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Speech By Brittany Lauga MEMBER FOR KEPPEL Record of Proceedings, 5 May 2015 MAIDEN SPEECH Mrs LAUGA (Keppel—ALP) (3.16 pm): I would like to acknowledge the traditional owners of the land on which we meet, the Turrbal people, and pay respects to their elders ...

Speech By Brittany Lauga MEMBER FOR KEPPEL Record of Proceedings, 16 July 2015 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILL Mrs LAUGA (Keppel—ALP) (10.00 pm): I rise in the House today to speak in favour of the first budget of the Palaszczuk Labor ...

Speech By Brittany Lauga MEMBER FOR KEPPEL Record of Proceedings, 16 July 2015 ADJOURNMENT NAIDOC Week Mrs LAUGA (Keppel—ALP) (1.22 am): NAIDOC Week is an important opportunity to celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture and history. It is ...

Speech By Brittany Lauga MEMBER FOR KEPPEL Record of Proceedings, 15 September 2015 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILL Infrastructure, Planning and Natural Resources Committee, Report Mrs LAUGA (Keppel—ALP) (4.13 pm): I rise to speak in ...

Speech By Brittany Lauga MEMBER FOR KEPPEL Record of Proceedings, 15 September 2015 MATTERS OF PUBLIC INTEREST Single-Use Plastic Bags, Ban Mrs LAUGA (Keppel—ALP) (12.02 pm): I rise in the House today to speak in support of the parliamentary petition to ...

Speech By Brittany Lauga MEMBER FOR KEPPEL Record of Proceedings, 16 September 2015 HEAVY VEHICLE NATIONAL LAW AMENDMENT BILL Mrs LAUGA (Keppel—ALP) (5.25 pm): I rise to speak in favour of the Heavy Vehicle National Law Amendment Bill 2015. The ...

Speech By Brittany Lauga MEMBER FOR KEPPEL Record of Proceedings, 13 October 2015 MATTERS OF PUBLIC INTEREST Safe Work Month Mrs LAUGA (Keppel—ALP) (12.07 pm): This month is Safe Work Month and I was pleased to join Shane Webcke, one of the great ...

Speech By Brittany Lauga MEMBER FOR KEPPEL Record of Proceedings, 6 May 2015 PRIVATE MEMBER'S STATEMENT Tropical Cyclone Marcia Mrs LAUGA (Keppel—ALP) (2.47 pm): On Friday, 20 February 2015, category 5 Tropical Cyclone Marcia crossed the Central Queensland ...

Speech By Brittany Lauga MEMBER FOR KEPPEL Record of Proceedings, 6 May 2015 ADJOURNMENT Thomas, Mr D Mrs LAUGA (Keppel—ALP) (10.20 pm): I am delighted and so proud to rise in the House this evening to report that one of our true local sporting heroes and ...

Speech By Brittany Lauga MEMBER FOR KEPPEL Record of Proceedings, 3 June 2015 ADJOURNMENT Rockhampton and Yeppoon, Community Cabinet Mrs LAUGA (Keppel—ALP) (12.05 am): It was a great honour and privilege to have the Premier and her cabinet in Rockhampton and ...

Speech By Brittany Lauga MEMBER FOR KEPPEL Record of Proceedings, 3 June 2015 LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mrs LAUGA (Keppel—ALP) (10.13 pm): Tonight I rise in the House to speak in favour of the Local Government and Other ...

Speech By Brittany Lauga MEMBER FOR KEPPEL Record of Proceedings, 29 October 2015 INFRASTRUCTURE, PLANNING AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE Report, Motion to Take Notice Mrs LAUGA (Keppel—ALP) (11.52 am): It was a great privilege and an honour to be ...

Speech By Brittany Lauga MEMBER FOR KEPPEL Record of Proceedings, 10 November 2015 LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL (NO. 2) Mrs LAUGA (Keppel—ALP) (3.20 pm): I rise to speak in favour of the Local Government and Other Legislation ...

Speech By Brittany Lauga MEMBER FOR KEPPEL Record of Proceedings, 2 December 2015 MOTION Minister for Police, Fire and Emergency Services and Minister for Corrective Services Mrs LAUGA (Keppel—ALP) (6.18 pm): I cannot help it if they think that I am a ...

Speech By Brittany Lauga MEMBER FOR KEPPEL Record of Proceedings, 3 December 2015 DOMESTIC AND FAMILY VIOLENCE PROTECTION AND ANOTHER ACT AMENDMENT BILL Mrs LAUGA (Keppel—ALP) (8.58 pm): I am delighted to rise to speak on this bill which is an important ...

Speech By Brittany Lauga MEMBER FOR KEPPEL Record of Proceedings, 14 October 2015 FISHERIES AND ANOTHER REGULATION AMENDMENT REGULATION (NO. 1) Disallowance of Statutory Instrument Mrs LAUGA (Keppel—ALP) (8.55 pm): I rise this evening to speak against ...

Speech By Brittany Lauga MEMBER FOR KEPPEL Record of Proceedings, 15 October 2015 PRIVATE MEMBER'S STATEMENT Rockhampton Hospital, Cancer Services Mrs LAUGA (Keppel—ALP) (2.51 pm): Thursday, 8 October 2015 was a very important day in the delivery of the ...

Speech By Brittany Lauga MEMBER FOR KEPPEL Record of Proceedings, 27 October 2015 BUILDING QUEENSLAND BILL Mrs LAUGA (Keppel—ALP) (4.56 pm): I rise to speak in support of the Building Queensland Bill. Building Queensland will provide independent expert ...

Speech By Brittany Lauga MEMBER FOR KEPPEL Record of Proceedings, 14 July 2015 MATTERS OF PUBLIC INTEREST Cheese and Biscuits Cafe, Breastfeeding Mrs LAUGA (Keppel—ALP) (11.50 am): A little cafe in Frenchville, North Rockhampton, has made worldwide ...

Speech By Brittany Lauga MEMBER FOR KEPPEL Record of Proceedings, 13 October 2015 HOLIDAYS AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mrs LAUGA (Keppel—ALP) (3.27 pm): The 1891 shearers strike is one of Australia’s earliest and most important industrial ...

Speech By Brittany Lauga MEMBER FOR KEPPEL Record of Proceedings, 13 October 2015 ADJOURNMENT Capricorn Coast Running Festival Mrs LAUGA (Keppel—ALP) (10.02 pm): The sun was shining, there was a cool south-easterly breeze across Keppel Bay, hundreds of ...

Speech By Brittany Lauga MEMBER FOR KEPPEL Record of Proceedings, 24 May 2016 MINERAL AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mrs LAUGA (Keppel—ALP) (3.49 pm): I rise to speak in support of the Mineral and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2016 and the ...

Speech By Brittany Lauga MEMBER FOR KEPPEL Record of Proceedings, 16 June 2016 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILL; DUTIES AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mrs LAUGA (Keppel—ALP) (9.28 pm): It is wonderful to hear about the member for ...

Speech By Brittany Lauga MEMBER FOR KEPPEL Record of Proceedings, 17 June 2016 ADJOURNMENT Hey YOUth Summit Mrs LAUGA (Keppel—ALP) (1.42 am): I am extremely interested in the vision of local young people, their fears and concerns and their hopes and ...

Speech By Brittany Lauga MEMBER FOR KEPPEL Record of Proceedings, 21 April 2016 ADJOURNMENT Northern Australian Infrastructure Facility Mrs LAUGA (Keppel—ALP) (3.07 am): If the Prime Minister of Australia calls an extraordinary sitting of the federal ...

Speech By Brittany Lauga MEMBER FOR KEPPEL Record of Proceedings, 10 May 2016 MATTERS OF PUBLIC INTEREST Keppel, Police Resources Mrs LAUGA (Keppel—ALP) (12.27 pm): The Palaszczuk Labor government is continuing to deliver on its commitment to boost ...

Speech By Brittany Lauga MEMBER FOR KEPPEL Record of Proceedings, 10 May 2016 MOTION: NATURAL DISASTER RELIEF AND RECOVERY ARRANGEMENTS Mrs LAUGA (Keppel—ALP) (2.50 pm): Yet again we see the Turnbull government changing the rules to suit themselves, ...

Speech By Brittany Lauga MEMBER FOR KEPPEL Record of Proceedings, 11 May 2016 PLANNING BILLS (COGNATE DEBATE) Mrs LAUGA (Keppel—ALP) (9.24 pm): I feel a bit like Blackboard in Mr Squiggle—‘Hurry up.’ I rise this evening to speak in support of the ...

