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Motion
3/12/2015

Speech By Scott Stewart MEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLE Record of Proceedings, 3 December 2015 MOTION Mr STEWART (Townsville—ALP) (6.16 pm): This is a desperate opposition. This is an opposition that is showing reckless disregard for the safety of Queenslanders. ...

Education, Tourism and Small Business Committee
17/9/2015

Speech By Scott Stewart MEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLE Record of Proceedings, 17 September 2015 EDUCATION, TOURISM AND SMALL BUSINESS COMMITTEE Addendum to Report Mr STEWART (Townsville—ALP) (10.36 am): I lay upon the table of the House an addendum to report No. ...

National Injury Insurance Scheme (Queensland) Bill
26/5/2016

Speech By Scott Stewart MEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLE Record of Proceedings, 26 May 2016 NATIONAL INJURY INSURANCE SCHEME (QUEENSLAND) BILL Mr STEWART (Townsville—ALP) (3.25 pm): I rise to speak in support of the National Injury Insurance Scheme (Queensland) ...

Motion: Youth Unemployment
15/6/2016

Speech By Scott Stewart MEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLE Record of Proceedings, 15 June 2016 MOTION: YOUTH UNEMPLOYMENT Mr STEWART (Townsville—ALP) (6.06 pm): I rise to oppose this motion. On all measures of jobs and employment, those opposite failed. Let us look ...

Appropriation (Parliament) Bill; Appropriation Bill; Duties and Other Legislation Amendment Bill
16/6/2016

Speech By Scott Stewart MEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLE Record of Proceedings, 16 June 2016 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILL; DUTIES AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr STEWART (Townsville—ALP) (9.05 pm): I live in and represent a very ...

Youth Justice and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2015; Youth Justice and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2016
17/6/2016

Speech By Scott Stewart MEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLE Record of Proceedings, 17 June 2016 YOUTH JUSTICE AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL 2015; YOUTH JUSTICE AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL 2016 Mr STEWART (Townsville—ALP) (11.38 pm): I rise to speak in ...

Matters of Public Interest
16/2/2016

Speech By Scott Stewart MEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLE Record of Proceedings, 16 February 2016 MATTERS OF PUBLIC INTEREST Queensland Nickel Mr STEWART (Townsville—ALP) (12.04 pm): On 15 February 1866, the municipality of Townsville was proclaimed by Sir George ...

Scott_Stewart-Townsville-20160217-967887564999.pdf
17/2/2016

Speech By Scott Stewart MEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLE Record of Proceedings, 17 February 2016 TACKLING ALCOHOL-FUELLED VIOLENCE LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL; LIQUOR AND FAIR TRADING LEGISLATION (RED TAPE REDUCTION) AMENDMENT BILL Mr STEWART (Townsville—ALP) (11.14 ...

Adjournment
23/2/2016

Speech By Scott Stewart MEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLE Record of Proceedings, 23 February 2016 ADJOURNMENT Townsville, Crocodile Capture Mr STEWART (Townsville—ALP) (9.16 pm): I rise this evening to tell a story of man versus beast—a monster from the deep, if I ...

Further Education and Training (Training Ombudsman) and Another Act Amendment Bill
24/2/2016

Speech By Scott Stewart MEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLE Record of Proceedings, 24 February 2016 FURTHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING (TRAINING OMBUDSMAN) AND ANOTHER ACT AMENDMENT BILL Mr STEWART (Townsville—ALP) (4.39 pm): I rise to speak in support of the Further ...

Adjournment
15/3/2016

Speech By Scott Stewart MEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLE Record of Proceedings, 15 March 2016 ADJOURNMENT Queensland Nickel Mr STEWART (Townsville—ALP) (10.01 pm): The name Clive Palmer is a name taken in vain in Townsville at the moment. Locals sometimes use a ...

Health Legislation Amendment Bill
15/3/2016

Speech By Scott Stewart MEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLE Record of Proceedings, 15 March 2016 HEALTH LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr STEWART (Townsville—ALP) (3.00 pm): I rise today to support the Health Legislation Amendment Bill 2015 as it supports government ...

Plumbing and Drainage and Other Legislation Amendment Bill
17/3/2016

Speech By Scott Stewart MEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLE Record of Proceedings, 17 March 2016 PLUMBING AND DRAINAGE AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr STEWART (Townsville—ALP) (5.45 pm): I rise today to support the bill before the House, the Plumbing and ...

Retail Shop Leases Amendment Bill
10/5/2016

Speech By Scott Stewart MEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLE Record of Proceedings, 10 May 2016 RETAIL SHOP LEASES AMENDMENT BILL Mr STEWART (Townsville—ALP) (3.46 pm): Today I rise to speak in support of the Retail Shop Leases Amendment Bill 2015. As the committee ...

Education, Tourism, Innovation and Small Business Committee
12/5/2016

Speech By Scott Stewart MEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLE Record of Proceedings, 12 May 2016 EDUCATION, TOURISM, INNOVATION AND SMALL BUSINESS COMMITTEE Mr STEWART (Townsville—ALP) (11.45 am): I rise today to speak to report No. 12 of the Education, Tourism, ...

Motion: Mining Industry
12/5/2016

Speech By Scott Stewart MEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLE Record of Proceedings, 12 May 2016 MOTION: MINING INDUSTRY Mr STEWART (Townsville—ALP) (6.06 pm): This government supports the Adani project. We have supported this project from the beginning and we will ...

Appropriation (Parliament) Bill; Appropriation Bill
16/8/2016

Speech By Scott Stewart MEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLE Record of Proceedings, 16 August 2016 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILL Mr STEWART (Townsville—ALP) (8.51 pm): I rise this evening to speak to report No. 16 of the Education, Tourism, ...

Matter of Public Interest
24/5/2016

Speech By Scott Stewart MEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLE Record of Proceedings, 24 May 2016 MATTER OF PUBLIC INTEREST Townsville Electorate, Federal Election Mr STEWART (Townsville—ALP) (11.43 am): You would have to be living under a rock to not know that there is ...

Adjournment
14/6/2017

Speech By Scott Stewart MEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLE Record of Proceedings, 14 June 2017 ADJOURNMENT Palm Island, 60th Anniversary of 1957 Strike Mr STEWART (Townsville—ALP) (8.50 pm): I rise this evening to talk about the Palm Island commemorations of the 60th ...

Appropriation (Parliament) Bill; Appropriation Bill; Revenue Legislation Amendment Bill
15/6/2017

Speech By Scott Stewart MEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLE Record of Proceedings, 15 June 2017 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILL; REVENUE LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr STEWART (Townsville—ALP) (10.46 pm): I rise to speak to the 2017-18 budget handed ...

Appropriation (Parliament) Bill; Appropriation Bill: Education, Tourism, Innovation and Small Business Committee
8/8/2017

Speech By Scott Stewart MEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLE Record of Proceedings, 8 August 2017 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILL: EDUCATION, TOURISM, INNOVATION AND SMALL BUSINESS COMMITTEE Mr STEWART (Townsville—ALP) (8.29 pm): This evening I rise to ...

Child Protection (Offender Reporting) and Other Legislation Amendment Bill
11/5/2017

Speech By Scott Stewart MEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLE Record of Proceedings, 11 May 2017 CHILD PROTECTION (OFFENDER REPORTING) AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr STEWART (Townsville—ALP) (12.50 pm): I rise this afternoon to speak in support of this bill, which ...

Motion Palaszczuk Labor Government, Infrastructure
11/5/2017

Speech By Scott Stewart MEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLE Record of Proceedings, 11 May 2017 MOTION Palaszczuk Labor Government, Infrastructure Mr STEWART (Townsville—ALP) (5.31 pm): It is interesting that those opposite want to come in here and lecture us about ...

Matter of Public Interest
23/5/2017

Speech By Scott Stewart MEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLE Record of Proceedings, 23 May 2017 MATTER OF PUBLIC INTEREST Townsville, Business Advisory Council Mr STEWART (Townsville—ALP) (11.53 am): On Wednesday last week it was our pleasure to host the Premier and the ...

Police Powers and Responsibilities (Commonwealth Games) Amendment Bill
25/5/2017

Speech By Scott Stewart MEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLE Record of Proceedings, 25 May 2017 POLICE POWERS AND RESPONSIBILITIES (COMMONWEALTH GAMES) AMENDMENT BILL Mr STEWART (Townsville—ALP) (3.44 pm): I rise today to speak in support of the Police Powers and ...

Matter of Public Interest
14/2/2017

Speech By Scott Stewart MEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLE Record of Proceedings, 14 February 2017 MATTER OF PUBLIC INTEREST Townsville Electorate Mr STEWART (Townsville—ALP) (12.43 pm): I rise today to provide the House with an update of the successes made in Townsville ...

Adjournment
28/2/2017

Speech By Scott Stewart MEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLE Record of Proceedings, 28 February 2017 ADJOURNMENT Townsville Central State School, Pedestrian Crossing Mr STEWART (Townsville—ALP) (8.41 pm): I rise tonight to speak of the improvements to the Townsville ...

Motion Queensland Labor Party, Mount Coot-tha Branch
21/3/2017

Speech By Scott Stewart MEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLE Record of Proceedings, 21 March 2017 MOTION Queensland Labor Party, Mount Coot-tha Branch Mr STEWART (Townsville—ALP) (6.05 pm): I rise to oppose the motion because when it comes to the resources sector in ...

Matters of Public Interest
21/3/2017

Speech By Scott Stewart MEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLE Record of Proceedings, 21 March 2017 MATTERS OF PUBLIC INTEREST Operation Oscar Merchant Mr STEWART (Townsville—ALP) (12.13 pm): I would also like to acknowledge Harmony Day today, particularly as my wife has ...

Corrective Services (Parole Board) and Other Legislation Amendment Bill
9/5/2017

Speech By Scott Stewart MEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLE Record of Proceedings, 9 May 2017 CORRECTIVE SERVICES (PAROLE BOARD) AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr STEWART (Townsville—ALP) (3.57 pm): I doubt if anyone living in Townsville will ever forget that ...

Adjournment
10/5/2017

Speech By Scott Stewart MEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLE Record of Proceedings, 10 May 2017 ADJOURNMENT Battle of the Coral Sea Mr STEWART (Townsville—ALP) (10.56 pm): Just five months after Japan had entered World War II and two months after capturing Singapore, ...

Matters of Public Interest
22/8/2017

Speech By Scott Stewart MEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLE Record of Proceedings, 22 August 2017 MATTERS OF PUBLIC INTEREST North Queensland Stadium Mr STEWART (Townsville—ALP) (3.23 pm): I rise today to inform the House that the groundwork on the Townsville stadium has ...

Adjournment
6/9/2017

Speech By Scott Stewart MEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLE Record of Proceedings, 6 September 2017 ADJOURNMENT Prostate Cancer Awareness Month Mr STEWART (Townsville—ALP) (10.58 pm): Earlier today a Project Red Socks kit was delivered to each member’s office. This kit ...

