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Speech By Barry O'Rourke MEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTON Record of Proceedings, 8 March 2018 MAIDEN SPEECH Mr O’ROURKE (Rockhampton—ALP) (4.29 pm): I would like to acknowledge the traditional owners of the land on which we meet today and pay my respects to elders ...

Speech By Barry O'Rourke MEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTON Record of Proceedings, 20 March 2018 ADJOURNMENT Rockhampton Electorate, Schools Mr O’ROURKE (Rockhampton—ALP) (7.16 pm): I have had the great pleasure of attending a couple of school events over the past ...

Speech By Barry O'Rourke MEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTON Record of Proceedings, 21 March 2018 HOSPITAL FOUNDATIONS BILL Mr O’ROURKE (Rockhampton—ALP) (12.08 pm): I rise to speak in support of the Hospital Foundations Bill 2018. This bill was introduced into the ...

Speech By Barry O'Rourke MEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTON Record of Proceedings, 21 March 2018 MOTION: ROOKWOOD WEIR Mr O’ROURKE (Rockhampton—ALP) (5.31 pm): I rise to speak in support of the original motion moved by the Minister for Natural Resources, Mines and ...

Speech By Barry O'Rourke MEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTON Record of Proceedings, 1 May 2018 ADJOURNMENT Beef Australia Expo Mr O’ROURKE (Rockhampton—ALP) (7.22 pm): Next week in Rockhampton we will see Australia’s most significant agricultural event. We cannot ...

Speech By Barry O'Rourke MEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTON Record of Proceedings, 15 May 2018 ADJOURNMENT Order of Australia Association, Central Queensland Region Mr O’ROURKE (Rockhampton—ALP) (7.09 pm): I rise today to acknowledge the work and the efforts of the ...

Speech By Barry O'Rourke MEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTON Record of Proceedings, 14 June 2018 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILL; REVENUE LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL; BETTING TAX BILL Mr O’ROURKE (Rockhampton—ALP) (3.05 pm): I rise to speak in support ...

Speech By Barry O'Rourke MEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTON Record of Proceedings, 14 June 2018 ADJOURNMENT Project Booyah Mr O’ROURKE (Rockhampton—ALP) (2.09 am): I rise to speak about supporting our youth to achieve their dreams. Just recently I was fortunate to ...

Speech By Barry O'Rourke MEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTON Record of Proceedings, 22 August 2018 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILL Health, Communities, Disability Services and Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Committee, Report Mr O’ROURKE ...

Speech By Barry O'Rourke MEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTON Record of Proceedings, 23 August 2018 ADJOURNMENT Kershaw Gardens Mr O’ROURKE (Rockhampton—ALP) (6.03 pm): In 2015, Tropical Cyclone Marcia inflicted significant damage to Kershaw Gardens in Rockhampton, ...

Speech By Barry O'Rourke MEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTON Record of Proceedings, 4 September 2018 ADJOURNMENT Rockhampton, Fishing Mr O’ROURKE (Rockhampton—ALP) (7.24 pm): Rockhampton will no longer be known as the beef capital; it is also the home of the barramundi ...

Speech By Barry O'Rourke MEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTON Record of Proceedings, 16 October 2018 ADJOURNMENT Rockhampton Country Music Concert Inc. Mr O’ROURKE (Rockhampton—ALP) (7.16 pm): Rockhampton Country Music Concert Inc. is a group of caring Rockhampton locals ...

Speech By Barry O'Rourke MEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTON Record of Proceedings, 30 October 2018 ADJOURNMENT Capricorn Sandstone Quarries Mr O’ROURKE (Rockhampton—ALP) (7.16 pm): Recently I had the pleasure of visiting Capricorn Sandstone Quarries, situated on Power ...

Speech By Barry O'Rourke MEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTON Record of Proceedings, 15 November 2018 PRIVATE MEMBER'S STATEMENT Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service Mr O’ROURKE (Rockhampton—ALP) (2.18 pm): I have read the Central Queensland Hospital and Health ...

Speech By Barry O'Rourke MEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTON Record of Proceedings, 5 September 2018 DISABILITY SERVICES AND OTHER LEGISLATION (WORKER SCREENING) AMENDMENT BILL Mr O’ROURKE (Rockhampton—ALP) (3.48 pm): I rise to speak in support of the Disability Services ...

Speech By Barry O'Rourke MEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTON Record of Proceedings, 18 September 2018 ADJOURNMENT Rookwood Weir Mr O’ROURKE (Rockhampton—ALP) (9.04 pm): We are getting on with the job of getting Rookwood Weir happening. Rookwood Weir will be built on the ...

