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Speech By Cynthia Lui MEMBER FOR COOK Record of Proceedings, 15 February 2018 MAIDEN SPEECH Ms LUI (Cook—ALP) (2.05 pm): Mr Speaker, it is an honour that I, the first Torres Strait Islander elected to this place, be given the opportunity to move— That the ...

Speech By Cynthia Lui MEMBER FOR COOK Record of Proceedings, 21 March 2018 HOSPITAL FOUNDATIONS BILL Ms LUI (Cook—ALP) (12.22 pm): I rise to speak in support of the Hospital Foundations Bill 2018. The bill repeals and replaces the Hospitals Foundations Act ...

Speech By Cynthia Lui MEMBER FOR COOK Record of Proceedings, 2 May 2018 VEGETATION MANAGEMENT AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Ms LUI (Cook—ALP) (6.39 pm): I rise to speak in support of the Vegetation Management and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2018. ...

Speech By Cynthia Lui MEMBER FOR COOK Record of Proceedings, 17 May 2018 PRIVATE MEMBER'S STATEMENT Mareeba Hospital Ms LUI (Cook—ALP) (2.27 pm): I rise to speak of the wonderful things that are happening in my electorate. On 24 April I attended a ...

Speech By Cynthia Lui MEMBER FOR COOK Record of Proceedings, 15 June 2018 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILL; REVENUE LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL; BETTING TAX BILL Ms LUI (Cook—ALP) (4.00 pm): Today I rise to speak on behalf of my ...

Speech By Cynthia Lui MEMBER FOR COOK Record of Proceedings, 21 August 2018 MATTERS OF PUBLIC INTEREST Cook Electorate, Premier’s Visit Ms LUI (Cook—ALP) (2.42 pm): I rise to speak about the Premier’s recent visit to the Torres Strait in my electorate of ...

Speech By Cynthia Lui MEMBER FOR COOK Record of Proceedings, 22 August 2018 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILL Innovation, Tourism Development and Environment Committee, Report Ms LUI (Cook—ALP) (6.31 pm): I rise today to speak in support ...

Speech By Cynthia Lui MEMBER FOR COOK Record of Proceedings, 16 October 2018 ADJOURNMENT Cook Electorate, Art Ms LUI (Cook—ALP) (7.28 pm): Cook is home to the most amazing art in the region and today I am proud to stand here to talk about the talent that ...

Speech By Cynthia Lui MEMBER FOR COOK Record of Proceedings, 18 October 2018 PRIVATE MEMBERS' STATEMENTS Mareeba Multicultural Festival Ms LUI (Cook—ALP) (2.05 pm): The Mareeba Multicultural Festival is a major calendar event that takes place annually. On ...

Speech By Cynthia Lui MEMBER FOR COOK Record of Proceedings, 13 November 2018 MATTER OF PUBLIC INTEREST Cook Electorate, Health Services Ms LUI (Cook—ALP) (2.20 pm): When it comes to health, Cook is clearly one of the most diverse electorates challenged by ...

Speech By Cynthia Lui MEMBER FOR COOK Record of Proceedings, 15 November 2018 INNOVATION, TOURISM DEVELOPMENT AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE Report, Motion to Take Note Ms LUI (Cook—ALP) (3.42 pm): I rise this afternoon to make a contribution to the Innovation, ...

Speech By Cynthia Lui MEMBER FOR COOK Record of Proceedings, 4 September 2018 MATTERS OF PUBLIC INTEREST Amrun Bauxite Project Ms LUI (Cook—ALP) (2.49 pm): While the federal LNP government was trying to work out who was going to be their next Prime ...

Speech By Cynthia Lui MEMBER FOR COOK Record of Proceedings, 6 September 2018 PRIVATE MEMBERS' STATEMENTS Cook Electorate, Men’s Shed Ms LUI (Cook—ALP) (2.09 pm): I rise today to speak of the Men’s Shed as an important initiative that provides support for ...

Speech By Cynthia Lui MEMBER FOR COOK Record of Proceedings, 20 September 2018 PRIVATE MEMBERS' STATEMENTS Torres Strait Islands, Climate Change Ms LUI (Cook—ALP) (2.41 pm): I rise to speak about the impact of climate change on the Torres Strait Islands. ...

Speech By Cynthia Lui MEMBER FOR COOK Record of Proceedings, 20 September 2018 MOTION Revocation of Protected Areas Ms LUI (Cook—ALP) (4.21 pm): I rise to speak in support of the revocation motion. The Palaszczuk government is committed to returning lands to ...

Speech By Cynthia Lui MEMBER FOR COOK Record of Proceedings, 12 February 2019 MATTER OF PUBLIC INTEREST Mossman Sugar Mill Ms LUI (Cook—ALP) (2.30 pm): I rise to share some great news about the Palaszczuk government’s support package of $25 million to Far ...

Speech By Cynthia Lui MEMBER FOR COOK Record of Proceedings, 13 February 2019 WASTE REDUCTION AND RECYCLING (WASTE LEVY) AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Ms LUI (Cook—ALP) (4.23 pm): I rise to speak in support of the Waste Reduction and Recycling (Waste ...

Speech By Cynthia Lui MEMBER FOR COOK Record of Proceedings, 15 October 2019 MATTER OF PUBLIC INTEREST Primary Healthcare Centres Ms LUI (Cook—ALP) (2.31 pm): For the majority of Queenslanders the nearest hospital is typically a short drive away. However, ...

Speech By Cynthia Lui MEMBER FOR COOK Record of Proceedings, 27 November 2019 MOTION Remote Area Tax Concessions and Payments Ms LUI (Cook—ALP) (11.49 am): It is quite hypocritical of those opposite to stand up and accuse the Palaszczuk government of not ...