Speech By Brittany Lauga MEMBER FOR KEPPEL Record of Proceedings, 12 May 2016 ADJOURNMENT Helem Yumba; Centenary of Anzac Precinct Mrs LAUGA (Keppel—ALP) (9.49 pm): Local Aboriginal leaders and elders play an important role in our community, and I ...

Speech By Brittany Lauga MEMBER FOR KEPPEL Record of Proceedings, 16 August 2016 MATTERS OF PUBLIC INTEREST Back to Work Program Mrs LAUGA (Keppel—ALP) (12.11 pm): The Palaszczuk government is committed to growing jobs now and jobs for the future and our ...

Speech By Brittany Lauga MEMBER FOR KEPPEL Record of Proceedings, 16 August 2016 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILL Mrs LAUGA (Keppel—ALP) (4.29 pm): I rise this afternoon to speak with respect to the Infrastructure, Planning and Natural ...

Speech By Brittany Lauga MEMBER FOR KEPPEL Record of Proceedings, 16 August 2016 MOTION: DEPUTY PREMIER, BUSINESS CONFIDENCE Mrs LAUGA (Keppel—ALP) (6.16 pm): The member for Mansfield claims there are no planning grounds for the calling in of this ...

Speech By Brittany Lauga MEMBER FOR KEPPEL Record of Proceedings, 17 August 2016 ADJOURNMENT Darumbal People, Native Title Mrs LAUGA (Keppel—ALP) (11.34 pm): Gudamulli, Mr Speaker! ‘Gudamulli’ of course means hello in Darumbal language, the traditional ...

Speech By Brittany Lauga MEMBER FOR KEPPEL Record of Proceedings, 12 October 2016 GRAMMAR SCHOOLS BILL Mrs LAUGA (Keppel—ALP) (5.36 pm): This evening I rise to speak in support of the Grammar Schools Bill 2016. The main purpose of the bill is to maintain ...

Speech By Brittany Lauga MEMBER FOR KEPPEL Record of Proceedings, 13 October 2016 MOTION: WEST VILLAGE DEVELOPMENT Mrs LAUGA (Keppel—ALP) (6.17 pm): I think it is so hypocritical that those opposite are happy to use call-in powers when they are in ...

Speech By Brittany Lauga MEMBER FOR KEPPEL Record of Proceedings, 2 November 2016 ADJOURNMENT Telstra Business Women’s Awards Mrs LAUGA (Keppel—ALP) (11.45 pm): Every year we see more and more vibrant Australian businesswomen pushing the boundaries and ...

Speech By Brittany Lauga MEMBER FOR KEPPEL Record of Proceedings, 17 March 2016 PRIVATE MEMBER'S STATEMENT Coorooman Creek Boat Ramp Mrs LAUGA (Keppel—ALP) (2.48 pm): It is no secret that I love getting out on the water. There is nothing better than ...

Speech By Brittany Lauga MEMBER FOR KEPPEL Record of Proceedings, 19 April 2016 MATTERS OF PUBLIC INTEREST Keppel Electorate Mrs LAUGA (Keppel—ALP) (2.39 pm): The Palaszczuk government is focused on growing jobs now and jobs for the future. The Working ...

Speech By Brittany Lauga MEMBER FOR KEPPEL Record of Proceedings, 19 April 2016 QUEENS'S WHARF BRISBANE BILL; BRISBANE CASINO AGREEMENT AMENDMENT BILL Mrs LAUGA (Keppel—ALP) (8.11 pm): I rise this evening to talk about the two bills that give effect to ...

Speech By Brittany Lauga MEMBER FOR KEPPEL Record of Proceedings, 30 August 2016 MATTERS OF PUBLIC INTEREST Advancing Education Mrs LAUGA (Keppel—ALP) (12.32 pm): The Palaszczuk government is determined that all Queensland children and young people will ...

Speech By Brittany Lauga MEMBER FOR KEPPEL Record of Proceedings, 14 September 2016 ADJOURNMENT Member for Keppel Mrs LAUGA (Keppel—ALP) (10.56 pm): In response to media reports that have come to my attention tonight, I am deeply upset and hurt by the ...

Speech By Brittany Lauga MEMBER FOR KEPPEL Record of Proceedings, 11 October 2016 MATTERS OF PUBLIC INTEREST Advancing Our Cities and Regions Strategy Mrs LAUGA (Keppel—ALP) (12.29 pm): I rise to speak in support of the Palaszczuk government’s Advancing ...

Speech By Brittany Lauga MEMBER FOR KEPPEL Record of Proceedings, 12 October 2016 ADJOURNMENT Beach Day Out Mrs LAUGA (Keppel—ALP) (11.23 pm): One in five Queenslanders has a disability of some kind. Disability Action Week is an opportunity to shine a ...

Speech By Brittany Lauga MEMBER FOR KEPPEL Record of Proceedings, 12 May 2016 MOTION: FEDERAL BUDGET, BACKPACKER TAX Mrs LAUGA (Keppel—ALP) (12.40 pm): In respect of this issue, I am constantly shocked by the lack of intelligence from those opposite. ...

Speech By Brittany Lauga MEMBER FOR KEPPEL Record of Proceedings, 24 May 2016 MATTER OF PUBLIC INTEREST Keppel Electorate, Small Business Mrs LAUGA (Keppel—ALP) (12.04 pm): Since the election last year the Palaszczuk government has been focused on giving ...

Speech By Brittany Lauga MEMBER FOR KEPPEL Record of Proceedings, 24 May 2016 ADJOURNMENT Keppel Bay, Dive Wreck Mrs LAUGA (Keppel—ALP) (10.22 pm): I want to sink a decommissioned navy vessel off the Capricorn Coast to create a dive wreck that will ...

Speech By Brittany Lauga MEMBER FOR KEPPEL Record of Proceedings, 16 March 2016 MOTION: CASINO GAMING LICENCES Mrs LAUGA (Keppel—ALP) (6.16 pm): First and foremost, I want Queensland and the world to know that Great Keppel Island is well and truly open ...

Speech By Brittany Lauga MEMBER FOR KEPPEL Record of Proceedings, 17 March 2016 INFRASTRUCTURE, PLANNING AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE Report, Motion to take note Mrs LAUGA (Keppel—ALP) (3.02 pm): I rise to speak to the Queensland Audit Office report ...

Speech By Brittany Lauga MEMBER FOR KEPPEL Record of Proceedings, 20 April 2016 TRANSPORT LEGISLATION (TAXI SERVICES) AMENDMENT BILL Mrs LAUGA (Keppel—ALP) (8.25 pm): I rise this evening in support of the intent of the bill and welcome the foreshadowed ...

Speech By Brittany Lauga MEMBER FOR KEPPEL Record of Proceedings, 9 November 2016 WATER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL; ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION (UNDERGROUND WATER MANAGEMENT) AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mrs LAUGA (Keppel—ALP) (9.12 pm): The member ...

Speech By Brittany Lauga MEMBER FOR KEPPEL Record of Proceedings, 10 November 2016 ADJOURNMENT Keppel Electorate Mrs LAUGA (Keppel—ALP) (6.54 pm): I rise tonight to congratulate a number of community organisations and a school in my electorate and ...

Speech By Brittany Lauga MEMBER FOR KEPPEL Record of Proceedings, 10 November 2016 PRIVATE MEMBER'S STATEMENT Advancing Tourism in North Queensland Mrs LAUGA (Keppel—ALP) (2.39 pm): I rise to give my strongest support to one of the fastest growing ...

Speech By Brittany Lauga MEMBER FOR KEPPEL Record of Proceedings, 29 November 2016 ADJOURNMENT Keppel Electorate Mrs LAUGA (Keppel—ALP) (10.55 pm): Domestic and family violence is not okay—not now, not ever. In order to spread that message and to celebrate ...

Speech By Brittany Lauga MEMBER FOR KEPPEL Record of Proceedings, 2 November 2016 ADOPTION AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mrs LAUGA (Keppel—ALP) (10.25 pm): I rise to speak in support of the Adoption and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2016. I ...

Speech By Brittany Lauga MEMBER FOR KEPPEL Record of Proceedings, 16 February 2016 MATTERS OF PUBLIC INTEREST Tropical Cyclone Marcia Mrs LAUGA (Keppel—ALP) (12.14 pm): This Saturday, 20 February, marks 12 months since category 5 Tropical Cyclone Marcia ...

