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Speech byHon. ANNA BLIGHMEMBER FOR SOUTH BRISBANEHansard 5 September 2000MINISTERIAL STATEMENTChild Protection WeekHon. A. M. BLIGH (South Brisbane—ALP) (Minister for Families, Youth and Community Careand Minister for Disability Services) (10.03 a.m.), by ...
Speech byHon. ANNA BLIGHMEMBER FOR SOUTH BRISBANEHansard 3 October 2000CHILD CARE AMENDMENT BILLHon. A. M. BLIGH (South Brisbane—ALP) (Minister for Families, Youth and Community Careand Minister for Disability Services) (4.53 p.m.), in reply: The Bill that is ...
Speech byHon. ANNA BLIGHMEMBER FOR SOUTH BRISBANEHansard 8 November 2000MINISTERIAL STATEMENTFamilies and Parenting Information ServiceHon. A. M. BLIGH (South Brisbane—ALP) (Minister for Families, Youth and Community Careand Minister for Disability Services) ...
Speech byHon. ANNA BLIGHMEMBER FOR SOUTH BRISBANEHansard 9 November 2000MINISTERIAL STATEMENTDomestic Violence LawsHon. A. M. BLIGH (South Brisbane—ALP) (Minister for Families, Youth and Community Careand Minister for Disability Services) (10.03 a.m.), by ...
Speech byHon. ANNA BLIGHMEMBER FOR SOUTH BRISBANEHansard 14 November 2000CHILDREN SERVICES TRIBUNAL BILL; COMMISSION FOR CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE BILLHon. A. M. BLIGH (South Brisbane—ALP) (Minister for Families, Youth and Community Careand Minister for ...
Speech byHon. ANNA BLIGHMEMBER FOR SOUTH BRISBANEHansard 15 November 2000LEGACY TRUST FUND BILLHon. A. M. BLIGH (South Brisbane—ALP) (Minister for Families, Youth and Community Careand Minister for Disability Services) (4.33 p.m.): I move—"That the Bill be ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 20 June 2000STATE GOVERNMENT PERFORMANCEDr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (Leader of the Liberal Party) (11.50 a.m.): In the past four weeks,Queenslanders have witnessed not only the fiasco associated with the fuel tax ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 20 June 2000GST AND RELATED MATTERS BILLDr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (Leader of the Liberal Party) (2.58 p.m.): The GST and RelatedMatters Bill is drafted to facilitate the integration of the new Federal tax system ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 20 June 2000FUEL SUBSIDY SCHEMEDr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (Leader of the Liberal Party) (6.08 p.m.): I rise to second the motionmoved by the Leader of the Opposition. Queensland is being run by a Premier who makes ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 1 March 2000COMPETITION POLICY REFORM [QUEENSLAND] REPEAL BILLDr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (Leader of the Liberal Party) (9.14 p.m.): In entering this debate onthe Competition Policy Reform (Queensland) Repeal Bill, ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 2 March 2000MR SPEAKER'S RULINGMotion of DissentDr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (Leader of the Liberal Party) (12.44 p.m.): I rise to support andsecond the motion moved by the member for Indooroopilly. It is important ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 14 March 2000GOODS AND SERVICES TAXDr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (Leader of the Liberal Party) (10.26 a.m.): Hypocrisy is the word thatdescribes the Treasurer's public comments on the GST and its implications for ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 14 March 2000QUEENSLAND ECONOMY; JOB CREATIONDr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (Leader of the Liberal Party) (6 p.m.): I move—"That this Parliament notes with great concern the deteriorating performance of theQueensland ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 15 March 2000GOVERNMENT PUBLICITY CONTROL BILLDr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (Leader of the Liberal Party) (8.31 p.m.): I move—"That the Bill be now read a second time."Recent events have highlighted the Beattie ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 31 May 2000GOODS AND SERVICES TAXDr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (Leader of the Liberal Party) (10.26 a.m.): There is a word thatdescribes the position adopted by the Treasurer, the Premier and that group of hypocrites ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 31 May 2000MOTOR ACCIDENT INSURANCE AMENDMENT BILLDr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (Leader of the Liberal Party) (11.34 a.m.): I rise to speak on theMotor Accident Insurance Amendment Bill. In doing so, I inform the ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 1 June 2000TRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT BILLDr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (Leader of the Liberal Party) (3.38 p.m.): I rise to contribute to thedebate on the Training and Employment Bill 2000 and to develop in more detail ...
Speech byHon. D. HAMILLMEMBER FOR IPSWICHHansard 9 November 2000APPROPRIATION BILL [No. 2]; APPROPRIATION [PARLIAMENT] BILL [No. 2]Hon. D. J. HAMILL (Ipswich—ALP) (Treasurer) (10.17 p.m.), in reply: In concluding debate onthe Appropriation Bills this evening, ...
Speech byHon. D. HAMILLMEMBER FOR IPSWICHHansard 14 November 2000FUEL PRICESHon. D. J. HAMILL (Ipswich—ALP) (Treasurer) (6.18 p.m.): There is nothing more confusing tothe motoring public than the price of fuel and trying to understand why the prices move ...
Speech byHon. D. HAMILLMEMBER FOR IPSWICHHansard 15 November 2000FUEL PRICESHon. D. J. HAMILL (Ipswich—ALP) (Treasurer) (10.01 a.m.): I formally second the Premier'smotion. In so doing, I draw the attention of the House to the extreme hurt that is actually ...
Speech byHon. D. HAMILLMEMBER FOR IPSWICHHansard 16 November 2000MINISTERIAL STATEMENTGaming MachinesHon. D. J. HAMILL (Ipswich—ALP) (Treasurer) (9.44 a.m.), by leave: The QueenslandGovernment has introduced new laws to ensure that the community has a say on ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 29 February 2000MOTION OF CONDOLENCEDeath of Mr B. P. HansenDr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (Leader of the Liberal Party) (9.56 a.m.): I rise to speak on thecondolence motion for the late Brendan Hansen moved by the ...
Speech byHon. D. HAMILLMEMBER FOR IPSWICHHansard 8 November 2000REVENUE LAWS AMENDMENT BILLHon. D. J. HAMILL (Ipswich—ALP) (Treasurer) (12.40 p.m.), in reply: I thank the honourablemember for Moggill for his support for the amendments before the House. I ...
Speech byHon. D. HAMILLMEMBER FOR IPSWICHHansard 8 November 2000FINANCIAL LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLHon. D. J. HAMILL (Ipswich—ALP) (Treasurer) (12.45 p.m.), in reply: In response to thehonourable member's comments, he correctly identifies QTC as operating ...
Speech byHon. D. HAMILLMEMBER FOR IPSWICHHansard 8 November 2000JUPITERS CASINO AGREEMENT AMENDMENT BILLHon. D. J. HAMILL (Ipswich—ALP) (Treasurer) (12.53 p.m.), in reply: I again thank theOpposition for its support of the measures. I have never been a great ...
Speech byHon. D. HAMILLMEMBER FOR IPSWICHHansard 8 November 2000GAMBLING LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLHon. D. J. HAMILL (Ipswich—ALP) (Treasurer) (9.11 p.m.), in reply: I thank honourablemembers for their participation in what has been a wide-ranging discussion ...
Speech byHon. D. HAMILLMEMBER FOR IPSWICHHansard 9 November 2000MINISTERIAL STATEMENTDuties BillHon. D. J. HAMILL (Ipswich—ALP) (Treasurer) (9.46 a.m.), by leave: After considerable workand extensive consultation, the draft Duties Bill has been prepared. The ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 12 April 2000UNEMPLOYMENTDr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (Leader of the Liberal Party) (10.15 a.m.): In 1998 the BeattieGovernment took office on the promise of 5% unemployment, a promise it could not keep. ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 18 May 2000MINISTER FOR PUBLIC WORKS AND MINISTER FOR HOUSINGDr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (Leader of the Liberal Party) (10.23 a.m.): Queensland is being runby a lawyer who condones cowardly king hits, lying to ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 18 May 2000FIRST HOME OWNER GRANT BILLDr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (Leader of the Liberal Party) (12.06 p.m.): I rise to speak to the FirstHome Owner Grant Bill 2000. At the outset, I should say that the Opposition ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 18 May 2000CENSURE OF MINISTER FOR PUBLIC WORKS AND MINISTER FOR HOUSINGDr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (Leader of the Liberal Party) (6.09 p.m.): I rise to second the motion.This Minister has form. He has a track ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 30 May 2000ELECTRICITY INDUSTRYDr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (Leader of the Liberal Party) (6.08 p.m.): I rise to second the motionmoved by the member for Callide. This Government makes a practice of deception and ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 18 May 2000QUEENSLAND COMPETITION AUTHORITY AMENDMENT BILLDr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (Leader of the Liberal Party) (12.40 p.m.): I rise to participate indebate on the Queensland Competition Authority Amendment ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 11 April 2000MR W. D'ARCY, SUPERANNUATION PAYOUTDr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (Leader of the Liberal Party) (10.20 a.m.): Earlier this year I raisedserious concerns about the Premier's decision to approve a special ...
Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 13 April 2000MS N. CARROLLMs BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (7.12 p.m.): I would like to inform the members of the House that thewinner of the Cairns International Women's Day Year 2000 Award is Ms Narelle Carroll. She has ...
Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 16 May 2000MOTION OF CONDOLENCEDeath of Mr R. JonesMs BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (2.55 p.m.): I support this condolence motion and I wish to place onrecord today that Ray Jones was indeed an excellent member for Cairns in ...
Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 17 May 2000MENTAL HEALTH BILLMs BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (12.50 p.m.): I am pleased to speak in support of the Mental HealthBill 2000, which is a very important Bill. In bringing in this Bill at the beginning of the new ...
Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 30 May 2000ELECTRICITY INDUSTRYMs BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (6.38 p.m.): I say to honourable members opposite, particularly themember for Clayfield but also the members for Callide and Moggill, that it is really clear ...
Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 31 May 2000MOTOR ACCIDENT INSURANCE AMENDMENT BILLMs BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (12.26 p.m.): I support some of the latter comments made by themember for Hervey Bay. I have, in my previous position as a psychologist ...
Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 31 May 2000TRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT BILLMs BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (5 p.m.): It is my great pleasure to support the Training andEmployment Bill, particularly as this Bill goes a long way towards reinvigorating the TAFE ...
Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 31 May 2000NEEDLE EXCHANGE PROGRAMSMs BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (6.43 p.m.): I rise to join with other members of the House insupporting the motion before us. It is indeed a fine thing that we are able on these occasions ...
Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 1 June 2000GUMBA GUMBA YOUTH PROGRAMMs BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (7.10 p.m.): This week, when we have seen some 200,000 peoplewalk across the Sydney Harbour Bridge as a symbol of their tremendous support for ...
Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 21 June 2000FAMILIES, YOUTH AND COMMUNITY CARE DEPARTMENTMs BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (10.25 a.m.): I was amazed to hear the member for Indooroopilly,Denver Beanland, in a speech to this House on Tuesday night, criticise ...
Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 23 August 2000APPROPRIATION [PARLIAMENT] BILL, ESTIMATES COMMITTEE EMs BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (5.05 p.m.): I am pleased to rise to support Estimates Committee EReport No. 1 and to draw honourable members' attention to ...
Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 23 August 2000CLOSURE OF CLUBSMs BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (11.06 p.m.): I rise tonight to alert members of this House to asignificant problem that is occurring in regional Queensland. Indeed, this is an issue that I ...
Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 23 August 2000APPROPRIATION BILL, ESTIMATES COMMITTEE EMs BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (11.32 a.m.): I am pleased to speak to report No. 2. As Chair of thecommittee, in speaking to report No. 1 I have already paid my ...
Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 18 July 2000CAIRNS JAZZ FESTIVALMs BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (10.20 a.m.): "Thank you for the music, but more is needed." That isthe consensus conclusion of people in Cairns who attended the jazz festival last week. ...
Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 18 July 2000FAR-NORTH QUEENSLAND GOVERNMENT OFFICESMs BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (11.41 a.m.): On this important day as we are awaiting the release ofthe 2000-01 Budget to the Parliament, I rise to speak about some other ...
Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 19 July 2000MANGOESMs BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (10.19 a.m.): Some time ago I reported to the House on problemsthat our tablelands mango growers were having in getting their mangoes to market in Brisbane and inSydney ...
Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 19 July 2000DIESEL REBATE SCHEMEMs BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (6.35 p.m.): I rise to support the Treasurer's amendment to thismotion, and I am pleased to join with all the honourable members of this House who have ...
Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 20 July 2000PIERRE DE COUBERTIN AWARDMs BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (10.23 a.m.): Several weeks ago I was pleased to be present whenthe Education Minister, Dean Wells, presented students with the prestigious Pierre de ...
Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 6 September 2000PETROL PRICE PETITIONMs BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (10.24 a.m.): It is with incredulity and dismay that the residents ofCairns and the far north have rushed to sign the petrol price petition. They cannot ...
Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 6 September 2000HOSPITAL WAITING LISTSMs BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (6.22 p.m.): I am very pleased to second the Minister's amendmentto the ridiculous motion that was moved by the member for Maroochydore. Since 1946, ...
Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 22 August 2000TRIBAL VISIONSMs BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (10.24 a.m.): Last Friday night I attended an entertaining andinspiring event in Cairns hosted by Tribal Visions. It was an indigenous fashion parade and art ...
Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 22 August 2000STATE HOUSING AMENDMENT BILL [No. 2]Ms BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (3.24 p.m.): I wish to join this debate in support of this amendmentBill, as it will contribute to the increasing rate of home ownership in ...
Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 12 April 2000MEN'S INFO LINEMs BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (11.25 p.m.): I was pleased to hear of the decision of Premier PeterBeattie and Families Minister Anna Bligh to launch a telephone support line for men. Men's Info ...
Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 22 August 2000ELECTORAL FRAUDMs BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (5.47 p.m.): As a member of the all-party Legal, Constitutional andAdministrative Review Committee, I am indeed pleased to support the motion and pleased, too, ...
Speech byGORDON NUTTALLMEMBER FOR SANDGATEHansard 4 October 2000WATER ALLOCATION AND MANAGEMENT PLANSMr NUTTALL (Sandgate—ALP) (6.38 p.m.): The motion moved by the Oppositionspokesperson mentions only one thing, that is, compensation. As a member of ...
Speech byGORDON NUTTALLMEMBER FOR SANDGATEHansard 5 October 2000TRANSPORT [BUSWAY AND LIGHT RAIL] AMENDMENT BILLMr NUTTALL (Sandgate—ALP) (11.53 a.m.): I am particularly pleased to rise to speak to theTransport (Busway and Light Rail) Amendment Bill as a ...
Speech byGORDON NUTTALLMEMBER FOR SANDGATEHansard 18 October 2000MORETON BAY ISLANDSMr NUTTALL (Sandgate—ALP) (6.49 p.m.): As a young boy I spent many a school holiday onMacleay Island. I had grandparents who lived on and farmed the island for a large number ...
Speech byGORDON NUTTALLMEMBER FOR SANDGATEHansard 9 November 2000IMMIGRATION DETENTION CENTRE, BRISBANEMr NUTTALL (Sandgate—ALP) (10.25 a.m.): The Commonwealth Government has recentlyannounced a plan to establish a new immigration detention centre in ...
Speech byGORDON NUTTALLMEMBER FOR SANDGATEHansard 9 November 2000APPROPRIATION BILL [No. 2]; APPROPRIATION [PARLIAMENT] BILL [No. 2]Mr NUTTALL (Sandgate—ALP) (3 p.m.): I have always been of the belief that a Government'ssuccess and integrity is judged by the ...
Speech byGORDON NUTTALLMEMBER FOR SANDGATEHansard 5 September 2000WATER BILLMr NUTTALL (Sandgate—ALP) (4.42 p.m.): It gives me great pleasure to contribute to thedebate on the Water Bill and to support the Minister and the Bill that is before the House. It ...
Speech byGORDON NUTTALLMEMBER FOR SANDGATEHansard 5 September 2000ELECTORAL FRAUDMr NUTTALL (Sandgate—ALP) (6.28 p.m.): The motion moved by the honourable member forMoggill in this evening's debate really does put the honourable member for Indooroopilly and ...
Speech byGORDON NUTTALLMEMBER FOR SANDGATEHansard 7 September 2000SOUTH SEA ISLANDERSMr NUTTALL (Sandgate—ALP) (10.04 a.m.): I join with the Premier in welcoming today theformal recognition of Australian South Sea Islanders as a distinct cultural group. ...
Speech byGORDON NUTTALLMEMBER FOR SANDGATEHansard 13 April 2000STATE HOUSING AMENDMENT BILLMr NUTTALL (Sandgate—ALP) (3.01 p.m.): I rise to support this Bill. Honourable memberswould be aware of my background in the banking industry. One of the greatest ...
Speech byGORDON NUTTALLMEMBER FOR SANDGATEHansard 16 May 2000PRODUCT LABELLINGMr NUTTALL (Sandgate—ALP) (6.37 p.m.): I find the contents of the motion before the Housethis evening very hard to disagree with, but the issue is not quite as simple as one might ...
Speech byGORDON NUTTALLMEMBER FOR SANDGATEHansard 17 May 2000MENTAL HEALTH BILLMr NUTTALL (Sandgate—ALP) (3.21 p.m.): As most honourable members would be aware, ithas taken some seven years to review the Mental Health Act 1974. The review included ...