Speech By Cynthia Lui MEMBER FOR COOK Record of Proceedings, 16 May 2019 WORKING WITH CHILDREN (RISK MANAGEMENT AND SCREENING) AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Ms LUI (Cook—ALP) (12.28 pm): I rise to speak in support of the Working with Children (Risk ...

Speech By Cynthia Lui MEMBER FOR COOK Record of Proceedings, 16 May 2019 PRIVATE MEMBER'S STATEMENT Early Childhood Education, Puuya Foundation Ms LUI (Cook—ALP) (2.34 pm): Our children are our future and giving them a good start in life is critical for ...

Speech By Cynthia Lui MEMBER FOR COOK Record of Proceedings, 14 June 2019 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILL; REVENUE AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Ms LUI (Cook—ALP) (11.34 am): Today I rise in support of the 2019-20 budget and ...

Speech By Cynthia Lui MEMBER FOR COOK Record of Proceedings, 21 August 2019 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL APPROPRIATION BILL Consideration in Detail (Cognate Debate) Appropriation Bill Innovation, Tourism Development and Environment Committee, Report Ms ...

Speech By Cynthia Lui MEMBER FOR COOK Record of Proceedings, 26 March 2019 SAFER WATERWAYS BILL Ms LUI (Cook—ALP) (6.30 pm): I rise to make a contribution on the Safer Waterways Bill 2018 put forward by the member for Hill. The bill was introduced into the ...

Speech By Cynthia Lui MEMBER FOR COOK Record of Proceedings, 27 March 2019 NATURE CONSERVATION (SPECIAL WILDLIFE RESERVES) AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Ms LUI (Cook—ALP) (12.26 pm): I rise to support the Nature Conservation (Special Wildlife ...

Speech By Cynthia Lui MEMBER FOR COOK Record of Proceedings, 28 March 2019 INNOVATION, TOURISM DEVELOPMENT AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE Report, Motion to Take Note Ms LUI (Cook—ALP) (3.47 pm): I rise to speak on report No. 12 of the Innovation, Tourism ...

Speech By Cynthia Lui MEMBER FOR COOK Record of Proceedings, 28 March 2019 PRIVATE MEMBER'S STATEMENT Housing Ms LUI (Cook—ALP) (2.26 pm): The right to housing is recognised in a number of international human rights instruments. Article 25 of the Universal ...

Speech By Cynthia Lui MEMBER FOR COOK Record of Proceedings, 2 April 2019 MATTER OF PUBLIC INTEREST Cook Electorate, Palaszczuk Labor Government Ms LUI (Cook—ALP) (2.30 pm): The Palaszczuk government will continue to stand with the people of Queensland no ...

Speech By Cynthia Lui MEMBER FOR COOK Record of Proceedings, 1 May 2019 MOTION Queensland Health; No Confidence in Minister for Health Ms LUI (Cook—ALP) (5.47 pm): I rise to speak against the member for Mudgeeraba’s motion. Queenslanders, including people ...

Speech By Cynthia Lui MEMBER FOR COOK Record of Proceedings, 2 May 2019 PRIVATE MEMBERS' STATEMENTS Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Month Ms LUI (Cook—ALP) (3.00 pm): Each May Queensland marks Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Month to raise ...

Speech By Cynthia Lui MEMBER FOR COOK Record of Proceedings, 2 May 2019 HEALTH AND WELLBEING QUEENSLAND BILL Ms LUI (Cook—ALP) (5.04 pm): I rise today in support of the Health and Wellbeing Queensland Bill 2019. The bill also amends the Hospital Foundations ...

Speech By Cynthia Lui MEMBER FOR COOK Record of Proceedings, 4 September 2019 TRANSPORT LEGISLATION (ROAD SAFETY AND OTHER MATTERS) AMENDMENT BILL Ms LUI (Cook—ALP) (11.54 am): When it comes to road safety, we all have a responsibility to keep ourselves and ...

Speech By Cynthia Lui MEMBER FOR COOK Record of Proceedings, 5 September 2019 ADJOURNMENT Mareeba Multicultural Festival Ms LUI (Cook—ALP) (4.59 pm): I would first of all like to thank the people of Townsville for such a wonderful week. I would also like to ...

Speech By Cynthia Lui MEMBER FOR COOK Record of Proceedings, 17 September 2019 MATTER OF PUBLIC INTEREST Works for Queensland Ms LUI (Cook—ALP) (2.51 pm): The Works for Queensland program delivers for the needs of the communities in my electorate. The ...

Speech By Cynthia Lui MEMBER FOR COOK Record of Proceedings, 17 September 2019 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION (GREAT BARRIER REEF PROTECTION MEASURES) AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Ms LUI (Cook—ALP) (4.44 pm): I rise to speak to the Environmental Protection ...

Speech By Cynthia Lui MEMBER FOR COOK Record of Proceedings, 26 February 2019 MATTER OF PUBLIC INTEREST Cook Electorate Office Ms LUI (Cook—ALP) (2.11 pm): I hope I can take the temperature down a bit with my speech today, so here goes. Today I rise to ...

Speech By Cynthia Lui MEMBER FOR COOK Record of Proceedings, 21 February 2023 MATTERS OF PUBLIC INTEREST Path to Treaty Ms LUI (Cook—ALP) (2.45 pm): I want to begin by acknowledging the First Nations people of the land on which we meet and pay my respects ...

