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Speech byMr R. QUINNMEMBER FOR MERRIMACHansard 17 September 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILLAPPROPRIATION BILL Mr QUINN (Merrimac—LP) (Deputy Leader of the Liberal Party) (2.33 p.m.): I rise to join in thisdebate and, in doing so, underline words spoken ...
Speech byMr R. QUINNMEMBER FOR MERRIMACHansard 20 October 1998MEMBER FOR NICKLINMr QUINN (Merrimac—LP) (Deputy Leader of the Liberal Party) (10.14 a.m.): On the previoussitting day, 18 September, the member for Nicklin asked a question without notice of the ...
Speech byMr R. QUINNMEMBER FOR MERRIMACHansard 22 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee FReport No. 1Mr QUINN (Merrimac—LP) (3.01 p.m.): At the outset, I also place on record my ...
Speech byMr R. QUINNMEMBER FOR MERRIMACHansard 22 October 1998COORPAROO SECONDARY COLLEGEMr QUINN (Merrimac—LP) (Deputy Leader of the Liberal Party) (7.22 p.m.): This morning, theMinister for Education tried to salvage some pride from the wreckage of his ...
Speech byMr R. QUINNMEMBER FOR MERRIMACHansard 18 November 1998MINISTER FOR EDUCATION Mr QUINN (Merrimac—LP) (Deputy Leader of the Liberal Party) (6 p.m.): I move—"That this House expresses its growing concern at the way in which the Minister forEducation is ...
Speech byMr R. QUINNMEMBER FOR MERRIMACHansard 18 November 1998UNIVERSITY OF THE SUNSHINE COAST BILLMr QUINN (Merrimac—LP) (Deputy Leader of the Liberal Party) (10.37 p.m.): The coalition hasgreat pleasure in supporting the passage of the University of the ...
Speech byMr B. LITTLEPROUDMEMBER FOR WESTERN DOWNSHansard 30 July 1998MOTION OF CONFIDENCE Mr LITTLEPROUD (Western Downs— NPA) (10.29 p.m.): I stand once again in this Houserepresenting the people of Western Downs. I am aware of the make-up of this House. I ...
Speech byMr B. LITTLEPROUDMEMBER FOR WESTERN DOWNSHansard 5 August 1998WARREGO HIGHWAYMr LITTLEPROUD (Western Downs— NPA) (7.21 p.m.): Tonight I want to put on the publicrecord my appeal to the Minister for Transport, the Honourable Steve Bredhauer, to ...
Speech byHon. BRIANLITTLEPROUDMEMBER FOR WESTERN DOWNSHansard 21 October 1998DALBY TAFEHon. B. G. LITTLEPROUD (Western Downs—NPA) (7.10 p.m.): The people of Dalby and districtwere treated shabbily by the Goss Government in 1990. Unless the present Minister ...
Speech byHon. BRIANLITTLEPROUDMEMBER FOR WESTERN DOWNSHansard 10 November 1998BANKING SERVICESHon. B. G. LITTLEPROUD (Western Downs—NPA) (11.55 p.m.): Tonight I will speak about theproblem of banking services in very small rural communities. Although I was ...
Speech byHon. BRIANLITTLEPROUDMEMBER FOR WESTERN DOWNSHansard 18 November 1998TRANSPORT LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL (No. 2)Hon. B. G. LITTLEPROUD (Western Downs—NPA) (12.33 p.m.): I am pleased to support thepassage of the Transport Legislation Amendment Bill ...
Speech byBRUCE DAVIDSONMEMBER FOR NOOSAHansard 30 July 1998MOTION OF CONFIDENCE Mr DAVIDSON (Noosa—LP) (8.03 p.m.): Tonight, in rising to speak in this debate, I congratulateyou, Mr Speaker, on your elevation to the office of Speaker. I also welcome all the ...
Speech byBRUCE DAVIDSONMEMBER FOR NOOSAHansard 27 August 1998WORKPLACE RELATIONS AMENDMENT BILLMr DAVIDSON (Noosa—LP) (12.54 p.m.): On 26 November 1996 we heralded an exciting newera in Queensland industrial relations for it was the day on which the former ...
Speech byBRUCE DAVIDSONMEMBER FOR NOOSAHansard 22 October 1998PRIVILEGE Ms M. O'DonnellMr DAVIDSON (Noosa—LP) (10.11 a.m.): I rise on a matter of privilege. After the debateyesterday in this place on the report of Estimates Committee D, members will now be ...
Speech byBRUCE DAVIDSONMEMBER FOR NOOSAHansard 22 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee DReportMr DAVIDSON (Noosa—LP) (11.48 a.m.): I would like to recognise the Chair of ...
Speech byBRUCE DAVIDSONMEMBER FOR NOOSAHansard 12 November 1998PRIVILEGEQueensland Small Business CouncilMr DAVIDSON (Noosa—LP) (9.32 a.m.): I rise on a matter of privilege. Yesterday duringquestion time in this House, the Deputy Leader of the Opposition ...
Speech byBRUCE DAVIDSONMEMBER FOR NOOSAHansard 17 November 1998TRAINING FOR MATURE-AGE WORKERSMr DAVIDSON (Noosa—LP) (6.45 p.m.): Nothing shows the vital difference between theforward-thinking coalition and the back-to-the-fifties Labor Party more clearly ...
Speech byBRUCE DAVIDSONMEMBER FOR NOOSAHansard 19 November 1998PRIVILEGEQueensland Small Business Council Mr DAVIDSON (Noosa—LP) (9.31 a.m.): I rise on a matter of privilege. On 12 November 1998, Irose on a matter of privilege pertaining to the misleading of ...
Speech byBRUCE DAVIDSONMEMBER FOR NOOSAHansard 19 November 1998PRIVILEGEAppointment of Ms M. O'DonnellMr DAVIDSON (Noosa—LP) (9.34 a.m.): I rise on a matter of privilege. During a past sitting Ihad cause to bring to the attention of this House another matter ...
Speech byMr BRUCE LAMINGMEMBER FOR MOOLOOLAHHansard 30 July 1998MOTION OF CONDOLENCETsunami Disaster, Papua New GuineaMr LAMING (Mooloolah—LP) (10.27 a.m.): As a former patrol officer in Papua New Guinea inthe 1970s, I would like to take the opportunity of ...
Speech byMr B. LITTLEPROUDMEMBER FOR WESTERN DOWNSHansard 6 August 1998ADDRESS IN REPLYMr LITTLEPROUD (Western Downs— NPA) (3 p.m.): I am quite proud to be part of this 49thParliament, which promises to be very different. Madam Deputy Speaker, I note your ...
Speech byMr BRUCE LAMINGMEMBER FOR MOOLOOLAHHansard 30 July 1998MOTION OF CONFIDENCEMr LAMING (Mooloolah—LP) (1.10 a.m.): Firstly, Mr Speaker, I join other members incongratulating you on being elected as Speaker. It is a very important position, and I am ...
Speech byBRUCE DAVIDSONMEMBER FOR NOOSAHansard 21 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee AReport No. 2Mr DAVIDSON (Noosa—LP) ( 2.57 p.m.): Before the State election this year, we heard ...
Speech byMr R. QUINNMEMBER FOR MERRIMACHansard 17 September 1998GOODS AND SERVICES TAX Mr QUINN (Merrimac—LP) (Deputy Leader of the Liberal Party) (10.10 a.m.): Listening to theMinister for Education rail against the Federal Government's tax reform package ...
Speech byBRUCE DAVIDSONMEMBER FOR NOOSAHansard 20 October 1998CONSUMER CREDIT (QUEENSLAND) AMENDMENT BILLMr DAVIDSON (Noosa—LP) (12.49 p.m.): The Opposition will not be opposing this Bill, giventhat the former Attorney-General and Minister for Consumer ...
Speech byJOHN MICKELMEMBER FOR LOGANHansard 19 November 1998TARIFF PROTECTION, SUGAR INDUSTRYMr MICKEL (Logan—ALP) (6.13 p.m.): It is a delight to second the amendment moved by theMinister because this debate is about the old Australian historical thing of ...
Speech byMrs J. GAMINMEMBER FOR BURLEIGHHansard 30 July 1998MOTION OF CONFIDENCEMrs GAMIN (Burleigh—NPA) (12.39 a.m.): Mr Speaker, may I add my congratulations to thoseof other members to you on your elevation to your position. I wish you good fortune in ...
Speech byMrs J. GAMINMEMBER FOR BURLEIGHHansard 4 August 1998ADDRESS IN REPLYMrs GAMIN (Burleigh—NPA) (5.15 p.m.): In joining the Address in Reply debate today I confirm,as always, my loyalty and allegiance and that of my constituency, to Her Majesty the ...
Speech byMrs J. GAMINMEMBER FOR BURLEIGHHansard 4 August 1998RESIDENT UNIT MANAGERSMrs GAMIN (Burleigh—NPA) (6.59 p.m.): I bring to the attention of the Parliament someanomalies suffered by resident unit managers in the costs involved in the running of their ...
Speech byMrs J. GAMINMEMBER FOR BURLEIGHHansard 15 September 1998MR W. CALLINANMrs GAMIN (Burleigh—NPA) (12.08 p.m.): William Martin Callinan was well known and greatlyloved as the principal of Miami State High School for 17 years until his retirement in ...
Speech byMrs J. GAMINMEMBER FOR BURLEIGHHansard 21 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee BReportMrs GAMIN (Burleigh—NPA) (4.18 p.m.): In joining this debate on the report of ...
Speech byJOHN MICKELMEMBER FOR LOGANHansard 12 November 1998VIETNAMESE COMMUNITYMr MICKEL (Logan—ALP) (10.27 a.m.): On the evening of Thursday, 15 October, a number ofmembers on this side of the House and I had the pleasure of attending Refugee Week at ...
Speech byJOHN MICKELMEMBER FOR LOGANHansard 12 November 1998LOGAN HOSPITAL AUXILIARYMr MICKEL (Logan—ALP) (7.16 p.m.): Tonight I would like to bring to the attention of theHouse a very, very positive story from the great City of Logan and, in particular, I ...
Speech byJOHN MICKELMEMBER FOR LOGANHansard 17 November 1998HEALTH AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr MICKEL (Logan—ALP) (3.26 p.m.): The other day, in respect of what should have been avery non-controversial Bill, the debate turned into an episode of ...
Speech byJOHN MICKELMEMBER FOR LOGANHansard 18 November 1998TRANSPORT LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL (No. 2)Mr MICKEL (Logan—ALP) (12.41 p.m.): Firstly, I want to congratulate the member for Gregory.Last year he extended a courtesy to the people of Logan when the ...
Speech byJOHN MICKELMEMBER FOR LOGANHansard 18 November 1998TRADING (ALLOWABLE HOURS) AMENDMENT BILLMr MICKEL (Logan—ALP) (10 p.m.): I commend the Minister for being able to negotiate thisimportant change on behalf of the retail industry. However, as the Bill ...
Speech byJOHN MICKELMEMBER FOR LOGANHansard 19 November 1998DAIRY INDUSTRY AMENDMENT BILLMr MICKEL (Logan—ALP) (12.15 p.m.): This Bill flags the freeing up of Queensland's dairyindustries. A number of changes have occurred in anticipation of these amendments, ...
Speech byJOHN MICKELMEMBER FOR LOGANHansard 4 August 1998ADDRESS IN REPLYMr MICKEL (Logan—ALP) (4.22 p.m.): It is an honour and a privilege to speak on behalf of thepeople of Logan. Madam Deputy Speaker, I ask you to pass on my congratulations to the Speaker ...
Speech byJOHN MICKELMEMBER FOR LOGANHansard 5 August 1998AUTOMATIC TELLER MACHINESMr MICKEL (Logan—ALP) (7.17 p.m.): Tonight I want to raise the plight of people inwheelchairs trying to access automatic teller machines. We have heard a lot in this House about ...
Speech byJOHN MICKELMEMBER FOR LOGANHansard 6 August 1998JIANG BEI NEW TOWN DESIGN COMPETITIONMr MICKEL (Logan—ALP) (7.09 p.m.): Tonight I want to congratulate the Queensland firm,Consortia Australia, and the Asia Pacific Design Group (Chongqing) Pty Ltd on ...
Speech byJOHN MICKELMEMBER FOR LOGANHansard 16 September 1998CENSURE OF MINISTER FOR HEALTHMr MICKEL (Logan—ALP) (6.49 p.m.): The one difference between the electorate of Burnettand the electorate of Bundaberg is that Bundaberg has an outstanding member. I ...
Speech byJOHN MICKELMEMBER FOR LOGANHansard 17 September 1998INDUSTRY POLICYMr MICKEL (Logan—ALP) (10.38 p.m.): Part of any Government's jobs, jobs, jobs strategy hasto be the development of a comprehensive integrated industry policy. The Beattie Government ...
Speech byJOHN MICKELMEMBER FOR LOGANHansard 20 October 1998AUTOMATIC TELLER MACHINESMr MICKEL (Logan—ALP) (7.18 p.m.): Several weeks ago, I raised the issue of access toautomatic teller machines in my electorate. Briefly, for the benefit of honourable ...
Speech byJOHN MICKELMEMBER FOR LOGANHansard 21 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee AReport No. 1Mr MICKEL (Logan—ALP) (11.31 a.m.): I will address a number of aspects of the ...
Speech byJOHN MICKELMEMBER FOR LOGANHansard 21 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee AReport No. 2Mr MICKEL (Logan—ALP) (12.30 p.m.): I particularly want to commend the Premier on ...
Speech byJOHN MICKELMEMBER FOR LOGANHansard 22 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee EReport No. 1Mr MICKEL (Logan—ALP) (2.47 p.m.): I will say one thing about the member forMaroochydore: ...
Speech byJOHN MICKELMEMBER FOR LOGANHansard 22 October 1998BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY (PORTABLE LONG SERVICE LEAVE) AMENDMENTBILLMr MICKEL (Logan—ALP) (5.29 p.m.): The Building and Construction Industry (Portable LongService Leave) Amendment Bill 1998 ...
Speech byMrs J. GAMINMEMBER FOR BURLEIGHHansard 22 October 1998PRIVATISATION OF TABMrs GAMIN (Burleigh—NPA) (6.39 p.m.): This Parliament has a responsibility to do all it can toprotect Queensland's very proud racing industry. That is why I support tonight's ...
Speech byMrs J. GAMINMEMBER FOR BURLEIGHHansard 12 November 1998HEALTH AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMrs GAMIN (Burleigh—NPA) (5.10 p.m.): In rising to speak to the Health and Other LegislationAmendment Bill 1998, I have to say that the basis of the ...
Speech byMrs J. GAMINMEMBER FOR BURLEIGHHansard 18 November 1998PERSONAL EXPLANATIONComments by Member for NicklinMrs GAMIN (Burleigh—NPA) (10.09 a.m.): I rise to make a personal explanation. Yesterday, themember for Nicklin made an adverse reference to me in ...
Speech byHon. JUDY SPENCEMEMBER FOR MOUNT GRAVATTHansard 4 August 1998KESSELS ROADHon. J. C. SPENCE (Mount Gravatt— ALP) (Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait IslanderPolicy and Minister for Women's Policy and Minister for Fair Trading) (7.25 p.m.): I ...
JOHN KINGSTONMEMBER FOR MARYBOROUGHHansard 16 September 1998PUBLIC SERVICE AMENDMENT BILLDr KINGSTON (Maryborough—ONP) (4.44 p.m.): Madam Deputy Speaker, firstly, may Icongratulate the Speaker on his election to office. Because of my respect and concern for ...
JOHN KINGSTONMEMBER FOR MARYBOROUGHHansard 16 September 1998CENSURE OF MINISTER FOR HEALTHDr KINGSTON (Maryborough—ONP) (6.35 p.m.): This morning the Minister for Health said thatthe people of Maryborough wanted a second-rate hospital rather than the ...
JOHN KINGSTONMEMBER FOR MARYBOROUGHHansard 20 October 1998WATER STORAGE, IRVINEBANK; ELECTRICITY INDUSTRYDr KINGSTON (Maryborough—ONP) (6.44 p.m.): I wish to question the current methods ofprioritising energy projects. I hope I can assume that currently those ...
JOHN KINGSTONMEMBER FOR MARYBOROUGHHansard 22 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee FReport No. 1Dr KINGSTON (Maryborough—ONP) (3.22 p.m.): Firstly, I thank the member for Nudgee for ...
JOHN KINGSTONMEMBER FOR MARYBOROUGHHansard 11 November 1998NATIONAL COMPETITION POLICYDr KINGSTON (Maryborough—ONP) (6.07 p.m.): I move—"That, given the fact that the National Competition Policy is the domestic extension ofthe economic rationalism, and the ...
Speech byJOHN MICKELMEMBER FOR LOGANHansard 11 November 1998AUSTRALIAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION; DR M. SCOTT-YOUNGMr MICKEL (Logan—ALP) (11.40 a.m.): I rise to speak in this Matters of Public Interest debatein relation to the attack on our public health system. ...
Speech byHon. P. BRADDYMEMBER FOR KEDRONHansard 18 November 1998BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY (PORTABLE LONG SERVICE LEAVE) AMENDMENTBILLHon. P. J. BRADDY (Kedron—ALP) (Minister for Employment, Training and Industrial Relations)(5.24 p.m.), in reply: ...
Speech byHon. P. BRADDYMEMBER FOR KEDRONHansard 18 November 1998TRADING (ALLOWABLE HOURS) AMENDMENT BILLHon. P. J. BRADDY (Kedron—ALP) (Minister for Employment, Training and Industrial Relations)(10.06 p.m.), in reply: I thank those honourable members who ...
Speech byPAUL LUCAS, MLAMEMBER FOR LYTTONHansard 5 August 1998SPORTING SHOOTERSMr LUCAS (Lytton—ALP) (6.46 p.m.): It is with pleasure that I rise to speak in support of theamendment moved by the Honourable the Minister. I first take the opportunity to ...
