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Speech byMr. R. CONNORMEMBER FOR NERANGHansard 11 June 1999INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS BILLMr CONNOR (Nerang—LP) (11.45 a.m.): Today we saw Queensland's unemployment rate hit8%. That is certainly not a trend that is consistent with the Government's statements, and I ...
Speech byMr. R. CONNORMEMBER FOR NERANGHansard 17 August 1999INTERACTIVE GAMBLING (PLAYER PROTECTION) AMENDMENT BILLMr CONNOR (Nerang—LP) (10.26 p.m.): I rise to speak on the Interactive Gambling (PlayerProtection) Amendment Bill. I want to speak briefly ...
Speech byMr. R. CONNORMEMBER FOR NERANGHansard 14 September 1999COMMUNICATION AND INFORMATION STRATEGIC PLANMr CONNOR (Nerang—LP) (11.49 a.m.): Recently, the Minister responsible for IT, TerryMackenroth, released his much-awaited communication and information ...
Speech byMr. R. CONNORMEMBER FOR NERANGHansard 27 October 1999APPROPRIATION BILLEstimates Committee BReportMr CONNOR (Nerang—LP) (3.42 p.m.): I rise to speak to the report of Estimates Committee Band, more particularly, on the Ambulance Service. A recent ...
Speech byMr. R. CONNORMEMBER FOR NERANGHansard 9 November 1999APEC TECHNOMARTMr CONNOR (Nerang—LP) (6.25 p.m.): It is quite obvious that the Government has not realisedjust how much damage this Technomart fiasco has caused Queensland. There is a giant wave ...
Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 8 June 1999NELLY BAY DEVELOPMENT, MAGNETIC ISLANDHon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (5.59 p.m.): Imove—"That this House supports the Government's handling of the ...
Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 9 June 1999INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS BILLHon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (4.13 p.m.): This Billis all about revenge. It is all about getting square. It is all ...
Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 10 June 1999PUBLIC SERVICEHon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (10.17 a.m.): Fromwhat we have heard from the Government this morning, I think that we now ...
Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 11 June 1999INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS BILLHon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (3.22 p.m.): TheOpposition opposes the motion moved by the Leader of the House. There are ...
Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 11 June 1999SPECIAL ADJOURNMENTHon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (5.13 p.m.): Isupport the comments made by the honourable member for Indooroopilly. We have ...
Speech byMr. R. CONNORMEMBER FOR NERANGHansard 25 March 1999CRIMINAL JUSTICE COMMISSION; COMMENTS BY MINISTER FOR MAIN ROADSMr CONNOR (Nerang—LP) (7.11 p.m.): This morning in Parliament the Minister for Main Roadsmade certain comments. These involved matters ...
Speech byMr. R. CONNORMEMBER FOR NERANGHansard 15 April 1999WORKCOVER QUEENSLAND AMENDMENT BILLMr CONNOR (Nerang—LP) (3.53 p.m.): In speaking against the changes to WorkCoverproposed by the Government, I reiterate that the Opposition is all in favour of ...
Speech byMr. R. CONNORMEMBER FOR NERANGHansard 27 May 1999FISHERMEN'S HUTSMr CONNOR (Nerang—LP) (7.14 p.m.): Tonight, I rise to speak about fishermen's huts. Thismorning during question time the responsible Minister, Rod Welford, would not guarantee the ...
Speech byMr. R. CONNORMEMBER FOR NERANGHansard 8 June 1999YEAR 2000 INFORMATION DISCLOSURE BILLMr CONNOR (Nerang—LP) (5.42 p.m.): Before I speak specifically to the Bill, I think it isimportant to put on record some background to this year 2000 problem. I, ...
Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 15 September 1999BURNETT REGIONHon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (6 p.m.): I move—"That this House calls on the Beattie Labor Government to assist the embattled ...
Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 16 September 19991999 BUDGET SPEECHHon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (11.30 a.m.): This isan incredibly disappointing Budget to carry Queensland into the new ...
Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 9 March 1999TRANS-TASMAN MUTUAL RECOGNITION (QUEENSLAND) BILLHon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (12.45 p.m.): I am inthe somewhat unusual position of speaking or ...
Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 9 March 1999LAND AND RESOURCES TRIBUNAL BILLHon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (3.43 p.m.): TheOpposition will not be opposing this legislation, but we do have ...
Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 10 March 1999GORDONSTONE STRIKEHon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (10.12 a.m.): Thismorning we saw the incredible announcement by the Premier that the taxpayers ...
Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 10 March 1999BEATTIE LABOR GOVERNMENTHon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (6 p.m.): I move—"That this House condemns the Beattie Labor Government as a can't do ...
Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 17 August 1999CENSURE OF MEMBER FOR IPSWICHHon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the National Party) (6 p.m.): Imove—"That this House censures the Member for Ipswich and calls on ...
Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 18 August 1999TAB PRIVATISATIONHon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (6.12 p.m.): Inseconding the motion moved by the member for Moggill, I point out that it is ...
Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 19 August 1999COMMISSIONS OF INQUIRY (QUEENSLAND CONSTITUTIONAL REVIEW COMMISSION)REGULATIONHon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (11.45 a.m.): Inseconding the ...
Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 24 August 1999MR DEPUTY SPEAKER'S RULINGHon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (5.03 p.m.): Isecond the motion moved this afternoon by the honourable member for ...
Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 25 August 1999MINISTERIAL LEGAL EXPENSESHon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (10.10 a.m.): It isclear from statements made by the Premier and the Attorney-General ...
Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 26 August 1999HEALTH SERVICESHon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (6.09 p.m.): Isecond the motion moved by the member for Maroochydore. I do so obviously with some ...
Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 14 September 1999BEATTIE STEALTH TAXHon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (10 a.m.): Thismorning we have seen something quite unprecedented in this Parliament. We ...
Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 25 August 1999TURKISH EARTHQUAKEHon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (9.35 a.m.): I joinwith the Premier in expressing the horror and sorrow of Queenslanders at ...
Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 20 July 1999REGIONAL FOREST AGREEMENTSHon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (10.27 a.m.): It hasbeen reported that, later today, some 20 mayors representing 44 ...
Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 15 September 1999JOB CREATIONHon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (10.12 a.m.):Yesterday the Premier, likening himself to Solomon, modestly described his ...
Speech byHon. RUSSELL COOPERMEMBER FOR CROWS NESTHansard 30 November 1999FORESTRY AMENDMENT BILLHon. T. R. COOPER (Crows Nest—NPA) (11.35 p.m.): I noted in the Minister's second-readingspeech that one of the objectives of the Forestry Amendment Bill is to ...
Speech byHon. RUSSELL COOPERMEMBER FOR CROWS NESTHansard 1 December 1999PROSTITUTION BILLHon. T. R. COOPER (Crows Nest—NPA) (2.56 p.m.): Thank you, Mr Deputy Speaker.Mr Reeves: Here is some more scaremongering.Mr COOPER: Who was that? I will decide what I ...
Speech byHon. RUSSELL COOPERMEMBER FOR CROWS NESTHansard 7 December 1999TREE-CLEARING GUIDELINESHon. T. R. COOPER (Crows Nest—NPA) (6.35 p.m.): It is sad that this debate on tree clearinghas to take place, because all one hears from speakers opposite is ...
Speech byHon. RUSSELL COOPERMEMBER FOR CROWS NESTHansard 8 December 1999IMPORTATION OF FRESH DURIANHon. T. R. COOPER (Crows Nest—NPA) (10.10 a.m.): I wish to bring to the attention of theHouse yet another example of imports adversely affecting our primary ...
Speech byHon. RUSSELL COOPERMEMBER FOR CROWS NESTHansard 9 December 1999WATER RESOURCES AMENDMENT BILLHon. T. R. COOPER (Crows Nest—NPA) (11.45 a.m.): I, too, have pleasure in taking part in thisdebate on the Water Resources Amendment Bill 1999. The ...
Speech byHon. RUSSELL COOPERMEMBER FOR CROWS NESTHansard 10 December 1999VEGETATION MANAGEMENT BILLHon. T. R. COOPER (Crows Nest—NPA) (11.47 a.m.): Mr Deputy Speaker, just before I speak tothe Bill which, of course, does not give me any pleasure, I would ...
Speech byMr S. SANTOROMEMBER FOR CLAYFIELDHansard 3 March 1999MINISTER FOR RACINGMr SANTORO (Clayfield—LP) (6.38 p.m.): It the future of the industry, but the Minister hasgives me great pleasure to participate briefly in constantly failed to reply because he ...
