Thread by @YaThinkN

Seriously good seeing a Parliament on the same page in regard to women. No games from either Premier Palaszczuk or Opposition Leader Crisafulli.

Who knew the adults in the room when it came to Parliament would be in Queensland 😳👏🏼

https://twitter.com/Qldaah/status/1374705641822978062

Really good to hear Cameron Dick (ALP) putting it all on men, it being a men's problem, a problem for men to fix, for men to demand better of other men.

David Janetzki (LNP) talking about #EnoughIsEnough talking about true cry for national action.

#BeyondPolitics

Shannon Fentiman (ALP) thanking women who came out to #March4Justice hearing & believing, angry about lack of respect for women by our Leaders. Mentions 'Women's Safety & Justice Taskforce'.

#BeyondPolitics #EnoughIsEnough

Deb Frecklington (LNP) Need changed attitudes towards women from everyone in power, incumbent on everyone in house.

Shame has to hit ALP MPs for supposedly treating with disdain when Leader - considering blokes in own LNP who white-anted her 🙄

#BeyondPolitics #EnoughIsEnough

Grace Grace (ALP) Talking about timing and numbers. Timing is perfect. Tens of thousands marched to say #EnoughIsEnough and honoured to stand with them. Disturbing accounts hidden away, coming out, all have stories.

#BeyondPolitics

Christian Rowan (LNP) also supporting motion, mention men & woman marching. Acknowledging women in Parliament sharing their stories (both sides). Talks about leading by example.

#BeyondPolitics #EnoughIsEnough

Yvette D'Ath (ALP) one of the women who shared their stories recently to encourage others to speak up. Wants to talk about harassment online when women share their stories. Some terrible responses UGH!

#BeyondPolitics #EnoughIsEnough

This 🧵 is the "Women" motion in Queensland Parliament and really good example of Parliament truly being #BeyondPolitics - why I am using that hashtag for the thread - you can watch here: tv.parliament.qld.gov.au/?reference=0Mb…

Amanda Camm (LNP) congratulating all the women in Qld Parliament (both sides) who have shared their stories and how she even held back. Acknowledges Brittany Higgins & Grace Tame. And acknowledges men who have been stood up & supported.

#BeyondPolitics #EnoughIsEnough

Meaghan Scanlon (ALP) Gutful of how women are treated in this country. (As Youth Minister) Everyday young women being victims of sexual assault. Acknowledges women who have not been able to come forward, for many many reasons.

#BeyondPolitics #EnoughIsEnough

Dale Last (LNP) Every male has to look upon their actions and words. Males must apply test to other men. #March4Justice will go down in history and he says #EnoughIsEnough acknowledges he can't comprehend the discrimination of women as is a man.

#BeyondPolitics

Dr Steven Miles (ALP) Distressed to read about experience of his colleagues, bravery, for every story told there are hundreds not told. Change has to start at the top. Respect@Work should have been enacted & PM should have fronted #March4Justice.

#BeyondPolitics #EnoughIsEnough

Tim Nicholls (LNP) thinks many men have been shocked by behaviour that is unacceptable expressed in the last month. Reflected on his own time as student, young lawyer etc., and now sees are not the way things should have been.

#BeyondPolitics #EnoughIsEnough

As an aside. I do like how so many of the men in Qld Parliament are not just calling for men to get their shit together but are pointing out that life is better for everyone if women are treated with equality.

#BeyondPolitics #EnoughIsEnough

Mark Furner (ALP) Women should not be asking for respect, should not be in Parliament moving a motion for women, should not be required and talks about being a Union rep back in the day & women harassed - yuck stories UGH!

#BeyondPolitics #EnoughIsEnough

Amy MacMahon (GRN) proud to join #March4Justice last week. No reason why women should go without housing, access childcare, healthcare, services etc. in a wealthy state like Queensland. Women over 50 fastest growing homeless in country.

#BeyondPolitics #EnoughIsEnough

FYI Amy MacMahon is the first Qld MP to acknowledge First Nations women - as in respecting them - and how they are on the front lines of all the problems she listed are worse for them. Need urgent reform👏🏼

#BeyondPolitics #EnoughIsEnough
tv.parliament.qld.gov.au/?reference=0Mb…

Mark Baily (ALP) Rattles off the women who have been Leaders in his lifetime, yet still so many instances of sexual violence against women & rape. Too many perpetrators in our community - men who damage others. It is criminal, it is not masculine.

