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Speech byCHRIS CUMMINSMEMBER FOR KAWANAHansard 3 June 2003EDUCATION FACILITIES, SUNSHINE COASTMr CUMMINS (Kawana—ALP) (12.23 p.m.): I rise proudly to speak to the education node whichis fast becoming a happening thing on the Sunshine Coast within my ...
Speech byCHRIS CUMMINSMEMBER FOR KAWANAHansard 4 June 2003FUEL PRICES; PARLIAMENTARY SELECT COMMITTEEMr CUMMINS (Kawana—ALP) (6.24 p.m.): Fuel prices are a continual issue of controversy notjust on the Sunshine Coast but indeed right across Queensland. Our ...
Speech byCHRIS CUMMINSMEMBER FOR KAWANAHansard 6 June 2003STATE BUDGET 2003-04Mr CUMMINS (Kawana—ALP) (3.19 p.m.): Queensland is the Smart State. This Queenslandstate budget is continuing our government's push to ensure that we are the Smart State. People ...
Speech byCHRIS CUMMINSMEMBER FOR KAWANAHansard 20 August 2003APPROPRIATION BILLS—ESTIMATES COMMITTEE CMr CUMMINS (Kawana—ALP) (3.57 p.m.): I was very proud to have the opportunity to chairEstimates Committee C. This committee examined expenditure in the ...
Speech byCHRIS CUMMINSMEMBER FOR KAWANAHansard 20 August 2003PRE-ELECTION BUDGET HONESTY BILLMr CUMMINS (Kawana—ALP) (9.07 p.m.): I rise tonight to speak against the bill before usintroduced by the Leader of the Opposition. While we probably all agree that ...
Speech byMr D. BRISKEYMEMBER FOR CLEVELANDHansard 27 May 2003TOWNSVILLE MULTICULTURAL SUPPORT GROUPMr BRISKEY (Cleveland—ALP) (11.40 a.m.): I rise to inform the House of a publicationwhich I think members of this House should be very interested in—that is, a ...
Speech byMr D. BRISKEYMEMBER FOR CLEVELANDHansard 29 May 2003CENTRE FOR MULTICULTURAL AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENTMr BRISKEY (Cleveland—ALP) (7.04 p.m.): I recently joined with the member forKawana, Chris Cummins, when the Premier launched the Centre for ...
Speech byMr D. BRISKEYMEMBER FOR CLEVELANDHansard 5 June 2003STATE BUDGET 2003-04Mr BRISKEY (Cleveland—ALP) (9.24 p.m.): It gives me great pleasure to rise to speak inthis budget debate. I would like to congratulate the Treasurer on bringing down an equitable ...
Speech byMr D. BRISKEYMEMBER FOR CLEVELANDHansard 20 August 2003APPROPRIATION BILLS—ESTIMATES COMMITTEE AMr BRISKEY (Cleveland—ALP) (2.35 p.m.): Promoting harmony within our culturallydiverse community has been a strong focus of the Beattie government through ...
Speech byMr D. BRISKEYMEMBER FOR CLEVELANDHansard 9 September 2003YOUTH PARLIAMENTMr BRISKEY (Cleveland—ALP) (10.27 a.m.): As members are aware, the YMCA's YouthParliament program provides young Australians with an insight into government process and ...
Speech byMr D. BRISKEYMEMBER FOR CLEVELANDHansard11 March 2003LIONS CLUB OF QUEENSLAND—PARLIAMENTMr BRISKEY (Cleveland—ALP) (10.21 a.m.): I would like to take this opportunity to thankmembers for their overwhelming response to the establishment of a Lions ...
Speech byMr D. BRISKEYMEMBER FOR CLEVELANDHansard 11 March 2003PROHIBITION OF HUMAN CLONING BILLREGULATION OF RESEARCH INVOLVING HUMAN EMBRYOS ANDASSISTED REPRODUCTIVE TECHNOLOGY BILLMr BRISKEY (Cleveland—ALP) (5.31 p.m.): I rise to speak in support of both ...
Speech byMr D. BRISKEYMEMBER FOR CLEVELANDHansard 13 March 2003NATURAL RESOURCES AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr BRISKEY (Cleveland—ALP) (12.15 p.m.): I also rise to support the Natural Resourcesand Other Legislation Amendment Bill. In supporting it, I ...
Speech byMr D. BRISKEYMEMBER FOR CLEVELANDHansard 25 March 2003PARLIAMENT OF QUEENSLAND AMENDMENT BILLMr BRISKEY (Cleveland—ALP) (2.58 p.m.): It is very pleasing to be able to rise to speakin support of this bill. It is pleasing to hear that all members of ...
Speech byMr D. BRISKEYMEMBER FOR CLEVELANDHansard 26 March 2003HEALTH AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr BRISKEY (Cleveland—ALP) (4.10 p.m.): It is my great pleasure to rise to speak insupport of the Health and Other Legislation Amendment Bill. I welcome ...
Speech byMr D. BRISKEYMEMBER FOR CLEVELANDHansard 27 March 2003HARMONY DAYMr BRISKEY (Cleveland—ALP) (10.21 a.m.): Last Friday was Harmony Day—a day forcelebrating and honouring our differences, identifying the common ground and creatingcompetitive advantage ...
Speech byMr D. BRISKEYMEMBER FOR CLEVELANDHansard 27 March 2003CORONERS BILL; CREMATIONS BILLMr BRISKEY (Cleveland—ALP) (6.16 p.m.): I rise to speak in support of the Coroners Bill2002 and the Cremations Bill 2002. The content of these two pieces of ...
Speech byMr D. BRISKEYMEMBER FOR CLEVELANDHansard 29 April 2003MR J. GRIFFITHSMr BRISKEY (Cleveland—ALP) (11.41 a.m.): I rise to pay tribute to the passing of JohnGriffiths, better known to his mates as Griffo. Griffo was not only a constituent but also a ...
Speech byMr D. BRISKEYMEMBER FOR CLEVELANDHansard 29 April 2003WORKPLACE HEALTH AND SAFETY AND ANOTHER ACT AMENDMENT BILLMr BRISKEY (Cleveland—ALP) (5.25 p.m.): I rise to speak in support of the WorkplaceHealth and Safety and Another Act Amendment Bill 2002. ...
Speech byMr D. BRISKEYMEMBER FOR CLEVELANDHansard 1 May 2003LAND LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr BRISKEY (Cleveland—ALP) (12.12 p.m.): Let me say how much pleasure it gives meto rise to speak in support of the Land Legislation Amendment Bill 2003. I also note ...
Speech byMr D. BRISKEYMEMBER FOR CLEVELANDHansard 13 May 2003SIR SYDNEY WILLIAMSMr BRISKEY (Cleveland—ALP) (11.45 a.m.): On Thursday I will be representing thePremier at the funeral of a great Queenslander, Sir Sydney Williams OBE, in Cairns. Dr LesleyClark, ...
Speech byMr D. BRISKEYMEMBER FOR CLEVELANDHansard 13 May 2003GOVERNORS [SALARY AND PENSIONS] BILLMr BRISKEY (Cleveland—ALP) (3.13 p.m.): I rise to speak in support of the Governors(Salary and Pensions) Bill 2003. Firstly, I join with other members in ...
Speech byMr D. BRISKEYMEMBER FOR CLEVELANDHansard 13 May 2003SOUTH BANK CORPORATION AND OTHER ACTS AMENDMENT BILLMr BRISKEY (Cleveland—ALP) (3.53 p.m.): I rise to speak in support of the South BankCorporation and Other Acts Amendment Bill 2003. This bill ...
Speech byCHRISTINE SMITHMEMBER FOR BURLEIGHHansard 10 September 2003BUSHLAND, BURLEIGH ELECTORATEMrs SMITH (Burleigh—ALP) (11.12 p.m.): A piece of remnant bushland in the Burleighelectorate is currently the subject of much debate. This 5.7 hectare piece of ...
Speech byCHRISTINE SMITHMEMBER FOR BURLEIGHHansard 11 September 2003BUILDING AMENDMENT BILLMrs SMITH (Burleigh—ALP) (2.50 p.m.): The changes proposed in the Building Amendment Bill2003 will go a long way to improving swimming pool safety and reducing the ...
Speech byCHRISTINE SMITHMEMBER FOR BURLEIGHHansard 7 October 2003MERMAID BEACH SAND DUNESMrs SMITH (Burleigh—ALP) (11.27 p.m.): I rise to speak about an issue that is causing greatconcern to many Gold Coast residents. I refer to the construction of fences and ...
Speech byCHRISTINE SMITHMEMBER FOR BURLEIGHHansard 11 November 200360TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARIESMrs SMITH (Burleigh—ALP) (7.09 p.m.): Tonight I wish to acknowledge some remarkablepeople in my electorate. This story really began early last year when I noticed a ...
Speech byCHRISTINE SMITHMEMBER FOR BURLEIGHHansard 26 November 2003AIDS AWARENESS WEEKMrs SMITH (Burleigh—ALP) (12.58 a.m.): Last Sunday I was honoured to participate in theGold Coast AIDS candlelight memorial vigil. The theme of the vigil this year was ...
Speech byMr D. BRISKEYMEMBER FOR CLEVELANDHansard 25 February 2003QUEENSLAND BUILDING SERVICES AUTHORITY AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENTBILLMr BRISKEY (Cleveland—ALP) (3.33 p.m.): I rise in support of the Queensland BuildingServices Authority and Other ...
Speech byMr D. BRISKEYMEMBER FOR CLEVELANDHansard 25 February 2003LOCAL GOVERNMENT LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr BRISKEY (Cleveland—ALP) (5.42 p.m.): Like the member for Indooroopilly, I am verypleased to be able to stand here and support this bill. It seems ...
Speech byMr D. BRISKEYMEMBER FOR CLEVELANDHansard 26 February 2003SEXUAL OFFENCES [PROTECTION OF CHILDREN] AMENDMENT BILLMr BRISKEY (Cleveland—ALP) (11.57 a.m.): I rise to speak in support of the SexualOffences (Protection of Children) Amendment Bill 2002. In ...
Speech byMr D. BRISKEYMEMBER FOR CLEVELANDHansard 26 February 2003OCCUPANTS [HOME INVASION] PROTECTION BILLMr BRISKEY (Cleveland—ALP) (9.01 p.m.): I would like to thank the Leader of theOpposition for supporting the law that already exists. That is what he ...
Speech byMr D. BRISKEYMEMBER FOR CLEVELANDHansard 27 February 2003WEAPONS AND ANOTHER ACT AMENDMENT BILLMr BRISKEY (Cleveland—ALP) (12.44 p.m.): The member for Warrego just stated thatthis is good legislation. I find myself agreeing with him. I might say that ...
Speech byCHRISTINE SMITHMEMBER FOR BURLEIGHHansard 29 April 2003LOCAL GOVERNMENT [ROBINA CENTRAL PLANNING AGREEMENT] AMENDMENT BILLMrs SMITH (Burleigh—ALP) (3.37 p.m.): I am pleased to be able to support the LocalGovernment (Robina Central Planning Agreement) ...
Speech byCHRISTINE SMITHMEMBER FOR BURLEIGHHansard 29 April 2003SPECIAL EDUCATION UNIT, MIAMI HIGH SCHOOLMrs SMITH (Burleigh—ALP) (7.21 p.m.): Last week I was proud to officially open stage 1 of thenewly refurbished special education unit at Miami High ...
Speech byCHRISTINE SMITHMEMBER FOR BURLEIGHHansard 27 May 2003VALUATION OF LAND AMENDMENT BILLMrs SMITH (Burleigh—ALP) (4.32 p.m.): This legislation and the events that occurred leadingup to it have caused a lot of comment in my electorate and on the Gold ...
Speech byCHRISTINE SMITHMEMBER FOR BURLEIGHHansard 5 June 2003STATE BUDGET 2003-04Mrs SMITH (Burleigh—ALP) (11.16 p.m.): I am proud to stand here today and acknowledgethat this sixth state budget of the Beattie Labor government focuses on the essential ...
Speech byCHRISTINE SMITHMEMBER FOR BURLEIGHHansard 19 August 2003DISABILITY ACTION WEEKMrs SMITH (Burleigh—ALP) (10.58 p.m.): I would like to congratulate two people in myelectorate who have been making a significant contribution to the community. Recently I ...
Speech byMr D. BRISKEYMEMBER FOR CLEVELANDHansard 9 September 2003DRAFT CODE OF CONDUCT FOR ELECTION CANDIDATESMr BRISKEY (Cleveland—ALP) (6.22 p.m.): It gives me great pleasure to speak in thisdebate to endorse a Draft Code of Conduct for Election ...
Speech byMr D. BRISKEYMEMBER FOR CLEVELANDHansard7 October 2003LIQUOR AMENDMENT BILLMr BRISKEY (Cleveland—ALP) (2.56 p.m.): I rise to speak in support of the LiquorAmendment Bill 2003. Firstly, I acknowledge the work of the Minister for Tourism, Racing and ...
Speech byMr D. BRISKEYMEMBER FOR CLEVELANDHansard 14 October 2003MULTICULTURALISMMr BRISKEY (Cleveland—ALP) (12.23 p.m.): Multiculturalism is a way of managingcultural diversity to provide social and economic benefits for all Queenslanders. The ...
Speech byMr D. BRISKEYMEMBER FOR CLEVELANDHansard 14 October 2003INTEGRATED PLANNING AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr BRISKEY (Cleveland—ALP) (3.12 p.m.): I rise to speak in support of the IntegratedPlanning and Other Legislation Amendment Bill (IPOLA) ...
Speech byMr D. BRISKEYMEMBER FOR CLEVELANDHansard 27 February 2003BODY CORPORATE AND COMMUNITY MANAGEMENT AND OTHER LEGISLATIONAMENDMENT BILLMr BRISKEY (Cleveland—ALP) (5.43 p.m.): I, too, rise to speak in support of the BodyCorporate and Community Management ...
Speech byMr D. BRISKEYMEMBER FOR CLEVELANDHansard 2 April 2003MRS J. LOCHMr BRISKEY (Cleveland—ALP) (10.40 p.m.): Recently I joined the Greek Consul, AlexFreeleagus, the honourable member for Hinchinbrook, Marc Rowell, and Ingham Shire Mayor,Keith Phillips, ...
Speech byMrs D. PRATTMEMBER FOR NANANGOHansard 13 May 2003WATER AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMrs PRATT (Nanango—Ind) (8.35 p.m.): I rise to speak to the Water and Other LegislationAmendment Bill which has been put forward by the Beattie government to ...
Speech byMrs D. PRATTMEMBER FOR NANANGOHansard 14 May 2003BIRTHS, DEATHS AND MARRIAGES REGISTRATION BILLMrs PRATT (Nanango—Ind) (10.24 p.m.): I rise tonight to speak to the Births, Deaths andMarriages Registration Bill 2003. I note that this bill originated ...
Speech byMrs D. PRATTMEMBER FOR NANANGOHansard 14 May 2003MEDIA OMBUDSMANMrs PRATT (Nanango—Ind) (12.24 a.m.): It appears that the Premier wants to regulate thefreedom of the press and bring in an ombudsman because of, in his words, 'unfair and ...
Speech byMrs D. PRATTMEMBER FOR NANANGOHansard 5 June 2003STATE BUDGET 2003-04Mrs PRATT (Nanango—Ind) (10.25 p.m.): I rise to address the House on the appropriation bills2003. The impact of these bills will be felt not only by the constituents of the Nanango ...
Speech byMrs D. PRATTMEMBER FOR NANANGOHansard 3 April 2003CIVIL LIABILITY BILLMrs PRATT (Nanango—Ind) (12.05 p.m.): I rise to address the House on the Civil Liability Bill2003. I, along with every member of this House, have at some time brought concerns to ...
Speech byMrs D. PRATTMEMBER FOR NANANGOHansard 3 April 2003ATTENTION DEFICIT DISORDERMrs PRATT (Nanango—Ind) (7.13 p.m.): Recently, I received a letter from another desperatemum. This mum states that her 14-year-old daughter has ADD and is completely out ...
Speech byMrs D. PRATTMEMBER FOR NANANGOHansard 29 April 2003IPSWICH WOMEN'S HEALTH CENTRE AND SEXUAL ASSAULT SERVICEMrs PRATT (Nanango—Ind) (12.00 p.m.): I bring to the attention of the House the plight of ruralwomen serviced by the Ipswich Women's Health and ...
Speech byMrs D. PRATTMEMBER FOR NANANGOHansard 19 August 2003CHEMICAL, BIOLOGICAL AND RADIOLOGICAL EMERGENCY POWERS AMENDMENT BILLMrs PRATT (Nanango—Ind) (5.38 p.m.): I rise to speak to the Chemical, Biological andRadiological Emergency Powers Amendment Bill ...
Speech byMrs D. PRATTMEMBER FOR NANANGOHansard 20 August 2003APPROPRIATION BILLS—ESTIMATES COMMITTEE DMrs PRATT (Nanango—Ind) (5.26 p.m.): I would like to address the report of budget EstimatesCommittee D, which was concerned with transport and main roads. I ...
Speech byMrs D. PRATTMEMBER FOR NANANGOHansard 20 August 2003CHILD ABUSE, ROYAL COMMISSIONMrs PRATT (Nanango—Ind) (6.46 p.m.): Although I and all who rise to speak to and supportthis motion tonight wish that it was not necessary to have to participate in this ...
Speech byMrs D. PRATTMEMBER FOR NANANGOHansard 20 August 2003PRE-ELECTION BUDGET HONESTY BILLMrs PRATT (Nanango—Ind) (8.53 p.m.): I rise to support the Pre-Election Budget Honesty Bill2003. I believe that this private member's bill, put forward by the Leader ...
Speech byMrs D. PRATTMEMBER FOR NANANGOHansard 25 March 2003KILCOY-BEERWAH ROADMrs PRATT (Nanango—Ind) (7.24 p.m.): Recently I attended a meeting held at the Woodfordambulance station which was convened to address the horrendous accident and death toll that ...
Speech byMrs D. PRATTMEMBER FOR NANANGOHansard 27 March 2003DUAL DIAGNOSISMrs PRATT (Nanango—Ind) ( 7.01 p.m.): I rise to speak to the House about the substanceabuse condition of dual diagnosis, which is a combination of a serious mental illness and ...
Speech byMrs D. PRATTMEMBER FOR NANANGOHansard 1 April 2003RESOURCE OPERATIONS PLAN, BURNETT BASIN Mrs PRATT (Nanango—Ind) (10.20 a.m.): The Burnett Basin resource operations plan has allthe marks of a plan to limit the growth and productivity of the shires ...
Speech byMrs D. PRATTMEMBER FOR NANANGOHansard 21 August 2003APPROPRIATION BILLS—ESTIMATES COMMITTEE GMrs PRATT (Nanango—Ind) (6.06 p.m.): Primary industries is a major component of thelivelihoods of the people in the Nanango electorate, whether their entire ...
