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Speech byMark McArdleMEMBER FOR CALOUNDRAHansard Tuesday, 28 February 2006SUNSET DRIVE, CALOUNDRAMr McARDLE (Caloundra—Lib) (9.04 pm): In January this year Meridan State College opened itsdoors to schoolchildren in the local and surrounding areas. The school ...
Speech byMark McArdleMEMBER FOR CALOUNDRAHansard Wednesday, 1 March 2006RETIREMENT VILLAGES AMENDMENT BILLMr McARDLE (Caloundra—Lib) (11.37 am): I say at the outset that Caloundra has a number ofretirement villages in it. I have to ask: why would people not ...
Speech byMark McArdleMEMBER FOR CALOUNDRAHansard Wednesday, 1 March 2006DRUG LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr McARDLE (Caloundra—Lib) (4.09 pm): I first start by thanking the Attorney for the briefing herstaff gave me earlier this week and this afternoon on the ...
Speech byMark McArdleMEMBER FOR CALOUNDRAHansard Wednesday, 1 March 2006PUBLIC TRANSPORT SYSTEMMr McARDLE (Caloundra—Lib) (6.13 pm): I rise to support the motion. At the outset, I have to saythat the member for Kawana’s comments about $1.1 billion being spent ...
Speech byMark McArdleMEMBER FOR CALOUNDRAHansard Wednesday, 1 March 2006RACING (RACE FIELDS) AMENDMENT BILLMr McARDLE (Caloundra—Lib) (7.45pm): I start by congratulating the member for SurfersParadise for bringing this excellent bill before the House tonight ...
Speech byMark McArdleMEMBER FOR CALOUNDRAHansard Thursday, 25 May 2006CRIMINAL CODE AMENDMENT BILLMr McARDLE (Caloundra—Lib) (4.27 pm): I rise to make a number of comments in relation to theCriminal Code Amendment Bill. The bill introduced by the ...
Speech byMark McArdleMEMBER FOR CALOUNDRAHansard Tuesday, 6 June 2006PUMICESTONE PASSAGE; MEN’S HEALTHMr McARDLE (Caloundra—Lib) (12.10 pm): Today I want to talk about two issues—one affectingCaloundra itself and the other the male population throughout this ...
Speech byMark McArdleMEMBER FOR CALOUNDRAHansard Wednesday, 7 June 2006TRANSPORT (AMENDMENT OF QUEENSLAND ROAD RULES) BILLMr McARDLE (Caloundra—Lib) (8.27 pm): It gives me great pleasure tonight to rise to support thisbill introduced by the member for ...
Speech byHon. Margaret KeechMEMBER FOR ALBERTHansard Thursday, 2 November 2006MINISTERIAL STATEMENTWhite Ribbon DayHon. MM KEECH (Albert—ALP) (Minister for Tourism, Fair Trading, Wine Industry Developmentand Women) (10.13 am): November 25 is a day of ...
Speech byHon. Margaret KeechMEMBER FOR ALBERTHansard Tuesday, 28 November 2006SECURITY PROVIDERS AMENDMENT BILLSecond ReadingHon. MM KEECH (Albert—ALP) (Minister for Tourism, Fair Trading, Wine Industry Developmentand Women) (2.54 pm): I move—That the bill be ...
Speech byHon. Margaret KeechMEMBER FOR ALBERTHansard Tuesday, 28 November 2006ASSOCIATIONS INCORPORATION AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLSecond ReadingHon. MM KEECH (Albert—ALP) (Minister for Tourism, Fair Trading, Wine Industry Developmentand Women) ...
Speech byHon. Margaret KeechMEMBER FOR ALBERTHansard Wednesday, 29 November 2006MINISTERIAL STATEMENTWorkChoicesHon. MM KEECH (Albert—ALP) (Minister for Tourism, Fair Trading, Wine Industry Developmentand Women) (10.06 am): Queensland women have been dealt a ...
Speech byMark McArdleMEMBER FOR CALOUNDRAHansard Wednesday, 15 February 2006FOOD BILLMr McARDLE (Caloundra—Lib) (4.15 pm): As has been stated to the House by the shadow ministerfor health, the opposition supports the bill. But there is a large question mark ...
Speech byMark McArdleMEMBER FOR CALOUNDRAHansard Thursday, 9 March 2006CALOUNDRAMr McARDLE (Caloundra—Lib) (5.12 pm): Caloundra is a city comprised of people from differentbackgrounds, organisations and beliefs but one thing they do have in common is a desire ...
Speech byMark McArdleMEMBER FOR CALOUNDRAHansard Tuesday, 28 March 2006INTEGRATED PLANNING AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr McARDLE (Caloundra—Lib) (6.06 pm): It is with pleasure that I rise to contribute to the debateon the Integrated Planning and ...
Speech byMark McArdleMEMBER FOR CALOUNDRAHansard Wednesday, 29 March 2006DISABILITY SERVICES BILLMr McARDLE (Caloundra—Lib) (4.44 pm): It gives me pleasure to talk to this Disability Services Billthis afternoon, if only for a brief time. Firstly, I ...
Speech byMark McArdleMEMBER FOR CALOUNDRAHansard Wednesday, 29 March 2006DRUGS POLICYMr McARDLE (Caloundra—Lib) (5.52 pm): It is almost unbelievable—given what we know aboutthe impact of drugs on drug users and, more so, their families and loved ones—that we ...
Speech byMark McArdleMEMBER FOR CALOUNDRAHansard Thursday, 30 March 2006MEDICAL PRACTITIONERS REGISTRATION AMENDMENT BILLMr McARDLE (Caloundra—Lib) (6.22 pm): It gives me great pride tonight to rise to make a fewcomments in relation to the bill before the ...
Speech byMark McArdleMEMBER FOR CALOUNDRAHansard Thursday, 30 March 2006WORTH, MR MMr McARDLE (Caloundra—Lib) (10.20 pm): Mark Worth is a man aged 49 years who has suffereda number of injuries, the last of which occurred in 1992 in New South Wales. He then ...
Speech byMark McArdleMEMBER FOR CALOUNDRAHansard Tuesday, 23 May 2006POLICE POWERS AND RESPONSIBILITIES AND OTHER ACTS AMENDMENT BILLMr McARDLE (Caloundra—Lib) (3.28 pm): It gives me pleasure today to rise to speak to this billand to applaud the government ...
Speech byMark McArdleMEMBER FOR CALOUNDRAHansard Tuesday, 23 May 2006PERSONAL INJURIES PROCEEDINGS (LEGAL ADVERTISING) AND OTHER ACTS AMENDMENT BILLMr McARDLE (Caloundra—Lib) (7.52 pm): The bill before the House today encompasses fourpoints: firstly, ...
Speech byMark McArdleMEMBER FOR CALOUNDRAHansard Wednesday, 24 May 2006CALOUNDRA, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SERVICESMr McARDLE (Caloundra—Lib) (10.08 pm): As I said yesterday in this House, on 5 May I was at adomestic violence forum in Caloundra which, in part, ...
Speech byHon. Margaret KeechMEMBER FOR ALBERTHansard Wednesday, 11 October 2006BODY CORPORATE AND COMMUNITY MANAGEMENT AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLSecond ReadingHon. MM KEECH (Albert—ALP) (Minister for Tourism, Fair Trading and Wine ...
Speech byMark McArdleMEMBER FOR CALOUNDRAHansard Friday, 21 April 2006SUNSHINE COAST HOSPITALMr McARDLE (Caloundra—Lib) (8.05 pm): It has almost been 12 months since the much vauntedstatement was made about a $500 million hospital being constructed at Sippy ...
Speech byMark McArdleMEMBER FOR CALOUNDRAHansard Tuesday, 9 May 2006WATER AMENDMENT BILLMr McARDLE (Caloundra—Lib) (6.22 pm): I rise to make a short address to the Water AmendmentBill. I start by making the observation that any government that is responsible ...
Speech byMark McArdleMEMBER FOR CALOUNDRAHansard Wednesday, 10 May 2006PETER ANNA PTY LTDMr McARDLE (Caloundra—Lib) (10.28 pm): In 1986, Peter Anna Pty Ltd, a subsidiary company ofthe Moran Health Care Group, registered a scheme comprising 75 freehold lots, a ...
Speech byMark McArdleMEMBER FOR CALOUNDRAHansard Tuesday, 7 March 2006CRIME RATESMr McARDLE (Caloundra—Lib) (12.00 pm): Both the Attorney-General and the police minister havefailed the people of Queensland. This was highlighted most recently by Courier-Mail ...
Speech byMark McArdleMEMBER FOR CALOUNDRAHansard Wednesday, 15 February 2006CITY OF CALOUNDRAMr McARDLE (Caloundra—Lib) (9.24 pm): Yesterday and today the Minister for Health and theminister for water attacked me for, in essence, standing up for the rights of ...
Speech byHon. Pat PurcellMEMBER FOR BULIMBAHansard Wednesday, 11 October 2006FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE AMENDMENT BILLSecond ReadingHon. PD PURCELL (Bulimba—ALP) (Minister for Emergency Services) (12.26 pm): I move—That the bill be now read a second time.In 2004 ...
Speech byHon. Pat PurcellMEMBER FOR BULIMBAHansard Wednesday, 1 November 2006MINISTERIAL STATEMENTNarangba, Binary Industries FireHon. PD PURCELL (Bulimba—ALP) (Minister for Emergency Services) (10.04 am): The fire atBinary Industries at the Narangba ...
Speech byHon. Pat PurcellMEMBER FOR BULIMBAHansard Thursday, 2 November 2006MINISTERIAL STATEMENTRural Fire Service VehiclesHon. PD PURCELL (Bulimba—ALP) (Minister for Emergency Services) (9.59 pm): I am pleased toannounce that construction is now underway on ...
Speech byHon. Pat PurcellMEMBER FOR BULIMBAHansard Thursday, 30 March 2006MINISTERIAL STATEMENTCyclone Larry, Emergency ServicesHon. PD PURCELL (Bulimba—ALP) (Minister for Emergency Services) (10.12 am): The grindinghard work continues by thousands of ...
Speech byHon. Pat PurcellMEMBER FOR BULIMBAHansard Friday, 21 April 2006MINISTERIAL STATEMENTCyclone MonicaHon. PD PURCELL (Bulimba—ALP) (Minister for Emergency Services) (9.56 am): Cyclone Monicahas passed over Cape York and is now situated in the Gulf of ...
Speech byHon. Pat PurcellMEMBER FOR BULIMBAHansard Friday, 21 April 2006FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE AMENDMENT BILLSecond ReadingHon. PD PURCELL (Bulimba—ALP) (Minister for Emergency Services) (11.36 am): I move—That the bill be now read a second time.In 2004 and ...
Speech byHon. Nita CunninghamMEMBER FOR BUNDABERGHansard Tuesday, 6 June 2006HEALTH QUALITY AND COMPLAINTS COMMISSIONHon. NITA CUNNINGHAM (Bundaberg—ALP) (12.05 pm): During the last sitting week of thisparliament a bill to establish the Health Quality and ...
Speech byHon. Nita CunninghamMEMBER FOR BUNDABERGHansard Friday, 9 June 2006APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLHon. NITA CUNNINGHAM (Bundaberg—ALP) (11.54 am): I rise with a great deal of pleasure tosupport the appropriation bills 2006 that ...
Speech byHon. Nita CunninghamMEMBER FOR BUNDABERGHansard Friday, 9 June 2006BUNDABERG BASE HOSPITALHon. NITA CUNNINGHAM (Bundaberg—ALP) (5.11 pm): I want to place on record that, while ourBundaberg Base Hospital continues to be criticised by the opposition, ...
Speech byHon. Pat PurcellMEMBER FOR BULIMBAHansard Wednesday, 15 February 2006MINISTERIAL STATEMENTEmergency ServicesHon. PD PURCELL (Bulimba—ALP) (Minister for Emergency Services) (10.07 am): A great dealhas been made in the media, and on the political ...
Speech byHon. Pat PurcellMEMBER FOR BULIMBAHansard Thursday, 2 March 2006MINISTERIAL STATEMENTQueensland Ambulance ServiceHon. PD PURCELL (Bulimba—ALP) (Minister for Emergency Services) (9.56 am): I would like toclarify a question raised by the member for ...
Speech byHon. Pat PurcellMEMBER FOR BULIMBAHansard Tuesday, 7 March 2006MINISTERIAL STATEMENTEmergency ServicesHon. PD PURCELL (Bulimba—ALP) (Minister for Emergency Services) (10.12 am): The memberfor Chatsworth is at it again. After spreading misinformation ...
Speech byHon. Pat PurcellMEMBER FOR BULIMBAHansard Thursday, 9 March 2006MINISTERIAL STATEMENTSaving LivesHon. PD PURCELL (Bulimba—ALP) (Minister for Emergency Services) (10.18 am): It is nice to seehappy stories reported in the media every now and then. We ...
Speech byHon. Pat PurcellMEMBER FOR BULIMBAHansard Tuesday, 28 March 2006MINISTERIAL STATEMENTCyclone Larry Hon. PD PURCELL (Bulimba—ALP) (Minister for Emergency Services) (10.17 am): I would like toinform the House about the speed of the response by the ...
Speech byHon. Pat PurcellMEMBER FOR BULIMBAHansard Thursday, 8 June 2006MINISTERIAL STATEMENTEmergency Services InfrastructureHon. PD PURCELL (Bulimba—ALP) (Minister for Emergency Services) (10.19 am): Queensland’sDepartment of Emergency Services is a world ...
Speech byHon. Pat PurcellMEMBER FOR BULIMBAHansard Friday, 9 June 2006MINISTERIAL STATEMENTAmbulance Service; Child RestraintsHon. PD PURCELL (Bulimba—ALP) (Minister for Emergency Services) (9.57 am): The oppositionhatesambulance officers. In its latest ...
Speech byHon. Pat PurcellMEMBER FOR BULIMBAHansard Friday, 9 June 2006APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLHon. PD PURCELL (Bulimba—ALP) (Minister for Emergency Services) (3.20 pm): It is a pleasureto rise to speak in this budget reply for ...
Speech byHon. Pat PurcellMEMBER FOR BULIMBAHansard Friday, 21 April 2006DEATH OF MR RB WAIWIRIHon. PD PURCELL (Bulimba—ALP) (Minister for Emergency Services) (8.32 pm): One of thepleasures of being a local member is that you have the privilege of meeting and ...
Speech byHon. Pat PurcellMEMBER FOR BULIMBAHansard Wednesday, 10 May 2006MINISTERIAL STATEMENTAmbulance ServiceHon. PD PURCELL (Bulimba—ALP) (Minister for Emergency Services) (10.14 am): I would like todraw the attention of the House to recent comments made ...
Speech byHon. Pat PurcellMEMBER FOR BULIMBAHansard Thursday, 11 May 2006MINISTERIAL STATEMENTEmergency Management Queensland; SES Recruitment CampaignHon. PD PURCELL (Bulimba—ALP) (Minister for Emergency Services) (10.12 am): The comingweek marks a big step ...
Speech byHon. Pat PurcellMEMBER FOR BULIMBAHansard Wednesday, 24 May 2006MINISTERIAL STATEMENTParamedics and Firefighters, SurveyHon. PD PURCELL (Bulimba—ALP) (Minister for Emergency Services) (9.59 am): I would like todraw the attention of the House to the ...
Speech byHon. Pat PurcellMEMBER FOR BULIMBAHansard Wednesday, 9 August 2006MINISTERIAL STATEMENTQueensland Fire and Rescue Service, Water ConservationHon. PD PURCELL (Bulimba—ALP) (Minister for Emergency Services) (10.15 am): The worst-everrecorded drought in ...
Speech byHon. Pat PurcellMEMBER FOR BULIMBAHansard Thursday, 10 August 2006MINISTERIAL STATEMENTQueensland Ambulance Service, RecruitmentHon. PD PURCELL (Bulimba—ALP) (Minister for Emergency Services) (10.22 am): I would like toinform the House of the ongoing ...
