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community support
23/8/2023

Speech By Robert Skelton MEMBER FOR NICKLIN Record of Proceedings, 23 August 2023 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL APPROPRIATION BILL Consideration in Detail (Cognate Debate) Appropriation Bill Community Support and Services Committee, Report Mr SKELTON ...

Child Protection (Offender Reporting and Offender Prohibition Order) and Other Legislation Amendment Bill
23/8/2023

Speech By Robert Skelton MEMBER FOR NICKLIN Record of Proceedings, 23 August 2023 CHILD PROTECTION (OFFENDER REPORTING AND OFFENDER PROHIBITION ORDER) AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr SKELTON (Nicklin—ALP) (6.17 pm): I rise to support the Palaszczuk ...

Adjournment
23/8/2023

Speech By Robert Skelton MEMBER FOR NICKLIN Record of Proceedings, 23 August 2023 ADJOURNMENT Nicklin Electorate, Events Mr SKELTON (Nicklin—ALP) (7.22 pm): It was a busy weekend in the electorate of Nicklin. Friday night under lights I watched the Nambour ...

Justice and Other Legislation Amendment Bill
12/9/2023

Speech By Robert Skelton MEMBER FOR NICKLIN Record of Proceedings, 12 September 2023 JUSTICE AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr SKELTON (Nicklin—ALP) (6.21 pm): I rise to support the Justice and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2023. This bill proposes ...

Health Practitioner Regulation National Law (Surgeons) Amendment Bill
12/9/2023

Speech By Robert Skelton MEMBER FOR NICKLIN Record of Proceedings, 12 September 2023 HEALTH PRACTITIONER REGULATION NATIONAL LAW (SURGEONS) AMENDMENT BILL Mr SKELTON (Nicklin—ALP) (12.57 pm): I rise to speak in support of the Health Practitioner Regulation ...

Emblems of Queensland and Other Legislation Amendment Bill
16/11/2023

Speech By Robert Skelton MEMBER FOR NICKLIN Record of Proceedings, 16 November 2023 EMBLEMS OF QUEENSLAND AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr SKELTON (Nicklin—ALP) (4.48 pm): I rise to make a contribution to the Emblems of Queensland and Other ...

Private Member's Statement
16/11/2023

Speech By Robert Skelton MEMBER FOR NICKLIN Record of Proceedings, 16 November 2023 PRIVATE MEMBER'S STATEMENT Remembrance Day; Cooroy Cenotaph Mr SKELTON (Nicklin—ALP) (2.37 pm): I begin my contribution by acknowledging our veterans—from the oldest to the ...

Motion Sunshine Coast
29/11/2023

Speech By Robert Skelton MEMBER FOR NICKLIN Record of Proceedings, 29 November 2023 MOTION Sunshine Coast Mr SKELTON (Nicklin—ALP) (5.41 pm): I rise in support of the government’s amended motion. I want to address some of the things that the member for ...

Tow Truck Bill
26/10/2023

Speech By Robert Skelton MEMBER FOR NICKLIN Record of Proceedings, 26 October 2023 TOW TRUCK BILL Mr SKELTON (Nicklin—ALP) (11.44 am): I rise to speak in support of the Palaszczuk government’s Tow Truck Bill 2023. First and foremost, this bill maintains ...

Victims of Crime Assistance and Other Legislation Amendment Bill
29/11/2023

Speech By Robert Skelton MEMBER FOR NICKLIN Record of Proceedings, 29 November 2023 VICTIMS OF CRIME ASSISTANCE AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr SKELTON (Nicklin—ALP) (2.41 pm): I rise to speak in support of the government’s Victims of Crime ...

Adjournment
24/10/2023

Speech By Robert Skelton MEMBER FOR NICKLIN Record of Proceedings, 24 October 2023 ADJOURNMENT Nicklin Electorate, Events Mr SKELTON (Nicklin—ALP) (7.16 pm): I rise in support of the magnificent region of Nicklin. There is always so much going on I can ...

