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Speech By Aaron Harper MEMBER FOR THURINGOWA Record of Proceedings, 20 May 2015 MAIDEN SPEECH Mr HARPER (Thuringowa—ALP) (4.27 pm): Thank you, Mr Deputy Speaker. It is fantastic to be here on my birthday for my maiden speech. I would firstly like to ...
Speech By Aaron Harper MEMBER FOR THURINGOWA Record of Proceedings, 4 June 2015 ADJOURNMENT Rangewood Rural Fire Brigade Mr HARPER (Thuringowa—ALP) (11.59 pm): On 25 May I attended the Rangewood Rural Fire Brigade in Thuringowa. This fantastic volunteer ...
Speech By Aaron Harper MEMBER FOR THURINGOWA Record of Proceedings, 4 June 2015 INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS (RESTORING FAIRNESS) AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr HARPER (Thuringowa—ALP) (4.44 pm): Today I rise to speak in support of the Industrial Relations ...
Speech By Aaron Harper MEMBER FOR THURINGOWA Record of Proceedings, 21 May 2015 ADJOURNMENT Townsville, Search for Missing Children Mr HARPER (Thuringowa—ALP) (6.46 pm): Today I rise to report the details of a search conducted on the weekend of two young ...
Speech By Aaron Harper MEMBER FOR THURINGOWA Record of Proceedings, 16 July 2015 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILL Mr HARPER (Thuringowa—ALP) (4.01 pm): I rise today to speak in support of the Treasurer’s 2015 budget and to congratulate ...
Speech By Aaron Harper MEMBER FOR THURINGOWA Record of Proceedings, 15 September 2015 MOTION: SPECIAL TASKFOCE ON DOMESTIC AND FAMILY VIOLENCE Mr HARPER (Thuringowa—ALP) (6.25 pm): This evening I rise to also provide support to the motion and thank the ...
Speech By Aaron Harper MEMBER FOR THURINGOWA Record of Proceedings, 15 September 2015 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILL Health and Ambulance Services Committee, Report Mr HARPER (Thuringowa—ALP) (9.28 pm): Today I rise to give support ...
Speech By Aaron Harper MEMBER FOR THURINGOWA Record of Proceedings, 13 October 2015 HOLIDAYS AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr HARPER (Thuringowa—ALP) (3.50 pm): I rise today to talk on the Holidays and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2015. It has ...
Speech By Hon. Shannon Fentiman MEMBER FOR WATERFORD Record of Proceedings, 3 December 2015 RELATIONSHIPS (CIVIL PARTNERSHIPS) AND OTHER ACTS AMENDMENT BILL Hon. SM FENTIMAN (Waterford—ALP) (Minister for Communities, Women and Youth, Minister for Child ...
Speech By Aaron Harper MEMBER FOR THURINGOWA Record of Proceedings, 10 November 2015 LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL (NO. 2) Mr HARPER (Thuringowa—ALP) (3.59 pm): I rise today to speak on the Local Government and Other Legislation ...
Speech By Aaron Harper MEMBER FOR THURINGOWA Record of Proceedings, 10 November 2015 MATTER OF PUBLIC INTEREST Alcohol Fuelled Violence Mr HARPER (Thuringowa—ALP) (12.00 pm): I rise today to share with members of the House some experiences that I have ...
Speech By Aaron Harper MEMBER FOR THURINGOWA Record of Proceedings, 1 December 2015 MATTERS OF PUBLIC INTEREST Thuringowa State High School Mr HARPER (Thuringowa—ALP) (11.50 am): I would like to share with the House a great experience I had when ...
Speech By Aaron Harper MEMBER FOR THURINGOWA Record of Proceedings, 2 December 2015 SUGAR INDUSTRY (REAL CHOICE IN MARKETING) AMENDMENT BILL Mr HARPER (Thuringowa—ALP) (8.54 pm): I rise to make a contribution to the debate on the Sugar Industry (Real ...
Speech By Aaron Harper MEMBER FOR THURINGOWA Record of Proceedings, 13 October 2015 MATTERS OF PUBLIC INTEREST National Rugby League Grand Final Mr HARPER (Thuringowa—ALP) (11.46 am): It is great to get up today and talk about the best thing to happen ...
Speech By Aaron Harper MEMBER FOR THURINGOWA Record of Proceedings, 14 October 2015 ADJOURNMENT Thuringowa Electorate, Rugby League Mr HARPER (Thuringowa—ALP) (11.07 pm): Let us talk about something positive to end the day. I have spoken this week about ...
Speech By Aaron Harper MEMBER FOR THURINGOWA Record of Proceedings, 27 October 2015 GUIDE, HEARING AND ASSISTANCE DOGS AMENDMENT BILL Mr HARPER (Thuringowa—ALP) (10.13 pm): I rise to support the Guide, Hearing and Assistance Dogs Amendment Bill 2015. ...
Speech By Aaron Harper MEMBER FOR THURINGOWA Record of Proceedings, 27 October 2015 ADJOURNMENT SES Week Mr HARPER (Thuringowa—ALP) (10.44 pm): I rise to talk about the SES in Townsville, Thuringowa and the broader area. On a perfect Sunday, 18 October, ...
Speech By Aaron Harper MEMBER FOR THURINGOWA Record of Proceedings, 29 October 2015 PUBLIC HEALTH (CHILD CARE VACCINATION) AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr HARPER (Thuringowa—ALP) (3.01 pm): It is good to get up and continue the good discussion on ...
Speech By Aaron Harper MEMBER FOR THURINGOWA Record of Proceedings, 16 July 2015 ADJOURNMENT Smallwood, Uncle A, Men’s Group Mr HARPER (Thuringowa—ALP) (1.32 am): Today I acknowledge the great work being done by a true community champion in the ...
Speech By Aaron Harper MEMBER FOR THURINGOWA Record of Proceedings, 23 August 2018 ADDRESS-IN-REPLY Mr HARPER (Thuringowa—ALP) (4.32 pm): It is a truly humbling experience to rise today to give my address-in-reply speech in the 56th Parliament as the ...
Speech By Aaron Harper MEMBER FOR THURINGOWA Record of Proceedings, 5 September 2018 ADJOURNMENT Project Red Socks; Police Resources Mr HARPER (Thuringowa—ALP) (7.29 pm): Mr Deputy Speaker, I start by commending you for your work with Project Red Socks. I ...
Speech By Aaron Harper MEMBER FOR THURINGOWA Record of Proceedings, 5 September 2018 DISABILITY SERVICES AND OTHER LEGISLATION (WORKER SCREENING) AMENDMENT BILL Mr HARPER (Thuringowa—ALP) (3.24 pm): I rise to support the Disability Services and Other ...
Speech By Aaron Harper MEMBER FOR THURINGOWA Record of Proceedings, 14 June 2018 ADJOURNMENT Clontarf Foundation Mr HARPER (Thuringowa—ALP) (2.03 am): I would like to tell the House about a special group of people who are making a huge difference to nearly ...
Speech By Aaron Harper MEMBER FOR THURINGOWA Record of Proceedings, 15 June 2018 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILL; REVENUE LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL; BETTING TAX BILL Mr HARPER (Thuringowa—ALP) (5.11 pm): Today I rise to support the ...
Speech By Aaron Harper MEMBER FOR THURINGOWA Record of Proceedings, 22 August 2018 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILL Health, Communities, Disability Services and Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Committee, Report Mr HARPER ...
Speech By Aaron Harper MEMBER FOR THURINGOWA Record of Proceedings, 23 August 2018 ADJOURNMENT Thurston, Mr J Mr HARPER (Thuringowa—ALP) (6.21 pm): Mr Deputy Speaker Stewart, I think you will enjoy this one, as tomorrow we celebrate the life of a true North ...
Speech By Aaron Harper MEMBER FOR THURINGOWA Record of Proceedings, 19 September 2018 NATIONAL REDRESS SCHEME FOR INSTITUTIONAL CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE (COMMONWEALTH POWERS) BILL Mr HARPER (Thuringowa—ALP) (12.01 pm): I rise to speak in support of the National ...
Speech By Aaron Harper MEMBER FOR THURINGOWA Record of Proceedings, 20 September 2018 PRIVATE MEMBERS' STATEMENTS Townsville, Crime Mr HARPER (Thuringowa—ALP) (2.04 pm): I have said in this House before that in relation to the broad and challenging issue of ...
Speech By Aaron Harper MEMBER FOR THURINGOWA Record of Proceedings, 16 October 2018 HEALTH, COMMUNITIES, DISABILITY SERVICES AND DOMESTIC AND FAMILY VIOLENCE PREVENTION COMMITTEE Report Mr HARPER (Thuringowa—ALP) (10.15 am): I lay upon the table of the ...
Speech By Aaron Harper MEMBER FOR THURINGOWA Record of Proceedings, 16 October 2018 MATTERS OF PUBLIC INTEREST Thuringowa Electorate, Road Infrastructure Mr HARPER (Thuringowa—ALP) (2.30 pm): I am pleased to report to the House that one of the most ...
Speech By Aaron Harper MEMBER FOR THURINGOWA Record of Proceedings, 16 October 2018 TERMINATION OF PREGNANCY BILL Mr HARPER (Thuringowa—ALP) (12.12 pm): As chair of the Health, Communities, Disability Services and Domestic and Family Violence Prevention ...
Speech By Aaron Harper MEMBER FOR THURINGOWA Record of Proceedings, 17 October 2018 HEALTH, COMMUNITIES, DISABILITY SERVICES AND DOMESTIC AND FAMILY VIOLENCE PREVENTION COMMITTEE Report Mr HARPER (Thuringowa—ALP) (10.15 am): I lay upon the table of the House ...
Speech By Aaron Harper MEMBER FOR THURINGOWA Record of Proceedings, 30 October 2018 HEALTH, COMMUNITIES, DISABILITY SERVICES AND DOMESTIC AND FAMILY VIOLENCE PREVENTION COMMITTEE Report Mr HARPER (Thuringowa—ALP) (10.14 am): Mr Speaker, thank you for being ...
Speech By Aaron Harper MEMBER FOR THURINGOWA Record of Proceedings, 30 October 2018 MATTER OF PUBLIC INTEREST Kirwan State High School Mr HARPER (Thuringowa—ALP) (2.31 pm): This speech is very special for every single student at Kirwan State High School, ...
Speech By Aaron Harper MEMBER FOR THURINGOWA Record of Proceedings, 31 October 2018 MOTION Minister for Health and Minister for Ambulance Services Mr HARPER (Thuringowa—ALP) (5.37 pm): Unsurprisingly, I rise to speak against the motion moved by the member ...
Speech By Aaron Harper MEMBER FOR THURINGOWA Record of Proceedings, 31 October 2018 HEALTH, COMMUNITIES, DISABILITY SERVICES AND DOMESTIC AND FAMILY VIOLENCE PREVENTION COMMITTEE Report Mr HARPER (Thuringowa—ALP) (10.11 am): I lay upon the table of the ...