University Legislation Amendment Bill
10/10/2017

Speech By Scott Stewart MEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLE Record of Proceedings, 10 October 2017 UNIVERSITY LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr STEWART (Townsville—ALP) (3.50 pm): I rise today to speak in support of the University Legislation Amendment Bill 2017 and as chair ...

Adjournment
10/10/2017

Speech By Scott Stewart MEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLE Record of Proceedings, 10 October 2017 ADJOURNMENT Salvation Army Mr STEWART (Townsville—ALP) (8.18 pm): As the member for Townsville, one of the highlights in my role has been announcing last year, on behalf of ...

Corrective Services (No Body, No Parole) Amendment Bill
9/8/2017

Speech By Scott Stewart MEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLE Record of Proceedings, 9 August 2017 CORRECTIVE SERVICES (NO BODY, NO PAROLE) AMENDMENT BILL Mr STEWART (Townsville—ALP) (5.32 pm): I have no doubt that anyone living in Townsville will never forget the fateful ...

Education (Accreditation of Non-State Schools) Bill
10/8/2017

Speech By Scott Stewart MEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLE Record of Proceedings, 10 August 2017 EDUCATION (ACCREDITATION OF NON-STATE SCHOOLS) BILL Mr STEWART (Townsville—ALP) (11.56 am): Today I rise to speak in support of the Education (Accreditation of Non-State ...

Motion Schools, Drugs and Weapons
10/8/2017

Speech By Scott Stewart MEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLE Record of Proceedings, 10 August 2017 MOTION Schools, Drugs and Weapons Mr STEWART (Townsville—ALP) (5.19 pm): Earlier today I rose, along with several other members in this House, to speak on the Education ...

Water (Local Management Arrangements) Amendment Bill
16/2/2017

Speech By Scott Stewart MEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLE Record of Proceedings, 16 February 2017 WATER (LOCAL MANAGEMENT ARRANGEMENTS) AMENDMENT BILL Mr STEWART (Townsville—ALP) (4.20 pm): I rise today to give my support for the Water (Local Management Arrangements) ...

Education, Tourism, Innovation and Small Business Committee
11/5/2017

Speech By Scott Stewart MEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLE Record of Proceedings, 11 May 2017 EDUCATION, TOURISM, INNOVATION AND SMALL BUSINESS COMMITTEE Report, Motion to Take Note Mr STEWART (Townsville—ALP) (11.34 am): I move— That the House takes note of the ...

Adjournment
8/8/2017

Speech By Scott Stewart MEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLE Record of Proceedings, 8 August 2017 ADJOURNMENT Townsville, Water Security Mr STEWART (Townsville—ALP) (11.47 pm): I rise this evening to talk about the Palaszczuk government’s commitment of $225 million to ...

Adjournment
24/10/2017

Speech By Scott Stewart MEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLE Record of Proceedings, 24 October 2017 ADJOURNMENT World Teachers’ Day Mr STEWART (Townsville—ALP) (6.47 pm): I wish the House a happy State Education Week. It is a great week and one that I get very excited ...

Education, Tourism, Innovation and Small Business Committee
26/10/2017

Speech By Scott Stewart MEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLE Record of Proceedings, 26 October 2017 EDUCATION, TOURISM, INNOVATION AND SMALL BUSINESS COMMITTEE Report, Motion to Take Note Mr STEWART (Townsville—ALP) (12.37 pm): I move— That the House take note of the ...

Grammar Schools Bill
12/10/2016

Speech By Scott Stewart MEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLE Record of Proceedings, 12 October 2016 GRAMMAR SCHOOLS BILL Mr STEWART (Townsville—ALP) (4.21 pm): I rise today to support the Grammar Schools Bill 2016 as the chair of the Education, Tourism, Innovation and ...

Gene Technology (Queensland) Bill
13/10/2016

Speech By Scott Stewart MEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLE Record of Proceedings, 13 October 2016 GENE TECHNOLOGY (QUEENSLAND) BILL Mr STEWART (Townsville—ALP) (3.23 pm): It gives me great pleasure to rise to support the Gene Technology (Queensland) Bill 2016 as ...

Adjournment
2/11/2016

Speech By Scott Stewart MEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLE Record of Proceedings, 2 November 2016 ADJOURNMENT James, Miss E Mr STEWART (Townsville—ALP) (11.32 pm): I rise this evening to present an extract of an essay written by Elena James, a year 10 student from ...

Workers' Compensation and Rehabilitation (National Injury Insurance Scheme) Amendment Bill
30/8/2016

Speech By Scott Stewart MEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLE Record of Proceedings, 30 August 2016 WORKERS' COMPENSATION AND REHABILITATION (NATIONAL INJURY INSURANCE SCHEME) AMENDMENT BILL Mr STEWART (Townsville—ALP) (7.53 pm): This evening I rise to speak in support ...

Adjournment
31/8/2016

Speech By Scott Stewart MEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLE Record of Proceedings, 31 August 2016 ADJOURNMENT Pimlico State High School, Fanfare Mr STEWART (Townsville—ALP) (11.19 pm): It gives me great pleasure to rise this evening to talk about Pimlico State High ...

Education and Other Legislation Amendment Bill
1/9/2016

Speech By Scott Stewart MEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLE Record of Proceedings, 1 September 2016 EDUCATION AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr STEWART (Townsville—ALP) (11.55 am): I rise to speak in support of the Education and Other Legislation Amendment Bill ...

Youth Justice and Other Legislation (Inclusion of 17-year-old Persons) Amendment Bill
3/11/2016

Speech By Scott Stewart MEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLE Record of Proceedings, 3 November 2016 YOUTH JUSTICE AND OTHER LEGISLATION (INCLUSION OF 17-YEAR-OLD PERSONS) AMENDMENT BILL Mr STEWART (Townsville—ALP) (3.38 pm): I rise to support the Youth Justice and ...

Limitations of Actions (Institutional Child Sexual Abuse) and Other Legislation Amendment Bill; Limitation of Actions and Other Legislation (Child Abuse Civil Proceedings) Amendment Bill
8/11/2016

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

Adjournment
8/11/2016

Speech By Scott Stewart MEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLE Record of Proceedings, 8 November 2016 ADJOURNMENT Townsville State High School, Valedictory Mr STEWART (Townsville—ALP) (8.53 pm): I rise this evening in this adjournment debate to present an excerpt from ...

Education, Tourism, Innovation and Small Business Committee: Report, Motion to Take Note
10/11/2016

Speech By Scott Stewart MEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLE Record of Proceedings, 10 November 2016 EDUCATION, TOURISM, INNOVATION AND SMALL BUSINESS COMMITTEE: REPORT, MOTION TO TAKE NOTE Mr STEWART (Townsville—ALP) (11.41 am): I move— That the House takes note of ...

Matters of Public Interest
13/9/2016

Speech By Scott Stewart MEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLE Record of Proceedings, 13 September 2016 MATTERS OF PUBLIC INTEREST Social Cohesion Implementation Committee Mr STEWART (Townsville—ALP) (12.26 pm): I am pleased to inform the House on the progress of the ...

Motion: Crime
14/9/2016

Speech By Scott Stewart MEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLE Record of Proceedings, 14 September 2016 MOTION: CRIME Mr STEWART (Townsville—ALP) (6.23 pm): I rise to oppose this motion. The former LNP government has no credibility on policing. The Lock it or Lose it ...

Matters of Public Interest
11/10/2016

Speech By Scott Stewart MEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLE Record of Proceedings, 11 October 2016 MATTERS OF PUBLIC INTEREST Townsville, Community Cabinet Mr STEWART (Townsville—ALP) (11.49 am): It gives me great pleasure to stand in this chamber today and speak ...

Matters of Public Interest
16/8/2016

Speech By Scott Stewart MEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLE Record of Proceedings, 16 August 2016 MATTERS OF PUBLIC INTEREST Townsville Electorate, Innovation Mr STEWART (Townsville—ALP) (11.50 am): I rise today to make members of this House aware of the outstanding ...

Address-in-Reply
22/3/2018

Speech By Scott Stewart MEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLE Record of Proceedings, 22 March 2018 ADDRESS-IN-REPLY Mr STEWART (Townsville—ALP) (5.54 pm): Before I start my contribution on the address-in-reply, I want to explain my reasons for making it from the Premier’s ...

Address-in-Reply
1/5/2018

Speech By Scott Stewart MEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLE Record of Proceedings, 1 May 2018 ADDRESS-IN-REPLY Resumed from 22 March (see p. 736). Mr STEWART (Townsville—ALP) (2.56 pm), continuing: It is great to be on my feet again on the address-in-reply talking about ...

Matters of Public Interest
1/5/2018

Speech By Scott Stewart MEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLE Record of Proceedings, 1 May 2018 MATTERS OF PUBLIC INTEREST Port of Townsville Mr STEWART (Townsville—ALP) (2.40 pm): The Port of Townsville is the largest commercial port in north Australia and supplies a ...

Adjournment
15/5/2018

Speech By Scott Stewart MEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLE Record of Proceedings, 15 May 2018 ADJOURNMENT Federal Budget Mr STEWART (Townsville—ALP) (7.15 pm): Like the member for Jordan, I too eagerly anticipated the federal budget last Tuesday. Unfortunately I did not ...

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

Speech By Scott Stewart MEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLE Record of Proceedings, 15 June 2018 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILL; REVENUE LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL; BETTING TAX BILL Mr STEWART (Townsville—ALP) (5.35 pm): Over the past two days in this ...

Education (Overseas Students) Bill
6/3/2018

Speech By Scott Stewart MEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLE Record of Proceedings, 6 March 2018 EDUCATION (OVERSEAS STUDENTS) BILL Mr STEWART (Townsville—ALP) (3.37 pm): Before I start, I want to congratulate you, Mr Deputy Speaker McArdle, on your appointment to the role ...

Adjournment
6/3/2018

Speech By Scott Stewart MEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLE Record of Proceedings, 6 March 2018 ADJOURNMENT Townsville Stadium Mr STEWART (Townsville—ALP) (7.03 pm): This is an important week with many different events going on, but in Townsville none is more important ...

Matters of Public Interest
20/3/2018

Speech By Scott Stewart MEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLE Record of Proceedings, 20 March 2018 MATTERS OF PUBLIC INTEREST Townsville Electorate, Tourism Mr STEWART (Townsville—ALP) (2.52 pm): When you talk about Townsville the average person thinks about industry, the ...

Adjournment
21/8/2018

Speech By Scott Stewart MEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLE Record of Proceedings, 21 August 2018 ADJOURNMENT Evans, Ms E Mr STEWART (Townsville—ALP) (7.15 pm): I rise to speak about Ella Evans, a year 11 student at St Patrick’s College in Townsville. She is a Darumbal ...

Motion Independent Public Shools, Order for Production of Documents
22/8/2018

Speech By Scott Stewart MEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLE Record of Proceedings, 22 August 2018 MOTION Independent Public Schools, Order for Production of Documents Mr STEWART (Townsville—ALP) (5.15 pm): I rise to contribute to the debate. As the former principal of an ...