Speech By Brittany Lauga MEMBER FOR KEPPEL Record of Proceedings, 16 February 2016 MOTION: SUSPENSION OF STANDING AND SESSIONAL ORDERS Mrs LAUGA (Keppel—ALP) (6.17 pm): Here we are in the first sitting week of 2016 and you would think that those opposite ...

Speech By Brittany Lauga MEMBER FOR KEPPEL Record of Proceedings, 16 February 2016 MULTICULTURAL RECOGNITION BILL Mrs LAUGA (Keppel—ALP) (3.26 pm): Queensland is a truly multicultural success story. People from all walks of life and from countries all ...

Speech By Brittany Lauga MEMBER FOR KEPPEL Record of Proceedings, 17 February 2016 TACKLING ALCOHOL-FUELLED VIOLENCE LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL; LIQUOR AND FAIR TRADING LEGISLATION (RED TAPE REDUCTION) AMENDMENT BILL Mrs LAUGA (Keppel—ALP) (7.50 pm): The ...

Speech By Brittany Lauga MEMBER FOR KEPPEL Record of Proceedings, 17 February 2016 ADJOURNMENT Mount Archer State School, Parliament House Visit Mrs LAUGA (Keppel—ALP) (2.55 am): I was absolutely delighted to welcome year 6 students from Mount Archer ...

Speech By Brittany Lauga MEMBER FOR KEPPEL Record of Proceedings, 8 August 2017 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILL: INFRASTRUCTURE, PLANNING AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE Mrs LAUGA (Keppel—ALP) (4.03 pm): It was very clear at the ...

Speech By Brittany Lauga MEMBER FOR KEPPEL Record of Proceedings, 10 August 2017 PRIVATE MEMBERS' STATEMENTS Keppel Electorate, Woppaburra People Mrs LAUGA (Keppel—ALP) (2.40 pm): I am so incredibly proud to acknowledge the presence in the gallery today of ...

Speech By Brittany Lauga MEMBER FOR KEPPEL Record of Proceedings, 22 August 2017 MATTERS OF PUBLIC INTEREST Buy Queensland Mrs LAUGA (Keppel—ALP) (3.32 pm): I have been standing up and fighting for buy local policies for years because I believe that every ...

Speech By Brittany Lauga MEMBER FOR KEPPEL Record of Proceedings, 24 August 2017 STRONG AND SUSTAINABLE RESOURCE COMMUNITIES BILL Mrs LAUGA (Keppel—ALP) (4.22 pm): I rise this afternoon to speak in support of the Strong and Sustainable Resource Communities ...

Speech By Brittany Lauga MEMBER FOR KEPPEL Record of Proceedings, 5 September 2017 WASTE REDUCTION AND RECYCLING AMENDMENT BILL Mrs LAUGA (Keppel—ALP) (5.03 pm): I rise this afternoon to speak in favour of the Waste Reduction and Recycling Amendment Bill ...

Speech By Brittany Lauga MEMBER FOR KEPPEL Record of Proceedings, 10 May 2017 LOCAL GOVERNMENT ELECTORAL (TRANSPARENCY AND ACCOUNTABILITY IN LOCAL GOVERNMENT) AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mrs LAUGA (Keppel—ALP) (5.45 pm): The Palaszczuk government’s ...

Speech By Brittany Lauga MEMBER FOR KEPPEL Record of Proceedings, 25 May 2017 ADJOURNMENT Foster and Kinship Carers Mrs LAUGA (Keppel—ALP) (6.27 pm): Last week I met an inspiring woman from my electorate by the name of Penny, who has opened her home and her ...

Speech By Brittany Lauga MEMBER FOR KEPPEL Record of Proceedings, 13 June 2017 MATTERS OF PUBLIC INTEREST Regional Queensland, Employment Mrs LAUGA (Keppel—ALP) (11.54 am): I am a proud Central Queenslander. I was raised in Rocky and my husband and I are ...

Speech By Brittany Lauga MEMBER FOR KEPPEL Record of Proceedings, 14 June 2017 MOTION: REVOCATION OF PROTECTED AREAS Mrs LAUGA (Keppel—ALP) (8.25 pm): I support the revocation motion. Like other members speaking this evening, I know many of the areas where ...

Speech By Brittany Lauga MEMBER FOR KEPPEL Record of Proceedings, 7 September 2017 MOTION: BUY QUEENSLAND Mrs LAUGA (Keppel—ALP) (5.39 pm): It is not a gamble, we do give a toss and we are fighting for Queensland jobs by introducing this policy. I believe ...

Speech By Brittany Lauga MEMBER FOR KEPPEL Record of Proceedings, 7 September 2017 LABOUR HIRE LICENSING BILL Mrs LAUGA (Keppel—ALP) (3.26 pm): I rise to speak with respect to and in favour of the Labour Hire Licensing Bill. This bill is about one simple ...

Speech By Brittany Lauga MEMBER FOR KEPPEL Record of Proceedings, 7 September 2017 PRIVATE MEMBER'S STATEMENT Electricity Prices Mrs LAUGA (Keppel—ALP) (2.39 pm): At the 2015 election I campaigned hard in Keppel against the Newman-Nicholls government’s ...

Speech By Brittany Lauga MEMBER FOR KEPPEL Record of Proceedings, 1 March 2017 ADJOURNMENT Fair Work Commission, Penalty Rates Mrs LAUGA (Keppel—ALP) (10.36 pm): Over 11,000 of Central Queensland’s lowest paid workers in pharmacy, retail, hospitality and ...

Speech By Brittany Lauga MEMBER FOR KEPPEL Record of Proceedings, 21 March 2017 MATTERS OF PUBLIC INTEREST Back to Work Program Youth Boost Mrs LAUGA (Keppel—ALP) (11.52 am): I really do not care what the member for Clayfield drinks; I am here to talk about ...

Speech By Brittany Lauga MEMBER FOR KEPPEL Record of Proceedings, 9 May 2017 MATTERS OF PUBLIC INTEREST Ice; Tropical Cyclone Debbie Mrs LAUGA (Keppel—ALP) (12.23 pm): Ice is a cheap, potent and easy to access drug that is a national scourge. Within homes ...

Speech By Brittany Lauga MEMBER FOR KEPPEL Record of Proceedings, 14 February 2017 MATTER OF PUBLIC INTEREST Rockhampton, Community Cabinet Mrs LAUGA (Keppel—ALP) (2.30 pm): The Palaszczuk government is committed to governing for all Queenslanders, and the ...

Speech By Brittany Lauga MEMBER FOR KEPPEL Record of Proceedings, 15 February 2017 MOTION Military Training Areas Mrs LAUGA (Keppel—ALP) (5.42 pm): The LNP is no friend of the farmer. I rise this evening to contribute to the debate regarding the federal ...

Speech By Brittany Lauga MEMBER FOR KEPPEL Record of Proceedings, 15 June 2017 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILL; REVENUE LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mrs LAUGA (Keppel—ALP) (11.03 pm): Around 2½ years ago Queensland Labor told Queenslanders ...

Speech By Brittany Lauga MEMBER FOR KEPPEL Record of Proceedings, 23 August 2018 PRIVATE MEMBERS' STATEMENTS Buy Queensland Mrs LAUGA (Keppel—ALP) (2.40 pm): I believe that every single dollar of the $18 billion spend by the Queensland government each year ...

Speech By Brittany Lauga MEMBER FOR KEPPEL Record of Proceedings, 6 September 2018 ADDRESS-IN-REPLY Mrs LAUGA (Keppel—ALP) (4.59 pm): I begin by acknowledging the traditional owners of the land on which we meet, the Turrbal and Jagera people, and pay my ...

Speech By Brittany Lauga MEMBER FOR KEPPEL Record of Proceedings, 31 October 2018 MINES LEGISLATION (RESOURCES SAFETY) AMENDMENT BILL Mrs LAUGA (Keppel—ALP) (2.56 pm): The member for Condamine alleges that the LNP is the best friend of mining workers and ...

Speech By Brittany Lauga MEMBER FOR KEPPEL Record of Proceedings, 1 November 2018 PRIVATE MEMBER'S STATEMENT Banking Royal Commission, Extension Mrs LAUGA (Keppel—ALP) (2.40 pm): Jodie and Nathan Busch are a local Yeppoon mum and dad doing their best to put ...