Speech By Aaron Harper MEMBER FOR THURINGOWA Record of Proceedings, 13 November 2018 ADJOURNMENT Cricket Competition, Guns and Hoses Mr HARPER (Thuringowa—ALP) (7.31 pm): It is great to have the Minister for Police and Minister for Fire and Emergency ...
Speech By Aaron Harper MEMBER FOR THURINGOWA Record of Proceedings, 14 November 2018 HEALTH, COMMUNITIES, DISABILITY SERVICES AND DOMESTIC AND FAMILY VIOELNCE PREVENTION COMMITTEE Report Mr HARPER (Thuringowa—ALP) (10.10 am): I lay upon the table of the ...
Speech By Aaron Harper MEMBER FOR THURINGOWA Record of Proceedings, 5 September 2018 HEALTH, COMMUNITIES, DISABILITY SERVICES AND DOMESTIC AND FAMILY VIOLENCE PREVENTION COMMITTEE Report Mr HARPER (Thuringowa—ALP) (10.12 am): I lay upon the table of the ...
Speech By Aaron Harper MEMBER FOR THURINGOWA Record of Proceedings, 18 September 2018 POLICE POWERS AND RESPONSIBILITIES AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr HARPER (Thuringowa—ALP) (4.07 pm): I rise today to speak on the Police Powers and ...
Speech By Aaron Harper MEMBER FOR THURINGOWA Record of Proceedings, 19 September 2018 MOTION Palaszczuk Labor Government, Performance Mr HARPER (Thuringowa—ALP) (5.38 pm): I rise to oppose the motion moved by the Deputy Leader of the Opposition. I have to ...
Speech By Aaron Harper MEMBER FOR THURINGOWA Record of Proceedings, 21 March 2018 HOSPITAL FOUNDATIONS BILL Mr HARPER (Thuringowa—ALP) (11.37 am): As chair of the Health, Communities, Disability Services and Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Committee, ...
Speech By Aaron Harper MEMBER FOR THURINGOWA Record of Proceedings, 1 May 2018 MATTERS OF PUBLIC INTEREST Thuringowa Electorate, School Infrastructure Mr HARPER (Thuringowa—ALP) (2.21 pm): As members well know, the Palaszczuk Labor government continues to ...
Speech By Aaron Harper MEMBER FOR THURINGOWA Record of Proceedings, 1 May 2018 HEALTH, COMMUNITIES, DISABILITY SERVICES AND DOMESTIC AND FAMILY VIOLENCE PREVENTION COMMITTEE Report Mr HARPER (Thuringowa—ALP) (10.17 am): They say that we stand on the ...
Speech By Aaron Harper MEMBER FOR THURINGOWA Record of Proceedings, 2 May 2018 ADJOURNMENT Port of Townsville Mr HARPER (Thuringowa—ALP) (7.27 pm): With just a week to go before the federal budget is handed down, I want to ensure that North Queensland’s ...
Speech By Aaron Harper MEMBER FOR THURINGOWA Record of Proceedings, 16 May 2018 HEALTH, COMMUNITIES, DISABILITY SERVICES AND DOMESTIC AND FAMILY VIOLENCE PREVENTION COMMITTEE Report Mr HARPER (Thuringowa—ALP) (10.13 am): I lay upon the table of the House ...
Speech By Aaron Harper MEMBER FOR THURINGOWA Record of Proceedings, 16 May 2018 ADJOURNMENT The Cure Starts Now Mr HARPER (Thuringowa—ALP) (7.16 pm): Each year in the parliament I support a local charity, which of course has seen me wearing a bright pink ...
Speech By Aaron Harper MEMBER FOR THURINGOWA Record of Proceedings, 17 May 2018 PRIVATE MEMBER'S STATEMENT Heatley, School Security; Thurston, Mr J Mr HARPER (Thuringowa—ALP) (2.57 pm): At the November 2017 state election the suburb of Heatley became part ...
Speech By Aaron Harper MEMBER FOR THURINGOWA Record of Proceedings, 15 February 2018 MOTION Sessional Orders Mr HARPER (Thuringowa—ALP) (5.49 pm): I rise to oppose the amendment to the sessional orders moved by the Manager of Opposition Business and member ...
Speech By Aaron Harper MEMBER FOR THURINGOWA Record of Proceedings, 6 March 2018 MATTERS OF PUBLIC INTEREST Townsville Mr HARPER (Thuringowa—ALP) (2.20 pm): It seems that the LNP has learnt nothing, given the hypocrisy that we have just heard. The people of ...
Speech By Aaron Harper MEMBER FOR THURINGOWA Record of Proceedings, 20 March 2018 MATTERS OF PUBLIC INTEREST Land 400 Mr HARPER (Thuringowa—ALP) (2.21 pm): It is always a pleasure to follow the member for Everton. Clearly he still has no idea. What a great ...
Speech By Aaron Harper MEMBER FOR THURINGOWA Record of Proceedings, 20 March 2018 ADJOURNMENT Gtec Mr HARPER (Thuringowa—ALP) (7.22 pm): This evening I want to share with the House my observations of a unique group of people who run a local training and ...
Speech By Aaron Harper MEMBER FOR THURINGOWA Record of Proceedings, 13 June 2017 MATTERS OF PUBLIC INTEREST Thuringowa Electorate, Renewable Energy Mr HARPER (Thuringowa—ALP) (11.44 am): It is fantastic to talk about renewables in Thuringowa, and today I ...
Speech By Aaron Harper MEMBER FOR THURINGOWA Record of Proceedings, 15 June 2017 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILL; REVENUE LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr HARPER (Thuringowa—ALP) (5.00 pm): I have been looking forward to adding something ...
Speech By Aaron Harper MEMBER FOR THURINGOWA Record of Proceedings, 8 August 2017 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILL: HEALTH, COMMUNITIES, DISABILITY SERVICES AND DOMESTIC AND FAMILY VIOLENCE PREVENTION COMMITTEE Mr HARPER (Thuringowa—ALP) ...
Speech By Aaron Harper MEMBER FOR THURINGOWA Record of Proceedings, 9 August 2017 ADJOURNMENT Suicide Prevention Mr HARPER (Thuringowa—ALP) (10.15 pm): I would like to share with the House some important news occurring in our city of Townsville around a ...
Speech By Aaron Harper MEMBER FOR THURINGOWA Record of Proceedings, 14 February 2017 MATTER OF PUBLIC INTEREST Townsville, Crime Mr HARPER (Thuringowa—ALP) (12.53 pm): It is a good start to the year that in the first sitting week I can rise to inform the ...
Speech By Aaron Harper MEMBER FOR THURINGOWA Record of Proceedings, 28 February 2017 MENTAL HEALTH AMENDMENT BILL Mr HARPER (Thuringowa—ALP) (3.40 pm): I rise to speak in support of the Mental Health Amendment Bill 2016. The Palaszczuk government is ...
Speech By Aaron Harper MEMBER FOR THURINGOWA Record of Proceedings, 1 March 2017 ADJOURNMENT Callanan, Dr V Mr HARPER (Thuringowa—ALP) (10.42 pm): I rise tonight to speak about one of the truly great Queensland medical professionals who was duly recognised ...
Speech By Aaron Harper MEMBER FOR THURINGOWA Record of Proceedings, 21 March 2017 MATTERS OF PUBLIC INTEREST Thuringowa Electorate, Youth Justice Mr HARPER (Thuringowa—ALP) (12.24 pm): I too join the member for Townsville to reflect on positive news and the ...
Speech By Aaron Harper MEMBER FOR THURINGOWA Record of Proceedings, 23 March 2017 PRIVATE MEMBER'S STATEMENT Kirwan State High School Mr HARPER (Thuringowa—ALP) (2.42 pm): I rise today to share the great news that the 2,300 students, staff, P&C and the ...
Speech By Aaron Harper MEMBER FOR THURINGOWA Record of Proceedings, 9 May 2017 ADJOURNMENT Ambulance Service, Kirwan Station Mr HARPER (Thuringowa—ALP) (7.36 pm): Since being elected in 2015 I have given a commitment to my constituents and staff of the local ...
Speech By Aaron Harper MEMBER FOR THURINGOWA Record of Proceedings, 11 May 2017 PRIVATE MEMBERS' STATEMENTS Tropical Cyclone Debbie Mr HARPER (Thuringowa—ALP) (3.12 pm): Much has been said during this sitting week with regard to the outstanding response ...
Speech By Leanne Donaldson MEMBER FOR BUNDABERG Record of Proceedings, 23 May 2017 PUBLIC HEALTH (INFECTION CONTROL) AMENDMENT BILL Ms DONALDSON (Bundaberg—ALP) (4.56 pm): I rise to contribute to the Public Health (Infection Control) Amendment Bill 2017. ...
Speech By Aaron Harper MEMBER FOR THURINGOWA Record of Proceedings, 24 October 2017 MATTERS OF PUBLIC INTEREST Thuringowa Electorate Mr HARPER (Thuringowa—ALP) (2.58 pm): What an underwhelming contribution from the member for Burleigh. I rise to share with ...
Speech By Aaron Harper MEMBER FOR THURINGOWA Record of Proceedings, 26 October 2017 CHILD PROTECTION REFORM AMENDMENT BILL Mr HARPER (Thuringowa—ALP) (5.44 pm): I rise to make a contribution to the Child Protection Reform Amendment Bill 2017. At the outset ...
Speech By Aaron Harper MEMBER FOR THURINGOWA Record of Proceedings, 26 October 2017 BUILDING INDUSTRY FAIRNESS (SECURITY OF PAYMENT) BILL Mr HARPER (Thuringowa—ALP) (4.15 pm): I rise to speak in support of the Building Industry Fairness (Security of Payment) ...
Speech By Aaron Harper MEMBER FOR THURINGOWA Record of Proceedings, 7 September 2017 PRIVATE MEMBER'S STATEMENT Octopus Foundation Mr HARPER (Thuringowa—ALP) (2.33 pm): Sometimes we need to be a little bit brave to be a member of parliament. The Golden ...
Speech By Aaron Harper MEMBER FOR THURINGOWA Record of Proceedings, 10 October 2017 UNIVERSITY LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr HARPER (Thuringowa—ALP) (3.33 pm): I rise to support and make my contribution to the debate of the University Legislation Amendment ...
Speech By Aaron Harper MEMBER FOR THURINGOWA Record of Proceedings, 12 October 2017 ADJOURNMENT Jackway, Mr J Mr HARPER (Thuringowa—ALP) (7.08 pm): I rise to share news of a very special event that occurred in Thuringowa just a few months ago. As most on ...
Speech By Aaron Harper MEMBER FOR THURINGOWA Record of Proceedings, 6 September 2017 HEALTH PRACTITIONER REGULATION NATIONAL LAW AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr HARPER (Thuringowa—ALP) (4.50 pm): It is wonderful to hear bipartisanship from the member ...
