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Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH Record of Proceedings, 21 November 2013 PRIVATE MEMBER'S STATEMENTS Gold Coast Airport Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (2.30 pm): I bring to the House’s attention today the proposed aeroplane landing system ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH Record of Proceedings, 21 November 2013 MOTION Suspension of Standing Order Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (Leader of the House) (9.54 am), by leave, without notice: I move— That standing order 136(5) be ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH Record of Proceedings, 21 November 2013 COMMITTEES: SELECT COMMITTEE ON ETHICS, ORDER OF APPOINTMENT, PARLIAMENTARY CRIME AND MISCONDUCT COMMITTEE, MEMBERSHIP Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (Leader of the House) ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH Record of Proceedings, 21 November 2013 MOTION: DRISCOLL, MR SN, FINDING OF CONTEMPT AND FINE Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (Leader of the House) (11.22 am), by leave, without notice: I move— That this House— ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH Record of Proceedings, 19 November 2013 COMMITTEE OF THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY Auditor-General’s Reports, Referral to Portfolio Committees Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (Leader of the House) (7.42 pm): I advise ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH Record of Proceedings, 19 November 2013 MOTION Driscoll, Mr SN, Order to Attend the Bar of the House Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (Leader of the House) (10.57 pm), by leave, without notice: I move— (1) The ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH Record of Proceedings, 19 November 2013 MOTION Driscoll, Mr SN, Order to Attend the Bar of the House Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (Leader of the House) (7.40 pm), by leave: I move— That— (1) the House notes ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH Record of Proceedings, 20 November 2013 ELECTORAL DISTRICT OF REDCLIFFE Seat Declared Vacant Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (Leader of the House) (2.25 pm), by leave, without notice: I move— That the seat in ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH MATTERS OF PUBLIC INTEREST Open Data Revolution Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (11.26 am): I rise on a matter of exciting public interest, the announcement of the impending ‘Opening the Vault—Open Data in ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH MOTION Suspension of Sessional Orders Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (Leader of the House) (2.26 pm), by leave, without notice: I move— That so much of the sessional orders be suspended to enable the meeting ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH ADJOURNMENT Open Data Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (5.28 pm): I rise to acknowledge the fantastic commitment and generosity of time and expertise of industry leaders and community leaders to the Premier’s ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH PARLIAMENT OF QUEENSLAND AMENDMENT BILL Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (Leader of the House) (12.52 pm): At the outset I would like to make certain that this bill, which will make a major change to legislation ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH MOTION: AMENDMENTS TO STANDING ORDERS Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (Leader of the House) (10.02 am): Certainly, it is the intention of these changes to the standing orders to include matters raised on behalf ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH MOTION: AMENDMENTS TO STANDING ORDERS Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (Leader of the House) (9.59 am), by leave, without notice: I move— That standing orders 263A and 263B of the Standing Rules and Orders of the ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH Record of Proceedings, 15 October 2013 COMMITTEE OF THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY Portfolio Committee, Reporting Date Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (Leader of the House) (5.34 pm): I advise the House that the ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH MOTION: QUEENSLAND HEALTH, PAYROLL SYSTEM Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (Manager of Government Business) (3.31 pm), by leave, without notice: I move— That this House: 1. notes the statement of the Leader of ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH COMMITTEES Membership Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (Manager of Government Business) (2.28 pm), by leave, without notice: I move— (1) That the member for Redlands, Mr Dowling, be discharged from the Ethics ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH QUEENSLAND INDEPENDENT REMUNERATION TRIBUNAL BILL Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (4.14 pm): This legislation that we have before the House today is a very important piece of legislation. I can tell you from ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH PRIVATE MEMBER'S STATEMENT John Eales Rugby Scholarship Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (2.34 pm): It is an honour for me to inform the House of the launch of the inaugural John Eales Rugby Scholarship at Bond ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH COMMITTEE OF THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY Portfolio Committees, Reporting Dates Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (Manager of Government Business) (5.29 pm): I seek to advise the House of determinations made by the ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH COMMITTEE OF THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY Portfolio Committees, Reporting Dates Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (Manager of Government Business) (9.54 am): The committee has also resolved pursuant to standing orders ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH REFERRAL TO THE TRANSPORT, HOUSING AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE: MOTION Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (Manager of Government Business) (9.50 am), by leave, without notice: I move— That the Transport, Housing ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH COMMITTEE OF THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBY Auditor-General’s Reports, Referral to Portfolio Committees Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (Manager of Government Business) (5.28 pm): I wish to advise the House of ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH COMMITTEE OF THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBY Portfolio Committees, Reporting Dates Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (Manager of Government Business) (5.29 pm): The committee has also resolved pursuant to standing order ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH MOTION: QUEENSLAND HEALTH, PAYROLL SYSTEM Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (4.25 pm): Mr Deputy Speaker, I thank you for the opportunity to close debate on the matter. Opposition members interjected. Mr STEVENS: ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH Record of Proceedings, 15 October 2013 CRIMINAL LAW (CRIMINAL ORGANISATIONS DISRUPTION) AMENDMENT BILL; TATTOO PARLOURS BILL; VICIOUS LAWLESS ASSOCIATION DISESTABLISHMENT BILL Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH Record of Proceedings, 30 October 2013 MOTION Referral to the Transport, Housing and Local Government Committee Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (Leader of the House) (2.28 pm), by leave, without notice: I move— ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH Record of Proceedings, 31 October 2013 PRIVATE MEMBER'S STATEMENT Open Data Apps Awards Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (3.41 pm): We have reached an important milestone in our open data revolution project, and ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH Record of Proceedings, 19 November 2013 COMMITTEE OF THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY Portfolio Committees, Reporting Dates Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (Leader of the House) (7.41 pm): I advise the House that the ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH Record of Proceedings, 15 October 2013 MATTERS OF PUBLIC INTEREST Criminal Motorcycle Gangs Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (11.41 am): I rise in the House today as the member for Mermaid Beach, whose ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH Record of Proceedings, 17 October 2013 MOTION: SUSPENSION OF STANDING ORDERS; VACANCY IN SENATE OF COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (11.40 am): To quickly wind up this matter, this motion ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH Record of Proceedings, 17 October 2013 WORKERS' COMPENSATION AND REHABILITATION AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL: ALLOCATION OF TIME LIMIT ORDER Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (Leader of the House) (11.23 ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH Record of Proceedings, 17 October 2013 MOTION Suspension of Standing Orders; Vacancy in Senate of Commonwealth of Australia Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (Leader of the House) (11.24 am), by leave, without ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH PRIVATE MEMBER'S STATEMENT Broadbeach Jazz Festival; Gold Coast, Beaches Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (2.35 pm): It is with great delight that I inform the House of the fabulously successful Broadbeach Jazz ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH Record of Proceedings, 17 October 2013 CRIMINAL LAW AMENDMENT (PUBLIC INTEREST DECLARATIONS) AMENDMENT BILL Allocation of Time Limit Order Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (Leader of the House) (11.59 pm), by ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH Record of Proceedings, 29 October 2013 COMMITTEE OF THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY Portfolio Committee, Reporting Date Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (Leader of the House) (7.40 pm): I advise the House that the ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH Record of Proceedings, 30 October 2013 COMMITTEE OF THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY Auditor-General’s Reports, Referral to Portfolio Committees Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (Leader of the House) (2.30 pm): I advise ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH COMMERCIAL ARBITRATION BILL Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (8.56 pm): I rise tonight to speak to the Commercial Arbitration Bill. It gives me great pleasure to speak to this very important bill that the ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH COMMITTEE OF THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY Portfolio Committees, Reporting Dates; Auditor-General’s Reports, Referral to Portfolio Committees Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (5.29 pm): I advise the House that the ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH COMMONWEALTH GAMES ARRANGEMENTS (BRAND PROTECTION) AMENDMENT BILL Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (5.59 pm): It gives me great pleasure to rise this evening to speak to the