Speech By Cynthia Lui MEMBER FOR COOK Record of Proceedings, 22 February 2023 DOMESTIC AND FAMILY VIOLENCE PROTECTION (COMBATING COERCIVE CONTROL) AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Ms LUI (Cook—ALP) (4.07 pm): Today I rise to speak in support of the ...

Speech By Cynthia Lui MEMBER FOR COOK Record of Proceedings, 28 March 2023 MATTERS OF PUBLIC INTEREST Torres Strait and Northern Peninsula Area Cost-of-Living Summit Ms LUI (Cook—ALP) (2.41 pm): On 20 March on Thursday Island in the Torres Strait the ...

Speech By Cynthia Lui MEMBER FOR COOK Record of Proceedings, 28 March 2023 HOUSING LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Ms LUI (Cook—ALP) (12.28 pm): I rise today to speak on the Housing Legislation Amendment Bill 2022. The bill was introduced to the Legislative ...

Speech By Cynthia Lui MEMBER FOR COOK Record of Proceedings, 11 May 2023 MOTION Far North Queensland, Service Delivery Ms LUI (Cook—ALP) (3.56 pm): I say welcome to Far North Queensland. I will tell you exactly what we are doing up here in Far North ...

Speech By Cynthia Lui MEMBER FOR COOK Record of Proceedings, 11 May 2023 ADJOURNMENT Regional Sittings of Parliament, Cairns; Aurukun Ms LUI (Cook—ALP) (4.49 pm): I start by saying how grateful I am to everyone for travelling up to Far North Queensland. ...

Speech By Cynthia Lui MEMBER FOR COOK Record of Proceedings, 11 May 2023 PRIVATE MEMBERS' STATEMENTS Path to Treaty Ms LUI (Cook—ALP) (2.45 pm): 10 May 2023 is a date that will stay with me long after I have left this place—a truly historic day in our ...

Speech By Cynthia Lui MEMBER FOR COOK Record of Proceedings, 25 May 2023 COMMUNITY SUPPORT AND SERVICES COMMITTEE Report, Motion to Take Note Ms LUI (Cook—ALP) (3.09 pm): In Queensland, public intoxication, begging and public urination are all considered ...

Speech By Cynthia Lui MEMBER FOR COOK Record of Proceedings, 29 November 2023 VICTIMS OF CRIME ASSISTANCE AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Ms LUI (Cook—ALP) (2.25 pm): I rise today to speak on the Victims of Crime Assistance and Other Legislation ...

Speech By Cynthia Lui MEMBER FOR COOK Record of Proceedings, 20 May 2020 MOTION Coronavirus, Economic Response Ms LUI (Cook—ALP) (4.31 pm): I rise to speak in support of the motion and Queensland’s Unite and Recover for Queensland Jobs plan. The Palaszczuk ...

Speech By Cynthia Lui MEMBER FOR COOK Record of Proceedings, 16 July 2020 MERIBA OMASKER KAZIW KAZIPA (TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER TRADITIONAL CHILD REARING PRACTICE) BILL Message from Governor Ms LUI (Cook—ALP) (11.16 am): I present a message from His ...

Speech By Cynthia Lui MEMBER FOR COOK Record of Proceedings, 11 August 2020 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL BIODISCOVERY AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Ms LUI (Cook—ALP) (12.54 pm): I rise to speak in support of the ...

Speech By Cynthia Lui MEMBER FOR COOK Record of Proceedings, 12 August 2020 FOREST WIND FARM DEVELOPMENT BILL Ms LUI (Cook—ALP) (12.05 pm): I rise today to speak in support of the Forest Wind Farm Development Bill 2020. The objective of the bill is to ...

Speech By Cynthia Lui MEMBER FOR COOK Record of Proceedings, 13 August 2020 HEALTH LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Ms LUI (Cook—ALP) (3.46 pm): I rise today to speak in support of the Health Legislation Amendment Bill 2019. The Health Legislation Amendment Bill ...

Speech By Cynthia Lui MEMBER FOR COOK Record of Proceedings, 4 February 2020 VEGETATION MANAGEMENT (CLEARING FOR RELEVANT PURPOSES) AMENDMENT BILL Ms LUI (Cook—ALP) (5.35 pm): I rise to speak against the Vegetation Management (Clearing for Relevant Purposes) ...

Speech By Cynthia Lui MEMBER FOR COOK Record of Proceedings, 19 February 2020 MOTION Crime Ms LUI (Cook—ALP) (5.28 pm): I rise to oppose this motion. When I made my first ever speech in this House I brought with me a traditional island mat. For Torres Strait ...

Speech By Cynthia Lui MEMBER FOR COOK Record of Proceedings, 20 February 2020 COMMUNITY BASED SENTENCES (INTERSTATE TRANSFER) BILL Ms LUI (Cook—ALP) (4.18 pm): I rise to speak in support of the Community Based Sentences (Interstate Transfer) Bill 2019. The ...

Speech By Cynthia Lui MEMBER FOR COOK Record of Proceedings, 8 September 2020 CRIMINAL CODE (CHILD SEXUAL OFFENCES REFORM) AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Ms LUI (Cook—ALP) (3.44 pm): I rise to speak in support of the Criminal Code (Child Sexual ...

Speech By Cynthia Lui MEMBER FOR COOK Record of Proceedings, 10 September 2020 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL APPROPRIATION BILL Ms LUI (Cook—ALP) (12.15 pm): I rise today to speak on the Appropriation Bill 2020 and the Appropriation (Parliament) Bill 2020. ...

Speech By Cynthia Lui MEMBER FOR COOK Record of Proceedings, 4 December 2020 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) (2020-2021) BILL APPROPRIATION (2020-2021) BILL Ms LUI (Cook—ALP) (4.30 pm): It is a pleasure to rise today to speak in support of the appropriation bill ...

