QLD Parliament Logo
Watch Parliament
Watch Committees Watch Committees
Calendar
Watch Parliament
Watch Committees Watch Committees
Calendar
Remove Access
Parliamentary Library
Advance Search
Queensland Parliament
Queensland Parliament
REMOTE ACCESS Login to Parliamentary Library
Advanced Search
  • Visit and learn

    Queensland Parliament welcomes all visitors. Find out how to visit the public gallery, take a tour or learn about parliament at one of our educational programs here.

    • Message from the Speaker
    • About Us
      A day in the Life of the Queensland Parliament The Executive Government of Queensland Officers of the Queensland Parliament The Origins of the Queensland Parliament The Queensland Parliament and Parliamentary Process Parliamentary Scrutiny via Parliamentary Committees The Queensland Parliament and the Financial Process The Queensland Parliament and the Legislative Process The Queensland Constitution The Queensland Electoral System The Role of Parliament Separation of Powers Learn About Parliament Information For
    • Visitors
      Free Guided Tour School Tours Take a look inside Parliament House Brisbane Open House COVID 19 Response
    • Visit the Public Gallery
    • Visit our Gift Shop
    • Have Your Say
      Contact your local memberMake a submissionVote at State ElectionsSign or start a petition Contact Us Subscribe
    • Get Involved
      Events at Parliament House Learn about Parliament
    • Education and Learning
      Student Learning Zone Teacher Resources Programs Information Resources News
    • History
      Overview History of Parliament House Key Dates and Events Womens Suffrage Elections and Referendums Former MembersFormer Committees Governors of Queensland O'Donovan Library and Collection 100 Women in Parliament Lucinda Steamship War Service Honour Board
    • Heritage Collections
    • Preservation of our Heritage
      Restoration of Heritage Maps
    • Regional Sittings
      Far North Queensland Regional Sitting 2023 North Queensland Regional Parliament 2019 Mackay Regional Sitting of Parliament 2011 Far North Queensland Central Queensland North Queensland
    • CPA Australia and Pacific Regional Conference
    • Publications and Reports
      Annual Reports Hansard Parliamentary Record Chamber and Procedural Publications Parliament's Budget
    • Speakers' Corner
    • Opening of the 58th Parliament
    • Parliamentary Annexe Reparation and Refurbishment
    • Contact Us
    Gold Mace
  • Work of the Assembly

    The Queensland Parliament is a unicameral parliament, consisting of the Legislative Assembly of Queensland (the Lower House) and the sovereign (the King or Queen). Find out when the Legislative Assembly meet, the latest Bills and documents, records and statistics here. You can also watch live and archived broadcasts on demand.

    • What's New
    • Sitting Dates
      Latest Sitting Week DatesWork of the HouseChamber Seating Plan
    • Live and Archived Broadcasts
      Live Parliament and Committee BroadcastArchived Chamber BroadcastsArchived Committee BroadcastsSearch Archived BroadcastsTerms and Conditions
    • Daily Agenda (Notice Paper)
    • Record of Proceedings (Hansard)
      Overview Latest Record of ProceedingsBrowse by Sitting Dates Indexes to Debates
    • Citizen's Right of Reply
    • Petitions
      Current E-Petitions Tabled Paper Petitions Closed E-Petitions Overview & FAQs Information and Guidelines
    • Bills and Legislation
      What's new Overview Bills this Parliament Bills before the House Bills previous Parliaments
    • Questions on Notice and Answers
      Questions on Notice and Answers from 2004 Questions on Notice and Answers from 1995 to 2003 Procedures for Answering Subscribe
    • Tabled Papers
      Online Tabled Papers Registers of Legislative Assembly Tabled Papers Prior to September 2024 Tabling Procedures and Guidelines
    • Procedures
    Legislative Assembly
  • Work of committees

    Committees investigate specific issues and proposed legislation, and report back to the Parliament. Find information on current and past committees here, including areas of responsibility, how they work, their activities, and how you can get involved in the committee process.

