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Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 2 March 2000RETRACTABLE NEEDLESMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (10.03 a.m.): Babies being born with hepatitis C aredoomed to a life of disease and stigma, and it is happening here in Queensland. Up to ...

Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 2 March 2000DRUG REHABILITATION [COURT DIVERSION] BILLMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (3.47 p.m.): I rise to support the Drug Rehabilitation(Court Diversion) Bill, a concept first mooted by the ...

Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 15 March 2000LIFE EDUCATION CENTRESMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (6.20 p.m.): The fight against the destructive andgrowing drug culture in our community is undermined by the Beattie Labor ...

Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 16 March 2000TRANSPORT LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (5.49 p.m.): I rise to speak on the Transport LegislationAmendment Bill and to take the opportunity to address a number ...

Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 16 March & 11 April 2000TRANSPORT LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (5.49 p.m.): I rise to speak on the Transport LegislationAmendment Bill and to take the opportunity to ...

Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 13 April 2000MENTAL HEALTH BILLMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (5.35 p.m.): One of the most significant health issuesfacing modern society aside from alcohol and drug abuse is in fact the nation's ...

Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 13 April & 17 May 2000MENTAL HEALTH BILLMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (5.35 p.m.): One of the most significant health issuesfacing modern society aside from alcohol and drug abuse is in fact the ...

Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 19 July 2000DRUGS MISUSE AMENDMENT BILLMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (3.20 p.m.): I wish to speak briefly to this Bill and, indoing so, address the issue of the misuse of Rohypnol and the amendment ...

Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 20 July 2000BUDGET 2000Miss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (10.03 p.m.): In reviewing the Beattie LaborGovernment's Budget, it is important to focus not just on what the Government says it will do in the ...

Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 23 August 2000APPROPRIATION BILL, ESTIMATES COMMITTEE DMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (4.07 p.m.): The critical analysis of the Health budgetmust increasingly focus on the actuals rather than ...

Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 24 August 2000GENETIC ENGINEERING; RADIATION THERAPY SERVICES, SUNSHINE COASTMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (6.59 p.m.): I take this opportunity to table a non-conforming petition that has been ...

Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 6 September 2000HOSPITAL RESOURCESMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (10.26 a.m.): The human trauma of another majorsterilisation failure of surgical equipment with 81 patients called back for blood ...

Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 6 September 2000HOSPITAL WAITING LISTSMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (6.02 p.m.): I move—"That this House condemns the Beattie Labor Government for allowing hospital waitinglists to grow, for cutting ...

Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 7 September 2000MACKAY; SUGAR INDUSTRYMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (6.22 p.m.): There is a growing concern in the publichealth service, particularly in the Mackay and district area, about the ...

Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 17 October 2000MS G. WALLACE; TOOWOOMBA HOSPITAL, INDUSTRIAL RELATIONSMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (10.24 a.m.): After a disastrous industrial relations trackrecord that saw widespread strike action ...

Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 30 May 2000HEALTH SERVICES, SUNSHINE COASTMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (7.21 p.m.): Today I tabled a petition from a further 500signatories supporting improved cancer services on the Sunshine Coast. ...

Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 31 May 2000NEEDLE EXCHANGE PROGRAMSMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (6.48 p.m.): The Queensland National/Liberal coalition iscalling on the State Government to follow the lead of the New South Wales ...

Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 1 June 2000HOSPITAL FUNDING Miss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (7.12 p.m.): A virtually untouched $120mCommonwealth grant to cut adverse effects in Queensland hospitals should have been apportioned tothe ...

Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 21 June 2000PUBLIC HOSPITALS, ENTERPRISE BARGAININGMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (10.28 a.m.): The Beattie Government's priorities areabout paying for bigger executive salaries with generous bonuses ...

Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 22 June 2000HOSPITAL WASTEMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (10.16 a.m.): I am seeking answers from the HealthMinister about a serious and disgusting situation in the Fraser Coast area caused by ...

Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 22 June 2000DRUG INJECTING ROOMSMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (6 p.m.): I move—"That this House opposes the introduction of injecting rooms for administering illicit drugsin Queensland." The scourge ...

Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 2 March 2000RETRACTABLE NEEDLESMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (6.04 p.m.): I move—"That, given the growing community concern about needle-stick injury from needlesdiscarded by IV drug users in public ...

Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 18 July 2000PUBLIC HOSPITAL SYSTEMMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (12.07 p.m.): Premier Peter Beattie has let the peopledown by his appalling mismanagement of the hospital system and his failure to put ...

Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 14 May 2002HEALTH DEPARTMENT Miss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (10.28 a.m.): Public hospitals under this minister areexperiencing up to 100 per cent bed occupancy, blow-outs in wait times in accident and ...

Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 14 May 2002MEDICAL INDEMNITY INSURANCEMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (12.19 p.m.): Today we saw an example of just how outof touch Health Minister Wendy Edmond is in regard to the extent of the ...

Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 19 June 2002PERSONAL INJURIES PROCEEDINGS BILLMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (4.01 p.m.): After listening to some governmentbackbenchers, it is clear why it has taken so long for this bill to reach ...

Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 19 June 2002NEEDLE AND SYRINGE AVAILABILITY PROGRAMMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (6.10 p.m.): I am happy to support the motion movedby the member for Gladstone and to acknowledge her work in this ...

Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 21 June 2002BUDGET SPEECH 2002Miss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (10.30 a.m.): I rise to speak in the budget debate. I willfirstly address the total inadequacy of the state budget in regard to health ...

Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 30 July 2002DENTAL SERVICES; SEXUAL ASSAULT SERVICESMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (7.19 p.m.): I rise to speak on several issues. First, Inote the meltdown in the public health system which has been ...

Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 19 February 2002PERFORMANCE OF MINISTER FOR HEALTHMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (12.09 p.m.): The Premier is failing in his leadership toact against Health Minister Wendy Edmond, whose mismanagement ...

Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 21 February 2002EDUCATION [QUEENSLAND STUDIES AUTHORITY] BILLMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (11.42 a.m.): I want to take this opportunity to put onthe record my support for my local schools. In my ...

Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 21 February 2002SUBCONTRACTORS' CHARGES AMENDMENT BILLMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (4.31 p.m.): The amount of capital being lost fromcommunities such as the Sunshine Coast through building company ...

Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 21 February 2002DOMESTIC VIOLENCE TELEPHONE SERVICEMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (7.10 p.m.): Domestic violence victims have been left inthe lurch by a government bungle to defund an existing service ...

Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 6 March 2002MENTAL HEALTH OFFENDERSMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (12.02 p.m.): I note the minister's apology formisleading the parliament about the availability of the Mullens review on the Internet. ...

Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 17 April 2002HEALTH FUNDINGMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (11.18 p.m.): Premier Beattie can more than double hisdepartment staffing levels, but critical areas requiring doctors, nurses and other ...

Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 8 May 2002TRANSPORT LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (3.34 p.m.): The Transport Legislation Amendment Billcontains some very good provisions. One that I wish to comment on is ...

Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 31 July 2002APPROPRIATION BILLS—ESTIMATES BMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (3.46 p.m.): I rise to speak to the budget estimatesprocess and particularly to make some comments with regard to the Police ...

Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 31 July 2002APPROPRIATION BILLS—ESTIMATES CMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (4.45 p.m.): I rise to speak to the estimates committeereport, particularly in relation to industrial relations. Recently ...

Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 31 July 2002APPROPRIATION BILLS—ESTIMATES DMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (5.01 p.m.): I rise to speak on the report of EstimatesCommittee D, particularly in relation to Health. Yet again, when ...

Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 31 July 2002TRANSPORT (COMPULSORY BAC TESTING) AMENDMENT BILLMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (8.36 p.m.): I rise in support of the Transport (Compulsory BACTesting) Amendment Bill, introduced by the ...

Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 1 August 2002APPROPRIATION BILLS [ESTIMATES COMMITTEE E]Miss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (12.28 p.m.): I rise with pleasure to speak on the aspectof this estimates committee relating to the environment. ...

Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 1 August 2002APPROPRIATION BILLS [ESTIMATES COMMITTEE F]Miss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (2.58 p.m.): I take pleasure in joining in this debate inregard to Estimates Committee F and particularly with ...

Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 31 October 2002DRUG DIVERSION AMENDMENT BILLMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (2.49 p.m.): I wish to give an overview of the existingsituation in Queensland, in particular with respect to detoxification ...

Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 6 November 2002MEDICAL INDEMNITY INSURANCEMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (10.26 a.m.): If Health Minister Wendy Edmond movedany slower when faced with a health crisis, rigor mortis would set in. ...

Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 7 November 2002LIQUID FUEL SUPPLY AMENDMENT BILLMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (9.20 p.m.): In supporting this bill, I find it mostdisturbing that a number of Labor members seem to believe that market ...

Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 1 August 2002APPROPRIATION BILLS [ESTIMATES COMMITTEE G]Miss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (4.04 p.m.): I rise to speak to the report of EstimatesCommittee G and to comment in particular on the Tourism ...

Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 1 August 2002PARLIAMENT HOUSE SECURITY; PUBLIC SERVICE VERSMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (7.04 p.m.): I wanted to speak tonight about thepotential impact of 2,000 jobs being lost from the Public ...

Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 7 August 2002POLICE POWERS AND RESPONSIBILITIES AND ANOTHER ACT AMENDMENT BILLMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (4.43 p.m.): I welcome the Police Powers andResponsibilities and Another Act Amendment ...

Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 7 August 2002CIVIL FORFEITURE OF THE PROCEEDS OF CRIME BILLMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (8.54 p.m.): I rise to support the Civil Forfeiture of theProceeds of Crime Bill. The objective of this bill ...

Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 4 December 2002TERRORISM [COMMONWEALTH POWERS] BILLMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (10.01 p.m.): I rise to support this legislation and tothank the state government for working with the Commonwealth ...

Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 4 December 2002TRAFFIC AND PARKING PROBLEMS, MOOLOOLABAMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (11.08 p.m.): I rise to speak about an issue in myelectorate, in particular wonderful Mooloolaba. I know that a ...

Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 28 November 2002DISCRIMINATION LAW AMENDMENT BILLMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (5.24 p.m.): Hastily made laws are seldom good laws.The state Beattie government has failed to explain why it had to ...

Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 7 November 2002SUNSHINE COAST STATISTICAL DIVISIONMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (12.08 a.m.): It is long overdue for the Sunshine Coastand the Gold Coast to be recognised with their own statistical ...

Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 8 November 2002PUBLIC LIABILITY INSURANCEMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (4.36 p.m.): I rise to speak in regard to the public liabilityissues that are still a serious matter within the community. I ...

Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 27 November 2002VOLUNTARY ASSUMPTION OF RISK BILLMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (8.40 p.m.): I rise to support the Voluntary Assumptionof Risk Bill 2002, which has been brought forward by my colleague ...

Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 27 November 2002SUNSHINE COAST SUGAR INDUSTRY; SUNSHINE COAST ROADSMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (1.34 a.m.): I rise to speak on a number of issues andprimarily to table a non-conforming petition. ...

Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 8 March 2002DOMESTIC VIOLENCE LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (11.15 a.m.): On International Women's Day, thisparliament is asking us to pass legislation which could severely ...

Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 17 April 2002CORPORATE ASSISTANCE GRANTSMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (6.33 p.m.): I support the opposition's motion that thisHouse condemns the government's policy of hiding behind ...

Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 20 August 2002MEDICAL INDEMNITY INSURANCEMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (12.21 p.m.): I refer to the ongoing crisis in theQueensland health system, particularly with regard to the unresolved medical ...

Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 9 April 2002SUNSHINE COAST YOUTH CRIMEMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (7.26 p.m.): The Beattie government's failure to targetyouth crime issues on the Sunshine Coast is astoundingly bad policy. This ...

Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 5 September 2002COMMUNITY SERVICES LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLINDIGENOUS COMMUNITIES LIQUOR LICENCES BILLMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (4.42 p.m.): It is with pleasure that I rise to support ...

Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 5 September 2002HEALTH FUNDINGMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (7.20 p.m.): The Health Minister, Wendy Edmond, hasignored the cries of another widow whose late husband was let down by an overstressed ...

Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 17 September 2002HEALTH CRISISMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (12.01 p.m.): Welcome, Health Minister WendyEdmond—the best Health Minister Queensland has seen in 50 years, according to Premier ...

Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 17 September 2002INTEGRATED PLANNING AMENDMENT BILLMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (3.30 p.m.): I rise to speak against the IntegratedPlanning Amendment Bill. For Gold Coast members, I think the issue ...

Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 23 October 2002ROADWORKS, MAROOCHYDOREMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (7.24 p.m.): I rise to speak on some significant issuesconcerning my electorate of Maroochydore. It is a fast growing area. I know ...

Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 29 October 2002STAFFING, HEALTH SERVICESMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (12.20 p.m.): I was intrigued to hear of Health MinisterWendy Edmond's offer of a free flight home for expat doctors, dentists, ...

Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 20 August 2002FISHERIES AMENDMENT REGULATION (No. 2) 2002Disallowance of Statutory InstrumentMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (5.04 p.m.): I second the motion. I have to say that I amvery disappointed ...

Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 21 August 2002PERSONAL INJURIES PROCEEDINGS AMENDMENT BILLMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (3.24 p.m.): I rise to support the Personal InjuriesProceedings Amendment Bill. We do not lightly consider ...

Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 21 August 2002PUBLIC SECTOR, ENTERPRISE BARGAININGMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (6.35 p.m.): It is amazing that we have heard thegovernment claim that there is no crisis in the way that it has ...

Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 22 August 2002AMPUTEE CLINIC, GOLD COASTMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (10.25 a.m.): I support the Gold Coast AmputeesAdvisory Association in its call for the Health Minister to establish a locally ...

Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 22 August 2002PROSTITUTION ACTMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (7.07 p.m.): I wish to raise a blatant breach of theProstitution Act 1999 and to flag in this parliament that I will be writing to the ...

Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 3 September 2002QUEENSLAND HEALTHMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (12.02 p.m.): On 22 August 2002 the Townsville Bulletinpublished a cartoon which sums up the health crisis and which galvanises Wendy ...

Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 3 September 2002DRUG REHABILITATION [NORTH QUEENSLAND COURT DIVERSION INITIATIVE] AMENDMENT BILLMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (6.10 p.m.): It is with pleasure that I rise to speak on ...

Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 31 October 2001FREEDOM OF INFORMATION AMENDMENT BILLMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (5.09 p.m.): In rising to speak against this bill, I indicatethat I think we just heard the real reason behind why ...

Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 8 November 2001PROSTITUTION AMENDMENT BILLMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (10.15 p.m.): It is no surprise that the Beattiegovernment has supported setting up a legalised brothel industry in Queensland. ...

Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 8 November 2001PARLIAMENTARY SITTING HOURSMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (1.24 a.m.): In rising to speak in this adjournmentdebate, I think that the topic is relevant and it concerns the late sittings ...

Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 9 November 2001HEALTH LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (12.18 p.m.): There are more than 24 acts to beamended by the Health Legislation Amendment Bill, which runs to over 180 ...

Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 22 June 2001BUDGET DEBATE 2001Miss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (11.16 a.m.): In rising to speak in the limited time of thisbudget debate, I will endeavour to cover some of the major areas concerning the ...

Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 1 August 2001APPROPRIATION BILLS—ESTIMATES COMMITTEE AMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (2.36 p.m.): It is with pleasure that I rise to speak in thecommittee stage and acknowledge once again, through Mr ...

Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 1 August 2001APPROPRIATION BILLS—ESTIMATES COMMITTEE BMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (4.31 p.m.): In speaking to this estimates committeereport, I want to touch on some of the issues of tourism. We ...

Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 2 August 2001APPROPRIATION BILLS [ESTIMATES COMMITTEE E]Miss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (12.37 p.m.): I would also like to thank the chairman ofour committee, Jim Pearce, the member for Fitzroy, and ...

Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 2 August 2001APPROPRIATION BILLS [ESTIMATES COMMITTEE F]Miss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (3.36 p.m.): Today I will address issues relating totraining and industrial relations, particularly the ...

Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 2 August 2001FIRE LEVY; MAROOCHY RIVERMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (5.12 p.m.): There has been more than a doubling inthe fire levy in parts of the Sunshine Coast. This has happened without ...

Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 31 May 2001LIQUOR AMENDMENT BILLMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (12.47 p.m.): In speaking to the Liquor Amendment Bill2001, I will say at the outset that the opposition will be supporting this bill. ...

Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 31 May 2001WINE INDUSTRY AMENDMENT BILLMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (4.38 p.m.): The coalition will be supporting the WineIndustry Amendment Bill. This legislation is important for a number of ...

Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 19 June 2001MENTAL HEALTH ACTMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (10.25 a.m.): This government is treating the victims ofserious crimes committed by the mentally ill as second-class citizens. The new ...

Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 20 June 2001MARYBOROUGH BASE HOSPITAL; ST STEPHEN'S PRIVATE HOSPITALMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (10.20 a.m.): Today I tabled a petition with 3,500signatures calling on the Beattie government to ...

Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 20 June 2001STATE DEVELOPMENT AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (12.14 p.m.): In speaking to the State Development andOther Legislation Amendment Bill I will draw ...

Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 20 June 2001PROSTITUTION AMENDMENT BILLMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (9.59 p.m.): I have been listening to a fairytale,according to the viewpoints of members opposite. Suddenly one would think that ...

Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 28 November 2001APPROPRIATION BILL [No. 2]; APPROPRIATION [PARLIAMENT] BILL [No. 2]Miss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (3.52 p.m.): In rising to speak in the debate on theappropriation bills I will address ...

Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 28 November 2001AGED CAREMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (10.09 p.m.): With the ageing of our population, we facethe challenge of how we will care for the frail and vulnerable in our community, not ...

Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 4 December 2001ROYAL BRISBANE HOSPITAL, BONE MARROW TRANSPLANT UNITMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (10.20 a.m.): The opposition recently tabled a petitionsigned by more than 2,000 Gold Coast residents ...

Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 6 December 2001ROYAL BRISBANE HOSPITAL, BONE MARROW TRANSPLANT UNITMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (10.18 a.m.): Who would be a whistleblower inQueensland Health when the minister is willing to side ...

Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 11 December 2001CLONING OF HUMANS LEGISLATIONMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (10.26 a.m.): I believe we all support good ethicalmedical research and are keen to see science used for the benefit of ...

Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 7 August 2001ADULT ENTERTAINMENT LICENCESMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (6.57 p.m.): I rise to add my voice of concern to those inthe community of Maroochydore with regard to the possible opening of a ...

Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 11 September 2001PUBLIC TRANSPORT, SUNSHINE COASTMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (Nanango—Ind) (7.01 p.m.): I wish to speak in regard tothe public transport needs of the Sunshine Coast and the need for ...

Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 13 September 2001HOSPITAL WAITING LISTS; MRS A. ROBSONMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (10.25 a.m.): Queenslanders are being told that theycan wait up to six years for operations at the state's largest ...

Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 13 September 2001CHOGMMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (7.18 p.m.): I call on possible protesters to the CHOGMgathering to respect the peace-loving atmosphere of the Sunshine Coast and Queensland. ...

Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 16 October 2001MOUNT ISA HOSPITALMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (7.04 p.m.): I rise to speak on the crisis in staffing atMount Isa Hospital. Recently when I raised this issue publicly, the ...

Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 17 October 2001MENINGOCOCCAL DISEASE; LOGAN HOSPITALMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (10.27 a.m.): There have been more tragic deaths frommeningococcal disease. One of the latest was a 10-month-old baby ...

Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 27 November 2001Mental Health SystemMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (12.00 p.m.): The opposition shares the concern of theHealth Minister at the unconfirmed reports of a plane crash that has apparently ...

Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 27 November 2001COOLUM POLICE STATIONMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (12.50 a.m.): Coolum and the greater Coolum areaneed a new police station. The existing one is stuck in an out-of-the-way area and ...

Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 28 November 2001IRRADIATION PLANTMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (10.18 a.m.): An irradiation plant proposed for theNarangba industrial estate by Steritech is causing a great deal of public concern. I ...

Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 12 December 2001CENSURE OF MINISTER FOR HEALTHMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (6.10 p.m.): I rise to second the motion. We are callingon the Minister for Health to resign over the disgraceful state of ...

Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 11 December 2001LOGAN HOSPITAL, INTENSIVE CARE UNITMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (12.01 p.m.): The closure of the ICU at Logan Hospitalis a blow to the community and the level of services the ...

Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 21 June 2001HOSPITAL WAITING LISTSMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (12.27 a.m.): I rise to speak about the continuingproblems caused by the lack of ophthalmology services on the Sunshine Coast. This ...

Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 3 April 2001PRIVATE HEALTH FACILITIES ACTMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (10.27 a.m.): Cardiologists are warning of increased riskof death and heart attacks following the state Labor Health Minister's ...

Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 3 April 2001SPECIALIST HEALTH SERVICES Miss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (12.22 p.m.): While the Health Minister, WendyEdmond, engages in a brawl with specialists and doctors, it comes at a high cost for ...

Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 4 April 2001ADDRESS IN REPLYMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (12.42 p.m.): I pledge my support for the Crown andrespect for the Crown's representative, the Governor. I would also like to congratulate ...

Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 4 April 2001DRUG STRATEGYMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (6.36 p.m.): I acknowledge that, across this parliament,we have bipartisan support for a crackdown on illicit drugs. I believe that there is a ...

Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 3 May 2001TOBACCO AND OTHER SMOKING PRODUCTS (PREVENTION OF SUPPLY TO CHILDREN)AMENDMENT BILLMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (4.54 p.m.): I rise to support this legislation, which isdebated the day ...

Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 15 May 2001FISHERIES AMENDMENT BILLMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (8.11 p.m.): There has been a pattern of contemptdeveloping in this parliament. It concerns me that tonight we have seen seven or ...

Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 29 May 2001DRUG COURTSMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (11.57 a.m.): Not one life will be saved by the Laborgovernment's spending of millions of dollars on Beattie's footbridge, yet the death rate in ...

Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 1 May 2001RETRACTABLE NEEDLESMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (10.24 a.m.): How many more Queenslanders have tosuffer the terror of unnecessary needle-stick injuries and potentially deadly infections ...

Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 1 May 2001CHIROPRACTORS REGISTRATION BILLDENTAL PRACTITIONERS REGISTRATION BILLDENTAL TECHNICIANS AND DENTAL PROSTHETISTS REGISTRATION BILLHEALTH PRACTITIONERS LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMEDICAL ...

Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 2 May 2001NAMBOUR HOSPITALMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (7.19 p.m.): I rise to talk about an issue of great concernto the Sunshine Coast and certainly to members of my electorate, and that is this ...

Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 20 March 2001ELECTION OF SPEAKERMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (11.10 a.m.): I rise to support the nomination ofElizabeth Cunningham, member for Gladstone, for Speaker. This is a woman whom I have ...

Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 30 May 2001ANTI-DISCRIMINATION AMENDMENT BILLMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (4.30 p.m.): Will those of us who oppose this billbecause of our concerns about its poor and vague drafting, and thus its ...

Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 5 April 2001DETOXIFICATION PROGRAMS, SUNSHINE COASTMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (6.51 p.m.): I wish to talk once again on the veryimportant issue of drug and alcohol abuse in our community, ...

Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 5 April 2001GYMPIE HOSPITALMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (10.16 a.m.): While the Health Minister arrogantlycontinues to insult and attack the medical fraternity, saying that all the problems are one ...

Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 13 December 2001PEST MANAGEMENT BILLMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (12.27 p.m.): I rise to speak to the Pest ManagementBill. I have some questions regarding this legislation, but overall it is not ...

Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 30 July 1998MOTION OF CONFIDENCEMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (9 p.m.): As the youngest woman ever to have won aseat in the Queensland Parliament, I am honoured by the opportunity to serve as the ...

Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 6 August 1998HOSPITAL WAITING LISTSMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (10.21 a.m.): I am rising in this place to table adocument, and I find it rather curious that the new Health Minister is silent on the ...

Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 26 August 1998SCHOOL-BASED MANAGEMENTMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (6.25 p.m.): It defies belief that the Labor Minister forEducation would claim that there is no money to keep faith with Queensland ...

Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 27 August 1998WORKPLACE RELATIONS AMENDMENT BILLMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (5.44 p.m.): I have been listening to Labor membersopposite and their repetitive, tedious misrepresentation. They seek to ...

Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 15 September 1998MARYBOROUGH BASE HOSPITALMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (10.23 a.m.): Health Minister Wendy Edmond is clearlyout of her depth in the Health portfolio and the public hospitals of this ...

Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 18 November 1998PRIVILEGEComments by Member for NicklinMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (10.25 a.m.): I rise on a matter of privilege suddenlyarising. This concerns the misrepresentations of the member ...

Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 18 November 1998MINISTER FOR EDUCATIONMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (6.49 p.m.): It is with great pleasure that I rise tonight tosupport the coalition's motion moved by the shadow Minister, because ...

Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 18 November 1998UNIVERSITY OF THE SUNSHINE COAST BILLMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (10.44 p.m.): It is with great pleasure that I rise tosupport this Bill as it marks another historic milestone for ...

Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 19 November 1998HOSPITAL WAITING LISTSMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (8.51 p.m.): The Beattie Labor Government inheritedthe best public hospital system in Australia and, in just five months, Health ...

Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 12 November 1998HEALTH AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (4.38 p.m.): The Opposition will be supporting some ofthe important public health issues dealt with in this ...

Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 12 November 1998QUEENSLAND HEALTHMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (6 p.m.): I move—"That this House notes with alarm the health crisis overtaking Queensland's public healthsystem, including—mass meeting ...

Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 18 November 1998PRIVILEGEComments by Member for NicklinMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (10.18 a.m.): I rise on a matter of privilege suddenlyarising.Mr SPEAKER: Order! The member cannot rise on a ...

Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 16 September 1998CENSURE OF MINISTER FOR HEALTHMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (6 p.m.): I move—"That this House censures the Minister for Health for breaking an election promise toretain all existing ...

Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 18 September 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILLAPPROPRIATION BILLMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (3.13 p.m.): One of the surprising things about thisLabor Budget is that, despite all the hoopla, it ...

Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 21 September 1998MARYBOROUGH HOSPITALMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (10.20 a.m.): Maryborough people spoke loudly andclearly last month about the Labor Party's broken promises in relation to their ...

Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 22 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee EReportMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (2.40 p.m.): I am very disappointed with the ...

Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 12 November 1998HEALTH PRACTITIONERS (SPECIAL EVENTS EXEMPTION) BILLMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (4.27 p.m.): The Opposition will be supporting thisHealth Practitioners (Special Events Exemption) ...

Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 16 September 1998MEMBER FOR NICKLINMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (10.10 a.m.): I register my disappointment at somestatements made by the member for Nicklin, Peter Wellington, in his defence of the ...

Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 27 April 1999RADIATION SAFETY BILLMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (4.15 p.m.): The Opposition will be supporting inprinciple this piece of legislation, although there are several issues about which I ...

Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 28 April 1999PERFORMANCE OF MINISTERSMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (5.55 p.m.): I move—"That this House condemns the Beattie Government for the disastrous performance ofMinisters, particularly ...

Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 26 May 1999NORTH QUEENSLAND MEDICAL SCHOOLMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (10.24 a.m.): Bloody-minded bureaucracy isjeopardising the first intake of students into the North Queensland Medical School ...

Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 27 May 1999GENETICALLY MODIFIED FOODMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (6.59 p.m.): The safety of the food chain is one of thehottest topics politicians will face in the new millennium. However, the fact ...

Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 8 June 1999STATE DEVELOPMENT AND PUBLIC WORKS ORGANISATION AMENDMENT BILLMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (10.35 p.m.): This is a property confiscation Bill. It hasbeen mentioned earlier in the debate ...

Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 3 March 1999MINISTER FOR HEALTHMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (10 15 a.m.): Health Minister Wendy Edmond isdangerously out of touch with and out of control of her portfolio. Her recent blunder in ...

Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 2 & 3 March 1999ADDRESS IN REPLYMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (5.54 p.m.): As a constitutional monarchist with ahealthy distrust of Labor lawyers who want to take away the checks and balances in our ...

Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 24 March 1999MOUNT LOFTY NURSING HOMEMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (10.19 a.m.): The Labor Government's moves to evict14 frail aged nursing home patients from their long-time home in Toowoomba smack ...

Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 13 April 1999BUS TRANSPORT, SUNSHINE COASTMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (7.15 p.m.): I strongly believe that the Sunshine Coastdeserves a world-class public transport system, one that moves the most ...

Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 14 April 1999TRANSPLANTATION AND ANATOMY AMENDMENT BILLMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (9.21 p.m.): I move—"That all words after 'Bill' be omitted and the following be inserted—'be referred to the ...

Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 15 April 1999WORKCOVER QUEENSLAND AMENDMENT BILLMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (10.12 p.m.): It has been very apparent during debateon this Bill that members of the Labor Party are not interested in ...

Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 9 June 1999TOWNSVILLE AND TOOWOOMBA GENERAL HOSPITALSMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (11 p.m.): I am hearing disturbing reports about the lackof intensive care beds and stretched services at the ...

Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 10 June 1999INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS BILLMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (9.20 p.m.): Boy, that was a short speech by the formermember for Nicklin! It was a little bit like the speech that he gave in ...

Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 20 July 1999MENTAL HEALTHMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (12.10 p.m.): This State is facing another loominghealth crisis. This time, the looming calamity is in the mental health arena where precious ...

Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 21 July 1999MAROOCHY RIVER BRIDGE Miss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (11.10 p.m.): The Maroochy River bridge at Bli Bli on theDavid Low Way is a deathtrap that must be upgraded. In May 1998, 20-year-old ...

Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 22 July 1999AUSTRALIA ACTS (REQUEST) BILL Miss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (11.43 a.m.): I passionately believe in an independentAustralia, not tied to the shirt tails of foreign judges, foreign ...

Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 22 July 1999SOUTH BURNETT HEALTH SERVICESMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (7.12 p.m.): The future of health services in the SouthBurnett region is still under threat. It was all steam ahead to implement ...

Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 24 August 1999QUEENSLAND HEALTHMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (10.03 a.m.): This is an arrogant Labor Government. Itbelieves that it can spin doctor its way out of its secret plans to privatise ...

Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 10 November 1999ELECTIVE SURGERY WAITING LISTSMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (5.59 p.m.): I move—"That this Parliament condemns the Minister for Health for her callous manipulation ofelective surgery ...

Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 12 November 1999HEALTH PRACTITIONER REGISTRATION BOARDS (ADMINISTRATION) BILLHEALTH PRACTITIONERS (PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS) BILLMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (2.42 p.m.): The issue of professional ...

Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 9 March 1999MINISTER FOR HEALTHMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (10.17 a.m.): Today, Health Minister Wendy Edmondstands condemned for her disgraceful and weak decision to remove the district manager, ...

Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 9 March 1999MINISTER FOR HEALTHMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (11.49 a.m.): This is a can't do Government. We have aGovernment that will not take action to get rid of a Health Minister who is ...

Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 9 March 1999HEALTH PORTFOLIOMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (6 p.m.): I move—"That this House notes with concern the massive $50m budget blow-out hittingQueensland’s public hospitals which is resulting ...

Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 10 March 1999MINISTER FOR HEALTHMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (10.16 a.m.): Days after celebrating InternationalWomen's Day, Health Minister, Wendy Edmond, has undermined the status of women by ...

Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 24 August 1999QUEENSLAND HEALTHMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (5.58 p.m.): I move—"The Parliament calls on the Beattie Labor Government to disband the HealthDepartment's capital works task force ...

Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 10 November 1999SURGERY WAITING LISTSMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (10.20 a.m.): In the International Year of Older Persons,hundreds of elderly Queenslanders who are blind or in pain are unlikely to ...

Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 21 July 1999GOLD COAST HOSPITALMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (10.22 a.m.): While our camel riding media junkiePremier trivialises Queensland Government, hundreds of Gold Coast people are lying ...

Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 26 August 1999HEALTH SERVICESMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (10.22 a.m.): This Labor Government has lied to thepeople about its secret plans to privatise Queensland's public hospitals and flog off ...

Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 26 August 1999HEALTH SERVICESMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (6 p.m.): I move—"That this Parliament censures the Government for its cover up in regards to its secretagenda to cut back and privatise ...

Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 15 September 1999HEALTH SYSTEMMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (10.24 a.m.): This Labor Government has a blueprint forHealth that is ripping the heart and soul out of the hospital system. The only ...

Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 17 September 19991999 STATE BUDGETMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (11.19 am): Lives will be lost under the Beattie LaborGovernment's breakneck plans to radically restructure the Queensland Health ...

Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 28 October 1999HOSPITALSMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (10.11 a.m.): This Government's Stalinist approach tohealth management is about putting patients last and threatening hospital staff with the ...

Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 28 October 1999APPROPRIATION BILLEstimates Committee EReportMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (11.41 a.m.): This Government is a secretive, StalinistGovernment in its approach to managing Queensland ...

Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 24 November 1999HEALTH LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (11.30 a.m.): Getting more doctors and other alliedhealth professionals into rural and regional Australia has to be one ...

Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 25 November 1999INCREASE IN CRIMEMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (6.48 p.m.): Tonight, we have seen a couple ofextraordinary things. First of all, we saw One Nation get into bed with the Labor Party on ...

Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 1 December 1999PROSTITUTION BILLMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (4.19 p.m.): I have heard the new age moralists in theLabor Party trying to tell us how they are somehow advancing the status of women by ...

Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 23 November 1999PRIVATE HEALTH FACILITIES BILLMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (9.03 p.m.): I support the need for professionalstandards upholding quality clinical services for Queenslanders, whether ...

Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 9 December 1999PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEEBackflow Prevention ProgramsMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (10.19 a.m.): The quality of our drinking water is ofparamount importance, but in hospitals where ...

Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 11 March 2003PROHIBITION OF HUMAN CLONING BILLREGULATION OF RESEARCH INVOLVING HUMAN EMBRYOS ANDASSISTED REPRODUCTIVE TECHNOLOGY BILLMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (11.55 p.m.): Despite the diverse ...

Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 12 March 2003QUEENSLAND HEALTHMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (6.43 p.m.): What a farce—the Health Minister hasmoved an amending motion commending herself! I am surprised that she does not have RSI ...

Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 2 April 2003CRIMINAL CODE [PALLIATIVE CARE] AMENDMENT BILLMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (9.16 p.m.): In rising to speak in this debate, I would liketo state that the issue here is not one of ...

Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 6 June 2003STATE BUDGET 2003-04Miss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (12.32 p.m.): Never has so much been spent to achieveso little. This funny money budget—the tale of a typical Labor budget—means that ...

Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 19 August 2003HEALTH FUNDINGMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (12.14 p.m.): It is time for some honesty in the healthdebate which is less about buckpassing and more about taking responsibility. In the ...

Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 19 August 2003CHEMICAL, BIOLOGICAL AND RADIOLOGICAL EMERGENCY POWERS AMENDMENT BILLMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (4.43 p.m.): I rise to support the Chemical, Biologicaland Radiological Emergency ...

Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 3 April 2003BAYHAVEN NURSING HOMEMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (7.07 p.m.): The Health Minister has quoted the FraserCoast Chronicle's recent highly personal attack against me regarding my criticism ...

Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 3 April 2003CIVIL LIABILITY BILLMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (12.34 p.m.): I believe members on both sides of thechamber are keen to see further legislative reform in the area of civil liability. ...

Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 29 April 2003SURGICAL WAITING LISTS, QUEENSLAND HEALTHMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (12.11 p.m.): According to Queensland Health's ownfigures, less surgery per year took place under the Beattie ...

Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 15 May 2003SUGAR INDUSTRY AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL [No. 2]Miss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (5.43 p.m.): In rising to speak against the SugarIndustry and Other Legislation Amendment Bill (No. ...

Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 27 May 2003SUNSHINE COAST SCHOOLIES FESTIVALMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (1.48 a.m.): I want to raise an issue in this parliament todo with a very important festival on the Sunshine Coast which has ...

Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 28 May 2003COMMUNITY AMBULANCE COVER BILLMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (12.05 p.m.): I rise to oppose the CommunityAmbulance Cover Bill. Premier Beattie came out and promised that there would be no ...

Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 4 June 2003DANGEROUS PRISONERS [SEXUAL OFFENDERS] BILLMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (4.17 p.m.): I strongly support this legislation. As theLeader of the Opposition, Lawrence Springborg, outlined ...

Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 26 February 2003SEXUAL OFFENCES [PROTECTION OF CHILDREN] AMENDMENT BILLMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (12.10 p.m.): I rise in support of the bill. Weacknowledge that this is one of those issues that ...

Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 26 February 2003AMBULANCE LEVYMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (6.35 p.m.): It makes me angry that the rust bucketaccounting of a Labor government has brought the QAS to a point where there is a $100 ...

Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 26 February 2003ETHANOLMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (11.00 p.m.): I rise to speak on an issue that is of greatconcern on the Sunshine Coast, namely, the future of the Sunshine Coast sugar industry. ...

Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 15 October 2003HEALTH LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (11.30 a.m.): This is a wide-ranging piece of healthlegislation that amends more than 10 acts of parliament, so the ...

Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 16 October 2003MANUFACTURED HOMES [RESIDENTIAL PARKS] BILLMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (5.08 p.m.): I rise to speak to the Manufactured Homes(Residential Parks) Bill and acknowledge that ...

Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 16 October 2003MOOLOOLAH RIVERMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (6.45 p.m.): This morning I heard the Transport Ministertalk about the dredging being completed at the Mooloolah River entrance. I was ...

Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 28 October 2003PUBLIC HEALTH (INFECTION CONTROL FOR PERSONAL APPEARANCE SERVICES) BILLMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (11.05 p.m.): The Public Health (Infection Control forPersonal Appearance Services) ...

Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 12 November 2003HOSPITAL EMERGENCY DEPARTMENTS Miss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (6.00 p.m.): I move—That this parliament condemns the Beattie government for its failure to properly resource emergency ...

Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 25 November 2003POLICE POWERS AND RESPONSIBILITIES AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (3.10 p.m.): In rising to speak to this bill, I note thatthere are a number of ...

Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 26 November 2003HOSPITAL WAITING LISTSMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (12.48 a.m.): The Beattie government's so-called healthreport penned by the Premier's spin doctor has backfired and sparked ...

Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 20 August 2003APPROPRIATION BILLS—ESTIMATES COMMITTEE DMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (5.15 p.m.): Firstly, I want to acknowledge and thank thestaff who supported our committee and other committee ...

Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 21 August 2003AUSTRALIAN HEALTH CARE AGREEMENTMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (12.14 p.m.) I move—That all words after 'That this House' be deleted and the following be inserted—'calls upon the ...

Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 9 September 2003RADIATION THERAPYMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (11.23 p.m.): I want to draw the attention of the Houseto a petition that I am tabling this week with regard to the need for public ...

Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 10 September 2003TRANSPORTMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (6.38 p.m.): I rise to support the National/Liberalcoalition's motion in regard to what is a critical issue in Queensland. To date, I have ...

Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 8 October 2003DEPARTMENT OF FAMILIES; CHILD ABUSEMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (6.36 p.m.): I rise to support the opposition's motion withregard to this most important issue. This Beattie Labor ...

Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 8 October 2003FEES AND CHARGESMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (12.24 a.m.): I wish to comment about how this stategovernment is getting very good at raising fees but actually cutting services. I noted ...

Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 9 October 2003YOUTH PARTICIPATION IN EDUCATION AND TRAINING BILL; TRAINING REFORM BILLMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (2.51 p.m.): I thank the member for Mudgeeraba forallowing me to speak ahead of ...

Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 9 October 2003MENTAL HEALTH WEEK; DISCOVERY, SUNSHINE COASTMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (7.20 p.m.): This week is Mental Health Week. Thereare many positive things to talk about—some of the ...

Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 7 October 2003WOMEN'S HEALTH SERVICESMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (12.12 p.m.): Women's health services are beingcompromised by dud decision making from the state Health Minister. The closure of the ...

Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 7 October 2003LIQUOR AMENDMENT BILLResumed from 27 May 2003 (see p. 2075).Miss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (2.41 p.m.): I rise to support the Liquor Amendment Actin its thrust to raise the standard of ...

Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 10 September 2003SUGAR INDUSTRY AMENDMENT BILLMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (8.40 p.m.): I rise to support the Sugar IndustryAmendment Bill, which my colleague the member for Hinchinbrook has so ...

Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 11 September 2003MOOLOOLABA PRIMARY SCHOOL; MAROOCHYDORE STATE HIGH SCHOOLMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) ( 7.15 p.m.): It is with pleasure that I rise toacknowledge the great work of Mooloolaba ...

Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 7 October 2003TOURISM SERVICES BILLSecond ReadingResumed from 27 May (see p. 2079). Miss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (5.00 p.m.): In rising to speak to this bill, I will state thatin my university ...

Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 11 September 2003HIGHER EDUCATION [GENERAL PROVISIONS] BILLMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (5.42 p.m.): I am pleased to rise to speak to this billand, in particular, to acknowledge the great work that ...

Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 19 August 2003MOOLOOLABA HARBOUR ENTRANCE, MAINTENANCE DREDGINGMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (10.43 p.m.): I take this opportunity to speak about animportant issue in my electorate of Maroochydore. I ...

Speech byFiona SimpsonMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard Tuesday, 22 February 2005INFORMATION COMMISSIONER: APPOINTMENTMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (7.43 pm): In speaking to this motion of the Attorney-General's, I do so with a great deal of disappointment ...

Speech byFiona SimpsonMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard Tuesday, 22 February 2005APPROPRIATION BILL (NO. 2); APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL (NO. 2)Miss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (3.45 pm): In rising to speak in this appropriation debate, itis important to ...

Speech byFiona SimpsonMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard Wednesday, 23 February 2005FLUORIDATION OF PUBLIC WATER SUPPLIES AMENDMENT BILLMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (9.50 pm): How many times in public life do we hear peoplesay, ‘There should be a law for ...

Speech byFiona SimpsonMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard Wednesday, 23 February 2005SUMMARY OFFENCES BILLMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (12.44 pm): The Summary Offences Bill clarifies andupdates a large range of summary offences which police are able to take ...

Speech byFiona SimpsonMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard Wednesday, 8 June 2005LAND TAX AMENDMENT BILLMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (11.52 am): I rise to support the Land Tax Amendment Bill.Certainly the changes to the land tax thresholds are welcome. As we ...

Speech byFiona SimpsonMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard Thursday, 9 June 2005CHILD SAFETYMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (10.23 am): Child safety in Queensland is in turmoil. In fact,it has got worse—not better—under this government, despite its statements about ...

Speech byFiona SimpsonMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard Friday, 10 June 2005APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (10.50 am): I will be addressing issues within my electorateand my portfolio, the latter of which I ...

Speech byFiona SimpsonMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard Wednesday, 10 August 2005HORNIBROOK HIGHWAYMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (5.55 pm): The previous member was not listening. Wehave supported the duplication of the bridge in that area. We do not support ...

Speech byFiona SimpsonMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard Thursday, 24 February 2005NONCOMPLYING PETITION; SCHOOL SPEED ZONESMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (5.49 pm): I would like to take this opportunity to table anoncomplying petition on behalf of the residents ...