Speech byGORDON NUTTALLMEMBER FOR SANDGATEHansard 17 May 2000NATIONAL PARK ESTATEMr NUTTALL (Sandgate—ALP) (6.47 p.m.): Tonight, the National Party is starting its campaignto get the Greens to vote with them. They are after the Green preferences in the next ...
Speech byGORDON NUTTALLMEMBER FOR SANDGATEHansard 7 September 2000VEGETATION MANAGEMENT AMENDMENT BILLMr NUTTALL (Sandgate—ALP) (4.55 p.m.): Some commonsense at last! The management ofour vegetation cannot be conveniently dismissed as an issue that is ...
Speech byGORDON NUTTALLMEMBER FOR SANDGATEHansard 7 September 2000MACKAY; SUGAR INDUSTRYMr NUTTALL (Sandgate—ALP) (6.27 p.m.): I am pleased to be able to participate in the debatethis evening. I spent some time living in Mackay. I actually bought my first ...
Speech byGORDON NUTTALLMEMBER FOR SANDGATEHansard 8 September 2000NATIVE TITLE RESOLUTION BILLMr NUTTALL (Sandgate—ALP) (11.25 a.m.): I have been a member of this Parliament since1992.Mr Lucas: You have done a good job, too.Mr NUTTALL: I thank the member for ...
Speech byGORDON NUTTALLMEMBER FOR SANDGATEHansard 3 October 2000OLYMPIC GAMES; FEDERAL ROAD FUNDINGMr NUTTALL (Sandgate—ALP) (12.02 p.m.): This morning I want to refer to the recentannouncement by the Federal Government of a $12 billion surplus. However, ...
Speech byGORDON NUTTALLMEMBER FOR SANDGATEHansard 20 June 2000GST AND RELATED MATTERS BILLMr NUTTALL (Sandgate—ALP) (4.04 p.m.): Next year is the Centenary of Federation. I think it isincumbent upon the member for Caboolture to realise that Australia is a ...
Speech byGORDON NUTTALLMEMBER FOR SANDGATEHansard 21 June 2000NATIONAL POPULATION POLICYMr NUTTALL (Sandgate—ALP) (10.26 a.m.): On 7 December last year, I spoke in this place onthe critical need to develop a national population policy. I said at the time ...
Speech byGORDON NUTTALLMEMBER FOR SANDGATEHansard 20 July 2000CULTURAL DIVERSITYMr NUTTALL (Sandgate—ALP) (10.18 a.m.): I want to share with my parliamentary colleaguessome of the very interesting facts and figures in a publication by the Office of Economic ...
Speech byGORDON NUTTALLMEMBER FOR SANDGATEHansard 22 August 2000CULTURAL DIVERSITY IN THE WORKPLACEMr NUTTALL (Sandgate—ALP) (11.40 a.m.): Today I wish to inform the people of Queenslandabout an area that receives little attention in the debate on ...
Speech byGORDON NUTTALLMEMBER FOR SANDGATEHansard 21 June 2000RACING AND BETTING AMENDMENT BILLMr NUTTALL (Sandgate—ALP) (2.45 p.m.): In rising to support the Racing and BettingAmendment Bill, I want to make a couple of comments in relation to the racing ...
Speech byGORDON NUTTALLMEMBER FOR SANDGATEHansard 17 May 2000COMMUNITY RELATIONS PLANMr NUTTALL (Sandgate—ALP) (11.12 p.m.): It gives me great pleasure to inform the Housethat the Honourable the Premier recently launched the Queensland Government Community ...
Speech byHARRY BLACKMEMBER FOR WHITSUNDAYHansard 20 June 2000GST AND RELATED MATTERS BILLMr BLACK (Whitsunday—CCAQ) (4.20 p.m.): I rise to speak against the GST and RelatedMatters Bill 2000 for, along with my City Country Alliance colleagues, I have respect ...
Speech byHARRY BLACKMEMBER FOR WHITSUNDAYHansard 22 June 2000SUGAR INDUSTRY AMENDMENT BILLMr BLACK (Whitsunday—CCAQ) (3 p.m.): I thank the House for this opportunity to speak to theSugar Industry Amendment Bill. One has to wonder why almost every agricultural ...
Speech byHARRY BLACKMEMBER FOR WHITSUNDAYHansard 20 July 2000BUDGET 2000Mr BLACK (Whitsunday—CCAQ) (11.50 p.m.): This Budget contains some good news, butmany of the initiatives are long overdue and there are still many areas which have not been ...
Speech byHARRY BLACKMEMBER FOR WHITSUNDAYHansard 6 September 2000WATER BILLMr BLACK (Whitsunday—CCAQ) (4.03 p.m.): I rise to address this Labor Government's WaterBill. It is a big Bill in many ways, the most obvious being that it goes for 384 pages—384 pages ...
Speech byHARRY BLACKMEMBER FOR WHITSUNDAYHansard 7 September 2000VEGETATION MANAGEMENT AMENDMENT BILLMr BLACK (Whitsunday—CCAQ) (8.30 p.m.): Tonight I rise to speak to the VegetationManagement Amendment Bill. This Bill is the direct result of the ineptitude ...
Speech byHARRY BLACKMEMBER FOR WHITSUNDAYHansard 4 October 2000CRIMINAL CODE AMENDMENT BILLMr BLACK (Whitsunday—CCAQ) (10.25 p.m.): I rise tonight to speak in favour of the CriminalCode Amendment Bill which was introduced into this Parliament last year to ...
Speech byHon. HENRY PALASZCZUKMEMBER FOR INALAHansard 29 February 2000TREE-CLEARING GUIDELINESHon. H. PALASZCZUK (Inala—ALP) (Minister for Primary Industries and Rural Communities)(6.40 p.m.): This evening, in rising to support the amendment moved by the ...
Speech byHon. HENRY PALASZCZUKMEMBER FOR INALAHansard 1 March 2000ANIMALS PROTECTION AMENDMENT BILLHon. H. PALASZCZUK Inala—ALP) (Minister for Primary Industries and Rural Communities)(3.30 p.m.), continuing: As honourable members will recall, I was ...
Speech byHon. HENRY PALASZCZUKMEMBER FOR INALAHansard 1 March 2000VEGETATION MANAGEMENT LEGISLATIONHon. H. PALASZCZUK (Inala—ALP) (Minister for Primary Industries and Rural Communities)(6.29 p.m.): The honourable member for Maryborough mentioned a family ...
Speech byHon. HENRY PALASZCZUKMEMBER FOR INALAHansard 12 April 2000DAIRY INDUSTRY (IMPLEMENTATION OF NATIONAL ADJUSTMENT ARRANGEMENTS)AMENDMENT BILLHon. H. PALASZCZUK (Inala—ALP) (Minister for Primary Industries and Rural Communities)(12.06 p.m.): I ...
Speech byHon. HENRY PALASZCZUKMEMBER FOR INALAHansard 13 April 2000SUGAR INDUSTRY AMENDMENT BILLHon. H. PALASZCZUK (Inala—ALP) (Minister for Primary Industries and Rural Communities)(12.22 p.m.): I move—"That the Bill be now read a second time." This is an ...
Speech byHon. HENRY PALASZCZUKMEMBER FOR INALAHansard 17 May 2000MINISTERIAL STATEMENTHardwood Plantations Hon. H. PALASZCZUK (Inala—ALP) (Minister for Primary Industries and Rural Communities)(10.17 a.m.): The Beattie Government's plan to have Queensland's ...
Speech byHon. HENRY PALASZCZUKMEMBER FOR INALAHansard 18 May 2000PRIMARY INDUSTRIES AND NATURAL RESOURCES LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLHon. H. PALASZCZUK (Inala—ALP) (Minister for Primary Industries and Rural Communities)(11.35 a.m.): I move—"That the Bill be ...
Speech byHon. HENRY PALASZCZUKMEMBER FOR INALAHansard 18 May 2000FOOD PRODUCTION (SAFETY) BILLHon. H. PALASZCZUK (Inala—ALP) (Minister for Primary Industries and Rural Communities)(11.54 a.m.): I move—"That the Bill be now read a second time." The Queensland ...
Speech byHon. HENRY PALASZCZUKMEMBER FOR INALAHansard 31 May 2000MINISTERIAL STATEMENTDairy Industry Hon. H. PALASZCZUK (Inala—ALP) (Minister for Primary Industries and Rural Communities)(10.05 a.m.), by leave: I want to reiterate the State Government's ...
Speech byHon. HENRY PALASZCZUKMEMBER FOR INALAHansard 22 June 2000MINISTERIAL STATEMENTTelecommunications InquiryHon. H. PALASZCZUK (Inala—ALP) (Minister for Primary Industries and Rural Communities)(10.07 a.m.), by leave: Today I want to address the issue of ...
Speech byHon. HENRY PALASZCZUKMEMBER FOR INALAHansard 22 June 2000SUGAR INDUSTRY AMENDMENT BILLHon. H. PALASZCZUK (Inala—ALP) (Minister for Primary Industries and Rural Communities)(3.18 p.m.), in reply: I thank all honourable members for their contributions ...
Speech byHon. HENRY PALASZCZUKMEMBER FOR INALAHansard 22 June 2000DAIRY INDUSTRY [IMPLEMENTATION OF NATIONAL ADJUSTMENT ARRANGEMENTS]AMENDMENT BILLHon. H. PALASZCZUK (Inala—ALP) (Minister for Primary Industries and Rural Communities)(11.19 p.m.), in reply: I ...
Speech byHon. HENRY PALASZCZUKMEMBER FOR INALAHansard 20 July 2000MINISTERIAL STATEMENTIwate CooperativeHon. H. PALASZCZUK (Inala—ALP) (Minister for Primary Industries and Rural Communities)(9.52 a.m.): By leave: I would like to inform the House about ...
Speech byHon. HENRY PALASZCZUKMEMBER FOR INALAHansard 21 July 2000MINISTERIAL STATEMENTSugar IndustryHon. H. PALASZCZUK (Inala—ALP) (Minister for Primary Industries and Rural Communities)(9.50 a.m.), by leave: In an increasingly competitive global market, it ...
Speech byHARRY BLACKMEMBER FOR WHITSUNDAYHansard 31 May 2000TRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT BILLMr BLACK (Whitsunday—CCAQ) (4.14 p.m.): I rise in support of the Training and EmploymentBill, which I believe will be of benefit to Queenslanders involved in traineeships ...
Speech byHon. HENRY PALASZCZUKMEMBER FOR INALAHansard 19 July 2000MINISTERIAL STATEMENTTropical Fruit ImportationHon. H. PALASZCZUK (Inala—ALP) (Minister for Primary Industries and Rural Communities)(9.58 a.m.), by leave: I would like to draw the attention of ...
Speech byHARRY BLACKMEMBER FOR WHITSUNDAYHansard 8 November 2000UNPARLIAMENTARY LANGUAGEMr BLACK (Whitsunday—CCAQ) (10.25 a.m.): In answer to a question asked during the lastsittings of Parliament the Premier referred to my use of the Lord's name in vain in a ...
Speech byJO-ANN MILLERMEMBER FOR BUNDAMBAHansard 15 March 2000FIRST SPEECHMrs MILLER (Bundamba—ALP) (5.17 p.m.): I second the motion. Mr Speaker, as member forBundamba I would like to thank the people of Bundamba for their faith in me to represent them. ...
Speech byJO-ANN MILLERMEMBER FOR BUNDAMBAHansard 12 April 2000STATE HOUSING AMENDMENT BILLMrs MILLER (Bundamba—ALP) (5.47 p.m.): I rise in support of the State Housing AmendmentBill 2000. I am proud to be a part of the Beattie Labor Government, which gives ...
Speech byJO-ANN MILLERMEMBER FOR BUNDAMBAHansard 17 May 2000NATIONAL PARK ESTATEMrs MILLER (Bundamba—ALP) (6.39 p.m.): Queenslanders recognise the BeattieGovernment's commitment to preserving our national parks. A recent survey conducted by theQueensland ...
Speech byJO-ANN MILLERMEMBER FOR BUNDAMBAHansard 17 May 2000MR L. BIRDMrs MILLER (Bundamba—ALP) (11.19 p.m.): On behalf of the people of Bundamba I paytribute to a man who over many decades has contributed greatly to the environment and conservationof the ...
Speech byMr JIM PEARCEMEMBER FOR FITZROYHansard 23 August 2000FUEL PRICESMr PEARCE (Fitzroy—ALP) (10.19 a.m.): Today I call on Shell Australia to explain why onTuesday the price of unleaded petrol in Middlemount was $1 and 2.9c per litre, when consumers ...
Speech byMr JIM PEARCEMEMBER FOR FITZROYHansard 24 August 2000APPROPRIATION BILL, ESTIMATES COMMITTEE GMr PEARCE (Fitzroy—ALP) (3.12 p.m.): I am pleased to join this debate today, which is part ofthe Budget process. Estimates Committee G examined the ...
Speech byMr JIM PEARCEMEMBER FOR FITZROYHansard 7 September 2000VEGETATION MANAGEMENT AMENDMENT BILLMr PEARCE (Fitzroy—ALP) (8.36 p.m.): I take pleasure in joining this debate on the VegetationManagement Amendment Bill. This amending legislation has been ...
Speech byMr JIM PEARCEMEMBER FOR FITZROYHansard 4 October 2000INTERNET SCAMMr PEARCE (Fitzroy—ALP) (11.26 p.m.): I wish to issue a warning to rural Queenslanders not tobe taken in by what appears to be a scam involving the promise of free Internet access ...
Speech byJO-ANN MILLERMEMBER FOR BUNDAMBAHansard 21 June 2000POLICE POWERS AND RESPONSIBILITIES AND OTHER ACTS AMENDMENT BILLMrs MILLER (Bundamba—ALP) (10.33 p.m.): This Bill is important to Queenslanders as itinvolves powers which will assist the Queensland ...
Speech byJO-ANN MILLERMEMBER FOR BUNDAMBAHansard 18 July 2000OLYMPIC TORCH RELAY, IPSWICHMrs MILLER (Bundamba—ALP) (10.11 a.m.): Last month the Olympic torch came to Ipswich. Itstarted off in the electorate of Bundamba at around 4 p.m. with a wonderful ...
Speech byJO-ANN MILLERMEMBER FOR BUNDAMBAHansard 19 July 2000BUNDAMBA ELECTORATEMrs MILLER (Bundamba—ALP) (11.05 p.m.): Over the past few weeks I have attended manyfunctions in the electorate of Bundamba that are important in our local community. The two ...
Speech byJO-ANN MILLERMEMBER FOR BUNDAMBAHansard 20 July 2000BUDGET 2000Mrs MILLER (Bundamba—ALP) (12.47 a.m.): At the outset, I congratulate the Treasurer, themember for Ipswich, on bringing down an outstanding Budget. Ipswich has produced two ...
Speech byMr JIM PEARCEMEMBER FOR FITZROYHansard 1 March 2000ANIMALS PROTECTION AMENDMENT BILLMr PEARCE (Fitzroy—ALP) (4 p.m.): I want to make a few comments with regard to the AnimalsProtection Amendment Bill. As I see it, this private member's Bill is a ...
Speech byMr JIM PEARCEMEMBER FOR FITZROYHansard 1 March 2000VEGETATION MANAGEMENT LEGISLATIONMr PEARCE (Fitzroy—ALP) (6.38 p.m.): In supporting the amendment moved by the DeputyPremier, I will start by saying that many people in and around my electorate are ...
Speech byMr JIM PEARCEMEMBER FOR FITZROYHansard 2 March 2000MINES RESCUE TEAM, BLACKWATERMr PEARCE (Fitzroy—ALP) (10.25 a.m.): I rise to express my disappointment and real concernabout reports that BHP is intending to phase out its underground rescue team ...
Speech byMr JIM PEARCEMEMBER FOR FITZROYHansard 14 March 2000CHRONIC FATIGUE SYNDROMEMr PEARCE (Fitzroy—ALP) (11.40 a.m.): Honourable members will recall that I have stood inthis place on two occasions and spoken about the unconscionable misleading and bad ...
Speech byMr JIM PEARCEMEMBER FOR FITZROYHansard 13 April 2000CHRONIC FATIGUE SYNDROMEMr PEARCE (Fitzroy—ALP) (10.11 a.m.): Honourable members are aware that I have spoken inthis Parliament on three previous occasions about the bad faith behaviour of insurance ...
Speech byMr JIM PEARCEMEMBER FOR FITZROYHansard 17 May 2000MENTAL HEALTH BILLMr PEARCE (Fitzroy—ALP) (4.37 p.m.): As a representative of a large rural electorate, I aminterested in legislation that will bring in changes to benefit people living in rural and ...
Speech byMr JIM PEARCEMEMBER FOR FITZROYHansard 30 May 2000MR M. MORRISMr PEARCE (Fitzroy—ALP) (10.20 a.m.): It is with a heavy heart that I stand today in theQueensland Parliament to extend my sincere and deepest sympathy to Mrs Debbie Morris, herchildren, ...
Speech byMr JIM PEARCEMEMBER FOR FITZROYHansard 21 June 2000MOUNT MORGAN, TELEVISION RECEPTION; TAX-DRIVEN INVESTMENTSMr PEARCE (Fitzroy—ALP) (12.04 a.m.): Tonight I rise to speak about two issues. The firstissue relates to television reception for Mount ...
