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Speech byMr N. ROBERTSMEMBER FOR NUDGEEHansard 2 April 2003CIVIL LIABILITY BILLMr NEIL ROBERTS (Nudgee—ALP) (5.43 p.m.): This is the second major reform of our publicliability system and shows the government's commitment to addressing what has been a ...
Speech byMr N. ROBERTSMEMBER FOR NUDGEEHansard 29 April 2003WORKPLACE HEALTH AND SAFETY AND ANOTHER ACT AMENDMENT BILLMr NEIL ROBERTS (Nudgee—ALP) (6.45 p.m.): I am pleased to support this bill for a numberof reasons, but significantly because it makes ...
Speech byMr N. ROBERTSMEMBER FOR NUDGEEHansard 30 April 2003LAND LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr NEIL ROBERTS (Nudgee—ALP) (5.48 p.m.): I am pleased to support the Land LegislationAmendment Bill, which will ban mining on the sand dunes of Shelburne Bay. Unlike ...
Speech byMr N. ROBERTSMEMBER FOR NUDGEEHansard 13 March 2003NATURAL RESOURCES AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr NEIL ROBERTS (Nudgee—ALP) (2.50 p.m.): I rise to speak on the issue of illegal landclearing, which is regulated in Queensland under the Land ...
Speech byMr N. ROBERTSMEMBER FOR NUDGEEHansard 13 March 2003DIRECTIONS FRAMEWORK FOR YOUNG PEOPLEMr NEIL ROBERTS (Nudgee—ALP) (7.32 p.m.): The government recently conducted a numberof youth forums throughout the state seeking the involvement of young people ...
Speech byMr N. ROBERTSMEMBER FOR NUDGEEHansard 25 March 2003PARLIAMENT OF QUEENSLAND AMENDMENT BILLMr NEIL ROBERTS (Nudgee—ALP) (3.38 p.m.): This bill is part of the government's e-democracy initiative which includes a number of elements, including the ...
Speech byMr N. ROBERTSMEMBER FOR NUDGEEHansard 26 March 2003HEALTH AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr NEIL ROBERTS (Nudgee—ALP) (4.34 p.m.): This bill amends a number of Health portfolioacts. One amendment is to the Medical Practitioners Registration Act ...
Speech byHon. NITACUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR BUNDABERGHansard 15 May 2003MINISTERIAL STATEMENTEnergy Efficient HousingHon. N. I. CUNNINGHAM (Bundaberg—ALP) (Minister for Local Government and Planning)(10.22 a.m.): New Queensland homes will set new standards in ...
Speech byHon. NITACUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR BUNDABERGHansard 29 May 2003MINISTERIAL STATEMENTRegional Planning, South-East QueenslandHon. N. I. CUNNINGHAM (Bundaberg—ALP) (Minister for Local Government and Planning)(10.17 a.m.): I need to reply to some recent ...
Speech byHon. NITACUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR BUNDABERGHansard 4 June 2003MINISTERIAL STATEMENTLocal Government WeekHon. N. I. CUNNINGHAM (Bundaberg—ALP) (Minister for Local Government and Planning)(10.18 a.m.): This is Local Government Week and I want to inform the ...
Speech byHon. NITACUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR BUNDABERGHansard 4 June 2003INTEGRATED PLANNING AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLHon. N. I. CUNNINGHAM (Bundaberg—ALP) (Minister for Local Government and Planning)(2.31 p.m.): I move—That the bill be now read a second ...
Speech byHon. NITACUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR BUNDABERGHansard 6 June 2003MINISTERIAL STATEMENTHarbour Town Shopping CentreHon. N. I. CUNNINGHAM (Bundaberg—ALP) (Minister for Local Government and Planning)(9.51 a.m.): Members may be aware of some cheap politicking ...
Speech byMr N. ROBERTSMEMBER FOR NUDGEEHansard 1 May 2003SPORTS DRUG TESTING BILLMr NEIL ROBERTS (Nudgee—ALP) (3.26 p.m.): Like many people, I watched with dismay inthe last week or so as another high profile athlete who was accused or shown to have used ...
Speech byMr N. ROBERTSMEMBER FOR NUDGEEHansard 1 May 2003COMMONWEALTH-STATE HOUSING AGREEMENTMr NEIL ROBERTS (Nudgee—ALP) (6.39 p.m.): The federal government's cuts to its housingbudget are causing an affordable housing crisis. Waiting lists for public ...
Speech byMr N. ROBERTSMEMBER FOR NUDGEEHansard 13 May 2003NATIONAL-LIBERAL COALITION Mr NEIL ROBERTS (Nudgee—ALP) (11.40 a.m.): The recent signing of a new coalitionagreement between the National Party and the Liberal Party reminds me of two tried and ...
Speech byMr N. ROBERTSMEMBER FOR NUDGEEHansard 13 May 2003GOVERNORS [SALARY AND PENSIONS] BILLMr NEIL ROBERTS (Nudgee—ALP) (3.11 p.m.): I am pleased to support the Governors (Salaryand Pensions) Bill, which seeks to accommodate recent changes initiated by the ...
Speech byMr N. ROBERTSMEMBER FOR NUDGEEHansard 13 May 2003WORKERS' COMPENSATION AND REHABILITATION BILLMr NEIL ROBERTS (Nudgee—ALP) (12.48 a.m.): I found it a bit hard to listen to the speech ofthe member for Toowoomba South, who gave all of the credit for ...
Speech byHon. NITACUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR BUNDABERGHansard 25 February 2003LOCAL GOVERNMENT LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLHon. N. I. CUNNINGHAM (Bundaberg—ALP) (Minister for Local Government and Planning)(6.19 p.m.), in reply: I thank all members who have ...
Speech byHon. NITACUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR BUNDABERGHansard 11 March 2003LOCAL GOVERNMENT (ROBINA CENTRAL PLANNING AGREEMENT) AMENDMENT BILLHon. N. I. CUNNINGHAM (Bundaberg—ALP) (Minister for Local Government and Planning)(3.52 p.m.): I move—That the bill be now ...
Speech byHon. NITACUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR BUNDABERGHansard 12 March 2003INTEGRATED PLANNING AMENDMENT BILLHon. N. I. CUNNINGHAM (Bundaberg—ALP) (Minister for Local Government and Planning)(10.08 p.m.): The Integrated Planning Amendment Bill 2002 introduced by ...
Speech byHon. NITACUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR BUNDABERGHansard 13 March 2003MINISTERIAL STATEMENTLocal Government Electoral BoundariesHon. N. I. CUNNINGHAM (Bundaberg—ALP) (Minister for Local Government and Planning)(10.06 a.m.): With 12 months to go before the ...
Speech byHon. NITACUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR BUNDABERGHansard 27 March 2003MINISTERIAL STATEMENTLocal Government AuditsHon. N. I. CUNNINGHAM (Bundaberg—ALP) (Minister for Local Government and Planning)(9.51 a.m.): Yesterday the Auditor-General's report to ...
Speech byHon. NITACUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR BUNDABERGHansard 29 April 2003LOCAL GOVERNMENT [ROBINA CENTRAL PLANNING AGREEMENT] AMENDMENT BILLHon. N. I. CUNNINGHAM (Bundaberg—ALP) (Minister for Local Government and Planning)(4.09 p.m.), in reply: I thank all ...
Speech byHon. NITACUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR BUNDABERGHansard 30 April 2003MINISTERIAL STATEMENTFire Safety Management PlansHon. N. I. CUNNINGHAM (Bundaberg—ALP) (Minister for Local Government and Planning)(10.14 a.m.): I would like to remind owners of budget ...
Speech byHon. NITACUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR BUNDABERGHansard 1 May 2003MINISTERIAL STATEMENTGold Coast IPA Planning SchemeHon. N. I. CUNNINGHAM (Bundaberg—ALP) (Minister for Local Government and Planning)(10.22 a.m.): I am very pleased to advise the House that I ...
Speech byMr N. ROBERTSMEMBER FOR NUDGEEHansard 11 November 2003DEPARTMENT OF FAMILIESMr NEIL ROBERTS (Nudgee—ALP) (11.46 a.m.): I wish to put on the record again the stepsthe government is taking to address the difficult issue of child protection—an issue on ...
Speech byHon. NITACUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR BUNDABERGHansard 13 May 2003MINISTERIAL STATEMENTCommonwealth Financial Assistance GrantsHon. N. I. CUNNINGHAM (Bundaberg—ALP) (Minister for Local Government and Planning)(10.12 a.m.): I must bring to the attention of ...
Speech byHon. NITACUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR BUNDABERGHansard 2 April 2003MINISTERIAL STATEMENTLand Valuations; Council RatesHon. N. I. CUNNINGHAM (Bundaberg—ALP) (Minister for Local Government and Planning)(10.19 a.m.): Since the release of new land valuations for ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 9 September 2003DRAFT CODE OF CONDUCT FOR ELECTION CANDIDATESHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) Premier and Minister for Trade) (5.00 p.m.): Imove—That the House endorse the draft code of ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 9 September 2003DRAFT CODE OF CONDUCT FOR ELECTION CANDIDATESHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) Premier and Minister for Trade) (7.04 p.m.): I riseto respond. Mr BEATTIE: At the outset, let ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 10 September 2003MINISTERIAL STATEMENTWorld Suicide Prevention Day Hon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier and Minister for Trade) (9.34 a.m.):Under the auspices of the World Health ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 21 August 2003MINISTERIAL STATEMENTVisit to United StatesHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier and Minister for Trade) (9.32 a.m.): I ampleased to table my report to parliament on my ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 21 August 2003AUSTRALIAN HEALTH CARE AGREEMENT Hon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier and Minister for Trade) (11.32 a.m.), byleave, without notice: I move—That this House—calls on the ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 21 August 2003MINISTERIAL STATEMENTTrade MissionsHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier and Minister for Trade) (9.32 a.m.): In myrole as Trade Minister I have led 12 trade missions in ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 21 August 2003MINISTERIAL STATEMENTSmart Women-Smart State AwardsHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier and Minister for Trade) (9.33 a.m.): Latertoday I will announce the winners of ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 21 August 2003MINISTERIAL STATEMENTSmart AwardsHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier and Minister for Trade) (9.34 a.m.): Whilewe are talking about smart awards, the Premier of ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 21 August 2003MINISTERIAL STATEMENTFire SafetyHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier and Minister for Trade) (9.36 a.m.): Ihave been appalled by the significant reluctance on the part ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 21 August 2003MINISTERIAL STATEMENTCounterterrorism Measures Hon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier and Minister for Trade) (9.40 a.m.):Tragically, events overseas continue to thrust ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 21 August 2003MINISTERIAL STATEMENTProfessor F. StanleyHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier and Minister for Trade) (9.41 a.m.): Iwould like to inform the House that my government is ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 20 August 2003MINISTERIAL STATEMENTParoo RiverHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier and Minister for Trade) (9.51 a.m.):Recently I signed a Paroo agreement. It is about protecting our ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 20 August 2003MINISTERIAL STATEMENTTree ClearingHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier and Minister for Trade) (9.51 a.m.):Recently I engaged with the Minister for Natural Resources in ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 20 August 2003MINISTERIAL STATEMENTGovernorHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier and Minister for Trade) (9.52 a.m.): Theswearing-in of the Governor was a great success. I want to ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 20 August 2003APPROPRIATION BILLS—ESTIMATES COMMITTEE AHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier and Minister for Trade) (12.56 p.m.): Iwould like to take this opportunity to thank the ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 20 August 2003CHILD ABUSE, ROYAL COMMISSIONHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier and Minister for Trade) (6.17 p.m.): Imove the following amendment—Delete all words after 'House' and ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 9 September 2003MINISTERIAL STATEMENTWater ReformHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier and Minister for Trade) (9.39 a.m.): Ihave an obligation to report on the recent meeting of COAG. ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 9 September 2003MINISTERIAL STATEMENTAustralian Health Care AgreementHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier and Minister for Trade) (9.41 a.m.): Theday of 31 August was indeed a black ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 9 September 2003MINISTERIAL STATEMENTSmart Solutions, Smart StateHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier and Minister for Trade) (9.42 a.m.): Mygovernment's Department of State ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 21 August 2003MINISTERIAL STATEMENTRacing IndustryHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier and Minister for Trade) (9.42 a.m.): I amabout to detail the largest ever increase in prize ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 9 September 2003MINISTERIAL STATEMENTSenior Sergeant P. IrwinHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier and Minister for Trade) (9.35 a.m.): I riseto pay tribute to Senior Sergeant Perry ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 9 September 2003MINISTERIAL STATEMENTTeachers, Criminal History ChecksHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier and Minister for Trade) (9.36 a.m.): Mygovernment has reacted promptly and ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 9 September 2003MINISTERIAL STATEMENTAviation IndustryHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier and Minister for Trade) (9.42 a.m.):Finally today I want to talk about the aviation ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 9 September 2003MINISTERIAL STATEMENTPower Plant, BrandonHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier and Minister for Trade) (9.42 a.m.): I wasdelighted last week to join with State ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 21 August 2003MINISTERIAL STATEMENTExportsHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier and Minister for Trade) (9.33 a.m.): In2001-02 exports were worth $28 billion to Queensland, and one in ...
Speech byRACHEL NOLANMEMBER FOR IPSWICHHansard 11 March 2003PROHIBITION OF HUMAN CLONING BILLREGULATION OF RESEARCH INVOLVING HUMAN EMBRYOS ANDASSISTED REPRODUCTIVE TECHNOLOGY BILLMs NOLAN (Ipswich—ALP) (6.29 p.m.): I rise to speak in support of the ...
Speech byRACHEL NOLANMEMBER FOR IPSWICHHansard 13 March 2003NATURAL RESOURCES AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMs NOLAN (Ipswich—ALP) (11.51 a.m.): Ipswich is very much an old mining town. Mr Cummins: And a lovely mining town. Ms NOLAN: It is an old and ...
Speech byRACHEL NOLANMEMBER FOR IPSWICHHansard 13 March 2003BREMER RIVER, IPSWICHMs NOLAN (Ipswich—ALP) (7.26 p.m.): The Bremer River in Ipswich is a long way from beingthe asset for the city that it could and should be. It has long been used as a sewer for ...
Speech byRACHEL NOLANMEMBER FOR IPSWICHHansard 1 April 2003CORONERS BILL; CREMATIONS BILLMs NOLAN (Ipswich—ALP) (4.52 p.m.): I rise to speak in support of the Coroners Bill and theCremations Bill, brought to the House by the Attorney-General. A number of ...
Speech byRACHEL NOLANMEMBER FOR IPSWICHHansard 2 April 2003CIVIL LIABILITY BILLMs NOLAN (Ipswich—ALP) (5.28 p.m.): I rise to indicate my strong support for the second roundof public liability reforms brought to this House by the Attorney-General. I want to ...
Speech byPHIL REEVESMEMBER FOR MANSFIELDHansard 30 October 2003MR SPEAKER'S RULINGMr REEVES (Mansfield—ALP) (6.27 p.m.): This is not the first and, I assume, it will not be thelast dissent motion moved in this parliament. But I have to say that of the dissent ...
Speech byPHIL REEVESMEMBER FOR MANSFIELDHansard 12 November 2003EDUCATION AND OTHER LEGISLATION [STUDENT PROTECTION] AMENDMENT BILLMr REEVES (Mansfield—ALP) (4.19 p.m.): It gives me great pleasure to rise in support of theEducation and Other Legislation ...
Speech byPHIL REEVESMEMBER FOR MANSFIELDHansard 26 November 2003TOURISM, RACING AND FAIR TRADING [MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS] BILLMr REEVES (Mansfield—ALP) (3.21 p.m.): It gives me great pleasure to rise once again insupport of a bill introduced by the Minister ...
Speech byRACHEL NOLANMEMBER FOR IPSWICHHansard 26 February 2003SEXUAL OFFENCES [PROTECTION OF CHILDREN] AMENDMENT BILLMs NOLAN (Ipswich—ALP) (2.42 p.m.): I rise to add my strong and heartfelt support for theSexual Offences (Protection of Children) Amendment ...
Speech byRACHEL NOLANMEMBER FOR IPSWICHHansard 26 February 2003OCCUPANTS [HOME INVASION] PROTECTION BILLMs NOLAN (Ipswich—ALP) (9.52 p.m.): I, too, rise to oppose the Occupants (Home Invasion)Protection Bill introduced by the member for Nanango. In doing so, ...
Speech byRACHEL NOLANMEMBER FOR IPSWICHHansard 27 February 2003WEAPONS AND ANOTHER ACT AMENDMENT BILLMs NOLAN (Ipswich—ALP) (12.57 p.m.): I rise to add my support to the Weapons and AnotherAct Amendment Bill. The bill establishes, in line with a national ...
Speech byRACHEL NOLANMEMBER FOR IPSWICHHansard 20 August 2003APPROPRIATION BILLS—ESTIMATES COMMITTEE CMs NOLAN (Ipswich—ALP) (4.33 p.m.): It is a privilege for me to speak to the process that wewent through in Estimates Committee C. The first minister to ...
Speech byRACHEL NOLANMEMBER FOR IPSWICHHansard 10 September 2003EVIDENCE [PROTECTION OF CHILDREN] AMENDMENT BILLMs NOLAN (Ipswich—ALP) (2.54 p.m.): I, too, rise to speak briefly and also to add my strongand heartfelt support to this bill brought to the House ...
Speech byRACHEL NOLANMEMBER FOR IPSWICHHansard 10 September 2003SUGAR INDUSTRY AMENDMENT BILLMs NOLAN (Ipswich—ALP) (9.26 p.m.): I rise to oppose the private member's bill regarding thesugar industry that we are debating this evening. I have family in the ...
Speech byRACHEL NOLANMEMBER FOR IPSWICHHansard 29 May 2003VEGETATION [APPLICATION FOR CLEARING] BILLMs NOLAN (Ipswich—ALP) (4.05 p.m.): I rise to support the Vegetation (Application for Clearing)Bill brought to the House by the Minister for Natural Resources. ...
Speech byRACHEL NOLANMEMBER FOR IPSWICHHansard 4 June 2003DANGEROUS PRISONERS [SEXUAL OFFENDERS] BILLMs NOLAN (Ipswich—ALP) (4.23 p.m.): I rise to add my carefully considered but also heartfeltsupport to the Dangerous Prisoners (Sexual Offenders) Bill, ...
Speech byRACHEL NOLANMEMBER FOR IPSWICHHansard 4 June 2003GAMING MACHINE AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMs NOLAN (Ipswich—ALP) (9.51 p.m.): I rise to add my support to the Gaming Machine andOther Legislation Amendment Bill brought to the House by the ...
