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Speech By Kim Richards MEMBER FOR REDLANDS Record of Proceedings, 20 March 2018 MAIDEN SPEECH Ms RICHARDS (Redlands—ALP) (4.54 pm): Mr Speaker, thank you for your support during my campaign. It was wonderful to have you visit the Redlands. I would like to ...

Speech By Kim Richards MEMBER FOR REDLANDS Record of Proceedings, 2 May 2018 VEGETATION MANAGEMENT AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Ms RICHARDS (Redlands—ALP) (11.59 am): I proudly rise in this House today to speak to the Vegetation Management and Other ...

Speech By Kim Richards MEMBER FOR REDLANDS Record of Proceedings, 2 May 2018 ADJOURNMENT Redlands Electorate, Educators Ms RICHARDS (Redlands—ALP) (7.04 pm): I start by offering my condolences to the Webber family on the passing of much-loved local John ...

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

Speech By Kim Richards MEMBER FOR REDLANDS Record of Proceedings, 16 May 2018 MOTION Water Prices Ms RICHARDS (Redlands—ALP) (5.14 pm): I rise to oppose the motion and the rubbish from those opposite who oppose investment in any form of infrastructure unless ...

Speech By Kim Richards MEMBER FOR REDLANDS Record of Proceedings, 13 June 2018 PRIVATE MEMBERS' STATEMENTS Redlands Electorate, Skilling Queenslanders for Work Ms RICHARDS (Redlands—ALP) (2.28 pm): I rise to talk about the enormous value the Skilling ...

Speech By Kim Richards MEMBER FOR REDLANDS Record of Proceedings, 15 June 2018 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILL; REVENUE LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL; BETTING TAX BILL Ms RICHARDS (Redlands—ALP) (2.25 pm): Today in the House I rise proudly ...

Speech By Kim Richards MEMBER FOR REDLANDS Record of Proceedings, 30 October 2018 REVENUE AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL; APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL (NO. 2); AND APPROPRIATION BILL (NO. 2) Ms RICHARDS (Redlands—ALP) (3.04 pm): I rise today to ...

Speech By Kim Richards MEMBER FOR REDLANDS Record of Proceedings, 1 November 2018 ADJOURNMENT Redlands Electorate; War on Wrecks Taskforce Ms RICHARDS (Redlands—ALP) (6.22 pm): In the month of October we celebrate our educators. I take this opportunity to ...

Speech By Kim Richards MEMBER FOR REDLANDS Record of Proceedings, 13 November 2018 ADJOURNMENT Redlands Electorate Ms RICHARDS (Redlands—ALP) (7.18 pm): Last Friday night I had the privilege of attending another wonderful school graduation. It was for the ...

Speech By Kim Richards MEMBER FOR REDLANDS Record of Proceedings, 14 November 2018 MOTION Shark Control Program, Inquiry Ms RICHARDS (Redlands—ALP) (5.34 pm): I rise to speak against the motion. This motion will do nothing to improve swimmer safety, nothing ...

Speech By Kim Richards MEMBER FOR REDLANDS Record of Proceedings, 14 November 2018 MINERAL AND ENERGY RESOURCES (FINANCIAL PROVISIONING) BILL Ms RICHARDS (Redlands—ALP) (2.04 pm): I rise in this House today to speak in support of the Mineral and Energy ...

Speech By Kim Richards MEMBER FOR REDLANDS Record of Proceedings, 21 August 2018 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILL Economics and Governance Committee, Report Ms RICHARDS (Redlands—ALP) (6.43 pm): I rise proudly today to speak to the ...

Speech By Kim Richards MEMBER FOR REDLANDS Record of Proceedings, 21 August 2018 LOCAL GOVERNMENT (DISSOLUTION OF IPSWICH CITY COUNCIL) BILL Ms RICHARDS (Redlands—ALP) (4.27 pm): Today is a really sad day. I think it is fair to say that we have seen some of ...

Speech By Kim Richards MEMBER FOR REDLANDS Record of Proceedings, 23 August 2018 PRIVATE MEMBERS' STATEMENTS War on Wrecks Task Force Ms RICHARDS (Redlands—ALP) (2.13 pm): Queensland is renowned for its magnificent coastline, beaches and waterways. We love ...

Speech By Kim Richards MEMBER FOR REDLANDS Record of Proceedings, 5 September 2018 DISABILITY SERVICES AND OTHER LEGISLATION (WORKER SCREENING) AMENDMENT BILL Ms RICHARDS (Redlands—ALP) (4.38 pm): I rise to make a short contribution to the debate on the ...

Speech By Kim Richards MEMBER FOR REDLANDS Record of Proceedings, 6 September 2018 PRIVATE MEMBERS' STATEMENTS Redlands District Special School Ms RICHARDS (Redlands—ALP) (2.52 pm): If any member is in the Redlands on Friday, 21 September, I ask them to ...

Speech By Kim Richards MEMBER FOR REDLANDS Record of Proceedings, 20 September 2018 PRIVATE MEMBERS' STATEMENTS Redlands Electorate, Coffee with a Cop Ms RICHARDS (Redlands—ALP) (2.09 pm): Like my good friend the member for Thuringowa, I rise to talk about ...