Speech By Barry O'Rourke MEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTON Record of Proceedings, 19 September 2018 NATIONAL REDRESS SCHEME FOR INSTITUTIONAL CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE (COMMONWEALTH POWERS) BILL Mr O’ROURKE (Rockhampton—ALP) (2.07 pm): I rise to speak in support of the ...

Speech By Barry O'Rourke MEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTON Record of Proceedings, 5 September 2019 PRIVATE MEMBER'S STATEMENT Telehealth Mr O’ROURKE (Rockhampton—ALP) (2.47 pm): Telehealth is a game changer for Central Queensland and a key part of the Palaszczuk ...

Speech By Barry O'Rourke MEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTON Record of Proceedings, 18 September 2019 ADJOURNMENT Oceania Cup, Hockey Mr O’ROURKE (Rockhampton—ALP) (7.28 pm): Sport, sport and more sport was the theme in Rockhampton over the week of 4 to 8 September when ...

Speech By Barry O'Rourke MEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTON Record of Proceedings, 15 October 2019 MATTER OF PUBLIC INTEREST Rockhampton Electorate, Jobs Mr O’ROURKE (Rockhampton—ALP) (2.41 pm): As my colleagues, the member for Keppel and the member for Mackay, will ...

Speech By Barry O'Rourke MEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTON Record of Proceedings, 23 October 2019 SUMMARY OFFENCES AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr O’ROURKE (Rockhampton—ALP) (3.53 pm): I rise to speak in support of the Summary Offences and Other Legislation ...

Speech By Barry O'Rourke MEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTON Record of Proceedings, 24 October 2019 PRIVATE MEMBER'S STATEMENT Rookwood Weir Mr O’ROURKE (Rockhampton—ALP) (2.09 pm): The Palaszczuk government understands that Rookwood Weir is important to Central ...

Speech By Barry O'Rourke MEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTON Record of Proceedings, 27 November 2019 HEALTH TRANSPARENCY BILL Mr O’ROURKE (Rockhampton—ALP) (6.32 pm): I rise to speak in support of the Health Transparency Bill 2019. As part of the health committee we ...

Speech By Barry O'Rourke MEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTON Record of Proceedings, 13 June 2019 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILL; REVENUE AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr O’ROURKE (Rockhampton—ALP) (12.19 am): I rise to speak in support of the ...

Speech By Barry O'Rourke MEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTON 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 ...

Speech By Barry O'Rourke MEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTON Record of Proceedings, 22 August 2019 PRIVATE MEMBER'S STATEMENT Cancer Council Queensland, Daffodil Day Mr O’ROURKE (Rockhampton—ALP) (2.17 pm): I had the pleasure of meeting with James and Montana from the ...

Speech By Barry O'Rourke MEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTON Record of Proceedings, 3 September 2019 ADJOURNMENT CQ Young Filmmakers Competition Mr O’ROURKE (Rockhampton—ALP) (7.10 pm): I had the pleasure of supporting a young filmmakers competition, which aims to ...

Speech By Barry O'Rourke MEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTON Record of Proceedings, 3 September 2019 PERSONALISED TRANSPORT OMBUDSMAN BILL Mr O’ROURKE (Rockhampton—ALP) (3.36 pm): I rise to speak in support of the Personalised Transport Ombudsman Bill 2019. There are ...

Speech By Barry O'Rourke MEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTON Record of Proceedings, 27 November 2019 ADJOURNMENT Mining Industry, Automation Mr O’ROURKE (Rockhampton—ALP) (7.04 pm): Two weeks ago BHP announced that they were automating 300 jobs at their Goonyella ...

Speech By Barry O'Rourke MEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTON Record of Proceedings, 11 June 2019 DISABILITY SERVICES AND OTHER LEGISLATION (NDIS) AMENDMENT BILL Mr O’ROURKE (Rockhampton—ALP) (12.28 pm): I rise to speak in support of the Disability Services and Other ...

Speech By Barry O'Rourke MEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTON Record of Proceedings, 12 June 2019 PRIVATE MEMBER'S STATEMENT Budget, Rockhampton Electorate Mr O’ROURKE (Rockhampton—ALP) (2.40 pm): I recently took the opportunity to reflect on the many achievements of the ...

Speech By Barry O'Rourke MEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTON Record of Proceedings, 12 June 2019 MOTION Palaszczuk Labor Government, Federal Election Mr O’ROURKE (Rockhampton—ALP) (5.47 pm): I rise to oppose the motion. It is no secret that I am disappointed by the ...

Speech By Barry O'Rourke MEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTON Record of Proceedings, 13 February 2019 MOTION Bushfire Prevention and Preparedness, Inquiry Mr O’ROURKE (Rockhampton—ALP) (5.34 pm): There is very little about Wednesday, 28 November that makes me smile. My ...

