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Speech By Peter Russo MEMBER FOR SUNNYBANK Record of Proceedings, 20 April 2016 CRIME AND CORRUPTION AMENDMENT BILL Mr RUSSO (Sunnybank—ALP) (10.12 pm): I rise tonight to speak in support of the Crime and Corruption Amendment Bill. This will again fulfil ...
Speech By Peter Russo MEMBER FOR SUNNYBANK Record of Proceedings, 11 May 2016 ADJOURNMENT Bioproton Mr RUSSO (Sunnybank—ALP) (12.36 am): I rise tonight to speak of a business in my electorate of Sunnybank that is truly demonstrating innovation in its ...
Speech By Peter Russo MEMBER FOR SUNNYBANK Record of Proceedings, 25 May 2016 NORTH STRADBROKE ISLAND PROTECTION AND SUSTAINABILITY AND OTHER ACTS AMENDMENT BILL; NORTH STRADBROKE ISLAND PROTECTION AND SUSTAINABILITY (RENEWAL OF MINING LEASES) AMENDMENT ...
Speech By Peter Russo MEMBER FOR SUNNYBANK Record of Proceedings, 26 May 2016 NATIONAL INJURY INSURANCE SCHEME (QUEENSLAND) BILL Mr RUSSO (Sunnybank—ALP) (4.31 pm): I rise in the House to support the National Injury Insurance Scheme (Queensland) Bill ...
Speech By Peter Russo MEMBER FOR SUNNYBANK Record of Proceedings, 15 March 2016 ADJOURNMENT Greenfield Mowers Mr RUSSO (Sunnybank—ALP) (10.07 pm): At a time when manufacturing in Australia is struggling, based in Acacia Ridge in my Sunnybank electorate ...
Speech By Peter Russo MEMBER FOR SUNNYBANK Record of Proceedings, 16 March 2016 FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE Alleged Intimidation of Witnesses, Referral to Ethics Committee Mr RUSSO (Sunnybank—ALP) (2.41 pm): In accordance with standing order ...
Speech By Peter Russo MEMBER FOR SUNNYBANK Record of Proceedings, 16 March 2016 ADJOURNMENT Fall of Singapore, 75th Anniversary Mr RUSSO (Sunnybank—ALP) (8.30 pm): Next year, 15 February 2017, will mark the 75th anniversary of the fall of Singapore ...
Speech By Peter Russo MEMBER FOR SUNNYBANK Record of Proceedings, 17 March 2016 PLUMBING AND DRAINAGE AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr RUSSO (Sunnybank—ALP) (4.17 pm): This afternoon I rise to speak in favour of the Plumbing and Drainage and Other ...
Speech By Peter Russo MEMBER FOR SUNNYBANK Record of Proceedings, 17 March 2016 FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE Report, Motion to Take Note Mr RUSSO (Sunnybank—ALP) (3.28 pm): I rise to speak to the Finance and Administration Committee report No. ...
Speech By Peter Russo MEMBER FOR SUNNYBANK Record of Proceedings, 23 February 2016 ADJOURNMENT Child Protection Mr RUSSO (Sunnybank—ALP) (8.59 pm): Tonight I rise to speak on a matter of concern to us all: the future of those children at risk of neglect ...
Speech By Peter Russo MEMBER FOR SUNNYBANK Record of Proceedings, 25 February 2016 PRIVATE MEMBER'S STATEMENT Australian Unity Centre, Slacks Creek Mosque Mr RUSSO (Sunnybank—ALP) (2.40 pm): With the passing of the Multicultural Recognition Bill in this ...
Speech By Peter Russo MEMBER FOR SUNNYBANK Record of Proceedings, 25 February 2016 FURTHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING (TRAINING OMBUDSMAN) AND ANOTHER ACT AMENDMENT BILL Mr RUSSO (Sunnybank—ALP) (3.43 pm): I speak in support of the Further Education and ...
Speech By Peter Russo MEMBER FOR SUNNYBANK Record of Proceedings, 16 February 2016 MULTICULTURAL RECOGNITION BILL Mr RUSSO (Sunnybank—ALP) (4.08 pm): I rise today to speak strongly in favour of the Multicultural Recognition Bill. The purpose of this ...
Speech By Peter Russo MEMBER FOR SUNNYBANK Record of Proceedings, 16 February 2016 PARLIAMENTARY CRIME AND CORRUPTION COMMITTEE Crime and Corruption Commission, Documents Mr RUSSO (Sunnybank—ALP) (10.14 am): In accordance with section 4.7(4) of the ...
Speech By Peter Russo MEMBER FOR SUNNYBANK Record of Proceedings, 18 February 2016 ADJOURNMENT Queensland Tissue Bank Mr RUSSO (Sunnybank—ALP) (7.03 pm): On 16 December last year the Minister for Health and I toured the Queensland Tissue Bank which ...
Speech By Peter Russo MEMBER FOR SUNNYBANK Record of Proceedings, 16 June 2016 FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE Report Mr RUSSO (Sunnybank—ALP) (10.14 am): I lay upon the table of the House report No. 24 of the Finance and Administration Committee ...
Speech By Peter Russo MEMBER FOR SUNNYBANK Record of Proceedings, 16 June 2016 ADJOURNMENT Wassenaar, Mr D Mr RUSSO (Sunnybank—ALP) (12.52 am): I rise to speak about a remarkable man in my electorate of Sunnybank in the suburb of Acacia Ridge. Mr Douwe ...
Speech By Peter Russo MEMBER FOR SUNNYBANK Record of Proceedings, 16 June 2016 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILL; DUTIES AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr RUSSO (Sunnybank—ALP) (11.20 pm): Tuesday saw the Palaszczuk Labor ...
Speech By Peter Russo MEMBER FOR SUNNYBANK Record of Proceedings, 15 March 2016 DISABILITY SERVICES AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr RUSSO (Sunnybank—ALP) (5.14 pm): This afternoon I rise to speak in support of the Disability Services and Other ...
Speech By Peter Russo MEMBER FOR SUNNYBANK Record of Proceedings, 16 August 2016 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILL Mr RUSSO (Sunnybank—ALP) (3.17 pm): I rise as chair of the Finance and Administration Committee to speak on the 2016-17 ...
Speech By Peter Russo MEMBER FOR SUNNYBANK Record of Proceedings, 15 September 2016 FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE Report, Motion to Take Note Mr RUSSO (Sunnybank—ALP) (12.18 pm): I move— That the House take note of report No. 25 of the Finance ...
Speech By Peter Russo MEMBER FOR SUNNYBANK Record of Proceedings, 13 October 2016 LEGAL AFFAIRS AND COMMUNITY SAFETY COMMITTEE Report, Motion to take Note Mr RUSSO (Sunnybank—ALP) (12.15 pm): I rise in the House to speak about the inquiry into a human ...
Speech By Peter Russo MEMBER FOR SUNNYBANK Record of Proceedings, 1 November 2016 APPROPRIATION BILL (NO. 2) Mr RUSSO (Sunnybank—ALP) (2.30 pm): I rise in this House this afternoon to support the Appropriation Bill (No. 2) 2016 and recommend its passing. ...
Speech By Peter Russo MEMBER FOR SUNNYBANK Record of Proceedings, 3 November 2016 FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE Report Mr RUSSO (Sunnybank—ALP) (10.12 am): I lay upon the table of the House the Finance and Administration Committee report No. 33, ...
Speech By Peter Russo MEMBER FOR SUNNYBANK Record of Proceedings, 3 November 2016 YOUTH JUSTICE AND OTHER LEGISLATION (INCLUSION OF 17-YEAR-OLD PERSONS) AMENDMENT BILL Mr RUSSO (Sunnybank—ALP) (5.41 pm): I rise to express my wholehearted support for this ...
Speech By Peter Russo MEMBER FOR SUNNYBANK Record of Proceedings, 31 August 2016 WORKERS' COMPENSATION AND REHABILITATION (NATIONAL INJURY INSURANCE SCHEME) AMENDMENT BILL Mr RUSSO (Sunnybank—ALP) (4.37 pm): I rise to support the amendments in the ...
Speech By Peter Russo MEMBER FOR SUNNYBANK Record of Proceedings, 1 September 2016 ADJOURNMENT MacGregor State School Mr RUSSO (Sunnybank—ALP) (5.10 pm): Since being elected I have been making efforts to improve the safety of students at the MacGregor ...
Speech By Peter Russo MEMBER FOR SUNNYBANK Record of Proceedings, 13 September 2016 MATTERS OF PUBLIC INTEREST Cornerstone Living Mr RUSSO (Sunnybank—ALP) (11.55 am): Contrary to recent comments by the shadow minister for housing that we have a failed ...
Speech By Peter Russo MEMBER FOR SUNNYBANK Record of Proceedings, 14 September 2016 ADJOURNMENT Russo, Mrs M Mr RUSSO (Sunnybank—ALP) (10.43 pm): I rise in the House tonight to speak about my mum, Maureen Russo. Mum passed away on 6 August, aged 87. Mum ...
Speech By Peter Russo MEMBER FOR SUNNYBANK Record of Proceedings, 16 August 2016 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILL Mr RUSSO (Sunnybank—ALP) (2.30 pm): I rise as chair of the Finance and Administration Committee to speak to the ...
Speech By Peter Russo MEMBER FOR SUNNYBANK Record of Proceedings, 18 August 2016 ADJOURNMENT Diew, Mr J Mr RUSSO (Sunnybank—ALP) (11.34 pm): I rise in this House with a heavy heart to speak about the late Jacob Jok Diew and his son Chan. Jacob was a ...
Speech By Peter Russo MEMBER FOR SUNNYBANK Record of Proceedings, 18 August 2016 FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE Report Mr RUSSO (Sunnybank—ALP) (10.16 am): I lay upon the table of the House report No. 28 of the Finance and Administration Committee ...
Speech By Peter Russo MEMBER FOR SUNNYBANK Record of Proceedings, 18 August 2016 VEGETATION MANAGEMENT (REINSTATEMENT) AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr RUSSO (Sunnybank—ALP) (8.49 pm): I rise to speak in support of this incredibly important piece ...
Speech By Peter Russo MEMBER FOR SUNNYBANK Record of Proceedings, 8 November 2016 MOTION Racial Discrimination Act Mr RUSSO (Sunnybank—ALP) (6.17 pm): I rise in this House to oppose the motion that calls for the reform of section 18C of the Racial ...
Speech By Peter Russo MEMBER FOR SUNNYBANK Record of Proceedings, 8 August 2017 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILL: FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE Mr RUSSO (Sunnybank—ALP) (2.41 pm): I rise as chair of the Finance and Administration ...
Speech By Peter Russo MEMBER FOR SUNNYBANK Record of Proceedings, 23 August 2017 WORKERS' COMPENSATION AND REHABILITATION (COAL WORKERS' PNEUMOCONIOSIS) AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr RUSSO (Sunnybank—ALP) (5.46 pm): Tonight I rise in the House to ...
Speech By Peter Russo MEMBER FOR SUNNYBANK Record of Proceedings, 24 August 2017 STRONG AND SUSTAINABLE RESOURCE COMMUNITIES BILL Mr RUSSO (Sunnybank—ALP) (5.16 pm): I rise in the House to speak to the Strong and Sustainable Resource Communities Bill and to ...
