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Speech By Steve Minnikin MEMBER FOR CHATSWORTH MATTERS OF PUBLIC INTEREST Thatcher, Rt Hon. Baroness Margaret Mr MINNIKIN (Chatsworth—LNP) (11.25 am): ‘You cannot strengthen the weak by weakening the strong. You cannot bring about prosperity by discouraging ...

Speech By Steve Minnikin MEMBER FOR CHATSWORTH POLICE POWERS AND RESPONSIBILITIES (MOTOR VEHICLE IMPOUNDMENT) AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr MINNIKIN (Chatsworth—LNP) (8.47 pm): Tonight I rise in the chamber to speak in support of the Police Powers ...

Speech By Steve Minnikin MEMBER FOR CHATSWORTH TRANSPORT (RAIL SAFETY) AMENDMENT REGULATION (NO. 3): DISALLOWANCE OF STATUTORY INSTRUMENT Mr MINNIKIN (Chatsworth—LNP) (7.53 pm): I rise to briefly talk about the Transport (Rail Safety) Amendment Regulation ...

Speech By Steve Minnikin MEMBER FOR CHATSWORTH PRIVATE MEMBER'S STATEMENT Carindale PCYC Mr MINNIKIN (Chatsworth—LNP) (2.42 pm): I rise today to pay tribute to one of Chatsworth’s wonderful community organisations, the Carindale PCYC. The Carindale PCYC has ...

Speech By Steve Minnikin MEMBER FOR CHATSWORTH TRANSPORT AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT REGULATION (NO. 1): DISALLOWANCE MOTION Mr MINNIKIN (Chatsworth—LNP) (8.03 pm): The last time I checked the history books, the Berlin wall came down in 1989. I would ...

Speech By Steve Minnikin MEMBER FOR CHATSWORTH QUEENSLAND BUILDING SERVICES AUTHORITY AMENDMENT BILL Mr MINNIKIN (Chatsworth—LNP) (12.18 pm): I rise in the chamber today to speak in favour of the Queensland Building Services Authority Amendment Bill 2013. ...

Speech By Steve Minnikin MEMBER FOR CHATSWORTH TREASURY AND TRADE AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr MINNIKIN (Chatsworth—LNP) (2.43 pm): I rise to speak in support of the Treasury and Trade and Other Legislation Amendment Bill. Firstly, I would like ...

Speech By Steve Minnikin MEMBER FOR CHATSWORTH MOTION: CROSS RIVER RAIL Mr MINNIKIN (Chatsworth—LNP) (6.20 pm): I rise to support the minister’s amendment, and this speech is indeed ‘shovel ready’. One theme came through time and time again in the public ...

Speech By Steve Minnikin MEMBER FOR CHATSWORTH ELECTRONIC CONVEYANCING NATIONAL LAW (QUEENSLAND) BILL Mr MINNIKIN (Chatsworth—LNP) (4.09 pm): I am pleased to speak in support of the Electronic Conveyancing National Law (Queensland) Bill 2012. First, I ...

Speech By Steve Minnikin MEMBER FOR CHATSWORTH QUEENSLAND RAIL TRANSIT AUTHORITY BILL Mr MINNIKIN (Chatsworth—LNP) (12.42 pm): I rise in support of the Queensland Rail Transit Authority Bill 2013. The Newman government is taking steps to continue the reform ...

Speech By Steve Minnikin MEMBER FOR CHATSWORTH CRIMINAL PROCEEDS CONFISCATION (UNEXPLAINED WEALTH AND SERIOUS DRUG OFFENDER CONFISCATION ORDER) AMENDMENT BILL Mr MINNIKIN (Chatsworth—LNP) (5.08 pm): I wish to rise in this House today to speak in support of ...

Speech By Steve Minnikin MEMBER FOR CHATSWORTH PRIVATE MEMBERS' STATEMENT Mount Petrie Bowmen Mr MINNIKIN (Chatsworth—LNP) (2.37 pm): I rise to bring to the attention of the House the wonderful work of one of Chatsworth’s sporting clubs, the Mount Petrie ...

Speech By Steve Minnikin MEMBER FOR CHATSWORTH TRANSPORT LEGISLATION (PORT PILOTAGE) AMENDMENT BILL Mr MINNIKIN (Chatsworth—LNP) (4.05 pm): I rise to speak in support of the Transport Legislation (Port Pilotage) Amendment Bill 2013. The Newman government ...

Speech By Steve Minnikin MEMBER FOR CHATSWORTH ENERGY AND WATER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr MINNIKIN (Chatsworth—LNP) (4.59 pm): I rise to speak in support of the Energy and Water Legislation Amendment Bill 2013. Firstly, I commend the Hon. Mark McArdle, ...

Speech By Steve Minnikin MEMBER FOR CHATSWORTH PRIVATE MEMBERS' STATEMENTS IGA Tingalpa Mr MINNIKIN (Chatsworth—LNP) (2.59 pm): Sam Walton, the founder of Walmart, one of the world’s great retail success stories, tells us, ‘The goal as a company is to have ...

Speech By Steve Minnikin MEMBER FOR CHATSWORTH PRIVATE MEMBERS' STATEMENTS Carindale, Quota Club Mr MINNIKIN (Chatsworth—LNP) (2.37 pm): Mahatma Gandhi once told us— The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others. With that in ...

Speech By Steve Minnikin MEMBER FOR CHATSWORTH TRANSPORT AND OTHER LEGISLATION (HEAVY VEHICLE NATIONAL LAW) AMENDMENT BILL Mr MINNIKIN (Chatsworth—LNP) (11.55 am): I rise in support of the Transport and Other Legislation (Heavy Vehicle National Law) ...

Speech By Steve Minnikin MEMBER FOR CHATSWORTH MATTERS OF PUBLIC INTEREST Volunteers Mr MINNIKIN (Chatsworth—LNP) (11.20 am): I rise in this chamber to speak about the importance of volunteerism. However, firstly, I will share with the House some very wise ...

Speech By Steve Minnikin MEMBER FOR CHATSWORTH PRIVATE MEMBER'S STATEMENT Rudd, Mr K Mr MINNIKIN (Chatsworth—LNP) (2.45 pm): I rise in the chamber this afternoon to respond to an assertion that was made by the current Prime Minister in federal parliament on ...

Speech By Steve Minnikin MEMBER FOR CHATSWORTH MATTERS OF PUBLIC INTEREST Housing Affordability Mr MINNIKIN (Chatsworth—LNP) (11.11 am): I wish to rise in the chamber today to talk about an issue that continues to be of great concern to many residents of my ...

Speech By Steve Minnikin MEMBER FOR CHATSWORTH APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILL; REVENUE AMENDMENT AND TRADE AND INVESTMENT QUEENSLAND BILL Mr MINNIKIN (Chatsworth—LNP) (12.28 pm): It is my absolute privilege to rise today to speak on the ...

Speech By Steve Minnikin MEMBER FOR CHATSWORTH EDUCATION LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr MINNIKIN (Chatsworth—LNP) (5.29 pm): I rise in this chamber to speak on the Education Legislation Amendment Bill 2013. From the outset I too wish to thank the Minister ...

Speech By Steve Minnikin MEMBER FOR CHATSWORTH Record of Proceedings, 17 October 2013 PRIVATE MEMBER'S STATEMENT Belmont and Gumdale Scout Groups Mr MINNIKIN (Chatsworth—LNP) (2.41 pm): I rise today to bring to the House’s attention the work of two of ...

Speech By Steve Minnikin MEMBER FOR CHATSWORTH Record of Proceedings, 31 October 2013 PRIVATE MEMBER'S STATEMENT Noy, Mr B Mr MINNIKIN (Chatsworth—LNP) (2.45 pm): I rise to speak on the topic of bread, a seemingly simple commodity which for many years has ...

Speech By Steve Minnikin MEMBER FOR CHATSWORTH Record of Proceedings, 19 November 2013 MOTION: INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS Mr MINNIKIN (Chatsworth—LNP) (5.50 pm): The member for South Brisbane is the gift that just keeps on giving. I believe this is probably her ...

Speech By Steve Minnikin MEMBER FOR CHATSWORTH Record of Proceedings, 19 November 2013 MATTER OF PUBLIC INTEREST War in Afghanistan Mr MINNIKIN (Chatsworth—LNP) (11.25 am): Last month marked the 12th anniversary of Operation Slipper, Australia’s military ...

Speech By Steve Minnikin MEMBER FOR CHATSWORTH MATTERS OF PUBLIC INTEREST Commonwealth-State Relations Mr MINNIKIN (Chatsworth—LNP) (11.11 am): Many years ago I watched an episode of Four Corners that, to the best of my memory, was titled the ‘National ...

Speech By Steve Minnikin MEMBER FOR CHATSWORTH HOUSING AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr MINNIKIN (Chatsworth—LNP) (3.19 pm): I rise to speak to the Housing and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2012. At the outset I commend the Minister for Housing ...

Speech By Steve Minnikin MEMBER FOR CHATSWORTH PRIVATE MEMBER'S STATEMENT Mama Rene’s Mr MINNIKIN (Chatsworth—LNP) (3.33 pm): I rise with great pride in this House to acknowledge the exceptionally good work of Mama Rene’s led by Pastor John and his wife, ...

Speech By Steve Minnikin MEMBER FOR CHATSWORTH MOTION: PUBLIC TRANSPORT Mr MINNIKIN (Chatsworth—LNP) (6.20 pm): I welcome the opportunity to speak to the minister’s amendment. It saddens me from a democratic perspective that the 54th Parliament has come to ...

Speech By Steve Minnikin MEMBER FOR CHATSWORTH ADJOURNMENT SPEECH Chatsworth Electorate, Parents and Citizens Associations Mr MINNIKIN (Chatsworth—LNP) (6.02 pm): I rise to bring to the attention of the House the wonderful work of the parents and citizens ...

Speech By Steve Minnikin MEMBER FOR CHATSWORTH Record of Proceedings, 11 February 2014 MATTERS OF PUBLIC INTEREST Newman Government, Achievements Mr MINNIKIN (Chatsworth—LNP) (11.13 am): As we head towards a by-election in Redcliffe shortly and the second ...

