Mark Boothman MP Blog - Parliament

Interesting couple days in Far North Queensland with the Education, Employment and Training Committee. We hosting an inquiry into the operation of the Trading (Allowable Hours) Act 1990.

Speeches in Parliament regarding the Upper Coomera Cenotaph, proposed road upgrade Maudsland Road / Beaudesert Nerang Road and KRA Buffer zones.

Meet Skyla, the Youth YMCA Parliamentarian for Theodore. Skyla is passionate about youth issues and working with young people. We discussed youth justice and other social topics.

Busy week of committee work meeting with farmers, scientists and environmental groups to discuss a new environmental bill that will impact many regions. Interesting hearing multiple perspectives on the issue.

Our YMCA Youth Parliamentary for the Theodore electorate, Christine Fairweather. This week she is at the Queensland Parliament participating in youth parliament. She is doing a fantastic job contributing to the youth parliamentary debates! Great work Christine.