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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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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, ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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. ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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. ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Speech By Michael Healy MEMBER FOR CAIRNS Record of Proceedings, 29 November 2023 MOTION Liberal National Party, Cuts Mr HEALY (Cairns—ALP) (4.22 pm): Just before I begin my contribution, I want to remind the member for Kawana of what happened when he was ...

Speech By Michael Healy MEMBER FOR CAIRNS Record of Proceedings, 30 November 2023 PRIVATE MEMBER'S STATEMENT Cairns Electorate Mr HEALY (Cairns—ALP) (2.40 pm): This week we heard from both the Premier and the Minister for Tourism that last week was a very ...

Speech By Michael Healy MEMBER FOR CAIRNS Record of Proceedings, 29 March 2023 MOTION: CAIRNS, TOWNSVILLE AND REDLANDS ELECTORATES Mr HEALY (Cairns—ALP) (5.27 pm): I want to acknowledge the member for Moggill bringing a sensible approach. It is quite ...

Speech By Michael Healy MEMBER FOR CAIRNS Record of Proceedings, 19 April 2023 ADJOURNMENT Cairns Regional Trade Distribution Centre Mr HEALY (Cairns—ALP) (7.16 pm): On Wednesday, 8 March I had the pleasure of accompanying the Treasurer, Cameron Dick, when ...

Speech By Michael Healy MEMBER FOR CAIRNS Record of Proceedings, 9 May 2023 PATH TO TREATY BILL Mr HEALY (Cairns—ALP) (6.06 pm): I rise in support of and to make my contribution to the Path to Treaty Bill. I also want to make it very clear that I support ...

Speech By Michael Healy MEMBER FOR CAIRNS Record of Proceedings, 9 May 2023 MATTERS OF PUBLIC INTEREST Cairns Electorate, Palaszczuk Labor Government Mr HEALY (Cairns—ALP) (2.51 pm): It is with great pleasure that I rise as the member for Cairns to talk ...

Speech By Michael Healy MEMBER FOR CAIRNS Record of Proceedings, 11 May 2023 PRIVATE MEMBERS' STATEMENTS Far North Queensland, Health Services Mr HEALY (Cairns—ALP) (2.39 pm): The Palaszczuk government is committed to providing quality health services ...

Speech By Michael Healy MEMBER FOR CAIRNS Record of Proceedings, 13 September 2023 MOTION Health Workers Mr HEALY (Cairns—ALP) (4.28 pm): I rise to support the motion, which will not come as a surprise to anybody. I begin by taking the liberty of suggesting ...

Speech By Michael Healy MEMBER FOR CAIRNS Record of Proceedings, 14 September 2023 PRIVATE MEMBER'S STATEMENT Women’s Health Week; Cairns, Maternity Services Mr HEALY (Cairns—ALP) (2.28 pm): Women’s Health Week was celebrated from 4 to 8 September, with the ...

Speech By Michael Healy MEMBER FOR CAIRNS Record of Proceedings, 14 September 2023 WATER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr HEALY (Cairns—ALP) (5.07 pm): I rise to support the Water Legislation Amendment Bill. I was quite surprised, Mr Deputy Speaker, that in ...

Speech By Michael Healy MEMBER FOR CAIRNS Record of Proceedings, 11 October 2023 MOTION Liberal National Party, Health Mr HEALY (Cairns—ALP) (2.30 pm): As the member for Kawana has asked what the Labor Party has done, let us talk about what we have done. ...

Speech By Michael Healy MEMBER FOR CAIRNS Record of Proceedings, 11 May 2023 MOTION Far North Queensland, Service Delivery Mr HEALY (Cairns—ALP) (3.46 pm): I rise to speak in support of the amendment to the private member’s motion. I would like to begin by ...

Speech By Michael Healy MEMBER FOR CAIRNS Record of Proceedings, 11 May 2023 ADJOURNMENT Cairns Electorate Mr HEALY (Cairns—ALP) (4.55 pm): I will probably do something a little outrageous and not look at my notes but speak from the heart, so this might go a ...

