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Speech byMr S. SANTOROMEMBER FOR CLAYFIELDHansard 16 September 1998PUBLIC SERVICE AMENDMENT BILLMr SANTORO (Clayfield—LP) (3.59 p.m.): In nation's most talented people when they fearrising to support the Bill, it must be said that, in that they will be sacked ...
Speech byMr S. SANTOROMEMBER FOR CLAYFIELDHansard 18 September 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILLAPPROPRIATION BILLMr SANTORO (Clayfield—LP) (11.55 a.m.): creation of the coalition Government. Suffice it toIn this contribution to the second-reading debate ...
Speech byMr S. SANTOROMEMBER FOR CLAYFIELDHansard 20 October 1998BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY (PORTABLE LONG SERVICE LEAVE) AMENDMENTBILLMr SANTORO: The Opposition will be sought no mandate to amend this Act ofopposing most strenuously the amendments ...
Speech byMr S. SANTOROMEMBER FOR CLAYFIELDHansard 20 October 1998LECKIE ROAD CONNECTIONMr SANTORO (Clayfield—LP) (7.03 p.m.): I haste and diligence in terms of maintainingwish to this evening raise an issue which, that commitment and the decision by ...
Speech byMr S. SANTOROMEMBER FOR CLAYFIELDHansard 21 October 1998UNEMPLOYMENTMr SANTORO (Clayfield—LP) (6.38 p.m.): journey claims and to throw out the workersTonight we have heard again a very clear outline compensation reforms which will again force upof ...
Speech byMr S. SANTOROMEMBER FOR CLAYFIELDHansard 22 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee FReport No. 1Mr SANTORO (Clayfield—LP) (3.11 p.m.): It restructure of TAFE. The Minister assured ...
Speech byMr S. SANTOROMEMBER FOR CLAYFIELDHansard 22 October 1998LECKIE ROAD CONNECTION; AIRPORT MOTORWAYMr SANTORO (Clayfield—LP) (7.01 p.m.): I During all of that battle, the honourablewish to talk tonight about the decision by the member for Chermside, who ...
Speech byMr S. SANTOROMEMBER FOR CLAYFIELDHansard 10 November 1998LECKIE ROAD TRANSPORT CONNECTION; CITY/VALLEY BYPASSMr SANTORO (Clayfield—LP) (12.05 p.m.): of a major road being constructed through primeToday I wish to raise in this contribution a series ...
Speech byMr S. SANTOROMEMBER FOR CLAYFIELDHansard 30 July 1998MOTION OF CONFIDENCEMr SANTORO (Clayfield—LP) (4.32 p.m.): I the minds and the consciousness of the peoplerise to oppose the motion moved by the living in that part of the electorate. Honourable ...
Speech byMr S. SANTOROMEMBER FOR CLAYFIELDHansard 4 August 1998DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT, TRAINING AND INDUSTRIAL RELATIONSMr SANTORO (Clayfield—LP) (11.30 a.m.): We have seen many sackings andToday I wish to talk about change that is dismissals. Certainly, ...
Speech byMr S. SANTOROMEMBER FOR CLAYFIELDHansard 4 August 1998WORKERS COMPENSATIONMr SANTORO (Clayfield—LP) (5.54 p.m.): I be this way, given the sad and sorry financialmove— mess in which the fund was found to be. "That this House— The coalition in ...
Speech byMr S. SANTOROMEMBER FOR CLAYFIELDHansard 4 August 1998LECKIE ROAD CONNECTIONMr SANTORO (Clayfield—LP) (7.19 p.m.): Mr maintained residential standards and maintainedDeputy Speaker, may I take this opportunity to the residential amenity of my ...
Speech byMr S. SANTOROMEMBER FOR CLAYFIELDHansard 5 August 1998USER CHOICE TRAINING FUNDINGMr SANTORO (Clayfield—LP) (10.28 a.m.): A few minutes ago, in common with all otherMinisters opposite, the Honourable the Minister for Training sought to rewrite ...
Speech byMr S. SANTOROMEMBER FOR CLAYFIELDHansard 25 August 1998CITY/VALLEY BYPASSMr SANTORO (Clayfield—LP) (7.15 p.m.): properties; the possible divergence of much ofTonight I wish to briefly raise an issue that is of the extra traffic off the bypass network ...
Speech byMr S. SANTOROMEMBER FOR CLAYFIELDHansard 26 August 1998WORKPLACE RELATIONS AMENDMENT BILLMr SANTORO (Clayfield—LP) (3.04 p.m.): During this speech and during theThe Opposition strongly and—dare I say contributions which will be made by others on ...
Speech byMr S. SANTOROMEMBER FOR CLAYFIELDHansard 15 September 1998PRIVILEGE Member for ClayfieldMr SANTORO (Clayfield—LP) (9.32 a.m.): I The Hansard record shows that I did not seekrise on a point of privilege suddenly arising. This is to prevent the report ...
Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 18 August 1999TRANSPLANTATION AND ANATOMY AMENDMENT BILLMr FELDMAN (Caboolture—ONP) (9.21 p.m.): I rise to speak on the Transplantation andAnatomy Amendment Bill. Tonight I intend to be reasonably brief in my ...
Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 25 August 1999SCHOOL UNIFORM BILLMr FELDMAN Caboolture—ONP) (8.52 p.m.): It is with great pleasure that I rise to join thisdebate. However, before I do I want to comment on something that occurred earlier in ...
Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 26 August 1999QUEENSLAND BUILDING SERVICES AUTHORITY AMENDMENT BILLMr FELDMAN (Caboolture—ONP) (2.37 p.m.): It is not often that we can congratulate aGovernment on taking on board what is endemically One ...
Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 27 August 1999TAB QUEENSLAND LIMITED PRIVATISATION BILLMr FELDMAN (Caboolture—ONP) (3.01 p.m.): I rise to enter this debate, and in doing so I againstrongly state One Nation's principal policy with respect to ...
Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 15 September 1999COMMUNITY-BASED REFERENDUM BILLMr FELDMAN (Caboolture—ONP) (10.32 p.m.): Democracy, truth, justice, representation topeople and the right of the people to self-government to decide directly ...
Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 16 September 19991999 STATE BUDGETMr FELDMAN (Caboolture—ONP) (12.23 a.m.): It is with great pleasure that I rise to speak inthis Budget debate. I am pleased to see a credit Budget, although there are some ...
Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 10 June 1999INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS BILLMr FELDMAN (Caboolture—ONP) (Leader of the One Nation Party) (1.42 a.m.): It is withpleasure that I rise to join the debate here tonight on the industrial relations ...
Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 20 July 1999NATIVE TITLE (QUEENSLAND) STATE PROVISIONS AMENDMENT BILLMr FELDMAN (Caboolture—ONP) (2.54 p.m.): The native title issue certainly has caused noend of confusion, uncertainty and outcry in Australia ...
Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 21 July 1999LEGISLATIVE STANDARDS AMENDMENT BILLMr FELDMAN (Caboolture—ONP) (8.53 p.m.): While not wanting to trivialise this debate byremarking on the absence of the member for Tablelands, having seen the ...
Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 21 July 1999AUSTRALIA ACTS (REQUEST) BILLMr FELDMAN (Caboolture—ONP) (Leader of the One Nation Party) (4.26 p.m.): If the worldwere as rosy as the member for Chermside makes out and if the relationship between ...
Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 17 August 1999MOTIONS OF CONDOLENCEDeaths of Mr C. R. Rappolt and Mr R. B. J. PilbeamMr FELDMAN (Caboolture—ONP) (9.52 a.m.): It is with great pleasure and a great degree ofsadness that I rise to second this ...
Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 17 August 1999CENSURE OF MEMBER FOR IPSWICHMr FELDMAN (Caboolture—ONP) (6.25 p.m.): I rise in support of the Leader of the Oppositionin the censure of the member for Ipswich and the denial of ministerial ...
Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 11 November 1999ST GEORGE IRRIGATION AREAMr FELDMAN (Caboolture—ONP) (6.40 p.m.): It is true that the people out at St George doknow what is going on. They know what is up. They do not have to taste clay to ...
Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 11 November 1999DOMESTIC VIOLENCE (FAMILY PROTECTION) AMENDMENT BILLMr FELDMAN (Caboolture—ONP) (12.01 a.m.): In rising to make my contribution to this debatetonight, I firstly wish to pay tribute to the men ...
Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 23 November 1999CORPORATE ANGEL NETWORK OF AUSTRALIAMr FELDMAN (Caboolture—ONP) (11.13 p.m.): It is with pleasure that I rise to inform the Houseof a relatively new charity to Australia—the Corporate Angel ...
Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 25 November 1999INCREASE IN CRIMEMr FELDMAN (Caboolture—ONP) (6.31 p.m.): As a former police officer, it is with great pleasurethat I rise to speak in support of the Government amendment. I do not want the ...
Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 9 June 1999WEAPONS AMENDMENT BILLMr FELDMAN (Caboolture—ONP) (9.59 p.m.), in reply: Before I begin, I acknowledge thecontribution of all members who participated in this debate and the passion with which they ...
Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 29 October 1999SOUTH BANK CORPORATION AMENDMENT BILLMr FELDMAN (Caboolture—ONP) (11.14 a.m.): In line with what the Leader of the Oppositionhas said about being people conscious, we realise that the South Bank ...
Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 10 November 1999AUSTRALIAN BROADCASTING CORPORATIONMr FELDMAN Caboolture—ONP) (11.36 a.m.): I, too, rise to support the motion moved by thePremier and seconded by the Leader of the Opposition. I must say that ...
Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 10 November 1999FAMILY SERVICES AMENDMENT BILLMr FELDMAN (Caboolture—ONP) (5.37 p.m.): It is with pleasure that I rise to speak on theFamily Services Amendment Bill 1999. It is good to put in perspective the ...
Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 11 November 1999PUBLIC SECTOR ETHICS AMENDMENT BILLMr FELDMAN Caboolture—ONP) (5.28 p.m.): It is with pleasure that I rise to speak to the PublicSector Ethics Amendment Bill 1999. I wish to pick up from where ...
Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 27 October 1999FORESTRY INDUSTRYMr FELDMAN (Caboolture—ONP) (6.47 p.m.): Tonight my contribution is going to be aboutpeople affected by the RFA, such as Brian Gentry, a Gympie-based contractor who has been ...
Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 27 October 1999LIQUOR AMENDMENT BILLMr FELDMAN Caboolture—ONP) (9.27 p.m.): Tonight it is with heartfelt emotion that I rise tocontribute to the debate on the Liquor Amendment Bill. We have witnessed a similar ...
Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 27 October 1999CABOOLTURE STATE SCHOOLMr FELDMAN (Caboolture—ONP) (11.19 p.m.): It is going to be accolades to brickbats for theMinister for Education. On 7 October 1994, the principal of the Caboolture State ...
Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 17 August 1999INTERACTIVE GAMBLING (PLAYER PROTECTION) AMENDMENT BILLMr FELDMAN (Caboolture—ONP) (12.30 a.m.): I must commend the Premier for what issupposed to be the heart of the Bill, which was to amend the ...
Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 26 October 1999REPUBLICMr FELDMAN(Caboolture—ONP) (Leader of the One Nation Party) (12.09 p.m.): I raise in theParliament a matter of national importance. Honourable members will be aware—and after ...
Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 7 December 1999AUSTRALIAN BROADCASTING CORPORATION Ms BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (12.20 p.m.): I speak today not only as the member for Cairns butalso as a friend of the ABC. The Australian Broadcasting Corporation is an ...
Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 7 December 1999CAIRNS MINERALS AND LAPIDARY CLUBMs BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (12.40 a.m.): Last Saturday, I was invited to officially open therenovated and refurbished premises of the Cairns Minerals and Lapidary Club. I ...
Speech byMrs D. PRATTMEMBER FOR BARAMBAHHansard 3 March 1999ADDRESS IN REPLY Mrs PRATT (Barambah—IND) (12.38 p.m.): I rise to speak in this Address in Reply debate andpledge my loyalty to the Queen and His Excellency, Governor Arnison. As the new Independent ...
Speech byMrs D. PRATTMEMBER FOR BARAMBAHHansard 10 March 1999CORRECTIVE SERVICES AND PENALTIES AND SENTENCES AMENDMENT BILL Mrs PRATT (Barambah—IND) (10.11 p.m.) I do not stand to talk to the House about events inthe lives of victims of serious crime. I ...
Speech byMrs D. PRATTMEMBER FOR BARAMBAHHansard 14 April 1999TRANSPLANTATION AND ANATOMY AMENDMENT BILL Mrs PRATT (Barambah—IND) (10.35 p.m.): When someone dies it is a terrible loss, not only tothe bereaved family but also to the community. When it is a ...
Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 23 November 1999DEPARTMENT OF STATE DEVELOPMENTMs BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (6.42 p.m.): It is my good fortune to offer Opposition members somefeedback on their abject failure to address business development in the ...
Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 23 November 1999PRIVATE HEALTH FACILITIES BILLMs BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (9.25 p.m.): I am pleased to support this legislation from the BeattieGovernment and the Minister for Health, Wendy Edmond, the Private Health ...
Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 23 November 1999COUNCILLOR TOM PYNEMs BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (11.08 p.m.): I rise to pay tribute to a very big man in Cairns, that is,Councillor Tom Pyne, the Mayor of Cairns. It may be that some members of this House ...
Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 30 November 1999MR J. MOOREMs BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (1.15 a.m.): At the recent annual general meeting of Cairns DistrictRugby League, President John Moore gave his last annual report to members. After 12 years ...
Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 1 December 1999TOWNSVILLE INDUSTRIAL PARKMs BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (6.40 p.m.): I must say that one honourable member of this Househas suggested that tonight I might be suggesting that rather than this project go ...
Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 2 December 1999PROSTITUTION BILLMs BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (12.22 p.m.): Despite the expressions of moral outrage that thisHouse has heard from members of the Opposition and Independents, the fact is that moral ...
Speech byMrs D. PRATTMEMBER FOR BARAMBAHHansard 24 August 1999TOURISM LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMrs PRATT (Barambah—IND) (3.27 p.m.): I have to disagree with everybody in this House onone thing. Tourism is headed west. The South Burnett is one of the ...
Speech byMrs D. PRATTMEMBER FOR BARAMBAHHansard 25 August 1999SCHOOL UNIFORM BILLMrs PRATT (Barambah—IND) (8.37 p.m.): I rise tonight to speak on this Bill because it is a topicthat has been debated for years. I believe there would not be a family dinner ...
Speech byMrs D. PRATTMEMBER FOR BARAMBAHHansard 26 August 1999HEAVY VEHICLE WEIGH STATION Mrs PRATT (Barambah—IND) (7.16 p.m.): I rise to inform the Parliament of a matter that arosein the time of the previous member for Barambah, which has been brought to ...
Speech byMrs D. PRATTMEMBER FOR BARAMBAHHansard 15 September 1999PRIMARY INDUSTRIES LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMrs PRATT (Barambah—IND) (12.50 p.m.): Primary industries have always been a major, if notthe major, contributor to the wealth of this State and ...
Speech byMrs D. PRATTMEMBER FOR BARAMBAHHansard 10 June 1999INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS BILLMrs PRATT (Barambah—IND) (12 a.m.): I rise tonight to speak on the Industrial Relations Bill1999. I approach the Bill from the angle of the everyday Queenslander and the ...
Speech byMrs D. PRATTMEMBER FOR BARAMBAHHansard 20 July 1999TIMBER INDUSTRY PROTESTMrs PRATT (Barambah—IND) (7.12 p.m.): I rise today on a matter of great concern to thepeople who massed outside the walls of this Parliament today. The people gathered today ...
Speech byMrs D. PRATTMEMBER FOR BARAMBAHHansard 22 July 1999AUSTRALIA ACTS (REQUEST) BILL Mrs PRATT (Barambah—IND) (12.03 p.m.): Today I rise to speak on the Australia Acts(Request) Bill, which has created a wide gamut of feeling not only among honourable ...
Speech byMrs D. PRATTMEMBER FOR BARAMBAHHansard 22 July 1999INTERACTIVE GAMBLING (PLAYER PROTECTION) AMENDMENT BILLMrs PRATT (Barambah—IND) (12.09 a.m.): In rising to speak on this Bill, I have to say firstlythat I am quite disgusted at the way it is being ...
Speech byMrs D. PRATTMEMBER FOR BARAMBAHHansard 15 September 1999BURNETT REGIONMrs PRATT (Barambah—IND) (6.36 p.m.): The Premier has just stood up and reduced thisdebate to a political argument, but this issue is beyond politics. This is about people, ...
Speech byMrs D. PRATTMEMBER FOR BARAMBAHHansard 15 September 1999COMMUNITY-BASED REFERENDUM BILLMrs PRATT (Barambah—IND) (8.31 p.m.): I rise today to offer the people of Queensland thechoice between taking their future into their own hands through direct ...
Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 23 November 1999CRUISE AND NAVAL SHIP VISITS; CAIRNS CBD REVITALISATIONMs BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (11.39 a.m.): This morning I wish to inform the House about theimportance of visiting ships to Cairns. Last week, two ...
Speech byMrs D. PRATTMEMBER FOR BARAMBAHHansard 27 April 1999DRUGSMrs PRATT (Barambah—IND) (7.24 p.m.): It is impossible for those of us with no personalexposure to the effects of heroin and other illegal drug addictions to imagine the suffering andtragedies ...
Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 7 December 1999Goods and Services TaxMs BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (10.25 a.m.): So far as the goods and services tax is concerned,charity and community service organisations are in strife—and they know it. What is ...
Speech byGORDON NUTTALLMEMBER FOR SANDGATEHansard 24 August 1999SNOWY MOUNTAINS HYDROELECTRIC SCHEMEMr NUTTALL (Sandgate—ALP) (12 p.m.): Fifty years ago began one of Australia's greatestinfrastructure achievements, namely, the Snowy Mountains Hydroelectric ...
Speech byGORDON NUTTALLMEMBER FOR SANDGATEHansard 25 August 1999SES POSITIONS, MERIT SELECTIONMr NUTTALL (Sandgate—ALP) (6.40 p.m.): In his motion before the House this evening, thehonourable member for Clayfield fails to recognise the realities of politics. ...
Speech byGORDON NUTTALLMEMBER FOR SANDGATEHansard 27 August 1999TAB QUEENSLAND LIMITED PRIVATISATION BILLMr NUTTALL (Sandgate—ALP) (2.30 p.m.): In my contribution to the debate on the TABQueensland Limited Privatisation Bill, I wish to touch on a couple of ...