Speech byMrs D. PRATTMEMBER FOR NANANGOHansard 21 August 2003LOTE PROGRAMMrs PRATT (Nanango—Ind) (6.24 p.m.): 'Is the Queensland government, through the LOTEsystem—the Language Other Than English program—preparing our kids for the invasion?' These arethe ...
Speech byMrs D. PRATTMEMBER FOR NANANGOHansard 20 August 2003SOUTH EAST QUEENSLAND WATER CORPORATIONMrs PRATT (Nanango—Ind) (10.58 p.m.): I rise to address the House over the actions of theSouth East Queensland Water Corporation, of which the state government ...
Speech byMrs D. PRATTMEMBER FOR NANANGOHansard 21 August 2003APPROPRIATION BILLS—ESTIMATES COMMITTEE EMrs PRATT (Nanango—Ind) (4.02 p.m.): I rise to address the chamber on the report ofEstimates Committee E, which covers Local Government, Planning, Natural ...
Speech byMrs D. PRATTMEMBER FOR NANANGOHansard 13 May 2003BURRANDOWAN RACE DAYMrs PRATT (Nanango—Ind) (12.08 p.m.): It is ironic that the Burrandowan area situated in theKingaroy shire has, through no fault of its own, been stripped of an 81-year-old ...
Speech byMrs D. PRATTMEMBER FOR NANANGOHansard 9 September 2003SENIOR SERGEANT P. IRWIN; DISABILITY SERVICESMrs PRATT (Nanango—Ind) (12.24 p.m.): I rise to address the House on the loss of SeniorSergeant Perry Irwin who, until a short while ago, was the ...
Speech byMrs D. PRATTMEMBER FOR NANANGOHansard 2 April 2003BURRANDOWN RACESMrs PRATT (Nanango—Ind) (10.37 p.m.): Queensland Racing administered the kiss of death tothe annual Burrandown races, wiping out a proud tradition that has stood the test of time for ...
Speech byGARY FENLONMEMBER FOR GREENSLOPESHansard 15 May 2003SUGAR INDUSTRY AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL [No. 2]Mr FENLON (Greenslopes—ALP) (5.30 p.m.): I rise to speak in support of the Sugar Industryand Other Legislation Amendment Bill (No. 2) 2003, ...
Speech byGARY FENLONMEMBER FOR GREENSLOPESHansard 28 May 2003WEAPONS [HANDGUNS AND TRAFFICKING] AMENDMENT BILLMr FENLON (Greenslopes—ALP) (2.25 a.m.): Recently, I addressed my local branch of theQueensland War Widows Guild. I know that at this time of the ...
Speech byGARY FENLONMEMBER FOR GREENSLOPESHansard 6 June 2003STATE BUDGET 2003-04Mr FENLON (Greenslopes—ALP) (12.16 p.m.): It is a great pleasure to rise to speak in supportof the bills before the House and indeed to compliment this Labor government and this ...
Speech byGARY FENLONMEMBER FOR GREENSLOPESHansard 20 August 2003APPROPRIATION BILLS—ESTIMATES COMMITTEE CMr FENLON (Greenslopes—ALP) (4.07 p.m.): I rise to support the report of EstimatesCommittee C. I commend the three ministers involved and all of their ...
Speech byGEOFF WILSONMEMBER FOR FERNY GROVEHansard 1 April 2003FESTIVAL OF NOE-ROOZMr WILSON (Ferny Grove—ALP) (7.04 p.m.): On Saturday, 22 March I was delighted torepresent the Premier, Peter Beattie, at the celebration of the Iranian new year, the Festival ...
Speech byGEOFF WILSONMEMBER FOR FERNY GROVEHansard 3 April 2003CIVIL LIABILITY BILLMr WILSON (Ferny Grove—ALP) (3.24 p.m.): I will not dare say I am going to make a briefcontribution, because it might take 20 minutes! I am pleased to speak in support of this ...
Speech byGEOFF WILSONMEMBER FOR FERNY GROVEHansard 29 April 2003WORKPLACE HEALTH AND SAFETY AND ANOTHER ACT AMENDMENT BILLMr WILSON (Ferny Grove—ALP) (6.30 p.m.): It is my great pleasure to stand tonight in supportof the Workplace Health and Safety and ...
Speech byGARY FENLONMEMBER FOR GREENSLOPESHansard 12 November 2003EDUCATION AND OTHER LEGISLATION [STUDENT PROTECTION] AMENDMENT BILLMr FENLON (Greenslopes—ALP) (4.26 p.m.): I rise to speak in support of the Education andOther Legislation (Student Protection) ...
Speech byGARY FENLONMEMBER FOR GREENSLOPESHansard 26 November 2003ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLENVIRONMENTAL LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr FENLON (Greenslopes—ALP) (5.30 p.m.): I rise to speak in support of the EnvironmentalProtection ...
Speech byGEOFF WILSONMEMBER FOR FERNY GROVEHansard 26 February 2003SEXUAL OFFENCES [PROTECTION OF CHILDREN] AMENDMENT BILLMr WILSON (Ferny Grove—ALP) (3.28 p.m.): It is my pleasure to rise in support of the SexualOffences (Protection of Children) Amendment ...
Speech byGEOFF WILSONMEMBER FOR FERNY GROVEHansard 26 February 2003OCCUPANTS [HOME INVASION] PROTECTION BILLMr WILSON (Ferny Grove—ALP) (10.19 p.m.): I rise to forcefully oppose the Occupants (HomeInvasion) Protection Bill 2002. When a member of parliament ...
Speech byGEOFF WILSONMEMBER FOR FERNY GROVEHansard 27 February 2003WEAPONS AND ANOTHER ACT AMENDMENT BILLMr WILSON (Ferny Grove—ALP) (11.52 a.m.): I rise to support the amendments within the billthat provide assistance for weapons licensees to renew licences. ...
Speech byGEOFF WILSONMEMBER FOR FERNY GROVEHansard 11 March 2003PROHIBITION OF HUMAN CLONING BILLREGULATION OF RESEARCH INVOLVING HUMAN EMBRYOS ANDASSISTED REPRODUCTIVE TECHNOLOGY BILLMr WILSON (Ferny Grove—ALP) (12.53 a.m.): This is the most difficult debate ...
Speech byGARY FENLONMEMBER FOR GREENSLOPESHansard 1 April 2003CORONERS BILL; CREMATIONS BILLMr FENLON (Greenslopes—ALP) (5.09 p.m.): It is a pleasure to rise to speak in support of theCoroners Bill and the Cremations Bill. In doing so, I am very pleased to ...
Speech byGARY FENLONMEMBER FOR GREENSLOPESHansard 30 April 2003WORKPLACE HEALTH AND SAFETY AND ANOTHER ACT AMENDMENT BILLMr FENLON (Greenslopes—ALP) (12.31 p.m.): I rise to speak in support of the WorkplaceHealth and Safety and Another Act Amendment Bill. I ...
Speech byGARY FENLONMEMBER FOR GREENSLOPESHansard 13 May 2003WORKERS' COMPENSATION AND REHABILITATION BILLMr FENLON (Greenslopes—ALP) (12.53 a.m.): It is a pleasure to rise this morning to speak insupport of the Workers' Compensation and Rehabilitation Bill ...
Speech byGARY FENLONMEMBER FOR GREENSLOPESHansard 9 September 2003DRAFT CODE OF CONDUCT FOR ELECTION CANDIDATESMr FENLON (Greenslopes—ALP) (6.40 p.m.): I rise to support the motion moved by thePremier. It must be said that ethical standards are axiomatic in ...
Speech byGARY FENLONMEMBER FOR GREENSLOPESHansard 10 September 2003LIVE CATTLE EXPORTSMr FENLON (Greenslopes—ALP) (11.00 p.m.): I rise to speak about the live cattle export trade.There are two aspects of this particular issue. One relates to the evergrowing ...
Speech byGARY FENLONMEMBER FOR GREENSLOPESHansard 7 October 2003COMMERCIAL AND CONSUMER TRIBUNAL REGULATION 2003Mr FENLON (Greenslopes—ALP) (10.13 p.m.): I rise to speak against the disallowance motionmoved by the member for Callide. In doing so, it must be ...
Speech byGARY FENLONMEMBER FOR GREENSLOPESHansard 16 October 2003GRAMMAR SCHOOLS AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr FENLON (Greenslopes—ALP) (2.51 p.m.): I rise to speak in support of the Grammar Schoolsand Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2003. I want to ...
Speech byGEOFF WILSONMEMBER FOR FERNY GROVEHansard 14 May 2003SPECIAL OLYMPICSMr WILSON (Ferny Grove—ALP) (12.22 a.m.): I rise to inform the House of two young people inmy electorate who have achieved the great honour of being selected in the Special Olympics ...
Speech byGEOFF WILSONMEMBER FOR FERNY GROVEHansard 6 June 2003STATE BUDGET 2003-04Mr WILSON (Ferny Grove—ALP) (12.52 p.m.): I congratulate the Premier and the Treasurer onthis fantastic sixth Beattie Labor government state budget. It gives me great pleasure ...
Speech byGARY FENLONMEMBER FOR GREENSLOPESHansard 28 October 2003PUBLIC HEALTH [INFECTION CONTROL FOR PERSONAL APPEARANCE SERVICES] BILLMr FENLON (Greenslopes—ALP) (12.06 a.m.): I rise to speak in support of the Public Health(Infection Control for Personal ...
Speech byGARY FENLONMEMBER FOR GREENSLOPESHansard 30 October 2003LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr FENLON (Greenslopes—ALP) (5.00 p.m.): I rise to speak in support of the LocalGovernment and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2003. In ...
Speech byGEOFF WILSONMEMBER FOR FERNY GROVEHansard 1 May 2003SPORTS DRUG TESTING BILLMr WILSON (Ferny Grove—ALP) (3.15 p.m.): It is my great pleasure to support the Sports DrugTesting Bill 2003. A number of speakers who have preceded me have outlined well the ...
Speech byJAN JARRATTMEMBER FOR WHITSUNDAYHansard 15 May 2003SUGAR INDUSTRY AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL [No. 2]Ms JARRATT (Whitsunday—ALP) (4.23 p.m.): The sugar industry is very important in myelectorate of Whitsunday. There are two mill areas in my ...
Speech byJAN JARRATTMEMBER FOR WHITSUNDAYHansard 27 May 2003SHOWCASE AWARDS FOR EXCELLENCEMs JARRATT (Whitsunday—ALP) (1.57 a.m.): As my colleague and electoral neighbour, themember for Mackay, mentioned earlier, I recently had the opportunity and privilege ...
Speech byJAN JARRATTMEMBER FOR WHITSUNDAYHansard 5 June 2003STATE BUDGET 2003-04Ms JARRATT (Whitsunday—ALP) (5.17 p.m.): Earlier this week I saw a television report on theatrocities occurring in the Congo where men, women and children are literally being ...
Speech byHOWARD HOBBSMEMBER FOR WARREGOHansard 30 October 2003LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr HOBBS (Warrego—NPA) (4.09 p.m.): Today I rise to speak to the Local Government andOther Legislation Amendment Bill. There are a number of ...
Speech byHOWARD HOBBSMEMBER FOR WARREGOHansard 11 November 2003Ms P. HANSON; Mr D. ETTRIDGEMr HOBBS (Warrego—NPA) (4.46 p.m.): That is very good. I am very pleased about that. I amvery pleased to rise to speak to the motion. In fact, in my contribution I will ...
Speech byHOWARD HOBBSMEMBER FOR WARREGOHansard 11 November 2003MAGISTRATES AMENDMENT BILLMr HOBBS (Warrego—NPA) (5.53 p.m.): I am pleased to speak to the Magistrates AmendmentBill. I wish to raise a number of issues. As the previous member and the minister ...
Speech byHOWARD HOBBSMEMBER FOR WARREGOHansard 25 November 2003POLICE POWERS AND RESPONSIBILITIES AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr HOBBS (Warrego—NPA) (4.33 p.m.): I am pleased today to speak to the Police Powers andResponsibilities and Other ...
Speech byJAN JARRATTMEMBER FOR WHITSUNDAYHansard 25 February 2003WHITSUNDAY REGIONMs JARRATT (Whitsunday—ALP) (7.32 p.m.): In talking to people in my electorate andwatching the vision of massive peace marches and rallies across the nation and the world and ...
Speech byJAN JARRATTMEMBER FOR WHITSUNDAYHansard 27 February 2003BODY CORPORATE AND COMMUNITY MANAGEMENT AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENTBILLMs JARRATT (Whitsunday—ALP) (4.03 p.m.): There is no doubt that the unit and apartmentsector is experiencing a period ...
Speech byJAN JARRATTMEMBER FOR WHITSUNDAYHansard 11 March 2003RURAL WATER USE EFFICIENCY INITIATIVE IRRIGATION AWARDSMs JARRATT (Whitsunday—ALP) (2.30 a.m.): Tonight I bring a good news story about initiative,innovation and invention. In February of this year ...
Speech byHOWARD HOBBSMEMBER FOR WARREGOHansard 29 October 2003LOCAL GOVERNMENT CAPITAL WORKS PROJECTSMr HOBBS (Warrego—NPA) (11.43 p.m.): I want to talk tonight about the needs of localgovernment and particularly how disappointed I am that the state ...
Speech byHOWARD HOBBSMEMBER FOR WARREGOHansard 30 October 2003AUSTRALIAN CRIME COMMISSION [QUEENSLAND] BILLMr HOBBS (Warrego—NPA) (11.53 a.m.): I am pleased to speak to the Australian CrimeCommission (Queensland) Bill 2003. This bill contains a number of ...
Speech byHOWARD HOBBSMEMBER FOR WARREGOHansard 30 October 2003TAB QUEENSLAND LIMITED PRIVATISATION AMENDMENT BILLMr HOBBS (Warrego—NPA) (2.41 p.m.): I am pleased to speak to the TAB Queensland LimitedPrivatisation Amendment Bill. There are a number of issues ...
Speech byHOWARD HOBBSMEMBER FOR WARREGOHansard 29 October 2003PRIMARY INDUSTRIES AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr HOBBS (Warrego—NPA) (8.30 p.m.): I am pleased tonight to speak to the PrimaryIndustries and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2003 and, on ...
Speech byJAN JARRATTMEMBER FOR WHITSUNDAYHansard 13 March 2003NATURAL RESOURCES AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMs JARRATT (Whitsunday—ALP) (11.57 a.m.): Today I am pleased to rise in the House insupport of the Natural Resources and Other Legislation ...
Speech byJAN JARRATTMEMBER FOR WHITSUNDAYHansard 26 March 2003FURFURALMs JARRATT (Whitsunday—ALP) (12.17 a.m.): There has been much debate of late in bothgovernment and industry circles around the need for diversification and value-adding in the ...
Speech byJAN JARRATTMEMBER FOR WHITSUNDAYHansard 2 April 2003CIVIL LIABILITY BILLMs JARRATT (Whitsunday—ALP) (3.16 p.m.): I rise today in support of the Civil Liability Bill2003. This bill seeks to complement and extend legislative reforms that this ...
Speech byHOWARD HOBBSMEMBER FOR WARREGOHansard 12 November 2003RACING INDUSTRYMr HOBBS (Warrego—NPA) (10.29 a.m.): Once again, the Minister for Racing has misled theracing industry and supporters of Queensland. In response to a petition from the member for ...
Speech byHOWARD HOBBSMEMBER FOR WARREGOHansard 13 November 2003FIRST HOME OWNER GRANT AMENDMENT BILLMr HOBBS (Warrego—NPA) (2.39 p.m.): I am pleased to speak to the First Home Owner GrantAmendment Bill 2003. There are a number of issues that I want to ...
Speech byHOWARD HOBBSMEMBER FOR WARREGOHansard 13 November 2003DISASTER MANAGEMENT BILLMr HOBBS (Warrego—NPA) (4.28 p.m.): I am pleased to speak to the Disaster ManagementBill 2003. As the shadow minister said, the opposition will support this bill. It makes ...
Speech byJAN JARRATTMEMBER FOR WHITSUNDAYHansard 30 April 2003HEALTHY ISLAND RESORTS WEB SITEMs JARRATT (Whitsunday—ALP) (12.38 a.m.): It was my enormous pleasure earlier this monthto host the Minister for Health, the Hon. Wendy Edmond, in my electorate for ...
Speech byJAN JARRATTMEMBER FOR WHITSUNDAYHansard 13 May 2003WORKERS' COMPENSATION AND REHABILITATION BILLMs JARRATT (Whitsunday—ALP) (12.24 a.m.): I rise to support the Workers' Compensationand Rehabilitation Bill. Despite the lateness of the hour, I am ...
Speech byJAN JARRATTMEMBER FOR WHITSUNDAYHansard 14 May 2003COMMERCIAL AND CONSUMER TRIBUNAL BILLMs JARRATT (Whitsunday—ALP) (8.42 p.m.): I am pleased to rise to speak in support of theCommercial and Consumer Tribunal Bill. As many speakers before me have ...
Speech byHOWARD HOBBSMEMBER FOR WARREGOHansard 11 November 2003WESTERN QUEENSLAND LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION CONFERENCE;LOCAL GOVERNMENT FUNDINGMr HOBBS (Warrego—NPA) (7.12 p.m.): I advise the House that the Western QueenslandLocal Government Association ...
Speech byJO-ANN MILLERMEMBER FOR BUNDAMBAHansard 28 May 2003WEAPONS [HANDGUNS AND TRAFFICKING] AMENDMENT BILLMrs MILLER (Bundamba—ALP) (12.27 a.m.): The Weapons (Handguns and Trafficking)Amendment Bill 2003 seeks to further protect the community from ...
Speech byJO-ANN MILLERMEMBER FOR BUNDAMBAHansard 5 June 2003STATE BUDGET 2003-04Mrs MILLER (Bundamba—ALP) (10.02 p.m.): I am privileged to be able to represent thepeople of the Bundamba electorate in this chamber. The people I represent are true ...
Speech byJO-ANN MILLERMEMBER FOR BUNDAMBAHansard 13 March 2003REDBANK PLAINS STATE SCHOOL, INDUCTION CEREMONY; WOODCREST COLLEGE, AWARDSCEREMONYMrs MILLER (Bundamba—ALP) (7.14 p.m.): Tomorrow I will be attending the student leader'sinduction ceremony at ...
Speech byJO-ANN MILLERMEMBER FOR BUNDAMBAHansard 26 March 2003AMBULANCE LEVYMrs MILLER (Bundamba—ALP) (6.36 p.m.): I rise to support the amendment and, on behalf ofthe people of Bundamba, to commend the Premier, Treasurer and Minister for Emergency Services ...
