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Speech By Bruce Saunders MEMBER FOR MARYBOROUGH Record of Proceedings, 20 May 2015 MAIDEN SPEECH Mr SAUNDERS (Maryborough—ALP) (5.05 pm): It is a great honour to be here. I congratulate you, Madam Deputy Speaker, on your election to the position of Deputy ...

Speech By Bruce Saunders MEMBER FOR MARYBOROUGH Record of Proceedings, 4 June 2015 INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS (RESTORING FAIRNESS) AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr SAUNDERS (Maryborough—ALP) (5.23 pm): I rise to support the Industrial Relations (Restoring ...

Speech By Bruce Saunders MEMBER FOR MARYBOROUGH Record of Proceedings, 16 July 2015 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILL Mr SAUNDERS (Maryborough—ALP) (10.28 pm): It is going to be very hard to compete with that previous speech, but I will ...

Speech By Bruce Saunders MEMBER FOR MARYBOROUGH Record of Proceedings, 15 September 2015 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILL Mr SAUNDERS (Maryborough—ALP) (8.36 pm): I rise to speak to the Appropriation Bill 2015, report No. 4 of the ...

Speech By Bruce Saunders MEMBER FOR MARYBOROUGH Record of Proceedings, 15 October 2015 MOTION: REVOCATION OF STATE AREAS Mr SAUNDERS (Maryborough—ALP) (3.10 pm): They say that good things come to people who wait. They have certainly waited a long time at ...

Speech By Bruce Saunders MEMBER FOR MARYBOROUGH Record of Proceedings, 28 October 2015 JOBS QUEENSLAND BILL Mr SAUNDERS (Maryborough—ALP) (5.15 pm): I rise to support the bill and also to thank the chair, the deputy chair and the committee members and ...

Speech By Bruce Saunders MEMBER FOR MARYBOROUGH Record of Proceedings, 2 December 2015 SUGAR INDUSTRY (REAL CHOICE IN MARKETING) AMENDMENT BILL Mr SAUNDERS (Maryborough—ALP) (8.38 pm): I rise to speak against this bill. We have heard a lot of waffle ...

Speech By Bruce Saunders MEMBER FOR MARYBOROUGH Record of Proceedings, 16 February 2016 ADJOURNMENT Maryborough TAFE Mr SAUNDERS (Maryborough—ALP) (10.15 pm): Tonight I rise to thank the Attorney-General and Minister for Justice and Minister for Training ...

Speech By Bruce Saunders MEMBER FOR MARYBOROUGH Record of Proceedings, 24 February 2016 FURTHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING (TRAINING OMBUDSMAN) AND ANOTHER ACT AMENDMENT BILL Mr SAUNDERS (Maryborough—ALP) (4.59 pm): I rise to speak in support of the Further ...

Speech By Bruce Saunders MEMBER FOR MARYBOROUGH Record of Proceedings, 19 April 2016 ADJOURNMENT Maryborough Electorate, Roadworks Mr SAUNDERS (Maryborough—ALP) (10.07 pm): I rise tonight to talk about the good work the Palaszczuk government is doing in ...

Speech By Bruce Saunders MEMBER FOR MARYBOROUGH Record of Proceedings, 10 May 2016 NATURE CONSERVATION AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr SAUNDERS (Maryborough—ALP) (9.50 pm): I rise to support the Nature Conservation and Other Legislation Amendment ...

Speech By Bruce Saunders MEMBER FOR MARYBOROUGH Record of Proceedings, 10 May 2016 MATTERS OF PUBLIC INTEREST Maryborough, Downer Mr SAUNDERS (Maryborough—ALP) (11.48 am): I rise in the House today to welcome the Premier’s announcement in Maryborough ...

Speech By Bruce Saunders MEMBER FOR MARYBOROUGH Record of Proceedings, 10 May 2016 RETAIL SHOP LEASES AMENDMENT BILL Mr SAUNDERS (Maryborough—ALP) (4.04 pm): I rise to speak in support of the bill. I thank the committee, the chair and the deputy chair, ...

Speech By Bruce Saunders MEMBER FOR MARYBOROUGH Record of Proceedings, 17 March 2016 ADJOURNMENT Demaine, Mr W Mr SAUNDERS (Maryborough—ALP) (1.33 am): This year in Maryborough is the year of Billy Demaine. Billy Demaine was probably one of the greatest ...

Speech By Bruce Saunders MEMBER FOR MARYBOROUGH Record of Proceedings, 13 October 2016 GENE TECHNOLOGY (QUEENSLAND) BILL Mr SAUNDERS (Maryborough—ALP) (3.41 pm): I rise today to support the Gene Technology (Queensland) Bill. I would like to thank ...

Speech By Bruce Saunders MEMBER FOR MARYBOROUGH Record of Proceedings, 1 November 2016 MATTERS OF PUBLIC INTEREST Palaszczuk Labor Government, Achievements Mr SAUNDERS (Maryborough—ALP) (12.20 pm): What a difference 19 months makes in this great state of ...