Speech byHon. J. FOURASMEMBER FOR ASHGROVEHansard 24 August 2000CHILDERS BACKPACKERS HOSTEL FIREHon. J. FOURAS (Ashgrove—ALP) (7.20 p.m.): The Childers backpackers hostel tragedy hashad a number of consequences. In particular, it highlighted the resilience of ...
Speech byHon. J. FOURASMEMBER FOR ASHGROVEHansard 5 October 2000MR SPEAKER'S RULINGHon. J. FOURAS (Ashgrove—ALP) (9.59 p.m.): I note the comments made earlier by theLeader of the Opposition. He stated that what has been happening in the Parliament over the ...
Speech byHon. J. FOURASMEMBER FOR ASHGROVEHansard 17 October 2000CONFIDENCE IN MR SPEAKERHon. J. FOURAS (Ashgrove—ALP) (6.40 p.m.): Parliament must have the respect and supportof the wider community to ensure its continued relevance. Ben Chifley, a great ...
Speech byMr JIM PEARCEMEMBER FOR FITZROYHansard 29 February 2000AUSTRALIAN COAL EXPORTSMr PEARCE (Fitzroy—ALP) (7.11 p.m.): The Federal Government's continuing refusal to takecontrol of Australia's coal export contracts means that the Queensland coal industry ...
Speech byMr JIM PEARCEMEMBER FOR FITZROYHansard 8 November 2000BHP COALMr PEARCE (Fitzroy—ALP) (12 p.m.): Mr Deputy Speaker Fouras, you and other members ofthis House would be aware of my concerns in relation to job losses in the coal industry and the ...
Speech byMr JIM PEARCEMEMBER FOR FITZROYHansard 14 November 2000PARLOR TRANSPORTMr PEARCE (Fitzroy—ALP) (10.19 a.m.): During the last sitting of Parliament, I raised the matterof Parlor Transport failing to pay community groups moneys owed as payment for the ...
Speech byMr JIM PEARCEMEMBER FOR FITZROYHansard 14 November 2000FUEL PRICESMr PEARCE (Fitzroy—ALP) (6.45 p.m.): In rising to take part in the debate I thank the memberfor Gladstone for moving this motion. I also thank the people in my electorate and across ...
Speech byMr JIM PEARCEMEMBER FOR FITZROYHansard 5 October 2000DROUGHT DECLARATIONSMr PEARCE (Fitzroy—ALP) (6.30 p.m.): I rise to support the amended motion moved by theMinister for Primary Industries and Rural Communities. As a member of Parliament ...
Speech byMr JIM PEARCEMEMBER FOR FITZROYHansard 19 October 2000PARLOR TRANSPORTMr PEARCE (Fitzroy—ALP) (10.25 a.m.): It is with regret that I have to report to the Parliamentthe actions of yet another low-life who has ripped off ordinary Queenslanders. The ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR WARWICKHansard 15 March 2000COMPETITION POLICY REFORM [QUEENSLAND] BILLMr SPRINGBORG (Warwick—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (9.05 p.m.): It is with agreat deal of pleasure that I participate in debate on the ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR WARWICKHansard 11 April 2000OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC PROSECUTIONSMr SPRINGBORG (Warwick—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (10.28 a.m.) Earlier todayin the Parliament, the Attorney-General in a scurrilous attack ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR WARWICKHansard 11 April 2000CAPE YORK INDIGENOUS COMMUNITIESMr SPRINGBORG (Warwick—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (11.50 a.m.): I table adiscussion paper, which I will be circulating to indigenous communities in ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR WARWICKHansard 11 April 2000GUARDIANSHIP AND ADMINISTRATION BILLMr SPRINGBORG (Warwick—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (5.02 p.m.): At the outsetI would like to make it very clear to the Parliament that the ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR WARWICKHansard 11 April 2000PETFORD TRAINING FARMMr SPRINGBORG (Warwick—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (6.10 p.m.): It is with agreat deal of pleasure that I rise to support the motion moved by the honourable member ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR WARWICKHansard 12 April 2000WATER STORAGE, BURNETT RIVERMr SPRINGBORG (Warwick—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (6.25 p.m.): We have justheard an absolutely amazing contribution by the member for Everton. He has ...
Speech byHon. K. LINGARDMEMBER FOR BEAUDESERTHansard 14 November 2000PROPERTY AGENTS AND MOTOR DEALERS BILLHon. K. R. LINGARD (Beaudesert—NPA) (9.13 p.m.): I wish to make a few comments and askthe Minister to offer a few comments, simply based on the fact ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR WARWICKHansard 29 February 2000TREE-CLEARING GUIDELINESMr SPRINGBORG (Warwick—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (6.26 p.m.): The originalmotion moved by the Honourable Leader of the Opposition must and should be ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR WARWICKHansard 1 March 2000DRUG REHABILITATION (COURT DIVERSION) BILLMr SPRINGBORG (Warwick—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (11.37 a.m.): At theoutset, I indicate that the Opposition will be supporting the Drug ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR WARWICKHansard 22 June 2000DRUG INJECTING ROOMSMr SPRINGBORG (Warwick—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (6.10 p.m.): I second themotion ably moved by the honourable member for Maroochydore. On 24 February 2000 an ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR WARWICKHansard 19 July 2000FREEDOM OF INFORMATION AMENDMENT BILLMr SPRINGBORG (Warwick—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (8.35 p.m.): I am thankfulfor the opportunity to participate in this debate on a private member's ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR WARWICKHansard 20 July 2000BUDGET 2000Mr SPRINGBORG (Warwick—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (2.39 p.m.): It is apleasure to participate in this debate on the Budget. Before I go into the details of the Budget, with ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR WARWICKHansard 13 April 2000CORPORATIONS (QUEENSLAND) AMENDMENT BILLMr SPRINGBORG (Warwick—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (12.46 p.m.): TheOpposition will be supporting the Corporations (Queensland) Amendment Bill. ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR WARWICKHansard 18 May 2000MENTAL HEALTH BILLMr SPRINGBORG (Warwick—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (3.34 p.m.): I rise tosupport the principles of the legislation before the Parliament. I do not intend to go over old ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR WARWICKHansard 20 June 2000FUEL SUBSIDY SCHEMEMr SPRINGBORG (Warwick—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (6.24 p.m.): I assure theHouse that we certainly are not on the side of the rorters, because the rorters are on the ...
Speech byKEN TURNERMEMBER FOR THURINGOWAHansard 9 November 2000APPROPRIATION BILL [No. 2]; APPROPRIATION [PARLIAMENT] BILL [No. 2]Mr TURNER (Thuringowa—IND) (9.15 p.m.): This Government has continually denied that ourpublic health system is in crisis, yet ...
Speech byKEN TURNERMEMBER FOR THURINGOWAHansard 14 November 2000FUEL PRICESMr TURNER (Thuringowa—IND) (6.33 p.m.): I rise to support the motion moved by thehonourable member for Gladstone. Rising world oil prices combined with the GST are having ...
Speech byKEN TURNERMEMBER FOR THURINGOWAHansard 15 November 2000WEAPONS AMENDMENT BILLMr TURNER (Thuringowa—IND) (10.06 p.m.), in reply: I would like to comment on one of thethings that the member for Caboolture said about a person who had a disability and ...
Speech byKERRY SHINEMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA NORTHHansard 30 July 2002BOEING ENTERPRISES; STAY-GREEN SORGHUM; UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN QUEENSLANDMr SHINE (Toowoomba North—ALP) (12.13 p.m.): I would like to speak about three topics ofimportance to Toowoomba and the ...
Speech byHon. K. LINGARDMEMBER FOR BEAUDESERTHansard 2 March 2000HIGH SCHOOL, BEAUDESERTHon. K. R. LINGARD (Beaudesert—NPA) (10.27 a.m.): Yesterday residents of the northern partof Beaudesert Shire rallied outside this Parliament. There were two reasons why ...
Speech byHon. K. LINGARDMEMBER FOR BEAUDESERTHansard 11 April 2000PETFORD TRAINING FARM Hon. K. R. LINGARD (Beaudesert—NPA) (6.34 p.m.): Once again we see the dominance ofthose people in the Department of Families, Youth and Community Care who believe ...
Speech byHon. K. LINGARDMEMBER FOR BEAUDESERTHansard 23 August 2000APPROPRIATION BILL, ESTIMATES COMMITTEE AHon. K. R. LINGARD (Beaudesert—NPA) (12.09 p.m.): Once again I want to express myconcern about the way in which the Department of Families is ...
Speech byHon. K. LINGARDMEMBER FOR BEAUDESERTHansard 23 August 2000APPROPRIATION BILL, ESTIMATES COMMITTEE CHon. K. R. LINGARD (Beaudesert—NPA) (3.26 p.m.): I am most concerned that, in spite ofmany deputations by people from my electorate regarding students ...
Speech byHon. K. LINGARDMEMBER FOR BEAUDESERTHansard 23 August 2000APPROPRIATION BILL, ESTIMATES COMMITTEE DHon. K. R. LINGARD (Beaudesert—NPA) (4.28 p.m.): Once again, I continue the fight for a highschool in the northern part of the Beaudesert Shire. ...
Speech byHon. K. LINGARDMEMBER FOR BEAUDESERTHansard 6 September 2000WATER BILLHon. K. R. LINGARD (Beaudesert—NPA) (12.07 p.m.): The difficulty that the Government has inintroducing this water management Bill is that it is basically exercising its theory of ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR WARWICKHansard 2 March 2000MR SPEAKER'S RULINGMotion of DissentMr SPRINGBORG (Warwick—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (12.05 p.m.): I have beenin this Parliament for just over 10 years now, and this is the first time ...
Speech byKEN TURNERMEMBER FOR THURINGOWAHansard 8 November 2000GREAT BARRIER REEFMr TURNER (Thuringowa—IND) (11.41 p.m.): In April I spoke about the risk to the Great BarrierReef by ships travelling within the reef complex. I told the House that, in the past ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR WARWICKHansard 13 April 2000CIVIL JUSTICE REFORM AMENDMENT BILLMr SPRINGBORG (Warwick—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (12.40 p.m.): TheOpposition supports the amendment Bill before the Parliament. The amendment Bill ...
Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 22 June 2000DRUG INJECTING ROOMSMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (6.35 p.m.): Tonight in this debate the Labor Party hada chance to say up front that it is prepared to say no to injecting rooms. Its ...
Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 17 July 2000DRUGS MISUSE AMENDMENT BILLMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (12.30 p.m.): This is a very important and timely Bill. TheOlympic Games will commence in Sydney in September, and some of the ...
Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 18 & 19 July 2000DRUGS MISUSE AMENDMENT BILLMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (12.30 p.m.): This is a very important and timely Bill. TheOlympic Games will commence in Sydney in September, and some of the ...
Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 19 July 2000FREEDOM OF INFORMATION AMENDMENT BILLMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (9.56 p.m.): In common with the previous speaker, I willsay a handful of words in this debate. Some people have spoken after ...
Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 1 June 2000TOOWOOMBA SOUTH ELECTORATE COMMUNITY PROJECTSMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (7.20 p.m.): I speak tonight in support of the applicationfor funding by the Toowoomba City Council to the Minister ...
Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 21 June 2000RACING AND BETTING AMENDMENT BILLMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (3.10 p.m.): I rise to speak in this debate on the Racingand Betting Amendment Bill. It brings back a few memories. In the past ...
Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 21 June 2000POLICE POWERS AND RESPONSIBILITIES AND OTHER ACTS AMENDMENT BILLMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (5.52 p.m.): The Police Powers and Responsibilities andOther Acts Amendment Bill amends the ...
Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 21 June 2000TREASURER'S PERFORMANCEMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (6.35 p.m.): I join in this debate on the topic of theerosion of State assets through unsustainable taxes and dividend demands, increases ...
Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 21 June 2000SCHOOL RENEWAL PROGRAMMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (11.59 p.m.): I rise to speak about the school renewalprogram as it relates particularly to a couple of high schools in my electorate— ...
Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 22 June 2000DAIRY INDUSTRY [IMPLEMENTATION OF NATIONAL ADJUSTMENT ARRANGEMENTS]AMENDMENT BILLMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (10.21 p.m.): I do not think that this House has seenanything so cruel, callous ...
Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 20 July 2000UNEMPLOYMENTMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (6.45 p.m.): Tonight's topic is one of the most importanttopics for many Queenslanders, particularly young people, that we could ever discuss in this ...
Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 20 July 2000BUDGET 2000Mr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (9.04 p.m.): This Budget, more than any other Budget,is being subjected to public scrutiny because of a leaked document that came from Minister ...
Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 23 August 2000APPROPRIATION BILL, ESTIMATES COMMITTEE BMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (12.46 p.m.): It gives me pleasure to speak in thedebate on the report of Estimates Committee B. At the outset, I thank ...
Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 23 August 2000APPROPRIATION [PARLIAMENT] BILL, ESTIMATES COMMITTEE EMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (5.20 p.m.): I note that the previous speaker talkedabout this institution of Parliament. One of the ...
Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 23 August 2000ELECTORAL FRAUDMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (6.49 p.m.): The people of Townsville must beabsolutely devastated about the taint and smear that the Labor Party has put all over that good ...
Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 24 August 2000RECYCLED WATER, LOCKYER VALLEY AND DARLING DOWNSMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (7.10 p.m.): The exciting proposal to transfer the wastewater, or recycled water, of south-east Queensland to ...
Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 5 September 2000WATER BILLMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (4.07 p.m.): I want to say at the outset that this WaterBill has the potential to financially and socially absolutely devastate the Darling Downs, ...
Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 5 September 2000ELECTORAL FRAUDMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (6.33 p.m.): It was almost pitiful to hear the precedingspeaker talk about political opportunism. That honourable member belongs to the party ...
Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 7 September 2000VEGETATION MANAGEMENT AMENDMENT BILLMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (9.18 p.m.): It is interesting that this debate is alsoscheduled to be gagged tonight. If we go back through the history ...
Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 8 November 2000VISION 2000Mr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (11.32 p.m.): Tonight, I want to talk about one of themost exciting proposals for south-east Queensland which will provide a major economic boost ...
Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 9 November 2000APPROPRIATION BILL (No. 2); APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL (No. 2)Mr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (12 p.m.): In my contribution to the debate on theAppropriation Bills I will speak about a ...
Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 10 November 2000EVIDENCE [WITNESS ANONYMITY] AMENDMENT BILLMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (12.38 p.m.): Modern policing methods, particularly inrelation to drugs, unfortunately mean that we have to have ...
Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 14 November 2000QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICEMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (12.06 p.m.): Last week in this Parliament we saw thetabling of two very important documents: the annual report of the Queensland ...
Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 8 November 2000GAMBLING LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (3.14 p.m.): I want to speak fairly generally to this Bill,but I also want to have something to say about the Gaming Machine ...
Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 3 October 2000PROSTITUTION LEGISLATIONMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (6.40 p.m.): I support the motion moved by the memberfor Gladstone. When the Prostitution Bill was brought into this House, the ...
Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 4 October 2000WATER ALLOCATION AND MANAGEMENT PLANSMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (6.33 p.m.): I am pleased to support the motion movedby the shadow Minister, the member for Keppel. This draft WAMP has the ...
Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 5 October 2000POLICE RESOURCESMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (10.26 a.m.): When the Borbidge Governmentintroduced a massive police recruitment program an important part of it was the use of retreads, ...
Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 19 October 2000QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICEMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (10.27 a.m.): This morning in the Parliament the Ministerfor Police and Corrective Services confirmed the success of the massive ...
Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 19 October 2000FOOD PRODUCTION [SAFETY] BILLMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (3.15 p.m.): I would like to speak briefly to the FoodProduction (Safety) Bill.Mr Palaszczuk: When you say "briefly", you mean ...
Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 19 October 2000DIESEL FUEL REBATE SCHEMEMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (6.35 p.m.): What hypocrisy we have heard tonight,especially from the member for Capalaba. Everybody in Australia knows what happened ...
Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 1 June 2000QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICEMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (6 p.m.): I move—"That this House recognises the dedicated efforts of members of the Queensland PoliceService, despite the lack of ...
Speech byHon. BRIANLITTLEPROUDMEMBER FOR WESTERN DOWNSHansard 31 May 2000TRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT BILLHon. B. G. LITTLEPROUD (Western Downs—NPA) (3.48 p.m.): In rising to make a contributionto the debate on the Training and Employment Bill, I point out that, ...
Speech byHon. BRIANLITTLEPROUDMEMBER FOR WESTERN DOWNSHansard 20 July 2000BUDGET 2000Hon. B. G. LITTLEPROUD (Western Downs—NPA) (5.06 p.m.): I welcome the opportunity totake part in this debate on the Appropriation Bills and to speak about the State Budget. ...
Speech byHon. BRIANLITTLEPROUDMEMBER FOR WESTERN DOWNSHansard 6 September 2000WATER BILLHon. B. G. LITTLEPROUD (Western Downs—NPA) (4.18 p.m.): In speaking to the Water Bill Iwish to advise honourable members that I do not intend to be repetitious. Lots of ...
Speech byHon. BRIANLITTLEPROUDMEMBER FOR WESTERN DOWNSHansard 7 September 2000VEGETATION MANAGEMENT AMENDMENT BILLHon. B. G. LITTLEPROUD (Western Downs—NPA) (5.27 p.m.): I welcome the opportunity tospeak to the Vegetation Management Amendment Bill. I want to ...