Speech By Barry O'Rourke MEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTON Record of Proceedings, 13 February 2019 ADJOURNMENT Weather Events, Bushfires Mr O’ROURKE (Rockhampton—ALP) (7.15 pm): I put on record my thanks to all Queensland Fire and Emergency Services and Disaster ...

Speech By Barry O'Rourke MEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTON Record of Proceedings, 14 February 2019 HEALTH, COMMUNITIES, DISABILITY SERVICES AND DOMESTIC AND FAMILY VIOLENCE PREVENTION COMMITTEE Mr O’ROURKE (Rockhampton—ALP) (3.11 pm): I rise to make a brief ...

Speech By Barry O'Rourke MEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTON Record of Proceedings, 26 February 2019 MOTION Natural Disasters Mr O’ROURKE (Rockhampton—ALP) (3.46 pm): I rise to speak in support of the Premier’s motion. Throughout Central and North Queensland we have seen ...

Speech By Barry O'Rourke MEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTON Record of Proceedings, 26 February 2019 HEALTH PRACTITIONER REGULATION NATIONAL LAW AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr O’ROURKE (Rockhampton—ALP) (12.08 pm): I rise to speak in support of the Health ...

Speech By Barry O'Rourke MEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTON Record of Proceedings, 28 February 2019 PRIVATE MEMBER'S STATEMENT Electric Tilt Train Mr O’ROURKE (Rockhampton—ALP) (2.03 pm): On Tuesday, 6 November last year the electric tilt train service to Rockhampton ...

Speech By Barry O'Rourke MEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTON Record of Proceedings, 28 March 2019 PRIVATE MEMBER'S STATEMENT Skin Cancer Mr O’ROURKE (Rockhampton—ALP) (2.15 pm): In recent weeks both the member for Cairns and I have gone under the knife to have skin ...

Speech By Barry O'Rourke MEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTON Record of Proceedings, 3 April 2019 HEALTH AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr O’ROURKE (Rockhampton—ALP) (3.47 pm): I rise to speak in support of the Health and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2018. While ...

Speech By Barry O'Rourke MEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTON Record of Proceedings, 4 April 2019 PRIVATE MEMBER'S STATEMENT Fitzroy River Barra Bash Mr O’ROURKE (Rockhampton—ALP) (2.45 pm): During the first week of March I had the pleasure of representing the Minister ...

Speech By Barry O'Rourke MEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTON Record of Proceedings, 30 April 2019 ADJOURNMENT Capricornia Correctional Centre Mr O’ROURKE (Rockhampton—ALP) (7.06 pm): I had the pleasure of representing the Hon. Mark Ryan, Minister for Police and Minister ...

Speech By Barry O'Rourke MEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTON Record of Proceedings, 16 May 2019 PRIVATE MEMBER'S STATEMENT Rockhampton Art Gallery Mr O’ROURKE (Rockhampton—ALP) (2.03 pm): Previously I have put on the record my thanks to the Premier, Annastacia ...

Speech By Barry O'Rourke MEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTON Record of Proceedings, 18 June 2020 ADJOURNMENT Dobinsons Springs & Suspension Mr O’ROURKE (Rockhampton—ALP) (6.12 pm): Last month I had the pleasure of meeting Glen Dobinson, the director of Dobinsons Springs ...

Speech By Barry O'Rourke MEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTON Record of Proceedings, 15 July 2020 MOTION Coronavirus, JobKeeper Mr O’ROURKE (Rockhampton—ALP) (4.28 pm): I rise to speak in support of this motion. Just last week I visited several businesses that had ...

Speech By Barry O'Rourke MEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTON Record of Proceedings, 16 July 2020 HEALTH COMMUNITIES, DISABILITY SERVICES AND DOMESTIC AND FAMILY VIOLENCE PREVENTION COMMITTEE Report, Motion to Take Note Mr O’ROURKE (Rockhampton—ALP) (3.17 pm): I rise to ...

Speech By Barry O'Rourke MEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTON Record of Proceedings, 13 August 2020 HEALTH LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr O’ROURKE (Rockhampton—ALP) (3.35 pm): I rise to speak in support of the Health Legislation Amendment Bill 2019. While the bill ...

Speech By Barry O'Rourke MEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTON Record of Proceedings, 20 February 2020 ADJOURNMENT Rookwood Weir Mr O’ROURKE (Rockhampton—ALP) (6.29 pm): Another week in parliament and again I am talking about the progress of Rookwood Weir and how we are ...

Speech By Barry O'Rourke MEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTON Record of Proceedings, 21 May 2020 ADJOURNMENT Rockhampton, Saleyards Distillery Mr O’ROURKE (Rockhampton—ALP) (6.19 pm): Mr Deputy Speaker, you know how much I love Rocky. We are known as the beef capital. We ...