Speech By Peter Russo MEMBER FOR SUNNYBANK Record of Proceedings, 12 October 2017 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL (NO. 2); APPROPRIATION BILL (NO. 2) Mr RUSSO (Sunnybank—ALP) (5.08 pm): I rise to speak in favour of the Appropriation Bill (No. 2) 2017 and the ...
Speech By Peter Russo MEMBER FOR SUNNYBANK Record of Proceedings, 24 October 2017 MATTERS OF PUBLIC INTEREST Affordable Energy Plan Mr RUSSO (Sunnybank—ALP) (12.56 pm): I rise this afternoon to highlight some aspects of the Palaszczuk government’s ...
Speech By Peter Russo MEMBER FOR SUNNYBANK Record of Proceedings, 26 October 2017 PRIVATE MEMBERS' STATEMENT Electricity Optimisation Program Mr RUSSO (Sunnybank—ALP) (2.57 pm): I thank not only the hardworking police and administrative staff at Mount ...
Speech By Peter Russo MEMBER FOR SUNNYBANK Record of Proceedings, 6 September 2017 LABOUR HIRE LICENSING BILL Mr RUSSO (Sunnybank—ALP) (8.51 pm): I rise in the House tonight to speak to the Labour Hire Licensing Bill 2017 and to recommend that the House pass ...
Speech By Peter Russo MEMBER FOR SUNNYBANK Record of Proceedings, 11 October 2017 WORK HEALTH AND SAFETY AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr RUSSO (Sunnybank—ALP) (5.12 pm): There was strong agreement in the committee that workers should be able to go to ...
Speech By Peter Russo MEMBER FOR SUNNYBANK Record of Proceedings, 11 October 2017 FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE Report Mr RUSSO (Sunnybank—ALP) (2.46 pm): I lay upon the table of the House report No. 48 of the Finance and Administration Committee ...
Speech By Peter Russo MEMBER FOR SUNNYBANK Record of Proceedings, 5 September 2017 WASTE REDUCTION AND RECYCLING AMENDMENT BILL Mr RUSSO (Sunnybank—ALP) (5.19 pm): I rise to speak to the Waste Reduction and Recycling Amendment Bill that had its first reading ...
Speech By Peter Russo MEMBER FOR SUNNYBANK Record of Proceedings, 25 May 2017 TRADING (ALLOWABLE HOURS) AMENDMENT BILL Mr RUSSO (Sunnybank—ALP) (12.40 pm): I rise today in the House to debate the Trading (Allowable Hours) Amendment Bill 2017. I will be ...
Speech By Peter Russo MEMBER FOR SUNNYBANK Record of Proceedings, 25 May 2017 PRIVATE MEMBER'S STATEMENT Sunnybank Electorate Mr RUSSO (Sunnybank—ALP) (2.43 pm): I intend to speak about all things education and a little sport. First of all, I would like to ...
Speech By Peter Russo MEMBER FOR SUNNYBANK Record of Proceedings, 16 June 2017 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILL; REVENUE LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr RUSSO (Sunnybank—ALP) (12.54 pm): I rise in the House to support the Appropriation Bill ...
Speech By Peter Russo MEMBER FOR SUNNYBANK Record of Proceedings, 8 August 2017 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILL: FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE Mr RUSSO (Sunnybank—ALP) (2.30 pm): I rise as chair of the Finance and Administration ...
Speech By Peter Russo MEMBER FOR SUNNYBANK Record of Proceedings, 21 March 2017 FARM BUSINESS DEBT MEDIATION BILL; RURAL AND REGIONAL ADJUSTMENT (DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE) AMENDMENT BILL Mr RUSSO (Sunnybank—ALP) (9.10 pm): I rise to speak in support of the ...
Speech By Peter Russo MEMBER FOR SUNNYBANK Record of Proceedings, 22 March 2017 ADJOURNMENT Sunnybank Special School; AEIOU Parent Conference Mr RUSSO (Sunnybank—ALP) (2.16 am): I rise in the House this morning to reflect on two matters that have occurred ...
Speech By Peter Russo MEMBER FOR SUNNYBANK Record of Proceedings, 10 May 2017 ADJOURNMENT Australasian Council of Public Accounts Committee Conference Mr RUSSO (Sunnybank—ALP) (11.02 pm): Madam Deputy Speaker, between 19 and 21 April 2017, as you are aware, ...
Speech By Peter Russo MEMBER FOR SUNNYBANK Record of Proceedings, 10 May 2017 STATE PENALTIES ENFORCEMENT AMENDMENT BILL Mr RUSSO (Sunnybank—ALP) (9.13 pm): To fully understand what the State Penalties Enforcement Amendment Bill 2017 sets out to achieve, it ...
Speech By Peter Russo MEMBER FOR SUNNYBANK Record of Proceedings, 16 February 2017 PRIVATE MEMBER'S STATEMENT ‘Say No to Pauline’ Campaign Mr RUSSO (Sunnybank—ALP) (2.45 pm): On 14 October 2016, I hosted a lunch for approximately 100 people at Michael’s ...
Speech By Peter Russo MEMBER FOR SUNNYBANK Record of Proceedings, 2 March 2017 FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE COMMITTEE: REPORT, MOTION TO TAKE NOTE Mr RUSSO (Sunnybank—ALP) (11.57 am): I move— That the House take note of Finance and Administration Committee, ...
Speech By Peter Russo MEMBER FOR SUNNYBANK Record of Proceedings, 2 March 2017 PRIVATE MEMBER'S STATEMENT Taiwan, Trade Mr RUSSO (Sunnybank—ALP) (2.45 pm): As everybody in this House knows, my electorate has a significant number of people who have migrated ...
Speech By Peter Russo MEMBER FOR TOOHEY Record of Proceedings, 14 June 2018 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILL; REVENUE LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL; BETTING TAX BILL Mr RUSSO (Toohey—ALP) (11.00 pm): Tonight I rise to support the budget bills ...
Speech By Peter Russo MEMBER FOR TOOHEY Record of Proceedings, 6 September 2018 ADDRESS-IN-REPLY Mr RUSSO (Toohey—ALP) (11.58 am): I want to start by firstly acknowledging the traditional custodians on whose ancestral lands we are gathered—the Turrbal ...
Speech By Peter Russo MEMBER FOR TOOHEY Record of Proceedings, 18 September 2018 POLICE POWERS AND RESPONSIBILITIES AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr RUSSO (Toohey—ALP) (3.17 pm): I rise to recommend that the House pass the Police Powers and ...
Speech By Peter Russo MEMBER FOR TOOHEY Record of Proceedings, 18 September 2018 MOTION OF CONDOLENCE Davis, Mr BJ Mr RUSSO (Toohey—ALP) (9.50 am): Something I only recently found out about Brian Davis is his connection with the iconic Australian characters ...
Speech By Peter Russo MEMBER FOR TOOHEY Record of Proceedings, 19 September 2018 ADJOURNMENT Toohey Electorate, Events Mr RUSSO (Toohey—ALP) (7.16 pm): I take this opportunity to talk about events that have been occurring in my electorate. I would like to ...
Speech By Peter Russo MEMBER FOR TOOHEY Record of Proceedings, 20 March 2018 ADJOURNMENT Metro South Health Mr RUSSO (Toohey—ALP) (7.28 pm): Tonight I intend to speak about how health care at the QEII is under threat from the federal government. Metro South ...
Speech By Peter Russo MEMBER FOR TOOHEY Record of Proceedings, 19 September 2018 NATIONAL REDRESS SCHEME FOR INSTITUTIONAL CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE (COMMONWEALTH POWERS) BILL Mr RUSSO (Toohey—ALP) (2.17 pm): Having represented both victims and perpetrators of ...
Speech By Peter Russo MEMBER FOR TOOHEY Record of Proceedings, 20 September 2018 LEGAL AFFAIRS AND COMMUNITY SAFETY COMMITTEE Report, Motion to Take Note Mr RUSSO (Toohey—ALP) (3.23 pm): I move— That the House take note of the Legal Affairs and Community ...
Speech By Peter Russo MEMBER FOR TOOHEY Record of Proceedings, 18 October 2018 LEGAL AFFAIRS AND COMMUNITY SAFETY COMMITTEE Report, Motion to Take Note Mr RUSSO (Toohey—ALP) (3.55 pm): I move— That the House take note of the Legal Affairs and Community ...
Speech By Peter Russo MEMBER FOR TOOHEY Record of Proceedings, 31 October 2018 CRIME AND CORRUPTION AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr RUSSO (Toohey—ALP) (6.14 pm): I rise to recommend that the House support the passing of the legislation before us this ...
Speech By Peter Russo MEMBER FOR TOOHEY Record of Proceedings, 22 March 2018 QUEENSLAND COMPETITION AUTHORITY AMENDMENT BILL Mr RUSSO (Toohey—ALP) (11.21 am): I rise in the House in support of the Queensland Competition Authority Amendment Bill 2018. The ...
Speech By Peter Russo MEMBER FOR TOOHEY Record of Proceedings, 2 May 2018 VEGETATION MANAGEMENT AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr RUSSO (Toohey—ALP) (11.42 am): I rise in the House to support the passing of the Vegetation Management and Other ...
Speech By Peter Russo MEMBER FOR TOOHEY 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 Mr ...
Speech By Peter Russo MEMBER FOR TOOHEY Record of Proceedings, 17 May 2018 BIRTHS, DEATHS AND MARRIAGES REGISTRATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr RUSSO (Toohey—ALP) (5.56 pm): I rise in the House to speak in support of the Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration ...
Speech By Peter Russo MEMBER FOR TOOHEY Record of Proceedings, 17 May 2018 LEGAL AFFAIRS AND COMMUNITY SAFETY COMMITTEE Report Mr RUSSO (Toohey—ALP) (10.12 am): As chair of the Legal Affairs and Community Safety Committee, I lay upon the table of the House ...
Speech By Peter Russo MEMBER FOR TOOHEY Record of Proceedings, 12 June 2018 LEGAL AFFAIRS AND COMMUNITY SAFETY COMMITTEE Office of the Information Commissioner, Report Mr RUSSO (Toohey—ALP) (10.15 am): As chair of the Legal Affairs and Community Safety ...
Speech By Peter Russo MEMBER FOR TOOHEY Record of Proceedings, 6 March 2018 LEGAL AFFAIRS AND COMMUNITY SAFETY COMMITTEE Office of the Information Commissioner, Report Mr RUSSO (Toohey—ALP) (10.56 am): As chair of the Legal Affairs and Community Safety ...
Speech By Peter Russo MEMBER FOR TOOHEY Record of Proceedings, 6 March 2018 POLICE AND OTHER LEGISLATION (IDENTITY AND BIOMETRIC CAPABILITY) AMENDMENT BILL Mr RUSSO (Toohey—ALP) (6.58 pm): I rise in the House to speak in support of the Police and Other ...
Speech By Peter Russo MEMBER FOR TOOHEY Record of Proceedings, 7 March 2018 ADJOURNMENT Cook Medical Australia Mr RUSSO (Toohey—ALP) (7.08 pm): This evening I rise to speak about an industry located in my electorate. Cook Medical Australia, a medical device ...