Speech byGORDON NUTTALLMEMBER FOR SANDGATEHansard 16 September 19991999 STATE BUDGETMr NUTTALL (Sandgate—ALP) (11.43 p.m.): We have two Bills before the House this evening,namely the Appropriation Bill and the Appropriation (Parliament) Bill. I want to touch ...
Speech byGORDON NUTTALLMEMBER FOR SANDGATEHansard 9 November 1999GOODS AND SERVICES TAXMr NUTTALL (Sandgate—ALP) (11.40 a.m.): Last Saturday, Australians voted for no change toour Constitution. However, come 1 July next year, we as a nation will probably ...
Speech byGORDON NUTTALLMEMBER FOR SANDGATEHansard 11 November 1999PUBLIC SECTOR ETHICS AMENDMENT BILLMr NUTTALL (Sandgate—ALP) (5.19 p.m.): As the Premier announced in his second-readingspeech to the Public Sector Ethics Amendment Bill, the purpose of the ...
Speech byMr G. HEALYMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA NORTHHansard 14 April 1999ANZAC DAY TRADING HOURSMr HEALY (Toowoomba North—NPA) (6.07 p.m.): I rise to second the motion moved by themember for Gladstone and the subsequent amendment that she has moved. In doing so, I ...
Speech byMr G. HEALYMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA NORTHHansard 27 April 1999PRIVATISATION OF TABMr HEALY (Toowoomba North—NPA) (10.14 a.m.): This Government has effectively torn thethoroughbred racing industry in this State apart. What absolute political thuggery to ...
Speech byMr G. HEALYMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA NORTHHansard 28 April 1999RETAIL SHOP LEASES AMENDMENT BILLMr HEALY (Toowoomba North—NPA) (3.52 p.m.): The Retail Shop Leases Amendment Bill1999 will be supported by the Opposition. At the outset, I thank the Minister ...
Speech byMr G. HEALYMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA NORTHHansard 29 April 1999PERFORMANCE OF MINISTERSMr HEALY (Toowoomba North—NPA) (6.19 p.m.): I rise to support the motion moved by themember for Burnett, and in doing so I wish to highlight the disastrous performance ...
Speech byMr G. HEALYMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA NORTHHansard 29 April 1999QUEENSLAND FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY AMENDMENT REGULATION (No. 1) 1999 Disallowance of Statutory InstrumentMr HEALY (Toowoomba North—NPA) (10.29 p.m.): I second the motion of disallowance ...
Speech byGORDON NUTTALLMEMBER FOR SANDGATEHansard 23 November 1999LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL (No. 2)Mr NUTTALL (Sandgate—ALP) (5.03 p.m.): It gives me great pleasure to rise in support of theBill before the House this afternoon. It ...
Speech byGORDON NUTTALLMEMBER FOR SANDGATEHansard 30 November 1999MULTICULTURAL QUEENSLAND POLICYMr NUTTALL (Sandgate—ALP) (12.20 p.m.): Today I would like to inform my parliamentarycolleagues about the first annual report on the implementation of the ...
Speech byGORDON NUTTALLMEMBER FOR SANDGATEHansard 7 December 1999POPULATION POLICY; IMMIGRATIONMr NUTTALL (Sandgate—ALP) (12 p.m.): Today I would like to inform honourable members ofthe critical need to develop a national population policy. Recently, the ...
Speech byGORDON NUTTALLMEMBER FOR SANDGATEHansard 8 December 1999BRUCE HIGHWAY UPGRADEMr NUTTALL (Sandgate—ALP) (10.20 a.m.): At the end of this financial year, the Gold CoastHighway expansion works will be due for completion. I am sure that a number of ...
Speech byMr G. HEALYMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA NORTHHansard 3 March 1999MINISTER FOR RACINGMr HEALY (Toowoomba North—NPA) (6.11 p.m.): I move—"That this House condemns the Minister for Racing over his reluctance to consult withkey racing industry groups on the ...
Speech byMr G. HEALYMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA NORTHHansard 23 March 1999LIQUOR AMENDMENT BILLMr HEALY (Toowoomba North—NPA) (10.07 a.m.): I move—"That the Bill be now read a second time."On 11 March this Parliament rejected a motion moved by the member for ...
Speech byMr G. HEALYMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA NORTHHansard 24 March 1999MOUNT LOFTY NURSING HOMEMr HEALY (Toowoomba North—NPA) (10.23 a.m.): Health Minister Edmond's refusal tooverturn a decision by Queensland Health to demolish a unit at Toowoomba's Mount Lofty ...
Speech byGORDON NUTTALLMEMBER FOR SANDGATEHansard 22 July 1999REDCLIFFEMr NUTTALL (Sandgate—ALP) (7.14 p.m.): As the honourable member for Redcliffe would nodoubt be aware, on Saturday, 12 June the Courier-Mail reported that Redcliffe Mayor Alan ...
Speech byGORDON NUTTALLMEMBER FOR SANDGATEHansard 17 August 1999INTERACTIVE GAMBLING (PLAYER PROTECTION) AMENDMENT BILLMr NUTTALL (Sandgate—ALP) (10.46 p.m.): The Bill that is before the House today is notabout conspiracy theories or protecting people. It is ...
Speech byGORDON NUTTALLMEMBER FOR SANDGATEHansard 8 December 1999VEGETATION MANAGEMENT BILLMr NUTTALL (Sandgate—ALP) (4.10 p.m.): There have been calls from the Opposition todayfor us to withdraw this legislation. In my contribution I will advance an ...
Speech byGORDON NUTTALLMEMBER FOR SANDGATEHansard 21 July 1999AUSTRALIA ACTS (REQUEST) BILLMr NUTTALL (Sandgate—ALP) (3.39 p.m.): I rise to speak on the Australia Acts (Request) Bill. Itis important that the honourable member for Warwick realises that the ...
Speech byGORDON NUTTALLMEMBER FOR SANDGATEHansard 23 November 1999MULTICULTURAL SERVICE AWARDSMr NUTTALL (Sandgate—ALP) (10.29 a.m.): The Queensland Multicultural Service Awards isan initiative of the Queensland Government to acknowledge the contribution of ...
Speech byMr G. HEALYMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA NORTHHansard 14 April 1999LIQUOR AMENDMENT BILLMr HEALY (Toowoomba North—NPA) (10.07 a.m.): Later this afternoon this Parliament willdebate a motion that should see a piece of legislation debated in this House later on ...
Speech byJEFF KNUTHMEMBER FOR BURDEKINHansard 8 June 1999STATE DEVELOPMENT AND PUBLIC WORKS ORGANISATION AMENDMENT BILLMr KNUTH (Burdekin—IND) (9.42 p.m.): I rise today in total objection to the State Developmentand Public Works Organisation Amendment Bill. ...
Speech byJEFF KNUTHMEMBER FOR BURDEKINHansard 10 June 1999INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS BILLMr KNUTH (Burdekin—IND) (11.31 p.m.): I have studied both the industrial Bills, and I must saythat I do think that the Opposition Bill has more fair and just merit. However, ...
Speech byJEFF KNUTHMEMBER FOR BURDEKINHansard 20 July 1999NATIVE TITLE (QUEENSLAND) STATE PROVISIONS AMENDMENT BILLMr KNUTH (Burdekin—IND) (4.43 p.m.): In 1974, a Labor Party senator by the name of SenatorCavanagh stated at the National Press Club that the ...
Speech byJEFF KNUTHMEMBER FOR BURDEKINHansard 21 July 1999SUGAR INDUSTRYMr KNUTH (Burdekin—IND) (11.18 p.m.): Let me paint a picture that is the Queensland sugarindustry. According to the Canegrowers organisation, growers' net income before tax and interest ...
Speech byJEFF KNUTHMEMBER FOR BURDEKINHansard 22 July 1999AUSTRALIA ACTS (REQUEST) BILLMr KNUTH (Burdekin—IND) (11.30 a.m.): I rise to speak on this Bill which will assist the changingof the Constitution of Australia. Many members have spoken about ...
Speech byJEFF KNUTHMEMBER FOR BURDEKINHansard 26 August 1999QUEENSLAND BUILDING SERVICES AUTHORITY AMENDMENT BILLMr KNUTH (Burdekin—IND) (3.01 p.m.): I rise to indicate my support for the majority of this Bill. Ithank the Minister for her input and for the ...
Speech byJEFF KNUTHMEMBER FOR BURDEKINHansard 15 April 1999WORKCOVER QUEENSLAND AMENDMENT BILLMr KNUTH (Burdekin—IND) (2.38 p.m.): I studied the WorkCover Bill with enthusiasm, but all Ican conclude is that we will end up with the same financial bungle that ...
Speech byJEFF KNUTHMEMBER FOR BURDEKINHansard 28 April 1999TRANSPLANTATION AND ANATOMY AMENDMENT BILLMr KNUTH (Burdekin—IND) (8.37 p.m.): I agree with the member for Tablelands about the lackof enthusiasm of members in this Chamber about this Bill. I think ...
Speech byJEFF KNUTHMEMBER FOR BURDEKINHansard 25 May 1999WEAPONS AMENDMENT BILL Mr KNUTH (Burdekin—IND) (8.30 p.m.): In speaking to the Weapons Amendment Bill, I wouldlike to discuss a related area that has been totally ignored by State and Federal ...
Speech byJEFF KNUTHMEMBER FOR BURDEKINHansard 26 May 1999STOLEN GENERATION Mr KNUTH (Burdekin—IND) (3.22 p.m.): I agree with some of the views expressed by those onthe Government side of the Chamber, one of them being that a lot of Aboriginals are not really ...
Speech byJEFF KNUTHMEMBER FOR BURDEKINHansard 26 October 1999SUGAR INDUSTRY BILLMr KNUTH (Burdekin—IND) (3.57 p.m.): I rise today to speak on the Sugar Industry Bill 1999,which I consider to be totally biased—even to the point of being corruptible—in the fact ...
Speech byJEFF KNUTHMEMBER FOR BURDEKINHansard 26 October 1999GREYHOUND RACINGMr KNUTH (Burdekin—IND) (7.15 p.m.): I rise to bring to the attention of the House thedeplorable actions of a racing authority the responsibility of the Honourable Minister for ...
Speech byJEFF KNUTHMEMBER FOR BURDEKINHansard 9 November 1999TEMPORARY COASTAL DWELLING PROTECTION BILLMr KNUTH (Burdekin—IND) (10.15 a.m.): I move—"That the Bill be now read a second time."I introduce the Temporary Coastal Dwellings Protection Bill 1999 in ...
Speech byJEFF KNUTHMEMBER FOR BURDEKINHansard 10 November 1999SUGAR INDUSTRY BILLMr KNUTH (Burdekin—IND) (3.27 p.m.): I concur with the comments made by the member forCrows Nest and the member for Hinchinbrook. What they have said just about covers my ...
Speech byJEFF KNUTHMEMBER FOR BURDEKINHansard 13 April 1999INDEPENDENT GROCERY RETAILERSMr KNUTH (Burdekin—IND) (7.25 p.m.): I would like to speak about the plight of independentgrocery retailers who face difficulties not only in Queensland but throughout the ...
Speech byJEFF KNUTHMEMBER FOR BURDEKINHansard 28 October 1999CORAL REEF FINFISH FISHERYMr KNUTH (Burdekin—IND) (10.28 a.m.): I rise to comment on the QFMA draft managementplan for the coral reef finfish fishery. I also note that the member for Cairns raised ...
Speech byJEFF KNUTHMEMBER FOR BURDEKINHansard 27 May 1999RECREATIONAL FACILITIES FOR RURAL YOUTHMr KNUTH (Burdekin—IND) (7.22 p.m.): Tonight I would like to outline the differences betweenfacilities and activities available to youth in south-east Queensland ...
Speech byJEFF KNUTHMEMBER FOR BURDEKINHansard 13 April 1999EXPLOSIVES BILLMr KNUTH (Burdekin—IND) (3.48 p.m.): I rise to speak on the Explosives Bill. I was a littleconcerned about clause 135(1) but the member for Charters Towers has assured me that he is ...
Speech byMrs J. SHELDONMEMBER FOR CALOUNDRAHansard 3 March 1999ADDRESS IN REPLYMrs SHELDON (Caloundra—LP) (3.50 p.m.): I welcome this opportunity to speak in the Addressin Reply debate. At the outset, I express my respect and best wishes to our Governor, ...
Speech byMrs J. SHELDONMEMBER FOR CALOUNDRAHansard 3 March 1999MINISTER FOR RACINGMrs SHELDON (Caloundra—LP) (6.47 p.m.): At the outset, I pay tribute to Mr Des Scanlan, apast Chairman of the Corbould Park Racecourse. Unfortunately, Des passed away a short ...
Speech byMrs J. SHELDONMEMBER FOR CALOUNDRAHansard 9 March 1999QUEENSLAND HEALTHMrs SHELDON (Caloundra—LP) (10.24 a.m.): It has come to my attention that certainemployees of Queensland Health are being threatened and intimidated by being told that they are ...
Speech byMrs J. SHELDONMEMBER FOR CALOUNDRAHansard 9 March 1999HEALTH PORTFOLIOMrs SHELDON (Caloundra—LP) (6.10 p.m.): I rise to second the motion moved by the memberfor Maroochydore. Queensland Health is in total disarray. In 1993 the health crisis was ...
Speech byMrs J. SHELDONMEMBER FOR CALOUNDRAHansard 10 March 1999SUNSHINE COAST FIREFIGHTERSMrs SHELDON (Caloundra—LP) (10.24 a.m.): I raise a matter of concern regarding firefighterson the Sunshine Coast. The coalition in Government gave permission for the ...
Speech byMrs J. SHELDONMEMBER FOR CALOUNDRAHansard 23 March 1999GAMING MACHINE AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMrs SHELDON (Caloundra—LP) (3.46 p.m.): I wish to make a few comments about the GamingMachine and Other Legislation Amendment Bill. Although I ...
Speech byMrs J. SHELDONMEMBER FOR CALOUNDRAHansard 24 March 1999CORRECTIVE SERVICES AND PENALTIES AND SENTENCES AMENDMENT BILLMrs SHELDON (Caloundra—LP) (8.44 p.m.): The Bill we are debating tonight is all aboutwhether or not we support justice. It is about ...
Speech byMrs J. SHELDONMEMBER FOR CALOUNDRAHansard 25 March 1999MR L. AND MRS K. BILNEYMrs SHELDON (Caloundra—LP) (10.24 a.m.): I speak on an issue of grave concern to manyQueenslanders and, in particular, to two of my constituents, Len and Kay Bilney. Mr and ...
Speech byMr JIM PEARCEMEMBER FOR FITZROYHansard 17 August 1999CHRONIC FATIGUE SYNDROMEMr PEARCE (Fitzroy—ALP) (12.24 p.m.): I rise to speak about the difficulties confronting amarginalised group of chronically impaired persons within our community whose needs ...
Speech byMr JIM PEARCEMEMBER FOR FITZROYHansard 20 July 1999TELEVISION RECEPTION, MOUNT MORGANMr PEARCE (Fitzroy—ALP) (7.07 p.m.): I speak for the people of Mount Morgan who, despiteliving within 45 minutes of the regional City of Rockhampton, are unable to ...
Speech byMr JIM PEARCEMEMBER FOR FITZROYHansard 18 August 1999LONG TAN DAYMr PEARCE (Fitzroy—ALP) (10.30 a.m.): Today is Long Tan Day, the day when Vietnamveterans, their families and the families of those who died in South Vietnam remember ...
Speech byMr JIM PEARCEMEMBER FOR FITZROYHansard 16 September 19991999 STATE BUDGETMr PEARCE (Fitzroy—ALP) (11.11 p.m.): Let me open by saying that there are many issuesthat I would like to cover in my contribution to this debate. Unfortunately, time restricts ...
Speech byMr JIM PEARCEMEMBER FOR FITZROYHansard 30 November 1999CLUB PREMIER OF AUSTRALIAMr PEARCE (Fitzroy—ALP) (10.09 a.m.): Mining communities are again being targeted by salesrepresentatives pushing tax-driven investment schemes or timeshare options, such ...
Speech byMr JIM PEARCEMEMBER FOR FITZROYHansard 30 November 1999CHRONIC FATIGUE SYNDROMEMr PEARCE (Fitzroy—ALP) (11.40 a.m.): Today I wish to revisit an issue that I raised in thisplace on 17 August. I spoke about the difficulties confronting a marginalised ...
Speech byMr JIM PEARCEMEMBER FOR FITZROYHansard 30 November 1999TREE-CLEARING GUIDELINESMr PEARCE (Fitzroy—ALP) (6.30 p.m.): Since this debate started tonight, we have heard theOpposition trying desperately to sound like it supports our rural land-holders. ...
Speech byMr JIM PEARCEMEMBER FOR FITZROYHansard 30 November 1999WIDOW'S ALLOWANCEMr PEARCE (Fitzroy—ALP) (1.26 a.m.): Today, I draw the attention of the House to a situationthat fails the equity test, and that is the Commonwealth Government's widow's ...
Speech byMr JIM PEARCEMEMBER FOR FITZROYHansard 1 December 1999PROSTITUTION BILLMr PEARCE (Fitzroy—ALP) (5.06 p.m.): Firstly, before I commence my contribution to thisdebate, I congratulate the member for Mulgrave on his well-researched and presented ...
Speech byMr JIM PEARCEMEMBER FOR FITZROYHansard 7 December 1999TREE-CLEARING GUIDELINESMr PEARCE (Fitzroy—ALP) (6.52 p.m.): As elected representatives of the people ofQueensland, we have obligations to be environmentally conscious of the day-to-day activities ...
Speech byMr JIM PEARCEMEMBER FOR FITZROYHansard 28 October 1999APPROPRIATION BILLEstimates Committee EReportMr PEARCE (Fitzroy—ALP) (11.45 a.m.): Estimates Committee E heard from the Minister forMines and Energy and the Minister for Health, and in the time ...
Speech byMr JIM PEARCEMEMBER FOR FITZROYHansard 10 November 1999LIQUOR AMENDMENT BILLMr PEARCE (Fitzroy—ALP) (9.16 p.m.): I have thought long and hard about making acontribution to this debate. As a returned serviceman, I am not one for talking up my active ...