Speech By Cynthia Lui MEMBER FOR COOK Record of Proceedings, 4 December 2020 DISABILITY SERVICES AND OTHER LEGISLATION (WORKER SCREENING) AMENDMENT BILL Ms LUI (Cook—ALP) (2.33 pm): I rise to speak in support of the Disability Services and Other Legislation ...

Speech By Cynthia Lui MEMBER FOR COOK Record of Proceedings, 8 September 2020 MERIBA OMASKER KAZIW KAZIPA (TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER TRADITIONAL CHILD REARING PRACTICE) BILL Ms LUI (Cook—ALP) (4.30 pm): I rise today in support of the Meriba Omasker Kaziw Kazipa ...

Speech By Cynthia Lui MEMBER FOR COOK Record of Proceedings, 19 May 2020 ADJOURNMENT Cook Electorate, Local Government Ms LUI (Cook—ALP) (7.33 pm): On 29 March, Queenslanders took to the polls and we saw a massive shift to leadership in communities ...

Speech By Cynthia Lui MEMBER FOR COOK 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 (Cognate ...

Speech By Cynthia Lui MEMBER FOR COOK Record of Proceedings, 21 May 2024 POLICE POWERS AND RESPONSIBILITIES AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL; CORRECTIVE SERVICES (PROMOTING SAFETY) AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Ms LUI (Cook—ALP) (3.03 pm): I rise ...

Speech By Cynthia Lui MEMBER FOR COOK Record of Proceedings, 22 May 2024 RESIDENTIAL TENANCIES AND ROOMING ACCOMMODATION AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL; MANUFACTURED HOMES (RESIDENTIAL PARKS) AMENDMENT BILL Ms LUI (Cook—ALP) (8.14 pm): I rise to ...

Speech By Cynthia Lui MEMBER FOR COOK Record of Proceedings, 7 March 2024 HEALTH AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL (NO. 2) Ms LUI (Cook—ALP) (4.48 pm): I rise to speak on the Health and Other Legislation Amendment Bill (No. 2) 2023. In doing so, I want to ...

Speech By Cynthia Lui MEMBER FOR COOK Record of Proceedings, 19 March 2024 FORENSIC SCIENCE QUEENSLAND BILL Ms LUI (Cook—ALP) (11.41 am): I rise to speak on the Forensic Science Queensland Bill 2023. I applaud the Miles government for taking this bold step ...

Speech By Cynthia Lui MEMBER FOR COOK Record of Proceedings, 18 April 2024 MOTION OF CONDOLENCE Gilmore, MR TJG, OAM Ms LUI (Cook—ALP) (9.39 am): I rise to make my contribution to the condolence motion for the late Mr Tom Gilmore. I would like to express my ...

Speech By Cynthia Lui MEMBER FOR COOK Record of Proceedings, 14 February 2024 MOTION Miles Labor Government Ms LUI (Cook—ALP) (5.21 pm): I rise to speak against the private member’s motion that was introduced this afternoon. When it comes to health, every ...

Speech By Cynthia Lui MEMBER FOR COOK Record of Proceedings, 5 March 2024 MATTERS OF PUBLIC INTEREST Torres Strait, Marine Infrastructure Ms LUI (Cook—ALP) (2.42 pm): In 2023 the state and federal governments announced an $80 million investment—a fifty-fifty ...

Speech By Cynthia Lui MEMBER FOR COOK Record of Proceedings, 6 March 2024 CRIMINAL LAW (COERCIVE CONTROL AND AFFIRMATIVE CONSENT) AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL; CRIMINAL CODE AND OTHER LEGISLATION (DOUBLE JEOPARDY EXCEPTION AND SUBSEQUENT APPEALS) ...

Speech By Cynthia Lui MEMBER FOR COOK Record of Proceedings, 14 February 2024 TRANSPORT AND RESOURCES COMMITTEE Report, Motion to Take Note Ms LUI (Cook—ALP) (2.36 pm): I rise to speak in support of Transport and Resources Committee Report No. 33, 57th ...

Speech By Cynthia Lui MEMBER FOR COOK Record of Proceedings, 1 May 2024 MOTION Path to Treaty Ms LUI (Cook—ALP) (4.44 pm): I rise to speak on the private member’s motion moved by the member for Mirani. The member for Mirani getting up in the parliament to ...

Speech By Cynthia Lui MEMBER FOR COOK Record of Proceedings, 16 June 2021 MOTION Health System Ms LUI (Cook—ALP) (5.37 pm): I consider myself an optimist, but I must admit that I am losing all hope that one day the LNP will come into this House and back our ...

Speech By Cynthia Lui MEMBER FOR COOK Record of Proceedings, 17 June 2021 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL APPROPRIATION BILL Ms LUI (Cook—ALP) (9.00 pm): I rise to speak in support of the Appropriation (Parliament) Bill 2021. Before I do I would like to pay ...

Speech By Cynthia Lui MEMBER FOR COOK Record of Proceedings, 1 September 2021 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL APPROPRIATION BILL Consideration in Detail (Cognate Debate) Appropriation Bill Community Support and Services Committee, Report Ms LUI (Cook—ALP) ...

Speech By Cynthia Lui MEMBER FOR COOK Record of Proceedings, 2 September 2021 PRIVATE MEMBERS' STATEMENT Climate Change, Torres Strait Islands Ms LUI (Cook—ALP) (2.15 pm): Climate change is a very important issue that affects all of us. For one region in my ...

