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Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR SOUTHERN DOWNSHansard 30 October 2001CENTENARY OF FEDERATION CELEBRATIONSMr SPRINGBORG (Southern Downs—NPA) (7.07 p.m.): October was Centenary of Federationmonth for the Darling Downs. I was very privileged to be able to ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR SOUTHERN DOWNSHansard 31 October 2001FREEDOM OF INFORMATION AMENDMENT BILLMr SPRINGBORG (Southern Downs—NPA) (3.51 p.m.): At the outset, I indicate in the strongestpossible terms that the opposition will be completely ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR SOUTHERN DOWNSHansard 31 October 2001FREEDOM OF INFORMATION; SECRET STATEMr SPRINGBORG (Southern Downs—NPA) (6.24 p.m.): On 13 July last year, this governmentwas embarrassed by a leaked memo. That memo revealed this ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR SOUTHERN DOWNSHansard 7 November 2001AMENDMENTS TO BILLSMr SPRINGBORG (Southern Downs—NPA) (6.20 p.m.): The opposition will be supporting theintent of the motion and also the amendment moved by the government. The original ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR SOUTHERN DOWNSHansard 7 November 2001WATER AMENDMENT BILLMr SPRINGBORG (Southern Downs—NPA) (11.06 p.m.): In rising to speak on the WaterAmendment Bill, I join with other speakers from this side of the parliament in ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR SOUTHERN DOWNSHansard 30 May 2001ANTI-DISCRIMINATION AMENDMENT BILLMr SPRINGBORG (Southern Downs—NPA) (12.35 p.m.): The opposition will be opposing thisbill. The major effect of the Anti-Discrimination Amendment Bill is to ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR SOUTHERN DOWNSHansard 30 May 2001RACIAL AND RELIGIOUS OFFENCES BILLMr SPRINGBORG (Southern Downs—NPA) (12.19 a.m.), in reply: In rising to summarise this bill,I would like to say that I think the government's change of ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR SOUTHERN DOWNSHansard 31 May 2001MOTOR VEHICLES SECURITIES AND OTHER ACTS AMENDMENT BILLMr SPRINGBORG (Southern Downs—NPA) (11.45 a.m.): At the outset I indicate that theopposition will be supporting the Motor Vehicles ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR SOUTHERN DOWNSHansard 31 May 2001WINE INDUSTRY AMENDMENT BILLMr SPRINGBORG (Southern Downs—NPA) (5.07 p.m.): In rising to support this legislation, Imust admit that after listening to the honourable member for Bulimba I can ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR SOUTHERN DOWNSHansard 31 May 2001ELECTRONIC TRANSACTIONS (QUEENSLAND) BILLMr SPRINGBORG (Southern Downs—NPA) (6.40 p.m.): At the outset I indicate that theopposition will be supporting the Electronic Transactions ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR SOUTHERN DOWNSHansard 31 May 2001INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND TELECOMMUNICATIONSMr SPRINGBORG (Southern Downs—NPA) (7.17 p.m.): Tonight I rise to renew a call that Imade on the Beattie Labor government a couple of weeks ago ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR SOUTHERN DOWNSHansard 13 September 2001PROPERTY AGENTS AND MOTOR DEALERS AMENDMENT BILLMr SPRINGBORG (Southern Downs—NPA) (12.29 p.m.): At the outset, I indicate that theopposition will be supporting the bill before the ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR SOUTHERN DOWNSHansard 13 September 2001RAIL FREIGHT CHARGESMr SPRINGBORG (Southern Downs—NPA) (7.07 p.m.): Tonight I want to address an issue thatis of paramount concern to many grain growers and road users in my ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR SOUTHERN DOWNSHansard 17 October 2001ELECTORAL (TRAVELLERS' ADVANCE VOTES) AMENDMENT BILLMr SPRINGBORG (Southern Downs—NPA) (8.30 p.m.): I thought the Attorney-General mighthave liked to give us the government's point of ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR SOUTHERN DOWNSHansard 17 October 2001DRUGS MISUSE (AMPHETAMINE OFFENCES) AMENDMENT BILLMr SPRINGBORG (Southern Downs—NPA) (10.20 p.m.): I rise to support the private member'sbill brought into this parliament by the ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR SOUTHERN DOWNSHansard 8 August 2001STANDING RULES AND ORDERSMr SPRINGBORG (Southern Downs—NPA) (11.52 a.m.): I rise to support the motion beforeparliament and I will indicate why during the course of the cognate debate. I ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR SOUTHERN DOWNSHansard 8 August 2001CONSUMER CREDIT (QUEENSLAND) AMENDMENT BILLMr SPRINGBORG (Southern Downs—NPA) (5 p.m.): At the outset, I indicate that the oppositionwill be supporting the bill before the parliament, ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR SOUTHERN DOWNSHansard 8 August 2001MINISTER FOR POLICE AND CORRECTIVE SERVICESMr SPRINGBORG (Southern Downs—NPA) (6.25 p.m.): I rise to support the motion moved bythe Leader of the Opposition and seconded by the Deputy ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR SOUTHERN DOWNSHansard 9 August 2001INTRODUCTION AGENTS BILLMr SPRINGBORG (Southern Downs—NPA) (3.23 p.m.): At the outset I would like to indicatethat the opposition supports wholeheartedly the bill and commends the ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR SOUTHERN DOWNSHansard 11 September 2001FREEDOM OF INFORMATIONMr SPRINGBORG (Southern Downs—NPA) (12.20 p.m.): This morning in parliament we heardthe Premier scoff at a suggestion from the Leader of the Opposition that the ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR SOUTHERN DOWNSHansard 17 October 2001SOIL CONTAMINATION, GOONDIWINDIMr SPRINGBORG (Southern Downs—NPA) (11.01 p.m.): Tonight I wish to address an issue inGoondiwindi in my electorate. Of recent times there has been some ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR SOUTHERN DOWNSHansard 18 October 2001ELECTORAL (FRAUDULENT ACTIONS) AMENDMENT BILL Mr SPRINGBORG (Southern Downs—NPA) ( 10.24 a.m.): I move—That the bill be now read a second time.The opposition is introducing this bill to ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR SOUTHERN DOWNSHansard 18 October 2001LAW REFORM (CONTRIBUTORY NEGLIGENCE) AMENDMENT BILLMr SPRINGBORG (Southern Downs—NPA) (11.43 a.m.): The opposition will be supporting theLaw Reform (Contributory Negligence) Amendment ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR SOUTHERN DOWNSHansard 18 October 2001COMMONWEALTH POWERS (FAMILY LAW—CHILDREN) AMENDMENT BILLMr SPRINGBORG (Southern Downs—NPA) (12.13 p.m.): The opposition will support theCommonwealth Powers (Family Law—Children) ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR SOUTHERN DOWNSHansard 18 October 2001GENE TECHNOLOGY BILLMr SPRINGBORG (Southern Downs—NPA) (5.46 p.m.): The opposition will be supporting theGene Technology Bill 2001 because it seeks to establish a nationally compliant ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR SOUTHERN DOWNSHansard 22 June 2001BUDGET DEBATE 2001Mr SPRINGBORG (Southern Downs—NPA) (12.30 p.m.): I want to refer to a few generalperceptions that I have gained while listening to this budget debate over the past couple ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR SOUTHERN DOWNSHansard 1 August 2001APPROPRIATION BILLS—ESTIMATES COMMITTEE AMr SPRINGBORG (Southern Downs—NPA) (3.29 p.m.): I want to concentrate on a couple ofissues raised in report No. 2 of Estimates Committee A. I ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR SOUTHERN DOWNSHansard 1 August 2001APPROPRIATION BILLS—ESTIMATES COMMITTEE BMr SPRINGBORG (Southern Downs—NPA) (4.11 p.m.): I thank other members of thecommittee and, particularly, members of the committee secretariat for ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR SOUTHERN DOWNSHansard 1 August 2001DRIVERS LICENCE TESTINGMr SPRINGBORG (Southern Downs—NPA) (7.06 p.m.): Tonight I want to address the issue ofdrivers licence testing in Goondiwindi in my electorate. Recently I was ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR SOUTHERN DOWNSHansard 2 August 2001APPROPRIATION BILLS [ESTIMATES COMMITTEE G]Mr SPRINGBORG (Southern Downs—NPA) (4.38 p.m.): In rising to participate in debate on thereport of Estimates Committee G, I want to make a couple ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR SOUTHERN DOWNSHansard 7 August 2001NEW SOUTH WALES-QUEENSLAND BORDER RIVERS AMENDMENT BILLMr SPRINGBORG (Southern Downs—NPA) (4.49 p.m.): I rise to support the bill before theparliament. I must admit that I enjoyed ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR SOUTHERN DOWNSHansard 30 October 2001CRIME AND MISCONDUCT BILLMr SPRINGBORG (Southern Downs—NPA) (3.30 p.m.): I rise to oppose the bill before theparliament and I do so for good reason. Members should cast their minds back ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR SOUTHERN DOWNSHansard 1 August 2001APPROPRIATION BILLS—ESTIMATES COMMITTEE CMr SPRINGBORG (Southern Downs—NPA) (5.22 p.m.): In rising to participate in the debate onthe report of Estimates Committee C, I would like to thank ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR SOUTHERN DOWNSHansard 7 November 2001TEXAS HOSPITAL; CUNNINGHAM HIGHWAYMr SPRINGBORG (Southern Downs—NPA) (2.23 a.m.): Tonight I wish to address two issues inmy electorate. The first is the situation at the Texas Hospital ...
Speech byHon. MERRI ROSEMEMBER FOR CURRUMBINHansard 13 September 2001MINISTERIAL STATEMENTToowoomba Turf ClubHon. M. ROSE (Currumbin—ALP) (Minister for Tourism and Racing and Minister for Fair Trading)(10.13 a.m.), by leave: Last week the future of the racing ...
Speech byHon. MERRI ROSEMEMBER FOR CURRUMBINHansard 13 September 2001PROPERTY AGENTS AND MOTOR DEALERS AMENDMENT BILLHon. M. ROSE (Currumbin—ALP) (Minister for Tourism and Racing and Minister for Fair Trading)(5.02 p.m.), in reply: I thank all members who ...
Speech byHon. MERRI ROSEMEMBER FOR CURRUMBINHansard 18 October 2001MINISTERIAL STATEMENTProtecting Seniors Against Mail FraudHon. M. ROSE (Currumbin—ALP) (Minister for Tourism and Racing and Minister for Fair Trading)(10.02 a.m.), by leave: Queensland seniors ...
Speech byHon. MERRI ROSEMEMBER FOR CURRUMBINHansard 7 November 2001MINISTERIAL STATEMENTQueensland Thoroughbred Racing BoardHon. M. ROSE (Currumbin—ALP) (Minister for Tourism and Racing and Minister for Fair Trading)(10.11 a.m.), by leave: The racing ...
Speech byHon. MERRI ROSEMEMBER FOR CURRUMBINHansard 8 November 2001MINISTERIAL STATEMENTAustralian Tourism AwardsHon. M. ROSE (Currumbin—ALP) (Minister for Tourism and Racing and Minister for Fair Trading)(10.11 a.m.), by leave: Queensland yet again proved ...
Speech byHon. MERRI ROSEMEMBER FOR CURRUMBINHansard 9 November 2001RACING AND BETTING AMENDMENT BILL (No. 2)Hon. M. ROSE (Currumbin—ALP) (Minister for Tourism and Racing and Minister for Fair Trading)(10.46 a.m.): I move—That the bill be now read a second ...
Speech byHon. MERRI ROSEMEMBER FOR CURRUMBINHansard 13 December 2001MINISTERIAL STATEMENTRacing IndustryHon. M. ROSE (Currumbin—ALP) (Minister for Tourism and Racing and Minister for Fair Trading)(10.12 a.m.): Last week I put through the parliament changes to ...
Speech byMichael CHOIMEMBER FOR CAPALABAHansard 5 April 2001FIRST SPEECHMr CHOI (Capalaba—ALP) (11.38 a.m.): It is indeed an honour for me to stand here today asan elected member of the parliament of Queensland. I acknowledge the indigenous Australians ...
Speech byMichael CHOIMEMBER FOR CAPALABAHansard 1 May 2001COUNCILLOR EDDIE SANTAGIULIANAMr CHOI (Capalaba—ALP) (12.20 p.m.): I rise today to pay tribute to the late Councillor EddieSantagiuliana, the Mayor of Redland Shire Council who, sadly, passed away ...
Speech byMichael CHOIMEMBER FOR CAPALABAHansard 31 May 2001MOTOR VEHICLES SECURITIES AND OTHER ACTS AMENDMENT BILLMr CHOI (Capalaba—ALP) (12.01 p.m.): I also rise in support of the Motor Vehicles Securitiesand Other Acts Amendment Bill 2001 and to commend ...
Speech byHon. MERRI ROSEMEMBER FOR CURRUMBINHansard 4 December 2001MINISTERIAL STATEMENTTourism IndustryHon. M. ROSE (Currumbin—ALP) (Minister for Tourism and Racing and Minister for Fair Trading)(10.04 a.m.), by leave: Queensland will host three of the most ...
Speech byHon. MERRI ROSEMEMBER FOR CURRUMBINHansard 4 December 2001RACING AND BETTING AMENDMENT BILL [No. 2]Hon. M. ROSE (Currumbin—ALP) (Minister for Tourism and Racing and Minister for Fair Trading)(4.10 p.m.), in reply: I would like to sincerely thank all ...
Speech byHon. MERRI ROSEMEMBER FOR CURRUMBINHansard 11 December 2001LAND SALES AMENDMENT BILLHon. M. ROSE (Currumbin—ALP) (Minister for Tourism and Racing and Minister for Fair Trading)(9.33 p.m.), in reply: I thank all members for their contributions and I ...
Speech byHon. MERRI ROSEMEMBER FOR CURRUMBINHansard 9 August 2001CONSUMER CREDIT [QUEENSLAND] AMENDMENT BILLHon. M. ROSE (Currumbin—ALP) (Minister for Tourism and Racing and Minister for Fair Trading)(2.56 p.m.), in reply: I thank all members for their ...
Speech byHon. MERRI ROSEMEMBER FOR CURRUMBINHansard 9 August 2001INTRODUCTION AGENTS BILLHon. M. ROSE (Currumbin—ALP) (Minister for Tourism and Racing and Minister for Fair Trading)(5.22 p.m.), in reply: I thank all members of the House for their ...
Speech byHon. MERRI ROSEMEMBER FOR CURRUMBINHansard 11 September 2001PROPERTY AGENTS AND MOTOR DEALERS AMENDMENT BILLHon. M. ROSE (Currumbin—ALP) (Minister for Tourism and Racing and Minister for Fair Trading)(12.31 p.m.): I move—That the bill be now read a ...
Speech byHon. MERRI ROSEMEMBER FOR CURRUMBINHansard 31 May 2001MOTOR VEHICLES SECURITIES AND OTHER ACTS AMENDMENT BILLHon. M. ROSE (Currumbin—ALP) (Minister for Tourism and Racing and Minister for Fair Trading)(12.18 p.m.), in reply: I thank all members for ...
Speech byHon. MERRI ROSEMEMBER FOR CURRUMBINHansard 31 May 2001LIQUOR AMENDMENT BILLHon. M. ROSE (Currumbin—ALP) (Minister for Tourism and Racing and Minister for Fair Trading)(3.47 p.m.), in reply: I thank all honourable members who spoke to the Liquor ...
Speech byHon. MERRI ROSEMEMBER FOR CURRUMBINHansard 31 May 2001WINE INDUSTRY AMENDMENT BILLHon. M. ROSE (Currumbin—ALP) (Minister for Tourism and Racing and Minister for Fair Trading)(6.03 p.m.), in reply: I thank all honourable members who have spoken to the ...
Speech byHon. MERRI ROSEMEMBER FOR CURRUMBINHansard 31 May 2001RACING AND BETTING AMENDMENT BILLHon. M. ROSE (Currumbin—ALP) (Minister for Tourism and Racing and Minister for Fair Trading)(6.34 p.m.), in reply: I thank both the members for Warrego and ...
Speech byHon. MERRI ROSEMEMBER FOR CURRUMBINHansard 19 June 2001MINISTERIAL STATEMENTAustralian Tourism ExchangeHon. M. ROSE (Currumbin—ALP) (Minister for Tourism and Racing and Minister for Fair Trading)(10.03 a.m.), by leave: Brisbane turned on its charm to ...
Speech byHon. MERRI ROSEMEMBER FOR CURRUMBINHansard 31 July 2001MINISTERIAL STATEMENTQueensland Tourism Awards 2001Hon. M. ROSE (Currumbin—ALP) (Minister for Tourism and Racing and Minister for Fair Trading)(10.14 a.m.), by leave: It gave me great pleasure on ...
Speech byHon. MERRI ROSEMEMBER FOR CURRUMBINHansard 1 August 2001APPROPRIATION BILLS—ESTIMATES COMMITTEE BHon. M. ROSE (Currumbin—ALP) (Minister for Tourism and Racing and Minister for Fair Trading)(4.57 p.m.): I first thank the member for Ferny Grove for the ...
Speech byHon. MERRI ROSEMEMBER FOR CURRUMBINHansard 2 August 2001MINISTERIAL STATEMENTRetirement Villages ActHon. M. ROSE (Currumbin—ALP) (Minister for Tourism and Racing and Minister for Fair Trading)(10.13 a.m.), by leave: The Retirement Villages Act 1999, ...
Speech byHon. MERRI ROSEMEMBER FOR CURRUMBINHansard 9 August 2001MINISTERIAL STATEMENTInbound Tour OperatorsHon. M. ROSE (Currumbin—ALP) (Minister for Tourism and Racing and Minister for Fair Trading)(10.13 a.m.), by leave: For some time now unethical ...
Speech byMichael CHOIMEMBER FOR CAPALABAHansard 22 June 2001BUDGET DEBATE 2001Mr CHOI (Capalaba—ALP) (11.36 a.m.) It is indeed a pleasure for me to rise today to speak tothe Appropriation Bill 2001. This is the first budget of the second term of the Beattie ...
