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Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 25 August 1998MEMBERS FOR KEDRON, BUNDAMBA, IPSWICH, CHATSWORTH AND MURRUMBAMr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (6.26 p.m.): I rise to second the amendment moved by themember for Warwick. I do so because I ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 27 August 1998WORKPLACE RELATIONS AMENDMENT BILLMr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (12.22 p.m.): The speech by the member for Townsville wasan indication of how little comment the Labor Party has to make ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 27 August 1998FORDE INQUIRY; MR H. HEILPERNMr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (6 p.m.): I move—"That this House, whilst affirming its confidence in Mrs Leneen Forde as Commissionerof the Inquiry into ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 27 August 1998PRIVATE MEMBERS' BILLSMr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (1.32 a.m.): I move the following amendment—"At line 2, omit 'ninety days', insert 'sixty days'.Second sentence, omit, insert—'The ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 16 September 1998PUBLIC SERVICE AMENDMENT BILLMr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (3.40 p.m.): I rise in relation to the Public ServiceAmendment Bill because it concerns another broken Labor promise. This ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 16 September 1998RESTAURANT LICENCE, INDOOROOPILLY SHOPPINGTOWNMr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (9.47 p.m.): I rise in this Adjournment debate to raise thevery serious issue of an application for a ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 17 September 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILLAPPROPRIATION BILLMr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (8.37 p.m.): As other members of the Opposition havestated, this Budget brought down by the minority ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 10 November 1998AGE DISCRIMINATION; ESTIMATES COMMITTEES; LIQUOR LICENCESMr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (11.46 p.m.): I rise to address some of the offensive andoutrageous claims made in this House on ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 12 November 1998JUVENILE JUSTICE LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (11.30 am): On behalf of the Opposition, I rise to opposethe legislation that the Minister has introduced into ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 17 November 1998BRISBANE RIVERMr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (12.22 p.m.): I rise to speak about issues relating to theBrisbane River. The former Borbidge/Sheldon National/Liberal coalition Government ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 17 November 1998COMMISSIONS OF INQUIRY (FORDE INQUIRY—EVIDENCE) REGULATION 1998Disallowance of Statutory InstrumentMr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (12.30 p.m.): I move—"That the Commissions of Inquiry ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 18 November 1998MINISTER FOR EDUCATIONMr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (6.08 p.m.): I second the motion. My support for this motionreflects the growing concern in our schools and the wider community ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 18 November 1998SUPREME COURT OF QUEENSLAND ACT AND ANOTHER ACT AMENDMENT BILLMr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (10.26 p.m.): I am pleased that the current Government iscontinuing with the reform of both ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 20 October 1998BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY (PORTABLE LONG SERVICE LEAVE) AMENDMENTBILLMr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (5.57 p.m.): I rise to speak to this very important piece oflegislation, the ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 21 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee AReport No. 1Mr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (11.47 a.m.): In rising to speak to the ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 21 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee BReportMr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (3.57 p.m.): In rising to speak to this Estimates ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 21 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee DReportMr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (5.50 p.m.): In rising to speak to this Estimates ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 22 October 1998BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY (PORTABLE LONG SERVICE LEAVE) AMENDMENTBILLMr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (5.12 p.m.), continuing: I rise to continue the debate on thispiece of ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 10 November 1998NATIVE TITLE (QUEENSLAND) STATE PROVISIONS AMENDMENT BILL (No. 2)Mr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (5.49 p.m.): In rising to speak to this Bill, I would like to referto a major issue, and ...
Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 4 August 1998ADDRESS IN REPLYMs BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (3.07 p.m.): I am pleased, proud and, most of all, privileged to speakfor the first time in this House as the member for Cairns. I extend my congratulations to ...
Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 6 August 1998LOTE PROGRAM Ms BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (7.17 p.m.): Mr Deputy Speaker, if you are one of the members ofthis House who worries about the youth of today, if you are one of those who argues ...
Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 26 August 1998DRUG ADDICTIONMs BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (10.19 a.m.): Concerns about young people and drug abuse arereported almost daily in the media. I welcome the decision of the Premier and his Ministers to act ...
Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 27 August 1998WORKPLACE RELATIONS AMENDMENT BILLMs BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (12.42 p.m.): When the coalition Government pushed Queenslandworkplace agreements on the industrial community in March last year, it promised ...
Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 16 September 1998PUBLIC SECTOR MANAGERS, CAIRNS ELECTORATEMs BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (10.24 a.m.): In recent years it has been the fashion to revere privatesector management skills and practices—a fashion engendered by ...
Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 17 September 1998PUBLIC SERVICE Ms BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (10.28 a.m.): I rise to speak not so much about the powerful orinfluential individuals who sometimes seek to meet with local members, but instead about ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 5 August 1998ADDRESS IN REPLYMr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (12.10 p.m.): Mr Deputy Speaker, I congratulate you on yourappointment to that high office. It is appropriate that I also congratulate and ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 6 August 1998PRIVATE MEMBERS' BILLS Mr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (6.01 p.m.): I move—"That consistent with the Premier's commitment to the Member for Nicklin dated 25June 1998 in relation to Private ...
Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 17 September 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILLAPPROPRIATION BILLMs BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (3.05 p.m.): In rising to speak in this debate I shall highlight some ofthe aspects of the Budget that will be particularly ...
Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 20 October 1998BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY (PORTABLE LONG SERVICE LEAVE) AMENDMENTBILLMs BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (4.04 p.m.): I rise to speak in support of the proposed changes to theBuilding and Construction ...
Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 22 October 1998SCHOOL UNIFORMSMs BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (10.17 a.m.): I bring to the attention of the House the Ombudsman'sdecision that principals are acting unlawfully by making students wear uniforms. This ...
Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 10 November 1998NATIVE TITLE (QUEENSLAND) STATE PROVISIONS AMENDMENT BILL (No. 2)Ms BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (9.13 p.m.): It is a special privilege for me to be a member of theBeattie Government introducing this native ...
Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 10 November 1998NORTH QUEENSLAND CLINICAL SCHOOLMs BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (11.40 p.m.): I rise tonight to talk about some representations that Ihave received in Cairns from several doctors about an issue which, as it ...
Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 21 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee AReport No. 2Ms BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (12.40 p.m.): I compliment the staff who provided support ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 20 October 1998UNEMPLOYMENTMr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (12.28 p.m.) In the few minutes remaining, I rise tocomment on the current unemployment situation in this State. It is rather ironic that after ...
Speech byMr K. LINGARDMEMBER FOR BEAUDESERTHansard 18 September 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILLAPPROPRIATION BILLMr LINGARD (Beaudesert—NPA) (3.25 p.m.): I wish to direct my comments to the Treasurerwhom I note is present in the Chamber. I refer to a ...
Speech byHon. K. LINGARDMEMBER FOR BEAUDESERTHansard 22 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee DReportHon. K. R. LINGARD (Beaudesert—NPA) (12.19 p.m.): On 18 September I raised my ...
Speech byHon. K. LINGARDMEMBER FOR BEAUDESERTHansard 22 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee FReportHon. K. R. LINGARD (Beaudesert—NPA) (3.32 p.m.): Today is the celebration of my 15 ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR WARWICKHansard 30 July 1998MOTION OF CONFIDENCEMr SPRINGBORG (Warwick—NPA) (4.51 p.m.): Mr Speaker, let me congratulate you on yourelevation to the Speakership of this Parliament. I have confidence in your ability. Our ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR WARWICKHansard 4 August 1998ADDRESS IN REPLYMr SPRINGBORG (Warwick—NPA) (2.47 p.m.): I would like to thank the Governor ofQueensland very much for his address and for the opportunity to be able to make a few comments ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR WARWICKHansard 5 August 1998SPORTING SHOOTERS Mr SPRINGBORG (Warwick—NPA) (6.41 p.m.): I rise to support the original motion moved inthis place by the honourable member for Keppel and to speak against the proposed ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR WARWICKHansard 27 August 1998CORRECTIVE SERVICES AND PENALTIES AND SENTENCES AMENDMENT BILLMr SPRINGBORG (Warwick—NPA) (11.48 a.m.): I move—"That the Bill be now read a second time."In the lead-up to the 13 June State ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR WARWICKHansard 27 August 1998WHARPS PASTORAL HOLDINGMr SPRINGBORG (Warwick—NPA) (2.25 a.m.): This morning in this Parliament one of theParliament's great conspiracy theorists, the member for Everton, made some absolutely ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR WARWICKHansard 16 September 1998PUBLIC SERVICE AMENDMENT BILLMr SPRINGBORG (Warwick—NPA) (4.17 p.m.): I have much pleasure in supporting this Billbecause, if it is enacted, it will prevent a great injustice that the Beattie ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR WARWICKHansard 18 September 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILLAPPROPRIATION BILLMr SPRINGBORG (Warwick—NPA) (11.05 a.m.): The Justice budget largely reflects the Budgetthat was brought down in May by the coalition ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR WARWICKHansard 21 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee AReport No. 1Mr SPRINGBORG (Warwick—NPA) (11.58 a.m.): It is with a great deal of pleasure that ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR WARWICKHansard 21 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee BReportMr SPRINGBORG (Warwick—NPA) (3.47 p.m.): I thank the other members of the committeeand, in ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR WARWICKHansard 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 byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR WARWICKHansard 22 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee GReportMr SPRINGBORG (Warwick—NPA) (4.45 p.m.): In opening I will comment on an issue that ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR WARWICKHansard 10 November 1998NATIVE TITLE (QUEENSLAND) STATE PROVISIONS AMENDMENT BILL (No. 2)Mr SPRINGBORG (Warwick—NPA) (10.37 p.m.): The Opposition Leader has highlighted todaythe extraordinary distortion of this ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR WARWICKHansard 11 November 1998CITIZENS' INITIATED REFERENDUM (CONSTITUTION AMENDMENT) BILLMr SPRINGBORG (Warwick—NPA) (10.21 p.m.): The Opposition, in common with theGovernment, is unable to support the legislation brought ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR WARWICKHansard 17 November 1998COMMISSIONS OF INQUIRY (FORDE INQUIRY—EVIDENCE) REGULATION 1998Disallowance of Statutory InstrumentMr SPRINGBORG (Warwick—NPA) (12.46 p.m.): I second the disallowance motion moved bythe ...
Speech byKEN TURNERMEMBER FOR THURINGOWAHansard 6 August 1998ADDRESS IN REPLYMr TURNER (Thuringowa—ONP) (2.30 p.m.): For me, last night was a very long night. I wasstruggling to come to grips with what I might speak about today to catch the importance of ...
Speech byKEN TURNERMEMBER FOR THURINGOWAHansard 27 August 1998CHEVRON GAS PIPELINE; STANWELLMr TURNER (Thuringowa—ONP) (2.19 a.m.): I agree with and commend the Premier'scommitment to the Chevron pipeline and to the establishment of a power station in our ...
Speech byKEN TURNERMEMBER FOR THURINGOWAHansard 17 September 1998MINISTER FOR EMERGENCY SERVICESMr TURNER (Thuringowa—ONP) (6.44 p.m.): I am appalled to think that a Minister of the Crowntaking advice from power-drunk bureaucrats would make such a misguided ...
Speech byKEN TURNERMEMBER FOR THURINGOWAHansard 20 October 1998REHABILITATION AND ACUTE SPINAL UNITS, NORTH QUEENSLANDMr TURNER (Thuringowa—ONP) (7.23 p.m.): I am glad to see that the Minister for Health is inthe House. Since 1990, the Paraplegic and ...
Speech byKEN TURNERMEMBER FOR THURINGOWAHansard 10 November 1998TRANSPLANTATION AND ANATOMY ACT AMENDMENT BILLMr TURNER (Thuringowa—ONP) (10.17 a.m.): I move—"That the Bill be now read a second time."Australia today is leading the world in many areas of ...
Speech byKEN TURNERMEMBER FOR THURINGOWAHansard 10 November 1998DISABILITY SERVICESMr TURNER (Thuringowa—ONP) (12.26 p.m.): The Disability Act of 1992 aimed at facilitatingcommunity access for people with a disability. While most of the sections in this Act ...
Speech byHon. KEN HAYWARDMEMBER FOR KALLANGURHansard 19 November 1998PRIMARY INDUSTRIES LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLHon. K. W. HAYWARD (Kallangur—ALP) (4.17 p.m.): I support the Primary IndustriesLegislation Amendment Bill 1998. In particular, I wish to address ...
Speech byHon. KEN HAYWARDMEMBER FOR KALLANGURHansard 19 November 1998TARIFF PROTECTION, SUGAR INDUSTRYHon. K. W. HAYWARD (Kallangur—ALP) (6.29 p.m.): I rise to support the amendment movedby the Honourable the Minister for Primary Industries. Clearly, the ...
Speech byKEN TURNERMEMBER FOR THURINGOWAHansard 17 November 1998CORAL TROUT SPAWNING CLOSUREMr TURNER (Thuringowa—ONP) (10.29 a.m.): Having been a professional fisherman for 20years, I have witnessed the need for a spawning closure for coral trout. Some time ...
Speech byKEN TURNERMEMBER FOR THURINGOWAHansard 17 November 1998OCEAN CURRENT MONITORING, GREAT BARRIER REEFMr TURNER (Thuringowa—ONP) (12.07 p.m.): It is common knowledge that our Great BarrierReef is the most profitable tourist attraction in Queensland. ...
Speech byMr K. LINGARDMEMBER FOR BEAUDESERTHansard 6 August 1998DIVERSIONARY CENTRESMr LINGARD (Beaudesert—NPA) (10.09 a.m.): One of the recommendations of the Aboriginaldeaths in custody report was the building of diversionary centres. Diversionary centres ...
Speech byMr K. LINGARDMEMBER FOR BEAUDESERTHansard 16 September 1998AUSTRALIAN 16-WAY FORMATION SKYDIVING TEAMMr LINGARD (Beaudesert—NPA) (10.18 a.m.): On Monday of this week, I had the delightful jobof presenting to the Australian skydiving team a world ...
Speech byHon. KEN HAYWARDMEMBER FOR KALLANGURHansard 18 November 1998UNIVERSITY OF THE SUNSHINE COAST BILLHon. K. W. HAYWARD (Kallangur—ALP) (11.03 p.m.): It is a pleasure to speak to this Billtonight. The Sunshine Coast University College was established and ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR WARWICKHansard 25 August 1998MEMBERS FOR KEDRON, BUNDAMBA, IPSWICH, CHATSWORTH AND MURRUMBA Mr SPRINGBORG (Warwick—NPA) (6.21 p.m.): I move the following amendment—"Omit all words after 'That' and insert—'Given the ...
Speech byMr K. LINGARDMEMBER FOR BEAUDESERTHansard 17 September 1998MR G. LUIMr LINGARD (Beaudesert—NPA) (10.24 p.m.): I pay my deepest respects to one of thegreatest men of the Torres Strait islands. On 24 August, Mr Getano Lui Senior from Yam Island ...
Speech byMr R. QUINNMEMBER FOR MERRIMACHansard 18 November 1998UNIVERSITY OF THE SUNSHINE COAST BILLMr QUINN (Merrimac—LP) (Deputy Leader of the Liberal Party) (10.37 p.m.): The coalition hasgreat pleasure in supporting the passage of the University of the ...
Speech byMr B. LITTLEPROUDMEMBER FOR WESTERN DOWNSHansard 30 July 1998MOTION OF CONFIDENCE Mr LITTLEPROUD (Western Downs— NPA) (10.29 p.m.): I stand once again in this Houserepresenting the people of Western Downs. I am aware of the make-up of this House. I ...
Speech byMr B. LITTLEPROUDMEMBER FOR WESTERN DOWNSHansard 5 August 1998WARREGO HIGHWAYMr LITTLEPROUD (Western Downs— NPA) (7.21 p.m.): Tonight I want to put on the publicrecord my appeal to the Minister for Transport, the Honourable Steve Bredhauer, to ...
Speech byMr B. LITTLEPROUDMEMBER FOR WESTERN DOWNSHansard 6 August 1998ADDRESS IN REPLYMr LITTLEPROUD (Western Downs— NPA) (3 p.m.): I am quite proud to be part of this 49thParliament, which promises to be very different. Madam Deputy Speaker, I note your ...
Speech byHon. BRIANLITTLEPROUDMEMBER FOR WESTERN DOWNSHansard 21 October 1998DALBY TAFEHon. B. G. LITTLEPROUD (Western Downs—NPA) (7.10 p.m.): The people of Dalby and districtwere treated shabbily by the Goss Government in 1990. Unless the present Minister ...
Speech byMr R. QUINNMEMBER FOR MERRIMACHansard 26 August 1998SCHOOL-BASED MANAGEMENTMr QUINN (Merrimac—LP) (Deputy Leader of the Liberal Party) (6 p.m.): I move—"That this House welcomes the Education Minister's commitment to continue with theimplementation ...
Speech byMr R. QUINNMEMBER FOR MERRIMACHansard 17 September 1998GOODS AND SERVICES TAX Mr QUINN (Merrimac—LP) (Deputy Leader of the Liberal Party) (10.10 a.m.): Listening to theMinister for Education rail against the Federal Government's tax reform package ...
Speech byMr R. QUINNMEMBER FOR MERRIMACHansard 17 September 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILLAPPROPRIATION BILL Mr QUINN (Merrimac—LP) (Deputy Leader of the Liberal Party) (2.33 p.m.): I rise to join in thisdebate and, in doing so, underline words spoken ...