Speech By Michael Healy MEMBER FOR CAIRNS Record of Proceedings, 23 May 2023 MATTERS OF PUBLIC INTEREST Cairns Marine Precinct, Investment; Cairns TAFE Mr HEALY (Cairns—ALP) (2.43 pm): Madam Deputy Speaker Lui, it is great to see you. I believe that the ...

Speech By Michael Healy MEMBER FOR CAIRNS Record of Proceedings, 15 June 2023 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILL; REVENUE LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr HEALY (Cairns—ALP) (4.25 pm): If the member for Nanango wants to know where the money ...

Speech By Michael Healy MEMBER FOR CAIRNS Record of Proceedings, 25 October 2023 TOW TRUCK BILL Mr HEALY (Cairns—ALP) (6.12 pm): I am very happy to speak on this very important issue. It certainly might not be as sexy as some of the issues we discuss, but ...

Speech By Michael Healy MEMBER FOR CAIRNS Record of Proceedings, 26 October 2023 PRIVATE MEMBER'S STATEMENT Cairns, Edor Carnival Mr HEALY (Cairns—ALP) (2.09 pm): It is so refreshing to see the wider Cairns community come together by taking collaborative ...

Speech By Michael Healy MEMBER FOR CAIRNS Record of Proceedings, 15 November 2023 LOCAL GOVERNMENT (COUNCILLOR CONDUCT) AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr HEALY (Cairns—ALP) (11.54 am): I cannot hear anything outside! It is wonderful in here. I rise to ...

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 ...

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 ...

Speech By Michael Healy MEMBER FOR CAIRNS Record of Proceedings, 16 November 2023 EMBLEMS OF QUEENSLAND AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr HEALY (Cairns—ALP) (5.29 pm): That was riveting. How can you make a meal of this? I am looking forward to making a ...

Speech By Michael Healy MEMBER FOR CAIRNS Record of Proceedings, 12 October 2023 PRIVATE MEMBER'S STATEMENT Cairns Convention Centre Mr HEALY (Cairns—ALP) (2.27 pm): I am very pleased to announce that the Palaszczuk Labor government’s $176 million commitment ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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. ...

Speech By Hon. Michael Healy MEMBER FOR CAIRNS Record of Proceedings, 14 February 2024 MOTION Miles Labor Government Hon. MP HEALY (Cairns—ALP) (Minister for Tourism and Sport) (6.02 pm): I am very pleased to stand and make a sensible contribution because I ...

Speech By Hon. Michael Healy MEMBER FOR CAIRNS Record of Proceedings, 14 February 2024 MINISTERIAL STATEMENT Tourism Industry Hon. MP HEALY (Cairns—ALP) (Minister for Tourism and Sport) (9.54 am): I am honoured also to stand before the House as the new ...

Speech By Hon. Michael Healy MEMBER FOR CAIRNS Record of Proceedings, 1 May 2024 MINISTERIAL STATEMENTS Youth Development Partnership Fund Hon. MP HEALY (Cairns—ALP) (Minister for Tourism and Sport) (9.54 am): I am a strong believer in the power of sport ...

Speech By Hon. Michael Healy MEMBER FOR CAIRNS Record of Proceedings, 21 May 2024 MINISTERIAL STATEMENTS Brisbane, Events Hon. MP HEALY (Cairns—ALP) (Minister for Tourism and Sport) (10.08 am): We need look no further than last weekend to recognise that ...

Speech By Hon. Michael Healy MEMBER FOR CAIRNS Record of Proceedings, 22 May 2024 MOTION North Queensland, Secession Hon. MP HEALY (Cairns—ALP) (Minister for Tourism and Sport) (4.35 pm): I rise to oppose the motion as a Far North Queenslander. I appreciate ...

Speech By Hon. Michael Healy MEMBER FOR CAIRNS Record of Proceedings, 23 May 2024 BRISBANE OLYMPIC AND PARALYMPIC GAMES ARRANGEMENTS AMENDMENT BILL Hon. MP HEALY (Cairns—ALP) (Minister for Tourism and Sport) (4.47 pm): I want to begin by thanking Magnus ...

