Parliament

https://www.jimmcdonald.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Budget-Speech-2026-tile-smol.mp4 The 2026-27 Queensland Budget continues to strengthen the foundations laid in making Queensland safer, restoring health services when Queenslanders need them most, playing our part to ease national cost of living pressures, as well as delivering generational infrastructure for all of Queensland. To learn more about what this Budget deliver for

https://www.jimmcdonald.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/ACAT-and-Antisocial_tile.mp4 In this speech I outline my support for the government’s new crime and community‑safety bill, drawing on my experience as a former police officer. Earlier laws created long‑term problems. The new Adult Crime, Adult Time measures, tougher drug responses and designated safety precincts will make Queensland safer. I highlight

https://www.jimmcdonald.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Tabled-to-House-E-mobility-Inquiry_tile_smol.mp4 I 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 committee delivers nation‑leading recommendations to improve the safety, regulation and coordination of e‑mobility across Queensland. We examine issues ranging

https://www.jimmcdonald.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Antisemitism-03-03-2026_tile.mp4 In 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 sensible reforms. I speak to the tragic Bondi terrorist attack of 14 December 2025, an event that changed Australia

https://www.jimmcdonald.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Major-Sports-Facilities-12.02.2026_tile.mp4 In 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. I thank the minister, the Deputy Premier and the Premier for their work and emphasise that these reforms help

https://www.jimmcdonald.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Youth-Jutice-Electronic-Monitoring-Amendmeent-Bill-11.02.26_tile.mp4 In 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 and fewer victims. I highlight the Minister’s work and argue that electronic monitoring, combined with counselling, mentoring and curfews,

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.mp4 In 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 for restoring balance in line with the original recommendations of the Belcarra report. I support the introduction of political

https://www.jimmcdonald.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/QBCC-Bill-tile-20-11-25.mp4 In 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 information sharing between the QBCC and the OIR. I reject the opposition’s claims about duplication, noting that digital reporting