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Speech byMr P. PURCELLMEMBER FOR BULIMBAHansard 17 November 1998TRAINING FOR MATURE-AGE WORKERSMr PURCELL (Bulimba—ALP) (6.20 p.m.): I second the amendment moved by the Minister. Ifind it astonishing that the honourable member for Clayfield has the utter ...

Speech byHon. P. BRADDYMEMBER FOR KEDRONHansard 6 August 1998WORKPLACE RELATIONS AMENDMENT BILLHon. P. J. BRADDY (Kedron—ALP) (Minister for Employment, Training and Industrial Relations)(12.01 p.m.): I move—"That the Bill be now read a second time."It is with ...

Speech byHon. P. BRADDYMEMBER FOR KEDRONHansard 5 August 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTTAFE QueenslandHon. P. J. BRADDY (Kedron—ALP) (Minister for Employment, Training and Industrial Relations)(9.43 a.m.), by leave: The treatment of TAFE Queensland by the previous ...

Speech byMr P. PURCELLMEMBER FOR BULIMBAHansard 21 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee BReportMr PURCELL (Bulimba—ALP) (3.42 p.m.): I would like to give a few thank yous. I would like ...

Speech byHon. P. BRADDYMEMBER FOR KEDRONHansard 4 August 1998WORKERS COMPENSATIONHon. P. J. BRADDY (Kedron—ALP) (Minister for Employment, Training and Industrial Relations)(6.10 p.m): I rise in the House in response to the motion moved by the honourable ...

Speech byMr P. PURCELLMEMBER FOR BULIMBAHansard 20 October 1998BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY (PORTABLE LONG SERVICE LEAVE) AMENDMENTBILL Mr PURCELL (Bulimba—ALP) (3.30 p.m.): I rise to support the initiatives contained within theBuilding and ...

Speech byHon. P. BRADDYMEMBER FOR KEDRONHansard 6 August 1998BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY (PORTABLE LONG SERVICE LEAVE) AMENDMENTBILLHon. P. J. BRADDY (Kedron—ALP) (Minister for Employment, Training and Industrial Relations)(12.17 p.m.): I move—"That ...

Speech byHon. P. BRADDYMEMBER FOR KEDRONHansard 25 August 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTQueensland Workplace AgreementsHon. P. J. BRADDY (Kedron—ALP) (Minister for Employment, Training and Industrial Relations)(9.52 a.m.), by leave: This Government is committed to ...

Speech byHon. P. BRADDYMEMBER FOR KEDRONHansard 26 August 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTFormer Department of Training and Industrial Relations ConsultanciesHon. P. J. BRADDY (Kedron—ALP) (Minister for Employment, Training and Industrial Relations)(9.34 a.m.), by ...

Speech byHon. P. BRADDYMEMBER FOR KEDRONHansard 27 August 1998PRIVILEGEMember for ClayfieldHon. P. J. BRADDY (Kedron—ALP) (Minister for Employment, Training and Industrial Relations)(9.32 a.m.): I rise on a matter of privilege. Yesterday when I was making a ...

Speech byHon. P. BRADDYMEMBER FOR KEDRONHansard 27 August 1998WORKPLACE RELATIONS AMENDMENT BILLHon. P. J. BRADDY (Kedron—ALP) (Minister for Employment, Training and Industrial Relations)(11.45 p.m.), in reply: Firstly, I thank my colleagues for their valued ...

Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 27 August 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTOverseas Visit Hon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.44 a.m.), by leave: I seek leave totable my report on a recent visit to Hong Kong and ...

Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 27 August 1998FORDE INQUIRY; MR H. HEILPERNHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (6.25 p.m.): Has the Leader of theOpposition been caught out again? Do honourable members know what ...

Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 15 September 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTElectricity IndustryHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.37 a.m.), by leave: My Governmentis determined to do everything that it can to ...

Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 16 September 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTStatutory Authorities and Boards Hon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.31 a.m.), by leave: I wish to advisemembers about two important ...

Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 16 September 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTCrime Prevention Task ForceHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.34 a.m.), by leave: This Governmentis demonstrating that it is tough on ...

Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 16 September 1998PUBLIC SERVICE AMENDMENT BILLHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (2.30 p.m.): In response to the PublicService Amendment Bill it is important that I indicate to ...

Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 6 August 1998STATUTORY INSTRUMENTS AMENDMENT BILLHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (11.42 a.m.): I move—"That the Bill be now read a second time." This Labor Government is ...

Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 6 August 1998PRIVATE MEMBERS' BILLSHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (6.21 p.m.): I second the amendmentto the motion moved by the Leader of the House. In doing so, I say that ...

Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 25 August 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTDrugs Hon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier) (9.35 a.m.), by leave: There are twogreat curses for young Queenslanders— indeed, all young ...

Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 25 August 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTQueensland Heritage Trails NetworkHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.39 a.m.), by leave: Queensland, asall honourable members know, is the ...

Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 25 August 1998MEMBERS FOR KEDRON, BUNDAMBA, IPSWICH, CHATSWORTH AND MURRUMBAHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (6.16 p.m.): In his contribution, theLeader of One Nation made ...

Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 26 August 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTEconomic Agreement, Queensland and OsakaHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.31 a.m.), by leave: I am pleased tobe able to tell Parliament ...

Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 26 August 1998NATIVE TITLE (QUEENSLAND) STATE PROVISIONS BILLHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (12.08 p.m.), in reply: I actually grew upin Atherton, I played sport in Mareeba ...

Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 21 October 1998NATIVE TITLE (QUEENSLAND) STATE PROVISIONS AMENDMENT BILL (No. 2)Hon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (3.03 p.m.): I move—"That the Bill be now read a second ...

Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 21 October 1998UNEMPLOYMENTHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (6.23 p.m.): In this short debate inwhich I have only five minutes, I will not have the time to set out the ...

Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 22 October 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTOverseas VisitHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.34 a.m.), by leave: Last week, Iundertook a four-day visit to three key areas of the ...

Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 22 October 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTNational Greenhouse StrategyHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.37 a.m.), by leave: TheCommonwealth has committed Australia to playing a part ...

Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 4 August 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTExpo 2002 BidHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.40 a.m.), by leave: Following mediareports in the Courier-Mail in relation to the costs of the ...

Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 4 August 1998AMENDMENT TO STANDING ORDERSHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (10.07 a.m.): I put one proposition veryclearly to the House: if the Leader of the Opposition is right ...

Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 5 August 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTChevron Gas PipelineHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.33 a.m.) by leave: Today, on behalfof all Queenslanders, I will sign a memorandum of ...

Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 5 August 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTManagement of Public ServiceHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.35 a.m.) by leave: Today I provide tohonourable members for their information ...

Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 6 August 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTCrime CommissionHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.32 a.m.), by leave: On the front pageof today's Courier-Mail there is a claim that the ...

Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 6 August 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTChevron Gas PipelineHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.37 a.m.), by leave: In this Houseyesterday, the member for Toowoomba South inferred ...

Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 30 July 1998MOTION OF CONFIDENCE IN GOVERNMENTHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (10.30 a.m.), by leave, without notice: Imove—"That this House expresses its confidence in the ...

Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 4 August 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTTrade and Tourism SummitHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.35 a.m.), by leave: Recently theGovernment held a trade and tourism summit. I have ...

Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 18 September 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTQueensland-Asia LinksHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.32 a.m.), by leave: While the Leaderof the Opposition seems to take pleasure in ...

Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 18 September 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTCriminal Justice Commission ChairpersonHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.36 a.m.), by leave: I am pleased toannounce to the House today ...

Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 20 October 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTQueensland Audit OfficeHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.37 a.m.), by leave: The PublicAccounts Committee of the 48th Parliament tabled the ...

Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 20 October 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTGoods and Services TaxHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.39 a.m.), by leave: On 13 NovemberI will be attending a Special Premiers Conference ...

Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 21 October 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTEmployment Campaign Hon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.34 a.m.), by leave: Today, with theEmployment Minister, Paul Braddy, I will be ...

Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 17 September 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTConvention IndustryHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.33 a.m.), by leave: My Governmentrecognises the importance of the convention ...

Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 16 September 1998MR SPEAKER'S RULINGMotion of DissentHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (8.40 p.m.): I am opposed to thisdissent motion. I have to say that in the time I have been ...

Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 6 August 1998TRANS-TASMAN MUTUAL RECOGNITION (QUEENSLAND) BILLHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (11.31 a.m.): I move—"That the Bill be now read a second time."This legislation is ...

Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 27 August 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTCarpentaria/Mount Isa Minerals ProvinceHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.41 a.m.), by leave: As all honourablemembers are aware, the ...

Speech byHon. R. WELFORDMEMBER FOR EVERTONHansard 19 November 1998VALUATION OF LAND AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLHon. R. J. WELFORD (Everton—ALP) (Minister for Environment and Heritage and Minister forNatural Resources) (11.33 a.m.), in reply: I thank ...

Speech byMr RUSSELL COOPERMEMBER FOR CROWS NESTHansard 30 July 1998MOTION OF CONFIDENCE Mr COOPER (Crows Nest—NPA) (2.43 p.m.): I acknowledge the previous speaker, the memberfor Nicklin, in his new role. It is certainly going to be a difficult role for that ...

Speech byMr RUSSELL COOPERMEMBER FOR CROWS NESTHansard 4 August 1998MR E. R. RAMSAMY; LAW AND ORDERMr COOPER (Crows Nest—NPA) (7.09 p.m.): I endorse the remarks of the member for Mackayin relation to Ram Chandra. I am sure that other members on this side of ...

Speech byMr RUSSELL COOPERMEMBER FOR CROWS NESTHansard 5 August 1998BRISBANE EXHIBITION; PRIMARY PRODUCERS Mr COOPER (Crows Nest—NPA) (10.21 a.m.): I, too, wish to draw the attention of honourablemembers of the Chamber to the Royal National Association ...

Speech byMr RUSSELL COOPERMEMBER FOR CROWS NESTHansard 5 August 1998ADDRESS IN REPLY Mr COOPER (Crows Nest—NPA) (3.25 p.m.): I join with other members who expressed theirloyalty to the Crown. Over the next couple of years it will be very interesting to see ...

Speech byMr RUSSELL COOPERMEMBER FOR CROWS NESTHansard 6 August 1998CADMIUM LEVELS IN PEANUTSMr COOPER (Crows Nest—NPA) (7.25 p.m.): Following hard upon the heels of problems in thepork industry and the dairy industry, it seems that we have some problems ...

Speech byMr RUSSELL COOPERMEMBER FOR CROWS NESTHansard 26 August 1998NATIVE TITLE (QUEENSLAND) STATE PROVISIONS BILLMr COOPER (Crows Nest—NPA) (11.35 a.m.): I, too, want to make a contribution to this historicdebate on an historic issue which probably should ...

Speech byMr RUSSELL COOPERMEMBER FOR CROWS NESTHansard 26 August 1998PRENZLAU AND LOWOOD SCHOOLSMr COOPER (Crows Nest—NPA) (7.23 p.m.): I rise in this Adjournment debate to speak abouttwo schools in my electorate of Crows Nest—the Prenzlau school and the ...

Speech byMr RUSSELL COOPERMEMBER FOR CROWS NESTHansard 27 August 1998GOODS AND SERVICES TAX Mr COOPER (Crows Nest—NPA) (10.28 a.m.): Over the past couple of days we have heard alot of claptrap from members on the other side of the Chamber regarding the ...

Speech byMr RUSSELL COOPERMEMBER FOR CROWS NESTHansard 27 August 1998WORKPLACE RELATIONS AMENDMENT BILL Mr COOPER (Crows Nest—NPA) (10.22 p.m.): Madam Deputy Speaker—Mr Purcell: Freshen it up a bit.Mr COOPER: What is that?Mr Purcell: Freshen it up a bit.Mr ...

Speech byMr RUSSELL COOPERMEMBER FOR CROWS NESTHansard 15 September 1998MEAT INDUSTRYMr COOPER (Crows Nest—NPA) (10.16 a.m.): Members on both sides of the House would beaware of the closure of a number of abattoirs throughout Queensland in recent years. ...

Speech byMr RUSSELL COOPERMEMBER FOR CROWS NESTHansard 17 September 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILLAPPROPRIATION BILLHon. T. R. COOPER (Crows Nest—NPA) (3.44 p.m.): I am pleased to take part in the Budgetdebate. As other members have said, much of this ...

Speech byHon. R. SCHWARTENMEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTONHansard 10 November 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTQ-Build Apprenticeships Hon. R. E. SCHWARTEN (Rockhampton— ALP) (Minister for Public Works and Minister forHousing) (10.05 a.m.), by leave: I am pleased today to ...

Speech byHon. R. SCHWARTENMEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTONHansard 12 November 1998EMERGENCY SERVICES LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Hon. R. E. SCHWARTEN (Rockhampton— ALP) (Minister for Public Works and Minister forHousing) (3.28 p.m.): I never thought that I would have to ...

Speech byHon. R. SCHWARTENMEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTONHansard 18 November 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTHousing Industry Trade Training SchemeHon. R. E. SCHWARTEN (Rockhampton— ALP) (Minister for Public Works and Minister forHousing) (9.57 a.m.), by leave: Yesterday, I ...

Speech byHon. R. SCHWARTENMEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTONHansard 18 November 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTState Purchasing PolicyHon. R. E. SCHWARTEN (Rockhampton— ALP) (Minister for Public Works and Minister forHousing) (10 a.m.), by leave: For some time I have been ...

Speech byHon. R. SCHWARTENMEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTONHansard 19 November 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTRiverview Community Renewal ProjectHon. R. E. SCHWARTEN (Rockhampton— ALP) (Minister for Public Works and Minister forHousing) (9.56 a.m.), by leave: I wish to inform ...

Speech byHon. R. WELFORDMEMBER FOR EVERTONHansard 5 August 1998SPORTING SHOOTERSHon. R. J. WELFORD (Everton—ALP) (Minister for Environment and Heritage and Minister forNatural Resources) (6.16 p.m.): I move the following amendment—"Omit all words after 'and', ...

Speech byHon. R. WELFORDMEMBER FOR EVERTONHansard 26 August 1998REVOCATION OF STATE FOREST AREASHon. R. J. WELFORD (Everton—ALP) (Minister for Environment and Heritage and Minister forNatural Resources) (2.44 p.m.) I move—"(1) That this House agrees that the ...

Speech byHon. R. WELFORDMEMBER FOR EVERTONHansard 26 August 1998SCHOOL-BASED MANAGEMENTHon. R. J. WELFORD (Everton—ALP) (Minister for Environment and Heritage and Minister forNatural Resources) (6.30 p.m.): The former Minister's problem is simply this: he ...

Speech byHon. R. WELFORDMEMBER FOR EVERTONHansard 27 August 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTWharps Pastoral HoldingHon. R. J. WELFORD (Everton—ALP) (Minister for Environment and Heritage and Minister forNatural Resources) (10.14 a.m.), by leave: I bring to the ...

Speech byHon. R. WELFORDMEMBER FOR EVERTONHansard 20 October 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTRiversleigh Fossil AreaHon. R. J. WELFORD (Everton—ALP) (Minister for Environment and Heritage and Minister forNatural Resources) (9.55 a.m.), by leave: One of the most ...

Speech byHon. R. WELFORDMEMBER FOR EVERTONHansard 21 October 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTDNA Wildlife Typing ProjectHon. R. J. WELFORD (Everton—ALP) (Minister for Environment and Heritage and Minister forNatural Resources) (9.43 a.m.), by leave: One of the ...

Speech byHon. R. WELFORDMEMBER FOR EVERTONHansard 22 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee GReportHon. R. J. WELFORD (Everton—ALP) (Minister for Environment and Heritage and Minister ...

Speech byHon. R. WELFORDMEMBER FOR EVERTONHansard 10 November 1998VALUATION OF LAND AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLHon. R. J. WELFORD (Everton—ALP) (Minister for Environment and Heritage and Minister forNatural Resources) (3.12 p.m.): I move—"That the ...

Speech byHon. R. WELFORDMEMBER FOR EVERTONHansard 10 November 1998PRIVATISATION OF TABHon. R. J. WELFORD (Everton—ALP) (Minister for Environment and Heritage and Minister forNatural Resources) (6.50 p.m.): One thing that this Government and the racing ...

Speech byHon. RUSSELL COOPERMEMBER FOR CROWS NESTHansard 10 November 1998PRIVATISATION OF TABHon. T. R. COOPER (Crows Nest—NPA) (6.24 p.m.): That was because there happened to bean election on 13 June.Quite a lot of untruths have been spoken this evening, ...

Speech byHon. RUSSELL COOPERMEMBER FOR CROWS NESTHansard 10 November 1998NATIVE TITLE (QUEENSLAND) STATE PROVISIONS AMENDMENT BILL (No. 2)Hon. T. R. COOPER (Crows Nest—NPA) (9.18 p.m.): I rise to take part in the debate on theNative Title (Queensland) State ...

Speech byHon. RUSSELL COOPERMEMBER FOR CROWS NESTHansard 11 November 1998PRIVILEGEPrivatisation of TAB Hon. T. R. COOPER (Crows Nest—NPA) (9.30 a.m.): I rise on a matter of privilege. Yesterdaythe Premier made assertions in this place about actions and ...

Speech byHon. RUSSELL COOPERMEMBER FOR CROWS NESTHansard 20 October 1998QUEENSLAND LIVESTOCK AND MEAT AUTHORITYHon. T. R. COOPER (Crows Nest—NPA) (10.18 a.m.): The Minister for Primary Industries hasannounced that he has dismissed the highly qualified and ...

Speech byHon. RUSSELL COOPERMEMBER FOR CROWS NESTHansard 20 October 1998PARTHENIUM WEEDHon. T. R. COOPER (Crows Nest—NPA) (7.13 p.m.): I rise to speak about parthenium weed,which is spreading right throughout the central part of Queensland. It has spread ...