Speech By Cynthia Lui MEMBER FOR COOK Record of Proceedings, 2 September 2021 MOTION OF CONDOLENCE Pegg, Mr D Ms LUI (Cook—ALP) (4.23 pm): I would like to express my sincere condolences to Graham and Lindsey, Graham Jr, Grant, Cameron and Lachlan. I met ...

Speech By Cynthia Lui MEMBER FOR COOK Record of Proceedings, 14 September 2021 MATTERS OF PUBLIC INTEREST Cedric Davies Community Hub; Mareeba Animal Management Refuge Ms LUI (Cook—ALP) (2.43 pm): On 28 August this year Mareeba celebrated another ...

Speech By Cynthia Lui MEMBER FOR COOK Record of Proceedings, 15 September 2021 VOLUNTARY ASSISTED DYING BILL Ms LUI (Cook—ALP) (2.10 pm): I rise to speak in support of the Voluntary Assisted Dying Bill 2021. In doing so, I pay my utmost respects to those ...

Speech By Cynthia Lui MEMBER FOR COOK Record of Proceedings, 13 October 2021 HOUSING LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Ms LUI (Cook—ALP) (12.47 pm): I rise to speak on the Housing Legislation Amendment Bill 2021. In doing so I would like to acknowledge the Minister ...

Speech By Cynthia Lui MEMBER FOR COOK Record of Proceedings, 14 October 2021 PRIVATE MEMBERS' STATEMENT Coronavirus, Cook Electorate Ms LUI (Cook—ALP) (2.39 pm): It is two years on and we are still talking about COVID. In comparing where we have been and how ...

Speech By Cynthia Lui MEMBER FOR COOK Record of Proceedings, 14 October 2021 QUEENSLAND VETERANS' COUNCIL BILL Ms LUI (Cook—ALP) (5.47 pm): I rise to speak in support of the Queensland Veterans’ Council Bill 2021. This is a strong piece of legislation that ...

Speech By Cynthia Lui MEMBER FOR COOK Record of Proceedings, 27 October 2021 ADJOURNMENT Weipa Town Authority; Coronavirus, Vaccinations Ms LUI (Cook—ALP) (7.20 pm): I had the absolute pleasure of visiting Weipa recently, and while in community I took the ...

Speech By Cynthia Lui MEMBER FOR COOK Record of Proceedings, 17 November 2021 JUSTICE LEGISLATION (COVID-19 EMERGENCY RESPONSE—PERMANENCY) AMENDMENT BILL Ms LUI (Cook—ALP) (4.20 pm): I rise to speak in support of the Justice Legislation (COVID-19 Emergency ...

Speech By Cynthia Lui MEMBER FOR COOK Record of Proceedings, 18 November 2021 PRIVATE MEMBERS' STATEMENT Coronavirus Vaccination, Indigenous Communities Ms LUI (Cook—ALP) (2.40 pm): I rise to speak about the vaccination rollout in First Nations communities ...

Speech By Cynthia Lui MEMBER FOR COOK Record of Proceedings, 24 February 2021 PUBLIC HEALTH AND OTHER LEGISLATION (EXTENSION OF EXPIRING PROVISIONS) AMEMDMENT BILL Ms LUI (Cook—ALP) (6.09 pm): I rise to speak in support of the Public Health and Other ...

Speech By Cynthia Lui MEMBER FOR COOK Record of Proceedings, 24 February 2021 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) (2020-2021) BILL APPROPRIATION (2020-2021) BILL Consideration in Detail (Cognate Debate) Appropriation (2020-2021) Bill Community Support and Services ...

Speech By Cynthia Lui MEMBER FOR COOK Record of Proceedings, 9 March 2021 MATTER OF PUBLIC INTEREST Rural and Remote Queensland, Health Services Ms LUI (Cook—ALP) (2.20 pm): Remoteness is one of the many contributing factors affecting social and economic ...

Speech By Cynthia Lui MEMBER FOR COOK Record of Proceedings, 10 March 2021 WASTE REDUCTION AND RECYCLING (PLASTIC ITEMS) AMENDMENT BILL Ms LUI (Cook—ALP) (3.00 pm): I rise today to speak in support of the Waste Reduction and Recycling (Plastic Items) ...

Speech By Cynthia Lui MEMBER FOR COOK Record of Proceedings, 23 March 2021 CHILD PROTECTION AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Ms LUI (Cook—ALP) (12.33 pm): I rise to speak on the Child Protection and Other Legislation Amendment Bill. The bill was ...

Speech By Cynthia Lui MEMBER FOR COOK Record of Proceedings, 23 March 2021 MATTER OF PUBLIC INTEREST Coronavirus, Vaccine Ms LUI (Cook—ALP) (2.31 pm): I rise today to speak about the COVID-19 vaccination rollout in the Torres Strait. Before I start, I would ...

Speech By Cynthia Lui MEMBER FOR COOK Record of Proceedings, 24 March 2021 ADDRESS-IN-REPLY Ms LUI (Cook—ALP) (12.08 pm): It is an honour and privilege to stand here for a second term as the member for Cook in the 57th Parliament. I start by acknowledging ...

Speech By Cynthia Lui MEMBER FOR COOK Record of Proceedings, 25 March 2021 MOTION JobKeeper Ms LUI (Cook—ALP) (3.41 pm): Last week I had the pleasure of hosting the Premier, the tourism minister and the assistant tourism minister in my electorate when we ...

Speech By Cynthia Lui MEMBER FOR COOK Record of Proceedings, 13 May 2021 MOTION Revocation of Protected Areas Ms LUI (Cook—ALP) (4.09 pm): I rise to second the motion to revoke the dedication of 2,532 square metres of land as national park under section 32 ...