Speech byPAUL LUCAS, MLAMEMBER FOR LYTTONHansard 6 August 1998ADDRESS IN REPLYMr LUCAS (Lytton—ALP) (3.17 p.m.): It is with great pleasure that I take the opportunity tospeak to the motion for the adoption of the Address in Reply to His Excellency's Speech in ...
Speech byPAUL LUCAS, MLAMEMBER FOR LYTTONHansard 6 August 1998PRIVATE MEMBERS' BILLSMr LUCAS (Lytton—ALP) (6.48 p.m.): It is pretty sad for this House that we have reached thestage at which during the 6 o'clock debate all we can have in this Chamber is a ...
Speech byMr P. PURCELLMEMBER FOR BULIMBAHansard 27 August 1998WORKPLACE RELATIONS AMENDMENT BILL Mr PURCELL (Bulimba—ALP) (3.31 p.m.): In welcoming our visitors from Japan, I would like tosay that, along with the Japanese workers, Australian workers are some ...
Speech byMr P. PURCELLMEMBER FOR BULIMBAHansard 20 October 1998BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY (PORTABLE LONG SERVICE LEAVE) AMENDMENTBILL Mr PURCELL (Bulimba—ALP) (3.30 p.m.): I rise to support the initiatives contained within theBuilding and ...
Speech byMr P. PURCELLMEMBER FOR BULIMBAHansard 21 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee BReportMr PURCELL (Bulimba—ALP) (3.42 p.m.): I would like to give a few thank yous. I would like ...
Speech byMr P. PURCELLMEMBER FOR BULIMBAHansard 17 November 1998TRAINING FOR MATURE-AGE WORKERSMr PURCELL (Bulimba—ALP) (6.20 p.m.): I second the amendment moved by the Minister. Ifind it astonishing that the honourable member for Clayfield has the utter ...
Speech byHon. P. BRADDYMEMBER FOR KEDRONHansard 4 August 1998WORKERS COMPENSATIONHon. P. J. BRADDY (Kedron—ALP) (Minister for Employment, Training and Industrial Relations)(6.10 p.m): I rise in the House in response to the motion moved by the honourable ...
Speech byHon. P. BRADDYMEMBER FOR KEDRONHansard 5 August 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTTAFE QueenslandHon. P. J. BRADDY (Kedron—ALP) (Minister for Employment, Training and Industrial Relations)(9.43 a.m.), by leave: The treatment of TAFE Queensland by the previous ...
Speech byHon. P. BRADDYMEMBER FOR KEDRONHansard 6 August 1998WORKPLACE RELATIONS AMENDMENT BILLHon. P. J. BRADDY (Kedron—ALP) (Minister for Employment, Training and Industrial Relations)(12.01 p.m.): I move—"That the Bill be now read a second time."It is with ...
Speech byHon. P. BRADDYMEMBER FOR KEDRONHansard 6 August 1998BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY (PORTABLE LONG SERVICE LEAVE) AMENDMENTBILLHon. P. J. BRADDY (Kedron—ALP) (Minister for Employment, Training and Industrial Relations)(12.17 p.m.): I move—"That ...
Speech byPAUL LUCAS, MLAMEMBER FOR LYTTONHansard 6 August 1998CORPORATE RESPONSIBILITYMr LUCAS (Lytton—ALP) (7.05 p.m.): Tonight I wish to briefly speak about corporateresponsibility, because corporate responsibility does not stop at the company's gate. It is ...
Speech byPAUL LUCAS, MLAMEMBER FOR LYTTONHansard 25 August 1998MEMBERS FOR KEDRON, BUNDAMBA, IPSWICH, CHATSWORTH AND MURRUMBAMr LUCAS (Lytton—ALP) (6.58 p.m.): The debate tonight plumbs new depths of parliamentaryconduct. The great irony is that it is the ...
Speech byPAUL LUCAS, MLAMEMBER FOR LYTTONHansard 27 August 1998WORKPLACE RELATIONS AMENDMENT BILLMr LUCAS (Lytton—ALP) (4.08 p.m.): I am pleased to participate in the debate on theWorkplace Relations Amendment Bill. This very important legislation was ...
Speech byPAUL LUCAS, MLAMEMBER FOR LYTTONHansard 27 August 1998DARLING POINT SPECIAL SCHOOLMr LUCAS (Lytton—ALP) (2.13 a.m.): Last Thursday, 20 August, I was delighted to host theMinister for Education, the Honourable Dean Wells, to visit the Darling Point ...
Speech byHon. P. BRADDYMEMBER FOR KEDRONHansard 27 August 1998WORKPLACE RELATIONS AMENDMENT BILLHon. P. J. BRADDY (Kedron—ALP) (Minister for Employment, Training and Industrial Relations)(11.45 p.m.), in reply: Firstly, I thank my colleagues for their valued ...
Speech byHon. P. BRADDYMEMBER FOR KEDRONHansard 17 September 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTIndustrial Relations Task ForceHon. P. J. BRADDY (Kedron—ALP) (Minister for Employment, Training and Industrial Relations)(9.39 a.m.), by leave: In August, I announced the ...
Speech byHon. P. BRADDYMEMBER FOR KEDRONHansard 21 October 1998UNEMPLOYMENTHon. P. J. BRADDY (Kedron—ALP) (Minister for Employment, Training and Industrial Relations)(6.18 p.m.): I rise in this House in response to the motion moved by the honourable member ...
Speech byHon. P. BRADDYMEMBER FOR KEDRONHansard 22 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee FReportHon. P. J. BRADDY (Kedron—ALP) (Minister for Employment, Training and Industrial ...
Speech byHon. P. BRADDYMEMBER FOR KEDRONHansard 25 August 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTQueensland Workplace AgreementsHon. P. J. BRADDY (Kedron—ALP) (Minister for Employment, Training and Industrial Relations)(9.52 a.m.), by leave: This Government is committed to ...
Speech byHon. P. BRADDYMEMBER FOR KEDRONHansard 26 August 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTFormer Department of Training and Industrial Relations ConsultanciesHon. P. J. BRADDY (Kedron—ALP) (Minister for Employment, Training and Industrial Relations)(9.34 a.m.), by ...
Speech byHon. P. BRADDYMEMBER FOR KEDRONHansard 27 August 1998PRIVILEGEMember for ClayfieldHon. P. J. BRADDY (Kedron—ALP) (Minister for Employment, Training and Industrial Relations)(9.32 a.m.): I rise on a matter of privilege. Yesterday when I was making a ...
Speech byHon. P. BRADDYMEMBER FOR KEDRONHansard 22 October 1998MIGATE Skills CentreHon. P. J. BRADDY (Kedron—ALP) (Minister for Employment, Training and Industrial Relations)(7.15 p.m.): I rise to clarify my answers given in Parliament today concerning the ...
Speech byHon. P. BRADDYMEMBER FOR KEDRONHansard 10 November 1998TRADING (ALLOWABLE HOURS) AMENDMENT BILLHon. P. J. BRADDY (Kedron—ALP) (Minister for Employment, Training and Industrial Relations)(12.31 p.m.): I move—"That the Bill be now read a second ...
Speech byHon. P. BRADDYMEMBER FOR KEDRONHansard 11 November 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTApprenticeships and TraineeshipsHon. P. J. BRADDY (Kedron—ALP) (Minister for Employment, Training and Industrial Relations)(9.43 a.m.), by leave: One of the key employment ...
Speech byHon. P. BRADDYMEMBER FOR KEDRONHansard 17 November 1998TRAINING FOR MATURE-AGE WORKERSHon. P. J. BRADDY (Kedron—ALP) (Minister for Employment, Training and Industrial Relations)(6.15 p.m.): I rise to answer a motion moved by the shadow Minister. I ...
Speech byMrs NITACUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR BUNDABERGHansard 21 October 1998COONARR COAL PORTMrs NITA CUNNINGHAM (Bundaberg— ALP) (10.06 a.m.): This morning a petition waspresented to the Parliament signed by 144 people opposing the Coonarr coal port proposed to be ...
Speech byMrs NITACUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR BUNDABERGHansard 21 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee AReport No. 2Mrs NITA CUNNINGHAM (Bundaberg) (12.51 p.m.): I was a member of Estimates ...
Speech byMrs NITACUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR BUNDABERGHansard 10 November 1998NATIVE TITLE (QUEENSLAND) STATE PROVISIONS AMENDMENT BILL (No. 2)Mrs NITA CUNNINGHAM (Bundaberg— ALP) (10.05 p.m.): We have heard a lot of divisive andalmost hysterical debate on this ...
Speech byMr P. PURCELLMEMBER FOR BULIMBAHansard 4 August 1998WORKERS COMPENSATIONMr PURCELL (Bulimba—ALP) (6.15 p.m.): It gives me great pleasure to second the Minister'samendment to the motion and to speak to it. I cannot do that without commenting on what ...
Speech byHon. P. BRADDYMEMBER FOR KEDRONHansard 18 November 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTBreaking the Unemployment Cycle; Advertising CampaignHon. P. J. BRADDY (Kedron—ALP) (Minister for Employment, Training and Industrial Relations)(9.46 a.m.), by leave: The ...
Speech byTony ELLIOTTMEMBER FOR CUNNINGHAMHansard 30 July 1998MOTION OF CONFIDENCEMr ELLIOTT (Cunningham—NPA) (12.04 a.m.): Firstly, Mr Speaker, I congratulate you on yourelevation to that position. I have worked with you on the Public Accounts Committee, and ...
Speech byTony ELLIOTTMEMBER FOR CUNNINGHAMHansard 4 August 1998AMENDMENT TO STANDING ORDERSMr ELLIOTT (Cunningham—NPA) (10.26 a.m.): During the time I have been a member of thisHouse, I have been thrown out of the Chamber only once.Mr Veivers: That was an ...
Speech byTony ELLIOTTMEMBER FOR CUNNINGHAMHansard 4 August 1998WEAPONS ACTMr ELLIOTT (Cunningham—NPA) (12.10 p.m.): I wish to bring to the notice of members of thisHouse and the people of Queensland some suggestions in relation to the Weapons Act. I shall ...
Speech byTony ELLIOTTMEMBER FOR CUNNINGHAMHansard 4 August 1998ADDRESS IN REPLYMr ELLIOTT (Cunningham—NPA) (3.25 p.m.): In rising to take part in this debate on the motionfor the adoption of the Address in Reply to the Governor's Speech, which I thought was a ...
Speech byTony ELLIOTTMEMBER FOR CUNNINGHAMHansard 25 August 1998NATIVE TITLE (QUEENSLAND) STATE PROVISIONS BILLMr ELLIOTT (Cunningham—NPA) (4.54 p.m.): I have pleasure in rising to support this debateon the Native Title (Queensland) State Provisions Bill. I ...
Speech byTony ELLIOTTMEMBER FOR CUNNINGHAMHansard 19 November 1998DAIRY INDUSTRY AMENDMENT BILLMr ELLIOTT (Cunningham—NPA) (12.47 p.m.): I am against deregulation of the dairy industryas a result of the experience that Victoria has had. The retail chains have ...
Speech byHon. T. McGRADYMEMBER FOR MOUNT ISAHansard 6 August 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTElectricity IndustryHon. T. McGRADY (Mount Isa—ALP) (Minister for Mines and Energy and Minister Assisting theDeputy Premier on Regional Development) (9.46 a.m.), by leave: ...
Speech byHon. T. McGRADYMEMBER FOR MOUNT ISAHansard 25 August 1998NATIVE TITLE (QUEENSLAND) STATE PROVISIONS BILLHon. T. McGRADY (Mount Isa—ALP) (Minister for Mines and Energy and Minister Assisting theDeputy Premier on Regional Development) (4.42 p.m.): As ...
Speech byHon. T. McGRADYMEMBER FOR MOUNT ISAHansard 26 August 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTElectricity IndustryHon. T. McGRADY (Mount Isa—ALP) (Minister for Mines and Energy and Minister Assisting theDeputy Premier on Regional Development) (10.06 a.m.), by leave: ...
Speech byHon. T. McGRADYMEMBER FOR MOUNT ISAHansard 15 September 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTCallide C Power StationHon. T. McGRADY (Mount Isa—ALP) (Minister for Mines and Energy and Minister Assisting theDeputy Premier on Regional Development) (9.41 a.m.), by ...
Speech byHon. T. McGRADYMEMBER FOR MOUNT ISAHansard 20 October 1998WATER STORAGE, IRVINEBANK; ELECTRICITY INDUSTRYHon. T. McGRADY (Mount Isa—ALP) (Minister for Mines and Energy and Minister Assisting theDeputy Premier on Regional Development) (6.09 p.m.): I ...
Speech byTony ELLIOTTMEMBER FOR CUNNINGHAMHansard 27 August 1998WORKPLACE RELATIONS AMENDMENT BILL Mr ELLIOTT (Cunningham—NPA) (11.35 p.m.): As someone who comes from ruralQueensland, I have pleasure in taking part in the debate on the Workplace Relations ...
Speech byTony ELLIOTTMEMBER FOR CUNNINGHAMHansard 17 September 1998ASSISTANCE FOR GOONDIWINDI CONTRACTORSMr ELLIOTT (Cunningham—NPA) (10.45 p.m.): Honourable members would have heard of thefloods in areas in and around Goondiwindi. I am sure that many members ...
Speech byTony ELLIOTTMEMBER FOR CUNNINGHAMHansard 18 September 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILLAPPROPRIATION BILLMr ELLIOTT (Cunningham—NPA) (3.32 p.m.): In the limited time that I have available to me,and in a scatter-gun approach, I would like to raise a ...
Speech byTony ELLIOTTMEMBER FOR CUNNINGHAMHansard 21 October 1998RAILWAY FENCES Mr ELLIOTT (Cunningham—NPA) (10.27 a.m.): The matter I wish to bring to the attention of theHouse and the people of Queensland today is the state of repair of railway fences ...
Speech byTony ELLIOTTMEMBER FOR CUNNINGHAMHansard 11 November 1998AIRCONDITIONING OF GOONDIWINDI STATE SCHOOLMr ELLIOTT (Cunningham—NPA) (11.11 p.m.): The matter that I wish to bring to the attentionof the House tonight is the deplorable conditions suffered ...
Speech byTony ELLIOTTMEMBER FOR CUNNINGHAMHansard 17 November 1998COMMISSIONS OF INQUIRY (FORDE INQUIRY—EVIDENCE) REGULATION 1998Disallowance of Statutory InstrumentMr ELLIOTT (Cunningham—NPA) (2.35 p.m.): I rise to speak in this debate this afternoon as ...
Speech byHon. T. McGRADYMEMBER FOR MOUNT ISAHansard 22 October 1998PRIVILEGEApprenticeship Training, Mount IsaHon. T. McGRADY (Mount Isa—ALP) (Minister for Mines and Energy and Minister Assisting theDeputy Premier on Regional Development) (10.30 a.m.): I rise ...
Speech byHon. T. McGRADYMEMBER FOR MOUNT ISAHansard 22 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee EReportHon. T. McGRADY (Mount Isa—ALP) (Minister for Mines and Energy and Minister Assisting ...
Speech byHon. T. McGRADYMEMBER FOR MOUNT ISAHansard 10 November 1998EXPLOSIVES BILLHon. T. McGRADY (Mount Isa—ALP) (Minister for Mines and Energy and Minister Assisting theDeputy Premier on Regional Development) (12.42 p.m.): I move—"That the Bill be now read ...
Speech byHon. TOM BARTONMEMBER FOR WATERFORDHansard 20 October 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTOut-stations Program for Aboriginal OffendersHon. T. A. BARTON (Waterford—ALP) (Minister for Police and Corrective Services) (9.52 a.m.),by leave: Last week I attended the ...
Speech byHon. TOM BARTONMEMBER FOR WATERFORDHansard 21 October 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTMr S. J. CowellHon. T. A. BARTON (Waterford—ALP) (Minister for Police and Corrective Services) (9.40 a.m.),by leave: On Monday, an inmate at Numinbah Correctional Centre, ...
Speech byHon. TOM BARTONMEMBER FOR WATERFORDHansard 21 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee BReportHon. T. A. BARTON (Waterford—ALP) (Minister for Police and Corrective Services) (4.23 ...
Speech byHon. TOM BARTONMEMBER FOR WATERFORDHansard 22 October 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTBoard AppointmentsHon. T. A. BARTON (Waterford—ALP) (Minister for Police and Corrective Services) (9.42 a.m.),by leave: I wish to advise the House of several appointments ...
Speech byHon. TOM BARTONMEMBER FOR WATERFORDHansard 11 November 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTWoodford Correctional CentreHon. T. A. BARTON (Waterford—ALP) (Minister for Police and Corrective Services) (9.53 a.m.),by leave: I take this opportunity to congratulate ...
Speech byHon. TOM BARTONMEMBER FOR WATERFORDHansard 12 November 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTPolice Beat ShopfrontsHon. T. A. BARTON (Waterford—ALP) (Minister for Police and Corrective Services) (9.50 a.m.),by leave: On Monday, I was pleased to make some very ...
Speech byHon. TOM BARTONMEMBER FOR WATERFORDHansard 6 August 1998POLICE POWERS AND RESPONSIBILITIES AMENDMENT BILLHon. T. A. BARTON (Waterford—ALP) (Minister for Police and Corrective Services) (12.36 p.m.):I move—"That the Bill be now read a second time."The ...
Speech byHon. TOM BARTONMEMBER FOR WATERFORDHansard 26 August 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTPolice NumbersHon. T. A. BARTON (Waterford—ALP) (Minister for Police and Corrective Services) (9.49 a.m.),by leave: I rise to inform honourable members of the Beattie Labor ...