Speech byMichael CHOIMEMBER FOR CAPALABAHansard 1 August 2001DENTAL SERVICESMr CHOI (Capalaba—ALP) (10.28 a.m.): Recently, on behalf of the Premier, I attended theopening of the 30th Australian Dental Congress at the Brisbane Convention Centre. The President ...
Speech byHon. MERRI ROSEMEMBER FOR CURRUMBINHansard 27 November 2001MINISTERIAL STATEMENTTourism IndustryHon. M. ROSE (Currumbin—ALP) (Minister for Tourism and Racing and Minister for Fair Trading)(10.12 a.m.), by leave: One of the positives to come out of ...
Speech byHon. MERRI ROSEMEMBER FOR CURRUMBINHansard 27 November 2001LAND SALES AMENDMENT BILLHon. M. ROSE (Currumbin—ALP) (Minister for Tourism and Racing and Minister for Fair Trading)(2.31 p.m.): I move—That the bill be now read a second time.The objectives ...
Speech byHon. MERRI ROSEMEMBER FOR CURRUMBINHansard 28 November 2001MINISTERIAL STATEMENTCruise Shipping PlanHon. M. ROSE (Currumbin—ALP) (Minister for Tourism and Racing and Minister for Fair Trading)(10.03 a.m.), by leave: Cabinet this week endorsed the ...
Speech byMichael CHOIMEMBER FOR CAPALABAHansard 1 August 2001APPROPRIATION BILLS—ESTIMATES COMMITTEE AMr CHOI (Capalaba—ALP) (2.30 p.m.): I rise this afternoon as a member of EstimatesCommittee A to speak on the office of the Legislative Assembly. I thank ...
Speech byHon. PAUL LUCAS MPMEMBER FOR LYTTONHansard 12 December 2001PUBLIC RECORDS BILLHon. P. T. LUCAS (Lytton—ALP) (Minister for Innovation and Information Economy)(11.55 a.m.): I move—That the bill be now read a second time.I am pleased to bring this bill ...
Speech byPETA-KAYE CROFTMEMBER FOR BROADWATERHansard 22 March 2001FIRST SPEECHMrs CROFT (Broadwater—ALP) (3.05 p.m.), who was received with government 'Hear, hears!',said: It is an honour and a pleasure that I be given the opportunity to move— That the ...
Speech byPETA-KAYE CROFTMEMBER FOR BROADWATERHansard 5 April 2001HOPEWELL HOSPICEMrs CROFT (Broadwater) (10.14 a.m.): Last Thursday, I had the pleasure of visiting a residentialhospice like no other. As I walked into the Hopewell Hospice with my fellow ...
Speech byPETA-KAYE CROFTMEMBER FOR BROADWATERHansard 1 May 2001CHIROPRACTORS REGISTRATION BILLDENTAL PRACTITIONERS REGISTRATION BILLDENTAL TECHNICIANS AND DENTAL PROSTHETISTS REGISTRATION BILLHEALTH PRACTITIONERS LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMEDICAL ...
Speech byPETA-KAYE CROFTMEMBER FOR BROADWATERHansard 3 May 2001TOBACCO AND OTHER SMOKING PRODUCTS [PREVENTION OF SUPPLY TO CHILDREN]AMENDMENT BILLMrs CROFT (Broadwater—ALP) (5.31 p.m.): I rise to support the Tobacco and Other SmokingProducts (Prevention of ...
Speech byPETA-KAYE CROFTMEMBER FOR BROADWATERHansard 3 May 2001SOUTH STRADBROKE ISLAND CONSERVATION PARKMrs CROFT (Broadwater—ALP) (7.30 p.m.): Last Thursday, Broadwater was delighted towelcome the Minister for Environment, the Honourable Dean Wells, to our ...
Speech byPETA-KAYE CROFTMEMBER FOR BROADWATERHansard 17 May 2001GOLD COAST MARATHONMrs CROFT (Broadwater—ALP) (11.31 p.m.): I rise to inform the House that with five weeks togo until the 2001 Gold Coast Marathon there is still time for honourable members to ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 22 March 2001OFFICIALS IN PARLIAMENT AMENDMENT BILLHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier and Minister for Trade) (12.32 p.m.), inreply: Let me say what a magnificent uniform, too, Mr ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 22 March 2001FEDERAL COURTS (CONSEQUENTIAL AMENDMENTS) BILLHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier and Minister for Trade) (12.45 p.m.): Imove—That the bill be now read a second time.The ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 22 March 2001TRANS-TASMAN MUTUAL RECOGNITION (QUEENSLAND) AUTHORISATION BILLHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier and Minister for Trade) (12.47 p.m.): Imove—That the bill be now read ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 22 March 2001MINISTERIAL STATEMENTAppointment of MinistryHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier and Minister for Trade) (9.53 a.m.), byleave: I desire to inform the House that on 22 ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 22 March 2001MINISTERIAL STATEMENTMinisterial ExpensesHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier and Minister for Trade) (10.02 a.m.), byleave: Today I begin my second term in government by ...
Speech byPETA-KAYE CROFTMEMBER FOR BROADWATERHansard 12 December 2001WATER SAFETYMrs CROFT (Broadwater—ALP) (7.28 p.m.): I rise to speak on a matter that is deep to my heartand a matter that greatly concerns me. As a qualified swimming teacher with a husband ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 20 March 2001ELECTION OF SPEAKERHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier and Minister for Trade) (10.48 a.m.): Imove—That Raymond Keith Hollis do take the chair of this House as ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 20 March 2001ELECTION OF SPEAKERHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier and Minister for Trade) (11.44 a.m.): MrSpeaker, on behalf of all honourable members I congratulate you on your ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 22 March 2001MOTION OF CONDOLENCEDeath of Mr M. D. Hooper, MPHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier and Minister for Trade) (9.34 a.m.), byleave: I move—1. That this House desires to ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 22 March 2001OFFICIALS IN PARLIAMENT AMENDMENT BILLHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier and Minister for Trade) (11.41 a.m.): Imove—That the bill be now read a second time.On its ...
Speech byPETA-KAYE CROFTMEMBER FOR BROADWATERHansard 31 May 2001RUNAWAY BAY AMBULANCE STATIONMrs CROFT (Broadwater—ALP) (10.24 a.m.): I rise to inform the House of a recent visit to theBroadwater electorate by the Minister for Emergency Services. The minister ...
Speech byPETA-KAYE CROFTMEMBER FOR BROADWATERHansard 20 June 2001MEALS ON WHEELS, PARADISE POINTMrs CROFT (Broadwater—ALP) (11.33 p.m.): I would like to bring to the attention of honourablemembers some of the hardships that Prime Minister John Howard's GST ...
Speech byPETA-KAYE CROFTMEMBER FOR BROADWATERHansard 22 June 2001BUDGET DEBATE 2001Mrs CROFT (Broadwater—ALP) (2.43 p.m.): It gives me great pleasure to rise to speak on theTreasurer's 2001 budget. In doing so, I commend him for a budget that contains ...
Speech byPETA-KAYE CROFTMEMBER FOR BROADWATERHansard 1 August 2001NATIONAL PARKSMrs CROFT (Broadwater—ALP) (6.44 p.m.): I rise to support the amended motion. One of themajor issues concerning the recreational use of our forests is access by horse riders. ...
Speech byPETA-KAYE CROFTMEMBER FOR BROADWATERHansard 9 August 2001LABRADOR EARLY ENHANCEMENT AND PREVENTION PROJECTMrs CROFT (Broadwater—ALP) (10.29 a.m.): I rise to inform the House of a very special projectbeing run at the Labrador Primary School in my ...
Speech byPETA-KAYE CROFTMEMBER FOR BROADWATERHansard 17 October 2001DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING GARDEN AWARDSMrs CROFT (Broadwater—ALP) (10.29 a.m.): Last week I had the pleasure of being on hand toannounce the winners of the Department of Housing's 2001 Garden ...
Speech byPETA-KAYE CROFTMEMBER FOR BROADWATERHansard 18 October 2001WORKCOVER QUEENSLAND AMENDMENT BILLMrs CROFT (Broadwater—ALP) (3.42 p.m.): I rise to speak in support of the WorkCoverQueensland Amendment Bill 2001. I would like to clarify the comments of ...
Speech byPETA-KAYE CROFTMEMBER FOR BROADWATERHansard 1 November 2001PARADISE POINT VIPSMrs CROFT (Broadwater—ALP) (10.26 a.m.): This year I have met some truly wonderful peoplewho live in my electorate and other areas of the Gold Coast. On Monday I visited ...
Speech byPETA-KAYE CROFTMEMBER FOR BROADWATERHansard 8 November 2001EMERGENCY SERVICES LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMrs CROFT (Broadwater—ALP) (5.09 p.m.): It is with great pleasure that I rise in support of theEmergency Services Legislation Amendment Bill ...
Speech byPETA-KAYE CROFTMEMBER FOR BROADWATERHansard 11 September 2001STATE EMERGENCY SERVICESMrs CROFT (Broadwater—ALP) (7.04 p.m.): Last weekend I hosted for the Broadwaterelectorate the 2001 State Emergency Services Day in the Park at Harley Park at ...
Speech byPETA-KAYE CROFTMEMBER FOR BROADWATERHansard 13 September 2001PROPERTY AGENTS AND MOTOR DEALERS AMENDMENT BILLMrs CROFT (Broadwater—ALP) (4.14 p.m.): I rise in support of the Property Agents and MotorDealers Amendment Bill. Having previously worked in ...
Speech byPETA-KAYE CROFTMEMBER FOR BROADWATERHansard 13 September 2001PROPERTY AGENTS AND MOTOR DEALERS AMENDMENT BILLMrs CROFT (Broadwater—ALP) (4.14 p.m.): I rise in support of the Property Agents and MotorDealers Amendment Bill. Having previously worked in ...
Speech byPETA-KAYE CROFTMEMBER FOR BROADWATERHansard 16 October 2001PRIMARY INDUSTRIES LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMrs CROFT (Broadwater—ALP) (4.51 p.m.): I rise to speak in support of the Primary IndustriesLegislation Amendment Bill 2001 and in particular to ...
Speech byPETA-KAYE CROFTMEMBER FOR BROADWATERHansard 27 November 2001TRANSPORT LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMrs CROFT (Broadwater—ALP) (9.18 p.m.): I rise in support of the Transport LegislationAmendment Bill 2001. I am pleased to see that the minister's ...
Speech byPETA-KAYE CROFTMEMBER FOR BROADWATERHansard 29 November 2001INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS AMENDMENT BILLMrs CROFT (Broadwater—ALP) (12.48 p.m.): The important amendments being made to theIndustrial Relations Act will help overcome the tyranny of gender pay ...
Speech byPETA-KAYE CROFTMEMBER FOR BROADWATERHansard 4 December 2001RACING AND BETTING AMENDMENT BILL [No. 2]Mrs CROFT (Broadwater—ALP) (12.55 p.m.): I rise to speak in support of the Racing andBetting Amendment Bill (No. 2). In doing so, I commend the ...
Speech byPETA-KAYE CROFTMEMBER FOR BROADWATERHansard 5 December 2001SCHOOLIES WEEKMrs CROFT (Broadwater—ALP) (7.29 p.m.): Early in November I had the pleasure ofrepresenting the Minister for Health at the launch of the Gold Coast schoolies festival for 2001. ...
Speech byHon. PAUL LUCAS MPMEMBER FOR LYTTONHansard 12 December 2001MINISTERIAL STATEMENTTechnology Innovators ForumHon. P. T. LUCAS (Lytton—ALP) (Minister for Innovation and Information Economy)(10.10 a.m.), by leave: One of the parts I enjoy most about ...
Speech byPETA-KAYE CROFTMEMBER FOR BROADWATERHansard 12 December 2001RAY NEWLYN CHANNELMrs CROFT (Broadwater—ALP) (10.20 a.m.): I rise to inform the House that a channel in theGold Coast's beautiful Broadwater will now be known as the Ray Newlyn Channel. The ...
Speech byPETER LAWLORMEMBER FOR SOUTHPORTHansard 11 December 2001LAND SALES AMENDMENT BILLMr LAWLOR (Southport—ALP) (9.11 p.m.): The member for Surfers Paradise was brief, and Iwill be even briefer. I am pleased to support the minister's introduction of the ...
Speech byPETER LAWLORMEMBER FOR SOUTHPORTHansard 11 December 2001HOPE FOUNDATIONMr LAWLOR (Southport—ALP) (9.42 p.m.): The matters of which I am about to speak are theresult of a two-year investigation by Gold Coast journalist Murray Hubbard and will be ...
Speech byPETER WELLINGTONMEMBER FOR NICKLINHansard 3 April 2001ADDRESS IN REPLYMr WELLINGTON (Nicklin—Ind) (3.03 p.m.): Mr Speaker, I extend congratulations to you onyour re-election as Speaker. I also congratulate the Premier on the overwhelming mandate that ...
Speech byPETER WELLINGTONMEMBER FOR NICKLINHansard 3 April 2001ST JOSEPH'S PRIMARY SCHOOL PARLIAMENTMr WELLINGTON (Nicklin—IND) (7.04 p.m.): Tonight I would like to speak about anotherparliament that follows the Westminster system with just a few minor ...
Speech byPETER WELLINGTONMEMBER FOR NICKLINHansard 15 May 2001FISHERIES AMENDMENT BILLMr WELLINGTON (Nicklin—Ind) (5.18 p.m.): I rise to speak on the Fisheries Amendment Bill. Inthe minister's second reading speech, he identified that one of the most ...
Speech byPETER WELLINGTONMEMBER FOR NICKLINHansard 15 May 2001KENILWORTH VETERINARY CLINICMr WELLINGTON (Nicklin—Ind) (8.45 p.m.): The Kenilworth veterinary clinic currently operatedby the Queensland University as a training facility for veterinary students ...
Speech byPETER WELLINGTONMEMBER FOR NICKLINHansard 17 May 2001ELECTORAL (TRAVELLERS' ADVANCE VOTES) AMENDMENT BILLMr WELLINGTON (Nicklin—Ind) (10.22 a.m.): I move—That the bill be now read a second time.I present this bill in response to approaches by some of ...
Speech byPETER WELLINGTONMEMBER FOR NICKLINHansard 17 May 2001LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr WELLINGTON (Nicklin—Ind) (6.44 p.m.): I rise to speak against the Local Government andOther Legislation Amendment Bill 2001, which I believe ...
Speech byPETER WELLINGTONMEMBER FOR NICKLINHansard 29 May 2001SALVATION ARMY RED SHIELD APPEALMr WELLINGTON (Nicklin—Ind) (10.17 a.m.): As the zone chairman of the Salvation Army RedShield Appeal for the Sunshine Coast hinterland, it gives me great pleasure ...
Speech byPETER LAWLORMEMBER FOR SOUTHPORTHansard 29 November 2001MIGRANT CENTREMr LAWLOR (Southport—ALP) (7.10 p.m.): It gave me great pleasure to attend with theParliamentary Secretary to the Premier, Darryl Briskey, the graduation of 30 participants of the ...
Speech byPETER LAWLORMEMBER FOR SOUTHPORTHansard 4 December 2001GOLD COAST HOSPITALMr LAWLOR (Southport—ALP) (7.22 p.m.): Recently, I conducted a tour of the Gold CoastHospital redevelopment project. Richard Ollie, the district manager, took me and other ...
Speech byPETER LAWLORMEMBER FOR SOUTHPORTHansard 6 December 2001TOOWOOMBA TURF CLUBMr LAWLOR (Southport—ALP) (10.12 a.m.): I draw to the attention of the House a matter ofgreat concern to me that also should be of concern to the House. It concerns a letter ...
Speech byPETER LAWLORMEMBER FOR SOUTHPORTHansard 6 December 2001FREEDOM OF INFORMATION AMENDMENT REGULATION [No. 1] 2001Mr LAWLOR (Southport—ALP) (5.25 p.m.): I rise to speak against this disallowance motion. It isinteresting to listen to the Leader of the ...
Speech byPETER LAWLORMEMBER FOR SOUTHPORTHansard 11 December 2001LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL [No. 2]Mr LAWLOR (Southport—ALP) (4.51 p.m.): I rise to support the Local Government and OtherLegislation Amendment Bill (No. 2). In doing ...
Speech byPETER WELLINGTONMEMBER FOR NICKLINHansard 4 April 2001SCHOOL TRANSPORT SUBSIDY SCHEMEMr WELLINGTON (Nicklin—Ind) (7.18 p.m.): I rise tonight to talk about the difficulties manyparents face in obtaining accurate information about the state ...
Speech byPETER WELLINGTONMEMBER FOR NICKLINHansard 5 April 2001VESSEL MONITORING SYSTEMMr WELLINGTON (Nicklin—Ind) (7.08 p.m.): I ask the government to immediately investigatethe safety of the distress system feature of the Vessel Monitoring System—VMS—or ...
Speech byPETER WELLINGTONMEMBER FOR NICKLINHansard 1 May 2001SUNSHINE COAST FAMILY NETWORK ASSOCIATION; DAIRY INDUSTRYMr WELLINGTON (Nicklin—Ind) (10.22 a.m.): I rise to publicly thank the Minister for DisabilityServices, the Honourable Judy Spence, for ...
Speech byPETER WELLINGTONMEMBER FOR NICKLINHansard 1 May 2001PENSIONS, BRITISH EXPATRIATESMr WELLINGTON (Nicklin—Ind) (7.03 p.m.): I rise to speak about the plight of almost 214,000British expatriates living in Australia—36,000 in Queensland—many of whom are ...
Speech byPETER WELLINGTONMEMBER FOR NICKLINHansard 15 May 2001FIRST HOME OWNER GRANT AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr WELLINGTON (Nicklin—Ind) (3.22 p.m.): I rise to speak in support of the First Home OwnerGrant and Other Legislation Amendment Bill ...
Speech byPETER LAWLORMEMBER FOR SOUTHPORTHansard 29 November 2001RACING AND BETTING AMENDMENT BILL (No. 2)Mr LAWLOR (Southport—ALP) (6.14 p.m.): The member for Warrego talks about missedopportunities. It is interesting to note that the member for Warrego—the ...
Speech byPETER WELLINGTONMEMBER FOR NICKLINHansard 30 May 2001TRAVELLER ACCOMMODATION PROVIDERS [LIABILITY] BILLMr WELLINGTON (Nicklin—Ind) (10.21 p.m.): I rise to participate in debate on the TravellerAccommodation Providers (Liability) Bill 2001 and again ...
