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ESTIMATES ROUND UP Police
The complete transcript of this hearing is available here. David asked questions about: • The time and cost involved in handling police complaints • The prosecution of of a police officer who secretly...
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ESTIMATES ROUND UP Emergency Services
The complete transcript of this hearing is available here. David asked questions about: • The relationship between the commissioner and the relevant unions • The average age of the fire engine fleet...
View ArticleSPEECH – Hunters Hill Congregational Church Property Trust Bill 2013
The video above is David’s speech to the NSW Legislative Council on the Hunters Hill Congregational Church Property trust Bill 2013, where he details the problems with the proposed approach to lifting...
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ESTIMATES ROUND UP Industrial Relations
The complete transcript of this hearing is available here. David asked questions about: • The loss of Federal funding to NSW Industrial Relations as a result of a cancelled contract with the Fair...
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Media: Attorney’s hopping mad hopscotch plan
The O’Farrell government’s attempt to fix its ineffective graffiti regime has now hopped into the ridiculous with proposed laws which will see children who draw hopscotch or handball courts on public...
View ArticlePolice Integrity Commission and Independent Commission Against Corruption...
This speech was delivered on 18/09/2013 in the NSW Upper House. You can read the full debate online here. Mr DAVID SHOEBRIDGE [6.14 p.m.]: On behalf of The Greens I indicate that we do not support the...
View ArticleWirrimbirra Sanctuary [Motion Debate]
This is a motion by David Shoebridge which was agreed to by the NSW Upper House on 19/09/13. You can read the original contribution here. Motion by Mr DAVID SHOEBRIDGE agreed to: (1) That this House...
View ArticleFirearms and Criminal Groups Legislation Amendment Bill 2013 [Legislation...
This speech was delivered on 15/10/2013 in the NSW Upper House. You can read the full debate online here. Mr DAVID SHOEBRIDGE [3.21 p.m.]: The Greens support substantial elements of the Firearms and...
View ArticleState Emergency Service Finances [Question Time]
This speech was delivered on 15/10/2013 in the NSW Upper House. You can read the original contribution online here. Mr DAVID SHOEBRIDGE: My question without notice is directed to the Minister for...
View ArticleFirearms and Criminal Groups Legislation Amendment Bill 2013 [Legislation...
This speech was delivered on 15/10/2013 in the NSW Upper House. You can read the full debate online here. Mr DAVID SHOEBRIDGE [5.59 p.m.]: I appreciate the Government’s detailed response to the...
View ArticleGame and Feral Animal Control Amendment Bill 2013 [Legislation Debate]
This speech was delivered on 15/10/2013 in the NSW Upper House. You can read the full debate online here. Mr DAVID SHOEBRIDGE [11.59 a.m.]: On behalf of The Greens I speak on the Game and Feral Animal...
View ArticleDavid’s speech on the Planning Bill 2013 2nd Reading
Debate has begun in the NSW Upper House about the Planning Bill 2013. This legislation is a direct threat to our communities and environment. Many of the Green’s concerns were spelled out on...
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Blog – Wages policy and superannuation unfairness
The Government has once more used their regulation making power to force public sector workers to absorb the Federal Government 0.25% superannuation increase from their pay packets. The Minister’s...
View ArticleNSW Planning Laws [Motion Debate]
This speech was delivered on 26/3/2014 in the NSW Upper House. You can read the full debate online here. Mr DAVID SHOEBRIDGE [11.35 a.m.]: I move: That standing and sessional orders be suspended to...
View ArticleNSW Planning System Reform [Motion Debate]
This speech was delivered on 26/3/2014 in the NSW Upper House. You can read the full debate online here. Mr DAVID SHOEBRIDGE [11.45 a.m.]: I move: (1) That, under Standing Order 52, there be laid upon...
View ArticleNSW Planning System Review [Motion Debate]
This speech was delivered on 26/3/2014 in the NSW Upper House. You can read the full debate online here. Mr DAVID SHOEBRIDGE [4.43 p.m.]: The Greens support the motion. The people of Bronte wonder how...
View ArticleChild Protection Legislation Amendment Bill 2013 [Motion Debate]
This speech was delivered on 26/3/2014 in the NSW Upper House. You can read the full debate online here. Mr DAVID SHOEBRIDGE [6.48 p.m.]: I support the comments made by my colleague the Hon. Jan Barham...
View ArticleCrimes Amendment (Intoxication) Bill 2014 [Legislation Debate]
This speech was delivered on 18/3/2014 in the NSW Upper House. You can read the full debate online here. Mr DAVID SHOEBRIDGE [3.26 p.m.]: I speak on behalf of The Greens against mandatory sentencing...
View ArticleCrimes Amendment (Provocation) Bill 2014 [Legislation Debate]
This speech was delivered on 19/3/2014 in the NSW Upper House. You can read the full debate online here. Mr DAVID SHOEBRIDGE [12.53 p.m.]: On behalf of The Greens I speak to the Crimes Amendment...
View ArticleCommissioner of NSW State Emergency Service [Question Time]
This speech was delivered on 28th May 2014 in the NSW Upper House. You can read the full debate online here. Mr DAVID SHOEBRIDGE: I direct my question to the Minister for Ageing, and Minister for...
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