Speech By Barry O'Rourke MEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTON Record of Proceedings, 16 June 2020 MOTION Coronavirus, Economic Response Mr O’ROURKE (Rockhampton—ALP) (3.28 pm): I rise to speak in support of this motion. This $477 million stage 2 of Queensland’s Unite and ...

Speech By Barry O'Rourke MEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTON Record of Proceedings, 18 June 2020 HEALTH, COMMUNITIES, DISABILITY SERVICES AND DOMESTIC AND FAMILY VIOLENCE PREVENTION COMMITTEE Report, Motion to Take Note Mr O’ROURKE (Rockhampton—ALP) (3.24 pm): I rise to ...

Speech By Barry O'Rourke MEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTON Record of Proceedings, 4 February 2020 ADJOURNMENT Fitzroy River Barra Bash Mr O’ROURKE (Rockhampton—ALP) (7.15 pm): 2020 marks the third year of the Fitzroy River Barra Bash. It will be my pleasure to perform ...

Speech By Barry O'Rourke MEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTON Record of Proceedings, 4 February 2020 RESOURCES SAFETY AND HEALTH QUEENSLAND BILL Mr O’ROURKE (Rockhampton—ALP) (4.06 pm): I rise to speak in support of the Resources Safety and Health Queensland Bill 2019. ...

Speech By Barry O'Rourke MEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTON Record of Proceedings, 6 February 2020 AGRICULTURE AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr O’ROURKE (Rockhampton—ALP) (12.53 pm): I rise to support the Agriculture and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2019. ...

Speech By Barry O'Rourke MEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTON Record of Proceedings, 13 August 2020 ADJOURNMENT Rockhampton Electorate, Political Campaigning Mr O’ROURKE (Rockhampton—ALP) (6.22 pm): With so much going on around us, one would think that this might be the ...

Speech By Barry O'Rourke MEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTON Record of Proceedings, 10 September 2020 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL APPROPRIATION BILL Mr O’ROURKE (Rockhampton—ALP) (11.58 am): I rise to speak in support of the Appropriation Bill 2020. When it comes to ...

Speech By Barry O'Rourke MEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTON Record of Proceedings, 4 December 2020 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) (2020-2021) BILL APPROPRIATION (2020-2021) BILL Mr O’ROURKE (Rockhampton—ALP) (3.08 pm): I rise to speak in support of the appropriation bill ...

Speech By Barry O'Rourke MEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTON Record of Proceedings, 1 May 2024 MOTION Miles Labor Government, Travel Expenses Mr O’ROURKE (Rockhampton—ALP) (5.47 pm): I rise to speak in support of the amendment to the motion. Community safety is ...

Speech By Barry O'Rourke MEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTON Record of Proceedings, 22 May 2024 ADJOURNMENT Beef Week Mr O’ROURKE (Rockhampton—ALP) (8.48 pm): What a week we have had in Rocky with the biggest beef exhibition in the Southern Hemisphere. It was even ...

Speech By Barry O'Rourke MEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTON Record of Proceedings, 15 February 2024 ADJOURNMENT Rookwood Weir Mr O’ROURKE (Rockhampton—ALP) (6.19 pm): Our fantastic new Rookwood Weir began spilling over on Wednesday, 27 December following significant ...

Speech By Barry O'Rourke MEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTON Record of Proceedings, 20 March 2024 WORK HEALTH SAFETY AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr O’ROURKE (Rockhampton—ALP) (3.48 pm): I rise to speak in support of the Work Health and Safety and Other ...

Speech By Barry O'Rourke MEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTON Record of Proceedings, 20 March 2024 EDUCATION, EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING COMMITTEE Report, Motion to Take Note Mr O’ROURKE (Rockhampton—ALP) (2.33 pm): I rise to speak in respect of report No. 36 of the 57th ...

Speech By Barry O'Rourke MEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTON Record of Proceedings, 21 March 2024 ADJOURNMENT Rockhampton, Netball Mr O’ROURKE (Rockhampton—ALP) (6.15 pm): We had community cabinet in Rockhampton last week and there were several great announcements. I ...

Speech By Barry O'Rourke MEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTON Record of Proceedings, 17 April 2024 ADJOURNMENT Rockhampton Electorate, Crime Prevention Mr O’ROURKE (Rockhampton—ALP) (10.01 pm): Mr Deputy Speaker Kelly, as you would be aware, community cabinet was held in ...

Speech By Barry O'Rourke MEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTON Record of Proceedings, 25 February 2021 PRIVATE MEMBER'S STATEMENT Central Queensland, Container Refund Scheme Mr O’ROURKE (Rockhampton—ALP) (2.41 pm): In Central Queensland, Amanda and Peter McCasker from ...