Speech byMr JIM PEARCEMEMBER FOR FITZROYHansard 23 November 1999WESTPAC BANK BRANCH, MOURAMr PEARCE (Fitzroy—ALP) (11.19 p.m.): Last night, a public meeting was held in the town ofMoura. The issue concerned the closure of the local branch of the Westpac Bank. ...
Speech byMr JIM PEARCEMEMBER FOR FITZROYHansard 10 December 1999VEGETATION MANAGEMENT BILLMr PEARCE (Fitzroy—ALP) (2.30 p.m.): It is a pleasure for me to join in this debate. As amember representing a rural electorate, I hope that I can put some balance into ...
Speech byMrs J. SHELDONMEMBER FOR CALOUNDRAHansard 2 March 1999MOTION OF CONDOLENCEDeaths of Mr R. T. McLean, MLA, and Mr L. J. Yewdale, MLAMrs SHELDON (Caloundra—LP) (10.29 a.m.): I will be brief; I know that time is moving on. Iwould like to express my ...
Speech byMrs J. SHELDONMEMBER FOR CALOUNDRAHansard 13 April 1999CALOUNDRA RAIL CORRIDORMrs SHELDON (Caloundra—LP) (11.50 a.m.): I bring forward as a matter of public importancethe need to review the Government's decision on the Caloundra rail corridor—the ...
Speech byMrs J. SHELDONMEMBER FOR CALOUNDRAHansard 14 April 1999QUEENSLAND AMBULANCE SERVICEMrs SHELDON (Caloundra—LP) (10.09 a.m.): I wish to speak on an issue of concern thataffects all Queenslanders, and particularly a constituent of mine, Mr Craig Ebert. ...
Speech byMrs J. SHELDONMEMBER FOR CALOUNDRAHansard 15 April 1999UNIVERSITY OF THE SUNSHINE COASTMrs SHELDON (Caloundra—LP) (10.28 a.m.): I wish to speak about the official opening of theSunshine Coast University last Tuesday night. It was a great night not ...
Speech byMr JIM PEARCEMEMBER FOR FITZROYHansard 24 November 1999MR W. ALLISONMr PEARCE (Fitzroy—ALP) (11.18 p.m.): On behalf of the Queensland coalmining industry and,in particular, the mineworkers of this State, I wish to place on the public record our ...
Speech byMr JIM PEARCEMEMBER FOR FITZROYHansard 27 October 1999MR S. RADLOFFMr PEARCE (Fitzroy—ALP) (11.23 p.m.): I stand in this place, the Parliament of Queensland, topay tribute to the late Stanley Charles Radloff, who sadly passed away on 16 September ...
Speech byKEN TURNERMEMBER FOR THURINGOWAHansard 28 April 1999TWIN CITIES LEISURE ACCESSIBLE INCORPORATEDMr TURNER (Thuringowa—IND) (10.26 a.m.): I inform the House that I have been attempting toobtain a fishing vessel suitable for the elderly and people with ...
Speech byKEN TURNERMEMBER FOR THURINGOWAHansard 28 April 1999TRANSPLANTATION AND ANATOMY AMENDMENT BILLMr TURNER (Thuringowa—IND) (9.10 p.m.), in reply: Since delivering my maiden speech in thisHouse I have sent to people, on request, in excess of 1,000 ...
Speech byKEN TURNERMEMBER FOR THURINGOWAHansard 27 May 1999STATE ELECTORAL BOUNDARIES REDISTRIBUTIONMr TURNER (Thuringowa—IND) (7.07 p.m.): The Electoral Commission is presently redistributingthe State electoral boundaries. The commission is working to the ...
Speech byKEN TURNERMEMBER FOR THURINGOWAHansard 9 June 1999WEAPONS AMENDMENT BILLMr TURNER (Thuringowa—IND) (8.30 p.m.): Members of this House have stated that it is agreat pleasure to rise to speak to the firearms issue. I find this difficult to understand. ...
Speech byKEN TURNERMEMBER FOR THURINGOWAHansard 22 July 1999PRIMARY INDUSTRY REGULATIONSMr TURNER (Thuringowa—IND) (7.24 p.m.): I am very concerned about proposed newregulations that may be placed on growers throughout Queensland and the rest of Australia. ...
Speech byKEN TURNERMEMBER FOR THURINGOWAHansard 18 August 1999TRANSPLANTATION AND ANATOMY AMENDMENT BILLMr TURNER (Thuringowa—ONP) (10.15 p.m.), in reply: I acknowledge all of the people whohave played a part in reviewing and offering submissions to my ...
Speech byKEN TURNERMEMBER FOR THURINGOWAHansard 19 August 1999LITERACY IN SCHOOLSMr TURNER (Thuringowa—IND) (7.11 p.m.): A woman came to my office with her 17-year-oldson, who had completed Year 12. Philip has drive and determination. He has just competed in ...
Speech byHon. KEN HAYWARDMEMBER FOR KALLANGURHansard 1 December 1999 BRUCE HIGHWAY UPGRADEHon. K. W. HAYWARD (Kallangur—ALP) (11.05 p.m.): I rise in the Parliament tonight to againhighlight the disgracefully inadequate state of the Bruce Highway to the Bribie ...
Speech byHon. KEN HAYWARDMEMBER FOR KALLANGURHansard 7 December 1999FORESTRY AMENDMENT BILLHon. K. W. HAYWARD (Kallangur—ALP) (9.57 p.m.): The South-East Queensland RegionalForest Agreement, signed by the State Government, the timber industry and ...
Speech byHon. KEN HAYWARDMEMBER FOR KALLANGURHansard 8 December 1999PERSONAL EXPLANATIONAllegation of MisconductHon. K. W. HAYWARD (Kallangur—ALP) (10.07 a.m.), by leave: Late last night in what was attimes vigorous debate on the Forestry Amendment Bill, the ...
Speech byHon. KEN HAYWARDMEMBER FOR KALLANGURHansard 8 December 1999BRUCE HIGHWAY UPGRADEHon. K. W. HAYWARD (Kallangur—ALP) (10.24 a.m.): I have previously spoken in this Houseabout the horrendous traffic problems which are experienced on the Bruce Highway ...
Speech byKEN TURNERMEMBER FOR THURINGOWAHansard 10 March 1999CORRECTIVE SERVICES AND PENALTIES AND SENTENCES AMENDMENT BILLMr TURNER (Thuringowa—IND) (10.09 p.m.): I draw the attention of the House to the case of afour-year-old girl who lives in my ...
Speech byKEN TURNERMEMBER FOR THURINGOWAHansard 10 March 1999AQUACULTUREMr TURNER (Thuringowa—IND) (11.20 p.m.): In Australia, the demand for prawns hasincreased dramatically over the past 20 years. Australians have included prawns in their regular dietalong ...
Speech byHon. KEN HAYWARDMEMBER FOR KALLANGURHansard 25 March 1999CYPRESS INDUSTRY, WESTERN QUEENSLANDHon. K. W. HAYWARD (Kallangur—ALP) (6.47 p.m.): It is a great pleasure to rise in theParliament tonight to support the amended motion moved by the Honourable ...
Speech byHon. KEN HAYWARDMEMBER FOR KALLANGURHansard 14 April 1999ANZAC DAY TRADING HOURSHon. K. W. HAYWARD (Kallangur—ALP) (6.41 p.m.): It is a pleasure to speak against themotion moved in the Parliament tonight. As I think has been said before, this is one ...
Speech byHon. KEN HAYWARDMEMBER FOR KALLANGURHansard 15 April 1999ELECTRICITY INDUSTRYHon. K. W. HAYWARD (Kallangur—ALP) (6.48 p.m.): It is a pleasure to rise in this debatetonight to speak against the motion and to speak in support of the amendment. Let me ...
Speech byHon. KEN HAYWARDMEMBER FOR KALLANGURHansard 29 April 1999COAL MINING SAFETY AND HEALTH BILLMINING AND QUARRYING SAFETY AND HEALTH BILLHon. K. W. HAYWARD (Kallangur—ALP) (12.50 p.m.): I welcome this debate. Its principal focusis on the protection of ...
Speech byHon. KEN HAYWARDMEMBER FOR KALLANGURHansard 27 May 1999 MR R. THORNBERRYHon. K. W. HAYWARD (Kallangur—ALP) (7.12 p.m.): Tonight, I rise to speak about a youngQueenslander who, on 6 June, will make history for his country, his family and I think, ...
Speech byHon. KEN HAYWARDMEMBER FOR KALLANGURHansard 11 June 1999 INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS BILLHon. K. W. HAYWARD (Kallangur—ALP) (12.45 p.m.): The Industrial Relations Bill of 1999reflects the changing and developing nature of Queensland society. It reflects the ...
Speech byHon. KEN HAYWARDMEMBER FOR KALLANGURHansard 22 July 1999 UNIVERSITY OF QUEENSLAND; GATTON COLLEGEHon. K. W. HAYWARD (Kallangur—ALP) (6.38 p.m.): It is a pleasure to speak to theamendment moved by the Minister. I am sure that at the end of the night ...
Speech byHon. KEN HAYWARDMEMBER FOR KALLANGURHansard 16 September 1999 1999 STATE BUDGET Hon. K. W. HAYWARD (Kallangur—ALP) (9.08 p.m.): It is certainly a pleasure to speak in thedebate on the Appropriation Bills. Queensland is the economic powerhouse of ...
Speech byHon. KEN HAYWARDMEMBER FOR KALLANGURHansard 27 October 1999 FORESTRY INDUSTRY Hon. K. W. HAYWARD (Kallangur—ALP) (6.52 p.m.): It is a pleasure to speak in support of theamendment. This historic regional forest agreement came about as a result of ...
Speech byHon. KEN HAYWARDMEMBER FOR KALLANGURHansard 26 August 1999 BRUCE HIGHWAY UPGRADE Hon. K. W. HAYWARD (Kallangur—ALP) (7.10 p.m.): I rise tonight to highlight the lack ofcommitment by the Federal Liberal/National coalition Government to the six-laning ...
Speech byHon. KEN HAYWARDMEMBER FOR KALLANGURHansard 15 September 1999 PRIMARY INDUSTRIES LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Hon. K. W. HAYWARD (Kallangur—ALP) (12.12 p.m.): I rise to speak in support of the Bill. Iwant to address the amendment in relation to marine ...
Speech byHon. KEN HAYWARDMEMBER FOR KALLANGURHansard 15 September 1999 SUGAR INDUSTRY BILL Hon. K. W. HAYWARD (Kallangur—ALP) (4.50 p.m.): I rise to support the Bill and to addressone of its key achievements. That achievement, which was acknowledged by the ...
Speech byHon. KEN HAYWARDMEMBER FOR KALLANGURHansard 28 October 1999 MINISTER FOR MINES AND ENERGYHon. K. W. HAYWARD (Kallangur—ALP) (6.30 p.m.): It is a pleasure to rise in this debate andspeak in opposition to the motion that has been moved by the member ...
Speech byHon. KEN HAYWARDMEMBER FOR KALLANGURHansard 11 November 1999 ST GEORGE IRRIGATION AREAHon. K. W. HAYWARD (Kallangur—ALP) (6.35 p.m.): This motion is a typical contribution fromthe One Nation members sitting at the back of the Chamber. As Mr Schwarten ...
Speech byHon. KEN HAYWARDMEMBER FOR KALLANGURHansard 23 November 1999 DEPARTMENT OF STATE DEVELOPMENTHon. K. W. HAYWARD (Kallangur—ALP) (6.52 p.m.): It is a pleasure to rise in this debate tospeak to this amendment which congratulates the Beattie Government ...
Speech byHon. KEN HAYWARDMEMBER FOR KALLANGURHansard 26 November 1999 PRIMARY INDUSTRY BODIES REFORM BILLHon. K. W. HAYWARD (Kallangur—ALP) (11.49 a.m.): I rise to support this Bill. It introduceslong-needed reform into the arrangements for the representation ...
Speech byHon. KEN HAYWARDMEMBER FOR KALLANGURHansard 28 October 1999 APPROPRIATION BILLEstimates Committee EReportHon. K. W. HAYWARD (Kallangur—ALP) (11.35 a.m.): It is a pleasure to speak in the debate onthe report of Estimates Committee E. I wish to focus ...
Speech byKEN TURNERMEMBER FOR THURINGOWAHansard 25 March 1999ACUTE CARE SPINAL INJURIES UNIT, TOWNSVILLEMr TURNER (Thuringowa—IND) (7.23 p.m.): The Beattie Government's commitment to providelong-term rehabilitation and care for north Queensland's spinal ...
Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 21 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee AReport No. 2Hon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) ...
Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 21 October 1998UNEMPLOYMENTHon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (6.28 p.m.): When Ibecame Premier, one thing I always endeavoured to do was to give credit to the ...
Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 22 October 1998DISNEY THEME PARKHon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (10.15 a.m.):Following negotiations initiated by my Government in 1997, Queensland was able to ...
Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 22 October 1998PRIVILEGEApprenticeship Training, Mount IsaHon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (11.37 a.m.): I riseon a matter of privilege, and I ask for the same ...
Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 10 November1998GOODS AND SERVICES TAXHon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (10.22 a.m.): I risethis morning to correct false statements made by the Premier in ...
Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 10 November 1998NATIVE TITLE (QUEENSLAND) STATE PROVISIONS AMENDMENT BILL (No. 2)Hon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (3.16 p.m.): This Billepitomises an historic ...
Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 11 November 1998JAMES COOK UNIVERSITY MEDICAL SCHOOL Hon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (10.18 a.m.): I riseto respond to the appalling ministerial statement by ...
Speech byMr RUSSELL COOPERMEMBER FOR CROWS NESTHansard 5 August 1998BRISBANE EXHIBITION; PRIMARY PRODUCERS Mr COOPER (Crows Nest—NPA) (10.21 a.m.): I, too, wish to draw the attention of honourablemembers of the Chamber to the Royal National Association ...
Speech byMr RUSSELL COOPERMEMBER FOR CROWS NESTHansard 5 August 1998ADDRESS IN REPLY Mr COOPER (Crows Nest—NPA) (3.25 p.m.): I join with other members who expressed theirloyalty to the Crown. Over the next couple of years it will be very interesting to see ...
Speech byMr RUSSELL COOPERMEMBER FOR CROWS NESTHansard 6 August 1998CADMIUM LEVELS IN PEANUTSMr COOPER (Crows Nest—NPA) (7.25 p.m.): Following hard upon the heels of problems in thepork industry and the dairy industry, it seems that we have some problems ...
Speech byMr RUSSELL COOPERMEMBER FOR CROWS NESTHansard 26 August 1998NATIVE TITLE (QUEENSLAND) STATE PROVISIONS BILLMr COOPER (Crows Nest—NPA) (11.35 a.m.): I, too, want to make a contribution to this historicdebate on an historic issue which probably should ...
Speech byMr RUSSELL COOPERMEMBER FOR CROWS NESTHansard 26 August 1998PRENZLAU AND LOWOOD SCHOOLSMr COOPER (Crows Nest—NPA) (7.23 p.m.): I rise in this Adjournment debate to speak abouttwo schools in my electorate of Crows Nest—the Prenzlau school and the ...
Speech byMr T. MALONEMEMBER FOR MIRANIHansard 11 November 1998SUGAR INDUSTRYMr MALONE (Mirani—NPA) (10.52 p.m.): Tonight I would like to speak about the sugar industry,which is a very important industry and which has diversified and decentralised the State of ...
Speech byMr T. MALONEMEMBER FOR MIRANIHansard 12 November 1998EMERGENCY SERVICES LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr MALONE (Mirani—NPA) (12.53 p.m.): Today I rise to speak against the Emergency ServicesLegislation Amendment Bill. Since the Government made its ...
Speech byMr T. MACKENROTHMEMBER FOR CHATSWORTHHansard 4 August 1998AMENDMENT TO STANDING ORDERS Hon. T. M. MACKENROTH (Chatsworth— ALP) (Leader of the House) (9.52 a.m.): I move—"That for this session—Omit Standing Order 123A and insert new Standing ...
Speech byHon. T. M. MACKENROTHMEMBER FOR CHATSWORTHHansard 6 August 1998INTEGRATED PLANNING AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLHon. T. M. MACKENROTH (Chatsworth— ALP) (Minister for Communication and Informationand Minister for Local Government, Planning, ...
Speech byHon. T. M. MACKENROTHMEMBER FOR CHATSWORTHHansard 6 August 1998PRIVATE MEMBERS' BILLSHon. T. M. MACKENROTH (Chatsworth— ALP) (Minister for Communication and Informationand Minister for Local Government, Planning, Regional and Rural Communities) ...
Speech byHon. T. M. MACKENROTHMEMBER FOR CHATSWORTHHansard 27 August 1998PRIVATE MEMBERS' BILLSHon. T. M. MACKENROTH (Chatsworth— ALP) (Leader of the House) (1.24 a.m.): I move—"That, if a Bill introduced by a Member, who is not a Minister of the Crown, has ...
Speech byHon. T. M. MACKENROTHMEMBER FOR CHATSWORTHHansard 27 August 1998PRIVATE MEMBERS' BILLSHon. T. M. MACKENROTH (Chatsworth— ALP) (Minister for Communication and Informationand Minister for Local Government, Planning, Regional and Rural Communities) ...
Speech byHon. T. M. MACKENROTHMEMBER FOR CHATSWORTHHansard 15 September 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTTablelands AdvertiserHon. T. M. MACKENROTH (Chatsworth— ALP) (Minister for Communication and Informationand Minister for Local Government, Planning, Regional and ...
Speech byHon. T. M. MACKENROTHMEMBER FOR CHATSWORTHHansard 19 November 1998INTEGRATED PLANNING AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL (No. 2)Hon. T. M. MACKENROTH (Chatsworth— ALP) (Minister for Communication and Informationand Minister for Local Government, ...
Speech byMr T. SULLIVANMEMBER FOR CHERMSIDEHansard 25 August 1998PRINCE CHARLES HOSPITALMr SULLIVAN (Chermside—ALP) (12.26 p.m.): The Prince Charles Hospital is a world-class,world-renowned cardio-thoracic hospital. Its reputation is that of not only the ...
Speech byMr T. SULLIVANMEMBER FOR CHERMSIDEHansard 26 August 1998SCHOOL-BASED MANAGEMENTMr SULLIVAN (Chermside—ALP) (6.40 p.m.): I rise to support the amendment moved by themember for Gladstone. Certain inequities were introduced through the Leading Schools ...