Speech byHon. Pat PurcellMEMBER FOR BULIMBAHansard Thursday, 10 August 2006APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILL (ESTIMATES COMMITTEE D)Hon. PD PURCELL (Bulimba—ALP) (Minister for Emergency Services) (2.34pm): It is withpleasure that I rise to ...
Speech byHon. Pat PurcellMEMBER FOR BULIMBAHansard Thursday, 25 May 2006MINISTERIAL STATEMENTEmergency Services, Disaster TrainingHon. PD PURCELL (Bulimba—ALP) (Minister for Emergency Services) (10.11 am): The Beattiegovernment has a strong commitment to ...
Speech byHon. Pat PurcellMEMBER FOR BULIMBAHansard Wednesday, 7 June 2006MINISTERIAL STATEMENTFire SafetyHon. PD PURCELL (Bulimba—ALP) (Minister for Emergency Services) (10.10 am): In the last fewdays we have had a tragic reminder of the danger of fire. Since ...
Speech byHon. Pat PurcellMEMBER FOR BULIMBAHansard Wednesday, 11 October 2006MINISTERIAL STATEMENTIntensive Care ParamedicsHon. PD PURCELL (Bulimba—ALP) (Minister for Emergency Services) (10.13 am): Before I begin,could I congratulate you, Mr Speaker, on ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard Tuesday, 28 February 2006MINISTERIAL STATEMENTQueensland Health, Code of ConductHon. PD BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier) (9.44 am): While we are talking about health,and I want to thank, ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard Wednesday, 1 March 2006MINISTERIAL STATEMENTState of the StateHon. PD BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier) (9.41 am): I want to provide an update to theState of the State report that I gave to ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard Wednesday, 1 March 2006MINISTERIAL STATEMENTFirst-Aid CoursesHon. PD BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier) (9.44 am): The Minister for EmergencyServices, Pat Purcell, today will highlight the ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard Wednesday, 1 March 2006MINISTERIAL STATEMENTTelstraHon. PD BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier) (9.45 am): I want to draw to the attention ofthe House my concern about the recent report in the ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard Wednesday, 1 March 2006MINISTERIAL STATEMENTBird FluHon. PD BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier) (9.47 am): The threats of outbreaks of avianinfluenza overseas in recent years have increased ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard Thursday, 2 March 2006MINISTERIAL STATEMENTNurses, Pay and ConditionsHon. PD BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier) (9.32 am): The 22,000 nurses employed byQueensland Health will today begin ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard Thursday, 2 March 2006MINISTERIAL STATEMENTAurukun Bauxite ProjectHon. PD BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier) (9.39 am): There is more good news forQueensland. I have an announcement involving ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard Tuesday, 7 March 2006MINISTERIAL STATEMENTGaven By-ElectionHon. PD BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier) (9.36 am): Mr Speaker, like you, I want toinform the House that this morning I requested ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard Wednesday, 1 March 2006MINISTERIAL STATEMENTWolffdene DamHon. PD BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier) (9.47 am): Finally, I notice that we have hadsome nonsense about the history of the ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard Wednesday, 1 March 2006MINISTERIAL STATEMENTSizzler Restaurants, Rat PoisonHon. PD BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier) (9.32 am): The events surrounding the foodtampering at Sizzler’s ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard Wednesday, 1 March 2006MINISTERIAL STATEMENTGoods and Services Tax RevenueHon. PD BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier) (9.34am): The Commonwealth GrantsCommission will release its 2006 update ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard Wednesday, 1 March 2006MINISTERIAL STATEMENTAustralian Fisheries Management AuthorityHon. PD BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier) (9.37 am): Responsibility for detecting,apprehending and ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard Tuesday, 28 February 2006SEAT DECLARED VACANTHon. PD BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier) (2.30 pm), by leave, without notice: I move—That the seat in this House for the electoral district of ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard Tuesday, 28 February 2006MEMBERS’ ETHICS AND PARLIAMENTARY PRIVILEGES COMMITTEE, MEMBERS’ ENTITLEMENTSHon. PD BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier) (2.31 pm): I move—That the House request that ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard Tuesday, 28 February 2006NOTICE OF MOTIONMembers’ Ethics and Parliamentary Privileges Committee, Members’ EntitlementsHon. PD BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier) (9.38 am): I give notice that ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard Thursday, 2 March 2006MINISTERIAL STATEMENTLocal Government ProtocolHon. PD BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier) (9.43 am): On other important matters, Iwant to highlight that our relationship ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard Thursday, 2 March 2006MINISTERIAL STATEMENTWater InfrastructureHon. PD BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier) (9.44am): Our historic South EastQueensland Infrastructure Plan contains more than ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard Thursday, 2 March 2006MINISTERIAL STATEMENTRural Residential Development, South-East QueenslandHon. PD BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier) (9.45am): Today our government isreleasing the ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard Thursday, 2 March 2006MINISTERIAL STATEMENTCommunity Cabinet MeetingsHon. PD BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier) (9.49 am): I wish to report to the parliamenton the recent community cabinet at ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard Thursday, 2 March 2006MINISTERIAL STATEMENTBrisbane International Motor ShowHon. PD BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier) (9.49 am): I report to parliament on theBrisbane International Motor ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard Thursday, 2 March 2006MINISTERIAL STATEMENTBeattie GovernmentHon. PD BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier) (9.50 am): Members can see from theinitiatives outlined by the government this morning ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard Tuesday, 28 February 2006MINISTERIAL STATEMENTObesityHon. PD BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier) (9.41am): Australians are becomingunhealthier. The Australian Bureau of Statistics released its ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard Tuesday, 28 February 2006MINISTERIAL STATEMENTPoole, Mr RHon. PD BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier) (9.54 am): I want to deal with the issue ofRobert Poole. As I indicated publicly, on the ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard Thursday, 2 March 2006MINISTERIAL STATEMENTSafe Youth Parties Task ForceHon. PD BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier) (9.48 am): I was disgusted to learn of theviolence meted out at a Redcliffe ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard Wednesday, 7 June 2006NUCLEAR ENERGYHon. PD BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier) (4.28 pm): I move—That this parliament expresses its opposition to any nuclear reactor or nuclear waste dump in ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard Wednesday, 7 June 2006TRAVESTON DAMHon. PD BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier) (5.52pm): I move the followingamendment—That all words after ‘House’ are deleted and the following words ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard Thursday, 8 June 2006MINISTERIAL STATEMENTBeattie Labor GovernmentHon. PD BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier) (9.43 am): I am proud to table an historicdocument today that contains tangible ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard Wednesday, 7 June 2006MINISTERIAL STATEMENTInfrastructureHon. PD BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier) (9.40 am): In terms of projects, I want toshare a number of things with the House. There ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard Wednesday, 7 June 2006MINISTERIAL STATEMENTDroughtHon. PD BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier) (9.44 am): Let us move on and talk aboutother things. We have had enough nonsense from those ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard Wednesday, 7 June 2006MINISTERIAL STATEMENTWater InfrastructureHon. PD BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier) (9.46 am): The challenge we now face,coupled with climate change and unprecedented ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard Wednesday, 7 June 2006MINISTERIAL STATEMENTWater SupplyHon. PD BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier) (9.47 am): What we do need to get is asensible debate about water. The current drought and ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard Tuesday, 6 June 2006MINISTERIAL STATEMENTWater SupplyHon. PD BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier) (9.45 am): As members would know, mygovernment is working hard to ensure that the people of ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard Wednesday, 7 June 2006MINISTERIAL STATEMENTNuclear EnergyHon. PD BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier) (9.33am): Yesterday marked a sadmilestone in the evolution of energy supplies in this ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard Wednesday, 7 June 2006MINISTERIAL STATEMENTFire SafetyHon. PD BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier) (9.35 am): While we are talking aboutmatters federal I want to talk about fire safety and aged ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard Wednesday, 7 June 2006MINISTERIAL STATEMENTTransport InfrastructureHon. PD BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier) (9.37 am): Our government is getting on withthe job of building a better ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard Thursday, 8 June 2006MINISTERIAL STATEMENTCyclone Larry, Relief AppealHon. PD BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier) (9.51 am): I want to advise the House thatdonations to the Tropical Cyclone ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard Thursday, 8 June 2006MINISTERIAL STATEMENTBarcaldine, Tree of KnowledgeHon. PD BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier) (9.52am): The minister for primaryindustries will address the House this ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard Thursday, 8 June 2006MINISTERIAL STATEMENTClimate Change SummitHon. PD BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier) (9.53 am): In recent months the Queenslandgovernment has been proactive in addressing ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard Thursday, 8 June 2006MINISTERIAL STATEMENTBiotechnology IndustryHon. PD BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier) (9.53 am): I want to give the parliament anupdate on the biotechnology industry. ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard Tuesday, 6 June 2006MINISTERIAL STATEMENTCommissioner for Children and Young People and Child GuardianHon. PD BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier) (9.39 am): The Commissioner for Childrenand ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard Tuesday, 6 June 2006MINISTERIAL STATEMENTBlueprint for the BushHon. PD BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier) (9.40am): Last week I travelled toCharleville with three of my key ministers to ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard Tuesday, 6 June 2006MINISTERIAL STATEMENTPatel, Dr J; CompensationHon. PD BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier) (9.43 am): In relation to the government’sspecial process to compensate victims of ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard Tuesday, 6 June 2006MINISTERIAL STATEMENTRobbie Williams Concert, Presale of TicketsHon. PD BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier) (9.44 am): The offer of presale tickets for theRobbie Williams ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard Friday, 9 June 2006MINISTERIAL STATEMENTIraq, Death of CivilianHon. PD BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier) (9.34 am): The Department of Foreign Affairsand Trade has confirmed that, tragically, ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard Friday, 9 June 2006MINISTERIAL STATEMENTWater SupplyHon. PD BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier) (9.35 am): Our government is doing morethan any other government in Australia to help ensure ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard Friday, 9 June 2006MINISTERIAL STATEMENTWater Infrastructure, Environmental ManagementHon. PD BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier) (9.39 am): As I have indicated, a lot of workwe undertake will ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard Wednesday, 7 June 2006MINISTERIAL STATEMENTInnisfail ShowHon. PD BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier) (9.51 am): The Innisfail Show will be held inJuly. I urge members to support it. I am ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard Wednesday, 7 June 2006MINISTERIAL STATEMENTHealthy Hearing ProgramHon. PD BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier) (9.51 am): In line with Queensland Health’sHealthy Hearing Program, which aims to ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard Wednesday, 7 June 2006MINISTERIAL STATEMENTNational Rugby League Grand FinalHon. PD BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier) (9.52 am): I want to table a letter I havewritten to David Gallop, the ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard Friday, 9 June 2006MINISTERIAL STATEMENTWater InfrastructureHon. PD BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier) (9.41 am): On another matter relating towater, I now turn to water security in ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard Thursday, 8 June 2006MINISTERIAL STATEMENTBeattie Labor Government, Economic ManagementHon. PD BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier) (9.54 am): I want to highlight to the Househow the business ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard Thursday, 30 November 2006MINISTERIAL STATEMENTTrade MissionHon. PD BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier and Minister for Trade) (5.24 pm), by leave: Iwant to report on my recent trade mission ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard Thursday, 30 November 2006Hon. PD BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier and Minister for Trade) (8.10pm): Iappreciate this opportunity to, on behalf of the government, wish all members and their ...
Speech byPeter LawlorMEMBER FOR SOUTHPORTHansard Tuesday, 14 February 2006SUCCESSION AMENDMENT BILLMr LAWLOR (Southport—ALP) (5.16 pm): In 1991 the Standing Committee of Attorneys-Generalinitiated the Uniform Succession Laws Project. In 1992 the Queensland ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard Wednesday, 29 November 2006CENSURE OF THE LEADER OF THE OPPOSITIONHon. PD BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier and Minister for Trade) (12.02 pm): Thisdebate is about protecting the standards ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard Thursday, 30 November 2006MINISTERIAL STATEMENTRecycled WaterHon. PD BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier and Minister for Trade) (9.35 am): We arecurrently experiencing the worst drought on ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard Thursday, 30 November 2006MINISTERIAL STATEMENTWorkChoicesHon. PD BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier and Minister for Trade) (9.39 am): Thismorning I joined thousands of working Queenslanders ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard Thursday, 30 November 2006MINISTERIAL STATEMENTRoads Implementation ProgramHon. PD BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier and Minister for Trade) (9.40 am): Roads arethe lifeblood of Queensland. I ...
Speech byPeter LawlorMEMBER FOR SOUTHPORTHansard Thursday, 16 February 2006LIBERAL PARTY PRESELECTIONSMr LAWLOR (Southport—ALP) (5.13 pm): The Queensland Liberal Party has again treated itsbranch members on the Gold Coast with complete contempt. The Liberal ...
Speech byPeter LawlorMEMBER FOR SOUTHPORTHansard Tuesday, 28 February 2006BREAKWATER ISLAND CASINO AGREEMENT AMENDMENT BILLMr LAWLOR (Southport—ALP) (4.29 pm): I may represent the people of Southport at the oppositeend of Queensland to the area that is the ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard Thursday, 30 November 2006MINISTERIAL STATEMENTProject VistaHon. PD BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier and Minister for Trade) (9.45 am): I ampleased to notify the House that the government ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard Thursday, 30 November 2006MINISTERIAL STATEMENTWorld Championships in AthleticsHon. PD BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier and Minister for Trade) (9.46 am): I ampleased to advise the House ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard Thursday, 30 November 2006MINISTERIAL STATEMENTToowoomba Community CabinetHon. PD BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier and Minister for Trade) (9.46 am): Thisweekend my cabinet continues its ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard Thursday, 30 November 2006MINISTERIAL STATEMENTNational Telstra Businesswomen’s AwardsHon. PD BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier and Minister for Trade) (9.47 am): I amdelighted that the Smart ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard Wednesday, 29 November 2006MINISTERIAL STATEMENT100 ClubHon. PD BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier and Minister for Trade) (9.48 am): I also wantto draw the attention of the House to the fact ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard Wednesday, 29 November 2006MINISTERIAL STATEMENTCultural Centre, People’s DayHon. PD BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier and Minister for Trade) (9.48 am): As weknow the gallery will be opened ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard Wednesday, 29 November 2006MINISTERIAL STATEMENTUren, Hon. THon. PD BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier and Minister for Trade) (9.49 am): I want topay tribute to an old mate of mine, Tom Uren. ...
Speech byPeter LawlorMEMBER FOR SOUTHPORTHansard Thursday, 16 February 2006RETAIL SHOP LEASES AMENDMENT BILLMr LAWLOR (Southport—ALP) (12.11pm): Iam happy to support the Retail Shop LeasesAmendment Bill. The Beattie government is committed to small business ...
Speech byPeter LawlorMEMBER FOR SOUTHPORTHansard Wednesday, 1 March 2006DRUG LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr LAWLOR (Southport—ALP) (4.42 pm): The Drug Rehabilitation (Court Diversion) Act 2000established the drug courts in Queensland. Drug courts have been ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard Thursday, 30 November 2006MINISTERIAL STATEMENTRoad FundingHon. PD BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier and Minister for Trade) (9.42am):Queensland drivers have a right to expect that a ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard Thursday, 30 November 2006MINISTERIAL STATEMENTBlack Hawk TragedyHon. PD BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier and Minister for Trade) (11.31 am), by leave:On behalf of all members of parliament ...
Speech byRobert MessengerMEMBER FOR BURNETTHansard Thursday, 2 March 2006PREP YEARMr MESSENGER (Burnett—NPA) (11.56 am): I am happy to rise to speak to this motion concerningthe prep year—a very valuable addition to our school curricula. Queensland wants a ...
Speech byRobert MessengerMEMBER FOR BURNETTHansard Tuesday, 7 March 2006RECREATION AREAS MANAGEMENT BILLMr MESSENGER (Burnett—NPA) (2.30 pm): The Recreation Areas Management Bill before thisHouse comprises nine parts and 154 pages. This piece of legislation ...