Speech byHon. BRIANLITTLEPROUDMEMBER FOR WESTERN DOWNSHansard 4 October 2000ELECTRICITY AMENDMENT BILLHon. B. G. LITTLEPROUD (Western Downs—NPA) (2.30 p.m.): I rise to speak to the ElectricityAmendment Bill and be supportive of the member for Callide, the ...
Speech byHon. BRIANLITTLEPROUDMEMBER FOR WESTERN DOWNSHansard 5 October 2000DROUGHT DECLARATIONSHon. B. G. LITTLEPROUD (Western Downs—NPA) (6.35 p.m.): I rise to support the originalmotion moved by the member for Hinchinbrook. The member for Hinchinbrook and ...
Speech byHon. BRIANLITTLEPROUDMEMBER FOR WESTERN DOWNSHansard 18 October 2000FOOD PRODUCTION [SAFETY] BILLHon. B. G. LITTLEPROUD (Western Downs—NPA) (5.14 p.m.): I welcome the opportunity tospeak to the Food Production (Safety) Bill 2000. I do not intend to ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 19 July 2000BRISBANE LIGHT RAIL PROJECTDr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (Leader of the Liberal Party) (10.13 a.m.): Queensland is being runby a can't do media tart in a can't do circus. Last week's backflip on ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 20 July 2000UNEMPLOYMENTDr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (Leader of the Liberal Party) (10 a.m.): Two years ago the Premierpromised the people of Queensland that he and his Ministers would go to bed every night and wake ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 20 July 2000BUDGET 2000Dr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (Leader of the Liberal Party) (12.14 p.m.): The Treasurer has signedhis own political death warrant. He survived the koala tollway, he survived net bet and he ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 20 July 2000UNEMPLOYMENTDr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (Leader of the Liberal Party) (6.10 p.m.): I rise to second the motionmoved by the Leader of the Opposition. There is no doubt that the Premier's 5% unemployment ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 22 August 2000ELECTORAL FRAUD; MS K. EHRMANNDr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (Leader of the Liberal Party) (10.22 a.m.): Electoral corruption withinthe ALP is not confined to the rank and file in Townsville. A ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 17 October 2000LANG PARKDr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (Leader of the Liberal Party) (10.20 a.m.): It is time for the Premier toadmit that the Government's plan for a second-rate super stadium at Lang Park would be ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 17 October 2000CONFIDENCE IN MR SPEAKERDr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (Leader of the Liberal Party) (6.10 p.m.): I rise to second the motionmoved by the Leader of the Opposition. It is now beyond dispute that the ALP ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 19 October 2000FUEL SUBSIDY AMENDMENT BILLDr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (Leader of the Liberal Party) (8.42 p.m.): I rise to speak on the FuelSubsidy Amendment Bill, which has just been gagged by the Government. This ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 8 November 2000ELECTORAL FRAUD; SHEPHERDSON INQUIRY Dr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (Leader of the Liberal Party) (10.29 a.m.): The administration of theAustralian Labor Party reminds me of the old joke about the Bronx ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 8 September 2000NATIVE TITLE RESOLUTION BILLDr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (Leader of the Liberal Party) (11.04 a.m.): I also rise to oppose theNative Title Resolution Bill. In 50 years' time, when historians look ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 4 October 2000MINERAL RESOURCES AMENDMENT BILLDr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (Leader of the Liberal Party) (9.03 p.m.): The Liberal Party will not besupporting this Bill. We do not wish to compound a problem. We do ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 5 October 2000ELECTORAL FRAUDDr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (Leader of the Liberal Party) (10.19 a.m.): Mr Speaker, consistentwith your ruling last night, I wish to canvass broadly the way in which the Premier and his ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 5 October 2000MR SPEAKER'S RULINGDr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (Leader of the Liberal Party) (9.23 p.m.): I second it.Mr SPEAKER: You need a seconder.Dr WATSON: I will second it. This is Labor's quid pro quo.Mr ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 5 October 2000NATURE CONSERVATION AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLDr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (Leader of the Liberal Party) (11.29 p.m.): I rise to speak on theNature Conservation and Other Legislation ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 21 June 2000THE CONSULTANCY BUREAUDr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (Leader of the Liberal Party) (10.24 a.m.): Queensland is now beingrun on political favours and downright deceit. Remember Peter Forster and The ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 21 June 2000TREASURER'S PERFORMANCEDr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (Leader of the Liberal Party) (6 p.m.): I move—"That this House condemns the Treasurer for his mismanagement of the State'saccounts, which has seen the ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 22 June 2000DAIRY INDUSTRY [IMPLEMENTATION OF NATIONAL ADJUSTMENT ARRANGEMENTS]AMENDMENT BILLDr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (Leader of the Liberal Party) (10.59 p.m.): Before I get into thedebate proper on the Dairy ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 18 July 2000CORPORATISATION OF STATE WATER SERVICESDr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (Leader of the Liberal Party) (10.22 a.m.): The Treasurer is about tolaunch yet another raid on yet another Government owned ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 5 September 2000ELECTORAL FRAUDDr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (Leader of the Liberal Party) (5.58 p.m.): I move—"That, in view of the conviction of three ALP identities for electoral corruption by rortingthe electoral ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 6 September 2000ELECTORAL FRAUDDr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (Leader of the Liberal Party) (10.18 a.m.): The Beattie Governmenthas a lot of explaining to do about electoral corruption in the ALP ranks, but its ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 6 September 2000HOSPITAL WAITING LISTSDr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (Leader of the Liberal Party) (6.27 p.m.): I rise to support the motionmoved by the member for Maroochydore, namely that this House condemns the ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 23 August 2000ELECTORAL FRAUDDr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (Leader of the Liberal Party) (6.14 p.m.): I am delighted to inform thePremier that he has got himself a Federal inquiry—not on fuel prices but on electoral ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 24 August 2000MEMBER FOR IPSWICHDr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (Leader of the Liberal Party) (10.21 a.m.): There is an old saying that"it takes one to know one", and the Treasurer is a walking, talking testament to ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 24 August 2000APPROPRIATION BILL, ESTIMATES COMMITTEE EDr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (Leader of the Liberal Party) (11.47 a.m.): It gives me pleasure toenter the debate on the report of Estimates Committee E. I would ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 22 August 2000ELECTORAL FRAUDDr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (Leader of the Liberal Party) (5.38 p.m.): I am delighted that themember for Nicklin has seen fit to support my call for fundamental reform to help restore ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 22 August 2000FUEL PRICESDr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (Leader of the Liberal Party) (6.11 p.m.): I rise to second the motionthat this Parliament calls on the Premier to establish a commission of inquiry into petrol ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 23 August 2000ELECTORAL FRAUDDr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (Leader of the Liberal Party) (10.14 a.m.): It is time for the Premier toput up or shut up. In recent days he has tried to suggest that the proven electoral ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 8 November 2000REVENUE LAWS AMENDMENT BILLDr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (Leader of the Liberal Party) (12.32 p.m.): I rise to contribute brieflyto the debate on the Revenue Laws Amendment Bill 2000. At the outset, I ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 8 November 2000FINANCIAL LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLDr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (Leader of the Liberal Party) (12.42 p.m.): I rise to speak to theFinancial Legislation Amendment Bill 2000. This is a fairly ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 8 November 2000JUPITERS CASINO AGREEMENT AMENDMENT BILLDr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (Leader of the Liberal Party) (12.49 p.m.): I rise to speak on theJupiters Casino Agreement Amendment Bill 2000. The Jupiters ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 7 September 2000MEMBER FOR GREENSLOPESDr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (Leader of the Liberal Party) (10.06 a.m.): Two weeks ago, Iprovided the Criminal Justice Commission with a document which purported to be an ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 1 & 20 June 2000TRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT BILLMr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (5.43 p.m.): I am pleased to rise to participate in this mostimportant debate. Never has there been a greater need or role for ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 20 June 2000CAIRNS OFFICE OF DEPARTMENT OF FAMILIES, YOUTH AND COMMUNITY CAREMr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (11 p.m.): Late last week, following instructions from MinisterBligh, the Cairns office of ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 21 June 2000RACING AND BETTING AMENDMENT BILLMr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (3.37 p.m.): I rise to speak to the Racing and BettingAmendment Bill. I say at the outset what a great industry the racing ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 21 June 2000EQUITY AND FAIR TRADING (MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS) BILLMr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (5.07 p.m.): The coalition supports the Equity and FairTrading (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill. It is a ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 11 April 2000CHILD PROTECTION AMENDMENT BILLMr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (3.23 p.m.) The Opposition supports the legislation beforethe Parliament. There are a few issues, however, that I need to ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 11 April 2000PETFORD TRAINING FARMMr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (5.59 p.m.): I move—"That this House calls on the Government to reinstate funding to Mr Geoff Guest andthe Petford Training Farm for ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 20 July 2000BUDGET 2000Mr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (3.37 p.m.): There is nothing in this Budget to getQueensland moving again, after two years of Labor in Government. This is a Budget of a ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 22 August 2000ELECTORAL FRAUDMr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (5.52 p.m.): I notice that not even the member for Nicklincan stand the Labor stench flowing from this issue of electoral corruption. Only ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 22 August 2000JUDGE FRED MCGUIREMr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (7.16 p.m.): I rise to pay tribute to the late Judge FrederickMcGuire AO, BA, LLB who passed away on 15 July this year aged 71 years. ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 31 May 2000MINISTER FOR FAMILIES, YOUTH AND COMMUNITY CAREMr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (10.58 p.m.): Today the public witnessed for the first timesince 1994 some hundreds of Department of Families, ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 1 June 2000TRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT BILLMr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (5.43 p.m.): I am pleased to rise to participate in this mostimportant debate. Never has there been a greater need or role for ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 1 June 2000MOBILE PHONE TOWER, TARINGAMr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (7.28 p.m.): I rise to support residents of Crag Road and inthe vicinity of Crag Road and Stanley Terrace, Taringa who are opposing ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 23 August 2000APPROPRIATION BILL, ESTIMATES COMMITTEE AMr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (11.42 a.m.): I rise in this debate, firstly, to thank the staff ofthe committee, particularly Mr Stephen ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 23 August 2000APPROPRIATION [PARLIAMENT] BILL, ESTIMATES COMMITTEE EMr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (5.10 p.m.): Let me congratulate the parliamentary staff onthe work that they do in the precincts of ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 24 August 2000VALUATION OF LAND AMENDMENT BILLMr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (4.53 p.m.): Valuations are an issue of great concern notonly to the people of my electorate but also to the other ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 24 August 2000DISABILITY ACCESS, RAILWAY STATIONSMr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (7.26 p.m.): In the year 2000 disability access is still notavailable to many of our larger suburban rail stations in ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 22 June 2000DRUG INJECTING ROOMSMr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (6.25 p.m.): This evening we have heard that the Premierhas left the door open for illicit drug injecting rooms here in Queensland. The ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 18 July 2000DEPARTMENT OF FAMILIES, YOUTH AND COMMUNITY CARE Mr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (11.51 a.m.): When the Government raises the expectationsof people, they expect it to meet those ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 19 July 2000STATE ARCHIVESMr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (11 p.m.): Thousands of family historians throughoutQueensland are alarmed at the State Government's recently imposed public access restrictions ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 5 September 2000ELECTORAL FRAUDMr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (6.54 p.m.): The allegations in the weekend media aboutthe membership of the Labor Party branch in Charleville made for interesting ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 6 September 2000HOSPITAL WAITING LISTSMr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (6.48 p.m.): I think the member for Barron River has waitinglists on her mind rather too much. Perhaps she should be thinking about ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 7 September 2000MACKAY; SUGAR INDUSTRYMr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (6.43 p.m.): All we have had this evening are the apologistsfor the can't do Beattie Labor Government and that, of course, commenced ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 12 April 2000GUARDIANSHIP AND ADMINISTRATION BILLMr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (12.26 p.m.), continuing: Before the adjournment of thedebate on this legislation last evening, I referred to some of the ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 16 May 2000CARE INDEPENDENT LIVING ASSOCIATION INCORPORATEDMr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (7.11 p.m.): Recently, as the shadow Minister for DisabilityServices, I was invited to call on the Care ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 30 May 2000ELECTRICITY INDUSTRYMr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (6.43 p.m.): This power price rise is all about typical LaborParty mismanagement and all about typical Labor greed. What has brought the ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 31 May 2000DEPARTMENT OF FAMILIES, YOUTH AND COMMUNITY CAREMr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (10.29 a.m.): I note with some concern that up to 500Department of Families, Youth and Community Care officers ...
Speech byGRANT MUSGROVEMEMBER FOR SPRINGWOODHansard 14 November 2000CORRECTIVE SERVICES BILLMr MUSGROVE (Springwood—ALP) (1.06 a.m.): I can assure the honourable member forTablelands that we have not yet had an escape from secure custody in Queensland since ...
Speech byHARRY BLACKMEMBER FOR WHITSUNDAYHansard 1 March 2000ANIMALS PROTECTION AMENDMENT BILLMr BLACK (Whitsunday—CCAQ) (4.02 p.m.): The Animals Protection Amendment Bill is a Billthat restores some balance to the animal welfare system so that instances of ...
Speech byHARRY BLACKMEMBER FOR WHITSUNDAYHansard 1 March 2000COMPETITION POLICY REFORM [QUEENSLAND] REPEAL BILLMr BLACK (Whitsunday—CCAQ) (9.37 p.m.): I rise to support the Competition Policy Reform(Queensland Repeal) Bill 1999. I intend to address the main ...
Speech byHARRY BLACKMEMBER FOR WHITSUNDAYHansard 16 May 2000PRODUCT LABELLINGMr BLACK (Whitsunday—CCAQ) (6.07 p.m.): Tonight it is with pleasure that I second themotion moved by my City Country Alliance colleague the honourable member for Lockyer. Many ...
Speech byGRANT MUSGROVEMEMBER FOR SPRINGWOODHansard 21 July 2000BUDGET 2000Mr MUSGROVE (Springwood—ALP) (3.01 p.m.): I rise to congratulate the HonourableTreasurer on a very successful Budget and in particular to congratulate him on the creation of some82,700 ...
Speech byGRANT MUSGROVEMEMBER FOR SPRINGWOODHansard 22 August 2000BRANCH STACKING; SENATOR GEORGE BRANDISMr MUSGROVE (Springwood—ALP) (12 p.m.): One reason the standing of politicians and thepolitical process is so low in the Australian community is the ...
Speech byGRANT MUSGROVEMEMBER FOR SPRINGWOODHansard 23 August 2000COMMONWEALTH BANK, ROCHEDALE SOUTHMr MUSGROVE (Springwood—ALP) (10.20 a.m.): It is a well-acknowledged fact that over thepast 10 years the banks of Australia have deserted the bush. It gives me ...
Speech byGRANT MUSGROVEMEMBER FOR SPRINGWOODHansard 17 October 2000MEMBER FOR CLAYFIELDMr MUSGROVE (Springwood—ALP) (10.22 a.m.): When the House last met, something trulyincredible happened: the member for Clayfield finally 'fessed up on some of his political ...
Speech byGRANT MUSGROVEMEMBER FOR SPRINGWOODHansard 17 October 2000MEMBER FOR CLAYFIELDMr MUSGROVE (Springwood—ALP) (11.40 a.m.): When the House last met, the member forClayfield delivered an apology, or a one-minute correction, to the House with regard to ...
Speech byGRANT MUSGROVEMEMBER FOR SPRINGWOODHansard 8 November 2000GAMBLING LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr MUSGROVE (Springwood—ALP) (5.53 p.m.): In supporting this Bill, I want to place on therecord my great appreciation of and admiration for the mighty ...
Speech byGRANT MUSGROVEMEMBER FOR SPRINGWOODHansard 15 March & 12 April 2000COMPETITION POLICY REFORM [QUEENSLAND] BILLMr MUSGROVE (Springwood—ALP) (10.45 p.m.): In listening to this debate, it is quite evidentto me that we all in this place have one thing in ...
Speech byGRANT MUSGROVEMEMBER FOR SPRINGWOODHansard 21 June 2000POLICE POWERS AND RESPONSIBILITIES AND OTHER ACTS AMENDMENT BILLMr MUSGROVE (Springwood—ALP) (9.53 p.m.): I have great pleasure in rising to support thisBill as it represents what would have to ...
Speech byGRANT MUSGROVEMEMBER FOR SPRINGWOODHansard 21 June 2000LIBERAL PARTY LEADERSHIPMr MUSGROVE (Springwood—ALP) (12.23 a.m.): Over the past eight or nine months themember for Logan and I—and more recently the member for Woodridge—have set out chapter ...
Speech byGRANT MUSGROVEMEMBER FOR SPRINGWOODHansard 17 May 2000NATIONAL PARK ESTATEMr MUSGROVE (Springwood—ALP) (6.17 p.m.): I second the amended motion. I want toagree with some of the comments made by the previous speaker. This motion is truly incredible. ...
Speech byGRANT MUSGROVEMEMBER FOR SPRINGWOODHansard 1 June 2000QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICEMr MUSGROVE (Springwood—ALP) (6.20 p.m.): I second the amendment moved by theMinister. May I say at the outset that I cannot believe that the Opposition has the temerity ...