    • Upcoming Committee Business
    • About Committees
      History What is a Parliamentary Committee Portfolio Committees - Membership and Operation Engagement Survey
    • Training Seminar - Committees@Work
    • Committees (10)
      Committee of the Legislative Assembly Education, Arts and Communities Committee Ethics Committee Governance, Energy and Finance Committee Health, Environment and Innovation Committee Justice, Integrity and Community Safety Committee Local Government, Small Business and Customer Service Committee Parliamentary Crime and Corruption Committee Primary Industries and Resources Committee State Development, Infrastructure and Works Committee
    • Committees Glossary
    • Estimates Hearings
      Former Estimates Hearings
    • Inquiries
    • Live and Archived Broadcasts
      Live Committee BroadcastArchived Committee BroadcastsTerms and Conditions
    • Publications
    • Guidelines
    • Subscribe
    • Former Committees (67)
    • 30 Year Release
    • Past Alert Digest and Legislation Alert Indexes
    • Ten Year Anniversary
    Work of Committees
  • Members

    There are currently 93 MPs, each representing one of Queensland’s 93 electorates. Each Member is elected for a four year term. Find details for current and former members here.

    • Current Members (including Ministers and shadow Ministers)
      Member List Full Mailing List Register of Members' InterestsMember Speeches Office of the Leader of the Opposition Shadow Minister Lobbyist Meetings
    • Former Members
      Former Members Register Contacting Former Members and Association Members of the first Parliament
    • Members' and Former Members' Entitlements
    Image of all members in Legislative Assembly taken above from media gallery
  • Events and functions

    Parliament House is Brisbane’s leading heritage venue. Find out more about visiting Parliament House, our latest events and exclusive venues available for private hire.

    • Visit our dedicated Events & Dining website.
    Cellar

Search

  • Home
  • Global links
  • Search

Search

Help
Archived broadcasts are available through accessing the Record of Proceedings for sitting dates from 14 February 2011. This camera icon Broadcast Icon will appear in the left-hand margin at various points throughout the electronic document. By clicking on this icon, users will be able to watch a video replay of the proceedings of Parliament from that point onward. The on-demand broadcast will become available at the times the Record of Proceedings is published on the internet throughout a sitting day.

Required fields

Optional fields

Search by custom query

Your search for current member: Bruce Saunders found 136 documents

Appropriation (Parliament) Bill; Appropriation Bill
15/9/2015

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 ...

Motion: Revocation of State Areas
15/10/2015

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 ...

Jobs Queensland Bill
28/10/2015

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 ...

Sugar Industry (Real Choice in Marketing) Amendment Bill
2/12/2015

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 ...

Maiden Speech
20/5/2015

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 ...

Industrial Relations (Restoring Fairness) and Other Legislation Amendment Bill
4/6/2015

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 ...

Appropriation (Parliament) Bill; Appropriation Bill
16/7/2015

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 ...

Gene Technology (Queensland) Bill
13/10/2016

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 ...

Matters of Public Interest
1/11/2016

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 ...

Youth Justice and Other Legislation (Inclusion of 17-year-old Persons) Amendment Bill
3/11/2016

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 ...

Education, Tourism, Innovation and Small Business Committee: Report, Motion to Take Note
10/11/2016

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 ...

Matter of Public Interest
24/5/2016

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: ...

National Injury Insurance Scheme (Queensland) Bill
26/5/2016

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. ...

Appropriation (Parliament) Bill; Appropriation Bill; Duties and Other Legislation Amendment Bill
16/6/2016

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 ...

Appropriation (Parliament) Bill; Appropriation Bill
16/8/2016

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 ...

Workers' Compensation and Rehabilitation (National Injury Insurance Scheme) Amendment Bill
30/8/2016

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 ...

Education and Other Legislation Amendment Bill
1/9/2016

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. ...

Adjournment
13/9/2016

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 ...

Private Members' Statements
15/9/2016

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 ...

Grammar Schools Bill
12/10/2016

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 ...

Further Education and Training (Training Ombudsman) and Another Act Amendment Bill
24/2/2016

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 ...

Adjournment
17/3/2016

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 ...

Adjournment
19/4/2016

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 ...

Nature Conservation and Other Legislation Amendment Bill
10/5/2016

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 ...

Matters of Public Interest
10/5/2016

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 ...

Adjournment
16/2/2016

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 ...

Matter of Public Interest
29/11/2016

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 ...

Retail Shop Leases Amendment Bill
10/5/2016

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, ...

Motion: Revocation of Protected Areas
15/2/2017

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 ...

Adjournment
15/2/2017

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 ...

Adjournment
18/10/2018

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 ...

Mines Legislation (Resources Safety) Amendment Bill
31/10/2018

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 ...

Private Member's Statement
15/11/2018

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 ...

Private Members' Statements
8/3/2018

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 ...

Adjournment
21/3/2018

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 ...

Address-in-Reply
22/3/2018

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 ...

Local Government (Councillor Complaints) and Other Legislation Amendment Bill; Local Government Electoral (Implementing Stage 1 of Belcarra) and Other Legislation Amendment Bill
15/5/2018

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 ...