Speech byJO-ANN MILLERMEMBER FOR BUNDAMBAHansard 27 March 2003BUNDAMBA ELECTORATE; MR E. ABRAHAMMrs MILLER (Bundamba—ALP) (7.15 p.m.): Bundamba is an electorate on the move. We area vibrant community that celebrates diversity, multiculturalism, our successes ...
Speech byJO-ANN MILLERMEMBER FOR BUNDAMBAHansard 1 April 2003INDY CAR GRAND PRIX AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMrs MILLER (Bundamba—ALP) (3.18 p.m.): I rise in support of the Indy Car Grand Prix andOther Legislation Amendment Bill. The bill aims to ...
Speech byJO-ANN MILLERMEMBER FOR BUNDAMBAHansard 1 April 2003CORONERS BILL; CREMATIONS BILLMrs MILLER (Bundamba—ALP) (4.06 p.m.): At the outset I wish to congratulate the Attorney-General and Minister for Justice on this bill. I know that a lot of hard work ...
Speech byJO-ANN MILLERMEMBER FOR BUNDAMBAHansard 11 September 2003PASTORAL WORKERS' ACCOMMODATION AMENDMENT BILLMrs MILLER (Bundamba—ALP) (4.10 p.m.): I welcome the opportunity to speak on thePastoral Workers' Accommodation Amendment Bill 2003. I would like ...
Speech byJO-ANN MILLERMEMBER FOR BUNDAMBAHansard 8 October 2003YOUTH PARTICIPATION IN EDUCATION AND TRAINING BILL; TRAINING REFORM BILLMrs MILLER (Bundamba—ALP) (2.38 p.m.): In rising to support the Youth Participation inEducation and Training Bill 2003, I ...
Speech byJO-ANN MILLERMEMBER FOR BUNDAMBAHansard 14 October 2003POLICE SERVICE ADMINISTRATION [ALCOHOL AND DRUG TESTING] AMENDMENT BILLMrs MILLER (Bundamba—ALP) (10.11 p.m.): I wish to support the Police ServiceAdministration (Alcohol and Drug Testing) ...
Speech byJO-ANN MILLERMEMBER FOR BUNDAMBAHansard 14 May 2003QUEENSLAND HERITAGE AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMrs MILLER (Bundamba—ALP) (11.20 p.m.): I rise to support the Queensland Heritage andOther Legislation Amendment Bill 2003. Queensland has a ...
Speech byJO-ANN MILLERMEMBER FOR BUNDAMBAHansard 15 May 2003RIVIERA CARAVAN PARKMrs MILLER (Bundamba—ALP) (7.11 p.m.): Recently tenants in the Riviera Caravan Park atGoodna were advised that the caravan park would be closing effective 19 June 2003. The ...
Speech byJO-ANN MILLERMEMBER FOR BUNDAMBAHansard 27 May 2003COMMUNITY AMBULANCE COVER BILLMrs MILLER (Bundamba—ALP) (12.43 a.m.): What a hard act to follow, especially at this earlyhour of the morning. I rise in support of the Community Ambulance Cover Bill. ...
Speech byJO-ANN MILLERMEMBER FOR BUNDAMBAHansard 19 August 2003CHEMICAL, BIOLOGICAL AND RADIOLOGICAL EMERGENCY POWERS AMENDMENT BILLMrs MILLER (Bundamba—ALP) (6.11 p.m.): Our great state needs to be prepared to deal withpotential acts of terrorism and other ...
Speech byJO-ANN MILLERMEMBER FOR BUNDAMBAHansard 20 August 2003APPROPRIATION BILLS—ESTIMATES COMMITTEE AMrs MILLER (Bundamba—ALP) (12.46 p.m.): I am pleased to have the opportunity to speakbriefly today to the budget estimates, particularly as they affect the ...
Speech byJO-ANN MILLERMEMBER FOR BUNDAMBAHansard 1 May 2003SPORTS DRUG TESTING BILLMrs MILLER (Bundamba—ALP) (3.53 p.m.): I rise to support the Sports Drug Testing Bill 2003.The bill has four clear objectives: firstly, to protect the health of Queensland ...
Speech byJO-ANN MILLERMEMBER FOR BUNDAMBAHansard 1 May 2003MOTOR VEHICLES SECURITIES AND OTHER ACTS AMENDMENT BILLMrs MILLER (Bundamba—ALP) (4.27 p.m.): I rise in support of the Motor Vehicles Securitiesand Other Acts Amendment Bill. The purpose of this bill ...
Speech byJO-ANN MILLERMEMBER FOR BUNDAMBAHansard 13 May 2003WORKERS' COMPENSATION AND REHABILITATION BILLMrs MILLER (Bundamba—ALP) (12.31 a.m.): I rise to speak in support of the Workers'Compensation and Rehabilitation Bill 2003. The bill gives effect to ...
Speech byJO-ANN MILLERMEMBER FOR BUNDAMBAHansard 10 September 2003MINERAL RESOURCES AND ANOTHER ACT AMENDMENT BILLMrs MILLER (Bundamba—ALP) (4.35 p.m.): I rise to speak on the Mineral Resources andAnother Act Amendment Bill 2003. As everyone in this House ...
Speech byJO-ANN MILLERMEMBER FOR BUNDAMBAHansard 11 September 2003HOUSING BILLMrs MILLER (Bundamba—ALP) (11.45 a.m.): I rise to support the Housing Bill 2003. The billhas two key objectives: to improve access of Queenslanders to safe, secure, appropriate ...
Speech byJO-ANN MILLERMEMBER FOR BUNDAMBAHansard 26 February 2003AMBULANCE LEVYMrs MILLER (Bundamba—ALP) (6.21 p.m.): I second the amendment. Let there be nomisunderstanding: this government is determined to ensure that each and every Queenslander hasaccess ...
Speech byJO-ANN MILLERMEMBER FOR BUNDAMBAHansard 27 February 2003BODY CORPORATE AND COMMUNITY MANAGEMENT AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENTBILLMrs MILLER (Bundamba—ALP) (4.25 p.m.): On behalf of the people of Bundamba I supportthe Body Corporate and Community ...
Speech byJO-ANN MILLERMEMBER FOR BUNDAMBAHansard 16 October 2003GRAMMAR SCHOOLS AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMrs MILLER (Bundamba—ALP) (2.46 p.m.): It is a pleasure to rise in support of the GrammarSchools and Other Legislation Amendment Bill currently ...
Speech byJOHN ENGLISHMEMBER FOR REDLANDSHansard 12 November 2003EDUCATION [GENERAL PROVISIONS] AMENDMENT BILLMr ENGLISH (Redlands—ALP) (10.34 p.m.): In a perfect world we would not need a bill such asthe one we are debating tonight. In a perfect world ...
Speech byJOHN ENGLISHMEMBER FOR REDLANDSHansard 12 November 2003HOSPITAL EMERGENCY DEPARTMENTSMr ENGLISH (Redlands—ALP) (6.46 p.m.): I have seen the amendment moved by MrsSheldon and I would like to comment on the three points raised in it. Point 1 calls on ...
Speech byJOHN ENGLISHMEMBER FOR REDLANDSHansard 13 November 2003DISASTER MANAGEMENT BILLMr ENGLISH (Redlands—ALP) (4.53 p.m.): There are many challenges that face our societytoday. There are the natural disasters that many members have spoken about—fire, ...
Speech byJOHN ENGLISHMEMBER FOR REDLANDSHansard 13 November 2003POLICE POWERS AND RESPONSIBILITIES AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr ENGLISH (Redlands—ALP) (6.44 p.m.): I rise to speak in support of the Police Powers andResponsibilities and Other ...
Speech byJOHN MICKEL, MLASTATE MEMBER FOR LOGANHansard 3 April 2003CIVIL LIABILITY BILLMr MICKEL (Logan—ALP) (11.37 a.m.): The crisis in public liability insurance and relatedinsurance areas, such as professional indemnity insurance, all date back to the ...
Speech byJOHN MICKEL, MLASTATE MEMBER FOR LOGANHansard 30 April 2003SENATOR HERRONMr MICKEL (Logan—ALP) (10.28 a.m.): Queenslanders are indebted to the Courier-Mail forexposing the contempt the Howard government and the ruling faction in the Queensland ...
Speech byJOHN MICKEL, MLASTATE MEMBER FOR LOGANHansard 30 April 2003FOOD PRODUCTION [SAFETY] REGULATION 2002Mr MICKEL (Logan—ALP) (9.50 p.m.): I thank the member for Toowoomba South for pre-empting my speech. If he had been that good as opposition leader, he ...
Speech byJOHN MICKEL, MLASTATE MEMBER FOR LOGANHansard 4 June 2003DANGEROUS PRISONERS [SEXUAL OFFENDERS] BILLMr MICKEL (Logan—ALP) (4.45 p.m.): At the outset, I congratulate the Attorney-General onlistening to concerns that I and others have raised in ...
Speech byJOHN MICKEL, MLASTATE MEMBER FOR LOGANHansard 4 June 2003FUEL PRICES; PARLIAMENTARY SELECT COMMITTEEMr MICKEL (Logan—ALP) (6.45 p.m.): What a command performance we have just witnessed!I am sure the visiting Rotarians would be pleased that their ...
Speech byJOHN MICKEL, MLASTATE MEMBER FOR LOGANHansard 4 June 2003GAMING MACHINE AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr MICKEL (Logan—ALP) (9.00 p.m.): I welcome enjoining the honourable member forMaryborough in a debate on gambling. It will be interesting to ...
Speech byJOHN MICKEL, MLASTATE MEMBER FOR LOGANHansard 15 May 2003SUGAR INDUSTRY AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL [No. 2]Mr MICKEL (Logan—ALP) (6.14 p.m.): For the benefit of honourable members, this Augustmarks 19 years that I have either been a ...
Speech byJOHN ENGLISHMEMBER FOR REDLANDSHansard 26 November 2003QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICEMr ENGLISH (Redlands—ALP) (10.25 a.m.): I read with interest an article written by Tony Kochin the Courier-Mail on 22 November. Tony Koch states—The Queensland Police ...
Speech byJOHN ENGLISHMEMBER FOR REDLANDSHansard 27 November 2003LEGAL PROFESSION BILLMr ENGLISH (Redlands—ALP) (12.33 p.m.): It gives me great pleasure to rise in the debate onthe Legal Profession Bill. As someone who served as a police officer through the ...
Speech byJOHN MICKEL, MLASTATE MEMBER FOR LOGANHansard 26 February 2003WEAPONS AND ANOTHER ACT AMENDMENT BILLMr MICKEL (Logan—ALP) (5.49 p.m.): This bill will provide assistance for weapons licenseeswhose licences have recently expired as a result of a person ...
Speech byJOHN MICKEL, MLASTATE MEMBER FOR LOGANHansard 11 March 2003APPOINTMENT OF GOVERNOR OF QUEENSLANDMs Quentin Bryce AOMr MICKEL (Logan—ALP) (3.38 p.m.): I think it is a breakthrough that the parliament isdebating the appointment of the next Queensland ...
Speech byJOHN MICKEL, MLASTATE MEMBER FOR LOGANHansard 14 May 2003FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATION AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr MICKEL (Logan—ALP) (11.47 a.m.): In rising to speak to this bill, I want to addressparticularly the amendments that the bill ...
Speech byJOHN MICKEL, MLASTATE MEMBER FOR LOGANHansard 14 May 2003ELECTRICITY AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr MICKEL (Logan—ALP) (4.14 p.m.): The Queensland electricity industry has undergone aseries of reforms, including entry into the national ...
Speech byJOHN MICKEL, MLASTATE MEMBER FOR LOGANHansard 13 March 2003LIBERAL PARTYMr MICKEL (Logan—ALP) (10.20 a.m.): My hardworking fax machine has transmitted a copy ofthe much-lauded Liberal Party's performance agreement, introduced by the member for Robina ...
Speech byJOHN MICKEL, MLASTATE MEMBER FOR LOGANHansard 26 March 2003AMBULANCE LEVYMr MICKEL (Logan—ALP) (6.57 p.m.): This debate has had the lot. We have had the sugarindustry. I tell you what, I never thought we would hear 'the communists are under the beds' ...
Speech byJOHN MICKEL, MLASTATE MEMBER FOR LOGANHansard 1 April 2003LIBERAL PARTY PRESELECTIONMr MICKEL (Logan—ALP) (12.06 p.m.): Under the old preselection rules of the Liberal Party,voting was easy: people simply looked up the arrival times of the overseas ...
Speech byJOHN MICKEL, MLASTATE MEMBER FOR LOGANHansard 11 March 2003PROHIBITION OF HUMAN CLONING BILLREGULATION OF RESEARCH INVOLVING HUMAN EMBRYOS ANDASSISTED REPRODUCTIVE TECHNOLOGY BILLMr MICKEL (Logan—ALP) (1.11 a.m.): I support the bill to outlaw the ...
Speech byJOHN ENGLISHMEMBER FOR REDLANDSHansard 12 November 2003EDUCATION AND OTHER LEGISLATION [STUDENT PROTECTION] AMENDMENT BILLMr ENGLISH (Redlands—ALP) (5.01 p.m.): I must say at the outset that it is important, if notessential, to remember that teachers ...
Speech byKAREN STRUTHERSMEMBER FOR ALGESTERHansard 30 October 2003TAB QUEENSLAND LIMITED PRIVATISATION AMENDMENT BILLMs STRUTHERS (Algester—ALP) (2.59 p.m.): Queensland's economic engine room is poweringat full steam ahead with the Beattie government at the ...
Speech byKAREN STRUTHERSMEMBER FOR ALGESTERHansard 30 October 2003ONLINE PRESCRIPTIONS; PHARMACEUTICAL BENEFITS SCHEMEMs STRUTHERS (Algester—ALP) (6.55 p.m.): Consumers beware of online advertisementsflogging cheap pharmaceuticals. I received an email ...
Speech byKAREN STRUTHERSMEMBER FOR ALGESTERHansard 12 November 2003EDUCATION AND OTHER LEGISLATION [STUDENT PROTECTION] AMENDMENT BILLMs STRUTHERS (Algester—ALP) (12.38 p.m.): The overwhelming majority of teachers workingin schools throughout Queensland are ...
Speech byKAREN STRUTHERSMEMBER FOR ALGESTERHansard 13 November 2003FIRST HOME OWNER GRANT AMENDMENT BILLMs STRUTHERS (Algester—ALP) (12.15 p.m.): Our mean-spirited Prime Minister, John Howard,is blind to the reality that many millions of people in this ...
Speech byKAREN STRUTHERSMEMBER FOR ALGESTERHansard 19 August 2003CORRECTIVE SERVICES AMENDMENT BILLMs STRUTHERS (Algester—ALP) (9.13 p.m.): At the core of the Corrective ServicesAmendment Bill is the need to protect community safety. This must remain the ...
Speech byKAREN STRUTHERSMEMBER FOR ALGESTERHansard 9 September 2003BULK-BILLING, MEDICAREMs STRUTHERS (Algester—ALP) (11.20 p.m.): Prime Minister John Howard has led pensionersto believe that bulk-billing for GP visits would be available for them. Mr Charlie ...
Speech byKAREN STRUTHERSMEMBER FOR ALGESTERHansard 11 September 2003LEGAL, CONSTITUTIONAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW COMMITTEEReportMs STRUTHERS (Algester—ALP) (10.24 a.m.): I lay upon the table of the House report No. 42of the Legal, Constitutional and ...
Speech byKAREN STRUTHERSMEMBER FOR ALGESTERHansard 11 September 2003HIGHER EDUCATION [GENERAL PROVISIONS] BILLMs STRUTHERS (Algester—ALP) (5.18 p.m.): In common with previous speakers thisafternoon, I acknowledge the fact that we have a world-class higher ...
Speech byJULIE ATTWOODMember for MOUNT OMMANEYHansard 27 November 2003LEGAL PROFESSION BILLMrs ATTWOOD (Mount Ommaney—ALP) (11.56 a.m.): This bill provides reforms to theregulation of the Queensland legal profession in the interests of protecting consumers ...
Speech byKAREN STRUTHERSMEMBER FOR ALGESTERHansard 27 February 2003WEAPONS AND ANOTHER ACT AMENDMENT BILLMs STRUTHERS (Algester—ALP) (12.28 p.m.): I will never forget the grief and distress felt bythe Bettridge family of Camp Hill when 2-year-old Kiah ...
Speech byKAREN STRUTHERSMEMBER FOR ALGESTERHansard 11 March 2003EXPERIENCE PAYS PROGRAM Ms STRUTHERS (Algester—ALP) (11.44 a.m.): I have stated many times in this House thatexperience pays, that job seekers over 45 years of age have a lot to offer workplaces. ...
Speech byKAREN STRUTHERSMEMBER FOR ALGESTERHansard 15 October 2003HEALTH LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMs STRUTHERS (Algester—ALP) (4.22 p.m.): One of the first actions of the mean-spiritedHoward government in 1996 was to cause a gaping hole in dental care in ...
Speech byKAREN STRUTHERSMEMBER FOR ALGESTERHansard 16 October 2003ANTI-POVERTY WEEKMs STRUTHERS (Algester—ALP) (7.05 p.m.): I was alarmed several months ago when Iuncovered data that showed that 30 per cent of people in Acacia Ridge in my local area earn ...
Speech byKAREN STRUTHERSMEMBER FOR ALGESTERHansard 28 October 2003ABORIGINAL CULTURAL HERITAGE BILL; TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER CULTURAL HERITAGE BILLMs STRUTHERS (Algester—ALP) (10.03 p.m.): One of the most powerful messages that I haveheard continuously from ...
Speech byKAREN STRUTHERSMEMBER FOR ALGESTERHansard 26 March 2003IRAQI REFUGEESMs STRUTHERS (Algester—ALP) (10.22 a.m.): I have been asked by many church andcommunity members in Brisbane to support the national call for an act of grace. The act of ...
Speech byKAREN STRUTHERSMEMBER FOR ALGESTERHansard 1 April 2003CORONERS BILL; CREMATIONS BILLMs STRUTHERS (Algester—ALP) (4.49 p.m.): The Attorney-General, the Hon. Rod Welford, hasled some very significant law reform in the last 12 months. The Coroners Bill ...
Speech byKAREN STRUTHERSMEMBER FOR ALGESTERHansard 3 April 2003BRISBANE URBAN CORRIDOR STUDYMs STRUTHERS (Algester—ALP) (7.10 p.m.): The Howard federal government is the highesttaxing government Australia has ever seen. The public could rightly expect their ...
Speech byKAREN STRUTHERSMEMBER FOR ALGESTERHansard 29 April 2003MEDICAREMs STRUTHERS (Algester—ALP) (12.26 p.m.): Under the Howard government, Medicare hasbecome 'credit care'. Our Medicare cards will be of little use and the majority of Australians will ...
