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Speech byHon. D. HAMILLMEMBER FOR IPSWICHHansard 7 December 1999GAMING MACHINE AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL (No.2)Hon. D. J. HAMILL (Ipswich—ALP) (Treasurer) (4.31 p.m.), in reply: At the outset I want toexpress my thanks once again to members for ...
Speech byHon. D. HAMILLMEMBER FOR IPSWICHHansard 7 December 1999REVENUE LAWS AMENDMENT BILLHon. D. J. HAMILL (Ipswich—ALP) (Treasurer) (5.35 p.m.), in reply: This afternoon I am pleasedto draw this debate to a close. However, I admit that it is always a ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 2 March 1999MOTION OF CONDOLENCEDeaths of Mr R. T. McLean, MLA, and Mr L. J. Yewdale, MLADr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (Leader of the Liberal Party) (10.06 a.m.): It is also my privilege torise to support the motion ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 2 March 1999ADDRESS IN REPLYDr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (Leader of the Liberal Party) (3.28 p.m.): It gives me great pleasureto participate in this debate today. First of all, I pass on to the Governor both my ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 2 March 1999GORDONSTONE MINE DISPUTE; MEMBER FOR FITZROYDr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (Leader of the Liberal Party) (6.36 p.m.): It is an insult and adisgrace that the name of Jim Pearce is to be mentioned in the ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 3 March 1999CORRECTIVE SERVICES AND PENALTIES AND SENTENCES AMENDMENT BILLDr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (Leader of the Liberal Party) (8.53 p.m.): I rise to support theCorrective Services and Penalties and Sentences ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 10 March 1999BEATTIE LABOR GOVERNMENTDr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (Leader of the Liberal Party) (6.10 p.m.): I rise to second the motion.As the Leader of the Opposition has said so forcefully, this Beattie ...
Speech byHon. D. HAMILLMEMBER FOR IPSWICHHansard 21 July 1999REVENUE AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL (No. 2)Hon. D. J. HAMILL (Ipswich—ALP) (Treasurer) (11.36 a.m.): I move—"That the Bill be now read a second time."The Revenue and Other Legislation ...
Speech byHon. D. HAMILLMEMBER FOR IPSWICHHansard 22 July 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTSuperannuationHon. D. J. HAMILL (Ipswich—ALP) (Treasurer) (9.58 a.m.), by leave: The QueenslandGovernment provides its employees with a superannuation scheme which is widely ...
Speech byHon. D. HAMILLMEMBER FOR IPSWICHHansard 17 August 1999INTERACTIVE GAMBLING (PLAYER PROTECTION) AMENDMENT BILLHon. D. J. HAMILL (Ipswich—ALP) (Treasurer) (4.44 p.m.): These amendments to the Act aretangible evidence of this Government's responsiveness ...
Speech byHon. D. HAMILLMEMBER FOR IPSWICHHansard 17 August 1999CENSURE OF MEMBER FOR IPSWICHHon. D. J. HAMILL (Ipswich—ALP) (Treasurer) (6.47 p.m.): This is an interesting debatebecause we have before us an interesting array of interests. I cannot help ...
Speech byHon. D. HAMILLMEMBER FOR IPSWICHHansard 18 August 1999TAB PRIVATISATIONHon. D. J. HAMILL (Ipswich—ALP) (Treasurer) (6.53 p.m.): This evening, this debate is all aboutstandards, it is all about cronyism and it is all about contrasting exactly how this ...
Speech byHon. D. HAMILLMEMBER FOR IPSWICHHansard 24 August 1999HERITAGE TRAILS NETWORKHon. D. J. HAMILL (Ipswich—ALP) (Treasurer) (11.40 a.m.): Hardly a day goes by when theLeader of the Opposition does not seek to denigrate someone or criticise a project ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 24 March 1999SUN METALS DISPUTE; GORDONSTONE MINE DISPUTEDr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (Leader of the Liberal Party) (6.10 p.m.): I rise to second the motion.No issue better sums up this can't do Premier than the ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 25 March 1999MOTOR ACCIDENT INSURANCE AMENDMENT BILLDr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (Leader of the Liberal Party) (4.27 p.m.): At the outset, I indicate thatthe Opposition supports the Bill. From my reading of the ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 25 March 1999REVENUE AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLDr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (Leader of the Liberal Party) (4.46 p.m.): In speaking to the Revenueand Other Legislation Amendment Bill, I indicate that the ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 13 April 1999MOTION OF CONDOLENCEDeath of Mr D. J. SherringtonDr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (Leader of the Liberal Party) (9.51 a.m.): I rise to speak to thecondolence motion for the late Douglas Sherrington, the ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 13 April 1999CAPITAL WORKS EXPENDITUREDr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (Leader of the Liberal Party) (12.09 p.m.): Its contempt for thisHouse and the taxpayers of Queensland has been demonstrated once again by the ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 14 April 1999WORKCOVER QUEENSLAND AMENDMENT BILLDr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (Leader of the Liberal Party) (2.30 p.m.): It is a pleasure to rise totake part in the WorkCover Queensland Amendment Bill debate. Just ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 15 April 1999ELECTRICITY INDUSTRYDr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (Leader of the Liberal Party) (6.07 p.m.): I rise to second the motion.The Minister keeps trying to tell us that there is not a problem in the Queensland ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 23 March 1999GAMING MACHINE AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLDr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (Leader of the Liberal Party) (12.27 p.m.): It is a pleasure to speak tothis Bill. Gaming is a sector for which I took ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 23 March 1999DRUG COURT TRIALDr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (Leader of the Liberal Party) (6.44 p.m.): There is not a person onany side of any House of any Parliament in Australia who is not deeply concerned about the ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 26 May 1999STOLEN GENERATIONDr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (Leader of the Liberal Party) (12.40 p.m.): I think it is appropriate tobegin by paying my respects to the traditional owners of the land on which our ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 27 May 1999STATE DEVELOPMENT AND PUBLIC WORKS ORGANISATION AMENDMENT BILLDr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (Leader of the Liberal Party) (2.30 p.m.): I rise to support mycolleagues in opposing the State Development and ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 8 June 1999WATER BACKFLOWDr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (Leader of the Liberal Party) (10.23 a.m.): The State Government'sbackflow prevention program began under the Goss administration in 1995, continued under ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 8 June 1999CAPITAL WORKS EXPENDITUREDr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (Leader of the Liberal Party) (11.30 a.m.): I rise to again bring to theattention of this House a most serious matter. Twelve Beattie Government ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 8 June 1999COMMONWEALTH PLACES (MIRROR TAXES ADMINISTRATION) BILLDr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (Leader of the Liberal Party) (12.44 p.m.): I rise just very briefly tospeak on this particular legislation. It is a Bill ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 8 June 1999CHARITABLE AND NON-PROFIT GAMING BILLDr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (Leader of the Liberal Party) (2.54 p.m.): As I indicated previously tothe Treasurer, the Opposition will be supporting the Charitable and ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 8 June 1999FINANCIAL SECTOR REFORM (QUEENSLAND) BILLDr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (Leader of the Liberal Party) (3.09 p.m.): The Opposition supportsthe Financial Sector Reform (Queensland) Bill 1999. I think this ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 26 October 1999CENSURE OF MINISTER FOR MINES AND ENERGYDr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (Leader of the Liberal Party) (6.10 p.m.): I second the motion movedby the Leader of the Opposition. Members were treated this ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 27 October 1999APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILLEstimates Committee AReport No. 1Dr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (Leader of the Liberal Party) (12 p.m.): I take pleasure in enteringtoday's debate on the parliamentary ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 27 October 1999APPROPRIATION BILLEstimates Committee AReport No. 2Dr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (Leader of the Liberal Party) (12.23 p.m.): It gives me pleasure toparticipate in the debate on Report No. 2 of ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 28 October 1999REVENUE AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL (No. 2)Dr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (Leader of the Liberal Party) (10.14 p.m.): I am pleased to rise tospeak on the Revenue and Other Legislation Amendment ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 9 November 1999PROSTITUTION LAWSDr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (Leader of the Liberal Party) (10.22 a.m.): Earlier this year, theLiberal Party offered bipartisan support for tough new prostitution laws to drive the ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 9 November 1999APEC TECHNOMARTDr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (Leader of the Liberal Party) (6.10 p.m.): I rise to second the motionmoved by the Leader of the Opposition. The burning issue tonight is how much will this ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 10 November 1999AUSTRALIAN BROADCASTING CORPORATIONDr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (Leader of the Liberal Party) (11.37 a.m.): On behalf of the LiberalParty, I would also like to support this motion moved by the ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 11 November 1999REMEMBRANCE DAYDr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (Leader of the Liberal Party) (10.19 a.m.): 11 a.m. on the 11th of the11th is one of the holiest times on the Australian clock. Since 1918, along with ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 23 November 1999MR J. CARROLL, DISMISSALDr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (Leader of the Liberal Party) (10.16 a.m.): Last week's sacking ofdeputy director-general John Carroll was just the latest illustration of this ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 17 August 1999CENSURE OF MEMBER FOR IPSWICH Dr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (Leader of the Liberal Party) (6.10 p.m.): I second the motion movedby the Leader of the Opposition to censure the member for Ipswich in his ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 26 October 1999MOTION OF CONDOLENCEDeath of Sir Charles WanstallDr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (Leader of the Liberal Party) (9.54 a.m.): On behalf of the LiberalParty, I rise to support the motion moved by the ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 25 May 1999REGIONAL FOREST AGREEMENTDr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (Leader of the Liberal Party) (6.43 p.m.): I wish to start off where theMinister for Environment ended and speak about other uses of State forests. In ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 22 July 1999NELLY BAY SAFE HARBOUR PROJECTDr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (Leader of the Liberal Party) (10.26 a.m.): On 5 May this year, thehonourable members for Townsville and Mundingburra jointly wrote to the ...
Speech byGORDON NUTTALLMEMBER FOR SANDGATEHansard 13 April 1999UNEMPLOYMENTMr NUTTALL (Sandgate—ALP) (11.40 a.m.): As the Premier said on 3 March this year, we as aGovernment have been very aggressive about our 5% unemployment strategy. We introduced ...
Speech byGORDON NUTTALLMEMBER FOR SANDGATEHansard 28 April 1999PARLIAMENTARY MEMBERS (OFFICE OF PROFIT) AMENDMENT BILLMr NUTTALL (Sandgate—ALP) (11.47 p.m.): This morning it is a pleasure to support theParliamentary Members (Office of Profit) Amendment Bill ...
Speech byGORDON NUTTALLMEMBER FOR SANDGATEHansard 28 April 1999RETAIL SHOP LEASES AMENDMENT BILLMr NUTTALL (Sandgate—ALP) (4.03 p.m.): In rising to support the Bill before the Parliamentthis afternoon, I must say that since this Government came to office we ...
Speech byGORDON NUTTALLMEMBER FOR SANDGATEHansard 28 April 1999MILPERA STATE HIGH SCHOOLMr NUTTALL (Sandgate—ALP) (11.24 p.m.): Often it seems to me that not enough credit isgiven to those unsung teachers and educational administrators who give of their own ...
Speech byGORDON NUTTALLMEMBER FOR SANDGATEHansard 25 May 1999GOODS AND SERVICES TAXMr NUTTALL (Sandgate—ALP) (11.40 a.m.): I rise to speak about the goods and services taxand its effect on families in this State. Honourable members would be well aware of the ...
Speech byGORDON NUTTALLMEMBER FOR SANDGATEHansard 25 May 1999STATUTORY INSTRUMENTS AND ANOTHER ACT AMENDMENT BILLMr NUTTALL (Sandgate—ALP) (4.37 p.m.): As a member of this Parliament who was once amember of the Subordinate Legislation Committee, I could not ...
Speech byGORDON NUTTALLMEMBER FOR SANDGATEHansard 27 May 1999STATE DEVELOPMENT AND PUBLIC WORKS ORGANISATION AMENDMENT BILLMr NUTTALL (Sandgate—ALP) (5.08 p.m.): It was pleasing to listen to the contribution of thehonourable member for Toowoomba South. The ...
Speech byGORDON NUTTALLMEMBER FOR SANDGATEHansard 9 June 1999EDUCATION AND SPORTING FACILITIESMr NUTTALL (Sandgate—ALP) (11.13 p.m.): The issue on which I wish to speak this evening isone about which I have spoken in this Parliament before, namely, the ...
Speech byGORDON NUTTALLMEMBER FOR SANDGATEHansard 10 June 1999INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS BILLMr NUTTALL (Sandgate—ALP) (12.20 p.m.): I thank the member for Bulimba for his trust in me.Industrial law in this State is the great divide between the conservatives and ...
Speech byGORDON NUTTALLMEMBER FOR SANDGATEHansard 20 July 1999MULTICULTURALISMMr NUTTALL (Sandgate—ALP) (11.40 a.m.): Clearly, multiculturalism in this State is alive andwell if the response to Community Cabinet meetings and my deputations at these meetings ...
Speech byGORDON NUTTALLMEMBER FOR SANDGATEHansard 23 November 1999LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL (No. 2)Mr NUTTALL (Sandgate—ALP) (5.03 p.m.): It gives me great pleasure to rise in support of theBill before the House this afternoon. It ...
Speech byGORDON NUTTALLMEMBER FOR SANDGATEHansard 30 November 1999MULTICULTURAL QUEENSLAND POLICYMr NUTTALL (Sandgate—ALP) (12.20 p.m.): Today I would like to inform my parliamentarycolleagues about the first annual report on the implementation of the ...
Speech byGORDON NUTTALLMEMBER FOR SANDGATEHansard 7 December 1999POPULATION POLICY; IMMIGRATIONMr NUTTALL (Sandgate—ALP) (12 p.m.): Today I would like to inform honourable members ofthe critical need to develop a national population policy. Recently, the ...
Speech byGORDON NUTTALLMEMBER FOR SANDGATEHansard 21 July 1999AUSTRALIA ACTS (REQUEST) BILLMr NUTTALL (Sandgate—ALP) (3.39 p.m.): I rise to speak on the Australia Acts (Request) Bill. Itis important that the honourable member for Warwick realises that the ...
Speech byGORDON NUTTALLMEMBER FOR SANDGATEHansard 22 July 1999REDCLIFFEMr NUTTALL (Sandgate—ALP) (7.14 p.m.): As the honourable member for Redcliffe would nodoubt be aware, on Saturday, 12 June the Courier-Mail reported that Redcliffe Mayor Alan ...
Speech byGORDON NUTTALLMEMBER FOR SANDGATEHansard 17 August 1999INTERACTIVE GAMBLING (PLAYER PROTECTION) AMENDMENT BILLMr NUTTALL (Sandgate—ALP) (10.46 p.m.): The Bill that is before the House today is notabout conspiracy theories or protecting people. It is ...
Speech byGORDON NUTTALLMEMBER FOR SANDGATEHansard 24 August 1999SNOWY MOUNTAINS HYDROELECTRIC SCHEMEMr NUTTALL (Sandgate—ALP) (12 p.m.): Fifty years ago began one of Australia's greatestinfrastructure achievements, namely, the Snowy Mountains Hydroelectric ...
Speech byGORDON NUTTALLMEMBER FOR SANDGATEHansard 25 August 1999SES POSITIONS, MERIT SELECTIONMr NUTTALL (Sandgate—ALP) (6.40 p.m.): In his motion before the House this evening, thehonourable member for Clayfield fails to recognise the realities of politics. ...
Speech byGORDON NUTTALLMEMBER FOR SANDGATEHansard 16 September 19991999 STATE BUDGETMr NUTTALL (Sandgate—ALP) (11.43 p.m.): We have two Bills before the House this evening,namely the Appropriation Bill and the Appropriation (Parliament) Bill. I want to touch ...
Speech byGORDON NUTTALLMEMBER FOR SANDGATEHansard 9 November 1999GOODS AND SERVICES TAXMr NUTTALL (Sandgate—ALP) (11.40 a.m.): Last Saturday, Australians voted for no change toour Constitution. However, come 1 July next year, we as a nation will probably ...
Speech byGORDON NUTTALLMEMBER FOR SANDGATEHansard 11 November 1999PUBLIC SECTOR ETHICS AMENDMENT BILLMr NUTTALL (Sandgate—ALP) (5.19 p.m.): As the Premier announced in his second-readingspeech to the Public Sector Ethics Amendment Bill, the purpose of the ...
Speech byGORDON NUTTALLMEMBER FOR SANDGATEHansard 23 November 1999MULTICULTURAL SERVICE AWARDSMr NUTTALL (Sandgate—ALP) (10.29 a.m.): The Queensland Multicultural Service Awards isan initiative of the Queensland Government to acknowledge the contribution of ...
Speech byGORDON NUTTALLMEMBER FOR SANDGATEHansard 27 August 1999TAB QUEENSLAND LIMITED PRIVATISATION BILLMr NUTTALL (Sandgate—ALP) (2.30 p.m.): In my contribution to the debate on the TABQueensland Limited Privatisation Bill, I wish to touch on a couple of ...
Speech byGORDON NUTTALLMEMBER FOR SANDGATEHansard 20 July 1999NATIVE TITLE (QUEENSLAND) STATE PROVISIONS AMENDMENT BILLMr NUTTALL (Sandgate—ALP) (2.45 p.m.): I wish to take this opportunity to draw members'attention to a very important aspect of the Bill ...
Speech byGORDON NUTTALLMEMBER FOR SANDGATEHansard 8 December 1999VEGETATION MANAGEMENT BILLMr NUTTALL (Sandgate—ALP) (4.10 p.m.): There have been calls from the Opposition todayfor us to withdraw this legislation. In my contribution I will advance an ...