Adjournment
23/2/2023

Speech By Robert Skelton MEMBER FOR NICKLIN Record of Proceedings, 23 February 2023 ADJOURNMENT Nicklin Electorate, Nambour Revitalisation Mr SKELTON (Nicklin—ALP) (6.20 pm): I rise today to speak about the wonderful community of Nicklin and its many ...

Adjournment
14/3/2023

Speech By Robert Skelton MEMBER FOR NICKLIN Record of Proceedings, 14 March 2023 ADJOURNMENT Nicklin Electorate Mr SKELTON (Nicklin—ALP) (7.21 pm): It gives me immense pleasure to update the House on some of the remarkable developments taking place on the ...

Strengthening Community Safety Bill
15/3/2023

Speech By Robert Skelton MEMBER FOR NICKLIN Record of Proceedings, 15 March 2023 STRENGTHENING COMMUNITY SAFETY BILL Mr SKELTON (Nicklin—ALP) (3.55 pm): I rise to speak in support of the Palaszczuk government’s Strengthening Community Safety Bill. Recently ...

Housing Legislation Amendment Bill
28/3/2023

Speech By Robert Skelton MEMBER FOR NICKLIN Record of Proceedings, 28 March 2023 HOUSING LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr SKELTON (Nicklin—ALP) (12.47 pm): I rise to speak in support of the Palaszczuk government’s Housing Legislation Amendment Bill. Obviously ...

Environmental Protection and Other Legislation Amendment Bill
28/3/2023

Speech By Robert Skelton MEMBER FOR NICKLIN Record of Proceedings, 28 March 2023 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr SKELTON (Nicklin—ALP) (6.56 pm): I rise in support of the Environmental Protection and Other Legislation ...

Police Powers and Responsibilities (Jack's Law) Amendment Bill; Police Service Adminstration and Other Legislation Amendment Bill (No. 2)
29/3/2023

Speech By Robert Skelton MEMBER FOR NICKLIN Record of Proceedings, 29 March 2023 POLICE POWERS AND RESPONSIBILITIES (JACK'S LAW) AMENDMENT BILL; POLICE SERVICE ADMINISTRATION AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL (NO. 2) Mr SKELTON (Nicklin—ALP) (3.45 pm): I ...

Private Member's Statement
30/3/2023

Speech By Robert Skelton MEMBER FOR NICKLIN Record of Proceedings, 30 March 2023 PRIVATE MEMBER'S STATEMENT Nicklin Electorate, Sport Mr SKELTON (Nicklin—ALP) (2.47 pm): I am pleased to continue updating the House on the good news coming out of Nicklin. As ...

Appropriation (Parliament) Bill; Appropriation Bill; Revenue Legislation Amendment Bill
16/6/2023

Speech By Robert Skelton MEMBER FOR NICKLIN Record of Proceedings, 16 June 2023 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILL; REVENUE LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr SKELTON (Nicklin—ALP) (3.11 pm): I rise in support of the Appropriation Bill 2023. ...

Private Member's Statement
20/4/2023

Speech By Robert Skelton MEMBER FOR NICKLIN Record of Proceedings, 20 April 2023 PRIVATE MEMBER'S STATEMENT Anzac Day Mr SKELTON (Nicklin—ALP) (2.21 pm): Today in the lead-up to Anzac Day, I would like to remember and honour the brave men and women of the ...

Path to Treaty Bill
9/5/2023

Speech By Robert Skelton MEMBER FOR NICKLIN Record of Proceedings, 9 May 2023 PATH TO TREATY BILL Mr SKELTON (Nicklin—ALP) (12.44 pm): I rise to speak in support of the Path to Treaty Bill 2023. I acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land on which ...

