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Speech By James Martin MEMBER FOR STRETTON Record of Proceedings, 24 August 2023 TRANSPORT AND RESOURCES COMMITTEE Report, Motion to Take Note Mr MARTIN (Stretton—ALP) (3.36 pm): I rise to speak to the Transport and Resources Committee report No. 26, ...
Speech By James Martin MEMBER FOR STRETTON Record of Proceedings, 13 September 2023 JUSTICE AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr MARTIN (Stretton—ALP) (2.00 pm): I rise to support the Justice and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2023 which encompasses a ...
Speech By James Martin MEMBER FOR STRETTON Record of Proceedings, 14 September 2023 WATER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr MARTIN (Stretton—ALP) (4.49 pm): I rise to support the Water Legislation Amendment Bill. Water is the most vital resource we have, so it ...
Speech By James Martin MEMBER FOR STRETTON Record of Proceedings, 10 October 2023 ADJOURNMENT Moon Festival Mr MARTIN (Stretton—ALP) (7.22 pm): Happy Moon Festival. The Moon Festival or Mid-Autumn Festival falls on the 15th day of the eighth month of the ...
Speech By James Martin MEMBER FOR STRETTON Record of Proceedings, 10 October 2023 GAS SUPPLY AND OTHER LEGISLATION (HYDROGEN INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT) AMENDMENT BILL Mr MARTIN (Stretton—ALP) (5.03 pm): I rise to support the Gas Supply and Other Legislation ...
Speech By James Martin MEMBER FOR STRETTON Record of Proceedings, 11 October 2023 CRIMINAL CODE (SERIOUS VILIFICATION AND HATE CRIMES) AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr MARTIN (Stretton—ALP) (4.40 pm): I rise to support the Criminal Code (Serious ...
Speech By James Martin MEMBER FOR STRETTON Record of Proceedings, 12 October 2023 TRANSPORT AND RESOURCES COMMITTEE Report, Motion to Take Note Mr MARTIN (Stretton—ALP) (3.46 pm): I rise to speak to the Transport and Resources Committee report on ...
Speech By James Martin MEMBER FOR STRETTON Record of Proceedings, 25 October 2023 TOW TRUCK BILL Mr MARTIN (Stretton—ALP) (4.34 pm): I rise to support the Tow Truck Bill 2023. The bill will deliver a modern tow truck scheme in Queensland that is responsive ...
Speech By James Martin MEMBER FOR STRETTON Record of Proceedings, 26 October 2023 TRANSPORT AND RESOURCES COMMITTEE Report, Motion to Take Note Mr MARTIN (Stretton—ALP) (3.31 pm): I rise to speak on the parliamentary Transport and Resources Committee’s ...
Speech By James Martin MEMBER FOR STRETTON Record of Proceedings, 29 November 2023 ADJOURNMENT Middle East Mr MARTIN (Stretton—ALP) (7.09 pm): I rise to speak on the ongoing conflict in the Middle East and the very real impact that this unfolding human ...
Speech By James Martin MEMBER FOR STRETTON Record of Proceedings, 29 November 2023 MOTION Liberal National Party, Cuts Mr MARTIN (Stretton—ALP) (4.41 pm): When it comes to LNP priorities, each and every Queenslander needs to fear. LNP priorities are very ...
Speech By James Martin MEMBER FOR STRETTON Record of Proceedings, 30 November 2023 TRANSPORT AND RESOURCES COMMITTEE Report, Motion to take Note Mr MARTIN (Stretton—ALP) (3.51 pm): I rise to speak on the Transport and Resources Committee report No. 31 on ...
Speech By James Martin MEMBER FOR STRETTON Record of Proceedings, 23 August 2023 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL APPROPRIATION BILL Consideration in Detail (Cognate Debate) Appropriation Bill Transport and Resources Committee, Report Mr MARTIN ...