Speech byGORDON NUTTALLMEMBER FOR SANDGATEHansard 8 December 1999BRUCE HIGHWAY UPGRADEMr NUTTALL (Sandgate—ALP) (10.20 a.m.): At the end of this financial year, the Gold CoastHighway expansion works will be due for completion. I am sure that a number of ...
Speech byHARRY BLACKMEMBER FOR WHITSUNDAYHansard 27 August 1999TAB QUEENSLAND LIMITED PRIVATISATION BILLMr BLACK (Whitsunday—ONP) (3.22 p.m.): Privatisation is an issue generally in conflict withOne Nation policy. Privatisation is at the heart of economic ...
Speech byHARRY BLACKMEMBER FOR WHITSUNDAYHansard 15 September 1999PRIMARY INDUSTRIES LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr BLACK (Whitsunday—ONP) (12.37 p.m.): Today I rise to speak in support of the PrimaryIndustries Legislation Amendment Bill. In so doing, I commend ...
Speech byHARRY BLACKMEMBER FOR WHITSUNDAYHansard 15 September 1999COMMUNITY-BASED REFERENDUM BILLMr BLACK (Whitsunday—ONP) (9.44 p.m.): I rise tonight to support the Community-BasedReferendum Bill 1999. This Bill empowers the people of Queensland by giving ...
Speech byHARRY BLACKMEMBER FOR WHITSUNDAYHansard 26 October 1999SUGAR INDUSTRY BILLMr BLACK (Whitsunday—ONP) (2.40 p.m.): I have great pleasure in rising to speak on theSugar Industry Bill—a Bill which is very important to the sugar industry. The Government ...
Speech byHARRY BLACKMEMBER FOR WHITSUNDAYHansard 27 October 1999LIQUOR AMENDMENT BILLMr BLACK (Whitsunday—ONP) (10.27 p.m.): I have much pleasure in rising tonight to supportthe Bill introduced by the member for Toowoomba North, which addresses the concerns ...
Speech byHARRY BLACKMEMBER FOR WHITSUNDAYHansard 11 November 1999LIQUOR (EVICTIONS, UNLICENSED SALES AND OTHER MATTERS) AMENDMENT BILLMr BLACK (Whitsunday—ONP) (4.26 p.m.): I will not take up much of the time of the Housebecause One Nation supports the Liquor ...
Speech byHARRY BLACKMEMBER FOR WHITSUNDAYHansard 11 November 1999ST GEORGE IRRIGATION AREAMr BLACK (Whitsunday—ONP) (6.08 p.m.): I rise to second the motion moved by the memberfor Lockyer. In supporting the member for Lockyer, I would like to enlighten the ...
Speech byHARRY BLACKMEMBER FOR WHITSUNDAYHansard 26 November 1999PRIMARY INDUSTRY BODIES REFORM BILLMr BLACK (Whitsunday—ONP) (4.21 p.m.): While I support the intent of this Bill, I have majorconcerns about some aspects of it and the manner in which it is ...
Speech byHARRY BLACKMEMBER FOR WHITSUNDAYHansard 25 May 1999COALMINING SAFETY AND HEALTH BILLMINING AND QUARRYING SAFETY AND HEALTH BILLMr BLACK (Whitsunday—ONP) (5.13 p.m.): There is no doubt that the Queensland miningindustry is very unhappy with the draft ...
Speech byHARRY BLACKMEMBER FOR WHITSUNDAYHansard 25 May 1999WEAPONS AMENDMENT BILLMr BLACK (Whitsunday—ONP) (9.20 p.m.): In relation to the flimsy contribution made by theLeader of the Liberal Party, the member for Moggill, one would expect that a man with as ...
Speech byHARRY BLACKMEMBER FOR WHITSUNDAYHansard 8 June 1999STATE DEVELOPMENT AND PUBLIC WORKS ORGANISATION AMENDMENT BILLMr BLACK (Whitsunday—ONP) (9.51 p.m.): I have great reservations about the proposed StateDevelopment and Public Works Organisation ...
Speech byHARRY BLACKMEMBER FOR WHITSUNDAYHansard 10 June 1999INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS BILLMr BLACK (Whitsunday—ONP) (11.51 p.m.): Although we agree with most of the IndustrialRelations Bill as being necessary due to the unfortunate changes that have occurred in ...
Speech byHARRY BLACKMEMBER FOR WHITSUNDAYHansard 17 August 1999INTERACTIVE GAMBLING (PLAYER PROTECTION) AMENDMENT BILLMr BLACK (Whitsunday—ONP) (12.45 a.m.): I rise to speak on the Interactive Gambling (PlayerProtection) Amendment Bill. Is it not interesting ...
Speech byHARRY BLACKMEMBER FOR WHITSUNDAYHansard 1 December 1999PROSTITUTION BILLMr BLACK (Whitsunday—ONP) (5.40 p.m.): The Prostitution Bill before us should in no way besupported. This Bill will only create further social and family breakdown and will not ...
Speech byHARRY BLACKMEMBER FOR WHITSUNDAYHansard 1 December 1999TOWNSVILLE INDUSTRIAL PARKMr BLACK (Whitsunday—ONP) (6.11 p.m.): It is with great pleasure that I rise to second themotion moved by the member for Burdekin. This is a commonsense motion, with so ...
Speech byHARRY BLACKMEMBER FOR WHITSUNDAYHansard 1 December 1999ELECTORAL AMENDMENT BILLMr BLACK (Whitsunday—ONP) (9.40 p.m.): I rise to speak on the motion to refer the ElectoralAmendment Bill to the Legal, Constitutional and Administrative Review Committee, ...
Speech byHARRY BLACKMEMBER FOR WHITSUNDAYHansard 3 December 1999FORESTRY AMENDMENT BILLMr BLACK (Whitsunday—ONP) (3.48 p.m.): That is a very hard act to follow. I rise to speak tothe Forestry Amendment Bill. This Bill is yet another example of the treachery ...
Speech byHon. HENRY PALASZCZUKMEMBER FOR INALAHansard 29 April 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTNewcastle Disease OutbreakHon. H. PALASZCZUK (Inala—ALP) (Minister for Primary Industries) (10.09 a.m.), by leave: Theoutbreak of virulent Newcastle disease in New South ...
Speech byHon. HENRY PALASZCZUKMEMBER FOR INALAHansard 29 April 1999PERFORMANCE OF MINISTERS Hon. H. PALASZCZUK (Inala—ALP) (Minister for Primary Industries) (6.50 p.m.): Unfortunately,the stunt that the Opposition is indulging in tonight can only be described ...
Speech byHon. HENRY PALASZCZUKMEMBER FOR INALAHansard 29 April 1999MEAT INDUSTRY AMENDMENT STANDARD (No. 1) 1999Disallowance of Statutory Instrument Hon. H. PALASZCZUK (Inala—ALP) (Minister for Primary Industries) (9.49 p.m.): I rise to speakagainst the ...
Speech byHon. HENRY PALASZCZUKMEMBER FOR INALAHansard 11 March 1999RURAL QUEENSLANDHon. H. PALASZCZUK (Inala—ALP) (Minister for Primary Industries) (6.14 p.m.): I second theamendment to the motion moved by the Minister for Environment and Heritage and ...
Speech byHon. HENRY PALASZCZUKMEMBER FOR INALAHansard 23 March 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTJapanese EncephalitisHon. H. PALASZCZUK (Inala—ALP) (Minister for Primary Industries) (9.56 a.m.), by leave: As Iaddress the House this morning, a Brisbane-based ...
Speech byHon. HENRY PALASZCZUKMEMBER FOR INALAHansard 25 March 1999CYPRESS INDUSTRY, WESTERN QUEENSLANDHon. H. PALASZCZUK (Inala—ALP) (Minister for Primary Industries) (6.13 p.m.): I move thefollowing amendment—"Delete all words after 'Parliament' and ...
Speech byHon. HENRY PALASZCZUKMEMBER FOR INALAHansard 27 April 1999GOVERNMENT ELECTION PROMISESHon. H. PALASZCZUK (Inala—ALP) (Minister for Primary Industries) (6.50 p.m.): I rise to supportthe amendment to the motion. As the Minister for Primary Industries, ...
Speech byHARRY BLACKMEMBER FOR WHITSUNDAYHansard 26 August 1999QUEENSLAND BUILDING SERVICES AUTHORITY AMENDMENT BILLMr BLACK (Whitsunday—ONP) (3.23 p.m.): I commend the Minister for the work that she hasput into the Queensland Building Services Authority ...
Speech byHon. HENRY PALASZCZUKMEMBER FOR INALAHansard 27 April 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTSpanner Crab Fisheries Management PlanHon. H. PALASZCZUK (Inala—ALP) (Minister for Primary Industries) (10.02 a.m.), by leave: Ihave become aware of concerns expressed by ...
Speech byHon. HENRY PALASZCZUKMEMBER FOR INALAHansard 9 March 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTWollemi Pine ProjectHon. H. PALASZCZUK (Inala—ALP) (Minister for Primary Industries) (9.53 a.m.), by leave: As Iaddress the House this morning, in Sydney the New South ...
Speech byJEFF SEENEYMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard 24 November 1999HEALTH LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr SEENEY (Callide—NPA) (12.14 p.m.): I rise to add my support to the Health LegislationAmendment Bill 1999 and in particular that section of the Bill which seeks ...
Speech byJEFF SEENEYMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard 24 November 1999RURAL BANK BRANCH CLOSURESMr SEENEY (Callide—NPA) (11.14 p.m.): This week Westpac Banking Corporation announcedthat it was going to close three bank branches within the Callide electorate. The ...
Speech byJEFF SEENEYMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard 26 November 1999PRIMARY INDUSTRY BODIES REFORM BILLMr SEENEY (Callide—NPA) (12.27 p.m.): Today once again we are debating primary industrieslegislation on a Friday, at the end of a long sitting week. There seems ...
Speech byJEFF SEENEYMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard 30 November 1999FORESTRY AMENDMENT BILLMr SEENEY (Callide—NPA) (12.36 a.m.): I rise to participate in the consideration of thislegislation which, as the Minister said, is the first step in implementing the ...
Speech byJEFF SEENEYMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard 10 November 1999LIQUOR AMENDMENT BILLMr SEENEY (Callide—NPA) (9.51 p.m.): Tonight I take the opportunity to join in this debate. Ithas been a long debate and it has been a very emotional debate. At the outset, I ...
Speech byJEFF SEENEYMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard 11 November 1999COMMUNITY SERVICES LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr SEENEY (Callide—NPA) (2.43 p.m.): I am pleased to participate in the debate on theCommunity Services Legislation Amendment Bill. As the member for ...
Speech byJEFF SEENEYMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard 23 November 1999LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL (No. 2)Mr SEENEY (Callide—NPA) (3.52 p.m.): In participating in the debate on the Local Governmentand Other Legislation Amendment Bill (No. ...
Speech byJEFF SEENEYMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard 7 December 1999RURAL QUEENSLANDMr SEENEY (Callide—NPA) (12.10 p.m.): I rise today to participate in this Matters of PublicInterest debate, to stand up for the people of rural Queensland and the primary producers ...
Speech byJEFF SEENEYMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard 7 December 1999TREE-CLEARING GUIDELINESMr SEENEY (Callide—NPA) (6.47 p.m.): I rise to lend my support to the motion moved by themember for Warwick calling for the completion of the independent economic and social ...
Speech byJEFF SEENEYMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard 8 December 1999WATER RESOURCES AMENDMENT BILLMr SEENEY (Callide—NPA) (10.25 p.m.): I am grateful for the opportunity to make acontribution to the consideration of this Water Resources Bill. I cannot help but make ...
Speech byJEFF SEENEYMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard 9 December 1999PROPERTY LAW AMENDMENT BILLMr SEENEY (Callide—NPA) (10.39 p.m.): Tonight I rise in this Chamber to record myphilosophical objection to legislation that puts same sex couples—homosexual couples—on ...
Speech byJEFF SEENEYMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard 9 December 1999SOUTH BURNETT MEATWORKSMr SEENEY (Callide—NPA) (10.22 a.m.): In question time yesterday, the Deputy Premiercontinued to peddle his untruths concerning his assistance to the South Burnett Meatworks ...
Speech byJEFF SEENEYMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard 10 December 1999VEGETATION MANAGEMENT BILLMr SEENEY (Callide—NPA) (3.09 p.m.): I rise to join in the debate on the VegetationManagement Bill, sick at heart and with a deeply felt anger at the travesty of ...
Speech byHon. J. ELDERMEMBER FOR CAPALABAHansard 3 March 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTOverseas Visit, ReportHon. J. P. ELDER (Capalaba—ALP) (Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development andMinister for Trade) (9.45 a.m.), by leave: I table for the ...
Speech byHon. J. ELDERMEMBER FOR CAPALABAHansard 24 March 1999RETAIL SHOP LEASES AMENDMENT BILLHon. J. P. ELDER (Capalaba—ALP) (Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development andMinister for Trade) (11.39 a.m.): I move—"That the Bill be now read a second ...
Speech byHon. J. ELDERMEMBER FOR CAPALABAHansard 24 March 1999SUN METALS DISPUTE; GORDONSTONE MINE DISPUTEHon. J. P. ELDER (Capalaba—ALP) (Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development andMinister for Trade) (6.31 p.m.): Let us look at the record of ...
Speech byHon. J. ELDERMEMBER FOR CAPALABAHansard 13 April 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTSmall Business; Millennium BugHon. J. P. ELDER (Capalaba—ALP) (Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development andMinister for Trade) (10.17 a.m.), by leave: One area of ...
Speech byHon. J. ELDERMEMBER FOR CAPALABAHansard 13 April 1999FORESTRY INDUSTRYHon. J. P. ELDER (Capalaba—ALP) (Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development andMinister for Trade) (6.18 p.m.): The process of putting together a regional forest agreement ...
Speech byHon. J. ELDERMEMBER FOR CAPALABAHansard 4 March 1999HEINER DOCUMENTSHon. J. P. ELDER (Capalaba—ALP) (Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development andMinister for Trade) (6.30 p.m.): I agree with the member for Surfers Paradise: this affair has ...
Speech byHon. J. ELDERMEMBER FOR CAPALABAHansard 10 March 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTInstitute for Molecular BioscienceHon. J. P. ELDER (Capalaba—ALP) (Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development andMinister for Trade) (9.39 a.m.), by leave: The ...
Speech byHon. J. ELDERMEMBER FOR CAPALABAHansard 10 March 1999BEATTIE LABOR GOVERNMENTHon. J. P. ELDER (Capalaba—ALP) (Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development andMinister for Trade) (6.20 p.m.): I second the amendment moved by the Premier. To ...
Speech byHon. J. ELDERMEMBER FOR CAPALABAHansard 11 March 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTMillennium BugHon. J. P. ELDER (Capalaba—ALP) (Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development andMinister for Trade) (9.40 a.m.), by leave: Today I want to focus on the ...
Speech byHon. J. ELDERMEMBER FOR CAPALABAHansard 23 March 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTTrade ArrangementsHon. J. P. ELDER (Capalaba—ALP) (Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development andMinister for Trade) (9.43 a.m.), by leave: Early on in the time of the ...
Speech byHon. J. ELDERMEMBER FOR CAPALABAHansard 24 March 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTTrade ArrangementsHon. J. P. ELDER (Capalaba—ALP) (Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development andMinister for Trade) (9.43 a.m.), by leave: Early on in the time of the ...
Speech byHon. J. ELDERMEMBER FOR CAPALABAHansard 14 April 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTFloodsHon. J. P. ELDER (Capalaba—ALP) (Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development andMinister for Trade) (9.38 a.m.), by leave: In February and March of this year we ...
Speech byJEFF SEENEYMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard 9 December 1999PERSONAL EXPLANATIONComments by Deputy PremierMr SEENEY (Callide—NPA) (10 a.m.), by leave: Yesterday in this House during question time,the Deputy Premier made a slanderous attack on me claiming ...
Speech byJOHN MICKELMEMBER FOR LOGANHansard 15 April 1999RACQ ELECTIONSMr MICKEL (Logan—ALP) (10.18 a.m.): Today I am calling for a secret ballot for councillorpositions in the RACQ elections. Decades after secret ballots have been accepted practice for ...
Speech byJOHN MICKELMEMBER FOR LOGANHansard 15 April 1999WORKCOVER QUEENSLAND AMENDMENT BILLMr MICKEL (Logan—ALP) (5.22 p.m.): For the benefit of the member for Gregory, I point outthat the member for Townsville spent 15 years in small business. There is one ...
Speech byJOHN MICKELMEMBER FOR LOGANHansard 15 April 1999ELECTRICITY INDUSTRYMr MICKEL (Logan—ALP) (6.27 p.m.): I am glad that we are speaking tonight about power,because the Opposition was talking about power failures. Those on that side of the House would ...
Speech byJOHN MICKELMEMBER FOR LOGANHansard 27 April 1999RACQ ELECTIONSMr MICKEL (Logan—ALP) (12.20 p.m.): Firstly, I want to praise the member for Redlands forpointing out what an excellent contribution the cotton industry makes to rural and ...
Speech byJOHN MICKELMEMBER FOR LOGANHansard 28 April 1999RETAIL SHOP LEASES AMENDMENT BILLMr MICKEL (Logan—ALP) (4.45 p.m.): I agree with certain aspects of what the member forGladstone said, and I will come back to that in a moment. The primary objective of ...