Speech byMr S. SANTOROMEMBER FOR CLAYFIELDHansard 3 March 1999CORRECTIVE SERVICES AND PENALTIES AND SENTENCES AMENDMENT BILLMr SANTORO (Clayfield—LP) (9.31 p.m.): I the judge. This Bill is aimed at the second ofhave great pleasure in rising to speak in favour ...
Speech byMr S. SANTOROMEMBER FOR CLAYFIELDHansard 3 March 1999TAFE QUEENSLANDMr SANTORO (Clayfield—LP) (11 p.m.): creation; it is their ideology, their policy. They areSince it was elected in June 1998, the Beattie attempting to distance themselves from ...
Speech byMr S. SANTOROMEMBER FOR CLAYFIELDHansard 9 March 1999LAND AND RESOURCES TRIBUNAL BILLMr SANTORO (Clayfield—LP) (5.09 p.m.): It could not even present a comprehensivegives me great pleasure to be able to join in the package of native title legislation ...
Speech byMr S. SANTOROMEMBER FOR CLAYFIELDHansard 2 March 1999GORDONSTONE MINE DISPUTE; MEMBER FOR FITZROYMr SANTORO (Clayfield—LP) (6.10 p.m.): I Mr BEATTIE: I seek for it to be withdrawn.am pleased to second the motion moved by theMr SANTORO: If the Premier ...
Speech byMr S. SANTOROMEMBER FOR CLAYFIELDHansard 2 March 1999LABOR PARTY PRESELECTION OF FEMALE CANDIDATESMr SANTORO (Clayfield—LP) (7.05 p.m.): I But in a show of democracy that Saddamwant to briefly speak about Labor machine men Hussein would be proud of, ...
Speech byMr S. SANTOROMEMBER FOR CLAYFIELDHansard 3 March 1999WORKERS COMPENSATION FUNDMr SANTORO (Clayfield—LP) (10.18 a.m.): The Queensland Chamber of Commerce andThe Government's proposed changes to the Industry—the State's peak employerWorkers ...
Speech byMr S. SANTOROMEMBER FOR CLAYFIELDHansard 3 March 1999ADDRESS IN REPLYMr SANTORO (Clayfield—LP) (12.18 p.m.): It the real issues in my electorate, such as thegives me great pleasure to join in this debate Nundah bottleneck, the Leckie Road ...
Speech byMr S. SANTOROMEMBER FOR CLAYFIELDHansard 23 March 1999ASIA-PACIFIC CITIES SUMMITarticle—and in the absence of provable denialsMr SANTORO (Clayfield—LP) (11.49 a.m.): Ifrom the honourable members opposite, we havewish to advise honourable members of ...
Speech byMr S. SANTOROMEMBER FOR CLAYFIELDHansard 23 March 1999GAMING MACHINE AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr SANTORO (Clayfield—LP) (4.12 p.m.): organisations would be placed in severe financialHow pathetic that members come into this place ...
Speech byMr S. SANTOROMEMBER FOR CLAYFIELDHansard 10 March 1999CITY/VALLEY BYPASSMr SANTORO (Clayfield—LP) (11.09 p.m.): needs to be reopened. This evening, I call on theThis evening, I wish to discuss briefly the Brisbane City Council to do this—to reopen ...
Speech byMr S. SANTOROMEMBER FOR CLAYFIELDHansard 10 March 1999CHILD PROTECTION BILLeverything to assist. That does not mean taking Mr SANTORO (Clayfield—LP) (5.15 p.m.):children outside the family unit because, as we allThe primary objective of this Bill is ...
Speech byMr S. SANTOROMEMBER FOR CLAYFIELDHansard 10 March 1999BEATTIE LABOR GOVERNMENT Mr SANTORO (Clayfield—LP) (6.35 p.m.): after we lost the election. There was a 5.8%The Premier's amendment to the motion is an increase in new apprenticeships approved ...
Speech byMr S. SANTOROMEMBER FOR CLAYFIELDHansard 10 March 1999GOVERNMENT SUPPORT FOR UNIONS Mr SANTORO (Clayfield—LP) (10.28 a.m.): If Mr Borbidge: They get rewarded.there was ever any doubt that this Government isMr SANTORO: They get rewarded, as thetotally ...