Speech By Peter Russo MEMBER FOR TOOHEY Record of Proceedings, 7 March 2018 POLICE AND OTHER LEGISLATION (IDENTITY AND BIOMETRIC CAPABILITY) AMENDMENT BILL Mr RUSSO (Toohey—ALP) (12.22 pm), continuing: Prior to the adjournment last night I outlined what the ...
Speech By Peter Russo MEMBER FOR TOOHEY Record of Proceedings, 13 June 2018 BIRTHS, DEATHS AND MARRIAGES REGISTRATION AMENDMENT BILL Resumed from 17 May (see p. 1373), on motion of Mrs D’Ath— That the bill be now read a second time. Mr RUSSO (Toohey—ALP) ...
Speech By Peter Russo MEMBER FOR TOOHEY Record of Proceedings, 12 February 2019 CRIMINAL CODE (NON-CONSENSUAL SHARING OF INTIMATE IMAGES) AMENDMENT BILL Mr RUSSO (Toohey—ALP) (12.42 pm): I rise today in the House to support the passing of the Criminal Code ...
Speech By Peter Russo MEMBER FOR TOOHEY Record of Proceedings, 14 February 2019 LEGAL AFFAIRS AND COMMUNITY SAFETY COMMITTEE Information Commissioner, Report Mr RUSSO (Toohey—ALP) (10.11 am): As chair of the Legal Affairs and Community Safety Committee, I ...
Speech By Peter Russo MEMBER FOR TOOHEY Record of Proceedings, 28 March 2019 JUSTICE LEGISLATION (LINKS TO TERRORIST ACTIVITY) AMENDMENT BILL Mr RUSSO (Toohey—ALP) (11.35 am): The Legal Affairs and Community Safety Committee reported to the House on 7 March ...
Speech By Peter Russo MEMBER FOR TOOHEY Record of Proceedings, 3 April 2019 QUEENSLAND CIVIL AND ADMINISTRATIVE TRIBUNAL AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr RUSSO (Toohey—ALP) (12.40 pm): I rise in the House this afternoon to support the passing of the ...
Speech By Peter Russo MEMBER FOR TOOHEY Record of Proceedings, 30 April 2019 CRIMINAL CODE AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL; CRIMINAL CODE AND OTHER LEGISLATION (MASON JETT LEE) AMENDMENT BILL Mr RUSSO (Toohey—ALP) (3.39 pm): On 13 February 2019, the ...
Speech By Peter Russo MEMBER FOR TOOHEY Record of Proceedings, 26 March 2019 GUARDIAN AND ADMINISTRATION AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr RUSSO (Toohey—ALP) (12.03 pm): I rise in the House today to support the passing of this legislation. The ...
Speech By Peter Russo MEMBER FOR TOOHEY Record of Proceedings, 26 February 2019 HUMAN RIGHTS BILL Mr RUSSO (Toohey—ALP) (4.40 pm): I rise in the House today to speak in support of the passing of the Human Rights Bill 2018. In my first speech to this House, ...
Speech By Peter Russo MEMBER FOR TOOHEY Record of Proceedings, 28 February 2019 LEGAL AFFAIRS AND COMMUNITY SAFETY COMMITTEE Report Mr RUSSO (Toohey—ALP) (10.16 am): I lay upon the table of the House report No. 29 of the Legal Affairs and Community Safety ...
Speech By Peter Russo MEMBER FOR TOOHEY Record of Proceedings, 26 February 2019 LIQUOR (RURAL HOTELS CONCESSION) AMENDMENT BILL Mr RUSSO (Toohey—ALP) (5.49 pm): I rise in the House today to support the passing of the Liquor (Rural Hotels Concession) ...
Speech By Peter Russo MEMBER FOR TOOHEY Record of Proceedings, 30 April 2019 LEGAL AFFAIRS AND COMMUNITY SAFETY COMMITTEE Report Mr RUSSO (Toohey—ALP) (10.13 am): I lay upon the table of the House report No. 37 of the Legal Affairs and Community Safety ...
Speech By Peter Russo MEMBER FOR TOOHEY Record of Proceedings, 17 October 2019 LEGAL AFFAIRS AND COMMUNITY SAFETY COMMITTEE Report, Motion to Take Note Mr RUSSO (Toohey—ALP) (3.47 pm): I move— That the House take note of the Legal Affairs and Community ...
Speech By Peter Russo MEMBER FOR TOOHEY Record of Proceedings, 17 October 2019 LEGAL AFFAIRS AND COMMUNITY SAFETY COMMITTEE Report, Motion to Take Note Mr RUSSO (Toohey—ALP) (3.23 pm): I move— That the House take note of the Legal Affairs and Community ...
Speech By Peter Russo MEMBER FOR TOOHEY Record of Proceedings, 17 October 2019 PRIVATE MEMBER'S STATEMENT Construction Training Centre Mr RUSSO (Toohey—ALP) (2.27 pm): I rise in the House this afternoon to speak about the Construction Training Centre ...
Speech By Peter Russo MEMBER FOR TOOHEY Record of Proceedings, 22 October 2019 CIVIL LIABILITY AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr RUSSO (Toohey—ALP) (3.43 pm): I rise in the House to support the passing of the Civil Liability and Other Legislation ...
Speech By Peter Russo MEMBER FOR TOOHEY Record of Proceedings, 23 October 2019 SUMMARY OFFENCES AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr RUSSO (Toohey—ALP) (2.26 pm): A lot of debate has occurred about this legislation and I have received emails and phone ...
Speech By Peter Russo MEMBER FOR TOOHEY Record of Proceedings, 2 May 2019 PRIVATE MEMBERS' STATEMENTS Federal Election, Labor Policies Mr RUSSO (Toohey—ALP) (2.42 pm): I would like to refer to an article in the Sydney Morning Herald that states that the ...
Speech By Peter Russo MEMBER FOR TOOHEY Record of Proceedings, 14 May 2019 ELECTORAL LEGISLATION (POLITICAL DONATIONS) AMENDMENT BILL Mr RUSSO (Toohey—ALP) (6.00 pm): Before I address the long title of the bill, it is interesting to hear the member for ...
Speech By Peter Russo MEMBER FOR TOOHEY Record of Proceedings, 15 May 2019 WORKING WITH CHILDREN (RISK MANAGEMENT AND SCREENING) AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr RUSSO (Toohey—ALP) (4.21 pm): Today I rise in the House to support the passing of the ...
Speech By Peter Russo MEMBER FOR TOOHEY Record of Proceedings, 16 May 2019 PRIVATE MEMBER'S STATEMENT Federal Election Mr RUSSO (Toohey—ALP) (2.45 pm): Today I will speak again on the importance of the election of a Shorten Labor government on 18 May. I ...
Speech By Peter Russo MEMBER FOR TOOHEY Record of Proceedings, 11 June 2019 LEGAL AFFAIRS AND COMMUNITY SAFETY COMMITTEE Office of the Information Commissioner, Reports Mr RUSSO (Toohey—ALP) (10.13 am): As chair of the Legal Affairs and Community Safety ...
Speech By Peter Russo MEMBER FOR TOOHEY Record of Proceedings, 24 October 2019 MOTOR ACCIDENT INSURANCE AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr RUSSO (Toohey—ALP) (5.45 pm): I rise in the House to support the passing of the Motor Accident Insurance and Other ...
Speech By Peter Russo MEMBER FOR TOOHEY Record of Proceedings, 26 November 2019 LEGAL AFFAIRS AND COMMUNITY SAFETY COMMITTEE Office of the Information Commissioner, Report Mr RUSSO (Toohey—ALP) (10.12 am): As chair of the Legal Affairs and Community Safety ...
Speech By Peter Russo MEMBER FOR TOOHEY Record of Proceedings, 28 November 2019 LEGAL AFFAIRS AND COMMUNITY SAFETY COMMITTEE Report, Motion to Take Note Mr RUSSO (Toohey—ALP) (3.26 pm): I move— That the House take note of the Legal Affairs and Community ...
Speech By Peter Russo MEMBER FOR TOOHEY Record of Proceedings, 28 November 2019 PRIVATE MEMBER'S STATEMENT Toohey Electorate, Schools; Correction to Record of Proceedings, Apology Mr RUSSO (Toohey—ALP) (2.45 pm): I rise to inform the House of the great ...
Speech By Peter Russo MEMBER FOR TOOHEY Record of Proceedings, 22 August 2019 LEGAL AFFAIRS AND COMMUNITY SAFETY COMMITTEE Report, Motion to Take Note Mr RUSSO (Toohey—ALP) (3.49 pm): I move— That the House take note of the Legal Affairs and Community Safety ...
Speech By Peter Russo MEMBER FOR TOOHEY Record of Proceedings, 5 September 2019 PRIVATE MEMBER'S STATEMENT North Queensland Mr RUSSO (Toohey—ALP) (3.27 pm): Having been born in Townsville and growing up in Ingham, I have a great affection for the north. I ...
Speech By Peter Russo MEMBER FOR TOOHEY Record of Proceedings, 19 September 2019 PRIVATE MEMBER'S STATEMENT Metro South Hospital and Health Service, Nurse Navigators Mr RUSSO (Toohey—ALP) (2.03 pm): On 15 August 2019 I had the opportunity to attend the ...
Speech By Peter Russo MEMBER FOR TOOHEY Record of Proceedings, 15 October 2019 POLICE SERVICE ADMINISTRATION (DISCIPLINE REFORM) AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr RUSSO (Toohey—ALP) (12.32 pm): I rise to speak in support of this legislation. At the ...
Speech By Peter Russo MEMBER FOR TOOHEY Record of Proceedings, 12 June 2019 PRIVATE MEMBER'S STATEMENT Food Connect Mr RUSSO (Toohey—ALP) (2.46 pm): During Queensland Small Business Week at the parliamentary reception held by Minister Fentiman on 15 May I ...
Speech By Peter Russo MEMBER FOR TOOHEY Record of Proceedings, 13 June 2019 LEGAL AFFAIRS AND COMMUNITY SAFETY COMMITTEE: OFFICE OF THE INFORMATION COMMISSIONER, REPORT Office of the Information Commissioner, Report Mr RUSSO (Toohey—ALP) (10.15 am): As ...
Speech By Peter Russo MEMBER FOR TOOHEY Record of Proceedings, 13 June 2019 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILL; REVENUE AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr RUSSO (Toohey—ALP) (8.48 pm): I rise to support the budget bills introduced into ...
Speech By Peter Russo MEMBER FOR TOOHEY Record of Proceedings, 20 August 2019 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL APPROPRIATION BILL Consideration in Detail (Cognate Debate) Appropriation Bill Legal Affairs and Community Safety Committee, Report Mr RUSSO ...
Speech By Peter Russo MEMBER FOR TOOHEY Record of Proceedings, 21 August 2019 YOUTH JUSTICE AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr RUSSO (Toohey—ALP) (4.20 pm): I know what is a shame. It is a shame that the member for Toowoomba South could not tell us the ...
Speech By Peter Russo MEMBER FOR TOOHEY Record of Proceedings, 16 October 2019 LOCAL GOVERNMENT ELECTORAL (IMPLEMENTING STAGE 2 OF BELCARRA) AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL ELECTORAL AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr RUSSO (Toohey—ALP) (12.02 pm): ...