Speech By James Martin MEMBER FOR STRETTON Record of Proceedings, 23 May 2023 WASTE REDUCTION AND RECYCLING AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr MARTIN (Stretton—ALP) (5.54 pm): I rise to support the Waste Reduction and Recycling and Other Legislation ...
Speech By James Martin MEMBER FOR STRETTON Record of Proceedings, 15 June 2023 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILL; REVENUE LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr MARTIN (Stretton—ALP) (4.47 pm): I rise to address the Palaszczuk government’s ...
Speech By James Martin MEMBER FOR STRETTON Record of Proceedings, 22 August 2023 LIQUID FUEL SUPPLY (MINIMUM BIOBASED PETROL CONTENT) AMENDMENT BILL Mr MARTIN (Stretton—ALP) (6.24 pm): I rise to speak on the Liquid Fuel Supply (Minimum Biobased Petrol ...
Speech By James Martin MEMBER FOR STRETTON Record of Proceedings, 22 August 2023 ADJOURNMENT Stretton Electorate, Queensland Day Awards Mr MARTIN (Stretton—ALP) (7.27 pm): I rise to recognise some fantastic Stretton locals, winners of the annual Stretton ...
Speech By James Martin MEMBER FOR STRETTON Record of Proceedings, 19 April 2023 HEALTH AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr MARTIN (Stretton—ALP) (11.51 am): I would like to start by acknowledging the commitment of the Minister for Health as well as the ...
Speech By James Martin MEMBER FOR STRETTON Record of Proceedings, 20 April 2023 ADJOURNMENT Burndy Cable Support Systems Mr MARTIN (Stretton—ALP) (6.25 pm): I rise to recognise a fantastic local manufacturer in my electorate of Stretton. Burndy Cable Support ...
Speech By James Martin MEMBER FOR STRETTON Record of Proceedings, 20 April 2023 TRANSPORT AND RESOURCES COMMITTEE Report, Motion to Take Note Mr MARTIN (Stretton—ALP) (3.28 pm): Mr Deputy Speaker— Ms Pugh: Happy birthday! Mr MARTIN: I take that ...
Speech By James Martin MEMBER FOR STRETTON Record of Proceedings, 11 May 2023 ADJOURNMENT Australian Sikh Games Mr MARTIN (Stretton—ALP) (5.08 pm): Madam Deputy Speaker, ‘sat sri akal’ to you and all the members of this place. That is a traditional greeting ...
Speech By James Martin MEMBER FOR STRETTON Record of Proceedings, 23 February 2023 LAND AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr MARTIN (Stretton—ALP) (4.25 pm): I would like to start by acknowledging the efforts of the Minister for Resources in developing ...
Speech By James Martin MEMBER FOR STRETTON Record of Proceedings, 15 March 2023 STRENGTHENING COMMUNITY SAFETY BILL Mr MARTIN (Stretton—ALP) (4.11 pm): I rise to speak in support of the Strengthening Community Safety Bill. The bill strengthens Queensland’s ...
Speech By James Martin MEMBER FOR STRETTON Record of Proceedings, 30 March 2023 ADJOURNMENT Stretton Electorate, Small Business Awards Mr MARTIN (Stretton—ALP) (6.21 pm): I rise to celebrate and commend the many fantastic businesses in my electorate. Our ...
Speech By James Martin MEMBER FOR STRETTON Record of Proceedings, 21 February 2023 ADJOURNMENT Stretton Electorate, Lunar New Year Mr MARTIN (Stretton—ALP) (7.21 pm): Lunar New Year is always a very busy time in the Stretton electorate. We are so fortunate ...
Speech By James Martin MEMBER FOR STRETTON Record of Proceedings, 16 April 2024 LAND AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL (NO. 2) Mr MARTIN (Stretton—ALP) (12.25 pm): I rise to support the Land and Other Legislation Amendment Bill (No. 2) 2023 and I commend ...