Speech byMr T. SULLIVANMEMBER FOR CHERMSIDEHansard 16 September 1998AUNTY RUTH HEGARTYMr SULLIVAN (Chermside—ALP) (10.19 a.m.): Many of us would not know who David Unaiponis, yet some of us see an image of him occasionally; his face is depicted on the front ...
Speech byMr T. SULLIVANMEMBER FOR CHERMSIDEHansard 17 September 1998NUNDAH BOTTLENECKMr SULLIVAN (Chermside—ALP) (10:50 p.m.): Funding for roads projects can be a complexprocess. We are used to the Budget allocations in which we see where the major project ...
Speech byMr T. SULLIVANMEMBER FOR CHERMSIDEHansard 20 October 1998CHRISTIAN BROTHERSMr SULLIVAN (Chermside—ALP) (10.16 a.m.): Tuesday, 13 October 1998 will be rememberedfor two things: one was the storm that hit Brisbane, particularly the inner-northern ...
Speech byMr T. SULLIVANMEMBER FOR CHERMSIDEHansard 21 October 1998CHERMSIDE FIRE STATIONMr SULLIVAN (Chermside—ALP) (10.18 a.m.): Next Tuesday the Minister for EmergencyServices will be opening a much needed facility in the Chermside area, the new Chermside ...
Speech byMr T. SULLIVANMEMBER FOR CHERMSIDEHansard 21 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee AReport No. 1Mr SULLIVAN (Chermside—ALP) (11.41 a.m.): I rise to support report No. 1 of ...
Speech byMr T. SULLIVANMEMBER FOR CHERMSIDEHansard 21 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee CReportMr SULLIVAN (Chermside—ALP) (5.35 p.m.): I rise to support the Estimates Committee ...
Speech byMr T. SULLIVANMEMBER FOR CHERMSIDEHansard 21 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee DReportMr SULLIVAN (Chermside—ALP) (5.45 p.m.): I am pleased to speak on the report of ...
Speech byMr T. SULLIVANMEMBER FOR CHERMSIDEHansard 11 November 1998METROPOLITAN HOSPITALS PLANMr SULLIVAN (Chermside—ALP) (11.21 p.m.): The dilapidated Queensland hospital systemneeded to be rebuilt, and early in this decade the Goss Government started on a ...
Speech byMr T. SULLIVANMEMBER FOR CHERMSIDEHansard 12 November 1998LOGAN POLICE EMAILMr SULLIVAN (Chermside—ALP) (10.15 a.m.): On Tuesday, in the Adjournment debate, themember for Tablelands "watched in horror and dismay as the Police Minister blatantly went ...
Speech byMr T. SULLIVANMEMBER FOR CHERMSIDEHansard 12 November 1998INTEGRATED REGIONAL TRANSPORT PLANMr SULLIVAN (Chermside—ALP) (7.28 p.m.): South-east Queensland is the fastest growingarea of the State and one of the fastest growing areas in Australia. The ...
Speech byMr T. MALONEMEMBER FOR MIRANIHansard 26 August 1998MR E. R. RAMSAMY Mr MALONE (Mirani—NPA) (7.07 p.m.): We were all very saddened at the passing of EdwardRoyce Ramsamy in Mackay on 31 July this year. He was most popularly known as Ram Chandra, ...
Speech byMr T. MALONEMEMBER FOR MIRANIHansard 27 August 1998WORKPLACE RELATIONS AMENDMENT BILLMr MALONE (Mirani—NPA) (11.59 a.m.), continuing: The Beattie Government does not careabout small business in this State; it wants to reinstate Labor's discredited ...
Speech byMr T. MALONEMEMBER FOR MIRANIHansard 16 September 1998PUBLIC SERVICE AMENDMENT BILLMr MALONE (Mirani—NPA) (4.35 p.m.): I rise to speak in favour of the Public ServiceAmendment Bill and, in doing so, congratulate the Leader of the Opposition on ...
Speech byMr T. MALONEMEMBER FOR MIRANIHansard 17 September 1998MINISTER FOR EMERGENCY SERVICESMr MALONE (Mirani—NPA) (6 p.m.): I move—"That this House recognises the valuable contribution being made by the Board of theQueensland Fire and Rescue Authority; ...
Speech byMr T. MALONEMEMBER FOR MIRANIHansard 26 August 1998WORKPLACE RELATIONS AMENDMENT BILLMr MALONE (Mirani—NPA) (5.44 p.m.): I rise to oppose the Workplace Relations AmendmentBill 1998. In doing so, I first might indulge the House by reading a letter ...
Speech byMr T. SULLIVANMEMBER FOR CHERMSIDEHansard 16 September 1998TRANSPORT LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr SULLIVAN (Chermside—ALP) (11.48 a.m.): I rise to support the Transport LegislationAmendment Bill, currently before the House. This is one of the great ...
Speech byMr T. SULLIVANMEMBER FOR CHERMSIDEHansard 16 September 1998CENSURE OF MINISTER FOR HEALTHMr SULLIVAN (Chermside—ALP) (6.19 p.m.): I second the amendment moved by the Ministerfor Health. On this issue, unfortunately, we have seen some of the grossest ...
Speech byHon. T. M. MACKENROTHMEMBER FOR CHATSWORTHHansard 26 August 1998INTEGRATED PLANNING AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLHon. T. M. MACKENROTH (Chatsworth— ALP) (Minister for Communication and Informationand Minister for Local Government, Planning, ...
Speech byBRUCE DAVIDSONMEMBER FOR NOOSAHansard 3 December 1999FORESTRY AMENDMENT BILLMr DAVIDSON (Noosa—LP) (3.28 p.m.): In rising to speak to the Forestry Amendment Bill, I doso on behalf of the 54 workers at the Boral mill in Cooroy who face job losses in ...
Speech byBRUCE DAVIDSONMEMBER FOR NOOSAHansard 9 December 1999PROPERTY LAW AMENDMENT BILLMr DAVIDSON (Noosa—LP) (10.44 p.m.): When two people of the same or opposite genderdecide mutually to commence a relationship, it is always with a high degree of emotion ...
Speech byMr BRUCE LAMINGMEMBER FOR MOOLOOLAHHansard 2 March 1999ADDRESS IN REPLYMr LAMING (Mooloolah—LP) (4.07 p.m.): Just as I did in 1995, I take this opportunity to reflecton some of the matters raised in my own maiden speech of 1992. I believe this is a ...
Speech byMr BRUCE LAMINGMEMBER FOR MOOLOOLAHHansard 3 March 1999CORRECTIVE SERVICES AND PENALTIES AND SENTENCES AMENDMENT BILLMr LAMING (Mooloolah—LP) (10.37 p.m.): Tonight, it gives me pleasure to rise to support thisBill put forward by the member for ...
Speech byMr BRUCE LAMINGMEMBER FOR MOOLOOLAHHansard 9 March 1999HOME ASSIST/SECURE PROGRAMMr LAMING (Mooloolah—LP) (7.05 p.m.): I rise to speak on the issue of security in the home forQueensland's seniors. Honourable members will recall a series of disgusting ...
Speech byMr BRUCE LAMINGMEMBER FOR MOOLOOLAHHansard 11 March 1999COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTHMr LAMING (Mooloolah—LP) (7.10 p.m.): During the six o'clock debate in this Chamber onTuesday night, the member for Kurwongbah was critical of my response to the Health ...
Speech byBRUCE DAVIDSONMEMBER FOR NOOSAHansard 30 November 1999RETIREMENT VILLAGES BILLMr DAVIDSON (Noosa—LP) (4.49 p.m.): There are 300 plus retirement villages spreadthroughout the length of Queensland, but the majority are situated here in the south-east ...
Speech byMr BRUCE LAMINGMEMBER FOR MOOLOOLAHHansard 24 March 1999CORRECTIVE SERVICES LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr LAMING (Mooloolah—LP) (4.42 p.m.): I intend to speak only briefly on this Bill, as theOpposition does not oppose it. I have some comments to make ...
Speech byMr BRUCE LAMINGMEMBER FOR MOOLOOLAHHansard 14 April 1999WORKCOVER QUEENSLAND AMENDMENT BILLMr LAMING (Mooloolah—LP) (4.24 p.m.): In the course of this debate and in the presentationof the ill-named report, Restoring the Balance, a lot has been said ...
Speech byMr BRUCE LAMINGMEMBER FOR MOOLOOLAHHansard 28 April 1999PUBLIC HOUSING, SECURITYMr LAMING (Mooloolah—LP) (10.22 a.m.): I rise today to bring to the attention of all membersa bureaucratic bungle involving the Department of Housing and Q-Build, one of ...
Speech byMr BRUCE LAMINGMEMBER FOR MOOLOOLAHHansard 28 April 1999PERFORMANCE OF MINISTERSMr LAMING (Mooloolah—LP) (6.26 p.m.): I rise tonight to speak to this motion and to bring tothe attention of the House, as my colleagues have done before me, the ...
Speech byMr BRUCE LAMINGMEMBER FOR MOOLOOLAHHansard 26 May 1999OLD BUDERIM POST OFFICE; SPANNER CRABSMr LAMING (Mooloolah—LP) (6.33 p.m.): Tonight I wish to bring to the attention of the House asummary of what can only be described as a shining example of ...
Speech byMr BRUCE LAMINGMEMBER FOR MOOLOOLAHHansard 27 May 1999PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEEReport No. 56Mr LAMING (Mooloolah—LP) (10.12 a.m.): I move—"That the House take note of the Public Works Committee report No. 56."The dissenting report on seniors housing ...
Speech byMr BRUCE LAMINGMEMBER FOR MOOLOOLAHHansard 27 May 1999STATE DEVELOPMENT AND PUBLIC WORKS ORGANISATION AMENDMENT BILLMr LAMING (Mooloolah—LP) (5.40 p.m.): I have grave reservations about one of the mainaspects of this Bill, and I will confine my ...
Speech byMr BRUCE LAMINGMEMBER FOR MOOLOOLAHHansard 10 June 1999INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS BILLMr LAMING (Mooloolah—LP) (12.39 p.m.): This Bill gives me an opportunity to speak on anissue about which I continue to have a deep interest, and that is the issue of ...
Speech byMr BRUCE LAMINGMEMBER FOR MOOLOOLAHHansard 22 July 1999MR SPEAKER'S RULINGMotion of DissentMr LAMING (Mooloolah—LP) (2.40 p.m.): I second the motion of the member for Indooroopilly.One of the great anomalies of our parliamentary system is that our ...
Speech byBRUCE DAVIDSONMEMBER FOR NOOSAHansard 24 November 1999EQUITY AND FAIR TRADING (MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS) BILLMr DAVIDSON (Noosa—LP) (3.52 p.m.): The Minister for Equity and Fair Trading, theHonourable Judy Spence, introduced into this House the ...
Speech byBRUCE DAVIDSONMEMBER FOR NOOSAHansard 24 November 1999TRADE MEASUREMENT AMENDMENT BILLMr DAVIDSON (Noosa—LP) (4.52 p.m.): In rising to speak on the Trade MeasurementAmendment Bill, I firstly acknowledge that the amendments proposed appear ...
Speech byMr BRUCE LAMINGMEMBER FOR MOOLOOLAHHansard 26 August 1999SUNSHINE COAST UNIVERSITY, ATHLETICS TRACKMr LAMING (Mooloolah—LP) (10.26 a.m.): Last Sunday saw the long-awaited opening of theUniversity of the Sunshine Coast athletics track. The opening was ...
Speech byMr BRUCE LAMINGMEMBER FOR MOOLOOLAHHansard 16 September 19991999 STATE BUDGETMr LAMING (Mooloolah—LP) (1.20 a.m.): It gives me pleasure to take this opportunity to speakon the 1999-2000 Budget. Last night the first thought that came into my mind was ...
Speech byMr BRUCE LAMINGMEMBER FOR MOOLOOLAHHansard 26 October 1999MARINE COLLISION; MOUNTAIN CREEK STATE PRIMARY SCHOOLMr LAMING (Mooloolah—LP) (7.25 p.m.): I rise tonight to speak on two issues. The first is to dowith a marine collision. The second is in ...
Speech byMr BRUCE LAMINGMEMBER FOR MOOLOOLAHHansard 23 March 1999GAMING MACHINE AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr LAMING (Mooloolah—LP) (3.14 p.m.): I am pleased to rise to speak to the Gaming Machineand Other Legislation Amendment Bill. I do not intend ...
Speech byMr BRUCE LAMINGMEMBER FOR MOOLOOLAHHansard 25 August 1999ROAD TRANSPORT REFORM BILLMr LAMING (Mooloolah—LP) (4.28 p.m.): It gives me pleasure to rise to speak on the RoadTransport Reform Bill 1999. The Bill looks at various aspects of road use ...
Speech byMr BRUCE LAMINGMEMBER FOR MOOLOOLAHHansard 18 August 1999SUPERMARKET, BUDERIM; KAWANA POLICE STATIONMr LAMING (Mooloolah—LP) (11.18 p.m.): I rise to bring to the attention of this House thematter of the proposal to build a supermarket in the village ...
Speech byMr DOUG SLACKMEMBER FOR BURNETTHansard 26 May 1999PRIVILEGEAnswer by Minister for HealthMr SLACK (Burnett—NPA) (9.30 a.m.): I rise on a matter of privilege. Yesterday in thisParliament, I asked the Minister for Health a specific question regarding ...
Speech byMr DOUG SLACKMEMBER FOR BURNETTHansard 27 May 1999STATE DEVELOPMENT AND PUBLIC WORKS ORGANISATION AMENDMENT BILLMr SLACK (Burnett—NPA) (11.30 a.m.): Honourable members on this side of the Housesupport the better administration of development issues ...
Speech byMr DOUG SLACKMEMBER FOR BURNETTHansard 8 June 1999NELLY BAY DEVELOPMENT, MAGNETIC ISLANDMr SLACK (Burnett—NPA) (6.29 p.m.): The question is what this debate is really about. What itreally is about is not that everyone on the Government side of the ...
Speech byMr DOUG SLACKMEMBER FOR BURNETTHansard 9 June 1999BURNETT WATER STORAGEMr SLACK (Burnett—NPA) (10.21 a.m.): This Premier and his team of spin doctors have triedvery hard to convince this Parliament and any member of the media willing to listen what ...
Speech byMr DOUG SLACKMEMBER FOR BURNETTHansard 9 June 1999BURNETT WATER STORAGEMr SLACK (Burnett—NPA) (5.57 p.m.): I move—"That this Parliament reaffirms the Premier's public commitment to constructing a majorwater storage on the Burnett River within five ...
Speech byMrs D. PRATTMEMBER FOR BARAMBAHHansard 3 December 1999FORESTRY AMENDMENT BILLMrs PRATT (Barambah—IND) (3.55 p.m.): In speaking against the Forestry Amendment Bill, Iintend to address the Minister's second-reading speech. I am assuming that that ...
Speech byMrs D. PRATTMEMBER FOR BARAMBAHHansard 9 December 1999WATER RESOURCES AMENDMENT BILLMrs PRATT (Barambah—IND) (12.25 p.m.): In rising to speak to the Water ResourcesAmendment Bill, I begin by acknowledging that there would not be a person in this ...
Speech byMrs D. PRATTMEMBER FOR BARAMBAHHansard 9 December 1999PROPERTY LAW AMENDMENT BILLMrs PRATT (Barambah—IND) (10.22 p.m.): The Property Law Amendment Bill, which relates tode facto couples, is to be commended except for one small section. No-one denies ...
Speech byMr DOUG SLACKMEMBER FOR BURNETTHansard 9 March 1999TRANS-TASMAN MUTUAL RECOGNITION (QUEENSLAND) BILLMr SLACK (Burnett—NPA) (3 p.m.): It had not been my intention to speak to the Bill, because Iexpected the House to be universal in its support for ...
Speech byMr DOUG SLACKMEMBER FOR BURNETTHansard 10 March 1999BEATTIE LABOR GOVERNMENTMr SLACK (Burnett—NPA) (6.25 p.m.): I have listened with interest to the Premier and theDeputy Premier and I think that, rather than call them the can't do Government, we ...
Speech byMr DOUG SLACKMEMBER FOR BURNETTHansard 24 March 1999SUN METALS DISPUTE; GORDONSTONE MINE DISPUTEMr SLACK (Burnett—NPA) (6.26 p.m.): We have two very damaging industrial disputesconfronting Queenslanders at the moment: one at the Gordonstone coalmine ...
Speech byMr DOUG SLACKMEMBER FOR BURNETTHansard 21 July 1999INTERNATIONAL STUDENT NUMBERSMr SLACK (Burnett—NPA) (10.26 a.m.): When the coalition Government came to power itidentified a lucrative industry which had the potential to yield more annual income ...
Speech byMr DOUG SLACKMEMBER FOR BURNETTHansard 24 August 1999OVERSEAS VISIT BY DEPUTY PREMIERMr SLACK (Burnett—NPA) (11.50 a.m.): Last week, the Deputy Premier tabled a report on hisvisit to South Africa earlier this month. It made interesting reading. It ...
Speech byMr DOUG SLACKMEMBER FOR BURNETTHansard 24 August 1999QUEENSLAND HEALTHMr SLACK (Burnett—NPA) (6.09 p.m.): In seconding the motion, I am delighted that the secretmaster plan of the Beattie Labor Government on health has been unmasked. It certainly ...
Speech byMr DOUG SLACKMEMBER FOR BURNETTHansard 25 August 1999SES POSITIONS, MERIT SELECTIONMr SLACK (Burnett—NPA) (6.35 p.m.): I rise to support the motion moved by my colleague themember for Clayfield. The plain fact is that this Government is rewriting ...
Speech byMr DOUG SLACKMEMBER FOR BURNETTHansard 16 September 1999WATER RESOURCES, RURAL QUEENSLANDMr SLACK (Burnett—NPA) (6.25 p.m.): We do not get any joy out of condemning theGovernment for its lack of commitment to water conservation and we do not treat ...
Speech byMr DOUG SLACKMEMBER FOR BURNETTHansard 17 September 19991999 STATE BUDGETMr SLACK (Burnett—NPA) (11 a.m.): In the area of State Development and Trade there is nodoubt that there will be some interesting times in the lifespan of the 1999-2000 Budget. ...
Speech byMrs D. PRATTMEMBER FOR BARAMBAHHansard 27 October 1999SOUTH BURNETT REGIONAL CADET UNITMrs PRATT (Barambah—IND) (11.10 p.m.): The member for Barron River wants to close downa tavern but she cannot support a few hours of closing of licensed premises ...