Speech byKAREN STRUTHERSMEMBER FOR ALGESTERHansard 8 October 2003YOUTH PARTICIPATION IN EDUCATION AND TRAINING BILL; TRAINING REFORM BILLMs STRUTHERS (Algester—ALP) (3.07 p.m.): It is pleasing to have members of the StateYouth Advisory Council with us in the ...
Speech byKAREN STRUTHERSMEMBER FOR ALGESTERHansard 14 October 200345 PLUS PROGRAMMs STRUTHERS (Algester—ALP) (12.06 p.m.): Members would be aware of the campaign toachieve 45 jobs for over 45s in 45 weeks that has been running on the south side of Brisbane. ...
Speech byKAREN STRUTHERSMEMBER FOR ALGESTERHansard 4 June 2003GAMING MACHINE AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMs STRUTHERS (Algester—ALP) (8.37 p.m.): Many Queenslanders love to gamble, and forthose with a comfortable income and standard of living the risk ...
Speech byKAREN STRUTHERSMEMBER FOR ALGESTERHansard 5 June 2003STATE BUDGET 2003-04Ms STRUTHERS (Algester—ALP) (5.49 p.m.): I am proud to report to local residents in thesuburbs of Algester, Forestdale, Calamvale and all other parts of my electorate that this ...
Speech byKAREN STRUTHERSMEMBER FOR ALGESTERHansard 30 April 2003WORKPLACE HEALTH AND SAFETY AND ANOTHER ACT AMENDMENT BILLMs STRUTHERS (Algester—ALP) (11.46 a.m.): The 100 or so work fatalities each year inQueensland are 100 too many. In fact, one injury is ...
Speech byKAREN STRUTHERSMEMBER FOR ALGESTERHansard 1 May 2003SPORTS DRUG TESTING BILLMs STRUTHERS (Algester—ALP) (12.51 p.m.): We have a proud sporting culture in Australiaand a world-class record across a range of sports to boast of. Whether as spectators or ...
Speech byKAREN STRUTHERSMEMBER FOR ALGESTERHansard 3 June 2003BEATTIE GOVERNMENT, EMPLOYMENTMs STRUTHERS (Algester—ALP) (10.26 a.m.): If you are 45 years of age, desperately seekingwork, getting the message that you are past your used-by date, who cares? Come ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR SOUTHERN DOWNSHansard 4 June 2003PARLIAMENT OF QUEENSLAND AMENDMENT BILL (No. 2)Mr SPRINGBORG (Southern Downs—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition (11.30 a.m.): At theoutset I indicate that the opposition will be supporting the ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR SOUTHERN DOWNSHansard 4 June 2003DANGEROUS PRISONERS (SEXUAL OFFENDERS) BILLMr SPRINGBORG (Southern Downs—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (2.42 p.m.): In rising tospeak to the Dangerous Prisoners (Sexual Offenders) Bill, ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR SOUTHERN DOWNSHansard 13 May 2003WATER AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr SPRINGBORG (Southern Downs—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (9.04 p.m.): I rise tomake a number of points regarding water policy tonight. As the ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR SOUTHERN DOWNSHansard 14 May 2003RACING INDUSTRYMr SPRINGBORG (Southern Downs—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (6.00 p.m.): I move—That this parliament notes the destruction of the Queensland racing industry, particularly ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR SOUTHERN DOWNSHansard 14 May 2003BIRTHS, DEATHS AND MARRIAGES REGISTRATION BILLMr SPRINGBORG (Southern Downs—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (10.41 p.m.): I rise tomake a few comments on this legislation. In doing so, I ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR SOUTHERN DOWNSHansard 30 April 2003HEALTH CAREMr SPRINGBORG (Southern Downs—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (10.26 a.m.): We haveheard much in parliament this morning from this state government about what it is doing ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR SOUTHERN DOWNSHansard 30 April 2003MORETON BAY MARINE PARKMr SPRINGBORG (Southern Downs—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (5.59 p.m.): I move—That this Parliament commits itself to promoting a pristine environment for the ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR SOUTHERN DOWNSHansard 30 April 2003FOOD PRODUCTION (SAFETY) REGULATION 2002Mr SPRINGBORG (Southern Downs—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (8.30 p.m.): I move—That the Food Production (Safety) Regulation 2002 (SL No. 353 of ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR SOUTHERN DOWNSHansard 3 April 2003OFFICE OF DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC PROSECUTIONS; SCOTT VOLKERSMr SPRINGBORG (Southern Downs—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (10.26 a.m.): When theformer Attorney-General appointed Ms Leanne Clare ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR SOUTHERN DOWNSHansard 14 May 2003QUEENSLAND HERITAGE AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr SPRINGBORG (Southern Downs—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (10.56 p.m.): At theoutset I indicate that the opposition will be ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR SOUTHERN DOWNSHansard 29 April 2003JOB CREATIONMr SPRINGBORG (Southern Downs—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (11.30 a.m.): Thismorning in parliament I asked two questions of the Minister for State Development regarding ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR SOUTHERN DOWNSHansard 30 April 2003WATER AMENDMENT REGULATION [NO. 1] 2003Mr SPRINGBORG (Southern Downs—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (10.40 p.m.): I rise tosecond the motion of disallowance moved by the Deputy Leader of ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR SOUTHERN DOWNSHansard 1 May 2003PROPERTY RIGHTSMr SPRINGBORG (Southern Downs—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (10.26 a.m.): Thecontinued rise in uncertainty and loss of security of property rights is the greatest threat to ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR SOUTHERN DOWNSHansard 13 May 2003COUNTRY RACINGMr SPRINGBORG (Southern Downs—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (10.20 a.m.): Under thisgovernment we have seen a continuation of the gutting of the Queensland racing industry. ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR SOUTHERN DOWNSHansard 13 May 2003ANGLICAN CHURCH DIOCESE OF BRISBANE REPORT; HEINER INQUIRYMr SPRINGBORG (Southern Downs—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (11.30 a.m.): On 1 May2003, the Premier came into parliament and ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR SOUTHERN DOWNSHansard 15 May 2003STAFFING LEVELS, PRIMARY INDUSTRIES DEPARTMENTMr SPRINGBORG (Southern Downs—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (10.26 a.m.): The latestvictims of this government's financial mismanagement are ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR SOUTHERN DOWNSHansard 15 May 2003SUGAR INDUSTRY AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL [No. 2]Mr SPRINGBORG (Southern Downs—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (3.04 p.m.): Today weare dealing with a bill that will have a ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR SOUTHERN DOWNSHansard 27 May 2003POSITIVE POLITICS AGENDAMr SPRINGBORG (Southern Downs—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition (10.28 a.m.): As thisgovernment is getting on with its agenda of sending Queensland broke, the ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR SOUTHERN DOWNSHansard 28 May 2003COMMUNITY AMBULANCE COVER BILLMr SPRINGBORG (Southern Downs—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (4.02 p.m.): Not wishingto plough old ground, I—Mrs Carryn Sullivan: Great!Mr SPRINGBORG: ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR SOUTHERN DOWNSHansard 28 May 2003SELECT COMMITTEE ON PARLIAMENTARY ENTITLEMENTSMr SPRINGBORG (Southern Downs—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (6.31 p.m.): I rise tooppose the motion moved in the parliament by the member for ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR SOUTHERN DOWNSHansard 29 May 2003MR W. T. D'ARCYMr SPRINGBORG (Southern Downs—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (10.28 a.m.): Last night,the Governor-General of Australia apologised for his mishandling of child abuse ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR SOUTHERN DOWNSHansard 29 May 2003VEGETATION [APPLICATION FOR CLEARING] BILLMr SPRINGBORG (Southern Downs—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (12.45 p.m.): I am notsure how I can follow that. Certainly that speech has broadened ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR SOUTHERN DOWNSHansard 27 May 2003STATE BUDGETMr SPRINGBORG (Southern Downs—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (11.30 a.m.): When weleft parliament two Thursdays ago this government was broke. We come into parliament today and ...
Speech byDr LESLEY CLARKMEMBER FOR BARRON RIVERHansard 25 November 2003POLICE POWERS AND RESPONSIBILITIES AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLDr LESLEY CLARK (Barron River—ALP) (3.00 p.m.): I am very pleased to rise to speak to thePolice Powers and ...
Speech byLEX BELL, MP MEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 25 February 2003LOCAL GOVERNMENT LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr BELL (Surfers Paradise—Ind) (4.46 p.m.): I rise briefly to support this bill. I do believe,though, that there may have been one or two ...
Speech byLEX BELL, MP MEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 26 February 2003OCCUPANTS [HOME INVASION] PROTECTION BILLMr BELL (Surfers Paradise—Ind) (10.29 p.m.): I did not think I would ever be rising in this Houseto support a bill which sought to remove a ...
Speech byLEX BELL, MP MEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 4 June 2003PARLIAMENT OF QUEENSLAND AMENDMENT BILL [No. 2]Mr BELL (Surfers Paradise—Ind) (11.55 a.m.): I rise to second the amendment moved by themember for Nicklin and, in doing so, say that it gives ...
Speech byLEX BELL, MP MEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 5 June 2003STATE BUDGET 2003-04Mr BELL (Surfers Paradise—Ind) (4.44 p.m.): Last year in this House I criticised the budget and,perhaps by coincidence, I was not any longer on the Indy invitation list, ...
Speech byLEX BELL, MP MEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 20 August 2003APPROPRIATION BILLS—ESTIMATES COMMITTEE BMr BELL (Surfers Paradise—Ind) (3.12 p.m.): As a member of Estimates Committee B, I rise tosupport the recommendation of the committee. At the ...
Speech byLEX BELL, MP MEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 10 September 2003EVIDENCE [PROTECTION OF CHILDREN] AMENDMENT BILLMr BELL (Surfers Paradise—Ind) (12.13 p.m.): I rise to speak on one aspect of the Evidence(Protection of Children) Amendment Bill. Clause ...
Speech byLEX BELL, MP MEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 27 May 2003RESIDENTIAL TENANCIES AUTHORITY AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr BELL (Surfers Paradise—Ind) (5.18 p.m.): In rising to speak to the bill, I will limit myself to theaspect that relates ...
Speech byLEX BELL, MP MEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 28 May 2003COMMUNITY AMBULANCE COVER BILLMr BELL (Surfers Paradise—Ind) (12.23 p.m.): Those in the House who have good memoriesmay recall that some time ago, when the opposition moved a motion against ...
Speech byLEX BELL, MP MEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 28 May 2003SELECT COMMITTEE ON PARLIAMENTARY ENTITLEMENTSMr BELL (Surfers Paradise—Ind) (6.36 p.m.): I rise to support the motion moved by themember for Nicklin and also to compliment him for bringing ...
Speech byLEX BELL, MP MEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 3 June 2003GOLD COAST SCHOOLIES COMMITTEEMr BELL (Surfers Paradise—Ind) (12.01 p.m.): On 15 May this year, the Premier tabled in thisHouse a list of the 12-person board of the Gold Coast schoolies ...
Speech byLEX BELL, MP MEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 1 April 2003INDY CAR GRAND PRIX AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr BELL (Surfers Paradise—Ind) (3.07 p.m.): When the Gold Coast Indy Car Grand Prix Actwas brought in in 1990, it was brought in in a ...
Speech byLEX BELL, MP MEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 2 April 2003FEES AND CHARGES, IDENTIFICATION IN BUDGET PAPERSMr BELL (Surfers Paradise—Ind) (6.43 p.m.): I rise to support the motion by the member forNicklin. I was surprised to hear the honourable ...
Speech byLEX BELL, MP MEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 2 April 2003CIVIL LIABILITY BILLMr BELL (Surfers Paradise—Ind) (11.44 a.m.): When we were debating an earlier but similar billin this House I said to the Attorney-General that further changes would ...
Speech byLEX BELL, MP MEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 27 February 2003BODY CORPORATE AND COMMUNITY MANAGEMENT AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENTBILLMr BELL (Surfers Paradise—Ind) (3.25 p.m.): When the minister introduced this bill in the Housein December I ...
Speech byLEX BELL, MP MEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 12 March 2003CRIMINAL DEFAMATION AMENDMENT BILLMr BELL (Surfers Paradise—Ind) (9.34 p.m.) In an earlier life, when I had many fewer greyhairs, I was a lecturer of broadcasting students on the subject of ...
Speech byLEX BELL, MP MEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 26 March 2003SCHOOLIES WEEK TASK FORCEMr BELL (Surfers Paradise—Ind) (10.20 a.m.): I really should be using this timeslot to makesome very colourful statements about the schoolies task force which has ...
Speech byLEX BELL, MP MEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 1 April 2003GOLD COAST FISHERMENS COOPERATIVEMr BELL (Surfers Paradise—Ind) (11.51 a.m.): Commercial fishing on the Gold Coast is one ofour very earliest industries. Historically, it was the second ...
Speech byLEX BELL, MP MEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 29 October 2003LOW-CARE AGED FACILITY, GOLD COASTMr BELL (Surfers Paradise—Ind) (10.27 a.m.): It is said that timing is everything in politics and itis well known that we are now at a time leading up to ...
Speech byLEX BELL, MP MEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 30 October 2003MACINTOSH ISLAND PARK; GOLD COAST INDYMr BELL (Surfers Paradise—Ind) (7.10 p.m.): We have just completed another successful Indydespite rain and hail. At least this year, unlike last ...
Speech byLEX BELL, MP MEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 26 November 2003QUEENSLAND HOSPITALS, RENAL DIALYSISMr BELL (Surfers Paradise—Ind) (10.23 a.m.): I rise to draw to the attention of the House andthe Minister for Health a matter of which the minister ...
Speech byLEX BELL, MP MEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 7 October 2003TOURISM SERVICES BILLMr BELL (Surfers Paradise—Ind) (5.39 p.m.): I rise to make what will probably be my shortestspeech in this House. Like others, I have long been in dialogue with the ...
Speech byLEX BELL, MP MEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 9 October 2003YOUTH PARTICIPATION IN EDUCATION AND TRAINING BILL; TRAINING REFORM BILLMr BELL (Surfers Paradise—Ind) (2.34 p.m.): At the outset may I say that I do favour the billbefore the House and I ...
Speech byLIDDY CLARKMEMBER FOR CLAYFIELDHansard 25 February 2003LILLEY AUSTRALIA DAY AWARDS; HAMILTON CITIZENSHIP CEREMONYMs LIDDY CLARK (Clayfield—ALP) (7.26 p.m.): Two significant 2003 Australia Day awardsceremonies were held in the electorate of Clayfield. ...
Speech byLEX BELL, MP MEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 13 May 2003OVERCROWDING, GOLD COAST RAIL SERVICEMr BELL (Surfers Paradise—Ind) (10.24 a.m.): A few years ago Gold Coast residents and thetourism industry were delighted at the opening of the Gold Coast ...
Speech byLINDY NELSON-CARRMEMBER FOR MUNDINGBURRAHansard 14 October 2003TOWNSVILLE; RUGBY WORLD CUPMs NELSON-CARR (Mundingburra—ALP) (11.40 a.m.): Today it gives me pleasure to rise tospeak of all things Townsville. Townsville is a great place to live. I know ...
Speech byLINDY NELSON-CARRMEMBER FOR MUNDINGBURRAHansard 15 October 2003HEALTH LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMs NELSON-CARR (Mundingburra—ALP) (12.00 p.m.): I rise in support of the HealthLegislation Amendment Bill 2003 which amends the 11 health portfolio acts ...
Speech byLINDY NELSON-CARRMEMBER FOR MUNDINGBURRAHansard 16 October 2003GRAMMAR SCHOOLS AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMs NELSON-CARR (Mundingburra—ALP) (12.45 p.m.): It gives me great pleasure to rise insupport of the Grammar Schools and Other ...
Speech byLINDY NELSON-CARRMEMBER FOR MUNDINGBURRAHansard 28 October 2003TOWNSVILLE HOSPITALMs NELSON-CARR (Mundingburra—ALP) (11.58 a.m.): Last week in Townsville we had anotherbusy week in the headlines with the Rugby World Cup. We also had a very timely ...
Speech byLINDY NELSON-CARRMEMBER FOR MUNDINGBURRAHansard 20 August 2003APPROPRIATION BILLS—ESTIMATES COMMITTEE DMs NELSON-CARR (Mundingburra—ALP) (5.21 p.m.): I am very proud to belong to agovernment that has continued to deliver on record health budgets. I ...
Speech byLINDY NELSON-CARRMEMBER FOR MUNDINGBURRAHansard 21 August 2003AUSTRALIAN HEALTH CARE AGREEMENTMs NELSON-CARR (Mundingburra—ALP) (12.48 p.m.): I have just been sitting here listening tothe appalling tirade from members on the other side.Mrs Carryn ...
Speech byLINDY NELSON-CARRMEMBER FOR MUNDINGBURRAHansard 10 September 2003EVIDENCE [PROTECTION OF CHILDREN] AMENDMENT BILLMs NELSON-CARR (Mundingburra—ALP) (12.49 p.m.): It gives me pleasure to rise to speak insupport of the Evidence (Protection of Children) ...
Speech byLINDY NELSON-CARRMEMBER FOR MUNDINGBURRAHansard 11 September 2003HOUSING BILLMs NELSON-CARR (Mundingburra—ALP) (12.30 p.m.): Thank goodness for the member forRockhampton, the Minister for Housing, whose Housing Bill 2003 I support today. Homelessness ...
Speech byMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard 26 February 2003OCCUPANTS [HOME INVASION] PROTECTION BILLMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—Ind) (10.33 p.m.): In rising to speak to the Occupants(Home Invasion) Protection Bill 2002, I have to say that the ...
Speech byMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard 27 February 2003WEAPONS AND ANOTHER ACT AMENDMENT BILLMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—Ind) (12.13 p.m.): In rising to speak to the Weapons andAnother Act Amendment Bill, weapons licensing and the ownership ...
Speech byMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard 27 February 2003BODY CORPORATE AND COMMUNITY MANAGEMENT AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENTBILLMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—Ind) (5.53 p.m.): In rising to speak to this bill, I would like togive some history ...
Speech byMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard 27 February 2003DAIRY FARMERSMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—Ind) (6.44 p.m.): On 21 February I had the opportunity, theprivilege and also the sadness to attend a dairy crisis meeting in Biloela, which is ...
Speech byMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard 11 March 2003APPOINTMENT OF GOVERNOR OF QUEENSLANDMs Quentin Bryce AOMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—Ind) (3.36 p.m.): I rise on behalf of the Independents tosupport the motion for the appointment of Ms ...
Speech byMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard 25 February 2003INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES GROUP, QUEENSLAND RAILMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—Ind) (11.50 a.m.): I rise to speak in relation to a QR issuein my electorate. I thank the QR workers for ...