Speech byFiona SimpsonMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard Wednesday, 9 March 2005STATUTORY AND JUDICIAL OFFICERS, APPOINTMENTMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (5.40 pm): I rise to second the motion moved by the Leaderof the National Party and Leader of the ...

Speech byFiona SimpsonMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard Thursday, 10 March 2005CANCER TREATMENT SERVICESMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (10.28 am): Sunshine Coast cancer patients are waitingmonths for diagnosis and treatment in the public system. This is putting ...

Speech byFiona SimpsonMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard Tuesday, 22 March 2005HEALTH LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (3.42 pm): In rising to speak to this bill, I note that it containssome significant provisions relating to the issue of ...

Speech byFiona SimpsonMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard Wednesday, 23 March 2005TRANSPORT LEGISLATION AMENDMENT REGULATION (NO. 3) 2004Disallowance of Statutory InstrumentMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (7.45 pm): I move—That the Transport Legislation Amendment ...

Speech byFiona SimpsonMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard Thursday, 24 March 2005COOLUM CREEK, CHEMICAL SPILLMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (5.02 pm): I call on the environment minister to answerquestions about why the public were not notified of the chemical ...

Speech byFiona SimpsonMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard Thursday, 12 May 2005TRANSPORT INFRASTRUCTURE AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (4.15 pm): The opposition will support the TransportInfrastructure and Other Legislation ...

Speech byFiona SimpsonMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard Tuesday, 24 May 2005 TOURISM, FAIR TRADING AND WINE INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (2.37pm): Perfect one day; Melbourne the next! Theopposition’s concern in ...

Speech byFiona SimpsonMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard Wednesday, 25 May 2005OFFICE OF THE SPEAKERMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (6.12 pm): The previous speaker should dig himself a bighole and bury himself because he was so far off the planet on a number of ...

Speech byFiona SimpsonMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard Wednesday, 25 May 2005FREEDOM OF INFORMATION AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (12.38 pm): This is not the Smart State; it is the secret state.Under the Beattie government ...

Speech byFiona SimpsonMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard Thursday, 26 May 2005HEALTH SYSTEMMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (9.36 pm): When Martin Bryant shot and killed 35 people atPort Arthur in 1996, horror and grief overwhelmed the nation. Today, Queenslanders ...

Speech byFiona SimpsonMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard Wednesday, 10 August 2005FREEDOM OF INFORMATION AND OTHER LEGISLATION (APPOINTMENT ACCOUNTABILITY) AMENDMENT BILLMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (9.02 pm): I rise to support this legislation. I strongly ...

Speech byFiona SimpsonMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard Wednesday, 10 August 2005APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILL; ESTIMATES AMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (2.35 pm): In responding to report No. 2 of EstimatesCommittee A, I want to comment ...

Speech byFiona SimpsonMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard Thursday, 11 August 2005APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILL; ESTIMATES GMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (3.34 pm): It is with pleasure that I rise to speak in theparliament to the report of ...

Speech byFiona SimpsonMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard Thursday, 11 August 2005APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILL; ESTIMATES FMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (12.58 pm): I was going to thank the chairman for hischairmanship, and I will with ...

Speech byFiona SimpsonMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard Wednesday, 20 April 2005LIQUOR AMENDMENT BILLSecond ReadingResumed from 19 April (see p. 940). Miss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (11.33 am): In speaking to the Liquor Amendment Bill, Ithought it was relevant ...

Speech byFiona SimpsonMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard Thursday, 21 April 2005DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIVE SERVICES, AUDIT REPORTMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (10.29 am): In another blunder for the Beattie government,public safety is being put at risk by a ...

Speech byFiona SimpsonMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard Thursday, 21 April 2005POLICE AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL 2004Miss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (5.14 pm): In rising to speak to this legislation, I reiteratesome comments of my colleague the member ...

Speech byFiona SimpsonMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard Thursday, 24 February 2005CENTENARY OF WOMEN’S RIGHT TO VOTEMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (4.34 pm): Celebrations and commemorations provide uswith connections to our past and our future. Already, 2005 ...

Speech byFiona SimpsonMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard Tuesday, 10 May 2005MOTION OF CONDOLENCEDEATH OF HON. SIR JOH BJELKE-PETERSENMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (10.39 am): Sir Joh Bjelke-Petersen’s time as Premier ofQueensland was overwhelmingly good for ...

Speech byFiona SimpsonMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard Tuesday, 8 November 2005JUVENILE CRIMEMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (12.03 pm): Today an elderly Maroochydore man lives withthe legacy of fear and injury caused by a juvenile offender who violently ...

Speech byFiona SimpsonMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard Wednesday, 9 November 2005MAROOCHY NORTH SHORE PETITIONMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (10.14 pm): I wish to congratulate the 3,694 SunshineCoast residents who got behind a Maroochy North Shore petition I ...

Speech byFiona SimpsonMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard Wednesday, 9 November 2005LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (12.03 pm): I support the empowerment of councils underthe Local Government and Other ...

Speech byFiona SimpsonMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard Tuesday, 22 November 2005STATE DEVELOPMENT AND PUBLIC WORKS ORGANISATION AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (2.30 pm): Continuing from when I addressed the StateDevelopment ...

Speech byFiona SimpsonMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard Tuesday, 22 November 2005HEALTH SERVICES AMENDMENT BILL; HEALTH PRACTITIONERS LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (5.03 pm): I rise to speak to the cognate debate on thehealth bills. ...

Speech byFiona SimpsonMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard Thursday, 24 November 2005YOUTH PARTICIPATION IN EDUCATION AND TRAINING AND ANOTHER ACT AMENDMENT BILLMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (9.27 pm): I commend the initiative that was launched thisweek at the ...

Speech byFiona SimpsonMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard Thursday, 6 October 2005TRANSPORT LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (3.54 pm): It is with pleasure that I rise to speak to thislegislation, which amends a number of acts. I am ...

Speech byFiona SimpsonMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard Wednesday, 26 October 2005PUBLIC HEALTH BILLMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (11.52 am): There is a sense of deja vu in rising to speak tothis bill. The Public Health Bill has been under review in Queensland ...

Speech byFiona SimpsonMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard Thursday, 27 October 2005STATE DEVELOPMENT AND PUBLIC WORKS ORGANISATION AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (8.48 pm): It is pleasing to see that the state governmenthas ...

Speech byFiona SimpsonMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard Thursday, 24 November 2005CORRECTIONAL FACILITY, SUNSHINE COASTMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (10.04 pm): I am calling on all Sunshine Coast members ofparliament to oppose the Beattie government’s proposal ...

Speech byFiona SimpsonMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard Tuesday, 29 November 2005TRANSPORT AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (3.52 pm): I rise to speak to the Transport and OtherLegislation Amendment Bill. It is timely to remark ...

Speech byFiona SimpsonMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard Tuesday, 29 November 2005MOOLOOLABA SPITMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (10.12 pm): Members of the public must have their sayabout the future of the Mooloolaba Spit so that it is protected in accordance ...

Speech byFiona SimpsonMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard Friday, 9 December 2005MEMBER FOR SANDGATE, CRIME AND MISCONDUCT COMMISSION REPORTMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (6.26pm): Iam astounded by the previous speaker’scontribution to this debate and that of ...

Speech byFiona SimpsonMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard Wednesday, 24 August 2005CHILD SAFETY LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (11.48 am): Abused children are on waiting lists to be seenfor assessment and thus help intervention, and ...

Speech byFiona SimpsonMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard Friday, 30 September 2005LOCAL ROADSMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (4.32 pm): I rise to speak about some local road issues. Asmembers know, in growth areas, roads and gridlock represent a great impact upon ...

Speech byFiona SimpsonMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard Thursday, 6 October 2005ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (11.47 am): This is an omnibus bill. It covers a number ofprovisions. However, I wish to ...

Speech byFiona SimpsonMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard Friday, 12 August 2005INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS AMENDMENT BILLMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (12.36 pm): Let me say at the outset: go Barnaby! I supportour new senator and his fight for a fair go for Queensland ...

Speech byFiona SimpsonMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard Thursday, 27 October 2005PUBLIC HOSPITAL SYSTEMMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (9.06 pm): ‘Big Bill’ Ludwig was right when he said thatPremier Beattie got it wrong with regard to proposing to abolish the ...

Speech byFiona SimpsonMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard Tuesday, 8 August 2006EDUCATION (GENERAL PROVISIONS) BILLMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (5.35 pm): I am delighted to speak on this education billand, in particular, matters concerning the prep year. The ...

Speech byFiona SimpsonMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard Wednesday, 9 August 2006OFFENDERS (SERIOUS SEXUAL OFFENCES) MINIMUM IMPRISONMENT AND REHABILITATION BILLMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (8.01 pm): I rise to speak in support of the Leader of ...

Speech byFiona SimpsonMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard Wednesday, 9 August 2006APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILL (ESTIMATES COMMITTEE A)Miss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (12.17 pm): I am delighted to be able to participate in thispart of the ...

Speech byFiona SimpsonMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard Wednesday, 9 August 2006APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILL (ESTIMATES COMMITTEE A)Miss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (2.30 pm): I am pleased to participate in this portion of thedebate on the ...

Speech byFiona SimpsonMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard Thursday, 10 August 2006APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILL (ESTIMATES COMMITTEE F)Miss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (4.10 pm): After participating in this estimates process, itbecame clear ...

Speech byFiona SimpsonMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard Wednesday, 11 October 2006WATER INFRASTRUCTUREMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (6.01 pm): I stronglysupport the motion moved by the Leader of the Opposition, because this is ...

Speech byFiona SimpsonMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard Tuesday, 28 March 2006DISABILITY SERVICES BILLMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (9.48 pm): In rising to speak to the Disability Services Bill,previous members have outlined a range of quite serious issues ...

Speech byFiona SimpsonMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard Friday, 21 April 2006MOOLOOLABA, POLICE PRESENCEMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (8.29): It is time for a police station for Mooloolaba. This isan area I am proud to represent and it has been a wonderful ...

Speech byFiona SimpsonMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard Tuesday, 9 May 2006WATER AMENDMENT BILLMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (4.39 pm): In rising to speak to this legislation, I note thatmy colleague the member for Callide has outlined particularly well a ...

Speech byFiona SimpsonMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard Wednesday, 10 May 2006WORKPLACE HEALTH AND SAFETY AND OTHER ACTS AMENDMENT BILLMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (9.36 pm): Good workplace health and safety is absolutelyessential. However, that is not the ...

Speech byFiona SimpsonMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard Tuesday, 31 October 2006 REVENUE AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (5.04 pm): In rising tospeak to this debate, I would like to note that ...

Speech byFiona SimpsonMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard Tuesday, 28 November 2006STATE DEVELOPMENT AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (3.56 pm): I am pleasedto rise to speak in the debate on the ...