Speech By Peter Russo MEMBER FOR TOOHEY Record of Proceedings, 24 October 2019 PRIVATE MEMBER'S STATEMENT Cycling in Taiwan Mr RUSSO (Toohey—ALP) (2.45 pm): This time last year I was getting ready to fly to Taiwan and ride with a Rotary group 1,000 ...
Speech By Peter Russo MEMBER FOR TOOHEY Record of Proceedings, 16 June 2023 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILL; REVENUE LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr RUSSO (Toohey—ALP) (4.39 pm): It is my pleasure to rise to speak in support of the ...
Speech By Peter Russo MEMBER FOR TOOHEY Record of Proceedings, 23 August 2023 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL APPROPRIATION BILL Consideration in Detail (Cognate Debate) Appropriation Bill Legal Affairs and Safety Committee, Report Mr RUSSO (Toohey—ALP) ...
Speech By Peter Russo MEMBER FOR TOOHEY Record of Proceedings, 12 September 2023 JUSTICE AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr RUSSO (Toohey—ALP) (5.17 pm): I rise to speak to the Justice and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2023. The Legal Affairs and ...
Speech By Peter Russo MEMBER FOR TOOHEY Record of Proceedings, 11 October 2023 ADJOURNMENT Sunnybank State High School Mr RUSSO (Toohey—ALP) (7.03 pm): On the last day of the third term of the school year I had the pleasure of representing the Minister for ...
Speech By Peter Russo MEMBER FOR TOOHEY Record of Proceedings, 11 October 2023 CRIMINAL CODE (SERIOUS VILIFICATION AND HATE CRIMES) AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr RUSSO (Toohey—ALP) (12.06 pm): I rise to speak to the Criminal Code (Serious ...
Speech By Peter Russo MEMBER FOR TOOHEY Record of Proceedings, 30 March 2023 POLICE POWERS AND RESPONSIBILITIES (JACK'S LAW) AMENDMENT BILL; POLICE SERVICE ADMINISTRATION AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL (NO. 2) Mr RUSSO (Toohey—ALP) (12.28 pm): I rise ...
Speech By Peter Russo MEMBER FOR TOOHEY Record of Proceedings, 30 March 2023 MOTION OF CONDOLENCE Gordon, Mr WJ Mr RUSSO (Toohey—ALP) (10.39 am): On 25 November 2022 William John Gordon, known to us all as Billy, passed away. Today I would like to extend my ...
Speech By Peter Russo MEMBER FOR TOOHEY Record of Proceedings, 20 April 2023 POLICE POWERS AND RESPONSIBILITIES AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL 2022 AND THE POLICE POWERS AND RESPONSIBILITIES AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL 2023 Mr RUSSO ...
Speech By Peter Russo MEMBER FOR TOOHEY Record of Proceedings, 10 May 2023 MONITORING OF PLACES OF DETENTION (OPTIONAL PROTOCOL TO THE CONVENTION AGAINST TORTURE) BILL Mr RUSSO (Toohey—ALP) (4.52 pm): I rise to speak to the Monitoring of Places of Detention ...
Speech By Peter Russo MEMBER FOR TOOHEY Record of Proceedings, 29 November 2023 VICTIMS OF CRIME ASSISTANCE AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr RUSSO (Toohey—ALP) (3.00 pm): I rise to speak to the Victims of Crime Assistance and Other Legislation ...
Speech By Peter Russo MEMBER FOR TOOHEY Record of Proceedings, 29 November 2023 ADJOURNMENT International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People Mr RUSSO (Toohey—ALP) (7.03 pm): On this International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People, let ...
Speech By Peter Russo MEMBER FOR TOOHEY Record of Proceedings, 24 October 2023 PROPERTY LAW BILL Mr RUSSO (Toohey—ALP) (2.56 pm): I rise to speak to the Property Law Bill 2023 and support the passing of the legislation and amendments to be moved during ...
Speech By Peter Russo MEMBER FOR TOOHEY Record of Proceedings, 25 October 2023 ADJOURNMENT Australian Bone Marrow Donor Registry Mr RUSSO (Toohey—ALP) (7.18 pm): Tonight I want to talk about being an influencer and being able to influence the odds for the ...
Speech By Peter Russo MEMBER FOR TOOHEY Record of Proceedings, 26 October 2023 BODY CORPORATE AND COMMUNITY MANAGEMENT AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr RUSSO (Toohey—ALP) (4.44 pm): I rise to speak to the Body Corporate and Community Management and ...
Speech By Peter Russo MEMBER FOR TOOHEY Record of Proceedings, 15 November 2023 ADJOURNMENT Emergency Services, Personnel Mr RUSSO (Toohey—ALP) (7.03 pm): It is with honour that they serve—the men and women in the Queensland police and Protective Services ...
Speech By Peter Russo MEMBER FOR TOOHEY Record of Proceedings, 21 February 2023 DOMESTIC AND FAMILY VIOLENCE PROTECTION (COMBATING COERCIVE CONTROL) AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr RUSSO (Toohey—ALP) (12.47 pm): I rise to speak in support of the ...
Speech By Peter Russo MEMBER FOR TOOHEY Record of Proceedings, 21 February 2023 WORKING WITH CHILDREN (INDIGENOUS COMMUNITIES) AMENDMENT BILL Mr RUSSO (Toohey—ALP) (5.58 pm): I rise to speak to the Working with Children (Indigenous Communities) Amendment ...
Speech By Peter Russo MEMBER FOR TOOHEY Record of Proceedings, 23 February 2023 ADJOURNMENT Toohey Electorate, Chinese New Year Mr RUSSO (Toohey—ALP) (6.14 pm): A language other than English was spoken. This is a short speech that I normally give at the many ...
Speech By Peter Russo MEMBER FOR TOOHEY Record of Proceedings, 16 March 2023 ADJOURNMENT Chinese New Year; St David’s Neighbourhood Centre Mr RUSSO (Toohey—ALP) (5.59 pm): Last time I was on my feet I spoke about the Chinese New Year celebrations in my ...
Speech By Peter Russo MEMBER FOR TOOHEY Record of Proceedings, 28 March 2023 LEGAL AFFAIRS AND SAFETY COMMITTEE Information Commissioner, Report Mr RUSSO (Toohey—ALP) (10.15 am): I lay upon the table of the House a report of the office of the— Mr SPEAKER: ...
Speech By Peter Russo MEMBER FOR TOOHEY Record of Proceedings, 10 May 2023 PATH TO TREATY BILL Mr RUSSO (Toohey—ALP) (11.12 am): I rise to speak in support of the Path to Treaty Bill 2023, and I am pleased to be able to do so from the home of the traditional ...
Speech By Peter Russo MEMBER FOR TOOHEY Record of Proceedings, 24 May 2023 ADJOURNMENT Hiker Brewing Co. Mr RUSSO (Toohey—ALP) (7.21 pm): I celebrated business month in my electorate. I recently had the pleasure of visiting the recently opened Hiker Brewing ...
Speech By Peter Russo MEMBER FOR TOOHEY Record of Proceedings, 25 May 2023 COMMUNITY SUPPORT AND SERVICES COMMITTEE Report, Motion to Take Note Mr RUSSO (Toohey—ALP) (3.39 pm): I rise to speak in support of the Community Support and Services Committee ...
Speech By Peter Russo MEMBER FOR TOOHEY Record of Proceedings, 13 June 2023 BIRTHS, DEATHS AND MARRIAGES REGISTRATION BILL Mr RUSSO (Toohey—ALP) (12.19 pm): I rise to speak to the Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Bill 2022. In its report No. 41, ...
Speech By Peter Russo MEMBER FOR SUNNYBANK Record of Proceedings, 3 December 2015 RELATIONSHIPS (CIVIL PARTNERSHIPS) AND OTHER ACTS AMENDMENT BILL Mr RUSSO (Sunnybank—ALP) (12.18 pm): I rise today on behalf of the people of the electorate of Sunnybank to ...
Speech By Peter Russo MEMBER FOR SUNNYBANK Record of Proceedings, 1 December 2015 PARLIAMENTARY CRIME AND CORRUPTION COMMITTEE Parliamentary Crime and Corruption Commissioner, Report Mr RUSSO (Sunnybank—ALP) (10.14 am): I table the Parliamentary Crime ...
Speech By Peter Russo MEMBER FOR SUNNYBANK Record of Proceedings, 5 May 2015 MAIDEN SPEECH Mr RUSSO (Sunnybank—ALP) (9.08 pm): For the last 26 years I have had the privilege of representing people in my work as a solicitor. This has given me the opportunity ...
Speech By Peter Russo MEMBER FOR SUNNYBANK Record of Proceedings, 6 May 2015 PARLIAMENTARY CRIME AND CORRUPTION COMMITTEE Parliamentary Crime and Corruption Commissioner, Report Mr RUSSO (Sunnybank—ALP) (2.41 pm): In accordance with section 363(5) of the ...
Speech By Peter Russo MEMBER FOR SUNNYBANK Record of Proceedings, 6 May 2015 PARLIAMENTARY CRIME AND CORRUPTION COMMITTEE Crime and Corruption Commission, Documents Mr RUSSO (Sunnybank—ALP) (2.41 pm): In accordance with section 4.7(4) of the Police Service ...
Speech By Peter Russo MEMBER FOR SUNNYBANK Record of Proceedings, 7 May 2015 PRIVATE MEMBER'S STATEMENT Care Flight Mr RUSSO (Sunnybank—ALP) (2.39 pm): On 28 April 2015 the Premier, Annastacia Palaszczuk, and the Minister for Health and Minister for ...
Speech By Peter Russo MEMBER FOR SUNNYBANK Record of Proceedings, 2 June 2015 MOTION Portfolio Committees, Reporting Dates Mr RUSSO (Sunnybank—ALP) (6.26 pm): I rise to support the amendment moved by the Leader of the House. This motion moved by the ...
Speech By Peter Russo MEMBER FOR SUNNYBANK Record of Proceedings, 13 October 2015 PARLIAMENTARY CRIME AND CORRUPTION COMMITTEE Crime and Corruption Commission, Report Mr RUSSO (Sunnybank—ALP) (10.09 am): Mr Speaker, I lay upon the table of the House the ...
Speech By Peter Russo MEMBER FOR SUNNYBANK Record of Proceedings, 15 October 2015 PRIVATE MEMBER'S STATEMENT Self Help Queensland Mr RUSSO (Sunnybank—ALP) (2.39 pm): In a sentence, Self Help Queensland helps Queenslanders to help themselves. It is my ...
Speech By Peter Russo MEMBER FOR SUNNYBANK Record of Proceedings, 27 October 2015 PARLIAMENTARY CRIME AND CORRUPTION COMMITTEE Crime and Corruption Commission, Reports Mr RUSSO (Sunnybank—ALP) (10.46 am): I table the Crime and Corruption Commission’s ...
Speech By Peter Russo MEMBER FOR SUNNYBANK Record of Proceedings, 28 October 2015 ELECTORAL (REDISTRIBUTION COMMISSION) AND ANOTHER ACT AMENDMENT BILL Mr RUSSO (Sunnybank—ALP) (9.53 pm): I rise to make a contribution to this debate. I will be opposing ...
