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https://www.jimmcdonald.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/International-Womens-Day-05-03-2026_tile.mp4In this Private Members' Statement, I speak about International Women’s Day by reflecting on how my policing career showed me the harm many women face and why this year’s theme,…
https://www.jimmcdonald.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Tabled-to-House-E-mobility-Inquiry_tile_smol.mp4I was proud to table Report No. 21, 58th Parliament – Inquiry into e‑mobility safety and use in Queensland on 4 March 2026. In this speech, I outline how the…
https://www.jimmcdonald.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Antisemitism-03-03-2026_tile.mp4In this speech I address the Fighting Antisemitism and Keeping Guns out of the Hands of Terrorists and Criminals Amendment Bill 2026, outlining why I strongly support its measured and…
https://www.jimmcdonald.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Major-Sports-Facilities-12.02.2026_tile.mp4In this speech I outline my strong support for the Major Sports Facilities and Other Legislation Amendment Bill and describe my role as chair of the committee that examined it.…
https://www.jimmcdonald.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Youth-Jutice-Electronic-Monitoring-Amendmeent-Bill-11.02.26_tile.mp4In this speech I express strong support for the Youth Justice (Electronic Monitoring) Amendment Bill 2025 and emphasise that I see it as a key part of delivering early intervention…
https://www.jimmcdonald.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Question-to-AG-11.02.26_tile.mp4
https://www.jimmcdonald.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Electoral-Laws-Restoring-Electoral-Fairness-Amendment-Bill-10.02.26_tile.mp4In this speech I speak in support of the Electoral Laws (Restoring Electoral Fairness) Amendment Bill 2025 and emphasise the importance of fairness in our democracy. I welcome this bill…
https://www.jimmcdonald.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/QBCC-Bill-tile-20-11-25.mp4In this speech I support the Queensland Building and Construction Commission and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2025. I emphasise that our committee’s work focuses on worker safety and streamlined, modern…
https://www.jimmcdonald.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Tobacco-speech.mp4In this speech I express my strong support for the bill tackling illegal tobacco trading. I draw on my policing experience to explain how criminal gangs exploit the illicit market,…
https://www.jimmcdonald.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Heavy-Vehichle-National-Law-30-10-2025_tile.mp4In this speech I outline my support for the Heavy Vehicle National Law Amendment Bill, drawing on my experience as committee chair and as a former police officer and crash…