#BeyondPolitics #EnoughIsEnough

Addition to Mark Bailey comment (sorry I spelled name incorrectly in previous tweet):

Very good words about how men need to stand up and particularly when in groups of men.

#BeyondPolitics #EnoughIsEnough

Steve Minnikin (LNP) excellent start and bonus points from me for including 'non-binary' when acknowledging women. Shares story of a friend "Lauren" calls a "survivor" not victim of rape (horrific story). This 'culture' has to stop now!

#BeyondPolitics #EnoughIsEnough

extra to Minnikin:

Well said, "women are more than just our wives, mothers, daughters..."

#BeyondPolitics #EnoughIsEnough

Di Farmer (ALP) on Leadership. A wall of anger, she is angry at PM.

"He asks women to stand with him but he won't stand with them"

Every woman who didn't disclose because people wouldn't believe you, you would be shattered by PM's actions.

#BeyondPolitics #EnoughIsEnough

Aside: Most speaking on this 'Women' motion have been non political and I appreciate seeing Qld Parliament being non political.

I have to say, Di Farmer really spoke for me in regard to PM and his words & actions in recent weeks 🤬

#EnoughIsEnough

Jim McDonald (LNP) Critically important that stories not just be heard but must be believed. Time to face facts we have a system that enables perpetrators. 97% of offenses in Queensland committed by men. "We (men) are all part of the problem".

#BeyondPolitics #EnoughIsEnough

FYI this 🧵 is on the "Women" motion that was held in Queensland Parliament, you can view here parliament.qld.gov.au/work-of-assemb… or read the transcript here parliament.qld.gov.au/documents/hans… it starts on page 44 and is well worth doing so.

I have called thread #BeyondPolitics as the motion was 👏🏼

When I have finished listening to all the speeches - as it does give more 'vibe' listening, than just reading transcript - I will go back through and attach the screenshot of each MPs speech to the tweet related to them.

Melissa McMahon (ALP) proud of every who marched in #March4Justice and goes on to PM and she is pretty dirty about his words & actions since. Applauds courage of women who have spoken up. Asked if "Dyke or Bike" by Police colleagues 🤬

#BeyondPolitics #EnoughIsEnough

Ann Leahy (LNP) Mentions women who don't get their names in the paper but local women who try to make a difference. Rattles off clubs in her electorate like Zonta who speak up & try to improve outlook for women.

#BeyondPolitics #EnoughIsEnough

Jonty Bush (ALP) proud to be part of a government that has led government in tackling issues with women "Not Now Not Ever" and "Women's Safety & Justice Taskforce". Another that is really angry at PM.

#BeyondPolitics #EnoughIsEnough

Laura Gerber (LNP) Sexual violence is never OK. Wants to give a voice to women who felt that they could not share their story. You are survivors of sexual violence and this is what this motion is all about. Now is the time for change & action.

#BeyondPolitics #EnoughIsEnough

Ali King (ALP) Rattles off crap seen just this last few months with federal parliament. Sick of hearing about men 'being shocked'. Another who is really sick of the PM. Do not say this is above politics, lists policies that hurt women.

#BeyondPolitics #EnoughIsEnough

Pat Weir (LNP) Message has been heard loudly and clearly by all of us. Talks about mother. No-one should feel vulnerable, we should all feel safe, more so for women. Women need to be equal to male counterparts.

#BeyondPolitics #EnoughIsEnough

Scott Stewart (ALP) not just in Brisbane did they march. He stands with those calling for change. It is upon ALL women and men to stand up and affect cultural change and not allow this behaviour to happen.

#BeyondPolitics #EnoughIsEnough

Michael Berkman (GRN) Privilege to attend #March4Justice and acknowledges all that marched and particularly those who organised, more free women's labour. Painful & unacceptably slow it is taking to dismantle patriarchy that needs to be disrupted.

#BeyondPolitics #EnoughIsEnough

As an aside:

Good to see Berkman being a 'good ally' and acknowledging 'privilege' and men don't deserve a medal for calling out rape culture.

Hear hear 👏🏼

Jess Pugh (ALP) Moved to tears holding baby girl at rally last week. Feels men are beginning to comprehend what women have experienced. Men have never asked the questions before. Men need to speak up & say it is "not OK" when they see/hear it.