Speech By Cynthia Lui MEMBER FOR COOK Record of Proceedings, 25 May 2021 MATTER OF PUBLIC INTEREST Torres Strait Islands, Health Infrastructure Ms LUI (Cook—ALP) (2.51 pm): How wonderful it is to represent a government that is listening and delivering to ...

Speech By Cynthia Lui MEMBER FOR COOK Record of Proceedings, 26 May 2021 DEBT REDUCTION AND SAVINGS BILL Ms LUI (Cook—ALP) (4.44 pm): I rise to speak in support of the Debt Reduction and Savings Bill 2021. The bill was introduced into the Legislative ...

Speech By Cynthia Lui MEMBER FOR COOK Record of Proceedings, 14 October 2022 PRIVATE MEMBERS' STATEMENT Cape York Peninsula, Land Ms LUI (Cook—ALP) (2.47 pm): Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples have a remarkable connection to land that spans over ...

Speech By Cynthia Lui MEMBER FOR COOK Record of Proceedings, 27 October 2022 PRIVATE MEMBERS' STATEMENT Cost of Living Ms LUI (Cook—ALP) (2.33 pm): Cost-of-living pressures are putting a lot of strain on individuals, families and households right across ...

Speech By Cynthia Lui MEMBER FOR COOK Record of Proceedings, 10 November 2022 PRIVATE MEMBERS' STATEMENT Torres Strait, Metal Waste Ms LUI (Cook—ALP) (2.28 pm): In December last year I took a trip home to Yam Island in the Torres Strait to spend some time ...

Speech By Cynthia Lui MEMBER FOR COOK Record of Proceedings, 29 November 2022 MATTERS OF PUBLIC INTEREST Cook Electorate Ms LUI (Cook—ALP) (2.41 pm): Here we are at the end of yet another productive year. I take this opportunity to speak about some of our ...

Speech By Cynthia Lui MEMBER FOR COOK Record of Proceedings, 24 February 2022 PRIVATE MEMBERS' STATEMENT Heart Health Ms LUI (Cook—ALP) (2.40 pm): I recently came across a social media post by the Heart Foundation about high cholesterol. The post ...

Speech By Cynthia Lui MEMBER FOR COOK Record of Proceedings, 16 March 2022 MOTION Cairns, Youth Crime Ms LUI (Cook—ALP) (5.36 pm): Can you believe the hypocrisy from across the chamber? When the LNP were in government, they sacked over 300 police personnel. ...

Speech By Cynthia Lui MEMBER FOR COOK Record of Proceedings, 26 May 2022 PRIVATE MEMBERS' STATEMENT Domestic and Family Violence Ms LUI (Cook—ALP) (2.53 pm): May is the month for domestic and family violence prevention. May is a very significant month for ...

Speech By Cynthia Lui MEMBER FOR COOK Record of Proceedings, 22 June 2022 ADJOURNMENT Cook Electorate, Mental Health Ms LUI (Cook—ALP) (7.31 pm): Recently I had the opportunity to visit the Coen community in Cape York with the Treasurer and ministerial ...

Speech By Cynthia Lui MEMBER FOR COOK Record of Proceedings, 23 June 2022 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL APPROPRIATION BILL REVENUE LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Ms LUI (Cook—ALP) (9.36 pm): I rise to speak in support of the appropriation bills 2022. In doing ...

Speech By Cynthia Lui MEMBER FOR COOK Record of Proceedings, 16 August 2022 ADJOURNMENT Torres Strait Island Council, 85th Anniversary Ms LUI (Cook—ALP) (7.21 pm): I rise to speak about the first Torres Strait Island Council conference, which was held on 23 ...

Speech By Cynthia Lui MEMBER FOR COOK Record of Proceedings, 17 March 2022 SMALL BUSINESS COMMISSIONER BILL Ms LUI (Cook—ALP) (5.12 pm): I rise to make a contribution in support of the Small Business Commissioner Bill 2021. I acknowledge the Minister for ...

Speech By Cynthia Lui MEMBER FOR COOK Record of Proceedings, 29 March 2022 PUBLIC HEALTH AND OTHER LEGISLATION (EXTENSION OF EXPIRING PROVISIONS) AMENDMENT BILL Ms LUI (Cook—ALP) (5.21 pm): I rise to speak in support of the Public Health and Other ...

Speech By Cynthia Lui MEMBER FOR COOK Record of Proceedings, 31 March 2022 COMMUNITY SUPPORT AND SERVICES COMMITTEE Report, Motion to Take Note Ms LUI (Cook—ALP) (3.29 pm): I rise to make a contribution on the social isolation and loneliness report No. 14 of ...

Speech By Cynthia Lui MEMBER FOR COOK Record of Proceedings, 31 March 2022 ADJOURNMENT Cook Electorate, Small Business Ms LUI (Cook—ALP) (6.26 pm): I recently had the opportunity to travel to Cooktown with assistant minister Nikki Boyd and the Small Business ...

Speech By Cynthia Lui MEMBER FOR COOK Record of Proceedings, 10 May 2022 CHILD PROTECTION REFORM AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Ms LUI (Cook—ALP) (12.09 pm): I rise to speak on the Child Protection Reform and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2021. The ...

Speech By Cynthia Lui MEMBER FOR COOK Record of Proceedings, 10 May 2022 PUBLIC TRUSTEE (ADVISORY AND MONITORING BOARD) MANAGEMENT BILL Ms LUI (Cook—ALP) (6.40 pm): I rise to speak on the Public Trustee (Advisory and Monitoring Board) Amendment Bill 2021. In ...

