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Your search for current member: Samuel O'Connor found 179 documents

Maiden Speech
20/3/2018

Speech By Samuel O'Connor MEMBER FOR BONNEY Record of Proceedings, 20 March 2018 MAIDEN SPEECH Mr O’CONNOR (Bonney—LNP) (4.37 pm): I rise to speak today with the great honour of being the first member for Bonney in this House. A new electorate, Bonney covers ...

Termination of Pregnancy Bill
16/10/2018

Speech By Samuel O'Connor MEMBER FOR BONNEY Record of Proceedings, 16 October 2018 TERMINATION OF PREGNANCY BILL Mr O’CONNOR (Bonney—LNP) (5.42 pm): I rise to speak to the Termination of Pregnancy Bill 2018. This bill is perhaps the most difficult bill any ...

Motion: Queensland Rail; No Confidence in the Minister for Transport and Main Roads
17/10/2018

Speech By Samuel O'Connor MEMBER FOR BONNEY Record of Proceedings, 17 October 2018 MOTION: QUEENSLAND RAIL; NO CONFIDENCE IN THE MINISTER FOR TRANSPORT AND MAIN ROADS Mr O’CONNOR (Bonney—LNP) (5.29 pm): I rise to speak in support of the motion moved by the ...

Adjournment
17/10/2018

Speech By Samuel O'Connor MEMBER FOR BONNEY Record of Proceedings, 17 October 2018 ADJOURNMENT Bonney Electorate Mr O’CONNOR (Bonney—LNP) (7.51 pm): In my limited time, I would like to fit in a few local shout outs from the last couple of weeks. Today every ...

Revenue and Other Legislation Amendment Bill; Appropriation (Parliament) Bill (No. 2); and Appropriation Bill (No. 2)
30/10/2018

Speech By Samuel O'Connor MEMBER FOR BONNEY Record of Proceedings, 30 October 2018 REVENUE AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL; APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL (NO. 2); AND APPROPRIATION BILL (NO. 2) Mr O’CONNOR (Bonney—LNP) (2.57 pm): As part of the ...

Motion Toll Roads
13/6/2018

Speech By Samuel O'Connor MEMBER FOR BONNEY Record of Proceedings, 13 June 2018 MOTION Toll Roads Mr O’CONNOR (Bonney—LNP) (5.26 pm): Our road networks are vital for managing our increasing population and maintaining our lifestyle. South-East Queensland ...

Private Members' Statements
13/6/2018

Speech By Samuel O'Connor MEMBER FOR BONNEY Record of Proceedings, 13 June 2018 PRIVATE MEMBERS' STATEMENTS Helensvale Railway Station, Parking Mr O’CONNOR (Bonney—LNP) (2.37 pm): I rise today to speak about an issue that annoys people and impacts their ...

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

Speech By Samuel O'Connor MEMBER FOR BONNEY Record of Proceedings, 15 June 2018 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILL; REVENUE LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL; BETTING TAX BILL Mr O’CONNOR (Bonney—LNP) (3.46 pm): Like the member for Nanango, I want ...

Motion: New Chum, Waste Facility
21/3/2018

Speech By Samuel O'Connor MEMBER FOR BONNEY Record of Proceedings, 21 March 2018 MOTION: NEW CHUM, WASTE FACILITY Mr O’CONNOR (Bonney—LNP) (6.22 pm): It is with great pleasure that I rise to speak in support of the motion moved by the Leader of the ...

Adjournment
22/3/2018

Speech By Samuel O'Connor MEMBER FOR BONNEY Record of Proceedings, 22 March 2018 ADJOURNMENT Bonney Electorate Mr O’CONNOR (Bonney—LNP) (6.13 pm): Tonight I rise to talk about Labrador, a proud suburb of the Gold Coast that I am honoured to represent. The ...

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

Speech By Samuel O'Connor MEMBER FOR BONNEY Record of Proceedings, 1 May 2018 VEGETATION MANAGEMENT AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr O’CONNOR (Bonney—LNP) (5.07 pm): I rise today to speak to this legislation as an MP from an urban area which covers ...

Local Government (Councillor Complaints) and Other Legislation Amendment Bill; Local Government Electoral (Implementing Stage 1 of Belcarra) and Other Legislation Amendment Bill
15/5/2018

Speech By Samuel O'Connor MEMBER FOR BONNEY Record of Proceedings, 15 May 2018 LOCAL GOVERNMENT (COUNCILLOR COMPLAINTS) AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL; LOCAL GOVERNMENT ELECTORAL (IMPLEMENTING STAGE 1 OF BELCARRA) AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL ...

Local Government (Dissolution of Ipswich City Council) Bill
21/8/2018

Speech By Samuel O'Connor MEMBER FOR BONNEY Record of Proceedings, 21 August 2018 LOCAL GOVERNMENT (DISSOLUTION OF IPSWICH CITY COUNCIL) BILL Mr O’CONNOR (Bonney—LNP) (12.29 pm): As part of the committee looking into this bill, I would like to thank my ...

Appropriation (Parliament) Bill; Appropriation Bill: Economics and Governance Committee, Report
21/8/2018

Speech By Samuel O'Connor MEMBER FOR BONNEY Record of Proceedings, 21 August 2018 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILL Economics and Governance Committee, Report Mr O’CONNOR (Bonney—LNP) (6.40 pm): As a member of the Economics and Governance ...

National Redress Scheme for Institutional Child Sexual Abuse (Commonwealth Powers) Bill
19/9/2018

Speech By Samuel O'Connor MEMBER FOR BONNEY Record of Proceedings, 19 September 2018 NATIONAL REDRESS SCHEME FOR INSTITUTIONAL CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE (COMMONWEALTH POWERS) BILL Mr O’CONNOR (Bonney—LNP) (4.00 pm): I appreciate the opportunity to make a ...

Private Members' Statements
20/9/2018

Speech By Samuel O'Connor MEMBER FOR BONNEY Record of Proceedings, 20 September 2018 PRIVATE MEMBERS' STATEMENTS Bonney Electorate Mr O’CONNOR (Bonney—LNP) (2.38 pm): I want to spend my time today fitting in as many shout-outs as possible to the incredible ...

Motion Minister for Health and Minister for Ambulance Services
31/10/2018

Speech By Samuel O'Connor MEMBER FOR BONNEY Record of Proceedings, 31 October 2018 MOTION Minister for Health and Minister for Ambulance Services Mr O’CONNOR (Bonney—LNP) (5.11 pm): It is a great pleasure to speak to this motion moved by my Gold Coast ...

Private Member's Statement
1/11/2018

Speech By Samuel O'Connor MEMBER FOR BONNEY Record of Proceedings, 1 November 2018 PRIVATE MEMBER'S STATEMENT Gold Coast, Broadwater Mr O’CONNOR (Bonney—LNP) (2.24 pm): I rise to once again speak about the beautiful Broadwater on the eastern edge of the ...

Mineral and Energy Resources (Financial Provisioning) Bill
14/11/2018

Speech By Samuel O'Connor MEMBER FOR BONNEY Record of Proceedings, 14 November 2018 MINERAL AND ENERGY RESOURCES (FINANCIAL PROVISIONING) BILL Mr O’CONNOR (Bonney—LNP) (12.19 pm): I rise to make a contribution to the debate on the Mineral and Energy ...

Private Members' Statements
2/5/2019

Speech By Samuel O'Connor MEMBER FOR BONNEY Record of Proceedings, 2 May 2019 PRIVATE MEMBERS' STATEMENTS Gold Coast, Multiculturalism Mr O’CONNOR (Bonney—LNP) (2.51 pm): The Gold Coast is proudly one of the most multicultural cities in Queensland. I would ...

Electoral Legislation (Political Donations) Amendment Bill
14/5/2019

Speech By Samuel O'Connor MEMBER FOR BONNEY Record of Proceedings, 14 May 2019 ELECTORAL LEGISLATION (POLITICAL DONATIONS) AMENDMENT BILL Mr O’CONNOR (Bonney—LNP) (6.29 pm): I rise to make a contribution to the debate on the Electoral Legislation (Political ...

Disability Services and Other Legislation (NDIS) Amendment Bill
12/6/2019

Speech By Samuel O'Connor MEMBER FOR BONNEY Record of Proceedings, 12 June 2019 DISABILITY SERVICES AND OTHER LEGISLATION (NDIS) AMENDMENT BILL Mr O’CONNOR (Bonney—LNP) (4.39 pm): I rise to support the Disability Services and Other Legislation (NDIS) ...