Speech byHon. RUSSELL COOPERMEMBER FOR CROWS NESTHansard 21 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee BReportHon. T. R. COOPER (Crows Nest—NPA) (4.39 p.m.): I want to take part in this debate ...

Speech byHon. RUSSELL COOPERMEMBER FOR CROWS NESTHansard 21 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee DReportHon. T. R. COOPER (Crows Nest—NPA) (5.57 p.m.): I was also pleased to take part in ...

Speech byHon. RUSSELL COOPERMEMBER FOR CROWS NESTHansard 22 October 1998QUEENSLAND LIVESTOCK AND MEAT AUTHORITYHon. T. R. COOPER (Crows Nest—NPA) (10.21 a.m.): On Tuesday, the Minister for PrimaryIndustries informed members that he was appointing an ...

Speech byHon. RUSSELL COOPERMEMBER FOR CROWS NESTHansard 22 October 1998PRIVATISATION OF TABHon. T. R. COOPER (Crows Nest—NPA) (6.11 p.m.): I have great pleasure in seconding themotion. This is not a case where people have been screaming and yelling in an ...

Speech byHon. R. WELFORDMEMBER FOR EVERTONHansard 19 November 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTGreat Artesian Basin Hon. R. J. WELFORD (Everton—ALP) (Minister for Environment and Heritage and Minister forNatural Resources) (10.03 a.m.), by leave: The Great Artesian ...

Speech byMr RUSSELL COOPERMEMBER FOR CROWS NESTHansard 17 September 1998RUGBY LEAGUEHon. T. R. COOPER (Crows Nest—NPA) (10.28 p.m.): As we are coming up to grand final timein Queensland and throughout Australia generally, a lot has been said about football. ...

Speech byHon. RUSSELL COOPERMEMBER FOR CROWS NESTHansard 10 November 1998SUGAR INDUSTRYHon. T. R. COOPER (Crows Nest—NPA) (10.26 a.m.): I draw members' attention to the plight ofsugarcane farmers in far-north Queensland, particularly the area from Tully ...

Speech byMr T. SULLIVANMEMBER FOR CHERMSIDEHansard 12 November 1998LOGAN POLICE EMAILMr SULLIVAN (Chermside—ALP) (10.15 a.m.): On Tuesday, in the Adjournment debate, themember for Tablelands "watched in horror and dismay as the Police Minister blatantly went ...

Speech byMr T. SULLIVANMEMBER FOR CHERMSIDEHansard 12 November 1998INTEGRATED REGIONAL TRANSPORT PLANMr SULLIVAN (Chermside—ALP) (7.28 p.m.): South-east Queensland is the fastest growingarea of the State and one of the fastest growing areas in Australia. The ...

Speech byMr T. SULLIVANMEMBER FOR CHERMSIDEHansard 18 November 1998TRANSPORT LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL (No. 2)Mr SULLIVAN (Chermside—ALP) (12.32 p.m.): I rise in support of amendments to the TransportInfrastructure Act 1994, and particularly those amendments ...

Speech byMr T. SULLIVANMEMBER FOR CHERMSIDEHansard 18 November 1998MINISTER FOR EDUCATIONMr SULLIVAN (Chermside—ALP) (6.13 p.m.): The present Minister for Education, theHonourable Dean Wells, should enjoy the full confidence of this House. It is disappointing ...

Speech byMr T. SULLIVANMEMBER FOR CHERMSIDEHansard 18 November 1998NUNDAH BOTTLENECK Mr SULLIVAN (Chermside—ALP) (12.03 a.m.): I rise to pay tribute to a number of residentsfrom the Nundah/Wavell Heights area who have contributed over a number of years to the ...

Speech byMr TIM MULHERINMEMBER FOR MACKAYHansard 4 August 1998MR E. R. RAMSAMYMr MULHERIN (Mackay—ALP) (7.04 p.m.): I rise in the House tonight to speak about a manwho gave much of his life for the benefit of others. I am referring to Ram Chandra, the Taipan ...

Speech byMr TIM MULHERINMEMBER FOR MACKAYHansard 25 August 1998STATE FOCUS RECONCILIATION CONFERENCEMr MULHERIN (Mackay—ALP) (7.20 p.m.): Last weekend I had the privilege, along with myparliamentary colleagues the Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait ...

Speech byMr TIM MULHERINMEMBER FOR MACKAYHansard 27 August 1998WORKPLACE RELATIONS AMENDMENT BILLMr MULHERIN (Mackay—ALP) (9.01 p.m.): It is with great pleasure that I rise tonight to supportthe Workplace Relations Amendment Bill which will honour Labor's ...

Speech byMr T. MALONEMEMBER FOR MIRANIHansard 12 November 1998EMERGENCY SERVICES LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr MALONE (Mirani—NPA) (12.53 p.m.): Today I rise to speak against the Emergency ServicesLegislation Amendment Bill. Since the Government made its ...

Speech byMr T. MACKENROTHMEMBER FOR CHATSWORTHHansard 4 August 1998AMENDMENT TO STANDING ORDERS Hon. T. M. MACKENROTH (Chatsworth— ALP) (Leader of the House) (9.52 a.m.): I move—"That for this session—Omit Standing Order 123A and insert new Standing ...

Speech byHon. T. M. MACKENROTHMEMBER FOR CHATSWORTHHansard 6 August 1998INTEGRATED PLANNING AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLHon. T. M. MACKENROTH (Chatsworth— ALP) (Minister for Communication and Informationand Minister for Local Government, Planning, ...

Speech byHon. T. M. MACKENROTHMEMBER FOR CHATSWORTHHansard 6 August 1998PRIVATE MEMBERS' BILLSHon. T. M. MACKENROTH (Chatsworth— ALP) (Minister for Communication and Informationand Minister for Local Government, Planning, Regional and Rural Communities) ...

Speech byHon. T. M. MACKENROTHMEMBER FOR CHATSWORTHHansard 26 August 1998INTEGRATED PLANNING AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLHon. T. M. MACKENROTH (Chatsworth— ALP) (Minister for Communication and Informationand Minister for Local Government, Planning, ...

Speech byHon. T. M. MACKENROTHMEMBER FOR CHATSWORTHHansard 27 August 1998PRIVATE MEMBERS' BILLSHon. T. M. MACKENROTH (Chatsworth— ALP) (Leader of the House) (1.24 a.m.): I move—"That, if a Bill introduced by a Member, who is not a Minister of the Crown, has ...

Speech byHon. T. M. MACKENROTHMEMBER FOR CHATSWORTHHansard 27 August 1998PRIVATE MEMBERS' BILLSHon. T. M. MACKENROTH (Chatsworth— ALP) (Minister for Communication and Informationand Minister for Local Government, Planning, Regional and Rural Communities) ...

Speech byMr T. SULLIVANMEMBER FOR CHERMSIDEHansard 16 September 1998TRANSPORT LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr SULLIVAN (Chermside—ALP) (11.48 a.m.): I rise to support the Transport LegislationAmendment Bill, currently before the House. This is one of the great ...

Speech byMr T. SULLIVANMEMBER FOR CHERMSIDEHansard 16 September 1998CENSURE OF MINISTER FOR HEALTHMr SULLIVAN (Chermside—ALP) (6.19 p.m.): I second the amendment moved by the Ministerfor Health. On this issue, unfortunately, we have seen some of the grossest ...

Speech byMr T. SULLIVANMEMBER FOR CHERMSIDEHansard 17 September 1998NUNDAH BOTTLENECKMr SULLIVAN (Chermside—ALP) (10:50 p.m.): Funding for roads projects can be a complexprocess. We are used to the Budget allocations in which we see where the major project ...

Speech byMr T. SULLIVANMEMBER FOR CHERMSIDEHansard 20 October 1998CHRISTIAN BROTHERSMr SULLIVAN (Chermside—ALP) (10.16 a.m.): Tuesday, 13 October 1998 will be rememberedfor two things: one was the storm that hit Brisbane, particularly the inner-northern ...

Speech byMr T. SULLIVANMEMBER FOR CHERMSIDEHansard 21 October 1998CHERMSIDE FIRE STATIONMr SULLIVAN (Chermside—ALP) (10.18 a.m.): Next Tuesday the Minister for EmergencyServices will be opening a much needed facility in the Chermside area, the new Chermside ...

Speech byMr T. SULLIVANMEMBER FOR CHERMSIDEHansard 21 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee AReport No. 1Mr SULLIVAN (Chermside—ALP) (11.41 a.m.): I rise to support report No. 1 of ...

Speech byMr T. SULLIVANMEMBER FOR CHERMSIDEHansard 21 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee CReportMr SULLIVAN (Chermside—ALP) (5.35 p.m.): I rise to support the Estimates Committee ...

Speech byMr T. SULLIVANMEMBER FOR CHERMSIDEHansard 21 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee DReportMr SULLIVAN (Chermside—ALP) (5.45 p.m.): I am pleased to speak on the report of ...

Speech byMr T. MALONEMEMBER FOR MIRANIHansard 26 August 1998MR E. R. RAMSAMY Mr MALONE (Mirani—NPA) (7.07 p.m.): We were all very saddened at the passing of EdwardRoyce Ramsamy in Mackay on 31 July this year. He was most popularly known as Ram Chandra, ...

Speech byMr T. MALONEMEMBER FOR MIRANIHansard 27 August 1998WORKPLACE RELATIONS AMENDMENT BILLMr MALONE (Mirani—NPA) (11.59 a.m.), continuing: The Beattie Government does not careabout small business in this State; it wants to reinstate Labor's discredited ...

Speech byMr T. MALONEMEMBER FOR MIRANIHansard 16 September 1998PUBLIC SERVICE AMENDMENT BILLMr MALONE (Mirani—NPA) (4.35 p.m.): I rise to speak in favour of the Public ServiceAmendment Bill and, in doing so, congratulate the Leader of the Opposition on ...

Speech byMr T. MALONEMEMBER FOR MIRANIHansard 17 September 1998MINISTER FOR EMERGENCY SERVICESMr MALONE (Mirani—NPA) (6 p.m.): I move—"That this House recognises the valuable contribution being made by the Board of theQueensland Fire and Rescue Authority; ...

Speech byMr T. MALONEMEMBER FOR MIRANIHansard 11 November 1998SUGAR INDUSTRYMr MALONE (Mirani—NPA) (10.52 p.m.): Tonight I would like to speak about the sugar industry,which is a very important industry and which has diversified and decentralised the State of ...

Speech byHon. T. M. MACKENROTHMEMBER FOR CHATSWORTHHansard 15 September 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTTablelands AdvertiserHon. T. M. MACKENROTH (Chatsworth— ALP) (Minister for Communication and Informationand Minister for Local Government, Planning, Regional and ...

Speech byHon. T. M. MACKENROTHMEMBER FOR CHATSWORTHHansard 19 November 1998INTEGRATED PLANNING AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL (No. 2)Hon. T. M. MACKENROTH (Chatsworth— ALP) (Minister for Communication and Informationand Minister for Local Government, ...

Speech byMr T. SULLIVANMEMBER FOR CHERMSIDEHansard 25 August 1998PRINCE CHARLES HOSPITALMr SULLIVAN (Chermside—ALP) (12.26 p.m.): The Prince Charles Hospital is a world-class,world-renowned cardio-thoracic hospital. Its reputation is that of not only the ...

Speech byMr T. SULLIVANMEMBER FOR CHERMSIDEHansard 26 August 1998SCHOOL-BASED MANAGEMENTMr SULLIVAN (Chermside—ALP) (6.40 p.m.): I rise to support the amendment moved by themember for Gladstone. Certain inequities were introduced through the Leading Schools ...

Speech byMr T. SULLIVANMEMBER FOR CHERMSIDEHansard 16 September 1998AUNTY RUTH HEGARTYMr SULLIVAN (Chermside—ALP) (10.19 a.m.): Many of us would not know who David Unaiponis, yet some of us see an image of him occasionally; his face is depicted on the front ...

Speech byMr TIM MULHERINMEMBER FOR MACKAYHansard 17 September 1998MR G. HUEGILLMr MULHERIN (Mackay—ALP) (10.30 p.m.): All Queenslanders are proud of ourCommonwealth Games team competing in Kuala Lumpur. The people of Mackay are especially proud,because we can ...

Speech byMr TIM MULHERINMEMBER FOR MACKAYHansard 18 September 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILLAPPROPRIATION BILLMr MULHERIN (Mackay—ALP) (3.05 p.m.): I congratulate the Treasurer on his excellent firstBudget. This Budget is a Budget for all Queenslanders ...

Speech byMr TIM MULHERINMEMBER FOR MACKAYHansard 20 October 1998WATER STORAGE, IRVINEBANK; ELECTRICITY INDUSTRYMr MULHERIN (Mackay—ALP) (6.14 p.m.): I rise to second the amendment moved by theHonourable Minister for Mines and Energy. To have a safe, secure ...

Speech byMr TIM MULHERINMEMBER FOR MACKAYHansard 20 October 1998MACKAY REGION APPRENTICESHIP EMPLOYMENT LIMITEDMr MULHERIN (Mackay—ALP) (7.26 p.m.): On Monday, 12 October I had the privilege, alongwith my parliamentary colleague the Minister for Employment, ...

Speech byMr T. MALONEMEMBER FOR MIRANIHansard 26 August 1998WORKPLACE RELATIONS AMENDMENT BILLMr MALONE (Mirani—NPA) (5.44 p.m.): I rise to oppose the Workplace Relations AmendmentBill 1998. In doing so, I first might indulge the House by reading a letter ...

Speech byMr T. SULLIVANMEMBER FOR CHERMSIDEHansard 11 November 1998METROPOLITAN HOSPITALS PLANMr SULLIVAN (Chermside—ALP) (11.21 p.m.): The dilapidated Queensland hospital systemneeded to be rebuilt, and early in this decade the Goss Government started on a ...

Speech byMr TIM MULHERINMEMBER FOR MACKAYHansard 27 August 1998VANDALISM, SLADE POINT Mr MULHERIN (Mackay—ALP) (2.17 a.m.): I rise to speak today about the proactive steps thathave been taken by the residents of Slade Point in my electorate to curb the ...

Speech byTony ELLIOTTMEMBER FOR CUNNINGHAMHansard 4 August 1998AMENDMENT TO STANDING ORDERSMr ELLIOTT (Cunningham—NPA) (10.26 a.m.): During the time I have been a member of thisHouse, I have been thrown out of the Chamber only once.Mr Veivers: That was an ...

Speech byTony ELLIOTTMEMBER FOR CUNNINGHAMHansard 4 August 1998WEAPONS ACTMr ELLIOTT (Cunningham—NPA) (12.10 p.m.): I wish to bring to the notice of members of thisHouse and the people of Queensland some suggestions in relation to the Weapons Act. I shall ...

Speech byTony ELLIOTTMEMBER FOR CUNNINGHAMHansard 4 August 1998ADDRESS IN REPLYMr ELLIOTT (Cunningham—NPA) (3.25 p.m.): In rising to take part in this debate on the motionfor the adoption of the Address in Reply to the Governor's Speech, which I thought was a ...

Speech byTony ELLIOTTMEMBER FOR CUNNINGHAMHansard 25 August 1998NATIVE TITLE (QUEENSLAND) STATE PROVISIONS BILLMr ELLIOTT (Cunningham—NPA) (4.54 p.m.): I have pleasure in rising to support this debateon the Native Title (Queensland) State Provisions Bill. I ...

Speech byTony ELLIOTTMEMBER FOR CUNNINGHAMHansard 27 August 1998WORKPLACE RELATIONS AMENDMENT BILL Mr ELLIOTT (Cunningham—NPA) (11.35 p.m.): As someone who comes from ruralQueensland, I have pleasure in taking part in the debate on the Workplace Relations ...

Speech byHon. TOM BARTONMEMBER FOR WATERFORDHansard 21 October 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTMr S. J. CowellHon. T. A. BARTON (Waterford—ALP) (Minister for Police and Corrective Services) (9.40 a.m.),by leave: On Monday, an inmate at Numinbah Correctional Centre, ...

Speech byHon. TOM BARTONMEMBER FOR WATERFORDHansard 21 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee BReportHon. T. A. BARTON (Waterford—ALP) (Minister for Police and Corrective Services) (4.23 ...

Speech byHon. TOM BARTONMEMBER FOR WATERFORDHansard 22 October 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTBoard AppointmentsHon. T. A. BARTON (Waterford—ALP) (Minister for Police and Corrective Services) (9.42 a.m.),by leave: I wish to advise the House of several appointments ...

Speech byHon. TOM BARTONMEMBER FOR WATERFORDHansard 11 November 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTWoodford Correctional CentreHon. T. A. BARTON (Waterford—ALP) (Minister for Police and Corrective Services) (9.53 a.m.),by leave: I take this opportunity to congratulate ...

Speech byHon. TOM BARTONMEMBER FOR WATERFORDHansard 12 November 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTPolice Beat ShopfrontsHon. T. A. BARTON (Waterford—ALP) (Minister for Police and Corrective Services) (9.50 a.m.),by leave: On Monday, I was pleased to make some very ...

Speech byTony ELLIOTTMEMBER FOR CUNNINGHAMHansard 30 July 1998MOTION OF CONFIDENCEMr ELLIOTT (Cunningham—NPA) (12.04 a.m.): Firstly, Mr Speaker, I congratulate you on yourelevation to that position. I have worked with you on the Public Accounts Committee, and ...

Speech byTony ELLIOTTMEMBER FOR CUNNINGHAMHansard 19 November 1998DAIRY INDUSTRY AMENDMENT BILLMr ELLIOTT (Cunningham—NPA) (12.47 p.m.): I am against deregulation of the dairy industryas a result of the experience that Victoria has had. The retail chains have ...