Commonwealth Games Arrangements (Brand ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH COMMITTEE OF THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY Portfolio Committee, Reporting Date Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (Manager of Government Business) (2.29 pm), by leave, without notice: I move— That the report date for ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH PRIVATE MEMBER'S STATEMENTS Party Houses Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (2.36 pm): I rise today to update the House on the government action on the party house issue, which is one of the most disturbing ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH MOTION: AMENDMENT TO STANDING ORDERS Mr STEVENS: To answer the concerns of the Manager of Opposition Business in relation to the motion here today, Queensland Treasury Corporation was not included in the list ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS (TRANSPARENCY AND ACCOUNTABILITY OF INDUSTRIAL ORGANISATIONS) AND OTHER ACTS AMENDMENT BILL: DECLARED URGENT Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (Manager of Government Business) (3.53 pm), by ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILL; REVENUE AMENDMENT AND TRADE AND INVESTMENT QUEENSLAND BILL Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (10.59 am): I rise to speak on and give my enthusiastic support to ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH COMMITTEE OF THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY Auditor-General’s Report, Referral to Portfolio Committee Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (Manager of Government Business) (9.53 am): I rise to advise the House of ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH MOTION: MEMBER FOR BUNDAMBA, FINDING OF CONTEMPT Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (Manager of Government Business) (11.00 am): I move— That this House: 1. notes the Ethics Committee report No. 133, tabled in the ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH MATTERS OF PUBLIC INTEREST Queensland Plan Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (11.53 am): I rise today on an exciting matter of public interest arising out of our time in Mackay with 400 Queenslanders exploring the ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH NOTICE OF MOTION Member for Bundamba, Finding of Contempt Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (Manager of Government Business) (9.58 am): I give notice that I will move— That this House: 1. notes the Ethics ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH LIQUOR AND GAMING (RED TAPE REDUCTION) AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (8.10 pm): I rise tonight to speak on the Liquor and Gaming (Red Tape Reduction) and Other Legislation ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH COMMITTEE OF THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY Auditor-General’s Report, Referral to Portfolio Committee Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (Manager of Government Business) (2.29 pm): I advise that the Committee of the ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH CRIMINAL PROCEEDS CONFISCATION (UNEXPLAINED WEALTH AND SERIOUS DRUG OFFENDER CONFISCATION ORDER) AMENDMENT BILL Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (5.29 pm): I rise today to speak to the Criminal Proceeds ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH COMMITTEES Estimates Hearings Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (Manager of Government Business) (9.59 am), by leave: I move— That, in accordance with standing order 177(4), the dates for each portfolio ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH COMMITTEE OF THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY Portfolio Committee, Reporting Date Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (Manager of Government Business) (6.29 pm), by leave, without notice: I move— That the date for the ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH MOTION: AMENDMENT TO STANDING ORDERS Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (Manager of Government Business) (10.00 am), by leave, without notice: I move— That schedule 7 of the Standing Rules and Orders of the ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH MOTION: DISSENT FROM DEPUTY SPEAKER'S RULING Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (Manager of Government Business) (12.11 pm): It is very unfortunate that I was here in the House to bear witness to this unsavoury ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH COMMITTEE OF THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY Portfolio Committee, Reporting Date Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (Manager of Government Business) (6.36 pm), by leave: I advise the House that the Committee of the ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH MOTION State Development, Infrastructure and Industry Committee Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (Manager of Government Business) (2.29 pm), by leave, without notice: I move— That the report date for the State ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH COMMITTEE OF THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (Manager of Government Business) (2.30 pm): I advise that the Committee of the Legislative Assembly has resolved, pursuant to standing order ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH BODY CORPORATE AND COMMUNITY MANAGEMENT AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (12.06 am): I would like to congratulate the member for Condamine on being chairman of the ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH COMMITTEE OF THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY Portfolio Committees, Consideration of Bills Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (Manager of Government Business) (5.28 pm), by leave: The committee has also resolved pursuant ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH MOTION Suspension of Standing and Sessional Orders Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (Manager of Government Business) (9.58 am), by leave, without notice: I move— 1. That so much of standing and sessional orders ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH COMMITTEE OF THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY Auditor-General’s Reports, Referral to Portfolio Committee Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (Manager of Government Business) (5.27 pm), by leave: I advise the House of the ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH MOTION: ETHANOL Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (6.21 pm): I rise to speak to the amended motion. My comments will echo directly the missive from the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry and member ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH COMMITTE OF THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY Portfolio Committees, Reporting Dates Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (Manager of Government Business) (6.41 pm), by leave: I advise the House that the Committee of the ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH COMMITTE OF THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY Auditor-General’s Report, Referral to Portfolio Committee Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (Manager of Government Business) (6.41 pm): I also advise that the Committee of the ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH MOTION: REFERRAL TO THE HEALTH AND COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (Manager of Government Business) (2.26 pm), by leave, without notice: I move— 1. That the Health and Community ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH HEALTH AND COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE Membership Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (Manager of Government Business) (11.59 am), by leave, without notice: I move— That the member for Redcliffe, Mr Driscoll, be ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH Record of Proceedings, 18 March 2014 MOTION: NEWMAN GOVERNMENT Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (6.09 pm): It certainly gives me great pleasure to rise tonight to speak to this motion before the House—a free kick ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH Record of Proceedings, 18 March 2014 REGIONAL PLANNING INTERESTS BILL; PROTECTON OF PRIME AGRICULTURAL LAND AND OTHER LAND FROM COAL SEAM GAS MINING BILL Cognate Debate; Order of Business REGION AL PLANNIN G IN ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH Record of Proceedings, 19 March 2014 CRIME AND MISCONDUCT AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL: REPORTING DATE MOTION Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (3.57 pm): Mr Deputy Speaker, we have just heard the most ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH Record of Proceedings, 20 March 2014 PRIVATE MEMBER'S STATEMENTS Gold Coast, Rail Infrastructure Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (2.30 pm): I am pleased to report to the House that I was involved in local ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH Record of Proceedings, 1 April 2014 COMMITTEE OF THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY Auditor-General’s Report, Referral to Portfolio Committees; Portfolio Committees, Reporting Dates Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (Leader ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH Record of Proceedings, 1 April 2014 MOTION: ATTORNEY-GENERAL AND MINISTER FOR JUSTICE Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (6.10 pm): As Leader of the House it gives me great pleasure to speak to this motion for ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH Record of Proceedings, 20 May 2014 COMMITTEE OF THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY Auditor-General’s Report, Referral to Portfolio Committee; Portfolio Committees, Reporting Dates Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (Leader of ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH Record of Proceedings, 20 May 2014 PUBLIC GUARDIAN BILL; FAMILY AND CHILD COMMISSION BILL; CHILD PROTECTION REFORM AMENDMENT BILL Cognate Debate PUBLIC GU ARDIAN BILL; FAM ILY AND CHILD COMMISSION BILL; CH ILD ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH Record of Proceedings, 22 May 2014 MOTION: AMENDMENT TO STANDING ORDERS Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (Leader of the House) (11.45 am): I am extremely disappointed at the debate on this matter that was ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH Record of Proceedings, 22 May 2014 MOTION Referral to the Transport, Housing and Local Government Committee Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (Leader of the House) (10.04 am), by leave, without notice: I move— That ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH Record of Proceedings, 22 May 2014 MOTION: AMENDMENT TO STANDING ORDERS Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (Leader of the House) (11.09 am), by leave, without notice: I move— That the Standing Rules and Orders of ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH Record of Proceedings, 22 May 2014 MOTION Referral to the Legal Affairs and Community Safety Committee Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (Leader of the House) (9.58 am), by leave, without notice: I move— That the ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH Record of Proceedings, 22 May 2014 COMMITTEE OF THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY Portfolio Committee, Reporting Date Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (Leader of the House) (4.13 pm), by leave, without notice: I move— That ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH Record of Proceedings, 22 May 2014 MEMBER'S STATEMENTS Merrimac State High School Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (2.36 pm): I rise in the House today to report on an exciting event that I attended at the ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH Record of Proceedings, 3 June 2014 MOTION Amendment to Standing Rules and Orders Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (Leader of the House) (9.58 am), by leave, without notice: I move— That schedules 6 and 7 of the ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH Record of Proceedings, 2 April 2014 MOTION Estimates Hearings Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (Leader of the House) (3.30 pm), by leave, without notice: I move— That as a trial for 2014— (1) That in accordance ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH Record of Proceedings, 3 April 2014 MOTION Amendments to Sessional Orders Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (Leader of the House) (9.58 am), by leave, without notice: I move that— The amendments to sessional orders ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH Record of Proceedings, 3 April 2014 MEMBER'S STATEMENT Open Data Initiative Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (2.40 pm): I would like to update the House, during these new members’ statements, on the progress of ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH Record of Proceedings, 6 May 2014 COMMITTEE OF THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY Auditor-General’s Reports, Referral to Portfolio Committees Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (5.29 pm): I seek to advise the House of ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH Record of Proceedings, 4 March 2014 COMMITTEE OF THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY Portfolio Committees, Reporting Dates Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (Leader of the House) (9.05 pm): I seek to advise the House that the ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH Record of Proceedings, 6 March 2014 PRIVATE MEMBER'S STATEMENT Party Houses Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (2.33 pm): I rise in the House today with positive news about party houses, the bane of residents in my ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH Record of Proceedings, 6 March 2014 MOTION: CITIZEN'S RIGHT OF REPLY Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (Leader of the House) (4.01 pm), by leave, without notice: I move— (1) That this House notes report No. 143 of ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH Record of Proceedings, 18 March 2014 COMMITTEE OF THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY Auditor-General’s Report, Referral to Portfolio Committee; Portfolio Committee, Reporting Date Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (Leader of ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH Record of Proceedings, 7 May 2014 PROPERTY OCCUPATIONS BILL Reconsideration Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (Leader of the House) (11.17 pm), by leave: I move— That, notwithstanding anything contained in Standing ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH Record of Proceedings, 8 May 2014 TAFE QUEENSLAND (DUAL SECTOR ENTITIES) AMENDMENT BILL: FURTHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING BILL Cognate Debate TAFE QUEENSLAND (DU AL SECTOR ENTITIES) AMENDM ENT BILL; FURTHER EDUC ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH Record of Proceedings, 8 May 2014 ETHICS COMMITTEE Report, Motion to Take Note Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (Leader of the House) (4.00 pm), by leave, without notice: I move— (1) That this House notes report ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH Record of Proceedings, 8 May 2014 MEMBERS' STATEMENTS Milosevic, Mr M Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (2.31 pm): I rise to report the very sad news of the passing of Mr Mike Milosevic, a tireless and devoted ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH Record of Proceedings, 18 March 2014 ETHICS COMMITTEE Report No. 142, Motion to Take note Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (Leader of the House) (9.55 am), by leave, without notice: I move— (1) That this House ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH Record of Proceedings, 4 March 2014 EDUCATION AND INNOVATION COMMITTEE Membership Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (Leader of the House) (9.49 am), by leave, without notice: I move— That the member for Woodridge, ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH Record of Proceedings, 7 August 2014 MEMBERS' STATEMENTS Gold Coast Titans, Cartwright, Mr J and Searle, Mr M Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (2.33 pm): Today I rise in the House to pay tribute to the Gold Coast ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH Record of Proceedings, 7 August 2014 MOTION Agriculture, Resources and Environment Committee, Reporting Date Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (Leader of the House) (9.58 am) by leave, without notice: I move— That ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH Record of Proceedings, 26 August 2014 SAFE NIGHT OUT LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (8.08 pm): It is my great pleasure to rise to speak in support of the Safe Night Out Legislation ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH Record of Proceedings, 27 August 2014 COMMITTEES Membership Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (Leader of the House) (2.29 pm), by leave, without notice: I move— (1) That the member for Mackay (Hon. Tim Mulherin) ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH Record of Proceedings, 3 June 2014 STATE DEVELOPMENT, INFRASTRUCTURE AND INDUSTRY COMMITTEE Membership Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (Leader of the House) (12.58 pm), by leave, without notice: I move— That the ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH Record of Proceedings, 3 June 2014 MOTION Suspension of Standing and Sessional Orders Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (Leader of the House) (10.00 am): By leave, without notice, I move— That so much of the ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH Record of Proceedings, 4 June 2014 MOTION: SUSPENSION OF STANDING AND SESSIONAL ORDERS Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (Leader of the House) (3.31 pm), by leave, without notice: I move— That, notwithstanding ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH Record of Proceedings, 5 June 2014 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILL; REVENUE LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (12.04 pm): I rise to speak in support of the ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH Record of Proceedings, 25 November 2014 COMMITTEE OF THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY Auditor-General’s Reports, Referral to Portfolio Committees Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (Leader of the House) (5.28 pm): I seek to ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH Record of Proceedings, 25 November 2014 COMMITTEE OF THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY Portfolio Committees, Reporting Dates Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (5.29 pm): The committee has resolved, pursuant to standing ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH Record of Proceedings, 25 November 2014 MATTERS OF PUBLIC INTEREST Newman, Mr C Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (12.30 pm): Being in this House for almost the last three years in government has given me a ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH Record of Proceedings, 16 October 2014 MEMBER'S STATEMENT V8 Supercars Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (2.31 pm): This afternoon I rise in the House to pay tribute to another Queensland sporting hero who arrived ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH Record of Proceedings, 16 October 2014 MOTION: PORTFOLIO COMMITTEE, REPORTING DATE Portfolio Committee, Reporting Date Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (Leader of the House) (9.57 am), by leave, without notice: I ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH Record of Proceedings, 29 October 2014 COMMITTEE OF THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY Auditor-General’s Reports, Referral to Portfolio Committee Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (2.52 pm): I seek to advise the House of ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH Record of Proceedings, 30 October 2014 MEMBER’S STATEMENTS Mermaid Beach Electorate, Newman Government Achievements Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (2.38 pm): I rise in the House today to endorse the positive ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH Record of Proceedings, 27 August 2014 MOTION Dissent from Deputy Speaker's Ruling Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (3.46 pm): I rise to speak against the dissent motion moved by the member for South Brisbane and ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH Record of Proceedings, 28 August 2014 MEMBERS' STATEMENTS Premier’s Open Data Awards Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (2.30 pm): Today I rise in the House to update everyone on the recent announcement on behalf of ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH Record of Proceedings, 9 September 2014 COMMITTEE OF THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY Portfolio Committees, Reporting Dates Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (Leader of the House) (5.29 pm): I advise the House of ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH Record of Proceedings, 14 October 2014 COMMITTEE OF THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY Portfolio Committees, Reporting Dates Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (Leader of the House) (5.29 pm): I advise the House of ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH Record of Proceedings, 16 October 2014 MOTION—CITIZEN'S RIGHT OF REPLY Citizen’s Right of Reply Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (Leader of the House) (4.01 pm), by leave, without notice: I move— (1) That this ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH Record of Proceedings, 16 October 2014 COMMITTEE OF THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY—REPORT NO. 12, MOTION TO TAKE NOTE Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (Leader of the House) (11.07 am): I rise to speak to the CLA report ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH Record of Proceedings, 9 September 2014 ELECTRICITY COMPETITION AND PROTECTION LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL; NATIONAL ENERGY RETAIL LAW (QUEENSLAND) BILL: COGNATE DEBATE Cognate Debate ELECTR ICITY COM PETITION ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH Record of Proceedings, 11 September 2014 MEMBERS' STATEMENTS Mermaid Beach-Broadbeach Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (2.34 pm): It is official: Mermaid Beach is the new hot spot on the Gold Coast, with ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH Record of Proceedings, 11 September 2014 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL (NO. 2); APPROPRIATION BILL (NO. 2) Cognate Debate APPR OPR IATION (PARLIAMENT) B ILL (NO. 2); APPROPRIATION B ILL (NO. 2) Mr STEVENS ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH Record of Proceedings, 11 September 2014 COMMITTEE OF THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY Report Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (Leader of the House) (10.01 am): I lay upon the table of the House a report of the Committee ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH Record of Proceedings, 5 August 2014 COMMITTEE OF THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY Auditor-General’s Reports, Referral to Portfolio Committee; Portfolio Committees, Reporting Dates Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (Leader ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH Record of Proceedings, 6 August 2014 CHILD PROTECTION (OFFENDER REPORTING) AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL; CHILD PROTECTION (OFFENDER REPORTING) AMENDMENT BILL Cognate Debate Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH Record of Proceedings, 7 August 2014 MOTION Transport, Housing and Local Government Committee, Reporting Date Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (Leader of the House) (9.59 am), by leave, without notice: I move— ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH Record of Proceedings, 6 June 2014 COMMITTEE OF THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY Portfolio Committees, Reporting Dates Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (Leader of the House) (9.52 am): I seek to advise the House of ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH Record of Proceedings, 13 February 2014 PRIVATE MEMBER'S STATEMENTS Criminal Motorcycle Gangs Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (3.48 pm): In the House today I put on record my appreciation of the fantastic work ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH Record of Proceedings, 13 February 2014 MOTION Office of the Opposition Spokesperson Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (Leader of the House) (9.59 am): By leave, without notice: I move that this House resolves— ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH Record of Proceedings, 4 March 2014 MOTION: NEWMAN GOVERNMENT, ANTICRIME GANG LAWS Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (6.12 pm): As the member for Mermaid Beach, where much of this criminal bikie gang activity was ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH Record of Proceedings, 11 February 2014 COMMITTEE OF THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY Portfolio Committees, Reporting Dates Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (Leader of the House) (7.39 pm): The Committee of the ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH Record of Proceedings, 11 February 2014 VACANCY IN SENATE OF COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA Notification of Election Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (Leader of the House) (3.38 pm): by leave, I move— That Madam ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH Record of Proceedings, 11 February 2014 COMMITTEE OF THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY Auditor-General’s Reports, Referral to Portfolio Committees Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (Leader of the House) (7.37 pm): I seek to ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH Record of Proceedings, 17 July 2015 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILL Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (8.11 pm): I rise to speak to the government’s Appropriation Bill (Parliament) 2015 and ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH Record of Proceedings, 13 October 2015 MOTION: SUSPENSION OF STANDING AND SESSIONAL ORDERS Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (6.21 pm): I rise on this very unusual occasion to speak in support of the motion ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH Record of Proceedings, 14 October 2015 ADDRESS-IN-REPLY Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (5.27 pm): I rise today with enormous gratitude to the voters of Mermaid Beach to present my address-in-reply, having ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH Record of Proceedings, 1 December 2015 ADJOURNMENT Queensland Racing Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (10.09 pm): We are now into the eleventh month since the Labor government took over the reins of racing in ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH Record of Proceedings, 4 December 2015 CONSTITUTION (FIXED TERM PARLIAMENT) AMENDMENT BILL; CONSTITUTION (FIXED TERM PARLIAMENT) REFERENDUM BILL Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (12.02 pm): It is with great ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH Record of Proceedings, 26 March 2015 MOTION OF CONFIDENCE Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (12.30 am): I rise to speak to the confidence motion and emphatically endorse the principles outlined by the Leader of the ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH Record of Proceedings, 27 March 2015 ELECTORAL AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (11.25 am): Many times when we were on the other side of the House we listened to the ranting, ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH Record of Proceedings, 5 May 2015 MATTERS OF PUBLIC INTEREST Gold Coast Airport, Instrument Landing System Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (12.54 pm): I rise to alert Gold Coast residents to the real facts in ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH Record of Proceedings, 5 May 2015 MOTION: STANDING RULES AND ORDERS OF THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (6.21 pm): I do appreciate all of the accolades from the former manager of ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH Record of Proceedings, 7 May 2015 INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS (RESTORING FAIRNESS) AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Motion: Portfolio Committee Reporting Date Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (11.46 am): I think I ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH Record of Proceedings, 21 May 2015 ADJOURNMENT Gold Coast, Party Houses Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (6.38 pm): I rise in this House tonight with positive news for the Mermaid Beach electorate and indeed the ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH Record of Proceedings, 14 July 2015 MATTERS OF PUBLIC INTEREST Gold Coast Airport Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (12.13 pm): There is one definitive fact a Gold Coast resident can take from the actions of ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH Record of Proceedings, 15 July 2015 STATE DEVELOPMENT AND PUBLIC WORKS ORGANISATION AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Motion: Declared Urgent; Allocation of Time Limit Order Mr STEVENS (Mermaid ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH Record of Proceedings, 24 February 2016 NOTICE OF MOTION Amendment to Standing Rules and Orders Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (2.47 pm): I give notice that I shall move— That the Standing Rules and Orders ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH Record of Proceedings, 25 February 2016 NOTICE OF MOTION Amendment of Standing Rules and Orders Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (10.13 am): I give notice that I will move— That the motion listed in the Notice ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH Record of Proceedings, 25 February 2016 MOTION Amendment of Standing Rules and Orders Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (6.03 pm): I move— That the Standing Rules and Orders of the Legislative Assembly be ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH Record of Proceedings, 25 February 2016 ADJOURNMENT Mermaid Beach, VLAD Laws Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (7.05 pm): Prior to the introduction of the VLAD laws I had risen in this House on no less than 10 ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH Record of Proceedings, 17 March 2016 VEGETATION MANAGEMENT (REINSTATEMENT) AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL, REPORTING DATE Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (9.11 pm): I move the following amendment— That ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH Record of Proceedings, 16 February 2016 ADJOURNMENT Annette Kellerman Park, Moreton Bay Fig Tree Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (10.06 pm): Close to my electorate office is the beautiful Annette Kellerman ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH Record of Proceedings, 24 February 2016 FIRE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES (DOMESTIC SMOKE ALARMS) AMENDMENT BILL; FIRE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES (SMOKE ALARMS) AMENDMENT BILL Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (5.34 pm): ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH Record of Proceedings, 26 May 2016 ADJOURNMENT M1, Traffic Congestion Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (6.32 pm): I rise in the House today to reiterate the recurrent theme of my maiden speech in this House 10 ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH Record of Proceedings, 16 June 2016 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILL; DUTIES AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (3.57 pm): I rise to speak to the ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH Record of Proceedings, 16 August 2016 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILL Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (3.22 pm): In rising to speak to the 27th report to the parliament relating to the ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH Record of Proceedings, 16 August 2016 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILL Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (2.35 pm): I rise to speak on the budget estimates for the Appropriation (Parliament) ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH Record of Proceedings, 31 August 2016 ADJOURNMENT Short-Term Holiday Letting Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (11.09 pm): I understand that the Gold Coast City Council is considering ill-thought-out ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH Record of Proceedings, 21 April 2016 PRIVATE MEMBERS' STATEMENTS Martin, Mr R Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (2.34 pm): On Good Friday, 25 March 2016, a good friend to all the Stevens family and my son ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH Record of Proceedings, 21 April 2016 RACING INTEGRITY BILL Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (8.43 pm): I have great news for the racing industry apprentices on the other side of this House, particularly for ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH Record of Proceedings, 10 May 2016 RETAIL SHOP LEASES AMENDMENT BILL Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (4.47 pm): I am pleased that you saw me all the way down the back! Thank you, Madam Deputy Speaker. I rise ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH Record of Proceedings, 24 May 2016 PENALTIES AND SENTENCES (QUEENSLAND SENTENCING ADVISORY COUNCIL) AMENDMENT BILL Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (8.09 pm): I rise to speak on the Penalties and Sentences ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH Record of Proceedings, 30 November 2016 INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS BILL Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (5.38 pm): It is a very hard act to follow the shadow minister when he has so adequately covered this bill, the ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH Record of Proceedings, 3 November 2016 YOUTH JUSTICE AND OTHER LEGISLATION (INCLUSION OF 17-YEAR-OLD PERSONS) AMENDMENT BILL Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (5.57 pm): It is a sad day when we are discussing ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH Record of Proceedings, 8 November 2016 LIMITATIONS OF ACTIONS (INSTITUTIONAL CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE) AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL; LIMITATION OF ACTIONS AND OTHER LEGISLATION (CHILD ABUSE CIVIL ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH Record of Proceedings, 8 November 2016 ADJOURNMENT Lake Lomandra, Eels Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (9.02 pm): I rise to speak on a Mermaid Beach matter that is of interest not only to my residents but ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH Record of Proceedings, 15 September 2016 FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE: REPORT, MOTION TO TAKE NOTE Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (12.34 pm): This inquiry proved to us beyond any shadow of a doubt ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH Record of Proceedings, 11 October 2016 ADJOURNMENT Powys, Mr C Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (7.08 pm): Around 27 years ago a young South African boy left his country with his family to come to Australia ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH Record of Proceedings, 1 November 2016 MAJOR SPORTS FACILITIES AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (5.24 pm): I rise to make a short but significant contribution to this ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH Record of Proceedings, 29 November 2016 SERIOUS AND ORGANISED CRIME LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (4.06 pm): As Jack Gibson famously said, this is deja vu all over again. I was ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH Record of Proceedings, 23 August 2017 WORKERS' COMPENSATION AND REHABILITATION (COAL WORKERS' PNEUMOCONIOSIS) AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (8.22 pm): I rise to speak on ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH Record of Proceedings, 6 September 2017 ADJOURNMENT Gold Coast Highway, Median Fence Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (10.49 pm): I rise to bring to the attention of the House the dismal state of the Gold Coast ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH Record of Proceedings, 6 September 2017 LABOUR HIRE LICENSING BILL Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (8.55 pm): Another day, another Palaszczuk Labor government union-serving Trojan horse legislation. It should ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH Record of Proceedings, 11 October 2017 WORK HEALTH AND SAFETY AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (5.22 pm): Before I start, I would like to say how well you suit the Speaker’s ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH Record of Proceedings, 12 October 2017 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL (NO. 2); APPROPRIATION BILL (NO. 2) Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (5.18 pm): I rise to make a brief contribution to the Appropriation Bill ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH Record of Proceedings, 25 October 2017 ADJOURNMENT Magic Millions Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (9.05 pm): In a little over two months from now one of the world’s great tourism and sporting events will be held ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH Record of Proceedings, 25 May 2017 TRADING (ALLOWABLE HOURS) AMENDMENT BILL Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (12.16 pm): I rise to speak to this union-building thought-bubble bill proposed by the Palaszczuk Labor ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH Record of Proceedings, 25 May 2017 ADJOURNMENT Queensland Teachers’ Union, Wages Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (6.16 pm): I rise to bring to the attention of the House the failing of the Queensland Teachers’ ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH Record of Proceedings, 16 June 2017 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILL; REVENUE LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (2.30 pm): In formulating this speech on the Palaszczuk ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH Record of Proceedings, 8 August 2017 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILL: FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (3.27 pm): As members will notice from the strong ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH Record of Proceedings, 1 March 2017 ADJOURNMENT Gold Coast City Wind Orchestra Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (10.39 pm): One of the best kept secrets on the Gold Coast is the existence of the Gold Coast City ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH Record of Proceedings, 2 March 2017 FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE COMMITTEE: REPORT, MOTION TO TAKE NOTE Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (12.02 pm): The Finance and Administration Committee is very good at looking ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH Record of Proceedings, 2 March 2017 LIQUOR AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (4.55 pm): I rise to speak on behalf of Mermaid Beach residents on the Liquor and Other Legislation ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH Record of Proceedings, 21 March 2017 FARM BUSINESS DEBT MEDIATION BILL; RURAL AND REGIONAL ADJUSTMENT (DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE) AMENDMENT BILL Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (9.36 pm): I rise to add my voice to ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH Record of Proceedings, 10 May 2017 LOCAL GOVERNMENT ELECTORAL (TRANSPARENCY AND ACCOUNTABILITY IN LOCAL GOVERNMENT) AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (5.48 pm): I rise to speak ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH Record of Proceedings, 11 May 2017 PRIVATE MEMBERS' STATEMENTS Menefy, Mr J Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (3.07 pm): I rise to acknowledge a real hero of the Mermaid Beach area—Mr Jayke Menefy, a member of the ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH Record of Proceedings, 10 May 2017 STATE PENALTIES ENFORCEMENT AMENDMENT BILL Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (9.19 pm): I rise to speak to the bill, which aspires to address the spiralling debt levels of the ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH Record of Proceedings, 9 August 2017 CORRECTIVE SERVICES (NO BODY, NO PAROLE) AMENDMENT BILL Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (5.51 pm): There are occasions in this parliament—and tonight is one—when I am very ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH 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 ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH Record of Proceedings, 14 June 2018 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILL; REVENUE LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL; BETTING TAX BILL Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (8.28 pm): Ray is back! I rise on ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH Record of Proceedings, 15 June 2018 ADJOURNMENT Burleigh Men’s Shed Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (12.19 am): I rise on Ipswich Cup day to advise the House that last year it was my great pleasure to attend the ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH Record of Proceedings, 21 August 2018 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILL Economics and Governance Committee, Report Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (6.09 pm): As members would know from the ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH Record of Proceedings, 21 August 2018 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILL Economics and Governance Committee, Report Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (5.57 pm): I rise to speak to the report of the ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH Record of Proceedings, 21 August 2018 LOCAL GOVERNMENT (DISSOLUTION OF IPSWICH CITY COUNCIL) BILL Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (12.14 pm): I rise to speak to the Local Government (Dissolution of Ipswich City ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH Record of Proceedings, 4 September 2018 MATTERS OF PUBLIC INTEREST Gold Coast Light Rail Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (2.44 pm): I rise to highlight the importance of the community consultation currently in ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH Record of Proceedings, 16 October 2018 TERMINATION OF PREGNANCY BILL Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (6.56 pm): It is a fact that there are between 10,000 and 14,000 legal abortions performed every year. No-one ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH Record of Proceedings, 30 October 2018 REVENUE AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL; APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL (NO. 2); AND APPROPRIATION BILL (NO. 2) Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (12.46 pm): As a member ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH Record of Proceedings, 1 November 2018 CRIME AND CORRUPTION AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (4.53 pm): I rise to speak on this latest iteration of the Crime and Corruption and ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH Record of Proceedings, 14 November 2018 MINERAL AND ENERGY RESOURCES (FINANCIAL PROVISIONING) BILL Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (12.05 pm): I rise to speak on the Mineral and Energy Resources (Financial ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH Record of Proceedings, 30 October 2018 ADJOURNMENT Racing Industry Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (7.00 pm): I have been involved with racing for over 50 years since first listening to the radio with my mum—I ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH Record of Proceedings, 20 March 2018 ADDRESS-IN-REPLY Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (6.20 pm): I rise in the 56th Parliament to again thank the voters of the Mermaid Beach electorate for putting their faith in ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH Record of Proceedings, 20 March 2018 LOCAL GOVERNMENT LEGISLATION (VALIDATION OF RATES AND CHARGES) AMENDMENT BILL Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (11.57 am): I rise to speak to the Local Government Legislation ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH Record of Proceedings, 21 March 2018 QUEENSLAND COMPETITION AUTHORITY AMENDMENT BILL Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (4.52 pm): I rise to speak on the Queensland Competition Authority Amendment Bill 2018, which ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH Record of Proceedings, 15 February 2018 MOTION Sessional Orders Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (5.31 pm): Mr Speaker, as you would