Speech By Hon. Michael Healy MEMBER FOR CAIRNS Record of Proceedings, 21 March 2024 PRIVATE MEMBER'S STATEMENTS Cairns, Community Cabinet Hon. MP HEALY (Cairns—ALP) (Minister for Tourism and Sport) (2.22 pm): Riveting! At the end of February I, along with ...

Speech By Hon. Michael Healy MEMBER FOR CAIRNS Record of Proceedings, 18 April 2024 MINISTERIAL STATEMENT Sport and Recreation, Investment Hon. MP HEALY (Cairns—ALP) (Minister for Tourism and Sport) (10.40 am): Our Big Build is delivering vital ...

Speech By Hon. Michael Healy MEMBER FOR CAIRNS Record of Proceedings, 30 April 2024 MATTERS OF PUBLIC INTEREST Cairns Youth Foyer Hon. MP HEALY (Cairns—ALP) (Minister for Tourism and Sport) (2.30 pm): I am very happy to rise to talk about youth foyers. We ...

Speech By Hon. Michael Healy MEMBER FOR CAIRNS Record of Proceedings, 1 May 2024 MOTION Miles Labor Government, Travel Expenses Hon. MP HEALY (Cairns—ALP) (Minister for Tourism and Sport) (6.08 pm): All I can say is thank the good lord that source of ...

Speech By Hon. Michael Healy MEMBER FOR CAIRNS Record of Proceedings, 15 February 2024 PRIVATE MEMBER'S STATEMENT Weather Events Hon. MP HEALY (Cairns—ALP) (Minister for Tourism and Sport) (2.36 pm): On 13 December Far North Queensland received our first ...

Speech By Hon. Michael Healy MEMBER FOR CAIRNS Record of Proceedings, 7 March 2024 PRIVATE MEMBER'S STATEMENT Maunder, Ms S Hon. MP HEALY (Cairns—ALP) (Minister for Tourism and Sport) (2.34 pm): It gives me great pleasure to add my voice to the chorus of ...

Speech By Hon. Michael Healy MEMBER FOR CAIRNS Record of Proceedings, 21 March 2024 MINISTERIAL STATEMENT Tourism Industry Hon. MP HEALY (Cairns—ALP) (Minister for Tourism and Sport) (10.33 am): Queensland is the nation’s top holiday destination. We all ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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. ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Speech By Hon. Michael Healy MEMBER FOR CAIRNS Record of Proceedings, 13 June 2024 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILL; REVENUE AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL; STATE FINANCIAL INSTRUCTIONS AND METWAY MERGER AMENDMENT BILL Hon. MP HEALY ...

Speech By Hon. Michael Healy MEMBER FOR CAIRNS Record of Proceedings, 12 June 2024 MOTION Far North Queensland, Infrastructure Hon. MP HEALY (Cairns—ALP) (Minister for Tourism and Sport) (5.24 pm): Oh, Mr Deputy Speaker, here we go again. The LNP have their ...

Speech By Hon. Michael Healy MEMBER FOR CAIRNS Record of Proceedings, 12 June 2024 ADJOURNMENT Study Queensland Hon. MP HEALY (Cairns—ALP) (Minister for Tourism and Sport) (8.10 pm): I stand in the House tonight to speak about Study Queensland. This is a ...

Speech By Hon. Michael Healy MEMBER FOR CAIRNS Record of Proceedings, 11 June 2024 MINISTERIAL STATEMENT Children, Sport and Recreation Hon. MP HEALY (Cairns—ALP) (Minister for Tourism and Sport) (9.49 am): The Miles government is putting Queensland ...

Speech By Hon. Michael Healy MEMBER FOR CAIRNS Record of Proceedings, 12 September 2024 PROGRESSIVE COAL ROYALTIES PROTECTION (KEEP THEM IN THE BANK) BILL Hon. MP HEALY (Cairns—ALP) (Minister for Tourism and Sport) (3.41 pm): I stand to speak to and support ...

Speech By Michael Healy MEMBER FOR CAIRNS Record of Proceedings, 20 February 2025 MOTION North Queensland, Weather Events Mr HEALY (Cairns—ALP) (12.14 pm): As we have heard in this chamber and as people across this state and the Commonwealth would be acutely ...