Speech By Kim Richards MEMBER FOR REDLANDS Record of Proceedings, 16 October 2018 TERMINATION OF PREGNANCY BILL Ms RICHARDS (Redlands—ALP) (3.26 pm): I rise in this House today to speak to the importance of the potential historic change to the 1899 Criminal ...

Speech By Kim Richards MEMBER FOR REDLANDS Record of Proceedings, 16 October 2018 ADJOURNMENT Redlands Electorate Ms RICHARDS (Redlands—ALP) (7.22 pm): It has been a huge few weeks across the Redlands community. We have had the Southern Moreton Bay Islands ...

Speech By Kim Richards MEMBER FOR REDLANDS Record of Proceedings, 14 May 2019 ADJOURNMENT Redlands Electorate, Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Month Ms RICHARDS (Redlands—ALP) (7.03 pm): May in Queensland marks Domestic and Family Violence ...

Speech By Kim Richards MEMBER FOR REDLANDS Record of Proceedings, 13 June 2019 ADJOURNMENT Redlands Electorate, Volunteers Ms RICHARDS (Redlands—ALP) (1.55 am): Volunteers are at the heart of my Redlands community. Winston Churchill said— You make a living ...

Speech By Kim Richards MEMBER FOR REDLANDS Record of Proceedings, 13 June 2019 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILL; REVENUE AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Ms RICHARDS (Redlands—ALP) (11.28 pm): I rise proudly in this House today to ...

Speech By Kim Richards MEMBER FOR REDLANDS Record of Proceedings, 20 August 2019 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL APPROPRIATION BILL Consideration in Detail (Cognate Debate) Appropriation Bill Economics and Governance Committee, Report Ms RICHARDS ...

Speech By Kim Richards MEMBER FOR REDLANDS Record of Proceedings, 21 August 2019 ADJOURNMENT Redlands Electorate Ms RICHARDS (Redlands—ALP) (7.19 pm): If you had asked me if I would ever play Rugby League, I would probably have said you were a bit crazy, but ...

Speech By Kim Richards MEMBER FOR REDLANDS Record of Proceedings, 4 September 2019 ADJOURNMENT Operation Energise; Port of Townsville Ms RICHARDS (Redlands—ALP) (7.11 pm): This week we saw the kick-off of Energy Queensland’s annual electricity safety ...

Speech By Kim Richards MEMBER FOR REDLANDS Record of Proceedings, 19 September 2019 PRIVATE MEMBER'S STATEMENT O’Neill, Ms S; Redlands Electorate, Emergency Services Ms RICHARDS (Redlands—ALP) (2.09 pm): Our Redlands community lost an incredible lady on ...

Speech By Kim Richards MEMBER FOR REDLANDS Record of Proceedings, 28 March 2019 ADJOURNMENT Redlands Electorate, Women Ms RICHARDS (Redlands—ALP) (6.16 pm): On behalf of my community, I give our thoughts and prayers to the families affected by the ...

Speech By Kim Richards MEMBER FOR REDLANDS Record of Proceedings, 27 March 2019 NATURE CONSERVATION (SPECIAL WILDLIFE RESERVES) AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Ms RICHARDS (Redlands—ALP) (12.41 pm): I rise to make a short contribution in support of the ...

Speech By Kim Richards MEMBER FOR REDLANDS Record of Proceedings, 2 April 2019 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Ms RICHARDS (Redlands—ALP) (4.25 pm): I rise in the House to make a contribution in support of the Economic Development ...

Speech By Kim Richards MEMBER FOR REDLANDS Record of Proceedings, 3 April 2019 QUEENSLAND CIVIL AND ADMINISTRATIVE TRIBUNAL AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Ms RICHARDS (Redlands—ALP) (11.50 am): I rise to make a brief contribution to the Queensland ...

Speech By Kim Richards MEMBER FOR REDLANDS Record of Proceedings, 3 April 2019 ADJOURNMENT Redlands Electorate Ms RICHARDS (Redlands—ALP) (7.09 pm): Last week, Redlands and our Labor Party lost a stalwart in Bill Jennings. Bill was a life member of the Labor ...

Speech By Kim Richards MEMBER FOR REDLANDS Record of Proceedings, 2 May 2019 PRIVATE MEMBERS' STATEMENTS Redlands Electorate Ms RICHARDS (Redlands—ALP) (2.30 pm): The Palaszczuk government is continuing to deliver on economic and jobs growth across ...

Speech By Kim Richards MEMBER FOR REDLANDS Record of Proceedings, 13 February 2019 CRIMINAL CODE (NON-CONSENSUAL SHARING OF INTIMATE IMAGES AMENDMENT BILL Ms RICHARDS (Redlands—ALP) (11.59 am), continuing: I restate my thanks to the Red Rose Foundation and ...

Speech By Kim Richards MEMBER FOR REDLANDS Record of Proceedings, 27 February 2019 HUMAN RIGHTS BILL Ms RICHARDS (Redlands—ALP) (12.50 pm): I rise in this House today to support the passing of the Human Rights Bill 2018. This is a historic moment in time for ...

Speech By Kim Richards MEMBER FOR REDLANDS Record of Proceedings, 27 February 2019 MOTION State Schools, Air Conditioning Ms RICHARDS (Redlands—ALP) (5.27 pm): I rise to support the amended motion. I support calls for the LNP to explain how they intend to ...