Speech By Steve Minnikin MEMBER FOR CHATSWORTH Record of Proceedings, 6 June 2014 ADJOURNMENT D-Day, 70th Anniversary Mr MINNIKIN (Chatsworth—LNP) (6.47 pm): ‘Ok, we’ll go.’ With these words General Dwight D Eisenhower, the supreme allied commander, ...

Speech By Steve Minnikin MEMBER FOR CHATSWORTH Record of Proceedings, 7 August 2014 MEMBERS' STATEMENTS World War I, 100-Year Commemoration Mr MINNIKIN (Chatsworth—LNP) (3.03 pm): This week as we mark 100 years since the start of World War I, I rise to ...

Speech By Steve Minnikin MEMBER FOR CHATSWORTH Record of Proceedings, 26 August 2014 MATTERS OF PUBLIC INTEREST Democracy Mr MINNIKIN (Chatsworth—LNP) (11.26 am): History it is often said can turn on a critical moment or invention. Around 2,600 years ago, ...

Speech By Steve Minnikin MEMBER FOR CHATSWORTH Record of Proceedings, 27 August 2014 TRANSPORT AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr MINNIKIN (Chatsworth—LNP) (4.45 pm): It is with pleasure that I rise in support of the Transport and Other Legislation ...

Speech By Steve Minnikin MEMBER FOR CHATSWORTH Record of Proceedings, 4 March 2014 ADJOURNMENT Queensland Parliamentary Friends of Israel Mr MINNIKIN (Chatsworth—LNP) (9.09 pm): I wish to speak this evening on the formation of the Queensland Parliamentary ...

Speech By Steve Minnikin MEMBER FOR CHATSWORTH Record of Proceedings, 20 March 2014 PRIVATE MEMBER'S STATEMENTS Parer , Hon. W, AM Mr MINNIKIN (Chatsworth—LNP) (2.36 pm): I rise in this chamber to pay tribute to the late Hon. Warwick Parer AM, who was a ...

Speech By Steve Minnikin MEMBER FOR CHATSWORTH Record of Proceedings, 1 April 2014 COMMUNITIES LEGISLATION (FUNDING RED TAPE REDUCTION) AMENDMENT BILL Mr MINNIKIN (Chatsworth—LNP) (3.25 pm): I rise to make a small contribution to the Communities Legislation ...

Speech By Steve Minnikin MEMBER FOR CHATSWORTH Record of Proceedings, 1 April 2014 MATTER OF PUBLIC INTEREST Queensland Economy Mr MINNIKIN (Chatsworth—LNP) (11.26 am): I rise to speak about the future of our great state and the journey that we must embark ...

Speech By Steve Minnikin MEMBER FOR CHATSWORTH Record of Proceedings, 25 November 2014 MATTERS OF PUBLIC INTEREST Liberal Party of Australia, 70th Anniversary Mr MINNIKIN (Chatsworth—LNP) (12.35 pm): I rise today to pay tribute to Australia’s pre-eminent ...

Speech By Steve Minnikin MEMBER FOR CHATSWORTH Record of Proceedings, 22 May 2014 MEMBER'S STATEMENTS Pacific Golf Club Mr MINNIKIN (Chatsworth—LNP) (3.13 pm): I rise to share with the House a true icon within the Chatsworth area—the famous Pacific Golf ...

Speech By Steve Minnikin MEMBER FOR CHATSWORTH Record of Proceedings, 5 June 2014 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILL; REVENUE LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr MINNIKIN (Chatsworth—LNP) (3.42 pm): ‘You cannot escape the responsibility of ...

Speech By Steve Minnikin MEMBER FOR CHATSWORTH Record of Proceedings, 6 May 2014 AGENTS FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATION BILL; DEBT COLLECTORS (FIELD AGENTS AND COLLECTION AGENTS) BILL; MOTOR DEALERS AND CHATTEL AUCTIONEERS BILL; PROPERTY OCCUPATIONS BILL Mr ...

Speech By Steve Minnikin MEMBER FOR CHATSWORTH Record of Proceedings, 6 May 2014 MATTERS OF PUBLIC INTEREST Commonwealth-State Relations Mr MINNIKIN (Chatsworth—LNP) (11.52 am): I previously rose in this chamber and spoke about competitive federalism and ...

Speech By Steve Minnikin MEMBER FOR CHATSWORTH Record of Proceedings, 22 May 2014 ELECTORAL REFORM AMENDMENT BILL Mr MINNIKIN (Chatsworth—LNP) (4.14 pm): I am pleased to speak in favour of the Electoral Reform Amendment Bill. The Attorney-General has once ...

Speech By Steve Minnikin MEMBER FOR CHATSWORTH Record of Proceedings, 16 October 2014 MEMBER'S STATEMENT Carina Leagues Club Lady Spartans Basketball Team Mr MINNIKIN (Chatsworth—LNP) (3.16 pm): I rise in this chamber today to proudly talk about one of the ...

Speech By Steve Minnikin MEMBER FOR CHATSWORTH Record of Proceedings, 29 October 2014 MOTION Mr MINNIKIN (Chatsworth—LNP) (5.17 pm): I wish to rise to speak in favour of the Queensland Plan ratification motion and make a brief contribution on behalf of the ...

Speech By Steve Minnikin MEMBER FOR CHATSWORTH Record of Proceedings, 26 March 2015 MOTION OF CONFIDENCE Mr MINNIKIN (Chatsworth—LNP) (12.43 am): Mr Speaker, I take this opportunity to congratulate you on your appointment. I assure you, I am not doing my ...

Speech By Steve Minnikin MEMBER FOR CHATSWORTH Record of Proceedings, 6 May 2015 ADJOURNMENT Carindale District Junior Australian Football Club Mr MINNIKIN (Chatsworth—LNP) (10.17 pm): Whilst many fans of the Brisbane Lions are lamenting our woeful start to ...

Speech By Steve Minnikin MEMBER FOR CHATSWORTH Record of Proceedings, 19 May 2015 MATTERS OF PUBLIC INTEREST Palaszczuk Labor Government, Performance Mr MINNIKIN (Chatsworth—LNP) (12.08 pm): On this side of the chamber this morning we were somewhat surprised ...

Speech By Steve Minnikin MEMBER FOR CHATSWORTH Record of Proceedings, 16 July 2015 ADJOURNMENT Chris’ IGA, 60th Anniversary Mr MINNIKIN (Chatsworth—LNP) (1.19 am): One of the great privileges of being a politician is that you get to meet some ...

Speech By Steve Minnikin MEMBER FOR CHATSWORTH Record of Proceedings, 17 July 2015 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILL Mr MINNIKIN (Chatsworth—LNP) (10.04 pm): I rise tonight in response to the Palaszczuk government’s first budget. ...

Speech By Steve Minnikin MEMBER FOR CHATSWORTH Record of Proceedings, 14 October 2015 ADDRESS-IN-REPLY Mr MINNIKIN (Chatsworth—LNP) (4.52 pm): It is indeed a true honour to stand in the House and give my speech on the address-in-reply after being ...

Speech By Steve Minnikin MEMBER FOR CHATSWORTH Record of Proceedings, 14 October 2015 ADJOURNMENT Battle of Britain; Sir Winston Churchill Mr MINNIKIN (Chatsworth—LNP) (11.16 pm): It has often been said that history turns on critical moments. This year ...

Speech By Steve Minnikin MEMBER FOR CHATSWORTH Record of Proceedings, 29 October 2015 PRIVATE MEMBER'S STATEMENT Old Cleveland Road Mr MINNIKIN (Chatsworth—LNP) (2.37 pm): I rise today to call on the Palaszczuk government to step up to the plate and ...

Speech By Steve Minnikin MEMBER FOR CHATSWORTH Record of Proceedings, 2 December 2015 ADJOURNMENT Carindale and Eastern Suburbs Community Group Mr MINNIKIN (Chatsworth—LNP) (11.22 pm): I rise to bring to the attention of the House a wonderful local ...

Speech By Steve Minnikin MEMBER FOR CHATSWORTH Record of Proceedings, 3 December 2015 DOMESTIC AND FAMILY VIOLENCE PROTECTION AND ANOTHER ACT AMENDMENT BILL Mr MINNIKIN (Chatsworth—LNP) (7.58 pm): I rise in the chamber to contribute to the debate on the ...

Speech By Steve Minnikin MEMBER FOR CHATSWORTH Record of Proceedings, 11 November 2015 ADJOURNMENT Australian Transgender Support Association of Queensland Mr MINNIKIN (Chatsworth—LNP) (9.40 pm): As is the case for so many of my city colleagues, my ...

Speech By Steve Minnikin MEMBER FOR CHATSWORTH Record of Proceedings, 2 March 2017 LIQUOR AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr MINNIKIN (Chatsworth—LNP) (7.59 pm): I rise to contribute to the debate on the Liquor and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2017. ...

Speech By Steve Minnikin MEMBER FOR CHATSWORTH Record of Proceedings, 21 March 2017 CRIMINAL LAW AMENDMENT BILL Mr MINNIKIN (Chatsworth—LNP) (4.30 pm): I rise to contribute to the debate on the Criminal Law Amendment Bill 2016. The Criminal Law Amendment ...

Speech By Steve Minnikin MEMBER FOR CHATSWORTH Record of Proceedings, 21 March 2017 ADJOURNMENT Harmony Day Mr MINNIKIN (Chatsworth—LNP) (1.04 am): I rise to speak about Harmony Day 2017. Every year on 21 March in Australia we celebrate the diversity of our ...

Speech By Steve Minnikin MEMBER FOR CHATSWORTH Record of Proceedings, 23 March 2017 LAND AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr MINNIKIN (Chatsworth—LNP) (3.37 pm): I, too, place on record my sincere condolences to the families and friends and all those ...

Speech By Steve Minnikin MEMBER FOR CHATSWORTH Record of Proceedings, 16 February 2017 MOTION Palaszczuk Labor Government, Performance Mr MINNIKIN (Chatsworth—LNP) (5.08 pm): Oh, to be a fly on the wall at the Peel Street politburo just across the river with ...