#BeyondPolitics #EnoughIsEnough

As an aside:

Jess Pugh slams the quota comments. Accused of it herself, only having a job coz of quota and she slays that line. 👍🏼

Tom Smith (ALP) Calling out men who view women as a possession to be owned, or another notch on the belt. Cannot overlook that women in this house (both sides) face a greater level of toxicity than the men in this house.

#BeyondPolitics #EnoughIsEnough

Joan Pease (ALP) Stated as office junior in 1976 with boss who likes to smack younger women on the arse. What a start 😳 Relates daughter phoning her and issues with reporting assault. 40 years on, nothing has changed.
*heartbreaking* 😢

#BeyondPolitics #EnoughIsEnough

Adrian Tantari (ALP) Story of young woman in his community and her experience being sexually and emotionally abused.

(terrible but familiar story 😢)

He hears you, will do his best to change toxic culture, says in tears.

#BeyondPolitics #EnoughIsEnough

Joe Kelly (ALP) Talking about how he grew up in Toxic, sexist, homophobic society, would like to say called it out but didn't. Trade Union movement educated him in respect for women. Talks of Terri Butler's abuse copped recently.

#BeyondPolitics #EnoughIsEnough

Jimmy Sullivan (ALP) Important that government hears this message (as in women). Men have to be aware that insensitive responses cause more harm. Thanks Premiership for her leadership.

#BeyondPolitics #EnoughIsEnough

Kim Richards (ALP) What we have heard is just the tip of the iceberg. There is a mighty 'boys club' and this motion is for you, listen! Refers to problem of social media exacerbating. We need to do better in that space.

#BeyondPolitics #EnoughIsEnough

Don Brown (ALP) I am not shocked. I would be shocked finding a woman who does not have a story. Talking about those in female dominated industries (childcare, aged care), they are paid less, we can put value on it, by paying them the same money.

#BeyondPolitics #EnoughIsEnough

Obviously not everyone in Queensland Parliament but was heartening to see so many on all sides of the chamber all agreeing in their own ways that things have to change for women.

You can watch here: tv.parliament.qld.gov.au/?reference=0Mb…

Or read transcript p.44: parliament.qld.gov.au/documents/hans…

"We have heard the throwaway line, ‘It’s not all men.’ However, when statistically every single woman has a story, there is something wrong with all men"

Don Brown (ALP)
Woman Motion
p. 62 parliament.qld.gov.au/documents/hans…
Watch: tv.parliament.qld.gov.au/?reference=0Mb…
#BeyondPolitics #EnoughIsEnough

"There is a mighty boys club movement that has existed for generations among industries and I say to those in that club: this motion is for you; please pay attention."

Kim Richards (ALP)
Woman Motion
p. 61 parliament.qld.gov.au/documents/hans…
#BeyondPolitics #EnoughIsEnough

"In rising today as a man I want to be reflective and perhaps sensitive in my language because I think that what the last month has shown is that insensitive words and insensitive responses can create more harm"

Jimmy Sullivan (ALP)
Woman Motion
p. 61 parliament.qld.gov.au/documents/hans…

" I was greatly moved by the average women and men who have had enough and came together to raise their voices..."

Joe Kelly (ALP)
Woman Motion
p. 60 parliament.qld.gov.au/documents/hans…
Watch: tv.parliament.qld.gov.au/?reference=0Mb…
#BeyondPolitics #EnoughIsEnough

"This is her story, and I am humbled that she has given me the privilege to tell it in this place."

Adrian Tantari (ALP)
Woman Motion
p. 60 parliament.qld.gov.au/documents/hans…
Watch: tv.parliament.qld.gov.au/?reference=0Mb…
#BeyondPolitics #EnoughIsEnough

Note: This story will bring tears 😢

"To my daughter and to the other women who have experienced this harassment, I believe you
and I support you. My darling, I am so sorry..."

Joan Pease (ALP)
Woman Motion
p. 59 parliament.qld.gov.au/documents/hans…
Watch: tv.parliament.qld.gov.au/?reference=0Mb…
#BeyondPolitics #EnoughIsEnough

"When addressing the right of women to not be victims in a phallocratic society, it is the responsibility of each of us in this House to go back to our community..."

Tom Smith (ALP)
Woman Motion
p. 59 parliament.qld.gov.au/documents/hans…
#BeyondPolitics #EnoughIsEnough

Sorry I did not include Joan Pease full transcript. Here it is now and as a mother, I have to say, all too relatable and broke my heart 😢

"Every single member of this House is elected by their community through grit and hard work. Many of
us do it while balancing family responsibilities - especially, but not exclusively, women. We earned our
place here just as you did."