Speech byPETER WELLINGTONMEMBER FOR NICKLINHansard 30 May 2001RACIAL AND RELIGIOUS OFFENCES BILLMr WELLINGTON (Nicklin—Ind) (11.51 p.m.): I rise to speak to the Racial and ReligiousOffences Bill 2001 and thank the Leader of the House for allowing private ...
Speech byPETER WELLINGTONMEMBER FOR NICKLINHansard 31 May 2001MOTOR VEHICLES SECURITIES AND OTHER ACTS AMENDMENT BILLMr WELLINGTON (Nicklin—Ind) (12.12 p.m.): I rise to speak to the Motor Vehicles Securitiesand Other Acts Amendment Bill 2001. I will be ...
Speech byPETER WELLINGTONMEMBER FOR NICKLINHansard 31 May 2001LIQUOR AMENDMENT BILLMr WELLINGTON (Nicklin—Ind) (3.35 p.m.): I rise to speak in support of the Liquor AmendmentBill 2001. I do not intend to go over all the issues already canvassed in the debate ...
Speech byPETER WELLINGTONMEMBER FOR NICKLINHansard 30 May 2001ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr WELLINGTON (Nicklin—Ind) (8.38 p.m.): I rise to participate in the debate on theEnvironmental Protection Legislation Amendment Bill. In doing ...
Speech byPETER WELLINGTONMEMBER FOR NICKLINHansard 30 May 2001SITTING HOURS; ORDER OF BUSINESSMr WELLINGTON (Nicklin—Ind) (11.34 a.m.): I wish to speak to this motion. Today, within onehour, we saw suggested sitting days for the rest of this year changed. ...
Speech byPETER WELLINGTONMEMBER FOR NICKLINHansard 30 May 2001TRANSPORT INFRASTRUCTURE AND ANOTHER ACT AMENDMENT BILLMr WELLINGTON (Nicklin—Ind) (9.29 p.m.): I rise to participate in the debate on the TransportInfrastructure Act 1994 and the Transport ...
Speech byHon. R. WELFORDMEMBER FOR EVERTONHansard 6 December 2001FREEDOM OF INFORMATION AMENDMENT REGULATION [No. 1] 2001Hon. R. J. WELFORD (Everton—ALP) (Attorney-General and Minister for Justice) (6.15 p.m.), inreply: I thank all honourable members for ...
Speech byHon. R. WELFORDMEMBER FOR EVERTONHansard 11 December 2001CO-OPERATIVE SCHEMES (ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS) BILLHon. R. J. WELFORD (Everton—ALP) (Attorney-General and Minister for Justice) (12.56 p.m.),in reply: I thank the opposition for its support, ...
Speech byHon. R. WELFORDMEMBER FOR EVERTONHansard 13 December 2001MINISTERIAL STATEMENTElectoral ReformsHon. R. J. WELFORD (Everton—ALP) (Attorney-General and Minister for Justice) (9.54 a.m.), byleave: I am taking the opportunity today to set out our ...
Speech byRONAN LEEMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 5 April 2001FIRST SPEECHMr LEE (Indooroopilly—ALP) (3.27 p.m.): Mr Deputy Speaker, may I first congratulate you onyour re-election to your office of Chairman of Committees. I would like to begin my first ...
Speech byRONAN LEEMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 1 May 2001BANK BRANCH CLOSURESMr LEE (Indooroopilly—ALP) (7.17 p.m.): Early last year, when the Commonwealth Bankpartook in the biggest takeover in Australian corporate history—the $7.5 billion takeover of the ...
Speech byRONAN LEEMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 16 May 2001POLICE POWERS AND RESPONSIBILITIES AND ANOTHER ACT AMENDMENT BILLMr LEE (Indooroopilly—ALP) (12.03 p.m.): It is my great pleasure to rise in support of the PolicePowers and Responsibilities and ...
Speech byRONAN LEEMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 22 June 2001BUDGET DEBATE 2001Mr LEE (Indooroopilly—ALP) (3.14 p.m.): It is a great pleasure for me to rise in support of sucha great budget. I say this as someone who, unlike most of the opposition, has not ...
Speech byRONAN LEEMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 1 August 2001TIGER 11 SOCCER TEAMMr LEE (Indooroopilly—ALP) (7.22 p.m.): I echo the previous member's respect for theAustralian value of giving people a fair go. I wish to share a wonderful story of how my ...
Speech byRONAN LEEMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 11 September 2001EDUCATION [ACCREDITATION OF NON-STATE SCHOOLS] BILLMr LEE (Indooroopilly—ALP) (4.43 p.m.): It is an absolute pleasure, as a member of theminister's education legislative committee, to rise in ...
Speech byRONAN LEEMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 29 November 2001INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS AMENDMENT BILLMr LEE (Indooroopilly—ALP) (3.15 p.m.): It is a great pleasure to rise in support of the IndustrialRelations Amendment Bill 2001. I agree 100 per cent with ...
Speech byRONAN LEEMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 4 December 2001RACING AND BETTING AMENDMENT BILL [No. 2]Mr LEE (Indooroopilly—ALP) (2.30 p.m.): The racing industry in Queensland is continuallyputting money back into our community. I would like to speak ...
Speech byRONAN LEEMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 4 December 2001NATURAL RESOURCES AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr LEE (Indooroopilly—ALP) (5.47 p.m.): It is a great pleasure to rise in support of the NaturalResources and Other Legislation Amendment ...
Speech byRONAN LEEMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 13 September 2001BIKE WEEK; UNIVERSITY OF QUEENSLAND RUGBY CLUBMr LEE (Indooroopilly—ALP) (7.10 p.m.): I draw the attention of the House to the upcomingBike Week, starting on 14 October. There are numerous ...
Speech byRONAN LEEMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 17 October 2001ANIMAL CARE AND PROTECTION BILLMr LEE (Indooroopilly—ALP) (12.51 p.m.): It is a very great honour to rise in support of theAnimal Care and Protection Bill 2001. At the outset, can I say that I ...
Speech byRONAN LEEMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 28 November 2001ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL [No. 2]Mr LEE (Indooroopilly—ALP) (9.35 p.m.) : Last year, the government introduced two importantpieces of legislation to facilitate ...
Speech byRONAN LEEMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 28 November 2001SOFT DRINKSMr LEE (Indooroopilly—ALP) (10.12 p.m.): I would like to draw to the attention of the House thedangers of excessive soft drink consumption. I believe that this is an issue that needs ...
Speech byRONAN LEEMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 30 May 2001ANTI-DISCRIMINATION AMENDMENT BILLMr LEE (Indooroopilly—ALP) (4 p.m.): It gives me great pleasure to rise in support of the Anti-Discrimination Amendment Bill. As may have been the case in other ...
Speech byRONAN LEEMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 30 May 2001BANKING SERVICESMr LEE (Indooroopilly—ALP) (12.49 a.m.): Last week a Sherwood resident brought to myattention yet another withdrawal of bank facilities from our community. After closing its branch ...
Speech byRONAN LEEMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 20 June 2001LEGACY TRUST FUND BILLMr LEE (Indooroopilly—ALP) (4.44 p.m.): I rise to enthusiastically support the Legacy TrustFund Bill 2001.An honourable member: Enthusiastically? You don't look enthusiastic. ...
Speech byHon. R. WELFORDMEMBER FOR EVERTONHansard 5 December 2001FOUR-YEAR PARLIAMENTARY TERMSHon. R. J. WELFORD (Everton—ALP) (Attorney-General and Minister for Justice) (6.40 p.m.): Aslong as I have been in this parliament, I know of no other time in the ...
Speech byHon. R. WELFORDMEMBER FOR EVERTONHansard 6 December 2001GUARDIANSHIP AND ADMINISTRATION AND OTHER ACTS AMENDMENT BILLHon. R. J. WELFORD (Everton—ALP) (Attorney-General and Minister for Justice) (2.41 p.m.), inreply: I thank honourable members for ...
Speech byHon. R. WELFORDMEMBER FOR EVERTONHansard 6 December 2001PENALTIES AND SENTENCES [NON-CONTACT ORDERS] AMENDMENT BILLHon. R. J. WELFORD (Everton—ALP) (Attorney-General and Minister for Justice) (12.23 p.m.),in reply: I thank all members for their ...
Speech byRONAN LEEMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 21 June 2001REFUGEESMr LEE (Indooroopilly—ALP) (12.07 a.m.): 2001 years ago, a family of Middle Eastern refugeesfled persecution in their own country and lived for a time in Egypt. Very little is known of the ...
Speech byRONAN LEEMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 16 May 2001DOG BAITINGMr LEE (Indooroopilly—ALP) (7.21 p.m.): I wish to bring to the attention of the House a veryserious matter that has arisen in my electorate. Four weeks ago I received a letter from a ...
Speech byMr TERRY SULLIVANMEMBER FOR STAFFORDHansard 3 May 2001ADDRESS IN REPLYMr TERRY SULLIVAN (Stafford—ALP) (4.03 p.m.): In rising to speak in the Address in Replydebate, I firstly acknowledge the traditional owners of the land on which parliament stands ...
Speech byMr TERRY SULLIVANMEMBER FOR STAFFORDHansard 3 May 2001TOBACCO AND OTHER SMOKING PRODUCTS [PREVENTION OF SUPPLY TO CHILDREN]AMENDMENT BILLMr TERRY SULLIVAN (Stafford—ALP) (5.46 p.m.): I rise to support the bill before the House.On 16 October 2000, the ...
Speech byMr TERRY SULLIVANMEMBER FOR STAFFORDHansard 30 May 2001SITTING HOURS; ORDER OF BUSINESSMr TERRY SULLIVAN (Stafford—ALP) (11.51 a.m.): The whole issue revolves around theinvolvement of opposition and crossbench members. I am surprised that Mr Lingard ...
Speech byMr TERRY SULLIVANMEMBER FOR STAFFORDHansard 31 May 2001PUBLIC TRANSPORTMr TERRY SULLIVAN (Stafford—ALP) (7.40 p.m.): One of the great challenges facing modernsociety is the growth in traffic congestion associated with population growth. Queensland, ...
Speech byMr TERRY SULLIVANMEMBER FOR STAFFORDHansard 20 June 2001ASSAULTS ON WOMEN, STAFFORD ELECTORATEMr TERRY SULLIVAN (Stafford—ALP) (11.35 p.m.): In recent months there have been anumber of attacks on women in the Stafford area, some very close to my ...
Speech byHon. T. M. MACKENROTHMEMBER FOR CHATSWORTHHansard 7 November 2001DUTIES BILLHon. T. M. MACKENROTH (Chatsworth—ALP) (Deputy Premier, Treasurer and Minister forSport) (11.30 a.m.), in reply: I rise to answer the issues raised in the second reading ...
Speech byHon. T. M. MACKENROTHMEMBER FOR CHATSWORTHHansard 7 November 2001TAXATION ADMINISTRATION BILLHon. T. M. MACKENROTH (Chatsworth—ALP) (Deputy Premier, Treasurer and Minister forSport) (12.57 p.m.), in reply: I thank the Leader of the Opposition and ...
Speech byHon. T. M. MACKENROTHMEMBER FOR CHATSWORTHHansard 8 November 2001ELECTRICITY LEGISLATION AMENDMENT AND REPEAL BILLHon. T. M. MACKENROTH (Chatsworth—ALP) (Deputy Premier, Treasurer and Minister forSport) (11.35 a.m.): I move—That the bill be now read ...
Speech byHon. T. M. MACKENROTHMEMBER FOR CHATSWORTHHansard 8 November 2001MAJOR SPORTS FACILITIES BILLHon. T. M. MACKENROTH (Chatsworth—ALP) (Deputy Premier, Treasurer and Minister forSport) (11.38 a.m.): I move—That the bill be now read a second time.The ...
Speech byHon. T. M. MACKENROTHMEMBER FOR CHATSWORTHHansard 9 November 2001MINISTERIAL STATEMENTQueensland ClubsHon. T. M. MACKENROTH (Chatsworth—ALP) (Deputy Premier, Treasurer and Minister forSport) (9.41 a.m.), by leave: Queensland clubs are an important ...
Speech byHon. T. M. MACKENROTHMEMBER FOR CHATSWORTHHansard 17 October 2001DUTIES BILLHon. T. M. MACKENROTH (Chatsworth—ALP) (Deputy Premier, Treasurer and Minister forSport) (11.34 a.m.), by leave, without notice: I move—That leave be granted to bring in a ...
Speech byHon. T. M. MACKENROTHMEMBER FOR CHATSWORTHHansard 17 October 2001MOTOR ACCIDENT INSURANCE AMENDMENT BILLHon. T. M. MACKENROTH (Chatsworth—ALP) (Deputy Premier, Treasurer and Minister forSport) (11.36 a.m.), by leave, without notice: I move—That ...
Speech byHon. T. M. MACKENROTHMEMBER FOR CHATSWORTHHansard 17 October 2001MINISTERIAL STATEMENTHonda Indy 300Hon. T. M. MACKENROTH (Chatsworth—ALP) (Deputy Premier, Treasurer and Minister forSport) (9.47 a.m.), by leave: Next week Queensland's premier motor ...
Speech byHon. T. M. MACKENROTHMEMBER FOR CHATSWORTHHansard 18 October 2001BRISBANE CASINO AGREEMENT AMENDMENT BILLHon. T. M. MACKENROTH (Chatsworth—ALP) (Deputy Premier, Treasurer and Minister forSport) (11.30 a.m.): I move—That the bill be now read a second ...
Speech byHon. T. M. MACKENROTHMEMBER FOR CHATSWORTHHansard 30 October 2001MINISTERIAL STATEMENTHonda Indy 300Hon. T. M. MACKENROTH (Chatsworth—ALP) (Deputy Premier, Treasurer and Minister forSport) (9.52 a.m.), by leave: The 2001 Honda Indy 300 has been ...
Speech byHon. T. M. MACKENROTHMEMBER FOR CHATSWORTHHansard 30 October 2001APPROPRIATION BILL (No. 2)Hon. T. M. MACKENROTH (Chatsworth—ALP) (Deputy Premier, Treasurer and Minister forSport) (12.32 p.m.): I move—That the bill be now read a second time.I rise ...
Speech byHon. T. M. MACKENROTHMEMBER FOR CHATSWORTHHansard 30 October 2001APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL (No. 2)Hon. T. M. MACKENROTH (Chatsworth—ALP) (Deputy Premier, Treasurer and Minister forSport) (12.34 p.m.): I move—That the bill be now read a second ...
Speech byHon. T. M. MACKENROTHMEMBER FOR CHATSWORTHHansard 28 November 2001APPROPRIATION BILL [No. 2]; APPROPRIATION [PARLIAMENT] BILL [No. 2]Hon. T. M. MACKENROTH (Chatsworth—ALP) (Deputy Premier, Treasurer and Minister forSport) (5.49 p.m.), in reply: I ...
Speech byHon. T. M. MACKENROTHMEMBER FOR CHATSWORTHHansard 5 December 2001MINISTERIAL STATEMENTCommonwealth-State FundingHon. T. M. MACKENROTH (Chatsworth—ALP) (Deputy Premier, Treasurer and Minister forSport) (9.48 a.m.), by leave: Last week the Treasurers ...
Speech byHon. T. M. MACKENROTHMEMBER FOR CHATSWORTHHansard 11 December 2001MINISTERIAL STATEMENTPriorities in Progress ReportHon. T. M. MACKENROTH (Chatsworth—ALP) (Deputy Premier, Treasurer and Minister forSport) (9.45 a.m.), by leave: As required under the ...
Speech byMr TERRY SULLIVANMEMBER FOR CHERMSIDEHansard 22 March 20012001 QUEENSLAND ELECTION; RYAN BY-ELECTIONMr TERRY SULLIVAN (Stafford—ALP) (6.45 p.m.): I am proud to rise in the 50th QueenslandParliament in this year of the Centenary of Federation as a ...
Speech byMr TERRY SULLIVANMEMBER FOR STAFFORDHansard 5 April 2001HOLY SPIRIT NORTHSIDE HOSPITALMr TERRY SULLIVAN (Stafford—ALP) (10.23 a.m.): On Monday morning, it was my pleasure tovisit, with the member for Aspley and the member for Clayfield, the almost ...
Speech byHon. T. M. MACKENROTHMEMBER FOR CHATSWORTHHansard 27 November 2001GAS AMENDMENT BILL [No. 2]Hon. T. M. MACKENROTH (Chatsworth—ALP) (Deputy Premier, Treasurer and Minister forSport) (11.27 p.m.), in reply: I thank the members for their contributions ...
Speech byHon. T. M. MACKENROTHMEMBER FOR CHATSWORTHHansard 27 November 2001MAJOR SPORTS FACILITIES BILLHon. T. M. MACKENROTH (Chatsworth—ALP) (Deputy Premier, Treasurer and Minister forSport) (12.36 a.m.), in reply: I thank all members for their contributions ...
Speech byHon. T. M. MACKENROTHMEMBER FOR CHATSWORTHHansard 28 November 2001MOTOR ACCIDENT INSURANCE AMENDMENT BILLHon. T. M. MACKENROTH (Chatsworth—ALP) (Deputy Premier, Treasurer and Minister forSport) (1.00 p.m.), in reply: I thank members for their ...
Speech byHon. T. M. MACKENROTHMEMBER FOR CHATSWORTHHansard 17 October 2001TAXATION ADMINISTRATION BILLHon. T. M. MACKENROTH (Chatsworth—ALP) (Deputy Premier, Treasurer and Minister forSport) (11.32 a.m.), by leave, without notice: I move—That leave be ...
Speech byHon. T. M. MACKENROTHMEMBER FOR CHATSWORTHHansard 30 October 2001GAS AMENDMENT BILL (No. 2)Hon. T. M. MACKENROTH (Chatsworth—ALP) (Deputy Premier, Treasurer and Minister forSport) (12.36 p.m.): I move—That the bill be now read a second time.The ...