Speech By Steve Minnikin MEMBER FOR CHATSWORTH Record of Proceedings, 23 August 2017 WORKERS' COMPENSATION AND REHABILITATION (COAL WORKERS' PNEUMOCONIOSIS) AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr MINNIKIN (Chatsworth—LNP) (5.55 pm): I rise to contribute to ...

Speech By Steve Minnikin MEMBER FOR CHATSWORTH Record of Proceedings, 5 September 2017 COUNTER-TERRORISM AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr MINNIKIN (Chatsworth—LNP) (3.29 pm): I rise to make a contribution to the Counter-Terrorism and Other Legislation ...

Speech By Steve Minnikin MEMBER FOR CHATSWORTH Record of Proceedings, 6 September 2017 LABOUR HIRE LICENSING BILL Mr MINNIKIN (Chatsworth—LNP) (9.38 pm): As a member of the Finance and Administration Committee it gives me great pleasure to rise tonight to ...

Speech By Steve Minnikin MEMBER FOR CHATSWORTH Record of Proceedings, 12 October 2017 WORK HEALTH AND SAFETY AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr MINNIKIN (Chatsworth—LNP) (12.55 pm): I too as a member of the Finance and Administration Committee rise to ...

Speech By Steve Minnikin MEMBER FOR CHATSWORTH Record of Proceedings, 15 June 2017 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILL; REVENUE LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr MINNIKIN (Chatsworth—LNP) (9.58 pm): I rise tonight in response to the Palaszczuk ...

Speech By Steve Minnikin MEMBER FOR CHATSWORTH Record of Proceedings, 8 August 2017 ADJOURNMENT Mayfield State School Mr MINNIKIN (Chatsworth—LNP) (11.56 pm): This evening I wish to raise a serious concern about a school in my great electorate of ...

Speech By Steve Minnikin MEMBER FOR CHATSWORTH Record of Proceedings, 8 August 2017 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILL: INFRASTRUCTURE, PLANNING AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE Mr MINNIKIN (Chatsworth—LNP) (4.28 pm): I take great pride in ...

Speech By Steve Minnikin MEMBER FOR CHATSWORTH Record of Proceedings, 9 August 2017 MOTION Palaszczuk Labor Government, CFMEU Mr MINNIKIN (Chatsworth—LNP) (6.24 pm): I actually respect the old working-class values of the member for Mirani—I really do—but the ...

Speech By Steve Minnikin MEMBER FOR CHATSWORTH Record of Proceedings, 23 August 2017 TRANSPORT AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr MINNIKIN (Chatsworth—LNP) (4.46 pm): I too rise to speak to the Transport and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2017. For my ...

Speech By Steve Minnikin MEMBER FOR CHATSWORTH Record of Proceedings, 10 May 2017 STATE PENALTIES ENFORCEMENT AMENDMENT BILL Mr MINNIKIN (Chatsworth—LNP) (9.38 pm): I take great pride in rising to contribute to the debate on the State Penalties Enforcement ...

Speech By Steve Minnikin MEMBER FOR CHATSWORTH Record of Proceedings, 11 May 2017 CHILD PROTECTION (OFFENDER REPORTING) AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr MINNIKIN (Chatsworth—LNP) (4.11 pm): I too rise to make a contribution to the debate on the Child ...

Speech By Steve Minnikin MEMBER FOR CHATSWORTH Record of Proceedings, 14 June 2017 MOTION: REVOCATION OF PROTECTED AREAS Mr MINNIKIN (Chatsworth—LNP) (8.16 pm): I rise to lend support to the notice before the House tonight in relation to the revocation of ...

Speech By Steve Minnikin MEMBER FOR CHATSWORTH Record of Proceedings, 26 October 2017 ADJOURNMENT Chatsworth Electorate, Cost of Living Mr MINNIKIN (Chatsworth—LNP) (6.46 pm): I rise this evening proudly to give a voice to the hardworking residents of the ...

Speech By Steve Minnikin MEMBER FOR CHATSWORTH Record of Proceedings, 1 December 2016 HEAVY VEHICLE NATIONAL LAW AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr MINNIKIN (Chatsworth—LNP) (7.38 pm): I rise with keen interest to contribute to the debate on the Heavy ...

Speech By Steve Minnikin MEMBER FOR CHATSWORTH Record of Proceedings, 1 December 2016 MOTION OF CONDOLENCE Hewitt, Mr WD Mr MINNIKIN (Chatsworth—LNP) (9.52 am): How do you define character? I will give it a go in three words: William Douglas Hewitt. When I ...

Speech By Steve Minnikin MEMBER FOR CHATSWORTH Record of Proceedings, 13 October 2016 MOTION: WEST VILLAGE DEVELOPMENT Mr MINNIKIN (Chatsworth—LNP) (6.12 pm): I am very pleased to rise in the chamber to speak in support of the motion moved by the member ...

Speech By Steve Minnikin MEMBER FOR CHATSWORTH Record of Proceedings, 9 November 2016 ADJOURNMENT HMCS Vancouver; Remembrance Day Mr MINNIKIN (Chatsworth—LNP) (2.29 am): Last Friday night I attended a cocktail reception representing the Leader of the ...

Speech By Steve Minnikin MEMBER FOR CHATSWORTH Record of Proceedings, 29 November 2016 SERIOUS AND ORGANISED CRIME LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr MINNIKIN (Chatsworth—LNP) (5.48 pm): I rise to contribute to the debate on the Serious and Organised Crime ...

Speech By Steve Minnikin MEMBER FOR CHATSWORTH Record of Proceedings, 11 October 2016 DOMESTIC AND FAMILY VIOLENCE PROTECTION AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr MINNIKIN (Chatsworth—LNP) (5.35 pm): I rise to also contribute to the debate on the ...

Speech By Steve Minnikin MEMBER FOR CHATSWORTH Record of Proceedings, 11 October 2016 ADJOURNMENT Chatsworth Electorate, Justices of the Peace Mr MINNIKIN (Chatsworth—LNP) (7.14 pm): I rise this evening to congratulate six unsung local champions from my ...

Speech By Steve Minnikin MEMBER FOR CHATSWORTH Record of Proceedings, 17 June 2016 YOUTH JUSTICE AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL 2015; YOUTH JUSTICE AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL 2016 Mr MINNIKIN (Chatsworth—LNP) (12.00 am): I rise to ...

Speech By Steve Minnikin MEMBER FOR CHATSWORTH Record of Proceedings, 17 June 2016 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILL; DUTIES AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr MINNIKIN (Chatsworth—LNP) (7.30 pm): I rise tonight in response to the ...

Speech By Steve Minnikin MEMBER FOR CHATSWORTH Record of Proceedings, 31 August 2016 FIRE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES (DOMESTIC SMOKE ALARMS) AMENDMENT BILL; FIRE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES (SMOKE ALARMS) AMENDMENT BILL Mr MINNIKIN (Chatsworth—LNP) (9.55 pm): I ...

Speech By Steve Minnikin MEMBER FOR CHATSWORTH Record of Proceedings, 1 September 2016 PRIVATE MEMBER'S STATEMENT Shadows of Shoah Exhibition Mr MINNIKIN (Chatsworth—LNP) (2.30 pm): A couple of weeks ago I accepted an invitation to attend an exhibition ...

Speech By Steve Minnikin MEMBER FOR CHATSWORTH Record of Proceedings, 14 September 2016 TRANSPORT AND OTHER LEGISLATION (HIRE SERVICES) AMENDMENT REGULATION: DISALLOWANCE OF STATUTORY INSTRUMENT Mr MINNIKIN (Chatsworth—LNP) (7.48 pm): When we rise in ...

Speech By Steve Minnikin MEMBER FOR CHATSWORTH Record of Proceedings, 17 March 2016 PRIVATE MEMBER'S STATEMENT Gumdale State School Mr MINNIKIN (Chatsworth—LNP) (2.45 pm): 2016 is shaping up as a very exciting year for one of my local primary ...

Speech By Steve Minnikin MEMBER FOR CHATSWORTH Record of Proceedings, 19 April 2016 CRIMINAL LAW (DOMESTIC VIOLENCE) AMENDMENT BILL (NO. 2) Mr MINNIKIN (Chatsworth—LNP) (4.25 pm): I rise in the chamber to contribute to the debate on the Criminal Law ...

Speech By Steve Minnikin MEMBER FOR CHATSWORTH Record of Proceedings, 10 May 2016 RETAIL SHOP LEASES AMENDMENT BILL Mr MINNIKIN (Chatsworth—LNP) (4.08 pm): I rise in the House to contribute to the Retail Shop Leases Amendment Bill 2015 debate. I am ...

Speech By Steve Minnikin MEMBER FOR CHATSWORTH Record of Proceedings, 12 May 2016 ADJOURNMENT Chatsworth Electorate, Anzac Day Mr MINNIKIN (Chatsworth—LNP) (9.28 pm): Just over two weeks ago thousands of Australians from across the country woke in the ...

Speech By Steve Minnikin MEMBER FOR CHATSWORTH Record of Proceedings, 26 May 2016 ADJOURNMENT Belmont Services Bowls Club Mr MINNIKIN (Chatsworth—LNP) (6.47 pm): I rise this evening to honour a wonderful community group within my fantastic seat of ...

Speech By Steve Minnikin MEMBER FOR CHATSWORTH Record of Proceedings, 15 June 2016 ELECTRICITY AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr MINNIKIN (Chatsworth—LNP) (10.27 pm): I rise to contribute to the debate of the Electricity and Other Legislation ...

Speech By Steve Minnikin MEMBER FOR CHATSWORTH Record of Proceedings, 23 February 2016 ADJOURNMENT Rotary International, Polio Mr MINNIKIN (Chatsworth—LNP) (9.07 pm): Tonight I rise in the chamber to pay tribute and recognise the hard work and dedication ...

Speech By Steve Minnikin MEMBER FOR CHATSWORTH Record of Proceedings, 16 June 2016 ADJOURNMENT Female Genital Mutilation Mr MINNIKIN (Chatsworth—LNP) (1.01 am): This morning I rise to discuss a topic of serious concern to the House. I will preface my ...