Speech By Barry O'Rourke MEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTON Record of Proceedings, 11 March 2021 PRIVATE MEMBER'S STATEMENT Aged Care Mr O’ROURKE (Rockhampton—ALP) (2.09 pm): I was a member of the 56th Parliament’s health committee which held hearings all over the ...

Speech By Barry O'Rourke MEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTON Record of Proceedings, 22 April 2021 PRIVATE MEMBER'S STATEMENT Beef 2021 Mr O’ROURKE (Rockhampton—ALP) (2.26 pm): Beef Week is just 10 days away. For those people who have not been to Beef Week, it is like the ...

Speech By Barry O'Rourke MEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTON Record of Proceedings, 11 May 2021 WORKERS' COMPENSATION AND REHABILITATION AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr O’ROURKE (Rockhampton—ALP) (12.26 pm): I rise to speak in support of the Workers’ Compensation ...

Speech By Barry O'Rourke MEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTON Record of Proceedings, 13 May 2021 PRIVATE MEMBER'S STATEMENT Beef 2021 Mr O’ROURKE (Rockhampton—ALP) (2.21 pm): Madam Deputy Speaker, you may not have heard, but we had Beef Week last week in Rockhampton and ...

Speech By Barry O'Rourke MEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTON Record of Proceedings, 13 May 2021 MOTION Revocation of Protected Areas Mr O’ROURKE (Rockhampton—ALP) (5.29 pm): I would like to acknowledge the traditional owners of the land on which we meet today and pay my ...

Speech By Barry O'Rourke MEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTON Record of Proceedings, 18 November 2021 PRIVATE MEMBERS' STATEMENT Fitzroy River Barra Bash Mr O’ROURKE (Rockhampton—ALP) (2.09 pm): One of the great jobs that I have is attending the Fitzroy River Barra Bash. ...

Speech By Barry O'Rourke MEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTON Record of Proceedings, 30 November 2021 ADJOURNMENT WorkAbility NDIS Jobs Roadshow Mr O’ROURKE (Rockhampton—ALP) (7.28 pm): Last week I attended the WorkAbility NDIS Jobs Roadshow. It was a mass recruitment ...

Speech By Barry O'Rourke MEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTON Record of Proceedings, 17 June 2021 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL APPROPRIATION BILL Mr O’ROURKE (Rockhampton—ALP) (5.12 pm): I rise to speak in support of the Appropriation Bill 2021-22 introduced by the ...

Speech By Barry O'Rourke MEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTON Record of Proceedings, 31 August 2021 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL APPROPRIATION BILL Consideration in Detail (Cognate Debate) Appropriation Bill Education, Employment and Training Committee, Report Mr ...

Speech By Barry O'Rourke MEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTON Record of Proceedings, 31 August 2021 ADJOURNMENT Rockhampton Electorate, Alliance Airlines Mr O’ROURKE (Rockhampton—ALP) (7.14 pm): Last week I had the pleasure of having the Treasurer and Minister for ...

Speech By Barry O'Rourke MEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTON Record of Proceedings, 14 September 2021 ADJOURNMENT Rookwood Weir Mr O’ROURKE (Rockhampton—ALP) (9.41 pm): The Hon. Glenn Butcher, the Minister for Water, and I visited Queensland’s largest water ...

Speech By Barry O'Rourke MEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTON Record of Proceedings, 14 September 2021 VOLUNTARY ASSISTED DYING BILL Mr O’ROURKE (Rockhampton—ALP) (4.57 pm): I rise to speak in support of the Voluntary Assisted Dying Bill 2021. I was part of the 56th ...

Speech By Barry O'Rourke MEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTON Record of Proceedings, 13 October 2021 HOUSING LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr O’ROURKE (Rockhampton—ALP) (2.59 pm): I rise to speak in support of the Housing Legislation Amendment Bill. As members of the House ...

Speech By Barry O'Rourke MEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTON Record of Proceedings, 26 October 2021 ADJOURNMENT Rockhampton River Festival Mr O’ROURKE (Rockhampton—ALP) (7.10 pm): On the weekend we had the Rockhampton River Festival. The festival is now in its sixth year ...

Speech By Barry O'Rourke MEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTON Record of Proceedings, 27 October 2021 MOTION Coronavirus, Vaccination Mandate Mr O’ROURKE (Rockhampton—ALP) (4.14 pm): We have been following the health advice that has kept us safe. There has been a pandemic ...

Speech By Barry O'Rourke MEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTON Record of Proceedings, 26 May 2021 DEBT REDUCTION AND SAVINGS BILL Mr O’ROURKE (Rockhampton—ALP) (3.03 pm): I rise to speak in support of the Debt Reduction and Savings Bill 2021. This bill amends several acts ...