Speech byRACHEL NOLANMEMBER FOR IPSWICHHansard 6 June 2003STATE BUDGET 2003-04Ms NOLAN (Ipswich—ALP) (11.23 a.m.): The Ipswich community is more positive, moreenergetic and has more good things going on now than it has had throughout my entire life, and that ...
Speech byRACHEL NOLANMEMBER FOR IPSWICHHansard 14 May 2003RACING INDUSTRYMs NOLAN (Ipswich—ALP) (6.20 p.m.): I rise to oppose the short-sighted and hypocriticalmotion brought to the House by the opposition tonight and to firmly support the Minister for ...
Speech byRACHEL NOLANMEMBER FOR IPSWICHHansard 27 May 2003PUBLIC HOUSINGMs NOLAN (Ipswich—ALP) (12.24 p.m.): I am a big believer in public housing. I support itphilosophically because it provides security for vulnerable people, and I support it because of ...
Speech byRACHEL NOLANMEMBER FOR IPSWICHHansard 27 May 2003VALUATION OF LAND AMENDMENT BILLMs NOLAN (Ipswich—ALP) (4.20 p.m.): I rise to speak very briefly in support of the Valuation ofLand Amendment Bill which was brought to the House by the Minister for ...
Speech byRACHEL NOLANMEMBER FOR IPSWICHHansard 10 September 2003HOUSING BILLMs NOLAN (Ipswich—ALP) (5.34 p.m.): I rise to add my strong support to the Housing Billbrought to the House by the Housing Minister, Robert Schwarten. Before I speak in detail about ...
Speech byPHIL REEVESMEMBER FOR MANSFIELDHansard 30 October 2003TAB QUEENSLAND LIMITED PRIVATISATION AMENDMENT BILLMr REEVES (Mansfield—ALP) (12.57 p.m.): The changes contained in this bill will allow afriendly merger between the two private sector companies ...
Speech byRACHEL NOLANMEMBER FOR IPSWICHHansard 30 April 2003MR D. COOPERMs NOLAN (Ipswich—ALP) (12.32 a.m.): On my mother's side of the extended family I comefrom good National Party stock. It is a point I make with pride, not because of the politics but ...
Speech byROSA LEE LONGMEMBER FOR TABLELANDSHansard 5 June 2003STATE BUDGET 2003-04Ms LEE LONG (Tablelands—ONP) (5.35 p.m.): The 2003 Queensland budget, worth in excessof $22 billion, has left the tablelands, like much of the rest of rural Queensland with no ...
Speech byROSA LEE LONGMEMBER FOR TABLELANDSHansard 19 August 2003ATHERTON HOSPITAL; NURSING STAFFMs LEE LONG (Tablelands—ONP) (12.04 p.m.): I rise today to speak about some very specialpeople in the Tablelands electorate. They are a group of people who I ...
Speech byROSA LEE LONGMEMBER FOR TABLELANDSHansard 20 August 2003APPROPRIATION BILLS—ESTIMATES COMMITTEE AMs LEE LONG (Tablelands—ONP) (2.40 p.m.): I rise to speak to report No. 2 of EstimatesCommittee A. In particular, I want to raise in this place the vital ...
Speech byROSA LEE LONGMEMBER FOR TABLELANDSHansard 21 August 2003APPROPRIATION BILLS—ESTIMATES COMMITTEE EMs LEE LONG (Tablelands—ONP) (4.08 p.m.): I rise to participate on the deliberation of thereport of Estimates Committee E. I will first speak about the ...
Speech byROSA LEE LONGMEMBER FOR TABLELANDSHansard 9 September 2003MARINE PARKS AMENDMENT BILLMs LEE LONG (Tablelands—ONP) (3.02 p.m.): I rise to speak to the Marine Parks AmendmentBill 2003. This bill could also be titled the 'Save Lesley Clark Bill' ...
Speech byROSA LEE LONGMEMBER FOR TABLELANDSHansard 14 October 2003HOSPITALSMs LEE LONG (Tablelands—ONP) (12.01 p.m.): I rise today to speak about a gentlemen whohad been a quadriplegic for some 36 years. His wife cared for him all this time. As a couple ...
Speech byROSA LEE LONGMEMBER FOR TABLELANDSHansard 14 October 2003ARTS LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMs LEE LONG (Tablelands—ONP) (5.11 p.m.): I rise to speak to the Arts LegislationAmendment Bill 2003. This bill provides for the alignment of five acts—the ...
Speech byROSA LEE LONGMEMBER FOR TABLELANDSHansard 15 October 2003HEALTH LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMs LEE LONG (Tablelands—ONP) (3.06 p.m.): I rise to speak to the Health LegislationAmendment Bill 2003. This bill is damning evidence of just how insidious an ...
Speech byROSA LEE LONGMEMBER FOR TABLELANDSHansard 15 October 2003WATER SUPPLYMs LEE LONG (Tablelands—ONP) (6.10 p.m.): I rise to second the motion moved by themember for Lockyer. Water is the defining resource for the development of Australia. While we live ...
Speech byROSA LEE LONGMEMBER FOR TABLELANDSHansard 15 October 2003ONE VOTE, ONE VALUEMs LEE LONG (Tablelands—ONP) (11.49 p.m.): I rise to speak tonight about the worth ofQueenslanders and whether George Orwell got it right when he said that some are more ...
Speech byROSA LEE LONGMEMBER FOR TABLELANDSHansard 9 September 2003IRVINEBANK STATE TREATMENT WORKS REPEAL BILLMs LEE LONG (Tablelands—ONP) (4.45 p.m.): I rise to speak to the Irvinebank StateTreatment Works Repeal Bill 2003 and, in doing so, I would like ...
Speech byROSA LEE LONGMEMBER FOR TABLELANDSHansard 9 September 2003DRAFT CODE OF CONDUCT FOR ELECTION CANDIDATESMs LEE LONG (Tablelands—ONP) (6.52 p.m.): I rise to speak to the Draft Code of Conduct forElection Candidates and say that I have always believed ...
Speech byROSA LEE LONGMEMBER FOR TABLELANDSHansard 9 September 2003MS P. HANSON AND MR D. ETTRIDGE; ONE NATIONMs LEE LONG (Tablelands—ONP) (11.34 p.m.): Since we last sat in this place the politicallandscape in Queensland and Australia has gone through a ...
Speech byROSA LEE LONGMEMBER FOR TABLELANDSHansard 10 September 2003EVIDENCE [PROTECTION OF CHILDREN] AMENDMENT BILLMs LEE LONG (Tablelands—ONP) (3.20 p.m.): I rise to speak on the Evidence (Protection ofChildren) Amendment Bill. This bill addresses issues ...
Speech byROSA LEE LONGMEMBER FOR TABLELANDSHansard 28 October 2003ABORIGINAL CULTURAL HERITAGE BILL; TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER CULTURAL HERITAGE BILLMs LEE LONG (Tablelands—ONP) (9.28 p.m.): I rise to speak to the Aboriginal Cultural HeritageBill 2003. I believe ...
Speech byROSA LEE LONGMEMBER FOR TABLELANDSHansard 28 October 2003STATE FORESTSMs LEE LONG (Tablelands—ONP) (12.38 a.m.): Queenslanders have for generations enjoyedour environment, been enthusiastic users of the landscape and in general have acted to ensure ...
Speech byROSA LEE LONGMEMBER FOR TABLELANDSHansard 29 October 2003APPROPRIATION BILL [No. 2]; APPROPRIATION [PARLIAMENT] BILL [No. 2] Ms LEE LONG (Tablelands—ONP) (3.21 p.m.): I rise to speak to the Appropriation Bill (No. 2)and Appropriation (Parliament) ...
Speech byROSA LEE LONGMEMBER FOR TABLELANDSHansard 10 September 2003ATHERTON HOSPITALMs LEE LONG (Tablelands—ONP) (11.22 p.m.): If the Beattie government has any interest atall in a decent hospital in Atherton, it will step in and act quickly as there has ...
Speech byROSA LEE LONGMEMBER FOR TABLELANDSHansard 7 October 2003TOURISM SERVICES BILLMs LEE LONG (Tablelands—ONP) (6.06 p.m.): I rise to speak on the Tourism Services Bill2003. This bill is aimed directly at stopping some inbound tour operators and guides ...
Speech byROSA LEE LONGMEMBER FOR TABLELANDSHansard 7 October 2003MALANDA DAIRY CENTREMs LEE LONG (Tablelands—ONP) (11.42 p.m.): We are constantly being told that tourism willbe one of the major drivers of Australia, and Queensland in particular, in the 21st ...
Speech byROSA LEE LONGMEMBER FOR TABLELANDSHansard 8 October 2003YOUTH PARTICIPATION IN EDUCATION AND TRAINING BILLTRAINING REFORM BILLSecond Reading (Cognate Debate)Ms LEE LONG (Tablelands—ONP) (3.54 p.m.): I rise today to support the Youth Participation ...
Speech byROSA LEE LONGMEMBER FOR TABLELANDSHansard 8 October 2003DEPARTMENT OF FAMILIES; CHILD ABUSEMs LEE LONG (Tablelands—ONP) (8.56 p.m.): Tonight I rise in support of the intent of theFarm Debt Mediation Bill 2003. I am sure that many in this place will ...
Speech byROSA LEE LONGMEMBER FOR TABLELANDSHansard 29 October 2003PRIMARY INDUSTRIES AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMs LEE LONG (Tablelands—ONP) (10.26 p.m.): This Primary Industries and Other LegislationAmendment Bill 2003 amends 10 acts—a significant ...
Speech byROSA LEE LONGMEMBER FOR TABLELANDSHansard 10 September 2003SUGAR INDUSTRY AMENDMENT BILLMs LEE LONG (Tablelands—ONP) (9.21 p.m.): I rise tonight to speak on the Sugar IndustryAmendment Bill 2003. The intent of this bill—to provide cane farmers with ...
Speech byROSA LEE LONGMEMBER FOR TABLELANDSHansard 8 October 2003VAGRANTS, GAMING AND OTHER OFFENCES [FLAG PROTECTION] AMENDMENT BILLMs LEE LONG (Tablelands—ONP) (11.21 p.m.): I rise to support the Vagrants, Gaming andOther Offences (Flag Protection) ...
Speech byROSA LEE LONGMEMBER FOR TABLELANDSHansard 4 June 2003RURAL QUEENSLANDMs LEE LONG (Tablelands—ONP) (10.17 p.m.): Queensland is suffering badly from the newworld being forced upon it. The WTO, free trade, level playing field philosophy of the GATT, ...
Speech byMr TIM MULHERINMEMBER FOR MACKAYHansard 27 May 2003SHOWCASE AWARDS FOR EXCELLENCEMr MULHERIN (Mackay—ALP) (1.51 a.m.): Last week my colleague the member forWhitsunday and I attended the Mackay Hinterland and North District Area Awards of ...
Speech byMr TIM MULHERINMEMBER FOR MACKAYHansard 29 May 2003VEGETATION [APPLICATION FOR CLEARING] BILLMr MULHERIN (Mackay—ALP) (2.54 p.m.): I rise to support the bill and, in doing so, I would liketo comment on and commend the responsible approach to ...
Speech byMr TIM MULHERINMEMBER FOR MACKAYHansard 4 June 2003FUEL PRICES; PARLIAMENTARY SELECT COMMITTEEMr MULHERIN (Mackay—ALP) (6.35 p.m.): I think all honourable members agree that fuelprices in Queensland are unfair. There is a great disparity in prices ...
Speech byMr TIM MULHERINMEMBER FOR MACKAYHansard 6 June 2003STATE BUDGET 2003-04Mr MULHERIN (Mackay—ALP) (11.17 a.m.): It is a pleasure to speak in support of the 2003-04state budget. Firstly, I would like to congratulate the Treasurer, the Hon. Terry ...
Speech byMr TIM MULHERINMEMBER FOR MACKAYHansard 27 February 2003BOWEL CANCER SCREENING PILOT PROGRAMMr MULHERIN (Mackay—ALP) (6.47 p.m.): In November 2002 it was a pleasure to welcome theHealth Minister, Wendy Edmond, to my electorate to launch the Mackay ...
Speech byMr TIM MULHERINMEMBER FOR MACKAYHansard 11 March 2003PROHIBITION OF HUMAN CLONING BILLREGULATION OF RESEARCH INVOLVING HUMAN EMBRYOS ANDASSISTED REPRODUCTIVE TECHNOLOGY BILLMr MULHERIN (Mackay—ALP) (9.30 p.m.): Assisted reproductive ...
Speech byMr TIM MULHERINMEMBER FOR MACKAYHansard 13 March 2003NATURAL RESOURCES AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr MULHERIN (Mackay—ALP) (11.46 a.m.): I rise to support the bill. In particular, I will containmy comments to the second part of the bill ...
Speech byMr TIM MULHERINMEMBER FOR MACKAYHansard 25 March 2003BREAKING THE UNEMPLOYMENT CYCLEMr MULHERIN (Mackay—ALP) (12.05 p.m.): The Beattie government's Breaking theUnemployment Cycle initiative has proven to be a great success in the Mackay electorate. ...
Speech byMr TIM MULHERINMEMBER FOR MACKAYHansard 1 April 2003MACKAY SENIORS CLUB MOCKTAILMr MULHERIN (Mackay—ALP) (7.28 p.m.): I would like to agree with the comments of themember for Mirani about the Pioneer Valley Players, and in particular the Blines and ...
Speech byMr TIM MULHERINMEMBER FOR MACKAYHansard 2 April 2003CIVIL LIABILITY BILLMr MULHERIN (Mackay—ALP) (2.30 p.m.): The state government has been proactive inworking towards resolving the insurance crisis that has threatened the livelihood of ...
Speech byMr TIM MULHERINMEMBER FOR MACKAYHansard 10 September 2003BAKERS CREEK MEMORIAL 60TH ANNIVERSARYMr MULHERIN (Mackay—ALP) (11.25 p.m.): I rise to speak about the 60th Anniversary BakersCreek Memorial activities that were held earlier this year. Bakers ...
Speech byMr TIM MULHERINMEMBER FOR MACKAYHansard 7 October 2003DEATH OF MR E. DURELLIMr MULHERIN (Mackay—ALP) (11.39 p.m.): Local Mackay identity Mr Ted Durelli passed awayon Thursday, 25 September 2003. I would like to speak briefly about Ted and the ...
Speech byMr TIM MULHERINMEMBER FOR MACKAYHansard 8 & 9 October 2003YOUTH PARTICIPATION IN EDUCATION AND TRAINING BILL; TRAINING REFORM BILLMr MULHERIN (Mackay—ALP) (5.52 p.m.): I rise to speak in support of the Youth Participationin Education and Training ...
Speech byMr TIM MULHERINMEMBER FOR MACKAYHansard 20 August 2003SUGAR INDUSTRY AMENDMENT BILLMr MULHERIN (Mackay—ALP) (10.45 p.m.): I rise to speak against the opposition's SugarIndustry Amendment Bill 2003. I will focus on three issues pertaining to the bill. ...
Speech byMr TIM MULHERINMEMBER FOR MACKAYHansard 21 August 2003APPROPRIATION BILLS—ESTIMATES COMMITTEE GMr MULHERIN (Mackay—ALP) (5.13 p.m.): I rise to speak in support of the EstimatesCommittee G report. As chair, I would like to thank the rest of the ...
Speech byMr TIM MULHERINMEMBER FOR MACKAYHansard 21 August 2003MACKAY CITY BOWLS CLUBMr MULHERIN (Mackay—ALP) (6.46 p.m.): I recently opened the Mackay City Bowls Club's newcovered green and would like to speak briefly about this great facility. The new roof ...
Speech byMr TIM MULHERINMEMBER FOR MACKAYHansard 10 September 2003MINERAL RESOURCES AND ANOTHER ACT AMENDMENT BILLMr MULHERIN (Mackay—ALP) (4.19 p.m.): In rising to support this bill I want to speak of theimportance of the coal seam gas industry to Queensland ...
Speech byMr TIM MULHERINMEMBER FOR MACKAYHansard 30 April 2003LAND LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr MULHERIN (Mackay—ALP) (3.22 p.m.): I am overcome by the remarks of the member forCallide. In all of my time in this chamber, I have never heard him speak so ...
Speech byMr TIM MULHERINMEMBER FOR MACKAYHansard 30 April 2003FOOD PRODUCTION [SAFETY] REGULATION 2002Mr MULHERIN (Mackay—ALP) (9.17 p.m.): I rise to oppose the motion moved by the Leader ofthe National Party. It was interesting that the member for Southern ...
Speech byMr TIM MULHERINMEMBER FOR MACKAYHansard 27 May 2003SUGAR INDUSTRY AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL [No. 2]Mr MULHERIN (Mackay—ALP) (8.56 p.m.): It was interesting to hear the remarks of themember for Darling Downs when he made some comparisons ...
Speech byMr TIM MULHERINMEMBER FOR MACKAYHansard 1 May 2003FISHERIES AMENDMENT REGULATION [NO. 4] 2002Mr MULHERIN (Mackay—ALP) (5.10 p.m.): I oppose the disallowance motion moved by theNational Party. The National Party attempts to overturn an important ...
Speech byMr TIM MULHERINMEMBER FOR MACKAYHansard 1 May 2003ANZAC DAYMr MULHERIN (Mackay—ALP) (6.45 p.m.): It would be an understatement to say that AnzacDay is a day of significance to the Australian public. Concerns that the importance of the Anzac ...
Speech byMr TIM MULHERINMEMBER FOR MACKAYHansard 27 February 2003BODY CORPORATE AND COMMUNITY MANAGEMENT AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENTBILLMr MULHERIN (Mackay—ALP) (3.36 p.m.): For a long time now we have been able to see thegrowing importance of unit ...
Speech byMr TIM MULHERINMEMBER FOR MACKAYHansard 30 April 2003WATER AMENDMENT REGULATION [NO. 1] 2003Mr MULHERIN (Mackay—ALP) (11.06 p.m.): Just like the $3 per megalitre water charge that willapply to 1,200 unsupplemented water users, the $50 licence fee ...
Speech byHon. WENDY EDMONDMEMBER FOR MOUNT COOT-THAHansard 15 October 2003MINISTERIAL STATEMENTWaiting Times, Elective SurgeryHon. W. M. EDMOND (Mount Coot-tha—ALP) (Minister for Health and Minister Assisting thePremier on Women's Policy) (9.58 a.m.): By any ...
Speech byHon. WENDY EDMONDMEMBER FOR MOUNT COOT-THAHansard 15 October 2003HEALTH LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLHon. W. M. EDMOND (Mount Coot-tha—ALP) (Minister for Health and Minister Assisting thePremier on Women's Policy) (5.55 p.m.), in reply: This has been ...
