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Speech byKAREN STRUTHERSMEMBER FOR ARCHERFIELDHansard 10 March 1999CHILD PROTECTION BILLMs STRUTHERS (Archerfield—ALP) (2.46 p.m.): I commend the Minister for introducing thisvery important and long-awaited legislation. I also wish to commend a former ...
Speech byKAREN STRUTHERSMEMBER FOR ARCHERFIELDHansard 11 March 1999USE OF PLAIN ENGLISH IN GOVERNMENT CORRESPONDENCEMs STRUTHERS (Archerfield—ALP) (5.17 p.m.): Not to be outdone by the member for BarronRiver, let me say that, when articulating artful ...
Speech byKAREN STRUTHERSMEMBER FOR ARCHERFIELDHansard 23 March 1999DRUG COURT TRIALMs STRUTHERS (Archerfield—ALP) (6.49 p.m.): As I and our Government have a firmcommitment to crime prevention, I am very pleased to speak in this debate and support ...
Speech byKAREN STRUTHERSMEMBER FOR ARCHERFIELDHansard 25 March 1999MEMBER FOR CALOUNDRAMs STRUTHERS (Archerfield—ALP) (10.26 a.m.): On behalf of the female Labor MPs, I rejectthe comments made by the member for Caloundra on ABC radio this morning. The member ...
Speech byKAREN STRUTHERSMEMBER FOR ARCHERFIELDHansard 13 April 1999MOTION OF CONDOLENCEDeath of Mr D. J. SherringtonMs STRUTHERS (Archerfield—ALP) (9.57 a.m.): It is with both sadness and honour that I speakabout the life of Doug Sherrington. I am joined by ...
Speech byKAREN STRUTHERSMEMBER FOR ARCHERFIELDHansard 13 April 1999CRIMINAL CODE (STALKING) AMENDMENT BILLMs STRUTHERS (Archerfield—ALP) (5.13 p.m.): As acknowledged by the member for Warwick,the offence of stalking was not recognised in criminal law in ...
Speech byJULIE ATTWOODMEMBER FOR MOUNT OMMANEYHansard 14 September 1999EAST TIMORMrs ATTWOOD (Mount Ommaney—ALP) (10.13 a.m.): The body count continues to rise amidreports of massacres and violence in Dili. How can we, as a close neighbour and humanitarians, ...
Speech byJULIE ATTWOODMEMBER FOR MOUNT OMMANEYHansard 15 September 1999GOOD NEWS LUTHERAN SCHOOLMrs ATTWOOD (Mount Ommaney—ALP) (10.18 a.m.): Last month I had much pleasure inofficially opening the Good News Lutheran School's new Computer Learning ...
Speech byJULIE ATTWOODMEMBER FOR MOUNT OMMANEYHansard 16 September 19991999 STATE BUDGETMrs ATTWOOD (Mount Ommaney—ALP) (4.34 p.m.): It has been 15 months since I waselected as the State member for the electorate of Mount Ommaney and 12 months since the ...
Speech byJULIE ATTWOODMEMBER FOR MOUNT OMMANEYHansard 23 November 1999RP DATAMrs ATTWOOD (Mount Ommaney—ALP) (10.21 a.m.): I draw members' attention to theactivities of a company called RP Data. A resident in my electorate complained to me about ...
Speech byJULIE ATTWOODMEMBER FOR MOUNT OMMANEYHansard 30 November 1999CENTENARY HIGHWAYMrs ATTWOOD (Mount Ommaney—ALP) (10.17 a.m.): From about 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. on weekdays, the Centenary Highway bottlenecks for about 2 to 3 kilometres from the Toowong ...
Speech byJULIE ATTWOODMEMBER FOR MOUNT OMMANEYHansard 24 March 1999EDUCATIONMrs ATTWOOD (Mount Ommaney—ALP) (11.24 p.m.): Today I welcomed the students fromthe Corinda State School Year 7 classes to Parliament House. I have visited the school a number ...
Speech byJULIE ATTWOODMEMBER FOR MOUNT OMMANEYHansard 25 March 1999CORRECTIVE SERVICES LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMrs ATTWOOD (Mount Ommaney—ALP) (12.05 p.m.): I congratulate the Minister for Policeand Corrective Services, the Honourable Tom Barton, for this ...
Speech byJULIE ATTWOODMEMBER FOR MOUNT OMMANEYHansard 25 March 1999FIRE SERVICE TRAININGMrs ATTWOOD (Mount Ommaney—ALP) (7.17 p.m.): I commend the fire service officers andthe Queensland Ambulance Service officers for the great work they do in our community. ...
Speech byJULIE ATTWOODMEMBER FOR MOUNT OMMANEYHansard 13 April 1999CRIMINAL CODE (STALKING) AMENDMENT BILLMrs ATTWOOD (Mount Ommaney—ALP) (5.32 p.m.): The Criminal Code (Stalking)Amendment Bill has been preceded by wide consultation with the community, ...
Speech byJULIE ATTWOODMEMBER FOR MOUNT OMMANEYHansard 14 April 1999SMALL BUSINESS Mrs ATTWOOD (Mount Ommaney—ALP) (10.19 a.m.): On being elected as the member forMount Ommaney, I became the patron of the Centenary Chamber of Commerce. Chambers ofcommerce ...
Speech byJULIE ATTWOODMEMBER FOR MOUNT OMMANEYHansard 14 April 1999WORKCOVER QUEENSLAND AMENDMENT BILL Mrs ATTWOOD (Mount Ommaney—ALP) (4.45 p.m.): It is great to see this Government comeup with a workers compensation reform that is fair to workers and ...
Speech byJULIE ATTWOODMEMBER FOR MOUNT OMMANEYHansard 14 April 1999VIETNAMESE COMMUNITYMrs ATTWOOD (Mount Ommaney—ALP) (11.03 p.m.): Representing the Premier, theHonourable Peter Beattie, MLA, at a presentation to Vietnamese students on Easter Saturday, I ...
Speech byJULIE ATTWOODMEMBER FOR MOUNT OMMANEYHansard 27 April 1999ANZAC DAYMrs ATTWOOD (Mount Ommaney—ALP) (10.20 a.m.): I wish to inform the House of thehonour with which schoolchildren in the Mount Ommaney electorate regard the returned servicemenand ...
Speech byJULIE ATTWOODMEMBER FOR MOUNT OMMANEYHansard 25 May 1999THE VIETNAMESE COMMUNITYMrs ATTWOOD (Mount Ommaney—ALP) (11.21 p.m.): On 2 May I attended the inauguration ceremony ofthe Vietnamese Buddhist Temple at Durack. That morning, over 1,000 people ...
Speech byJULIE ATTWOODMEMBER FOR MOUNT OMMANEYHansard 25 May 1999POVERTYMrs ATTWOOD (Mount Ommaney—ALP) (10.19 a.m.): A visit by representatives of the SocialAction Office and Benarrawa, a concerned group of individuals who strive to improve the quality of ...
Speech byJULIE ATTWOODMEMBER FOR MOUNT OMMANEYHansard 25 May 1999WEAPONS AMENDMENT BILLMrs ATTWOOD (Mount Ommaney—ALP) (8.47 p.m.): The amendments to the Weapons Act1990 proposed by Mr Feldman in this Bill would have the result of seriously eroding the ...
Speech byJULIE ATTWOODMEMBER FOR MOUNT OMMANEYHansard 27 May 1999MIDDLE PARK STATE SCHOOLMrs ATTWOOD (Mount Ommaney—ALP) (7.09 p.m.): The education needs of my electorateare vast. There is always a long list of priorities of capital works and maintenance ...
Speech byJULIE ATTWOODMEMBER FOR MOUNT OMMANEYHansard 8 June 1999CHILD SAFETYMrs ATTWOOD (Mount Ommaney—ALP) (12.03 a.m.): Honourable members of this Housewould all agree that to keep children safe from harm is a challenge faced by parents, teachers ...
Speech byJULIE ATTWOODMEMBER FOR MOUNT OMMANEYHansard 9 June 1999INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS BILLMrs ATTWOOD (Mount Ommaney—ALP) (5.05 p.m.): This Bill is about fairness and flexibility.The Beattie Labor Government wants to see genuine workplace reform balanced ...
Speech byJULIE ATTWOODMEMBER FOR MOUNT OMMANEYHansard 21 July 1999SMALL BUSINESSMrs ATTWOOD (Mount Ommaney—ALP) (11.23 p.m.): Honourable members would have allheard of instances of small businesses in their area going bust. This is happening all too ...
Speech byJULIE ATTWOODMEMBER FOR MOUNT OMMANEYHansard 22 July 1999ASPERGER'S SYNDROME SUPPORT NETWORKMrs ATTWOOD (Mount Ommaney—ALP) (7.06 p.m.): I rise to bring to the attention ofhonourable members the efforts of the community in making the public aware of ...
Speech byJULIE ATTWOODMEMBER FOR MOUNT OMMANEYHansard 17 August 1999WORLD WAR II VETERANSMrs ATTWOOD (Mount Ommaney—ALP) (2.20 a.m.): Last Sunday I had the privilege ofattending the anniversary celebrations of the Allied victory in the Pacific. The 54th ...
Speech byJULIE ATTWOODMEMBER FOR MOUNT OMMANEYHansard 18 August 1999OLYMPIC GAMES WORK FORCEMrs ATTWOOD (Mount Ommaney—ALP) (11.04 p.m.): Considering the still high rate ofunemployment in Australia and the number of unemployed in my own electorate of Mount ...
Speech byJULIE ATTWOODMEMBER FOR MOUNT OMMANEYHansard 25 August 1999SCHOOL UNIFORM BILLMrs ATTWOOD (Mount Ommaney—ALP) (8.30 p.m.): I wish to comment on this proposedprivate member's Bill, the School Uniform Bill 1999, introduced by the shadow Minister for ...
Speech byJULIE ATTWOODMEMBER FOR MOUNT OMMANEYHansard 25 August 1999NOISE POLLUTION, MOUNT OMMANEY ELECTORATEMrs ATTWOOD (Mount Ommaney—ALP) (11.05 p.m): Some of the most common complaints Ireceive every day in my electorate of Mount Ommaney are about noise ...
Speech byJULIE ATTWOODMEMBER FOR MOUNT OMMANEYHansard 26 August 1999CULTURAL EDUCATIONMrs ATTWOOD (Mount Ommaney—ALP) (7.14 p.m.): Of our six million postwar migrants, morethan four million have come from non-English speaking backgrounds. The Office of ...
Speech byJULIE ATTWOODMEMBER FOR MOUNT OMMANEYHansard 1 December 1999MILPERA STATE HIGH SCHOOLMrs ATTWOOD (Mount Ommaney—ALP) (10.23 a.m.): Last Wednesday night, the MilperaState High School was awarded the Queensland Multicultural Service Award 1999 (School ...
Speech byJULIE ATTWOODMEMBER FOR MOUNT OMMANEYHansard 7 December 1999DAYLIGHT SAVINGMrs ATTWOOD (Mount Ommaney—ALP) (10.29 a.m.): I rise to speak on the important andage-old issue of daylight saving in Queensland. A resident of my electorate, Eddie Pullan, ...
Speech byKAREN STRUTHERSMEMBER FOR ARCHERFIELDHansard 3 March 1999CORRECTIVE SERVICES AND PENALTIES AND SENTENCES AMENDMENT BILLMs STRUTHERS (Archerfield—ALP) (8.58 p.m.): I rise to oppose the Corrective Services andPenalties and Sentences Amendment Bill ...
Speech byKAREN STRUTHERSMEMBER FOR ARCHERFIELDHansard 4 March 1999LOW INCOME EARNERSMs STRUTHERS (Archerfield—ALP) (10.29 a.m.): The vast majority of people in my electorateof Archerfield work hard, but that is no guarantee that they will keep their heads ...
Speech byKAREN STRUTHERSMEMBER FOR ARCHERFIELDHansard 10 March 1999DRUGSMs STRUTHERS (Archerfield—ALP) (10.26 a.m.): Residents at the Forestdale CommunityAssociation meeting last week were shocked to hear that some syringes were found in one of their ...
Speech byKAREN STRUTHERSMEMBER FOR ARCHERFIELDHansard 14 April 1999WORKCOVER QUEENSLAND AMENDMENT BILLMs STRUTHERS (Archerfield—ALP) (2.47 p.m.): Fairness and equity were at the forefront of thefirst State workers compensation insurance scheme that was ...
Speech byKAREN STRUTHERSMEMBER FOR ARCHERFIELDHansard 28 April 1999APPRENTICES AND TRAINEESMs STRUTHERS (Archerfield—ALP) (10.15 a.m.): In recent months, one of the most satisfyingachievements for me is to be a part of this Government's success in generating ...
Speech byHon. JUDY SPENCEMEMBER FOR MOUNT GRAVATTHansard 19 August 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTInternet Pornography Filters Fact SheetHon. J. C. SPENCE (Mount Gravatt— ALP) (Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait IslanderPolicy and Minister for Women's Policy ...
Speech byJULIE ATTWOODMEMBER FOR MOUNT OMMANEYHansard 24 March 1999AMBULANCE SERVICEMrs ATTWOOD (Mount Ommaney—ALP) (10.21 a.m.): Last Friday I visited the OxleyAmbulance Station to listen to the concerns of staff and witness first-hand their operational ...
Speech byKAREN STRUTHERSMEMBER FOR ARCHERFIELDHansard 10 November 1999CALL CENTRESMs STRUTHERS (Archerfield—ALP) (10.18 a.m.): Phone rage is something that politicians copfrom time to time, but workers in call centres endure phone rage as a daily feature of ...
Speech byKAREN STRUTHERSMEMBER FOR ARCHERFIELDHansard 10 November 1999FAMILY SERVICES AMENDMENT BILLMs STRUTHERS (Archerfield—ALP) (5.11 p.m.): When we were kids it was drummed into usthat we should be wary of strangers. Family and friends were trying to ...
Speech byKAREN STRUTHERSMEMBER FOR ARCHERFIELDHansard 10 November 1999ACACIA RIDGE JOBS BOOSTMs STRUTHERS (Archerfield—ALP) (11.05 p.m.): This week, I felt like I had won Gold Lotto.Under the Queensland Industry Development Scheme, industries in an area that ...
Speech byKAREN STRUTHERSMEMBER FOR ARCHERFIELDHansard 11 November 1999DOMESTIC VIOLENCE (FAMILY PROTECTION) AMENDMENT BILLMs STRUTHERS (Archerfield—ALP) (11.36 p.m.): One of the most significant human rightsachievements of the past decade in this State is the ...
Speech byKAREN STRUTHERSMEMBER FOR ARCHERFIELDHansard 23 November 1999PHARMACEUTICAL COSTSMs STRUTHERS (Archerfield—ALP) (10.18 a.m.): This morning I called in to visit a friend ofmine who has a chronic illness. He and his wife are worried that the ...
Speech byKAREN STRUTHERSMEMBER FOR ARCHERFIELDHansard 24 November 1999NURSING HOME PLACESMs STRUTHERS (Archerfield—ALP) (10.07 a.m.): Members of this House with elderly parentswould probably know how difficult it is to find a suitable placement in a ...
Speech byKAREN STRUTHERSMEMBER FOR ARCHERFIELDHansard 24 November 1999PERSONS CONVICTED OF OFFENCES AGAINST CHILDRENMs STRUTHERS (Archerfield—ALP) (6.41 p.m.): As other members have stated firmly heretonight, children must be protected from harm in their home ...
Speech byKAREN STRUTHERSMEMBER FOR ARCHERFIELDHansard 30 November 1999RETIREMENT VILLAGES BILLMs STRUTHERS (Archerfield—ALP) (8.41 p.m.): I have a number of high-quality retirementvillages in my electorate of Archerfield: the Cazna Gardens complex at ...
Speech byKAREN STRUTHERSMEMBER FOR ARCHERFIELDHansard 25 August 1999SKILLS WEEKMs STRUTHERS (Archerfield—ALP) (10.20 a.m.): This morning I had the pleasure of launchingthe State Government sponsored Skills Week in my region at the Construction Training Centre ...
Speech byKAREN STRUTHERSMEMBER FOR ARCHERFIELDHansard 25 August 1999ROAD TRANSPORT REFORM BILLMs STRUTHERS (Archerfield—ALP) (4.09 p.m.): Road transport operators provide an essentialservice in delivering goods along the many highways and lonely roads across ...
Speech byKAREN STRUTHERSMEMBER FOR ARCHERFIELDHansard 25 August 1999SES POSITIONS, MERIT SELECTIONMs STRUTHERS (Archerfield—ALP) (6.50 p.m.): I take pleasure in supporting the amendedmotion. In an appalling abuse of parliamentary standards and in fine Mafioso ...
Speech byKAREN STRUTHERSMEMBER FOR ARCHERFIELDHansard 14 September 1999LITERACY IN SCHOOLSMs STRUTHERS (Archerfield—ALP) (10.02 a.m.): The campaign to improve literacy in ourschools is one that must continue in earnest and I acknowledge the firm commitment ...
Speech byKAREN STRUTHERSMEMBER FOR ARCHERFIELDHansard 16 September 19991999 STATE BUDGETMs STRUTHERS (Archerfield—ALP) (9.48 p.m.): The driving force behind my desire to be amember of Parliament is to have a say on the priorities of Government. I want to ...
Speech byKAREN STRUTHERSMEMBER FOR ARCHERFIELDHansard 27 October 1999APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILLEstimates Committee AReport No. 1Ms STRUTHERS (Archerfield—ALP) (11.55 a.m.): In supporting the Estimates Committee Areport, I would like to commend both the ...
Speech byHon. KEN HAYWARDMEMBER FOR KALLANGURHansard 11 March 1999HIGH SCHOOL, BURPENGARY/NARANGBA DISTRICTHon. K. W. HAYWARD (Kallangur—ALP) (7.08 p.m.): I rise in the Parliament tonight to reportprogress on the new high school which is to be constructed to ...
Speech byHon. KEN HAYWARDMEMBER FOR KALLANGURHansard 25 March 1999CYPRESS INDUSTRY, WESTERN QUEENSLANDHon. K. W. HAYWARD (Kallangur—ALP) (6.47 p.m.): It is a great pleasure to rise in theParliament tonight to support the amended motion moved by the Honourable ...