Speech By Kim Richards MEMBER FOR REDLANDS Record of Proceedings, 28 February 2019 FISHERIES (SUSTAINABLE FISHERIES STRATEGY) AMENDMENT BILL Ms RICHARDS (Redlands—ALP) (12.50 pm): ‘Yura’ from our magnificent home of the Quandamooka coast. I rise today to ...

Speech By Kim Richards MEMBER FOR REDLANDS Record of Proceedings, 28 February 2019 PRIVATE MEMBER'S STATEMENT Crime Stoppers; Redlands Electorate, Leadership Ms RICHARDS (Redlands—ALP) (2.44 pm): Today I rise to talk about leadership, vision and keeping ...

Speech By Kim Richards MEMBER FOR REDLANDS Record of Proceedings, 12 February 2019 CRIMINAL CODE (NON-CONSENSUAL SHARING OF INTIMATE IMAGES) AMENDMENT BILL Ms RICHARDS (Redlands—ALP) (5.26 pm): I rise in this House to speak in support of the bill. We have ...

Speech By Kim Richards MEMBER FOR REDLANDS Record of Proceedings, 13 February 2019 ADJOURNMENT Redlands Electorate Ms RICHARDS (Redlands—ALP) (7.09 pm): The year 2018 had a pretty rough end for many in Central Queensland and 2019 has had a really tough ...

Speech By Kim Richards MEMBER FOR REDLANDS Record of Proceedings, 2 May 2019 HEALTH AND WELLBEING QUEENSLAND BILL Ms RICHARDS (Redlands—ALP) (12.57 pm): I rise in this House today to make a brief contribution to the Health and Wellbeing Queensland Bill 2019. ...

Speech By Kim Richards MEMBER FOR REDLANDS Record of Proceedings, 15 October 2019 ADJOURNMENT Redlands Electorate, Maritime Safety; SES Week Ms RICHARDS (Redlands—ALP) (7.09 pm): Redlanders love the water, they love boating, they love fishing and they love ...

Speech By Kim Richards MEMBER FOR REDLANDS Record of Proceedings, 26 November 2019 ADJOURNMENT Redlands Electorate, Achievements Ms RICHARDS (Redlands—ALP) (7.21 pm): I think a few people in this House would have seen Jacinda Ardern do her two years in two ...

Speech By Kim Richards MEMBER FOR REDLANDS Record of Proceedings, 27 November 2019 HEALTH TRANSPARENCY BILL Ms RICHARDS (Redlands—ALP) (6.44 pm): I rise in this House to speak in support of the Health Transparency Bill. We know how important this bill is to ...

Speech By Kim Richards MEMBER FOR REDLANDS Record of Proceedings, 28 November 2019 PRIVATE MEMBER'S STATEMENT Redlands Electorate Ms RICHARDS (Redlands—ALP) (2.33 pm): In my maiden speech I said that economic diversity was the key to prosperity in the ...

Speech By Kim Richards MEMBER FOR REDLANDS Record of Proceedings, 16 October 2019 POLICE SERVICE ADMINISTRATION (DISCIPLINE REFORM) AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Ms RICHARDS (Redlands—ALP) (6.34 pm): I rise in the House to speak in support of the ...

Speech By Kim Richards MEMBER FOR REDLANDS Record of Proceedings, 17 October 2019 ADJOURNMENT Southern Moreton Bay Islands Ms RICHARDS (Redlands—ALP) (6.06 pm): Our islands are always a hive of activities and a strong community in the Redlands. It has been ...

Speech By Kim Richards MEMBER FOR REDLANDS Record of Proceedings, 22 October 2019 ADJOURNMENT Redlands Electorate Ms RICHARDS (Redlands—ALP) (7.09 pm): The Redlands coast has more islands than just Minjerribah. We have our beautiful southern Moreton Bay ...

Speech By Kim Richards MEMBER FOR REDLANDS Record of Proceedings, 22 October 2019 CIVIL LIABILITY AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Ms RICHARDS (Redlands—ALP) (4.40 pm): I rise in this House to support this bill. For many it has been a long time coming, ...

Speech By Kim Richards MEMBER FOR REDLANDS Record of Proceedings, 15 October 2019 LOCAL GOVERNMENT ELECTORAL (IMPLEMENTING STAGE 2 OF BELCARRA) AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL ELECTORAL AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Ms RICHARDS (Redlands—ALP) ...

Speech By Kim Richards MEMBER FOR REDLANDS Record of Proceedings, 24 October 2019 MOTOR ACCIDENT INSURANCE AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Ms RICHARDS (Redlands—ALP) (5.31 pm): I rise in this House today to support this bill. I would like to tell Tania ...

Speech By Kim Richards MEMBER FOR REDLANDS Record of Proceedings, 4 February 2020 ADJOURNMENT Hendricks, Aunty Joan; Redlands Electorate, Schools Ms RICHARDS (Redlands—ALP) (7.03 pm): Redlands has lost a treasure, Queensland has lost a treasure and our ...

