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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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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. ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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) ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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) ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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; ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...