Speech By Steve Minnikin MEMBER FOR CHATSWORTH Record of Proceedings, 13 June 2018 HEAVY VEHICLE NATIONAL LAW AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr MINNIKIN (Chatsworth—LNP) (11.28 am): I rise to contribute to the debate on the Heavy Vehicle National Law ...

Speech By Steve Minnikin MEMBER FOR CHATSWORTH Record of Proceedings, 13 June 2018 NOTICE OF MOTION Toll Roads Mr MINNIKIN (Chatsworth—LNP) (10.12 am): I give notice that I will move— That the Transport and Public Works Committee inquire into and report to ...

Speech By Steve Minnikin MEMBER FOR CHATSWORTH Record of Proceedings, 14 June 2018 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILL; REVENUE LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL; BETTING TAX BILL Mr MINNIKIN (Chatsworth—LNP) (11.38 pm): I rise tonight in response ...

Speech By Steve Minnikin MEMBER FOR CHATSWORTH Record of Proceedings, 6 March 2018 EDUCATION (OVERSEAS STUDENTS) BILL Mr MINNIKIN (Chatsworth—LNP) (5.57 pm): I, too, would like to speak to the Education (Overseas Students) Bill 2018. At the outset, having ...

Speech By Steve Minnikin MEMBER FOR CHATSWORTH Record of Proceedings, 7 March 2018 MOTION: FUEL PRICE MONITORING Mr MINNIKIN (Chatsworth—LNP) (6.50 pm): For the benefit of the minister, I will outline to him that I am Minno, not Simmo, so he can get his ...

Speech By Steve Minnikin MEMBER FOR CHATSWORTH Record of Proceedings, 7 March 2018 TOW TRUCK AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr MINNIKIN (Chatsworth—LNP) (4.39 pm): I rise as the shadow minister for transport and main roads to address the Tow Truck and ...

Speech By Steve Minnikin MEMBER FOR CHATSWORTH Record of Proceedings, 15 June 2018 MOTION OF CONDOLENCE Mackenroth, Hon. TM Mr MINNIKIN (Chatsworth—LNP) (9.49 am): We were divided by ideology but united in our love for the Chatsworth electorate. Much has ...

Speech By Steve Minnikin MEMBER FOR CHATSWORTH Record of Proceedings, 22 August 2018 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILL Transport and Public Works Committee, Report Mr MINNIKIN (Chatsworth—LNP) (3.20 pm): There was something nice said about ...

Speech By Steve Minnikin MEMBER FOR CHATSWORTH Record of Proceedings, 5 September 2018 HEAVY VEHICLE NATIONAL LAW AMENDMENT BILL Mr MINNIKIN (Chatsworth—LNP) (12.14 pm): I rise to speak on the Heavy Vehicle National Law Amendment Bill 2018. At the outset I ...

Speech By Steve Minnikin MEMBER FOR CHATSWORTH Record of Proceedings, 6 September 2018 ADJOURNMENT Carindale Cougars Mr MINNIKIN (Chatsworth—LNP) (6.11 pm): It gives me a great sense of pride today to congratulate my local Junior Australian Football Club, ...

Speech By Steve Minnikin MEMBER FOR CHATSWORTH Record of Proceedings, 20 March 2018 MATTERS OF PUBLIC INTEREST Queensland Rail Mr MINNIKIN (Chatsworth—LNP) (2.37 pm): Although it is 529 days since the large-scale disruptions and the drastic cut in train ...

Speech By Steve Minnikin MEMBER FOR CHATSWORTH Record of Proceedings, 2 May 2018 ADJOURNMENT Passenger Transport Compliance Mr MINNIKIN (Chatsworth—LNP) (7.07 pm): I have always said that the best way to get on top of your brief as a shadow minister is to ...

Speech By Steve Minnikin MEMBER FOR CHATSWORTH Record of Proceedings, 15 May 2018 LOCAL GOVERNMENT (COUNCILLOR COMPLAINTS) AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL; LOCAL GOVERNMENT ELECTORAL (IMPLEMENTING STAGE 1 OF BELCARRA) AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT ...

Speech By Steve Minnikin MEMBER FOR CHATSWORTH Record of Proceedings, 13 June 2018 MOTION Toll Roads Mr MINNIKIN (Chatsworth—LNP) (4.56 pm): I give notice—I rise to speak on the motion I circulated earlier this morning. Mr DEPUTY SPEAKER (Mr Weir): Member ...

Speech By Steve Minnikin MEMBER FOR CHATSWORTH Record of Proceedings, 18 September 2018 POLICE POWERS AND RESPONSIBILITIES AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr MINNIKIN (Chatsworth—LNP) (5.44 pm): I, too, rise to contribute to the debate on the Police ...

Speech By Steve Minnikin MEMBER FOR CHATSWORTH Record of Proceedings, 1 November 2018 ADDRESS-IN-REPLY Mr MINNIKIN (Chatsworth—LNP) (5.28 pm): As I stated in my inaugural speech, our role and responsibility as a government is to provide an opportunity ...

Speech By Steve Minnikin MEMBER FOR CHATSWORTH Record of Proceedings, 1 November 2018 PRIVATE MEMBER'S STATEMENT Old Cleveland Road, Tramway Tracks Mr MINNIKIN (Chatsworth—LNP) (2.00 pm): I rise to speak about an iconic piece of history right in the heart ...

Speech By Steve Minnikin MEMBER FOR CHATSWORTH Record of Proceedings, 15 November 2018 TRANSPORT AND PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE Report, Motion to Take Note Mr MINNIKIN (Chatsworth—LNP) (3.52 pm): I too rise to make a brief contribution on the inquiry into the ...

Speech By Steve Minnikin MEMBER FOR CHATSWORTH Record of Proceedings, 17 October 2018 NOTICE OF MOTION Queensland Rail; No Confidence in the Minister for Transport and Main Roads Mr MINNIKIN (Chatsworth—LNP) (10.16 am): I give notice that I will move— That ...

Speech By Steve Minnikin MEMBER FOR CHATSWORTH Record of Proceedings, 17 October 2018 TERMINATION OF PREGNANCY BILL Mr MINNIKIN (Chatsworth—LNP) (2.51 pm): The hardest speech I have written thus far in my life took place four years ago when I delivered a ...

Speech By Steve Minnikin MEMBER FOR CHATSWORTH Record of Proceedings, 30 October 2018 ADJOURNMENT Carina Men’s Shed Mr MINNIKIN (Chatsworth—LNP) (7.06 pm): I rise to bring to the attention of the House a Chatsworth community group that is very close to my ...

Speech By Steve Minnikin MEMBER FOR CHATSWORTH Record of Proceedings, 30 October 2018 REVENUE AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL; APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL (NO. 2); AND APPROPRIATION BILL (NO. 2) Mr MINNIKIN (Chatsworth—LNP) (5.09 pm): I too rise to ...

Speech By Steve Minnikin MEMBER FOR CHATSWORTH Record of Proceedings, 18 September 2018 ADJOURNMENT Cougars Weightlifting Club Mr MINNIKIN (Chatsworth—LNP) (9.01 pm): I rise to bring to the attention of the House the success of yet another topnotch sporting ...

Speech By Steve Minnikin MEMBER FOR CHATSWORTH Record of Proceedings, 20 September 2018 PRIVATE MEMBERS' STATEMENTS Camp Hill State Infants and Primary School, Air Conditioning Mr MINNIKIN (Chatsworth—LNP) (2.00 pm): It gives me a great deal of pleasure to ...

Speech By Steve Minnikin MEMBER FOR CHATSWORTH Record of Proceedings, 17 October 2018 MOTION: QUEENSLAND RAIL; NO CONFIDENCE IN THE MINISTER FOR TRANSPORT AND MAIN ROADS Mr MINNIKIN (Chatsworth—LNP) (4.58 pm): I move— That this House— 1. notes: (a) in early ...

Speech By Steve Minnikin MEMBER FOR CHATSWORTH Record of Proceedings, 3 September 2019 TRANSPORT LEGISLATION (ROAD SAFETY AND OTHER MATTERS) AMENDMENT BILL Mr MINNIKIN (Chatsworth—LNP) (5.35 pm): It gives me great pleasure to rise for the second time today ...

Speech By Steve Minnikin MEMBER FOR CHATSWORTH Record of Proceedings, 3 September 2019 PERSONALISED TRANSPORT OMBUDSMAN BILL Mr MINNIKIN (Chatsworth—LNP) (11.55 am): I take a great deal of pride in rising to speak on behalf of the opposition on the ...

Speech By Steve Minnikin MEMBER FOR CHATSWORTH Record of Proceedings, 17 September 2019 TRANSPORT LEGISLATION (FEES) AMENDMENT REGULATION Mr MINNIKIN (Chatsworth—LNP) (5.29 pm): I move— That section 43 of the Transport Legislation (Fees) Amendment Regulation ...

Speech By Steve Minnikin MEMBER FOR CHATSWORTH Record of Proceedings, 18 September 2019 MOTION Deputy Premier, Treasurer and Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships, No Confidence Mr MINNIKIN (Chatsworth—LNP) (5.32 pm): Yes, member ...

Speech By Steve Minnikin MEMBER FOR CHATSWORTH Record of Proceedings, 12 February 2019 MATTER OF PUBLIC INTEREST Member for Whitsunday Mr MINNIKIN (Chatsworth—LNP) (2.45 pm): We need to talk about the member for Whitsunday. Ms Farmer interjected. Madam ...

Speech By Steve Minnikin MEMBER FOR CHATSWORTH Record of Proceedings, 13 February 2019 CRIMINAL CODE (NON-CONSENSUAL SHARING OF INTIMATE IMAGES AMENDMENT BILL Mr MINNIKIN (Chatsworth—LNP) (12.58 pm): It gives me a great deal of pleasure to rise and make a ...

Speech By Steve Minnikin MEMBER FOR CHATSWORTH Record of Proceedings, 14 February 2019 TRANSPORT AND PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE Mr MINNIKIN (Chatsworth—LNP) (3.43 pm): I would like to also make a contribution in relation to report No. 14 of the Transport and ...