Speech byJOHN MICKELMEMBER FOR LOGANHansard 21 July 1999CHILD ABUSE; FORDE INQUIRY RECOMMENDATIONSMr MICKEL (Logan—ALP) (6.42 p.m.): Having heard the contribution of the honourablemember for Broadwater, I can understand why motor racing drivers are forced to ...
Speech byJOHN MICKELMEMBER FOR LOGANHansard 22 July 1999MR SPEAKER'S RULINGMotion of DissentMr MICKEL (Logan—ALP) (3.14 p.m.): What a load of claptrap we have just heard from themember for Cunningham! He said that we have to follow the correct procedures; ...
Speech byJOHN MICKELMEMBER FOR LOGANHansard 25 August 1999ROAD TRANSPORT REFORM BILLMr MICKEL (Logan—ALP) (4.47 p.m.): I welcome the opportunity to participate in the debateon the Road Transport Reform Bill 1999. I notice that the Bill is focusing on ...
Speech byJOHN MICKELMEMBER FOR LOGANHansard 9 June 1999WEAPONS AMENDMENT BILLMr MICKEL (Logan—ALP) (9 p.m.): This Bill should be opposed. It in no way reflects theaspirations of the majority of Queenslanders. It is a throwback, a throwback to the maiden ...
Speech byJOHN MICKELMEMBER FOR LOGANHansard 20 July 1999SOUTH EAST QUEENSLAND REGIONAL FOREST AGREEMENTMr MICKEL (Logan—ALP) (6.41 p.m.): We have just heard from the failure of the RFA—theman who claims to be trying to get some jobs for timber workers, but ...
Speech byJOHN MICKELMEMBER FOR LOGANHansard 20 July 1999VIETNAMESE COMMUNITY IN QUEENSLANDMr MICKEL (Logan—ALP) (7.17 p.m.): In recent weeks there has been much publicity inrelation to the drug problem which has been identified with a particular ethnic group ...
Speech byJOHN MICKELMEMBER FOR LOGANHansard 27 May 1999STATE DEVELOPMENT AND PUBLIC WORKS ORGANISATION AMENDMENT BILLMr MICKEL (Logan—ALP) (12.40 p.m.): Members have just heard one of the mostunimaginative speeches that one could get from the Leader of the ...
Speech byJOHN MICKELMEMBER FOR LOGANHansard 27 May 1999REGIONAL FOREST AGREEMENTMr MICKEL (Logan—ALP) (6.40 p.m.): I welcome this debate again tonight because it gives methe chance to pick up exactly where I left off the other night.Mr Seeney: Same speech, is ...
Speech byJOHN MICKELMEMBER FOR LOGANHansard 8 June 1999NELLY BAY DEVELOPMENT, MAGNETIC ISLANDMr MICKEL (Logan—ALP) (6.50 p.m.): "The Government is committed to facilitating a projecton the failed Magnetic Quay site on Magnetic Island. In response to issues ...
Speech byJOHN MICKELMEMBER FOR LOGANHansard 29 April 1999COAL MINING SAFETY AND HEALTH BILLMINING AND QUARRYING SAFETY AND HEALTH BILLMr MICKEL (Logan—ALP) (3 p.m.): Firstly, I would like to thank the member for Charters Towersfor the courtesy extended to me ...
Speech byJOHN MICKELMEMBER FOR LOGANHansard 29 April 1999MEAT INDUSTRY AMENDMENT STANDARD (No. 1) 1999Disallowance of Statutory InstrumentMr MICKEL (Logan—ALP) (9.19 p.m.): This should not be a disallowance motion; it should be acensure motion. We should be ...
Speech byJOHN MICKELMEMBER FOR LOGANHansard 25 May 1999REGIONAL FOREST AGREEMENTMr MICKEL (Logan—ALP) (6.47 p.m.): We were told that the interim forest managementagreement will facilitate the South East Queensland Regional Forest Agreement process that ...
Speech byJOHN MICKELMEMBER FOR LOGANHansard 25 March 1999MEMBERS' ETHICS AND PARLIAMENTARY PRIVILEGES COMMITTEE ReportsMr MICKEL (Logan—ALP) (10.12 a.m.): I lay upon the table of the House report No. 29 of thecommittee titled Report on a Matter of ...
Speech byJOHN MICKELMEMBER FOR LOGANHansard 25 March 1999CYPRESS INDUSTRY, WESTERN QUEENSLANDMr MICKEL (Logan—ALP) (6.38 p.m.): All that tonight's motion from One Nation shows is thatits members either read Saturday's Courier-Mail or, more probably, someone ...
Speech byJOHN MICKELMEMBER FOR LOGANHansard 25 March 1999EARLY INTERVENTION AND PARENTING SUPPORT PROGRAMMr MICKEL (Logan—ALP) (7.20 p.m.): I want to defend the parents of Logan against theOpposition's disgraceful attack on the Government's early intervention ...
Speech byJOHN MICKELMEMBER FOR LOGANHansard 13 April 1999EXPLOSIVES BILLMr MICKEL (Logan—ALP) (3.40 p.m.): The Explosives Bill is designed to replace the existingExplosives Act 1952. As the Opposition spokesman has indicated, the Bill has bipartisan ...
Speech byJOHN MICKELMEMBER FOR LOGANHansard 13 April 1999FORESTRY INDUSTRYMr MICKEL (Logan—ALP) (6.49 p.m.): Tonight we have heard from the guilty people of theOpposition, the people who for two and a half years of Government had their hands on the levers. ...
Speech byJOHN MICKELMEMBER FOR LOGANHansard 26 August 1999OLIVE INDUSTRYMr MICKEL (Logan—ALP) (7.18 p.m.): Tonight I bring some heart and some good news to thepeople of the Lockyer and south-west Queensland with a positive story about the initiatives that ...
Speech byJOHN MICKELMEMBER FOR LOGANHansard 15 September 1999COMMUNITY-BASED REFERENDUM BILLMr MICKEL (Logan—ALP) (10.16 p.m.): The purpose of this Bill is to enable the electors ofQueensland to have the opportunity to participate in the decisions that affect ...
Speech byJOHN MICKELMEMBER FOR LOGANHansard 23 March 1999GAMING MACHINE AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr MICKEL (Logan—ALP) (5.29 p.m.): This Bill should be supported. The club industry, withabout 1.3 million members in Queensland, is largely community ...
Speech byJOHN MICKELMEMBER FOR LOGANHansard 26 August 1999HEALTH SERVICEMr MICKEL (Logan—ALP) (6.50 p.m.): I want to start by congratulating the Leader of theOpposition. This has been a brilliant tactic. Whenever one's leadership is under threat, one drags ...
Speech byKAREN STRUTHERSMEMBER FOR ARCHERFIELDHansard 27 October 1999APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILLEstimates Committee AReport No. 1Ms STRUTHERS (Archerfield—ALP) (11.55 a.m.): In supporting the Estimates Committee Areport, I would like to commend both the ...
Speech byKAREN STRUTHERSMEMBER FOR ARCHERFIELDHansard 28 October 1999APPROPRIATION BILLEstimates Committee FReportMs STRUTHERS (Archerfield—ALP) (2.47 p.m.): I feel a great deal of pride in supporting theexpenditure outlined in the report of Estimates ...
Speech byKAREN STRUTHERSMEMBER FOR ARCHERFIELDHansard 10 November 1999CALL CENTRESMs STRUTHERS (Archerfield—ALP) (10.18 a.m.): Phone rage is something that politicians copfrom time to time, but workers in call centres endure phone rage as a daily feature of ...
Speech byKAREN STRUTHERSMEMBER FOR ARCHERFIELDHansard 10 November 1999FAMILY SERVICES AMENDMENT BILLMs STRUTHERS (Archerfield—ALP) (5.11 p.m.): When we were kids it was drummed into usthat we should be wary of strangers. Family and friends were trying to ...
Speech byKAREN STRUTHERSMEMBER FOR ARCHERFIELDHansard 23 November 1999PHARMACEUTICAL COSTSMs STRUTHERS (Archerfield—ALP) (10.18 a.m.): This morning I called in to visit a friend ofmine who has a chronic illness. He and his wife are worried that the ...
Speech byKAREN STRUTHERSMEMBER FOR ARCHERFIELDHansard 10 June 1999INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS BILLMs STRUTHERS (Archerfield—ALP) (11.49 a.m.): The Industrial Relations Bill 1999 is asignificant milestone in the history of industrial relations in this State, and I am ...
Speech byKAREN STRUTHERSMEMBER FOR ARCHERFIELDHansard 21 July 1999GOODS AND SERVICES TAXMs STRUTHERS (Archerfield—ALP) (10.15 a.m.): The Federal Government is claiming thatpeople will not be worse off under the GST. The vast majority of charitable ...
Speech byKAREN STRUTHERSMEMBER FOR ARCHERFIELDHansard 21 July 1999CHILD ABUSE; FORDE INQUIRY RECOMMENDATIONSMs STRUTHERS (Archerfield—ALP) (6.22 p.m.): I second the amendment. There is no memberof this Government who was not deeply moved and disturbed by the ...
Speech byKAREN STRUTHERSMEMBER FOR ARCHERFIELDHansard 25 August 1999SKILLS WEEKMs STRUTHERS (Archerfield—ALP) (10.20 a.m.): This morning I had the pleasure of launchingthe State Government sponsored Skills Week in my region at the Construction Training Centre ...
Speech byKAREN STRUTHERSMEMBER FOR ARCHERFIELDHansard 25 August 1999ROAD TRANSPORT REFORM BILLMs STRUTHERS (Archerfield—ALP) (4.09 p.m.): Road transport operators provide an essentialservice in delivering goods along the many highways and lonely roads across ...
Speech byKAREN STRUTHERSMEMBER FOR ARCHERFIELDHansard 25 August 1999SES POSITIONS, MERIT SELECTIONMs STRUTHERS (Archerfield—ALP) (6.50 p.m.): I take pleasure in supporting the amendedmotion. In an appalling abuse of parliamentary standards and in fine Mafioso ...
Speech byKAREN STRUTHERSMEMBER FOR ARCHERFIELDHansard 14 September 1999LITERACY IN SCHOOLSMs STRUTHERS (Archerfield—ALP) (10.02 a.m.): The campaign to improve literacy in ourschools is one that must continue in earnest and I acknowledge the firm commitment ...
Speech byKAREN STRUTHERSMEMBER FOR ARCHERFIELDHansard 25 May 1999WEAPONS AMENDMENT BILLMs STRUTHERS (Archerfield—ALP) (9.37 p.m.): Today represents an historic day forQueenslanders who care about their safety and the safety of others. Today, or at the ...
Speech byKAREN STRUTHERSMEMBER FOR ARCHERFIELDHansard 26 May 1999SUICIDE RESEARCHMs STRUTHERS (Archerfield—ALP) (10.14 a.m.): Most members of this House would knowsomeone who has taken their own life or they would know family or friends who have lost a loved ...
Speech byKAREN STRUTHERSMEMBER FOR ARCHERFIELDHansard 9 June 1999FAMILY FRIENDLY WORKPLACESMs STRUTHERS (Archerfield—ALP) (10.23 a.m.): There has been a lot of talk about the needfor our workplaces and social institutions to be more family friendly. However, ...
Speech byKAREN STRUTHERSMEMBER FOR ARCHERFIELDHansard 29 April 1999QUEENSLAND FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY AMENDMENT REGULATION (No. 1) 1999Disallowance of Statutory InstrumentMs STRUTHERS (Archerfield—ALP) (10.58 p.m.): Let me say from the outset that, if ...
Speech byKAREN STRUTHERSMEMBER FOR ARCHERFIELDHansard 16 September 19991999 STATE BUDGETMs STRUTHERS (Archerfield—ALP) (9.48 p.m.): The driving force behind my desire to be amember of Parliament is to have a say on the priorities of Government. I want to ...
Speech byKAREN STRUTHERSMEMBER FOR ARCHERFIELDHansard 11 November 1999DOMESTIC VIOLENCE (FAMILY PROTECTION) AMENDMENT BILLMs STRUTHERS (Archerfield—ALP) (11.36 p.m.): One of the most significant human rightsachievements of the past decade in this State is the ...
Speech byKAREN STRUTHERSMEMBER FOR ARCHERFIELDHansard 10 November 1999ACACIA RIDGE JOBS BOOSTMs STRUTHERS (Archerfield—ALP) (11.05 p.m.): This week, I felt like I had won Gold Lotto.Under the Queensland Industry Development Scheme, industries in an area that ...
Speech byKAREN STRUTHERSMEMBER FOR ARCHERFIELDHansard 19 August 1999FUNDRAISING FOR WOMEN'S SPORTING TEAMSMs STRUTHERS (Archerfield—ALP) (7.02 p.m.): Chook raffles, lamington drives and bingo arebeing superseded by calendar girls as women's sporting teams ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR WARWICKHansard 9 December 1999PROPERTY LAW AMENDMENT BILLMr SPRINGBORG (Warwick—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (9.01 p.m.): This Bill isaimed at providing a clear, comprehensive and fair statutory framework for ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR WARWICKHansard 10 December 1999VEGETATION MANAGEMENT BILLMr SPRINGBORG (Warwick—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (11.06 a.m.): In rising toparticipate in this debate and oppose this repugnant Vegetation Management ...
Speech byMr LEN STEPHANMEMBER FOR GYMPIEHansard 3 March 1999REVOCATION OF STATE FOREST AREASMr STEPHAN (Gympie—NPA) (4.39 p.m.): This afternoon I will not delay the House unduly.However, I wish to make a few comments about this issue. Every couple of weeks, ...
Speech byMr LEN STEPHANMEMBER FOR GYMPIEHansard 26 November 1999PRIMARY INDUSTRY BODIES REFORM BILLMr STEPHAN (Gympie—NPA) (3.25 p.m.): It gives me a great deal of pleasure to join thisdebate. When Pat Purcell was speaking to this Bill, he was getting ...
Speech byMr LEN STEPHANMEMBER FOR GYMPIEHansard 30 November 1999FORESTRY AMENDMENT BILLMr STEPHAN (Gympie—NPA) (12.56 a.m.): It gives me great pleasure to join in this debate onthe Forestry Amendment Bill, although it is very sad that we have to debate this ...
Speech byMr LEN STEPHANMEMBER FOR GYMPIEHansard 9 December 1999WATER RESOURCES AMENDMENT BILLMr STEPHAN (Gympie—NPA) (11.30 a.m.): It gives me a great deal of pleasure to join in thisdebate this morning on the Water Resources Amendment Bill. Wherever we go ...
Speech byDr LESLEY CLARKMEMBER FOR BARRON RIVERHansard 2 March 1999CYCLONE RONADr CLARK (Barron River—ALP) (7.20 p.m.): I have experienced four cyclones since moving toCairns in 1981. I have been through Winifred, Joy, Justin and most recently Cyclone Rona. ...
Speech byDr LESLEY CLARKMEMBER FOR BARRON RIVERHansard 3 March 1999CORRECTIVE SERVICES AND PENALTIES AND SENTENCES AMENDMENT BILLDr CLARK (Barron River—ALP) (10.50 p.m.): Tonight I have been listening with interest to thedebate. It is true that many of my ...
Speech byDr LESLEY CLARKMEMBER FOR BARRON RIVERHansard 9 March 1999REGIONAL COMMUNITIES PROGRAMDr CLARK (Barron River—ALP) (12.20 p.m.): Governments that lose touch and stop listening tothe community are voted out of office. The Beattie Government has learnt ...
Speech byMr LEN STEPHANMEMBER FOR GYMPIEHansard 10 March 1999CORRECTIVE SERVICES AND PENALTIES AND SENTENCES AMENDMENT BILLMr STEPHAN (Gympie—NPA) (10.56 p.m.): It gives me a great deal of pleasure to take part inthis debate. As has been mentioned before ...
Speech byMr LEN STEPHANMEMBER FOR GYMPIEHansard 10 & 24 March 1999CORRECTIVE SERVICES AND PENALTIES AND SENTENCES AMENDMENT BILLMr STEPHAN (Gympie—NPA) (10.56 p.m.): It gives me a great deal of pleasure to take part inthis debate. As has been mentioned ...
Speech byMr LEN STEPHANMEMBER FOR GYMPIEHansard 25 March 1999GYMPIE FLOODSMr STEPHAN (Gympie—NPA) (7.27 p.m.): In February this year businesses and houses inGympie were inundated by flood waters. Buildings suffered very badly and many businesses wereforced ...
Speech byMr LEN STEPHANMEMBER FOR GYMPIEHansard 15 April 1999WORKCOVER QUEENSLAND AMENDMENT BILLMr STEPHAN (Gympie—NPA) (9.51 p.m.): It gives me a great deal of pleasure to join in thedebate this evening and to speak on this very important workers ...
Speech byMr LEN STEPHANMEMBER FOR GYMPIEHansard 10 June 1999INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS BILLMr STEPHAN (Gympie—NPA) (12.34 a.m.): It gives me a great deal of pleasure to join in thisdebate this evening, even at this late hour. One aspect of the present debate on ...
Speech byMr LEN STEPHANMEMBER FOR GYMPIEHansard 22 July 1999AUSTRALIA ACTS (REQUEST) BILLMr STEPHAN (Gympie—NPA) (12.14 p.m.): It gives me a great deal of pleasure to take part inthis debate. From what I have been hearing, it seems that some members are ...