Speech byHon. T. M. MACKENROTHMEMBER FOR CHATSWORTHHansard 27 November 2001ELECTRICITY LEGISLATION AMENDMENT AND REPEAL BILLHon. T. M. MACKENROTH (Chatsworth—ALP) (Deputy Premier, Treasurer and Minister forSport) (10.48 p.m.), in reply: I thank all members ...
Speech byHon. T. M. MACKENROTHMEMBER FOR CHATSWORTHHansard 28 November 2001BRISBANE CASINO AGREEMENT AMENDMENT BILLHon. T. M. MACKENROTH (Chatsworth—ALP) (Deputy Premier, Treasurer and Minister forSport) (3.10 p.m.), in reply: The area of exemption from those ...
Speech byWARREN PITTMEMBER FOR MULGRAVEHansard 20 June 2001PROSTITUTION AMENDMENT BILLMr PITT (Mulgrave—ALP) (9.53 p.m.): Prostitution has been with us since the beginning ofhumankind and I have no doubt it will remain while human habitation of the planet ...
Speech byWARREN PITTMEMBER FOR MULGRAVEHansard 21 June 2001BUDGET DEBATE 2001Mr PITT (Mulgrave—ALP) (10.46 p.m.): It gives me a great deal of satisfaction as the memberfor Mulgrave to contribute to the debate on the Appropriation Bill 2001. To say that the ...
Speech byWARREN PITTMEMBER FOR MULGRAVEHansard 31 July 2001PARONELLA PARKMr PITT (Mulgrave—ALP) (6.44 p.m.): I rise to acknowledge the remarkable achievements ofMark and Judy Evans and their staff at Paronella Park, Innisfail. Paronella Park was formally ...
Speech byWARREN PITTMEMBER FOR MULGRAVEHansard 8 August 2001FORESTRY AND LAND TITLE AMENDMENT BILLMr PITT (Mulgrave—ALP) (4.22 p.m.): I rise to support the Forestry and Land Title AmendmentBill 2001. I cannot accept the less than optimistic view put forward ...
Speech byWARREN PITTMEMBER FOR MULGRAVEHansard 17 October 2001ANIMAL CARE AND PROTECTION BILLMr PITT (Mulgrave—ALP) (4.20 p.m.): The relationship between humans and domesticatedanimals spans thousands of years of human existence. However, this relationship, ...
Speech byHon. V. LESTERMEMBER FOR KEPPELHansard 31 October 2001FREEDOM OF INFORMATION; SECRET STATEHon. V. P. LESTER (Keppel—NPA) (6.34 p.m.): The member for Hervey Bay made variouscomments about some people who might have done the wrong thing when we were ...
Speech byHon. V. LESTERMEMBER FOR KEPPELHansard 8 November 2001EMERGENCY SERVICES LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLHon. V. P. LESTER (Keppel—NPA) (4.38 p.m.): The purpose of this bill is to remove thestatutory authority status of both the QAS and the QFRA. I suggest ...
Speech byHon. V. LESTERMEMBER FOR KEPPELHansard 9 November 2001HEALTH LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLHon. V. P. LESTER (Keppel—NPA) (2.50 p.m.): I rise to outline a few concerns I have with theHealth Legislation Amendment Bill. The first relates to sausage sizzles ...
Speech byHon. V. LESTERMEMBER FOR KEPPELHansard 28 November 2001FRASER ISLANDHon. V. P. LESTER (Keppel—NPA) (6.08 p.m.): I rise to strongly support and second the motionput before the House. As we have heard the member for Toowoomba South say, Fraser Island ...
Speech byHon. V. LESTERMEMBER FOR KEPPELHansard 28 November 2001ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL (No. 2)Hon. V. P. LESTER (Keppel—NPA) (8.53 p.m.): I rise to speak on the Environmental ProtectionLegislation Amendment Bill (No. 2) 2001. I ...
Speech byHon. V. LESTERMEMBER FOR KEPPELHansard 28 November 2001INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS AMENDMENT BILLHon. V. P. LESTER (Keppel—NPA) (9.41 p.m.): I rise to speak to the Industrial RelationsAmendment Bill 2001. I want to preface my comments with the statement ...
Speech byHon. V. LESTERMEMBER FOR KEPPELHansard 29 November 2001KEPPEL SANDS BOAT RAMP; ROAD FUNDINGHon. V. P. LESTER (Keppel—NPA) (7.13 p.m.): Tonight I raise the issue of the Keppel Sandsboat ramp. This boat ramp has been promised over time and we were ...
Speech byHon. V. LESTERMEMBER FOR KEPPELHansard 4 December 2001FRASER ISLANDHon. V. P. LESTER (Keppel—NPA) (10.28 a.m.): Last week in this parliament we saw animportant debate on the World Heritage area, Fraser Island. We also saw the complete failure ...
Speech byHon. V. LESTERMEMBER FOR KEPPELHansard 13 December 2001NATIONAL TRUST OF QUEENSLAND AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLHon. V. P. LESTER (Keppel—NPA) (11.37 a.m.): I rise to speak on the National Trust ofQueensland and Other Legislation Amendment ...
Speech byWARREN PITTMEMBER FOR MULGRAVEHansard 1 May 2001SUGAR INDUSTRYMr PITT (Mulgrave—ALP) (11.50 a.m.): There is something ironic about the member forMulgrave rising in this chamber to speak to the issue of cane grub infestation of Queensland's ...
Speech byWARREN PITTMEMBER FOR MULGRAVEHansard 3 May 2001ADDRESS IN REPLYMr PITT (Mulgrave—ALP) (12.08 p.m.): I welcome the opportunity to participate in this Addressin Reply debate marking the opening of the 50th Parliament of the state of Queensland. It ...
Speech byWARREN PITTMEMBER FOR MULGRAVEHansard 15 May 2001YARRABAH SEAHAWKSMr PITT (Mulgrave—ALP) (8.42 p.m.): On Sunday, 29 April 2001 the people of the Yarrabahcommunity realised a dream they had nurtured for nearly 25 years. On that day they hosted ...
Speech byWARREN PITTMEMBER FOR MULGRAVEHansard 16 May 2001CORRECTIVE SERVICES AMENDMENT BILLMr PITT (Mulgrave—ALP) (11.39 a.m.): I rise to speak on the Corrective Services AmendmentBill 2001. This bill provides for some important initiatives additional to ...
Speech byWARREN PITTMEMBER FOR MULGRAVEHansard 16 May 2001POLICE POWERS AND RESPONSIBILITIES AND ANOTHER ACT AMENDMENT BILLMr PITT (Mulgrave—ALP) (12.30 p.m.): I am pleased to have the opportunity to make a briefcontribution to the Police Powers and ...
Speech byWARREN PITTMEMBER FOR MULGRAVEHansard 29 May 2001POLICE SERVICE ADMINISTRATION AND MISCONDUCT TRIBUNALS AMENDMENT BILLMr PITT (Mulgrave—ALP) (10.35 p.m.): I also have pleasure in speaking in support of the PoliceService Administration and Misconduct ...
Speech byWARREN PITTMEMBER FOR MULGRAVEHansard 29 May 2001SEATBELTS ON BUSES; CAIRNS WETLAND PROJECTMr PITT (Mulgrave—ALP) (11.30 p.m.): Tonight I wish to raise two issues. The first of theserelates to the public debate in respect to the safety of ...
Speech byWARREN PITTMEMBER FOR MULGRAVEHansard 19 June 2001RURAL QUEENSLAND; PRESENTING THE WET TROPICS PROGRAMMr PITT (Mulgrave—ALP) (12.13 p.m.): Like many other members who represent ruralelectorates, I have been vocal in pressing the need for action to ...
Speech byHon. V. LESTERMEMBER FOR KEPPELHansard 11 December 2001NERIMBERA QUARRYHon. V. P. LESTER (Keppel—NPA) (12.21 p.m.): This morning I tabled a petition dealing withissues at the Nerimbera quarry and the concerns people have in that regard. I have been ...
Speech byHon. V. LESTERMEMBER FOR KEPPELHansard 12 December 2001REVOCATION OF MARINE PARK AREASHon. V. P. LESTER (Keppel—NPA) (5.44 p.m.): Usually when we have a revocation before theparliament it is always an issue that everybody is in complete agreement on ...
Speech byHon. V. LESTERMEMBER FOR KEPPELHansard 12 & 13 December 2001REVOCATION OF MARINE PARK AREASHon. V. P. LESTER (Keppel—NPA) (5.44 p.m.): Usually when we have a revocation before theparliament it is always an issue that everybody is in complete ...
Speech byHon. V. LESTERMEMBER FOR KEPPELHansard 1 August 2001APPROPRIATION BILLS—ESTIMATES COMMITTEE AHon. V. P. LESTER (Keppel—NPA) (12.52 p.m.): All members should be very proud torepresent the people of Queensland. It is because of their decision that we ...
Speech byHon. V. LESTERMEMBER FOR KEPPELHansard 1 August 2001APPROPRIATION BILLS—ESTIMATES COMMITTEE BHon. V. P. LESTER (Keppel—NPA) (4.42 p.m.): I firstly convey my appreciation becauseconstruction of the North Rockhampton Police Station has commenced. This ...
Speech byHon. V. LESTERMEMBER FOR KEPPELHansard 9 August 2001AUSTRALIAN MAGNESIUM CORPORATIONHon. V. P. LESTER (Keppel—NPA) (5.43 p.m.): I want to sincerely congratulate the state andfederal governments on the role that they have played in providing $100 ...
Speech byHon. V. LESTERMEMBER FOR KEPPELHansard 11 September 2001NORTH KEPPEL ISLAND ENVIRONMENT EDUCATION CENTREHon. V. P. LESTER (Keppel—NPA) (7.13 p.m.): Let me congratulate the staff, their helpers andall who run the North Keppel Island Environment ...
Speech byHon. V. LESTERMEMBER FOR KEPPELHansard 13 September 2001VALUERS REGISTRATION AMENDMENT BILLHon. V. P. LESTER (Keppel—NPA) (6.26 p.m.): I rise to speak to the Valuers RegistrationAmendment Bill. It is good that this bill has finally come before the ...
Speech byHon. V. LESTERMEMBER FOR KEPPELHansard 16 October 2001MOTION OF CONDOLENCEHon. W. A. M. Gunn, AM; Hon. Sir W. E. Knox, KTB, KStJHon. V. P. LESTER (Keppel—NPA) (10.18 a.m.): I first heard of Bill Gunn when I heard on thenews that a gentleman from an ...
Speech byHon. V. LESTERMEMBER FOR KEPPELHansard 4 December 2001COASTAL PROTECTION AND MANAGEMENT AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLHon. V. P. LESTER (Keppel—NPA) (6.05 p.m.): I have to say that I am a little disappointed andsomewhat disgusted that neither ...
Speech byHon. V. LESTERMEMBER FOR KEPPELHansard 18 October 2001WORKCOVER QUEENSLAND AMENDMENT BILLHon. V. P. LESTER (Keppel—NPA) (12.38 p.m.): The WorkCover Queensland Amendment Billis yet another example of the Labor Party's inability to learn from its past ...
Speech byHon. V. LESTERMEMBER FOR KEPPELHansard 31 July 2001GAMING MACHINE AMENDMENT BILLHon. V. P. LESTER (Keppel—NPA) (3.44 p.m.): I rise to speak on the Gaming MachineAmendment Bill. I have to say at the outset that I do not believe that the pub tax ...
Speech byKERRY SHINEMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA NORTHHansard 7 November 2001WATER AMENDMENT BILLMr SHINE (Toowoomba North—ALP) (10.41 p.m.): I rise to speak in support of this bill. Theamendments proposed to the Water Act have come about as a result of internal ...
Speech byKERRY SHINEMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA NORTHHansard 8 November 2001PROSTITUTION AMENDMENT BILLMr SHINE (Toowoomba North—ALP) (10.07 p.m.): I was quite amazed by the comment of thehonourable member for Caloundra that the Planning and Environment Court is a ...
Speech byHon. K. LINGARDMEMBER FOR BEAUDESERTHansard 3 April 2001SCHOOL BUSESHon. K. R. LINGARD (Beaudesert—NPA) (10.19 a.m.): One of the greatest farces we have seenover the last six months is the government's attitude towards the problem of students ...
Speech byHon. K. LINGARDMEMBER FOR BEAUDESERTHansard 3 April 2001ADDRESS IN REPLYHon. K. R. LINGARD (Beaudesert—NPA) (3.48 p.m.): Firstly, I convey my allegiance and theallegiance of my electorate to Her Majesty. I am now the last of the 1983 group that came ...
Speech byHon. K. LINGARDMEMBER FOR BEAUDESERTHansard 4 April 2001DRUG STRATEGYHon. K. R. LINGARD (Beaudesert—NPA) (6.46 p.m.): Drug use by our youth has become sucha massive problem that we have all been forced to change our preconceived attitudes towards ...
Speech byHon. K. LINGARDMEMBER FOR BEAUDESERTHansard 4 April 2001STATE SCHOOLS, POLITICAL MATERIALHon. K. R. LINGARD (Beaudesert—NPA) (7.12 p.m.): On Thursday, 22 March the member forRobina asked the Minister for Education why she did not stop the Queensland ...
Speech byHon. K. LINGARDMEMBER FOR BEAUDESERTHansard 1 May 2001BOYSTOWNHon. K. R. LINGARD (Beaudesert—NPA) (12.15 p.m.): I have continually expressed my concernabout the way in which BoysTown at Beaudesert has been downgraded by the ALP. I am talking ...
Speech byHon. K. LINGARDMEMBER FOR BEAUDESERTHansard 1 May 2001PARLIAMENTARY COMMITTEES AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE AMENDMENT BILLHon. K. R. LINGARD (Beaudesert—NPA) (2.40 p.m.): The member for Cleveland referred to the66 ALP members of the parliament, and the ...
Speech byHon. K. LINGARDMEMBER FOR BEAUDESERTHansard 16 May 2001POKER MACHINE TAXHon. K. R. LINGARD (Beaudesert—NPA) (7.01 p.m.): Two very important groups in the hotelindustry have been affected by the new poker machine tax. Of course, the first group ...
Speech byMrs J. SHELDONMEMBER FOR CALOUNDRAHansard 8 November 2001PROSTITUTION AMENDMENT BILLMrs SHELDON (Caloundra—Lib) (9.53 p.m.): I would like to contribute to the debate on thisProstitution Amendment Bill and say that I personally have some grave ...
Speech byMrs J. SHELDONMEMBER FOR CALOUNDRAHansard 27 November 2001CONSTITUTION OF QUEENSLAND; PARLIAMENT OF QUEENSLAND BILLMrs SHELDON (Caloundra—Lib) (3.37 p.m.): The Constitution of Queensland 2001 and theParliament of Queensland Bill 2001 revise, of ...
Speech byMrs J. SHELDONMEMBER FOR CALOUNDRAHansard 28 November 2001CALOUNDRA DENTAL CLINICMrs SHELDON (Caloundra—Lib) (10.22 a.m.): I again bring to the attention of the House theappalling lack of service at the Caloundra Dental Clinic. I shall name a few of ...
Speech byMrs J. SHELDONMEMBER FOR CALOUNDRAHansard 29 November 2001INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS AMENDMENT BILLMrs SHELDON (Caloundra—Lib) (11.55 a.m.): I rise to contribute to the debate on the IndustrialRelations Amendment Bill 2001 which deals with a range of ...
Speech byMrs J. SHELDONMEMBER FOR CALOUNDRAHansard 4 December 2001RACING AND BETTING AMENDMENT BILL [No. 2]Mrs SHELDON (Caloundra—Lib) (3.39 p.m.): In contributing to this debate today I would like todraw particular attention to the race club in my electorate ...
Speech byMrs J. SHELDONMEMBER FOR CALOUNDRAHansard 5 December 2001COASTAL PROTECTION AND MANAGEMENT AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMrs SHELDON (Caloundra—Lib) (12.50 p.m.): I rise to contribute to debate on the CoastalProtection and Management and Other ...
Speech byHon. K. LINGARDMEMBER FOR BEAUDESERTHansard 30 May 2001TRAVELLER ACCOMMODATION PROVIDERS (LIABILITY) BILLHon. K. R. LINGARD (Beaudesert—NPA) (10.09 p.m.): I apologise for the absence of themember for Maroochydore, who has taken ill. I will replace ...
Speech byHon. K. LINGARDMEMBER FOR BEAUDESERTHansard 30 May 2001RACIAL AND RELIGIOUS OFFENCES BILLHon. K. R. LINGARD (Beaudesert—NPA) (11.48 p.m.): There might have been a difference ofopinion between the Leader of the House and me this morning about whether ...
Speech byHon. K. LINGARDMEMBER FOR BEAUDESERTHansard 20 June 2001LANG PARKHon. K. R. LINGARD (Beaudesert—NPA) (6.21 p.m.): It is quite amazing that this governmenthas got itself into the problem that it has. I am sure that some of the backbenchers must be ...
Speech byHon. K. LINGARDMEMBER FOR BEAUDESERTHansard 21 June 2001AUS NORTH QUEENSLAND UNIVERSITY GAMESHon. K. R. LINGARD (Beaudesert—NPA) (10.22 a.m.): Over the next few weeks and months,Queensland will receive a feast of sporting events, including the ...
Speech byHon. K. LINGARDMEMBER FOR BEAUDESERTHansard 21 June 2001BUDGET DEBATE 2001Hon. K. R. LINGARD (Beaudesert—NPA) (4.00 p.m.): One of the groups that has been mostcontroversial in the area of Beaudesert has been the Beaudesert Bus Action Committee, ...
Speech byHon. K. LINGARDMEMBER FOR BEAUDESERTHansard 31 July 2001APPRENTICESHIPS AND TRAINEESHIPSHon. K. R. LINGARD (Beaudesert—NPA) (12.21 p.m.): The public of Queensland are beingdeceived by the Beattie ALP government's call of jobs, jobs, jobs. The ...
Speech byHon. K. LINGARDMEMBER FOR BEAUDESERTHansard 1 August 2001APPROPRIATION BILLS—ESTIMATES COMMITTEE CHon. K. R. LINGARD (Beaudesert—NPA) (5.43 p.m.): I noted the altercation between theMinister for Transport and the Deputy Leader of the Opposition. On ...
