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Speech byBill ByrneMEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTONHansard Thursday, 23 August 2012PUBLIC SERVICE AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr BYRNE (Rockhampton—ALP) (5.00pm): This bill is another step in this government’sideological and retrograde agenda to remove the ...

Speech byBill ByrneMEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTONHansard Thursday, 13 September 2012APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILL; FISCAL REPAIR AMENDMENT BILLMr BYRNE (Rockhampton—ALP) (9.09 pm): I rise to make my contribution in the budget debate.Before I ...

Speech byBill ByrneMEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTONHansard Tuesday, 30 October 2012HOLIDAYS AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr BYRNE (Rockhampton—ALP) (3.59 pm): I sometimes wonder why these types of bills arereferred to a committee given the failure of the ...

Speech byBill ByrneMEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTONHansard Tuesday, 30 October 2012MOTION: AGED CAREMr BYRNE (Rockhampton—ALP) (5.55 pm): I rise to speak in support of the motion moved by theopposition and against the government’s amendment to the motion. This private ...

Speech byBill ByrneMEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTONHansard Tuesday, 30 October 2012POLICE SERVICE, FIREARMSMr BYRNE (Rockhampton—ALP) (9.54 pm): I recently participated in the estimates process as partof the portfolio committees. It was indeed unfortunate that I was ...

Speech byBill ByrneMEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTONHansard Wednesday, 31 October 2012APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL AND APPROPRIATION BILL: LEGAL AFFAIRS AND COMMUNITY SAFETY COMMITTEEMr BYRNE (Rockhampton—ALP) (5.56 pm): Providing a budget for the police and ...

Speech byBill ByrneMEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTONHansard Thursday, 17 May 2012MAIDEN SPEECHMr BYRNE (Rockhampton—ALP) (11.09 am): I rise to speak in the address-in-reply debate. This isa unique experience not only because I have the honour of representing the people ...

Speech byBill ByrneMEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTONHansard Wednesday, 30 May 2012JUVENILE CRIMEMr BYRNE (Rockhampton—ALP) (11.03 pm): One of the recurrent themes evident in a number ofthe maiden speeches has been the state-wide problem of youth and young adult ...

Speech byBill ByrneMEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTONHansard Thursday, 31 May 2012ROCKHAMPTON BASE HOSPITAL, HELICOPTER LANDING PADMr BYRNE (Rockhampton—ALP) (3.04pm): In advance of the recent election campaign, Iadvocated strongly in support of the construction of a new ...

Speech byBill ByrneMEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTONHansard Tuesday, 5 June 2012MOTION: ORGANISED CRIMEMr BYRNE (Rockhampton—ALP) (6.17 pm): I rise to support the motion moved by the Leader ofthe Opposition. It is amazing how the worm turns, isn’t it? The government now ...

Speech byBill ByrneMEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTONHansard Tuesday, 5 June 2012TREASURY (COST OF LIVING) AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr BYRNE (Rockhampton—ALP) (10.01 pm): I rise to speak to the Treasury (Cost of Living) andOther Legislation Amendment Bill ...

Speech byBill ByrneMEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTONHansard Thursday, 1 November 2012NEWMAN GOVERNMENT, PERFORMANCEMr BYRNE (Rockhampton—ALP) (2.44 pm): I am sure that all members will be aware that duringthis week’s sitting of parliament there has been a noticeable ...

Speech byBill ByrneMEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTONHansard Tuesday, 13 November 2012REMEMBRANCE DAYMr BYRNE (Rockhampton—ALP) (11.41pm): Last Sunday I attended a Remembrance Dayceremony in my electorate, and I am sure other members did as well. It is appropriate in the ...

Speech byBill ByrneMEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTONHansard Thursday, 15 November 2012BRUCE HIGHWAYMr BYRNE (Rockhampton—ALP) (3.04 pm): It is an absolute revelation for me to sit on this side ofthe chamber and witness the blistering incompetence of this government. ...

Speech byBill ByrneMEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTONHansard Tuesday, 27 November 2012FISHING INDUSTRYMr BYRNE (Rockhampton—ALP) (12.34 am): Some within this parliament are aware that I havebeen a keen recreational fisher for most of my life. I have been fishing ...

Speech byBill ByrneMEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTONHansard Thursday, 2 August 2012CRIMINAL LAW AMENDMENT BILLMr BYRNE (Rockhampton—ALP) (5.06 pm): The Criminal Law Amendment Bill 2012 has a numberof significant components, including greater minimum non-parole periods ...

Speech byBill ByrneMEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTONHansard Tuesday, 21 August 2012NATIONAL DISABILITY INSURANCE SCHEMEMr BYRNE (Rockhampton—ALP) (9.31 pm): I rise to address recent comments made by themember for Mirani as published in a number of regional newspapers in ...

Speech byBill ByrneMEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTONHansard Wednesday, 1 August 2012CRIMINAL LAW (FALSE EVIDENCE BEFORE PARLIAMENT) AMENDMENT BILLMr BYRNE (Rockhampton—ALP) (5.50 pm): I must say that I have really enjoyed the history lessonthat predates my involvement ...

Speech byBill ByrneMEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTONHansard Thursday, 23 August 2012HEAVY VEHICLE NATIONAL LAW BILLMr BYRNE (Rockhampton—ALP) (11.35 am): I would like to voice my support for the Heavy VehicleNational Law Bill 2012 currently under consideration. The ...

Speech byBill ByrneMEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTONHansard Thursday, 23 August 2012CENTRAL QUEENSLAND UNIVERSITY, ALLIED HEALTH CLINICMr BYRNE (Rockhampton—ALP) (2.54pm): I rise to welcome the opening of the CentralQueensland University public allied health clinic ...

Speech byBill ByrneMEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTONHansard Friday, 14 September 2012POLICE COMMISSIONER, APPOINTMENTMr BYRNE (Rockhampton—ALP) (8.52 pm): On behalf of the opposition, I rise to congratulateDeputy Commissioner Ian Stewart on his very well-deserved and ...

Speech byBill ByrneMEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTONHansard Thursday, 2 August 2012FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICEMr BYRNE (Rockhampton—ALP) (3.05pm): Last Saturday I was fortunate to be given theopportunity to spend a shift with the Queensland Fire and Rescue Service in ...

Speech byHon. Campbell NewmanMEMBER FOR ASHGROVEHansard Tuesday, 31 July 2012PUBLIC SERVICE AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLIntroductionHon. CKT NEWMAN (Ashgrove—LNP) (Premier) (11.59 am): I present a bill for an act to amendthe Public Interest Disclosure ...

Speech byHon. Campbell NewmanMEMBER FOR ASHGROVEHansard Tuesday, 31 July 2012MOTION: NATIONAL DISABILITY INSURANCE SCHEMEHon. CKT NEWMAN (Ashgrove—LNP) (Premier) (5.43 pm): I move—That all words after ‘National Disability Insurance Scheme’ be deleted and the ...

Speech byHon. Campbell NewmanMEMBER FOR ASHGROVEHansard Wednesday, 1 August 2012MINISTERIAL STATEMENTInfrastructure ProjectsHon. CKT NEWMAN (Ashgrove—LNP) (Premier) (2.04 pm): My government came into office with apromise of delivering better infrastructure ...

Speech byHon. Campbell NewmanMEMBER FOR ASHGROVEHansard Wednesday, 1 August 2012MINISTERIAL STATEMENTDraft Ministerial Code of ConductHon. CKT NEWMAN (Ashgrove—LNP) (Premier) (2.11 pm): My government is ordering a newministerial code of conduct to set the ...

Speech byHon. Campbell NewmanMEMBER FOR ASHGROVEHansard Wednesday, 1 August 2012MINISTERIAL STATEMENTQueensland Health, Salaried DoctorsHon. CKT NEWMAN (Ashgrove—LNP) (Premier) (2.08 pm): I am also pleased to inform the Housethat the Queensland government and ...

Speech byHon. Campbell NewmanMEMBER FOR ASHGROVEHansard Tuesday, 21 August 2012ASHGROVE ELECTORATEHon. CKT NEWMAN (Ashgrove—LNP) (Premier) (9.16 pm): The first couple of months in theAshgrove electorate have been fast and furious and a lot of fun. I spend ...

Speech byHon. Campbell NewmanMEMBER FOR ASHGROVEHansard Tuesday, 21 August 2012MOTION OF CONDOLENCE: LAMONT, MR CCHon. CKT NEWMAN (Ashgrove—LNP) (Premier) (9.42 am): I move—1. That this House desires to place on record its appreciation of the services ...

Speech byHon. Campbell NewmanMEMBER FOR ASHGROVEHansard Wednesday, 22 August 2012MINISTERIAL STATEMENTMcComb-King, Mrs YHon. CKT NEWMAN (Ashgrove—LNP) (Premier) (2.10 pm): I rise to express my deepest sympathyto the McComb-King family for the recent loss of ...

Speech byHon. Campbell NewmanMEMBER FOR ASHGROVEHansard Tuesday, 21 August 2012MINISTERIAL STATEMENTQueensland EconomyHon. CKT NEWMAN (Ashgrove—LNP) (Premier) (10.14 am): Queensland is open for business.Last week we saw a number of significant announcements ...

Speech byHon. Campbell NewmanMEMBER FOR ASHGROVEHansard Wednesday, 22 August 2012MINISTERIAL STATEMENTMinisterial Expenses, ReportHon. CKT NEWMAN (Ashgrove—LNP) (Premier) (2.12 pm): I lay upon the table of the House thepublic report of ministerial expenses ...

Speech byHon. Campbell NewmanMEMBER FOR ASHGROVEHansard Wednesday, 11 July 2012WASTE REDUCTION AND RECYCLING AMENDMENT REGULATION (NO. 1): DISALLOWANCEHon. CKT NEWMAN (Ashgrove—LNP) (Premier) (8.02 pm): This evening I am going to enjoy theopportunity to rise ...

Speech byHon. Campbell NewmanMEMBER FOR ASHGROVEHansard Wednesday, 11 July 2012MINISTERIAL STATEMENTG20 SummitHon. CKT NEWMAN (Ashgrove—LNP) (Premier) (2.08 pm): I rise today to advise the House thatQueensland will host the G20 leaders summit in Brisbane on ...

Speech byHon. Campbell NewmanMEMBER FOR ASHGROVEHansard Wednesday, 22 August 2012MINISTERIAL STATEMENTRed-Tape ReductionHon. CKT NEWMAN (Ashgrove—LNP) (Premier) (2.13 pm): This government is committed toreducing red tape to assist business over the next six ...

Speech byHon. Campbell NewmanMEMBER FOR ASHGROVEHansard Thursday, 23 August 2012MINISTERIAL STATEMENTForced AdoptionsHon. CKT NEWMAN (Ashgrove—LNP) (Premier) (9.37 am): I rise also today to announce thatduring an upcoming sitting the Queensland government ...

Speech byHon. Campbell NewmanMEMBER FOR ASHGROVEHansard Thursday, 23 August 2012MINISTERIAL STATEMENTOlympic Games, Queensland AthletesHon. CKT NEWMAN (Ashgrove—LNP) (Premier) (9.40am): Tomorrow, Friday, 24 August,Queenslanders will welcome home the ...

Speech byHon. Campbell NewmanMEMBER FOR ASHGROVEHansard Thursday, 23 August 2012MINISTERIAL STATEMENTNational Others WeekHon. CKT NEWMAN (Ashgrove—LNP) (Premier) (9.42 am): In a world of constant change, it isreassuring to know that faith communities, like ...

Speech byHon. Campbell NewmanMEMBER FOR ASHGROVEHansard Tuesday, 31 July 2012MINISTERIAL STATEMENTQueensland EconomyHon. CKT NEWMAN (Ashgrove—LNP) (Premier) (9.47 am): Every Queensland family knows howhard it is to balance their household budget. They have to ...

Speech byHon. Campbell NewmanMEMBER FOR ASHGROVEHansard Thursday, 2 August 2012MINISTERIAL STATEMENTQueen Elizabeth II Courts of LawHon. CKT NEWMAN (Ashgrove—LNP) (Premier) (9.33 am): This Friday Queensland will celebratethe official opening of Brisbane’s new ...

Speech byHon. Campbell NewmanMEMBER FOR ASHGROVEHansard Thursday, 12 July 2012MINISTERIAL STATEMENTNewman Government, Action PlanHon. CKT NEWMAN (Ashgrove—LNP) (Premier) (9.35 am): As I mentioned in the House onTuesday, my government has wasted no time in ...

Speech byHon. Campbell NewmanMEMBER FOR ASHGROVEHansard Thursday, 23 August 2012MINISTERIAL STATEMENTCampbell, Mr CHon. CKT NEWMAN (Ashgrove—LNP) (Premier) (9.35 am): It is sad for me to report that a shorttime ago I heard that renowned and respected garden ...

Speech byHon. Campbell NewmanMEMBER FOR ASHGROVEHansard Thursday, 2 August 2012MINISTERIAL PAPERTownsville Community Crime Forum, PetitionHon. CKT NEWMAN (Ashgrove—LNP) (Premier) (9.33 am): Madam Speaker, as you know, mygovernment recently held its first ...

Speech byCurtis PittMEMBER FOR MULGRAVEHansard Thursday, 12 July 2012QUEENSLAND ECONOMYMr PITT (Mulgrave—ALP) (3.01 pm): Yesterday we heard the Treasurer make a confession in thisparliament. The Treasurer confessed that the LNP is targeting debt of $85 ...

Speech byCurtis PittMEMBER FOR MULGRAVEHansard Thursday, 12 July 2012JAPPE, MR LMr PITT (Mulgrave—ALP) (5.50 pm): I wish to place on the record a tribute to Lance Arnold PeterJappe, who passed away on 16 June 2012. One of eight children, Lance was born on 20 ...

Speech byCurtis PittMEMBER FOR MULGRAVEHansard Tuesday, 31 July 2012QUEENSLAND ECONOMYMr PITT (Mulgrave—ALP) (11.22 am): Last week we had the Premier of this state declare thatQueensland was like Spain and bankrupt. Meanwhile, overseas the Treasurer was ...

Speech byCurtis PittMEMBER FOR MULGRAVEHansard Tuesday, 31 July 2012MOTION: NATIONAL DISABILITY INSURANCE SCHEMEMr PITT (Mulgrave—ALP) (5.54 pm): I rise to support the Leader of the Opposition’s motion. InAugust 2011, the Australian government released the ...

Speech byCurtis PittMEMBER FOR MULGRAVEHansard Thursday, 2 August 2012RIDE FOR ISABELMr PITT (Mulgrave—ALP) (5.39 pm): Last Friday was the start of the third annual Ride for Isabel toraise awareness and funds for Stillbirth and Neonatal Death Support, or ...

Speech byCurtis PittMEMBER FOR MULGRAVEHansard Tuesday, 21 August 2012NEWMAN GOVERNMENT, PERFORMANCEMr PITT (Mulgrave—ALP) (12.10 pm): Yesterday it was revealed in the Brisbane Times that theTreasurer has plucked a figure of 20,000 government workers out of ...

Speech byCurtis PittMEMBER FOR MULGRAVEHansard Tuesday, 21 August 2012MOTION: QUEENSLAND RAILMr PITT (Mulgrave—ALP) (6.03pm): The opposition supports the motion moved by Katter’sAustralian Party. At the 2012 state election, the Labor Party received the ...

Speech byCurtis PittMEMBER FOR MULGRAVEHansard Wednesday, 22 August 2012SKILLING QUEENSLANDERS FOR WORKMr PITT (Mulgrave—ALP) (10.16pm): The Newman government’s cuts to the SkillingQueenslanders for Work program will have more wide ranging social and economic ...

Speech byCurtis PittMEMBER FOR MULGRAVEHansard Tuesday, 30 October 2012HOLIDAYS AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr PITT (Mulgrave—ALP) (4.13 pm): I join the Leader of the Opposition in opposing this bill. Ithighlights the characteristics that are fast ...

Speech byCurtis PittMEMBER FOR MULGRAVEHansard Tuesday, 30 October 2012WATER LEGISLATION (DAM SAFETY AND WATER SUPPLY ENHANCEMENT) AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr PITT (Mulgrave—ALP) (8.33 pm): At the outset I would like to say that the opposition will ...

Speech byCurtis PittMEMBER FOR MULGRAVEHansard Wednesday, 31 October 2012APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL AND APPROPRIATION BILL: TRANSPORT, HOUSING AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEEMr PITT (Mulgrave—ALP) (11.50 pm): Although I was unable to be at the Transport, ...

Speech byCurtis PittMEMBER FOR MULGRAVEHansard Wednesday, 31 October 2012FAR NORTH QUEENSLAND HOSPITAL FOUNDATION, CARDIAC CHALLENGEMr PITT (Mulgrave—ALP) (12.38 am): In 2007 cardiovascular disease was a primary cause ofdeath for over 46,000 Australians, ...

Speech byCurtis PittMEMBER FOR MULGRAVEHansard Wednesday, 31 October 2012APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL AND APPROPRIATION BILL: COMMITTEE OF THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLYMr PITT (Mulgrave—ALP) (3.44 pm): I rise to make a very brief contribution following the ...

Speech byCurtis PittMEMBER FOR MULGRAVEHansard Wednesday, 31 October 2012APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL AND APPROPRIATION BILL: FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEEMr PITT (Mulgrave—ALP) (3.52 pm): From the outset I pass on my thanks to the chair of ...

Speech byCurtis PittMEMBER FOR MULGRAVEHansard Friday, 14 September 2012DAVIS, DR RJMr PITT (Mulgrave—ALP) (8.42 pm): I wish to place on the record a short tribute to Dr Raymond JDavis, who passed away on 27 August 2012. One of three children, Ray was born in ...

Speech byCurtis PittMEMBER FOR MULGRAVEHansard Friday, 14 September 2012APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILL; FISCAL REPAIR AMENDMENT BILLMr PITT (Mulgrave—ALP) (5.04 pm): The budget handed down this week is the meanest andtrickiest I have ever ...

Speech byCurtis PittMEMBER FOR MULGRAVEHansard Tuesday, 30 October 2012MOTION: SUSPENSION OF STANDING AND SESSIONAL ORDERSMr PITT (Mulgrave—ALP) (10.01 am): I rise to oppose the comments made by the Manager ofGovernment Business. This government has so many ...

Speech byCurtis PittMEMBER FOR MULGRAVEHansard Wednesday, 31 October 2012APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL AND APPROPRIATION BILL: STATE DEVELOPMENT, INFRASTRUCTURE AND INDUSTRY COMMITTEEMr PITT (Mulgrave—ALP) (5.20 pm): Firstly, I thank the committee chair, ...