Speech By Kim Richards MEMBER FOR REDLANDS Record of Proceedings, 10 September 2020 ADJOURNMENT Redlands Electorate Ms RICHARDS (Redlands—ALP) (6.29 pm): It has been the greatest joy to serve my Redlands community. I have spoken a lot about the achievements ...

Speech By Kim Richards MEMBER FOR REDLANDS Record of Proceedings, 4 December 2020 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) (2020-2021) BILL APPROPRIATION (2020-2021) BILL Ms RICHARDS (Redlands—ALP) (11.46 am): I am pleased to rise in this House to support the Palaszczuk ...

Speech By Kim Richards MEMBER FOR REDLANDS Record of Proceedings, 18 February 2020 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL (NO. 2); APPROPRIATION BILL (NO. 2) Ms RICHARDS (Redlands—ALP) (3.18 pm): I rise in the House today to support the Appropriation (Parliament) ...

Speech By Kim Richards MEMBER FOR REDLANDS Record of Proceedings, 20 February 2020 ADJOURNMENT Redlands Electorate Ms RICHARDS (Redlands—ALP) (6.23 pm): Affordable and reliable transport is an important issue for the Redlands community, particularly those ...

Speech By Kim Richards MEMBER FOR REDLANDS Record of Proceedings, 17 March 2020 ADJOURNMENT Redlands Electorate, Coronavirus Ms RICHARDS (Redlands—ALP) (2.20 pm): My Redlands community is very strong and, of necessity, it is also very resilient, particularly ...

Speech By Kim Richards MEMBER FOR REDLANDS Record of Proceedings, 22 April 2020 APPROPRIATION (COVID-19) BILL Ms RICHARDS (Redlands—ALP) (5.08 pm): I rise to support the Appropriation (COVID-19) Bill. We stand in this House today while the word ...

Speech By Kim Richards MEMBER FOR REDLANDS Record of Proceedings, 22 April 2020 ADJOURNMENT Redlands Electorate, Coronavirus Ms RICHARDS (Redlands—ALP) (10.25 pm): In these unprecedented times, I place on record my thanks to our Redlands community in how ...

Speech By Kim Richards MEMBER FOR REDLANDS Record of Proceedings, 16 July 2020 MINISTERIAL AND OTHER OFFICE HOLDER STAFF AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Ms RICHARDS (Redlands—ALP) (5.28 pm): I rise to support the Ministerial and Other Office Holder ...

Speech By Kim Richards MEMBER FOR REDLANDS Record of Proceedings, 12 August 2020 QUEENSLAND FUTURE FUND BILL ROYALTY LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Ms RICHARDS (Redlands—ALP) (3.23 pm): I rise today to support the cognate debate on the Queensland Future Fund ...

Speech By Kim Richards MEMBER FOR REDLANDS Record of Proceedings, 13 August 2020 PRIVATE MEMBER'S STATEMENT Redlands Electorate, Infrastructure Ms RICHARDS (Redlands—ALP) (2.34 pm): The Cleveland Redland Bay Road has been at the centre of broken LNP promises ...

Speech By Kim Richards MEMBER FOR REDLANDS Record of Proceedings, 8 September 2020 ADJOURNMENT Redlands Electorate Ms RICHARDS (Redlands—ALP) (7.03 pm): It is a great privilege to stand in this place to represent my Redlands community. In my first speech in ...

Speech By Kim Richards MEMBER FOR REDLANDS Record of Proceedings, 17 June 2020 ELECTORAL AND OTHER LEGISLATION (ACCOUNTABILITY, INTEGRITY AND OTHER MATTERS) AMENDMENT BILL Ms RICHARDS (Redlands—ALP) (4.21 pm): I rise in support of the Electoral and Other ...

Speech By Kim Richards MEMBER FOR REDLANDS Record of Proceedings, 18 June 2020 PRIVATE MEMBER'S STATEMENT Redlands Electorate, Works for Queensland Ms RICHARDS (Redlands—ALP) (2.53 pm): Our Palaszczuk government has front footed the challenges of COVID-19 ...

Speech By Kim Richards MEMBER FOR REDLANDS Record of Proceedings, 9 September 2020 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL APPROPRIATION BILL Ms RICHARDS (Redlands—ALP) (4.47 pm): I rise in this House to support the appropriation bills for COVID-19, the ...

Speech By Kim Richards MEMBER FOR REDLANDS Record of Proceedings, 14 July 2020 ADJOURMENT Redlands Electorate Ms RICHARDS (Redlands—ALP) (7.21 pm): Queensland continues to lead the way in uniting and recovering from the challenges that the COVID-19 global ...

Speech By Kim Richards MEMBER FOR REDLANDS Record of Proceedings, 20 May 2020 ADJOURNMENT Redlands Electorate, Coronavirus Response Ms RICHARDS (Redlands—ALP) (7.14 pm): COVID has had a dramatic impact across our communities. It has changed nearly every ...

Speech By Kim Richards MEMBER FOR REDLANDS Record of Proceedings, 23 February 2021 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) (2020-2021) BILL APPROPRIATION (2020-2021) BILL Consideration in Detail (Cognate Debate) Appropriation (2020-2021) Bill Education, Employment and ...