Speech By Barry O'Rourke MEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTON Record of Proceedings, 23 February 2021 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) (2020-2021) BILL APPROPRIATION (2020-2021) BILL Consideration in Detail (Cognate Debate) Appropriation (2020-2021) Bill Education, Employment ...

Speech By Barry O'Rourke MEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTON Record of Proceedings, 27 May 2021 PRIVATE MEMBER'S STATEMENT Rockhampton, Bureau of Meteorology Station Mr O’ROURKE (Rockhampton—ALP) (2.28 pm): In Rockhampton the federal LNP government is shutting down our ...

Speech By Barry O'Rourke MEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTON Record of Proceedings, 16 November 2021 QUEENSLAND UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY AMENDMENT BILL Mr O’ROURKE (Rockhampton—ALP) (12.45 pm): I rise to speak in support of the Queensland University of Technology ...

Speech By Barry O'Rourke MEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTON Record of Proceedings, 25 May 2022 ADJOURNMENT Fitzroy River Barra Bash Mr O’ROURKE (Rockhampton—ALP) (7.28 pm): One of the great jobs I have is attending the Fitzroy River Barra Bash—someone has to do it! ...

Speech By Barry O'Rourke MEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTON Record of Proceedings, 25 May 2022 MOTION Central Queensland, Health Services Mr O’ROURKE (Rockhampton—ALP) (5.26 pm): I rise to support the amendments moved by the Minister for Health and Ambulance Services. ...

Speech By Barry O'Rourke MEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTON Record of Proceedings, 24 June 2022 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL APPROPRIATION BILL REVENUE LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr O’ROURKE (Rockhampton—ALP) (12.02 pm): I rise to speak in support of the ...

Speech By Barry O'Rourke MEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTON Record of Proceedings, 16 August 2022 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL APPROPRIATION BILL Consideration in Detail (Cognate Debate) Appropriation Bill Education, Employment and Training Committee, Report Mr ...

Speech By Barry O'Rourke MEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTON Record of Proceedings, 17 August 2022 TRADING (ALLOWABLE HOURS) AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr O’ROURKE (Rockhampton—ALP) (6.27 pm): I am— Ms Richards: Shocked—shocked! Mr O’ROURKE: Absolutely shocked! ...

Speech By Barry O'Rourke MEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTON Record of Proceedings, 9 November 2022 ADJOURNMENT Rowland, Mr K; Remembrance Day Mr O’ROURKE (Rockhampton—ALP) (8.33 pm): Sometimes I have to pinch myself as I cannot believe some of the wonderful people I ...

Speech By Barry O'Rourke MEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTON Record of Proceedings, 9 November 2022 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL (NO. 3) APPROPRIATION BILL (NO. 3) BETTING TAX AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr O’ROURKE (Rockhampton—ALP) (3.53 pm): I rise to ...

Speech By Barry O'Rourke MEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTON Record of Proceedings, 11 October 2022 MOTION Death of Queen Elizabeth II and Accession of King Charles III, Address of Condolence and Congratulations Mr O’ROURKE (Rockhampton—ALP) (11.56 am): I rise to support ...

Speech By Barry O'Rourke MEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTON Record of Proceedings, 14 October 2022 MENTAL HEALTH SELECT COMMITTEE Report, Motion to Take Note Mr O’ROURKE (Rockhampton—ALP) (3.42 pm): I rise to speak in support of the Mental Health Select Committee’s ...

Speech By Barry O'Rourke MEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTON Record of Proceedings, 14 October 2022 ADJOURNMENT Rockhampton, Racing Facilities Mr O’ROURKE (Rockhampton—ALP) (6.16 pm): Facilities for female jockeys at Rockhampton’s Callaghan Park are receiving a major ...

Speech By Barry O'Rourke MEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTON Record of Proceedings, 25 October 2022 RACING INTEGRITY AMENDMENT BILL Mr O’ROURKE (Rockhampton—ALP) (12.03 pm): I rise to speak in support of the Racing Integrity Amendment Bill 2022. The racing industry in ...

Speech By Barry O'Rourke MEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTON Record of Proceedings, 26 October 2022 MOTION Rockhampton Ring Road Mr O’ROURKE (Rockhampton—ALP) (5.40 pm): It may come as no surprise that I support the motion as amended by the minister. Can I set the record ...

Speech By Barry O'Rourke MEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTON Record of Proceedings, 24 February 2022 HEALTH AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr O’ROURKE (Rockhampton—ALP) (12.07 pm): I rise to speak in support of the Health and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2021. ...

Speech By Barry O'Rourke MEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTON Record of Proceedings, 24 February 2022 SMALL BUSINESS COMMISSIONER BILL Mr O’ROURKE (Rockhampton—ALP) (4.55 pm): I rise to speak in support of the Small Business Commissioner Bill 2021. First, I would like to ...