Speech By Brittany Lauga MEMBER FOR KEPPEL Record of Proceedings, 14 November 2018 MINERAL AND ENERGY RESOURCES (FINANCIAL PROVISIONING) BILL Mrs LAUGA (Keppel—ALP) (2.57 pm): Today we will make history, but going by the member for Maiwar’s contribution just ...

Speech By Brittany Lauga MEMBER FOR KEPPEL Record of Proceedings, 14 November 2018 MOTION Shark Control Program, Inquiry Mrs LAUGA (Keppel—ALP) (5.23 pm): I rise to speak against this absolutely irresponsible motion. It is absolutely laughable that those ...

Speech By Brittany Lauga MEMBER FOR KEPPEL Record of Proceedings, 18 September 2018 MATTERS OF PUBLIC INTEREST Central Queensland, Works for Queensland Mrs LAUGA (Keppel—ALP) (2.45 pm): The availability of secure, fairly paid jobs is central to the ...

Speech By Brittany Lauga MEMBER FOR KEPPEL Record of Proceedings, 19 September 2018 NATIONAL REDRESS SCHEME FOR INSTITUTIONAL CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE (COMMONWEALTH POWERS) BILL Mrs LAUGA (Keppel—ALP) (3.43 pm): I acknowledge the immense work of the royal ...

Speech By Brittany Lauga MEMBER FOR KEPPEL Record of Proceedings, 16 October 2018 TERMINATION OF PREGNANCY BILL Mrs LAUGA (Keppel—ALP) (4.02 pm): I rise to speak in favour of the bill and against the amendments to be moved by the member for Caloundra. ...

Speech By Brittany Lauga MEMBER FOR KEPPEL Record of Proceedings, 22 August 2018 MOTION Independent Public Schools, Order for Production of Documents Mrs LAUGA (Keppel—ALP) (5.35 pm): The member for Scenic Rim says that the LNP has a great record in ...

Speech By Brittany Lauga MEMBER FOR KEPPEL Record of Proceedings, 16 October 2018 MATTERS OF PUBLIC INTEREST Great Keppel Island Revitalisation Project Mrs LAUGA (Keppel—ALP) (2.40 pm): It was exciting news that broke last week about a contract signed for ...

Speech By Brittany Lauga MEMBER FOR KEPPEL Record of Proceedings, 6 March 2018 EDUCATION (OVERSEAS STUDENTS) BILL Mrs LAUGA (Keppel—ALP) (5.47 pm): The bill before the House today modernises the regulation of providers of courses to overseas students, ...

Speech By Brittany Lauga MEMBER FOR KEPPEL Record of Proceedings, 6 March 2018 MATTERS OF PUBLIC INTEREST Keppel Electorate, Jobs Mrs LAUGA (Keppel—ALP) (2.30 pm): Adani needs to stack up environmentally and financially. That is a matter for them. We want ...

Speech By Brittany Lauga MEMBER FOR KEPPEL Record of Proceedings, 8 March 2018 PRIVATE MEMBERS' STATEMENTS Glencore, Oaky North Mrs LAUGA (Keppel—ALP) (2.39 pm): It is absolutely ludicrous that a multibillion-dollar foreign mining company that pays no tax ...

Speech By Brittany Lauga MEMBER FOR KEPPEL Record of Proceedings, 21 March 2018 ADJOURNMENT Health Services Mrs LAUGA (Keppel—ALP) (7.09 pm): The doctors, nurses, surgeons, midwives, cleaners, ward staff, pathologists, radiologists, allied health ...

Speech By Brittany Lauga MEMBER FOR KEPPEL Record of Proceedings, 17 May 2018 PRIVATE MEMBER'S STATEMENT Keppel Electorate, Indigenous Place Names Mrs LAUGA (Keppel—ALP) (2.10 pm): ‘Gudamulli’ means hello in Darumbal language. I acknowledge the Darumbal ...

Speech By Brittany Lauga MEMBER FOR KEPPEL Record of Proceedings, 13 June 2018 PRIVATE MEMBERS' STATEMENTS Project Booyah Mrs LAUGA (Keppel—ALP) (2.40 pm): Today I rise to speak about a program that is very dear to my heart and that is making a huge ...

Speech By Brittany Lauga MEMBER FOR KEPPEL Record of Proceedings, 14 June 2018 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILL; REVENUE LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL; BETTING TAX BILL Mrs LAUGA (Keppel—ALP) (5.10 pm): The Palaszczuk government’s 2018-19 ...

Speech By Brittany Lauga MEMBER FOR KEPPEL Record of Proceedings, 21 August 2018 MATTERS OF PUBLIC INTEREST Keppel Electorate, Tourism Mrs LAUGA (Keppel—ALP) (2.32 pm): Tourism is a cornerstone of the Central Queensland economy and the southern Great Barrier ...

Speech By Brittany Lauga MEMBER FOR KEPPEL Record of Proceedings, 21 March 2018 MOTION: ROOKWOOD WEIR Mrs LAUGA (Keppel—ALP) (5.43 pm): The member for Gregory comes in here and tells us all about the benefits of this project, that it is going to create all ...

Speech By Brittany Lauga MEMBER FOR KEPPEL Record of Proceedings, 22 March 2018 PRIVATE MEMBERS' STATEMENTS Gold Coast Commonwealth Games, Queen’s Baton Relay Mrs LAUGA (Keppel—ALP) (2.46 pm): With only 13 days until the opening ceremony of the Gold Coast ...

Speech By Brittany Lauga MEMBER FOR KEPPEL Record of Proceedings, 1 May 2018 MATTERS OF PUBLIC INTEREST Distribution of GST Mrs LAUGA (Keppel—ALP) (2.31 pm): I will always fight for Keppel because I am passionate about growing jobs in our local economy. I am ...

Speech By Brittany Lauga MEMBER FOR KEPPEL Record of Proceedings, 15 May 2018 MATTER OF PUBLIC INTEREST Keppel Electorate, Infrastructure Mrs LAUGA (Keppel—ALP) (2.31 pm): I grew up in Central Queensland and I love living there. They say home is where your ...

Speech By Brittany Lauga MEMBER FOR KEPPEL Record of Proceedings, 2 April 2019 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mrs LAUGA (Keppel—ALP) (3.44 pm): I find it absolutely astounding that the member for Maroochydore rose in this place ...

Speech By Brittany Lauga MEMBER FOR KEPPEL Record of Proceedings, 3 April 2019 QUEENSLAND CIVIL AND ADMINISTRATIVE TRIBUNAL AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mrs LAUGA (Keppel—ALP) (11.39 am): I rise this morning to speak in favour of the Queensland Civil ...

Speech By Brittany Lauga MEMBER FOR KEPPEL Record of Proceedings, 30 April 2019 EDUCATION (QUEENSLAND COLLEGE OF TEACHERS) AMENDMENT BILL Mrs LAUGA (Keppel—ALP) (11.38 am): I rise to speak to the Education (Queensland College of Teachers) Amendment Bill. ...

Speech By Brittany Lauga MEMBER FOR KEPPEL Record of Proceedings, 1 May 2019 CRIMINAL CODE AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL; CRIMINAL CODE AND OTHER LEGISLATION (MASON JETT LEE) AMENDMENT BILL Mrs LAUGA (Keppel—ALP) (3.40 pm): I rise to speak in support ...

Speech By Brittany Lauga MEMBER FOR KEPPEL Record of Proceedings, 26 February 2019 MOTION Natural Disasters Mrs LAUGA (Keppel—ALP) (3.40 pm): I rise to speak in favour of the motion moved by the Premier. The bushfires in Central Queensland in late 2018 were ...

Speech By Brittany Lauga MEMBER FOR KEPPEL Record of Proceedings, 27 February 2019 MOTION State Schools, Air Conditioning Mrs LAUGA (Keppel—ALP) (5.18 pm): I rise to support the motion as amended this evening. Since it was elected four years ago, the ...

Speech By Brittany Lauga MEMBER FOR KEPPEL Record of Proceedings, 28 February 2019 FISHERIES (SUSTAINABLE FISHERIES STRATEGY) AMENDMENT BILL Mrs LAUGA (Keppel—ALP) (4.21 pm): I rise to speak in support of the Fisheries (Sustainable Fisheries Strategy) ...

Speech By Brittany Lauga MEMBER FOR KEPPEL Record of Proceedings, 28 March 2019 JUSTICE LEGISLATION (LINKS TO TERRORIST ACTIVITY) AMENDMENT BILL Mrs LAUGA (Keppel—ALP) (12.45 pm): I rise to support the Justice Legislation (Links to Terrorist Activity) ...