Speech byMr R. QUINNMEMBER FOR MERRIMACHansard 20 October 1998MEMBER FOR NICKLINMr QUINN (Merrimac—LP) (Deputy Leader of the Liberal Party) (10.14 a.m.): On the previoussitting day, 18 September, the member for Nicklin asked a question without notice of the ...
Speech byMr R. QUINNMEMBER FOR MERRIMACHansard 22 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee FReport No. 1Mr QUINN (Merrimac—LP) (3.01 p.m.): At the outset, I also place on record my ...
Speech byMr R. QUINNMEMBER FOR MERRIMACHansard 22 October 1998COORPAROO SECONDARY COLLEGEMr QUINN (Merrimac—LP) (Deputy Leader of the Liberal Party) (7.22 p.m.): This morning, theMinister for Education tried to salvage some pride from the wreckage of his ...
Speech byMr R. QUINNMEMBER FOR MERRIMACHansard 18 November 1998MINISTER FOR EDUCATION Mr QUINN (Merrimac—LP) (Deputy Leader of the Liberal Party) (6 p.m.): I move—"That this House expresses its growing concern at the way in which the Minister forEducation is ...
Speech byHon. R. GIBBSMEMBER FOR BUNDAMBAHansard 15 September 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTInternational Garden Festival—2000Hon. R. J. GIBBS (Bundamba—ALP) (Minister for Tourism, Sport and Racing) (9.40 a.m.), byleave: For some time the State has been ...
Speech byHon. R. GIBBSMEMBER FOR BUNDAMBAHansard 20 October 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTAlcoholic Food EssencesHon. R. J. GIBBS (Bundamba—ALP) (Minister for Tourism, Sport and Racing) (9.43 a.m.), byleave: I rise to bring to the attention of the House an issue ...
Speech byHon. R. GIBBSMEMBER FOR BUNDAMBAHansard 22 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee GReportHon. R. J. GIBBS (Bundamba—ALP) (Minister for Tourism, Sport and Racing) (4.49 ...
Speech byHon. R. GIBBSMEMBER FOR BUNDAMBAHansard 22 October 1998PRIVATISATION OF TABHon. R. J. GIBBS (Bundamba—ALP) (Minister for Tourism, Sport and Racing) (6.20 p.m.): I amhappy to second the amendment moved by the member for Gladstone. I understand that ...
Speech byMr R. QUINNMEMBER FOR MERRIMACHansard 30 July 1998MOTION OF CONFIDENCE Mr QUINN (Merrimac—LP) (Deputy Leader of the Liberal Party) (3.53 p.m.) It does not matterthe political colour of a Government, one of its overarching aims is to provide the ...
Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 10 November 1998NATIVE TITLE (QUEENSLAND) STATE PROVISIONS AMENDMENT BILL (No. 2)Mr FELDMAN (Caboolture—ONP) (Leader of the One Nation Party) (9.56 p.m.): I am sure thateveryone is aware of One Nation's ...
Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 11 November 1998WEAPONS AMENDMENT BILLMr FELDMAN (Caboolture—ONP) (Leader of the One Nation Party) (10.10 a.m.): I move—"That the Bill be now read a second time."Today represents a historic occasion for the ...
Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 18 November 1998MINISTER FOR EDUCATIONMr FELDMAN (Caboolture—ONP) (Leader of the One Nation Party) (6.23 p.m.): I rise in theHouse to second the amendment to the motion moved by the honourable member for ...
Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 19 November 1998DAIRY INDUSTRY AMENDMENT BILL Mr FELDMAN (Caboolture—ONP) (Leader of the One Nation Party) (3.37 p.m.): I support theBill before the House. Before I go any further, I would like to talk about ...
Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 19 November 1998VALEDICTORY Mr FELDMAN (Caboolture—ONP) (Leader of the One Nation Party) (9.35 p.m.): As much as Iwould love to talk as long as the Premier and the Opposition Leader, I will be brief and to the ...
Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 17 September 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILLAPPROPRIATION BILLMr FELDMAN (Caboolture—ONP) (Leader of the One Nation Party) (4.41 p.m.): I am grateful forthe opportunity to rise in the House to speak about ...
Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 21 October 1998EMPLOYER, LONGREACH SHEEP AND CATTLE PROPERTYMr FELDMAN (Caboolture—ONP) (Leader of the One Nation Party) (10.08 a.m.): Today I riseon behalf of a constituent from Caboolture to personally thank ...
Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 22 October 1998PRIVATISATION OF TABMr FELDMAN (Caboolture—ONP) (6.30 p.m.): I rise to second the amendment of the memberfor Tablelands and, in doing so, I acknowledge his support of the ASU, being an old union ...
Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 22 October 1998CABOOLTURE BUSINESS ENTERPRISE CENTREMr FELDMAN (Caboolture—ONP) (Leader of the One Nation Party) (7.13 p.m.): Jobs, jobs, jobsis the cry of Premier Beattie and his Labor Government. It is the ...
Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 10 November 1998MR C. RAPPOLTMr FELDMAN (Caboolture—ONP) (Leader of the One Nation Party) (11.50 a.m.): Much hasbeen written about the reasons for the departure from State Parliament of Charles Rappolt. ...
Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 16 September 1998WAMURAN STATE SCHOOLMr FELDMAN (Caboolture—ONP) (Leader of the One Nation Party) (9.37 p.m.): Tonight I wishto draw the attention of the House to the deplorable situation at the Wamuran State ...
Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 22 October 1998PERSONAL EXPLANATION Minister for Police and Corrective ServicesMr FELDMAN (Caboolture—ONP) (Leader of the One Nation Party) (10.10 a.m.), by leave:Yesterday the Minister for Police and ...
Speech byMr R. QUINNMEMBER FOR MERRIMACHansard 26 August 1998LITERACY AND NUMERACYMr QUINN (Merrimac—LP) (Deputy Leader of the Liberal Party) (10.13 a.m.): Today, theMinister for Education tabled in this House a report on literacy and numeracy standards for ...
Speech byHARRY BLACKMEMBER FOR WHITSUNDAYHansard 30 July 1998 1998MOTION OF CONFIDENCEMr BLACK (Whitsunday—ONP) (1.28 a.m.): I congratulate the Speaker on his election to hisoffice. Winston Churchill once told Parliament about his experience with the boneless ...
Speech byHARRY BLACKMEMBER FOR WHITSUNDAYHansard 25 August 1998MEMBERS FOR KEDRON, BUNDAMBA, IPSWICH, CHATSWORTH AND MURRUMBAMr BLACK (Whitsunday—ONP) (6.11 p.m.): I have pleasure in seconding this motion to restrictthe five ALP members representing the ...
Speech byHARRY BLACKMEMBER FOR WHITSUNDAYHansard 26 August 1998WORKPLACE RELATIONS AMENDMENT BILLMr BLACK (Whitsunday—ONP) (5.25 p.m.): Pauline Hanson's One Nation forum is completelyopposed to this Bill in its entirety. The principal goal of this Bill is to ...
Speech byHARRY BLACKMEMBER FOR WHITSUNDAYHansard 20 October 1998BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY (PORTABLE LONG SERVICE LEAVE) AMENDMENTBILLMr BLACK (Whitsunday—ONP) (4.54 p.m.): I rise to express my concern about the threat thatthis Bill poses to ravage ...
Speech byHARRY BLACKMEMBER FOR WHITSUNDAYHansard 21 October 1998UNEMPLOYMENTMr BLACK (Whitsunday—ONP) (6.48 p.m.): I support the motion that this House notes thedeteriorating jobs situation in Queensland and the failure of this Government to make any ...
Speech byHARRY BLACKMEMBER FOR WHITSUNDAYHansard 10 November 1998NATIVE TITLE (QUEENSLAND) STATE PROVISIONS AMENDMENT BILL (No. 2)Mr BLACK (Whitsunday—ONP) (11.02 p.m.): Native title is an issue of paramount importance toAustralia today. This issue has ...
Speech byGRANT MUSGROVEMEMBER FOR SPRINGWOODHansard 21 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee BReportMr MUSGROVE (Springwood—ALP) (4.02 p.m.): In relation to the arts, the member ...
Speech byGRANT MUSGROVEMEMBER FOR SPRINGWOODHansard 10 November 1998LOGAN AND MOUNT GRAVATT POLICE DISTRICTS, LAW AND ORDERMr MUSGROVE (Springwood—ALP) (12.01 a.m.): I rise to inform the House of some of theinitiatives of the Beattie Labor Government, and in ...
Speech byGRANT MUSGROVEMEMBER FOR SPRINGWOODHansard 12 November 1998EMERGENCY SERVICES LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr MUSGROVE (Springwood—ALP) (3.39 p.m.): I remind the member for Redlands of theMasters report, which was prepared and kept secret from this ...
Speech byGRANT MUSGROVEMEMBER FOR SPRINGWOODHansard 12 November 1998LOGAN HOSPITAL; TRANSPORTMr MUSGROVE (Springwood—ALP) (7.24 p.m.): Tonight I rise to inform the House of moreachievements of the Beattie Labor Government in Logan City. As the member for ...
Speech byGRANT MUSGROVEMEMBER FOR SPRINGWOODHansard 19 November 1998DAIRY INDUSTRY AMENDMENT BILLMr MUSGROVE (Springwood—ALP) (12.52 p.m.): I rise to support the passage of the DairyIndustry Amendment Bill. In common with the member for Kurwongbah, I had a ...
Speech byGRANT MUSGROVEMEMBER FOR SPRINGWOODHansard 19 November 1998LOGAN RADIO 101FMMr MUSGROVE (Springwood—ALP) (8.37 p.m.): I rise to pay tribute to the managementcommittee, past and present, of 101FM, whose 10th birthday celebration I was pleased to ...
Speech byGRANT MUSGROVEMEMBER FOR SPRINGWOODHansard 6 August 1998MR N. RUNDAMEN; SPRINGWOOD STATE HIGH SCHOOLMr MUSGROVE (Springwood—ALP) (10.23 a.m.): I rise to inform this place of the work of anoutstanding individual and educator in my electorate, Mr Noel ...
Speech byGRANT MUSGROVEMEMBER FOR SPRINGWOODHansard 15 September 1998CRIME PREVENTION STRATEGYMr MUSGROVE (Springwood—ALP) (10.21 a.m.): The Government is determined to get toughon the causes of crime. Alcohol and drug abuse, child abuse, unemployment and ...
Speech byGRANT MUSGROVEMEMBER FOR SPRINGWOODHansard 16 September 1998ONE NATION PARTYMr MUSGROVE (Springwood—ALP) (9.42 p.m.): This morning the member for Tablelandsresponded quite vigorously to an answer given by the Deputy Premier to a question about racism ...
Speech byGRANT MUSGROVEMEMBER FOR SPRINGWOODHansard 17 September 1998ONE NATION PARTYMr MUSGROVE (Springwood—ALP) (10.16 a.m.): The member for Tablelands and the memberfor Caboolture get very upset when anyone dares to suggest that the members of their party, ...
Speech byGRANT MUSGROVEMEMBER FOR SPRINGWOODHansard 17 September 1998MINISTER FOR EMERGENCY SERVICESMr MUSGROVE (Springwood—ALP) (6.20 p.m.): I am pleased to hear that, in common with theformer Minister, the Minister also received a plaque. I am sure that she ...
Speech byGRANT MUSGROVEMEMBER FOR SPRINGWOODHansard 18 September 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILLAPPROPRIATION BILLMr MUSGROVE (Springwood—ALP) (2.30 p.m.): Much has been said about this Budget in thisdebate. Members opposite have claimed that this Budget ...
Speech byGRANT MUSGROVEMEMBER FOR SPRINGWOODHansard 20 October 1998AVERAGE AGE OF MEMBERS OF PARLIAMENTMr MUSGROVE (Springwood—ALP) (12.18 p.m.): I welcome the announcement today of thenew Federal shadow Cabinet. I think members will agree that it is a ...
Speech byHon. HENRY PALASZCZUKMEMBER FOR INALAHansard 11 November 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTPork IndustryHon. H. PALASZCZUK (Inala—ALP) (Minister for Primary Industries) (10 a.m.), by leave: Friday,13 November, is already known as black Friday. But I fear that ...
Speech byHon. HENRY PALASZCZUKMEMBER FOR INALAHansard 17 November 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTMr K. LawsonHon. H. PALASZCZUK (Inala—ALP) (Minister for Primary Industries) (10.10 a.m.), by leave: It iswith great sadness that I inform the House today of the ...
Speech byHon. HENRY PALASZCZUKMEMBER FOR INALAHansard 18 November 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTPrime Note CD-ROMsHon. H. PALASZCZUK (Inala—ALP) (Minister for Primary Industries) (10.04 a.m.), by leave: Inthe spirit of the rapidly approaching festive season, I ...
Speech byHon. HENRY PALASZCZUKMEMBER FOR INALAHansard 19 November 1998DAIRY INDUSTRY AMENDMENT BILLHon. H. PALASZCZUK (Inala—ALP) (Minister for Primary Industries) (3.43 p.m.), in reply: I thankall honourable members for their contributions today. It is a ...
Speech byHon. HENRY PALASZCZUKMEMBER FOR INALAHansard 19 November 1998PRIMARY INDUSTRIES LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Hon. H. PALASZCZUK (Inala—ALP) (Minister for Primary Industries) (5.15 p.m.), in reply: Icommend the Primary Industries Legislation Amendment ...
Speech byHon. HENRY PALASZCZUKMEMBER FOR INALAHansard 19 November 1998TARIFF PROTECTION, SUGAR INDUSTRY Hon. H. PALASZCZUK (Inala—ALP) (Minister for Primary Industries) (6.10 p.m.): I move thefollowing amendment to the motion of the honourable member for ...
Speech byHon. HENRY PALASZCZUKMEMBER FOR INALAHansard 22 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee DReportHon. H. PALASZCZUK (Inala—ALP) (Minister for Primary Industries) (11.53 a.m.): I would ...
Speech byHon. HENRY PALASZCZUKMEMBER FOR INALAHansard 10 November 1998DAIRY INDUSTRY AMENDMENT BILLHon. H. PALASZCZUK (Inala—ALP) (Minister for Primary Industries) (2.48 p.m.): I move—"That the Bill be now read a second time."The purpose of this Bill is to ...
Speech byHon. HENRY PALASZCZUKMEMBER FOR INALAHansard 10 November 1998PRIMARY INDUSTRIES LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLPALAHon. H. PALASZCZUK (Inala—ALP) (Minister for Primary Industries) (3.01 p.m.): I move—"That the Bill be now read a second time."This Bill ...
Speech byHARRY BLACKMEMBER FOR WHITSUNDAYHansard 17 November 1998TRAINING FOR MATURE-AGE WORKERSMr BLACK (Whitsunday—ONP) (6.35 p.m.): I must point out One Nation's policy in relation toemployment. We seek to and have always sought to introduce a very ...
Speech byHARRY BLACKMEMBER FOR WHITSUNDAYHansard 18 November 1998QUEENSLAND BUILDING SERVICES AUTHORITY AMENDMENT BILLMr BLACK (Whitsunday—ONP) (10.20 a.m.): I move—"That the Bill be now read a second time."Security of payment in the building industry has ...
Speech byHon. HENRY PALASZCZUKMEMBER FOR INALAHansard 5 August 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTSugarcane SmutHon. H. PALASZCZUK (Inala—ALP) (Minister for Primary Industries) (10.02 a.m.), by leave: TheAustralian sugar industry has been on red alert ever since the ...
Speech byHon. HENRY PALASZCZUKMEMBER FOR INALAHansard 16 September 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTPrimary IndustriesHon. H. PALASZCZUK (Inala—ALP) (Minister for Primary Industries) (9.52 a.m.), by leave: I ama firm believer in the need for truth in labelling. It is ...
Speech byHOWARD HOBBSMEMBER FOR WARREGOHansard 30 July 1998MOTION OF CONFIDENCE Mr HOBBS (Warrego—NPA) (9.19 p.m.): The Beattie Government is looking for a vote ofconfidence. Before any such decision is made, all honourable members need to examine the ...
Speech byHon. HENRY PALASZCZUKMEMBER FOR INALAHansard 22 October 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTPrimary Producers; Supply ChainsHon. H. PALASZCZUK (Inala—ALP) (Minister for Primary Industries) (10 a.m.), by leave: Primaryproducers are facing a revolution in the way ...
Speech byHon. HENRY PALASZCZUKMEMBER FOR INALAHansard 20 October 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTFood SafetyHon. H. PALASZCZUK (Inala—ALP) (Minister for Primary Industries) (10 a.m.), by leave: There isno more fundamental issue for primary producers around the world ...
Speech byDr LESLEY CLARKMEMBER FOR BARRON RIVERHansard 18 November 1998TRADING (ALLOWABLE HOURS) AMENDMENT BILLDr CLARK (Barron River—ALP) (10.02 p.m.): I will contribute very briefly to this debate to thankthe Minister for his responsiveness to this issue. ...
Speech byLINDA LAVARCHSTATE MEMBER FOR KURWONGBAHHansard 4 August 1998NAIDOC WEEK CELEBRATION, KURWONGBAH STATE SCHOOLMrs LAVARCH (Kurwongbah—ALP) (7.14 p.m.): From 5 July to 12 July this year the NationalAboriginal and Islander Day Observance Committee ...