Adjournment
13/6/2019

Speech By Samuel O'Connor MEMBER FOR BONNEY Record of Proceedings, 13 June 2019 ADJOURNMENT Climate Change Mr O’CONNOR (Bonney—LNP) (1.34 am): Being 1.30 am, it is probably not the time to get into a contentious issue, but I am going to give it a crack by ...

Appropriation (Parliament) Bill; Appropriation Bill; Revenue and Other Legislation Amendment Bill
14/6/2019

Speech By Samuel O'Connor MEMBER FOR BONNEY Record of Proceedings, 14 June 2019 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILL; REVENUE AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr O’CONNOR (Bonney—LNP) (3.09 pm): The Palaszczuk government has presented what ...

Police Service Administration (Discipline Reform) and Other Legislation Amendment Bill
15/10/2019

Speech By Samuel O'Connor MEMBER FOR BONNEY Record of Proceedings, 15 October 2019 POLICE SERVICE ADMINISTRATION (DISCIPLINE REFORM) AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr O’CONNOR (Bonney—LNP) (12.42 pm): Today I rise to speak in support of the Police ...

Adjournment
15/10/2019

Speech By Samuel O'Connor MEMBER FOR BONNEY Record of Proceedings, 15 October 2019 ADJOURNMENT Gold Coast Health and Knowledge Precinct, Science Centre Mr O’CONNOR (Bonney—LNP) (7.18 pm): Tonight in this House I am calling for a science centre to be included ...

Local Government Electoral (Implementing Stage 2 of Belcarra) and Other Legislation Amendment Bill; Electoral and Other Legislation Amendment Bill
15/10/2019

Speech By Samuel O'Connor MEMBER FOR BONNEY 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 O’CONNOR (Bonney—LNP) ...

Motor Accident Insurance and Other Legislation Amendment Bill
24/10/2019

Speech By Samuel O'Connor MEMBER FOR BONNEY Record of Proceedings, 24 October 2019 MOTOR ACCIDENT INSURANCE AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr O’CONNOR (Bonney—LNP) (5.38 pm): I rise today to make a contribution to the debate on the Motor Accident ...

Holidays and Other Legislation Amendment Bill
27/11/2019

Speech By Samuel O'Connor MEMBER FOR BONNEY Record of Proceedings, 27 November 2019 HOLIDAYS AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr O’CONNOR (Bonney—LNP) (2.21 pm): I rise to make a contribution in opposition to the amendments put forward in the Holidays ...

Adjournment
20/8/2019

Speech By Samuel O'Connor MEMBER FOR BONNEY Record of Proceedings, 20 August 2019 ADJOURNMENT Parliamentary Democracy Mr O’CONNOR (Bonney—LNP) (7.17 pm): To most Queenslanders our parliamentary democracy seems normal. It makes sense. It works—to poorly ...

Youth Justice and Other Legislation Amendment Bill
21/8/2019

Speech By Samuel O'Connor MEMBER FOR BONNEY Record of Proceedings, 21 August 2019 YOUTH JUSTICE AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr O’CONNOR (Bonney—LNP) (6.21 pm): Today I rise to support most of the Youth Justice and Other Legislation Amendment Bill. ...

Personalised Transport Ombudsman Bill
3/9/2019

Speech By Samuel O'Connor MEMBER FOR BONNEY Record of Proceedings, 3 September 2019 PERSONALISED TRANSPORT OMBUDSMAN BILL Mr O’CONNOR (Bonney—LNP) (4.16 pm): I rise to speak in opposition to the Personalised Transport Ombudsman Bill. It is clear from key ...

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

Speech By Samuel O'Connor MEMBER FOR BONNEY Record of Proceedings, 4 September 2019 TRANSPORT LEGISLATION (ROAD SAFETY AND OTHER MATTERS) AMENDMENT BILL Mr O’CONNOR (Bonney—LNP) (12.02 pm): I rise today in support of the Transport Legislation (Road Safety ...

Adjournment
17/9/2019

Speech By Samuel O'Connor MEMBER FOR BONNEY Record of Proceedings, 17 September 2019 ADJOURNMENT Labrador State School, Vandalism Mr O’CONNOR (Bonney—LNP) (7.19 pm): Over the weekend Labrador State School was targeted by some disgusting vandalism. The ...

Adjournment
12/2/2019

Speech By Samuel O'Connor MEMBER FOR BONNEY Record of Proceedings, 12 February 2019 ADJOURNMENT NightQuarter Mr O’CONNOR (Bonney—LNP) (7.04 pm): I rise today to bring to the attention of the House the sad loss of a major local entertainment venue in my ...

Criminal Code (Non-Consensual Sharing of Intimate Images) Amendment Bill
12/2/2019

Speech By Samuel O'Connor MEMBER FOR BONNEY Record of Proceedings, 12 February 2019 CRIMINAL CODE (NON-CONSENSUAL SHARING OF INTIMATE IMAGES) AMENDMENT BILL Mr O’CONNOR (Bonney—LNP) (3.38 pm): I rise to make a contribution to the debate of the Criminal Code ...

Waste Reduction and Recycling (Waste Levy) and Other Legislation Amendment Bill
14/2/2019

Speech By Samuel O'Connor MEMBER FOR BONNEY Record of Proceedings, 14 February 2019 WASTE REDUCTION AND RECYCLING (WASTE LEVY) AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr O’CONNOR (Bonney—LNP) (12.18 pm): I rise to make a contribution to the debate on the waste ...

Human Rights Bill
27/2/2019

Speech By Samuel O'Connor MEMBER FOR BONNEY Record of Proceedings, 27 February 2019 HUMAN RIGHTS BILL Mr O’CONNOR (Bonney—LNP) (11.33 am): I rise to speak in opposition to the Human Rights Bill 2018. The main reason I am against this bill is that I do not ...

Adjournment
28/2/2019

Speech By Samuel O'Connor MEMBER FOR BONNEY Record of Proceedings, 28 February 2019 ADJOURNMENT Harbour Town, Police Beat Mr O’CONNOR (Bonney—LNP) (6.00 pm): I rise tonight to present the government with an offer too good to refuse. We could have a ...

Adjournment
4/4/2019

Speech By Samuel O'Connor MEMBER FOR BONNEY Record of Proceedings, 4 April 2019 ADJOURNMENT Gold Coast Commonwealth Games, Legacy; Gold Coast Youth Foyer Mr O’CONNOR (Bonney—LNP) (6.12 pm): Tonight I am going to talk about a few empty blocks of land—blocks ...

Education (Queensland College of Teachers) Amendment Bill
30/4/2019

Speech By Samuel O'Connor MEMBER FOR BONNEY Record of Proceedings, 30 April 2019 EDUCATION (QUEENSLAND COLLEGE OF TEACHERS) AMENDMENT BILL Mr O’CONNOR (Bonney—LNP) (12.09 pm): Good teachers should be able to stay in the classroom without having to try to get ...

Criminal Code and Other Legislation Amendment Bill; Criminal Code and Other Legislation (Mason Jett Lee) Amendment Bill
1/5/2019

Speech By Samuel O'Connor MEMBER FOR BONNEY Record of Proceedings, 1 May 2019 CRIMINAL CODE AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL; CRIMINAL CODE AND OTHER LEGISLATION (MASON JETT LEE) AMENDMENT BILL Mr O’CONNOR (Bonney—LNP) (4.15 pm): I rise to speak in ...

Health and Wellbeing Queensland Bill
2/5/2019

Speech By Samuel O'Connor MEMBER FOR BONNEY Record of Proceedings, 2 May 2019 HEALTH AND WELLBEING QUEENSLAND BILL Mr O’CONNOR (Bonney—LNP) (5.25 pm): I rise in support of the Health and Wellbeing Queensland Bill, finally brought to the chamber after four ...

Path to Treaty Bill
10/5/2023

Speech By Samuel O'Connor MEMBER FOR BONNEY Record of Proceedings, 10 May 2023 PATH TO TREATY BILL Mr O’CONNOR (Bonney—LNP) (2.58 pm): It is an honour to be here in Cairns, to speak from this dispatch box, with this broken tipped spear in front of me, in ...