know, this so-called family-friendly change to the sessional orders started ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH Record of Proceedings, 2 May 2018 VEGETATION MANAGEMENT AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (3.08 pm): I rise to speak to what should be renamed the vegetation management and ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH Record of Proceedings, 3 May 2018 ADJOURNMENT Gold Coast, Short-Term Holiday Rentals Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (10.58 pm): I rise in this House, as I have done on numerous occasions, to talk about the ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH Record of Proceedings, 3 May 2018 MOTION Amendments to Sessional Orders Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (3.22 pm): I rise to speak to the motion before the House in relation to the change to the sessional orders ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH Record of Proceedings, 8 March 2018 PRIVATE MEMBERS' STATEMENTS Gold Coast, Traffic Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (2.25 pm): I have risen in this House on numerous occasions to plead with the government on ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH Record of Proceedings, 22 March 2018 ADJOURNMENT Neighbourhood Watch Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (6.01 pm): I rise to address the proposed crippling funding cuts to Neighbourhood Watch community programs ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH Record of Proceedings, 14 May 2019 ELECTORAL LEGISLATION (POLITICAL DONATIONS) AMENDMENT BILL Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (6.10 pm): I rise to speak against the Electoral Legislation (Political Donations) ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH Record of Proceedings, 13 June 2019 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILL; REVENUE AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (4.47 pm): On behalf of my Mermaid Beach ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH Record of Proceedings, 20 August 2019 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL APPROPRIATION BILL Consideration in Detail (Cognate Debate) Appropriation (Parliament) Bill Economics and Governance Committee, Report Mr ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH Record of Proceedings, 19 September 2019 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION (GREAT BARRIER REEF PROTECTION MEASURES) AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (12.33 pm): It is my great pleasure ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH Record of Proceedings, 15 October 2019 POLICE SERVICE ADMINISTRATION (DISCIPLINE REFORM) AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (12.25 pm): It is a privilege for me to talk to this ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH Record of Proceedings, 15 October 2019 LOCAL GOVERNMENT ELECTORAL (IMPLEMENTING STAGE 2 OF BELCARRA) AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL ELECTORAL AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr STEVENS (Mermaid ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH Record of Proceedings, 24 October 2019 MOTOR ACCIDENT INSURANCE AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (5.06 pm): It was an eye opener for me as a member of the Economics and ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH Record of Proceedings, 26 November 2019 MATTER OF PUBLIC INTEREST Palaszczuk Labor Government, Leadership Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (2.45 pm): The rumours and whispers are turning into a dull roar that the ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH Record of Proceedings, 27 November 2019 ADJOURNMENT Gold Coast, Infrastructure Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (7.07 pm): It is all happening on the Gold Coast and, in particular, in the fabulous electorate of ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH Record of Proceedings, 1 May 2019 ADJOURNMENT Council of City of Gold Coast Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (7.12 pm): I rise to advise the House that, following the taxpayer funded inquiry into possible corrupt ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH Record of Proceedings, 3 September 2019 ADJOURNMENT Crichlow, Cr D Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (7.00 pm): This accolade may come as a surprise to many on the Gold Coast, but I have always been a believer and ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH Record of Proceedings, 13 February 2019 CRIMINAL CODE (NON-CONSENSUAL SHARING OF INTIMATE IMAGES AMENDMENT BILL Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (2.08 pm): I rise to speak on the Criminal Code (Non-consensual ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH Record of Proceedings, 28 February 2019 PRIVATE MEMBER'S STATEMENT Mermaid Beach Electorate, Oceanway Proposal Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (2.41 pm): I rise to speak on the Oceanway proposal through my ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH Record of Proceedings, 26 March 2019 ADJOURNMENT Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (7.24 pm): I rise to highlight what the Gold Coast really needs to ramp up its tourist ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH Record of Proceedings, 27 March 2019 NATURE CONSERVATION (SPECIAL WILDLIFE RESERVES) AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (4.53 pm): I rise to make a short 10-minute contribution. ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH Record of Proceedings, 2 April 2019 ADJOURNMENT Australian Surf Life Saving Championships Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (7.24 pm): I have great news for the House. The Australian Surf Life Saving Championships ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH Record of Proceedings, 26 February 2019 MOTION Business Program Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (11.29 am): Again I rise to support the Manager of Opposition Business in opposing a motion that is a deliberate and ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH Record of Proceedings, 16 June 2023 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILL; REVENUE LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (11.43 am): As legendary Rugby League coach Jack Gibson ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH Record of Proceedings, 22 August 2023 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL APPROPRIATION BILL Consideration in Detail (Cognate Debate) Appropriation Bill Economics and Governance Committee, Report Mr STEVENS (Mermaid ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH Record of Proceedings, 22 August 2023 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL APPROPRIATION BILL Consideration in Detail (Cognate Debate) Appropriation (Parliament) Bill Economics and Governance Committee, Report Mr ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH Record of Proceedings, 16 March 2023 ADJOURNMENT Coomera Connector Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (5.56 pm): Again I rise in the House to highlight the disdain that the recalcitrant Labor government has for the ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH Record of Proceedings, 28 March 2023 ADJOURNMENT Body Corporate Legislation Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (7.24 pm): Another week, another thought bubble by Premier Palaszczuk trying to put media spin on a ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH Record of Proceedings, 19 April 2023 POLICE POWERS AND RESPONSIBILITIES AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL 2022; POLICE POWERS AND RESPONSIBILITIES AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL 2023 Mr STEVENS (Mermaid ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH Record of Proceedings, 20 April 2023 ADJOURNMENT Treasurer and Minister for Trade and Investment; Superannuation Fund Assets Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (6.10 pm): The Treasurer, well known for his ‘tricky ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH Record of Proceedings, 23 August 2023 ADJOURNMENT Mermaid Beach Electorate, Sex Workers Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (7.25 pm): I am aware that there is a proposal being promulgated by the CFMEU and the ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH Record of Proceedings, 12 October 2023 ADJOURNMENT Gold Coast Light Rail Stage 4 Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (6.04 pm): The dogs are barking, the whispers are swirling, and a strong rumour from Canberra tells ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH Record of Proceedings, 14 November 2023 BODY CORPORATE AND COMMUNITY MANAGEMENT AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (11.41 am): In my 17 years in this place, this bill is amongst ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH Record of Proceedings, 16 November 2023 EMBLEMS OF QUEENSLAND AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Second Reading Resumed from 15 November (see p. 3572), on motion of Mr Hinchliffe— That the bill be now read a ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH Record of Proceedings, 16 November 2023 ADJOURNMENT Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (6.13 pm): Last Friday I had the privilege of attending the Broadbeach State School’s ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH Record of Proceedings, 16 November 2023 EMBLEMS OF QUEENSLAND AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (11.48 am), continuing: In part 2 of my speech on this bill, I would like to ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH Record of Proceedings, 16 November 2023 MOTION OF CONDOLENCE Barton, Hon. TA Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (9.58 am): I rise to make a brief contribution as I knew Tom Barton and his lovely wife, Traute, ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH Record of Proceedings, 15 November 2023 EMBLEMS OF QUEENSLAND AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (6.54 pm): In January of this year I saw the announcement by the Premier, which ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH Record of Proceedings, 25 May 2023 ADJOURNMENT Titles Queensland, Morecroft Family Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (6.12 pm): I rise to bring to the attention of the House the mean-spirited, Ebenezer Scrooge ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH Record of Proceedings, 23 February 2023 ADJOURNMENT Traffic Infringement Notices Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (6.17 pm): I have had several people complaining to my office of the unfair and unjust penalty ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH Record of Proceedings, 14 March 2023 STRENGTHENING COMMUNITY SAFETY BILL Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (3.26 pm): This issue of youth crime is, without a doubt, the biggest issue in my Mermaid Beach electorate, ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH Record of Proceedings, 18 February 2020 ADJOURNMENT Gold Coast Light Rail, Annette Kellerman Park Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (7.12 pm): Right next to my Mermaid Beach office is the Annette Kellerman Park, a ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH Record of Proceedings, 19 February 2020 IMPLEMENTATION OF THE SPIT MASTER PLAN BILL Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (12.32 pm): In rising to speak to the Implementation of The Spit