Speech byHon. TOM BARTONMEMBER FOR WATERFORDHansard 15 September 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTProstitution Law ReformHon. T. A. BARTON (Waterford—ALP) (Minister for Police and Corrective Services) (9.51 a.m.),by leave: A few days after being sworn in as Minister ...
Speech byHon. T. McGRADYMEMBER FOR MOUNT ISAHansard 10 November 1998NATIVE TITLE (QUEENSLAND) STATE PROVISIONS AMENDMENT BILL (No. 2)Hon. T. McGRADY (Mount Isa—ALP) (Minister for Mines and Energy and Minister Assisting theDeputy Premier on Regional ...
Speech byHon. TOM BARTONMEMBER FOR WATERFORDHansard 17 September 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTAnti-drug Initiative; Schoolies WeekHon. T. A. BARTON (Waterford—ALP) (Minister for Police and Corrective Services) (9.44 a.m.),by leave: On Tuesday of this week I told ...
Speech byTony ELLIOTTMEMBER FOR CUNNINGHAMHansard 18 November 1998IMPACT OF NATURAL DISASTERS ON GRAIN GROWERSMr ELLIOTT (Cunningham—NPA) (11.55 p.m.): I take this opportunity to speak in support ofgrain growers from central Queensland right through down to ...
Speech byBRUCE DAVIDSONMEMBER FOR NOOSAHansard 28 October 1999APPROPRIATION BILLEstimates Committee GReportMr DAVIDSON (Noosa—LP) (3.12 p.m.): I rise to speak on the report of Estimates CommitteeG. Firstly, I acknowledge the efforts of the Research Director, ...
Speech byBRUCE DAVIDSONMEMBER FOR NOOSAHansard 23 November 1999DEPARTMENT OF STATE DEVELOPMENTMr DAVIDSON (Noosa—LP) (6.37 p.m.): In participating in the debate tonight, I wish to put onthe public record the achievements of Alan Davies, who was one of the ...
Speech byBRUCE DAVIDSONMEMBER FOR NOOSAHansard 23 November 1999NOOSAVILLE STATE SCHOOLMr DAVIDSON (Noosa—LP) (11.03 p.m.): All of us take our good health for granted andproceed to get on with our lives in an "it could never happen to me" atmosphere when we ...
Speech byBRUCE DAVIDSONMEMBER FOR NOOSAHansard 24 November 1999EQUITY AND FAIR TRADING (MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS) BILLMr DAVIDSON (Noosa—LP) (3.52 p.m.): The Minister for Equity and Fair Trading, theHonourable Judy Spence, introduced into this House the ...
Speech byBRUCE DAVIDSONMEMBER FOR NOOSAHansard 24 November 1999TRADE MEASUREMENT AMENDMENT BILLMr DAVIDSON (Noosa—LP) (4.52 p.m.): In rising to speak on the Trade MeasurementAmendment Bill, I firstly acknowledge that the amendments proposed appear ...
Speech byBRUCE DAVIDSONMEMBER FOR NOOSAHansard 30 November 1999RETIREMENT VILLAGES BILLMr DAVIDSON (Noosa—LP) (4.49 p.m.): There are 300 plus retirement villages spreadthroughout the length of Queensland, but the majority are situated here in the south-east ...
Speech byBRUCE DAVIDSONMEMBER FOR NOOSAHansard 27 May 1999COOLUM POLICE STATIONMr DAVIDSON (Noosa—LP) (7.18 p.m.): I bring to the attention of the House an issue of greatconcern to people in my electorate and, in particular, in Coolum. It has experienced ...
Speech byBRUCE DAVIDSONMEMBER FOR NOOSAHansard 9 June 1999INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS BILLMr DAVIDSON (Noosa—LP) (5.18 p.m.): In the Courier-Mail on Monday, 31 May, the Ministerfor Employment, Training and Industrial Relations said whilst photographed cuddling a ...
Speech byBRUCE DAVIDSONMEMBER FOR NOOSAHansard 26 August 1999QUEENSLAND BUILDING SERVICES AUTHORITY AMENDMENT BILLMr DAVIDSON (Noosa—LP) (12.09 p.m.): The building and construction industry is now the thirdbiggest industry in Queensland and, as such, its ...
Speech byBRUCE DAVIDSONMEMBER FOR NOOSAHansard 17 September 19991999 STATE BUDGETMr DAVIDSON (Noosa—LP) (4.32 p.m.): A sure sign of a Premier out of control is a Premierwho, when confronted by an almost insurmountable obstacle, runs around blaming everybody ...
Speech byBRUCE DAVIDSONMEMBER FOR NOOSAHansard 27 October 1999FORESTRY INDUSTRYMr DAVIDSON (Noosa—LP) (6.11 p.m.): I second the motion moved by the Leader of theOpposition. Shortly after the announcement of the regional forest agreement by the Premier and ...
Speech byMr BRUCE LAMINGMEMBER FOR MOOLOOLAHHansard 9 March 1999HOME ASSIST/SECURE PROGRAMMr LAMING (Mooloolah—LP) (7.05 p.m.): I rise to speak on the issue of security in the home forQueensland's seniors. Honourable members will recall a series of disgusting ...
Speech byMr BRUCE LAMINGMEMBER FOR MOOLOOLAHHansard 11 March 1999COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTHMr LAMING (Mooloolah—LP) (7.10 p.m.): During the six o'clock debate in this Chamber onTuesday night, the member for Kurwongbah was critical of my response to the Health ...
Speech byMr BRUCE LAMINGMEMBER FOR MOOLOOLAHHansard 23 March 1999GAMING MACHINE AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr LAMING (Mooloolah—LP) (3.14 p.m.): I am pleased to rise to speak to the Gaming Machineand Other Legislation Amendment Bill. I do not intend ...
Speech byMr BRUCE LAMINGMEMBER FOR MOOLOOLAHHansard 24 March 1999CORRECTIVE SERVICES LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr LAMING (Mooloolah—LP) (4.42 p.m.): I intend to speak only briefly on this Bill, as theOpposition does not oppose it. I have some comments to make ...
Speech byMr BRUCE LAMINGMEMBER FOR MOOLOOLAHHansard 14 April 1999WORKCOVER QUEENSLAND AMENDMENT BILLMr LAMING (Mooloolah—LP) (4.24 p.m.): In the course of this debate and in the presentationof the ill-named report, Restoring the Balance, a lot has been said ...
Speech byMr BRUCE LAMINGMEMBER FOR MOOLOOLAHHansard 28 April 1999PUBLIC HOUSING, SECURITYMr LAMING (Mooloolah—LP) (10.22 a.m.): I rise today to bring to the attention of all membersa bureaucratic bungle involving the Department of Housing and Q-Build, one of ...
Speech byBRUCE DAVIDSONMEMBER FOR NOOSAHansard 3 December 1999FORESTRY AMENDMENT BILLMr DAVIDSON (Noosa—LP) (3.28 p.m.): In rising to speak to the Forestry Amendment Bill, I doso on behalf of the 54 workers at the Boral mill in Cooroy who face job losses in ...
Speech byBRUCE DAVIDSONMEMBER FOR NOOSAHansard 9 December 1999PROPERTY LAW AMENDMENT BILLMr DAVIDSON (Noosa—LP) (10.44 p.m.): When two people of the same or opposite genderdecide mutually to commence a relationship, it is always with a high degree of emotion ...
Speech byMr BRUCE LAMINGMEMBER FOR MOOLOOLAHHansard 2 March 1999ADDRESS IN REPLYMr LAMING (Mooloolah—LP) (4.07 p.m.): Just as I did in 1995, I take this opportunity to reflecton some of the matters raised in my own maiden speech of 1992. I believe this is a ...
Speech byMr BRUCE LAMINGMEMBER FOR MOOLOOLAHHansard 28 April 1999PERFORMANCE OF MINISTERSMr LAMING (Mooloolah—LP) (6.26 p.m.): I rise tonight to speak to this motion and to bring tothe attention of the House, as my colleagues have done before me, the ...
Speech byMr BRUCE LAMINGMEMBER FOR MOOLOOLAHHansard 26 May 1999OLD BUDERIM POST OFFICE; SPANNER CRABSMr LAMING (Mooloolah—LP) (6.33 p.m.): Tonight I wish to bring to the attention of the House asummary of what can only be described as a shining example of ...
Speech byMr BRUCE LAMINGMEMBER FOR MOOLOOLAHHansard 27 May 1999PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEEReport No. 56Mr LAMING (Mooloolah—LP) (10.12 a.m.): I move—"That the House take note of the Public Works Committee report No. 56."The dissenting report on seniors housing ...
Speech byMr BRUCE LAMINGMEMBER FOR MOOLOOLAHHansard 27 May 1999STATE DEVELOPMENT AND PUBLIC WORKS ORGANISATION AMENDMENT BILLMr LAMING (Mooloolah—LP) (5.40 p.m.): I have grave reservations about one of the mainaspects of this Bill, and I will confine my ...
Speech byMr BRUCE LAMINGMEMBER FOR MOOLOOLAHHansard 10 June 1999INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS BILLMr LAMING (Mooloolah—LP) (12.39 p.m.): This Bill gives me an opportunity to speak on anissue about which I continue to have a deep interest, and that is the issue of ...
Speech byBRUCE DAVIDSONMEMBER FOR NOOSAHansard 23 March 1999AUCTIONEERS AND AGENTS COMMITTEE; MR D. KELLYMr DAVIDSON (Noosa—LP) (10.20 a.m.): The Opposition calls upon the Minister for FairTrading to explain her failure to act on high-level concerns about a ...
Speech byBRUCE DAVIDSONMEMBER FOR NOOSAHansard 23 March 1999EUMUNDI MARKETMr DAVIDSON (Noosa—LP) (7.10 p.m.): It gives me a great deal of pleasure to rise in thisHouse today to bring to the attention of all honourable members an occasion not only of some ...
Speech byBRUCE DAVIDSONMEMBER FOR NOOSAHansard 14 April 1999WORKCOVER QUEENSLAND AMENDMENT BILLMr DAVIDSON (Noosa—LP) (2.53 p.m.): Workers compensation in Queensland, albeitsomewhat restrictive, was originated in 1881, when a Bill was presented in the House ...
Speech byBRUCE DAVIDSONMEMBER FOR NOOSAHansard 27 April 1999AUCTIONEERS AND AGENTS COMMITTEE; MR D. KELLYMr DAVIDSON (Noosa—LP) (11.49 a.m.): Today in this House we have heard about andwitnessed the abhorrent interference by the Minister for Fair Trading in ...
Speech byBRUCE DAVIDSONMEMBER FOR NOOSAHansard 28 April 1999RETAIL SHOP LEASES AMENDMENT BILLMr DAVIDSON (Noosa—LP) (4.31 p.m.): I rise to speak to the Retail Shop Leases AmendmentBill 1999. In March 1998, I introduced this very Bill to the Chamber. The only ...
Speech byBRUCE DAVIDSONMEMBER FOR NOOSAHansard 28 April 1999PERFORMANCE OF MINISTERSMr DAVIDSON (Noosa—LP) (6.15 p.m.): Tonight I rise to speak in the debate on this motion tohighlight the disastrous performance of the Minister for Aboriginal and Torres ...
Speech byMr BRUCE LAMINGMEMBER FOR MOOLOOLAHHansard 22 July 1999MR SPEAKER'S RULINGMotion of DissentMr LAMING (Mooloolah—LP) (2.40 p.m.): I second the motion of the member for Indooroopilly.One of the great anomalies of our parliamentary system is that our ...
Speech byMr BRUCE LAMINGMEMBER FOR MOOLOOLAHHansard 18 August 1999SUPERMARKET, BUDERIM; KAWANA POLICE STATIONMr LAMING (Mooloolah—LP) (11.18 p.m.): I rise to bring to the attention of this House thematter of the proposal to build a supermarket in the village ...
Speech byMr BRUCE LAMINGMEMBER FOR MOOLOOLAHHansard 25 August 1999ROAD TRANSPORT REFORM BILLMr LAMING (Mooloolah—LP) (4.28 p.m.): It gives me pleasure to rise to speak on the RoadTransport Reform Bill 1999. The Bill looks at various aspects of road use ...
Speech byMr BRUCE LAMINGMEMBER FOR MOOLOOLAHHansard 3 March 1999CORRECTIVE SERVICES AND PENALTIES AND SENTENCES AMENDMENT BILLMr LAMING (Mooloolah—LP) (10.37 p.m.): Tonight, it gives me pleasure to rise to support thisBill put forward by the member for ...
Speech byMr D. BRISKEYMEMBER FOR CLEVELANDHansard 6 August 1998ADDRESS IN REPLYMr BRISKEY (Cleveland—ALP) (2.43 p.m.): The State election on 13 June identifiedcrucial issues for all Queenslanders. Those are the issues that affect their daily lives, ...
Speech byMr D. BRISKEYMEMBER FOR CLEVELANDHansard 16 September 1998CLEVELAND AMBULANCE STATIONMr BRISKEY (Cleveland—ALP) (10.28 a.m.): Recently I had the great pleasure ofwelcoming the Minister for Emergency Services, the Honourable Merri Rose, to my ...
Speech byMr D. BRISKEYMEMBER FOR CLEVELANDHansard 17 September 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILLAPPROPRIATION BILLMr BRISKEY (Cleveland—ALP) (5.46 p.m.): Mr Speaker—Ms Bligh: It is a hard act to follow.Mr BRISKEY: It certainly is. I ask the honourable ...
Speech byMr D. BRISKEYMEMBER FOR CLEVELANDHansard 20 October 1998DISABILITY SERVICES; MISS LIONS COMPETITIONMr BRISKEY (Cleveland—ALP) (10.21 a.m.): The Beattie Government's $30m a yearincrease in funding for disability services is no token increase or minor ...
Speech byMr D. BRISKEYMEMBER FOR CLEVELANDHansard 10 November 1998NATIVE TITLE (QUEENSLAND) STATE PROVISIONS AMENDMENT BILL (No. 2)Mr BRISKEY (Cleveland—ALP) (8.40 p.m.): I rise to support the Bill, which demonstratesthat only Labor Governments have the ...
Speech byMr D. BRISKEYMEMBER FOR CLEVELANDHansard 11 November 1998ARMISTICE DAYMr BRISKEY (Cleveland—ALP) (10.20 a.m.): I wish to say a few words to mark this day,the 80th anniversary of Armistice Day. I also wish that the House was not sitting today so that ...
Speech byMr D. BRISKEYMEMBER FOR CLEVELANDHansard 11 November 1998GAMING MACHINE TURNOVERMr BRISKEY (Cleveland—ALP) (11 p.m.): There has been much distortion andmisinformation surrounding recently released gaming machine turnover figures in Queensland.Funnily ...
Speech byMr D. BRISKEYMEMBER FOR CLEVELANDHansard 17 November 1998ACCRUAL OUTPUT BUDGETINGMr BRISKEY (Cleveland—ALP) (12 p.m.): One of the greatest challenges facingQueensland Treasury and the Queensland Public Service in the year ahead will be ...
Speech byMr BRUCE LAMINGMEMBER FOR MOOLOOLAHHansard 27 August 1998WORKPLACE RELATIONS AMENDMENT BILL Mr LAMING (Mooloolah—LP) (11.21 p.m.): I decided to speak on this Bill only late thisafternoon after listening to several Government and Opposition members ...
Speech byMr BRUCE LAMINGMEMBER FOR MOOLOOLAHHansard 17 September 1998E. J. FOOTE MEMORIAL PARKMr LAMING (Mooloolah—LP) (10.27 a.m.): Last Sunday I was given the honour and theprivilege of launching the book The Foote Sanctuary, by Tamsin O'Connor. It ...
Speech byMr BRUCE LAMINGMEMBER FOR MOOLOOLAHHansard 18 September 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILLAPPROPRIATION BILLMr LAMING (Mooloolah—LP) (2.38 p.m.): One of the difficulties encountered in speaking indebates such as that on the Budget, particularly when ...
Speech byMr BRUCE LAMINGMEMBER FOR MOOLOOLAHHansard 21 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee AReport No. 1Mr LAMING (Mooloolah—LP) (12.19 p.m.): I wish to address the report of Estimates ...
Speech byMr BRUCE LAMINGMEMBER FOR MOOLOOLAHHansard 21 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee CReportMr LAMING (Mooloolah—LP) (4.59 p.m.): As the Government's budget for Public Works ...
Speech byMr BRUCE LAMINGMEMBER FOR MOOLOOLAHHansard 22 October 1998GATTON-GYMPIE ALLGAS PIPELINEMr LAMING (Mooloolah—LP) (7.09 p.m.): I rise this evening to make a few remarks on behalf ofconstituents in the electorate of Mooloolah in relation to the ...
Speech byMr BRUCE LAMINGMEMBER FOR MOOLOOLAHHansard 12 November 1998QUEENSLAND HEALTHMr LAMING (Mooloolah—LP) (6.49 p.m.): The coalition addressed the health challenge bydelivering sound budgets to dramatically increase capital works funding. Not only was the ...
Speech byMr BRUCE LAMINGMEMBER FOR MOOLOOLAHHansard 18 November 1998TRANSPORT LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL (No. 2)Mr LAMING (Mooloolah—LP) (2.58 p.m.): Just over six years ago, in my very first speech in thisChamber, I spoke of a vision that I shared with some ...
Speech byMr BRUCE LAMINGMEMBER FOR MOOLOOLAHHansard 18 November 1998UNIVERSITY OF THE SUNSHINE COAST BILLMr LAMING (Mooloolah—LP) (11.12 p.m.): This is an important day, not just for the University ofthe Sunshine Coast but also for the Sunshine Coast as a ...
Speech byMr BRUCE LAMINGMEMBER FOR MOOLOOLAHHansard 4 August 1998AMENDMENT TO STANDING ORDERSMr LAMING (Mooloolah—LP) (10.17 a.m.): The question before the House is whether or not toalter Standing Order 123A. Firstly, I must ask: what is the problem? I ...