Speech By Peter Russo MEMBER FOR SUNNYBANK Record of Proceedings, 10 November 2015 PARLIAMENTARY CRIME AND CORRUPTION COMMITTEE Report Mr RUSSO (Sunnybank—ALP) (10.16 am): As acting chair of the Parliamentary Crime and Corruption Committee, I table the ...
Speech By Peter Russo MEMBER FOR SUNNYBANK Record of Proceedings, 1 December 2015 MATTERS OF PUBLIC INTEREST Parliamentary Crime and Corruption Committee Mr RUSSO (Sunnybank—ALP) (12.31 pm): In accordance with standing order 211A, the Parliamentary ...
Speech By Peter Russo MEMBER FOR SUNNYBANK Record of Proceedings, 4 June 2015 PRIVATE MEMBER'S STATEMENT Federal Budget Mr RUSSO (Sunnybank—ALP) (3.30 pm): I rise in this House to voice my concern about another horror budget brought down by the federal ...
Speech By Peter Russo MEMBER FOR SUNNYBANK Record of Proceedings, 4 June 2015 INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS (RESTORING FAIRNESS) AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr RUSSO (Sunnybank—ALP) (10.31 pm): Mr Speaker— Mr Minnikin interjected. Mr SPEAKER: Member for ...
Speech By Peter Russo MEMBER FOR SUNNYBANK Record of Proceedings, 15 July 2015 QUEENSLAND TRAINING ASSETS MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY REPEAL BILL Mr RUSSO (Sunnybank—ALP) (9.41 pm): I rise to speak in support of passing the Queensland Training Assets Management ...
Speech By Peter Russo MEMBER FOR SUNNYBANK Record of Proceedings, 15 September 2015 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILL Legal Affairs and Community Safety Committee, Report Mr RUSSO (Sunnybank—ALP) (5.08 pm): I rise to speak in support of ...
Speech By Peter Russo MEMBER FOR SUNNYBANK Record of Proceedings, 15 September 2015 PARLIAMENTARY CRIME AND CORRUPTION COMMITTEE Parliamentary Crime and Corruption Commissioner, Report Mr RUSSO (Sunnybank—ALP) (10.15 am): In accordance with section ...
Speech By Peter Russo MEMBER FOR SUNNYBANK Record of Proceedings, 16 September 2015 ADJOURNMENT World Arts & Multi-Culture Inc. Mr RUSSO (Sunnybank—ALP) (1.30 am): Tonight I would like to talk about a fantastic local organisation in the Sunnybank ...
Speech By Peter Russo MEMBER FOR SUNNYBANK Record of Proceedings, 16 July 2015 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILL Mr RUSSO (Sunnybank—ALP) (10.52 pm): I rise in this House to speak in support of the appropriation bills, the Queensland ...
Speech By Peter Russo MEMBER FOR SUNNYBANK Record of Proceedings, 17 September 2015 WORKERS' COMPENSATION AND REHABILITATION AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL; WORKERS' COMPENSATION AND REHABILITATION (PROTECTING FIREFIGHTERS) AMENDMENT BILL Mr RUSSO ...
Speech By Peter Russo MEMBER FOR TOOHEY Record of Proceedings, 17 June 2020 ELECTORAL AND OTHER LEGISLATION (ACCOUNTABILITY, INTEGRITY AND OTHER MATTERS) AMENDMENT BILL Mr RUSSO (Toohey—ALP) (6.41 pm): I would like to speak in support of the Electoral and ...
Speech By Peter Russo MEMBER FOR TOOHEY Record of Proceedings, 17 June 2020 LEGAL AFFAIRS AND COMMUNITY SAFETY COMMITTEE Office of the Information Commissioner, Report Mr RUSSO (Toohey—ALP) (11.17 am), by leave: I lay upon the table of the House a report by ...
Speech By Peter Russo MEMBER FOR TOOHEY Record of Proceedings, 18 June 2020 PRIVATE MEMBER'S STATEMENT Community Development Grants Programme Mr RUSSO (Toohey—ALP) (2.09 pm): The Commonwealth government’s Community Development Grants Programme commenced in ...
Speech By Peter Russo MEMBER FOR TOOHEY Record of Proceedings, 14 July 2020 ANTI-DISCRIMINATION (RIGHT TO USE GENDER-SPECIFIC LANGUAGE) AMENDMENT BILL Mr RUSSO (Toohey—ALP) (5.53 pm): I rise in the House to oppose the Anti-Discrimination (Right to Use ...
Speech By Peter Russo MEMBER FOR TOOHEY Record of Proceedings, 15 July 2020 CORRECTIVE SERVICES AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr RUSSO (Toohey—ALP) (6.12 pm): Well, the member for Southern Downs has misled his poor children! I put it on the record. ...
Speech By Peter Russo MEMBER FOR TOOHEY Record of Proceedings, 6 February 2020 ADJOURNMENT QEII Hospital Mr RUSSO (Toohey—ALP) (6.12 pm): On 13 January this year I was pleased to visit the QEII Hospital in my electorate to meet with 10 new and enthusiastic ...
Speech By Peter Russo MEMBER FOR TOOHEY Record of Proceedings, 6 February 2020 LEGAL AFFAIRS AND COMMUNITY SAFETY COMMITTEE Report, Motion to Take Note Mr RUSSO (Toohey—ALP) (3.49 pm): I move— That the House take note of the Legal Affairs and Community ...
Speech By Peter Russo MEMBER FOR TOOHEY Record of Proceedings, 6 February 2020 LEGAL AFFAIRS AND COMMUNITY SAFETY COMMITTEE Report, Motion to Take Note Mr RUSSO (Toohey—ALP) (3.24 pm): I move— That the House take note of the Legal Affairs and Community ...
Speech By Peter Russo MEMBER FOR TOOHEY Record of Proceedings, 19 February 2020 POLICE POWERS AND RESPONSIBILITIES AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr RUSSO (Toohey—ALP) (3.22 pm): I would like to speak in support of the Police Powers and ...
Speech By Peter Russo MEMBER FOR TOOHEY Record of Proceedings, 16 July 2020 PRIVATE MEMBER'S STATEMENT Community Development Grants Program Mr RUSSO (Toohey—ALP) (2.15 pm): At the last sittings in June I spoke briefly about the federal coalition’s Community ...
Speech By Peter Russo MEMBER FOR TOOHEY Record of Proceedings, 13 August 2020 CRIMINAL CODE (CHILD SEXUAL OFFENCES REFORM) AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr RUSSO (Toohey—ALP) (5.29 pm): I rise this evening to support the passing of the Criminal Code ...
Speech By Peter Russo MEMBER FOR TOOHEY Record of Proceedings, 8 September 2020 PROTECTING QUEENSLANDERS FROM VIOLENT AND CHILD SEX OFFENDERS AMENDMENT BILL Mr RUSSO (Toohey—ALP) (6.00 pm): I rise to speak against this private member’s bill. There is ...
Speech By Peter Russo MEMBER FOR TOOHEY Record of Proceedings, 4 December 2020 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) (2020-2021) BILL APPROPRIATION (2020-2021) BILL Mr RUSSO (Toohey—ALP) (11.20 am): I rise to support the budget bills introduced into the House by the ...
Speech By Peter Russo MEMBER FOR TOOHEY Record of Proceedings, 20 February 2020 PRIVATE MEMBER'S STATEMENT Toohey Electorate, Coronavirus Mr RUSSO (Toohey—ALP) (2.34 pm): As we are aware, the coronavirus has had a huge impact on the Australian economy, ...
Speech By Peter Russo MEMBER FOR TOOHEY Record of Proceedings, 20 February 2020 COMMUNITY BASED SENTENCES (INTERSTATE TRANSFER) BILL Mr RUSSO (Toohey—ALP) (12.20 pm): For the benefit of the member for Toowoomba North, I outline a matter at the outset. This ...
Speech By Peter Russo MEMBER FOR TOOHEY Record of Proceedings, 19 May 2020 WORKING WITH CHILDREN LEGISLATION (INDIGENOUS COMMUNITIES) AMENDMENT BILL Mr RUSSO (Toohey—ALP) (5.36 pm): I rise in the House to oppose the passing of the bill. The private member’s ...
Speech By Peter Russo MEMBER FOR TOOHEY Record of Proceedings, 21 May 2020 LEGAL AFFAIRS AND COMMUNITY SAFETY COMMITTEE Report, Motion to Take Note Mr RUSSO (Toohey—ALP) (3.18 pm): I move— That the House take note of the Legal Affairs and Community Safety ...
Speech By Peter Russo MEMBER FOR TOOHEY Record of Proceedings, 21 May 2020 PRIVATE MEMBER'S STATEMENT QEII Hospital Mr RUSSO (Toohey—ALP) (2.53 pm): I rise today to speak about the QEII Hospital and staff and what they have been doing in response to the ...
Speech By Peter Russo MEMBER FOR TOOHEY Record of Proceedings, 16 June 2020 ASSOCIATIONS INCORPORATION AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL CO-OPERATIVES NATIONAL LAW BILL Mr RUSSO (Toohey—ALP) (12.12 pm): I rise to speak in support of both the Co-operatives ...
Speech By Peter Russo MEMBER FOR TOOHEY Record of Proceedings, 20 May 2020 JUSTICE AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr RUSSO (Toohey—ALP) (2.28 pm): I rise to speak in support of the Justice and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2019. In its report No. ...
Speech By Peter Russo MEMBER FOR TOOHEY Record of Proceedings, 9 March 2021 LIQUOR (ARTISAN LIQUOR) AMENDMENT BILL Mr RUSSO (Toohey—ALP) (12.29 pm): I would like to speak in support of the Liquor (Artisan Liquor) Amendment Bill 2020. The Legal Affairs and ...
Speech By Peter Russo MEMBER FOR TOOHEY Record of Proceedings, 24 March 2021 CRIMINAL CODE (CONSENT AND MISTAKE OF FACT) AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr RUSSO (Toohey—ALP) (4.33 pm): I rise in the House to support the passing of the Criminal Code ...
Speech By Peter Russo MEMBER FOR TOOHEY Record of Proceedings, 25 March 2021 ADJOURNMENT Toohey Electorate, Harmony Week Mr RUSSO (Toohey—ALP) (6.09 pm): Today I would like to talk about Harmony Week. With my electorate of Toohey being one of the most ...
Speech By Peter Russo MEMBER FOR TOOHEY Record of Proceedings, 23 February 2021 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) (2020-2021) BILL APPROPRIATION (2020-2021) BILL Consideration in Detail (Cognate Debate) Appropriation (2020-2021) Bill Legal Affairs and Safety ...
Speech By Peter Russo MEMBER FOR TOOHEY Record of Proceedings, 25 February 2021 PRIVATE MEMBER'S STATEMENT Toohey Electorate, Childcare Centres Mr RUSSO (Toohey—ALP) (2.35 pm): Today I would like to speak about the importance of child care for working ...
Speech By Peter Russo MEMBER FOR TOOHEY Record of Proceedings, 20 April 2021 COVID-19 EMERGENCY RESPONSE AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr RUSSO (Toohey—ALP) (2.59 pm): The bill before us today follows on from two significant legislative reforms made ...