Speech byMr S. SANTOROMEMBER FOR CLAYFIELDHansard 24March 1999CORRECTIVE SERVICES LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr SANTORO (Clayfield—LP) (5.42 p.m.): most forward thinking policies ever implementedThe Corrective Service Legislation Amendment in this State. For ...
Speech byMr S. SANTOROMEMBER FOR CLAYFIELDHansard 24 March 1999SUN METALS DISPUTE; GORDONSTONE MINE DISPUTEMr SANTORO (Clayfield—LP) (6.36 p.m.): this State! He failed the industrial relations test.This debate is all about union conflict and There was massive ...
Speech byMr S. SANTOROMEMBER FOR CLAYFIELDHansard 13 April 1999CRIMINAL CODE (STALKING) AMENDMENT BILLMr SANTORO (Clayfield—LP) (5.37 p.m.): psychological trauma to the victim of stalkingOne of the most insidious manifestations of whatever the state of mind ...
Speech byMr S. SANTOROMEMBER FOR CLAYFIELDHansard 14 April 1999ANZAC DAY TRADING HOURSMr SANTORO (Clayfield—LP) (6.27 p.m.): they have or had family, relatives or friends whoWe on this side of the House respect and admire did, or to the hundreds of thousands ...
Speech byMr S. SANTOROMEMBER FOR CLAYFIELDHansard 23 March 1999DRUG COURT TRIALMr SANTORO (Clayfield—LP) (6.34 p.m.): At rather that these people have both a seriousthe moment, all around Australia, there is a life problem and social and legal ...
Speech byMr S. SANTOROMEMBER FOR CLAYFIELDHansard 25 March 1999HENDRA, TRANSPORT ROUTESMr SANTORO (Clayfield—LP) (7.08 p.m.): I My constituents in the suburb of Hendra arerise to talk about an injustice that has been demanding a genuine review of the decision ...
Speech byHon. STEVE BREDHAUERMEMBER FOR COOKHansard 24 March 1999TRANSPORT (SOUTH BANK CORPORATION AREA LAND) BILLHon. S. D. BREDHAUER (Cook—ALP) (Minister for Transport and Minister for Main Roads)(11.59 a.m.): I move—"That the Bill be now read a second ...
Speech byHon. STEVE BREDHAUERMEMBER FOR COOKHansard 25 March 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTNerang-Broadbeach RoadHon. S. D. BREDHAUER (Cook—ALP) (Minister for Transport and Minister for Main Roads)(9.50 a.m.), by leave : I rise on this occasion to advise the ...
Speech byHon. STEVE BREDHAUERMEMBER FOR COOKHansard 13 April 1999TRANSPORT (SOUTH BANK CORPORATION AREA LAND) BILLHon. S. D. BREDHAUER (Cook—ALP) (Minister for Transport and Minister for Main Roads)(2.57 p.m.), in reply: Fancy members of One Nation lecturing ...
Speech byHon. STEVE BREDHAUERMEMBER FOR COOKHansard 14 April 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTBrisbane Light Rail ProjectHon. S. D. BREDHAUER (Cook—ALP) (Minister for Transport and Minister for Main Roads)(9.53 a.m.), by leave: I would like to draw members' attention ...
Speech byHon. STEVE BREDHAUERMEMBER FOR COOKHansard 15 April 1999ROAD TRANSPORT REFORM BILLHon. S. D. BREDHAUER (Cook—ALP) (Minister for Transport and Minister for Main Roads)(12.01 p.m.): I move—"That the Bill be now read a second time."The Road Transport ...
Speech byHon. STEVE BREDHAUERMEMBER FOR COOKHansard 25 May 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTFederal Road FundingHon. S. D. BREDHAUER (Cook—ALP) (Minister for Transport and Minister for Main Roads)(9.54 a.m.), by leave: I rise on this occasion to provide the ...
Speech byHon. STEVE BREDHAUERMEMBER FOR COOKHansard 26 May 1999STOLEN GENERATIONHon. S. D. BREDHAUER (Cook—ALP) (Minister for Transport and Minister for Main Roads)(2.37 p.m.): I acknowledge the traditional owners of the land occupied by this Parliament. I ...