Speech By Cynthia Lui MEMBER FOR COOK Record of Proceedings, 17 August 2022 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL APPROPRIATION BILL Consideration in Detail (Cognate Debate) Appropriation Bill Community Support and Services Committee, Report Ms LUI (Cook—ALP) ...

Speech By Cynthia Lui MEMBER FOR COOK Record of Proceedings, 29 November 2022 INTEGRITY AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL PUBLIC SECTOR BILL Ms LUI (Cook—ALP) (6.55 pm): I rise to speak on the Public Sector Bill 2022 and the Integrity and Other ...

Speech By Cynthia Lui MEMBER FOR COOK Record of Proceedings, 29 November 2022 MOTION Voice to Parliament Ms LUI (Cook—ALP) (11.45 am): I rise today as a proud Iamalaig woman from Yam Island in the Torres Strait and a proud member of the Palaszczuk Labor ...

Speech By Cynthia Lui MEMBER FOR COOK Record of Proceedings, 11 October 2022 MOTION Death of Queen Elizabeth II and Accession of King Charles III, Address of Condolence and Congratulations Ms LUI (Cook—ALP) (12.28 pm): I rise to extend my condolences to the ...

Speech By Cynthia Lui MEMBER FOR COOK Record of Proceedings, 13 October 2022 HEALTH PRACTITIONER REGULATION NATIONAL LAW AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Ms LUI (Cook—ALP) (2.08 pm): I rise to speak on the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law and ...

Speech By Cynthia Lui MEMBER FOR COOK Record of Proceedings, 13 October 2022 CASINO CONTROL AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Ms LUI (Cook—ALP) (6.49 pm): I rise to speak on the Casino Control and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2022. In doing so, I ...

Speech By Cynthia Lui MEMBER FOR COOK Record of Proceedings, 30 August 2022 MATTERS OF PUBLIC INTEREST Cook Electorate, Health Services Ms LUI (Cook—ALP) (2.41 pm): I rise today to speak about health investment in the Cook electorate. In doing so, I would ...

Speech By Cynthia Lui MEMBER FOR COOK Record of Proceedings, 29 March 2023 POLICE POWERS AND RESPONSIBILITIES (JACK'S LAW) AMENDMENT BILL; POLICE SERVICE ADMINISTRATION AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL (NO. 2) Ms LUI (Cook—ALP) (3.26 pm): Today I rise to ...

Speech By Cynthia Lui MEMBER FOR COOK Record of Proceedings, 30 March 2023 MOTION OF CONDOLENCE Gordon, Mr WJ Ms LUI (Cook—ALP) (10.26 am): I rise to make my contribution to this condolence motion. I would like to extend my condolences to the extended ...

Speech By Cynthia Lui MEMBER FOR COOK Record of Proceedings, 9 May 2023 MATTERS OF PUBLIC INTEREST Cook Electorate, Waste Management Ms LUI (Cook—ALP) (3.01 pm): I want to acknowledge the efforts of the Minister for the Environment and the Great Barrier ...

Speech By Cynthia Lui MEMBER FOR COOK Record of Proceedings, 9 May 2023 PATH TO TREATY BILL Ms LUI (Cook—ALP) (12.27 pm): Before I begin my contribution, I acknowledge my parents, Getano and Lizzie, in the gallery today. It is wonderful to have them here for ...

Speech By Cynthia Lui MEMBER FOR COOK Record of Proceedings, 12 October 2023 CRIMINAL CODE (SERIOUS VILIFICATION AND HATE CRIMES) AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Ms LUI (Cook—ALP) (4.37 pm): I rise to speak on the Criminal Code (Serious Vilification and ...

Speech By Cynthia Lui MEMBER FOR COOK Record of Proceedings, 12 October 2023 PRIVATE MEMBER'S STATEMENT Mental Health Week, Remote Communities Ms LUI (Cook—ALP) (2.21 pm): This week is Queensland Mental Health Week. This year’s theme is awareness, belonging ...

Speech By Cynthia Lui MEMBER FOR COOK Record of Proceedings, 24 October 2023 MATTERS OF PUBLIC INTEREST Freight Retail Discount Scheme Ms LUI (Cook—ALP) (2.32 pm): During the community cabinet held in the Torres Strait in September 2022 the government was ...

Speech By Cynthia Lui MEMBER FOR COOK Record of Proceedings, 26 October 2023 TOW TRUCK BILL Ms LUI (Cook—ALP) (12.23 pm): I rise to speak to the Tow Truck Bill 2023. The Tow Truck Bill was introduced into the Legislative Assembly by the Hon. Mark Bailey, the ...

Speech By Cynthia Lui MEMBER FOR COOK Record of Proceedings, 23 August 2023 CHILD PROTECTION (OFFENDER REPORTING AND OFFENDER PROHIBITION ORDER) AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Ms LUI (Cook—ALP) (4.45 pm): I rise to speak in support of the Child ...

Speech By Cynthia Lui MEMBER FOR COOK Record of Proceedings, 24 August 2023 PRIVATE MEMBER'S STATEMENT Cook Electorate, Representation Ms LUI (Cook—ALP) (2.21 pm): It is an honour and a privilege to represent the Cook electorate in this parliament, a ...

Speech By Cynthia Lui MEMBER FOR COOK Record of Proceedings, 12 September 2023 HEALTH PRACTITIONER REGULATION NATIONAL LAW (SURGEONS) AMENDMENT BILL Ms LUI (Cook—ALP) (3.28 pm): I rise to speak in support of the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law ...

