Hon Di Farmer MP
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Parliamentary Activity
Some votes may not appear here if they were party votes where individual member votes were not recorded.
Opposed the bill as ALP deputy leader, moving an amendment to split the bill so drug diversion could be considered separately. Cited stakeholder concerns about the 12 new offences, the broken promise on Expert Legal Panel advice, and overwhelming expert evidence supporting the drug diversion program.
“We cannot support a bill that cuts health-based intervention and the ability for a strong health response for Queenslanders.”— 2026-04-21View Hansard
Debated together with Appropriation (Supplementary 2024-2025) Bill 2025
Supported the bills as fulfilling responsibilities for unforeseen expenditure, but attacked the government on cost of living, citing surging electricity prices, rising rents and housing costs. Highlighted the fuel crisis and referenced the OzHarvest report on food insecurity, criticising the government's inaction compared to other states.
“Do you reckon that the couple I spoke to, who go without meals every night so they can give their kids three meals a day, said, 'Di, can you make sure we get a dashboard? That would really help.' No person said that ever.”— 2026-04-23View Hansard
Bills Introduced (3)
Youth Justice and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2019
Passed (amended)This bill became law after being modified during debate.This bill reforms Queensland's youth justice laws to keep more children out of custody and ensure they receive appropriate support. It creates a new bail framework with a clear presumption in favour of releasing children, bans electronic tracking devices on young people, enables better information sharing between government agencies and service providers, and authorises body-worn cameras in youth detention centres.
National Redress Scheme for Institutional Child Sexual Abuse (Commonwealth Powers) Bill 2018
Passed (amended)This bill became law after being modified during debate.This bill enables the National Redress Scheme for Institutional Child Sexual Abuse to operate in Queensland, following recommendations from the Royal Commission. The Queensland Government committed $500 million for redress payments to people who experienced child sexual abuse in government-run institutions. The scheme provides eligible survivors with monetary payments, counselling and psychological care, and a direct personal response from the responsible institution.
Small Business Commissioner Bill 2021
Passed (amended)This bill became law after being modified during debate.This bill permanently establishes a Queensland Small Business Commissioner to provide advice, advocacy, and affordable dispute resolution for small businesses. It replaces the temporary commissioner created during COVID-19 with a permanent statutory office and transfers administration of retail tenancy dispute mediation to the new commissioner.