Speech By Kim Richards MEMBER FOR REDLANDS Record of Proceedings, 24 February 2021 ADJOURNMENT Redland City Council Ms RICHARDS (Redlands—ALP) (7.00 pm): Acting with integrity is one of the most critically important qualities we should expect of our elected ...

Speech By Kim Richards MEMBER FOR REDLANDS Record of Proceedings, 10 March 2021 ADJOURNMENT Youth Crime Ms RICHARDS (Redlands—ALP) (7.10 pm): Youth crime is an extraordinarily complex issue—an issue that we must continue to talk about and work with our ...

Speech By Kim Richards MEMBER FOR REDLANDS Record of Proceedings, 23 March 2021 CHILD PROTECTION AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Ms RICHARDS (Redlands—ALP) (3.13 pm): I rise in support of the Child Protection and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2020. ...

Speech By Kim Richards MEMBER FOR REDLANDS Record of Proceedings, 25 May 2021 ADJOURNMENT Manger, Ms PF; Redlands Electorate Ms RICHARDS (Redlands—ALP) (7.08 pm): Our Redlands Labor family has lost a much loved member, a stalwart of the Labor Party and one ...

Speech By Kim Richards MEMBER FOR REDLANDS Record of Proceedings, 27 May 2021 DEBT REDUCTION AND SAVINGS BILL Ms RICHARDS (Redlands—ALP) (12.42 pm): I rise in support of the Debt Reduction and Savings Bill 2021. This bill is important for Redlanders; it is ...

Speech By Kim Richards MEMBER FOR REDLANDS Record of Proceedings, 16 June 2021 DEFAMATION (MODEL PROVISIONS) AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Ms RICHARDS (Redlands—ALP) (11.39 am): I rise to speak in support of the Defamation (Model Provisions) and Other ...

Speech By Kim Richards MEMBER FOR REDLANDS Record of Proceedings, 17 June 2021 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL APPROPRIATION BILL Ms RICHARDS (Redlands—ALP) (3.51 pm): I rise proudly in this House today to support the 2021-22 Palaszczuk government budget. It ...

Speech By Kim Richards MEMBER FOR REDLANDS Record of Proceedings, 31 August 2021 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL APPROPRIATION BILL Consideration in Detail (Cognate Debate) Appropriation Bill Education, Employment and Training Committee, Report Ms RICHARDS ...

Speech By Kim Richards MEMBER FOR REDLANDS Record of Proceedings, 31 August 2021 ADJOURNMENT Skilling Queenslanders for Work Ms RICHARDS (Redlands—ALP) (7.02 pm): Skilling Queenslanders for Work is a program that was cut by the LNP when they were in ...

Speech By Kim Richards MEMBER FOR REDLANDS Record of Proceedings, 2 September 2021 PUBLIC HEALTH AND OTHER LEGISLATION (FURTHER EXTENSION OF EXPIRING PROVISIONS) AMENDMENT BILL Ms RICHARDS (Redlands—ALP) (11.37 am): I rise to speak on the Public Health and ...

Speech By Kim Richards MEMBER FOR REDLANDS Record of Proceedings, 2 September 2021 MOTION OF CONDOLENCE Pegg, Mr D Ms RICHARDS (Redlands—ALP) (5.13 pm): I rise to speak on this condolence motion and to acknowledge the amazing contribution of Duncan Pegg to ...

Speech By Kim Richards MEMBER FOR REDLANDS Record of Proceedings, 14 September 2021 VOLUNTARY ASSISTED DYING BILL Ms RICHARDS (Redlands—ALP) (6.25 pm): I rise in this House to place on the record my deep support for voluntary assisted dying. It will be the ...

Speech By Kim Richards MEMBER FOR REDLANDS Record of Proceedings, 15 September 2021 ADJOURNMENT Redlands Electorate, Schools Ms RICHARDS (Redlands—ALP) (9.12 pm): One of the greatest privileges in this job is being able to engage with my school communities. ...

Speech By Kim Richards MEMBER FOR REDLANDS Record of Proceedings, 12 October 2021 MOTION Climate Change Ms RICHARDS (Redlands—ALP) (11.59 am): I rise to support this motion and this government’s commitment to net zero emissions by 2050. This is an important ...

Speech By Kim Richards MEMBER FOR REDLANDS Record of Proceedings, 13 October 2021 ADJOURNMENT Redlands Electorate Ms RICHARDS (Redlands—ALP) (7.10 pm): Our Palaszczuk government is laser focused on delivering the best possible health care for all ...

Speech By Kim Richards MEMBER FOR REDLANDS Record of Proceedings, 13 October 2021 HOUSING LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Ms RICHARDS (Redlands—ALP) (3.46 pm): I rise to support the Housing Legislation Amendment Bill 2021. I follow on from the member for ...

Speech By Kim Richards MEMBER FOR REDLANDS Record of Proceedings, 24 March 2021 MOTION Women Ms RICHARDS (Redlands—ALP) (3.41 pm): I rise in support of this motion today. I think what we have heard in this chamber, what we have heard over the last few weeks, ...

Speech By Kim Richards MEMBER FOR REDLANDS Record of Proceedings, 21 April 2021 YOUTH JUSTICE AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Ms RICHARDS (Redlands—ALP) (4.47 pm): I rise to make a contribution in support of the Youth Justice and Other Legislation ...

