Queensland Parliament live blog: $16m housing package to protect state's most vulnerable

The Premier has labelled the Opposition's support of CFMEU boss Michael Ravbar as being like an episode of "Married At First Sight". QUESTION TIME BLOG

Annastacia Palaszczuk has hit back at the Opposition's support of CFMEU boss Michael Ravbar, declaring their relationship was like an episode of "Married at First Sight". 

In an extraordinary statement made on Wednesday Mr Ravbar, CFMEU Queensland boss and Labor national executive member, called for "swift action" by the government on the ongoing issue of lobbying.

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Questioned by the Opposition about his statement, Ms Palaszczuk said the apparent support by the LNP of Mr Ravbar's comments was like an episode of "Married At First Sight", saying "usually you're attacking him".

"I won't be lectured by those opposite who sacked the Parliamentary Crime and Corruption Committee," she snapped back.The Premier went on to say she had been "clear" about her intentions regarding the need to tighten lobbying rules.

"Let me say this very clearly … about what I've said about tightening the rules around lobbying, and this would apply to all lobbyists, not just ones that are talked about in the media," she said.

"On March the 24th I said 'if we need to tighten the rules, we'll do so', last week, June the 13th, I said 'I've said to the people of Queensland that I'm looking at tightening requirements around lobbying'.

Ms Palaszczuk also referenced the integrity report due to be handed down next week by Peter Coaldrake, saying "the government will be acting".

Meanwhile, dyslexia, mental health conditions, tourettes, fetal alcohol syndrome and ADHD will be formally recognised as disabilities under a new $80m education resourcing model for Queensland schools.

Minister for Education Grace Grace. Picture David Clark

Education Minister Grace Grace told parliament on Thursday the new model was a "game changing shift" in how schools were resourced to support students with disability.

While the current system was based on six prescribed types of disabilities only, the new model would see all disabilities formally recognised and supported, Ms Grace said.

"I have listened to the heartfelt views of many parents and organisations about the need for a new way of resourcing schools to support students with disability," she said.

"In 2023 we will start to phase out our current resourcing model, with the new model to be fully implemented by 2025."

While schools already support these students, there will now be more dedicated resources available."

Ms Grace said the change would mean dedicated support for an extra 30,000 students with a disability across the state, and a focus on prep students to "give them a great start".

"(There will also be) a new extensive rescousing category for students with the most intensive needs, an easier streamlined, single process for families without the need for additional medical or specialist reports."

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