Speech byMrs D. PRATTMEMBER FOR BARAMBAHHansard 10 November 1999LIQUOR AMENDMENT BILLMrs PRATT (Barambah—IND) (9.06 p.m.): Tonight I rise in support of the Liquor AmendmentBill because it is a worthy and right Bill and there is potential for good to come ...
Speech byMrs D. PRATTMEMBER FOR BARAMBAHHansard 11 November 1999COMMUNITY CABINET MEETING, KINGAROYMrs PRATT (Barambah—IND) (10.16 a.m.): Sunday, 14 November and Monday, 15 Novemberare two days that have been awaited for some time in the Barambah electorate. ...
Speech byMrs D. PRATTMEMBER FOR BARAMBAHHansard 11 November 1999PUBLIC SECTOR ETHICS AMENDMENT BILLMrs PRATT (Barambah—ONP) (9.41 p.m.): I rise to support any Bill that endeavours to bringsome integrity to the position of politicians and the Public Service. ...
Speech byMrs D. PRATTMEMBER FOR BARAMBAHHansard 24 November 1999TICK ERADICATIONMrs PRATT (Barambah—ONP) (10.23 a.m.): Tick eradication is a major factor in protecting ourbeef export market. Our live export market for 1998-99 amounted to $344m. All export ...
Speech byMr DOUG SLACKMEMBER FOR BURNETTHansard 10 June 1999INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS BILLMr SLACK (Burnett—NPA) (10.55 p.m.): I have just listened to the speech of the member forGladstone who made some very heartfelt comments on the Bill, especially in relation ...
Speech byMrs D. PRATTMEMBER FOR BARAMBAHHansard 2 December 1999PROSTITUTION BILLMrs PRATT (Barambah—IND) (12.28 p.m.): I would prefer that this House debate the future ofour children and their children, or our unemployed, or projects to address those issues. ...
Speech byMrs D. PRATTMEMBER FOR BARAMBAHHansard 17 September 19991999 STATE BUDGETMrs PRATT (Barambah—IND) (4.05 p.m.): In common with other honourable members, I wasboth eager and concerned to get my hands on a copy of this 1999-2000 Budget. Having heard ...
Speech byMr DOUG SLACKMEMBER FOR BURNETTHansard 29 March 1999PERFORMANCE OF MINISTERS Mr SLACK (Burnett—NPA) (6 p.m.): I move—"That this House condemns the Beattie Government for the disastrous performance ofits Ministers, particularly Ministers Elder, ...
Speech byMrs D. PRATTMEMBER FOR BARAMBAHHansard 9 November 1999EDUCATION FACILITIES, BARAMBAH ELECTORATEMrs PRATT (Barambah—IND) (7.25 p.m.) Concerns regarding the education facilities andeducational working conditions in the Barambah electorate are ...
Speech byHOWARD HOBBSMEMBER FOR WARREGOHansard 7 December 1999RURAL SUMMITMr HOBBS (Warrego—NPA) (11.50 a.m.): I have already briefed the House on the rural summitheld in Canberra in October this year. Today I will summarise some of the points raised at the ...
Speech byHOWARD HOBBSMEMBER FOR WARREGOHansard 7 December 1999TREE-CLEARING GUIDELINESMr HOBBS (Warrego—NPA) (6.25 p.m.): "No child will live in poverty." Do members rememberthat statement by Bob Hawke? Do honourable members also remember "Lock, stock and ...
Speech byHOWARD HOBBSMEMBER FOR WARREGOHansard 8 December 1999WATER RESOURCES AMENDMENT BILLMr HOBBS (Warrego—NPA) (10.46 p.m.): I am pleased to speak to the Water ResourcesAmendment Bill 1999. In the Explanatory Notes, under the heading "Reasons for the ...
Speech byHOWARD HOBBSMEMBER FOR WARREGOHansard 10 December 1999VEGETATION MANAGEMENT BILLMr HOBBS (Warrego—NPA) (2.48 p.m.): I am pleased to speak today on the VegetationManagement Bill 1999. This legislation will acquire the rights of private land-holders ...
Speech byJACK PAFFMEMBER FOR IPSWICH WESTHansard 3 March 1999ADDRESS IN REPLYMr PAFF (Ipswich West—ONP) (3.20 p.m.): I rise to speak in the Address in Reply debate. Ipledge my loyalty to the Queen and the Governor. It is a great pleasure to be elected to this ...
Speech byHOWARD HOBBSMEMBER FOR WARREGOHansard 11 November 1999SELECT COMMITTEE ON TRAVELSAFEDrug-driving in QueenslandMr HOBBS (Warrego—NPA) (10.10 a.m.): It is my pleasure to speak on the TravelsafeCommittee's report on drug-driving in Queensland. As the ...
Speech byHOWARD HOBBSMEMBER FOR WARREGOHansard 11 November 1999COMMUNITY SERVICES LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr HOBBS (Warrego—NPA) (3.38 p.m.): It is a pleasure to speak to the Community ServiceLegislation Amendment Bill. The policy objectives of the Bill ...
Speech byHOWARD HOBBSMEMBER FOR WARREGOHansard 11 November 1999PUBLIC SECTOR ETHICS AMENDMENT BILLMr HOBBS (Warrego—NPA) (9.03 p.m.): I am pleased to speak to the Public Sector EthicsAmendment Bill 1999. The National Party's interest in this debate lies in ...
Speech byHOWARD HOBBSMEMBER FOR WARREGOHansard 23 November 1999LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL (No. 2)Mr HOBBS (Warrego—NPA) (3.20 p.m.): I rise to speak on the Local Government and OtherLegislation Amendment Bill. The policy objectives ...
Speech byHOWARD HOBBSMEMBER FOR WARREGOHansard 24 November 1999HEALTH LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr HOBBS (Warrego—NPA) (12.07 p.m.): It is my pleasure to speak to this Health LegislationAmendment Bill. The aspect of this Bill that I wish to refer to is that ...
Speech byHOWARD HOBBSMEMBER FOR WARREGOHansard 20 July 1999NATIVE TITLE (QUEENSLAND) STATE PROVISIONS AMENDMENT BILLMr HOBBS (Warrego—NPA) (3.11 p.m.): Today I want to talk about the Native Title(Queensland) State Provisions Amendment Bill. Members would be ...
Speech byHOWARD HOBBSMEMBER FOR WARREGOHansard 20 July 1999SOUTH EAST QUEENSLAND REGIONAL FOREST AGREEMENTMr HOBBS (Warrego—NPA) (6.36 p.m.): I say to the Deputy Premier that his Government hasachieved another record in this State: it has united the ...
Speech byHOWARD HOBBSMEMBER FOR WARREGOHansard 17 August 1999INTERACTIVE GAMBLING (PLAYER PROTECTION) AMENDMENT BILLMr HOBBS (Warrego—NPA) (12.16 a.m): I am pleased to respond to the Interactive Gambling(Player Protection) Amendment Bill before the House. ...
Speech byHOWARD HOBBSMEMBER FOR WARREGOHansard 19 August 1999SELECT COMMITTEE ON TRAVELSAFEMr HOBBS (Warrego—NPA) (10.26 a.m.): It is a pleasure to speak today in support of theTravelsafe Committee's Report No. 27, Unlicensed, Unregistered and on the Road. I ...
Speech byHOWARD HOBBSMEMBER FOR WARREGOHansard 26 August 1999ACQUISITION OF LAND AMENDMENT BILLMr HOBBS (Warrego—NPA) (4.18 p.m.): It is my pleasure to speak on the Acquisition of LandAmendment Bill. As the shadow Minister has said, the Opposition will be ...
Speech byHOWARD HOBBSMEMBER FOR WARREGOHansard 16 September 1999WATER RESOURCES, RURAL QUEENSLANDMr HOBBS (Warrego—NPA) (6.10 p.m.): It is my pleasure to second this motion before theHouse tonight. In 1996 I was given the privilege of introducing a blueprint ...
Speech byHOWARD HOBBSMEMBER FOR WARREGOHansard 30 November 1999TREE CLEARINGMr HOBBS (Warrego—NPA) (11.30 a.m.): Recently, much has been said about tree clearing inQueensland. The perception given by this Government and conservationists is that ...
Speech byHOWARD HOBBSMEMBER FOR WARREGOHansard 30 November 1999TREE-CLEARING GUIDELINESMr HOBBS (Warrego—NPA) (6.25 p.m.): I refer to my speech during the Matters of PublicInterest debate this morning. The Minister stated that the latest figures showed that ...
Speech byHOWARD HOBBSMEMBER FOR WARREGOHansard 3 December 1999FORESTRY AMENDMENT BILLMr HOBBS (Warrego—NPA) (11.49 a.m.): The objectives of this Bill are to amend the ForestryAct 1959 specifically to implement part of the Queensland Government's plan, which ...
Speech byHOWARD HOBBSMEMBER FOR WARREGOHansard 7 December 1999DIESEL FUEL REBATE SCHEMEMr HOBBS (Warrego—NPA) (10.23 a.m.): Today I wish to raise concerns in this House inrelation to the proposed diesel fuel concession for local government. The Minister for ...
Speech byHOWARD HOBBSMEMBER FOR WARREGOHansard 16 September 19991999 STATE BUDGETMr HOBBS (Warrego—NPA) (9.27 p.m.): I was interested to hear the member for Kallangur saythat the Budget delivered some great things for the Caboolture and Pine Rivers areas. ...
Speech byHOWARD HOBBSMEMBER FOR WARREGOHansard 17 September 1999SOUTH EAST QUEENSLAND WATER BOARD (REFORM FACILITATION) BILLMr HOBBS (Warrego—NPA) (10.40 a.m.): As the shadow Minister said, the Opposition will besupporting the South-East Queensland Water ...
Speech byHOWARD HOBBSMEMBER FOR WARREGOHansard 9 November 1999RURAL SUMMITMr HOBBS (Warrego—NPA) (12.10 p.m.): I want to brief the House on the rural summit thatwas held in Canberra recently. Many people are aware that rural Australia has been hurting for a ...
Speech byHOWARD HOBBSMEMBER FOR WARREGOHansard 9 June 1999BURNETT WATER STORAGEMr HOBBS (Warrego—NPA) (6.32 p.m.): What a disgraceful contribution by Governmentmembers! I can sum it up very simply by saying that if bulldust could be put into music, those ...
Speech byHOWARD HOBBSMEMBER FOR WARREGOHansard 10 June 1999INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS BILLMr HOBBS (Warrego—NPA) (2.50 p.m.): I think the speech of the member who has justresumed his seat will go down in history and that he will be voted out at the next election. ...
Speech byHOWARD HOBBSMEMBER FOR WARREGOHansard 10 November 1999LIQUOR AMENDMENT BILLMr HOBBS (Warrego—NPA) (8.50 p.m.): I am very pleased to speak on the Liquor AmendmentBill 1999. As everyone knows, Anzac Day is one of the most special days of the year. The ...
Speech byHOWARD HOBBSMEMBER FOR WARREGOHansard 8 June 1999NELLY BAY DEVELOPMENT, MAGNETIC ISLANDMr HOBBS (Warrego—NPA) (6.19 p.m.) What a disgraceful performance by the DeputyPremier!Mr Borbidge: The contribution of the Goss Government was an EIS announced ...
Speech byHOWARD HOBBSMEMBER FOR WARREGOHansard 30 November 1999LOCAL GOVERNMENT FUNDINGMr HOBBS (Warrego—NPA) (10.15 a.m.): I wish to advise this House about finance, LaborParty style. In a desperate need to fund the Budget, this Government raided ...
Speech byJOHN MICKELMEMBER FOR LOGANHansard 25 November 1999JUSTICE LEGISLATION BILLSMr MICKEL (Logan—ALP) (5.41 p.m.): I pay tribute to the members of the Members' Ethicsand Parliamentary Privileges Committee who have spoken in this debate this afternoon. My ...
Speech byJOHN MICKELMEMBER FOR LOGANHansard 1 December 1999TOWNSVILLE INDUSTRIAL PARKMr MICKEL (Logan—ALP) (6.50 p.m.): The person whom we on this side of the House all feelsorry for tonight is the member for Thuringowa, because quite frankly it appears that ...
Speech byJOHN MICKELMEMBER FOR LOGANHansard 7 December 1999GOODS AND SERVICES TAXMr MICKEL (Logan—ALP) (10.05 a.m.): Anyone who has spoken with small business operatorsand charities knows the growing concerns they have with the GST and the compliance ...
Speech byJOHN MICKELMEMBER FOR LOGANHansard 7 December 1999FORESTRY AMENDMENT BILLMr MICKEL (Logan—ALP) (10.26 p.m.): This Bill gives the hardwood timber industry what it hasalways been seeking: 25 years of resource security. It gives the industry 25 years to ...
Speech byJOHN MICKELMEMBER FOR LOGANHansard 8 December 1999WATER RESOURCES AMENDMENT BILLMr MICKEL (Logan—ALP) (11.06 p.m.): I want to comment on an issue that is vital to theresidents and businesses within Logan City. I refer in particular to the Logan City ...
Speech byJOHN MICKELMEMBER FOR LOGANHansard 9 December 1999CRIMINAL LAW AMENDMENT BILLMr MICKEL (Logan—ALP) (6.23 p.m.): I want to support the Criminal Law Amendment Bill. Ithink it is necessary to help give some assurances to people whose children have been ...
Speech byMrs J. GAMINMEMBER FOR BURLEIGHHansard 3 March 1999CORRECTIVE SERVICES AND PENALTIES AND SENTENCES AMENDMENT BILLMrs GAMIN (Burleigh—NPA) (10.11 p.m.): I will try to bring back a little decorum to what shouldbe a serious debate. The member for ...
Speech byMrs J. GAMINMEMBER FOR BURLEIGHHansard 3 March 1999JUSTICES OF THE PEACE TRAINING COURSESMrs GAMIN (Burleigh—NPA) (11.09 p.m.): Funding for justices of the peace training courses atTAFE colleges is normally allocated after negotiations between the ...
Speech byMrs J. GAMINMEMBER FOR BURLEIGHHansard 9 March 1999DRUG ABUSEMrs GAMIN (Burleigh—NPA) (10.29 a.m.): A national heroin trial is not the solution to the ever-increasing problem of drug abuse in this country. A heroin trial will not assist heroin ...
Speech byMrs J. GAMINMEMBER FOR BURLEIGHHansard 9 March 1999HEALTH PORTFOLIOMrs GAMIN (Burleigh—NPA) (6.35 p.m.): This morning in this place I asked the Health Ministerto explain why a young mother and her husband were forced to suffer a five-hour wait for a ...
Speech byMrs J. GAMINMEMBER FOR BURLEIGHHansard 10 March 1999CHILD PROTECTION BILLMrs GAMIN (Burleigh—NPA) (3.27 p.m.): Although the Opposition supports the Child ProtectionBill, there are some aspects I want to comment on in my brief contribution to this ...
Speech byJOHN MICKELMEMBER FOR LOGANHansard 25 May 1999REGIONAL FOREST AGREEMENTMr MICKEL (Logan—ALP) (6.47 p.m.): We were told that the interim forest managementagreement will facilitate the South East Queensland Regional Forest Agreement process that ...
Speech byJOHN MICKELMEMBER FOR LOGANHansard 27 May 1999STATE DEVELOPMENT AND PUBLIC WORKS ORGANISATION AMENDMENT BILLMr MICKEL (Logan—ALP) (12.40 p.m.): Members have just heard one of the mostunimaginative speeches that one could get from the Leader of the ...
Speech byJOHN MICKELMEMBER FOR LOGANHansard 27 May 1999REGIONAL FOREST AGREEMENTMr MICKEL (Logan—ALP) (6.40 p.m.): I welcome this debate again tonight because it gives methe chance to pick up exactly where I left off the other night.Mr Seeney: Same speech, is ...
Speech byJOHN MICKELMEMBER FOR LOGANHansard 8 June 1999NELLY BAY DEVELOPMENT, MAGNETIC ISLANDMr MICKEL (Logan—ALP) (6.50 p.m.): "The Government is committed to facilitating a projecton the failed Magnetic Quay site on Magnetic Island. In response to issues ...
Speech byJOHN MICKELMEMBER FOR LOGANHansard 9 June 1999WEAPONS AMENDMENT BILLMr MICKEL (Logan—ALP) (9 p.m.): This Bill should be opposed. It in no way reflects theaspirations of the majority of Queenslanders. It is a throwback, a throwback to the maiden ...
Speech byJOHN MICKELMEMBER FOR LOGANHansard 20 July 1999SOUTH EAST QUEENSLAND REGIONAL FOREST AGREEMENTMr MICKEL (Logan—ALP) (6.41 p.m.): We have just heard from the failure of the RFA—theman who claims to be trying to get some jobs for timber workers, but ...
Speech byJOHN MICKELMEMBER FOR LOGANHansard 20 July 1999VIETNAMESE COMMUNITY IN QUEENSLANDMr MICKEL (Logan—ALP) (7.17 p.m.): In recent weeks there has been much publicity inrelation to the drug problem which has been identified with a particular ethnic group ...
Speech byJOHN MICKELMEMBER FOR LOGANHansard 21 July 1999CHILD ABUSE; FORDE INQUIRY RECOMMENDATIONSMr MICKEL (Logan—ALP) (6.42 p.m.): Having heard the contribution of the honourablemember for Broadwater, I can understand why motor racing drivers are forced to ...
Speech byJOHN MICKELMEMBER FOR LOGANHansard 26 October 1999SUGAR INDUSTRY BILLMr MICKEL (Logan—ALP) (3.36 p.m.): The Sugar Industry Bill 1999 has been introducedagainst an international climate that is very difficult for Queensland sugar producers. The ...
Speech byJOHN MICKELMEMBER FOR LOGANHansard 27 October 1999APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILLEstimates Committee AReport No. 1Mr MICKEL (Logan—ALP) (12.15 p.m.): At the outset I thank my fellow committee members fortheir cooperation throughout the Estimates ...
Speech byJOHN MICKELMEMBER FOR LOGANHansard 27 October 1999APPROPRIATION BILLEstimates Committee AReport No. 2Mr MICKEL (Logan—ALP) (2.45 p.m.): I agree totally with what the previous speaker said aboutthe importance of education and the contribution that it ...