Speech byCurtis PittMEMBER FOR MULGRAVEHansard Thursday, 1 November 2012FAMILY RESPONSIBILITIES COMMISSION AMENDMENT BILLMr PITT (Mulgrave—ALP) (12.46pm): I rise to contribute to the debate on the FamilyResponsibilities Commission Amendment Bill 2012. The ...

Speech byCurtis PittMEMBER FOR MULGRAVEHansard Tuesday, 11 September 2012PUBLIC SERVICE, JOBSMr PITT (Mulgrave—ALP) (12.07 pm): At 2.30 pm we will hear the Treasurer hand down a budgetthat breaks thousands of promises. If the Treasurer confirms the sacking of ...

Speech byCurtis PittMEMBER FOR MULGRAVEHansard Wednesday, 12 September 2012ANIMAL CARE AND PROTECTION AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr PITT (Mulgrave—ALP) (7.48 pm): Let me start by stressing the fact that absolutely nobody wantsto see animals ...

Speech byCurtis PittMEMBER FOR MULGRAVEHansard Tuesday, 13 November 2012BRUCE HIGHWAYMr PITT (Mulgrave—ALP) (11.46 am): I rise to update the House on the sham that is the Newmangovernment’s Bruce Highway Action Plan. As members here would be aware, I have ...

Speech byCurtis PittMEMBER FOR MULGRAVEHansard Tuesday, 13 November 2012MOTION: EDUCATION, FUNDINGMr PITT (Mulgrave—ALP) (5.40 pm): I second the motion moved by the opposition leader. Formany years now Queensland has been undergoing educational reform like no ...

Speech byCurtis PittMEMBER FOR MULGRAVEHansard Thursday, 23 August 2012PUBLIC SERVICE AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr PITT (Mulgrave—ALP) (4.05 pm): I rise to contribute to the debate on the Public Service andOther Legislation Amendment Bill 2012. This ...

Speech byCurtis PittMEMBER FOR MULGRAVEHansard Tuesday, 30 October 2012NEWMAN GOVERNMENT, UNEMPLOYMENTMr PITT (Mulgrave—ALP) (11.36 am): On 11 October and 18 October the Australian Bureau ofStatistics released data showing the damage that the LNP’s first ...

Speech byCurtis PittMEMBER FOR MULGRAVEHansard Tuesday, 13 November 2012MOVEMBERMr PITT (Mulgrave—ALP) (11.32 pm): It is the month formerly known as November—now known asMovember—and time to focus on men’s health. Moustaches of all shapes, colours and sizes ...

Speech byDarren GrimwadeMEMBER FOR MORAYFIELDHansard Wednesday, 31 October 2012APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL AND APPROPRIATION BILL: TRANSPORT, HOUSING AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEEMr GRIMWADE (Morayfield—LNP) (11.25 pm): I rise tonight to speak on the ...

Speech byDarren GrimwadeMEMBER FOR MORAYFIELDHansard Thursday, 1 November 2012TRANSPORT OPERATIONS (PASSENGER TRANSPORT) AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr GRIMWADE (Morayfield—LNP) (5.25 pm): I rise to speak in favour of the Transport ...

Speech byDarren GrimwadeMEMBER FOR MORAYFIELDHansard Wednesday, 28 November 2012MORAYFIELD ELECTORATE, EDUCATION FUNDINGMr GRIMWADE (Morayfield—LNP) (12.51 am): I rise to talk about some of the great positiveinitiatives that this Newman government is ...

Speech byDarren GrimwadeMEMBER FOR MORAYFIELDHansard Wednesday, 14 November 2012DISABILITY SERVICES (YOUR LIFE YOUR CHOICE) AMENDMENT BILLMr GRIMWADE (Morayfield—LNP) (8.29 pm): I rise to contribute in the debate on the DisabilityServices (Your Life Your ...

Speech byDarren GrimwadeMEMBER FOR MORAYFIELDHansard Thursday, 13 September 2012SCHOOL CHAPLAINSMr GRIMWADE (Morayfield—LNP) (1.19 am): Last Saturday I took part in the SU Queensland SpinOff Gym Bike Challenge fundraising event for school chaplains. I rode on ...

Speech byDarren GrimwadeMEMBER FOR MORAYFIELDHansard Thursday, 23 August 2012PUBLIC HOUSINGMr GRIMWADE (Morayfield—LNP) (3.38 pm): I rise to talk about public housing and homelessnessin my region. As we know the previous Labor government left public housing ...

Speech byDarren GrimwadeMEMBER FOR MORAYFIELDHansard Friday, 14 September 2012MINISTERIAL STATEMENTMr GRIMWADE (Morayfield—LNP) (11.19 am): I rise to deliver my budget speech and outline to myelectorate some fantastic initiatives that will benefit the people ...

Speech byDarren GrimwadeMEMBER FOR MORAYFIELDHansard Tuesday, 30 October 2012HOLIDAYS AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr GRIMWADE (Morayfield—LNP) (4.09 pm): I rise to make a brief contribution to the debate onthe Holidays and Other Legislation Amendment ...

Speech byDarren GrimwadeMEMBER FOR MORAYFIELDHansard Thursday, 2 August 2012NATIONAL DISABILITY INSURANCE SCHEMEMr GRIMWADE (Morayfield—LNP) (2.36 pm): On Tuesday, 31 July 2012 this parliament debated amotion that in its final amended form read—That this ...

Speech byDarren GrimwadeMEMBER FOR MORAYFIELDHansard Thursday, 23 August 2012HEAVY VEHICLE NATIONAL LAW BILLMr GRIMWADE (Morayfield—LNP) (11.41 am): I rise to contribute to the debate on the HeavyVehicle National Law Bill 2012. I thank my colleagues in the ...

Speech byDarren GrimwadeMEMBER FOR MORAYFIELDHansard Tuesday, 21 August 2012CRIMINAL LAW AMENDMENT BILLMr GRIMWADE (Morayfield—LNP) (3.03 pm): Today I rise to contribute to the debate on theCriminal Law Amendment Bill 2012. From the outset I inform the House ...

Speech byDarren GrimwadeMEMBER FOR MORAYFIELDHansard Wednesday, 11 July 2012WASTE REDUCTION AND RECYCLING AMENDMENT REGULATION (NO. 1): DISALLOWANCEMr GRIMWADE (Morayfield—LNP) (7.44 pm): I rise tonight to speak against the disallowancemotion moved by the ...

Speech byDarren GrimwadeMEMBER FOR MORAYFIELDHansard Thursday, 12 July 2012ELECTRICITY (EARLY TERMINATION) AMENDMENT BILLMr GRIMWADE (Morayfield—LNP) (12.26 pm): I rise to participate in the debate on the Electricity(Early Termination) Amendment Bill 2012. ...

Speech byDarren GrimwadeMEMBER FOR MORAYFIELDHansard Thursday, 12 July 2012CARBON TAXMr GRIMWADE (Morayfield—LNP) (3.48 pm): I would like to contribute to the debate by continuingmy speech in opposition to the carbon tax here in Queensland. Since delivering ...

Speech byDarren GrimwadeMEMBER FOR MORAYFIELDHansard Thursday, 7 June 2012MORAYFIELD ELECTORATE, SCOUTSMr GRIMWADE (Morayfield—LNP) (3.39pm): Today I rise to talk about the contribution thatvolunteers involved within the Scouts movement are making in our ...

Speech byDarren GrimwadeMEMBER FOR MORAYFIELDHansard Wednesday, 20 June 2012HEALTH AND HOSPITALS NETWORK AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL AND HEALTH LEGISLATION (HEALTH PRACTITIONER REGULATION NATIONAL LAW) AMENDMENT BILLMr GRIMWADE (Morayfield—LNP) (8.05 ...

Speech byDarren GrimwadeMEMBER FOR MORAYFIELDHansard Wednesday, 20 June 2012POLICE RESOURCESMr GRIMWADE (Morayfield—LNP) (11.37pm): I rise tonight to update the House on somewonderful news for the Morayfield electorate. I have recently been advised that my ...

Speech byDarren GrimwadeMEMBER FOR MORAYFIELDHansard Thursday, 7 June 2012TREASURY (COST OF LIVING) AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr GRIMWADE (Morayfield—LNP) (12.28 pm): I rise today to contribute to debate on the Treasury(Cost of Living) and Other ...

Speech byDarren GrimwadeMEMBER FOR MORAYFIELDHansard Tuesday, 10 July 2012CRIMINAL LAW (TWO STRIKE CHILD SEX OFFENDERS) AMENDMENT BILLMr GRIMWADE (Morayfield—LNP) (4.49 pm): I rise to contribute to the debate on the Criminal Law(Two Strike Child Sex ...

Speech byDarren GrimwadeMEMBER FOR MORAYFIELDHansard Wednesday, 11 July 2012ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION (GREENTAPE REDUCTION) AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr GRIMWADE (Morayfield—LNP) (4.52 pm): I rise to speak in support of the EnvironmentalProtection ...

Speech byDarren GrimwadeMEMBER FOR MORAYFIELDHansard Tuesday, 31 July 2012PENALTIES AND SENTENCES AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr GRIMWADE (Morayfield—LNP) (7.40pm): At the outset, I lay on the table that I will besupporting this bill. The Newman ...

Speech byDarren GrimwadeMEMBER FOR MORAYFIELDHansard Thursday, 15 November 2012GET IN THE GAMEMr GRIMWADE (Morayfield—LNP) (2.45pm): I rise to talk about the Newman government’sfantastic Get in the Game initiative. I am determined to get more kids in our ...

Speech byDarren GrimwadeMEMBER FOR MORAYFIELDHansard Thursday, 21 June 2012MORAYFIELD ELECTORATE, JUSTICES OF THE PEACEMr GRIMWADE (Morayfield—LNP) (2.59 pm): I rise to update the House on a recent Justice of thePeace morning tea that I held in my Morayfield ...

Speech byHon. David CrisafulliMEMBER FOR MUNDINGBURRAHansard Thursday, 17 May 2012MAIDEN SPEECHHon. DF CRISAFULLI (Mundingburra—LNP) (Minister for Local Government) (10.52 am): MadamSpeaker, I thank Her Excellency the Governor for the speech she has delivered ...

Speech byHon. David CrisafulliMEMBER FOR MUNDINGBURRAHansard Thursday, 31 May 2012AUSTRALIAN DEFENCE FORCE, PRIME MINISTER’S VISITHon. DF CRISAFULLI (Mundingburra—LNP) (Minister for Local Government) (2.30 pm): I rise totalk about something near and dear to ...

Speech byHon. David CrisafulliMEMBER FOR MUNDINGBURRAHansard Thursday, 31 May 2012VINCENT, STORM DAMAGEHon. DF CRISAFULLI (Mundingburra—LNP) (Minister for Local Government) (9.35 pm): In theearly hours of Tuesday, 20 March this year, the people of Vincent and ...

Speech byHon. David CrisafulliMEMBER FOR MUNDINGBURRAHansard Tuesday, 5 June 2012TREASURY (COST OF LIVING) AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLHon. DF CRISAFULLI (Mundingburra—LNP) (Minister for Local Government) (9.36 pm): I rise tospeak in support of the ...

Speech byHon. David CrisafulliMEMBER FOR MUNDINGBURRAHansard Wednesday, 11 July 2012WASTE REDUCTION AND RECYCLING AMENDMENT REGULATION (NO. 1): DISALLOWANCEHon. DF CRISAFULLI (Mundingburra—LNP) (Minister for Local Government) (8.12 pm): I rise tospeak against ...

Speech byHon. David CrisafulliMEMBER FOR MUNDINGBURRAHansard Thursday, 12 July 2012MUNDINGBURRA ELECTORATE, INDIGENOUS PEOPLEHon. DF CRISAFULLI (Mundingburra—LNP) (Minister for Local Government) (3.34 pm): This yearmarks 50 years of Indigenous voting in this ...

Speech byHon. David CrisafulliMEMBER FOR MUNDINGBURRAHansard Tuesday, 31 July 2012PENALTIES AND SENTENCES AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLHon. DF CRISAFULLI (Mundingburra—LNP) (Minister for Local Government) (5.09 pm): I rise tospeak in support of the ...

Speech byHon. David CrisafulliMEMBER FOR MUNDINGBURRAHansard Tuesday, 21 August 2012CRIMINAL LAW AMENDMENT BILLHon. DF CRISAFULLI (Mundingburra—LNP) (Minister for Local Government) (3.43 pm): It is withgreat pleasure that I rise to support the Criminal Law ...

Speech byHon. David CrisafulliMEMBER FOR MUNDINGBURRAHansard Thursday, 23 August 2012TOWNSVILLE, NATIONAL WEATHER MAPHon. DF CRISAFULLI (Mundingburra—LNP) (Minister for Local Government) (2.33 pm): I rise tospeak about an issue that has troubled the people of ...

Speech byHon. David CrisafulliMEMBER FOR MUNDINGBURRAHansard Thursday, 13 September 2012MINISTERIAL STATEMENTBudget, Local GovernmentHon. DF CRISAFULLI (Mundingburra—LNP) (Minister for Local Government) (9.55 am): The LNPwent to this year’s election promising ...

Speech byHon. David CrisafulliMEMBER FOR MUNDINGBURRAHansard Thursday, 13 September 2012LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLHon. DF CRISAFULLI (Mundingburra—LNP) (Minister for Local Government) (2.41 pm): I present abill for an act to amend ...

Speech byHon. David CrisafulliMEMBER FOR MUNDINGBURRAHansard Tuesday, 13 November 2012LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLSecond ReadingHon. DF CRISAFULLI (Mundingburra—LNP) (Minister for Local Government) (12.50 pm): I move—That the bill be ...

Speech byHon. David CrisafulliMEMBER FOR MUNDINGBURRAHansard Thursday, 13 September 2012APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILL; FISCAL REPAIR AMENDMENT BILLHon. DF CRISAFULLI (Mundingburra—LNP) (Minister for Local Government) (3.16 pm): I am ...

Speech byHon. David CrisafulliMEMBER FOR MUNDINGBURRAHansard Tuesday, 13 November 2012LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLHon. DF CRISAFULLI (Mundingburra—LNP) (Minister for Local Government) (4.37 pm), in reply: Ithank all honourable members ...

Speech byHon. David CrisafulliMEMBER FOR MUNDINGBURRAHansard Tuesday, 30 October 2012MUNDINGBURRA ELECTORATE, BRUCE HIGHWAYHon. DF CRISAFULLI (Mundingburra—LNP) (Minister for Local Government) (9.57 pm): I might dosomething novel and actually speak about ...

Speech byHon. David CrisafulliMEMBER FOR MUNDINGBURRAHansard Wednesday, 31 October 2012APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL AND APPROPRIATION BILL: TRANSPORT, HOUSING AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEEHon. DF CRISAFULLI (Mundingburra—LNP) (Minister for Local ...

Speech byHon. David CrisafulliMEMBER FOR MUNDINGBURRAHansard Thursday, 2 August 2012TOWNSVILLE, CRIMEHon. DF CRISAFULLI (Mundingburra—LNP) (Minister for Local Government) (2.44 pm): I rise tospeak about something near and dear to my heart: law and order. I ...

Speech byHon. David CrisafulliMEMBER FOR MUNDINGBURRAHansard Tuesday, 21 August 2012MINISTERIAL STATEMENTLocal GovernmentHon. DF CRISAFULLI (Mundingburra—LNP) (Minister for Local Government) (10.34 am): In thepast few months, it has been my great honour to ...

Speech byFreya OstapovitchMEMBER FOR STRETTONHansard Wednesday, 6 June 2012INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS (FAIR WORK ACT HARMONISATION) AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMrs OSTAPOVITCH (Stretton—LNP) (7.32 pm): I rise to speak in support of the Industrial ...

Speech byFreya OstapovitchMEMBER FOR STRETTONHansard Thursday, 7 June 2012STRETTON ELECTORATE, SCHOOLSMrs OSTAPOVITCH (Stretton—LNP) (3.51 pm): I rise to speak about my recent day shadowing notone but three principals of Calamvale Community College as part of ...

Speech byFreya OstapovitchMEMBER FOR STRETTONHansard Tuesday, 19 June 2012TREASURY (COST OF LIVING) AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMrs OSTAPOVITCH (Stretton—LNP) (12.57 pm): I rise to speak on an issue that was fundamentalto my election to this place. ...

Speech byFreya OstapovitchMEMBER FOR STRETTONHansard Tuesday, 10 July 2012CRIMINAL LAW (TWO STRIKE CHILD SEX OFFENDERS) AMENDMENT BILLMrs OSTAPOVITCH (Stretton—LNP) (5.04 pm): It is with great enthusiasm that I commend this billto the House. I have been on a ...

Speech byFreya OstapovitchMEMBER FOR STRETTONHansard Thursday, 12 July 2012SIDS AND KIDSMrs OSTAPOVITCH (Stretton—LNP) (3.45 pm): Today I rise to draw attention to SIDS and Kids andthe fantastic job they do in supporting families who have experienced the ...

Speech byGavin KingMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard Thursday, 12 July 2012CAIRNS ELECTORATE, JUVENILE CRIMEMr KING (Cairns—LNP) (3.16 pm): Juvenile crime has reached crisis point in Cairns. The proof isfound in the Queensland Police Service’s annual statistical ...

Speech byGavin KingMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard Tuesday, 19 June 2012TREASURY (COST OF LIVING) AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr KING (Cairns—LNP) (8.23 pm): What an honour it is to follow the cool, calm and collecteddelivery of the member for Mermaid Beach! ...

Speech byGavin KingMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard Tuesday, 21 August 2012CAIRNS ELECTORATEMr KING (Cairns—LNP) (9.28 pm): I am proud to stand here this evening and say that Cairns hasshifted gear from the backblocks under the Labor government to the starting blocks ...

Speech byGavin KingMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard Wednesday, 12 September 2012ANIMAL CARE AND PROTECTION AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr KING (Cairns—LNP) (7.43 pm): I rise to support the Animal Care and Protection and OtherLegislation Amendment Bill 2012. ...

Speech byFreya OstapovitchMEMBER FOR STRETTONHansard Wednesday, 31 October 2012APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL AND APPROPRIATION BILL: FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEEMrs OSTAPOVITCH (Stretton—LNP) (4.06 pm): I feel very privileged to be part of the ...

Speech byGavin KingMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard Tuesday, 29 May 2012MAIDEN SPEECHMr KING (Cairns—LNP) (4.35 pm): Inspired by the campaign tactics of the Australian Labor Party, Iwill start by quoting from one of my old newspaper columns. On this occasion, ...