Master Plan Bill, the Spit did ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH Record of Proceedings, 21 May 2020 PRIVATE MEMBER'S STATEMENT Gold Coast, Hooker Boulevard and Gold Coast Highway Intersection; Merrimac State High School Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (2.56 pm): I bear good ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH Record of Proceedings, 17 June 2020 ELECTORAL AND OTHER LEGISLATION (ACCOUNTABILITY, INTEGRITY AND OTHER MATTERS) AMENDMENT BILL Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (3.52 pm): Guess what? Four months out from the ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH Record of Proceedings, 18 June 2020 HEALTH, COMMUNITIES, DISABILITY SERVICES AND DOMESTIC AND FAMILY VIOLENCE PREVENTION COMMITTEE Report, Motion to Take Note Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (3.27 pm): In ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH Record of Proceedings, 14 July 2020 ADJOURMENT Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre, Expansion Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (7.00 pm): I was shocked and disappointed to read that the Palaszczuk Labor ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH Record of Proceedings, 15 July 2020 MOTION Coronavirus, JobKeeper Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (4.12 pm): The arrogance and hubris of the Treasurer at the current time is shown in this motion that we are ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH Record of Proceedings, 16 July 2020 MINISTERIAL AND OTHER OFFICE HOLDER STAFF AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (5.18 pm): I rise to speak to the Ministerial and Other Office ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH Record of Proceedings, 12 August 2020 QUEENSLAND FUTURE FUND BILL ROYALTY LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (3.13 pm): It gives me great pleasure to rise to talk on the Queensland Future ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH Record of Proceedings, 8 September 2020 MOTION Referral to Economics and Governance Committee Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (12.46 pm): I rise to support the amendment moved by the Manager of Opposition ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH Record of Proceedings, 10 September 2020 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL APPROPRIATION BILL Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (12.03 pm): It is a great disappointment to me that I have to rise to speak in the ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH Record of Proceedings, 26 November 2020 MOTION Sessional Orders Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (5.57 pm): It is with great sadness that on the first day of the 57th Parliament we see the hubris and arrogance of ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH Record of Proceedings, 2 December 2020 MOTION OF CONDOLENCE Mulherin, Hon. TS Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (3.25 pm): In 2006, when I first moved into this parliament, I had a really good friend on the red ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH Record of Proceedings, 4 December 2020 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) (2020-2021) BILL APPROPRIATION (2020-2021) BILL Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (10.32 am): I rise to speak on the 2020-21 government ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH Record of Proceedings, 18 February 2020 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL (NO. 2); APPROPRIATION BILL (NO. 2) Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (3.07 pm): I rise to speak on Appropriation (Parliament) Bill (No. 2) ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH Record of Proceedings, 11 March 2021 PRIVATE MEMBER'S STATEMENT Miami, Police Beat Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (2.55 pm): Further to the ongoing issues created by troubled people in the Miami area, I wish to ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH Record of Proceedings, 20 April 2021 COVID-19 EMERGENCY RESPONSE AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (12.07 pm): As the previous speaker and our shadow minister alluded to, this ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH Record of Proceedings, 21 April 2021 YOUTH JUSTICE AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (2.40 pm): It is a great pleasure for me to speak to a youth justice bill that is making ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH Record of Proceedings, 11 May 2021 ADJOURNMENT Gold Coast Turf Club Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (7.20 pm): For the umpteenth time—initially announced when Peter Lawlor was the racing minister back in ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH Record of Proceedings, 25 May 2021 DEBT REDUCTION AND SAVINGS BILL Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (12.38 pm): I rise to speak on the Debt Reduction and Savings Bill, which would be more aptly named the ‘avoid a ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH Record of Proceedings, 23 February 2021 ADJOURNMENT Mermaid Beach Electorate, Housing Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (7.13 pm): I rise to highlight the failing of the Palaszczuk government to address an issue ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH Record of Proceedings, 23 February 2021 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) (2020-2021) BILL APPROPRIATION (2020-2021) BILL Consideration in Detail (Cognate Debate) Appropriation (2020-2021) Bill Economics and Governance ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH Record of Proceedings, 25 February 2021 ADDRESS-IN-REPLY Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (3.25 pm): I am pleased—as the runner-up in the hotly contested ballot for the Speaker’s role, a position I have coveted ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH Record of Proceedings, 23 February 2021 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) (2020-2021) BILL APPROPRIATION (2020-2021) BILL Consideration in Detail (Cognate Debate) Appropriation (Parliament) (2020-2021) Bill Economics ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH Record of Proceedings, 9 March 2021 LIQUOR (ARTISAN LIQUOR) AMENDMENT BILL Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (4.21 pm): It gives me great pleasure to rise to speak to this bill, which is very similar to a bill that ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH Record of Proceedings, 16 June 2021 ADJOURNMENT 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games, Gold Coast Clay Target Club Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (7.00 pm): On Sunday just past the Gold Coast Clay Target Club ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH Record of Proceedings, 17 June 2021 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL APPROPRIATION BILL Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (2.37 pm): Debt, debt, debt. Borrow, borrow, borrow. Promises, promises, promises. These are ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH Record of Proceedings, 31 August 2021 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL APPROPRIATION BILL Consideration in Detail (Cognate Debate) Appropriation Bill Economics and Governance Committee, Report Mr STEVENS ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH Record of Proceedings, 31 August 2021 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL APPROPRIATION BILL Consideration in Detail (Cognate Debate) Appropriation (Parliament) Bill Economics and Governance Committee, Report Mr ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH Record of Proceedings, 2 September 2021 PRIVATE MEMBERS' STATEMENT Gold Coast Light Rail Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (2.03 pm): The much vaunted Light Rail stage 3 extension from Pacific Fair to Burleigh ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH Record of Proceedings, 26 October 2021 SUPERANNUATION (STATE PUBLIC SECTOR) (SCHEME ADMINISTRATION) AMENDMENT BILL Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (12.14 pm): Obviously superannuation is a big part of workers’ ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH Record of Proceedings, 16 November 2021 ADJOURNMENT Gold Coast, Youth Crime Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (7.26 pm): Since we last sat in this House of legislation, I have met with several parents of youths ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH Record of Proceedings, 30 November 2021 BRISBANE OLYMPIC AND PARALYMPIC GAMES ARRANGEMENTS BILL Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (12.16 pm): As the member for Mermaid Beach and a member of the opposition, I ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH Record of Proceedings, 15 September 2021 MOTION Queensland Border Restrictions Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (5.45 pm): I cannot believe the hypocrisy I am hearing from the Deputy Premier and those Labor ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH Record of Proceedings, 16 September 2021 ADJOURNMENT Coronavirus, Vaccination Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (6.06 pm): The Gold Coast has suffered inexorably from the closure of the state border due to ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH Record of Proceedings, 14 September 2021 VOLUNTARY ASSISTED DYING BILL Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (8.50 pm): I rise to speak on the Voluntary Assisted Dying Bill to place on the public record the reasons why ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH Record of Proceedings, 1 December 2021 ADJOURNMENT Henderson, Mr JD Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (7.10 pm): Last Wednesday at the Gold Coast Turf Club I had the honour of attending the memorial service for a ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH Record of Proceedings, 26 October 2021 ADJOURNMENT Coronavirus, Queensland Border Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (7.13 pm): My office is still inundated with complaints about the Premier’s inconsistent border ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH Record of Proceedings, 24 May 2022 STATE PENALTIES ENFORCEMENT (MODERNISATION) AMENDMENT BILL Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (12.32 pm): It is another sitting week and another SPER bill hits the House. The ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH Record of Proceedings, 26 May 2022 HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE Report, Motion to Take Note Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (3.02 pm), continuing: Unfortunately, the current portfolio system allows government ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH Record of Proceedings, 26 May 2022 ADJOURNMENT Road Infrastructure Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (6.06 pm): Does anyone complain about the Ipswich tollway today? I certainly do not. I am happy to pay to use a ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH Record of Proceedings, 26 May 2022 EVIDENCE AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (12.19 pm): I rise to speak on the Evidence and Other Legislation Amendment Bill which seeks to ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH Record of Proceedings, 16 March 2022 MOTION Queensland Floods Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (2.45 pm): In speaking to this motion, I acknowledge the tragedy and sorrow as a result of the repeat