Speech By Aaron Harper MEMBER FOR THURINGOWA Record of Proceedings, 5 September 2017 MATTERS OF PUBLIC INTEREST Townsville Stadium Mr HARPER (Thuringowa—ALP) (12.15 pm): On Friday, 18 August at 9 am a very special event occurred in Townsville. Townsville ...
Speech By Aaron Harper MEMBER FOR THURINGOWA Record of Proceedings, 2 March 2017 HEALTH, COMMUNITIES, DISABILITY SERVICES AND DOMESTIC AND FAMILY VIOLENCE PREVENTION COMMITTEE: REPORT, MOTION TO TAKE NOTE Mr HARPER (Thuringowa—ALP) (12.28 pm): As a member of ...
Speech By Aaron Harper MEMBER FOR THURINGOWA Record of Proceedings, 25 May 2017 PRIVATE MEMBER'S STATEMENT Riverway Drive, Upgrade Mr HARPER (Thuringowa—ALP) (2.58 pm): Today I am excited. It is a great pleasure to report to the parliament that, after years ...
Speech By Aaron Harper MEMBER FOR THURINGOWA Record of Proceedings, 3 September 2019 HEALTH, COMMUNITIES, DISABILITY SERVICES AND DOMESTIC AND FAMILY VIOLENCE PREVENTION COMMITTEE Report Mr HARPER (Thuringowa—ALP) (10.13 am): I lay upon the table of the ...
Speech By Aaron Harper MEMBER FOR THURINGOWA Record of Proceedings, 3 September 2019 MATTER OF PUBLIC INTEREST Townsville, Community Safety Mr HARPER (Thuringowa—ALP) (2.40 pm): I am proud to talk about our achievements in Townsville. I apologise to the ...
Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR TRAEGER Record of Proceedings, 3 September 2019 TRANSPORT LEGISLATION (ROAD SAFETY AND OTHER MATTERS) AMENDMENT BILL Mr KATTER (Traeger—KAP) (6.24 pm): I rise to make a contribution to the debate on the Transport ...
Speech By Aaron Harper MEMBER FOR THURINGOWA Record of Proceedings, 4 September 2019 MEDICINES AND POISONS BILL THERAPEUTIC GOODS BILL Mr HARPER (Thuringowa—ALP) (5.10 pm): I rise to speak in the cognate debate of the Medicines and Poisons Bill 2019 and the ...
Speech By Aaron Harper MEMBER FOR THURINGOWA Record of Proceedings, 4 September 2019 ADJOURNMENT Townsville, Police Resources; LearnIt Mr HARPER (Thuringowa—ALP) (7.05 pm): It is interesting to follow on from the previous speaker, who talked about police. ...
Speech By Aaron Harper MEMBER FOR THURINGOWA Record of Proceedings, 22 October 2019 HEALTH, COMMUNITIES, DISABILITY SERVICES AND DOMESTIC AND FAMILY VIOLENCE PREVENTION COMMITTEE Report Mr HARPER (Thuringowa—ALP) (10.14 am): I lay upon the table of the House ...
Speech By Aaron Harper MEMBER FOR THURINGOWA Record of Proceedings, 23 October 2019 MOTION Queensland Health Mr HARPER (Thuringowa—ALP) (5.35 pm): I rise to oppose the motion moved by the member for Mudgeeraba. The hypocrisy! How dare the LNP members sack ...
Speech By Aaron Harper MEMBER FOR THURINGOWA Record of Proceedings, 23 October 2019 SUMMARY OFFENCES AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr HARPER (Thuringowa—ALP) (4.33 pm): I rise to speak on the Summary Offences and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2019. ...
Speech By Aaron Harper MEMBER FOR THURINGOWA Record of Proceedings, 23 October 2019 ADJOURNMENT Townsville, Community Safety Mr HARPER (Thuringowa—ALP) (7.15 pm): I want to acknowledge the Scouts in the public gallery. I am a big supporter of Scouts in ...
Speech By Aaron Harper MEMBER FOR THURINGOWA Record of Proceedings, 24 October 2019 ADJOURNMENT Townsville, Community Safety; Thompson, Mr P Mr HARPER (Thuringowa—ALP) (6.21 pm): I am a bit angry and upset because I was going to speak on good things ...
Speech By Aaron Harper MEMBER FOR THURINGOWA Record of Proceedings, 26 November 2019 MATTER OF PUBLIC INTEREST Upper Ross Police Facility Mr HARPER (Thuringowa—ALP) (2.40 pm): On 19 November, I had the pleasure of joining many Thuringowa community ...
Speech By Aaron Harper MEMBER FOR THURINGOWA Record of Proceedings, 27 November 2019 HEALTH, COMMUNITIES, DISABILITY SERVICES AND DOMESTIC AND FAMILY VIOLENCE PREVENTION COMMITTEE Report Mr HARPER (Thuringowa—ALP) (10.15 am): I lay upon the table of the ...
Speech By Aaron Harper MEMBER FOR THURINGOWA Record of Proceedings, 5 September 2019 MOTION Newman LNP Government, Performance Mr HARPER (Thuringowa—ALP) (12.16 pm): What an underwhelming contribution from the member for Burleigh. I am very proud to be the ...
Speech By Aaron Harper MEMBER FOR THURINGOWA Record of Proceedings, 5 September 2019 ADJOURNMENT Palaszczuk Labor Government, North Queensland, Achievements Mr HARPER (Thuringowa—ALP) (4.52 pm): Mr Speaker, I would like to thank you, the Premier and every ...
Speech By Aaron Harper MEMBER FOR THURINGOWA Record of Proceedings, 17 October 2019 PRIVATE MEMBER'S STATEMENT World Mental Health Day; Townsville, World Record Mr HARPER (Thuringowa—ALP) (2.10 pm): It is always a pleasure to follow the member for ...
Speech By Aaron Harper MEMBER FOR THURINGOWA Record of Proceedings, 27 November 2019 HEALTH TRANSPARENCY BILL Mr HARPER (Thuringowa—ALP) (4.50 pm): I rise to support the Health Transparency Bill. This bill was a very important piece of work to our committee ...
Speech By Aaron Harper MEMBER FOR THURINGOWA Record of Proceedings, 28 November 2019 HEALTH, COMMUNITIES, DISABILITY SERVICES AND DOMESTIC AND FAMILY VIOLENCE PREVENTION COMMITTEE Report Mr HARPER (Thuringowa—ALP) (10.40 am): I lay upon the table of the ...
Speech By Aaron Harper MEMBER FOR THURINGOWA Record of Proceedings, 2 April 2019 MATTER OF PUBLIC INTEREST Townsville, Resources Mr HARPER (Thuringowa—ALP) (2.39 pm): Obviously I had some effect last week when I got up and yelled and screamed about Canberra ...
Speech By Aaron Harper MEMBER FOR THURINGOWA Record of Proceedings, 3 April 2019 HEALTH AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr HARPER (Thuringowa—ALP) (3.12 pm): I rise to speak in support of the Health and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2018 in its ...
Speech By Aaron Harper MEMBER FOR THURINGOWA Record of Proceedings, 4 April 2019 HEALTH, COMMUNITIES, DISABILITY SERVICES AND DOMESTIC AND FAMILY VIOLENCE PREVENTION COMMITTEE Report Mr HARPER (Thuringowa—ALP) (10.14 am): I lay upon the table of the House ...
Speech By Aaron Harper MEMBER FOR THURINGOWA Record of Proceedings, 30 April 2019 HEALTH LEGISLATION (SCOPE OF PRACTICE) AMENDMENT REGULATION Disallowance of Statutory Instrument Mr HARPER (Thuringowa—ALP) (6.08 pm): I rise to speak against the member for ...
Speech By Aaron Harper MEMBER FOR THURINGOWA Record of Proceedings, 26 February 2019 MOTION Natural Disasters Mr HARPER (Thuringowa—ALP) (3.34 pm): I rise to speak in support of the motion, moved by our Premier, which acknowledges with great sadness the ...
Speech By Aaron Harper MEMBER FOR THURINGOWA Record of Proceedings, 26 March 2019 SAFER WATERWAYS BILL Mr HARPER (Thuringowa—ALP) (6.40 pm): I rise to oppose the Safer Waterways Bill as introduced by the member for Hill. They got it wrong from the get-go by ...
Speech By Aaron Harper MEMBER FOR THURINGOWA Record of Proceedings, 28 March 2019 PRIVATE MEMBER'S STATEMENT Townsville, Road Infrastructure Mr HARPER (Thuringowa—ALP) (2.32 pm): As a fellow member in Townsville, Mr Deputy Speaker Stewart, you know that we ...
Speech By Aaron Harper MEMBER FOR THURINGOWA Record of Proceedings, 28 March 2019 HEALTH, COMMUNITIES, DISBILITY SERVICES AND DOMESTIC AND FAMILY VIOLENCE PREVENTION COMMITTEE Report Mr HARPER (Thuringowa—ALP) (10.15 am): I lay upon the table of the House ...
Speech By Aaron Harper MEMBER FOR THURINGOWA Record of Proceedings, 2 May 2019 HEALTH AND WELLBEING QUEENSLAND BILL Mr HARPER (Thuringowa—ALP) (12.42 pm): I rise to support the Health and Wellbeing Queensland Bill 2019. I start by thanking all members of the ...
Speech By Aaron Harper MEMBER FOR THURINGOWA Record of Proceedings, 14 May 2019 MATTER OF PUBLIC INTEREST Townsville, Youth Crime Mr HARPER (Thuringowa—ALP) (2.33 pm): I rise to inform the House about our ongoing efforts in Townsville to reduce youth crime ...
Speech By Aaron Harper MEMBER FOR THURINGOWA Record of Proceedings, 11 June 2019 HEALTH, COMMUNITIES, DISABILITY SERVICES AND DOMESTIC AND FAMILY VIOLENCE PREVENTION COMMITTEE Report Mr HARPER (Thuringowa—ALP) (10.15 am): I lay upon the table of the House ...
Speech By Aaron Harper MEMBER FOR THURINGOWA Record of Proceedings, 12 June 2019 PRIVATE MEMBER'S STATEMENT Ambulance Service Mr HARPER (Thuringowa—ALP) (2.34 pm): As a former paramedic of some 28 years, I know the good job that our ambulance staff do in ...
Speech By Aaron Harper MEMBER FOR THURINGOWA Record of Proceedings, 13 June 2019 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILL; REVENUE AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr HARPER (Thuringowa—ALP) (3.50 pm): I rise to speak in support of the ...
Speech By Aaron Harper MEMBER FOR THURINGOWA Record of Proceedings, 20 August 2019 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL APPROPRIATION BILL Consideration in Detail (Cognate Debate) Appropriation Bill Health, Communities, Disability Services and Domestic and Family ...