Speech By James Martin MEMBER FOR STRETTON Record of Proceedings, 17 April 2024 HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE Report, Motion to Take Note Mr MARTIN (Stretton—ALP) (2.01 pm): I rise to support the Health and Environment Committee Report No. 38, 57th ...
Speech By James Martin MEMBER FOR STRETTON Record of Proceedings, 18 April 2024 AGRICULTURE AND FISHERIES AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr MARTIN (Stretton—ALP) (4.59 pm): I rise to speak in support of the Agriculture and Fisheries and Other ...
Speech By James Martin MEMBER FOR STRETTON Record of Proceedings, 1 May 2024 ADJOURNMENT Liberal National Party, Performance Mr MARTIN (Stretton—ALP) (7.24 pm): The upcoming election will be close, and the polls are currently suggesting that by the end of ...
Speech By James Martin MEMBER FOR STRETTON Record of Proceedings, 14 February 2024 TRANSPORT AND RESOURCES COMMITTEE Report, Motion to Take Note Mr MARTIN (Stretton—ALP) (2.31 pm): I rise to speak in support of Transport and Resources Committee Report No. ...
Speech By James Martin MEMBER FOR STRETTON Record of Proceedings, 14 February 2024 ADJOURNMENT Lunar New Year Mr MARTIN (Stretton—ALP) (7.22 pm): Lunar New Year is always a very busy time in the Stretton electorate. We are home to people who have come from ...
Speech By James Martin MEMBER FOR STRETTON Record of Proceedings, 19 March 2024 ADJOURNMENT One Nation Mr MARTIN (Stretton—ALP) (7.16 pm): In 1996 an elected senator of Queensland disgracefully stood up in the Australian Parliament and said— I believe we are ...
Speech By James Martin MEMBER FOR STRETTON Record of Proceedings, 19 March 2024 PHARMACY BUSINESS OWNERSHIP BILL Mr MARTIN (Stretton—ALP) (4.59 pm): I rise to support the Pharmacy Business Ownership Bill 2023 which will replace the 2001 act with a modern and ...
Speech By James Martin MEMBER FOR STRETTON Record of Proceedings, 20 March 2024 WORK HEALTH SAFETY AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr MARTIN (Stretton—ALP) (4.23 pm): I rise in support of the Work Health and Safety and Other Legislation Amendment Bill. ...
Speech By James Martin MEMBER FOR STRETTON Record of Proceedings, 21 March 2024 WORK HEALTH AND SAFETY AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Resumed from 20 March (see p. 790), on motion of Ms Grace— That the bill be now read a second time. Mr MARTIN ...
Speech By James Martin MEMBER FOR STRETTON Record of Proceedings, 16 April 2024 ADJOURNMENT Health System Mr MARTIN (Stretton—ALP) (7.25 pm): On this side of the House we support good quality, universal health care for all Queenslanders. In my electorate of ...
Speech By James Martin MEMBER FOR STRETTON Record of Proceedings, 22 May 2024 RESIDENTIAL TENANCIES AND ROOMING ACCOMMODATION AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL; MANUFACTURED HOMES (RESIDENTIAL PARKS) AMENDMENT BILL Mr MARTIN (Stretton—ALP) (7.05 pm): I ...
Speech By James Martin MEMBER FOR STRETTON Record of Proceedings, 21 May 2024 CHEAPER POWER (SUPPLEMENTARY APPROPRIATION BILL) Mr MARTIN (Stretton—ALP) (7.12 pm): Talking and listening to locals in my community, I want them to know that cost-of-living ...
Speech By James Martin MEMBER FOR STRETTON Record of Proceedings, 26 October 2021 ADJOURNMENT Polio Mr MARTIN (Stretton—ALP) (7.22 pm): I rise to recognise Rotarians in my electorate and around the world who have donated their time and money to a very ...