Speech By Bruce Saunders MEMBER FOR MARYBOROUGH Record of Proceedings, 3 November 2016 YOUTH JUSTICE AND OTHER LEGISLATION (INCLUSION OF 17-YEAR-OLD PERSONS) AMENDMENT BILL Mr SAUNDERS (Maryborough—ALP) (4.13 pm): I rise to support the youth justice and ...

Speech By Bruce Saunders MEMBER FOR MARYBOROUGH Record of Proceedings, 10 November 2016 EDUCATION, TOURISM, INNOVATION AND SMALL BUSINESS COMMITTEE: REPORT, MOTION TO TAKE NOTE Mr SAUNDERS (Maryborough—ALP) (12.01 pm): I rise today to talk about the ...

Speech By Bruce Saunders MEMBER FOR MARYBOROUGH Record of Proceedings, 29 November 2016 MATTER OF PUBLIC INTEREST Rural and Regional Queensland Mr SAUNDERS (Maryborough—ALP) (12.18 pm): Let me outline to the House the difference 22 months makes in rural and ...

Speech By Bruce Saunders MEMBER FOR MARYBOROUGH Record of Proceedings, 24 May 2016 MATTER OF PUBLIC INTEREST Maryborough Hospital, Pathology Unit Mr SAUNDERS (Maryborough—ALP) (12.14 pm): The member for Everton talks about keeping people safe. I ask: ...

Speech By Bruce Saunders MEMBER FOR MARYBOROUGH Record of Proceedings, 26 May 2016 NATIONAL INJURY INSURANCE SCHEME (QUEENSLAND) BILL Mr SAUNDERS (Maryborough—ALP) (3.44 pm): I rise to support the National Injury Insurance Scheme (Queensland) Bill 2016. ...

Speech By Bruce Saunders MEMBER FOR MARYBOROUGH Record of Proceedings, 16 June 2016 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILL; DUTIES AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr SAUNDERS (Maryborough—ALP) (10.56 pm): I rise to say how happy I am ...

Speech By Bruce Saunders MEMBER FOR MARYBOROUGH Record of Proceedings, 16 August 2016 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILL Mr SAUNDERS (Maryborough—ALP) (9.04 pm): First of all I want to thank the chair, the deputy chair and all members of ...

Speech By Bruce Saunders MEMBER FOR MARYBOROUGH Record of Proceedings, 30 August 2016 WORKERS' COMPENSATION AND REHABILITATION (NATIONAL INJURY INSURANCE SCHEME) AMENDMENT BILL Mr SAUNDERS (Maryborough—ALP) (8.20 pm): Apparently, leopards do change their ...

Speech By Bruce Saunders MEMBER FOR MARYBOROUGH Record of Proceedings, 1 September 2016 EDUCATION AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr SAUNDERS (Maryborough—ALP) (12.12 pm): I rise to speak on the Education and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2016. ...

Speech By Bruce Saunders MEMBER FOR MARYBOROUGH Record of Proceedings, 13 September 2016 ADJOURNMENT RACQ Maryborough Technology Challenge Mr SAUNDERS (Maryborough—ALP) (7.06 pm): I rise to talk about the 2016 RACQ HPV technology challenge that was ...

Speech By Bruce Saunders MEMBER FOR MARYBOROUGH Record of Proceedings, 15 September 2016 PRIVATE MEMBERS' STATEMENTS Maryborough Electorate Mr SAUNDERS (Maryborough—ALP) (2.44 pm): They say that a week is a long time in politics. Eighteen months has gone ...

Speech By Bruce Saunders MEMBER FOR MARYBOROUGH Record of Proceedings, 12 October 2016 GRAMMAR SCHOOLS BILL Mr SAUNDERS (Maryborough—ALP) (4.50 pm): I rise to speak in support of the bill before the House. It was good to hear the minister say that this ...

Speech By Bruce Saunders MEMBER FOR MARYBOROUGH Record of Proceedings, 15 February 2017 MOTION Revocation of Protected Areas Mr SAUNDERS (Maryborough—ALP) (8.53 pm): I never thought I would rise in this House and agree with the member for Caloundra. I have ...

Speech By Bruce Saunders MEMBER FOR MARYBOROUGH Record of Proceedings, 28 February 2017 MATTER OF PUBLIC INTEREST National Red Balloon Day; Maryborough Electorate; Palaszczuk Labor Government, Achievements Mr SAUNDERS (Maryborough—ALP) (1.01 pm): Firstly, I ...

Speech By Bruce Saunders MEMBER FOR MARYBOROUGH Record of Proceedings, 1 March 2017 SUGAR INDUSTRY (ARBITRATION FOR MILL OWNERS AND SUGAR MARKETING ENTITIES) AMENDMENT BILL Mr SAUNDERS (Maryborough—ALP) (8.55 pm): I rise to oppose the bill. That was probably ...

