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Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 15 September 1999 BURNETT REGIONMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (6.26 p.m.): Tonight, this debate is about support for thegood people who live in the South Burnett area, those people who time and time ...
Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 17 September 1999 1999 STATE BUDGETMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (3.33 p.m.): It was interesting to listen to the blase wayin which the previous speaker in this debate approached the issue of the ...
Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 27 October 1999 APPROPRIATION BILLEstimates Committee BReportMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (3.11 p.m.): In joining this debate, I would like to thankthe other members of the Estimates committee and ...
Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 27 October 1999 LIQUOR AMENDMENT BILLMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (9.47 p.m.): One of the things that has come through inthis debate tonight and on the previous occasions when we have debated this ...
Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 28 October 1999 APPROPRIATION BILLEstimates Committee FReportMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (2.43 p.m.): In addressing the report of EstimatesCommittee F, I want to concentrate on that part of the Budget ...
Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 23 November 1999 JUVENILE CRIMEMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (12.09 p.m.): This afternoon I wish to speak aboutjuvenile crime in the central business district of Toowoomba and the very serious efforts ...
Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 24 November 1999 POLICE RESOURCESMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (10.06 a.m.): In 18 short months the Beattie LaborGovernment has already squandered the legacy left by the coalition Government of a ...
Speech byMr N. ROBERTSMEMBER FOR NUDGEEHansard 24 August 1999MATURE AGE UNEMPLOYMENTMr ROBERTS (Nudgee—ALP) (7.15 p.m.): I wish to speak on a subject which does not receivethe attention it deserves in the media and in the policy framework of Governments. ...
Speech byMr N. ROBERTSMEMBER FOR NUDGEEHansard 25 August 1999ROAD TRANSPORT REFORM BILLMr ROBERTS (Nudgee—ALP) (2.30 p.m.): I wish to make some comments about the proposednew penalties relating to the overloading of heavy vehicles. Firstly, I commend the ...
Speech byMr N. ROBERTSMEMBER FOR NUDGEEHansard 25 August 1999SCHOOL UNIFORM BILLMr ROBERTS (Nudgee—ALP) (9.10 p.m.): In October last year I called on the Government toexamine the possibility of providing legislative support to schools that chose the ...
Speech byMr N. ROBERTSMEMBER FOR NUDGEEHansard 27 August 1999TAB QUEENSLAND LIMITED PRIVATISATION BILLMr ROBERTS (Nudgee—ALP) (3.10 p.m.): I rise to speak on the TAB Queensland LimitedPrivatisation Bill. As I have said before in this place, I have a strong ...
Speech byMr N. ROBERTSMEMBER FOR NUDGEEHansard 15 September 1999QUEENSLAND NUDGEE BROTHERS AUSSIMASTERS SWIMMING CLUBMr ROBERTS (Nudgee—ALP) (10.22 a.m.): I wish to talk about asporting group in my electorate that is doing wonderful things to increase ...
Speech byMr N. ROBERTSMEMBER FOR NUDGEEHansard 16 September 1999STATE BUDGETMr ROBERTS (Nudgee—ALP) (3.56 p.m.): I want to make some comments on the Budgetmeasures affecting my electorate and also on some recent improvements to facilities throughout thearea. ...
Speech byMr N. ROBERTSMEMBER FOR NUDGEEHansard 23 March 1999MILLENNIUM BUGMr ROBERTS (Nudgee—ALP) (10.22 a.m.): The Department of State Development is to beapplauded for taking steps to help resolve the year 2000 millennium bug problem. Its year ...
Speech byMr N. ROBERTSMEMBER FOR NUDGEEHansard 24 March 1999CORRECTIVE SERVICES LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr ROBERTS (Nudgee—ALP) (5.20 p.m.): I am pleased to have the opportunity to speak tothis Bill, particularly that aspect of it dealing with the ...
Speech byMr N. ROBERTSMEMBER FOR NUDGEEHansard 13 April 1999EXPLOSIVES BILLMr ROBERTS (Nudgee—ALP) (3.53 p.m.): I rise to say a few words about an important industryfor Queensland. Australia, with its extensive resource base, is a major user of explosives. ...
Speech byMr N. ROBERTSMEMBER FOR NUDGEEHansard 14 April 1999WORKCOVER QUEENSLAND AMENDMENT BILLMr ROBERTS (Nudgee—ALP) (3.45 p.m.): It is great to be a part of a Government that isgetting things done and is willing to do something about putting some fairness ...
Speech byMr N. ROBERTSMEMBER FOR NUDGEEHansard 14 April 1999WORKCOVER QUEENSLAND AMENDMENT BILLMr ROBERTS (Nudgee—ALP) (3.45 p.m.): It is great to be a part of a Government that isgetting things done and is willing to do something about putting some fairness ...
Speech byMr N. ROBERTSMEMBER FOR NUDGEEHansard 15 April 1999ELECTRICITY INDUSTRYMr ROBERTS (Nudgee—ALP) (6.18 p.m.): I second the amendment moved by the honourablemember for Mount Isa. The Labor Government inherited an electricity system which over the ...
Speech byMr N. ROBERTSMEMBER FOR NUDGEEHansard 27 April 1999NATIONAL COMPETITION POLICYMr ROBERTS (Nudgee—ALP) (10.12 a.m.): The One Nation solution to issues arising out of theimplementation of National Competition Policy is to abolish it—a notion with as ...
Speech byMr N. ROBERTSMEMBER FOR NUDGEEHansard 29 April 1999PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEEReportMr ROBERTS (Nudgee—ALP) (10.13 a.m.): I lay upon the table of the House the Public WorksCommittee's report No. 56 on its inquiry into the construction of public housing ...
Speech byMr N. ROBERTSMEMBER FOR NUDGEEHansard 29 April 1999COAL MINING SAFETY AND HEALTH BILLMINING AND QUARRYING SAFETY AND HEALTH BILLMr ROBERTS (Nudgee—ALP) (12.20 p.m.): It was interesting to listen to the contributions of themembers opposite, ...
Speech byMr N. ROBERTSMEMBER FOR NUDGEEHansard 25 May 1999COMMUNITY HALL, BANYO/NUDGEEMr ROBERTS (Nudgee—ALP) (11.12 p.m.): A new community hall is required to service localschool and community needs in the suburbs of Banyo, Nudgee, Northgate, Virginia East ...
Speech byMr N. ROBERTSMEMBER FOR NUDGEEHansard 27 May 1999PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEEReport No. 56Mr ROBERTS (Nudgee—ALP) (10.15 a.m.): Overall, the committee was satisfied with theendeavours of the Department of Housing to address the growing demand for seniors ...
Speech byMr N. ROBERTSMEMBER FOR NUDGEEHansard 8 June 1999DENTAL THERAPISTSMr ROBERTS (Nudgee—ALP) (10.29 a.m.): The union representing dentists, the AustralianDental Association of Queensland, has been quite vocal in claiming the potential of threats to ...
Speech byMr N. ROBERTSMEMBER FOR NUDGEEHansard 9 June 1999INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS BILLMr ROBERTS (Nudgee—ALP) (3.57 p.m.): This Bill restores some fairness and balance backinto the industrial relations system, which is in stark contrast to the attack dog and ...
Speech byMr N. ROBERTSMEMBER FOR NUDGEEHansard 10 June 1999TRANSPORT INFRASTRUCTUREMr ROBERTS (Nudgee—ALP) (6.49 p.m.): In the midst of the noisy and confused contributionsof members opposite, I want to talk about something positive and constructive in terms ...
Speech byMr N. ROBERTSMEMBER FOR NUDGEEHansard 2 December 1999PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEEBackflow Prevention ProgramsMr ROBERTS (Nudgee—ALP) (10.18 a.m.): I move—"That this House take note of Public Works Committee report No. 61 on public sectorbackflow ...
Speech byMr N. ROBERTSMEMBER FOR NUDGEEHansard 8 December 1999CRIME STOPPERSMr ROBERTS (Nudgee—ALP) (10.28 a.m.): Since my election to this Parliament in 1995, I havetaken a keen interest in crime prevention activities within my electorate. One of the main ...
Speech byMr N. ROBERTSMEMBER FOR NUDGEEHansard 8 December 1999ELECTRICITY AND GAS LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr ROBERTS (Nudgee—ALP) (3.37 p.m.): As a former electrician and official of the ElectricalTrades Union, I always take an active interest in ...
Speech byMrs NITACUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR BUNDABERGHansard 3 March 1999PORT OF BUNDABERGMrs NITA CUNNINGHAM (Bundaberg— ALP) (10.29 a.m.): I bring to the attention of the Housea momentous occasion for Bundaberg—the arrival of the first passenger ship at the port ...
Speech byMrs NITACUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR BUNDABERGHansard 9 March 1999LAND AND RESOURCES TRIBUNAL BILLMrs NITA CUNNINGHAM (Bundaberg— ALP) (5.26 p.m.): I join my colleagues on this side ofthe House in unreservedly supporting the Land and Resources Tribunal Bill. ...
Speech byMrs NITACUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR BUNDABERGHansard 10 March 1999CORRECTIVE SERVICES AND PENALTIES AND SENTENCES AMENDMENT BILLMrs NITA CUNNINGHAM (Bundaberg— ALP) (8.47 p.m.): I am joining the debate on theCorrective Services and Penalties and Sentences ...
Speech byMrs NITACUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR BUNDABERGHansard 11 March 1999RURAL QUEENSLANDMrs NITA CUNNINGHAM (Bundaberg— ALP) (6.44 p.m.): I rise to support the amendment andto oppose the motion put forward by the Opposition. On a regular basis since this ...
Speech byMrs NITACUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR BUNDABERGHansard 13 April 1999CRIMINAL CODE (STALKING) AMENDMENT BILLMrs NITA CUNNINGHAM (Bundaberg) (5.55 p.m.): I rise to speak in support of the CriminalCode (Stalking) Amendment Bill 1999, and I congratulate the ...
Speech byMr N. ROBERTSMEMBER FOR NUDGEEHansard 28 October 1999APPROPRIATION BILLEstimates Committee FReportMr ROBERTS (Nudgee—ALP) (12.47 p.m.): I place on record my thanks to all committeemembers for their input into the Estimates process and also to ...
Speech byMr N. ROBERTSMEMBER FOR NUDGEEHansard 28 October 1999MINISTER FOR MINES AND ENERGYMr ROBERTS (Nudgee—ALP) (6.41 p.m.): The electricity industry structure that was put in placeby the former coalition Government was clearly set up to privatise the ...
Speech byMr N. ROBERTSMEMBER FOR NUDGEEHansard 10 November 1999NATIONAL COMPETITION POLICYMr ROBERTS (Nudgee—ALP) (11.25 p.m.): The current Labor Government provides more thana glimmer of hope for those of us who believe that Governments should intervene in ...
Speech byMr N. ROBERTSMEMBER FOR NUDGEEHansard 11 November 1999ST GEORGE IRRIGATION AREAMr ROBERTS (Nudgee—ALP) (6.26 p.m.): Earlier this year I had the opportunity to visit StGeorge as Chairman of the Public Works Committee to inspect the St George ...
Speech byMr N. ROBERTSMEMBER FOR NUDGEEHansard 24 November 1999COMMUNITY AND SCHOOL FACILITIESMr ROBERTS (Nudgee—ALP) (11 p.m.): Tonight I wish to speak about the shared use ofcommunity and school facilities and particularly the partnerships that can be ...
Speech byMr N. ROBERTSMEMBER FOR NUDGEEHansard 25 November 1999ANZAC DAY AMENDMENT BILLMr ROBERTS (Nudgee—ALP) (12.35 p.m.): I just want to take a brief moment to pay tribute tothe workers in some of my local sub-branches. A number of them have already been ...
Speech byMr N. ROBERTSMEMBER FOR NUDGEEHansard 30 November 1999PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEEReportMr ROBERTS (Nudgee—ALP) (10.04 a.m.): I lay upon the table of the House the Public WorksCommittee's report No. 61 on public sector backflow prevention programs. The ...
Speech byMr N. ROBERTSMEMBER FOR NUDGEEHansard 30 November 1999CASUAL EMPLOYMENTMr ROBERTS (Nudgee—ALP) (11.59 a.m.): More than a quarter of Queensland's work force isemployed on a casual basis. Some estimates place the figure as high as one third. This has ...
Speech byMr N. ROBERTSMEMBER FOR NUDGEEHansard 29 April 1999MOTOR ACCIDENT INSURANCE AMENDMENT REGULATION (No. 2) 1999Disallowance of Statutory InstrumentMr ROBERTS (Nudgee—ALP) (5.13 p.m.): Despite our best efforts to address road safetyissues and to reduce ...
Speech byMr N. ROBERTSMEMBER FOR NUDGEEHansard 25 May 1999PEOPLE AND PLACES PROFILE, ZILLMEREMr ROBERTS (Nudgee—ALP) (10.15 a.m.): The recent People and Places Profile of GrowingDisadvantage in Queensland by the Queensland Council of Social Service briefly ...
Speech byMr N. ROBERTSMEMBER FOR NUDGEEHansard 24 August 1999BRISBANE AIRPORT PARALLEL RUNWAYMr ROBERTS (Nudgee—ALP) (10.09 a.m.): If the Brisbane Airport Corporation Limited thinks ithas mitigated discontent with its new proposal for a staggered parallel ...
Speech byPHIL REEVESMEMBER FOR MANSFIELDHansard 9 March 1999HEALTH PORTFOLIO Mr REEVES (Mansfield—ALP) (6.50 p.m.): Far from criticising this Government's contribution tohealth services on the Sunshine Coast, members opposite should be praising us for the ...
Speech byPHIL REEVESMEMBER FOR MANSFIELDHansard 11 March 1999NATIONAL EMERGENCY NURSES DAYMr REEVES (Mansfield—ALP) (10.28 a.m.): I wish to highlight a special breed of workers withinour health system, that is, emergency nurses. Last Thursday was National ...
Speech byPHIL REEVESMEMBER FOR MANSFIELDHansard 23 March 1999VOLUNTARY STUDENT UNIONISMMr REEVES (Mansfield—ALP) (11.59 a.m.): The proposal by the Federal coalition to introducevoluntary student unionism is nothing more than an attempt to silence the voice of ...
Speech byPHIL REEVESMEMBER FOR MANSFIELDHansard 23 March 1999GAMING MACHINE AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr REEVES (Mansfield—ALP) (3.58 p.m.): It is with a great deal of pleasure that I rise tosupport the Gaming Machine and Other Legislation Amendment ...
Speech byPHIL REEVESMEMBER FOR MANSFIELDHansard 26 May 1999STOLEN GENERATIONMr REEVES (Mansfield—ALP) (3.33 p.m.): I would like to begin, as I did my first speech in thisParliament, by paying respects to the Jagera people on whose traditional lands this ...
Speech byPHIL REEVESMEMBER FOR MANSFIELDHansard 27 May 1999WISHART STATE SCHOOL PUBLIC SPEAKING COMPETITIONMr REEVES (Mansfield—ALP) (7.20 p.m.): Last week I had the pleasure of being one of thejudges at the Wishart State School public speaking competition. ...
Speech byPETER WELLINGTONMEMBER FOR NICKLINHansard 16 September 1999SENIORS CARDMr WELLINGTON (Nicklin—IND) (10.24 a.m.): I urge this Government to investigate thepossibility of seeking corporate sponsorship for our Seniors Card so that we can provide our ...
Speech byPETER WELLINGTONMEMBER FOR NICKLINHansard 16 September 19991999 STATE BUDGETMr WELLINGTON (Nicklin—IND) (12.43 a.m.): I rise to speak in this Budget debate and notethat the Kenilworth State School is finally getting its general learning block. I ...
Speech byPETER WELLINGTONMEMBER FOR NICKLINHansard 27 October 1999CRIMINAL CODE AMENDMENT BILLMr WELLINGTON (Nicklin—IND) (10.16 a.m.): I move—"That the Bill be now read a second time."The purpose of this Bill is to modernise the law of self-defence in ...