Matters of Public Interest
4/9/2018

Speech By Scott Stewart MEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLE Record of Proceedings, 4 September 2018 MATTERS OF PUBLIC INTEREST Project Red Socks Mr STEWART (Townsville—ALP) (2.20 pm): Early today a Project Red Socks kit was delivered to each member in the chamber, and ...

Adjournment
19/9/2018

Speech By Scott Stewart MEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLE Record of Proceedings, 19 September 2018 ADJOURNMENT Townsville Mr STEWART (Townsville—ALP) (7.22 pm): Last Thursday the Leader of the Opposition flew into Townsville with what the Townsville Bulletin has dubbed ...

Matter of Public Interest
13/11/2018

Speech By Scott Stewart MEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLE Record of Proceedings, 13 November 2018 MATTER OF PUBLIC INTEREST Townsville, Water Supply Mr STEWART (Townsville—ALP) (2.10 pm): There is no doubt that Townsville is a growing city and widely recognised as the ...

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

Speech By Scott Stewart MEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLE Record of Proceedings, 19 September 2018 NATIONAL REDRESS SCHEME FOR INSTITUTIONAL CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE (COMMONWEALTH POWERS) BILL Mr STEWART (Townsville—ALP) (3.22 pm): I stood in this House on 8 November 2016 and ...

Private Member's Statement
16/5/2019

Speech By Scott Stewart MEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLE Record of Proceedings, 16 May 2019 PRIVATE MEMBER'S STATEMENT Mining Industry Mr STEWART (Townsville—ALP) (2.51 pm): Mining has been a big part of my family tree for many generations. In fact, my ...

Private Member's Statement
12/6/2019

Speech By Scott Stewart MEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLE Record of Proceedings, 12 June 2019 PRIVATE MEMBER'S STATEMENT Townsville, Small Business Week Mr STEWART (Townsville—ALP) (2.15 pm): During Small Business Week, Minister Shannon Fentiman, the minister for small ...

Appropriation (Parliament) Bill; Appropriation Bill; Revenue and Other Legislation Amendment Bill
13/6/2019

Speech By Scott Stewart MEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLE Record of Proceedings, 13 June 2019 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILL; REVENUE AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr STEWART (Townsville—ALP) (10.40 pm): On Tuesday when the Deputy Premier and ...

Motion: Mine Safety, Parliamentary Inquiry
21/8/2019

Speech By Scott Stewart MEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLE Record of Proceedings, 21 August 2019 MOTION Mine Safety, Parliamentary Inquiry Mr STEWART (Townsville—ALP) (5.45 pm): The Palaszczuk government is investing in safety for Queensland’s mine and quarry workers. ...

Matter of Public Interest
3/9/2019

Speech By Scott Stewart MEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLE Record of Proceedings, 3 September 2019 MATTER OF PUBLIC INTEREST Townsville Electorate Mr STEWART (Townsville—ALP) (3.22 pm): I take this opportunity to welcome everyone to Townsville. I thank each and every ...

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

Speech By Scott Stewart MEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLE Record of Proceedings, 4 September 2019 TRANSPORT LEGISLATION (ROAD SAFETY AND OTHER MATTERS) AMENDMENT BILL Mr STEWART (Townsville—ALP) (11.05 am): I rise to speak in support of this bill. This bill addresses a ...

Adjournment
4/9/2019

Speech By Scott Stewart MEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLE Record of Proceedings, 4 September 2019 ADJOURNMENT Red Socks Project Mr STEWART (Townsville—ALP) (7.29 pm): I kick off by saying thank you to every member who has travelled from their place on the earth here to ...

Motion
5/9/2019

Speech By Scott Stewart MEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLE Record of Proceedings, 5 September 2019 MOTION Newman LNP Government, Performance Mr STEWART (Townsville—ALP) (11.56 am): How great it is to have our future leaders sitting in the gallery. I was talking to some ...

Adjournment
21/8/2019

Speech By Scott Stewart MEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLE Record of Proceedings, 21 August 2019 ADJOURNMENT Townsville Electorate, Regional Parliament Mr STEWART (Townsville—ALP) (7.13 pm): There are only 13 more sleeps until parliament sits in Townsville. I would like ...

Youth Justice and Other Legislation Amendment Bill
22/8/2019

Speech By Scott Stewart MEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLE Record of Proceedings, 22 August 2019 YOUTH JUSTICE AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr STEWART (Townsville—ALP) (11.56 am): My community tells me that kids need to be held accountable for their actions, and ...

Personalised Transport Ombudsman Bill
3/9/2019

Speech By Scott Stewart MEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLE Record of Proceedings, 3 September 2019 PERSONALISED TRANSPORT OMBUDSMAN BILL Mr STEWART (Townsville—ALP) (12.40 pm): It is a great pleasure to speak to the Personalised Transport Ombudsman Bill. Public transport ...

Matters of Public Interest
30/4/2019

Speech By Scott Stewart MEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLE Record of Proceedings, 30 April 2019 MATTERS OF PUBLIC INTEREST Townsville Electorate, Jobs Mr STEWART (Townsville—ALP) (2.37 pm): Today I rise to speak about jobs in North Queensland. Some 800 jobs were lost in ...

Natural Resources and Other Legisation Amendment Bill
14/5/2019

Speech By Scott Stewart MEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLE Record of Proceedings, 14 May 2019 NATURAL RESOURCES AND OTHER LEGISATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr STEWART (Townsville—ALP) (3.38 pm): I rise today to make a brief contribution to the Natural Resources and Other ...

Working with Children (Risk Management and Screening) and Other Legislation Amendment Bill
15/5/2019

Speech By Scott Stewart MEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLE Record of Proceedings, 15 May 2019 WORKING WITH CHILDREN (RISK MANAGEMENT AND SCREENING) AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr STEWART (Townsville—ALP) (6.44 pm): I rise today to speak on the Working with ...

Adjournment
22/10/2019

Speech By Scott Stewart MEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLE Record of Proceedings, 22 October 2019 ADJOURNMENT Townsville Electorate, Education Week Mr STEWART (Townsville—ALP) (7.21 pm): Happy Education Week! I know that many members in this House love visiting the ...

Summary Offences and Other Legislation Amendment Bill
23/10/2019

Speech By Scott Stewart MEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLE Record of Proceedings, 23 October 2019 SUMMARY OFFENCES AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr STEWART (Townsville—ALP) (4.05 pm): As we have already heard, the Palaszczuk government is introducing new laws to ...

Private Member's Statement
28/11/2019

Speech By Scott Stewart MEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLE Record of Proceedings, 28 November 2019 PRIVATE MEMBER'S STATEMENT North West Minerals Province Mr STEWART (Townsville—ALP) (2.57 pm): Earlier this year I had the opportunity to undertake some mine visits in the ...

Adjournment
5/9/2019

Speech By Scott Stewart MEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLE Record of Proceedings, 5 September 2019 ADJOURNMENT Regional Sittings of Parliament, Townsville Mr STEWART (Townsville—ALP) (4.46 pm): At the beginning of this sitting week I welcomed all members to God’s ...

Private Member's Statement
19/9/2019

Speech By Scott Stewart MEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLE Record of Proceedings, 19 September 2019 PRIVATE MEMBER'S STATEMENT Townsville Mr STEWART (Townsville—ALP) (2.21 pm): Last time we all came together we were in Townsville. It was great to hold parliament in ...

Private Member's Statement
17/10/2019

Speech By Scott Stewart MEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLE Record of Proceedings, 17 October 2019 PRIVATE MEMBER'S STATEMENT Port of Townsville Mr STEWART (Townsville—ALP) (2.21 pm): I stand today to talk about the Port of Townsville, the powerhouse of exports in north ...

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

Speech By Scott Stewart MEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLE Record of Proceedings, 4 April 2019 EDUCATION (QUEENSLAND COLLEGE OF TEACHERS) AMENDMENT BILL Mr STEWART (Townsville—ALP) (5.28 pm): I rise today to speak on the bill. Ms Grace: What a great principal you were! ...

Motion: Natural Disasters
26/2/2019

Speech By Scott Stewart MEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLE Record of Proceedings, 26 February 2019 MOTION Natural Disasters Mr STEWART (Townsville—ALP) (3.28 pm): Today I begin by expressing my condolences to the parents of the two young boys who were tragically lost in ...

Human Rights Bill
27/2/2019

Speech By Scott Stewart MEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLE Record of Proceedings, 27 February 2019 HUMAN RIGHTS BILL Mr STEWART (Townsville—ALP) (12.24 pm): I rise today to speak in support of the Human Rights Bill and make a brief contribution to the debate. The ...

Private Member's Statement
28/2/2019

Speech By Scott Stewart MEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLE Record of Proceedings, 28 February 2019 PRIVATE MEMBER'S STATEMENT Townsville Electorate, Australia Day; Cavanagh, Master E Mr STEWART (Townsville—ALP) (2.27 pm): I rise today to recognise that on Australia Day ...

Fisheries (Sustainable Fisheries Strategy) Amendment Bill
28/2/2019

Speech By Scott Stewart MEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLE Record of Proceedings, 28 February 2019 FISHERIES (SUSTAINABLE FISHERIES STRATEGY) AMENDMENT BILL Mr STEWART (Townsville—ALP) (12.38 pm): I rise to support this bill. We are all very aware of the intent of this ...

Land, Explosives and Other Legislation Amendment Bill
26/3/2019

Speech By Scott Stewart MEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLE Record of Proceedings, 26 March 2019 LAND, EXPLOSIVES AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr STEWART (Townsville—ALP) (5.05 pm): I rise today to support the bill. This bill proposes to amend the Explosives Act ...

Adjornment
27/3/2019

Speech By Scott Stewart MEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLE Record of Proceedings, 27 March 2019 ADJORNMENT Townsville Electorate, Floods Recovery Assistance Mr STEWART (Townsville—ALP) (7.21 pm): I want to thank all members in advance for their support for the Premier’s ...

Private Member's Statement
28/3/2019

Speech By Scott Stewart MEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLE Record of Proceedings, 28 March 2019 PRIVATE MEMBER'S STATEMENT Townsville, Tourism Mr STEWART (Townsville—ALP) (2.58 pm): I jump to my feet today to talk about tourism in Townsville. We all know that tourism in ...

Justice Legislation (Links to Terrorist Activity) Amendment Bill
28/3/2019

Speech By Scott Stewart MEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLE Record of Proceedings, 28 March 2019 JUSTICE LEGISLATION (LINKS TO TERRORIST ACTIVITY) AMENDMENT BILL Mr STEWART (Townsville—ALP) (12.31 pm): I rise today to give a short contribution to the justice bill that we ...

Matter of Public Interest
2/4/2019

Speech By Scott Stewart MEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLE Record of Proceedings, 2 April 2019 MATTER OF PUBLIC INTEREST Townsville Electorate, Flood Recovery Mr STEWART (Townsville—ALP) (2.50 pm): I would like to update the House on Townsville’s flood recovery, but I ...

Economic Development and Other Legislation Amendment Bill
2/4/2019

Speech By Scott Stewart MEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLE Record of Proceedings, 2 April 2019 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr STEWART (Townsville—ALP) (3.28 pm): I rise to speak in support of the Economic Development and Other Legislation ...