Speech By Bruce Saunders MEMBER FOR MARYBOROUGH Record of Proceedings, 1 March 2017 MOTION Queensland Rail, Timetable; Order for Production of Documents Mr SAUNDERS (Maryborough—ALP) (6.16 pm): There is no reason why Queensland Rail should not have the best ...

Speech By Bruce Saunders MEMBER FOR MARYBOROUGH Record of Proceedings, 1 March 2017 PRIVATE MEMBERS' STATEMENTS Maryborough Electorate, Manufacturing Mr SAUNDERS (Maryborough—ALP) (2.50 pm): The peanut gallery is very active today. I wonder what was in the ...

Speech By Bruce Saunders MEMBER FOR MARYBOROUGH Record of Proceedings, 11 May 2017 EDUCATION, TOURISM, INNOVATION AND SMALL BUSINESS COMMITTEE Report, Motion to take note Mr SAUNDERS (Maryborough—ALP) (11.51 am): I rise to speak to the report titled Early ...

Speech By Bruce Saunders MEMBER FOR MARYBOROUGH Record of Proceedings, 11 May 2017 CHILD PROTECTION (OFFENDER REPORTING) AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr SAUNDERS (Maryborough—ALP) (4.02 pm): I rise to speak in support of the Child Protection ...

Speech By Bruce Saunders MEMBER FOR MARYBOROUGH Record of Proceedings, 23 May 2017 MATTER OF PUBLIC INTEREST Palaszczuk Labor Government, Achievements; Maryborough Hospital Mr SAUNDERS (Maryborough—ALP) (12.03 pm): Wow, they have an employment plan! As a ...

Speech By Bruce Saunders MEMBER FOR MARYBOROUGH Record of Proceedings, 25 May 2017 POLICE POWERS AND RESPONSIBILITIES (COMMONWEALTH GAMES) AMENDMENT BILL Mr SAUNDERS (Maryborough—ALP) (4.12 pm): I rise to support the Police Powers and Responsibilities ...

Speech By Bruce Saunders MEMBER FOR MARYBOROUGH Record of Proceedings, 15 February 2017 ADJOURNMENT Maryborough Electorate Mr SAUNDERS (Maryborough—ALP) (9.01 pm): I just listened to the member for Callide talk about Royalties for the Regions and he did not ...

Speech By Bruce Saunders MEMBER FOR MARYBOROUGH Record of Proceedings, 8 August 2017 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILL: EDUCATION, TOURISM, INNOVATION AND SMALL BUSINESS COMMITTEE Mr SAUNDERS (Maryborough—ALP) (8.39 pm): After that drivel, ...

Speech By Bruce Saunders MEMBER FOR MARYBOROUGH Record of Proceedings, 10 August 2017 ADJOURNMENT Maryborough Hospital Mr SAUNDERS (Maryborough—ALP) (5.45 pm): I rise tonight to talk about the $10 million health boost from the Palaszczuk government to ...

Speech By Bruce Saunders MEMBER FOR MARYBOROUGH Record of Proceedings, 10 August 2017 EDUCATION (ACCREDITATION OF NON-STATE SCHOOLS) BILL Mr SAUNDERS (Maryborough—ALP) (12.27 pm): I rise to give my support to the Education (Accreditation of Non-State ...

Speech By Bruce Saunders MEMBER FOR MARYBOROUGH Record of Proceedings, 22 August 2017 ADJOURNMENT Maryborough Electorate Mr SAUNDERS (Maryborough—ALP) (11.46 pm): I rise to talk about what has happened in the electorate of Maryborough in the past two and a ...

Speech By Bruce Saunders MEMBER FOR MARYBOROUGH Record of Proceedings, 22 August 2017 TRADING (ALLOWABLE HOURS) AMENDMENT BILL Mr SAUNDERS (Maryborough—ALP) (10.48 pm): I rise tonight to speak about the Trading (Allowable Hours) Amendment Bill. I will just ...

Speech By Bruce Saunders MEMBER FOR MARYBOROUGH Record of Proceedings, 5 September 2017 ADJOURNMENT Howard Police Station Mr SAUNDERS (Maryborough—ALP) (8.53 pm): Last Wednesday in the great electorate of Maryborough I had the privilege to represent the ...

Speech By Bruce Saunders MEMBER FOR MARYBOROUGH Record of Proceedings, 7 September 2017 MOTION: BUY QUEENSLAND Mr SAUNDERS (Maryborough—ALP) (5.50 pm): Another day—groundhog day—and another utter failure from the Leader of the Opposition to stand up for ...

Speech By Bruce Saunders MEMBER FOR MARYBOROUGH Record of Proceedings, 10 October 2017 MATTERS OF PUBLIC INTEREST Maryborough Electorate, Rural Firefighters; Roadworks Mr SAUNDERS (Maryborough—ALP) (12.20 pm): I also want to congratulate all of the rural ...