Waste Reduction and Recycling and Other Legislation Amendment Bill
23/5/2023

Speech By Robert Skelton MEMBER FOR NICKLIN Record of Proceedings, 23 May 2023 WASTE REDUCTION AND RECYCLING AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr SKELTON (Nicklin—ALP) (6.48 pm): I rise in support of the proposed Waste Reduction and Recycling and Other ...

Motion of Condolence Phillips, Dr AF
25/5/2023

Speech By Robert Skelton MEMBER FOR NICKLIN Record of Proceedings, 25 May 2023 MOTION OF CONDOLENCE Phillips, Dr AF Mr SKELTON (Nicklin—ALP) (9.48 am): Today I would like to pay my respects and offer my condolences to the family of the late Dr Anita ...

Adjournment
25/5/2023

Speech By Robert Skelton MEMBER FOR NICKLIN Record of Proceedings, 25 May 2023 ADJOURNMENT Smith, Mr CJ Mr SKELTON (Nicklin—ALP) (6.15 pm): This evening I rise to honour my late cousin and best friend Christian James Smith. Before I do, I want to acknowledge ...

Community Support and Services Committee Report, Motion to Take Note
25/5/2023

Speech By Robert Skelton MEMBER FOR NICKLIN Record of Proceedings, 25 May 2023 COMMUNITY SUPPORT AND SERVICES COMMITTEE Report, Motion to Take Note Mr SKELTON (Nicklin—ALP) (3.19 pm): I rise to speak to the report of the Community Support and Services ...

Inaugural Speech
1/12/2020

Speech By Robert Skelton MEMBER FOR NICKLIN Record of Proceedings, 1 December 2020 INAUGURAL SPEECH Mr SKELTON (Nicklin—ALP) (11.18 am): I would like to begin by acknowledging the First Nation people on whose land we meet: the Turrbal people. I also ...

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

Speech By Robert Skelton MEMBER FOR NICKLIN Record of Proceedings, 3 December 2020 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) (2020-2021) BILL APPROPRIATION (2020-2021) BILL Mr SKELTON (Nicklin—ALP) (1.20 am): I rise in support of the 2020 appropriation bills. I am humbled ...

Debt Reduction and Savings Bill
26/5/2021

Speech By Robert Skelton MEMBER FOR NICKLIN Record of Proceedings, 26 May 2021 DEBT REDUCTION AND SAVINGS BILL Mr SKELTON (Nicklin—ALP) (12.28 pm): I rise to support the Debt Reduction and Savings Bill 2021. I thank the committee, Queensland Treasury and all ...

Private Member's Statement
27/5/2021

Speech By Robert Skelton MEMBER FOR NICKLIN Record of Proceedings, 27 May 2021 PRIVATE MEMBER'S STATEMENT Nicklin Electorate, National Volunteer Week Mr SKELTON (Nicklin—ALP) (2.03 pm): I rise to acknowledge that it is Volunteer Week. I want to thank all of ...

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

Speech By Robert Skelton MEMBER FOR NICKLIN Record of Proceedings, 17 June 2021 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL APPROPRIATION BILL Mr SKELTON (Nicklin—ALP) (6.20 pm): I rise in support of the appropriation bills for the 2021-22 budget. Before I go on, I ...

Appropriation (Parliament) Bill; Appropriation Bill: Consideration in Detail (Cognate Debate); Appropriation Bill; Community Support and Services Committee, Report
1/9/2021

Speech By Robert Skelton MEMBER FOR NICKLIN Record of Proceedings, 1 September 2021 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL APPROPRIATION BILL Consideration in Detail (Cognate Debate) Appropriation Bill Community Support and Services Committee, Report Mr SKELTON ...

Voluntary Assisted Dying Bill
15/9/2021

Speech By Robert Skelton MEMBER FOR NICKLIN Record of Proceedings, 15 September 2021 VOLUNTARY ASSISTED DYING BILL Mr SKELTON (Nicklin—ALP) (11.51 am): I rise to speak in support of the Voluntary Assisted Dying Bill 2021 that is currently before the House. I ...