Speech byDr LESLEY CLARKMEMBER FOR BARRON RIVERHansard 10 March 1999POLICING, BARRON RIVER ELECTORATEDr CLARK (Barron River—ALP) (11.25 p.m.): The Beattie Government is a can-do Governmentthat delivers. Before the 1998 election, Police Minister Tom Barton ...
Speech byDr LESLEY CLARKMEMBER FOR BARRON RIVERHansard 10 & 11 March 1999CHILD PROTECTION BILLDr CLARK (Barron River—ALP) (5.54 p.m.): In common with my parliamentary colleagues heretonight, I congratulate the Minister on bringing this legislation into the ...
Speech byDr LESLEY CLARKMEMBER FOR BARRON RIVERHansard 11 March 1999USE OF PLAIN ENGLISH IN GOVERNMENT CORRESPONDENCEDr CLARK (Barron River—ALP) (5.09 p.m.): "Whosoever shall gild or silver or shall with any wash or materials capable of producingthe color or ...
Speech byDr LESLEY CLARKMEMBER FOR BARRON RIVERHansard 23 March 1999COASTWATCHDr CLARK (Barron River—ALP) (7.25 p.m.): When the people of Cairns opened their CairnsPost newspaper on Saturday, 13 March, they were confronted with a screaming ...
Speech byDr LESLEY CLARKMEMBER FOR BARRON RIVERHansard 24 March 1999QUEENSLAND FILM AND TELEVISION INDUSTRYDr CLARK (Barron River—ALP) (10.25 a.m.): Yesterday in this House the Premier announcedthat Coote/Hayes Productions has chosen to locate TV productions ...
Speech byDr LESLEY CLARKMEMBER FOR BARRON RIVERHansard 13 April 1999FORESTRY INDUSTRYDr CLARK (Barron River—ALP) (6.38 p.m.): Indeed there is room for a sustainable industry, butwhat we are debating tonight is the nature of that sustainable industry and the ...
Speech byMr LEN STEPHANMEMBER FOR GYMPIEHansard 26 August 1999ACQUISITION OF LAND AMENDMENT BILLMr STEPHAN (Gympie—NPA) (4.14 p.m.): It gives me great pleasure to take part in this debateon the Acquisition of Land Amendment Bill. I draw to the attention of ...
Speech byMr LEN STEPHANMEMBER FOR GYMPIEHansard 14 September 1999PRIMARY INDUSTRIES LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr STEPHAN (Gympie—NPA) (12.45 p.m.): I take this opportunity to bring to the attention ofthe House a couple of issues that really do not get very ...
Speech byMr LEN STEPHANMEMBER FOR GYMPIEHansard 28 October 1999APPROPRIATION BILLEstimates Committee FReportMr STEPHAN (Gympie—NPA) (12.52 p.m.): It gives me a great deal of pleasure to join in thedebate on the report of Estimate Committee F as it relates to ...
Speech byMr LEN STEPHANMEMBER FOR GYMPIEHansard 24 November 1999LIQUOR AMENDMENT BILLMr STEPHAN (Gympie—NPA) (8.51 p.m.): It gives me a great deal of pleasure to join thedebate on the Liquor Amendment Bill. Those people we honour on Anzac Day paid the ...
Speech byDr LESLEY CLARKMEMBER FOR BARRON RIVERHansard 11 March 1999SPORTING AND ARTS ACADEMY, CAIRNSDr CLARK (Barron River—ALP) (7.12 p.m.): Earlier this week, I spoke about a proposal that wasput forward at the regional communities conference in Cairns for ...
Speech byMr LEN STEPHANMEMBER FOR GYMPIEHansard 3 March 1999GYMPIE FLOODSMr STEPHAN (Gympie—NPA) (11.14 p.m.): In the past week or so I have had the honour ofrepresenting my electorate in relation to the recent floods. Some of the people involved are to ...
Speech byMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard 17 August 1999INTERACTIVE GAMBLING (PLAYER PROTECTION) AMENDMENT BILLMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—IND) (10.58 p.m.): Before addressing the InteractiveGambling (Player Protection) Amendment Bill, I wish ...
Speech byMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard 18 August 1999SCHOOL UNIFORM BILLMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—IND) (10.45 p.m.): In speaking to the School Uniform Bill, Iwould have to disagree with the previous speaker on just a couple of issues. I ...
Speech byMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard 19 August 1999MS C. WENITONGMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—IND) (7.07 p.m.): I rise to pay tribute to a beautiful lady,Cecelia Wenitong, usually called Cec. To her family she was known as Nanna Tong. Cec ...
Speech byMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard 24 August 1999WATER USAGE, GLADSTONE ELECTORATEMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—IND) (12.08 p.m.): I rise to speak on behalf of a group ofpeople in my electorate who have been fighting for a just result over ...
Speech byMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard 24 August 1999TOURISM LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—IND) (3.10 p.m.): In supporting the Tourism LegislationAmendment Bill, I wish to make a couple of points. Tourism Queensland, ...
Speech byMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard 25 August 1999ROAD TRANSPORT REFORM BILLMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—IND) (5.25 p.m.): I thank the Minister for the advice andinformation on the Road Transport Reform Bill that he made available to my ...
Speech byMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard 26 August 1999QUEENSLAND BUILDING SERVICES AUTHORITY AMENDMENT BILLMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—IND) (3.11 p.m.): Together with many other members, Irise to make some comments on the Bill. I ...
Speech byMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard 27 August 1999TAB QUEENSLAND LIMITED PRIVATISATION BILLMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—IND) (2.41 p.m.): I rise to speak to the TAB QueenslandLimited Privatisation Bill, having put on the record on a number ...
Speech byMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard 15 September 1999COMMUNITY-BASED REFERENDUM BILLMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—IND) (10.09 p.m.): Helen Gregorczuk of Queensland saidthis in an introduction to an item about citizen-initiated ...
Speech byMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard 25 November 1999AUDIO VISUAL AND AUDIO LINKS AMENDMENT BILLMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—IND) (3.56 p.m.): I rise to speak to the Audio Visual andAudio Links Amendment Bill. In considering the Bill I went ...
Speech byMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard 26 November 1999PRIMARY INDUSTRY BODIES REFORM BILLMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—IND) (4.13 p.m.): I rise to speak on the Primary IndustryBodies Reform Bill. I recognise that the majority of the ...
Speech byMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard 30 November 1999AMMONIUM NITRATE EXPORT MARKETS Mrs LIZ CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—IND) (1.11 a.m.): I rise tonight to speak on behalf of acompany that is established in my region. Orica, originally ...
Speech byMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard 1 December 1999ELECTORAL AMENDMENT BILLMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—IND) (9.52 p.m.): In rising to speak to the motion to referthe Electoral Amendment Bill to the Legal, Constitutional and Administrative ...
Speech byMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard 2 December 1999PROSTITUTION BILLMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—IND) (11.44 a.m.): The fact that we are here todaydebating legislation to legalise brothels in Queensland is to me a great tragedy. ...
Speech byMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard 7 December 1999NEW TAX SYSTEM PRICE EXPLOITATION CODE (QUEENSLAND) BILLMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—IND) (12.50 p.m.): This Bill is to address looming problemsin relation to the implementation of a new ...
Speech byMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard 7 December 1999MOTOR ACCIDENT INSURANCE AMENDMENT BILL (No. 2)Mrs LIZ CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—IND) (2.57 p.m.): I just wanted to make a couple ofcomments and perhaps seek clarification from the Minister on ...
Speech byMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard 7 December 1999GAMING MACHINE AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL (No.2)Mrs LIZ CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—IND) (4.11 p.m.): I commend the Minister for the provisionin the Gaming Machine and Other Legislation ...
Speech byMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard 7 December 1999FORESTRY AMENDMENT BILLMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—IND) (9.31 p.m.): I rise to speak to the ForestryAmendment Bill because of its importance to the livelihoods of many people across this ...
Speech byMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard 8 December 1999QUEENSLAND LAW SOCIETY AMENDMENT BILLMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—IND) (5.56 p.m.): I rise to speak on the Queensland LawSociety Amendment Bill in great measure because of the ...
Speech byMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard 9 December 1999CRIMINAL LAW AMENDMENT BILLMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—IND) (6.41 p.m.): It has been said by a writer to the paperthat to implement Queensland's version of Megan's law the Queensland ...
Speech byMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard 9 December 1999WATER RESOURCES AMENDMENT BILLMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—IND) (2.30 p.m.): As has been said by other speakerstoday, water is an essential element of any community's existence, let alone ...
Speech byMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard 9 December 1999PROPERTY LAW AMENDMENT BILLMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—IND) (10.37 p.m.): I rise to acknowledge the contributionthat couples make in a relationship—both the man and the woman. In the ...
Speech byMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard 10 November 1999GREYHOUND RACING INDUSTRYMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—IND) (11.08 p.m.): It is more than disappointing thattonight I speak in defence of yet another group of people who appear to have ...
Speech byMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard 11 November 1999PUBLIC SECTOR ETHICS AMENDMENT BILLMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—IND) (9.16 p.m.): In speaking to the Public Sector EthicsBill, I will probably be reiterating the comments of members on ...
Speech byMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard 11 November 1999DOMESTIC VIOLENCE (FAMILY PROTECTION) AMENDMENT BILLMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—IND) (12.06 a.m.): I rise to speak on the Domestic Violence(Family Protection) Amendment Bill. The ...
Speech byMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard 23 November 1999LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL (No. 2)Mrs LIZ CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—IND) (5.13 p.m.): Rather than contradicting the previousspeaker in the debate on the Local ...
Speech byMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard 24 November 1999HEALTH LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—IND) (12.40 p.m.): I, too, rise to support this legislation.Depending on the definition of "rural and remote", we have ...
Speech byMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard 17 September 19991999 STATE BUDGETMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—IND) (11.59 a.m.): It really is a privilege to be able to speakon this year's Budget. For many people in the State, when the Budget is ...
Speech byMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard 27 October 1999LIQUOR AMENDMENT BILLMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—IND) (9.05 p.m.): We have debated this issue that iscurrently before the House over a long period. We have debated it as a motion and now ...
Speech byMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard 28 October 1999APPROPRIATION BILLEstimates Committee EReportMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—IND) (11.51 a.m.): At the outset, may I thank the memberfor Mackay for his work as chairman of the committee. I ...
Speech byMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard 10 December 1999VEGETATION MANAGEMENT BILLMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—IND) (3.36 p.m.): The actions of the ALP Government inintroducing this Bill are of significant concern. The Premier has talked ad ...
Speech byMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard 10 December 1999PARLIAMENTARY AMNESTY GROUPHuman Rights Violations, East TimorMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—IND) (4.54 p.m.): At the end of World War I, most peoplewould have thought that man's inhumanity ...
Speech byMr M. ROWELLMEMBER FOR HINCHINBROOKHansard 3 March 1999CYCLONE RONAMr ROWELL (Hinchinbrook—NPA) (10.28 a.m.): I would like to highlight how Cyclone Rona hasimpacted heavily on the north Queensland and far-north Queensland coast. The inundation of ...
Speech byMr M. ROWELLMEMBER FOR HINCHINBROOKHansard 10 March 1999CORRECTIVE SERVICES AND PENALTIES AND SENTENCES AMENDMENT BILLMr ROWELL (Hinchinbrook—NPA) (10.46 p.m.): Tonight we have heard a lot from both sides ofthe House about the Corrective Services and ...
Speech byMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard 10 November 1999FAMILY SERVICES AMENDMENT BILLMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—IND) (4.58 p.m.): In speaking to this Bill, firstly, I would liketo thank the Minister for giving me the opportunity to be ...
Speech byMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard 25 November 1999ANZAC DAY AMENDMENT BILLMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—IND) (12.40 p.m.): From its inauguration, the Anzac DayTrust was funded by liquor licensing fees. In the absence of those liquor ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 17 August 1999MOTIONS OF CONDOLENCEDeaths of Mr C. R. Rappolt and Mr R. B. J. PilbeamDr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (Leader of the Liberal Party) (10.12 a.m.): Charlie Rappolt came tothis place as part of a protest ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 17 August 1999GOCORP Dr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (Leader of the Liberal Party) (12.04 p.m.): Last month, in the wakeof the Productivity Commission's disturbing report on gambling, the Treasurer promised to curb ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 17 August 1999INTERACTIVE GAMBLING (PLAYER PROTECTION) AMENDMENT BILLAll Stages Dr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (Leader of the Liberal Party) (2.33 p.m.): I rise to support the Leaderof the Opposition in opposing the ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 10 November 1999FAMILY SERVICES AMENDMENT BILLMr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (3.34 p.m.): This Bill amends the Family Services Act 1987,which is the overarching legislation for the Department of ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 11 November 1999DOMESTIC VIOLENCE (FAMILY PROTECTION) AMENDMENT BILLMr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (10.56 p.m.): Two points need to be made at the outset ofthe Opposition's response to the Minister's ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 8 December 1999BILLS: REMAINING STAGESMr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (11.49 a.m.): It would have been obvious that I would wantto rise and speak to the motion moved by the Leader of the House. I have a ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 8 December 1999QUEENSLAND LAW SOCIETY AMENDMENT BILLMr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (5.28 p.m.): In speaking to the Queensland Law SocietyAmendment Bill, I point out that many of the people who enter ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 8 December 1999PARLIAMENTARY COMMISSIONER AND FREEDOM OF INFORMATION AMENDMENT BILLMr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (8.58 p.m.): The Opposition supports this Bill. In the main, itcontains sensible ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 26 October 1999MOTION OF CONDOLENCEDeath of Sir Charles WanstallMr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (10.02 a.m.): I rise in this condolence debate to add mywords. Sir Charles Wanstall was known to me for ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 27 October 1999APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILLEstimates Committee AReport No. 1Mr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (12.10 p.m.): I rise to speak in the debate on theAppropriation (Parliament) Bill, because ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 27 October 1999APPROPRIATION BILLEstimates Committee BReportMr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (3.31 p.m.): The people of Queensland believed that thenew Labor Government would continue the great work ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 27 October 1999GAMBLING INDUSTRY Mr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (11 p.m.): Some months ago, I spoke in this place about myconcerns regarding the spread of poker machines and the issue of gambling ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 28 October 1999APPROPRIATION BILLEstimates Committee GReport Mr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (3.33 p.m.): I place on record my thanks to the committeemembers, the chairman of the committee, the staff ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 9 November 1999GAMING MACHINESMr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (7.04 p.m.): The Australian Bureau of Statistics' retail tradefigures include net takings from gaming machines. It is little wonder that ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 11 November 1999DOMESTIC VIOLENCE (FAMILY PROTECTION) AMENDMENT BILLMr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (2.32 p.m.): I rise to speak in view of the proceedings thatoccurred before lunch today. The ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 23 November 1999LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL (No. 2)Mr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (4.37 p.m.): I rise to speak about the proposal for four-yearterms put forward in this ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 24 November 1999PERSONS CONVICTED OF OFFENCES AGAINST CHILDRENMr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (6.15 p.m.)—In rising to support this motion, I am pleased tosee that it does have the support of the Labor ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 24 November 1999TRADE MEASUREMENT AMENDMENT BILLMr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (5.07 p.m.): I rise to speak about the Trade MeasurementAmendment Bill, which is a terribly important piece of ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 24 November 1999LIQUOR AMENDMENT BILLMr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (9.27 p.m.): I commend the member for Toowoomba Northfor bringing forward this legislation. It is very difficult to understand the ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 1 December 1999ADOPTIONSMr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (11.21 p.m.): More and more I am receiving complaintsabout the Department of Family, Youth and Community Care's Adoption Services Branch. This ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 2 December 1999PROSTITUTION BILLMr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (12.11 p.m.): This legislation is a great disappointment. ThePremier promised to change the current situation by removing single sex ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 2 December 1999STATE GOVERNMENT PERFORMANCEMr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (5.45 p.m.): Unemployment is up and job creation is halfwhat it was under the coalition, yet the Premier comes into this ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 7 December 1999GAMING MACHINE AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL (No.2)Mr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (3.55 p.m.): As the shadow Minister indicated, much of thisBill deals with technical amendments. ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 16 September 19991999 STATE BUDGETMr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (4.12 p.m.): The Minister for Families, Youth and CommunityCare and Minister for Disability Services cannot be trusted, screams the ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 24 November 1999MILPERA STATE HIGH SCHOOLMr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (10.54 p.m.): In October 1998 the Milpera Special Schoolbecame known as the Milpera State High School. It caters for students ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 25 November 1999AUDIO VISUAL AND AUDIO LINKS AMENDMENT BILLMr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (3.27 p.m.): I rise to support the Audio Visual and AudioLinks Amendment Bill. The Bill takes audiovisual and ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 30 November 1999RIVER NOISEMr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (1.21 a.m.): I rise to make some brief comments about thegrowing problem of noise emanating predominantly from speed boats on the Brisbane ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 1 December 1999NATURAL SCIENCES PRECINCTMr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (10.21 a.m.): This Government says that it is listening to thepeople. I look forward to seeing this Government listening to the ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 10 November 1999ELECTIVE SURGERY WAITING LISTSMr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (6.44 p.m.): This amendment moved by the Minister ismeaningless. It simply congratulates the Minister for Health for ...
Speech byMr G. HEALYMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA NORTHHansard 24 August 1999TOURISM LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr HEALY (Toowoomba North—NPA) (12.28 p.m.): At the outset, I inform the House that theOpposition will not be opposing the legislation that is before us ...
