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Environmental Protection (Great Barrier Reef Protection Measures) and Other Legislation Amendment Act, Proclamation; Environmental Protection (Great Barrier Reef Protection Measures) and Other Legislation Amendment Regulation: Disallowance of Statutory Instruments (Cognate Debate)
16/6/2020

Speech By Michael Healy MEMBER FOR CAIRNS Record of Proceedings, 16 June 2020 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION (GREAT BARRIER REEF PROTECTION MEASURES) AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT ACT, PROCLAMATION ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION (GREAT BARRIER REEF PROTECTION ...

Motion: Coronavirus, Economic Response
16/6/2020

Speech By Michael Healy MEMBER FOR CAIRNS Record of Proceedings, 16 June 2020 MOTION Coronavirus, Economic Response Mr HEALY (Cairns—ALP) (3.34 pm): I rise to speak in support of this motion to back in the second stage of the Unite and Recover for Queensland ...

Adjournment
17/6/2020

Speech By Michael Healy MEMBER FOR CAIRNS Record of Proceedings, 17 June 2020 ADJOURNMENT Cairns Electorate, Coronavirus Mr HEALY (Cairns—ALP) (7.03 pm): I have always been proud to be a member of the Palaszczuk Labor government but never more so than now ...

Community Services Industry (Portable Long Service Leave) Bill
17/6/2020

Speech By Michael Healy MEMBER FOR CAIRNS Record of Proceedings, 17 June 2020 COMMUNITY SERVICES INDUSTRY (PORTABLE LONG SERVICE LEAVE) BILL Mr HEALY (Cairns—ALP) (11.47 am): I was startled by some of those comments. I rise to speak in support of the ...

Motion : Coronavirus, JobKeeper
15/7/2020

Speech By Michael Healy MEMBER FOR CAIRNS Record of Proceedings, 15 July 2020 MOTION Coronavirus, JobKeeper Mr HEALY (Cairns—ALP) (4.09 pm): I rise obviously to support the motion. The Cairns community has been one of the hardest hit by the COVID pandemic. ...

Adjournment
15/7/2020

Speech By Michael Healy MEMBER FOR CAIRNS Record of Proceedings, 15 July 2020 ADJOURNMENT Cairns Electorate, Works for Queensland Program Mr HEALY (Cairns—ALP) (7.03 pm): As part of the Queensland government’s economic recovery strategy—unite and recover ...

Adjournment
9/9/2020

Speech By Michael Healy MEMBER FOR CAIRNS Record of Proceedings, 9 September 2020 ADJOURNMENT Cairns Hospital, Upgrade Mr HEALY (Cairns—ALP) (7.09 pm): As most honourable members of the House would be aware, the Premier and cabinet travelled to Cairns last ...

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

Speech By Michael Healy MEMBER FOR CAIRNS Record of Proceedings, 9 September 2020 CRIMINAL CODE AND OTHER LEGISLATION (WAGE THEFT) AMENDMENT BILL Mr HEALY (Cairns—ALP) (12.39 pm): Riveting. I rise to make my humble contribution to the vitally important ...

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

Speech By Michael Healy MEMBER FOR CAIRNS Record of Proceedings, 3 December 2020 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) (2020-2021) BILL APPROPRIATION (2020-2021) BILL Mr HEALY (Cairns—ALP) (4.03 pm): I rise to make my contribution to the debate on the appropriation ...

Motion: Palaszczuk Labor Government, Coronavirus Response
18/2/2020

Speech By Michael Healy MEMBER FOR CAIRNS Record of Proceedings, 18 February 2020 MOTION Palaszczuk Labor Government, Coronavirus Response Mr HEALY (Cairns—ALP) (11.58 am): As a lot of people would be aware, tourism is absolutely fundamental to the Cairns ...

Motion: Coronavirus
5/2/2020

Speech By Michael Healy MEMBER FOR CAIRNS Record of Proceedings, 5 February 2020 MOTION Coronavirus Mr HEALY (Cairns—ALP) (11.45 am): My intention in addressing the chamber is not to attack other people or belittle anyone. My point is far more relative to ...

Adjournment
18/2/2020

Speech By Michael Healy MEMBER FOR CAIRNS Record of Proceedings, 18 February 2020 ADJOURNMENT Cairns Manufacturing Hub Mr HEALY (Cairns—ALP) (7.28 pm): Last year I had the pleasure of attending, along with two Palaszczuk government ministers, the opening of ...