Speech byLINDA LAVARCHSTATE MEMBER FOR KURWONGBAHHansard 5 August 1998WARREN STREET THEATREMrs LAVARCH (Kurwongbah—ALP) (10.26 a.m.): This morning I wish to draw to the attention ofthe House the achievements of Terry Maguire, Stephen Rowan and Linda Hassall ...
Speech byLINDA LAVARCHSTATE MEMBER FOR KURWONGBAHHansard 25 August 1998JOB NETWORKMrs LAVARCH (Kurwongbah—ALP) (11.55 a.m.): Mr Deputy Speaker, before I deal with mymatter of public importance I must say that this is the first time that I have had the ...
Speech byLINDA LAVARCHSTATE MEMBER FOR KURWONGBAHHansard 25 August 1998NATIVE TITLE (QUEENSLAND) STATE PROVISIONS BILLMrs LAVARCH (Kurwongbah—ALP) (3.28 p.m.): I rise to support the Native Title (Queensland)State Provisions Bill. In doing so, I feel that I am ...
Speech byLINDA LAVARCHSTATE MEMBER FOR KURWONGBAHHansard 26 August 1998TOURNAMENT OF THE MINDSMrs LAVARCH (Kurwongbah—ALP) (10.28 a.m.): Last weekend, some 651 schools acrossQueensland entered 1,463 teams in the 1998 Tournament of the Minds competition. I had ...
Speech byLINDA LAVARCHSTATE MEMBER FOR KURWONGBAHHansard 16 September 1998DADS CARING FOR KIDSMrs LAVARCH (Kurwongbah—ALP) (10.12 a.m.): From 31 August to 4 September, Australiacelebrated Adult Learners' Week. This is a national celebration and promotion of ...
Speech byLINDA LAVARCHSTATE MEMBER FOR KURWONGBAHHansard 16 September 1998CENSURE OF MINISTER FOR HEALTHMrs LAVARCH (Kurwongbah—ALP) (6.29 p.m.): I oppose the motion that was moved by thehonourable member for Maroochydore and I support the amendment that was ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR WARWICKHansard 18 November 1998SUPREME COURT OF QUEENSLAND ACT AND ANOTHER ACT AMENDMENT BILLMr SPRINGBORG (Warwick—NPA) (10.12 p.m.): The Opposition will be supporting theSupreme Court of Queensland Act and Another Act ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR WARWICKHansard 19 November 1998DAIRY INDUSTRY AMENDMENT BILLMr SPRINGBORG (Warwick—NPA) (12.30 p.m.): In rising to support the legislation before theHouse, I would like to commend the contribution of the honourable member ...
Speech byMr LEN STEPHANMEMBER FOR GYMPIEHansard 6 August 1998ADDRESS IN REPLYMr STEPHAN (Gympie—NPA) (5.23 p.m.): I take the opportunity provided by the debate on theAddress in Reply to pledge my loyalty to Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II. I also extend ...
Speech byMr LEN STEPHANMEMBER FOR GYMPIEHansard 17 September 1998VEGETABLE INDUSTRY Mr STEPHAN (Gympie—NPA) (10.20 p.m.): In Queensland there are a lot of variables,particularly in the vegetable industry. For example, we have the ability to produce and ...
Speech byMr LEN STEPHANMEMBER FOR GYMPIEHansard 20 October 1998BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY (PORTABLE LONG SERVICE LEAVE) AMENDMENTBILL Mr STEPHAN (Gympie—NPA) (4.14 p.m.): It gives me a great deal of pleasure to join in thedebate this afternoon on the ...
Speech byMr LEN STEPHANMEMBER FOR GYMPIEHansard 21 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee CReport Mr STEPHAN (Gympie—NPA) (5.30 p.m.): Along with the Minister and the former Minister ...
Speech byMr LEN STEPHANMEMBER FOR GYMPIEHansard 22 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee DReportMr STEPHAN (Gympie—NPA) (11.58 a.m.): It gives me great pleasure to take part in thisdebate, ...
Speech byDr LESLEY CLARKMEMBER FOR BARRON RIVERHansard 10 November 1998NATIVE TITLE (QUEENSLAND) STATE PROVISIONS AMENDMENT BILL (No. 2)Dr CLARK (Barron River—ALP) (11.24 p.m.): Native title legislation has, without doubt, been themost difficult that ...
Speech byDr LESLEY CLARKMEMBER FOR BARRON RIVERHansard 11 November 1998CRIMINAL COMPENSATION Dr CLARK (Barron River—ALP) (11.16 p.m.): Not long after being elected, I was assisting aconstituent with an application to become a justice of the peace. It was ...
Speech byDr LESLEY CLARKMEMBER FOR BARRON RIVERHansard 12 November 1998SMITHFIELD STATE HIGH SCHOOLDr CLARK (Barron River—ALP) (7.08 p.m.): On Wednesday, 28 October arsonists destroyed theInformation Technology Centre at the Smithfield State High School. The ...
Speech byDr LESLEY CLARKMEMBER FOR BARRON RIVERHansard 18 November 1998TRANSPORT LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL (No. 2)Dr CLARK (Barron River—ALP) (3.39 p.m.): It would probably take me well over an hour if Italked to this House about the range of transport ...
Speech byMr LEN STEPHANMEMBER FOR GYMPIEHansard 12 November 1998GYMPIE HOSPITALMr STEPHAN (Gympie—NPA) (7.18 p.m.): Tonight, we have been talking about hospitals, andwe have been doing that for some time. We have another problem in Gympie in that the ...
Speech byMr LEN STEPHANMEMBER FOR GYMPIEHansard 19 November 1998PRIMARY INDUSTRIES LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr STEPHAN (Gympie—NPA) (5.06 p.m.): In joining this debate, I wish to refer to the clauses ofthe Bill that relate to fruit and vegetable markets. I ...
Speech byDr LESLEY CLARKMEMBER FOR BARRON RIVERHansard 5 August 1998ADDRESS IN REPLY Dr CLARK (Barron River—ALP) (3.45 p.m.): It is with great pleasure that I rise today toparticipate in the debate on the motion for the adoption of the Address in Reply. I ...
Speech byDr LESLEY CLARKMEMBER FOR BARRON RIVERHansard 5 August 1998SPORTING SHOOTERS Dr CLARK (Barron River—ALP) (6.36 p.m.): I rise to support the amendment, recognising thatindeed there has been a large increase in the membership of gun clubs. In the ...
Speech byDr LESLEY CLARKMEMBER FOR BARRON RIVERHansard 6 August 1998MR H. WELZMAN Dr CLARK (Barron River—ALP) (7.23 p.m.): I have spoken on two occasions this week aboutthe need for politicians to listen to and respond to community concerns. Equally ...
Speech byDr LESLEY CLARKMEMBER FOR BARRON RIVERHansard 26 August 1998REVOCATION OF STATE FOREST AREAS Dr CLARK (Barron River—ALP) (2.49 p.m.): I am very happy to second this motion, becausethis is an excellent example of the type of partnership that we need ...
Speech byDr LESLEY CLARKMEMBER FOR BARRON RIVERHansard 26 August 1998ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS, BARRON RIVER ELECTORATEDr CLARK (Barron River—ALP) (7.11 p.m.): My decision to recontest the seat of Barron Riverwas very much influenced by the fact that I had what ...
Speech byDr LESLEY CLARKMEMBER FOR BARRON RIVERHansard 17 September 1998CRIME PREVENTION STRATEGYDr CLARK (Barron River—ALP) (10.34 p.m.): Prior to the election, the Labor Party made it veryclear that the Government was going to be both tough on crime and ...
Speech byDr LESLEY CLARKMEMBER FOR BARRON RIVERHansard 18 September 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILLAPPROPRIATION BILLDr CLARK (Barron River—ALP) (2.44 p.m.): On 14 May this year in an article in the Cairns Post,my predecessor in this House, Lyn Warwick, ...
Speech byDr LESLEY CLARKMEMBER FOR BARRON RIVERHansard 22 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee GReportDr CLARK (Barron River—ALP) (4.08 p.m.): I am particularly pleased to participate in ...
Speech byDr LESLEY CLARKMEMBER FOR BARRON RIVERHansard 22 October 1998KURANDA STATE HIGH SCHOOLDr CLARK (Barron River—ALP) (7.11 p.m.): The Kuranda region was included in the BarronRiver electorate following the 1992 redistribution. The lack of services in ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR WARWICKHansard 18 November 1998BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY (PORTABLE LONG SERVICE LEAVE) AMENDMENTBILLMr SPRINGBORG (Warwick—NPA) (4.57 p.m.): In this debate on the Building and ConstructionIndustry (Portable Long ...
Speech byDr LESLEY CLARKMEMBER FOR BARRON RIVERHansard 18 November 1998MINISTER FOR EDUCATIONDr CLARK (Barron River—ALP) (6.28 p.m.): I think that members would agree that in thehothouse atmosphere of this place we sometimes lose sight of the big picture and ...
Speech byMr LEN STEPHANMEMBER FOR GYMPIEHansard 22 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee GReportMr STEPHAN (Gympie—NPA) (4.35 p.m.): The Minister has just said that there has not been acut ...
Speech byDr LESLEY CLARKMEMBER FOR BARRON RIVERHansard 6 August 1998MACHANS BEACH RESIDENTS; AIR SERVICES AUSTRALIADr CLARK (Barron River—ALP) (10.27 a.m.): I wish to tell the House about an incident thatoccurred some days after my election to this place. I ...
Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 17 November 1998CAIRNS MUSEUMMs BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (12.12 p.m.): I would like to inform the House of some good news forCairns. The board of the Queensland Museum has called for applications for a museum ...
Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 17 November 1998TRAINING FOR MATURE-AGE WORKERSMs BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (6.30 p.m.): In this debate, it is crucial to point out how out of stepwith the rest of Australia Queensland has been under the previous ...
Speech byMrs D. PRATTMEMBER FOR BARAMBAHHansard 17 September 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILLAPPROPRIATION BILL Mrs PRATT (Barambah—ONP) (Deputy Leader of the One Nation Party) (2.47 p.m.): TheBudget papers hold very little for the people of Barambah. The ...
Speech byMrs D. PRATTMEMBER FOR BARAMBAHHansard 20 October 1998WATER STORAGE, IRVINEBANK; ELECTRICITY INDUSTRY Mrs PRATT (Barambah—ONP) (Deputy Leader of the One Nation Party) (6.05 p.m.): I rise tosecond the motion put forward by the member for Tablelands. ...
Speech byMr DOUG SLACKMEMBER FOR BURNETTHansard 30 July 1998MOTION OF CONFIDENCE Mr SLACK (Burnett—NPA) (10.09 p.m.): Earlier, the member for Southport mentioned that therecent election had been his fifth. I inform the House that, obviously, it was also my ...
Speech byMr DOUG SLACKMEMBER FOR BURNETTHansard 4 August 1998ADDRESS IN REPLY Mr SLACK (Burnett—NPA) (4.06 p.m.): Firstly, I take this opportunity to pledge my loyalty to theCrown and my commitment to the people of Queensland and to the people of my ...
Speech byMr DOUG SLACKMEMBER FOR BURNETTHansard 4 August 1998WORKERS COMPENSATION Mr SLACK (Burnett—NPA) (6.30 p.m.): It is now history that, when the coalition attained office,the workers compensation scheme in Queensland was, in round figures, $400m in ...
Speech byMr DOUG SLACKMEMBER FOR BURNETTHansard 27 August 1998WORKPLACE RELATIONS AMENDMENT BILL Mr SLACK (Burnett—NPA) (3.11 p.m.): With pleasure I join in this debate and support theOpposition's position in relation to opposing the Bill before the House. ...
Speech byMr DOUG SLACKMEMBER FOR BURNETTHansard 17 September 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILLAPPROPRIATION BILL Mr SLACK (Burnett—NPA) (9.27 p.m.): Obviously, the overall thrust of the Budget is very hardto criticise because, as the Treasurer himself ...
Speech byMr DOUG SLACKMEMBER FOR BURNETTHansard 22 October 1998BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY (PORTABLE LONG SERVICE LEAVE) AMENDMENTBILL Mr SLACK (Burnett—NPA) (5.44 p.m.): In his second-reading speech on 6 August, the Ministerfor Employment, Training ...
Speech byMr DOUG SLACKMEMBER FOR BURNETTHansard 17 November 1998TRAINING FOR MATURE-AGE WORKERS Mr SLACK (Burnett—NPA) (6.25 p.m.): The House tonight has an opportunity to force thisminority Government to face the challenges of the future in public sector ...
Speech byMr DOUG SLACKMEMBER FOR BURNETTHansard 18 November 1998BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY (PORTABLE LONG SERVICE LEAVE) AMENDMENTBILLMr SLACK (Burnett—NPA) (4.44 p.m.), continuing: In the few minutes I have left to me I willreiterate some of the ...
Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 30 July 1998MOTION OF CONFIDENCEMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (9 p.m.): As the youngest woman ever to have won aseat in the Queensland Parliament, I am honoured by the opportunity to serve as the ...
Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 6 August 1998HOSPITAL WAITING LISTSMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (10.21 a.m.): I am rising in this place to table adocument, and I find it rather curious that the new Health Minister is silent on the ...
Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 12 November 1998HEALTH AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (4.38 p.m.): The Opposition will be supporting some ofthe important public health issues dealt with in this ...
Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 12 November 1998QUEENSLAND HEALTHMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (6 p.m.): I move—"That this House notes with alarm the health crisis overtaking Queensland's public healthsystem, including—mass meeting ...
Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 18 November 1998PRIVILEGEComments by Member for NicklinMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (10.18 a.m.): I rise on a matter of privilege suddenlyarising.Mr SPEAKER: Order! The member cannot rise on a ...
Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 18 November 1998PRIVILEGEComments by Member for NicklinMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (10.25 a.m.): I rise on a matter of privilege suddenlyarising. This concerns the misrepresentations of the member ...
Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 18 November 1998MINISTER FOR EDUCATIONMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (6.49 p.m.): It is with great pleasure that I rise tonight tosupport the coalition's motion moved by the shadow Minister, because ...
Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 19 November 1998HOSPITAL WAITING LISTSMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (8.51 p.m.): The Beattie Labor Government inheritedthe best public hospital system in Australia and, in just five months, Health ...
Speech byGARY FENLONMEMBER FOR GREENSLOPESHansard 5 August 1998ADDRESS IN REPLYMr FENLON (Greenslopes—ALP) (3.05 p.m.): I rise in reply to the Speech by the Governor ofQueensland, His Excellency Major General Peter Arnison, AO, to the Legislative Assembly in ...
Speech byGARY FENLONMEMBER FOR GREENSLOPESHansard 6 August 1998ANNIVERSARY OF HIROSHIMA BOMBINGMr FENLON (Greenslopes—ALP) (10.14 a.m.): It was 53 years ago today, at 8.15 a.m. on 6August 1945, that Hiroshima, the Japanese city on the island of Honshu, became ...
Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 26 August 1998SCHOOL-BASED MANAGEMENTMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (6.25 p.m.): It defies belief that the Labor Minister forEducation would claim that there is no money to keep faith with Queensland ...
Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 27 August 1998WORKPLACE RELATIONS AMENDMENT BILLMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (5.44 p.m.): I have been listening to Labor membersopposite and their repetitive, tedious misrepresentation. They seek to ...
Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 15 September 1998MARYBOROUGH BASE HOSPITALMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (10.23 a.m.): Health Minister Wendy Edmond is clearlyout of her depth in the Health portfolio and the public hospitals of this ...
Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 16 September 1998MEMBER FOR NICKLINMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (10.10 a.m.): I register my disappointment at somestatements made by the member for Nicklin, Peter Wellington, in his defence of the ...
Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 16 September 1998CENSURE OF MINISTER FOR HEALTHMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (6 p.m.): I move—"That this House censures the Minister for Health for breaking an election promise toretain all existing ...
Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 18 September 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILLAPPROPRIATION BILLMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (3.13 p.m.): One of the surprising things about thisLabor Budget is that, despite all the hoopla, it ...
Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 21 September 1998MARYBOROUGH HOSPITALMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (10.20 a.m.): Maryborough people spoke loudly andclearly last month about the Labor Party's broken promises in relation to their ...
Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 22 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee EReportMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (2.40 p.m.): I am very disappointed with the ...
Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 12 November 1998HEALTH PRACTITIONERS (SPECIAL EVENTS EXEMPTION) BILLMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (4.27 p.m.): The Opposition will be supporting thisHealth Practitioners (Special Events Exemption) ...
Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 11 November 1998CENTRELINKMs BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (10.28 a.m.): I want to draw to the attention of this House the furtherdreadful disincentive imposed upon unemployed people in this State by the Howard ...
Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 12 November 1998HEALTH PRACTITIONERS (SPECIAL EVENTS EXEMPTION) BILLMs BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (4.29 p.m.): I am pleased to speak in support of this Bill for fairlyobviously reasons. This Bill is not one that stretches ...
Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 12 November 1998HEALTH AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMs BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (5.39 p.m.): I am pleased to speak on several aspects of this Bill. Inote that I follow the honourable member for Caloundra, who ...
Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 12 November 1998QUEENSLAND HEALTHMs BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (6.39 p.m.): It is important to me to take the opportunity to speak tothis motion and, in doing so, to go back a little bit further than the immediate ...
Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 18 November 1998UNIVERSITY OF THE SUNSHINE COAST BILLMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (10.44 p.m.): It is with great pleasure that I rise tosupport this Bill as it marks another historic milestone for ...
Speech byHon. JUDY SPENCEMEMBER FOR MOUNT GRAVATTHansard 10 November 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTViolence in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Communities Hon. J. C. SPENCE (Mount Gravatt— ALP) (Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait IslanderPolicy and ...
Speech byHon. JUDY SPENCEMEMBER FOR MOUNT GRAVATTHansard 10 November 1998RESIDENTIAL TENANCIES AMENDMENT BILL (No. 2)Hon. J. C. SPENCE (Mount Gravatt— ALP) (Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait IslanderPolicy and Minister for Women's Policy and Minister ...
Speech byHon. JUDY SPENCEMEMBER FOR MOUNT GRAVATTHansard 12 November 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTUnderpaid Workers on Palm IslandHon. J. C. SPENCE (Mount Gravatt— ALP) (Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait IslanderPolicy and Minister for Women's Policy and ...
Speech byHon. JUDY SPENCEMEMBER FOR MOUNT GRAVATTHansard 18 November 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTIsland Industries Board, Annual ReportHon. J. C. SPENCE (Mount Gravatt— ALP) (Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait IslanderPolicy and Minister for Women's ...
Speech byHon. JUDY SPENCEMEMBER FOR MOUNT GRAVATTHansard 19 November 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTInternational Direct Mail HoaxesHon. J. C. SPENCE (Mount Gravatt— ALP) (Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait IslanderPolicy and Minister for Women's Policy and ...
Speech byJULIE ATTWOODMEMBER FOR MOUNT OMMANEYHansard 4 August 1998ADDRESS IN REPLYMrs ATTWOOD (Mount Ommaney—ALP) (4.59 p.m.): I am very honoured and proud to standbefore honourable members today as the first elected female member for the electorate of ...
Speech byJULIE ATTWOODMEMBER FOR MOUNT OMMANEYHansard 26 August 1998WORKPLACE RELATIONS AMENDMENT BILLMrs ATTWOOD (Mount Ommaney—ALP) (5.31 p.m.): This Government is strongly opposed tothe QWA system of individual agreements that are kept secret and ...
Speech byKAREN STRUTHERSMEMBER FOR ARCHERFIELDHansard 17 November 1998FREIGHT RAIL SERVICESMs STRUTHERS (Archerfield—ALP) (10.27 p.m.): I could not end the parliamentary session thisyear without speaking on the topic of trains—the pet love of my predecessor, ...
Speech byKAREN STRUTHERSMEMBER FOR ARCHERFIELDHansard 17 November 1998TRAINING FOR MATURE-AGE WORKERSMs STRUTHERS (Archerfield—ALP) (6.49 p.m.): I support the amended motion because theprevious system was full of rorts. I want to tell the House about some of ...
Speech byHon. KEN HAYWARDMEMBER FOR KALLANGURHansard 6 August 1998ADDRESS IN REPLYHon. K. W. HAYWARD (Kallangur—ALP) (5.04 p.m.): It is certainly a great pleasure for me tohave this opportunity to speak to the motion for the adoption of the Address in Reply. ...
Speech byHon. KEN HAYWARDMEMBER FOR KALLANGURHansard 16 September 1998CABOOLTURE AND DISTRICT MENTAL HEALTH SERVICEHon. K. W. HAYWARD (Kallangur—ALP) (9.32 p.m.): Tonight it is a pleasure to highlight to theParliament the achievements and contribution to the ...
Speech byHon. KEN HAYWARDMEMBER FOR KALLANGURHansard 20 October 1998WATER STORAGE, IRVINEBANK; ELECTRICITY INDUSTRYHon. K. W. HAYWARD (Kallangur—ALP) (6.39 p.m.): I support the amendment to the motionmoved by the Minister. I wish to speak to the second part ...
Speech byHon. KEN HAYWARDMEMBER FOR KALLANGURHansard 22 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee EReportHon. K. W. HAYWARD (Kallangur—ALP) (12.55 p.m.): It is certainly a great pleasure to ...
Speech byHon. KEN HAYWARDMEMBER FOR KALLANGURHansard 22 October 1998PRIVATISATION OF TABHon. K. W. HAYWARD (Kallangur—ALP) (6.34 p.m.): I think tonight's debate in this Parliamentis a very important one. When we talk about a debate such as this, we need to ...
Speech byKAREN STRUTHERSMEMBER FOR ARCHERFIELDHansard 25 August 1998NATIVE TITLE (QUEENSLAND) STATE PROVISIONS BILLMs STRUTHERS (Archerfield—ALP) (4.11 p.m.): In speaking to the Native Title (Queensland)State Provisions Bill, I acknowledge that a number of ...
Speech byKAREN STRUTHERSMEMBER FOR ARCHERFIELDHansard 26 August 1998WORKPLACE RELATIONS AMENDMENT BILLMs STRUTHERS (Archerfield—ALP) (4.05 p.m.): As a proud unionist and Labor Party member,it gives me great pleasure to speak to the Workplace Relations ...
Speech byKAREN STRUTHERSMEMBER FOR ARCHERFIELDHansard 16 September 1998QUEENSLAND VISIT BY GLENDA JACKSONMs STRUTHERS (Archerfield—ALP) (10.16 a.m.): I am sure that many members of this Househave been entertained by Glenda Jackson in the movies A Touch of ...
Speech byKAREN STRUTHERSMEMBER FOR ARCHERFIELDHansard 17 September 1998STROKE SUPPORT GROUP Ms STRUTHERS (Archerfield—ALP) (10.20 a.m.): Unlike my colleagues this morning, I do notpropose to talk about Rugby League. I intend to talk about the invaluable time ...
Speech byKAREN STRUTHERSMEMBER FOR ARCHERFIELDHansard 17 September 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILLAPPROPRIATION BILL Ms STRUTHERS (Archerfield—ALP) (9.03 p.m.): I rise to support these appropriation Bills. Eachyear, State Budgets come and go, but this one ...
Speech byKAREN STRUTHERSMEMBER FOR ARCHERFIELDHansard 5 August 1998ADDRESS IN REPLYMs STRUTHERS (Archerfield—ALP) (11.50 a.m.): It is with a great sense of honour andenthusiasm for the tasks ahead of me that I stand to make my inaugural speech in the ...
Speech byJULIE ATTWOODMEMBER FOR MOUNT OMMANEYHansard 27 August 1998MR R. ATTWOODMrs ATTWOOD (Mount Ommaney—ALP) (2.31 a.m.): Today the member for Southport madecertain allegations against my husband. I would like to correct some errors of fact that he made ...
Speech byJULIE ATTWOODMEMBER FOR MOUNT OMMANEYHansard 17 September 1998GOODS AND SERVICES TAXMrs ATTWOOD (Mount Ommaney—ALP) (10.24 a.m.): I have had many approaches fromconcerned senior members in my electorate about the proposed GST of the present ...
Speech byJULIE ATTWOODMEMBER FOR MOUNT OMMANEYHansard 17 September 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILLAPPROPRIATION BILLMrs ATTWOOD (Mount Ommaney—ALP) (9.44 p.m.): I am proud to be part of a Governmentthat is committed to reducing unemployment and targeting ...
Speech byJULIE ATTWOODMEMBER FOR MOUNT OMMANEYHansard 20 October 1998BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY (PORTABLE LONG SERVICE LEAVE) AMENDMENTBILLMrs ATTWOOD (Mount Ommaney—ALP) (4.58 p.m.): The Bill before the House today is part ofan overall reform ...
Speech byJULIE ATTWOODMEMBER FOR MOUNT OMMANEYHansard 21 October 1998OXLEY SECONDARY COLLEGE; MONTROSE SPECIAL SCHOOLMrs ATTWOOD (Mount Ommaney—ALP) (10.14 a.m.): I would like to draw members' attentionto a special high school in my electorate called the ...
Speech byJULIE ATTWOODMEMBER FOR MOUNT OMMANEYHansard 21 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee CReportMrs ATTWOOD (Mount Ommaney—ALP) (4.54 p.m.): Estimates Committee C was my ...
Speech byJULIE ATTWOODMEMBER FOR MOUNT OMMANEYHansard 12 November 1998MONTROSE; MR T. DICKSONMrs ATTWOOD (Mount Ommaney—ALP) (10.23 a.m.): On 5 November I attended the annualgeneral meeting of the Queensland Society for Crippled Children at Montrose in ...
Speech byJULIE ATTWOODMEMBER FOR MOUNT OMMANEYHansard 17 November 1998BUS SUBSIDY ELIGIBILITY, MOUNT OMMANEY ELECTORATEMrs ATTWOOD (Mount Ommaney—ALP) (10.19 a.m.): I reply to the comments of the memberfor Gregory to honourable members on Thursday, 12 ...
Speech byJULIE ATTWOODMEMBER FOR MOUNT OMMANEYHansard 18 November 1998TRADING (ALLOWABLE HOURS) AMENDMENT BILLMrs ATTWOOD (Mount Ommaney—ALP) (9.57 p.m.): I speak in support of the Trading(Allowable Hours) Amendment Bill. A number of months ago, I had my ...
Speech byJULIE ATTWOODMEMBER FOR MOUNT OMMANEYHansard 18 November 1998JOB CREATIONMrs ATTWOOD (Mount Ommaney—ALP) (11.53 p.m.): Last month I had the honour of chairinga jobs policy council forum at Ipswich on behalf of the Minister for Employment and ...
Speech byKAREN STRUTHERSMEMBER FOR ARCHERFIELDHansard 21 October 1998UNEMPLOYMENT, ARCHERFIELD ELECTORATEMs STRUTHERS (Archerfield—ALP) (10.25 a.m.): I want us all to put ourselves in the shoes ofsomeone else for a moment. We are 45 years of age and we have ...
Speech byKAREN STRUTHERSMEMBER FOR ARCHERFIELDHansard 22 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee FReport No. 1Ms STRUTHERS (Archerfield—ALP) (3.06 p.m.): I firstly wish to express my support ...
Speech byKAREN STRUTHERSMEMBER FOR ARCHERFIELDHansard 10 November 1998NATIVE TITLE (QUEENSLAND) STATE PROVISIONS AMENDMENT BILL (No. 2)Ms STRUTHERS (Archerfield—ALP) (5.43 p.m.): The member for Tablelands has set me a hardact to follow. As I have been sitting ...
Speech byHon. KEN HAYWARDMEMBER FOR KALLANGURHansard 10 November 1998PRIVATISATION OF TABHon. K. W. HAYWARD (Kallangur—ALP) (6.40 p.m.): It is a pleasure to speak to theamendment which has been moved by the Premier. I remind the House that this amendment ...
Speech byKAREN STRUTHERSMEMBER FOR ARCHERFIELDHansard 11 November 1998SEX HANDICAPMs STRUTHERS (Archerfield—ALP) (10.24 a.m.): Honourable members should be verydisturbed: Australia is facing a sex handicap until the year 2175. "Sex handicap" is the term used ...
Speech byHon. ANNA BLIGHMEMBER FOR SOUTH BRISBANEHansard 12 November 1998JUVENILE JUSTICE LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLHon. A. M. BLIGH (South Brisbane—ALP) (Minister for Families, Youth and Community Careand Minister for Disability Services) (12.21 p.m.), in ...
Speech byHon. ANNA BLIGHMEMBER FOR SOUTH BRISBANEHansard 17 November 1998COMMISSIONS OF INQUIRY (FORDE INQUIRY—EVIDENCE) REGULATION 1998Disallowance of Statutory InstrumentHon. A. M. BLIGH (South Brisbane—ALP) (Minister for Families, Youth and Community ...
Speech byMr W. BAUMANNMEMBER FOR ALBERTHansard 30 July 1998MOTION OF CONFIDENCEMr BAUMANN (Albert—NPA) (2.02 a.m.): Firstly, I would like to join with the many othermembers of the House who have offered their congratulations tonight to Mr Hollis on his ...
Speech byMr W. BAUMANNMEMBER FOR ALBERTHansard 18 November 1998TRANSPORT LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL (No. 2)Mr BAUMANN (Albert—NPA) (12.13 p.m.): As the shadow Minister for Transport and MainRoads has indicated, the Opposition proposes to support this Bill, ...
Speech byBILL D'ARCY, MLAMEMBER FOR WOODRIDGEHansard 4 August 1998IMMIGRATIONMr D'ARCY (Woodridge—ALP) (12 p.m.): Today's announcement of a change in the direction ofimmigration policy by the Leader of the Federal Opposition, Kim Beazley, is a welcome change ...
Speech byBILL D'ARCY, MLAMEMBER FOR WOODRIDGEHansard 5 August 1998ADDRESS IN REPLYMr D'ARCY (Woodridge—ALP) (5.42 p.m.): Mr Speaker, let me congratulate you personally andpublicly on your elevation to the high office of Speaker. Interestingly, I have stood ...
Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 28 July 1998ELECTION OF SPEAKERMr FELDMAN (Leader of the One Nation Party) (Caboolture—ONP) (11.01 a.m.): I commendthe Premier on his high ideals, but I concur with the cynicism of the Leader of the Opposition ...
Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 30 July 1998MOTION OF CONDOLENCETsunami Disaster, Papua New GuineaMr FELDMAN (Caboolture—ONP) (Leader of the One Nation Party) (10.13 a.m.): I join with thePremier and the Leader of the Opposition in extending ...
Speech byMr ALLAN GRICE, OAMMEMBER FOR BROADWATERHansard 17 November 1998MR F. CLAIR; CRIMINAL JUSTICE COMMISSIONMr GRICE (Broadwater—NPA) (11.30 a.m.): The passing of the Clair regime at the CriminalJustice Commission will not be mourned by anybody apart ...
Speech byMr ALLAN GRICE, OAMMEMBER FOR BROADWATERHansard 17 November 1998DRUGS Mr GRICE (Broadwater—NPA) (7.18 p.m.): I have spoken in this House previously about thescourge that is drugs, in particular on the Gold Coast but also throughout this State and ...
Speech byHon. ANNA BLIGHMEMBER FOR SOUTH BRISBANEHansard 4 August 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTChild AbuseHon. A. M. BLIGH (South Brisbane—ALP) (Minister for Families, Youth and Community Careand Minister for Disability Services) (9.47 a.m.), by leave: I earlier ...
Speech byHon. ANNA BLIGHMEMBER FOR SOUTH BRISBANEHansard 6 August 1998JUVENILE JUSTICE LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLHon. A. M. BLIGH (South Brisbane—ALP) (Minister for Families, Youth and Community Careand Minister for Disability Services) (12.46 p.m.): I ...
Speech byHon. ANNA BLIGHMEMBER FOR SOUTH BRISBANEHansard 25 August 1998MEMBERS FOR KEDRON, BUNDAMBA, IPSWICH, CHATSWORTH AND MURRUMBA Hon. A. M. BLIGH (South Brisbane—ALP) (Minister for Families, Youth and Community Careand Minister for Disability Services) ...
Speech byHon. ANNA BLIGHMEMBER FOR SOUTH BRISBANEHansard 27 August 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENT Forde Inquiry; Mr H. HeilpernHon. A. M. BLIGH (South Brisbane—ALP) (Minister for Families, Youth and Community Careand Minister for Disability Services) (10 a.m.), by ...
Speech byHon. ANNA BLIGHMEMBER FOR SOUTH BRISBANEHansard 27 August 1998ADOPTION OF CHILDREN (HAGUE CONVENTION OF INTERCOUNTRY ADOPTION) AMENDMENTBILLHon. A. M. BLIGH (South Brisbane—ALP) (Minister for Families, Youth and Community Careand Minister for ...
Speech byMr ALLAN GRICE, OAMMEMBER FOR BROADWATERHansard 6 August 1998ADDRESS IN REPLYMr GRICE (Broadwater—NPA) (3.38 p.m.): Unlike the previous speaker, I will not be dumping allover One Nation or any other particular group. I would like to say a few things ...
Speech byMr ALLAN GRICE, OAMMEMBER FOR BROADWATERHansard 27 August 1998WORKPLACE RELATIONS AMENDMENT BILLMr GRICE (Broadwater—NPA) (10.01 p.m.): Tonight I wish to speak against the Government'sattempt to abolish Queensland workplace agreements. The amendments ...
Speech byMr ALLAN GRICE, OAMMEMBER FOR BROADWATERHansard 16 September 1998PERSONAL EXPLANATIONAnti-drug Initiative; Schoolies WeekMr GRICE (Broadwater—NPA) (10.05 a.m.), by leave: Yesterday the Minister for Police andCorrective Services made outrageous ...
Speech byMr ALLAN GRICE, OAMMEMBER FOR BROADWATERHansard 18 September 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILLAPPROPRIATION BILLMr GRICE (Broadwater—NPA) (12.20 p.m.): Mr Deputy Speaker, may I say that it is good to seeyou sitting in your position, as our system ...
Speech byMr ALLAN GRICE, OAMMEMBER FOR BROADWATERHansard 21 October 1998MINISTER FOR MINES AND ENERGY; MINISTER FOR POLICE AND CORRECTIVE SERVICESMr GRICE (Broadwater—NPA) (10.12 a.m.): There are very few people who should be held inhigher regard in our ...
