Tackling Homelessness in Bonner


. Craig Hill, the Legalise Cannabis Party candidate for the federal seat of Bonner, has today unveiled a comprehensive plan to address homelessness in the community, pledging to deliver real change for individuals and families in need. “Everyone deserves a safe place to call home,” Craig said. “In a country as wealthy as Australia, it … Continue reading Tackling Homelessness in Bonner

Craig Hill: Your Legalise Cannabis Party Candidate for Bonner, Queensland


. Craig Hill is your Legalise Cannabis Party candidate for Bonner. He holds graduate and postgraduate qualifications in business, management and education. Professionally, Craig works as a teacher, corporate trainer, business consultant and journalist. His support for easier access to medicinal cannabis stems from personal experience. Craig lives with PTSD after being taken hostage while … Continue reading Craig Hill: Your Legalise Cannabis Party Candidate for Bonner, Queensland

The Benefits of an Entertainment Precinct in Bonner


. Establishing an entertainment precinct in the Bonner electorate requires careful consideration of various factors, including population density, accessibility, existing infrastructure, and community needs. Bonner, located in the eastern suburbs of Brisbane, encompasses areas such as Chandler, Carindale, Manly, Mansfield, Mount Gravatt, Wishart, and Wynnum. Key Considerations: Population and Demographics: As of the 2021 Census, … Continue reading The Benefits of an Entertainment Precinct in Bonner

Addressing the Deficit in Pedestrian Walkways and Cycleways in Bonner


. The federal electorate of Bonner, encompassing suburbs such as Wynnum, Manly, Carindale, and Mount Gravatt, is currently facing a significant shortfall in pedestrian walkways, walking tracks, and cycleways. This deficiency hampers residents' ability to engage in active transport modes, impacting community health, environmental sustainability, and local connectivity. Current Challenges The limited availability of dedicated … Continue reading Addressing the Deficit in Pedestrian Walkways and Cycleways in Bonner

Addressing Transport Infrastructure Challenges in Bonner


. The federal electorate of Bonner, encompassing suburbs such as Wynnum, Manly, Carindale, and Mount Gravatt, is currently grappling with significant transport infrastructure challenges across road, rail, and bus networks. These issues are impacting daily commutes, economic productivity, and the overall quality of life for residents. Road Infrastructure Concerns Bonner's roadways are experiencing escalating congestion, … Continue reading Addressing Transport Infrastructure Challenges in Bonner

The Need for Early Education Centres in Bonner


. Determining the need for additional early education centres in the federal electorate of Bonner requires a comprehensive analysis of current supply and demand factors, including population growth, existing service capacity, and community needs. While specific data on the current availability and occupancy rates of early education centres in Bonner is not readily available in … Continue reading The Need for Early Education Centres in Bonner

We Need Better Primary and Secondary Education Services in Bonner


. The federal electorate of Bonner, located in Queensland, encompasses a diverse range of communities, each with unique educational needs. While specific data on primary and secondary education services within Bonner is limited, broader trends in Queensland and Australia can offer insight into potential areas for improvement: Curriculum Complexity and Teacher Workload: School principals have … Continue reading We Need Better Primary and Secondary Education Services in Bonner

We Need to Help Small to Medium Enterprises in Bonner


. Helping small to medium enterprises (SMEs) in the federal electorate of Bonner requires a mix of policy initiatives, local support programs, and advocacy efforts. Here are some practical steps to consider: Federal Initiatives: National Small Business Strategy: In February 2025, the Australian government released the National Small Business Strategy, aiming to streamline support services … Continue reading We Need to Help Small to Medium Enterprises in Bonner

Investing in Bonner’s Future: The Need for New TAFEs in Our Community


. The people of Bonner deserve better access to quality vocational education and training. For too long, our local workforce has been held back by a lack of accessible TAFE facilities, forcing students to travel long distances or forego essential training altogether. It’s time for real investment in our community’s future. TAFE plays a crucial … Continue reading Investing in Bonner’s Future: The Need for New TAFEs in Our Community

Addressing the Cost-of-Living Crisis in Bonner


. Craig Hill, the Legalise Cannabis Party candidate in the federal seat of Bonner (Queensland), will address the cost-of-living crisis by tailoring solutions to the local community's specific needs while also advocating for broader federal reforms. His is a strategic approach that balances government policy with local relevance. Bonner includes a mix of middle-income suburban … Continue reading Addressing the Cost-of-Living Crisis in Bonner

Affordable Housing Crisis in Bonner Demands Urgent Federal Action


. Residents across the federal electorate of Bonner are calling for urgent action to address the deepening housing affordability crisis that is putting increasing pressure on families, young people, essential workers, and older Australians. As house prices and rents continue to soar across Brisbane's bayside suburbs, many locals are finding it harder than ever to … Continue reading Affordable Housing Crisis in Bonner Demands Urgent Federal Action

Bonner Desperately Needs a Hospital – Here’s Why


. The residents of Bonner deserve better access to healthcare, and the time to act is now. Our growing population is facing increasing pressure on already overburdened hospitals in surrounding areas, forcing locals to travel long distances for essential medical services. This is why we need a hospital right here in Bonner. The lack of … Continue reading Bonner Desperately Needs a Hospital – Here’s Why