Adjournment
3/4/2019

Speech By Michael Healy MEMBER FOR CAIRNS Record of Proceedings, 3 April 2019 ADJOURNMENT Australian Tourism Exchange Mr HEALY (Cairns—ALP) (7.03 pm): It is an exciting time for the tourism industry, not just in Cairns and across the region but also across ...

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

Speech By Michael Healy MEMBER FOR CAIRNS Record of Proceedings, 4 April 2019 EDUCATION (QUEENSLAND COLLEGE OF TEACHERS) AMENDMENT BILL Mr HEALY (Cairns—ALP) (4.34 pm): I have only been in this chamber for a short period of time, but I must say there are ...

Adjournment
30/4/2019

Speech By Michael Healy MEMBER FOR CAIRNS Record of Proceedings, 30 April 2019 ADJOURNMENT Amway China Leadership Seminar Mr HEALY (Cairns—ALP) (7.15 pm): I would like to begin by acknowledging and thanking the member for Traeger. More than 6,000 staff from ...

Motion: Labour Movement
1/5/2019

Speech By Michael Healy MEMBER FOR CAIRNS Record of Proceedings, 1 May 2019 MOTION Labour Movement Mr HEALY (Cairns—ALP) (2.32 pm): I rise to speak in strong support of the motion moved by the Minister for Education and Minister for Industrial Relations. I ...

Health and Wellbeing Queensland Bill
2/5/2019

Speech By Michael Healy MEMBER FOR CAIRNS Record of Proceedings, 2 May 2019 HEALTH AND WELLBEING QUEENSLAND BILL Mr HEALY (Cairns—ALP) (11.58 am): I stand to speak in support of the Health and Wellbeing Queensland Bill 2019. This bill delivers on the ...

Adjournment
15/5/2019

Speech By Michael Healy MEMBER FOR CAIRNS Record of Proceedings, 15 May 2019 ADJOURNMENT Cairns Electorate, Youth Justice Mr HEALY (Cairns—ALP) (7.27 pm): Like many people in Cairns, and in Queensland, I am very aware of the challenges that we face in ...

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

Speech By Michael Healy MEMBER FOR CAIRNS Record of Proceedings, 16 May 2019 WORKING WITH CHILDREN (RISK MANAGEMENT AND SCREENING) AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr HEALY (Cairns—ALP) (4.39 pm): I rise to speak in support of the Working with Children ...

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

Speech By Michael Healy MEMBER FOR CAIRNS Record of Proceedings, 13 June 2019 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILL; REVENUE AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr HEALY (Cairns—ALP) (8.01 pm): It gives me great pleasure to speak in support of ...

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

Speech By Michael Healy MEMBER FOR CAIRNS Record of Proceedings, 21 August 2019 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL APPROPRIATION BILL Consideration in Detail (Cognate Debate) Appropriation Bill Education, Employment and Small Business Committee, Report Mr HEALY ...

Private Member's Statement
22/8/2019

Speech By Michael Healy MEMBER FOR CAIRNS Record of Proceedings, 22 August 2019 PRIVATE MEMBER'S STATEMENT Housing Construction Jobs Program Mr HEALY (Cairns—ALP) (2.23 pm): This month we have observed Homelessness Week. During that week I took the time to ...

Transport Legislation (Road Safety and Other Matters) Amendment Bill
4/9/2019

Speech By Michael Healy MEMBER FOR CAIRNS Record of Proceedings, 4 September 2019 TRANSPORT LEGISLATION (ROAD SAFETY AND OTHER MATTERS) AMENDMENT BILL Mr HEALY (Cairns—ALP) (2.38 pm): It is an absolute pleasure to be in the beautiful city of Townsville, only ...

Environmental Protection (Great Barrier Reef Protection Measures) and Other Legislation Amendment Bill
18/9/2019

Speech By Michael Healy MEMBER FOR CAIRNS Record of Proceedings, 18 September 2019 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION (GREAT BARRIER REEF PROTECTION MEASURES) AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr HEALY (Cairns—ALP) (6.25 pm): I rise to speak in support of the ...

Adjournment
18/9/2019

Speech By Michael Healy MEMBER FOR CAIRNS Record of Proceedings, 18 September 2019 ADJOURNMENT Cairns Electorate, Jobs and TAFE Mr HEALY (Cairns—ALP) (7.22 pm): I am proud to be associated with a Palaszczuk Labor government which has made jobs a priority ...