Education (Overseas Students) Bill
6/3/2018

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 ...

Appropriation (Parliament) Bill; Appropriation Bill; Revenue Legislation Amendment Bill; Betting Tax Bill
14/6/2018

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 ...

Appropriation (Parliament) Bill; Appropriation Bill Education, Employment and Small Business Committee, Report
23/8/2018

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 ...

Private Members' Statements
6/9/2018

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 ...

Matters of Public Interest
18/9/2018

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 ...

Police Powers and Responsibilities (Commonwealth Games) Amendment Bill
25/5/2017

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 ...

Appropriation (Parliament) Bill; Appropriation Bill; Revenue Legislation Amendment Bill
15/6/2017

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 ...

Appropriation (Parliament) Bill; Appropriation Bill: Education, Tourism, Innovation and Small Business Committee
8/8/2017

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, ...

Adjournment
10/8/2017

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 ...

Education (Accreditation of Non-State Schools) Bill
10/8/2017

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 ...

Matter of Public Interest
28/2/2017

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 ...

Sugar Industry (Arbitration for Mill Owners and Sugar Marketing Entities) Amendment Bill
1/3/2017

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 ...

Motion: Queensland Rail, Timetable; Order for Production of Documents
1/3/2017

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 ...

Motion: Buy Queensland
7/9/2017

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 ...

Matters of Public Interest
10/10/2017

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 ...

University Legislation Amendment Bill
10/10/2017

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 ...

Adjournment
26/10/2017

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. ...

Adjournment
22/8/2017

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 ...

Trading (Allowable Hours) Amendment Bill
22/8/2017

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 ...

Adjournment
5/9/2017

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 ...

Education, Tourism, Innovation and Small Business Committee Report, Motion to take note
11/5/2017

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 ...

Child Protection (Offender Reporting) and Other Legislation Amendment Bill
11/5/2017

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 ...

Matter of Public Interest
23/5/2017

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 ...

Private Members' Statements
1/3/2017

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 ...

Working with Children (Risk Management and Screening) and Other Legislation Amendment Bill
16/5/2019

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 ...

Motion: Palaszczuk Labor Government, Federal Election
12/6/2019

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! ...

Private Member's Statement
12/6/2019

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 ...

Appropriation (Parliament) Bill; Appropriation Bill; Revenue and Other Legislation Amendment Bill
13/6/2019

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 ...

Matter of Public Interest
26/11/2019

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 ...

Holidays and Other Legislation Amendment Bill
26/11/2019

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 ...

Appropriation (Parliament) Bill; Appropriation Bill: Consideration in Detail (Cognate Debate); Appropriation Bill; Education, Employment and Small Business Committee, Report
21/8/2019

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 ...

Adjournment
17/9/2019

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 ...

Workers' Compensation and Rehabilitation and Other Legislation Amendment Bill
17/10/2019

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’ ...

Adjournment
24/10/2019

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 ...

Matter of Public Interest
26/3/2019

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 ...

Education (Queensland College of Teachers) Amendment Bill
4/4/2019

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 ...

Private Member's Statement
4/4/2019

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 ...

Matter of Public Interest
12/2/2019

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 ...

Matter of Public Interest
26/2/2019

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 ...

Adjournment
30/4/2019

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. ...

Health and Wellbeing Queensland Bill
2/5/2019

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 ...

Education, Employment and Small Business Committee
28/2/2019

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 ...

Adjournment
14/5/2019

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 ...

Private Member's Statement
6/2/2020

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 ...

Appropriation (Parliament) (2020-2021) Bill; Appropriation (2020-2021) Bill
3/12/2020

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 ...

Appropriation (Parliament) Bill (No. 2); Appropriation Bill (No. 2)
18/2/2020

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 ...

Forest Wind Farm Development Bill
12/8/2020

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 ...

Criminal Code and Other Legislation (Wage Theft) Amendment Bill
9/9/2020

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 ...

Public Service and Other Legislation Amendment Bill
9/9/2020

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 ...

Residential Tenancies and Rooming Accommodation and Other Legislation Amendment Bill; Manufactured Homes (Residential Parks) Amendment Bill
22/5/2024

Speech By Bruce Saunders MEMBER FOR MARYBOROUGH Record of Proceedings, 22 May 2024 RESIDENTIAL TENANCIES AND ROOMING ACCOMMODATION AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL; MANUFACTURED HOMES (RESIDENTIAL PARKS) AMENDMENT BILL Mr SAUNDERS (Maryborough—ALP) ...