Matter of Public Interest
12/2/2019

Speech By Scott Stewart MEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLE Record of Proceedings, 12 February 2019 MATTER OF PUBLIC INTEREST Weather Events, Floods Mr STEWART (Townsville—ALP) (2.20 pm): Today we have heard a lot about the impacts of torrential rainfall in Townsville and ...

Ministerial Statement
21/2/2023

Speech By Hon. Scott Stewart MEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLE Record of Proceedings, 21 February 2023 MINISTERIAL STATEMENT Dugald River Mine, Deaths Hon. SJ STEWART (Townsville—ALP) (Minister for Resources) (10.13 am): Every Queenslander deserves to come home safe ...

Land and Other Legislation Amendment Bill
22/2/2023

Speech By Hon. Scott Stewart MEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLE Record of Proceedings, 22 February 2023 LAND AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Hon. SJ STEWART (Townsville—ALP) (Minister for Resources) (6.12 pm): I move— That the bill be now read a second time. I ...

Ministerial Statement
22/2/2023

Speech By Hon. Scott Stewart MEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLE Record of Proceedings, 22 February 2023 MINISTERIAL STATEMENT First Nations, Land Transfers Hon. SJ STEWART (Townsville—ALP) (Minister for Resources) (10.11 am): Earlier this month I travelled to Tully to ...

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

Speech By Hon. Scott Stewart MEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLE Record of Proceedings, 28 March 2023 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Hon. SJ STEWART (Townsville—ALP) (Minister for Resources) (6.37 pm): I rise to speak on the Environmental ...

Matters of Public Interest
18/4/2023

Speech By Hon. Scott Stewart MEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLE Record of Proceedings, 18 April 2023 MATTERS OF PUBLIC INTEREST Resources Industries Hon. SJ STEWART (Townsville—ALP) (Minister for Resources) (2.32 pm): I rise to speak about how we are continuing to ...

Ministerial statements
20/4/2023

Speech By Hon. Scott Stewart MEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLE Record of Proceedings, 20 April 2023 MINISTERIAL STATEMENTS Resources Industries, Safety Hon. SJ STEWART (Townsville—ALP) (Minister for Resources) (10.08 am): Safety in our resources industry—safety in any ...

Path to Treaty Bill
10/5/2023

Speech By Hon. Scott Stewart MEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLE Record of Proceedings, 10 May 2023 PATH TO TREATY BILL Hon. SJ STEWART (Townsville—ALP) (Minister for Resources) (10.48 am): I first acknowledge the traditional owners of the land on which we meet today and ...

Private Members' Statements
11/5/2023

Speech By Hon. Scott Stewart MEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLE Record of Proceedings, 11 May 2023 PRIVATE MEMBERS' STATEMENTS Townsville Electorate, Anzac Day; Tudehope, Mr A Hon. SJ STEWART (Townsville—ALP) (Minister for Resources) (3.26 pm): Townsville is Australia’s ...

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

Speech By Hon. Scott Stewart MEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLE Record of Proceedings, 16 June 2023 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILL; REVENUE LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Hon. SJ STEWART (Townsville—ALP) (Minister for Resources) (3.16 pm): I rise today ...

Ministerial Statement
14/3/2023

Speech By Hon. Scott Stewart MEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLE Record of Proceedings, 14 March 2023 MINISTERIAL STATEMENT CopperString 2.0 Hon. SJ STEWART (Townsville—ALP) (Minister for Resources) (10.09 am): The North West Minerals Province is home to rich deposits of ...

Strengthening Community Safety Bill
15/3/2023

Speech By Hon. Scott Stewart MEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLE Record of Proceedings, 15 March 2023 STRENGTHENING COMMUNITY SAFETY BILL Hon. SJ STEWART (Townsville—ALP) (Minister for Resources) (2.15 pm): I rise in support of the Strengthening Community Safety Bill ...

Ministerial Statement
16/3/2023

Speech By Hon. Scott Stewart MEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLE Record of Proceedings, 16 March 2023 MINISTERIAL STATEMENT Critical Minerals; World Mining Congress Hon. SJ STEWART (Townsville—ALP) (Minister for Resources) (11.20 am): As many in this House are aware, ...

Private Member's Statement
16/3/2023

Speech By Hon. Scott Stewart MEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLE Record of Proceedings, 16 March 2023 PRIVATE MEMBER'S STATEMENT CopperString 2.0 Hon. SJ STEWART (Townsville—ALP) (Minister for Resources) (2.58 pm): I rise to talk about the importance of the Palaszczuk ...

Motion: Palaszczuk Labor Government; Youth Crime
24/5/2023

Speech By Hon. Scott Stewart MEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLE Record of Proceedings, 24 May 2023 MOTION Palaszczuk Labor Government; Youth Crime Hon. SJ STEWART (Townsville—ALP) (Minister for Resources) (6.01 pm): I rise to speak to the amended motion moved by the ...

Ministerial Statement
25/5/2023

Speech By Hon. Scott Stewart MEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLE Record of Proceedings, 25 May 2023 MINISTERIAL STATEMENT World Mining Congress Hon. SJ STEWART (Townsville—ALP) (Minister for Resources) (10.20 am): This government knows that Queensland’s resource sector ...

Ministerial Statement
13/6/2023

Speech By Hon. Scott Stewart MEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLE Record of Proceedings, 13 June 2023 MINISTERIAL STATEMENT K’gari Hon. SJ STEWART (Townsville—ALP) (Minister for Resources) (10.03 am): I, too, joined with the Premier and some of my cabinet colleagues in ...

Motion Vehicle Theft
23/8/2023

Speech By Hon. Scott Stewart MEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLE Record of Proceedings, 23 August 2023 MOTION Vehicle Theft Hon. SJ STEWART (Townsville—ALP) (Minister for Resources) (5.37 pm): I rise to speak in support of the amendment. There is no quick fix to the ...

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

Speech By Hon. Scott Stewart MEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLE Record of Proceedings, 23 August 2023 CHILD PROTECTION (OFFENDER REPORTING AND OFFENDER PROHIBITION ORDER) AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Hon. SJ STEWART (Townsville—ALP) (Minister for Resources) (6.35 ...

Land Valuation Amendment Bill
23/8/2023

Speech By Hon. Scott Stewart MEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLE Record of Proceedings, 23 August 2023 LAND VALUATION AMENDMENT BILL Introduction Hon. SJ STEWART (Townsville—ALP) (Minister for Resources) (11.16 am): I present a bill for an act to amend the Land Valuation ...

Transport and Resources
23/8/2023

Speech By Hon. Scott Stewart MEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLE Record of Proceedings, 23 August 2023 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL APPROPRIATION BILL Consideration in Detail (Cognate Debate) Appropriation Bill Transport and Resources Committee, Report Hon. SJ STEWART ...

Water Legislation Amendment Bill
14/9/2023

Speech By Hon. Scott Stewart MEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLE Record of Proceedings, 14 September 2023 WATER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Hon. SJ STEWART (Townsville—ALP) (Minister for Resources) (11.54 am): I rise to support the Water Legislation Amendment Bill 2022. We ...

Motion Townsville, Youth Crime
25/10/2023

Speech By Hon. Scott Stewart MEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLE Record of Proceedings, 25 October 2023 MOTION Townsville, Youth Crime Hon. SJ STEWART (Townsville—ALP) (Minister for Resources) (5.15 pm): I rise to support the amended motion. I have never been silent on ...

Ministerial Statement
26/10/2023

Speech By Hon. Scott Stewart MEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLE Record of Proceedings, 26 October 2023 MINISTERIAL STATEMENT Townsville, Resources Industry Hon. SJ STEWART (Townsville—ALP) (Minister for Resources) (10.02 am): If they were excited about that, Townsville ...

Transport and Resources Committee Report, Motion to Take Note
26/10/2023

Speech By Hon. Scott Stewart MEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLE Record of Proceedings, 26 October 2023 TRANSPORT AND RESOURCES COMMITTEE Report, Motion to Take Note Hon. SJ STEWART (Townsville—ALP) (Minister for Resources) (3.41 pm): It is only right that I follow the ...

Matters of Public Interest
14/11/2023

Speech By Hon. Scott Stewart MEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLE Record of Proceedings, 14 November 2023 MATTERS OF PUBLIC INTEREST Townsville Electorate Hon. SJ STEWART (Townsville—ALP) (Minister for Resources) (2.52 pm): God bless the teachers. Right now there is huge ...

Gas Supply and Other Legislation (Hydrogen Industry Development) Amendment Bill
10/10/2023

Speech By Hon. Scott Stewart MEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLE Record of Proceedings, 10 October 2023 GAS SUPPLY AND OTHER LEGISLATION (HYDROGEN INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT) AMENDMENT BILL Hon. SJ STEWART (Townsville—ALP) (Minister for Resources) (3.23 pm): I rise to support ...

Ministerial Statement
12/10/2023

Speech By Hon. Scott Stewart MEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLE Record of Proceedings, 12 October 2023 MINISTERIAL STATEMENT Resources Industries, Safety Hon. SJ STEWART (Townsville—ALP) (Minister for Resources) (10.59 am): We all know how important the resources ...

Motion Progressive Coal Royalties
25/10/2023

Speech By Hon. Scott Stewart MEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLE Record of Proceedings, 25 October 2023 MOTION Progressive Coal Royalties Hon. SJ STEWART (Townsville—ALP) (Minister for Resources) (11.46 am): The Queensland resources sector is absolutely booming under the ...

Ministerial Statement
25/10/2023

Speech By Hon. Scott Stewart MEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLE Record of Proceedings, 25 October 2023 MINISTERIAL STATEMENT Resources Industries, Mount Isa Hon. SJ STEWART (Townsville—ALP) (Minister for Resources) (10.11 am): For 100 years, Mount Isa has been a part of ...

Lannnnnnnn
15/11/2023

Speech By Hon. Scott Stewart MEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLE Record of Proceedings, 15 November 2023 LAND AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL (NO. 2) Introduction Hon. SJ STEWART (Townsville—ALP) (Minister for Resources) (11.17 am): I present a bill for an act to ...

Information Privacy and Other Legislation Amendment Bill; Public Records Bill; Cognate Debate
28/11/2023

Speech By Hon. Scott Stewart MEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLE Record of Proceedings, 28 November 2023 INFORMATION PRIVACY AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL; PUBLIC RECORDS BILL Hon. SJ STEWART (Townsville—ALP) (Minister for Resources) (4.44 pm): I rise to speak to ...

Transport and Resources Committee Report, Motion to take Note
30/11/2023

Speech By Hon. Scott Stewart MEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLE Record of Proceedings, 30 November 2023 TRANSPORT AND RESOURCES COMMITTEE REPORT, Motion to Take Note Hon. SJ STEWART (Townsville—ALP) (Minister for Resources) (3.42 pm): I rise to speak to the Transport ...

Ministerial Statement
15/11/2023

Speech By Hon. Scott Stewart MEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLE Record of Proceedings, 15 November 2023 MINISTERIAL STATEMENT CopperString 2032 Hon. SJ STEWART (Townsville—ALP) (Minister for Resources) (9.59 am): I stand before you today to celebrate a monumental step ...