Speech By Steve Minnikin MEMBER FOR CHATSWORTH Record of Proceedings, 28 February 2019 PRIVATE MEMBER'S STATEMENT Quota International, Carindale Mr MINNIKIN (Chatsworth—LNP) (2.00 pm): I rise this afternoon to honour an outstanding milestone for an ...

Speech By Steve Minnikin MEMBER FOR CHATSWORTH Record of Proceedings, 26 March 2019 MATTER OF PUBLIC INTEREST Transport Infrastructure Mr MINNIKIN (Chatsworth—LNP) (2.15 pm): I rise to speak of a matter of public interest that should be of concern to ...

Speech By Steve Minnikin MEMBER FOR CHATSWORTH Record of Proceedings, 28 March 2019 JUSTICE LEGISLATION (LINKS TO TERRORIST ACTIVITY) AMENDMENT BILL Mr MINNIKIN (Chatsworth—LNP) (12.48 pm): Like many honourable members in this chamber, I too rise to make a ...

Speech By Steve Minnikin MEMBER FOR CHATSWORTH Record of Proceedings, 2 May 2019 ADJOURNMENT Chatsworth Electorate, Anti-Theft Initiative Mr MINNIKIN (Chatsworth—LNP) (6.22 pm): I rise to commend a wonderful community initiative that was held recently in my ...

Speech By Steve Minnikin MEMBER FOR CHATSWORTH Record of Proceedings, 16 May 2019 WORKING WITH CHILDREN (RISK MANAGEMENT AND SCREENING) AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr MINNIKIN (Chatsworth—LNP) (12.44 pm): I, too, rise to make a contribution to the ...

Speech By Steve Minnikin MEMBER FOR CHATSWORTH Record of Proceedings, 12 June 2019 MOTION Palaszczuk Labor Government, Federal Election Mr MINNIKIN (Chatsworth—LNP) (5.41 pm): I rise to speak in support of the member for Everton’s motion. Like many people ...

Speech By Steve Minnikin MEMBER FOR CHATSWORTH Record of Proceedings, 14 June 2019 NOTICE OF MOTION Disallowance of Statutory Instrument Mr MINNIKIN (Chatsworth—LNP) (10.00 am): I give notice that I will move— That section 43 of the Transport Legislation ...

Speech By Steve Minnikin MEMBER FOR CHATSWORTH Record of Proceedings, 20 August 2019 MATTER OF PUBLIC INTEREST Deputy Premier, Treasurer and Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships Mr MINNIKIN (Chatsworth—LNP) (2.37 pm): The integrity ...

Speech By Steve Minnikin MEMBER FOR CHATSWORTH Record of Proceedings, 21 August 2019 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL APPROPRIATION BILL Consideration in Detail (Cognate Debate) Appropriation Bill Transport and Public Works Committee, Report Mr MINNIKIN ...

Speech By Steve Minnikin MEMBER FOR CHATSWORTH Record of Proceedings, 22 August 2019 TRANSPORT AND PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE Report, Motion to Take Note Mr MINNIKIN (Chatsworth—LNP) (3.15 pm): I, too, rise to make a brief contribution to the report on the ...

Speech By Steve Minnikin MEMBER FOR CHATSWORTH Record of Proceedings, 2 April 2019 MOTION Business Program Mr MINNIKIN (Chatsworth—LNP) (11.24 am): It gives me a great deal of pleasure to rise and support the Manager of Opposition Business in relation to his ...

Speech By Steve Minnikin MEMBER FOR CHATSWORTH Record of Proceedings, 3 April 2019 ADJOURNMENT State of Israel, Diplomatic Relations Mr MINNIKIN (Chatsworth—LNP) (7.06 pm): I would like to officially acknowledge the 70th anniversary of Australia’s formal ...

Speech By Steve Minnikin MEMBER FOR CHATSWORTH Record of Proceedings, 3 April 2019 MOTION Palaszczuk Labor Government, Waste Mr MINNIKIN (Chatsworth—LNP) (5.30 pm): Of the long list of 27 items, my contribution tonight will focus on items (d) and (h). For ...

Speech By Steve Minnikin MEMBER FOR CHATSWORTH Record of Proceedings, 13 June 2019 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILL; REVENUE AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr MINNIKIN (Chatsworth—LNP) (9.38 pm): ‘You cannot escape the responsibility ...

Speech By Steve Minnikin MEMBER FOR CHATSWORTH Record of Proceedings, 19 September 2019 PRIVATE MEMBER'S STATEMENT Chatsworth Electorate, C&Ks Mr MINNIKIN (Chatsworth—LNP) (2.31 pm): Today I rise to acknowledge the sensational work being carried out every ...

Speech By Steve Minnikin MEMBER FOR CHATSWORTH Record of Proceedings, 19 September 2019 HEAVY VEHICLE NATIONAL LAW AMENDMENT BILL Mr MINNIKIN (Chatsworth—LNP) (3.37 pm): As shadow minister for transport and main roads, I too take a great deal of pride in ...

Speech By Steve Minnikin MEMBER FOR CHATSWORTH Record of Proceedings, 17 October 2019 ADJOURNMENT Bulimba Creek Catchment Coordinating Committee Mr MINNIKIN (Chatsworth—LNP) (6.15 pm): I rise this evening to commend a very important group in the Chatsworth ...

Speech By Steve Minnikin MEMBER FOR CHATSWORTH Record of Proceedings, 24 October 2019 TRANSPORT AND PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE Report, Motion to Take Note Mr MINNIKIN (Chatsworth—LNP) (3.40 pm): I too rise to give some commentary in relation to report No. 28 of ...

Speech By Steve Minnikin MEMBER FOR CHATSWORTH Record of Proceedings, 26 November 2019 MOTION Federal Government, Infrastructure Funding Mr MINNIKIN (Chatsworth—LNP) (12.04 pm): We have three absolute geniuses opposite and it is very timely that those three ...

Speech By Steve Minnikin MEMBER FOR CHATSWORTH Record of Proceedings, 27 November 2019 HOLIDAYS AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr MINNIKIN (Chatsworth—LNP) (12.51 pm): I rise to make a contribution to the debate of the Holidays and Other Legislation ...

Speech By Steve Minnikin MEMBER FOR CHATSWORTH Record of Proceedings, 28 November 2019 PRIVATE MEMBER'S STATEMENT Public Transport Mr MINNIKIN (Chatsworth—LNP) (2.18 pm): I would like to know what parallel universe the member for Miller, the transport and ...

Speech By Steve Minnikin MEMBER FOR CHATSWORTH Record of Proceedings, 25 May 2023 TOBACCO AND OTHER SMOKING PRODUCTS AMENDMENT BILL Mr MINNIKIN (Chatsworth—LNP) (5.06 pm): I rise to make a brief contribution to the Tobacco and Other Smoking Products ...

Speech By Steve Minnikin MEMBER FOR CHATSWORTH Record of Proceedings, 14 June 2023 MOTION State Development and Regional Industries Committee, 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games Mr MINNIKIN (Chatsworth—LNP) (5.33 pm): It is about time to raise the bar a ...

Speech By Steve Minnikin MEMBER FOR CHATSWORTH Record of Proceedings, 15 June 2023 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILL; REVENUE LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr MINNIKIN (Chatsworth—LNP) (10.41 pm): It gives me a great deal of pleasure to rise ...

Speech By Steve Minnikin MEMBER FOR CHATSWORTH Record of Proceedings, 22 August 2023 MATTERS OF PUBLIC INTEREST Railways, Level Crossings Mr MINNIKIN (Chatsworth—LNP) (2.36 pm): Kerry Packer once said that you only get one Alan Bond in a lifetime. In its ...

Speech By Steve Minnikin MEMBER FOR CHATSWORTH Record of Proceedings, 23 August 2023 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL APPROPRIATION BILL Consideration in Detail (Cognate Debate) Appropriation Bill Transport and Resources Committee, Report Mr MINNIKIN ...

Speech By Steve Minnikin MEMBER FOR CHATSWORTH Record of Proceedings, 14 September 2023 PRIVATE MEMBER'S STATEMENT Minister for Transport and Main Roads Mr MINNIKIN (Chatsworth—LNP) (2.37 pm): Very well done to the previous speaker. After growing up in the ...

Speech By Steve Minnikin MEMBER FOR CHATSWORTH Record of Proceedings, 12 October 2023 CRIMINAL CODE (SERIOUS VILIFICATION AND HATE CRIMES) AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr MINNIKIN (Chatsworth—LNP) (12.34 pm): I, too, would like to contribute to the ...

Speech By Steve Minnikin MEMBER FOR CHATSWORTH Record of Proceedings, 24 October 2023 PROPERTY LAW BILL Mr MINNIKIN (Chatsworth—LNP) (3.40 pm): I rise to make a contribution to the Property Law Bill 2023. I will disclose up-front that I am a member of the ...

Speech By Steve Minnikin MEMBER FOR CHATSWORTH Record of Proceedings, 25 October 2023 TOW TRUCK BILL Mr MINNIKIN (Chatsworth—LNP) (3.43 pm): A lot of the things that we debate and agree to pass here have a profound impact on Queenslanders and our history. ...

Speech By Steve Minnikin MEMBER FOR CHATSWORTH Record of Proceedings, 15 November 2023 ADJOURNMENT Nature Freedom Mr MINNIKIN (Chatsworth—LNP) (7.00 pm): There are many hardworking groups within our community performing amazing work, often with little ...

Speech By Steve Minnikin MEMBER FOR CHATSWORTH Record of Proceedings, 15 November 2023 MOTION Infrastructure Mr MINNIKIN (Chatsworth—LNP) (4.30 pm): I am incredulous that the ALP has the audacity to bring before the House a motion pertaining to ...

Speech By Steve Minnikin MEMBER FOR CHATSWORTH Record of Proceedings, 16 November 2023 PRIVATE MEMBER'S STATEMENT Minister for Transport and Main Roads, Performance Mr MINNIKIN (Chatsworth—LNP) (2.21 pm): It is that time of the proceedings when we play the ...

Speech By Steve Minnikin MEMBER FOR CHATSWORTH Record of Proceedings, 30 November 2023 PRIVATE MEMBER'S STATEMENT Minister for Transport and Main Roads and Minister for Digital Services, Performance Mr MINNIKIN (Chatsworth—LNP) (2.06 pm): We have come to ...