Speech By Aaron Harper MEMBER FOR THURINGOWA Record of Proceedings, 20 August 2019 HEALTH, COMMUNITIES, DISABILITY SERVICES AND DOMESTIC AND FAMILY VIOLENCE PREVENTION COMMITEE Report Mr HARPER (Thuringowa—ALP) (10.12 am): I lay upon the table of the House ...
Speech By Aaron Harper MEMBER FOR THURINGOWA Record of Proceedings, 14 February 2019 HEALTH, COMMUNITIES, DISABILITY SERVICES AND DOMESTIC AND FAMILY VIOLENCE PREVENTION COMMITTEE Report Mr HARPER (Thuringowa—ALP) (10.13 am): I lay upon the table of the ...
Speech By Aaron Harper MEMBER FOR THURINGOWA Record of Proceedings, 14 February 2019 HEALTH, COMMUNITIES, DISABILITY SERVICES AND DOMESTIC AND FAMILY VIOLENCE PREVENTION COMMITTEE Mr HARPER (Thuringowa—ALP) (3.00 pm): I move— That the House take note of the ...
Speech By Aaron Harper MEMBER FOR THURINGOWA Record of Proceedings, 14 February 2019 HEALTH PRACTITIONER REGULATION NATIONAL LAW AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr HARPER (Thuringowa—ALP) (5.40 pm): I rise to support the Health Practitioner Regulation ...
Speech By Aaron Harper MEMBER FOR THURINGOWA Record of Proceedings, 30 April 2019 MATTERS OF PUBLIC INTEREST Townsville Mr HARPER (Thuringowa—ALP) (2.57 pm): I am glad to have Deputy Speaker Stewart in the chair because I am going to talk about Townsville. ...
Speech By Aaron Harper MEMBER FOR THURINGOWA Record of Proceedings, 1 May 2019 HEALTH, COMMUNITIES, DISABILITY SERVICES AND DOMESTIC AND FAMILY VIOLENCE PREVENTION COMMITTEE Report Mr HARPER (Thuringowa—ALP) (10.14 am): I lay upon the table of the House ...
Speech By Aaron Harper MEMBER FOR THURINGOWA Record of Proceedings, 1 May 2019 MOTION Queensland Health; No Confidence in Minister for Health Mr HARPER (Thuringowa—ALP) (5.37 pm): I rise to speak against the member for Mudgeeraba’s motion. This motion is ...
Speech By Aaron Harper MEMBER FOR THURINGOWA Record of Proceedings, 12 February 2019 MATTER OF PUBLIC INTEREST Weather Events, Floods Mr HARPER (Thuringowa—ALP) (2.10 pm): Mr Deputy Speaker, as you know yourself, in describing what our Townsville community ...
Speech By Aaron Harper MEMBER FOR THURINGOWA Record of Proceedings, 22 August 2019 PRIVATE MEMBER'S STATEMENT Thuringowa Electorate, Riverway Drive Mr HARPER (Thuringowa—ALP) (2.47 pm): It has been a little while since we have been able to get up in this ...
Speech By Aaron Harper MEMBER FOR THURINGOWA Record of Proceedings, 14 February 2019 HEALTH, COMMUNITIES, DISABILITY SERVICES AND DOMESTIC AND FAMILY VIOLENCE PREVENTION COMMITTEE Issues Paper Mr HARPER (Thuringowa—ALP) (10.14 am): I lay upon the table of ...
Speech By Aaron Harper MEMBER FOR THURINGOWA Record of Proceedings, 17 March 2020 MATTER OF PUBLIC INTEREST Coronavirus, Response Mr HARPER (Thuringowa—ALP) (1.38 pm): We have seen a very strong, sensible and early response to COVID-19 from the Queensland ...
Speech By Jarrod Bleijie MEMBER FOR KAWANA Record of Proceedings, 20 May 2020 MOTION Palaszczuk Labor Government, Integrity Mr BLEIJIE (Kawana—LNP) (5.56 pm): The Liberal National Party in Queensland will not be lectured to by the Labor Party on integrity, ...
Speech By Aaron Harper MEMBER FOR THURINGOWA Record of Proceedings, 21 May 2020 PRIVATE MEMBER'S STATEMENT Thuringowa Electorate, Coronavirus Mr HARPER (Thuringowa—ALP) (2.21 pm): I want to begin by thanking my community for responding so well to the ...
Speech By Aaron Harper MEMBER FOR THURINGOWA Record of Proceedings, 17 June 2020 COMMUNITY SERVICES INDUSTRY (PORTABLE LONG SERVICE LEAVE) BILL Mr HARPER (Thuringowa—ALP) (12.32 pm): I rise to speak in the debate on the portable long service leave bill ...
Speech By Aaron Harper MEMBER FOR THURINGOWA Record of Proceedings, 4 February 2020 MATTER OF PUBLIC INTEREST Thuringowa Electorate Mr HARPER (Thuringowa—ALP) (2.20 pm): We have kicked off the year 2020 in far better shape than our start in 2019 following ...
Speech By Aaron Harper MEMBER FOR THURINGOWA Record of Proceedings, 20 February 2020 PRIVATE MEMBER'S STATEMENT Police Charity Ball, Townsville Hospital Foundation Mr HARPER (Thuringowa—ALP) (2.22 pm): Thank you, Mr Deputy Speaker. I note your nice tie! In ...
Speech By Aaron Harper MEMBER FOR THURINGOWA Record of Proceedings, 16 February 2016 ADJOURNMENT Townsville, Jobs Mr HARPER (Thuringowa—ALP) (10.03 pm): I rise to speak about the way we started the year 2016 in Townsville—in the worst possible way. I ...
Speech By Aaron Harper MEMBER FOR THURINGOWA Record of Proceedings, 17 February 2016 TACKLING ALCOHOL-FUELLED VIOLENCE LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL; LIQUOR AND FAIR TRADING LEGISLATION (RED TAPE REDUCTION) AMENDMENT BILL Mr HARPER (Thuringowa—ALP) (9.13 ...
Speech By Aaron Harper MEMBER FOR THURINGOWA Record of Proceedings, 18 February 2016 MENTAL HEALTH BILL; MENTAL HEALTH (RECOVERY MODEL) BILL Mr HARPER (Thuringowa—ALP) (4.14 pm): I rise today to give my support to the government’s Mental Health Bill. In ...
Speech By Aaron Harper MEMBER FOR THURINGOWA Record of Proceedings, 23 February 2016 TOBACCO AND OTHER SMOKING PRODUCTS (SMOKE-FREE PLACES) AMENDMENT BILL; TOBACCO AND OTHER SMOKING PRODUCTS (EXTENSION OF SMOKING BANS) AMENDMENT BILL Mr HARPER ...
Speech By Aaron Harper MEMBER FOR THURINGOWA Record of Proceedings, 25 May 2016 ADJOURNMENT Kirwan, Queensland Ambulance Service Mr HARPER (Thuringowa—ALP) (1.05 am): I rise to share my recent experience in joining the crews of the Queensland Ambulance ...
Speech By Aaron Harper MEMBER FOR THURINGOWA Record of Proceedings, 26 May 2016 PRIVATE MEMBER'S STATEMENT Sale of Public Assets Mr HARPER (Thuringowa—ALP) (2.43 pm): I, too, acknowledge the member for Clayfield’s interesting rise to the position of ...
Speech By Aaron Harper MEMBER FOR THURINGOWA Record of Proceedings, 14 June 2016 MATTERS OF PUBLIC INTEREST Townsville, Infrastructure Mr HARPER (Thuringowa—ALP) (11.42 am): I rise to talk about the great news that was on the front page of yesterday’s ...
Speech By Aaron Harper MEMBER FOR THURINGOWA Record of Proceedings, 15 June 2016 ELECTRICITY AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr HARPER (Thuringowa—ALP) (5.58 pm): I rise this evening to speak in support of the Electricity and Other Legislation ...
Speech By Aaron Harper MEMBER FOR THURINGOWA Record of Proceedings, 16 June 2016 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILL; DUTIES AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr HARPER (Thuringowa—ALP) (4.16 pm): I rise to make a positive contribution ...
Speech By Aaron Harper MEMBER FOR THURINGOWA Record of Proceedings, 17 March 2016 VEGETATION MANAGEMENT (REINSTATEMENT) AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL, REPORTING DATE Mr HARPER (Thuringowa—ALP) (11.27 pm): I rise to speak in support of the motion ...
Speech By Aaron Harper MEMBER FOR THURINGOWA Record of Proceedings, 21 April 2016 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION (CHAIR OF RESPONSIBILITY) AMENDMENT BILL Mr HARPER (Thuringowa—ALP) (1.43 am): I rise this morning to give my passionate and unwavering support to ...
Speech By Aaron Harper MEMBER FOR THURINGOWA Record of Proceedings, 21 April 2016 PRIVATE MEMBERS' STATEMENTS Queensland Nickel Mr HARPER (Thuringowa—ALP) (2.46 pm): I rise today to update the House on the situation in Townsville following the ...
Speech By Aaron Harper MEMBER FOR THURINGOWA Record of Proceedings, 11 May 2016 CHILD PROTECTION REFORM AMENDMENT BILL; DIRECTOR OF CHILD PROTECTION LITIGATION BILL Mr HARPER (Thuringowa—ALP) (5.09 pm): I rise today to speak in support of both bills—the ...
Speech By Aaron Harper MEMBER FOR THURINGOWA Record of Proceedings, 12 May 2016 HOSPITAL AND HEALTH BOARDS (SAFE NURSE-TO-PATIENT AND MIDWIFE-TO-PATIENT RATIOS) AMENDMENT BILL Mr HARPER (Thuringowa—ALP) (5.38 pm): I rise to speak in support of the ...
Speech By Aaron Harper MEMBER FOR THURINGOWA Record of Proceedings, 24 February 2016 HEALTH LEGISLATION (WAITING LIST INTEGRITY) AMENDMENT BILL Mr HARPER (Thuringowa—ALP) (9.43 pm): I rise tonight as a member of the Health and Ambulance Services ...
Speech By Aaron Harper MEMBER FOR THURINGOWA Record of Proceedings, 25 February 2016 HEALTH LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr HARPER (Thuringowa—ALP) (5.18 pm): I rise to add my contribution as a committee member and to give my support to the government’s ...
Speech By John-Paul Langbroek MEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISE Record of Proceedings, 15 March 2016 PRIVATE MEMBER'S STATEMENT Palaszczuk Labor Government, Performance Mr LANGBROEK (Surfers Paradise—LNP) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (10.14 am): As they ...
Speech By Aaron Harper MEMBER FOR THURINGOWA Record of Proceedings, 15 March 2016 DISABILITY SERVICES AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr HARPER (Thuringowa—ALP) (5.27 pm): I rise to speak in support of the Disability Services and Other Legislation ...
Speech By Aaron Harper MEMBER FOR THURINGOWA Record of Proceedings, 30 August 2016 PUBLIC SAFETY BUSINESS AGENCY AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr HARPER (Thuringowa—ALP) (4.10 pm): I rise today to make a contribution to the Public Safety Business ...