Adjournment
16/10/2019

Speech By Michael Healy MEMBER FOR CAIRNS Record of Proceedings, 16 October 2019 ADJOURNMENT Cairns Electorate, Schools Mr HEALY (Cairns—ALP) (7.09 pm): I would like to inform the House of the work being done in a number of schools in my electorate and what ...

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

Speech By Michael Healy MEMBER FOR CAIRNS Record of Proceedings, 17 October 2019 WORKERS' COMPENSATION AND REHABILITATION AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr HEALY (Cairns—ALP) (4.27 pm): I rise to speak in support of the Workers’ Compensation ...

Holidays and Other Legislation Amendment Bill
26/11/2019

Speech By Michael Healy MEMBER FOR CAIRNS Record of Proceedings, 26 November 2019 HOLIDAYS AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr HEALY (Cairns—ALP) (5.22 pm): I rise to speak obviously in support of the bill. I am pleased that there are no children in the ...

Motion: Federal Government, Infrastructure Funding
26/11/2019

Speech By Michael Healy MEMBER FOR CAIRNS Record of Proceedings, 26 November 2019 MOTION Federal Government, Infrastructure Funding Mr HEALY (Cairns—ALP) (11.49 am): It will be nice to bring the debate back to relevance as opposed to making personal attacks. ...

Private Member's Statement
28/11/2019

Speech By Michael Healy MEMBER FOR CAIRNS Record of Proceedings, 28 November 2019 PRIVATE MEMBER'S STATEMENT Cairns Convention Centre Mr HEALY (Cairns—ALP) (2.09 pm): Members of this House may remember that the $176 million Cairns Convention Centre upgrade ...

Matter of Public Interest
3/9/2019

Speech By Michael Healy MEMBER FOR CAIRNS Record of Proceedings, 3 September 2019 MATTER OF PUBLIC INTEREST Cairns Shipping Development Project Mr HEALY (Cairns—ALP) (2.51 pm): I begin by apologising to the members of the public, as every time that ...

Fisheries (Vessel Tracking) Amendment Regulation: Disallowance of Statutory Instrument
12/2/2019

Speech By Michael Healy MEMBER FOR CAIRNS Record of Proceedings, 12 February 2019 FISHERIES (VESSEL TRACKING) AMENDMENT REGULATION Disallowance of Statutory Instrument Mr HEALY (Cairns—ALP) (6.28 pm): I rise to speak against the disallowance motion. ...

Adjournment
13/2/2019

Speech By Michael Healy MEMBER FOR CAIRNS Record of Proceedings, 13 February 2019 ADJOURNMENT Hawker Pacific Mr HEALY (Cairns—ALP) (7.03 pm): Last year I had the great pleasure of accompanying Minister Cameron Dick to the opening of Hawker Pacific’s ...

Private Member's Statement
28/2/2019

Speech By Michael Healy MEMBER FOR CAIRNS Record of Proceedings, 28 February 2019 PRIVATE MEMBER'S STATEMENT Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service Mr HEALY (Cairns—ALP) (2.09 pm): The Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service provides an ...

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

Speech By Michael Healy MEMBER FOR CAIRNS Record of Proceedings, 28 February 2019 EDUCATION, EMPLOYMENT AND SMALL BUSINESS COMMITTEE Report, Motion to Take Note Mr HEALY (Cairns—ALP) (3.55 pm): I rise in very strong support of the 17 recommendations which ...

Adjournment
26/3/2019

Speech By Michael Healy MEMBER FOR CAIRNS Record of Proceedings, 26 March 2019 ADJOURNMENT Cairns Electorate, RSPCA Mr HEALY (Cairns—ALP) (7.15 pm): Today I want to congratulate the Cairns RSPCA which has reopened after a complete new build of its animal ...

Matter of Public Interest
23/2/2021

Speech By Michael Healy MEMBER FOR CAIRNS Record of Proceedings, 23 February 2021 MATTER OF PUBLIC INTEREST Indigenous Tourism Mr HEALY (Cairns—ALP) (2.39 pm): One of the first appearances I have made as Assistant Minister for Tourism Industry Development ...

