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Speech byRobert MessengerMEMBER FOR BURNETTHansard Tuesday, 28 February 2006RETIREMENT VILLAGES AMENDMENT BILLMr MESSENGER (Burnett—NPA) (7.50 pm): The Retirement Villages Amendment Bill 2006 is animportant piece of legislation. This legislation affects, and ...
Speech byRobert MessengerMEMBER FOR BURNETTHansard Tuesday, 28 February 2006BUNDABERG BASE HOSPITAL, MATERNITY UNITMr MESSENGER (Burnett—NPA) (9.09 pm): I recently had a lengthy conversation and discussionwith Dr Malcolm Stumer, the former Director of ...
Speech byRobert MessengerMEMBER FOR BURNETTHansard Thursday, 2 March 2006PREP YEARMr MESSENGER (Burnett—NPA) (11.56 am): I am happy to rise to speak to this motion concerningthe prep year—a very valuable addition to our school curricula. Queensland wants a ...
Speech byRobert MessengerMEMBER FOR BURNETTHansard Tuesday, 7 March 2006RECREATION AREAS MANAGEMENT BILLMr MESSENGER (Burnett—NPA) (2.30 pm): The Recreation Areas Management Bill before thisHouse comprises nine parts and 154 pages. This piece of legislation ...
Speech byRobert MessengerMEMBER FOR BURNETTHansard Thursday, 9 March 2006DISABILITY SERVICES BILLMr MESSENGER (Burnett—NPA) (4.54pm): The Disability Services Bill 2005 gives me anopportunity on behalf of my electorate to discuss the very important and serious ...
Speech byRobert MessengerMEMBER FOR BURNETTHansard Tuesday, 28 March 2006DISABILITY SERVICES BILLMr MESSENGER (Burnett—NPA) (8.46 pm): Once again, the Disability Services Bill gives me anopportunity to discuss on behalf of my electorate the very important and ...
Speech byRobert MessengerMEMBER FOR BURNETTHansard Thursday, 20 April 2006FORESTRY PLANTATIONS QUEENSLAND BILLMr MESSENGER (Burnett—NPA) (4.53 pm): The Forestry Plantations Queensland Bill 2006 coverstwo broad areas or issues, as stated in the parliamentary ...
Speech byRobert MessengerMEMBER FOR BURNETTHansard Friday, 21 April 2006RACING AMENDMENT BILLMr MESSENGER (Burnett—NPA) (3.58 pm): I rise to contribute to the debate on the RacingAmendment Bill 2006. I do so with mixed emotions. I am happy to have the ...
Speech byRobert MessengerMEMBER FOR BURNETTHansard Tuesday, 9 May 2006WATER AMENDMENT BILLMr MESSENGER (Burnett—NPA) (8.01 pm): I am happy to make a contribution to the debate onthe Water Amendment Bill 2006, because the wellbeing and health—and I am talking ...
Speech byRobert MessengerMEMBER FOR BURNETTHansard Wednesday, 10 May 2006WORKPLACE HEALTH AND SAFETY AND OTHER ACTS AMENDMENT BILLMr MESSENGER (Burnett—NPA) (8.01 pm): I believe that there is nothing more important than theprotection of human life and the ...
Speech byRobert MessengerMEMBER FOR BURNETTHansard Wednesday, 10 May 2006MIRIAM VALE SHIRE COUNCIL, RAINES ROAD/USSHERS ROADMr MESSENGER (Burnett—NPA) (10.03 pm): Tonight I table two non-conforming petitions. The firstis calling on the Miriam Vale Shire ...
Speech byRobert MessengerMEMBER FOR BURNETTHansard Tuesday, 23 May 2006POLICE POWERS AND RESPONSIBILITIES AND OTHER ACTS AMENDMENT BILLMr MESSENGER (Burnett—NPA) (3.44pm): I, like my conservative colleagues,am happy tosupport the Police Powers and ...
Speech byRobert MessengerMEMBER FOR BURNETTHansard Wednesday, 24 May 2006FISHERIES AMENDMENT BILLMr MESSENGER (Burnett—NPA) (2.39pm): The legislation before the House, the FisheriesAmendment Bill 2006, comprises 35 pages and 46 clauses. The bill amends the ...
Speech byHon. Robert SchwartenMEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTONHansard Wednesday, 29 November 2006MINISTERIAL STATEMENTWater Smart Buildings ProgramHon. RE SCHWARTEN (Rockhampton—ALP) (Minister for Public Works, Housing and Informationand Communication Technology) ...
Speech byHon. Robert SchwartenMEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTONHansard Wednesday, 29 November 2006CENSURE OF THE LEADER OF THE OPPOSITIONHon. RE SCHWARTEN (Rockhampton—ALP) (Leader of the House) (11.30 am): I move—That this House notes the misuse of parliamentary ...
Speech byHon. Robert SchwartenMEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTONHansard Thursday, 30 November 2006MINISTERIAL STATEMENTPublic HousingHon. RE SCHWARTEN (Rockhampton—ALP) (Minister for Public Works, Housing and Informationand Communication Technology) (10.10am): The ...
Speech byHon. Rod WelfordMEMBER FOR EVERTONHansard Wednesday, 15 February 2006MINISTERIAL STATEMENTBehaviour Management in SchoolsHon. RJ WELFORD (Everton—ALP) (Minister for Education and Minister for the Arts) (9.58 am):Our government places a high priority ...
Speech byHon. Rod WelfordMEMBER FOR EVERTONHansard Tuesday, 28 February 2006MINISTERIAL STATEMENTLiteracy, Framework for ActionHon. RJ WELFORD (Everton—ALP) (Minister for Education and Minister for the Arts) (10.16 am):We are building a modern, responsive ...
Speech byHon. Rod WelfordMEMBER FOR EVERTONHansard Thursday, 2 March 2006NOTICE OF MOTIONPrep YearHon. RJ WELFORD (Everton—ALP) (Minister for Education and Minister for the Arts) (10.14 am): Igive notice that I shall move—That this House supports the ...
Speech byHon. Rod WelfordMEMBER FOR EVERTONHansard Thursday, 2 March 2006PREP YEARHon. RJ WELFORD (Everton—ALP) (Minister for Education and Minister for the Arts) (11.30 am): Imove—That this House supports the introduction of the prep year to give Queensland ...
Speech byHon. Robert SchwartenMEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTONHansard Wednesday, 11 October 2006PARLIAMENTARY COMMITTEESAppointmentsHon. RE SCHWARTEN (Rockhampton—ALP) (Leader of the House) (9.40 am), by leave, withoutnotice: I move—That for this session unless ...
Speech byHon. Robert SchwartenMEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTONHansard Wednesday, 11 October 2006STANDING AND SESSIONAL ORDERSSTANDING AND SESSIONAL ORDERSHon. RE SCHWARTEN (Rockhampton—ALP) (Leader of the House) (9.41 am), by leave, withoutnotice: I move—That for this ...
Speech byHon. Robert SchwartenMEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTONHansard Wednesday, 11 October 2006MINISTERIAL STATEMENTParliamentary SittingsHon. RE SCHWARTEN (Rockhampton—ALP) (Leader of the House) (10.14 am): Mr Speaker, asyou know, the Queensland parliament is a very ...
Speech byHon. Robert SchwartenMEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTONHansard Thursday, 12 October 2006YEPPOON HOSPITAL SITE ACQUISITION BILLHon. RE SCHWARTEN (Rockhampton—ALP) (Minister for Public Works and Housing) (3.54 pm),in reply: Madam Deputy Speaker Jones, ...
Speech byHon. Rod WelfordMEMBER FOR EVERTONHansard Friday, 21 April 2006EDUCATION (GENERAL PROVISIONS) BILLSecond ReadingHon. RJ WELFORD (Everton—ALP) (Minister for Education and Minister for the Arts) (11.39 am): Imove—That the bill be now read a second ...
Speech byHon. Rod WelfordMEMBER FOR EVERTONHansard Tuesday, 23 May 2006MINISTERIAL STATEMENTAsbestos Roof Replacement ProgramHon. RJ WELFORD (Everton—ALP) (Minister for Education and Minister for the Arts) (10.08 am):Twelve months ago, our government ...
Speech byHon. Rod WelfordMEMBER FOR EVERTONHansard Tuesday, 6 June 2006MINISTERIAL STATEMENTPrep YearHon. RJ WELFORD (Everton—ALP) (Minister for Education and Minister for the Arts) (9.59 am):Our government is building a modern, responsive education system ...
Speech byHon. Rod WelfordMEMBER FOR EVERTONHansard Wednesday, 7 June 2006MINISTERIAL STATEMENTState Education WeekHon. RJ WELFORD (Everton—ALP) (Minister for Education and Minister for the Arts) (9.57 am):This week is State Education Week—a time to focus on ...
Speech byHon. Robert SchwartenMEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTONHansard Thursday, 8 June 2006APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLHon. RE SCHWARTEN (Rockhampton—ALP) (Minister for Public Works, Housing and Racing)(4.50 pm): I seek leave to table a document ...
Speech byHon. Robert SchwartenMEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTONHansard Tuesday, 8 August 2006MINISTERIAL STATEMENTCarina Heights, Housing Department LandHon. RE SCHWARTEN (Rockhampton—ALP) (Minister for Public Works, Housing and Racing)(10.07 am): I wish to throw some ...
Speech byHon. Robert SchwartenMEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTONHansard Wednesday, 9 August 2006MINISTERIAL STATEMENTHome Assist SecureHon. RE SCHWARTEN (Rockhampton—ALP) (Minister for Public Works, Housing and Racing)(10.10 am): It is an unfortunate fact of life that ...
Speech byHon. Robert SchwartenMEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTONHansard Wednesday, 9 August 2006APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILL (ESTIMATES COMMITTEE A)Hon. RE SCHWARTEN (Rockhampton—ALP) (Minister for Public Works, Housing and Racing)(2.49 pm): I ...
Speech byHon. Robert SchwartenMEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTONHansard Thursday, 10 August 2006MINISTERIAL STATEMENTDepartment of Public Works, Water ConservationHon. RE SCHWARTEN (Rockhampton—ALP) (Minister for Public Works, Housing and Racing)(9.52 am): The Queensland ...
Speech byHon. Rod WelfordMEMBER FOR EVERTONHansard Tuesday, 7 March 2006MINISTERIAL STATEMENTChildhood ObesityHon. RJ WELFORD (Everton—ALP) (Minister for Education and Minister for the Arts) (10.09 am):The level of obesity in Australian childhood is ...
Speech byHon. Rod WelfordMEMBER FOR EVERTONHansard Wednesday, 29 March 2006MINISTERIAL STATEMENTCyclone Larry, Schools Hon. RJ WELFORD (Everton—ALP) (Minister for Education and Minister for the Arts) (10.15 am):When Cyclone Larry crossed the coast near ...
Speech byHon. Rod WelfordMEMBER FOR EVERTONHansard Wednesday, 19 April 2006MINISTERIAL STATEMENTCyclone Monica; Death of Ms G TybingoompaHon. RJ WELFORD (Everton—ALP) (Minister for Education and Minister for the Arts) (10.11 am):This morning our thoughts are ...
Speech byHon. Rod WelfordMEMBER FOR EVERTONHansard Friday, 21 April 2006MINISTERIAL STATEMENTCollege of Wine TourismHon. RJ WELFORD (Everton—ALP) (Minister for Education and Minister for the Arts) (10.20 am):I am pleased to report to the House that next week ...
Speech byHon. Robert SchwartenMEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTONHansard Wednesday, 1 November 2006MINISTERIAL STATEMENTBuilding ProjectsHon. RE SCHWARTEN (Rockhampton—ALP) (Minister for Public Works, Housing and Informationand Communication Technology) (10.08 am): Since ...
Speech byHon. Robert SchwartenMEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTONHansard Thursday, 2 November 2006MINISTERIAL STATEMENTQ-FleetHon. RE SCHWARTEN (Rockhampton—ALP) (Minister for Public Works, Housing and Informationand Communication Technology) (10.08 am): I rise to update ...
Speech byHon. Robert SchwartenMEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTONHansard Tuesday, 28 November 2006MINISTERIAL STATEMENTDepartment of Public WorksHon. RE SCHWARTEN (Rockhampton—ALP) (Minister for Public Works, Housing and Informationand Communication Technology) (10.44 ...
Speech byHon. Robert SchwartenMEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTONHansard Tuesday, 28 November 2006STATUTE LAW (MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS) BILLSecond ReadingHon. RE SCHWARTEN (Rockhampton—ALP) (Minister for Public Works, Housing and Informationand Communication Technology) ...
Speech byHon. Robert SchwartenMEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTONHansard Thursday, 8 June 2006MINISTERIAL STATEMENTCapital Works ProjectsHon. RE SCHWARTEN (Rockhampton—ALP) (Minister for Public Works, Housing and Racing)(10.16 am): The Department of Public Works has ...
Speech bySteve DicksonMEMBER FOR KAWANAHansard Thursday, 2 November 2006AMALGAMATIONMr DICKSON (Kawana—Lib) (9.26 pm): I rise to speak on an issue that is being discussed on theSunshine Coast by our local media—amalgamation. Some people are very strongly in ...
Speech bySteve DicksonMEMBER FOR KAWANAHansard Tuesday, 28 November 2006STATE DEVELOPMENT AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr DICKSON (Kawana—Lib) (5.39 pm): I rise to speak on the State Development and OtherLegislation Amendment Bill 2006. I come from ...
Speech bySteve DicksonMEMBER FOR KAWANAHansard Wednesday, 29 November 2006MOOLOOLABA, PUBLIC CAR PARK PROJECTMr DICKSON (Kawana—Lib) (10.24 pm): The people of the Sunshine Coast need to be reassuredthat no property developer from the Sunshine Coast is seen to ...
Speech bySteve WettenhallMEMBER FOR BARRON RIVERHansard Thursday, 12 October 2006MAIDEN SPEECHMr WETTENHALL (Barron River—ALP) (7.48 pm): Let me start by acknowledging the traditionalowners and elders of the lands on which this parliament sits and of the ...
Speech bySteve WettenhallMEMBER FOR BARRON RIVERHansard Tuesday, 31 October 2006CRIMINAL CODE (DRINK SPIKING) AND OTHER ACTS AMENDMENT BILLMr WETTENHALL (Barron River—ALP) (7.38pm): I rise to support the bill and theproposed amendments to the Criminal Code. ...
Speech bySteve WettenhallMEMBER FOR BARRON RIVERHansard Thursday, 30 November 2006WILD RIVERS AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr WETTENHALL (Barron River—ALP) (4.46 pm): In rising to participate in the debate on the WildRivers and Other Legislation ...
Speech byStirling HinchliffeMEMBER FOR STAFFORDHansard Thursday, 12 October 2006MAIDEN SPEECHMr HINCHLIFFE (Stafford—ALP) (5.44 pm): Rising in this place allows me to explore and serve mypassions. Setting aside the obvious love for my own family, there are ...
Speech byStirling HinchliffeMEMBER FOR STAFFORDHansard Tuesday, 31 October 2006HEALTH LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr HINCHLIFFE (Stafford—ALP) (9.37 pm): I acknowledge the importance of the Health LegislationAmendment Bill. I also acknowledge the minister’s and ...
Speech byStirling HinchliffeMEMBER FOR STAFFORDHansard Tuesday, 28 November 2006STAFFORD ELECTORATE, DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING LANDMr HINCHLIFFE (Stafford—ALP) (12.15pm): During this morning’s ministerial statement theMinister for Local Government, Planning and ...
Speech byStirling HinchliffeMEMBER FOR STAFFORDHansard Wednesday, 29 November 2006EDUCATION LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr HINCHLIFFE (Stafford—ALP) (2.54pm): I rise in support of the EducationLegislation Amendment Bill. Most significantly, the bill provides ...
Speech byStuart CopelandMEMBER FOR CUNNINGHAMHansard Tuesday, 28 February 2006RETIREMENT VILLAGES AMENDMENT BILLMr COPELAND (Cunningham—NPA) (7.30pm): I rise to speak briefly in the debate on theRetirement Villages Amendment Bill 2006. The shadow minister, ...
Speech byStuart CopelandMEMBER FOR CUNNINGHAMHansard Thursday, 2 March 2006PREP YEARMr COPELAND (Cunningham—NPA) (11.46 am): It is very tempting to stand up and just say thatwe support this motion, because obviously we do support this motion before the House. ...
Speech byStuart CopelandMEMBER FOR CUNNINGHAMHansard Tuesday, 7 March 2006ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS, ROAD SAFETYMr COPELAND (Cunningham—NPA) (9.35 pm): Tonight I want to draw attention to an issue that isof great concern to me and to my constituents. I want to ...
Speech byStuart CopelandMEMBER FOR CUNNINGHAMHansard Wednesday, 8 March 2006PROPERTY AGENTS AND MOTOR DEALERS AND OTHER ACTS AMENDMENT BILLMr COPELAND (Cunningham—NPA) (8.51 pm): I rise to make a short contribution to the PropertyAgents and Motor Dealers and ...
Speech byStuart CopelandMEMBER FOR CUNNINGHAMHansard Tuesday, 28 March 2006DISABILITY SERVICES BILLMr COPELAND (Cunningham—NPA) (9.29 pm): I rise to participate in the debate on the DisabilityServices Bill 2005. The shadow minister, the member for Beaudesert, ...
Speech byStuart CopelandMEMBER FOR CUNNINGHAMHansard Tuesday, 28 March 2006CLIFTON PEST AND WEED SHOWMr COPELAND (Cunningham—NPA) (10.10 pm): The initial Central Downs Pest and Weed Showwas held back in 2003. This year the Clifton Pest and Weed Show, held on ...
Speech byStuart CopelandMEMBER FOR CUNNINGHAMHansard Thursday, 20 April 2006URANIUM MININGMr COPELAND (Cunningham—NPA) (6.13 pm): I rise to support the motion moved by the Leaderof the Opposition. I remember on numerous occasions in this parliament we had ...
Speech byStuart CopelandMEMBER FOR CUNNINGHAMHansard Wednesday, 10 May 2006WATER AMENDMENT BILLMr COPELAND (Cunningham—NPA) (12.19 pm): I rise to participate in the debate on the WaterAmendment Bill 2006. The policy objective of the legislation as set out in ...
Speech byStuart CopelandMEMBER FOR CUNNINGHAMHansard Thursday, 20 April 2006FORESTRY PLANTATIONS QUEENSLAND BILLMr COPELAND (Cunningham—NPA) (4.26 pm): Madam Deputy Speaker Barry, it is great to seeyou in the chair. You have our best wishes for a speedy ...