Speech By James Martin MEMBER FOR STRETTON Record of Proceedings, 27 October 2021 MOTION Queensland Building and Construction Commission Mr MARTIN (Stretton—ALP) (5.46 pm): Week after week those opposite have come into this House and sought to undermine ...
Speech By James Martin MEMBER FOR STRETTON Record of Proceedings, 18 November 2021 PRIVATE MEMBERS' STATEMENT Stretton Electorate, Diwali Mr MARTIN (Stretton—ALP) (2.34 pm): I rise today to wish Queenslanders and the residents of Stretton and their family ...
Speech By James Martin MEMBER FOR STRETTON Record of Proceedings, 18 November 2021 TRANSPORT AND RESOURCES COMMITTEE Report, Motion to Take Note Mr MARTIN (Stretton—ALP) (3.06 pm): I rise today to speak to the Transport and Resources Committee’s report No. ...
Speech By James Martin MEMBER FOR STRETTON Record of Proceedings, 1 December 2021 BRISBANE OLYMPIC AND PARALYMPIC GAMES ARRANGEMENTS BILL 2021 Mr MARTIN (Stretton—ALP) (3.10 pm): Today I am pleased to talk about the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity that ...
Speech By James Martin MEMBER FOR STRETTON Record of Proceedings, 2 December 2021 TRANSPORT AND RESOURCES COMMITTEE Report, Motion to Take Note Mr MARTIN (Stretton—ALP) (3.26 pm): I rise to speak on committee report No. 12 of the Transport and Resources ...
Speech By James Martin MEMBER FOR STRETTON Record of Proceedings, 2 December 2021 PRIVATE MEMBERS' STATEMENT Stretton Electorate, Bus Services Mr MARTIN (Stretton—ALP) (2.47 pm): I rise to share some fantastic news for the people of Stretton: the residents ...
Speech By James Martin MEMBER FOR STRETTON Record of Proceedings, 14 October 2021 PRIVATE MEMBERS' STATEMENT Stretton Electorate, Badminton Mr MARTIN (Stretton—ALP) (2.56 pm): I rise to speak about the fastest racquet sport in the world—faster than tennis ...
Speech By James Martin MEMBER FOR STRETTON Record of Proceedings, 31 August 2021 INAUGURAL SPEECH Mr MARTIN (Stretton—ALP) (2.55 pm): Mr Speaker, I would like to start by acknowledging the traditional owners and pay my respects to elders past, present and ...
Speech By James Martin MEMBER FOR STRETTON Record of Proceedings, 2 September 2021 MOTION OF CONDOLENCE Pegg, Mr D Mr MARTIN (Stretton—ALP) (3.20 pm): I rise to pay tribute to a great man, a great Labor member of parliament and a great mate, Duncan Pegg, the ...
Speech By James Martin MEMBER FOR STRETTON Record of Proceedings, 15 September 2021 VOLUNTARY ASSISTED DYING BILL Mr MARTIN (Stretton—ALP) (6.15 pm): I have heard many people say that the vote members cast in this place will be one of the most significant ...
Speech By James Martin MEMBER FOR STRETTON Record of Proceedings, 15 September 2021 ADJOURNMENT Stretton Electorate, Onam Celebration Mr MARTIN (Stretton—ALP) (9.18 pm): The electorate of Stretton is lucky to be home to so many different multicultural ...
Speech By James Martin MEMBER FOR STRETTON Record of Proceedings, 23 February 2022 ADJOURNMENT Stretton Electorate, Infrastructure Mr MARTIN (Stretton—ALP) (7.28 pm): My electorate of Stretton is a fantastic place to be. We have great schools, businesses ...
Speech By James Martin MEMBER FOR STRETTON Record of Proceedings, 30 March 2022 MOTION Sunshine Coast, Rail Infrastructure Mr MARTIN (Stretton—ALP) (5.45 pm): I rise to support the amendment moved by the member for Miller. When it comes to infrastructure, ...