Appropriation (Parliament) (2020-2021) Bill Appropriation (2020-2021) Bill; Consideration in Detail (Cognate Debate); Appropriation (2020-2021) Bill; Community Support and Services Committee, Report
24/2/2021

Speech By Robert Skelton MEMBER FOR NICKLIN Record of Proceedings, 24 February 2021 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) (2020-2021) BILL APPROPRIATION (2020-2021) BILL Consideration in Detail (Cognate Debate) Appropriation (2020-2021) Bill Community Support and ...

Liquor (Artisan Liquor) Amendment Bill
9/3/2021

Speech By Robert Skelton MEMBER FOR NICKLIN Record of Proceedings, 9 March 2021 LIQUOR (ARTISAN LIQUOR) AMENDMENT BILL Mr SKELTON (Nicklin—ALP) (5.10 pm): I rise in support of the Liquor (Artisan Liquor) Amendment Bill 2020. What this important legislation ...

Waste Reduction and Recycling (Plastic Items) Amendment Bill
10/3/2021

Speech By Robert Skelton MEMBER FOR NICKLIN Record of Proceedings, 10 March 2021 WASTE REDUCTION AND RECYCLING (PLASTIC ITEMS) AMENDMENT BILL Mr SKELTON (Nicklin—ALP) (2.10 pm): I rise to speak in support of the Waste Reduction and Recycling (Plastic Items) ...

Child Protection and Other Legislation Amendment Bill
23/3/2021

Speech By Robert Skelton MEMBER FOR NICKLIN Record of Proceedings, 23 March 2021 CHILD PROTECTION AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr SKELTON (Nicklin—ALP) (2.55 pm): I rise to speak in support of the Child Protection and Other Legislation Amendment ...

COVID-19 Emergency Response and Other Legislation Amendment Bill
20/4/2021

Speech By Robert Skelton MEMBER FOR NICKLIN Record of Proceedings, 20 April 2021 COVID-19 EMERGENCY RESPONSE AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr SKELTON (Nicklin—ALP) (5.26 pm): Today I rise in support of the COVID-19 Emergency Response and Other ...

Youth Justice and Other Legislation Amendment Bill
21/4/2021

Speech By Robert Skelton MEMBER FOR NICKLIN Record of Proceedings, 21 April 2021 YOUTH JUSTICE AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr SKELTON (Nicklin—ALP) (4.00 pm): I rise to speak in support of the Youth Justice and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2021. ...

Adjournment
26/10/2021

Speech By Robert Skelton MEMBER FOR NICKLIN Record of Proceedings, 26 October 2021 ADJOURNMENT Nicklin Electorate, Events Mr SKELTON (Nicklin—ALP) (7.16 pm): I rise to give a brief overview of recent and upcoming events in the electorate of Nicklin. I first ...

Private Members' Statement
18/11/2021

Speech By Robert Skelton MEMBER FOR NICKLIN Record of Proceedings, 18 November 2021 PRIVATE MEMBERS' STATEMENT Health System Mr SKELTON (Nicklin—ALP) (2.46 pm): I rise in support of the Queensland Health service. I wish to acknowledge the hard work of our ...

Private Members' Statement
16/9/2021

Speech By Robert Skelton MEMBER FOR NICKLIN Record of Proceedings, 16 September 2021 PRIVATE MEMBERS' STATEMENT Gallacher, Mr A Mr SKELTON (Nicklin—ALP) (2.46 pm): I rise to honour the legacy of Senator Alex Gallacher and his service to the working people ...

Adjournment
12/10/2021

Speech By Robert Skelton MEMBER FOR NICKLIN Record of Proceedings, 12 October 2021 ADJOURNMENT Nicklin Electorate Mr SKELTON (Nicklin—ALP) (7.16 pm): I rise to speak on some amazing people and organisations in the beautiful Sunshine Coast hinterland. ...