Speech By Aaron Harper MEMBER FOR THURINGOWA Record of Proceedings, 31 August 2016 FIRE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES (DOMESTIC SMOKE ALARMS) AMENDMENT BILL; FIRE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES (SMOKE ALARMS) AMENDMENT BILL Mr HARPER (Thuringowa—ALP) (9.23 pm): I rise ...
Speech By Aaron Harper MEMBER FOR THURINGOWA Record of Proceedings, 31 August 2016 ADJOURNMENT Townsville Stadium Mr HARPER (Thuringowa—ALP) (11.31 pm): I would like to update the House on the fantastic announcement that local companies and contractors ...
Speech By Aaron Harper MEMBER FOR THURINGOWA Record of Proceedings, 13 September 2016 MATTERS OF PUBLIC INTEREST Townsville, Youth Crime Mr HARPER (Thuringowa—ALP) (12.06 pm): Youth crime in Townsville has been an issue over a number of years and ...
Speech By Aaron Harper MEMBER FOR THURINGOWA Record of Proceedings, 17 June 2016 YOUTH JUSTICE AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL 2015; YOUTH JUSTICE AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL 2016 Mr HARPER (Thuringowa—ALP) (11.02 pm): I rise to add my ...
Speech By Aaron Harper MEMBER FOR THURINGOWA Record of Proceedings, 16 August 2016 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILL Mr HARPER (Thuringowa—ALP) (10.10 pm): I rise to contribute to the 2016-17 budget estimates process in relation to the ...
Speech By Aaron Harper MEMBER FOR THURINGOWA Record of Proceedings, 16 August 2016 MATTERS OF PUBLIC INTEREST Central Queensland University Mr HARPER (Thuringowa—ALP) (12.31 pm): On 9 August, just seven days ago, an important event occurred in an area ...
Speech By Aaron Harper MEMBER FOR THURINGOWA Record of Proceedings, 14 September 2016 CHILD PROTECTION (MANDATORY REPORTING—MASON'S LAW) AMENDMENT BILL Mr HARPER (Thuringowa—ALP) (9.17 pm): I rise to make a contribution in support of the Child Protection ...
Speech By Aaron Harper MEMBER FOR THURINGOWA Record of Proceedings, 23 February 2016 MATTERS OF PUBLIC INTEREST Paramedics, Assaults Mr HARPER (Thuringowa—ALP) (12.10 pm): Today I rise to discuss with the House the worrying increase in the incidence of ...
Speech By Aaron Harper MEMBER FOR THURINGOWA Record of Proceedings, 24 May 2016 MATTER OF PUBLIC INTEREST Thuringowa Electorate Mr HARPER (Thuringowa—ALP) (12.24 pm): Thuringowa is an expansive, youthful electorate with a number of growth corridors like ...
Speech By Aaron Harper MEMBER FOR THURINGOWA Record of Proceedings, 16 March 2016 ADJOURNMENT Upper Ross Community Voice Mr HARPER (Thuringowa—ALP) (8.18 pm): I rise tonight to inform the House of a fantastic group of individuals who are leading the way ...
Speech By Aaron Harper MEMBER FOR THURINGOWA Record of Proceedings, 11 October 2016 DOMESTIC AND FAMILY VIOLENCE PROTECTION AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr HARPER (Thuringowa—ALP) (5.45 pm): I rise today to speak to and support the Domestic and ...
Speech By Aaron Harper MEMBER FOR THURINGOWA Record of Proceedings, 11 October 2016 MATTERS OF PUBLIC INTEREST Townsville Mr HARPER (Thuringowa—ALP) (12.20 pm): I would like to share with the parliament the positive impact that our Premier and cabinet ...
Speech By Aaron Harper MEMBER FOR THURINGOWA Record of Proceedings, 12 October 2016 PUBLIC HEALTH (MEDICINAL CANNABIS) BILL Mr HARPER (Thuringowa—ALP) (8.57 pm): I rise to give my contribution to the Public Health (Medicinal Cannabis) Bill 2016. ...
Speech By Aaron Harper MEMBER FOR THURINGOWA Record of Proceedings, 29 November 2016 ADJOURNMENT Townsville, Crime Mr HARPER (Thuringowa—ALP) (10.49 pm): I rise tonight to speak on the subject of crime issues that have challenged Townsville and caused us so ...
Speech By Aaron Harper MEMBER FOR THURINGOWA Record of Proceedings, 2 November 2016 ADOPTION AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr HARPER (Thuringowa—ALP) (10.15 pm): I rise this evening to speak on the Adoption and Other Legislation Amendment Bill ...
Speech By Aaron Harper MEMBER FOR THURINGOWA Record of Proceedings, 3 November 2016 PRIVATE MEMBER'S STATEMENT Thuringowa Electorate, Roadworks Mr HARPER (Thuringowa—ALP) (2.33 pm): I am proud to inform the House that Thuringowa has received much needed ...
Speech By Aaron Harper MEMBER FOR THURINGOWA Record of Proceedings, 1 November 2016 ADJOURNMENT Thuringowa Rapid Action and Patrol Hub Mr HARPER (Thuringowa—ALP) (6.58 pm): I rise tonight to speak about my recent work with the QPS Thuringowa Rapid Action ...
Speech By Aaron Harper MEMBER FOR THURINGOWA Record of Proceedings, 10 November 2016 ADJOURNMENT Thuringowa Electorate, Crime Mr HARPER (Thuringowa—ALP) (7.00 pm): I rise tonight to speak about the ongoing crime issues affecting Townsville City and my ...
Speech By Aaron Harper MEMBER FOR THURINGOWA Record of Proceedings, 10 September 2020 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL APPROPRIATION BILL Mr HARPER (Thuringowa—ALP) (11.32 am): I rise today to support and give my contribution to the appropriation bills 2020. ...
Speech By Aaron Harper MEMBER FOR THURINGOWA Record of Proceedings, 3 December 2020 DISABILITY SERVICES AND OTHER LEGISLATION (WORKER SCREENING) AMENDMENT BILL Mr HARPER (Thuringowa—ALP) (12.49 pm): I rise to speak in support of the worker screening bill ...
Speech By Aaron Harper MEMBER FOR THURINGOWA Record of Proceedings, 4 December 2020 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) (2020-2021) BILL APPROPRIATION (2020-2021) BILL Mr HARPER (Thuringowa—ALP) (12.16 pm): I have been looking forward to this, particularly after that ...
Speech By Aaron Harper MEMBER FOR THURINGOWA Record of Proceedings, 18 June 2020 HEALTH, COMMUNITIES, DISABILITY SERVICES AND DOMESTIC AND FAMILY VIOLENCE PREVENTION COMMITTEE Report, Motion to Take Note Mr HARPER (Thuringowa—ALP) (3.01 pm): I move— That the ...
Speech By Aaron Harper MEMBER FOR THURINGOWA Record of Proceedings, 18 June 2020 HEALTH, COMMUNITIES, DISABILITY SERVICES AND DOMESTIC AND FAMILY VIOLENCE PREVENTION COMMITTEE Report, Motion to Take Note Mr HARPER (Thuringowa—ALP) (3.54 pm): I move— That the ...
Speech By Aaron Harper MEMBER FOR THURINGOWA Record of Proceedings, 18 June 2020 PRIVATE MEMBER'S STATEMENT LNP Opposition Mr HARPER (Thuringowa—ALP) (2.34 pm): This week we have seen the hypocrisy and chaos of the LNP on display for all of Queensland to ...
Speech By Aaron Harper MEMBER FOR THURINGOWA Record of Proceedings, 15 July 2020 MOTION Coronavirus, JobKeeper Mr HARPER (Thuringowa—ALP) (4.16 pm): I rise to support the motion. North Queensland has been hit hard by COVID-19. Our government has responded ...
Speech By Aaron Harper MEMBER FOR THURINGOWA Record of Proceedings, 15 July 2020 MOTION Youth Crime Mr HARPER (Thuringowa—ALP) (5.31 pm): I always like to contribute in the ‘scream’. They cannot be taking their motion too seriously. It is the member for ...
Speech By Aaron Harper MEMBER FOR THURINGOWA Record of Proceedings, 16 July 2020 PRIVATE MEMBER'S STATEMENT Drive It NQ Mr HARPER (Thuringowa—ALP) (2.09 pm): In responding to COVID-19, we must unite and recover for Queensland. As we have heard said many ...
Speech By Aaron Harper MEMBER FOR THURINGOWA Record of Proceedings, 13 August 2020 PRIVATE MEMBER'S STATEMENT Thuringowa Electorate Mr HARPER (Thuringowa—ALP) (2.28 pm): I am proud to be part of the Palaszczuk Labor government, which has prioritised the ...
Speech By Aaron Harper MEMBER FOR THURINGOWA Record of Proceedings, 13 August 2020 HEALTH LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr HARPER (Thuringowa—ALP) (12.56 pm): I cannot argue with the last part of the member for Mudgeeraba’s contribution. The deputy chair has ...
Speech By Aaron Harper MEMBER FOR THURINGOWA Record of Proceedings, 8 September 2020 MERIBA OMASKER KAZIW KAZIPA (TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER TRADITIONAL CHILD REARING PRACTICE) BILL Mr HARPER (Thuringowa—ALP) (5.16 pm): I rise today to support the Meriba Omasker ...
Speech By Aaron Harper MEMBER FOR THURINGOWA Record of Proceedings, 10 September 2020 HEALTH, COMMUNITIES, DISABILITY SERVICES AND DOMESTIC AND FAMILY VIOLENCE PREVENTION COMMITTEE Report Mr HARPER (Thuringowa—ALP) (10.18 am): I lay upon the table of the ...
Speech By Aaron Harper MEMBER FOR THURINGOWA Record of Proceedings, 10 September 2020 PRIVATE MEMBER'S STATEMENT Queensland Ambulance Service Mr HARPER (Thuringowa—ALP) (2.21 pm): Given this is my last contribution during this term of government, I wish to ...
Speech By Aaron Harper MEMBER FOR THURINGOWA Record of Proceedings, 1 May 2024 MOTION Miles Labor Government, Travel Expenses Mr HARPER (Thuringowa—ALP) (5.26 pm): I rise to speak to the amended motion. I have been looking forward to it. I think I am going ...
Speech By Aaron Harper MEMBER FOR THURINGOWA Record of Proceedings, 2 May 2024 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION (POWERS AND PENALTIES) AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr HARPER (Thuringowa—ALP) (5.32 pm): I rise to speak on the Environmental Protection (Powers ...
Speech By Aaron Harper MEMBER FOR THURINGOWA Record of Proceedings, 23 May 2024 PRIVATE MEMBER'S STATEMENTS Ambulance Service Mr HARPER (Thuringowa—ALP) (2.08 pm): I rise to back in our health minister, who has delivered more paramedics, nurses and doctors ...