Speech By Brittany Lauga MEMBER FOR KEPPEL Record of Proceedings, 28 March 2019 PRIVATE MEMBER'S STATEMENT Pakleppa, Ms Z; Keppel Electorate, Yeppoon Road Mrs LAUGA (Keppel—ALP) (2.09 pm): It is with great sadness that I report to the House of a tragic ...

Speech By Brittany Lauga MEMBER FOR KEPPEL Record of Proceedings, 12 February 2019 CRIMINAL CODE (NON-CONSENSUAL SHARING OF INTIMATE IMAGES) AMENDMENT BILL Mrs LAUGA (Keppel—ALP) (5.15 pm): I rise to speak on the Criminal Code (Non-consensual Sharing of ...

Speech By Brittany Lauga MEMBER FOR KEPPEL Record of Proceedings, 12 February 2019 ADJOURNMENT Shoalwater Bay Mrs LAUGA (Keppel—ALP) (7.19 pm): It is just over two years since then prime minister Malcolm Turnbull, after intense political pressure and a ...

Speech By Brittany Lauga MEMBER FOR KEPPEL Record of Proceedings, 13 February 2019 MOTION Bushfire Prevention and Preparedness, Inquiry Mrs LAUGA (Keppel—ALP) (5.43 pm): Firstly, I would like to address some of the comments made by those opposite and ...

Speech By Brittany Lauga MEMBER FOR KEPPEL Record of Proceedings, 2 April 2019 MATTER OF PUBLIC INTEREST Keppel Electorate, Big W Store Closures; News Contracting and Logistics Mrs LAUGA (Keppel—ALP) (2.21 pm): Firstly, I want to acknowledge all employees ...

Speech By Brittany Lauga MEMBER FOR KEPPEL Record of Proceedings, 14 February 2019 PRIVATE MEMBER'S STATEMENT Central Queensland, Health Services Mrs LAUGA (Keppel—ALP) (2.15 pm): The Palaszczuk government is delivering on our commitment to restore ...

Speech By Brittany Lauga MEMBER FOR KEPPEL Record of Proceedings, 26 November 2019 MATTER OF PUBLIC INTEREST Mining Industry, Death; Central Queensland, Bushfires Mrs LAUGA (Keppel—ALP) (2.20 pm): I rise to reflect on the tragic and horrific bushfires that ...

Speech By Brittany Lauga MEMBER FOR KEPPEL Record of Proceedings, 27 November 2019 MOTION Bushfire Prevention and Preparedness, Parliamentary Inquiry Mrs LAUGA (Keppel—ALP) (5.16 pm): I rise to oppose the motion put forward by the Leader of the Opposition ...

Speech By Brittany Lauga MEMBER FOR KEPPEL Record of Proceedings, 28 November 2019 HEALTH TRANSPARENCY BILL Mrs LAUGA (Keppel—ALP) (4.14 pm): Today I rise to speak in support of the Health Transparency Bill, which will enable the collection and publication ...

Speech By Brittany Lauga MEMBER FOR KEPPEL Record of Proceedings, 2 May 2019 HEALTH AND WELLBEING QUEENSLAND BILL Mrs LAUGA (Keppel—ALP) (4.35 pm): I rise to speak in favour of the Health and Wellbeing Bill 2019. In doing so, I want to shine a light on new ...

Speech By Brittany Lauga MEMBER FOR KEPPEL Record of Proceedings, 14 May 2019 MATTER OF PUBLIC INTEREST Capricornia Electorate, ALP Candidate Mrs LAUGA (Keppel—ALP) (2.42 pm): The member for Maiwar talks about turning the ship around at this election. I can ...

Speech By Brittany Lauga MEMBER FOR KEPPEL Record of Proceedings, 16 May 2019 PRIVATE MEMBER'S STATEMENT Keppel Electorate Mrs LAUGA (Keppel—ALP) (2.15 pm): I rise today with some fantastic news for Central Queensland. Central Queensland is set for a major ...

Speech By Brittany Lauga MEMBER FOR KEPPEL Record of Proceedings, 11 June 2019 DISABILITY SERVICES AND OTHER LEGISLATION (NDIS) AMENDMENT BILL Mrs LAUGA (Keppel—ALP) (12.18 pm): The Palaszczuk government wants to ensure that Queensland is a place where ...

Speech By Brittany Lauga MEMBER FOR KEPPEL Record of Proceedings, 12 June 2019 MOTION Palaszczuk Labor Government, Federal Election Mrs LAUGA (Keppel—ALP) (5.16 pm): I rise to oppose the motion. The federal election results were disappointing. As Leader of ...

Speech By Brittany Lauga MEMBER FOR KEPPEL Record of Proceedings, 15 October 2019 FISHERIES (COMMERCIAL FISHERIES) REGULATION, FISHERIES (GENERAL) (VESSEL TRACKING) AMENDMENT REGULATION, FISHERIES AMENDMENT DECLARATION Disallowance of Statutory Instruments ...

Speech By Brittany Lauga MEMBER FOR KEPPEL Record of Proceedings, 15 October 2019 MATTER OF PUBLIC INTEREST Central Queensland, Jobs and Economy Mrs LAUGA (Keppel—ALP) (2.51 pm): The Palaszczuk government continues to back Central Queensland by creating jobs ...

Speech By Brittany Lauga MEMBER FOR KEPPEL Record of Proceedings, 17 October 2019 WORKERS' COMPENSATION AND REHABILITATION AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mrs LAUGA (Keppel—ALP) (5.05 pm): I rise to speak in support of the amendments in the bill as they ...

Speech By Brittany Lauga MEMBER FOR KEPPEL Record of Proceedings, 22 August 2019 YOUTH JUSTICE AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mrs LAUGA (Keppel—ALP) (4.00 pm): I rise today to speak in support of the Youth Justice and Other Legislation Amendment Bill ...

Speech By Brittany Lauga MEMBER FOR KEPPEL Record of Proceedings, 17 September 2019 MEDICINES AND POISONS BILL THERAPEUTIC GOODS BILL Mrs LAUGA (Keppel—ALP) (11.55 am): Today I rise to speak in support of the Medicines and Poisons Bill 2019 and the ...

Speech By Brittany Lauga MEMBER FOR KEPPEL Record of Proceedings, 18 September 2019 MOTION Electricity Assets Mrs LAUGA (Keppel—ALP) (2.52 pm): I rise to speak in support of the motion moved by the Deputy Premier. Before I get into the crux of my ...

Speech By Brittany Lauga MEMBER FOR KEPPEL Record of Proceedings, 13 June 2019 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILL; REVENUE AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mrs LAUGA (Keppel—ALP) (5.23 pm): I rise this evening to speak in support of the ...

Speech By Brittany Lauga MEMBER FOR KEPPEL Record of Proceedings, 20 August 2019 MATTER OF PUBLIC INTEREST Rockhampton, Ice Rehabilitation and Treatment Facility Mrs LAUGA (Keppel—ALP) (2.11 pm): Addiction is a disease that does not discriminate in the ...

Speech By Brittany Lauga MEMBER FOR KEPPEL Record of Proceedings, 21 August 2019 MOTION Mine Safety, Parliamentary Inquiry Mrs LAUGA (Keppel—ALP) (5.14 pm): The Palaszczuk government takes mine workers’ safety extremely seriously. Families have a right to ...

Speech By Brittany Lauga MEMBER FOR KEPPEL Record of Proceedings, 22 October 2019 CIVIL LIABILITY AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mrs LAUGA (Keppel—ALP) (4.31 pm): I rise today to speak in support of the Civil Liability and Other Legislation Amendment ...

Speech By Brittany Lauga MEMBER FOR KEPPEL Record of Proceedings, 23 October 2019 SUMMARY OFFENCES AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mrs LAUGA (Keppel—ALP) (3.20 pm): This bill is first and foremost about safety. It is about the safety of our community, ...

Speech By Brittany Lauga MEMBER FOR KEPPEL Record of Proceedings, 23 October 2019 MOTION Queensland Health Mrs LAUGA (Keppel—ALP) (5.47 pm): I rise today to oppose the motion moved by the member for Mudgeeraba. On this side of the chamber we stand proudly ...

Speech By Brittany Lauga MEMBER FOR KEPPEL Record of Proceedings, 26 November 2019 MOTION Federal Government, Infrastructure Funding Mrs LAUGA (Keppel—ALP) (12.01 pm): I rise to speak in support of the motion. Central Queensland is a big winner from the $1.9 ...