Speech byFiona SimpsonMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard Wednesday, 29 November 2006CENSURE OF THE LEADER OF THE OPPOSITIONMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (12.07 pm): We have tolook at why the government has moved this motion and ...

Speech byFiona SimpsonMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard Wednesday, 29 November 2006CRIMINAL CODE AMENDMENT ACTMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (5.55 pm): If I listened tothe Labor member who just spoke, he would have us believe ...

Speech byFiona SimpsonMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard Tuesday, 23 May 2006COALITION POLICY, COORDINATOR-GENERAL’S OFFICEMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (12.10 pm): The state coalition is announcing today that apowerful Coordinator-General’s office will be ...

Speech byFiona SimpsonMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard Wednesday, 24 May 2006HEALTH QUALITY AND COMPLAINTS COMMISSION BILLMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (8.35 pm): This new legislation before the House is a resultof a crisis in Queensland Health and the fact ...

Speech byFiona SimpsonMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard Wednesday, 7 June 2006NUCLEAR ENERGYMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (5.02 pm): The hypocrisy of the Labor Party which licenseda facility in Narangba that uses radioactive materials takes my breath away. ...

Speech byFiona SimpsonMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard Wednesday, 7 June 2006TRAVESTON DAMMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (6.21 pm): Small businesses and their employees are someof the first victims of the 8,000-hectare proposed Mary River Dam, but they will ...

Speech byFiona SimpsonMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard Wednesday, 7 June 2006TRANSPORT (AMENDMENT OF QUEENSLAND ROAD RULES) BILLMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (8.11 pm): I am delighted to support this legislation beforethe House and commend my colleague, the ...

Speech byFiona SimpsonMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard Thursday, 8 June 2006APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (9.16 pm): All crises have a lead time. When we saw thetragedy of the health crisis break on our news ...

Speech byFiona SimpsonMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard Tuesday, 14 February 2006MOOLOOLABA SPITMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (8.47 pm): Mooloolaba is a jewel in the Sunshine Coastcrown of tourism destinations. It is a great place for tourists but the locals ...

Speech byFiona SimpsonMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard Thursday, 12 October 2006MOOLOOLAH RIVER, DREDGINGMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (9.18pm): TheMooloolaba Spit and the Mooloolah River are special parts of the Sunshine ...

Speech byFiona SimpsonMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard Thursday, 16 February 2006RETAIL SHOP LEASES AMENDMENT BILLMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (12.02 pm): The retail industry in Queensland is a dynamicand important part of our economy, thus the importance ...

Speech byFiona SimpsonMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard Wednesday, 8 March 2006INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY, WOMEN IN PARLIAMENTMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (10.20am): International Women’s Day presents anopportunity to celebrate the gains women have made as ...

Speech byFiona SimpsonMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard Wednesday, 8 March 2006INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAYMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (11.37 am): I am delighted to second this motion. Womenhave fought hard to win their places in parliament. Over the past 100 ...

Speech byFiona SimpsonMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard Wednesday, 8 March 2006DRUG LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (2.30 pm): I am pleased to contribute to the debate on theDrug Legislation Amendment Bill, as it is a subject I feel ...

Speech byFiona SimpsonMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard Tuesday, 6 February 2007PNG GAS PIPELINEMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (12.19 pm): Last weekfinally saw the demise of the long-touted Papua New Guinea to Queensland gas ...

Speech byFiona SimpsonMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard Wednesday, 7 February 2007MOTIONS: DISSENTS FROM SPEAKER’S RULINGS (COGNATE DEBATE)Miss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (3.33 pm): We have justheard the Deputy Premier try to ...

Speech byFiona SimpsonMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard Wednesday, 7 February 2007MOTION: ATTORNEY-GENERAL, MOTION OF NO CONFIDENCEMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (6.07 pm): I support themotion moved by the Liberal Leader and ...

Speech byFiona SimpsonMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard Wednesday, 21 February 2007MOTION: BEATTIE LABOR GOVERNMENTMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (5.57 pm): We haveheard the Deputy Premier try to defend the lunacy of seven ...

Speech byFiona SimpsonMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard Tuesday, 6 March 2007MOOLOOLABA SPITMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (11.47 am): The future ofMooloolaba is under threat from government and council plans to double the ...

Speech byFiona SimpsonMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard Wednesday, 7 March 2007MOTION: HEALTH OF QUEENSLAND SCHOOLCHILDRENMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (6.15 pm): The coalitionhas a positive approach to this, contrary to that ...

Speech byFiona SimpsonMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard Thursday, 8 March 2007MOTION: INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAYMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (11.54 am): I rise tosecond the amendment moved by my colleague, the member for ...

Speech byFiona SimpsonMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard Tuesday, 13 March 2007ADDRESS-IN-REPLYMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (8.29 pm): In rising tospeak in the address-in-reply to the Governor, I acknowledge her excellent work ...

Speech byFiona SimpsonMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard Thursday, 15 March 2007ASSOCIATIONS INCORPORATION AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (4.28pm): It is apleasure to rise to speak in the ...

Speech byFiona SimpsonMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard Tuesday, 17 April 2007CONSUMER CREDIT (QUEENSLAND) AND ANOTHER ACT AMENDMENT BILLMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (4.13 pm): It is withpleasure that I rise to participate in ...

Speech byFiona SimpsonMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard Thursday, 9 August 2007LOCAL GOVERNMENT REFORM IMPLEMENTATION BILLMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (8.29 pm): Politics, noteconomics, is the driving reason the Beattie Labor ...

Speech byFiona SimpsonMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard Wednesday, 22 August 2007JUSTICE AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (4.05 pm): The Justiceand Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2007 is an ...

Speech byFiona SimpsonMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard Wednesday, 5 September 2007URBAN LAND DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY BILLMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (4.16 pm): In rising tospeak on the Urban Land Development Authority I want ...

Speech byFiona SimpsonMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard Wednesday, 18 April 2007STATUTORY BODIES LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (12.43 pm): The statecoalition believes in an industrial regime that ...

Speech byFiona SimpsonMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard Wednesday, 18 April 2007STATUTORY BODIES LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (2.35 pm). In concludingmy contribution on the bill I table some figures ...

Speech byFiona SimpsonMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard Tuesday, 22 May 2007INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS ACT AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (3.50 pm): Workers havea right to a fair go, as do their ...

Speech byFiona SimpsonMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard Wednesday, 23 May 2007LOCAL GOVERNMENT REFORMMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (5.59 pm): I rise tosupport the motion of the Leader of the Opposition, which is a positive ...

Speech byFiona SimpsonMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard Wednesday, 6 June 2007CLEAN COAL TECHNOLOGY SPECIAL AGREEMENT BILLMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (5.23 pm): The coalindustry is extremely important to the future of ...

Speech byFiona SimpsonMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard Tuesday, 13 November 2007WATER AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL AND SOUTH EAST QUEENSLAND WATER (RESTRUCTURING) BILLMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (7.54 pm): We ...

Speech byFiona SimpsonMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard Wednesday, 14 November 2007ADOPTION OF CHILDREN AMENDMENT REGULATION (NO. 1) 2007Miss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (7.56 pm): I rise tosecond this disallowance motion ...

Speech byFiona SimpsonMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard Wednesday, 14 November 2007WATER RESTRICTIONSMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (11.37 am): The Auditor-General’s report that was tabled in the parliament today has let the ...

Speech byFiona SimpsonMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard Wednesday, 5 September 2007QUEENSLAND AMBULANCE SERVICEMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (5.56pm): Thegovernment’s amendment to the coalition motion is an admission by the ...

Speech byFiona SimpsonMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard Wednesday, 10 October 2007TRANSPORT INFRASTRUCTUREMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (6.05 pm): I rise tosupport the coalition’s motion. Managing for growth is about building ...

Speech byFiona SimpsonMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard Wednesday, 10 October 2007WATER INFRASTRUCTUREMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (11.46 am): Today theDeputy Premier outlined progress on the northern interconnector water ...

Speech byFiona SimpsonMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard Thursday, 11 October 2007RESEARCH INVOLVING HUMAN EMBRYOS AND PROHIBITION OF HUMAN CLONING AMENDMENT BILLMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (12.02 pm): The atheistwill say ...

Speech byFiona SimpsonMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard Wednesday, 17 October 2007TRANSPORT OPERATIONS (ROAD USE MANAGEMENT—GREEN VEHICLES CONCESSION) AMENDMENT BILLMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (8.25 pm): It is withpleasure ...

Speech byFiona SimpsonMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard Wednesday, 17 October 2007QUEENSLAND WORKPLACESMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (11.58am): Betterinfrastructure and a smarter way of using it are the answers to many of the ...

Speech byFiona SimpsonMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard Tuesday, 30 October 2007MOTION: WATER ASSETSMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (5.46 pm): I move thefollowing amendment—That all words after “That this House:” be deleted and ...

Speech byFiona SimpsonMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard Wednesday, 31 October 2007WATER ASSETSMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (11.38 am): One thing wecan be guaranteed of is that the louder the abuse from Deputy Premier Paul ...

Speech byFiona SimpsonMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard Wednesday, 6 June 2007WATER ASSETSMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (5.54 pm): If we arereally to test just how genuine this government is swearing on its heart and telling ...

Speech byFiona SimpsonMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard Thursday, 7 June 2007CLEAN COAL TECHNOLOGY SPECIAL AGREEMENT BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLSMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (10.27 am): What anunprecedented mess that the ...

Speech byFiona SimpsonMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard Thursday, 7 June 2007CLEAN COAL TECHNOLOGY SPECIAL AGREEMENT BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLSMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (12.35pm): At theoutset, I advise the House that I am ...

Speech byFiona SimpsonMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard Wednesday, 8 August 2007APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL AND APPROPRIATION BILL: ESTIMATES COMMITTEE CMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (3.01 pm): In rising tospeak on the ...

Speech byFiona SimpsonMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard Wednesday, 26 November 2008TRANSPORT AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—LNP) (4.54 pm): In rising to talk to the Transport and OtherLegislation Amendment Bill 2008, we note that ...

Speech byFiona SimpsonMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard Thursday, 27 November 2008TRANSPORT AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—LNP) (11.38 am): I continue my contribution on the Transport andOther Legislation Amendment Bill. Other ...

Speech byFiona SimpsonMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard Thursday, 27 November 2008TRANSPORT (NEW QUEENSLAND DRIVER LICENSING) AMENDMENT BILL; ADULT PROOF OF AGE CARD BILLMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—LNP) (5.28pm): This debate considers the Transport ...

Speech byFiona SimpsonMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard Tuesday, 2 December 2008RAIL SAFETYMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—LNP) (12.12 pm): Under the parliamentary rules, I cannot talkabout the Transport (Rail Safety) Bill, which is listed last on the Notice Paper, ...