Speech byJOHN MICKELMEMBER FOR LOGANHansard 11 November 1999ETHNIC BRANCH STACKINGMr MICKEL (Logan—ALP) (10.14 a.m.): Advertisements for the American Express card used tosay "You shouldn't leave home without one." The shameless ethnic branch stacking in the ...
Speech byJOHN MICKELMEMBER FOR LOGANHansard 11 November 1999ST GEORGE IRRIGATION AREAMr MICKEL (Logan—ALP) (6.45 p.m.): After listening to that contribution, I say that, ifhonourable members did not believe the farmers had enough troubles, they have a few ...
Speech byJOHN MICKELMEMBER FOR LOGANHansard 11 November 1999DOMESTIC VIOLENCE (FAMILY PROTECTION) AMENDMENT BILLMr MICKEL (Logan—ALP) (12.24 a.m.): I think that it is a measure of the maturity of ourchange in attitude to this horrible occurrence that ...
Speech byJOHN MICKELMEMBER FOR LOGANHansard 23 November 1999LIBERAL PARTY BRANCH STACKINGMr MICKEL (Logan—ALP) (12 p.m.): Michael Johnson's withdrawal from the contest for LiberalParty preselection for the Federal seat of Ryan even before nominations have ...
Speech byJOHN MICKELMEMBER FOR LOGANHansard 24 November 1999BATTLE OF THE BANDS: BROWNS PLAINS POLICE SERVICEMr MICKEL (Logan—ALP) (11.12 p.m.): Next Sunday at the Greenbank RSL car park theBrowns Plains police will be hosting a Battle of the Bands for ...
Speech byJOHN MICKELMEMBER FOR LOGANHansard 26 August 1999OLIVE INDUSTRYMr MICKEL (Logan—ALP) (7.18 p.m.): Tonight I bring some heart and some good news to thepeople of the Lockyer and south-west Queensland with a positive story about the initiatives that ...
Speech byJOHN MICKELMEMBER FOR LOGANHansard 15 September 1999COMMUNITY-BASED REFERENDUM BILLMr MICKEL (Logan—ALP) (10.16 p.m.): The purpose of this Bill is to enable the electors ofQueensland to have the opportunity to participate in the decisions that affect ...
Speech byJOHN MICKELMEMBER FOR LOGANHansard 16 September 19991999 STATE BUDGETMr MICKEL (Logan—ALP) (9.54 p.m.): I wish to pay tribute to the honourable member forKallangur for his contribution earlier in this debate. He highlighted the serious problem for ...
Speech byJOHN MICKELMEMBER FOR LOGANHansard 26 October 1999DEFENDING THE MARSDEN COMMUNITYMr MICKEL (Logan—ALP) (11.59 a.m.): I want to correct for the public record the fallacies in theSunday Mail article dated 12 September 1999 under the headline, ...
Speech byMrs J. GAMINMEMBER FOR BURLEIGHHansard 24 March 1999REHABILITATION OF DRUG USERSMrs GAMIN (Burleigh—NPA) (11.19 p.m.): I believe that drug courts would have enormousmerit in the fight against escalating drug use and abuse. These courts would be ...
Speech byMrs J. GAMINMEMBER FOR BURLEIGHHansard 13 April 1999CRIMINAL CODE (STALKING) AMENDMENT BILLMrs GAMIN (Burleigh—NPA) (5.19 p.m.): The Opposition supported the original stalkinglegislation back in 1993 and, of course, supports this amendment Bill, as ...
Speech byMrs J. GAMINMEMBER FOR BURLEIGHHansard 15 April 1999WORKCOVER QUEENSLAND AMENDMENT BILLMrs GAMIN (Burleigh—NPA) (9.18 p.m.): This legislation is holding Queensland back indelivering a fair and equitable workers compensation system. This Bill does not ...
Speech byJOHN MICKELMEMBER FOR LOGANHansard 25 August 1999ROAD TRANSPORT REFORM BILLMr MICKEL (Logan—ALP) (4.47 p.m.): I welcome the opportunity to participate in the debateon the Road Transport Reform Bill 1999. I notice that the Bill is focusing on ...
Speech byJOHN MICKELMEMBER FOR LOGANHansard 29 April 1999MEAT INDUSTRY AMENDMENT STANDARD (No. 1) 1999Disallowance of Statutory InstrumentMr MICKEL (Logan—ALP) (9.19 p.m.): This should not be a disallowance motion; it should be acensure motion. We should be ...
Speech byJOHN MICKELMEMBER FOR LOGANHansard 22 July 1999MR SPEAKER'S RULINGMotion of DissentMr MICKEL (Logan—ALP) (3.14 p.m.): What a load of claptrap we have just heard from themember for Cunningham! He said that we have to follow the correct procedures; ...
Speech byJOHN MICKELMEMBER FOR LOGANHansard 26 August 1999HEALTH SERVICEMr MICKEL (Logan—ALP) (6.50 p.m.): I want to start by congratulating the Leader of theOpposition. This has been a brilliant tactic. Whenever one's leadership is under threat, one drags ...
Speech byHon. R. SCHWARTENMEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTONHansard 10 November 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTQ-Build Apprenticeships Hon. R. E. SCHWARTEN (Rockhampton— ALP) (Minister for Public Works and Minister forHousing) (10.05 a.m.), by leave: I am pleased today to ...
Speech byHon. R. SCHWARTENMEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTONHansard 12 November 1998EMERGENCY SERVICES LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Hon. R. E. SCHWARTEN (Rockhampton— ALP) (Minister for Public Works and Minister forHousing) (3.28 p.m.): I never thought that I would have to ...
Speech byHon. R. SCHWARTENMEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTONHansard 18 November 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTHousing Industry Trade Training SchemeHon. R. E. SCHWARTEN (Rockhampton— ALP) (Minister for Public Works and Minister forHousing) (9.57 a.m.), by leave: Yesterday, I ...
Speech byHon. R. SCHWARTENMEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTONHansard 18 November 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTState Purchasing PolicyHon. R. E. SCHWARTEN (Rockhampton— ALP) (Minister for Public Works and Minister forHousing) (10 a.m.), by leave: For some time I have been ...
Speech byHon. R. SCHWARTENMEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTONHansard 19 November 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTRiverview Community Renewal ProjectHon. R. E. SCHWARTEN (Rockhampton— ALP) (Minister for Public Works and Minister forHousing) (9.56 a.m.), by leave: I wish to inform ...
Speech byHon. R. WELFORDMEMBER FOR EVERTONHansard 5 August 1998SPORTING SHOOTERSHon. R. J. WELFORD (Everton—ALP) (Minister for Environment and Heritage and Minister forNatural Resources) (6.16 p.m.): I move the following amendment—"Omit all words after 'and', ...
Speech byHon. R. WELFORDMEMBER FOR EVERTONHansard 26 August 1998REVOCATION OF STATE FOREST AREASHon. R. J. WELFORD (Everton—ALP) (Minister for Environment and Heritage and Minister forNatural Resources) (2.44 p.m.) I move—"(1) That this House agrees that the ...
Speech byHon. R. WELFORDMEMBER FOR EVERTONHansard 26 August 1998SCHOOL-BASED MANAGEMENTHon. R. J. WELFORD (Everton—ALP) (Minister for Environment and Heritage and Minister forNatural Resources) (6.30 p.m.): The former Minister's problem is simply this: he ...
Speech byHon. R. WELFORDMEMBER FOR EVERTONHansard 27 August 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTWharps Pastoral HoldingHon. R. J. WELFORD (Everton—ALP) (Minister for Environment and Heritage and Minister forNatural Resources) (10.14 a.m.), by leave: I bring to the ...
Speech byHon. R. WELFORDMEMBER FOR EVERTONHansard 20 October 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTRiversleigh Fossil AreaHon. R. J. WELFORD (Everton—ALP) (Minister for Environment and Heritage and Minister forNatural Resources) (9.55 a.m.), by leave: One of the most ...
Speech byHon. R. WELFORDMEMBER FOR EVERTONHansard 21 October 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTDNA Wildlife Typing ProjectHon. R. J. WELFORD (Everton—ALP) (Minister for Environment and Heritage and Minister forNatural Resources) (9.43 a.m.), by leave: One of the ...
Speech bySHAUN NELSONMEMBER FOR TABLELANDSHansard 19 November 1998LEGISLATIVE STANDARDS AMENDMENT BILLMr NELSON (Tablelands—ONP) (10.16 a.m.): I move—"That the Bill be now read a second time."Before I begin, let me say at the outset that my motive for ...
Speech bySHAUN NELSONMEMBER FOR TABLELANDSHansard 19 November 1998TARIFF PROTECTION, SUGAR INDUSTRYMr NELSON (Tablelands—ONP) (6.43 p.m.): I had a speech written, but I am going to deviatefrom it because I have to address some of the absolute lies and ...
Speech byMr S. ROBERTSONMEMBER FOR SUNNYBANKHansard 4 August 1998IMMIGRATIONMr ROBERTSON (Sunnybank—ALP) (12.19 p.m.): Mr Deputy Speaker, firstly allow me tocongratulate you on your elevation to that position and ask you to pass on my congratulations to ...
Speech byMr S. ROBERTSONMEMBER FOR SUNNYBANKHansard 5 August 1998ADDRESS IN REPLYMr ROBERTSON (Sunnybank—ALP) (4.24 p.m.): It is with pleasure that I rise to speak in thisAddress in Reply debate. First, I take the opportunity to thank the people of Sunnybank ...
Speech byMr S. ROBERTSONMEMBER FOR SUNNYBANKHansard 25 August 1998OLYMPIC BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES PROJECTMr ROBERTSON (Sunnybank—ALP) (7.10 p.m.): In 1993 the Labor Government establishedthe Olympic Business Opportunities Project to identify and develop ...
Speech byMr S. ROBERTSONMEMBER FOR SUNNYBANKHansard 21 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee AReport No. 1Mr ROBERTSON (Sunnybank—ALP) (12.15 p.m.): When I put my hand up to speak in ...
Speech byMr S. ROBERTSONMEMBER FOR SUNNYBANKHansard 18 November 1998UNIVERSITY OF THE SUNSHINE COAST BILLMr ROBERTSON (Sunnybank—ALP) (10.48 p.m.): I rise in support of the University of theSunshine Coast Bill and, in doing so, I would like to take this ...
Speech byHon. STEVE BREDHAUERMEMBER FOR COOKHansard 15 September 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTPacific MotorwayHon. S. D. BREDHAUER (Cook—ALP) (Minister for Transport and Minister for Main Roads) (9.55a.m.), by leave: The Pacific Motorway project from the Logan ...
Speech byHon. STEVE BREDHAUERMEMBER FOR COOKHansard 16 September 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTRailway Workshops, RedbankHon. S. D. BREDHAUER (Cook—ALP) (Minister for Transport and Minister for Main Roads) (9.43a.m.), by leave: In our first Budget, the Labor ...
Speech byHon. STEVE BREDHAUERMEMBER FOR COOKHansard 16 September 1998TRANSPORT LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLHon. S. D. BREDHAUER (Cook—ALP) (Minister for Transport and Minister for Main Roads)(12.46 p.m.), in reply: I wish to raise a number of issues, but I will ...
Speech byHon. STEVE BREDHAUERMEMBER FOR COOKHansard 17 September 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTFederal Road FundingHon. S. D. BREDHAUER (Cook—ALP) (Minister for Transport and Minister for Main Roads) (9.51a.m.), by leave: From time to time in the life of this ...
Speech byHon. STEVE BREDHAUERMEMBER FOR COOKHansard 21 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee CReportHon. S. D. BREDHAUER (Cook—ALP) (Minister for Transport and Minister for Main ...
Speech byHon. STEVE BREDHAUERMEMBER FOR COOKHansard 22 October 1998TRANSPORT LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL (No. 2)Hon. S. D. BREDHAUER (Cook—ALP) (Minister for Transport and Minister for Main Roads)(5.03 p.m.): I move—"That the Bill be now read a second time." ...
Speech byHon. STEVE BREDHAUERMEMBER FOR COOKHansard 10 November 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTNerang-Broadbeach RoadHon. S. D. BREDHAUER (Cook—ALP) (Minister for Transport and Minister for Main Roads) (9.55a.m.), by leave: I rise on this occasion to take issue ...
Speech byHon. STEVE BREDHAUERMEMBER FOR COOKHansard 12 November 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTMarine Pollution IncidentsHon. S. D. BREDHAUER (Cook—ALP) (Minister for Transport and Minister for Main Roads) (9.53a.m.), by leave: During the month of August 1998 there ...
Speech byHon. R. WELFORDMEMBER FOR EVERTONHansard 10 November 1998VALUATION OF LAND AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLHon. R. J. WELFORD (Everton—ALP) (Minister for Environment and Heritage and Minister forNatural Resources) (3.12 p.m.): I move—"That the ...
Speech byHon. R. WELFORDMEMBER FOR EVERTONHansard 10 November 1998PRIVATISATION OF TABHon. R. J. WELFORD (Everton—ALP) (Minister for Environment and Heritage and Minister forNatural Resources) (6.50 p.m.): One thing that this Government and the racing ...
Speech byHon. R. WELFORDMEMBER FOR EVERTONHansard 19 November 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTGreat Artesian Basin Hon. R. J. WELFORD (Everton—ALP) (Minister for Environment and Heritage and Minister forNatural Resources) (10.03 a.m.), by leave: The Great Artesian ...
Speech byHon. R. WELFORDMEMBER FOR EVERTONHansard 19 November 1998VALUATION OF LAND AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLHon. R. J. WELFORD (Everton—ALP) (Minister for Environment and Heritage and Minister forNatural Resources) (11.33 a.m.), in reply: I thank ...
Speech byMr RUSSELL COOPERMEMBER FOR CROWS NESTHansard 30 July 1998MOTION OF CONFIDENCE Mr COOPER (Crows Nest—NPA) (2.43 p.m.): I acknowledge the previous speaker, the memberfor Nicklin, in his new role. It is certainly going to be a difficult role for that ...
Speech byMr RUSSELL COOPERMEMBER FOR CROWS NESTHansard 4 August 1998MR E. R. RAMSAMY; LAW AND ORDERMr COOPER (Crows Nest—NPA) (7.09 p.m.): I endorse the remarks of the member for Mackayin relation to Ram Chandra. I am sure that other members on this side of ...
Speech byMr S. ROBERTSONMEMBER FOR SUNNYBANKHansard 19 November 1998MEMBER FOR LOCKYER; MULTICULTURALISMMr ROBERTSON (Sunnybank—ALP) (8.49 p.m.): Last night we heard one of the most ignorantspeeches in this Parliament for many years. The attack by the One ...
Speech byHon. STEVE BREDHAUERMEMBER FOR COOKHansard 30 July 1998MOTION OF CONFIDENCEHon. S. D. BREDHAUER (Cook—ALP) (Minister for Transport and Minister for Main Roads) (3.23p.m.): I rise to move an amendment to the amendment moved by the Leader of the ...
Speech byHon. STEVE BREDHAUERMEMBER FOR COOKHansard 30 July 1998MOTION OF CONDOLENCETsunami Disaster, Papua New GuineaHon. S. D. BREDHAUER (Cook—ALP) (Minister for Transport and Minister for Main Roads)(10.26 a.m.): I rise briefly to support the condolence ...
Speech byHon. STEVE BREDHAUERMEMBER FOR COOKHansard 6 August 1998TRANSPORT LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLHon. S. D. BREDHAUER (Cook—ALP) (Minister for Transport and Minister for Main Roads)(12.40 p.m.): I move—"That the Bill be now read a second time."Since ...
Speech byHon. STEVE BREDHAUERMEMBER FOR COOKHansard 25 August 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTGoods and Services Tax Hon. S. D. BREDHAUER (Cook—ALP) (Minister for Transport and Minister for Main Roads)(10.02 a.m.), by leave: Recently, the Australian Council of ...
Speech bySHAUN NELSONMEMBER FOR TABLELANDSHansard 6 August 1998PRIVATE MEMBERS' BILLSMr NELSON (Tablelands—ONP) (6.36 p.m.): I rise to speak in this debate on behalf of OneNation. The motion moved by the member for Indooroopilly is of legitimate concern to ...
Speech bySHAUN NELSONMEMBER FOR TABLELANDSHansard 25 August 1998PREMIER'S OVERSEAS TRIPMr NELSON (Tablelands—ONP) (11.50 a.m.): I will address that issue later with the peopleoutside.At a time when Australia needs to be seen as strong and united, standing ...
Speech bySHAUN NELSONMEMBER FOR TABLELANDSHansard 26 August 1998NATIVE TITLE (QUEENSLAND) STATE PROVISIONS BILLMr NELSON (Tablelands—ONP) (11.53 a.m.): I rise to speak to this Bill because it is incrediblyimportant to my electorate. We have seen a lot of ...
Speech bySHAUN NELSONMEMBER FOR TABLELANDSHansard 26 August 1998SCHOOL-BASED MANAGEMENTMr NELSON (Tablelands—ONP) (6.35 p.m.): Let me just put one myth to bed right now. TheLeading Schools program was not confined to coalition electorates. The electorate of ...
Speech bySHAUN NELSONMEMBER FOR TABLELANDSHansard 27 August 1998IRVINEBANKMr NELSON (Tablelands—ONP) (2.22 a.m.) I rise to speak on behalf of the people of the smallcommunity of Irvinebank, which is located in my electorate. They are endeavouring to get a ...
Speech bySHAUN NELSONMEMBER FOR TABLELANDSHansard 16 September 1998FREEDOM OF SPEECHMr NELSON (Tablelands—ONP) (10.25 a.m.): I wish to read the following statement—"I have fought against white domination, and I have fought against black domination. Ihave ...
Speech bySHAUN NELSONMEMBER FOR TABLELANDSHansard 16 September 1998PUBLIC SERVICE AMENDMENT BILLMr NELSON (Tablelands—ONP) (4.32 p.m.): Today I rise to support the member for SurfersParadise in relation to the Public Service Amendment Bill. I believe that ...
Speech bySHAUN NELSONMEMBER FOR TABLELANDSHansard 17 September 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILLAPPROPRIATION BILLMr NELSON (Tablelands—ONP) (8.56 p.m.): Mr Deputy Speaker, thank you for your update. Iwould like to concede to the Treasurer that, if there ...
Speech bySHAUN NELSONMEMBER FOR TABLELANDSHansard 17 September 1998WATER AUCTIONING, TINAROO FALLS DAMMr NELSON (Tablelands—ONP) (10.32 p.m.): Tonight I rise to condemn the practice ofauctioning water from the Tinaroo Falls Dam. I point out to members of the ...