Maiden Speech
27/3/2015

Speech By Scott Stewart MEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLE Record of Proceedings, 27 March 2015 MAIDEN SPEECH Mr STEWART (Townsville—ALP) (12.31 pm): Today I rise to second the motion moved on the address-in-reply and I do so proudly and with the greatest honour. I ...

Matters of Public Interest
5/5/2015

Speech By Scott Stewart MEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLE Record of Proceedings, 5 May 2015 MATTERS OF PUBLIC INTEREST Central Queensland University, Townsville Campus Mr STEWART (Townsville—ALP) (2.30 pm): I would like to take this opportunity to inform the House of a ...

Jobs Queensland Bill
28/10/2015

Speech By Scott Stewart MEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLE Record of Proceedings, 28 October 2015 JOBS QUEENSLAND BILL Mr STEWART (Townsville—ALP) (4.44 pm): I rise today to speak in support of the Jobs Queensland Bill before the House today. Firstly, as the chair of ...

Motion: Member for Cook, Order for Production of Documents
29/10/2015

Speech By Scott Stewart MEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLE Record of Proceedings, 29 October 2015 MOTION Member for Cook, Order for Production of Documents Mr STEWART (Townsville—ALP) (6.29 pm): I rise to obviously not support the motion that is before the House. It ...

Local Government and Other Legislation Amendment Bill (No. 2)
10/11/2015

Speech By Scott Stewart MEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLE Record of Proceedings, 10 November 2015 LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL (NO. 2) Mr STEWART (Townsville—ALP) (3.50 pm): Today I rise to speak in support of the Local Government and Other ...

Counter-Terrorism and Other Legislation Amendment Bill
11/11/2015

Speech By Scott Stewart MEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLE Record of Proceedings, 11 November 2015 COUNTER-TERRORISM AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr STEWART (Townsville—ALP) (8.45 pm): I rise this evening to speak to the Counter-Terrorism and Other ...

Liquid Fuel Supply (Ethanol and Other Biofuels Mandate) Amendment Bill
1/12/2015

Speech By Scott Stewart MEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLE Record of Proceedings, 1 December 2015 LIQUID FUEL SUPPLY (ETHANOL AND OTHER BIOFUELS MANDATE) AMENDMENT BILL Mr STEWART (Townsville—ALP) (7.51 pm): I rise this evening to speak in support of the Liquid Fuel ...

Adjournment
17/7/2015

Speech By Scott Stewart MEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLE Record of Proceedings, 17 July 2015 ADJOURNMENT Outback Film Festival Mr STEWART (Townsville—ALP) (11.49 pm): I rise this evening to inform the House about an amazing event I attended late last month—the ...

Matters of Public Interest
15/9/2015

Speech By Scott Stewart MEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLE Record of Proceedings, 15 September 2015 MATTERS OF PUBLIC INTEREST Townsville Electorate Mr STEWART (Townsville—ALP) (12.12 pm): Today I rise to outline what the Palaszczuk government is doing in my ...

Appropriation (Parliament) Bill; Appropriation Bill
15/9/2015

Speech By Scott Stewart MEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLE Record of Proceedings, 15 September 2015 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILL Education, Tourism and Small Business Committee, Report Mr STEWART (Townsville—ALP) (8.15 pm): I rise to speak on ...

Proclamation Made Under the Water Reform and Other Legislation Amendment Act
16/9/2015

Speech By Scott Stewart MEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLE Record of Proceedings, 16 September 2015 PROCLAMATION MADE UNDER THE WATER REFORM AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT ACT Mr STEWART (Townsville—ALP) (7.56 pm): I rise to speak against this disallowance motion ...

Adjournment
6/5/2015

Speech By Scott Stewart MEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLE Record of Proceedings, 6 May 2015 ADJOURNMENT Livingston, Mr J Mr STEWART (Townsville—ALP) (10.03 pm): I rise tonight to speak about former Kirwan State High School principal Mr John Livingston, who passed away ...

Education, Tourism and Small Business Committee
7/5/2015

Speech By Scott Stewart MEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLE Record of Proceedings, 7 May 2015 EDUCATION, TOURISM AND SMALL BUSINESS COMMITTEE Report Mr STEWART (Townsville—ALP) (10.09 am): I lay upon the table of the House report No. 1 of the 55th Parliament of the ...

Motion: Natural Resources and Mines
7/5/2015

Speech By Scott Stewart MEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLE Record of Proceedings, 7 May 2015 MOTION: NATURAL RESOURCES AND MINES Mr STEWART (Townsville—ALP) (6.12 pm): As mentioned by my colleague Dr Anthony Lynham, Minister for State Development and Minister for Natural ...

Adjournment
21/5/2015

Speech By Scott Stewart MEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLE Record of Proceedings, 21 May 2015 ADJOURNMENT North Queensland Cowboys Mr STEWART (Townsville—ALP) (6.51 pm): I rise to inform the House of a civil war that occurred last Friday night. It was bigger than state ...

Adjournment
2/6/2015

Speech By Scott Stewart MEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLE Record of Proceedings, 2 June 2015 ADJOURNMENT Great Barrier Reef, Water Quality Mr STEWART (Townsville—ALP) (10.52 pm): I would like to advise the House that I recently had the pleasure of conducting a tour with ...

Fisheries and Another Regulation Amendment Regulation (No. 1): Disallowance of Statutory Instrument
14/10/2015

Speech By Scott Stewart MEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLE Record of Proceedings, 14 October 2015 FISHERIES AND ANOTHER REGULATION AMENDMENT REGULATION (NO. 1) Disallowance of Statutory Instrument Mr STEWART (Townsville—ALP) (9.07 pm): As a young boy who grew up in ...

Private Member's Statement
15/10/2015

Speech By Scott Stewart MEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLE Record of Proceedings, 15 October 2015 PRIVATE MEMBER'S STATEMENT DestinationQ Mr STEWART (Townsville—ALP) (2.33 pm): I rise today to inform the House of the DestinationQ forum that was held on Thursday and ...

Building Queensland Bill
27/10/2015

Speech By Scott Stewart MEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLE Record of Proceedings, 27 October 2015 BUILDING QUEENSLAND BILL Mr STEWART (Townsville—ALP) (5.52 pm): I rise today to support the Building Queensland Bill, which will ensure the Palaszczuk government ...

Guide, Hearing and Assistance Dogs Amendment Bill
27/10/2015

Speech By Scott Stewart MEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLE Record of Proceedings, 27 October 2015 GUIDE, HEARING AND ASSISTANCE DOGS AMENDMENT BILL Mr STEWART (Townsville—ALP) (10.09 pm): I rise this evening in support of the Guide, Hearing and Assistance Dogs ...

Appropriation (Parliament) Bill; Appropriation Bill
16/7/2015

Speech By Scott Stewart MEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLE Record of Proceedings, 16 July 2015 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILL Mr STEWART (Townsville—ALP) (9.32 pm): It gives me great pleasure to rise tonight to support the Palaszczuk government’s ...

Private Member's Statement
4/6/2015

Speech By Scott Stewart MEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLE Record of Proceedings, 4 June 2015 PRIVATE MEMBER’S STATEMENTS Australian Institute of Marine Science Mr STEWART (Townsville—ALP) (3.24 pm): I would like to extend my adjournment speech from the other night when ...

Motion: Abbott Government, Infrastructure Funding
4/6/2015

Speech By Scott Stewart MEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLE Record of Proceedings, 4 June 2015 MOTION: ABBOTT GOVERNMENT, INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDING Mr STEWART (Townsville—ALP) (12.54 pm): I move the following amendment— That the amendment be amended by deleting the words ...

Adjournment
4/6/2015

Speech By Scott Stewart MEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLE Record of Proceedings, 4 June 2015 ADJOURNMENT Palm Island Mr STEWART (Townsville—ALP) (12.10 am): During this week in which we are acknowledging Mabo Week I would like to inform the House that I attended Palm ...

Industrial Relations (Restoring Fairness) and Other Legislation Amendment Bill
4/6/2015

Speech By Scott Stewart MEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLE Record of Proceedings, 4 June 2015 INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS (RESTORING FAIRNESS) AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr STEWART (Townsville—ALP) (8.13 pm): ‘No public servant needs to fear me.’ These immortal words ...

Resources Safety and Health Queensland Bill
4/2/2020

Speech By Scott Stewart MEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLE Record of Proceedings, 4 February 2020 RESOURCES SAFETY AND HEALTH QUEENSLAND BILL Mr STEWART (Townsville—ALP) (4.10 pm): All speakers in the debate of this bill today agree that this is about making sure that ...

Matter of Public Interest
4/2/2020

Speech By Scott Stewart MEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLE Record of Proceedings, 4 February 2020 MATTER OF PUBLIC INTEREST Queensland Country Bank Stadium Mr STEWART (Townsville—ALP) (2.30 pm): I have great pleasure in rising today to update the House about the ...

Community Based Sentences (Interstate Transfer) Bill
20/2/2020

Speech By Scott Stewart MEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLE Record of Proceedings, 20 February 2020 COMMUNITY BASED SENTENCES (INTERSTATE TRANSFER) BILL Mr STEWART (Townsville—ALP) (4.29 pm): In Queensland, community based sentencing includes probation, community service ...

Natural Resources and Other Legislation (GDA2020) Amendment Bill
20/2/2020

Speech By Scott Stewart MEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLE Record of Proceedings, 20 February 2020 NATURAL RESOURCES AND OTHER LEGISLATION (GDA2020) AMENDMENT BILL Mr STEWART (Townsville—ALP) (5.54 pm): It was only 501 years ago when Magellan jumped in his ship and ...

Ministerial Statement
26/11/2020

Speech By Hon. Scott Stewart MEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLE Record of Proceedings, 26 November 2020 MINISTERIAL STATEMENT Resources Industry Hon. SJ STEWART (Townsville—ALP) (Minister for Resources) (10.12 am): Firstly, it is an honour and a privilege to be standing ...

Ministerial Statement
1/12/2020

Speech By Hon. Scott Stewart MEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLE Record of Proceedings, 1 December 2020 MINISTERIAL STATEMENT Coronavirus, Land Rent Relief Hon. SJ STEWART (Townsville—ALP) (Minister for Resources) (10.02 am): As Queensland embarks on its road to recovery ...

Ministerial Statement
2/12/2020

Speech By Hon. Scott Stewart MEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLE Record of Proceedings, 2 December 2020 MINISTERIAL STATEMENT Budget, Resources Industries Hon. SJ STEWART (Townsville—ALP) (Minister for Resources) (10.04 am): Queensland’s resources sector led the way ...

Ministerial Statement
3/12/2020

Speech By Hon. Scott Stewart MEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLE Record of Proceedings, 3 December 2020 MINISTERIAL STATEMENT Gas Industry Hon. SJ STEWART (Townsville—ALP) (Minister for Resources) (10.07 am): In Queensland our gas industry continues to go from strength ...