Speech byHon. WENDY EDMONDMEMBER FOR MOUNT COOT-THAHansard 28 October 2003MINISTERIAL STATEMENTHealthy Hearing ProgramHon. W. M. EDMOND (Mount Coot-tha—ALP) (Minister for Health and Minister Assisting thePremier on Women's Policy) (10.04 a.m.): For two years ...
Speech byHon. WENDY EDMONDMEMBER FOR MOUNT COOT-THAHansard 19 August 2003MINISTERIAL STATEMENTAustralian Health Care AgreementHon. W. M. EDMOND (Mount Coot-tha—ALP) (Minister for Health and Minister Assisting thePremier on Women's Policy) (10.20 a.m.): I want ...
Speech byHon. WENDY EDMONDMEMBER FOR MOUNT COOT-THAHansard 20 August 2003MINISTERIAL STATEMENTAustralian Health Care SummitHon. W. M. EDMOND (Mount Coot-tha—ALP) (Minister for Health and Minister Assisting thePremier on Women's Policy) (10.08 a.m.): Yesterday ...
Speech byHon. WENDY EDMONDMEMBER FOR MOUNT COOT-THAHansard 20 August 2003APPROPRIATION BILLS—ESTIMATES COMMITTEE DHon. W. M. EDMOND (Mount Coot-tha—ALP) (Minister for Health and Minister Assisting thePremier on Women's Policy) (5.57 p.m.): I thank the ...
Speech byHon. WENDY EDMONDMEMBER FOR MOUNT COOT-THAHansard 21 August 2003AUSTRALIAN HEALTH CARE AGREEMENTHon. W. M. EDMOND (Mount Coot-tha—ALP) (Minister for Health and Minister Assisting thePremier on Women's Policy) (11.53 a.m.): I second this crucial ...
Speech byHon. WENDY EDMONDMEMBER FOR MOUNT COOT-THAHansard 29 May 2003MINISTERIAL STATEMENTWorld No-Tobacco DayHon. W. M. EDMOND (Mount Coot-tha—ALP) (Minister for Health and Minister Assisting thePremier on Women's Policy) (9.52 a.m.): I am proud to stand in ...
Speech byHon. WENDY EDMONDMEMBER FOR MOUNT COOT-THAHansard 3 June 2003MINISTERIAL STATEMENTPrincess Alexandra Hospital, Community Mental Health ServicesHon. W. M. EDMOND (Mount Coot-tha—ALP) (Minister for Health and Minister Assisting thePremier on Women's ...
Speech byHon. WENDY EDMONDMEMBER FOR MOUNT COOT-THAHansard 3 June 2003HEALTH LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLHon. W. M. EDMOND (Mount Coot-tha—ALP) (Minister for Health and Minister Assisting thePremier on Women's Policy) (12.46 p.m.): I move—That the bill be now ...
Speech byHon. WENDY EDMONDMEMBER FOR MOUNT COOT-THAHansard 4 June 2003MINISTERIAL STATEMENTSevere Acute Respiratory SyndromeHon. W. M. EDMOND (Mount Coot-tha—ALP) (Minister for Health and Minister Assisting thePremier on Women's Policy) (9.52 a.m.): Following ...
Speech byHon. WENDY EDMONDMEMBER FOR MOUNT COOT-THAHansard 6 June 2003MINISTERIAL STATEMENTQueensland Bone BankHon. W. M. EDMOND (Mount Coot-tha—ALP) (Minister for Health and Minister Assisting thePremier on Women's Policy) (9.43 a.m.): It gives me a great ...
Speech byHon. WENDY EDMONDMEMBER FOR MOUNT COOT-THAHansard 2 April 2003MINISTERIAL STATEMENTSevere Acute Respiratory SyndromeHon. W. M. EDMOND (Mount Coot-tha—ALP) (Minister for Health and Minister Assisting thePremier on Women's Policy) (9.59 a.m.): I rise ...
Speech byHon. WENDY EDMONDMEMBER FOR MOUNT COOT-THAHansard 29 April 2003MINISTERIAL STATEMENTMedicareHon. W. M. EDMOND (Mount Coot-tha—ALP) (Minister for Health and Minister Assisting thePremier on Women's Policy) (9.58 a.m.): Today is a sad day for health ...
Speech byHon. WENDY EDMONDMEMBER FOR MOUNT COOT-THAHansard 30 April 2003MINISTERIAL STATEMENTMedicare; Mother of the YearHon. W. M. EDMOND (Mount Coot-tha—ALP) (Minister for Health and Minister Assisting thePremier on Women's Policy) (9.58 a.m.): There is ...
Speech byHon. WENDY EDMONDMEMBER FOR MOUNT COOT-THAHansard 1 May 2003MINISTERIAL STATEMENTOptometristsHon. W. M. EDMOND (Mount Coot-tha—ALP) (Minister for Health and Minister Assisting thePremier on Women's Policy) (9.58 a.m.): As part of the Beattie ...
Speech byHon. WENDY EDMONDMEMBER FOR MOUNT COOT-THAHansard 13 May 2003MINISTERIAL STATEMENTChronic Disease; Food and Nutrition StrategiesHon. W. M. EDMOND (Mount Coot-tha—ALP) (Minister for Health and Minister Assisting thePremier on Women's Policy) (9.51 ...
Speech byHon. WENDY EDMONDMEMBER FOR MOUNT COOT-THAHansard 14 May 2003MINISTERIAL STATEMENTFederal Budget, Health ServicesHon. W. M. EDMOND (Mount Coot-tha—ALP) (Minister for Health and Minister Assisting thePremier on Women's Policy) (10.18 a.m.): Last night ...
Speech byHon. WENDY EDMONDMEMBER FOR MOUNT COOT-THAHansard 10 September 2003MINISTERIAL STATEMENTSuicide Prevention PlanHon. W. M. EDMOND (Mount Coot-tha—ALP) (Minister for Health and Minister Assisting thePremier on Women's Policy) (9.54 a.m.): I am pleased ...
Speech byHon. WENDY EDMONDMEMBER FOR MOUNT COOT-THAHansard 11 September 2003MINISTERIAL STATEMENTOral Health FundingHon. W. M. EDMOND (Mount Coot-tha—ALP) (Minister for Health and Minister Assisting thePremier on Women's Policy) (9.51 a.m.): Nearly 53 per ...
Speech byHon. WENDY EDMONDMEMBER FOR MOUNT COOT-THAHansard 7 October 2003MINISTERIAL STATEMENTHospital Rebuilding Program, Rockhampton HospitalHon. W. M. EDMOND (Mount Coot-tha—ALP) (Minister for Health and Minister Assisting thePremier on Women's Policy) ...
Speech byHon. WENDY EDMONDMEMBER FOR MOUNT COOT-THAHansard 7 October 2003PUBLIC HEALTH (INFECTION CONTROL FOR PERSONAL APPEARANCE SERVICES) BILLSecond ReadingHon. W. M. EDMOND (Mount Coot-tha—ALP) (Minister for Health and Minister Assisting thePremier on ...
Speech byHon. WENDY EDMONDMEMBER FOR MOUNT COOT-THAHansard 8 October 2003MINISTERIAL STATEMENTAnti-smoking CampaignHon. W. M. EDMOND (Mount Coot-tha—ALP) (Minister for Health and Minister Assisting thePremier on Women's Policy) (9.56 a.m.): I am pleased to ...
Speech byHon. WENDY EDMONDMEMBER FOR MOUNT COOT-THAHansard 14 October 2003MINISTERIAL STATEMENTMedical Indemnity InsuranceHon. W. M. EDMOND (Mount Coot-tha—ALP) (Minister for Health and Minister Assisting thePremier on Women's Policy) (9.49 a.m.): With regard ...
Speech byHon. WENDY EDMONDMEMBER FOR MOUNT COOT-THAHansard 9 September 2003MINISTERIAL STATEMENTPrivate Health InsuranceHon. W. M. EDMOND (Mount Coot-tha—ALP) (Minister for Health and Minister Assisting thePremier on Women's Policy) (9.50 a.m.): During the ...
Speech byHon. WENDY EDMONDMEMBER FOR MOUNT COOT-THAHansard 1 April 2003MINISTERIAL STATEMENTLabel Buster GuideHon. W. M. EDMOND (Mount Coot-tha—ALP) (Minister for Health and Minister Assisting thePremier on Women's Policy) (9.49 a.m.): I rise today to inform ...
Speech byHon. WENDY EDMONDMEMBER FOR MOUNT COOT-THAHansard 9 October 2003MINISTERIAL STATEMENTMr G. Nash; Royal Brisbane HospitalHon. W. M. EDMOND (Mount Coot-tha—ALP) (Minister for Health and Minister Assisting thePremier on Women's Policy) (9.56 a.m.): I ...
Speech byBonny BarryMEMBER FOR ASPLEYHansard Wednesday, 20 October 2004CHILD SAFETY LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL (NO. 2)Ms BARRY (Aspley—ALP) (4.12 p.m.): It is a great privilege to rise and support the Child SafetyLegislation Amendment Bill (No. 2). It was a ...
Speech byBonny BarryMEMBER FOR ASPLEYHansard Thursday, 21 October 2004 LIQUOR AMENDMENT BILLMs BARRY (Aspley—ALP) (11.45 a.m.): I rise today to support the Liquor Amendment Bill 2004.Firstly, I congratulate the minister in her determination to strike a ...
Speech byBonny BarryMEMBER FOR ASPLEYHansard Tuesday, 9 November 2004MR T. ABBOTT MP; ABORTIONMs BARRY (Aspley—ALP) (12.03 p.m.): It is with a heavy heart that I rise once again to respond tothe offensive and divisive comments by the federal Health Minister, ...
Speech byBonny BarryMEMBER FOR ASPLEYHansard Wednesday, 10 November 2004TOBACCO AND OTHER SMOKING PRODUCTS AMENDMENT BILLMs BARRY (Aspley—ALP) (3.23 p.m.): I rise to support the Tobacco and Other Smoking ProductsAmendment Bill 2004. In doing so, I commend ...
Speech byBRUCE FLEGGMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 18 March 2004FIRST SPEECHDr FLEGG (Moggill—Lib) (3.47 p.m.): In the democratic traditions of this place, I begin bypledging my loyalty to the people of Queensland and the people of the electorate of Moggill, and ...
Speech byBonny BarryMEMBER FOR ASPLEYHansard Tuesday, 18 May 2004FEDERAL BUDGET, WOMENMs BARRY (Aspley—ALP) (11.40 a.m.): I have spent the last week reading two very importantworks: the federal budget speech and subsequent media commentary from the Treasurer, ...
Speech byBonny BarryMEMBER FOR ASPLEYHansard Wednesday, 16 June 2004CHILD SAFETY LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMs BARRY (Aspley—ALP) (3.53 p.m.): I rise to support the Child Safety Legislation Amendment Bill2004. In fact, it is one of the debates that I am very ...
Speech byBonny BarryMEMBER FOR ASPLEYHansard Thursday, 17 June 2004STATE BUDGET 2004Ms BARRY (Aspley—ALP) (5.41 p.m.): I am delighted to rise to support the Appropriation Bill 2004.I am particularly pleased to rise to speak after the contribution by the ...
Speech byBRUCE FLEGGMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 27 April 2004PSYCHIATRIC PATIENTSDr FLEGG (Moggill—Lib) (9.24 p.m.): I rise to speak in relation to the closure of the psychiatricward at the Wesley Hospital, commonly called ward MB1. This is an in-patient ...
Speech byDr Bruce FleggMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 11 May 2004 AURUKUN ASSOCIATES AGREEMENT REPEAL BILLDr FLEGG (Moggill—Lib) (2.39 p.m.): The minister has introduced this bill by saying that its purposeis to expedite the exploitation of the Aurukun bauxite ...
Speech byDr Bruce FleggMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard Wednesday, 12 May 2004SMOKING BANSDr FLEGG (Moggill—Lib) (5.52 p.m.): The Tobacco and Other Smoking Products Act 1998 banssmoking in enclosed places but it allowed certain exemptions. I would prefer to call ...
Speech byBonny BarryMEMBER FOR ASPLEYHansard Thursday, 19 August 2004APPROPRIATION BILLS; ESTIMATES COMMITTEE DMs BARRY (Aspley—ALP) (12.42 p.m.): It gives me great pleasure to contribute to the debate inconsideration of Estimates Committee D's ...
Speech byBonny BarryMEMBER FOR ASPLEYHansard Thursday, 2 September 2004ASPLEY NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCHMs BARRY (Aspley—ALP) (5.47 p.m.): Last Sunday I had the pleasure to be invited to attend thefirst meeting of the newest Neighbourhood Watch group in the ...
Speech byBonny BarryMEMBER FOR ASPLEYHansard Tuesday, 28 September 2004WOMEN’S SUFFRAGEMs BARRY (Aspley—ALP) (11.57 a.m.): Like many Queensland women, I am looking forward tonext year's celebrations of 100 years since the passage of the bill affording women ...
Speech byBonny BarryMEMBER FOR ASPLEYHansard Tuesday, 19 October 2004NATURAL RESOURCES LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMs BARRY (Aspley—ALP) (5.11p.m.): I rise to support the Natural Resources LegislationAmendment Bill 2004—a bill that amends a number of acts ...
Speech byBonny BarryMEMBER FOR ASPLEYHansard Wednesday, 20 October 2004WINE INDUSTRYMs BARRY (Aspley—ALP) (11.11 p.m.) The Queensland wine industry is destined to be one of thestate's most exciting future growth industries. The Queensland wine industry is ...
Speech byDr Bruce FleggMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard Thursday, 13 May 2004TRANSPORT AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLDr FLEGG (Moggill—Lib) (3.54p.m.): I rise to speak to the Transport and Other LegislationAmendment Bill 2004. Mr Lucas: Don't talk about ...
Speech byBRUCE FLEGGMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 20 April 2004VEGETATION MANAGEMENT AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLDr FLEGG (Moggill—Lib) (5.37 p.m.): In relation to the Vegetation Management and OtherLegislation Amendment Bill 2004, I will make it clear at ...
Speech byBRUCE FLEGGMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 22 April 2004DUTIES AMENDMENT BILLDr FLEGG (Moggill—Lib) (4.08 p.m.): From the outset, let me say that the Liberal Party will befully supporting this bill. Then again, why wouldn't we? After all, it is based on a ...
Speech byBonny BarryMEMBER FOR ASPLEYHansard Wednesday, 18 August 2004ASPLEY LEAGUES CLUBMs BARRY (Aspley—ALP) (10.32 p.m.): Going to the footy, watching our team play, watching ourkids play and enjoying the spirit of good football played fair and with ...
Speech byBRUCE FLEGGMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 27 April 2004MOTOR ACCIDENT INSURANCE AMENDMENT REGULATION (No. 1) 2004Disallowance of Statutory InstrumentDr FLEGG (Moggill—Lib) (12.38 p.m.): I rise to second the motion moved by the member forRobina. It is not ...
Speech byBRUCE FLEGGMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 18 March 2004ROYAL CHILDREN'S HOSPITALDr FLEGG (Moggill—Lib) (5.45 p.m.): I rise on a matter of importance to all children and theirparents. The Royal Children's Hospital is the tertiary referral hospital for the ...
Speech byHon. Desley BoyleMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard Thursday, 7 October 2004MARINE PARKS BILLHon. D. BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (Minister for Environment, Local Government, Planning andWomen) (11.34 a.m.), in reply: The Marine Parks Bill is a major advance in ...
Speech byHon. Desley BoyleMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard Thursday, 7 October 2004SOUTHERN MORETON BAY ISLANDS DEVELOPMENT ENTITLEMENTS PROTECTION BILLHon. D. BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (Minister for Environment, Local Government, Planning andWomen) (5.37 p.m.), in reply: I ...
Speech byHon. Desley BoyleMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard Tuesday, 19 October 2004ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLHon. D. BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (Minister for Environment, Local Government, Planning andWomen) (12.49 p.m.): I move—That the ...
Speech byHon. Desley BoyleMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard Wednesday, 20 October 2004MINISTERIAL STATEMENTGreat Barrier Reef Marine Park; Water QualityHon. D. BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (Minister for Environment, Local Government, Planning andWomen) (9.55 a.m.): Today the ...
Speech byHon. Desley BoyleMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard Wednesday, 24 November 2004MINISTERIAL STATEMENTHorse Riding TrailsHon. D. BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (Minister for Environment, Local Government, Planning andWomen) (10.17 a.m.): Yesterday a new partnership was ...
Speech byDESLEY SCOTTMEMBER FOR WOODRIDGEHansard 22 April 2004DUTIES AMENDMENT BILLMrs DESLEY SCOTT (Woodridge—ALP) (4.17 p.m.): The expectation of home ownership is thedream of a high number of Australians. However, it seems that many who hold that dream may ...
Speech byDESLEY SCOTTMEMBER FOR WOODRIDGEHansard 27 April 2004EDUCATION AND TRAINING REFORMS FOR THE FUTURE, LOGAN-BEAUDESERT Mrs DESLEY SCOTT (Woodridge—ALP) (12.24 p.m.): A young person without adequateeducation and training these days is at high risk of ...
Speech byDESLEY SCOTTMEMBER FOR WOODRIDGEHansard 29 April 2004ADDRESS-IN-REPLYMrs DESLEY SCOTT (Woodridge—ALP) (4.55 p.m.): May I first of all offer to Mr Speaker andhis deputy my congratulations. I am sure that all members wish them well during this 51st ...
Speech byHon. Desley BoyleMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard Wednesday, 20 October 2004LOCAL GOVERNMENT (COMMUNITY GOVERNMENT AREAS) BILLHon. D. BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (Minister for Environment, Local Government, Planning andWomen) (9.05 p.m.), in reply: In a nutshell, the ...
Speech byHon. Desley BoyleMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard Wednesday, 10 November 2004HORSE RIDING TRAILSHon. D. BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (Minister for Environment, Local Government, Planning andWomen) (5.43 p.m.): I move—Omit all words after ‘House' and insert the ...
Speech byHon. Desley BoyleMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard Thursday, 11 November 2004REVOCATION OF PROTECTED AREAS AND FOREST RESERVESHon. D. BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (Minister for Environment, Local Government, Planning andWomen) (3.58 p.m.): I move—(1) That this House ...
Speech byHon. Desley BoyleMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard Tuesday, 28 September 2004 LOCAL GOVERNMENT (COMMUNITY GOVERNMENT AREAS) BILLHon. D. BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (Minister for Environment, Local Government, Planning andWomen) (2.42 p.m.): I move—That the bill be now ...