Speech byMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard 25 February 2003QUEENSLAND BUILDING SERVICES AUTHORITY AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—Ind) (2.43 p.m.): I rise to support the general concepts inthis legislation. As I ...
Speech byMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard 25 February 2003LOCAL GOVERNMENT LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—Ind) (5.18 p.m.): I rise to speak to the Local GovernmentLegislation Amendment Bill and note that the amendments ...
Speech byLINDY NELSON-CARRMEMBER FOR MUNDINGBURRAHansard 12 November 2003HOSPITAL EMERGENCY DEPARTMENTSMs NELSON-CARR (Mundingburra—ALP) (6.50 p.m.): From the outset, I have to say what abreathtaking array of ignorance from the opposition. It would know that ...
Speech byLINDY NELSON-CARRMEMBER FOR MUNDINGBURRAHansard 25 November 2003HEALTH PORTFOLIOMs NELSON-CARR (Mundingburra—ALP) (11.46 a.m.): I am very proud to have beenassociated with the Health portfolio during this term of government. It has been an education, ...
Speech byLINDY NELSON-CARRMEMBER FOR MUNDINGBURRAHansard 27 November 2003PARLIAMENTARY AMNESTY GROUPHuman Rights Violations, MyanmarMs NELSON-CARR (Mundingburra—ALP) (3.20 p.m.): I also rise to support the motion and joinmy colleagues to express outrage at ...
Speech byMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard 11 March 2003PROHIBITION OF HUMAN CLONING BILLREGULATION OF RESEARCH INVOLVING HUMAN EMBRYOS ANDASSISTED REPRODUCTIVE TECHNOLOGY BILLMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—Ind) (9.40 p.m.): In rising to speak to ...
Speech byLINDY NELSON-CARRMEMBER FOR MUNDINGBURRAHansard 28 October 2003PUBLIC HEALTH [INFECTION CONTROL FOR PERSONAL APPEARANCE SERVICES] BILLMs NELSON-CARR (Mundingburra—ALP) (11.22 p.m.): I rise to support the Public Health(Infection Control for Personal ...
Speech byLINDY NELSON-CARRMEMBER FOR MUNDINGBURRAHansard 11 November 2003DISABILITY ACCESS CARDMs NELSON-CARR (Mundingburra—ALP) (11.41 a.m.): I rise to speak of something verypositive and innovative that would provide people with a disability and their ...
Speech byLINDY NELSON-CARRMEMBER FOR MUNDINGBURRAHansard 12 November 2003EDUCATION AND OTHER LEGISLATION [STUDENT PROTECTION] AMENDMENT BILLMs NELSON-CARR (Mundingburra—ALP) (2.30 p.m.): Our most precious commodity is ourchildren. I think I should know, ...
Speech byMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard 26 February 2003SEXUAL OFFENCES [PROTECTION OF CHILDREN] AMENDMENT BILLMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—Ind) (2.50 p.m.): In rising to speak to this bill, I want tocomment on the last matter raised by the ...
Speech byLINDY NELSON-CARRMEMBER FOR MUNDINGBURRAHansard 27 November 2003VALEDICTORYMs NELSON-CARR (Mundingburra—ALP) (5.42 p.m.): I rise to join others today—and it givesme great pleasure to do so but also some sadness—to farewell three ministers from this ...
Speech byCHRIS CUMMINSMEMBER FOR KAWANAHansard 26 November 2003ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLENVIRONMENTAL LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr CUMMINS (Kawana—ALP) (9.06 p.m.): I am very happy to contribute to the EnvironmentalProtection ...
Speech byCHRIS FOLEYMember for MARYBOROUGHHansard 28 May 2003MEMBER FOR MARYBOROUGHHon. A. M. BLIGH (South Brisbane—ALP) (Leader of the House) (5.37 p.m.), by leave, withoutnotice: I move—That the House notes the election of the member for Maryborough.Mr ...
Speech byCHRIS FOLEYMember for MARYBOROUGHHansard 28 May 2003SELECT COMMITTEE ON PARLIAMENTARY ENTITLEMENTSMr CHRIS FOLEY (Maryborough—Ind) (6.27 p.m.): I rise to speak in support of the motionmoved by the member for Nicklin, which in substance requests the ...
Speech byCHRIS FOLEYMember for MARYBOROUGHHansard 28 May 2003WEAPONS [HANDGUNS AND TRAFFICKING] AMENDMENT BILLMr CHRIS FOLEY (Maryborough—Ind) (3.07 a.m.): I have a constituent named Linda Blowerswho is a champion sporting shooter who competes for Australia ...
Speech byCHRIS FOLEYMember for MARYBOROUGHHansard 29 May 2003VEGETATION [APPLICATION FOR CLEARING] BILLMr CHRIS FOLEY (Maryborough—Ind) (4.59 p.m.): I rise to speak on the Vegetation(Application for Clearing) Bill 2003. There is no denying that we live on the ...
Speech byCHRIS FOLEYMember for MARYBOROUGHHansard 29 May 2003POLICE AND CITIZENS YOUTH CLUB, MARYBOROUGHMr CHRIS FOLEY (Maryborough—Ind) (6.55 p.m.): I rise to speak in this adjournment debate topay tribute to a gentleman called Mr Bob Macfie, who has worked ...
Speech byCHRIS FOLEYMember for MARYBOROUGHHansard 4 June 2003GAMING MACHINE AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr CHRIS FOLEY (Maryborough—Ind) (8.55 p.m.): I refer to the Queensland ResponsibleGambling Strategy which was put together by the Hon. Terry ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 3 April 2003INFRASTRUCTURE SPENDINGDr WATSON (Moggill—Lib) (7.01 p.m.): This morning the Courier-Mail's new business editor,Paul Syvret, published an article titled 'Smart State running on empty'. In that ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 1 May 2003POLICE FACILITY, KENMOREDr WATSON (Moggill—Lib) (6.42 p.m.): On 10 March this year I wrote to the Commissioner forPolice regarding the establishment of a better police facility in the Kenmore area. I ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 14 May 2003ELECTRICITY AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLDr WATSON (Moggill—Lib) (3.16 p.m.): I rise to speak to the Electricity and Other LegislationAmendment Bill 2003. At the outset, I indicate that the ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 14 May 2003GAS SUPPLY BILLDr WATSON (Moggill—Lib) (4.46 p.m.): I rise to speak on the Gas Supply Bill 2003. Again, thecoalition will support this bill. I would like to thank the minister for arranging the ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 11 March 2003PROHIBITION OF HUMAN CLONING BILLREGULATION OF RESEARCH INVOLVING HUMAN EMBRYOS ANDASSISTED REPRODUCTIVE TECHNOLOGY BILLDr WATSON (Moggill—Lib) (6.00 p.m.): I rise to speak on the Research ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 13 March 2003QUEENSLAND FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICEDr WATSON (Moggill—Lib) (7.23 p.m.): When we last met on 26 February I put on notice aquestion to the Minister for Emergency Services inquiring whether the ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 25 March 2003UNIQUESTDr WATSON (Moggill—Lib) (7.37 p.m.): I rise to bring to the attention of the House apresentation by Mr David Henderson, the managing director and CEO of Uniquest Pty Ltd, to theUniversity ...
Speech byMr D. BRISKEYMEMBER FOR CLEVELANDHansard 14 October 2003POLICE SERVICE ADMINISTRATION [ALCOHOL AND DRUG TESTING] AMENDMENT BILLMr BRISKEY (Cleveland—ALP) (9.47 p.m.): It gives me great pleasure to rise in supportof the Police Service Administration ...
Speech byMr D. BRISKEYMEMBER FOR CLEVELANDHansard 30 October 2003TAB QUEENSLAND LIMITED PRIVATISATION AMENDMENT BILLMr BRISKEY (Cleveland—ALP) (3.41 p.m.): Madam Deputy Speaker, I rise to speak insupport of this bill, but before I do I would like to seek your ...
Speech byMr D. BRISKEYMEMBER FOR CLEVELANDHansard 30 October 2003RACISMMr BRISKEY (Cleveland—ALP) (6.49 p.m.): Recently a number of members of this Housewent back to school, and might I say they were outstanding students. They went back to take thecane to ...
Speech byMr D. BRISKEYMEMBER FOR CLEVELANDHansard 12 November 2003CULTURAL DIVERSITYMr BRISKEY (Cleveland—ALP) (10.22 a.m.): The people of Queensland are as diverseas our landscape. With 17 per cent of us born overseas, we come from over 150 ...
Speech byMr D. BRISKEYMEMBER FOR CLEVELANDHansard 12 November 2003EDUCATION AND OTHER LEGISLATION [STUDENT PROTECTION] AMENDMENT BILLMr BRISKEY (Cleveland—ALP) (3.36 p.m.): It gives me great pleasure to rise to speak insupport of this bill. As members know, ...
Speech byMr D. BRISKEYMEMBER FOR CLEVELANDHansard 12 November 2003EDUCATION [GENERAL PROVISIONS] AMENDMENT BILLMr BRISKEY (Cleveland—ALP) (10.31 p.m.): It gives me great pleasure to rise and speakin support of the Education (General Provisions) Amendment ...
Speech byMr D. BRISKEYMEMBER FOR CLEVELANDHansard 25 November 2003POLICE POWERS AND RESPONSIBILITIES AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr BRISKEY (Cleveland—ALP) (5.23 p.m.): I rise to speak in support of the PolicePowers and Responsibilities and Other ...
Speech byMr D. BRISKEYMEMBER FOR CLEVELANDHansard 27 November 2003MULTICULTURAL SERVICE AWARDSMr BRISKEY (Cleveland—ALP) (10.17 a.m.): Multicultural Service Awards honourindividuals and organisations that have enriched our society while, at the same time, ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 25 February 2003AMBULANCE LEVYDr WATSON (Moggill—Lib) (7.40 p.m.): When the Premier introduced his latest tax onQueenslanders, the new ambulance levy, he did his usual trick of trying to blame other people. ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 2 April 2003CIVIL LIABILITY BILLDr WATSON (Moggill—Lib) (12.22 p.m.): I rise to speak briefly to the Civil Liability Bill. Generally,like every other member in the House, I and the Liberal Party will be ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 28 May 2003COMMUNITY AMBULANCE COVER BILLDr WATSON (Moggill—Lib) (4.20 p.m.): I rise to speak very briefly on the CommunityAmbulance Cover Bill 2003. This bill is a mechanism for the Beattie government to ...
Speech byMr D. BRISKEYMEMBER FOR CLEVELANDHansard 13 November 2003DISASTER MANAGEMENT BILLMr BRISKEY (Cleveland—ALP) (5.18 p.m.): I have been listening with interest to thedebate on this bill. Apart from the fact that every member who has spoken supports this ...
Speech byMr D. BRISKEYMEMBER FOR CLEVELANDHansard 14 October 2003ARTS LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr BRISKEY (Cleveland—ALP) (5.15 p.m.): It gives me great pleasure to rise to speak insupport of the Arts Legislation Amendment Bill 2003. I must confess my ...
Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 7 October 2003COMMERCIAL AND CONSUMER TRIBUNAL REGULATION 2003Ms BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (10.17 p.m.): I join the previous speaker in arguing against thisdisallowance motion. I really have tried to understand the ...
Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 8 October 2003YOUTH PARTICIPATION IN EDUCATION AND TRAINING BILL; TRAINING REFORM BILLMs BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (3.47 p.m.): There is no more important responsibility of governmentthan the education of the people and, ...
Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 14 October 2003ARTS LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMs BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (4.38 p.m.): I am pleased to support the Arts Legislation AmendmentBill 2003. It will come as no surprise to members of this House that people in ...
Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 14 October 2003MRS M. MEOLIMs BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (10.53 p.m.): I was sad to attend the celebration of the life of MaryMeoli at St Theresa's Catholic Church, Edmonton, on 2 October. Mary Meoli, 78 years of age, ...
Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 15 October 2003HEALTH LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMs BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (4.36 p.m.): I, too, am pleased to support the Health LegislationAmendment Bill. I particularly want to talk about some issues around changes ...
Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 16 October 2003SECOND-HAND DEALERS AND PAWNBROKERS BILLMs BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (3.46 p.m.): I am pleased to support the Second-Hand Dealers andPawnbrokers Bill 2003. As honourable members have already been informed, ...
Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 10 September 2003HOUSING BILLMs BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (5.44 p.m.): I am pleased to speak in support of the Housing Bill2003. The Housing Bill provides a great opportunity for the Queensland government to enshrine ...
Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 11 September 2003CHILD PROTECTION [INTERNATIONAL MEASURES] BILLMs BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (3.45 p.m.): I am pleased to join other members to rise to speak insupport of the Child Protection (International Measures) Bill ...
Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 7 October 2003CAIRNS, PUBLIC DRUNKENNESSMs BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (12.17 p.m.): Cairns has long had a problem with intoxication inpublic places, particularly in the CBD. In fact, some time ago, in amusing myself with ...
Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 7 October 2003LIQUOR AMENDMENT BILLMs BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (3.03 p.m.): I am pleased to join other members of the House insupporting the Liquor Amendment Bill 2003, which in its substance is about mandatory training ...
Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 5 June 2003STATE BUDGET 2003-04Ms BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (12.53 p.m.): I am pleased indeed to rise to support the budget. It isan excellent budget. So far as Cairns is concerned, I have to say that it is even better ...
Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 9 September 2003CAIRNS BASE HOSPITALMs BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (12.08 p.m.): I rise to inform members of the House on the progressat Cairns Base Hospital. Members will recall that the Cairns Base Hospital has been ...
Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 9 September 2003MARINE PARKS AMENDMENT BILLMs BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (3.13 p.m.): What equivocation from the other side of the House! Thebottom line is that the opposition supports the bill. What we as a government ...
Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 30 April 2003LAND LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMs BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (4.34 p.m.): I endorse the sentiments of many members of thisHouse, particularly those of the previous speaker, the member for Hervey Bay. I am ...
Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 14 May 2003COMMERCIAL AND CONSUMER TRIBUNAL BILLMs BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (5.30 p.m.): I am pleased to speak to this Commercial and ConsumerTribunal Bill, having had an interest in it from its early development. I ...
Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 27 May 2003FISHING INDUSTRY, CAIRNSMs BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (12.14 p.m.): I am sorry to inform honourable members that thefishing industry in Cairns is in major strife. The fishing industry is facing the worst crisis ...
Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 4 June 2003GAMING MACHINE AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMs BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (9.10 p.m.): I am pleased indeed to support the Gaming Machineand Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2003 and to pay my compliments ...
Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 3 April 2003CIVIL LIABILITY BILLMs BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (11.54 a.m.): I am pleased indeed to support the Civil Liability Billbefore the parliament. There are some comments that I would particularly like to make ...
Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 3 April 2003DRIVESAFEMs BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (7.16 p.m.): This year, the Parliamentary Travelsafe Committee isfocusing on novice driver and rider issues. I would like to draw the attention of the members of theHouse ...
Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 29 April 2003WORKPLACE HEALTH AND SAFETY AND ANOTHER ACT AMENDMENT BILLMs BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (6.00 p.m.): I am pleased to support the Workplace Health andSafety and Another Act Amendment Bill 2002. As others ...
Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 26 March 2003HEALTH AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMs BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (3.21 p.m.): I am also pleased to rise in support of the Health andOther Legislation Amendment Bill with all of its complexity. Many of ...
Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 27 March 2003CORONERS BILL; CREMATIONS BILLMs BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (6.35 p.m.): I too am pleased to support the Coroners Bill and theCremations Bill before the House. I wish only to take a few minutes of the House's ...
Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 7 October 2003TOURISM SERVICES BILLMs BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (6.10 p.m.): I would like to endorse the remarks made by theprevious speaker, the member for Tablelands. We do not always agree in this House, but tonight ...
Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 10 September 2003EVIDENCE [PROTECTION OF CHILDREN] AMENDMENT BILLMs BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (3.24 p.m.): I am pleased to join other honourable members in thisHouse in supporting the Evidence (Protection of Children) ...
Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 2 April 2003FEES AND CHARGES, IDENTIFICATION IN BUDGET PAPERSMs BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (6.38 p.m.): I rise to oppose the motion of the member for Nicklin. Itis a motion no doubt with good intentions, as he and other ...
Speech byELISA ROBERTSMEMBER FOR GYMPIEHansard 5 June 2003STATE BUDGET 2003-04Miss ELISA ROBERTS (Gympie—Ind) (11.58 p.m.): I rise this evening to provide my responseto the budget and to comment on the impact it will have on the people who make up the ...
Speech byELISA ROBERTSMEMBER FOR GYMPIEHansard 20 August 2003APPROPRIATION BILLS—ESTIMATES COMMITTEE CMiss ELISA ROBERTS (Gympie—Ind) (4.13 p.m.): I would like to begin my response byacknowledging the chair of Estimates Committee C for his fairness in the ...
Speech byELISA ROBERTSMEMBER FOR GYMPIEHansard 21 August 2003APPROPRIATION BILLS—ESTIMATES COMMITTEE FMiss ELISA ROBERTS (Gympie—ONP) (5.03 p.m.): Although I was not a member of EstimatesCommittee F, I am pleased to be able to respond to the proceedings, ...
Speech byELISA ROBERTSMEMBER FOR GYMPIEHansard 15 October 2003WATER SUPPLYMiss ELISA ROBERTS (Gympie—Ind) (6.25 p.m.): I am pleased to speak to the motion movedby the member for Lockyer but not so pleased that inadequate water supply continues to be an ...
Speech byELISA ROBERTSMEMBER FOR GYMPIEHansard 29 October 2003APPROPRIATION BILL [No. 2]; APPROPRIATION [PARLIAMENT] BILL [No. 2] Miss ELISA ROBERTS (Gympie—Ind) (2.50 p.m.): I am pleased to be able to take thisopportunity to discuss the appropriation bills ...
Speech byELISA ROBERTSMEMBER FOR GYMPIEHansard 30 October 2003PUBLIC HOSPITALSMiss ELISA ROBERTS (Gympie—Ind) (6.46 p.m.): Whilst I was pleased to hear the Premier'sministerial statement regarding the reduction in waiting times for urgent and semi-urgent ...
Speech byELISA ROBERTSMEMBER FOR GYMPIEHansard 11 November 2003GYMPIE PUBLIC HOSPITAL, PRIVACY LAWSMiss ELISA ROBERTS (Gympie—Ind) (12.01 p.m.): During the last session of parliament Iasked a question of the Minister for Health regarding the recent ...
Speech byELISA ROBERTSMEMBER FOR GYMPIEHansard 28 May 2003WEAPONS [HANDGUNS AND TRAFFICKING] AMENDMENT BILLMiss ELISA ROBERTS (Gympie—Ind) (12.31 a.m.): I have no doubt that there will be nosurprise shown in this House when I say that this bill, the Weapons ...