Speech By Brittany Lauga MEMBER FOR KEPPEL Record of Proceedings, 12 June 2019 PRIVATE MEMBER'S STATEMENT Distribution of GST Mrs LAUGA (Keppel—ALP) (2.09 pm): It was interesting to hear the member for Burdekin talking about royalties in the House today, ...

Speech By Brittany Lauga MEMBER FOR KEPPEL Record of Proceedings, 2 December 2020 MOTION Agriculture Industry Ms LAUGA (Keppel—ALP) (5.14 pm): I rise to speak against the private member’s motion moved by the member for Gympie and in support of the amendment ...

Speech By Brittany Lauga MEMBER FOR KEPPEL Record of Proceedings, 3 December 2020 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) (2020-2021) BILL APPROPRIATION (2020-2021) BILL Ms LAUGA (Keppel—ALP) (3.17 pm): Whilst there were lots of thing that I disagreed with in the member ...

Speech By Brittany Lauga MEMBER FOR KEPPEL Record of Proceedings, 19 February 2020 POLICE POWERS AND RESPONSIBILITIES AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Ms LAUGA (Keppel—ALP) (3.58 pm): I rise to speak in support of the bill that is before the House. In ...

Speech By Brittany Lauga MEMBER FOR KEPPEL Record of Proceedings, 20 February 2020 COMMUNITY BASED SENTENCES (INTERSTATE TRANSFER) BILL Ms LAUGA (Keppel—ALP) (12.56 pm): I also rise today to support the Community Based Sentences (Interstate Transfer) Bill ...

Speech By Brittany Lauga MEMBER FOR KEPPEL Record of Proceedings, 20 May 2020 MINERAL AND ENERGY RESOURCES AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Ms LAUGA (Keppel—ALP) (12.28 pm): I rise to speak in support of the Mineral and Energy Resources and Other ...

Speech By Brittany Lauga MEMBER FOR KEPPEL Record of Proceedings, 20 May 2020 MOTION Coronavirus, Economic Response Ms LAUGA (Keppel—ALP) (4.19 pm): I can tell members that the only plan the LNP has if they form government in 2020 is to cut, sack and sell in ...

Speech By Brittany Lauga MEMBER FOR KEPPEL Record of Proceedings, 11 August 2020 CORRECTIVE SERVICES (COVID-19 EMERGENCY RESPONSE) REGULATION Disallowance of Statutory Instrument Ms LAUGA (Keppel—ALP) (5.43 pm): The No. 1 priority for Queensland Corrective ...

Speech By Brittany Lauga MEMBER FOR KEPPEL Record of Proceedings, 12 August 2020 QUEENSLAND FUTURE FUND BILL ROYALTY LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Ms LAUGA (Keppel—ALP) (4.28 pm): I rise to speak in the cognate debate on the Queensland Future Fund Bill and the ...

Speech By Brittany Lauga MEMBER FOR KEPPEL Record of Proceedings, 8 September 2020 ADJOURNMENT Coronavirus, Response Ms LAUGA (Keppel—ALP) (7.06 pm): The coronavirus pandemic continues to threaten communities and economies around the world. We know the ...

Speech By Brittany Lauga MEMBER FOR KEPPEL Record of Proceedings, 6 February 2020 PRIVATE MEMBER'S STATEMENT Lactalis; Olive Downs Mine Mrs LAUGA (Keppel—ALP) (2.03 pm): I rise to pass on my condolences to the 47 Lactalis workers who were notified yesterday ...

Speech By Brittany Lauga MEMBER FOR KEPPEL Record of Proceedings, 18 February 2020 MATTER OF PUBLIC INTEREST Olive Downs Mine, Approval; Central Queensland, Health Services Ms LAUGA (Keppel—ALP) (2.44 pm): I rise to draw to the attention of the House today ...

Speech By Brittany Lauga MEMBER FOR KEPPEL Record of Proceedings, 19 February 2020 IMPLEMENTATION OF THE SPIT MASTER PLAN BILL Ms LAUGA (Keppel—ALP) (12.41 pm): I rise today to speak on the Implementation of The Spit Master Plan Bill 2019. As a planner ...

Speech By Brittany Lauga MEMBER FOR KEPPEL Record of Proceedings, 10 September 2020 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL APPROPRIATION BILL Ms LAUGA (Keppel—ALP) (12.37 pm): I rise this afternoon to speak on the cognate debate for the Appropriation Bill 2020 and ...

Speech By Brittany Lauga MEMBER FOR KEPPEL Record of Proceedings, 4 February 2020 RESOURCES SAFETY AND HEALTH QUEENSLAND BILL Mrs LAUGA (Keppel—ALP) (3.23 pm): I rise to speak in support of the Resources Safety and Health Queensland Bill 2019—a bill which ...

Speech By Brittany Lauga MEMBER FOR KEPPEL Record of Proceedings, 26 October 2021 SUPERANNUATION (STATE PUBLIC SECTOR) (SCHEME ADMINISTRATION) AMENDMENT BILL Ms LAUGA (Keppel—ALP) (4.01 pm): Members of the 57th Parliament, we are gathered here today to ...

Speech By Brittany Lauga MEMBER FOR KEPPEL Record of Proceedings, 26 October 2021 QUEENSLAND VETERANS' COUNCIL BILL Ms LAUGA (Keppel—ALP) (5.24 pm): I rise in support today of the Queensland Veterans’ Council Bill 2021. In doing so, I want to acknowledge all ...

Speech By Brittany Lauga MEMBER FOR KEPPEL Record of Proceedings, 28 October 2021 ADDRESS-IN-REPLY Ms LAUGA (Keppel—ALP) (5.46 pm): I begin by acknowledging the traditional owners of the land on which we meet, the Turrbal and Jagera people, and pay my ...

Speech By Brittany Lauga MEMBER FOR KEPPEL Record of Proceedings, 12 May 2021 MOTION Federal Budget Ms LAUGA (Keppel—ALP) (4.50 pm): This afternoon it is quite clear that those opposite have been completely caught by surprise. The LNP’s front bench are madly ...

Speech By Brittany Lauga MEMBER FOR KEPPEL Record of Proceedings, 13 May 2021 NATURE CONSERVATION AND OTHER LEGISLATION (INDIGENOUS JOINT MANAGEMENT—MORETON ISLAND) AMENDMENT BILL Ms LAUGA (Keppel—ALP) (12.48 pm): I rise to speak on the Nature Conservation ...

Speech By Brittany Lauga MEMBER FOR KEPPEL Record of Proceedings, 26 May 2021 MOTION Youth Crime Ms LAUGA (Keppel—ALP) (5.46 pm): I rise in support of the minister’s amendment. I support this government’s massive investment in community safety—a record $2.6 ...

Speech By Brittany Lauga MEMBER FOR KEPPEL Record of Proceedings, 26 May 2021 DEBT REDUCTION AND SAVINGS BILL Ms LAUGA (Keppel—ALP) (3.40 pm): I rise to speak on the Debt Reduction and Savings Bill. Every dollar counts. It is a simple phrase but it means ...

Speech By Brittany Lauga MEMBER FOR KEPPEL Record of Proceedings, 27 May 2021 PRIVATE MEMBER'S STATEMENT Coronavirus, Vaccine Rollout Ms LAUGA (Keppel—ALP) (2.53 pm): Can I start by sending big love to our Victorian friends, family and colleagues as they ...

Speech By Brittany Lauga MEMBER FOR KEPPEL 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 and ...

Speech By Brittany Lauga MEMBER FOR KEPPEL Record of Proceedings, 23 February 2021 ADJOURNMENT Legacy Ms LAUGA (Keppel—ALP) (7.16 pm): Some 60,000 Australian service personnel were killed in World War I and more than 150,000 were wounded, many dying soon ...

Speech By Brittany Lauga MEMBER FOR KEPPEL Record of Proceedings, 24 February 2021 PUBLIC HEALTH AND OTHER LEGISLATION (EXTENSION OF EXPIRING PROVISIONS) AMEMDMENT BILL Ms LAUGA (Keppel—ALP) (4.01 pm): The Palaszczuk government is absolutely committed to ...

Speech By Brittany Lauga MEMBER FOR KEPPEL Record of Proceedings, 23 March 2021 MATTER OF PUBLIC INTEREST Federal Parliament, Workplace Culture Ms LAUGA (Keppel—ALP) (2.40 pm): The last few months have been traumatic for Australian women. Last night’s ...