Speech byHon. Desley BoyleMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard Thursday, 30 September 2004REVOCATION OF STATE FOREST AREASHon. D. BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (Minister for Environment, Local Government, Planning andWomen) (4.55 p.m.): I move—(1) That this House requests the ...
Speech byHon. Desley BoyleMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard Thursday, 30 September 2004REVOCATION OF STATE FOREST AREASHon. D. BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (Minister for Environment, Local Government, Planning andWomen) (5.04 p.m.): I thank the member for Mount Coot-tha for his ...
Speech byHon. Desley BoyleMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard Tuesday, 5 October 2004MINISTERIAL STATEMENTFinancial Planning Workshops for WomenHon. D. BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (Minister for Environment, Local Government, Planning andWomen) (10.09 a.m.): Women, particularly ...
Speech byHon. Desley BoyleMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard Thursday, 7 October 2004MINISTERIAL STATEMENTBrisbane Central Business District, PlanningHon. D. BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (Minister for Environment, Local Government, Planning andWomen) (9.49 a.m.): The nature of ...
Speech byHon. Desley BoyleMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard Thursday, 11 November 2004ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLHon. D. BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (Minister for Environment, Local Government, Planning andWomen) (6.40 p.m.), in reply: I thank ...
Speech byDesley ScottMEMBER FOR WOODRIDGEHansard Tuesday, 15 June 2004INTERNATIONAL AUTISM CONFERENCEMrs DESLEY SCOTT (Woodridge—ALP) (12.25 p.m.): It was a great privilege offered to me by theMinister for Communities, Disability Services and Seniors, the ...
Speech byDesley ScottMEMBER FOR WOODRIDGEHansard Wednesday, 16 June 2004CHILD SAFETY LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMrs DESLEY SCOTT (Woodridge—ALP) (2.50 p.m.): I am very proud to be a member of this Laborgovernment and to take part in this debate today. The ...
Speech byDesley ScottMEMBER FOR WOODRIDGEHansard Thursday, 17 June 2004STATE BUDGET 2004Mrs DESLEY SCOTT (Woodridge—ALP) (2.58 p.m.): This 2004 budget delivers for the people ofQueensland, whether they be in the south-east corner of the state or out in the ...
Speech byDesley ScottMEMBER FOR WOODRIDGEHansard Wednesday, 18 August 2004APPROPRIATION BILL; ESTIMATES COMMITTEE BMrs DESLEY SCOTT (Woodridge—ALP) (3.24p.m.): The estimates process allows for theexamination of the budgets for the Speaker of the House as well ...
Speech byDesley ScottMEMBER FOR WOODRIDGEHansard Thursday, 19 August 2004BIODISCOVERY BILLMrs DESLEY SCOTT (Woodridge—ALP) (4.38 p.m): It gives me great pleasure to speak on theBiodiscovery Bill today. The potential within our state, both within the marine ...
Speech byDesley ScottMEMBER FOR WOODRIDGEHansard Tuesday, 5 October 2004COMMUNITY AMBULANCE COVER AMENDMENT BILLMrs DESLEY SCOTT (Woodridge—ALP) (3.53p.m.): The ambulance levy has given secure,adequate funding to this essential service, enabling equipment ...
Speech byDesley ScottMEMBER FOR WOODRIDGEHansard Tuesday, 5 October 2004ENDEAVOUR FOUNDATION, KINGSTONMrs DESLEY SCOTT (Woodridge—ALP) (6.12 p.m.): Over the past 12 months, the EndeavourFoundation facility at Kingston, which I should acknowledge is in my ...
Speech byDesley ScottMEMBER FOR WOODRIDGEHansard 11 May 2004 WOODRIDGE HIGH SCHOOL WELLBEING CENTREMrs DESLEY SCOTT (Woodridge—ALP) (11.46 a.m.) I am proud to announce another milestone ininclusive education in the Woodridge electorate. Some two years ago the ...
Speech byDesley ScottMEMBER FOR WOODRIDGEHansard Thursday, 13 May 2004TRANSPORT AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMrs DESLEY SCOTT (Woodridge—ALP) (4.25 p.m.): We all know that a smart, modern cityrequires efficient, clean and safe public transport that has ...
Speech byDesley ScottMEMBER FOR WOODRIDGEHansard Tuesday, 18 May 2004RESIDENTIAL SERVICES AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMrs DESLEY SCOTT (Woodridge—ALP) (3.00p.m.): The Residential Services and OtherLegislation Amendment Bill is required as a result of ...
Speech byDesley ScottMEMBER FOR WOODRIDGEHansard Friday, 18 June 2004LOGAN WOMEN’S HEALTH CENTREMrs DESLEY SCOTT (Woodridge—ALP) (4.29 p.m.): The Logan Women's Health Centre has longenjoyed a reputation for a holistic approach to health. This obviously ...
Speech byHon. PAUL LUCAS MPMEMBER FOR LYTTONHansard 14 May 2003ELECTRICITY AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLHon. P. T. LUCAS (Lytton—ALP) (Minister for Innovation and Information Economy) (4.28 p.m.),in reply: I thank members on both sides of the House for ...
Speech byHon. PAUL LUCAS MPMEMBER FOR LYTTONHansard 14 May 2003GAS SUPPLY BILLHon. P. T. LUCAS (Lytton—ALP) (Minister for Innovation and Information Economy) (5.17 p.m.),in reply: I acknowledge the contributions of speakers from both sides of the House. The ...
Speech byHon. PAUL LUCAS MPMEMBER FOR LYTTONHansard 4 June 2003MINISTERIAL STATEMENTForum for European Australian Science and TechnologyHon. P. T. LUCAS (Lytton—ALP) (Minister for Innovation and Information Economy)(10.20 a.m.): I wish to advise the House ...
Speech byHon. PAUL LUCAS MPMEMBER FOR LYTTONHansard 6 June 2003MINISTERIAL STATEMENTBarcaldine Power StationHon. P. T. LUCAS (Lytton—ALP) (Minister for Innovation and Information Economy) (9.55 a.m.):I wish to advise the House of the recent purchase by the ...
Speech byHon. PAUL LUCAS MPMEMBER FOR LYTTONHansard 20 August 2003MINISTERIAL STATEMENTScience and TechnologyHon. P. T. LUCAS (Lytton—ALP) (Minister for Innovation and Information Economy) (9.59 a.m.):The Premier's announcement about the $2 billion investment ...
Speech byHon. MIKE REYNOLDSMEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLEHansard 13 November 2003DISASTER MANAGEMENT BILLHon. M. F. REYNOLDS (Townsville—ALP) (Minister for Emergency Services and MinisterAssisting the Premier in North Queensland) (5.24 p.m.), in reply: First of all, I ...
Speech byHon. MIKE REYNOLDSMEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLEHansard 27 November 2003MINISTERIAL STATEMENTDepartment of Emergency ServicesHon. M. F. REYNOLDS (Townsville—ALP) (Minister for Emergency Services and MinisterAssisting the Premier in North Queensland) (10.04 ...
Speech byMr N. ROBERTSMEMBER FOR NUDGEEHansard 25 February 2003QUEENSLAND BUILDING SERVICES AUTHORITY AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr NEIL ROBERTS (Nudgee—ALP) (2.50 p.m.): I am pleased to speak to the QueenslandBuilding Services Authority and Other ...
Speech byMr N. ROBERTSMEMBER FOR NUDGEEHansard 26 February 2003SEXUAL OFFENCES [PROTECTION OF CHILDREN] AMENDMENT BILLMr NEIL ROBERTS (Nudgee—ALP) (2.36 p.m.): This bill introduces some major changes to theway in which our criminal justice system is going to ...
Speech byMr P. PURCELLMEMBER FOR BULIMBAHansard 2 April 2003FEES AND CHARGES, IDENTIFICATION IN BUDGET PAPERSMr PURCELL (Bulimba—ALP) (6.28 p.m.): I wish to speak against the motion of themember for Nicklin on the basis that his proposal is unworkable. Mr ...
Speech byMr P. PURCELLMEMBER FOR BULIMBAHansard 2 April 2003CRIMINAL CODE [PALLIATIVE CARE] AMENDMENT BILLMr PURCELL (Bulimba—ALP) (9.51 p.m.): Mr Speaker, with your indulgence, I would like towelcome into the gallery Reverend Michael Vearey and his wife, ...
Speech byMr P. PURCELLMEMBER FOR BULIMBAHansard 3 April 2003CIVIL LIABILITY BILLMr PURCELL (Bulimba—ALP) (4.27 p.m.): I rise to speak to the Civil Liability Bill 2003.There is no-one in this state who is not aware of the crippling effects of the increase in ...
Speech byMr P. PURCELLMEMBER FOR BULIMBAHansard 30 April 2003WORKPLACE HEALTH AND SAFETY AND ANOTHER ACT AMENDMENT BILLMr PURCELL (Bulimba—ALP) (12.11 p.m.): It gives me pleasure to speak on theamendments to the Workplace Health and Safety Act 1995, ...
Speech byHon. PAUL LUCAS MPMEMBER FOR LYTTONHansard 21 August 2003APPROPRIATION BILLS—ESTIMATES COMMITTEE FHon. P. T. LUCAS (Lytton—ALP) (Minister for Innovation and Information Economy) (4.48 p.m.):I would like to thank the members of Estimates Committee F ...
Speech byHon. PAUL LUCAS MPMEMBER FOR LYTTONHansard 9 September 2003BILLIE WATTSHon. P. T. LUCAS (Lytton—ALP) (Minister for Innovation and Information Economy)(12.29 p.m.): I rise to speak of the recent passing of Billie Watts. Billie died at Palm Lodge ...
Speech byHon. PAUL LUCAS MPMEMBER FOR LYTTONHansard 11 September 2003MINISTERIAL STATEMENTMobile Phone RoamingHon. P. T. LUCAS (Lytton—ALP) (Minister for Innovation and Information Economy)(10.20 a.m.): This afternoon I will be in Sydney to put forward an ...
Speech byHon. PAUL LUCAS MPMEMBER FOR LYTTONHansard 9 October 2003MINISTERIAL STATEMENTGreen Energy InitiativesHon. P. T. LUCAS (Lytton—ALP) (Minister for Innovation and Information Economy)(10.12 a.m.): I rise to speak about how the Smart State is in fact ...
Speech byHon. PAUL LUCAS MPMEMBER FOR LYTTONHansard 14 October 2003MINISTERIAL STATEMENTTelstraHon. P. T. LUCAS (Lytton—ALP) (Minister for Innovation and Information Economy)(10.10 a.m.): I want to put on the record this government's opposition to the sale of ...
Speech byHon. PAUL LUCAS MPMEMBER FOR LYTTONHansard 26 November 2003MINISTERIAL STATEMENTTelecommunications; Biotechnology; Energy IndustryHon. P. T. LUCAS (Lytton—ALP) (10.02 a.m.): 2003 has been a year of big wins for the SmartState. Effective, affordable ...
Speech byMr P. PURCELLMEMBER FOR BULIMBAHansard 19 August 2003CORRECTIVE SERVICES AMENDMENT BILLMr PURCELL (Bulimba—ALP) (9.27 p.m.): First of all, I would like to congratulate theminister for bringing the Corrective Services Amendment Bill before the House. ...
Speech byMr P. PURCELLMEMBER FOR BULIMBAHansard 20 August 2003APPROPRIATION BILLS—ESTIMATES COMMITTEE BMr PURCELL (Bulimba—ALP) (3.36 p.m.): It gives me pleasure to rise today to supportthe report of Estimates Committee B and to support the three ministers in ...
Speech byMr P. PURCELLMEMBER FOR BULIMBAHansard 11 September 2003PASTORAL WORKERS' ACCOMMODATION AMENDMENT BILLMr PURCELL (Bulimba—ALP) (4.45 p.m.): Mr Deputy Speaker—Mr Hobbs: How many a day did you shear?Mr PURCELL: I would shear more before lunch than the ...
Speech byMr P. PURCELLMEMBER FOR BULIMBAHansard 9 October 2003YOUTH PARTICIPATION IN EDUCATION AND TRAINING BILL; TRAINING REFORM BILLMr PURCELL (Bulimba—ALP) (3.58 p.m.): It gives me great pleasure to rise to take part in thisdebate today to talk about youth ...
Speech byMr P. PURCELLMEMBER FOR BULIMBAHansard 15 October 2003TRANSPORT OPERATIONS [ROAD USE MANAGEMENT] AND ANOTHER ACT AMENDMENT BILLMr PURCELL (Bulimba—ALP) (11.35 p.m.): I would like to congratulate the minister onbringing this very important bill before ...
Speech byMr P. PURCELLMEMBER FOR BULIMBAHansard 29 October 2003MORNINGSIDE WILDCATSMr PURCELL (Bulimba—ALP) (11.39 p.m.): On Saturday, 16 August 2003, theMorningside Wildcats AFL Queensland Rugby League team played a nail-biting thrillerpremiership against ...
Speech byPETA-KAYE CROFTMEMBER FOR BROADWATERHansard 26 February 2003FREEHOLD LANDMrs CROFT (Broadwater—ALP) (10.22 a.m.): In 1967 a private licensed surveyor surveyedseveral freehold lots adjoining the Broadwater as part of a residential subdivision. In 2001 ...
Speech byPETA-KAYE CROFTMEMBER FOR BROADWATERHansard 26 February 2003SEXUAL OFFENCES [PROTECTION OF CHILDREN] AMENDMENT BILLMrs CROFT (Broadwater—ALP) (3.15 p.m.): I rise to speak in support of the Sexual Offences(Protection of Children) Amendment Bill 2002 ...
Speech byPETA-KAYE CROFTMEMBER FOR BROADWATERHansard 11 March 2003PROHIBITION OF HUMAN CLONING BILLREGULATION OF RESEARCH INVOLVING HUMAN EMBRYOS ANDASSISTED REPRODUCTIVE TECHNOLOGY BILLMrs CROFT (Broadwater—ALP) (1.25 a.m.): I rise this morning to speak in ...
Speech byPETA-KAYE CROFTMEMBER FOR BROADWATERHansard 25 March 2003BUSINESS SAFE; COMMUNITY POLICINGMrs CROFT (Broadwater—ALP) (7.15 p.m.): I rise tonight to inform the House of a policinginitiative that I had the pleasure of launching at Paradise Point ...
Speech byPETA-KAYE CROFTMEMBER FOR BROADWATERHansard 1 April 2003GOLDEN GATE CARAVAN PARKMrs CROFT (Broadwater—ALP) (11.55 a.m.): In June 2002 residents of the Golden GateCaravan Park at Biggera Waters informed me of the park owner's intention to close the ...
Speech byPETA-KAYE CROFTMEMBER FOR BROADWATERHansard 1 April 2003INDY CAR GRAND PRIX AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMrs CROFT (Broadwater—ALP) (3.13 p.m.): It is my absolute pleasure to rise today to speak insupport of the Indy Car Grand Prix and Other ...
Speech byPETA-KAYE CROFTMEMBER FOR BROADWATERHansard 2 April 2003CIVIL LIABILITY BILLMrs CROFT (Broadwater—ALP) (5.35 p.m.): It is my pleasure to rise today to speak in supportof the Civil Liability Bill 2003. Escalating insurance premiums is an issue that I ...
Speech byPETA-KAYE CROFTMEMBER FOR BROADWATERHansard 29 April 2003WORKPLACE HEALTH AND SAFETY AND ANOTHER ACT AMENDMENT BILLMrs CROFT (Broadwater—ALP) (4.56 p.m.): It is my pleasure to rise to speak in support of theWorkplace Health and Safety and Another Act ...
Speech byPETA-KAYE CROFTMEMBER FOR BROADWATERHansard 29 April 2003ANZAC DAYMrs CROFT (Broadwater—ALP) (7.09 p.m.): Every year on 25 April communities across ourcountry and in some other countries gather to pay tribute to Australian diggers who have fought in ...
Speech byMr P. PURCELLMEMBER FOR BULIMBAHansard 14 May 2003FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATION AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr PURCELL (Bulimba—ALP) (11.39 a.m.): I rise to speak in support of the FinancialAdministration and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2003. ...
Speech byMr P. PURCELLMEMBER FOR BULIMBAHansard 14 May 2003ELECTRICITY AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr PURCELL (Bulimba—ALP) (4.26 p.m.): I would like to take a few moments to mentiona couple of people from Energex who have worked extremely hard in the ...
Speech byMr P. PURCELLMEMBER FOR BULIMBAHansard 14 May 2003QUEENSLAND HERITAGE AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr PURCELL (Bulimba—ALP) (11.43 p.m.): I rise to support the Queensland Heritageand Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2002. Like the minister, I ...
Speech byMr P. PURCELLMEMBER FOR BULIMBAHansard 4 June 2003GAMING MACHINE AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr PURCELL (Bulimba—ALP) (9.47 p.m.): I rise to support the Gaming Machine andOther Legislation Amendment Bill 2003. This legislation is necessary to ...
Speech byMr P. PURCELLMEMBER FOR BULIMBAHansard 6 June 2003STATE BUDGET 2003-04Mr PURCELL (Bulimba—ALP) (3.42 p.m.): It gives me pleasure to rise to speak in supportof the Beattie-Mackenroth budget. It is pleasing to see that the priorities of this government ...
Speech byHon. PAUL LUCAS MPMEMBER FOR LYTTONHansard 21 August 2003MINISTERIAL STATEMENTAustralian Research Council; University of QueenslandHon. P. T. LUCAS (Lytton—ALP) (Minister for Innovation and Information Economy)(10.25 a.m.): I would like to advise the ...
Speech byPETER WELLINGTONMEMBER FOR NICKLINHansard 26 February 2003OCCUPANTS [HOME INVASION] PROTECTION BILLMr WELLINGTON (Nicklin—Ind) (8.39 p.m.): I rise to participate in the debate on the Occupants(Home Invasion) Protection Bill 2002. I note that the ...
Speech byPETER WELLINGTONMEMBER FOR NICKLINHansard 11 March 2003PROHIBITION OF HUMAN CLONING BILLREGULATION OF RESEARCH INVOLVING HUMAN EMBRYOS ANDASSISTED REPRODUCTIVE TECHNOLOGY BILLMr WELLINGTON (Nicklin—Ind) (5.00 p.m.): I rise to participate in the ...
Speech byPETER WELLINGTONMEMBER FOR NICKLINHansard 12 March 2003CRIMINAL CODE (PALLIATIVE CARE) AMENDMENT BILLMr WELLINGTON (Nicklin—Ind) (10.15 a.m.) I move—That the bill be now read a second time.In June last year I introduced the Care of Terminally Ill ...