Speech byHon. STEVE BREDHAUERMEMBER FOR COOKHansard 26 August 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTRail Freight HaulageHon. S. D. BREDHAUER (Cook—ALP) (Minister for Transport and Minister for Main Roads)(9.57 a.m.), by leave: Our capacity to move freight efficiently is ...
Speech byHon. STEVE BREDHAUERMEMBER FOR COOKHansard 26 August 1999ROAD TRANSPORT REFORM BILLHon. S. D. BREDHAUER (Cook—ALP) (Minister for Transport and Minister for Main Roads)(11.51 a.m.), in reply: I thank all honourable members who have made contributions ...
Speech byHon. STEVE BREDHAUERMEMBER FOR COOKHansard 26 October 1999CENSURE OF MINISTER FOR MINES AND ENERGYHon. S. D. BREDHAUER (Cook—ALP) (Minister for Transport and Minister for Main Roads)(6.50 p.m.): The Chief Executive of Queensland Rail, Vince O'Rourke, ...
Speech byHon. STEVE BREDHAUERMEMBER FOR COOKHansard 27 October 1999APPROPRIATION BILLEstimates Committee CReportHon. S. D. BREDHAUER (Cook—ALP) (Minister for Transport and Minister for Main Roads)(4.43 p.m.): I would like to make a few comments on the ...
Speech byHon. STEVE BREDHAUERMEMBER FOR COOKHansard 9 March 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTPacific MotorwayHon. S. D. BREDHAUER (Cook—ALP) (Minister for Transport and Minister for Main Roads)(9.43 a.m.), by leave: This is a can-do Government focusing on jobs and ...
Speech byHon. STEVE BREDHAUERMEMBER FOR COOKHansard 10 March 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTRedbank Railway WorkshopsHon. S. D. BREDHAUER (Cook—ALP) (Minister for Transport and Minister for Main Roads)(9.54 a.m.), by leave: I am pleased to announce yet another jobs ...
Speech byHon. STEVE BREDHAUERMEMBER FOR COOKHansard 11 March 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTCaboolture-Maroochydore Corridor StudyHon. S. D. BREDHAUER (Cook—ALP) (Minister for Transport and Minister for Main Roads)(9.55 a.m.), by leave: The Caboolture-Maroochydore ...
Speech byHon. STEVE BREDHAUERMEMBER FOR COOKHansard 24 March 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTKarawatha Forest Park; Intelligent Traffic Signal SystemHon. S. D. BREDHAUER (Cook—ALP) (Minister for Transport and Minister for Main Roads)(9.55 a.m.), by leave: The ...
Speech byHon. STEVE BREDHAUERMEMBER FOR COOKHansard 19 August 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTHeavy Vehicle SafetyHon. S. D. BREDHAUER (Cook—ALP) (Minister for Transport and Minister for MainRoads)(10.08 a.m.), by leave: Heavy vehicle safety is an important issue. ...
Speech byHon. STEVE BREDHAUERMEMBER FOR COOKHansard 25 August 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTExpectation Pty LtdHon. S. D. BREDHAUER (Cook—ALP) (Minister for Transport and Minister for Main Roads)(9.51 a.m.), by leave: The Department of Main Roads currently has an ...
Speech byHon. STEVE BREDHAUERMEMBER FOR COOKHansard 25 August 1999TRANSPORT LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLHon. S. D. BREDHAUER (Cook—ALP) (Minister for Transport and Minister for Main Roads)(12.05 p.m.): I move—"That the Bill be now read a second time."The ...
Speech byHon. STEVE BREDHAUERMEMBER FOR COOKHansard 9 June 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTBrisbane Light Rail Project Hon. S. D. BREDHAUER (Cook—ALP) (Minister for Transport and Minister for Main Roads)(9.51 a.m.), by leave: I inform the House of the progress in ...
Speech byHon. STEVE BREDHAUERMEMBER FOR COOKHansard 10 June 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTDepartments of Transport and Main RoadsHon. S. D. BREDHAUER (Cook—ALP) (Minister for Transport and Minister for Main Roads)(10.09 a.m.), by leave: I want to place on record ...
Speech byHon. STEVE BREDHAUERMEMBER FOR COOKHansard 10 June 1999TRANSPORT INFRASTRUCTUREHon. S. D. BREDHAUER (Cook—ALP) (Minister for Transport and Minister for Main Roads)(6.13 p.m.): I move the following amendment—"That all words after the word 'House' be ...