Speech byFiona SimpsonMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard Thursday, 11 September 2008AIRPORT ASSETS (RESTRUCTURING AND DISPOSAL) BILLMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (2.47 pm): I concur with the comments of my colleague themember for Clayfield on the Airport Assets ...

Speech byFiona SimpsonMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard Wednesday, 8 October 2008COASTCONNECTMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—LNP) (11.38 am): Today I tabled a petition from about 3,000signatories protesting the potential impact of the state government’s proposed ...

Speech byFiona SimpsonMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard Wednesday, 12 November 2008EIGHT MILE PLAINS, GO CARDMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—LNP) (11.47 am): The member for Mansfield, Phil Reeves, iscontinuing the pain caused by the Bligh government’s bungled rollout ...

Speech byFiona SimpsonMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard Wednesday, 12 November 2008MOTION: BEATTIE-BLIGH GOVERNMENT, PUBLIC RELATIONSMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—LNP) (5.55 pm): I support the LNP motion before the Housetonight. This government defends having 640 ...

Speech byFiona SimpsonMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard Thursday, 13 November 2008TRANSPORT SECURITY (COUNTER-TERRORISM) BILLMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—LNP) (8.54pm): I rise to speak on the Transport Security(Counter-Terrorism) Bill 2008. We hope that Queensland ...

Speech byFiona SimpsonMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard Wednesday, 3 December 2008CRIMINAL CODE (TRUTH IN PARLIAMENT) AMENDMENT BILLMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—LNP) (9.57 pm): Any threads of credibility in which the LaborParty dresses itself as the self-anointed ...

Speech byFiona SimpsonMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard Wednesday, 3 December 2008GOLD COAST RAIL SERVICE; EASTERN BUSWAY, RESUMPTIONSMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—LNP) (11.52 am): I have been presented with a petition from theLNP candidate for Yeerongpilly, ...

Speech byFiona SimpsonMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard Wednesday, 3 December 2008MOTION: ELECTRICITY PRICESMiss SIMPSON: I withdraw. Queenslanders now face up to a 14 per cent price hike in power prices.In July this year they had already copped a five per cent ...

Speech byFiona SimpsonMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard Wednesday, 10 September 2008QUEENSLAND RAIL, SAFETYMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (11.31 am): We have a transport minister missing in action,allowing the lives of commuters and workers to be put at risk ...

Speech byFiona SimpsonMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard Thursday, 15 May 2008WATER SUPPLY (SAFETY AND RELIABILITY) BILLMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (12.11 pm): In supportingthe contribution of my colleague the member for ...

Speech byFiona SimpsonMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard Thursday, 5 June 2008APPROPRIATION BILLS; REVENUE AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (3.23 pm): Building asustainable future for all of ...

Speech byFiona SimpsonMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard Wednesday, 27 August 2008APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (5.09 pm): I am delighted to rise to speak on the report tothe parliament of Estimates Committee C ...

Speech byFiona SimpsonMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard Wednesday, 27 August 2008APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (12.35 pm): Another day, another announcement aboutNorth Bank, a project which was announced years ...

Speech byFiona SimpsonMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard Thursday, 28 August 2008APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (3.26 pm): The state Labor government has failed to committo a true rapid transit scheme for the ...

Speech byFiona SimpsonMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard Tuesday, 9 September 2008LIQUOR AND OTHER ACTS AMENDMENT BILLMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (9.15 pm): The Liquor Act is always a complex piece oflegislation. As a state we are a very diverse region. We ...

Speech byFiona SimpsonMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard Tuesday, 15 April 2008APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL (NO. 2); APPROPRIATION BILL (NO. 2)Miss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (3.50 pm): Queensland:beautiful one day, for sale ...

Speech byFiona SimpsonMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard Tuesday, 15 April 2008BUILDING AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (4.50pm): Theopposition will be supporting this legislation, which covers ...

Speech byFiona SimpsonMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard Wednesday, 16 April 2008NORTH BANKMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (11.44 am): The Blighgovernment does not know the difference between icon and eyesore. There is a ...

Speech byFiona SimpsonMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard Wednesday, 13 February 2008INDIGENOUS MORTALITY AND EDUCATIONMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (11.43 am): Like theLeader of the Opposition, Lawrence Springborg, we do ...

Speech byFiona SimpsonMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard Wednesday, 13 February 2008MOTION: DEERAL, MR E AND BONNER, MR NMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (6.13 pm): This shouldbe a celebration. This motion acknowledges two great ...

Speech byFiona SimpsonMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard Wednesday, 27 February 2008ICONIC QUEENSLAND PLACES BILLMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (2.34 pm): In rising tospeak on this Iconic Queensland Places Bill 2008 I note that ...

Speech byFiona SimpsonMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard Wednesday, 27 February 2008MOTION: FULL PARLIAMENTARY TERMSMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (5.56 pm): Listening toan electoral rorter give us a lecture about the ...

Speech byFiona SimpsonMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard Tuesday, 11 March 2008FAMILY RESPONSIBILITIES COMMISSION BILLMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (6.06 pm): In rising tosupport the Family Responsibilities Commission Bill ...

Speech byFiona SimpsonMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard Wednesday, 12 March 2008QUEENSLAND RAIL, COAL INDUSTRYQueensland Rail, Coal IndustryMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (11.36 am): QueenslandRail has been named as the ...

Speech byFiona SimpsonMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard Thursday, 13 March 2008VALUATION OF LAND AMENDMENT BILLMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (3.08pm): Thislegislation is rushed, retrospective and has red flags hanging off it. ...

Speech byFiona SimpsonMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard Tuesday, 12 February 2008MOTION: ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL GROWTHMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (12.28 pm): Listening toQueenslanders is vitally important and the conversation ...

Speech byFiona SimpsonMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard Wednesday, 30 April 2008NORTH BANKMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (11.38 am): The NorthBank debacle raises serious questions about the Bligh government’s competence in ...

Speech byFiona SimpsonMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard Tuesday, 13 May 2008WATER INFRASTRUCTUREMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (11.59am): Theresidents of south-east Queensland should be bracing themselves for massive hikes in ...

Speech byFiona SimpsonMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard Wednesday, 14 May 2008MOTION: PUBLIC SERVANTS, WHISTLEBLOWER PROTECTIONMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (6.05 pm): Listening toLabor members opposite, one would think that ...

Speech byFiona SimpsonMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard Wednesday, 16 April 2008PAY-ROLL TAX (HARMONISATION) AMENDMENT BILLMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (12.18 pm): Under theBligh government’s tax on housing, homeownership ...

Speech byFiona SimpsonMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard Tuesday, 19 October 2004NATURAL RESOURCES LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (6.01 p.m.): In rising to speak in the debate on the NaturalResources Legislation Amendment Bill I wanted ...

Speech byFiona SimpsonMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard Thursday, 21 October 2004TRANSPORT AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL (NO. 2)Miss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (12.16p.m.): The Transport and Other LegislationAmendment Bill (No. 2) seeks to bring changes ...

Speech byFiona SimpsonMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard Tuesday, 9 November 2004SEQ REGIONAL PLANMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (12.07 p.m.): Planning for growth in Queensland is not justabout putting lines on maps; it is about building the social and physical ...

Speech byFiona SimpsonMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard Tuesday, 31 August 2004QUEENSLAND RAILMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (12.09 p.m.): Just like with the shemozzle in the electricityindustry, the Beattie government has also lied to Queenslanders about what ...

Speech byFiona SimpsonMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard Thursday, 2 September 2004INTEGRATED PLANNING AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (3.45 p.m.): I rise to speak in support of this legislation butto state strongly that, ...

Speech byFiona SimpsonMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard Thursday, 30 September 2004VACATION CARE SERVICESMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (6.07 p.m.): I call on the Beattie government to review thecontrols relating to vacation care services in Queensland. I ...

Speech byFiona SimpsonMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard Tuesday, 5 October 2004SCHOOLS, MAROOCHYDORE ELECTORATEMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (6.06 p.m.): I rise to speak about some of the great thingshappening in the state high school and primary schools in my ...

Speech byFiona SimpsonMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard Wednesday, 10 November 2004TOBACCO AND OTHER SMOKING PRODUCTS AMENDMENT BILLMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (3.39 p.m.): In rising to talk on this amendment to the act itis important to reflect that it was ...

Speech byFiona SimpsonMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard Wednesday, 24 November 2004TRANSPORT INFRASTRUCTURE AMENDMENT BILLMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (2.57 p.m.): Mr Deputy Speaker—Mr Johnson: Where's the minister? Miss SIMPSON: I note that the minister and ...

Speech byFiona SimpsonMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard Wednesday, 6 October 2004CHILD SEX OFFENDERSMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (5.38 p.m.): I rise to second this motion, which moves, 'Thatas one-third of persons convicted in Queensland of child sex crimes ...

Speech byFiona SimpsonMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard Thursday, 7 October 2004SOCIAL INFRASTRUCTUREMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (7.25 p.m.): This morning the Premier talked about theimportance of social infrastructure. He talked about the capacity that is ...

Speech byFiona SimpsonMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard Thursday, 25 November 2004PARLIAMENTARY AMNESTY GROUP: WHITE RIBBON DAYMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (4.07 p.m.): I rise to second this motion and to acknowledgethat International Day for the Elimination ...

Speech byFiona SimpsonMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard Wednesday, 6 October 2004COMMUNITY AMBULANCE COVER AMENDMENT BILLMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (12.10 p.m.): The unfair and inequitable ambulance tax isstill impacting people who have to pay it more than ...

Speech byFiona SimpsonMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard Wednesday, 12 May 2004NAMBOUR HOSPITALMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (6.43 p.m.): I rise to support the health services on theSunshine Coast. In speaking about this issue, I note that when I have raised ...

Speech byFiona SimpsonMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard Thursday, 13 May 2004ROAD FUNDINGMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (7.00 p.m.): I rise to speak about a local issue. Locally wecall it the battle of the bridge. On the Sunshine Motorway in the last few years ...

Speech byFiona SimpsonMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard Thursday, 13 May 2004TRANSPORT AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (2.00p.m.): The Transport and Other LegislationAmendment Bill seeks to amend a number of acts for various ...

Speech byFiona SimpsonMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard Wednesday, 19 May 2004ADDRESS-IN-REPLYMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (2.44 p.m.): It is with pleasure that I rise to speak in theaddress-in-reply debate. Like other members who are celebrating being back ...

Speech byFiona SimpsonMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard Wednesday, 16 June 2004CHILD SAFETY LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (12.43 p.m.): In rising to support the Child Safety LegislationAmendment Bill, I welcome the provisions within ...