Speech byMr G. HEALYMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA NORTHHansard 25 August 1999ROAD TRANSPORT REFORM BILLMr HEALY (Toowoomba North—NPA) (2.41 p.m.): In rising to speak to the Road TransportReform Bill, at the outset I say that it is not before time. I am sure that the ...
Speech byMr G. HEALYMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA NORTHHansard 27 August 1999TAB QUEENSLAND LIMITED PRIVATISATION BILLMr HEALY (Toowoomba North—NPA) (11.13 a.m.): As the shadow Treasurer has outlined, thecoalition will not be opposing this legislation—this extremely ...
Speech byMr G. HEALYMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA NORTHHansard 16 September 19991999 STATE BUDGETMr HEALY (Toowoomba North—NPA) (5.22 p.m.): I welcome the opportunity to participate inthis Budget reply debate. Firstly, I wish to make a few comments on the ...
Speech byMr G. HEALYMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA NORTHHansard 27 May 1999TOOWOOMBA'S FIVE VITAL PROJECTSMr HEALY (Toowoomba North—NPA) (7.10 p.m.): I rise in this debate in support of mycolleague the member for Toowoomba South, whose contributions in this House on ...
Speech byMr G. HEALYMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA NORTHHansard 8 June 1999NELLY BAY DEVELOPMENT, MAGNETIC ISLANDMr HEALY (Toowoomba North—NPA) (6.40 p.m.): The Nelly Bay harbour development loomsas a catalyst for a substantial boom for tourism and small business in ...
Speech byMr G. HEALYMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA NORTHHansard 8 June 1999COBB & CO. MUSEUMMr HEALY (Toowoomba North—NPA) (11.57 p.m.): The Cobb & Co. Museum, located in myelectorate, opened as a branch of the Queensland Museum in December 1987 to display the ...
Speech byMr G. HEALYMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA NORTHHansard 10 June 1999INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS BILLMr HEALY (Toowoomba North—NPA) (12 p.m.): The Government's Industrial Relations Bill1999 will clearly send Queensland back to the Dark Ages of union domination and ...
Speech byMr G. HEALYMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA NORTHHansard 14 April 1999ANZAC DAY TRADING HOURSMr HEALY (Toowoomba North—NPA) (6.07 p.m.): I rise to second the motion moved by themember for Gladstone and the subsequent amendment that she has moved. In doing so, I ...
Speech byMr G. HEALYMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA NORTHHansard 27 April 1999PRIVATISATION OF TABMr HEALY (Toowoomba North—NPA) (10.14 a.m.): This Government has effectively torn thethoroughbred racing industry in this State apart. What absolute political thuggery to ...
Speech byMr G. HEALYMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA NORTHHansard 28 April 1999RETAIL SHOP LEASES AMENDMENT BILLMr HEALY (Toowoomba North—NPA) (3.52 p.m.): The Retail Shop Leases Amendment Bill1999 will be supported by the Opposition. At the outset, I thank the Minister ...
Speech byMr G. HEALYMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA NORTHHansard 29 April 1999PERFORMANCE OF MINISTERSMr HEALY (Toowoomba North—NPA) (6.19 p.m.): I rise to support the motion moved by themember for Burnett, and in doing so I wish to highlight the disastrous performance ...
Speech byMr G. HEALYMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA NORTHHansard 29 April 1999QUEENSLAND FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY AMENDMENT REGULATION (No. 1) 1999 Disallowance of Statutory InstrumentMr HEALY (Toowoomba North—NPA) (10.29 p.m.): I second the motion of disallowance ...
Speech byMr G. HEALYMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA NORTHHansard 11 November 1999LIQUOR (EVICTIONS, UNLICENSED SALES AND OTHER MATTERS) AMENDMENT BILLMr HEALY (Toowoomba North—NPA) (4.13 p.m.): The coalition will support the Liquor(Evictions, Unlicensed Sales and Other ...
Speech byMr G. HEALYMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA NORTHHansard 24 November 1999LIQUOR AMENDMENT BILLMr HEALY (Toowoomba North—NPA) (9.37 p.m.), in reply: I thank all members of this Chamberfor their contributions to this debate. The debate has been lengthy and, at ...
Speech byMr G. HEALYMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA NORTHHansard 25 November 1999ANZAC DAY AMENDMENT BILLMr HEALY (Toowoomba North—NPA) (11.50 a.m.): I will be very brief with my comments,because I know that there are other members, including the honourable member for ...
Speech byMr G. HEALYMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA NORTHHansard 1 December 1999TOOWOOMBA AND DISTRICT SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTYMr HEALY (Toowoomba North—NPA) (10.25 a.m.): I wish to bring to the attention of theMinister for Primary Industries the current ...
Speech byMr G. HEALYMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA NORTHHansard 1 December 1999TOOWOOMBA AND DISTRICT SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTYMr HEALY (Toowoomba North—NPA) (10.25 a.m.): I wish to bring to the attention of theMinister for Primary Industries the current ...
Speech byMr G. HEALYMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA NORTHHansard 3 March 1999MINISTER FOR RACINGMr HEALY (Toowoomba North—NPA) (6.11 p.m.): I move—"That this House condemns the Minister for Racing over his reluctance to consult withkey racing industry groups on the ...
Speech byMr G. HEALYMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA NORTHHansard 23 March 1999LIQUOR AMENDMENT BILLMr HEALY (Toowoomba North—NPA) (10.07 a.m.): I move—"That the Bill be now read a second time."On 11 March this Parliament rejected a motion moved by the member for ...
Speech byMr G. HEALYMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA NORTHHansard 24 March 1999MOUNT LOFTY NURSING HOMEMr HEALY (Toowoomba North—NPA) (10.23 a.m.): Health Minister Edmond's refusal tooverturn a decision by Queensland Health to demolish a unit at Toowoomba's Mount Lofty ...
Speech byMr G. HEALYMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA NORTHHansard 9 December 1999WATER RESOURCES AMENDMENT BILLMr HEALY (Toowoomba North—NPA) (2.57 p.m.): In rising to speak to the Water ResourcesAmendment Bill, in the time allotted to me I would like to expand a little ...
Speech byMr G. HEALYMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA NORTHHansard 18 August 1999TAB PRIVATISATIONMr HEALY (Toowoomba North—NPA) (6.27 p.m.): The appointment of the ALP Treasurer to theTAB board simply continues the tradition that has been established by the Queensland ...
Speech byMr G. HEALYMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA NORTHHansard 27 October 1999APPROPRIATION BILLEstimates Committee DReportMr HEALY (Toowoomba North—NPA) (4.59 p.m.): It is a great pleasure to be able to rise tomake a contribution to this debate in relation to ...
Speech byMr G. HEALYMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA NORTHHansard 14 April 1999LIQUOR AMENDMENT BILLMr HEALY (Toowoomba North—NPA) (10.07 a.m.): Later this afternoon this Parliament willdebate a motion that should see a piece of legislation debated in this House later on ...
Speech byHOWARD HOBBSMEMBER FOR WARREGOHansard 20 July 1999NATIVE TITLE (QUEENSLAND) STATE PROVISIONS AMENDMENT BILLMr HOBBS (Warrego—NPA) (3.11 p.m.): Today I want to talk about the Native Title(Queensland) State Provisions Amendment Bill. Members would be ...
Speech byHOWARD HOBBSMEMBER FOR WARREGOHansard 20 July 1999SOUTH EAST QUEENSLAND REGIONAL FOREST AGREEMENTMr HOBBS (Warrego—NPA) (6.36 p.m.): I say to the Deputy Premier that his Government hasachieved another record in this State: it has united the ...
Speech byHOWARD HOBBSMEMBER FOR WARREGOHansard 17 August 1999INTERACTIVE GAMBLING (PLAYER PROTECTION) AMENDMENT BILLMr HOBBS (Warrego—NPA) (12.16 a.m): I am pleased to respond to the Interactive Gambling(Player Protection) Amendment Bill before the House. ...
Speech byHOWARD HOBBSMEMBER FOR WARREGOHansard 19 August 1999SELECT COMMITTEE ON TRAVELSAFEMr HOBBS (Warrego—NPA) (10.26 a.m.): It is a pleasure to speak today in support of theTravelsafe Committee's Report No. 27, Unlicensed, Unregistered and on the Road. I ...
Speech byHOWARD HOBBSMEMBER FOR WARREGOHansard 26 August 1999ACQUISITION OF LAND AMENDMENT BILLMr HOBBS (Warrego—NPA) (4.18 p.m.): It is my pleasure to speak on the Acquisition of LandAmendment Bill. As the shadow Minister has said, the Opposition will be ...
Speech byHOWARD HOBBSMEMBER FOR WARREGOHansard 16 September 1999WATER RESOURCES, RURAL QUEENSLANDMr HOBBS (Warrego—NPA) (6.10 p.m.): It is my pleasure to second this motion before theHouse tonight. In 1996 I was given the privilege of introducing a blueprint ...
Speech byHOWARD HOBBSMEMBER FOR WARREGOHansard 16 September 19991999 STATE BUDGETMr HOBBS (Warrego—NPA) (9.27 p.m.): I was interested to hear the member for Kallangur saythat the Budget delivered some great things for the Caboolture and Pine Rivers areas. ...
Speech byHOWARD HOBBSMEMBER FOR WARREGOHansard 11 November 1999COMMUNITY SERVICES LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr HOBBS (Warrego—NPA) (3.38 p.m.): It is a pleasure to speak to the Community ServiceLegislation Amendment Bill. The policy objectives of the Bill ...
Speech byHOWARD HOBBSMEMBER FOR WARREGOHansard 11 November 1999PUBLIC SECTOR ETHICS AMENDMENT BILLMr HOBBS (Warrego—NPA) (9.03 p.m.): I am pleased to speak to the Public Sector EthicsAmendment Bill 1999. The National Party's interest in this debate lies in ...
Speech byHOWARD HOBBSMEMBER FOR WARREGOHansard 23 November 1999LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL (No. 2)Mr HOBBS (Warrego—NPA) (3.20 p.m.): I rise to speak on the Local Government and OtherLegislation Amendment Bill. The policy objectives ...
Speech byHOWARD HOBBSMEMBER FOR WARREGOHansard 24 November 1999HEALTH LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr HOBBS (Warrego—NPA) (12.07 p.m.): It is my pleasure to speak to this Health LegislationAmendment Bill. The aspect of this Bill that I wish to refer to is that ...
Speech byHOWARD HOBBSMEMBER FOR WARREGOHansard 3 December 1999FORESTRY AMENDMENT BILLMr HOBBS (Warrego—NPA) (11.49 a.m.): The objectives of this Bill are to amend the ForestryAct 1959 specifically to implement part of the Queensland Government's plan, which ...
Speech byHOWARD HOBBSMEMBER FOR WARREGOHansard 7 December 1999DIESEL FUEL REBATE SCHEMEMr HOBBS (Warrego—NPA) (10.23 a.m.): Today I wish to raise concerns in this House inrelation to the proposed diesel fuel concession for local government. The Minister for ...
Speech byHOWARD HOBBSMEMBER FOR WARREGOHansard 7 December 1999RURAL SUMMITMr HOBBS (Warrego—NPA) (11.50 a.m.): I have already briefed the House on the rural summitheld in Canberra in October this year. Today I will summarise some of the points raised at the ...
Speech byHOWARD HOBBSMEMBER FOR WARREGOHansard 17 September 1999SOUTH EAST QUEENSLAND WATER BOARD (REFORM FACILITATION) BILLMr HOBBS (Warrego—NPA) (10.40 a.m.): As the shadow Minister said, the Opposition will besupporting the South-East Queensland Water ...
Speech byHOWARD HOBBSMEMBER FOR WARREGOHansard 9 November 1999RURAL SUMMITMr HOBBS (Warrego—NPA) (12.10 p.m.): I want to brief the House on the rural summit thatwas held in Canberra recently. Many people are aware that rural Australia has been hurting for a ...
Speech byHOWARD HOBBSMEMBER FOR WARREGOHansard 10 November 1999LIQUOR AMENDMENT BILLMr HOBBS (Warrego—NPA) (8.50 p.m.): I am very pleased to speak on the Liquor AmendmentBill 1999. As everyone knows, Anzac Day is one of the most special days of the year. The ...
Speech byHOWARD HOBBSMEMBER FOR WARREGOHansard 8 June 1999LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr HOBBS (Warrego—NPA) (4.26 p.m.): This Bill proposes changes to the Local GovernmentAct 1993 for law-making processes, the conduct of elections ...
Speech byHOWARD HOBBSMEMBER FOR WARREGOHansard 8 June 1999NELLY BAY DEVELOPMENT, MAGNETIC ISLANDMr HOBBS (Warrego—NPA) (6.19 p.m.) What a disgraceful performance by the DeputyPremier!Mr Borbidge: The contribution of the Goss Government was an EIS announced ...
Speech byHOWARD HOBBSMEMBER FOR WARREGOHansard 9 June 1999BURNETT WATER STORAGEMr HOBBS (Warrego—NPA) (6.32 p.m.): What a disgraceful contribution by Governmentmembers! I can sum it up very simply by saying that if bulldust could be put into music, those ...
Speech byHOWARD HOBBSMEMBER FOR WARREGOHansard 10 June 1999INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS BILLMr HOBBS (Warrego—NPA) (2.50 p.m.): I think the speech of the member who has justresumed his seat will go down in history and that he will be voted out at the next election. ...
Speech byHOWARD HOBBSMEMBER FOR WARREGOHansard 30 November 1999LOCAL GOVERNMENT FUNDINGMr HOBBS (Warrego—NPA) (10.15 a.m.): I wish to advise this House about finance, LaborParty style. In a desperate need to fund the Budget, this Government raided ...
Speech byHOWARD HOBBSMEMBER FOR WARREGOHansard 30 November 1999TREE CLEARINGMr HOBBS (Warrego—NPA) (11.30 a.m.): Recently, much has been said about tree clearing inQueensland. The perception given by this Government and conservationists is that ...
Speech byHOWARD HOBBSMEMBER FOR WARREGOHansard 30 November 1999TREE-CLEARING GUIDELINESMr HOBBS (Warrego—NPA) (6.25 p.m.): I refer to my speech during the Matters of PublicInterest debate this morning. The Minister stated that the latest figures showed that ...
Speech byHOWARD HOBBSMEMBER FOR WARREGOHansard 7 December 1999TREE-CLEARING GUIDELINESMr HOBBS (Warrego—NPA) (6.25 p.m.): "No child will live in poverty." Do members rememberthat statement by Bob Hawke? Do honourable members also remember "Lock, stock and ...
Speech byHOWARD HOBBSMEMBER FOR WARREGOHansard 11 November 1999SELECT COMMITTEE ON TRAVELSAFEDrug-driving in QueenslandMr HOBBS (Warrego—NPA) (10.10 a.m.): It is my pleasure to speak on the TravelsafeCommittee's report on drug-driving in Queensland. As the ...
Speech byMr JIM PEARCEMEMBER FOR FITZROYHansard 1 December 1999PROSTITUTION BILLMr PEARCE (Fitzroy—ALP) (5.06 p.m.): Firstly, before I commence my contribution to thisdebate, I congratulate the member for Mulgrave on his well-researched and presented ...
Speech byMr JIM PEARCEMEMBER FOR FITZROYHansard 7 December 1999TREE-CLEARING GUIDELINESMr PEARCE (Fitzroy—ALP) (6.52 p.m.): As elected representatives of the people ofQueensland, we have obligations to be environmentally conscious of the day-to-day activities ...
Speech byMr JIM PEARCEMEMBER FOR FITZROYHansard 10 December 1999VEGETATION MANAGEMENT BILLMr PEARCE (Fitzroy—ALP) (2.30 p.m.): It is a pleasure for me to join in this debate. As amember representing a rural electorate, I hope that I can put some balance into ...
Speech byMrs J. SHELDONMEMBER FOR CALOUNDRAHansard 2 March 1999MOTION OF CONDOLENCEDeaths of Mr R. T. McLean, MLA, and Mr L. J. Yewdale, MLAMrs SHELDON (Caloundra—LP) (10.29 a.m.): I will be brief; I know that time is moving on. Iwould like to express my ...
Speech byMrs J. SHELDONMEMBER FOR CALOUNDRAHansard 3 March 1999ADDRESS IN REPLYMrs SHELDON (Caloundra—LP) (3.50 p.m.): I welcome this opportunity to speak in the Addressin Reply debate. At the outset, I express my respect and best wishes to our Governor, ...
Speech byMrs J. SHELDONMEMBER FOR CALOUNDRAHansard 3 March 1999MINISTER FOR RACINGMrs SHELDON (Caloundra—LP) (6.47 p.m.): At the outset, I pay tribute to Mr Des Scanlan, apast Chairman of the Corbould Park Racecourse. Unfortunately, Des passed away a short ...
Speech byMrs J. SHELDONMEMBER FOR CALOUNDRAHansard 23 March 1999GAMING MACHINE AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMrs SHELDON (Caloundra—LP) (3.46 p.m.): I wish to make a few comments about the GamingMachine and Other Legislation Amendment Bill. Although I ...
Speech byMrs J. SHELDONMEMBER FOR CALOUNDRAHansard 24 March 1999CORRECTIVE SERVICES AND PENALTIES AND SENTENCES AMENDMENT BILLMrs SHELDON (Caloundra—LP) (8.44 p.m.): The Bill we are debating tonight is all aboutwhether or not we support justice. It is about ...