Speech By Bruce Saunders MEMBER FOR MARYBOROUGH Record of Proceedings, 10 October 2017 UNIVERSITY LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr SAUNDERS (Maryborough—ALP) (3.12 pm): I rise as a member of the Education, Tourism, Innovation and Small Business Committee to ...

Speech By Bruce Saunders MEMBER FOR MARYBOROUGH Record of Proceedings, 26 October 2017 ADJOURNMENT Chapman, Mr D Mr SAUNDERS (Maryborough—ALP) (6.49 pm): I mention the name Duncan Chapman. A lot of people in the chamber would not know who Duncan Chapman is. ...

Speech By Bruce Saunders MEMBER FOR MARYBOROUGH Record of Proceedings, 15 June 2017 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILL; REVENUE LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr SAUNDERS (Maryborough—ALP) (11.25 pm): I rise to speak in support of the ...

Speech By Bruce Saunders MEMBER FOR MARYBOROUGH Record of Proceedings, 18 September 2018 MATTERS OF PUBLIC INTEREST Maryborough Electorate Mr SAUNDERS (Maryborough—ALP) (2.36 pm): I rise to give a snapshot of the Maryborough electorate since the Palaszczuk ...

Speech By Bruce Saunders MEMBER FOR MARYBOROUGH Record of Proceedings, 18 October 2018 ADJOURNMENT Gilmour, Mr S Mr SAUNDERS (Maryborough—ALP) (6.20 pm): I rise to talk about a good mate of mine who on 2 October this year resigned from Triple M in ...

Speech By Bruce Saunders MEMBER FOR MARYBOROUGH Record of Proceedings, 31 October 2018 MINES LEGISLATION (RESOURCES SAFETY) AMENDMENT BILL Mr SAUNDERS (Maryborough—ALP) (3.20 pm): As a member of the Education, Employment and Small Business Committee, I rise ...

Speech By Bruce Saunders MEMBER FOR MARYBOROUGH Record of Proceedings, 15 November 2018 PRIVATE MEMBER'S STATEMENT Maryborough Hospital Mr SAUNDERS (Maryborough—ALP) (2.38 pm): I rise to give some really good news. All we have heard from those opposite is ...

Speech By Bruce Saunders MEMBER FOR MARYBOROUGH Record of Proceedings, 15 May 2018 LOCAL GOVERNMENT (COUNCILLOR COMPLAINTS) AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL; LOCAL GOVERNMENT ELECTORAL (IMPLEMENTING STAGE 1 OF BELCARRA) AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT ...

Speech By Bruce Saunders MEMBER FOR MARYBOROUGH Record of Proceedings, 14 June 2018 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILL; REVENUE LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL; BETTING TAX BILL Mr SAUNDERS (Maryborough—ALP) (3.54 pm): Is there a doctor in the ...

Speech By Bruce Saunders MEMBER FOR MARYBOROUGH Record of Proceedings, 23 August 2018 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILL Education, Employment and Small Business Committee, Report Mr SAUNDERS (Maryborough—ALP) (11.37 am): I rise to talk on ...

Speech By Bruce Saunders MEMBER FOR MARYBOROUGH Record of Proceedings, 6 September 2018 PRIVATE MEMBERS' STATEMENTS Maryborough Electorate, Gallipoli to Armistice Memorial Mr SAUNDERS (Maryborough—ALP) (2.03 pm): Mr Deputy Speaker, 21 July was a special day ...

Speech By Bruce Saunders MEMBER FOR MARYBOROUGH Record of Proceedings, 8 March 2018 PRIVATE MEMBERS' STATEMENTS Duncan Chapman Memorial Mr SAUNDERS (Maryborough—ALP) (2.09 pm): I rise today to wish all women happy International Women’s Day. I am so proud to ...

Speech By Bruce Saunders MEMBER FOR MARYBOROUGH Record of Proceedings, 21 March 2018 ADJOURNMENT Maryborough Government Office; Hansen, Mrs M Mr SAUNDERS (Maryborough—ALP) (7.15 pm): The day of 22 February was an amazing day in Maryborough with the ...

Speech By Bruce Saunders MEMBER FOR MARYBOROUGH Record of Proceedings, 22 March 2018 ADDRESS-IN-REPLY Mr SAUNDERS (Maryborough—ALP) (5.17 pm): It is a great pleasure to stand here and represent the people of Maryborough, after being re-elected with one of ...

Speech By Bruce Saunders MEMBER FOR MARYBOROUGH Record of Proceedings, 6 March 2018 EDUCATION (OVERSEAS STUDENTS) BILL Mr SAUNDERS (Maryborough—ALP) (3.01 pm): I rise today to talk to the Education (Overseas Students) Bill. I would like to congratulate the ...

Speech By Bruce Saunders MEMBER FOR MARYBOROUGH Record of Proceedings, 6 February 2020 PRIVATE MEMBER'S STATEMENT Downer Maryborough, 150th Celebration Mr SAUNDERS (Maryborough—ALP) (2.39 pm): It has been five years since the Palaszczuk government came to ...