Speech By Kim Richards MEMBER FOR REDLANDS Record of Proceedings, 21 April 2021 MOTION OF CONDOLENCE His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh Ms RICHARDS (Redlands—ALP) (11.54 am): I rise to express my deepest condolences to Her Majesty the ...

Speech By Kim Richards MEMBER FOR REDLANDS Record of Proceedings, 11 May 2021 WORKERS' COMPENSATION AND REHABILITATION AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Ms RICHARDS (Redlands—ALP) (12.10 pm): I support the Workers’ Compensation and Rehabilitation and ...

Speech By Kim Richards MEMBER FOR REDLANDS Record of Proceedings, 13 May 2021 ADDRESS-IN-REPLY Ms RICHARDS (Redlands—ALP) (4.50 pm): I rise to give my address-in-reply. I begin by acknowledging the traditional owners of the land on which we meet, the Jagera ...

Speech By Kim Richards MEMBER FOR REDLANDS Record of Proceedings, 13 May 2021 PRIVATE MEMBER'S STATEMENT Federal Member for Bowman Ms RICHARDS (Redlands—ALP) (2.52 pm): Fortunately, in this House I cannot be gagged by Scott Morrison or Peter Dutton. In the ...

Speech By Kim Richards MEMBER FOR REDLANDS Record of Proceedings, 27 October 2021 MOTION Queensland Building and Construction Commission Ms RICHARDS (Redlands—ALP) (5.26 pm): I rise to speak against the motion. I suggest that, as he was a member of the ...

Speech By Kim Richards MEMBER FOR REDLANDS Record of Proceedings, 16 November 2021 MATTERS OF PUBLIC INTEREST Redlands Electorate, Hospital and Health Services Ms RICHARDS (Redlands—ALP) (2.31 pm): There is always so much going on in the Redlands, and it ...

Speech By Kim Richards MEMBER FOR REDLANDS Record of Proceedings, 16 November 2021 QUEENSLAND UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY AMENDMENT BILL Ms RICHARDS (Redlands—ALP) (12.30 pm): I rise to support the Queensland University of Technology Amendment Bill 2021. I ...

Speech By Kim Richards MEMBER FOR REDLANDS Record of Proceedings, 18 November 2021 JUSTICE LEGISLATION (COVID-19 EMERGENCY RESPONSE—PERMANENCY) AMENDMENT BILL Ms RICHARDS (Redlands—ALP) (12.09 pm): I rise in support of the Justice Legislation COVID-19 ...

Speech By Kim Richards MEMBER FOR REDLANDS Record of Proceedings, 1 December 2021 BRISBANE OLYMPIC AND PARALYMPIC GAMES ARRANGEMENTS BILL 2021 Ms RICHARDS (Redlands—ALP) (2.51 pm): Like World Expo 88, the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games will ...

Speech By Kim Richards MEMBER FOR REDLANDS Record of Proceedings, 13 May 2021 NATURE CONSERVATION AND OTHER LEGISLATION (INDIGENOUS JOINT MANAGEMENT—MORETON ISLAND) AMENDMENT BILL Ms RICHARDS (Redlands—ALP) (12.53 pm): I rise to support the Nature ...

Speech By Kim Richards MEMBER FOR REDLANDS Record of Proceedings, 20 April 2021 MATTER OF PUBLIC INTEREST Federal Member for Bowman Ms RICHARDS (Redlands—ALP) (2.53 pm): Albert Einstein once said, ‘The world will not be destroyed by those who do evil, but ...

Speech By Kim Richards MEMBER FOR REDLANDS Record of Proceedings, 26 October 2021 QUEENSLAND VETERANS' COUNCIL BILL Ms RICHARDS (Redlands—ALP) (5.55 pm): I rise to support the Queensland Veterans’ Council Bill 2021. There are two key aspects to the bill: ...

Speech By Kim Richards MEMBER FOR REDLANDS Record of Proceedings, 23 March 2021 ADJOURNMENT Redlands Electorate Ms RICHARDS (Redlands—ALP) (7.11 pm): Following on from the member for Capalaba’s contribution, on the adjournment last sitting week I asked: what ...

Speech By Kim Richards MEMBER FOR REDLANDS Record of Proceedings, 27 October 2021 ADJOURNMENT Redlands Electorate, Hydrogen Technology Ms RICHARDS (Redlands—ALP) (7.02 pm): I had more fun than any of the Wiggles, Captain Feathersword or Dorothy the Dinosaur ...

Speech By Kim Richards MEMBER FOR REDLANDS Record of Proceedings, 23 February 2022 MOTION Office of the Integrity Commissioner Ms RICHARDS (Redlands—ALP) (5.45 pm): Wow! There really is a benefit in following on and hearing what others have to say. The ...

Speech By Kim Richards MEMBER FOR REDLANDS Record of Proceedings, 24 February 2022 SMALL BUSINESS COMMISSIONER BILL Ms RICHARDS (Redlands—ALP) (4.30 pm): I rise to support the Small Business Commissioner Bill 2021. As chair of the committee, I can report ...