Speech byPETER WELLINGTONMEMBER FOR NICKLINHansard 12 March 2003CRIMINAL DEFAMATION AMENDMENT BILLMr WELLINGTON (Nicklin—Ind) (8.56 p.m.): I rise to participate in the debate on the CriminalDefamation Amendment Bill 2002. I note that the object of this bill, ...
Speech byPETER LAWLORMEMBER FOR SOUTHPORTHansard 12 November 2003GUARDIANSHIP AND ADMINISTRATION AND OTHER ACTS AMENDMENT BILLMr LAWLOR (Southport—ALP) (11.42 a.m.) The Guardianship and Administration and OtherActs Amendment Bill 2003 contains various ...
Speech byPETER LAWLORMEMBER FOR SOUTHPORTHansard 27 November 2003LEGAL PROFESSION BILLMr LAWLOR (Southport—ALP) (2.30 p.m.): I rise to support the Legal Profession Bill 2003. Thisbill implements the first stage of the government's reforms for the regulation ...
Speech byPETER WELLINGTONMEMBER FOR NICKLINHansard 25 February 2003QUEENSLAND BUILDING SERVICES AUTHORITY AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr WELLINGTON (Nicklin—Ind) (2.56 p.m.): I rise to participate in the debate on theQueensland Building Services ...
Speech byPETER WELLINGTONMEMBER FOR NICKLINHansard 25 February 2003ENERGEXMr WELLINGTON (Nicklin—Ind) (7.29 p.m.): I rise to share with members of parliament thefrustration many Sunshine Coast residents have with Energex management and the allocation ...
Speech byPETER WELLINGTONMEMBER FOR NICKLINHansard 26 February 2003SEXUAL OFFENCES [PROTECTION OF CHILDREN] AMENDMENT BILLMr WELLINGTON (Nicklin—Ind) (3.38 p.m.): I rise to participate in the debate on the SexualOffenders (Protection of Children) Amendment ...
Speech byPETER LAWLORMEMBER FOR SOUTHPORTHansard 28 October 2003JUSTICE AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr LAWLOR (Southport—ALP) (2.58 p.m.): I rise to speak in support of the Justice and OtherLegislation Amendment Bill 2003, which contains minor ...
Speech byPETER LAWLORMEMBER FOR SOUTHPORTHansard 30 October 2003LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr LAWLOR (Southport—ALP) (5.10 p.m.): I support the Local Government and OtherLegislation Amendment Bill of 2003. I intend to address briefly ...
Speech byPETER LAWLORMEMBER FOR SOUTHPORTHansard 11 November 2003MAGISTRATES AMENDMENT BILLMr LAWLOR (Southport—ALP) (5.39 p.m.): I rise to support the Magistrates Amendment Bill2003. At the outset, the Leader of the Opposition seemed to imply that the issue ...
Speech byPETER LAWLORMEMBER FOR SOUTHPORTHansard 11 November 2003GOLD COAST HOSPITALMr LAWLOR (Southport—ALP) (7.22 p.m.): Recently the Premier, Peter Beattie, and HealthMinister, Wendy Edmond, announced the establishment of a major new cardiac service at the ...
Speech byPETER LAWLORMEMBER FOR SOUTHPORTHansard 10 September 2003EVIDENCE [PROTECTION OF CHILDREN] AMENDMENT BILLMr LAWLOR (Southport—ALP) (12.06 p.m.): I support the Evidence (Protection of Children)Amendment Bill, which amends the Criminal Code, the ...
Speech byPETER LAWLORMEMBER FOR SOUTHPORTHansard 11 September 2003CHARLIE AND MARION MCCORMACK PLACEMr LAWLOR (Southport—ALP) (7.12 p.m.): On Monday it will be my pleasure to attend theofficial opening of a public housing project in North Street in Southport ...
Speech byPETER LAWLORMEMBER FOR SOUTHPORTHansard 7 October 2003LIQUOR AMENDMENT BILLMr LAWLOR (Southport—ALP) (2.54 p.m.): I support this amendment to the Liquor Act 1992,which introduces mandatory training for prospective licensees and nominees in ...
Speech byPETER LAWLORMEMBER FOR SOUTHPORTHansard 7 October 2003RECORDING OF EVIDENCE AMENDMENT REGULATION [No.1] 2003Mr LAWLOR (Southport—ALP) (11.02 p.m.): It gives me great pleasure to oppose thisdisallowance motion. The regulation increases the fees for ...
Speech byPETER LAWLORMEMBER FOR SOUTHPORTHansard 5 June 2003STATE BUDGET 2003-04Mr LAWLOR (Southport—ALP) (12.45 p.m.): I am pleased to support what the Treasurerdescribed as a solid Labor budget. Again, it is a particularly good budget for the Gold Coast, ...
Speech byPETER LAWLORMEMBER FOR SOUTHPORTHansard 21 August 2003APPROPRIATION BILLS—ESTIMATES COMMITTEE GMr LAWLOR (Southport—ALP) (5.23 p.m.): I support the report of Estimates Committee G,which examined the proposed expenditure set out in the Appropriation ...
Speech byPETER LAWLORMEMBER FOR SOUTHPORTHansard 9 October 2003DRUG COURT PROGRAMMr LAWLOR (Southport—ALP) (7.12 p.m.): An Australian Institute of Criminology evaluationhas found that the state government's drug court has been a success in breaking the cycle ...
Speech byPETER LAWLORMEMBER FOR SOUTHPORTHansard 15 October 2003HEALTH LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr LAWLOR (Southport—ALP) (3.13 p.m.): I love following the brains trust of the One NationParty. It gives even me an opportunity to sound good. I will confine my ...
Speech byPETER LAWLORMEMBER FOR SOUTHPORTHansard 4 June 2003SILVER BRIDLE ACTION GROUP; PEER LEADERSHIP PROGRAMMr LAWLOR (Southport—ALP) (10.26 p.m.): I rise to speak tonight about a Peer LeadershipProgram run by the Silver Bridle Action Group and ...
Speech byPETER LAWLORMEMBER FOR SOUTHPORTHansard 15 October 2003LEADER OF THE OPPOSITION, GOLD COASTMr LAWLOR (Southport—ALP) (12.11 a.m.): The National Party is running a TV ad showing theLeader of the Opposition jogging along a deserted bush road. Some say ...
Speech byPETER LAWLORMEMBER FOR SOUTHPORTHansard 12 November 2003DEATH OF MR P. GALLAGHERMr LAWLOR (Southport—ALP) (10.17 a.m.): As the Premier has mentioned, last nightQueensland lost a legend and a gentleman in Peter Gallagher—'Pedro' to his many friends ...
Speech byHon. R. SCHWARTENMEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTONHansard 13 May 2003MINISTERIAL STATEMENTSuncorp StadiumHon. R. E. SCHWARTEN (Rockhampton—ALP) (Minister for Public Works and Minister forHousing) (10.05 a.m): Suncorp Stadium has been a hive of activity since I ...
Speech byHon. R. SCHWARTENMEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTONHansard 13 May 2003RESIDENTIAL TENANCIES AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLHon. R. E. SCHWARTEN (Rockhampton—ALP) (Minister for Public Works and Minister forHousing) (2.55 p.m.): I move—That the bill be now ...
Speech byHon. R. SCHWARTENMEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTONHansard 15 May 2003MINISTERIAL STATEMENTKelvin Grove Urban VillageHon. R. E. SCHWARTEN (Rockhampton—ALP) (Minister for Public Works and Minister forHousing) (10.11 a.m.): I am pleased to advise the House that ...
Speech byHon. R. SCHWARTENMEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTONHansard 27 May 2003MINISTERIAL STATEMENTSuncorp StadiumHon. R. E. SCHWARTEN (Rockhampton—ALP) (Minister for Public Works and Minister forHousing) (10.12 a.m.): In this the 103rd construction week at Suncorp ...
Speech byHon. R. SCHWARTENMEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTONHansard 27 May 2003HOUSING BILLHon. R. E. SCHWARTEN (Rockhampton—ALP) (Minister for Public Works and Minister forHousing) (2.30 p.m.): I move—That the bill be now read a second time.Today I am introducing the ...
Speech byHon. R. SCHWARTENMEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTONHansard 27 May 2003RESIDENTIAL TENANCIES AUTHORITY AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLHon. R. E. SCHWARTEN (Rockhampton—ALP) (Minister for Public Works and Minister forHousing) (6.31 p.m.), in reply: I start by ...
Speech byROBERT POOLEMEMBER FOR GAVENHansard 15 October 2003BEACH PROTECTION LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr POOLE (Gaven—ALP) (9.51 p.m.): Firstly, I would like to clarify the issue of urgency. Theurgency is brought about by the human suffering that has ...
Speech byROBERT POOLEMEMBER FOR GAVENHansard 16 October 2003MANUFACTURED HOMES [RESIDENTIAL PARKS] BILLMr POOLE (Gaven—ALP) (4.18 p.m.): I rise today to speak on the Manufactured Homes(Residential Parks) Bill 2003. Firstly, I commend the minister for this ...
Speech byROBERT POOLEMEMBER FOR GAVENHansard 28 October 2003LIFE EDUCATION PROGRAMMr POOLE (Gaven—ALP) (12.22 a.m.): I recently had a visit from Ms Reece Gannaway, theproject manager and coordinator with the Life Education program. The Queensland office of ...
Speech byROBERT POOLEMEMBER FOR GAVENHansard 11 November 2003MAGISTRATES AMENDMENT BILLMr POOLE (Gaven—ALP) (5.51 p.m.): At the outset I wish to commend the Attorney-Generalfor bringing this bill before the House. This bill has largely come about because of ...
Speech byROBERT POOLEMEMBER FOR GAVENHansard 12 November 2003EDUCATION [GENERAL PROVISIONS] AMENDMENT BILLMr POOLE (Gaven—ALP) (10.15 p.m.): The thrust of this bill is to provide school authorities inboth state and non-state schools with the power to remove ...
Speech byROBERT POOLEMEMBER FOR GAVENHansard 12 November 2003HELENSVALE STATE HIGH SCHOOLMr POOLE (Gaven—ALP) (11.20 p.m.): Tonight it gives me great pleasure and satisfaction toreport to the House on the incredible achievements of one of the state's high ...
Speech byROBERT POOLEMEMBER FOR GAVENHansard 26 November 2003MR A. COBBY; LUMLEY LIFEMr POOLE (Gaven—ALP) (10.22 a.m.): I rise to speak on a matter of great importance to aconstituent of mine, Mr Andrew Cobby. Mr Cobby had a disability income insurance policy ...
Speech byROBERT POOLEMEMBER FOR GAVENHansard 26 November 2003TOURISM, RACING AND FAIR TRADING [MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS] BILLMr POOLE (Gaven—ALP) (12.38 p.m.): The Tourism, Racing and Fair Trading (MiscellaneousProvisions) Bill amends a large number of acts ...
Speech byHon. R. SCHWARTENMEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTONHansard 25 February 2003QUEENSLAND BUILDING SERVICES AUTHORITY AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLHon. R. E. SCHWARTEN (Rockhampton—ALP) (Minister for Public Works and Minister forHousing) (3.53 p.m.), in ...
Speech byHon. R. SCHWARTENMEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTONHansard 25 March 2003MINISTERIAL STATEMENTResearch House, RockhamptonHon. R. E. SCHWARTEN (Rockhampton—ALP) (Minister for Public Works and Minister forHousing) (10.17 a.m.): Once again, Queensland has been ...
Speech byHon. R. SCHWARTENMEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTONHansard 26 March 2003MINISTERIAL STATEMENTSuncorp StadiumHon. R. E. SCHWARTEN (Rockhampton—ALP) (Minister for Public Works and Minister forHousing) (9.52 a.m.): I report to the House that construction on Suncorp ...
Speech byHon. R. SCHWARTENMEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTONHansard 1 April 2003MINISTERIAL STATEMENTBoard of Professional Engineers; Contract Design Staff Pty LtdHon. R. E. SCHWARTEN (Rockhampton—ALP) (Minister for Public Works and Minister forHousing) (9.57 a.m.): I ...
Speech byHon. R. SCHWARTENMEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTONHansard 2 April 2003MINISTERIAL STATEMENTRoma Street ParklandHon. R. E. SCHWARTEN (Rockhampton—ALP) (Minister for Public Works and Minister forHousing) (10.13 a.m.): I am pleased to advise honourable members ...
Speech byHon. R. SCHWARTENMEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTONHansard 3 April 2003MINISTERIAL STATEMENTPublic HousingHon. R. E. SCHWARTEN (Rockhampton—ALP) (Minister for Public Works and Minister forHousing) (10.00 a.m.): The housing ministers conference will be held in ...
Speech byHon. R. SCHWARTENMEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTONHansard 29 April 2003MINISTERIAL STATEMENTSuncorp StadiumHon. R. E. SCHWARTEN (Rockhampton—ALP) (Minister for Public Works and Minister forHousing) (10.13 a.m.): I would like to report to the House that it is ...
Speech byHon. R. SCHWARTENMEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTONHansard 30 April 2003MINISTERIAL STATEMENTBeef Expo 2003Hon. R. E. SCHWARTEN (Rockhampton—ALP) (Minister for Public Works and Minister forHousing) (10.07 a.m.): Australia's triennial national beef cattle ...
Speech byHon. R. SCHWARTENMEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTONHansard 27 February 2003MINISTERIAL STATEMENTQ-Build Projects, CunnamullaHon. R. E. SCHWARTEN (Rockhampton—ALP) (Minister for Public Works and Minister forHousing) (10.05 a.m.): I would like to advise honourable ...
Speech byHon. R. SCHWARTENMEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTONHansard11 March 2003MINISTERIAL STATEMENTBusiness Opportunities, ChinaHon. R. E. SCHWARTEN (Rockhampton—ALP) (Minister for Public Works and Minister forHousing) (10.02 a.m.): I hope the vocal cords hold up ...
Speech byHon. R. SCHWARTENMEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTONHansard 13 March 2003MINISTERIAL STATEMENTQ-Build Apprenticeships and TraineeshipsHon. R. E. SCHWARTEN (Rockhampton—ALP) (Minister for Public Works and Minister forHousing) (10 a.m.): I am pleased to advise that ...
Speech byHon. R. SCHWARTENMEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTONHansard 1 May 2003MINISTERIAL STATEMENTSales and Distribution ServicesHon. R. E. SCHWARTEN (Rockhampton—ALP) (Minister for Public Works and Minister forHousing) (10.09 a.m.): One of the business units of the ...
Speech byROBERT POOLEMEMBER FOR GAVENHansard 7 October 2003TOURISM SERVICES BILLMr POOLE (Gaven—ALP) (6.03 p.m.): I rise to speak in support of the Tourism Services Bill2003. This bill has been introduced to rein in the unscrupulous behaviour of undesirable ...
Speech byHon. R. SCHWARTENMEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTONHansard 26 February 2003MINISTERIAL STATEMENTCapital WorksHon. R. E. SCHWARTEN (Rockhampton—ALP) (Minister for Public Works and Minister forHousing) (10.10 a.m.): I am pleased to report that the state government ...
Speech byHon. S. ROBERTSONMEMBER FOR STRETTONHansard 28 October 2003ABORIGINAL CULTURAL HERITAGE BILL; TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER CULTURAL HERITAGE BILLHon. S. ROBERTSON (Sunnybank—ALP) (Minister for Natural Resources and Minister forMines) (10.17 p.m.), in ...
Speech byHon. S. ROBERTSONMEMBER FOR STRETTONHansard 29 October 2003MINISTERIAL STATEMENTIndigenous Land Use Agreement, Etheridge ShireHon. S. ROBERTSON (Stretton—ALP) (Minister for Natural Resources and Minister for Mines)(10.15 a.m.): This is an historic ...
Speech byHon. S. ROBERTSONMEMBER FOR STRETTONHansard 25 November 2003MINISTERIAL STATEMENTMining Exploration PermitsHon. S. ROBERTSON (Stretton—ALP) (Minister for Natural Resources and Minister for Mines)(10.04 a.m.): On my appointment as Minister for Mines ...
Speech byHon. S. ROBERTSONMEMBER FOR STRETTONHansard 25 November 2003NATURAL RESOURCES AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL (No. 2)Hon. S. ROBERTSON (Stretton—ALP) (Minister for Natural Resources and Minister for Mines)(12.32 p.m.): I move—That the bill be ...
Speech byHon. STEVE BREDHAUERMEMBER FOR COOKHansard 27 February 2003MINISTERIAL STATEMENTNorth-South Bypass TunnelHon. S. D. BREDHAUER (Cook—ALP) (Minister for Transport and Minister for Main Roads)(9.58 a.m.): Later today the Premier, a number of other state ...
Speech byHon. STEVE BREDHAUERMEMBER FOR COOKHansard 13 May 2003MINISTERIAL STATEMENTSir Sydney WilliamsHon. S. D. BREDHAUER (Cook—ALP) (Minister for Transport and Minister for Main Roads)(10.04 a.m.): I would like to join the Premier and place on record my ...
Speech byHon. STEVE BREDHAUERMEMBER FOR COOKHansard 15 May 2003MINISTERIAL STATEMENTBusway InfrastructureHon. S. D. BREDHAUER (Cook—ALP) (Minister for Transport and Minister for Main Roads)(10.04 a.m.): Increasing public transport use and relieving congestion ...
Speech byHon. STEVE BREDHAUERMEMBER FOR COOKHansard 3 June 2003MINISTERIAL STATEMENTSuncorp Stadium, Public TransportHon. S. D. BREDHAUER (Cook—ALP) (Minister for Transport and Minister for Main Roads)(10.00 a.m.): I rise to report on the success of the ...
Speech byHon. STEVE BREDHAUERMEMBER FOR COOKHansard 3 June 2003TRANSPORT INFRASTRUCTURE AND ANOTHER ACT AMENDMENT BILLHon. S. D. BREDHAUER (Cook—ALP) (Minister for Transport and Minister for Main Roads)(12.55 p.m.): I move—That the bill be now read a second ...
Speech byHon. STEVE BREDHAUERMEMBER FOR COOKHansard 9 September 2003TRANSPORT OPERATIONS (ROAD USE MANAGEMENT) AND ANOTHER ACT AMENDMENT BILLSecond ReadingHon. S. D. BREDHAUER (Cook—ALP) (Minister for Transport and Minister for Main Roads)(12.34 p.m.): I ...
Speech byHon. STEVE BREDHAUERMEMBER FOR COOKHansard 9 September 2003TRANSPORT INFRASTRUCTURE AND ANOTHER ACT AMENDMENT BILLHon. S. D. BREDHAUER (Cook—ALP) (Minister for Transport and Minister for Main Roads)(11.02 p.m.), in reply: I thank all honourable ...