Speech byMr ALLAN GRICE, OAMMEMBER FOR BROADWATERHansard 21 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee BReportMr GRICE (Broadwater—NPA) (4.08 p.m.) First of all, I thank the committee members. ...
Speech byMr ALLAN GRICE, OAMMEMBER FOR BROADWATERHansard 10 November 1998NATIVE TITLE (QUEENSLAND) STATE PROVISIONS AMENDMENT BILL (No. 2)Mr GRICE (Broadwater—NPA) (10.12 p.m.): This Bill is another missed opportunity, anotherbureaucratic impediment that the ...
Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 30 July 1998MOTION OF CONFIDENCE Mr FELDMAN (Caboolture—ONP) (Leader of the One Nation Party) (12.24 p.m.): We are heretoday to talk about confidence. In October 1996, a distinguished QC and an equally ...
Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 5 August 1998COMMUNISM IN SCHOOLSMr FELDMAN (Caboolture—ONP) (Leader of the One Nation Party) (7.02 p.m.): I rise tonight toinform honourable members that the State is in big trouble when communist recruiters ...
Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 6 August 1998ADDRESS IN REPLYMr FELDMAN (Caboolture—ONP) (Leader of the One Nation Party) (4.48 p.m.): Mr DeputySpeaker, it would be remiss of me at this stage not to ask you to pass on my congratulations to ...
Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 25 August 1998MEMBERS FOR KEDRON, BUNDAMBA, IPSWICH, CHATSWORTH AND MURRUMBAMr FELDMAN (Caboolture—ONP) (Leader of the One Nation Party) (6 p.m.): I move—"That the Honourable Members for Kedron, Bundamba, ...
Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 27 August 1998FORDE INQUIRY; MR H. HEILPERNMr FELDMAN (Caboolture—ONP) (Leader of the One Nation Party) (6.31 p.m.): Let us notmistake One Nation's intentions in the Forde child abuse inquiry: we ...
Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 15 September 1998MARYBOROUGH BASE HOSPITALMr FELDMAN (Caboolture—ONP) (Leader of the One Nation Party) (11.50 a.m.): The big issuein central Queensland last week and this week has been the attempted ...
Speech byHon. ANNA BLIGHMEMBER FOR SOUTH BRISBANEHansard 27 August 1998FORDE INQUIRY; MR H. HEILPERNHon. A. M. BLIGH (South Brisbane—ALP) (Minister for Families, Youth and Community Careand Minister for Disability Services) (6.15 p.m.): As I said earlier ...
Speech byHon. ANNA BLIGHMEMBER FOR SOUTH BRISBANEHansard 15 September 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTCootharinga Society of North Queensland Hon. A. M. BLIGH (South Brisbane—ALP) (Minister for Families, Youth and Community Careand Minister for Disability Services) ...
Speech byHon. ANNA BLIGHMEMBER FOR SOUTH BRISBANEHansard 22 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee DReport Hon. A. M. BLIGH (South Brisbane—ALP) (Minister for Families, Youth and Community ...
Speech byHon. ANNA BLIGHMEMBER FOR SOUTH BRISBANEHansard 10 November 1998CHILD PROTECTION BILLHon. A. M. BLIGH (South Brisbane—ALP) (Minister for Families, Youth and Community Careand Minister for Disability Services) (2.31 p.m.): I move—"That the Bill be now ...
Speech byHon. ANNA BLIGHMEMBER FOR SOUTH BRISBANEHansard 11 November 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTInstallation of Audio Loop in Parliamentary AnnexeHon. A. M. BLIGH (South Brisbane—ALP) (Minister for Families, Youth and Community Careand Minister for Disability ...
Speech byHon. ANNA BLIGHMEMBER FOR SOUTH BRISBANEHansard 12 November 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTUrgent and Critical Needs of People with a DisabilityHon. A. M. BLIGH (South Brisbane—ALP) (Minister for Families, Youth and Community Careand Minister for ...
Speech byMr ALLAN GRICE, OAMMEMBER FOR BROADWATERHansard 30 July 1998MOTION OF CONFIDENCEMr GRICE (Broadwater—NPA) (7.43 p.m.): Mr Speaker, firstly, I would like to add to my personalcongratulations on your nomination by doing so publicly in the House. ...
Speech byMr ALLAN GRICE, OAMMEMBER FOR BROADWATERHansard 4 August 1998CRIMINAL JUSTICE COMMISSIONMr GRICE (Broadwater—NPA) (11.49 a.m.): I cannot help but endorse the comments made bythe previous speaker. I have said numerous times in the press that the very, ...
Speech byMr ALLAN GRICE, OAMMEMBER FOR BROADWATERHansard 12 November 1998SCHOOLIES WEEKMr GRICE (Broadwater—NPA) (10.25 a.m.): I wish to congratulate the Gold Coast Bulletin on awonderful initiative on the eve of Schoolies Week on the Gold Coast, titled How ...
Speech byMrs J. GAMINMEMBER FOR BURLEIGHHansard 4 August 1998ADDRESS IN REPLYMrs GAMIN (Burleigh—NPA) (5.15 p.m.): In joining the Address in Reply debate today I confirm,as always, my loyalty and allegiance and that of my constituency, to Her Majesty the ...
Speech byMrs J. GAMINMEMBER FOR BURLEIGHHansard 4 August 1998RESIDENT UNIT MANAGERSMrs GAMIN (Burleigh—NPA) (6.59 p.m.): I bring to the attention of the Parliament someanomalies suffered by resident unit managers in the costs involved in the running of their ...
Speech byMrs J. GAMINMEMBER FOR BURLEIGHHansard 15 September 1998MR W. CALLINANMrs GAMIN (Burleigh—NPA) (12.08 p.m.): William Martin Callinan was well known and greatlyloved as the principal of Miami State High School for 17 years until his retirement in ...
Speech byMrs J. GAMINMEMBER FOR BURLEIGHHansard 21 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee BReportMrs GAMIN (Burleigh—NPA) (4.18 p.m.): In joining this debate on the report of ...
Speech byMrs J. GAMINMEMBER FOR BURLEIGHHansard 22 October 1998PRIVATISATION OF TABMrs GAMIN (Burleigh—NPA) (6.39 p.m.): This Parliament has a responsibility to do all it can toprotect Queensland's very proud racing industry. That is why I support tonight's ...
Speech byMrs J. GAMINMEMBER FOR BURLEIGHHansard 12 November 1998HEALTH AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMrs GAMIN (Burleigh—NPA) (5.10 p.m.): In rising to speak to the Health and Other LegislationAmendment Bill 1998, I have to say that the basis of the ...
Speech byMrs J. GAMINMEMBER FOR BURLEIGHHansard 18 November 1998PERSONAL EXPLANATIONComments by Member for NicklinMrs GAMIN (Burleigh—NPA) (10.09 a.m.): I rise to make a personal explanation. Yesterday, themember for Nicklin made an adverse reference to me in ...
Speech byHon. JUDY SPENCEMEMBER FOR MOUNT GRAVATTHansard 4 August 1998KESSELS ROADHon. J. C. SPENCE (Mount Gravatt— ALP) (Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait IslanderPolicy and Minister for Women's Policy and Minister for Fair Trading) (7.25 p.m.): I ...
Speech byHon. JUDY SPENCEMEMBER FOR MOUNT GRAVATTHansard 5 August 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTAboriginal Councils and Island Councils; Auditor-General's Reports Hon. J. C. SPENCE (Mount Gravatt— ALP) (Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait IslanderPolicy and ...
Speech byHon. JUDY SPENCEMEMBER FOR MOUNT GRAVATTHansard 25 August 1998NATIVE TITLE (QUEENSLAND) STATE PROVISIONS BILLHon. J. C. SPENCE (Mount Gravatt— ALP) (Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait IslanderPolicy and Minister for Women's Policy and Minister ...
Speech byHon. JUDY SPENCEMEMBER FOR MOUNT GRAVATTHansard 26 August 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTWomen's Infolink; Internet AccessHon. J. C. SPENCE (Mount Gravatt— ALP) (Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait IslanderPolicy and Minister for Women's Policy and ...
Speech byHon. JUDY SPENCEMEMBER FOR MOUNT GRAVATTHansard 27 August 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTBuilding Services AuthorityHon. J. C. SPENCE (Mount Gravatt— ALP) (Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait IslanderPolicy and Minister for Women's Policy and ...
Speech byHon. JUDY SPENCEMEMBER FOR MOUNT GRAVATTHansard 27 August 1998BILLS OF SALE AND OTHER SECURITIES AMENDMENT BILLHon. J. C. SPENCE (Mount Gravatt— ALP) (Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait IslanderPolicy and Minister for Women's Policy and ...
Speech byHon. JUDY SPENCEMEMBER FOR MOUNT GRAVATTHansard 27 August 1998FORDE INQUIRY; MR H. HEILPERNHon. J. C. SPENCE (Mount Gravatt— ALP) (Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait IslanderPolicy and Minister for Women's Policy and Minister for Fair Trading) ...
Speech byMrs J. GAMINMEMBER FOR BURLEIGHHansard 30 July 1998MOTION OF CONFIDENCEMrs GAMIN (Burleigh—NPA) (12.39 a.m.): Mr Speaker, may I add my congratulations to thoseof other members to you on your elevation to your position. I wish you good fortune in ...
Speech byHon. JUDY SPENCEMEMBER FOR MOUNT GRAVATTHansard 18 September 1998CONSUMER CREDIT (QUEENSLAND) AMENDMENT BILLHon. J. C. SPENCE (Mount Gravatt— ALP) (Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait IslanderPolicy and Minister for Women's Policy and Minister ...
Speech byHon. JUDY SPENCEMEMBER FOR MOUNT GRAVATTHansard 20 October 1998CONSUMER CREDIT (QUEENSLAND) AMENDMENT BILLHon. J. C. SPENCE (Mount Gravatt—ALP) (Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait IslanderPolicy and Minister for Women's Policy and Minister for ...
Speech byHon. JUDY SPENCEMEMBER FOR MOUNT GRAVATTHansard 22 October 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTJolly Frog Car & Bike Rentals Pty LtdHon. J. C. SPENCE (Mount Gravatt— ALP) (Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait IslanderPolicy and Minister for Women's Policy ...
Speech byHon. JUDY SPENCEMEMBER FOR MOUNT GRAVATTHansard 22 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee DReportHon. J. C. SPENCE (Mount Gravatt— ALP) (Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait ...
Speech byJOHN MICKELMEMBER FOR LOGANHansard 18 November 1998TRADING (ALLOWABLE HOURS) AMENDMENT BILLMr MICKEL (Logan—ALP) (10 p.m.): I commend the Minister for being able to negotiate thisimportant change on behalf of the retail industry. However, as the Bill ...
Speech byJOHN MICKELMEMBER FOR LOGANHansard 19 November 1998DAIRY INDUSTRY AMENDMENT BILLMr MICKEL (Logan—ALP) (12.15 p.m.): This Bill flags the freeing up of Queensland's dairyindustries. A number of changes have occurred in anticipation of these amendments, ...
Speech byJOHN MICKELMEMBER FOR LOGANHansard 19 November 1998TARIFF PROTECTION, SUGAR INDUSTRYMr MICKEL (Logan—ALP) (6.13 p.m.): It is a delight to second the amendment moved by theMinister because this debate is about the old Australian historical thing of ...
Speech byHon. JUDY SPENCEMEMBER FOR MOUNT GRAVATTHansard 18 September 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTAboriginal Reconciliation StrategyHon. J. C. SPENCE (Mount Gravatt— ALP) (Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait IslanderPolicy and Minister for Women's Policy ...
Speech byHon. JUDY SPENCEMEMBER FOR MOUNT GRAVATTHansard 17 September 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTRetirement VillagesHon. J. C. SPENCE (Mount Gravatt—ALP) (Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait IslanderPolicy and Minister for Women's Policy and Minister for ...
Speech byHon. JUDY SPENCEMEMBER FOR MOUNT GRAVATTHansard 5 August 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTBrisbane Exhibition Show BagsHon. J. C. SPENCE (Mount Gravatt— ALP) (Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait IslanderPolicy and Minister for Women's Policy and ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 10 November 1998NATIVE TITLE (QUEENSLAND) STATE PROVISIONS AMENDMENT BILL (No. 2)Dr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (Leader of the Liberal Party) (4.09 p.m.): I rise to speak to the NativeTitle (Queensland) State ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 10 November 1998PRIVATISATION OF TABDr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (Leader of the Liberal Party) (6.35 p.m.): It gives me pleasure toenter this debate. I think we should understand one thing quite clearly. The ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 11 November 1998ARMISTICE DAYDr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (Leader of the Liberal Party) (10.22 a.m.): In common with themember for Cleveland, it is my privilege to say a few words about the day that we must never ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 11 November 1998NATIONAL COMPETITION POLICYDr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (Leader of the Liberal Party) (6.37 p.m.): I rise to second theamendment moved by the Leader of the Opposition to the amendment moved by the ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 17 November 1998GOODS AND SERVICES TAXDr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (Leader of the Liberal Party) (10.18 a.m.): In the past few days, thePremier has made much political mileage out of supposedly standing up for ...
Speech byHon. D. WELLSMEMBER FOR MURRUMBAHansard 30 July 1998MOTION OF CONFIDENCEHon. D. M. WELLS (Murrumba—ALP) (Minister for Education) (4.14 p.m.): Madam DeputySpeaker, may I take the opportunity to congratulate you on your elevation to the high office ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 17 September 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILLAPPROPRIATION BILLDr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (Leader of the Liberal Party) (12.03 p.m.): It gives me pleasure torise and speak to the Appropriation Bills. Mr Deputy ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 21 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee AReport No. 2Dr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (Leader of the Liberal Party) (12.45 p.m.): I begin by ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 21 October 1998UNEMPLOYMENTDr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (Leader of the Liberal Party) (6.03 p.m.): I move—"That this House notes the deteriorating job situation in Queensland and the failure ofthis Government to ...
Speech byHon. D. WELLSMEMBER FOR MURRUMBAHansard 6 August 1998LEADING SCHOOLS PROGRAMHon. D. M. WELLS (Murrumba—ALP) (Minister for Education) (7.20 p.m.): I will take thequestion on notice. Right now, my business is to eat humble pie. This morning I tabled a ...
Speech byPETER WELLINGTONMEMBER FOR NICKLINHansard 25 August 1998CITIZENS' INITIATED REFERENDUM (CONSTITUTION AMENDMENT) BILLMr WELLINGTON (Nicklin—IND) (10.11 a.m.): I move—"That the Bill be now read a second time."I rise today to introduce one of the most ...
Speech byHon. D. WELLSMEMBER FOR MURRUMBAHansard 26 August 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTLiteracy and NumeracyHon. D. M. WELLS (Murrumba—ALP) (Minister for Education) (9.54 a.m.), by leave: I table areport into literacy and numeracy levels in Queensland schools ...
Speech byHon. D. WELLSMEMBER FOR MURRUMBAHansard 26 August 1998SCHOOL-BASED MANAGEMENTHon. D. M. WELLS (Murrumba—ALP) (Minister for Education) (6.50 p.m.): The Governmentopposes the motion and supports the amendment. When the honourable member for Merrimac ...
Speech byHon. D. WELLSMEMBER FOR MURRUMBAHansard 27 August 1998LITERACY AND NUMERACY REPORTHon. D. M. WELLS (Murrumba—ALP) (Minister for Education) (2.23 a.m.): During yesterday'ssitting, after I tabled a report on literacy that had been suppressed by the ...
Speech byPETER WELLINGTONMEMBER FOR NICKLINHansard 15 September 1998 POLITICIANS' SUPERANNUATION ENTITLEMENTSMr WELLINGTON (Nicklin—IND) (10.14 a.m.): Mr Speaker, I seek your indulgence to speakabout politicians' superannuation entitlements and in particular ...
Speech byHon. D. WELLSMEMBER FOR MURRUMBAHansard 18 November 1998MINISTER FOR EDUCATIONHon. D. M. WELLS (Murrumba—ALP) (Minister for Education) (6.39 p.m.): I move the followingamendment—"Delete all words in Mr Nelson's amendment and insert the ...
Speech byHon. D. WELLSMEMBER FOR MURRUMBAHansard 18 November 1998UNIVERSITY OF THE SUNSHINE COAST BILLHon. D. M. WELLS (Murrumba—ALP) (Minister for Education) (11.31 a.m.), in reply: I thankhonourable members for their very thorough coverage of the issues ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 4 August 1998WORKERS COMPENSATIONMr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (6.48 p.m.): There is no such thing as a free lunch. It isalways years before cost blow-outs are recognised. That is what will again ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 30 July 1998MOTION OF CONFIDENCEMr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (2.21 a.m.): At the outset, Mr Speaker, I congratulate youon your election to that high office. In debating this confidence motion, this ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 30 July 1998AMENDMENT TO STANDING ORDERSMr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (9.54 a.m.): The Opposition opposes this proposedamendment because we believe that the current Standing Order 123A is appropriate. ...
Speech byHon. D. WELLSMEMBER FOR MURRUMBAHansard 10 November 1998UNIVERSITY OF THE SUNSHINE COAST BILLHon. D. M. WELLS (Murrumba—ALP) (Minister for Education) (12.52 p.m.): I move—"That the Bill be now read a second time."This Bill provides for the ...