Speech byHon. KEN HAYWARDMEMBER FOR KALLANGURHansard 14 April 1999ANZAC DAY TRADING HOURSHon. K. W. HAYWARD (Kallangur—ALP) (6.41 p.m.): It is a pleasure to speak against themotion moved in the Parliament tonight. As I think has been said before, this is one ...
Speech byHon. KEN HAYWARDMEMBER FOR KALLANGURHansard 15 April 1999ELECTRICITY INDUSTRYHon. K. W. HAYWARD (Kallangur—ALP) (6.48 p.m.): It is a pleasure to rise in this debatetonight to speak against the motion and to speak in support of the amendment. Let me ...
Speech byHon. KEN HAYWARDMEMBER FOR KALLANGURHansard 29 April 1999COAL MINING SAFETY AND HEALTH BILLMINING AND QUARRYING SAFETY AND HEALTH BILLHon. K. W. HAYWARD (Kallangur—ALP) (12.50 p.m.): I welcome this debate. Its principal focusis on the protection of ...
Speech byKAREN STRUTHERSMEMBER FOR ARCHERFIELDHansard 10 June 1999INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS BILLMs STRUTHERS (Archerfield—ALP) (11.49 a.m.): The Industrial Relations Bill 1999 is asignificant milestone in the history of industrial relations in this State, and I am ...
Speech byKAREN STRUTHERSMEMBER FOR ARCHERFIELDHansard 21 July 1999GOODS AND SERVICES TAXMs STRUTHERS (Archerfield—ALP) (10.15 a.m.): The Federal Government is claiming thatpeople will not be worse off under the GST. The vast majority of charitable ...
Speech byKAREN STRUTHERSMEMBER FOR ARCHERFIELDHansard 21 July 1999CHILD ABUSE; FORDE INQUIRY RECOMMENDATIONSMs STRUTHERS (Archerfield—ALP) (6.22 p.m.): I second the amendment. There is no memberof this Government who was not deeply moved and disturbed by the ...
Speech byKAREN STRUTHERSMEMBER FOR ARCHERFIELDHansard 1 December 1999PROSTITUTION BILLMs STRUTHERS (Archerfield—ALP) (2.49 p.m.): I rise to support this Bill not because I am anunquestioning supporter of prostitution, but because I support the strict ...
Speech byKAREN STRUTHERSMEMBER FOR ARCHERFIELDHansard 8 December 1999ACACIA RIDGE EMPLOYMENT PROGRAMMs STRUTHERS (Archerfield—ALP) (10.12 a.m.): It is disturbing that many bosses aresnubbing older workers, considering them out of touch and unable to learn new ...
Speech byHon. KEN HAYWARDMEMBER FOR KALLANGURHansard 3 March 1999MINISTER FOR RACINGHon. K. W. HAYWARD (Kallangur—ALP) (6.33 p.m.): It is a pleasure to second the amendmentmoved tonight by the Minister for Racing, which states that the House endorses the ...
Speech byHon. KEN HAYWARDMEMBER FOR KALLANGURHansard 11 March 1999USE OF PLAIN ENGLISH IN GOVERNMENT CORRESPONDENCEHon. K. W. HAYWARD (Kallangur—ALP) (5.24 p.m.): I just want to make a few comments in theshort time that is left in this debate to support the ...
Speech byKAREN STRUTHERSMEMBER FOR ARCHERFIELDHansard 25 May 1999WEAPONS AMENDMENT BILLMs STRUTHERS (Archerfield—ALP) (9.37 p.m.): Today represents an historic day forQueenslanders who care about their safety and the safety of others. Today, or at the ...
Speech byKAREN STRUTHERSMEMBER FOR ARCHERFIELDHansard 26 May 1999SUICIDE RESEARCHMs STRUTHERS (Archerfield—ALP) (10.14 a.m.): Most members of this House would knowsomeone who has taken their own life or they would know family or friends who have lost a loved ...
Speech byKAREN STRUTHERSMEMBER FOR ARCHERFIELDHansard 9 June 1999FAMILY FRIENDLY WORKPLACESMs STRUTHERS (Archerfield—ALP) (10.23 a.m.): There has been a lot of talk about the needfor our workplaces and social institutions to be more family friendly. However, ...
Speech byKAREN STRUTHERSMEMBER FOR ARCHERFIELDHansard 29 April 1999QUEENSLAND FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY AMENDMENT REGULATION (No. 1) 1999Disallowance of Statutory InstrumentMs STRUTHERS (Archerfield—ALP) (10.58 p.m.): Let me say from the outset that, if ...
Speech byKAREN STRUTHERSMEMBER FOR ARCHERFIELDHansard 28 October 1999APPROPRIATION BILLEstimates Committee FReportMs STRUTHERS (Archerfield—ALP) (2.47 p.m.): I feel a great deal of pride in supporting theexpenditure outlined in the report of Estimates ...
Speech byKAREN STRUTHERSMEMBER FOR ARCHERFIELDHansard 19 August 1999FUNDRAISING FOR WOMEN'S SPORTING TEAMSMs STRUTHERS (Archerfield—ALP) (7.02 p.m.): Chook raffles, lamington drives and bingo arebeing superseded by calendar girls as women's sporting teams ...
Speech byHon. KEN HAYWARDMEMBER FOR KALLANGURHansard 11 June 1999 INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS BILLHon. K. W. HAYWARD (Kallangur—ALP) (12.45 p.m.): The Industrial Relations Bill of 1999reflects the changing and developing nature of Queensland society. It reflects the ...
Speech byHon. KEN HAYWARDMEMBER FOR KALLANGURHansard 22 July 1999 UNIVERSITY OF QUEENSLAND; GATTON COLLEGEHon. K. W. HAYWARD (Kallangur—ALP) (6.38 p.m.): It is a pleasure to speak to theamendment moved by the Minister. I am sure that at the end of the night ...
Speech byHon. KEN HAYWARDMEMBER FOR KALLANGURHansard 26 August 1999 BRUCE HIGHWAY UPGRADE Hon. K. W. HAYWARD (Kallangur—ALP) (7.10 p.m.): I rise tonight to highlight the lack ofcommitment by the Federal Liberal/National coalition Government to the six-laning ...
Speech byHon. KEN HAYWARDMEMBER FOR KALLANGURHansard 15 September 1999 PRIMARY INDUSTRIES LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Hon. K. W. HAYWARD (Kallangur—ALP) (12.12 p.m.): I rise to speak in support of the Bill. Iwant to address the amendment in relation to marine ...
Speech byHon. KEN HAYWARDMEMBER FOR KALLANGURHansard 15 September 1999 SUGAR INDUSTRY BILL Hon. K. W. HAYWARD (Kallangur—ALP) (4.50 p.m.): I rise to support the Bill and to addressone of its key achievements. That achievement, which was acknowledged by the ...
Speech byHon. KEN HAYWARDMEMBER FOR KALLANGURHansard 16 September 1999 1999 STATE BUDGET Hon. K. W. HAYWARD (Kallangur—ALP) (9.08 p.m.): It is certainly a pleasure to speak in thedebate on the Appropriation Bills. Queensland is the economic powerhouse of ...
Speech byHon. KEN HAYWARDMEMBER FOR KALLANGURHansard 27 October 1999 FORESTRY INDUSTRY Hon. K. W. HAYWARD (Kallangur—ALP) (6.52 p.m.): It is a pleasure to speak in support of theamendment. This historic regional forest agreement came about as a result of ...
Speech byKEN TURNERMEMBER FOR THURINGOWAHansard 27 May 1999STATE ELECTORAL BOUNDARIES REDISTRIBUTIONMr TURNER (Thuringowa—IND) (7.07 p.m.): The Electoral Commission is presently redistributingthe State electoral boundaries. The commission is working to the ...
Speech byKEN TURNERMEMBER FOR THURINGOWAHansard 9 June 1999WEAPONS AMENDMENT BILLMr TURNER (Thuringowa—IND) (8.30 p.m.): Members of this House have stated that it is agreat pleasure to rise to speak to the firearms issue. I find this difficult to understand. ...
Speech byKEN TURNERMEMBER FOR THURINGOWAHansard 22 July 1999PRIMARY INDUSTRY REGULATIONSMr TURNER (Thuringowa—IND) (7.24 p.m.): I am very concerned about proposed newregulations that may be placed on growers throughout Queensland and the rest of Australia. ...
Speech byKEN TURNERMEMBER FOR THURINGOWAHansard 18 August 1999TRANSPLANTATION AND ANATOMY AMENDMENT BILLMr TURNER (Thuringowa—ONP) (10.15 p.m.), in reply: I acknowledge all of the people whohave played a part in reviewing and offering submissions to my ...
Speech byKEN TURNERMEMBER FOR THURINGOWAHansard 19 August 1999LITERACY IN SCHOOLSMr TURNER (Thuringowa—IND) (7.11 p.m.): A woman came to my office with her 17-year-oldson, who had completed Year 12. Philip has drive and determination. He has just competed in ...
Speech byKEN TURNERMEMBER FOR THURINGOWAHansard 26 August 1999EDUCATIONMr TURNER (Thuringowa—IND) (7.20 p.m.): I spend a lot of time in my electorate talking toparents, children and teachers. All agree that our education system needs to be overhauled, and ...
Speech byHon. KEN HAYWARDMEMBER FOR KALLANGURHansard 28 October 1999 MINISTER FOR MINES AND ENERGYHon. K. W. HAYWARD (Kallangur—ALP) (6.30 p.m.): It is a pleasure to rise in this debate andspeak in opposition to the motion that has been moved by the member ...
Speech byHon. KEN HAYWARDMEMBER FOR KALLANGURHansard 11 November 1999 ST GEORGE IRRIGATION AREAHon. K. W. HAYWARD (Kallangur—ALP) (6.35 p.m.): This motion is a typical contribution fromthe One Nation members sitting at the back of the Chamber. As Mr Schwarten ...
Speech byHon. KEN HAYWARDMEMBER FOR KALLANGURHansard 23 November 1999 DEPARTMENT OF STATE DEVELOPMENTHon. K. W. HAYWARD (Kallangur—ALP) (6.52 p.m.): It is a pleasure to rise in this debate tospeak to this amendment which congratulates the Beattie Government ...
Speech byHon. KEN HAYWARDMEMBER FOR KALLANGURHansard 26 November 1999 PRIMARY INDUSTRY BODIES REFORM BILLHon. K. W. HAYWARD (Kallangur—ALP) (11.49 a.m.): I rise to support this Bill. It introduceslong-needed reform into the arrangements for the representation ...
Speech byHon. KEN HAYWARDMEMBER FOR KALLANGURHansard 1 December 1999 BRUCE HIGHWAY UPGRADEHon. K. W. HAYWARD (Kallangur—ALP) (11.05 p.m.): I rise in the Parliament tonight to againhighlight the disgracefully inadequate state of the Bruce Highway to the Bribie ...
Speech byHon. KEN HAYWARDMEMBER FOR KALLANGURHansard 8 December 1999PERSONAL EXPLANATIONAllegation of MisconductHon. K. W. HAYWARD (Kallangur—ALP) (10.07 a.m.), by leave: Late last night in what was attimes vigorous debate on the Forestry Amendment Bill, the ...
Speech byHon. KEN HAYWARDMEMBER FOR KALLANGURHansard 8 December 1999BRUCE HIGHWAY UPGRADEHon. K. W. HAYWARD (Kallangur—ALP) (10.24 a.m.): I have previously spoken in this Houseabout the horrendous traffic problems which are experienced on the Bruce Highway ...
Speech byKEN TURNERMEMBER FOR THURINGOWAHansard 10 March 1999CORRECTIVE SERVICES AND PENALTIES AND SENTENCES AMENDMENT BILLMr TURNER (Thuringowa—IND) (10.09 p.m.): I draw the attention of the House to the case of afour-year-old girl who lives in my ...
Speech byKEN TURNERMEMBER FOR THURINGOWAHansard 10 March 1999AQUACULTUREMr TURNER (Thuringowa—IND) (11.20 p.m.): In Australia, the demand for prawns hasincreased dramatically over the past 20 years. Australians have included prawns in their regular dietalong ...
Speech byKEN TURNERMEMBER FOR THURINGOWAHansard 25 March 1999ACUTE CARE SPINAL INJURIES UNIT, TOWNSVILLEMr TURNER (Thuringowa—IND) (7.23 p.m.): The Beattie Government's commitment to providelong-term rehabilitation and care for north Queensland's spinal ...
Speech byKEN TURNERMEMBER FOR THURINGOWAHansard 28 April 1999TWIN CITIES LEISURE ACCESSIBLE INCORPORATEDMr TURNER (Thuringowa—IND) (10.26 a.m.): I inform the House that I have been attempting toobtain a fishing vessel suitable for the elderly and people with ...
Speech byKEN TURNERMEMBER FOR THURINGOWAHansard 15 September 1999WEAPONS AMENDMENT BILLMr TURNER (Thuringowa—IND) (10.08 a.m.): I move—"That the Bill be now read a second time."This Bill is about making some sense in today's world of burgeoning bureaucracy. ...
Speech byKEN TURNERMEMBER FOR THURINGOWAHansard 15 September 1999DUGONGSMr TURNER (Thuringowa—IND) (10.16 a.m.): It is in the interests of commercial fishermenprobably more so than anyone else in the community to keep our oceans healthy and productive.Dugong ...
Speech byKEN TURNERMEMBER FOR THURINGOWAHansard 15 September 1999COMMUNITY-BASED REFERENDUM BILLMr TURNER (Thuringowa—IND) (9.29 p.m.): I commend the Community-Based Referendum Billto the House as a means of strengthening participation in the democracy of ...
Speech byKEN TURNERMEMBER FOR THURINGOWAHansard 16 September 19991999 STATE BUDGETMr TURNER (Thuringowa—IND) (12.09 a.m.): I congratulate the Minister, Anna Bligh, on theYouth Justice Program. This is an excellent initiative and hopefully our wayward youth ...
Speech byKEN TURNERMEMBER FOR THURINGOWAHansard 27 October 1999LIQUOR AMENDMENT BILLMr TURNER (Thuringowa—IND) (10.56 p.m.): It is with passion that I commend the LiquorAmendment Bill to the House. The member for Toowoomba North, by putting forward this ...
Speech byHon. KEN HAYWARDMEMBER FOR KALLANGURHansard 7 December 1999FORESTRY AMENDMENT BILLHon. K. W. HAYWARD (Kallangur—ALP) (9.57 p.m.): The South-East Queensland RegionalForest Agreement, signed by the State Government, the timber industry and ...
Speech byKEN TURNERMEMBER FOR THURINGOWAHansard 28 April 1999TRANSPLANTATION AND ANATOMY AMENDMENT BILLMr TURNER (Thuringowa—IND) (9.10 p.m.), in reply: Since delivering my maiden speech in thisHouse I have sent to people, on request, in excess of 1,000 ...
Speech byHon. KEN HAYWARDMEMBER FOR KALLANGURHansard 28 October 1999 APPROPRIATION BILLEstimates Committee EReportHon. K. W. HAYWARD (Kallangur—ALP) (11.35 a.m.): It is a pleasure to speak in the debate onthe report of Estimates Committee E. I wish to focus ...
Speech byHon. KEN HAYWARDMEMBER FOR KALLANGURHansard 27 May 1999 MR R. THORNBERRYHon. K. W. HAYWARD (Kallangur—ALP) (7.12 p.m.): Tonight, I rise to speak about a youngQueenslander who, on 6 June, will make history for his country, his family and I think, ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR WARWICKHansard 13 April 1999FORESTRY INDUSTRYMr SPRINGBORG (Warwick—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (6.43 p.m.): Tonight inthis Parliament we will see the Government vote against the continuation of a viable and ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR WARWICKHansard 14 April 1999FINES BILLMr SPRINGBORG (Warwick—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (10.06 a.m.): I move—"That the Bill be now read a second time."I have been advised by Goprint that a technical problem ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR WARWICKHansard 14 April 1999CORRECTIVE SERVICES AND PENALTIES AND SENTENCES AMENDMENT BILLMr SPRINGBORG (Warwick—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (8.30 p.m.), in reply: Atthe outset, I would like to thank all ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR WARWICKHansard 15 April 1999WORKCOVER QUEENSLAND AMENDMENT BILLMr SPRINGBORG (Warwick—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (2.55 p.m.): TheGovernment's plans for significant changes to the State's workers compensation ...
Speech byHon. K. LINGARDMEMBER FOR BEAUDESERTHansard 2 March 1999ADDRESS IN REPLYHon. K. R. LINGARD (Beaudesert—NPA) (12.35 p.m.): I express my loyalty to Her MajestyQueen and to her representative, His Excellency the Governor. I convey also the loyalty of ...
Speech byHon. K. LINGARDMEMBER FOR BEAUDESERTHansard 11 March 1999MR N. BONNER; MR J. NONAHon. K. R. LINGARD (Beaudesert—NPA) (7.18 p.m.): I rise to make a short comment about thelives of two great Queenslanders. The first is Senator Neville Bonner and the ...
Speech byHon. K. LINGARDMEMBER FOR BEAUDESERTHansard 10 June 1999INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS BILLHon. K. R. LINGARD (Beaudesert—NPA) (10.19 p.m.): Recently, a prominent trade union figurereminded the Government and the public of Queensland that the Labor Government ...
Speech byHon. K. LINGARDMEMBER FOR BEAUDESERTHansard 21 July 1999CHILD ABUSE; FORDE INQUIRY RECOMMENDATIONSHon. K. R. LINGARD (Beaudesert—NPA) (6.27 p.m.): Probably the greatest catalyst over thepast few years in respect of the attention paid to dealing with ...