Adjournment
11/5/2023

Speech By Samuel O'Connor MEMBER FOR BONNEY Record of Proceedings, 11 May 2023 ADJOURNMENT Containers for Change Mr O’CONNOR (Bonney—LNP) (4.52 pm): Queensland has the lowest recycling rate of any state in the nation and Queenslanders are doing what they ...

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

Speech By Samuel O'Connor MEMBER FOR BONNEY Record of Proceedings, 23 May 2023 WASTE REDUCTION AND RECYCLING AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr O’CONNOR (Bonney—LNP) (4.25 pm): I begin by welcoming the new minister to the environment portfolio. After ...

Adjournment
16/3/2023

Speech By Samuel O'Connor MEMBER FOR BONNEY Record of Proceedings, 16 March 2023 ADJOURNMENT Bonney Electorate, Spinal Cord Research Mr O’CONNOR (Bonney—LNP) (6.20 pm): There is a real chance that paralysis, spinal cord injury, could be cured by research ...

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

Speech By Samuel O'Connor MEMBER FOR BONNEY Record of Proceedings, 28 March 2023 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr O’CONNOR (Bonney—LNP) (5.36 pm): As shadow environment minister, I will start my contribution by confirming that ...

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

Speech By Samuel O'Connor MEMBER FOR BONNEY 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 O’CONNOR (Bonney—LNP) (3.17 pm): ...

Tobacco and Other Smoking Products Amendment Bill
24/5/2023

Speech By Samuel O'Connor MEMBER FOR BONNEY Record of Proceedings, 24 May 2023 TOBACCO AND OTHER SMOKING PRODUCTS AMENDMENT BILL Mr O’CONNOR (Bonney—LNP) (3.32 pm): The LNP is of course not opposing this legislation, but I want to make a few comments on it. ...

Appropriation (Parliament) Bill; Appropriation Bill; Revenue Legislation Amendment Bill
15/6/2023

Speech By Samuel O'Connor MEMBER FOR BONNEY Record of Proceedings, 15 June 2023 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILL; REVENUE LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr O’CONNOR (Bonney—LNP) (9.22 pm): This is Labor’s ninth budget. After nearly a decade of ...

ecomonics and Governance
22/8/2023

Speech By Samuel O'Connor MEMBER FOR BONNEY Record of Proceedings, 22 August 2023 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL APPROPRIATION BILL Consideration in Detail (Cognate Debate) Appropriation Bill Economics and Governance Committee, Report Mr O’CONNOR ...

health committee
22/8/2023

Speech By Samuel O'Connor MEMBER FOR BONNEY Record of Proceedings, 22 August 2023 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL APPROPRIATION BILL Consideration in Detail (Cognate Debate) Appropriation Bill Health and Environment Committee, Report Mr O’CONNOR ...

Domestic and Family Violence Protection (Combating Coercive Control) and Other Legislation Amendment Bill
22/2/2023

Speech By Samuel O'Connor MEMBER FOR BONNEY Record of Proceedings, 22 February 2023 DOMESTIC AND FAMILY VIOLENCE PROTECTION (COMBATING COERCIVE CONTROL) AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr O’CONNOR (Bonney—LNP) (3.04 pm): Across the road from my office ...

Land and Other Legislation Amendment Bill
23/2/2023

Speech By Samuel O'Connor MEMBER FOR BONNEY Record of Proceedings, 23 February 2023 LAND AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr O’CONNOR (Bonney—LNP) (5.13 pm): This is legislation that will improve efficiency and streamline processes within the resources ...

Committee of the Legislative Assembly: Report, Motion to Take Note
23/2/2023

Speech By Samuel O'Connor MEMBER FOR BONNEY Record of Proceedings, 23 February 2023 COMMITTEE OF THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY: REPORT, MOTION TO TAKE NOTE Mr O’CONNOR (Bonney—LNP) (3.11 pm): It is interesting to note in this report that while the non-government ...

Private Member's Statement
23/2/2023

Speech By Samuel O'Connor MEMBER FOR BONNEY Record of Proceedings, 23 February 2023 PRIVATE MEMBER'S STATEMENT Pioneer-Burdekin Pumped Hydro; Flora and Fauna, Auditor-General’s Report Mr O’CONNOR (Bonney—LNP) (2.36 pm): Queenslanders have embraced ...

Strengthening Community Safety Bill
16/3/2023

Speech By Samuel O'Connor MEMBER FOR BONNEY Record of Proceedings, 16 March 2023 STRENGTHENING COMMUNITY SAFETY BILL Mr O’CONNOR (Bonney—LNP) (3.41 pm): I rise to not oppose these laws, because they attempt to deal with one of the biggest issues on the minds ...

Private Member's Statement
30/3/2023

Speech By Samuel O'Connor MEMBER FOR BONNEY Record of Proceedings, 30 March 2023 PRIVATE MEMBER'S STATEMENT Digital Driver’s Licence Mr O’CONNOR (Bonney—LNP) (2.06 pm): In 2023, all Queenslanders should be able to get a digital driver’s licence. Whether you ...

Health and Other Legislation Amendment Bill
19/4/2023

Speech By Samuel O'Connor MEMBER FOR BONNEY Record of Proceedings, 19 April 2023 HEALTH AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr O’CONNOR (Bonney—LNP) (11.25 am): I rise along with my colleagues to not oppose this bill. Like other members, I will start by ...

Adjournment
20/4/2023

Speech By Samuel O'Connor MEMBER FOR BONNEY Record of Proceedings, 20 April 2023 ADJOURNMENT Bonney Electorate, Arundel Hills Proposed Development Mr O’CONNOR (Bonney—LNP) (6.28 pm): Developers from Victoria have put in a proposal to take out around 3½ ...

Adjournment
26/10/2023

Speech By Samuel O'Connor MEMBER FOR BONNEY Record of Proceedings, 26 October 2023 ADJOURNMENT Second M1, Delays Mr O’CONNOR (Bonney—LNP) (6.12 pm): It is almost six years since I was elected to this place and in that time we have heard the state government ...

Body Corporate and Community Management and Other Legislation Amendment Bill
14/11/2023

Speech By Samuel O'Connor MEMBER FOR BONNEY Record of Proceedings, 14 November 2023 BODY CORPORATE AND COMMUNITY MANAGEMENT AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr O’CONNOR (Bonney—LNP) (3.14 pm): Every Queenslander deserves the opportunity to achieve the ...

Local Government (Councillor Conduct) and Other Legislation Amendment Bill
15/11/2023

Speech By Samuel O'Connor MEMBER FOR BONNEY Record of Proceedings, 15 November 2023 LOCAL GOVERNMENT (COUNCILLOR CONDUCT) AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr O’CONNOR (Bonney—LNP) (2.57 pm): Our system of government is one of the best in the world and ...

Emblems of Queensland and Other Legislation Amendment Bill
28/11/2023

Speech By Samuel O'Connor MEMBER FOR BONNEY Record of Proceedings, 28 November 2023 EMBLEMS OF QUEENSLAND AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr O’CONNOR (Bonney—LNP) (11.53 am): I rise to make a short contribution to the debate on the Emblems of Queensland ...

Motion Liberal National Party, Cuts
29/11/2023

Speech By Samuel O'Connor MEMBER FOR BONNEY Record of Proceedings, 29 November 2023 MOTION Liberal National Party, Cuts Mr O’CONNOR (Bonney—LNP) (4.37 pm): This really is a government on its last legs. I do not think we have ever had a government in this ...

Victims of Crime Assistance and Other Legislation Amendment Bill
30/11/2023

Speech By Samuel O'Connor MEMBER FOR BONNEY Record of Proceedings, 30 November 2023 VICTIMS OF CRIME ASSISTANCE AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr O’CONNOR (Bonney—LNP) (12.52 pm): Today I want to give a voice to the victims of Labor’s crime crisis in ...

Private Member's Statement
14/9/2023

Speech By Samuel O'Connor MEMBER FOR BONNEY Record of Proceedings, 14 September 2023 PRIVATE MEMBER'S STATEMENT Ipswich, Odour Issues Mr O’CONNOR (Bonney—LNP) (2.31 pm): Almost a quarter of a million people call Ipswich home. It is a great place. It is where ...