Speech byHon. D. WELLSMEMBER FOR MURRUMBAHansard 12 November 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTSellars Holdings LtdHon. D. M. WELLS (Murrumba—ALP) (Minister for Education) (9.58 a.m.), by leave: On 18September 1998, the member for Nicklin asked a question without ...
Speech byHon. D. WELLSMEMBER FOR MURRUMBAHansard 17 November 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTEducation Queensland, ReportHon. D. M. WELLS (Murrumba—ALP) (Minister for Education) (10.05 a.m.), by leave: Thetabling of Education Queensland's annual report for 1997-98 ...
Speech byHon. D. WELLSMEMBER FOR MURRUMBAHansard 17 November 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTCommon Youth AllowanceHon. D. M. WELLS (Murrumba—ALP) (Minister for Education) (10.05 a.m.), by leave: Theeducation system will shortly need to adapt to a new and severe ...
Speech byHon. D. WELLSMEMBER FOR MURRUMBAHansard 17 September 1998MINISTER FOR EMERGENCY SERVICESHon. D. M. WELLS (Murrumba—ALP) (Minister for Education) (6.39 p.m.): This evening theHouse has two options. There is a motion from the Opposition congratulating ...
Speech byPETER WELLINGTONMEMBER FOR NICKLINHansard 18 September 1998 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILLAPPROPRIATION BILLMr WELLINGTON (Nicklin—IND) (11.26 a.m.): I rise to speak in the debate on the AppropriationBills and to respond to claims by the member for ...
Speech byHon. D. WELLSMEMBER FOR MURRUMBAHansard 22 October 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTLiteracy and NumeracyHon. D. M. WELLS (Murrumba—ALP) (Minister for Education) (9.45 a.m.), by leave: On 26August 1998 I tabled the 1995-96 report on literacy and numeracy in ...
Speech byHon. D. WELLSMEMBER FOR MURRUMBAHansard 22 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee FReport No. 1Hon. D. M. WELLS (Murrumba—ALP) (Minister for Education) (3.27 p.m.): Firstly, I ...
Speech byHon. D. WELLSMEMBER FOR MURRUMBAHansard 16 September 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTAnti-bullying ProgramHon. D. M. WELLS (Murrumba—ALP) (Minister for Education) (9.49 a.m.), by leave: Irrespectiveof its size, its location or the socioeconomic levels of ...
Speech byHon. D. WELLSMEMBER FOR MURRUMBAHansard 10 November 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTLiteracy and Numeracy in SchoolsHon. D. M. WELLS (Murrumba—ALP) (Minister for Education) (10.03 a.m.), by leave: Twice thisyear I have tabled reports prepared by the School ...
Speech byHon. D. WELLSMEMBER FOR MURRUMBAHansard 6 August 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTLeading Schools ProgramHon. D. M. WELLS (Murrumba—ALP) (Minister for Education) (9.52 a.m.), by leave: During myfirst week as Minister for Education, I visited Calamvale ...
Speech byMr J. HEGARTYMEMBER FOR REDLANDSHansard 26 August 1998SCHOOL-BASED MANAGEMENTMr HEGARTY (Redlands—NPA) (6.45 p.m.): I rise to speak in this debate this evening notprimarily because of my support for school-based management but because of my belief ...
Speech byMr J. HEGARTYMEMBER FOR REDLANDSHansard 27 August 1998WORKPLACE RELATIONS AMENDMENT BILLMr HEGARTY (Redlands—NPA) (9.10 p.m.): In speaking on the Workplace RelationsAmendment Bill it is important to recognise the job creation record of the former ...
Speech byMr J. HEGARTYMEMBER FOR REDLANDSHansard 17 September 1998MINISTER FOR EMERGENCY SERVICESMr HEGARTY (Redlands—NPA) (6.10 p.m.): I have pleasure in rising tonight to second thismotion. I support the motion because I am committed to ensuring the ...
Speech byMr J. HEGARTYMEMBER FOR REDLANDSHansard 20 October 1998BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY (PORTABLE LONG SERVICE LEAVE) AMENDMENTBILLMr HEGARTY (Redlands—NPA) (3.47 p.m.): I rise to speak against the portable long serviceleave amendment Bill, which ...
Speech byMr JIM PEARCEMEMBER FOR FITZROYHansard 17 September 1998FAI HOME SECURITYMr PEARCE (Fitzroy—ALP) (10.22 p.m.): I rise today to bring to the attention of the House whatI consider to be the unethical behaviour of the selling and canvassing practices of ...
Speech byMr JIM PEARCEMEMBER FOR FITZROYHansard 22 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee EReportMr PEARCE (Fitzroy—ALP) (12.44 p.m.): I appreciate the opportunity to take part in this ...
Speech byMr JIM PEARCEMEMBER FOR FITZROYHansard 22 October 1998GORDONSTONE MINEMr PEARCE (Fitzroy—ALP) (7.28 p.m.): I note yesterday's announcement that Rio Tinto hasbought the majority stake in the Gordonstone mine, which is in the Fitzroy electorate ...
Speech byMr JIM PEARCEMEMBER FOR FITZROYHansard 19 November 1998DAIRY INDUSTRY AMENDMENT BILL Mr PEARCE (Fitzroy—ALP) (2.40 p.m.): I rise to commend the Dairy Industry Amendment Bill1998 to this House. Before going into the background of this Bill, I would ...
Speech byMr JIM PEARCEMEMBER FOR FITZROYHansard 19 November 1998PRIMARY INDUSTRIES LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr PEARCE (Fitzroy—ALP) (4.39 p.m.): I rise to speak in support of the Bill before the House,the Primary Industries Legislation Amendment Bill. As has ...
Speech byMrs J. SHELDONMEMBER FOR CALOUNDRAHansard 30 July 1998MOTION OF CONFIDENCEMrs SHELDON (Caloundra—LP) (11.24 p.m.): Firstly, I congratulate all new members of thisHouse. It is eight years ago on Tuesday since I came into the House. A lot seems to have ...
Speech byHon. J. FOURASMEMBER FOR ASHGROVEHansard 11 November 1998NATIONAL COMPETITION POLICYHon. J. FOURAS (Ashgrove—ALP) (6.54 p.m.): For the past two decades, economic policy hasincreasingly been driven by an efficiency agenda without due consideration to ...
Speech byHon. J. FOURASMEMBER FOR ASHGROVEHansard 17 November 1998COMMISSIONS OF INQUIRY (FORDE INQUIRY—EVIDENCE) REGULATION 1998Disallowance of Statutory InstrumentHon. J. FOURAS (Ashgrove—ALP) (2.43 p.m.): In introducing this legislation, the member ...
Speech byMr JIM PEARCEMEMBER FOR FITZROYHansard 6 August 1998ADDRESS IN REPLYMr PEARCE (Fitzroy—ALP) (5.43 p.m.): It is with pleasure that I support the motion for theadoption of the Address in Reply to the Governor's Speech moved by the member for ...
Speech byMr JIM PEARCEMEMBER FOR FITZROYHansard 6 August 1998RURAL ROADSMr PEARCE (Fitzroy—ALP) (7.27 p.m.): The Federal Government must, as a matter of urgency,consider ways of assisting rural local authorities to maintain and upgrade strategically important ...
Speech byMr JIM PEARCEMEMBER FOR FITZROYHansard 17 September 1998MINISTER FOR EMERGENCY SERVICESMr PEARCE (Fitzroy—ALP) (6.30 p.m.): The amendment moved by the Minister must get thefull support of members from both sides of this House. Not to do so would be ...
Speech byMr JIM PEARCEMEMBER FOR FITZROYHansard 17 September 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILLAPPROPRIATION BILLMr PEARCE (Fitzroy—ALP) (9.15 p.m.): The Budget announced on Tuesday by Treasurer DavidHamill delivers $380m worth of election promises. The $16 ...
Speech byMrs J. SHELDONMEMBER FOR CALOUNDRAHansard 12 November 1998HEALTH AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMrs SHELDON (Caloundra—LP) (5.24 p.m.): I rise to support the Opposition's spokespersonand to oppose the Health and Other Legislation Amendment Bill. ...
Speech byMrs J. SHELDONMEMBER FOR CALOUNDRAHansard 18 November 1998BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY (PORTABLE LONG SERVICE LEAVE) AMENDMENTBILL Mrs SHELDON (Caloundra—LP) (5.13 p.m.): This amendment Bill, sponsored by the Ministerfor Employment, Training ...
Speech byMrs J. SHELDONMEMBER FOR CALOUNDRAHansard 18 November 1998UNIVERSITY OF THE SUNSHINE COAST BILL Mrs SHELDON (Caloundra—LP) (10.57 p.m.): When the Minister for Education introduced theUniversity of the Sunshine Coast Bill into the House last week, I ...
Speech byMrs J. SHELDONMEMBER FOR CALOUNDRAHansard 19 November 1998TREASURY DEPARTMENTMrs SHELDON (Caloundra—LP) (8.33 p.m.): It is with considerable concern that I have learnedthat this Labor Government intends to interfere with the operation of one of the ...
Speech byMr J. HEGARTYMEMBER FOR REDLANDSHansard 30 July 1998MOTION OF CONFIDENCEMr HEGARTY (Redlands—NPA) ( 1 a.m.): Mr Speaker, in rising tonight I would firstly like to takethis opportunity to congratulate you on your appointment to the high office of ...
Speech byMr J. HEGARTYMEMBER FOR REDLANDSHansard 4 August 1998WORKERS COMPENSATIONMr HEGARTY (Redlands—NPA) (6.20 p.m.): The fact that the Workers Compensation Fund is ina far healthier position now than it was when the coalition assumed office in February ...
Speech byMr J. HEGARTYMEMBER FOR REDLANDSHansard 6 August 1998EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIESMr HEGARTY (Redlands—NPA) (7.07 p.m.): It has been brought to my attention that theFederal Government may not be doing all that is possible to encourage employment ...
Speech byMrs J. SHELDONMEMBER FOR CALOUNDRAHansard 26 August 1998SCHOOL-BASED MANAGEMENTMrs SHELDON (Caloundra—LP) (6.10 p.m.): I rise to second the motion moved by thehonourable member for Merrimac. It certainly has not taken long for this Government to show ...
Speech byMrs J. SHELDONMEMBER FOR CALOUNDRAHansard 27 August 1998WORKPLACE RELATIONS AMENDMENT BILLMrs SHELDON (Caloundra—LP) (5.26 p.m.): The changes to Queensland's workplace lawsproposed by the Government are very far reaching. They are designed to ...
Speech byMrs J. SHELDONMEMBER FOR CALOUNDRAHansard 15 September 1998SUNCORP/METWAY/QIDC MERGERMrs SHELDON (Caloundra—LP) (11.30 a.m.): As a Courier-Mail headline of Saturday, 5September stated, the announcement by the Labor Government, namely Treasurer David ...
Speech byMrs J. SHELDONMEMBER FOR CALOUNDRAHansard 10 November 1998PRIVATISATION OF TABMrs SHELDON (Caloundra—LP) (6.09 p.m.): I have much pleasure in seconding the motionmoved by the member for Toowoomba North, who, in common with me, has a significant ...
Speech byHon. J. FOURASMEMBER FOR ASHGROVEHansard 20 October 1998MULTICULTURALISMHon. J. FOURAS (Ashgrove—ALP) (12.01 p.m.): Recently I attended a function at the ItalianCentre to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the acceptance of the policy of ...
Speech byHon. J. FOURASMEMBER FOR ASHGROVEHansard 21 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee AReport No. 1Hon. J. FOURAS (Ashgrove—ALP) (12.24 p.m.): I am pleased to join the debate on ...
Speech byHon. J. FOURASMEMBER FOR ASHGROVEHansard 21 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee BReportHon. J. FOURAS (Ashgrove—ALP) (3.52 p.m.): I am pleased to take part in the debate on ...
Speech byHon. J. FOURASMEMBER FOR ASHGROVEHansard 11 November 1998NATIVE TITLE (QUEENSLAND) STATE PROVISIONS AMENDMENT BILL (No. 2)Hon. J. FOURAS (Ashgrove—ALP) (11.54 a.m.): I am pleased to take part in this debate on theNative Title (Queensland) State ...
Speech byMr J. HEGARTYMEMBER FOR REDLANDSHansard 21 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee BReportMr HEGARTY (Redlands—NPA) (4.28 p.m.): I was not a member of the Estimates committee,but ...
Speech byMrs J. SHELDONMEMBER FOR CALOUNDRAHansard 12 November 1998LANDSBOROUGH POLICE STATIONMrs SHELDON (Caloundra—LP) (10.21 a.m.): The future of the Landsborough Police Station isof great and growing concern to the people of Landsborough and surrounding ...
Speech byDAVID DALGLEISHMEMBER FOR HERVEY BAYHansard 21 October 1998MR J. RUSHMr DALGLEISH (Hervey Bay—ONP) (10.24 a.m.): I recently had the great pleasure of sharingsome special time with Mr Jack Rush. Mr Rush was born on 10 October 1898 and has recently ...
Speech byHon. D. HAMILLMEMBER FOR IPSWICHHansard 30 July 1998MOTION OF CONFIDENCE Hon. D. J. HAMILL (Ipswich—ALP) (Treasurer) (12.04 p.m.): Labor in Queensland has anenviable record of sound financial management. This Government is committed to maintaining ...
Speech byHon. D. HAMILLMEMBER FOR IPSWICHHansard 30 July 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTCompulsory Third-Party Insurance Premiums Hon. D. J. HAMILL (Ipswich—ALP) (Treasurer) (3.46 a.m.), by leave: In accordance with theMotor Vehicle Insurance Act 1994, I table the ...
Speech byHon. D. HAMILLMEMBER FOR IPSWICHHansard 25 August 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTGoods and Services TaxHon. D. J. HAMILL (Ipswich—ALP) (Treasurer) (9.47 a.m.), by leave: I raise a matter that shouldbe of grave concern to all Queenslanders and that is the ...
Speech byHon. D. HAMILLMEMBER FOR IPSWICHHansard 27 August 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTSuncorp-Metway LtdHon. D. J. HAMILL (Ipswich—ALP) (Treasurer) (9.48 a.m.), by leave: I wish to inform the Housethat this Government is honouring its pre-election commitment to ...
Speech byHon. D. HAMILLMEMBER FOR IPSWICHHansard 16 September 1998MR SPEAKER'S RULINGMotion of DissentHon. D. J. HAMILL (Ipswich—ALP) (Treasurer) (9.09 p.m.): I am pleased to follow thehonourable member for Moggill in this debate. Although we are taking ...
Speech byHon. D. HAMILLMEMBER FOR IPSWICHHansard 18 September 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILLAPPROPRIATION BILLHon. D. J. HAMILL (Ipswich—ALP) (Treasurer) (3.43 p.m.), in reply: I thank all honourablemembers who participated in the debate for their ...
Speech byHon. D. HAMILLMEMBER FOR IPSWICHHansard 10 November 1998PRIVATISATION OF TAB Hon. D. J. HAMILL (Ipswich—ALP) (Treasurer) (6.19 p.m.): I rise to second the amendmentmoved by the Premier and, in doing so, I want to further outline some of the financial ...
Speech byHon. D. HAMILLMEMBER FOR IPSWICHHansard 11 November 1998NATIONAL COMPETITION POLICY Hon. D. J. HAMILL (Ipswich—ALP) (Treasurer) (6.22 p.m.): I move—"Delete all words after 'moved—That' and insert the following—'This House supports the Beattie ...
Speech byHon. D. HAMILLMEMBER FOR IPSWICHHansard 17 November 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTGoods and Services Tax Hon. D. J. HAMILL (Ipswich—ALP) (Treasurer) (9.50 a.m.), by leave: As the Premier has madeabundantly clear, the Commonwealth has conspired with other ...
Speech byHon. D. HAMILLMEMBER FOR IPSWICHHansard 18 November 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTGoods and Services TaxHon. D. J. HAMILL (Ipswich—ALP) (Treasurer) (9.39 a.m.), by leave: In the debate over theintroduction of a GST and the share of that revenue which is ...
Speech byHon. D. HAMILLMEMBER FOR IPSWICHHansard 19 November 1998REVENUE AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLHon. D. J. HAMILL (Ipswich—ALP) (Treasurer) (7.50 p.m.): I move—"That the Bill be now read a second time."The Revenue and Other Legislation Amendment ...