Speech byELISA ROBERTSMEMBER FOR GYMPIEHansard 4 June 2003MAKING A DIFFERENCE PROGRAMMiss ELISA ROBERTS (Gympie—Ind) (10.36 p.m.): I would like to take the opportunity thisevening to bring to the attention of the House the work of an exceptional group of ...
Speech byELISA ROBERTSMEMBER FOR GYMPIEHansard 10 September 2003HOUSING BILLMiss ELISA ROBERTS (Gympie—Ind) (5.56 p.m.): I rise tonight to speak in support of theHousing Bill 2003. The issue of housing affordability and availability in the Gympie electorate ...
Speech byELISA ROBERTSMEMBER FOR GYMPIEHansard 11 September 2003CLEAN UP THE BAY DAYMiss ELISA ROBERTS (Gympie—Ind) (7.33 p.m.): Once again the communities in the Gympieelectorate are showing the way forward. I am pleased to be able to highlight the great ...
Speech byELISA ROBERTSMEMBER FOR GYMPIEHansard 8 October 2003VAGRANTS, GAMING AND OTHER OFFENCES [FLAG PROTECTION] AMENDMENT BILLMiss ELISA ROBERTS (Gympie—Ind) (9.41 p.m.): I rise this evening to speak in support of theVagrants, Gaming and Other Offences ...
Speech byELISA ROBERTSMEMBER FOR GYMPIEHansard 2 April 2003CIVIL LIABILITY BILLMiss ELISA ROBERTS (Gympie—Ind) (2.42 p.m.): The rising cost of insurance premiums, aswe are all acutely aware, has caused major problems for many within the community, with the ...
Speech byELISA ROBERTSMEMBER FOR GYMPIEHansard 2 April 2003CRIMINAL CODE [PALLIATIVE CARE] AMENDMENT BILLMiss ELISA ROBERTS (Gympie—ONP) (8.41 p.m.): I rise to speak in support of the CriminalCode (Palliative Care) Amendment Bill. The principal objective of ...
Speech byELISA ROBERTSMEMBER FOR GYMPIEHansard 29 April 2003STANDBY SUICIDE BEREAVEMENT RESPONSE SERVICEMiss ELISA ROBERTS (Gympie—ONP) (7.00 p.m.): I take this opportunity to bring to theattention of the House the marvellous work being carried out by the ...
Speech byELISA ROBERTSMEMBER FOR GYMPIEHansard 26 November 2003DEPARTMENT OF FAMILIESMiss ELISA ROBERTS (Gympie—Ind) (6.36 p.m.): I rise this evening to speak in support of themotion in regards to the need for increased funding to be allocated to the ...
Speech byELISA ROBERTSMEMBER FOR GYMPIEHansard 26 November 2003DAIRY INDUSTRYMiss ELISA ROBERTS (Gympie—Ind) (12.30 a.m.): As most honourable members would beaware, the effects of deregulation upon the dairy industry in Queensland have been in many ...
Speech byELISA ROBERTSMEMBER FOR GYMPIEHansard 9 October 2003YOUTH PARTICIPATION IN EDUCATION AND TRAINING BILL; TRAINING REFORM BILLMiss ELISA ROBERTS (Gympie—Ind) (12.16 p.m.): I rise this afternoon to speak in support ofthe Youth Participation in Education ...
Speech byELISA ROBERTSMEMBER FOR GYMPIEHansard 14 October 2003INDEPENDENTSMiss ELISA ROBERTS (Gympie—Ind) (10.38 p.m.): As a member of parliament, I see my roleas being the voice of the people who make up my electorate. I believe as an Independent I am in ...
Speech byELISA ROBERTSMEMBER FOR GYMPIEHansard 27 May 2003COMMUNITY AMBULANCE COVER BILLMiss ELISA ROBERTS (Gympie—Ind) (11.59 p.m.): In rising to speak against the Beattiegovernment's new ambulance levy, I have to state that in the two years that I have been ...
Speech byELISA ROBERTSMEMBER FOR GYMPIEHansard 27 March 2003GYMPIE ELECTORATE, MENTAL ILLNESSMiss ELISA ROBERTS (Gympie—Ind) (7.12 p.m.): I rise to speak about the grave anddisturbing situation that the people of my electorate are facing with regard to the ...
Speech byHon. GORDON NUTTALLMEMBER FOR SANDGATE Hansard 30 April 2003WORKPLACE HEALTH AND SAFETY AND ANOTHER ACT AMENDMENT BILLHon. G. R. NUTTALL (Sandgate—ALP) (Minister for Industrial Relations) (12.44 p.m.), in reply:Firstly, I thank all honourable members ...
Speech byHon. GORDON NUTTALLMEMBER FOR SANDGATE Hansard 14 May 2003WORKERS' COMPENSATION AND REHABILITATION BILLHon. G. R. NUTTALL (Sandgate—ALP) (Minister for Industrial Relations) (2.30 p.m.), continuingin reply: Last night I indicated to the House that I ...
Speech byGEOFF WILSONMEMBER FOR FERNY GROVEHansard 11 November 2003PUBLIC HOUSINGMr WILSON (Ferny Grove—ALP) (10.27 a.m.): About 3,000 people in my electorate rely uponpublic housing. Many more who need public housing are struggling to survive in the private ...
Speech byGEOFF WILSONMEMBER FOR FERNY GROVEHansard 11 November 2003Ms P. HANSON; Mr D. ETTRIDGEMr WILSON (Ferny Grove—ALP) (3.42 p.m.): Two people were convicted by a jury of their peersfor criminal fraud of half a million dollars and sentenced to three years ...
Speech byGEOFF WILSONMEMBER FOR FERNY GROVEHansard 25 November 2003POLICE POWERS AND RESPONSIBILITIES AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr WILSON (Ferny Grove—ALP) (4.55 p.m.): It is my pleasure to rise in support of the PolicePowers and Responsibilities ...
Speech byHon. GORDON NUTTALLMEMBER FOR SANDGATE Hansard 2 April 2003MINISTERIAL STATEMENTIndustrial RelationsHon. G. R. NUTTALL (Sandgate—ALP) (Minister for Industrial Relations) (10.21 a.m.): Thefederal government's $60-million royal commission into the ...
Speech byHon. GORDON NUTTALLMEMBER FOR SANDGATE Hansard 3 April 2003MINISTERIAL STATEMENTWorkCover PremiumsHon. G. R. NUTTALL (Sandgate—ALP) (Minister for Industrial Relations) (10.19 a.m.): I havestood before this House on many occasions with good news about ...
Speech byHon. GORDON NUTTALLMEMBER FOR SANDGATE Hansard 29 April 2003WORKERS' COMPENSATION AND REHABILITATION BILLHon. G. R. NUTTALL (Sandgate—ALP) (Minister for Industrial Relations) (3.04 p.m.): I move—That the bill be now read a second time.When the ...
Speech byHon. GORDON NUTTALLMEMBER FOR SANDGATE Hansard 30 April 2003MINISTERIAL STATEMENTWorkplace Health and Safety WeekHon. G. R. NUTTALL (Sandgate—ALP) (Minister for Industrial Relations) (10.19 a.m.): As manyas 100 people this year in Queensland will ...
Speech byGEOFF WILSONMEMBER FOR FERNY GROVEHansard 20 August 2003APPROPRIATION BILLS—ESTIMATES COMMITTEE BMr WILSON (Ferny Grove—ALP) (2.56 p.m.): It is a delight to address the committee in relationto Estimates Committee B. I want to firstly place on record ...
Speech byGEOFF WILSONMEMBER FOR FERNY GROVEHansard 9 September 2003TRANSPORT INFRASTRUCTURE AND ANOTHER ACT AMENDMENT BILLMr WILSON (Ferny Grove—ALP) (10.29 p.m.): It is my pleasure to speak in support of theTransport Infrastructure and Another Act Amendment ...
Speech byGEOFF WILSONMEMBER FOR FERNY GROVEHansard 10 September 2003EVIDENCE [PROTECTION OF CHILDREN] AMENDMENT BILLMr WILSON (Ferny Grove—ALP) (3.48 p.m.): It is my pleasure to stand to speak in support ofthe Evidence (Protection of Children) Amendment ...
Speech byGEOFF WILSONMEMBER FOR FERNY GROVEHansard 10 September 2003TRANSPORTMr WILSON (Ferny Grove—ALP) (6.53 p.m.): It is my pleasure to support the amendment tothis motion. I confess that when I heard this motion moved this morning by the Leader of ...
Speech byGEOFF WILSONMEMBER FOR FERNY GROVEHansard 19 August 2003MOTION OF CONDOLENCEDeath of Mr E. G. Lloyd, MPMr WILSON (Ferny Grove—ALP) (9.39 a.m.): I wish to speak briefly about the late Eric Lloyd. Anumber of the older suburbs of my electorate of Ferny ...
Speech byGEOFF WILSONMEMBER FOR FERNY GROVEHansard 19 August 2003CHEMICAL, BIOLOGICAL AND RADIOLOGICAL EMERGENCY POWERS AMENDMENT BILLMr WILSON (Ferny Grove—ALP) (6.15 p.m.): It is my great pleasure to rise in support of theChemical, Biological and ...
Speech byGEOFF WILSONMEMBER FOR FERNY GROVEHansard 19 August 2003CORRECTIVE SERVICES AMENDMENT BILLMr WILSON (Ferny Grove—ALP) (9.20 p.m.): It is my pleasure to speak in support of theCorrective Services Amendment Bill 2003. I want to focus in particular on a ...
Speech byGEOFF WILSONMEMBER FOR FERNY GROVEHansard 20 August 2003FEDERAL WORKPLACE RELATIONS AMENDMENT BILLMr WILSON (Ferny Grove—ALP) (10.28 a.m.): The House has cause for celebration thismorning. The Howard government's latest attack on workers was brought ...
Speech byHon. GORDON NUTTALLMEMBER FOR SANDGATE 26 March 2003MINISTERIAL STATEMENTQueensland Teachers UnionHon. G. R. NUTTALL (Sandgate—ALP) (Minister for Industrial Relations) (10.07 a.m.): AsMinister for Industrial Relations, I am pleased this morning to ...
Speech byHon. GORDON NUTTALLMEMBER FOR SANDGATE Hansard 1 April 2003MINISTERIAL STATEMENTAward WagesHon. G. R. NUTTALL (Sandgate—ALP) (Minister for Industrial Relations) (10.14 a.m.): I ampleased to announce the introduction of an historic wage ruling that ...
Speech byHon. GORDON NUTTALLMEMBER FOR SANDGATE Hansard 1 April 2003PASTORAL WORKERS' ACCOMMODATION AMENDMENT BILLHon. G. R. NUTTALL (Sandgate—ALP) (Minister for Industrial Relations) (12.40 p.m.): I move—That the bill be now read a second time.I am pleased ...
Speech byGEOFF WILSONMEMBER FOR FERNY GROVEHansard 9 October 2003YOUTH PARTICIPATION IN EDUCATION AND TRAINING BILL; TRAINING REFORM BILLMr WILSON (Ferny Grove—ALP) (12.52 p.m.): It is my great pleasure to speak in support of theYouth Participation in ...
Speech byGEOFF WILSONMEMBER FOR FERNY GROVEHansard 14 October 2003POLICE SERVICE ADMINISTRATION [ALCOHOL AND DRUG TESTING] AMENDMENT BILLMr WILSON (Ferny Grove—ALP) (9.55 p.m.): It is my pleasure to support the Police ServiceAdministration (Alcohol and Drug ...
Speech byGEOFF WILSONMEMBER FOR FERNY GROVEHansard 11 September 2003HOUSING BILLMr WILSON (Ferny Grove—ALP) (12.34 p.m.): It gives me great pleasure to rise to support thebill brought in by Minister Schwarten. In the interests of time, I want to make a couple ...
Speech byGEOFF WILSONMEMBER FOR FERNY GROVEHansard 11 September 2003HIGHER EDUCATION [GENERAL PROVISIONS] BILLMr WILSON (Ferny Grove—ALP) (6.30 p.m.): It is my great pleasure to stand and speak insupport of the Higher Education (General Provisions) Bill. It ...
Speech byGEOFF WILSONMEMBER FOR FERNY GROVEHansard 28 October 2003EMPLOYMENT AND TRAININGMr WILSON (Ferny Grove—ALP) (12.25 p.m.): The Howard government and the Queenslandcoalition parties have a disgraceful record on employment and training. Jobs, jobs, jobs ...
Speech byJEFF SEENEYMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard 27 May 2003COMMUNITY AMBULANCE COVER BILLMr SEENEY (Callide—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition (1.17 a.m.): I rise to make acontribution to the Community Ambulance Cover Bill, which seeks to introduce a new ...
Speech byJEFF SEENEYMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard 28 May 2003WEAPONS [HANDGUNS AND TRAFFICKING] AMENDMENT BILLMr SEENEY (Callide—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (12.45 a.m.): I rise to participatein the debate on the Weapons (Handguns and Trafficking) ...
Speech byJEFF SEENEYMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard 29 May 2003VEGETATION (APPLICATION FOR CLEARING) BILLMr SEENEY (Callide—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (10.31 a.m.): We are back in theHouse today to once again kick Peter Beattie's favourite political ...
Speech byJEFF SEENEYMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard 14 May 2003BIRTHS, DEATHS AND MARRIAGES REGISTRATION BILLMr SEENEY (Callide—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (9.38 p.m.): I rise to make acontribution on the Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Bill ...
Speech byJEFF SEENEYMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard 15 May 2003SUGAR INDUSTRY AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL [No. 2]Mr SEENEY (Callide—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (6.33 p.m.): I rise to make acontribution to the debate on the sugar industry in this ...
Speech byJEFF SEENEYMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard 27 May 2003VALUATION OF LAND AMENDMENT BILLMr SEENEY (Callide—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (3.02 p.m.): It is with somepleasure that I rise to make a contribution to the debate on the Valuation of Land ...
Speech byJEFF SEENEYMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard 13 May 2003LAND CLEARINGMr SEENEY (Callide—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (12.16 p.m.): This afternoon Iwant to deal with some of the myths about land clearing in Queensland. Some of the myths ...
Speech byJEFF SEENEYMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard 13 May 2003WATER AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr SEENEY (Callide—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (4.27 p.m.): I rise to make somecomments about the Water and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2003 ...
Speech byJEFF SEENEYMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard 3 June 2003STATE BUDGETMr SEENEY (Callide—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (10.24 a.m.): For the last coupleof weeks the government's infamous battalions of spin doctors have been working hard to put a spin ...
Speech byJEFF SEENEYMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard 3 June 2003STATE BUDGETMr SEENEY (Callide—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (11.31 a.m.): There is no greaterindicator of the failure of the Beattie Labor government than Queensland's current unemployment ...
Speech byJEFF SEENEYMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard 5 June 2003EVENTS, CALLIDE ELECTORATEMr SEENEY (Callide—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (12.39 a.m.): Last weekend Iattended the Gin Gin show, which is the last of the shows to be held as part of the show ...
Speech byJEFF SEENEYMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard 6 June 2003STATE BUDGET 2003-04Mr SEENEY (Callide—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (10.57 a.m.): I rise to participatein this budget reply debate with a sense of disappointment. I have to record my ...
Speech byJEFF SEENEYMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard 20 August 2003APPROPRIATION BILLS—ESTIMATES COMMITTEE AMr SEENEY (Callide—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (12.06 p.m.): I appreciate theopportunity to make some comments about Estimates Committee A even ...
Speech byJEFF SEENEYMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard 13 May 2003WORKERS' COMPENSATION AND REHABILITATION BILLMr SEENEY (Callide—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (11.44 p.m.): I rise to make acontribution to the Workers' Compensation and Rehabilitation Bill ...
Speech byJEFF SEENEYMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard 14 May 2003MOTOR ACCIDENT INSURANCE AMENDMENT REGULATION [No. 1] 2003Mr SEENEY (Callide—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (12.29 p.m.): I rise to support themotion of the member for Robina to disallow the ...
Speech byJEFF SEENEYMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard 14 May 2003COMMERCIAL AND CONSUMER TRIBUNAL BILLMr SEENEY (Callide—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (5.23 p.m.): The opposition hasno problems with the Commercial and Consumer Tribunal Bill. We will lend it ...
Speech byJEFF SEENEYMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard 30 April 2003MORETON BAY MARINE PARKMr SEENEY (Callide—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (6.45 p.m.): What an incredibledebate we have seen here tonight. If ever there was a motion that deserved bipartisan ...
Speech byJEFF SEENEYMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard 30 April 2003WATER AMENDMENT REGULATION (No. 1) 2003Mr SEENEY (Callide—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (10.25 p.m.): I move—That the Water Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 2003 (Subordinate Legislation No. 13 ...
Speech byJEFF SEENEYMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard 30 April 2003FOOD PRODUCTION [SAFETY] REGULATION 2002Mr SEENEY (Callide—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (8.45 p.m.): I rise to second thedisallowance motion that has been moved by the member for Southern ...
Speech byJEFF SEENEYMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard 30 April 2003LAND LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr SEENEY (Callide—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (3.00 p.m.): I am sure theLeader of the House and the minister will be pleased to know that I am quite happy to ...
Speech byJEFF SEENEYMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard 29 April 2003WORKPLACE HEALTH AND SAFETY AND ANOTHER ACT AMENDMENT BILLMr SEENEY (Callide—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (5.00 p.m.): I rise to speak to theWorkplace Health and Safety and Another Act ...
Speech byJEFF SEENEYMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard 29 April 2003MOUNT PERRY RACE CLUBMr SEENEY (Callide—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (7.12 p.m.): This Saturday therewill be racing at Mount Perry. It will be the last race meeting at Mount Perry because of ...
Speech byHon. JUDY SPENCEMEMBER FOR MOUNT GRAVATTHansard 27 November 2003MINISTERIAL STATEMENTDisability Services and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander PortfoliosHon. J. C. SPENCE (Mount Gravatt—ALP) (Minister for Families and Minister for Aboriginal ...
Speech byJULIE ATTWOODMember for MOUNT OMMANEYHansard 25 February 2003QUEENSLAND BUILDING SERVICES AUTHORITY AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMrs ATTWOOD (Mount Ommaney—ALP) (3.04 p.m.): The objective of this legislation is toamend the Queensland Building ...
Speech byJULIE ATTWOODMember for MOUNT OMMANEYHansard 25 February 2003LOCAL GOVERNMENT LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMrs ATTWOOD (Mount Ommaney—ALP) (6.13 p.m.): I rise in support of this bill and commendthe minister and her department for the amount of ...