Speech byFreya OstapovitchMEMBER FOR STRETTONHansard Thursday, 31 May 2012MAIDEN SPEECHMrs OSTAPOVITCH (Stretton—LNP) (4.17 pm): It is indeed awesome to see the enthusiastic facesof my colleagues sitting here, in particular the candidates who ran with me in ...

Speech byFreya OstapovitchMEMBER FOR STRETTONHansard Wednesday, 22 August 2012LIONS CLUB, CODE OF ETHICSMrs OSTAPOVITCH (Stretton—LNP) (10.42 pm): I rise to speak tonight on my local Lions Club thatmeets at the Runcorn Tavern twice a month. I am honoured to ...

Speech byFreya OstapovitchMEMBER FOR STRETTONHansard Thursday, 23 August 2012PUBLIC SERVICE AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMrs OSTAPOVITCH (Stretton—LNP) (5.21 pm): I rise to support the Public Service and OtherLegislation Amendment Bill 2012. To begin ...

Speech byFreya OstapovitchMEMBER FOR STRETTONHansard Thursday, 13 September 2012APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILL; FISCAL REPAIR AMENDMENT BILLMrs OSTAPOVITCH (Stretton—LNP) (11.23 pm): I rise in this chamber to speak in support of ...

Speech byHon. Fiona SimpsonMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard Tuesday, 19 June 2012REPORTAuditor-GeneralMadam SPEAKER: Honourable members, I have to report that I have received from the Auditor-General a report titled Report to parliament No. 4 for 2012—managing ...

Speech byHon. Fiona SimpsonMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard Tuesday, 10 July 2012REPORTAuditor-GeneralMadam SPEAKER: Honourable members, I have to report that I have received from the Auditor-General report to parliament No. 1 of 2012-13 titled Racing ...

Speech byHon. Fiona SimpsonMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard Tuesday, 31 July 2012REPORTInformation CommissionerMadam SPEAKER: Honourable members, I have to report that I have received from the InformationCommissioner report No. 2 of 2012-13 to the Queensland ...

Speech byHon. Fiona SimpsonMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard Thursday, 2 August 2012EDUCATION AND INNOVATION COMMITTEEReport, Motion to Take NoteMadam SPEAKER: There being no members who wish to debate that report, the notice of motionlapses. File name: ...

Speech byHon. Fiona SimpsonMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard Tuesday, 30 October 2012REPORTIntegrity CommissionerMadam SPEAKER: Honourable members, I have to report that I have received from the IntegrityCommissioner a report titled Queensland Integrity ...

Speech byHon. Fiona SimpsonMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard Tuesday, 30 October 2012REPORTAuditor-GeneralMadam SPEAKER: Honourable members, I have to report that I have received from the Auditor-General Report to Parliament No. 2 of 2012-13. I table the report ...

Speech byHon. Fiona SimpsonMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard Wednesday, 31 October 2012APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL AND APPROPRIATION BILL: COMMITTEE OF THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLYMadam SPEAKER (3.31 pm): The House will consider the Appropriation (Parliament) ...

Speech byHon. Fiona SimpsonMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard Thursday, 1 November 2012MOTION OF CONDOLENCE: DEERAL, MR EMadam SPEAKER: Honourable members, just over five months ago we the Queensland parliamentacknowledged Mr Eric Deeral in a special ceremony on ...

Speech byHon. Fiona SimpsonMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard Wednesday, 14 November 2012COMMITTEE OF THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLYReportMadam SPEAKER: Honourable members, I table report No. 6 of the Committee of the LegislativeAssembly titled Annual reports of former ...

Speech byHon. Fiona SimpsonMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard Tuesday, 27 November 2012REPORTSAuditor-GeneralMadam SPEAKER: Honourable members, I have to report that I have received from the Auditor-General three reports: Report to parliament No. 3 for ...

Speech byFreya OstapovitchMEMBER FOR STRETTONHansard Thursday, 12 July 2012ELECTRICITY (EARLY TERMINATION) AMENDMENT BILLMrs OSTAPOVITCH (Stretton—LNP) (4.05 pm): I rise to speak in support of the Electricity (EarlyTermination) Amendment Bill. I was a member ...

Speech byFreya OstapovitchMEMBER FOR STRETTONHansard Thursday, 2 August 2012KARAWATHA FORESTMrs OSTAPOVITCH (Stretton—LNP) (3.08 pm): I rise to speak about the wonderful KarawathaForest that makes up a third of the Stretton electorate and is located in the ...

Speech byFreya OstapovitchMEMBER FOR STRETTONHansard Tuesday, 21 August 2012CRIMINAL LAW AMENDMENT BILLMrs OSTAPOVITCH (Stretton—LNP) (8.06 pm): I have listened with great interest to this debate onthe Criminal Law Amendment Bill and I thank my LNP colleagues ...

Speech byGavin KingMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard Wednesday, 20 June 2012HEALTH AND HOSPITALS NETWORK AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL AND HEALTH LEGISLATION (HEALTH PRACTITIONER REGULATION NATIONAL LAW) AMENDMENT BILLMr KING (Cairns—LNP) (9.40 pm): I rise ...

Speech byHon. Fiona SimpsonMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard Thursday, 29 November 2012VALEDICTORYMadam SPEAKER: In the tradition of our valedictory speeches at the end of the parliamentary yearwe pause to reflect on the year, to thank all who have supported us ...

Speech byHon. Fiona SimpsonMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard Thursday, 17 May 2012COMMISSION TO ADMINISTER OATH OR AFFIRMATIONMadam SPEAKER: Honourable members, I have to report that Her Excellency the Governor hasbeen pleased to issue a commission under the ...

Speech byHon. Glen ElmesMEMBER FOR NOOSAHansard Wednesday, 12 September 2012ANIMAL CARE AND PROTECTION AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLHon. GW ELMES (Noosa—LNP) (Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and MulticulturalAffairs and Minister ...

Speech byHon. Glen ElmesMEMBER FOR NOOSAHansard Friday, 14 September 2012APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILL; FISCAL REPAIR AMENDMENT BILLHon. GW ELMES (Noosa—LNP) (Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and MulticulturalAffairs ...

Speech byHon. Glen ElmesMEMBER FOR NOOSAHansard Wednesday, 31 October 2012APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL AND APPROPRIATION BILL: HEALTH AND COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEEHon. GW ELMES (Noosa—LNP) (Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and ...

Speech byHon. Glen ElmesMEMBER FOR NOOSAHansard Wednesday, 6 June 2012INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS (FAIR WORK ACT HARMONISATION) AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLHon. GW ELMES (Noosa—LNP) (Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and MulticulturalAffairs ...

Speech byHon. Glen ElmesMEMBER FOR NOOSAHansard Tuesday, 19 June 2012TREASURY (COST OF LIVING) AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLHon. GW ELMES (Noosa—LNP) (Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and MulticulturalAffairs and Minister Assisting ...

Speech byHon. Glen ElmesMEMBER FOR NOOSAHansard Thursday, 23 August 2012PUBLIC SERVICE AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLHon. GW ELMES (Noosa—LNP) (Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and MulticulturalAffairs and Minister Assisting the ...

Speech byHon. Glen ElmesMEMBER FOR NOOSAHansard Thursday, 1 November 2012MOTION OF CONDOLENCE: DEERAL, MR EHon. GW ELMES (Noosa—LNP) (Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and MulticulturalAffairs and Minister Assisting the Premier) (9.48 am): I ...

Speech byHon. Glen ElmesMEMBER FOR NOOSAHansard Thursday, 1 November 2012FAMILY RESPONSIBILITIES COMMISSION AMENDMENT BILLSecond ReadingHon. GW ELMES (Noosa—LNP) (Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and MulticulturalAffairs and Minister ...

Speech byHon. Glen ElmesMEMBER FOR NOOSAHansard Thursday, 1 November 2012FAMILY RESPONSIBILITIES COMMISSION AMENDMENT BILLHon. GW ELMES (Noosa—LNP) (Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and MulticulturalAffairs and Minister Assisting the ...

Speech byHon. Glen ElmesMEMBER FOR NOOSAHansard Tuesday, 29 May 2012MINISTERIAL STATEMENTNational Sorry DayHon. GW ELMES (Noosa—LNP) (Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and MulticulturalAffairs and Minister Assisting the Premier) (9.53 am): At ...

Speech byHon. Glen ElmesMEMBER FOR NOOSAHansard Thursday, 31 May 2012ADDRESS-IN-REPLYHon. GW ELMES (Noosa—LNP) (Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and MulticulturalAffairs and Minister Assisting the Premier) (12.29 pm): I am not sure whether ...

Speech byGavin KingMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard Thursday, 13 September 2012APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILL; FISCAL REPAIR AMENDMENT BILLMr KING (Cairns—LNP) (8.57 pm): It is an honour to rise in this place to contribute to the discussionon the ...

Speech byGavin KingMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard Tuesday, 13 November 2012CAIRNS, CHINA EASTERN AIRLINESMr KING (Cairns—LNP) (12.00 pm): I rise today to talk about the incredible excitement buzzingaround Cairns in recent weeks. Only a few short days ago it was a ...

Speech byGlen ElmesMEMBER FOR NOOSAHansard Tuesday, 14 February 2012CHARITABLE AND NON-PROFIT GAMING (TWO-UP) AMENDMENT BILL AND CRIMINAL CODE (ANZAC DAY BETTING) AMENDMENT BILLMr ELMES (Noosa—LNP) (9.00 pm): I rise to speak in support of the Criminal Code ...

Speech byGlen ElmesMEMBER FOR NOOSAHansard Thursday, 16 February 2012GOLINSKI, MR MMr ELMES (Noosa—LNP) (6.29 pm): In the early hours of the morning on Boxing Day, the people ofthe Noosa electorate suffered a grievous loss following the fire in Tewantin that ...

Speech byHon. Glen ElmesMEMBER FOR NOOSAHansard Tuesday, 11 September 2012FAMILY RESPONSIBILITIES COMMISSION AMENDMENT BILLHon. GW ELMES (Noosa—LNP) (Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and MulticulturalAffairs and Minister Assisting the ...

Speech byHon. Glen ElmesMEMBER FOR NOOSAHansard Wednesday, 12 September 2012FAMILY RESPONSIBILITIES COMMISSION AMENDMENT BILLHon. GW ELMES (Noosa—LNP) (Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and MulticulturalAffairs and Minister Assisting the ...

Speech byHon. Geoff WilsonMEMBER FOR FERNY GROVEHansard Tuesday, 14 February 2012MOTION: PRIVATE HEALTH INSURANCE REBATEHon. GJ WILSON (Ferny Grove—ALP) (Minister for Health) (5.46pm): I move the followingamendment—That all words after ‘House’ be deleted and ...

Speech byHon. Geoff WilsonMEMBER FOR FERNY GROVEHansard Tuesday, 14 February 2012MINISTERIAL STATEMENTMedical ResearchHon. GJ WILSON (Ferny Grove—ALP) (Minister for Health) (10.10 am): The Bligh government isinvesting in innovation, finding new ways to ...

Speech byHoward HobbsMEMBER FOR WARREGOHansard Tuesday, 11 September 2012MOTION OF CONDOLENCE—STEPHAN, MR LWMr HOBBS (Warrego—LNP) (9.55 am): Today, we offer our sincere condolences to Ruth Stephanand her family on the passing of Len. I recognise Gayle and ...

Speech byHoward HobbsMEMBER FOR WARREGOHansard Wednesday, 22 August 2012HEAVY VEHICLE NATIONAL LAW BILLMr HOBBS (Warrego—LNP) (9.48 pm): The Heavy Vehicle National Law Bill 2012 was introducedinto the Queensland Legislative Assembly on 31 July 2012 and ...

Speech byHoward HobbsMEMBER FOR WARREGOHansard Thursday, 13 September 2012APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILL; FISCAL REPAIR AMENDMENT BILLMr HOBBS (Warrego—LNP) (10.07pm): Iam pleased to talk to the 2012 budget to bringQueensland back into ...

Speech byHoward HobbsMEMBER FOR WARREGOHansard Thursday, 13 September 2012TRANSPORT, HOUSING AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEEReportMr HOBBS (Warrego—LNP) (9.59 am): I lay upon the table of the House report No. 5 of theTransport, Housing and Local Government ...

Speech byHoward HobbsMEMBER FOR WARREGOHansard Wednesday, 31 October 2012APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL AND APPROPRIATION BILL: TRANSPORT, HOUSING AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEEMr HOBBS (Warrego—LNP) (11.08 pm): I am pleased to speak as the chair of the ...

Speech byHon. Glen ElmesMEMBER FOR NOOSAHansard Thursday, 15 November 2012INDIGENOUS COMMUNITIES, LAND TENUREHon. GW ELMES (Noosa—LNP) (Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and MulticulturalAffairs and Minister Assisting the Premier) (2.32 pm): ...

Speech byHon. Glen ElmesMEMBER FOR NOOSAHansard Tuesday, 13 November 2012LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLHon. GW ELMES (Noosa—LNP) (Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and MulticulturalAffairs and Minister Assisting the ...

Speech byHon. Glen ElmesMEMBER FOR NOOSAHansard Tuesday, 27 November 2012MOTION: PUBLIC SERVICE, JOBSHon. GW ELMES (Noosa—LNP) (Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and MulticulturalAffairs and Minister Assisting the Premier) (5.51 pm): I rise ...

Speech byHon. Glen ElmesMEMBER FOR NOOSAHansard Thursday, 29 November 2012CAPE YORK WELFARE REFORM TRIALHon. GW ELMES (Noosa—LNP) (Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and MulticulturalAffairs and Minister Assisting the Premier) (2.45 pm): The ...

Speech byGrace GraceMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard Thursday, 16 February 2012DOMESTIC AND FAMILY VIOLENCE PROTECTION BILLMs GRACE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (5.38 pm): I, too, rise proudly to support the Domestic andFamily Violence Protection Bill. As many ...

Speech byHoward HobbsMEMBER FOR WARREGOHansard Tuesday, 29 May 2012WARREGO ELECTORATE, CSG INDUSTRYMr HOBBS (Warrego—LNP) (11.56 am): The coal seam gas industry is a major industry in myelectorate and I want to inform members of some of the major issues that ...

Speech byHoward HobbsMEMBER FOR WARREGOHansard Thursday, 17 May 2012ADDRESS-IN-REPLYMr HOBBS (Warrego—LNP) (12.49 pm): It is with great pleasure that I rise to participate in theaddress-in-reply for the 54th Parliament of Queensland. I congratulate Madam ...

Speech byHoward HobbsMEMBER FOR WARREGOHansard Thursday, 21 June 2012MOTION OF CONDOLENCE: MR WH GLASSONMr HOBBS (Warrego—LNP) (9.54 am): On 20 March 1975—exactly 37 years to the day before Billpassed away, on 20 March 2012—Bill Glasson in his maiden speech ...

Speech byHoward HobbsMEMBER FOR WARREGOHansard Thursday, 21 June 2012TRANSPORT, HOUSING AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEEReportMr HOBBS (Warrego—LNP) (10.28 am): I table report No. 1 of the Transport, Housing and LocalGovernment Committee, Portfolio subordinate ...

Speech byHoward HobbsMEMBER FOR WARREGOHansard Tuesday, 5 June 2012TREASURY (COST OF LIVING) AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr HOBBS (Warrego—LNP) (9.44 pm): I am pleased tonight to talk to the Treasury (Cost of Living)and Other Legislation Amendment ...

Speech byHoward HobbsMEMBER FOR WARREGOHansard Thursday, 12 July 2012TRANSPORT, HOUSING AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEEReportMr HOBBS (Warrego—LNP) (10.08 am): I table report No. 2 of the Transport, Housing and LocalGovernment Committee relating to portfolio ...

Speech byHoward HobbsMEMBER FOR WARREGOHansard Tuesday, 14 February 2012WESTERN QUEENSLAND, FLOODSMr HOBBS (Warrego—LNP) (12.11 pm): Today I want to talk about the flooding that occurredthroughout the Warrego electorate, particularly Charleville, Mitchell, ...

Speech byHoward HobbsMEMBER FOR WARREGOHansard Thursday, 16 February 2012WESTERN QUEENSLAND, FLOODSMr HOBBS (Warrego—LNP) (2.42 pm): I want to bring to the attention of the House the serioussituation of the irreparable flood damaged bridge over the Maranoa ...

Speech byHoward HobbsMEMBER FOR WARREGOHansard Tuesday, 15 May 2012ELECTION OF SPEAKERThe PRESIDING MEMBER (Mr Hobbs): Honourable members, before calling for proposals forSpeaker, I draw the attention of honourable members to the standing orders, which ...

Speech byHoward HobbsMEMBER FOR WARREGOHansard Tuesday, 15 May 2012ELECTION OF SPEAKERThe PRESIDING MEMBER: Honourable members, as there are no further nominations, I declarethe honourable member for Maroochydore, Ms Fiona Simpson, to be the Speaker. File ...

Speech byHoward HobbsMEMBER FOR WARREGOHansard Tuesday, 29 May 2012MOTION: MUNGKAN KANDJU NATIONAL PARKMr HOBBS (Warrego—LNP) (5.46 pm): It is my pleasure to second the amendment moved by theDeputy Premier. I say to the ALP members in this House: why don’t ...

Speech byHoward HobbsMEMBER FOR WARREGOHansard Thursday, 12 July 2012ROMA, FLOOD MITIGATIONMr HOBBS (Warrego—LNP) (3.07 pm): Many members in this House would be aware of thedevastating floods that affected a lot of our towns, particularly the rural towns in ...

Speech byHoward HobbsMEMBER FOR WARREGOHansard Wednesday, 1 August 2012TRANSPORT, HOUSING AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEEReportMr HOBBS (Warrego—LNP) (2.30 pm): I table report No. 3 of the Transport, Housing and LocalGovernment Committee, titled Portfolio ...

Speech byIan BerryMEMBER FOR IPSWICHHansard Thursday, 31 May 2012IPSWICH SHOWMr BERRY (Ipswich—LNP) (9.14 pm): On Friday, 18 May 2012, Ipswich celebrated the IpswichShow holiday—a proud annual fixture on the Ipswich calendar. The Ipswich Agricultural and ...

Speech byIan BerryMEMBER FOR IPSWICHHansard Thursday, 31 May 2012MAIDEN SPEECHMr BERRY (Ipswich—LNP) (5.20 pm): I pledge my loyalty to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II in herjubilee year and give my respects to the Jagera, Turrbal, Yuggera and Ugarapul people ...