Speech byMr BRUCE LAMINGMEMBER FOR MOOLOOLAHHansard 6 August 1998RECYCLING TECHNOLOGY INTERNATIONAL SITE FIRE, TANAWHAMr LAMING (Mooloolah—LP) (10.16 a.m.): Early last Saturday morning there was a devastatingfire at the Recycling Technology International site ...
Speech byMr BRUCE LAMINGMEMBER FOR MOOLOOLAHHansard 6 August 1998PRIVATE MEMBERS' BILLSMr LAMING (Mooloolah—LP) (6.45 p.m.): This debate tonight should be about the value ofprivate members' Bills and allocating adequate time to debate them. Why should we have ...
Speech byMr BRUCE LAMINGMEMBER FOR MOOLOOLAHHansard 25 August 1998YOUTH SUICIDEMr LAMING (Mooloolah—LP) (12.25 p.m.): When we reflect on the fact that in 1995 inQueensland 396 males died by suicide compared with 317 deaths due to motor vehicle accidents, ...
Speech byMr BRUCE LAMINGMEMBER FOR MOOLOOLAHHansard 19 November 1998SUNSHINE COAST COMMUNITY POLICING PROGRAMMr LAMING (Mooloolah—LP) (8.43 p.m.): Early last month, I wrote to the Minister for Police andCorrective Services on behalf of the Sunshine Coast ...
Speech byMr D. BRISKEYMEMBER FOR CLEVELANDHansard 30 July 1998MOTION OF CONFIDENCEMr BRISKEY (Cleveland—ALP) (3.43 p.m.): I rise to second the amendment moved bythe honourable member for Cook. I will speak briefly about this most significant day in the ...
Speech byMr D. BRISKEYMEMBER FOR CLEVELANDHansard 5 August 1998MR J. AUTONMr BRISKEY (Cleveland—ALP) (10.19 a.m.): I rise to speak about a young man with abig future. Jason Auton of Cleveland was recently named Young Retail Executive of the Year. Ifirst met ...
Speech byMr D. BRISKEYMEMBER FOR CLEVELANDHansard 21 October 1998CLEVELAND MEALS ON WHEELS ASSOCIATIONMr BRISKEY (Cleveland—ALP) (10.02 a.m.): Today I rise to pay tribute to the volunteersand management committee of the Cleveland Meals on Wheels Association. ...
Speech byMr D. BRISKEYMEMBER FOR CLEVELANDHansard 21 October 1998UNEMPLOYMENTMr BRISKEY (Cleveland—ALP) (6.52 p.m.): I am pleased to speak in support of theamended motion and to place on the record my support for the programs this Government hasinitiated to ...
Speech byMr D. BRISKEYMEMBER FOR CLEVELANDHansard 21 October 1998MORETON BAY WATER TAXIS; MANSFIELD ALP BRANCHMr BRISKEY (Cleveland—ALP) (7.23 p.m.): The Beattie Government's first Budgetcontained funding for a small but by no means insignificant transport ...
Speech byMr D. BRISKEYMEMBER FOR CLEVELANDHansard 10 November 1998UNEMPLOYMENTMr BRISKEY (Cleveland—ALP) (11.56 a.m.): I rise today to speak on the most seriouseconomic and social issue facing the nation and the State: unemployment. Creating long-termand ...
Speech byMr D. BRISKEYMEMBER FOR CLEVELANDHansard 5 August 1998STRADBROKE FERRIESMr BRISKEY (Cleveland—ALP) (7.27 p.m.): Before I raise the matter that I wish to speakabout tonight, I advise the member for Caboolture and all other One Nation Party members ...
Speech byMr G. HEALYMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA NORTHHansard 5 August 1998ADDRESS IN REPLYMr HEALY (Toowoomba North—NPA) (5.23 p.m.): Firstly, it gives me great pleasure to rise inthis Address in Reply debate to personally extend my courtesies to His Excellency the ...
Speech byMr G. HEALYMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA NORTHHansard 6 August 1998QUEENSLAND RAILMr HEALY (Toowoomba North—NPA) (10.25 a.m.): I will give credit in this place where credit isdue. I want to thank the Minister for Transport for his promptness yesterday in ...
Speech byMr G. HEALYMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA NORTHHansard 6 August 1998ABC RADIO RACING SERVICEMr HEALY (Toowoomba North—NPA) (7.03 p.m.): I believe this matter has not been discussedbefore and I think it is probably pertinent to raise it at this stage. I refer ...
Speech byMr G. HEALYMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA NORTHHansard 25 August 1998TOOWOOMBA GREYHOUND RACING CLUBMr HEALY (Toowoomba North—NPA) (7.25 p.m.): This morning during question time, theMinister for Tourism, Sport and Racing made certain statements in relation to ...
Speech byMr G. HEALYMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA NORTHHansard 27 August 1998WORKPLACE RELATIONS AMENDMENT BILLMr HEALY (Toowoomba North—NPA) (3.51 p.m.): Strange as it may seem, I always enjoy thecontribution of the member for Bulimba when he speaks on industrial ...
Speech byMr G. HEALYMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA NORTHHansard 16 September 1998POLICE BLUE HEARTS AWARDS; BONANZA TIPPING COMPETITIONMr HEALY (Toowoomba North—NPA) (9.27 p.m.): Over the last two years, a very worthwhileand successful promotion has occurred as part of ...
Speech byMr G. HEALYMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA NORTHHansard 17 September 1998MINISTER FOR EMERGENCY SERVICESMr HEALY (Toowoomba North—NPA) (6.52 p.m.): It did not take long for this Minister to get herfeet under the ministerial desk and start creating havoc in her ...
Speech byMr G. HEALYMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA NORTHHansard 21 October 1998PERSONAL EXPLANATIONToowoomba Clydesdales Rugby League TeamMr HEALY (Toowoomba North—NPA) (9.52 a.m.), by leave: Yesterday in this House theMinister for Tourism, Sport and Racing made some ...
Speech byGRANT MUSGROVEMEMBER FOR SPRINGWOODHansard 5 August 1998ADDRESS IN REPLYMr MUSGROVE (Springwood—ALP) (2.40 p.m.): It is a great honour and a privilege to take myseat in this place as the representative of my local community. I congratulate you, Mr ...
Speech byGRANT MUSGROVEMEMBER FOR SPRINGWOODHansard 6 August 1998MR N. RUNDAMEN; SPRINGWOOD STATE HIGH SCHOOLMr MUSGROVE (Springwood—ALP) (10.23 a.m.): I rise to inform this place of the work of anoutstanding individual and educator in my electorate, Mr Noel ...
Speech byGRANT MUSGROVEMEMBER FOR SPRINGWOODHansard 15 September 1998CRIME PREVENTION STRATEGYMr MUSGROVE (Springwood—ALP) (10.21 a.m.): The Government is determined to get toughon the causes of crime. Alcohol and drug abuse, child abuse, unemployment and ...
Speech byGRANT MUSGROVEMEMBER FOR SPRINGWOODHansard 16 September 1998ONE NATION PARTYMr MUSGROVE (Springwood—ALP) (9.42 p.m.): This morning the member for Tablelandsresponded quite vigorously to an answer given by the Deputy Premier to a question about racism ...
Speech byGRANT MUSGROVEMEMBER FOR SPRINGWOODHansard 21 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee BReportMr MUSGROVE (Springwood—ALP) (4.02 p.m.): In relation to the arts, the member ...
Speech byGRANT MUSGROVEMEMBER FOR SPRINGWOODHansard 10 November 1998LOGAN AND MOUNT GRAVATT POLICE DISTRICTS, LAW AND ORDERMr MUSGROVE (Springwood—ALP) (12.01 a.m.): I rise to inform the House of some of theinitiatives of the Beattie Labor Government, and in ...
Speech byGRANT MUSGROVEMEMBER FOR SPRINGWOODHansard 12 November 1998EMERGENCY SERVICES LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr MUSGROVE (Springwood—ALP) (3.39 p.m.): I remind the member for Redlands of theMasters report, which was prepared and kept secret from this ...
Speech byGRANT MUSGROVEMEMBER FOR SPRINGWOODHansard 12 November 1998LOGAN HOSPITAL; TRANSPORTMr MUSGROVE (Springwood—ALP) (7.24 p.m.): Tonight I rise to inform the House of moreachievements of the Beattie Labor Government in Logan City. As the member for ...
Speech byMr G. HEALYMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA NORTHHansard 22 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee GReportMr HEALY (Toowoomba North—NPA) (4.24 p.m.): I place on record my appreciation for the ...
Speech byMr G. HEALYMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA NORTHHansard 22 October 1998PRIVATISATION OF TABMr HEALY (Toowoomba North—NPA) (6.01 p.m.): I move—"That this House supports the privatisation of the Queensland TAB." If ever there was a motion that deserved the full ...
Speech byMr G. HEALYMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA NORTHHansard 10 November 1998PRIVATISATION OF TABMr HEALY (Toowoomba North—NPA) (6 p.m.): I move— "That, given the Resolution passed by this Parliament on 22 October which said, in part,'... given the importance of the ...
Speech byGRANT MUSGROVEMEMBER FOR SPRINGWOODHansard 19 November 1998DAIRY INDUSTRY AMENDMENT BILLMr MUSGROVE (Springwood—ALP) (12.52 p.m.): I rise to support the passage of the DairyIndustry Amendment Bill. In common with the member for Kurwongbah, I had a ...
Speech byGRANT MUSGROVEMEMBER FOR SPRINGWOODHansard 19 November 1998LOGAN RADIO 101FMMr MUSGROVE (Springwood—ALP) (8.37 p.m.): I rise to pay tribute to the managementcommittee, past and present, of 101FM, whose 10th birthday celebration I was pleased to ...
Speech byHARRY BLACKMEMBER FOR WHITSUNDAYHansard 30 July 1998 1998MOTION OF CONFIDENCEMr BLACK (Whitsunday—ONP) (1.28 a.m.): I congratulate the Speaker on his election to hisoffice. Winston Churchill once told Parliament about his experience with the boneless ...
Speech byGRANT MUSGROVEMEMBER FOR SPRINGWOODHansard 17 September 1998ONE NATION PARTYMr MUSGROVE (Springwood—ALP) (10.16 a.m.): The member for Tablelands and the memberfor Caboolture get very upset when anyone dares to suggest that the members of their party, ...
Speech byGRANT MUSGROVEMEMBER FOR SPRINGWOODHansard 17 September 1998MINISTER FOR EMERGENCY SERVICESMr MUSGROVE (Springwood—ALP) (6.20 p.m.): I am pleased to hear that, in common with theformer Minister, the Minister also received a plaque. I am sure that she ...
Speech byGRANT MUSGROVEMEMBER FOR SPRINGWOODHansard 18 September 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILLAPPROPRIATION BILLMr MUSGROVE (Springwood—ALP) (2.30 p.m.): Much has been said about this Budget in thisdebate. Members opposite have claimed that this Budget ...
Speech byGRANT MUSGROVEMEMBER FOR SPRINGWOODHansard 20 October 1998AVERAGE AGE OF MEMBERS OF PARLIAMENTMr MUSGROVE (Springwood—ALP) (12.18 p.m.): I welcome the announcement today of thenew Federal shadow Cabinet. I think members will agree that it is a ...
Speech byMr G. HEALYMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA NORTHHansard 30 July 1998MOTION OF CONFIDENCEMr HEALY (Toowoomba North—NPA) (9.49 p.m.): In rising to oppose the confidence motionbefore the Parliament today, I firstly wish to thank the people of the electorate of ...
Speech byGORDON NUTTALLMEMBER FOR SANDGATEHansard 18 November 1998TRANSPORT LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL (No. 2)Mr NUTTALL (Sandgate—ALP) (3.26 p.m.): I want to comment on two issues: in particular theroad toll and, secondly, the use of speed cameras and where ...
Speech byGORDON NUTTALLMEMBER FOR SANDGATEHansard 18 November 1998UNIVERSITY OF THE SUNSHINE COAST BILLMr NUTTALL (Sandgate—ALP) (11.16 p.m.): It is imperative that from a Governmentperspective—and not just from an Opposition perspective—the residents of the ...
Speech byGORDON NUTTALLMEMBER FOR SANDGATEHansard 17 November 1998MULTICULTURAL QUEENSLAND POLICYMr NUTTALL (Sandgate—ALP) (11.40 a.m.): I rise to inform the House that the MulticulturalQueensland Policy is now reaching out across all of Queensland. Since ...
Speech byLINDA LAVARCHSTATE MEMBER FOR KURWONGBAHHansard 17 September 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILLAPPROPRIATION BILLMrs LAVARCH (Kurwongbah—ALP) (10.10 p.m.): This is the first time that I have had theprivilege to respond to a State Budget on behalf of ...
Speech byLINDA LAVARCHSTATE MEMBER FOR KURWONGBAHHansard 21 October 1998DAIRY INDUSTRY, DAYBOROMrs LAVARCH (Kurwongbah—ALP) (10.29 a.m.): I know that many regard my electorate asbeing an urban electorate—part of the outer northern Brisbane sprawl. However, I ...
Speech byLINDA LAVARCHSTATE MEMBER FOR KURWONGBAHHansard 21 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee AReport No. 1Mrs LAVARCH (Kurwongbah—ALP) (11.53 a.m.): This is the first time I have been ...
Speech byLINDA LAVARCHSTATE MEMBER FOR KURWONGBAHHansard 10 November 1998NATIVE TITLE (QUEENSLAND) STATE PROVISIONS AMENDMENT BILL (No. 2)Mrs LAVARCH (Kurwongbah—ALP) (4.28 p.m.): I have listened to the contributions of theLeader of the Opposition and the ...
Speech byLINDA LAVARCHSTATE MEMBER FOR KURWONGBAHHansard 10 November 1998GOODS AND SERVICES TAXMrs LAVARCH (Kurwongbah—ALP) (11.51 p.m.): Last week the Australian Council of SocialService released its findings after surveying 520 front-line community ...
Speech byLINDA LAVARCHSTATE MEMBER FOR KURWONGBAHHansard 19 November 1998DAIRY INDUSTRY AMENDMENT BILLMrs LAVARCH (Kurwongbah—ALP) (12.41 p.m.): I rise to speak to the Dairy IndustryAmendment Bill as it affects my electorate both directly and indirectly. A ...
Speech byLINDA LAVARCHSTATE MEMBER FOR KURWONGBAHHansard 22 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee GReportMrs LAVARCH (Kurwongbah—ALP) (4.19 p.m.): We will have to get a volume control for ...
Speech byLINDY NELSON-CARRMEMBER FOR MUNDINGBURRAHansard 5 August 1998ADDRESS IN REPLYMs NELSON-CARR (Mundingburra—ALP) (12.30 p.m.): Mr Deputy Speaker, may I begin byextending my warmest congratulations to both you and the Speaker on your election to the ...
Speech byLINDA LAVARCHSTATE MEMBER FOR KURWONGBAHHansard 12 November 1998JUVENILE JUSTICE LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMrs LAVARCH (Kurwongbah—ALP) (12.04 p.m.): The Juvenile Justice Legislation AmendmentBill confirms that the Beattie Government and the Minister ...
Speech byLINDA LAVARCHSTATE MEMBER FOR KURWONGBAHHansard 12 November 1998HEALTH AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMrs LAVARCH (Kurwongbah—ALP) (5.02 p.m.): One of the key elements of the Health andOther Legislation Amendment Bill is the establishment of the ...
Speech byLINDA LAVARCHSTATE MEMBER FOR KURWONGBAHHansard 12 November 1998QUEENSLAND HEALTHMrs LAVARCH (Kurwongbah—ALP) (6.20 p.m.): It is with pleasure that I second theamendment moved by the Minister for Health. I congratulate her on her competent, honest ...
Speech byLINDA LAVARCHSTATE MEMBER FOR KURWONGBAHHansard 18 November 1998PINE RIVERS BOYS BRIGADE COMPANYMrs LAVARCH (Kurwongbah—ALP) (10.28 a.m.): Last Sunday I had the honour of presentingthree outstanding young men with their Boys Brigade Queen's Award ...
Speech byLINDA LAVARCHSTATE MEMBER FOR KURWONGBAHHansard 18 November 1998PINE RIVERS INDUSTRY/SCHOOL LINKS SCHEMEMrs LAVARCH (Kurwongbah—ALP) (11.43 p.m.): This morning the Minister for Employment,Training and Industrial Relations, the Honourable Paul Braddy, ...
Speech byDr LESLEY CLARKMEMBER FOR BARRON RIVERHansard 12 November 1998SMITHFIELD STATE HIGH SCHOOLDr CLARK (Barron River—ALP) (7.08 p.m.): On Wednesday, 28 October arsonists destroyed theInformation Technology Centre at the Smithfield State High School. The ...
Speech byDr LESLEY CLARKMEMBER FOR BARRON RIVERHansard 18 November 1998TRANSPORT LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL (No. 2)Dr CLARK (Barron River—ALP) (3.39 p.m.): It would probably take me well over an hour if Italked to this House about the range of transport ...
Speech byDr LESLEY CLARKMEMBER FOR BARRON RIVERHansard 18 November 1998MINISTER FOR EDUCATIONDr CLARK (Barron River—ALP) (6.28 p.m.): I think that members would agree that in thehothouse atmosphere of this place we sometimes lose sight of the big picture and ...
Speech byDr LESLEY CLARKMEMBER FOR BARRON RIVERHansard 18 November 1998TRADING (ALLOWABLE HOURS) AMENDMENT BILLDr CLARK (Barron River—ALP) (10.02 p.m.): I will contribute very briefly to this debate to thankthe Minister for his responsiveness to this issue. ...