Speech By Bruce Saunders MEMBER FOR MARYBOROUGH Record of Proceedings, 9 September 2020 CRIMINAL CODE AND OTHER LEGISLATION (WAGE THEFT) AMENDMENT BILL Mr SAUNDERS (Maryborough—ALP) (12.26 pm): I rise to support the Criminal Code and Other Legislation (Wage ...

Speech By Bruce Saunders MEMBER FOR MARYBOROUGH Record of Proceedings, 9 September 2020 PUBLIC SERVICE AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr SAUNDERS (Maryborough—ALP) (3.22 pm): I rise to speak in the debate on the Public Service and Other Legislation ...

Speech By Bruce Saunders MEMBER FOR MARYBOROUGH Record of Proceedings, 3 December 2020 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) (2020-2021) BILL APPROPRIATION (2020-2021) BILL Mr SAUNDERS (Maryborough—ALP) (4.23 pm): Isn’t it great to speak in the debate after the member ...

Speech By Bruce Saunders MEMBER FOR MARYBOROUGH Record of Proceedings, 18 February 2020 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL (NO. 2); APPROPRIATION BILL (NO. 2) Mr SAUNDERS (Maryborough—ALP) (4.37 pm): I rise to speak in support of the Appropriation Bill. I have ...

Speech By Bruce Saunders MEMBER FOR MARYBOROUGH Record of Proceedings, 12 August 2020 FOREST WIND FARM DEVELOPMENT BILL Mr SAUNDERS (Maryborough—ALP) (2.14 pm): I rise in support of the Forest Wind Farm Development Bill 2020. This is a great project for Wide ...

Speech By Bruce Saunders MEMBER FOR MARYBOROUGH Record of Proceedings, 27 October 2021 QUEENSLAND VETERANS' COUNCIL BILL 2021 Mr SAUNDERS (Maryborough—ALP) (12.27 pm): I rise to speak on the Queensland Veterans’ Council Bill 2021. I also acknowledge the ...

Speech By Bruce Saunders MEMBER FOR MARYBOROUGH Record of Proceedings, 28 October 2021 PRIVATE MEMBERS' STATEMENT Railways, Manufacturing Mr SAUNDERS (Maryborough—ALP) (2.52 pm): 20 October was a great day in Maryborough city. 20 October will go down in ...

Speech By Bruce Saunders MEMBER FOR MARYBOROUGH Record of Proceedings, 1 December 2021 ADJOURNMENT Dollin, Mr R Mr SAUNDERS (Maryborough—ALP) (7.19 pm): The day 5 November was not a good day for the Maryborough electorate. We lost one of our Labor legends, ...

Speech By Bruce Saunders MEMBER FOR MARYBOROUGH Record of Proceedings, 9 March 2021 MATTER OF PUBLIC INTEREST Maryborough Electorate Mr SAUNDERS (Maryborough—ALP) (2.40 pm): A lot has happened in the Maryborough electorate since the 2020 state election when ...

Speech By Bruce Saunders MEMBER FOR MARYBOROUGH Record of Proceedings, 11 March 2021 ADDRESS-IN-REPLY Mr SAUNDERS (Maryborough—ALP) (5.54 pm): I gave up believing in the tooth fairy many years ago! I congratulate you, Mr Deputy Speaker Kelly, for being ...

Speech By Bruce Saunders MEMBER FOR MARYBOROUGH Record of Proceedings, 26 May 2021 DEBT REDUCTION AND SAVINGS BILL Mr SAUNDERS (Maryborough—ALP) (2.47 pm): I like following clairvoyants; they might be able to tell us the future. I rise in support of the Debt ...

Speech By Bruce Saunders MEMBER FOR MARYBOROUGH Record of Proceedings, 17 June 2021 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL APPROPRIATION BILL Mr SAUNDERS (Maryborough—ALP) (5.33 pm): I rise to support the appropriation bill, the fantastic budget brought down on ...

Speech By Bruce Saunders MEMBER FOR MARYBOROUGH Record of Proceedings, 1 September 2021 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL APPROPRIATION BILL Consideration in Detail (Cognate Debate) Appropriation Bill Transport and Resources Committee, Report Mr SAUNDERS ...

Speech By Bruce Saunders MEMBER FOR MARYBOROUGH Record of Proceedings, 2 September 2021 PRIVATE MEMBERS' STATEMENT SplashSide Mr SAUNDERS (Maryborough—ALP) (2.06 pm): On 12 June it was a slashing good day in Maryborough city. On 12 June the Assistant ...

Speech By Bruce Saunders MEMBER FOR MARYBOROUGH Record of Proceedings, 2 September 2021 MOTION OF CONDOLENCE Pegg, Mr D Mr SAUNDERS (Maryborough—ALP) (4.33 pm): As was the case for the member for Pine Rivers, this is one of the hardest speeches I have ever ...