Speech byIan BerryMEMBER FOR IPSWICHHansard Wednesday, 6 June 2012INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS (FAIR WORK ACT HARMONISATION) AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr BERRY (Ipswich—LNP) (6.14 pm): I rise to speak to the Industrial Relations (Fair Work ActHarmonisation) ...

Speech byIan BerryMEMBER FOR IPSWICHHansard Thursday, 12 July 2012ST PAUL’S ANGLICAN CHURCH, IPSWICH; AILWOOD, MR FMr BERRY (Ipswich—LNP) (3.04pm): Ipswich is a community which, in common with othercommunities in Queensland, has a foundation of history, ...

Speech byIan BerryMEMBER FOR IPSWICHHansard Wednesday, 1 August 2012PENALTIES AND SENTENCES AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr BERRY (Ipswich—LNP) (3.56 pm): It is certainly an honour for me to be able to rise in support ofthe passage of the Penalties and ...

Speech byIan BerryMEMBER FOR IPSWICHHansard Wednesday, 1 August 2012CRIMINAL LAW (FALSE EVIDENCE BEFORE PARLIAMENT) AMENDMENT BILLMr BERRY (Ipswich—LNP) (8.00 pm): I rise to speak on the Criminal Law (False Evidence BeforeParliament) Amendment Bill 2012. I ...

Speech byIan BerryMEMBER FOR IPSWICHHansard Tuesday, 19 June 2012ST PAUL’S ANGLICAN MEN’S SOCIETYMr BERRY (Ipswich—LNP) (9.20 pm): On Saturday, 9 June 2012 I had the privilege of attending theSt Paul’s Anglican Men’s Society’s quarterly breakfast at the St ...

Speech byIan BerryMEMBER FOR IPSWICHHansard Thursday, 21 June 2012CIVIL PARTNERSHIPS AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr BERRY (Ipswich—LNP) (8.52 pm): I rise to speak to the Civil Partnerships and Other LegislationAmendment Bill 2012. I support the ...

Speech byHoward HobbsMEMBER FOR WARREGOHansard Wednesday, 14 November 2012EDUCATION LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr HOBBS (Warrego—LNP) (5.14 pm): I rise to speak to this education bill. I refer particularly to thesection relating to national professional ...

Speech byHoward HobbsMEMBER FOR WARREGOHansard Thursday, 15 November 2012ABORIGINAL AND TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER LAND HOLDING BILL: MOTIONMr HOBBS (Warrego—LNP) (5.34 pm): I am strongly opposed to this ALP motion. This bill sets theframework for freehold ...

Speech byHoward HobbsMEMBER FOR WARREGOHansard Tuesday, 13 November 2012LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr HOBBS (Warrego—LNP) (3.14 pm): I am pleased to talk to the Local Government and OtherLegislation Amendment Bill. The bill before ...

Speech byHoward HobbsMEMBER FOR WARREGOHansard Thursday, 1 November 2012TRANSPORT, HOUSING AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEEReport, Motion to Take NoteMr HOBBS (Warrego—LNP) (11.37 am): I move—That the House take note of report No. 8 of the Transport, Housing ...

Speech byHoward HobbsMEMBER FOR WARREGOHansard Thursday, 1 November 2012TRANSPORT OPERATIONS (PASSENGER TRANSPORT) AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr HOBBS (Warrego—LNP) (4.56pm): The Assembly referred the Transport Operations(Passenger Transport) and ...

Speech byHoward HobbsMEMBER FOR WARREGOHansard Tuesday, 27 November 2012GOLD COAST WATERWAYS AUTHORITY BILLMr HOBBS (Warrego—LNP) (3.30 pm): I am pleased to rise to speak today to the Gold CoastWaterways Authority Bill 2012. This bill will re-establish a Gold ...

Speech byHoward HobbsMEMBER FOR WARREGOHansard Thursday, 29 November 2012TRANSPORT, HOUSING AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEEReportMr HOBBS (Warrego—LNP) (9.59 am): I lay upon the table of the House the Transport, Housingand Local Government Committee’s report ...

Speech byIan BerryMEMBER FOR IPSWICHHansard Tuesday, 19 June 2012TREASURY (COST OF LIVING) AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr BERRY (Ipswich—LNP) (5.00 pm): I rise to speak to the Treasury (Cost of Living) and OtherLegislation Amendment Bill 2012, which ...

Speech byHoward HobbsMEMBER FOR WARREGOHansard Thursday, 1 November 2012TRANSPORT, HOUSING AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEEReportMr HOBBS (Warrego—LNP) (10.30 am): I table report No. 10 of the Transport, Housing and LocalGovernment Committee titled Subordinate ...

Speech byIan KayeMEMBER FOR GREENSLOPESHansard Wednesday, 30 May 2012MAIDEN SPEECHMr KAYE (Greenslopes—LNP) (8.13 pm): I rise in this place tonight as the newly elected memberfor Greenslopes. I pledge my allegiance to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II in this ...

Speech byIan KayeMEMBER FOR GREENSLOPESHansard Wednesday, 6 June 2012INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS (FAIR WORK ACT HARMONISATION) AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr KAYE (Greenslopes—LNP) (4.57pm): I rise today as a member of the Finance andAdministration Committee ...

Speech byIan KayeMEMBER FOR GREENSLOPESHansard Thursday, 23 August 2012PUBLIC SERVICE AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr KAYE (Greenslopes—LNP) (5.06 pm): I rise in this place today to speak on the Public Serviceand Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2012. ...

Speech byIan KayeMEMBER FOR GREENSLOPESHansard Thursday, 13 September 2012APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILL; FISCAL REPAIR AMENDMENT BILLMr KAYE (Greenslopes—LNP) (11.01 pm): I rise in this House tonight to speak on the inauguralNewman ...

Speech byIan KayeMEMBER FOR GREENSLOPESHansard Wednesday, 31 October 2012APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL AND APPROPRIATION BILL: FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEEMr KAYE (Greenslopes—LNP) (4.25 pm): I rise in this place today to speak to the Appropriation ...

Speech byIan KayeMEMBER FOR GREENSLOPESHansard Thursday, 1 November 2012MOTOR NEURONE DISEASEMr KAYE (Greenslopes—LNP) (3.44 pm): Did members know that almost 300 Queenslanders havebeen given a death sentence? These Queenslanders have been diagnosed with ...

Speech byIan KayeMEMBER FOR GREENSLOPESHansard Thursday, 15 November 2012GREENSLOPES ELECTORATE, YOUTH EMPLOYMENT FORUMMr KAYE (Greenslopes—LNP) (3.44 pm): I rise in this House to speak about an exciting initiative Ihave the pleasure of partnering in and ...

Speech byIan KayeMEMBER FOR GREENSLOPESHansard Thursday, 12 July 2012ELECTRICITY (EARLY TERMINATION) AMENDMENT BILLMr KAYE (Greenslopes—LNP) (4.26 pm): I rise today to speak to the Electricity (Early Termination)Amendment Bill 2012. Firstly, I would like to ...

Speech byIan KayeMEMBER FOR GREENSLOPESHansard Thursday, 12 July 2012GRANDFRIENDSMr KAYE (Greenslopes—LNP) (5.53pm): Tonight I rise to discuss a wonderful group in myelectorate, which also operates across Queensland—Grandfriends. Grandfriends is operated by ...

Speech byIan KayeMEMBER FOR GREENSLOPESHansard Thursday, 12 July 2012FAR EAST STRATEGIC RESERVE NAVY ASSOCIATIONMr KAYE (Greenslopes—LNP) (2.33 pm): I rise in the House to speak of my honour in having metwith Rudi Bianchi and Tony Issac, members of my ...

Speech byIan KayeMEMBER FOR GREENSLOPESHansard Thursday, 2 August 2012KOKODA CHALLENGEMr KAYE (Greenslopes—LNP) (3.20 pm): Today I rise to speak about students of several schools inmy electorate of Greenslopes who took part in the Kokoda Challenge on the Gold ...

Speech byIan KayeMEMBER FOR GREENSLOPESHansard Tuesday, 21 August 2012CRIMINAL LAW AMENDMENT BILLMr KAYE (Greenslopes—LNP) (3.49 pm): I rise today to speak with great pleasure on the CriminalLaw Amendment Bill 2012. In particular I would like to speak to the ...

Speech byIan BerryMEMBER FOR IPSWICHHansard Wednesday, 14 November 2012IPSWICH GIRLS’ GRAMMAR SCHOOLMr BERRY (Ipswich—LNP) (10.09 pm): It is with a great deal of pleasure that I rise to speak onmatters relevant to one important occasion in my electorate of ...

Speech byIan BerryMEMBER FOR IPSWICHHansard Tuesday, 27 November 2012WEAPONS AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr BERRY (Ipswich—LNP) (5.02 pm): I listened with interest to the member for Rockhampton. It isalways judicious in a debate to pick on examples ...

Speech byIan BerryMEMBER FOR IPSWICHHansard Tuesday, 27 November 2012BREMER STATE HIGH SCHOOLMr BERRY (Ipswich—LNP) (12.28 am): This year, I had the privilege to attend the Bremer StateHigh School graduation ceremony. The class of 2012 has now graduated from ...

Speech byIan BerryMEMBER FOR IPSWICHHansard Thursday, 29 November 2012RIGHT TO INFORMATION & INTEGRITY (OPENNESS & TRANSPARENCY) AMENDMENT BILLMr BERRY (Ipswich—LNP) (5.45 pm): I almost waited for this moment to be able to speak becauseI remember events that ...

Speech byIan BerryMEMBER FOR IPSWICHHansard Thursday, 13 September 2012APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILL; FISCAL REPAIR AMENDMENT BILLMr BERRY (Ipswich—LNP) (12.17 am): I rise to speak to the first Newman LNP budget, deliveredby the ...

Speech byIan BerryMEMBER FOR IPSWICHHansard Wednesday, 31 October 2012SILKSTONE BAPTIST CHURCHMr BERRY (Ipswich—LNP) (12.35 am): On Saturday, 27 October 2012 it was a pleasure to haveattended the Silkstone Baptist Church celebration for 100 years of service ...

Speech byIan BerryMEMBER FOR IPSWICHHansard Wednesday, 1 August 2012IPSWICH, PARK2PARK FUN RUNMr BERRY (Ipswich—LNP) (8.47 pm): It is with a good deal of pleasure that I talk to this Houseabout an event that occurred last Sunday, 29 July. It started on the ...

Speech byIan BerryMEMBER FOR IPSWICHHansard Wednesday, 22 August 2012VICTORY IN THE PACIFIC DAYMr BERRY (Ipswich—LNP) (10.35 pm): I wish to speak today in honour of Victory in the Pacific Day,which was celebrated on Wednesday, 15 August 2012. VP Day ...

Speech byIan BerryMEMBER FOR IPSWICHHansard Wednesday, 12 September 2012IPSWICH HOSPITAL, NURSESMr BERRY (Ipswich—LNP) (11.23 pm): The Ipswich General Hospital was founded in 1860, hascontinued to serve the people of Ipswich and is now undergoing a further ...

Speech byIan BerryMEMBER FOR IPSWICHHansard Wednesday, 14 November 2012EDUCATION LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr BERRY (Ipswich—LNP) (4.49 pm): I rise to participate in the debate on the Education LegislationAmendment Bill 2012. This bill amends, among other ...

Speech byIan KayeMEMBER FOR GREENSLOPESHansard Thursday, 29 November 2012SOUTH EAST QUEENSLAND WATER (RESTRUCTURING) AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr KAYE (Greenslopes—LNP) (4.00 pm): I rise in this place today to speak on the South EastQueensland Water ...

Speech byJason CostiganMEMBER FOR WHITSUNDAYHansard Friday, 14 September 2012APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILL; FISCAL REPAIR AMENDMENT BILLMr COSTIGAN (Whitsunday—LNP) (12.35 pm): I rise in the House in support of the ...

Speech byJason CostiganMEMBER FOR WHITSUNDAYHansard Friday, 14 September 2012WHITSUNDAYS ELECTORATE, ATHLETESMr COSTIGAN (Whitsunday—LNP) (9.04 pm): I rise in the House to pay tribute to some individualsfrom Mackay and the Whitsundays after their recent ...

Speech byJason CostiganMEMBER FOR WHITSUNDAYHansard Wednesday, 31 October 2012APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL AND APPROPRIATION BILL: AGRICULTURE, RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEEMr COSTIGAN (Whitsunday—LNP) (8.20 pm): I rise in the House as a member of ...

Speech byJason CostiganMEMBER FOR WHITSUNDAYHansard Tuesday, 27 November 2012WEAPONS AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr COSTIGAN (Whitsunday—LNP) (7.52 pm): Tonight in the House I rise to speak in support of theWeapons and Other Legislation Amendment Bill ...

Speech byJason CostiganMEMBER FOR WHITSUNDAYHansard Tuesday, 27 November 2012YOUTH JUSTICE (BOOT CAMP ORDERS) AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr COSTIGAN (Whitsunday—LNP) (11.09 pm): I rise in the House to speak in support of the YouthJustice (Boot Camp ...

Speech byJason WoodforthMEMBER FOR NUDGEEHansard Thursday, 7 June 2012NUDGEE ELECTORATEMr WOODFORTH (Nudgee—LNP) (2.31 pm): I rise this afternoon to speak about one of the manythings that is important to me—that is, my electorate of Nudgee. I would like to ...

Speech byJason WoodforthMEMBER FOR NUDGEEHansard Thursday, 31 May 2012MAIDEN SPEECHMr WOODFORTH (Nudgee—LNP) (4.01 pm): I respond to Her Excellency the Governor and Ipledge my allegiance to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. I congratulate Madam Speaker on her ...

Speech byJason WoodforthMEMBER FOR NUDGEEHansard Thursday, 21 June 2012EARNSHAW STATE COLLEGE, GLOBAL ENTERPRISE CHALLENGEMadam DEPUTY SPEAKER (Miss Barton): I call the member for Nudgee.Mr WOODFORTH (Nudgee—LNP) (3.54 pm): Thank you, Madam Deputy Speaker, ...

Speech byJason WoodforthMEMBER FOR NUDGEEHansard Friday, 14 September 2012APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILL; FISCAL REPAIR AMENDMENT BILLMr WOODFORTH (Nudgee—LNP) (6.11 pm): Today it gives me great pleasure to rise to reply tothis ...

Speech byJason WoodforthMEMBER FOR NUDGEEHansard Wednesday, 31 October 2012APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL AND APPROPRIATION BILL: LEGAL AFFAIRS AND COMMUNITY SAFETY COMMITTEEMr WOODFORTH (Nudgee—LNP) (6.15 pm): I am pleased to rise to speak on the ...

Speech byJason CostiganMEMBER FOR WHITSUNDAYHansard Thursday, 7 June 2012HAMPDEN STATE SCHOOL; CALEN DISTRICT STATE COLLEGEMr COSTIGAN (Whitsunday—LNP) (4.00 pm): I rise in the House to pay tribute to two countryschools in my electorate which deserve a pat on ...

Speech byJason CostiganMEMBER FOR WHITSUNDAYHansard Tuesday, 10 July 2012WHITSUNDAY ELECTORATE, SHOWSMr COSTIGAN (Whitsunday—LNP) (10.11 pm): I rise to advise the House of the success of theshow circuit in Mackay and the Whitsundays in 2012, with many of my ...

Speech byJason CostiganMEMBER FOR WHITSUNDAYHansard Wednesday, 11 July 2012NATIONAL RUGBY LEAGUEMr COSTIGAN (Whitsunday—LNP) (9.33 pm): I wish to advise the House of some history that wascreated in the great city of Mackay on Sunday, 24 June 2012 when the NRL ...

Speech byJason CostiganMEMBER FOR WHITSUNDAYHansard Tuesday, 31 July 2012ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION (GREENTAPE REDUCTION) AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr COSTIGAN (Whitsunday—LNP) (12.15 pm): It gives me great pleasure to rise in the House tospeak in ...

Speech byJason CostiganMEMBER FOR WHITSUNDAYHansard Wednesday, 1 August 2012ST CATHERINE’S CATHOLIC COLLEGEMr COSTIGAN (Whitsunday—LNP) (8.56 pm): I rise in the House to congratulate all concerned inrelation to the recent opening and blessing of St ...

Speech byJason CostiganMEMBER FOR WHITSUNDAYHansard Tuesday, 31 July 2012PENALTIES AND SENTENCES AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr COSTIGAN (Whitsunday—LNP) (8.41 pm): I rise tonight to speak in support of the Penalties andSentences and Other Legislation ...

Speech byJason CostiganMEMBER FOR WHITSUNDAYHansard Thursday, 23 August 2012WHITSUNDAY ELECTORATE, BRUCE HIGHWAYMr COSTIGAN (Whitsunday—LNP) (3.32 pm): I rise in this House to speak about the urgent needto upgrade the Bruce Highway in the Mackay-Whitsunday ...

Speech byJason CostiganMEMBER FOR WHITSUNDAYHansard Wednesday, 22 August 2012MINES LEGISLATION (STREAMLINING) AMENDMENT BILLMr COSTIGAN (Whitsunday—LNP) (5.14pm): I rise in the House in support of the MinesLegislation (Streamlining) Amendment Act 2012. It ...

Speech byJason CostiganMEMBER FOR WHITSUNDAYHansard Wednesday, 12 September 2012ANIMAL CARE AND PROTECTION AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr COSTIGAN (Whitsunday—LNP) (5.18 pm): I rise in this House to make a short contribution tothe debate and speak in ...

Speech byJason CostiganMEMBER FOR WHITSUNDAYHansard Wednesday, 30 May 2012MAIDEN SPEECHMr COSTIGAN (Whitsunday—LNP) (4.08 pm): It gives me tremendous pleasure to rise as the firstLNP member for Whitsunday, fulfilling my dream of representing a region that is ...

Speech byJason CostiganMEMBER FOR WHITSUNDAYHansard Thursday, 31 May 2012MACKAY, 150TH ANNIVERSARYMr COSTIGAN (Whitsunday—LNP) (9.17 pm): I wish to advise the House that this year marks the150th anniversary of Mackay—once a sleepy, tiny settlement on the ...

Speech byHon. Jarrod BleijieMEMBER FOR KAWANAHansard Thursday, 29 November 2012CRIMINAL LAW (CHILD EXPLOITATION AND DANGEROUS DRUGS) AMENDMENT BILLIntroductionHon. JP BLEIJIE (Kawana—LNP) (Attorney-General and Minister for Justice) (11.30 am): I presenta bill ...