Speech byRobert MessengerMEMBER FOR BURNETTHansard Thursday, 9 March 2006DISABILITY SERVICES BILLMr MESSENGER (Burnett—NPA) (4.54pm): The Disability Services Bill 2005 gives me anopportunity on behalf of my electorate to discuss the very important and serious ...
Speech byRay HopperMEMBER FOR DARLING DOWNSHansard Thursday, 12 October 2006YEPPOON HOSPITAL SITE ACQUISITION BILLMr HOPPER (Darling Downs—NPA) (2.55pm): I rise to speak to the Yeppoon Hospital SiteAcquisition Bill 2006. It is important from the outset that ...
Speech byRay HopperMEMBER FOR DARLING DOWNSHansard Wednesday, 1 November 2006HEALTH LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr HOPPER (Darling Downs—NPA) (11.38 am): We have all heard what this bill addresses—dentists, doctors and so on—but the part that I would like to ...
Speech byRay HopperMEMBER FOR DARLING DOWNSHansard Wednesday, 1 November 2006NATURE CONSERVATION AMENDMENT BILLMr HOPPER (Darling Downs—NPA) (9.23 pm): I rise to speak to this bill. I have heard a lot of veryinteresting stories in this chamber. I notice that, ...
Speech byRay HopperMEMBER FOR DARLING DOWNSHansard Thursday, 2 November 2006PRIMARY INDUSTRIES LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr HOPPER (Darling Downs—NPA) (3.05 pm): This bill covers many issues. The shadow ministergot across it very well. However, I would like ...
Speech byRay StevensMEMBER FOR ROBINAHansard Wednesday, 11 October 2006MAIDEN SPEECHMr STEVENS (Robina—Lib) (7.30 pm): Mr Deputy Speaker, I thank you for the opportunity toaddress the House. May I also congratulate the Speaker, as a fellow member of ...
Speech byRay StevensMEMBER FOR ROBINAHansard Tuesday, 31 October 2006ROBINA STADIUMMr STEVENS (Robina—Lib) (10.12 pm): Mr Deputy Speaker, I thank you for the opportunity to talkabout a matter of great concern to me and to the Robina electorate. The Robina ...
Speech byRobert MessengerMEMBER FOR BURNETTHansard Tuesday, 14 February 2006REVOCATION OF MARINE PARKMr MESSENGER (Burnett—NPA) (8.09 pm): I rise to make a short contribution in support of thegovernment’s proposed revocation of land described as lot 11, lot ...
Speech byRobert MessengerMEMBER FOR BURNETTHansard Wednesday, 15 February 2006HEALTH SYSTEMMr MESSENGER (Burnett—NPA) (6.17 pm): I rise to support the Leader of the Opposition’s motionand to oppose the Premier’s amendment. It has been 330 days since Toni ...
Speech byRay HopperMEMBER FOR DARLING DOWNSHansard Friday, 9 June 2006APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLMr HOPPER (Darling Downs—NPA) (12.40 pm): I would like to touch on the positives and thenegatives of what my electorate has received in ...
Speech byRay HopperMEMBER FOR DARLING DOWNSHansard Friday, 9 June 2006TRAFFIC CONTROL CERTIFICATESMr HOPPER (Darling Downs—NPA) (5.02 pm): I would like to bring to the attention of the Housedetails of my concern about the outrageous charges being levied ...
Speech byRay HopperMEMBER FOR DARLING DOWNSHansard Tuesday, 8 August 2006QUEENSLAND RAIL, RIVERINAMr HOPPER (Darling Downs—NPA) (9.43 pm): I wish to bring to the attention of the House detailsof my concerns with respect to outrageous charges being levied ...
Speech byRay HopperMEMBER FOR DARLING DOWNSHansard Thursday, 30 November 2006WILD RIVERS AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr HOPPER (Darling Downs—NPA) (2.56 pm): In rising to speak to the Wild Rivers and OtherLegislation Amendment Bill, I want to take the ...
Speech byRay HopperMEMBER FOR DARLING DOWNSHansard Wednesday, 9 August 2006APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILL (ESTIMATES COMMITTEE A)Mr HOPPER (Darling Downs—NPA) (11.57am): I rise to speak to the report of EstimatesCommittee A. I am very ...
Speech byRay HopperMEMBER FOR DARLING DOWNSHansard Thursday, 10 August 2006APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILL (ESTIMATES COMMITTEE G)Mr HOPPER (Darling Downs—NPA) (5.12 pm): Before speaking to this estimates committee reportI inform the House ...
Speech byRay HopperMEMBER FOR DARLING DOWNSHansard Thursday, 10 August 2006APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILL (ESTIMATES COMMITTEE C)Mr HOPPER (Darling Downs—NPA) (12.05 pm): I am very pleased to have this opportunity tocomment on the report ...
Speech byRay HopperMEMBER FOR DARLING DOWNSHansard Wednesday, 11 October 2006WATER INFRASTRUCTURE Mr HOPPER (Darling Downs—NPA) (5.51 pm): It gives me great pleasure to rise and speak insupport of the motion moved by the Leader of the Opposition. I would ask ...
Speech byRobert MessengerMEMBER FOR BURNETTHansard Wednesday, 15 February 2006BUNDABERG BASE HOSPITALMr MESSENGER (Burnett—NPA) (9.18 pm): When the Premier and his ministers visit Bundabergnext week I demand that they allocate more resources and open more ...
Speech byRobert MessengerMEMBER FOR BURNETTHansard Tuesday, 28 February 2006ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCYMr MESSENGER (Burnett—NPA) (12.00 pm): There has been an unfortunate and sad breakdownin the relationship between the Queensland community and officers ...
Speech byRobert MessengerMEMBER FOR BURNETTHansard Tuesday, 28 February 2006RETIREMENT VILLAGES AMENDMENT BILLMr MESSENGER (Burnett—NPA) (7.50 pm): The Retirement Villages Amendment Bill 2006 is animportant piece of legislation. This legislation affects, and ...
Speech byRobert MessengerMEMBER FOR BURNETTHansard Tuesday, 28 February 2006BUNDABERG BASE HOSPITAL, MATERNITY UNITMr MESSENGER (Burnett—NPA) (9.09 pm): I recently had a lengthy conversation and discussionwith Dr Malcolm Stumer, the former Director of ...
Speech byRay HopperMEMBER FOR DARLING DOWNSHansard Tuesday, 28 November 2006TARONG ENERGYMr HOPPER (Darling Downs—NPA) (12.30 pm): I wish to draw the attention of the House to aproposal by Tarong Energy to run a conveyor belt, or a train line, from Acland ...
Speech byRay HopperMEMBER FOR DARLING DOWNSHansard Tuesday, 28 November 2006WATER CHARGESMr HOPPER (Darling Downs—NPA) (10.15 pm): I wish to bring to the attention of the House myintention to call on the Minister for Natural Resources and Water to extend ...
Speech byRay HopperMEMBER FOR DARLING DOWNSHansard Thursday, 2 November 2006SCHOOL CHAPLAINCY FUNDINGMr HOPPER (Darling Downs—NPA) (9.14 pm): I wish to bring to the attention of the House myintention to call on the government to deliver on its promise to ...
Speech byMike HoranMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard Wednesday, 1 November 2006HEALTH LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (11.48 am): The Health Legislation Amendment Bill amendsa total of 19 acts in the Health portfolio. The most ...
Speech byMike HoranMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard Wednesday, 1 November 2006MARINE PARKS (GREAT SANDY) ZONING PLAN: DISALLOWANCE OF STATUTORY INSTRUMENTMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (7.30 pm): I move—That the Marine Parks (Great Sandy) Zoning Plan 2006 ...
Speech byMike HoranMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard Thursday, 2 November 2006PRIMARY INDUSTRIES LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (11.43 am): Today we are debating the Primary IndustriesLegislation Amendment Bill 2006 which takes in ...
Speech byMike HoranMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard Wednesday, 24 May 2006FISHERIES AMENDMENT BILLMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (11.30 am): The Fisheries Amendment Bill 2006 providesthis parliament with an opportunity to look at a number of issues that are ...
Speech byMike HoranMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard Thursday, 25 May 2006TOOWOOMBA COMMUNITY CARE TRANSPORTMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (9.31 pm): Since 1996, the Rotary Club of Toowoomba hasrun an absolutely magnificent service called the Toowoomba ...
Speech byMike HoranMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard Friday, 26 May 2006CRIMINAL CODE AMENDMENT BILLMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (9.32am): Yesterday in this parliament we saw theshameful and disgraceful introduction of the Criminal Code Amendment Bill. We ...
Speech byMike HoranMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard Friday, 26 May 2006FAMILY WEEK TOOWOOMBAMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (5.45 pm): Tonight I want to speak about a very specialevent that will be held in Toowoomba for the first time this year called Family ...
Speech byMike HoranMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard Wednesday, 7 June 2006TRANSPORT (AMENDMENT OF QUEENSLAND ROAD RULES) BILLMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (8.55 pm): This bill gives us a chance to think about theimportant principles of a private member’s ...
Speech byMike HoranMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard Tuesday, 9 May 2006WATER AMENDMENT BILLMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (5.51 pm): The Water Amendment Bill is an extremelyimportant bill. It is a bill which will put in place the Queensland Water Commission. ...
Speech byMike HoranMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard Wednesday, 10 May 2006WORKPLACE HEALTH AND SAFETY AND OTHER ACTS AMENDMENT BILLMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (9.00 pm): The Workplace Health and Safety and OtherActs Amendment Bill is an attempt by the ...
Speech byMike HoranMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard Thursday, 11 May 2006POLICE POWERS AND RESPONSIBILITIES AND OTHER ACTS AMENDMENT BILLMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (5.00 pm): It is a real pleasure to speak to this bill, whichprovides a lot of extra ...
Speech byMike HoranMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard Thursday, 8 June 2006APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (8.50 pm): It is always an important time of the year whenwe discuss the budget to, first of all, have ...
Speech byMike HoranMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard Tuesday, 8 August 2006PRIMARY INDUSTRIES AND FISHERIESMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (11.50 am): Queensland’s primary industries and fisherieshave provided a core foundation to Queensland’s economic ...
Speech byMike HoranMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard Wednesday, 9 August 2006APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILL (ESTIMATES COMMITTEE B)Mr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (3.41 pm): In this debate relating to the report of EstimatesCommittee B I ...
Speech byMike HoranMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard Thursday, 10 August 2006APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILL (ESTIMATES COMMITTEE G)Mr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (4.44 pm): It was again a privilege to be able to take part inEstimates ...
Speech byMike HoranMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard Wednesday, 29 November 2006EDUCATION LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (3.51 pm): I think one of the good aspects of the EducationLegislation Amendment Bill is the Queensland ...
Speech byMike HoranMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard Wednesday, 11 October 2006TOOWOOMBA SOUTH ELECTORATE, BIRTHING FACILITIES; YOUNG WOMEN’S PLACEMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (9.16 pm): One of the choices that should be available toyoung mothers and ...
Speech byMike HoranMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard Tuesday, 31 October 2006DROUGHT ASSISTANCEMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (12.15 pm): With some 60 per cent of Queensland alreadydroughted, I want to speak today about the very serious issues facing our ...
Speech byMike HoranMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard Wednesday, 11 October 2006WATER INFRASTRUCTUREMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (6.11 pm): It is good to support this common-sense motionthat has been moved tonight. It is absolutely disgraceful to see the ...
