Dr Amy MacMahon MP
Former MemberQueensland Greens
Electorate: South Brisbane
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Parliamentary Activity
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Moved the bill as sponsor, arguing Queensland state schools are chronically underfunded at 90.5% of the Schooling Resource Standard and that families face unacceptable out-of-pocket costs. Called on the government to legislate 100% funding to lock in full school funding regardless of who forms government.
“No matter where kids grow up in Queensland, from Cooktown to Surfers Paradise, and no matter what their parents and carers earn, the Greens believe that Queensland kids should be able to receive a great state education for free—I repeat, for free.”— 2024-09-10View Hansard
Bills Introduced (2)
Residential Tenancies and Rooming Accommodation (Rent Freeze) Amendment Bill 2022
WithdrawnThis bill was withdrawn from consideration and will not become law.This private member's bill proposed a two-year freeze on all residential rents in Queensland at August 2022 levels, with ongoing caps of 2% every two years thereafter. It responded to record rent increases — over 20% annually in Brisbane — and near-zero vacancy rates across the state. This bill was discharged and did not become law.
Land Tax and Other Legislation (Empty Homes Levy) Amendment Bill 2022
WithdrawnThis bill was withdrawn from consideration and will not become law.This bill would have created an empty homes levy in Queensland, charging property owners 5% of the market value of residential properties left vacant for more than six months each year. It was a private member's bill introduced by Greens MP Dr Amy MacMahon during the housing crisis, modelled on Vancouver's Empty Homes Levy. The bill was discharged and did not become law.