Emergency Services Reform Amendment Bill; State Emergency Service Bill; Marine Rescue Queensland Bill; Disaster Management and Other Legislation Amendment Bill
1/5/2024

Speech By Bruce Saunders MEMBER FOR MARYBOROUGH Record of Proceedings, 1 May 2024 EMERGENCY SERVICES REFORM AMENDMENT BILL; STATE EMERGENCY SERVICE BILL; MARINE RESCUE QUEENSLAND BILL; DISASTER MANAGEMENT AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Second Reading ...

Cheaper Power (Supplementary Appropriation Bill)
21/5/2024

Speech By Bruce Saunders MEMBER FOR MARYBOROUGH Record of Proceedings, 21 May 2024 CHEAPER POWER (SUPPLEMENTARY APPROPRIATION BILL) Mr SAUNDERS (Maryborough—ALP) (7.30 pm): Thanks to the Miles Labor government, the Premier and the Treasurer, Christmas has ...

Matter of Public Interest
9/3/2021

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 ...

Address-in-Reply
11/3/2021

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 ...

Address-in-Reply
23/3/2021

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 ...

Queensland Veterans' Council Bill 2021
27/10/2021

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 ...

Private Members' Statement
28/10/2021

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 ...

Adjournment
1/12/2021

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, ...

Private Member's Statement
25/3/2021

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 ...

Adjournment
21/4/2021

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 ...

Workers' Compensation and Rehabilitation and Other Legislation Amendment Bill
11/5/2021

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 ...

Private Member's Statement
13/5/2021

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 ...

Debt Reduction and Savings Bill
26/5/2021

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 ...

Appropriation (Parliament) Bill; Appropriation Bill
17/6/2021

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 ...

Appropriation (Parliament) Bill; Appropriation Bill: Consideration in Detail (Cognate Debate); Appropriation Bill; Transport and Resources Committee, Report
1/9/2021

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 ...

Private Members' Statement
2/9/2021

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 ...

Motion of Condolence : Pegg, Mr D
2/9/2021

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 ...

Voluntary Assisted Dying Bill
14/9/2021

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 ...

Industrial Relations and Other Legislation Amendment Bill
27/10/2022

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 ...

Private Members' Statement
1/12/2022

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 ...

Motion : Queensland Floods
16/3/2022

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 ...

Motion of Condolence : Dollin, Mr RH
17/3/2022

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 ...

Private Members' Statement
17/3/2022

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 ...

Small Business Commissioner Bill
29/3/2022

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 ...

Private Members' Statement
12/5/2022

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 ...

Appropriation (Parliament) Bill; Appropriation Bill; Revenue Legislation Amendment Bill
23/6/2022

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 ...

Appropriation (Parliament) Bill; Appropriation Bill: Consideration in Detail (Cognate Debate); Appropriation Bill; Transport and Resources Committee, Report
17/8/2022

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 ...

Trading (Allowable Hours) and Other Legislation Amendment Bill
18/8/2022

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! ...

Private Members' Statement
18/8/2022

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 ...

Transport Legislation (Road Safety and Other Matters) Amendment Bill
31/8/2022

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 ...

Private Members' Statement
1/9/2022

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, ...

Motion : Jobs, Skills and Training
1/9/2022

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. ...

Motion : Rockhampton Ring Road
26/10/2022

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 ...

Private Member's Statement
23/2/2023

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 ...

Strengthening Community Safety Bill
14/3/2023

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 ...

Local Government Electoral and Other Legislation (Expenditure Caps) Amendment Bill
18/4/2023

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 ...

Appropriation (Parliament) Bill; Appropriation Bill; Revenue Legislation Amendment Bill
16/6/2023

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 ...

Motion Liberal National Party, Health
11/10/2023

Speech By Bruce Saunders MEMBER FOR MARYBOROUGH Record of Proceedings, 11 October 2023 MOTION Liberal National Party, Health Mr SAUNDERS (Maryborough—ALP) (2.54 pm): I rise in support of the motion moved by the Minister for Health. What a great health ...

Tow Truck Bill
25/10/2023

Speech By Bruce Saunders MEMBER FOR MARYBOROUGH Record of Proceedings, 25 October 2023 TOW TRUCK BILL Mr SAUNDERS (Maryborough—ALP) (4.54 pm): I love speaking after the member for Callide because it makes me look good. I wish he would speak every day and I ...