Speech byHon. K. LINGARDMEMBER FOR BEAUDESERTHansard 22 July 1999UNIVERSITY OF QUEENSLAND; GATTON COLLEGEHon. K. R. LINGARD (Beaudesert—NPA) (6.23 p.m.): Queensland has the chance to build aworld-class animal health institute, but to do so it needs the ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR WARWICKHansard 13 April 1999CRIMINAL CODE (STALKING) AMENDMENT BILLMr SPRINGBORG (Warwick—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (4.33 p.m.): I indicatethat the Opposition supports the Criminal Code (Stalking) Amendment ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR WARWICKHansard 11 March 1999RURAL QUEENSLANDMr SPRINGBORG (Warwick—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (6.39 p.m.): I amabsolutely amazed as I sit here and listen to the honourable member for Logan complaining ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR WARWICKHansard 23 March 1999LAW REFORMMr SPRINGBORG (Warwick—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (10.24 a.m.): Since Julylast year, the Opposition has been applying pressure to the Beattie Labor Government on a number ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR WARWICKHansard 23 March 1999DRUG COURT TRIALMr SPRINGBORG (Warwick—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (6 p.m.): I move— "That this House calls on the State Government to establish a Drug Court Trial inBrisbane by the ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR WARWICKHansard 25 March 1999FINES BILLMr SPRINGBORG (Warwick—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (10.17 a.m.): I move—"That the Bill be now read a second time."The coalition has taken the initiative to reintroduce the ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR WARWICKHansard 25 March 1999RAINWATER TANKSMr SPRINGBORG (Warwick—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (5.42 p.m.): I think that itgoes without saying to all honourable members of this Parliament that water is our most ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR WARWICKHansard 13 April 1999JUSTICE LEGISLATION (MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS) BILLMr SPRINGBORG (Warwick—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (4.14 p.m.): At the outsetI indicate that the Opposition supports the Justice ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR WARWICKHansard 3 March 1999ATTORNEY-GENERAL BILLMr SPRINGBORG (Warwick—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (4.52 p.m.): At the outsetI indicate that the Opposition will be moving that this Bill be referred to the Legal, ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR WARWICKHansard 10 March 1999DRUG COURTSMr SPRINGBORG (Warwick—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (10.20 a.m.): In the pastweek it has been amusing to see the Queensland Labor Party stumble over itself in a hasty ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR WARWICKHansard 10 March 1999BEATTIE LABOR GOVERNMENTMr SPRINGBORG (Warwick—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (6.45 p.m.): In hiscontribution, the can't do Deputy Premier brought to the attention of this House some of ...
Speech byHon. K. LINGARDMEMBER FOR BEAUDESERTHansard 28 October 1999APPROPRIATION BILLEstimates Committee FReportHon. K. R. LINGARD (Beaudesert—NPA) (2.32 p.m.): If it is that we are to look at accrualaccounting, and if it is that we are to look at the ...
Speech byHon. K. LINGARDMEMBER FOR BEAUDESERTHansard 11 November 1999COMMUNITY SERVICES LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr LINGARD (Beaudesert—NPA) (3.09 p.m.): I am delighted to be able to rise in support of thislegislation, which aims to improve the financial ...
Speech byHon. K. LINGARDMEMBER FOR BEAUDESERTHansard 23 November 1999BOYSTOWNHon. K. R. LINGARD (Beaudesert—NPA) (10.23 p.m.): On Sunday I was delighted to be able toattend the family day celebrations at BoysTown. Family day is when the parents of the young ...
Speech byHon. K. LINGARDMEMBER FOR BEAUDESERTHansard 25 November 1999PERSONAL EXPLANATIONBoysTown; Aboriginal CommunitiesHon. K. R. LINGARD (Beaudesert—NPA) (10.08 a.m.), by leave: I wish to repeat statementswhich have been referred to in this House and in ...
Speech byKEN TURNERMEMBER FOR THURINGOWAHansard 10 November 1999FAMILY SERVICES AMENDMENT BILLMr TURNER (Thuringowa—IND) (5.59 p.m.): I want to compliment the Minister for Families,Youth and Community Care and Minister for Disability Services for the ...
Speech byKEN TURNERMEMBER FOR THURINGOWAHansard 11 November 1999TRAWL MANAGEMENT PLANMr TURNER (Thuringowa—IND) (10.12 a.m.): Queenslanders should be very concerned aboutthe possible decimation of the commercial fishing industry. Certain groups are ...
Speech byKEN TURNERMEMBER FOR THURINGOWAHansard 25 November 1999LIQUOR OUTLET AND GAMBLING FACILITIES, KIRWANMr TURNER (Thuringowa—IND) (10.21 a.m.): Thuringowa residents are distressed and veryannoyed over approval being given by the Thuringowa City Council ...
Speech byKEN TURNERMEMBER FOR THURINGOWAHansard 30 November 1999INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEOPLE WITH A DISABILITYMr TURNER (Thuringowa—IND) (10.27 a.m.): Next Friday is the International Day of People witha Disability. On that day we celebrate their progress, ...
Speech byKEN TURNERMEMBER FOR THURINGOWAHansard 1 December 1999PROSTITUTION BILLMr TURNER (Thuringowa—IND) (5.17 p.m.): I find it absolutely amazing that this Prostitution Billhas climbed to the top of the charts, from No. 24 to No. 1, in just a few days. If ...
Speech byKEN TURNERMEMBER FOR THURINGOWAHansard 7 December 1999ROSS RIVER DAMMr TURNER (Thuringowa—IND) (10.12 a.m.): In June this year, I called on the Townsville andThuringowa Water Board to open the Ross River Dam for recreational use. An electric ...
Speech byHon. K. LINGARDMEMBER FOR BEAUDESERTHansard 9 December 1999PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEEBackflow Prevention ProgramsMR LINGARD (Beaudesert—NPA) (10.15 a.m.): This inquiry into backflow shows how aGovernment can abuse the committee system. It shows how a ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR WARWICKHansard 11 March 1999WATER INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS; WASTE WATERMr SPRINGBORG (Warwick—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (10.26 a.m.): Mychallenge today is to the can't do Minister for Natural Resources to lift ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR WARWICKHansard 25 November 1999AUDIO VISUAL AND AUDIO LINKS AMENDMENT BILLMr SPRINGBORG (Warwick—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (12.52 p.m.): TheOpposition supports this Bill, which in large part is a continuation ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR WARWICKHansard 25 November 1999JUSTICE LEGISLATION BILLSMr SPRINGBORG (Warwick—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (4.30 p.m.): This is acognate debate and the Opposition will be supporting both pieces of legislation ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR WARWICKHansard 25 November 1999STIPENDIARY MAGISTRATES AND OTHER ACTS AMENDMENT BILLMr SPRINGBORG (Warwick—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (8.30 p.m.): TheOpposition is generally supportive of the Stipendiary ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR WARWICKHansard 25 November 1999TRUSTS (INVESTMENTS) AMENDMENT BILLMr SPRINGBORG (Warwick—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (9.16 p.m.): TheOpposition supports this Bill, which in all material aspects mirrors the Trusts ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR WARWICKHansard 25 November 1999STATE PENALTIES ENFORCEMENT BILLMr SPRINGBORG (Warwick—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (10.21 p.m.): I will quotefrom a publication issued in April 1999 by the Government Statistician's ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR WARWICKHansard 26 November 1999PRIMARY INDUSTRY BODIES REFORM BILLMr SPRINGBORG (Warwick—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (4.26 p.m.): This Billrepresents a wholesale change to the way in which the five key primary ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR WARWICKHansard 30 November 1999TREE-CLEARING GUIDELINESMr SPRINGBORG (Warwick—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (6.45 p.m.): I rise tosupport this motion before the House. Listening to the contributions from honourable ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR WARWICKHansard 1 December 1999ELECTORAL AMENDMENT BILLMr SPRINGBORG (Warwick—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (8.49 p.m.): In speakingto the Electoral Amendment Bill 1999 introduced into this Parliament by the ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR WARWICKHansard 7 December 1999RURAL QUEENSLANDMr SPRINGBORG (Warwick—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (10 a.m.): Never beforehas a minority in Queensland been subject to such vilification, discrimination and ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR WARWICKHansard 7 December 1999TREE-CLEARING GUIDELINESMr SPRINGBORG (Warwick—NPA) (6 p.m.): I move—"That this House calls on the Government to postpone plans to introduce mandatorytree clearing restrictions on freehold ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR WARWICKHansard 8 December 1999QUEENSLAND LAW SOCIETY AMENDMENT BILLMr SPRINGBORG (Warwick—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (4.39 p.m.): TheQueensland Law Society Amendment Bill is another anti-consumer initiative of ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR WARWICKHansard 19 August 1999COMMISSIONS OF INQUIRY (QUEENSLAND CONSTITUTIONAL REVIEW COMMISSION)REGULATIONMr SPRINGBORG (Warwick—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (11.32 a.m.): I move—"That the Commissions of Inquiry ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR WARWICKHansard 25 August 1999SES POSITIONS, MERIT SELECTIONMr SPRINGBORG (Warwick—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (6.10 p.m.): I rise tosecond the motion moved by the honourable member for Clayfield. It is a pity ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR WARWICKHansard 25 August 1999COMMUNITY-BASED REFERENDUM BILLMr SPRINGBORG (Warwick—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (10.36 p.m.): I say at theoutset that the Opposition will also be opposing the legislation before the ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR WARWICKHansard 26 August 1999HEALTH SERVICEMr SPRINGBORG (Warwick—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (6.45 p.m.): I rise tosupport the censure motion moved against this Government, condemning it for its dreadful ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR WARWICKHansard 16 September 19991999 BUDGET SPEECHMr SPRINGBORG (Warwick—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (3.10 p.m.): In joining inthis debate, I have to say at the outset that I was most disappointed in the ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR WARWICKHansard 26 October 1999CENSURE OF MINISTER FOR MINES AND ENERGYMr SPRINGBORG (Warwick—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (6.35 p.m.): An aspect ofthe developing pressure on household power prices in Queensland ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR WARWICKHansard 27 October 1999APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILLEstimates Committee AReport No. 1Mr SPRINGBORG (Warwick—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (11.42 a.m.): At theoutset, I would like to pay tribute to the ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR WARWICKHansard 10 June 1999INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS BILLMr SPRINGBORG (Warwick—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (12.14 a.m.): The role ofawards has been substantially altered in the Industrial Relations Bill. The Bill ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR WARWICKHansard 20 July 1999SOUTH EAST QUEENSLAND REGIONAL FOREST AGREEMENTMr SPRINGBORG (Warwick—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (6 p.m.): I move—"That this Parliament supports a South East Queensland Regional Forest ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR WARWICKHansard 21 July 1999FEDERAL COURTS (STATE JURISDICTION) BILLMr SPRINGBORG (Warwick—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (12.39 p.m.): At theoutset, I indicate to the Parliament that the coalition will be supporting ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR WARWICKHansard 21 July 1999AUSTRALIA ACTS (REQUEST) BILLMr SPRINGBORG (Warwick—NPA) (3.12 p.m.): At the outset I make it clear—I make this pointvery firmly—that neither the Australia Acts (Request) Bill nor its companion, ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR WARWICKHansard 22 July 1999UNIVERSITY OF QUEENSLAND; GATTON COLLEGEMr SPRINGBORG (Warwick—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (6.43 p.m.): It is mypleasure to rise to support the motion moved by the honourable member for ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR WARWICKHansard 28 April 1999POLICE POWERS AND RESPONSIBILITIES AND OTHER ACTS (REGISTERS) AMENDMENT BILLMr SPRINGBORG (Warwick—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (2.54 p.m.): It is mypleasure to support this legislation ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR WARWICKHansard 29 April 1999MEAT INDUSTRY AMENDMENT STANDARD (No. 1) 1999Disallowance of Statutory InstrumentMr SPRINGBORG (Warwick—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (9.29 p.m.): Tonight wehave heard the desperate ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR WARWICKHansard 26 May 1999STOLEN GENERATIONMr SPRINGBORG (Warwick—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (12.51 p.m.): I amsurprised that a Premier who, last year, chose to criticise others for pursuing political agendas ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR WARWICKHansard 26 May 1999CONVICTED CHILD SEX OFFENDERS; NOTIFICATION ORDERSMr SPRINGBORG (Warwick—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (5.22 p.m.): I move—"That this Parliament re-affirms its commitment to protecting the ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR WARWICKHansard 8 June 1999STATE DEVELOPMENT AND PUBLIC WORKS ORGANISATION AMENDMENT BILLMr SPRINGBORG (Warwick—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (10.55 p.m.): There is nodoubt that the taking of a person's land for ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR WARWICKHansard 9 June 1999NAMING OF PAEDOPHILESMr SPRINGBORG (Warwick—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (10.13 a.m.): It is withmuch regret that I must inform the House of the Beattie Government's failure—and more ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR WARWICKHansard 9 June 1999BURNETT WATER STORAGEMr SPRINGBORG (Warwick—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (6.42 p.m.): Water isabsolutely crucial to the future of the Burnett region. There is no doubt about that. And the ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR WARWICKHansard 11 November 1999PUBLIC SECTOR ETHICS AMENDMENT BILLMr SPRINGBORG (Warwick—NPA) (5.42 p.m.): It has been very interesting to sit here for thelast little while and listen to the contributions of some honourable ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR WARWICKHansard 23 November 1999DEPARTMENT OF STATE DEVELOPMENTMr SPRINGBORG (Warwick—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (6.28 p.m.): Tonight theParliament must reject the amendment moved by the Premier and seconded by ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR WARWICKHansard 23 November 1999ENTERPRISING QUEENSLANDERS AND YOUNG PRIMARY PRODUCERSMr SPRINGBORG (Warwick—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (10.53 p.m.): At a timewhen we hear a lot of doom and gloom and questioning ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR WARWICKHansard 17 August 1999INTERACTIVE GAMBLING (PLAYER PROTECTION) AMENDMENT BILLMr SPRINGBORG (Warwick—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (8.40 p.m.): The Premierrose in this House just a few hours ago and expressed ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR WARWICKHansard 24 November 1999PERSONS CONVICTED OF OFFENCES AGAINST CHILDRENMr SPRINGBORG (Warwick—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (6 p.m.): I seek leave towithdraw the motion that I gave notice in this Parliament ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR WARWICKHansard 27 October 1999APPROPRIATION BILLEstimates Committee AReport No. 2Mr SPRINGBORG (Warwick—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (2.30 p.m.): In brieflyjoining in this discussion on the report of Estimates ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR WARWICKHansard 9 December 1999CRIMINAL LAW AMENDMENT BILLMr SPRINGBORG (Warwick—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (5.49 p.m.): Generally,the Opposition will support this legislation. However, during the Committee stage ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR WARWICKHansard 9 December 1999PROPERTY LAW AMENDMENT BILLMr SPRINGBORG (Warwick—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (9.01 p.m.): This Bill isaimed at providing a clear, comprehensive and fair statutory framework for ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR WARWICKHansard 10 December 1999VEGETATION MANAGEMENT BILLMr SPRINGBORG (Warwick—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (11.06 a.m.): In rising toparticipate in this debate and oppose this repugnant Vegetation Management ...
Speech byMr LEN STEPHANMEMBER FOR GYMPIEHansard 3 March 1999REVOCATION OF STATE FOREST AREASMr STEPHAN (Gympie—NPA) (4.39 p.m.): This afternoon I will not delay the House unduly.However, I wish to make a few comments about this issue. Every couple of weeks, ...
Speech byMr LEN STEPHANMEMBER FOR GYMPIEHansard 3 March 1999GYMPIE FLOODSMr STEPHAN (Gympie—NPA) (11.14 p.m.): In the past week or so I have had the honour ofrepresenting my electorate in relation to the recent floods. Some of the people involved are to ...
Speech byMr LEN STEPHANMEMBER FOR GYMPIEHansard 10 March 1999CORRECTIVE SERVICES AND PENALTIES AND SENTENCES AMENDMENT BILLMr STEPHAN (Gympie—NPA) (10.56 p.m.): It gives me a great deal of pleasure to take part inthis debate. As has been mentioned before ...
Speech byMr LEN STEPHANMEMBER FOR GYMPIEHansard 10 & 24 March 1999CORRECTIVE SERVICES AND PENALTIES AND SENTENCES AMENDMENT BILLMr STEPHAN (Gympie—NPA) (10.56 p.m.): It gives me a great deal of pleasure to take part inthis debate. As has been mentioned ...
Speech byDr LESLEY CLARKMEMBER FOR BARRON RIVERHansard 9 March 1999REGIONAL COMMUNITIES PROGRAMDr CLARK (Barron River—ALP) (12.20 p.m.): Governments that lose touch and stop listening tothe community are voted out of office. The Beattie Government has learnt ...
Speech byDr LESLEY CLARKMEMBER FOR BARRON RIVERHansard 10 March 1999POLICING, BARRON RIVER ELECTORATEDr CLARK (Barron River—ALP) (11.25 p.m.): The Beattie Government is a can-do Governmentthat delivers. Before the 1998 election, Police Minister Tom Barton ...
Speech byDr LESLEY CLARKMEMBER FOR BARRON RIVERHansard 10 & 11 March 1999CHILD PROTECTION BILLDr CLARK (Barron River—ALP) (5.54 p.m.): In common with my parliamentary colleagues heretonight, I congratulate the Minister on bringing this legislation into the ...
Speech byDr LESLEY CLARKMEMBER FOR BARRON RIVERHansard 11 March 1999USE OF PLAIN ENGLISH IN GOVERNMENT CORRESPONDENCEDr CLARK (Barron River—ALP) (5.09 p.m.): "Whosoever shall gild or silver or shall with any wash or materials capable of producingthe color or ...
Speech byDr LESLEY CLARKMEMBER FOR BARRON RIVERHansard 11 March 1999SPORTING AND ARTS ACADEMY, CAIRNSDr CLARK (Barron River—ALP) (7.12 p.m.): Earlier this week, I spoke about a proposal that wasput forward at the regional communities conference in Cairns for ...
Speech byDr LESLEY CLARKMEMBER FOR BARRON RIVERHansard 23 March 1999COASTWATCHDr CLARK (Barron River—ALP) (7.25 p.m.): When the people of Cairns opened their CairnsPost newspaper on Saturday, 13 March, they were confronted with a screaming ...
Speech byMr LEN STEPHANMEMBER FOR GYMPIEHansard 15 April 1999WORKCOVER QUEENSLAND AMENDMENT BILLMr STEPHAN (Gympie—NPA) (9.51 p.m.): It gives me a great deal of pleasure to join in thedebate this evening and to speak on this very important workers ...