Speech byMike HoranMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard Thursday, 10 August 2006APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILL (ESTIMATES COMMITTEE C)Mr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (11.54 am): In addressing this estimates committee report, Iwant to speak ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard Wednesday, 29 March 2006MINISTERIAL STATEMENTPublic HospitalsHon. PD BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier) (9.42 am): Our public hospital system willremain free for Queenslanders regardless of ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard Wednesday, 29 March 2006MINISTERIAL STATEMENTDepartment of Emergency Services, Director-GeneralHon. PD BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier) (9.50 am): I want to highlight to the Housethat I ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard Wednesday, 29 March 2006MINISTERIAL STATEMENTCommonwealth Games, Queensland AthletesHon. PD BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier) (9.51 am): Later today there will be a paradethrough the city ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard Wednesday, 29 March 2006MINISTERIAL STATEMENTCoal IndustryHon. PD BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier) (9.52 am): My government is committed tobuilding Queensland’s coal export capacity. We are ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard Wednesday, 29 March 2006MINISTERIAL STATEMENTCommunity Cabinet, MackayHon. PD BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier) (9.52 am): By way of report, on 19 and 20March the Queensland cabinet met in ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard Wednesday, 29 March 2006MINISTERIAL STATEMENTSt Joseph’s Cathedral, RockhamptonHon. PD BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier) (9.54 am): I recently presented the Bishop ofRockhampton, Father ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard Thursday, 30 March 2006MINISTERIAL STATEMENTCyclone LarryHon. PD BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier) (9.32 am): Today I have some importantinformation for the communities affected by Tropical ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard Thursday, 30 March 2006MINISTERIAL STATEMENTGladstone Pacific Nickel Ltd, Environmental Impact StudyHon. PD BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier) (9.36 am): The Coordinator-General hasapproved ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard Tuesday, 28 March 2006MINISTERIAL STATEMENTMember for BundabergHon. PD BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier) (10.11 am): The member for Bundaberg, NitaCunningham, is a tireless advocate of the ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard Tuesday, 28 March 2006MINISTERIAL STATEMENTWater Management ChargesHon. PD BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier) (10.11am): At the community cabinetmeeting in Mackay last Sunday I announced the ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard Tuesday, 28 March 2006MINISTERIAL STATEMENTSouth East Queensland Regional Plan Hon. PD BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier) (10.12 am): Earlier this month I tabled andalso released for public ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard Tuesday, 28 March 2006MINISTERIAL STATEMENTIdeas Festival Hon. PD BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier) (10.12 am): I am delighted to be opening the2006 Ideas Festival this Wednesday, 29 March. ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard Wednesday, 29 March 2006MINISTERIAL STATEMENTSmart Jobs and Careers Web SiteHon. PD BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier) (9.53 am): I am pleased to announce thelaunch of the new Queensland ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard Wednesday, 29 March 2006MINISTERIAL STATEMENTSporting Facilities, TownsvilleHon. PD BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier) (9.53 am): Townsville has a well deservedreputation for leadership in ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard Wednesday, 29 March 2006MINISTERIAL STATEMENTPolice Citizens Youth Club, TownsvilleHon. PD BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier) (9.53 am): Young people in Townsville willbenefit from the state ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard Wednesday, 29 March 2006MINISTERIAL STATEMENTThuringowa Riverway ProjectHon. PD BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier) (9.54 am): The state government has thrownits support behind the Thuringowa ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard Thursday, 30 March 2006MINISTERIAL STATEMENTWestern Corridor Recycled Water SchemeHon. PD BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier) (9.37 am): On the issue of water, one majorexample of our work to ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard Thursday, 30 March 2006MINISTERIAL STATEMENTPublic HousingHon. PD BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier) (9.40 am): The Leader of the House andminister for housing is in Sydney today addressing ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard Thursday, 30 March 2006MINISTERIAL STATEMENTChina and Hong Kong, Trade DelegationHon. PD BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier) (9.42 am): I would like to inform the Housethat I have approved the ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard Thursday, 30 March 2006MINISTERIAL STATEMENTMooloolaba TriathlonHon. PD BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier) (9.43 am): I want to report that the 2006Mooloolaba Triathlon was held over the ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard Thursday, 30 March 2006MINISTERIAL STATEMENTGriffith University, Doctor TrainingHon. PD BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier) (9.44 am): The Gold Coast is playing acrucial role in my ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard Thursday, 30 March 2006MINISTERIAL STATEMENTCairns CBD RevitalisationHon. PD BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier) (9.44 am): I recently joined the Cairns CityCouncil Mayor, Kevin Byrne, and the ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard Wednesday, 29 March 2006MINISTERIAL STATEMENTCyclone Larry, Operation Recovery Task ForceHon. PD BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier) (9.34 am): I want to report to the House thismorning on ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard Thursday, 30 March 2006MINISTERIAL STATEMENTAirport Link and Northern BuswayHon. PD BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier) (9.44 am): Together with the Brisbane LordMayor, Campbell Newman, and ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard Thursday, 30 March 2006MINISTERIAL STATEMENTPremier’s Drama AwardHon. PD BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier) (9.43 am): Last week I announced thefinalists of the biennial Premier’s Drama ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard Wednesday, 11 October 2006MINISTERIAL STATEMENTElection CommitmentsHon. PD BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier and Minister for Trade) (9.46 am): I promisedin the election campaign that we ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard Wednesday, 11 October 2006MINISTERIAL STATEMENTGateway Motorway UpgradeHon. PD BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier and Minister for Trade) (9.50am):Construction work on the $1.88 billion ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard Wednesday, 11 October 2006MINISTERIAL STATEMENTDriving Export Growth for Queensland: 2006-2011Hon. PD BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier and Minister for Trade) (9.50am):Queensland continues ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard Wednesday, 11 October 2006MINISTERIAL STATEMENTNuclear Magnetic Resonance NetworkHon. PD BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier and Minister for Trade) (9.51 am): Last monthI launched one of the ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard Wednesday, 11 October 2006MINISTERIAL STATEMENTPopulation GrowthHon. PD BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier and Minister for Trade) (9.50 am): The latestpopulation figures from the Australian ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard Wednesday, 11 October 2006MINISTERIAL STATEMENTSkills RecruitingHon. PD BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier and Minister for Trade) (9.53 am): We had an‘@ Work & Play—Queensland on Show’ jobs ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard Wednesday, 11 October 2006MINISTERIAL STATEMENTEkka Hospital HostelHon. PD BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier and Minister for Trade) (9.53 am): Land onthe site of the Ekka will be leased to ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard Thursday, 10 August 2006MINISTERIAL STATEMENTYeppoon HospitalHon. PD BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier) (9.42 am): My government is determined toensure that construction of a new hospital at ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard Thursday, 10 August 2006MINISTERIAL STATEMENTSmart State Academies; Reading ChallengeHon. PD BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier) (9.45am): I would like to take thisopportunity to update the ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard Thursday, 10 August 2006MINISTERIAL STATEMENTKoala ConservationHon. PD BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier) (9.45 am): There are some matters going toExecutive Council this morning in relation ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard Thursday, 10 August 2006MINISTERIAL STATEMENTCyclone Larry Relief AppealHon. PD BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier) (9.46 am): I want to update the House inrelation to the Tropical Cyclone ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard Thursday, 10 August 2006MINISTERIAL STATEMENTInternational Education and Training Industry ShowcaseHon. PD BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier) (9.46 am): I want to update the House inrelation ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard Thursday, 10 August 2006MINISTERIAL STATEMENTUnemployment StatisticsHon. PD BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier) (11.33 am), be leave: There is more greatnews for Queensland. Unemployment in ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard Tuesday, 10 October 2006ELECTION OF SPEAKERHon. PD BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier and Minister for Trade) (9.42 am): I havemoved that Michael Francis Reynolds do take the chair of the ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard Tuesday, 10 October 2006ELECTION OF SPEAKERHon. PD BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier and Minister for Trade) (10.34am):Mr Speaker, on behalf of all members, I congratulate you on your ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard Wednesday, 11 October 2006MINISTERIAL STATEMENTInfluenza ResearchHon. PD BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier and Minister for Trade) (9.54 am): I havewelcomed an announcement from Griffith ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard Wednesday, 11 October 2006MINISTERIAL STATEMENTRugby UnionHon. PD BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier and Minister for Trade) (9.54am):Queensland has secured at least 10 Wallaby Rugby tests ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard Wednesday, 11 October 2006MINISTERIAL STATEMENTLexmark IndyHon. PD BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier and Minister for Trade) (9.54 am): I want tomention the Lexmark Indy 300. I seek leave to ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard Thursday, 10 August 2006MINISTERIAL STATEMENTHMAS BrisbaneHon. PD BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier) (9.47 am): Mr Speaker, as we have justpassed the one-year anniversary of the sinking of ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard Thursday, 10 August 2006MINISTERIAL STATEMENTGold Coast Airport MarathonHon. PD BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier) (9.47 am): The Gold Coast Airport Marathonis flying high as a destination ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard Thursday, 10 August 2006MINISTERIAL STATEMENTEmployment GrowthHon. PD BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier) (9.47 am): Recent data from the AustralianBureau of Statistics shows that Queensland ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard Thursday, 10 August 2006MINISTERIAL STATEMENTGatherings IIHon. PD BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier) (9.48 am): In 2001 I initiated the publicationGatherings, to promote and market both ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard Thursday, 10 August 2006MINISTERIAL STATEMENTEkkaHon. PD BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier) (9.49 am): As many people would be aware,the Ekka kicks off today. This wonderful annual event has ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard Thursday, 10 August 2006MINISTERIAL STATEMENTSocceroosHon. PD BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier) (11.31 am), by leave: I am happy to informthis House, together with my ministerial colleague ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard Thursday, 10 August 2006MINISTERIAL STATEMENTEarth Dialogues ForumHon. PD BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier) (9.47 am): I would also to report on theoutcomes of the Earth Dialogues Forum. I ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard Tuesday, 10 October 2006ELECTION OF SPEAKERHon. PD BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier and Minister for Trade) (9.41 am): I nominateMichael Francis Reynolds and I move—That Michael Francis ...
Speech byPeter WellingtonMEMBER FOR NICKLINHansard Wednesday, 24 May 2006HEALTH QUALITY AND COMPLAINTS COMMISSION BILLMr WELLINGTON (Nicklin—Ind) (8.29 pm): I rise to participate in the debate on the Health Qualityand Complaints Commission Bill 2006. At the ...
Speech byPeter WellingtonMEMBER FOR NICKLINHansard Thursday, 25 May 2006CRIMINAL CODE AMENDMENT BILLMr WELLINGTON (Nicklin—Ind) (7.47 pm): I rise to participate in the debate on the Criminal CodeAmendment Bill 2006. I will not be supporting this bill. I ...
Speech byPeter WellingtonMEMBER FOR NICKLINHansard Wednesday, 7 June 2006TRANSPORT (AMENDMENT OF QUEENSLAND ROAD RULES) BILLMr WELLINGTON (Nicklin—Ind) (9.12 pm): I rise to participate in the debate on the Transport(Amendment of Queensland Road Rules) Bill ...
Speech byPeter WellingtonMEMBER FOR NICKLINHansard Wednesday, 7 June 2006NUCLEAR ENERGYMr WELLINGTON (Nicklin—Ind) (5.22 pm): I rise to participate in this debate. I remind members ofthe House that the motion we are debating tonight states—That this ...
Speech byPeter WellingtonMEMBER FOR NICKLINHansard Thursday, 8 June 2006APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLMr WELLINGTON (Nicklin—Ind) (5.27 pm): As the Independent member for Nicklin, it gives me agreat deal of pleasure to rise to participate ...
Speech byPeter WellingtonMEMBER FOR NICKLINHansard Tuesday, 8 August 2006EDUCATION (GENERAL PROVISIONS) BILLMr WELLINGTON (Nicklin—Ind) (7.42 pm): I rise to participate in the debate on the Education(General Provisions) Bill 2006. I note that the Minister for ...
Speech byPeter WellingtonMEMBER FOR NICKLINHansard Thursday, 2 March 2006SPORTING CLUBSMr WELLINGTON (Nicklin—Ind) (10.19 am): Recently I was informed that a local sporting club hasnotified the department of fair trading that it had not renewed the club’s ...
Speech byPeter WellingtonMEMBER FOR NICKLINHansard Thursday, 2 March 2006DRUG LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr WELLINGTON (Nicklin—Ind) (12.37pm): I rise to participate in the debate on the DrugLegislation Amendment Bill 2005. It is great to see that this bill is ...
Speech byPeter WellingtonMEMBER FOR NICKLINHansard Tuesday, 7 March 2006RECREATION AREAS MANAGEMENT BILLMr WELLINGTON (Nicklin—Ind) (6.25 pm): It gives me a great deal of pleasure to rise to participatein the debate on the Recreation Areas Management Bill ...
Speech byPeter WellingtonMEMBER FOR NICKLINHansard Wednesday, 8 March 2006CONTAINER DEPOSIT LEGISLATIONMr WELLINGTON (Nicklin—Ind) (6.13 pm): It is a privilege to speak in support of the importantmotion moved by my Independent colleague the member for ...
Speech byPeter WellingtonMEMBER FOR NICKLINHansard Wednesday, 10 May 2006WORKPLACE HEALTH AND SAFETY AND OTHER ACTS AMENDMENT BILL Mr WELLINGTON (Nicklin—Ind) (8.28 pm): I have listened to the contributions made today inrelation to the Workplace Health and ...
Speech byPeter WellingtonMEMBER FOR NICKLINHansard Thursday, 11 May 2006WATER AMENDMENT BILLMr WELLINGTON (Nicklin—Ind) (7.59pm): I rise to participate in the debate on the WaterAmendment Bill 2006. I realise it is now nearly 8 pm and there are many other ...
Speech byPeter WellingtonMEMBER FOR NICKLINHansard Tuesday, 23 May 2006DRIVER’S LICENCES; ASBESTOS ROOF REPLACEMENT PROGRAM; RAINWATER TANKS; DAM PROPOSALSMr WELLINGTON (Nicklin—Ind) (12.20pm): I use this opportunity to again call on the stategovernment to ...
Speech byPeter WellingtonMEMBER FOR NICKLINHansard Wednesday, 29 March 2006DISABILITY SERVICES BILLMr WELLINGTON (Nicklin—Ind) (12.07 pm): It gives me a great deal of pleasure to rise andparticipate in debate on the Disability Services Bill 2005. It is very ...
Speech byPeter WellingtonMEMBER FOR NICKLINHansard Wednesday, 29 March 2006ST JOSEPH’S PRIMARY SCHOOL, YOUTH PARLIAMENTMr WELLINGTON (Nicklin—Ind) (10.22 pm): Earlier this month I was honoured to be invited to openthe Nambour St Joseph’s Primary School youth ...
Speech byPeter WellingtonMEMBER FOR NICKLINHansard Wednesday, 19 April 2006CHILD SAFETY (CARERS) AMENDMENT BILLMr WELLINGTON (Nicklin—Ind) (9.17 pm): I rise to participate in the debate on the Child Safety(Carers) Amendment Bill 2006. There is no doubt that ...
Speech byPeter WellingtonMEMBER FOR NICKLINHansard Friday, 21 April 2006LIQUOR (EVIDENCE ON APPEALS) AMENDMENT BILLSecond ReadingMr WELLINGTON (Nicklin—Ind) (10.26 am): I move—That the bill be now read a second time.I present this bill in response to concerns ...
Speech byPeter WellingtonMEMBER FOR NICKLINHansard Wednesday, 8 March 2006PROPERTY AGENTS AND MOTOR DEALERS AND OTHER ACTS AMENDMENT BILLMr WELLINGTON (Nicklin—Ind) (8.42 pm): I rise to participate in the debate on the Property Agentsand Motor Dealers and ...
Speech byPeter WellingtonMEMBER FOR NICKLINHansard Thursday, 9 March 2006RETIREMENT VILLAGES (PROXY VOTING) AMENDMENT BILLDischargedMr WELLINGTON (Nicklin—Ind) (10.28 am), by leave: I move—That the Retirement Villages (Proxy Voting) Amendment Bill be ...
Speech byPeter WellingtonMEMBER FOR NICKLINHansard Tuesday, 28 March 2006INTEGRATED PLANNING AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr WELLINGTON (Nicklin—Ind) (6.19 pm): I rise to participate in the debate on the IntegratedPlanning and Other Legislation ...
Speech byPeter WellingtonMEMBER FOR NICKLINHansard Tuesday, 23 May 2006LIQUOR AMENDMENT BILLMr WELLINGTON (Nicklin—Ind) (7.37 pm): I rise to participate in the Liquor Amendment Bill 2006. Icommence my contribution by quoting extracts of the minister’s second ...
Speech byPeter WellingtonMEMBER FOR NICKLINHansard Tuesday, 23 May 2006PERSONAL INJURIES PROCEEDINGS (LEGAL ADVERTISING) AND OTHER ACTS AMENDMENT BILLMr WELLINGTON (Nicklin—Ind) (8.11 pm): I rise to participate in the debate on the PersonalInjuries ...
Speech byPeter WellingtonMEMBER FOR NICKLINHansard Tuesday, 23 May 2006CORRECTIVE SERVICES BILLMr WELLINGTON (Nicklin—Ind) (9.53pm): I rise to briefly participate in the debate on theCorrective Services Bill 2006. I am aware that it is almost 10 o’clock, so I ...
Speech byPeter WellingtonMEMBER FOR NICKLINHansard Wednesday, 24 May 2006FISHERIES AMENDMENT BILLMr WELLINGTON (Nicklin—Ind) (3.19 pm): I rise to participate in the debate on the FisheriesAmendment Bill 2006. I certainly do not intend to take my full 20 ...
Speech byPeter WellingtonMEMBER FOR NICKLINHansard Tuesday, 9 May 2006RAINWATER TANKSMr WELLINGTON (Nicklin—Ind) (10.03 pm): At long last the state government has acknowledgedthat the supply of water is an essential service that the state government must be ...
Speech byPeter WellingtonMEMBER FOR NICKLINHansard Tuesday, 23 May 2006POLICE POWERS AND RESPONSIBILITIES AND OTHER ACTS AMENDMENT BILLMr WELLINGTON (Nicklin—Ind) (3.59 pm): I rise to participate in the debate on the Police Powersand Responsibilities and ...
Speech byRobert MessengerMEMBER FOR BURNETTHansard Wednesday, 1 November 2006MARINE PARKS (GREAT SANDY) ZONING PLAN: DISALLOWANCE OF STATUTORY INSTRUMENTMr MESSENGER (Burnett—NPA) (7.45 pm): I congratulate the shadow primary industries ministerfor moving ...
Speech byRobert MessengerMEMBER FOR BURNETTHansard Wednesday, 1 November 2006NATURE CONSERVATION AMENDMENT BILLMr MESSENGER (Burnett—NPA) (9.01pm): I continue my short contribution to the NatureConservation Amendment Bill. I would like to remind the House ...
Speech byRobert MessengerMEMBER FOR BURNETTHansard Tuesday, 28 November 2006STATE DEVELOPMENT AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr MESSENGER (Burnett—NPA) (5.50 pm): It is with pleasure that I rise to speak to the StateDevelopment and Other Legislation ...
Speech byRobert MessengerMEMBER FOR BURNETTHansard Tuesday, 28 November 2006POLICE POWERS AND RESPONSIBILITIES AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL AND POLICE SERVICE ADMINISTRATION AMENDMENT BILLMr MESSENGER (Burnett—NPA) (8.29 pm): This amended legislation ...
Speech byRobert MessengerMEMBER FOR BURNETTHansard Tuesday, 28 November 2006DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIVE SERVICES, DOG SQUADMr MESSENGER (Burnett—NPA) (10.04pm): As shadow corrective services minister, I haverecently completed a number of visits to jails and a ...
Speech byRobert MessengerMEMBER FOR BURNETTHansard Wednesday, 29 November 2006MEDICAL BOARD (ADMINISTRATION) BILL; HEALTH SERVICES AMENDMENT BILLMr MESSENGER (Burnett—NPA) (9.14 pm): It is a pleasure to rise to speak in this cognate debateon the Medical Board ...
Speech byRobert MessengerMEMBER FOR BURNETTHansard Thursday, 30 November 2006ELECTRICITY AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL; ENERGY OMBUDSMAN BILLMr MESSENGER (Burnett—NPA) (6.32 pm): In rising to speak to this cognate debate, I will directmost of my ...