Speech byHon. Jarrod BleijieMEMBER FOR KAWANAHansard Thursday, 29 November 2012RIGHT TO INFORMATION & INTEGRITY (OPENNESS & TRANSPARENCY) AMENDMENT BILLSecond ReadingRight to Information & Integrity (Openness & Transparency) Amendment BillHon. JP BLEIJIE ...

Speech byHon. Jarrod BleijieMEMBER FOR KAWANAHansard Thursday, 29 November 2012RIGHT TO INFORMATION & INTEGRITY (OPENNESS & TRANSPARENCY) AMENDMENT BILLHon. JP BLEIJIE (Kawana—LNP) (Attorney-General and Minister for Justice) (6.52 pm), in reply: Ithank all ...

Speech byJason CostiganMEMBER FOR WHITSUNDAYHansard Wednesday, 28 November 2012RACING AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr COSTIGAN (Whitsunday—LNP) (5.30 pm): I am absolutely delighted to rise in the House thisevening to support the Racing and Other ...

Speech byJason CostiganMEMBER FOR WHITSUNDAYHansard Thursday, 29 November 2012TOURISM AND EVENTS QUEENSLAND BILLMr COSTIGAN (Whitsunday—LNP) (12.26 pm): I rise in the House in support of the Tourism andEvents Queensland Bill 2012, noting the importance of ...

Speech byJason O’BrienMEMBER FOR COOKHansard Thursday, 16 February 2012TAGAI STATE COLLEGE, MER CAMPUSMr O’BRIEN (Cook—ALP) (3.50 pm): It was a great pleasure last Thursday to open the new$33 million campus of the Tagai State College on Mer Island, alongside ...

Speech byJason CostiganMEMBER FOR WHITSUNDAYHansard Thursday, 7 June 2012TREASURY (COST OF LIVING) AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr COSTIGAN (Whitsunday—LNP) (11.15 am): May I start by stating the obvious: the measures inthe Treasury (Cost of Living) ...

Speech byJason CostiganMEMBER FOR WHITSUNDAYHansard Wednesday, 28 November 2012SES WEEKMr COSTIGAN (Whitsunday—LNP) (1.16 am): I rise in the House to acknowledge the wonderfuland committed work of those fine men and women around Mackay and the Whitsundays who ...

Speech byHon. Jarrod BleijieMEMBER FOR KAWANAHansard Thursday, 15 November 2012MINISTERIAL STATEMENTJuvenile Justice, Boot CampsHon. JP BLEIJIE (Kawana—LNP) (Attorney-General and Minister for Justice) (9.42 am): It givesme an immense amount of pleasure to ...

Speech byJason WoodforthMEMBER FOR NUDGEEHansard Thursday, 15 November 2012NUDGEE ELECTORATE, EVENTSMr WOODFORTH (Nudgee—LNP) (2.48 pm): I rise today to talk about another one of my favouritesubjects and, no, it is not about health. Mr Bleijie: Apples.Mr ...

Speech byJason WoodforthMEMBER FOR NUDGEEHansard Thursday, 1 November 2012NUTRITION; WATER FLUORIDATIONMr WOODFORTH (Nudgee—LNP) (2.36 pm): It gives me great pleasure to rise today on a favouritesubject of mine, that is, health. I rise today to deliver to all ...

Speech byJeff SeeneyMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard Tuesday, 14 February 2012BLIGH LABOR GOVERNMENTMr SEENEY (Callide—LNP) (Leader of the Opposition) (11.20 am): This morning in the parliamentwe have seen the same old, tired government and the same old record. With ...

Speech byJeff SeeneyMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard Tuesday, 14 February 2012MOTION: PRIVATE HEALTH INSURANCE REBATEMr SEENEY (Callide—LNP) (Leader of the Opposition) (5.41 pm): I rise to second the motion thathas been moved by the member for Caloundra and the ...

Speech byJeff SeeneyMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard Wednesday, 15 February 2012CALLIDE VALLEY, WATER ALLOCATIONSMr SEENEY (Callide—LNP) (Leader of the Opposition) (9.38 pm): Tonight I want to table in theparliament a letter and a petition on behalf of a group of ...

Speech byJeff SeeneyMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard Thursday, 16 February 2012PREMIERMr SEENEY (Callide—LNP) (Leader of the Opposition) (2.34 pm): The comments that the Premiermade in this parliament yesterday I believe reach a new low in the 12 years that I have ...

Speech byHon. Jeff SeeneyMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard Thursday, 17 May 2012ADDRESS-IN-REPLYHon. JW SEENEY (Callide—LNP) (Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development,Infrastructure and Planning) (9.55 am): I begin by seconding the motion as moved by the ...

Speech byHon. Jeff SeeneyMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard Thursday, 17 May 2012MINISTERIAL STATEMENTCSG IndustryHon. JW SEENEY (Callide—LNP) (Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development,Infrastructure and Planning) (2.11 pm): Coal seam gas is already an ...

Speech byHon. Jeff SeeneyMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard Tuesday, 5 June 2012MINISTERIAL STATEMENTAlpha Coal ProjectHon. JW SEENEY (Callide—LNP) (Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development,Infrastructure and Planning) (9.42 am): A week ago today the ...

Speech byHon. Jeff SeeneyMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard Wednesday, 6 June 2012MINISTERIAL STATEMENTGalilee Basin, Rail TransportHon. JW SEENEY (Callide—LNP) (Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development,Infrastructure and Planning) (2.11 pm): The incredible ...

Speech byHon. Jeff SeeneyMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard Tuesday, 19 June 2012MINISTERIAL STATEMENTCommission of AuditHon. JW SEENEY (Callide—LNP) (Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development,Infrastructure and Planning) (9.46 am): Last week and again this ...

Speech byHon. Jeff SeeneyMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard Tuesday, 19 June 2012MOTION: BUDGET STRATEGIESHon. JW SEENEY (Callide—LNP) (Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development,Infrastructure and Planning) (6.22 pm): For the best part of the last hour the ...

Speech byHon. Jeff SeeneyMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard Thursday, 17 May 2012PARLIAMENT OF QUEENSLAND AND OTHER ACTS AMENDMENT BILLHon. JW SEENEY (Callide—LNP) (Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development,Infrastructure and Planning) (8.23 pm): For almost an ...

Speech byHon. Jeff SeeneyMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard Wednesday, 30 May 2012MINISTERIAL STATEMENTAlpha Coal ProjectHon. JW SEENEY (Callide—LNP) (Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development,Infrastructure and Planning) (2.10 pm): Yesterday I announced that, ...

Speech byHon. Jeff SeeneyMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard Thursday, 31 May 2012MINISTERIAL STATEMENTAbbot Point, InfrastructureHon. JW SEENEY (Callide—LNP) (Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development,Infrastructure and Planning) (9.36am): Labor made a ...

Speech byHon. Jeff SeeneyMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard Tuesday, 29 May 2012MOTION: MUNGKAN KANDJU NATIONAL PARKHon. JW SEENEY (Callide—LNP) (Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development,Infrastructure and Planning) (5.41 pm): The House has just been treated ...

Speech byHon. Jeff SeeneyMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard Tuesday, 15 May 2012ELECTION OF SPEAKERHon. JW SEENEY (Callide—LNP) (Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development,Infrastructure and Planning) (10.49 am): Mr Presiding Member, I second the motion moved ...

Speech byHon. Jeff SeeneyMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard Tuesday, 15 May 2012ELECTION OF SPEAKERHon. JW SEENEY (Callide—LNP) (Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development,Infrastructure and Planning) (10.55 am): Honourable members, in seconding the motion ...

Speech byHon. Jeff SeeneyMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard Tuesday, 29 May 2012MINISTERIAL PAPEROffice of the Former Leader of the OppositionHon. JW SEENEY (Callide—LNP) (Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development,Infrastructure and Planning) (9.38 am): I ...

Speech byHon. Jeff SeeneyMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard Tuesday, 29 May 2012MINISTERIAL STATEMENTAlpha Coal ProjectHon. JW SEENEY (Callide—LNP) (Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development,Infrastructure and Planning) (9.44 am): Queensland’s Galilee Basin ...

Speech byHon. Jeff SeeneyMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard Tuesday, 29 May 2012MINISTERIAL STATEMENTDeputy Premier, OfficeHon. JW SEENEY (Callide—LNP) (Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development,Infrastructure and Planning) (11.03 am), by leave: There has been ...

Speech byHon. Jeff SeeneyMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard Thursday, 13 September 2012MINISTERIAL STATEMENTBudget, Mining RoyaltiesHon. JW SEENEY (Callide—LNP) (Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development,Infrastructure and Planning) (9.37 am): Two months ago ...

Speech byHon. Jeff SeeneyMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard Thursday, 13 September 2012APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILL; FISCAL REPAIR AMENDMENT BILLHon. JW SEENEY (Callide—LNP) (Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development,Infrastructure and ...

Speech byHon. Jeff SeeneyMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard Thursday, 13 September 2012SUSTAINABLE PLANNING AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLHon. JW SEENEY (Callide—LNP) (Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development,Infrastructure and Planning) (2.30pm): I ...

Speech byHon. Jeff SeeneyMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard Thursday, 12 July 2012MINISTERIAL STATEMENTState Planning PoliciesHon. JW SEENEY (Callide—LNP) (Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development,Infrastructure and Planning) (9.38 am): Proper planning is ...

Speech byHon. Jeff SeeneyMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard Tuesday, 31 July 2012MINISTERIAL STATEMENTMajor Projects; Regional PlanningHon. JW SEENEY (Callide—LNP) (Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development,Infrastructure and Planning) (9.53 am): In four short ...

Speech byHon. Jeff SeeneyMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard Wednesday, 1 August 2012MINISTERIAL STATEMENTMary ValleyHon. JW SEENEY (Callide—LNP) (Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development,Infrastructure and Planning) (2.14 pm): Today I want to announce the ...

Speech byHon. Jeff SeeneyMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard Thursday, 2 August 2012MINISTERIAL STATEMENTAbbot Point Coal TerminalHon. JW SEENEY (Callide—LNP) (Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development,Infrastructure and Planning) (9.37 am): The Newman ...

Speech byHon. Jeff SeeneyMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard Tuesday, 19 June 2012MOTIONYeerongpilly Transit Oriented DevelopmentHon. JW SEENEY (Callide—LNP) (Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development,Infrastructure and Planning) (9.07 pm), by leave, without ...

Speech byHon. Jeff SeeneyMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard Wednesday, 20 June 2012MINISTERIAL STATEMENTLNG IndustryHon. JW SEENEY (Callide—LNP) (Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development,Infrastructure and Planning) (2.16 pm): The importance of the resources ...

Speech byHon. Jeff SeeneyMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard Thursday, 21 June 2012MINISTERIAL STATEMENTGreat Barrier ReefHon. JW SEENEY (Callide—LNP) (Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development,Infrastructure and Planning) (10.04 am): The Great Barrier Reef is ...

Speech byHon. Jeff SeeneyMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard Tuesday, 10 July 2012MINISTERIAL STATEMENTNewman Government, AchievementsHon. JW SEENEY (Callide—LNP) (Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development,Infrastructure and Planning) (9.44 am): The Department ...

Speech byHon. Jeff SeeneyMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard Tuesday, 10 July 2012NOTICE OF MOTIONDisallowance of Statutory InstrumentHon. JW SEENEY (Callide—LNP) (Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development,Infrastructure and Planning) (9.43 pm): I give notice ...

Speech byHon. Jeff SeeneyMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard Tuesday, 21 August 2012MOTION OF CONDOLENCE: LAMONT, MR CCHon. JW SEENEY (Callide—LNP) (Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development,Infrastructure and Planning) (10.07 am): It is with some regret that I ...

Speech byHon. Jeff SeeneyMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard Tuesday, 21 August 2012MINISTERIAL STATEMENTInfrastructure Projects, Federal FundingHon. JW SEENEY (Callide—LNP) (Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development,Infrastructure and Planning) (10.17 am): Our ...

Speech byHon. Jeff SeeneyMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard Wednesday, 22 August 2012MINISTERIAL STATEMENTOffice of the Leader of the Opposition, Report; Galilee BasinHon. JW SEENEY (Callide—LNP) (Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development,Infrastructure and ...

Speech byHon. Jeff SeeneyMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard Thursday, 23 August 2012MINISTERIAL STATEMENTState Planning PoliciesHon. JW SEENEY (Callide—LNP) (Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development,Infrastructure and Planning) (9.43 am): Over the past three ...

Speech byHon. Jeff SeeneyMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard Tuesday, 11 September 2012MINISTERIAL STATEMENTCoal IndustryHon. JW SEENEY (Callide—LNP) (Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development,Infrastructure and Planning) (10.20 am): Coalmining is crucial to ...

Speech byHon. Jeff SeeneyMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard Wednesday, 12 September 2012MINISTERIAL STATEMENTCoal IndustryHon. JW SEENEY (Callide—LNP) (Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development,Infrastructure and Planning) (2.09 pm): Yesterday I spoke in the ...

Speech byHon. Jeff SeeneyMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard Friday, 14 September 2012MINISTERIAL STATEMENTState FinancesHon. JW SEENEY (Callide—LNP) (Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development,Infrastructure and Planning) (9.38 am): On coming to the government ...

Speech byHon. Jeff SeeneyMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard Friday, 14 September 2012SURAT BASIN RAIL (INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT AND MANAGEMENT) BILLHon. JW SEENEY (Callide—LNP) (Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development,Infrastructure and Planning) (2.43 ...

Speech byHon. Jeff SeeneyMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard Wednesday, 31 October 2012MINISTERIAL STATEMENTGreat Barrier ReefHon. JW SEENEY (Callide—LNP) (Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development,Infrastructure and Planning) (2.27pm): Our government has ...

Speech byHon. Jeff SeeneyMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard Thursday, 1 November 2012MINISTERIAL STATEMENTRoyalties for the RegionsHon. JW SEENEY (Callide—LNP) (Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development,Infrastructure and Planning) (10.04 am): Next week our ...

Speech byHon. Jeff SeeneyMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard Wednesday, 11 July 2012SUSTAINABLE PLANNING AMENDMENT REGULATION (NO. 2): DISALLOWANCEHon. JW SEENEY (Callide—LNP) (Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development,Infrastructure and Planning) (9.19 pm): ...

Speech byHon. Jeff SeeneyMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard Wednesday, 11 July 2012MINISTERIAL STATEMENTCarbon TaxHon. JW SEENEY (Callide—LNP) (Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development,Infrastructure and Planning) (2.15 pm): Queensland is the most ...

Speech byHon. Jeff SeeneyMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard Thursday, 1 November 2012ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BILLMessage from GovernorHon. JW SEENEY (Callide—LNP) (Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development,Infrastructure and Planning) (11.43 am): I present a ...

Speech byHon. Jeff SeeneyMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard Thursday, 1 November 2012SURAT BASIN RAIL (INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT AND MANAGEMENT) BILLHon. JW SEENEY (Callide—LNP) (Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development,Infrastructure and Planning) (8.35 ...

Speech byHon. Jeff SeeneyMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard Tuesday, 13 November 2012MINISTERIAL STATEMENTAbbot PointHon. JW SEENEY (Callide—LNP) (Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development,Infrastructure and Planning) (9.47 am): The port of Abbot Point is an ...

Speech byHon. Jeff SeeneyMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard Thursday, 1 November 2012SURAT BASIN RAIL (INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT AND MANAGEMENT) BILLHon. JW SEENEY (Callide—LNP) (Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development,Infrastructure and Planning) (7.31 ...

Speech byHon. Jeff SeeneyMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard Tuesday, 13 November 2012SUSTAINABLE PLANNING AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLSecond ReadingHon. JW SEENEY (Callide—LNP) (Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development,Infrastructure and Planning) ...

Speech byHon. Jeff SeeneyMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard Thursday, 29 November 2012MINISTERIAL STATEMENTElla Bay DevelopmentHon. JW SEENEY (Callide—LNP) (Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development,Infrastructure and Planning) (9.47 am): The LNP government is ...

Speech byHon. Jeff SeeneyMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard Wednesday, 28 November 2012ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BILLSecond ReadingHon. JW SEENEY (Callide—LNP) (Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development,Infrastructure and Planning) (7.31 pm): I move—That the bill ...

Speech byHon. Jeff SeeneyMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard Wednesday, 28 November 2012ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BILLHon. JW SEENEY (Callide—LNP) (Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development,Infrastructure and Planning) (10.41 pm), in reply: I want to thank all of ...

Speech byJohn GrantMEMBER FOR SPRINGWOODHansard Wednesday, 30 May 2012MAIDEN SPEECHMr GRANT (Springwood—LNP) (6.08 pm): Thank you, Mr Deputy Speaker. I begin with thesewords to the newly elected Speaker of the House and would appreciate it if you would pass ...

Speech byJohn GrantMEMBER FOR SPRINGWOODHansard Tuesday, 5 June 2012LOGAN EAST COMMUNITY NEIGHBOURHOOD ASSOCIATIONMr GRANT (Springwood—LNP) (11.06 pm): I rise tonight to speak on the Logan East CommunityNeighbourhood Association, otherwise known as LECNA—a ...

Speech byHon. Jeff SeeneyMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard Thursday, 29 November 2012PARLIAMENT OF QUEENSLAND (REGISTERED POLITICAL PARTIES) AMENDMENT BILLIntroductionHon. JW SEENEY (Callide—LNP) (Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development,Infrastructure and ...

Speech byHon. Jeff SeeneyMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard Thursday, 29 November 2012PARLIAMENT OF QUEENSLAND (REGISTERED POLITICAL PARTIES) AMENDMENT BILLSecond ReadingHon. JW SEENEY (Callide—LNP) (Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development,Infrastructure and ...

Speech byHon. Jeff SeeneyMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard Thursday, 29 November 2012PARLIAMENT OF QUEENSLAND (REGISTERED POLITICAL PARTIES) AMENDMENT BILLHon. JW SEENEY (Callide—LNP) (Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development,Infrastructure and Planning) ...

Speech byHon. Jeff SeeneyMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard Thursday, 29 November 2012VALEDICTORYHon. JW SEENEY (Callide—LNP) (Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development,Infrastructure and Planning) (7.35 pm): I am pleased to make a contribution to the ...

Speech byJohn GrantMEMBER FOR SPRINGWOODHansard Thursday, 7 June 2012TREASURY (COST OF LIVING) AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr GRANT (Springwood—LNP) (4.11 pm): I rise to speak in support of the Treasury (Cost of Living)and Other Legislation Amendment ...