Speech byHon. STEVE BREDHAUERMEMBER FOR COOKHansard 10 September 2003MINISTERIAL STATEMENTTaxi IndustryHon. S. D. BREDHAUER (Cook—ALP) (Minister for Transport and Minister for Main Roads)(10.00 a.m.): The Beattie government is committed to doing what is ...
Speech byHon. STEVE BREDHAUERMEMBER FOR COOKHansard 4 June 2003MINISTERIAL STATEMENTSafety at Level CrossingsHon. S. D. BREDHAUER (Cook—ALP) (Minister for Transport and Minister for Main Roads)(10.00 a.m.): Queensland is leading the nation in improving safety ...
Speech byHon. STEVE BREDHAUERMEMBER FOR COOKHansard 5 June 2003MINISTERIAL STATEMENTGateway Bridge DuplicationHon. S. D. BREDHAUER (Cook—ALP) (Minister for Transport and Minister for Main Roads)(9.55 a.m.): The Beattie government's plans to duplicate the ...
Speech byHon. STEVE BREDHAUERMEMBER FOR COOKHansard 20 August 2003APPROPRIATION BILLS—ESTIMATES COMMITTEE DHon. S. D. BREDHAUER (Cook—ALP) (Minister for Transport and Minister for Main Roads)(5.42 p.m.): I wish to take up a couple of issues mentioned in the ...
Speech byHon. STEVE BREDHAUERMEMBER FOR COOKHansard 21 August 2003MINISTERIAL STATEMENTPublic Transport for Major EventsHon. S. D. BREDHAUER (Cook—ALP) (Minister for Transport and Minister for Main Roads)(10.07 a.m.): I wish to inform the House of this ...
Speech byHon. STEVE BREDHAUERMEMBER FOR COOKHansard 29 April 2003MINISTERIAL STATEMENTAusLinkHon. S. D. BREDHAUER (Cook—ALP) (Minister for Transport and Minister for Main Roads)(10.06 a.m.): The Commonwealth government's AusLink proposal purports to be a ...
Speech byHon. STEVE BREDHAUERMEMBER FOR COOKHansard 30 April 2003MINISTERIAL STATEMENTRoad SafetyHon. S. D. BREDHAUER (Cook—ALP) (Minister for Transport and Minister for Main Roads)(9.49 a.m.): Reducing the road toll and increasing safety on Queensland's ...
Speech byHon. STEVE BREDHAUERMEMBER FOR COOKHansard 1 May 2003MINISTERIAL STATEMENTOperation AustransHon. S. D. BREDHAUER (Cook—ALP) (Minister for Transport and Minister for Main Roads)(10.04 a.m.): The Beattie government is about to begin a month-long ...
Speech byHon. S. ROBERTSONMEMBER FOR STRETTONHansard 15 October 2003WATER SUPPLYHon. S. ROBERTSON (Stretton—ALP) (Minister for Natural Resources and Minister for Mines)(6.16 p.m.) I move—Delete all words after 'House' and insert the following—'commends the ...
Speech byHon. S. ROBERTSONMEMBER FOR STRETTONHansard 16 October 2003MINISTERIAL STATEMENTNative TitleHon. S. ROBERTSON (Stretton—ALP) (Minister for Natural Resources and Minister for Mines)(10.25 a.m.): Mr Speaker—An opposition member: Divide!Mr ROBERTSON: On ...
Speech byHon. S. ROBERTSONMEMBER FOR STRETTONHansard 16 October 2003SURVEYORS BILL; SURVEY AND MAPPING INFRASTRUCTURE BILLHon. S. ROBERTSON (Stretton—ALP) (Minister for Natural Resources and Minister for Mines)(12.16 p.m.), in reply: Prior to making some ...
Speech byHon. STEVE BREDHAUERMEMBER FOR COOKHansard11 March 2003MINISTERIAL STATEMENTDouglas Arterial; Tugun BypassHon. S. D. BREDHAUER (Cook—ALP) (Minister for Transport and Minister for Main Roads)(9.54 a.m.): Yesterday I had the opportunity to make two ...
Speech byHon. STEVE BREDHAUERMEMBER FOR COOKHansard 25 March 2003MINISTERIAL STATEMENTBrisbane-Cairns Tilt TrainHon. S. D. BREDHAUER (Cook—ALP) (Minister for Transport and Minister for Main Roads)(10.05 a.m.): The Beattie government's $139 million Maryborough ...
Speech byHon. STEVE BREDHAUERMEMBER FOR COOKHansard 26 March 2003MINISTERIAL STATEMENTMaryborough and Townsville Rail ContractsHon. S. D. BREDHAUER (Cook—ALP) (Minister for Transport and Minister for Main Roads)(9.46 a.m.): Maryborough employment has been ...
Speech byHon. STEVE BREDHAUERMEMBER FOR COOKHansard 27 March 2003MINISTERIAL STATEMENTGreat South Pacific ExpressHon. S. D. BREDHAUER (Cook—ALP) (Minister for Transport and Minister for Main Roads)(9.50 a.m.): Yesterday I received advice that joint venture ...
Speech byHon. STEVE BREDHAUERMEMBER FOR COOKHansard 2 April 2003MINISTERIAL STATEMENTJet SkisHon. S. D. BREDHAUER (Cook—ALP) (Minister for Transport and Minister for Main Roads)(10.08 a.m.): No doubt the majority of people using jet skis behave responsibly ...
Speech byHon. STEVE BREDHAUERMEMBER FOR COOKHansard 13 May 2003MINISTERIAL STATEMENTMr N. BluntHon. S. D. BREDHAUER (Cook—ALP) (Minister for Transport and Minister for Main Roads)(10.01 a.m.): I would like to pay tribute to the inaugural chairman of QR, Nev ...
Speech byHon. T. M. MACKENROTHMEMBER FOR CHATSWORTHHansard 6 June 2003STATE BUDGET 2003-04 (REPLY)Hon. T. M. MACKENROTH (Chatsworth—ALP) (Deputy Premier, Treasurer and Minister forSport) (3.52 p.m.), in reply: I would like to thank members for their ...
Speech byHon. T. M. MACKENROTHMEMBER FOR CHATSWORTHHansard 20 August 2003MINISTERIAL STATEMENTGold Coast IndyHon. T. M. MACKENROTH (Chatsworth—ALP) (Deputy Premier, Treasurer and Minister forSport) (9.52 a.m.): The Rugby World Cup will not be the only big ...
Speech byHon. T. M. MACKENROTHMEMBER FOR CHATSWORTHHansard 20 August 2003PRE-ELECTION BUDGET HONESTY BILLHon. T. M. MACKENROTH (Chatsworth—ALP) (Deputy Premier, Treasurer and Minister forSport) (8.30 p.m.): The government will oppose the Pre-Election Budget ...
Speech byHon. T. M. MACKENROTHMEMBER FOR CHATSWORTHHansard 13 May 2003GAMING MACHINE AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLHon. T. M. MACKENROTH (Chatsworth—ALP) (Deputy Premier, Treasurer and Minister forSport) (12.37 p.m.): I move—That the bill be now read a ...
Speech byHon. T. M. MACKENROTHMEMBER FOR CHATSWORTHHansard 14 May 2003MINISTERIAL STATEMENTFederal BudgetHon. T. M. MACKENROTH (Chatsworth—ALP) (Deputy Premier, Treasurer and Minister forSport) (9.58 a.m.): Last night the federal Treasurer, Peter Costello, ...
Speech byHon. T. M. MACKENROTHMEMBER FOR CHATSWORTHHansard 27 May 2003MAJOR SPORTS FACILITIES AMENDMENT BILLHon. T. M. MACKENROTH (Chatsworth—ALP) (Deputy Premier, Treasurer and Minister forSport) (10.14 p.m.), in reply: I thank the opposition for its support ...
Speech byHon. T. M. MACKENROTHMEMBER FOR CHATSWORTHHansard 28 May 2003MINISTERIAL STATEMENTSuncorp StadiumHon. T. M. MACKENROTH (Chatsworth—ALP) (Deputy Premier, Treasurer and Minister forSport) (9.45 a.m.): In four days from now the gates will open on one ...
Speech byHon. T. M. MACKENROTHMEMBER FOR CHATSWORTHHansard 4 June 2003LAND TAX AMENDMENT BILLHon. T. M. MACKENROTH (Chatsworth—ALP) (Deputy Premier, Treasurer and Minister forSport) (12.59 p.m.): I move—That the bill be now read a second time.The Land Tax ...
Speech byHon. T. M. MACKENROTHMEMBER FOR CHATSWORTHHansard 4 June 2003FUEL PRICES; PARLIAMENTARY SELECT COMMITTEEHon. T. M. MACKENROTH (Chatsworth—ALP) (Deputy Premier, Treasurer and Minister forSport) (6.14 p.m.): I second the amendment moved by the Premier ...
Speech byHon. T. M. MACKENROTHMEMBER FOR CHATSWORTHHansard 14 May 2003FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATION AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLHon. T. M. MACKENROTH (Chatsworth—ALP) (Deputy Premier, Treasurer and Minister forSport) (11.52 a.m.), in reply: I thank members ...
Speech byHon. T. M. MACKENROTHMEMBER FOR CHATSWORTHHansard 14 May 2003MOTOR ACCIDENT INSURANCE AMENDMENT REGULATION [No. 1] 2003Hon. T. M. MACKENROTH (Chatsworth—ALP) (Deputy Premier, Treasurer and Minister forSport) (12.42 p.m.): I oppose the motion moved by ...
Speech byHon. T. M. MACKENROTHMEMBER FOR CHATSWORTHHansard 27 May 2003MINISTERIAL STATEMENTGovernment Owned Corporations, DividendsHon. T. M. MACKENROTH (Chatsworth—ALP) (Deputy Premier, Treasurer and Minister forSport) (9.46 a.m.): I read the article on the ...
Speech byHon. T. M. MACKENROTHMEMBER FOR CHATSWORTHHansard 21 August 2003MINISTERIAL STATEMENTHousing AffordabilityHon. T. M. MACKENROTH (Chatsworth—ALP) (Deputy Premier, Treasurer and Minister forSport) (9.50 a.m.): In recent weeks the Howard government has ...
Speech byHon. T. M. MACKENROTHMEMBER FOR CHATSWORTHHansard 21 August 2003MINISTERIAL STATEMENTPopulation GrowthHon. T. M. MACKENROTH (Chatsworth—ALP) (Deputy Premier, Treasurer and Minister forSport) (9.54 a.m.): For much of the past two decades Queensland ...
Speech byHon. T. M. MACKENROTHMEMBER FOR CHATSWORTHHansard 7 October 2003MINISTERIAL STATEMENTTennis QueenslandHon. T. M. MACKENROTH (Chatsworth—ALP) (Deputy Premier, Treasurer and Minister forSport) (9.49 a.m.): On Friday the Premier and I unveiled the state ...
Speech byHon. T. M. MACKENROTHMEMBER FOR CHATSWORTHHansard 8 October 2003DEPARTMENT OF FAMILIES; CHILD ABUSEHon. T. M. MACKENROTH (Chatsworth—ALP) (Deputy Premier, Treasurer and Minister forSport) (6.21 p.m.): I second the amendment moved by the Premier. I ...
Speech byHon. T. M. MACKENROTHMEMBER FOR CHATSWORTHHansard 4 June 2003GAMING MACHINE AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLHon. T. M. MACKENROTH (Chatsworth—ALP) (Deputy Premier, Treasurer and Minister forSport) (9.54 p.m.), in reply: I thank members for their ...
Speech byHon. T. M. MACKENROTHMEMBER FOR CHATSWORTHHansard 1 May 2003MINISTERIAL STATEMENTEconomic ManagementHon. T. M. MACKENROTH (Chatsworth—ALP) (Deputy Premier, Treasurer and Minister forSport) (9.46 a.m.): This week the Leader of the Opposition stood in ...
Speech byHon. T. M. MACKENROTHMEMBER FOR CHATSWORTHHansard 1 May 2003MINISTERIAL STATEMENTSuncorp StadiumHon. T. M. MACKENROTH (Chatsworth—ALP) (Deputy Premier, Treasurer and Minister forSport) (9.51 a.m.): I wish today to give an outline in relation to the ...
Speech byHon. T. M. MACKENROTHMEMBER FOR CHATSWORTHHansard 27 May 2003MAJOR SPORTS FACILITIES AMENDMENT BILLHon. T. M. MACKENROTH (Chatsworth—ALP) (Deputy Premier, Treasurer and Minister forSport) (12.34 p.m.): I move—That the bill be now read a second ...
Speech byHon. T. M. MACKENROTHMEMBER FOR CHATSWORTHHansard 1 May 2003SPORTS DRUG TESTING BILLHon. T. M. MACKENROTH (Chatsworth—ALP) (Deputy Premier, Treasurer and Minister forSport) (4.17 p.m.), in reply: I thank all members for their contributions to the ...
Speech byVAUGHAN JOHNSONMEMBER FOR GREGORYHansard 28 May 2003COMMUNITY AMBULANCE COVER BILLMr JOHNSON (Gregory—NPA) (3.24 p.m.): In rising to speak to this piece of legislation thisafternoon, I think there are many issues that have been canvassed by members ...
Speech byVAUGHAN JOHNSONMEMBER FOR GREGORYHansard 28 May 2003WEAPONS (HANDGUNS AND TRAFFICKING) AMENDMENT BILLSecond ReadingResumed from 13 May (see p. 1708). Mr JOHNSON (Gregory—NPA) (11.44 p.m.): I rise tonight to speak to the Weapons (Handgunsand ...
Speech byVAUGHAN JOHNSONMEMBER FOR GREGORYHansard 29 May 2003VEGETATION [APPLICATION FOR CLEARING] BILLMr JOHNSON (Gregory—NPA) (3.04 p.m.): At the outset, can I say that I believe thisVegetation (Application for Clearing) Bill 2003 has created more hysteria ...
Speech byVAUGHAN JOHNSONMEMBER FOR GREGORYHansard 4 June 2003FUEL PRICES; PARLIAMENTARY SELECT COMMITTEEMr JOHNSON (Gregory—NPA) (6.04 p.m.): It is with pleasure that I rise to second the motionmoved by the Leader of the Opposition this evening that this ...
Speech byVAUGHAN JOHNSONMEMBER FOR GREGORYHansard 5 June 2003STATE BUDGET 2003-04Mr JOHNSON (Gregory—NPA) (8.51 p.m.): Before I make my contribution to the budgetaddress-in-reply, I seek leave to table two non-conforming petitions.Leave granted.Mr JOHNSON: In ...
Speech byVAUGHAN JOHNSONMEMBER FOR GREGORYHansard 19 August 2003CHEMICAL, BIOLOGICAL AND RADIOLOGICAL EMERGENCY POWERS AMENDMENT BILLMr JOHNSON (Gregory—NPA) (4.23 p.m.): Unfortunately, in view of the current world politicalenvironment, this legislation is a ...
Speech byVAUGHAN JOHNSONMEMBER FOR GREGORYHansard 7 October 2003LIQUOR AMENDMENT BILLMr JOHNSON (Gregory—NPA) (3.34 p.m.): I have pleasure in rising to support the LiquorAmendment Bill 2003. I have to say from the outset that this is a very responsible piece ...
Speech byVAUGHAN JOHNSONMEMBER FOR GREGORYHansard 7 October 2003TOURISM SERVICES BILLMr JOHNSON (Gregory—NPA) (5.52 p.m.): The Tourism Services Bill 2003 is long overdue. Theshadow minister for tourism referred to the contribution to this area by the previous ...
Speech byVAUGHAN JOHNSONMEMBER FOR GREGORYHansard 7 October 2003DROUGHTMr JOHNSON (Gregory—NPA) (11.24 p.m.): Tonight I wish to speak about the plight of manypeople in rural and remote Queensland who are being gravely affected by the drought, which is now ...
Speech byVAUGHAN JOHNSONMEMBER FOR GREGORYHansard 8 October 2003YOUTH PARTICIPATION IN EDUCATION AND TRAINING BILL; TRAINING REFORM BILLMr JOHNSON (Gregory—NPA) (5.09 p.m.): The Youth Participation in Education and TrainingBill and the Training Reform Bill ...
Speech byVAUGHAN JOHNSONMEMBER FOR GREGORYHansard 19 August 2003POLICE POWERS AND RESPONSIBILITIES (FORENSIC PROCEDURES) AMENDMENT BILLMr JOHNSON (Gregory—NPA) (9.51 p.m.): The Police Powers and Responsibilities (ForensicProcedures) Amendment Bill 2003 is ...
Speech byVAUGHAN JOHNSONMEMBER FOR GREGORYHansard 20 August 2003APPROPRIATION BILLS—ESTIMATES COMMITTEE DMr JOHNSON (Gregory—NPA) (5.05 p.m.): At the outset I will put on the record my appreciationof the chair and members of the committee of Estimates ...
Speech byVAUGHAN JOHNSONMEMBER FOR GREGORYHansard 20 August 2003SAPPHIRE MINERS, EMERALDMr JOHNSON (Gregory—NPA) (11.16 p.m.): I wish to bring to the attention of the parliamentthe unsatisfactory situation confronting Queensland sapphire producers on the ...
Speech byVAUGHAN JOHNSONMEMBER FOR GREGORYHansard 1 May 2003FISHERIES AMENDMENT REGULATION (No. 4) 2002Mr JOHNSON (Gregory—NPA) (4.49 p.m.): On behalf of my colleague the honourable memberfor Hinchinbrook, I move—That the Fisheries Amendment Regulation (No. ...
Speech byVAUGHAN JOHNSONMEMBER FOR GREGORYHansard 27 May 2003RESIDENTIAL TENANCIES AUTHORITY AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr JOHNSON (Gregory—NPA) (6.22 p.m.): I rise to speak to the Residential Tenancies andOther Legislation Amendment Bill. I am ...
Speech byVAUGHAN JOHNSONMEMBER FOR GREGORYHansard 27 May 2003SUGAR INDUSTRY AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL [No. 2]Mr JOHNSON (Gregory—NPA) (6.55 p.m.): I rise to speak to the Sugar Industry and OtherLegislation Amendment Bill (No. 2). With an industry ...
Speech byVAUGHAN JOHNSONMEMBER FOR GREGORYHansard 27 May 2003EROMANGA RACE CLUBMr JOHNSON (Gregory—NPA) (1.54 a.m.): Last Saturday I attended the Eromanga races in thefar west of my electorate. Eromanga boasts that it is the furthermost town in Australia from ...
Speech byVAUGHAN JOHNSONMEMBER FOR GREGORYHansard 21 August 2003APPROPRIATION BILLS—ESTIMATES COMMITTEE FMr JOHNSON (Gregory—NPA) (4.53 p.m.): I am pleased to be a part of Estimates CommitteeF. My colleague the member for Gladstone cannot be here this ...