Speech byHon. STEVE BREDHAUERMEMBER FOR COOKHansard 29 October 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTNational Road RulesHon. S. D. BREDHAUER (Cook—ALP) (Minister for Transport and Minister for Main Roads)(9.43 a.m.), by leave: Queensland Transport has been working with ...
Speech byHon. STEVE BREDHAUERMEMBER FOR COOKHansard 10 November 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTNational Road RulesHon. S. D. BREDHAUER (Cook—ALP) (Minister for Transport and Minister for Main Roads)(9.43 a.m.), by leave: Queensland Transport has been working with ...
Speech byHon. STEVE BREDHAUERMEMBER FOR COOKHansard 18 August 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTGladstone Port Authority Lease; Navari Pty LtdHon. S. D. BREDHAUER (Cook—ALP) (Minister for Transport and Minister for Main Roads)(5.52 p.m.), by leave: I refer to the ...
Speech byHon. STEVE BREDHAUERMEMBER FOR COOKHansard 27 May 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTOverseas VisitHon. S. D. BREDHAUER (Cook—ALP) (Minister for Transport and Minister for Main Roads)(9.54 a.m.), by leave: I rise on this occasion to inform members of ...
Speech byHon. TOM BARTONMEMBER FOR WATERFORDHansard 24 March 1999CORRECTIVE SERVICES AND PENALTIES AND SENTENCES AMENDMENT BILLHon. T. A. BARTON (Waterford—ALP) (Minister for Police and Corrective Services) (8.59 p.m.):To begin, let me fully endorse the ...
Speech byHon. TOM BARTONMEMBER FOR WATERFORDHansard 25 March 1999CORRECTIVE SERVICES LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLHon. T. A. BARTON (Waterford—ALP) (Minister for Police and Corrective Services) (12.56 p.m.),in reply: I certainly want to thank all of the ...
Speech byHon. TOM BARTONMEMBER FOR WATERFORDHansard 14 April 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTPolice ResourcesHon. T. A. BARTON (Waterford—ALP) (Minister for Police and Corrective Services) (9.47 a.m.),by leave: When the Beattie Labor Government came to power, we ...
Speech byHon. TOM BARTONMEMBER FOR WATERFORDHansard 28 April 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTPolice Beat ProgramHon. T. A. BARTON (Waterford—ALP) (Minister for Police and Corrective Services) (9.52 a.m.),by leave: I rise with pleasure this morning to tell this House ...
Speech byHon. TOM BARTONMEMBER FOR WATERFORDHansard 28 April 1999POLICE POWERS AND RESPONSIBILITIES AND OTHER ACTS (REGISTERS) AMENDMENT BILLHon. T. A. BARTON (Waterford—ALP) (Minister for Police and Corrective Services) (3.17 p.m.),in reply, I will begin by ...
Speech byHon. TOM BARTONMEMBER FOR WATERFORDHansard 28 April 1999WEAPONS AMENDMENT BILLHon. T. A. BARTON (Waterford—ALP) (Minister for Police and Corrective Services) (9.20 p.m.):From the outset, I would like to reaffirm the Beattie Government's commitment to ...
Speech byMr TIM MULHERINMEMBER FOR MACKAYHansard 15 September 1999SUGAR INDUSTRY BILLMr MULHERIN (Mackay—ALP) (4.19 p.m.): The Mackay region is the sugar capital of Australiaand, as the elected member for Mackay, it is a pleasure to speak in support of the ...
Speech byMr TIM MULHERINMEMBER FOR MACKAYHansard 16 September 1999WATER RESOURCES, RURAL QUEENSLANDMr MULHERIN (Mackay—ALP) (6.41 p.m.): Talk about political doublespeak: those opposite arepast masters at it. It is a bit rich having the coalition talking ...
Speech byMr TIM MULHERINMEMBER FOR MACKAYHansard 17 September 19991999 STATE BUDGETMr MULHERIN (Mackay—ALP) (2.46 p.m.): It is a pleasure to speak in support of the Budget.The record $16.8 billion Budget has been prepared on a full accrual accounting basis ...