Speech byMr LEN STEPHANMEMBER FOR GYMPIEHansard 10 June 1999INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS BILLMr STEPHAN (Gympie—NPA) (12.34 a.m.): It gives me a great deal of pleasure to join in thisdebate this evening, even at this late hour. One aspect of the present debate on ...
Speech byMr LEN STEPHANMEMBER FOR GYMPIEHansard 22 July 1999AUSTRALIA ACTS (REQUEST) BILLMr STEPHAN (Gympie—NPA) (12.14 p.m.): It gives me a great deal of pleasure to take part inthis debate. From what I have been hearing, it seems that some members are ...
Speech byMr LEN STEPHANMEMBER FOR GYMPIEHansard 26 August 1999ACQUISITION OF LAND AMENDMENT BILLMr STEPHAN (Gympie—NPA) (4.14 p.m.): It gives me great pleasure to take part in this debateon the Acquisition of Land Amendment Bill. I draw to the attention of ...
Speech byMr LEN STEPHANMEMBER FOR GYMPIEHansard 14 September 1999PRIMARY INDUSTRIES LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr STEPHAN (Gympie—NPA) (12.45 p.m.): I take this opportunity to bring to the attention ofthe House a couple of issues that really do not get very ...
Speech byMr LEN STEPHANMEMBER FOR GYMPIEHansard 24 November 1999LIQUOR AMENDMENT BILLMr STEPHAN (Gympie—NPA) (8.51 p.m.): It gives me a great deal of pleasure to join thedebate on the Liquor Amendment Bill. Those people we honour on Anzac Day paid the ...
Speech byMr LEN STEPHANMEMBER FOR GYMPIEHansard 26 November 1999PRIMARY INDUSTRY BODIES REFORM BILLMr STEPHAN (Gympie—NPA) (3.25 p.m.): It gives me a great deal of pleasure to join thisdebate. When Pat Purcell was speaking to this Bill, he was getting ...
Speech byMr LEN STEPHANMEMBER FOR GYMPIEHansard 30 November 1999FORESTRY AMENDMENT BILLMr STEPHAN (Gympie—NPA) (12.56 a.m.): It gives me great pleasure to join in this debate onthe Forestry Amendment Bill, although it is very sad that we have to debate this ...
Speech byMr LEN STEPHANMEMBER FOR GYMPIEHansard 9 December 1999WATER RESOURCES AMENDMENT BILLMr STEPHAN (Gympie—NPA) (11.30 a.m.): It gives me a great deal of pleasure to join in thisdebate this morning on the Water Resources Amendment Bill. Wherever we go ...
Speech byDr LESLEY CLARKMEMBER FOR BARRON RIVERHansard 2 March 1999CYCLONE RONADr CLARK (Barron River—ALP) (7.20 p.m.): I have experienced four cyclones since moving toCairns in 1981. I have been through Winifred, Joy, Justin and most recently Cyclone Rona. ...
Speech byDr LESLEY CLARKMEMBER FOR BARRON RIVERHansard 24 March 1999QUEENSLAND FILM AND TELEVISION INDUSTRYDr CLARK (Barron River—ALP) (10.25 a.m.): Yesterday in this House the Premier announcedthat Coote/Hayes Productions has chosen to locate TV productions ...
Speech byDr LESLEY CLARKMEMBER FOR BARRON RIVERHansard 13 April 1999FORESTRY INDUSTRYDr CLARK (Barron River—ALP) (6.38 p.m.): Indeed there is room for a sustainable industry, butwhat we are debating tonight is the nature of that sustainable industry and the ...
Speech byDr LESLEY CLARKMEMBER FOR BARRON RIVERHansard 3 March 1999CORRECTIVE SERVICES AND PENALTIES AND SENTENCES AMENDMENT BILLDr CLARK (Barron River—ALP) (10.50 p.m.): Tonight I have been listening with interest to thedebate. It is true that many of my ...
Speech byMr LEN STEPHANMEMBER FOR GYMPIEHansard 28 October 1999APPROPRIATION BILLEstimates Committee FReportMr STEPHAN (Gympie—NPA) (12.52 p.m.): It gives me a great deal of pleasure to join in thedebate on the report of Estimate Committee F as it relates to ...
Speech byDr LESLEY CLARKMEMBER FOR BARRON RIVERHansard 15 April 1999CAIRNS CELEBRATION OF FILMDr CLARK (Barron River—ALP) (10.22 a.m.): The potential of the film and television industry tocontribute to the regional economy of far-north Queensland is enormous ...
Speech byMr LEN STEPHANMEMBER FOR GYMPIEHansard 25 March 1999GYMPIE FLOODSMr STEPHAN (Gympie—NPA) (7.27 p.m.): In February this year businesses and houses inGympie were inundated by flood waters. Buildings suffered very badly and many businesses wereforced ...
Speech byDr LESLEY CLARKMEMBER FOR BARRON RIVERHansard 7 December 1999FORESTRY AMENDMENT BILLDr CLARK (Barron River—ALP) (11.09 p.m.): This is the third day on which the ForestryAmendment Bill has been debated in this Chamber, and the contributions of members ...
Speech byDr LESLEY CLARKMEMBER FOR BARRON RIVERHansard 10 December 1999VEGETATION MANAGEMENT BILLDr CLARK (Barron River—ALP) (11.27 a.m.): Responsible land management underpins theeconomic and environmental sustainability of our State. The Vegetation ...
Speech byLINDA LAVARCHSTATE MEMBER FOR KURWONGBAHHansard 2 March 1999ADDRESS IN REPLYMrs LAVARCH (Kurwongbah—ALP) (3.47 p.m.): It is with pleasure that I rise to support themotion for the adoption of the Governor's Address moved by the member for Bundaberg. I ...
Speech byLINDA LAVARCHSTATE MEMBER FOR KURWONGBAHHansard 3 March 1999ATTORNEY-GENERAL BILLMrs LAVARCH (Kurwongbah—ALP) (5.14 p.m.): I rise to support this Bill. In all AustralianParliaments the Attorney-General holds the often contradictory position of being ...
Speech byLINDA LAVARCHSTATE MEMBER FOR KURWONGBAHHansard 3 March 1999CORRECTIVE SERVICES AND PENALTIES AND SENTENCES AMENDMENT BILLMrs LAVARCH (Kurwongbah—ALP) (9.23 p.m.): I rise to oppose this Bill, because I believe thatit is a cheap, shallow piece of ...
Speech byLINDA LAVARCHSTATE MEMBER FOR KURWONGBAHHansard 3 March 1999Dakabin Jobs Pathway ProgramMrs LAVARCH (Kurwongbah—ALP) (11.20 p.m.): In the last Adjournment debate of last year, Ibrought to the attention of the House the great work being done by the ...
Speech byDr LESLEY CLARKMEMBER FOR BARRON RIVERHansard 16 September 1999WATER RESOURCES, RURAL QUEENSLANDDr CLARK (Barron River—ALP) (6.50 p.m.): When the member for Keppel started thisdebate—and I jotted down a few of his actual words—he talked about an ...
Speech byDr LESLEY CLARKMEMBER FOR BARRON RIVERHansard 16 September 19991999 STATE BUDGETDr CLARK (Barron River—ALP) (10.31 p.m.): History will record the Beattie Labor Government'sBudget handed down this week as marking a turning point for Queensland. ...
Speech byDr LESLEY CLARKMEMBER FOR BARRON RIVERHansard 27 October 1999APPROPRIATION BILLEstimates Committee DReportDr CLARK (Barron River—ALP) (5.14 p.m.): It is with pleasure that I contribute to the debate onthe portfolios of Ministers Mackenroth, Gibbs and ...
Speech byDr LESLEY CLARKMEMBER FOR BARRON RIVERHansard 27 October 1999LIQUOR AMENDMENT BILLDr CLARK (Barron River—ALP) (9.21 p.m.): Tonight I wish to make a contribution to the debateon the Liquor Amendment Bill. We have now twice heard from the member for ...
Speech byDr LESLEY CLARKMEMBER FOR BARRON RIVERHansard 27 May 1999REGIONAL FOREST AGREEMENT Dr CLARK (Barron River—ALP) (6.50 p.m.): In common with the member for Logan, I will usethe time allocated to me in the debate tonight to finish some of the points I ...
Speech byDr LESLEY CLARKMEMBER FOR BARRON RIVERHansard 27 May 1999BREAST CANCER SCREENING UNITDr CLARK (Barron River—ALP) (7.05 p.m.): Breast cancer strikes one in 12 Queenslandwomen. To each of us here, that probably means that at least one of our women ...
Speech byDr LESLEY CLARKMEMBER FOR BARRON RIVERHansard 10 June 1999INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS BILLDr CLARK (Barron River—ALP) (4.55 p.m.): Today it is with great pleasure that I rise toparticipate in the debate on the Industrial Relations Bill.Mr Musgrove: You're ...
Speech byDr LESLEY CLARKMEMBER FOR BARRON RIVERHansard 20 July 1999SOUTH EAST QUEENSLAND REGIONAL FOREST AGREEMENTDr CLARK (Barron River—ALP) (6.51 p.m.): I would like to return a bit of calm to the House. Thecase of the timber industry and its need to ...
Speech byDr LESLEY CLARKMEMBER FOR BARRON RIVERHansard 21 July 1999WET TROPICS MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY CELEBRATIONSDr CLARK (Barron River—ALP) (11.14 p.m.): Last Saturday at the Cairns Convention Centre,the Wet Tropics Management Authority celebrated the 10-year ...
Speech byDr LESLEY CLARKMEMBER FOR BARRON RIVERHansard 22 July 1999UNIVERSITY OF QUEENSLAND; GATTON COLLEGEDr CLARK (Barron River—ALP) (6.28 p.m.): I am very pleased to support the amendment to thismotion tonight because it puts the responsibility for ...
Speech byDr LESLEY CLARKMEMBER FOR BARRON RIVERHansard 18 August 1999CASSOWARY PROTECTIONDr CLARK (Barron River—ALP) (11.23 p.m.): The majestic cassowary is the symbol of the WetTropics World Heritage area but is listed as an endangered species by both the ...
Speech byDr LESLEY CLARKMEMBER FOR BARRON RIVERHansard 19 August 1999CAIRNS REGION INDUSTRY CLUSTERSDr CLARK (Barron River—ALP) (7.09 p.m.): It is well known that the key industries in the Cairnsregion are tourism and agriculture. The need to diversify and ...
Speech byDr LESLEY CLARKMEMBER FOR BARRON RIVERHansard 26 August 1999QUEENSLAND BUILDING SERVICES AUTHORITY AMENDMENT BILLDr CLARK (Barron River—ALP) (2.53 p.m.): This Bill delivers on meaningful changes on allfronts in the building and construction industry. ...
Speech byDr LESLEY CLARKMEMBER FOR BARRON RIVERHansard 14 September 1999EAST TIMORDr CLARK (Barron River—ALP) (10.21 a.m.): I join the Premier and other members who havespoken this morning to highlight the tragedy occurring in East Timor. Australians across ...
Speech byDr LESLEY CLARKMEMBER FOR BARRON RIVERHansard 15 September 1999Kuranda Aboriginal Community DeathsDr CLARK (Barron River—ALP) (11.08 p.m.): The Aboriginal community of the Cairns region ismourning the loss of three much-loved and respected people, ...
Speech byDr LESLEY CLARKMEMBER FOR BARRON RIVERHansard 23 November 1999POLICING, BARRON RIVER ELECTORATEDr CLARK (Barron River—ALP) (12.20 p.m.): I am committed to keeping in touch with the viewsof my constituents to ensure that I remain focused on the real ...
Speech byDr LESLEY CLARKMEMBER FOR BARRON RIVERHansard 24 November 1999HEALTH LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLDr CLARK (Barron River—ALP) (12.53 p.m.): It is a pleasure to participate in the debate on theHealth Legislation Amendment Bill. It is also a pleasure to ...
Speech byDr LESLEY CLARKMEMBER FOR BARRON RIVERHansard 30 November 1999SMITHFIELD STATE HIGH SCHOOLDr CLARK (Barron River—ALP) (10.21 a.m.): Two weeks ago, I joined Education Minister DeanWells on a very special occasion—the opening of the new Information ...
Speech byDr LESLEY CLARKMEMBER FOR BARRON RIVERHansard 30 November 1999TREE-CLEARING GUIDELINESDr CLARK (Barron River—ALP) (6.20 p.m.): It gives me great pleasure to rise tonight to secondthe Minister's amendment. As the Minister has said, this is a unique ...
Speech byDr LESLEY CLARKMEMBER FOR BARRON RIVERHansard 15 April 1999WORKCOVER QUEENSLAND AMENDMENT BILLDr CLARK (Barron River—ALP) (3.26 p.m.): It is with pleasure that I rise to participate in theWorkCover Queensland Amendment Bill debate. There can be ...
Speech byDr LESLEY CLARKMEMBER FOR BARRON RIVERHansard 27 April 1999CRIMINAL CODE (STALKING) AMENDMENT BILLDr CLARK (Barron River—ALP) (2.30 p.m.): I am pleased to contribute to the debate onamendments to the current stalking legislation. It has been ...
Speech byDr LESLEY CLARKMEMBER FOR BARRON RIVERHansard 27 April 1999CAIRNS CAMPUS, JAMES COOK UNIVERSITYDr CLARK (Barron River—ALP) (7.08 p.m.): This evening I draw the attention of the House tothe issue of the future development of the Cairns campus of the ...
Speech byDr LESLEY CLARKMEMBER FOR BARRON RIVERHansard 25 May 1999REGIONAL FOREST AGREEMENTDr CLARK (Barron River—ALP) (6.37 p.m.): This House debated an Opposition motion withrespect to the South East Queensland Regional Forest Agreement on 13 April in the ...
Speech byDr LESLEY CLARKMEMBER FOR BARRON RIVERHansard 27 October 1999LIQUOR OUTLETS, BARRON RIVER ELECTORATEDr CLARK (Barron River—ALP) (11.05 p.m.): The residents of the Barron River electoratejealously guard their quality of life. Members in this House ...
Speech byDr LESLEY CLARKMEMBER FOR BARRON RIVERHansard 9 November 1999APEC TECHNOMARTDr CLARK (Barron River—ALP) (6.40 p.m.): The community continues to express its lack of faithin the political process. The community is cynical and is disillusioned by the ...
Speech byDr LESLEY CLARKMEMBER FOR BARRON RIVERHansard 9 November 1999LAUNCH OF SIR BOBDr CLARK (Barron River—ALP) (7.20 p.m.) Last weekend, it was my pleasant duty to representthe Minister for Emergency Services, Merri Rose, at the commissioning and launch ...
Speech byDr LESLEY CLARKMEMBER FOR BARRON RIVERHansard 10 November 1999AUSTRALIAN TOURISM AWARDSDr CLARK (Barron River—ALP) (10.22 a.m.): "Simply the best"—no, it is not the Tina Turnersong. It is the far-north Queensland tourism industry as described by the ...
Speech byDr LESLEY CLARKMEMBER FOR BARRON RIVERHansard 11 November 1999PERSONAL EXPLANATIONSky RailDr CLARK (Barron River—ALP) (9.57 a.m.), by leave: Yesterday in the House I congratulatedthe winners of the 1999 Australian Tourism Awards, which included the ...
Speech byDr LESLEY CLARKMEMBER FOR BARRON RIVERHansard 26 May 1999ACID SULFATE SOILS, EAST TRINITYDr CLARK (Barron River—ALP) (6.28 p.m.): Last week I attended a seminar in Cairns on theproblem of acid sulfate soils on the NatWest site at East Trinity, across ...
Speech byDr LESLEY CLARKMEMBER FOR BARRON RIVERHansard 7 December 1999WET TROPICS TREE PLANTING SCHEMEDr CLARK (Barron River—ALP) (10.21 a.m.): Last week the Labor Party celebrated the 10thanniversary of the election of Wayne Goss and Labor on 2 December 1989 ...
Speech byLINDA LAVARCHSTATE MEMBER FOR KURWONGBAHHansard 24 August 1999QUEENSLAND HEALTHMrs LAVARCH (Kurwongbah—ALP) (6.39 p.m.): Tonight I am delighted to participate in thisdebate. As a member of the Labor Party, I can hold my head high when it comes to ...
Speech byLINDA LAVARCHSTATE MEMBER FOR KURWONGBAHHansard 25 August 1999SCHOOL UNIFORM BILLMrs LAVARCH (Kurwongbah—ALP) (9.23 p.m.): The member for Merrimac stated in hissecond-reading speech that the purpose of this Bill is to give legislative backing to ...
Speech byLINDA LAVARCHSTATE MEMBER FOR KURWONGBAHHansard 14 September 1999MR T. SMOUT; REPUBLIC DEBATEMrs LAVARCH (Kurwongbah—ALP) (10.10 a.m.): Mr Speaker, 2 September this year marked acentury since Queenslanders voted for Australia to become a nation. On 6 ...
Speech byLINDA LAVARCHSTATE MEMBER FOR KURWONGBAHHansard 14 September 1999POLICE AND COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS IN PINE RIVERSMrs LAVARCH (Kurwongbah—ALP) (12 p.m.): Last Sunday the Pine Rivers Crime FreeConsultative Committee hosted Clean Up Graffiti Day. As I ...
Speech byLINDA LAVARCHSTATE MEMBER FOR KURWONGBAHHansard 25 September 1999SUGAR INDUSTRY BILLMrs LAVARCH (Kurwongbah—ALP) (5.29 p.m.): This afternoon I rise to support the SugarIndustry Bill, to which I am delighted to speak. Recently, I attended a conference ...
Speech byLINDA LAVARCHSTATE MEMBER FOR KURWONGBAHHansard 15 September 1999COMMUNITY-BASED REFERENDUM BILLMrs LAVARCH (Kurwongbah—ALP) (9.14 p.m.): On 25 August last year, the member for Nicklinintroduced into this House a private member's Bill on ...
Speech byLINDA LAVARCHSTATE MEMBER FOR KURWONGBAHHansard 27 April 1999CRIMINAL CODE (STALKING) AMENDMENT BILLMrs LAVARCH (Kurwongbah—ALP) (12.30 p.m.): On 9 November 1993, the then QueenslandAttorney-General, the Honourable Dean Wells, made Australian history ...