Speech By Peter Russo MEMBER FOR TOOHEY Record of Proceedings, 9 March 2021 ADJOURNMENT Chinese Lunar New Year Mr RUSSO (Toohey—ALP) (7.03 pm): For some cultures the Lunar New Year, also known as Chinese New Year, is the most important holiday across Asia. ...
Speech By Peter Russo MEMBER FOR TOOHEY Record of Proceedings, 21 April 2021 YOUTH JUSTICE AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr RUSSO (Toohey—ALP) (12.12 pm): I rise to speak today in support of the Youth Justice and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2021. ...
Speech By Peter Russo MEMBER FOR TOOHEY Record of Proceedings, 11 May 2021 LEGAL AFFAIRS AND SAFETY COMMITTEEO Office of the Information Commissioner, Report Mr RUSSO (Toohey—ALP) (10.15 am): As chair of the Legal Affairs and Safety Committee, I lay upon ...
Speech By Peter Russo MEMBER FOR TOOHEY Record of Proceedings, 26 May 2021 DEBT REDUCTION AND SAVINGS BILL Mr RUSSO (Toohey—ALP) (11.24 am): I rise today in support of the Debt Reduction and Savings Bill 2021. The objectives of the Debt Reduction and Savings ...
Speech By Peter Russo MEMBER FOR TOOHEY Record of Proceedings, 15 June 2021 DEFAMATION (MODEL PROVISIONS) AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr RUSSO (Toohey—ALP) (11.57 am): I would like to speak today in support of the Defamation (Model Provisions) and ...
Speech By Peter Russo MEMBER FOR TOOHEY Record of Proceedings, 16 June 2021 ADDRESS-IN-REPLY Mr RUSSO (Toohey—ALP) (3.41 pm): I acknowledge the traditional owners of the land on which we are gathered today, the Jagera and Turrbal peoples. I am proud to be a ...
Speech By Peter Russo MEMBER FOR TOOHEY Record of Proceedings, 18 June 2021 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL APPROPRIATION BILL Mr RUSSO (Toohey—ALP) (12.28 pm): I rise to speak in support of the 2021 appropriation bills. I am deeply honoured to be able to ...
Speech By Peter Russo MEMBER FOR TOOHEY Record of Proceedings, 18 June 2021 LEGAL AFFAIRS AND SAFETY COMMITTEE Office of the Information Commissioner, Report Mr RUSSO (Toohey—ALP) (11.13 am): As chair of the Legal Affairs and Safety Committee I lay upon the ...
Speech By Peter Russo MEMBER FOR TOOHEY Record of Proceedings, 1 September 2021 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL APPROPRIATION BILL Consideration in Detail (Cognate Debate) Appropriation Bill Legal Affairs and Safety Committee, Report Mr RUSSO (Toohey—ALP) ...
Speech By Peter Russo MEMBER FOR TOOHEY Record of Proceedings, 2 September 2021 MOTION OF CONDOLENCE Pegg, Mr D Mr RUSSO (Toohey—ALP) (4.10 pm): I rise to pay tribute to Duncan Pegg MP, who was taken too early from us and who will remain in our memory as a ...
Speech By Peter Russo MEMBER FOR TOOHEY Record of Proceedings, 15 September 2021 VOLUNTARY ASSISTED DYING BILL Mr RUSSO (Toohey—ALP) (6.40 pm): When I was 20 I watched my father die from pancreatic cancer. In the late 1970s being diagnosed with or even ...
Speech By Peter Russo MEMBER FOR TOOHEY Record of Proceedings, 13 October 2021 HOUSING LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr RUSSO (Toohey—ALP) (4.27 pm): I rise to speak in support of the Housing Legislation Amendment Bill 2021. The objectives of the bill are to ...
Speech By Peter Russo MEMBER FOR TOOHEY Record of Proceedings, 27 October 2021 QUEENSLAND VETERANS' COUNCIL BILL 2021 Mr RUSSO (Toohey—ALP) (2.39 pm): I rise today to speak in support of the Queensland Veterans’ Council Bill 2021. The objective of the bill ...
Speech By Peter Russo MEMBER FOR TOOHEY Record of Proceedings, 28 October 2021 ADJOURNMENT Runcorn State School, 120-year Anniversary; World Teachers’ Day Mr RUSSO (Toohey—ALP) (6.15 pm): I rise to talk about the Runcorn State School, which celebrated its ...
Speech By Peter Russo MEMBER FOR TOOHEY Record of Proceedings, 17 November 2021 JUSTICE LEGISLATION (COVID-19 EMERGENCY RESPONSE—PERMANENCY) AMENDMENT BILL Mr RUSSO (Toohey—ALP) (6.55 pm): I rise to speak in support of the Justice Legislation (COVID-19 ...
Speech By Peter Russo MEMBER FOR TOOHEY Record of Proceedings, 18 November 2021 JUSTICE LEGISLATION (COVID-19 EMERGENCY RESPONSE—PERMANENCY) AMENDMENT BILL Mr RUSSO (Toohey—ALP) (11.13 am), continuing: I will start where I finished last night prior to the ...
Speech By Peter Russo MEMBER FOR TOOHEY Record of Proceedings, 30 November 2021 POLICE POWERS AND RESPONSIBILITIES AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr RUSSO (Toohey—ALP) (3.32 pm): I rise to speak in support of the Police Powers and Responsibilities and ...
Speech By Peter Russo MEMBER FOR TOOHEY Record of Proceedings, 30 November 2021 LEGAL AFFAIRS AND SAFETY COMMITTEE Office of the Information Commissioner, Report Mr RUSSO (Toohey—ALP) (10.16 am): As chair of the Legal Affairs and Safety Committee, I lay ...
Speech By Peter Russo MEMBER FOR TOOHEY Record of Proceedings, 2 December 2021 LEGAL AFFAIRS AND SAFETY COMMITTEE Report, Motion to Take Note Mr RUSSO (Toohey—ALP) (3.37 pm): I move— That the House take note of the Legal Affairs and Safety Committee Report ...
Speech By Peter Russo MEMBER FOR TOOHEY Record of Proceedings, 18 November 2021 ADJOURNMENT Food Connect Mr RUSSO (Toohey—ALP) (6.13 pm): I rise tonight to talk about a great enterprise in my electorate. The Food Connect Foundation is a not-for-profit ...
Speech By Peter Russo MEMBER FOR TOOHEY Record of Proceedings, 18 November 2021 POLICE LEGISLATION (EFFICIENCIES AND EFFECTIVENESS) AMENDMENT BILL Mr RUSSO (Toohey—ALP) (5.18 pm): I rise to speak in support of the Police Legislation (Efficiencies and ...
Speech By Peter Russo MEMBER FOR TOOHEY Record of Proceedings, 8 November 2022 BUILDING UNITS AND GROUP TITLES AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr RUSSO (Toohey—ALP) (12.09 pm): I rise to speak in support of the Building Units and Group Titles and Other ...
Speech By Peter Russo MEMBER FOR TOOHEY Record of Proceedings, 10 November 2022 PRIVATE MEMBERS' STATEMENT Housing Mr RUSSO (Toohey—ALP) (2.03 pm): There is no single definition of homelessness, but what is clear is that people experiencing homelessness and ...
Speech By Peter Russo MEMBER FOR TOOHEY Record of Proceedings, 10 November 2022 LEGAL AFFAIRS AND SAFETY COMMITTEE Report, Motion to Take Note Mr RUSSO (Toohey—ALP) (3.02 pm), continuing: However, Queensland’s legislative arrangements do not currently ...
Speech By Peter Russo MEMBER FOR TOOHEY Record of Proceedings, 10 November 2022 LEGAL AFFAIRS AND SAFETY COMMITTEE Report, Motion to Take Note Mr RUSSO (Toohey—ALP) (3.30 pm): I move— That the House take note of the Legal Affairs and Safety Committee Report ...
Speech By Peter Russo MEMBER FOR TOOHEY Record of Proceedings, 1 December 2022 LEGAL AFFAIRS AND SAFETY COMMITTEE Report, Motion to Take Note Mr RUSSO (Toohey—ALP) (3.07 pm): I move— That the House take note of the Legal Affairs and Safety Committee Report ...
Speech By Peter Russo MEMBER FOR TOOHEY Record of Proceedings, 25 October 2022 RACING INTEGRITY AMENDMENT BILL Mr RUSSO (Toohey—ALP) (3.09 pm): I rise to speak in support of the Racing Integrity Amendment Bill 2022. The Racing Integrity Amendment Bill was ...
Speech By Peter Russo MEMBER FOR TOOHEY Record of Proceedings, 25 October 2022 ADJOURNMENT Breast Cancer Awareness Month Mr RUSSO (Toohey—ALP) (8.35 pm): October each year is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. With the permission of my sister-in-law I would ...
Speech By Peter Russo MEMBER FOR TOOHEY Record of Proceedings, 26 October 2022 MAJOR SPORTS FACILITIES AMENDMENT BILL Mr RUSSO (Toohey—ALP) (4.48 pm): I rise to speak in support of the Major Sports Facilities Amendment Bill. The Major Sports Facilities ...
Speech By Peter Russo MEMBER FOR TOOHEY Record of Proceedings, 27 October 2022 LEGAL AFFAIRS AND SAFETY COMMITTEE Report, Motion to Take Note Mr RUSSO (Toohey—ALP) (3.57 pm): I move— That the House take note of the Legal Affairs and Safety Committee Report ...
Speech By Peter Russo MEMBER FOR TOOHEY Record of Proceedings, 27 October 2022 LEGAL AFFAIRS AND SAFETY COMMITTEE Report, Motion to Take Note Mr RUSSO (Toohey—ALP) (3.23 pm): I move— That the House take note of the Legal Affairs and Safety Committee Report ...
Speech By Peter Russo MEMBER FOR TOOHEY Record of Proceedings, 17 August 2022 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL APPROPRIATION BILL Consideration in Detail (Cognate Debate) Appropriation Bill Legal Affairs and Safety Committee, Report Mr RUSSO (Toohey—ALP) ...
Speech By Peter Russo MEMBER FOR TOOHEY Record of Proceedings, 30 August 2022 ADJOURNMENT Yarranlea Primary School Mr RUSSO (Toohey—ALP) (7.16 pm): Tonight I would like to thank the member for Mansfield for allowing me to speak about the Yarranlea Primary ...
Speech By Peter Russo MEMBER FOR TOOHEY Record of Proceedings, 31 August 2022 LEGAL AFFAIRS AND SAFETY COMMITTEE Report Mr RUSSO (Toohey—ALP) (9.53 am): I lay upon the table of the House Legal Affairs and Safety Committee report No. 33, 57th Parliament ...
Speech By Peter Russo MEMBER FOR TOOHEY Record of Proceedings, 11 October 2022 MOTION Death of Queen Elizabeth II and Accession of King Charles III, Address of Condolence and Congratulations Mr RUSSO (Toohey—ALP) (12.20 pm): I rise to speak in support of the ...
Speech By Peter Russo MEMBER FOR TOOHEY Record of Proceedings, 12 October 2022 ADJOURNMENT SES Week Mr RUSSO (Toohey—ALP) (7.29 pm): In September this year I had the pleasure of representing the Minister for Fire and Emergency Services, Mark Ryan, at the ...