Motion : Tourism Industry, Support
10/3/2021

Speech By Michael Healy MEMBER FOR CAIRNS Record of Proceedings, 10 March 2021 MOTION Tourism Industry, Support Mr HEALY (Cairns—ALP) (4.36 pm): I have got a lovely speech here and I could read it, but I might skip the notes because what I have been hearing ...

Address-in-Reply
23/3/2021

Speech By Michael Healy MEMBER FOR CAIRNS Record of Proceedings, 23 March 2021 ADDRESS-IN-REPLY Mr HEALY (Cairns—ALP) (6.42 pm): I rise in reply to the speech made by the Governor when opening the 57th Parliament and I apologise to everyone for interrupting ...

Motion: JobKeeper
25/3/2021

Speech By Michael Healy MEMBER FOR CAIRNS Record of Proceedings, 25 March 2021 MOTION JobKeeper Mr HEALY (Cairns—ALP) (3.28 pm): The federal government ending JobKeeper on Sunday is a huge concern for so many industries and so many people, particularly those ...

Private Member's Statement
22/4/2021

Speech By Michael Healy MEMBER FOR CAIRNS Record of Proceedings, 22 April 2021 PRIVATE MEMBER'S STATEMENT Cairns, Wharf Construction; Cairns Marine Precinct Mr HEALY (Cairns—ALP) (2.32 pm): One of the Palaszczuk government’s election commitments of $30 ...

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

Speech By Michael Healy MEMBER FOR CAIRNS Record of Proceedings, 17 June 2021 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL APPROPRIATION BILL Mr HEALY (Cairns—ALP) (10.24 pm): Before I begin I want to acknowledge the overwhelming detail in some of the contributions that ...

Matters of Public Interest
31/8/2021

Speech By Michael Healy MEMBER FOR CAIRNS Record of Proceedings, 31 August 2021 MATTERS OF PUBLIC INTEREST Talaroo Hot Springs Mr HEALY (Cairns—ALP) (2.30 pm): I rise today to inform the House of the recently opened Talaroo Hot Springs, run by the Ewamian ...

Motion : Palaszczuk Labor Government, Ipsos Polling Data; Order to Table Documents
1/9/2021

Speech By Michael Healy MEMBER FOR CAIRNS Record of Proceedings, 1 September 2021 MOTION Palaszczuk Labor Government, Ipsos Polling Data; Order to Table Documents Mr HEALY (Cairns—ALP) (5.46 pm): I rise to oppose this obviously very important motion! It is ...

Voluntary Assisted Dying Bill
14/9/2021

Speech By Michael Healy MEMBER FOR CAIRNS Record of Proceedings, 14 September 2021 VOLUNTARY ASSISTED DYING BILL Mr HEALY (Cairns—ALP) (5.50 pm): I rise to make my contribution on this unique and vitally important bill. May I say from the outset that I ...

Superannuation (State Public Sector) (Scheme Administration) Amendment Bill
26/10/2021

Speech By Michael Healy MEMBER FOR CAIRNS Record of Proceedings, 26 October 2021 SUPERANNUATION (STATE PUBLIC SECTOR) (SCHEME ADMINISTRATION) AMENDMENT BILL Mr HEALY (Cairns—ALP) (3.04 pm): I rise to make my contribution to the Superannuation (State Public ...

Adjournment
27/10/2021

Speech By Michael Healy MEMBER FOR CAIRNS Record of Proceedings, 27 October 2021 ADJOURNMENT Bailey, Ms P Mr HEALY (Cairns—ALP) (7.14 pm): I rise tonight to pay tribute to my great friend and a very hardworking far northerner, Pat Bailey. Pat, who is fondly ...

Justice Legislation (COVID-19 Emergency Response—Permanency) Amendment Bill
18/11/2021

Speech By Michael Healy MEMBER FOR CAIRNS Record of Proceedings, 18 November 2021 JUSTICE LEGISLATION (COVID-19 EMERGENCY RESPONSE—PERMANENCY) AMENDMENT BILL Mr HEALY (Cairns—ALP) (12.02 pm): I rise in an attempt to make a contribution to this vitally ...

Brisbane Olympic and Paralympic Games Arrangements Bill 2021
1/12/2021

Speech By Michael Healy MEMBER FOR CAIRNS Record of Proceedings, 1 December 2021 BRISBANE OLYMPIC AND PARALYMPIC GAMES ARRANGEMENTS BILL 2021 Mr HEALY (Cairns—ALP) (4.29 pm): I rise to support this absolutely fantastic and unique bill. I think I will start ...