Speech byFiona SimpsonMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard Thursday, 17 June 2004STATE BUDGET 2004Miss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (5.52 p.m.): The Labor members in this parliament shouldthank the federal Liberal-National coalition for providing a growth tax with ...

Speech byFiona SimpsonMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard Tuesday, 17 August 2004ELECTRICITY SUPPLYMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (5.09 p.m.): I thought that we were in the Queenslandparliament, but after listening to Premier Beattie and the Deputy Premier plus ...

Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 18 March 2004PACIFIC PARADISE BYPASSMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (5.50 p.m.): A welcome announcement from the stategovernment during the election campaign was its promise to fund a $35 million ...

Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 22 April 2004DUTIES AMENDMENT BILLMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (4.41 p.m.): Thank you, Mr Acting Speaker. Returning tothe Duties Amendment Bill—Mr DEPUTY SPEAKER: Order! I think it was made clear in ...

Speech byFiona SimpsonMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 11 May 2004BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY PAYMENTS BILLMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (6.20 p.m.): I am happy to speak in support of the Buildingand Construction Industry Payments Bill. I note that ...

Speech byFiona SimpsonMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 11 May 2004 MENTAL ILLNESSMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (9.27 p.m.): Winston Churchill said that the empires of thefuture would be the empires of the mind. We often thought that his statements were ...

Speech byFiona SimpsonMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard Wednesday, 18 August 2004SUNBUSMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (10.28a.m.): After the tragic disappearance of youngSunshine Coast schoolboy Daniel Morcombe, after a public bus failed to pick him up, there ...

Speech byFiona SimpsonMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard Thursday, 19 August 2004APPROPRIATION BILLS; ESTIMATES COMMITTEE DMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (12.36 p.m.): It is with pleasure that I rise to speak in regardto Estimates Committee D. Firstly, I want to ...

Speech byFiona SimpsonMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard Thursday, 19 August 2004APPROPRIATION BILLS; ESTIMATES COMMITTEE GMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (3.17 p.m.): I rise to speak to Estimates Committee G toaddress concerns in regard to the state's ...

Speech byFiona SimpsonMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard Thursday, 19 August 2004MAROOCHY RIVER CATCHMENTMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (6.20 p.m.): I rise to speak about the Maroochy Rivercatchment area, in particular my concerns in regard to infrastructure and ...

Speech byFiona SimpsonMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard Wednesday, 9 June 2010SUNSHINE COAST, JOB CREATIONMs SIMPSON (Maroochydore—LNP) (11.43am): During the last election campaign the Blighgovernment promised Queenslanders a jobs plan but, 12 months on, no plan ...

Speech byFiona SimpsonMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard Thursday, 10 June 2010APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILL; REVENUE LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMs SIMPSON (Maroochydore—LNP) (2.55 pm): This Labor budget is highway robbery. A quarter ofa ...

Speech byFiona SimpsonMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard Wednesday, 4 August 2010APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL AND APPROPRIATION BILL: ESTIMATES COMMITTEE CMs SIMPSON (Maroochydore—LNP) (4.46 pm): There has been something of a ‘rail to Damascus’experience for ...

Speech byFiona SimpsonMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard Wednesday, 4 August 2010DRIVERS’ LICENCES, FEE INCREASESMs SIMPSON (Maroochydore—LNP) (11.52am): Yesterday I tabled an e-petition of 75,000Queenslanders who are having their say because they are fed up with ...

Speech byFiona SimpsonMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard Thursday, 5 August 2010NOTICE OF MOTIONDisallowance of Statutory InstrumentMs SIMPSON (Maroochydore—LNP) (10.29 am): I give notice that I will move—The disallowance of Transport Legislation (Fees) Amendment ...

Speech byFiona SimpsonMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard Wednesday, 18 August 2010MOTION: NATIONAL BROADBAND NETWORKMs SIMPSON (Maroochydore—LNP) (4.55 pm): Remember when Labor and Kevin Rudd claimedto be economic conservatives? Well they dumped that pretence ...

Speech byFiona SimpsonMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard Tuesday, 31 August 2010MOTOR ACCIDENT INSURANCE AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMs SIMPSON (Maroochydore—LNP) (3.16pm): The Motor Accident Insurance and OtherLegislation Amendment Bill makes three ...

Speech byFiona SimpsonMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard Wednesday, 1 September 2010CONNECTING SEQ 2031Ms SIMPSON (Maroochydore—LNP) (11.35 am): Actions speak louder than words. Thus no-onebelieves the Premier when she promises a rail revolution after a decade of ...

Speech byFiona SimpsonMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard Wednesday, 1 September 2010MOTION: SALE OF PUBLIC ASSETSMs SIMPSON (Maroochydore—LNP) (5.56pm): This is a Labor government that is in crisisbecause it has sold out its grassroots members. It has sold out ...

Speech byFiona SimpsonMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard Tuesday, 26 October 2010MANUFACTURED HOMES (RESIDENTIAL PARKS) AMENDMENT BILLMs SIMPSON (Maroochydore—LNP) (9.02 pm): Affordable housing means having housing options.Manufactured home parks used to provide ...

Speech byFiona SimpsonMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard Wednesday, 27 October 2010TILT TRAINS; GO CARDMs SIMPSON (Maroochydore—LNP) (11.40 am): I welcome the news about the new tilt trainbecause that is positive for Queensland. I call on the government to go a ...

Speech byFiona SimpsonMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard Wednesday, 24 November 2010URBAN LAND DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY AMENDMENT REGULATION: DISALLOWANCE OF STATUTORY INSTRUMENTMs SIMPSON (Maroochydore—LNP) (8.19pm): There is a clear message here tonight. ...

Speech byFiona SimpsonMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard Thursday, 25 November 2010WATER AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMs SIMPSON (Maroochydore—LNP) (12.46 pm): When this government has a crisis it creates abureaucracy. It is this spaghetti network of water ...

Speech byFiona SimpsonMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard Thursday, 5 August 2010APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL AND APPROPRIATION BILL: ESTIMATES COMMITTEE DMs SIMPSON (Maroochydore—LNP) (11.45 am): I wish to speak specifically to the portfolio of MainRoads. Our ...

Speech byFiona SimpsonMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard Wednesday, 18 August 2010TRANSPORT LEGISLATION (FEES) AMENDMENT REGULATION (NO. 1)Disallowance of Statutory InstrumentMs SIMPSON (Maroochydore—LNP) (7.45 pm): I move—That subordinate legislation No. 100 of ...

Speech byFiona SimpsonMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard Wednesday, 18 August 2010BLIGH LABOR GOVERNMENTMs SIMPSON (Maroochydore—LNP) (11.37 am): When Premier Anna Bligh and Labor say thatthey are from the government and they are here to help, watch out for their ...

Speech byFiona SimpsonMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard Tuesday, 14 September 2010DRIVERS’ LICENCESMs SIMPSON (Maroochydore—LNP) (12.09 pm): Labor’s answer to a problem is to throw money atit, to not demand value for money and then to make the people pay for the ...

Speech byFiona SimpsonMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard Thursday, 16 September 2010LAND VALUATION BILLMs SIMPSON (Maroochydore—LNP) (5.31 pm): Land tax revenue to the state has more thandoubled in the last three years. There is a need for reform of the Valuation ...

Speech byFiona SimpsonMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard Wednesday, 6 October 2010SHEN NENG 1, MILLER REPORTMs SIMPSON (Maroochydore—LNP) (11.45 am): The Bligh Labor government has learnt little fromits mistakes with a report into the Shen Neng 1 catastrophe ...

Speech byFiona SimpsonMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard Tuesday, 9 March 2010VALUATION OF LAND AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMs SIMPSON (Maroochydore—LNP) (7.48 pm): We heard the Oscar rating given by the memberfor Gympie of this government’s performance, ...

Speech byFiona SimpsonMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard Tuesday, 23 March 2010TRANSPORT PLANNINGMs SIMPSON (Maroochydore—LNP) (11.50am): Where is the integrated regional transportplanning which is supposed to be focusing and strategically driving how $7 billion ...

Speech byFiona SimpsonMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard Wednesday, 24 March 2010TRANSPORT AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL; TRANSPORT OPERATIONS (ROAD USE MANAGEMENT-INTERLOCKS) AMENDMENT BILLMs SIMPSON (Maroochydore—LNP) (4.59 pm): This bill amends 14 ...

Speech byFiona SimpsonMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard Wednesday, 14 April 2010MOTION: ELECTRONIC VESSEL MONITORING SYSTEMMs SIMPSON (Maroochydore—LNP) (5.40 pm): I rise to support the motion of the Leader of theOpposition. Rat-running ships in the Great ...

Speech byFiona SimpsonMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard Tuesday, 18 May 2010TRANSPORT AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL (NO. 2)Ms SIMPSON (Maroochydore—LNP) (2.49 pm): This bill before the House amends 25 acts and 12regulations. Some of the changes are ...

Speech byFiona SimpsonMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard Thursday, 25 February 2010TRANSPORT (RAIL SAFETY) BILLMs SIMPSON (Maroochydore—LNP) (2.34 pm): The future of our transport network depends onhaving a safe and reliable rail and road network. The legislation ...

Speech byFiona SimpsonMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard Thursday, 25 February 2010CALOUNDRA AIRPORTMs SIMPSON (Maroochydore—LNP) (7.16 pm): What we have seen under this government is alack of leadership in regard to regional aviation policy. In 2014 the leases ...

Speech byFiona SimpsonMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard Tuesday, 9 February 2010GO CARDMs SIMPSON (Maroochydore—LNP) (12.47 pm): You cannot fix what you will not admit is faulty.Unfortunately for commuters on the public transport network, this government is ...

Speech byFiona SimpsonMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard Wednesday, 10 February 2010MOTION: SALE OF PUBLIC ASSETS; CALL FOR PRODUCTION OF DOCUMENTSMs SIMPSON (Maroochydore—LNP) (6.04pm): It is a bit rich hearing the transport ministerclaiming that this is all a ...

Speech byFiona SimpsonMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard Wednesday, 10 February 2010SURROGACY BILL; FAMILY (SURROGACY) BILLMs SIMPSON (Maroochydore—LNP) (10.10 pm): Children can be the greatest joy in people’s lives.It is natural for people to want to do whatever ...

Speech byFiona SimpsonMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard Thursday, 11 February 2010MOTION: SOUTH EAST QUEENSLAND REGIONAL PLANMs SIMPSON (Maroochydore—LNP) (8.47 pm): The LNP supports the South East QueenslandRegional Plan concept, as it is necessary to have a ...

Speech byFiona SimpsonMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard Wednesday, 24 March 2010MOTION: SALE OF PUBLIC ASSETSMs SIMPSON (Maroochydore—LNP) (5.56 pm): We have just heard a diatribe from the Minister forClimate Change and Sustainability and, coming a minister who ...