Speech By Kim Richards MEMBER FOR REDLANDS Record of Proceedings, 24 February 2022 ADJOURNMENT Redlands Electorate, Achievements Ms RICHARDS (Redlands—ALP) (6.10 pm): I rise in the House tonight to talk about all of the fantastic work that is being ...

Speech By Kim Richards MEMBER FOR REDLANDS Record of Proceedings, 16 March 2022 MOTION Queensland Floods Ms RICHARDS (Redlands—ALP) (2.40 pm): I rise to support the motion. I too place on the record my sincere condolences, on behalf of myself and my ...

Speech By Kim Richards MEMBER FOR REDLANDS Record of Proceedings, 11 May 2022 PUBLIC TRUSTEE (ADVISORY AND MONITORING BOARD) MANAGEMENT BILL Ms RICHARDS (Redlands—ALP) (3.39 pm): I rise to speak in support of the Public Trustee (Advisory and Monitoring ...

Speech By Kim Richards MEMBER FOR REDLANDS Record of Proceedings, 12 May 2022 PRIVATE MEMBERS' STATEMENT Redlands, Health Care Ms RICHARDS (Redlands—ALP) (2.34 pm): It was timely to receive the health committee’s report and read through some of it over ...

Speech By Kim Richards MEMBER FOR REDLANDS Record of Proceedings, 25 May 2022 BUILDING AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Ms RICHARDS (Redlands—ALP) (12.32 pm): I rise to support the Building and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2022. I might just point ...

Speech By Kim Richards MEMBER FOR REDLANDS Record of Proceedings, 26 May 2022 ADJOURNMENT Redlands Electorate, Volunteers; Redland Rhapsody Chorus, Santry, Ms L Ms RICHARDS (Redlands—ALP) (6.10 pm): Can I start my contribution by sending my love and support ...

Speech By Kim Richards MEMBER FOR REDLANDS Record of Proceedings, 30 November 2022 INTEGRITY AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL PUBLIC SECTOR BILL Ms RICHARDS (Redlands—ALP) (12.54 pm): That is interesting. Those opposite have talked about debate time ...

Speech By Kim Richards MEMBER FOR REDLANDS Record of Proceedings, 1 December 2022 ADJOURNMENT Redlands Electorate Ms RICHARDS (Redlands—ALP) (6.09 pm): Madam Deputy Speaker Bush, in the last adjournment series for 2022 I take this opportunity to wish you, ...

Speech By Kim Richards MEMBER FOR REDLANDS Record of Proceedings, 26 October 2022 INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Ms RICHARDS (Redlands—ALP) (7.20 pm): Wasn’t that quite the show for the chamber tonight from the member for Kawana. ...

Speech By Kim Richards MEMBER FOR REDLANDS Record of Proceedings, 8 November 2022 BUILDING UNITS AND GROUP TITLES AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Ms RICHARDS (Redlands—ALP) (3.40 pm): I rise to support the Building Units and Group Titles and Other ...

Speech By Kim Richards MEMBER FOR REDLANDS Record of Proceedings, 9 November 2022 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL (NO. 3) APPROPRIATION BILL (NO. 3) BETTING TAX AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Ms RICHARDS (Redlands—ALP) (3.14 pm): I rise to support the ...

Speech By Kim Richards MEMBER FOR REDLANDS Record of Proceedings, 8 November 2022 MOTION Satellite Hospitals Ms RICHARDS (Redlands—ALP) (7.48 pm): What a joy it is to follow the member for Oodgeroo. Fantasy land and fictional—it is right there. Fifty per ...

Speech By Kim Richards MEMBER FOR REDLANDS Record of Proceedings, 10 November 2022 PRIVATE MEMBERS' STATEMENT Redlands Electorate, Islands Ms RICHARDS (Redlands—ALP) (2.52 pm): I love the electorate of Redlands. It is probably one of the most unique ...

Speech By Kim Richards MEMBER FOR REDLANDS Record of Proceedings, 16 August 2022 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL APPROPRIATION BILL Consideration in Detail (Cognate Debate) Appropriation Bil Education, Employment and Training Committee, Report Ms RICHARDS ...

Speech By Kim Richards MEMBER FOR REDLANDS Record of Proceedings, 16 August 2022 MATTERS OF PUBLIC INTEREST Redlands Electorate; Williams, Mayor K Ms RICHARDS (Redlands—ALP) (2.32 pm): Can I start by saying that the hearts of our community were broken on ...

Speech By Kim Richards MEMBER FOR REDLANDS Record of Proceedings, 17 August 2022 TRADING (ALLOWABLE HOURS) AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Ms RICHARDS (Redlands—ALP) (6.08 pm): What a delight it is to follow the member for Kawana’s contribution to this ...

Speech By Kim Richards MEMBER FOR REDLANDS Record of Proceedings, 1 September 2022 PRIVATE MEMBERS' STATEMENT Redlands Electorate Ms RICHARDS (Redlands—ALP) (2.21 pm): Mental health matters, and we have been focused on improving the mental health of ...

Speech By Kim Richards MEMBER FOR REDLANDS Record of Proceedings, 1 September 2022 EDUCATION, EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING COMMITTEE Report, Motion to Take Note Ms RICHARDS (Redlands—ALP) (3.01 pm): I move— That the House take note of the Education, Employment ...