Speech byStuart CopelandMEMBER FOR CUNNINGHAMHansard Wednesday, 10 May 2006GOVERNMENT ADVERTISINGMr COPELAND (Cunningham—NPA) (6.13 pm): I rise to support the motion moved by the Leaderof the Opposition and strongly oppose the amendment moved by the Premier. ...
Speech byStirling HinchliffeMEMBER FOR STAFFORDHansard Wednesday, 1 November 2006WORLD TEACHERS’ DAYMr HINCHLIFFE (Stafford—ALP) (10.08 pm): I am sure that every one of us had a teacher whoinspired us and encouraged us in a way that we still value and, ...
Speech bySteve DicksonMEMBER FOR KAWANAHansard Wednesday, 1 November 2006HEALTH LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr DICKSON (Kawana—Lib) (12.35 pm): I rise to speak on the Health Legislation Amendment Bill2006. I would like to touch on the provisions of the Tobacco ...
Speech byHon. Andrew FraserMEMBER FOR MOUNT COOT-THAHansard Tuesday, 7 August 2007MINISTERIAL STATEMENTLocal Government ReformHon. AP FRASER (Mount Coot-tha—ALP) (Minister for Local Government, Planning and Sport)(12.10 pm): Later today I will introduce the ...
Speech byHon. Andrew FraserMEMBER FOR MOUNT COOT-THAHansard Tuesday, 7 August 2007LOCAL GOVERNMENT REFORM IMPLEMENTATION BILLSecond ReadingHon. AP FRASER (Mount Coot-tha—ALP) (Minister for Local Government, Planning and Sport)(3.33 pm): I move—That the bill ...
Speech byHon. Andrew FraserMEMBER FOR MOUNT COOT-THAHansard Wednesday, 8 August 2007APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL AND APPROPRIATION BILL: ESTIMATES COMMITTEE EHon. AP FRASER (Mount Coot-tha—ALP) (Minister for Local Government, Planning and Sport)(7.50 pm): ...
Speech byHon. Andrew FraserMEMBER FOR MOUNT COOT-THAHansard Thursday, 9 August 2007LOCAL GOVERNMENT REFORM IMPLEMENTATION BILLHon. AP FRASER (Mount Coot-tha—ALP) (Minister for Local Government, Planning and Sport)(1.31 am), in reply: At the outset I thank all ...
Speech byHon. Andrew FraserMEMBER FOR MOUNT COOT-THAHansard Thursday, 9 August 2007MINISTERIAL STATEMENTLocal Government FundingHon. AP FRASER (Mount Coot-tha—ALP) (Minister for Local Government, Planning and Sport)(10.10 am): The Beattie government is ...
Speech byHon. Andrew FraserMEMBER FOR MOUNT COOT-THAHansard Thursday, 19 April 2007LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLHon. AP FRASER (Mount Coot-tha—ALP) (Minister for Local Government, Planning and Sport)(8.09 pm), in reply: At the outset I ...
Speech byHon. Andrew FraserMEMBER FOR MOUNT COOT-THAHansard Wednesday, 23 May 2007MINISTERIAL STATEMENTLocal Government ReformHon. AP FRASER (Mount Coot-tha—ALP) (Minister for Local Government, Planning and Sport)(9.58 am): The Beattie government’s local ...
Speech byHon. Andrew FraserMEMBER FOR MOUNT COOT-THAHansard Wednesday, 23 May 2007LOCAL GOVERNMENT REFORMHon. AP FRASER (Mount Coot-tha—ALP) (Minister for Local Government, Planning and Sport)(5.53 pm): I second the Premier’s amendment to the motion. It is ...
Speech byHon. Andrew FraserMEMBER FOR MOUNT COOT-THAHansard Wednesday, 5 September 2007LOCAL GOVERNMENT AMENDMENT REGULATION (NO. 2) 2007: DISALLOWANCE MOTIONHon. AP FRASER (Mount Coot-tha—ALP) (Minister for Local Government, Planning and Sport)(9.15 pm): I ...
Speech byHon. Andrew FraserMEMBER FOR MOUNT COOT-THAHansard Wednesday, 5 September 2007MINISTERIAL STATEMENTLocal Government ReformHon. AP FRASER (Mount Coot-tha—ALP) (Minister for Local Government, Planning and Sport)(9.55 am): Senate Hansard released last ...
Speech byHon. Andrew FraserMEMBER FOR MOUNT COOT-THAHansard Thursday, 6 September 2007URBAN LAND DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY BILLHon. AP FRASER (Mount Coot-tha—ALP) (Minister for Local Government, Planning and Sport)(4.21 pm): It is my pleasure to speak in support ...
Speech byHon. Andrew FraserMEMBER FOR MOUNT COOT-THAHansard Tuesday, 9 October 2007MINISTERIAL STATEMENTQueensland EconomyHon. AP FRASER (Mount Coot-tha—ALP) (Treasurer) (10.10 am): As the Premier has affirmed thismorning, prudent economic management remains ...
Speech byHon. Andrew FraserMEMBER FOR MOUNT COOT-THAHansard Wednesday, 23 May 2007MINISTERIAL STATEMENTLocal Government ReformHon. AP FRASER (Mount Coot-tha—ALP) (Minister for Local Government, Planning and Sport)(6.39 pm), by leave: Earlier in the debate ...
Speech byHon. Andrew FraserMEMBER FOR MOUNT COOT-THAHansard Wednesday, 23 May 2007LOCAL GOVERNMENT (CANDIDATES FOR STATE ELECTIONS) AMENDMENT BILLHon. AP FRASER (Mount Coot-tha—ALP) (Minister for Local Government, Planning and Sport)(6.43pm): The government ...
Speech byHon. Andrew FraserMEMBER FOR MOUNT COOT-THAHansard Thursday, 24 May 2007MINISTERIAL STATEMENTLocal Government ReformHon. AP FRASER (Mount Coot-tha—ALP) (Minister for Local Government, Planning and Sport)(9.59 am): As the Beattie government undertakes ...
Speech byHon. Andrew FraserMEMBER FOR MOUNT COOT-THAHansard Tuesday, 5 June 2007MINISTERIAL STATEMENTLocal Government ReformHon. AP FRASER (Mount Coot-tha—ALP) (Minister for Local Government, Planning and Sport)(10.03 am): With the close of public ...
Speech byHon. Andrew FraserMEMBER FOR MOUNT COOT-THAHansard Wednesday, 6 June 2007MINISTERIAL STATEMENTLocal Government ReformHon. AP FRASER (Mount Coot-tha—ALP) (Minister for Local Government, Planning and Sport)(10.24 am): As Queenslanders we live in an era ...
Speech byHon. Andrew FraserMEMBER FOR MOUNT COOT-THAHansard Wednesday, 6 June 2007WATER ASSETSHon. AP FRASER (Mount Coot-tha—ALP) (Minister for Local Government, Planning and Sport)(5.59 pm): I rise to speak in support of the amendment moved by the Premier ...
Speech byHon. Andrew FraserMEMBER FOR MOUNT COOT-THAHansard Tuesday, 21 August 2007MINISTERIAL STATEMENTLocal Government ReformHon. AP FRASER (Mount Coot-tha—ALP) (Minister for Local Government, Planning and Sport)(10.06 am): The great majority of Queensland ...
Speech byHon. Andrew FraserMEMBER FOR MOUNT COOT-THAHansard Wednesday, 22 August 2007MINISTERIAL STATEMENTPopulation GrowthHon. AP FRASER (Mount Coot-tha—ALP) (Minister for Local Government, Planning and Sport)(10.22 am): Queensland is continuing to undergo ...
Speech byHon. Andrew FraserMEMBER FOR MOUNT COOT-THAHansard Wednesday, 22 August 2007LOCAL GOVERNMENT AMENDMENT BILLSecond ReadingHon. AP FRASER (Mount Coot-tha—ALP) (Minister for Local Government, Planning and Sport)(2.30 pm): I move—That the bill be now ...
Speech byHon. Andrew FraserMEMBER FOR MOUNT COOT-THAHansard Wednesday, 22 August 2007LOCAL GOVERNMENT REFORMHon. AP FRASER (Mount Coot-tha—ALP) (Minister for Local Government, Planning and Sport)(5.45 pm): I move the amendment circulated in my name. That all ...
Speech byHon. Andrew FraserMEMBER FOR MOUNT COOT-THAHansard Thursday, 23 August 2007MINISTERIAL STATEMENTState Planning ReformHon. AP FRASER (Mount Coot-tha—ALP) (Minister for Local Government, Planning and Sport)(10.21 am): Yesterday’s release of the ...
Speech byHon. Andrew FraserMEMBER FOR MOUNT COOT-THAHansard Tuesday, 4 September 2007MINISTERIAL STATEMENTEquine InfluenzaHon. AP FRASER (Mount Coot-tha—ALP) (Minister for Local Government, Planning and Sport)(10.20 am): On 25 August the Beattie government, ...
Speech byHon. Andrew FraserMEMBER FOR MOUNT COOT-THAHansard Tuesday, 9 October 2007FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATION AND AUDIT AND ANOTHER ACT AMENDMENT BILLSecond ReadingHon. AP FRASER (Mount Coot-tha—ALP) (Treasurer) (2.30 pm): I move—That the bill be now read a ...
Speech byHon. Andrew FraserMEMBER FOR MOUNT COOT-THAHansard Tuesday, 22 May 2007MINISTERIAL STATEMENTLocal Government ReformHon. AP FRASER (Mount Coot-tha—ALP) (Minister for Local Government, Planning and Sport)(9.59 am): Without reform many local governments ...
Speech byHon. Andrew FraserMEMBER FOR MOUNT COOT-THAHansard Thursday, 7 June 2007MINISTERIAL STATEMENTYangan, Water PipelineHon. AP FRASER (Mount Coot-tha—ALP) (Minister for Local Government, Planning and Sport)(10.11 am): In November last year I approved the ...
Speech byHon. Andrew FraserMEMBER FOR MOUNT COOT-THAHansard Thursday, 9 August 2007LOCAL GOVERNMENT REFORM IMPLEMENTATION BILLHon. AP FRASER (Mount Coot-tha—ALP) (Minister for Local Government, Planning and Sport)(11.42 am): I seek leave to table amendments ...
Speech byBarbara StoneMEMBER FOR SPRINGWOODHansard Tuesday, 4 September 2007PACIFIC MOTORWAY; LEAD ON LOGANMs STONE (Springwood—ALP) (12.25 pm): I am thankful, yet angry, at the announcement by thefederal government regarding funding for the upgrade of the ...
Speech byBarbara StoneMEMBER FOR SPRINGWOODHansard Thursday, 6 September 2007URBAN LAND DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY BILLMs STONE (Springwood—ALP) (12.42 pm): It gives me great pleasure to rise in the House andspeak on the Urban Land Authority Development Bill. The ...
Speech byBarbara StoneMEMBER FOR SPRINGWOODHansard Tuesday, 9 October 2007TRANSPORT LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMs STONE (Springwood—ALP) (7.30 pm): It is with pleasure that I rise to speak briefly tonight onthe Transport Legislation Amendment Bill 2007, ...
Speech byBarbara StoneMEMBER FOR SPRINGWOODHansard Wednesday, 10 October 2007ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AMENDMENT BILLMs STONE (Springwood—ALP) (12.20pm): I rise to speak briefly in the debate on theEnvironmental Protection Amendment Bill 2007. This bill aims ...
Speech byBarbara StoneMEMBER FOR SPRINGWOODHansard Wednesday, 6 June 2007DANGEROUS PRISONERS (SEXUAL OFFENDERS) AMENDMENT BILLMs STONE (Springwood—ALP) (12.27 pm): I rise to participate in this very important debate on theDangerous Prisoners (Sexual ...
Speech byBarbara StoneMEMBER FOR SPRINGWOODHansard Thursday, 7 June 2007CLEAN COAL TECHNOLOGY SPECIAL AGREEMENT BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLSMs STONE (Springwood—ALP) (9.52 pm): It gives me great pleasure to rise and speak in supportof the state budget and its ...
Speech byBarbara StoneMEMBER FOR SPRINGWOODHansard Tuesday, 13 March 2007DEATH OF FATHER GARY RUSSELLMs STONE (Springwood—ALP) (9.52 pm): It is with great sadness that I rise and inform the Houseof the passing of Father Gary Russell. Gary Ronald Russell was ...
Speech byBarbara StoneMEMBER FOR SPRINGWOODHansard Wednesday, 14 March 2007SECURITY PROVIDERS AMENDMENT BILLMs STONE (Springwood—ALP) (4.26 pm): I am very pleased to rise to speak in the debate on theSecurity Providers Amendment Bill which is before the ...
Speech byBarbara StoneMEMBER FOR SPRINGWOODHansard Thursday, 15 March 2007ASSOCIATIONS INCORPORATION AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMs STONE (Springwood—ALP) (5.35pm): I rise to speak in support of the AssociationsIncorporation and Other Legislation ...
Speech byBarbara StoneMEMBER FOR SPRINGWOODHansard Tuesday, 17 April 2007SLACKS CREEK STATE SCHOOL; CALVARY CHRISTIAN COLLEGE KINDERGARTENMs STONE (Springwood—ALP) (12.25 pm): Students at the Slacks Creek State School are taking ahands-on approach to wildlife ...
Speech byBarbara StoneMEMBER FOR SPRINGWOODHansard Tuesday, 17 April 2007CONSUMER CREDIT (QUEENSLAND) AND ANOTHER ACT AMENDMENT BILLMs STONE (Springwood—ALP) (4.34 pm): I rise to speak on the Consumer Credit (Queensland)and Another Act Amendment Bill 2007, ...
Speech byBarbara StoneMEMBER FOR SPRINGWOODHansard Tuesday, 7 August 2007AVIATION INDUSTRY; DEATH OF HON. TJ BURNS AOMs STONE (Springwood—ALP) (10.29pm): The Queensland aviation industry is flying high.Whether it is civil or military aviation, there is a ...
Speech byBarbara StoneMEMBER FOR SPRINGWOODHansard Thursday, 9 August 2007LOCAL GOVERNMENT REFORM IMPLEMENTATION BILLMs STONE (Springwood—ALP) (8.07 pm): When looking at the issue of reform in local governancesome questions that need to be asked are: does the ...
Speech byBarbara StoneMEMBER FOR SPRINGWOODHansard Thursday, 23 August 2007COMMUNITY SERVICES BILLMs STONE (Springwood—ALP) (3.38 pm): It gives me great pleasure to rise to speak in support ofthe Community Services Bill and acknowledge the great work that ...
Speech byBarbara StoneMEMBER FOR SPRINGWOODHansard Thursday, 23 August 2007LAND COURT AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMs STONE (Springwood—ALP) (4.32 pm): It gives me great pleasure to rise this afternoon to speakon this bill before the House. In ...
Speech byBarbara StoneMEMBER FOR SPRINGWOODHansard Thursday, 23 August 2007SPRINGTIME GARDENS CARAVAN PARKMs STONE (Springwood—ALP) (5.11 pm): Tonight I rise to inform the House of a meeting withresidents of Springtime Gardens Caravan Park and state ...
Speech byBarbara StoneMEMBER FOR SPRINGWOODHansard Thursday, 11 October 2007RESEARCH INVOLVING HUMAN EMBRYOS AND PROHIBITION OF HUMAN CLONING AMENDMENT BILLMs STONE (Springwood—ALP) (4.25pm): A recent Courier-Mail article listed me as beingundecided on this ...
Speech byBarbara StoneMEMBER FOR SPRINGWOODHansard Tuesday, 30 October 2007JACKSON, MR KGMs STONE (Springwood—ALP) (10.08 pm): Tonight, I rise to speak about the life of Ken Jacksonand inform the House of his sudden and tragic passing. Kenneth Garry Jackson ...
Speech byBarbara StoneMEMBER FOR SPRINGWOODHansard Tuesday, 30 October 2007WORKERS’ COMPENSATION AND REHABILITATION AND OTHER ACTS AMENDMENT BILLMs STONE (Springwood—ALP) (3.10 pm): It is with pleasure that I rise to speak in support of thebill. Firstly, I ...
Speech byBarbara StoneMEMBER FOR SPRINGWOODHansard Tuesday, 13 November 2007SPRINGWOOD ELECTORATE, STORMSMs STONE (Springwood—ALP) (10.08 pm): On the evening of Sunday, 28 October a severe stormripped through the Logan and Beaudesert areas resulting in calls ...
Speech byBarbara StoneMEMBER FOR SPRINGWOODHansard Wednesday, 21 February 2007TRANSPORT LEGISLATION AND ANOTHER ACT AMENDMENT BILLMs STONE (Springwood—ALP) (11.31 am): I rise in support of the Transport Legislation andAnother Act Amendment Bill 2006. Firstly, ...
Speech byBarbara StoneMEMBER FOR SPRINGWOODHansard Tuesday, 6 March 2007SPRINGWOOD ELECTORATE, SCHOOLSMs STONE (Springwood—ALP) (9.45 pm): It is that time of year again when we meet the leaders ofthe future in our schools, and I want to take this opportunity ...
Speech byBarbara StoneMEMBER FOR SPRINGWOODHansard Wednesday, 7 March 2007BODY CORPORATE AND COMMUNITY MANAGEMENT AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMs STONE (Springwood—ALP) (3.45 pm): I rise in support of the Body Corporate and CommunityManagement and ...
Speech byBarbara StoneMEMBER FOR SPRINGWOODHansard Thursday, 8 March 2007PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEEReportMs STONE (Springwood—ALP) (10.20 am): I lay upon the table the Public Works Committee reportNo. 95 on its inquiry into the Roma Street Fire and Ambulance ...
Speech byBarbara StoneMEMBER FOR SPRINGWOODHansard Tuesday, 13 March 2007CRIMINAL CODE AND CIVIL LIABILITY AMENDMENT BILLMs STONE (Springwood—ALP) (4.33 pm): I rise to speak briefly to the Criminal Code and CivilLiability Amendment Bill 2007. This bill ...
Speech byBarbara StoneMEMBER FOR SPRINGWOODHansard Thursday, 19 April 2007PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEEReportMs STONE (Springwood—ALP) (10.19 am): I lay upon the table of the House the Public WorksCommittee’s report No. 96 on its inquiry into the Sir David Longland ...
Speech byBarbara StoneMEMBER FOR SPRINGWOODHansard Thursday, 19 April 2007LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMs STONE (Springwood—ALP) (12.31 pm): I am very happy to rise to speak in support of the LocalGovernment and Other Legislation ...
Speech byBarbara StoneMEMBER FOR SPRINGWOODHansard Tuesday, 7 August 2007LIQUOR (RESTRICTION OF SUPPLY TO MINORS) AMENDMENT BILLMs STONE (Springwood—ALP) (8.24 pm): I rise to speak on and oppose the Liquor (Restrictions ofSupply to Minors) Amendment Bill ...