Speech By Bruce Saunders MEMBER FOR MARYBOROUGH Record of Proceedings, 14 September 2021 VOLUNTARY ASSISTED DYING BILL Mr SAUNDERS (Maryborough—ALP) (8.44 pm): I rise to support the Voluntary Assisted Dying Bill 2021. As we know, the Palaszczuk government ...

Speech By Bruce Saunders MEMBER FOR MARYBOROUGH Record of Proceedings, 23 March 2021 ADDRESS-IN-REPLY Mr SAUNDERS (Maryborough—ALP) (5.00 pm), continuing: We are back on the tracks. Before we adjourned I was explaining in very simple terms to the mob ...

Speech By Bruce Saunders MEMBER FOR MARYBOROUGH Record of Proceedings, 25 March 2021 PRIVATE MEMBER'S STATEMENT Maryborough Electorate Mr SAUNDERS (Maryborough—ALP) (2.15 pm): Last week the Minister for Health visited the Maryborough Hospital to announce ...

Speech By Bruce Saunders MEMBER FOR MARYBOROUGH Record of Proceedings, 21 April 2021 ADJOURNMENT Goodwin, Mr HJ Mr SAUNDERS (Maryborough—ALP) (7.22 pm): I rise tonight in the House because 28 March 2021 was a very sad day in Maryborough with the passing of ...

Speech By Bruce Saunders MEMBER FOR MARYBOROUGH Record of Proceedings, 11 May 2021 WORKERS' COMPENSATION AND REHABILITATION AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr SAUNDERS (Maryborough—ALP) (4.03 pm): I rise to speak on the Workers’ Compensation and ...

Speech By Bruce Saunders MEMBER FOR MARYBOROUGH Record of Proceedings, 13 May 2021 PRIVATE MEMBER'S STATEMENT Maryborough Electorate, Fire Station Mr SAUNDERS (Maryborough—ALP) (2.15 pm): I am here to announce more great news for the great city of ...

Speech By Bruce Saunders MEMBER FOR MARYBOROUGH Record of Proceedings, 14 May 2019 ADJOURNMENT Maryborough Electorate, Labour Day Mr SAUNDERS (Maryborough—ALP) (7.09 pm): I rise to talk about Labour Day in Maryborough. Labour Day in Maryborough has been ...

Speech By Bruce Saunders MEMBER FOR MARYBOROUGH Record of Proceedings, 16 May 2019 WORKING WITH CHILDREN (RISK MANAGEMENT AND SCREENING) AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr SAUNDERS (Maryborough—ALP) (4.45 pm): I rise to speak about the Working with ...

Speech By Bruce Saunders MEMBER FOR MARYBOROUGH Record of Proceedings, 12 June 2019 MOTION Palaszczuk Labor Government, Federal Election Mr SAUNDERS (Maryborough—ALP) (5.26 pm): Thank you, Mr Speaker. Honourable members interjected. Mr SPEAKER: Order! ...

Speech By Bruce Saunders MEMBER FOR MARYBOROUGH Record of Proceedings, 12 June 2019 PRIVATE MEMBER'S STATEMENT Crime and Corruption Commission Mr SAUNDERS (Maryborough—ALP) (2.21 pm): It is good news week this week for the Maryborough electorate in terms of ...

Speech By Bruce Saunders MEMBER FOR MARYBOROUGH Record of Proceedings, 13 June 2019 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILL; REVENUE AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr SAUNDERS (Maryborough—ALP) (11.54 pm): I rise to talk about the ...

Speech By Bruce Saunders MEMBER FOR MARYBOROUGH Record of Proceedings, 21 August 2019 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL APPROPRIATION BILL Consideration in Detail (Cognate Debate) Appropriation Bill Education, Employment and Small Business Committee, Report Mr ...

Speech By Bruce Saunders MEMBER FOR MARYBOROUGH Record of Proceedings, 17 September 2019 ADJOURNMENT Weber, Mr T, OAM Mr SAUNDERS (Maryborough—ALP) (7.09 pm): The day of 19 June was a very sad day for the Maryborough electorate because it was the passing of ...

Speech By Bruce Saunders MEMBER FOR MARYBOROUGH Record of Proceedings, 26 February 2019 MATTER OF PUBLIC INTEREST Maryborough Electorate Mr SAUNDERS (Maryborough—ALP) (2.30 pm): Before I inform the House and the great constituents of Maryborough about what ...

Speech By Bruce Saunders MEMBER FOR MARYBOROUGH Record of Proceedings, 28 February 2019 EDUCATION, EMPLOYMENT AND SMALL BUSINESS COMMITTEE Report, Motion to Take Note Mr SAUNDERS (Maryborough—ALP) (3.45 pm): I rise to speak to the report A fair day’s pay for ...

Speech By Bruce Saunders MEMBER FOR MARYBOROUGH Record of Proceedings, 26 March 2019 MATTER OF PUBLIC INTEREST Maryborough Hospital; Rheinmetall-NIOA Mr SAUNDERS (Maryborough—ALP) (2.41 pm): I rise to talk about the work of the Maryborough ED. Last Friday ...