Speech By Steve Minnikin MEMBER FOR CHATSWORTH Record of Proceedings, 25 October 2023 ADJOURNMENT Kruger, Mr J Mr MINNIKIN (Chatsworth—LNP) (7.00 pm): We all know the old line that not all heroes wear capes. Tonight I would like to talk about the 2023 ...

Speech By Steve Minnikin MEMBER FOR CHATSWORTH Record of Proceedings, 15 March 2023 ADJOURNMENT Kenrose Street Bakery Mr MINNIKIN (Chatsworth—LNP) (7.07 pm): I rise to pay tribute to the resilience of a small family owned business in my electorate, the ...

Speech By Steve Minnikin MEMBER FOR CHATSWORTH Record of Proceedings, 15 March 2023 MOTION: GABBA REDEVELOPMENT Mr MINNIKIN (Chatsworth—LNP) (5.58 pm): I may have lost my hair, but I certainly have not lost my sense of humour. I love going not too far from ...

Speech By Steve Minnikin MEMBER FOR CHATSWORTH Record of Proceedings, 28 March 2023 HOUSING LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr MINNIKIN (Chatsworth—LNP) (3.14 pm): I rise to make a small contribution to the Housing Legislation Amendment Bill. I would like to ...

Speech By Steve Minnikin MEMBER FOR CHATSWORTH Record of Proceedings, 10 May 2023 ADJOURNMENT Kambouris, Mr G Mr MINNIKIN (Chatsworth—LNP) (7.01 pm): I rise to pay tribute to an outstanding member of the Chatsworth community, Mr George Kambouris, who ...

Speech By Steve Minnikin MEMBER FOR CHATSWORTH Record of Proceedings, 11 May 2023 PRIVATE MEMBERS' STATEMENTS Hervey Bay, Youth Crime Mr MINNIKIN (Chatsworth—LNP) (3.23 pm): Madam Deputy Speaker, sometimes you have the luck of the draw when it comes to who ...

Speech By Steve Minnikin MEMBER FOR CHATSWORTH Record of Proceedings, 21 February 2023 MATTERS OF PUBLIC INTEREST Bruce Highway Mr MINNIKIN (Chatsworth—LNP) (2.50 pm): One of the real benefits of being the shadow minister for main roads is driving on the ...

Speech By Steve Minnikin MEMBER FOR CHATSWORTH Record of Proceedings, 14 March 2023 STRENGTHENING COMMUNITY SAFETY BILL Mr MINNIKIN (Chatsworth—LNP) (5.22 pm): There are a lot of things you can buy in life, but one thing you cannot buy is time. We have had ...

Speech By Steve Minnikin MEMBER FOR CHATSWORTH Record of Proceedings, 18 June 2020 TRANSPORT AND PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE Report, Motion to Take Note Mr MINNIKIN (Chatsworth—LNP) (3.37 pm): It gives me a great deal of pleasure to rise this afternoon to make my ...

Speech By Steve Minnikin MEMBER FOR CHATSWORTH Record of Proceedings, 18 June 2020 ELECTORAL AND OTHER LEGISLATION (ACCOUNTABILITY, INTEGRITY AND OTHER MATTERS) AMENDMENT BILL Mr MINNIKIN (Chatsworth—LNP) (4.51 pm): The Electoral and Other Legislation ...

Speech By Steve Minnikin MEMBER FOR CHATSWORTH 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 ...

Speech By Steve Minnikin MEMBER FOR CHATSWORTH Record of Proceedings, 14 July 2020 MATTER OF PUBLIC INTEREST Cross River Rail Mr MINNIKIN (Chatsworth—LNP) (2.38 pm): There is a complete lack of transparency by the Labor government around the Cross River ...

Speech By Steve Minnikin MEMBER FOR CHATSWORTH Record of Proceedings, 18 February 2020 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL (NO. 2); APPROPRIATION BILL (NO. 2) Mr MINNIKIN (Chatsworth—LNP) (3.47 pm): The problem with socialism is that you eventually run out of ...

Speech By Steve Minnikin MEMBER FOR CHATSWORTH Record of Proceedings, 20 February 2020 ADJOURNMENT Camp Hill, Deaths Mr MINNIKIN (Chatsworth—LNP) (6.07 pm): Earlier today I put a post on my Facebook page. For the next two-and-a-half minutes or thereabouts, ...

Speech By Steve Minnikin MEMBER FOR CHATSWORTH Record of Proceedings, 17 March 2020 TRANSPORT LEGISLATION (DISABILITY PARKING AND OTHER MATTERS) AMENDMENT BILL Mr MINNIKIN (Chatsworth—LNP) (12.45 pm): I rise to make a contribution to the Transport ...

Speech By Steve Minnikin MEMBER FOR CHATSWORTH Record of Proceedings, 3 December 2020 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) (2020-2021) BILL APPROPRIATION (2020-2021) BILL Mr MINNIKIN (Chatsworth—LNP) (4.09 pm): Today I am pleased to rise to respond to the Palaszczuk ...

Speech By Steve Minnikin MEMBER FOR CHATSWORTH Record of Proceedings, 19 May 2020 MATTER OF PUBLIC INTEREST Cross River Rail Mr MINNIKIN (Chatsworth—LNP) (2.45 pm): I rise today to outline concerns in relation to the Labor government’s so-called significant ...

Speech By Steve Minnikin MEMBER FOR CHATSWORTH Record of Proceedings, 19 May 2020 ADJOURNMENT State of Israel Mr MINNIKIN (Chatsworth—LNP) (7.12 pm): Many members would be aware that when I was first elected many years ago I set up the Parliamentary Friends ...

Speech By Steve Minnikin MEMBER FOR CHATSWORTH Record of Proceedings, 20 May 2020 MOTION Palaszczuk Labor Government, Integrity Mr MINNIKIN (Chatsworth—LNP) (5.45 pm): Leadership is not about your title; it is about your behaviour. I rise to support the ...

Speech By Steve Minnikin MEMBER FOR CHATSWORTH Record of Proceedings, 20 May 2020 MOTION Coronavirus, Economic Response Mr MINNIKIN (Chatsworth—LNP) (4.47 pm): It all started off beautifully. Just after lunch yesterday it could not have been typecast any ...

Speech By Steve Minnikin MEMBER FOR CHATSWORTH Record of Proceedings, 15 July 2020 MOTION Coronavirus, JobKeeper Mr MINNIKIN (Chatsworth—LNP) (4.19 pm): We all know the famous saying, ‘Socialism is a wonderful thing until you run out of other people’s ...

Speech By Steve Minnikin MEMBER FOR CHATSWORTH Record of Proceedings, 16 July 2020 ADJOURNMENT Chatsworth Electorate, Small Business Mr MINNIKIN (Chatsworth—LNP) (6.06 pm): Small business is the backbone of the Queensland economy and I rise this evening to ...

Speech By Steve Minnikin MEMBER FOR CHATSWORTH Record of Proceedings, 11 August 2020 MATTER OF PUBLIC INTEREST Bruce Highway Mr MINNIKIN (Chatsworth—LNP) (2.36 pm): I rise today to inform honourable members about my recent 2,830-kilometre road experience ...

Speech By Steve Minnikin MEMBER FOR CHATSWORTH Record of Proceedings, 9 September 2020 ADJOURNMENT High School Seniors 2020 Mr MINNIKIN (Chatsworth—LNP) (7.00 pm): I rise this evening to pay tribute to the soon-to-be graduating high school seniors of 2020. ...

Speech By Steve Minnikin MEMBER FOR CHATSWORTH Record of Proceedings, 13 May 2021 ADDRESS-IN-REPLY Mr MINNIKIN (Chatsworth—LNP) (4.30 pm): To stand here in this august chamber and give my address-in-reply after being re-elected for a fourth term by the ...

Speech By Steve Minnikin MEMBER FOR CHATSWORTH Record of Proceedings, 25 May 2021 DEBT REDUCTION AND SAVINGS BILL Mr MINNIKIN (Chatsworth—LNP) (5.24 pm): Debt is indeed a tool. This bill does not achieve what the title of the bill sets out; in fact, it is ...

Speech By Steve Minnikin MEMBER FOR CHATSWORTH Record of Proceedings, 27 May 2021 PRIVATE MEMBER'S STATEMENT Cross River Rail, Costs Mr MINNIKIN (Chatsworth—LNP) (2.24 pm): Last Sunday night I listened with interest to the news on channel 7 and channel 9 ...

Speech By Steve Minnikin MEMBER FOR CHATSWORTH Record of Proceedings, 16 June 2021 ADJOURNMENT Chatsworth Electorate, Small Business Outstanding Customer Service Awards Mr MINNIKIN (Chatsworth—LNP) (7.24 pm): This evening I rise to highlight some fantastic ...

Speech By Steve Minnikin MEMBER FOR CHATSWORTH Record of Proceedings, 17 June 2021 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL APPROPRIATION BILL Mr MINNIKIN (Chatsworth—LNP) (7.49 pm): I am pleased to rise tonight to respond to the Palaszczuk government’s 2021-22 ...

Speech By Steve Minnikin MEMBER FOR CHATSWORTH Record of Proceedings, 31 August 2021 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL APPROPRIATION BILL Consideration in Detail (Cognate Debate) Appropriation Bill Transport and Resources Committee, Report Mr MINNIKIN ...

Speech By Steve Minnikin MEMBER FOR CHATSWORTH Record of Proceedings, 1 September 2021 PUBLIC HEALTH AND OTHER LEGISLATION (FURTHER EXTENSION OF EXPIRING PROVISIONS) AMENDMENT BILL Mr MINNIKIN (Chatsworth—LNP) (4.48 pm): As has been noted, the LNP supports ...

Speech By Steve Minnikin MEMBER FOR CHATSWORTH Record of Proceedings, 2 September 2021 PRIVATE MEMBERS' STATEMENT Bonner, Mr NT Mr MINNIKIN (Chatsworth—LNP) (2.58 pm): I want to acknowledge a great Australian. I want to acknowledge one of my mentors. Fifty ...

