Private Members Statements draw to a close

As the last day in parliament, members statements came to a close today. Bizarre topics were for the first time brought to the table, notably the Member for Mirani talking in regard to the crazy cows of Rockhampton and the Member for Mt. Ommaney echoing the sounds of the Wookee.

All jokes aside, Youth Members raised consistent, controversial issues close to the heart of themselves and their constituents. Notable mentions include; the Member for Stafford bringing to the attention of the parliament the increasingly and somewhat unnecessary rising price of car registration across the state. The Member for Thuringowa spoke to the issue of lack of anti ticket scalping legislation under Queensland law and the need for immediate changes. The Member for Trinity Bay provided an insight into the first Abortion trial in 50 years in her electorate; highlighting the need to consistently reform laws, so as not to end up with 110 year old policies. Toowoomba South spoke from personal experience, as a proud father of a 9 week old girl, on the need for assistance for young parents. Finally the Member for Lytton gave a stirring speech urging religious people to reconsider Gay Marriage as not an attack on their beliefs but an extension to others rights.