Speech By Bruce Saunders MEMBER FOR MARYBOROUGH Record of Proceedings, 4 April 2019 EDUCATION (QUEENSLAND COLLEGE OF TEACHERS) AMENDMENT BILL Mr SAUNDERS (Maryborough—ALP) (4.51 pm): I rise to make a contribution to the Education (Queensland College of ...

Speech By Bruce Saunders MEMBER FOR MARYBOROUGH Record of Proceedings, 4 April 2019 PRIVATE MEMBER'S STATEMENT Maryborough Electorate; Federal Budget, Hinkler Regional Deal Mr SAUNDERS (Maryborough—ALP) (2.51 pm): Earlier this week in parliament we passed ...

Speech By Bruce Saunders MEMBER FOR MARYBOROUGH Record of Proceedings, 30 April 2019 ADJOURNMENT Nilon, Mr D Mr SAUNDERS (Maryborough—ALP) (7.27 pm): I will be talking about the story of Don Nilon, who passed away on 15 March. Don was a great old Labor man. ...

Speech By Bruce Saunders MEMBER FOR MARYBOROUGH Record of Proceedings, 17 October 2019 WORKERS' COMPENSATION AND REHABILITATION AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr SAUNDERS (Maryborough—ALP) (4.18 pm): I rise to speak in support of the Workers’ ...

Speech By Bruce Saunders MEMBER FOR MARYBOROUGH Record of Proceedings, 24 October 2019 ADJOURNMENT Maryborough Electorate Mr SAUNDERS (Maryborough—ALP) (6.15 pm): ‘Mary’ is making a comeback. That is the word on the street in Maryborough. The next few weeks ...

Speech By Bruce Saunders MEMBER FOR MARYBOROUGH Record of Proceedings, 26 November 2019 MATTER OF PUBLIC INTEREST Maryborough Electorate, Community Cabinet Mr SAUNDERS (Maryborough—ALP) (2.30 pm): Let me tell members what is happening in the great city of ...

Speech By Bruce Saunders MEMBER FOR MARYBOROUGH Record of Proceedings, 26 November 2019 HOLIDAYS AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr SAUNDERS (Maryborough—ALP) (5.05 pm): I rise to support the bill. Let us get a few things straight and have a look at the ...

Speech By Bruce Saunders MEMBER FOR MARYBOROUGH Record of Proceedings, 12 February 2019 MATTER OF PUBLIC INTEREST Maryborough Electorate Mr SAUNDERS (Maryborough—ALP) (2.52 pm): I echo the words of the member for Stretton and, from the people of ...

Speech By Bruce Saunders MEMBER FOR MARYBOROUGH Record of Proceedings, 2 May 2019 HEALTH AND WELLBEING QUEENSLAND BILL Mr SAUNDERS (Maryborough—ALP) (11.43 am): I rise to speak to the Health and Wellbeing Queensland Bill 2019. I first want to thank the ...

Speech By Bruce Saunders MEMBER FOR MARYBOROUGH Record of Proceedings, 18 August 2022 TRADING (ALLOWABLE HOURS) AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr SAUNDERS (Maryborough—ALP) (12.29 pm): Of course the Palaszczuk government always brings the bacon home! ...

Speech By Bruce Saunders MEMBER FOR MARYBOROUGH Record of Proceedings, 18 August 2022 PRIVATE MEMBERS' STATEMENT Maryborough Electorate, Manufacturing Mr SAUNDERS (Maryborough—ALP) (2.45 pm): I rise to talk about the economic value of the Palaszczuk ...

Speech By Bruce Saunders MEMBER FOR MARYBOROUGH Record of Proceedings, 31 August 2022 TRANSPORT LEGISLATION (ROAD SAFETY AND OTHER MATTERS) AMENDMENT BILL Mr SAUNDERS (Maryborough—ALP) (11.33 am): I rise in support of the Transport Legislation (Road Safety ...

Speech By Bruce Saunders MEMBER FOR MARYBOROUGH Record of Proceedings, 1 September 2022 PRIVATE MEMBERS' STATEMENT Maryborough Electorate Mr SAUNDERS (Maryborough—ALP) (2.51 pm): 25 August was a very special day for the Maryborough electorate. The Premier, ...

Speech By Bruce Saunders MEMBER FOR MARYBOROUGH Record of Proceedings, 1 September 2022 MOTION Jobs, Skills and Training Mr SAUNDERS (Maryborough—ALP) (12.21 pm): If there is one thing I have learned in life it is that leopards do not change their spots. ...

Speech By Bruce Saunders MEMBER FOR MARYBOROUGH Record of Proceedings, 26 October 2022 MOTION Rockhampton Ring Road Mr SAUNDERS (Maryborough—ALP) (5.16 pm): I am a bit confused. I thought we were talking about the Rocky ring-road but now we are talking about ...