Speech byHon. JUDY SPENCEMEMBER FOR MOUNT GRAVATTHansard 13 November 2003MINISTERIAL STATEMENTRespite ServicesHon. J. C. SPENCE (Mount Gravatt—ALP) (Minister for Families and Minister for Aboriginal andTorres Strait Islander Policy and Minister for Disability ...
Speech byHon. JUDY SPENCEMEMBER FOR MOUNT GRAVATTHansard 26 November 2003MINISTERIAL STATEMENTDepartment of FamiliesHon. J. C. SPENCE (Mount Gravatt—ALP) (Minister for Families and Minister for Aboriginal andTorres Strait Islander Policy and Minister for ...
Speech byHon. JUDY SPENCEMEMBER FOR MOUNT GRAVATTHansard 26 November 2003DEPARTMENT OF FAMILIESHon. J. C. SPENCE (Mount Gravatt—ALP) (Minister for Families and Minister for Aboriginal andTorres Strait Islander Policy and Minister for Disability Services and ...
Speech byHon. JUDY SPENCEMEMBER FOR MOUNT GRAVATTHansard 9 October 2003MINISTERIAL STATEMENTGovernance White PaperHon. J. C. SPENCE (Mount Gravatt—ALP) (Minister for Families and Minister for Aboriginal andTorres Strait Islander Policy and Minister for ...
Speech byHon. JUDY SPENCEMEMBER FOR MOUNT GRAVATTHansard 16 October 2003MINISTERIAL STATEMENTAboriginal CouncilsHon. J. C. SPENCE (Mount Gravatt—ALP) (Minister for Families and Minister for Aboriginal andTorres Strait Islander Policy and Minister for ...
Speech byHon. JUDY SPENCEMEMBER FOR MOUNT GRAVATTHansard 16 October 2003DISSOLUTION OF PALM ISLAND ABORIGINAL COUNCILHon. J. C. SPENCE (Mount Gravatt—ALP) (Minister for Families and Minister for Aboriginal andTorres Strait Islander Policy and Minister for ...
Speech byHon. JUDY SPENCEMEMBER FOR MOUNT GRAVATTHansard 28 October 2003MINISTERIAL STATEMENTDepartment of Families; Child AbuseHon. J. C. SPENCE (Mount Gravatt—ALP) (Minister for Families and Minister for Aboriginal andTorres Strait Islander Policy and ...
Speech byHon. JUDY SPENCEMEMBER FOR MOUNT GRAVATTHansard 29 October 2003MINISTERIAL STATEMENTNatural Disaster Relief, Gold CoastHon. J. C. SPENCE (Mount Gravatt—ALP) (Minister for Families and Minister for Aboriginal andTorres Strait Islander Policy and ...
Speech byHon. JUDY SPENCEMEMBER FOR MOUNT GRAVATTHansard 29 October 2003SESSIONAL ORDERS, WHISTLEBLOWERS Hon. J. C. SPENCE (Mount Gravatt—ALP) (Minister for Families and Minister for Aboriginal andTorres Strait Islander Policy and Minister for Disability ...
Speech byHon. JUDY SPENCEMEMBER FOR MOUNT GRAVATTHansard 8 October 2003MINISTERIAL STATEMENTChild ProtectionHon. J. C. SPENCE (Mount Gravatt—ALP) (Minister for Families and Minister for Aboriginal andTorres Strait Islander Policy and Minister for Disability ...
Speech byHon. JUDY SPENCEMEMBER FOR MOUNT GRAVATTHansard 8 October 2003DEPARTMENT OF FAMILIES; CHILD ABUSEHon. J. C. SPENCE (Mount Gravatt—ALP) (Minister for Families and Minister for Aboriginal andTorres Strait Islander Policy and Minister for Disability ...
Speech byHon. JUDY SPENCEMEMBER FOR MOUNT GRAVATTHansard 30 October 2003MINISTERIAL STATEMENTPalm Island Aboriginal CouncilHon. J. C. SPENCE (Mount Gravatt—ALP) (Minister for Families and Minister for Aboriginal andTorres Strait Islander Policy and Minister ...
Speech byHon. JUDY SPENCEMEMBER FOR MOUNT GRAVATTHansard 11 November 2003MINISTERIAL STATEMENTDisability Services QueenslandHon. J. C. SPENCE (Mount Gravatt—ALP) (Minister for Families and Minister for Aboriginal andTorres Strait Islander Policy and Minister ...
Speech byHon. JUDY SPENCEMEMBER FOR MOUNT GRAVATTHansard 12 November 2003MINISTERIAL STATEMENTChild CareHon. J. C. SPENCE (Mount Gravatt—ALP) (Minister for Families and Minister for Aboriginal andTorres Strait Islander Policy and Minister for Disability ...
Speech byHon. JUDY SPENCEMEMBER FOR MOUNT GRAVATTHansard7 October 2003MINISTERIAL STATEMENTOmbudsman: Baby Kate ReportHon. J. C. SPENCE (Mount Gravatt—ALP) (Minister for Families and Minister for Aboriginal andTorres Strait Islander Policy and Minister for ...
Speech byHon. JUDY SPENCEMEMBER FOR MOUNT GRAVATTHansard11 September 2003CHILD PROTECTION [INTERNATIONAL MEASURES] BILLHon. J. C. SPENCE (Mount Gravatt—ALP) (Minister for Families and Minister for Aboriginal andTorres Strait Islander Policy and Minister for ...
Speech byJULIE ATTWOODMember for MOUNT OMMANEYHansard 10 September 2003EVIDENCE [PROTECTION OF CHILDREN] AMENDMENT BILLMrs ATTWOOD (Mount Ommaney—ALP) (12.28 p.m.): The Evidence (Protection of Children)Amendment Bill 2003 amends, among other statutes, the ...
Speech byJULIE ATTWOODMember for MOUNT OMMANEYHansard 10 September 2003HOUSING BILLMrs ATTWOOD (Mount Ommaney—ALP) (5.08 p.m.): I rise to support the Housing Bill, whichaims to improve the access of Queenslanders to safe, secure, appropriate and affordable ...
Speech byJULIE ATTWOODMember for MOUNT OMMANEYHansard 11 September 2003CHILD PROTECTION [INTERNATIONAL MEASURES] BILLMrs ATTWOOD (Mount Ommaney—ALP) (3.29 p.m.): This bill is the culmination of many yearsof work by many countries to reach an agreement about ...
Speech byJULIE ATTWOODMember for MOUNT OMMANEYHansard 7 October 2003MEDICAREMrs ATTWOOD (Mount Ommaney—ALP) (11.56 a.m.): About three weeks ago at a stall I heldin Oxley, over 70 people called in to sign a petition against the federal government's intention ...
Speech byJULIE ATTWOODMember for MOUNT OMMANEYHansard 15 October 2003HEALTH LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMrs ATTWOOD (Mount Ommaney—ALP) (12.36 p.m.): I fully support this legislation, whichamends 11 various Health portfolio acts to provide greater and improved ...
Speech byJULIE ATTWOODMember for MOUNT OMMANEYHansard 15 October 2003TRANSPORT OPERATIONS [ROAD USE MANAGEMENT] AND ANOTHER ACT AMENDMENT BILLMrs ATTWOOD (Mount Ommaney—ALP) (11.07 p.m.): I rise in support of the TransportOperations (Road Use Management) and ...
Speech byJULIE ATTWOODMember for MOUNT OMMANEYHansard 16 October 2003SECOND-HAND DEALERS AND PAWNBROKERS BILLMrs ATTWOOD (Mount Ommaney—ALP) (3.49 p.m.): The Second-Hand Dealers andPawnbrokers Bill is the result of a national competition policy review of the ...
Speech byJULIE ATTWOODMember for MOUNT OMMANEYHansard 12 November 2003EDUCATION AND OTHER LEGISLATION [STUDENT PROTECTION] AMENDMENT BILLMrs ATTWOOD (Mount Ommaney—ALP) (4.41 p.m.): This bill amends three acts in order tosecure better safety for our ...
Speech byJULIE ATTWOODMember for MOUNT OMMANEYHansard 13 November 2003FIRST HOME OWNER GRANT AMENDMENT BILLMrs ATTWOOD (Mount Ommaney—ALP) (12.54 p.m.): These amendments to the First HomeOwner Grant Act 2000 are designed to minimise any potential abuse of the ...
Speech byJULIE ATTWOODMember for MOUNT OMMANEYHansard 13 November 2003DISASTER MANAGEMENT BILLMrs ATTWOOD (Mount Ommaney—ALP) (4.23 p.m.): The Disaster Management Bill 2003 willassist communities across Queensland to mitigate the potential adverse effects of ...
Speech byJULIE ATTWOODMember for MOUNT OMMANEYHansard 25 November 2003POLICE POWERS AND RESPONSIBILITIES AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMrs ATTWOOD (Mount Ommaney—ALP) (3.45 p.m.): I rise to support this important bill, whichcontains major reforms that ...
Speech byJULIE ATTWOODMember for MOUNT OMMANEYHansard 26 November 2003TOURISM, RACING AND FAIR TRADING [MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS] BILLMrs ATTWOOD (Mount Ommaney—ALP) (12.21 p.m.): Although this bill relates toamendments to 15 pieces of legislation, I will ...
Speech byJULIE ATTWOODMember for MOUNT OMMANEYHansard 26 November 2003DEPARTMENT OF FAMILIESMrs ATTWOOD (Mount Ommaney—ALP) (6.31 p.m.): I rise to speak about the great things thisgovernment is doing to tackle the issue of child abuse and to ensure an ...
Speech byJULIE ATTWOODMember for MOUNT OMMANEYHansard 16 October 2003ROTARY CLUBSMrs ATTWOOD (Mount Ommaney—ALP) (6.48 p.m.): Rotary clubs have made an invaluablecontribution to the lives of many people throughout the world. From building shade areas in ...
Speech byJULIE ATTWOODMember for MOUNT OMMANEYHansard 28 October 2003JUSTICE AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMrs ATTWOOD (Mount Ommaney—ALP) (3.42 p.m.): I rise today in support of the Justice andOther Legislation Amendment Bill 2003. The primary ...
Speech byJULIE ATTWOODMember for MOUNT OMMANEYHansard 28 October 2003ABORIGINAL CULTURAL HERITAGE BILL; TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER CULTURAL HERITAGE BILLMrs ATTWOOD (Mount Ommaney—ALP) (9.43 p.m.): I rise to support the Torres Strait IslanderCultural Heritage ...
Speech byJULIE ATTWOODMember for MOUNT OMMANEYHansard 29 October 2003APPROPRIATION BILL [No. 2]; APPROPRIATION [PARLIAMENT] BILL [No. 2] Mrs ATTWOOD (Mount Ommaney—ALP) (12.49 p.m.): I rise to support the Appropriation(Parliament) Bill (No. 2) and the ...
Speech byJULIE ATTWOODMember for MOUNT OMMANEYHansard 30 October 2003LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMrs ATTWOOD (Mount Ommaney—ALP) (5.13 p.m.): I rise to support the Local Governmentand Other Legislation Amendment Bill. I would like to ...
Speech byJULIE ATTWOODMember for MOUNT OMMANEYHansard 11 November 2003AUSTRALIA POSTMrs ATTWOOD (Mount Ommaney—ALP) (7.03 p.m.): I rise tonight to draw to the attention ofthe House the matter of Australia Post's removal of postboxes in the local suburbs. Over ...
Speech byJULIE ATTWOODMember for MOUNT OMMANEYHansard 7 October 2003LIQUOR AMENDMENT BILLMrs ATTWOOD (Mount Ommaney—ALP) (4.32 p.m.): The need for the compulsory training ofliquor licensees has emerged from concerns with the liquor and hospitality industry ...
Speech byJULIE ATTWOODMember for MOUNT OMMANEYHansard 7 October 2003TOURISM SERVICES BILLMrs ATTWOOD (Mount Ommaney—ALP) (6.42 p.m.): There have been many concerns raisedby tourism industry associations, retailers and some tourists about the tourism services ...
Speech byJULIE ATTWOODMember for MOUNT OMMANEYHansard 9 October 2003YOUTH PARTICIPATION IN EDUCATION AND TRAINING BILL; TRAINING REFORM BILLMrs ATTWOOD (Mount Ommaney—ALP) (12.25 p.m.): It is appropriate that we ensure thefuture of our young citizens by ...
Speech byJULIE ATTWOODMember for MOUNT OMMANEYHansard 21 August 2003APPROPRIATION BILLS—ESTIMATES COMMITTEE FMrs ATTWOOD (Mount Ommaney—ALP) (4.28 p.m.): The Legislative Assembly appointedEstimates Committee F to examine and report on the proposed expenditure ...
Speech byJULIE ATTWOODMember for MOUNT OMMANEYHansard 9 September 2003DRAFT CODE OF CONDUCT FOR ELECTION CANDIDATESMrs ATTWOOD (Mount Ommaney—ALP) (5.50 p.m.): I rise to support the Code of Conduct forElection Candidates. It is important that candidates ...
Speech byJULIE ATTWOODMember for MOUNT OMMANEYHansard 9 September 2003OXLEY UNITED FOOTBALL CLUBMrs ATTWOOD (Mount Ommaney—ALP) (11.15 p.m.): On 26 July this year I was honoured toattend the 90th anniversary dinner of the Oxley United Football Club. ...
Speech byJULIE ATTWOODMember for MOUNT OMMANEYHansard 9 October 2003RAILWAY TECHNICAL SOCIETY OF AUSTRALASIAMrs ATTWOOD (Mount Ommaney—ALP) (7.23 p.m.): On 16 September I officially opened ahalf-day seminar for the Queensland Chapter of the Railway Technical ...
Speech byJULIE ATTWOODMember for MOUNT OMMANEYHansard 14 October 2003POLICE SERVICE ADMINISTRATION [ALCOHOL AND DRUG TESTING] AMENDMENT BILLMrs ATTWOOD (Mount Ommaney—ALP) (8.39 p.m.): I rise in support of the Police ServiceAdministration (Alcohol and Drug ...
Speech byHon. K. LINGARDMEMBER FOR BEAUDESERTHansard 28 May 2003WEAPONS [HANDGUNS AND TRAFFICKING] AMENDMENT BILLHon. K. R. LINGARD (Beaudesert—NPA) (2.35 a.m.): In 1996-97, weapons legislation changedeverything as far as gun control in Australia was ...
Speech byHon. K. LINGARDMEMBER FOR BEAUDESERTHansard 5 June 2003BEAUDESERT HOSPITALHon. K. R. LINGARD (Beaudesert—NPA) (12.45 a.m.): The Beaudesert Hospital sagacontinues. This hospital was provided during the coalition period of 1997-98. It has been treated ...
Speech byHon. K. LINGARDMEMBER FOR BEAUDESERTHansard 6 June 2003STATE BUDGET 2003-04Hon. K. R. LINGARD (Beaudesert—NPA) (2.30 p.m.): The opposition acknowledges thesignificant increase in funding for people with disabilities. We all have to acknowledge the ...
Speech byHon. K. LINGARDMEMBER FOR BEAUDESERTHansard 12 November 2003EDUCATION (GENERAL PROVISIONS) AMENDMENT BILLHon. K. R. LINGARD (Beaudesert—NPA) (5.33 p.m.): I rise to speak to the Education (GeneralProvisions) Amendment Bill 2003. Once again, I do so on ...
Speech byHon. K. LINGARDMEMBER FOR BEAUDESERTHansard 25 November 2003BEAUDESERT ELECTORATE, WATER RESOURCESHon. K. R. LINGARD (Beaudesert—NPA) (7.08 p.m.): When the Maroon Dam was built in theBeaudesert electorate, there was no doubt that the main reason was ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR SOUTHERN DOWNSHansard 25 February 2003Positive Politics AgendaMr SPRINGBORG (Southern Downs—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (11.29 a.m.): I was verydisappointed in the response from the Premier this morning to our positive ...
Speech byHon. K. LINGARDMEMBER FOR BEAUDESERTHansard 11 September 2003CHILD PROTECTION (INTERNATIONAL MEASURES) BILLSecond ReadingResumed from 4 June 2003 (see p. 2551).Hon. K. R. LINGARD (Beaudesert—NPA) (3.17 p.m.): The opposition will support the ...
Speech byHon. K. LINGARDMEMBER FOR BEAUDESERTHansard 8 October 2003YOUTH PARTICIPATION IN EDUCATION AND TRAINING BILL; TRAINING REFORM BILLHon. K. R. LINGARD (Beaudesert—NPA) (2.45 p.m.): I have pleasure in supporting the YouthParticipation in Education and ...
Speech byHon. K. LINGARDMEMBER FOR BEAUDESERTHansard 8 October 2003DEPARTMENT OF FAMILIES; CHILD ABUSEHon. K. R. LINGARD (Beaudesert—NPA) (6.48 p.m.): The Families Department has nowreached a period of continual attack not just from the opposition but from ...
Speech byHon. K. LINGARDMEMBER FOR BEAUDESERTHansard 15 October 2003HEALTH LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLHon. K. R. LINGARD (Beaudesert—NPA) (4.19 p.m.): I rise to speak to the Health LegislationAmendment Bill. I will take a few moments to express to the minister ...
Speech byHon. K. LINGARDMEMBER FOR BEAUDESERTHansard 16 October 2003COUNTRY PRESS AWARDS, BEAUDESERT TIMESHon. K. R. LINGARD (Beaudesert—NPA) (6.57 p.m.): I want to congratulate Beaudesert Timesand give recognition for the paper's success in this year's ...
Speech byHon. K. LINGARDMEMBER FOR BEAUDESERTHansard 12 November 2003EDUCATION AND OTHER LEGISLATION (STUDENT PROTECTION) AMENDMENT BILLHon. K. R. LINGARD (Beaudesert—NPA) (12.21 p.m.): I rise to speak to the Education andOther Legislation (Student ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR SOUTHERN DOWNSHansard 25 February 2003MOTION OF CONDOLENCEDeath of Hon. C. A. WhartonMr SPRINGBORG (Southern Downs—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (9.46 a.m.): I rise tosecond the condolence motion moved by the Premier and ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR SOUTHERN DOWNSHansard 26 February 2003STATE BUDGETMr SPRINGBORG (Southern Downs—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition (10.21 a.m.): ThePremier said at his campaign launch in February 2001—It's the clearest possible choice: modest, ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR SOUTHERN DOWNSHansard 26 February 2003SEXUAL OFFENCES (PROTECTION OF CHILDREN) AMENDMENT BILLMr SPRINGBORG (Southern Downs—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (11.30 a.m.): TheQueensland National Party opposition will be ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR SOUTHERN DOWNSHansard 26 February 2003FINANCIAL SERVICES REFORM (CONSEQUENTIAL AMENDMENTS) BILLMr SPRINGBORG (Southern Downs—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition (4.49 p.m.): The NationalParty opposition will be supporting the ...