Criminal Code (Serious Vilification and Hate Crimes) and Other Legislation Amendment Bill
11/10/2023

Speech By Samuel O'Connor MEMBER FOR BONNEY Record of Proceedings, 11 October 2023 CRIMINAL CODE (SERIOUS VILIFICATION AND HATE CRIMES) AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr O’CONNOR (Bonney—LNP) (6.50 pm): I am very proud to represent one of this ...

Motion Revocation and Dedication of Protected Areas
11/10/2023

Speech By Samuel O'Connor MEMBER FOR BONNEY Record of Proceedings, 11 October 2023 MOTION Revocation and Dedication of Protected Areas Mr O’CONNOR (Bonney—LNP) (5.41 pm): Mr Deputy Speaker, I will be on my best behaviour for the rest of the day. The ...

Adjourment
29/11/2023

Speech By Samuel O'Connor MEMBER FOR BONNEY Record of Proceedings, 29 November 2023 ADJOURNMENT Renewable Energy Projects Mr O’CONNOR (Bonney—LNP) (7.06 pm): Renewable energy is essential to our state’s energy security and to reducing our emissions, but like ...

Private Member's Statement
12/10/2023

Speech By Samuel O'Connor MEMBER FOR BONNEY Record of Proceedings, 12 October 2023 PRIVATE MEMBER'S STATEMENT Ipswich Environment Advocacy Mr O’CONNOR (Bonney—LNP) (2.18 pm): For the second sitting week in a row, I rise to raise the disgusting stench that ...

Adjournment
6/2/2020

Speech By Samuel O'Connor MEMBER FOR BONNEY Record of Proceedings, 6 February 2020 ADJOURNMENT Bonney Electorate, Schools Mr O’CONNOR (Bonney—LNP) (6.03 pm): There are not many things we can fight for in this parliament more important than having the best ...

Appropriation (Parliament) Bill; Appropriation Bill
10/9/2020

Speech By Samuel O'Connor MEMBER FOR BONNEY Record of Proceedings, 10 September 2020 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL APPROPRIATION BILL Mr O’CONNOR (Bonney—LNP) (12.46 pm): I rise today to speak to the cognate debate on the Appropriation (Parliament) Bill ...

Motion of Condolence : Mulherin, Hon. TS
2/12/2020

Speech By Samuel O'Connor MEMBER FOR BONNEY Record of Proceedings, 2 December 2020 COVID-19 EMERGENCY RESPONSE AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr O’CONNOR (Bonney—LNP) (4.52 pm): I rise to make a contribution to the COVID-19 Emergency Response and Other ...

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

Speech By Samuel O'Connor MEMBER FOR BONNEY Record of Proceedings, 3 December 2020 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) (2020-2021) BILL APPROPRIATION (2020-2021) BILL Mr O’CONNOR (Bonney—LNP) (6.11 pm): I will start my contribution by talking about the budget ...

Implementation of The Spit Master Plan Bill
19/2/2020

Speech By Samuel O'Connor MEMBER FOR BONNEY Record of Proceedings, 19 February 2020 IMPLEMENTATION OF THE SPIT MASTER PLAN BILL Mr O’CONNOR (Bonney—LNP) (2.01 pm): The Spit is a precious place for many Gold Coasters. It is a place known for its recreational ...

Appropriation (Parliament) Bill (No. 2); Appropriation Bill (No. 2)
18/2/2020

Speech By Samuel O'Connor MEMBER FOR BONNEY Record of Proceedings, 18 February 2020 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL (NO. 2); APPROPRIATION BILL (NO. 2) Mr O’CONNOR (Bonney—LNP) (12.54 pm): I rise to contribute to the cognate debate on Appropriation ...

Adjournment
20/2/2020

Speech By Samuel O'Connor MEMBER FOR BONNEY Record of Proceedings, 20 February 2020 ADJOURNMENT Hit-and-Run Laws Mr O’CONNOR (Bonney—LNP) (6.26 pm): Tonight I would like to share with this parliament the story of a young life changed forever with a penalty ...

Adjournment
16/6/2020

Speech By Samuel O'Connor MEMBER FOR BONNEY Record of Proceedings, 16 June 2020 ADJOURNMENT Gold Coast, Crime Mr O’CONNOR (Bonney—LNP) (7.23 pm): For most of us coronavirus has put our normal lives on hold, but for a number of crooks in my area of the Gold ...

Electoral and Other Legislation (Accountability, Integrity and Other Matters) Amendment Bill
17/6/2020

Speech By Samuel O'Connor MEMBER FOR BONNEY Record of Proceedings, 17 June 2020 ELECTORAL AND OTHER LEGISLATION (ACCOUNTABILITY, INTEGRITY AND OTHER MATTERS) AMENDMENT BILL Mr O’CONNOR (Bonney—LNP) (4.12 pm): I rise to make a contribution to the Electoral ...

Transport and Other Legislation (Road Safety, Technology and Other Matters) Amendment Bill; Transport Legislation (Disability Parking and Other Matters) Amendment Bill
14/7/2020

Speech By Samuel O'Connor MEMBER FOR BONNEY Record of Proceedings, 14 July 2020 TRANSPORT AND OTHER LEGISLATION (ROAD SAFETY, TECHNOLOGY AND OTHER MATTERS) AMENDMENT BILL TRANSPORT LEGISLATION (DISABILITY PARKING AND OTHER MATTERS) AMENDMENT BILL Mr O’CONNOR ...

Motion : Youth Crime
15/7/2020

Speech By Samuel O'Connor MEMBER FOR BONNEY Record of Proceedings, 15 July 2020 MOTION Youth Crime Mr O’CONNOR (Bonney—LNP) (5.37 pm): I rise to support the motion moved by the shadow minister for police. Once again, I want to bring to the attention of this ...

Ministerial and Other Office Holder Staff and Other Legislation Amendment Bill
16/7/2020

Speech By Samuel O'Connor MEMBER FOR BONNEY Record of Proceedings, 16 July 2020 MINISTERIAL AND OTHER OFFICE HOLDER STAFF AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr O’CONNOR (Bonney—LNP) (5.44 pm): I rise to add to the debate on the Ministerial and Other ...

Queensland Future Fund Bill; Royalty Legislation Amendment Bill
12/8/2020

Speech By Samuel O'Connor MEMBER FOR BONNEY Record of Proceedings, 12 August 2020 QUEENSLAND FUTURE FUND BILL ROYALTY LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr O’CONNOR (Bonney—LNP) (3.29 pm): I rise to make a contribution to the cognate debate on these two bills as a ...

Adjournment
13/8/2020

Speech By Samuel O'Connor MEMBER FOR BONNEY Record of Proceedings, 13 August 2020 ADJOURNMENT Bonney Electorate, Local Legends Mr O’CONNOR (Bonney—LNP) (6.14 pm): I rise to pay tribute to the many people in my community who stepped up during this pandemic ...

Health Legislation Amendment Bill
13/8/2020

Speech By Samuel O'Connor MEMBER FOR BONNEY Record of Proceedings, 13 August 2020 HEALTH LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr O’CONNOR (Bonney—LNP) (4.17 pm): I rise today to speak to the Health Legislation Amendment Bill. This bill, in most parts, is fairly ...

Adjournment
9/9/2020

Speech By Samuel O'Connor MEMBER FOR BONNEY Record of Proceedings, 9 September 2020 ADJOURNMENT Bonney Electorate Mr O’CONNOR (Bonney—LNP) (7.24 pm): I rise for probably the last time this term—hopefully not ever—to say thank you to my community. For my ...

Nature Conservation and Other Legislation (Indigenous Joint Management—Moreton Island) Amendment Bill
12/5/2021

Speech By Samuel O'Connor MEMBER FOR BONNEY Record of Proceedings, 12 May 2021 NATURE CONSERVATION AND OTHER LEGISLATION (INDIGENOUS JOINT MANAGEMENT—MORETON ISLAND) AMENDMENT BILL Mr O’CONNOR (Bonney—LNP) (2.06 pm): It is an honour to lead the opposition’s ...

Private Member's Statement
13/5/2021

Speech By Samuel O'Connor MEMBER FOR BONNEY Record of Proceedings, 13 May 2021 PRIVATE MEMBER'S STATEMENT Greenhouse Gas Emissions Mr O’CONNOR (Bonney—LNP) (2.18 pm): A couple of weeks ago the federal government released its latest state and territory ...