Speech byHon. K. LINGARDMEMBER FOR BEAUDESERTHansard 2 August 2001APPROPRIATION BILLS [ESTIMATES COMMITTEE F]Hon. K. R. LINGARD (Beaudesert—NPA) (3.06 p.m.): On behalf of opposition members, I thankall staff of Estimates Committee F for their organisational ...
Speech byKERRY SHINEMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA NORTHHansard 17 October 2001ELECTORAL [TRAVELLERS' ADVANCE VOTES] AMENDMENT BILLMr SHINE (Toowoomba North—ALP) (9.06 p.m.): According to the speaker's list for this debate Iwas to follow the honourable member for ...
Speech byKERRY SHINEMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA NORTHHansard 17 October 2001ANIMAL CARE AND PROTECTION BILLMr SHINE (Toowoomba North—ALP) (3.10 p.m.): It is indeed pleasing to know that the NationalParty and the Liberal Party—formerly the coalition—support this ...
Speech byKERRY SHINEMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA NORTHHansard 18 October 2001LAW REFORM (CONTRIBUTORY NEGLIGENCE) AMENDMENT BILLMr SHINE (Toowoomba North—ALP) (11.48 a.m.): I rise to support the Law Reform(Contributory Negligence) Amendment Bill before the House, and ...
Speech byKERRY SHINEMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA NORTHHansard 18 October 2001COMMONWEALTH POWERS (FAMILY LAW—CHILDREN) AMENDMENT BILLMr SHINE (Toowoomba North—ALP) (12.18 p.m.): I am pleased to learn that on this occasionthe National Party opposition will be ...
Speech byKERRY SHINEMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA NORTHHansard 18 October 2001WORKCOVER QUEENSLAND AMENDMENT BILLMr SHINE (Toowoomba North—ALP) (3.54 p.m.): At the outset I express my disappointment atsome comments made by members opposite, particularly the member for ...
Speech byHon. K. LINGARDMEMBER FOR BEAUDESERTHansard 11 September 2001EDUCATION (ACCREDITATION OF NON-STATE SCHOOLS) BILLHon. K. R. LINGARD (Beaudesert—NPA) (3.12 p.m.): I would like to indicate the opposition'ssupport for the Education (Accreditation of ...
Speech byHon. K. LINGARDMEMBER FOR BEAUDESERTHansard 13 September 2001GAMING MACHINE AMENDMENT REGULATION (No. 1) 2001Disallowance of Statutory InstrumentHon. K. R. LINGARD (Beaudesert—NPA) (12.04 p.m.): I have pleasure in seconding the Leaderof the ...
Speech byHon. K. LINGARDMEMBER FOR BEAUDESERTHansard 8 November 2001PROSTITUTION AMENDMENT BILLHon. K. R. LINGARD (Beaudesert—NPA) (11.05 p.m.): It has been amazing to listen to thisdebate. There is no doubt that many members of the government must be ...
Speech byKERRY SHINEMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA NORTHHansard 30 October 2001RUSSELL MINING EQUIPMENTMr SHINE (Toowoomba North—ALP) (12.25 p.m.): It is with great pleasure that I rise to speak inthis debate. I foreshadow that during this speech I will make an ...
Speech byKERRY SHINEMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA NORTHHansard 30 October 2001CRIME AND MISCONDUCT BILLMr SHINE (Toowoomba North—ALP) (5.40 p.m.): The Crime and Misconduct Bill before theHouse represents, if you like, a complete overhaul of previous legislation put in ...
Speech byHon. K. LINGARDMEMBER FOR BEAUDESERTHansard 8 August 2001FLAGSTONE HIGH SCHOOLHon. K. R. LINGARD (Beaudesert—NPA) (10.26 a.m.): The government has decided to build atnew high school at Flagstone to start in 2002. For any community this should be a ...
Speech byHon. K. LINGARDMEMBER FOR BEAUDESERTHansard 8 August 2001MINISTER FOR POLICE AND CORRECTIVE SERVICESHon. K. R. LINGARD (Beaudesert—NPA) (6.35 p.m.): First of all, I express my concern that thisparliament has once again allowed a motion to be amended ...
Speech byHon. K. LINGARDMEMBER FOR BEAUDESERTHansard 11 September 2001STATE PATROL TRAFFIC DIVISIONHon. K. R. LINGARD (Beaudesert—NPA) (12.01 p.m.): It is disappointing that two weeks afternotifying four ministers of a very serious problem in employment and ...
Speech byHon. K. LINGARDMEMBER FOR BEAUDESERTHansard 30 May 2001SITTING HOURS; ORDER OF BUSINESSHon. K. R. LINGARD (Beaudesert—NPA) (11.30 a.m.), continuing: Before question time I wastalking about the fact that, as a matter of courtesy, it has always been ...
Speech byKERRY SHINEMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA NORTHHansard 16 October 2001AGED CARE Mr SHINE (Toowoomba North—ALP) (7.12 p.m.): For many residents in Toowoomba there isalarming concern over the state of the aged care system in Toowoomba. Mr Howard and the ...
Speech byMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard 30 October 2001DIESEL FUEL REBATE SCHEME Mrs LIZ CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—Ind) (12.20 p.m.): I rise to speak on behalf of a group ofbusinesspeople in my electorate—the small to medium earthmoving companies ...
Speech byMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard 30 October 2001CRIME AND MISCONDUCT BILLMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—Ind) (5.06 p.m.): I rise to speak to this legislation for anumber of reasons, but particularly because the creation of the two ...
Speech byMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard 1 November 2001FREEDOM OF INFORMATION AMENDMENT BILLMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—Ind) (12.24 p.m.): In rising to speak to this Freedom ofInformation Amendment Bill, I acknowledge that back in its first ...
Speech byMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard 1 November 2001GLADSTONE RSL; FIREMANS BALLMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—Ind) (7.13 p.m.): I rise to pay tribute to a small group ofpeople who have worked tirelessly this year to maintain the RSL ...
Speech byMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard 8 November 2001PROSTITUTION AMENDMENT BILLMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—Ind) (12.45 a.m.): I rise to speak to the ProstitutionAmendment Bill and, like other speakers, I will be opposing it. Much of the ...
Speech byMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard 9 November 2001HEALTH LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—Ind) (2.34 p.m.): As has been previously said, this is alarge bill, although quite a number of the amendments are ...
Speech byMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard 27 November 2001CONSTITUTION OF QUEENSLAND; PARLIAMENT OF QUEENSLAND BILLMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—Ind) (3.54 p.m.): In rising to speak to this consolidation ofthe Constitution and parliamentary ...
Speech byMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard 27 November 2001TRANSPORT LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—Ind) (5.51 p.m.): In speaking to the Transport LegislationAmendment Bill, I wish to reaffirm the importance in my ...
Speech byMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard 9 August 2001CONSUMER CREDIT [QUEENSLAND] AMENDMENT BILLMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—Ind) (12.18 p.m.): Together with other members, I rise tosupport the Consumer Credit (Queensland) Amendment Bill and ...
Speech byMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard 11 September 2001EDUCATION [ACCREDITATION OF NON-STATE SCHOOLS] BILLMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—Ind) (3.56 p.m.): In rising to speak to the Education(Accreditation of Non-State Schools) Bill, I pass on ...
Speech byMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard 13 September 2001PROPERTY AGENTS AND MOTOR DEALERS AMENDMENT BILLMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—Ind) (4.21 p.m.): I rise to support this bill and tocongratulate the minister on the legislation. In common ...
Speech byMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard 13 September 2001VALUERS REGISTRATION AMENDMENT BILLMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—Ind) (6.45 p.m.): In rising to speak to this bill, I would haveto say that the only concerns that I have had expressed to ...
Speech byMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard 27 November 2001PCYC VOLUNTEERSMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—Ind) (12.56 a.m.): I rise to commend a group ofhardworking people in my electorate. The International Year of the Volunteer has been a ...
Speech byMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard 28 November 2001APPROPRIATION BILL [No. 2]; APPROPRIATION [PARLIAMENT] BILL [No. 2]Mrs LIZ CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—Ind) (4.12 p.m.): The Appropriation Bill (No. 2) and theAppropriation (Parliament) Bill ...
Speech byMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard 16 October 2001PRIMARY INDUSTRIES LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—Ind) (4.58 p.m.): In rising to speak to this bill, I pass on myappreciation to the minister for making his ...
Speech byMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard 16 October 2001RETRACTABLE NEEDLESMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—Ind) (6.58 p.m.): I have spoken previously about the needto introduce retractable syringes into high-risk areas, starting with the syringes ...
Speech byMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard 17 October 2001GLADSTONE HOSPITALMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—Ind) (10.23 a.m.): Concerns regarding the public healthsystem in Queensland continue to grow. Constituents in my electorate are concerned at ...
Speech byMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard 17 October 2001ANIMAL CARE AND PROTECTION BILLMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—Ind) (3.41 p.m.): In rising to speak to this bill I also pass onmy appreciation to the minister for the opportunity to be ...
Speech byMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard 7 November 2001OMBUDSMAN BILLMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—Ind) (3.14 p.m.): I rise to speak to this bill because of theimportant role that I believe the Ombudsman fulfils. In many instances, the ...
Speech byMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard 7 November 2001AMENDMENTS TO BILLSMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—Ind) (6.04 p.m.): I rise to second this motion. One of themost active responsibilities of the Scrutiny of Legislation Committee is the ...
Speech byMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard 7 November 2001YOUTH SUPPORT SERVICESMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—Ind) (2.40 a.m.): I rise to pay tribute to a group ofpredominantly volunteers who work with young people at risk. Roseberry House, which ...
Speech byMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard 8 November 2001EMERGENCY SERVICES LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—Ind) (4.27 p.m.): In rising to speak to this bill, Iacknowledge that as each government comes to power, it has a ...
Speech byMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard 17 October 2001ELECTORAL [TRAVELLERS' ADVANCE VOTES] AMENDMENT BILLMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—Ind) (9.05 p.m.): I speak to the Electoral (Travellers'Advance Votes) Amendment Bill as one who initially ...
Speech byMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard 18 October 2001WORKCOVER QUEENSLAND AMENDMENT BILLMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—Ind) (2.56 p.m.): I rise to speak to this bill and, in doing so,I commend the minister for it. From my experience, and it is ...
Speech byMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard 18 October 2001GENE TECHNOLOGY BILLMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—Ind) (6.16 p.m.): I acknowledge the content of the bill tothe extent of its safety mechanisms and its regulatory framework. However, I want ...
Speech byMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard 18 October 2001MR J. MANHKENMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—Ind) (7.18 p.m.): I rise to speak on behalf of an elderlyresident in my electorate. His problem is certainly not an unusual one. Mr Manhken was ...
Speech byMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard 27 November 2001ELECTRICITY LEGISLATION AMENDMENT AND REPEAL BILLMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—Ind) (10.34 p.m.): I rise to speak on the ElectricityLegislation Amendment and Repeal Bill because of the ...
Speech byMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard 27 November 2001GAS AMENDMENT BILL [No. 2]Mrs LIZ CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—Ind) (11.26 p.m.): Gas contestability for large users inQueensland is a developing concept. The greater use of gas as a cleaner ...
Speech byMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard 27 November 2001MAJOR SPORTS FACILITIES BILLMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—Ind) (12.33 a.m.): I rise to speak to this bill, perhaps alongsimilar lines to the comments by the member for Gregory. This bill ...
Speech byMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard 28 November 2001ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL [No. 2]Mrs LIZ CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—Ind) (9.11 p.m.): As our population increases and spreads,the placement and the processing of waste ...
Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 27 November 2001PUBLIC LIABILITY INSURANCEMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (11.30 a.m.): I have spokenin this parliament before about the serious problem we are facing in ...
Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 27 November 2001TRANSPORT LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (8.40 p.m.): I rise to speak tothe Transport Legislation Amendment Bill. I will raise a couple ...
Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 27 November 2001ELECTRICITY LEGISLATION AMENDMENT AND REPEAL BILLMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (10.11 p.m.): This is a veryimportant bill, as we will see when I speak about some ...
Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 27 November 2001GAS AMENDMENT BILL (No. 2)Mr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (11.05 p.m.): The NationalParty will be supporting the Gas Amendment Bill (No. 2) 2001. The objective of ...
Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 27 November 2001MAJOR SPORTS FACILITIES BILLMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (12.05 a.m.): The MajorSports Facilities Bill has two major components. The first is establishing the ...
Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 28 November 2001PLANE CRASH, TOOWOOMBAMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (10.26 a.m.): Following onthe statement by the Minister for Health, I thank her for her support of the staff ...
Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 28 November 2001MOTOR ACCIDENT INSURANCE AMENDMENT BILLMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (12.06 p.m.): The NationalParty will be supporting the Motor Accident Insurance Amendment ...
Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 28 November 2001BRISBANE CASINO AGREEMENT AMENDMENT BILLMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (2.57 p.m.): The Brisbane Casino AgreementAmendment Bill has about three major objectives. Firstly, it proposes to ...
Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 28 November 2001APPROPRIATION BILL (No. 2); APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL (No. 2)Mr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (3.16 p.m.): This is animportant time at which to consider the ...
Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 28 November 2001FRASER ISLANDMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (5.58 p.m.): I move—That this parliament recognises that the World Heritage Convention imposes on it a responsibility ...
Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 28 November 2001ELECTORAL (FRAUDULENT ACTIONS) AMENDMENT BILLMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (8.45 p.m.): I have pleasurein seconding this motion. I also thank the minister for ...
Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 29 November 2001SIR CHARLES HOLMMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition)(10.24 a.m.): Sir CharlesHolm, whose funeral service is being held today, was a great Queenslander. He began his ...
Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 4 December 2001FUEL PRICESMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (10.13 a.m.): On 14 June2000 the Premier issued a media statement announcing the establishment of a ministerial petrol ...
Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 7 November 2001BEATTIE GOVERNMENTMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (10.22 a.m.): The dangerousmajority that the Labor government has in Queensland is breeding unparalleled ...
Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 7 November 2001TAXATION ADMINISTRATION BILLMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (12.45 p.m.): The TaxationAdministration Bill follows on from the Duties Bill that the House has just ...
Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 7 November 2001OMBUDSMAN BILLMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (2.33 p.m.): In speaking tothis bill, I firstly want to say what an important role the Ombudsman plays in the way we ...
Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 7 November 2001WATER AMENDMENT BILLMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (10.46 p.m.): This is a veryimportant debate tonight because we are talking to a bill that will go down in ...
Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 8 November 2001PERFORMANCE OF PREMIERMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (10.23 a.m.): Yesterday wesaw a pathetic performance in the parliament by the Premier who was smarting from ...
Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 11 December 2001RECYCLED WASTE WATER Mr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (10.03 p.m.): I have spokenin this parliament many times about a very exciting project to bring recycled ...
Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 12 December 2001DISABILITY SERVICES FUNDINGMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (10.14 a.m.): This week wehave seen the release of yet another report from a government body that ...
Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 12 December 2001CENSURE OF MINISTER FOR HEALTHMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (6.00 p.m.): I move—That this House censures the Minister for Health for—condoning the mismanagement ...
Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 13 December 2001MEMBER FOR STAFFORDMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (10.24 a.m.): Last night wesaw the ultimate example of the unbridled arrogance of the Beattie Labor government ...
Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 13 December 2001VALEDICTORYMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (4.12 p.m.): I have greatpleasure at this important time of the year, coming into Christmas, in seconding the Premier's ...
Speech byMIKE REYNOLDSMEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLEHansard 22 March 2001MOTION OF CONDOLENCEDeath of Mr M. D. Hooper, MPHon. M. F. REYNOLDS (Townsville—ALP) (Minister for Emergency Services and MinisterAssisting the Premier in North Queensland) (9.44 a.m.): I join in ...
Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 4 December 2001RACING AND BETTING AMENDMENT BILL [No. 2]Mr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (3.13 p.m.): I rise to speak tothe Racing and Betting Amendment Bill (No. 2). Listening to ...
Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 5 December 2001ROYAL BRISBANE HOSPITAL, BONE MARROW TRANSPLANT UNITMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (10.27 a.m.): Yesterday, theopposition pointed out the appalling lack of ...
Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 6 December 2001ROYAL BRISBANE HOSPITAL, BONE MARROW TRANSPLANT UNITMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (10.10 a.m.): The Oppositionhas brought before this House the plight of people ...
Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 6 December 2001WEAPONS AMENDMENT REGULATION [No. 1] 2001Mr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (3.55 p.m.): There is nodoubt that, with this particular bill, this is a cash grab by the ...
Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 6 December 2001FREEDOM OF INFORMATION AMENDMENT REGULATION (No. 1) 2001Mr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (5.00 p.m.): I move—That the Freedom of Information Amendment Regulation ...
Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 11 December 2001ROYAL BRISBANE HOSPITAL, MS W. ERGLISMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (10.18 a.m.): Queenslandhas become the secret state, but after last week's episode involving ...
Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 8 November 2001PROSTITUTION AMENDMENT BILLMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (10.45 p.m.): Members ofthis parliament are debating a bill that is going to lower the standards of a ...
Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 11 December 2001BEATTIE GOVERNMENT PERFORMANCEMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (11.30 a.m.): As we comeinto the last week of parliament for the year 2001 it is time to hold the ...
Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 4 December 2001ROYAL BRISBANE HOSPITAL, BONE MARROW TRANSPLANT UNITMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (11.30 a.m.): The opposition has recently beenhighlighting the health crisis confronting this state due ...
Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 27 November 2001PLANE CRASH, TOOWOOMBAMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (10.28 a.m.): I was going totalk on another matter this morning, but it seems that there has been a very ...
Speech byRAY HOPPERMEMBER FOR DARLING DOWNSHansard 4 April 2001FIRST SPEECHMr HOPPER (Darling Downs—Ind) (11.31 a.m.): Mr Speaker, it is indeed an honour and aprivilege to stand here today as the elected member for Darling Downs. I sincerely thank ...
Speech byRAY HOPPERMEMBER FOR DARLING DOWNSHansard 5 April 2001DAIRY INDUSTRYMr HOPPER (Darling Downs—Ind) (10.21 a.m.): Pat, if you were a horse I wouldn't get on you.I wish to speak about the DPI staff, especially those who work in the dairy industry. ...