Speech byLINDA LAVARCHSTATE MEMBER FOR KURWONGBAHHansard 4 August 1998NAIDOC WEEK CELEBRATION, KURWONGBAH STATE SCHOOLMrs LAVARCH (Kurwongbah—ALP) (7.14 p.m.): From 5 July to 12 July this year the NationalAboriginal and Islander Day Observance Committee ...
Speech byDr LESLEY CLARKMEMBER FOR BARRON RIVERHansard 18 September 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILLAPPROPRIATION BILLDr CLARK (Barron River—ALP) (2.44 p.m.): On 14 May this year in an article in the Cairns Post,my predecessor in this House, Lyn Warwick, ...
Speech byDr LESLEY CLARKMEMBER FOR BARRON RIVERHansard 22 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee GReportDr CLARK (Barron River—ALP) (4.08 p.m.): I am particularly pleased to participate in ...
Speech byDr LESLEY CLARKMEMBER FOR BARRON RIVERHansard 22 October 1998KURANDA STATE HIGH SCHOOLDr CLARK (Barron River—ALP) (7.11 p.m.): The Kuranda region was included in the BarronRiver electorate following the 1992 redistribution. The lack of services in ...
Speech byDr LESLEY CLARKMEMBER FOR BARRON RIVERHansard 10 November 1998NATIVE TITLE (QUEENSLAND) STATE PROVISIONS AMENDMENT BILL (No. 2)Dr CLARK (Barron River—ALP) (11.24 p.m.): Native title legislation has, without doubt, been themost difficult that ...
Speech byDr LESLEY CLARKMEMBER FOR BARRON RIVERHansard 11 November 1998CRIMINAL COMPENSATION Dr CLARK (Barron River—ALP) (11.16 p.m.): Not long after being elected, I was assisting aconstituent with an application to become a justice of the peace. It was ...
Speech byLINDA LAVARCHSTATE MEMBER FOR KURWONGBAHHansard 5 August 1998WARREN STREET THEATREMrs LAVARCH (Kurwongbah—ALP) (10.26 a.m.): This morning I wish to draw to the attention ofthe House the achievements of Terry Maguire, Stephen Rowan and Linda Hassall ...
Speech byLINDA LAVARCHSTATE MEMBER FOR KURWONGBAHHansard 25 August 1998JOB NETWORKMrs LAVARCH (Kurwongbah—ALP) (11.55 a.m.): Mr Deputy Speaker, before I deal with mymatter of public importance I must say that this is the first time that I have had the ...
Speech byLINDA LAVARCHSTATE MEMBER FOR KURWONGBAHHansard 25 August 1998NATIVE TITLE (QUEENSLAND) STATE PROVISIONS BILLMrs LAVARCH (Kurwongbah—ALP) (3.28 p.m.): I rise to support the Native Title (Queensland)State Provisions Bill. In doing so, I feel that I am ...
Speech byDr LESLEY CLARKMEMBER FOR BARRON RIVERHansard 6 August 1998MACHANS BEACH RESIDENTS; AIR SERVICES AUSTRALIADr CLARK (Barron River—ALP) (10.27 a.m.): I wish to tell the House about an incident thatoccurred some days after my election to this place. I ...
Speech byDr LESLEY CLARKMEMBER FOR BARRON RIVERHansard 6 August 1998MR H. WELZMAN Dr CLARK (Barron River—ALP) (7.23 p.m.): I have spoken on two occasions this week aboutthe need for politicians to listen to and respond to community concerns. Equally ...
Speech byDr LESLEY CLARKMEMBER FOR BARRON RIVERHansard 26 August 1998REVOCATION OF STATE FOREST AREAS Dr CLARK (Barron River—ALP) (2.49 p.m.): I am very happy to second this motion, becausethis is an excellent example of the type of partnership that we need ...
Speech byDr LESLEY CLARKMEMBER FOR BARRON RIVERHansard 26 August 1998ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS, BARRON RIVER ELECTORATEDr CLARK (Barron River—ALP) (7.11 p.m.): My decision to recontest the seat of Barron Riverwas very much influenced by the fact that I had what ...
Speech byDr LESLEY CLARKMEMBER FOR BARRON RIVERHansard 17 September 1998CRIME PREVENTION STRATEGYDr CLARK (Barron River—ALP) (10.34 p.m.): Prior to the election, the Labor Party made it veryclear that the Government was going to be both tough on crime and ...
Speech byLINDA LAVARCHSTATE MEMBER FOR KURWONGBAHHansard 26 August 1998TOURNAMENT OF THE MINDSMrs LAVARCH (Kurwongbah—ALP) (10.28 a.m.): Last weekend, some 651 schools acrossQueensland entered 1,463 teams in the 1998 Tournament of the Minds competition. I had ...
Speech byLINDA LAVARCHSTATE MEMBER FOR KURWONGBAHHansard 16 September 1998DADS CARING FOR KIDSMrs LAVARCH (Kurwongbah—ALP) (10.12 a.m.): From 31 August to 4 September, Australiacelebrated Adult Learners' Week. This is a national celebration and promotion of ...
Speech byLINDA LAVARCHSTATE MEMBER FOR KURWONGBAHHansard 16 September 1998CENSURE OF MINISTER FOR HEALTHMrs LAVARCH (Kurwongbah—ALP) (6.29 p.m.): I oppose the motion that was moved by thehonourable member for Maroochydore and I support the amendment that was ...
Speech byLINDA LAVARCHSTATE MEMBER FOR KURWONGBAHHansard 12 November 1998HEAD LICEMrs LAVARCH (Kurwongbah—ALP) (10.19 a.m.): A great many mothers in my electorate and,indeed, across Queensland are fed up. They are sick and tired and are being reduced to tears ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 19 November 1998LAND AND RESOURCES TRIBUNAL BILLHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (7.30 p.m.): I move—"That the Bill be now read a second time."I am particularly proud to ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 19 November 1998VALEDICTORYHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (8.55 p.m.): It is the custom of theQueensland Parliament to offer a Valedictory address at the adjournment of the ...
Speech byDr PETER PRENZLERMEMBER FOR LOCKYERHansard 30 July 1998MOTION OF CONFIDENCE Dr PRENZLER (Lockyer—ONP) (9.36 p.m.): Mr Deputy Speaker, please pass on mycongratulations to the Speaker on his election to the most important position in the House. I am ...
Speech byDr PETER PRENZLERMEMBER FOR LOCKYERHansard 25 August 1998NATIVE TITLE (QUEENSLAND) STATE PROVISIONS BILLDr PRENZLER (Lockyer—ONP) (4.17 p.m.): From day one the policy of Pauline Hanson's OneNation has been to provide certainty in regard to land ...
Speech byDr PETER PRENZLERMEMBER FOR LOCKYERHansard 17 September 1998NATURAL DISASTER, HELIDONDr PRENZLER (Lockyer—ONP) (10.19 a.m.): I rise to speak on a matter of great concern to anumber of residents in my electorate. The residents I refer to reside in ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 12 November 1998PRIVILEGEFreedom of InformationHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (11.21 a.m.): I rise on a matter ofprivilege suddenly arising. I want to be absolutely certain ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 17 November 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENT Goods and Services TaxHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.35 a.m.), by leave: At last week'sSpecial Premiers Conference in Canberra, Prime ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 17 November 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTExpo 2002Hon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.43 a.m.), by leave: I rise today toinform the House that the Bureau of International ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 18 November 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTSchoolies WeekHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.31 a.m.), by leave: At the end of thisweek, more than 23,000 young Queenslanders will take ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 18 November 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTMulticultural Service AwardsHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.35 a.m.), by leave: This week, I wasprivileged, along with my Parliamentary ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 19 November 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTImax Theatre; Marrakesh ApartmentsHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.41 a.m.), by leave: This State is onthe move again. The private and ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 19 November 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTNational Memorial WalkHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.43 a.m.): The Royal AustralianRegiment has a proud record of service to this ...
Speech byDr PETER PRENZLERMEMBER FOR LOCKYERHansard 19 November 1998TARIFF PROTECTION, SUGAR INDUSTRYDr PRENZLER (Lockyer—ONP) (5.58 p.m.): I move—"That this Parliament press the Federal Government to re-introduce some degree oftariff protection for the ...
Speech byPETER WELLINGTONMEMBER FOR NICKLINHansard 30 July 1998MOTION OF CONFIDENCE Mr WELLINGTON (Nicklin—IND) (2.30 p.m.): Mr Speaker and honourable members, I mosthumbly seek your patience and tolerance as I rise for the first time to pledge my support ...
Speech byPETER WELLINGTONMEMBER FOR NICKLINHansard 4 August 1998WORKERS COMPENSATION Mr WELLINGTON (Nicklin—IND) (6.34 p.m.): I would like to address the motion before theHouse regarding the workers compensation system in this State. One of my primary ...
Speech byPETER WELLINGTONMEMBER FOR NICKLINHansard 5 August 1998SPORTING SHOOTERSMr WELLINGTON (Nicklin—IND) (6.21 p.m.): I rise to second the Minister's amendment, whichshows clearly that there was no intention to disband the ministerial advisory panel. ...
Speech byPETER WELLINGTONMEMBER FOR NICKLINHansard 20 October 1998EDUCATION FUNDINGMr WELLINGTON (Nicklin—IND) (10.28 a.m.): On 8 October I attended the Maleny State HighSchool Parents and Citizens Association meeting, at which the association requested that ...
Speech byDr PETER PRENZLERMEMBER FOR LOCKYERHansard 10 November 1998NATIVE TITLE (QUEENSLAND) STATE PROVISIONS AMENDMENT BILL (No. 2)Dr PRENZLER (Lockyer—ONP) (11.18 p.m.): As I have mentioned once before in this House,One Nation's policy from day one has ...
Speech byDr PETER PRENZLERMEMBER FOR LOCKYERHansard 12 November 1998EMERGENCY SERVICESDr PRENZLER (Lockyer—ONP) (7.22 p.m.): On Monday, 2 November an horrific accidentoccurred on the Cunningham Highway at Cunningham's Gap. The accident occurred at 6.50 a.m. ...
Speech byDr PETER PRENZLERMEMBER FOR LOCKYERHansard 18 November 1998MULTICULTURALISMDr PRENZLER (Lockyer—ONP) (11.48 p.m.): I wish to draw the attention of the House to anews item that appeared in the Courier-Mail last week on Tuesday, 10 November. However, ...
Speech byDr PETER PRENZLERMEMBER FOR LOCKYERHansard 19 November 1998DAIRY INDUSTRY AMENDMENT BILL Dr PRENZLER (Lockyer—ONP) (2.54 p.m.): One Nation supports this Bill completely, becausewe are in this House to represent the best interests of Queensland. The ...
Speech byPETER WELLINGTONMEMBER FOR NICKLINHansard 21 October 1998ASSOCIATION OF INDEPENDENT RETIREES, BLACKALL RANGE BRANCHMr WELLINGTON (Nicklin—IND) (7.15 p.m.): In September I was privileged to attend theinaugural meeting of the Blackall Range Branch of ...
Speech byPETER WELLINGTONMEMBER FOR NICKLINHansard 11 November 1998NATIVE TITLE (QUEENSLAND) STATE PROVISIONS AMENDMENT BILL (No. 2)Mr WELLINGTON (Nicklin—IND) (11.40 a.m.): I have listened to hours of debate on the NativeTitle (Queensland) State Provisions ...
Speech byPETER WELLINGTONMEMBER FOR NICKLINHansard 11 November 1998CITIZENS' INITIATED REFERENDUM (CONSTITUTION AMENDMENT) BILLMr WELLINGTON (Nicklin—IND) (10.42 p.m.), in reply: Before I accept the umpire's decisionand walk, let me say that, even if this ...
Speech byPETER WELLINGTONMEMBER FOR NICKLINHansard 17 November 1998HEALTH AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr WELLINGTON (Nicklin—IND) (3.57 p.m.): I rise to speak in support of the Health and OtherLegislation Amendment Bill. I note that the member for ...
Speech byPETER WELLINGTONMEMBER FOR NICKLINHansard 18 November 1998PRIVILEGEComments by Member for Burleigh Mr WELLINGTON (Nicklin—IND) (10.15 a.m.): I rise on a matter of privilege in relation tocomments made by me that were raised by the member for ...
Speech byDr PETER PRENZLERMEMBER FOR LOCKYERHansard 19 November 1998PRIMARY INDUSTRIES LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Dr PRENZLER (Lockyer—ONP) (5.12 p.m.): I have only a few comments to make on thePrimary Industries Legislation Amendment Bill. The Bill ...
Speech byPETER WELLINGTONMEMBER FOR NICKLINHansard 18 November 1998BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY (PORTABLE LONG SERVICE LEAVE) AMENDMENTBILL Mr WELLINGTON (Nicklin—IND) (5.11 p.m.): I rise to speak in support of the Building andConstruction Industry ...
Speech byPETER WELLINGTONMEMBER FOR NICKLINHansard 21 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee DReportMr WELLINGTON (Nicklin—IND) (5.55 p.m.): I stand today to speak to the report of ...
Speech byPETER WELLINGTONMEMBER FOR NICKLINHansard 18 November 1998UNIVERSITY OF THE SUNSHINE COAST BILL Mr WELLINGTON (Nicklin—IND) (11.30 p.m.): I rise to speak in support of the University of theSunshine Coast Bill 1998. In doing so, I recognise the ...
Speech byMr S. SANTOROMEMBER FOR CLAYFIELDHansard 20 October 1998BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY (PORTABLE LONG SERVICE LEAVE) AMENDMENTBILLMr SANTORO: The Opposition will be sought no mandate to amend this Act ofopposing most strenuously the amendments ...
Speech byMr S. SANTOROMEMBER FOR CLAYFIELDHansard 20 October 1998LECKIE ROAD CONNECTIONMr SANTORO (Clayfield—LP) (7.03 p.m.): I haste and diligence in terms of maintainingwish to this evening raise an issue which, that commitment and the decision by ...
Speech byMr S. SANTOROMEMBER FOR CLAYFIELDHansard 21 October 1998UNEMPLOYMENTMr SANTORO (Clayfield—LP) (6.38 p.m.): journey claims and to throw out the workersTonight we have heard again a very clear outline compensation reforms which will again force upof ...
Speech byMr S. SANTOROMEMBER FOR CLAYFIELDHansard 22 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee FReport No. 1Mr SANTORO (Clayfield—LP) (3.11 p.m.): It restructure of TAFE. The Minister assured ...
Speech byMr S. SANTOROMEMBER FOR CLAYFIELDHansard 22 October 1998LECKIE ROAD CONNECTION; AIRPORT MOTORWAYMr SANTORO (Clayfield—LP) (7.01 p.m.): I During all of that battle, the honourablewish to talk tonight about the decision by the member for Chermside, who ...
Speech byHon. RUSSELL COOPERMEMBER FOR CROWS NESTHansard 19 November 1998DAIRY INDUSTRY AMENDMENT BILLHon. T. R. COOPER (Crows Nest—NPA) (11.48 a.m.): The coalition supports the Bill before theHouse. In fact, we regard it as one of the most important pieces ...
Speech byHon. RUSSELL COOPERMEMBER FOR CROWS NESTHansard 19 November 1998PRIMARY INDUSTRIES LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLHon. T. R. COOPER (Crows Nest—NPA) (4.02 p.m.): This Bill amends a number of primaryindustries Acts and I will address each of those Acts. I ...
Speech byHon. RUSSELL COOPERMEMBER FOR CROWS NESTHansard 19 November 1998TARIFF PROTECTION, SUGAR INDUSTRYHon. T. R. COOPER (Crows Nest—NPA) (6.18 p.m.): I feel like a Valium, too. I move thefollowing amendment to the amendment moved by the Minister for ...
Speech byMr S. SANTOROMEMBER FOR CLAYFIELDHansard 30 July 1998MOTION OF CONFIDENCEMr SANTORO (Clayfield—LP) (4.32 p.m.): I the minds and the consciousness of the peoplerise to oppose the motion moved by the living in that part of the electorate. Honourable ...
Speech byMr S. SANTOROMEMBER FOR CLAYFIELDHansard 15 September 1998PRIVILEGE Member for ClayfieldMr SANTORO (Clayfield—LP) (9.32 a.m.): I The Hansard record shows that I did not seekrise on a point of privilege suddenly arising. This is to prevent the report ...
Speech byMr S. SANTOROMEMBER FOR CLAYFIELDHansard 16 September 1998ASIAWEEK MAGAZINEMr SANTORO (Clayfield—LP) (10.14 a.m.): As part of the arrangement with AsiaWeek,On 26 August the Minister for Employment, the department received 500 run-ons of theTraining ...
Speech byMr S. SANTOROMEMBER FOR CLAYFIELDHansard 16 September 1998TRANSPORT LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr SANTORO (Clayfield—LP) (12.26 p.m.): I Minister in this place. I believe it is terriblyappreciate very much this opportunity to make a important that, ...
Speech byMr S. SANTOROMEMBER FOR CLAYFIELDHansard 16 September 1998PUBLIC SERVICE AMENDMENT BILLMr SANTORO (Clayfield—LP) (3.59 p.m.): In nation's most talented people when they fearrising to support the Bill, it must be said that, in that they will be sacked ...
Speech byMr S. SANTOROMEMBER FOR CLAYFIELDHansard 18 September 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILLAPPROPRIATION BILLMr SANTORO (Clayfield—LP) (11.55 a.m.): creation of the coalition Government. Suffice it toIn this contribution to the second-reading debate ...
Speech byMr S. SANTOROMEMBER FOR CLAYFIELDHansard 26 August 1998WORKPLACE RELATIONS AMENDMENT BILLMr SANTORO (Clayfield—LP) (3.04 p.m.): During this speech and during theThe Opposition strongly and—dare I say contributions which will be made by others on ...