Housing Legislation Amendment Bill
13/10/2021

Speech By Robert Skelton MEMBER FOR NICKLIN Record of Proceedings, 13 October 2021 HOUSING LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr SKELTON (Nicklin—ALP) (2.00 pm): I rise to speak in support of the Housing Legislation Amendment Bill 2021. In a climate where equity is ...

Queensland Veterans' Council Bill
26/10/2021

Speech By Robert Skelton MEMBER FOR NICKLIN Record of Proceedings, 26 October 2021 QUEENSLAND VETERANS' COUNCIL BILL Mr SKELTON (Nicklin—ALP) (4.56 pm): I rise to speak in support of the Queensland Veterans’ Council Bill 2021. The intention of this bill is ...

Private Member's Statement
22/4/2021

Speech By Robert Skelton MEMBER FOR NICKLIN Record of Proceedings, 22 April 2021 PRIVATE MEMBER'S STATEMENT Nambour Museum; Anzac Day Mr SKELTON (Nicklin—ALP) (2.50 pm): I acknowledge the contributions of the members for Hinchinbrook and Aspley; I am ...

Adjournment
11/5/2021

Speech By Robert Skelton MEMBER FOR NICKLIN Record of Proceedings, 11 May 2021 ADJOURNMENT International Nurses Day; International Day of the Midwife Mr SKELTON (Nicklin—ALP) (7.16 pm): I rise to acknowledge international nurses and midwives week. I wish to ...

Workers' Compensation and Rehabilitation and Other Legislation Amendment Bill
11/5/2021

Speech By Robert Skelton MEMBER FOR NICKLIN Record of Proceedings, 11 May 2021 WORKERS' COMPENSATION AND REHABILITATION AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr SKELTON (Nicklin—ALP) (4.45 pm): I rise in support of the Workers’ Compensation and Rehabilitation ...

Nature Conservation and Other Legislation Amendment Bill
1/9/2022

Speech By Robert Skelton MEMBER FOR NICKLIN Record of Proceedings, 1 September 2022 NATURE CONSERVATION AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr SKELTON (Nicklin—ALP) (5.16 pm): I rise in support of the Nature Conservation and Other Legislation Amendment Bill ...

Adjournment
26/10/2022

Speech By Robert Skelton MEMBER FOR NICKLIN Record of Proceedings, 26 October 2022 ADJOURNMENT Nicklin Electorate Mr SKELTON (Nicklin—ALP) (8.51 pm): I rise to provide the House with an update on the many happenings in the Nicklin electorate. Last week I ...

Industrial Relations and Other Legislation Amendment Bill
27/10/2022

Speech By Robert Skelton MEMBER FOR NICKLIN Record of Proceedings, 27 October 2022 INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr SKELTON (Nicklin—ALP) (6.05 pm): I rise to speak on the Industrial Relations and Other Legislation Amendment Bill ...

Integrity and Other Legislation Amendment Bill; Public Sector Bill
30/11/2022

Speech By Robert Skelton MEMBER FOR NICKLIN Record of Proceedings, 30 November 2022 INTEGRITY AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL PUBLIC SECTOR BILL Mr SKELTON (Nicklin—ALP) (11.36 am): I rise to speak in support of the Palaszczuk government’s Integrity and ...

Public Trustee (Advisory and Monitoring Board) Management Bill
11/5/2022

Speech By Robert Skelton MEMBER FOR NICKLIN Record of Proceedings, 11 May 2022 PUBLIC TRUSTEE (ADVISORY AND MONITORING BOARD) MANAGEMENT BILL Mr SKELTON (Nicklin—ALP) (2.24 pm): I rise to speak in support of the Public Trustee (Advisory and Monitoring Board) ...

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

Speech By Robert Skelton MEMBER FOR NICKLIN Record of Proceedings, 23 June 2022 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL APPROPRIATION BILL REVENUE LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr SKELTON (Nicklin—ALP) (8.32 pm): I rise to speak in support of the Queensland state ...