Speech byHon. Robert SchwartenMEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTONHansard Tuesday, 14 February 2006INALA SHOPPING CENTRE FREEHOLDING BILLSecond ReadingHon. RE SCHWARTEN (Rockhampton—ALP) (Minister for Public Works, Housing and Racing)(12.41 pm): I move—That the bill be now ...
Speech byHon. Robert SchwartenMEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTONHansard Wednesday, 15 February 2006RESIDENTIAL TENANCIES (OBJECTIONABLE BEHAVIOUR) AMENDMENT BILLHon. RE SCHWARTEN (Rockhampton—ALP) (Minister for Public Works, Housing and Racing)(7.30pm): Honourable ...
Speech byHon. Robert SchwartenMEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTONHansard Thursday, 20 April 2006MINISTERIAL STATEMENTDepartment of Public WorksMr. RE SCHWARTEN (Rockhampton—ALP) (Minister for Public Works, Housing and Racing)(10.01 am): The Department of Public Works has ...
Speech byHon. Robert SchwartenMEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTONHansard Friday, 21 April 2006MINISTERIAL STATEMENTQ-FleetHon. RE SCHWARTEN (Rockhampton—ALP) (Minister for Public Works, Housing and Racing)(10.05 am): Q-Fleet continues to rise to the market challenges of ...
Speech byHon. Robert SchwartenMEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTONHansard Friday, 21 April 2006ESTIMATES COMMITTEESSessional Orders, Sitting Days, MembershipHon. RE SCHWARTEN (Rockhampton—ALP) (Minister for Public Works, Housing and Racing)(10.24 am), by leave, without ...
Speech byHon. Robert SchwartenMEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTONHansard Friday, 21 April 2006RACING AMENDMENT BILLHon. RE SCHWARTEN (Rockhampton—ALP) (Minister for Public Works, Housing and Racing)(4.39 pm), in reply: Racing certainly brings out people’s passion. I ...
Speech byHon. Robert SchwartenMEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTONHansard Wednesday, 1 March 2006MINISTERIAL STATEMENTICT Industry, Government ContractsHon. RE SCHWARTEN (Rockhampton—ALP) (Minister for Public Works, Housing and Racing)(10.10 am): I am pleased to announce ...
Speech byHon. Robert SchwartenMEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTONHansard Wednesday, 1 March 2006INALA SHOPPING CENTRE FREEHOLDING BILLHon. RE SCHWARTEN (Rockhampton—ALP) (Minister for Public Works, Housing and Racing)(4.07 pm), in reply: I am following the absolute father ...
Speech byHon. Robert SchwartenMEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTONHansard Wednesday, 1 March 2006RACING (RACE FIELDS) AMENDMENT BILLHon. RE SCHWARTEN (Rockhampton—ALP) (Minister for Public Works, Housing and Racing)(7.30 pm): Mr Deputy Speaker—Mr HOPPER: Mr Deputy Speaker, ...
Speech byHon. Robert SchwartenMEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTONHansard Tuesday, 7 March 2006MINISTERIAL STATEMENTBoarding House ProgramHon. RE SCHWARTEN (Rockhampton—ALP) (Minister for Public Works, Housing and Racing)(10.20 am): The recent property boom in Queensland ...
Speech byHon. Robert SchwartenMEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTONHansard Thursday, 9 March 2006MINISTERIAL STATEMENTKelvin Grove Urban VillageHon. RE SCHWARTEN (Rockhampton—ALP) (Minister for Public Works, Housing and Racing)(10.24 am): I am pleased to announce this ...
Speech byHon. Robert SchwartenMEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTONHansard Tuesday, 28 March 2006RACING AMENDMENT BILLSecond ReadingHon. RE SCHWARTEN (Rockhampton—ALP) (Minister for Public Works, Housing and Racing)(12.30 pm): I move—That the bill be now read a second ...
Speech byHon. Robert SchwartenMEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTONHansard Wednesday, 19 April 2006MINISTERIAL STATEMENTCyclone Larry, Recovery AssistanceHon. RE SCHWARTEN (Rockhampton—ALP) (Minister for Public Works, Housing and Racing)(10.07 am): Since the day Cyclone ...
Speech byHon. Robert SchwartenMEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTONHansard Thursday, 16 February 2006MINISTERIAL STATEMENTConstruction IndustryHon. RE SCHWARTEN (Rockhampton—ALP) (Minister for Public Works, Housing and Racing)(10.14am): Currently there is more than ...
Speech byHon. Robert SchwartenMEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTONHansard Thursday, 16 February 2006MR SPEAKER’S RULING: MOTION OF DISSENTHon. RE SCHWARTEN (Rockhampton—ALP) (Minister for Public Works, Housing and Racing)(4.25 pm): There is an old saying that you can dress ...
Speech byRobert MessengerMEMBER FOR BURNETTHansard Wednesday, 11 October 2006BURNETT ELECTORATE, MENTAL HEALTH CAREMr MESSENGER (Burnett—NPA) (9.10 pm): I am pleased that the member for Nudgee raised theissue of mental health. The need for proper mental ...
Speech byRobert MessengerMEMBER FOR BURNETTHansard Wednesday, 1 November 2006HEALTH LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr MESSENGER (Burnett—NPA) (12.22 pm): It is always a pleasure to rise to speak to healthlegislation, and that remains so with this Health ...
Speech byHon. Robert SchwartenMEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTONHansard Tuesday, 28 February 2006MEMBERS’ ETHICS AND PARLIAMENTARY PRIVILEGES COMMITTEE, MEMBERS’ ENTITLEMENTSHon. RE SCHWARTEN (Rockhampton—ALP) (Minister for Public Works, Housing and Racing)(2.40 pm): I ...
Speech byRobert MessengerMEMBER FOR BURNETTHansard Wednesday, 1 November 2006NATURE CONSERVATION AMENDMENT BILLMr MESSENGER (Burnett—NPA) (5.24 pm): I rise to make a short contribution to the NatureConservation Amendment Bill and to support our shadow ...
Speech byLiz CunninghamMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard Tuesday, 31 October 2006ADDRESS-IN-REPLYMrs CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—Ind) (3.11 pm): At the outset I congratulate the Speaker, the Hon.Mike Reynolds, on his election to the office and wish him the very best in ...
Speech byLiz CunninghamMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard Tuesday, 31 October 2006 REVENUE AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMrs CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—Ind) (4.52 pm): I rise to speak in the debate on the Revenue andOther Legislation Amendment Bill. I commend the ...
Speech byLiz CunninghamMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard Tuesday, 31 October 2006CRIMINAL CODE (DRINK SPIKING) AND OTHER ACTS AMENDMENT BILLMrs CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—Ind) (7.46 pm): I rise to support the changes contained in theCriminal Code (Drink Spiking) and ...
Speech byLiz CunninghamMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard Tuesday, 31 October 2006HEALTH LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMrs CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—Ind) (9.55pm): I wish to speak to just three areas of thislegislation. The first one is the minor definitional changes in ...
Speech byLiz CunninghamMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard Thursday, 2 November 2006INFRASTRUCTURE, COMPULSORY ACQUISITIONSMrs CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—Ind) (9.08 pm): An article in today’s Courier-Mail states that awater official allegedly told a Kandanga grandmother ...
Speech byLiz CunninghamMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard Tuesday, 28 November 2006MAJOR SPORTS FACILITIES AMENDMENT BILLMrs CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—Ind) (3.31 pm): I rise to support in particular the antiscalpingsegment of this Major Sports Facilities Amendment Bill. ...
Speech byLiz CunninghamMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard Tuesday, 28 November 2006STATE DEVELOPMENT AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMrs CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—Ind) (5.07 pm): I rise to speak to the State Development andOther Legislation Amendment Bill 2006. I ...
Speech byLiz CunninghamMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard Wednesday, 29 November 2006MEDICAL BOARD (ADMINISTRATION) BILL; HEALTH SERVICES AMENDMENT BILLMrs CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—Ind) (9.07 pm): I rise to speak to the Health Services AmendmentBill and the Medical ...
Speech byLiz CunninghamMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard Thursday, 30 November 2006PARLIAMENTARY AMNESTY GROUPMrs CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—Ind) (8.05 pm): One of the great tenets of our democracy is theright to free speech, and that free speech does not always include ...
Speech byLiz CunninghamMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard Thursday, 30 November 2006ADJOURNMENT (VALEDICTORY)Mrs CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—Ind) (8.48 pm): I am almost the tail-end charlie. There are acouple more speakers, so I will not repeat everything that everyone ...
Speech byMarc RowellMEMBER FOR HINCHINBROOKHansard Tuesday, 14 February 2006CHILD EMPLOYMENT BILLMr ROWELL (Hinchinbrook—NPA) (2.38 pm): In speaking in the debate on the Child EmploymentBill I would really like to recognise the contribution of young people in ...
Speech byMarc RowellMEMBER FOR HINCHINBROOKHansard Tuesday, 28 February 2006BREAKWATER ISLAND CASINO AGREEMENT AMENDMENT BILLMr ROWELL (Hinchinbrook—NPA) (4.46 pm): I rise in support of the cruise ship terminal. I think it isan extremely important initiative ...
Speech byMarc RowellMEMBER FOR HINCHINBROOKHansard Wednesday, 1 March 2006RETIREMENT VILLAGES AMENDMENT BILLMr ROWELL (Hinchinbrook—NPA) (12.20 pm): I rise to speak in support of the Retirement VillagesAmendment Bill, which is currently before the House. ...
Speech byLiz CunninghamMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard Tuesday, 8 August 2006BUILDING AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—Ind) (2.55 pm): I rise to speak to the Building and OtherLegislation Amendment Bill. Madam Deputy Speaker, it ...
Speech byLiz CunninghamMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard Wednesday, 9 August 2006PROSTITUTION AMENDMENT BILLMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—Ind) (9.48 pm): I rise to oppose the Prostitution AmendmentBill 2006. I note the comments from the minister that the bill is a ...
Speech byLiz CunninghamMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard Wednesday, 9 August 2006APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILL (ESTIMATES COMMITTEE A)Mrs LIZ CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—Ind) (2.55 pm): I rise to speak on the Estimates Committee ANo. 2 report. I ...
Speech byLiz CunninghamMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard Wednesday, 9 August 2006APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILL (ESTIMATES COMMITTEE B)Mrs LIZ CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—Ind) (3.11 pm): I rise to speak to the report of EstimatesCommittee B and also ...
Speech byLiz CunninghamMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard Thursday, 10 August 2006APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILL (ESTIMATES COMMITTEE G)Mrs LIZ CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—Ind) (4.54 pm): I rise to speak to the report of EstimatesCommittee G. I would ...
Speech byLiz CunninghamMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard Wednesday, 1 November 2006PLANE CRASH, RAGLANMrs CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—Ind) (10.28 am): Tragically we were advised last night of a planecrash at Raglan just north of Gladstone. Included in some of the ...
Speech byLiz CunninghamMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard Wednesday, 1 November 2006CLIMATE CHANGEMrs CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—Ind) (6.05pm): I rise to speak to this motion and tothe amendment that was moved by the Premier. The community has always expressed concerns ...
Speech byLiz CunninghamMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard Thursday, 2 November 2006PRIMARY INDUSTRIES LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMrs CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—Ind) (3.28pm): I rise to speak to the Primary IndustriesLegislation Amendment Bill. I commend the minister for ...
Speech byLiz CunninghamMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard Thursday, 2 November 2006FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE AMENDMENT BILLMrs CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—Ind) (7.30 pm): I rise to speak to the Fire and Rescue ServiceAmendment Bill 2006 and, in doing so, acknowledge the ...
Speech byMarc RowellMEMBER FOR HINCHINBROOKHansard Tuesday, 7 March 2006WORKCOVERMr ROWELL (Hinchinbrook—NPA) (12.10 pm): Many honourable members will have read an articlein the Courier-Mail of 26 January this year lauding the achievements of Labor Party ...
Speech byMarc RowellMEMBER FOR HINCHINBROOKHansard Tuesday, 7 March 2006RECREATION AREAS MANAGEMENT BILLMr ROWELL (Hinchinbrook—NPA) (4.33 pm): I rise to speak to the Recreation Areas ManagementBill. This is a particularly important bill for Queensland. There ...
Speech byMarc RowellMEMBER FOR HINCHINBROOKHansard Wednesday, 8 March 2006CARDWELL RANGE; DICKSON, MR BMr ROWELL (Hinchinbrook—NPA) (9.42pm): The fatal accident on the Bruce Highway’snorthbound lane at the Cardwell Range at approximately 8.30 last Saturday ...
Speech byLiz CunninghamMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard Thursday, 10 August 2006EDUCATION QUEENSLAND, EB NEGOTIATIONSMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—Ind) (6.25 pm): I have had a visit from people in my electorateconcerned about the lack of progress on the EB ...
Speech byLiz CunninghamMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard Thursday, 10 August 2006APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILL (ESTIMATES COMMITTEE C)Mrs LIZ CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—Ind) (12.10 pm): I rise to speak to this estimates committeereport and in ...
Speech byLiz CunninghamMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard Thursday, 10 August 2006APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILL (ESTIMATES COMMITTEE E)Mrs LIZ CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—Ind) (3.28 pm): I rise to speak to the report of EstimatesCommittee E. As a ...
Speech byLiz CunninghamMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard Thursday, 12 October 2006ENERGY ASSETS (RESTRUCTURING AND DISPOSAL) BILLMrs CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—Ind) (12.53pm): I rise to speak to the Energy Assets(Restructuring and Disposal) Bill 2006 and in doing so at ...
Speech byLiz CunninghamMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard Thursday, 30 November 2006ELECTRICITY AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL; ENERGY OMBUDSMAN BILLMrs CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—Ind) (6.21pm): I rise to speak to the Electricity and OtherLegislation Amendment Bill ...
Speech byLiz CunninghamMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard Thursday, 12 October 2006YEPPOON HOSPITAL SITE ACQUISITION BILLMrs CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—Ind) (4.15 pm): The Queensland Acquisition of Land Act has beenused and continues to be used for the compulsory ...
Speech byMike HoranMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard Thursday, 9 March 2006PROPERTY AGENTS AND MOTOR DEALERS AND OTHER ACTS AMENDMENT BILLMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (11.49 am): I am pleased to speak on this bill, which is animportant bill for my ...
Speech byMike HoranMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard Wednesday, 29 March 2006RUTHVEN STREET, TOOWOOMBAMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (9.57 pm): Tonight I want to speak about the increasingtraffic problems in Ruthven Street, particularly near the intersection ...
Speech byMike HoranMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard Thursday, 20 April 2006FORESTRY PLANTATIONS QUEENSLAND BILLMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (2.45 pm): This is a very important, historic bill. I say it ishistoric because it will bring about a very ...
Speech byMike HoranMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard Wednesday, 1 March 2006RACING (RACE FIELDS) AMENDMENT BILLMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (7.55 pm): This is an important private member’s bill that weare discussing tonight. I join with my colleagues in ...
Speech byMike HoranMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard Thursday, 2 March 2006WATER AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT REGULATION (NO. 1) 2005Mr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (4.12 pm): I support the motion of disallowance that hasbeen moved by Deputy Leader of the ...
Speech byMike HoranMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard Thursday, 2 March 2006PROPOSED FEEDLOT, WESTBROOKMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (5.35 pm): There has been an application for a feedlot justnear a booming outer suburban area of Toowoomba, at Westbrook. The ...
Speech byMike HoranMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard Tuesday, 7 March 2006RECREATION AREAS MANAGEMENT BILLMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (7.44 pm): I think the Recreation Areas Management Billreally epitomises the reason the Labor government is so unpopular ...
Speech byMichael ChoiMEMBER FOR CAPALABAHansard Wednesday, 7 June 2006FOOD AMENDMENT BILLMr CHOI (Capalaba—ALP) (12.24 pm): I rise to speak in support of the Food Amendment Bill 2006.This bill amends the existing Food Act, which has been in existence since ...