Speech By Kim Richards MEMBER FOR REDLANDS Record of Proceedings, 23 June 2022 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL APPROPRIATION BILL REVENUE LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Ms RICHARDS (Redlands—ALP) (3.11 pm): I rise proudly in this House to support the 2022-23 ...

Speech By Kim Richards MEMBER FOR REDLANDS Record of Proceedings, 14 October 2022 PRIVATE MEMBERS' STATEMENT Redlands Housing Strategy Ms RICHARDS (Redlands—ALP) (2.17 pm): I want to congratulate the Premier and the Minister for Housing, Minister Enoch, on ...

Speech By Kim Richards MEMBER FOR REDLANDS Record of Proceedings, 25 October 2022 ADJOURNMENT Redlands Electorate; State Education Week Ms RICHARDS (Redlands—ALP) (8.47 pm): I echo the sentiments expressed by the member for Bundamba in this State Education ...

Speech By Kim Richards MEMBER FOR REDLANDS Record of Proceedings, 25 October 2022 RACING INTEGRITY AMENDMENT BILL Ms RICHARDS (Redlands—ALP) (11.45 am): I rise to support the Racing Integrity Amendment Bill 2022. As we have heard, there are over 40,000 ...

Speech By Kim Richards MEMBER FOR REDLANDS Record of Proceedings, 11 October 2022 MOTION Death of Queen Elizabeth II and Accession of King Charles III, Address of Condolence and Congratulations Ms RICHARDS (Redlands—ALP) (11.14 am): I rise to support the ...

Speech By Kim Richards MEMBER FOR REDLANDS Record of Proceedings, 21 February 2023 ADJOURNMENT Redlands Electorate Ms RICHARDS (Redlands—ALP) (7.15 pm): Across the Redlands there are more hard hats out on site than you can poke a stick at. Over the last ...

Speech By Kim Richards MEMBER FOR REDLANDS Record of Proceedings, 22 February 2023 MOTION: QUEENSLAND HEALTH Ms RICHARDS (Redlands—ALP) (5.57 pm): This is a moment of deja vu for me. I recall a very similar contribution in November last year. I was looking ...

Speech By Kim Richards MEMBER FOR REDLANDS Record of Proceedings, 22 February 2023 DOMESTIC AND FAMILY VIOLENCE PROTECTION (COMBATING COERCIVE CONTROL) AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Ms RICHARDS (Redlands—ALP) (4.32 pm): I rise in support of the ...

Speech By Kim Richards MEMBER FOR REDLANDS Record of Proceedings, 15 March 2023 STRENGTHENING COMMUNITY SAFETY BILL Ms RICHARDS (Redlands—ALP) (3.38 pm): I rise to speak in support of the Strengthening Community Safety Bill 2023. From the get-go I say that ...

Speech By Kim Richards MEMBER FOR REDLANDS Record of Proceedings, 16 March 2023 PRIVATE MEMBER'S STATEMENT Redlands Electorate Ms RICHARDS (Redlands—ALP) (2.28 pm): The two weeks since the House last sat have been action packed with events across so many ...

Speech By Kim Richards MEMBER FOR REDLANDS Record of Proceedings, 28 March 2023 MATTERS OF PUBLIC INTEREST Redlands Electorate Ms RICHARDS (Redlands—ALP) (2.31 pm): What we have just seen in the three contributions from the other side of the House is the ...

Speech By Kim Richards MEMBER FOR REDLANDS Record of Proceedings, 29 March 2023 MOTION: CAIRNS, TOWNSVILLE AND REDLANDS ELECTORATES Ms RICHARDS (Redlands—ALP) (5.37 pm): Well, it is always a delight to follow on from the member for Oodgeroo, the ...

Speech By Kim Richards MEMBER FOR REDLANDS Record of Proceedings, 30 March 2023 EDUCATION, EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING COMMITTEE Report, Motion to Take Note Ms RICHARDS (Redlands—ALP) (3.33 pm): I move— That the House take note of the Education, Employment and ...

Speech By Kim Richards MEMBER FOR REDLANDS Record of Proceedings, 30 March 2023 PRIVATE MEMBER'S STATEMENT Laming, Mr A; Redlands Electorate Ms RICHARDS (Redlands—ALP) (2.03 pm): Today is the third day of this sitting week, and that means there have been ...

Speech By Kim Richards MEMBER FOR REDLANDS Record of Proceedings, 20 April 2023 PRIVATE MEMBER'S STATEMENT Voice to Parliament; Redlands Electorate Ms RICHARDS (Redlands—ALP) (2.09 pm): It is interesting to follow on from the topic of leadership. Like the ...

Speech By Kim Richards MEMBER FOR REDLANDS Record of Proceedings, 9 May 2023 ADJOURNMENT International Day of the Midwife; International Nurses Day; Redlands Electorate Ms RICHARDS (Redlands—ALP) (7.21 pm): Can I say how lovely it is to be in Cairns. I have ...

Speech By Kim Richards MEMBER FOR REDLANDS Record of Proceedings, 10 May 2023 PATH TO TREATY BILL Ms RICHARDS (Redlands—ALP) (12.05 pm): I rise to support the Path to Treaty Bill 2023. I start by acknowledging the traditional custodians of the lands on which ...