Speech byVAUGHAN JOHNSONMEMBER FOR GREGORYHansard 21 August 2003APPROPRIATION BILLS—ESTIMATES COMMITTEE GMr JOHNSON (Gregory—NPA) (5.39 p.m.): I want to speak today to the report of EstimatesCommittee G as it relates to Primary Industries. I cannot emphasise ...
Speech byVAUGHAN JOHNSONMEMBER FOR GREGORYHansard 9 September 2003DRAFT CODE OF CONDUCT FOR ELECTION CANDIDATESMr JOHNSON (Gregory—NPA) (5.52 p.m.): In rising to speak to this motion this evening, I thinkwe have to give a lot of thought to what the Premier ...
Speech byVAUGHAN JOHNSONMEMBER FOR GREGORYHansard 9 September 2003TRANSPORT INFRASTRUCTURE AND ANOTHER ACT AMENDMENT BILLSecond ReadingResumed from 3 June (see p. 2494). Mr JOHNSON (Gregory—NPA) (9.48 p.m.): I rise to speak to the Transport Infrastructure ...
Speech byVAUGHAN JOHNSONMEMBER FOR GREGORYHansard 10 September 2003EVIDENCE [PROTECTION OF CHILDREN] AMENDMENT BILLMr JOHNSON (Gregory—NPA) (12.34 p.m.): At the outset I congratulate the Attorney-Generalon bringing the Evidence (Protection of Children) ...
Speech byVAUGHAN JOHNSONMEMBER FOR GREGORYHansard 10 September 2003TRANSPORTMr JOHNSON (Gregory—NPA) (6.27 p.m.): When we talk about transport infrastructure we aretalking about road infrastructure, airports, rail and numerous other modes of transport that ...
Speech byVAUGHAN JOHNSONMEMBER FOR GREGORYHansard 10 September 2003MELISSA PEARCE BENEFIT FUNDMr JOHNSON (Gregory—NPA) (11.16 p.m.): It is with a great deal of sadness that I rise tospeak in the chamber tonight. I wish to bring to the attention of the ...
Speech byVAUGHAN JOHNSONMEMBER FOR GREGORYHansard 19 August 2003CORRECTIVE SERVICES AMENDMENT BILLMr JOHNSON (Gregory—NPA) (8.30 p.m.): This legislation, the Corrective Services AmendmentBill 2003, before the House is principally a refinement of the ...
Speech byVAUGHAN JOHNSONMEMBER FOR GREGORYHansard 3 June 2003DR W. GLASSONMr JOHNSON (Gregory—NPA) (11.51 a.m.): I have much pleasure in drawing the attention ofthe House to the fact that the Australian Medical Association made a very important and ...
Speech byCarolyn MaleMEMBER FOR GLASS HOUSEHansard Thursday 20 May 2004ADDRESS-IN-REPLYMs MALE (Glass House—ALP) (12.31 p.m.): It is a great pleasure to speak in the address-in-replydebate this afternoon. I am very proud and honoured to be able to represent ...
Speech byCarolyn MaleMEMBER FOR GLASS HOUSEHansard Thursday, 20 May 2004CABOOLTURE COMMUNITY CAMPUSMs MALE (Glass House—ALP) (5.15 p.m.): I would like to speak tonight about an issue in myelectorate that has received selective press coverage, and I would like ...
Speech byCarolyn MaleMEMBER FOR GLASS HOUSEHansard Wednesday, 16 June 2004CHILD SAFETY LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMs MALE (Glass House—ALP) (3.08 p.m.): Most parents love their children and care for them inthe best way that they know possible. Most parents ...
Speech byCarolyn MaleMEMBER FOR GLASS HOUSEHansard Thursday, 17 June 2004STATE SCHOOLS, GLASS HOUSE ELECTORATEMs MALE (Glass House—ALP) (12.18 a.m.): It gives me great pleasure to rise this evening to tellthe House, the Premier and the Education Minister ...
Speech byCarolyn MaleMEMBER FOR GLASS HOUSEHansard Thursday, 17 June 2004STATE BUDGET 2004Ms MALE (Glass House—ALP) (3.03 p.m.): It is a pleasure to rise today to speak in support of theAppropriation Bill 2004. The Treasurer has crafted a budget which ...
Speech byCarolyn MaleMEMBER FOR GLASS HOUSEHansard Wednesday, 29 September 2004HEALTH SERVICESMs MALE (Glass House—ALP) (6.08 p.m.): It gives me much pleasure to rise to speak to theamended motion about the many advances the Beattie Labor government has made ...
Speech byCarolyn MaleMEMBER FOR GLASS HOUSEHansard Thursday, 30 September 2004RURAL ADJUSTMENT AUTHORITY AMENDMENT BILLMs MALE (Glass House—ALP) (3.37 p.m.): I rise to support the bill. As we know, the QueenslandRural Adjustment Authority, QRAA, is a ...
Speech byCarolyn MaleMEMBER FOR GLASS HOUSEHansard Tuesday, 5 October 2004COMMUNITY AMBULANCE COVER AMENDMENT BILLMs MALE (Glass House—ALP) (5.23 p.m.): It is a pleasure to rise this afternoon in support of theCommunity Ambulance Cover Amendment Bill 2004. ...
Speech byCarolyn MaleMEMBER FOR GLASS HOUSEHansard Wednesday, 6 October 2004LIONS CLUBSMs MALE (Glass House—ALP) (6.59 p.m.) I would like to advise the House of the wonderfulgathering we had in Beerwah over the weekend. The Beerwah Lions Club were the hosts ...
Speech byCarolyn MaleMEMBER FOR GLASS HOUSEHansard Tuesday, 19 October 2004OBESITYMs MALE (Glass House—ALP) (12.22 p.m.): Today I wish to draw to the attention of the House oneof the most urgent problems facing our state—indeed, our nation—the epidemic of ...
Speech byCarolyn MaleMEMBER FOR GLASS HOUSEHansard Thursday, 21 October 2004TELSTRAMs MALE (Glass House—ALP) (10.28 a.m.): I hate to say it, but only the National Party can stopthe full sale of Telstra. And I am afraid it will not be up to the challenge. We ...
Speech byCarolyn MaleMEMBER FOR GLASS HOUSEHansard Thursday, 21 October 2004PRIMARY INDUSTRY BODIES REFORM AMENDMENT BILLMs MALE (Glass House—ALP) (6.08 p.m.): I rise to support the Primary Industry Bodies ReformAmendment Bill 2004. The bill provides for the ...
Speech byCarolyn MaleMEMBER FOR GLASS HOUSEHansard Wednesday, 10 November 2004PAY-ROLL TAX ADMINISTRATION AMENDMENT BILLMs MALE (Glass House—ALP) (11.38 a.m.): I rise to support the Pay-roll Tax AdministrationAmendment Bill 2004. The Queensland business ...
Speech byCarolyn MaleMEMBER FOR GLASS HOUSEHansard Wednesday, 10 November 2004TOBACCO AND OTHER SMOKING PRODUCTS AMENDMENT BILLMs MALE (Glass House—ALP) (4.12 p.m.): It is with much pleasure and pride that I rise to speak tothe Tobacco and Other Smoking ...
Speech byCarolyn MaleMEMBER FOR GLASS HOUSEHansard Tuesday, 31 August 2004NATIONAL PARTYMs MALE (Glass House—ALP) (9.09 p.m.): I have noticed an alarming trend of increasing personalabuse in this House. A good example occurred in the debate on the estimates ...
Speech byCarolyn MaleMEMBER FOR GLASS HOUSEHansard Wednesday, 1 September 2004FREEDOM OF INFORMATION AMENDMENT BILLMs MALE (Glass House—ALP) (2.43 p.m.): It is my pleasure to rise to support the Freedom ofInformation Amendment Bill 2004. Let us start by ...
Speech byCarolyn MaleMEMBER FOR GLASS HOUSEHansard Thursday, 2 September 2004INTEGRATED PLANNING AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMs MALE (Glass House—ALP) (12.36 p.m.): It is my pleasure to rise to support the IntegratedPlanning and Other Legislation ...
Speech byCarolyn MaleMEMBER FOR GLASS HOUSEHansard Tuesday, 28 September 2004PLANT PROTECTION BILLMs MALE (Glass House—ALP) (3.14p.m.): It is my pleasure to rise to speak on the PlantProtection Amendment Bill 2004. Everyone in this House would acknowledge the ...
Speech byCarolyn MaleMEMBER FOR GLASS HOUSEHansard 11 May 2004 BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY PAYMENTS BILLMs MALE (Glass House—ALP) (7.34 p.m.): I rise in support of the Building and ConstructionIndustry Payments Bill 2004 and congratulate the minister ...
Speech byCarolyn MaleMEMBER FOR GLASS HOUSEHansard Wednesday, 12 May 2004TERRORISM (COMMUNITY SAFETY) AMENDMENT BILLMs MALE (Glass House—ALP) (3.02p.m.): I rise this afternoon to speak to the Terrorism(Community Safety) Amendment Bill 2004. The world today is ...
Speech byCarolyn MaleMEMBER FOR GLASS HOUSEHansard Wednesday, 12 May 2004SMOKING BANSMs MALE (Glass House—ALP) (6.16 p.m.): I am pleased to support the Premier's amendment tothe motion moved this evening. Smoking is without doubt a disgusting habit. I should ...
Speech byCarolyn MaleMEMBER FOR GLASS HOUSEHansard Tuesday, 17 August 2004NATIONAL PARTY POLICYMs MALE (Glass House—ALP) (8.52 p.m.): Tonight I want to talk about an elusive, chameleon-likecreature called National Party policy. At the recent National Party ...
Speech byCarolyn MaleMEMBER FOR GLASS HOUSEHansard Wednesday, 18 August 2004APPROPRIATION BILL; ESTIMATES COMMITTEE AMs MALE (Glass House—ALP) (12.54 p.m.): It gives me great pleasure to speak to EstimatesCommittee A Report No. 2 regarding the portfolio areas ...
Speech byCarolyn MaleMEMBER FOR GLASS HOUSEHansard Wednesday, 6 October 2004MARINE PARKS BILLMs MALE (Glass House—ALP) (4.58 p.m.): I rise this afternoon to support the Marine Parks Bill2004. This is a bill which will replace the Marine Parks Act 1982, as ...
Speech byCarolyn MaleMEMBER FOR GLASS HOUSEHansard Tuesday, 31 August 2004GAMBLING LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMs MALE (Glass House—ALP) (12.53 p.m.): It gives me great pleasure to rise to speak in supportof the Gambling Legislation Amendment Bill 2004. This ...
Speech byCarolyn MaleMEMBER FOR GLASS HOUSEHansard Wednesday, 29 September 2004PRIMARY INDUSTRIES AND FISHERIES LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMs MALE (Glass House—ALP) (3.08 p.m.): I rise to support the Primary Industries and FisheriesLegislation Amendment Bill ...
Speech byDolly PrattMEMBER FOR NANANGOHansard Thursday, 17 June 2004STATE BUDGET 2004Mrs PRATT (Nanango—Ind) (11.39 p.m.): I rise to speak to the Appropriation Bill 2004 and theAppropriation (Parliament) Bill 2004. At the outset, I have to say that I support ...
Speech byDolly PrattMEMBER FOR NANANGOHansard Tuesday, 17 August 2004ELECTRICITY SUPPLYMrs PRATT (Nanango—Ind) (6.03 p.m.): In rising to speak in this debate, I have to say that I amtotally amazed by the government's motion today and the contempt that Beattie ...
Speech byDolly PrattMEMBER FOR NANANGOHansard Tuesday, 17 August 2004SOUTH BURNETT-MAIDENWELL ASTRONOMICAL OBSERVATORYMrs PRATT (Nanango—Ind) (10.53 p.m.): What is it that Maidenwell, a small rural village with nostreetlighting and no services, has that the ...
Speech byDolly PrattMEMBER FOR NANANGOHansard Wednesday, 18 August 2004NANANGO ELECTORATE, RURAL FIRE BRIGADEMrs PRATT (Nanango—Ind) (10.24 a.m.) I rise to bring to the attention of the parliament theextreme and explosive conditions that our volunteer ...
Speech byMrs D. PRATTMEMBER FOR NANANGOHansard 20 April 2004VEGETATION MANAGEMENT AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMrs PRATT (Nanango—Ind) (8.25 p.m.): I rise to oppose the Vegetation Management andOther Legislation Amendment Bill 2004. From the sounds ...
Speech byMrs D. PRATTMEMBER FOR NANANGOHansard 21 April 2004NATIONAL COMPETITION POLICYMrs PRATT (Nanango—Ind) (5.30 p.m.): I move—That this House convey its concerns to the Prime Minister in relation to the impact of national competition policy ...
Speech byMrs D. PRATTMEMBER FOR NANANGOHansard 21 April 2004SILVERTON, PROPERTY DISPUTEMrs PRATT (Nanango—Ind) (10.16 p.m.): A ludicrous situation has arisen between a propertyowner and water resources concerning property access at Wivenhoe Dam. The property ...
Speech byDolly PrattMEMBER FOR NANANGOHansard Thursday, 13 May 2004TRANSPORT AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMrs PRATT (Nanango—Ind) (5.45 p.m.): Due to the lateness of the hour, I will not hold up theHouse very long. I do support the Transport and Other ...
Speech byDolly PrattMEMBER FOR NANANGOHansard Thursday, 13 May 2004PIG INDUSTRYMrs PRATT (Nanango—Ind) (7.06 p.m.): I would like to bring to the attention of the House apotentially devastating situation into which the federal government has knowingly plunged ...
Speech byDolly PrattMEMBER FOR NANANGOHansard Wednesday, 19 May 2004ADDRESS-IN-REPLYMrs PRATT (Nanango—Ind) (4.06 p.m.): I rise to speak in this address-in-reply in this the 51stParliament. First of all, my thanks must go to the people of the Nanango ...
Speech byDolly PrattMEMBER FOR NANANGOHansard Tuesday, 15 June 2004NATURE CONSERVATION AMENDMENT BILLMrs PRATT (Nanango—Ind) (12.34 p.m.): I rise to support the Nature Conservation Amendment Bill2004. One thing I want to say right at the start is that we do ...
Speech byDolly PrattMEMBER FOR NANANGOHansard Thursday, 2 September 2004KINGAROY CHEESEMrs PRATT (Nanango—Ind) (5.33 p.m.) In the last few weeks we have seen Australians win a lot ofgold medals and I congratulate all the Olympians at this point in time, as ...
Speech byDolly PrattMEMBER FOR NANANGOHansard Thursday, 30 September 2004RURAL ADJUSTMENT AUTHORITY AMENDMENT BILLMrs PRATT (Nanango—Ind) (3.00p.m.): I rise to speak to the Rural Adjustment AuthorityAmendment Bill 2004. At the outset I assure the House that I ...
Speech byDolly PrattMEMBER FOR NANANGOHansard Tuesday, 5 October 2004SCHOOLS, NANANGO ELECTORATEMrs PRATT (Nanango—Ind) (12.20 p.m.): Education of our children is one of the most importantjobs in any society—in fact, at any time throughout history. It is in ...
Speech byDolly PrattMEMBER FOR NANANGOHansard Wednesday, 6 October 2004COMMUNITY AMBULANCE COVER AMENDMENT BILLMrs PRATT (Nanango—Ind) (12.20 p.m.): I rise to address the Community Ambulance CoverAmendment Bill, which addresses exemptions to the compulsory ...
Speech byMrs D. PRATTMEMBER FOR NANANGOHansard 27 April 2004LOCAL GOVERNMENT PLANNINGMrs PRATT (Nanango—Ind) (11.55 a.m.): I bring to the attention of parliament an unfoldingsituation of the bureaucratic overrule of local government planning in Queensland. I ...
Speech byMrs D. PRATTMEMBER FOR NANANGOHansard 28 April 2004GIRDER TIMBERS, TENDERMrs PRATT (Nanango—Ind) (10.20 a.m.): The DPI have been putting to tender all girdertimbers since 2003. After three months delay in the tendering process, tenders closed on 6 ...
Speech byMrs D. PRATTMEMBER FOR NANANGOHansard 28 April 2004NATURAL RESOURCES AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMrs PRATT (Nanango—Ind) (9.26 p.m.): I rise to speak to the Natural Resources and OtherLegislation Amendment Bill 2004. I recognise the intent of ...
Speech byDolly PrattMEMBER FOR NANANGOHansard Wednesday, 12 May 2004TERRORISM (COMMUNITY SAFETY) AMENDMENT BILLMrs PRATT (Nanango—Ind) (4.24 p.m.): I rise to speak to the Terrorism (Community Safety)Amendment Bill 2004. At the outset, I state that I support ...
Speech byDolly PrattMEMBER FOR NANANGOHansard Wednesday, 18 August 2004HEALTH COMMITTEEMrs PRATT (Nanango—Ind) (5.38 p.m.): I rise to second the motion put forward by the member forNicklin, and it gives me a great deal of pleasure to do so because I recognise ...
Speech byDolly PrattMEMBER FOR NANANGOHansard Wednesday, 18 August 2004PRIVATE PROPERTY PROTECTION BILL; LAND ACQUISITION AMENDMENT BILLMrs PRATT (Nanango—Ind) (8.23 p.m.): I rise to support the Private Property Protection Bill andthe Land Acquisition ...
Speech byDolly PrattMEMBER FOR NANANGOHansard Thursday, 19 August 2004APPROPRIATION BILLS; ESTIMATES COMMITTEE GMrs PRATT (Nanango—Ind) (3.26p.m.): I rise to speak on the motion regarding EstimatesCommittee G but firstly I would like to thank everyone who was ...
Speech byDolly PrattMEMBER FOR NANANGOHansard Tuesday, 31 August 2004GAMBLING LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMrs PRATT (Nanango—Ind) (3.22 p.m.): I rise to support the Gambling Legislation Amendment Bill2004 because it is essential that we as legislators do ...
Speech byDolly PrattMEMBER FOR NANANGOHansard Tuesday, 31 August 2004COMMUNITY AMBULANCE COVER AMENDMENT REGULATION No. 1) 2004Mrs PRATT (Nanango—Ind) (5.16 p.m.): I support the disallowance motion moved by the memberfor Southern Downs that the Community ...
Speech byDolly PrattMEMBER FOR NANANGOHansard Wednesday, 1 September 2004FREEDOM OF INFORMATION AMENDMENT BILLMrs PRATT (Nanango—Ind) (3.08p.m.): I rise to speak against the Freedom of InformationAmendment Bill 2004, which is to provide an exemption from the ...