Speech By James Martin MEMBER FOR STRETTON Record of Proceedings, 30 March 2022 ADJOURNMENT Health System, Investment Mr MARTIN (Stretton—ALP) (6.38 pm): I am proud to be part of a government that is committed to high-quality health care for Queenslanders. ...
Speech By James Martin MEMBER FOR STRETTON Record of Proceedings, 31 March 2022 PUBLIC HEALTH AND OTHER LEGISLATION (EXTENSION OF EXPIRING PROVISIONS) AMENDMENT BILL Mr MARTIN (Stretton—ALP) (4.25 pm): I do not know about other members in this place, but I ...
Speech By James Martin MEMBER FOR STRETTON Record of Proceedings, 24 May 2022 BUILDING AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr MARTIN (Stretton—ALP) (5.45 pm): I rise to speak on the Building and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2022. The bill amends a range ...
Speech By James Martin MEMBER FOR STRETTON Record of Proceedings, 26 May 2022 ADJOURNMENT Stretton Electorate, Lions Clubs Mr MARTIN (Stretton—ALP) (6.28 pm): I would like to recognise the extraordinary achievements of local Lions clubs and their members. ...
Speech By James Martin MEMBER FOR STRETTON Record of Proceedings, 23 June 2022 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL APPROPRIATION BILL REVENUE LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr MARTIN (Stretton—ALP) (4.00 pm): I rise to support the Palaszczuk government’s ...
Speech By James Martin MEMBER FOR STRETTON Record of Proceedings, 17 August 2022 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL APPROPRIATION BILL Consideration in Detail (Cognate Debate) Appropriation Bill Transport and Resources Committee, Report Mr MARTIN (Stretton—ALP) ...
Speech By James Martin MEMBER FOR STRETTON Record of Proceedings, 17 August 2022 ADJOURNMENT Stretton Electorate, Bus Services Mr MARTIN (Stretton—ALP) (7.23 pm): It has been a big week in Stretton with the opening of a brand new bus stop outside Stretton ...
Speech By James Martin MEMBER FOR STRETTON Record of Proceedings, 18 August 2022 LEGAL AFFAIRS AND SAFETY COMMITTEE Report, Motion to Take Note Mr MARTIN (Stretton—ALP) (3.31 pm): I rise to support the committee report No. 22 of the Legal Affairs and Safety ...
Speech By James Martin MEMBER FOR STRETTON Record of Proceedings, 1 December 2022 ANIMAL CARE AND PROTECTION AMENDMENT BILL Mr MARTIN (Stretton—ALP) (4.42 pm): I rise to support the bill, but before I make my contribution on the bill I want to address some ...
Speech By James Martin MEMBER FOR STRETTON Record of Proceedings, 1 December 2022 ADJOURNMENT Stretton Electorate Mr MARTIN (Stretton—ALP) (6.22 pm): It has been another big year in the Stretton electorate. Our community has had a huge win in this year’s ...
Speech By James Martin MEMBER FOR STRETTON Record of Proceedings, 30 August 2022 TRANSPORT LEGISLATION (ROAD SAFETY AND OTHER MATTERS) AMENDMENT BILL Mr MARTIN (Stretton—ALP) (3.42 pm): I rise to speak in support of the Transport Legislation (Road Safety and ...
Speech By James Martin MEMBER FOR STRETTON Record of Proceedings, 1 September 2022 PRIVATE MEMBERS' STATEMENT Halal Snack Pack; Bowel Cancer Mr MARTIN (Stretton—ALP) (2.45 pm): I rise today to recognise a legendary dish topped with the holy trinity of ...
Speech By James Martin MEMBER FOR STRETTON Record of Proceedings, 12 October 2022 FOOD (LABELLING OF SEAFOOD) AMENDMENT BILL Mr MARTIN (Stretton—ALP) (5.37 pm): I rise to speak to the Food (Labelling of Seafood) Amendment Bill. This bill seeks to mandate ...