Speech byHon. RUSSELL COOPERMEMBER FOR CROWS NESTHansard 10 November 1998PRIVATISATION OF TABHon. T. R. COOPER (Crows Nest—NPA) (6.24 p.m.): That was because there happened to bean election on 13 June.Quite a lot of untruths have been spoken this evening, ...
Speech byHon. RUSSELL COOPERMEMBER FOR CROWS NESTHansard 10 November 1998NATIVE TITLE (QUEENSLAND) STATE PROVISIONS AMENDMENT BILL (No. 2)Hon. T. R. COOPER (Crows Nest—NPA) (9.18 p.m.): I rise to take part in the debate on theNative Title (Queensland) State ...
Speech byMr S. SANTOROMEMBER FOR CLAYFIELDHansard 4 August 1998WORKERS COMPENSATIONMr SANTORO (Clayfield—LP) (5.54 p.m.): I be this way, given the sad and sorry financialmove— mess in which the fund was found to be. "That this House— The coalition in ...
Speech byMr S. SANTOROMEMBER FOR CLAYFIELDHansard 4 August 1998LECKIE ROAD CONNECTIONMr SANTORO (Clayfield—LP) (7.19 p.m.): Mr maintained residential standards and maintainedDeputy Speaker, may I take this opportunity to the residential amenity of my ...
Speech byMr S. SANTOROMEMBER FOR CLAYFIELDHansard 5 August 1998USER CHOICE TRAINING FUNDINGMr SANTORO (Clayfield—LP) (10.28 a.m.): A few minutes ago, in common with all otherMinisters opposite, the Honourable the Minister for Training sought to rewrite ...
Speech byMr S. SANTOROMEMBER FOR CLAYFIELDHansard 25 August 1998CITY/VALLEY BYPASSMr SANTORO (Clayfield—LP) (7.15 p.m.): properties; the possible divergence of much ofTonight I wish to briefly raise an issue that is of the extra traffic off the bypass network ...
Speech byMr S. SANTOROMEMBER FOR CLAYFIELDHansard 4 August 1998DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT, TRAINING AND INDUSTRIAL RELATIONSMr SANTORO (Clayfield—LP) (11.30 a.m.): We have seen many sackings andToday I wish to talk about change that is dismissals. Certainly, ...
Speech byHon. RUSSELL COOPERMEMBER FOR CROWS NESTHansard 11 November 1998PRIVILEGEPrivatisation of TAB Hon. T. R. COOPER (Crows Nest—NPA) (9.30 a.m.): I rise on a matter of privilege. Yesterdaythe Premier made assertions in this place about actions and ...
Speech byHon. RUSSELL COOPERMEMBER FOR CROWS NESTHansard 10 November 1998SUGAR INDUSTRYHon. T. R. COOPER (Crows Nest—NPA) (10.26 a.m.): I draw members' attention to the plight ofsugarcane farmers in far-north Queensland, particularly the area from Tully ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 17 August 1999MOTIONS OF CONDOLENCEDeaths of Mr C. R. Rappolt and Mr R. B. J. PilbeamDr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (Leader of the Liberal Party) (10.12 a.m.): Charlie Rappolt came tothis place as part of a protest ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 17 August 1999GOCORP Dr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (Leader of the Liberal Party) (12.04 p.m.): Last month, in the wakeof the Productivity Commission's disturbing report on gambling, the Treasurer promised to curb ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 17 August 1999INTERACTIVE GAMBLING (PLAYER PROTECTION) AMENDMENT BILLAll Stages Dr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (Leader of the Liberal Party) (2.33 p.m.): I rise to support the Leaderof the Opposition in opposing the ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 8 June 1999SUPERANNUATION (STATE PUBLIC SECTOR) AMENDMENT BILLDr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (Leader of the Liberal Party) (3.18 p.m.): I rise to indicate that theOpposition will be supporting the Superannuation ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 8 June 1999FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATION LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLDr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (Leader of the Liberal Party) (3.21 p.m.): I rise again to indicate thatthe Opposition will be supporting the Financial ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 8 June 1999YEAR 2000 INFORMATION DISCLOSURE BILLDr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (Leader of the Liberal Party) (5.23 p.m.): The Opposition will besupporting the legislation, although later in the Committee stage I will ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 8 June 1999NELLY BAY DEVELOPMENT, MAGNETIC ISLANDDr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (Leader of the Liberal Party) (6.09 p.m.): I rise to second the motionthat this House supports the Government's handling of the Nelly Bay ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 9 June 1999INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS BILLDr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (Leader of the Liberal Party) (4.47 p.m.): It is beyond mycomprehension that an otherwise intelligent man like Peter Beattie cannot grasp a simple ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 25 March 1999MOTOR ACCIDENT INSURANCE AMENDMENT BILLDr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (Leader of the Liberal Party) (4.27 p.m.): At the outset, I indicate thatthe Opposition supports the Bill. From my reading of the ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 25 March 1999REVENUE AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLDr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (Leader of the Liberal Party) (4.46 p.m.): In speaking to the Revenueand Other Legislation Amendment Bill, I indicate that the ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 13 April 1999MOTION OF CONDOLENCEDeath of Mr D. J. SherringtonDr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (Leader of the Liberal Party) (9.51 a.m.): I rise to speak to thecondolence motion for the late Douglas Sherrington, the ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 13 April 1999CAPITAL WORKS EXPENDITUREDr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (Leader of the Liberal Party) (12.09 p.m.): Its contempt for thisHouse and the taxpayers of Queensland has been demonstrated once again by the ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 14 April 1999WORKCOVER QUEENSLAND AMENDMENT BILLDr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (Leader of the Liberal Party) (2.30 p.m.): It is a pleasure to rise totake part in the WorkCover Queensland Amendment Bill debate. Just ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 15 April 1999ELECTRICITY INDUSTRYDr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (Leader of the Liberal Party) (6.07 p.m.): I rise to second the motion.The Minister keeps trying to tell us that there is not a problem in the Queensland ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 25 May 1999REGIONAL FOREST AGREEMENTDr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (Leader of the Liberal Party) (6.43 p.m.): I wish to start off where theMinister for Environment ended and speak about other uses of State forests. In ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 26 May 1999STOLEN GENERATIONDr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (Leader of the Liberal Party) (12.40 p.m.): I think it is appropriate tobegin by paying my respects to the traditional owners of the land on which our ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 27 May 1999STATE DEVELOPMENT AND PUBLIC WORKS ORGANISATION AMENDMENT BILLDr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (Leader of the Liberal Party) (2.30 p.m.): I rise to support mycolleagues in opposing the State Development and ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 8 June 1999WATER BACKFLOWDr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (Leader of the Liberal Party) (10.23 a.m.): The State Government'sbackflow prevention program began under the Goss administration in 1995, continued under ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 8 June 1999CAPITAL WORKS EXPENDITUREDr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (Leader of the Liberal Party) (11.30 a.m.): I rise to again bring to theattention of this House a most serious matter. Twelve Beattie Government ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 8 June 1999COMMONWEALTH PLACES (MIRROR TAXES ADMINISTRATION) BILLDr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (Leader of the Liberal Party) (12.44 p.m.): I rise just very briefly tospeak on this particular legislation. It is a Bill ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 8 June 1999CHARITABLE AND NON-PROFIT GAMING BILLDr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (Leader of the Liberal Party) (2.54 p.m.): As I indicated previously tothe Treasurer, the Opposition will be supporting the Charitable and ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 27 April 1999GOVERNMENT ELECTION PROMISESDr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (6.10 p.m.): I rise to second the motion. The Beattie LaborGovernment stands condemned for no fewer than four tax increases in just nine months. ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 28 April 1999MINISTER FOR FAIR TRADINGDr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (Leader of the Liberal Party) (10.10 a.m.): The Minister for FairTrading has repeatedly sought to convince this House that a recent investigation by ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 28 April 1999WEAPONS AMENDMENT BILLDr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (Leader of the Liberal Party) (10.08 p.m.): I rise to oppose theWeapons Amendment Bill introduced by the honourable member for Caboolture. This Bill ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 29 April 1999COAL MINING SAFETY AND HEALTH BILLMINING AND QUARRYING SAFETY AND HEALTH BILLDr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (Leader of the Liberal Party) (12.13 p.m.): I rise to speak to the CoalMining Safety and Health ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 29 April 1999MOTOR ACCIDENT INSURANCE AMENDMENT REGULATION (No. 2) 1999Disallowance of Statutory InstrumentDr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (Leader of the Liberal Party) (3.47 p.m.): I move—"That the Motor Accident ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 17 August 1999CENSURE OF MEMBER FOR IPSWICH Dr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (Leader of the Liberal Party) (6.10 p.m.): I second the motion movedby the Leader of the Opposition to censure the member for Ipswich in his ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 22 July 1999NELLY BAY SAFE HARBOUR PROJECTDr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (Leader of the Liberal Party) (10.26 a.m.): On 5 May this year, thehonourable members for Townsville and Mundingburra jointly wrote to the ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 8 June 1999FINANCIAL SECTOR REFORM (QUEENSLAND) BILLDr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (Leader of the Liberal Party) (3.09 p.m.): The Opposition supportsthe Financial Sector Reform (Queensland) Bill 1999. I think this ...
Speech byHon. D. HAMILLMEMBER FOR IPSWICHHansard 11 November 1998NATIONAL COMPETITION POLICY Hon. D. J. HAMILL (Ipswich—ALP) (Treasurer) (6.22 p.m.): I move—"Delete all words after 'moved—That' and insert the following—'This House supports the Beattie ...
Speech byHon. D. HAMILLMEMBER FOR IPSWICHHansard 17 November 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTGoods and Services Tax Hon. D. J. HAMILL (Ipswich—ALP) (Treasurer) (9.50 a.m.), by leave: As the Premier has madeabundantly clear, the Commonwealth has conspired with other ...
Speech byHon. D. HAMILLMEMBER FOR IPSWICHHansard 18 November 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTGoods and Services TaxHon. D. J. HAMILL (Ipswich—ALP) (Treasurer) (9.39 a.m.), by leave: In the debate over theintroduction of a GST and the share of that revenue which is ...
Speech byHon. D. HAMILLMEMBER FOR IPSWICHHansard 19 November 1998REVENUE AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLHon. D. J. HAMILL (Ipswich—ALP) (Treasurer) (7.50 p.m.): I move—"That the Bill be now read a second time."The Revenue and Other Legislation Amendment ...
Speech byHon. D. HAMILLMEMBER FOR IPSWICHHansard 19 November 1998GAMING MACHINE AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLHon. D. J. HAMILL (Ipswich—ALP) (Treasurer) (8.04 p.m.): I move—"That the Bill be now read a second time."This Bill will amend the Gaming ...
Speech byDAVID DALGLEISHMEMBER FOR HERVEY BAYHansard 21 October 1998MR J. RUSHMr DALGLEISH (Hervey Bay—ONP) (10.24 a.m.): I recently had the great pleasure of sharingsome special time with Mr Jack Rush. Mr Rush was born on 10 October 1898 and has recently ...
Speech byHon. D. HAMILLMEMBER FOR IPSWICHHansard 30 July 1998MOTION OF CONFIDENCE Hon. D. J. HAMILL (Ipswich—ALP) (Treasurer) (12.04 p.m.): Labor in Queensland has anenviable record of sound financial management. This Government is committed to maintaining ...
Speech byHon. D. HAMILLMEMBER FOR IPSWICHHansard 30 July 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTCompulsory Third-Party Insurance Premiums Hon. D. J. HAMILL (Ipswich—ALP) (Treasurer) (3.46 a.m.), by leave: In accordance with theMotor Vehicle Insurance Act 1994, I table the ...
Speech byHon. D. HAMILLMEMBER FOR IPSWICHHansard 25 August 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTGoods and Services TaxHon. D. J. HAMILL (Ipswich—ALP) (Treasurer) (9.47 a.m.), by leave: I raise a matter that shouldbe of grave concern to all Queenslanders and that is the ...
Speech byHon. D. HAMILLMEMBER FOR IPSWICHHansard 27 August 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTSuncorp-Metway LtdHon. D. J. HAMILL (Ipswich—ALP) (Treasurer) (9.48 a.m.), by leave: I wish to inform the Housethat this Government is honouring its pre-election commitment to ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 28 July 1998ELECTION OF SPEAKERDr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (Leader of the Liberal Party) (10.56 a.m.): As the Leader of theOpposition has indicated, we have not proposed a nomination from the Opposition for the ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 30 July 1998MOTION OF CONDOLENCETsunami Disaster, Papua New GuineaDr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (Leader of the Liberal Party) (10.22 a.m.): The parliamentary LiberalParty joins with the Premier and the Leader of the ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 30 July 1998MOTION OF CONFIDENCE IN GOVERNMENTDr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (Leader of the Liberal Party) (11.28 a.m.): I rise to speak against themotion and to support the amendment to the motion moved by the Leader ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 4 August 1998WORKERS COMPENSATIONDr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (Leader of the Liberal Party) (6.05 p.m.): I rise to second the motionmoved by the member for Clayfield and also to support the member in this debate. ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 25 August 1998COALITION BUDGET, GST BLACK HOLESDr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (Leader of the Liberal Party) (11.30 a.m.): I fear that Budget day willbe a black day for Queenslanders. I say this because it is patently ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 27 August 1998FORDE INQUIRY; MR H. HEILPERNDr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (Leader of the Liberal Party) (6.10 p.m.): I second the motion movedby the honourable member for Indooroopilly. Let us be very clear about two ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 27 August 1998WORKPLACE RELATIONS AMENDMENT BILLDr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (Leader of the Liberal Party) (9.30 p.m.): I rise briefly to support theshadow Minister and member for Clayfield in opposition to the ...
Speech byMr D. BRISKEYMEMBER FOR CLEVELANDHansard 17 November 1998YOUTH UNEMPLOYMENT; VOICES OF YOUTH FORUMMr BRISKEY (Cleveland—ALP) (7.24 p.m.): Over the next month, 37,928 of Queenslandschool leavers will be facing their future head-on as they go on from ...
Speech byDAVID DALGLEISHMEMBER FOR HERVEY BAYHansard 5 August 1998ADDRESS IN REPLY Mr DALGLEISH (Hervey Bay—ONP) (2.53 p.m.): In making my maiden speech, I would first liketo state how proud I am to be here as the member for Hervey Bay and as a member of ...
Speech byDAVID DALGLEISHMEMBER FOR HERVEY BAYHansard 5 August 1998ADDRESS IN REPLYMr DALGLEISH (Hervey Bay—ONP) (2.53 p.m.): In making my maiden speech, I would first liketo state how proud I am to be here as the member for Hervey Bay and as a member of ...
Speech byHon. D. HAMILLMEMBER FOR IPSWICHHansard 16 September 1998MR SPEAKER'S RULINGMotion of DissentHon. D. J. HAMILL (Ipswich—ALP) (Treasurer) (9.09 p.m.): I am pleased to follow thehonourable member for Moggill in this debate. Although we are taking ...
Speech byHon. D. HAMILLMEMBER FOR IPSWICHHansard 18 September 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILLAPPROPRIATION BILLHon. D. J. HAMILL (Ipswich—ALP) (Treasurer) (3.43 p.m.), in reply: I thank all honourablemembers who participated in the debate for their ...
Speech byHon. D. HAMILLMEMBER FOR IPSWICHHansard 21 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee AReport No. 2Hon. D. J. HAMILL (Ipswich—ALP) (Treasurer) (2.41 p.m.): One of the key features of ...
Speech byHon. D. HAMILLMEMBER FOR IPSWICHHansard 21 October 1998UNEMPLOYMENTHon. D. J. HAMILL (Ipswich—ALP) (Treasurer) (6.33 p.m.): The Leader of the Oppositionbelieves that if he can say the same untruth time and time again people might just believe him. ...
Speech byHon. D. HAMILLMEMBER FOR IPSWICHHansard 22 October 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTTreasurer's Annual StatementHon. D. J. HAMILL (Ipswich—ALP) (Treasurer) (9.40 a.m.), by leave: As the House will beaware, the Treasurer's Annual Statement is my report to ...
Speech byHon. D. HAMILLMEMBER FOR IPSWICHHansard 20 October 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTJapanese EconomyHon. D. J. HAMILL (Ipswich—ALP) (Treasurer) (9.46 a.m.), by leave: Last week, accompaniedby senior executives of the Queensland Treasury Corporation, I met ...
Speech byHon. D. HAMILLMEMBER FOR IPSWICHHansard 10 November 1998PRIVATISATION OF TAB Hon. D. J. HAMILL (Ipswich—ALP) (Treasurer) (6.19 p.m.): I rise to second the amendmentmoved by the Premier and, in doing so, I want to further outline some of the financial ...
Speech byJEFF SEENEYMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard 17 September 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILLAPPROPRIATION BILLMr SEENEY (Callide—NPA) (5.26 p.m.): It is a pleasure for me to reply to the Budget. As manyspeakers have already indicated, this Budget really ...
Speech byJEFF SEENEYMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard 20 October 1998BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY (PORTABLE LONG SERVICE LEAVE) AMENDMENTBILLMr SEENEY (Callide—NPA) (5.04 p.m.): I, too, would like an opportunity to make somecomments about statements made by ...
Speech byJEFF SEENEYMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard 20 October 1998WATER STORAGE, IRVINEBANK; ELECTRICITY INDUSTRYMr SEENEY (Callide—NPA) (6.33 p.m.): The Government's bid to amend the motion before theHouse is so hypocritical that it would be nothing short of ...
Speech byJEFF SEENEYMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard 21 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee AReport No. 2Mr SEENEY (Callide—NPA) (2.35 p.m.): It is interesting to sit in this Chamber and ...
Speech byJEFF SEENEYMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard 21 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee CReportMr SEENEY (Callide—NPA) (5.20 p.m.): I appreciate the opportunity to make some commentsabout ...