Appropriation (Parliament) Bill; Appropriation Bill: Consideration in Detail (Cognate Debate); Appropriation Bill; Community Support and Services Committee, Report
17/8/2022

Speech By Robert Skelton MEMBER FOR NICKLIN Record of Proceedings, 17 August 2022 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL APPROPRIATION BILL Consideration in Detail (Cognate Debate) Appropriation Bill Community Support and Services Committee, Report Mr SKELTON ...

Adjournment
24/2/2022

Speech By Robert Skelton MEMBER FOR NICKLIN Record of Proceedings, 24 February 2022 ADJOURNMENT Sunshine Coast, Aged Care Mr SKELTON (Nicklin—ALP) (6.28 pm): I rise to speak on the issue of the aged-care crisis gripping our country and our beautiful Sunshine ...

Police Legislation (Efficiencies and Effectiveness) Amendment Bill
15/3/2022

Speech By Robert Skelton MEMBER FOR NICKLIN Record of Proceedings, 15 March 2022 POLICE LEGISLATION (EFFICIENCIES AND EFFECTIVENESS) AMENDMENT BILL Mr SKELTON (Nicklin—ALP) (3.04 pm): I rise to support the Police Legislation (Efficiencies and Effectiveness) ...

Small Business Commissioner Bill
15/3/2022

Speech By Robert Skelton MEMBER FOR NICKLIN Record of Proceedings, 15 March 2022 SMALL BUSINESS COMMISSIONER BILL Mr SKELTON (Nicklin—ALP) (4.53 pm): I rise in support of the Small Business Commissioner Bill 2021. Before I go on I would like to thank all of ...

Motion : Queensland Floods
16/3/2022

Speech By Robert Skelton MEMBER FOR NICKLIN Record of Proceedings, 16 March 2022 MOTION Queensland Floods Mr SKELTON (Nicklin—ALP) (6.10 pm): I rise in support of the Premier’s motion to speak of the community spirit in my home electorate of Nicklin during ...

Motion : Sunshine Coast, Rail Infrastructure
30/3/2022

Speech By Robert Skelton MEMBER FOR NICKLIN Record of Proceedings, 30 March 2022 MOTION Sunshine Coast, Rail Infrastructure Mr SKELTON (Nicklin—ALP) (5.34 pm): This is going to be fun. I rise to speak in favour of the motion as amended by the Minister for ...

Community Support and Services Committee : Report, Motion to Take Note
31/3/2022

Speech By Robert Skelton MEMBER FOR NICKLIN Record of Proceedings, 31 March 2022 COMMUNITY SUPPORT AND SERVICES COMMITTEE Report, Motion to Take Note Mr SKELTON (Nicklin—ALP) (3.39 pm): I rise to speak on the Community Support and Services Committee’s report ...

Private Members' Statement
31/3/2022

Speech By Robert Skelton MEMBER FOR NICKLIN Record of Proceedings, 31 March 2022 PRIVATE MEMBERS' STATEMENT Nicklin Electorate, Community Events Mr SKELTON (Nicklin—ALP) (2.27 pm): I rise to provide an update to the House on the fabulous community groups in ...

Transport Legislation (Road Safety and Other Matters) Amendment Bill
31/8/2022

Speech By Robert Skelton MEMBER FOR NICKLIN Record of Proceedings, 31 August 2022 TRANSPORT LEGISLATION (ROAD SAFETY AND OTHER MATTERS) AMENDMENT BILL Mr SKELTON (Nicklin—ALP) (12.11 pm): I rise to speak on the Transport Legislation (Road Safety and Other ...