Speech By Michael Healy MEMBER FOR CAIRNS Record of Proceedings, 14 March 2025 PRIVATE MEMBER'S STATEMENT Gambling Mr HEALY (Cairns—ALP) (2.44 pm): I have been approached by several constituents voicing their concerns regarding the detrimental impact of ...

Speech By Hon. Michael Healy MEMBER FOR CAIRNS Record of Proceedings, 21 August 2024 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL APPROPRIATION BILL Consideration in Detail (Cognate Debate) Appropriation Bill Community Support and Services Committee, Report Hon. MP ...

Speech By Hon. Michael Healy MEMBER FOR CAIRNS Record of Proceedings, 21 August 2024 MOTION Crime Statistics Hon. MP HEALY (Cairns—ALP) (Minister for Tourism and Sport) (5.52 pm): Once again we find ourselves here having a discussion about something for ...

Speech By Hon. Michael Healy MEMBER FOR CAIRNS Record of Proceedings, 21 August 2024 MINISTERIAL STATEMENT FairPlay Vouchers Hon. MP HEALY (Cairns—ALP) (Minister for Tourism and Sport) (10.05 am): New Premier Steven Miles is doing what matters for ...

Speech By Michael Healy MEMBER FOR CAIRNS Record of Proceedings, 1 May 2025 PRIVATE MEMBERS' STATEMENTS Western Queensland, Tourism; Back to Work Program Mr HEALY (Cairns—ALP) (2.38 pm): If those kids want to come to Cairns, it will be far more exciting ...

Speech By Michael Healy MEMBER FOR CAIRNS Record of Proceedings, 10 December 2024 ADJOURNMENT Minister for Transport and Main Roads Mr HEALY (Cairns—ALP) (12.11 am): Congratulations, Speaker, on your appointment. I will have more to say about that tomorrow ...

Speech By Hon. Michael Healy MEMBER FOR CAIRNS Record of Proceedings, 11 September 2024 ADJOURNMENT Centacare FNQ, School Savvy Hon. MP HEALY (Cairns—ALP) (Minister for Tourism and Sport) (9.03 pm): I rise to speak about the wonderful Centacare FNQ ...

Speech By Michael Healy MEMBER FOR CAIRNS Record of Proceedings, 3 April 2025 PRIVATE MEMBER'S STATEMENT Tourism Industry Mr HEALY (Cairns—ALP) (2.43 pm): I have been contacted by a number of tourism operators raising deep concern over the direction of our ...

Speech By Michael Healy MEMBER FOR CAIRNS Record of Proceedings, 30 April 2025 MOTION Crisafulli LNP Government, Health System Mr HEALY (Cairns—ALP) (5.43 pm): I am not sure how the member for Logan would go on the paddock, but he is a great performer in ...

Speech By Michael Healy MEMBER FOR CAIRNS Record of Proceedings, 11 December 2024 MAKING QUEENSLAND SAFER BILL Mr HEALY (Cairns—ALP) (4.07 pm): I rise today to express deep concern about the Queensland government’s Making Queensland Safer Bill. I ask the ...

Speech By Michael Healy MEMBER FOR CAIRNS Record of Proceedings, 20 May 2025 MAKING QUEENSLAND SAFER (ADULT CRIME, ADULT TIME) AMENDMENT BILL Mr HEALY (Cairns—ALP) (10.24 pm): That was a lovely address and a bit of security for somebody who is feeling a bit ...

Speech By Michael Healy MEMBER FOR CAIRNS Record of Proceedings, 22 May 2025 ADDRESS-IN-REPLY Mr HEALY (Cairns—ALP) (4.21 pm): I would like to begin by recognising newly elected and returned members. I congratulate each and every one of you. Everybody knows ...

Speech By Michael Healy MEMBER FOR CAIRNS Record of Proceedings, 22 May 2025 PRIVATE MEMBER'S STATEMENT Far North Queensland, Tourism Mr HEALY (Cairns—ALP) (2.44 pm): Today I extend my sincere congratulations to both Matt Smith on his election as the new ...