Craig Hill: Legalise Cannabis Party Candidate for Bonner


. Craig Hill is your Legalise Cannabis Party candidate for the federal electorate of Bonner, Queensland. Passionate about personal freedoms, social justice, and evidence-based policy, Craig is committed to representing the voices of the community and advocating for cannabis law reform at a national level. Our Mission The Legalise Cannabis Party stands for: Full Legalisation … Continue reading Craig Hill: Legalise Cannabis Party Candidate for Bonner

Bringing the Olympic Village to Bonner: A Smarter Choice for 2032


. My name is Craig Hill, and I am the Legalise Cannabis Party candidate for my local seat of Bonner (Brisbane) in the 2025 Federal election. Other parties concentrate on the same tired old promises that they drag out at every election, and then ignore after they win. Only the Legalise Cannabis Party looks to … Continue reading Bringing the Olympic Village to Bonner: A Smarter Choice for 2032

Incarceration Over Cannabis: A Former Prison Officer’s Heartbreaking Account


. Australia's federal prohibition on cannabis has had wide-ranging effects on individuals, particularly concerning crime rates and social stigma. Help me to fix this injustice by voting for the Legalise Cannabis Party in the Federal seat of Bonner, and in the Australian Senate for Queensland. As a former prison officer I am coming forward with … Continue reading Incarceration Over Cannabis: A Former Prison Officer’s Heartbreaking Account

Why I am representing the Legalise Cannabis Party for the federal seat of Bonner


. After working in politics for 25 years, there are many reasons I have chosen the Legalise Cannabis Party as my party of choice. I believe they are the ones who can end the federal prohibition on cannabis, and allow the states to move forward with decriminalisation laws like the ACT have done. Legalising cannabis … Continue reading Why I am representing the Legalise Cannabis Party for the federal seat of Bonner

Craig Hill: Legalise Cannabis Party Candidate for Bonner


. Craig Hill is your Legalise Cannabis Party candidate for the federal electorate of Bonner, Queensland. Passionate about personal freedoms, social justice, and evidence-based policy, Craig is committed to representing the voices of the community and advocating for cannabis law reform at a national level. Our Mission The Legalise Cannabis Party stands for: Full Legalisation … Continue reading Craig Hill: Legalise Cannabis Party Candidate for Bonner

Ode to Peter Dutton


Thought I'd have a little fun by writing an ode to Peter Dutton. The first letter of each line spells his name. Pretends to care, but the truth’s in disguise,Every word he utters are just hollow lies.Twists the facts to suit his own tale,Empathy absent, his policies pale.Ruthless ambition cloaked in disdain, Deals in division, … Continue reading Ode to Peter Dutton

Sounds of Silence


Hello, Dutton, our old friend,You've come to speak some crap again.In halls where policy is sleeping,Your voice arose, steadfast and sweeping.And the visions that you crafted in the nightBurn so bright,In echoes of silence. In endless rows of stone-cold pews,I watched you speak your putrid views.People bow, and people's faces frown,As you speak we see … Continue reading Sounds of Silence

Dutton’s Divisive Agenda is a Threat to Australia’s Social Cohesion


Peter Dutton's rhetoric and policies incite hate and division, and have an adverse effect on social cohesion in Australia. Social cohesion refers to the ability of a society to maintain harmony, trust, and cooperation among diverse groups. When a political leader uses divisive language or promotes policies perceived as targeting specific communities, it undermines this … Continue reading Dutton’s Divisive Agenda is a Threat to Australia’s Social Cohesion

A town like Alice: The youth crime problem


. There can be no doubt that the problems in Alice Springs are extreme, to say the least, but similar problems exist on Indigenous, remote and rural communities right throughout Australia. Nor is the problem confined to Indigenous people. It is happening right across the community. Alice Springs has come to the forefront in recent … Continue reading A town like Alice: The youth crime problem

The mystery of Bruce Lehrmann


. We hear a lot in the media about Bruce Lehrmann, but very little is known about him. While every minute detail of his alleged victim, Brittany Higgins, has been scrutinised in great detail in the media, not much is discussed about Lehrmann. Before he rose to prominence as an alleged rapist, nobody had ever … Continue reading The mystery of Bruce Lehrmann

A National Voice to Parliament is still possible


It is looking increasingly likely that we could still have a national Voice to Parliament, even though it wouldn't be in The Constitution. While the Opposition leader pats himself on the back for a "win" over Labor and for inciting hate towards Aboriginal people, the states and territories are working together to create Voices to … Continue reading A National Voice to Parliament is still possible

A brief history of LNP lies


. The LNP would have you believe that society will collapse if The Voice to Parliament succeeds, but it's just another in a long list of scare campaigns they have run using the same tired old message of hate and division. In 1993, when Paul Keating introduced Native Title, the LNP started screaming that it … Continue reading A brief history of LNP lies

The mystery of Bruce Lehrmann


. We hear a lot in the media about Bruce Lehrmann, but very little is known about him. While every minute detail of his alleged victim, Brittany Higgins, has been scrutinised in great detail in the media, not much is discussed about Lehrmann. Before he rose to prominence as an alleged rapist, nobody had ever … Continue reading The mystery of Bruce Lehrmann