Speech bySHAUN NELSONMEMBER FOR TABLELANDSHansard 20 October 1998WATER STORAGE, IRVINEBANKMr NELSON (Tablelands—ONP) (10.23 a.m.): According to a letter from the Minister for Minesand Energy dated 25 August 1998, the State is trying to gain exclusion from ...
Speech bySHAUN NELSONMEMBER FOR TABLELANDSHansard 20 October 1998WATER STORAGE, IRVINEBANKMr NELSON (Tablelands—ONP) (11.51 a.m.): Fair and equitable treatment by Governmentdepartments is totally necessary for the public to have faith in their system of ...
Speech bySHAUN NELSONMEMBER FOR TABLELANDSHansard 18 November 1998MINISTER FOR EDUCATIONMr NELSON (Tablelands—ONP) (6.19 p.m.): I move the following amendment—"Delete all words after 'That' and insert the following—'this House expresses its concerns that ...
Speech bySHAUN NELSONMEMBER FOR TABLELANDSHansard 15 September 1998PERSONAL EXPLANATIONUse of Legislative Assembly Crest in AdvertisingMr NELSON (Tablelands—ONP) (10.07 a.m.), by leave: With regard to the use of theparliamentary crest in one of my local ...
Speech byMr BRUCE LAMINGMEMBER FOR MOOLOOLAHHansard 2 December 1999PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEEBackflow Prevention ProgramsMr LAMING (Mooloolah—LP) (10.21 a.m.): While respecting the terms of reference of thecommittee's inquiry into the backflow prevention program, ...
Speech byMr BRUCE LAMINGMEMBER FOR MOOLOOLAHHansard 2 December 1999STATE PURCHASING POLICYMr LAMING (Mooloolah—LP) (10.15 a.m.): I refer to the Minister for Public Works' eruditeresponse last week to my contribution suggesting that he rewrite the draft ...
Speech byMr D. BRISKEYMEMBER FOR CLEVELANDHansard 11 March 1999QUEENSLAND CANCER FUNDMr BRISKEY (Cleveland—ALP) (10.24 a.m.): There are few in the community who wouldnot be aware of the Queensland Cancer Fund or its fundraising campaigns like Daffodil Day ...
Speech byMr D. BRISKEYMEMBER FOR CLEVELANDHansard 23 March 1999GAMING MACHINE AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr BRISKEY (Cleveland—ALP) (2.54 p.m.): I rise to speak to the Gaming Machine andOther Legislation Amendment Bill 1998, which amends the Gaming ...
Speech byMr D. BRISKEYMEMBER FOR CLEVELANDHansard 25 March 1999REVENUE AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr BRISKEY (Cleveland—ALP) (5 p.m.): The amendments contained in the Revenueand Other Legislation Amendment Bill 1998 are largely administrative and ...
Speech byMr D. BRISKEYMEMBER FOR CLEVELANDHansard 14 April 1999REDLAND MUSEUMMr BRISKEY (Cleveland—ALP) (10.27 a.m.): It gives me great pleasure to rise today tospeak about the Redland Museum in my electorate. Those who have visited the RedlandMuseum would be ...
Speech byMr D. BRISKEYMEMBER FOR CLEVELANDHansard 27 April 1999GAMING INDUSTRY REVIEWMr BRISKEY (Cleveland—ALP) (11.59 a.m.): I rise today to inform the House of the termsof reference of the gaming review and the process by which this review will proceed. As ...
Speech byMr D. BRISKEYMEMBER FOR CLEVELANDHansard 29 April 1999MOTOR ACCIDENT INSURANCE AMENDMENT REGULATION (No. 2) 1999Disallowance of Statutory InstrumentMr BRISKEY (Cleveland—ALP) (4.13 p.m.): This Opposition has absolutely no credibility. Ilistened to ...
Speech byMr D. BRISKEYMEMBER FOR CLEVELANDHansard 26 May 1999WAR VETERANS HOMES, REDLANDSMr BRISKEY (Cleveland—ALP) (10.26 a.m.): Recently the issue of the need for a warveterans home in the Redlands has been raised with me by many within my electorate. ...
Speech byMr D. BRISKEYMEMBER FOR CLEVELANDHansard 26 May 1999STOLEN GENERATIONMr BRISKEY (Cleveland—ALP) (4.21 p.m.): First, I would like to pay my respects to thetraditional owners of this land on which Parliament sits. One year after the nation ...
Speech byMr D. BRISKEYMEMBER FOR CLEVELANDHansard 9 June 1999CHAPEL OF THE GOOD SHEPHERDMr BRISKEY (Cleveland—ALP) (10.19 a.m.): At 2 p.m. last Saturday afternoon Iattended the dedication of a new chapel in my electorate, the Chapel of the Good Shepherd.This ...
Speech byMr BRUCE LAMINGMEMBER FOR MOOLOOLAHHansard 10 November 1999LIQUOR AMENDMENT BILLMr LAMING (Mooloolah—LP) (10.28 p.m.): I am pleased to be given the opportunity to speakto the Liquor Amendment Bill. I do not intend to make a lengthy contribution, but ...
Speech byMr BRUCE LAMINGMEMBER FOR MOOLOOLAHHansard 11 November 1999SUNSHINE COAST POLICE NUMBERSMr LAMING (Mooloolah—LP) (10.26 a.m.): I rise to express my concern about an issue that Ihave raised more than any other in this House, and that is police numbers ...
Speech byMr BRUCE LAMINGMEMBER FOR MOOLOOLAHHansard 23 November 1999DRAFT STATEWIDE PURCHASING POLICYMr LAMING (Mooloolah—LP) (11.30 a.m.): Today, I would like to speak on the draft StatewidePurchasing Policy. It is indeed timely that I should do so, because ...
Speech byMr BRUCE LAMINGMEMBER FOR MOOLOOLAHHansard 25 November 1999INCREASE IN CRIMEMr LAMING (Mooloolah—LP) (6.11 p.m.): It gives me pleasure to second the motion of thehonourable member for Toowoomba South. The motion that this "Parliament views with ...
Speech byMr D. BRISKEYMEMBER FOR CLEVELANDHansard 9 June 1999WHEPSTEAD MANORMr BRISKEY (Cleveland—ALP) (11.04 p.m.): I rise to speak about an issue that is ofgreat concern to many within my electorate. Whepstead Manor is a grand old heritage listedproperty at ...
Speech byMr D. BRISKEYMEMBER FOR CLEVELANDHansard 17 August 1999INTERACTIVE GAMBLING (PLAYER PROTECTION) AMENDMENT BILLMr BRISKEY (Cleveland—ALP) (5.55 p.m.): The Interactive Gambling (Player Protection)Amendment Bill bans all members of Parliament, local ...
Speech byMr D. BRISKEYMEMBER FOR CLEVELANDHansard 19 August 1999VICTORIA POINT STATE SCHOOL LITERACY PROGRAMMr BRISKEY (Cleveland—ALP) (7.13 p.m.): It gives me great pleasure to advise theHouse of the wonderful work being done by teachers and teacher aides in ...
Speech byMr D. BRISKEYMEMBER FOR CLEVELANDHansard 27 August 1999TAB QUEENSLAND LIMITED PRIVATISATION BILLMr BRISKEY (Cleveland—ALP) (11.52 a.m.): Today I am pleased to speak in support ofthe TAB Queensland Limited Privatisation Bill. The decision to privatise ...
Speech byMr D. BRISKEYMEMBER FOR CLEVELANDHansard 16 September 19991999 STATE BUDGETMr BRISKEY (Cleveland—ALP) (5.09 p.m.): I am delighted to speak in this debate on theBeattie Government's second Budget. The 1999-2000 Budget is a balanced Budget that lays ...
Speech byDAVID DALGLEISHMEMBER FOR HERVEY BAYHansard 25 March 1999CYPRESS INDUSTRY, WESTERN QUEENSLANDMr DALGLEISH (Hervey Bay—ONP) (6.43 p.m.): During a recent sitting of Parliament, thehonourable member for Logan raised the subject of the timber industry ...
Speech byDAVID DALGLEISHMEMBER FOR HERVEY BAYHansard 25 May 1999WEAPONS AMENDMENT BILLMr DALGLEISH (Hervey Bay—ONP) (10.15 p.m.): This Bill clearly promotes a prohibited user'sregister. This has never been done before. I do not know where the other members ...
Speech byDAVID DALGLEISHMEMBER FOR HERVEY BAYHansard 27 May 1999REGIONAL FOREST AGREEMENTMr DALGLEISH (Hervey Bay—ONP) (6.35 p.m.): Fraser Island is one of the areas that waslogged in the early 1890s. Actually, logging was started there in 1893. After almost ...
Speech byMr BRUCE LAMINGMEMBER FOR MOOLOOLAHHansard 30 November 1999RETIREMENT VILLAGES BILLMr LAMING (Mooloolah—LP) (8.30 p.m.): There is probably only a handful of Bills which cometo the House each year which could be described as significant. The ...
Speech byMr BRUCE LAMINGMEMBER FOR MOOLOOLAHHansard 27 October 1999APPROPRIATION BILLEstimates Committee CReportMr LAMING (Mooloolah—Labor Party) (4.12 p.m.): It gives me pleasure to rise to speak to thereport of Estimates Committee C. I thank the other ...
Speech byMr D. BRISKEYMEMBER FOR CLEVELANDHansard 25 August 1999BAYSIDE 2000 WHAT NEXT? INITIATIVEMr BRISKEY (Cleveland—ALP) (10.23 a.m.): Job creation is at the centre of everydecision taken by the Beattie Labor Government. I am pleased to advise the House ...
Speech byHon. D. WELLSMEMBER FOR MURRUMBAHansard 9 June 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTState Education 2010Hon. D. M. WELLS (Murrumba—ALP) (Minister for Education) (9.54 a.m.), by leave: It is anhonour to address the House on Wear Wool Day. My father, who at one ...
Speech byHon. D. WELLSMEMBER FOR MURRUMBAHansard 21 July 1999SCHOOL UNIFORM BILLHon. D. M. WELLS (Murrumba—ALP) (Minister for Education) (9.24 p.m.): When an honourablemember strives so hard to solve a problem that was long ago fixed, honourable members might ...
Speech byHon. D. WELLSMEMBER FOR MURRUMBAHansard 22 July 1999UNIVERSITY OF QUEENSLAND; GATTON COLLEGEHon. D. M. WELLS (Murrumba—ALP) (Minister for Education) (6.14 p.m.): I move the followingamendment—"Delete all words after 'Parliament' and insert—'urges the ...
Speech byHon. D. WELLSMEMBER FOR MURRUMBAHansard 18 August 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTSchool Uniform PolicyHon. D. M. WELLS (Murrumba—ALP) (Minister for Education) (5.59 p.m.), by leave: I table adocument which I made available last Monday to the Leader of the ...
Speech byHon. D. WELLSMEMBER FOR MURRUMBAHansard 28 April 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTOdyssey of the MindHon. D. M. WELLS (Murrumba—ALP) (Minister for Education) (9.56 a.m.), by leave: A team ofstudents from the Woodridge State High School will soon be attending ...
Speech byHon. D. WELLSMEMBER FOR MURRUMBAHansard 28 April 1999PERFORMANCE OF MINISTERSHon. D. M. WELLS (Murrumba—ALP) (Minister for Education) (6.46 p.m.): I would like to thankthe honourable member for Maroochydore for the great honour that she has accorded ...
Speech byHon. D. WELLSMEMBER FOR MURRUMBAHansard 26 May 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTDrinking Water, State Schools Hon. D. M. WELLS (Murrumba—ALP) (Minister for Education) (10.01 a.m.), by leave: On behalfof all members, I welcome to the gallery students from the ...
Speech byHon. D. WELLSMEMBER FOR MURRUMBAHansard 26 May 1999STOLEN GENERATIONHon. D. M. WELLS (Murrumba—ALP) (Minister for Education) (2.46 p.m.): May I begin bypaying my respects to the traditional landowners and language groups of the Brisbane area. I ...
Speech byHon. D. WELLSMEMBER FOR MURRUMBAHansard 27 May 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTUniversity FundingHon. D. M. WELLS (Murrumba—ALP) (Minister for Education) (9.56 a.m.), by leave: Historically,Commonwealth funding for higher education has failed to keep pace ...
Speech byHon. D. WELLSMEMBER FOR MURRUMBAHansard 19 August 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTLiteracy BenchmarkingHon. D. M. WELLS (Murrumba—ALP) (Minister for Education) (10.11 a.m.), by leave:Queensland has taken an historic lead as States and Territories across ...
Speech byHon. D. WELLSMEMBER FOR MURRUMBAHansard 26 August 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTCentenary of FederationHon. D. M. WELLS (Murrumba—ALP) (Minister for Education) (10.03 a.m.), by leave: In just afew weeks Queensland will be celebrating an historic occasion. ...
Speech byHon. D. WELLSMEMBER FOR MURRUMBAHansard 14 September 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTThe Next Decade Discussion PaperHon. D. M. WELLS (Murrumba—ALP) (Minister for Education) (9.51 a.m.), by leave: In April ofthis year, the Premier and I jointly released a ...
Speech byHon. D. WELLSMEMBER FOR MURRUMBAHansard 15 September 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTLiteracy and Numeracy ReportHon. D. M. WELLS (Murrumba—ALP) (Minister for Education) (9.51 a.m.), by leave: This is thethird tabling of a Queensland Schools Curriculum ...
Speech byHon. D. WELLSMEMBER FOR MURRUMBAHansard 16 September 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTStudents; Selection of SubjectsHon. D. M. WELLS (Murrumba—ALP) (Minister for Education) (10.13 a.m.), by leave: It is againthat time of year when students in the middle ...
Speech byHon. D. WELLSMEMBER FOR MURRUMBAHansard 13 April 1999MURRUMBA DISTRICT SCHOOL COMMUNITIES; MR A. MAMARYHon. D. M. WELLS (Murrumba—ALP) (Minister for Education) (7.20 p.m.): I would like to drawthe attention of the House to the tremendous commitment ...
Speech byHon. D. WELLSMEMBER FOR MURRUMBAHansard 14 April 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTVoluntary Student UnionismHon. D. M. WELLS (Murrumba—ALP) (Minister for Education) (9.59 a.m.), by leave: When theCommonwealth first assumed responsibility for the funding of ...
Speech byHon. D. WELLSMEMBER FOR MURRUMBAHansard 15 April 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTSingapore Education MissionHon. D. M. WELLS (Murrumba—ALP) (Minister for Education) (9.49 a.m.), by leave: Lastmonth, I travelled to Singapore to undertake a range of ...
Speech byHon. D. WELLSMEMBER FOR MURRUMBAHansard 25 March 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTYouth Action ProgramHon. D. M. WELLS (Murrumba—ALP) (Minister for Education) (9.55 a.m.): by leave: I table anindependent report titled Evaluation of the Youth Action Program. ...
Speech byHon. D. WELLSMEMBER FOR MURRUMBAHansard 25 March 1999CLONTARF BEACH STATE HIGH SCHOOLHon. D. M. WELLS (Murrumba—ALP) (Minister for Education) (7 p.m.): Recently, Clontarf BeachState High School was unjustly characterised in the Courier-Mail. However, ...
Speech byHon. D. WELLSMEMBER FOR MURRUMBAHansard 27 May 1999EDUCATION WEEKHon. D. M. WELLS (Murrumba—ALP) (Minister for Education) (7.24 p.m.): For many yearsEducation Week has consistently proved popular with schools and the public alike. It represents ...
Speech byHon. D. WELLSMEMBER FOR MURRUMBAHansard 27 April 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTEnrolment Benchmark Agreement Hon. D. M. WELLS (Murrumba—ALP) (Minister for Education) (9.53 a.m.), by leave: TheCommonwealth has slashed by $3.5m the amount of money allocated ...
Speech byHon. D. WELLSMEMBER FOR MURRUMBAHansard 23 March 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTAnti-bullying Task ForceHon. D. M. WELLS (Murrumba—ALP) (Minister for Education) (9.51 a.m.), by leave: Since theappointment of the Anti-bullying Task Force in July last year ...
Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 23 March 1999GAMING MACHINE AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMs BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (3.34 p.m.): I support the Gaming Machine and Other LegislationAmendment Bill 1998. This Bill is intended to amend the original ...
Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 24 March 1999MANOORA URBAN RENEWAL PROGRAMMs BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (11.14 p.m.): Tonight I wish to speak about what has been termed aleading-edge project in Cairns, and that is the Manoora Urban Renewal Program. ...
Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 25 March 1999MR A. GALLAGHER; DR W. GALEMs BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (7.13 p.m.): I rise to mark with respect the recent passing of two menwho were leaders in the Cairns business community. They made their contributions ...
Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 13 April 1999CAIRNS CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT REVITALISATION PROGRAMMs BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (12 p.m.): I rise with pleasure to report to the House on progress withone of the Beattie Government's most important ...
Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 14 April 1999WORKCOVER QUEENSLAND AMENDMENT BILLMs BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (12.40 p.m.): I am very pleased to rise following the long and out-of-balance—if not unbalanced— presentation of the member for Clayfield. ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 8 December 1999QUEENSLAND LAW SOCIETY AMENDMENT BILLMr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (5.28 p.m.): In speaking to the Queensland Law SocietyAmendment Bill, I point out that many of the people who enter ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 8 December 1999PARLIAMENTARY COMMISSIONER AND FREEDOM OF INFORMATION AMENDMENT BILLMr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (8.58 p.m.): The Opposition supports this Bill. In the main, itcontains sensible ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 9 December 1999CRIMINAL LAW AMENDMENT BILLMr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (6.28 p.m.): This legislation is about protecting the mostvulnerable within our community, the children of Queensland, from ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 9 December 1999PROPERTY LAW AMENDMENT BILLMr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (9.37 p.m.): This Bill represents a significant legal reform inthe area of property law. It will bring a measure of equality to ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 10 December 1999PARLIAMENTARY AMNESTY GROUPHuman Rights Violations, East TimorMr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (4.53 p.m.): On behalf of the Opposition, I rise to supportthe motion before the Parliament. ...
Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 2 March 1999STATE PURCHASING POLICY Ms BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (12.21 p.m.): Unlike the previous speaker, I rise to speak about amatter of very considerable importance to business, to economic growth and to regional ...
Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 14 April 1999ANZAC DAY TRADING HOURSMs BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (6.32 p.m.): I do not believe that the Bill needs to be brought forwardon the Notice Paper for some reasons of logic as well as some reasons of recognising ...
Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 14 April 1999TRANSPLANTATION AND ANATOMY AMENDMENT BILLMs BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (9.57 p.m.): I am pleased to rise to support the sentiment of themember for Thuringowa, although not to support his Bill. The ...
Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 27 April 1999RADIATION SAFETY BILLMs BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (4.45 p.m.): This afternoon I am pleased to speak in support of theRadiation Safety Bill 1999. Firstly, I will address the need for regulations and the need ...
Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 27 April 1999SENIOR CITIZENSMs BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (7.19 p.m.): I rise with pleasure tonight to talk about the tremendousresource—that wonderful fund of knowledge and experience—that is available to us in Cairns ...
Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 29 April 1999MOTOR ACCIDENT INSURANCE AMENDMENT REGULATION (No. 2) 1999Disallowance of Statutory InstrumentMs BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (4.32 p.m.): I am pleased to speak on this motion, although I amsomewhat dismayed at ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 2 December 1999STATE GOVERNMENT PERFORMANCEMr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (5.45 p.m.): Unemployment is up and job creation is halfwhat it was under the coalition, yet the Premier comes into this ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 7 December 1999GAMING MACHINE AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL (No.2)Mr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (3.55 p.m.): As the shadow Minister indicated, much of thisBill deals with technical amendments. ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 8 December 1999BILLS: REMAINING STAGESMr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (11.49 a.m.): It would have been obvious that I would wantto rise and speak to the motion moved by the Leader of the House. I have a ...
Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 9 March 1999CARDIAC CATHETER LABORATORY, CALVARY HOSPITALMs BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (12 p.m.): I rise to speak about an innovative and very important newhealth service for the people of Cairns and the far north of ...
Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 9 March 1999HEALTH PORTFOLIOMs BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (6.40 p.m.): Tonight I am pleased to support the amended motionand decry the original motion of the Opposition spokesperson for Health and the comments of ...
Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 10 March 1999ELECTORATE OF CAIRNSMs BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (10.18 a.m.): I am pleased to inform members of this House thattomorrow is the 100th anniversary of the election of the first Labor member to the seat of ...
Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 11 March 1999USE OF PLAIN ENGLISH IN GOVERNMENT CORRESPONDENCEMs BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (5.13 p.m.): I offer my compliments to the member for Nicklin. He hastouched on something that I suspect is close to the hearts ...
Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 23 March 1999TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, FAR-NORTH QUEENSLANDMs BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (11.39 a.m.): I rise to speak about a matter of considerableimportance to far-north Queensland and, for that ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 2 December 1999PROSTITUTION BILLMr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (12.11 p.m.): This legislation is a great disappointment. ThePremier promised to change the current situation by removing single sex ...
Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 3 March 1999LEADERSHIP; CYCLONE RONA Ms BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (10.26 a.m.): This morning I would like to speak to the House aboutextraordinary leadership in times of trouble. I refer not to the leadership of ...
Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 25 May 1999ART BUILT IN PROGRAMMs BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (10.23 a.m.): Last week in Cairns the Honourable Matt Foleylaunched the Art Built In program at the Cairns regional art gallery. We had expected a small group ...
Speech byHARRY BLACKMEMBER FOR WHITSUNDAYHansard 25 May 1999STATUTORY INSTRUMENTS AND ANOTHER ACT AMENDMENT BILLMr BLACK (Whitsunday—ONP) (4.43 p.m.): I agree with the intent of this Bill. It is necessary toensure that subordinate legislation is updated in a ...
Speech byHARRY BLACKMEMBER FOR WHITSUNDAYHansard 25 May 1999COALMINING SAFETY AND HEALTH BILLMINING AND QUARRYING SAFETY AND HEALTH BILLMr BLACK (Whitsunday—ONP) (5.13 p.m.): There is no doubt that the Queensland miningindustry is very unhappy with the draft ...
Speech byHARRY BLACKMEMBER FOR WHITSUNDAYHansard 25 May 1999WEAPONS AMENDMENT BILLMr BLACK (Whitsunday—ONP) (9.20 p.m.): In relation to the flimsy contribution made by theLeader of the Liberal Party, the member for Moggill, one would expect that a man with as ...
Speech byHARRY BLACKMEMBER FOR WHITSUNDAYHansard 8 June 1999STATE DEVELOPMENT AND PUBLIC WORKS ORGANISATION AMENDMENT BILLMr BLACK (Whitsunday—ONP) (9.51 p.m.): I have great reservations about the proposed StateDevelopment and Public Works Organisation ...
Speech byHARRY BLACKMEMBER FOR WHITSUNDAYHansard 10 June 1999INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS BILLMr BLACK (Whitsunday—ONP) (11.51 p.m.): Although we agree with most of the IndustrialRelations Bill as being necessary due to the unfortunate changes that have occurred in ...
Speech byHARRY BLACKMEMBER FOR WHITSUNDAYHansard 17 August 1999INTERACTIVE GAMBLING (PLAYER PROTECTION) AMENDMENT BILLMr BLACK (Whitsunday—ONP) (12.45 a.m.): I rise to speak on the Interactive Gambling (PlayerProtection) Amendment Bill. Is it not interesting ...
Speech byHARRY BLACKMEMBER FOR WHITSUNDAYHansard 3 March 1999ADDRESS IN REPLYMr BLACK (Whitsunday—ONP) (3.29 p.m.): Today I take the opportunity provided by theAddress in Reply debate to pledge my loyalty to Her Majesty the Queen and also to pay tribute to ...
Speech byHARRY BLACKMEMBER FOR WHITSUNDAYHansard 4 March 1999ADOPTION OF CHILDREN (HAGUE CONVENTION ON INTERCOUNTRY ADOPTION) AMENDMENTBILLMr BLACK (Whitsunday—ONP) (3.53 p.m.): Today we are discussing the merits or otherwise ofthis adoption of children ...
Speech byHARRY BLACKMEMBER FOR WHITSUNDAYHansard 23 March 1999GAMING MACHINE AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr BLACK (Whitsunday—ONP) (4.51 p.m.): I rise to support the Bill before the House.Gambling is a complex issue that promotes varying attitudes as ...
Speech byHARRY BLACKMEMBER FOR WHITSUNDAYHansard 24 March 1999CORRECTIVE SERVICES AND PENALTIES AND SENTENCES AMENDMENT BILLMr BLACK (Whitsunday—ONP) (10.17 p.m.): I rise to support the Corrective Services andPenalties and Sentences Amendment Bill 1998 ...
Speech byHARRY BLACKMEMBER FOR WHITSUNDAYHansard 13 April 1999TRANSPORT (SOUTH BANK CORPORATION AREA LAND) BILLMr BLACK (Whitsunday—ONP) (2.53 p.m.): The Minister for Transport and Minister for MainRoads introduced the Transport (South Bank Corporation Area ...
Speech byHARRY BLACKMEMBER FOR WHITSUNDAYHansard 27 August 1999TAB QUEENSLAND LIMITED PRIVATISATION BILLMr BLACK (Whitsunday—ONP) (3.22 p.m.): Privatisation is an issue generally in conflict withOne Nation policy. Privatisation is at the heart of economic ...
Speech byHARRY BLACKMEMBER FOR WHITSUNDAYHansard 15 September 1999PRIMARY INDUSTRIES LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr BLACK (Whitsunday—ONP) (12.37 p.m.): Today I rise to speak in support of the PrimaryIndustries Legislation Amendment Bill. In so doing, I commend ...
Speech byHARRY BLACKMEMBER FOR WHITSUNDAYHansard 15 September 1999COMMUNITY-BASED REFERENDUM BILLMr BLACK (Whitsunday—ONP) (9.44 p.m.): I rise tonight to support the Community-BasedReferendum Bill 1999. This Bill empowers the people of Queensland by giving ...
Speech byHARRY BLACKMEMBER FOR WHITSUNDAYHansard 26 October 1999SUGAR INDUSTRY BILLMr BLACK (Whitsunday—ONP) (2.40 p.m.): I have great pleasure in rising to speak on theSugar Industry Bill—a Bill which is very important to the sugar industry. The Government ...
Speech byHARRY BLACKMEMBER FOR WHITSUNDAYHansard 27 October 1999LIQUOR AMENDMENT BILLMr BLACK (Whitsunday—ONP) (10.27 p.m.): I have much pleasure in rising tonight to supportthe Bill introduced by the member for Toowoomba North, which addresses the concerns ...
Speech byGRANT MUSGROVEMEMBER FOR SPRINGWOODHansard 26 November 1999PRIMARY INDUSTRY BODIES REFORM BILLMr MUSGROVE (Springwood—ALP) (12.21 p.m.): I rise to support the Primary IndustriesBodies Reform Bill. The Government has consistently said that it is a ...
Speech byGRANT MUSGROVEMEMBER FOR SPRINGWOODHansard 30 November 1999TREE-CLEARING GUIDELINESMr MUSGROVE (Springwood—ALP) (6.40 p.m.): In moving this motion tonight the Oppositionhas reached new heights of hypocrisy. Members opposite need to be well aware that ...
Speech byGRANT MUSGROVEMEMBER FOR SPRINGWOODHansard 1 December 1999TOWNSVILLE INDUSTRIAL PARKMr MUSGROVE (Springwood—ALP) (6.30 p.m.): Amongst the motions for debate at 6 o'clockthere are sometimes a few lulus. This one probably takes the cake. The honourable ...
Speech byGRANT MUSGROVEMEMBER FOR SPRINGWOODHansard 2 December 1999PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEEBackflow Prevention ProgramsMr MUSGROVE (Springwood—ALP) (10.29 a.m.): In hearing the contributions from thoseopposite, I am somewhat disappointed that the contributions ...
Speech byGRANT MUSGROVEMEMBER FOR SPRINGWOODHansard 10 December 1999VEGETATION MANAGEMENT BILLMr MUSGROVE (Springwood—ALP) (12.07 p.m.): Anyone listening to the remarks of thoseopposite would have to conclude that they are just not fair dinkum. As has been ...
Speech byGRANT MUSGROVEMEMBER FOR SPRINGWOODHansard 28 October 1999APPROPRIATION BILLEstimates Committee GReportMr MUSGROVE (Springwood—ALP) (3.27 p.m.): I would like to commence my comments byacknowledging the tremendous amount of work done by the committee ...
Speech byGRANT MUSGROVEMEMBER FOR SPRINGWOODHansard 9 November 1999LIBERAL PARTY MEMBERSHIPMr MUSGROVE (Springwood—ALP) (10.24 a.m.): I rise to tell the House about a disturbingincident that has occurred and been reported to me by my local ethnic Indian ...
Speech byGRANT MUSGROVEMEMBER FOR SPRINGWOODHansard 25 November 1999LIBERAL PARTY PRESELECTION, SPRINGWOODMr MUSGROVE (Springwood—ALP) (10.23 a.m.): I rise today to report to the House that thewestern suburbs faction of the Liberal Party has fought back ...
Speech byHARRY BLACKMEMBER FOR WHITSUNDAYHansard 14 April 1999WORKCOVER QUEENSLAND AMENDMENT BILLMr BLACK (Whitsunday—ONP) (5.29 p.m.): There are many aspects of this Bill which improveupon current legislation and which were necessary to correct some of the ...
Speech byHARRY BLACKMEMBER FOR WHITSUNDAYHansard 26 August 1999QUEENSLAND BUILDING SERVICES AUTHORITY AMENDMENT BILLMr BLACK (Whitsunday—ONP) (3.23 p.m.): I commend the Minister for the work that she hasput into the Queensland Building Services Authority ...
Speech byGRANT MUSGROVEMEMBER FOR SPRINGWOODHansard 25 November 1999INCREASE IN CRIMEMr MUSGROVE (Springwood—ALP) (6.43 p.m.): The member for Toowoomba South has beenlamenting a 5% increase in crime across Queensland. He somehow thinks that it has something ...
Speech byHARRY BLACKMEMBER FOR WHITSUNDAYHansard 11 November 1999LIQUOR (EVICTIONS, UNLICENSED SALES AND OTHER MATTERS) AMENDMENT BILLMr BLACK (Whitsunday—ONP) (4.26 p.m.): I will not take up much of the time of the Housebecause One Nation supports the Liquor ...
Speech byJEFF SEENEYMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard 20 July 1999SOUTH EAST QUEENSLAND REGIONAL FOREST AGREEMENTMr SEENEY (Callide—NPA) (6.46 p.m.): Today the forgotten people of the forestry industryhave come to Parliament to publicly express their concern for ...
Speech byJEFF SEENEYMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard 17 August 1999INTERACTIVE GAMBLING (PLAYER PROTECTION) AMENDMENT BILLMr SEENEY (Callide—NPA) (11.18 p.m.): I rise to participate in this debate with a lingeringsense of disgust, which I share with most ...
Speech byJEFF SEENEYMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard 25 August 1999ROAD TRANSPORT REFORM BILLMr SEENEY (Callide—NPA) (12.26 p.m.): I am pleased to be able to participate in this debateon the Road Transport Reform Bill 1999 which, as the shadow Minister indicated, ...
Speech byJEFF SEENEYMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard 26 August 1999ACQUISITION OF LAND AMENDMENT BILLMr SEENEY (Callide—NPA) (3.57 p.m.): I appreciate the opportunity to make some commentson the Acquisition of Land Amendment Bill. As the shadow Minister has ...
Speech byJEFF SEENEYMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard 26 August 1999PRIMARY INDUSTRIES LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr SEENEY (Callide—NPA) (5.49 p.m.): I appreciate the opportunity to make some commentson the Primary Industries Legislation Amendment Bill. Obviously, ...
Speech byJEFF SEENEYMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard 26 August 1999GAMING MACHINE COMMUNITY BENEFIT FUNDMr SEENEY (Callide—NPA) (7.12 p.m.): I rise tonight to bring to the attention of the House whatI believe is a misuse of funds distributed under the Gaming ...
Speech byJEFF SEENEYMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard 15 April 1999ELECTRICITY INDUSTRYMr SEENEY (Callide—NPA) (6.33 p.m.): I rise to support the motion moved by the member forCharters Towers, and I hope that I can make a damned sight more sense than the member for ...
Speech byJEFF SEENEYMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard 29 April 1999MEAT INDUSTRY AMENDMENT STANDARD (No. 1) 1999Disallowance of Statutory InstrumentMr SEENEY (Callide—NPA) (8.50 p.m.): I am pleased to rise to support this disallowancemotion moved by the member for ...
Speech byJEFF SEENEYMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard 26 May 1999IMPORTATION OF GRAPES Mr SEENEY (Callide—NPA) (10.27 a.m.): I wish to bring to the attention of this House the graveconcern that I and my constituents from the central Burnett region have about the ...
Speech byJEFF SEENEYMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard 27 May 1999STATE DEVELOPMENT AND PUBLIC WORKS ORGANISATION AMENDMENT BILLMr SEENEY (Callide—NPA) (3.57 p.m.): I rise to speak against the proposed legislation and, inparticular, to make some comments about that ...
Speech byJEFF SEENEYMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard 10 June 1999INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS BILLMr SEENEY (Callide—NPA) (3.30 p.m.): I rise in this debate to oppose what is probably apredictable piece of legislation, given the ideologies that have just been enunciated by ...
Speech byJEFF KNUTHMEMBER FOR BURDEKINHansard 26 November 1999PRIMARY INDUSTRY BODIES REFORM BILLMr KNUTH (Burdekin—IND) (3.40 p.m.): I think it was the member for Mirani who stated that thisBill could not have been brought on at a worst time. We are still ...
Speech byJEFF KNUTHMEMBER FOR BURDEKINHansard 1 December 1999ELECTORAL AMENDMENT BILLMr KNUTH (Burdekin—IND) (10.21 p.m.): I rise to speak on the motion moved by the memberfor Warwick. My colleagues have already mentioned the number of reports and inquiries ...
Speech byJEFF KNUTHMEMBER FOR BURDEKINHansard 1 December 1999TOWNSVILLE INDUSTRIAL PARKMr KNUTH (Burdekin—IND) (6.01 p.m.): I move—"That this Parliament recommends the relocation of the proposed Townsville IndustrialPark from Woodstock to Abbot Point, Bowen ...
Speech byJEFF KNUTHMEMBER FOR BURDEKINHansard 2 December 1999PROSTITUTION BILLMr KNUTH (Burdekin—IND) (11.30 a.m.): Debate on the Prostitution Bill has now started. While Irealise I am probably just wasting my breath talking to members opposite, I do so on ...
Speech byJEFF KNUTHMEMBER FOR BURDEKINHansard 8 December 1999WORLD TRADE ORGANISATIONMr KNUTH (Burdekin—IND) (10.22 a.m.): Colleagues, I am compelled to rise to comment onAustralia's utterly comical stance at the meeting of the World Trade Organisation and ...
Speech byJEFF SEENEYMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard 3 March 1999ADDRESS IN REPLY Mr SEENEY (Callide—NPA) (2.39 p.m.): I appreciate the opportunity to take part in this debate.It is a little hard to hear the sort of rubbish some members contribute, but I hope I can ...
Speech byJEFF SEENEYMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard 9 March 1999HEALTH PORTFOLIO Mr SEENEY (Callide—NPA) (6.45 p.m.): Tonight I rise to speak in favour of the motion movedby the member to Maroochydore, which represents a very fair and responsible response to the ...
Speech byJEFF SEENEYMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard 11 March 1999NATHAN DAM; SURAT BASINMr SEENEY (Callide—NPA) (10.22 a.m.): The Nathan dam and the Surat Basin development inmy electorate is a project that has the potential to kick-start the economic revival of ...
Speech byJEFF SEENEYMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard 11 March 1999RURAL QUEENSLANDMr SEENEY (Callide—NPA) (6.29 p.m.): I rise to support the motion moved by the shadowMinister for Primary Industries. I say at the outset that it addresses four points which are very ...
Speech byJEFF SEENEYMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard 14 September 1999PRIMARY INDUSTRIES LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr SEENEY (Callide—NPA) (12.30 p.m.), continuing: When debate on this legislation wasadjourned I was referring to a letter written by employees of the ...
Speech byJEFF SEENEYMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard 15 September 1999BURNETT REGIONMr SEENEY (Callide—NPA) (6.11 p.m.): I rise to second the motion which has been moved bythe Leader of the Opposition and which calls on the State Government to give immediate ...