Motion Progressive Coal Royalties
25/10/2023

Speech By Bruce Saunders MEMBER FOR MARYBOROUGH Record of Proceedings, 25 October 2023 MOTION Progressive Coal Royalties Mr SAUNDERS (Maryborough—ALP) (12.12 pm): I rise to speak in support of the motion. They are like a Clayton’s priorities over there. ...

Private Member's Statement
30/11/2023

Speech By Bruce Saunders MEMBER FOR MARYBOROUGH Record of Proceedings, 30 November 2023 PRIVATE MEMBER'S STATEMENT Maryborough Electorate Mr SAUNDERS (Maryborough—ALP) (2.28 pm): Ho, ho, ho! Santa came early to the Maryborough electorate last Wednesday, 22 ...

Transport and Resources
23/8/2023

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 ...

Private Member's Statement
24/8/2023

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 ...

Water Legislation Amendment Bill
14/9/2023

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 ...

Motion Cost of Living
11/10/2023

Speech By Bruce Saunders MEMBER FOR MARYBOROUGH Record of Proceedings, 11 October 2023 MOTION Cost of Living Mr SAUNDERS (Maryborough—ALP) (5.20 pm): I rise to support the amendment proposed to the motion and moved by the Minister for Transport and take the ...

Appropriation (Parliament) Bill; Appropriation Bill; Revenue and Other Legislation Amendment Bill; State Financial Instructions and Metway Merger Amendment Bill
13/6/2024

Speech By Bruce Saunders MEMBER FOR MARYBOROUGH 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 SAUNDERS ...

Private Member's Statement
22/8/2024

Speech By Bruce Saunders MEMBER FOR MARYBOROUGH Record of Proceedings, 22 August 2024 PRIVATE MEMBER'S STATEMENT Member for Broadwater Mr SAUNDERS (Maryborough—ALP) (2.28 pm): Do you know what stinks? Two hundred thousand smells over there. I love speaking ...

Private Member's Statement
12/9/2024

Speech By Bruce Saunders MEMBER FOR MARYBOROUGH Record of Proceedings, 12 September 2024 PRIVATE MEMBER'S STATEMENT Maryborough Electorate Mr SAUNDERS (Maryborough—ALP) (2.28 pm): I rise to talk about the fantastic things that are happening in the ...

Progressive Coal Royalties Protection (Keep Them in the Bank) Bill
12/9/2024

Speech By Bruce Saunders MEMBER FOR MARYBOROUGH Record of Proceedings, 12 September 2024 PROGRESSIVE COAL ROYALTIES PROTECTION (KEEP THEM IN THE BANK) BILL Mr SAUNDERS (Maryborough—ALP) (11.37 am): On the last day of the 57th Parliament, it is a great ...

  • Visit and learn
  • Message from the Speaker
  • About Us
  • Visitors
  • Visit the Public Gallery
  • Visit our Gift Shop
  • Have Your Say
  • Get Involved
  • Education and Learning
  • History
  • Heritage Collections
  • Preservation of our Heritage
  • Regional Sittings
  • CPA Australia and Pacific Regional Conference
  • Publications and Reports
  • Speakers' Corner
  • Opening of the 58th Parliament
  • Parliamentary Annexe Reparation and Refurbishment
  • Contact Us
  • Work of the Assembly
  • What's New
  • Sitting Dates
  • Live and Archived Broadcasts
  • Daily Agenda (Notice Paper)
  • Record of Proceedings (Hansard)
  • Citizen's Right of Reply
  • Petitions
  • Bills and Legislation
  • Questions on Notice and Answers
  • Tabled Papers
  • Procedures
  • Work of committees
  • Upcoming Committee Business
  • About Committees
  • Training Seminar - Committees@Work
  • Committees (10)
  • Committees Glossary
  • Estimates Hearings
  • Inquiries
  • Live and Archived Broadcasts
  • Publications
  • Guidelines
  • Subscribe
  • Former Committees (67)
  • 30 Year Release
  • Past Alert Digest and Legislation Alert Indexes
  • Ten Year Anniversary
  • Members
  • Current Members (including Ministers and shadow Ministers)
  • Former Members
  • Members' and Former Members' Entitlements
  • Events and functions
  • Visit our dedicated Events & Dining website.
  • Stay in touch
  • Subscribe
  • Sitemap
  • Careers
  • Glossary
  • Frequently Asked Questions
  • Accessibility
  • Privacy Statement
  • Copyright
  • Disclaimer
  • Parliamentary Service
  • Useful Links
Copyright © 2025 All rights reserved
Warning - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are warned that this web site may contain images of deceased people.