Speech byJohn GrantMEMBER FOR SPRINGWOODHansard Wednesday, 20 June 2012SHAILER PARK STATE SCHOOLMr GRANT (Springwood—LNP) (11.47 pm): I rise to speak on the nature and accomplishments ofShailer Park State School, located in my electorate of Springwood. ...

Speech byJohn GrantMEMBER FOR SPRINGWOODHansard Wednesday, 1 August 2012CRIMINAL LAW (FALSE EVIDENCE BEFORE PARLIAMENT) AMENDMENT BILLMr GRANT (Springwood—LNP) (7.36 pm): I rise to speak on the Criminal Law (False EvidenceBefore Parliament) Amendment Bill ...

Speech byHon. Jeff SeeneyMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard Tuesday, 13 November 2012SUSTAINABLE PLANNING AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLHon. JW SEENEY (Callide—LNP) (Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development,Infrastructure and Planning) (10.30 pm), in ...

Speech byHon. Jeff SeeneyMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard Wednesday, 14 November 2012MINISTERIAL STATEMENTMining Industry, WaterHon. JW SEENEY (Callide—LNP) (Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development,Infrastructure and Planning) (2.16pm): Last week, I ...

Speech byHon. Jeff SeeneyMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard Thursday, 15 November 2012MINISTERIAL STATEMENTRegional PlanningHon. JW SEENEY (Callide—LNP) (Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development,Infrastructure and Planning) (9.36 am): Our government was ...

Speech byHon. Jeff SeeneyMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard Tuesday, 27 November 2012GASFIELDS COMMISSION BILLIntroductionHon. JW SEENEY (Callide—LNP) (Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development,Infrastructure and Planning) (2.30 pm): I present a bill for an ...

Speech byHon. Jeff SeeneyMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard Tuesday, 27 November 2012MINISTERIAL STATEMENTNewman Government, AchievementsHon. JW SEENEY (Callide—LNP) (Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development,Infrastructure and Planning) (9.44 am): In eight ...

Speech byJohn GrantMEMBER FOR SPRINGWOODHansard Thursday, 23 August 2012HEAVY VEHICLE NATIONAL LAW BILLMr GRANT (Springwood—LNP) (11.26 am): I rise to speak in support of the Heavy Vehicle NationalLaw Bill 2012. As a member of the Transport, Housing and Local ...

Speech byJohn GrantMEMBER FOR SPRINGWOODHansard Friday, 14 September 2012APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILL; FISCAL REPAIR AMENDMENT BILLMr GRANT (Springwood—LNP) (3.59 pm): While today I would like to speak predominantly aboutour budget ...

Speech byJohn GrantMEMBER FOR SPRINGWOODHansard Wednesday, 31 October 2012APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL AND APPROPRIATION BILL: TRANSPORT, HOUSING AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEEMr GRANT (Springwood—LNP) (11.19 pm): I would like to speak briefly regarding ...

Speech byJohn GrantMEMBER FOR SPRINGWOODHansard Thursday, 1 November 2012TRANSPORT OPERATIONS (PASSENGER TRANSPORT) AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr GRANT (Springwood—LNP) (5.49 pm): I rise in support of the Transport Operations (PassengerTransport) and ...

Speech byJohn GrantMEMBER FOR SPRINGWOODHansard Tuesday, 13 November 2012LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr GRANT (Springwood—LNP) (4.08 pm): It is with sincere pleasure that I rise to speak in supportof the Local Government and Other ...

Speech byJohn HathawayMEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLEHansard Wednesday, 30 May 2012MAIDEN SPEECHMr HATHAWAY (Townsville—LNP) (4.29 pm): Mr Deputy Speaker, I offer you my personal andhearty congratulations on your appointment to that position and ask if you would you be ...

Speech byJohn HathawayMEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLEHansard Thursday, 31 May 2012SOCIAL HOUSING, TENANTSMr HATHAWAY (Townsville—LNP) (3.01 pm): I rise today to speak to an issue which I know is ofhigh concern for many of my constituents in Townsville but which I ...

Speech byJohn HathawayMEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLEHansard Thursday, 31 May 2012TOWNSVILLE, ROTARY MARKETSMr HATHAWAY (Townsville—LNP) (9.23 pm): I would like to take this opportunity to discuss theTownsville Rotary Markets and their success in raising funds to ...

Speech byJohn HathawayMEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLEHansard Wednesday, 20 June 2012HEALTH AND HOSPITALS NETWORK AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL AND HEALTH LEGISLATION (HEALTH PRACTITIONER REGULATION NATIONAL LAW) AMENDMENT BILLMr HATHAWAY (Townsville—LNP) (5.30 ...

Speech byJohn HathawayMEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLEHansard Wednesday, 20 June 2012NORTH QUEENSLAND COWBOYSMr HATHAWAY (Townsville—LNP) (11.58 pm): I would like to take this opportunity to acknowledgethe North Queensland Cowboys’ Learn Earn Legend! program. This ...

Speech byJohn HathawayMEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLEHansard Friday, 14 September 2012APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILL; FISCAL REPAIR AMENDMENT BILLMr HATHAWAY (Townsville—LNP) (4.14 pm): I rise to speak in strong support of our Treasurer’sbudget for ...

Speech byJohn HathawayMEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLEHansard Wednesday, 31 October 2012APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL AND APPROPRIATION BILL: HEALTH AND COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEEMr HATHAWAY (Townsville—LNP) (10.36pm): As a member of the Health and CommunityServices ...

Speech byJohn HathawayMEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLEHansard Thursday, 23 August 2012HEAVY VEHICLE NATIONAL LAW BILLMr HATHAWAY (Townsville—LNP) (12.35 pm): I rise in the House to speak in support of the HeavyVehicle National Law Bill 2012. There are a number of ...

Speech byJohn HathawayMEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLEHansard Thursday, 23 August 2012POLICE SERVICE, RECRUITSMr HATHAWAY (Townsville—LNP) (3.47 pm). I was honoured to represent our police minister andto attend with my other colleagues from Burdekin and Thuringowa the ...

Speech byJohn HathawayMEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLEHansard Wednesday, 12 September 2012ANIMAL CARE AND PROTECTION AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr HATHAWAY (Townsville—LNP) (6.02 pm): I rise today to speak in support of the Animal Careand Protection and Other ...

Speech byJohn HathawayMEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLEHansard Tuesday, 10 July 2012MOTION: PUBLIC HOUSINGMr HATHAWAY (Townsville—LNP) (5.59 pm): I rise to speak in support of the amendment putforward by the honourable Minister for Housing. I speak in favour of the ...

Speech byJohn HathawayMEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLEHansard Thursday, 12 July 2012MAGNETIC ISLAND, GEOFFREY BAY TURTLE ARTMr HATHAWAY (Townsville—LNP) (2.44pm): I note and acknowledge the end of NAIDOCcelebrations last week, and I wish to relay to the House the ...

Speech byJohn HathawayMEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLEHansard Thursday, 2 August 2012CHALLENGE GAMESMr HATHAWAY (Townsville—LNP) (2.53 pm): As we follow the travails of our Aussie athletes at theLondon Olympics, it is appropriate that I rise today to highlight the ...

Speech byJohn HathawayMEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLEHansard Thursday, 1 November 2012PIMLICO STATE HIGH SCHOOL SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA; HEADSPACEMr HATHAWAY (Townsville—LNP) (3.06 pm): I take this opportunity to highlight the tremendousand ongoing community efforts of the ...

Speech byJohn HathawayMEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLEHansard Thursday, 1 November 2012FAMILY RESPONSIBILITIES COMMISSION AMENDMENT BILLMr HATHAWAY (Townsville—LNP) (4.32pm): I rise today as a member of the Health andCommunity Services Committee to speak in support of ...

Speech byJohn HathawayMEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLEHansard Thursday, 1 November 2012TOWNSVILLE, RUGBY LEAGUE TESTMr HATHAWAY (Townsville—LNP) (9.04pm): I take this opportunity tonight to speak of theAustralia versus New Zealand test match that was played at Dairy ...

Speech byJohn GrantMEMBER FOR SPRINGWOODHansard Thursday, 15 November 2012SPRINGWOOD ELECTORATE, EVENTSMr GRANT (Springwood—LNP) (2.43 pm): I want to speak about a few very special people in myelectorate of Springwood, but before I begin my contribution I ...

Speech byJohn GrantMEMBER FOR SPRINGWOODHansard Thursday, 29 November 2012SOUTH EAST QUEENSLAND WATER (RESTRUCTURING) AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr GRANT (Springwood—LNP) (4.14 pm): I rise to speak in support of the South East QueenslandWater ...

Speech byBill ByrneMEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTONHansard Tuesday, 10 July 2012ROCKHAMPTON, OZANAM HOUSEMr BYRNE (Rockhampton—ALP) (10.02 pm): On Saturday, 30 June I was privileged to attend the50th anniversary celebration of Ozanam House Ozcare men’s hostel in ...

Speech byBill ByrneMEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTONHansard Tuesday, 31 July 2012CENTRAL QUEENSLAND UNIVERSITY, ENGINEERING LABORATORIESMr BYRNE (Rockhampton—ALP) (9.04 pm): I rise to speak about an exciting new development inhigher education in Rockhampton, the Central ...

Speech byBill ByrneMEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTONHansard Wednesday, 1 August 2012PENALTIES AND SENTENCES AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr BYRNE (Rockhampton—ALP) (3.32 pm): I rise to speak on the Penalties and Sentences andOther Legislation Amendment Bill 2012. ...

Speech byBill ByrneMEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTONHansard Thursday, 21 June 2012CIVIL PARTNERSHIPS AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr BYRNE (Rockhampton—ALP) (8.24 pm): I rise to make a very brief and opposing contribution tothe debate on the Civil Partnerships ...

Speech byAnthony ShortenMEMBER FOR ALGESTERHansard Thursday, 7 June 2012TREASURY (COST OF LIVING) AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr SHORTEN (Algester—LNP) (12.04 pm): I rise today to speak to the Treasury (Cost of Living)and Other Legislation Amendment ...

Speech byBill ByrneMEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTONHansard Thursday, 21 June 2012ROCKHAMPTON, SHADOW CABINETMr BYRNE (Rockhampton—ALP) (2.43 pm): I rise to inform the House of last week’s two-day visitto my electorate of the ‘Significant 7’ of the Labor shadow cabinet. ...

Speech byBill ByrneMEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTONHansard Tuesday, 10 July 2012CAPRICORNIA CORRECTIONAL CENTREMr BYRNE (Rockhampton—ALP) (11.49 am): I rise to bring to the attention of the House and to theattention of Queenslanders, particularly those in Central ...

Speech byAnthony ShortenMEMBER FOR ALGESTERHansard Tuesday, 27 November 2012GOLD COAST WATERWAYS AUTHORITY BILLMr SHORTEN (Algester—LNP) (3.44 pm): I rise to make a short contribution to the debate on theGold Coast Waterways Authority Bill 2012. The principal ...

Speech byBarbara StoneMEMBER FOR SPRINGWOODHansard Tuesday, 14 February 2012SPRINGWOOD ELECTORATEMs STONE (Springwood—ALP) (10.14 pm): It has been a busy time in the Springwood electorate,with the many community groups that service the area doing amazing ...

Speech byBill ByrneMEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTONHansard Tuesday, 10 July 2012CRIMINAL LAW (TWO STRIKE CHILD SEX OFFENDERS) AMENDMENT BILLMr BYRNE (Rockhampton—ALP) (5.19 pm): I rise to make a short contribution to the debate on theCriminal Law (Two Strike Child Sex ...

Speech byBarbara StoneMEMBER FOR SPRINGWOODHansard Thursday, 16 February 2012M1 AND SOUTH EAST BUSWAY, UPGRADEMs STONE (Springwood—ALP) (3.17 pm): I have spoken in this house on many occasions aboutthe upgrade of the M1 from Eight Mile Plains to Loganholme. ...

Speech byBetty KiernanMEMBER FOR MOUNT ISAHansard Wednesday, 15 February 2012MORNINGTON ISLANDMrs KIERNAN (Mount Isa—ALP) (9.47 pm): In 2011 alone, the government has been responsiblefor eight grants of land under the Aboriginal Land Act, covering an area of ...

Speech byBetty KiernanMEMBER FOR MOUNT ISAHansard Thursday, 16 February 2012MOUNT ISA, SPORT AND RECREATIONMrs KIERNAN (Mount Isa—ALP) (2.49 pm): I now think the member for Kawana is running forAshgrove! Last Sunday Mount Isa held a Super Sports Sign-On Day. ...

Speech byBill ByrneMEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTONHansard Thursday, 17 May 2012PARLIAMENT OF QUEENSLAND AND OTHER ACTS AMENDMENT BILLMr BYRNE (Rockhampton—ALP) (10.41 pm): I rise to speak to the Parliament of Queensland andOther Acts Amendment Bill 2012. This is my ...

Speech byBarbara StoneMEMBER FOR SPRINGWOODHansard Wednesday, 15 February 2012LEGAL AFFAIRS, POLICE, CORRECTIVE SERVICES AND EMERGENCY SERVICES COMMITTEESubmissionsLegal Affairs, Police, Corrective Services & Emergency Services CommitteeMs STONE ...

Speech byBarbara StoneMEMBER FOR SPRINGWOODHansard Thursday, 16 February 2012LEGAL AFFAIRS, POLICE, CORRECTIVE SERVICES AND EMERGENCY SERVICES COMMITTEE: REPORTSMs STONE (Springwood—ALP) (9.54 am): I lay upon the table of the House two reports of the ...

Speech byAnthony ShortenMEMBER FOR ALGESTERHansard Thursday, 21 June 2012THE SPOT COMMUNITY SERVICESMr SHORTEN (Algester—LNP) (12.32 am): Tonight I rise to talk about a wonderful community hubthat I had the pleasure of touring last week. It is simply called ...

Speech byHon. Campbell NewmanMEMBER FOR ASHGROVEHansard Thursday, 17 May 2012MINISTERIAL STATEMENT Newman GovernmentHon. CKT NEWMAN (Ashgrove—LNP) (Premier) (2.07pm): Section 10 of the FinancialAccountability Act 2009 requires that I prepare and table in the ...

Speech byHon. Campbell NewmanMEMBER FOR ASHGROVEHansard Thursday, 17 May 2012MINISTERIAL STATEMENTUncle George MyeHon. CKT NEWMAN (Ashgrove—LNP) (Premier) (2.09 pm): It is with great sadness that I advisethe House of the passing on 26 April 2012 of Mr George ...

Speech byHon. Campbell NewmanMEMBER FOR ASHGROVEHansard Thursday, 17 May 2012MAIDEN SPEECHHon. CKT NEWMAN (Ashgrove—LNP) (Premier) (9.35 am): It is an honour and a pleasure that I begiven the opportunity to move—That the following address be presented to the ...

Speech byHon. Campbell NewmanMEMBER FOR ASHGROVEHansard Thursday, 17 May 2012PARLIAMENT OF QUEENSLAND AND OTHER ACTS AMENDMENT BILLIntroductionHon. CKT NEWMAN (Ashgrove—LNP) (Premier) (3.29 pm): I present a bill for an act to amend theConstitution of ...

Speech byHon. Campbell NewmanMEMBER FOR ASHGROVEHansard Thursday, 17 May 2012TREASURY (COST OF LIVING) AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLHon. CKT NEWMAN (Ashgrove—LNP) (Premier) (4.09 pm): I rise to speak in support of the needfor this bill to be dealt with ...

Speech byHon. Campbell NewmanMEMBER FOR ASHGROVEHansard Thursday, 17 May 2012PARLIAMENT OF QUEENSLAND AND OTHER ACTS AMENDMENT BILLHon. CKT NEWMAN (Ashgrove—LNP) (Premier) (11.11pm), in reply: I thank all honourablemembers for their contribution to the second ...

Speech byHon. Campbell NewmanMEMBER FOR ASHGROVEHansard Tuesday, 29 May 2012MINISTERIAL STATEMENTGovernment Administrative Precinct, RedevelopmentHon. CKT NEWMAN (Ashgrove—LNP) (Premier) (9.39 am): I am pleased to inform members of theHouse that this ...

Speech byHon. Campbell NewmanMEMBER FOR ASHGROVEHansard Tuesday, 29 May 2012MINISTERIAL EXPENSESMinisterial ExpensesHon. CKT NEWMAN (Ashgrove—LNP) (Premier) (9.38 am): I lay upon the table of the House thepublic report of ministerial expenses for the former ...

Speech byHon. Cameron DickMEMBER FOR GREENSLOPESHansard Thursday, 16 February 2012GREENSLOPES ELECTORATE, PUBLIC TRANSPORTHon. CR DICK (Greenslopes—ALP) (Minister for Education and Industrial Relations) (6.32 pm): Asthis is the last opportunity I have to ...

Speech byHon. Campbell NewmanMEMBER FOR ASHGROVEHansard Tuesday, 15 May 2012ELECTION OF SPEAKERHon. CKT NEWMAN (Ashgrove—LNP) (Premier) (10.49 am): Mr Presiding Member, I nominate thehonourable member for Maroochydore, Ms Fiona Simpson. I move—That the ...

Speech byHon. Campbell NewmanMEMBER FOR ASHGROVEHansard Tuesday, 15 May 2012ELECTION OF SPEAKERHon. CKT NEWMAN (Ashgrove—LNP) (Premier) (10.49 am): Honourable members, the role ofparliamentary Speaker is respected and admired and is a role steeped in history. ...

Speech byHon. Campbell NewmanMEMBER FOR ASHGROVEHansard Tuesday, 15 May 2012ELECTION OF SPEAKERHon. CKT NEWMAN (Ashgrove—LNP) (Premier) (11.12 am): Madam Speaker, I think during myremarks on your nomination I expressed my thoughts on the qualities that we all ...

Speech byHon. Campbell NewmanMEMBER FOR ASHGROVEHansard Tuesday, 15 May 2012PRESENTATION OF SPEAKERHon. CKT NEWMAN (Ashgrove—LNP) (Premier) (11.22am): I desire to inform honourablemembers that Her Excellency the Governor will receive the House for the purpose ...

Speech byHon. Campbell NewmanMEMBER FOR ASHGROVEHansard Tuesday, 15 May 2012COMMISSION TO ADMINISTER OATH OR AFFIRMATIONThe SENIOR COMMISSIONER (Hon. Campbell Newman—Ashgrove): I produce a commissionunder the public seal of the state authorising myself, the ...

Speech byHon. Campbell NewmanMEMBER FOR ASHGROVEHansard Wednesday, 16 May 2012MOTIONAddress by Uncle Joe KirkHon. CKT NEWMAN (Ashgrove—LNP) (Premier) (3.05 pm), by leave, without notice: I move—That the speech of the Indigenous address by Uncle Joe Kirk be ...