Defamation (Model Provisions) and Other Legislation Amendment Bill
16/6/2021

Speech By Samuel O'Connor MEMBER FOR BONNEY Record of Proceedings, 16 June 2021 DEFAMATION (MODEL PROVISIONS) AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr O’CONNOR (Bonney—LNP) (2.34 pm): I rise to briefly speak in support of the Defamation (Model Provisions) and ...

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

Speech By Samuel O'Connor MEMBER FOR BONNEY Record of Proceedings, 17 June 2021 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL APPROPRIATION BILL Mr O’CONNOR (Bonney—LNP) (8.47 pm): I will begin by talking about what this budget means for my electorate of Bonney. This ...

Motion of Condolence : Edwards, Hon. Sir LR, AC
18/6/2021

Speech By Samuel O'Connor MEMBER FOR BONNEY Record of Proceedings, 18 June 2021 MOTION OF CONDOLENCE Edwards, Hon. Sir LR, AC Mr O’CONNOR (Bonney—LNP) (9.44 am): It is an honour to rise today to speak to the condolence motion for one of Queensland’s greatest ...

Appropriation (Parliament) Bill; Appropriation Bill: Consideration in Detail (Cognate Debate); Appropriation Bill; Economics and Governance Committee, Report
31/8/2021

Speech By Samuel O'Connor MEMBER FOR BONNEY Record of Proceedings, 31 August 2021 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL APPROPRIATION BILL Consideration in Detail (Cognate Debate) Appropriation Bill Economics and Governance Committee, Report Mr O’CONNOR ...

Address-in-Reply
11/3/2021

Speech By Samuel O'Connor MEMBER FOR BONNEY Record of Proceedings, 11 March 2021 ADDRESS-IN-REPLY Mr O’CONNOR (Bonney—LNP) (11.37 am): It is the greatest honour to be re-elected to this parliament to represent my community and a part of the Gold Coast I have ...

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

Speech By Samuel O'Connor MEMBER FOR BONNEY Record of Proceedings, 20 April 2021 COVID-19 EMERGENCY RESPONSE AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr O’CONNOR (Bonney—LNP) (4.22 pm): I will make a brief contribution to this latest COVID-19 emergency response ...

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

Speech By Samuel O'Connor MEMBER FOR BONNEY Record of Proceedings, 21 April 2021 YOUTH JUSTICE AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr O’CONNOR (Bonney—LNP) (6.43 pm): Youth crime is one of the biggest challenges facing Queensland. It is ripping communities ...

Adjournment
22/4/2021

Speech By Samuel O'Connor MEMBER FOR BONNEY Record of Proceedings, 22 April 2021 ADJOURNMENT Gold Coast Health and Knowledge Precinct Mr O’CONNOR (Bonney—LNP) (6.00 pm): This week we have heard a lot about the Olympic Games and the benefits they will bring ...

Appropriation (Parliament) (2020-2021) Bill; Appropriation (2020-2021) Bill: Consideration in Detail (Cognate Debate); Appropriation (2020-2021) Bill; Health and Environment Committee, Report
23/2/2021

Speech By Samuel O'Connor MEMBER FOR BONNEY Record of Proceedings, 23 February 2021 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) (2020-2021) BILL APPROPRIATION (2020-2021) BILL Consideration in Detail (Cognate Debate) Appropriation (2020-2021) Bill Health and Environment ...

Public Health and Other Legislation (Extension of Expiring Provisions) Amemdment Bill
24/2/2021

Speech By Samuel O'Connor MEMBER FOR BONNEY Record of Proceedings, 24 February 2021 PUBLIC HEALTH AND OTHER LEGISLATION (EXTENSION OF EXPIRING PROVISIONS) AMEMDMENT BILL Mr O’CONNOR (Bonney—LNP) (6.39 pm): I rise to make a brief contribution to the debate on ...

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

Speech By Samuel O'Connor MEMBER FOR BONNEY Record of Proceedings, 9 March 2021 LIQUOR (ARTISAN LIQUOR) AMENDMENT BILL Mr O’CONNOR (Bonney—LNP) (4.39 pm): I rise to make a brief contribution to the Liquor (Artisan Liquor) Amendment Bill 2020. As the shadow ...

Waste Reduction and Recycling (Plastic Items) Amendment Bill
9/3/2021

Speech By Samuel O'Connor MEMBER FOR BONNEY Record of Proceedings, 9 March 2021 WASTE REDUCTION AND RECYCLING (PLASTIC ITEMS) AMENDMENT BILL Mr O’CONNOR (Bonney—LNP) (5.47 pm): As the shadow environment minister, I am proud to begin the opposition’s ...

Adjournment
10/3/2021

Speech By Samuel O'Connor MEMBER FOR BONNEY Record of Proceedings, 10 March 2021 ADJOURNMENT Food Organics Garden Organics Mr O’CONNOR (Bonney—LNP) (7.07 pm): I rise to put on the record some thoughts about FOGO. In fact, right now I think I have FOMO for ...

Private Members' Statement
18/11/2021

Speech By Samuel O'Connor MEMBER FOR BONNEY Record of Proceedings, 18 November 2021 PRIVATE MEMBERS' STATEMENT Waste, Management Reports Mr O’CONNOR (Bonney—LNP) (2.12 pm): Last week was National Recycling Week—a time to raise awareness about cutting our ...

Police Powers and Responsibilities and Other Legislation Amendment Bill
30/11/2021

Speech By Samuel O'Connor MEMBER FOR BONNEY Record of Proceedings, 30 November 2021 POLICE POWERS AND RESPONSIBILITIES AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr O’CONNOR (Bonney—LNP) (5.35 pm): I rise to make a brief contribution in support of these sensible ...

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

Speech By Samuel O'Connor MEMBER FOR BONNEY Record of Proceedings, 1 December 2021 BRISBANE OLYMPIC AND PARALYMPIC GAMES ARRANGEMENTS BILL 2021 Mr O’CONNOR (Bonney—LNP) (4.11 pm): I rise in support of the Brisbane Olympic and Paralympic Games Arrangements ...

Adjournment
1/12/2021

Speech By Samuel O'Connor MEMBER FOR BONNEY Record of Proceedings, 1 December 2021 ADJOURNMENT Protected Area Estate Mr O’CONNOR (Bonney—LNP) (7.34 pm): We are often told as politicians that we need to look beyond the election cycles—that we should be ...

Appropriation (Parliament) Bill; Appropriation Bill: Consideration in Detail (Cognate Debate); Appropriation Bill; Health and Environment Committee, Report
31/8/2021

Speech By Samuel O'Connor MEMBER FOR BONNEY Record of Proceedings, 31 August 2021 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL APPROPRIATION BILL Consideration in Detail (Cognate Debate) Appropriation Bill Health and Environment Committee, Report Mr O’CONNOR ...

Adjournment
1/9/2021

Speech By Samuel O'Connor MEMBER FOR BONNEY Record of Proceedings, 1 September 2021 ADJOURNMENT Slater Clifton-Walker Mr O’CONNOR (Bonney—LNP) (7.00 pm): I take the time tonight to remember a local Labrador boy, Slater Clifton-Walker. Slater was diagnosed ...

Voluntary Assisted Dying Bill
14/9/2021

Speech By Samuel O'Connor MEMBER FOR BONNEY Record of Proceedings, 14 September 2021 VOLUNTARY ASSISTED DYING BILL Mr O’CONNOR (Bonney—LNP) (8.16 pm): Today I rise to support giving terminally ill Queenslanders who are experiencing intolerable suffering the ...

Private Members' Statement
14/10/2021

Speech By Samuel O'Connor MEMBER FOR BONNEY Record of Proceedings, 14 October 2021 PRIVATE MEMBERS' STATEMENT Farming in Reef Catchments Rebate Scheme Mr O’CONNOR (Bonney—LNP) (2.12 pm): Climate change is the greatest threat to the Great Barrier Reef, but ...

Matters of Public Interest
26/10/2021

Speech By Samuel O'Connor MEMBER FOR BONNEY Record of Proceedings, 26 October 2021 MATTERS OF PUBLIC INTEREST Organic Waste Mr O’CONNOR (Bonney—LNP) (2.25 pm): I have spoken many times about organic waste, or FOGO, and that is because I believe how we ...