Motion : Federal Budget
12/5/2021

Speech By Michael Healy MEMBER FOR CAIRNS Record of Proceedings, 12 May 2021 MOTION Federal Budget Mr HEALY (Cairns—ALP) (4.31 pm): If last night’s federal budget was intended to be an election budget, it reached the wrong destination with the Queensland ...

Nature Conservation and Other Legislation (Indigenous Joint Management - Moreton Island) Amendment Bill
13/5/2021

Speech By Michael Healy MEMBER FOR CAIRNS Record of Proceedings, 13 May 2021 NATURE CONSERVATION AND OTHER LEGISLATION (INDIGENOUS JOINT MANAGEMENT—MORETON ISLAND) AMENDMENT BILL Mr HEALY (Cairns—ALP) (3.05 pm): I rise to speak in support of the Nature ...

Private Member's Statement
13/5/2021

Speech By Michael Healy MEMBER FOR CAIRNS Record of Proceedings, 13 May 2021 PRIVATE MEMBER'S STATEMENT Far North Queensland, Tourism Industry Mr HEALY (Cairns—ALP) (2.28 pm): I rise today to tell the story of the magnificent work being done by the tourism ...

Debt Reduction and Savings Bill
26/5/2021

Speech By Michael Healy MEMBER FOR CAIRNS Record of Proceedings, 26 May 2021 DEBT REDUCTION AND SAVINGS BILL Mr HEALY (Cairns—ALP) (2.29 pm): I thank the member for Hill; I thought that was a fantastic contribution! I am happy to enlighten him in a few areas ...

Motion : Queensland Border Restrictions
15/9/2021

Speech By Michael Healy MEMBER FOR CAIRNS Record of Proceedings, 15 September 2021 MOTION Queensland Border Restrictions Mr HEALY (Cairns—ALP) (5.19 pm): I begin by saying that the Palaszczuk government will always put and has always put the safety of ...

Private Members' Statement
16/9/2021

Speech By Michael Healy MEMBER FOR CAIRNS Record of Proceedings, 16 September 2021 PRIVATE MEMBERS' STATEMENT Liz Plummer Cancer Care Centre Mr HEALY (Cairns—ALP) (2.03 pm): In late July I was honoured to attend the 10-year celebrations of the Liz Plummer ...

Motion : Climate Change
12/10/2021

Speech By Michael Healy MEMBER FOR CAIRNS Record of Proceedings, 12 October 2021 MOTION Climate Change Mr HEALY (Cairns—ALP) (12.05 pm): I rise in support of the Palaszczuk government’s commitment to net zero emissions by 2050 and our commitment to 50 per ...

Child Protection Reform and Other Legislation Amendment Bill
10/5/2022

Speech By Michael Healy MEMBER FOR CAIRNS Record of Proceedings, 10 May 2022 CHILD PROTECTION REFORM AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr HEALY (Cairns—ALP) (12.44 pm): The short title of the bill is the Child Protection Reform and Other Legislation ...

Motion : Cairns, Youth Crime
16/3/2022

Speech By Michael Healy MEMBER FOR CAIRNS Record of Proceedings, 16 March 2022 MOTION Cairns, Youth Crime Mr HEALY (Cairns—ALP) (5.25 pm): Very rarely have I been called silent. Those who know me know that. The more I listen to what is happening here, the ...

Private Members' Statement
12/5/2022

Speech By Michael Healy MEMBER FOR CAIRNS Record of Proceedings, 12 May 2022 PRIVATE MEMBERS' STATEMENT Regional Queensland, Events Mr HEALY (Cairns—ALP) (2.09 pm): I rise today to inform the chamber of the outstanding work that is being done in delivering ...

Motion of Condolence : De Lacy, Hon. KE, AM
12/5/2022

Speech By Michael Healy MEMBER FOR CAIRNS Record of Proceedings, 12 May 2022 MOTION OF CONDOLENCE De Lacy, Hon. KE, AM Mr HEALY (Cairns—ALP) (9.53 am): I rise today to pay tribute to Keith De Lacy. As we have heard, Keith Ernest De Lacy was born on 7 August ...

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

Speech By Michael Healy MEMBER FOR CAIRNS Record of Proceedings, 23 June 2022 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL APPROPRIATION BILL REVENUE LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr HEALY (Cairns—ALP) (4.39 pm): There are times in this chamber when I am reminded of the ...