Speech By Peter Russo MEMBER FOR TOOHEY Record of Proceedings, 13 October 2022 CASINO CONTROL AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr RUSSO (Toohey—ALP) (4.05 pm): I rise to speak in support of the Casino Control and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2022 and ...
Speech By Peter Russo MEMBER FOR TOOHEY Record of Proceedings, 27 October 2022 INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr RUSSO (Toohey—ALP) (5.15 pm): I rise to speak in support of the Industrial Relations and Other Legislation Amendment ...
Speech By Peter Russo MEMBER FOR TOOHEY Record of Proceedings, 1 December 2022 PRIVATE MEMBERS' STATEMENT Housing and Homelessness Mr RUSSO (Toohey—ALP) (2.03 pm): Many Australians experience events in their lifetime that may place them at risk of, or can ...
Speech By Peter Russo MEMBER FOR TOOHEY Record of Proceedings, 31 March 2022 PUBLIC HEALTH AND OTHER LEGISLATION (EXTENSION OF EXPIRING PROVISIONS) AMENDMENT BILL Mr RUSSO (Toohey—ALP) (4.42 pm): I rise to support the Public Health and Other Legislation ...
Speech By Peter Russo MEMBER FOR TOOHEY Record of Proceedings, 10 May 2022 CHILD PROTECTION REFORM AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr RUSSO (Toohey—ALP) (4.36 pm): I rise to speak in support of the Child Protection Reform and Other Legislation Amendment ...
Speech By Peter Russo MEMBER FOR TOOHEY Record of Proceedings, 11 May 2022 POLICE SERVICE ADMINISTRATION AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr RUSSO (Toohey—ALP) (6.26 pm): I rise in support of the Police Service Administration and Other Legislation ...
Speech By Peter Russo MEMBER FOR TOOHEY Record of Proceedings, 11 May 2022 PUBLIC TRUSTEE (ADVISORY AND MONITORING BOARD) MANAGEMENT BILL Mr RUSSO (Toohey—ALP) (12.17 pm): I rise to speak in support of the Public Trustee (Advisory and Monitoring Board) ...
Speech By Peter Russo MEMBER FOR TOOHEY Record of Proceedings, 12 May 2022 PRIVATE MEMBERS' STATEMENT Toohey Electorate, Flooding Mr RUSSO (Toohey—ALP) (2.52 pm): The suburb of Rocklea was once again severely impacted in the most recent flood event. As we ...
Speech By Peter Russo MEMBER FOR TOOHEY Record of Proceedings, 26 May 2022 LEGAL AFFAIRS AND SAFETY COMMITTEE Report, Motion to Take Note Mr RUSSO (Toohey—ALP) (3.47 pm): I move— That the House take note of the Legal Affairs and Safety Committee Report No. ...
Speech By Peter Russo MEMBER FOR TOOHEY Record of Proceedings, 21 June 2022 PERSONAL INJURIES PROCEEDINGS AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr RUSSO (Toohey—ALP) (12.15 pm): I rise to speak in support of the Personal Injuries Proceedings and Other ...
Speech By Peter Russo MEMBER FOR TOOHEY Record of Proceedings, 22 June 2022 MOTION Youth Crime Mr RUSSO (Toohey—ALP) (5.25 pm): I rise to support the amended motion and specifically the proposition of breach of bail. It might be an uncomfortable truth, but ...
Speech By Peter Russo MEMBER FOR TOOHEY Record of Proceedings, 22 June 2022 INSPECTOR OF DETENTION SERVICES BILL Mr RUSSO (Toohey—ALP) (3.40 pm), continuing: I rise to continue my speech in support of the Inspector of Detention Services Bill 2021. The Legal ...
Speech By Peter Russo MEMBER FOR TOOHEY Record of Proceedings, 25 May 2022 BUILDING AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr RUSSO (Toohey—ALP) (12.51 pm): Before I start my contribution to the debate today, I would like to welcome to the gallery, on behalf ...
Speech By Peter Russo MEMBER FOR TOOHEY Record of Proceedings, 25 May 2022 EVIDENCE AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr RUSSO (Toohey—ALP) (4.00 pm): I rise to speak in support of the Evidence and Other Legislation Amendment Bill. The Evidence and Other ...
Speech By Peter Russo MEMBER FOR TOOHEY Record of Proceedings, 26 May 2022 ADJOURNMENT Sunnybank/Salisbury Meals on Wheels Mr RUSSO (Toohey—ALP) (6.16 pm): On 2 April representing the Premier, I had the great honour to attend the 50th anniversary of the ...
Speech By Peter Russo MEMBER FOR TOOHEY Record of Proceedings, 26 May 2022 INSPECTOR OF DETENTION SERVICES BILL Mr RUSSO (Toohey—ALP) (5.57 pm): I rise to speak in support of the Inspector of Detention Services Bill 2021. The main objective of the bill is to ...
Speech By Peter Russo MEMBER FOR TOOHEY Record of Proceedings, 24 February 2022 LEGAL AFFAIRS AND SAFETY COMMITTEE Report, Motion to Take Note Mr RUSSO (Toohey—ALP) (3.45 pm): I move— That the House take note of the Legal Affairs and Safety Committee report ...
Speech By Peter Russo MEMBER FOR TOOHEY Record of Proceedings, 24 February 2022 ADJOURNMENT Toohey Electorate, Achievements Mr RUSSO (Toohey—ALP) (6.16 pm): I would like to share with the House a couple of the fantastic achievements we realised in the ...
Speech By Peter Russo MEMBER FOR TOOHEY Record of Proceedings, 24 February 2022 LEGAL AFFAIRS AND SAFETY COMMITTEE Report, Motion to Take Note Mr RUSSO (Toohey—ALP) (3.01 pm): I move— That the House take note of the Legal Affairs and Safety Committee report ...
Speech By Peter Russo MEMBER FOR TOOHEY Record of Proceedings, 29 March 2022 LEGAL AFFAIRS AND SAFETY COMMITTEE Information Commissioner, Report Mr RUSSO (Toohey—ALP) (10.16 am): As chair of the Legal Affairs and Safety Committee, I lay upon the table of the ...
Speech By Peter Russo MEMBER FOR TOOHEY Record of Proceedings, 29 March 2022 SMALL BUSINESS COMMISSIONER BILL Mr RUSSO (Toohey—ALP) (12.57 pm): I rise to speak in support of the Small Business Commissioner Bill 2021. The Small Business Commissioner Bill was ...
Speech By Peter Russo MEMBER FOR TOOHEY Record of Proceedings, 29 March 2022 ADJOURNMENT Tonga Volcano, Pasifika TV and Radio Mr RUSSO (Toohey—ALP) (8.23 pm): On 15 January, a volcano erupted off the islands of Tonga that sent shock waves around the world ...
Speech By Peter Russo MEMBER FOR TOOHEY Record of Proceedings, 24 June 2022 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL APPROPRIATION BILL REVENUE LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr RUSSO (Toohey—ALP) (11.58 am): I rise in support of the 2022 appropriations and revenue ...
Speech By Peter Russo MEMBER FOR TOOHEY Record of Proceedings, 19 March 2024 FORENSIC SCIENCE QUEENSLAND BILL Mr RUSSO (Toohey—ALP) (10.53 am): I rise to speak to the Forensic Science Queensland Bill 2023. The Community Safety and Legal Affairs Committee, in ...
Speech By Peter Russo MEMBER FOR TOOHEY Record of Proceedings, 19 March 2024 ADJOURNMENT Stem Cell Donations Mr RUSSO (Toohey—ALP) (7.23 pm): Members, tomorrow on your desk will be two documents that I ask you to display in your offices to encourage people ...
Speech By Peter Russo MEMBER FOR TOOHEY Record of Proceedings, 20 March 2024 WORK HEALTH SAFETY AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr RUSSO (Toohey—ALP) (4.06 pm): I rise to speak to the Work Health and Safety and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2023. The ...
Speech By Peter Russo MEMBER FOR TOOHEY Record of Proceedings, 21 March 2024 MOTION OF CONDOLENCE Greenwood, Hon. JW, QC Mr RUSSO (Toohey—ALP) (9.57 am): I rise to speak to the condolence motion for Colonel the Hon. John Ward Greenwood RFD, QC. John was the ...
Speech By Peter Russo MEMBER FOR TOOHEY Record of Proceedings, 16 April 2024 HOUSING AVAILABILITY AND AFFORDABILITY (PLANNING AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL; BUILDING INDUSTRY FAIRNESS (SECURITY OF PAYMENT) AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr RUSSO ...
Speech By Peter Russo MEMBER FOR TOOHEY Record of Proceedings, 13 February 2024 ADJOURNMENT Path to Treaty Mr RUSSO (Toohey—ALP) (7.27 pm): Tonight I want to talk about treaty and the withdrawal of support for treaty by the opposition. It was a blatant ...
Speech By Peter Russo MEMBER FOR TOOHEY Record of Proceedings, 13 February 2024 SUMMARY OFFENCES (PREVENTION OF KNIFE CRIME) AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr RUSSO (Toohey—ALP) (6.36 pm): I rise to speak on the Summary Offences (Prevention of Knife ...
Speech By Peter Russo MEMBER FOR TOOHEY Record of Proceedings, 5 March 2024 CRIMINAL LAW (COERCIVE CONTROL AND AFFIRMATIVE CONSENT) AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL; CRIMINAL CODE AND OTHER LEGISLATION (DOUBLE JEOPARDY EXCEPTION AND SUBSEQUENT APPEALS) ...
Speech By Peter Russo MEMBER FOR TOOHEY Record of Proceedings, 23 May 2024 RESIDENTIAL TENANCIES AND ROOMING ACCOMMODATION AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL; MANUFACTURED HOMES (RESIDENTIAL PARKS) AMENDMENT BILL Mr RUSSO (Toohey—ALP) (12.02 pm): I rise to ...
Speech By Peter Russo MEMBER FOR TOOHEY Record of Proceedings, 23 May 2024 PRIVATE MEMBER'S STATEMENTS Miles Labor Government, Achievements Mr RUSSO (Toohey—ALP) (2.58 pm): I stand today to talk about the achievements of the Miles Labor government and the ...
Speech By Peter Russo MEMBER FOR TOOHEY Record of Proceedings, 6 March 2024 LEGAL AFFAIRS AND SAFETY COMMITTEE Report, Motion to Take Note Mr RUSSO (Toohey—ALP) (2.16 pm): I move— That the House take note of the Legal Affairs and Safety Committee report No. ...
Speech By Peter Russo MEMBER FOR TOOHEY Record of Proceedings, 7 March 2024 HEALTH AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL (NO. 2) Mr RUSSO (Toohey—ALP) (12.35 pm): I rise to speak to the Health and Other Legislation Amendment Bill (No. 2) 2023. The Health, ...
Speech By Peter Russo MEMBER FOR TOOHEY Record of Proceedings, 7 March 2024 ADJOURNMENT Housing, Queensland Greens Mr RUSSO (Toohey—ALP) (6.20 pm): After the unrelenting penny-pinching, hard-headedness conservatism and the numerous controversies of the ...