Speech byMichael ChoiMEMBER FOR CAPALABAHansard Wednesday, 7 June 2006REVENUE LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr CHOI (Capalaba—ALP) (2.59pm): I rise to speak in support of the Revenue LegislationAmendment Bill 2006. In doing so, at the outset I congratulate the ...
Speech byMichael ChoiMEMBER FOR CAPALABAHansard Thursday, 8 June 2006APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLMr CHOI (Capalaba—ALP) (10.34pm): Iam thankful for the opportunity to make my briefcontribution to a budget which, in my opinion, is ...
Speech byMichael ChoiMEMBER FOR CAPALABAHansard Thursday, 8 June 2006REDLAND SHIRE COUNCIL WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY AWARDSMr CHOI (Capalaba—ALP) (12.16 am): I rise to put on record an excellent initiative of the RedlandShire Council, the inaugural Redland Shire ...
Speech byMike HoranMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard Wednesday, 15 February 2006HEALTH SYSTEMMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (6.07 pm): Health is one of the most serious issues that wehave to deal with in this parliament. The promise by the Premier to resign ...
Speech byMike HoranMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard Tuesday, 28 February 2006MEMBERS’ ETHICS AND PARLIAMENTARY PRIVILEGES COMMITTEE, MEMBERS’ ENTITLEMENTSMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (3.16 pm): I support this motion for referral of this matter tothe ...
Speech byMike HoranMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard Tuesday, 28 February 2006RETIREMENT VILLAGES AMENDMENT BILLMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (6.01 pm): At the outset I want to declare a pecuniaryinterest because I am a director of a retirement village, and ...
Speech byMichael ChoiMEMBER FOR CAPALABAHansard Wednesday, 1 November 2006MARINE PARKS (GREAT SANDY) ZONING PLAN: DISALLOWANCE OF STATUTORY INSTRUMENTMr CHOI (Capalaba—ALP) (8.24 pm): I rise to speak in support of the Great Sandy Marine ParkZoning Plan 2006. ...
Speech byMichael ChoiMEMBER FOR CAPALABAHansard Wednesday, 29 November 2006EDUCATION LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr CHOI (Capalaba—ALP) (3.42 pm): I rise to speak in support of the Education LegislationAmendment Bill 2006, a bill which I believe will improve ...
Speech byMike HoranMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard Wednesday, 15 February 2006FOOD BILLMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (3.57 pm): The Food Bill has been some time in the making.It is important with regard to the safety of people when eating out, particularly ...
Speech byMichael ChoiMEMBER FOR CAPALABAHansard Thursday, 30 March 2006MEDICAL PRACTITIONERS REGISTRATION AMENDMENT BILLMr CHOI (Capalaba—ALP) (6.14pm): I rise to give my support to the Medical PractitionersRegistration Amendment Bill 2006. At the outset can ...
Speech byMichael ChoiMEMBER FOR CAPALABAHansard Friday, 26 May 2006FUTURE GROWTH FUND BILLMr CHOI (Capalaba—ALP) (3.32 pm): I rise to render my support to the Future Growth Fund Bill2006. I think the title of this bill speaks volumes for the prospects of ...
Speech byMichael ChoiMEMBER FOR CAPALABAHansard Wednesday, 7 June 2006TRANSPORT (AMENDMENT OF QUEENSLAND ROAD RULES) BILLMr CHOI (Capalaba—ALP) (9.16 pm): I rise to oppose this private member’s bill, the Transport(Amendment of Queensland Road Rules) Bill ...
Speech byMike HoranMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard Friday, 21 April 2006RACING AMENDMENT BILLMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (2.55 pm): This Racing Amendment Bill is a very importantbill because of the importance of the racing industry throughout the state. ...
Speech byMike HoranMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard Tuesday, 9 May 2006STOCK INSPECTORSMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (12.14 pm): One of the most important tasks of the DPI isbiosecurity, particularly in this era of the threat of foot-and-mouth disease and ...
Speech byMike HoranMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard Wednesday, 8 March 2006INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAYMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (11.46 am): It is an honour and a privilege to take part in thisdebate today. I endorse the words spoken by our shadow ...
Speech byMichael ChoiMEMBER FOR CAPALABAHansard Tuesday, 7 March 2006RECREATION AREAS MANAGEMENT BILLMr CHOI (Capalaba—ALP) (6.19pm): I rise to give my support to the Recreation AreasManagement Bill. In doing so, I congratulate the minister on introducing ...
Speech byPeta-Kaye CroftMEMBER FOR BROADWATERHansard Tuesday, 31 October 2006HEALTH LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMs CROFT (Broadwater—ALP) (9.51 pm): It is my pleasure tonight to rise to speak in support of theHealth Legislation Amendment Bill 2006. This ...
Speech byPeta-Kaye CroftMEMBER FOR BROADWATERHansard Tuesday, 28 November 2006POLICE POWERS AND RESPONSIBILITIES AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL AND POLICE SERVICE ADMINISTRATION AMENDMENT BILLMs CROFT (Broadwater—ALP) (9.12 pm): Tonight it is my ...
Speech byPeta-Kaye CroftMEMBER FOR BROADWATERHansard Wednesday, 29 November 2006EDUCATION LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMs CROFT (Broadwater—ALP) (3.24 pm): It is my pleasure this afternoon to rise to speak insupport of the Education Legislation Amendment Bill ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard Tuesday, 14 February 2006MINISTERIAL STATEMENTState of the StateHon. PD BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier) (9.59am): On this—the first day ofparliament for 2006—I think it is important to ...
Speech byPeta-Kaye CroftMEMBER FOR BROADWATERHansard Thursday, 8 June 2006APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLMs CROFT (Broadwater—ALP) (9.44pm): The 2006 state budget is the financial strategyQueensland needs to build a state for today and for ...
Speech byPeta-Kaye CroftMEMBER FOR BROADWATERHansard Wednesday, 9 August 2006HOPE ISLAND MEDICAL CENTREMs CROFT (Broadwater—ALP) (10.14 pm): Recently I had the pleasure of joining Professor JudySearle, Director of Medicine, from Griffith University on the ...
Speech byPeta-Kaye CroftMEMBER FOR BROADWATERHansard Wednesday, 9 August 2006APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILL (ESTIMATES COMMITTEE B)Ms CROFT (Broadwater—ALP) (3.26 pm): I am pleased to rise to speak in the debate on the reportof Estimates ...
Speech byPeta-Kaye CroftMEMBER FOR BROADWATERHansard Thursday, 10 August 2006GOLD COAST, HEALTH SERVICESMs CROFT (Broadwater—ALP) (6.29 pm): The Gold Coast is currently growing at twice the stateaverage. Tourists love the place and many of them decide to make ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard Wednesday, 15 February 2006MINISTERIAL STATEMENTSouth East Queensland Infrastructure PlanHon. PD BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier) (9.33 am): I would like to briefly updatemembers on the ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard Wednesday, 15 February 2006MINISTERIAL STATEMENTLady Bowen TrustHon. PD BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier) (9.39am): It is not just the physicalinfrastructure we are working on. There are two ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard Wednesday, 15 February 2006HEALTH SYSTEMHon. PD BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier) (5.47 pm): I move—That all parts after ‘parliament’ are deleted and the following parts inserted:1. notes ...
Speech byPeta-Kaye CroftMEMBER FOR BROADWATERHansard Tuesday, 23 May 2006CORRECTIVE SERVICES BILLMs CROFT (Broadwater—ALP) (9.28 pm): I am very pleased today to have this opportunity to riseto speak in support of the Corrective Services Bill 2006. I am proud ...
Speech byPeta-Kaye CroftMEMBER FOR BROADWATERHansard Tuesday, 23 May 2006BROADWATER ELECTORATE, ROAD PROJECTSMs CROFT (Broadwater—ALP) (10.26 pm): The Beattie government is committed to addressing thechallenges associated with massive population growth in ...
Speech byPeta-Kaye CroftMEMBER FOR BROADWATERHansard Tuesday, 24 May 2006FISHERIES AMENDMENT BILLMs CROFT (Broadwater—ALP) (4.05 pm): It is my pleasure to rise to speak in support of theFisheries Amendment Bill 2006. I will be very, very brief because I find ...
Speech byPeta-Kaye CroftMEMBER FOR BROADWATERHansard Wednesday, 7 June 2006ENERGEX, NORTHERN GOLD COASTMs CROFT (Broadwater—ALP) (10.13 pm): Energex is powering up the northern Gold Coast for thefuture. Recently a crucial upgrade of the electricity network on ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard Wednesday, 15 February 2006NOTICE OF MOTIONCouncil of Australian Governments MeetingHon. PD BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier) (10.20 am): I give notice that I shall move—This House notes the ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard Wednesday, 15 February 2006COUNCIL OF AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENTS MEETINGHon. PD BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier) (11.31 am): I move—This House notes the significant reforms arising from the ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard Wednesday, 15 February 2006COUNCIL OF AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENTS MEETINGResumed.Hon. PD BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier) (11.51 am), continuing: I do not know whythose opposite do not want to ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard Tuesday, 14 February 2006MINISTERIAL STATEMENTMinisterial ExpensesHon. PD BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier) (10.27 am): I wish to table the public reportof ministerial expenses for the ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard Tuesday, 14 February 2006MOTION OF CONDOLENCE: DEATH OF MR J MELLOYHon. PD BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier) (9.35 am), by leave, without notice: I move—1. That this House desires to place ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard Tuesday, 14 February 2006MINISTERIAL STATEMENTChanges in Ministry Hon. PD BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier) (9.59am): I table for the House theQueensland Government Gazette setting out ...
Speech byPeta-Kaye CroftMEMBER FOR BROADWATERHansard Wednesday, 10 May 2006WORKPLACE HEALTH AND SAFETY AND OTHER ACTS AMENDMENT BILLMs CROFT (Broadwater—ALP) (9.14 pm): I rise to speak in support of the Workplace Health andSafety and Other Acts Amendment ...
Speech byPeta-Kaye CroftMEMBER FOR BROADWATERHansard Thursday, 11 May 2006POLICE POWERS AND RESPONSIBILITIES AND OTHER ACTS AMENDMENT BILLMs CROFT (Broadwater—ALP) (5.51 pm): Policing matters and the way in which local policerespond to criminal activities is ...
Speech byPeta-Kaye CroftMEMBER FOR BROADWATERHansard Wednesday, 11 October 2006BIGGERA WATERS POLICE BEATMs CROFT (Broadwater—ALP) (9.13 pm): I am pleased to inform the House that on 4 Septemberthe minister for police, the Hon. Judy Spence, officially opened ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard Wednesday, 15 February 2006MINISTERIAL STATEMENTCommunity CabinetsHon. PD BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier) (9.49 am): I want to advise the House thatthis weekend cabinet will be in ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard Thursday, 25 May 2006CRIMINAL CODE AMENDMENT BILLHon. PD BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier) (9.03 pm): I want to make a number ofcomments which I think put this in perspective. The first ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard Friday, 26 May 2006MINISTERIAL STATEMENTCyclone Larry, Benefit ConcertHon. PD BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier) (8.33 am): It was disappointing yesterday tohave to report to the community ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard Friday, 26 May 2006MINISTERIAL STATEMENTBerwyndale South Coal Seam Gas ProjectHon. PD BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier) (8.35 am): After question time this morning Iwill be heading out west ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard Friday, 26 May 2006MINISTERIAL STATEMENTBarcaldine, Tree of KnowledgeHon. PD BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier) (8.39 am): The Tree of Knowledge willalways be a part of Australia’s history, ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard Wednesday, 24 May 2006MINISTERIAL STATEMENTSouth East Queensland Infrastructure PlanHon. PD BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier) (9.33 am): In April last year, my governmentreleased the most ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard Wednesday, 24 May 2006MINISTERIAL STATEMENTOverseas VisitHon. PD BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier) (9.42 am): I table a report from my wife, DrHeather Beattie, in relation to the recent trip ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard Wednesday, 24 May 2006MINISTERIAL STATEMENTQueensland Multicultural AwardsMr BEATTIE (9.42 am): The 2006 Queensland Multicultural Awards will be presented this eveninghere at Parliament House. I am ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard Thursday, 25 May 2006MINISTERIAL STATEMENTCyclone Larry, General P CosgroveHon. PD BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier) (9.44 am): This morning at 11.30 will be aspecial occasion when General ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard Thursday, 25 May 2006MINISTERIAL STATEMENTAustralia Week, Moscow Hon. PD BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier) (9.49 am): Austrade says that AustraliaWeek in Moscow from 11 June to 18 June is ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard Wednesday, 24 May 2006MINISTERIAL STATEMENTReconciliation Awards for BusinessHon. PD BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier) (9.43 am): Some time ago we started theReconciliation Awards for ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard Wednesday, 24 May 2006MINISTERIAL STATEMENTGeneral P CosgroveHon. PD BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier) (9.43 am): I have received the latest reportfrom General Peter Cosgrove. When these ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard Wednesday, 24 May 2006MINISTERIAL STATEMENTCoordinator-GeneralHon. PD BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier) (9.44 am): Yesterday in this House themember for Maroochydore launched a vitriolic ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard Thursday, 25 May 2006MINISTERIAL STATEMENTBird FluHon. PD BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier) (9.34 am): My government has taken aproactive approach to planning in preparation for the spread ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard Thursday, 25 May 2006MINISTERIAL STATEMENTCityGridHon. PD BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier) (9.36am): Anyone venturing into theBrisbane CBD will quickly see that our capital, like the rest ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard Thursday, 25 May 2006MINISTERIAL STATEMENTReading ChallengeHon. PD BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier) (9.38am): Iam delighted today to belaunching with education minister, Rod Welford, the ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard Friday, 26 May 2006MINISTERIAL STATEMENTWater SupplyHon. PD BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier) (8.39 am): As I have been outlining thisweek, my government is rolling out a detailed plan to ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard Friday, 26 May 2006MINISTERIAL STATEMENTWorld Transplant GamesHon. PD BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier) (8.44 am): I am pleased to announce thatthe Gold Coast has won the right to host the ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard Friday, 26 May 2006MINISTERIAL STATEMENTNoosa TriathlonHon. PD BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier) (8.44am): The international profile ofAustralia’s leading triathlon, the Noosa Triathlon, is ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard Friday, 26 May 2006MINISTERIAL STATEMENTMulticultural FestivalHon. PD BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier) (8.45 am): It is with great pleasure that Iannounce that the 2006 Queensland ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard Tuesday, 6 June 2006MINISTERIAL STATEMENTTank Street BridgeHon. PD BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier) (9.35 am): My government will call forexpressions of interest this week for the design ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard Tuesday, 6 June 2006MINISTERIAL STATEMENTQueensland Greats; Suncorp Awards; Smart AwardsHon. PD BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier) (9.37 am): Queensland Week is a time tocelebrate our ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard Thursday, 25 May 2006MINISTERIAL STATEMENTWater SupplyHon. PD BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier) (9.40 am): I want to talk about water supplyand yield in the south-east Queensland water plan. ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard Thursday, 25 May 2006DISTINGUISHED VISITOR, ADDRESS TO THE HOUSE: GENERAL P COSGROVEHon. PD BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier) (11.30 am), by leave: It is with great pleasurethat I welcome ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard Tuesday, 28 November 2006MINISTERIAL STATEMENTElection CommitmentsHon. PD BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier and Minister for Trade) (10.16 am): On 1November 2006—An opposition member ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard Tuesday, 28 November 2006MINISTERIAL STATEMENTQueensland Public ServiceHon. PD BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier and Minister for Trade) (10.19 am): At a timewhen we are experiencing ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard Tuesday, 28 November 2006MINISTERIAL STATEMENTTrade MissionHon. PD BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier and Minister for Trade) (10.22 am): Between6 and 19 November 2006 I led a trade mission to ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard Tuesday, 28 November 2006MOTION OF CONDOLENCE: DEATH OF MR RG AKERS MPHon. PD BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier and Minister for Trade) (9.40 am), by leave,without notice: I move—1. That this ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard Tuesday, 28 November 2006MINISTERIAL STATEMENTPalm IslandHon. PD BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier and Minister for Trade) (10.05 am): In 2005my government gave a commitment to improve ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard Tuesday, 28 November 2006MINISTERIAL STATEMENTNuclear PowerHon. PD BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier and Minister for Trade) (10.07 am): This weekwe will introduce legislation that is vitally ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard Tuesday, 28 November 2006MINISTERIAL STATEMENTGallery of Modern Art; State Library of QueenslandHon. PD BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier and Minister for Trade) (10.10am):Queenslanders have ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard Tuesday, 28 November 2006MINISTERIAL STATEMENTMinisterial Gift RegisterHon. PD BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier and Minister for Trade) (10.13 am): Earlierthis month the Deputy Premier ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard Tuesday, 28 November 2006MINISTERIAL STATEMENTMinisterial AccountabilityHon. PD BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier and Minister for Trade) (2.30 pm), by leave:Earlier this morning the Leader ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard Tuesday, 28 November 2006MAJOR SPORTS FACILITIES AMENDMENT BILLHon. PD BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier and Minister for Trade) (3.42 pm), in reply: Istart by thanking all honourable members ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard Thursday, 2 November 2006MINISTERIAL STATEMENTWhitsundays, Nuclear Power PlantHon. PD BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier and Minister for Trade) (9.41 am): I askmembers to imagine the view ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard Thursday, 2 November 2006MINISTERIAL STATEMENTPalm Island, Death in CustodyHon. PD BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier and Minister for Trade) (9.46 am): The finalmatter that I want to deal ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard Thursday, 2 November 2006MINISTERIAL STATEMENTAnnual ReportsHon. PD BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier and Minister for Trade) (11.31 am), by leave:I tabled this morning the annual report of ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard Wednesday, 29 November 2006MINISTERIAL STATEMENTTeaching of History in SchoolsHon. PD BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier and Minister for Trade) (9.38 am): History isalready compulsory for ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard Wednesday, 29 November 2006MINISTERIAL STATEMENTWorkChoicesHon. PD BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier and Minister for Trade) (9.42 am): Tomorrow Iwill attend and address a national day of ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard Wednesday, 29 November 2006MINISTERIAL STATEMENTCyclone Larry Recovery Task ForceHon. PD BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier and Minister for Trade) (9.45 am): Today it isalso my pleasure to ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard Wednesday, 29 November 2006MINISTERIAL STATEMENTIrwin, Mr SHon. PD BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier and Minister for Trade) (9.45 am): In relationto the tragic death of Steve Irwin, I want ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard Wednesday, 29 November 2006MINISTERIAL STATEMENTPremier’s Awards for Excellence in Public Sector ManagementHon. PD BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier and Minister for Trade) (9.47 am): I want ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard Thursday, 2 November 2006MINISTERIAL STATEMENTTransport InfrastructureHon. PD BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier and Minister for Trade) (11.36 am), by leave:I want to report to the House on ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard Wednesday, 29 November 2006MINISTERIAL STATEMENTGatton, Correctional Centre PrecinctHon. PD BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier and Minister for Trade) (9.35 am): I would liketo announce to the ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard Wednesday, 29 November 2006MINISTERIAL STATEMENTWesley Mission Brisbane, Centenary CelebrationsHon. PD BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier and Minister for Trade) (9.47am): Icongratulate the ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard Tuesday, 28 November 2006MINISTERIAL STATEMENTVideo Broadcast of Parliamentary ProceedingsHon. PD BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier and Minister for Trade) (10.22 am): One ofmy priorities ...