Speech byHon. T. McGRADYMEMBER FOR MOUNT ISAHansard 6 August 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTElectricity IndustryHon. T. McGRADY (Mount Isa—ALP) (Minister for Mines and Energy and Minister Assisting theDeputy Premier on Regional Development) (9.46 a.m.), by leave: ...

Speech byHon. T. McGRADYMEMBER FOR MOUNT ISAHansard 25 August 1998NATIVE TITLE (QUEENSLAND) STATE PROVISIONS BILLHon. T. McGRADY (Mount Isa—ALP) (Minister for Mines and Energy and Minister Assisting theDeputy Premier on Regional Development) (4.42 p.m.): As ...

Speech byHon. T. McGRADYMEMBER FOR MOUNT ISAHansard 26 August 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTElectricity IndustryHon. T. McGRADY (Mount Isa—ALP) (Minister for Mines and Energy and Minister Assisting theDeputy Premier on Regional Development) (10.06 a.m.), by leave: ...

Speech byTony ELLIOTTMEMBER FOR CUNNINGHAMHansard 17 September 1998ASSISTANCE FOR GOONDIWINDI CONTRACTORSMr ELLIOTT (Cunningham—NPA) (10.45 p.m.): Honourable members would have heard of thefloods in areas in and around Goondiwindi. I am sure that many members ...

Speech byTony ELLIOTTMEMBER FOR CUNNINGHAMHansard 18 September 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILLAPPROPRIATION BILLMr ELLIOTT (Cunningham—NPA) (3.32 p.m.): In the limited time that I have available to me,and in a scatter-gun approach, I would like to raise a ...

Speech byTony ELLIOTTMEMBER FOR CUNNINGHAMHansard 21 October 1998RAILWAY FENCES Mr ELLIOTT (Cunningham—NPA) (10.27 a.m.): The matter I wish to bring to the attention of theHouse and the people of Queensland today is the state of repair of railway fences ...

Speech byTony ELLIOTTMEMBER FOR CUNNINGHAMHansard 11 November 1998AIRCONDITIONING OF GOONDIWINDI STATE SCHOOLMr ELLIOTT (Cunningham—NPA) (11.11 p.m.): The matter that I wish to bring to the attentionof the House tonight is the deplorable conditions suffered ...

Speech byHon. TOM BARTONMEMBER FOR WATERFORDHansard 6 August 1998POLICE POWERS AND RESPONSIBILITIES AMENDMENT BILLHon. T. A. BARTON (Waterford—ALP) (Minister for Police and Corrective Services) (12.36 p.m.):I move—"That the Bill be now read a second time."The ...

Speech byHon. TOM BARTONMEMBER FOR WATERFORDHansard 26 August 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTPolice NumbersHon. T. A. BARTON (Waterford—ALP) (Minister for Police and Corrective Services) (9.49 a.m.),by leave: I rise to inform honourable members of the Beattie Labor ...

Speech byHon. TOM BARTONMEMBER FOR WATERFORDHansard 15 September 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTProstitution Law ReformHon. T. A. BARTON (Waterford—ALP) (Minister for Police and Corrective Services) (9.51 a.m.),by leave: A few days after being sworn in as Minister ...

Speech byHon. TOM BARTONMEMBER FOR WATERFORDHansard 17 September 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTAnti-drug Initiative; Schoolies WeekHon. T. A. BARTON (Waterford—ALP) (Minister for Police and Corrective Services) (9.44 a.m.),by leave: On Tuesday of this week I told ...

Speech byTony ELLIOTTMEMBER FOR CUNNINGHAMHansard 17 November 1998COMMISSIONS OF INQUIRY (FORDE INQUIRY—EVIDENCE) REGULATION 1998Disallowance of Statutory InstrumentMr ELLIOTT (Cunningham—NPA) (2.35 p.m.): I rise to speak in this debate this afternoon as ...

Speech byMr TIM MULHERINMEMBER FOR MACKAYHansard 22 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee EReportMr MULHERIN (Mackay—ALP) (12.24 p.m.): In speaking to the report of Estimates CommitteeE, I ...

Speech byTony ELLIOTTMEMBER FOR CUNNINGHAMHansard 18 November 1998IMPACT OF NATURAL DISASTERS ON GRAIN GROWERSMr ELLIOTT (Cunningham—NPA) (11.55 p.m.): I take this opportunity to speak in support ofgrain growers from central Queensland right through down to ...

Speech byHon. TOM BARTONMEMBER FOR WATERFORDHansard 20 October 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTOut-stations Program for Aboriginal OffendersHon. T. A. BARTON (Waterford—ALP) (Minister for Police and Corrective Services) (9.52 a.m.),by leave: Last week I attended the ...

Speech byVAUGHAN JOHNSONMEMBER FOR GREGORYHansard 12 November 1998QUEENSLAND HEALTHMr JOHNSON (Gregory—NPA) (6.10 p.m.): It is with a great deal of sadness that I rise tosecond the motion of the honourable member for Maroochydore. She has highlighted a list ...

Speech byVAUGHAN JOHNSONMEMBER FOR GREGORYHansard 12 November 1998CENTENARY STATE HIGH SCHOOLMr JOHNSON (Gregory—NPA) (7.06 p.m.): Next year in Jindalee the new Centenary State HighSchool will open, thanks to the hard work of the previous Education Minister, ...

Speech byVAUGHAN JOHNSONMEMBER FOR GREGORYHansard 17 & 18 November 1998TRANSPORT LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL (No. 2)Mr JOHNSON (Gregory—NPA) (5.52 p.m.): In rising to speak to the Transport LegislationAmendment Bill, I say from the outset that this legislation ...

Speech byVAUGHAN JOHNSONMEMBER FOR GREGORYHansard 17 November 1998CATHOLIC CHURCHMr JOHNSON (Gregory—NPA) (7 p.m.): I rise to offer my support for the men and women in theCatholic church who have dedicated their lives to the service of the community. One ...

Speech byVAUGHAN JOHNSONMEMBER FOR GREGORYHansard 19 November 1998PRIMARY INDUSTRIES LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr JOHNSON (Gregory—NPA) (4.45 p.m.): Whereas the Opposition supports the legislation,the Opposition does not support the aspect of the legislation ...

Speech byHon. V. LESTERMEMBER FOR KEPPELHansard 30 July 1998MOTION OF CONFIDENCE Hon. V. P. LESTER (Keppel—NPA) (8.40 p.m.): Mr Speaker, I congratulate you very sincerelyon attaining your very high post. I had the pleasure of working with you when I was ...

Speech byHon. V. LESTERMEMBER FOR KEPPELHansard 4 August 1998ADDRESS IN REPLY Hon. V. P. LESTER (Keppel—NPA) (4.39 p.m.): I am happy to be back here in the House afterso many years of continuous service in the Parliament. I thank all of those people who stood ...

Speech byHon. V. LESTERMEMBER FOR KEPPELHansard 5 August 1998SPORTING SHOOTERSHon. V. P. LESTER (Keppel—NPA) (6 p.m.): I move—"That this House—(a) recognises the need for sporting shooters to be able to partake in their chosen sport in asafe and disciplined ...

Speech byHon. V. LESTERMEMBER FOR KEPPELHansard 6 August 1998MILLERS TIMBER YARD, COOKTOWNHon. V. P. LESTER (Keppel—NPA) (10.11 a.m.): I refer to the plight of Millers Timber Yard atCooktown. In September 1997, it applied for a permit for Timber Reserve 165. ...

Speech byHon. V. LESTERMEMBER FOR KEPPELHansard 26 August 1998MANLY ROAD TRAFFIC ACTION GROUPHon. V. P. LESTER (Keppel—NPA) (10.21 a.m.): Recently, members of the Manly Road TrafficAction Group made representations to me about their frustration with the ...

Speech byHon. V. LESTERMEMBER FOR KEPPELHansard 26 August 1998REVOCATION OF STATE FOREST AREASHon. V. P. LESTER (Keppel—NPA) (2.52 p.m.): The Opposition supports this motion to exciseland from State Forest 571. The various reasons for doing this have been ...

Speech byHon. V. LESTERMEMBER FOR KEPPELHansard 27 August 1998EMERGENCY SERVICES, KEPPEL ELECTORATEHon. V. P. LESTER (Keppel—NPA) (2.29 a.m.): I also express my condolences to the Saundersfamily on their sad loss.Tonight I ask the Minister for Emergency ...

Speech byHon. V. LESTERMEMBER FOR KEPPELHansard 17 September 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILLAPPROPRIATION BILLHon. V. P. LESTER (Keppel—NPA) (9.08 p.m.): In speaking to the Budget, I would like to referto some local issues and then some issues in relation ...

Speech byHon. V. LESTERMEMBER FOR KEPPELHansard 20 October 1998NEW HOSPITAL, CAPRICORN COASTHon. V. P. LESTER (Keppel—NPA) (10.26 a.m.): I preface my comments by stating that anumber of Ministers opposite have indeed given courteous replies and tried to be ...

Speech byHon. V. LESTERMEMBER FOR KEPPELHansard 22 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee GReportHon. V. P. LESTER (Keppel—NPA) (4.03 p.m.): At the outset, I congratulate those memberswho ...

Speech byHon. V. LESTERMEMBER FOR KEPPELHansard 12 November 1998SUGAR INDUSTRY; FISH KILLSHon. V. P. LESTER (Keppel—NPA) (10.17 a.m.): I have waited the whole week and given theMinister for Environment and Heritage and Minister for Natural Resources the ...

Speech byHon. WENDY EDMONDMEMBER FOR MOUNT COOT-THAHansard 18 November 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTAIDS Awareness WeekHon. W. M. EDMOND (Mount Coot-tha— ALP) (Minister for Health) (9.51 a.m.), by leave:Tuesday, 24 November 1998, marks the beginning of AIDS ...

Speech byMr ALLAN GRICE, OAMMEMBER FOR BROADWATERHansard 4 March 1999HEINER DOCUMENTSMr GRICE (Broadwater—NPA) (6.35 p.m.): It is a shame that the Premier has such little respectfor his position as Premier of this State that he comes into this House and seeks ...

Speech byMr ALLAN GRICE, OAMMEMBER FOR BROADWATERHansard 4 March 1999GOLD COAST WATER POLICE Mr GRICE (Broadwater—NPA) (7.14 p.m.): I rise to speak about a couple of issues pertaining tothe Gold Coast. First I mention the Water Police, who do some great work ...

Speech byMr ALLAN GRICE, OAMMEMBER FOR BROADWATERHansard 8 June 1999PUBLIC HOUSING, BROADWATER ELECTORATEMr GRICE (Broadwater—NPA) (12.07 p.m.): This morning I tabled in the House a petition from340 residents in the electorate of Broadwater with respect to ...

Speech byMr ALLAN GRICE, OAMMEMBER FOR BROADWATERHansard 10 June 1999INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS BILLMr GRICE (Broadwater—NPA) (11.15 p.m.): The heading on my speech notes is: "armed anddangerous"—the member for Kallangur, perhaps.The handling of the Industrial ...

Speech byMr ALLAN GRICE, OAMMEMBER FOR BROADWATERHansard 21 July 1999CHILD ABUSE; FORDE INQUIRY RECOMMENDATIONSMr GRICE (Broadwater—NPA) (6.37 p.m.): I, too, would like to support the comments madetonight supporting the inquiry carried out by Mrs Forde. I ...

Speech byMr ALLAN GRICE, OAMMEMBER FOR BROADWATERHansard 26 August 1999GOLD COAST DRUG PROBLEMMr GRICE (Broadwater—NPA) (7.09 p.m.): Today, I again want to talk about the drug problemon the Gold Coast. This Government is not offering enough resources to fight ...

Speech byHon. V. LESTERMEMBER FOR KEPPELHansard 19 November 1998TARIFF PROTECTION, SUGAR INDUSTRYHon. V. P. LESTER (Keppel—NPA) (6.34 p.m.): I support the Opposition's amendment, whichcalls on the minority Beattie Government to recognise the plight of ...

Speech byHon. WENDY EDMONDMEMBER FOR MOUNT COOT-THAHansard 5 August 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTCutaneous AnthraxHon. W. M. EDMOND (Mount Coot-tha— ALP) (Minister for Health) (9.44 a.m.), by leave:Queensland Health is investigating a case of cutaneous anthrax in ...

Speech byHon. WENDY EDMONDMEMBER FOR MOUNT COOT-THAHansard 26 August 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTAustralian Health Care Agreement Hon. W. M. EDMOND (Mount Coot-tha— ALP) (Minister for Health) (9.47 a.m.), by leave: Iwould like to advise the House of the ...

Speech byHon. WENDY EDMONDMEMBER FOR MOUNT COOT-THAHansard 27 August 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTCo-location of Public and Private HospitalsHon. W. M. EDMOND (Mount Coot-tha— ALP) (Minister for Health) (9.50 a.m.), by leave: I riseto advise the House of my ...

Speech byHon. WENDY EDMONDMEMBER FOR MOUNT COOT-THAHansard 15 September 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTNaltrexone TrialsHon. W. M. EDMOND (Mount Coot-tha— ALP) (Minister for Health) (9.47 a.m.), by leave: I riseto advise the House of my approval for the extension ...

Speech byHon. WENDY EDMONDMEMBER FOR MOUNT COOT-THAHansard 16 September 1998CENSURE OF MINISTER FOR HEALTHHon. W. M. EDMOND (Mount Coot-tha— ALP) (Minister for Health) (6.15 p.m.): I move—"That all words after 'House' be deleted and replaced by: 'note the ...

Speech byHon. WENDY EDMONDMEMBER FOR MOUNT COOT-THAHansard 18 September 1998HEALTH PRACTITIONERS (SPECIAL EVENTS EXEMPTION) BILLHon. W. M. EDMOND (Mount Coot-tha— ALP) (Minister for Health) (10.32 a.m.): I move—"That the Bill be now read a second time."I am ...

Speech byHon. WENDY EDMONDMEMBER FOR MOUNT COOT-THAHansard 17 September 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTWater QualityHon. W. M. EDMOND (Mount Coot-tha— ALP) (Minister for Health) (9.43 a.m.), by leave: I riseto advise the House on action this Government is taking on ...

Speech byHon. WENDY EDMONDMEMBER FOR MOUNT COOT-THAHansard 17 November 1998HEALTH AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLHon. W. M. EDMOND (Mount Coot-tha— ALP) (Minister for Health) (3.59 p.m.), in reply: I takethis opportunity to thank all members for their ...

Speech byHon. WENDY EDMONDMEMBER FOR MOUNT COOT-THAHansard 20 October 1998HEALTH AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLHon. W. M. EDMOND (Mount Coot-tha— ALP) (Minister for Health) (12.37 p.m.): I move—"That the Bill be now read a second time." Cancer of the ...

Speech byHon. WENDY EDMONDMEMBER FOR MOUNT COOT-THAHansard 22 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee EReportHon. W. M. EDMOND (Mount Coot-tha— ALP) (Minister for Health) (2.35 p.m.): I ...

Speech byHon. WENDY EDMONDMEMBER FOR MOUNT COOT-THAHansard 11 November 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTJames Cook University Medical SchoolHon. W. M. EDMOND (Mount Coot-tha— ALP) (Minister for Health) (9.48 a.m.), by leave: I risetoday to clearly and unambiguously ...

Speech byHon. WENDY EDMONDMEMBER FOR MOUNT COOT-THAHansard 12 November 1998HEALTH PRACTITIONERS (SPECIAL EVENTS EXEMPTION) BILLHon. W. M. EDMOND (Mount Coot-tha— ALP) (Minister for Health) (4.32 p.m.), in reply: I thankthe member for Maroochydore and the ...

Speech byHon. WENDY EDMONDMEMBER FOR MOUNT COOT-THAHansard 12 November 1998QUEENSLAND HEALTHHon. W. M. EDMOND (Mount Coot-tha— ALP) (Minister for Health) (6.15 p.m.) I move thefollowing amendment—"To delete all words after 'notes' and insert the following—• ...

Speech byHon. V. LESTERMEMBER FOR KEPPELHansard 19 November 1998VALUATION OF LAND AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Hon. V. P. LESTER (Keppel—NPA) (11.30 a.m.): The Opposition will be supporting this Bill,which overcomes some minor legal concerns in ...

Speech byHon. WENDY EDMONDMEMBER FOR MOUNT COOT-THAHansard 12 November 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTLyssavirusHon. W. M. EDMOND (Mount Coot-tha— ALP) (Minister for Health) (9.49 a.m.), by leave: I riseto renew a public warning about the potential health risks of ...

Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 30 November 1999CABOOLTURE ELECTORATEMr FELDMAN (Caboolture—ONP) (10.11 a.m.): I rise today to formally express the gratitude ofthe Caboolture electorate to the leaders and front bench members of the Beattie ...

Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 1 December 1999PROSTITUTION BILLMr FELDMAN (Caboolture—ONP) (3.16 p.m.): Whilst I agree in principle with some of what thelast speaker said, this is indeed a moral issue. One Nation strongly opposes the ...

Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 1 December 1999TOWNSVILLE INDUSTRIAL PARKMr FELDMAN Caboolture—ONP) (6.35 p.m.): Tonight I rise in support of the motion of themember for Burdekin. I can understand why the member for Burdekin is so passionate ...

Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 1 December 1999ELECTORAL AMENDMENT BILLMr FELDMAN (Caboolture—ONP) (10.33 p.m.): I rise to speak to the motion moved by themember for Warwick. One Nation's Electoral Amendment Bill is a Bill that we were ...

Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 1 December 1999SCHOOLS, CABOOLTURE ELECTORATEMr FELDMAN Caboolture—ONP) (11.10 p.m.): I rise with great pleasure to advise this House ofa major achievement in the promotion of arts in education in Caboolture. ...

Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 3 December 1999FORESTRY AMENDMENT BILLMr FELDMAN (Caboolture—ONP) (3.03 p.m.): I rise to speak to the Forestry Amendment Bill1999. The agreement the Government refers to does not, despite the Government's ...

Speech byHon. R. GIBBSMEMBER FOR BUNDAMBAHansard 24 August 1999TOURISM LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLHon. R. J. GIBBS (Bundamba—ALP) (Minister for Tourism, Sport and Racing) (3.33 p.m.), inreply: I will go through a number of the concerns raised by members in ...

Speech byHon. R. GIBBSMEMBER FOR BUNDAMBAHansard 18 August 1999TAB PRIVATISATIONHon. R. J. GIBBS (Bundamba—ALP) (Minister for Tourism, Sport and Racing) (6.22 p.m.): Ihave great pleasure in seconding the amendment moved by the Premier. What a group of ...

Speech byHon. R. GIBBSMEMBER FOR BUNDAMBAHansard 15 September 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTLiquor IndustryHon. R. J. GIBBS (Bundamba—ALP) (Minister for Tourism, Sport and Racing) (9.45 a.m.), byleave: I have recently had presented to me a report titled The ...

Speech byHon. R. GIBBSMEMBER FOR BUNDAMBAHansard 16 September 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTDrugs in Sport Hon. R. J. GIBBS (Bundamba—ALP) (Minister for Tourism, Sport and Racing) (9.56 a.m.), byleave: I am pleased to announce the State Government's initiatives ...

Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 7 December 1999NEW TAX SYSTEM PRICE EXPLOITATION CODE (QUEENSLAND BILLMr FELDMAN (Caboolture—ONP) (2.30 p.m.): It is with pleasure that I rise to speak to the NewTax System Price Exploitation Code (Queensland) ...

Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 7 December 1999GAMING MACHINE AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL (No.2)Mr FELDMAN (Caboolture—ONP) (4.23 p.m.): It is with pleasure that I rise to speak on theGaming Machine and Other Legislation Amendment ...

Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 9 December 1999PROPERTY LAW AMENDMENT BILLMr FELDMAN (Caboolture—ONP) (10.24 p.m.): It is indeed a pleasure to be able to rise andcontribute to the debate on the Government's Property Law Amendment Bill 1999. ...

Speech byHon. R. GIBBSMEMBER FOR BUNDAMBAHansard 3 March 1999MINISTER FOR RACINGHon. R. J. GIBBS (Bundamba—ALP) (Minister for Tourism, Sport and Racing) (6.26 p.m.): Imove—"That the motion be amended to delete all words after 'that' and be replaced with ...

Speech byHon. R. GIBBSMEMBER FOR BUNDAMBAHansard 9 March 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTAnswer to Question Without Notice; TABCorp Hon. R. J. GIBBS (Bundamba—ALP) (Minister for Tourism, Sport and Racing) (12.29 p.m.), byleave: In October last year, in answering a ...

Speech byHon. R. GIBBSMEMBER FOR BUNDAMBAHansard 10 March 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTQueensland Racing Industry Training CentreHon. R. J. GIBBS (Bundamba—ALP) (Minister for Tourism, Sport and Racing) (9.45 a.m.), byleave: Honourable members will be disturbed ...

Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 11 November 1999ST GEORGE IRRIGATION AREAMr FELDMAN (Caboolture—ONP) (6.40 p.m.): It is true that the people out at St George doknow what is going on. They know what is up. They do not have to taste clay to ...

Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 11 November 1999DOMESTIC VIOLENCE (FAMILY PROTECTION) AMENDMENT BILLMr FELDMAN (Caboolture—ONP) (12.01 a.m.): In rising to make my contribution to this debatetonight, I firstly wish to pay tribute to the men ...

Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 23 November 1999CORPORATE ANGEL NETWORK OF AUSTRALIAMr FELDMAN (Caboolture—ONP) (11.13 p.m.): It is with pleasure that I rise to inform the Houseof a relatively new charity to Australia—the Corporate Angel ...

Speech byHon. R. GIBBSMEMBER FOR BUNDAMBAHansard 25 May 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTSale of Alcohol in Unlicensed PremisesHon. R. J. GIBBS (Bundamba—ALP) (Minister for Tourism, Sport and Racing) (9.45 a.m.), byleave: Honourable members will be aware that it is ...

Speech byHon. R. GIBBSMEMBER FOR BUNDAMBAHansard 25 May 1999LIQUOR (EVICTIONS, UNLICENSED SALES AND OTHER MATTERS) AMENDMENT BILLHon. R. J. GIBBS (Bundamba—ALP) (Minister for Tourism, Sport and Racing) (12.31 p.m.): Imove—"That the Bill be now read a second ...

Speech byHon. R. GIBBSMEMBER FOR BUNDAMBAHansard 21 July 1999TOURISM LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLHon. R. J. GIBBS (Bundamba—ALP) (Minister for Tourism, Sport and Racing) (11.31 a.m.): Imove—"That the Bill be now read a second time."The purpose of this Bill is ...

Speech byHon. R. GIBBSMEMBER FOR BUNDAMBAHansard 22 July 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTDavis Cup; Mr W. Lewis Hon. R. J. GIBBS (Bundamba—ALP) (Minister for Tourism, Sport and Racing) (9.52 a.m.), byleave: All honourable members will join with me in congratulating ...

Speech byHon. R. GIBBSMEMBER FOR BUNDAMBAHansard 18 August 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTChinese Tourism DevelopmentHon. R. J. GIBBS (Bundamba—ALP) (Minister for Tourism, Sport and Racing) (9.47 a.m.), byleave: It gives me great pleasure to inform the House that ...

Speech byHon. R. GIBBSMEMBER FOR BUNDAMBAHansard 14 April 1999ANZAC DAY TRADING HOURSHon. R. J. GIBBS (Bundamba—ALP) (Minister for Tourism, Sport and Racing) (6.14 p.m.):Neither the member for Gladstone nor the member for Toowoomba North has an exclusivity ...

Speech byHon. R. GIBBSMEMBER FOR BUNDAMBAHansard 13 April 1999MOTION OF CONDOLENCEDeath of Mr D. J. SherringtonHon. R. J. GIBBS (Bundamba—ALP) (Minister for Tourism, Sport and Racing) (9.45 a.m.): I risebriefly to pay my respects to the late Doug Sherrington ...

Speech byHon. R. GIBBSMEMBER FOR BUNDAMBAHansard 27 April 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTPrivatisation of TABHon. R. J. GIBBS (Bundamba—ALP) (Minister for Tourism, Sport and Racing) (9.41 a.m.), byleave: There has been a deliberate campaign of misinformation ...

Speech byHon. R. GIBBSMEMBER FOR BUNDAMBAHansard 29 April 1999PERFORMANCE OF MINISTERSHon. R. J. GIBBS (Bundamba—ALP) (Minister for Tourism, Sport and Racing) (6.35 p.m.): Iwelcome the opportunity to be able to speak for five minutes to this motion. Firstly, ...

Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 25 November 1999STATE PENALTIES ENFORCEMENT BILLMr FELDMAN Caboolture—ONP) (10.50 p.m.): Although my comments tonight will besomewhat brief, they will be to the point. I am sure that all members of this House ...

Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 25 November 1999INCREASE IN CRIMEMr FELDMAN (Caboolture—ONP) (6.31 p.m.): As a former police officer, it is with great pleasurethat I rise to speak in support of the Government amendment. I do not want the ...

Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 7 December 1999SUICIDEMr FELDMAN (Caboolture—ONP) (11.30 a.m.): I rise to inform the House about White WreathDay and an upcoming White Wreath memorial service which is to be held on 29 March 2000. It is with a ...

Speech byHon. R. GIBBSMEMBER FOR BUNDAMBAHansard 11 March 1999ANZAC DAY TRADING HOURSHon. R. J. GIBBS (Bundamba—ALP) (Minister for Tourism, Sport and Racing) (5.40 p.m.): Atthe outset, I make the point that I think that probably at least the one thing that ...

Speech byBRUCE DAVIDSONMEMBER FOR NOOSAHansard 23 November 1999DEPARTMENT OF STATE DEVELOPMENTMr DAVIDSON (Noosa—LP) (6.37 p.m.): In participating in the debate tonight, I wish to put onthe public record the achievements of Alan Davies, who was one of the ...

Speech byBRUCE DAVIDSONMEMBER FOR NOOSAHansard 23 November 1999NOOSAVILLE STATE SCHOOLMr DAVIDSON (Noosa—LP) (11.03 p.m.): All of us take our good health for granted andproceed to get on with our lives in an "it could never happen to me" atmosphere when we ...

Speech byBRUCE DAVIDSONMEMBER FOR NOOSAHansard 24 November 1999EQUITY AND FAIR TRADING (MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS) BILLMr DAVIDSON (Noosa—LP) (3.52 p.m.): The Minister for Equity and Fair Trading, theHonourable Judy Spence, introduced into this House the ...

Speech byBRUCE DAVIDSONMEMBER FOR NOOSAHansard 24 November 1999TRADE MEASUREMENT AMENDMENT BILLMr DAVIDSON (Noosa—LP) (4.52 p.m.): In rising to speak on the Trade MeasurementAmendment Bill, I firstly acknowledge that the amendments proposed appear ...

Speech byBRUCE DAVIDSONMEMBER FOR NOOSAHansard 30 November 1999RETIREMENT VILLAGES BILLMr DAVIDSON (Noosa—LP) (4.49 p.m.): There are 300 plus retirement villages spreadthroughout the length of Queensland, but the majority are situated here in the south-east ...

Speech byBRUCE DAVIDSONMEMBER FOR NOOSAHansard 9 June 1999INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS BILLMr DAVIDSON (Noosa—LP) (5.18 p.m.): In the Courier-Mail on Monday, 31 May, the Ministerfor Employment, Training and Industrial Relations said whilst photographed cuddling a ...

Speech byBRUCE DAVIDSONMEMBER FOR NOOSAHansard 26 August 1999QUEENSLAND BUILDING SERVICES AUTHORITY AMENDMENT BILLMr DAVIDSON (Noosa—LP) (12.09 p.m.): The building and construction industry is now the thirdbiggest industry in Queensland and, as such, its ...

Speech byBRUCE DAVIDSONMEMBER FOR NOOSAHansard 17 September 19991999 STATE BUDGETMr DAVIDSON (Noosa—LP) (4.32 p.m.): A sure sign of a Premier out of control is a Premierwho, when confronted by an almost insurmountable obstacle, runs around blaming everybody ...

Speech byBRUCE DAVIDSONMEMBER FOR NOOSAHansard 27 October 1999FORESTRY INDUSTRYMr DAVIDSON (Noosa—LP) (6.11 p.m.): I second the motion moved by the Leader of theOpposition. Shortly after the announcement of the regional forest agreement by the Premier and ...

Speech byHon. BRIANLITTLEPROUDMEMBER FOR WESTERN DOWNSHansard 25 August 1999ROAD TRANSPORT REFORM BILLHon. B. G. LITTLEPROUD (Western Downs—NPA) (5 p.m.): In rising to speak to the RoadTransport Reform Bill in the later stages of this debate, I acknowledge ...

Speech byHon. BRIANLITTLEPROUDMEMBER FOR WESTERN DOWNSHansard 15 September 1999PRIMARY INDUSTRIES LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLHon. B. G. LITTLEPROUD (Western Downs—NPA) (12.39 p.m.): At the outset, I point out thatthe Opposition is supporting the Bill. I note ...

Speech byHon. BRIANLITTLEPROUDMEMBER FOR WESTERN DOWNSHansard 17 September 19991999 STATE BUDGETHon. B. G. LITTLEPROUD (Western Downs—NPA) (12.19 p.m.): I welcome the opportunity totake part in this debate on the Budget. I want to comment on Budget Paper No. ...

Speech byHon. BRIANLITTLEPROUDMEMBER FOR WESTERN DOWNSHansard 27 October 1999APPROPRIATION BILLEstimates Committee DReportHon. B. G. LITTLEPROUD (Western Downs—NPA) (5.39 p.m.): I intend to direct my commentsto the Estimates of the Department of Environment ...

Speech byHon. BRIANLITTLEPROUDMEMBER FOR WESTERN DOWNSHansard 10 November 1999FAMILY SERVICES AMENDMENT BILLHon. B. G. LITTLEPROUD (Western Downs—NPA) (4.51 p.m.): In rising to speak to this Bill, it isnot surprising to note that both sides of the House ...

Speech byHon. BRIANLITTLEPROUDMEMBER FOR WESTERN DOWNSHansard 10 November 1999LIQUOR AMENDMENT BILLHon. B. G. LITTLEPROUD (Western Downs—NPA) (9.36 p.m.): In rising to support this Billproposed by the member for Toowoomba North, I see this debate as a ...

Speech byHon. BRIANLITTLEPROUDMEMBER FOR WESTERN DOWNSHansard 23 November 1999LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL (No. 2)Hon. B. G. LITTLEPROUD (Western Downs—NPA) (3.45 p.m.): There are three things that Iwant to raise in relation to the ...

Speech byHon. BRIANLITTLEPROUDMEMBER FOR WESTERN DOWNSHansard 24 November 1999HEALTH LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLHon. B. G. LITTLEPROUD (Western Downs—NPA) (11.39 a.m.): In rising to speak to this HealthLegislation Amendment Bill, I indicate that I will be ...

Speech byHon. BRIANLITTLEPROUDMEMBER FOR WESTERN DOWNSHansard 24 November 1999TRADE MEASUREMENT AMENDMENT BILLHon. B. G. LITTLEPROUD (Western Downs—NPA) (5.31 p.m.): During his speech, the memberfor Bulimba recalled some incidents relating to weights and ...

Speech byBRUCE DAVIDSONMEMBER FOR NOOSAHansard 23 March 1999AUCTIONEERS AND AGENTS COMMITTEE; MR D. KELLYMr DAVIDSON (Noosa—LP) (10.20 a.m.): The Opposition calls upon the Minister for FairTrading to explain her failure to act on high-level concerns about a ...

Speech byBRUCE DAVIDSONMEMBER FOR NOOSAHansard 23 March 1999EUMUNDI MARKETMr DAVIDSON (Noosa—LP) (7.10 p.m.): It gives me a great deal of pleasure to rise in thisHouse today to bring to the attention of all honourable members an occasion not only of some ...

Speech byBRUCE DAVIDSONMEMBER FOR NOOSAHansard 14 April 1999WORKCOVER QUEENSLAND AMENDMENT BILLMr DAVIDSON (Noosa—LP) (2.53 p.m.): Workers compensation in Queensland, albeitsomewhat restrictive, was originated in 1881, when a Bill was presented in the House ...

Speech byBRUCE DAVIDSONMEMBER FOR NOOSAHansard 27 April 1999AUCTIONEERS AND AGENTS COMMITTEE; MR D. KELLYMr DAVIDSON (Noosa—LP) (11.49 a.m.): Today in this House we have heard about andwitnessed the abhorrent interference by the Minister for Fair Trading in ...

Speech byBRUCE DAVIDSONMEMBER FOR NOOSAHansard 28 April 1999RETAIL SHOP LEASES AMENDMENT BILLMr DAVIDSON (Noosa—LP) (4.31 p.m.): I rise to speak to the Retail Shop Leases AmendmentBill 1999. In March 1998, I introduced this very Bill to the Chamber. The only ...

Speech byBRUCE DAVIDSONMEMBER FOR NOOSAHansard 28 April 1999PERFORMANCE OF MINISTERSMr DAVIDSON (Noosa—LP) (6.15 p.m.): Tonight I rise to speak in the debate on this motion tohighlight the disastrous performance of the Minister for Aboriginal and Torres ...

Speech byHon. BRIANLITTLEPROUDMEMBER FOR WESTERN DOWNSHansard 3 December 1999FORESTRY AMENDMENT BILLHon. B. G. LITTLEPROUD (Western Downs—NPA) (2.30 p.m.): When this Bill was beingdebated before the luncheon recess, I was intrigued to hear the Leader of the ...

Speech byHon. BRIANLITTLEPROUDMEMBER FOR WESTERN DOWNSHansard 8 December 1999WATER RESOURCES AMENDMENT BILLHon. B. G. LITTLEPROUD (Western Downs—NPA) (11.12 p.m.): In rising to speak to the WaterResources Amendment Bill 1999, I first want to make some ...

Speech byBRUCE DAVIDSONMEMBER FOR NOOSAHansard 2 March 1999MINISTER FOR FAIR TRADING, OFFICE FIT-OUTMr DAVIDSON (Noosa—LP) (12.11 p.m.): The Premier has not restored integrity to and publicfaith in the process of Government; he has removed them. It is ...

Speech byBRUCE DAVIDSONMEMBER FOR NOOSAHansard 4 March 1999BILLS OF SALE AND OTHER SECURITIES AMENDMENT BILLMr DAVIDSON (Noosa—LP) (5.07 p.m.): The Opposition is pleased to be able to support theGovernment on the Bills of Sale and Other Securities Amendment ...

Speech byBRUCE DAVIDSONMEMBER FOR NOOSAHansard 4 March 1999RESIDENTIAL TENANCIES AMENDMENT BILL (No. 2)Mr DAVIDSON (Noosa—LP) (5.13 p.m.): The Opposition will not oppose these amendments. Inher second-reading speech, the Minister recalled that the ...