Queensland Veterans' Council Bill 2021
27/10/2021

Speech By Samuel O'Connor MEMBER FOR BONNEY Record of Proceedings, 27 October 2021 QUEENSLAND VETERANS' COUNCIL BILL 2021 Mr O’CONNOR (Bonney—LNP) (2.09 pm): I will begin, as other members have, by acknowledging and thanking all those who have served, and in ...

Housing Legislation Amendment Bill
13/10/2021

Speech By Samuel O'Connor MEMBER FOR BONNEY Record of Proceedings, 13 October 2021 HOUSING LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr O’CONNOR (Bonney—LNP) (3.52 pm): At the outset of my contribution to the Housing Legislation Amendment Bill 2021, for full transparency I ...

Motion : Revocation and Dedication of Protected Areas
14/10/2021

Speech By Samuel O'Connor MEMBER FOR BONNEY Record of Proceedings, 14 October 2021 MOTION Revocation and Dedication of Protected Areas Mr O’CONNOR (Bonney—LNP) (4.31 pm): Dedicating these lots as the new Main Range Conservation Park and adding to the ...

Private Members' Statement
16/9/2021

Speech By Samuel O'Connor MEMBER FOR BONNEY Record of Proceedings, 16 September 2021 PRIVATE MEMBERS' STATEMENT Coomera Connector, Land Purchase Mr O’CONNOR (Bonney—LNP) (2.00 pm): I rise to raise the matter of the recent purchase of land by the Department ...

Motion : Climate Change
12/10/2021

Speech By Samuel O'Connor MEMBER FOR BONNEY Record of Proceedings, 12 October 2021 MOTION Climate Change Mr O’CONNOR (Bonney—LNP) (11.27 am): What an absolute stunt this is. We are not here to talk about what rhetoric the government has on the environment; ...

Resources and Other Legislation Amendment Bill
12/10/2021

Speech By Samuel O'Connor MEMBER FOR BONNEY Record of Proceedings, 12 October 2021 RESOURCES AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr O’CONNOR (Bonney—LNP) (4.19 pm): This bill is a demonstration of government incompetence. The lack of consultation for the ...

Adjournment
16/11/2021

Speech By Samuel O'Connor MEMBER FOR BONNEY Record of Proceedings, 16 November 2021 ADJOURNMENT Labrador State School, 100th Anniversary Mr O’CONNOR (Bonney—LNP) (7.08 pm): More people live in Labrador than in any other part of my electorate. It is one of ...

Adjournment
23/2/2021

Speech By Samuel O'Connor MEMBER FOR BONNEY Record of Proceedings, 23 February 2021 ADJOURNMENT Youth Crime; Beasley, Mr J Mr O’CONNOR (Bonney—LNP) (7.07 pm): Tonight I rise again in this parliament to remember Jacko, Jack Beasley, the young man from ...

Adjournment
17/8/2022

Speech By Samuel O'Connor MEMBER FOR BONNEY Record of Proceedings, 17 August 2022 ADJOURNMENT Wilkinson, Ms K Mr O’CONNOR (Bonney—LNP) (7.07 pm): Last April my community was shattered by the loss of local mum Kelly Wilkinson in the most horrific of ways. We ...

Adjournment
30/8/2022

Speech By Samuel O'Connor MEMBER FOR BONNEY Record of Proceedings, 30 August 2022 ADJOURNMENT Coomera Connector Mr O’CONNOR (Bonney—LNP) (7.25 pm): I rise to again bring to the attention of this House the unbearable congestion situation we have on the ...

Nature Conservation and Other Legislation Amendment Bill
31/8/2022

Speech By Samuel O'Connor MEMBER FOR BONNEY Record of Proceedings, 31 August 2022 NATURE CONSERVATION AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr O’CONNOR (Bonney—LNP) (3.34 pm): The Liberal National Party will be supporting the Nature Conservation and Other ...

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

Speech By Samuel O'Connor MEMBER FOR BONNEY Record of Proceedings, 11 October 2022 MOTION Death of Queen Elizabeth II and Accession of King Charles III, Address of Condolence and Congratulations Mr O’CONNOR (Bonney—LNP) (2.29 pm): It is a great privilege to ...

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

Speech By Samuel O'Connor MEMBER FOR BONNEY Record of Proceedings, 23 June 2022 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL APPROPRIATION BILL REVENUE LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr O’CONNOR (Bonney—LNP) (12.21 am): Representing the community I call home is a great ...

Appropriation (Parliament) Bill; Appropriation Bill: Consideration in Detail (Cognate Debate); Appropriation Bill; Economics and Governance Committee, Report
16/8/2022

Speech By Samuel O'Connor MEMBER FOR BONNEY Record of Proceedings, 16 August 2022 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL APPROPRIATION BILL Consideration in Detail (Cognate Debate) Appropriation Bill Economics and Governance Committee, Report Mr O’CONNOR ...

Appropriation (Parliament) Bill; Appropriation Bill: Consideration in Detail (Cognate Debate); Appropriation Bill; Health and Environment Committee, Report
16/8/2022

Speech By Samuel O'Connor MEMBER FOR BONNEY Record of Proceedings, 16 August 2022 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL APPROPRIATION BILL Consideration in Detail (Cognate Debate) Appropriation Bill Health and Environment Committee, Report Mr O’CONNOR (Bonney—LNP) ...

Adjournment
30/3/2022

Speech By Samuel O'Connor MEMBER FOR BONNEY Record of Proceedings, 30 March 2022 ADJOURNMENT Great Barrier Reef Mr O’CONNOR (Bonney—LNP) (6.40 pm): With UNESCO scientists on a monitoring trip to our state over the last week, tonight I want to talk about ...

Adjournment
10/5/2022

Speech By Samuel O'Connor MEMBER FOR BONNEY Record of Proceedings, 10 May 2022 ADJOURNMENT Second M1, Delays Mr O’CONNOR (Bonney—LNP) (7.24 pm): Having an alternative to the M1 for local traffic is the biggest infrastructure need for the central and ...

Health and Environment Committee : Report, Motion to Take Note
12/5/2022

Speech By Samuel O'Connor MEMBER FOR BONNEY Record of Proceedings, 12 May 2022 HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE Report, Motion to Take Note Mr O’CONNOR (Bonney—LNP) (3.27 pm): I start by thanking my fellow committee members, our excellent committee staff and ...

Motion : Revocation and Dedication of Protected Areas
25/5/2022

Speech By Samuel O'Connor MEMBER FOR BONNEY Record of Proceedings, 25 May 2022 MOTION Revocation and Dedication of Protected Areas Mr O’CONNOR (Bonney—LNP) (2.52 pm): As the shadow environment minister, I will confirm that the Liberal National Party does not ...

Private Members' Statement
26/5/2022

Speech By Samuel O'Connor MEMBER FOR BONNEY Record of Proceedings, 26 May 2022 PRIVATE MEMBERS' STATEMENT Floods, Recovery Assistance Mr O’CONNOR (Bonney—LNP) (2.19 pm): Many members have discussed the impact of the recent floods on Queenslanders. We need ...

Animal Care and Protection Amendment Bill
1/12/2022

Speech By Samuel O'Connor MEMBER FOR BONNEY Record of Proceedings, 1 December 2022 ANIMAL CARE AND PROTECTION AMENDMENT BILL Mr O’CONNOR (Bonney—LNP) (4.34 pm): Like other members have, from the outset I will declare for transparency that I am the proud ...

Health Practitioner Regulation National Law and Other Legislation Amendment Bill
13/10/2022

Speech By Samuel O'Connor MEMBER FOR BONNEY Record of Proceedings, 13 October 2022 HEALTH PRACTITIONER REGULATION NATIONAL LAW AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr O’CONNOR (Bonney—LNP) (2.15 pm): Most of the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law ...

Private Members' Statement
14/10/2022

Speech By Samuel O'Connor MEMBER FOR BONNEY Record of Proceedings, 14 October 2022 PRIVATE MEMBERS' STATEMENT QPlas Mr O’CONNOR (Bonney—LNP) (2.56 pm): The government has an issue with delivering the environmental announcements they make. The $100 million ...

Public Health and Other Legislation (COVID-19 Management) Amendment Bill
25/10/2022

Speech By Samuel O'Connor MEMBER FOR BONNEY Record of Proceedings, 25 October 2022 PUBLIC HEALTH AND OTHER LEGISLATION (COVID-19 MANAGEMENT) AMENDMENT BILL Mr O’CONNOR (Bonney—LNP) (6.03 pm): I will start by thanking my fellow committee members and our ...