Speech byBarbara StoneMEMBER FOR SPRINGWOODHansard Wednesday, 23 May 2007TRANSPORT OPERATIONS LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMs STONE (Springwood—ALP) (12.32pm): It pleases me to rise to speak in support of theTransport Operations Legislation Amendment Bill which ...
Speech byHon. Desley BoyleMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard Tuesday, 5 June 2007MINISTERIAL STATEMENTChild SafetyHon. D BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (Minister for Child Safety) (10.22 am): Yesterday the Treasurer and Iannounced a multimillion-dollar package to better protect ...
Speech byHon. Desley BoyleMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard Wednesday, 6 June 2007MINISTERIAL STATEMENTDepartment of Child Safety, Flexible Access ProjectHon. D BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (Minister for Child Safety) (10.10 am): Most people with a computeron their desk take ...
Speech byHon. Desley BoyleMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard Friday, 8 June 2007CLEAN COAL TECHNOLOGY SPECIAL AGREEMENT BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLSHon. D BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (Minister for Child Safety) (3.59 pm): I rise to speak in support of thebudget bills and inform ...
Speech byHon. Desley BoyleMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard Wednesday, 8 August 2007APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL AND APPROPRIATION BILL: ESTIMATES COMMITTEE BHon. D BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (Minister for Child Safety) (12.38 pm): I am pleased to provide anoverview of ...
Speech byHon. Desley BoyleMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard Thursday, 9 August 2007LOCAL GOVERNMENT REFORM IMPLEMENTATION BILLHon. D BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (Minister for Child Safety) (3.45pm): I offer my respect andcongratulations to the previous member who spoke in this ...
Speech byHon. Desley BoyleMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard Tuesday, 21 August 2007MINISTERIAL STATEMENTReforming Child ProtectionHon. D BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (Minister for Child Safety) (10.27 am): The Crime and MisconductCommission recently released a report card on ...
Speech byHon. Desley BoyleMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard Wednesday, 22 August 2007MINISTERIAL STATEMENTChild Safety DepartmentHon. D BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (Minister for Child Safety) (10.20 am): I would like to inform theHouse about an interesting new strategy which ...
Speech byHon. Desley BoyleMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard Tuesday, 13 March 2007MINISTERIAL STATEMENTFoster and Kinship Care WeekHon. D BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (Minister for Child Safety) (10.12 am): This is Foster and KinshipCare Week. I am sure all members will join me ...
Speech byHon. Desley BoyleMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard Wednesday, 14 March 2007MINISTERIAL STATEMENTIndigenous Children in CareHon. D BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (Minister for Child Safety) (10.14 am): In Queensland 20 per cent ofchildren in care are Indigenous and that ...
Speech byHon. Desley BoyleMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard Thursday, 15 March 2007MINISTERIAL STATEMENTIntegrated Child Management SystemHon. D BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (Minister for Child Safety) (10.08 am): This is a landmark day forchild protection in Queensland. The ...
Speech byHon. Desley BoyleMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard Wednesday, 23 May 2007MINISTERIAL STATEMENTChild ProtectionHon. D BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (Minister for Child Safety) (10.23 am): I recently informed the Housethat I had approved funding to establish a Practice ...
Speech byHon. Desley BoyleMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard Wednesday, 23 May 2007LOCAL GOVERNMENT REFORMHon. D BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (Minister for Child Safety) (6.05 pm): As the former minister for localgovernment and planning during the last term of the Beattie ...
Speech byHon. Desley BoyleMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard Tuesday, 6 March 2007MINISTERIAL STATEMENTPublic Hospitals Performance Report 2005-06Hon. D BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (Acting Minister for Health) (9.55am): I rise to table for theinformation of the House Queensland ...
Speech byHon. Desley BoyleMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard Tuesday, 6 March 2007MINISTERIAL STATEMENTTownsville HospitalHon. D BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (Acting Minister for Health) (11.31 am), by leave: This morning anhonourable member asked me a question in relation to a ...
Speech byHon. Desley BoyleMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard Wednesday, 7 March 2007MOTION: HEALTH OF QUEENSLAND SCHOOLCHILDRENHon. D BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (Minister for Child Safety) (5.50 pm): As the Minister for Child Safetyand as Acting Minister for Health, Iam ...
Speech byHon. Desley BoyleMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard Thursday, 8 March 2007MINISTERIAL STATEMENTDepartment of Child Safety, Practice Development and Support BranchHon. D BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (Minister for Child Safety) (10.17 am): Child safety officers makevery ...
Speech byHon. Desley BoyleMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard Thursday, 8 March 2007MINISTERIAL STATEMENTQueensland HealthHon. D BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (Acting Minister for Health) (5.48pm), by leave: I now haveadditional information relevant to a question asked this ...
Speech byHon. Desley BoyleMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard Thursday, 23 August 2007MINISTERIAL STATEMENTChild Protection WeekHon. D BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (Minister for Child Safety) (10.11 am): Next Monday marks theofficial launch of Child Protection Week. The launch ...
Speech byHon. Desley BoyleMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard Wednesday, 5 September 2007MINISTERIAL STATEMENTIntercountry AdoptionHon. D BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (Minister for Child Safety) (10.27 am): Last Friday was the closingdate for submissions to the regulatory impact ...
Speech byHon. Desley BoyleMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard Wednesday, 10 October 2007MINISTERIAL STATEMENTBusiness and Industry Transformation IncentivesHon. D BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (Minister for Tourism, Regional Development and Industry)(10.19 am): Today I am pleased ...
Speech byHon. Desley BoyleMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard Wednesday, 7 February 2007MINISTERIAL STATEMENTChild SafetyHon. D BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (Minister for Child Safety) (10.15 am): I thank the Minister forTransport and Main Roads for that important statement in ...
Speech byHon. Desley BoyleMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard Thursday, 8 February 2007MINISTERIAL STATEMENTChild ProtectionHon. D BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (Minister for Child Safety) (10.02 am): We are building a world-classchild protection system and our staff are crucial ...
Speech byHon. Desley BoyleMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard Tuesday, 20 February 2007MINISTERIAL STATEMENTChild SafetyHon. D BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (Minister for Child Safety) (10.25 am): There has been considerablepublicity about a child safety case on the Gold Coast in ...
Speech byHon. Desley BoyleMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard Thursday, 11 October 2007MINISTERIAL STATEMENTQueensland TourismHon. D BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (Minister for Tourism, Regional Development and Industry)(10.20 am): Tourism is a dynamic industry that is constantly ...
Speech byHon. Desley BoyleMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard Thursday, 22 February 2007MINISTERIAL STATEMENTIllicit Drug Strategy, IceHon. D BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (Minister for Child Safety) (10.13 am): I rise to speak as acting healthminister. The Beattie government is ...
Speech byHon. Dean WellsMEMBER FOR MURRUMBAHansard Thursday, 15 November 2007PARLIAMENTARY AMNESTY GROUP: INTERNATIONAL DAY OF ACTION, PAKISTANHon. DM WELLS (Murrumba—ALP) (6.31 pm), by leave, without notice: It has become a tradition ofthis parliament that ...
Speech byEvan MoorheadMEMBER FOR WATERFORDHansard Tuesday, 21 August 2007WORKERS COMPENSATIONMr MOORHEAD (Waterford—ALP) (11.46 am): Yesterday the Prime Minister stood before theAustralian people and introduced what he believed to be a new idea—something ...
Speech byEvan MoorheadMEMBER FOR WATERFORDHansard Tuesday, 21 August 2007GLOSSY BLACK COCKATOO CONSERVATION PROJECT; BEENLEIGH SENIOR CITIZENS CENTREMr MOORHEAD (Waterford—ALP) (10.01 pm): Last Saturday I was given the pleasure of openingthe glossy black ...
Speech byEvan MoorheadMEMBER FOR WATERFORDHansard Wednesday, 22 August 2007JUSTICE AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr MOORHEAD (Waterford—ALP) (3.07 pm): I have not been in this House for long—Mr Reeves: You’ve got a hard act to follow. Mr MOORHEAD: I do ...
Speech byEvan MoorheadMEMBER FOR WATERFORDHansard Tuesday, 4 September 2007FEDERALISMMr MOORHEAD (Waterford—ALP) (11.46 am): Our system of federalism has been in place formore than 100 years. At the time when the constitutional conventions of the 19th century ...
Speech byEvan MoorheadMEMBER FOR WATERFORDHansard Thursday, 6 September 2007URBAN LAND DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY BILLMr MOORHEAD (Waterford—ALP) (3.17 pm): It is with great pleasure that I rise to speak in supportof the Urban Land Development Authority Bill 2007. ...
Speech byEvan MoorheadMEMBER FOR WATERFORDHansard Wednesday, 18 April 2007STATUTORY BODIES LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr MOORHEAD (Waterford—ALP) (2.47 pm): I rise to speak in support of this important bill. As amember who was elected only six months ago, it ...
Speech byEvan MoorheadMEMBER FOR WATERFORDHansard Thursday, 19 April 2007LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr MOORHEAD (Waterford—ALP) (5.53 pm): I rise to make a brief contribution to the LocalGovernment and Other Legislation Amendment ...
Speech byEvan MoorheadMEMBER FOR WATERFORDHansard Tuesday, 22 May 2007INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS ACT AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr MOORHEAD (Waterford—ALP) (4.04 pm): It is with great pleasure that I rise to support theIndustrial Relations Act and Other ...
Speech byEvan MoorheadMEMBER FOR WATERFORDHansard Tuesday, 22 May 2007LEGAL PROFESSION BILLMr MOORHEAD (Waterford—ALP) (8.37 pm): I rise to make a brief contribution in support of theLegal Profession Bill 2007. This is certainly a very large and complex piece ...
Speech byEvan MoorheadMEMBER FOR WATERFORDHansard Thursday, 7 June 2007BEENLEIGH CANE FESTIVALMr MOORHEAD (Waterford—ALP) (12.12 am): I would like to use this opportunity to recognise thehard work of the Beenleigh Rotary Club, particularly John and Di ...
Speech byEvan MoorheadMEMBER FOR WATERFORDHansard Thursday, 7 June 2007CLEAN COAL TECHNOLOGY SPECIAL AGREEMENT BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLSMr MOORHEAD (Waterford—ALP) (8.38 pm): It is with great pleasure that I rise to support theAppropriation Bill. The ...
Speech byEvan MoorheadMEMBER FOR WATERFORDHansard Tuesday, 7 August 2007COMMUNITY SERVICES BILLMr MOORHEAD (Waterford—ALP) (6.25 pm): I rise to speak in support of the Community ServicesBill 2007. The Community Services Bill 2007 will ensure that community ...
Speech byEvan MoorheadMEMBER FOR WATERFORDHansard Wednesday, 8 August 2007APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL AND APPROPRIATION BILL: ESTIMATES COMMITTEE G (REPORT NO. 2)Mr MOORHEAD (Waterford—ALP) (8.56 pm): I rise to speak in support of the ...
Speech byEvan MoorheadMEMBER FOR WATERFORDHansard Wednesday, 8 August 2007APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL AND APPROPRIATION BILL: ESTIMATES COMMITTEE G (REPORT NO. 1)Mr MOORHEAD (Waterford—ALP) (9.53 pm): I rise to speak in support of Estimates Committee ...
Speech byEvan MoorheadMEMBER FOR WATERFORDHansard Wednesday, 17 October 2007FEDERAL ELECTION CAMPAIGNMr MOORHEAD (Waterford—ALP) (11.39 am): I always encourage our nation’s political leaders tocome to Beenleigh and meet the people of my electorate. It is ...
Speech byEvan MoorheadMEMBER FOR WATERFORDHansard Thursday, 18 October 2007QUEENSLAND HERITAGE AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr MOORHEAD (Waterford—ALP) (12.20 pm): I rise to speak to the Queensland Heritage andOther Legislation Amendment Bill 2007. ...
Speech byEvan MoorheadMEMBER FOR WATERFORDHansard Thursday, 6 September 2007CANTABILE CHOIRMr MOORHEAD (Waterford—ALP) (7.49 pm): I wish to speak about two amazing performances inthe life of Canterbury College of Waterford, which is in my electorate. ...
Speech byEvan MoorheadMEMBER FOR WATERFORDHansard Wednesday, 10 October 2007WORKERS COMPENSATION AND REHABILITATIONMr MOORHEAD (Waterford—ALP) (10.31 pm): The Workers’ Compensation and Rehabilitation Act2003 provides that one of the key focuses of our workers ...
Speech byEvan MoorheadMEMBER FOR WATERFORDHansard Thursday, 11 October 2007RESEARCH INVOLVING HUMAN EMBRYOS AND PROHIBITION OF HUMAN CLONING AMENDMENT BILLMr MOORHEAD (Waterford—ALP) (8.13 pm): I rise to speak to the Research Involving HumanEmbryos and ...
Speech byEvan MoorheadMEMBER FOR WATERFORDHansard Thursday, 9 August 2007LOCAL GOVERNMENT REFORM IMPLEMENTATION BILLMr MOORHEAD (Waterford—ALP) (7.50 pm): I rise to speak in support of the Local GovernmentReform Implementation Bill 2007. Today is exactly one ...
Speech byEvan MoorheadMEMBER FOR WATERFORDHansard Tuesday, 16 October 2007QUEENSLAND BUILDING SERVICES AUTHORITY AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr MOORHEAD (Waterford—ALP) (8.37 pm): It is with great pleasure that I rise to speak in supportof the ...
Speech byEvan MoorheadMEMBER FOR WATERFORDHansard Tuesday, 16 October 2007BROADBANDMr MOORHEAD (Waterford—ALP) (11.53 am): Australia is looking for a government that can builda nation, with infrastructure that will promote economic growth and productivity ...
Speech byJack DempseyMEMBER FOR BUNDABERGHansard Thursday, 18 October 2007QUEENSLAND JUSTICES ASSOCIATION STATE CONFERENCEMr DEMPSEY (Bundaberg—NPA) (7.23 pm): Recently I had the honour to speak at the 2007Queensland Justices Association State Conference. One ...
Speech byJack DempseyMEMBER FOR BUNDABERGHansard Thursday, 18 October 2007SPORTS DRUG TESTING AMENDMENT BILLMr DEMPSEY (Bundaberg—NPA) (6.26 pm): I rise to support this bill before the House. Australia isknown as a great sporting nation. For a small nation of ...
Speech byJack DempseyMEMBER FOR BUNDABERGHansard Thursday, 1 November 2007BUNDABERG BREWED DRINKSMr DEMPSEY (Bundaberg—NPA) (6.47 pm): The city of Bundaberg is renowned for its food andbeverage businesses. One business that is building its market and ...
Speech byJack DempseyMEMBER FOR BUNDABERGHansard Wednesday, 14 November 2007LAW AND ORDERMr DEMPSEY (Bundaberg—NPA) (6.07 pm): I rise to speak on the motion before the Housetonight. Labor’s soft-on-crime record is reflected in this government’s failure to ...
Speech byJack DempseyMEMBER FOR BUNDABERGHansard Thursday, 24 May 2007HEALTH AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr DEMPSEY (Bundaberg—NPA) (12.36 pm): I rise to speak in support of the Health and OtherLegislation Amendment Bill. It is a very positive step in ...
Speech byJack DempseyMEMBER FOR BUNDABERGHansard Thursday, 24 May 2007RELAY FOR LIFE; WIDE BAY AUSTRALIA INTERNATIONAL AIRSHOWMr DEMPSEY (Bundaberg—NPA) (6.20 pm): There is an old saying that charity begins at home andthat is certainly true in Bundaberg where ...
Speech byJack DempseyMEMBER FOR BUNDABERGHansard Wednesday, 6 June 20072007 BUNDABERG YOUTH EISTEDDFOD GALA CONCERTMr DEMPSEY (Bundaberg—NPA) (10.21 pm): I recently had the privilege of attending the 2007Bundaberg Youth Eisteddfod Gala Concert and I could ...
Speech byJack DempseyMEMBER FOR BUNDABERGHansard Thursday, 7 June 2007CLEAN COAL TECHNOLOGY SPECIAL AGREEMENT BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLSMr DEMPSEY (Bundaberg—NPA) (11.00pm): I rise tonight to speak in the debate on theappropriation bills relating to the budget ...
Speech byJack DempseyMEMBER FOR BUNDABERGHansard Tuesday, 4 September 2007COMMISSION FOR CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE AND CHILD GUARDIAN AMENDMENT BILLMr DEMPSEY (Bundaberg—NPA) (3.27 pm): I rise to support the Commission for Children andYoung People and Child ...
Speech byJack DempseyMEMBER FOR BUNDABERGHansard Thursday, 6 September 2007CHILD PROTECTION WEEKMr DEMPSEY (Bundaberg—NPA) (7.46 pm): This is Child Protection Week and it is appropriate tofocus on the safety of all children. Child protection starts in the ...
Speech byJack DempseyMEMBER FOR BUNDABERGHansard Tuesday, 9 October 2007TRANSPORT LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr DEMPSEY (Bundaberg—NPA) (8.26 pm): I rise to support the Transport Legislation AmendmentBill. This amendment bill directly supports two very ...
Speech byJack DempseyMEMBER FOR BUNDABERGHansard Wednesday, 10 October 2007NATIONAL STROKE AWARENESS WEEKMr DEMPSEY (Bundaberg—NPA) (10.04 pm): It is very fitting that I make this adjournment speechabout stroke tonight. Stroke is Australia’s second single ...
Speech byJack DempseyMEMBER FOR BUNDABERGHansard Thursday, 9 August 2007LOCAL GOVERNMENT REFORM IMPLEMENTATION BILLMr DEMPSEY (Bundaberg—NPA) (1.26am): I rise to contribute to the debate on the LocalGovernment Reform Implementation Bill. To have a true ...
Speech byJack DempseyMEMBER FOR BUNDABERGHansard Thursday, 9 August 2007WIDE BAY AUSTRALIA INTERNATIONAL AIR SHOWMr DEMPSEY (Bundaberg—NPA) (4.22 am): Bert Hinkler was a pioneer Australian aviator, puttingBundaberg on the world flying map when he became the ...
Speech byJack DempseyMEMBER FOR BUNDABERGHansard Wednesday, 8 August 2007APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL AND APPROPRIATION BILL: ESTIMATES COMMITTEE BMr DEMPSEY (Bundaberg—NPA) (2.32 pm): I rise to contribute to the debate on the report ofEstimates Committee ...
Speech byJack DempseyMEMBER FOR BUNDABERGHansard Wednesday, 8 August 2007APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL AND APPROPRIATION BILL: ESTIMATES COMMITTEE DMr DEMPSEY (Bundaberg—NPA) (4.44pm): I rise to contribute to debate on the report ofEstimates Committee D. ...