Speech byLINDA LAVARCHSTATE MEMBER FOR KURWONGBAHHansard 27 April 1999RADIATION SAFETY BILLMrs LAVARCH (Kurwongbah—ALP) (3.26 p.m.): I rise to support the Radiation Safety Bill. Themain object of this Bill is to protect the public from health risks associated ...
Speech byLINDA LAVARCHSTATE MEMBER FOR KURWONGBAHHansard 28 April 1999PARLIAMENTARY MEMBERS (OFFICE OF PROFIT) AMENDMENT BILLMrs LAVARCH (Kurwongbah—ALP) (12.15 p.m.): Before I speak to this Bill, I want to make acomment about the member for Clayfield. If ...
Speech byLINDA LAVARCHSTATE MEMBER FOR KURWONGBAHHansard 4 March 1999ADOPTION OF CHILDREN (HAGUE CONVENTION ON INTERCOUNTRY ADOPTION) AMENDMENTBILLMrs LAVARCH (Kurwongbah—ALP) (4.18 p.m.): I rise to support the Bill. I believe that thebackground information ...
Speech byLINDA LAVARCHSTATE MEMBER FOR KURWONGBAHHansard 9 March 1999TRANS-TASMAN MUTUAL RECOGNITION (QUEENSLAND) BILLMrs LAVARCH (Kurwongbah—ALP) (2.48 p.m.): I rise to support this Bill. The Trans-TasmanMutual Recognition Bill is a logical step in the ...
Speech byLINDA LAVARCHSTATE MEMBER FOR KURWONGBAHHansard 9 March 1999LAND AND RESOURCES TRIBUNAL BILLMrs LAVARCH (Kurwongbah—ALP) (4.48 p.m.): This is the third occasion since last July thatthe Parliament has had before it a major legislative initiative on ...
Speech byLINDA LAVARCHSTATE MEMBER FOR KURWONGBAHHansard 20 July 1999NATIVE TITLE (QUEENSLAND) STATE PROVISIONS AMENDMENT BILLMrs LAVARCH (Kurwongbah—ALP) (3.31 p.m.): To place the Native Title (Queensland) StateProvisions Amendment Bill into its proper ...
Speech byLINDA LAVARCHSTATE MEMBER FOR KURWONGBAHHansard 17 August 1999EMPLOYMENT INITIATIVES IN KURWONGBAHMrs LAVARCH (Kurwongbah—ALP) (2.12 a.m.): I am delighted to inform the House that over60 unemployed people in the Pine Rivers area have now been ...
Speech byLINDA LAVARCHSTATE MEMBER FOR KURWONGBAHHansard 18 August 1999TRANSPLANTATION AND ANATOMY AMENDMENT BILLMrs LAVARCH (Kurwongbah—ALP) (9.07 p.m.): I express my in-principle agreement with theobjective of the Transplantation and Anatomy Amendment Bill, ...
Speech byLINDA LAVARCHSTATE MEMBER FOR KURWONGBAHHansard 19 August 1999100% IN CONTROL ROCK EISTEDDFOD CHALLENGEMrs LAVARCH (Kurwongbah) (7.06 p.m.): On 6 August, I had the pleasure of attending the1999 100% In Control B105 Rock Eisteddfod Challenge Brisbane ...
Speech byLINDA LAVARCHSTATE MEMBER FOR KURWONGBAHHansard 29 April 1999MEAT INDUSTRY AMENDMENT STANDARD (No. 1) 1999Disallowance of Statutory InstrumentMrs LAVARCH (Kurwongbah—ALP) (9 p.m.): I rise to speak against the disallowance motion.What we have heard so ...
Speech byLINDA LAVARCHSTATE MEMBER FOR KURWONGBAHHansard 26 May 1999QUEENSLAND CANCER FUND; AUSTRALIA'S BIGGEST MORNING TEAMrs LAVARCH (Kurwongbah—ALP) (10.22 a.m.): Tomorrow morning, as the Leader of theOpposition tries to use question time to whip up a ...
Speech byLINDA LAVARCHSTATE MEMBER FOR KURWONGBAHHansard 26 May 1999CONVICTED CHILD SEX OFFENDERS; NOTIFICATION ORDERSMrs LAVARCH (Kurwongbah—ALP) (5.43 p.m.): I second the amendment moved by theAttorney-General and Minister for Justice, the Honourable Matt ...
Speech byLINDA LAVARCHSTATE MEMBER FOR KURWONGBAHHansard 20 July 1999JOINT STANDING COMMITTEE ON TREATIESMrs LAVARCH (Kurwongbah—ALP) (12 p.m.): On 24 and 25 June, the Joint StandingCommittee on Treaties, known as JSCOT, of the Commonwealth Parliament in ...
Speech byLINDA LAVARCHSTATE MEMBER FOR KURWONGBAHHansard 10 March 1999CHILD PROTECTION BILLMrs LAVARCH (Kurwongbah—ALP) (3.07 p.m.): In response to the previous speaker, themember for Western Downs, let me say that we are certainly not anti-family. We are not ...
Speech byLINDA LAVARCHSTATE MEMBER FOR KURWONGBAHHansard 11 March 1999DEPARTMENT OF MAIN ROADSMrs LAVARCH (Kurwongbah—ALP) (7.20 p.m.): Tonight I am going to go out on a limb andgive a bouquet to the Government department that everyone loves to hate: the ...
Speech byLINDA LAVARCHSTATE MEMBER FOR KURWONGBAHHansard 25 March 1999CYPRESS INDUSTRY, WESTERN QUEENSLANDMrs LAVARCH (Kurwongbah—ALP) (6.18 p.m.): It is with delight that I rise to second theamendment to the motion moved by the Honourable Minister for ...
Speech byLINDA LAVARCHSTATE MEMBER FOR KURWONGBAHHansard 14 April 1999HOME Assist/HOME Secure Scheme, Pine Rivers ShireMrs LAVARCH (Kurwongbah—ALP) (10.23 a.m.): Monday was a red-letter day for olderpersons in the Pine Rivers Shire. It was a day that has been ...
Speech byLINDA LAVARCHSTATE MEMBER FOR KURWONGBAHHansard 15 April 1999EMPLOYMENTMrs LAVARCH (Kurwongbah—ALP) (10.26 a.m.): I have reported previously to the House onhow the Pine Rivers area is benefiting from the Breaking the Unemployment Cycle program. ...
Speech byLINDA LAVARCHSTATE MEMBER FOR KURWONGBAHHansard 27 April 1999PROJECT HOPEMrs LAVARCH (Kurwongbah—ALP) (10.29 a.m.): Last Wednesday, Brisbane was witness tothe power of mothers' love—the power which overcame all political, cultural and language ...
Speech byLINDA LAVARCHSTATE MEMBER FOR KURWONGBAHHansard 9 March 1999HEALTH PORTFOLIOMrs LAVARCH (Kurwongbah—ALP) (6.30 p.m.): I am pleased to support the amendmentmoved by the Minister for Health. If members opposite truly cared about the health of ...
Speech byLINDA LAVARCHSTATE MEMBER FOR KURWONGBAHHansard 24 August 1999PINE RIVERS GRAFFITI CLEAN-UP DAYMrs LAVARCH (Kurwongbah) (10.20 a.m.): Graffiti is a blight on our community. There is someevidence to suggest that, where graffiti is allowed to the ...
Speech byLINDA LAVARCHSTATE MEMBER FOR KURWONGBAHHansard 26 October 1999REPUBLICMrs LAVARCH (Kurwongbah—ALP) (7.21 p.m.): A majority of Australians want to replace themonarchy because it is a meaningless symbol of values which no longer resonate with ...
Speech byLINDA LAVARCHSTATE MEMBER FOR KURWONGBAHHansard 27 October 1999APPROPRIATION BILLEstimates Committee BReportMrs LAVARCH (Kurwongbah—ALP) (3.26 p.m.): Before I speak to the report on EstimatesCommittee B, which examines the portfolios of the ...
Speech byLINDA LAVARCHSTATE MEMBER FOR KURWONGBAHHansard 27 October 1999PETRIE STATE SCHOOL 125TH ANNIVERSARYMrs LAVARCH (Kurwongbah—ALP) (11.14 p.m.): On Sunday, 24 October, I had the pleasureof attending the Petrie State School to join in the celebrations ...
Speech byLINDA LAVARCHSTATE MEMBER FOR KURWONGBAHHansard 28 October 1999REPUBLICMrs LAVARCH (Kurwongbah—ALP) (10.22 a.m.): In the lead-up to the Federation referendum100 years ago, Australians from all walks of life placed on public record why they would be ...
Speech byLINDA LAVARCHSTATE MEMBER FOR KURWONGBAHHansard 10 November 1999FAMILY SERVICES AMENDMENT BILLMrs LAVARCH (Kurwongbah—ALP) (4.40 p.m.) This Bill amends the Family Services Act 1987in relation to criminal history checks applicable to employees and ...
Speech byLINDA LAVARCHSTATE MEMBER FOR KURWONGBAHHansard 10 November 1999ELECTIVE SURGERY WAITING LISTSMrs LAVARCH (Kurwongbah—ALP) (6.39 p.m.): I rise to support the amendment moved by theMinister for Health. We on this side of the House welcome tonight's ...
Speech byLINDA LAVARCHSTATE MEMBER FOR KURWONGBAHHansard 12 November 1999HEALTH PRACTITIONER REGISTRATION BOARDS (ADMINISTRATION) BILLHEALTH PRACTITIONERS (PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS) BILLMrs LAVARCH (Kurwongbah—ALP) (3.27 p.m.): I rise to support both Bills ...
Speech byLINDA LAVARCHSTATE MEMBER FOR KURWONGBAHHansard 23 November 1999PRIVATE HEALTH FACILITIES BILLMrs LAVARCH (Kurwongbah—ALP) (10.18 p.m.): I am delighted to speak in support of this Bill.The Beattie Labor Government and the Minister for Health, the ...
Speech byLINDA LAVARCHSTATE MEMBER FOR KURWONGBAHHansard 23 November 1999TRAFFIC ACCIDENT, BALD HILLS; ROAD SAFETYMrs LAVARCH (Kurwongbah—ALP) (10.58 p.m.): Last Thursday morning a very tragic andunnecessary road accident occurred at Kluver Street, Bald ...
Speech byLINDA LAVARCHSTATE MEMBER FOR KURWONGBAHHansard 24 November 1999MR T. MCMURTRIEMrs LAVARCH (Kurwongbah—ALP) (10.21 a.m.): This morning I am delighted to informhonourable members of the remarkable achievements of a young 19 year old man with a big ...
Speech byLINDA LAVARCHSTATE MEMBER FOR KURWONGBAHHansard 24 November 1999PERSONS CONVICTED OF OFFENCES AGAINST CHILDRENMrs LAVARCH (Kurwongbah—ALP) (6.31 p.m.): I am delighted to rise to support the amendedmotion moved by the shadow Attorney-General, the ...
Speech byLINDA LAVARCHSTATE MEMBER FOR KURWONGBAHHansard 25 November 1999AUDIO VISUAL AND AUDIO LINKS AMENDMENT BILLMrs LAVARCH (Kurwongbah—ALP) (3.42 p.m.): When I first started practising law in the mid-1980s, word processors were a new technology and fax ...
Speech byLINDA LAVARCHSTATE MEMBER FOR KURWONGBAHHansard 30 November 1999PINE RIVERS SHIRE COUNCILMrs LAVARCH (Kurwongbah—ALP) (10.13 a.m.): I know elections bring with them a sillyseason, and the local government election scheduled for 25 March 2000 is no ...
Speech byLINDA LAVARCHSTATE MEMBER FOR KURWONGBAHHansard 1 December 1999PROSTITUTION BILLMrs LAVARCH (Kurwongbah—ALP) (12.30 p.m.): I rise today in support of this important Bill. Itis an important Bill because its passage will see a regulated industry with a ...
Speech byLINDY NELSON-CARRMEMBER FOR MUNDINGBURRAHansard 10 June 1999INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS BILLMs NELSON-CARR (Mundingburra—ALP) (3.49 p.m.): I rise to support thislegislation—legislation that addresses the needs of Queenslanders. This Government came into ...
Speech byLINDY NELSON-CARRMEMBER FOR MUNDINGBURRAHansard 24 August 1999GENETICALLY MODIFIED FOODSMs NELSON-CARR (Mundingburra—ALP) (7.05 p.m.): I rise tonight to speak about the globalmove towards genetically modified foods. I acknowledge at the outset that I ...
Speech byLINDY NELSON-CARRMEMBER FOR MUNDINGBURRAHansard 26 August 1999QUEENSLAND BUILDING SERVICES AUTHORITY AMENDMENT BILLMs NELSON-CARR (Mundingburra—ALP) (3.29 p.m.): What does the Queensland BuildingServices Authority Amendment Bill have for ...
Speech byLINDY NELSON-CARRMEMBER FOR MUNDINGBURRAHansard 15 September 1999OLDER WOMEN'S WELLNESS CENTRE, TOWNSVILLEMs NELSON-CARR (Mundingburra—ALP) (11.18 p.m.): At a recent women's forum inTownsville, 240 older women unanimously endorsed the proposal to ...
Speech byLINDY NELSON-CARRMEMBER FOR MUNDINGBURRAHansard 16 September 1999EAST TIMORMs NELSON-CARR (Mundingburra—ALP) (10.28 a.m.): In what is left of East Timor people areunder siege. With a population of 900,000, East Timor is largely rural and about 47% of ...
Speech byLINDY NELSON-CARRMEMBER FOR MUNDINGBURRAHansard 16 September 19991999 BUDGET SPEECHMs NELSON-CARR (Mundingburra—ALP) (3.30 p.m.): The Beattie Budget is yet another step inthe right direction to create a Smart State with a stable Government that ...
Speech byLINDA LAVARCHSTATE MEMBER FOR KURWONGBAHHansard 7 December 1999FORESTRY AMENDMENT BILLMrs LAVARCH (Kurwongbah—ALP) (9.13 p.m.): Enough is enough. We have listened to hoursof scaremongering from the other side and now it is time to put some sanity ...
Speech byLINDA LAVARCHSTATE MEMBER FOR KURWONGBAHHansard 9 December 1999PROPERTY LAW AMENDMENT BILLMrs LAVARCH (Kurwongbah—ALP) (9.57 p.m.): I commend the member for Caloundra and themember for Indooroopilly for supporting the Property Law Amendment Bill. As ...
Speech byLINDY NELSON-CARRMEMBER FOR MUNDINGBURRAHansard 3 March 1999HEAD LICE IN SCHOOLS; MEMBER FOR FITZROYMs NELSON-CARR (Mundingburra—ALP) (11.05 p.m.): There is an insidious plague sweepingthrough the regions—a plague impervious to the usual remedies, a ...
Speech byLINDY NELSON-CARRMEMBER FOR MUNDINGBURRAHansard 28 April 1999PARLIAMENTARY MEMBERS (OFFICE OF PROFIT) AMENDMENT BILL Ms NELSON-CARR (Mundingburra—ALP) (12.34 p.m.): As honourable members would knowand appreciate, this Bill intends to clarify the law ...
Speech byLINDY NELSON-CARRMEMBER FOR MUNDINGBURRAHansard 29 April 1999COMMUNITY CABINET, TOWNSVILLE ELECTORATEMs NELSON-CARR (Mundingburra—ALP) (10.27 a.m.): Last week in Townsville the communitygreeted our Government in style. In this House we have talked ...
Speech byLINDY NELSON-CARRMEMBER FOR MUNDINGBURRAHansard 8 June 1999NELLY BAY DEVELOPMENT, MAGNETIC ISLANDMs NELSON-CARR (Mundingburra—ALP) (6.45 p.m.): I rise to support the motion and welcomethe opportunity to put the views of the considerable number of my ...
Speech byLINDY NELSON-CARRMEMBER FOR MUNDINGBURRAHansard 8 June 1999AITKENVALE PRIMARY SCHOOLMs NELSON-CARR (Mundingburra—ALP) (11.55 p.m.): I was honoured to be able to attend the75th anniversary of the Aitkenvale Primary School held last week. First-day ...
Speech byLINDY NELSON-CARRMEMBER FOR MUNDINGBURRAHansard 9 June 1999HEAD LICEMs NELSON-CARR (Mundingburra—ALP) (10.26 a.m.): Some months ago I told this House ofan insidious plague that was sweeping through our regions. It was the plague that continues to ...
Speech byLINDY NELSON-CARRMEMBER FOR MUNDINGBURRAHansard 9 June 1999WEAPONS AMENDMENT BILLMs NELSON-CARR (Mundingburra—ALP) (9.34 p.m.): On the third anniversary of the PortArthur massacre we were confronted by an extreme Right Wing political attempt to relax ...
Speech byLINDY NELSON-CARRMEMBER FOR MUNDINGBURRAHansard 23 March 1999GREAT SOUTH PACIFIC EXPRESSMs NELSON-CARR (Mundingburra—ALP) (10.18 a.m.): Last Friday, Townsville was the venuefor a celebration of a different kind. The construction and completion of the ...
Speech byLINDY NELSON-CARRMEMBER FOR MUNDINGBURRAHansard 24 March 1999SUN METALS DISPUTE; GORDONSTONE MINE DISPUTEMs NELSON-CARR (Mundingburra—ALP) (6.50 p.m.): I rise in support of the StateGovernment's moves to resolve the disputes at the Sun Metals and ...
Speech byLINDY NELSON-CARRMEMBER FOR MUNDINGBURRAHansard 14 April 1999TAXI SUBSIDIES Ms NELSON-CARR (Mundingburra—ALP) (10.15 a.m.): The Beattie Government'sannouncement last week of an increase in the number of people eligible for taxi subsidies inQueensland ...
Speech byLINDY NELSON-CARRMEMBER FOR MUNDINGBURRAHansard 14 April 1999BREAST SCREENING Ms NELSON-CARR (Mundingburra—ALP) (11.22 p.m.): Over the weekend the QueenslandHealth mobile breast screening unit for north Queensland was attacked by vandals whilst ...
Speech byLINDY NELSON-CARRMEMBER FOR MUNDINGBURRAHansard 15 April 1999WORKCOVER QUEENSLAND AMENDMENT BILL Ms NELSON-CARR (Mundingburra—ALP) (5.41 p.m.): I rise to support the WorkCoverQueensland Amendment Bill. This Bill is a reform package aimed at restoring ...