Speech byGRANT MUSGROVEMEMBER FOR SPRINGWOODHansard 24 August 2000EMPLOYMENTMr MUSGROVE (Springwood—ALP) (6.34 p.m.): It gives me no pleasure at all to stand in thisplace and again lecture the economic illiterates—Mr Mickel: Snake-oil merchants.Mr MUSGROVE: ...
Speech byGRANT MUSGROVEMEMBER FOR SPRINGWOODHansard 7 September 2000MEMBER FOR CLAYFIELDMr MUSGROVE (Springwood—ALP) (10.16 a.m.): Last week the member for Clayfield accusedme in a very, very carefully worded personal explanation of defaming him in this ...
Speech byGRANT MUSGROVEMEMBER FOR SPRINGWOODHansard 13 April 2000SLACKS CREEK POLICE STATIONMr MUSGROVE (Springwood—ALP) (10.14 a.m.): One of the first things I did when elected wasto inspect my local police station, the Slacks Creek Police Station. I was ...
Speech byGRANT MUSGROVEMEMBER FOR SPRINGWOODHansard 16 May 2000PRODUCT LABELLINGMr MUSGROVE (Springwood—ALP) (6.27 p.m.): I endorse the comments made by previousspeakers in relation to the motion before the House this evening. I take this opportunity to ...
Speech byGRANT MUSGROVEMEMBER FOR SPRINGWOODHansard 14 November 2000AMBULANCE SERVICEMr MUSGROVE (Springwood—ALP) (10.16 a.m.): We do not often appreciate the dedicationand professionalism of our Ambulance Service officers until we need them. Last night, my ...
Speech byHon. J. ELDERMEMBER FOR CAPALABAHansard 16 March 2000MINISTERIAL STATEMENTCannon Hill AbattoirHon. J. P. ELDER (Capalaba—ALP) (Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development andMinister for Trade) (9.43 a.m.), by leave: On 29 February 2000, I ...
Speech byHon. J. ELDERMEMBER FOR CAPALABAHansard 11 April 2000MINISTERIAL STATEMENTLight Metals IndustryHon. J. P. ELDER (Capalaba—ALP) (Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development andMinister for Trade) (9.50 a.m.), by leave: The news that the ...
Speech byHon. J. ELDERMEMBER FOR CAPALABAHansard 12 April 2000MINISTERIAL STATEMENTVisit to Hong Kong, China and TaiwanHon. J. P. ELDER (Capalaba—ALP) (Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development andMinister for Trade) (9.45 a.m.), by leave: The ...
Speech byHon. J. ELDERMEMBER FOR CAPALABAHansard 12 April 2000WATER STORAGE, BURNETT RIVERHon. J. P. ELDER (Capalaba—ALP) (Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development andMinister for Trade) (6.15 p.m.): I move the following amendment—"Delete all words ...
Speech byHon. J. ELDERMEMBER FOR CAPALABAHansard 16 May 2000MINISTERIAL STATEMENTP & O NedlloydHon. J. P. ELDER (Capalaba—ALP) (3.22 p.m.), by leave: Honourable members would beaware that one of the trends in business and among the business world today is ...
Speech byHon. J. ELDERMEMBER FOR CAPALABAHansard 16 May 2000PRODUCT LABELLINGHon. J. P. ELDER (Capalaba—ALP) (Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development andMinister for Trade) (6.12 p.m.): We will not vote against the motion; we will support the ...
Speech byHon. J. ELDERMEMBER FOR CAPALABAHansard 20 June 2000RETAIL SHOP LEASES AMENDMENT BILLHon. J. P. ELDER (Capalaba—ALP) (Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development andMinister for Trade) (2.43 p.m.), in reply: I thank the members for Toowoomba ...
Speech byHon. J. ELDERMEMBER FOR CAPALABAHansard 20 June 2000FUEL SUBSIDY SCHEMEHon. J. P. ELDER (Capalaba—ALP) (Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development andMinister for Trade) (6.30 p.m.): I rise to support the amendment. Imagine the boy in waiting ...
Speech byHon. J. ELDERMEMBER FOR CAPALABAHansard 21 June 2000MINISTERIAL STATEMENTSmall BusinessHon. J. P. ELDER (Capalaba—ALP) (Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development andMinister for Trade) (9.43 a.m.), by leave: Honourable members would be aware ...
Speech byHon. J. ELDERMEMBER FOR CAPALABAHansard 22 June 2000MINISTERIAL STATEMENTQueensland/China Business ForumHon. J. P. ELDER (Capalaba—ALP) (Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development andMinister for Trade) (9.43 a.m.), by leave: China's entry ...
Speech byHon. J. ELDERMEMBER FOR CAPALABAHansard 20 July 2000UNEMPLOYMENTHon. J. P. ELDER (Capalaba—ALP) (Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development andMinister for Trade) (6.30 p.m.): Let us look at the record of the member who just resumed her seat. ...
Speech byHon. J. ELDERMEMBER FOR CAPALABAHansard 21 July 2000MINISTERIAL STATEMENTSmall BusinessHon. J. P. ELDER (Capalaba—ALP) (Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development andMinister for Trade) (9.43 a.m.), by leave: I would like to take this ...
Speech byHon. J. ELDERMEMBER FOR CAPALABAHansard 22 August 2000MINISTERIAL STATEMENTBoeing Australia Hon. J. P. ELDER (Capalaba—ALP) (Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development andMinister for Trade) (9.53 a.m.), by leave: I am pleased to announce ...
Speech byHon. J. ELDERMEMBER FOR CAPALABAHansard 22 August 2000MINISTERIAL STATEMENTHon. J. P. ELDER (Capalaba—ALP) (Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development andMinister for Trade) (6.30 p.m.): I rise to support the Government's amendment. The ...
Speech byHon. J. ELDERMEMBER FOR CAPALABAHansard 23 August 2000MINISTERIAL STATEMENTGolden CircleHon. J. P. ELDER (Capalaba—ALP) (Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development andMinister for Trade) (9.50 a.m.), by leave: I am pleased to inform the House ...
Speech byHon. J. ELDERMEMBER FOR CAPALABAHansard 2 March 2000MR SPEAKER'S RULINGMotion of DissentHon. J. P. ELDER (Capalaba—ALP) (Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development andMinister for Trade) (11.45 a.m.): I rise to support your ruling, Mr ...
Speech byHon. J. ELDERMEMBER FOR CAPALABAHansard 14 March 2000MINISTERIAL STATEMENTDrummond and Kindred ClothingHon. J. P. ELDER (Capalaba—ALP) (Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development andMinister for Trade) (9.56 a.m.), by leave: I rise to tell ...
Speech byHon. J. ELDERMEMBER FOR CAPALABAHansard 14 March 2000MINISTERIAL STATEMENTVirgin AirlinesHon. J. P. ELDER (Capalaba—ALP) (Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development andMinister for Trade) (9.58 a.m.), by leave: The announcement by Virgin ...
Speech byHon. J. ELDERMEMBER FOR CAPALABAHansard 14 March 2000QUEENSLAND ECONOMY; JOB CREATIONHon. J. P. ELDER (Capalaba—ALP) (Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development andMinister for Trade) (6.20 p.m.): I rise to second the amendment moved by the ...
Speech byHon. J. ELDERMEMBER FOR CAPALABAHansard 30 May 2000MINISTERIAL STATEMENTAustralia TradeCoastHon. J. P. ELDER (Capalaba—ALP) (Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development andMinister for Trade) (9.51 a.m.), by leave: Since this Government came ...
Speech byHon. J. ELDERMEMBER FOR CAPALABAHansard 30 May 2000ELECTRICITY INDUSTRYHon. J. P. ELDER (Capalaba—ALP) (Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development andMinister for Trade) (6.18 p.m.): I second the amendment moved by the Minister for Mines and ...
Speech byHon. J. ELDERMEMBER FOR CAPALABAHansard 31 May 2000MINISTERIAL STATEMENTOlympic GamesHon. J. P. ELDER (Capalaba—ALP) (Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development andMinister for Trade) (9.46 a.m.), by leave: One of the first acts of this ...
Speech byHon. J. ELDERMEMBER FOR CAPALABAHansard 20 June 2000MINISTERIAL STATEMENTInnovation StrategyHon. J. P. ELDER (Capalaba—ALP) (Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development andMinister for Trade) (9.45 a.m.), by leave: Honourable members would be ...
Speech byHon. J. ELDERMEMBER FOR CAPALABAHansard 17 May 2000MINISTERIAL STATEMENTProjects, Local Content PolicyHon. J. P. ELDER (Capalaba—ALP) (Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development andMinister for Trade) (9.46 a.m.), by leave: Last time the ...
Speech byHon. J. ELDERMEMBER FOR CAPALABAHansard 18 May 2000MINISTERIAL STATEMENTAirlie Beach LagoonHon. J. P. ELDER (Capalaba—ALP) (Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development andMinister for Trade) (9.45 a.m.), by leave: One of the hallmarks of this ...
Speech byHon. J. ELDERMEMBER FOR CAPALABAHansard 18 May 2000RETAIL SHOP LEASES AMENDMENT BILLHon. J. P. ELDER (Capalaba—ALP) (Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development andMinister for Trade) (11.43 a.m.): I move—"That the Bill be now read a second ...
Speech byHon. J. ELDERMEMBER FOR CAPALABAHansard 22 June 2000MINISTERIAL STATEMENTLocal Content PolicyHon. J. P. ELDER (Capalaba—ALP) (Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development andMinister for Trade) (9.46 a.m.), by leave: One of the priorities of ...
Speech byHon. J. ELDERMEMBER FOR CAPALABAHansard 18 July 2000MINISTERIAL STATEMENTElectronics BoutiqueHon. J. P. ELDER (Capalaba—ALP) (Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development andMinister for Trade) (9.42 a.m.), by leave: I rise today to announce ...
Speech byHon. J. ELDERMEMBER FOR CAPALABAHansard 20 July 2000MINISTERIAL STATEMENTChilders Backpackers Hostel FireHon. J. P. ELDER (Capalaba—ALP) (Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development andMinister for Trade) (9.55 a.m.), by leave: I rise to ...
Speech byHon. J. ELDERMEMBER FOR CAPALABAHansard 18 May 2000CENSURE OF MINISTER FOR PUBLIC WORKS AND MINISTER FOR HOUSINGHon. J. P. ELDER (Capalaba—ALP) (Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development andMinister for Trade) (6.18 p.m.): I rise to second ...
Speech byHon. J. ELDERMEMBER FOR CAPALABAHansard 15 March 2000MINISTERIAL STATEMENTLocal Content PolicyHon. J. P. ELDER (Capalaba—ALP) (Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development andMinister for Trade) (9.50 a.m.), by leave: I rise to tell the House ...
JOHN KINGSTONMEMBER FOR MARYBOROUGHHansard 1 March 2000VEGETATION MANAGEMENT LEGISLATIONDr KINGSTON (Maryborough—IND) (6.24 p.m.): I rise to support the motion moved by themember for Barambah that the current vegetation legislation should be rewritten. ...
JOHN KINGSTONMEMBER FOR MARYBOROUGHHansard 16 May 2000DEMISE OF RURAL COMMUNITIESDr KINGSTON (Maryborough—IND) (4.48 p.m.): I rise to talk about the progressive demise ofrural communities in the industrialised world. According to Wendell Berry, the author of ...
JOHN KINGSTONMEMBER FOR MARYBOROUGHHansard 31 May 2000COMPETITION POLICY REFORM [QUEENSLAND] BILLDr KINGSTON (Maryborough—IND) (9.22 p.m.): I rise to give conditional support to this Bill,conditional because the consequences of Queensland going it alone have ...
JOHN KINGSTONMEMBER FOR MARYBOROUGHHansard 22 June 2000DAIRY INDUSTRY [IMPLEMENTATION OF NATIONAL ADJUSTMENT ARRANGEMENTS]AMENDMENT BILLDr KINGSTON (Maryborough—IND) (10.41 p.m.): During the past 20 years I have worked in thedairy industry in six countries, ...
Speech byMr J. HEGARTYMEMBER FOR REDLANDSHansard 13 April 2000STATE HOUSING AMENDMENT BILLMr HEGARTY (Redlands—NPA) (4.08 p.m.): In making a contribution to the debate on theState Housing Amendment Bill, I put on record my thanks to the people of the Capalaba ...
Speech byMr J. HEGARTYMEMBER FOR REDLANDSHansard 13 April 2000EPEGROUTMr HEGARTY (Redlands—NPA) (7.14 p.m.): A matter of considerable concern was brought tomy attention by a constituent suffering from a serious medical condition resulting from exposure to ...
Speech byMr J. HEGARTYMEMBER FOR REDLANDSHansard 1 June 2000TRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT BILLMr HEGARTY (Redlands—NPA) (5.15 p.m.): I wish to speak today about the appeals provisionscontained in the Training and Employment Bill. Two years ago, when the coalition ...
Speech byMr J. HEGARTYMEMBER FOR REDLANDSHansard 1 June 2000ORCHESTRASMr HEGARTY (Redlands—NPA) (7.04 p.m.): The arts in Queensland are not fairing well underMinister Foley and the posturing of the Labor Government in promoting the arts. Recently ...
Speech byMr J. HEGARTYMEMBER FOR REDLANDSHansard 22 June 2000PRIMARY INDUSTRIES AND NATURAL RESOURCES LEGISLATIION AMENDMENT BILLMr HEGARTY (Redlands—NPA) (5.39 p.m.): It is with pleasure that I rise to speak to the PrimaryIndustries and Natural Resources ...
Speech byMr J. HEGARTYMEMBER FOR REDLANDSHansard 19 July 2000DRUGS MISUSE AMENDMENT BILLMr HEGARTY (Redlands—NPA) (3.06 p.m.): I rise to take part in the debate on the DrugsMisuse Amendment Bill as I believe drugs to be the most significant problem facing our ...
Speech byMr J. HEGARTYMEMBER FOR REDLANDSHansard 14 March 2000LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr HEGARTY (Redlands—NPA) (3.35 p.m.): In making a contribution to this debate, I would liketo reinforce some of the statements made by previous ...
Speech byMr J. HEGARTYMEMBER FOR REDLANDSHansard 15 March 2000LIFE EDUCATION CENTRESMr HEGARTY (Redlands—NPA) (6.04 p.m.): I rise to second the motion moved by the memberfor Merrimac to reinstate funding for Life Education as introduced by the coalition when ...
Speech byMr J. HEGARTYMEMBER FOR REDLANDSHansard 16 March 2000TRANSPORT LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr HEGARTY (Redlands—NPA) (3.45 p.m.): In contributing to the debate on the TransportLegislation Amendment Bill, I would like to raise a few issues that affect ...
Speech byMr J. HEGARTYMEMBER FOR REDLANDSHansard 11 April 2000LEAD PAINTMr HEGARTY (Redlands—NPA) (12.10 p.m.): I wish to bring a matter to the attention of theMinister for Employment, Training and Industrial Relations, who I am pleased to see is in the ...
Speech byMr J. HEGARTYMEMBER FOR REDLANDSHansard 11 April 2000CHILD PROTECTION AMENDMENT BILLMr HEGARTY (Redlands—NPA) (4.13 p.m.): I rise to speak on the Child Protection AmendmentBill. This Bill provides reciprocal legislation and protocols between the ...
Speech byMr J. HEGARTYMEMBER FOR REDLANDSHansard 12 April 2000DOMESTIC BUILDING CONTRACTS BILL; QUEENSLAND BUILDING TRIBUNAL BILLMr HEGARTY (Redlands—NPA) (4 p.m.): These Bills comprise the second tranche of the BetterBuilding Industry legislative reform ...
Speech byMrs J. SHELDONMEMBER FOR CALOUNDRAHansard 14 November 2000WORKCOVER QUEENSLAND AND OTHER ACTS AMENDMENT BILLMrs SHELDON (Caloundra—LP) (3.55 p.m.): The Opposition will support the Bill for an Act toamend the WorkCover Queensland Act 1996, the ...
Speech byMrs J. SHELDONMEMBER FOR CALOUNDRAHansard 15 November 2000FUEL PRICESMrs SHELDON (Caloundra—LP) (3.23 p.m.): I am pleased to follow the member forTownsville—or should I say the member for "rorting"—in this debate. What we have heard from themember ...
Speech byMr J. HEGARTYMEMBER FOR REDLANDSHansard 7 September 2000VEGETATION MANAGEMENT AMENDMENT BILLMr HEGARTY (Redlands—NPA) (9.31 p.m.): In rising to contribute to the debate of this Bill, Iwould like to raise my concerns about the implications that this ...
Speech byMr J. HEGARTYMEMBER FOR REDLANDSHansard 8 November 2000GAMBLING LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr HEGARTY (Redlands—NPA) (5.16 p.m.): In rising to make a contribution to the debate onthe Gambling Legislation Amendment Bill, I would like to state that, in ...
Speech byMr J. HEGARTYMEMBER FOR REDLANDSHansard 14 November 2000RURAL FIRE BRIGADEMr HEGARTY (Redlands—NPA) (10.28 a.m.): During the recent dry spell in Queensland anumber of bushfires occurred, placing in danger a lot of life and property. But for the ...
Speech byMr J. HEGARTYMEMBER FOR REDLANDSHansard 22 August 2000STATE HOUSING AMENDMENT BILL [No. 2]Mr HEGARTY (Redlands—NPA) (3.29 p.m.): It is with pleasure that I rise to take part in thedebate on the State Housing Amendment Bill (No. 2). In doing so, I ...
