Ms Coralee O'Rourke MP
Former MemberAustralian Labor Party
Electorate: Mundingburra
Parliamentary Activity
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Bills Introduced (2)
Disability Services and Other Legislation (NDIS) Amendment Bill 2019
Passed (amended)This bill became law after being modified during debate.This bill transitions Queensland's disability services safeguards to the national NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission. From 1 July 2019, the Commonwealth takes over regulatory oversight of NDIS providers, including complaints handling, restrictive practices authorisation, and quality monitoring, while Queensland maintains safeguards for state-funded services.
Disability Services and Other Legislation (Worker Screening) Amendment Bill 2018
PassedThis bill became law.This bill ensures all disability service workers in Queensland undergo proper criminal history screening before providing services. It closes a gap by clarifying that self-employed workers (sole traders) must hold a yellow card, and enables Queensland to share criminal history information with other states as the NDIS rolls out nationally.