Speech byHon. D. HAMILLMEMBER FOR IPSWICHHansard 19 November 1998GAMING MACHINE AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLHon. D. J. HAMILL (Ipswich—ALP) (Treasurer) (8.04 p.m.): I move—"That the Bill be now read a second time."This Bill will amend the Gaming ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 25 August 1998COALITION BUDGET, GST BLACK HOLESDr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (Leader of the Liberal Party) (11.30 a.m.): I fear that Budget day willbe a black day for Queenslanders. I say this because it is patently ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 27 August 1998FORDE INQUIRY; MR H. HEILPERNDr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (Leader of the Liberal Party) (6.10 p.m.): I second the motion movedby the honourable member for Indooroopilly. Let us be very clear about two ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 27 August 1998WORKPLACE RELATIONS AMENDMENT BILLDr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (Leader of the Liberal Party) (9.30 p.m.): I rise briefly to support theshadow Minister and member for Clayfield in opposition to the ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 16 September 1998MR SPEAKER'S RULINGMotion of DissentDr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (Leader of the Liberal Party) (8.59 p.m.): I rise to support the motionmoved by the Leader of the Opposition and supported by the ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 17 September 1998MEMBER FOR SPRINGWOOD; GOODS AND SERVICES TAXDr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (Leader of the Liberal Party) (10.07 a.m.): Yesterday in this place Ilistened to a concerted attack on the GST, so today I ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 30 July 1998MOTION OF CONDOLENCETsunami Disaster, Papua New GuineaDr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (Leader of the Liberal Party) (10.22 a.m.): The parliamentary LiberalParty joins with the Premier and the Leader of the ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 30 July 1998MOTION OF CONFIDENCE IN GOVERNMENTDr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (Leader of the Liberal Party) (11.28 a.m.): I rise to speak against themotion and to support the amendment to the motion moved by the Leader ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 4 August 1998WORKERS COMPENSATIONDr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (Leader of the Liberal Party) (6.05 p.m.): I rise to second the motionmoved by the member for Clayfield and also to support the member in this debate. ...
Speech byMr D. BRISKEYMEMBER FOR CLEVELANDHansard 11 November 1998ARMISTICE DAYMr BRISKEY (Cleveland—ALP) (10.20 a.m.): I wish to say a few words to mark this day,the 80th anniversary of Armistice Day. I also wish that the House was not sitting today so that ...
Speech byMr D. BRISKEYMEMBER FOR CLEVELANDHansard 11 November 1998GAMING MACHINE TURNOVERMr BRISKEY (Cleveland—ALP) (11 p.m.): There has been much distortion andmisinformation surrounding recently released gaming machine turnover figures in Queensland.Funnily ...
Speech byMr D. BRISKEYMEMBER FOR CLEVELANDHansard 17 November 1998ACCRUAL OUTPUT BUDGETINGMr BRISKEY (Cleveland—ALP) (12 p.m.): One of the greatest challenges facingQueensland Treasury and the Queensland Public Service in the year ahead will be ...
Speech byMr D. BRISKEYMEMBER FOR CLEVELANDHansard 17 November 1998YOUTH UNEMPLOYMENT; VOICES OF YOUTH FORUMMr BRISKEY (Cleveland—ALP) (7.24 p.m.): Over the next month, 37,928 of Queenslandschool leavers will be facing their future head-on as they go on from ...
Speech byDAVID DALGLEISHMEMBER FOR HERVEY BAYHansard 5 August 1998ADDRESS IN REPLY Mr DALGLEISH (Hervey Bay—ONP) (2.53 p.m.): In making my maiden speech, I would first liketo state how proud I am to be here as the member for Hervey Bay and as a member of ...
Speech byDAVID DALGLEISHMEMBER FOR HERVEY BAYHansard 5 August 1998ADDRESS IN REPLYMr DALGLEISH (Hervey Bay—ONP) (2.53 p.m.): In making my maiden speech, I would first liketo state how proud I am to be here as the member for Hervey Bay and as a member of ...
Speech byHon. D. HAMILLMEMBER FOR IPSWICHHansard 21 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee AReport No. 2Hon. D. J. HAMILL (Ipswich—ALP) (Treasurer) (2.41 p.m.): One of the key features of ...
Speech byHon. D. HAMILLMEMBER FOR IPSWICHHansard 21 October 1998UNEMPLOYMENTHon. D. J. HAMILL (Ipswich—ALP) (Treasurer) (6.33 p.m.): The Leader of the Oppositionbelieves that if he can say the same untruth time and time again people might just believe him. ...
Speech byHon. D. HAMILLMEMBER FOR IPSWICHHansard 22 October 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTTreasurer's Annual StatementHon. D. J. HAMILL (Ipswich—ALP) (Treasurer) (9.40 a.m.), by leave: As the House will beaware, the Treasurer's Annual Statement is my report to ...
Speech byHon. D. HAMILLMEMBER FOR IPSWICHHansard 20 October 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTJapanese EconomyHon. D. J. HAMILL (Ipswich—ALP) (Treasurer) (9.46 a.m.), by leave: Last week, accompaniedby senior executives of the Queensland Treasury Corporation, I met ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 28 July 1998ELECTION OF SPEAKERDr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (Leader of the Liberal Party) (10.56 a.m.): As the Leader of theOpposition has indicated, we have not proposed a nomination from the Opposition for the ...
Speech byHon. J. FOURASMEMBER FOR ASHGROVEHansard 6 August 1998ADDRESS IN REPLYHon. J. FOURAS (Ashgrove—ALP) (3.47 p.m.): I commence by congratulating the Speaker onhis election to that high office. I am sure that he will do much to sustain the dignity and ...
Speech byHon. J. FOURASMEMBER FOR ASHGROVEHansard 6 August 1998PRIVATE MEMBERS' BILLSHon. J. FOURAS (Ashgrove—ALP) (6.38 p.m.): I rise to support the amendment moved by theLeader of the House. In this debate we have heard Mr Horan arguing that, because there ...
Speech byHon. J. FOURASMEMBER FOR ASHGROVEHansard 25 August 1998NATIVE TITLE (QUEENSLAND) STATE PROVISIONS BILLHon. J. FOURAS (Ashgrove—ALP) (4.25 p.m.): I am pleased to rise to speak to this Bill. For along time now I have been an unequivocally passionate ...
Speech byHon. J. FOURASMEMBER FOR ASHGROVEHansard 27 August 1998WORKPLACE RELATIONS AMENDMENT BILL Hon. J. FOURAS (Ashgrove—ALP) (3.01 p.m.): I am pleased to speak in support of theWorkplace Relations Amendment Bill because this legislation is concerned with ...
Speech byHon. J. FOURASMEMBER FOR ASHGROVEHansard 15 September 1998GOODS AND SERVICES TAXHon. J. FOURAS (Ashgrove—ALP) (10.25 a.m.): It is obvious that Mr Howard's call for anelection on 3 October is an example of the most cynical timing, because he wants the ...
Speech byJEFF SEENEYMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard 22 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee EReportMr SEENEY (Callide—NPA) (12.50 p.m.): I appreciate the opportunity to comment on thisBudget ...
Speech byJEFF SEENEYMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard 22 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee FReportMr SEENEY (Callide—NPA) (3.42 p.m.): I appreciate the opportunity to make some commentsabout ...
Speech byJEFF SEENEYMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard 22 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee GReportMr SEENEY (Callide—NPA) (4.13 p.m.): I do appreciate the opportunity to comment yet againon ...
Speech byJEFF SEENEYMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard 11 November 1998NATIVE TITLE (QUEENSLAND) STATE PROVISIONS AMENDMENT BILL (No. 2)Mr SEENEY (Callide—NPA) (12.03 p.m.): I am pleased to be able to make a contribution in thefinal stages of this debate on the ...
Speech byJEFF SEENEYMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard 12 November 1998HEALTH AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr SEENEY (Callide—NPA) (5.46 p.m.): I appreciate the opportunity to make a contribution tothe debate tonight. Indeed, Mr Deputy Speaker, I appreciate ...
Speech byJEFF SEENEYMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard 12 November 1998QUEENSLAND HEALTHMr SEENEY (Callide—NPA) (6.35 p.m.): I rise to support the amendment that was moved bythe member for Tablelands, which is an extension of the motion moved by the member ...
Speech byHon. J. ELDERMEMBER FOR CAPALABAHansard 25 August 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTNRG and Chevron Memorandum of UnderstandingHon. J. P. ELDER (Capalaba—ALP) (Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development andMinister for Trade) (9.43 a.m.), by leave: ...
Speech byHon. J. ELDERMEMBER FOR CAPALABAHansard 25 August 1998MEMBERS FOR KEDRON, BUNDAMBA, IPSWICH, CHATSWORTH AND MURRUMBAHon. J. P. ELDER (Capalaba—ALP) (Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development andMinister for Trade) (6.31 p.m.): At various ...
Speech byHon. J. ELDERMEMBER FOR CAPALABAHansard 27 August 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTOverseas Visit Hon. J. P. ELDER (Capalaba—ALP) (Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development andMinister for Trade) (9.45 a.m.), by leave: I have always viewed the ...
Speech byHon. J. ELDERMEMBER FOR CAPALABAHansard 16 September 1998MR SPEAKER'S RULINGMotion of DissentHon. J. P. ELDER (Capalaba—ALP) (Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development andMinister for Trade) (8.50 p.m.): I rise to speak against the motion. ...
Speech byHon. J. ELDERMEMBER FOR CAPALABAHansard 17 September 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTOverseas VisitHon. J. P. ELDER (Capalaba—ALP) (Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development andMinister for Trade) (9.36 a.m.), by leave: I present to the House a ...
Speech byHon. J. ELDERMEMBER FOR CAPALABAHansard 20 October 1998INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AMENDMENT BILLThe Industrial Development Amendment Bill is an important initiative aimed at supporting theestablishment of businesses in Queensland and, through them, ...
Speech byHon. J. ELDERMEMBER FOR CAPALABAHansard 21 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee AReport No. 2Hon. J. P. ELDER (Capalaba—ALP) (Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development ...
Speech byHon. J. ELDERMEMBER FOR CAPALABAHansard 21 October 1998UNEMPLOYMENTHon. J. P. ELDER (Capalaba—ALP) (Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development andMinister for Trade) (6.43 p.m.): This is the sort of activity that makes people outside this ...
Speech byJEFF SEENEYMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard 17 September 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILLAPPROPRIATION BILLMr SEENEY (Callide—NPA) (5.26 p.m.): It is a pleasure for me to reply to the Budget. As manyspeakers have already indicated, this Budget really ...
Speech byJEFF SEENEYMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard 20 October 1998BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY (PORTABLE LONG SERVICE LEAVE) AMENDMENTBILLMr SEENEY (Callide—NPA) (5.04 p.m.): I, too, would like an opportunity to make somecomments about statements made by ...
Speech byJEFF SEENEYMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard 20 October 1998WATER STORAGE, IRVINEBANK; ELECTRICITY INDUSTRYMr SEENEY (Callide—NPA) (6.33 p.m.): The Government's bid to amend the motion before theHouse is so hypocritical that it would be nothing short of ...
Speech byJEFF SEENEYMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard 21 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee AReport No. 2Mr SEENEY (Callide—NPA) (2.35 p.m.): It is interesting to sit in this Chamber and ...
Speech byJEFF SEENEYMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard 21 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee CReportMr SEENEY (Callide—NPA) (5.20 p.m.): I appreciate the opportunity to make some commentsabout ...
Speech byHon. J. ELDERMEMBER FOR CAPALABAHansard 10 November 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTCall CentresHon. J. P. ELDER (Capalaba—ALP) (Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development andMinister for Trade) (9.48 a.m.), by leave: Members of the House would be ...
Speech byHon. J. ELDERMEMBER FOR CAPALABAHansard 17 November 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTOperation Rein; Prison Escape BidsHon. J. P. ELDER (Capalaba—ALP) (Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development andMinister for Trade) (9.46 a.m.), by leave: This ...
Speech byHon. J. ELDERMEMBER FOR CAPALABAHansard 19 November 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTPapua New Guinea Gas ProjectHon. J. P. ELDER (Capalaba—ALP) (Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development andMinister for Trade) (9.46 a.m.), by leave: The proposed ...
Speech byHon. J. ELDERMEMBER FOR CAPALABAHansard 19 November 1998INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AMENDMENT BILLHon. J. P. ELDER (Capalaba—ALP) (Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development andMinister for Trade) (7.17 p.m.), in reply: I thank the Opposition for ...
Speech byHon. J. FOURASMEMBER FOR ASHGROVEHansard 5 August 1998MULTICULTURALISMHon. J. FOURAS (Ashgrove—ALP) (10.15 a.m.): One Nation has a policy of abolishingmulticulturalism. Today I issue a challenge to any member of One Nation in this Chamber to a ...
Speech byHon. J. ELDERMEMBER FOR CAPALABAHansard 30 July 1998MOTION OF CONFIDENCE IN GOVERNMENT Hon. J. P. ELDER (Capalaba—ALP) (Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development andMinister for Trade) (10.50 a.m.): It is with a great sense of honour that I ...
Speech byJEFF SEENEYMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard 19 November 1998PRIMARY INDUSTRIES LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr SEENEY (Callide—NPA) (5.01 p.m.): Initially, I would like to commend the member forGladstone for the obvious thought and effort that she has put ...
Speech byJEFF SEENEYMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard 19 November 1998CALLIDE B POWER STATION Mr SEENEY (Callide—NPA) (8.35 p.m.): Tonight, I want to make the House aware of theincredible maintenance job that is currently being undertaken at the Callide B Power ...
Speech byHon. J. ELDERMEMBER FOR CAPALABAHansard 28 July 1998ELECTION OF SPEAKER Hon. J. P. ELDER (Capalaba—ALP) (Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development andMinister for Trade) (10.46 a.m.): I am very pleased and honoured to second the nomination ...
Speech byHon. J. ELDERMEMBER FOR CAPALABAHansard 30 July 1998MOTION OF CONDOLENCETsunami Disaster, Papua New Guinea Hon. J. P. ELDER (Capalaba—ALP) (Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development andMinister for Trade) (10.20 a.m.): I rise to support the ...
Speech byJEFF SEENEYMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard 19 November 1998DAIRY INDUSTRY AMENDMENT BILLMr SEENEY (Callide—NPA) (2.30 p.m.): I appreciate the opportunity to participate in thisdebate. I congratulate some of the speakers who have already spoken. Some of ...
Speech byHon. J. FOURASMEMBER FOR ASHGROVEHansard 16 September 1998MR SPEAKER'S RULINGMotion of DissentHon. J. FOURAS (Ashgrove—ALP) (9.14 p.m.): I am pleased to join in this debate. In movingthis dissent motion, the Leader of the Opposition argued that he ...
Speech byGEOFF WILSONMEMBER FOR FERNY GROVEHansard 17 September 1998GOODS AND SERVICES TAXMr WILSON (Ferny Grove—ALP) (10.47 p.m.): I rise in this Grievances debate to defend fromJohn Howard's GST the many elderly people who live in the electorate of Ferny ...
Speech byGEOFF WILSONMEMBER FOR FERNY GROVEHansard 18 September 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILLAPPROPRIATION BILLMr WILSON (Ferny Grove—ALP) (12.33 p.m.): It is with great delight that I rise here today toaddress this House on a Ferny Grove-friendly ...
Speech byGEOFF WILSONMEMBER FOR FERNY GROVEHansard 20 October 1998BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY (PORTABLE LONG SERVICE LEAVE) AMENDMENTBILLMr WILSON (Ferny Grove—ALP) (4.34 p.m.): It gives me great pleasure to speak to thislegislation, having been ...
Speech byGEOFF WILSONMEMBER FOR FERNY GROVEHansard 22 October 1998TOURNAMENT OF MINDS COMPETITIONMr WILSON (Ferny Grove—ALP) (10.25 a.m.): In two hours, seven courageous and talentedyoung students from Patricks Road State School will board a plane to ...
Speech byGEOFF WILSONMEMBER FOR FERNY GROVEHansard 22 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee FReport No. 1Mr WILSON (Ferny Grove—ALP) (3.17 p.m.): It is with great pleasure that I rise to ...
Speech byGEOFF WILSONMEMBER FOR FERNY GROVEHansard 12 November 1998EMERGENCY SERVICES LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr WILSON (Ferny Grove—ALP) (2.46 p.m.): It gives me enormous pleasure to rise in supportof the Emergency Services Legislation Amendment Bill, for ...
Speech byGEOFF WILSONMEMBER FOR FERNY GROVEHansard 17 November 1998TRAINING FOR MATURE-AGE WORKERSMr WILSON (Ferny Grove—ALP) (6.40 p.m.): I rise to support this amendment. Queensland'smost important goals are reducing unemployment and improving the skills ...
Speech byGARY FENLONMEMBER FOR GREENSLOPESHansard 18 November 1998UNIVERSITY OF THE SUNSHINE COAST BILLMr FENLON (Greenslopes—ALP) (10.40 p.m.): Henry Carey said that a true university thesedays is a collection of books. Indeed it is, but it is a lot more ...
Speech byGARY FENLONMEMBER FOR GREENSLOPESHansard 19 November 1998AMELIA HOUSEMr FENLON (Greenslopes—ALP) (8.41 p.m.): In the lead-up to the Federal election, myelectorate office was inundated with calls from elderly constituents who were literally panic ...
Speech byGEOFF WILSONMEMBER FOR FERNY GROVEHansard 4 August 1998ADDRESS IN REPLY Mr WILSON (Ferny Grove—ALP) (3.46 p.m.): Mr Deputy Speaker, through you, I offer mycongratulations to Mr Speaker on his elevation to the high office of Speaker of this ...
Speech byGEOFF WILSONMEMBER FOR FERNY GROVEHansard 4 August 1998WORKERS COMPENSATIONMr WILSON (Ferny Grove—ALP) (6.42 p.m.): I rise in support of the amendment moved by theMinister. It gives me great pleasure to know that the first speech that I am making ...