Appropriation (Parliament) (2020-2021) Bill Appropriation (2020-2021) Bill
4/12/2020

Speech By Hon. Scott Stewart MEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLE Record of Proceedings, 4 December 2020 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) (2020-2021) BILL APPROPRIATION (2020-2021) BILL Hon. SJ STEWART (Townsville—ALP) (Minister for Resources) (10.58 am): Mr Deputy Speaker ...

Matter of Public Interest
17/3/2020

Speech By Scott Stewart MEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLE Record of Proceedings, 17 March 2020 MATTER OF PUBLIC INTEREST Queensland Country Bank Stadium Mr STEWART (Townsville—ALP) (1.18 pm): I quote the Premier’s words in Friday’s Townsville Bulletin— No one who saw ...

Mineral and Energy Resources and Other Legislation Amendment Bill
19/5/2020

Speech By Scott Stewart MEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLE Record of Proceedings, 19 May 2020 MINERAL AND ENERGY RESOURCES AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr STEWART (Townsville—ALP) (4.49 pm): The Queensland mining industry is a major contributor to the state’s ...

Motion: Palaszczuk Labor Government, Integrity
20/5/2020

Speech By Scott Stewart MEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLE Record of Proceedings, 20 May 2020 MOTION Palaszczuk Labor Government, Integrity Mr STEWART (Townsville—ALP) (6.01 pm): I rise to oppose the motion moved by the Leader of the Opposition. Those opposite should ...

Private Member's Statement
21/5/2020

Speech By Scott Stewart MEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLE Record of Proceedings, 21 May 2020 PRIVATE MEMBER'S STATEMENT CopperString 2.0 Mr STEWART (Townsville—ALP) (2.03 pm): It was a very proud day on Tuesday when the Premier announced the $14.8 million funding for ...

Private Member's Statement
16/7/2020

Speech By Scott Stewart MEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLE Record of Proceedings, 16 July 2020 PRIVATE MEMBER'S STATEMENT Townsville Electorate Mr STEWART (Townsville—ALP) (2.58 pm): There is no doubt that Townsville people have been doing it tough. We have seen a ...

Motion : Liberal National Party, Commitments
12/8/2020

Speech By Scott Stewart MEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLE Record of Proceedings, 12 August 2020 MOTION Liberal National Party, Commitments Mr STEWART (Townsville—ALP) (5.46 pm): It is lovely to follow the member for Kawana. We know that when they do not have anything to ...

Private Member's Statement
13/8/2020

Speech By Scott Stewart MEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLE Record of Proceedings, 13 August 2020 PRIVATE MEMBER'S STATEMENT Townsville, Water Infrastructure Mr STEWART (Townsville—ALP) (2.52 pm): There is no doubt that water is so important to every single community. ...

Private Member's Statement
10/9/2020

Speech By Scott Stewart MEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLE Record of Proceedings, 10 September 2020 PRIVATE MEMBER'S STATEMENT Townsville Electorate; Bradfield Scheme Mr STEWART (Townsville—ALP) (3.03 pm): Firstly I want to put on the record my admiration, appreciation ...

Ministerial Statement
26/11/2020

Speech By Hon. Scott Stewart MEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLE Record of Proceedings, 26 November 2020 MINISTERIAL STATEMENT Further Answer to Question, Coal Industry Hon. SJ STEWART (Townsville—ALP) (Minister for Resources) (11.18 am): In question time I was asked by ...

Motion: Coronavirus, Economic Response
16/6/2020

Speech By Scott Stewart MEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLE Record of Proceedings, 16 June 2020 MOTION Coronavirus, Economic Response Mr STEWART (Townsville—ALP) (3.40 pm): I rise to support the motion moved by the Premier in the House today. I have just been on the phone ...

Motion: Queensland Border Closure
17/6/2020

Speech By Scott Stewart MEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLE Record of Proceedings, 17 June 2020 MOTION Queensland Border Closure Mr STEWART (Townsville—ALP) (5.26 pm): I have to say that the earth did not move under my feet with that one. We have seen how the government ...

Community Services Industry (Portable Long Service Leave) Bill
17/6/2020

Speech By Scott Stewart MEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLE Record of Proceedings, 17 June 2020 COMMUNITY SERVICES INDUSTRY (PORTABLE LONG SERVICE LEAVE) BILL Mr STEWART (Townsville—ALP) (12.18 pm): I rise to join the debate on this legislation and to speak specifically ...

Adjournment
15/7/2020

Speech By Scott Stewart MEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLE Record of Proceedings, 15 July 2020 ADJOURNMENT Haughton Water Pipeline, Stage 2 Mr STEWART (Townsville—ALP) (7.15 pm): There is no doubt that the Palaszczuk government is invested in regional Queensland, ...

Motion : Youth Crime
15/7/2020

Speech By Scott Stewart MEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLE Record of Proceedings, 15 July 2020 MOTION Youth Crime Mr STEWART (Townsville—ALP) (5.12 pm): This inept opposition has a proven track record on broken promises. They promised more police, then sacked more than ...

Adjournment
16/6/2020

Speech By Scott Stewart MEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLE Record of Proceedings, 16 June 2020 ADJOURNMENT Townsville, Water Supply; Coronavirus, Economic Response Mr STEWART (Townsville—ALP) (7.19 pm): There is no doubt that every person in this House knows about ...

Private Member's Statement
20/2/2020

Speech By Scott Stewart MEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLE Record of Proceedings, 20 February 2020 PRIVATE MEMBER'S STATEMENT Townsville, Infrastructure and Jobs Mr STEWART (Townsville—ALP) (2.59 pm): There is no doubt that the Palaszczuk government is invested in ...

Queensland Veterans' Council Bill
26/10/2021

Speech By Hon. Scott Stewart MEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLE Record of Proceedings, 26 October 2021 QUEENSLAND VETERANS' COUNCIL BILL Hon. SJ STEWART (Townsville—ALP) (Minister for Resources) (5.49 pm): I rise to support the Queensland Veterans’ Council Bill 2021. ...

Ministerial Statement
27/10/2021

Speech By Hon. Scott Stewart MEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLE Record of Proceedings, 27 October 2021 MINISTERIAL STATEMENT Resources Industry Hon. SJ STEWART (Townsville—ALP) (Minister for Resources) (10.12 am): One of Queensland’s key competitive attributes as a ...

Address-in-Reply
28/10/2021

Speech By Hon. Scott Stewart MEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLE Record of Proceedings, 28 October 2021 ADDRESS-IN-REPLY Hon. SJ STEWART (Townsville—ALP) (Minister for Resources) (5.08 pm): Before I begin, I would like to acknowledge the traditional owners and custodians ...

Ministerial Statement
30/11/2021

Speech By Hon. Scott Stewart MEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLE Record of Proceedings, 30 November 2021 MINISTERIAL STATEMENT Curragh Mine, Death Hon. SJ STEWART (Townsville—ALP) (Minister for Resources) (10.00 am): On Sunday, 21 November I was advised of a serious ...

Adjournment
30/11/2021

Speech By Hon. Scott Stewart MEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLE Record of Proceedings, 30 November 2021 ADJOURNMENT Townsville Hon. SJ STEWART (Townsville—ALP) (Minister for Resources) (7.22 pm): I rise to talk about the great year it has been for my home town of ...

Brisbane Olympic and Paralympic Games Arrangements Bill
2/12/2021

Speech By Hon. Scott Stewart MEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLE Record of Proceedings, 2 December 2021 BRISBANE OLYMPIC AND PARALYMPIC GAMES ARRANGEMENTS BILL Hon. SJ STEWART (Townsville—ALP) (Minister for Resources) (4.26 pm): I rise to speak in support of the bill ...

Resources and Other Legislation Amendment Bill
12/10/2021

Speech By Hon. Scott Stewart MEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLE Record of Proceedings, 12 October 2021 RESOURCES AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Second Reading Hon. SJ STEWART (Townsville—ALP) (Minister for Resources) (12.48 pm): I move— That the bill be now read a ...

Ministerial Statement
12/10/2021

Speech By Hon. Scott Stewart MEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLE Record of Proceedings, 12 October 2021 MINISTERIAL STATEMENT New Economy Minerals Exploration Hon. SJ STEWART (Townsville—ALP) (Minister for Resources) (10.06 am): Exploration is a little like being a ...

Resources and Other Legislation Amendment Bill, Second Reading
13/10/2021

Speech By Hon. Scott Stewart MEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLE Record of Proceedings, 13 October 2021 RESOURCES AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Second Reading Hon. SJ STEWART (Townsville—ALP) (Minister for Resources) (11.15 am), in reply: First of all, I thank all ...

Ministerial Statement
14/10/2021

Speech By Hon. Scott Stewart MEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLE Record of Proceedings, 14 October 2021 MINISTERIAL STATEMENT Australian Mines Rescue Competition; Mine Safety Hon. SJ STEWART (Townsville—ALP) (Minister for Resources) (10.41 am): Today the Aquila ...

Resources and Other Legislation Amendment Bill
16/6/2021

Speech By Hon. Scott Stewart MEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLE Record of Proceedings, 16 June 2021 RESOURCES AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Introduction Hon. SJ STEWART (Townsville—ALP) (Minister for Resources) (3.26 pm): I present a bill for an act to amend the ...

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

Speech By Hon. Scott Stewart MEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLE Record of Proceedings, 17 June 2021 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL APPROPRIATION BILL Hon. SJ STEWART (Townsville—ALP) (Minister for Resources) (2.29 pm): I rise today in support of the Palaszczuk ...

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

Speech By Hon. Scott Stewart MEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLE Record of Proceedings, 31 August 2021 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL APPROPRIATION BILL Consideration in Detail (Cognate Debate) Appropriation Bill Transport and Resources Committee, Report Hon. SJ STEWART ...

Motion : Schools, Free Meals
21/4/2021

Speech By Hon. Scott Stewart MEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLE Record of Proceedings, 21 April 2021 MOTION Schools, Free Meals Hon. SJ STEWART (Townsville—ALP) (Minister for Resources) (5.41 pm): I support the amendment moved by the minister. A lot of people know my ...

Adjournment
21/4/2021

Speech By Hon. Scott Stewart MEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLE Record of Proceedings, 21 April 2021 ADJOURNMENT Casey, Mrs G Hon. SJ STEWART (Townsville—ALP) (Minister for Resources) (7.16 pm): I am sure each of us all know how important our electorate office staff are. ...

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

Speech By Hon. Scott Stewart MEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLE Record of Proceedings, 21 April 2021 YOUTH JUSTICE AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Hon. SJ STEWART (Townsville—ALP) (Minister for Resources) (4.30 pm): I rise to speak in support of the Youth Justice ...

Ministerial Statement
21/4/2021

Speech By Hon. Scott Stewart MEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLE Record of Proceedings, 21 April 2021 MINISTERIAL STATEMENT Resources Industries, Exploration Grants Hon. SJ STEWART (Townsville—ALP) (Minister for Resources) (10.03 am): The demand for the next generation ...