Speech By Brittany Lauga MEMBER FOR KEPPEL Record of Proceedings, 17 June 2021 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL APPROPRIATION BILL Ms LAUGA (Keppel—ALP) (9.45 pm): It is great to hear the member for Hinchinbrook and Katter’s Australian Party talking up the ...

Speech By Brittany Lauga MEMBER FOR KEPPEL Record of Proceedings, 31 August 2021 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL APPROPRIATION BILL Consideration in Detail (Cognate Debate) Appropriation Bill Education, Employment and Training Committee, Report Ms LAUGA ...

Speech By Brittany Lauga MEMBER FOR KEPPEL Record of Proceedings, 20 April 2021 MATTER OF PUBLIC INTEREST Rockhampton Bureau of Meteorology Station Ms LAUGA (Keppel—ALP) (2.34 pm): Is this all the opposition has? To give five minutes of infatuation and ...

Speech By Brittany Lauga MEMBER FOR KEPPEL Record of Proceedings, 21 April 2021 MOTION Schools, Free Meals Ms LAUGA (Keppel—ALP) (5.30 pm): I rise to speak against this motion moved by the Greens in this place. Ms Grace: I moved an amendment. Ms LAUGA: I ...

Speech By Brittany Lauga MEMBER FOR KEPPEL Record of Proceedings, 12 May 2021 WORKERS' COMPENSATION AND REHABILITATION AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Ms LAUGA (Keppel—ALP) (12.00 pm): I rise to speak in favour of the Workers’ Compensation and ...

Speech By Brittany Lauga MEMBER FOR KEPPEL Record of Proceedings, 14 September 2021 ADJOURNMENT Keppel Electorate, Rural Fire Service Volunteers Ms LAUGA (Keppel—ALP) (9.47 pm): A big thankyou to the more than 30,000 rural fire brigade volunteers in ...

Speech By Brittany Lauga MEMBER FOR KEPPEL Record of Proceedings, 15 September 2021 MOTION Queensland Border Restrictions Ms LAUGA (Keppel—ALP) (5.29 pm): I rise to speak in support of the amendment moved by the Deputy Premier and against the motion moved by ...

Speech By Brittany Lauga MEMBER FOR KEPPEL Record of Proceedings, 26 October 2021 ADJOURNMENT Rockhampton, Bureau of Meteorology Station Ms LAUGA (Keppel—ALP) (7.04 pm): In April this year I rose in this place to voice my concerns about the closure of the ...

Speech By Brittany Lauga MEMBER FOR KEPPEL Record of Proceedings, 14 September 2021 VOLUNTARY ASSISTED DYING BILL Ms LAUGA (Keppel—ALP) (7.22 pm): I rise this evening to speak in support of the Voluntary Assisted Dying Bill 2021. In doing so can I thank the ...

Speech By Brittany Lauga MEMBER FOR KEPPEL Record of Proceedings, 16 November 2021 ADJOURNMENT Keppel Electorate, Coronavirus Ms LAUGA (Keppel—ALP) (7.05 pm): I acknowledge the presence in the gallery of my friends Jodie and Adam. Thank you for being here ...

Speech By Brittany Lauga MEMBER FOR KEPPEL Record of Proceedings, 16 November 2021 ADDRESS-IN-REPLY Ms LAUGA (Keppel—ALP) (5.37 pm), continuing: Prior to the adjournment of this debate last sitting week, I was talking about my mum as a teacher in our ...

Speech By Brittany Lauga MEMBER FOR KEPPEL Record of Proceedings, 30 November 2021 MATTERS OF PUBLIC INTEREST Cashless Debit Card Ms LAUGA (Keppel—ALP) (2.50 pm): Pensioners are Australia’s battlers. They have worked all their lives and deserve to enjoy ...

Speech By Brittany Lauga MEMBER FOR KEPPEL Record of Proceedings, 1 December 2021 MOTION Bundaberg, Health Services Ms LAUGA (Keppel—ALP) (6.00 pm): It is interesting when those opposite come in here claiming to care about our hospital and health systems. ...

Speech By Brittany Lauga MEMBER FOR KEPPEL Record of Proceedings, 2 December 2021 BRISBANE OLYMPIC AND PARALYMPIC GAMES ARRANGEMENTS BILL Ms LAUGA (Keppel—ALP) (11.17 am): I rise to speak in support of the Brisbane Olympic and Paralympic Games Arrangements ...

Speech By Brittany Lauga MEMBER FOR KEPPEL Record of Proceedings, 16 November 2021 QUEENSLAND UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY AMENDMENT BILL Ms LAUGA (Keppel—ALP) (3.19 pm): I rise this afternoon to speak in support of the Queensland University of Technology ...

Speech By Brittany Lauga MEMBER FOR KEPPEL Record of Proceedings, 9 November 2022 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL (NO. 3) APPROPRIATION BILL (NO. 3) BETTING TAX AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Ms LAUGA (Keppel—ALP) (6.36 pm): I rise this evening to ...

Speech By Brittany Lauga MEMBER FOR KEPPEL Record of Proceedings, 29 November 2022 MATTERS OF PUBLIC INTEREST Mount Morgan Goldmine Ms LAUGA (Keppel—ALP) (2.31 pm): In the early 1900s Mount Morgan goldmine was the world’s largest goldmine. However, since ...

Speech By Brittany Lauga MEMBER FOR KEPPEL Record of Proceedings, 30 November 2022 INTEGRITY AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL PUBLIC SECTOR BILL Ms LAUGA (Keppel—ALP) (3.24 pm): I rise today to speak on the cognate debate on the Integrity and Other ...

Speech By Brittany Lauga MEMBER FOR KEPPEL Record of Proceedings, 9 November 2022 MOTION Minister for Health and Ambulance Services Ms LAUGA (Keppel—ALP) (5.27 pm): I rise this evening to speak against the motion moved by the member for Mudgeeraba and in ...

Speech By Brittany Lauga MEMBER FOR KEPPEL Record of Proceedings, 23 February 2022 HEALTH AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Ms LAUGA (Keppel—ALP) (6.31 pm): I rise to speak in support of the Health and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2021. The Health and ...

Speech By Brittany Lauga MEMBER FOR KEPPEL Record of Proceedings, 24 February 2022 PRIVATE MEMBERS' STATEMENT Surf Lakes; Comments by Member for Keppel, Withdrawal and Apology Ms LAUGA (Keppel—ALP) (2.10 pm): Set in a picturesque valley between Nurim at ...

Speech By Brittany Lauga MEMBER FOR KEPPEL Record of Proceedings, 31 March 2022 PUBLIC HEALTH AND OTHER LEGISLATION (EXTENSION OF EXPIRING PROVISIONS) AMENDMENT BILL Ms LAUGA (Keppel—ALP) (12.46 pm): I rise to speak to the Public Health and Other Legislation ...

Speech By Brittany Lauga MEMBER FOR KEPPEL Record of Proceedings, 31 August 2022 MOTION Australian South Sea Islanders Ms LAUGA (Keppel—ALP) (5.44 pm): I rise to speak in support of the amendment moved by the minister. I thank the member for Mirani for ...

Speech By Brittany Lauga MEMBER FOR KEPPEL Record of Proceedings, 13 October 2022 MOTION Youth Crime Ms LAUGA (Keppel—ALP) (5.25 pm): I rise to speak against the motion moved by the member for Currumbin and in support of the government’s amendment. In doing ...

Speech By Brittany Lauga MEMBER FOR KEPPEL Record of Proceedings, 26 October 2022 MOTION Rockhampton Ring Road Ms LAUGA (Keppel—ALP) (5.29 pm): I am still a bit perplexed about that contribution from the member for Callide. May I correct the record? It was ...

Speech By Brittany Lauga MEMBER FOR KEPPEL Record of Proceedings, 27 October 2022 PRIVATE MEMBERS' STATEMENT Comments by Member for Mudgeeraba; CQ Health, Staff Recognition Awards Ms LAUGA (Keppel—ALP) (2.46 pm): Mr Deputy Speaker, I echo your ...

Speech By Brittany Lauga MEMBER FOR KEPPEL Record of Proceedings, 17 August 2022 MOTION Hervey Bay, Youth Crime Ms LAUGA (Keppel—ALP) (5.24 pm): It is all well and good for those opposite to come in here and fearmonger and talk about statistics, but I have ...