Speech byJack DempseyMEMBER FOR BUNDABERGHansard Thursday, 23 August 2007SENIORS WEEKMr DEMPSEY (Bundaberg—NPA) (5.26 pm): Throughout Queensland, communities are celebratingSeniors Week events. Apart from it being an opportunity for older people to celebrate, ...
Speech byJack DempseyMEMBER FOR BUNDABERGHansard Wednesday, 14 November 2007RED CROSS BLOOD DONOR CENTREMr DEMPSEY (Bundaberg—NPA) (10.06 pm): Recently I had the privilege of attending a veryspecial ceremony where not only were a group of local heroes ...
Speech byJack DempseyMEMBER FOR BUNDABERGHansard Tuesday, 7 August 2007LIQUOR (RESTRICTION OF SUPPLY TO MINORS) AMENDMENT BILLMr DEMPSEY (Bundaberg—NPA) (9.06 pm): I rise to support the Liquor (Restriction of Supply toMinors) Amendment Bill, a very ...
Speech byJack DempseyMEMBER FOR BUNDABERGHansard Tuesday, 16 October 2007EPIDERMOLYSIS BULLOSAMr DEMPSEY (Bundaberg—NPA) (10.16 pm): I wish to bring the attention of the House to the plightof sufferers of epidermolysis bullosa or EB. Children with EB are ...
Speech byJeff SeeneyMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard Thursday, 7 June 2007CLEAN COAL TECHNOLOGY SPECIAL AGREEMENT BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLSMr SEENEY (Callide—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (11.46 am): The true measure of a goodgovernment is its ability to provide ...
Speech byJeff SeeneyMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard Tuesday, 7 August 2007MOTION OF CONDOLENCE: DEATH OF MR EC ROWMr SEENEY (Callide—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (9.36 am): I rise to second the condolencemotion that has been moved by the Premier so that this ...
Speech byJeff SeeneyMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard Tuesday, 7 August 2007MOTION OF CONDOLENCE: DEATH OF HON. TJ BURNS AOMr SEENEY (Callide—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (10.09 am): I rise to speak in support of themotion of condolence that has been moved by the ...
Speech byJeff SeeneyMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard Tuesday, 7 August 2007LOCAL GOVERNMENT REFORMMr SEENEY (Callide—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (2.31 pm): Last Friday saw the biggestdemonstration in Brisbane since the Vietnam war. Between 12,000 and 15,000 ...
Speech byJeff SeeneyMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard Wednesday, 8 August 2007TRIBUTE TO FALLEN POLICE OFFICERSMr SEENEY (Callide—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (10.25 am): I think it is appropriate that Iindicate on behalf of this side of the parliament that we ...
Speech byJeff SeeneyMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard Wednesday, 8 August 2007APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL AND APPROPRIATION BILL: ESTIMATES COMMITTEE AMr SEENEY (Callide—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (11.35 am): I am pleased to be able to makea contribution to ...
Speech byJeff SeeneyMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard Thursday, 9 August 2007MINISTER FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT, PLANNING AND SPORT, RADIO INTERVIEWMr SEENEY (Callide—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (10.18 am): It is clear that Labor federalcandidates all over Queensland ...
Speech byJeff SeeneyMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard Thursday, 9 August 2007LOCAL GOVERNMENT REFORM IMPLEMENTATION BILLMr SEENEY (Callide—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (2.39 pm): The Local Government ReformImplementation Bill is probably one of the most dishonest ...
Speech byJeff SeeneyMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard Thursday, 19 April 2007VACANCY IN SENATE OF COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA: NOMINATION OF SK BOYCEMr SEENEY (Callide—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (11.56 am): I would like to very briefly addmy voice to the motion ...
Speech byJeff SeeneyMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard Tuesday, 22 May 2007LOCAL GOVERNMENT REFORMMr SEENEY (Callide—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (10.27 am): There is a tidal wave of angerand protest sweeping regional Queensland as communities everywhere realise ...
Speech byJeff SeeneyMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard Tuesday, 22 May 2007LOCAL GOVERNMENT REFORMMr SEENEY (Callide—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (11.31 am): This morning in this parliamentwe saw the very reason councils and communities right across Queensland are ...
Speech byJeff SeeneyMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard Wednesday, 23 May 2007NOTICE OF MOTIONLocal Government ReformMr SEENEY (Callide—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (10.28 am): I give notice that I shall move—That this Parliament ensures:• Councils can go to the ...
Speech byJeff SeeneyMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard Wednesday, 23 May 2007LOCAL GOVERNMENT REFORMMr SEENEY (Callide—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (5.31 pm): I move—That this Parliament ensures:• Councils can go to the next Local Government Elections in March 2008 ...
Speech byJeff SeeneyMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard Wednesday, 23 May 2007LOCAL GOVERNMENT (CANDIDATES FOR STATE ELECTIONS) AMENDMENT BILLMr SEENEY (Callide—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (6.49 pm): I rise to support the LocalGovernment (Candidates for State ...
Speech byJeff SeeneyMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard Tuesday, 21 August 2007LOCAL GOVERNMENT REFORM; FUEL SUBSIDYMr SEENEY (Callide—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (11.30 am): It was not hard to miss theextraordinary display of hypocrisy in the parliament this ...
Speech byJeff SeeneyMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard Tuesday, 21 August 2007TERRORISM LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr SEENEY (Callide—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (2.44 pm): I rise to make a contribution tothe debate on the Terrorism Legislation Amendment Bill 2007, ...
Speech byJeff SeeneyMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard Wednesday, 22 August 2007NATURAL RESOURCES AND WATER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT REGULATION (NO. 1) 2007Mr SEENEY (Callide—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (9.08 pm): As the final speaker in thedebate I have to make some ...
Speech byJeff SeeneyMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard Wednesday, 22 August 2007MOTION: SESSIONAL ORDERSMr SEENEY (Callide—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (11.47 am): What an incredible address bythe Premier. A number of times he talked about being honest, but he was ...
Speech byJeff SeeneyMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard Wednesday, 22 August 2007LOCAL GOVERNMENT REFORMMr SEENEY (Callide—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (5.30 pm): I move—That this Parliament ensure that, in the event of the amalgamation of Councils—1. communities be ...
Speech byJeff SeeneyMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard Tuesday, 5 June 2007STATE BUDGETMr SEENEY (Callide—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (10.26 am): When the Beattie governmentcame to power nine years ago, Queensland had a zero net debt. Today we will see ...
Speech byJeff SeeneyMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard Tuesday, 5 June 2007STATE BUDGETMr SEENEY (Callide—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (11.30 am): Today we will see the Treasurerdeliver her second budget. I have already made some comments this morning about the ...
Speech byJeff SeeneyMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard Wednesday, 6 June 2007LOCAL GOVERNMENT REFORMMr SEENEY (Callide—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (10.28 am): This morning the Clerk tabledinto the record of the parliament paper petitions with signatures totalling ...
Speech byJeff SeeneyMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard Thursday, 7 June 2007CLEAN COAL TECHNOLOGY SPECIAL AGREEMENT BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLSMr SEENEY (Callide—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (10.23 am): The motion that the Leader ofthe House has just moved is clearly ...
Speech byJeff SeeneyMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard Wednesday, 18 April 2007LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr SEENEY (Callide—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (7.40 pm): I wanted to pay due regard to thelocal governments in my electorate. My ...
Speech byJeff SeeneyMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard Wednesday, 22 August 2007NOTICE OF MOTIONLocal Government ReformMr SEENEY (Callide—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (10.29 am): I give notice that I shall move—That this Parliament ensure that, in the event of the ...
Speech byJeff SeeneyMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard Tuesday, 21 August 2007OFFICE OF THE LEADER OF THE OPPOSITIONReportMr SEENEY (Callide—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (10.29 am): I table an independent auditor’sreport of the expenses of the office of the Leader ...
Speech byPeter WellingtonMEMBER FOR NICKLINHansard Thursday, 25 May 2006CRIMINAL CODE AMENDMENT BILLMr WELLINGTON (Nicklin—Ind) (7.47 pm): I rise to participate in the debate on the Criminal CodeAmendment Bill 2006. I will not be supporting this bill. I ...
Speech byPeter WellingtonMEMBER FOR NICKLINHansard Wednesday, 7 June 2006TRANSPORT (AMENDMENT OF QUEENSLAND ROAD RULES) BILLMr WELLINGTON (Nicklin—Ind) (9.12 pm): I rise to participate in the debate on the Transport(Amendment of Queensland Road Rules) Bill ...
Speech byPeter WellingtonMEMBER FOR NICKLINHansard Wednesday, 7 June 2006NUCLEAR ENERGYMr WELLINGTON (Nicklin—Ind) (5.22 pm): I rise to participate in this debate. I remind members ofthe House that the motion we are debating tonight states—That this ...
Speech byPeter WellingtonMEMBER FOR NICKLINHansard Thursday, 8 June 2006APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLMr WELLINGTON (Nicklin—Ind) (5.27 pm): As the Independent member for Nicklin, it gives me agreat deal of pleasure to rise to participate ...
Speech byPeter WellingtonMEMBER FOR NICKLINHansard Tuesday, 8 August 2006EDUCATION (GENERAL PROVISIONS) BILLMr WELLINGTON (Nicklin—Ind) (7.42 pm): I rise to participate in the debate on the Education(General Provisions) Bill 2006. I note that the Minister for ...
Speech byPeter LawlorMEMBER FOR SOUTHPORTHansard Thursday, 11 May 20064TH PAN PACIFIC PORK EXPOMr LAWLOR (Southport—ALP) (9.03 pm): It gave me great pleasure to represent the minister forprimary industries, Tim Mulherin, and officially open the 4th Pan ...
Speech byPeter LawlorMEMBER FOR SOUTHPORTHansard Wednesday, 24 May 2006JUDICIAL PROCEEDINGS, PUBLIC INVESTIGATIONMr LAWLOR (Southport—ALP) (5.51pm): I support theamendment moved by the Attorney-General. The ‘Heiner affair’, as this issue is known, would be a ...
Speech byPeter LawlorMEMBER FOR SOUTHPORTHansard Wednesday, 24 May 2006SOUTHPORT POLICE STATIONMr LAWLOR (Southport—ALP) (9.58pm): Police received the keys to the new $5.33millionSouthport Police Station and moved into the new complex today. The new station ...
Speech byPeter LawlorMEMBER FOR SOUTHPORTHansard Thursday, 8 June 2006APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLMr LAWLOR (Southport—ALP) (2.30 pm): This is the ninth budget of the Beattie government, and itis another excellent budget for Queensland. ...
Speech byPeter LawlorMEMBER FOR SOUTHPORTHansard Tuesday, 8 August 2006GOLD COAST CITY COUNCILMr LAWLOR (Southport—ALP) (11.55 am): Over the past few years I have worked hard in theSouthport electorate. Much of that work has consisted of doorknocking and ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard Wednesday, 11 October 2006MINISTERIAL STATEMENTElection CommitmentsHon. PD BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier and Minister for Trade) (9.46 am): I promisedin the election campaign that we ...
Speech byPeter WellingtonMEMBER FOR NICKLINHansard Wednesday, 9 August 2006HEALTH SYSTEMMr WELLINGTON (Nicklin—Ind) (10.11 pm): I rise to speak to the motion moved earlier this eveningby the new Leader of the Liberal Party and also to the amendment moved in ...
Speech byPeter WellingtonMEMBER FOR NICKLINHansard Thursday, 10 August 2006APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILL (ESTIMATES COMMITTEE E)Mr WELLINGTON (Nicklin—Ind) (3.08 pm): I rise to speak to the Estimates Committee E report. Ibelieve our ...
Speech byPeter WellingtonMEMBER FOR NICKLINHansard Wednesday, 11 October 2006SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION STAFFMr WELLINGTON (Nicklin—Ind) (8.58 pm): I rise tonight to join with my school parents and citizensassociations and parents to speak in support of the school ...
Speech byPeter WellingtonMEMBER FOR NICKLINHansard Tuesday, 31 October 2006CRIMINAL CODE (DRINK SPIKING) AND OTHER ACTS AMENDMENT BILLMr WELLINGTON (Nicklin—Ind) (8.32 pm): I rise to participate in the debate on the Criminal Code(Drink Spiking) and Other Acts ...
Speech byPeter WellingtonMEMBER FOR NICKLINHansard Wednesday, 1 November 2006HEALTH LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr WELLINGTON (Nicklin—Ind) (12.08pm): I rise to participate in the debate on the HealthLegislation Amendment Bill 2006. I note that this is a ...
Speech byPeter WellingtonMEMBER FOR NICKLINHansard Wednesday, 1 November 2006CLIMATE CHANGEMr WELLINGTON (Nicklin—Ind) (5.30 pm): I move—That this parliament acknowledges the growing threat to Queensland from climate change and calls on the state government ...
Speech byPhil ReevesMEMBER FOR MANSFIELDHansard Wednesday, 9 August 2006APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILL (ESTIMATES COMMITTEE A)Mr REEVES (Mansfield—ALP) (11.42 am): It gives me great pleasure to rise in support of the reportof Estimates ...
Speech byPhil ReevesMEMBER FOR MANSFIELDHansard Wednesday, 9 August 2006APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILL (ESTIMATES COMMITTEE A)Mr REEVES (Mansfield—ALP) (12.54 pm): It gives me great pleasure to rise to speak to report No.2 of Estimates ...
Speech byPhil ReevesMEMBER FOR MANSFIELDHansard Tuesday, 31 October 2006PUBLIC TRANSPORTMr REEVES (Mansfield—ALP) (11.45 am): It gives me great pleasure in my first speech in the 52ndParliament to be talking about one of my favourite subjects—public ...
Speech byPhil ReevesMEMBER FOR MANSFIELDHansard Tuesday, 28 November 2006MAJOR SPORTS FACILITIES AMENDMENT BILLMr REEVES (Mansfield—ALP) (3.35 pm): It gives me great pleasure to rise in support of this MajorSports Facilities Amendment Bill. Continuing on from ...
Speech byPhil ReevesMEMBER FOR MANSFIELDHansard Thursday, 30 March 2006PAEDIATRIC SERVICESMr REEVES (Mansfield—ALP) (4.19 pm): I often inform people in this House and outside of thisplace that I am a proud product of Catholic education. I wish to inform ...
Speech byPhil ReevesMEMBER FOR MANSFIELDHansard Thursday, 11 May 2006DEATH OF MRS E MCCALLMr REEVES (Mansfield—ALP) (10.22 am): On 27 April this year, the electorate of Mansfield lost aremarkable individual in the most tragic circumstances. Elizabeth McCall ...
Speech byPhil ReevesMEMBER FOR MANSFIELDHansard Wednesday, 7 June 2006TRANSPORT (AMENDMENT OF QUEENSLAND ROAD RULES) BILLMr REEVES (Mansfield—ALP) (9.45 pm): I oppose the Transport (Amendment of Queensland RoadRules) Bill before the House tonight. I will ...
Speech byPhil ReevesMEMBER FOR MANSFIELDHansard Wednesday, 7 June 2006FOOD AMENDMENT BILLMr REEVES (Mansfield—ALP) (12.51 pm): It gives me great pleasure to rise to speak to the FoodAmendment Bill. We live in a changing time when, sadly, we need to be aware ...
Speech byPhil ReevesMEMBER FOR MANSFIELDHansard Friday, 9 June 2006APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLMr REEVES (Mansfield—ALP) (2.30 pm): It is my pleasure to speak in support of the Beattiegovernment’s ninth budget. Tuesday, 13 June marks ...
Speech byPeter WellingtonMEMBER FOR NICKLINHansard Wednesday, 9 August 2006WATER SUPPLYMr WELLINGTON (Nicklin—Ind) (5.16 pm): I rise to participate in the debate on the Premier’smotion and the opposition’samendment. I note that the opposition’samendment ...
Speech byPhil ReevesMEMBER FOR MANSFIELDHansard Wednesday, 15 February 2006FITZGIBBON, MS CMr REEVES (Mansfield—ALP) (9.28 pm): It gives me great pleasure to rise in this adjournmentdebate. Often all we hear from members on the other side of the House are ...
Speech byPeter WellingtonMEMBER FOR NICKLINHansard Wednesday, 1 November 2006DANIEL MORCOMBE FOUNDATION, CHILD SAFETY DVDMr WELLINGTON (Nicklin—Ind) (9.53pm): On Tuesday I joined with over 500 walkers andsupporters of Denise and Bruce Morcombe in the Walk for ...
Speech byRosemary MenkensMEMBER FOR BURDEKINHansard Wednesday, 7 June 2006TRANSPORT (AMENDMENT OF QUEENSLAND ROAD RULES) BILLMrs MENKENS (Burdekin—NPA) (9.32 pm): I am happy to support the Transport (Amendment ofQueensland Road Rules) Bill 2006, and I ...
Speech byRosemary MenkensMEMBER FOR BURDEKINHansard Thursday, 8 June 2006APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLMrs MENKENS (Burdekin—NPA) (10.42 pm): I rise to participate in the debate on the state budget2006. Firstly, I am pleased to say that ...
Speech byRosemary MenkensMEMBER FOR BURDEKINHansard Tuesday, 8 August 2006DEPARTMENT OF CHILD SAFETYMrs MENKENS (Burdekin—NPA) (12.10 pm): The capacity and capability of the Department ofChild Safety to perform its duties under the present government are ...
Speech byRosemary MenkensMEMBER FOR BURDEKINHansard Tuesday, 8 August 2006EDUCATION (GENERAL PROVISIONS) BILLMrs MENKENS (Burdekin—NPA) (5.54 pm): I am very happy to speak to the Education (GeneralProvisions) Bill 2006. Firstly, I would like to commend the ...
Speech byRosemary MenkensMEMBER FOR BURDEKINHansard Wednesday, 1 November 2006NATURE CONSERVATION AMENDMENT BILLMrs MENKENS (Burdekin—NPA) (3.24 pm): I rise to present the opposition position in relation tothe Nature Conservation Amendment Bill 2006. As ...
Speech byRosemary MenkensMEMBER FOR BURDEKINHansard Wednesday, 9 August 2006APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILL (ESTIMATES COMMITTEE B)Mrs MENKENS (Burdekin—NPA) (3.31 pm): I rise to participate in this debate on the EstimatesCommittee B ...
Speech byRosemary MenkensMEMBER FOR BURDEKINHansard Thursday, 10 August 2006APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILL (ESTIMATES COMMITTEE F)Mrs MENKENS (Burdekin—NPA) (4.28 pm): I am pleased to participate on the debate on theEstimates Committee F ...