Speech byJEFF SEENEYMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard 22 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee EReportMr SEENEY (Callide—NPA) (12.50 p.m.): I appreciate the opportunity to comment on thisBudget ...
Speech byJEFF SEENEYMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard 22 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee FReportMr SEENEY (Callide—NPA) (3.42 p.m.): I appreciate the opportunity to make some commentsabout ...
Speech byJEFF SEENEYMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard 22 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee GReportMr SEENEY (Callide—NPA) (4.13 p.m.): I do appreciate the opportunity to comment yet againon ...
Speech byJEFF SEENEYMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard 11 November 1998NATIVE TITLE (QUEENSLAND) STATE PROVISIONS AMENDMENT BILL (No. 2)Mr SEENEY (Callide—NPA) (12.03 p.m.): I am pleased to be able to make a contribution in thefinal stages of this debate on the ...
Speech byJEFF SEENEYMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard 12 November 1998HEALTH AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr SEENEY (Callide—NPA) (5.46 p.m.): I appreciate the opportunity to make a contribution tothe debate tonight. Indeed, Mr Deputy Speaker, I appreciate ...
Speech byJEFF SEENEYMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard 25 August 1998NATIVE TITLE (QUEENSLAND) STATE PROVISIONS BILL Mr SEENEY (Callide—NPA) (5.41 p.m.): I also welcome the Native Title (Queensland) StateProvisions Bill in that it is a faithful reflection of the ...
Speech byJEFF SEENEYMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard 27 August 1998WORKPLACE RELATIONS AMENDMENT BILL Mr SEENEY (Callide—NPA) (5.52 p.m.): I am pleased to rise and make a contribution to thisdebate. Over the past two days, I have listened with interest to the ...
Speech byJEFF SEENEYMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard 27 August 1998AUSTRALIAN MAGNESIUM CORPORATION; BILOELAMr SEENEY (Callide—NPA) (2.11 a.m.): I rise in this House tonight to congratulate the peopleof Biloela and call on the Premier and the Minister for State ...
Speech byJEFF SEENEYMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard 16 September 1998CENSURE OF MINISTER FOR HEALTHMr SEENEY (Callide—NPA) (6.24 p.m.): Other speakers preceding me in this debate have dealtwith the specifics of the situation at the Maryborough Hospital. For me, ...
Speech byJEFF KNUTHMEMBER FOR BURDEKINHansard 30 July 1998MOTION OF CONFIDENCEMr KNUTH (Burdekin—ONP) (12.23 a.m.): The politics of trouble got me into politics inQueensland, but I never really expected to be here so soon. It would be remiss of me not to ...
Speech byJEFF KNUTHMEMBER FOR BURDEKINHansard 6 August 1998MALAYSIAN STUDENTS; COMMENTS BY MINISTER FOR EDUCATION Mr KNUTH (Burdekin—ONP) (7.19 p.m.): I have a question for the member for Murrumba. On arecent trip to Townsville, the member for Murrumba ...
Speech byJEFF KNUTHMEMBER FOR BURDEKINHansard 25 August 1998MEMBERS FOR KEDRON, BUNDAMBA, IPSWICH, CHATSWORTH AND MURRUMBA Mr KNUTH (Burdekin—ONP) (6.41 p.m.): The Constitution Act of 1867 deals with the powersand privileges of Parliament, in particular ...
Speech byJEFF KNUTHMEMBER FOR BURDEKINHansard 26 August 1998SMALL BUSINESSMr KNUTH (Burdekin—ONP) (10.29 a.m.): The Minister for State Development and Trade hasdeclared that Queensland is a small-business State. That is very true. It is a motherhood and ...
Speech byJEFF KNUTHMEMBER FOR BURDEKINHansard 26 August 1998GUMLUMr KNUTH (Burdekin—ONP) (7.16 p.m.): I would like to talk about a small farming community inthe south of my electorate of Burdekin, the town of Gumlu. It is a lovely little town with a ...
Speech byJEFF KNUTHMEMBER FOR BURDEKINHansard 27 August 1998GOVERNMENT AIR WING Mr KNUTH (Burdekin—ONP) (2.33 a.m.): This morning the Labor Party made a little joke of OneNation's policy of disbanding the Government Air Wing. We must have taken a few leaves ...
Speech byJEFF KNUTHMEMBER FOR BURDEKINHansard 11 November 1998NATIONAL COMPETITION POLICY Mr KNUTH (Burdekin—ONP) (6.47 p.m.): I am really impressed: both sides of the House areagreeing on a One Nation motion. Mr Nelson: Again.Mr KNUTH: Again—it has ...
Speech byJEFF KNUTHMEMBER FOR BURDEKINHansard 11 November 1998COMMENTS BY MEMBER FOR SPRINGWOODMr KNUTH (Burdekin—ONP) (11.04 p.m.): Last night the member for Indooroopilly spokeagainst the moronic comments made by the member for Springwood against the ...
Speech byJEFF KNUTHMEMBER FOR BURDEKINHansard 12 November 1998FOOD PRICING VARIATIONSMr KNUTH (Burdekin—ONP) (7.10 p.m.): Over the past couple of weeks I have been engagedin a war of words with the large dominant food chains in that I have been condemning the ...
Speech byJEFF KNUTHMEMBER FOR BURDEKINHansard 17 November 1998NOXIOUS WEEDS Mr KNUTH (Burdekin—ONP) (7.10 p.m.): Over recent weeks and in the past there have beenmany reports of fish kills in north Queensland's creeks and ponds. A fair amount of unfounded ...
Speech byJEFF KNUTHMEMBER FOR BURDEKINHansard 19 November 1998PRIMARY INDUSTRIES LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr KNUTH (Burdekin—ONP) (4.51 p.m.): I commend the Minister for the time and effort that hehas no doubt committed to researching the issues addressed ...
Speech byJEFF KNUTHMEMBER FOR BURDEKINHansard 19 November 1998TARIFF PROTECTION, SUGAR INDUSTRY Mr KNUTH (Burdekin—ONP) (6.05 p.m.): I second the motion moved by the member forLockyer. I will share with members the comments by some prominent people in the ...
Speech byJEFF KNUTHMEMBER FOR BURDEKINHansard 19 November 1998RECREATIONAL FISHING LICENCESMr KNUTH (Burdekin—ONP) (8.39 p.m.): I inform the House that local recreational fishermen inthe Burdekin have expressed their concern over the possible introduction of ...
Speech byJEFF SEENEYMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard 30 July 1998MOTION OF CONFIDENCE Mr SEENEY (Callide—NPA) (5.23 p.m.): As the only newly elected coalition member, I amdeeply honoured to be able to deliver my first speech in this Parliament as part of this ...
Speech byJEFF KNUTHMEMBER FOR BURDEKINHansard 10 November 1998NATIVE TITLE (QUEENSLAND) STATE PROVISIONS AMENDMENT BILL (No. 2) Mr KNUTH (Burdekin—ONP) (11.07 p.m.): I will address some quotes from the ALP from 1973to 1975. An article from the West Australian ...
Speech byJEFF SEENEYMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard 12 November 1998QUEENSLAND HEALTHMr SEENEY (Callide—NPA) (6.35 p.m.): I rise to support the amendment that was moved bythe member for Tablelands, which is an extension of the motion moved by the member ...
Speech byJEFF KNUTHMEMBER FOR BURDEKINHansard 5 August 1998SPORTING SHOOTERSMr KNUTH (Burdekin—ONP) (6.33 p.m.): It is my pleasure to support the original motion beforethe House, which was moved by the member for Keppel. I remind this House that the police ...
Speech byMr M. ROWELLMEMBER FOR HINCHINBROOKHansard 5 August 1998ADDRESS IN REPLYMr ROWELL (Hinchinbrook—NPA) (4.41 p.m.): In rising to join this Address in Reply debate, Iwould like to pledge my loyalty to the Queen, her representative, the Governor of ...
Speech byMr M. ROWELLMEMBER FOR HINCHINBROOKHansard 5 August 1998SPORTING SHOOTERSMr ROWELL (Hinchinbrook—NPA) (6.23 p.m.): I rise to support the member for Keppel'smotion. I am extremely concerned about the proceedings here tonight, because there was ...
Speech byMr M. ROWELLMEMBER FOR HINCHINBROOKHansard 27 August 1998WORKPLACE RELATIONS AMENDMENT BILL Mr ROWELL (Hinchinbrook—NPA) (10.41 p.m.): I rise to support the Opposition spokesmanand the concerns that he has raised in relation to the Workplace ...
Speech byHon. M. FOLEYMEMBER FOR YERONGAHansard 10 November 1998SUPREME COURT OF QUEENSLAND ACT AND ANOTHER ACT AMENDMENT BILLHon. M. J. FOLEY (Yeronga—ALP) (Attorney-General and Minister for Justice and Minister forThe Arts) (12.37 p.m.): I move—"That the ...
Speech byHon. M. FOLEYMEMBER FOR YERONGAHansard 12 November 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTCorporations Law Reform Hon. M. J. FOLEY (Yeronga—ALP) (Attorney-General and Minister for Justice and Minister forThe Arts) (9.46 a.m.), by leave: Workers' job security and ...
Speech byHon. M. FOLEYMEMBER FOR YERONGAHansard 17 November 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTGoods and Services TaxHon. M. J. FOLEY (Yeronga—ALP) (Attorney-General and Minister for Justice and Minister forThe Arts) (9.55 a.m.), by leave: I wish to draw to the ...
Speech byHon. M. FOLEYMEMBER FOR YERONGAHansard 17 November 1998COMMISSIONS OF INQUIRY (FORDE INQUIRY—EVIDENCE) REGULATION 1998Disallowance of Statutory InstrumentHon. M. J. FOLEY (Yeronga—ALP) (Attorney-General and Minister for Justice and Minister forThe ...
Speech byHon. M. FOLEYMEMBER FOR YERONGAHansard 18 November 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTLegal Profession ReviewHon. M. J. FOLEY (Yeronga—ALP) (Attorney-General and Minister for Justice and Minister forThe Arts) (9.49 a.m.), by leave: The Beattie Labor Government ...
Speech byHon. M. FOLEYMEMBER FOR YERONGAHansard 15 September 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTGoods and Services Tax; Film and Television IndustryHon. M. J. FOLEY (Yeronga—ALP) (Attorney-General and Minister for Justice and Minister forThe Arts) (9.43 a.m.), by ...
Speech byHon. M. FOLEYMEMBER FOR YERONGAHansard 16 September 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTFact Finding on SentenceHon. M. J. FOLEY (Yeronga—ALP) (Attorney-General and Minister for Justice and Minister forThe Arts) (9.37 a.m.), by leave: I take this opportunity to ...
Speech byHon. M. FOLEYMEMBER FOR YERONGAHansard 17 September 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTAir Fares, Director-General, Department of Justice and Attorney-GeneralHon. M. J. FOLEY (Yeronga—ALP) (Attorney-General and Minister for Justice and Minister forThe Arts) ...
Speech byHon. M. FOLEYMEMBER FOR YERONGAHansard 20 October 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTQueensland Arts Council School Touring ProgramHon. M. J. FOLEY (Yeronga—ALP) (Attorney-General and Minister for Justice and Minister forThe Arts) (9.50 a.m.), by leave: Last ...
Speech byHon. M. FOLEYMEMBER FOR YERONGAHansard 21 October 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTStalking Legislation Hon. M. J. FOLEY (Yeronga—ALP) (Attorney-General and Minister for Justice and Minister forThe Arts) (9.37 a.m.), by leave: On 30 June this year the ...
Speech byHon. M. FOLEYMEMBER FOR YERONGAHansard 21 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee BReport Hon. M. J. FOLEY (Yeronga—ALP) (Attorney-General and Minister for Justice and Minister ...
Speech byMr M. ROWELLMEMBER FOR HINCHINBROOKHansard 17 September 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILLAPPROPRIATION BILL Mr ROWELL (Hinchinbrook—NPA) (4.21 p.m.): I rise to speak to the Appropriation Bill, which isan extremely important piece of legislation. At ...
Speech byMr M. ROWELLMEMBER FOR HINCHINBROOKHansard 19 November 1998PRIMARY INDUSTRIES LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr ROWELL (Hinchinbrook—NPA) (4.30 p.m.): I rise to speak on the Primary IndustriesLegislation Amendment Bill. Certainly a wide range of issues ...
Speech byMr M. ROWELLMEMBER FOR HINCHINBROOKHansard 19 November 1998TARIFF PROTECTION, SUGAR INDUSTRYMr ROWELL (Hinchinbrook—NPA) (6.23 p.m.): I rise to second the amendment to the motionmoved by the member for Crows Nest. I do not think that the Minister is ...
Speech byMr M. ROWELLMEMBER FOR HINCHINBROOKHansard 19 November 1998MOURILYAN HARBOURMr ROWELL (Hinchinbrook—NPA) (8.27 p.m.): Mourilyan Harbour was identified in the Far NorthQueensland 2010 Strategic Development Plan as an opportunity to expand vital trade ...
Speech byHon. M. FOLEYMEMBER FOR YERONGAHansard 4 August 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTRights of Victims of CrimeHon. M. J. FOLEY (Yeronga—ALP) (Attorney-General and Minister for Justice and Minister forThe Arts) (9.45 a.m.), by leave: I take this opportunity to ...
Speech byHon. M. FOLEYMEMBER FOR YERONGAHansard 25August 1998MEMBERS FOR KEDRON, BUNDAMBA, IPSWICH, CHATSWORTH AND MURRUMBAHon. M. J. FOLEY (Yeronga—ALP) (Attorney-General and Minister for Justice and Minister forThe Arts) (6.36 p.m.): This motion accuses ...
Speech byHon. M. FOLEYMEMBER FOR YERONGAHansard 26 August 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTVictims of CrimeHon. M. J. FOLEY (Yeronga—ALP) (Attorney-General and Minister for Justice and Minister forThe Arts) (9.43 a.m.), by leave: Several weeks ago I outlined to this ...
Speech byHon. M. FOLEYMEMBER FOR YERONGAHansard 27 August 1998FORDE INQUIRY; MR H. HEILPERNHon. M. J. FOLEY (Yeronga—ALP) (Attorney-General and Minister for Justice and Minister forThe Arts) (6.45 p.m.): This motion argues that the House should express a lack ...
Speech byHon. M. FOLEYMEMBER FOR YERONGAHansard 27 August 1998PRIVATE MEMBERS' BILLSHon. M. J. FOLEY (Yeronga—ALP) (Attorney-General and Minister for Justice and Minister forThe Arts) (1.29 a.m.): I second the motion moved by the Leader of the House. This ...
Speech byHon. M. FOLEYMEMBER FOR YERONGAHansard 5 August 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTQueensland Court of Appeal AppointmentsHon. M. J. FOLEY (Yeronga—ALP) (Attorney-General and Minister for Justice and Minister forThe Arts) (9.51 a.m.), by leave: I wish to take ...
Speech byHon. M. FOLEYMEMBER FOR YERONGAHansard 6 August 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTGoods and Services TaxHon. M. J. FOLEY (Yeronga—ALP) (Attorney-General and Minister for Justice and Minister forThe Arts) (9.41 a.m.), by leave: I wish to draw to the attention ...
Speech byHon. M. FOLEYMEMBER FOR YERONGAHansard 6 August 1998ATTORNEY-GENERAL BILLHon. M. J. FOLEY (Yeronga—ALP) (Attorney-General and Minister for Justice and Minister forThe Arts) (12.31 p.m.): I move—"That the Bill be now read a second time."The purpose of ...
Speech byHon. M. FOLEYMEMBER FOR YERONGAHansard 6 August 1998PRIVATE MEMBERS' BILLSHon. M. J. FOLEY (Yeronga—ALP) (Attorney-General and Minister for Justice and Minister forThe Arts) (6.31 p.m.): I rise to support the amendment moved by the Leader of the ...
Speech byMr M. ROWELLMEMBER FOR HINCHINBROOKHansard 21 October 1998TAX REFORM; PRIMARY INDUSTRIESMr ROWELL (Hinchinbrook—NPA) (10.04 a.m.): I wish to draw the attention of members to themisleading of this House by the Minister for Primary Industries in ...
Speech byMr M. ROWELLMEMBER FOR HINCHINBROOKHansard 21 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee CReportMr ROWELL (Hinchinbrook—NPA) (5.40 p.m.): I rise to speak on the report of ...
Speech byMr M. ROWELLMEMBER FOR HINCHINBROOKHansard 22 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee DReport Mr ROWELL (Hinchinbrook—NPA) (12.10 p.m.): A number of frivolous claims have been madeby ...
Speech byMr M. ROWELLMEMBER FOR HINCHINBROOKHansard 11 November 1998SUGAR INDUSTRYMr ROWELL (Hinchinbrook—NPA) (10.26 a.m.): During the Estimates hearings for theDepartment of Primary Industries and on other occasions since the Minister implied that I had ...