Speech By Barry O'Rourke MEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTON Record of Proceedings, 16 March 2022 ADJOURNMENT Rockhampton Base Hospital, Staff Mr O’ROURKE (Rockhampton—ALP) (7.12 pm): I recently had the pleasure of welcoming 40 new medical interns to the Rockhampton ...

Speech By Barry O'Rourke MEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTON Record of Proceedings, 11 May 2022 ADJOURNMENT Skilling Queenslanders for Work Mr O’ROURKE (Rockhampton—ALP) (7.03 pm): A few weeks ago I had the pleasure of congratulating eight graduates who had completed ...

Speech By Barry O'Rourke MEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTON Record of Proceedings, 26 October 2022 INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr O’ROURKE (Rockhampton—ALP) (7.37 pm): I rise today to speak in support of the Industrial Relations and Other ...

Speech By Barry O'Rourke MEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTON Record of Proceedings, 8 November 2022 COAL MINING SAFETY AND HEALTH AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr O’ROURKE (Rockhampton—ALP) (6.13 pm): I rise to speak in support of the Coal Mining Safety and Health ...

Speech By Barry O'Rourke MEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTON Record of Proceedings, 8 November 2022 BUILDING UNITS AND GROUP TITLES AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr O’ROURKE (Rockhampton—ALP) (3.49 pm): I rise to speak in support of the Building Units and Group ...

Speech By Barry O'Rourke MEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTON Record of Proceedings, 18 August 2022 PRIVATE MEMBERS' STATEMENT Regional Medical Pathway Mr O’ROURKE (Rockhampton—ALP) (2.59 pm): The Regional Medical Pathway is a great collaboration between four partners. ...

Speech By Barry O'Rourke MEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTON Record of Proceedings, 1 September 2022 EDUCATION, EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING COMMITTEE Report, Motion to Take Note Mr O’ROURKE (Rockhampton—ALP) (3.10 pm): I rise to speak in support of the Education, Employment ...

Speech By Barry O'Rourke MEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTON Record of Proceedings, 1 September 2022 ADJOURNMENT Rookwood Weir Mr O’ROURKE (Rockhampton—ALP) (6.09 pm): Last week, Queensland’s Minister for Water, Glenn Butcher, and I visited the $367.2 million Rookwood ...

Speech By Barry O'Rourke MEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTON Record of Proceedings, 1 September 2022 NATURE CONSERVATION AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr O’ROURKE (Rockhampton—ALP) (4.09 pm): I rise to speak in support of the Nature Conservation and Other ...

Speech By Barry O'Rourke MEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTON Record of Proceedings, 23 February 2022 ADJOURNMENT Rockhampton Electorate, Apprenticeships Mr O’ROURKE (Rockhampton—ALP) (7.03 pm): I had the pleasure of welcoming 12 new apprentices undertaking their training ...

Speech By Barry O'Rourke MEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTON Record of Proceedings, 14 September 2023 WATER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr O’ROURKE (Rockhampton—ALP) (12.34 pm): I rise to speak in support of the Water Legislation Amendment Bill. This bill will amend the ...

Speech By Barry O'Rourke MEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTON Record of Proceedings, 14 November 2023 ADJOURNMENT Member for Rockhampton, Retirement Mr O’ROURKE (Rockhampton—ALP) (7.16 pm): It is with mixed emotions that I announce my decision not to contest the next ...

Speech By Barry O'Rourke MEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTON Record of Proceedings, 28 November 2023 INFORMATION PRIVACY AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL; PUBLIC RECORDS BILL Mr O’ROURKE (Rockhampton—ALP) (4.06 pm): I rise to speak in support of the Information ...

Speech By Barry O'Rourke MEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTON Record of Proceedings, 28 November 2023 ADJOURNMENT Rookwood Weir Mr O’ROURKE (Rockhampton—ALP) (7.32 pm): Construction of Australia’s largest major water infrastructure asset is now complete—Rookwood Weir. It ...

Speech By Barry O'Rourke MEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTON Record of Proceedings, 16 June 2023 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILL; REVENUE LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr O’ROURKE (Rockhampton—ALP) (12.03 pm): I rise to speak in support of the ...

Speech By Barry O'Rourke MEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTON Record of Proceedings, 22 August 2023 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL APPROPRIATION BILL Consideration in Detail (Cognate Debate) Appropriation Bill Education, Employment and Training Committee, Report Mr ...

Speech By Barry O'Rourke MEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTON Record of Proceedings, 24 August 2023 ADJOURNMENT Bushfire Preparedness Mr O’ROURKE (Rockhampton—ALP) (6.18 pm): The first pipes for the $983 million Fitzroy to Gladstone pipeline have arrived in Rockhampton, ...