Speech byRosemary MenkensMEMBER FOR BURDEKINHansard Thursday, 12 October 2006ADDRESS-IN-REPLYMrs MENKENS (Burdekin—NPA) (7.30 pm): Mr Deputy Speaker Hinchliffe, I ask you to extend mycongratulations to the Speaker on his appointment to the chair of this 52nd ...
Speech byRosemary MenkensMEMBER FOR BURDEKINHansard Thursday, 12 October 2006TOWNSVILLE HOSPITAL, MENTAL HEALTH UNITMrs MENKENS (Burdekin—NPA) (9.12 pm): I am very concerned about the closure of the securemental health unit at the Townsville Hospital. This is ...
Speech byRosemary MenkensMEMBER FOR BURDEKINHansard Wednesday, 24 May 2006FISHERIES AMENDMENT BILLMrs MENKENS (Burdekin—NPA) (4.08 pm): I rise to speak to the Fisheries Amendment Bill 2006. Inote the comments of the shadow minister and I will be supporting ...
Speech byRosemary MenkensMEMBER FOR BURDEKINHansard Wednesday, 24 May 2006TOWNSVILLE HOSPITAL, ONCOLOGY SERVICESMrs MENKENS (Burdekin—NPA) (10.14 pm): I wish to bring to the attention of the House theappalling situation that still exists for cancer patients ...
Speech byRosemary MenkensMEMBER FOR BURDEKINHansard Thursday, 25 May 2006CRIMINAL CODE AMENDMENT BILLMrs MENKENS (Burdekin—NPA) (6.21 pm): I rise to speak to the Criminal Code Amendment Bill. Ivehemently oppose this legislation and all the other members of ...
Speech byRosemary MenkensMEMBER FOR BURDEKINHansard Friday, 26 May 2006MINERAL RESOURCES AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMrs MENKENS (Burdekin—NPA) (12.47 pm): It is a pleasure to speak on and support the MineralResources and Other Legislation Amendment ...
Speech byRosemary MenkensMEMBER FOR BURDEKINHansard Wednesday, 29 November 2006EDUCATION LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMrs MENKENS (Burdekin—NPA) (4.11 pm): Education of our youth should be one of the highestpriorities of any administration as our children are ...
Speech byRosemary MenkensMEMBER FOR BURDEKINHansard Thursday, 30 November 2006WILD RIVERS AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMrs MENKENS (Burdekin—NPA) (3.58 pm): I will make a short contribution to the Wild Rivers andOther Legislation Amendment Bill 2006. I ...
Speech byShane KnuthMEMBER FOR CHARTERS TOWERSHansard Wednesday, 15 February 2006RURAL AND REGIONAL PUBLIC TRANSPORTMr KNUTH (Charters Towers—NPA) (9.06 pm): I bring to the attention of the House a very importantissue that has caused a lot of grief in western ...
Speech byShane KnuthMEMBER FOR CHARTERS TOWERSHansard Tuesday, 28 February 2006RETIREMENT VILLAGES AMENDMENT BILLMr KNUTH (Charters Towers—NPA) (8.24 pm): I note from the minister’s second reading speechthat the objective of the Retirement Villages Amendment ...
Speech byRosemary MenkensMEMBER FOR BURDEKINHansard Wednesday, 1 November 2006MARINE PARKS (GREAT SANDY) ZONING PLAN: DISALLOWANCE OF STATUTORY INSTRUMENTMrs MENKENS (Burdekin—NPA) (8.20 pm): I rise to speak to the disallowance motion regardingthe Marine ...
Speech byRosemary MenkensMEMBER FOR BURDEKINHansard Wednesday, 1 November 2006ALLIGATOR CREEK, NOME AND CUNGULLA, PRIMARY SCHOOLMrs MENKENS (Burdekin—NPA) (10.11pm): Alligator Creek, Nome and Cungulla are ruralresidential areas south of Townsville with a ...
Speech byRosemary MenkensMEMBER FOR BURDEKINHansard Tuesday, 28 November 2006STATE DEVELOPMENT AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMrs MENKENS (Burdekin—NPA) (5.26 pm): I rise to speak to the State Development and OtherLegislation Amendment Bill, and I ...
Speech byRosemary MenkensMEMBER FOR BURDEKINHansard Wednesday, 10 May 2006WATER AMENDMENT BILLMrs MENKENS (Burdekin—NPA) (12.52pm): I rise to make my contribution to the WaterAmendment Bill 2006. I certainly support the comments and the points made by the ...
Speech byRosemary MenkensMEMBER FOR BURDEKINHansard Wednesday, 10 May 2006WORKPLACE HEALTH AND SAFETY AND OTHER ACTS AMENDMENT BILLMrs MENKENS (Burdekin—NPA) (8.20 pm): I rise to speak to the Workplace Health and Safety andOther Acts Amendment Bill 2006. This ...
Speech byRosemary MenkensMEMBER FOR BURDEKINHansard Thursday, 11 May 2006WATER AMENDMENT BILLMrs MENKENS (Burdekin—NPA) (7.30 pm): I will continue from where I left off—Mr Reeves: That seems like a long time ago!Mrs MENKENS: Absolutely. The problem is not, as ...
Speech byRosemary MenkensMEMBER FOR BURDEKINHansard Wednesday, 9 August 2006OFFENDERS (SERIOUS SEXUAL OFFENCES) MINIMUM IMPRISONMENT AND REHABILITATION BILLMrs MENKENS (Burdekin—NPA) (8.39 pm): It is with pleasure that I make my contribution to theOffenders ...
Speech byVicky DarlingMEMBER FOR SANDGATEHansard Thursday, 2 November 2006FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE AMENDMENT BILLMs DARLING (Sandgate—ALP) (7.52 pm): I rise to commend this bill to the House. This bill willsave the lives of Queenslanders. It will also save the ...
Speech byVicky DarlingMEMBER FOR SANDGATEHansard Tuesday, 28 November 2006NUCLEAR ENERGYMs DARLING (Sandgate—ALP) (12.43 pm): I rise to express my deep concern at the lack ofevidence to support safe and environmentally sensitive disposal of uranium waste. The ...
Speech byHon. Warren PittMEMBER FOR MULGRAVEHansard Wednesday, 15 February 2006MINISTERIAL STATEMENTRespite for Older CarersHon. FW PITT (Mulgrave—ALP) (Minister for Communities, Disability Services and Seniors)(10.17 am): The Queensland government has ...
Speech byHon. Warren PittMEMBER FOR MULGRAVEHansard Tuesday, 28 March 2006MINISTERIAL STATEMENTCyclone Larry Hon. FW PITT (Mulgrave—ALP) (Minister for Communities, Disability Services and Seniors)(10.12 am): The Queensland government has responded quickly, ...
Speech byHon. Warren PittMEMBER FOR MULGRAVEHansard Wednesday, 29 March 2006DISABILITY SERVICES BILLHon. FW PITT (Mulgrave—ALP) (Minister for Communities, Disability Services and Seniors)(5.06 pm), in reply: I would like to thank honourable members for their ...
Speech byHon. Warren PittMEMBER FOR MULGRAVEHansard Friday, 21 April 2006MINISTERIAL STATEMENTBlueprint for the BushHon. FW PITT (Mulgrave—ALP) (Minister for Communities, Disability Services and Seniors)(10.02 am): The historic Blueprint for the Bush ...
Speech byHon. Warren PittMEMBER FOR MULGRAVEHansard Friday, 21 April 2006AMADIO, MRS MHon. FW PITT (Mulgrave—ALP) (Minister for Communities, Disability Services and Seniors)(8.09 pm): Throughout Queensland there are people who work tirelessly to help others ...
Speech byWayne WendtMEMBER FOR IPSWICH WESTHansard Thursday, 12 October 2006MAIDEN SPEECHMr WENDT (Ipswich West—ALP) (8.09 pm): I rise for the first time in this House and, in so doing, Ipay a special tribute to the voters of the electorate of Ipswich West ...
Speech byWayne WendtMEMBER FOR IPSWICH WESTHansard Tuesday, 31 October 2006 REVENUE AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr WENDT (Ipswich West—ALP) (5.01 pm): Like many others here today, I am pleased to rise insupport of the Revenue and Other Legislation ...
Speech byAndrew CrippsMEMBER FOR HINCHINBROOKHansard Wednesday, 7 February 2007VOCATIONAL EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT AND OTHER ACTS AMENDMENT BILLMr CRIPPS (Hinchinbrook—NPA) (4.33 pm): I rise to make a contribution to the debate on theVocational ...
Speech byAndrew CrippsMEMBER FOR HINCHINBROOKHansard Wednesday, 21 February 2007FERAL PIGSMr CRIPPS (Hinchinbrook—NPA) (8.34 pm): I rise to draw the attention of the House the growingferal pig problem in north Queensland and to highlight the ignorance of the ...
Speech byAndrew CrippsMEMBER FOR HINCHINBROOKHansard Thursday, 22 February 2007WILD RIVERS AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr CRIPPS (Hinchinbrook—NPA) (3.12 pm): I rise to make a contribution to the debate on the WildRivers and Other Legislation ...
Speech byAndrew CrippsMEMBER FOR HINCHINBROOKHansard Tuesday, 6 March 2007PLANT PROTECTION AMENDMENT BILLMr CRIPPS (Hinchinbrook—NPA) (3.24 pm): I rise to make a contribution to the debate on the PlantProtection Amendment Bill 2007. This bill has been ...
Speech byAndrew CrippsMEMBER FOR HINCHINBROOKHansard Thursday, 8 March 2007WHISTLEBLOWERS (DISCLOSURE TO MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT) AMENDMENT BILLMr CRIPPS (Hinchinbrook—NPA) (3.00 pm): I rise to make a contribution to the debate on theWhistleblowers (Disclosure ...
Speech byHon. Warren PittMEMBER FOR MULGRAVEHansard Tuesday, 23 May 2006MINISTERIAL STATEMENTDisability ServicesHon. FW PITT (Mulgrave—ALP) (Minister for Communities, Disability Services and Seniors)(10.24 am): Queensland adults with an intellectual ...
Speech byHon. Warren PittMEMBER FOR MULGRAVEHansard Tuesday, 6 June 2006COMMUNITY SERVICES BILLHon. FW PITT (Mulgrave—ALP) (Minister for Communities, Disability Services and Seniors)(12.28 pm): I move—That the bill be now read a second time.Most Queenslanders ...
Speech byHon. Warren PittMEMBER FOR MULGRAVEHansard Thursday, 8 June 2006APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLHon. FW PITT (Mulgrave—ALP) (Minister for Communities, Disability Services and Seniors)(10.57 pm): I rise to speak in support of the ...
Speech byHon. Warren PittMEMBER FOR MULGRAVEHansard Tuesday, 8 August 2006MINISTERIAL STATEMENTBlueprint for the BushHon. FW PITT (Mulgrave—ALP) (Minister for Communities, Disability Services and Seniors)(10.23 am): On 1 June the Premier launched the ...
Speech byHon. Warren PittMEMBER FOR MULGRAVEHansard Thursday, 10 August 2006MINISTERIAL STATEMENTDisability ServicesHon. FW PITT (Mulgrave—ALP) (Minister for Communities, Disability Services and Seniors)(10.16 am): In one of his first statements as Liberal ...
Speech byHon. Warren PittMEMBER FOR MULGRAVEHansard Wednesday, 11 October 2006MINISTERIAL STATEMENTDepartment of CommunitiesHon. FW PITT (Mulgrave—ALP) (Minister for Communities, Disability Services, Seniors and Youth)(10.21am): Following the state election, ...
Speech byHon. Warren PittMEMBER FOR MULGRAVEHansard Thursday, 12 October 2006MINISTERIAL STATEMENTA Current AffairHon. FW PITT (Mulgrave—ALP) (Minister for Communities, Disability Services, Seniors and Youth)(10.10 am): I would like to draw to the attention ...
Speech byHon. Warren PittMEMBER FOR MULGRAVEHansard Wednesday, 1 November 2006TOBLER, MR EHon. FW PITT (Mulgrave—ALP) (Minister for Communities, Disability Services, Seniors and Youth)(10.19pm): Every now and then we come across people who are the true soul ...
Speech byHon. Warren PittMEMBER FOR MULGRAVEHansard Tuesday, 28 November 2006MINISTERIAL STATEMENTCyclone LarryHon. FW PITT (Mulgrave—ALP) (Minister for Communities, Disability Services, Seniors and Youth)(10.50 am): It has been eight months since Cyclone ...
Speech byAndrew CrippsMEMBER FOR HINCHINBROOKHansard Wednesday, 21 February 2007TRANSPORT LEGISLATION AND ANOTHER ACT AMENDMENT BILLMr CRIPPS (Hinchinbrook—NPA) (12.04 pm): I rise to make a contribution to the debate on theTransport Legislation and Another ...
Speech byAndrew CrippsMEMBER FOR HINCHINBROOKHansard Wednesday, 7 February 2007WHISTLEBLOWERS PROTECTION AMENDMENT BILLMr CRIPPS (Hinchinbrook—NPA) (8.08 pm): I rise to make a short and, I regret, rather clinicalcontribution to debate on the Whistleblowers ...
Speech byAndrew CrippsMEMBER FOR HINCHINBROOKHansard Thursday, 8 February 2007DISSOLUTION OF JOHNSTONE SHIRE COUNCILMr CRIPPS (Hinchinbrook—NPA) (2.55 pm): As members probably know, I represent some of theJohnstone shire in this place. There is no doubt that ...
Speech byVicky DarlingMEMBER FOR SANDGATEHansard Wednesday, 1 November 2006MARINE PARKS (GREAT SANDY) ZONING PLAN: DISALLOWANCE OF STATUTORY INSTRUMENTMs DARLING (Sandgate—ALP) (8.17 pm): I rise to speak in support of the Marine Parks (GreatSandy) Zoning ...
Speech byAndrew CrippsMEMBER FOR HINCHINBROOKHansard Tuesday, 13 March 2007CYCLONE LARRY, FIRST ANNIVERSARYMr CRIPPS (Hinchinbrook—NPA) (9.49 pm): Tuesday, 27 March 2007 will mark the first anniversaryof Tropical Cyclone Larry making landfall on the north ...
Speech byHon. ANNA BLIGHMEMBER FOR SOUTH BRISBANEHansard Wednesday, 5 September 2007MINISTERIAL STATEMENTQueensland EconomyHon. AM BLIGH (South Brisbane—ALP) (Deputy Premier, Treasurer and Minister for Infrastructure)(9.46 am): Members will have noted ...
Speech byHon. ANNA BLIGHMEMBER FOR SOUTH BRISBANEHansard Thursday, 6 September 2007MINISTERIAL STATEMENTWater InfrastructureHon. AM BLIGH (South Brisbane—ALP) (Deputy Premier, Treasurer and Minister for Infrastructure)(9.51 am): I thank the Premier very much ...
Speech byHon. ANNA BLIGHMEMBER FOR SOUTH BRISBANEHansard Thursday, 6 September 2007MINISTERIAL STATEMENTFuel SubsidyHon. AM BLIGH (South Brisbane—ALP) (Deputy Premier, Treasurer and Minister for Infrastructure)(9.55 am): Two weeks ago the Premier and I ...
Speech byHon. ANNA BLIGHMEMBER FOR SOUTH BRISBANEHansard Thursday, 6 September 2007MINISTERIAL STATEMENTUnemployment RateHon. AM BLIGH (South Brisbane—ALP) (Deputy Premier, Treasurer and Minister for Infrastructure)(11.32am), by leave: Iam pleased to advise ...
Speech byHon. ANNA BLIGHMEMBER FOR SOUTH BRISBANEHansard Thursday, 6 September 2007URBAN LAND DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY BILLHon. AM BLIGH (South Brisbane—ALP) (Deputy Premier, Treasurer and Minister for Infrastructure)(4.30 pm), in reply: I thank all who have ...
Speech byHon. ANNA BLIGHMEMBER FOR SOUTH BRISBANEHansard Thursday, 6 September 2007REVENUE AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL (NO. 2)Hon. AM BLIGH (South Brisbane—ALP) (Deputy Premier, Treasurer and Minister for Infrastructure)(7.44 pm), in reply: In the ...
Speech byHon. ANNA BLIGHMEMBER FOR SOUTH BRISBANEHansard Wednesday, 22 August 2007REVENUE AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL (NO. 2)Second ReadingHon. AM BLIGH (South Brisbane—ALP) (Deputy Premier, Treasurer and Minister for Infrastructure)(12.38 pm): I ...
Speech byHon. ANNA BLIGHMEMBER FOR SOUTH BRISBANEHansard Wednesday, 22 August 2007URBAN LAND DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY BILLSecond ReadingHon. AM BLIGH (South Brisbane—ALP) (Deputy Premier, Treasurer and Minister for Infrastructure)(12.40 pm): I move—That the bill ...
Speech byHon. ANNA BLIGHMEMBER FOR SOUTH BRISBANEHansard Wednesday, 22 August 2007LOCAL GOVERNMENT REFORMHon. AM BLIGH (South Brisbane—ALP) (Deputy Premier, Treasurer and Minister for Infrastructure)(6.01 pm): I rise to oppose the motion moved by the Leader ...
Speech byHon. ANNA BLIGHMEMBER FOR SOUTH BRISBANEHansard Tuesday, 9 October 2007MINISTERIAL STATEMENTMinisterial ArrangementsHon. AM BLIGH (South Brisbane—ALP) (Premier) (9.37 am): I wish to inform the House that on 13September 2007, in accordance with the ...
Speech byHon. ANNA BLIGHMEMBER FOR SOUTH BRISBANEHansard Tuesday, 9 October 2007MINISTERIAL STATEMENTBligh Labor GovernmentHon. AM BLIGH (South Brisbane—ALP) (Premier) (9.40 am): On 13 September I was sworn in asPremier of Queensland. I am humbled by the ...
Speech byHon. ANNA BLIGHMEMBER FOR SOUTH BRISBANEHansard Tuesday, 9 October 2007MINISTERIAL STATEMENTTransit AuthorityHon. AM BLIGH (South Brisbane—ALP) (Premier) (9.43 am): We are experiencing prosperoustimes. We have low unemployment, rapid industrial ...
Speech byHon. ANNA BLIGHMEMBER FOR SOUTH BRISBANEHansard Tuesday, 9 October 2007MINISTERIAL STATEMENTEquine InfluenzaHon. AM BLIGH (South Brisbane—ALP) (Premier) (9.51 am): The outbreak of equine influenza hasbeen an economic body blow to thousands of ...