Speech byHon. Campbell NewmanMEMBER FOR ASHGROVEHansard Thursday, 17 May 2012APPOINTMENTSMinistryHon. CKT NEWMAN (Ashgrove—LNP) (Premier) (9.33am): I wish to advise the House ofministerial arrangements. I inform the House that, during March and April 2012, in ...

Speech byHon. Campbell NewmanMEMBER FOR ASHGROVEHansard Thursday, 17 May 2012APPOINTMENTSLeader of the HouseHon. CKT NEWMAN (Ashgrove—LNP) (Premier) (9.34 am): I have to inform the House thatarrangements have been made, and the honourable Speaker informed ...

Speech byHon. Campbell NewmanMEMBER FOR ASHGROVEHansard Thursday, 31 May 2012MINISTERIAL STATEMENTUrban Land Development AuthorityHon. CKT NEWMAN (Ashgrove—LNP) (Premier) (9.32am): Iam pleased to report that mygovernment is well on its way to delivering on ...

Speech byHon. Campbell NewmanMEMBER FOR ASHGROVEHansard Wednesday, 30 May 2012MINISTERIAL STATEMENTHendra VirusHon. CKT NEWMAN (Ashgrove—LNP) (Premier) (2.06 pm): I rise to advise the House of twoconfirmed cases of Hendra virus: one where a horse has died on ...

Speech byHon. Campbell NewmanMEMBER FOR ASHGROVEHansard Thursday, 17 May 2012APPOINTMENTSDeputy Speaker and Chairman of CommitteesHon. CKT NEWMAN (Ashgrove—LNP) (Premier) (9.32 am), by leave, without notice: I move—That Dr Mark Robinson be appointed Deputy ...

Speech byHon. Campbell NewmanMEMBER FOR ASHGROVEHansard Thursday, 17 May 2012APPOINTMENTSGovernment WhipsHon. CKT NEWMAN (Ashgrove—LNP) (Premier) (9.34 am): I have to inform the House thatMr Vaughan Johnson has been appointed Chief Government Whip, Mrs ...

Speech byCarl JudgeMEMBER FOR YEERONGPILLYHansard Tuesday, 21 August 2012CRIMINAL LAW AMENDMENT BILLMr JUDGE (Yeerongpilly—LNP) (5.18 pm): I rise to contribute to the debate on the Criminal LawAmendment Bill 2012. The primary objectives of the bill are to ...

Speech byCarl JudgeMEMBER FOR YEERONGPILLYHansard Thursday, 13 September 2012APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILL; FISCAL REPAIR AMENDMENT BILLMr JUDGE (Yeerongpilly—LNP) (10.31 pm): This is the most important budget in a generation. Thebudget ...

Speech byCarl JudgeMEMBER FOR YEERONGPILLYHansard Wednesday, 31 October 2012APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL AND APPROPRIATION BILL: LEGAL AFFAIRS AND COMMUNITY SAFETY COMMITTEEMr JUDGE (Yeerongpilly—LNP) (6.06 pm): I rise to speak as a member of the Legal ...

Speech byDr Chris DavisMEMBER FOR STAFFORDHansard Thursday, 31 May 2012PRINCE CHARLES HOSPITALDr DAVIS (Stafford—LNP) (3.57 pm): Much is made of issues in our healthcare system and I think itis very important to provide a perspective on the excellent work ...

Speech byDr Chris DavisMEMBER FOR STAFFORDHansard Wednesday, 30 May 2012MAIDEN SPEECHDr DAVIS (Stafford—LNP) (9.12 pm): I rise to pledge my allegiance to the Queen and to thank theGovernor for the direction she has given this government. I also congratulate ...

Speech byDr Chris DavisMEMBER FOR STAFFORDHansard Tuesday, 30 October 2012MOTION: AGED CAREDr DAVIS (Stafford—LNP) (5.50 pm): I rise to second the amendment moved by the Minister forCommunities, Child Safety and Disability Services. Indeed, my support is for ...

Speech byDr Chris DavisMEMBER FOR STAFFORDHansard Wednesday, 31 October 2012APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL AND APPROPRIATION BILL: LEGAL AFFAIRS AND COMMUNITY SAFETY COMMITTEEDr DAVIS (Stafford—LNP) (6.18 pm): I was concerned at the estimates hearing on 17 ...

Speech byDr Chris DavisMEMBER FOR STAFFORDHansard Wednesday, 31 October 2012QUEENSLAND KIDS; HEALTH LAW RESEARCH CENTREDr DAVIS (Stafford—LNP) (12.17 am): The evening of Saturday, 20 October 2012 was a veryspecial night in the Stafford electorate as it was ...

Speech byChris FoleyMEMBER FOR MARYBOROUGHHansard Tuesday, 14 February 2012MARYBOROUGH ELECTORATE, RURAL FIRE BRIGADESMr FOLEY (Maryborough—Ind) (10.11 pm): I would like to bring to the attention of the House theplight of rural fire volunteers in my ...

Speech byChris FoleyMEMBER FOR MARYBOROUGHHansard Thursday, 16 February 2012BURRUM HEADS, BOAT RAMPMr FOLEY (Maryborough—Ind) (2.51 pm): I rise to bring to the attention of the House the plight ofthe citizens in Burrum Heads. So many times I have spoken about ...

Speech byDr Chris DavisMEMBER FOR STAFFORDHansard Wednesday, 6 June 2012INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS (FAIR WORK ACT HARMONISATION) AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLDr DAVIS (Stafford—LNP) (5.39 pm): I rise in support of the Industrial Relations (Fair Work ...

Speech byDr Chris DavisMEMBER FOR STAFFORDHansard Wednesday, 20 June 2012HEALTH AND HOSPITALS NETWORK AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL AND HEALTH LEGISLATION (HEALTH PRACTITIONER REGULATION NATIONAL LAW) AMENDMENT BILLDr DAVIS (Stafford—LNP) (4.46 pm): I ...

Speech byDr Chris DavisMEMBER FOR STAFFORDHansard Thursday, 21 June 2012QUEENSLAND CHILDREN’S HOSPITALDr DAVIS (Stafford—LNP) (3.07 pm): I rise to address an article in today’s Courier-Mail, which states—Health minister Lawrence Springborg has condemned the ...

Speech byDr Chris DavisMEMBER FOR STAFFORDHansard Thursday, 13 September 2012APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILL; FISCAL REPAIR AMENDMENT BILLDr DAVIS (Stafford—LNP) (5.51 pm): I rise to speak on the Appropriation Bill 2012 and the ...

Speech byDr Chris DavisMEMBER FOR STAFFORDHansard Tuesday, 30 October 2012MOTION: HEALTH, COMMONWEALTH FUNDINGDr DAVIS (Stafford—LNP) (12.50 pm): At a time when we are still feeling the legacy of the previousLabor government which brought Queensland to its ...

Speech byCarl JudgeMEMBER FOR YEERONGPILLYHansard Thursday, 29 November 2012MEMBER FOR YEERONGPILLY, RESIGNATION FROM LIBERAL NATIONAL PARTYMr JUDGE (Yeerongpilly—LNP) (2.41 pm): Today I rise with a heavy heart to resign from the LNP. A government member: ...

Speech byCarryn SullivanMEMBER FOR PUMICESTONEHansard Tuesday, 14 February 2012SOUTH-EAST QUEENSLAND WATER (DISTRIBUTION AND RETAIL RESTRUCTURING) AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMrs SULLIVAN (Pumicestone—ALP) (2.54 pm): I rise to support the South-East ...

Speech byCarryn SullivanMEMBER FOR PUMICESTONEHansard Tuesday, 14 February 2012ELECTION SIGNAGEMrs SULLIVAN (Pumicestone—ALP) (10.09 pm): On 16 November 2011 the Moreton Bay RegionalCouncil sent all sitting MPs and candidates an information fact sheet ...

Speech byDr Chris DavisMEMBER FOR STAFFORDHansard Wednesday, 1 August 2012CRIMINAL LAW (FALSE EVIDENCE BEFORE PARLIAMENT) AMENDMENT BILLDr DAVIS (Stafford—LNP) (7.43 pm): I rise in support of the Criminal Law (False Evidence BeforeParliament) Amendment Bill ...

Speech byDr Chris DavisMEMBER FOR STAFFORDHansard Thursday, 2 August 2012CATHOLIC EDUCATION WEEKDr DAVIS (Stafford—LNP) (3.41 pm): Catholic Education Week 2012 was launched at St Therese—the Little Flower Church, Kedron—in the electorate of Stafford on 25 ...

Speech byDr Chris DavisMEMBER FOR STAFFORDHansard Wednesday, 12 September 2012QUEENSLAND ART GALLERY AMENDMENT BILLDr DAVIS (Stafford—LNP) (10.25 pm): In noting growing medical evidence that sleep deprivationresults in a number of adverse health outcomes, I ...

Speech byCarryn SullivanMEMBER FOR PUMICESTONEHansard Wednesday, 15 February 2012WASTE REDUCTION AND RECYCLING REGULATION: DISALLOWANCE OF STATUTORY INSTRUMENTMrs SULLIVAN (Pumicestone—ALP) (7.50 pm): The state government has a 10-year plan to halvethe amount ...

Speech byCarryn SullivanMEMBER FOR PUMICESTONEHansard Thursday, 16 February 2012PUMICESTONE ELECTORATE, EDUCATIONMrs SULLIVAN (Pumicestone—ALP) (3.33 pm): It disturbs me when the LNP continually makeblatantly misleading statements. Last week one candidate ...

Speech byCarl JudgeMEMBER FOR YEERONGPILLYHansard Thursday, 1 November 2012RETURNED AND SERVICES LEAGUE; VETERANSMr JUDGE (Yeerongpilly—LNP) (3.30 pm): I rise to speak on a matter raised with me by membersof the Yeronga Dutton Park RSL Sub-Branch within the ...

Speech byDale ShuttleworthMEMBER FOR FERNY GROVEHansard Wednesday, 14 November 2012EDUCATION LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr SHUTTLEWORTH (Ferny Grove—LNP) (4.59 pm): I rise this afternoon to give my support to theEducation Legislation Amendment Bill 2012. This ...

Speech byDale ShuttleworthMEMBER FOR FERNY GROVEHansard Wednesday, 14 November 2012DISABILITY SERVICES (YOUR LIFE YOUR CHOICE) AMENDMENT BILLMr SHUTTLEWORTH (Ferny Grove—LNP) (7.52 pm): I rise this evening to speak in support of theDisability Services (Your ...

Speech byDale ShuttleworthMEMBER FOR FERNY GROVEHansard Thursday, 15 November 2012FERNY GROVE ELECTORATEMr SHUTTLEWORTH (Ferny Grove—LNP) (6.17 pm): I rise this evening to give a brief overview ofthe exciting things that will be occurring throughout my ...

Speech byDale ShuttleworthMEMBER FOR FERNY GROVEHansard Wednesday, 28 November 2012RACING AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr SHUTTLEWORTH (Ferny Grove—LNP) (5.08 pm): I rise in the House this afternoon to discussthe merits of the Racing and Other ...

Speech byDale ShuttleworthMEMBER FOR FERNY GROVEHansard Thursday, 29 November 2012AUSTRALIAN INSTITUTE FOR BIOENGINEERING AND NANOTECHNOLOGYMr SHUTTLEWORTH (Ferny Grove—LNP) (2.38 pm): I rise in the House this afternoon to speak ofan event at which I ...

Speech byDale ShuttleworthMEMBER FOR FERNY GROVEHansard Thursday, 13 September 2012APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILL; FISCAL REPAIR AMENDMENT BILLMr SHUTTLEWORTH (Ferny Grove—LNP) (12.28 am): I rise in the early hours of a new day tospeak ...

Speech byDale ShuttleworthMEMBER FOR FERNY GROVEHansard Thursday, 1 November 2012FAMILY RESPONSIBILITIES COMMISSION AMENDMENT BILLMr SHUTTLEWORTH (Ferny Grove—LNP) (4.12 pm): I rise to give my support to this simpleamendment which extends the Cape York ...

Speech byDale ShuttleworthMEMBER FOR FERNY GROVEHansard Thursday, 1 November 2012TRANSPORT OPERATIONS (PASSENGER TRANSPORT) AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr SHUTTLEWORTH (Ferny Grove—LNP) (5.59pm): I rise to give support to the TransportOperations ...

Speech byDale ShuttleworthMEMBER FOR FERNY GROVEHansard Tuesday, 13 November 2012DIABETESMr SHUTTLEWORTH (Ferny Grove—LNP) (11.49 am): The Australian Bureau of Statistics reportsthat in 2007-08 around 600,000 children aged five to 17 years were overweight or ...

Speech byDarren GrimwadeMEMBER FOR MORAYFIELDHansard Tuesday, 29 May 2012MORAYFIELD ELECTORATE, EDUCATION WEEKMr GRIMWADE (Morayfield—LNP) (9.42 pm): I rise today to update the House on my recentinvolvement at local schools throughout Education Week, which ...

Speech byDarren GrimwadeMEMBER FOR MORAYFIELDHansard Thursday, 17 May 2012MAIDEN SPEECHMr GRIMWADE (Morayfield—LNP) (5.39 pm): I rise in this place today for the first time to deliver mymaiden speech in the 54th Parliament of Queensland. May I start by ...

Speech byDale ShuttleworthMEMBER FOR FERNY GROVEHansard Wednesday, 20 June 2012HEALTH AND HOSPITALS NETWORK AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL AND HEALTH LEGISLATION (HEALTH PRACTITIONER REGULATION NATIONAL LAW) AMENDMENT BILLMr SHUTTLEWORTH (Ferny ...

Speech byDale ShuttleworthMEMBER FOR FERNY GROVEHansard Thursday, 21 June 2012FERNY GROVE ELECTORATE, LIONS CLUBSMr SHUTTLEWORTH (Ferny Grove—LNP) (12.34 am): I rise in the House this evening to paytribute to the Lions clubs throughout the electorate of Ferny ...

Speech byDale ShuttleworthMEMBER FOR FERNY GROVEHansard Wednesday, 11 July 2012SAMFORD SHOWMr SHUTTLEWORTH (Ferny Grove—LNP) (9.48 pm): I rise in the House this evening to pay tributeto the Samford and District Show Society and the event of the Samford show, ...

Speech byDale ShuttleworthMEMBER FOR FERNY GROVEHansard Thursday, 2 August 2012MEN OF THE TREESMr SHUTTLEWORTH (Ferny Grove—LNP) (5.36 pm): I rise in the House this afternoon to paytribute to a fantastic group of volunteers associated with an organisation ...

Speech byDale ShuttleworthMEMBER FOR FERNY GROVEHansard Thursday, 23 August 2012OPTI-MINDS CREATIVE SUSTAINABILITY CHALLENGEMr SHUTTLEWORTH (Ferny Grove—LNP) (3.26 pm): This afternoon I rise to talk about the Opti-MINDS Creative Sustainability Challenge, an ...

Speech byDale ShuttleworthMEMBER FOR FERNY GROVEHansard Wednesday, 22 August 2012MINES LEGISLATION (STREAMLINING) AMENDMENT BILLMr SHUTTLEWORTH (Ferny Grove—LNP) (6.10 pm): I rise in support of the Mines Legislation(Streamlining) Amendment Bill 2012. This is ...

Speech byDale ShuttleworthMEMBER FOR FERNY GROVEHansard Thursday, 12 July 2012QUEENSLAND AMBULANCE SERVICE; SAMFORD FIRST RESPONDERSMr SHUTTLEWORTH (Ferny Grove—LNP) (3.42 pm): I rise in the House today to pay tribute to theQueensland Ambulance Service first ...

Speech byDale ShuttleworthMEMBER FOR FERNY GROVEHansard Thursday, 12 July 2012ELECTRICITY (EARLY TERMINATION) AMENDMENT BILLMr SHUTTLEWORTH (Ferny Grove—LNP) (4.16 pm): I rise to speak briefly to the House about theimportance of the passage of the Electricity ...

Speech byDale ShuttleworthMEMBER FOR FERNY GROVEHansard Wednesday, 12 September 2012QUEENSLAND ART GALLERY AMENDMENT BILLMr SHUTTLEWORTH (Ferny Grove—LNP) (9.22 pm): I rise in the House today to give my verybrief but very relevant support to the Queensland ...

Speech byDale ShuttleworthMEMBER FOR FERNY GROVEHansard Wednesday, 12 September 2012SAMFORD RURAL FIRE BRIGADE; Q3 DISTRICT LIONS CONVENTIONMr SHUTTLEWORTH (Ferny Grove—LNP) (11.15 pm): I rise this evening to pay tribute to theoutstanding work of the Samford ...

Speech byDale ShuttleworthMEMBER FOR FERNY GROVEHansard Tuesday, 31 July 2012PENALTIES AND SENTENCES AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr SHUTTLEWORTH (Ferny Grove—LNP) (4.48 pm): I rise today to speak in support of theobjectives of the Penalties and ...

Speech byDale ShuttleworthMEMBER FOR FERNY GROVEHansard Wednesday, 31 October 2012APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL AND APPROPRIATION BILL: HEALTH AND COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEEMr SHUTTLEWORTH (Ferny Grove—LNP) (10.21 pm): This evening I rise in support of ...

Speech byBill ByrneMEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTONHansard Tuesday, 27 November 2012WEAPONS AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr BYRNE (Rockhampton—ALP) (4.38 pm): I rise to contribute to the debate on the Weapons andOther Legislation Amendment Bill 2012. From the ...

Speech byBill ByrneMEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTONHansard Tuesday, 27 November 2012YOUTH JUSTICE (BOOT CAMP ORDERS) AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr BYRNE (Rockhampton—ALP) (10.27 pm): I rise to speak on the Youth Justice (Boot CampOrders) and Other Legislation ...

Speech byBill ByrneMEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTONHansard Wednesday, 28 November 2012RACING AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr BYRNE (Rockhampton—ALP) (4.12 pm): I rise to speak in relation to the Racing and OtherLegislation Amendment Bill 2012. At the outset I ...

Speech byBill ByrneMEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTONHansard Wednesday, 6 June 2012INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS (FAIR WORK ACT HARMONISATION) AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr BYRNE (Rockhampton—ALP) (4.51 pm): I rise to speak on the Industrial Relations (Fair WorkAct ...

Speech byBill ByrneMEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTONHansard Wednesday, 6 June 2012YEPPEN LAGOON CROSSING AND ROUNDABOUT UPGRADEMr BYRNE (Rockhampton—ALP) (11.03 pm): Last Friday I had the great pleasure of attending asod-turning ceremony for the Yeppen Lagoon crossing ...