Jess Pugh (ALP)
Woman Motion

"Each of us who enjoys privilege of any kind needs to recognise that we sit somewhere on a
sliding scale of complicity as the owners of privilege, and as the occupiers of that privilege we are to
some extent complicit in its perseverance."

Michael Berkman (GRN)
Woman Motion

"I hope the stories of survivors bring about real—real—ongoing change in our homes, workplaces and, more importantly, in our communities. Enough is more than enough."

Scott Stewart (ALP)
Woman Motion
p. 57 parliament.qld.gov.au/documents/hans…
#BeyondPolitics #EnoughIsEnough

"No-one should feel vulnerable to negative impacts of another in their home, workplace or community. We should all feel safe."

Pat Weir (LNP)
Woman Motion
p. 57 parliament.qld.gov.au/documents/hans…
Watch: tv.parliament.qld.gov.au/?reference=0Mb…
#BeyondPolitics #EnoughIsEnough

"...please stop saying you are shocked. Women are not
shocked by these stories. This is our experience. This is our lives"

Ali King (ALP)
Woman Motion
p. 56 parliament.qld.gov.au/documents/hans…
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#BeyondPolitics #EnoughIsEnough

"Almost every woman has this story. I have this story. I have felt shame for not sharing it, but I cannot—and that is part of the problem"

Laura Gerber (LNP)
Woman Motion
p. 56 parliament.qld.gov.au/documents/hans…
Watch: tv.parliament.qld.gov.au/?reference=0Mb…
#BeyondPolitics #EnoughIsEnough

"...this nation is on fire with the experience of women in Australia. The Prime Minister may not hold the hose but he certainly controls the faucet."

Jonty Bush (ALP)
Woman Motion
p. 55 parliament.qld.gov.au/documents/hans…
Watch: parliament.qld.gov.au/docs/find.aspx…
#BeyondPolitics #EnoughIsEnough

"The disappointing behaviour we have seen from our nation’s capital shows just how much more work there is to do"

Ann Leahy (LNP)
Woman Motion
p. 55 parliament.qld.gov.au/documents/hans…
Watch: parliament.qld.gov.au/docs/find.aspx…
#BeyondPolitics #EnoughIsEnough

"...by my senior male training officers up-front, at the start of the shift whether I was a dyke or a bike."

Melissa McMahon (ALP)
Woman Motion
p. 54 parliament.qld.gov.au/documents/hans…
Watch: parliament.qld.gov.au/docs/find.aspx…
#BeyondPolitics #EnoughIsEnough

Urge you to watch McMahon, passionate!

"The culture that breeds this behaviour is ingrained within the daily lives of men and that needs to change."

Jim McDonald (LNP)
Woman Motion
p. 54 parliament.qld.gov.au/documents/hans…
Watch: parliament.qld.gov.au/docs/find.aspx…
#BeyondPolitics #EnoughIsEnough

"If you are a woman who has been a victim of sexual violence, every word the Prime Minister has said would be like a stab in the heart."

Di Farmer (ALP)
Woman Motion
p. 53 parliament.qld.gov.au/documents/hans…
Watch: parliament.qld.gov.au/docs/find.aspx…
#BeyondPolitics #EnoughIsEnough

"We need to understand that misogyny and sexism are not a spectrum or a sliding scale of harm, with off-colour blokey jokes at one end and the rape and murder of women at the other."

Steve Minnikin (LNP)
Woman Motion
p. 52 parliament.qld.gov.au/documents/hans…
Watch: parliament.qld.gov.au/docs/find.aspx…

"Whether it is at the footy, on the street, on the bus or train or even on holiday, we have to stand up for equality every single time and set a higher standard."

Mark Baily (ALP)
Woman Motion
p. 52 parliament.qld.gov.au/documents/hans…
Watch: parliament.qld.gov.au/docs/find.aspx…
#BeyondPolitics

"We also need to acknowledge the unique challenges faced by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women in Queensland who are still facing racism, discrimination, disproportionate..."

Amy MacMahon (GRN)
Woman Motion
p. 51 parliament.qld.gov.au/documents/hans…
Watch: parliament.qld.gov.au/docs/find.aspx…

"Real men stand up and support women. Real men speak out against the perpetrators of violence and they speak up for the change that we need in our society."