Speech byMr D. BRISKEYMEMBER FOR CLEVELANDHansard 30 July 1998MOTION OF CONFIDENCEMr BRISKEY (Cleveland—ALP) (3.43 p.m.): I rise to second the amendment moved bythe honourable member for Cook. I will speak briefly about this most significant day in the ...
Speech byMr D. BRISKEYMEMBER FOR CLEVELANDHansard 5 August 1998MR J. AUTONMr BRISKEY (Cleveland—ALP) (10.19 a.m.): I rise to speak about a young man with abig future. Jason Auton of Cleveland was recently named Young Retail Executive of the Year. Ifirst met ...
Speech byMr D. BRISKEYMEMBER FOR CLEVELANDHansard 5 August 1998STRADBROKE FERRIESMr BRISKEY (Cleveland—ALP) (7.27 p.m.): Before I raise the matter that I wish to speakabout tonight, I advise the member for Caboolture and all other One Nation Party members ...
Speech byMr D. BRISKEYMEMBER FOR CLEVELANDHansard 6 August 1998ADDRESS IN REPLYMr BRISKEY (Cleveland—ALP) (2.43 p.m.): The State election on 13 June identifiedcrucial issues for all Queenslanders. Those are the issues that affect their daily lives, ...
Speech byMr D. BRISKEYMEMBER FOR CLEVELANDHansard 16 September 1998CLEVELAND AMBULANCE STATIONMr BRISKEY (Cleveland—ALP) (10.28 a.m.): Recently I had the great pleasure ofwelcoming the Minister for Emergency Services, the Honourable Merri Rose, to my ...
Speech byMr D. BRISKEYMEMBER FOR CLEVELANDHansard 21 October 1998MORETON BAY WATER TAXIS; MANSFIELD ALP BRANCHMr BRISKEY (Cleveland—ALP) (7.23 p.m.): The Beattie Government's first Budgetcontained funding for a small but by no means insignificant transport ...
Speech byMr D. BRISKEYMEMBER FOR CLEVELANDHansard 10 November 1998UNEMPLOYMENTMr BRISKEY (Cleveland—ALP) (11.56 a.m.): I rise today to speak on the most seriouseconomic and social issue facing the nation and the State: unemployment. Creating long-termand ...
Speech byMr D. BRISKEYMEMBER FOR CLEVELANDHansard 10 November 1998NATIVE TITLE (QUEENSLAND) STATE PROVISIONS AMENDMENT BILL (No. 2)Mr BRISKEY (Cleveland—ALP) (8.40 p.m.): I rise to support the Bill, which demonstratesthat only Labor Governments have the ...
Speech byMr D. BRISKEYMEMBER FOR CLEVELANDHansard 11 November 1998ARMISTICE DAYMr BRISKEY (Cleveland—ALP) (10.20 a.m.): I wish to say a few words to mark this day,the 80th anniversary of Armistice Day. I also wish that the House was not sitting today so that ...
Speech byMr D. BRISKEYMEMBER FOR CLEVELANDHansard 11 November 1998GAMING MACHINE TURNOVERMr BRISKEY (Cleveland—ALP) (11 p.m.): There has been much distortion andmisinformation surrounding recently released gaming machine turnover figures in Queensland.Funnily ...
Speech byMr D. BRISKEYMEMBER FOR CLEVELANDHansard 17 September 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILLAPPROPRIATION BILLMr BRISKEY (Cleveland—ALP) (5.46 p.m.): Mr Speaker—Ms Bligh: It is a hard act to follow.Mr BRISKEY: It certainly is. I ask the honourable ...
Speech byMr D. BRISKEYMEMBER FOR CLEVELANDHansard 20 October 1998DISABILITY SERVICES; MISS LIONS COMPETITIONMr BRISKEY (Cleveland—ALP) (10.21 a.m.): The Beattie Government's $30m a yearincrease in funding for disability services is no token increase or minor ...
Speech byMr D. BRISKEYMEMBER FOR CLEVELANDHansard 21 October 1998CLEVELAND MEALS ON WHEELS ASSOCIATIONMr BRISKEY (Cleveland—ALP) (10.02 a.m.): Today I rise to pay tribute to the volunteersand management committee of the Cleveland Meals on Wheels Association. ...
Speech byMr D. BRISKEYMEMBER FOR CLEVELANDHansard 21 October 1998UNEMPLOYMENTMr BRISKEY (Cleveland—ALP) (6.52 p.m.): I am pleased to speak in support of theamended motion and to place on the record my support for the programs this Government hasinitiated to ...
Speech byMr BRUCE LAMINGMEMBER FOR MOOLOOLAHHansard 25 August 1998YOUTH SUICIDEMr LAMING (Mooloolah—LP) (12.25 p.m.): When we reflect on the fact that in 1995 inQueensland 396 males died by suicide compared with 317 deaths due to motor vehicle accidents, ...
Speech byMr BRUCE LAMINGMEMBER FOR MOOLOOLAHHansard 27 August 1998WORKPLACE RELATIONS AMENDMENT BILL Mr LAMING (Mooloolah—LP) (11.21 p.m.): I decided to speak on this Bill only late thisafternoon after listening to several Government and Opposition members ...
Speech byMr BRUCE LAMINGMEMBER FOR MOOLOOLAHHansard 17 September 1998E. J. FOOTE MEMORIAL PARKMr LAMING (Mooloolah—LP) (10.27 a.m.): Last Sunday I was given the honour and theprivilege of launching the book The Foote Sanctuary, by Tamsin O'Connor. It ...
Speech byMr BRUCE LAMINGMEMBER FOR MOOLOOLAHHansard 18 September 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILLAPPROPRIATION BILLMr LAMING (Mooloolah—LP) (2.38 p.m.): One of the difficulties encountered in speaking indebates such as that on the Budget, particularly when ...
Speech byMr BRUCE LAMINGMEMBER FOR MOOLOOLAHHansard 4 August 1998AMENDMENT TO STANDING ORDERSMr LAMING (Mooloolah—LP) (10.17 a.m.): The question before the House is whether or not toalter Standing Order 123A. Firstly, I must ask: what is the problem? I ...
Speech byMr BRUCE LAMINGMEMBER FOR MOOLOOLAHHansard 6 August 1998RECYCLING TECHNOLOGY INTERNATIONAL SITE FIRE, TANAWHAMr LAMING (Mooloolah—LP) (10.16 a.m.): Early last Saturday morning there was a devastatingfire at the Recycling Technology International site ...
Speech byMr BRUCE LAMINGMEMBER FOR MOOLOOLAHHansard 6 August 1998PRIVATE MEMBERS' BILLSMr LAMING (Mooloolah—LP) (6.45 p.m.): This debate tonight should be about the value ofprivate members' Bills and allocating adequate time to debate them. Why should we have ...
Speech byMr BRUCE LAMINGMEMBER FOR MOOLOOLAHHansard 30 July 1998MOTION OF CONFIDENCEMr LAMING (Mooloolah—LP) (1.10 a.m.): Firstly, Mr Speaker, I join other members incongratulating you on being elected as Speaker. It is a very important position, and I am ...
Speech byMr BRUCE LAMINGMEMBER FOR MOOLOOLAHHansard 21 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee AReport No. 1Mr LAMING (Mooloolah—LP) (12.19 p.m.): I wish to address the report of Estimates ...
Speech byMr BRUCE LAMINGMEMBER FOR MOOLOOLAHHansard 21 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee CReportMr LAMING (Mooloolah—LP) (4.59 p.m.): As the Government's budget for Public Works ...
Speech byMr BRUCE LAMINGMEMBER FOR MOOLOOLAHHansard 22 October 1998GATTON-GYMPIE ALLGAS PIPELINEMr LAMING (Mooloolah—LP) (7.09 p.m.): I rise this evening to make a few remarks on behalf ofconstituents in the electorate of Mooloolah in relation to the ...
Speech byMr BRUCE LAMINGMEMBER FOR MOOLOOLAHHansard 12 November 1998QUEENSLAND HEALTHMr LAMING (Mooloolah—LP) (6.49 p.m.): The coalition addressed the health challenge bydelivering sound budgets to dramatically increase capital works funding. Not only was the ...
Speech byMr BRUCE LAMINGMEMBER FOR MOOLOOLAHHansard 18 November 1998TRANSPORT LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL (No. 2)Mr LAMING (Mooloolah—LP) (2.58 p.m.): Just over six years ago, in my very first speech in thisChamber, I spoke of a vision that I shared with some ...
Speech byMr BRUCE LAMINGMEMBER FOR MOOLOOLAHHansard 18 November 1998UNIVERSITY OF THE SUNSHINE COAST BILLMr LAMING (Mooloolah—LP) (11.12 p.m.): This is an important day, not just for the University ofthe Sunshine Coast but also for the Sunshine Coast as a ...
Speech byMr BRUCE LAMINGMEMBER FOR MOOLOOLAHHansard 19 November 1998SUNSHINE COAST COMMUNITY POLICING PROGRAMMr LAMING (Mooloolah—LP) (8.43 p.m.): Early last month, I wrote to the Minister for Police andCorrective Services on behalf of the Sunshine Coast ...
Speech byMr BRUCE LAMINGMEMBER FOR MOOLOOLAHHansard 30 July 1998MOTION OF CONDOLENCETsunami Disaster, Papua New GuineaMr LAMING (Mooloolah—LP) (10.27 a.m.): As a former patrol officer in Papua New Guinea inthe 1970s, I would like to take the opportunity of ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 10 November 1998NATIVE TITLE (QUEENSLAND) STATE PROVISIONS AMENDMENT BILL (No. 2)Mr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (5.49 p.m.): In rising to speak to this Bill, I would like to referto a major issue, and ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 10 November 1998AGE DISCRIMINATION; ESTIMATES COMMITTEES; LIQUOR LICENCESMr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (11.46 p.m.): I rise to address some of the offensive andoutrageous claims made in this House on ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 12 November 1998JUVENILE JUSTICE LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (11.30 am): On behalf of the Opposition, I rise to opposethe legislation that the Minister has introduced into ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 17 November 1998BRISBANE RIVERMr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (12.22 p.m.): I rise to speak about issues relating to theBrisbane River. The former Borbidge/Sheldon National/Liberal coalition Government ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 17 November 1998COMMISSIONS OF INQUIRY (FORDE INQUIRY—EVIDENCE) REGULATION 1998Disallowance of Statutory InstrumentMr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (12.30 p.m.): I move—"That the Commissions of Inquiry ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 20 October 1998UNEMPLOYMENTMr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (12.28 p.m.) In the few minutes remaining, I rise tocomment on the current unemployment situation in this State. It is rather ironic that after ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 20 October 1998BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY (PORTABLE LONG SERVICE LEAVE) AMENDMENTBILLMr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (5.57 p.m.): I rise to speak to this very important piece oflegislation, the ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 21 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee AReport No. 1Mr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (11.47 a.m.): In rising to speak to the ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 21 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee BReportMr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (3.57 p.m.): In rising to speak to this Estimates ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 21 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee DReportMr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (5.50 p.m.): In rising to speak to this Estimates ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 22 October 1998BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY (PORTABLE LONG SERVICE LEAVE) AMENDMENTBILLMr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (5.12 p.m.), continuing: I rise to continue the debate on thispiece of ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 18 November 1998MINISTER FOR EDUCATIONMr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (6.08 p.m.): I second the motion. My support for this motionreflects the growing concern in our schools and the wider community ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 18 November 1998SUPREME COURT OF QUEENSLAND ACT AND ANOTHER ACT AMENDMENT BILLMr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (10.26 p.m.): I am pleased that the current Government iscontinuing with the reform of both ...
Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 4 August 1998ADDRESS IN REPLYMs BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (3.07 p.m.): I am pleased, proud and, most of all, privileged to speakfor the first time in this House as the member for Cairns. I extend my congratulations to ...
Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 6 August 1998LOTE PROGRAM Ms BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (7.17 p.m.): Mr Deputy Speaker, if you are one of the members ofthis House who worries about the youth of today, if you are one of those who argues ...
Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 17 September 1998PUBLIC SERVICE Ms BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (10.28 a.m.): I rise to speak not so much about the powerful orinfluential individuals who sometimes seek to meet with local members, but instead about ...
Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 17 September 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILLAPPROPRIATION BILLMs BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (3.05 p.m.): In rising to speak in this debate I shall highlight some ofthe aspects of the Budget that will be particularly ...
Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 20 October 1998BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY (PORTABLE LONG SERVICE LEAVE) AMENDMENTBILLMs BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (4.04 p.m.): I rise to speak in support of the proposed changes to theBuilding and Construction ...
Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 12 November 1998HEALTH AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMs BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (5.39 p.m.): I am pleased to speak on several aspects of this Bill. Inote that I follow the honourable member for Caloundra, who ...
Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 12 November 1998QUEENSLAND HEALTHMs BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (6.39 p.m.): It is important to me to take the opportunity to speak tothis motion and, in doing so, to go back a little bit further than the immediate ...
Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 17 November 1998CAIRNS MUSEUMMs BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (12.12 p.m.): I would like to inform the House of some good news forCairns. The board of the Queensland Museum has called for applications for a museum ...
Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 17 November 1998TRAINING FOR MATURE-AGE WORKERSMs BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (6.30 p.m.): In this debate, it is crucial to point out how out of stepwith the rest of Australia Queensland has been under the previous ...
Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 22 October 1998SCHOOL UNIFORMSMs BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (10.17 a.m.): I bring to the attention of the House the Ombudsman'sdecision that principals are acting unlawfully by making students wear uniforms. This ...
Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 10 November 1998NATIVE TITLE (QUEENSLAND) STATE PROVISIONS AMENDMENT BILL (No. 2)Ms BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (9.13 p.m.): It is a special privilege for me to be a member of theBeattie Government introducing this native ...
Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 10 November 1998NORTH QUEENSLAND CLINICAL SCHOOLMs BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (11.40 p.m.): I rise tonight to talk about some representations that Ihave received in Cairns from several doctors about an issue which, as it ...
Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 11 November 1998CENTRELINKMs BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (10.28 a.m.): I want to draw to the attention of this House the furtherdreadful disincentive imposed upon unemployed people in this State by the Howard ...
Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 12 November 1998HEALTH PRACTITIONERS (SPECIAL EVENTS EXEMPTION) BILLMs BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (4.29 p.m.): I am pleased to speak in support of this Bill for fairlyobviously reasons. This Bill is not one that stretches ...
Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 26 August 1998DRUG ADDICTIONMs BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (10.19 a.m.): Concerns about young people and drug abuse arereported almost daily in the media. I welcome the decision of the Premier and his Ministers to act ...
Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 27 August 1998WORKPLACE RELATIONS AMENDMENT BILLMs BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (12.42 p.m.): When the coalition Government pushed Queenslandworkplace agreements on the industrial community in March last year, it promised ...
Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 16 September 1998PUBLIC SECTOR MANAGERS, CAIRNS ELECTORATEMs BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (10.24 a.m.): In recent years it has been the fashion to revere privatesector management skills and practices—a fashion engendered by ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 17 September 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILLAPPROPRIATION BILLMr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (8.37 p.m.): As other members of the Opposition havestated, this Budget brought down by the minority ...
Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 21 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee AReport No. 2Ms BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (12.40 p.m.): I compliment the staff who provided support ...
Speech byHOWARD HOBBSMEMBER FOR WARREGOHansard 5 August 1998SPORTING SHOOTERS Mr HOBBS (Warrego—NPA) (6.11 p.m.): It is my pleasure to second the motion moved by themember for Keppel. I ask the Government to get on with the job that we started, that is, to ...
Speech byHOWARD HOBBSMEMBER FOR WARREGOHansard 6 August 1998MITCHELL COURTHOUSE Mr HOBBS (Warrego—NPA) (7.21 p.m.): It is with regret that I rise to advise the House that theLabor Government is back to cutting services in the bush. I thought that the ...
Speech byHOWARD HOBBSMEMBER FOR WARREGOHansard 25 & 26 August 1998NATIVE TITLE (QUEENSLAND) STATE PROVISIONS BILLMr HOBBS (Warrego—NPA) (5.46 p.m.): It is a pleasure to speak on the Native Title(Queensland) State Provisions Bill. I have been involved with ...
Speech byHOWARD HOBBSMEMBER FOR WARREGOHansard 26 August 1998INTEGRATED PLANNING AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr HOBBS (Warrego—NPA) (2.30 p.m.): The Integrated Planning Act was enacted last yearand changed the way planning and development is ...
Speech byHOWARD HOBBSMEMBER FOR WARREGOHansard 26 August 1998WORKPLACE RELATIONS AMENDMENT BILLMr HOBBS (Warrego—NPA) (4.53 p.m.): Labor's Workplace Relations Amendment Bill will turnback the clock on industrial relations in Queensland for no valid reason. ...
Speech byHOWARD HOBBSMEMBER FOR WARREGOHansard 27 August 1998WHARPS PASTORAL HOLDING; MAHOGANY GLIDER HABITATMr HOBBS (Warrego—NPA) (2.15 a.m.): I refer to Minister Welford's ill-informed accusation ofinterference by me and other former Ministers in the ...
Speech byHOWARD HOBBSMEMBER FOR WARREGOHansard 18 September 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILLAPPROPRIATION BILLMr HOBBS (Warrego—NPA) (11.32 a.m.): This Budget is the coalition's Budget which has beencut and pasted and refashioned to fit Labor's agenda. ...
Speech byHOWARD HOBBSMEMBER FOR WARREGOHansard 22 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee GReportMr HOBBS (Warrego—NPA) (4.55 p.m.): Firstly, I want to say that the committee worked ...
Speech byHOWARD HOBBSMEMBER FOR WARREGOHansard 10 November 1998NATIVE TITLE (QUEENSLAND) STATE PROVISIONS AMENDMENT BILL (No. 2)Mr HOBBS (Warrego—NPA) (8.54 p.m.): Earlier in this debate we heard the member forArcherfield speaking about dignity and economic ...