Speech byBill ByrneMEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTONHansard Thursday, 7 June 2012POLICE SERVICE, RECRUITMENTMr BYRNE (Rockhampton—ALP) (2.48 pm): I rise to address the matter of police recruiting. Thisgovernment has committed to 1,100 new and additional police officers. ...

Speech byBill ByrneMEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTONHansard Tuesday, 19 June 2012MOTION: BUDGET STRATEGIESMr BYRNE (Rockhampton—ALP) (6.17 pm): I rise to support the motion moved by the Manager ofOpposition Business. As someone with a bit of a thirst for military ...

Speech byBill ByrneMEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTONHansard Tuesday, 19 June 2012FITZROY RIVER, WATER SPORTSMr BYRNE (Rockhampton—ALP) (9.09 pm): I rise to bring to the attention of the House theexistence of an incredible watercraft venue located in Rockhampton above ...

Speech byBill ByrneMEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTONHansard Wednesday, 20 June 2012HEALTH AND HOSPITALS NETWORK AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL AND HEALTH LEGISLATION (HEALTH PRACTITIONER REGULATION NATIONAL LAW) AMENDMENT BILLMr BYRNE (Rockhampton—ALP) (8.39 pm): ...

Speech byDr Bruce FleggMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard Thursday, 16 February 2012DISTANCE EDUCATIONDr FLEGG (Moggill—LNP) (3.48 pm): I rise to raise the issue of the disgraceful lack of preparation,resources and support for distance education students in the ...

Speech byHon. Dr Bruce FleggMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard Wednesday, 30 May 2012ADDRESS-IN-REPLYHon. BS FLEGG (Moggill—LNP) (Minister for Housing and Public Works) (9.52 pm): I am delightedto speak and acknowledge Her Excellency the Governor and her opening ...

Speech byHon. Dr Bruce FleggMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard Tuesday, 19 June 2012MOTION: BUDGET STRATEGIESHon. BS FLEGG (Moggill—LNP) (Minister for Housing and Public Works) (5.49 pm): When I heardthe Leader of Opposition Business move this motion this morning I ...

Speech byBruce YoungMEMBER FOR KEPPELHansard Tuesday, 29 May 2012MAIDEN SPEECHMr YOUNG (Keppel—LNP) (2.31 pm): I pledge my allegiance to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Ialso acknowledge all serving members, past and present, of Australia’s armed services, ...

Speech byHon. Dr Bruce FleggMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard Wednesday, 20 June 2012MINISTERIAL STATEMENTSocial HousingHon. BS FLEGG (Moggill—LNP) (Minister for Housing and Public Works) (2.26 pm): There can beno doubt that Queensland’s public housing system is in ...

Speech byHon. Dr Bruce FleggMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard Thursday, 2 August 2012MINISTERIAL STATEMENTPublic HousingHon. BS FLEGG (Moggill—LNP) (Minister for Housing and Public Works) (9.56 am): Members willbe aware that I have put in place major public housing ...

Speech byHon. Dr Bruce FleggMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard Tuesday, 10 July 2012MOTION: PUBLIC HOUSINGHon. BS FLEGG (Moggill—LNP) (Minister for Housing and Public Works) (5.44 pm): Tonight wehave been witness to why there are only seven members sitting opposite. ...

Speech byBill ByrneMEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTONHansard Wednesday, 28 November 2012ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BILLMr BYRNE (Rockhampton—ALP) (9.29 pm): The Economic Development Bill was introduced intothe parliament by the Deputy Premier as essentially a procedural bill. ...

Speech byDr Bruce FleggMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard Thursday, 16 February 2012BUILDING BOOST GRANT AMENDMENT BILLDr FLEGG (Moggill—LNP) (11.41 am): We should look back at the origins of why a Building Boostwas instituted in Queensland in the first instance. It ...

Speech byBruce YoungMEMBER FOR KEPPELHansard Tuesday, 19 June 2012TREASURY (COST OF LIVING) AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr YOUNG (Keppel—LNP) (12.13 pm): I rise to speak in support of the Treasury (Cost of Living)and Other Legislation Amendment Bill ...

Speech byBruce YoungMEMBER FOR KEPPELHansard Thursday, 31 May 2012HENDRA VIRUSMr YOUNG (Keppel—LNP) (2.55 pm): As we know, historically flying foxes were a nuisance to thefruit-growing industry. However, the whole dynamic changed in 1994 when horse trainer ...

Speech byBruce YoungMEMBER FOR KEPPELHansard Thursday, 31 May 2012GREAT KEPPEL ISLANDMr YOUNG (Keppel—LNP) (9.32 pm): Great Keppel Island lies 15 kilometres off the coast atYeppoon in Central Queensland. The island is the largest of the 18 islands in the ...

Speech byDr Bruce FleggMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard Tuesday, 14 February 2012SOUTH-EAST QUEENSLAND WATER (DISTRIBUTION AND RETAIL RESTRUCTURING) AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLDr FLEGG (Moggill—LNP) (2.36 pm): What we are doing here today with this bill is ...

Speech byHon. Campbell NewmanMEMBER FOR ASHGROVEHansard Thursday, 13 September 2012APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILL; FISCAL REPAIR AMENDMENT BILLHon. CKT NEWMAN (Ashgrove—LNP) (Premier) (11.56 am): We have just heard from the Leaderof the ...

Speech byHon. Campbell NewmanMEMBER FOR ASHGROVEHansard Thursday, 13 September 2012MINISTERIAL STATEMENTBudget, Property and Construction IndustryHon. CKT NEWMAN (Ashgrove—LNP) (Premier) (9.33am): Earlier this week the Treasurerdelivered the most important ...

Speech byHon. Campbell NewmanMEMBER FOR ASHGROVEHansard Friday, 14 September 2012MINISTERIAL STATEMENTPublic Service, RedundanciesHon. CKT NEWMAN (Ashgrove—LNP) (Premier) (9.33 am): Our government understands that thechanges to Queensland’s Public Service ...

Speech byHon. Campbell NewmanMEMBER FOR ASHGROVEHansard Wednesday, 31 October 2012MINISTERIAL STATEMENTAtkinson, Mr RHon. CKT NEWMAN (Ashgrove—LNP) (Premier) (2.21 pm): This afternoon I reflect upon the factthat Police Commissioner Bob Atkinson is leaving the ...

Speech byHon. Campbell NewmanMEMBER FOR ASHGROVEHansard Wednesday, 31 October 2012MINISTERIAL STATEMENTSocial Housing; Open DataHon. CKT NEWMAN (Ashgrove—LNP) (Premier) (2.23 pm): As members have heard before, theLabor government left a legacy of more than ...

Speech byHon. Campbell NewmanMEMBER FOR ASHGROVEHansard Wednesday, 31 October 2012MINISTERIAL STATEMENTOverseas Trade MissionHon. CKT NEWMAN (Ashgrove—LNP) (Premier) (2.25 pm): I am pleased to inform the Houseformally that I will be leading a Queensland trade ...

Speech byHon. Campbell NewmanMEMBER FOR ASHGROVEHansard Tuesday, 30 October 2012MINISTERIAL STATEMENTAccountability and Transparency in GovernmentHon. CKT NEWMAN (Ashgrove—LNP) (Premier) (9.47am): I rise to update the House onmeasures the government has taken ...

Speech byHon. Campbell NewmanMEMBER FOR ASHGROVEHansard Tuesday, 11 September 2012MINISTERIAL STATEMENTDeath of Soldiers in Afghanistan, Motion to Take NoteHon. CKT NEWMAN (Ashgrove—LNP) (Premier) (10.07am): It is with deep regret that I rise toacknowledge in ...

Speech byHon. Campbell NewmanMEMBER FOR ASHGROVEHansard Tuesday, 11 September 2012MINISTERIAL STATEMENTDeeral, Mr EHon. CKT NEWMAN (Ashgrove—LNP) (Premier) (10.15 am): Last week honourable memberswould have noted with sadness the passing of Mr Eric Deeral, ...

Speech byHon. Campbell NewmanMEMBER FOR ASHGROVEHansard Tuesday, 30 October 2012MINISTERIAL STATEMENTUranium MiningHon. CKT NEWMAN (Ashgrove—LNP) (Premier) (9.53 am): Australia has the world’s largestreserves of uranium. Uranium exports could earn tens of ...

Speech byHon. Campbell NewmanMEMBER FOR ASHGROVEHansard Tuesday, 30 October 2012MINISTERIAL STATEMENTFurther Answer to Question; Uranium MiningHon. CKT NEWMAN (Ashgrove—LNP) (Premier) (11.16 am), by leave: I table some documentsrelating to uranium to which I ...

Speech byHon. Campbell NewmanMEMBER FOR ASHGROVEHansard Tuesday, 11 September 2012MOTION OF CONDOLENCE—STEPHAN, MR LWHon. CKT NEWMAN (Ashgrove—LNP) (Premier) (9.40 am): I move—(1) That this House desires to place on record its appreciation of the services ...

Speech byHon. Campbell NewmanMEMBER FOR ASHGROVEHansard Friday, 14 September 2012MINISTERIAL STATEMENTBanyo, Level Crossing IncidentHon. CKT NEWMAN (Ashgrove—LNP) (Premier) (9.32 am): This morning I have been informed ofa serious incident near the Banyo train ...

Speech byHon. Campbell NewmanMEMBER FOR ASHGROVEHansard Tuesday, 30 October 2012MINISTERIAL STATEMENTDeath of Soldier in Afghanistan, Motion to Take NoteHon. CKT NEWMAN (Ashgrove—LNP) (Premier) (9.42 am): It is with much regret and sadness thatI rise to ...

Speech byHon. Campbell NewmanMEMBER FOR ASHGROVEHansard Tuesday, 11 September 2012MINISTERIAL STATEMENTQueensland Budget 2012Hon. CKT NEWMAN (Ashgrove—LNP) (Premier) (10.17 am): This afternoon the Treasurer willdeliver the most important Queensland budget in ...

Speech byHon. Campbell NewmanMEMBER FOR ASHGROVEHansard Wednesday, 12 September 2012MINISTERIAL STATEMENTEducationHon. CKT NEWMAN (Ashgrove—LNP) (Premier) (2.05 pm): The LNP government is promising aonce-in-a-generation change for our schoolchildren. Under ...

Speech byCurtis PittMEMBER FOR MULGRAVEHansard Tuesday, 5 June 2012ADDRESS-IN-REPLYMr PITT (Mulgrave—ALP) (2.49 pm): I rise to make my contribution to the address-in-reply to thespeech by Her Excellency Penelope Wensley, Governor of Queensland. I congratulate ...

Speech byCurtis PittMEMBER FOR MULGRAVEHansard Tuesday, 5 June 2012MOTION: ORGANISED CRIMEMr PITT (Mulgrave—ALP) (5.55 pm): I rise to support the motion moved by the Leader of theOpposition. We have heard continually from the LNP government that the Criminal ...

Speech byCurtis PittMEMBER FOR MULGRAVEHansard Tuesday, 5 June 2012TREASURY (COST OF LIVING) AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr PITT (Mulgrave—ALP) (8.45 pm): I rise to debate the Treasury (Cost of Living) and OtherLegislation Amendment Bill 2012. The ...

Speech byCurtis PittMEMBER FOR MULGRAVEHansard Thursday, 17 May 2012PARLIAMENT OF QUEENSLAND AND OTHER ACTS AMENDMENT BILLMr PITT (Mulgrave—ALP) (8.46 pm): As the Leader of the Opposition has outlined, we will beopposing the Parliament of Queensland and Other ...

Speech byCurtis PittMEMBER FOR MULGRAVEHansard Thursday, 17 May 2012TREASURY (COST OF LIVING) AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr PITT (Mulgrave—ALP) (4.04 pm): I rise to oppose the motion moved by the Treasurer. Labor willbe opposing this motion. At the ...

Speech byCurtis PittMEMBER FOR MULGRAVEHansard Thursday, 17 May 2012COMMITTEESMr PITT (Mulgrave—ALP) (12.32 am): We wish to accept all of the committee names that havebeen put forward by the Leader of the House, or the Manager of Government Business, although ...

Speech byCurtis PittMEMBER FOR MULGRAVEHansard Tuesday, 29 May 2012NEWMAN GOVERNMENTMr PITT (Mulgrave—ALP) (11.36 am): What we are seeing in the early days of the Newmangovernment is what we have seen from nearly every conservative government in Australia ...

Speech byCurtis PittMEMBER FOR MULGRAVEHansard Tuesday, 29 May 2012MOTION: MUNGKAN KANDJU NATIONAL PARKMr PITT (Mulgrave—ALP) (5.51 pm): I rise to support the motion, moved by the Leader of theOpposition, recognising the handing back of the Mungkan Kandju ...

Speech byCurtis PittMEMBER FOR MULGRAVEHansard Tuesday, 29 May 2012CAIRNS BASE HOSPITAL, REDEVELOPMENTMr PITT (Mulgrave—ALP) (9.50 pm): I am proud to have been part of a Labor government thatdelivered a redevelopment of the Cairns Base Hospital worth more ...

Speech byCurtis PittMEMBER FOR MULGRAVEHansard Tuesday, 5 June 2012QUEENSLAND ECONOMYMr PITT (Mulgrave—ALP) (11.39am): Firstly, I join with the Treasurer, who I thought waschannelling ‘Swanny’ for a moment, in urging the banks to pass on, in full, any rates ...

Speech byCurtis PittMEMBER FOR MULGRAVEHansard Wednesday, 6 June 2012INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS (FAIR WORK ACT HARMONISATION) AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr PITT (Mulgrave—ALP) (5.44 pm): I rise to contribute to the debate on the Industrial Relations(Fair ...

Speech byChristine SmithMEMBER FOR BURLEIGHHansard Wednesday, 15 February 2012WASTE REDUCTION AND RECYCLING REGULATION: DISALLOWANCE OF STATUTORY INSTRUMENTMrs SMITH (Burleigh—ALP) (8.44 pm): This government recognises that local government plays amajor role ...

Speech byChristine SmithMEMBER FOR BURLEIGHHansard Thursday, 16 February 2012WILSON, MR PMrs SMITH (Burleigh—ALP) (3.09pm): Two weeks ago I attended a farewell for AssistantCommissioner Paul Wilson of the Queensland Police Service who has been transferred ...

Speech byChris FoleyMEMBER FOR MARYBOROUGHHansard Thursday, 16 February 2012DOMESTIC AND FAMILY VIOLENCE PROTECTION BILLMr FOLEY (Maryborough—Ind) (5.13 pm): I rise to participate in the debate on the Domestic andFamily Violence Protection Bill. Let me say at ...

Speech byChristine SmithMEMBER FOR BURLEIGHHansard Thursday, 16 February 2012DOMESTIC AND FAMILY VIOLENCE PROTECTION BILLMrs SMITH (Burleigh—ALP) (4.24 pm): Domestic violence is a scourge on our community. It affectsindividuals, families and neighbourhoods ...

Speech byHon. Craig WallaceMEMBER FOR THURINGOWAHansard Tuesday, 14 February 2012MINISTERIAL STATEMENTRoads, InfrastructureHon. CA WALLACE (Thuringowa—ALP) (Minister for Main Roads, Fisheries and MarineInfrastructure) (10.13 am): Only the Bligh government has ...

Speech byHon. Curtis PittMEMBER FOR MULGRAVEHansard Wednesday, 15 February 2012MINISTERIAL STATEMENTHome and Community CareHon. CW PITT (Mulgrave—ALP) (Minister for Disability Services, Mental Health and Aboriginal andTorres Strait Islander Partnerships) ...

Speech byHon. Curtis PittMEMBER FOR MULGRAVEHansard Thursday, 16 February 2012MULGRAVE ELECTORATEHon. CW PITT (Mulgrave—ALP) (Minister for Disability Services, Mental Health and Aboriginal andTorres Strait Islander Partnerships) (4.02 pm): 1 February was my ...

Speech byChristine SmithMEMBER FOR BURLEIGHHansard Tuesday, 14 February 2012SOUTH-EAST QUEENSLAND WATER (DISTRIBUTION AND RETAIL RESTRUCTURING) AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMrs SMITH (Burleigh—ALP) (4.05 pm): In 2004 when Queensland was entering the ...

Speech byCurtis PittMEMBER FOR MULGRAVEHansard Tuesday, 10 July 2012SOUTH-EAST QUEENSLAND WATER (DISTRIBUTION AND RETAIL RESTRUCTURING) AMENDMENT BILLMr PITT (Mulgrave—ALP) (12.05 pm): This is a bill that has little to do with the cost of living andeverything ...

Speech byCurtis PittMEMBER FOR MULGRAVEHansard Tuesday, 10 July 2012MOTION: PUBLIC HOUSINGMr PITT (Mulgrave—ALP) (6.14 pm): I rise to support the member for Bundamba’s motion. Abouttwo weeks ago, at the invitation of FNQ Regional Tenant Advisory Group ...

Speech byCurtis PittMEMBER FOR MULGRAVEHansard Wednesday, 11 July 2012ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION (GREENTAPE REDUCTION) AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr PITT (Mulgrave—ALP) (5.16 pm): I rise to continue the opposition’s contribution to the debate onthe ...

Speech byCurtis PittMEMBER FOR MULGRAVEHansard Thursday, 12 July 2012ELECTRICITY (EARLY TERMINATION) AMENDMENT BILLMr PITT (Mulgrave—ALP) (11.22am): I rise to make a contribution to the Electricity (EarlyTermination) Amendment Bill 2012. The opposition will ...

Speech byCurtis PittMEMBER FOR MULGRAVEHansard Wednesday, 20 June 2012HEALTH AND HOSPITALS NETWORK AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL AND HEALTH LEGISLATION (HEALTH PRACTITIONER REGULATION NATIONAL LAW) AMENDMENT BILLMr PITT (Mulgrave—ALP) (10.10 pm): I ...

Speech byCurtis PittMEMBER FOR MULGRAVEHansard Wednesday, 20 June 2012GORDONVALE SCHOOLS, EXCELSIOR PROGRAMMr PITT (Mulgrave—ALP) (11.35 pm): Late last month I had the pleasure of attending the projectpresentation evening for ‘Excelsior: A Whole of Community ...

Speech byCurtis PittMEMBER FOR MULGRAVEHansard Thursday, 21 June 2012CAIRNS CBD, BUS STATIONMr PITT (Mulgrave—ALP) (3.22 pm): People who know me very well are very aware that I alwaystry to play the ball and not the man. But the member for Cairns, through his ...