Speech By Steve Minnikin MEMBER FOR CHATSWORTH Record of Proceedings, 14 September 2021 VOLUNTARY ASSISTED DYING BILL Mr MINNIKIN (Chatsworth—LNP) (7.39 pm): I have previously stated in this august House that the hardest speech I have written thus far in my ...

Speech By Steve Minnikin MEMBER FOR CHATSWORTH Record of Proceedings, 18 November 2021 ADJOURNMENT Chatsworth Electorate, Makeables Mr MINNIKIN (Chatsworth—LNP) (6.05 pm): I want to acknowledge the success of a wonderful organisation in my electorate of ...

Speech By Steve Minnikin MEMBER FOR CHATSWORTH Record of Proceedings, 2 December 2021 TRANSPORT AND RESOURCES COMMITTEE Report, Motion to Take Note Mr MINNIKIN (Chatsworth—LNP) (3.21 pm): I want to take this opportunity as well, given it is the final sitting ...

Speech By Steve Minnikin MEMBER FOR CHATSWORTH Record of Proceedings, 2 December 2021 BRISBANE OLYMPIC AND PARALYMPIC GAMES ARRANGEMENTS BILL Mr MINNIKIN (Chatsworth—LNP) (12.17 pm): I am immensely pleased and proud to speak on the Brisbane Olympic and ...

Speech By Steve Minnikin MEMBER FOR CHATSWORTH Record of Proceedings, 28 October 2021 STATE DEVELOPMENT AND REGIONAL INDUSTRIES COMMITTEE Report, Motion to Take Note Mr MINNIKIN (Chatsworth—LNP) (3.44 pm): I would like to make a brief contribution to the ...

Speech By Steve Minnikin MEMBER FOR CHATSWORTH Record of Proceedings, 28 October 2021 ADJOURNMENT Carina Leagues Club, 50-Year Anniversary Mr MINNIKIN (Chatsworth—LNP) (6.00 pm): Fifty years is a great milestone for any organisation. I want to acknowledge ...

Speech By Steve Minnikin MEMBER FOR CHATSWORTH Record of Proceedings, 16 November 2021 QUEENSLAND UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY AMENDMENT BILL Mr MINNIKIN (Chatsworth—LNP) (4.11 pm): Being a lover of all things musical, I noted with great interest the ...

Speech By Steve Minnikin MEMBER FOR CHATSWORTH 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 Resources ...

Speech By Steve Minnikin MEMBER FOR CHATSWORTH Record of Proceedings, 25 February 2021 ADJOURNMENT Chatsworth Electorate, Rotary Club Centenary Mr MINNIKIN (Chatsworth—LNP) (6.02 pm): I rise this evening to honour an outstanding milestone for an ...

Speech By Steve Minnikin MEMBER FOR CHATSWORTH Record of Proceedings, 24 March 2021 MOTION Women Mr MINNIKIN (Chatsworth—LNP) (2.52 pm): I stand before the House today as a passionate ally and supporter of the courageous women, non-binary folk and men who ...

Speech By Steve Minnikin MEMBER FOR CHATSWORTH Record of Proceedings, 20 April 2021 ADJOURNMENT Wood, Mr J Mr MINNIKIN (Chatsworth—LNP) (7.12 pm): I rise this evening to honour an outstanding achievement by an inspiring individual who lives in the ...

Speech By Steve Minnikin MEMBER FOR CHATSWORTH Record of Proceedings, 22 April 2021 PRIVATE MEMBER'S STATEMENT Cross River Rail Mr MINNIKIN (Chatsworth—LNP) (2.53 pm): So it begins. Here we go with that gradual watering down of the expectations of the Cross ...

Speech By Steve Minnikin MEMBER FOR CHATSWORTH Record of Proceedings, 10 March 2021 WASTE REDUCTION AND RECYCLING (PLASTIC ITEMS) AMENDMENT BILL Mr MINNIKIN (Chatsworth—LNP) (3.45 pm): Often we come in here and engage in the argy-bargy of debate across the ...

Speech By Steve Minnikin MEMBER FOR CHATSWORTH Record of Proceedings, 12 May 2022 PRIVATE MEMBERS' STATEMENT Stein, Mr G Mr MINNIKIN (Chatsworth—LNP) (2.18 pm): I want to pay tribute to a true local hero, George Stein, Holocaust survivor and icon of ...

Speech By Steve Minnikin MEMBER FOR CHATSWORTH Record of Proceedings, 24 May 2022 ADJOURNMENT Chatsworth Electorate, Small Business Mr MINNIKIN (Chatsworth—LNP) (7.19 pm): I rise this evening to highlight some fantastic small businesses in the Chatsworth ...

Speech By Steve Minnikin MEMBER FOR CHATSWORTH Record of Proceedings, 24 May 2022 STATE PENALTIES ENFORCEMENT (MODERNISATION) AMENDMENT BILL Mr MINNIKIN (Chatsworth—LNP) (3.25 pm): I rise to make a small contribution to the State Penalties Enforcement ...

Speech By Steve Minnikin MEMBER FOR CHATSWORTH Record of Proceedings, 23 June 2022 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL APPROPRIATION BILL REVENUE LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr MINNIKIN (Chatsworth—LNP) (7.57 pm): This evening I am pleased to rise to respond to ...

Speech By Steve Minnikin MEMBER FOR CHATSWORTH Record of Proceedings, 17 August 2022 ADJOURNMENT Price, Mr T Mr MINNIKIN (Chatsworth—LNP) (7.01 pm): I rise this evening to pay tribute to an inspiring young man from my electorate, Tom Price, whose powerful ...

Speech By Steve Minnikin MEMBER FOR CHATSWORTH Record of Proceedings, 17 August 2022 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL APPROPRIATION BILL Consideration in Detail (Cognate Debate) Appropriation Bill Transport and Resources Committee, Report Mr MINNIKIN ...

Speech By Steve Minnikin MEMBER FOR CHATSWORTH Record of Proceedings, 17 August 2022 MOTION Hervey Bay, Youth Crime Mr MINNIKIN (Chatsworth—LNP) (5.19 pm): I am very pleased to make a small contribution to the original motion as moved by my colleague the ...

Speech By Steve Minnikin MEMBER FOR CHATSWORTH Record of Proceedings, 30 August 2022 TRANSPORT LEGISLATION (ROAD SAFETY AND OTHER MATTERS) AMENDMENT BILL Mr MINNIKIN (Chatsworth—LNP) (12.41 pm): It gives me great pleasure to rise as the shadow transport ...

Speech By Steve Minnikin MEMBER FOR CHATSWORTH Record of Proceedings, 11 October 2022 MOTION Death of Queen Elizabeth II and Accession of King Charles III, Address of Condolence and Congratulations Mr MINNIKIN (Chatsworth—LNP) (11.01 am): It was as much a ...

Speech By Steve Minnikin MEMBER FOR CHATSWORTH Record of Proceedings, 13 October 2022 MOTION Youth Crime Mr MINNIKIN (Chatsworth—LNP) (5.30 pm): I firmly believe that probably the greatest duty owed by any state government is to protect its citizens. We have ...

Speech By Steve Minnikin MEMBER FOR CHATSWORTH Record of Proceedings, 26 October 2022 MOTION Rockhampton Ring Road Mr MINNIKIN (Chatsworth—LNP) (5.00 pm): I move— That this House notes the importance of delivering the Rockhampton Ring Road as planned and the ...

Speech By Steve Minnikin MEMBER FOR CHATSWORTH Record of Proceedings, 27 October 2022 INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr MINNIKIN (Chatsworth—LNP) (6.15 pm): It gives me a great deal of pleasure to rise this evening and talk about ...

Speech By Steve Minnikin MEMBER FOR CHATSWORTH Record of Proceedings, 8 November 2022 MATTERS OF PUBLIC INTEREST Gateway Motorway and Bruce Highway, Upgrade Mr MINNIKIN (Chatsworth—LNP) (8.13 pm): We all know the old adage ‘fail to plan; plan to fail’. ...

Speech By Steve Minnikin MEMBER FOR CHATSWORTH Record of Proceedings, 29 November 2022 ADJOURNMENT Chatsworth Electorate, Crime Prevention Mr MINNIKIN (Chatsworth—LNP) (7.50 pm): I rise this evening to thank both community members and local police ...

Speech By Steve Minnikin MEMBER FOR CHATSWORTH Record of Proceedings, 30 November 2022 INTEGRITY AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL PUBLIC SECTOR BILL Mr MINNIKIN (Chatsworth—LNP) (2.06 pm): I rise to speak to the cognate debate of the Public Sector Bill ...

Speech By Steve Minnikin MEMBER FOR CHATSWORTH Record of Proceedings, 1 December 2022 PRIVATE MEMBERS' STATEMENT Cross River Rail Mr MINNIKIN (Chatsworth—LNP) (2.06 pm): I noted today the drop of the Auditor-General’s report No. 7 for 2022-23 titled Major ...

Speech By Steve Minnikin MEMBER FOR CHATSWORTH Record of Proceedings, 28 October 2022 ADJOURNMENT Moore, Mr N Mr MINNIKIN (Chatsworth—LNP) (12.36 pm): I rise to pay tribute to the late Norm Moore, who was buried this morning at St Gabriel’s church at ...

Speech By Steve Minnikin MEMBER FOR CHATSWORTH Record of Proceedings, 23 February 2022 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL (NO. 2) APPROPRIATION BILL (NO. 2) Mr MINNIKIN (Chatsworth—LNP) (11.51 am): I rise to make a small contribution to the Appropriation ...

Speech By Steve Minnikin MEMBER FOR CHATSWORTH Record of Proceedings, 23 February 2022 MOTION Office of the Integrity Commissioner Mr MINNIKIN (Chatsworth—LNP) (5.20 pm): I want to pick up on one thing from the previous speaker, the member for Sandgate, in ...

Speech By Steve Minnikin MEMBER FOR CHATSWORTH Record of Proceedings, 16 March 2022 ADJOURNMENT Beyond DV, HOPE Hub Mr MINNIKIN (Chatsworth—LNP) (7.09 pm): I rise this evening to acknowledge the people and organisations who have come together to create a ...