Speech byPETER WELLINGTONMEMBER FOR NICKLINHansard 27 October 1999APPROPRIATION BILLEstimates Committee CReportMr WELLINGTON (Nicklin—IND) (4.17 p.m.): It gives me a great deal of pleasure to speak todayon the conduct and substance of matters raised in ...
Speech byPETER WELLINGTONMEMBER FOR NICKLINHansard 10 November 1999AUSTRALIAN BROADCASTING CORPORATIONMr WELLINGTON (Nicklin—IND) (11.35 p.m.): I rise to speak in support of the motion that hasbeen moved. I would like to comment on its significance. Today, we ...
Speech byPETER WELLINGTONMEMBER FOR NICKLINHansard 10 November 1999SUNSHINE COAST INDEPENDENT LIVING SERVICEMr WELLINGTON (Nicklin—IND) (11.23 p.m.): I rise to congratulate the people involved with theSunshine Coast Independent Living Service on their very ...
Speech byPETER WELLINGTONMEMBER FOR NICKLINHansard 2 December 1999PROSTITUTION BILLMr WELLINGTON (Nicklin—IND) (12.04 p.m.): In speaking to the Prostitution Bill, I acknowledgethat, before it introduced this Bill into the Parliament, the Government continued ...
Speech byPETER WELLINGTONMEMBER FOR NICKLINHansard 7 December 1999FORESTRY AMENDMENT BILLMr WELLINGTON (Nicklin—IND) (11.06 p.m.): I rise to participate in the debate on the ForestryAmendment Bill. I note that the principal objective of this Bill is to give ...
Speech byPETER WELLINGTONMEMBER FOR NICKLINHansard 10 December 1999VEGETATION MANAGEMENT BILLMr WELLINGTON (Nicklin—IND) (12.34 p.m.): I certainly cannot support the VegetationManagement Bill which is commonly referred to as the anti-farmer Bill. This is a ...
Speech byPHIL REEVESMEMBER FOR MANSFIELDHansard 3 March 1999MINISTER FOR RACINGMr REEVES (Mansfield—ALP) (6.53 p.m.): If the Queensland racing industry should haveanyone in its sights it is the coalition and the current and former leaders of the Liberal ...
Speech byPHIL REEVESMEMBER FOR MANSFIELDHansard 9 March 1999POLICE BEAT SHOPFRONT, GARDEN CITYMr REEVES (Mansfield—ALP) (10.27 a.m.): Prior to the election last year, the Labor Party and Icampaigned strongly on community policing. To be effective in crime ...
Speech byPETER WELLINGTONMEMBER FOR NICKLINHansard 10 June 1999INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS BILLMr WELLINGTON (Nicklin—IND) (9.18 p.m.): I rise to participate in the debate on this IndustrialRelations Bill. Tonight I reflect on the first time that I spoke in the ...
Speech byPETER WELLINGTONMEMBER FOR NICKLINHansard 11 June 1999PRIVILEGEComments of Member for CaloundraMr WELLINGTON (Nicklin—IND) (9.31 a.m.): I raise a point of privilege concerning the questionfrom the member for Caloundra to the Minister for Education in ...
Speech byPETER WELLINGTONMEMBER FOR NICKLINHansard 22 July 1999MAPLETON STATE SCHOOL CENTENARYMr WELLINGTON (Nicklin—IND) (10.28 a.m.): Last Saturday, I had the honour of officiallyopening the Mapleton State School's centenary celebrations. The school opened ...
Speech byPETER WELLINGTONMEMBER FOR NICKLINHansard 17 August 1999CENSURE OF MEMBER FOR IPSWICHMr WELLINGTON (Nicklin—IND) (6.45 p.m.): I rise to speak in support of the censure motionmoved by the Leader of the Opposition and agree that while the member for ...
Speech byPETER WELLINGTONMEMBER FOR NICKLINHansard 17 August 1999INTERACTIVE GAMBLING (PLAYER PROTECTION) AMENDMENT BILLMr WELLINGTON (Nicklin—IND) (12.14 a.m.): I rise to speak in support of the InteractiveGambling (Player Protection) Amendment Bill that has ...
Speech byPETER WELLINGTONMEMBER FOR NICKLINHansard 18 August 1999MR P. APPLEBYMr WELLINGTON (Nicklin—IND) (10.27 a.m.): Yesterday, I spoke in this House in relation to atelephone conversation that I had with Paul Appleby, the chief executive officer of ...
Speech byPETER WELLINGTONMEMBER FOR NICKLINHansard 18 August 1999SCHOOL UNIFORM BILLMr WELLINGTON (Nicklin—IND) (10.56 p.m.): I rise to speak in support of the Opposition'sSchool Uniform Bill. I reached this decision after consulting with school P & C ...
Speech byPETER WELLINGTONMEMBER FOR NICKLINHansard 25 August 1999DRUG ABUSEMr WELLINGTON (Nicklin—IND) (10.12 a.m.): While I was overseas on the recent ParliamentaryInformation Technology Trade Delegation, I took time out to meet with law enforcement ...
Speech byPETER WELLINGTONMEMBER FOR NICKLINHansard 26 August 1999SKATEBOARDERSMr WELLINGTON (Nicklin—IND) (7.22 p.m.): Skateboards provide a lot of enjoyment to theirowners, but I am disappointed to have to say that quite a few riders ride them on public ...
Speech byPETER WELLINGTONMEMBER FOR NICKLINHansard 27 August 1999TAB QUEENSLAND LIMITED PRIVATISATION BILLMr WELLINGTON (Nicklin—IND) (3.26 p.m.): Today, I rise to speak in support of theGovernment's TAB Queensland Limited Privatisation Bill. Last year when I ...
Speech byPETER WELLINGTONMEMBER FOR NICKLINHansard 14 September 1999PALMWOODS BYPASS ROADMr WELLINGTON (Nicklin—IND) (10.06 a.m.): The Maroochy Shire Council is experiencing rapidpopulation growth. These growing pains are placing a lot of pressure on current ...
Speech byPETER WELLINGTONMEMBER FOR NICKLINHansard 15 September 1999CEDAR HILL ORCHIDS PTY LTDMr WELLINGTON (Nicklin—IND) (10.14 a.m.): On 31 August I had the privilege of attending theSunshine Coast Export Excellence Awards presentation. The winner of the ...
Speech byPETER WELLINGTONMEMBER FOR NICKLINHansard 15 September 1999COMMUNITY-BASED REFERENDUM BILLMr WELLINGTON (Nicklin—IND) (10.30 p.m.): I rise to speak in support of the member forCaboolture's Community-Based Referendum Bill. I note that numerous ...
Speech byPHIL REEVESMEMBER FOR MANSFIELDHansard 9 March 1999MT GRAVATT-CAPALABA ROAD Mr REEVES (Mansfield—ALP) (11.40 a.m.): Today I will make the House aware of the No. 1issue in my electorate. I, along with the members for Mount Gravatt, Sunnybank and ...
Speech byPHIL REEVESMEMBER FOR MANSFIELDHansard 8 June 1999QUEENSLAND SLOGAN COMPETITIONMr REEVES (Mansfield—ALP) (10.25 a.m.): I am very proud of the fact that the winning schoolof the Premier's Queensland slogan competition for primary students was a school ...
Speech byPETER WELLINGTONMEMBER FOR NICKLINHansard 9 June 1999WEAPONS AMENDMENT BILLMr WELLINGTON (Nicklin—IND) (8.58 p.m.): I support the concept and operation of a prohibitedpersons register. One of the concerns I have with this Bill is that it will place a ...
Speech byPETER WELLINGTONMEMBER FOR NICKLINHansard 19 August 1999MEALS ON WHEELS, NAMBOURMr WELLINGTON (Nicklin—IND) (7.25 p.m.): I stand this evening to specifically recognise theexcellent service that the Meals on Wheels volunteers and staff in Queensland ...
Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 2 December 1999STATE GOVERNMENT PERFORMANCEHon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (5.10 p.m.): Inseconding the motion moved by the member for Moggill, I wish to ...
Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 3 December 1999FORESTRY AMENDMENT BILLHon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (12.20 p.m.): Insupporting the comments made by my colleagues on this side of the House, ...
Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 9 December 1999STATE GOVERNMENT ADVERTISINGHon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (10.26 a.m.): Againin the Parliament today, we have seen a continuation of the ...
Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 10 December 1999VEGETATION MANAGEMENT BILLHon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (12.13 p.m.): Injoining the debate on the Vegetation Management Bill, I have to say ...
Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 10 December 1999VALEDICTORYHon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (5.18 p.m.): I amhappy to join with the Premier in making this Valedictory address, one of the ...
Speech byMr ROB MITCHELLMEMBER FOR CHARTERS TOWERSHansard 2 March 1999GORDONSTONE MINE DISPUTE; MEMBER FOR FITZROYMr MITCHELL (Charters Towers—NPA) (6.46 p.m.): I rise to support the motion moved by theLeader of the Opposition in the Parliament tonight. As ...
Speech byMr ROB MITCHELLMEMBER FOR CHARTERS TOWERSHansard 3 March 1999ADDRESS IN REPLYMr MITCHELL (Charters Towers—NPA) (11.38 a.m.): In rising to speak in the Address in Replydebate I wish to pledge my allegiance to the Queen and to the Governor, Her ...
Speech byMr ROB MITCHELLMEMBER FOR CHARTERS TOWERSHansard 24 March 1999CORRECTIVE SERVICES AND PENALTIES AND SENTENCES AMENDMENT BILLMr MITCHELL (Charters Towers—NPA) (10.07 p.m.): I have much pleasure in rising to supportthe Corrective Services and Penalties ...
Speech byMr ROB MITCHELLMEMBER FOR CHARTERS TOWERSHansard 25 March 1999EXPLOSIVES BILLMr MITCHELL (Charters Towers—NPA) (5.21 p.m.): It feels like this Bill has had more falsestarts than the Olympic track team. This Bill was introduced in November last year. ...
Speech byMr ROB MITCHELLMEMBER FOR CHARTERS TOWERSHansard 25 March & 13 April 1999EXPLOSIVES BILLMr MITCHELL (Charters Towers—NPA) (5.21 p.m.): It feels like this Bill has had more falsestarts than the Olympic track team. This Bill was introduced in November ...
Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 11 November 1999PUBLIC SECTOR ETHICS AMENDMENT BILLHon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (4.36 p.m.): Thecoalition is in the business of providing better ...
Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 23 November 1999PERSONAL EXPLANATIONMr KluskaHon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (10.13 a.m.), byleave: In the RFA debate on 27 October I referred to the case of ...
Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 23 November 1999LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL (No. 2)Hon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (4.12 p.m.): I rise tojoin the debate on the ...
Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 25 November 1999LIQUOR AMENDMENT BILL, DIVISIONS; GOVERNMENT NUMBERSHon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (10.12 a.m.): At theoutset, I would like to take this ...
Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 30 November 1999STATE GOVERNMENT ACHIEVEMENTSHon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (10.07 a.m.): Lastweek in this Parliament, the can't do Premier detailed to the ...
Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 30 November 1999STATE GOVERNMENT PERFORMANCEHon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (11.49 a.m.): As thisGovernment stumbles towards the halfway mark of the life of ...
Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 30 November 1999TREE-CLEARING GUIDELINESHon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (6 p.m.): I move—"Recognising the threat of mandatory tree-clearing guidelines and the ...
Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 1 December 1999ELECTRICITY GENERATIONHon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (10.16 a.m.): TheTreasurer, as a shareholding Minister in the electricity industry, has ...
Speech byMr ROB MITCHELLMEMBER FOR CHARTERS TOWERSHansard 16 September 19991999 STATE BUDGETMr MITCHELL (Charters Towers—NPA) (11.30 p.m.): The Beattie Budget for 1999-2000 hasreceived a very lukewarm reception by all sectors across Queensland. I suppose ...
Speech byMr ROB MITCHELLMEMBER FOR CHARTERS TOWERSHansard 27 October 1999APPROPRIATION BILLEstimates Committee BReportMr MITCHELL (Charters Towers—NPA) (3.53 p.m.): I rise to speak on the hearings conductedby Estimates Committee B and in so doing I wish to ...
Speech byMr ROB MITCHELLMEMBER FOR CHARTERS TOWERSHansard 27 October 1999APPROPRIATION BILLEstimates Committee CReportMr MITCHELL (Charters Towers—NPA) (4.20 p.m.): I rise to speak to the report of EstimatesCommittee C and in particular to the portfolio of ...
Speech byMr ROB MITCHELLMEMBER FOR CHARTERS TOWERSHansard 28 October 1999APPROPRIATION BILLEstimates Committee EReportMr MITCHELL (Charters Towers—NPA) (12.01 p.m.): I rise to speak to the report of EstimatesCommittee E, especially as it relates to the ...
Speech byMr ROB MITCHELLMEMBER FOR CHARTERS TOWERSHansard 28 October 1999MINISTER FOR MINES AND ENERGYMr MITCHELL (Charters Towers—NPA) (6.36 p.m.): The future of tariff equalisation in this Stateis another issue that this Minister has ducked and one that he ...
Speech byMr ROB MITCHELLMEMBER FOR CHARTERS TOWERSHansard 24 November 1999HEALTH LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr MITCHELL (Charters Towers—NPA) (2.36 p.m.): I will speak briefly to the Health LegislationAmendment Bill of 1999 and specifically to the amendments ...
Speech byHon. R. SCHWARTENMEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTONHansard 2 March 1999MOTION OF CONDOLENCEDeaths of Mr R. T. McLean, MLA, and Mr L. J. Yewdale, MLAHon. R. E. SCHWARTEN (Rockhampton— ALP) (Minister for Public Works and Minister forHousing) (9.51 a.m.): There is ...
Speech byMr ROB MITCHELLMEMBER FOR CHARTERS TOWERSHansard 29 April 1999QUEENSLAND FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY AMENDMENT REGULATION (No. 1) 1999Disallowance of Statutory InstrumentMr MITCHELL (Charters Towers—NPA) (10.49 p.m.): I am pleased to rise to support ...
Speech byMr ROB MITCHELLMEMBER FOR CHARTERS TOWERSHansard 11 June 1999INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS BILLMr MITCHELL (Charters Towers—NPA) (12 p.m.): I rise to oppose this Labor Government'sIndustrial Relations Bill 1999 and, in doing so, at least at a decent hour. At ...
Speech byMr ROB MITCHELLMEMBER FOR CHARTERS TOWERSHansard 19 August 1999CENTRAL QUEENSLAND TIDIEST TOWN AWARDMr MITCHELL (Charters Towers—NPA) (7.23 p.m.): I was very pleased to hear this week thatClermont was awarded the Central Queensland Tidiest Town ...
Speech byMr ROB MITCHELLMEMBER FOR CHARTERS TOWERSHansard 24 August 1999TOURISM LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr MITCHELL (Charters Towers—NPA) (2.37 p.m.): I rise to speak briefly to the TourismLegislation Amendment Bill, especially in relation to regional ...
Speech byMr ROB MITCHELLMEMBER FOR CHARTERS TOWERSHansard 24 August 1999YOUTH SUICIDE; YELLOW RIBBON PROGRAMMr MITCHELL (Charters Towers—NPA) (7.10 p.m.): Suicide has been a major and concerningtopic for many years now. Why do people commit suicide? How can ...
Speech byMr ROB MITCHELLMEMBER FOR CHARTERS TOWERSHansard 29 April 1999COAL MINING SAFETY AND HEALTH BILLMINING AND QUARRYING SAFETY AND HEALTH BILLMr MITCHELL (Charters Towers—NPA) (12.30 p.m.): Mr Deputy Speaker, I am pleased to seeyou in the chair because ...
Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 10 November 1999LIQUOR AMENDMENT BILLHon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (8.30 p.m.): What isproposed in this Bill is a minor—administrative—change to ...
Speech byMr ROB MITCHELLMEMBER FOR CHARTERS TOWERSHansard 25 August 1999ROAD TRANSPORT REFORM BILLMr MITCHELL (Charters Towers—NPA) (12.44 p.m.): As the shadow Minister has indicated, thecoalition proposes to support this legislation, which makes way for the ...
Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 1 December 1999PROSTITUTION BILLHon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (2.30 p.m.): Inaddressing the Prostitution Bill, I point out that a fundamental measure of the ...
Speech byMr ROB MITCHELLMEMBER FOR CHARTERS TOWERSHansard 15 April 1999ELECTRICITY INDUSTRYMr MITCHELL (Charters Towers—NPA) (10.16 a.m.): Labor incompetence on a classicscale—so familiar to all Australians in recent years—now has another major victim: a cot ...
Speech byMr ROB MITCHELLMEMBER FOR CHARTERS TOWERSHansard 15 April 1999ELECTRICITY INDUSTRYMr MITCHELL (Charters Towers—NPA) (6 p.m.): I move—"That this House condemns the Minister for Mines and Energy for his grossmismanagement of the Queensland electricity ...
Speech byHon. T. M. MACKENROTHMEMBER FOR CHATSWORTHHansard 29 April 1999LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLHon. T. M. MACKENROTH (Chatsworth— ALP) (Minister for Communication and Informationand Minister for Local Government, Planning, ...
Speech byHon. T. M. MACKENROTHMEMBER FOR CHATSWORTHHansard 25 May 1999MEMBERS' AND RELATED PERSONS' REGISTERS OF INTERESTSHon. T. M. MACKENROTH (Chatsworth— ALP) (Leader of the House) (3.47 p.m.): I move—"That—(a) the Resolution of the House dated 19 April ...
Speech byHon. T. M. MACKENROTHMEMBER FOR CHATSWORTHHansard 25 May 1999MEMBERS' AND RELATED PERSONS' REGISTERS OF INTERESTSHon. T. M. MACKENROTH (Chatsworth— ALP) (Leader of the House) (4.23 p.m.), in reply: Ithank the Opposition for its support for the ...
Speech byHon. T. M. MACKENROTHMEMBER FOR CHATSWORTHHansard 8 June 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTY2K ComplianceHon. T. M. MACKENROTH (Chatsworth— ALP) (Minister for Communication and Informationand Minister for Local Government, Planning, Regional and Rural ...
Speech byMr T. MALONEMEMBER FOR MIRANIHansard 15 April 1999ELECTRICITY INDUSTRYMr MALONE (Mirani—NPA) (6.43 p.m.): I rise to support the motion moved by the member forCharters Towers. If the House requires further evidence of a Minister who simply is not ...
Speech byMr T. MALONEMEMBER FOR MIRANIHansard 27 April 1999GOVERNMENT ELECTION PROMISESMr MALONE (Mirani—NPA) (6.35 p.m.): In the past few weeks we have seen the monumentaldishonesty of the Beattie Labor Government exposed. We have also seen exposed the ...
Speech byMr T. MALONEMEMBER FOR MIRANIHansard 27 April 1999SUGAR INDUSTRYMr MALONE (Mirani—NPA) (7.14 p.m.): On 8 and 9 April, Mackay had the distinction of hostingthe first two-day motivational conference hosted by the Canegrowers Network, Mackay, for ...
Speech byMr T. MALONEMEMBER FOR MIRANIHansard 29 April 1999QUEENSLAND FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY AMENDMENT REGULATION (No. 1) 1999 Disallowance of Statutory InstrumentMr MALONE (Mirani—NPA) (10.15 p.m.): I move—"That the Queensland Fire and Rescue Authority ...
Speech byMr T. MALONEMEMBER FOR MIRANIHansard 25 May 1999COALMINING SAFETY AND HEALTH BILLMINING AND QUARRYING SAFETY AND HEALTH BILLMr MALONE (Mirani—NPA) (5.15 p.m.): Workplace health and safety is a matter of utmostconcern to all industries, but it is ...
Speech byMr T. MALONEMEMBER FOR MIRANIHansard 10 June 1999INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS BILLMr MALONE (Mirani—NPA) ( 11.30 a.m.): I rise today to join the growing chorus of discontentwith the Beattie Government's Industrial Relations Bill 1999. The Bill is already ...
Speech byMr T. MALONEMEMBER FOR MIRANIHansard 21 July 1999SCHOOL UNIFORM BILLMr MALONE (Mirani—NPA) (10.42 p.m.): I take great pleasure in speaking to the Opposition'sSchool Uniform Bill. It is true to say that the issue of school uniforms has been bubbling ...
Speech byMr T. MALONEMEMBER FOR MIRANIHansard 25 August 1999ROAD TRANSPORT REFORM BILLMr MALONE (Mirani—NPA) (5.15 p.m.): I rise to speak to this significant piece of legislation, theRoad Transport Reform Bill. Yesterday, my colleague the shadow Minister for ...
Speech byMr T. MALONEMEMBER FOR MIRANIHansard 15 September 1999PRIMARY INDUSTRIES LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr MALONE (Mirani—NPA) (11.39 a.m.): I take great pleasure in speaking to the PrimaryIndustry Legislation Amendment Bill 1999. While the Opposition has ...
Speech byMr T. MALONEMEMBER FOR MIRANIHansard 15 September 1999SUGAR INDUSTRY BILLMr MALONE (Mirani—NPA) (4.30 p.m.): It is with a great deal of pride that I rise to speak to theSugar Industry Bill. With respect to the previous speaker, the member for Mackay, ...
Speech byMr T. MALONEMEMBER FOR MIRANIHansard 16 September 19991999 STATE BUDGETMr MALONE (Mirani—NPA) (1.44 a.m.): This Budget, which the Premier, in his usual over-the-top manner, described as a millennium Budget, is already being seen by people right ...
Speech byMr T. MALONEMEMBER FOR MIRANIHansard 27 October1999APPROPRIATION BILLEstimates Committee BReportMr MALONE (Mirani—NPA) (3.22 p.m.): It gives me a great deal of pleasure to speak to thereport of Estimates Committee B. It became very clear during the ...
Speech byMr T. MALONEMEMBER FOR MIRANIHansard 10 November 1999SUGAR INDUSTRY BILLMr MALONE (Mirani—NPA)(3.30 p.m.): I would like to record a few short words in respect of theBill. With the passing of the Sugar Industry Bill, today is quite an historic day. ...
Speech byMr T. MALONEMEMBER FOR MIRANIHansard 10 November 1999LIQUOR AMENDMENT BILLMr MALONE (Mirani—NPA) (10.11 p.m.): Tonight it gives me great pleasure to speak to theLiquor Amendment Bill, which has been brought into the House by the member for Toowoomba ...
Speech byMr T. MALONEMEMBER FOR MIRANIHansard 10 November 1999SEPTIMUS STATE SCHOOLMr MALONE (Mirani—NPA) (11 p.m.): I would like to draw the attention of the House, andespecially the attention of the Minister for Education, to the proposed closure of ...
Speech byMr T. MALONEMEMBER FOR MIRANIHansard 12 November 1999PERSONAL EXPLANATIONMinister for Emergency ServicesMr MALONE (Mirani—NPA) (9.47 a.m.), by leave: Yesterday in this House, the Minister forEmergency Services delivered what could only be described ...
Speech byMr T. MALONEMEMBER FOR MIRANIHansard 25 November 1999INCREASE IN CRIMEMr MALONE (Mirani—NPA) (6.26 p.m.): It gives me great pleasure to speak on this subjecttonight. The subject of crime is one that will always occupy the minds of Queenslanders, ...
Speech byMr T. MALONEMEMBER FOR MIRANIHansard 26 November 1999PRIMARY INDUSTRY BODIES REFORM BILLMr MALONE (Mirani—NPA) (3.06 p.m.): It gives me great pleasure to speak on the PrimaryIndustry Bodies Reform Bill. It is a very important piece of legislation, as ...
Speech byMr T. MALONEMEMBER FOR MIRANIHansard 9 December1999WATER RESOURCES AMENDMENT BILLMr MALONE (Mirani—NPA) (2.37 p.m.): It is with great pleasure that I rise to speak to the WaterResources Amendment Bill. I think we all realise—and previous speakers ...
Speech byHon. T. M. MACKENROTHMEMBER FOR CHATSWORTHHansard 10 March 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTRegional Communities ProgramHon. T. M. MACKENROTH (Chatsworth— ALP) (Minister for Communication and Informationand Minister for Local Government, Planning, Regional ...
Speech byHon. T. M. MACKENROTHMEMBER FOR CHATSWORTHHansard 10 March 1999STATUTE LAW (MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS) BILLHon. T. M. MACKENROTH (Chatsworth— ALP) (Minister for Communication and Informationand Minister for Local Government, Planning, Regional and ...
Speech byHon. T. M. MACKENROTHMEMBER FOR CHATSWORTHHansard 25 March 1999INTEGRATED PLANNING AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL (No. 2)Hon. T. M. MACKENROTH (Chatsworth— ALP) (Minister for Communication and Informationand Minister for Local Government, ...
Speech byHon. T. M. MACKENROTHMEMBER FOR CHATSWORTHHansard 13 April 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTMillennium BugHon. T. M. MACKENROTH (Chatsworth— ALP) (Minister for Communication and Informationand Minister for Local Government, Planning, Regional and Rural ...
Speech byHon. T. M. MACKENROTHMEMBER FOR CHATSWORTHHansard 13 April 1999YEAR 2000 INFORMATION DISCLOSURE BILLHon. T. M. MACKENROTH (Chatsworth— ALP) (Minister for Communication and Informationand Minister for Local Government, Planning, Regional and Rural ...
Speech byHon. T. M. MACKENROTHMEMBER FOR CHATSWORTHHansard 15 April 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTDisclosure and Registration of Members' InterestsHon. T. M. MACKENROTH (Chatsworth— ALP) (Minister for Communication and Informationand Minister for Local ...
Speech byHon. T. M. MACKENROTHMEMBER FOR CHATSWORTHHansard 27 April 1999STATUTE LAW (MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS) BILLHon. T. M. MACKENROTH (Chatsworth— ALP) (Leader of the House) (3.40 p.m.), in reply: Thereason for increasing the membership is simply to give ...
Speech byMr T. MALONEMEMBER FOR MIRANIHansard 8 December1999STATE COUNTER-DISASTER ORGANISATION AMENDMENT BILLMr MALONE (Mirani—NPA) (12.38 p.m.): From the outset I wish to assure the House that theOpposition is supporting this Bill. There is no doubt that ...
Speech byMr T. MALONEMEMBER FOR MIRANIHansard 30 November 1999SUNSHINE COAST SES FUNCTIONMr MALONE (Mirani—NPA) (1.30 p.m.): On Saturday afternoon I attended a barbecue atBooroomba Dam in the Sunshine Coast hinterland for those people who were involved in the ...
Speech byMr T. MALONEMEMBER FOR MIRANIHansard 25 August 1999QUEENSLAND AMBULANCE SERVICEMr MALONE (Mirani—NPA) (10.25 a.m.): I rise in this House today to alert members to adisgraceful situation which seems to be occurring right around our State on an all too ...
Speech byHon. V. LESTERMEMBER FOR KEPPELHansard 9 June 1999BURNETT WATER STORAGEHon. V. P. LESTER (Keppel—NPA) (6.07 p.m.): I second the motion. It is indicative of this can'tdo Beattie Government that, once again, the Opposition has to come into this House ...
Speech byHon. V. LESTERMEMBER FOR KEPPELHansard 11 June 1999INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS BILLHon. V. P. LESTER (Keppel—NPA) (2.35 p.m.): In this contribution, I wish to talk about thestandard minimum provisions which are provided for in this Bill. They are provisions ...
Speech byHon. V. LESTERMEMBER FOR KEPPELHansard 20 July 1999SOUTH EAST QUEENSLAND REGIONAL FOREST AGREEMENTHon. V. P. LESTER (Keppel—NPA) (6.10 p.m.): Basically, tonight the Opposition is here to yetagain reiterate that we need from this Parliament the ...
Speech byHon. V. LESTERMEMBER FOR KEPPELHansard 13 April 1999FORESTRY INDUSTRYHon. V. P. LESTER (Keppel—NPA) (6 p.m.): I move—"That this Parliament moves to promote the resource, conservation and heritage valuesof the south-east Queensland forest industry ...
Speech byHon. V. LESTERMEMBER FOR KEPPELHansard 15 April 1999WORKCOVER QUEENSLAND AMENDMENT BILLHon. V. P. LESTER (Keppel—NPA) (4.46 p.m.): This Bill is yet another action from thisGovernment based on secrecy and a lack of accountability. In relation to this ...
Speech byHon. V. LESTERMEMBER FOR KEPPELHansard 27 April 1999PARTHENIUM WEEDHon. V. P. LESTER (Keppel—NPA) (10.26 a.m.): I alert the Parliament to the continuing spreadof parthenium weed. This weed, which was imported accidentally from the United States some ...
Speech byHon. V. LESTERMEMBER FOR KEPPELHansard 11 March 1999RURAL QUEENSLANDHon. V. P. LESTER (Keppel—NPA) (6.03 p.m.): I second the motion. Yet again, we are seeingthe early signs of a Labor Government intent on forcing maximum anguish on Queensland's ...
Speech byHon. V. LESTERMEMBER FOR KEPPELHansard 24 March 1999CORRECTIVE SERVICES AND PENALTIES AND SENTENCES AMENDMENT BILLHon. V. P. LESTER (Keppel—NPA) (9.46 p.m.): The public has had an absolute gutful—and Iam not joking—of sentences being imposed on ...
Speech byHon. V. LESTERMEMBER FOR KEPPELHansard 28 April 1999PERFORMANCE OF MINISTERSHon. V. P. LESTER (Keppel—NPA) (6.05 p.m.): I second this motion with great relish. In lessthan 12 months the Beattie Government has managed to achieve what took the Goss ...
Speech byHon. V. LESTERMEMBER FOR KEPPELHansard 25 May 1999MAHOGANY GLIDER HABITAT, LANDOWNER COMPENSATION Hon. V. P. LESTER (Keppel—NPA) (10.17 p.m.): I draw the attention of the House to the plightof the land-holders being affected because mahogany gliders ...
Speech byHon. V. LESTERMEMBER FOR KEPPELHansard 25 May 1999REGIONAL FOREST AGREEMENTHon. V. P. LESTER (Keppel—NPA) (5.56 p.m.): I move—"That this House undertakes only to support a regional forest agreement based on anincrease in jobs in the south-east ...
Speech byHon. V. LESTERMEMBER FOR KEPPELHansard 17 August 1999MACKAY PERMANENT BUILDING SOCIETY, EMU PARKHon. V. P. LESTER (Keppel—NPA) (1.57 a.m.): I wish to place on record from the floor of theParliament the deep appreciation of the people of Emu Park that ...
Speech byHon. V. LESTERMEMBER FOR KEPPELHansard 19 August 1999CAPRICORN COAST FIRE SERVICEHon. V. P. LESTER (Keppel—NPA) (7 p.m.): I was very pleased to learn this afternoon that themember for Charters Towers had received a phone call from the Minister for ...
Speech byHon. V. LESTERMEMBER FOR KEPPELHansard 24 August 1999SOUTH EAST QUEENSLAND REGIONAL FOREST AGREEMENTHon. V. P. LESTER (Keppel—NPA) (10.07 a.m.): I make a plea for the security of the jobs ofthose people who work in the timber towns. We have heard ...
Speech byHon. V. LESTERMEMBER FOR KEPPELHansard 25 August 1999NATIONAL PARKSHon. V. P. LESTER (Keppel—NPA) (10.21 a.m.): This morning I draw the attention of the Houseto the declining condition of many of Queensland's national parks under the Beattie ...
Speech byHon. V. LESTERMEMBER FOR KEPPELHansard 26 August 1999ACQUISITION OF LAND AMENDMENT BILLHon. V. P. LESTER (Keppel—NPA) (3.50 p.m.): As members are well aware, the Queenslandcoalition has been a most staunch advocate of the right to private ownership, ...
Speech byHon. V. LESTERMEMBER FOR KEPPELHansard 14 September 1999GIANT RAT-TAIL GRASSHon. V. P. LESTER (Keppel—NPA) (10.12 a.m.): I refer to the greatest noxious weed threat thatthis nation has ever seen, giant rat-tail grass. This tough type of grass from ...