Speech By James Martin MEMBER FOR STRETTON Record of Proceedings, 28 October 2022 ADJOURNMENT Stretton Electorate, Policing Mr MARTIN (Stretton—ALP) (12.33 pm): I rise to commend the hardworking women and men of the Queensland Police Service in my local ...
Speech By James Martin MEMBER FOR STRETTON Record of Proceedings, 8 November 2022 COAL MINING SAFETY AND HEALTH AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr MARTIN (Stretton—ALP) (5.53 pm): I start by acknowledging the commitment of the member for Callide to ...
Speech By James Martin MEMBER FOR STRETTON Record of Proceedings, 10 November 2022 PRIVATE MEMBERS' STATEMENT Stretton Electorate, Schools Mr MARTIN (Stretton—ALP) (2.09 pm): I rise to commend some of the outstanding achievements of the schools and students ...
Speech By James Martin MEMBER FOR STRETTON Record of Proceedings, 29 November 2022 INTEGRITY AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL PUBLIC SECTOR BILL Mr MARTIN (Stretton—ALP) (6.35 pm): I rise to speak in support of the Integrity and Other Legislation ...
Speech By James Martin MEMBER FOR STRETTON Record of Proceedings, 17 March 2022 PRIVATE MEMBERS' STATEMENT Stretton Electorate, Businesses Mr MARTIN (Stretton—ALP) (2.09 pm): I am proud to be part of a government that is committed to supporting Queensland ...
Speech By James Martin MEMBER FOR STRETTON Record of Proceedings, 14 June 2024 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILL; REVENUE AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL; STATE FINANCIAL INSTRUCTIONS AND METWAY MERGER AMENDMENT BILL Mr MARTIN ...
Speech By James Martin MEMBER FOR STRETTON Record of Proceedings, 2 April 2025 ADJOURNMENT Ramadan Mr MARTIN (Stretton—ALP) (9.18 pm): I rise to wish the Muslim community in Stretton a joyful Eid—Eid Mubarak. Our electorate is blessed with a rich mix of ...
Speech By James Martin MEMBER FOR STRETTON Record of Proceedings, 20 August 2024 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL APPROPRIATION BILL APPR OPR IATION (PARL IAMENT) B ILL; APPR OPRIATION BILL Consideration in Detail (Cognate Debate) Appropriation Bill ...
Speech By James Martin MEMBER FOR STRETTON Record of Proceedings, 28 November 2024 ADDRESS-IN-REPLY Mr MARTIN (Stretton—ALP) (6.02 pm): I start by acknowledging the traditional owners of the land on which we meet and I pay my respects to elders past, present ...
Speech By James Martin MEMBER FOR STRETTON Record of Proceedings, 30 April 2025 ADJOURNMENT Federal Election, One Nation Mr MARTIN (Stretton—ALP) (9.06 pm): I rise to speak about the dangerous alliance between Peter Dutton’s federal LNP and the toxic One ...
Speech By James Martin MEMBER FOR STRETTON Record of Proceedings, 12 March 2025 QUEENSLAND PRODUCTIVITY COMMISSION BILL Mr MARTIN (Stretton—ALP) (4.31 pm): It is an interesting experience to follow the member for Chatsworth. I remind the House that the ...
Speech By James Martin MEMBER FOR STRETTON Record of Proceedings, 10 December 2024 FISHERIES (STRUCTURAL REFORM STAGE 2) AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT REGULATION Disallowance of Statutory Instrument Mr MARTIN (Stretton—ALP) (5.32 pm): I rise to oppose this ...
Speech By James Martin MEMBER FOR STRETTON Record of Proceedings, 19 February 2025 ADJOURNMENT Lunar New Year Mr MARTIN (Stretton—ALP) (9.12 pm): Lunar New Year is always a very busy time of year in the Stretton electorate. We are home to people who have ...