Hon Craig Crawford MP

Supported the bill and highlighted the importance of the amendments for North Queensland communities.

“I rise to support the Health Legislation Amendment Bill (No. 2) 2025.”— 2025-09-18View Hansard

Strongly supported the bill, citing Far North Queensland's high domestic violence statistics. Praised reforms including GPS trackers, police protection directions, and 24/7 crisis response support.

“This bill is long overdue, and I am sure that as Queenslanders hear what it is about they will wonder why, just like I have, those opposite never took these steps in the last decade.”— 2025-08-28View Hansard

Strongly supported the bill, highlighting its practical benefits for Far North Queensland tourism operators struggling with permit red tape, and the importance of streamlined systems for protecting the region's biodiversity from illegal wildlife trade.

“We are removing the ambiguity around permits, animal authorities and the illegal wildlife trade. We are identifying how biodiverse our region is and how we can better plan land use, conservation and investment.”— 2025-08-28View Hansard

Welcomed the budget for delivering long-overdue investment in Far North Queensland including the Barron River bridge, Kuranda Range improvements, and housing initiatives.

“For too long the 'F' in Far North Queensland has stood for 'forgotten'.”— 2025-06-26View Hansard

Representing one of the most biodiverse regions in the world, supported the bill to ensure Far North Queenslanders have a real say. Cited the Chalumbin wind farm fight near the Wet Tropics World Heritage area.

“Clearing forests to build wind turbines is an oxymoron. The Chalumbin wind farm would have cleared more than 500 hectares of forest next to the Wet Tropics World Heritage area.”— 2025-06-25View Hansard