Speech By Brittany Lauga MEMBER FOR KEPPEL Record of Proceedings, 18 August 2022 ADJOURNMENT Yeppoon, CQUniversity Village Festival Ms LAUGA (Keppel—ALP) (6.23 pm): Arts, music and culture are the beating heart of the Capricorn Coast. Last week our heart ...

Speech By Brittany Lauga MEMBER FOR KEPPEL Record of Proceedings, 18 August 2022 TRADING (ALLOWABLE HOURS) AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Ms LAUGA (Keppel—ALP) (4.06 pm): I rise to speak in support of the Trading (Allowable Hours) and Other Legislation ...

Speech By Brittany Lauga MEMBER FOR KEPPEL Record of Proceedings, 31 August 2022 ADJOURNMENT Great Keppel Island Ms LAUGA (Keppel—ALP) (7.17 pm): Great Keppel—Wop-pa—Island is the jewel in the crown of our region and I am pleased to provide an update on the ...

Speech By Brittany Lauga MEMBER FOR KEPPEL Record of Proceedings, 22 June 2022 PERSONAL INJURIES PROCEEDINGS AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Ms LAUGA (Keppel—ALP) (11.52 am): As per the Register of Members’ Interests, I have current proceedings ...

Speech By Brittany Lauga MEMBER FOR KEPPEL Record of Proceedings, 22 June 2022 ADJOURNMENT Rockhampton, Binbi Yadubay Ms LAUGA (Keppel—ALP) (7.25 pm): Too many of us have come to know a friend, a family member, or a member of our community who has ...

Speech By Brittany Lauga MEMBER FOR KEPPEL Record of Proceedings, 23 June 2022 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL APPROPRIATION BILL REVENUE LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Ms LAUGA (Keppel—ALP) (12.16 am): I appreciated when the member for Bancroft travelled to ...

Speech By Brittany Lauga MEMBER FOR KEPPEL Record of Proceedings, 16 August 2022 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL APPROPRIATION BILL Consideration in Detail (Cognate Debate) Appropriation Bill Education, Employment and Training Committee, Report Ms LAUGA ...

Speech By Brittany Lauga MEMBER FOR KEPPEL Record of Proceedings, 8 November 2022 MATTERS OF PUBLIC INTEREST World Town Planning Day Ms LAUGA (Keppel—ALP) (2.42 pm): Today, 8 November, is World Town Planning Day. I offer a happy World Town Planning Day to ...

Speech By Brittany Lauga MEMBER FOR KEPPEL Record of Proceedings, 8 November 2022 COAL MINING SAFETY AND HEALTH AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Ms LAUGA (Keppel—ALP) (6.56 pm): I rise to speak in support of the Coal Mining Safety and Health and Other ...

Speech By Brittany Lauga MEMBER FOR KEPPEL Record of Proceedings, 9 November 2022 COAL MINING SAFETY AND HEALTH AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Ms LAUGA (Keppel—ALP) (11.14 am), continuing: As I was saying yesterday, this bill will strengthen the safety ...

Speech By Brittany Lauga MEMBER FOR KEPPEL Record of Proceedings, 22 June 2022 INSPECTOR OF DETENTION SERVICES BILL Ms LAUGA (Keppel—ALP) (4.50 pm): I rise to speak in support of the Inspector of Detention Services Bill 2021. I thank the committee for their ...

Speech By Brittany Lauga MEMBER FOR KEPPEL Record of Proceedings, 25 May 2022 MOTION Central Queensland, Health Services Ms LAUGA (Keppel—ALP) (5.47 pm): I rise this evening to speak in support of the government’s amended motion and against the opposition’s ...

Speech By Brittany Lauga MEMBER FOR KEPPEL Record of Proceedings, 22 February 2023 DOMESTIC AND FAMILY VIOLENCE PROTECTION (COMBATING COERCIVE CONTROL) AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Ms LAUGA (Keppel—ALP) (12.54 pm): I rise to speak in support of the ...

Speech By Brittany Lauga MEMBER FOR KEPPEL Record of Proceedings, 14 March 2023 MATTERS OF PUBLIC INTEREST International Women’s Day; Women in Manufacturing Ms LAUGA (Keppel—ALP) (2.41 pm): Last week we celebrated the achievements of women and girls on ...

Speech By Brittany Lauga MEMBER FOR KEPPEL Record of Proceedings, 15 March 2023 STRENGTHENING COMMUNITY SAFETY BILL Ms LAUGA (Keppel—ALP) (12.18 pm): I rise to speak in support of the Strengthening Community Safety Bill 2023. The proposed legislative ...

Speech By Brittany Lauga MEMBER FOR KEPPEL Record of Proceedings, 24 May 2023 WASTE REDUCTION AND RECYCLING AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Ms LAUGA (Keppel—ALP) (12.19 pm): I rise in this place to speak in support of the Waste Reduction and Recycling ...

Speech By Brittany Lauga MEMBER FOR KEPPEL Record of Proceedings, 25 May 2023 PRIVATE MEMBER'S STATEMENT Leader of the Opposition, Rockhampton-Yeppoon Road Upgrade Ms LAUGA (Keppel—ALP) (2.52 pm): It was a shame that last night the LNP did not consider my ...

Speech By Brittany Lauga MEMBER FOR KEPPEL Record of Proceedings, 14 June 2023 MOTION State Development and Regional Industries Committee, 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games Ms LAUGA (Keppel—ALP) (5.38 pm): I rise to speak against the opposition’s motion and ...

Speech By Brittany Lauga MEMBER FOR KEPPEL Record of Proceedings, 15 June 2023 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILL; REVENUE LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Ms LAUGA (Keppel—ALP) (7.32 pm): I rise today to speak in support of the Appropriation Bill ...

Speech By Brittany Lauga MEMBER FOR KEPPEL Record of Proceedings, 9 May 2023 PATH TO TREATY BILL Ms LAUGA (Keppel—ALP) (4.31 pm): I rise to speak in support of the Path to Treaty Bill 2023. In particular I thank the committee, led by the member for ...

Speech By Brittany Lauga MEMBER FOR KEPPEL Record of Proceedings, 11 May 2023 MONITORING OF PLACES OF DETENTION (OPTIONAL PROTOCOL TO THE CONVENTION AGAINST TORTURE) BILL Ms LAUGA (Keppel—ALP) (11.56 am): The purpose of this bill is to facilitate visits by ...

Speech By Brittany Lauga MEMBER FOR KEPPEL Record of Proceedings, 11 May 2023 PRIVATE MEMBERS' STATEMENTS Rockhampton-Yeppoon Road, Upgrade Ms LAUGA (Keppel—ALP) (2.51 pm): I am incredibly pleased that the contract for the $80 million Rockhampton-Yeppoon ...

Speech By Brittany Lauga MEMBER FOR KEPPEL Record of Proceedings, 24 May 2023 MOTION Palaszczuk Labor Government; Youth Crime Ms LAUGA (Keppel—ALP) (5.16 pm): I rise to speak against the motion moved by the member for Clayfield and in support of the ...

Speech By Brittany Lauga MEMBER FOR KEPPEL Record of Proceedings, 24 August 2023 PRIVATE MEMBER'S STATEMENT Mental Health Services Ms LAUGA (Keppel—ALP) (2.15 pm): I know firsthand how important mental health services are for our region and I know firsthand ...

Speech By Brittany Lauga MEMBER FOR KEPPEL Record of Proceedings, 12 September 2023 HEALTH PRACTITIONER REGULATION NATIONAL LAW (SURGEONS) AMENDMENT BILL Ms LAUGA (Keppel—ALP) (12.13 pm): I rise to speak in support of the Health Practitioner Regulation ...

Speech By Brittany Lauga MEMBER FOR KEPPEL Record of Proceedings, 12 September 2023 MATTERS OF PUBLIC INTEREST Health System Ms LAUGA (Keppel—ALP) (2.36 pm): Every day in Queensland Health, over 6,100 people present to an emergency department , over 12,000 ...

Speech By Brittany Lauga MEMBER FOR KEPPEL Record of Proceedings, 19 April 2023 HEALTH AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Ms LAUGA (Keppel—ALP) (12.50 pm): I rise to speak in support of the Health and Other Legislation Amendment Bill. I start by thanking ...

Speech By Brittany Lauga MEMBER FOR KEPPEL Record of Proceedings, 13 September 2023 MOTION Hospital, Performance Ms LAUGA (Keppel—ALP) (5.26 pm): I rise to speak in favour of the amendment moved by the Minister for Health. I am proud to serve as the ...