Speech byRAY HOPPERMEMBER FOR DARLING DOWNSHansard 1 May 2001DINGOES, FRASER ISLANDMr HOPPER (Darling Downs—Ind) (7.14 p.m.): I rise to speak about the dingo problem onFraser Island. Unless something drastic is done, and done fast, history is bound to repeat ...
Speech byRAY HOPPERMEMBER FOR DARLING DOWNSHansard 2 May 2001VEGETATION MANAGEMENTMr HOPPER (Darling Downs—Ind) (6.12 p.m.): I second the motion. I bring to the attention ofthe House the negative impact that the Vegetation Management Act has had on those ...
Speech byRAY HOPPERMEMBER FOR DARLING DOWNSHansard 2 May 2001ABORIGINAL POLICE LIAISON OFFICERSMr HOPPER (Darling Downs—Ind) (7.25 p.m.): I wish to draw the attention of the House to theneed for two Aboriginal liaison officers for the town of Dalby. On many ...
Speech byRAY HOPPERMEMBER FOR DARLING DOWNSHansard 15 May 2001WATER LICENCESMr HOPPER (Darling Downs—Ind) (8.29 p.m.): I bring to the attention of the House the issue ofwater licences in my electorate of the Darling Downs. As members are probably aware, the ...
Speech byRAY HOPPERMEMBER FOR DARLING DOWNSHansard 2 August 2001APPROPRIATION BILLS [ESTIMATES COMMITTEE D]Mr HOPPER (Darling Downs—Ind) (12.07 p.m.): In rising to speak in this debate, I would like tosay that Estimates Committee D was run extremely well. ...
Speech byRAY HOPPERMEMBER FOR DARLING DOWNSHansard 2 August 2001APPROPRIATION BILLS [ESTIMATES COMMITTEE E]Mr HOPPER (Darling Downs—Ind) (2.56 p.m.): Many questions arose during the EstimatesCommittee E hearings regarding the water allocation management ...
Speech byRAY HOPPERMEMBER FOR DARLING DOWNSHansard 7 August 2001BUSH CONNECTIONSMr HOPPER (Darling Downs—Ind) (10.17 a.m.): Today I bring to the attention of the House thejob that the Bush Connections service does to assist rural people in need. Bush ...
Speech byRAY HOPPERMEMBER FOR DARLING DOWNSHansard 7 August 2001QUEENSLAND HEALTHMr HOPPER (Darling Downs—Ind) (12.11 p.m.): The annual report of Queensland Healthindicates that there has been an increase in spending on health. Much of the increase has ...
Speech byRAY HOPPERMEMBER FOR DARLING DOWNSHansard 7 August 2001GAS AMENDMENT BILLMr HOPPER (Darling Downs—Ind) (2.48 p.m.): In rising to speak in support of the bill, I am verymindful of the full implications that the introduction of full retail competition ...
Speech byRAY HOPPERMEMBER FOR DARLING DOWNSHansard 8 August 2001FORESTRY AND LAND TITLE AMENDMENT BILLMr HOPPER (Darling Downs—Ind) (4.00 p.m.): In speaking in favour of the Forestry and LandTitle Amendment Bill, I am conscious of the need for such ...
Speech byRAY HOPPERMEMBER FOR DARLING DOWNSHansard 8 August 2001CONSUMER CREDIT [QUEENSLAND] AMENDMENT BILLMr HOPPER (Darling Downs—Ind) (5.31 p.m.): The first thing I must do is congratulate theMinister for Fair Trading on her approach to the Consumer ...
Speech byRAY HOPPERMEMBER FOR DARLING DOWNSHansard 9 August 2001DROUGHT ASSISTANCEMr HOPPER (Darling Downs—Ind) (5.38 p.m.): This evening I wish to speak once more onexceptional circumstances assistance. I know I have spoken on this before, but I must push ...
Speech byRAY HOPPERMEMBER FOR DARLING DOWNSHansard 13 September 2001PROPERTY AGENTS AND MOTOR DEALERS AMENDMENT BILLMr HOPPER (Darling Downs—Ind) (4.07 p.m.): I rise to speak in support of this bill. Today Iwould like to say a lot about how real estate ...
Speech byRAY HOPPERMEMBER FOR DARLING DOWNSHansard 13 September 2001VALUERS REGISTRATION AMENDMENT BILLMr HOPPER (Darling Downs—Ind) (6.02 p.m.): After I give this speech I ask the minister to putme right if I am wrong. I rise to speak about the Valuers ...
Speech byRAY HOPPERMEMBER FOR DARLING DOWNSHansard 13 September 2001RING TANKS; POLICE LIAISON OFFICERS, DALBYMr HOPPER (Darling Downs—Ind) (7.13 p.m.): Recently I had to plead for an extension for thebuilding of ring tanks in my electorate as policy had ...
Speech byRAY HOPPERMEMBER FOR DARLING DOWNSHansard 17 May 2001LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr HOPPER (Darling Downs—Ind) (5.56 p.m.): In rising to speak on this bill, I hope to give abalanced point of view. I am extremely disappointed ...
Speech byRAY HOPPERMEMBER FOR DARLING DOWNSHansard 30 May 2001ANTI-DISCRIMINATION AMENDMENT BILLMr HOPPER (Darling Downs—Ind) (3.24 p.m.): Madam Deputy Speaker—Mr Purcell: Don't let us down.Mr HOPPER: I once had a horse like the member for Bulimba. It was ...
Speech byRAY HOPPERMEMBER FOR DARLING DOWNSHansard 30 May 2001DAIRY INDUSTRYMr HOPPER (Darling Downs—Ind) (1.04 a.m.): I had intended to make this speech this morningas a two minuter, Mr Speaker, but as you know we got cut short. And by rights, I think I ...
Speech byRAY HOPPERMEMBER FOR DARLING DOWNSHansard 16 October 2001PIGGERY EFFLUENTMr HOPPER (Darling Downs—Ind) (7.10 p.m.): Tonight I would like to bring to the attention ofthe House the matter of piggery effluent. I believe that under our laws, when a new ...
Speech byRAY HOPPERMEMBER FOR DARLING DOWNSHansard 17 October 2001ANIMAL CARE AND PROTECTION BILLMr HOPPER (Darling Downs—Ind) (3.21 p.m.): I rise to support this bill today and, in so doing, Iwould like to make the following points. I am in total agreement ...
Speech byRAY HOPPERMEMBER FOR DARLING DOWNSHansard 20 June 2001DROUGHTMr HOPPER (Darling Downs—Ind) (10.17 a.m.): Mr Speaker, no doubt you have heard of thedevastating dry period that the south-east corner of Queensland is experiencing at this moment. ...
Speech byRAY HOPPERMEMBER FOR DARLING DOWNSHansard 20 June 2001PROSTITUTION AMENDMENT BILLMr HOPPER (Darling Downs—Ind) (9.50 p.m.): I rise to speak on this amending bill and, in sodoing, state that I totally support it. It is my opinion that it is the total ...
Speech byRAY HOPPERMEMBER FOR DARLING DOWNSHansard 1 August 2001NATIONAL PARKSMr HOPPER (Darling Downs—Ind) (6.41 p.m.): Tonight I rise to speak in total support of thismotion. No doubt the debacle of horse riding in national parks and forests has come about ...
Speech byHon. RAY HOLLISMEMBER FOR REDCLIFFEHansard 13 December 2001VALEDICTORYMr SPEAKER: Honourable members, at the end of the first year of the 50th QueenslandParliament I thank all members for their support and efforts during 2001 and reiterate my ...
Speech byRAY HOPPERMEMBER FOR DARLING DOWNSHansard 31 May 2001DAIRY INDUSTRYMr HOPPER (Darling Downs—Ind) (10.23 a.m.): The dairy package that was announced tofarmers is extremely flawed. There are too many farmers who will miss out—and I mean miss out. It ...
Speech byRAY HOPPERMEMBER FOR DARLING DOWNSHansard 16 May 2001DAIRY INDUSTRYMr HOPPER (Darling Downs—Ind) (10.27 a.m.): Most of the members of this chamber would nodoubt recall the joy of being raised in our Queensland school system and sharing in the joy ...
Speech byRONAN LEEMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 13 December 2001NATIONAL TRUST OF QUEENSLAND AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr LEE (Indooroopilly—ALP) (11.57 a.m.): It is a great pleasure to rise in support of the NationalTrust of Queensland and Other ...
Speech byRONAN LEEMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 13 December 2001PEST MANAGEMENT BILLMr LEE (Indooroopilly—ALP) (2.58 p.m.): It is with a great deal of pleasure that I support thePest Management Bill 2001. Governments and, in particular, this state ...
Speech byROSA LEE LONGMEMBER FOR TABLELANDSHansard 2 May 2001FIRST SPEECHMs LEE LONG (Tablelands—ONP) (5.44 p.m.): Firstly, I pledge my loyalty to the Crown,Australia and Queensland. Next, Mr Deputy Speaker, I congratulate you and the Speaker on yourelection ...
Speech byROSA LEE LONGMEMBER FOR TABLELANDSHansard 17 May 2001MAREEBA, CHICKEN PROCESSING PLANTMs LEE LONG (Tablelands—ONP) (10.29 a.m.): The Australian owned Bartter Enterprises hasa chicken processing plant in Mareeba in conjunction with a value added ...
Speech byROSA LEE LONGMEMBER FOR TABLELANDSHansard 31 May 2001MR ERNEST FONG ONMs LEE LONG (Tablelands—ONP) (10.14 a.m.): I rise to note the recent passing of a well-known Atherton resident—a quiet achiever who was loved and respected by many. Ernest ...
Speech byROSA LEE LONGMEMBER FOR TABLELANDSHansard 20 June 2001LOTUS GLEN FIELD DAYSMs LEE LONG (Tablelands—ONP) (11.13 p.m.): Tonight I bring to the attention of the Housean event in the Tablelands electorate which highlights the resourcefulness and ...
Speech byRONAN LEEMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 5 December 2001MOBILE PHONE TOWERSMr LEE (Indooroopilly—ALP) (7.16 p.m.): For some time now, there has been a great deal ofconcern in my electorate, especially in the suburbs of Chelmer, Graceville and ...
Speech byRONAN LEEMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 6 December 2001PENALTIES AND SENTENCES [NON-CONTACT ORDERS] AMENDMENT BILLMr LEE (Indooroopilly—ALP) (12.08 p.m.): In rising to speak briefly in support of the Penaltiesand Sentences (Non-Contact Orders) ...
Speech byRONAN LEEMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 6 December 2001GUARDIANSHIP AND ADMINISTRATION AND OTHER ACTS AMENDMENT BILLMr LEE (Indooroopilly—ALP) (12.50 p.m.): It is a great pleasure to rise in support of theGuardianship and Administration and Other ...
Speech byRONAN LEEMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 6 December 2001WEAPONS AMENDMENT REGULATION [No. 1] 2001Mr LEE (Indooroopilly—ALP) (4.15 p.m.): I am pleased to rise to oppose the motion fordisallowance to the Weapons Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 2001. It ...
Speech byRONAN LEEMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 11 December 2001CO-OPERATIVE SCHEMES (ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS) BILLMr LEE (Indooroopilly—ALP) (12.52 p.m.): Today I have great pleasure in rising to speak, albeitbriefly, on the Co-operative Schemes ...
Speech byRONAN LEEMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 11 December 2001AGRICULTURAL AND VETERINARY CHEMICALS [QUEENSLAND] AMENDMENT BILLMr LEE (Indooroopilly—ALP) (3.20 p.m.): The member for Kawana has risen significantly in myestimation now that I am aware that ...
Speech byRONAN LEEMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 11 December 2001LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL [No. 2]Mr LEE (Indooroopilly—ALP) (5.38 p.m.): I do not know if I will be able to provide as entertaininga speech as that, but I will do ...
Speech byRONAN LEEMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 11 December 2001LAND SALES AMENDMENT BILLMr LEE (Indooroopilly—ALP) (9.30 p.m.): I will speak briefly in support of this quite sensible bill. Iecho the sentiments expressed by the members for Mulgrave and ...
Speech byRONAN LEEMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 12 December 2001INTEGRATED PLANNING AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr LEE (Indooroopilly—ALP) (2.41 p.m.): I am pleased to rise in support of the IntegratedPlanning and Other Legislation Amendment Bill ...
Speech byROSA LEE LONGMEMBER FOR TABLELANDSHansard 21 June 2001TIMBER INDUSTRYMs LEE LONG (Tablelands—ONP) (12.20 a.m.): Last year Queensland celebrated 100 years offorestry. Certainly, the first 80 or 90 years gave us something to celebrate. During this ...
Speech byROSA LEE LONGMEMBER FOR TABLELANDSHansard 31 July 2001TABLELAND TRAIL HORSE RIDERS ASSOCIATIONMs LEE LONG (Tablelands—ONP) (10.28 a.m.): I mention an enterprise in my Tablelandselectorate that highlights the kind of get up and go attitude that still ...
Speech byROSA LEE LONGMEMBER FOR TABLELANDSHansard 1 August 2001APPROPRIATION BILLS—ESTIMATES COMMITTEE CMs LEE LONG (Tablelands—ONP) (5.53 p.m.): I rise to participate in debate on the report ofEstimates Committee C. I note that over 40 per cent of the ...
Speech byROSA LEE LONGMEMBER FOR TABLELANDSHansard 2 August 2001APPROPRIATION BILLS [ESTIMATES COMMITTEE F]Ms LEE LONG (Tablelands—ONP) (3.27 p.m.): In rising to speak in this debate on EstimatesCommittee F, I wish to place on record my thanks to ministers, ...
Speech byROSA LEE LONGMEMBER FOR TABLELANDSHansard 2 August 2001APPROPRIATION BILLS [ESTIMATES COMMITTEE G]Ms LEE LONG (Tablelands—ONP) (4.58 p.m.): I rise to speak in this debate on the report ofEstimates Committee G. With reference to the Primary ...
Speech byROSA LEE LONGMEMBER FOR TABLELANDSHansard 8 August 2001SUNWATERMs LEE LONG (Tablelands—ONP) (10.23 a.m.): Irrigators in the Mareeba Dimbulah IrrigationArea—the MDIA—are in a similar position to that of the Burdekin irrigators in that they are ...
Speech byROSA LEE LONGMEMBER FOR TABLELANDSHansard 8 August 2001FORESTRY AND LAND TITLE AMENDMENT BILLMs LEE LONG (Tablelands—ONP) (4.08 p.m.): In speaking to the Forestry and Land TitleAmendment Bill 2001, I find I cannot get enthusiastic about it and I am ...
Speech byROSA LEE LONGMEMBER FOR TABLELANDSHansard 9 August 2001CONSUMER CREDIT [QUEENSLAND] AMENDMENT BILLMs LEE LONG (Tablelands—ONP) (11.46 a.m.): I rise in support of this legislation, which Iconsider to be highly necessary. Every day that this ...
Speech byROSA LEE LONGMEMBER FOR TABLELANDSHansard 21 June 2001BUDGET DEBATE 2001Ms LEE LONG (Tablelands—ONP) (8.52 p.m.): After listening to my first budget in this House, Ican only say that, from a far northerner's point of view, I am very disappointed ...
Speech byRONAN LEEMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 12 December 2001WATER INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT [BURNETT BASIN] AMENDMENT BILLMr LEE (Indooroopilly—ALP) (4.30 p.m.): It is a pleasure to rise in support of the WaterInfrastructure Development (Burnett Basin) ...
Speech byRONAN LEEMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 5 December 2001COASTAL PROTECTION AND MANAGEMENT AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr LEE (Indooroopilly—ALP) (3.04 p.m.): It is an absolute pleasure to rise in support of theCoastal Protection and ...
Speech byROSA LEE LONGMEMBER FOR TABLELANDSHansard 13 September 2001VALUERS REGISTRATION AMENDMENT BILLMs LEE LONG (Tablelands—ONP) (6.51 p.m.): I rise to speak to this Valuers RegistrationAmendment Bill. I believe it is true that most people have little ...
Speech byMr TERRY SULLIVANMEMBER FOR STAFFORDHansard 17 October 2001ELECTORAL [TRAVELLERS' ADVANCE VOTES] AMENDMENT BILLMr TERRY SULLIVAN (Stafford—ALP) (9.41 p.m.): I am amazed that these proposals havebeen brought before the House by the member for Nicklin ...
Speech byMr TERRY SULLIVANMEMBER FOR STAFFORDHansard 18 October 2001GENE TECHNOLOGY BILLMr TERRY SULLIVAN (Stafford—ALP) (6.48 p.m.): I rise to support the Gene Technology Bill.This legislation breaks new ground and I believe it is appropriate that ...
Speech byMr TERRY SULLIVANMEMBER FOR STAFFORDHansard 1 November 2001FREEDOM OF INFORMATION AMENDMENT BILLMr TERRY SULLIVAN (2.57 p.m.): I rise to support the bill before the House. This bill does notlimit access to information. Rather, it is designed to stop ...
Speech byMr TERRY SULLIVANMEMBER FOR STAFFORDHansard 1 November 2001PRINCE CHARLES HOSPITAL; HOLY SPIRIT NORTHSIDEMr TERRY SULLIVAN (Stafford—ALP) (7.27 p.m.): I am always proud to speak about the manygreat achievements of one of the jewels in the Stafford ...
Speech byMr TERRY SULLIVANMEMBER FOR STAFFORDHansard 7 November 2001MEDIA PORTRAYAL OF YOUTHMr TERRY SULLIVAN (Stafford—ALP) (2.43 a.m.): We hear so often that our children are ourfuture and that we should be very proud of today's young people. Why then, we ...
Speech byMr TERRY SULLIVANMEMBER FOR STAFFORDHansard 9 November 2001HEALTH LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr TERRY SULLIVAN (Stafford—ALP) (3.28 p.m.): I rise to support the bill before the House. Iwish to focus on the changes that it makes to the Food Act. I am ...
Speech byMr TERRY SULLIVANMEMBER FOR STAFFORDHansard 29 November 2001CHERMSIDE HISTORICAL PRECINCTMr TERRY SULLIVAN (Stafford—ALP) (10.26 a.m.): On the morning of Remembrance Day,Sunday, 11 November great celebrations occurred in the Chermside area—the launch ...