event of major ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH Record of Proceedings, 17 March 2022 PARLIAMENTARY CRIME AND CORRUPTION COMMITTEE Report, Motion to Take Note Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (3.50 pm): Firstly, I congratulate all members of the PCCC who have ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH Record of Proceedings, 29 March 2022 PUBLIC HEALTH AND OTHER LEGISLATION (EXTENSION OF EXPIRING PROVISIONS) AMENDMENT BILL Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (7.33 pm): It is with great pleasure that I make my ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH Record of Proceedings, 11 May 2022 POLICE SERVICE ADMINISTRATION AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (5.44 pm): I rise to make a small contribution to the Police Service ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH Record of Proceedings, 12 May 2022 HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE Report, Motion to Take Note Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (3.57 pm): I am pleased to rise and make a contribution to the Health and ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH Record of Proceedings, 22 February 2022 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL (NO. 2) APPROPRIATION BILL (NO. 2) Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (12.42 pm): Thank you very much for the opportunity to speak on the ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH Record of Proceedings, 24 February 2022 ADJOURNMENT Gold Coast Light Rail Stage 3 Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (6.00 pm): As I reported to this House previously, Light Rail stage 3 on the Gold Coast is 85 per ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH Record of Proceedings, 15 March 2022 ADJOURNMENT Mermaid Beach Electorate, Development Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (7.11 pm): The recurrent cry from unhappy Mermaid Beach electorate residents is the ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH Record of Proceedings, 22 June 2022 ADJOURNMENT Mermaid Beach Electorate, Youth Crime Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (7.19 pm): Again I rise in this House to highlight the problem of young juvenile offenders ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH Record of Proceedings, 22 June 2022 COMMITTEES Estimates Hearings Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (6.51 pm): Well, the member for Mermaid Beach is on his feet. I have seen a few things in this House in my 15 ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH Record of Proceedings, 23 June 2022 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL APPROPRIATION BILL REVENUE LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (4.47 pm): Labor’s greenie mates will be happy with this ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH Record of Proceedings, 16 August 2022 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL APPROPRIATION BILL Consideration in Detail (Cognate Debate) Appropriation (Parliament) Bill Economics and Governance Committee, Report Mr ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH Record of Proceedings, 16 August 2022 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL APPROPRIATION BILL Consideration in Detail (Cognate Debate) Appropriation Bill Economics and Governance Committee, Report Mr STEVENS (Mermaid ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH Record of Proceedings, 9 November 2022 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL (NO. 3) APPROPRIATION BILL (NO. 3) BETTING TAX AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (3.03 pm): In the short ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH Record of Proceedings, 10 November 2022 PRIVATE MEMBERS' STATEMENT Gold Coast Oceanway Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (2.55 pm): I hate to say it, but I told the House so! Due to the recent heavy erosion of ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH Record of Proceedings, 29 November 2022 INTEGRITY AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL PUBLIC SECTOR BILL Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (4.16 pm): First of all, I would like to apologise to the people of ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH Record of Proceedings, 29 November 2022 MOTION Business Program Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (12.32 pm): In relation to the business program motion for this week, I am particularly concerned about the proposal ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH Record of Proceedings, 29 November 2022 MOTION Voice to Parliament Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (11.35 am): With one minute’s notice, I have been given this motion which shows you the contempt with which this ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH Record of Proceedings, 17 August 2022 ADJOURNMENT Mermaid Beach Electorate, Shark Net Removal Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (7.26 pm): I rise to enforce the necessity of maintaining the shark-netting regime ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH Record of Proceedings, 18 August 2022 ECONOMICS AND GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE Report, Motion to Take Note Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (3.51 pm): In speaking to this report titled Inquiry into the report on the ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH Record of Proceedings, 13 October 2022 ADJOURNMENT Treasurer and Minister for Trade and Investment Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (7.07 pm): There was an old song that went, ‘Woe is me, shame and scandal in the ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH Record of Proceedings, 27 October 2022 INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (7.58 pm): We save the best till last, Mr Deputy Speaker. I rise to support this ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH Record of Proceedings, 21 May 2024 CHEAPER POWER (SUPPLEMENTARY APPROPRIATION BILL) Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (5.49 pm): I rise to speak on the Cheaper Power (Supplementary Appropriation) Bill 2024. This ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH Record of Proceedings, 23 May 2024 ADJOURNMENT Gold Coast Light Rail Stage 3 Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (6.56 pm): With 85 per cent of the Gold Coast Light Rail going through my electorate of Mermaid Beach, ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH Record of Proceedings, 14 February 2024 ECONOMICS AND GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE Report, Motion to Take Note Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (2.47 pm): It is a pleasure for me to rise as the deputy chair of what is now ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH Record of Proceedings, 15 February 2024 PRIVATE MEMBER'S STATEMENT Titles Queensland, Morecroft Family Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (2.33 pm): I bring great news to the House. My former constituents in Mermaid ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH Record of Proceedings, 15 February 2024 INTEGRITY AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (4.15 pm): I rise to speak to the Integrity and Other Legislation Amendment Bill. I have just ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH Record of Proceedings, 5 March 2024 APPROPRIATION BILL (NO. 2) Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (12.16 pm): I rise to speak to the Appropriation Bill (No. 2). This supplementary bill highlights the extra ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH Record of Proceedings, 7 March 2024 ADJOURNMENT Broadbeach Cultural Centre Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (6.05 pm): The House should be aware of a nonsensical proposal by the Gold Coast City council to ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH Record of Proceedings, 17 April 2024 MOTION Suspension of Standing and Sessional Orders Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (6.38 pm): As a former leader of the House, I have never seen the democracy of this House ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH Record of Proceedings, 1 May 2024 COMMITTEE OF THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY Report, Motion to Take Note Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (2.20 pm): As a member of the CLA, one of the august parliamentary committees ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH 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 Mr STEVENS ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH Record of Proceedings, 11 June 2024 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (7.25 pm): I rise to speak on this bill in relation to coming up with solutions for ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH 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 ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH Record of Proceedings, 21 August 2024 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL APPROPRIATION BILL Consideration in Detail (Cognate Debate) Appropriation Bill Cost of Living and Economics Committee, Report Mr STEVENS ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH Record of Proceedings, 21 August 2024 ADJOURNMENT Mermaid Beach Electorate, Riding on Footpaths Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (9.57 pm): A modern-day problem on the footpaths throughout my electorate is the ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH Record of Proceedings, 11 September 2024 PROGRESSIVE COAL ROYALTIES PROTECTION (KEEP THEM IN THE BANK) BILL Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (8.25 pm): I have been here for pretty well 17-odd years—a long time. ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH Record of Proceedings, 11 December 2024 MAKING QUEENSLAND SAFER BILL Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (4.36 pm): Adult Crime, Adult Time—a so-called slogan that we have turned into legislation here in this House. ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH Record of Proceedings, 10 December 2024 ADJOURNMENT Mermaid Beach Electorate, Gold Coast Light Rail Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (12.14 am): Light rail stage 3 is 85 per cent through my electorate of Mermaid ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH Record of Proceedings, 20 February 2025 ADJOURNMENT Hedges Avenue, Footpath Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (9.24 pm): The light rail stage 3 is taking shape throughout my electorate and the promised ancillary ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH Record of Proceedings, 20 February 2025 ETHICS COMMITTEE Status of Matters Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (10.40 am): As chair of the Ethics Committee, I rise to advise the House of certain decisions made by the ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH Record of Proceedings, 13 March 2025 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) (SUPPLEMENTARY 2023-2024) BILL; APPROPRIATION (SUPPLEMENTARY 2023-2024) BILL Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (5.04 pm): I rise to talk to the ...

Speech By Ray Stevens MEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACH Record of Proceedings, 20 February 2025 MOTION OF CONDOLENCE Muntz, Mr GH Mr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (9.59 am): Previous speakers have spoken about Geoff Muntz’s political life but it is more on his personal ...