Speech byRobert MessengerMEMBER FOR BURNETTHansard Tuesday, 9 May 2006WATER AMENDMENT BILLMr MESSENGER (Burnett—NPA) (8.01 pm): I am happy to make a contribution to the debate onthe Water Amendment Bill 2006, because the wellbeing and health—and I am talking ...
Speech byRobert MessengerMEMBER FOR BURNETTHansard Wednesday, 10 May 2006WORKPLACE HEALTH AND SAFETY AND OTHER ACTS AMENDMENT BILLMr MESSENGER (Burnett—NPA) (8.01 pm): I believe that there is nothing more important than theprotection of human life and the ...
Speech byRobert MessengerMEMBER FOR BURNETTHansard Wednesday, 10 May 2006MIRIAM VALE SHIRE COUNCIL, RAINES ROAD/USSHERS ROADMr MESSENGER (Burnett—NPA) (10.03 pm): Tonight I table two non-conforming petitions. The firstis calling on the Miriam Vale Shire ...
Speech byRobert MessengerMEMBER FOR BURNETTHansard Tuesday, 23 May 2006POLICE POWERS AND RESPONSIBILITIES AND OTHER ACTS AMENDMENT BILLMr MESSENGER (Burnett—NPA) (3.44pm): I, like my conservative colleagues,am happy tosupport the Police Powers and ...
Speech byRobert MessengerMEMBER FOR BURNETTHansard Friday, 9 June 2006APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLMr MESSENGER (Burnett—NPA) (11.12 am): This budget is an admission of eight years of Laborneglect. This budget represents the Labor Party ...
Speech byRobert MessengerMEMBER FOR BURNETTHansard Friday, 9 June 2006 MIRIAM VALE SHIRE COUNCILMr MESSENGER (Burnett—NPA) (5.08 pm): Earlier today I tabled a statutory declaration from JoGillies, architect, regarding a very serious matter involving alleged ...
Speech byRobert MessengerMEMBER FOR BURNETTHansard Tuesday, 8 August 2006EDUCATION (GENERAL PROVISIONS) BILLMr MESSENGER (Burnett—NPA) (4.13 pm): I note that the primary objective of the Education(General Provisions) Bill 2006, which is before the House, is ...
Speech byRobert MessengerMEMBER FOR BURNETTHansard Tuesday, 8 August 2006PATEL, DR J; COMPENSATION CLAIMSMr MESSENGER (Burnett—NPA) (9.48 pm): In response to one of the greatest health disasters inAustralia’s history—another disaster of his own making—this ...
Speech byRobert MessengerMEMBER FOR BURNETTHansard Tuesday, 28 March 2006DISABILITY SERVICES BILLMr MESSENGER (Burnett—NPA) (8.46 pm): Once again, the Disability Services Bill gives me anopportunity to discuss on behalf of my electorate the very important and ...
Speech byRobert MessengerMEMBER FOR BURNETTHansard Tuesday, 28 March 2006CYCLONE LARRY, BENEFIT CONCERT; HOSPITAL WAITING LISTSMr MESSENGER (Burnett—NPA) (10.17 pm): Late last week I was contacted by an experiencedand respected music promoter, Mr Rick Szabo ...
Speech byRobert MessengerMEMBER FOR BURNETTHansard Wednesday, 29 March 2006REVOCATION OF STATE FOREST AREASMr MESSENGER (Burnett—NPA) (8.52pm): Tonight I rise to support the revocation motionproposed by the minister to excise about 321 hectares from the Wongi ...
Speech byRobert MessengerMEMBER FOR BURNETTHansard Thursday, 30 March 2006WELCOME CREEK, ST JOHN’S AMBULANCEMr MESSENGER (Burnett—NPA) (10.25 pm): Along with the member for Bundaberg I, too, wouldlike to pass along my respects and say congratulations to Allan ...
Speech byRobert MessengerMEMBER FOR BURNETTHansard Wednesday, 19 April 2006BUNDABERG BASE HOSPITAL; PATEL, DR JMr MESSENGER (Burnett—NPA) (12.10 pm): For the protection and wellbeing of Patel’s victims, Itable a number of disturbing documents which I have ...
Speech byRobert MessengerMEMBER FOR BURNETTHansard Wednesday, 19 April 2006CHILD SAFETY (CARERS) AMENDMENT BILLMr MESSENGER (Burnett—NPA) (9.43 pm): I rise to make a short contribution to the Child Safety(Carers) Amendment Bill 2006. As a broad general ...
Speech byRobert MessengerMEMBER FOR BURNETTHansard Wednesday, 19 April 2006AGNES WATER, SEWAGEMr MESSENGER (Burnett—NPA) (10.22 pm): I have recently been contacted by residents of AgnesWater who have alleged that raw sewage sludge from septic tanks is being ...
Speech byRobert MessengerMEMBER FOR BURNETTHansard Thursday, 20 April 2006PRODUCTIVITY COMMISSION REPORT ON HEALTH SYSTEMMr MESSENGER (Burnett—NPA) (12.16 pm): It is with pleasure that I rise to speak to the Premier’shealth motion. Nothing has changed. We ...
Speech byRobert MessengerMEMBER FOR BURNETTHansard Thursday, 20 April 2006FORESTRY PLANTATIONS QUEENSLAND BILLMr MESSENGER (Burnett—NPA) (4.53 pm): The Forestry Plantations Queensland Bill 2006 coverstwo broad areas or issues, as stated in the parliamentary ...
Speech byRobert MessengerMEMBER FOR BURNETTHansard Wednesday, 24 May 2006FISHERIES AMENDMENT BILLMr MESSENGER (Burnett—NPA) (2.39pm): The legislation before the House, the FisheriesAmendment Bill 2006, comprises 35 pages and 46 clauses. The bill amends the ...
Speech byRobert MessengerMEMBER FOR BURNETTHansard Wednesday, 24 May 2006HEALTH QUALITY AND COMPLAINTS COMMISSION BILLMr MESSENGER (Burnett—NPA) (9.11 pm): We all know why we are here. This legislation wouldnever have come about if not for the courage of ...
Speech byRobert MessengerMEMBER FOR BURNETTHansard Wednesday, 24 May 2006PATEL, DR J; LESTER, MS VMr MESSENGER (Burnett—NPA) (10.20 pm): The Peter Beattie Labor government is once againfailing the victims of Jayant Patel, victims such as Vicky Lester, a lady ...
Speech byRobert MessengerMEMBER FOR BURNETTHansard Wednesday, 7 June 2006NUCLEAR ENERGYMr MESSENGER (Burnett—NPA) (5.12 pm): The feasibility of nuclear energy is a very importantdebate which all Australians must participate in and engage with, and I support ...
Speech byRobert MessengerMEMBER FOR BURNETTHansard Thursday, 30 March 2006MEDICAL PRACTITIONERS REGISTRATION AMENDMENT BILLMr MESSENGER (Burnett—NPA) (5.16pm): I rise to speak to the Medical PractitionersRegistration Amendment Bill 2006. I first want to ...
Speech byRobert MessengerMEMBER FOR BURNETTHansard Friday, 21 April 2006RACING AMENDMENT BILLMr MESSENGER (Burnett—NPA) (3.58 pm): I rise to contribute to the debate on the RacingAmendment Bill 2006. I do so with mixed emotions. I am happy to have the ...
Speech byRobert MessengerMEMBER FOR BURNETTHansard Wednesday, 9 August 2006HOSPITAL WAITING LISTSMr MESSENGER (Burnett—NPA) (6.20 pm): I rise to support the coalition’s motion before theHouse. In doing so, I wish to congratulate the Queensland doctors, nurses ...
Speech byRobert MessengerMEMBER FOR BURNETTHansard Thursday, 10 August 2006QUEENSLAND HEALTH; PLANT HARVESTINGMr MESSENGER (Burnett—NPA) (6.43 pm): With the revelation this morning that QueenslandHealth has failed the people of Mackay, I am experiencing a ...
Speech byRobert MessengerMEMBER FOR BURNETTHansard Thursday, 10 August 2006APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILL (ESTIMATES COMMITTEE E)Mr MESSENGER (Burnett—NPA) (3.03pm): I would like to thank my estimates committeecolleagues for their ...
Speech byMark McArdleMEMBER FOR CALOUNDRAHansard Wednesday, 7 June 2006CALOUNDRA, DEPARTMENTAL SERVICESMr McARDLE (Caloundra—Lib) (10.21 pm): To a large extent, Caloundra is dependent upon stategovernment services being provided from Maroochydore. In days ...
Speech byMark McArdleMEMBER FOR CALOUNDRAHansard Thursday, 8 June 2006APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLMr McARDLE (Caloundra—Lib) (4.30 pm): It does give me pleasure today to rise to say a fewwords with regard to these bills. Mr Lucas: Just ...
Speech byMark McArdleMEMBER FOR CALOUNDRAHansard Wednesday, 9 August 2006OFFENDERS (SERIOUS SEXUAL OFFENCES) MINIMUM IMPRISONMENT AND REHABILITATION BILLMr McARDLE (Caloundra—Lib) (8.47pm): Tonight it gives me pleasure to support the billintroduced by the ...
Speech byMark McArdleMEMBER FOR CALOUNDRAHansard Tuesday, 31 October 2006CRIMINAL CODE (DRINK SPIKING) AND OTHER ACTS AMENDMENT BILLMr McARDLE (Caloundra—Lib) (6.07 pm): It gives me pleasure to rise to make a contribution to thedebate in relation to the ...
Speech byMark McArdleMEMBER FOR CALOUNDRAHansard Wednesday, 29 November 2006CRIMINAL CODE AMENDMENT ACTMr McARDLE (Caloundra—Lib) (5.40 pm): It is a privilege to rise tonight to second the motionmoved by the Leader of the Opposition. The Beattie Labor ...
Speech byMark McArdleMEMBER FOR CALOUNDRAHansard Wednesday, 29 November 2006RETIREMENT VILLAGES, CONTRACTS; DOMESTIC VIOLENCEMr McARDLE (Caloundra—Lib) (10.19 pm): In October 2003 Muriel and Ernie Thompson signed adocument in which they paid $145,000 and ...
Speech byMark McArdleMEMBER FOR CALOUNDRAHansard Thursday, 10 August 2006CRIME AND MISCONDUCT AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr McARDLE (Caloundra—Lib) (5.44 pm): First of all I thank the Attorney for organising the twobriefings I had with her staff to ...
Speech byMark McArdleMEMBER FOR CALOUNDRAHansard Thursday, 12 October 2006YEPPOON HOSPITAL SITE ACQUISITION BILLMr McARDLE (Caloundra—Lib) (3.47 pm): I rise to make a short contribution to the YeppoonHospital Site Acquisition Bill. At the outset, I say that ...
Speech byMark McArdleMEMBER FOR CALOUNDRAHansard Tuesday, 31 October 2006PATEL, DR JMr McARDLE (Caloundra—Lib) (11.55 am): I start by also joining with the Acting Attorney-Generalin wishing the member for Kurwongbah a very speedy recovery. He was absolutely ...
Speech byMichael CaltabianoMEMBER FOR CHATSWORTHHansard Wednesday, 1 March 2006TRANSPORT (AMENDMENT OF QUEENSLAND ROAD RULES) BILLSecond ReadingMr CALTABIANO (Chatsworth—Lib) (10.14 am): I move—That the bill be now read a second time.Queensland Transport has ...
Speech byMichael CaltabianoMEMBER FOR CHATSWORTHHansard Wednesday, 1 March 2006PUBLIC TRANSPORT SYSTEMMr CALTABIANO (Chatsworth—Lib) (5.27 pm): I move—That this government reverses the last eight years of neglect and offers Queenslanders a real public ...
Speech byMichael CaltabianoMEMBER FOR CHATSWORTHHansard Wednesday, 1 March 2006RACING (RACE FIELDS) AMENDMENT BILLMr CALTABIANO (Chatsworth—Lib) (8.23 pm): I wish to make a contribution to the Racing (RaceFields) Amendment Bill 2006. I congratulate my ...
Speech byMichael CaltabianoMEMBER FOR CHATSWORTHHansard Thursday, 2 March 2006DUTTON PARK STATE SCHOOLMr CALTABIANO (Chatsworth—Lib) (5.41pm): The parents of students at Dutton Park StateSchool are in fear for their children’s long-term health and safety ...
Speech byMichael CaltabianoMEMBER FOR CHATSWORTHHansard Tuesday, 7 March 2006RECREATION AREAS MANAGEMENT BILLMr CALTABIANO (Chatsworth—Lib) (5.32 pm): I am very pleased to speak to this bill. As someonewho has spent the best part of the last nine years ...