Speech By Aaron Harper MEMBER FOR THURINGOWA Record of Proceedings, 15 February 2024 PRIVATE MEMBER'S STATEMENT Townsville, Community Safety Mr HARPER (Thuringowa—ALP) (2.21 pm): I rise today to speak on the excellent work of our hardworking local police, ...
Speech By Aaron Harper MEMBER FOR THURINGOWA Record of Proceedings, 6 March 2024 HEALTH AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL (NO. 2) Mr HARPER (Thuringowa—ALP) (3.55 pm): I have been called a lot of things in my time, but I am not sure how I am going to take ...
Speech By Aaron Harper MEMBER FOR THURINGOWA Record of Proceedings, 20 March 2024 MOTIONS Labor Party, Together Union Mr HARPER (Thuringowa—ALP) (5.52 pm): Taking up from the member for Caloundra’s contribution, it is the big issue of the day for the LNP’s ...
Speech By Aaron Harper MEMBER FOR THURINGOWA Record of Proceedings, 20 March 2024 HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE Report, Motion to Take Note Mr HARPER (Thuringowa—ALP) (2.46 pm): I move— That the House take note of the Health and Environment Committee ...
Speech By Aaron Harper MEMBER FOR THURINGOWA Record of Proceedings, 21 March 2024 ADJOURNMENT Townsville City Council, Election Mr HARPER (Thuringowa—ALP) (6.27 pm): I want to finish this week on a brighter note given Pink is in Townsville and it is my ...
Speech By Aaron Harper MEMBER FOR THURINGOWA Record of Proceedings, 18 April 2024 AGRICULTURE AND FISHERIES AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr HARPER (Thuringowa—ALP) (5.26 pm): I rise to speak on the Agriculture and Fisheries and Other Legislation ...
Speech By Aaron Harper MEMBER FOR THURINGOWA Record of Proceedings, 30 April 2024 MATTERS OF PUBLIC INTEREST Community Safety Mr HARPER (Thuringowa—ALP) (2.50 pm): It is a well-known fact that an invertebrate like a cockroach does not have a backbone. It is ...
Speech By Aaron Harper MEMBER FOR THURINGOWA Record of Proceedings, 1 May 2024 EMERGENCY SERVICES REFORM AMENDMENT BILL; STATE EMERGENCY SERVICE BILL; MARINE RESCUE QUEENSLAND BILL; DISASTER MANAGEMENT AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Second Reading ...
Speech By Aaron Harper MEMBER FOR THURINGOWA Record of Proceedings, 16 April 2024 MATTERS OF PUBLIC INTEREST Riverway Drive Mr HARPER (Thuringowa—ALP) (2.51 pm): It gives me great pleasure to stand and update the House on one of my favourite projects in ...
Speech By Aaron Harper MEMBER FOR THURINGOWA Record of Proceedings, 17 April 2024 MOTION Youth Justice Report Select Committee, Production of Amended Report Mr HARPER (Thuringowa—ALP) (7.25 pm): I will follow the contribution of the member for Kawana with ...
Speech By Aaron Harper MEMBER FOR THURINGOWA Record of Proceedings, 18 April 2024 ADJOURNMENT Townsville Electorate, Renewable Energy Mr HARPER (Thuringowa—ALP) (6.25 pm): What a great day it was in parliament today to see the public gallery full of tradies ...
Speech By Aaron Harper MEMBER FOR THURINGOWA Record of Proceedings, 23 March 2021 ADDRESS-IN-REPLY Mr HARPER (Thuringowa—ALP) (5.35 pm): Madam Deputy Speaker Lui, I start by congratulating you on your successful re-election in your beautiful electorate of ...
Speech By Aaron Harper MEMBER FOR THURINGOWA Record of Proceedings, 25 March 2021 HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE Report Mr HARPER (Thuringowa—ALP) (10.16 am): I lay upon the table of the House report No. 6 of the Health and Environment Committee titled ...
Speech By Aaron Harper MEMBER FOR THURINGOWA Record of Proceedings, 25 March 2021 PRIVATE MEMBER'S STATEMENT Townsville, Business Confidence Mr HARPER (Thuringowa—ALP) (2.03 pm): With the indulgence of the House, I wish my wife, Amanda, who I know is ...
Speech By Aaron Harper MEMBER FOR THURINGOWA Record of Proceedings, 21 April 2021 YOUTH JUSTICE AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr HARPER (Thuringowa—ALP) (3.46 pm): I rise to support the Youth Justice and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2021. ...
Speech By Aaron Harper MEMBER FOR THURINGOWA Record of Proceedings, 11 May 2021 WORKERS' COMPENSATION AND REHABILITATION AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr HARPER (Thuringowa—ALP) (6.27 pm): I rise to support the Workers’ Compensation and Rehabilitation ...
Speech By Aaron Harper MEMBER FOR THURINGOWA Record of Proceedings, 11 May 2021 MATTER OF PUBLIC INTEREST Townsville, Water Security Mr HARPER (Thuringowa—ALP) (2.31 pm): What a contrast this contribution will be compared to the delusional ramblings we just ...
Speech By Aaron Harper MEMBER FOR THURINGOWA Record of Proceedings, 12 May 2021 MOTION Federal Budget Mr HARPER (Thuringowa—ALP) (5.02 pm): I rise to support the Treasurer and his motion. These words sum up the federal budget for Townsville: nothing, crumbs, ...
Speech By Aaron Harper MEMBER FOR THURINGOWA Record of Proceedings, 25 May 2021 HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE Report Mr HARPER (Thuringowa—ALP) (10.16 am): I lay upon the table of the House report No. 8 of the Health and Environment Committee titled ...
Speech By Aaron Harper MEMBER FOR THURINGOWA Record of Proceedings, 26 May 2021 MOTION Youth Crime Mr HARPER (Thuringowa—ALP) (5.35 pm): I rise in support of the amendment to the motion. We were here just over a month ago debating the Youth Justice and Other ...
Speech By Aaron Harper MEMBER FOR THURINGOWA Record of Proceedings, 27 May 2021 PRIVATE MEMBER'S STATEMENT The Cure Starts Now Mr DEPUTY SPEAKER (Mr Kelly): I call the very colourfully attired member for Thuringowa. Mr HARPER (Thuringowa—ALP) (2.09 pm): I ...
Speech By Aaron Harper MEMBER FOR THURINGOWA Record of Proceedings, 27 May 2021 DEBT REDUCTION AND SAVINGS BILL Mr HARPER (Thuringowa—ALP) (12.51 pm): I would like to compliment the member for Redlands on her pink jacket. I fear that we may clash after ...
Speech By Aaron Harper MEMBER FOR THURINGOWA Record of Proceedings, 24 February 2021 PUBLIC HEALTH AND OTHER LEGISLATION (EXTENSION OF EXPIRING PROVISIONS) AMEMDMENT BILL Mr HARPER (Thuringowa—ALP) (2.13 pm): It is always interesting to follow the member for ...
Speech By Aaron Harper MEMBER FOR THURINGOWA Record of Proceedings, 9 March 2021 WASTE REDUCTION AND RECYCLING (PLASTIC ITEMS) AMENDMENT BILL Mr HARPER (Thuringowa—ALP) (6.06 pm): I rise to support the Waste Reduction and Recycling (Plastic Items) Amendment ...
Speech By Aaron Harper MEMBER FOR THURINGOWA Record of Proceedings, 11 March 2021 PRIVATE MEMBER'S STATEMENT Kirwan Ambulance Station Mr HARPER (Thuringowa—ALP) (2.33 pm): On 22 December 2020 I was very proud to officially open the brand new $3.2 million ...
Speech By Aaron Harper MEMBER FOR THURINGOWA Record of Proceedings, 23 February 2021 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) (2020-2021) BILL APPROPRIATION (2020-2021) BILL Consideration in Detail (Cognate Debate) Appropriation (2020-2021) Bill Health and Environment ...
Speech By Aaron Harper MEMBER FOR THURINGOWA Record of Proceedings, 23 February 2021 MATTER OF PUBLIC INTEREST Townsville, Youth Crime Mr HARPER (Thuringowa—ALP) (2.20 pm): Townsville has endured great pain recently. A young woman with her whole life in ...
Speech By Aaron Harper MEMBER FOR THURINGOWA Record of Proceedings, 16 June 2021 ADJOURNMENT Townsville, State of Origin Mr HARPER (Thuringowa—ALP) (7.15 pm): Good speech, member for Toowoomba North. Queenslander! That was the call that went up—and you mob ...
Speech By Aaron Harper MEMBER FOR THURINGOWA Record of Proceedings, 14 September 2021 MATTERS OF PUBLIC INTEREST Townsville Ring Road; Voluntary Assisted Dying Mr HARPER (Thuringowa—ALP) (2.30 pm): Why do I always have to follow her? I want to talk about ...
Speech By Aaron Harper MEMBER FOR THURINGOWA Record of Proceedings, 14 September 2021 VOLUNTARY ASSISTED DYING BILL Mr HARPER (Thuringowa—ALP) (4.34 pm): It will come as no surprise that I will be speaking against the amendment. Quite clearly, the Katter ...
Speech By Aaron Harper MEMBER FOR THURINGOWA Record of Proceedings, 14 September 2021 VOLUNTARY ASSISTED DYING BILL Mr HARPER (Thuringowa—ALP) (3.08 pm): I rise to support the Voluntary Assisted Dying Bill 2021. I will be on the right side of history on this ...
Speech By Aaron Harper MEMBER FOR THURINGOWA Record of Proceedings, 16 September 2021 MOTION OF CONDOLENCE McElligott, Mr KV Mr HARPER (Thuringowa—ALP) (9.43 am): Can I start by acknowledging Shirley in the gallery, son Scott and Jen as well. I spoke with ...
Speech By Aaron Harper MEMBER FOR THURINGOWA Record of Proceedings, 12 October 2021 MOTION Climate Change Mr HARPER (Thuringowa—ALP) (12.14 pm): I rise to support the motion. In North Queensland we are powering on in the renewable energy space. From the ...
Speech By Aaron Harper MEMBER FOR THURINGOWA Record of Proceedings, 14 October 2021 PRIVATE MEMBERS' STATEMENT Townsville, Hydrogen Industry Mr HARPER (Thuringowa—ALP) (2.21 pm): Townsville and my electorate of Thuringowa are perfectly placed to take ...
Speech By Aaron Harper MEMBER FOR THURINGOWA Record of Proceedings, 27 October 2021 MOTION Coronavirus, Vaccination Mandate Mr HARPER (Thuringowa—ALP) (4.01 pm): I rise to support the government motion that this House endorses the mandatory COVID-19 ...
Speech By Aaron Harper MEMBER FOR THURINGOWA Record of Proceedings, 28 October 2021 HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE Report Mr HARPER (Thuringowa—ALP) (10.16 am): Mr Speaker, I commend you on your excellent choice of tie. I lay upon the table of the House ...