Speech byHon. ANNA BLIGHMEMBER FOR SOUTH BRISBANEHansard Wednesday, 10 October 2007TERRORISM, ORGANISED CRIME AND ANTI-CORRUPTION SURVEILLANCE BILLHon. AM BLIGH (South Brisbane—ALP) (Premier) (7.40 pm): I rise to speak in the debate on theTerrorism, Organised ...
Speech byHon. ANNA BLIGHMEMBER FOR SOUTH BRISBANEHansard Wednesday, 10 October 2007MINISTERIAL STATEMENTAfghanistan, Death of Trooper David PearceHon. AM BLIGH (South Brisbane—ALP) (Premier) (9.33 am): The tragic death of an Australiansoldier in Afghanistan ...
Speech byHon. ANNA BLIGHMEMBER FOR SOUTH BRISBANEHansard Wednesday, 10 October 2007MINISTERIAL STATEMENTTraveston Crossing Dam, Freshwater Species Conservation CentreHon. AM BLIGH (South Brisbane—ALP) (Premier) (9.34am): The Queensland governmentcontinues in ...
Speech byHon. ANNA BLIGHMEMBER FOR SOUTH BRISBANEHansard Wednesday, 10 October 2007MINISTERIAL STATEMENTQueensland Rail, Rolling StockHon. AM BLIGH (South Brisbane—ALP) (Premier) (9.40 am): I am very pleased today to announcethat the Queensland government, ...
Speech byHon. ANNA BLIGHMEMBER FOR SOUTH BRISBANEHansard Wednesday, 10 October 2007MINISTERIAL STATEMENTCyclone Larry Relief Appeal Distribution CommitteeHon. AM BLIGH (South Brisbane—ALP) (Premier) (9.43 am): I am pleased to advise the Housethat the Cyclone ...
Speech byHon. ANNA BLIGHMEMBER FOR SOUTH BRISBANEHansard Thursday, 23 August 2007MINISTERIAL STATEMENTWestern Corridor Recycled Water ProjectHon. AM BLIGH (South Brisbane—ALP) (Deputy Premier, Treasurer and Minister for Infrastructure)(9.51 am): Today I have ...
Speech byHon. ANNA BLIGHMEMBER FOR SOUTH BRISBANEHansard Thursday, 23 August 2007MINISTERIAL STATEMENTStamp Duty RebatesHon. AM BLIGH (South Brisbane—ALP) (Deputy Premier, Treasurer and Minister for Infrastructure)(9.57 am): I have received a number of ...
Speech byHon. ANNA BLIGHMEMBER FOR SOUTH BRISBANEHansard Tuesday, 4 September 2007MINISTERIAL STATEMENTWater InfrastructureHon. AM BLIGH (South Brisbane—ALP) (Deputy Premier, Treasurer and Minister for Infrastructure)(9.58 am): Since the parliament last met ...
Speech byHon. ANNA BLIGHMEMBER FOR SOUTH BRISBANEHansard Wednesday, 22 August 2007GAMBLING LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLSecond ReadingHon. AM BLIGH (South Brisbane—ALP) (Deputy Premier, Treasurer and Minister for Infrastructure)(12.36 pm): I move—That the bill ...
Speech byHon. ANNA BLIGHMEMBER FOR SOUTH BRISBANEHansard Tuesday, 21 August 2007MINISTERIAL STATEMENTWater GridHon. AM BLIGH (South Brisbane—ALP) (Deputy Premier, Treasurer and Minister for Infrastructure)(10.03 am): While the rain yesterday was fantastic to ...
Speech byHon. ANNA BLIGHMEMBER FOR SOUTH BRISBANEHansard Wednesday, 22 August 2007MINISTERIAL STATEMENTDevelopment Application, The EdgeHon. AM BLIGH (South Brisbane—ALP) (Deputy Premier, Treasurer and Minister for Infrastructure)(9.54 am): I lay upon the ...
Speech byHon. ANNA BLIGHMEMBER FOR SOUTH BRISBANEHansard Tuesday, 4 September 2007MINISTERIAL STATEMENTWater ReformsHon. AM BLIGH (South Brisbane—ALP) (Deputy Premier, Treasurer and Minister for Infrastructure)(10.05 am): I wish to advise the House that the ...
Speech byHon. ANNA BLIGHMEMBER FOR SOUTH BRISBANEHansard Tuesday, 9 October 2007MINISTERIAL STATEMENTAfghanistan, Death of Trooper David PearceHon. AM BLIGH (South Brisbane—ALP) (Premier) (9.36am): I know that the Leader of theOpposition and all members of ...
Speech byDr Bruce FleggMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard Tuesday, 13 November 2007SOUTH-EAST QUEENSLAND, DESALINATION PLANTSDr FLEGG (Moggill—Lib) (11.53 am): It is hard to imagine that something that could add more than400 million litres of drinking water each day ...
Speech byDr Bruce FleggMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard Tuesday, 13 November 2007WATER AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL AND SOUTH EAST QUEENSLAND WATER (RESTRUCTURING) BILLDr FLEGG (Moggill—Lib) (12.34 pm): My remarks will predominantly centre on the South ...
Speech byDr Bruce FleggMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard Thursday, 15 November 2007VALEDICTORYDr FLEGG (Moggill—Lib) (7.34 pm): Mr Speaker, I am pleased to join with the Premier and theLeader of the Opposition in extending the compliments of the season to you and to ...
Speech byCarolyn MaleMEMBER FOR GLASS HOUSEHansard Tuesday, 6 February 2007SUMMARY OFFENCES AND OTHER ACTS AMENDMENT BILLMs MALE (Glass House—ALP) (9.48 pm): I rise to support the Summary Offences and Other ActsAmendment Bill 2006. This bill includes ...
Speech byDr Bruce FleggMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard Wednesday, 5 September 2007URBAN LAND DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY BILLDr FLEGG (Moggill—Lib) (12.01 pm): I rise to speak to the Urban Land Development Authority Bill.I note that the minister is not in the House. I ...
Speech byDr Bruce FleggMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard Wednesday, 5 September 2007QUEENSLAND AMBULANCE SERVICEDr FLEGG (Moggill—Lib) (6.05 pm): Every day Queenslanders wake up to news of yet anothercrisis, disaster or failing within the Ambulance Service. I ...
Speech byDr Bruce FleggMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard Thursday, 6 September 2007REVENUE AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL (NO. 2)Dr FLEGG (Moggill—Lib) (7.29 pm): The debate on this bill has been shortened. However, this is arevenue bill and there are some ...
Speech byDr Bruce FleggMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard Wednesday, 10 October 2007TERRORISM, ORGANISED CRIME AND ANTI-CORRUPTION SURVEILLANCE BILLDr FLEGG (Moggill—Lib) (7.50 pm): It gives me pleasure to rise to speak in support of theTerrorism, Organised Crime and ...
Speech byDr Bruce FleggMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard Wednesday, 10 October 2007NEEDLE AND SYRINGE PROGRAMDr FLEGG (Moggill—Lib) (11.41 am): This morning in question time I tabled a photograph of aQueensland government health centre which was unattended and had ...
Speech byDr Bruce FleggMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard Wednesday, 10 October 2007RESEARCH INVOLVING HUMAN EMBRYOS AND PROHIBITION OF HUMAN CLONING AMENDMENT BILLDr FLEGG (Moggill—Lib) (5.00 pm): I rise to speak on the Research Involving Human Embryos andProhibition ...
Speech byDr Bruce FleggMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard Wednesday, 10 October 2007TRANSPORT INFRASTRUCTUREDr FLEGG (Moggill—Lib) (5.39 pm): It gives me pleasure to support the motion moved by themember for Clayfield. Oh, dear, here we go again. This is deja vu for ...
Speech byDr Bruce FleggMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard Thursday, 11 October 2007MOGGILL ELECTORATE, STATE SECONDARY SCHOOLSDr FLEGG (Moggill—Lib) (9.09 pm): In my local area of Mount Crosby and Karalee there is a 30-kilometre stretch between Kenmore and Ipswich ...
Speech byDr Bruce FleggMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard Tuesday, 16 October 2007CLIMATE ACTION CAMPAIGNDr FLEGG (Moggill—Lib) (11.48 am): I rise to speak in support of Brisbane City Council’s, especiallyLord Mayor Campbell Newman’s, house by house, street by street ...
Speech byDr Bruce FleggMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard Thursday, 18 October 2007SPORTS DRUG TESTING AMENDMENT BILLDr FLEGG (Moggill—Lib) (6.16 pm): Like the member for Gregory I am delighted to rise to speak insupport of this bill which relates to a matter that is ...
Speech byDr Bruce FleggMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard Tuesday, 30 October 2007MOTION: WATER ASSETSDr FLEGG (Moggill—Lib) (5.55 pm): I have great pleasure in rising to second the amendmentmoved by the member for Maroochydore. What we are seeing here in the House ...
Speech byDr Bruce FleggMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard Tuesday, 30 October 2007WATER ASSETSDr FLEGG (Moggill—Lib) (11.40am): This morning in question time we heard a disgracefulperformance from those opposite. I can understand why the Premier was so reluctant to ...
Speech byDr Bruce FleggMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard Wednesday, 31 October 2007CRIMINAL CODE (ORGANISED CRIMINAL GROUPS) AMENDMENT BILLDr FLEGG (Moggill—Lib) (7.45 pm): This is one of the more common-sense bills that we have seenintroduced into this House. Anyone ...
Speech byCarolyn MaleMEMBER FOR GLASS HOUSEHansard Tuesday, 20 February 2007NUCLEAR FACILITIES PROHIBITION BILLMs MALE (Glass House—ALP) (5.07 pm): I rise to speak in support of the Nuclear FacilitiesProhibition Bill 2006. The Queensland government is ...
Speech byCarolyn MaleMEMBER FOR GLASS HOUSEHansard Thursday, 22 February 2007WILD RIVERS AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMs MALE (Glass House—ALP) (4.46 pm): I rise to support the Wild Rivers and Other LegislationAmendment Bill 2007 which highlights this ...
Speech byCarolyn MaleMEMBER FOR GLASS HOUSEHansard Thursday, 22 February 2007REVOCATION OF STATE FOREST AREAMs MALE (Glass House—ALP) (6.05 pm): I rise this afternoon to second the motion to revoke thesetting apart and declaration of certain land as state ...
Speech byDr Bruce FleggMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard Wednesday, 17 October 2007TRANSPORT OPERATIONS (ROAD USE MANAGEMENT—GREEN VEHICLES CONCESSION) AMENDMENT BILLDr FLEGG (Moggill—Lib) (8.30 pm): This is a very appropriate day to be debating this bill. It ...
Speech byDr Bruce FleggMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard Wednesday, 17 October 2007SHARED SERVICE INITIATIVEDr FLEGG (Moggill—Lib) (11.37 am): The government’s Shared Service Initiative is a basket case.It is a black hole down which we are pouring public money. We ...
Speech byDr Bruce FleggMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard Wednesday, 17 October 2007MOTION: HEALTH SYSTEMDr FLEGG (Moggill—Lib) (5.39pm): Nothing is closer to my heart than the health care ofQueenslanders. Government members interjected.Dr FLEGG: They are showing ...
Speech byDr Bruce FleggMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard Thursday, 18 October 2007QUEENSLAND HERITAGE AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLDr FLEGG (Moggill—Lib) (12.31 pm): Liberal Party members can walk into the parliament here andsay that we have placed a high ...
Speech byCarolyn MaleMEMBER FOR GLASS HOUSEHansard Thursday, 8 February 2007REVOCATION OF STATE FOREST AREAMs MALE (Glass House—ALP) (3.40 pm): I rise this afternoon to support the revocation of landfrom the forest estate to enable the route for the ...
Speech byDr Bruce FleggMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard Wednesday, 5 September 2007UNDER-AGE DRINKINGDr FLEGG (Moggill—Lib) (11.35 am): There is a plague in Queensland that this government seemsto care little about preventing, and that plague is under-age drinking. ...
Speech byHon. Geoff WilsonMEMBER FOR FERNY GROVEHansard Tuesday, 20 February 2007MINISTERIAL STATEMENTEnergy PolicyHon. GJ WILSON (Ferny Grove—ALP) (Minister for Mines and Energy) (9.57 am): There is globalrecognition of the need to reduce greenhouse gas ...
Speech byHon. Geoff WilsonMEMBER FOR FERNY GROVEHansard Tuesday, 20 February 2007NUCLEAR FACILITIES PROHIBITION BILLHon. GJ WILSON (Ferny Grove—ALP) (Minister for Mines and Energy) (5.13 pm), in reply: It is apleasure to make some closing remarks in this ...
Speech byHon. Geoff WilsonMEMBER FOR FERNY GROVEHansard Thursday, 22 February 2007MINISTERIAL STATEMENTCoal ExportsHon. GJ WILSON (Ferny Grove—ALP) (Minister for Mines and Energy) (9.53 am): Today I ampleased to officially report that business is booming in ...
Speech byGary FenlonMEMBER FOR GREENSLOPESHansard Tuesday, 21 August 2007ZIG ZAG FOUNDATIONMr FENLON (Greenslopes—ALP) (9.55 pm): I rise to address the House on a newly establishedcharity in Brisbane, the Zig Zag Foundation. Zig Zag is the brainchild of ...
Speech byGary FenlonMEMBER FOR GREENSLOPESHansard Tuesday, 9 October 2007TRANSPORT LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr FENLON (Greenslopes—ALP) (3.42 pm): I rise to speak in support of the Transport LegislationAmendment Bill 2007. I am particularly interested in the ...
Speech byGary FenlonMEMBER FOR GREENSLOPESHansard Wednesday, 10 October 2007ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AMENDMENT BILLMr FENLON (Greenslopes—ALP) (12.25 pm): It is a pleasure to rise to speak in support of theEnvironmental Protection Amendment Bill 2007 as it ...
Speech byGary FenlonMEMBER FOR GREENSLOPESHansard Thursday, 18 October 2007QUEENSLAND HERITAGE AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr FENLON (Greenslopes—ALP) (3.29 pm): I rise to speak in support of the Queensland Heritageand Other Legislation Amendment Bill ...
Speech byGary FenlonMEMBER FOR GREENSLOPESHansard Tuesday, 30 October 2007WORKERS’ COMPENSATION AND REHABILITATION AND OTHER ACTS AMENDMENT BILLMr FENLON (Greenslopes—ALP) (3.40pm): I rise to speak in support of the Workers’Compensation and Rehabilitation and ...
Speech byGary FenlonMEMBER FOR GREENSLOPESHansard Tuesday, 22 May 2007INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS ACT AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr FENLON (Greenslopes—ALP) (4.20 pm): I rise to speak in support of the Industrial RelationsAct and Other Legislation Amendment ...
Speech byGary FenlonMEMBER FOR GREENSLOPESHansard Wednesday, 6 June 2007DOMESTIC AND FAMILY VIOLENCE PREVENTION MONTHMr FENLON (Greenslopes—ALP) (10.41 pm): The message for domestic and family violence is:see the signs, be the solution. Each May, Domestic and ...
Speech byGary FenlonMEMBER FOR GREENSLOPESHansard Thursday, 7 June 2007CLEAN COAL TECHNOLOGY SPECIAL AGREEMENT BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLSMr FENLON (Greenslopes—ALP) (6.04 pm): I rise to speak in support of the appropriation bills andthe clean coal technology ...
Speech byGary FenlonMEMBER FOR GREENSLOPESHansard Wednesday, 8 August 2007APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL AND APPROPRIATION BILL: ESTIMATES COMMITTEE G (REPORT NO. 1)Mr FENLON (Greenslopes—ALP) (10.31 pm): I rise to speak in this debate on the report ...
Speech byGary FenlonMEMBER FOR GREENSLOPESHansard Tuesday, 13 November 2007WATER AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL AND SOUTH EAST QUEENSLAND WATER (RESTRUCTURING) BILLMr FENLON (Greenslopes—ALP) (3.32pm): I rise to speak in support of the South ...
Speech byHon. Geoff WilsonMEMBER FOR FERNY GROVEHansard Tuesday, 6 February 2007MINISTERIAL STATEMENTPower Stations, Water SupplyHon. GJ WILSON (Ferny Grove—ALP) (Minister for Mines and Energy) (10.24 am): We are in thegrip of the worst drought in south-east ...
Speech byHon. Geoff WilsonMEMBER FOR FERNY GROVEHansard Tuesday, 6 March 2007MINISTERIAL STATEMENTMine InspectionsHon. GJ WILSON (Ferny Grove—ALP) (Minister for Mines and Energy) (10.01 am): The resourcesboom has helped build our hospitals, put teachers in ...
Speech byHon. Geoff WilsonMEMBER FOR FERNY GROVEHansard Wednesday, 7 March 2007MINISTERIAL STATEMENTEnergy IndustryHon. GJ WILSON (Ferny Grove—ALP) (Minister for Mines and Energy) (10.09 am): As we movetowards full retail competition in Queensland’s energy ...
Speech byHon. Geoff WilsonMEMBER FOR FERNY GROVEHansard Wednesday, 14 March 2007MINISTERIAL STATEMENTElectricity SupplyHon. GJ WILSON (Ferny Grove—ALP) (Minister for Mines and Energy) (9.58 am): The worseningdrought has changed the way we lead our everyday ...
Speech byHon. Geoff WilsonMEMBER FOR FERNY GROVEHansard Thursday, 15 March 2007MINISTERIAL STATEMENTMining IndustryHon. GJ WILSON (Ferny Grove—ALP) (Minister for Mines and Energy) (10.15 am): Queensland’smining and petroleum industries have reached a ...
Speech byHon. Geoff WilsonMEMBER FOR FERNY GROVEHansard Thursday, 19 April 2007MINISTERIAL STATEMENTMine Safety AuditsHon. GJ WILSON (Ferny Grove—ALP) (Minister for Mines and Energy) (12.27 pm): The earlyfindings from a series of targeted mine safety audits ...
Speech byHon. Geoff WilsonMEMBER FOR FERNY GROVEHansard Tuesday, 22 May 2007MINISTERIAL STATEMENTElectricity SupplyHon. GJ WILSON (Ferny Grove—ALP) (Minister for Mines and Energy) (10.19 am): This drought isthe worst in living memory and has put pressure on ...
Speech byHon. Geoff WilsonMEMBER FOR FERNY GROVEHansard Wednesday, 23 May 2007MINISTERIAL STATEMENTMine SafetyHon. GJ WILSON (Ferny Grove—ALP) (Minister for Mines and Energy) (10.17 am): While we reapthe benefits of the resources boom we should never lose ...
Speech byGary FenlonMEMBER FOR GREENSLOPESHansard Wednesday, 18 April 2007STATUTORY BODIES LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr FENLON (Greenslopes—ALP) (3.26 pm): I rise to speak in support of the Statutory BodiesLegislation Amendment Bill. In doing so it is worth ...