Speech By Barry O'Rourke MEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTON Record of Proceedings, 20 April 2023 PRIVATE MEMBER'S STATEMENT Rockhampton Ring Road Mr O’ROURKE (Rockhampton—ALP) (2.39 pm): I take this opportunity to update the House on the Rockhampton Ring Road. This ...

Speech By Barry O'Rourke MEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTON Record of Proceedings, 23 May 2023 ADJOURNMENT Recreational Fishing Mr O’ROURKE (Rockhampton—ALP) (7.09 pm): In the Sunday Mail a few weeks back there was a story written by Greg Stolz under the headline ...

Speech By Barry O'Rourke MEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTON Record of Proceedings, 23 May 2023 CORRECTIVE SERVICES (EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES AND SECURITY) AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr O’ROURKE (Rockhampton—ALP) (2.59 pm): I rise to speak in support of the ...

Speech By Barry O'Rourke MEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTON Record of Proceedings, 16 March 2023 PRIVATE MEMBER'S STATEMENT Rockhampton Mr O’ROURKE (Rockhampton—ALP) (2.03 pm): There are numerous reasons Rockhampton is a great place to live, work and play. Living in ...

Speech By Barry O'Rourke MEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTON Record of Proceedings, 30 March 2023 EDUCATION, EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING COMMITTEE Report, Motion to Take Note Mr O’ROURKE (Rockhampton—ALP) (3.44 pm): I rise to speak in support of the Education, Employment ...

Speech By Barry O'Rourke MEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTON Record of Proceedings, 30 March 2023 PRIVATE MEMBER'S STATEMENT Rockhampton, Education Infrastructure Mr O’ROURKE (Rockhampton—ALP) (2.40 pm): Education is something that is incredibly close to my heart. I know ...

Speech By Barry O'Rourke MEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTON Record of Proceedings, 23 February 2023 PRIVATE MEMBER'S STATEMENT GlenTech Auto Mr O’ROURKE (Rockhampton—ALP) (2.33 pm): Earlier this month I had the pleasure of representing the Hon. Grace Grace to ...

Speech By Barry O'Rourke MEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTON Record of Proceedings, 23 February 2023 LAND AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr O’ROURKE (Rockhampton—ALP) (4.53 pm): I rise to speak in support of the Land and Other Legislation Amendment Bill. While this ...

Speech By Barry O'Rourke MEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTON Record of Proceedings, 14 March 2023 STRENGTHENING COMMUNITY SAFETY BILL Mr O’ROURKE (Rockhampton—ALP) (5.17 pm): I rise to speak in support of the Strengthening Community Safety Bill 2023. Queensland has ...

Speech By Barry O'Rourke MEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTON Record of Proceedings, 13 September 2023 MOTION Health Workers Mr O’ROURKE (Rockhampton—ALP) (4.49 pm): I rise to speak in support of our motion. Queensland frontline doctors, nurses, midwives and all of our ...

Speech By Barry O'Rourke MEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTON Record of Proceedings, 13 June 2024 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILL; REVENUE AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL; STATE FINANCIAL INSTRUCTIONS AND METWAY MERGER AMENDMENT BILL Mr O’ROURKE ...

Speech By Barry O'Rourke MEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTON Record of Proceedings, 21 August 2024 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL APPROPRIATION BILL Consideration in Detail (Cognate Debate) Appropriation Bill Education, Employment, Training and Skills Committee, ...

Speech By Barry O'Rourke MEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTON Record of Proceedings, 21 August 2024 ELECTRICAL SAFETY AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL; WORKERS’ COMPENSATION AND REHABILITATION AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr O’ROURKE (Rockhampton—ALP) (9.07 ...

Speech By Barry O'Rourke MEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTON Record of Proceedings, 10 September 2024 EDUCATION (GENERAL PROVISIONS) (HELPING FAMILIES WITH SCHOOL COSTS) AMENDMENT BILL Mr O’ROURKE (Rockhampton—ALP) (6.10 pm): I refer to the Education (General Provisions) ...

Speech By Barry O'Rourke MEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTON Record of Proceedings, 11 September 2024 CHILD SAFE ORGANISATIONS BILL; WORKING WITH CHILDREN (RISK MANAGEMENT AND SCREENING) AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr O’ROURKE (Rockhampton—ALP) (2.24 pm): I ...

Speech By Barry O'Rourke MEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTON Record of Proceedings, 12 September 2024 VALEDICTORY Mr O’ROURKE (Rockhampton—ALP) (5.41 pm): I stand here to deliver my final speech in this House. My heart is filled with mixed emotions. First and foremost, I ...