Speech By Aaron Harper MEMBER FOR THURINGOWA Record of Proceedings, 28 October 2021 PRIVATE MEMBERS' STATEMENT Townsville, Federal Members of Parliament Mr HARPER (Thuringowa—ALP) (2.45 pm): The state MPs in Townsville are out there promoting COVID vaccines ...
Speech By Aaron Harper MEMBER FOR THURINGOWA Record of Proceedings, 17 November 2021 JUSTICE LEGISLATION (COVID-19 EMERGENCY RESPONSE—PERMANENCY) AMENDMENT BILL Mr HARPER (Thuringowa—ALP) (2.53 pm): I rise to support the Justice Legislation (COVID-19 ...
Speech By Aaron Harper MEMBER FOR THURINGOWA Record of Proceedings, 18 November 2021 PRIVATE MEMBERS' STATEMENT Voluntary Assisted Dying Mr HARPER (Thuringowa—ALP) (2.59 pm): On 16 September this year this parliament passed one of the most compassionate ...
Speech By Aaron Harper MEMBER FOR THURINGOWA Record of Proceedings, 1 December 2021 MOTION Bundaberg, Health Services Mr HARPER (Thuringowa—ALP) (5.27 pm): I will back the member for Bundaberg over David Batt any day, I can tell the House that now. I rise to ...
Speech By Aaron Harper MEMBER FOR THURINGOWA Record of Proceedings, 17 June 2021 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL APPROPRIATION BILL Mr HARPER (Thuringowa—ALP) (4.12 pm): I rise to support the appropriation bills. It is timely to mention that I used to sit ...
Speech By Aaron Harper MEMBER FOR THURINGOWA Record of Proceedings, 31 August 2021 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL APPROPRIATION BILL Consideration in Detail (Cognate Debate) Appropriation Bill Health and Environment Committee, Report Mr HARPER ...
Speech By Aaron Harper MEMBER FOR THURINGOWA Record of Proceedings, 1 September 2021 PUBLIC HEALTH AND OTHER LEGISLATION (FURTHER EXTENSION OF EXPIRING PROVISIONS) AMENDMENT BILL Mr HARPER (Thuringowa—ALP) (6.39 pm): I rise to support the Public Health and ...
Speech By Aaron Harper MEMBER FOR THURINGOWA Record of Proceedings, 12 October 2021 YOUTH JUSTICE (MONITORING DEVICE CONDITIONS) AMENDMENT REGULATION Disallowance of Statutory Instrument Mr HARPER (Thuringowa—ALP) (5.59 pm): I rise to speak against the ...
Speech By Aaron Harper MEMBER FOR THURINGOWA Record of Proceedings, 1 December 2021 ADJOURNMENT Clontarf Academies; Project Booyah Mr HARPER (Thuringowa—ALP) (7.13 pm): I rise to talk about Clontarf academies. I am proud to have three of those academies in ...
Speech By Aaron Harper MEMBER FOR THURINGOWA Record of Proceedings, 2 September 2021 HEALTH AND ENVIRNOMENT COMMITTEE Report Mr HARPER (Thuringowa—ALP) (10.16 am): I lay upon the table of the House report No. 11 of the Health and Environment Committee ...
Speech By Aaron Harper MEMBER FOR THURINGOWA Record of Proceedings, 27 October 2022 PRIVATE MEMBERS' STATEMENT Comments by Member for Mudgeeraba Mr HARPER (Thuringowa—ALP) (2.52 pm): I have heard some things said in this House over the last eight years, but ...
Speech By Aaron Harper MEMBER FOR THURINGOWA Record of Proceedings, 27 October 2022 INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr HARPER (Thuringowa—ALP) (6.57 pm): I very much welcome the opportunity to speak on this bill and support every ...
Speech By Aaron Harper MEMBER FOR THURINGOWA Record of Proceedings, 9 November 2022 MOTION Minister for Health and Ambulance Services Mr HARPER (Thuringowa—ALP) (5.16 pm): We have just heard more rabble from the opposition. Here is a lesson for the LNP and ...
Speech By Aaron Harper MEMBER FOR THURINGOWA Record of Proceedings, 10 November 2022 MOTION Revocation and Dedication of Protected Areas and State Forest Areas (Cognate Debate) Mr HARPER (Thuringowa—ALP) (11.30 am): I rise to make my contribution to this ...
Speech By Aaron Harper MEMBER FOR THURINGOWA Record of Proceedings, 1 December 2022 PRIVATE MEMBERS' STATEMENT Thuringowa Electorate Mr HARPER (Thuringowa—ALP) (2.46 pm): I would like to finish this final sitting week of the year updating the House and the ...
Speech By Aaron Harper MEMBER FOR THURINGOWA Record of Proceedings, 25 October 2022 PUBLIC HEALTH AND OTHER LEGISLATION (COVID-19 MANAGEMENT) AMENDMENT BILL Mr HARPER (Thuringowa—ALP) (4.51 pm): I rise to speak on the Public Health and Other Legislation ...
Speech By Aaron Harper MEMBER FOR THURINGOWA Record of Proceedings, 30 August 2022 TRANSPORT LEGISLATION (ROAD SAFETY AND OTHER MATTERS) AMENDMENT BILL Mr HARPER (Thuringowa—ALP) (4.39 pm): I rise to speak in support of this bill and to speak broadly on the ...
Speech By Aaron Harper MEMBER FOR THURINGOWA Record of Proceedings, 31 August 2022 NATURE CONSERVATION AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr HARPER (Thuringowa—ALP) (6.10 pm): I rise to speak on this bill. It really is the bee’s knees. There has been a bit ...
Speech By Aaron Harper MEMBER FOR THURINGOWA Record of Proceedings, 12 October 2022 MATTERS OF PUBLIC INTEREST North Queensland, Renewable Energy Mr HARPER (Thuringowa—ALP) (2.42 pm): Townsville and North Queensland are literally powering ahead. This is on ...
Speech By Aaron Harper MEMBER FOR THURINGOWA Record of Proceedings, 12 October 2022 HEALTH PRACTITIONER REGULATION NATIONAL LAW AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr HARPER (Thuringowa—ALP) (4.08 pm): I rise to support the Health Practitioner Regulation ...
Speech By Aaron Harper MEMBER FOR THURINGOWA Record of Proceedings, 14 October 2022 HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE Report Mr HARPER (Thuringowa—ALP) (10.14 am): As chair the Health and Environment Committee, I lay upon the table of the House report No. ...
Speech By Aaron Harper MEMBER FOR THURINGOWA Record of Proceedings, 10 May 2022 MATTERS OF PUBLIC INTEREST Federal Election, Funding Commitments Mr HARPER (Thuringowa—ALP) (2.32 pm): I am combative by nature and I will not shy away from a fight or from ...
Speech By Aaron Harper MEMBER FOR THURINGOWA Record of Proceedings, 12 May 2022 HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE Report, Motion to Take Note Mr HARPER (Thuringowa—ALP) (3.01 pm): I move— That the House take note of the Health and Environment Committee Report ...
Speech By Aaron Harper MEMBER FOR THURINGOWA Record of Proceedings, 25 May 2022 MOTION Central Queensland, Health Services Mr HARPER (Thuringowa—ALP) (5.15 pm): It would be good if they could use their allotted five minutes. I wish I had more— Mr DEPUTY ...
Speech By Aaron Harper MEMBER FOR THURINGOWA Record of Proceedings, 25 May 2022 MOTION Revocation and Dedication of Protected Areas Mr HARPER (Thuringowa—ALP) (2.59 pm): I rise to speak in support of the motion before the House today—in particular, the ...
Speech By Aaron Harper MEMBER FOR THURINGOWA Record of Proceedings, 22 February 2022 ENVIRONMENTAL AND OTHER LEGISLATION (REVERSAL OF GREAT BARRIER REEF PROTECTION MEASURES) AMENDMENT BILL Mr HARPER (Thuringowa—ALP) (5.59 pm): I rise to speak on the ...
Speech By Aaron Harper MEMBER FOR THURINGOWA Record of Proceedings, 23 February 2022 HEALTH AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr HARPER (Thuringowa—ALP) (3.41 pm): I rise to speak in support of the Health and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2021. From ...
Speech By Aaron Harper MEMBER FOR THURINGOWA Record of Proceedings, 26 May 2022 PRIVATE MEMBERS' STATEMENT Herbert Electorate Mr HARPER (Thuringowa—ALP) (2.10 pm): I start by acknowledging and congratulating the Prime Minister of Australia, Mr Anthony ...
Speech By Aaron Harper MEMBER FOR THURINGOWA Record of Proceedings, 23 June 2022 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL APPROPRIATION BILL REVENUE LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr HARPER (Thuringowa—ALP) (5.02 pm): Obviously the member for Mermaid Beach is losing the ...
Speech By Aaron Harper MEMBER FOR THURINGOWA Record of Proceedings, 16 August 2022 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL APPROPRIATION BILL Consideration in Detail (Cognate Debate) Appropriation Bill Health and Environment Committee, Report Mr HARPER ...
Speech By Aaron Harper MEMBER FOR THURINGOWA Record of Proceedings, 24 February 2022 ADJOURNMENT Federal Government, Residential Aged Care Mr HARPER (Thuringowa—ALP) (6.03 pm): It is great to be back in the parliament dealing with important issues this ...
Speech By Aaron Harper MEMBER FOR THURINGOWA Record of Proceedings, 15 March 2022 POLICE LEGISLATION (EFFICIENCIES AND EFFECTIVENESS) AMENDMENT BILL 2021 Mr HARPER (Thuringowa—ALP) (3.42 pm): I intend to make a positive contribution to the debate of the ...
Speech By Aaron Harper MEMBER FOR THURINGOWA Record of Proceedings, 17 March 2022 PRIVATE MEMBERS' STATEMENT DriveIt Mr HARPER (Thuringowa—ALP) (2.58 pm): When I came into this place I came in with a strong desire to see the rates of road trauma decrease in ...
Speech By Aaron Harper MEMBER FOR THURINGOWA Record of Proceedings, 18 August 2022 PRIVATE MEMBERS' STATEMENT Green, Mr P Mr HARPER (Thuringowa—ALP) (2.33 pm): This one’s for you, Greeny. Seven days ago Townsville and North Queensland lost a legend and it ...
Speech By Aaron Harper MEMBER FOR THURINGOWA Record of Proceedings, 29 March 2023 POLICE POWERS AND RESPONSIBILITIES (JACK'S LAW) AMENDMENT BILL; POLICE SERVICE ADMINISTRATION AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL (NO. 2) Mr HARPER (Thuringowa—ALP) (4.36 pm): ...
Speech By Aaron Harper MEMBER FOR THURINGOWA Record of Proceedings, 29 March 2023 MOTION: CAIRNS, TOWNSVILLE AND REDLANDS ELECTORATES Mr HARPER (Thuringowa—ALP) (5.15 pm): I will enjoy the next five minutes, quite seriously. I do not know what is worse: ...