Mark Furner (ALP)
Woman Motion
p. 51 parliament.qld.gov.au/documents/hans…
Watch: tv.parliament.qld.gov.au/?reference=0Mb…
#BeyondPolitics

"Our society will be better in so many ways in terms of community, work and family when women are afforded the same rights as men."

Tim Nicholls (LNP)
Woman Motion
p. 51 parliament.qld.gov.au/documents/hans…
Watch: parliament.qld.gov.au/docs/find.aspx…
#BeyondPolitics #EnoughIsEnough

"The way to change behaviours and culture has
to start with leadership. It has to start at the top. "

Dr Steven Miles (ALP)
Woman Motion
p. 50 parliament.qld.gov.au/documents/hans…
Watch: parliament.qld.gov.au/docs/find.aspx…
#BeyondPolitics #EnoughIsEnough

"We have an obligation to ensure that all women are treated equally, that they are able to reach their full potential..."

Dale Last (LNP)
Woman Motion
p. 50 parliament.qld.gov.au/documents/hans…
Watch: parliament.qld.gov.au/docs/find.aspx…
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"When we continue to allow this sort of conduct to occur we make it okay for every other person in our community to continue with this behaviour."

Meaghan Scanlon (ALP)
Woman Motion
p. 49 parliament.qld.gov.au/documents/hans…
Watch: parliament.qld.gov.au/docs/find.aspx…
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"As a conservative LNP woman I would also like to state on the record that I am appalled at what
has happened in Canberra."

Amanda Camm (LNP)
Woman Motion
p. 49 parliament.qld.gov.au/documents/hans…
Watch: parliament.qld.gov.au/docs/find.aspx…
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"If people like me in a position like mine cannot speak up, then how do we expect an 18-year-old being harassed in the workplace today to be willing..."

Yvette D'Ath (ALP)
Woman Motion
p. 48 parliament.qld.gov.au/documents/hans…
Watch: parliament.qld.gov.au/docs/find.aspx…
#BeyondPolitics #EnoughIsEnough

"Every single woman, regardless of background, creed, age or religious affiliation, needs to be safe in their workplace and in their community environment."

Christian Rowan (LNP)
Woman Motion
p. 47 parliament.qld.gov.au/documents/hans…
Watch: parliament.qld.gov.au/docs/find.aspx…
#BeyondPolitics

"What’s changing? Where to now? What’s going to
happen?’ They did not get the point. The point is: perpetrators beware. We will not be silent anymore."

Grace Grace (ALP)
Woman Motion
p. 47 parliament.qld.gov.au/documents/hans…
Watch: parliament.qld.gov.au/docs/find.aspx…
#BeyondPolitics #EnoughIsEnough

"I have been treated with disdain and disrespect because I am a female who chose to represent a conservative political party in this state."

Deb Frecklington (LNP)
Woman Motion
p. 46 parliament.qld.gov.au/documents/hans…
Watch: parliament.qld.gov.au/docs/find.aspx…
#BeyondPolitics #EnoughIsEnough

"...victims and survivors...who together said, ‘Enough is enough.’ I was there, I saw you all, I heard you and I want you to know that we support and believe you."

Shannon Fentiman (ALP)
Woman Motion
p. 46 parliament.qld.gov.au/documents/hans…
Watch: parliament.qld.gov.au/docs/find.aspx…
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"It was nothing but pure depravity on display in Canberra by male coalition staffers. If that is the culture of our young men, we have a national cultural problem."

David Janetzki (LNP)
Woman Motion
p. 45 parliament.qld.gov.au/documents/hans…
Watch: parliament.qld.gov.au/docs/find.aspx…
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"...we need men to hold other men, including and especially their mates, to account. We need men to demand better of other men."

Cameron Dick (ALP)
Woman Motion
p. 45 parliament.qld.gov.au/documents/hans…
Watch: parliament.qld.gov.au/docs/find.aspx…
#BeyondPolitics #EnoughIsEnough

"I want to say that it is crucial that we give strength to those people who have stood up so that they know that this will lead to reform..."

David Crisafulli (LNP)
Woman Motion
p. 44 parliament.qld.gov.au/documents/hans…
Watch: parliament.qld.gov.au/docs/find.aspx…
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"...importance of equality and justice for women. It is about condemning harassment and the assault of women across Queensland and it is supporting..."

Annastacia Palaszczuk(ALP)
Woman Motion
p. 44 parliament.qld.gov.au/documents/hans…
Watch: parliament.qld.gov.au/docs/find.aspx…
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