Mark Boothman MP Blog - 2025

We promised Queenslanders we’d continue to strengthen youth crime laws, and that’s exactly what we’re doing.

Youth criminals who should be in detention will be, but GPS trackers will be an extra condition of bail, to help reduce reoffending.

This week in the Queensland Parliament, we welcomed the new Member for Hinchinbrook, Wayde Chiesa MP. 📖 Legislation up for debate this week: 👉 Health Legislation Amendment Bill (No. 3) 👉 Energy Roadmap Amendment Bill 👉 Greenhouse Gas Storage Amendment Bill 👉 Defamation and Other Legislation Amendment Bill

Labor failed Queensland children. We’re now fast-tracking the strongest protections our state has ever seen. Because every parent deserves confidence that the child-protection system will keep their children safe.

School Chaplain Ben has been a familiar face in our local schools for a long time, serving at Upper Coomera State College, Pacific Pines State High School, Helensvale State School and Helensvale State High School. Ben is hanging up his chaplain boots and heading in a new direction, still focused on helping young people in need, just in a different way. Thank you, Ben. You made a lasting impact of many young peoples lives. Wishing you all the very best for the next chapter.

It has been a fantastic night at the CrossLife Upper Coomera Carols. Congratulations to Gemma for winning the PlayStation 5! 📣 Big shout to Patrick Wells and the CrossLife team for their efforts to fundraise for 12 Baskets Outreach!. 💰Lions Club of Helensvale profits from the BBQ go towards next year's Highland Reserve Carols