Appropriation (Parliament) Bill (No. 2); Appropriation Bill (No. 2)
22/2/2022

Speech By Michael Healy MEMBER FOR CAIRNS Record of Proceedings, 22 February 2022 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL (NO. 2) APPROPRIATION BILL (NO. 2) Mr HEALY (Cairns—ALP) (4.03 pm): I rise in support of the Appropriation Bill (No. 2) 2021 and the ...

Environmental and Other Legislation (Reversal of Great Barrier Reef Protection Measures) Amendment Bil
15/3/2022

Speech By Michael Healy MEMBER FOR CAIRNS Record of Proceedings, 15 March 2022 ENVIRONMENTAL AND OTHER LEGISLATION (REVERSAL OF GREAT BARRIER REEF PROTECTION MEASURES) AMENDMENT BIL Mr HEALY (Cairns—ALP) (5.59 pm): I want to acknowledge the member for ...

Adjournment
15/3/2022

Speech By Michael Healy MEMBER FOR CAIRNS Record of Proceedings, 15 March 2022 ADJOURNMENT Great Barrier Reef Experience Mr HEALY (Cairns—ALP) (7.20 pm): When the member for Bonney arrived, I was 27. I have seen a lot of the investment that Labor has made ...

Public Health and Other Legislation (Extension of Expiring Provisions) Amendment Bill
31/3/2022

Speech By Michael Healy MEMBER FOR CAIRNS Record of Proceedings, 31 March 2022 PUBLIC HEALTH AND OTHER LEGISLATION (EXTENSION OF EXPIRING PROVISIONS) AMENDMENT BILL Mr HEALY (Cairns—ALP) (12.08 pm): I rise to make my contribution and speak in support of the ...

Adjournment
18/8/2022

Speech By Michael Healy MEMBER FOR CAIRNS Record of Proceedings, 18 August 2022 ADJOURNMENT Gayler, Mr J Mr HEALY (Cairns—ALP) (6.16 pm): It is with a heavy heart that I rise today to pay tribute to my good friend John Gayler, the former federal ALP member ...

Motion : Australian South Sea Islanders
31/8/2022

Speech By Michael Healy MEMBER FOR CAIRNS Record of Proceedings, 31 August 2022 MOTION Australian South Sea Islanders Mr HEALY (Cairns—ALP) (5.49 pm): I rise to make my contribution to this motion. I also support the amendment proposed by the minister. First ...

Motion : Death of Queen Elizabeth II and Accession of King Charles III, Address of Condolence and Congratulations
11/10/2022

Speech By Michael Healy MEMBER FOR CAIRNS Record of Proceedings, 11 October 2022 MOTION Death of Queen Elizabeth II and Accession of King Charles III, Address of Condolence and Congratulations Mr HEALY (Cairns—ALP) (12.47 pm): I rise to make my contribution ...

Matters of Public Interest
12/10/2022

Speech By Michael Healy MEMBER FOR CAIRNS Record of Proceedings, 12 October 2022 MATTERS OF PUBLIC INTEREST Smithfield Mountain Bike Park Mr HEALY (Cairns—ALP) (2.52 pm): I rise today to inform the chamber of the ongoing transformation that is happening in ...

Major Sports Facilities Amendment Bill
26/10/2022

Speech By Michael Healy MEMBER FOR CAIRNS Record of Proceedings, 26 October 2022 MAJOR SPORTS FACILITIES AMENDMENT BILL Mr HEALY (Cairns—ALP) (3.34 pm): It will be of no surprise that I rise to speak in support of the Major Sports Facilities Amendment Bill ...

Appropriation (Parliament) Bill (No. 3); Appropriation Bill (No. 3); Betting Tax and Other Legislation Amendment Bill
10/11/2022

Speech By Michael Healy MEMBER FOR CAIRNS Record of Proceedings, 10 November 2022 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL (NO. 3) APPROPRIATION BILL (NO. 3) BETTING TAX AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr HEALY (Cairns—ALP) (5.02 pm): I rise to speak in support ...

Matters of Public Interest
29/11/2022

Speech By Michael Healy MEMBER FOR CAIRNS Record of Proceedings, 29 November 2022 MATTERS OF PUBLIC INTEREST Cairns, Youth Crime Mr HEALY (Cairns—ALP) (2.20 pm): The shadow minister for integrity has no integrity and is deliberately misleading Queenslanders. ...