Speech byMrs J. SHELDONMEMBER FOR CALOUNDRAHansard 25 March 1999MR L. AND MRS K. BILNEYMrs SHELDON (Caloundra—LP) (10.24 a.m.): I speak on an issue of grave concern to manyQueenslanders and, in particular, to two of my constituents, Len and Kay Bilney. Mr and ...
Speech byMr JIM PEARCEMEMBER FOR FITZROYHansard 28 October 1999APPROPRIATION BILLEstimates Committee EReportMr PEARCE (Fitzroy—ALP) (11.45 a.m.): Estimates Committee E heard from the Minister forMines and Energy and the Minister for Health, and in the time ...
Speech byMr JIM PEARCEMEMBER FOR FITZROYHansard 10 November 1999LIQUOR AMENDMENT BILLMr PEARCE (Fitzroy—ALP) (9.16 p.m.): I have thought long and hard about making acontribution to this debate. As a returned serviceman, I am not one for talking up my active ...
Speech byMr JIM PEARCEMEMBER FOR FITZROYHansard 30 November 1999CHRONIC FATIGUE SYNDROMEMr PEARCE (Fitzroy—ALP) (11.40 a.m.): Today I wish to revisit an issue that I raised in thisplace on 17 August. I spoke about the difficulties confronting a marginalised ...
Speech byMr JIM PEARCEMEMBER FOR FITZROYHansard 30 November 1999TREE-CLEARING GUIDELINESMr PEARCE (Fitzroy—ALP) (6.30 p.m.): Since this debate started tonight, we have heard theOpposition trying desperately to sound like it supports our rural land-holders. ...
Speech byMr JIM PEARCEMEMBER FOR FITZROYHansard 30 November 1999WIDOW'S ALLOWANCEMr PEARCE (Fitzroy—ALP) (1.26 a.m.): Today, I draw the attention of the House to a situationthat fails the equity test, and that is the Commonwealth Government's widow's ...
Speech byMrs J. SHELDONMEMBER FOR CALOUNDRAHansard 13 April 1999CALOUNDRA RAIL CORRIDORMrs SHELDON (Caloundra—LP) (11.50 a.m.): I bring forward as a matter of public importancethe need to review the Government's decision on the Caloundra rail corridor—the ...
Speech byMrs J. SHELDONMEMBER FOR CALOUNDRAHansard 14 April 1999QUEENSLAND AMBULANCE SERVICEMrs SHELDON (Caloundra—LP) (10.09 a.m.): I wish to speak on an issue of concern thataffects all Queenslanders, and particularly a constituent of mine, Mr Craig Ebert. ...
Speech byMrs J. SHELDONMEMBER FOR CALOUNDRAHansard 15 April 1999UNIVERSITY OF THE SUNSHINE COASTMrs SHELDON (Caloundra—LP) (10.28 a.m.): I wish to speak about the official opening of theSunshine Coast University last Tuesday night. It was a great night not ...
Speech byMr JIM PEARCEMEMBER FOR FITZROYHansard 23 November 1999WESTPAC BANK BRANCH, MOURAMr PEARCE (Fitzroy—ALP) (11.19 p.m.): Last night, a public meeting was held in the town ofMoura. The issue concerned the closure of the local branch of the Westpac Bank. ...
Speech byMr JIM PEARCEMEMBER FOR FITZROYHansard 24 November 1999MR W. ALLISONMr PEARCE (Fitzroy—ALP) (11.18 p.m.): On behalf of the Queensland coalmining industry and,in particular, the mineworkers of this State, I wish to place on the public record our ...
Speech byMr JIM PEARCEMEMBER FOR FITZROYHansard 30 November 1999CLUB PREMIER OF AUSTRALIAMr PEARCE (Fitzroy—ALP) (10.09 a.m.): Mining communities are again being targeted by salesrepresentatives pushing tax-driven investment schemes or timeshare options, such ...
Speech byMrs J. SHELDONMEMBER FOR CALOUNDRAHansard 9 March 1999QUEENSLAND HEALTHMrs SHELDON (Caloundra—LP) (10.24 a.m.): It has come to my attention that certainemployees of Queensland Health are being threatened and intimidated by being told that they are ...
Speech byMrs J. SHELDONMEMBER FOR CALOUNDRAHansard 9 March 1999HEALTH PORTFOLIOMrs SHELDON (Caloundra—LP) (6.10 p.m.): I rise to second the motion moved by the memberfor Maroochydore. Queensland Health is in total disarray. In 1993 the health crisis was ...
Speech byMrs J. SHELDONMEMBER FOR CALOUNDRAHansard 10 March 1999SUNSHINE COAST FIREFIGHTERSMrs SHELDON (Caloundra—LP) (10.24 a.m.): I raise a matter of concern regarding firefighterson the Sunshine Coast. The coalition in Government gave permission for the ...
Speech byMr JIM PEARCEMEMBER FOR FITZROYHansard 27 October 1999MR S. RADLOFFMr PEARCE (Fitzroy—ALP) (11.23 p.m.): I stand in this place, the Parliament of Queensland, topay tribute to the late Stanley Charles Radloff, who sadly passed away on 16 September ...
Speech byHon. JUDY SPENCEMEMBER FOR MOUNT GRAVATTHansard 25 November 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTAboriginal and Torres Strait Islander CommunitiesHon. J. C. SPENCE (Mount Gravatt— ALP) (Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait IslanderPolicy and Minister for ...
Speech byHon. JUDY SPENCEMEMBER FOR MOUNT GRAVATTHansard 30 November 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTAnnual Toy SurveyHon. J. C. SPENCE (Mount Gravatt— ALP) (Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait IslanderPolicy and Minister for Women's Policy and Minister for ...
Speech byHon. JUDY SPENCEMEMBER FOR MOUNT GRAVATTHansard 30 November 1999RETIREMENT VILLAGES BILLHon. J. C. SPENCE (Mount Gravatt— ALP) (Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait IslanderPolicy and Minister for Women's Policy and Minister for Fair Trading) ...
Speech byHon. JUDY SPENCEMEMBER FOR MOUNT GRAVATTHansard 2 December 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTAboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Women's Task Force on ViolenceHon. J. C. SPENCE (Mount Gravatt— ALP) (Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait IslanderPolicy ...
Speech byHon. JUDY SPENCEMEMBER FOR MOUNT GRAVATTHansard 10 December 1999PARLIAMENTARY AMNESTY GROUPHuman Rights Violations, East TimorHon. J. C. SPENCE (Mount Gravatt— ALP) (Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait IslanderPolicy and Minister for Women's ...
Speech byJULIE ATTWOODMEMBER FOR MOUNT OMMANEYHansard 10 March 1999JINDALEE STATE SCHOOL FIREMrs ATTWOOD (Mount Ommaney—ALP) (10.14 a.m.): At 3 o'clock in the morning the peacewas interrupted by the pressing sound of a fire siren. So close to home, it was ...
Speech byJULIE ATTWOODMEMBER FOR MOUNT OMMANEYHansard 10 March 1999CHILD PROTECTION BILLMrs ATTWOOD (Mount Ommaney—ALP) (4.33 p.m.): I rise to speak in support of the ChildProtection Bill 1998, which will replace in its entirety the outdated and limited ...
Speech byJULIE ATTWOODMEMBER FOR MOUNT OMMANEYHansard 27 May 1999MIDDLE PARK STATE SCHOOLMrs ATTWOOD (Mount Ommaney—ALP) (7.09 p.m.): The education needs of my electorateare vast. There is always a long list of priorities of capital works and maintenance ...
Speech byJULIE ATTWOODMEMBER FOR MOUNT OMMANEYHansard 8 June 1999CHILD SAFETYMrs ATTWOOD (Mount Ommaney—ALP) (12.03 a.m.): Honourable members of this Housewould all agree that to keep children safe from harm is a challenge faced by parents, teachers ...
Speech byJULIE ATTWOODMEMBER FOR MOUNT OMMANEYHansard 9 June 1999INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS BILLMrs ATTWOOD (Mount Ommaney—ALP) (5.05 p.m.): This Bill is about fairness and flexibility.The Beattie Labor Government wants to see genuine workplace reform balanced ...
Speech byJULIE ATTWOODMEMBER FOR MOUNT OMMANEYHansard 21 July 1999SMALL BUSINESSMrs ATTWOOD (Mount Ommaney—ALP) (11.23 p.m.): Honourable members would have allheard of instances of small businesses in their area going bust. This is happening all too ...
Speech byJULIE ATTWOODMEMBER FOR MOUNT OMMANEYHansard 22 July 1999ASPERGER'S SYNDROME SUPPORT NETWORKMrs ATTWOOD (Mount Ommaney—ALP) (7.06 p.m.): I rise to bring to the attention ofhonourable members the efforts of the community in making the public aware of ...
Speech byJULIE ATTWOODMEMBER FOR MOUNT OMMANEYHansard 25 March 1999FIRE SERVICE TRAININGMrs ATTWOOD (Mount Ommaney—ALP) (7.17 p.m.): I commend the fire service officers andthe Queensland Ambulance Service officers for the great work they do in our community. ...
Speech byJULIE ATTWOODMEMBER FOR MOUNT OMMANEYHansard 13 April 1999CRIMINAL CODE (STALKING) AMENDMENT BILLMrs ATTWOOD (Mount Ommaney—ALP) (5.32 p.m.): The Criminal Code (Stalking)Amendment Bill has been preceded by wide consultation with the community, ...
Speech byJULIE ATTWOODMEMBER FOR MOUNT OMMANEYHansard 14 April 1999SMALL BUSINESS Mrs ATTWOOD (Mount Ommaney—ALP) (10.19 a.m.): On being elected as the member forMount Ommaney, I became the patron of the Centenary Chamber of Commerce. Chambers ofcommerce ...
Speech byJULIE ATTWOODMEMBER FOR MOUNT OMMANEYHansard 14 April 1999WORKCOVER QUEENSLAND AMENDMENT BILL Mrs ATTWOOD (Mount Ommaney—ALP) (4.45 p.m.): It is great to see this Government comeup with a workers compensation reform that is fair to workers and ...
Speech byJULIE ATTWOODMEMBER FOR MOUNT OMMANEYHansard 24 March 1999EDUCATIONMrs ATTWOOD (Mount Ommaney—ALP) (11.24 p.m.): Today I welcomed the students fromthe Corinda State School Year 7 classes to Parliament House. I have visited the school a number ...
Speech byJULIE ATTWOODMEMBER FOR MOUNT OMMANEYHansard 25 March 1999CORRECTIVE SERVICES LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMrs ATTWOOD (Mount Ommaney—ALP) (12.05 p.m.): I congratulate the Minister for Policeand Corrective Services, the Honourable Tom Barton, for this ...
Speech byJULIE ATTWOODMEMBER FOR MOUNT OMMANEYHansard 25 May 1999WEAPONS AMENDMENT BILLMrs ATTWOOD (Mount Ommaney—ALP) (8.47 p.m.): The amendments to the Weapons Act1990 proposed by Mr Feldman in this Bill would have the result of seriously eroding the ...
Speech byJULIE ATTWOODMEMBER FOR MOUNT OMMANEYHansard 27 April 1999ANZAC DAYMrs ATTWOOD (Mount Ommaney—ALP) (10.20 a.m.): I wish to inform the House of thehonour with which schoolchildren in the Mount Ommaney electorate regard the returned servicemenand ...
Speech byJULIE ATTWOODMEMBER FOR MOUNT OMMANEYHansard 25 May 1999THE VIETNAMESE COMMUNITYMrs ATTWOOD (Mount Ommaney—ALP) (11.21 p.m.): On 2 May I attended the inauguration ceremony ofthe Vietnamese Buddhist Temple at Durack. That morning, over 1,000 people ...
Speech byJULIE ATTWOODMEMBER FOR MOUNT OMMANEYHansard 25 May 1999POVERTYMrs ATTWOOD (Mount Ommaney—ALP) (10.19 a.m.): A visit by representatives of the SocialAction Office and Benarrawa, a concerned group of individuals who strive to improve the quality of ...
Speech byJULIE ATTWOODMEMBER FOR MOUNT OMMANEYHansard 14 April 1999VIETNAMESE COMMUNITYMrs ATTWOOD (Mount Ommaney—ALP) (11.03 p.m.): Representing the Premier, theHonourable Peter Beattie, MLA, at a presentation to Vietnamese students on Easter Saturday, I ...
Speech byJULIE ATTWOODMEMBER FOR MOUNT OMMANEYHansard 24 March 1999AMBULANCE SERVICEMrs ATTWOOD (Mount Ommaney—ALP) (10.21 a.m.): Last Friday I visited the OxleyAmbulance Station to listen to the concerns of staff and witness first-hand their operational ...
Speech byJULIE ATTWOODMEMBER FOR MOUNT OMMANEYHansard 11 March 1999PRISONER REHABILITATIONMrs ATTWOOD (Mount Ommaney—ALP) (10.20 a.m.): Part of my role as member for thepeople of Mount Ommaney is to put their views to authorities about Government ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR WARWICKHansard 13 April 1999FORESTRY INDUSTRYMr SPRINGBORG (Warwick—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (6.43 p.m.): Tonight inthis Parliament we will see the Government vote against the continuation of a viable and ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR WARWICKHansard 14 April 1999FINES BILLMr SPRINGBORG (Warwick—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (10.06 a.m.): I move—"That the Bill be now read a second time."I have been advised by Goprint that a technical problem ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR WARWICKHansard 14 April 1999CORRECTIVE SERVICES AND PENALTIES AND SENTENCES AMENDMENT BILLMr SPRINGBORG (Warwick—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (8.30 p.m.), in reply: Atthe outset, I would like to thank all ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR WARWICKHansard 15 April 1999WORKCOVER QUEENSLAND AMENDMENT BILLMr SPRINGBORG (Warwick—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (2.55 p.m.): TheGovernment's plans for significant changes to the State's workers compensation ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR WARWICKHansard 22 July 1999UNIVERSITY OF QUEENSLAND; GATTON COLLEGEMr SPRINGBORG (Warwick—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (6.43 p.m.): It is mypleasure to rise to support the motion moved by the honourable member for ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR WARWICKHansard 17 August 1999INTERACTIVE GAMBLING (PLAYER PROTECTION) AMENDMENT BILLMr SPRINGBORG (Warwick—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (8.40 p.m.): The Premierrose in this House just a few hours ago and expressed ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR WARWICKHansard 19 August 1999COMMISSIONS OF INQUIRY (QUEENSLAND CONSTITUTIONAL REVIEW COMMISSION)REGULATIONMr SPRINGBORG (Warwick—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (11.32 a.m.): I move—"That the Commissions of Inquiry ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR WARWICKHansard 25 August 1999SES POSITIONS, MERIT SELECTIONMr SPRINGBORG (Warwick—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (6.10 p.m.): I rise tosecond the motion moved by the honourable member for Clayfield. It is a pity ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR WARWICKHansard 29 April 1999MEAT INDUSTRY AMENDMENT STANDARD (No. 1) 1999Disallowance of Statutory InstrumentMr SPRINGBORG (Warwick—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (9.29 p.m.): Tonight wehave heard the desperate ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR WARWICKHansard 26 May 1999STOLEN GENERATIONMr SPRINGBORG (Warwick—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (12.51 p.m.): I amsurprised that a Premier who, last year, chose to criticise others for pursuing political agendas ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR WARWICKHansard 26 May 1999CONVICTED CHILD SEX OFFENDERS; NOTIFICATION ORDERSMr SPRINGBORG (Warwick—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (5.22 p.m.): I move—"That this Parliament re-affirms its commitment to protecting the ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR WARWICKHansard 21 July 1999AUSTRALIA ACTS (REQUEST) BILLMr SPRINGBORG (Warwick—NPA) (3.12 p.m.): At the outset I make it clear—I make this pointvery firmly—that neither the Australia Acts (Request) Bill nor its companion, ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR WARWICKHansard 20 July 1999SOUTH EAST QUEENSLAND REGIONAL FOREST AGREEMENTMr SPRINGBORG (Warwick—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (6 p.m.): I move—"That this Parliament supports a South East Queensland Regional Forest ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR WARWICKHansard 21 July 1999FEDERAL COURTS (STATE JURISDICTION) BILLMr SPRINGBORG (Warwick—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (12.39 p.m.): At theoutset, I indicate to the Parliament that the coalition will be supporting ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR WARWICKHansard 8 June 1999STATE DEVELOPMENT AND PUBLIC WORKS ORGANISATION AMENDMENT BILLMr SPRINGBORG (Warwick—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (10.55 p.m.): There is nodoubt that the taking of a person's land for ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR WARWICKHansard 9 June 1999NAMING OF PAEDOPHILESMr SPRINGBORG (Warwick—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (10.13 a.m.): It is withmuch regret that I must inform the House of the Beattie Government's failure—and more ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR WARWICKHansard 9 June 1999BURNETT WATER STORAGEMr SPRINGBORG (Warwick—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (6.42 p.m.): Water isabsolutely crucial to the future of the Burnett region. There is no doubt about that. And the ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR WARWICKHansard 10 June 1999INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS BILLMr SPRINGBORG (Warwick—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (12.14 a.m.): The role ofawards has been substantially altered in the Industrial Relations Bill. The Bill ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR WARWICKHansard 25 August 1999COMMUNITY-BASED REFERENDUM BILLMr SPRINGBORG (Warwick—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (10.36 p.m.): I say at theoutset that the Opposition will also be opposing the legislation before the ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR WARWICKHansard 28 April 1999POLICE POWERS AND RESPONSIBILITIES AND OTHER ACTS (REGISTERS) AMENDMENT BILLMr SPRINGBORG (Warwick—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (2.54 p.m.): It is mypleasure to support this legislation ...
