Direct support will be provided to schools in communities experiencing high cost of living pressures and food insecurity.

The health and wellbeing of students is important, as we know a student with a healthy diet and a full stomach performs not only better in the classroom but will develop healthy habits that can last a lifetime.

Plus, $500,000 to deliver healthy food options at 253 Queensland state schools


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$15M Boost for School Food Program 

$1,000 will be slashed up front thanks to the Queensland Government and an extra $300 from the Federal Government. 

That means most Bayside households won’t pay a cent on their energy bill until March 2025.

Plus, Bayside small businesses will also receive $650 off their bill.

It’s only possible because we’re making the multinational mining companies pay their fair share and because we kept our energy assets in public hands.


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 $1300 MEGA Energy Rebate 

From 5 August, the cost of all Translink public transport services will be slashed to 50 cents, no matter where you live or how far you travel.

New Premier Steven Miles’ number one priority is taking pressure off Queenslanders’ household
budgets. The upcoming budget will deliver the biggest cost of living relief in Queensland’s history.

As part of this unprecedented budget, the Premier has announced from 5 August 2024 the Miles Labor Government will lower all public transport fares to 50 cents a trip for 6 months.

By lowering fares to 50 cents we’re taking pressure off household bills and easing congestion. 

It’s important that Caucus demonstrate how the Miles Government is putting more money back in the
pockets of Queenslanders and taking cars off the road.

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 All Aboard for 50 Cent Fares!

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We have much to be proud of as Baysiders when it comes to reconciliation.

Winnam Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Corporation were officially transferred the title of the old Wynnum Hospital site from the Palaszczuk Government and will begin work on constructing a culturally-appropriate aged care facility, open to all.

This is an exciting opportunity to improve the quality of healthcare outcomes for Baysiders, including our First Nations locals.

It is a project that I have tirelessly advocated for, for many years, and I am delighted to have collaborated so closely with Winnam on realising this vision.

The Path to Treaty Bill 2023 also recently passed State Parliament, which provides the legislative framework to begin a process of truth-telling, healing and treaty between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and the Palaszczuk Government.It will support individuals, communities, and Queensland to heal, and set out a way forward for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and the Palaszczuk Government to work together towards future treaties.

These are monumental outcomes that were only realised through a deep commitment to respectful, pragmatic and sincere cooperation, collaboration and integrity.

I will always be striving for these very same values throughout our Bayside, and in my work as State Member for Lytton.

Please enjoy a short speech I made in Parliament recently regarding reconciliation, and my commitment to Baysiders.

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Watch the video here

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