Speech byHon. BRIANLITTLEPROUDMEMBER FOR WESTERN DOWNSHansard 1 December 1999ELECTORAL AMENDMENT BILLHon. B. G. LITTLEPROUD (Western Downs—NPA) (8.56 p.m.): I second the amendmentmoved by the honourable member for Warwick. Traditionally, in our contributions ...

Speech byBRUCE DAVIDSONMEMBER FOR NOOSAHansard 28 October 1999APPROPRIATION BILLEstimates Committee GReportMr DAVIDSON (Noosa—LP) (3.12 p.m.): I rise to speak on the report of Estimates CommitteeG. Firstly, I acknowledge the efforts of the Research Director, ...

Speech byBRUCE DAVIDSONMEMBER FOR NOOSAHansard 27 May 1999COOLUM POLICE STATIONMr DAVIDSON (Noosa—LP) (7.18 p.m.): I bring to the attention of the House an issue of greatconcern to people in my electorate and, in particular, in Coolum. It has experienced ...

Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 28 July 1998ELECTION OF SPEAKERHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (11.55 a.m.): Mr Speaker, on behalf ofthe Government I congratulate you on the high office that you have achieved ...

Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 30 July 1998MOTION OF CONDOLENCETsunami Disaster, Papua New GuineaHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (10.02 a.m.), by leave, without notice: Imove—"That on behalf of all ...

Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 30 July 1998MOTION OF CONFIDENCEHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (2.41 a.m.), in reply: I offer my sincerethanks to all members for their contributions to the debate on this ...

Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 30 July 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTAddress of Welcome by Mr N. Bonner, AO Hon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier) (3.45 a.m.), by leave: The officialopening of the 49th Queensland ...

Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 30 July 1998NATIVE TITLE (QUEENSLAND) STATE PROVISIONS BILLHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (3.50 a.m.): I move—"That the Bill be now read a second time."For the last few years, ...

Speech byPAUL LUCAS, MLAMEMBER FOR LYTTONHansard 17 November 1998COMMISSIONS OF INQUIRY (FORDE INQUIRY—EVIDENCE) REGULATION 1998Disallowance of Statutory InstrumentMr LUCAS (Lytton—ALP) (3 p.m.): I note the considered views of the member for Gladstone ...

Speech byPAUL LUCAS, MLAMEMBER FOR LYTTONHansard 18 November 1998TRANSPORT LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL (No. 2)Mr LUCAS (Lytton—ALP) (12 p.m.): I rise to support the Bill before the House that wasintroduced by my colleague the Minister for Transport and Main ...

Speech byPAUL LUCAS, MLAMEMBER FOR LYTTONHansard 19 November 1998MULGRAVE BY-ELECTION Mr LUCAS (Lytton—ALP) (10.24 a.m.): The day before yesterday in this House we heard themember for Tablelands and the One Nation Party bleating about the allocation of Labor ...

Speech byHon. P. BRADDYMEMBER FOR KEDRONHansard 17 September 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTIndustrial Relations Task ForceHon. P. J. BRADDY (Kedron—ALP) (Minister for Employment, Training and Industrial Relations)(9.39 a.m.), by leave: In August, I announced the ...

Speech byHon. P. BRADDYMEMBER FOR KEDRONHansard 21 October 1998UNEMPLOYMENTHon. P. J. BRADDY (Kedron—ALP) (Minister for Employment, Training and Industrial Relations)(6.18 p.m.): I rise in this House in response to the motion moved by the honourable member ...

Speech byHon. P. BRADDYMEMBER FOR KEDRONHansard 22 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee FReportHon. P. J. BRADDY (Kedron—ALP) (Minister for Employment, Training and Industrial ...

Speech byHon. P. BRADDYMEMBER FOR KEDRONHansard 22 October 1998MIGATE Skills CentreHon. P. J. BRADDY (Kedron—ALP) (Minister for Employment, Training and Industrial Relations)(7.15 p.m.): I rise to clarify my answers given in Parliament today concerning the ...

Speech byHon. P. BRADDYMEMBER FOR KEDRONHansard 10 November 1998TRADING (ALLOWABLE HOURS) AMENDMENT BILLHon. P. J. BRADDY (Kedron—ALP) (Minister for Employment, Training and Industrial Relations)(12.31 p.m.): I move—"That the Bill be now read a second ...

Speech byMr P. PURCELLMEMBER FOR BULIMBAHansard 27 August 1998WORKPLACE RELATIONS AMENDMENT BILL Mr PURCELL (Bulimba—ALP) (3.31 p.m.): In welcoming our visitors from Japan, I would like tosay that, along with the Japanese workers, Australian workers are some ...

Speech byMrs NITACUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR BUNDABERGHansard 10 November 1998NATIVE TITLE (QUEENSLAND) STATE PROVISIONS AMENDMENT BILL (No. 2)Mrs NITA CUNNINGHAM (Bundaberg— ALP) (10.05 p.m.): We have heard a lot of divisive andalmost hysterical debate on this ...

Speech byMr P. PURCELLMEMBER FOR BULIMBAHansard 4 August 1998WORKERS COMPENSATIONMr PURCELL (Bulimba—ALP) (6.15 p.m.): It gives me great pleasure to second the Minister'samendment to the motion and to speak to it. I cannot do that without commenting on what ...

Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 28 July 1998ELECTION OF SPEAKERHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (10.41 a.m): I welcome all members tothe Forty-ninth Parliament. It is my privilege and honour to nominate the ...

Speech byHon. P. BRADDYMEMBER FOR KEDRONHansard 11 November 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTApprenticeships and TraineeshipsHon. P. J. BRADDY (Kedron—ALP) (Minister for Employment, Training and Industrial Relations)(9.43 a.m.), by leave: One of the key employment ...

Speech byMIKE REYNOLDSMEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLEHansard 17 September 1998THE STRAND, TOWNSVILLE Mr REYNOLDS (Townsville—ALP) (10.26 p.m.): The Strand in Townsville is destined to becomeone of Australia's top city beachfronts. Last Monday, Townsville Mayor Tony ...

Speech byMrs NITACUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR BUNDABERGHansard 20 October 1998BUNDABERG ELECTORATEMrs NITA CUNNINGHAM (Bundaberg— ALP) (10.24 a.m.): My electorate of Bundaberg wasrecently fortunate to be the fourth centre in Queensland to host a Community Cabinet ...

Speech byMr N. ROBERTSMEMBER FOR NUDGEEHansard 10 November 1998AUSTA ELECTRIC; NATIONAL COMPETITION POLICYMr ROBERTS (Nudgee—ALP) (10.28 a.m.): The Labor Party has a clearly defined policy toreconstitute AUSTA by reamalgamating the separate generation ...

Speech byPHIL REEVESMEMBER FOR MANSFIELDHansard 6 August 1998SISTER M. CONWAYMr REEVES (Mansfield—ALP) (10.10 a.m.): My achievement of being the first student of StCatherine's Primary School, Wishart, to enter politics and the Parliament pales into ...

Speech byPHIL REEVESMEMBER FOR MANSFIELDHansard 26 August 1998EMPLOYERS ASSISTANCE PTY LTDMr REEVES (Mansfield—ALP) (10.27 a.m.): I wish to inform the House of a letter that I receivedfrom a company calling itself Employers Assistance Pty Ltd. This company is ...

Speech byPHIL REEVESMEMBER FOR MANSFIELDHansard 26 August 1998ATHLETES WITH DISABILITIESMr REEVES (Mansfield—ALP) (7.19 p.m.): I wish to inform the House of an article written byJohn MacDonald as his Monday Viewpoint in the Australian newspaper on 17 August . ...

Speech byPHIL REEVESMEMBER FOR MANSFIELDHansard 27 August 1998WORKPLACE RELATIONS AMENDMENT BILLMr REEVES (Mansfield—ALP) (4.47 p.m.): After listening to a speech such as that, I wonderwhom the coalminers at Emerald believe represents them. The enterprise ...

Speech byPHIL REEVESMEMBER FOR MANSFIELDHansard 27 August 1998 MANSFIELD ELECTORATEMr REEVES (Mansfield—ALP) (2.20 a.m.): Today I stand to defend the suburb my electorate isnamed after, Mansfield, from a vicious attack by the councillor for Chandler, Michael ...

Speech byPHIL REEVESMEMBER FOR MANSFIELDHansard 16 September 1998CENSURE OF MINISTER FOR HEALTHMr REEVES (Mansfield—ALP) (6.40 p.m.): In rising to support the amendment, I wish tohighlight the new services to be provided to the people of Maryborough. As part ...

Speech byPHIL REEVESMEMBER FOR MANSFIELDHansard 18 September 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILLAPPROPRIATION BILLMr REEVES (Mansfield—ALP) (12.14 p.m.): It gives me great pride to rise and speak in supportof the first-class Budget that was delivered by the ...

Speech byPHIL REEVESMEMBER FOR MANSFIELDHansard 20 October 1998MANSFIELD ELECTORATE Mr REEVES (Mansfield—ALP) (10.12 a.m.): I am pleased to inform the House that, contrary tomedia speculation at the time of the court case, I am still here and here to stay to ...

Speech byPHIL REEVESMEMBER FOR MANSFIELDHansard 20 October 1998TABCORP Mr REEVES (Mansfield—ALP) (7.08 p.m.): I rise to bring to the attention of the House a burningissue which threatens to corrupt the club industry throughout Queensland. For years we saw ...

Speech byPHIL REEVESMEMBER FOR MANSFIELDHansard 21 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee CReport Mr REEVES (Mansfield—ALP) (5.04 p.m.) I am pleased to rise to speak to the report ...

Speech byPHIL REEVESMEMBER FOR MANSFIELDHansard 22 October 1998YOUTH ALLOWANCEMr REEVES (Mansfield—ALP) (10.28 a.m.): I want to talk about a young man, 18 years of age,named Brett from my electorate. Brett left school less than a year ago and has worked most ...

Speech byPHIL REEVESMEMBER FOR MANSFIELDHansard 22 October 1998PRIVATISATION OF TABMr REEVES (Mansfield—ALP) (6.44 p.m.): I am extremely happy to support the amendmentproposed by the member for Gladstone and, dare I say it—I do not think even I believe this—I ...

Speech byPHIL REEVESMEMBER FOR MANSFIELDHansard 22 October 1998ROCHEDALE LANDFILL SITEMr REEVES (Mansfield—ALP) (7.20 p.m.): I rise tonight to inform the House of therequirements that the Environment Department has imposed on the Brisbane City Council in ...

Speech byPHIL REEVESMEMBER FOR MANSFIELDHansard 4 August 1998ADDRESS IN REPLYMr REEVES (Mansfield—ALP) (2.30 p.m.): It is with pleasure that I second the motion for theadoption of the Address in Reply moved by my colleague the member for Bundaberg. I ...

Speech byPETER WELLINGTONMEMBER FOR NICKLINHansard 5 August 1998SPORTING SHOOTERSMr WELLINGTON (Nicklin—IND) (6.21 p.m.): I rise to second the Minister's amendment, whichshows clearly that there was no intention to disband the ministerial advisory panel. ...

Speech byPETER WELLINGTONMEMBER FOR NICKLINHansard 20 October 1998EDUCATION FUNDINGMr WELLINGTON (Nicklin—IND) (10.28 a.m.): On 8 October I attended the Maleny State HighSchool Parents and Citizens Association meeting, at which the association requested that ...

Speech byPETER WELLINGTONMEMBER FOR NICKLINHansard 21 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee DReportMr WELLINGTON (Nicklin—IND) (5.55 p.m.): I stand today to speak to the report of ...

Speech byPETER WELLINGTONMEMBER FOR NICKLINHansard 21 October 1998ASSOCIATION OF INDEPENDENT RETIREES, BLACKALL RANGE BRANCHMr WELLINGTON (Nicklin—IND) (7.15 p.m.): In September I was privileged to attend theinaugural meeting of the Blackall Range Branch of ...

Speech byPETER WELLINGTONMEMBER FOR NICKLINHansard 11 November 1998NATIVE TITLE (QUEENSLAND) STATE PROVISIONS AMENDMENT BILL (No. 2)Mr WELLINGTON (Nicklin—IND) (11.40 a.m.): I have listened to hours of debate on the NativeTitle (Queensland) State Provisions ...

Speech byPETER WELLINGTONMEMBER FOR NICKLINHansard 11 November 1998CITIZENS' INITIATED REFERENDUM (CONSTITUTION AMENDMENT) BILLMr WELLINGTON (Nicklin—IND) (10.42 p.m.), in reply: Before I accept the umpire's decisionand walk, let me say that, even if this ...

Speech byPETER WELLINGTONMEMBER FOR NICKLINHansard 17 November 1998HEALTH AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr WELLINGTON (Nicklin—IND) (3.57 p.m.): I rise to speak in support of the Health and OtherLegislation Amendment Bill. I note that the member for ...

Speech byPHIL REEVESMEMBER FOR MANSFIELDHansard 10 November 1998PRIVATISATION OF TABMr REEVES (Mansfield—ALP) (6.30 p.m.): Tonight I rise to support the amendment moved bythe Premier. The amazing aspect of this debate is that those opposite are trying to give ...

Speech byPETER WELLINGTONMEMBER FOR NICKLINHansard 18 November 1998BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY (PORTABLE LONG SERVICE LEAVE) AMENDMENTBILL Mr WELLINGTON (Nicklin—IND) (5.11 p.m.): I rise to speak in support of the Building andConstruction Industry ...

Speech byPETER WELLINGTONMEMBER FOR NICKLINHansard 18 November 1998PRIVILEGEComments by Member for Burleigh Mr WELLINGTON (Nicklin—IND) (10.15 a.m.): I rise on a matter of privilege in relation tocomments made by me that were raised by the member for ...

Speech byPETER WELLINGTONMEMBER FOR NICKLINHansard 19 November 1998DAIRY INDUSTRY AMENDMENT BILL Mr WELLINGTON (Nicklin—IND) (2.39 p.m.): I rise to speak to the Dairy Industry AmendmentBill 1998. Since the 13 June election, I have attended many meetings in ...

Speech byPETER WELLINGTONMEMBER FOR NICKLINHansard 19 November 1998PRIMARY INDUSTRIES LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr WELLINGTON (Nicklin—IND) (5.11 p.m.): In speaking to the Primary Industries RegulationAmendment Bill, I will limit my comments only to the ...

Speech byPHIL REEVESMEMBER FOR MANSFIELDHansard 17 September 1998LANG PARK GRAND FINALSMr REEVES (Mansfield—ALP) (10.12 a.m.): I rise to support the member for Nudgee and tospeak about the State League grand final to be played at Lang Park between Norths and ...

Speech byPETER WELLINGTONMEMBER FOR NICKLINHansard 18 November 1998UNIVERSITY OF THE SUNSHINE COAST BILL Mr WELLINGTON (Nicklin—IND) (11.30 p.m.): I rise to speak in support of the University of theSunshine Coast Bill 1998. In doing so, I recognise the ...

Speech byPHIL REEVESMEMBER FOR MANSFIELDHansard 12 November 1998HEALTH AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr REEVES (Mansfield—ALP) (5.16 p.m.): I have much pleasure in discussing this Health andOther Legislation Amendment Bill, which allows the transfer of ...

Speech byPHIL REEVESMEMBER FOR MANSFIELDHansard 18 November 1998TRANSPORT LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL (No. 2)Mr REEVES (Mansfield—ALP) (2.45 p.m.): I have much pleasure rising to speak to theTransport Legislation Amendment Bill. Before addressing aspects of ...

Speech byPHIL REEVESMEMBER FOR MANSFIELDHansard 18 November 1998TRADING (ALLOWABLE HOURS) AMENDMENT BILLMr REEVES (Mansfield—ALP) (9.52 p.m.): As a member of an electorate which is dominatedby the retail industry, I believe it is appropriate for me to talk on ...

Speech byPHIL REEVESMEMBER FOR MANSFIELDHansard 19 November 1998DEVELOPING HOUSING ESTATES Mr REEVES (Mansfield—ALP) (8.45 p.m.): I wish to speak about how developers establishhousing estates with no concerns other than to quickly sell the blocks in any way ...

Speech byMr. R. CONNORMEMBER FOR NERANGHansard 30 July 1998MOTION OF CONFIDENCEMr CONNOR (Nerang—LP) (7.30 p.m.): Mr Speaker, I congratulate you on your elevation to thathigh office. I am sure you will do a very good job. In debating this motion of confidence ...

Speech byMr. R. CONNORMEMBER FOR NERANGHansard 5 August 1998ADDRESS IN REPLYMr CONNOR (Nerang—LP) (12.49 p.m.): My speech will be in two parts. The first part relates towhat I believe is the worst case of maladministration and incompetence that I have seen in ...

Speech byMr. R. CONNORMEMBER FOR NERANGHansard 26 August 1998REVOCATION OF STATE FOREST AREASMr CONNOR (Nerang—LP) (2.53 p.m.): It gives me a great deal of satisfaction to support thismotion, because my first involvement with this matter goes back about two ...

Speech byMr. R. CONNORMEMBER FOR NERANGHansard 27 August 1998WORKPLACE RELATIONS AMENDMENT BILLMr CONNOR (Nerang—LP) (9.41 p.m.): I rise to speak to the Workplace Relations AmendmentBill 1998, but I wish particularly to speak generally about economic reform, ...

Speech byMr. R. CONNORMEMBER FOR NERANGHansard 16 September 1998TRANSPORT LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr CONNOR (Nerang—LP) (12 p.m.): I wish to raise an issue in relation to safety on a road inmy electorate. This road has been described as a killer road, both ...

Speech byMr. R. CONNORMEMBER FOR NERANGHansard 17 September 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILLAPPROPRIATION BILLMr CONNOR (Nerang—LP) (5.13 p.m.): I rise to speak, firstly, about the postponement of thefurther concessions on stamp duty for refinancing, the ...

Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 25 August 1998NATIVE TITLE (QUEENSLAND) STATE PROVISIONS BILLHon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (12.29 p.m.): TheOpposition will be supporting the Native Title ...

Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 26 August 1998GOODS AND SERVICES TAXHon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (10.17 a.m.): Day byday we are seeing the dishonesty of members opposite in respect of ...

Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 26 August 1998WORKPLACE RELATIONS AMENDMENT BILLHon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (4.23 p.m.):Listening to the honourable member who preceded me, it was clear ...

Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 27 August 1998FORDE INQUIRY; MR H. HEILPERNHon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (6.20 p.m.): Thesimple fact is that the primary concern of the Opposition remains ...

Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 27 August 1998PRIVATE MEMBERS' BILLSHon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (1.43 a.m.): I wasnot going to enter this debate, but some comments have been made by the ...

Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 15 September 1998PACIFIC MOTORWAYHon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (10.12 a.m.): Sincethis minority Labor Government limped into power there has been an ongoing ...

Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 16 September 1998PUBLIC SERVICE AMENDMENT BILLHon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (5.18 p.m.), in reply:I thank honourable members for their contribution to this ...

Speech byMr. R. CONNORMEMBER FOR NERANGHansard 10 November 1998PERSONAL EXPLANATIONNerang-Broadbeach RoadMr CONNOR (Nerang—LP) (10.14 a.m.), by leave: The Minister for Main Roads falsely allegedthat I made promises to my electorate about Nielsens Road. The ...

Speech byHon. RAY HOLLISMEMBER FOR REDCLIFFEHansard 28 July 1998ELECTION OF SPEAKERMr SPEAKER: Honourable members, it is indeed a great honour to be elected by my fellowparliamentarians to the office of Speaker. I thank this Parliament for electing me to this ...

Speech byHon. RAY HOLLISMEMBER FOR REDCLIFFEHansard 19 November 1998VALEDICTORYMr SPEAKER: Honourable members, my experiences of this place have changed quite a bitsince the election. I must say, though, that I have enjoyed the Parliament from this ...

Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 28 July 1998ELECTION OF SPEAKERHon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (10.51 a.m.): TheOpposition has given this particular matter a great deal of consideration in ...

Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 28 July 1998ELECTION OF SPEAKERHon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (11.56 a.m.): MrSpeaker, on behalf of the members of the Opposition in this place, I would like ...

Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 30 July 1998MOTION OF CONDOLENCETsunami Disaster, Papua New GuineaHon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (10.07 a.m.): Inseconding this motion, I join with the ...

Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 30 July 1998MOTION OF CONFIDENCE IN GOVERNMENT Hon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (11.07 a.m.): TheOpposition opposes the motion, but I will move an amendment ...

Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 5 August 1998ADDRESS IN REPLYHon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (11.30 a.m.): Firstly,I take this opportunity to thank the electors of Surfers Paradise, who on ...

Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 5 August 1998SPORTING SHOOTERSHon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (6.51 p.m.): I pointout to the Minister for Public Works that the reason the member for Keppel ...

Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 6 August 1998PUBLIC SERVICE AMENDMENT BILLHon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (10.01 a.m.): Imove—"That the Bill be now read a second time."Mr Fouras interjected. ...

Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 6 August 1998PRIVATE MEMBERS' BILLSHon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (6.53 p.m.): In theshort time left in this debate, I wish to correct some of the ...

Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 25 August 1998PERSONAL EXPLANATIONLegal IndemnityHon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (10.07 a.m.), byleave: I have been misrepresented by certain media reports ...

Speech byMr. R. CONNORMEMBER FOR NERANGHansard 21 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee AReport No. 2Mr CONNOR (Nerang—LP) (2.46 p.m.): I rise to speak in this debate, and to speak ...

Speech byMr. R. CONNORMEMBER FOR NERANGHansard 21 October 1998NERANG-BROADBEACH ROAD UPGRADEMr CONNOR (Nerang—LP) (7.02 p.m.): I raise the issue of the upgrade of the Nerang-Broadbeach Road within my electorate. Main Roads recently went through an expensive ...

Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 16 September 1998MR SPEAKER'S RULINGMotion of DissentHon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (5.48 p.m.): Imove—"That Mr Speaker's ruling that the Premier not be ...

Speech byMr. R. CONNORMEMBER FOR NERANGHansard 20 October 1998CJC INVESTIGATION INTO ALLEGATIONS OF MISCONDUCT BY MEMBER FOR NERANGMr CONNOR (Nerang—LP) (12.10 p.m.): I rise to inform this House that the CJC has finallyconducted its investigation concerning ...

Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 4 August 1998AMENDMENT TO STANDING ORDERS Hon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (10 a.m.): I supportthe comments by the member for Indooroopilly. In respect of the ...

Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 5 August 1998BRIZTRAMHon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (10.12 a.m.): Overthe past couple of weeks we have witnessed an absolute fiasco with regard to ...

Speech byMr S. SANTOROMEMBER FOR CLAYFIELDHansard 16 September 1998PUBLIC SERVICE AMENDMENT BILLMr SANTORO (Clayfield—LP) (3.59 p.m.): In nation's most talented people when they fearrising to support the Bill, it must be said that, in that they will be sacked ...

Speech byMr S. SANTOROMEMBER FOR CLAYFIELDHansard 18 September 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILLAPPROPRIATION BILLMr SANTORO (Clayfield—LP) (11.55 a.m.): creation of the coalition Government. Suffice it toIn this contribution to the second-reading debate ...

Speech byMr S. SANTOROMEMBER FOR CLAYFIELDHansard 20 October 1998BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY (PORTABLE LONG SERVICE LEAVE) AMENDMENTBILLMr SANTORO: The Opposition will be sought no mandate to amend this Act ofopposing most strenuously the amendments ...

Speech byMr S. SANTOROMEMBER FOR CLAYFIELDHansard 20 October 1998LECKIE ROAD CONNECTIONMr SANTORO (Clayfield—LP) (7.03 p.m.): I haste and diligence in terms of maintainingwish to this evening raise an issue which, that commitment and the decision by ...

Speech byMr S. SANTOROMEMBER FOR CLAYFIELDHansard 21 October 1998UNEMPLOYMENTMr SANTORO (Clayfield—LP) (6.38 p.m.): journey claims and to throw out the workersTonight we have heard again a very clear outline compensation reforms which will again force upof ...

Speech byMr S. SANTOROMEMBER FOR CLAYFIELDHansard 22 October 1998LECKIE ROAD CONNECTION; AIRPORT MOTORWAYMr SANTORO (Clayfield—LP) (7.01 p.m.): I During all of that battle, the honourablewish to talk tonight about the decision by the member for Chermside, who ...

Speech byMr S. SANTOROMEMBER FOR CLAYFIELDHansard 10 November 1998PRIVATISATION OF TABMr SANTORO (Clayfield—LP) (6.45 p.m.): It racing industry. All that I can say is that, in racingis a real pleasure to be able to participate in this terms, the Honourable ...

Speech byMr S. SANTOROMEMBER FOR CLAYFIELDHansard 22 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee FReport No. 1Mr SANTORO (Clayfield—LP) (3.11 p.m.): It restructure of TAFE. The Minister assured ...

Speech byMr S. SANTOROMEMBER FOR CLAYFIELDHansard 10 November 1998LECKIE ROAD TRANSPORT CONNECTION; CITY/VALLEY BYPASSMr SANTORO (Clayfield—LP) (12.05 p.m.): of a major road being constructed through primeToday I wish to raise in this contribution a series ...

Speech byMr S. SANTOROMEMBER FOR CLAYFIELDHansard 11 November 1998NATIVE TITLE (QUEENSLAND) STATE PROVISIONS AMENDMENT BILL (No. 2)Mr SANTORO (Clayfield—LP) (12.18 p.m.): reality, have a detrimental impact on jobs. It is aOver the past six years, native title ...

Speech byMr S. SANTOROMEMBER FOR CLAYFIELDHansard 17 November 1998TRAINING FOR MATURE-AGE WORKERSMr SANTORO (Clayfield—LP) (6 p.m.): I admissions and/or omissions in this report. I willmove— continue with Dr Smith's disclaimers relating to thedata upon which ...

Speech byMr S. SANTOROMEMBER FOR CLAYFIELDHansard 18 November 1998TRANSPORT LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL (No. 2)Mr SANTORO (Clayfield—LP) (12.55 p.m.): It political reasons. I oppose some of the attitudesis a pleasure to participate in a debate which expressed ...

Speech byMr S. SANTOROMEMBER FOR CLAYFIELDHansard 18 November 1998SUPREME COURT OF QUEENSLAND ACT AND ANOTHER ACT AMENDMENT BILLMr Schwarten: No. It used to be RockyMr SANTORO (Clayfield—LP) (10.20 p.m.):This Bill, which makes machinery amendments to North. ...

Speech byMr S. SANTOROMEMBER FOR CLAYFIELDHansard 18 November 1998TRADING (ALLOWABLE HOURS) AMENDMENT BILLMr SANTORO (Clayfield—LP) (9.49 p.m.): On Because Boxing Day 1998 was not gazettedbehalf of the Opposition, I am pleased tonight to as a public holiday ...

Speech bySHAUN NELSONMEMBER FOR TABLELANDSHansard 30 July 1998MOTION OF CONFIDENCE Mr NELSON (Tablelands—ONP) (12.40 p.m.): Isn't it good to see that this House is upholdingthat tradition already! I am ashamed to be here because of the actions of those on my ...

Speech bySHAUN NELSONMEMBER FOR TABLELANDSHansard 4 August 1998AMENDMENT TO STANDING ORDERSMr NELSON (Tablelands—ONP) (10.25 a.m.): One Nation opposes this motion on the groundsthat it does not coincide with the Premier's stance on improving the decorum of ...

Speech byMr S. SANTOROMEMBER FOR CLAYFIELDHansard 5 August 1998USER CHOICE TRAINING FUNDINGMr SANTORO (Clayfield—LP) (10.28 a.m.): A few minutes ago, in common with all otherMinisters opposite, the Honourable the Minister for Training sought to rewrite ...

Speech byMr S. SANTOROMEMBER FOR CLAYFIELDHansard 25 August 1998CITY/VALLEY BYPASSMr SANTORO (Clayfield—LP) (7.15 p.m.): properties; the possible divergence of much ofTonight I wish to briefly raise an issue that is of the extra traffic off the bypass network ...

Speech byMr S. SANTOROMEMBER FOR CLAYFIELDHansard 26 August 1998WORKPLACE RELATIONS AMENDMENT BILLMr SANTORO (Clayfield—LP) (3.04 p.m.): During this speech and during theThe Opposition strongly and—dare I say contributions which will be made by others on ...

Speech byMr S. SANTOROMEMBER FOR CLAYFIELDHansard 15 September 1998PRIVILEGE Member for ClayfieldMr SANTORO (Clayfield—LP) (9.32 a.m.): I The Hansard record shows that I did not seekrise on a point of privilege suddenly arising. This is to prevent the report ...

Speech byMr S. SANTOROMEMBER FOR CLAYFIELDHansard 16 September 1998ASIAWEEK MAGAZINEMr SANTORO (Clayfield—LP) (10.14 a.m.): As part of the arrangement with AsiaWeek,On 26 August the Minister for Employment, the department received 500 run-ons of theTraining ...

Speech byHon. RUSSELL COOPERMEMBER FOR CROWS NESTHansard 19 November 1998PRIMARY INDUSTRIES LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLHon. T. R. COOPER (Crows Nest—NPA) (4.02 p.m.): This Bill amends a number of primaryindustries Acts and I will address each of those Acts. I ...

Speech byHon. RUSSELL COOPERMEMBER FOR CROWS NESTHansard 19 November 1998TARIFF PROTECTION, SUGAR INDUSTRYHon. T. R. COOPER (Crows Nest—NPA) (6.18 p.m.): I feel like a Valium, too. I move thefollowing amendment to the amendment moved by the Minister for ...

Speech byMr S. SANTOROMEMBER FOR CLAYFIELDHansard 30 July 1998MOTION OF CONFIDENCEMr SANTORO (Clayfield—LP) (4.32 p.m.): I the minds and the consciousness of the peoplerise to oppose the motion moved by the living in that part of the electorate. Honourable ...

Speech byMr S. SANTOROMEMBER FOR CLAYFIELDHansard 4 August 1998DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT, TRAINING AND INDUSTRIAL RELATIONSMr SANTORO (Clayfield—LP) (11.30 a.m.): We have seen many sackings andToday I wish to talk about change that is dismissals. Certainly, ...

Speech byMr S. SANTOROMEMBER FOR CLAYFIELDHansard 4 August 1998WORKERS COMPENSATIONMr SANTORO (Clayfield—LP) (5.54 p.m.): I be this way, given the sad and sorry financialmove— mess in which the fund was found to be. "That this House— The coalition in ...

Speech byMr S. SANTOROMEMBER FOR CLAYFIELDHansard 4 August 1998LECKIE ROAD CONNECTIONMr SANTORO (Clayfield—LP) (7.19 p.m.): Mr maintained residential standards and maintainedDeputy Speaker, may I take this opportunity to the residential amenity of my ...

Speech bySHAUN NELSONMEMBER FOR TABLELANDSHansard 5 August 1998IPSWICH CITY COUNCILMr NELSON (Tablelands—ONP) (10.25 a.m.): Last night in the City of Ipswich we saw anotherhammer blow to the rights of individuals to freedom of speech in this great democracy. ...

Speech bySHAUN NELSONMEMBER FOR TABLELANDSHansard 6 August 1998MILLAA MILLAA HOTEL FIREMr NELSON (Tablelands—ONP) (10.20 a.m.): I would like to inform the House that last night anhistoric landmark in the Tablelands electorate, the Millaa Millaa Hotel, burnt ...

Speech bySHAUN NELSONMEMBER FOR TABLELANDSHansard 6 August 1998PRIVATE MEMBERS' BILLSMr NELSON (Tablelands—ONP) (6.36 p.m.): I rise to speak in this debate on behalf of OneNation. The motion moved by the member for Indooroopilly is of legitimate concern to ...

Speech bySHAUN NELSONMEMBER FOR TABLELANDSHansard 25 August 1998PREMIER'S OVERSEAS TRIPMr NELSON (Tablelands—ONP) (11.50 a.m.): I will address that issue later with the peopleoutside.At a time when Australia needs to be seen as strong and united, standing ...

Speech bySHAUN NELSONMEMBER FOR TABLELANDSHansard 26 August 1998SCHOOL-BASED MANAGEMENTMr NELSON (Tablelands—ONP) (6.35 p.m.): Let me just put one myth to bed right now. TheLeading Schools program was not confined to coalition electorates. The electorate of ...

Speech bySHAUN NELSONMEMBER FOR TABLELANDSHansard 26 August 1998NATIVE TITLE (QUEENSLAND) STATE PROVISIONS BILLMr NELSON (Tablelands—ONP) (11.53 a.m.): I rise to speak to this Bill because it is incrediblyimportant to my electorate. We have seen a lot of ...

Speech byHon. RUSSELL COOPERMEMBER FOR CROWS NESTHansard 19 November 1998DAIRY INDUSTRY AMENDMENT BILLHon. T. R. COOPER (Crows Nest—NPA) (11.48 a.m.): The coalition supports the Bill before theHouse. In fact, we regard it as one of the most important pieces ...

Speech byMr S. SANTOROMEMBER FOR CLAYFIELDHansard 16 September 1998TRANSPORT LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr SANTORO (Clayfield—LP) (12.26 p.m.): I Minister in this place. I believe it is terriblyappreciate very much this opportunity to make a important that, ...

Speech bySHAUN NELSONMEMBER FOR TABLELANDSHansard 15 September 1998PERSONAL EXPLANATIONUse of Legislative Assembly Crest in AdvertisingMr NELSON (Tablelands—ONP) (10.07 a.m.), by leave: With regard to the use of theparliamentary crest in one of my local ...

Speech bySHAUN NELSONMEMBER FOR TABLELANDSHansard 27 August 1998IRVINEBANKMr NELSON (Tablelands—ONP) (2.22 a.m.) I rise to speak on behalf of the people of the smallcommunity of Irvinebank, which is located in my electorate. They are endeavouring to get a ...

Speech byHon. ANNA BLIGHMEMBER FOR SOUTH BRISBANEHansard 11 March 1999CHILD PROTECTION BILLHon. A. M. BLIGH (South Brisbane—ALP) (Minister for Families, Youth and Community Careand Minister for Disability Services) (12.06 p.m.), in reply: A number of speakers ...

Speech byHon. ANNA BLIGHMEMBER FOR SOUTH BRISBANEHansard 24 March 1999FAMILY SERVICES AMENDMENT BILLHon. A. M. BLIGH (South Brisbane—ALP) (Minister for Families, Youth and Community Careand Minister for Disability Services) (12.07 p.m.): I move—"That the Bill ...

Speech byHon. ANNA BLIGHMEMBER FOR SOUTH BRISBANEHansard 24 March 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTJigsaw Queensland Incorporated; Mr B. PennyHon. A. M. BLIGH (South Brisbane—ALP) (Minister for Families, Youth and Community Careand Minister for Disability Services) ...

Speech byHon. ANNA BLIGHMEMBER FOR SOUTH BRISBANEHansard 25 March 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTDisability FundingHon. A. M. BLIGH (South Brisbane—ALP) (Minister for Families, Youth and Community Careand Minister for Disability Services) (9.58 a.m.), by leave: The ...

Speech byHon. ANNA BLIGHMEMBER FOR SOUTH BRISBANEHansard 15 April 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTUnmet Need in Disability ServicesHon. A. M. BLIGH (South Brisbane—ALP) (Minister for Families, Youth and Community Careand Minister for Disability Services) (9.55 ...