Speech byMr M. ROWELLMEMBER FOR HINCHINBROOKHansard 28 & 29 April 1999COAL MINING SAFETY AND HEALTH BILLMINING AND QUARRYING SAFETY AND HEALTH BILLMr ROWELL (Hinchinbrook—NPA) (5.10 p.m.): The Opposition is pleased to see theintroduction into this House of ...
Speech byMr M. ROWELLMEMBER FOR HINCHINBROOKHansard 29 April 1999PERFORMANCE OF MINISTERSMr ROWELL (Hinchinbrook—NPA) (6.29 p.m.): I rise to support the motion moved by themember for Burnett. One of the most important commodities in this State is electricity. ...
Speech byMr M. ROWELLMEMBER FOR HINCHINBROOKHansard 29 April 1999MEAT INDUSTRY AMENDMENT STANDARD (No. 1) 1999Disallowance of Statutory InstrumentMr ROWELL (Hinchinbrook—NPA) (9.09 p.m.): I think that it is extremely important that weacknowledge what is ...
Speech byMr M. ROWELLMEMBER FOR HINCHINBROOKHansard 27 May 1999PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEEReport No. 56Mr ROWELL (Hinchinbrook—NPA) (10.18 a.m.): I support the motion moved by the member forMooloolah. Compton's Village was a pilot project providing housing for a ...
Speech byMr M. ROWELLMEMBER FOR HINCHINBROOKHansard 27 May 1999STATE DEVELOPMENT AND PUBLIC WORKS ORGANISATION AMENDMENT BILLMr ROWELL (Hinchinbrook—NPA) (3.38 p.m.): I think credibility of Government is extremelyimportant. In rising to speak on the State ...
Speech byMr M. ROWELLMEMBER FOR HINCHINBROOKHansard 10 June 1999INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS BILLMr ROWELL (Hinchinbrook—NPA) (4.35 p.m.): When the Industrial Relations Bill 1999 becomeslaw, it will govern the working relationship between everyday Queenslanders and ...
Speech byMr M. ROWELLMEMBER FOR HINCHINBROOKHansard 20 July 1999NATIVE TITLE (QUEENSLAND) STATE PROVISIONS AMENDMENT BILLMr ROWELL (Hinchinbrook—NPA) (5.23 p.m.): Today, in rising to speak to the Native Title(Queensland) State Provisions Amendment Bill, in ...
Speech byMr M. ROWELLMEMBER FOR HINCHINBROOKHansard 25 August 1999ROAD TRANSPORT REFORM BILLMr ROWELL (Hinchinbrook—NPA) (3.31 p.m.): This Bill is quite important. A lot of the work wasdone initially by the member for Gregory when he was Transport Minister. ...
Speech byMr M. ROWELLMEMBER FOR HINCHINBROOKHansard 25 August 1999SES POSITIONS, MERIT SELECTIONMr ROWELL (Hinchinbrook—NPA) (6.25 p.m.): The power industry has been at the forefront ofthe Government's chronic cronyism campaign. At the top of the heap is the ...
Speech byMr M. ROWELLMEMBER FOR HINCHINBROOKHansard 24 November 1999LIQUOR AMENDMENT BILLMr ROWELL (Hinchinbrook—NPA) (8.30 p.m.), continuing: On Anzac Day in Ingham acommemoration was held for a very significant event that occurred in 1942. During the Second ...
Speech byMr M. ROWELLMEMBER FOR HINCHINBROOKHansard 25 November 1999ANZAC DAY AMENDMENT BILLMr ROWELL (Hinchinbrook—NPA) (12.16 p.m.): I rise to support this Bill because I believe thatit is quite important. It really is about keeping the significance of ...
Speech byMr M. ROWELLMEMBER FOR HINCHINBROOKHansard 26 November 1999PRIMARY INDUSTRY BODIES REFORM BILLMr ROWELL (Hinchinbrook—NPA) (11.29 a.m.): As a person who is involved in both the sugarindustry and the horticultural industries—Mr Mickel: Are you going ...
Speech byMr M. ROWELLMEMBER FOR HINCHINBROOKHansard 30 November 1999TARIFF EQUALISATIONMr ROWELL (Hinchinbrook—NPA) (12.09 p.m.): The tradition of guaranteed, uniform, low powerprices for Queensland householders is dead thanks to this Labor Minister for Mines ...
Speech byMr M. ROWELLMEMBER FOR HINCHINBROOKHansard 25 March 1999PRIMARY PRODUCERS, FAR-NORTH QUEENSLANDMr ROWELL (Hinchinbrook—NPA) (7.15 p.m.): The extremely wet conditions in far-northQueensland have had an adverse impact on many crops. The problems ...
Speech byMr M. ROWELLMEMBER FOR HINCHINBROOKHansard 14 April 1999ACQUISITION OF LAND, DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTMr ROWELL (Hinchinbrook—NPA) (10.13 a.m.): I raise the case of a freehold landowner in theTully district who has been forced to sell a substantial ...
Speech byMr M. ROWELLMEMBER FOR HINCHINBROOKHansard 15 April 1999WORKCOVER QUEENSLAND AMENDMENT BILLMr ROWELL (Hinchinbrook—NPA) (4.13 p.m.): Many industries around Queensland are verydependent on the work force. I think the WorkCover Queensland Amendment ...
Speech byMr M. ROWELLMEMBER FOR HINCHINBROOKHansard 28 April 1999MINISTER FOR MINES AND ENERGYMr ROWELL (Hinchinbrook—NPA) (11 p.m.): During the last sitting of this Parliament, theMinister for Mines and Energy repeated yet again his claim that he would ...
Speech byMr M. ROWELLMEMBER FOR HINCHINBROOKHansard 26 October 1999SUGAR INDUSTRY BILLMr ROWELL (Hinchinbrook—NPA) (2.35 p.m.), continuing: The sugar industry focuses oncommercial decisions. The Queensland industry is a robust industry made up of achievers. ...
Speech byMr M. ROWELLMEMBER FOR HINCHINBROOKHansard 26 October 1999CENSURE OF MINISTER FOR MINES AND ENERGYMr ROWELL (Hinchinbrook—NPA) (6.25 p.m.): The threat that the publicly-owned generatingassets in Queensland could be stranded like whales on a beach is ...
Speech byMr M. ROWELLMEMBER FOR HINCHINBROOKHansard 28 October 1999APPROPRIATION BILLEstimates Committee EReportMr ROWELL (Hinchinbrook—NPA) (11.30 a.m.): This is the first time the QueenslandGovernment has been in deficit since 1977. It is in deficit to the ...
Speech byMr M. ROWELLMEMBER FOR HINCHINBROOKHansard 28 October 1999MINISTER FOR MINES AND ENERGYMr ROWELL (Hinchinbrook—NPA) (6.01 p.m.): I move—"That this House notes the failure of the Minister for Mines and Energy to adequatelyfulfil his ministerial ...
Speech byMr M. ROWELLMEMBER FOR HINCHINBROOKHansard 15 September 1999SUGAR INDUSTRY BILLMr ROWELL (Hinchinbrook—NPA) (5.43 p.m.): The provisions contained in this Bill reflect in themain recommendations made by the Sugar Industry Review Working Party report, ...
Speech byMr M. ROWELLMEMBER FOR HINCHINBROOKHansard 15 September 1999BURNETT REGIONMr ROWELL (Hinchinbrook—NPA) (6.46 p.m.): I rise to lend my support to this motion, which initself shows the massive neglect of the Burnett region. For the benefit of members ...
Speech byMr M. ROWELLMEMBER FOR HINCHINBROOKHansard 10 November 1999UNIFORM ELECTRICITY PRICINGMr ROWELL (Hinchinbrook—NPA) (10.24 a.m.): It is interesting to see one Labor Ministersupporting what is on the Internet and another being very wobbly about it. ...
Speech byMr M. ROWELLMEMBER FOR HINCHINBROOKHansard 10 November 1999SUGAR INDUSTRY BILLMr ROWELL (Hinchinbrook—NPA) (3.17 p.m.): I think that, in every way possible, theOpposition—that is, the coalition parties—have tried to work through this Bill with the ...
Speech byMr M. ROWELLMEMBER FOR HINCHINBROOKHansard 10 November 1999LIQUOR AMENDMENT BILLMr ROWELL (Hinchinbrook—NPA) (10.50 p.m.): In joining the debate on the LiquorAmendment Bill, I have to say that Australia, in comparison with most other countries in the ...
Speech byMr M. ROWELLMEMBER FOR HINCHINBROOKHansard 11 November 1999PERSONAL EXPLANATIONElectricity ChargesMr ROWELL (Hinchinbrook—NPA) (10.03 a.m.), by leave: Yesterday, the Minister for Mines andEnergy claimed that I misled the House by referring to tabled ...
Speech byMr M. ROWELLMEMBER FOR HINCHINBROOKHansard 26 August 1999PRIMARY INDUSTRIES LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr ROWELL (Hinchinbrook—NPA) (5.28 p.m.): I was a little concerned at the Minister'scomments about my obstructionist attitude towards the sugar ...
Speech byMr M. ROWELLMEMBER FOR HINCHINBROOKHansard 17 September 19991999 STATE BUDGETMr ROWELL (Hinchinbrook—NPA) (12.57 p.m.): I rise to speak on the Appropriation Bills. Thisyear's Labor Budget very neatly sums up this Government. There is plenty of smoke ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 8 June 1999SUPERANNUATION (STATE PUBLIC SECTOR) AMENDMENT BILLDr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (Leader of the Liberal Party) (3.18 p.m.): I rise to indicate that theOpposition will be supporting the Superannuation ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 8 June 1999FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATION LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLDr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (Leader of the Liberal Party) (3.21 p.m.): I rise again to indicate thatthe Opposition will be supporting the Financial ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 8 June 1999YEAR 2000 INFORMATION DISCLOSURE BILLDr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (Leader of the Liberal Party) (5.23 p.m.): The Opposition will besupporting the legislation, although later in the Committee stage I will ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 8 June 1999NELLY BAY DEVELOPMENT, MAGNETIC ISLANDDr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (Leader of the Liberal Party) (6.09 p.m.): I rise to second the motionthat this House supports the Government's handling of the Nelly Bay ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 9 June 1999INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS BILLDr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (Leader of the Liberal Party) (4.47 p.m.): It is beyond mycomprehension that an otherwise intelligent man like Peter Beattie cannot grasp a simple ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 4 March 1999HEINER DOCUMENTSMr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (10.27 a.m.): The issue of the Heiner documents is one thathas now plagued the Labor Party for nine very long years. It is an issue borne out ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 4 March 1999ADOPTION OF CHILDREN (HAGUE CONVENTION ON INTERCOUNTRY ADOPTION) AMENDMENTBILLMr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (3.30 p.m.): This Bill is supported by the National/Liberalcoalition. The Bill ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 4 March 1999CHILD PROTECTION BILL Mr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (5.23 p.m.): At the outset, let me say that this legislation,which was formulated for the purpose of protecting Queensland children, was ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 9 March 1999PETFORD TRAINING FARMMr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (7.15 p.m.): Last week, the Minister for Families, Youth andCommunity Care and Minister for Disability Services tabled in the House the ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 10 March 1999CHILD PROTECTION BILLMr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (2.30 p.m.): In resuming the debate on the Child ProtectionBill, I want to raise an issue with the Minister in the interests of herself ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 10 March 1999PROPERTY MARKETEERS, GOLD COAST; SPEED LIMITSMr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (11 p.m.): On Tuesday, 2 February 1999, the Minister forFair Trading rose in this House and raised a number of ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 11 March 1999OXLEY ROADMr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (7.24 p.m.): I rise to talk about the safety of pedestrians,and particularly children, who use Oxley Road, which runs between Chelmer and Oxley. ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 23 March 1999DRUG COURT TRIALMr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (6.24 p.m.): This motion moved by the coalition tackles twoissues: firstly, that of drug offenders and, secondly, that of fine defaulters. We ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 14 April 1999SOUTHERN MORETON BAY ISLANDS; DISABILITY SERVICESMr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (11.07 p.m.): I rise in relation to two matters: firstly, inrelation to the southern Moreton Bay islands, ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 15 April 1999WORKCOVER QUEENSLAND AMENDMENT BILLMr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (12.33 p.m.): The issue that I would like to address as partof this debate relates to Labor's clear lack of consideration ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 27 April 1999CHALLINOR CENTREMr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (10.18 a.m.): Shortly after coming to Government, theMinister for Families, Youth and Community Care and Minister for Disability Services ...
Speech byHon. D. WELLSMEMBER FOR MURRUMBAHansard 8 December 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTSchool Commercial Activities, Code of PracticeHon. D. M. WELLS (Murrumba—ALP) (Minister for Education) (10 a.m.), by leave: Commercialactivities such as advertising on the ...
Speech byHon. D. WELLSMEMBER FOR MURRUMBAHansard 10 December 1999PARLIAMENTARY AMNESTY GROUPHuman Rights Violations, East TimorHon. D. M. WELLS (Murrumba—ALP) (Minister for Education) (4.49 p.m.), by leave, withoutnotice: On behalf of the Queensland ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 3 March 1999ATTORNEY-GENERAL BILLMr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (5.25 p.m.): I second the amendment of the member forWarwick. I rise to speak in this debate as a former Attorney-General of Queensland ...
Speech byHon. D. WELLSMEMBER FOR MURRUMBAHansard 23 November 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTExport EducationHon. D. M. WELLS (Murrumba—ALP) (Minister for Education) (10.02 a.m.), by leave:Queensland is bidding to become the national leader in export education. ...
Speech byHon. D. WELLSMEMBER FOR MURRUMBAHansard 23 November 1999EDUCATION AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLHon. D. M. WELLS (Murrumba—ALP) (Minister for Education) (2.49 p.m.): I move—"That the Bill be now read a second time."This Bill will streamline ...
Speech byHon. D. WELLSMEMBER FOR MURRUMBAHansard 25 November 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTCooler Schools ProgramHon. D. M. WELLS (Murrumba—ALP) (Minister for Education) (9.59 a.m.), by leave: Recentstudies have confirmed that the learning experiences of our ...
Speech byHon. D. WELLSMEMBER FOR MURRUMBAHansard 7 December 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTSpecial EducationHon. D. M. WELLS (Murrumba—ALP) (Minister for Education) (9.54 a.m.), by leave: Staffing forstudents with disabilities is based on a process known as ...
Speech byHon. D. WELLSMEMBER FOR MURRUMBAHansard 19 August 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTLiteracy BenchmarkingHon. D. M. WELLS (Murrumba—ALP) (Minister for Education) (10.11 a.m.), by leave:Queensland has taken an historic lead as States and Territories across ...
Speech byHon. D. WELLSMEMBER FOR MURRUMBAHansard 26 August 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTCentenary of FederationHon. D. M. WELLS (Murrumba—ALP) (Minister for Education) (10.03 a.m.), by leave: In just afew weeks Queensland will be celebrating an historic occasion. ...
Speech byHon. D. WELLSMEMBER FOR MURRUMBAHansard 14 September 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTThe Next Decade Discussion PaperHon. D. M. WELLS (Murrumba—ALP) (Minister for Education) (9.51 a.m.), by leave: In April ofthis year, the Premier and I jointly released a ...
Speech byHon. D. WELLSMEMBER FOR MURRUMBAHansard 15 September 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTLiteracy and Numeracy ReportHon. D. M. WELLS (Murrumba—ALP) (Minister for Education) (9.51 a.m.), by leave: This is thethird tabling of a Queensland Schools Curriculum ...
Speech byHon. D. WELLSMEMBER FOR MURRUMBAHansard 16 September 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTStudents; Selection of SubjectsHon. D. M. WELLS (Murrumba—ALP) (Minister for Education) (10.13 a.m.), by leave: It is againthat time of year when students in the middle ...
Speech byHon. D. WELLSMEMBER FOR MURRUMBAHansard 27 October 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTImpact of GST on EducationHon. D. M. WELLS (Murrumba—ALP) (Minister for Education) (10.02 a.m.), by leave: Last weekevery State school in Queensland should have received a ...
Speech byHon. D. WELLSMEMBER FOR MURRUMBAHansard 28 October 1999APPROPRIATION BILLEstimates Committee FReportHon. D. M. WELLS (Murrumba—ALP) (Minister for Education) (12.58 p.m.): I thank honourablemembers for their participation in the debate. The Education ...
Speech byHon. D. WELLSMEMBER FOR MURRUMBAHansard 11 November 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTYears 1 to 10 Queensland CurriculumHon. D. M. WELLS (Murrumba—ALP) (Minister for Education) (9.47 a.m.), by leave:Queensland schools are on the threshold of a new era of ...
Speech byHon. D. WELLSMEMBER FOR MURRUMBAHansard 12 November 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTBible Studies in State SchoolsHon. D. M. WELLS (Murrumba—ALP) (Minister for Education) (9.38 a.m.), by leave: I confirmthat there is no proposal to ban Bible studies in ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 4 March 1999HEINER DOCUMENTSMr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (6 p.m.): I move—"That this House—(a) condemns the Goss Labor Government for destroying documents pertaining to theHeiner Inquiry and thereby ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 24 March 1999MR G. GUESTMr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (11 p.m.): Some weeks have now passed since MinisterBligh tabled in this House a report dated October 1998 by Sydney based consultant Mr Peter ...