Motion : Voice to Parliament
29/11/2022

Speech By Michael Healy MEMBER FOR CAIRNS Record of Proceedings, 29 November 2022 MOTION Voice to Parliament Mr HEALY (Cairns—ALP) (12.03 pm): This motion that the House supports the implementation of the Uluru Statement from the Heart in full, including a ...

Adjournment
26/10/2022

Speech By Michael Healy MEMBER FOR CAIRNS Record of Proceedings, 26 October 2022 ADJOURNMENT Cairns Bula 7s Mr HEALY (Cairns—ALP) (8.33 pm): Tonight I rise to commend the 2022 Bula 7s Invitational Rugby Tournament that was held in Cairns on 14 and 15 ...

Adjournment
9/11/2022

Speech By Michael Healy MEMBER FOR CAIRNS Record of Proceedings, 9 November 2022 ADJOURNMENT Tourism, Destination IQ and DestinationQ Mr HEALY (Cairns—ALP) (8.51 pm): I rise to make the House aware that Destination IQ and DestinationQ were held at the Gold ...

Private Member's Statement
23/2/2023

Speech By Michael Healy MEMBER FOR CAIRNS Record of Proceedings, 23 February 2023 PRIVATE MEMBER'S STATEMENT Cairns Convention Centre Mr HEALY (Cairns—ALP) (2.27 pm): The $176 million expansion of the Cairns Convention Centre is now coming to an end. This ...

Strengthening Community Safety Bill
15/3/2023

Speech By Michael Healy MEMBER FOR CAIRNS Record of Proceedings, 15 March 2023 STRENGTHENING COMMUNITY SAFETY BILL Mr HEALY (Cairns—ALP) (3.19 pm): I stand to make my contribution to the Strengthening Community Safety Bill and I want to state a couple of the ...

Private Member's Statement
16/3/2023

Speech By Michael Healy MEMBER FOR CAIRNS Record of Proceedings, 16 March 2023 PRIVATE MEMBER'S STATEMENT Cairns Indigenous Art Fair Mr HEALY (Cairns—ALP) (2.39 pm): I am exhausted from just listening! I was particularly proud, as I am with any of the ...

Vegetation Management and Other Legislation Amendment Bill
1/5/2018

Speech By Michael Healy MEMBER FOR CAIRNS Record of Proceedings, 1 May 2018 VEGETATION MANAGEMENT AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr HEALY (Cairns—ALP) (4.25 pm): It is an absolute pleasure to stand up and bring a different tone to the chamber. I also ...

Private Member's Statement
3/5/2018

Speech By Michael Healy MEMBER FOR CAIRNS Record of Proceedings, 3 May 2018 PRIVATE MEMBER'S STATEMENT Gold Coast Commonwealth Games Mr HEALY (Cairns—ALP) (2.28 pm): The 2018 Commonwealth Games broadcasted not just the Gold Coast but also Queensland to the ...

Private Member's Statement
17/5/2018

Speech By Michael Healy MEMBER FOR CAIRNS Record of Proceedings, 17 May 2018 PRIVATE MEMBER'S STATEMENT Cairns Electorate, Small Business Mr HEALY (Cairns—ALP) (2.51 pm): With Queensland’s Small Business Week fast approaching, I rise to speak of the small ...

Appropriation (Parliament) Bill; Appropriation Bill; Revenue Legislation Amendment Bill; Betting Tax Bill
15/6/2018

Speech By Michael Healy MEMBER FOR CAIRNS Record of Proceedings, 15 June 2018 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILL; REVENUE LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL; BETTING TAX BILL Mr HEALY (Cairns—ALP) (12.17 pm): It gives me great pleasure to speak in ...

Adjournment
15/6/2018

Speech By Michael Healy MEMBER FOR CAIRNS Record of Proceedings, 15 June 2018 ADJOURNMENT National Reconciliation Week, UMI Arts Mr HEALY (Cairns—ALP) (12.16 am): Last week I had the great pleasure to visit UMI Arts in my electorate and address the ...

Adjournment
22/8/2018

Speech By Michael Healy MEMBER FOR CAIRNS Record of Proceedings, 22 August 2018 ADJOURNMENT Cairns Tropical Writers Festival Mr HEALY (Cairns—ALP) (7.15 pm): What a pleasant time of day in the chamber this is. Aside from the fracas and the barrage of ...