Adjournment
27/10/2022

Speech By Samuel O'Connor MEMBER FOR BONNEY Record of Proceedings, 27 October 2022 ADJOURNMENT Labrador Tigers Football Club Mr O’CONNOR (Bonney—LNP) (8.42 pm): The federal budget told a story of cuts for Queensland, but at least one project was spared the ...

Environmental and Other Legislation (Reversal of Great Barrier Reef Protection Measures) Amendment Bill
22/2/2022

Speech By Samuel O'Connor MEMBER FOR BONNEY Record of Proceedings, 22 February 2022 ENVIRONMENTAL AND OTHER LEGISLATION (REVERSAL OF GREAT BARRIER REEF PROTECTION MEASURES) AMENDMENT BILL Mr O’CONNOR (Bonney—LNP) (6.26 pm): From the outset, I make it clear ...

Adjournment
15/3/2022

Speech By Samuel O'Connor MEMBER FOR BONNEY Record of Proceedings, 15 March 2022 ADJOURNMENT Coomera Connector Mr O’CONNOR (Bonney—LNP) (7.17 pm): Since I was born in 1991 the Gold Coast’s population has more than doubled. We are Queensland’s second-largest ...

Motion : Queensland Floods
16/3/2022

Speech By Samuel O'Connor MEMBER FOR BONNEY Record of Proceedings, 16 March 2022 MOTION Queensland Floods Mr O’CONNOR (Bonney—LNP) (2.35 pm): I rise to add my voice in support of this motion. Fortunately my part of the Gold Coast was spared, but I know I ...

Small Business Commissioner Bill
17/3/2022

Speech By Samuel O'Connor MEMBER FOR BONNEY Record of Proceedings, 17 March 2022 SMALL BUSINESS COMMISSIONER BILL Mr O’CONNOR (Bonney—LNP) (5.55 pm): I rise in support of making the Small Business Commissioner permanent and to support the shadow minister’s ...

Small Business Commissioner Bill
29/3/2022

Speech By Samuel O'Connor MEMBER FOR BONNEY Record of Proceedings, 29 March 2022 SMALL BUSINESS COMMISSIONER BILL Mr O’CONNOR (Bonney—LNP) (11.56 am), continuing: To continue my contribution, the permanent commissioner and their office will improve their ...

Adjournment
9/11/2022

Speech By Samuel O'Connor MEMBER FOR BONNEY Record of Proceedings, 9 November 2022 ADJOURNMENT Knife Crime Mr O’CONNOR (Bonney—LNP) (8.54 pm): Three years ago next month, Jack Beasley was murdered in the middle of Surfers Paradise at just 17 years of age. ...

Motion : Revocation and Dedication of Protected Areas and State Forest Areas (Cognate Debate)
10/11/2022

Speech By Samuel O'Connor MEMBER FOR BONNEY Record of Proceedings, 10 November 2022 MOTION Revocation and Dedication of Protected Areas and State Forest Areas (Cognate Debate) Mr O’CONNOR (Bonney—LNP) (11.24 am): That is most of the House, I think! The ...

Matters of Public Interest
29/11/2022

Speech By Samuel O'Connor MEMBER FOR BONNEY Record of Proceedings, 29 November 2022 MATTERS OF PUBLIC INTEREST Pioneer-Burdekin Pumped Hydro Project Mr O’CONNOR (Bonney—LNP) (2.36 pm): This morning I asked the environment minister about the role her ...

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

Speech By Samuel O'Connor MEMBER FOR BONNEY Record of Proceedings, 13 February 2024 SUMMARY OFFENCES (PREVENTION OF KNIFE CRIME) AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr O’CONNOR (Bonney—LNP) (12.37 pm): At the start of my contribution, I put on the record ...

Queensland Climate Transition Bill
13/2/2024

Speech By Samuel O'Connor MEMBER FOR BONNEY Record of Proceedings, 13 February 2024 QUEENSLAND CLIMATE TRANSITION BILL Mr O’CONNOR (Bonney—LNP) (5.41 pm): I will begin my contribution by confirming that the Liberal National Party will not be supporting the ...

Adjournment
15/2/2024

Speech By Samuel O'Connor MEMBER FOR BONNEY Record of Proceedings, 15 February 2024 ADJOURNMENT Parole Board Queensland Mr O’CONNOR (Bonney—LNP) (6.22 pm): I rise to seek answers about how victims of crime are treated by the Parole Board Queensland. Brett ...

Criminal Law (Coercive Control and Affirmative Consent) and Other Legislation Amendment Bill; Criminal Code and Other Legislation (Double Jeopardy Excdeption and Subsequent Appeals) Amendment Bill
6/3/2024

Speech By Samuel O'Connor MEMBER FOR BONNEY Record of Proceedings, 6 March 2024 CRIMINAL LAW (COERCIVE CONTROL AND AFFIRMATIVE CONSENT) AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL; CRIMINAL CODE AND OTHER LEGISLATION (DOUBLE JEOPARDY EXCEPTION AND SUBSEQUENT ...

Adjournment
6/3/2024

Speech By Samuel O'Connor MEMBER FOR BONNEY Record of Proceedings, 6 March 2024 ADJOURNMENT Edwards, Mr T Mr O’CONNOR (Bonney—LNP) (7.01 pm): On 16 February my grandfather—my Papa—Tom Edwards passed away peacefully in his sleep. I rise to honour him tonight ...

Private Member's Statement
7/3/2024

Speech By Samuel O'Connor MEMBER FOR BONNEY Record of Proceedings, 7 March 2024 PRIVATE MEMBER'S STATEMENT Far North Queensland, Tourism Mr O’CONNOR (Bonney—LNP) (2.25 pm): Many tourism operators in Far North Queensland are still struggling in the wake of ...

Energy (Renewable Transformation and Jobs) Bill; Clean Economy Jobs Bill
17/4/2024

Speech By Samuel O'Connor MEMBER FOR BONNEY Record of Proceedings, 17 April 2024 ENERGY (RENEWABLE TRANSFORMATION AND JOBS) BILL; CLEAN ECONOMY JOBS BILL Mr O’CONNOR (Bonney—LNP) (12.39 pm): As shadow environment minister, my contribution to this cognate ...

Victims' Commissioner and Sexual Violence Review Board Bill
30/4/2024

Speech By Samuel O'Connor MEMBER FOR BONNEY Record of Proceedings, 30 April 2024 VICTIMS' COMMISSIONER AND SEXUAL VIOLENCE REVIEW BOARD BILL Mr O’CONNOR (Bonney—LNP) (4.06 pm): Domestic and family violence is far too common in my community on the Gold Coast. ...

Environmental Protection (Powers and Penalties) and Other Legislation Amendment Bill
2/5/2024

Speech By Samuel O'Connor MEMBER FOR BONNEY Record of Proceedings, 2 May 2024 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION (POWERS AND PENALTIES) AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr O’CONNOR (Bonney—LNP) (5.08 pm): I rise to make to a contribution as not only the shadow ...

Adjournment
2/5/2024

Speech By Samuel O'Connor MEMBER FOR BONNEY Record of Proceedings, 2 May 2024 ADJOURNMENT Arundel Hills Redevelopment Mr O’CONNOR (Bonney—LNP) (6.06 pm): Tonight, I urge the planning minister to not go ahead with the proposed call-in of the Arundel Hills ...

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

Speech By Samuel O'Connor MEMBER FOR BONNEY Record of Proceedings, 22 May 2024 RESIDENTIAL TENANCIES AND ROOMING ACCOMMODATION AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL; MANUFACTURED HOMES (RESIDENTIAL PARKS) AMENDMENT BILL Mr O’CONNOR (Bonney—LNP) (8.19 ...

Youth Justice (Monitoring Devices) Amendment Bill
1/4/2025

Speech By Hon. Samuel O'Connor MEMBER FOR BONNEY Record of Proceedings, 1 April 2025 YOUTH JUSTICE (MONITORING DEVICES) AMENDMENT BILL Hon. ST O’CONNOR (Bonney—LNP) (Minister for Housing and Public Works and Minister for Youth) (7.38 pm): I rise in support ...