Speech byMr J. HEGARTYMEMBER FOR REDLANDSHansard 21 July 2000BUDGET 2000Mr HEGARTY (Redlands—NPA) (4 p.m.): After the contribution of the honourable member forBulimba, I am speechless. I thought I would never get the chance to speak. The Logies ...
Speech byMr J. HEGARTYMEMBER FOR REDLANDSHansard 22 August 2000VALUATION OF LAND AMENDMENT BILLMr HEGARTY (Redlands—NPA) (5 p.m.): There is not one section of the community that is notaffected by valuations. More specifically, people are affected by the use ...
Speech byMr J. HEGARTYMEMBER FOR REDLANDSHansard 23 August 2000APPROPRIATION BILL, ESTIMATES COMMITTEE AMr HEGARTY (Redlands—NPA) (12.19 p.m.): I was rather shocked and dismayed by the recentdecision of the Minister to close Parents' Place at the Logan ...
Speech byMr J. HEGARTYMEMBER FOR REDLANDSHansard 23 August 2000APPROPRIATION BILL, ESTIMATES COMMITTEE DMr HEGARTY (Redlands—NPA) (4.40 p.m.): In rising to speak to this year's Education budget, Ihave some concerns in relation to the impact it will have on ...
Speech byMr J. HEGARTYMEMBER FOR REDLANDSHansard 24 August 2000APPROPRIATION BILL, ESTIMATES COMMITTEE GMr HEGARTY (Redlands—NPA) (4.04 p.m.): I have spoken previously about the four non-conforming fishing permits that allow professional fishers to tunnel net ...
Speech byMr J. HEGARTYMEMBER FOR REDLANDSHansard 24 August 2000TUNNEL NETTING, PEEL ISLANDMr HEGARTY (Redlands—NPA) (7.06 p.m.): In the debate on an Estimates report earlier todayI started to advise the House about the four non-conforming fishing permits that ...
Speech byJOHN GOSSMEMBER FOR ASPLEYHansard 13 April 2000TREES IN RESIDENTIAL AREAS Mr GOSS (Aspley—LP) (10.27 a.m.): There is a growing problem between neighbours inBrisbane. Where allotments are getting smaller, people have a tendency to plant their trees ...
Speech byJOHN GOSSMEMBER FOR ASPLEYHansard 13 April 2000STATE HOUSING AMENDMENT BILLMr GOSS (Aspley—LP) (12.53 p.m.): I am pleased to speak on the State Housing AmendmentBill. When we consider Governments going into business, as such, it is necessary that we ...
Speech byJOHN GOSSMEMBER FOR ASPLEYHansard 19 July 2000TERMITES; QUEENSLAND BUILDING SERVICES AUTHORITYMr GOSS (Aspley—LP) (10.20 a.m.): Whilst the Minister for Fair Trading has said much aboutthe plight of the unfortunate home owners who are living with the ...
Speech byJOHN GOSSMEMBER FOR ASPLEYHansard 21 July 2000BUDGET 2000Mr GOSS (Aspley—LP) (2.30 p.m.): When the Treasurer introduced this Budget he said that itwas a Budget for battlers and families. However, it is really an anti-family and anti-business Budget ...
Speech byMr J. HEGARTYMEMBER FOR REDLANDSHansard 2 March 2000DRUG REHABILITATION [COURT DIVERSION] BILLMr HEGARTY (Redlands—NPA) (4.48 p.m.): In rising to make a contribution in relation to theDrug Rehabilitation (Court Diversion) Bill, I would like to ...
Speech byMr J. HEGARTYMEMBER FOR REDLANDSHansard 2 March 2000ELECTRONIC SECURITY INDUSTRYMr HEGARTY (Redlands—NPA) (7.18 p.m.): Similar to some other industry groups inQueensland that fail to perform to community expectations, I bring to the attention of the ...
Speech byMrs J. SHELDONMEMBER FOR CALOUNDRAHansard 16 November 2000PROPERTY CRIMEMrs SHELDON (Caloundra—LP) (6.49 p.m.): In the couple of minutes I have available to me, Iwould like to speak about crime on the Sunshine Coast. I would like to first ...
Speech byMr J. HEGARTYMEMBER FOR REDLANDSHansard 20 July 2000JURY SERVICEMr HEGARTY (Redlands—NPA) (10.29 a.m.): Jury service could become a risky business forcitizens selected to perform that public service. I have been advised that prospective jurors could ...
Speech byMr M. ROWELLMEMBER FOR HINCHINBROOKHansard 9 November 2000APPROPRIATION BILL [No. 2]; APPROPRIATION [PARLIAMENT] BILL [No. 2]Mr ROWELL (Hinchinbrook—NPA) (3.40 p.m.): In rising to join the debate on the AppropriationBills, I say at the outset that it ...
Speech byHon. M. FOLEYMEMBER FOR YERONGAHansard 2 March 2000MINISTERIAL STATEMENTProtection for Witnesses and JurorsHon. M. J. FOLEY (Yeronga—ALP) (Attorney-General and Minister for Justice and Minister forThe Arts) (9.37 a.m.), by leave: It gives me great ...
Speech byHon. M. FOLEYMEMBER FOR YERONGAHansard 2 March 2000DRUG REHABILITATION [COURT DIVERSION] BILLHon. M. J. FOLEY (Yeronga—ALP) (Attorney-General and Minister for Justice and Minister forThe Arts) (4.54 p.m.), in reply: I thank honourable members for ...
Speech byHon. M. FOLEYMEMBER FOR YERONGAHansard 12 April 2000EVIDENCE AMENDMENT BILLHon. M. J. FOLEY (Yeronga—ALP) (Attorney-General and Minister for Justice and Minister forThe Arts) (12.21 p.m.): I move—"That the Bill be now read a second time."The Evidence ...
Speech byHon. M. FOLEYMEMBER FOR YERONGAHansard 12 April 2000GUARDIANSHIP AND ADMINISTRATION BILLHon. M. J. FOLEY (Yeronga—ALP) (Attorney-General and Minister for Justice and Minister forThe Arts) (12.54 p.m.), in reply: I thank honourable members for their ...
Speech byHon. M. FOLEYMEMBER FOR YERONGAHansard 13 April 2000CIVIL JUSTICE REFORM AMENDMENT BILLHon. M. J. FOLEY (Yeronga—ALP) (Attorney-General and Minister for Justice and Minister forThe Arts) (12.43 p.m.), in reply: I thank the Opposition for its support ...
Speech byHon. M. FOLEYMEMBER FOR YERONGAHansard 17 May 2000MINISTERIAL STATEMENTDrugs CourtHon. M. J. FOLEY (Yeronga—ALP) (Attorney-General and Minister for Justice and Minister forThe Arts) (10.06 a.m.), by leave: The fight against drug-related crime must ...
Speech byHon. M. FOLEYMEMBER FOR YERONGAHansard 18 May 2000MINISTERIAL STATEMENTIndigenous Community Justice and Cultural FacilitiesHon. M. J. FOLEY (Yeronga—ALP) (Attorney-General and Minister for Justice and Minister forThe Arts) (9.54 a.m.), by leave: I ...
Speech byHon. M. FOLEYMEMBER FOR YERONGAHansard 31 May 2000MINISTERIAL STATEMENTLaw Reform Commission Report on Justices of the PeaceHon. M. J. FOLEY (Yeronga—ALP) (Attorney-General and Minister for Justice and Minister forThe Arts) (9.49 a.m.), by leave: I ...
Speech byHon. M. FOLEYMEMBER FOR YERONGAHansard 31 May 2000FREEDOM OF INFORMATION AMENDMENT BILLHon. M. J. FOLEY (Yeronga—ALP) (Attorney-General and Minister for Justice and Minister forThe Arts) (10.32 p.m.): On 11 March 1999, on my motion as ...
Speech byHon. M. FOLEYMEMBER FOR YERONGAHansard 1 June 2000PENALTIES AND SENTENCES AND OTHER ACTS AMENDMENT BILLHon. M. J. FOLEY (Yeronga—ALP) (Attorney-General and Minister for Justice and Minister forThe Arts) (12.26 p.m.): I move—"That the Bill be now read ...
Speech byHon. M. FOLEYMEMBER FOR YERONGAHansard 1 June 2000SUCCESSION AND OTHER ACTS AMENDMENT BILLHon. M. J. FOLEY (Yeronga—ALP) (Attorney-General and Minister for Justice and Minister forThe Arts) (12.36 p.m.): I move—"That the Bill be now read a second ...
Speech byHon. M. FOLEYMEMBER FOR YERONGAHansard 21 June 2000MINISTERIAL STATEMENTSmall Claims TribunalHon. M. J. FOLEY (Yeronga—ALP) (Attorney-General and Minister for Justice and Minister forThe Arts) (9.58 a.m.), by leave: Queensland's Small Claims Tribunal ...
Speech byHon. M. FOLEYMEMBER FOR YERONGAHansard 19 July 2000JUDITH WRIGHT—A TRIBUTEHon. M. J. FOLEY (Yeronga—ALP) (Attorney-General and Minister for Justice and Minister forThe Arts) (9.45 a.m.), by leave: I rise to pay tribute to Queensland poet, short story ...
Speech byHon. M. FOLEYMEMBER FOR YERONGAHansard 19 July 2000STATUS OF CHILDREN AMENDMENT BILLHon. M. J. FOLEY (Yeronga—ALP) (Attorney-General and Minister for Justice and Minister forThe Arts) (11.40 a.m.): I move—"That the Bill be now read a second time." ...
Speech byHon. M. FOLEYMEMBER FOR YERONGAHansard 22 August 2000MINISTERIAL STATEMENTSPER Call CentreHon. M. J. FOLEY (Yeronga—ALP) (Attorney-General and Minister for Justice and Minister forThe Arts) (9.56 a.m.), by leave: On 14 February this year a call ...
Speech byHon. M. FOLEYMEMBER FOR YERONGAHansard 22 August 2000ELECTORAL FRAUDHon. M. J. FOLEY (Yeronga—ALP) (Attorney-General and Minister for Justice and Minister forThe Arts) (5.57 p.m.): The Government supports this motion. The motion refers a matter to ...
Speech byHon. M. FOLEYMEMBER FOR YERONGAHansard 23 August 2000APPROPRIATION BILL, ESTIMATES COMMITTEE BHon. M. J. FOLEY (Yeronga—ALP) (Attorney-General and Minister for Justice and Minister forThe Arts) (2.30 p.m.): This Budget delivers a significant boost to ...
Speech byHon. M. FOLEYMEMBER FOR YERONGAHansard 14 March 2000MINISTERIAL STATEMENTWomen and the Criminal CodeHon. M. J. FOLEY (Yeronga—ALP) (Attorney-General and Minister for Justice and Minister forThe Arts) (10.05 a.m.), by leave: It gives me great pleasure ...
Speech byHon. M. FOLEYMEMBER FOR YERONGAHansard 14 March 2000CIVIL JUSTICE REFORM AMENDMENT 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 ...
Speech byHon. M. FOLEYMEMBER FOR YERONGAHansard 14 March 2000CORPORATIONS (QUEENSLAND) AMENDMENT BILLHon. M. J. FOLEY (Yeronga—ALP) (Attorney-General and Minister for Justice and Minister forThe Arts) (12.36 p.m.): I move—"That the Bill be now read a second ...
Speech byHon. M. FOLEYMEMBER FOR YERONGAHansard 11 April 2000MINISTERIAL STATEMENTOffice of the Director of Public ProsecutionsHon. M. J. FOLEY (Yeronga—ALP) (Attorney-General and Minister for Justice and Minister forThe Arts) (10 a.m.), by leave: Last ...
Speech byHon. M. FOLEYMEMBER FOR YERONGAHansard 22 June 2000MINISTERIAL STATEMENTAustralia Council; The ArtsHon. M. J. FOLEY (Yeronga—ALP) (Attorney-General and Minister for Justice and Minister forThe Arts) (9.49 a.m.), by leave: "Our Glad" does not seem so ...
Speech byHon. M. FOLEYMEMBER FOR YERONGAHansard 22 June 2000JUSTICE AND OTHER LEGISLATION (MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS) BILLHon. M. J. FOLEY (Yeronga—ALP) (Attorney-General and Minister for Justice and Minister forThe Arts) (11.46 a.m.): I move—"That the Bill be ...
Speech byHon. M. FOLEYMEMBER FOR YERONGAHansard 18 July 2000MINISTERIAL STATEMENTRegional Arts Development FundHon. M. J. FOLEY (Yeronga—ALP) (Attorney-General and Minister for Justice and Minister forThe Arts) (9.45 a.m.), by leave: The Labor Government is ...
Speech byHon. M. FOLEYMEMBER FOR YERONGAHansard 23 August 2000ELECTORAL FRAUDHon. M. J. FOLEY (Yeronga—ALP) (Attorney-General and Minister for Justice and Minister forThe Arts) (6.34 p.m.): Tomorrow is the 1,100th day since the previous Parliament passed a ...
Speech byHon. M. FOLEYMEMBER FOR YERONGAHansard 5 September 2000MINISTERIAL STATEMENTJudges' AssociatesHon. M. J. FOLEY (Yeronga—ALP) (Attorney-General and Minister for Justice and Minister forThe Arts) (9.51 a.m.), by leave: I wish to inform the House of ...
Speech byHon. M. FOLEYMEMBER FOR YERONGAHansard 5 September 2000ELECTORAL AND OTHER ACTS AMENDMENT BILLHon. M. J. FOLEY (Yeronga—ALP) (Attorney-General and Minister for Justice and Minister forThe Arts) (12.48 p.m.): I move—"That the Bill be now read a second ...
Speech byHon. M. FOLEYMEMBER FOR YERONGAHansard 18 May 2000EVIDENCE (WITNESS ANONYMITY) AMENDMENT BILLHon. M. J. FOLEY (Yeronga—ALP) (Attorney-General and Minister for Justice and Minister forThe Arts) (11.30 a.m.): I move—"That the Bill be now read a second ...
Speech byHon. M. FOLEYMEMBER FOR YERONGAHansard 12 April 2000MINISTERIAL STATEMENTCultural Policy for Young PeopleHon. M. J. FOLEY (Yeronga—ALP) (Attorney-General and Minister for Justice and Minister forThe Arts) (9.58 a.m.), by leave: I wish to inform the ...
Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 14 November 2000PROPERTY AGENTS AND MOTOR DEALERS BILLMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (9.40 p.m.): Tonight I rise in the debate on the PropertyAgents and Motor Dealers Bill to speak briefly about a ...
Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 14 November 2000CORRECTIVE SERVICES BILLMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (11.31 p.m.): Probably one of the most importantdepartments for which we have to be responsible in Queensland is Corrective Services, ...
Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 15 November 2000FUEL PRICESMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (2.42 p.m.): I have some news for the Parliament thisafternoon which definitely shows that the Labor Government is on the run and is running ...
Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 15 November 2000WEAPONS AMENDMENT BILLMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (8.50 p.m.): The time at which the Weapons Act wasintroduced, after that tragedy at Port Arthur, was a time of great national grief. If ...
Speech byMr M. VEIVERSMEMBER FOR SOUTHPORTHansard 19 October 2000FOOD PRODUCTION [SAFETY] BILLMr VEIVERS (Southport—NPA) (12.13 p.m.): The member for Lockyer has already coveredsome of the points I wanted to make. The Food Production (Safety) Bill accords ...
Speech byMIKE KAISERMEMBER FOR WOODRIDGEHansard 15 March 2000FIRST SPEECHMr KAISER (Woodridge—ALP) (5.36 p.m.): Thank you, Mr Speaker. While I cannot be certainwhat portent making my first speech on the ides of March holds for me personally, can I say that ...
Speech byMIKE KAISERMEMBER FOR WOODRIDGEHansard 16 March 2000LEGAL, CONSTITUTIONAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW COMMITTEEReportMr KAISER (Woodridge—ALP) (10.19 a.m.): I rise to support the report tabled by thehonourable member for Greenslopes and I congratulate ...
Speech byMIKE KAISERMEMBER FOR WOODRIDGEHansard 12 April 2000REPLACEMENT OF LIBERAL SENATOR PARERMr KAISER (Woodridge—ALP) (10.17 a.m.): The political career of Australia's Defence Ministeris now in the hands of the member for Clayfield. This follows a ...
Speech byMIKE KAISERMEMBER FOR WOODRIDGEHansard 12 April 2000ELECTORAL AMENDMENT BILLMr KAISER (Woodridge—ALP) (9.12 p.m.): While the member for Greenslopes was speaking,members on the grassy knoll were protesting that their party's name was now the CCA, the ...
Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 16 November 2000PROPERTY CRIMEMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (6.01 p.m.): I move—"That this House condemns the Minister for Police for his failure to stop the increasingrate of property crime which now ...
Speech byMr M. VEIVERSMEMBER FOR SOUTHPORTHansard 13 April 2000PACIFIC MOTORWAY Mr VEIVERS (Southport—NPA) (10.24 a.m.): On one of my frequent trips from the electorate ofSouthport I happened upon an interesting scene which I think exemplifies the record of ...
Speech byMr M. VEIVERSMEMBER FOR SOUTHPORTHansard 17 May 2000COMPETITION POLICY REFORM [QUEENSLAND] BILLMr VEIVERS (Southport—NPA) (9.32 p.m.): Just two years ago the National CompetitionCouncil's newsletter headed "The NCC Update" sought to impress upon us ...