Speech byMichael CaltabianoMEMBER FOR CHATSWORTHHansard Thursday, 9 March 2006PROPERTY AGENTS AND MOTOR DEALERS AND OTHER ACTS AMENDMENT BILLMr CALTABIANO (Chatsworth—Lib) (11.33 am): It gives me great pleasure to speak for a shorttime on the Property Agents ...
Speech byMichael CaltabianoMEMBER FOR CHATSWORTHHansard Tuesday, 14 February 2006ROAD AND RAIL INFRASTRUCTUREMr CALTABIANO (Chatsworth—Lib) (12.25 pm): There have been record levels of underspendingin infrastructure over the past eight years under this ...
Speech byMichael CaltabianoMEMBER FOR CHATSWORTHHansard Wednesday, 15 February 2006FOOD BILLMr CALTABIANO (Chatsworth—Lib) (4.40 pm): I rise to make a contribution to the Food Bill 2005,which is a rewrite of the Food Act 1981. It is in accordance with the ...
Speech byMichael CaltabianoMEMBER FOR CHATSWORTHHansard Thursday, 16 February 2006CHATSWORTH ELECTORATE, HIGH SCHOOLSMr CALTABIANO (Chatsworth—Lib) (4.57 pm): I rise to speak on the issue of a lack of state highschools in the electorate of Chatsworth. In 1900 ...
Speech byMichael CaltabianoMEMBER FOR CHATSWORTHHansard Thursday, 9 March 2006CHATSWORTH ELECTORATE, TRANSPORT INFRASTRUCTUREMr CALTABIANO (Chatsworth—Lib) (5.01 pm): Throughout Queensland there are numerous newlydeveloping areas that, despite their massive ...
Speech byMichael CaltabianoMEMBER FOR CHATSWORTHHansard Tuesday, 28 March 2006BUS INDUSTRYMr CALTABIANO (Chatsworth—Lib) (12.01pm): Across Queensland bus services play animportant role in all communities. In the urbanised south-east corner buses are essential ...
Speech byMichael CaltabianoMEMBER FOR CHATSWORTHHansard Thursday, 30 March 2006WORKERS’ COMPENSATION AND REHABILITATION AMENDMENT BILLMr CALTABIANO (Chatsworth—Lib) (12.42pm): I was driven to speak on this bill after thestatements made earlier by the member ...
Speech byMark McArdleMEMBER FOR CALOUNDRAHansard Thursday, 10 August 2006APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILL (ESTIMATES COMMITTEE F)Mr McARDLE (Caloundra—Lib) (4.01 pm): I would like to start by congratulating all members of thecommittee, the ...
Speech byPaul HoolihanMEMBER FOR KEPPELHansard Tuesday, 14 February 2006BREAST CANCER AND PROSTATE CANCERMr HOOLIHAN (Keppel—ALP) (12.10 pm): I wish to speak about something that I believe maydispel some of the doom and gloom that we have heard since 11.30 ...
Speech byPaul HoolihanMEMBER FOR KEPPELHansard Tuesday, 14 February 2006SUCCESSION AMENDMENT BILLMr HOOLIHAN (Keppel—ALP) (5.23 pm): I commend the Attorney-General on the introduction ofthe Succession Amendment Bill 2005. I would like to deal with some of the ...
Speech byPaul HoolihanMEMBER FOR KEPPELHansard Wednesday, 15 February 2006ROTARY CLUB OF YEPPOON, HOUSINGMr HOOLIHAN (Keppel—ALP) (9.15 pm): Tonight I would like to pay tribute to a group of people onthe Capricorn Coast, the Yeppoon Rotary Club and, more ...
Speech byPaul HoolihanMEMBER FOR KEPPELHansard Thursday, 16 February 2006RETAIL SHOP LEASES AMENDMENT BILLMr HOOLIHAN (Keppel—ALP) (2.35 pm): I am not quite sure what the member for Nanango wasoffering, but the one thing that she cannot offer is golden ...
Speech byPaul HoolihanMEMBER FOR KEPPELHansard Tuesday, 28 March 2006DISABILITY SERVICES BILLMr HOOLIHAN (Keppel—ALP) (9.00 pm): It is with much pleasure that I rise to speak on theDisability Services Bill 2005. I would like to congratulate the minister and ...
Speech byPaul HoolihanMEMBER FOR KEPPELHansard Thursday, 30 March 2006NERIMBERA STATE SCHOOLMr HOOLIHAN (Keppel—ALP) (10.23 pm): I would like to draw the attention of this House to one ofthe small schools which is situated in my electorate. I have a number of ...
Speech byPaul HoolihanMEMBER FOR KEPPELHansard Thursday, 20 April 2006RED SHIELD APPEALMr HOOLIHAN (Keppel—ALP) (10.06 pm): At the outset I would like to endorse the comments ofthe member for Broadwater in relation to the silk pillows that are presented to ...
Speech byPaul HoolihanMEMBER FOR KEPPELHansard Tuesday, 9 May 2006BEEF AUSTRALIA 2006Mr HOOLIHAN (Keppel—ALP) (12.09pm): It is well known that in 2005 this House sat inRockhampton. That was a major coup for central Queensland. The flow-on effects of that ...
Speech byPaul HoolihanMEMBER FOR KEPPELHansard Tuesday, 9 May 2006WATER AMENDMENT BILLMr HOOLIHAN (Keppel—ALP) (7.40 pm): In rising to support the Water Amendment Bill, I suggestthat the minister might like to spend some of his department’s funding on a ...
Speech byPaul HoolihanMEMBER FOR KEPPELHansard Thursday, 25 May 2006HORSTMAN, MR GMr HOOLIHAN (Keppel—ALP) (9.23 pm): Tonight there is a soccer match being played betweenAustralia and Greece. Last night we had the State of Origin match. I would like to bring ...
Speech byPaul HoolihanMEMBER FOR KEPPELHansard Thursday, 8 June 2006APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLMr HOOLIHAN (Keppel—ALP) (5.47 pm): It is with pleasure that I rise to speak in support of theAppropriation Bill 2006 and the Appropriation ...
Speech byPaul HoolihanMEMBER FOR KEPPELHansard Tuesday, 8 August 2006TARANGANBA STATE SCHOOL; WORLD COOEE CHAMPIONSHIPSMr HOOLIHAN (Keppel—ALP) (9.46 pm): I would like to bring to the attention of this House anothersuccessful school fair held by Taranganba ...
Speech byPaul HoolihanMEMBER FOR KEPPELHansard Thursday, 10 August 2006APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILL (ESTIMATES COMMITTEE F)Mr HOOLIHAN (Keppel—ALP) (4.06 pm): It gives me great pride to stand today and speak insupport of the report of ...
Speech byHon. Pat PurcellMEMBER FOR BULIMBAHansard Thursday, 2 November 2006FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE AMENDMENT BILLHon. PD PURCELL (Bulimba—ALP) (Minister for Emergency Services) (8.06 pm), in reply: I rise tothank everybody here tonight for their support of ...
Speech byHon. Pat PurcellMEMBER FOR BULIMBAHansard Wednesday, 29 November 2006MINISTERIAL STATEMENTRural and Remote ParamedicsHon. PD PURCELL (Bulimba—ALP) (Minister for Emergency Services) (10.18 am): Last week Ihad the pleasure of launching the new Graduate ...
Speech byHon. Pat PurcellMEMBER FOR BULIMBAHansard Thursday, 30 November 2006MINISTERIAL STATEMENTQueensland Ambulance Service, Meningococcal PolicyHon. PD PURCELL (Bulimba—ALP) (Minister for Emergency Services) (10.08 am): I will update theHouse about ...
Speech byPaul HoolihanMEMBER FOR KEPPELHansard Tuesday, 23 May 2006COMMERCIAL AND RECREATIONAL FISHINGMr HOOLIHAN (Keppel—ALP) (11.45am): Fishing is one of the great relaxations forQueenslanders and a great contributor to the economy of the Smart State. Over ...
Speech byPaul HoolihanMEMBER FOR KEPPELHansard Tuesday, 23 May 2006POLICE POWERS AND RESPONSIBILITIES AND OTHER ACTS AMENDMENT BILLMr HOOLIHAN (Keppel—ALP) (12.34 pm), continuing: Before the adjournment of the debate on 11May I dealt, in part, with the ...
Speech byPaul HoolihanMEMBER FOR KEPPELHansard Wednesday, 24 May 2006FISHERIES AMENDMENT BILLMr HOOLIHAN (Keppel—ALP) (12.40pm): I rise to make a contribution to the FisheriesAmendment Bill 2006. Before I deal with the substantive issues that I want to cover, ...
Speech byPaul HoolihanMEMBER FOR KEPPELHansard Tuesday, 28 February 2006QUEENSLAND HEALTHMr HOOLIHAN (Keppel—ALP) (10.28 am): We hear in this House so much criticism of QueenslandHealth, despite the wonderful treatment it provides to Queenslanders. But has ...
Speech byPaul HoolihanMEMBER FOR KEPPELHansard Wednesday, 1 March 2006INALA SHOPPING CENTRE FREEHOLDING BILLMr HOOLIHAN (Keppel—ALP) (3.24 pm): I would like to commend the minister for bringing some ofthese areas of land ownership and land tenure into the ...
Speech byPaul HoolihanMEMBER FOR KEPPELHansard Wednesday, 1 March 2006DRUG LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr HOOLIHAN (Keppel—ALP) (5.01 pm): I commend the Attorney-General for the amendments tothe act which will allow drug courts to become permanent. I must say ...
Speech byPaul HoolihanMEMBER FOR KEPPELHansard Wednesday, 1 March 2006RACING (RACE FIELDS) AMENDMENT BILLMr HOOLIHAN (Keppel—ALP) (8.36 pm): I rise to speak against this bill. Contrary to the experienceof a few people who have spoken here tonight, I have a ...
Speech byPaul HoolihanMEMBER FOR KEPPELHansard Wednesday, 8 March 2006CLEAN UP AUSTRALIA DAYMr HOOLIHAN (Keppel—ALP) (9.33 pm): I want to bring to the attention of all members of thisHouse, if they were not involved, that Sunday, 5 March was Clean Up ...
Speech byPaul HoolihanMEMBER FOR KEPPELHansard Thursday, 9 March 2006PROPERTY AGENTS AND MOTOR DEALERS AND OTHER ACTS AMENDMENT BILLMr HOOLIHAN (Keppel—ALP) (11.44 am): I have much pleasure in rising to speak to the PropertyAgents and Motor Dealers and Other ...
Speech byPaul HoolihanMEMBER FOR KEPPELHansard Thursday, 11 May 2006POLICE POWERS AND RESPONSIBILITIES AND OTHER ACTS AMENDMENT BILLMr HOOLIHAN (Keppel—ALP) (6.25 pm): I rise to speak in support of the Police Powers andResponsibilities and Other Acts ...
Speech byPaul HoolihanMEMBER FOR KEPPELHansard Thursday, 25 May 2006QUEENSLAND CANCER FUND RELAY FOR LIFEMr HOOLIHAN (Keppel—ALP) (10.25 am): On 20 May at 3 o’clock 99 teams of 10 to 15 peoplelined up at the Central Queensland University for the start of the ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard Tuesday, 28 March 2006MINISTERIAL STATEMENTCyclone LarryHon. PD BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier) (9.53 am): This afternoon I will be returningto Innisfail for another important milestone as ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard Tuesday, 28 March 2006MINISTERIAL STATEMENTSafe Youth Parties Task ForceHon. PD BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier) (10.03 am): Like many Queenslanders, I amconcerned about reports of parties ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard Wednesday, 8 March 2006MINISTERIAL STATEMENTCoal IndustryHon. PD BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier) (9.48 am): In terms of the Queensland coalindustry, I wish to highlight that it continues ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard Wednesday, 8 March 2006MINISTERIAL STATEMENTSt Joseph’s FestivalHon. PD BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier) (9.50 am): I want to pay tribute to the StJoseph’s festival at New Farm. St Joseph’s ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard Thursday, 9 March 2006MINISTERIAL STATEMENTWater CommissionHon. PD BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier) (9.40 am): I am pleased to announce todaythat a new South East Queensland Planning ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard Thursday, 9 March 2006MINISTERIAL STATEMENTElectricity and Gas IndustriesHon. PD BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier) (9.48am): In September last year Iannounced that on 1 July 2007 ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard Tuesday, 7 March 2006MINISTERIAL STATEMENTCaboolture Hospital, Emergency DepartmentHon. PD BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier) (9.38 am): Today I am pleased to be able todeliver on a very ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard Tuesday, 7 March 2006MINISTERIAL STATEMENTHealth Action PlanHon. PD BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier) (9.47 am): The national doctor shortage isplacing extreme pressure on all states. As ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard Tuesday, 7 March 2006MINISTERIAL STATEMENTPublic Service Workforce Hon. PD BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier) (9.49 am): A new government report showsthat the number of doctors working for ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard Thursday, 9 March 2006MINISTERIAL STATEMENTPNG-Queensland Gas PipelineHon. PD BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier) (9.52 am): The Papua New Guinea toQueensland gas pipeline is a vital piece of ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard Thursday, 9 March 2006MINISTERIAL STATEMENTProfessional Skills ShortagesHon. PD BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier) (9.55 am): Yesterday, along with Tom Barton,the minister for employment and ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard Thursday, 9 March 2006MINISTERIAL STATEMENTObesityHon. PD BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier) (9.57 am): On 28 February I foreshadowedthat my government would hold a summit on the problem of ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard Tuesday, 28 March 2006MOTION OF CONDOLENCE: DEATH OF SIR WALLACE ALEXANDER RAMSAY RAEHon. PD BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier) (9.33 am): I move—1. That this House desires to place on ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard Wednesday, 8 March 2006MINISTERIAL STATEMENTQueensland Skills PlanHon. PD BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier) (9.38 am): The Queensland skills plan whitepaper is an extensive package of ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard Wednesday, 8 March 2006MINISTERIAL STATEMENTTaxation ReformHon. PD BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier) (9.46 am): I wish to highlight that in the areaof tax our reforms will produce a number ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard Wednesday, 8 March 2006MINISTERIAL STATEMENTInternational Women’s DayHon. PD BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier) (9.47 am): Today we celebrate InternationalWomen’s Day. I am pleased to be able ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard Tuesday, 7 March 2006MINISTERIAL STATEMENTJames Cook University, Brisbane CampusHon. PD BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier) (9.50 am): I will have the pleasure at middaytoday of officially ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard Tuesday, 7 March 2006MINISTERIAL STATEMENTNorth BankHon. PD BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier) (9.51 am): I advise the House that foursubstantial bidding organisations have expressed interest ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard Tuesday, 7 March 2006MINISTERIAL STATEMENTQueensland Greats AwardsHon. PD BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier) (9.51am): I advise the House thatnominations open today for the 2006 Queensland ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard Tuesday, 7 March 2006MINISTERIAL STATEMENTPetie, Mr D; Queensland’s 150-Year CelebrationsHon. PD BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier) (9.51 am): I am pleased to announce thatDawson Petie has ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard Tuesday, 7 March 2006MINISTERIAL STATEMENTEconomyHon. PD BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier) (9.51 am): In the past week data has beenreleased that further underscores the strength of the ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard Tuesday, 28 March 2006MINISTERIAL STATEMENTMr Speaker Hon. PD BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier) (10.10 am): I note, Mr Speaker, the issuespertaining to your health. I am sure that all ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard Tuesday, 8 August 2006MINISTERIAL STATEMENTWater SupplyHon. PD BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier) (9.43 am): Queensland needs strong, unitedleadership to face the challenges from the worst ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard Wednesday, 9 August 2006MINISTERIAL STATEMENTFire SafetyHon. PD BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier) (9.34 am): I want to begin this morning byissuing a plea to everyone living in Queensland to ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard Wednesday, 9 August 2006MINISTERIAL STATEMENTWater SupplyHon. PD BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier) (9.36 am): Yesterday afternoon I had a veryproductive meeting with the mayors of south-east ...