PARLIAMENT
Transport and the Arts
Ms Cate Faehrmann: I move: (1)That Portfolio Committee No. 6 – Transport and the Arts inquire into and report on the impact of the Rozelle interchange, and in particular: (a)the impact of the Rozelle interchange on traffic flow, including the prioritisation of traffic from toll roads including WestConnex over local...
Synthetic Opioids and Pill Testing
Ms Cate Faehrmann: On Saturday 27 January 2024, one day shy of the four‑year anniversary of the ice inquiry report being handed down, a patron attending the HTID music festival at Sydney Olympic Park suffered a suspected drug overdose. The medical team working at the event quickly realised that, rather than...
Innovation Funding
Ms Cate Faehrmann: On behalf of The Greens, I move: That the question be amended by omitting paragraph (2). Paragraph (2) of the motion congratulates the former Coalition Government on everything it did, and we would like that removed. With that paragraph removed, The Greens are inclined to support the motion...
Casino Control Amendment Bill 2023
Ms Cate Faehrmann: As The Greens' spokesperson for gambling harm reduction, I reluctantly support the Casino Control Amendment Bill 2023. However, at the Committee stage we will be moving a relatively minor but important amendment in relation to the jobs guarantee agreement. The genesis of the bill goes back quite a number...
Living Wonders Climate Cases
Last month, the Federal Court of Australia dismissed the Living Wonders cases, in which the Environment Council of Central Queensland brought two landmark climate cases arguing that the Federal environment Minister has interpreted the law in a way that is stopping her from scrutinising the climate harm of new coal...
Pill Testing Trial Bill 2023 Second Read Speech
I’m very proud to introduce the Greens Pill Testing Trial Bill 2023 as the Greens drug law reform and harm reduction spokesperson.
Menindee Lakes and Floodplain Harvesting - Question Without Notice
Ms CATE FAEHRMANN: My question is directed to the Minister for Water. The Minister said that one of the actions she would take in response to the Chief Scientist's report into the fish kills in the Darling‑Baaka River would be: Considering Section 324 temporary water restrictions to restrict low priority licences...
Strata Legislation Amendment Bill 2023 - Second Reading Debate
I speak as The Greens' spokesperson for Fair Trading in support of the Strata Legislation Amendment Bill 2023. The bill amends the Strata Schemes Management Act 2015 and the Strata Schemes Development Act 2015 to provide for changes identified by a statutory review undertaken by the former Government. The consultation...
Building Legislation Amendment Bill 2023 - Second Read Debate
As The Greens spokesperson for building and fair trading, I support the Building Legislation Amendment Bill 2023. The bill amends the Home Building Act 1989, the Building Products (Safety) Act 2017, the Strata Schemes Management Act 2015, the Building and Development Certifiers Act 2018, and the Design and Building Practitioners Act...
Justice Legislation Amendment (Miscellaneous) Bill 2023 - Second Reading Debate
As The Greens spokesperson for drug law reform and harm, I contribute to debate on the Justice Legislation Amendment (Miscellaneous) Bill 2023. I support the comments of my colleague, Ms Sue Higginson. I will speak specifically about proposed section 23B of the Fines Act 1996, which provides that where an individual has...