Speech By Cynthia Lui MEMBER FOR COOK Record of Proceedings, 12 September 2023 MATTERS OF PUBLIC INTEREST PCYC Queensland Ms LUI (Cook—ALP) (2.46 pm): The Palaszczuk government recently announced a $56 million funding investment to support PCYC Queensland ...

Speech By Cynthia Lui MEMBER FOR COOK Record of Proceedings, 15 November 2023 LOCAL GOVERNMENT (COUNCILLOR CONDUCT) AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Ms LUI (Cook—ALP) (2.47 pm): I rise to speak on the Local Government (Councillor Conduct) and Other ...

Speech By Cynthia Lui MEMBER FOR COOK Record of Proceedings, 16 November 2023 PRIVATE MEMBER'S STATEMENT Daintree Rainforest Ms LUI (Cook—ALP) (3.01 pm): They say being in nature is good for mental health and wellbeing. I recently had the pleasure of ...

Speech By Cynthia Lui MEMBER FOR COOK Record of Proceedings, 28 November 2023 FISHERIES LEGISLATION (SPANISH MACKEREL AND BAR ROCKCOD) AMENDMENT DECLARATION Disallowance of Statutory Instrument Ms LUI (Cook—ALP) (6.04 pm): I rise to speak against this ...

Speech By Cynthia Lui MEMBER FOR COOK Record of Proceedings, 28 November 2023 INFORMATION PRIVACY AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL; PUBLIC RECORDS BILL Ms LUI (Cook—ALP) (4.51 pm): I rise today to speak on the inquiry into the Information Privacy and ...

Speech By Cynthia Lui MEMBER FOR COOK Record of Proceedings, 25 May 2023 TOBACCO AND OTHER SMOKING PRODUCTS AMENDMENT BILL Ms LUI (Cook—ALP) (5.22 pm): I rise today to speak in support the Tobacco and Other Smoking Product Amendments Bill 2023. In doing so, ...

Speech By Cynthia Lui MEMBER FOR COOK Record of Proceedings, 25 May 2023 PRIVATE MEMBER'S STATEMENT Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Month Ms LUI (Cook—ALP) (2.03 pm): May marks Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Month in Queensland, an annual ...

Speech By Cynthia Lui MEMBER FOR COOK Record of Proceedings, 15 June 2023 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILL; REVENUE LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Ms LUI (Cook—ALP) (5.07 pm): I rise to speak in support of the Appropriation Bill 2023. I ...

Speech By Cynthia Lui MEMBER FOR COOK Record of Proceedings, 23 August 2023 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL APPROPRIATION BILL Consideration in Detail (Cognate Debate) Appropriation Bill Community Support and Services Committee, Report Ms LUI (Cook—ALP) ...

Speech By Cynthia Lui MEMBER FOR COOK Record of Proceedings, 11 June 2024 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION (POWERS AND PENALTIES) AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Ms LUI (Cook—ALP) (12.26 pm): I rise to speak on the Environmental Protection (Powers and ...

Speech By Cynthia Lui MEMBER FOR COOK Record of Proceedings, 12 June 2024 MOTION Far North Queensland, Infrastructure Ms LUI (Cook—ALP) (5.15 pm): I rise to support the amendment to the motion. Only the Miles Labor government is backing in Far North ...

Speech By Cynthia Lui MEMBER FOR COOK 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 Ms LUI (Cook—ALP) ...

Speech By Cynthia Lui MEMBER FOR COOK Record of Proceedings, 21 August 2024 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL APPROPRIATION BILL Consideration in Detail (Cognate Debate) Appropriation Bill Community Support and Services Committee, Report Ms LUI (Cook—ALP) ...

Speech By Cynthia Lui MEMBER FOR COOK Record of Proceedings, 22 August 2024 MOTION OF CONDOLENCE Wood, Mr B, AM Ms LUI (Cook—ALP) (9.47 am): I rise to make a short contribution to the condolence motion for Mr Bill Wood AM. I did not have the privilege of ...

Speech By Cynthia Lui MEMBER FOR COOK Record of Proceedings, 22 August 2024 PRIVATE MEMBER'S STATEMENT Cape York and Torres Strait, Health Care Ms LUI (Cook—ALP) (2.16 pm): I rise to speak on some of the good things our Miles Labor government is doing to ...

Speech By Cynthia Lui MEMBER FOR COOK Record of Proceedings, 10 September 2024 ASSISTED REPRODUCTIVE TECHNOLOGY BILL Ms LUI (Cook—ALP) (12.35 pm): I rise to speak on the Assisted Reproductive Technology Bill 2024. I would like to acknowledge the work of the ...

Speech By Cynthia Lui MEMBER FOR COOK Record of Proceedings, 10 September 2024 RESPECT AT WORK AND OTHER MATTERS AMENDMENT BILL; CRIMINAL JUSTICE LEGISLATION (SEXUAL VIOLENCE AND OTHER MATTERS) AMENDMENT BILL Ms LUI (Cook—ALP) (7.34 pm): I rise to speak on ...

Speech By Cynthia Lui MEMBER FOR COOK Record of Proceedings, 11 September 2024 CHILD SAFE ORGANISATIONS BILL; WORKING WITH CHILDREN (RISK MANAGEMENT AND SCREENING) AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Ms LUI (Cook—ALP) (12.50 pm): I rise to speak in the ...

Speech By Cynthia Lui MEMBER FOR COOK Record of Proceedings, 11 September 2024 TOBACCO AND OTHER SMOKING PRODUCTS (VAPING) AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Ms LUI (Cook—ALP) (7.11 pm): I rise to speak on the Tobacco and Other Smoking Products (Vaping) ...