Speech byHon. M. FOLEYMEMBER FOR YERONGAHansard 10 November 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTAustralian Film Industry AwardsHon. M. J. FOLEY (Yeronga—ALP) (Attorney-General and Minister for Justice and Minister forThe Arts) (9.51 a.m.), by leave: I wish to bring to ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 27 August 1998FORDE INQUIRY; MR H. HEILPERNHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (6.25 p.m.): Has the Leader of theOpposition been caught out again? Do honourable members know what ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 15 September 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTElectricity IndustryHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.37 a.m.), by leave: My Governmentis determined to do everything that it can to ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 16 September 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTStatutory Authorities and Boards Hon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.31 a.m.), by leave: I wish to advisemembers about two important ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 16 September 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTCrime Prevention Task ForceHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.34 a.m.), by leave: This Governmentis demonstrating that it is tough on ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 16 September 1998PUBLIC SERVICE AMENDMENT BILLHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (2.30 p.m.): In response to the PublicService Amendment Bill it is important that I indicate to ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 16 September 1998MR SPEAKER'S RULINGMotion of DissentHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (8.40 p.m.): I am opposed to thisdissent motion. I have to say that in the time I have been ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 17 September 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTConvention IndustryHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.33 a.m.), by leave: My Governmentrecognises the importance of the convention ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 11 November 1998BRITISH CONSULATE-GENERALHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (11.30 a.m.), by leave, without notice: Imove—"That the Queensland Parliament is greatly concerned by a ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 11 November 1998NATIVE TITLE (QUEENSLAND) STATE PROVISIONS AMENDMENT BILL (No. 2)Hon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (12.39 p.m.), in reply: I thank thehonourable members for their ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 11 November 1998NATIONAL COMPETITION POLICYHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (6.27 p.m.): I second the amendmentmoved by the Treasurer. I do so because it is about time National ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 11 November 1998CITIZENS' INITIATED REFERENDUM (CONSTITUTION AMENDMENT) BILLHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (10.07 p.m.): In relation to the Citizens'Initiated Referendum ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 12 November 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTGST Tax PoolHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.36 a.m.), by leave: The run-up totomorrow's Special Premiers Conference has featured more ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 12 November 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTPass the Hat Around Concert TourHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.41 a.m.), by leave: I draw theattention of honourable members to a ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 21 October 1998NATIVE TITLE (QUEENSLAND) STATE PROVISIONS AMENDMENT BILL (No. 2)Hon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (3.03 p.m.): I move—"That the Bill be now read a second ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 10 November 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTQueensland Economy; Expo 2002 Hon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.42 a.m.), by leave: Two recentsurveys, by the Australian Industry Group ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 10 November 1998PRIVATISATION OF TAB Hon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (6.14 p.m.): I move the followingamendment—"That all words from and including the words 'this House calls ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 11 November 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTSpecial Premiers Conference; Goods and Services TaxHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.36 a.m.), by leave: This week'sSpecial Premiers ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 11 November 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTCommunity Cabinet Meetings; Far North QueenslandHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.40 a.m.), by leave: Nothing sums upmy Government's ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 18 September 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTCriminal Justice Commission ChairpersonHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.36 a.m.), by leave: I am pleased toannounce to the House today ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 20 October 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTQueensland Audit OfficeHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.37 a.m.), by leave: The PublicAccounts Committee of the 48th Parliament tabled the ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 20 October 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTGoods and Services TaxHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.39 a.m.), by leave: On 13 NovemberI will be attending a Special Premiers Conference ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 21 October 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTEmployment Campaign Hon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.34 a.m.), by leave: Today, with theEmployment Minister, Paul Braddy, I will be ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 22 October 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTOverseas VisitHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.34 a.m.), by leave: Last week, Iundertook a four-day visit to three key areas of the ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 22 October 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTNational Greenhouse StrategyHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.37 a.m.), by leave: TheCommonwealth has committed Australia to playing a part ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 21 October 1998UNEMPLOYMENTHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (6.23 p.m.): In this short debate inwhich I have only five minutes, I will not have the time to set out the ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 10 November 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTGoods and Services TaxHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.37 a.m.), by leave: This week'sSpecial Premiers Conference at which the ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 18 September 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTQueensland-Asia LinksHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.32 a.m.), by leave: While the Leaderof the Opposition seems to take pleasure in ...
Speech byHon. T. M. MACKENROTHMEMBER FOR CHATSWORTHHansard 27 August 1998PRIVATE MEMBERS' BILLSHon. T. M. MACKENROTH (Chatsworth— ALP) (Minister for Communication and Informationand Minister for Local Government, Planning, Regional and Rural Communities) ...
Speech byHon. T. M. MACKENROTHMEMBER FOR CHATSWORTHHansard 15 September 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTTablelands AdvertiserHon. T. M. MACKENROTH (Chatsworth— ALP) (Minister for Communication and Informationand Minister for Local Government, Planning, Regional and ...
Speech byHon. T. M. MACKENROTHMEMBER FOR CHATSWORTHHansard 19 November 1998INTEGRATED PLANNING AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL (No. 2)Hon. T. M. MACKENROTH (Chatsworth— ALP) (Minister for Communication and Informationand Minister for Local Government, ...
Speech byMr T. SULLIVANMEMBER FOR CHERMSIDEHansard 25 August 1998PRINCE CHARLES HOSPITALMr SULLIVAN (Chermside—ALP) (12.26 p.m.): The Prince Charles Hospital is a world-class,world-renowned cardio-thoracic hospital. Its reputation is that of not only the ...
Speech byMr T. SULLIVANMEMBER FOR CHERMSIDEHansard 26 August 1998SCHOOL-BASED MANAGEMENTMr SULLIVAN (Chermside—ALP) (6.40 p.m.): I rise to support the amendment moved by themember for Gladstone. Certain inequities were introduced through the Leading Schools ...
Speech byMr T. SULLIVANMEMBER FOR CHERMSIDEHansard 16 September 1998AUNTY RUTH HEGARTYMr SULLIVAN (Chermside—ALP) (10.19 a.m.): Many of us would not know who David Unaiponis, yet some of us see an image of him occasionally; his face is depicted on the front ...
Speech byMr T. SULLIVANMEMBER FOR CHERMSIDEHansard 16 September 1998TRANSPORT LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr SULLIVAN (Chermside—ALP) (11.48 a.m.): I rise to support the Transport LegislationAmendment Bill, currently before the House. This is one of the great ...
Speech byMr T. SULLIVANMEMBER FOR CHERMSIDEHansard 18 November 1998MINISTER FOR EDUCATIONMr SULLIVAN (Chermside—ALP) (6.13 p.m.): The present Minister for Education, theHonourable Dean Wells, should enjoy the full confidence of this House. It is disappointing ...
Speech byMr T. SULLIVANMEMBER FOR CHERMSIDEHansard 18 November 1998NUNDAH BOTTLENECK Mr SULLIVAN (Chermside—ALP) (12.03 a.m.): I rise to pay tribute to a number of residentsfrom the Nundah/Wavell Heights area who have contributed over a number of years to the ...
Speech byMr TIM MULHERINMEMBER FOR MACKAYHansard 4 August 1998MR E. R. RAMSAMYMr MULHERIN (Mackay—ALP) (7.04 p.m.): I rise in the House tonight to speak about a manwho gave much of his life for the benefit of others. I am referring to Ram Chandra, the Taipan ...
Speech byMr TIM MULHERINMEMBER FOR MACKAYHansard 25 August 1998STATE FOCUS RECONCILIATION CONFERENCEMr MULHERIN (Mackay—ALP) (7.20 p.m.): Last weekend I had the privilege, along with myparliamentary colleagues the Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait ...
Speech byMr TIM MULHERINMEMBER FOR MACKAYHansard 27 August 1998WORKPLACE RELATIONS AMENDMENT BILLMr MULHERIN (Mackay—ALP) (9.01 p.m.): It is with great pleasure that I rise tonight to supportthe Workplace Relations Amendment Bill which will honour Labor's ...
Speech byMr T. MALONEMEMBER FOR MIRANIHansard 11 November 1998SUGAR INDUSTRYMr MALONE (Mirani—NPA) (10.52 p.m.): Tonight I would like to speak about the sugar industry,which is a very important industry and which has diversified and decentralised the State of ...
Speech byMr T. MALONEMEMBER FOR MIRANIHansard 12 November 1998EMERGENCY SERVICES LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr MALONE (Mirani—NPA) (12.53 p.m.): Today I rise to speak against the Emergency ServicesLegislation Amendment Bill. Since the Government made its ...
Speech byMr T. MACKENROTHMEMBER FOR CHATSWORTHHansard 4 August 1998AMENDMENT TO STANDING ORDERS Hon. T. M. MACKENROTH (Chatsworth— ALP) (Leader of the House) (9.52 a.m.): I move—"That for this session—Omit Standing Order 123A and insert new Standing ...
Speech byMr T. SULLIVANMEMBER FOR CHERMSIDEHansard 21 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee DReportMr SULLIVAN (Chermside—ALP) (5.45 p.m.): I am pleased to speak on the report of ...
Speech byMr T. SULLIVANMEMBER FOR CHERMSIDEHansard 11 November 1998METROPOLITAN HOSPITALS PLANMr SULLIVAN (Chermside—ALP) (11.21 p.m.): The dilapidated Queensland hospital systemneeded to be rebuilt, and early in this decade the Goss Government started on a ...
Speech byMr T. SULLIVANMEMBER FOR CHERMSIDEHansard 12 November 1998LOGAN POLICE EMAILMr SULLIVAN (Chermside—ALP) (10.15 a.m.): On Tuesday, in the Adjournment debate, themember for Tablelands "watched in horror and dismay as the Police Minister blatantly went ...
Speech byMr T. SULLIVANMEMBER FOR CHERMSIDEHansard 12 November 1998INTEGRATED REGIONAL TRANSPORT PLANMr SULLIVAN (Chermside—ALP) (7.28 p.m.): South-east Queensland is the fastest growingarea of the State and one of the fastest growing areas in Australia. The ...
Speech byMr T. SULLIVANMEMBER FOR CHERMSIDEHansard 18 November 1998TRANSPORT LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL (No. 2)Mr SULLIVAN (Chermside—ALP) (12.32 p.m.): I rise in support of amendments to the TransportInfrastructure Act 1994, and particularly those amendments ...
Speech byMr T. SULLIVANMEMBER FOR CHERMSIDEHansard 16 September 1998CENSURE OF MINISTER FOR HEALTHMr SULLIVAN (Chermside—ALP) (6.19 p.m.): I second the amendment moved by the Ministerfor Health. On this issue, unfortunately, we have seen some of the grossest ...
Speech byMr T. SULLIVANMEMBER FOR CHERMSIDEHansard 17 September 1998NUNDAH BOTTLENECKMr SULLIVAN (Chermside—ALP) (10:50 p.m.): Funding for roads projects can be a complexprocess. We are used to the Budget allocations in which we see where the major project ...
Speech byMr T. SULLIVANMEMBER FOR CHERMSIDEHansard 20 October 1998CHRISTIAN BROTHERSMr SULLIVAN (Chermside—ALP) (10.16 a.m.): Tuesday, 13 October 1998 will be rememberedfor two things: one was the storm that hit Brisbane, particularly the inner-northern ...
Speech byMr T. SULLIVANMEMBER FOR CHERMSIDEHansard 21 October 1998CHERMSIDE FIRE STATIONMr SULLIVAN (Chermside—ALP) (10.18 a.m.): Next Tuesday the Minister for EmergencyServices will be opening a much needed facility in the Chermside area, the new Chermside ...
Speech byMr T. SULLIVANMEMBER FOR CHERMSIDEHansard 21 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee AReport No. 1Mr SULLIVAN (Chermside—ALP) (11.41 a.m.): I rise to support report No. 1 of ...
Speech byMr T. SULLIVANMEMBER FOR CHERMSIDEHansard 21 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee CReportMr SULLIVAN (Chermside—ALP) (5.35 p.m.): I rise to support the Estimates Committee ...
Speech byMr TIM MULHERINMEMBER FOR MACKAYHansard 17 September 1998MR G. HUEGILLMr MULHERIN (Mackay—ALP) (10.30 p.m.): All Queenslanders are proud of ourCommonwealth Games team competing in Kuala Lumpur. The people of Mackay are especially proud,because we can ...
Speech byMr TIM MULHERINMEMBER FOR MACKAYHansard 18 September 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILLAPPROPRIATION BILLMr MULHERIN (Mackay—ALP) (3.05 p.m.): I congratulate the Treasurer on his excellent firstBudget. This Budget is a Budget for all Queenslanders ...
Speech byMr TIM MULHERINMEMBER FOR MACKAYHansard 20 October 1998WATER STORAGE, IRVINEBANK; ELECTRICITY INDUSTRYMr MULHERIN (Mackay—ALP) (6.14 p.m.): I rise to second the amendment moved by theHonourable Minister for Mines and Energy. To have a safe, secure ...
Speech byMr TIM MULHERINMEMBER FOR MACKAYHansard 20 October 1998MACKAY REGION APPRENTICESHIP EMPLOYMENT LIMITEDMr MULHERIN (Mackay—ALP) (7.26 p.m.): On Monday, 12 October I had the privilege, alongwith my parliamentary colleague the Minister for Employment, ...
Speech byHon. T. M. MACKENROTHMEMBER FOR CHATSWORTHHansard 6 August 1998INTEGRATED PLANNING 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 6 August 1998PRIVATE MEMBERS' BILLSHon. T. M. MACKENROTH (Chatsworth— ALP) (Minister for Communication and Informationand Minister for Local Government, Planning, Regional and Rural Communities) ...
Speech byHon. T. M. MACKENROTHMEMBER FOR CHATSWORTHHansard 26 August 1998INTEGRATED PLANNING 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 27 August 1998PRIVATE MEMBERS' BILLSHon. T. M. MACKENROTH (Chatsworth— ALP) (Leader of the House) (1.24 a.m.): I move—"That, if a Bill introduced by a Member, who is not a Minister of the Crown, has ...
Speech byMr TIM MULHERINMEMBER FOR MACKAYHansard 22 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee EReportMr MULHERIN (Mackay—ALP) (12.24 p.m.): In speaking to the report of Estimates CommitteeE, I ...
Speech byMr TIM MULHERINMEMBER FOR MACKAYHansard 27 August 1998VANDALISM, SLADE POINT Mr MULHERIN (Mackay—ALP) (2.17 a.m.): I rise to speak today about the proactive steps thathave been taken by the residents of Slade Point in my electorate to curb the ...
Speech byHon. R. GIBBSMEMBER FOR BUNDAMBAHansard 22 July 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTDavis Cup; Mr W. Lewis Hon. R. J. GIBBS (Bundamba—ALP) (Minister for Tourism, Sport and Racing) (9.52 a.m.), byleave: All honourable members will join with me in congratulating ...
Speech byHon. R. GIBBSMEMBER FOR BUNDAMBAHansard 18 August 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTChinese Tourism DevelopmentHon. R. J. GIBBS (Bundamba—ALP) (Minister for Tourism, Sport and Racing) (9.47 a.m.), byleave: It gives me great pleasure to inform the House that ...
Speech byHon. R. GIBBSMEMBER FOR BUNDAMBAHansard 18 August 1999TAB PRIVATISATIONHon. R. J. GIBBS (Bundamba—ALP) (Minister for Tourism, Sport and Racing) (6.22 p.m.): Ihave great pleasure in seconding the amendment moved by the Premier. What a group of ...
Speech byHon. R. GIBBSMEMBER FOR BUNDAMBAHansard 24 August 1999TOURISM LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLHon. R. J. GIBBS (Bundamba—ALP) (Minister for Tourism, Sport and Racing) (3.33 p.m.), inreply: I will go through a number of the concerns raised by members in ...
Speech byHon. R. GIBBSMEMBER FOR BUNDAMBAHansard 15 September 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTLiquor IndustryHon. R. J. GIBBS (Bundamba—ALP) (Minister for Tourism, Sport and Racing) (9.45 a.m.), byleave: I have recently had presented to me a report titled The ...
Speech byMr R. QUINNMEMBER FOR MERRIMACHansard 2 March 1999MALENY STATE HIGH SCHOOL, LAND ACQUISITIONMr QUINN (Merrimac—LP) (Deputy Leader of the Liberal Party) (11.55 a.m.): On 18 Septemberlast year, the Minister for Education was asked a so-called question ...
Speech byMr R. QUINNMEMBER FOR MERRIMACHansard 4 March 1999SCHOOL UNIFORM BILLMr QUINN: I move—"That the Bill be now read a second time."The purpose of this Bill is to ensure that our 1,300 State school communities have the legalbacking they need to develop ...
Speech byMr R. QUINNMEMBER FOR MERRIMACHansard 24 March 1999CORRECTIVE SERVICES AND PENALTIES AND SENTENCES AMENDMENT BILLMr QUINN (Merrimac—LP) (Deputy Leader of the Liberal Party) (10.30 p.m.): In the lead-up tothe Bill's introduction—and, indeed, since ...
Speech byMr R. QUINNMEMBER FOR MERRIMACHansard 28 April 1999PERFORMANCE OF MINISTERSMr QUINN (Merrimac—LP) (Deputy Leader of the Liberal Party) (6.38 p.m.): It is a matter ofpublic record that the Minister for Education is, at best, somewhat accident-prone. ...
Speech byMr R. QUINNMEMBER FOR MERRIMACHansard 26 May 1999CONVICTED CHILD SEX OFFENDERS; NOTIFICATION ORDERSMr QUINN (Merrimac—LP) (Deputy Leader of the Liberal Party) (5.58 p.m.): I support theoriginal motion to enforce section 19 of the Criminal Code, a ...
Speech byHon. R. GIBBSMEMBER FOR BUNDAMBAHansard 13 April 1999MOTION OF CONDOLENCEDeath of Mr D. J. SherringtonHon. R. J. GIBBS (Bundamba—ALP) (Minister for Tourism, Sport and Racing) (9.45 a.m.): I risebriefly to pay my respects to the late Doug Sherrington ...
Speech byHon. R. GIBBSMEMBER FOR BUNDAMBAHansard 14 April 1999ANZAC DAY TRADING HOURSHon. R. J. GIBBS (Bundamba—ALP) (Minister for Tourism, Sport and Racing) (6.14 p.m.):Neither the member for Gladstone nor the member for Toowoomba North has an exclusivity ...
Speech byHon. R. GIBBSMEMBER FOR BUNDAMBAHansard 27 April 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTPrivatisation of TABHon. R. J. GIBBS (Bundamba—ALP) (Minister for Tourism, Sport and Racing) (9.41 a.m.), byleave: There has been a deliberate campaign of misinformation ...