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

Speech By Michael Healy MEMBER FOR CAIRNS Record of Proceedings, 23 August 2018 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILL Education, Employment and Small Business Committee, Report Mr HEALY (Cairns—ALP) (11.47 am): What a pleasure it was to listen ...

Private Members' Statements
23/8/2018

Speech By Michael Healy MEMBER FOR CAIRNS Record of Proceedings, 23 August 2018 PRIVATE MEMBERS' STATEMENTS Cairns Electorate, Racing Mr HEALY (Cairns—ALP) (2.59 pm): I want to bring to the House’s attention some fantastic racing events in Cairns. Last ...

Private Member's Statement
15/11/2018

Speech By Michael Healy MEMBER FOR CAIRNS Record of Proceedings, 15 November 2018 PRIVATE MEMBER'S STATEMENT Neighbourhood Watch Mr HEALY (Cairns—ALP) (2.11 pm): Crime is an issue that affects everyone in the community and no single group or government can ...

Private Members' Statements
18/10/2018

Speech By Michael Healy MEMBER FOR CAIRNS Record of Proceedings, 18 October 2018 PRIVATE MEMBERS' STATEMENTS Cairns Safer Streets Mr HEALY (Cairns—ALP) (2.40 pm): Crime and the causes of crime are complex and multifaceted. Tackling the issues requires not ...

Matter of Public Interest
30/10/2018

Speech By Michael Healy MEMBER FOR CAIRNS Record of Proceedings, 30 October 2018 MATTER OF PUBLIC INTEREST Superyacht Industry Mr HEALY (Cairns—ALP) (2.41 pm): Earlier this year I was proud to be appointed by the Minister for State Development, ...

Private Members' Statements
6/9/2018

Speech By Michael Healy MEMBER FOR CAIRNS Record of Proceedings, 6 September 2018 PRIVATE MEMBERS' STATEMENTS Advance Queensland, Ignite Ideas Grants Mr HEALY (Cairns—ALP) (2.27 pm): I have been very keen to make this statement today in light of the member ...

Private Members' Statements
20/9/2018

Speech By Michael Healy MEMBER FOR CAIRNS Record of Proceedings, 20 September 2018 PRIVATE MEMBERS' STATEMENTS Targa Great Barrier Reef Mr HEALY (Cairns—ALP) (2.15 pm): Last month I had the great pleasure of attending the inaugural Targa Great Barrier Reef ...

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

Speech By Michael Healy MEMBER FOR CAIRNS Record of Proceedings, 31 October 2018 MINES LEGISLATION (RESOURCES SAFETY) AMENDMENT BILL Mr HEALY (Cairns—ALP) (3.35 pm): I rise in support of the mines legislation. Before I begin my very well-structured speech, I ...

Local Government Legislation (Validation of Rates and Charges) Amendment Bill
20/3/2018

Speech By Michael Healy MEMBER FOR CAIRNS Record of Proceedings, 20 March 2018 LOCAL GOVERNMENT LEGISLATION (VALIDATION OF RATES AND CHARGES) AMENDMENT BILL Mr HEALY (Cairns—ALP) (5.45 pm): Firstly, I am absolutely honoured to participate in this ...

Matters of Public Interest
20/3/2018

Speech By Michael Healy MEMBER FOR CAIRNS Record of Proceedings, 20 March 2018 MATTERS OF PUBLIC INTEREST Cairns Convention Centre Mr HEALY (Cairns—ALP) (2.32 pm): I rise to talk about the proposed expansion of Cairns Convention Centre that will be underway ...

Hospital Foundations Bill
21/3/2018

Speech By Michael Healy MEMBER FOR CAIRNS Record of Proceedings, 21 March 2018 HOSPITAL FOUNDATIONS BILL Mr HEALY (Cairns—ALP) (3.39 pm): Before I begin, Mr Deputy Speaker, I would like to acknowledge your contribution: getting your head shaved for a worthy ...

Private Members' Statements
22/3/2018

Speech By Michael Healy MEMBER FOR CAIRNS Record of Proceedings, 22 March 2018 PRIVATE MEMBERS' STATEMENTS Advancing Clean Energy Schools Mr HEALY (Cairns—ALP) (2.10 pm): I want to inform the House about Advancing Clean Energy Schools. Given the last couple ...

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