Speech byHon. V. LESTERMEMBER FOR KEPPELHansard 27 May 1999REGIONAL FOREST AGREEMENTHon. V. P. LESTER (Keppel—NPA) (6.45 p.m.): The Opposition has always supported an RFAbased on science and not on emotion. That is backed up by the huge quantities of ...
Speech byHon. V. LESTERMEMBER FOR KEPPELHansard 9 June 1999ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCYHon. V. P. LESTER (Keppel—NPA) (10.25 a.m.): I am calling upon Minister Welford to explain,apologise and say sorry for the despicable action of officers from his ...
Speech byHon. V. LESTERMEMBER FOR KEPPELHansard 9 June 1999REVOCATION OF STATE FOREST AREASHon. V. P. LESTER (Keppel—NPA) (2.56 p.m.): The Opposition supports this motion. Thereason is that we have carried out a very detailed assessment of the pros and cons ...
Speech byHon. V. LESTERMEMBER FOR KEPPELHansard 17 August 1999MOTIONS OF CONDOLENCEDeaths of Mr C. R. Rappolt and Mr R. B. J. PilbeamHon. V. P. LESTER (Keppel—NPA) (10.22 a.m.): I join in the condolence motion for the formermayor of Rockhampton, Rex Pilbeam, ...
Speech byHon. V. LESTERMEMBER FOR KEPPELHansard 11 March 1999WATER INFRASTRUCTUREHon. V. P. LESTER (Keppel—NPA) (10.19 a.m.): Water infrastructure is the single mostimportant factor in Government job creation. I call on this Government to lift its freeze on ...
Speech byHon. BRIANLITTLEPROUDMEMBER FOR WESTERN DOWNSHansard 8 November 2000APPROPRIATION BILL [No. 2]; APPROPRIATION [PARLIAMENT] BILL [No. 2] Hon. B. G. LITTLEPROUD (Western Downs—NPA) (11.17 p.m.): I listened carefully to thecontribution of the Leader of ...
Speech byBRUCE DAVIDSONMEMBER FOR NOOSAHansard 14 March 2000BORAL MILL, COOROYMr DAVIDSON (Noosa—LP) (7.05 p.m.): In the last session of this Parliament during the debateon tree-clearing guidelines, the Deputy Premier, in commenting on coalition members, ...
Speech byBRUCE DAVIDSONMEMBER FOR NOOSAHansard 16 March 2000TRANSPORT LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr DAVIDSON (Noosa—LP) (12.47 p.m.): In his second-reading speech to the TransportLegislation Amendment Bill, the Minister proposed amendments to a number of ...
Speech byBRUCE DAVIDSONMEMBER FOR NOOSAHansard 13 April 2000STATE HOUSING AMENDMENT BILLMr DAVIDSON (Noosa—LP) (2.43 p.m.): It is pleasing to note that the Minister for Public Worksand Minister for Housing in presenting this amendment to the State Housing ...
Speech byHon. BRIANLITTLEPROUDMEMBER FOR WESTERN DOWNSHansard 31 May 2000TRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT BILLHon. B. G. LITTLEPROUD (Western Downs—NPA) (3.48 p.m.): In rising to make a contributionto the debate on the Training and Employment Bill, I point out that, ...
Speech byHon. BRIANLITTLEPROUDMEMBER FOR WESTERN DOWNSHansard 20 July 2000BUDGET 2000Hon. B. G. LITTLEPROUD (Western Downs—NPA) (5.06 p.m.): I welcome the opportunity totake part in this debate on the Appropriation Bills and to speak about the State Budget. ...
Speech byHon. BRIANLITTLEPROUDMEMBER FOR WESTERN DOWNSHansard 6 September 2000WATER BILLHon. B. G. LITTLEPROUD (Western Downs—NPA) (4.18 p.m.): In speaking to the Water Bill Iwish to advise honourable members that I do not intend to be repetitious. Lots of ...
Speech byMr R. QUINNMEMBER FOR MERRIMACHansard 13 April 2000CENSURE OF BEATTIE GOVERNMENT AND MINISTER FOR TRANSPORT AND MINISTER FORMAIN ROADSMr QUINN (Merrimac—LP) (Deputy Leader of the Liberal Party) (6.10 p.m.) I rise to second themotion moved by the ...
Speech byMr R. QUINNMEMBER FOR MERRIMACHansard 1 June 2000TRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT BILLMr QUINN (Merrimac—LP) (Deputy Leader of the Liberal Party) (4.21 p.m.): In 1997-98, whenthe coalition Government undertook extensive consultation in the preparation of new ...
Speech byMr R. QUINNMEMBER FOR MERRIMACHansard 20 June 2000FUEL SUBSIDY SCHEMEMr QUINN (Merrimac—LP) (Deputy Leader of the Liberal Party) (6.45 p.m.): I rise to support themotion before the House. What we have seen in the last week or so is another startling ...
Speech byMr R. QUINNMEMBER FOR MERRIMACHansard 18 July 2000SECONDARY SCHOOLS RENEWAL PROGRAMMr QUINN (Merrimac—LP) (Deputy Leader of the Liberal Party) (10.26 a.m.): All schools shouldhave good facilities for teaching and learning but the State Secondary ...
Speech byMr R. QUINNMEMBER FOR MERRIMACHansard 20 July 2000BUDGET 2000Mr QUINN (Merrimac—LP) (Deputy Leader of the Liberal Party) (2.43 p.m.): When the Treasurerintroduced this Budget to the House he said it was a Budget for battlers, a Budget for families. ...
Speech byHon. BRIANLITTLEPROUDMEMBER FOR WESTERN DOWNSHansard 7 September 2000VEGETATION MANAGEMENT AMENDMENT BILLHon. B. G. LITTLEPROUD (Western Downs—NPA) (5.27 p.m.): I welcome the opportunity tospeak to the Vegetation Management Amendment Bill. I want to ...
Speech byHon. BRIANLITTLEPROUDMEMBER FOR WESTERN DOWNSHansard 4 October 2000ELECTRICITY AMENDMENT BILLHon. B. G. LITTLEPROUD (Western Downs—NPA) (2.30 p.m.): I rise to speak to the ElectricityAmendment Bill and be supportive of the member for Callide, the ...
Speech byHon. BRIANLITTLEPROUDMEMBER FOR WESTERN DOWNSHansard 5 October 2000DROUGHT DECLARATIONSHon. B. G. LITTLEPROUD (Western Downs—NPA) (6.35 p.m.): I rise to support the originalmotion moved by the member for Hinchinbrook. The member for Hinchinbrook and ...
Speech byHon. BRIANLITTLEPROUDMEMBER FOR WESTERN DOWNSHansard 18 October 2000FOOD PRODUCTION [SAFETY] BILLHon. B. G. LITTLEPROUD (Western Downs—NPA) (5.14 p.m.): I welcome the opportunity tospeak to the Food Production (Safety) Bill 2000. I do not intend to ...
Speech byBRUCE DAVIDSONMEMBER FOR NOOSAHansard 17 May 2000NATIONAL PARK ESTATEMr DAVIDSON (Noosa—LP) (6.07 p.m.): I rise tonight to second the motion moved by mycolleague the member for Keppel and, in doing so, to bring to the attention of members of this ...
Speech byBRUCE DAVIDSONMEMBER FOR NOOSAHansard 1 June 2000TRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT BILLMr DAVIDSON (Noosa—LP) (4.05 p.m.): I rise to speak on the Training and Employment Bill. Itmay be difficult for members to find it, but hidden away at the back of this Bill ...
Speech byBRUCE DAVIDSONMEMBER FOR NOOSAHansard 21 June 2000MRS B. HARWOODMr DAVIDSON (Noosa—LP) (10.27 a.m.): I wish to bring to the attention of the House yetanother cowardly attack on a member of the general public by the Minister for Public Works ...
Speech byMr R. QUINNMEMBER FOR MERRIMACHansard 23 August 2000APPROPRIATION BILL, ESTIMATES COMMITTEE DMr QUINN (Merrimac—LP) (Deputy Leader of the Liberal Party) (4.18 p.m.): The reallydisappointing thing about the Beattie Government's third Education budget ...
Speech byMr R. QUINNMEMBER FOR MERRIMACHansard 23 August 2000ELECTORAL FRAUDMr QUINN (Merrimac—LP) (Deputy Leader of the Liberal Party) (6.39 p.m.): We have alreadyseen three people in Townsville convicted of electoral fraud—two fined, one imprisoned—but ...
Speech byMr R. QUINNMEMBER FOR MERRIMACHansard 5 September 2000ELECTORAL FRAUDMr QUINN (Merrimac—LP) (Deputy Leader of the Liberal Party) (6.43 p.m.): There are someundeniable facts underpinning this debate tonight. One is that there is only one party in ...
Speech byMr R. QUINNMEMBER FOR MERRIMACHansard 9 November 2000APPROPRIATION BILL [No. 2]; APPROPRIATION [PARLIAMENT] BILL [No. 2]Mr QUINN (Merrimac—LP) (Deputy Leader of the Liberal Party) (4.50 p.m.): In rising to speak tothe Appropriation Bills, I want to ...
Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 14 November 2000MOTOR CYCLE RIDERS ASSOCIATION OF QUEENSLANDMr FELDMAN (Caboolture—CCAQ) (1.49 a.m.): On Sunday, 22 October this year—a very wetand rain-soaked Sunday in Brisbane city, I might add—the Motor ...
Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 15 November 2000WEAPONS AMENDMENT BILLMr FELDMAN (Caboolture—CCAQ) (9.58 p.m.): Tonight I rise to support the Bill introduced bythe member for Thuringowa. Similar to the previous speakers, the member for ...
Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 16 November 2000VALEDICTORYMr FELDMAN (Caboolture—CCAQ) (8.11 p.m.): It is with pleasure that I rise to participate in theValedictory debate of this Parliament. As the previous speaker said, there is a history ...
Speech byMr R. QUINNMEMBER FOR MERRIMACHansard 2 March 2000RETRACTABLE NEEDLESMr QUINN (Merrimac—LP) (Deputy Leader of the Liberal Party) (6.25 p.m.) Tonight I rise tosupport the motion of the member for Maroochydore. Interestingly, we have heard another ...
Speech byMr R. QUINNMEMBER FOR MERRIMACHansard 15 March 2000LIFE EDUCATION CENTRESMr QUINN (Merrimac—LP) (Deputy Leader of the Liberal Party) (5.54 p.m.): I move—"That this Parliament calls upon the ALP Government to reinstate the funding, ascommenced by the ...
Speech byMr R. QUINNMEMBER FOR MERRIMACHansard 16 March 2000TEACHERSMr QUINN (Merrimac—LP) (Deputy Leader of the Liberal Party) (6.25 p.m.): For this motionbefore the House or, indeed, the amended motion as proposed to be successful, there will have to bea ...
Speech byMr R. QUINNMEMBER FOR MERRIMACHansard 13 April 2000INDUSTRIAL RELATIONSMr QUINN (Merrimac—LP) (Deputy Leader of the Liberal Party) (10.13 a.m.): Two months agothe Premier issued a media release with the headline "Trains and IR laws both on track". ...
Speech byMr R. QUINNMEMBER FOR MERRIMACHansard 9 November 2000MR SPEAKER'S RULINGMotion of DissentMr QUINN (Merrimac—LP) (Deputy Leader of the Liberal Party) (10.43 p.m.): I rise to secondthe motion and reiterate what the member for Indooroopilly has just ...
Speech byMr R. QUINNMEMBER FOR MERRIMACHansard 15 November 2000FUEL PRICESMr QUINN (Merrimac—LP) (Deputy Leader of the Liberal Party) (11.50 a.m.): I second theamendment moved by the member for Warwick, Mr Springborg. This morning we have seen justanother ...
Speech byMr R. QUINNMEMBER FOR MERRIMACHansard 15 November 2000WEAPONS AMENDMENT BILLMr QUINN (Merrimac—LP) (Deputy Leader of the Liberal Party) (9.03 p.m.): The Liberal Partyhas always staunchly opposed any moves to undermine the national approach to gun ...
Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 24 November 1999 PERSONS CONVICTED OF OFFENCES AGAINST CHILDRENMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (6.36 p.m.): It is a strange feeling to stand in thisChamber between 6 o'clock and 7 o'clock at night in an ...
Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 25 November 1999 POLICEMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (10.25 a.m.): Yesterday in this House we had the pitifulspectacle of the Minister for Police and Corrective Services trying to defend his poor ...
Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 25 November 1999 INCREASE IN CRIMEMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (6 p.m.): I move—"That this Parliament views with concern an overall increase in crime of over 5 per centacross Queensland during the first ...
Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 26 November 1999 PRIMARY INDUSTRY BODIES REFORM BILLMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (12.56 p.m.): The Primary Industry Bodies Reform Billaffects five statutory producer organisations and also has an impact ...
Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 30 November 1999 GUN LAWSMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (10.19 a.m.): When the new gun laws were introducedin Queensland, very strong indications were given to people that they would be able to have ...
Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 1 December 1999 PROSTITUTION BILLMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (11.30 a.m.): Today is a very important day for theQueensland Parliament as we consider the Prostitution Bill. This is a Bill which is going ...
Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 1 December 1999ELECTORAL AMENDMENT BILLMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (9.59 p.m.): I take pleasure in joining in the debate onthe Electoral Amendment Bill. I support the motion which has been moved by the ...
Speech byMr M. VEIVERSMEMBER FOR SOUTHPORTHansard 2 March 1999ADDRESS IN REPLY Mr VEIVERS (Southport—NPA) (5.28 p.m.): Firstly, I pledge my allegiance to Her Majesty,through His Excellency the Governor, Peter Arnison. Let me say straightaway that I want to ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 10 December 1999VALEDICTORYHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (4.57 p.m.): It is one of the finertraditions of this great Parliament of ours to offer a valedictory address as the ...
Speech byDr PETER PRENZLERMEMBER FOR LOCKYERHansard 3 March 1999ADDRESS IN REPLYDr PRENZLER (Lockyer—ONP) (12.53 p.m.): Firstly, let me say how proud and grateful I am tobe standing here today as the member for Lockyer and to speak to the motion for the ...
Speech byDr PETER PRENZLERMEMBER FOR LOCKYERHansard 4 March 1999ADOPTION OF CHILDREN (HAGUE CONVENTION ON INTERCOUNTRY ADOPTION) AMENDMENTBILLDr PRENZLER (Lockyer—ONP) (4.28 p.m.): Part of the preamble to the Hague Convention onProtection and Cooperation in ...
Speech byDr PETER PRENZLERMEMBER FOR LOCKYERHansard 9 March 1999TRANS-TASMAN MUTUAL RECOGNITION (QUEENSLAND) BILLDr PRENZLER (Lockyer—ONP) (2.41 p.m.): The Trans-Tasman Mutual Recognition legislationwill allow any goods sold in New Zealand to be sold in ...
Speech byDr PETER PRENZLERMEMBER FOR LOCKYERHansard 10 March 1999CORRECTIVE SERVICES AND PENALTIES AND SENTENCES AMENDMENT BILLDr PRENZLER (Lockyer—ONP) (9.41 p.m.): One Nation's policy and philosophy have supportedtruth in sentencing almost since our ...
Speech byDr PETER PRENZLERMEMBER FOR LOCKYERHansard 25 March 1999ANIMALS PROTECTION AMENDMENT BILLDr PRENZLER (Lockyer—ONP) (10.21 a.m.): I move—"That the Bill be now read a second time."As a veterinary surgeon, I generally support the work of the RSPCA in ...