Speech By Bruce Saunders MEMBER FOR MARYBOROUGH Record of Proceedings, 27 October 2022 INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr SAUNDERS (Maryborough—ALP) (7.39 pm): I rise in support of the Industrial Relations and Other Legislation ...

Speech By Bruce Saunders MEMBER FOR MARYBOROUGH Record of Proceedings, 1 December 2022 PRIVATE MEMBERS' STATEMENT Maryborough Fire and Emergency Services Complex Mr SAUNDERS (Maryborough—ALP) (2.34 pm): 22 November in Maryborough was a red hot day. It was a ...

Speech By Bruce Saunders MEMBER FOR MARYBOROUGH Record of Proceedings, 16 March 2022 MOTION Queensland Floods Mr SAUNDERS (Maryborough—ALP) (12.07 pm): I am glad to be following the member for Nanango, who said that she was very happy with the input from the ...

Speech By Bruce Saunders MEMBER FOR MARYBOROUGH Record of Proceedings, 17 March 2022 MOTION OF CONDOLENCE Dollin, Mr RH Mr SAUNDERS (Maryborough—ALP) (9.45 am): I rise today to talk about one of my mentors and a great man in the Maryborough electorate, Bobby ...

Speech By Bruce Saunders MEMBER FOR MARYBOROUGH Record of Proceedings, 17 March 2022 PRIVATE MEMBERS' STATEMENT Maryborough, Flood Barrier Mr SAUNDERS (Maryborough—ALP) (2.27 pm): I rise to talk about the big blue line in Maryborough. No, we are not talking ...

Speech By Bruce Saunders MEMBER FOR MARYBOROUGH Record of Proceedings, 29 March 2022 SMALL BUSINESS COMMISSIONER BILL Mr SAUNDERS (Maryborough—ALP) (12.27 pm): I have been in small business all my life. I was in business with my father and my family. I have ...

Speech By Bruce Saunders MEMBER FOR MARYBOROUGH Record of Proceedings, 12 May 2022 PRIVATE MEMBERS' STATEMENT Maryborough Electorate Mr SAUNDERS (Maryborough—ALP) (2.15 pm): It is always a privilege to follow the member for Buderim because I am going to ...

Speech By Bruce Saunders MEMBER FOR MARYBOROUGH Record of Proceedings, 23 June 2022 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL APPROPRIATION BILL REVENUE LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr SAUNDERS (Maryborough—ALP) (7.51 pm): I rise in support of the appropriation bills ...

Speech By Bruce Saunders MEMBER FOR MARYBOROUGH Record of Proceedings, 17 August 2022 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL APPROPRIATION BILL Consideration in Detail (Cognate Debate) Appropriation Bill Transport and Resources Committee, Report Mr SAUNDERS ...

Speech By Bruce Saunders MEMBER FOR MARYBOROUGH Record of Proceedings, 23 February 2023 PRIVATE MEMBER'S STATEMENT Maryborough Electorate, Manufacturing Mr SAUNDERS (Maryborough—ALP) (2.39 pm): On 7 February—and seven is a very lucky number for the ...

Speech By Bruce Saunders MEMBER FOR MARYBOROUGH Record of Proceedings, 14 March 2023 STRENGTHENING COMMUNITY SAFETY BILL Mr SAUNDERS (Maryborough—ALP) (5.05 pm): I rise in support of the Strengthening Community Safety Bill 2023. I would like to take this ...

Speech By Bruce Saunders MEMBER FOR MARYBOROUGH Record of Proceedings, 18 April 2023 LOCAL GOVERNMENT ELECTORAL AND OTHER LEGISLATION (EXPENDITURE CAPS) AMENDMENT BILL Mr SAUNDERS (Maryborough—ALP) (3.40 pm): I rise in support of the Local Government ...

Speech By Bruce Saunders MEMBER FOR MARYBOROUGH Record of Proceedings, 16 June 2023 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILL; REVENUE LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr SAUNDERS (Maryborough—ALP) (2.51 pm): I rise to address the appropriation bills for ...

Speech By Bruce Saunders MEMBER FOR MARYBOROUGH Record of Proceedings, 23 August 2023 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL APPROPRIATION BILL Consideration in Detail (Cognate Debate) Appropriation Bill Transport and Resources Committee, Report Mr SAUNDERS ...

Speech By Bruce Saunders MEMBER FOR MARYBOROUGH Record of Proceedings, 24 August 2023 PRIVATE MEMBER'S STATEMENT Maryborough Electorate, Train Manufacturing Mr SAUNDERS (Maryborough—ALP) (2.59 pm): I want to give a big shout-out to the people of ...

Speech By Bruce Saunders MEMBER FOR MARYBOROUGH Record of Proceedings, 14 September 2023 WATER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr SAUNDERS (Maryborough—ALP) (12.05 pm): I rise to support the Water Legislation Amendment Bill 2022. The bill delivers a key ...