The Queensland Building and Construction Commission and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2025
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
Dismantling the illegal tobacco trade
https://www.jimmcdonald.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Tobacco-speech.mp4 In 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, using violence and firebombings to control supply. I highlight the financial incentives driving the trade and commend the minister
Solutions to the housing crisis
https://www.jimmcdonald.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Housing-tile-29-10-2025-2.mp4 In this speech I outline the Crisafulli government’s practical approach to tackling Queensland’s housing crisis. I stress that while the opposition relies on yelling and “fake rage”, our government works together to deliver real solutions. I highlight the value of the ministerial housing taskforce, which brings key ministers together
Daniel’s Law
https://www.jimmcdonald.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Daniels-Law-tile-comp2-29-10-2025-.mp4 In this speech in Parliament, I speak in strong support of this important legislation, Daniel’s Law. It is an election commitment we made to the Morcombe family. I express my deep admiration for Bruce and Denise Morcombe, who turned their unimaginable loss into a powerful legacy for child safety.
Domestic and Family Violence Protection and Other Legislation Amendment Bill
https://www.jimmcdonald.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Domestic-Family-Violence_tile-28-08-2025.mp4 Of all the bills I have spoken to in this House, this one is deeply personal to me—the Domestic and Family Violence Protection and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2025. Having served as a police officer and trainer, I know firsthand the challenges police face in responding to domestic violence
Glamorgan Vale State School 150th & Laidley Touch 50th
https://www.jimmcdonald.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Glamorgan-ValeTouch_28082025.mp4 In this adjournment speech, I want to acknowledge two anniversaries in my electorate this month: Glamorgan Vale State School’s 150th and Laidley Touch’s 50th. It’s a real privilege to celebrate the 150th anniversary of Glamorgan Vale State School. Education opens doors, and in country towns schools are often the