Voluntary Assisted Dying Bill
14/9/2021

Speech By Hon. Scott Stewart MEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLE Record of Proceedings, 14 September 2021 VOLUNTARY ASSISTED DYING BILL Hon. SJ STEWART (Townsville—ALP) (Minister for Resources) (7.33 pm): This is an important and historic day for Queenslanders, as we all ...

Adjournment
14/9/2021

Speech By Hon. Scott Stewart MEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLE Record of Proceedings, 14 September 2021 ADJOURNMENT Cloncurry Hon. SJ STEWART (Townsville—ALP) (Minister for Resources) (9.53 pm): It was fantastic to spend two days last week in one of the most important ...

Ministerial Statement
15/9/2021

Speech By Hon. Scott Stewart MEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLE Record of Proceedings, 15 September 2021 MINISTERIAL STATEMENT Gregory Crinum Coalmine, Incident Hon. SJ STEWART (Townsville—ALP) (Minister for Resources) (9.55 am): Firstly, I acknowledge the guests from ...

Motion of Condolence : McElligott, Mr KV
16/9/2021

Speech By Hon. Scott Stewart MEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLE Record of Proceedings, 16 September 2021 MOTION OF CONDOLENCE McElligott, Mr KV Hon. SJ STEWART (Townsville—ALP) (Minister for Resources) (9.55 am): As the member for Townsville, it is a great privilege to ...

Motion : Tourism Industry, Support
10/3/2021

Speech By Hon. Scott Stewart MEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLE Record of Proceedings, 10 March 2021 MOTION Tourism Industry, Support Hon. SJ STEWART (Townsville—ALP) (Minister for Resources) (4.17 pm): I rise to support the motion to call on the Prime Minister to extend ...

Motion : Women
24/3/2021

Speech By Hon. Scott Stewart MEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLE Record of Proceedings, 24 March 2021 MOTION Women Hon. SJ STEWART (Townsville—ALP) (Minister for Resources) (3.18 pm): I rise to support today’s motion and with it the thousands of Queenslanders who ...

Motion : Electricity Supply
24/3/2021

Speech By Hon. Scott Stewart MEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLE Record of Proceedings, 24 March 2021 MOTION Electricity Supply Hon. SJ STEWART (Townsville—ALP) (Minister for Resources) (5.54 pm): It is the Palaszczuk government that is backing all sectors of the ...

Ministerial Statement
25/3/2021

Speech By Hon. Scott Stewart MEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLE Record of Proceedings, 25 March 2021 MINISTERIAL STATEMENT Gas Exploration Hon. SJ STEWART (Townsville—ALP) (Minister for Resources) (10.07 am): Queenslanders re-elected the Palaszczuk government to keep ...

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

Speech By Hon. Scott Stewart MEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLE Record of Proceedings, 23 February 2021 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) (2020-2021) BILL APPROPRIATION (2020-2021) BILL Consideration in Detail (Cognate Debate) Appropriation (2020-2021) Bill Transport and ...

Ministerial Statement
23/2/2021

Speech By Hon. Scott Stewart MEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLE Record of Proceedings, 23 February 2021 MINISTERIAL STATEMENT Resources Industries Hon. SJ STEWART (Townsville—ALP) (Minister for Resources) (10.04 am): It is an exciting time to be part of the resources ...

Ministerial Statement
24/2/2021

Speech By Hon. Scott Stewart MEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLE Record of Proceedings, 24 February 2021 MINISTERIAL STATEMENT Gas Industry Hon. SJ STEWART (Townsville—ALP) (Minister for Resources) (10.05 am): The Palaszczuk government continues to invest in Queensland’s ...

Ministerial Statement
25/2/2021

Speech By Hon. Scott Stewart MEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLE Record of Proceedings, 25 February 2021 MINISTERIAL STATEMENT Resources Industries Hon. SJ STEWART (Townsville—ALP) (Minister for Resources) (10.31 am): As we continue our economic recovery from the COVID-19 ...

Motion : Youth Crime
26/5/2021

Speech By Hon. Scott Stewart MEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLE Record of Proceedings, 26 May 2021 MOTION Youth Crime Hon. SJ STEWART (Townsville—ALP) (Minister for Resources) (5.25 pm): The Palaszczuk government has introduced a range of changes targeting hardcore ...

Ministerial Statement
15/6/2021

Speech By Hon. Scott Stewart MEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLE Record of Proceedings, 15 June 2021 MINISTERIAL STATEMENT New Economy Minerals Initiative; Queensland Coal Mining Board of Inquiry, Findings Hon. SJ STEWART (Townsville—ALP) (Minister for Resources) (10.12 ...

Adjournment
16/6/2021

Speech By Hon. Scott Stewart MEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLE Record of Proceedings, 16 June 2021 ADJOURNMENT Townsville, State of Origin Hon. SJ STEWART (Townsville—ALP) (Minister for Resources) (7.03 pm): I rise tonight to talk about the sea of maroon that flooded ...

Ministerial Statement
22/4/2021

Speech By Hon. Scott Stewart MEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLE Record of Proceedings, 22 April 2021 MINISTERIAL STATEMENT Resources Industries Hon. SJ STEWART (Townsville—ALP) (Minister for Resources) (10.12 am): Data is king. It is no different in the resources ...

Debt Reduction and Savings Bill
25/5/2021

Speech By Hon. Scott Stewart MEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLE Record of Proceedings, 25 May 2021 DEBT REDUCTION AND SAVINGS BILL Hon. SJ STEWART (Townsville—ALP) (Minister for Resources) (6.30 pm): This evening I am proud to rise in support of the Debt Reduction and ...

Land and Other Legislation Amendment Bill
17/3/2022

Speech By Hon. Scott Stewart MEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLE Record of Proceedings, 17 March 2022 LAND AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Message from Governor Hon. SJ STEWART (Townsville—ALP) (Minister for Resources) (11.56 am): Madam Deputy Speaker, I present a ...

Ministerial Statement
17/3/2022

Speech By Hon. Scott Stewart MEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLE Record of Proceedings, 17 March 2022 MINISTERIAL STATEMENT Queensland Floods, Resources Industries Support Hon. SJ STEWART (Townsville—ALP) (Minister for Resources) (10.25 am): Top o’ the mornin’ to you, Mr ...

Ministerial Statement
29/3/2022

Speech By Hon. Scott Stewart MEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLE Record of Proceedings, 29 March 2022 MINISTERIAL STATEMENT Moranbah North Coalmine, Death Hon. SJ STEWART (Townsville—ALP) (Minister for Resources) (10.08 am): I rise today with the sad duty of informing the ...

Private Members' Statement
31/3/2022

Speech By Hon. Scott Stewart MEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLE Record of Proceedings, 31 March 2022 PRIVATE MEMBERS' STATEMENT Resources Industry, Women Hon. SJ STEWART (Townsville—ALP) (Minister for Resources) (2.33 pm): I rise to talk about the amazing women we have ...

Adjournment
24/5/2022

Speech By Hon. Scott Stewart MEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLE Record of Proceedings, 24 May 2022 ADJOURNMENT Townsville Electorate, Matildas Hon. SJ STEWART (Townsville—ALP) (Minister for Resources) (7.10 pm): On 8 April our Matildas played their first game ever in ...

Appropriation (Parliament) Bill; Appropriation Bill; Revenue Legislation Amendment Bill
24/6/2022

Speech By Hon. Scott Stewart MEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLE Record of Proceedings, 24 June 2022 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL APPROPRIATION BILL REVENUE LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Hon. SJ STEWART (Townsville—ALP) (Minister for Resources) (11.37 am): I rise today in ...

Ministerial Statement
16/8/2022

Speech By Hon. Scott Stewart MEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLE Record of Proceedings, 16 August 2022 MINISTERIAL STATEMENT Path to Treaty, Native Title Hon. SJ STEWART (Townsville—ALP) (Minister for Resources) (10.08 am): Our government is committed to reconciliation ...

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

Speech By Hon. Scott Stewart MEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLE Record of Proceedings, 17 August 2022 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL APPROPRIATION BILL Consideration in Detail (Cognate Debate) Appropriation Bill Transport and Resources Committee, Report Hon. SJ STEWART ...

Ministerial Statement
30/8/2022

Speech By Hon. Scott Stewart MEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLE Record of Proceedings, 30 August 2022 MINISTERIAL STATEMENT Further Answer to Question, Cabinet Hon. SJ STEWART (Townsville—ALP) (Minister for Resources) (11.15 am): In my response to the member for Warrego ...

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

Speech By Hon. Scott Stewart MEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLE Record of Proceedings, 22 February 2022 ENVIRONMENTAL AND OTHER LEGISLATION (REVERSAL OF GREAT BARRIER REEF PROTECTION MEASURES) AMENDMENT BILL Hon. SJ STEWART (Townsville—ALP) (Minister for Resources) (6.54 ...

Adjournment
23/2/2022

Speech By Hon. Scott Stewart MEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLE Record of Proceedings, 23 February 2022 ADJOURNMENT North Queensland, Coronavirus Vaccination Hon. SJ STEWART (Townsville—ALP) (Minister for Resources) (7.10 pm): I rise to talk about the importance of ...

Ministerial Statement
24/2/2022

Speech By Hon. Scott Stewart MEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLE Record of Proceedings, 24 February 2022 MINISTERIAL STATEMENT Resources Industries, Workforce Hon. SJ STEWART (Townsville—ALP) (Minister for Resources) (10.12 am): There cannot be a prosperous resources ...

Ministerial Statement
24/5/2022

Speech By Hon. Scott Stewart MEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLE Record of Proceedings, 24 May 2022 MINISTERIAL STATEMENT Federal Labor Government, Resources Industries Hon. SJ STEWART (Townsville—ALP) (Minister for Resources) (10.09 am): First of all, let me join the ...

Ministerial Statement
21/6/2022

Speech By Hon. Scott Stewart MEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLE Record of Proceedings, 21 June 2022 MINISTERIAL STATEMENT Resources Centre of Excellence Hon. SJ STEWART (Townsville—ALP) (Minister for Resources) (10.11 am): The Palaszczuk government is committed to ...

Ministerial Statement
22/6/2022

Speech By Hon. Scott Stewart MEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLE Record of Proceedings, 22 June 2022 MINISTERIAL STATEMENT Budget, Resources Industries Hon. SJ STEWART (Townsville—ALP) (Minister for Resources) (10.10 am): The state budget delivered by the Treasurer ...

Ministerial Statement
24/6/2022

Speech By Hon. Scott Stewart MEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLE Record of Proceedings, 24 June 2022 MINISTERIAL STATEMENT Resources Industry Development Plan Hon. SJ STEWART (Townsville—ALP) (Minister for Resources) (9.54 am): As the Minister for Resources, nothing is ...

Adjournment
31/8/2022

Speech By Hon. Scott Stewart MEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLE Record of Proceedings, 31 August 2022 ADJOURNMENT Project Red Socks Hon. SJ STEWART (Townsville—ALP) (Minister for Resources) (7.14 pm): I rise this evening to speak about something that is very close to my ...

Ministerial Statement
1/9/2022

Speech By Hon. Scott Stewart MEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLE Record of Proceedings, 1 September 2022 MINISTERIAL STATEMENT Carborough Downs Coalmine Hon. SJ STEWART (Townsville—ALP) (Minister for Resources) (10.45 am): As metallurgical coal prices remain strong, ...