Speech By Steve Minnikin MEMBER FOR CHATSWORTH Record of Proceedings, 16 March 2022 MOTION Queensland Floods Mr MINNIKIN (Chatsworth—LNP) (12.43 pm): If I really could distil what I saw in the last couple of weeks and bottle it, I would be a millionaire. It ...

Speech By Steve Minnikin MEMBER FOR CHATSWORTH Record of Proceedings, 30 March 2022 MOTION Sunshine Coast, Rail Infrastructure Mr MINNIKIN (Chatsworth—LNP) (5.50 pm): Many of us on this side would know that famous saying by Kerry Packer: ‘You only get one ...

Speech By Steve Minnikin MEMBER FOR CHATSWORTH Record of Proceedings, 14 February 2024 TRANSPORT AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr MINNIKIN (Chatsworth—LNP) (3.10 pm): As the shadow minister for transport and main roads, it gives me pleasure to respond ...

Speech By Steve Minnikin MEMBER FOR CHATSWORTH Record of Proceedings, 6 March 2024 ADJOURNMENT Bremer River Bridge Mr MINNIKIN (Chatsworth—LNP) (7.24 pm): We have had ‘rail fail’ and now we have ‘bridge fail’. Ipswich West residents are being kept in the ...

Speech By Steve Minnikin MEMBER FOR CHATSWORTH Record of Proceedings, 7 March 2024 MOTION Palaszczuk, Hon. A Mr MINNIKIN (Chatsworth—LNP) (3.54 pm): I have always maintained that you need to comment in relation to the position rather than just the person, ...

Speech By Steve Minnikin MEMBER FOR CHATSWORTH Record of Proceedings, 7 March 2024 PRIVATE MEMBER'S STATEMENT Transport Infrastructure Mr MINNIKIN (Chatsworth—LNP) (2.13 pm): I have been very honoured by the people of Chatsworth to represent them for almost ...

Speech By Steve Minnikin MEMBER FOR CHATSWORTH Record of Proceedings, 16 April 2024 HOUSING AVAILABILITY AND AFFORDABILITY (PLANNING AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL; BUILDING INDUSTRY FAIRNESS (SECURITY OF PAYMENT) AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL ...

Speech By Steve Minnikin MEMBER FOR CHATSWORTH Record of Proceedings, 17 April 2024 ADJOURNMENT Carina Leagues Club Mr MINNIKIN (Chatsworth—LNP) (9.45 pm): As patron of the Carina Leagues Club, I would like to congratulate the chief executive officer Wade ...

Speech By Steve Minnikin MEMBER FOR CHATSWORTH Record of Proceedings, 2 May 2024 PRIVATE MEMBER'S STATEMENT LNP Candidate for Hervey Bay Mr MINNIKIN (Chatsworth—LNP) (2.56 pm): I spent time up at Hervey Bay with the shadow cabinet last week and I took the ...

Speech By Steve Minnikin MEMBER FOR CHATSWORTH Record of Proceedings, 14 February 2024 ADJOURNMENT Northern Transitway Mr MINNIKIN (Chatsworth—LNP) (7.01 pm): I would like to start my contribution to the adjournment debate by reading a direct quote from a ...

Speech By Steve Minnikin MEMBER FOR CHATSWORTH Record of Proceedings, 22 May 2024 TRANSPORT AND RESOURCES COMMITTEE Report, Motion to Take Note Mr MINNIKIN (Chatsworth—LNP) (2.29 pm): At the outset I would like to say a couple of quick thankyous. As members ...

Speech By Steve Minnikin MEMBER FOR CHATSWORTH Record of Proceedings, 22 May 2024 NOTICES OF MOTION Transport Infrastructure Mr MINNIKIN (Chatsworth—LNP) (10.11 am): I give notice that I will move— That this House notes: 1. the overwhelming feedback ...

Speech By Steve Minnikin MEMBER FOR CHATSWORTH Record of Proceedings, 22 May 2024 MOTION Transport Infrastructure Mr MINNIKIN (Chatsworth—LNP) (5.08 pm): I move— That this House notes: 1. the overwhelming feedback provided to LNP MPs and candidates across ...

Speech By Hon. Steve Minnikin MEMBER FOR CHATSWORTH Record of Proceedings, 19 February 2025 MINISTERIAL STATEMENT Small and Family Business Hon. SJ MINNIKIN (Chatsworth—LNP) (Minister for Customer Services and Open Data and Minister for Small and Family ...

Speech By Hon. Steve Minnikin MEMBER FOR CHATSWORTH Record of Proceedings, 20 May 2025 MAKING QUEENSLAND SAFER (ADULT CRIME, ADULT TIME) AMENDMENT BILL Hon. SJ MINNIKIN (Chatsworth—LNP) (Minister for Customer Services and Open Data and Minister for Small and ...

Speech By Steve Minnikin MEMBER FOR CHATSWORTH Record of Proceedings, 12 June 2024 NOTICES OF MOTION Far North Queensland, Infrastructure Mr MINNIKIN (Chatsworth—LNP) (10.14 am): I give notice that I will move— That this House notes: (a) the economic impact ...

Speech By Steve Minnikin MEMBER FOR CHATSWORTH Record of Proceedings, 13 June 2024 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILL; REVENUE AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL; STATE FINANCIAL INSTRUCTIONS AND METWAY MERGER AMENDMENT BILL Mr MINNIKIN ...

Speech By Steve Minnikin MEMBER FOR CHATSWORTH Record of Proceedings, 12 June 2024 MOTION Far North Queensland, Infrastructure Mr MINNIKIN (Chatsworth—LNP) (5.00 pm): I move— That this House notes: (a) the economic impact to the Northern Tablelands caused ...

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

Speech By Steve Minnikin MEMBER FOR CHATSWORTH Record of Proceedings, 20 August 2024 ADJOURNMENT Carina Leagues Club, Core, Mr W; Clem Jones Centre, Heald, Mr S Mr MINNIKIN (Chatsworth—LNP) (9.46 pm): On 1 August I attended the opening of a vibrant new ...

Speech By Hon. Steve Minnikin MEMBER FOR CHATSWORTH Record of Proceedings, 11 December 2024 MAKING QUEENSLAND SAFER BILL Hon. SJ MINNIKIN (Chatsworth—LNP) (Minister for Customer Services and Open Data and Minister for Small and Family Business) (11.26 pm): I ...

Speech By Hon. Steve Minnikin MEMBER FOR CHATSWORTH Record of Proceedings, 12 March 2025 QUEENSLAND PRODUCTIVITY COMMISSION BILL Hon. SJ MINNIKIN (Chatsworth—LNP) (Minister for Customer Services and Open Data and Minister for Small and Family Business) (4.20 ...

Speech By Hon. Steve Minnikin MEMBER FOR CHATSWORTH Record of Proceedings, 14 March 2025 ADDRESS-IN-REPLY Hon. SJ MINNIKIN (Chatsworth—LNP) (Minister for Customer Services and Open Data and Minister for Small and Family Business) (5.46 pm): To stand here in ...

Speech By Hon. Steve Minnikin MEMBER FOR CHATSWORTH Record of Proceedings, 14 March 2025 MINISTERIAL STATEMENT Small and Family Business Hon. SJ MINNIKIN (Chatsworth—LNP) (Minister for Customer Services and Open Data and Minister for Small and Family ...

Speech By Hon. Steve Minnikin MEMBER FOR CHATSWORTH Record of Proceedings, 3 April 2025 MINISTERIAL STATEMENT Weather Events, Small and Family Business Hon. SJ MINNIKIN (Chatsworth—LNP) (Minister for Customer Services and Open Data and Minister for Small ...

Speech By Hon. Steve Minnikin MEMBER FOR CHATSWORTH Record of Proceedings, 1 April 2025 YOUTH JUSTICE (MONITORING DEVICES) AMENDMENT BILL Hon. SJ MINNIKIN (Chatsworth—LNP) (Minister for Customer Services and Open Data and Minister for Small and Family ...

Speech By Hon. Steve Minnikin MEMBER FOR CHATSWORTH Record of Proceedings, 1 April 2025 ADJOURNMENT Chris’ IGA Carina Hon. SJ MINNIKIN (Chatsworth—LNP) (Minister for Customer Services and Open Data and Minister for Small and Family Business) (9.09 pm): I ...

Speech By Hon. Steve Minnikin MEMBER FOR CHATSWORTH Record of Proceedings, 18 February 2025 REVENUE LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Hon. SJ MINNIKIN (Chatsworth—LNP) (Minister for Customer Services and Open Data and Minister for Small and Family Business) (8.50 ...

Speech By Hon. Steve Minnikin MEMBER FOR CHATSWORTH Record of Proceedings, 28 November 2024 BRISBANE OLYMPIC AND PARALYMPIC GAMES ARRANGEMENTS AND OTHER LEGISLATION BILL Hon. SJ MINNIKIN (Chatsworth—LNP) (Minister for Customer Services and Open Data and ...

Speech By Hon. Steve Minnikin MEMBER FOR CHATSWORTH Record of Proceedings, 1 May 2025 TRUSTS BILL Hon. SJ MINNIKIN (Chatsworth—LNP) (Minister for Customer Services and Open Data and Minister for Small and Family Business) (4.10 pm): I rise to make a ...

Speech By Hon. Steve Minnikin MEMBER FOR CHATSWORTH Record of Proceedings, 1 May 2025 MINISTERIAL STATEMENT Small and Family Business Hon. SJ MINNIKIN (Chatsworth—LNP) (Minister for Customer Services and Open Data and Minister for Small and Family Business) ...

Speech By Hon. Steve Minnikin MEMBER FOR CHATSWORTH Record of Proceedings, 21 May 2025 MINISTERIAL STATEMENTS Small and Family Business Hon. SJ MINNIKIN (Chatsworth—LNP) (Minister for Customer Services and Open Data and Minister for Small and Family ...

Speech By Hon. Steve Minnikin MEMBER FOR CHATSWORTH Record of Proceedings, 22 May 2025 PRIVATE MEMBER'S STATEMENT Small Business Month Hon. SJ MINNIKIN (Chatsworth—LNP) (Minister for Customer Services and Open Data and Minister for Small and Family ...