Speech byHon. K. LINGARDMEMBER FOR BEAUDESERTHansard 13 May 2003WATER AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLHon. K. R. LINGARD (Beaudesert—NPA) (10.04 p.m.): I want to make a short comment to theminister on behalf of my own constituents. Anyone who wishes to ...
Speech byHon. K. LINGARDMEMBER FOR BEAUDESERTHansard 27 May 2003MAJOR SPORTS FACILITIES AMENDMENT BILLHon. K. R. LINGARD (Beaudesert—NPA) (9.47 p.m.): The opposition was only advised thismorning of the need for this urgent legislation. Based on the initial ...
Speech byHon. K. LINGARDMEMBER FOR BEAUDESERTHansard 20 August 2003APPROPRIATION BILLS—ESTIMATES COMMITTEE AHon. K. R. LINGARD (Beaudesert—NPA) (2.30 p.m.): I thank the committee, because I was aninvited member. I was not part of the original committee, but ...
Speech byHon. K. LINGARDMEMBER FOR BEAUDESERTHansard 20 August 2003CHILD ABUSE, ROYAL COMMISSIONHon. K. R. LINGARD (Beaudesert—NPA) (6.36 p.m.): I certainly support the motion moved bythe member for Gladstone in which she calls for a royal commission into ...
Speech byHon. K. LINGARDMEMBER FOR BEAUDESERTHansard 21 August 2003APPROPRIATION BILLS—ESTIMATES COMMITTEE FHon. K. R. LINGARD (Beaudesert—NPA) (4.43 p.m.): I wish to thank Estimates Committee Fand the members who served on it. I found it to be a very ...
Speech byHon. K. LINGARDMEMBER FOR BEAUDESERTHansard 9 September 2003FOSTER CAREHon. K. R. LINGARD (Beaudesert—NPA) (11.53 a.m.): I am receiving more and morerepresentations where young people are being placed in foster care without their relatives, ...
Speech byHon. K. LINGARDMEMBER FOR BEAUDESERTHansard10 September 2003EVIDENCE [PROTECTION OF CHILDREN] AMENDMENT BILLHon. K. R. LINGARD (Beaudesert—NPA) (12.23 p.m.): I join with the opposition in supportingthe Evidence (Protection of Children) Amendment Bill ...
Speech byHon. K. LINGARDMEMBER FOR BEAUDESERTHansard10 September 2003SUNCORP STADIUMHon. K. R. LINGARD (Beaudesert—NPA) (11.09 p.m.): I wish to speak about two issues. Firstly,I refer to the irresponsible attitude by both the Minister for Sport and the ...
Speech byHon. K. LINGARDMEMBER FOR BEAUDESERTHansard 13 May 2003SOUTH BANK CORPORATION AND OTHER ACTS AMENDMENT BILLHon. K. R. LINGARD (Beaudesert—NPA) (3.45 p.m.): The opposition supports the South BankCorporation and Other Acts Amendment Bill 2003. As most ...
Speech byDr LESLEY CLARKMEMBER FOR BARRON RIVERHansard 13 May 2003WATER AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLDr LESLEY CLARK (Barron River—ALP) (9.23 p.m.): I welcome the opportunity to rise insupport of the Water and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2003 ...
Speech byDr LESLEY CLARKMEMBER FOR BARRON RIVERHansard 13 May 2003SIR SYDNEY WILLIAMSDr LESLEY CLARK (Barron River—ALP) (1.57 a.m.): I will leave parliament on Thursday to flyhome to Cairns where, as the Premier's parliamentary secretary in far-north ...
Speech byDr LESLEY CLARKMEMBER FOR BARRON RIVERHansard 27 May 2003FISHING AND TOURISM INDUSTRIES, FAR-NORTH QUEENSLANDDr LESLEY CLARK (Barron River—ALP) (12.04 p.m.): I would like to take this opportunity todraw to the attention of the House the impact of the ...
Speech byDr LESLEY CLARKMEMBER FOR BARRON RIVERHansard 28 May 2003COMMUNITY AMBULANCE COVER BILLDr LESLEY CLARK (Barron River—ALP) (12.50 p.m.): I do wish to acknowledge at the outset ofmy contribution to the Community Ambulance Cover Bill 2003 that this is ...
Speech byDr LESLEY CLARKMEMBER FOR BARRON RIVERHansard 6 June 2003STATE BUDGET 2003-04Dr LESLEY CLARK (Barron River—ALP) (10.31 a.m.): The Cairns Post summed up the budgetfor far-north Queensland with the front page headline 'Fair Share', and provided five ...
Speech byDr LESLEY CLARKMEMBER FOR BARRON RIVERHansard 9 September 2003SET FOR SUCCESSDr LESLEY CLARK (Barron River—ALP) (11.42 a.m.): During the last sittings of parliament thePremier, Peter Beattie, tabled a report that I had prepared for him entitled SET ...
Speech byDr LESLEY CLARKMEMBER FOR BARRON RIVERHansard 9 September 2003MARINE PARKS AMENDMENT BILLDr LESLEY CLARK (Barron River—ALP) (2.30 p.m): I rise today to support amendments to theMarine Parks Act 1982. At the outset I want to put on the record that I ...
Speech byDr LESLEY CLARKMEMBER FOR BARRON RIVERHansard 9 September 2003IRVINEBANK STATE TREATMENT WORKS REPEAL BILLDr LESLEY CLARK (Barron River—ALP) (4.34 p.m.): I rise to speak in support of the IrvinebankState Treatment Works Repeal Bill. This bill sets ...
Speech byDr LESLEY CLARKMEMBER FOR BARRON RIVERHansard 11 September 2003HOUSING BILLDr LESLEY CLARK (Barron River—ALP) (12.19 p.m.): It is with great pleasure that I rise tosupport the Housing Bill 2003, which provides a modern legislative basis for the ...
Speech byDr LESLEY CLARKMEMBER FOR BARRON RIVERHansard 3 April 2003CIVIL LIABILITY BILLDr LESLEY CLARK (Barron River—ALP) (3.37 p.m.): It is with great pleasure that I rise to speakin support of the Civil Liability Bill 2003, because the reforms to negligence ...
Speech byDr LESLEY CLARKMEMBER FOR BARRON RIVERHansard 30 April 2003WORKPLACE HEALTH AND SAFETY AND ANOTHER ACT AMENDMENT BILLDr LESLEY CLARK (Barron River—ALP) (11.35 a.m.): I rise to speak in support of theWorkplace Health and Safety and Another Act ...
Speech byDr LESLEY CLARKMEMBER FOR BARRON RIVERHansard 1 May 2003LAND LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLDr LESLEY CLARK (Barron River—ALP) (11.34 a.m.): It is with great pleasure that I rise tosupport the Land Legislation Amendment Bill 2003 because it brings to a ...
Speech byDr LESLEY CLARKMEMBER FOR BARRON RIVERHansard 13 May 2003MS T. JONES, INTERNATIONAL WORLDSKILLS COMPETITIONDr LESLEY CLARK (Barron River—ALP) (10.26 a.m.): Education and training for youngQueenslanders is a priority for the Beattie government. Today ...
Speech byDr LESLEY CLARKMEMBER FOR BARRON RIVERHansard 27 February 2003BODY CORPORATE AND COMMUNITY MANAGEMENT AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENTBILLDr LESLEY CLARK (Barron River—ALP) (6.00 p.m.): I am pleased to rise and speak in supportof the Body Corporate ...
Speech byDr LESLEY CLARKMEMBER FOR BARRON RIVERHansard 27 February 2003NATIONAL TOURISM AWARDS, FAR-NORTH QUEENSLAND WINNERSDr LESLEY CLARK (Barron River—ALP) (7.05 p.m.): Winners are grinners, and the grins couldnot have been any wider on the faces of James ...
Speech byDr LESLEY CLARKMEMBER FOR BARRON RIVERHansard11 March 2003INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAYDr LESLEY CLARK (Barron River—ALP) (10.17 a.m.): In Cairns, International Women's Day isnot a day but a week of events to support women and to celebrate their ...
Speech byDr LESLEY CLARKMEMBER FOR BARRON RIVERHansard 13 March 2003NATURAL RESOURCES AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLDr LESLEY CLARK (Barron River—ALP) (3.43 p.m.): Today I rise to put on the record myabsolute support for the Natural Resources and Other ...
Speech byDr LESLEY CLARKMEMBER FOR BARRON RIVERHansard 25 March 2003WATERDr LESLEY CLARK (Barron River—ALP) (11.40 a.m.): The year 2003 is the year of fresh waterand last Saturday, 22 March, was World Water Day with the theme of water for the future. ...
Speech byDr LESLEY CLARKMEMBER FOR BARRON RIVERHansard 14 October 2003INTEGRATED PLANNING AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLDr LESLEY CLARK (Barron River—ALP) (3.05 p.m.): It is with pleasure that I rise to support theIntegrated Planning and Other ...
Speech byDr LESLEY CLARKMEMBER FOR BARRON RIVERHansard 15 October 2003TRANSPORT OPERATIONS [ROAD USE MANAGEMENT] AND ANOTHER ACT AMENDMENT BILLDr LESLEY CLARK (Barron River—ALP) (11.24 p.m.): The Transport Operations (Road UseManagement) and Another Act ...
Speech byDr LESLEY CLARKMEMBER FOR BARRON RIVERHansard 15 October 2003KURANDA HERITAGE TRAINDr LESLEY CLARK (Barron River—ALP) (11.58 p.m.): The Kuranda heritage train, which everyyear takes more than half a million tourists between Cairns and Kuranda, is no ...
Speech byDr LESLEY CLARKMEMBER FOR BARRON RIVERHansard 29 October 2003ORCHESTRAS, CAIRNS REGIONDr LESLEY CLARK (Barron River—ALP) (12.03 a.m.): Tomorrow I will again join staff, studentsand parents at the Cairns State High School presentation evening where we ...
Speech byDr LESLEY CLARKMEMBER FOR BARRON RIVERHansard 12 November 2003EDUCATION [GENERAL PROVISIONS] AMENDMENT BILLDr LESLEY CLARK (Barron River—ALP) (9.19 p.m.): Sadly, our schools and school grounds areno longer the safe places they used to be. I am ...
Speech byDr LESLEY CLARKMEMBER FOR BARRON RIVERHansard 13 November 2003DISASTER MANAGEMENT BILLDr LESLEY CLARK (Barron River—ALP) (4.41 p.m.): I welcome the opportunity to speak to theDisaster Management Bill, which updates 28-year-old legislation to provide ...
Speech byDr LESLEY CLARKMEMBER FOR BARRON RIVERHansard 13 November 2003ETHANOLDr LESLEY CLARK (Barron River—ALP) (7.18 p.m.): The Australian transport sector accountsfor 16 per cent, or 74 million tonnes, of Australia's total net greenhouse gas emissions. It ...
Speech byDr LESLEY CLARKMEMBER FOR BARRON RIVERHansard 7 October 2003TOURISM SERVICES BILLDr LESLEY CLARK (Barron River—ALP) (9.02 p.m.): I wish to begin my contribution tonight bycongratulating Minister Merri Rose for introducing this pioneering legislation ...
Speech byDr LESLEY CLARKMEMBER FOR BARRON RIVERHansard 9 October 2003AFL GRAND FINAL, BRISBANE LIONSDr LESLEY CLARK (Barron River—ALP) (10.29 a.m.): Before Queensland gets totally swept upin Rugby World Cup fever, I would like to join the Premier and pay ...
Speech byDr LESLEY CLARKMEMBER FOR BARRON RIVERHansard 9 October 2003YOUTH PARTICIPATION IN EDUCATION AND TRAINING BILL; TRAINING REFORM BILLDr LESLEY CLARK (Barron River—ALP) (12.35 p.m.): It is with pleasure that I rise to contributeto this debate on the ...
Speech byDr LESLEY CLARKMEMBER FOR BARRON RIVERHansard 25 November 2003GROWTH, FAR-NORTH QUEENSLANDDr LESLEY CLARK (Barron River—ALP) (11.41 a.m.): It is estimated that there will be some3.6 million people living in the corridor between the Sunshine Coast and ...
Speech byDr LESLEY CLARKMEMBER FOR BARRON RIVERHansard 2 April 2003TRAIL BIKESDr LESLEY CLARK (Barron River—ALP) (10.46 p.m.): As residential urban development hasexpanded into previously rural areas of Barron River, the issue of illegal trail bike riding by ...
Speech byCHRIS CUMMINSMEMBER FOR KAWANAHansard 13 March 2003NATURAL RESOURCES AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr CUMMINS (Kawana—ALP) (4.32 p.m.): The Natural Resources and Other LegislationAmendment Bill 2003 proposes to amend five pieces of legislation. ...
Speech byCHRIS CUMMINSMEMBER FOR KAWANAHansard 25 March 2003PARLIAMENT OF QUEENSLAND AMENDMENT BILLMr CUMMINS (Kawana—ALP) (3.20 p.m.): I rise to speak on the Parliament of QueenslandAmendment Bill 2003. As we realise, this bill is a necessary part of ...
Speech byCHRIS CUMMINSMEMBER FOR KAWANAHansard 26 March 2003HEALTH AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr CUMMINS (Kawana—ALP) (5.05 p.m.): In rising to support this bill I will quote in full a letterfrom a resident of Warana, one of the many suburbs I am ...
Speech byCHRIS CUMMINSMEMBER FOR KAWANAHansard 1 April 2003INDY CAR GRAND PRIX AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr CUMMINS (Kawana—ALP) (2.30 p.m.): The Indy Car Grand Prix and Other LegislationAmendment Bill 2003 aims to reflect modern drafting practices ...
Speech byCHRIS CUMMINSMEMBER FOR KAWANAHansard 1 April 2003CORONERS BILL; CREMATIONS BILLMr CUMMINS (Kawana—ALP) (4.16 p.m.): The Coroners Bill 2002 represents a major overhaulof Queensland's coronial system with a stronger emphasis on preventing deaths and a ...
Speech byCHRIS CUMMINSMEMBER FOR KAWANAHansard 29 April 2003LOCAL GOVERNMENT [ROBINA CENTRAL PLANNING AGREEMENT] AMENDMENT BILLMr CUMMINS (Kawana—ALP) (4.07 p.m.): I rise to speak on the Local Government (RobinaCentral Planning Agreement) Amendment Bill 2003. ...
Speech byCHRIS CUMMINSMEMBER FOR KAWANAHansard 30 April 2003WORKPLACE HEALTH AND SAFETY AND ANOTHER ACT AMENDMENT BILLMr CUMMINS (Kawana—ALP) (11.59 a.m.): The Workplace Health and Safety and Another ActAmendment Bill 2002 aims to ensure that the Workplace ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 11 September 2003PUBLIC ACCOUNTS COMMITTEEAnnual ReportDr WATSON (Moggill—Lib) (10.24 a.m.): I table the annual report of the Public AccountsCommittee for 2002-03. This report outlines the activities of the ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 7 October 2003PUBLIC ACCOUNTS COMMITTEEReportDr WATSON (Moggill—Lib) (10.23 a.m.): I table report No. 64 of the Public Accounts Committeewhich examines whether the Financial Administration and Audit Act 1977 ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 9 October 2003YOUTH PARTICIPATION IN EDUCATION AND TRAINING BILL; TRAINING REFORM BILLDr WATSON (Moggill—Lib) (3.42 p.m.): It is a pleasure to rise to speak in the debate on theYouth Participation in Education ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 27 November 2003VALEDICTORYDr WATSON (Moggill—Lib) (5 p.m.): It is with a sense of trepidation that I get up and say that Iam making my final contribution to a parliamentary debate. In politics, I have learned ...
Speech byHon. D. WELLSMEMBER FOR MURRUMBAHansard 26 February 2003MINISTERIAL STATEMENTEthanolHon. D. M. WELLS (Murrumba—ALP) (Minister for Environment) (10.05 a.m.): I wish to report tothe House regarding the state of the fledgling ethanol industry in the ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 28 May 2003SELECT COMMITTEE ON PARLIAMENTARY ENTITLEMENTSDr WATSON (Moggill—Lib) (6.22 p.m.): I rise to speak on the motion before the House movedby the member for Nicklin. I must admit I found interesting the ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 4 June 2003PARLIAMENT OF QUEENSLAND AMENDMENT BILL [No. 2]Dr WATSON (Moggill—Lib) (12.22 p.m.): I rise to support the bill before the parliament. ThePremier came into this parliament after the 1989 election, ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 5 June 2003STATE BUDGET 2003-04Dr WATSON (Moggill—Lib) (4.14 p.m.): I rise to speak on the appropriation bills 2003 and toparticipate in debate on the budget. The budget certainly confirms that old adage—in ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 20 August 2003PRE-ELECTION BUDGET HONESTY BILLDr WATSON (Moggill—Lib) (8.43 p.m.): I also rise to support the bill that has been put forwardby the Leader of the Opposition. It is unfortunate, of course, that a ...
Speech byHon. D. WELLSMEMBER FOR MURRUMBAHansard 11 March 2003APPOINTMENT OF GOVERNOR OF QUEENSLANDMs Quentin Bryce AOHon. D. M. WELLS (Murrumba—ALP) (Minister for Environment) (3.14 p.m.): The office ofGovernor is above politics but the position is not ...
Speech byHon. D. WELLSMEMBER FOR MURRUMBAHansard 12 March 2003MINISTERIAL STATEMENTEnvironmental Conservation ProgramsHon. D. M. WELLS (Murrumba—ALP) (Minister for Environment) (9.59 a.m.): The stategovernment has finalised grant allocations for two programs ...
Speech byHon. D. WELLSMEMBER FOR MURRUMBAHansard 13 March 2003MINISTERIAL STATEMENTRecyclingHon. D. M. WELLS (Murrumba—ALP) (Minister for Environment) (9.56 a.m.): Queenslandersare now recycling more than ever, according to the latest State of Waste and ...
Speech byHon. D. WELLSMEMBER FOR MURRUMBAHansard 26 March 2003MINISTERIAL STATEMENTGreat Walks of QueenslandHon. D. M. WELLS (Murrumba—ALP) (Minister for Environment) (9.48 a.m.): Late last year Ilaunched the Great Walks of Queensland. The four concept papers ...
Speech byHon. D. WELLSMEMBER FOR MURRUMBAHansard 27 March 2003MINISTERIAL STATEMENTNational Parks DayHon. D. M. WELLS (Murrumba—ALP) (Minister for Environment) (10.07 a.m.): National ParksDay is celebrated in March each year to commemorate the establishment ...
Speech byHon. D. WELLSMEMBER FOR MURRUMBAHansard 30 April 2003MORETON BAY MARINE PARKHon. D. M. WELLS (Murrumba—ALP) (Minister for Environment) (6.14 p.m.): In a spirit ofgenerosity, I cannot but commend the sentiments of the honourable member for Southern ...