Speech byGary FenlonMEMBER FOR GREENSLOPESHansard Wednesday, 8 August 2007NATIONAL TREE DAYMr FENLON (Greenslopes—ALP) (11.04 pm): We are becoming more and more aware of ourenvironment and this is no more true than on a day when we think of our ...
Speech byHon. Geoff WilsonMEMBER FOR FERNY GROVEHansard Thursday, 8 February 2007MINISTERIAL STATEMENTElectricity SupplyHon. GJ WILSON (Ferny Grove—ALP) (Minister for Mines and Energy) (9.49 am): Our drought, theworst in living memory, has put pressure on ...
Speech byJann StuckeyMEMBER FOR CURRUMBINHansard Friday, 8 June 2007CLEAN COAL TECHNOLOGY SPECIAL AGREEMENT BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLSMrs STUCKEY (Currumbin—Lib) (5.09 pm): I stand here in this House privileged to represent thepeople of the Currumbin ...
Speech byJann StuckeyMEMBER FOR CURRUMBINHansard Friday, 8 June 2007ROBINA HOSPITAL, PALLIATIVE CARE UNITMrs STUCKEY (Currumbin—Lib) (7.25 pm): Last month I stood in this House to raise awareness ofthe effect the lack of a medical oncologist at the Gold Coast ...
Speech byJann StuckeyMEMBER FOR CURRUMBINHansard Wednesday, 8 August 2007APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL AND APPROPRIATION BILL: ESTIMATES COMMITTEE EMrs STUCKEY (Currumbin—Lib) (7.44 pm): I am pleased to contribute to the debate on EstimatesCommittee E and ...
Speech byJann StuckeyMEMBER FOR CURRUMBINHansard Wednesday, 8 August 2007APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL AND APPROPRIATION BILL: ESTIMATES COMMITTEE G (REPORT NO. 2)Mrs STUCKEY (Currumbin—Lib) (9.29 pm): In the first instance I would like to express my ...
Speech byJann StuckeyMEMBER FOR CURRUMBINHansard Wednesday, 8 August 2007APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL AND APPROPRIATION BILL: ESTIMATES COMMITTEE BMrs STUCKEY (Currumbin—Lib) (12.34 pm): Before I address the report of Estimates Committee BI raise the ...
Speech byJann StuckeyMEMBER FOR CURRUMBINHansard Wednesday, 21 February 2007TRANSPORT LEGISLATION AND ANOTHER ACT AMENDMENT BILLMrs STUCKEY (Currumbin—Lib) (11.49 am): I am pleased to join the debate on the TransportLegislation and Another Act Amendment Bill ...
Speech byJann StuckeyMEMBER FOR CURRUMBINHansard Tuesday, 6 March 2007CHILD SAFETYMrs STUCKEY (Currumbin—Lib) (12.02 pm): I rise to illuminate ongoing concerns in regard to ChildSafety in Queensland in my capacity as shadow minister for this critical ...
Speech byJann StuckeyMEMBER FOR CURRUMBINHansard Tuesday, 6 March 2007BODY CORPORATE AND COMMUNITY MANAGEMENT AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMrs STUCKEY (Currumbin—Lib) (5.48 pm): I rise to speak on the Body Corporate and CommunityManagement and Other ...
Speech byJann StuckeyMEMBER FOR CURRUMBINHansard Tuesday, 6 March 2007CURRUMBIN ELECTORATE, SCHOOLSMrs STUCKEY (Currumbin—Lib) (9.48 pm): I am pleased to inform honourable members of someof the memorable celebrations I have attended in Currumbin in recent ...
Speech byJann StuckeyMEMBER FOR CURRUMBINHansard Thursday, 8 March 2007MOTION: INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAYMrs STUCKEY (Currumbin—Lib) (12.02 pm): I rise to support the motion from the honourablemember for Burdekin on International Women’s Day 2007. For ...
Speech byJann StuckeyMEMBER FOR CURRUMBINHansard Tuesday, 6 February 2007ADDRESS-IN-REPLYMrs STUCKEY (Currumbin—Lib) (4.54 pm): As I stand here in this House delivering my address-in-reply speech to the 52nd Parliament of Queensland as the Liberal state ...
Speech byJann StuckeyMEMBER FOR CURRUMBINHansard Tuesday, 6 February 2007SUMMARY OFFENCES AND OTHER ACTS AMENDMENT BILLMrs STUCKEY (Currumbin—Lib) (8.55 pm): I rise to contribute briefly to the Summary Offencesand Other Acts Amendment Bill 2006. As members ...
Speech byJann StuckeyMEMBER FOR CURRUMBINHansard Tuesday, 6 February 2007PALM BEACH NEEDLE AND SYRINGE PROGRAMMrs STUCKEY (Currumbin—Lib) (10.00pm): Palm Beach residents have opposed a needleexchange facility for more than a decade. Since 1995, the Labor ...
Speech byJann StuckeyMEMBER FOR CURRUMBINHansard Tuesday, 22 May 2007GOLD COAST HOSPITAL, ONCOLOGY SERVICESMrs STUCKEY (Currumbin—Lib) (9.47 pm): In December 2005, upon hearing of the staffing crisisat the Gold Coast Hospital, Jackie Morgan went to work as ...
Speech byJann StuckeyMEMBER FOR CURRUMBINHansard Thursday, 24 May 2007POLICE AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMrs STUCKEY (Currumbin—Lib) (3.18 pm): I rise to speak to the Police and Other LegislationAmendment Bill 2007. As members of this House have ...
Speech byJann StuckeyMEMBER FOR CURRUMBINHansard Thursday, 24 May 2007HEALTH AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMrs STUCKEY (Currumbin—Lib) (5.06 pm): I rise to contribute to the debate on the Health andOther Legislation Amendment Bill 2007. Although the ...
Speech byJann StuckeyMEMBER FOR CURRUMBINHansard Tuesday, 13 March 2007CRIMINAL CODE AND CIVIL LIABILITY AMENDMENT BILLMrs STUCKEY (Currumbin—Lib) (4.06 pm): I rise to make a contribution to the debate on theCriminal Code and Civil Liability Amendment Bill ...
Speech byJann StuckeyMEMBER FOR CURRUMBINHansard Wednesday, 14 March 2007SECURITY PROVIDERS AMENDMENT BILLMrs STUCKEY (Currumbin—Lib) (2.49pm): Iam pleased to join the debate on the SecurityProviders Amendment Bill 2006. Madam Deputy Speaker, as you have ...
Speech byJann StuckeyMEMBER FOR CURRUMBINHansard Wednesday, 14 March 2007PARLIAMENTARY DRESS CODEMrs STUCKEY (Currumbin—Lib) (9.36 pm): This week public perception of politicians sunk to newdepths with the Premier pulling yet another stunt in lowering dress ...
Speech byJann StuckeyMEMBER FOR CURRUMBINHansard Tuesday, 17 April 2007DEPARTMENT OF FAMILIESMrs STUCKEY (Currumbin—Lib) (11.59 am): This morning I rise to draw the attention of this Houseto mounting concerns over the stream of issues that keep bobbing up ...
Speech byJann StuckeyMEMBER FOR CURRUMBINHansard Tuesday, 17 April 2007CURRUMBIN ELECTORATEMrs STUCKEY (Currumbin—Lib) (9.34pm): Over the past month the Currumbin electorateexperienced a number of festivities. On 23 March the Pines Shopping Centre at Elanora ...
Speech byJann StuckeyMEMBER FOR CURRUMBINHansard Thursday, 19 April 2007VACANCY IN SENATE OF COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA: NOMINATION OF SK BOYCEMrs STUCKEY (Currumbin—Lib) (12.07 pm): It is an absolute delight to support the motion movedby the Premier in this ...
Speech byJann StuckeyMEMBER FOR CURRUMBINHansard Tuesday, 21 August 2007TERRORISM LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMrs STUCKEY (Currumbin—Lib) (3.39pm): I rise to contribute briefly to the debate on theTerrorism Legislation Amendment Bill 2007. In no way does the ...
Speech byJann StuckeyMEMBER FOR CURRUMBINHansard Tuesday, 21 August 2007DANGEROUS PRISONERS (SEXUAL OFFENDERS) AMENDMENT BILLMrs STUCKEY (Currumbin—Lib) (5.11 pm): I rise to speak to the Dangerous Prisoners (SexualOffenders) Amendment Bill 2007. In doing so, ...
Speech byJann StuckeyMEMBER FOR CURRUMBINHansard Tuesday, 21 August 2007INTERCOUNTRY ADOPTIONSMrs STUCKEY (Currumbin—Lib) (9.59 pm): Across Queensland parents wishing to adopt childrenfrom other countries are up in arms about proposed increases in the fees ...
Speech byJann StuckeyMEMBER FOR CURRUMBINHansard Wednesday, 6 June 2007VOLUNTARY CARBON CREDIT TRADING BILLMrs STUCKEY (Currumbin—Lib) (9.13 pm): I rise to speak in the debate on the Voluntary CarbonCredit Trading Bill, a private member’s bill introduced into ...
Speech byJann StuckeyMEMBER FOR CURRUMBINHansard Thursday, 9 August 2007TEENAGE ADVENTURE CAMPS QUEENSLAND; PALM BEACH-CURRUMBIN LIONS CLUBMrs STUCKEY (Currumbin—Lib) (4.34am): After that disgusting display of unparliamentarylanguage, I would like to talk ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard Thursday, 30 November 2006MINISTERIAL STATEMENTBlack Hawk TragedyHon. PD BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier and Minister for Trade) (11.31 am), by leave:On behalf of all members of parliament ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard Thursday, 30 November 2006MINISTERIAL STATEMENTTrade MissionHon. PD BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier and Minister for Trade) (5.24 pm), by leave: Iwant to report on my recent trade mission ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard Thursday, 30 November 2006Hon. PD BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier and Minister for Trade) (8.10pm): Iappreciate this opportunity to, on behalf of the government, wish all members and their ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard Thursday, 2 November 2006MINISTERIAL STATEMENTToowoomba, Community CabinetHon. PD BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier and Minister for Trade) (9.41 am): I ampleased to announce that the 97th ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard Thursday, 2 November 2006MINISTERIAL STATEMENTWhitsundays, Nuclear Power PlantHon. PD BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier and Minister for Trade) (9.41 am): I askmembers to imagine the view ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard Thursday, 2 November 2006MINISTERIAL STATEMENTPalm Island, Death in CustodyHon. PD BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier and Minister for Trade) (9.46 am): The finalmatter that I want to deal ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard Thursday, 2 November 2006MINISTERIAL STATEMENTAnnual ReportsHon. PD BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier and Minister for Trade) (11.31 am), by leave:I tabled this morning the annual report of ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard Thursday, 2 November 2006MINISTERIAL STATEMENTTransport InfrastructureHon. PD BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier and Minister for Trade) (11.36 am), by leave:I want to report to the House on ...
Speech byPeter LawlorMEMBER FOR SOUTHPORTHansard Wednesday, 9 August 2006BARE YOUR SOLES FOR KIDS DAYMr LAWLOR (Southport—ALP) (10.26 pm): Several weeks ago I had the pleasure of attending abarefoot bowls competition organised by the Broadwater-Southport ...
Speech byPeter LawlorMEMBER FOR SOUTHPORTHansard Thursday, 10 August 2006APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILL (ESTIMATES COMMITTEE G)Mr LAWLOR (Southport—ALP) (5.00 pm): I support the report of Estimates Committee G, whichexamined the proposed ...
Speech byPeter LawlorMEMBER FOR SOUTHPORTHansard Thursday, 12 October 2006ADDRESS-IN-REPLYMr LAWLOR (Southport—ALP) (8.27 pm): Firstly, I congratulate Mr Speaker on his election to theimportant office of Speaker of this House. Many times over the past 5½ ...
Speech byPeter LawlorMEMBER FOR SOUTHPORTHansard Tuesday, 31 October 2006CRIMINAL CODE (DRINK SPIKING) AND OTHER ACTS AMENDMENT BILLMr LAWLOR (Southport—ALP) (6.26 pm): Drink spiking is a modern and growing phenomenon. Itcan take various forms, from the ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard Wednesday, 1 November 2006MINISTERIAL STATEMENTAnnual Reports 2005-06Hon. PD BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier and Minister for Trade) (9.47 am): I tabled anumber of annual reports this ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard Wednesday, 1 November 2006MINISTERIAL STATEMENTPrayer for RainHon. PD BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier and Minister for Trade) (9.48 am): Tomorrowmorning, I will be at St John’s Cathedral to ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard Thursday, 2 November 2006MINISTERIAL STATEMENTQueensland Police Service, Annual Statistical ReviewHon. PD BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier and Minister for Trade) (9.32am):Queensland has ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard Thursday, 2 November 2006MINISTERIAL STATEMENTGeneral Peter Cosgrove, AutobiographyHon. PD BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier and Minister for Trade) (9.36 am): I will havethe honour later day ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard Thursday, 2 November 2006MINISTERIAL STATEMENTCyclone SummitHon. PD BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier and Minister for Trade) (9.38am): Inrecognition of the accelerating impacts of climate ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard Thursday, 2 November 2006MINISTERIAL STATEMENTLexmark Indy 300Hon. PD BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier and Minister for Trade) (9.40 am): Australia’sNo. 1 racing event, the Indy, has been ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard Thursday, 2 November 2006MINISTERIAL STATEMENTDouble JeopardyHon. PD BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier and Minister for Trade) (9.40 am): In July2000, the Council of Australian Governments ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard Wednesday, 29 November 2006MINISTERIAL STATEMENTTeaching of History in SchoolsHon. PD BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier and Minister for Trade) (9.38 am): History isalready compulsory for ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard Wednesday, 29 November 2006MINISTERIAL STATEMENTWorkChoicesHon. PD BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier and Minister for Trade) (9.42 am): Tomorrow Iwill attend and address a national day of ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard Wednesday, 29 November 2006MINISTERIAL STATEMENTCyclone Larry Recovery Task ForceHon. PD BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier and Minister for Trade) (9.45 am): Today it isalso my pleasure to ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard Wednesday, 29 November 2006MINISTERIAL STATEMENTIrwin, Mr SHon. PD BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier and Minister for Trade) (9.45 am): In relationto the tragic death of Steve Irwin, I want ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard Wednesday, 29 November 2006MINISTERIAL STATEMENTPremier’s Awards for Excellence in Public Sector ManagementHon. PD BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier and Minister for Trade) (9.47 am): I want ...
Speech byPeter LawlorMEMBER FOR SOUTHPORTHansard Tuesday, 14 February 2006SUCCESSION AMENDMENT BILLMr LAWLOR (Southport—ALP) (5.16 pm): In 1991 the Standing Committee of Attorneys-Generalinitiated the Uniform Succession Laws Project. In 1992 the Queensland ...
Speech byPeter LawlorMEMBER FOR SOUTHPORTHansard Thursday, 16 February 2006RETAIL SHOP LEASES AMENDMENT BILLMr LAWLOR (Southport—ALP) (12.11pm): Iam happy to support the Retail Shop LeasesAmendment Bill. The Beattie government is committed to small business ...
Speech byPeter LawlorMEMBER FOR SOUTHPORTHansard Thursday, 16 February 2006LIBERAL PARTY PRESELECTIONSMr LAWLOR (Southport—ALP) (5.13 pm): The Queensland Liberal Party has again treated itsbranch members on the Gold Coast with complete contempt. The Liberal ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard Wednesday, 29 November 2006CENSURE OF THE LEADER OF THE OPPOSITIONHon. PD BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier and Minister for Trade) (12.02 pm): Thisdebate is about protecting the standards ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard Thursday, 30 November 2006MINISTERIAL STATEMENTRecycled WaterHon. PD BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier and Minister for Trade) (9.35 am): We arecurrently experiencing the worst drought on ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard Thursday, 30 November 2006MINISTERIAL STATEMENTWorkChoicesHon. PD BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier and Minister for Trade) (9.39 am): Thismorning I joined thousands of working Queenslanders ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard Thursday, 30 November 2006MINISTERIAL STATEMENTRoads Implementation ProgramHon. PD BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier and Minister for Trade) (9.40 am): Roads arethe lifeblood of Queensland. I ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard Thursday, 30 November 2006MINISTERIAL STATEMENTRoad FundingHon. PD BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier and Minister for Trade) (9.42am):Queensland drivers have a right to expect that a ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard Thursday, 30 November 2006MINISTERIAL STATEMENTProject VistaHon. PD BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier and Minister for Trade) (9.45 am): I ampleased to notify the House that the government ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard Thursday, 30 November 2006MINISTERIAL STATEMENTWorld Championships in AthleticsHon. PD BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier and Minister for Trade) (9.46 am): I ampleased to advise the House ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard Thursday, 30 November 2006MINISTERIAL STATEMENTToowoomba Community CabinetHon. PD BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier and Minister for Trade) (9.46 am): Thisweekend my cabinet continues its ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard Thursday, 30 November 2006MINISTERIAL STATEMENTNational Telstra Businesswomen’s AwardsHon. PD BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier and Minister for Trade) (9.47 am): I amdelighted that the Smart ...
Speech byPeter LawlorMEMBER FOR SOUTHPORTHansard Thursday, 30 March 2006GOLD COAST CITY COUNCILMr LAWLOR (Southport—ALP) (10.27 am): In recent times various groups and individuals havedemanded the sacking of the Gold Coast City Council—I have been in two ...
Speech byPeter LawlorMEMBER FOR SOUTHPORTHansard Thursday, 20 April 2006PRODUCTIVITY COMMISSION REPORT ON HEALTH SYSTEMMr LAWLOR (Southport—ALP) (12.21 pm): This morning the Leader of the Liberal Party said,‘Doctors do not want to work for this mob.’ Of ...
Speech byPeter LawlorMEMBER FOR SOUTHPORTHansard Thursday, 20 April 2006MIGRANT AND REFUGEE EMPLOYMENT PROJECTMr LAWLOR (Southport—ALP) (9.55 pm): On 15 March I represented the minister for employmentand training, Tom Barton, at the launch of the Acces ...
Speech byPeter LawlorMEMBER FOR SOUTHPORTHansard Wednesday, 29 November 2006CRIMINAL CODE AMENDMENT ACTMr LAWLOR (Southport—ALP) (6.22 pm): I strongly support the amended motion moved by theAttorney-General and Minister for Justice. The amendments to the ...