Speech byMr TERRY SULLIVANMEMBER FOR STAFFORDHansard 29 November 2001INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS AMENDMENT BILLMr TERRY SULLIVAN (Stafford—ALP) (4.13 p.m.): I rise to support the bill before the House. Inote that in the recent past some people have said to me, 'You ...
Speech byMr TIM MULHERINMEMBER FOR MACKAYHansard 4 April 2001ADDRESS IN REPLYMr MULHERIN (Mackay—ALP) (2.30 p.m.): It has been a great honour to serve the people ofMackay for the past five and a half years. I would like to thank them for once again showing ...
Speech byMr TIM MULHERINMEMBER FOR MACKAYHansard 2 May 2001VEGETATION MANAGEMENTMr MULHERIN (Mackay—ALP) (6.50 p.m.): Before drafting the Vegetation Management Act,the state government undertook extensive consultation with stakeholders throughout Queensland. ...
Speech byMr TERRY SULLIVANMEMBER FOR STAFFORDHansard 1 August 2001APPROPRIATION BILLS—ESTIMATES COMMITTEE AMr TERRY SULLIVAN (Stafford—ALP) (2.41 p.m.): As I noted in my contribution to a similardebate in the last parliament, I share the Speaker's view that ...
Speech byMr TERRY SULLIVANMEMBER FOR STAFFORDHansard 2 August 2001APPROPRIATION BILLS—ESTIMATES COMMITTEE EMr TERRY SULLIVAN (Stafford—ALP) (12.32 p.m.): I present this report on behalf of themember for Fitzroy, Mr Jim Pearce, who is currently at the funeral ...
Speech byMr TERRY SULLIVANMEMBER FOR STAFFORDHansard 2 August 2001APPROPRIATION BILLS [ESTIMATES COMMITTEE G]Mr TERRY SULLIVAN (Stafford—ALP) (4.53 p.m.): The Minister for Families, Judy Spence, iscurrently attending a ministerial meeting of community ...
Speech byMr TERRY SULLIVANMEMBER FOR STAFFORDHansard 11 September 2001EDUCATION [ACCREDITATION OF NON-STATE SCHOOLS] BILLMr TERRY SULLIVAN (Stafford—ALP) (3.34 p.m.): I rise to support the bill before the House. Indoing so, I recognise that this process has ...
Speech byMr TERRY SULLIVANMEMBER FOR STAFFORDHansard 5 December 2001BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION, EMPEROR OF JAPANMr TERRY SULLIVAN (Stafford—ALP) (7.36 p.m.): Having just attended earlier this evening acelebration of the birthday of His Majesty the Emperor of Japan, ...
Speech byMr TERRY SULLIVANMEMBER FOR STAFFORDHansard 11 December 2001QUEENSLAND IRISH ASSOCIATIONMr TERRY SULLIVAN (Stafford—ALP) (12.26 p.m.): The Queensland Irish Association hasbeen the home of Irish culture, interest and heritage in our state for more ...
Speech byMr TERRY SULLIVANMEMBER FOR STAFFORDHansard 11 December 2001QUEENSLAND IRISH ASSOCIATION Mr TERRY SULLIVAN (Stafford—ALP) (10.06 p.m.): With respect to the sale of the vacant QIAland beside Tara House, let us consider for a moment the way in which ...
Speech byMr TERRY SULLIVANMEMBER FOR STAFFORDHansard 12 December 2001SISTERS OF MERCYMr TERRY SULLIVAN (Stafford—ALP) (10.29 a.m.): On Sunday, 2 December at St Stephen'sCathedral there was a gathering of the Queensland Mercy Sisters, their families and ...
Speech byMr TERRY SULLIVANMEMBER FOR STAFFORDHansard 13 December 2001PEST MANAGEMENT BILLMr TERRY SULLIVAN (Stafford—ALP) (3.00 p.m.): I rise to support the bill before the House. Iam pleased that the member for Callide is in the chamber. I was due to speak ...
Speech byMr TERRY SULLIVANMEMBER FOR STAFFORDHansard 13 December 2001VALEDICTORYMr TERRY SULLIVAN (Stafford—ALP) (4.39 p.m.): On behalf of the government and non-government whips, I thank the ministers, the shadow ministers and their staff for this year's ...
Speech byMr TERRY SULLIVANMEMBER FOR STAFFORDHansard 22 June 2001BUDGET DEBATE 2001Mr TERRY SULLIVAN (Stafford—ALP) (12.30 p.m.): I rise to support this responsible, steadybudget from a solid and responsible government. We have heard so many complaints from ...
Speech byMr TERRY SULLIVANMEMBER FOR STAFFORDHansard 1 August 2001GAMING MACHINE AMENDMENT BILLMr TERRY SULLIVAN (Stafford—ALP) (11.36 a.m.): I rise to support the bill before the House.Like many things in our society, gaming has both positive and negative ...
Speech byMr TERRY SULLIVANMEMBER FOR STAFFORDHansard 16 October 2001MOTION OF CONDOLENCEHon. W. A. M. Gunn, AM; Hon. Sir W. E. Knox, KTB, KStJMr TERRY SULLIVAN (Stafford—ALP) (10.23 a.m.): I rise to support the motion before theHouse. As the former member for ...
Speech byMr TERRY SULLIVANMEMBER FOR STAFFORDHansard 21 June 2001MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING, PRINCE CHARLES HOSPITALMr TERRY SULLIVAN (Stafford—ALP) (10.24 a.m.): All Queenslanders can be proud of themedical, nursing, allied health and support staff at the ...
Speech byMr TIM MULHERINMEMBER FOR MACKAYHansard 16 May 2001ATLAS WEB SITE PILOTMr MULHERIN (Mackay—ALP) (7.28 p.m.): Recently I had the pleasure of representing theMinister for Natural Resources and Minister for Mines, the Honourable Stephen Robertson, in ...
Speech byMr TIM MULHERINMEMBER FOR MACKAYHansard 15 May 2001PLASTICS RECYCLING PROJECTMr MULHERIN (Mackay—ALP) (10.23 a.m.): I want to outline to the House a significantenvironmental initiative under way in Mackay. In March, Tri-Q Recycling of Mackay secured ...
Speech byWARREN PITTMEMBER FOR MULGRAVEHansard 11 December 2001LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL [No. 2]Mr PITT (Mulgrave—ALP) (6.49 p.m.): In rising to speak in support of this Local Governmentand Other Legislation Amendment Bill, I ...
Speech byWARREN PITTMEMBER FOR MULGRAVEHansard 11 December 2001LAND SALES AMENDMENT BILLMr PITT (Mulgrave—ALP) (9.27 p.m.): I rise to speak briefly to the Land Sales Amendment Bill2001. The Gold Coast is synonymous with high-rise accommodation adjacent to ...
Speech byWARREN PITTMEMBER FOR MULGRAVEHansard 11 December 2001AUSTRALIAN AIRLINES, CAIRNS Mr PITT (Mulgrave—ALP) (10.00 p.m.): I rise tonight to applaud the decision by Qantas toestablish a hub facility in Cairns for subsidiary Australian Airlines, which ...
Speech byWARREN PITTMEMBER FOR MULGRAVEHansard 12 December 2001INTEGRATED PLANNING AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr PITT (Mulgrave—ALP) (12.43 p.m.): I would like to draw to the attention of the House twokey reforms in the bill which will serve to ...
Speech byWARREN PITTMEMBER FOR MULGRAVEHansard 13 December 2001AMNESTY INTERNATIONALTake a Step to Stamp Out Torture CampaignMr PITT (Mulgrave—ALP) (3.43 p.m.): I too support the motion to join Amnesty International inits 2001 campaign, Take a Step to Stamp ...
Speech byHon. WENDY EDMONDMEMBER FOR MOUNT COOT-THAHansard 22 March 2001CHIROPRACTORS REGISTRATION BILLDENTAL PRACTITIONERS REGISTRATION BILLDENTAL TECHNICIANS AND DENTAL PROSTHETISTS REGISTRATION BILLHEALTH PRACTITIONERS LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMEDICAL ...
Speech byHon. WENDY EDMONDMEMBER FOR MOUNT COOT-THAHansard 3 April 2001MINISTERIAL STATEMENTPositive Parenting ProgramHon. W. M. EDMOND (Mount Coot-tha—ALP) (Minister for Health and Minister Assisting thePremier on Women's Policy) (10.00 a.m.), by leave: ...
Speech byHon. WENDY EDMONDMEMBER FOR MOUNT COOT-THAHansard 3 April 2001TOBACCO AND OTHER SMOKING PRODUCTS (PREVENTION OF SUPPLY TO CHILDREN)AMENDMENT BILLHon. W. M. EDMOND (Mount Coot-tha—ALP) (Minister for Health and Minister Assisting thePremier on Women's ...
Speech byHon. WENDY EDMONDMEMBER FOR MOUNT COOT-THAHansard 4 April 2001DRUG STRATEGYHon. W. M. EDMOND (Mount Coot-tha—ALP) (Minister for Health and Minister Assisting thePremier on Women's Policy) (6.31 p.m.): Firstly, I will mention some figures for the ...
Speech byHon. WENDY EDMONDMEMBER FOR MOUNT COOT-THAHansard 5 April 2001MINISTERIAL STATEMENTDomestic ViolenceHon. W. M. EDMOND (Mount Coot-tha—ALP) (Minister for Health and Minister Assisting thePremier on Women's Policy) (9.48 a.m.), by leave: Domestic ...
Speech byHon. WENDY EDMONDMEMBER FOR MOUNT COOT-THAHansard 1 May 2001CHIROPRACTORS REGISTRATION BILLDENTAL PRACTITIONERS REGISTRATION BILLDENTAL TECHNICIANS AND DENTAL PROSTHETISTS REGISTRATION BILLHEALTH PRACTITIONERS LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMEDICAL ...
Speech byHon. WENDY EDMONDMEMBER FOR MOUNT COOT-THAHansard 2 May 2001MINISTERIAL STATEMENTHealth Promotion Project, Rockhampton and Mount MorganHon. W. M. EDMOND (Mount Coot-tha—ALP) (Minister for Health and Minister Assisting thePremier on Women's Policy) ...
Speech byHon. WENDY EDMONDMEMBER FOR MOUNT COOT-THAHansard 3 May 2001TOBACCO AND OTHER SMOKING PRODUCTS [PREVENTION OF SUPPLY TO CHILDREN]AMENDMENT BILLHon. W. M. EDMOND (Mount Coot-tha—ALP) (Minister for Health and Minister Assisting thePremier on Women's ...
Speech byHon. WENDY EDMONDMEMBER FOR MOUNT COOT-THAHansard 29 May 2001MINISTERIAL STATEMENTHealth PortfolioHon. W. M. EDMOND (Mount Coot-tha—ALP) (Minister for Health and Minister Assisting thePremier on Women's Policy) (9.47 a.m.), by leave: I know that the ...
Speech byHon. WENDY EDMONDMEMBER FOR MOUNT COOT-THAHansard 21 June 2001MINISTERIAL STATEMENTMeningococcal DiseaseHon. W. M. EDMOND (Mount Coot-tha—ALP) (Minister for Health and Minister Assisting thePremier on Women's Policy) (9.53 a.m.), by leave: Winter and ...
Speech byHon. WENDY EDMONDMEMBER FOR MOUNT COOT-THAHansard 7 August 2001MINISTERIAL STATEMENTRetractable Syringes Hon. W. M. EDMOND (Mount Coot-tha—ALP) (Minister for Health and Minister Assisting thePremier on Women's Policy) (9.51 a.m.), by leave: Last week ...
Speech byHon. WENDY EDMONDMEMBER FOR MOUNT COOT-THAHansard 8 August 2001MINISTERIAL STATEMENTDrugsHon. W. M. EDMOND (Mount Coot-tha—ALP) (Minister for Health and Minister Assisting thePremier on Women's Policy) (9.57 a.m.), by leave: Last week the Ministerial ...
Speech byHon. WENDY EDMONDMEMBER FOR MOUNT COOT-THAHansard 11 September 2001HEALTH LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLHon. W. M. EDMOND (Mount Coot-tha—ALP) (Minister for Health and Minister Assisting thePremier on Women's Policy) (12.56 p.m.): I move—That the bill be ...
Speech byWARREN PITTMEMBER FOR MULGRAVEHansard 7 November 2001AMENDMENTS TO BILLSMr PITT (Mulgrave—ALP) (6.24 p.m.): I rise to support the amendment moved by the Premierand seconded by the Minister for Education. In doing so, I congratulate the member for ...
Speech byWARREN PITTMEMBER FOR MULGRAVEHansard 5 December 2001COASTAL PROTECTION AND MANAGEMENT AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr PITT (Mulgrave—ALP) (2.55 p.m.): I am pleased to speak in support of the CoastalProtection and Management and Other ...
Speech byWARREN PITTMEMBER FOR MULGRAVEHansard 6 December 2001WEAPONS AMENDMENT REGULATION [No. 1] 2001Mr PITT (Mulgrave—ALP) (3.20 p.m.): I rise to oppose the motion of disallowance of theWeapons Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 2001. Queensland introduced the ...
Speech byHon. WENDY EDMONDMEMBER FOR MOUNT COOT-THAHansard 30 October 2001MINISTERIAL STATEMENTViolence Against NursesHon. W. M. EDMOND (Mount Coot-tha-ALP) (Minister for Health and Minister Assisting thePremier on Women's Policy) (10.00 a.m.), by leave: ...
Speech byHon. WENDY EDMONDMEMBER FOR MOUNT COOT-THAHansard 31 October 2001MINISTERIAL STATEMENTRoyal Brisbane Hospital, Bone Marrow Transplant UnitHon. W. M. EDMOND (Mount Coot-tha—ALP) (Minister for Health and Minister Assisting thePremier on Women's Policy) ...
Speech byHon. WENDY EDMONDMEMBER FOR MOUNT COOT-THAHansard 1 November 2001MINISTERIAL STATEMENTAustralian Alcohol GuidelinesHon. W. M. EDMOND (Mount Coot-tha—ALP) (Minister for Health and Minister Assisting thePremier on Women's Policy) (9.51 a.m.), by leave: ...
Speech byHon. WENDY EDMONDMEMBER FOR MOUNT COOT-THAHansard 7 November 2001MINISTERIAL STATEMENTYouth Drug SummitHon. W. M. EDMOND (Mount Coot-tha—ALP) (Minister for Health and Minister Assisting thePremier on Women's Policy) (9.51 a.m.), by leave: Recently, I ...
Speech byHon. WENDY EDMONDMEMBER FOR MOUNT COOT-THAHansard 13 September 2001MINISTERIAL STATEMENTComprehensive Cancer Research CentreHon. W. M. EDMOND (Mount Coot-tha—ALP) (Minister for Health and Minister Assisting thePremier on Women's Policy) (9.57 a.m.), ...
Speech byHon. WENDY EDMONDMEMBER FOR MOUNT COOT-THAHansard 17 October 2001MINISTERIAL STATEMENTFamily Health InitiativesHon. W. M. EDMOND (Mount Coot-tha—ALP) (Minister for Health and Minister Assisting thePremier on Women's Policy) (10.05 a.m.), by leave: ...
Speech byHon. WENDY EDMONDMEMBER FOR MOUNT COOT-THAHansard 18 October 2001MINISTERIAL STATEMENTResidential Aged Care FacilitiesHon. W. M. EDMOND (Mount Coot-tha—ALP) (Minister for Health and Minister Assisting thePremier on Women's Policy) (9.57 a.m.), by ...
Speech byHon. WENDY EDMONDMEMBER FOR MOUNT COOT-THAHansard 3 May 2001MINISTERIAL STATEMENTHeart DiseaseHon. W. M. EDMOND (Mount Coot-tha—ALP) (Minister for Health and Minister Assisting thePremier on Women's Policy) (9.56 a.m.), by leave: This week is ...
Speech byWARREN PITTMEMBER FOR MULGRAVEHansard 11 December 2001AGRICULTURAL AND VETERINARY CHEMICALS [QUEENSLAND] AMENDMENT BILLMr PITT (Mulgrave—ALP) (2.50 p.m.): I rise to make a brief contribution in support of theAgricultural and Veterinary Chemicals ...
Speech byHon. KEN HAYWARDMEMBER FOR KALLANGURHansard 4 December 2001NATURAL RESOURCES AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLHon. K. W. HAYWARD (Kallangur—ALP) (5.43 p.m.): I am pleased to see that the opposition issupporting this bill today. The proposed ...
Speech byHon. KEN HAYWARDMEMBER FOR KALLANGURHansard 4 December 2001BURPENGARY YOUTH PROJECTHon. K. W. HAYWARD (Kallangur—ALP) (7.16 p.m.): It is always a pleasure to hear of the workof volunteers. Tonight I want to recognise the hard work of volunteers ...
Speech byHon. KEN HAYWARDMEMBER FOR KALLANGURHansard 11 December 2001AGRICULTURAL AND VETERINARY CHEMICALS [QUEENSLAND] AMENDMENT BILLMr HAYWARD (Kallangur—ALP) (3.32 p.m.): This afternoon I rise in the parliament to speak onthe Agricultural and Veterinary ...
Speech byKERRY SHINEMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA NORTHHansard 5 April 2001FIRST SPEECHMr SHINE (Toowoomba North—ALP) (4.25 p.m.): It is with immense joy and pride that I speakfor the first time in this House. At the outset, may I add to the congratulatory sentiments ...
Speech byKERRY SHINEMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA NORTHHansard 1 May 2001UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN QUEENSLANDMr SHINE (Toowoomba North—ALP) (12.10 p.m.): I wish to raise the valuable contribution ofthe Darling Downs' own university, situated in Toowoomba, the USQ, ...
Speech byKERRY SHINEMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA NORTHHansard 1 May 2001CHIROPRACTORS REGISTRATION BILLDENTAL PRACTITIONERS REGISTRATION BILLDENTAL TECHNICIANS AND DENTAL PROSTHETISTS REGISTRATION BILLHEALTH PRACTITIONERS LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMEDICAL ...
Speech byKERRY SHINEMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA NORTHHansard 2 May 2001INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS AND ANOTHER ACT AMENDMENT BILLMr SHINE (Toowoomba North—ALP) (11.49 a.m.): I am pleased to speak in support of theIndustrial Relations and Another Act Amendment Bill 2001. ...