Speech byHon. ANNA BLIGHMEMBER FOR SOUTH BRISBANEHansard 27 April 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTYouth DetentionHon. A. M. BLIGH (South Brisbane—ALP) (Minister for Families, Youth and Community Careand Minister for Disability Services) (9.55 a.m.), by leave: I am ...

Speech byHon. ANNA BLIGHMEMBER FOR SOUTH BRISBANEHansard 25 May 1999WEAPONS AMENDMENT BILLHon. A. M. BLIGH (South Brisbane—ALP) (Minister for Families, Youth and Community Careand Minister for Disability Services) (10.24 p.m.): In common with most members of ...

Speech byHon. ANNA BLIGHMEMBER FOR SOUTH BRISBANEHansard 26 May 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTCASH AwardHon. A. M. BLIGH (South Brisbane—ALP) (Minister for Families, Youth and Community Careand Minister for Disability Services) (10.03 a.m.), by leave: Today I wish ...

Speech byHon. ANNA BLIGHMEMBER FOR SOUTH BRISBANEHansard 28 October 1999APPROPRIATION BILLEstimates Committee GReportHon. A. M. BLIGH (South Brisbane—ALP) (Minister for Families, Youth and Community Careand Minister for Disability Services) (3.59 p.m.): I am ...

Speech byHon. ANNA BLIGHMEMBER FOR SOUTH BRISBANEHansard 11 November 1999FAMILY SERVICES AMENDMENT BILLHon. A. M. BLIGH (South Brisbane—ALP) (Minister for Families, Youth and Community Careand Minister for Disability Services) (11.30 a.m.), in reply: I would ...

Speech byHon. ANNA BLIGHMEMBER FOR SOUTH BRISBANEHansard 12 November 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTSecuring the Care SeminarHon. A. M. BLIGH (South Brisbane—ALP) (Minister for Families, Youth and Community Careand Minister for Disability Services) (9.40 a.m.), by ...

Speech byHon. ANNA BLIGHMEMBER FOR SOUTH BRISBANEHansard 12 November 1999DOMESTIC VIOLENCE (FAMILY PROTECTION) AMENDMENT BILLHon. A. M. BLIGH (South Brisbane—ALP) (Minister for Families, Youth and Community Careand Minister for Disability Services) (10.35 ...

Speech byHon. ANNA BLIGHMEMBER FOR SOUTH BRISBANEHansard 24 November 1999PERSONS CONVICTED OF OFFENCES AGAINST CHILDRENHon. A. M. BLIGH (South Brisbane—ALP) (Minister for Families, Youth and Community Careand Minister for Disability Services) (6.20 p.m.): ...

Speech byHon. ANNA BLIGHMEMBER FOR SOUTH BRISBANEHansard 24 November 1999URBAN WATERWAYS: NORMAN CREEKHon. A. M. BLIGH (South Brisbane—ALP) (Minister for Families, Youth and Community Careand Minister for Disability Services) (11.10 p.m.): I rise to express ...

Speech byHon. ANNA BLIGHMEMBER FOR SOUTH BRISBANEHansard 8 June 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTForde InquiryHon. A. M. BLIGH (South Brisbane—ALP) (Minister for Families, Youth and Community Careand Minister for Disability Services) (10.09 a.m.), by leave: I table ...

Speech byHon. ANNA BLIGHMEMBER FOR SOUTH BRISBANEHansard 8 June 1999DOMESTIC VIOLENCE (FAMILY PROTECTION) AMENDMENT BILLHon. A. M. BLIGH (South Brisbane—ALP) (Minister for Families, Youth and Community Careand Minister for Disability Services) (2.46 p.m.): I ...

Speech byHon. ANNA BLIGHMEMBER FOR SOUTH BRISBANEHansard 11 June 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTYouth DetentionHon. A. M. BLIGH (South Brisbane—ALP) (Minister for Families, Youth and Community Careand Minister for Disability Services) (9.50 a.m.), by leave: In ...

Speech byHon. ANNA BLIGHMEMBER FOR SOUTH BRISBANEHansard 20 July 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTDisability Access WeekHon. A. M. BLIGH (South Brisbane—ALP) (Minister for Families, Youth and Community Careand Minister for Disability Services) (10.06 a.m.), by leave: ...

Speech byHon. ANNA BLIGHMEMBER FOR SOUTH BRISBANEHansard 21 July 1999CHILD ABUSE; FORDE INQUIRY RECOMMENDATIONSHon. A. M. BLIGH (South Brisbane—ALP) (Minister for Families, Youth and Community Careand Minister for Disability Services) (6.18 p.m.): I move the ...

Speech byHon. ANNA BLIGHMEMBER FOR SOUTH BRISBANEHansard 17 August 1999CENSURE OF MEMBER FOR IPSWICHHon. A. M. BLIGH (South Brisbane—ALP) (6.40 p.m.) I rise to support the amendment beforethe House and, frankly, to condemn the motion that the Opposition has ...

Speech byHon. ANNA BLIGHMEMBER FOR SOUTH BRISBANEHansard 19 August 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTCootharinga Society of North QueenslandHon. A. M. BLIGH (South Brisbane—ALP) (Minister for Families, Youth and Community Careand Minister for Disability Services) (10 ...

Speech byHon. ANNA BLIGHMEMBER FOR SOUTH BRISBANEHansard 25 August 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTForde InquiryHon. A. M. BLIGH (South Brisbane—ALP) (Minister for Families, Youth and Community Careand Minister for Disability Services) (9.56 a.m.), by leave: Today I ...

Speech byMr ALLAN GRICE, OAMMEMBER FOR BROADWATERHansard 11 November 1999PUBLIC SECTOR ETHICS AMENDMENT BILLMr GRICE (Broadwater—NPA) (9.45 p.m.): I find it richly ironic that tonight we are debating asmall Bill which has next to no powers, aimed at promoting ...

Speech byMr ALLAN GRICE, OAMMEMBER FOR BROADWATERHansard 24 November 1999TRADE MEASUREMENT AMENDMENT BILLMr GRICE (Broadwater—NPA) (5.35 p.m.): This Trade Measurement Amendment Bill 1991 is alegislative change that is necessary to keep the State's trade ...

Speech byHon. ANNA BLIGHMEMBER FOR SOUTH BRISBANEHansard 3 March 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTPetford Training FarmHon. A. M. BLIGH (South Brisbane—ALP) (Minister for Families, Youth and Community Careand Minister for Disability Services) (10.07 a.m.), by leave: ...

Speech byHon. ANNA BLIGHMEMBER FOR SOUTH BRISBANEHansard 4 March 1999ADOPTION OF CHILDREN (HAGUE CONVENTION ON INTERCOUNTRY ADOPTION) AMENDMENTBILLHon. A. M. BLIGH (South Brisbane—ALP) (Minister for Families, Youth and Community Careand Minister for ...

Speech byHon. ANNA BLIGHMEMBER FOR SOUTH BRISBANEHansard 4 March 1999HEINER DOCUMENTSHon. A. M. BLIGH (South Brisbane—ALP) (Minister for Families, Youth and Community Careand Minister for Disability Services) (6.20 p.m.): I second the amendment moved by the ...

Speech byMr W. BAUMANNMEMBER FOR ALBERTHansard 25 August 1999NATURELINK GOLD COAST CABLEWAYMr BAUMANN (Albert—NPA) (11.09 p.m.): Recently, the Cairns Skyrail was rightly judged theState's best tourist attraction. That title has been won quite regularly by ...

Speech byMr W. BAUMANNMEMBER FOR ALBERTHansard 10 November 1999COACHTRANSMr BAUMANN (Albert—NPA) (11.18 p.m.): I bring to the attention of the House the plight ofpensioners living in a couple of the northern areas of the Gold Coast which form part of my ...

Speech byBILL D'ARCY, MLAMEMBER FOR WOODRIDGEHansard 13 April 1998MOTION OF CONDOLENCEDeath of Mr D. J. SherringtonMr D'ARCY (Woodridge—ALP) (9.53 a.m.): I rise to express my condolences to the Sherringtonfamily. I am the only member who served with Doug ...

Speech byBILL D'ARCY, MLAMEMBER FOR WOODRIDGEHansard 26 August 1999COASTAL MANAGEMENTMr D'ARCY (Woodridge—ALP) (7.03 p.m.): I rise to again deplore the loss of mangroves andwetlands in south-east Queensland. Instead of containing wetlands under current ...

Speech byMr W. BAUMANNMEMBER FOR ALBERTHansard 15 April 1999WORKCOVER QUEENSLAND AMENDMENT BILLMr BAUMANN (Albert—NPA) (9.33 p.m.): In speaking against the WorkCover QueenslandAmendment Bill I want to concentrate on this Labor Government's imposts on the ...

Speech byHon. ANNA BLIGHMEMBER FOR SOUTH BRISBANEHansard 26 May 1999STOLEN GENERATIONHon. A. M. BLIGH (South Brisbane—ALP) (Minister for Families, Youth and Community Careand Minister for Disability Services) (12.44 p.m.): I wish to pay tribute to the ...

Speech byHon. ANNA BLIGHMEMBER FOR SOUTH BRISBANEHansard 28 October 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTQueensland Child Care Strategic Plan 2000–2005Hon. A. M. BLIGH (South Brisbane—ALP) (Minister for Families, Youth and Community Careand Minister for Disability ...

Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 2 March 1999MOTION OF CONDOLENCEDeaths of Mr R. T. McLean, MLA, and Mr L. J. Yewdale, MLA Mr FELDMAN (Caboolture—ONP) (10.27 a.m.): I did not know personally either of these twohonourable gentlemen, Ron McLean ...

Speech byMr R. QUINNMEMBER FOR MERRIMACHansard 24 November 1999PERSONS CONVICTED OF OFFENCES AGAINST CHILDRENMr QUINN (Merrimac—LP) (Deputy Leader of the Liberal Party) (6.45 p.m.): I am delighted toparticipate in the debate on this motion tonight. I ...

Speech byMr R. QUINNMEMBER FOR MERRIMACHansard 8 December 1999EDUCATION AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr QUINN (Merrimac—LP) (Deputy Leader of the Liberal Party) (12.57 p.m.): The Opposition willbe supporting this legislation. It is mainly technical in ...

Speech byHon. BRIANLITTLEPROUDMEMBER FOR WESTERN DOWNSHansard 10 March 1999CHILD PROTECTION BILLHon. B. G. LITTLEPROUD (Western Downs—NPA) (2.56 p.m.): In rising to speak to the ChildProtection Bill 1999, I wish to address three issues. Firstly, a member ...

Speech byHon. BRIANLITTLEPROUDMEMBER FOR WESTERN DOWNSHansard 10 March 1999CORRECTIVE SERVICES AND PENALTIES AND SENTENCES AMENDMENT BILLHon. B. G. LITTLEPROUD (Western Downs—NPA) (9.33 p.m.): I am pleased to follow themember for Crows Nest in this debate. ...

Speech byHon. BRIANLITTLEPROUDMEMBER FOR WESTERN DOWNSHansard 24 March 1999CORRECTIVE SERVICES LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLHon. B. G. LITTLEPROUD (Western Downs—NPA) (5.11 p.m.): There are two issues I will speakabout in relation to the Corrective Services ...

Speech byHon. BRIANLITTLEPROUDMEMBER FOR WESTERN DOWNSHansard 15 April 1999WORKCOVER QUEENSLAND AMENDMENT BILLHon. B. G. LITTLEPROUD (Western Downs—NPA) (3.15 p.m.): In rising to speak to thisWorkCover Queensland Amendment Bill, I am very conscious that, all ...

Speech byHon. BRIANLITTLEPROUDMEMBER FOR WESTERN DOWNSHansard 29 April 1999QUEENSLAND FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY AMENDMENT REGULATION (No. 1) 1999Disallowance of Statutory InstrumentHon. B. G. LITTLEPROUD (Western Downs—NPA) (11.27 p.m.): In rising to support ...

Speech byHon. BRIANLITTLEPROUDMEMBER FOR WESTERN DOWNSHansard 27 May 1999STATE DEVELOPMENT AND PUBLIC WORKS ORGANISATION AMENDMENT BILLHon. B. G. LITTLEPROUD (Western Downs—NPA) (4.32 p.m.): I rise to speak on the StateDevelopment and Public Works ...

Speech byHon. BRIANLITTLEPROUDMEMBER FOR WESTERN DOWNSHansard 11 June 1999INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS BILLMr LITTLEPROUD (Western Downs— NPA) (12.50 p.m.): It is interesting that I should follow themember for Kallangur in this debate, because he stated that this ...

Speech byMr R. QUINNMEMBER FOR MERRIMACHansard 17 August 1999INTERACTIVE GAMBLING (PLAYER PROTECTION) AMENDMENT BILLMr QUINN (Merrimac—LP) (Deputy Leader of the Liberal Party) (5.54 p.m.): The decision of themember for Ipswich, when he was Treasurer, to ...

Speech byMr R. QUINNMEMBER FOR MERRIMACHansard 17 August 1999CENSURE OF MEMBER FOR IPSWICHMr QUINN (Merrimac—LP) (Deputy Leader of the Liberal Party) (6.36 p.m.): The Government'sdefence of the member for Ipswich tonight is based on the premise that we are ...

Speech byMr R. QUINNMEMBER FOR MERRIMACHansard 25 August 1999SCHOOL UNIFORM BILLMr QUINN (Merrimac—LP) (Deputy Leader of the Liberal Party) (10 p.m.), in reply: I thank allhonourable members for their participation in the debate. As is usual in relation to ...

Speech byMr R. QUINNMEMBER FOR MERRIMACHansard 16 September 19991999 BUDGET SPEECHMr QUINN (Merrimac—LP) (Deputy Leader of the Liberal Party) (3.37 p.m.): The fact that this isthe first Queensland Budget for many years that has gone into the red should be of ...

Speech byMr R. QUINNMEMBER FOR MERRIMACHansard 26 October 1999CENSURE OF MINISTER FOR MINES AND ENERGYMr QUINN (Merrimac—LP) (Deputy Leader of the Liberal Party) (6.45 p.m.): The member forIpswich talks about hypocrisy. There can be no greater hypocrite than ...

Speech byMr R. QUINNMEMBER FOR MERRIMACHansard 27 October 1999APPROPRIATION BILLEstimates Committee AReport No. 2Mr QUINN (Merrimac—LP) (Deputy Leader of the Liberal Party) (2.40 p.m.): In rising to take partin the second part of the Estimates Committee A ...

Speech byMr R. QUINNMEMBER FOR MERRIMACHansard 28 October 1999APPROPRIATION BILLEstimates Committee FReportMr QUINN (Merrimac—LP) (Deputy Leader of the Liberal Party) (12.32 p.m.): In rising to speakto the Estimates Committee F report, at the outset I place ...

Speech byMr R. QUINNMEMBER FOR MERRIMACHansard 28 October 1999MINISTER FOR MINES AND ENERGYMr QUINN (Merrimac—LP) (Deputy Leader of the Liberal Party) (6.11 p.m.): It is my pleasure tosecond the motion moved by the member for Hinchinbrook. One of the crucial ...

Speech byMr R. QUINNMEMBER FOR MERRIMACHansard 2 March 1999MALENY STATE HIGH SCHOOL, LAND ACQUISITIONMr QUINN (Merrimac—LP) (Deputy Leader of the Liberal Party) (11.55 a.m.): On 18 Septemberlast year, the Minister for Education was asked a so-called question ...

Speech byMr R. QUINNMEMBER FOR MERRIMACHansard 4 March 1999SCHOOL UNIFORM BILLMr QUINN: I move—"That the Bill be now read a second time."The purpose of this Bill is to ensure that our 1,300 State school communities have the legalbacking they need to develop ...

Speech byMr R. QUINNMEMBER FOR MERRIMACHansard 24 March 1999CORRECTIVE SERVICES AND PENALTIES AND SENTENCES AMENDMENT BILLMr QUINN (Merrimac—LP) (Deputy Leader of the Liberal Party) (10.30 p.m.): In the lead-up tothe Bill's introduction—and, indeed, since ...

Speech byMr R. QUINNMEMBER FOR MERRIMACHansard 28 April 1999PERFORMANCE OF MINISTERSMr QUINN (Merrimac—LP) (Deputy Leader of the Liberal Party) (6.38 p.m.): It is a matter ofpublic record that the Minister for Education is, at best, somewhat accident-prone. ...

Speech byMr R. QUINNMEMBER FOR MERRIMACHansard 26 May 1999CONVICTED CHILD SEX OFFENDERS; NOTIFICATION ORDERSMr QUINN (Merrimac—LP) (Deputy Leader of the Liberal Party) (5.58 p.m.): I support theoriginal motion to enforce section 19 of the Criminal Code, a ...

Speech byMr R. QUINNMEMBER FOR MERRIMACHansard 9 June 1999MAGNIFICAT MEAL MOVEMENTMr QUINN (Merrimac—LP) (Deputy Leader of the Liberal Party) (10.18 a.m.): I refer this Houseto growing concerns about the appropriateness of allowing the Magnificat Meal ...

Speech byHon. R. GIBBSMEMBER FOR BUNDAMBAHansard 27 October 1999LIQUOR AMENDMENT BILL Hon. R. J. GIBBS (Bundamba—ALP) (Minister for Tourism, Sport and Racing) (8.35 p.m.): TheGovernment obviously opposes the Bill being debated here this evening. I want to ...

Speech byHon. R. GIBBSMEMBER FOR BUNDAMBAHansard 11 November 1999LIQUOR (EVICTIONS, UNLICENSED SALES AND OTHER MATTERS) AMENDMENT BILL Hon. R. J. GIBBS (Bundamba—ALP) (Minister for Tourism, Sport and Racing) (4.30 p.m.), inreply: I appreciate the ...