Speech byPeter WellingtonMEMBER FOR NICKLINHansard Tuesday, 14 February 2006NURSING REGISTRATION; ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCYMr WELLINGTON (Nicklin—Ind) (12.14 pm): The state of Queensland’s health services is a matterthat is important to many ...
Speech byRosa Lee LongMEMBER FOR TABLELANDSHansard Friday, 21 April 2006KURANDA RANGE ROADMs LEE LONG (Tablelands—ONP) (8.17 pm): The long-awaited upgrade of the Kuranda RangeRoad, linking Cairns and the coast to the Atherton Tableland, has been delayed yet ...
Speech byRosa Lee LongMEMBER FOR TABLELANDSHansard Tuesday, 9 May 2006WATER AMENDMENT BILLMs LEE LONG (Tablelands—ONP) (9.13 pm): I wish to contribute to this debate on the WaterAmendment Bill 2006, which is about one of the essentials of life itself. This ...
Speech byRosa Lee LongMEMBER FOR TABLELANDSHansard Thursday, 11 May 2006CYCLONE LARRY, RECOVERY ASSISTANCEMs LEE LONG (Tablelands—ONP) (10.23 am): In the seven weeks since Cyclone Larry wreakedhavoc, the power, phone and road corridors have mostly been fixed ...
Speech byRosa Lee LongMEMBER FOR TABLELANDSHansard Wednesday, 24 May 2006FISHERIES AMENDMENT BILLMs LEE LONG (Tablelands—ONP) (12.52 pm): I rise to speak to the Fisheries Amendment Bill2006. While my electorate of Tablelands is landlocked, this bill is still ...
Speech byRosa Lee LongMEMBER FOR TABLELANDSHansard Wednesday, 24 May 2006JUDICIAL PROCEEDINGS, PUBLIC INVESTIGATIONMs LEE LONG (Tablelands—ONP) (5.56 pm): I rise to support the motion moved by the member forGladstone for the appointment of a special ...
Speech byRonan LeeMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard Tuesday, 8 August 2006WILD RIVERS; WATER SUPPLYMr LEE (Indooroopilly—ALP) (10.03 pm): I rise in the House today to put on record my sinceregratitude for and my pride in the great result for Queensland’s ...
Speech byRonan LeeMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard Thursday, 10 August 2006APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILL (ESTIMATES COMMITTEE E)Mr LEE (Indooroopilly—ALP) (2.52 pm): I am delighted to rise in the House today in support of theEstimates ...
Speech byRonan LeeMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard Thursday, 12 October 2006INDOOROOPILLY ELECTORATE, BUS SERVICESMr LEE (Indooroopilly—ALP) (9.21 pm): I have wonderful news not only for the good people ofIndooroopilly but also for the other people of ...
Speech byRonan LeeMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard Wednesday, 1 November 2006NATURE CONSERVATION AMENDMENT BILLMr LEE (Indooroopilly—ALP) (4.09 pm): I begin by saying how delighted I am to rise in the Housetoday to support this wonderful piece of legislation. ...
Speech byRonan LeeMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard Thursday, 2 November 2006FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE AMENDMENT BILLMr LEE (Indooroopilly—ALP) (7.58 pm): I am very pleased to rise in the House tonight and speak insupport of this wonderful piece of legislation. ...
Speech byRosa Lee LongMEMBER FOR TABLELANDSHansard Tuesday, 28 March 2006CYCLONE LARRYMs LEE LONG (Tablelands—ONP) (9.58 pm): Most members have seen more of the devastationcaused by Cyclone Larry on television than I have. When I left home yesterday I still ...
Speech byRosa Lee LongMEMBER FOR TABLELANDSHansard Thursday, 20 April 2006PRODUCTIVITY COMMISSION REPORT ON HEALTH SYSTEMMs LEE LONG (Tablelands—ONP) (12.27 pm): I rise to contribute to this debate on the Premier’smotion. The crisis now crippling the ...
Speech byRosa Lee LongMEMBER FOR TABLELANDSHansard Thursday, 20 April 2006FORESTRY PLANTATIONS QUEENSLAND BILLMsLEE LONG (Tablelands—ONP) (4.10pm): I rise to contribute to the Forestry PlantationsQueensland Bill 2006. Forestry has long been an issue close to ...
Speech byRosa Lee LongMEMBER FOR TABLELANDSHansard Friday, 21 April 2006RACING AMENDMENT BILLMs LEE LONG (Tablelands—ONP) (4.20 pm): I rise to speak to the Racing Amendment Bill 2006,which aims to facilitate the transfer of employees, assets and liabilities ...
Speech byRosa Lee LongMEMBER FOR TABLELANDSHansard Tuesday, 28 March 2006DISABILITY SERVICES BILLMs LEE LONG (Tablelands—ONP) (9.08 pm): I rise to speak to the Disability Services Bill 2005. AsI was looking into this bill I came across some of the history ...
Speech byRosa Lee LongMEMBER FOR TABLELANDSHansard Wednesday, 24 May 2006HEALTH QUALITY AND COMPLAINTS COMMISSION BILLMs LEE LONG (Tablelands—ONP) (9.06 pm): I rise to speak to the Health Quality and ComplaintsCommission Bill 2006. This bill is a major plank ...
Speech byRosa Lee LongMEMBER FOR TABLELANDSHansard Thursday, 25 May 2006CYCLONE MONICAMs LEE LONG (Tablelands—ONP) (9.20 pm): This morning we heard from General Cosgroveabout the efficiency of the Cyclone Larry disaster relief effort. I must say that the ...
Speech byRosa Lee LongMEMBER FOR TABLELANDSHansard Friday, 26 May 2006CRIMINAL CODE AMENDMENT BILLMs LEE LONG (Tablelands—ONP) (9.48 am): I rise to speak to this amendment to the CriminalCode. We simply cannot allow people to deliberately tell untruths and ...
Speech byRosa Lee LongMEMBER FOR TABLELANDSHansard Wednesday, 1 March 2006RACING (RACE FIELDS) AMENDMENT BILLMs LEE LONG (Tablelands—ONP) (9.15 pm): I rise to make a contribution to the Racing (RaceFields) Amendment Bill 2006. This bill is aimed at protecting ...
Speech byRosa Lee LongMEMBER FOR TABLELANDSHansard Thursday, 2 March 2006WATER AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT REGULATION (NO. 1) 2005Ms LEE LONG (Tablelands—ONP) (5.00 pm): I rise to make a contribution to this disallowancemotion. Everyone knows that the ...
Speech byRosa Lee LongMEMBER FOR TABLELANDSHansard Tuesday, 7 March 2006CHILDREN LEAVING HOMEMs LEE LONG (Tablelands—ONP) (12.20 pm): We often hear debate about protecting the safety ofchildren at risk and about whether or not the foster care system is ...
Speech byRonan LeeMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard Thursday, 20 April 2006UNIVERSITY OF QUEENSLANDMr LEE (Indooroopilly—ALP) (10.29 am): The great thing about representing a university such asthe University of Queensland is that it gives me an opportunity to ...
Speech byRonan LeeMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard Wednesday, 10 May 2006MARITIME AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr LEE (Indooroopilly—ALP) (4.07 pm): I am delighted to rise in the House today in support of thispiece of legislation. I want to say from the ...
Speech byRonan LeeMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard Wednesday, 10 May 2006INDOOROOPILLY ELECTORATE, TRANSPORTMr LEE (Indooroopilly—ALP) (10.13pm): Iam a passionate advocate for more governmentspending on transport, especially public transport. I believe the ...
Speech byRosa Lee LongMEMBER FOR TABLELANDSHansard Wednesday, 15 February 2006FOOD BILLMs LEE LONG (Tablelands—ONP) (3.27 pm): I rise to contribute to the debate on the Food Bill2006. This bill replaces a number of acts which currently regulate hygiene and ...
Speech byRosa Lee LongMEMBER FOR TABLELANDSHansard Wednesday, 15 February 2006RESIDENTIAL TENANCIES (OBJECTIONABLE BEHAVIOUR) AMENDMENT BILLMs LEE LONG (Tablelands—ONP) (8.09 pm): I rise to make a brief contribution to the ResidentialTenancies (Objectionable ...
Speech byRosa Lee LongMEMBER FOR TABLELANDSHansard Tuesday, 28 February 2006CAIRNS BASE HOSPITALMs LEE LONG (Tablelands—ONP) (8.46 pm): I speak again tonight about the failure of QueenslandHealth, and in particular mental health and the Cairns Base Hospital, ...
Speech byRonan LeeMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard Tuesday, 8 August 2006EDUCATION (GENERAL PROVISIONS) BILLMr LEE (Indooroopilly—ALP) (4.36 pm): I am delighted to rise to speak in support of this bill. I wantto start by putting on record my confusion about ...
Speech byTed MaloneMEMBER FOR MIRANIHansard Thursday, 8 June 2006APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLMr MALONE (Mirani—NPA) (9.51 pm): It is a pleasure to rise to speak in this budget debate. I willspeak briefly about the shadow portfolio ...
Speech byTed MaloneMEMBER FOR MIRANIHansard Wednesday, 9 August 2006SARINA POLICE STATIONMr MALONE (Mirani—NPA) (10.17 pm): The combined Sarina Police Station and courthouse hashad a long history in terms of its operational effectiveness since it was built in ...
Speech byTed MaloneMEMBER FOR MIRANIHansard Thursday, 10 August 2006APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILL (ESTIMATES COMMITTEE D)Mr MALONE (Mirani—NPA) (12.32 pm): It is a pleasure to speak on Estimates Committee D inrelation to Emergency ...
Speech byTed MaloneMEMBER FOR MIRANIHansard Wednesday, 1 November 2006HOUSING AND ELECTRICITY SUPPLY, MACKAYMr MALONE (Mirani—NPA) (10.16 pm): It is with pleasure that I rise to inform the House of thesituation in Mackay and surrounding regions. There is no ...
Speech byTed MaloneMEMBER FOR MIRANIHansard Thursday, 2 November 2006PRIMARY INDUSTRIES LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr MALONE (Mirani—NPA) (3.52 pm): It is with pleasure that I rise to speak on the PrimaryIndustries Legislation Amendment Bill. I congratulate ...
Speech byTed MaloneMEMBER FOR MIRANIHansard Thursday, 2 November 2006FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE AMENDMENT BILLMr MALONE (Mirani—NPA) (5.25pm): Before speaking to the Fire and Rescue ServiceAmendment Bill, I firstly thank the minister’s officers who briefed us ...
Speech byTed MaloneMEMBER FOR MIRANIHansard Tuesday, 23 May 2006DRIVER REVIVER PROGRAMMr MALONE (Mirani—NPA) (10.29 pm): The Driver Reviver program that is in place throughoutQueensland is an excellent program to create safety for the driving public, ...
Speech byTed MaloneMEMBER FOR MIRANIHansard Tuesday, 23 May 2006POLICE POWERS AND RESPONSIBILITIES AND OTHER ACTS AMENDMENT BILLMr MALONE (Mirani—NPA) (12.41 pm): It is with pleasure that I rise to speak on the Police Powersand Responsibilities and Other Acts ...
Speech byTed MaloneMEMBER FOR MIRANIHansard Wednesday, 24 May 2006FISHERIES AMENDMENT BILLMr MALONE (Mirani—NPA) (3.46 pm): It is with pleasure that I rise to speak to the FisheriesAmendment Bill before the House. I will speak briefly because I believe the ...
Speech byTed MaloneMEMBER FOR MIRANIHansard Thursday, 25 May 2006CRIMINAL CODE AMENDMENT BILLMr MALONE (Mirani—NPA) (8.17pm): I rise to speak in the debate on the Criminal CodeAmendment Bill. I have a great deal of concern, as other speakers on this side of ...
Speech byTed MaloneMEMBER FOR MIRANIHansard Wednesday, 7 June 2006TRANSPORT (AMENDMENT OF QUEENSLAND ROAD RULES) BILLMr MALONE (Mirani—NPA) (9.41 pm): I will speak only briefly in the debate on the Transport(Amendment of Queensland Road Rules) Bill. I will ...
Speech byTerry RogersMEMBER FOR REDCLIFFEHansard Wednesday, 10 May 2006MARITIME AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr ROGERS (Redcliffe—Lib) (3.32 pm): I rise to speak to the Maritime and Other LegislationAmendment Bill. My electorate of Redcliffe has a very ...
Speech byTerry RogersMEMBER FOR REDCLIFFEHansard Wednesday, 10 May 2006WORKPLACE HEALTH AND SAFETY AND OTHER ACTS AMENDMENT BILLMr ROGERS (Redcliffe—Lib) (9.53 pm): I rise to speak to the Workplace Health and Safety andOther Acts Amendment Bill. The objective ...
Speech byTerry RogersMEMBER FOR REDCLIFFEHansard Wednesday, 24 May 2006HEALTH QUALITY AND COMPLAINTS COMMISSION BILLMr ROGERS (Redcliffe—Lib) (8.53 pm): It is great to see the minister back in the House. Mr ROBERTSON: Madam Deputy Speaker, I rise to a point ...
Speech byTerry RogersMEMBER FOR REDCLIFFEHansard Thursday, 30 March 2006PUBLIC HOUSINGMr ROGERS (Redcliffe—Lib) (10.14 pm): Last year, just before Christmas, I was approached by agroup of distressed public housing residents whose security screen doors had ...
Speech byTerry RogersMEMBER FOR REDCLIFFEHansard Wednesday, 19 April 2006KEEP AUSTRALIA BEAUTIFUL AWARDSMr ROGERS (Redcliffe—Lib) (10.11pm): On Saturday, 8 April I attended the Keep AustraliaBeautiful Awards 2006 to support my home city of Redcliffe in the ...
Speech byTerry RogersMEMBER FOR REDCLIFFEHansard Friday, 21 April 2006RACING AMENDMENT BILLMr ROGERS (Redcliffe—Lib) (4.29 pm): The Racing Amendment Bill aims to amend the Racing Act2002 to facilitate from 1 July 2006 the transfer of the employees, assets, ...
Speech byTerry RogersMEMBER FOR REDCLIFFEHansard Tuesday, 9 May 2006WATER AMENDMENT BILLMr ROGERS (Redcliffe—Lib) (9.47 pm): I rise to speak to the Water Amendment Bill 2006. Thepurpose of the bill is to amend the Water Act 2000 to establish a transparent ...
Speech byTerry RogersMEMBER FOR REDCLIFFEHansard Tuesday, 14 February 2006QUEENSLAND ABORIGINAL AND TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER FOOTBALL FEDERATIONMr ROGERS (Redcliffe—Lib) (8.59 pm): Last Saturday night at Kippa-Ring I attended an Aboriginalart charity auction to ...
Speech byTerry RogersMEMBER FOR REDCLIFFEHansard Tuesday, 28 February 2006RETIREMENT VILLAGES AMENDMENT BILLMr ROGERS (Redcliffe—Lib) (5.44 pm): I rise to speak to the Retirement Villages Amendment Bill.Why is Redcliffe a retirement mecca? If it were not for ...
Speech byTerry RogersMEMBER FOR REDCLIFFEHansard Wednesday, 1 March 2006PUBLIC TRANSPORT SYSTEMMr ROGERS (Redcliffe—Lib) (5.53 pm): I rise to speak to this motion and, surprisingly, I am going tospeak about the Redcliffe rail. This government must reverse the ...
Speech byTerry RogersMEMBER FOR REDCLIFFEHansard Wednesday, 8 March 2006HOONINGMr ROGERS (Redcliffe—Lib) (9.48 pm): The new year brought with it a resurgence of hooning onthe Redcliffe peninsula. Anzac Avenue is a popular destination for motorists to go ...
Speech byTerry RogersMEMBER FOR REDCLIFFEHansard Wednesday, 29 March 2006DISABILITY SERVICES BILLMr ROGERS (Redcliffe—Lib) (3.50 pm): I rise to speak to the Disability Services Bill. The DisabilityServices Bill is important legislation. To ensure that people ...
Speech byTerry RogersMEMBER FOR REDCLIFFEHansard Thursday, 30 March 2006MEDICAL PRACTITIONERS REGISTRATION AMENDMENT BILLMr ROGERS (Redcliffe—Lib) (4.49 pm): I rise to speak to the Medical Practitioners RegistrationAmendment Bill 2006. The purpose of this ...
Speech byTed MaloneMEMBER FOR MIRANIHansard Wednesday, 29 November 2006EDUCATION LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr MALONE (Mirani—NPA) (4.47 pm): It is with pleasure that I rise to support the EducationLegislation Amendment Bill in the House today. The primary ...
Speech byTerry RogersMEMBER FOR REDCLIFFEHansard Wednesday, 8 March 2006AUDIT LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr ROGERS (Redcliffe—Lib) (4.16 pm): I rise to speak to the Audit Legislation Amendment Bill2005. I state for the record that I am a fellow of the ...
Speech byTed MaloneMEMBER FOR MIRANIHansard Wednesday, 7 June 2006NORTH ETON, FLYING FOXESMr MALONE (Mirani—NPA) (10.15 pm): I rise to speak on behalf of the residents of North Eton inthe Mirani electorate. For quite some time there has been a colony of ...
Speech byAndrew CrippsMEMBER FOR HINCHINBROOKHansard Tuesday, 17 April 2007LAND AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr CRIPPS (Hinchinbrook—NPA) (7.47 pm): I rise to make a contribution to the debate on the Landand Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2007. The ...
Speech byAndrew CrippsMEMBER FOR HINCHINBROOKHansard Wednesday, 18 April 2007LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr CRIPPS (Hinchinbrook—NPA) (9.19 pm): I rise to make a contribution to the Local Governmentand Other Legislation Amendment ...
Speech byAndrew CrippsMEMBER FOR HINCHINBROOKHansard Thursday, 19 April 2007HINCHINBROOK SEAFOOD INDUSTRY INC.Mr CRIPPS (Hinchinbrook—NPA) (9.51 pm): I rise to make the House aware of the recent formationof Hinchinbrook Seafood Industry Inc., an association ...
Speech byAndrew CrippsMEMBER FOR HINCHINBROOKHansard Tuesday, 22 May 2007FEAST OF THE THREE SAINTS, AUSTRALIAN-ITALIAN FESTIVALMr CRIPPS (Hinchinbrook—NPA) (9.59 pm): Last week Queenslanders across the state celebratedHeritage Week. In my electorate of ...
Speech byAndrew CrippsMEMBER FOR HINCHINBROOKHansard Wednesday, 23 May 2007PRIMARY INDUSTRIES ACTS AMENDMENT AND REPEAL BILLMr CRIPPS (Hinchinbrook—NPA) (4.08 pm): I rise to make a contribution to the Primary IndustriesActs Amendment and Repeal Bill 2007. The ...