Speech byHOWARD HOBBSMEMBER FOR WARREGOHansard 12 November 1998DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES, REGIONAL BOUNDARIESMr HOBBS (Warrego—NPA) (7.26 p.m.): I rise to speak about the cutback in Governmentservices occurring in western Queensland. The Department of ...
Speech byHon. HENRY PALASZCZUKMEMBER FOR INALAHansard 22 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee DReportHon. H. PALASZCZUK (Inala—ALP) (Minister for Primary Industries) (11.53 a.m.): I would ...
Speech byHon. HENRY PALASZCZUKMEMBER FOR INALAHansard 10 November 1998DAIRY INDUSTRY AMENDMENT BILLHon. H. PALASZCZUK (Inala—ALP) (Minister for Primary Industries) (2.48 p.m.): I move—"That the Bill be now read a second time."The purpose of this Bill is to ...
Speech byHon. HENRY PALASZCZUKMEMBER FOR INALAHansard 10 November 1998PRIMARY INDUSTRIES LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLPALAHon. H. PALASZCZUK (Inala—ALP) (Minister for Primary Industries) (3.01 p.m.): I move—"That the Bill be now read a second time."This Bill ...
Speech byHARRY BLACKMEMBER FOR WHITSUNDAYHansard 17 November 1998TRAINING FOR MATURE-AGE WORKERSMr BLACK (Whitsunday—ONP) (6.35 p.m.): I must point out One Nation's policy in relation toemployment. We seek to and have always sought to introduce a very ...
Speech byHARRY BLACKMEMBER FOR WHITSUNDAYHansard 18 November 1998QUEENSLAND BUILDING SERVICES AUTHORITY AMENDMENT BILLMr BLACK (Whitsunday—ONP) (10.20 a.m.): I move—"That the Bill be now read a second time."Security of payment in the building industry has ...
Speech byHon. HENRY PALASZCZUKMEMBER FOR INALAHansard 5 August 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTSugarcane SmutHon. H. PALASZCZUK (Inala—ALP) (Minister for Primary Industries) (10.02 a.m.), by leave: TheAustralian sugar industry has been on red alert ever since the ...
Speech byHon. HENRY PALASZCZUKMEMBER FOR INALAHansard 16 September 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTPrimary IndustriesHon. H. PALASZCZUK (Inala—ALP) (Minister for Primary Industries) (9.52 a.m.), by leave: I ama firm believer in the need for truth in labelling. It is ...
Speech byHon. HENRY PALASZCZUKMEMBER FOR INALAHansard 20 October 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTFood SafetyHon. H. PALASZCZUK (Inala—ALP) (Minister for Primary Industries) (10 a.m.), by leave: There isno more fundamental issue for primary producers around the world ...
Speech byHon. HENRY PALASZCZUKMEMBER FOR INALAHansard 11 November 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTPork IndustryHon. H. PALASZCZUK (Inala—ALP) (Minister for Primary Industries) (10 a.m.), by leave: Friday,13 November, is already known as black Friday. But I fear that ...
Speech byHon. HENRY PALASZCZUKMEMBER FOR INALAHansard 17 November 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTMr K. LawsonHon. H. PALASZCZUK (Inala—ALP) (Minister for Primary Industries) (10.10 a.m.), by leave: It iswith great sadness that I inform the House today of the ...
Speech byHon. HENRY PALASZCZUKMEMBER FOR INALAHansard 18 November 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTPrime Note CD-ROMsHon. H. PALASZCZUK (Inala—ALP) (Minister for Primary Industries) (10.04 a.m.), by leave: Inthe spirit of the rapidly approaching festive season, I ...
Speech byHon. HENRY PALASZCZUKMEMBER FOR INALAHansard 19 November 1998DAIRY INDUSTRY AMENDMENT BILLHon. H. PALASZCZUK (Inala—ALP) (Minister for Primary Industries) (3.43 p.m.), in reply: I thankall honourable members for their contributions today. It is a ...
Speech byHOWARD HOBBSMEMBER FOR WARREGOHansard 30 July 1998MOTION OF CONFIDENCE Mr HOBBS (Warrego—NPA) (9.19 p.m.): The Beattie Government is looking for a vote ofconfidence. Before any such decision is made, all honourable members need to examine the ...
Speech byHon. HENRY PALASZCZUKMEMBER FOR INALAHansard 19 November 1998PRIMARY INDUSTRIES LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Hon. H. PALASZCZUK (Inala—ALP) (Minister for Primary Industries) (5.15 p.m.), in reply: Icommend the Primary Industries Legislation Amendment ...
Speech byHon. HENRY PALASZCZUKMEMBER FOR INALAHansard 19 November 1998TARIFF PROTECTION, SUGAR INDUSTRY Hon. H. PALASZCZUK (Inala—ALP) (Minister for Primary Industries) (6.10 p.m.): I move thefollowing amendment to the motion of the honourable member for ...
Speech byHon. HENRY PALASZCZUKMEMBER FOR INALAHansard 22 October 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTPrimary Producers; Supply ChainsHon. H. PALASZCZUK (Inala—ALP) (Minister for Primary Industries) (10 a.m.), by leave: Primaryproducers are facing a revolution in the way ...
Speech byHARRY BLACKMEMBER FOR WHITSUNDAYHansard 10 November 1998NATIVE TITLE (QUEENSLAND) STATE PROVISIONS AMENDMENT BILL (No. 2)Mr BLACK (Whitsunday—ONP) (11.02 p.m.): Native title is an issue of paramount importance toAustralia today. This issue has ...
Speech byMr ALLAN GRICE, OAMMEMBER FOR BROADWATERHansard 6 August 1998ADDRESS IN REPLYMr GRICE (Broadwater—NPA) (3.38 p.m.): Unlike the previous speaker, I will not be dumping allover One Nation or any other particular group. I would like to say a few things ...
Speech byMr ALLAN GRICE, OAMMEMBER FOR BROADWATERHansard 27 August 1998WORKPLACE RELATIONS AMENDMENT BILLMr GRICE (Broadwater—NPA) (10.01 p.m.): Tonight I wish to speak against the Government'sattempt to abolish Queensland workplace agreements. The amendments ...
Speech byMr ALLAN GRICE, OAMMEMBER FOR BROADWATERHansard 16 September 1998PERSONAL EXPLANATIONAnti-drug Initiative; Schoolies WeekMr GRICE (Broadwater—NPA) (10.05 a.m.), by leave: Yesterday the Minister for Police andCorrective Services made outrageous ...
Speech byMr ALLAN GRICE, OAMMEMBER FOR BROADWATERHansard 18 September 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILLAPPROPRIATION BILLMr GRICE (Broadwater—NPA) (12.20 p.m.): Mr Deputy Speaker, may I say that it is good to seeyou sitting in your position, as our system ...
Speech byMr ALLAN GRICE, OAMMEMBER FOR BROADWATERHansard 21 October 1998MINISTER FOR MINES AND ENERGY; MINISTER FOR POLICE AND CORRECTIVE SERVICESMr GRICE (Broadwater—NPA) (10.12 a.m.): There are very few people who should be held inhigher regard in our ...
Speech byMr ALLAN GRICE, OAMMEMBER FOR BROADWATERHansard 21 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee BReportMr GRICE (Broadwater—NPA) (4.08 p.m.) First of all, I thank the committee members. ...
Speech byMr ALLAN GRICE, OAMMEMBER FOR BROADWATERHansard 12 November 1998SCHOOLIES WEEKMr GRICE (Broadwater—NPA) (10.25 a.m.): I wish to congratulate the Gold Coast Bulletin on awonderful initiative on the eve of Schoolies Week on the Gold Coast, titled How ...
Speech byMr ALLAN GRICE, OAMMEMBER FOR BROADWATERHansard 17 November 1998MR F. CLAIR; CRIMINAL JUSTICE COMMISSIONMr GRICE (Broadwater—NPA) (11.30 a.m.): The passing of the Clair regime at the CriminalJustice Commission will not be mourned by anybody apart ...
Speech byMr ALLAN GRICE, OAMMEMBER FOR BROADWATERHansard 17 November 1998DRUGS Mr GRICE (Broadwater—NPA) (7.18 p.m.): I have spoken in this House previously about thescourge that is drugs, in particular on the Gold Coast but also throughout this State and ...
Speech byHon. ANNA BLIGHMEMBER FOR SOUTH BRISBANEHansard 4 August 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTChild AbuseHon. A. M. BLIGH (South Brisbane—ALP) (Minister for Families, Youth and Community Careand Minister for Disability Services) (9.47 a.m.), by leave: I earlier ...
Speech byHon. ANNA BLIGHMEMBER FOR SOUTH BRISBANEHansard 6 August 1998JUVENILE JUSTICE LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLHon. A. M. BLIGH (South Brisbane—ALP) (Minister for Families, Youth and Community Careand Minister for Disability Services) (12.46 p.m.): I ...
Speech byHon. ANNA BLIGHMEMBER FOR SOUTH BRISBANEHansard 27 August 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENT Forde Inquiry; Mr H. HeilpernHon. A. M. BLIGH (South Brisbane—ALP) (Minister for Families, Youth and Community Careand Minister for Disability Services) (10 a.m.), by ...
Speech byHon. ANNA BLIGHMEMBER FOR SOUTH BRISBANEHansard 27 August 1998ADOPTION OF CHILDREN (HAGUE CONVENTION OF INTERCOUNTRY ADOPTION) AMENDMENTBILLHon. A. M. BLIGH (South Brisbane—ALP) (Minister for Families, Youth and Community Careand Minister for ...
Speech byHon. ANNA BLIGHMEMBER FOR SOUTH BRISBANEHansard 27 August 1998FORDE INQUIRY; MR H. HEILPERNHon. A. M. BLIGH (South Brisbane—ALP) (Minister for Families, Youth and Community Careand Minister for Disability Services) (6.15 p.m.): As I said earlier ...
Speech byHon. ANNA BLIGHMEMBER FOR SOUTH BRISBANEHansard 15 September 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTCootharinga Society of North Queensland Hon. A. M. BLIGH (South Brisbane—ALP) (Minister for Families, Youth and Community Careand Minister for Disability Services) ...
Speech byHon. ANNA BLIGHMEMBER FOR SOUTH BRISBANEHansard 22 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee DReport Hon. A. M. BLIGH (South Brisbane—ALP) (Minister for Families, Youth and Community ...
Speech byMr ALLAN GRICE, OAMMEMBER FOR BROADWATERHansard 30 July 1998MOTION OF CONFIDENCEMr GRICE (Broadwater—NPA) (7.43 p.m.): Mr Speaker, firstly, I would like to add to my personalcongratulations on your nomination by doing so publicly in the House. ...
Speech byMr ALLAN GRICE, OAMMEMBER FOR BROADWATERHansard 10 November 1998NATIVE TITLE (QUEENSLAND) STATE PROVISIONS AMENDMENT BILL (No. 2)Mr GRICE (Broadwater—NPA) (10.12 p.m.): This Bill is another missed opportunity, anotherbureaucratic impediment that the ...
Speech byHon. ANNA BLIGHMEMBER FOR SOUTH BRISBANEHansard 25 August 1998MEMBERS FOR KEDRON, BUNDAMBA, IPSWICH, CHATSWORTH AND MURRUMBA Hon. A. M. BLIGH (South Brisbane—ALP) (Minister for Families, Youth and Community Careand Minister for Disability Services) ...
Speech byMr ALLAN GRICE, OAMMEMBER FOR BROADWATERHansard 4 August 1998CRIMINAL JUSTICE COMMISSIONMr GRICE (Broadwater—NPA) (11.49 a.m.): I cannot help but endorse the comments made bythe previous speaker. I have said numerous times in the press that the very, ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 27 August 1998WORKPLACE RELATIONS AMENDMENT BILLMr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (12.22 p.m.): The speech by the member for Townsville wasan indication of how little comment the Labor Party has to make ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 27 August 1998FORDE INQUIRY; MR H. HEILPERNMr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (6 p.m.): I move—"That this House, whilst affirming its confidence in Mrs Leneen Forde as Commissionerof the Inquiry into ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 27 August 1998PRIVATE MEMBERS' BILLSMr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (1.32 a.m.): I move the following amendment—"At line 2, omit 'ninety days', insert 'sixty days'.Second sentence, omit, insert—'The ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 16 September 1998PUBLIC SERVICE AMENDMENT BILLMr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (3.40 p.m.): I rise in relation to the Public ServiceAmendment Bill because it concerns another broken Labor promise. This ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 16 September 1998RESTAURANT LICENCE, INDOOROOPILLY SHOPPINGTOWNMr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (9.47 p.m.): I rise in this Adjournment debate to raise thevery serious issue of an application for a ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 21 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee AReport No. 2Dr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (Leader of the Liberal Party) (12.45 p.m.): I begin by ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 21 October 1998UNEMPLOYMENTDr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (Leader of the Liberal Party) (6.03 p.m.): I move—"That this House notes the deteriorating job situation in Queensland and the failure ofthis Government to ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 10 November 1998NATIVE TITLE (QUEENSLAND) STATE PROVISIONS AMENDMENT BILL (No. 2)Dr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (Leader of the Liberal Party) (4.09 p.m.): I rise to speak to the NativeTitle (Queensland) State ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 10 November 1998PRIVATISATION OF TABDr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (Leader of the Liberal Party) (6.35 p.m.): It gives me pleasure toenter this debate. I think we should understand one thing quite clearly. The ...
Speech byHon. D. WELLSMEMBER FOR MURRUMBAHansard 17 November 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTCommon Youth AllowanceHon. D. M. WELLS (Murrumba—ALP) (Minister for Education) (10.05 a.m.), by leave: Theeducation system will shortly need to adapt to a new and severe ...
Speech byHon. D. WELLSMEMBER FOR MURRUMBAHansard 18 November 1998MINISTER FOR EDUCATIONHon. D. M. WELLS (Murrumba—ALP) (Minister for Education) (6.39 p.m.): I move the followingamendment—"Delete all words in Mr Nelson's amendment and insert the ...
Speech byHon. D. WELLSMEMBER FOR MURRUMBAHansard 18 November 1998UNIVERSITY OF THE SUNSHINE COAST BILLHon. D. M. WELLS (Murrumba—ALP) (Minister for Education) (11.31 a.m.), in reply: I thankhonourable members for their very thorough coverage of the issues ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 30 July 1998MOTION OF CONFIDENCEMr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (2.21 a.m.): At the outset, Mr Speaker, I congratulate youon your election to that high office. In debating this confidence motion, this ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 30 July 1998AMENDMENT TO STANDING ORDERSMr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (9.54 a.m.): The Opposition opposes this proposedamendment because we believe that the current Standing Order 123A is appropriate. ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 4 August 1998WORKERS COMPENSATIONMr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (6.48 p.m.): There is no such thing as a free lunch. It isalways years before cost blow-outs are recognised. That is what will again ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 5 August 1998ADDRESS IN REPLYMr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (12.10 p.m.): Mr Deputy Speaker, I congratulate you on yourappointment to that high office. It is appropriate that I also congratulate and ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 6 August 1998PRIVATE MEMBERS' BILLS Mr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (6.01 p.m.): I move—"That consistent with the Premier's commitment to the Member for Nicklin dated 25June 1998 in relation to Private ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 25 August 1998MEMBERS FOR KEDRON, BUNDAMBA, IPSWICH, CHATSWORTH AND MURRUMBAMr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (6.26 p.m.): I rise to second the amendment moved by themember for Warwick. I do so because I ...
Speech byPETER WELLINGTONMEMBER FOR NICKLINHansard 25 August 1998CITIZENS' INITIATED REFERENDUM (CONSTITUTION AMENDMENT) BILLMr WELLINGTON (Nicklin—IND) (10.11 a.m.): I move—"That the Bill be now read a second time."I rise today to introduce one of the most ...
Speech byHon. D. WELLSMEMBER FOR MURRUMBAHansard 26 August 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTLiteracy and NumeracyHon. D. M. WELLS (Murrumba—ALP) (Minister for Education) (9.54 a.m.), by leave: I table areport into literacy and numeracy levels in Queensland schools ...
Speech byHon. D. WELLSMEMBER FOR MURRUMBAHansard 26 August 1998SCHOOL-BASED MANAGEMENTHon. D. M. WELLS (Murrumba—ALP) (Minister for Education) (6.50 p.m.): The Governmentopposes the motion and supports the amendment. When the honourable member for Merrimac ...
Speech byHon. D. WELLSMEMBER FOR MURRUMBAHansard 27 August 1998LITERACY AND NUMERACY REPORTHon. D. M. WELLS (Murrumba—ALP) (Minister for Education) (2.23 a.m.): During yesterday'ssitting, after I tabled a report on literacy that had been suppressed by the ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 11 November 1998ARMISTICE DAYDr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (Leader of the Liberal Party) (10.22 a.m.): In common with themember for Cleveland, it is my privilege to say a few words about the day that we must never ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 11 November 1998NATIONAL COMPETITION POLICYDr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (Leader of the Liberal Party) (6.37 p.m.): I rise to second theamendment moved by the Leader of the Opposition to the amendment moved by the ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 17 November 1998GOODS AND SERVICES TAXDr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (Leader of the Liberal Party) (10.18 a.m.): In the past few days, thePremier has made much political mileage out of supposedly standing up for ...
Speech byHon. D. WELLSMEMBER FOR MURRUMBAHansard 30 July 1998MOTION OF CONFIDENCEHon. D. M. WELLS (Murrumba—ALP) (Minister for Education) (4.14 p.m.): Madam DeputySpeaker, may I take the opportunity to congratulate you on your elevation to the high office ...
Speech byHon. D. WELLSMEMBER FOR MURRUMBAHansard 6 August 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTLeading Schools ProgramHon. D. M. WELLS (Murrumba—ALP) (Minister for Education) (9.52 a.m.), by leave: During myfirst week as Minister for Education, I visited Calamvale ...
Speech byHon. D. WELLSMEMBER FOR MURRUMBAHansard 6 August 1998LEADING SCHOOLS PROGRAMHon. D. M. WELLS (Murrumba—ALP) (Minister for Education) (7.20 p.m.): I will take thequestion on notice. Right now, my business is to eat humble pie. This morning I tabled a ...