Speech byDr PETER PRENZLERMEMBER FOR LOCKYERHansard 25 March 1999CYPRESS INDUSTRY, WESTERN QUEENSLANDDr PRENZLER (Lockyer—ONP) (6 p.m.): I move—"That this Parliament unequivocally reject any attempt to destroy the westernQueensland cypress industry by the ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 11 November 1999PUBLIC SECTOR ETHICS AMENDMENT BILLHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.57 p.m.), in reply: I would like torespond in some detail to the various points that were ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 12 November 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTTarong EnergyHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.34 a.m.), by leave: Queensland hasa rapidly growing economy—the best in the nation. Under ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 23 November 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTBrisbane City Watch-houseHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.35 a.m.), by leave: Later thismorning several of my ministerial colleagues and ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 23 November 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTWallabies; Rugby World Cup and Bledisloe Cup Hon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.37 a.m.), by leave: Australia has aproud history of ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 23 November 1999PARLIAMENTARY COMMISSIONER AND FREEDOM OF INFORMATION AMENDMENT BILLHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (12.31 p.m.): I move—"That the Bill be now read a second ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 23 November 1999DEPARTMENT OF STATE DEVELOPMENTHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (6.17 p.m.): I move—"That all words after 'House' be deleted and substitute—'Congratulates the ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 24 November 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTDoomadgeeHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.33 a.m.), by leave: The House will beaware of some unrest within the community of Doomadgee in ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 24 November 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTPremier's Awards; Business ConfidenceHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.36 a.m.), by leave: Tonight I will beattending a ceremony that ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 2 December 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTPasminco Century Zinc Mine; Native TitleHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.32 a.m.), by leave: Last week in thisHouse, I informed honourable ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 2 December 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTDisability Services QueenslandHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier) (9.42 a.m.), by leave: Tomorrow is theUnited Nations International Day of ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 2 December 1999STATE GOVERNMENT PERFORMANCEHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier) (5.16 p.m.): I move—"Delete all words after ', that' and add the following words:'After only 17 months ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 3 December 1999PRIVILEGEDestruction of Documents, Hervey Bay Office of Department of FamiliesHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.30 a.m.): Yesterday the honourablemember of ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 3 December 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTYoung Australian of the Year Awards; EnvironmentHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.33 a.m.), by leave: I want to tellmembers of this House ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 7 December 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTComprehensive Cancer Research CentreHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.35 a.m.), by leave: Later today I willbe unveiling the foundation ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 7 December 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTMulticulturalismHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.38 a.m.), by leave: Members of thisHouse would know of my Government's commitment to ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 7 December 1999TREE-CLEARING GUIDELINESHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier) (6.15 p.m.): I move the followingamendment—"That all words after 'calls on the Government' be deleted and ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 8 December 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTLand ClearingHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.34 a.m.), by leave: In 1997 Ipromised the people of Queensland that, if elected, my ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 8 December 1999PARLIAMENTARY COMMISSIONER AND FREEDOM OF INFORMATION AMENDMENT BILLHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.21 p.m.), in reply: I thank both theOpposition spokesman ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 9 December 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTInternational Year of Older PersonsHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.33 a.m.), by leave: Later today I willbe lunching with a group of very ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 9 December 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTEnvironmentHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.37 a.m.), by leave: Honourablemembers would be aware that my Government has, in recent months ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 10 November 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTSmithsonian InstitutionHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.34 a.m.), by leave: I am pleased toinform the House that the first stage of my ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 10 November 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTUnemploymentHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.37 a.m.), by leave: I am pleased tosee yet another Queensland academic believes it is ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 10 November 1999AUSTRALIAN BROADCASTING CORPORATIONHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier) (11.29 a.m.), by leave, without notice: Imove—"That the Parliament of Queensland calls on the ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 10 November 1999CONSTITUTION AMENDMENT BILLHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (11.39 a.m.): I move—"That the Bill be now read a second time."Today I introduce a Bill that directly ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 10 November 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTDr G. Davis; Comments by Member for ClayfieldHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (11.47 a.m.), by leave: Yesterday, themember for Clayfield ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 11 November 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTRemembrance DayHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.33 a.m.), by leave: Today all ofAustralia will stop to remember those who fell in the ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 11 November 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTEconomyHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.35 a.m.), by leave: After almost 17months of the Beattie Labor Government, Queensland is now ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 30 November 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTPremier's Millennium AwardsHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.36 a.m.), by leave: It gives me greatpleasure today to announce the ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 30 November 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTSmart StateHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.40 a.m.), by leave: Honourablemembers will be well aware that my Government proposes to make ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 1 December 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTAnderson Dawson CentenaryHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.34 a.m.), by leave: Today is anhistoric day for Queensland, and, in particular, ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 1 December 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTFisheries (East Coast Trawl) Management Plan Hon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.44 a.m.), by leave: Yesterday in theSenate the Federal ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 25 November 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTVision for AustraliaHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.33 a.m.), by leave: I raise the issueof the need for a vision for Australia's ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 25 November 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTQueensland Commemorative Events and Celebrations CommitteeHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.38 a.m.), by leave: I want to putmore pride, ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 25 November 1999LIQUOR AMENDMENT BILL, DIVISIONS; GOVERNMENT NUMBERSHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (10.14 a.m.): I rise to inform the Houseof some very valuable information. ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 25 November 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTSale of Fortified Wine, DoomadgeeHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (11.29 a.m.), by leave: Members of thisHouse would be aware that I ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 26 November 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTGovernment AchievementsHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.33 a.m.), by leave: It is 17 monthstoday since Labor was sworn into office. In ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 10 December 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTTree-clearing GuidelinesHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.32 a.m.), by leave: This week myGovernment released proposed new guidelines for ...
Speech byHon. MERRI ROSEMEMBER FOR CURRUMBINHansard 7 December 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTInternational Volunteers DayHon. M. ROSE (Currumbin—ALP) (Minister for Emergency Services) (9.49 a.m.), by leave:Sunday marked an important day for tens of thousands of ...
Speech byHon. MERRI ROSEMEMBER FOR CURRUMBINHansard 8 December 1999STATE COUNTER-DISASTER ORGANISATION AMENDMENT BILLHon. M. ROSE (Currumbin—ALP) (Minister for Emergency Services) (12.51 p.m.), in reply: Ithank the Opposition for supporting the Bill. I also ...
Speech byHon. MERRI ROSEMEMBER FOR CURRUMBINHansard 9 December 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTFlood Danger, South-east QueenslandHon. M. ROSE (Currumbin—ALP) (Minister for Emergency Services) (9.57 a.m.), by leave: Thissummer Queensland's south-east corner is again ...
Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 4 March 1999POLICE POWERS AND RESPONSIBILITIES AMENDMENT BILLMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (12.18 p.m.): The Opposition supports this Bill. It is afairly minor or technical Bill, but it provides a very ...
Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 4 March 1999MR J. MCCAFFERTYMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (7.06 p.m.): On 12 January, Toowoomba, Queenslandand Australia lost one of this country's greatest transport pioneers ever with the sad passing ...
Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 28 April 1999WEAPONS AMENDMENT BILLMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (10.34 p.m.): This is a very serious debate, and it hasdisturbed me to see the antics of the last 10 minutes or so. However, I want to ...
Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 18 August 1999TOOWOOMBA GENERAL HOSPITALMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (11 p.m.): This week we have seen the exposure of thecorruption and sleaze surrounding the net bet affair. Tonight I wish to speak ...
Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 24 August 1999POLICE RESOURCESMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (10.14 a.m.): Thanks to the efforts of the coalition whilstin Government, police numbers and police ratios in Queensland are increasing in ...
Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 24 August 1999MR DEPUTY SPEAKER'S RULINGMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (5.43 p.m.): In joining this debate, I point out to theHouse that, despite the fact that some members have tried to trivialise it, ...
Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 24 August 1999QUEENSLAND HEALTHMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (6.23 p.m.): In rising to speak in this debate, I want tostart off by taking the Premier to task. Tonight, between 5 p.m. and 6 p.m., we had a ...
Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 17 August 1999INTERACTIVE GAMBLING (PLAYER PROTECTION) AMENDMENT BILLMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (9.51 p.m.): Honourable members really have to wonderwhy on earth are we having this debate and why on ...
Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 25 August 1999ROAD TRANSPORT REFORM BILLMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (3.51 p.m.): In joining this debate on the Road TransportReform Bill, I note that some of the main provisions of this Bill are to ...
Speech byHon. MERRI ROSEMEMBER FOR CURRUMBINHansard 11 November 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTAmbulance ServiceHon. M. ROSE (Currumbin—ALP) (Minister for Emergency Services) (9.50 a.m.), by leave:Yesterday in the House the member for Mirani launched a disgraceful ...
Speech byHon. MERRI ROSEMEMBER FOR CURRUMBINHansard 23 November 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTQueensland Ambulance Service; Increased TravelHon. M. ROSE (Currumbin—ALP) (Minister for Emergency Services) (10.10 a.m.), by leave:Queensland Ambulance Service vehicles ...
Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 9 March 1999HEALTH PORTFOLIOMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (6.25 p.m.): What a tragedy it has been for Queenslandto be hit again with a Labor Government in charge of the hospitals of this State. We all ...
Speech byHon. MERRI ROSEMEMBER FOR CURRUMBINHansard 2 December 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTFire DeathsHon. M. ROSE (Currumbin—ALP) (Minister for Emergency Services) (10.14 a.m.), by leave:December is traditionally Queensland's worst month for fire deaths. I ...
Speech byHon. MERRI ROSEMEMBER FOR CURRUMBINHansard 19 August 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTQueensland Fire and Rescue AuthorityHon. M. ROSE (Currumbin—ALP) (Minister for Emergency Services) (10.19 a.m.), by leave: Ourfirefighters put their lives on the line every ...
Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 25 March 1999TOOWOOMBA SOUTH BOYS SCHOOLMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (7.04 p.m.): A great injustice has been done to aToowoomba business in the Government process of selling the old Toowoomba South Boys ...
Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 29 April 1999MOTOR ACCIDENT INSURANCE AMENDMENT REGULATION (No. 2) 1999Disallowance of Statutory InstrumentMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (4.42 p.m.): I speak in support of my colleagues on theOpposition ...
Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 29 April 1999PERFORMANCE OF MINISTERSMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (6.10 p.m.): I take great pleasure in seconding thismotion. Last night, the debate was about the dunces class, and tonight it is about ...
Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 25 May 1999POLICE RESOURCESMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (10.21 a.m.): Everywhere around this State people areasking, "Where have all the police numbers gone?", because under the coalition Government we ...
Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 25 May 1999TOOWOOMBA AND DARLING DOWNS DEVELOPMENTMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (11.07 p.m.): Toowoomba and the Darling Downs are onthe threshold of some of the most sustained growth and economic ...
Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 26 May 1999POLICE MINISTERMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (10.12 a.m.): This morning we have heard anotherpathetic list of excuses from the weary Police Minister as he goes about making excuses and ...
Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 27 May 1999STATE DEVELOPMENT AND PUBLIC WORKS ORGANISATION AMENDMENT BILLMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (4.48 p.m.): In joining in this debate today on the StateDevelopment and Public Works Organisation ...
Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 10 June 1999CORRECTIVE SERVICESMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (10.22 a.m.): The administration of Corrective Servicesunder Minister Barton is shaping up to be an absolute disaster and a shambles. First of ...
Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 10 June 1999TRANSPORT INFRASTRUCTUREMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (6.23 p.m.): I join in this debate on the motion tocondemn the Minister for Transport and Minister for Main Roads for his failure to put ...
Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 10 June 1999INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS BILLMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (9.39 p.m.): In joining the debate on the IndustrialRelations Bill, I make the point that it is interesting that we are only halfway ...
Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 21 July 1999ESCAPES FROM CORRECTIONAL CENTRESMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (10.17 a.m.): When the Minister for Police andCorrective Services moved to change the corrective services system from a system ...
Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 21 July 1999AUSTRALIA ACTS (REQUEST) BILLMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (5.41 p.m.): At the outset, I want to say that this Bill isextremely technical. For many Opposition members, it delves fairly deeply ...
Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 22 July 1999UNIVERSITY OF QUEENSLAND; GATTON COLLEGEMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (6.09 p.m.): It is with pleasure that I second the motion.As the member for Crows Nest has outlined, this motion is ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 29 April 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTParliamentary EntitlementsHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.42 a.m.), by leave: I wish to advisemembers about important initiatives ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 25 May 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTBiotechnologyHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.34 a.m.), by leave: I am delighted toannounce to the House that on Wednesday last week in ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 25 May 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTQueensland ConstitutionHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.40 a.m.), by leave: I advise membersof an important initiative of my Government in ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 25 May 1999STATUTORY INSTRUMENTS AND ANOTHER ACT AMENDMENT BILLHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (4.51 p.m.), in reply: I thank allmembers for their contributions to this debate. ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 26 May 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTHigh-tech IndustriesHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.35 a.m.), by leave: Today I canreport to the House that, as a result of a series of ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 26 May 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTState of OriginHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.41 a.m.): I have to report that thisyear's State of Origin series, of which the first match is ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 26 May 1999PUBLIC SECTOR ETHICS AMENDMENT BILLHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (11.30 a.m.): I move—"That the Bill be now read a second time."On behalf of my Government, I am ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 26 May 1999NATIVE TITLE (QUEENSLAND) STATE PROVISIONS AMENDMENT BILLHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (11.45 a.m.): I move—"That the Bill be now read a second time."It is with ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 26 May 1999STOLEN GENERATIONHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (11.57 a.m.): I move—"That this House apologises to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people inQueensland on ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 20 July 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTAirport-City Rail LinkHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.43 a.m.), by leave: The can-doactivities of this Government just go on and on. Work ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 20 July 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTSouth Bank Parklands; Grand ArbourHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.46 a.m.), by leave: This can-doGovernment simply continues to deliver for ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 21 July 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTQueensland Constitutional ConventionHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.45 a.m.), by leave: I wish to drawmembers' attention to two significant ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 21 July 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTHotel and Conference Centre, ToowoombaHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.49 a.m.), by leave: Yesterday, Imade references to what this can-do ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 21 July 1999LEGISLATIVE STANDARDS AMENDMENT BILLHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (8.31 p.m.): This Government opposesthe private member's Legislative Standards Amendment Bill. ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 22 July 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTHealth SystemHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.36 a.m.), by leave: There is toomuch Federal bureaucracy, duplication and waste in the ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 22 July 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTNational Competition PolicyHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.42 a.m.), by leave: Tomorrow theLeaders Forum in Sydney will deal with the draft ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 22 July 1999AUSTRALIA ACTS (REQUEST) BILLHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (12.20 p.m.), in reply: There have beena number of responses over the last day and a bit and I will ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 10 June 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTGovernment Achievements Hon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.47 a.m.), by leave: This Sunday it willbe 12 months since the last State election. ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 11 June 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTQueensland Premier's Literary AwardsHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.38 a.m.), by leave: I am proud toannounce that I am establishing the ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 20 & 21 July 1999NATIVE TITLE (QUEENSLAND) STATE PROVISIONS AMENDMENT BILLHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (5.59 p.m.), in reply: I thank allmembers for their contributions to ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 20 July 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTCypress Pine IndustryHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.35 a.m.), by leave: I am proud tooffer further evidence that my Government is a ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 27 May 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTState of Origin; Coastal SurveillanceHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.35 a.m.), by leave: This morning Iwant to make a ministerial statement ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 27 May 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTOverseas Visit Hon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.41 a.m.), by leave: I am pleased totable my report on my first official visit to the United ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 8 June 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTElectricity Industry Hon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.32 a.m.), by leave: My Governmentwas elected on a commitment to generate jobs and ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 8 June 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTAustralia TradeCoastHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.37 a.m.), by leave: The StateGovernment has seized the chance to build a powerful ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 8 June 1999AUSTRALIA ACTS (REQUEST) BILLHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (2.30 p.m.): I move—"That the Bill be now read a second time."In November this year, Australians will ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 8 June 1999CONSTITUTION (REQUESTS) BILLHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (2.37 p.m.): I move—"That the Bill be now read a second time."As members will be aware, the people of ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 9 June 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTWear Wool Wednesday; Capital City PolicyHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.33 a.m.), by leave: Beforecommencing my ministerial statement, I ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 29 April 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTLabour DayHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.37 a.m.), by leave: On Monday I willhave the honour of marching in the annual Labour Day parade ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 9 June 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTCentenary of Federation; Year of the OutbackHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.39 a.m.), by leave: In relation to thecentenary of Federation and ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 20 July 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTMillmerran Power ProjectHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.40 a.m.), by leave: I want to outlineto the House today a number of clear ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 10 June 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTLicensing Agreement, TelecommunicationsHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.45 a.m.), by leave: Today I wish toannounce a major breakthrough. ...
