Proud Quandamooka woman, mother to two sons, MP for Algester and Minister for Treaty, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships, Communities, and Arts
The winning initiatives and programs strengthen partnerships between First Nations peoples and non-Indigenous Queenslanders through meaningful community and educational programs and initiatives that continue to make a significant impact across the state.
We have the potential to realise all elements of the Uluṟu Statement from the Heart - we will continue truth telling and treaty in Queensland, and all Australians will soon have their say at the important referendum on Voice to Parliament.
We’re back in Parliament this week after our regional sitting in Cairns, where Qld's Path to Treaty was set into law.
I’m absolutely determined to help guide Queensland through the truth and treaty process.
This morning I was sworn in as Minister for Treaty, Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships, Minister for Communities and Minister for the Arts. 🧵 1/6
I want to acknowledge the work of Craig Crawford who has made history with Queensland’s Path to Treaty legislation and his years of work in the portfolio. 5/6
I’m absolutely committed to a Voice to our National Parliament. I believe it is a path to reconciliation. It’s about a simple idea: that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people should have a say in decisions that impact them. I stand side-by-side with First Nations people.
The public consultation will aim to strike the right balance between the needs of the community, while also supporting continued investment in the housing market.
Head to https://t.co/n60uYtThpn to have your say!
- privacy and access issues
- improving the rental bonds process; and
- providing renters with fee-free methods to pay rent, as well as ensuring rent payments, utility and reletting fees and charges are fair and reasonable.