Public Health and Other Legislation (Extension of Expiring Provisions) Amendment Bill
29/3/2022

Speech By Robert Skelton MEMBER FOR NICKLIN Record of Proceedings, 29 March 2022 PUBLIC HEALTH AND OTHER LEGISLATION (EXTENSION OF EXPIRING PROVISIONS) AMENDMENT BILL Mr SKELTON (Nicklin—ALP) (6.46 pm): I rise to speak in support of the Public Health and ...

Adjournment
16/3/2022

Speech By Robert Skelton MEMBER FOR NICKLIN Record of Proceedings, 16 March 2022 ADJOURNMENT Federal Government, Performance Mr SKELTON (Nicklin—ALP) (7.06 pm): I rise to speak on the federal government’s dereliction of duty in properly supporting its ...

Motion Crime, Media Reporting
17/4/2024

Speech By Robert Skelton MEMBER FOR NICKLIN Record of Proceedings, 17 April 2024 MOTION Crime, Media Reporting Mr SKELTON (Nicklin—ALP) (5.31 pm): I rise to speak in support of the amendment moved by the government to the motion. It is incumbent on all of ...

Emergency Services Reform Amendment Bill; State Emergency Service Bill; Marine Rescue Queensland Bill; Disaster Management and Other Legislation Amendment Bill
1/5/2024

Speech By Robert Skelton MEMBER FOR NICKLIN Record of Proceedings, 1 May 2024 EMERGENCY SERVICES REFORM AMENDMENT BILL; STATE EMERGENCY SERVICE BILL; MARINE RESCUE QUEENSLAND BILL; DISASTER MANAGEMENT AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Second Reading ...

Adjournment
1/5/2024

Speech By Robert Skelton MEMBER FOR NICKLIN Record of Proceedings, 1 May 2024 ADJOURNMENT Nambour Community; Anzac Day Mr SKELTON (Nicklin—ALP) (7.12 pm): I rise to speak to the House of the many happenings in the Nambour community. Firstly, I would like to ...

Cheaper Power (Supplementary Appropriation Bill)
21/5/2024

Speech By Robert Skelton MEMBER FOR NICKLIN Record of Proceedings, 21 May 2024 CHEAPER POWER (SUPPLEMENTARY APPROPRIATION BILL) Mr SKELTON (Nicklin—ALP) (7.09 pm): I rise to speak in support of the Miles government’s Cheaper Power (Supplementary ...

Summary Offences (Prevention of Knife Crime) and Other Legislation Amendment Bill
13/2/2024

Speech By Robert Skelton MEMBER FOR NICKLIN Record of Proceedings, 13 February 2024 SUMMARY OFFENCES (PREVENTION OF KNIFE CRIME) AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr SKELTON (Nicklin—ALP) (4.42 pm): I rise in support of the Miles government’s Summary ...

Motion Palaszczuk, Hon. A
7/3/2024

Speech By Robert Skelton MEMBER FOR NICKLIN Record of Proceedings, 7 March 2024 MOTION Palaszczuk, Hon. A Mr SKELTON (Nicklin—ALP) (4.09 pm): I rise to make my contribution to the debate and acknowledge the efforts of our former premier, Annastacia ...

Housing Availability and Affordability (Planning and Other Legislation Amendment Bill; Building Industry Fairness (Security of Payment) and Other Legislation Amendment Bill
16/4/2024

Speech By Robert Skelton MEMBER FOR NICKLIN 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 ...

Adjournment
17/4/2024

Speech By Robert Skelton MEMBER FOR NICKLIN Record of Proceedings, 17 April 2024 ADJOURNMENT Supporting Teenagers with Education, Mothering and Mentoring, Funding; Nicklin Electorate Mr SKELTON (Nicklin—ALP) (10.07 pm): I am pleased to correct the record and ...

Residential Tenancies and Rooming Accommodation and Other Legislation Amendment Bill; Manufactured Homes (Residential Parks) Amendment Bill
22/5/2024

Speech By Robert Skelton MEMBER FOR NICKLIN Record of Proceedings, 22 May 2024 RESIDENTIAL TENANCIES AND ROOMING ACCOMMODATION AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL; MANUFACTURED HOMES (RESIDENTIAL PARKS) AMENDMENT BILL Mr SKELTON (Nicklin—ALP) (4.12 pm): ...

