Bulimba Electorate
Your Member
Australian Labor Party
Shadow Minister for Education and the Early Years
Bills Introduced by Hon Di Farmer MP
Youth Justice and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2019
This bill reforms Queensland's youth justice system to keep more children out of detention while awaiting trial. It creates a clear presumption that children should be released on bail, bans electronic tracking devices for young people, and requires police to consider alternatives to arrest when children breach bail conditions.
National Redress Scheme for Institutional Child Sexual Abuse (Commonwealth Powers) Bill 2018
This bill enables Queensland to participate in the national redress scheme for survivors of institutional child sexual abuse, following recommendations from the Royal Commission. It allows survivors to receive monetary payments, counselling, and acknowledgment from institutions without going to court.
Small Business Commissioner Bill 2021
This bill creates a permanent Queensland Small Business Commissioner to support small businesses with advice, advocacy, and dispute resolution. It transitions the temporary COVID-19 commissioner role established during the pandemic into a permanent statutory position, making Queensland consistent with other mainland states.