Speech byHon. R. GIBBSMEMBER FOR BUNDAMBAHansard 23 November 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTRacing Industry DebtHon. R. J. GIBBS (Bundamba—ALP) (Minister for Tourism, Sport and Racing) (9.43 a.m.), byleave: I am happy to announce that the Beattie Labor Government ...

Speech byHon. BRIANLITTLEPROUDMEMBER FOR WESTERN DOWNSHansard 17 August 1999INTERACTIVE GAMBLING (PLAYER PROTECTION) AMENDMENT BILLHon. B. G. LITTLEPROUD (Western Downs—NPA) (10.11 p.m.): I am pleased to follow themember for Toowoomba South in this debate ...

Speech byMr R. QUINNMEMBER FOR MERRIMACHansard 10 June 1999INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS BILLMr QUINN (Merrimac—LP) (Deputy Leader of the Liberal Party) (9.05 p.m.): The Bill before ustoday serves to dramatically reduce two of the most basic rights that every human ...

Speech byHon. R. GIBBSMEMBER FOR BUNDAMBAHansard 27 October 1999APPROPRIATION BILLEstimates Committee DReport Hon. R. J. GIBBS (Bundamba—ALP) (Minister for Tourism, Sport and Racing) (5.45 p.m.): I amdelighted to have a couple of minutes to reflect on a ...

Speech byMr R. QUINNMEMBER FOR MERRIMACHansard 9 November 1999APEC TECHNOMARTMr QUINN (Merrimac—LP) (Deputy Leader of the Liberal Party) (6.45 p.m.): Tonight the Premierentered this debate claiming that he moved to protect the reputation of the State by ...

Speech byHon. R. GIBBSMEMBER FOR BUNDAMBAHansard 30 November 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTLang Park Redevelopment, Impact Assessment StudyHon. R. J. GIBBS (Bundamba—ALP) (Minister for Tourism, Sport and Racing) (9.37 a.m.), byleave: On 31 August the Government ...

Speech byMr BRUCE LAMINGMEMBER FOR MOOLOOLAHHansard 2 March 1999ADDRESS IN REPLYMr LAMING (Mooloolah—LP) (4.07 p.m.): Just as I did in 1995, I take this opportunity to reflecton some of the matters raised in my own maiden speech of 1992. I believe this is a ...

Speech byBRUCE DAVIDSONMEMBER FOR NOOSAHansard 9 December 1999PROPERTY LAW AMENDMENT BILLMr DAVIDSON (Noosa—LP) (10.44 p.m.): When two people of the same or opposite genderdecide mutually to commence a relationship, it is always with a high degree of emotion ...

Speech byMr BRUCE LAMINGMEMBER FOR MOOLOOLAHHansard 3 March 1999CORRECTIVE SERVICES AND PENALTIES AND SENTENCES AMENDMENT BILLMr LAMING (Mooloolah—LP) (10.37 p.m.): Tonight, it gives me pleasure to rise to support thisBill put forward by the member for ...

Speech byMr BRUCE LAMINGMEMBER FOR MOOLOOLAHHansard 9 March 1999HOME ASSIST/SECURE PROGRAMMr LAMING (Mooloolah—LP) (7.05 p.m.): I rise to speak on the issue of security in the home forQueensland's seniors. Honourable members will recall a series of disgusting ...

Speech byMr BRUCE LAMINGMEMBER FOR MOOLOOLAHHansard 11 March 1999COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTHMr LAMING (Mooloolah—LP) (7.10 p.m.): During the six o'clock debate in this Chamber onTuesday night, the member for Kurwongbah was critical of my response to the Health ...

Speech byMr BRUCE LAMINGMEMBER FOR MOOLOOLAHHansard 23 March 1999GAMING MACHINE AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr LAMING (Mooloolah—LP) (3.14 p.m.): I am pleased to rise to speak to the Gaming Machineand Other Legislation Amendment Bill. I do not intend ...

Speech byMr BRUCE LAMINGMEMBER FOR MOOLOOLAHHansard 24 March 1999CORRECTIVE SERVICES LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr LAMING (Mooloolah—LP) (4.42 p.m.): I intend to speak only briefly on this Bill, as theOpposition does not oppose it. I have some comments to make ...

Speech byMr BRUCE LAMINGMEMBER FOR MOOLOOLAHHansard 14 April 1999WORKCOVER QUEENSLAND AMENDMENT BILLMr LAMING (Mooloolah—LP) (4.24 p.m.): In the course of this debate and in the presentationof the ill-named report, Restoring the Balance, a lot has been said ...

Speech byMr BRUCE LAMINGMEMBER FOR MOOLOOLAHHansard 23 November 1999DRAFT STATEWIDE PURCHASING POLICYMr LAMING (Mooloolah—LP) (11.30 a.m.): Today, I would like to speak on the draft StatewidePurchasing Policy. It is indeed timely that I should do so, because ...

Speech byMr BRUCE LAMINGMEMBER FOR MOOLOOLAHHansard 25 November 1999INCREASE IN CRIMEMr LAMING (Mooloolah—LP) (6.11 p.m.): It gives me pleasure to second the motion of thehonourable member for Toowoomba South. The motion that this "Parliament views with ...

Speech byMr BRUCE LAMINGMEMBER FOR MOOLOOLAHHansard 30 November 1999RETIREMENT VILLAGES BILLMr LAMING (Mooloolah—LP) (8.30 p.m.): There is probably only a handful of Bills which cometo the House each year which could be described as significant. The ...

Speech byMr BRUCE LAMINGMEMBER FOR MOOLOOLAHHansard 2 December 1999PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEEBackflow Prevention ProgramsMr LAMING (Mooloolah—LP) (10.21 a.m.): While respecting the terms of reference of thecommittee's inquiry into the backflow prevention program, ...

Speech byMr BRUCE LAMINGMEMBER FOR MOOLOOLAHHansard 2 December 1999STATE PURCHASING POLICYMr LAMING (Mooloolah—LP) (10.15 a.m.): I refer to the Minister for Public Works' eruditeresponse last week to my contribution suggesting that he rewrite the draft ...

Speech byMr D. BRISKEYMEMBER FOR CLEVELANDHansard 11 March 1999QUEENSLAND CANCER FUNDMr BRISKEY (Cleveland—ALP) (10.24 a.m.): There are few in the community who wouldnot be aware of the Queensland Cancer Fund or its fundraising campaigns like Daffodil Day ...

Speech byMr D. BRISKEYMEMBER FOR CLEVELANDHansard 23 March 1999GAMING MACHINE AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr BRISKEY (Cleveland—ALP) (2.54 p.m.): I rise to speak to the Gaming Machine andOther Legislation Amendment Bill 1998, which amends the Gaming ...

Speech byMr D. BRISKEYMEMBER FOR CLEVELANDHansard 25 March 1999REVENUE AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr BRISKEY (Cleveland—ALP) (5 p.m.): The amendments contained in the Revenueand Other Legislation Amendment Bill 1998 are largely administrative and ...

Speech byMr BRUCE LAMINGMEMBER FOR MOOLOOLAHHansard 28 April 1999PUBLIC HOUSING, SECURITYMr LAMING (Mooloolah—LP) (10.22 a.m.): I rise today to bring to the attention of all membersa bureaucratic bungle involving the Department of Housing and Q-Build, one of ...

Speech byMr BRUCE LAMINGMEMBER FOR MOOLOOLAHHansard 28 April 1999PERFORMANCE OF MINISTERSMr LAMING (Mooloolah—LP) (6.26 p.m.): I rise tonight to speak to this motion and to bring tothe attention of the House, as my colleagues have done before me, the ...

Speech byMr BRUCE LAMINGMEMBER FOR MOOLOOLAHHansard 26 May 1999OLD BUDERIM POST OFFICE; SPANNER CRABSMr LAMING (Mooloolah—LP) (6.33 p.m.): Tonight I wish to bring to the attention of the House asummary of what can only be described as a shining example of ...

Speech byMr BRUCE LAMINGMEMBER FOR MOOLOOLAHHansard 27 May 1999PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEEReport No. 56Mr LAMING (Mooloolah—LP) (10.12 a.m.): I move—"That the House take note of the Public Works Committee report No. 56."The dissenting report on seniors housing ...

Speech byMr BRUCE LAMINGMEMBER FOR MOOLOOLAHHansard 27 May 1999STATE DEVELOPMENT AND PUBLIC WORKS ORGANISATION AMENDMENT BILLMr LAMING (Mooloolah—LP) (5.40 p.m.): I have grave reservations about one of the mainaspects of this Bill, and I will confine my ...

Speech byMr BRUCE LAMINGMEMBER FOR MOOLOOLAHHansard 10 June 1999INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS BILLMr LAMING (Mooloolah—LP) (12.39 p.m.): This Bill gives me an opportunity to speak on anissue about which I continue to have a deep interest, and that is the issue of ...

Speech byMr BRUCE LAMINGMEMBER FOR MOOLOOLAHHansard 22 July 1999MR SPEAKER'S RULINGMotion of DissentMr LAMING (Mooloolah—LP) (2.40 p.m.): I second the motion of the member for Indooroopilly.One of the great anomalies of our parliamentary system is that our ...

Speech byMr BRUCE LAMINGMEMBER FOR MOOLOOLAHHansard 26 August 1999SUNSHINE COAST UNIVERSITY, ATHLETICS TRACKMr LAMING (Mooloolah—LP) (10.26 a.m.): Last Sunday saw the long-awaited opening of theUniversity of the Sunshine Coast athletics track. The opening was ...

Speech byMr BRUCE LAMINGMEMBER FOR MOOLOOLAHHansard 16 September 19991999 STATE BUDGETMr LAMING (Mooloolah—LP) (1.20 a.m.): It gives me pleasure to take this opportunity to speakon the 1999-2000 Budget. Last night the first thought that came into my mind was ...

Speech byMr BRUCE LAMINGMEMBER FOR MOOLOOLAHHansard 26 October 1999MARINE COLLISION; MOUNTAIN CREEK STATE PRIMARY SCHOOLMr LAMING (Mooloolah—LP) (7.25 p.m.): I rise tonight to speak on two issues. The first is to dowith a marine collision. The second is in ...

Speech byMr BRUCE LAMINGMEMBER FOR MOOLOOLAHHansard 27 October 1999APPROPRIATION BILLEstimates Committee CReportMr LAMING (Mooloolah—Labor Party) (4.12 p.m.): It gives me pleasure to rise to speak to thereport of Estimates Committee C. I thank the other ...

Speech byBRUCE DAVIDSONMEMBER FOR NOOSAHansard 3 December 1999FORESTRY AMENDMENT BILLMr DAVIDSON (Noosa—LP) (3.28 p.m.): In rising to speak to the Forestry Amendment Bill, I doso on behalf of the 54 workers at the Boral mill in Cooroy who face job losses in ...

Speech byMr BRUCE LAMINGMEMBER FOR MOOLOOLAHHansard 25 August 1999ROAD TRANSPORT REFORM BILLMr LAMING (Mooloolah—LP) (4.28 p.m.): It gives me pleasure to rise to speak on the RoadTransport Reform Bill 1999. The Bill looks at various aspects of road use ...

Speech byMr BRUCE LAMINGMEMBER FOR MOOLOOLAHHansard 10 November 1999LIQUOR AMENDMENT BILLMr LAMING (Mooloolah—LP) (10.28 p.m.): I am pleased to be given the opportunity to speakto the Liquor Amendment Bill. I do not intend to make a lengthy contribution, but ...

Speech byMr BRUCE LAMINGMEMBER FOR MOOLOOLAHHansard 11 November 1999SUNSHINE COAST POLICE NUMBERSMr LAMING (Mooloolah—LP) (10.26 a.m.): I rise to express my concern about an issue that Ihave raised more than any other in this House, and that is police numbers ...

Speech byMr BRUCE LAMINGMEMBER FOR MOOLOOLAHHansard 18 August 1999SUPERMARKET, BUDERIM; KAWANA POLICE STATIONMr LAMING (Mooloolah—LP) (11.18 p.m.): I rise to bring to the attention of this House thematter of the proposal to build a supermarket in the village ...

Speech byMr D. BRISKEYMEMBER FOR CLEVELANDHansard 14 April 1999REDLAND MUSEUMMr BRISKEY (Cleveland—ALP) (10.27 a.m.): It gives me great pleasure to rise today tospeak about the Redland Museum in my electorate. Those who have visited the RedlandMuseum would be ...

Speech byHon. P. BRADDYMEMBER FOR KEDRONHansard 17 November 1998TRAINING FOR MATURE-AGE WORKERSHon. P. J. BRADDY (Kedron—ALP) (Minister for Employment, Training and Industrial Relations)(6.15 p.m.): I rise to answer a motion moved by the shadow Minister. I ...

Speech byHon. P. BRADDYMEMBER FOR KEDRONHansard 18 November 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTBreaking the Unemployment Cycle; Advertising CampaignHon. P. J. BRADDY (Kedron—ALP) (Minister for Employment, Training and Industrial Relations)(9.46 a.m.), by leave: The ...

Speech byHon. P. BRADDYMEMBER FOR KEDRONHansard 18 November 1998BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY (PORTABLE LONG SERVICE LEAVE) AMENDMENTBILLHon. P. J. BRADDY (Kedron—ALP) (Minister for Employment, Training and Industrial Relations)(5.24 p.m.), in reply: ...

Speech byHon. P. BRADDYMEMBER FOR KEDRONHansard 18 November 1998TRADING (ALLOWABLE HOURS) AMENDMENT BILLHon. P. J. BRADDY (Kedron—ALP) (Minister for Employment, Training and Industrial Relations)(10.06 p.m.), in reply: I thank those honourable members who ...

Speech byPAUL LUCAS, MLAMEMBER FOR LYTTONHansard 5 August 1998SPORTING SHOOTERSMr LUCAS (Lytton—ALP) (6.46 p.m.): It is with pleasure that I rise to speak in support of theamendment moved by the Honourable the Minister. I first take the opportunity to ...

Speech byPAUL LUCAS, MLAMEMBER FOR LYTTONHansard 6 August 1998ADDRESS IN REPLYMr LUCAS (Lytton—ALP) (3.17 p.m.): It is with great pleasure that I take the opportunity tospeak to the motion for the adoption of the Address in Reply to His Excellency's Speech in ...

Speech byPAUL LUCAS, MLAMEMBER FOR LYTTONHansard 6 August 1998PRIVATE MEMBERS' BILLSMr LUCAS (Lytton—ALP) (6.48 p.m.): It is pretty sad for this House that we have reached thestage at which during the 6 o'clock debate all we can have in this Chamber is a ...

Speech byPAUL LUCAS, MLAMEMBER FOR LYTTONHansard 6 August 1998CORPORATE RESPONSIBILITYMr LUCAS (Lytton—ALP) (7.05 p.m.): Tonight I wish to briefly speak about corporateresponsibility, because corporate responsibility does not stop at the company's gate. It is ...

Speech byPAUL LUCAS, MLAMEMBER FOR LYTTONHansard 25 August 1998MEMBERS FOR KEDRON, BUNDAMBA, IPSWICH, CHATSWORTH AND MURRUMBAMr LUCAS (Lytton—ALP) (6.58 p.m.): The debate tonight plumbs new depths of parliamentaryconduct. The great irony is that it is the ...

Speech byPAUL LUCAS, MLAMEMBER FOR LYTTONHansard 27 August 1998WORKPLACE RELATIONS AMENDMENT BILLMr LUCAS (Lytton—ALP) (4.08 p.m.): I am pleased to participate in the debate on theWorkplace Relations Amendment Bill. This very important legislation was ...

Speech byPAUL LUCAS, MLAMEMBER FOR LYTTONHansard 27 August 1998DARLING POINT SPECIAL SCHOOLMr LUCAS (Lytton—ALP) (2.13 a.m.): Last Thursday, 20 August, I was delighted to host theMinister for Education, the Honourable Dean Wells, to visit the Darling Point ...

Speech byPAUL LUCAS, MLAMEMBER FOR LYTTONHansard 21 October 1998SENATOR M. COLSTONMr LUCAS (Lytton—ALP) (7.05 p.m.): There will always be some debate about how much aparticular member of Parliament's support comes from a personal vote and how much comes from ...

Speech byPAUL LUCAS, MLAMEMBER FOR LYTTONHansard 22 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee GReportMr LUCAS (Lytton—ALP) (3.58 p.m.): This afternoon it is with great pleasure that I speak to ...

Speech byPAUL LUCAS, MLAMEMBER FOR LYTTONHansard 12 November 1998LYTTON ROAD; PORT ROADMr LUCAS (Lytton—ALP) (7.12 p.m.): Tonight I want to speak about the Roads ImplementationProgram recently announced by the Beattie Labor Government and congratulate the ...

Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 11 November 1998BRITISH CONSULATE-GENERALHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (11.30 a.m.), by leave, without notice: Imove—"That the Queensland Parliament is greatly concerned by a ...

Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 11 November 1998NATIVE TITLE (QUEENSLAND) STATE PROVISIONS AMENDMENT BILL (No. 2)Hon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (12.39 p.m.), in reply: I thank thehonourable members for their ...

Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 11 November 1998NATIONAL COMPETITION POLICYHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (6.27 p.m.): I second the amendmentmoved by the Treasurer. I do so because it is about time National ...

Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 11 November 1998CITIZENS' INITIATED REFERENDUM (CONSTITUTION AMENDMENT) BILLHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (10.07 p.m.): In relation to the Citizens'Initiated Referendum ...

Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 12 November 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTGST Tax PoolHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.36 a.m.), by leave: The run-up totomorrow's Special Premiers Conference has featured more ...