Adjournment
13/2/2024

Speech By Robert Skelton MEMBER FOR NICKLIN Record of Proceedings, 13 February 2024 ADJOURNMENT Nicklin Electorate, Gambling Community Benefit Fund Mr SKELTON (Nicklin—ALP) (7.15 pm): I rise to speak about the Gambling Community Benefit Fund and what it ...

Private Member's Statements
23/5/2024

Speech By Robert Skelton MEMBER FOR NICKLIN Record of Proceedings, 23 May 2024 PRIVATE MEMBER'S STATEMENTS SES Volunteers; Rudder, Ms M Mr SKELTON (Nicklin—ALP) (2.46 pm): I rise to acknowledge the state’s volunteers. As mentioned by the member for ...

Appropriation (Parliament) Bill; Appropriation Bill; Revenue and Other Legislation Amendment Bill; State Financial Instructions and Metway Merger Amendment Bill
13/6/2024

Speech By Robert Skelton MEMBER FOR NICKLIN 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 SKELTON ...

Help to Buy (Commonwealth Powers) Bill
11/6/2024

Speech By Robert Skelton MEMBER FOR NICKLIN Record of Proceedings, 11 June 2024 HELP TO BUY (COMMONWEALTH POWERS) BILL Mr SKELTON (Nicklin—ALP) (6.03 pm): I rise to speak in support of the Homes for Queenslanders plan. In February this year we announced this ...

Adjournment
20/8/2024

Speech By Robert Skelton MEMBER FOR NICKLIN Record of Proceedings, 20 August 2024 ADJOURNMENT Sandell, Mr SF; Pearce, Mrs SL Mr SKELTON (Nicklin—ALP) (10.02 pm): It is my melancholy duty to inform the House of the passing of two of our region’s finest. Fred ...

appropriation (Parliament) Bill; Appropriation Bill CSSC
21/8/2024

Speech By Robert Skelton MEMBER FOR NICKLIN Record of Proceedings, 21 August 2024 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL APPROPRIATION BILL Consideration in Detail (Cognate Debate) Appropriation Bill Community Support and Services Committee, Report Mr SKELTON ...

Respect at Work and Other Matters Amendment Bill; Criminal Justice Legislation (Sexual Violence and Other Matters) Amendment Bill
10/9/2024

Speech By Robert Skelton MEMBER FOR NICKLIN 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 SKELTON (Nicklin—ALP) (7.52 pm): The ...

Adjournment
10/9/2024

Speech By Robert Skelton MEMBER FOR NICKLIN Record of Proceedings, 10 September 2024 ADJOURNMENT Nicklin Electorate Mr SKELTON (Nicklin—ALP) (9.34 pm): Lest we forget, I agree. I am proud to rise as a member of the Miles Labor government and am proud of ...

Child Safe Organisations Bill; Working with Children (Risk Management and Screening) and Other Legislation Amendment Bill
11/9/2024

Speech By Robert Skelton MEMBER FOR NICKLIN Record of Proceedings, 11 September 2024 CHILD SAFE ORGANISATIONS BILL; WORKING WITH CHILDREN (RISK MANAGEMENT AND SCREENING) AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr SKELTON (Nicklin—ALP) (2.06 pm): I rise to ...

Progressive Coal Royalties Protection (Keep Them in the Bank) Bill
12/9/2024

Speech By Robert Skelton MEMBER FOR NICKLIN Record of Proceedings, 12 September 2024 PROGRESSIVE COAL ROYALTIES PROTECTION (KEEP THEM IN THE BANK) BILL Mr SKELTON (Nicklin—ALP) (12.47 pm): I rise to support the Miles government’s ‘keep them in the bank’ ...

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