Motion : Jobs, Skills and Training
1/9/2022

Speech By Hon. Scott Stewart MEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLE Record of Proceedings, 1 September 2022 MOTION Jobs, Skills and Training Hon. SJ STEWART (Townsville—ALP) (Minister for Resources) (12.52 pm): As a government we have a strong track record of supporting jobs ...

Coal Mining Safety and Health and Other Legislation Bill
12/10/2022

Speech By Hon. Scott Stewart MEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLE Record of Proceedings, 12 October 2022 COAL MINING SAFETY AND HEALTH AND OTHER LEGISLATION BILL Message from Governor Hon. SJ STEWART (Townsville—ALP) (Minister for Resources) (11.41 am): I present a message ...

Ministerial Statement
13/10/2022

Speech By Hon. Scott Stewart MEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLE Record of Proceedings, 13 October 2022 MINISTERIAL STATEMENT Critical Minerals Hon. SJ STEWART (Townsville—ALP) (Minister for Resources) (10.45 am): Critical minerals are in demand throughout the world and ...

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

Speech By Hon. Scott Stewart MEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLE Record of Proceedings, 11 October 2022 MOTION Death of Queen Elizabeth II and Accession of King Charles III, Address of Condolence and Congratulations Hon. SJ STEWART (Townsville—ALP) (Minister for ...

Ministerial Statement
25/10/2022

Speech By Hon. Scott Stewart MEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLE Record of Proceedings, 25 October 2022 MINISTERIAL STATEMENT Resources Industries, Jobs Hon. SJ STEWART (Townsville—ALP) (Minister for Resources) (10.11 am): I rise to talk about the importance of the ...

Coal Mining Safety and Health and Other Legislation Amendment Bill
8/11/2022

Speech By Hon. Scott Stewart MEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLE Record of Proceedings, 8 November 2022 COAL MINING SAFETY AND HEALTH AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Second Reading Hon. SJ STEWART (Townsville—ALP) (Minister for Resources) (4.06 pm): I move— That the ...

Adjournment
8/11/2022

Speech By Hon. Scott Stewart MEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLE Record of Proceedings, 8 November 2022 ADJOURNMENT Remembrance Day Hon. SJ STEWART (Townsville—ALP) (Minister for Resources) (8.57 pm): I might be a few days early, but I would like to speak about ...

Ministerial Statement
9/11/2022

Speech By Hon. Scott Stewart MEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLE Record of Proceedings, 9 November 2022 MINISTERIAL STATEMENT Land Management, Funding Hon. SJ STEWART (Townsville—ALP) (Minister for Resources) (10.11 am): Right now, right across the state, local land ...

Coal Mining Safety and Health and Other Legislation Amendment Bill
9/11/2022

Speech By Hon. Scott Stewart MEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLE Record of Proceedings, 9 November 2022 COAL MINING SAFETY AND HEALTH AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Second Reading Hon. SJ STEWART (Townsville—ALP) (Minister for Resources) (11.36 am), in reply: I ...

Ministerial Statement
10/11/2022

Speech By Hon. Scott Stewart MEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLE Record of Proceedings, 10 November 2022 MINISTERIAL STATEMENT Mining Industry Hon. SJ STEWART (Townsville—ALP) (Minister for Resources) (10.09 am): I need to advise that this morning my ministerial ...

Adjournment
13/10/2022

Speech By Hon. Scott Stewart MEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLE Record of Proceedings, 13 October 2022 ADJOURNMENT Townsville, North Queensland Cowboys Hon. SJ STEWART (Townsville—ALP) (Minister for Resources) (7.16 pm): I rise to talk about the pride of Townsville and ...

Ministerial Statements
22/5/2024

Speech By Hon. Scott Stewart MEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLE Record of Proceedings, 22 May 2024 MINISTERIAL STATEMENTS Resources Industries Hon. SJ STEWART (Townsville—ALP) (Minister for Resources and Critical Minerals) (10.04 am): Queensland’s resources industry is ...

Ministerial Statements
23/5/2024

Speech By Hon. Scott Stewart MEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLE Record of Proceedings, 23 May 2024 MINISTERIAL STATEMENTS Resources Industry Hon. SJ STEWART (Townsville—ALP) (Minister for Resources and Critical Minerals) (10.15 am): We know critical minerals are what ...

Ministerial Statement
2/5/2024

Speech By Hon. Scott Stewart MEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLE Record of Proceedings, 2 May 2024 MINISTERIAL STATEMENT Coal Royalties Hon. SJ STEWART (Townsville—ALP) (Minister for Resources and Critical Minerals) (10.30 am): Our resources industry continues to go from ...

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

Speech By Hon. Scott Stewart MEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLE Record of Proceedings, 21 May 2024 CHEAPER POWER (SUPPLEMENTARY APPROPRIATION BILL) Hon. SJ STEWART (Townsville—ALP) (Minister for Resources and Critical Minerals) (9.33 pm): I rise to speak to the Cheaper ...

Land and Other Legislation Amendment Bill (No. 2)
16/4/2024

Speech By Hon. Scott Stewart MEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLE Record of Proceedings, 16 April 2024 LAND AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL (NO. 2) Hon. SJ STEWART (Townsville—ALP) (Minister for Resources and Critical Minerals) (12.29 pm), in reply: I thank all ...

Ministerial Statement
17/4/2024

Speech By Hon. Scott Stewart MEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLE Record of Proceedings, 17 April 2024 MINISTERIAL STATEMENT Critical Minerals Hon. SJ STEWART (Townsville—ALP) (Minister for Resources and Critical Minerals) (9.53 am): I am proud to launch yet another ...

Mineral and Energy Resources and Other Legislation Amendment Bill
18/4/2024

Speech By Hon. Scott Stewart MEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLE Record of Proceedings, 18 April 2024 MINERAL AND ENERGY RESOURCES AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Message from Governor Hon. SJ STEWART (Townsville—ALP) (Minister for Resources and Critical Minerals) ...

Resources Safety and Health Legislation Amendment Bill
18/4/2024

Speech By Hon. Scott Stewart MEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLE Record of Proceedings, 18 April 2024 RESOURCES SAFETY AND HEALTH LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Introduction Hon. SJ STEWART (Townsville—ALP) (Minister for Resources and Critical Minerals) (3.23 pm): I present ...

Olympic and Paralympic Games; Motion
14/2/2024

Speech By Hon. Scott Stewart MEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLE Record of Proceedings, 14 February 2024 MOTION Olympic and Paralympic Games Hon. SJ STEWART (Townsville—ALP) (Minister for Resources and Critical Minerals) (4.50 pm): I rise to speak against this motion. The ...

Private Member's Statement
7/3/2024

Speech By Hon. Scott Stewart MEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLE Record of Proceedings, 7 March 2024 PRIVATE MEMBER'S STATEMENT Townsville Electorate, Tourism Hon. SJ STEWART (Townsville—ALP) (Minister for Resources and Critical Minerals) (2.47 pm): I rise to speak about ...

Ministerial Statement
21/3/2024

Speech By Hon. Scott Stewart MEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLE Record of Proceedings, 21 March 2024 MINISTERIAL STATEMENT Resources Industries Hon. SJ STEWART (Townsville—ALP) (Minister for Resources and Critical Minerals) (10.20 am): One of the keys to Queensland’s ...

Land and Other Legislation Amendment Bill (No. 2)
21/3/2024

Speech By Hon. Scott Stewart MEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLE Record of Proceedings, 21 March 2024 LAND AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL (NO. 2) Second Reading Hon. SJ STEWART (Townsville—ALP) (Minister for Resources and Critical Minerals) (4.58 pm): I move— That ...

Private Member's Statements
21/3/2024

Speech By Hon. Scott Stewart MEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLE Record of Proceedings, 21 March 2024 PRIVATE MEMBER'S STATEMENTS Townsville, Electricity Prices Hon. SJ STEWART (Townsville—ALP) (Minister for Resources and Critical Minerals) (2.28 pm): I rise to talk about ...

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

Speech By Hon. Scott Stewart MEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLE Record of Proceedings, 12 June 2024 RESOURCES SAFETY AND HEALTH LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL; MINERAL AND ENERGY RESOURCES AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Second Reading (Cognate Debate) Hon. SJ STEWART ...

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

Speech By Hon. Scott Stewart MEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLE Record of Proceedings, 12 June 2024 RESOURCES SAFETY AND HEALTH LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL; MINERAL AND ENERGY RESOURCES AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Hon. SJ STEWART (Townsville—ALP) (Minister for ...

Queensland Community Safety Bill
22/8/2024

Speech By Hon. Scott Stewart MEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLE Record of Proceedings, 22 August 2024 QUEENSLAND COMMUNITY SAFETY BILL Hon. SJ STEWART (Townsville—ALP) (Minister for Resources and Critical Minerals) (5.41 pm): This government will never stop in its work ...

Private Member's Statement
22/8/2024

Speech By Hon. Scott Stewart MEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLE Record of Proceedings, 22 August 2024 PRIVATE MEMBER'S STATEMENT Home Ownership, Palm Island Hon. SJ STEWART (Townsville—ALP) (Minister for Resources and Critical Minerals) (2.58 pm): It is hard to put into ...

Ministerial Statement
22/8/2024

Speech By Hon. Scott Stewart MEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLE Record of Proceedings, 22 August 2024 MINISTERIAL STATEMENT Byerwen Coalmine, Death Hon. SJ STEWART (Townsville—ALP) (Minister for Resources and Critical Minerals) (3.01 pm): I am aware of reports of a ...

Motion Crime Statistics
21/8/2024

Speech By Hon. Scott Stewart MEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLE Record of Proceedings, 21 August 2024 MOTION Crime Statistics Hon. SJ STEWART (Townsville—ALP) (Minister for Resources and Critical Minerals) (5.12 pm): It is the Miles government that is taking real and ...

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

Speech By Hon. Scott Stewart MEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLE 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 Hon. SJ ...

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

Speech By Hon. Scott Stewart MEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLE 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 ...

Ministerial Statements
12/6/2024

Speech By Hon. Scott Stewart MEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLE Record of Proceedings, 12 June 2024 MINISTERIAL STATEMENTS Budget, Resources Industries Hon. SJ STEWART (Townsville—ALP) (Minister for Resources and Critical Minerals) (10.03 am): The 2024 state budget ...

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

Speech By Hon. Scott Stewart MEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLE Record of Proceedings, 12 September 2024 PROGRESSIVE COAL ROYALTIES PROTECTION (KEEP THEM IN THE BANK) BILL Hon. SJ STEWART (Townsville—ALP) (Minister for Resources and Critical Minerals) (11.32 am): This ...

Ministerial Statement
12/9/2024

Speech By Hon. Scott Stewart MEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLE Record of Proceedings, 12 September 2024 MINISTERIAL STATEMENT Resources Industries, Worker Safety and Health Hon. SJ STEWART (Townsville—ALP) (Minister for Resources and Critical Minerals) (10.06 am): The ...

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