Queensland residents draws to the attention of the House that Queensland Parliament recognises the lifestyles and responsibilities of Queensland residents have changed over time, with both parents and couples working considerably longer periods, with increased responsibilities and financial burdens that reduce the quality of time spent raising children, caring for older parents, and maintaining households, as examples. The traditional period of full-time employment is outdated and inhibits a work life balance, placing greater demands on residents and families in areas of mental health, familial relationships and physical health. Adolescent crime would be significantly reduced with greater time for parents to raise children and establish values, modelling and oversight to their children that full-time work presently inhibits.

Your petitioners, therefore, request the House to introduce legislation that full-time work is four days per week for Queensland residents as a matter of urgency.