Brisbane Olympic and Paralympic Games Arrangements and Other Legislation Bill
28/11/2024

Speech By Hon. Samuel O'Connor MEMBER FOR BONNEY Record of Proceedings, 28 November 2024 BRISBANE OLYMPIC AND PARALYMPIC GAMES ARRANGEMENTS AND OTHER LEGISLATION BILL Hon. ST O’CONNOR (Bonney—LNP) (Minister for Housing and Public Works and Minister for ...

Motion
12/6/2024

Speech By Samuel O'Connor MEMBER FOR BONNEY Record of Proceedings, 12 June 2024 MOTION Far North Queensland, Infrastructure Mr O’CONNOR (Bonney—LNP) (5.49 pm): I rise in support of the shadow transport minister’s motion. No-one in the Barron River ...

Appropriation (Parliament) Bill; Appropriation Bill; Revenue and Other Legislation Amendment Bill; State Financial Instructions and Metway Merger Amendment Bill
14/6/2024

Speech By Samuel O'Connor MEMBER FOR BONNEY Record of Proceedings, 14 June 2024 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILL; REVENUE AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL; STATE FINANCIAL INSTRUCTIONS AND METWAY MERGER AMENDMENT BILL Mr O’CONNOR ...

Appropriation (Parliament) Bill; Appropriation Bill
20/8/2024

Speech By Samuel O'Connor MEMBER FOR BONNEY Record of Proceedings, 20 August 2024 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL APPROPRIATION BILL APPR OPR IATION (PARL IAMENT) B ILL; APPR OPRIATION BILL Consideration in Detail (Cognate Debate) Appropriation Bill ...

Motion
20/8/2024

Speech By Samuel O'Connor MEMBER FOR BONNEY Record of Proceedings, 20 August 2024 MOTION Revocation and Dedication of Protected Areas Mr O’CONNOR (Bonney—LNP) (12.10 pm): I will make a relatively brief contribution to the revocation and dedication of ...

Appropriation (Parliament) Bill; Appropriation Bill
20/8/2024

Speech By Samuel O'Connor MEMBER FOR BONNEY Record of Proceedings, 20 August 2024 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL APPROPRIATION BILL APPR OPR IATION (PARL IAMENT) B ILL; APPR OPRIATION BILL Consideration in Detail (Cognate Debate) Appropriation Bill ...

Ministerial Statement
2/4/2025

Speech By Hon. Samuel O'Connor MEMBER FOR BONNEY Record of Proceedings, 2 April 2025 MINISTERIAL STATEMENT Knife Crime, Jack’s Law Hon. ST O’CONNOR (Bonney—LNP) (Minister for Housing and Public Works and Minister for Youth) (2.15 pm): On Friday, 13 December ...

Motion; Olympic and Paralympic Games, Delivery Plan
2/4/2025

Speech By Hon. Samuel O'Connor MEMBER FOR BONNEY Record of Proceedings, 2 April 2025 MOTION Olympic and Paralympic Games, Delivery Plan Hon. ST O’CONNOR (Bonney—LNP) (Minister for Housing and Public Works and Minister for Youth) (4.32 pm): I think the ...

Queensland Productivity Commission Bill
12/3/2025

Speech By Hon. Samuel O'Connor MEMBER FOR BONNEY Record of Proceedings, 12 March 2025 QUEENSLAND PRODUCTIVITY COMMISSION BILL Hon. ST O’CONNOR (Bonney—LNP) (Minister for Housing and Public Works and Minister for Youth) (5.49 pm): I rise in strong support of ...

Ministerial Statement
12/3/2025

Speech By Hon. Samuel O'Connor MEMBER FOR BONNEY Record of Proceedings, 12 March 2025 MINISTERIAL STATEMENT South-East Queensland, Weather Events Hon. ST O’CONNOR (Bonney—LNP) (Minister for Housing and Public Works and Minister for Youth) (10.15 am): ...

Appropriation (Parliament) (Supplementary 2023-2024) Bill; Appropriation (Supplementary 2023-2024) Bill
13/3/2025

Speech By Hon. Samuel O'Connor MEMBER FOR BONNEY Record of Proceedings, 13 March 2025 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) (SUPPLEMENTARY 2023-2024) BILL; APPROPRIATION (SUPPLEMENTARY 2023-2024) BILL Hon. ST O’CONNOR (Bonney—LNP) (Minister for Housing and Public Works ...

Adjournment
1/5/2025

Speech By Hon. Samuel O'Connor MEMBER FOR BONNEY Record of Proceedings, 1 May 2025 ADJOURNMENT Coomera Hospital Hon. ST O’CONNOR (Bonney—LNP) (Minister for Housing and Public Works and Minister for Youth) (9.15 pm): Last week the Crisafulli government ...

Making Queensland Safer Bill
11/12/2024

Speech By Hon. Samuel O'Connor MEMBER FOR BONNEY Record of Proceedings, 11 December 2024 MAKING QUEENSLAND SAFER BILL Hon. ST O’CONNOR (Bonney—LNP) (Minister for Housing and Public Works and Minister for Youth) (5.06 pm): Today I rise to support the Making ...

Ministerial Statement
18/2/2025

Speech By Hon. Samuel O'Connor MEMBER FOR BONNEY Record of Proceedings, 18 February 2025 MINISTERIAL STATEMENT North Queensland, Weather Events Hon. ST O’CONNOR (Bonney—LNP) (Minister for Housing and Public Works and Minister for Youth) (10.04 am): The ...

Revenue Legislation Amendment Bill
19/2/2025

Speech By Hon. Samuel O'Connor MEMBER FOR BONNEY Record of Proceedings, 19 February 2025 REVENUE LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Hon. ST O’CONNOR (Bonney—LNP) (Minister for Housing and Public Works and Minister for Youth) (8.39 pm): I rise in strong support of ...

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

Speech By Samuel O'Connor MEMBER FOR BONNEY Record of Proceedings, 11 June 2024 HELP TO BUY (COMMONWEALTH POWERS) BILL Mr O’CONNOR (Bonney—LNP) (5.35 pm): Queensland has the lowest rate of home ownership in the nation, at just 64 per cent. Under Labor, fewer ...

Resources Safety and Health Legislation Amendment Bill; Mineral and Energy Resources and Other Legislation Amendment Bill
12/6/2024

Speech By Samuel O'Connor MEMBER FOR BONNEY Record of Proceedings, 12 June 2024 RESOURCES SAFETY AND HEALTH LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL; MINERAL AND ENERGY RESOURCES AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr O’CONNOR (Bonney—LNP) (2.57 pm): As the shadow ...

Ministerial Statement
12/12/2024

Speech By Hon. Samuel O'Connor MEMBER FOR BONNEY Record of Proceedings, 12 December 2024 MINISTERIAL STATEMENT Housing and Homelessness Hon. ST O’CONNOR (Bonney—LNP) (Minister for Housing and Public Works and Minister for Youth) (10.04 am): I rise today to ...

Ministerial Statement
20/2/2025

Speech By Hon. Samuel O'Connor MEMBER FOR BONNEY Record of Proceedings, 20 February 2025 MINISTERIAL STATEMENT Housing Supply Hon. ST O’CONNOR (Bonney—LNP) (Minister for Housing and Public Works and Minister for Youth) (10.15 am): After a decade of Labor, ...

Private Member's Statement
20/2/2025

Speech By Hon. Samuel O'Connor MEMBER FOR BONNEY Record of Proceedings, 20 February 2025 PRIVATE MEMBER'S STATEMENT Night-life Economy Hon. ST O’CONNOR (Bonney—LNP) (Minister for Housing and Public Works and Minister for Youth) (2.41 pm): Queensland’s ...

Ministerial Statement
30/4/2025

Speech By Hon. Samuel O'Connor MEMBER FOR BONNEY Record of Proceedings, 30 April 2025 MINISTERIAL STATEMENT Social and Affordable Housing Hon. ST O’CONNOR (Bonney—LNP) (Minister for Housing and Public Works and Minister for Youth) (2.16 pm): The most ...

Ministerial Statement
22/5/2025

Speech By Hon. Samuel O'Connor MEMBER FOR BONNEY Record of Proceedings, 22 May 2025 MINISTERIAL STATEMENT Homelessness Ministerial Advisory Council Hon. ST O’CONNOR (Bonney—LNP) (Minister for Housing and Public Works and Minister for Youth) (10.07 am): ...

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