Speech byHon. RUSSELL COOPERMEMBER FOR CROWS NESTHansard 25 March 1999CONSULTATION WITH RURAL QUEENSLANDERSHon. T. R. COOPER (Crows Nest—NPA) (10.28 a.m.): Recently the Leader of the Opposition,Mr Borbidge, and I toured Townsville, Tully, Ingham, Innisfail, ...
Speech byHon. RUSSELL COOPERMEMBER FOR CROWS NESTHansard 25 March 1999CORRECTIVE SERVICES LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLHon. T. R. COOPER (Crows Nest—NPA) (12.29 p.m.): I take part in this debate to place on therecord the history of some of the things that ...
Speech byHon. RUSSELL COOPERMEMBER FOR CROWS NESTHansard 13 April 1999SERVICES TO RURAL AND REMOTE QUEENSLANDHon. T. R. COOPER (Crows Nest—NPA) (11.30 a.m.): In my opinion there are twoQueenslands—the Queensland of the south-east corner and coastal regions ...
Speech byHon. RUSSELL COOPERMEMBER FOR CROWS NESTHansard 13 April 1999FORESTRY INDUSTRYHon. T. R. COOPER (Crows Nest—NPA) (6.09 p.m.): I second the motion and commend it tothe House. In fact, I cannot see why all members of the House should not support it. ...
Speech byHon. RUSSELL COOPERMEMBER FOR CROWS NESTHansard 14 April 1999WORKCOVER QUEENSLAND AMENDMENT BILLHon. T. R. COOPER (Crows Nest—NPA) (3.25 p.m.): I, too, want to take part in this debate. Butfirstly, I must say that on nearly every occasion that I ...
Speech byHon. RUSSELL COOPERMEMBER FOR CROWS NESTHansard 27 April 1999GOVERNMENT ELECTION PROMISESHon. T. R. COOPER (Crows Nest—NPA) (6.25 p.m.): I will not offer the Deputy Premier my time.This Beattie Government, in less than 10 months in office, has ...
Speech byHon. RUSSELL COOPERMEMBER FOR CROWS NESTHansard 28 April 1999POLICE POWERS AND RESPONSIBILITIES AND OTHER ACTS (REGISTERS) AMENDMENT BILLHon. T. R. COOPER (Crows Nest—NPA) (2.40 p.m.): I wish to add a few comments to thecontributions that have been ...
Speech byHon. RUSSELL COOPERMEMBER FOR CROWS NESTHansard 20 July 1999FORESTRY INDUSTRYHon. T. R. COOPER (Crows Nest—NPA) (11.30 a.m.): I wish to draw to the attention of theHouse the massive uncertainty created in the bush by the Beattie Labor Government. I ...
Speech byHon. RUSSELL COOPERMEMBER FOR CROWS NESTHansard 20 July 1999NATIVE TITLE (QUEENSLAND) STATE PROVISIONS AMENDMENT BILLHon. T. R. COOPER (Crows Nest—NPA) (4.07 p.m.): I do not take any pleasure in speaking inthis debate. I like to participate in the ...
Speech byHon. RUSSELL COOPERMEMBER FOR CROWS NESTHansard 20 July 1999SOUTH EAST QUEENSLAND REGIONAL FOREST AGREEMENTHon. T. R. COOPER (Crows Nest—NPA) (6.26 p.m.): Of course, the Opposition will not besupporting the amendment even though it uses very fancy ...
Speech byHon. RUSSELL COOPERMEMBER FOR CROWS NESTHansard 20 July 1999SOUTH BURNETT MEATWORKS, MURGONHon. T. R. COOPER (Crows Nest—NPA) (7.02 p.m.): In February 1998, the coalition released areport titled "Meat Processing Industry at the Crossroads". That ...
Speech byHon. RUSSELL COOPERMEMBER FOR CROWS NESTHansard 22 July 1999UNIVERSITY OF QUEENSLAND; GATTON COLLEGEHon. T. R. COOPER (Crows Nest—NPA) (5.58 p.m.): I move—"That this Parliament condemns the progressive running down of the University ofQueensland ...
Speech byHon. RUSSELL COOPERMEMBER FOR CROWS NESTHansard 22 July 1999CATTLE DIPPING FEESHon. T. R. COOPER (Crows Nest—NPA) (7.08 p.m.): Under a fee structure announced by theDPI, cattlemen across the State will pay a $30 call-out fee, $1 a head for up to 100 ...
Speech byHon. RUSSELL COOPERMEMBER FOR CROWS NESTHansard 17 August 1999INTERACTIVE GAMBLING (PLAYER PROTECTION) AMENDMENT BILLHon. T. R. COOPER (Crows Nest—NPA) (9 p.m.): I believe that the Opposition Leader has setout very clearly why this legislation is a ...
Speech byHon. RUSSELL COOPERMEMBER FOR CROWS NESTHansard 4 March 1999FLOODSHon. T. R. COOPER (Crows Nest—NPA) (7.18 p.m.): Tonight I refer to the damage caused inthe Esk and Crows Nest shires by the recent floods. I acknowledge Mrs Crystal Stark of Blue ...
Speech byHon. RUSSELL COOPERMEMBER FOR CROWS NESTHansard 9 March 1999SUGAR, BANANA AND PAWPAW INDUSTRIESHon. T. R. COOPER (Crows Nest—NPA) (12.09 p.m.): Queensland's $2.2 billion sugar industryis in dire straits. In just over 12 months, world sugar prices ...
Speech byHon. RUSSELL COOPERMEMBER FOR CROWS NESTHansard 10 March 1999CORRECTIVE SERVICES AND PENALTIES AND SENTENCES AMENDMENT BILLHon. T. R. COOPER (Crows Nest—NPA) (9.13 p.m.): The contribution of the member forAshgrove epitomises the argument from the ...
Speech byHon. RUSSELL COOPERMEMBER FOR CROWS NESTHansard 11 March 1999WATERHon. T. R. COOPER (Crows Nest—NPA) (10.11 a.m.): I raise the policy issue of water in ourState's dams and its usage. Some of these dams are used for domestic purposes only. I ...
Speech byHon. RUSSELL COOPERMEMBER FOR CROWS NESTHansard 11 March 1999RURAL QUEENSLANDHon. T. R. COOPER (Crows Nest—NPA) (5.53 p.m.): I move—"That this Parliament moves to protect and promote the future of rural Queensland, itsindustries and its jobs by:(a) ...
Speech byHon. RUSSELL COOPERMEMBER FOR CROWS NESTHansard 23 March 1999QLMA FEES, BUTCHERSHon. T. R. COOPER (Crows Nest—NPA) (10.28 a.m.): The Opposition is gravely concerned forthe future of family butchers and small meat industry businesses under the ...
Speech byHon. RUSSELL COOPERMEMBER FOR CROWS NESTHansard 29 April 1999MEAT INDUSTRY AMENDMENT STANDARD (No. 1) 1999 Disallowance of Statutory InstrumentHon. T. R. COOPER (Crows Nest—NPA) (5.45 p.m.): I move—"That the Meat Industry Amendment Standard (No. 1) ...
Speech byHon. RUSSELL COOPERMEMBER FOR CROWS NESTHansard 29 April 1999PERFORMANCE OF MINISTERSHon. T. R. COOPER (Crows Nest—NPA) (6.40 p.m.): I support the motion, although it is withsome regret because most people seem to think that Henry is a good bloke. ...
Speech byHon. RUSSELL COOPERMEMBER FOR CROWS NESTHansard 25 May 1999QFMA; PILCHARD FISHERY TRIALHon. T. R. COOPER (Crows Nest—NPA) (11.50 a.m.): I wish to draw to the attention of theHouse the Minister for Primary Industries' bungled attempt to disguise the ...
Speech byHon. RUSSELL COOPERMEMBER FOR CROWS NESTHansard 25 May 1999REGIONAL FOREST AGREEMENTHon. T. R. COOPER (Crows Nest—NPA) (6.21 p.m.): I rise to support the motion, whichrepresents another positive attempt by the coalition to restore some logic to the ...
Speech byHon. RUSSELL COOPERMEMBER FOR CROWS NESTHansard 9 June 1999BURNETT WATER STORAGEHon. T. R. COOPER (Crows Nest—NPA) (6.22 p.m.): As usual we hear from members on theother side of the House this endless rhetoric about how much they have done and are ...
Speech byHon. RUSSELL COOPERMEMBER FOR CROWS NESTHansard 10 June 1999DAIRY INDUSTRY DEREGULATIONHon. T. R. COOPER (Crows Nest—NPA) (10.26 a.m.): Despite the retention of the farm gateprice and supply management scheme in Queensland, dairy farmers remain ...
Speech byHon. RUSSELL COOPERMEMBER FOR CROWS NESTHansard 10 June 1999INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS BILLHon. T. R. COOPER (Crows Nest—NPA) (5.55 p.m.): I was going to say that it is a pleasure totake part in this debate, but I do not think that it is a pleasure at ...
Speech byHon. RUSSELL COOPERMEMBER FOR CROWS NESTHansard 18 August 1999CADMIUM IN PEANUTSHon. T. R. COOPER (Crows Nest—NPA) (10.25 a.m.): The Beattie Government's betrayal ofQueensland's peanut industry and consumers has led to a doubling of the maximum ...
Speech byHon. RUSSELL COOPERMEMBER FOR CROWS NESTHansard 18 August 1999TAB PRIVATISATIONHon. T. R. COOPER (Crows Nest—NPA) (6.48 p.m.): This Government is stumbling from moralcrisis to moral crisis. This has been proven over the past few days and the past ...
Speech byHon. RUSSELL COOPERMEMBER FOR CROWS NESTHansard 19 August 1999OAKEY RACE CLUBHon. T. R. COOPER (Crows Nest—NPA) (7.04 p.m.): I want to place on the record of theParliament the efforts of some people involved in the Oakey Race Club. At the start of ...
Speech byHon. RUSSELL COOPERMEMBER FOR CROWS NESTHansard 24 August 1999KANGAROO SHOOTERSHon. T. R. COOPER (Crows Nest—NPA) (10.10 a.m.): First we had the dingo issue, whengraziers were accused of rorting the $10 dingo bounty by breeding and selling their own ...
Speech byHon. RUSSELL COOPERMEMBER FOR CROWS NESTHansard 25 August 1999SES POSITIONS, MERIT SELECTIONMr NUTTALL (Sandgate—ALP) (6.40 p.m.): In his motion before the House this evening, thehonourable member for Clayfield fails to recognise the realities of ...
Speech byHon. RUSSELL COOPERMEMBER FOR CROWS NESTHansard 23 March 1999QLMA FEES; BUTCHERSHon. T. R. COOPER (Crows Nest—NPA) (7.20 p.m.): This morning I touched briefly on theOpposition's grave concerns for the future of the family butcher, small meat ...
Speech byHon. RUSSELL COOPERMEMBER FOR CROWS NESTHansard 28 April 1999KINGSTHORPE STATE SCHOOLHon. T. R. COOPER (Crows Nest—NPA) (11.09 p.m.): I raise an issue concerning theKingsthorpe school, just west of Toowoomba. Because of varying circumstances, the ...
Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 3 October 2000PROSTITUTION LEGISLATIONMr FELDMAN (Caboolture—CCAQ) (6.21 p.m.): If there was one thing that Queenslanders didnot think was the right thing to do it was the liberalisation of the laws in ...
Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 4 October 2000CRIMINAL CODE AMENDMENT BILLMr FELDMAN (Caboolture—CCAQ) (10.38 p.m.): It was with good intent that the member forIpswich West introduced this Bill into the House back in 1999. It is no ...
Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 5 October 2000CRIMINAL LAW AMENDMENT BILLMr FELDMAN (Caboolture—CCAQ) (5.25 p.m.): I rise today to address the Criminal LawAmendment Bill 2000 and acknowledge this Government's attempt to ensure that the ...
Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 5 October 2000NATURE CONSERVATION AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr FELDMAN (Caboolture—CCAQ) (11.39 p.m.): We all watched in amazement the feats of ourOlympic athletes over the past fortnight or so. None ...
Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 18 October 2000MORETON BAY ISLANDSMr FELDMAN (Caboolture—CCAQ) (6.34 p.m.): I rise to support the motion moved by themember for Ipswich West, Mr Jack Paff, calling for a full and open judicial inquiry into ...
Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 18 October 2000DEFAMATION AMENDMENT BILLMr FELDMAN (Caboolture—CCAQ) (9.53 p.m.): I rise to speak on the procedural motion thatwas moved by the honourable member for Logan. He pointed out that he and I had a ...
Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 19 October 2000FOOD PRODUCTION [SAFETY] BILLMr FELDMAN (Caboolture—ONP) (2.30 p.m.): I rise to speak to the Food Production (Safety)Bill. Like many speakers before me, I have some concerns with respect to this ...
Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 19 October 2000FUEL SUBSIDY AMENDMENT BILLMr FELDMAN (Caboolture—CCAQ) (10 p.m.): The previous contribution was about as effectiveas the member's visit to Maryborough the other week. I rise today to condemn ...
Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 8 November 2000GAMBLING LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr FELDMAN (Caboolture—CCAQ) (3.45 p.m.): I rise to speak to the Gambling LegislationAmendment Bill. In his second-reading speech, the Treasurer referred to ...
Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 9 November 2000APPROPRIATION BILL [No. 2]; APPROPRIATION [PARLIAMENT] BILL [No. 2]Mr FELDMAN (Caboolture—CCAQ) (12.39 p.m.): I rise to take part in this debate on theAppropriation Bill and, in doing so, I, ...
Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 19 July 2000BRIBIE ISLAND INTERSECTIONMr FELDMAN (Caboolture—CCAQ) (10.04 a.m.): Presented here yesterday morning was apetition containing over 1,100 signatures requesting the provision of a roundabout at the ...
Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 19 July 2000DRUGS MISUSE AMENDMENT BILLMr FELDMAN (Caboolture—CCAQ) (2.30 p.m.): It is with pleasure that I rise to speak on theDrugs Misuse Amendment Bill 2000. I will indicate right at the start that the ...
Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 19 July 2000DIESEL REBATE SCHEMEMr FELDMAN (Caboolture—CCAQ) (6.05 p.m.): It is with pleasure that I rise to second themotion moved by the honourable member for Gladstone that this House calls on the ...
Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 19 July 2000FREEDOM OF INFORMATION AMENDMENT BILLMr FELDMAN (Caboolture—CCAQ) (8.31 p.m.): It is a pleasure to speak again on the Freedomof Information Bill 1999. Since we have not had occasion to speak to ...
Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 20 July 2000BUDGET 2000Mr FELDMAN (Caboolture—CCAQ) (12.07 a.m.): It is with pleasure that I rise to take part in thedebate on the Appropriation Bills. The Budget 2000-01, the millennium Budget, has turned out ...
Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 22 August 2000MR C. UEBERGANG; MR T. IRVINGMr FELDMAN (Caboolture—CCAQ) (7.05 p.m.): The Queensland District Court wrongfullyimprisoned Mr Colin Uebergang, a Goondiwindi farmer, in 1996. In 1997 the Queensland ...
Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 24 August 2000APPROPRIATION BILL, ESTIMATES COMMITTEE EMr FELDMAN (Caboolture—CCAQ) (12.28 p.m.): In joining this Estimates debate I want toaddress certain issues pertaining to the portfolio of State ...
Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 24 August 2000EMPLOYMENTMr FELDMAN (Caboolture—CCAQ) (6.40 p.m.): I am glad we have heard from the honourablemember for Springwood, who is obviously a champion of the battler. I am sure he knows how ...
Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 5 September 2000WATER BILLMr FELDMAN (Caboolture—CCAQ) (4.27 p.m.): Some of the previous speakers mentioned theneed for an appeal process and compensation. But as some have said, farmers do not ...
Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 7 September 2000ELECTORAL FRAUD; ONE NATIONMr FELDMAN (Caboolture—CCAQ) (10.26 a.m.): I rise to speak in reply to the Premier'srantings on Tuesday concerning my involvement in a former party that was ...
Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 7 September 2000VEGETATION MANAGEMENT AMENDMENT BILLMr FELDMAN (Caboolture—CCAQ) (4.46 p.m.): There are many facets of our culture andheritage that are important to Australians, and one very prominent part of ...
Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 8 September 2000NATIVE TITLE RESOLUTION BILLMr FELDMAN (Caboolture—CCAQ) (12.47 p.m.): It is with pleasure that I rise to speak on theNative Title Resolution Bill. Really, all I can say is: here we go again. ...
Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 22 August 2000MASTER B. KENDELLMr FELDMAN (Caboolture—CCAQ) (11.30 a.m.): At eight years of age, Ben Kendell wasseriously injured in a horse riding accident that caused him to bleed internally into his hip ...
Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 10 November 2000CHILDREN SERVICES TRIBUNAL BILL; COMMISSION FOR CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE BILLMr FELDMAN (Caboolture—CCAQ) (4.33 p.m.): Like the previous speaker, the member forArcherfield, the members of City ...
Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 3 October 2000CHILD CARE AMENDMENT BILLMr FELDMAN (Caboolture—CCAQ) (3.02 p.m.): It is with pleasure that I rise to speak on theChild Care Amendment Bill, which amends the Child Care Act of 1991. It takes into ...
Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 9 November 2000CORPORATIONS LAWMr FELDMAN (Caboolture—CCAQ) (8.42 p.m.): It is with pleasure that I rise to support themotion moved by the member for Nicklin. If there is a chance for CCA to give NCP a good ...
Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 22 June 2000DRUG INJECTING ROOMSMr FELDMAN (Caboolture—CCAQ) (6.45 p.m.): It is with pleasure that I rise to speak in supportof the motion moved by the member for Maroochydore. I know one thing: Queenslanders ...
Speech byHon. P. BRADDYMEMBER FOR KEDRONHansard 3 March 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTUnemploymentHon. P. J. BRADDY (Kedron—ALP) (Minister for Employment, Training and Industrial Relations)(9.48 a.m.), by leave: When this Government came to power we immediately ...
Speech byHon. P. BRADDYMEMBER FOR KEDRONHansard 10 March 1999BEATTIE LABOR GOVERNMENTHon. P. J. BRADDY (Kedron—ALP) (Minister for Employment, Training and Industrial Relations)(6.40 p.m.): One of the things that should be apparent to the people of Queensland ...
Speech byHon. P. BRADDYMEMBER FOR KEDRONHansard 11 March 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTJob Creation Hon. P. J. BRADDY (Kedron—ALP) (Minister for Employment, Training and Industrial Relations)(9.42 a.m.), by leave: I am delighted to be able to inform the House ...
Speech byHon. P. BRADDYMEMBER FOR KEDRONHansard 24 March 1999SUN METALS DISPUTE; GORDONSTONE MINE DISPUTEHon. P. J. BRADDY (Kedron—ALP) (Minister for Employment, Training and Industrial Relations)(6.20 p.m.): I rise to second the amendment moved by the ...
Speech byHon. P. BRADDYMEMBER FOR KEDRONHansard 25 March 1999WORKCOVER QUEENSLAND AMENDMENT BILLHon. P. J. BRADDY (Kedron—ALP) (Minister for Employment, Training and Industrial Relations)(11.29 a.m.): I move—"That the Bill be now read a second time."This Bill ...
Speech byHon. P. BRADDYMEMBER FOR KEDRONHansard 15 April 1999WORKCOVER QUEENSLAND AMENDMENT BILLHon. P. J. BRADDY (Kedron—ALP) (Minister for Employment, Training and Industrial Relations)(10.30 p.m.), in reply: This Bill will rebuild the foundations of ...
Speech byHon. P. BRADDYMEMBER FOR KEDRONHansard 27 April 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTWorkCoverHon. P. J. BRADDY (Kedron—ALP) (Minister for Employment, Training and Industrial Relations)(9.47 a.m.), by leave: I am delighted to be able to inform the House that, ...
Speech byHon. P. BRADDYMEMBER FOR KEDRONHansard 29 April 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTApprentices and TraineesHon. P. J. BRADDY (Kedron—ALP) (Minister for Employment, Training and Industrial Relations)(9.46 a.m.), by leave: Since coming to office the Government ...
Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 13 April 1999WOODFORD CORRECTIONAL CENTREMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (7.05 p.m.): Tonight I am calling on the StateGovernment to seriously reconsider its decision to proceed with the construction of an ...
Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 14 April 1999WARREGO HIGHWAYMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (10.25 a.m.): The Warrego Highway from Toowoombato Brisbane is one of the important transport lifelines of this State. The single-lane section ...
Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 14 April 1999WORKCOVER QUEENSLAND AMENDMENT BILLMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (3.55 p.m.): I find it amazing that after the trauma anddisaster of workers compensation under the previous Labor Government ...
Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 14 April 1999TRANSPLANTATION AND ANATOMY AMENDMENT BILLMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (9.37 p.m.): I have pleasure in seconding this motion,namely, that all words after "Bill" be omitted and the following ...
Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 27 April 1999PRISON ESCAPEMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (10.22 a.m.): The list of blunders under the BeattieLabor Government continues to grow at an alarming rate. Last weekend, we saw the farcical ...
Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 27 April 1999POLICE POWERS AND RESPONSIBILITIES AND OTHER ACTS (REGISTERS) AMENDMENT BILLMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (5.44 p.m.): This Bill follows just a few short weeks aftera similar Police Powers ...
Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 28 April 1999MR F. PEACHMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (10.13 a.m.): One of the important principles inappointing people to senior positions to run departments is that those people have some ...
Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 27 & 28 April 1999POLICE POWERS AND RESPONSIBILITIES AND OTHER ACTS (REGISTERS) AMENDMENT BILLMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (5.44 p.m.): This Bill follows just a few short weeks aftera similar Police ...
Speech byMr P. PURCELLMEMBER FOR BULIMBAHansard 26 November 1999PRIMARY INDUSTRY BODIES REFORM BILLMr PURCELL (Bulimba—ALP) (2.46 p.m.): It is my pleasure to rise today to speak to thePrimary Industry Bodies Reform Bill. I will address in particular the ...
Speech byMr P. PURCELLMEMBER FOR BULIMBAHansard 30 November 1999RETIREMENT VILLAGES BILLMr PURCELL (Bulimba—ALP) (5.30 p.m.): Before I address the Retirement Villages Bill Iwill make some comments on the previous speaker's contribution. I do not think I heard ...
Speech byMr P. PURCELLMEMBER FOR BULIMBAHansard 1 December 1999MR G. GRAHAMMr PURCELL (Bulimba—ALP) (11.15 p.m.): It gives me great pleasure to rise in this place totalk about a mate of mine, Gordon Graham, of Morningside. Gordon is one of those elderly ...
Speech byMr P. PURCELLMEMBER FOR BULIMBAHansard 2 December 1999PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEEBackflow Prevention ProgramsMr PURCELL (Bulimba—ALP) (10.24 a.m.): I rise to support the member for Nudgee's motiondealing with the Public Works Committee's report relating ...
Speech byMr P. PURCELLMEMBER FOR BULIMBAHansard 2 December 1999PROSTITUTION BILLMr PURCELL (Bulimba—ALP) (12.06 p.m.): I do not need to tell any honourable member thatthe issue we are debating today generates strong emotions. I hold very strong views about ...
Speech byMr P. PURCELLMEMBER FOR BULIMBAHansard 7 December 1999BULIMBA BULLSMr PURCELL (Bulimba—ALP) (10.17 a.m.): I congratulate the mighty Bulls of Bulimba who, thisyear, took out the premiership for Brisbane hockey's first division. Cries of "Bulls, Bulls, ...
Speech byMr P. PURCELLMEMBER FOR BULIMBAHansard 7 December 1999THIS FANTASTIC CENTURY SCHOOLS HISTORY COMPETITION;GATEWAY INDUSTRIES COMMUNITY SAFETY CALENDAR 2000Mr PURCELL (Bulimba—ALP) (12.31 p.m.): I would like to congratulate a couple of schools inmy ...
Speech byMr P. PURCELLMEMBER FOR BULIMBAHansard 9 December 1999MR S. COWANMr PURCELL (Bulimba—ALP) (10.29 a.m.): Today I want to pay tribute to a hardworking anddedicated constituent and mate of mine, Shane Cowan. In 1980, Shane commenced employment withthe ...
Speech byHon. P. BRADDYMEMBER FOR KEDRONHansard 25 May 1999INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS BILLHon. P. J. BRADDY (Kedron—ALP) (Minister for Employment, Training and Industrial Relations)(2.30 p.m.): I move—"That the Bill be now read a second time."The Industrial ...
Speech byHon. P. BRADDYMEMBER FOR KEDRONHansard 24 August 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTTrainingHon. P. J. BRADDY (Kedron—ALP) (Minister for Employment, Training and Industrial Relations)(9.44 a.m.), by leave: High quality training is essential for the future ...
Speech byHon. P. BRADDYMEMBER FOR KEDRONHansard 25 August 1999SES POSITIONS, MERIT SELECTIONHon. P. J. BRADDY (Kedron—ALP) (Minister for Employment, Training and Industrial Relations)(6.15 p.m.): I move the following amendment—"Delete all words after 'That ...
Speech byHon. P. BRADDYMEMBER FOR KEDRONHansard 26 August 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTSkills Week Hon. P. J. BRADDY (Kedron—ALP) (Minister for Employment, Training and Industrial Relations)(9.43 a.m.), by leave: This week, at 85 events in 30 centres across ...
Speech byHon. P. BRADDYMEMBER FOR KEDRONHansard 16 September 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTEmployee Entitlements Hon. P. J. BRADDY (Kedron—ALP) (Minister for Employment, Training and Industrial Relations)(9.58 a.m.), by leave: The protection of employee ...
Speech byHon. P. BRADDYMEMBER FOR KEDRONHansard 27 October 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTBreaking the Unemployment CycleHon. P. J. BRADDY (Kedron—ALP) (Minister for Employment, Training and Industrial Relations)(9.49 a.m.), by leave: A year ago this week, Premier ...
Speech byHon. P. BRADDYMEMBER FOR KEDRONHansard 28 October 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTDivision of Workplace Health and SafetyHon. P. J. BRADDY (Kedron—ALP) (Minister for Employment, Training and Industrial Relations)(9.47 a.m.), by leave: I wish to inform the ...
Speech byHon. P. BRADDYMEMBER FOR KEDRONHansard 28 October 1999APPROPRIATION BILLEstimates Committee FReportHon. P. J. BRADDY (Kedron—ALP) (Minister for Employment, Training and Industrial Relations)(12.37 p.m.): At the outset I wish to defend and affirm the ...
Speech byHon. P. BRADDYMEMBER FOR KEDRONHansard 23 November 1999TRADING (ALLOWABLE HOURS) AMENDMENT BILLHon. P. J. BRADDY (Kedron—ALP) (Minister for Employment, Training and Industrial Relations)(2.41 p.m.): I move—"That the Bill be now read a second time."It ...
Speech byHon. P. BRADDYMEMBER FOR KEDRONHansard 10 June 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTBreaking the Unemployment CycleHon. P. J. BRADDY (Kedron—ALP) (Minister for Employment, Training and Industrial Relations)(10.06 a.m.), by leave: Last year, the Beattie ...
Speech byHon. P. BRADDYMEMBER FOR KEDRONHansard 11 June 1999INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS BILLHon. P. J. BRADDY (Kedron—ALP) (Minister for Employment, Training and Industrial Relations)(2.58 p.m.), in reply: I thank honourable members for their contributions to this ...
Speech byHon. P. BRADDYMEMBER FOR KEDRONHansard 22 July 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTVision and Constitution for TAFE QueenslandHon. P. J. BRADDY (Kedron—ALP) (Minister for Employment, Training and Industrial Relations)(10.04 a.m.), by leave: Last Friday I ...
Speech byHon. P. BRADDYMEMBER FOR KEDRONHansard 17 August 1999MOTIONS OF CONDOLENCEDeaths of Mr C. R. Rappolt and Mr R. B. J. PilbeamHon. P. J. BRADDY (Kedron—ALP) (Minister for Employment, Training and Industrial Relations)(10.18 a.m.): I rise to support the ...
Speech byHon. P. BRADDYMEMBER FOR KEDRONHansard 18 August 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTIndustrial Relations Hon. P. J. BRADDY (Kedron—ALP) (Minister for Employment, Training and Industrial Relations)(9.50 a.m.), by leave: Since coming to office, the Beattie ...
Speech byHon. P. BRADDYMEMBER FOR KEDRONHansard 19 August 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTWorkplace Health and Safety Enforcement Framework for Queensland Hon. P. J. BRADDY (Kedron—ALP) (Minister for Employment, Training and Industrial Relations)(9.54 a.m.), by ...
Speech byHon. P. BRADDYMEMBER FOR KEDRONHansard 26 May 1999STOLEN GENERATIONHon. P. J. BRADDY (Kedron—ALP) (Minister for Employment, Training and Industrial Relations)(4.15 p.m.): I support the motion. One thing of which we in this country are proud is that ...
Speech byHon. P. BRADDYMEMBER FOR KEDRONHansard 2 March 1999GORDONSTONE MINE DISPUTE; MEMBER FOR FITZROYHon. P. J. BRADDY (Kedron—ALP) (Minister for Employment, Training and Industrial Relations)(6.20 p.m.): I rise to second the amendment moved by the Premier ...
Speech byHon. P. BRADDYMEMBER FOR KEDRONHansard 29 April 1999ANZAC DAY AMENDMENT BILLHon. P. J. BRADDY (Kedron—ALP) (Minister for Employment, Training and Industrial Relations)(11.38 a.m.): I move—"That the Bill be now read a second time."It is with great ...
Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 20 July 1999REGIONAL FOREST AGREEMENTSHon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (10.27 a.m.): It hasbeen reported that, later today, some 20 mayors representing 44 ...
Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 20 July 1999NATIVE TITLE (QUEENSLAND) STATE PROVISIONS AMENDMENT BILLHon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the National Party) (12.34 p.m.):This is one of the most extraordinary ...
Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 22 July 1999TIMBER INDUSTRYHon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (10.22 a.m.): Astatement issued overnight by the Federal Minister for Forestry reveals how cynical ...
Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 22 July 1999AUSTRALIAN LABOR PARTY STATE PRESIDENTHon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (7 p.m.): I rise toexpress the gravest possible concern at what would be one ...
Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 17 August 1999MOTIONS OF CONDOLENCEDeaths of Mr C. R. Rappolt and Mr R. B. J. PilbeamHon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (10.04 a.m.): CharlieRappolt was an ...
Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 17 August 1999GOCORPHon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (11.44 a.m.): Overrecent days many Queenslanders have been asking the question whether the Beattie ...
Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 17 August 1999INTERACTIVE GAMBLING (PLAYER PROTECTION) AMENDMENT BILLAll StagesHon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (12.43 p.m.): Thisfurther compounds the scandal ...
Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 26 May 1999CONVICTED CHILD SEX OFFENDERS; NOTIFICATION ORDERSHon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (5.48 p.m.): Insupporting the comments made by the members for ...
Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 27 May 1999STATE DEVELOPMENT AND PUBLIC WORKS ORGANISATION AMENDMENT BILLHon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (12.20 p.m.): Wehave a number of major concerns with ...
Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 8 June 1999PUBLIC ADMINISTRATIONHon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (10.27 a.m.):Yesterday we saw another public administration drought in Queensland when the ...
Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 8 June 1999NELLY BAY DEVELOPMENT, MAGNETIC ISLANDHon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (5.59 p.m.): Imove—"That this House supports the Government's handling of the ...
Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 9 June 1999INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS BILLHon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (4.13 p.m.): This Billis all about revenge. It is all about getting square. It is all ...
Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 10 June 1999PUBLIC SERVICEHon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (10.17 a.m.): Fromwhat we have heard from the Government this morning, I think that we now ...
Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 11 June 1999INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS BILLHon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (3.22 p.m.): TheOpposition opposes the motion moved by the Leader of the House. There are ...
Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 15 September 1999BURNETT REGIONHon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (6 p.m.): I move—"That this House calls on the Beattie Labor Government to assist the embattled ...
Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 16 September 19991999 BUDGET SPEECHHon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (11.30 a.m.): This isan incredibly disappointing Budget to carry Queensland into the new ...
Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 26 October 1999MOTION OF CONDOLENCEDeath of Sir Charles WanstallHon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (9.47 a.m.): It is aprivilege to second the motion of ...
Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 26 October 1999PUBLIC SERVICE APPOINTMENTSHon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (11.30 a.m.): I risetoday to speak about the corruption of due process in relation ...
Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 27 October 1999GOVERNMENT OWNED CORPORATIONS, EXECUTIVE REMUNERATIONHon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (10.26 a.m.): ThePremier's unhinged performance in respect ...
Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 27 October 1999APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILLEstimates Committee AReport No. 1Hon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (11.31 a.m.): Inspeaking to Estimates Committee ...
Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 27 October 1999APPROPRIATION BILLEstimates Committee AReport No. 2Hon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (12.42 p.m.): I donot think anyone believes this Premier any ...
Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 27 October 1999FORESTRY INDUSTRYHon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (6.01 p.m.): Imove—"That this House condemns the Beattie Government for the loss of timber ...
Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 29 October 1999SOUTH BANK CORPORATION AMENDMENT BILL Hon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (11 a.m.): TheOpposition will be supporting this legislation, but I will ...
Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 9 November 1999APEC TECHNOMARTHon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (10.19 a.m.) ThisGovernment has done just about all it can to destroy Queensland's hard-won ...
Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 9 November 1999APEC TECHNOMARTHon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (11.30 a.m.): Thismorning we heard more from the Deputy Premier in respect of the Government's ...
Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 9 November 1999APEC TECHNOMARTHon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (6 p.m.): I move—"That this House condemns the 'can't do' Beattie Labor Government for its ...
Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 10 November 1999ANZAC DAY LEGISLATIONHon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (10.13 a.m.): Today,I rise to express very strong concern about the latest example of ...
Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 10 November 1999PRIVILEGEAnzac Day LegislationHon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (10.16 a.m.): I riseon a matter of privilege suddenly arising. I wish to quote ...
Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 10 November 1999PRIVILEGEAnzac Day LegislationHon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (10.17 a.m.): I riseon another matter of privilege. My further matter of ...
Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 10 November 1999AUSTRALIAN BROADCASTING CORPORATIONHon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (11.32 a.m.): I havemuch pleasure in seconding the motion proposed to the ...
Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 18 August 1999TAB PRIVATISATIONHon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (6.12 p.m.): Inseconding the motion moved by the member for Moggill, I point out that it is ...
Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 19 August 1999COMMISSIONS OF INQUIRY (QUEENSLAND CONSTITUTIONAL REVIEW COMMISSION)REGULATIONHon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (11.45 a.m.): Inseconding the ...
Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 24 August 1999MR DEPUTY SPEAKER'S RULINGHon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (5.03 p.m.): Isecond the motion moved this afternoon by the honourable member for ...
Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 25 August 1999TURKISH EARTHQUAKEHon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (9.35 a.m.): I joinwith the Premier in expressing the horror and sorrow of Queenslanders at ...
Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 25 August 1999MINISTERIAL LEGAL EXPENSESHon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (10.10 a.m.): It isclear from statements made by the Premier and the Attorney-General ...
Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 26 August 1999HEALTH SERVICESHon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (6.09 p.m.): Isecond the motion moved by the member for Maroochydore. I do so obviously with some ...
Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 14 September 1999BEATTIE STEALTH TAXHon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (10 a.m.): Thismorning we have seen something quite unprecedented in this Parliament. We ...
Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 11 June 1999SPECIAL ADJOURNMENTHon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (5.13 p.m.): Isupport the comments made by the honourable member for Indooroopilly. We have ...
Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 17 August 1999CENSURE OF MEMBER FOR IPSWICHHon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the National Party) (6 p.m.): Imove—"That this House censures the Member for Ipswich and calls on ...
Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 26 October 1999CENSURE OF MINISTER FOR MINES AND ENERGYHon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (5.59 p.m.): Imove—"That this House censures the Minister for Mines and ...
Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 15 September 1999JOB CREATIONHon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (10.12 a.m.):Yesterday the Premier, likening himself to Solomon, modestly described his ...
Speech byHon. STEVE BREDHAUERMEMBER FOR COOKHansard 2 December 1999STATE GOVERNMENT PERFORMANCEHon. S. D. BREDHAUER (Cook—ALP) (Minister for Transport and Minister for Main Roads)(5.40 p.m.): Fancy the member for Caloundra lecturing this House on the Budget. ...
Speech byMr T. MALONEMEMBER FOR MIRANIHansard 3 March 1999ADDRESS IN REPLYMr MALONE (Mirani—NPA) (11.58 a.m.): In speaking to the motion for the adoption of theAddress in Reply to His Excellency the Governor's Speech delivered on the opening of the ...
Speech byMr T. MALONEMEMBER FOR MIRANIHansard 4 March 1999FORTY-FOURTH COMMONWEALTH PARLIAMENTARY ASSOCIATION CONFERENCEReportMr MALONE (Mirani—NPA) (10.10 a.m.): It is with pleasure that I table the agenda reports andproceedings from the 44th Commonwealth ...
Speech byMr T. MALONEMEMBER FOR MIRANIHansard 4 March 1999POLICE POWERS AND RESPONSIBILITIES AMENDMENT BILLMr MALONE (Mirani—NPA) (2.56 p.m.): My contribution this afternoon will be rather short,because most of the points that I wished to raise have been ...
Speech byMr T. MALONEMEMBER FOR MIRANIHansard 24 March 1999CORRECTIVE SERVICES AND PENALTIES AND SENTENCES AMENDMENT BILLMr MALONE (Mirani—NPA) (9.32 p.m.): It is with pleasure that I rise to support the CorrectiveServices and Penalties and Sentences ...
Speech byHon. STEVE BREDHAUERMEMBER FOR COOKHansard 15 April 1999ROAD TRANSPORT REFORM BILLHon. S. D. BREDHAUER (Cook—ALP) (Minister for Transport and Minister for Main Roads)(12.01 p.m.): I move—"That the Bill be now read a second time."The Road Transport ...
Speech byHon. STEVE BREDHAUERMEMBER FOR COOKHansard 25 May 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTFederal Road FundingHon. S. D. BREDHAUER (Cook—ALP) (Minister for Transport and Minister for Main Roads)(9.54 a.m.), by leave: I rise on this occasion to provide the ...
Speech byHon. STEVE BREDHAUERMEMBER FOR COOKHansard 26 May 1999STOLEN GENERATIONHon. S. D. BREDHAUER (Cook—ALP) (Minister for Transport and Minister for Main Roads)(2.37 p.m.): I acknowledge the traditional owners of the land occupied by this Parliament. I ...
Speech byHon. STEVE BREDHAUERMEMBER FOR COOKHansard 27 May 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTOverseas VisitHon. S. D. BREDHAUER (Cook—ALP) (Minister for Transport and Minister for Main Roads)(9.54 a.m.), by leave: I rise on this occasion to inform members of ...
Speech byHon. STEVE BREDHAUERMEMBER FOR COOKHansard 9 June 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTBrisbane Light Rail Project Hon. S. D. BREDHAUER (Cook—ALP) (Minister for Transport and Minister for Main Roads)(9.51 a.m.), by leave: I inform the House of the progress in ...
Speech byHon. STEVE BREDHAUERMEMBER FOR COOKHansard 10 June 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTDepartments of Transport and Main RoadsHon. S. D. BREDHAUER (Cook—ALP) (Minister for Transport and Minister for Main Roads)(10.09 a.m.), by leave: I want to place on record ...
Speech byHon. STEVE BREDHAUERMEMBER FOR COOKHansard 26 August 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTRail Freight HaulageHon. S. D. BREDHAUER (Cook—ALP) (Minister for Transport and Minister for Main Roads)(9.57 a.m.), by leave: Our capacity to move freight efficiently is ...
Speech byHon. STEVE BREDHAUERMEMBER FOR COOKHansard 26 August 1999ROAD TRANSPORT REFORM BILLHon. S. D. BREDHAUER (Cook—ALP) (Minister for Transport and Minister for Main Roads)(11.51 a.m.), in reply: I thank all honourable members who have made contributions ...
Speech byHon. STEVE BREDHAUERMEMBER FOR COOKHansard 26 October 1999CENSURE OF MINISTER FOR MINES AND ENERGYHon. S. D. BREDHAUER (Cook—ALP) (Minister for Transport and Minister for Main Roads)(6.50 p.m.): The Chief Executive of Queensland Rail, Vince O'Rourke, ...
Speech byHon. STEVE BREDHAUERMEMBER FOR COOKHansard 27 October 1999APPROPRIATION BILLEstimates Committee CReportHon. S. D. BREDHAUER (Cook—ALP) (Minister for Transport and Minister for Main Roads)(4.43 p.m.): I would like to make a few comments on the ...
Speech byHon. STEVE BREDHAUERMEMBER FOR COOKHansard 29 October 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTNational Road RulesHon. S. D. BREDHAUER (Cook—ALP) (Minister for Transport and Minister for Main Roads)(9.43 a.m.), by leave: Queensland Transport has been working with ...
Speech byHon. STEVE BREDHAUERMEMBER FOR COOKHansard 10 November 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTNational Road RulesHon. S. D. BREDHAUER (Cook—ALP) (Minister for Transport and Minister for Main Roads)(9.43 a.m.), by leave: Queensland Transport has been working with ...
Speech byHon. STEVE BREDHAUERMEMBER FOR COOKHansard 23 November 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTRoad SafetyHon. S. D. BREDHAUER (Cook—ALP) (Minister for Transport and Minister for Main Roads)(9.56 a.m.), by leave: Today I will launch the State Government's two most ...
Speech byHon. STEVE BREDHAUERMEMBER FOR COOKHansard 25 November 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTRoads Implementation ProgramHon. S. D. BREDHAUER (Cook—ALP) (Minister for Transport and Minister for Main Roads)(9.55 a.m.), by leave: The Roads Implementation Program ...
Speech byHon. STEVE BREDHAUERMEMBER FOR COOKHansard 30 November 1999PRIVILEGENational Road RulesHon. S. D. BREDHAUER (Cook—ALP) (Minister for Transport and Minister for Main Roads)(9.33 a.m.): I rise on a matter of privilege. On page 3 of today's edition of ...
Speech byHon. STEVE BREDHAUERMEMBER FOR COOKHansard 2 December 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTQueensland Transport Call CentresHon. S. D. BREDHAUER (Cook—ALP) (Minister for Transport and Minister for Main Roads)(10.02 a.m.), by leave: Queensland Transport has been ...
Speech byMr T. MALONEMEMBER FOR MIRANIHansard 14 April 1999WORKCOVER QUEENSLAND AMENDMENT BILLMr MALONE (Mirani—NPA) (4.51 p.m.): In supporting the shadow Minister for Employment,Training and Industrial Relations in opposing the fiscal vandalism that this ...
Speech byHon. STEVE BREDHAUERMEMBER FOR COOKHansard 25 August 1999TRANSPORT LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLHon. S. D. BREDHAUER (Cook—ALP) (Minister for Transport and Minister for Main Roads)(12.05 p.m.): I move—"That the Bill be now read a second time."The ...
Speech byHon. STEVE BREDHAUERMEMBER FOR COOKHansard 19 August 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTHeavy Vehicle SafetyHon. S. D. BREDHAUER (Cook—ALP) (Minister for Transport and Minister for MainRoads)(10.08 a.m.), by leave: Heavy vehicle safety is an important issue. ...
Speech byHon. STEVE BREDHAUERMEMBER FOR COOKHansard 25 August 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTExpectation Pty LtdHon. S. D. BREDHAUER (Cook—ALP) (Minister for Transport and Minister for Main Roads)(9.51 a.m.), by leave: The Department of Main Roads currently has an ...
Speech byHon. STEVE BREDHAUERMEMBER FOR COOKHansard 10 June 1999TRANSPORT INFRASTRUCTUREHon. S. D. BREDHAUER (Cook—ALP) (Minister for Transport and Minister for Main Roads)(6.13 p.m.): I move the following amendment—"That all words after the word 'House' be ...
Speech byHon. STEVE BREDHAUERMEMBER FOR COOKHansard 18 August 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTGladstone Port Authority Lease; Navari Pty LtdHon. S. D. BREDHAUER (Cook—ALP) (Minister for Transport and Minister for Main Roads)(5.52 p.m.), by leave: I refer to the ...
Speech byMr T. SULLIVANMEMBER FOR CHERMSIDEHansard 4 March 1999ADOPTION OF CHILDREN (HAGUE CONVENTION ON INTERCOUNTRY ADOPTION) AMENDMENTBILL Mr SULLIVAN (Chermside—ALP) (3.46 p.m.): I rise to support the Adoption of Children (HagueConvention on Intercountry ...
Speech byMr T. SULLIVANMEMBER FOR CHERMSIDEHansard 9 March 1999HEALTH PORTFOLIO Mr SULLIVAN (Chermside—ALP) (6.20 p.m.): I rise to support the amendment moved by theHealth Minister. We now know why the former Deputy Leader of the Opposition, the former ...
Speech byMr T. SULLIVANMEMBER FOR CHERMSIDEHansard 11 March 1999USE OF PLAIN ENGLISH IN GOVERNMENT CORRESPONDENCEMr SULLIVAN (Chermside—ALP) (5.05 p.m.): I rise to second the motion. I believe that wordsare sometimes used to control the flow of information, ...
Speech byMr T. SULLIVANMEMBER FOR CHERMSIDEHansard 11 March 1999URBAN SPEED LIMITMr SULLIVAN (Chermside—ALP) (7.26 p.m.): I support the introduction of 50 km/h speed limitsin local streets, but I put to rest an urban myth that is taking hold. We have seen in ...
Speech byMr T. SULLIVANMEMBER FOR CHERMSIDEHansard 24 March 1999GAMING MACHINE AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr SULLIVAN (Chermside—ALP) (12.37 p.m.): I rise to support the Bill before the House. TheHouse is aware of the changes that were made to the ...
Speech byMr T. SULLIVANMEMBER FOR CHERMSIDEHansard 24 March 1999CORRECTIVE SERVICES AND PENALTIES AND SENTENCES AMENDMENT BILLMr SULLIVAN (Chermside—ALP) (10.40 p.m.): Tonight we have heard in this debate somedisgraceful comments made by the member for ...
Speech byMr T. SULLIVANMEMBER FOR CHERMSIDEHansard 14 April 1999HOLY SPIRIT NORTHSIDE AND PRINCE CHARLES HOSPITALMr SULLIVAN (Chermside—ALP) (11.12 p.m.): Last Thursday in my electorate of Chermside,an event occurred which will have long-term benefits for ...
Speech byMr T. SULLIVANMEMBER FOR CHERMSIDEHansard 15 April 1999WORKCOVER QUEENSLAND AMENDMENT BILLMr SULLIVAN (Chermside—ALP) (10.24 p.m.): I rise to support the WorkCover Amendment Bill.In this debate we have heard frequent references by Opposition members ...
Speech byMr T. SULLIVANMEMBER FOR CHERMSIDEHansard 27 April 1999RADIATION SAFETY BILLMr SULLIVAN (Chermside—ALP) (5.03 p.m.): I rise to support the Radiation Safety Bill 1999. Atthe outset I also would like to congratulate the Minister for bringing to ...
Speech byMr T. SULLIVANMEMBER FOR CHERMSIDEHansard 26 May 1999CHERMSIDE STATE SCHOOL SITEMr SULLIVAN (Chermside—ALP) (6.48 p.m.): Tomorrow, during the day and into the earlyhours of Friday morning, a significant event will occur in the history of the ...
Speech byMr T. SULLIVANMEMBER FOR CHERMSIDEHansard 26 May 1999WHELLER GARDENS, CHERMSIDEMr SULLIVAN (Chermside—ALP) (10.17 a.m.): In this, the International Year of Older Persons,it is appropriate and timely for this House to recognise the efforts of our aged ...