Speech byMr M. VEIVERSMEMBER FOR SOUTHPORTHansard 21 June 2000GILSTON STATE HIGH SCHOOL; MUSGRAVE HILL SPECIAL SCHOOLMr VEIVERS (Southport—NPA) (12.10 a.m.): I want to draw the attention of this House to anoutrageous expenditure of taxpayers' funds as ...
Speech byMr M. VEIVERSMEMBER FOR SOUTHPORTHansard 22 June 2000DAIRY INDUSTRY [IMPLEMENTATION OF NATIONAL ADJUSTMENT ARRANGEMENTS]AMENDMENT BILLMr VEIVERS (Southport—NPA) (11.06 p.m.): Tonight, we heard the member for Logan and themember for Mackay say that ...
Speech byMIKE KAISERMEMBER FOR WOODRIDGEHansard 13 April 2000STATE HOUSING AMENDMENT BILLMr KAISER (Woodridge—ALP) (3.39 p.m.): I rise to support the State Housing Amendment Bill.I would like to add to what other speakers have said in terms of congratulating ...
Speech byMIKE KAISERMEMBER FOR WOODRIDGEHansard 13 April 2000REPLACEMENT OF LIBERAL SENATOR PARERMr KAISER (Woodridge—ALP) (7.27 p.m.): I rise tonight to express my grave concerns aboutthe undemocratic processes being used by the Liberal Party in this State ...
Speech byMIKE KAISERMEMBER FOR WOODRIDGEHansard 18 May 2000CENSURE OF MINISTER FOR PUBLIC WORKS AND MINISTER FOR HOUSINGMr KAISER (Woodridge—ALP) (6.38 p.m.): Tonight it is with pleasure that I rise to oppose thiscensure motion and to support the Minister. I ...
Speech byMIKE KAISERMEMBER FOR WOODRIDGEHansard 30 May 2000PARKVIEW GARDENSMr KAISER (Woodridge—ALP) (7.16 p.m.): The elderly are one of the most vulnerable groupsin our community— vulnerable to intimidation and vulnerable to those who are prepared to rip ...
Speech byMIKE KAISERMEMBER FOR WOODRIDGEHansard 31 May 2000COMPETITION POLICY REFORM [QUEENSLAND] BILLMr KAISER (Woodridge—ALP) (9.43 p.m.): At first, I did not intend to speak in this debate butafter hearing this evening the contributions of a number of ...
Speech byMIKE KAISERMEMBER FOR WOODRIDGEHansard 20 June 2000BOYSTOWN LINK UPMr KAISER (Woodridge—ALP) (11.15 p.m.): This Government emphasises training andeducation as ways of easing youth unemployment, and rightly so. For most young people, theiremployment ...
Speech byMIKE KAISERMEMBER FOR WOODRIDGEHansard 21 June 2000TREASURER'S PERFORMANCEMr KAISER (Woodridge—ALP) (6.30 p.m.): I now understand why my economics degree fromthe University of Queensland is so undervalued by employers and the community. The reason, ...
Speech byMIKE KAISERMEMBER FOR WOODRIDGEHansard 22 June 2000MEMBER FOR CLAYFIELDMr KAISER (Woodridge—ALP) (10.18 a.m.): The public's cynicism about politics and politiciansis a concern to us all. This cynicism is driven in part by the public's perception that ...
Speech byMIKE KAISERMEMBER FOR WOODRIDGEHansard 19 July 2000DIESEL REBATE SCHEMEMr KAISER (Woodridge—ALP) (6.25 p.m.): I rise to support the amendment moved by theTreasurer. I do so because the Treasurer's amendment sees that the blame for this is laid ...
Speech byMIKE KAISERMEMBER FOR WOODRIDGEHansard 20 July 2000BUDGET 2000Mr KAISER (Woodridge—ALP) (11.57 p.m.): This Budget recognises that we are part of acommunity, not just an economy. It is economically responsible and socially responsive. It ...
Speech byMIKE KAISERMEMBER FOR WOODRIDGEHansard 22 August 2000FUEL PRICESMr KAISER (Woodridge) (12.20 p.m.): I also rise to speak about the need for an inquiry, but it isan inquiry of vital concern to Queenslanders, unlike the nonsense we have heard this ...
Speech byMIKE KAISERMEMBER FOR WOODRIDGEHansard 20 June 2000FUEL SUBSIDY SCHEMEMr KAISER (Woodridge—ALP) (6.50 p.m.): As a result of the argument we are having heretonight, it would be a shame if Queenslanders lost sight of the real reason why we are holding ...
Speech byMr M. VEIVERSMEMBER FOR SOUTHPORTHansard 17 October 2000CONFIDENCE IN MR SPEAKERMr VEIVERS (Southport—NPA) (6.25 p.m.): Mr Speaker, I wish to preface my remarks thisevening on this motion of no confidence in you by saying that I was told to never ...
Speech byMIKE KAISERMEMBER FOR WOODRIDGEHansard 22 August 2000FUEL PRICESMr KAISER (Woodridge—ALP) (6.40 p.m.): Tonight I rise to make the case for a national inquiryinto petrol prices. I find it extraordinary that we need to make the case for the benefit of ...
Speech byMIKE KAISERMEMBER FOR WOODRIDGEHansard 12 April 2000PORTRAYAL OF YOUNG PEOPLE IN THE MEDIA Mr KAISER (Woodridge—ALP) (11.15 p.m.): Tonight I rise to speak about something thatoccurred in my electorate last week. A number of students from various high ...
Speech byDAVID DALGLEISHMEMBER FOR HERVEY BAYHansard 18 October 2000MORETON BAY ISLANDSMr DALGLEISH (Hervey Bay—CCAQ) (6.44 p.m.): I rise to support the member for IpswichWest. Much of the anger displayed by land-holders of the southern Moreton Bay islands ...
Speech byHon. D. HAMILLMEMBER FOR IPSWICHHansard 29 February 2000MOTION OF CONDOLENCEDeath of Mr B. P. HansenHon. D. J. HAMILL (Ipswich—ALP) (Treasurer) (10.02 a.m.): I wish to join in this motion ofcondolence to the family of Brendan Hansen. I am pleased to ...
Speech byHon. D. HAMILLMEMBER FOR IPSWICHHansard 1 March 2000COMPETITION POLICY REFORM (QUEENSLAND) REPEAL BILLHon. D. J. HAMILL (Ipswich—ALP) (Treasurer) (5.30 p.m.): I rise to oppose this repeal Bill onbehalf of the Government—a State Government that has, ...
Speech byHon. D. HAMILLMEMBER FOR IPSWICHHansard 2 March 2000MR SPEAKER'S RULINGMotion of DissentHon. D. J. HAMILL (Ipswich—ALP) (Treasurer) (12.15 p.m.): It always worries me when theNational Party decides to recount history and the history of the Parliament ...
Speech byHon. D. HAMILLMEMBER FOR IPSWICHHansard 2 March 2000MR SPEAKER'S RULINGMotion of Dissent Hon. D. J. HAMILL (Ipswich—ALP) (Treasurer) (12.55 p.m.): Mr Speaker, I find the remarksmade by the Leader of the Liberal Party to be really quite extraordinary. ...
Speech byHon. D. HAMILLMEMBER FOR IPSWICHHansard 14 March 2000QUEENSLAND ECONOMY; JOB CREATIONHon. D. J. HAMILL (Ipswich—ALP) (Treasurer) (6.30 p.m.): Today we have been treated to adiatribe from the Opposition benches. It comes to a very simple word ...
Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 19 July 2000FREEDOM OF INFORMATION AMENDMENT BILLMr FELDMAN (Caboolture—CCAQ) (8.31 p.m.): It is a pleasure to speak again on the Freedomof Information Bill 1999. Since we have not had occasion to speak to ...
Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 20 July 2000BUDGET 2000Mr FELDMAN (Caboolture—CCAQ) (12.07 a.m.): It is with pleasure that I rise to take part in thedebate on the Appropriation Bills. The Budget 2000-01, the millennium Budget, has turned out ...
Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 22 August 2000MASTER B. KENDELLMr FELDMAN (Caboolture—CCAQ) (11.30 a.m.): At eight years of age, Ben Kendell wasseriously injured in a horse riding accident that caused him to bleed internally into his hip ...
Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 22 August 2000MR C. UEBERGANG; MR T. IRVINGMr FELDMAN (Caboolture—CCAQ) (7.05 p.m.): The Queensland District Court wrongfullyimprisoned Mr Colin Uebergang, a Goondiwindi farmer, in 1996. In 1997 the Queensland ...
Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 24 August 2000APPROPRIATION BILL, ESTIMATES COMMITTEE EMr FELDMAN (Caboolture—CCAQ) (12.28 p.m.): In joining this Estimates debate I want toaddress certain issues pertaining to the portfolio of State ...
Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 24 August 2000EMPLOYMENTMr FELDMAN (Caboolture—CCAQ) (6.40 p.m.): I am glad we have heard from the honourablemember for Springwood, who is obviously a champion of the battler. I am sure he knows how ...
Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 5 September 2000WATER BILLMr FELDMAN (Caboolture—CCAQ) (4.27 p.m.): Some of the previous speakers mentioned theneed for an appeal process and compensation. But as some have said, farmers do not ...
Speech byCATE MOLLOYMEMBER FOR NOOSAHansard 9 September 200365TH COMMUNITY CABINETMs MOLLOY (Noosa—ALP) (11.58 a.m.): It gives me great pleasure to be able to deliver yetanother good news story. I speak of the tremendous success of the 65th community cabinet ...
Speech byMr D. BRISKEYMEMBER FOR CLEVELANDHansard 15 March 2000LIFE EDUCATION CENTRESMr BRISKEY (Cleveland—ALP) (6.15 p.m.): I rise to second the amendment to themotion moved by the Minister for Education. Drugs are an unfortunate feature of modern day ...
Speech byMr D. BRISKEYMEMBER FOR CLEVELANDHansard 15 March 2000EDUCATION QUEENSLANDMr BRISKEY (Cleveland—ALP) (11.22 p.m.): There are some wonderful thingshappening in education in Queensland. Since my appointment to the position of ParliamentarySecretary to ...
Speech byMr D. BRISKEYMEMBER FOR CLEVELANDHansard 16 March 2000Q-BUILDMr BRISKEY (Cleveland—ALP) (7.11 p.m.): Q-Build is alive and well, and workingmagnificently in Queensland schools. During visits to almost 50 Queensland schools in the lastmonth, it has ...
Speech byMr D. BRISKEYMEMBER FOR CLEVELANDHansard 16 May 2000CHALLENGES FACED BY STUDENTSMr BRISKEY (Cleveland—ALP) (4.58 p.m.): The challenges facing our students haverarely been greater. The pressure to excel academically continues to grow as employers look ...
Speech byMr D. BRISKEYMEMBER FOR CLEVELANDHansard 39 May 2000QUEENSLAND TEACHERS UNION; ENTERPRISE BARGAINING AGREEMENTMr BRISKEY (Cleveland—ALP) (12.20 p.m.): The Queensland Government has anobligation to provide all Queensland children with a quality ...
Speech byMr D. BRISKEYMEMBER FOR CLEVELANDHansard 23 August 2000APPROPRIATION BILL, ESTIMATES COMMITTEE DMr BRISKEY (Cleveland—ALP) (4.33 p.m.): I am pleased to speak in this Estimatesdebate. I wish to say a few words about the issue raised by the previous ...
Speech byMr D. BRISKEYMEMBER FOR CLEVELANDHansard 24 August 2000SECONDARY SCHOOLS RENEWAL PROGRAMMr BRISKEY (Cleveland—ALP) (7.01 p.m.): I rise tonight to commend this Government'sSecondary Schools Renewal Program to the House. The implementation of this ...
Speech byMr D. BRISKEYMEMBER FOR CLEVELANDHansard 17 October 2000WORLD TEACHERS DAYMr BRISKEY (Cleveland—ALP) (7.15 p.m.): This evening I rise to say thankyou to agroup of professionals in our society who undertake the most important job in ...
Speech byMr D. BRISKEYMEMBER FOR CLEVELANDHansard 18 October 2000STATE SCHOOLSMr BRISKEY (Cleveland—ALP) (10.27 a.m.): I invite all honourable members to join mein congratulating Queensland State schools. Many of their achievements are truly remarkableand are ...
Speech byMr D. BRISKEYMEMBER FOR CLEVELANDHansard 18 October 2000MORETON BAY ISLANDSMr BRISKEY (Cleveland—ALP) (6.40 p.m.): I rise in support of the Government'samendment to the motion. The southern Moreton Bay islands of Russell, Macleay, Lamb andKarragarra ...
Speech byDAVID DALGLEISHMEMBER FOR HERVEY BAYHansard 1 March 2000ANIMALS PROTECTION AMENDMENT BILLMr DALGLEISH (Hervey Bay—CCAQ) (4.30 p.m.): I rise to speak in support of the AnimalsProtection Amendment Bill, which is aimed more at rural animal welfare. ...
Speech byDAVID DALGLEISHMEMBER FOR HERVEY BAYHansard 11 April 2000TRANSPORT LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr DALGLEISH (Hervey Bay—CCAQ) (12.37 p.m.): I treat the opportunity to speak in thisHouse as a privilege, not a right. I welcome the opportunity to speak ...
Speech byDAVID DALGLEISHMEMBER FOR HERVEY BAYHansard 16 May 2000INSPECTOR CHURCHILL; SERGEANT SIDEYMr DALGLEISH (Hervey Bay—CCAQ) (7.03 p.m.): Inspector Mal Churchill and Sergeant ChrisSidey are well-respected members of our community and role models for ...
Speech byDAVID DALGLEISHMEMBER FOR HERVEY BAYHansard 31 May 2000MOTOR ACCIDENT INSURANCE AMENDMENT BILLMr DALGLEISH (Hervey Bay—CCAQ) (12.22 p.m.): The City Country Alliance will support theMotor Accident Insurance Amendment Bill. However, we do have a few ...
Speech byHon. D. HAMILLMEMBER FOR IPSWICHHansard 11 April 2000MINISTERIAL STATEMENTEmploymentHon. D. J. HAMILL (Ipswich—ALP) (Treasurer) (9.54 a.m.), by leave: The Beattie Government'sNo. 1 priority is jobs. Under the Borbidge Government, Queensland ...
Speech byHon. D. HAMILLMEMBER FOR IPSWICHHansard 12 April 2000MINISTERIAL STATEMENTGamingHon. D. J. HAMILL (Ipswich—ALP) (Treasurer) (9.48 a.m.), by leave: I have the pleasure toannounce the Beattie Government's policy direction for gambling in Queensland. ...
Speech byHon. D. HAMILLMEMBER FOR IPSWICHHansard 12 April 2000FIRST HOME OWNER GRANT BILLHon. D. J. HAMILL (Ipswich—ALP) (Treasurer) (11.30 a.m.): I move—"That the Bill be now read a second time."The First Home Owner Grant Bill 2000 seeks to introduce the ...
Speech byHon. D. HAMILLMEMBER FOR IPSWICHHansard 13 April 2000QUEENSLAND COMPETITION AUTHORITY AMENDMENT BILLHon. D. J. HAMILL (Ipswich—ALP) (Treasurer) (11.31 a.m.): I move—"That the Bill be now read a second time."The purpose of this Bill is to amend the ...
Speech byHon. D. HAMILLMEMBER FOR IPSWICHHansard 16 May 2000MOTOR ACCIDENT INSURANCE AMENDMENT BILLHon. D. J. HAMILL (Ipswich—ALP) (Treasurer) (5.31 p.m.): I move—"That the Bill be now read a second time."Since 1936, Queensland has provided a Compulsory Third ...
Speech byHon. D. HAMILLMEMBER FOR IPSWICHHansard 31 May 2000MOTOR ACCIDENT INSURANCE AMENDMENT BILLHon. D. J. HAMILL (Ipswich—ALP) (Treasurer) (12.34 p.m.), in reply: Over the years I have beena participant in quite a number of debates in this place about ...
Speech byHon. D. HAMILLMEMBER FOR IPSWICHHansard 1 June 2000GST AND RELATED MATTERS BILLHon. D. J. HAMILL (Ipswich—ALP) (Treasurer) (12.03 p.m.): I move—"That the Bill be now read a second time."The purpose of this Bill is to implement the State's obligations ...
Speech byHon. D. HAMILLMEMBER FOR IPSWICHHansard 20 June 2000MINISTERIAL STATEMENTMr R. G. TannaHon. D. J. HAMILL (Ipswich—ALP) (Treasurer) (9.48 a.m.), by leave: I rise today to express mysadness at the passing of Reginald Gabriel Tanna, the long-serving and ...
Speech byHon. D. HAMILLMEMBER FOR IPSWICHHansard 20 June 2000MINISTERIAL STATEMENTFuel Subsidy SchemeHon. D. J. HAMILL (Ipswich—ALP) (Treasurer) (9.52 a.m.), by leave: I rise to inform the Houseabout the Beattie Government's efforts to address significant ...
Speech byDAVID DALGLEISHMEMBER FOR HERVEY BAYHansard 20 June 2000GST AND RELATED MATTERS BILLMr DALGLEISH (Hervey Bay—CCAQ) (5.01 p.m.): Earlier this year I attempted to get theBeattie Labor Government to seek the thoughts of the people of Queensland on the ...