Speech byPETER WELLINGTONMEMBER FOR NICKLINHansard 15 September 1998 POLITICIANS' SUPERANNUATION ENTITLEMENTSMr WELLINGTON (Nicklin—IND) (10.14 a.m.): Mr Speaker, I seek your indulgence to speakabout politicians' superannuation entitlements and in particular ...
Speech byHon. D. WELLSMEMBER FOR MURRUMBAHansard 16 September 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTAnti-bullying ProgramHon. D. M. WELLS (Murrumba—ALP) (Minister for Education) (9.49 a.m.), by leave: Irrespectiveof its size, its location or the socioeconomic levels of ...
Speech byHon. D. WELLSMEMBER FOR MURRUMBAHansard 17 September 1998MINISTER FOR EMERGENCY SERVICESHon. D. M. WELLS (Murrumba—ALP) (Minister for Education) (6.39 p.m.): This evening theHouse has two options. There is a motion from the Opposition congratulating ...
Speech byPETER WELLINGTONMEMBER FOR NICKLINHansard 18 September 1998 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILLAPPROPRIATION BILLMr WELLINGTON (Nicklin—IND) (11.26 a.m.): I rise to speak in the debate on the AppropriationBills and to respond to claims by the member for ...
Speech byHon. D. WELLSMEMBER FOR MURRUMBAHansard 22 October 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTLiteracy and NumeracyHon. D. M. WELLS (Murrumba—ALP) (Minister for Education) (9.45 a.m.), by leave: On 26August 1998 I tabled the 1995-96 report on literacy and numeracy in ...
Speech byHon. D. WELLSMEMBER FOR MURRUMBAHansard 22 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee FReport No. 1Hon. D. M. WELLS (Murrumba—ALP) (Minister for Education) (3.27 p.m.): Firstly, I ...
Speech byHon. D. WELLSMEMBER FOR MURRUMBAHansard 10 November 1998UNIVERSITY OF THE SUNSHINE COAST BILLHon. D. M. WELLS (Murrumba—ALP) (Minister for Education) (12.52 p.m.): I move—"That the Bill be now read a second time."This Bill provides for the ...
Speech byHon. D. WELLSMEMBER FOR MURRUMBAHansard 12 November 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTSellars Holdings LtdHon. D. M. WELLS (Murrumba—ALP) (Minister for Education) (9.58 a.m.), by leave: On 18September 1998, the member for Nicklin asked a question without ...
Speech byHon. D. WELLSMEMBER FOR MURRUMBAHansard 17 November 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTEducation Queensland, ReportHon. D. M. WELLS (Murrumba—ALP) (Minister for Education) (10.05 a.m.), by leave: Thetabling of Education Queensland's annual report for 1997-98 ...
Speech byHon. D. WELLSMEMBER FOR MURRUMBAHansard 10 November 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTLiteracy and Numeracy in SchoolsHon. D. M. WELLS (Murrumba—ALP) (Minister for Education) (10.03 a.m.), by leave: Twice thisyear I have tabled reports prepared by the School ...
Speech byMr G. HEALYMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA NORTHHansard 27 August 1998WORKPLACE RELATIONS AMENDMENT BILLMr HEALY (Toowoomba North—NPA) (3.51 p.m.): Strange as it may seem, I always enjoy thecontribution of the member for Bulimba when he speaks on industrial ...
Speech byMr G. HEALYMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA NORTHHansard 16 September 1998POLICE BLUE HEARTS AWARDS; BONANZA TIPPING COMPETITIONMr HEALY (Toowoomba North—NPA) (9.27 p.m.): Over the last two years, a very worthwhileand successful promotion has occurred as part of ...
Speech byMr G. HEALYMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA NORTHHansard 17 September 1998MINISTER FOR EMERGENCY SERVICESMr HEALY (Toowoomba North—NPA) (6.52 p.m.): It did not take long for this Minister to get herfeet under the ministerial desk and start creating havoc in her ...
Speech byMr G. HEALYMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA NORTHHansard 21 October 1998PERSONAL EXPLANATIONToowoomba Clydesdales Rugby League TeamMr HEALY (Toowoomba North—NPA) (9.52 a.m.), by leave: Yesterday in this House theMinister for Tourism, Sport and Racing made some ...
Speech byMr G. HEALYMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA NORTHHansard 22 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee GReportMr HEALY (Toowoomba North—NPA) (4.24 p.m.): I place on record my appreciation for the ...
Speech byMr G. HEALYMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA NORTHHansard 22 October 1998PRIVATISATION OF TABMr HEALY (Toowoomba North—NPA) (6.01 p.m.): I move—"That this House supports the privatisation of the Queensland TAB." If ever there was a motion that deserved the full ...
Speech byMr G. HEALYMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA NORTHHansard 10 November 1998PRIVATISATION OF TABMr HEALY (Toowoomba North—NPA) (6 p.m.): I move— "That, given the Resolution passed by this Parliament on 22 October which said, in part,'... given the importance of the ...
Speech byMr G. HEALYMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA NORTHHansard 30 July 1998MOTION OF CONFIDENCEMr HEALY (Toowoomba North—NPA) (9.49 p.m.): In rising to oppose the confidence motionbefore the Parliament today, I firstly wish to thank the people of the electorate of ...
Speech byMr G. HEALYMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA NORTHHansard 5 August 1998ADDRESS IN REPLYMr HEALY (Toowoomba North—NPA) (5.23 p.m.): Firstly, it gives me great pleasure to rise inthis Address in Reply debate to personally extend my courtesies to His Excellency the ...
Speech byMr G. HEALYMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA NORTHHansard 6 August 1998QUEENSLAND RAILMr HEALY (Toowoomba North—NPA) (10.25 a.m.): I will give credit in this place where credit isdue. I want to thank the Minister for Transport for his promptness yesterday in ...
Speech byMr G. HEALYMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA NORTHHansard 6 August 1998ABC RADIO RACING SERVICEMr HEALY (Toowoomba North—NPA) (7.03 p.m.): I believe this matter has not been discussedbefore and I think it is probably pertinent to raise it at this stage. I refer ...
Speech byGRANT MUSGROVEMEMBER FOR SPRINGWOODHansard 17 September 1998MINISTER FOR EMERGENCY SERVICESMr MUSGROVE (Springwood—ALP) (6.20 p.m.): I am pleased to hear that, in common with theformer Minister, the Minister also received a plaque. I am sure that she ...
Speech byGRANT MUSGROVEMEMBER FOR SPRINGWOODHansard 18 September 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILLAPPROPRIATION BILLMr MUSGROVE (Springwood—ALP) (2.30 p.m.): Much has been said about this Budget in thisdebate. Members opposite have claimed that this Budget ...
Speech byGRANT MUSGROVEMEMBER FOR SPRINGWOODHansard 20 October 1998AVERAGE AGE OF MEMBERS OF PARLIAMENTMr MUSGROVE (Springwood—ALP) (12.18 p.m.): I welcome the announcement today of thenew Federal shadow Cabinet. I think members will agree that it is a ...
Speech byGRANT MUSGROVEMEMBER FOR SPRINGWOODHansard 21 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee BReportMr MUSGROVE (Springwood—ALP) (4.02 p.m.): In relation to the arts, the member ...
Speech byGRANT MUSGROVEMEMBER FOR SPRINGWOODHansard 10 November 1998LOGAN AND MOUNT GRAVATT POLICE DISTRICTS, LAW AND ORDERMr MUSGROVE (Springwood—ALP) (12.01 a.m.): I rise to inform the House of some of theinitiatives of the Beattie Labor Government, and in ...
Speech byHARRY BLACKMEMBER FOR WHITSUNDAYHansard 30 July 1998 1998MOTION OF CONFIDENCEMr BLACK (Whitsunday—ONP) (1.28 a.m.): I congratulate the Speaker on his election to hisoffice. Winston Churchill once told Parliament about his experience with the boneless ...
Speech byHARRY BLACKMEMBER FOR WHITSUNDAYHansard 25 August 1998MEMBERS FOR KEDRON, BUNDAMBA, IPSWICH, CHATSWORTH AND MURRUMBAMr BLACK (Whitsunday—ONP) (6.11 p.m.): I have pleasure in seconding this motion to restrictthe five ALP members representing the ...
Speech byHARRY BLACKMEMBER FOR WHITSUNDAYHansard 26 August 1998WORKPLACE RELATIONS AMENDMENT BILLMr BLACK (Whitsunday—ONP) (5.25 p.m.): Pauline Hanson's One Nation forum is completelyopposed to this Bill in its entirety. The principal goal of this Bill is to ...
Speech byHARRY BLACKMEMBER FOR WHITSUNDAYHansard 20 October 1998BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY (PORTABLE LONG SERVICE LEAVE) AMENDMENTBILLMr BLACK (Whitsunday—ONP) (4.54 p.m.): I rise to express my concern about the threat thatthis Bill poses to ravage ...
Speech byHARRY BLACKMEMBER FOR WHITSUNDAYHansard 21 October 1998UNEMPLOYMENTMr BLACK (Whitsunday—ONP) (6.48 p.m.): I support the motion that this House notes thedeteriorating jobs situation in Queensland and the failure of this Government to make any ...
Speech byGRANT MUSGROVEMEMBER FOR SPRINGWOODHansard 5 August 1998ADDRESS IN REPLYMr MUSGROVE (Springwood—ALP) (2.40 p.m.): It is a great honour and a privilege to take myseat in this place as the representative of my local community. I congratulate you, Mr ...
Speech byGRANT MUSGROVEMEMBER FOR SPRINGWOODHansard 6 August 1998MR N. RUNDAMEN; SPRINGWOOD STATE HIGH SCHOOLMr MUSGROVE (Springwood—ALP) (10.23 a.m.): I rise to inform this place of the work of anoutstanding individual and educator in my electorate, Mr Noel ...
Speech byGRANT MUSGROVEMEMBER FOR SPRINGWOODHansard 15 September 1998CRIME PREVENTION STRATEGYMr MUSGROVE (Springwood—ALP) (10.21 a.m.): The Government is determined to get toughon the causes of crime. Alcohol and drug abuse, child abuse, unemployment and ...
Speech byGRANT MUSGROVEMEMBER FOR SPRINGWOODHansard 16 September 1998ONE NATION PARTYMr MUSGROVE (Springwood—ALP) (9.42 p.m.): This morning the member for Tablelandsresponded quite vigorously to an answer given by the Deputy Premier to a question about racism ...
Speech byGRANT MUSGROVEMEMBER FOR SPRINGWOODHansard 17 September 1998ONE NATION PARTYMr MUSGROVE (Springwood—ALP) (10.16 a.m.): The member for Tablelands and the memberfor Caboolture get very upset when anyone dares to suggest that the members of their party, ...
Speech byGRANT MUSGROVEMEMBER FOR SPRINGWOODHansard 12 November 1998EMERGENCY SERVICES LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr MUSGROVE (Springwood—ALP) (3.39 p.m.): I remind the member for Redlands of theMasters report, which was prepared and kept secret from this ...
Speech byGRANT MUSGROVEMEMBER FOR SPRINGWOODHansard 12 November 1998LOGAN HOSPITAL; TRANSPORTMr MUSGROVE (Springwood—ALP) (7.24 p.m.): Tonight I rise to inform the House of moreachievements of the Beattie Labor Government in Logan City. As the member for ...
Speech byGRANT MUSGROVEMEMBER FOR SPRINGWOODHansard 19 November 1998DAIRY INDUSTRY AMENDMENT BILLMr MUSGROVE (Springwood—ALP) (12.52 p.m.): I rise to support the passage of the DairyIndustry Amendment Bill. In common with the member for Kurwongbah, I had a ...
Speech byGRANT MUSGROVEMEMBER FOR SPRINGWOODHansard 19 November 1998LOGAN RADIO 101FMMr MUSGROVE (Springwood—ALP) (8.37 p.m.): I rise to pay tribute to the managementcommittee, past and present, of 101FM, whose 10th birthday celebration I was pleased to ...
Speech byGORDON NUTTALLMEMBER FOR SANDGATEHansard 18 November 1998TRANSPORT LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL (No. 2)Mr NUTTALL (Sandgate—ALP) (3.26 p.m.): I want to comment on two issues: in particular theroad toll and, secondly, the use of speed cameras and where ...
Speech byGORDON NUTTALLMEMBER FOR SANDGATEHansard 18 November 1998UNIVERSITY OF THE SUNSHINE COAST BILLMr NUTTALL (Sandgate—ALP) (11.16 p.m.): It is imperative that from a Governmentperspective—and not just from an Opposition perspective—the residents of the ...
Speech byGORDON NUTTALLMEMBER FOR SANDGATEHansard 17 November 1998MULTICULTURAL QUEENSLAND POLICYMr NUTTALL (Sandgate—ALP) (11.40 a.m.): I rise to inform the House that the MulticulturalQueensland Policy is now reaching out across all of Queensland. Since ...
Speech byMr G. HEALYMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA NORTHHansard 25 August 1998TOOWOOMBA GREYHOUND RACING CLUBMr HEALY (Toowoomba North—NPA) (7.25 p.m.): This morning during question time, theMinister for Tourism, Sport and Racing made certain statements in relation to ...
Speech byMr W. BAUMANNMEMBER FOR ALBERTHansard 30 July 1998MOTION OF CONFIDENCEMr BAUMANN (Albert—NPA) (2.02 a.m.): Firstly, I would like to join with the many othermembers of the House who have offered their congratulations tonight to Mr Hollis on his ...
Speech byMr W. BAUMANNMEMBER FOR ALBERTHansard 18 November 1998TRANSPORT LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL (No. 2)Mr BAUMANN (Albert—NPA) (12.13 p.m.): As the shadow Minister for Transport and MainRoads has indicated, the Opposition proposes to support this Bill, ...
Speech byBILL D'ARCY, MLAMEMBER FOR WOODRIDGEHansard 4 August 1998IMMIGRATIONMr D'ARCY (Woodridge—ALP) (12 p.m.): Today's announcement of a change in the direction ofimmigration policy by the Leader of the Federal Opposition, Kim Beazley, is a welcome change ...
Speech byBILL D'ARCY, MLAMEMBER FOR WOODRIDGEHansard 5 August 1998ADDRESS IN REPLYMr D'ARCY (Woodridge—ALP) (5.42 p.m.): Mr Speaker, let me congratulate you personally andpublicly on your elevation to the high office of Speaker. Interestingly, I have stood ...
Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 28 July 1998ELECTION OF SPEAKERMr FELDMAN (Leader of the One Nation Party) (Caboolture—ONP) (11.01 a.m.): I commendthe Premier on his high ideals, but I concur with the cynicism of the Leader of the Opposition ...
Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 30 July 1998MOTION OF CONDOLENCETsunami Disaster, Papua New GuineaMr FELDMAN (Caboolture—ONP) (Leader of the One Nation Party) (10.13 a.m.): I join with thePremier and the Leader of the Opposition in extending ...
Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 5 August 1998COMMUNISM IN SCHOOLSMr FELDMAN (Caboolture—ONP) (Leader of the One Nation Party) (7.02 p.m.): I rise tonight toinform honourable members that the State is in big trouble when communist recruiters ...
Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 6 August 1998ADDRESS IN REPLYMr FELDMAN (Caboolture—ONP) (Leader of the One Nation Party) (4.48 p.m.): Mr DeputySpeaker, it would be remiss of me at this stage not to ask you to pass on my congratulations to ...
Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 25 August 1998MEMBERS FOR KEDRON, BUNDAMBA, IPSWICH, CHATSWORTH AND MURRUMBAMr FELDMAN (Caboolture—ONP) (Leader of the One Nation Party) (6 p.m.): I move—"That the Honourable Members for Kedron, Bundamba, ...
Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 27 August 1998FORDE INQUIRY; MR H. HEILPERNMr FELDMAN (Caboolture—ONP) (Leader of the One Nation Party) (6.31 p.m.): Let us notmistake One Nation's intentions in the Forde child abuse inquiry: we ...
Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 15 September 1998MARYBOROUGH BASE HOSPITALMr FELDMAN (Caboolture—ONP) (Leader of the One Nation Party) (11.50 a.m.): The big issuein central Queensland last week and this week has been the attempted ...
Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 16 September 1998WAMURAN STATE SCHOOLMr FELDMAN (Caboolture—ONP) (Leader of the One Nation Party) (9.37 p.m.): Tonight I wishto draw the attention of the House to the deplorable situation at the Wamuran State ...
Speech byHon. ANNA BLIGHMEMBER FOR SOUTH BRISBANEHansard 11 November 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTInstallation of Audio Loop in Parliamentary AnnexeHon. A. M. BLIGH (South Brisbane—ALP) (Minister for Families, Youth and Community Careand Minister for Disability ...
Speech byHon. ANNA BLIGHMEMBER FOR SOUTH BRISBANEHansard 12 November 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTUrgent and Critical Needs of People with a DisabilityHon. A. M. BLIGH (South Brisbane—ALP) (Minister for Families, Youth and Community Careand Minister for ...
Speech byHon. ANNA BLIGHMEMBER FOR SOUTH BRISBANEHansard 12 November 1998JUVENILE JUSTICE LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLHon. A. M. BLIGH (South Brisbane—ALP) (Minister for Families, Youth and Community Careand Minister for Disability Services) (12.21 p.m.), in ...
Speech byHon. ANNA BLIGHMEMBER FOR SOUTH BRISBANEHansard 17 November 1998COMMISSIONS OF INQUIRY (FORDE INQUIRY—EVIDENCE) REGULATION 1998Disallowance of Statutory InstrumentHon. A. M. BLIGH (South Brisbane—ALP) (Minister for Families, Youth and Community ...
Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 17 September 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILLAPPROPRIATION BILLMr FELDMAN (Caboolture—ONP) (Leader of the One Nation Party) (4.41 p.m.): I am grateful forthe opportunity to rise in the House to speak about ...
Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 30 July 1998MOTION OF CONFIDENCE Mr FELDMAN (Caboolture—ONP) (Leader of the One Nation Party) (12.24 p.m.): We are heretoday to talk about confidence. In October 1996, a distinguished QC and an equally ...
Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 22 October 1998PRIVATISATION OF TABMr FELDMAN (Caboolture—ONP) (6.30 p.m.): I rise to second the amendment of the memberfor Tablelands and, in doing so, I acknowledge his support of the ASU, being an old union ...