Speech byDolly PrattMEMBER FOR NANANGOHansard Wednesday, 1 September 2004PLANT PROTECTION AMENDMENT BILLMrs PRATT (Nanango—Ind) (5.02 p.m.): I rise tonight to support the Plant Protection AmendmentBill. The object of the bill is to rectify deficiencies ...
Speech byDolly PrattMEMBER FOR NANANGOHansard Thursday, 7 October 2004KINGAROY RAILWAY, CENTENARYMrs PRATT (Nanango—Ind) (7.07p.m.): Kingaroy has for some time experienced an air ofexpectation and excitement. Parade floats had to be prepared, functions and ...
Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 11 November 2003Ms P. HANSON; Mr D. ETTRIDGEMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (4.17 p.m.): This debate today, on the original motionand the amendments moved by the Leader of the Opposition and the Leader of ...
Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 11 November 2003MRS K. DICKSONMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (7.06 p.m.): Tonight I want to tell the parliament about aremarkable lady, Kath Dickson, whose funeral was held in Toowoomba just recently. Kath ...
Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 13 November 2003DISASTER MANAGEMENT BILLMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (4.59 p.m.): I rise to speak to the Disaster ManagementBill and take the opportunity to join with our shadow minister in supporting ...
Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 13 November 2003RACING INDUSTRYMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (7.09 p.m.): The harness racing industry in Queenslandis fighting for survival underneath the umbrella of an uninterested Racing Minister and a ...
Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 25 November 2003POLICE POWERS AND RESPONSIBILITIES AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (5.03 p.m.): The Police Powers and Responsibilities andOther Legislation Amendment Bill ...
Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 26 November 2003TOURISM, RACING AND FAIR TRADING [MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS] BILLMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (2.30 p.m.): The Tourism, Racing and Fair Trading(Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2003 deals ...
Speech byHon. MIKE REYNOLDSMEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLEHansard 26 February 2003AMBULANCE LEVYHon. M. F. REYNOLDS (Townsville—ALP) (Minister for Emergency Services and MinisterAssisting the Premier in North Queensland) (6.15 p.m.): I move the following amendment: ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 29 May 2003MINISTERIAL STATEMENTMr W. T. D'ArcyHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier and Minister for Trade) (2.30 p.m.), byleave: In a smear campaign which the opposition started ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 3 June 2003MINISTERIAL STATEMENTItalian National DayHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier and Minister for Trade) (9.36 a.m.):'Felice Feste Nationale' were the words I used last night ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 3 June 2003MINISTERIAL STATEMENTMr W. T. D'ArcyHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier and Minister for Trade) (9.39 a.m.): Fromtime to time I have had occasion to be critical of the ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 3 June 2003MINISTERIAL STATEMENTSuncorp Stadium; Rotary International ConventionHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier and Minister for Trade) (9.39 a.m.): OnSunday an elderly couple ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 3 June 2003MINISTERIAL STATEMENTEmployment GrowthHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier and Minister for Trade) (9.43 a.m.):Queensland had the strongest employment growth rate of any ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 15 May 2003MINISTERIAL STATEMENTSARS, English Language StudentsHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier and Minister for Trade) (9.52 a.m.):Finally, I want to update the House on the ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 15 May 2003PARLIAMENT OF QUEENSLAND AMENDMENT BILL (No. 2)Hon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier and Minister for Trade) (11.31 a.m.): Imove—That the bill be now read a second time.I am ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 27 May 2003MINISTERIAL STATEMENTGreat Barrier ReefHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier and Minister for Trade) (9.33 a.m.): TheGreat Barrier Reef contributes an estimated $1.5 billion ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 27 May 2003MINISTERIAL STATEMENTTree ClearingHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier and Minister for Trade) (9.36 a.m.):Long-running discussions with the Commonwealth about land ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 28 May 2003MINISTERIAL STATEMENTPaedophiliaHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier and Minister for Trade) (11.30 a.m.), byleave: I refer to matters raised in this House this morning. I ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 28 May 2003SELECT COMMITTEE ON PARLIAMENTARY ENTITLEMENTSHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier and Minister for Trade) (6.07 p.m.): I wishto make a contribution in relation to this ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 29 May 2003MINISTERIAL STATEMENTTeacher NumbersHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier and Minister for Trade) (9.36 a.m.):Nothing matters more than the future of our children and young ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 29 May 2003MINISTERIAL STATEMENTAustralian CitizenshipHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier and Minister for Trade) (9.39 a.m.): It isoften said that we live in the greatest country on ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 29 May 2003MINISTERIAL STATEMENTProfessor Janette Turner HospitalHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier and Minister for Trade) (9.40 a.m.): It isright that I take the time to recognise ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 28 May 2003MINISTERIAL STATEMENTCapital City Policy and Task Force; State Government-Brisbane City Council PartnershipHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier and Minister for Trade) ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 27 May 2003MINISTERIAL STATEMENTQueensland Bioscience PrecinctHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier and Minister for Trade) (9.39 a.m.): TheSmart State confirmed its position as a ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 27 May 2003MINISTERIAL STATEMENTSmithsonian FellowshipsHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier and Minister for Trade) (9.42 a.m.):Queensland's relationship with the prestigious ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 27 May 2003MINISTERIAL STATEMENTState FinancesHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier and Minister for Trade) (9.45 a.m.): I ampleased to report that Standard and Poor's, Fitch Ratings ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 27 May 2003MINISTERIAL STATEMENTAustralian Magnesium CorporationHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier and Minister for Trade) (12.30 p.m.), byleave: The Australian Magnesium ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 28 May 2003MINISTERIAL STATEMENTFloricultureHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier and Minister for Trade) (9.32 a.m.):Native floriculture, the cultivation of flowers and foliage, has ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 28 May 2003MINISTERIAL STATEMENTPrincess Alexandra Hospital, TelemedicineHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier and Minister for Trade) (9.36 a.m.): LastMonday I witnessed a world ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 28 May 2003MINISTERIAL STATEMENTCommunity Cabinet Meeting, AspleyHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier and Minister for Trade) (9.40 a.m.): TheAspley community cabinet meeting was ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 3 June 2003MINISTERIAL STATEMENTCatalystHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier and Minister for Trade) (9.47 a.m.): Iwant to highlight the latest edition of Catalyst, which I table for ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 3 June 2003MINISTERIAL STATEMENTPublic Service NumbersHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier and Minister for Trade) (9.48 a.m.): Iwant to deal with the issue of Public Service numbers. ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 3 June 2003MINISTERIAL STATEMENTAustralian Magnesium CorporationHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier and Minister for Trade) (11.30 a.m.), byleave: In announcements to the Australian ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 29 May 2003MINISTERIAL STATEMENTFunding, Child ProtectionHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier and Minister for Trade) (9.41 a.m.): Thisgovernment's record of actions to protect ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 4 June 2003MINISTERIAL STATEMENTGovernor of QueenslandHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier and Minister for Trade) (9.36 a.m.): I wishto inform the House that Quentin Bryce will be ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 27 November 2003VALEDICTORYHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier and Minister for Trade) (3.24 p.m.): Aswe reflect on 2003 we should pause for a moment and remember some special people ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 27 November 2003MINISTERIAL STATEMENTMulticulturalismHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier and Minister for Trade) (9.37 a.m.): Thegovernment's recent achievements with regard to ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 27 November 2003MINISTERIAL STATEMENTOverseas Trade and Investment OfficesHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier and Minister for Trade) (9.38 a.m.): Iwould like to update the House on ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 27 November 2003MINISTERIAL STATEMENTPremier's Awards for Excellence in Public Sector ManagementHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier and Minister for Trade) (9.38 a.m.): Lastnight I ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 27 November 2003MINISTERIAL STATEMENTLand ClearingHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier and Minister for Trade) (9.41 a.m.): Iwant to deal today with land clearing. On 22 May the ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 27 November 2003MINISTERIAL STATEMENTHealth ServicesHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier and Minister for Trade) (9.46 a.m.):Finally, in relation to health, I have a ministerial ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 27 November 2003MINISTERIAL STATEMENTHon. K. HaywardHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier and Minister for Trade) (11.31 a.m.), byleave: Today the Crime and Misconduct Commission and ...
Speech byPETER LAWLORMEMBER FOR SOUTHPORTHansard 25 February 2003SOUTHPORT MEALS ON WHEELSMr LAWLOR (Southport—ALP) (7.38 p.m.): Tonight I rise to speak about a most worthwhile andimportant community organisation, Meals on Wheels. This is a community service ...
Speech byPETER LAWLORMEMBER FOR SOUTHPORTHansard 26 February 2003OCCUPANTS [HOME INVASION] PROTECTION BILLMr LAWLOR (Southport—ALP) (8.42 p.m.): I am amazed at this bill. I think that the bill shouldbe retitled the 'Dolly get your gun' bill. As the ...
Speech byPETER LAWLORMEMBER FOR SOUTHPORTHansard 11 March 2003PROHIBITION OF HUMAN CLONING BILLREGULATION OF RESEARCH INVOLVING HUMAN EMBRYOS ANDASSISTED REPRODUCTIVE TECHNOLOGY BILLMr LAWLOR (Southport—ALP) (12.46 a.m.): I rise to support the Regulation of ...
Speech byPETER LAWLORMEMBER FOR SOUTHPORTHansard 13 March 2003FADDEN ELECTORATEMr LAWLOR (Southport—ALP) (10.16 a.m.): There has been a change in the oppositionleadership and there may even be a new coalition, although that marriage has not yet ...
Speech byPETER LAWLORMEMBER FOR SOUTHPORTHansard 26 March 2003HEALTH AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr LAWLOR (Southport—ALP) (2.44 p.m.): I rise to support the Health and Other LegislationAmendment Bill 2003. This bill amends 19 Health portfolio acts ...
Speech byPETER LAWLORMEMBER FOR SOUTHPORTHansard 27 March 2003GOLD COAST MAGIC MILLIONS CARNIVALMr LAWLOR (Southport—ALP) (7.26 p.m.): I rise to congratulate the organisers of the ConradJupiters Magic Millions racing carnival and the Magic Millions Sale ...
Speech byPETER LAWLORMEMBER FOR SOUTHPORTHansard 15 May 2003CROSSROADS RECOVERY ASSOCIATIONMr LAWLOR (Southport—ALP) (7.16 p.m.): I had the pleasure Monday week ago of attendingthe 'Celebration in the park family day'. I represented and addressed the ...
Speech byPETER LAWLORMEMBER FOR SOUTHPORTHansard 27 May 2003RESIDENTIAL TENANCIES AUTHORITY AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr LAWLOR (Southport—ALP) (6.08 p.m.): I rise in support of this bill, and I particularly directmy remarks to the provisions which ...
Speech byPETER LAWLORMEMBER FOR SOUTHPORTHansard 29 May 2003MEDICAREMr LAWLOR (Southport—ALP) (7.16 p.m.): Recently I conducted a phone poll of generalpractitioners which revealed a high level of community confusion in relation to Medicare bulkbilling. ...
Speech byPETER LAWLORMEMBER FOR SOUTHPORTHansard 4 June 2003DANGEROUS PRISONERS [SEXUAL OFFENDERS] BILLMr LAWLOR (Southport—ALP) (3.17 p.m.): It gives me great pleasure to support thisDangerous Prisoners (Sexual Offenders) Bill 2003. At the outset I would ...
Speech byPETER LAWLORMEMBER FOR SOUTHPORTHansard 2 April 2003CIVIL LIABILITY BILLMr LAWLOR (Southport—ALP) (11.31 a.m.): I rise to support the Civil Liability Bill 2003, which ispart of a national process of tort reform. Queensland made an early commitment to ...
Speech byPETER LAWLORMEMBER FOR SOUTHPORTHansard 30 April 2003SENIORS ACCOMMODATION, SOUTHPORTMr LAWLOR (Southport—ALP) (12.27 a.m.): I draw to the attention of the House the great workthat is being done by the Minister for Public Works and Minister for ...
Speech byPETER LAWLORMEMBER FOR SOUTHPORTHansard 14 May 2003RACING INDUSTRYMr LAWLOR (Southport—ALP) (6.49 p.m.): I rise to support the amendment to the motion. Theoriginal motion again demonstrates the hypocrisy of the opposition on the question of the ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 27 November 2003MINISTERIAL STATEMENTSkilled MigrationHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier and Minister for Trade) (9.39 a.m.):Skilled migration is important to Queensland. Many ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 27 November 2003MINISTERIAL STATEMENTGold Coast Schoolies Week 2003Hon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier and Minister for Trade) (9.40 a.m.):Police estimated that there were 20,000 ...
Speech byPETER LAWLORMEMBER FOR SOUTHPORTHansard 1 April 2003CORONERS BILL; CREMATIONS BILLMr LAWLOR (Southport—ALP) (4.02 p.m.): I rise to participate in this cognate debate on theCoroners Bill 2002 and the Cremations Bill 2002. Dealing firstly with the ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 27 November 2003MINISTERIAL STATEMENTWomenHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier and Minister for Trade) (9.34 a.m.):Women are helping to transform Queensland into the Smart State and ...
Speech byPETER LAWLORMEMBER FOR SOUTHPORTHansard 27 February 2003BODY CORPORATE AND COMMUNITY MANAGEMENT AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENTBILLMr LAWLOR (Southport—ALP) (4.42 p.m.): I rise to support the Body Corporate andCommunity Management and Other ...
Speech byHon. R. WELFORDMEMBER FOR EVERTONHansard11 March 2003MINISTERIAL STATEMENTDrug Court TrialHon. R. J. WELFORD (Everton—ALP) (Attorney-General and Minister for Justice) (9.56 a.m.): Iam pleased to advise the House that a radical program introduced more ...
Speech byHon. R. WELFORDMEMBER FOR EVERTONHansard 11 March 2003CIVIL LIABILITY BILLHon. R. J. WELFORD (Everton—ALP) (Attorney-General and Minister for Justice) (12.44 p.m.): Imove—That the bill be now read a second time.During the past 18 months, the rapid ...
Speech byHon. R. WELFORDMEMBER FOR EVERTONHansard 12 March 2003CRIMINAL DEFAMATION AMENDMENT BILLHon. R. J. WELFORD (Everton—ALP) (Attorney-General and Minister for Justice) (8.30 p.m.): Atthe outset, I will put on the record that the government does not ...
Speech byHon. R. WELFORDMEMBER FOR EVERTONHansard 1 April 2003CORONERS BILL; CREMATIONS BILLHon. R. J. WELFORD (Everton—ALP) (Attorney-General and Minister for Justice) (5.24 p.m.), inreply: I thank all honourable members for their contribution to the debate ...
Speech byHon. R. WELFORDMEMBER FOR EVERTONHansard 2 April 2003CRIMINAL CODE (PALLIATIVE CARE) AMENDMENT BILLHon. R. J. WELFORD (Everton—ALP) (Attorney-General and Minister for Justice) (8.30 p.m.):On 12 March 2003, the member for Nicklin introduced into ...
Speech byHon. R. WELFORDMEMBER FOR EVERTONHansard 3 April 2003CIVIL LIABILITY BILLHon. R. J. WELFORD (Everton—ALP) (Attorney-General and Minister for Justice) (4.54 p.m.), inreply: I thank all members for their contributions to this extensive debate on a very ...
Speech byHon. R. WELFORDMEMBER FOR EVERTONHansard 29 April 2003BIRTHS, DEATHS AND MARRIAGES REGISTRATION BILLHon. R. J. WELFORD (Everton—ALP) (Attorney-General and Minister for Justice) (2.34 p.m.): Imove—That the bill be now read a second time.I have ...
Speech byHon. R. SCHWARTENMEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTONHansard 10 September 2003MINISTERIAL STATEMENTSuncorp StadiumHon. R. E. SCHWARTEN (Rockhampton—ALP) (Minister for Public Works and Minister forHousing) (10.06 a.m.): The Courier-Mail in its editorial piece ...
Speech byHon. R. SCHWARTENMEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTONHansard 11 September 2003MINISTERIAL STATEMENTHome Assist Secure Hon. R. E. SCHWARTEN (Rockhampton—ALP) (Minister for Public Works and Minister forHousing) (10.07 a.m.): This year marks the 10th anniversary of ...
Speech byHon. R. SCHWARTENMEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTONHansard 11 September 2003HOUSING BILLHon. R. E. SCHWARTEN (Rockhampton—ALP) (Minister for Public Works and Minister forHousing) (12.36 p.m.), in reply: The opposition and the member for Gladstone raised a number ...
Speech byHon. R. SCHWARTENMEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTONHansard 7 October 2003MINISTERIAL STATEMENTFederal Housing MinisterHon. R. E. SCHWARTEN (Rockhampton—ALP) (Minister for Public Works and Minister forHousing) (10.04 a.m.): Recently there has been increased media ...
Speech byHon. R. SCHWARTENMEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTONHansard 8 October 2003DEPARTMENT OF FAMILIES; CHILD ABUSEHon. R. E. SCHWARTEN (Rockhampton—ALP) (Minister for Public Works and Minister forHousing) (6.41 p.m.): I rise to speak in support of the amendment. I ...
Speech byHon. R. WELFORDMEMBER FOR EVERTONHansard 26 February 2003SEXUAL OFFENCES [PROTECTION OF CHILDREN] AMENDMENT BILLHon. R. J. WELFORD (Everton—ALP) (Attorney-General and Minister for Justice) (3.39 p.m.), inreply: I close this debate by thanking all ...
Speech byHon. R. WELFORDMEMBER FOR EVERTONHansard 26 February 2003FINANCIAL SERVICES REFORM [CONSEQUENTIAL AMENDMENTS] BILLHon. R. J. WELFORD (Everton—ALP) (Attorney-General and Minister for Justice) (5.02 p.m.), inreply: I thank honourable members for their ...
Speech byHon. R. WELFORDMEMBER FOR EVERTONHansard 26 February 2003OCCUPANTS (HOME INVASION) PROTECTION BILLHon. R. J. WELFORD (Everton—ALP) (Attorney-General and Minister for Justice) (8.30 p.m.):Let there be no misunderstanding about the government's ...
Speech byHon. R. SCHWARTENMEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTONHansard 29 May 2003MINISTERIAL STATEMENTBrisbane CBD ProjectsHon. R. E. SCHWARTEN (Rockhampton—ALP) (Minister for Public Works and Minister forHousing) (10.02 a.m.): I want to report to the House the progress on ...
Speech byHon. R. SCHWARTENMEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTONHansard 3 June 2003MINISTERIAL STATEMENTPublic HousingHon. R. E. SCHWARTEN (Rockhampton—ALP) (Minister for Public Works and Minister forHousing) (10.04 a.m.): Housing solutions in remote areas of Queensland ...