Speech By Aaron Harper MEMBER FOR THURINGOWA Record of Proceedings, 18 April 2023 HEALTH AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr HARPER (Thuringowa—ALP) (6.17 pm): With the indulgence of the House, I congratulate you, Madam Deputy Speaker, on your elevation ...
Speech By Aaron Harper MEMBER FOR THURINGOWA Record of Proceedings, 19 April 2023 POLICE POWERS AND RESPONSIBILITIES AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL 2022; POLICE POWERS AND RESPONSIBILITIES AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL 2023 Mr HARPER ...
Speech By Aaron Harper MEMBER FOR THURINGOWA Record of Proceedings, 20 April 2023 PRIVATE MEMBER'S STATEMENT Voice to Parliament Mr HARPER (Thuringowa—ALP) (2.03 pm): I rise to provide support for the Voice to Parliament. I say that because Thuringowa has ...
Speech By Aaron Harper MEMBER FOR THURINGOWA Record of Proceedings, 10 May 2023 PATH TO TREATY BILL Mr HARPER (Thuringowa—ALP) (12.19 pm): I rise to proudly speak on the Path to Treaty Bill 2023. I would like to start by acknowledging the traditional ...
Speech By Aaron Harper MEMBER FOR THURINGOWA Record of Proceedings, 23 May 2023 WASTE REDUCTION AND RECYCLING AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr HARPER (Thuringowa—ALP) (4.47 pm): I rise to make my contribution to the Waste Reduction and Recycling and ...
Speech By Aaron Harper MEMBER FOR THURINGOWA Record of Proceedings, 24 May 2023 TOBACCO AND OTHER SMOKING PRODUCTS AMENDMENT BILL Mr HARPER (Thuringowa—ALP) (2.53 pm): I rise to contribute to this debate supporting the Tobacco and Other Smoking Products ...
Speech By Aaron Harper MEMBER FOR THURINGOWA Record of Proceedings, 24 May 2023 MOTION Palaszczuk Labor Government; Youth Crime Mr HARPER (Thuringowa—ALP) (5.26 pm): I rise to oppose the opposition’s motion and fully support the amended motion moved by the ...
Speech By Aaron Harper MEMBER FOR THURINGOWA Record of Proceedings, 25 May 2023 PRIVATE MEMBER'S STATEMENT Childhood Brain Cancer, The Cure Starts Now Mr HARPER (Thuringowa—ALP) (3.00 pm): Someone has to do it and every now and then, in parliament, I do not ...
Speech By Aaron Harper MEMBER FOR THURINGOWA Record of Proceedings, 24 August 2023 PRIVATE MEMBER'S STATEMENT Pink Mr HARPER (Thuringowa—ALP) (2.34 pm): Let’s get the party started in Townsville! It is going to be awesome. Pink is coming to Townsville, and ...
Speech By Aaron Harper MEMBER FOR THURINGOWA Record of Proceedings, 12 September 2023 HEALTH PRACTITIONER REGULATION NATIONAL LAW (SURGEONS) AMENDMENT BILL Mr HARPER (Thuringowa—ALP) (12.04 pm): I rise to give my contribution to the Health Practitioner ...
Speech By Aaron Harper MEMBER FOR THURINGOWA Record of Proceedings, 13 September 2023 MOTION Health Workers Mr HARPER (Thuringowa—ALP) (4.38 pm): It is very interesting to follow the contribution by the member for Moggill. We all remember individual doctor ...
Speech By Aaron Harper MEMBER FOR THURINGOWA Record of Proceedings, 14 September 2023 ADJOURNMENT Thuringowa Electorate, Schools Mr HARPER (Thuringowa—ALP) (6.02 pm): Having listened to that contribution, it sounds like they need a harder working local ...
Speech By Aaron Harper MEMBER FOR THURINGOWA Record of Proceedings, 16 November 2023 PRIVATE MEMBER'S STATEMENT Thuringowa Electorate Mr HARPER (Thuringowa—ALP) (2.49 pm): I will stand on my record of delivering for Thuringowa any day of the week against ...
Speech By Aaron Harper MEMBER FOR THURINGOWA Record of Proceedings, 30 November 2023 PRIVATE MEMBER'S STATEMENT Ambulance Service Mr HARPER (Thuringowa—ALP) (2.58 pm): On Monday I nearly choked on my cornflakes when I was reading the Courier-Mail article in ...
Speech By Aaron Harper MEMBER FOR THURINGOWA Record of Proceedings, 11 October 2023 MOTION Liberal National Party, Health Mr HARPER (Thuringowa—ALP) (3.01 pm): This proud Palaszczuk Labor government backs our health staff. We do not sack our health staff. I ...
Speech By Aaron Harper MEMBER FOR THURINGOWA Record of Proceedings, 12 October 2023 PRIVATE MEMBER'S STATEMENT Thuringowa Electorate, Roads Mr HARPER (Thuringowa—ALP) (2.39 pm): Following on from the last couple of speakers, I too want to talk about roads ...
Speech By Aaron Harper MEMBER FOR THURINGOWA Record of Proceedings, 25 October 2023 MOTION Townsville, Youth Crime Mr HARPER (Thuringowa—ALP) (5.25 pm): Well, that was interesting—self-promoting their brochure. I want a safe community, as does everyone in my ...
Speech By Aaron Harper MEMBER FOR THURINGOWA Record of Proceedings, 26 October 2023 ADJOURNMENT Riverway Drive, Update Mr HARPER (Thuringowa—ALP) (6.16 pm): What a great segue for what I want to talk about in North Queensland—my favourite road, Riverway ...
Speech By Aaron Harper MEMBER FOR THURINGOWA Record of Proceedings, 22 August 2023 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL APPROPRIATION BILL Consideration in Detail (Cognate Debate) Appropriation Bill Health and Environment Committee, Report Mr HARPER ...
Speech By Aaron Harper MEMBER FOR THURINGOWA Record of Proceedings, 23 August 2023 HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE Report Mr HARPER (Thuringowa—ALP) (10.15 am): I lay upon the table of the House report No. 37 of the Health and Environment Committee titled ...
Speech By Aaron Harper MEMBER FOR THURINGOWA Record of Proceedings, 24 August 2023 CHILD PROTECTION (OFFENDER REPORTING AND OFFENDER PROHIBITION ORDER) AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr HARPER (Thuringowa—ALP) (4.55 pm): I rise to speak in support of ...
Speech By Aaron Harper MEMBER FOR THURINGOWA Record of Proceedings, 15 June 2023 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILL; REVENUE LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr HARPER (Thuringowa—ALP) (4.02 pm): Mr Deputy Speaker, I apologise to you, the House ...
Speech By Aaron Harper MEMBER FOR THURINGOWA Record of Proceedings, 25 May 2023 MOTION OF CONDOLENCE Phillips, Dr AF Mr HARPER (Thuringowa—ALP) (9.42 am): I rise to provide my contribution to this condolence motion for Dr Anita Phillips. I start by offering ...
Speech By Aaron Harper MEMBER FOR THURINGOWA Record of Proceedings, 14 June 2023 ADJOURNMENT Thuringowa State High School, Theatre Restaurant Mr HARPER (Thuringowa—ALP) (7.26 pm): I rise tonight to talk about Thuringowa State High School, which for 35 years ...
Speech By Aaron Harper MEMBER FOR THURINGOWA Record of Proceedings, 21 February 2023 MATTERS OF PUBLIC INTEREST Thuringowa Electorate Mr HARPER (Thuringowa—ALP) (2.55 pm): I am pleased to share with the House that we recently hosted the Premier in Townsville ...
Speech By Aaron Harper MEMBER FOR THURINGOWA Record of Proceedings, 22 February 2023 MOTION: QUEENSLAND HEALTH Mr HARPER (Thuringowa—ALP) (5.24 pm): Welcome back! We have plenty of energy on that side, and that is the best the LNP can do? It has flatlined! ...
Speech By Aaron Harper MEMBER FOR THURINGOWA Record of Proceedings, 14 March 2023 MATTERS OF PUBLIC INTEREST Townsville, Community Cabinet Mr HARPER (Thuringowa—ALP) (2.31 pm): I can tell members that the Premier puts regional Queensland front and centre. ...
Speech By Aaron Harper MEMBER FOR THURINGOWA Record of Proceedings, 14 March 2023 STRENGTHENING COMMUNITY SAFETY BILL Mr HARPER (Thuringowa—ALP) (4.20 pm): I have been looking forward to speaking in support of the Strengthening Community Safety Bill 2023. ...
Speech By Aaron Harper MEMBER FOR THURINGOWA Record of Proceedings, 28 March 2023 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr HARPER (Thuringowa—ALP) (5.56 pm): I rise to support the Environmental Protection and Other Legislation ...
Speech By Aaron Harper MEMBER FOR THURINGOWA Record of Proceedings, 14 June 2024 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILL; REVENUE AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL; STATE FINANCIAL INSTRUCTIONS AND METWAY MERGER AMENDMENT BILL Mr HARPER ...
Speech By Aaron Harper MEMBER FOR THURINGOWA Record of Proceedings, 20 August 2024 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL APPROPRIATION BILL APPR OPR IATION (PARL IAMENT) B ILL; APPR OPRIATION BILL Consideration in Detail (Cognate Debate) Appropriation Bill ...
Speech By Aaron Harper MEMBER FOR THURINGOWA Record of Proceedings, 10 September 2024 MATTERS OF PUBLIC INTEREST Thuringowa Electorate, Infrastructure Mr HARPER (Thuringowa—ALP) (2.54 pm): You would have to have been living under a rock if you do not know ...
Speech By Aaron Harper MEMBER FOR THURINGOWA Record of Proceedings, 22 August 2024 QUEENSLAND COMMUNITY SAFETY BILL Mr HARPER (Thuringowa—ALP) (5.01 pm): What a ridiculous contribution from the member for Currumbin, who said that this bill is being rushed ...
Speech By Aaron Harper MEMBER FOR THURINGOWA Record of Proceedings, 22 August 2024 ADJOURNMENT Ambulance Stations Mr HARPER (Thuringowa—ALP) (6.58 pm): What a great segue into my contribution because I am going to talk about ambulance. Here is to the Kirwan ...
Speech By Aaron Harper MEMBER FOR THURINGOWA Record of Proceedings, 12 September 2024 PROGRESSIVE COAL ROYALTIES PROTECTION (KEEP THEM IN THE BANK) BILL Mr HARPER (Thuringowa—ALP) (12.32 pm): I rise to speak on the Progressive Coal Royalties Protection (Keep ...
Speech By Aaron Harper MEMBER FOR THURINGOWA Record of Proceedings, 11 September 2024 TOBACCO AND OTHER SMOKING PRODUCTS (VAPING) AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr HARPER (Thuringowa—ALP) (3.50 pm): I rise to speak in support of the Tobacco and Other ...