Speech byMr DOUG SLACKMEMBER FOR BURNETTHansard 24 March 1999SUN METALS DISPUTE; GORDONSTONE MINE DISPUTEMr SLACK (Burnett—NPA) (6.26 p.m.): We have two very damaging industrial disputesconfronting Queenslanders at the moment: one at the Gordonstone coalmine ...
Speech byMr DOUG SLACKMEMBER FOR BURNETTHansard 29 March 1999PERFORMANCE OF MINISTERS Mr SLACK (Burnett—NPA) (6 p.m.): I move—"That this House condemns the Beattie Government for the disastrous performance ofits Ministers, particularly Ministers Elder, ...
Speech byMr DOUG SLACKMEMBER FOR BURNETTHansard 26 May 1999PRIVILEGEAnswer by Minister for HealthMr SLACK (Burnett—NPA) (9.30 a.m.): I rise on a matter of privilege. Yesterday in thisParliament, I asked the Minister for Health a specific question regarding ...
Speech byMr DOUG SLACKMEMBER FOR BURNETTHansard 27 May 1999STATE DEVELOPMENT AND PUBLIC WORKS ORGANISATION AMENDMENT BILLMr SLACK (Burnett—NPA) (11.30 a.m.): Honourable members on this side of the Housesupport the better administration of development issues ...
Speech byMrs D. PRATTMEMBER FOR BARAMBAHHansard 3 December 1999FORESTRY AMENDMENT BILLMrs PRATT (Barambah—IND) (3.55 p.m.): In speaking against the Forestry Amendment Bill, Iintend to address the Minister's second-reading speech. I am assuming that that ...
Speech byMrs D. PRATTMEMBER FOR BARAMBAHHansard 9 December 1999WATER RESOURCES AMENDMENT BILLMrs PRATT (Barambah—IND) (12.25 p.m.): In rising to speak to the Water ResourcesAmendment Bill, I begin by acknowledging that there would not be a person in this ...
Speech byMrs D. PRATTMEMBER FOR BARAMBAHHansard 9 December 1999PROPERTY LAW AMENDMENT BILLMrs PRATT (Barambah—IND) (10.22 p.m.): The Property Law Amendment Bill, which relates tode facto couples, is to be commended except for one small section. No-one denies ...
Speech byMr DOUG SLACKMEMBER FOR BURNETTHansard 9 March 1999TRANS-TASMAN MUTUAL RECOGNITION (QUEENSLAND) BILLMr SLACK (Burnett—NPA) (3 p.m.): It had not been my intention to speak to the Bill, because Iexpected the House to be universal in its support for ...
Speech byMr DOUG SLACKMEMBER FOR BURNETTHansard 10 March 1999BEATTIE LABOR GOVERNMENTMr SLACK (Burnett—NPA) (6.25 p.m.): I have listened with interest to the Premier and theDeputy Premier and I think that, rather than call them the can't do Government, we ...
Speech byMrs D. PRATTMEMBER FOR BARAMBAHHansard 9 November 1999EDUCATION FACILITIES, BARAMBAH ELECTORATEMrs PRATT (Barambah—IND) (7.25 p.m.) Concerns regarding the education facilities andeducational working conditions in the Barambah electorate are ...
Speech byMrs D. PRATTMEMBER FOR BARAMBAHHansard 10 November 1999LIQUOR AMENDMENT BILLMrs PRATT (Barambah—IND) (9.06 p.m.): Tonight I rise in support of the Liquor AmendmentBill because it is a worthy and right Bill and there is potential for good to come ...
Speech byMrs D. PRATTMEMBER FOR BARAMBAHHansard 11 November 1999COMMUNITY CABINET MEETING, KINGAROYMrs PRATT (Barambah—IND) (10.16 a.m.): Sunday, 14 November and Monday, 15 Novemberare two days that have been awaited for some time in the Barambah electorate. ...
Speech byMrs D. PRATTMEMBER FOR BARAMBAHHansard 11 November 1999PUBLIC SECTOR ETHICS AMENDMENT BILLMrs PRATT (Barambah—ONP) (9.41 p.m.): I rise to support any Bill that endeavours to bringsome integrity to the position of politicians and the Public Service. ...
Speech byMrs D. PRATTMEMBER FOR BARAMBAHHansard 24 November 1999TICK ERADICATIONMrs PRATT (Barambah—ONP) (10.23 a.m.): Tick eradication is a major factor in protecting ourbeef export market. Our live export market for 1998-99 amounted to $344m. All export ...
Speech byMrs D. PRATTMEMBER FOR BARAMBAHHansard 2 December 1999PROSTITUTION BILLMrs PRATT (Barambah—IND) (12.28 p.m.): I would prefer that this House debate the future ofour children and their children, or our unemployed, or projects to address those issues. ...
Speech byMrs D. PRATTMEMBER FOR BARAMBAHHansard 25 August 1999SCHOOL UNIFORM BILLMrs PRATT (Barambah—IND) (8.37 p.m.): I rise tonight to speak on this Bill because it is a topicthat has been debated for years. I believe there would not be a family dinner ...
Speech byMrs D. PRATTMEMBER FOR BARAMBAHHansard 26 August 1999HEAVY VEHICLE WEIGH STATION Mrs PRATT (Barambah—IND) (7.16 p.m.): I rise to inform the Parliament of a matter that arosein the time of the previous member for Barambah, which has been brought to ...
Speech byMrs D. PRATTMEMBER FOR BARAMBAHHansard 15 September 1999PRIMARY INDUSTRIES LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMrs PRATT (Barambah—IND) (12.50 p.m.): Primary industries have always been a major, if notthe major, contributor to the wealth of this State and ...
Speech byMrs D. PRATTMEMBER FOR BARAMBAHHansard 15 September 1999BURNETT REGIONMrs PRATT (Barambah—IND) (6.36 p.m.): The Premier has just stood up and reduced thisdebate to a political argument, but this issue is beyond politics. This is about people, ...
Speech byMrs D. PRATTMEMBER FOR BARAMBAHHansard 15 September 1999COMMUNITY-BASED REFERENDUM BILLMrs PRATT (Barambah—IND) (8.31 p.m.): I rise today to offer the people of Queensland thechoice between taking their future into their own hands through direct ...
Speech byMrs D. PRATTMEMBER FOR BARAMBAHHansard 17 September 19991999 STATE BUDGETMrs PRATT (Barambah—IND) (4.05 p.m.): In common with other honourable members, I wasboth eager and concerned to get my hands on a copy of this 1999-2000 Budget. Having heard ...
Speech byMrs D. PRATTMEMBER FOR BARAMBAHHansard 27 October 1999SOUTH BURNETT REGIONAL CADET UNITMrs PRATT (Barambah—IND) (11.10 p.m.): The member for Barron River wants to close downa tavern but she cannot support a few hours of closing of licensed premises ...
Speech byMrs D. PRATTMEMBER FOR BARAMBAHHansard 20 July 1999TIMBER INDUSTRY PROTESTMrs PRATT (Barambah—IND) (7.12 p.m.): I rise today on a matter of great concern to thepeople who massed outside the walls of this Parliament today. The people gathered today ...
Speech byMrs D. PRATTMEMBER FOR BARAMBAHHansard 22 July 1999AUSTRALIA ACTS (REQUEST) BILL Mrs PRATT (Barambah—IND) (12.03 p.m.): Today I rise to speak on the Australia Acts(Request) Bill, which has created a wide gamut of feeling not only among honourable ...
Speech byMrs D. PRATTMEMBER FOR BARAMBAHHansard 22 July 1999INTERACTIVE GAMBLING (PLAYER PROTECTION) AMENDMENT BILLMrs PRATT (Barambah—IND) (12.09 a.m.): In rising to speak on this Bill, I have to say firstlythat I am quite disgusted at the way it is being ...
Speech byMrs D. PRATTMEMBER FOR BARAMBAHHansard 24 August 1999TOURISM LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMrs PRATT (Barambah—IND) (3.27 p.m.): I have to disagree with everybody in this House onone thing. Tourism is headed west. The South Burnett is one of the ...
Speech byMrs D. PRATTMEMBER FOR BARAMBAHHansard 14 April 1999TRANSPLANTATION AND ANATOMY AMENDMENT BILL Mrs PRATT (Barambah—IND) (10.35 p.m.): When someone dies it is a terrible loss, not only tothe bereaved family but also to the community. When it is a ...
Speech byMrs D. PRATTMEMBER FOR BARAMBAHHansard 27 April 1999DRUGSMrs PRATT (Barambah—IND) (7.24 p.m.): It is impossible for those of us with no personalexposure to the effects of heroin and other illegal drug addictions to imagine the suffering andtragedies ...
Speech byMrs D. PRATTMEMBER FOR BARAMBAHHansard 10 June 1999INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS BILLMrs PRATT (Barambah—IND) (12 a.m.): I rise tonight to speak on the Industrial Relations Bill1999. I approach the Bill from the angle of the everyday Queenslander and the ...
Speech byMr DOUG SLACKMEMBER FOR BURNETTHansard 8 June 1999NELLY BAY DEVELOPMENT, MAGNETIC ISLANDMr SLACK (Burnett—NPA) (6.29 p.m.): The question is what this debate is really about. What itreally is about is not that everyone on the Government side of the ...
Speech byHon. HENRY PALASZCZUKMEMBER FOR INALAHansard 15 September 1999PRIMARY INDUSTRIES LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLHon. H. PALASZCZUK (Inala—ALP) (Minister for Primary Industries) (2.45 p.m.), in reply: At theoutset, let me thank all honourable members for ...
Speech byHon. HENRY PALASZCZUKMEMBER FOR INALAHansard 26 October 1999SUGAR INDUSTRY BILLHon. H. PALASZCZUK (Inala—ALP) (Minister for Primary Industries) (4.19 p.m.), in reply: TheSugar Industry Bill is an important piece of legislation and the debate on the ...
Speech byHon. HENRY PALASZCZUKMEMBER FOR INALAHansard 27 October 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTJob Creation in Rural and Regional QueenslandHon. H. PALASZCZUK (Inala—ALP) (Minister for Primary Industries) (10.10 a.m.), by leave: TheBeattie Government is driving ...
Speech byHon. HENRY PALASZCZUKMEMBER FOR INALAHansard 25 May 1999REGIONAL FOREST AGREEMENTHon. H. PALASZCZUK (Inala—ALP) (Minister for Primary Industries) (6.26 p.m.): Tonight, we inthis House should be grateful that we are now witnessing a miracle. From the ...
Speech byHon. HENRY PALASZCZUKMEMBER FOR INALAHansard 27 May 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTQFMA; Fisheries ManagementHon. H. PALASZCZUK (Inala—ALP) (Minister for Primary Industries) (10.04 a.m.), by leave: Asthis House will be aware, I have been less than ...
Speech byHon. HENRY PALASZCZUKMEMBER FOR INALAHansard 27 May 1999REGIONAL FOREST AGREEMENTHon. H. PALASZCZUK (Inala—ALP) (Minister for Primary Industries) (6.30 p.m.): I rise to supportthe amendment to the motion. This Government recognises the need to ...
Speech byHon. HENRY PALASZCZUKMEMBER FOR INALAHansard 9 June 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTWear Wool Week; Wear Wool WednesdayHon. H. PALASZCZUK (Inala—ALP) (Minister for Primary Industries) (10.05 a.m.), by leave: Thisweek is Wear Wool Week and today is Wear Wool ...
Speech byHon. HENRY PALASZCZUKMEMBER FOR INALAHansard 20 July 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTDairy Industry Deregulation Hon. H. PALASZCZUK (Inala—ALP) (Minister for Primary Industries) (10.14 a.m.), by leave: Lastweek the Victorian coalition Government announced ...
Speech byHon. HENRY PALASZCZUKMEMBER FOR INALAHansard 21 July 1999SUGAR INDUSTRY BILLHon. H. PALASZCZUK (Inala—ALP) (Minister for Primary Industries) (12.22 p.m.): I move—"That the Bill be now read a second time."This is important legislation, as sugar ...
Speech byHon. HENRY PALASZCZUKMEMBER FOR INALAHansard 22 July 1999UNIVERSITY OF QUEENSLAND; GATTON COLLEGEHon. H. PALASZCZUK Inala—ALP) (Minister for Primary Industries) (6.19 p.m.): It gives megreat pleasure to rise to second the amendment moved by the ...
Speech byHon. HENRY PALASZCZUKMEMBER FOR INALAHansard 29 October 1999PRIMARY INDUSTRY BODIES REFORM BILLHon. H. PALASZCZUK (Inala—ALP) (Minister for Primary Industries) (10.48 a.m.): I move—"That the Bill be now read a second time."This is a very important ...
Speech byHon. HENRY PALASZCZUKMEMBER FOR INALAHansard 10 November 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTWheat Market DevelopmentHon. H. PALASZCZUK (Inala—ALP) (Minister for Primary Industries) (10.06 a.m.), by leave: TheState Government is driving new opportunities for ...
Speech byHon. HENRY PALASZCZUKMEMBER FOR INALAHansard 25 May 1999PRIMARY INDUSTRIES LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLHon. H. PALASZCZUK (Inala—ALP) (Minister for Primary Industries) (3.24 p.m.): I move—"That the Bill be now read a second time."The objective of this ...
Speech byHon. HENRY PALASZCZUKMEMBER FOR INALAHansard 25 August 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTAquaculture ResearchHon. H. PALASZCZUK (Inala—ALP) (Minister for Primary Industries) (10.06 a.m.), by leave:Following the Community Cabinet meeting in Beerwah and ...
Speech byHon. HENRY PALASZCZUKMEMBER FOR INALAHansard 26 August 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTHoop Pine IndustryHon. H. PALASZCZUK (Inala—ALP) (Minister for Primary Industries) (10.10 a.m.), by leave: ThisGovernment is committed to jobs and it is delivering on ...
Speech byHon. HENRY PALASZCZUKMEMBER FOR INALAHansard 15 September 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTSaudi Agriculture 99Hon. H. PALASZCZUK (Inala—ALP) (Minister for Primary Industries) (9.56 a.m.), by leave: Nextmonth Queensland will be strongly represented at one of ...
Speech byHon. HENRY PALASZCZUKMEMBER FOR INALAHansard 27 October 1999FORESTRY INDUSTRYHon. H. PALASZCZUK (Inala—ALP) (Minister for Primary Industries) (6.42 p.m.): In speaking insupport of the Government's amendment to the motion, I wish to reiterate that the ...
Speech byHon. HENRY PALASZCZUKMEMBER FOR INALAHansard 28 October 1999APPROPRIATION BILLEstimates Committee GReportHon. H. PALASZCZUK (Inala—ALP) (Minister for Primary Industries) (3.08 p.m.): In speaking tothe report of Estimates Committee G, I will outline ...
Speech byHon. HENRY PALASZCZUKMEMBER FOR INALAHansard 20 July 1999SOUTH EAST QUEENSLAND REGIONAL FOREST AGREEMENTHon. H. PALASZCZUK (Inala—ALP) (Minister for Primary Industries) (6.31 p.m.): I rise to supportthe Government's amendment, because this Government ...
Speech byHon. HENRY PALASZCZUKMEMBER FOR INALAHansard 21 July 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTCypress Pine Industry Hon. H. PALASZCZUK (Inala—ALP) (Minister for Primary Industries) (10.05 a.m.), by leave: ThisGovernment is committed to rural Queensland. That ...
Speech byHon. HENRY PALASZCZUKMEMBER FOR INALAHansard 25 May 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTMiddle East Trade MissionHon. H. PALASZCZUK (Inala—ALP) (Minister for Primary Industries) (10.03 a.m.), by leave: Lastmonth I had the privilege of leading a trade mission to ...
Speech byJEFF SEENEYMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard 17 August 1999INTERACTIVE GAMBLING (PLAYER PROTECTION) AMENDMENT BILLMr SEENEY (Callide—NPA) (11.18 p.m.): I rise to participate in this debate with a lingeringsense of disgust, which I share with most ...
Speech byJEFF SEENEYMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard 25 August 1999ROAD TRANSPORT REFORM BILLMr SEENEY (Callide—NPA) (12.26 p.m.): I am pleased to be able to participate in this debateon the Road Transport Reform Bill 1999 which, as the shadow Minister indicated, ...
Speech byJEFF SEENEYMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard 26 August 1999ACQUISITION OF LAND AMENDMENT BILLMr SEENEY (Callide—NPA) (3.57 p.m.): I appreciate the opportunity to make some commentson the Acquisition of Land Amendment Bill. As the shadow Minister has ...
Speech byJEFF SEENEYMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard 27 May 1999STATE DEVELOPMENT AND PUBLIC WORKS ORGANISATION AMENDMENT BILLMr SEENEY (Callide—NPA) (3.57 p.m.): I rise to speak against the proposed legislation and, inparticular, to make some comments about that ...
Speech byJEFF SEENEYMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard 10 June 1999INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS BILLMr SEENEY (Callide—NPA) (3.30 p.m.): I rise in this debate to oppose what is probably apredictable piece of legislation, given the ideologies that have just been enunciated by ...
Speech byJEFF SEENEYMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard 10 June 1999TRANSPORT INFRASTRUCTUREMr SEENEY (Callide—NPA) (6.44 p.m.): I rise to support the original motion moved by themember for Gregory calling on this House to condemn the Transport Minister. This debate ...
Speech byJEFF SEENEYMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard 20 July 1999SOUTH EAST QUEENSLAND REGIONAL FOREST AGREEMENTMr SEENEY (Callide—NPA) (6.46 p.m.): Today the forgotten people of the forestry industryhave come to Parliament to publicly express their concern for ...