Speech byGEOFF WILSONMEMBER FOR FERNY GROVEHansard 26 August 1998WORKPLACE RELATIONS AMENDMENT BILLMr WILSON (Ferny Grove—ALP) (5.05 p.m.): As the Minister outlined in his second-readingspeech to the Workplace Relations Amendment Bill, a key objective of the ...
Speech byGARY FENLONMEMBER FOR GREENSLOPESHansard 25 August 1998NATIVE TITLE (QUEENSLAND) STATE PROVISIONS BILLMr FENLON (Greenslopes—ALP) (3.53 p.m.): As legislators considering this Bill, when we lookat the history which has brought us here, we find ...
Speech byGARY FENLONMEMBER FOR GREENSLOPESHansard 26 August 1998SCHOOL-BASED MANAGEMENTMr FENLON (Greenslopes—ALP) (6.20 p.m.): It gives me great pleasure to support theamendment moved by the member for Gladstone. I wish to paint some of the background to the ...
Speech byGARY FENLONMEMBER FOR GREENSLOPESHansard 27 August 1998MRS L. SAUNDERS; BRISBANE COUNCIL FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTSMr FENLON (Greenslopes—ALP) (2.27 a.m.): I wish to raise two matters in the Parliament. Thefirst is that it is my sad duty to inform ...
Speech byGARY FENLONMEMBER FOR GREENSLOPESHansard 15 September 1998POWER POLES; ELECTRICAL CABLING Mr FENLON (Greenslopes—ALP) (12.17 p.m.): I rise today to speak about the issue of powerpoles, which are controlled by Energex, and electrical cabling ...
Speech byGARY FENLONMEMBER FOR GREENSLOPESHansard 10 November 1998NATIVE TITLE (QUEENSLAND) STATE PROVISIONS AMENDMENT BILL (No. 2)Mr FENLON (Greenslopes—ALP) (9.37 p.m.): I rise in support of the Bill, which sets up a State-based regime to manage mining ...
Speech byGARY FENLONMEMBER FOR GREENSLOPESHansard 11 November 1998JOB CREATIONMr FENLON (Greenslopes—ALP) (11.06 p.m.): Tonight it is a great pleasure to again affirm thisGovernment's overriding commitment and promise to the people of Queensland before the ...
Speech byGARY FENLONMEMBER FOR GREENSLOPESHansard 17 November 1998MULTICULTURAL SERVICE AWARDMr FENLON (Greenslopes—ALP) (7.05 p.m.): It is a great pleasure to rise this evening toacknowledge a group of people whose remarkable achievements were conferred due ...
Speech byGARY FENLONMEMBER FOR GREENSLOPESHansard 17 September 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILLAPPROPRIATION BILLMr FENLON (Greenslopes—ALP) (4.57 p.m.): It gives me great pleasure to rise in this debate tospeak to one element of the Budget that is a great ...
Speech byGARY FENLONMEMBER FOR GREENSLOPESHansard 17 September 1998POLICE STATIONS, GREENSLOPES ELECTORATE Mr FENLON (Greenslopes—ALP) (10.43 p.m.): Prior to the State election this year the coalition,in its very desperate attempt to hold on to power, came ...
Speech byGARY FENLONMEMBER FOR GREENSLOPESHansard 21 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee CReportMr FENLON (Greenslopes—ALP) (4.44 p.m.): It is a great pleasure to rise in this debate. ...
Speech byGARY FENLONMEMBER FOR GREENSLOPESHansard 10 November 1998LEGAL, CONSTITUTIONAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW COMMITTEEMr FENLON (Greenslopes—ALP) (10.24 a.m.): As Chair of the Legal, Constitutional andAdministrative Review Committee, I rise at the ...
Speech byGARY FENLONMEMBER FOR GREENSLOPESHansard 10 November 1998LITERACY AND NUMERACY IN SCHOOLSMr FENLON (Greenslopes—ALP) (12.15 p.m.): I rise to address certain issues arising from thereport to the Minister for Education, the Honourable Dean Wells, on ...
Speech byGARY FENLONMEMBER FOR GREENSLOPESHansard 25 August 1998BRISBANE AIRPORT PARALLEL RUNWAYMr FENLON (Greenslopes—ALP) (11.40 a.m.): I rise to speak about a matter that is ofcontinuing concern to the residents not only of my electorate but of many ...
Speech byGEOFF WILSONMEMBER FOR FERNY GROVEHansard 16 September 1998MR R. CASSIMATYMr WILSON (Ferny Grove—ALP) (9.52 p.m.): I take the opportunity in this Adjournment debateto pay tribute to a local living treasure of the electorate of Ferny Grove. I speak ...
Speech byGARY FENLONMEMBER FOR GREENSLOPESHansard 18 November 1998LEGAL, CONSTITUTIONAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW COMMITTEEReportMr FENLON (Greenslopes—ALP) (10.11 a.m.): I lay upon the table of the House a report of theLegal, Constitutional and ...
Speech byJOHN MICKELMEMBER FOR LOGANHansard 21 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee AReport No. 1Mr MICKEL (Logan—ALP) (11.31 a.m.): I will address a number of aspects of the ...
Speech byJOHN MICKELMEMBER FOR LOGANHansard 21 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee AReport No. 2Mr MICKEL (Logan—ALP) (12.30 p.m.): I particularly want to commend the Premier on ...
Speech byJOHN MICKELMEMBER FOR LOGANHansard 22 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee EReport No. 1Mr MICKEL (Logan—ALP) (2.47 p.m.): I will say one thing about the member forMaroochydore: ...
Speech byJOHN MICKELMEMBER FOR LOGANHansard 22 October 1998BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY (PORTABLE LONG SERVICE LEAVE) AMENDMENTBILLMr MICKEL (Logan—ALP) (5.29 p.m.): The Building and Construction Industry (Portable LongService Leave) Amendment Bill 1998 ...
Speech byJOHN MICKELMEMBER FOR LOGANHansard 11 November 1998AUSTRALIAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION; DR M. SCOTT-YOUNGMr MICKEL (Logan—ALP) (11.40 a.m.): I rise to speak in this Matters of Public Interest debatein relation to the attack on our public health system. ...
Speech byJOHN MICKELMEMBER FOR LOGANHansard 12 November 1998VIETNAMESE COMMUNITYMr MICKEL (Logan—ALP) (10.27 a.m.): On the evening of Thursday, 15 October, a number ofmembers on this side of the House and I had the pleasure of attending Refugee Week at ...
Speech byJOHN MICKELMEMBER FOR LOGANHansard 12 November 1998LOGAN HOSPITAL AUXILIARYMr MICKEL (Logan—ALP) (7.16 p.m.): Tonight I would like to bring to the attention of theHouse a very, very positive story from the great City of Logan and, in particular, I ...
Speech byJOHN MICKELMEMBER FOR LOGANHansard 17 November 1998HEALTH AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr MICKEL (Logan—ALP) (3.26 p.m.): The other day, in respect of what should have been avery non-controversial Bill, the debate turned into an episode of ...
Speech byMr J. HEGARTYMEMBER FOR REDLANDSHansard 22 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee FReportMr HEGARTY (Redlands—NPA) (3.53 p.m.): Although I did not take part in EstimatesCommittee ...
Speech byMr J. HEGARTYMEMBER FOR REDLANDSHansard 22 October 1998INTERNATIONAL GARDEN FESTIVALMr HEGARTY (Redlands—NPA) (7.05 p.m.): The Nursery Industry Association ofAustralia—NIAA—is left surprised and confused by the Beattie Labor Government's decision not ...
Speech byMr J. HEGARTYMEMBER FOR REDLANDSHansard 12 November 1998EMERGENCY SERVICES LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr HEGARTY (Redlands—NPA) (3 p.m.): I rise to speak against the Bill, because I have noconfidence in the Government's stated motives for the changes ...
Speech byMr J. HEGARTYMEMBER FOR REDLANDSHansard 17 November 1998GAMBLING STATISTICS, REDLAND BAYMr HEGARTY (Redlands—NPA) (10.25 a.m.): Last Tuesday's Courier-Mail splash lead story onthe State's gambling statistics has the residents of Redland Bay in my ...
Speech byMr J. HEGARTYMEMBER FOR REDLANDSHansard 17 November 1998CHILD PROTECTION LEGISLATIONMr HEGARTY (Redlands—NPA) (11.49 a.m.): I acknowledge the presence in the gallery of mymother, who is here today to celebrate her birthday with me. On 10 November the ...
Speech byMr J. HEGARTYMEMBER FOR REDLANDSHansard 19 November 1998PERSONAL EXPLANATIONKimberley CollegeMr HEGARTY (Redlands—NPA) (10.10 a.m.), by leave: Yesterday, in response to a questionfrom the member for Merrimac, the Education Minister selectively quoted ...
JOHN KINGSTONMEMBER FOR MARYBOROUGHHansard 16 September 1998CENSURE OF MINISTER FOR HEALTHDr KINGSTON (Maryborough—ONP) (6.35 p.m.): This morning the Minister for Health said thatthe people of Maryborough wanted a second-rate hospital rather than the ...
JOHN KINGSTONMEMBER FOR MARYBOROUGHHansard 20 October 1998WATER STORAGE, IRVINEBANK; ELECTRICITY INDUSTRYDr KINGSTON (Maryborough—ONP) (6.44 p.m.): I wish to question the current methods ofprioritising energy projects. I hope I can assume that currently those ...
JOHN KINGSTONMEMBER FOR MARYBOROUGHHansard 22 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee FReport No. 1Dr KINGSTON (Maryborough—ONP) (3.22 p.m.): Firstly, I thank the member for Nudgee for ...
JOHN KINGSTONMEMBER FOR MARYBOROUGHHansard 11 November 1998NATIONAL COMPETITION POLICYDr KINGSTON (Maryborough—ONP) (6.07 p.m.): I move—"That, given the fact that the National Competition Policy is the domestic extension ofthe economic rationalism, and the ...
Speech byJOHN MICKELMEMBER FOR LOGANHansard 4 August 1998ADDRESS IN REPLYMr MICKEL (Logan—ALP) (4.22 p.m.): It is an honour and a privilege to speak on behalf of thepeople of Logan. Madam Deputy Speaker, I ask you to pass on my congratulations to the Speaker ...
Speech byJOHN MICKELMEMBER FOR LOGANHansard 5 August 1998AUTOMATIC TELLER MACHINESMr MICKEL (Logan—ALP) (7.17 p.m.): Tonight I want to raise the plight of people inwheelchairs trying to access automatic teller machines. We have heard a lot in this House about ...
JOHN KINGSTONMEMBER FOR MARYBOROUGHHansard 16 September 1998PUBLIC SERVICE AMENDMENT BILLDr KINGSTON (Maryborough—ONP) (4.44 p.m.): Madam Deputy Speaker, firstly, may Icongratulate the Speaker on his election to office. Because of my respect and concern for ...
Speech byJOHN MICKELMEMBER FOR LOGANHansard 18 November 1998TRANSPORT LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL (No. 2)Mr MICKEL (Logan—ALP) (12.41 p.m.): Firstly, I want to congratulate the member for Gregory.Last year he extended a courtesy to the people of Logan when the ...
Speech byJOHN MICKELMEMBER FOR LOGANHansard 6 August 1998JIANG BEI NEW TOWN DESIGN COMPETITIONMr MICKEL (Logan—ALP) (7.09 p.m.): Tonight I want to congratulate the Queensland firm,Consortia Australia, and the Asia Pacific Design Group (Chongqing) Pty Ltd on ...
Speech byJOHN MICKELMEMBER FOR LOGANHansard 16 September 1998CENSURE OF MINISTER FOR HEALTHMr MICKEL (Logan—ALP) (6.49 p.m.): The one difference between the electorate of Burnettand the electorate of Bundaberg is that Bundaberg has an outstanding member. I ...
Speech byJOHN MICKELMEMBER FOR LOGANHansard 17 September 1998INDUSTRY POLICYMr MICKEL (Logan—ALP) (10.38 p.m.): Part of any Government's jobs, jobs, jobs strategy hasto be the development of a comprehensive integrated industry policy. The Beattie Government ...
Speech byJOHN MICKELMEMBER FOR LOGANHansard 20 October 1998AUTOMATIC TELLER MACHINESMr MICKEL (Logan—ALP) (7.18 p.m.): Several weeks ago, I raised the issue of access toautomatic teller machines in my electorate. Briefly, for the benefit of honourable ...
Speech byHon. BRIANLITTLEPROUDMEMBER FOR WESTERN DOWNSHansard 10 November 1998BANKING SERVICESHon. B. G. LITTLEPROUD (Western Downs—NPA) (11.55 p.m.): Tonight I will speak about theproblem of banking services in very small rural communities. Although I was ...
Speech byHon. BRIANLITTLEPROUDMEMBER FOR WESTERN DOWNSHansard 18 November 1998TRANSPORT LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL (No. 2)Hon. B. G. LITTLEPROUD (Western Downs—NPA) (12.33 p.m.): I am pleased to support thepassage of the Transport Legislation Amendment Bill ...
Speech byBRUCE DAVIDSONMEMBER FOR NOOSAHansard 30 July 1998MOTION OF CONFIDENCE Mr DAVIDSON (Noosa—LP) (8.03 p.m.): Tonight, in rising to speak in this debate, I congratulateyou, Mr Speaker, on your elevation to the office of Speaker. I also welcome all the ...
Speech byBRUCE DAVIDSONMEMBER FOR NOOSAHansard 27 August 1998WORKPLACE RELATIONS AMENDMENT BILLMr DAVIDSON (Noosa—LP) (12.54 p.m.): On 26 November 1996 we heralded an exciting newera in Queensland industrial relations for it was the day on which the former ...
Speech byBRUCE DAVIDSONMEMBER FOR NOOSAHansard 20 October 1998CONSUMER CREDIT (QUEENSLAND) AMENDMENT BILLMr DAVIDSON (Noosa—LP) (12.49 p.m.): The Opposition will not be opposing this Bill, giventhat the former Attorney-General and Minister for Consumer ...
Speech byBRUCE DAVIDSONMEMBER FOR NOOSAHansard 21 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee AReport No. 2Mr DAVIDSON (Noosa—LP) ( 2.57 p.m.): Before the State election this year, we heard ...
Speech byBRUCE DAVIDSONMEMBER FOR NOOSAHansard 22 October 1998PRIVILEGE Ms M. O'DonnellMr DAVIDSON (Noosa—LP) (10.11 a.m.): I rise on a matter of privilege. After the debateyesterday in this place on the report of Estimates Committee D, members will now be ...
Speech byBRUCE DAVIDSONMEMBER FOR NOOSAHansard 22 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee DReportMr DAVIDSON (Noosa—LP) (11.48 a.m.): I would like to recognise the Chair of ...
Speech byMr BRUCE LAMINGMEMBER FOR MOOLOOLAHHansard 17 September 1998E. J. FOOTE MEMORIAL PARKMr LAMING (Mooloolah—LP) (10.27 a.m.): Last Sunday I was given the honour and theprivilege of launching the book The Foote Sanctuary, by Tamsin O'Connor. It ...
Speech byMr BRUCE LAMINGMEMBER FOR MOOLOOLAHHansard 18 September 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILLAPPROPRIATION BILLMr LAMING (Mooloolah—LP) (2.38 p.m.): One of the difficulties encountered in speaking indebates such as that on the Budget, particularly when ...
Speech byMr BRUCE LAMINGMEMBER FOR MOOLOOLAHHansard 21 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee AReport No. 1Mr LAMING (Mooloolah—LP) (12.19 p.m.): I wish to address the report of Estimates ...
Speech byMr BRUCE LAMINGMEMBER FOR MOOLOOLAHHansard 21 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee CReportMr LAMING (Mooloolah—LP) (4.59 p.m.): As the Government's budget for Public Works ...
Speech byMr BRUCE LAMINGMEMBER FOR MOOLOOLAHHansard 22 October 1998GATTON-GYMPIE ALLGAS PIPELINEMr LAMING (Mooloolah—LP) (7.09 p.m.): I rise this evening to make a few remarks on behalf ofconstituents in the electorate of Mooloolah in relation to the ...
Speech byMr BRUCE LAMINGMEMBER FOR MOOLOOLAHHansard 12 November 1998QUEENSLAND HEALTHMr LAMING (Mooloolah—LP) (6.49 p.m.): The coalition addressed the health challenge bydelivering sound budgets to dramatically increase capital works funding. Not only was the ...
Speech byMr BRUCE LAMINGMEMBER FOR MOOLOOLAHHansard 18 November 1998TRANSPORT LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL (No. 2)Mr LAMING (Mooloolah—LP) (2.58 p.m.): Just over six years ago, in my very first speech in thisChamber, I spoke of a vision that I shared with some ...
Speech byMr BRUCE LAMINGMEMBER FOR MOOLOOLAHHansard 18 November 1998UNIVERSITY OF THE SUNSHINE COAST BILLMr LAMING (Mooloolah—LP) (11.12 p.m.): This is an important day, not just for the University ofthe Sunshine Coast but also for the Sunshine Coast as a ...
Speech byMr BRUCE LAMINGMEMBER FOR MOOLOOLAHHansard 19 November 1998SUNSHINE COAST COMMUNITY POLICING PROGRAMMr LAMING (Mooloolah—LP) (8.43 p.m.): Early last month, I wrote to the Minister for Police andCorrective Services on behalf of the Sunshine Coast ...