Speech By Peter Russo MEMBER FOR TOOHEY Record of Proceedings, 19 March 2024 CASINO CONTROL AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr RUSSO (Toohey—ALP) (6.26 pm): I rise to speak to the Casino Control and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2023. The former ...
Speech By Peter Russo MEMBER FOR TOOHEY Record of Proceedings, 19 March 2024 PHARMACY BUSINESS OWNERSHIP BILL Mr RUSSO (Toohey—ALP) (3.47 pm): I rise to speak to the Pharmacy Business Ownership Bill 2023. In its report No. 1 to the 57th Parliament, tabled in ...
Speech By Peter Russo MEMBER FOR TOOHEY Record of Proceedings, 17 April 2024 ENERGY (RENEWABLE TRANSFORMATION AND JOBS) BILL; CLEAN ECONOMY JOBS BILL Mr RUSSO (Toohey—ALP) (8.34 pm): I rise to speak to the cognate bills, the Energy (Renewable Transformation ...
Speech By Peter Russo MEMBER FOR TOOHEY Record of Proceedings, 30 April 2024 EMERGENCY SERVICES REFORM AMENDMENT BILL; STATE EMERGENCY SERVICE BILL; MARINE RESCUE QUEENSLAND BILL; DISASTER MANAGEMENT AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr RUSSO (Toohey—ALP) ...
Speech By Peter Russo MEMBER FOR TOOHEY Record of Proceedings, 30 April 2024 VICTIMS' COMMISSIONER AND SEXUAL VIOLENCE REVIEW BOARD BILL Mr RUSSO (Toohey—ALP) (11.51 am): I rise to speak to the Victims’ Commissioner and Sexual Violence Review Board Bill ...
Speech By Peter Russo MEMBER FOR TOOHEY Record of Proceedings, 1 May 2024 ADJOURNMENT Rocklea Railway Station Mr RUSSO (Toohey—ALP) (7.30 pm): Cross River Rail is a bold and ambitious project envisaged by my government. The development will articulate a ...
Speech By Peter Russo MEMBER FOR TOOHEY Record of Proceedings, 2 May 2024 CRIMINAL CODE (DECRIMINALISING SEX WORK) AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr RUSSO (Toohey—ALP) (4.17 pm): Before proceeding with my contribution I would like to acknowledge the ...
Speech By Peter Russo MEMBER FOR TOOHEY Record of Proceedings, 21 May 2024 CHEAPER POWER (SUPPLEMENTARY APPROPRIATION BILL) Mr RUSSO (Toohey—ALP) (6.42 pm): I rise to speak to the Cheaper Power (Supplementary Appropriation) Bill. The Cost of Living and ...
Speech By Peter Russo MEMBER FOR TOOHEY Record of Proceedings, 21 May 2024 POLICE POWERS AND RESPONSIBILITIES AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL; CORRECTIVE SERVICES (PROMOTING SAFETY) AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr RUSSO (Toohey—ALP) (12.17 pm): ...
Speech By Peter Russo MEMBER FOR TOOHEY Record of Proceedings, 21 May 2024 ADJOURNMENT Nakba Day Mr RUSSO (Toohey—ALP) (10.36 pm): ‘Nakba’ is an Arabic word meaning catastrophe. For the Palestinian people, Nakba Day is a time of pain and resistance. Nakba ...
Speech By Peter Russo MEMBER FOR TOOHEY Record of Proceedings, 22 May 2024 LEGAL AFFAIRS AND SAFETY COMMITTEE Report, Motion to Take Note Mr RUSSO (Toohey—ALP) (2.45 pm): I move— That the House take note of the Legal Affairs and Safety Committee report No. ...
Speech By Peter Russo MEMBER FOR TOOHEY Record of Proceedings, 23 May 2024 BRISBANE OLYMPIC AND PARALYMPIC GAMES ARRANGEMENTS AMENDMENT BILL Mr RUSSO (Toohey—ALP) (5.23 pm): Well, hasn’t all that talk about headless chooks put the cat amongst the pigeons! ...
Speech By Peter Russo MEMBER FOR TOOHEY Record of Proceedings, 14 June 2024 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILL; REVENUE AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL; STATE FINANCIAL INSTRUCTIONS AND METWAY MERGER AMENDMENT BILL Mr RUSSO (Toohey—ALP) ...
Speech By Peter Russo MEMBER FOR TOOHEY Record of Proceedings, 11 June 2024 HELP TO BUY (COMMONWEALTH POWERS) BILL Mr RUSSO (Toohey—ALP) (6.10 pm): I rise to speak to the Help to Buy (Commonwealth Powers) Bill 2024. The bill’s objective is to facilitate the ...
Speech By Peter Russo MEMBER FOR TOOHEY Record of Proceedings, 19 February 2025 ADJOURNMENT Lunar New Year Mr RUSSO (Toohey—ALP) (9.18 pm): I too rise tonight to talk about the Lunar New Year—a time of joy, renewal and cultural appreciation for many across ...
Speech By Peter Russo MEMBER FOR TOOHEY Record of Proceedings, 20 August 2024 CRIME AND CORRUPTION AMENDMENT BILL Mr RUSSO (Toohey—ALP) (5.51 pm): I rise to speak to the Crime and Corruption Amendment Bill 2023. This private member’s bill is not as ...
Speech By Peter Russo MEMBER FOR TOOHEY Record of Proceedings, 20 August 2024 CRIME AND CORRUPTION AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr RUSSO (Toohey—ALP) (3.03 pm): I rise to speak to the Crime and Corruption and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2024. ...
Speech By Peter Russo MEMBER FOR TOOHEY Record of Proceedings, 20 August 2024 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL APPROPRIATION BILL APPR OPR IATION (PARL IAMENT) B ILL; APPR OPRIATION BILL Consideration in Detail (Cognate Debate) Appropriation Bill ...
Speech By Peter Russo MEMBER FOR TOOHEY Record of Proceedings, 11 September 2024 TOBACCO AND OTHER SMOKING PRODUCTS (VAPING) AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr RUSSO (Toohey—ALP) (4.15 pm): I rise to speak to the Tobacco and Other Smoking Products ...
Speech By Peter Russo MEMBER FOR TOOHEY Record of Proceedings, 11 September 2024 CHILD SAFE ORGANISATIONS BILL; WORKING WITH CHILDREN (RISK MANAGEMENT AND SCREENING) AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr RUSSO (Toohey—ALP) (2.48 pm): I rise to speak to ...
Speech By Peter Russo MEMBER FOR TOOHEY Record of Proceedings, 12 March 2025 QUEENSLAND PRODUCTIVITY COMMISSION BILL Mr RUSSO (Toohey—ALP) (3.48 pm): Before I start speaking about the Queensland Productivity Commission Bill, I want to send out my best wishes ...
Speech By Peter Russo MEMBER FOR TOOHEY Record of Proceedings, 3 April 2025 HEALTH PRACTITIONER REGULATION NATIONAL LAW AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr RUSSO (Toohey—ALP) (3.31 pm): I will start my contribution to the debate on this legislation by ...
Speech By Peter Russo MEMBER FOR TOOHEY Record of Proceedings, 22 August 2024 QUEENSLAND COMMUNITY SAFETY BILL Mr RUSSO (Toohey—ALP) (3.47 pm): I rise to speak to the Queensland Community Safety Bill 2024. The Community Safety and Legal Affairs Committee ...
Speech By Peter Russo MEMBER FOR TOOHEY Record of Proceedings, 2 April 2025 MOTION Queensland Redistribution Commisson, Appointment Mr RUSSO (Toohey—ALP) (6.02 pm): I rise to support the motion moved by the Leader of the Opposition. The Crisafulli ...
Speech By Peter Russo MEMBER FOR TOOHEY Record of Proceedings, 22 August 2024 ADJOURNMENT Toohey Electorate Mr RUSSO (Toohey—ALP) (6.52 pm): Mr Speaker, as you well know, both of our electorates have many community events, so tonight I would like to take ...
Speech By Peter Russo MEMBER FOR TOOHEY Record of Proceedings, 10 September 2024 ASSISTED REPRODUCTIVE TECHNOLOGY BILL Mr RUSSO (Toohey—ALP) (11.51 am): I rise to speak to the Assisted Reproductive Technology Bill 2024. The Community Safety and Legal Affairs ...
Speech By Peter Russo MEMBER FOR TOOHEY Record of Proceedings, 10 September 2024 EDUCATION (GENERAL PROVISIONS) (HELPING FAMILIES WITH SCHOOL COSTS) AMENDMENT BILL Mr RUSSO (Toohey—ALP) (6.37 pm): I rise to speak to the Education (General Provisions) ...
Speech By Peter Russo MEMBER FOR TOOHEY Record of Proceedings, 10 September 2024 RESPECT AT WORK AND OTHER MATTERS AMENDMENT BILL; CRIMINAL JUSTICE LEGISLATION (SEXUAL VIOLENCE AND OTHER MATTERS) AMENDMENT BILL Mr RUSSO (Toohey—ALP) (4.12 pm): I rise to ...
Speech By Peter Russo MEMBER FOR TOOHEY Record of Proceedings, 11 December 2024 MAKING QUEENSLAND SAFER BILL Mr RUSSO (Toohey—ALP) (4.56 pm): I rise to speak to the Making Queensland Safer Bill 2024. The bill, when enacted, will dispense with the principle ...
Speech By Peter Russo MEMBER FOR TOOHEY Record of Proceedings, 1 April 2025 YOUTH JUSTICE (MONITORING DEVICES) AMENDMENT BILL Mr RUSSO (Toohey—ALP) (12.43 pm): I rise to speak to the Youth Justice (Monitoring Devices) Amendment Bill 2025. As we have heard ...
Speech By Peter Russo MEMBER FOR TOOHEY Record of Proceedings, 1 April 2025 ADJOURNMENT Belas, Mr S Mr RUSSO (Toohey—ALP) (9.12 pm): Tonight I rise to speak about a legend of the QEII Jubilee Hospital, Stan Belas, whose dedication, generosity and resolute ...
Speech By Peter Russo MEMBER FOR TOOHEY Record of Proceedings, 12 September 2024 PRIVATE MEMBER'S STATEMENT Liberal National Party, Policies Mr RUSSO (Toohey—ALP) (2.48 pm): I rise to speak about the flawed LNP policies. Sorry, I did want to speak about the ...
Speech By Peter Russo MEMBER FOR TOOHEY Record of Proceedings, 10 December 2024 ADDRESS-IN-REPLY Mr RUSSO (Toohey—ALP) (12.41 pm): I want to start by firstly acknowledging the traditional custodians on whose ancestral lands we are gathered: the Turrbal ...
Speech By Peter Russo MEMBER FOR TOOHEY Record of Proceedings, 20 February 2025 REVENUE LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr RUSSO (Toohey—ALP) (12.46 pm): I rise to speak to the Revenue Legislation Amendment Bill 2024. The State Development, Infrastructure and ...
Speech By Peter Russo MEMBER FOR TOOHEY Record of Proceedings, 13 March 2025 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) (SUPPLEMENTARY 2023-2024) BILL; APPROPRIATION (SUPPLEMENTARY 2023-2024) BILL Mr RUSSO (Toohey—ALP) (5.26 pm): I rise to speak to the Appropriation ...