Speech byDAVID DALGLEISHMEMBER FOR HERVEY BAYHansard 20 July 2000BUDGET 2000Mr DALGLEISH (Hervey Bay—CCAQ) (12.56 a.m.): In rising to speak on the Budget, I will usethe time productively. First, I will thank those Ministers who have delivered some ...
Speech byDAVID DALGLEISHMEMBER FOR HERVEY BAYHansard 6 September 2000WATER BILLMr DALGLEISH (Hervey Bay—CCAQ) (4.15 p.m.): Stradbroke Island water is piped to Redlandsfor local consumption, and it is top-quality water. Fraser Island also has an abundant ...
Speech byDAVID DALGLEISHMEMBER FOR HERVEY BAYHansard 5 October 2000TRANSPORT [BUSWAY AND LIGHT RAIL] AMENDMENT BILLMr DALGLEISH (Hervey Bay—CCAQ) (12.31 p.m.): My City Country Alliance colleagues and Iare pleased to see that the Government is planning ahead ...
Speech byHon. D. HAMILLMEMBER FOR IPSWICHHansard 17 May 2000MINISTERIAL STATEMENTCompulsory Third-party InsuranceHon. D. J. HAMILL (Ipswich—ALP) (Treasurer) (10.01 a.m.), by leave: As 1 July 2000approaches, the pall of the GST is already casting its shadow ...
Speech byHon. D. HAMILLMEMBER FOR IPSWICHHansard 18 May 2000FIRST HOME OWNER GRANT BILLHon. D. J. HAMILL (Ipswich—ALP) (Treasurer) (12.32 p.m.), in reply: I thank honourablemembers for their contributions to this debate. As honourable members have commented ...
Speech byHon. D. HAMILLMEMBER FOR IPSWICHHansard 18 May 2000QUEENSLAND COMPETITION AUTHORITY AMENDMENT BILLHon. D. J. HAMILL (Ipswich—ALP) (Treasurer) (2.39 p.m.), in reply: I thank comrades oppositefor their support for these measures. In particular, I thank ...
Speech byMr BRUCE LAMINGMEMBER FOR MOOLOOLAHHansard 16 November 2000PROPERTY CRIMEMr LAMING (Mooloolah—LP) (6.36 p.m.): This motion condemns the Minister for Police for hisfailure to stop the increasing rate of property crime, which now strikes one in 12 ...
Speech byHon. D. HAMILLMEMBER FOR IPSWICHHansard 30 May 2000MINISTERIAL STATEMENTFuel Subsidy SchemeHon. D. J. HAMILL (Ipswich—ALP) (Treasurer) (10 a.m.), by leave: I rise on a matter that is ofgreat concern to hundreds of thousands of Queenslanders. The fuel ...
Speech byHon. D. HAMILLMEMBER FOR IPSWICHHansard 16 March 2000MINISTERIAL STATEMENTMidyear Economic and Fiscal ReviewHon. D. J. HAMILL (Ipswich—ALP) (Treasurer) (9.49 a.m.), by leave: I rise today to report to theHouse on Queensland's midyear fiscal and ...
Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 13 April 2000MENTAL HEALTH BILLMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (5.35 p.m.): One of the most significant health issuesfacing modern society aside from alcohol and drug abuse is in fact the nation's ...
Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 13 April & 17 May 2000MENTAL HEALTH BILLMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (5.35 p.m.): One of the most significant health issuesfacing modern society aside from alcohol and drug abuse is in fact the ...
Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 30 May 2000HEALTH SERVICES, SUNSHINE COASTMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (7.21 p.m.): Today I tabled a petition from a further 500signatories supporting improved cancer services on the Sunshine Coast. ...
Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 2 March 2000RETRACTABLE NEEDLESMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (6.04 p.m.): I move—"That, given the growing community concern about needle-stick injury from needlesdiscarded by IV drug users in public ...
Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 15 March 2000LIFE EDUCATION CENTRESMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (6.20 p.m.): The fight against the destructive andgrowing drug culture in our community is undermined by the Beattie Labor ...
Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 16 March 2000TRANSPORT LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (5.49 p.m.): I rise to speak on the Transport LegislationAmendment Bill and to take the opportunity to address a number ...
Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 16 March & 11 April 2000TRANSPORT LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (5.49 p.m.): I rise to speak on the Transport LegislationAmendment Bill and to take the opportunity to ...
Speech byMr DOUG SLACKMEMBER FOR BURNETTHansard 17 October 2000EAST TIMORMr SLACK (Burnett—NPA) (11.50 a.m.): I do not believe there would be one Queenslander whowould not wish the people of East Timor the very best of good fortune in their quest for ...
Speech byMr DOUG SLACKMEMBER FOR BURNETTHansard 9 November 2000APPROPRIATION BILL [No. 2]; APPROPRIATION [PARLIAMENT] BILL [No. 2]Mr SLACK (Burnett—NPA) (5.23 p.m.): I believe this is an appropriate time to look at how weare performing as a State. Many ...
Speech byMr DOUG SLACKMEMBER FOR BURNETTHansard 15 November 2000WATER SUPPLY, BURNETT ELECTORATEMr SLACK (Burnett—NPA) (11 p.m.): Recently, the State Government allowed public access tosocial and economic impact reports on increased water supply in the ...
Speech byMr DOUG SLACKMEMBER FOR BURNETTHansard 4 October 2000WATER ALLOCATION AND MANAGEMENT PLANSMr SLACK (Burnett—NPA) (6.43 p.m.): This debate is about the development of an adjustmentpackage for those irrigators who will have their entitlements ...
Speech byMr DOUG SLACKMEMBER FOR BURNETTHansard 5 October 2000MR SPEAKER'S RULINGMr SLACK (Burnett—NPA) (10.20 p.m.): I have been in this House for approximately 14 years.This is my 14th year and I cannot recall one occasion where I have participated in a ...
Speech byMr DOUG SLACKMEMBER FOR BURNETTHansard 5 October 2000NATURE CONSERVATION AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr SLACK (Burnett—NPA) (11.59 p.m.): I rise to support the contributions made by theOpposition spokesperson on Natural Resources, the member ...
Speech byMr DOUG SLACKMEMBER FOR BURNETTHansard 6 September 2000HOSPITAL WAITING LISTSMr SLACK (Burnett—NPA) (6.37 p.m.): Let us look at the facts. The State coalition Governmentestablished its credentials on Health in a powerful way during the two years and ...
Speech byMr DOUG SLACKMEMBER FOR BURNETTHansard 7 September 2000VEGETATION MANAGEMENT AMENDMENT BILLMr SLACK (Burnett—NPA) (4.32 p.m.): I note that the Attorney-General and Minister for Justicedeclared a pecuniary interest in the Water Bill. In light of ...
Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 2 March 2000RETRACTABLE NEEDLESMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (10.03 a.m.): Babies being born with hepatitis C aredoomed to a life of disease and stigma, and it is happening here in Queensland. Up to ...
Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 2 March 2000DRUG REHABILITATION [COURT DIVERSION] BILLMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (3.47 p.m.): I rise to support the Drug Rehabilitation(Court Diversion) Bill, a concept first mooted by the ...
Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 31 May 2000NEEDLE EXCHANGE PROGRAMSMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (6.48 p.m.): The Queensland National/Liberal coalition iscalling on the State Government to follow the lead of the New South Wales ...
Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 1 June 2000HOSPITAL FUNDING Miss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (7.12 p.m.): A virtually untouched $120mCommonwealth grant to cut adverse effects in Queensland hospitals should have been apportioned tothe ...
Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 21 June 2000PUBLIC HOSPITALS, ENTERPRISE BARGAININGMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (10.28 a.m.): The Beattie Government's priorities areabout paying for bigger executive salaries with generous bonuses ...
Speech byMr DOUG SLACKMEMBER FOR BURNETTHansard 6 September 2000WATER BILLMr SLACK (Burnett—NPA) (3.45 p.m.): I do not wish to go over much of the ground that hasbeen covered during the debate on this Bill, but I want to commend the Opposition spokesperson ...
Speech byMr DOUG SLACKMEMBER FOR BURNETTHansard 8 September 2000NATIVE TITLE RESOLUTION BILLMr SLACK (Burnett—NPA) (11.20 a.m.): It is almost beyond belief that we in this House are stilldebating amendments to this Government's amended and re-amended native ...
Speech byJEFF SEENEYMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard 1 June 2000MINING AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr SEENEY (Callide—NPA) (12.48 p.m.): I have much pleasure in informing the House that theOpposition will be supporting this piece of legislation, the Mining ...
Speech byJEFF SEENEYMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard 21 June 2000TREASURER'S PERFORMANCEMr SEENEY (Callide—NPA) (6.25 p.m.): Tonight, I rise to support the motion moved by theOpposition that condemns the Treasurer for his mismanagement of the State's accounts, ...
Speech byJEFF SEENEYMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard 22 June 2000PRIMARY INDUSTRIES AND NATURAL RESOURCES LEGISLATIION AMENDMENT BILLMr SEENEY (Callide—NPA) (5.55 p.m.): I welcome the opportunity to make a contribution to thePrimary Industries and Natural Resources ...
Speech byJEFF SEENEYMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard 19 July 2000FREEDOM OF INFORMATION AMENDMENT BILLMr SEENEY (Callide—NPA) (10.36 p.m.): I appreciate the opportunity to join this debate on theFreedom of Information Amendment Bill, especially following the ...
Speech byJEFF SEENEYMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard 13 April 2000WORKCOVERMr SEENEY (Callide—NPA) (7.09 p.m.): I rise in this grievance debate to bring to the attentionof the Parliament what is undoubtedly one of the many reasons the premiums paid by employers to ...
Speech byJEFF SEENEYMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard 17 May 2000MENTAL HEALTH BILLMr SEENEY (Callide—NPA) (5.27 p.m.): I take this opportunity to make a contribution to thedebate on the Queensland Mental Health Bill, knowing full well that it is an area of public ...
Speech byJEFF SEENEYMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard 18 May 2000CENSURE OF MINISTER FOR PUBLIC WORKS AND MINISTER FOR HOUSINGMr SEENEY (Callide—NPA) (6.43 p.m.): I rise to support the motion moved by the Leader ofthe Opposition calling on this House to censure the ...
Speech byJEFF SEENEYMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard 30 May 2000ELECTRICITY INDUSTRYMr SEENEY (Callide—NPA) (5.58 p.m.): I move—"That this House calls on the Beattie Labor Government to abandon its announced 3%increase in the retail price of electricity because of ...
Speech byJEFF SEENEYMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard 12 April 2000COMPETITION POLICY REFORM [QUEENSLAND] BILLMr SEENEY (Callide—NPA) (10.32 p.m.): At the outset, I want to support most or all of thecomments made by my National Party colleagues who have preceded me ...
Speech byJEFF SEENEYMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard 12 April 2000REMOTE AREA POWER SYSTEMSMr SEENEY (Callide—NPA) (11.20 p.m.): I want to bring to the attention of this House thewidespread dissatisfaction in western and northern Queensland at the Government's ...
Speech byJEFF SEENEYMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard 13 April 2000CENSURE OF BEATTIE GOVERNMENT AND MINISTER FOR TRANSPORT AND MINISTER FORMAIN ROADSMr SEENEY (Callide—NPA) (6.25 p.m.): I rise to support the motion moved by the shadowMinister for Transport calling ...
Speech byJEFF KNUTHMEMBER FOR BURDEKINHansard 14 November 2000RAINWATER TANKSMr KNUTH (Burdekin—IND) (11.50 a.m.): All I can say to all that is: no wonder people want tovote for Independents! On 25 March 1999, the member for Nicklin moved a motion which ...
Speech byJEFF KNUTHMEMBER FOR BURDEKINHansard 15 November 2000FUEL PRICESMr KNUTH (Burdekin—CCAQ) (3.03 p.m.): I rise to speak to the motion on fuel prices. I agreewith the Opposition's call for a royal commission.Mr Reeves: Put a bit of "national" in it.Mr ...
Speech byJEFF KNUTHMEMBER FOR BURDEKINHansard 16 November 2000ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr KNUTH (Burdekin—CCAQ) (5.01 p.m.): In his second-reading speech the Ministercommented that it was not possible to satisfy every ...
Speech byJEFF KNUTHMEMBER FOR BURDEKINHansard 17 October 2000NATURE CONSERVATION AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr KNUTH (Burdekin—CCAQ) (3.10 p.m.): I rise to speak to the Nature Conservation and OtherLegislation Amendment Bill. There are a number of ...
Speech byJEFF KNUTHMEMBER FOR BURDEKINHansard 17 October 2000ALTERNATIVE FUEL SOURCESMr KNUTH (Burdekin—CCAQ) (7.20 p.m.): The Premier raised a valid question with the CityCountry Alliance this morning during question time, that is, what is the City Country ...
Speech byJEFF SEENEYMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard 15 March 2000RIVERLEIGH STATE SCHOOLMr SEENEY (Callide—NPA) (11 p.m.): Tonight in the Adjournment debate I wish to raise anissue that has affected a number of communities within my electorate and a number of ...
Speech byJEFF SEENEYMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard 16 March 2000RURAL YOUTH WORKERS PROGRAMMr SEENEY (Callide—NPA) (7.21 p.m.): Tonight I rise in the Grievances debate to lend mysupport to the continuation of the Rural Youth Workers Program. This program has had ...
Speech byJEFF SEENEYMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard 12 April 2000WATER STORAGE, BURNETT RIVERMr SEENEY (Callide—NPA) (6.45 p.m.): I rise to support the motion moved by the member forBurnett tonight condemning this State Labor Government for its inaction in failing ...
Speech byJEFF SEENEYMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard 29 February 2000TREE-CLEARING GUIDELINESMr SEENEY (Callide—NPA) (6.45 p.m.): I rise to support the original motion that was moved bythe Leader of the Opposition. I note that the Deputy Premier is again not in the ...
Speech byJEFF SEENEYMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard 2 March 2000MR SPEAKER'S RULINGMotion of DissentMr SEENEY (Callide—NPA) (12.24 p.m.): I rise to support this motion of dissent that is beforethe Parliament today. It is an attempt to have a fair go brought about ...
Speech byJEFF KNUTHMEMBER FOR BURDEKINHansard 14 November 2000BURDEKIN SPECIAL SCHOOLMr KNUTH (Burdekin—CCAQ) (10.20 a.m.): Today I would like to pay tribute to a Burdekin manwho has made it his personal quest to raise $100,000 to buy a new and bigger school ...
Speech byJEFF KNUTHMEMBER FOR BURDEKINHansard 17 October 2000BURDEKIN BYPASSMr KNUTH (Burdekin—CCAQ) (10.28 a.m.): I seek leave to table 675 letters of Opposition to theproposed Burdekin bypass. I know that the Minister has received numerous letters of ...
Speech byJULIE ATTWOODMEMBER FOR MOUNT OMMANEYHansard 15 March 2000LIFE EDUCATION CENTRESMrs ATTWOOD (Mount Ommaney—ALP) (6.25 p.m.): Recently I visited all of the schools in theelectorate of Mount Ommaney. This was basically to touch base with principals ...
Speech byJULIE ATTWOODMEMBER FOR MOUNT OMMANEYHansard 11 April 2000WOMEN'S FORUMMrs ATTWOOD (Mount Ommaney—ALP) (7.20 p.m.): In February this year, the HonourableJudy Spence, MLA, hosted a women's forum in the electorate of Mount Ommaney. The Minister ...
Speech byJULIE ATTWOODMEMBER FOR MOUNT OMMANEYHansard 12 April 2000KIWANIS INTERNATIONALMrs ATTWOOD (Mount Ommaney—ALP) (10.25 a.m.): In March this year I had the pleasure ofattending a regular dinner meeting of Kiwanis International for the western suburbs. ...
Speech byJULIE ATTWOODMEMBER FOR MOUNT OMMANEYHansard 13 April 2000AUNTIES AND UNCLESMrs ATTWOOD (Mount Ommaney—ALP) (7.15 p.m.): There are many good causes to supportin our suburbs, and those that provide for the health and wellbeing of our children rate ...
Speech byJULIE ATTWOODMEMBER FOR MOUNT OMMANEYHansard 16 May 2000STOLEN GENERATION Mrs ATTWOOD (Mount Ommaney—ALP) (7.06 p.m.): Much has been said about the StolenGeneration of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, and I would like to add the ...
Speech byJULIE ATTWOODMEMBER FOR MOUNT OMMANEYHansard 17 May 2000MENTAL HEALTH BILLMrs ATTWOOD (Mount Ommaney—ALP) (5.44 p.m.): I rise in support of the Mental Health Bill2000. I congratulate the Health Minister, the Honourable Wendy Edmond, for putting ...
Speech byJULIE ATTWOODMEMBER FOR MOUNT OMMANEYHansard 20 July 2000BUDGET 2000Mrs ATTWOOD (Mount Ommaney—ALP) (4.11 p.m.): Two years have elapsed since thecitizens of Mount Ommaney elected me to be their State member and their representative in theQueensland ...
Speech byJULIE ATTWOODMEMBER FOR MOUNT OMMANEYHansard 22 August 2000WAR VETERANSMrs ATTWOOD (Mount Ommaney—ALP) (7.28 p.m.): It means a great deal to me to be ableto represent the Government at commemoration services for those who served and gave their ...