Speech byKERRY SHINEMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA NORTHHansard 3 May 2001TOOWOOMBA POLICE STATIONMr SHINE (Toowoomba North—ALP) (10.20 a.m.): I wish to raise my concerns about thepressing need for the construction of a new and adequate police station in Toowoomba. ...
Speech byKERRY SHINEMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA NORTHHansard 3 May 2001TOBACCO AND OTHER SMOKING PRODUCTS [PREVENTION OF SUPPLY TO CHILDREN]AMENDMENT BILLMr SHINE (Toowoomba North—ALP) (6.14 p.m.): In rising to speak on this bill I firstlycongratulate the minister ...
Speech byHon. J. FOURASMEMBER FOR ASHGROVEHansard 27 November 2001CONSTITUTION OF QUEENSLAND; PARLIAMENT OF QUEENSLAND BILLHon. J. FOURAS (Ashgrove—ALP) (4.06 p.m.): I am pleased to join this debate, which has twopurposes. The first is the consolidation and ...
Speech byHon. J. FOURASMEMBER FOR ASHGROVEHansard 28 November 2001MOTOR ACCIDENT INSURANCE AMENDMENT BILLHon. J. FOURAS (Ashgrove—ALP) (12.52 p.m.): I am pleased to rise in support of the MotorAccident Insurance Amendment Bill, which allows the transfer of ...
Speech byHon. J. FOURASMEMBER FOR ASHGROVEHansard 29 November 2001INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS AMENDMENT BILLHon. J. FOURAS (Ashgrove—ALP) (11.38 a.m.): I am pleased to take part in supporting theamendments to the Industrial Relations Act 1999. Earlier this year, a ...
Speech byHon. J. FOURASMEMBER FOR ASHGROVEHansard 11 December 2001THIRD WORLD DEBT Hon. J. FOURAS (Ashgrove—ALP) (11.41 a.m.): I wish to address the debt crisis of developingnations. The model of borrow, invest, export and repay states that a nation wishing ...
Speech byHon. J. FOURASMEMBER FOR ASHGROVEHansard 13 December 2001AMNESTY INTERNATIONALTake a Step to Stamp Out Torture Campaign Hon. J. FOURAS (Ashgrove—ALP) (3.39 p.m.): Torturers do not discriminate between men,women and children. Torturers do, however, ...
Speech byMr JIM PEARCEMEMBER FOR FITZROYHansard 3 April 2001COAL INDUSTRYMr PEARCE (Fitzroy—ALP) (12.27 p.m.): The current coal industry dispute is not about whatminers get in their pay packets. The dispute in central Queensland is about mineworkers and their ...
Speech byMr JIM PEARCEMEMBER FOR FITZROYHansard 4 & 5 April 2001ADDRESS IN REPLYMr PEARCE (Fitzroy—ALP) (5.49 p.m.): On rising to take part in this Address in Reply debate,firstly I congratulate all the new members of parliament on their success on 17 ...
Speech byMrs J. SHELDONMEMBER FOR CALOUNDRAHansard 31 July 2001HEALTH SERVICESMrs SHELDON (Caloundra—Lib) (11.50 a.m.): On a number of occasions in this House I haveraised the poverty of funding going into health care in Queensland from the state Labor ...
Speech byMrs J. SHELDONMEMBER FOR CALOUNDRAHansard 1 August 2001MEDICAL AIDS SUBSIDY SCHEMEMrs SHELDON (Caloundra—Lib) (10.21 a.m.): I wish to raise an issue about the Medical AidsSubsidy Scheme and how it is underfunded by this state government. In ...
Speech byMrs J. SHELDONMEMBER FOR CALOUNDRAHansard 7 August 2001BREAST CANCER AWARENESS WEEKMrs SHELDON (Caloundra—Lib) (11.51 a.m.): Today I would like to bring to the attention of theHouse Breast Cancer Awareness Week, which begins on 1 September this year. ...
Speech byMrs J. SHELDONMEMBER FOR CALOUNDRAHansard 8 August 2001STANDING RULES AND ORDERSMrs SHELDON (Caloundra—Lib) (12.18 p.m.): As a member of the Members' Ethics andParliamentary Privileges Committee during both this term and last term, I certainly will ...
Speech byMrs J. SHELDONMEMBER FOR CALOUNDRAHansard 30 October 2001SUBCONTRACTORS Mrs SHELDON (Caloundra—Lib) (7.13 p.m.): Tonight I wish to raise in the House an issue ofconsiderable concern in my electorate and on the Sunshine Coast. On Friday, 5 October a ...
Speech byMrs J. SHELDONMEMBER FOR CALOUNDRAHansard 31 October 2001FREEDOM OF INFORMATION AMENDMENT BILLMrs SHELDON (Caloundra—Lib) (10.06 p.m.): I would like to contribute to this debate on theFreedom of Information Amendment Bill, but I really think that it ...
Speech byMrs J. SHELDONMEMBER FOR CALOUNDRAHansard 1 November 2001BETTY BYRNE HENDERSON CENTREMrs SHELDON (Caloundra—Lib) (10.28 a.m.): Today I would like to speak about the BettyByrne Henderson Centre, which is affiliated with the University of Queensland ...
Speech byMr JIM PEARCEMEMBER FOR FITZROYHansard 17 May 2001ERGON ENERGY; MR J. SONTERMr PEARCE (Fitzroy—ALP) (10.27 a.m.): I bring to the attention of the House the heartlessactions of electricity supplier Ergon Energy in pursuing an unemployed Gracemere ...
Speech byMr JIM PEARCEMEMBER FOR FITZROYHansard 29 May 2001NATURAL RESOURCES LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr PEARCE (Fitzroy—ALP) (6.08 p.m.): I am pleased to join the debate on the NaturalResources Legislation Amendment Bill. I will refer in particular to the ...
Speech byMr JIM PEARCEMEMBER FOR FITZROYHansard 30 May 2001DAYLIGHT SAVINGMr PEARCE (Fitzroy—ALP) (6.36 p.m.): Tonight's motion begs the question: will the LiberalParty ever learn the true meaning of democracy? When Queenslanders voted in the 1992 ...
Speech byMr JIM PEARCEMEMBER FOR FITZROYHansard 31 May 2001SPORTING CLUBS, PUBLIC LIABILITY INSURANCEMr PEARCE (Fitzroy—ALP) (7.14 p.m.): As I move around rural and regional Queensland, it isnot uncommon to hear that sporting clubs or community groups have to ...
Speech byMr JIM PEARCEMEMBER FOR FITZROYHansard 20 June 2001STATE DEVELOPMENT AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr PEARCE (Fitzroy—ALP) (2.53 p.m.): I rise to speak in support of the State Development andOther Legislation Amendment Bill. First, I wish to ...
Speech byKERRY SHINEMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA NORTHHansard 29 May 2001CRIME PREVENTIONMr SHINE (Toowoomba North—ALP) (11.40 a.m.): It is with a measure of excitement that I wishto inform the House of the existence within state schools in my electorate of a most ...
Speech byKERRY SHINEMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA NORTHHansard 30 May 2001ANTI-DISCRIMINATION AMENDMENT BILLMr SHINE (Toowoomba North—ALP) (4.36 p.m.): At the outset, might I say that in relationparticularly to my colleagues on the downs, the member for Cunningham and ...
Speech byKERRY SHINEMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA NORTHHansard 30 May 2001TRANSPORT INFRASTRUCTURE AND ANOTHER ACT AMENDMENT BILLMr SHINE (Toowoomba North—ALP) (9.25 p.m.): I rise to speak to the Transport Infrastructureand Another Act Amendment Bill. The introduction ...
Speech byKERRY SHINEMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA NORTHHansard 30 May 2001TRAVELLER ACCOMMODATION PROVIDERS [LIABILITY] BILLMr SHINE (Toowoomba North—ALP) (10.26 p.m.): The Traveller Accommodation Providers(Liability) Bill seeks to rectify a glaring gap existing in ...
Speech byKERRY SHINEMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA NORTHHansard 19 June 2001FIBRE REINFORCED COMPOSITESMr SHINE (Toowoomba North—ALP) (11.40 a.m.): This morning it was indeed uplifting to hearthe Premier relate to the house the magnificent news concerning the magnesium ...
Speech byKERRY SHINEMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA NORTHHansard 20 June 2001PROSTITUTION AMENDMENT BILLMr SHINE (Toowoomba North—ALP) (9.13 p.m.): The Prostitution Act 1999 sets out to regulatelegal brothels in Queensland. It provides for licensing, that is, ...
Speech byKERRY SHINEMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA NORTHHansard 31 July 2001MRS A. WOOD; RUSSELL MINERAL EQUIPMENTMr SHINE (Toowoomba North—ALP) (12.26 p.m.): In the time allotted to me, I wish to speak totwo matters. The first relates to my recent sad duty of ...
Speech byKERRY SHINEMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA NORTHHansard 31 July 2001GAMING MACHINE AMENDMENT BILLMr SHINE (Toowoomba North—ALP) (4.15 p.m.): I am pleased to be able to take part in thedebate on the Gaming Machine Amendment Bill 2001. I would like to discuss in ...
Speech byKERRY SHINEMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA NORTHHansard 1 August 2001APPROPRIATION BILLS—ESTIMATES COMMITTEE AMr SHINE (Toowoomba North—ALP) (12.47 p.m.): I was delighted to take part in EstimatesCommittee A. If time permits, I would like to touch on the ...
Speech byKERRY SHINEMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA NORTHHansard 22 June 2001BUDGET DEBATE 2001Mr SHINE (Toowoomba North—ALP) (2.46 p.m.): At the outset, I want to make a comment ortwo in relation to the remarks made by the member for Southern Downs in his contribution ...
Speech byKERRY SHINEMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA NORTHHansard 16 May 2001ELECTORAL AND OTHER ACTS AMENDMENT BILLMr SHINE (Toowoomba North—ALP) (3.53 p.m.): I rise to speak in this debate on the appealprovisions of the Electoral and Other Acts Amendment Bill which ...
Speech byKERRY SHINEMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA NORTHHansard 1 August 2001APPROPRIATION BILLS—ESTIMATES COMMITTEE AMr SHINE (Toowoomba North—ALP) (3.45 p.m.): I join with other members in expressing myappreciation to the chairman, the deputy chairman and the ...
Speech byHon. KEN HAYWARDMEMBER FOR KALLANGURHansard 7 November 2001NEAR NORTH HOUSING SERVICEHon. K. W. HAYWARD (Kallangur—ALP) (2.20 a.m.): It is my pleasure to rise in the parliamentthis morning to speak about the Near North Housing Service which has ...
Speech byMr M. ROWELLMEMBER FOR HINCHINBROOKHansard 16 October 2001ANIMAL CARE AND PROTECTION BILLMr ROWELL (Hinchinbrook—NPA) (6.10 p.m.): The National Party opposition will be supportingthe Animal Care and Protection Bill 2001. In fact, I think it is fair ...
Speech byMr M. ROWELLMEMBER FOR HINCHINBROOKHansard 16 October 2001PRIMARY INDUSTRIES LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr ROWELL (Hinchinbrook—NPA) (3.12 p.m.): The opposition has looked at this wide-rangingbill. A number of departments are directly involved. Of ...
Speech byMr M. ROWELLMEMBER FOR HINCHINBROOKHansard 1 November 2001FREEDOM OF INFORMATION AMENDMENT BILLMr ROWELL (Hinchinbrook—NPA) (12.04 p.m.): I rise to join the debate to reiterate theconcerns that opposition members have already outlined. As I ...
Speech byMr M. ROWELLMEMBER FOR HINCHINBROOKHansard 7 November 2001SUGAR INDUSTRYMr ROWELL (Hinchinbrook—NPA) (2.35 a.m.): The far-north Queensland sugar industry taskforce comprises representatives from all mills and growing organisations in far-north ...
Speech byMr M. ROWELLMEMBER FOR HINCHINBROOKHansard 8 November 2001EMERGENCY SERVICES LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr ROWELL (Hinchinbrook—NPA) (6.20 p.m.): One of the things that this side of politics is veryconcerned about is changes to the emergency services ...
Speech byMr M. ROWELLMEMBER FOR HINCHINBROOKHansard 8 August 2001FORESTRY AND LAND TITLE AMENDMENT BILLMr ROWELL (Hinchinbrook—NPA) (3.35 p.m.): In speaking to this Forestry and Land TitleAmendment Bill, I would like to inform the parliament of the demise of ...
Speech byMr M. ROWELLMEMBER FOR HINCHINBROOKHansard 8 August 2001CONSUMER CREDIT [QUEENSLAND] AMENDMENT BILLMr ROWELL (Hinchinbrook—NPA) (5.50 p.m.): There is a great degree of support on this sideof the House for the proposals that are being put forward in ...
Speech byMr M. ROWELLMEMBER FOR HINCHINBROOKHansard 31 July 2001YOUTH IN FAR-NORTH QUEENSLANDMr ROWELL (Hinchinbrook—NPA) (12.01 p.m.): During the visit of the Leader of the Oppositionand Deputy Leader of the Opposition to far-north Queensland a number of ...
Speech byMr M. ROWELLMEMBER FOR HINCHINBROOKHansard 21 June 2001BARRAMUNDI NODAVIRUSMr ROWELL (Hinchinbrook—NPA) (11.58 p.m.): Minister Palaszczuk's Department of PrimaryIndustries is yet again showing its lack of understanding of the importance that primary ...
Speech byMr M. ROWELLMEMBER FOR HINCHINBROOKHansard 31 July 2001WEST INDIAN DRYWOOD TERMITES, MARYBOROUGHMr ROWELL (Hinchinbrook—NPA) (6.41 p.m.): The residents of Maryborough want to know whythe government will not fix the problem of the West Indian termites ...
Speech byMr M. ROWELLMEMBER FOR HINCHINBROOKHansard 2 August 2001APPROPRIATION BILLS [ESTIMATES COMMITTEE G]Mr ROWELL (Hinchinbrook—NPA) (4.07 p.m.): Firstly, I acknowledge the role of the chairpersonof Estimates Committee G, the member for Mount Ommaney, ...
Speech byMr M. ROWELLMEMBER FOR HINCHINBROOKHansard 7 August 2001EXCEPTIONAL CIRCUMSTANCES SCHEMEMr ROWELL (Hinchinbrook—NPA) (7.08 p.m.): The Exceptional Circumstances Scheme is toocumbersome and too slow to react. State and federal primary industries ...
Speech byMr M. ROWELLMEMBER FOR HINCHINBROOKHansard 21 June 2001BUDGET DEBATE 2001Mr ROWELL (Hinchinbrook—NPA) (5.12 p.m.): It is often said that a Treasurer puts his ownstamp on a state budget—and I notice that he is not in the chamber. That being the case, ...
Speech byMr M. ROWELLMEMBER FOR HINCHINBROOKHansard 27 November 2001TRANSPORT LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr ROWELL (Hinchinbrook—NPA) (6.23 p.m.): This is an important bill that has many aspects. Iwould like to speak to the aspects of it that relate ...
Speech byMr M. ROWELLMEMBER FOR HINCHINBROOKHansard 8 August 2001CASUAL CASSOWARY TEA HOUSEMr ROWELL (Hinchinbrook—NPA) (7.24 p.m.): In a letter from the Department of Tourism andRacing about the Queensland government's strategy for growing tourism in ...
Speech byMr M. ROWELLMEMBER FOR HINCHINBROOKHansard 11 September 2001FLYING FOXESMr ROWELL (Hinchinbrook—NPA) (7.19 p.m.): There is great concern in the state ofQueensland regarding flying foxes. Many fruit producers are being adversely affected as a result ...
Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 31 July 2001PERFORMANCE OF BEATTIE GOVERNMENTMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (10.23 a.m.): Once upon atime in Queensland we judged good government by looking at the cranes in the ...
Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 31 July 2001NATIONAL PARTY TOUR OF QUEENSLANDMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (11.30 a.m.): In recent weeksI have had the opportunity to visit several parts of Queensland along ...
Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 31 July 2001GAMING MACHINE AMENDMENT BILLMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (12.50 p.m.): This is a veryimportant bill because it brings about some changes to the gaming legislation ...
Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 1 August 2001CAPITAL WORKS BUDGETMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (10.17 a.m.): The notice ofmotion was very timely, given that horseshoes are currently being handed out to ...
Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 1 August 2001APPROPRIATION BILLS—ESTIMATES COMMITTEE AMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (12.31 p.m.): In joining thisdebate on the report of Estimates Committee A, I also wish to ...
Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 1 August 2001APPROPRIATION BILLS—ESTIMATES COMMITTEE AMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (3.08 p.m.): At the outset, Ithank the member for Bulimba for his stewardship of the ...
Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 1 August 2001NATIONAL PARKSMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (6.49 p.m.): I join in thisdebate because I think it is a very important debate, particularly for recreational users in ...
Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 21 June 2001BUDGET DEBATE 2001Mr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (11.31 a.m.): The NationalParty has a real vision for Queensland. We have a vision that the unemployment rate in this ...
Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 20 June 2001STATE DEVELOPMENT AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (2.41 p.m.): I rise to joindebate on the State Development and Other Legislation ...
Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 20 June 2001ELECTRICITY AMENDMENT BILLMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (4.05 p.m.): The reason forthe Electricity Amendment Bill is to ensure that there is a legislative basis for ...
Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 20 June 2001LANG PARKMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (5.54 p.m.): I move—That this parliament notes the Minister for State Development's conflict of interest as a member of state ...
Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 20 June 2001PROSTITUTION AMENDMENT BILLMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (10.37 p.m.), in reply: I thankeverybody who has joined in this debate tonight. There have been some good, ...
Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 29 May 2001POLICE SERVICE ADMINISTRATION AND MISCONDUCT TRIBUNALS AMENDMENT BILLMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (10.47 p.m.): The objective ofthis bill is to preserve the existing ...
Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 30 May 2001SITTING HOURS; ORDER OF BUSINESSMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (11.36 a.m.): The increasingarrogance of the Beattie government has to be seen to be believed. We have ...
Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 30 May 2001ANTI-DISCRIMINATION AMENDMENT BILLMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (2.58 p.m.): It gives me muchpleasure to join the debate on the Anti-Discrimination Amendment Bill ...