Speech byMr TIM MULHERINMEMBER FOR MACKAYHansard 28 October 1999APPROPRIATION BILLEstimates Committee EReportMr MULHERIN (Mackay—ALP) (12.06 p.m.): In speaking to the report of Estimates CommitteeE, I thank the deputy chair and member for Hinchinbrook, Marc ...
Speech byMr TIM MULHERINMEMBER FOR MACKAYHansard 30 November 1999RETIREMENT VILLAGES BILLMr MULHERIN (Mackay—ALP) (5.55 p.m.): The retirement village industry in Queensland iscurrently governed by the Retirement Villages Act 1988. In the past 10 years there ...
Speech byHon. TOM BARTONMEMBER FOR WATERFORDHansard 4 March 1999POLICE POWERS AND RESPONSIBILITIES AMENDMENT BILLHon. T. A. BARTON (Waterford—ALP) (Minister for Police and Corrective Services) (3.08 p.m.),in reply: Firstly, I thank everybody who has made a ...
Speech byHon. TOM BARTONMEMBER FOR WATERFORDHansard 29 April 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTCorrective Services PortfolioHon. T. A. BARTON (Waterford—ALP) (Minister for Police and Corrective Services) (9.56 a.m.),by leave: The Labor Party went to the 1998 State ...
Speech byHon. TOM BARTONMEMBER FOR WATERFORDHansard 29 April 1999PERFORMANCE OF MINISTERSHon. T. A. BARTON (Waterford—ALP) (Minister for Police and Corrective Services) (6.25 p.m.): Ifthat is the best shot that those opposite can come up with, I feel sorry ...
Speech byHon. TOM BARTONMEMBER FOR WATERFORDHansard 25 May 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTSir David Longland Correctional CentreHon. T. A. BARTON (Waterford—ALP) (Minister for Police and Corrective Services) (9.49 a.m.),by leave: Two weeks ago, a key went missing ...
Speech byHon. TOM BARTONMEMBER FOR WATERFORDHansard 26 May 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTSpecial Services by PoliceHon. T. A. BARTON (Waterford—ALP) (Minister for Police and Corrective Services) (9.49 a.m.),by leave: The State Opposition has attempted to run a ...
Speech byMr TIM MULHERINMEMBER FOR MACKAYHansard 11 June 1999INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS BILLMr MULHERIN (Mackay—ALP) (11.37 a.m.): The Industrial Relations Bill recognises above allthe importance of industrial harmony to the State's economic and social future. The ...
Speech byMr TIM MULHERINMEMBER FOR MACKAYHansard 22 July 1999ST MARY'S SCHOOL; 75TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONMr MULHERIN (Mackay—ALP) (7.10 p.m.): I had the honour of attending the 75th anniversarycelebration of St Mary's School in South Mackay over the May Day ...
Speech byMr TIM MULHERINMEMBER FOR MACKAYHansard 19 August 1999PROSERPINE STATE HIGH SCHOOL Mr MULHERIN (Mackay—ALP) (7.17 p.m.): I draw to the attention of the House the efforts ofthe teachers, staff and students of the Proserpine State High School and of ...
Speech byMr TIM MULHERINMEMBER FOR MACKAYHansard 26 August 1999QUEENSLAND BUILDING SERVICES AUTHORITY AMENDMENT BILL Mr MULHERIN (Mackay—ALP) (2.42 p.m.): It is with pleasure that I rise to speak in support ofthe Queensland Building Services Authority ...
Speech byMr TIM MULHERINMEMBER FOR MACKAYHansard 14 September 1999PRIMARY INDUSTRIES LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr MULHERIN (Mackay—ALP) (12.40 p.m.): I rise to speak in support of the Primary IndustriesLegislation Amendment Bill 1999. The Bill amends a number ...
Speech byHon. TOM BARTONMEMBER FOR WATERFORDHansard 9 March 1999CORRECTIVE SERVICES LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLHon. T. A. BARTON (Waterford—ALP) (Minister for Police and Corrective Services) (12.38 p.m.):I move—"That the Bill be now read a second time."The ...
Speech byHon. TOM BARTONMEMBER FOR WATERFORDHansard 10 March 1999POLICE POWERS AND RESPONSIBILITIES AND OTHER ACTS (REGISTERS) AMENDMENT BILLHon. T. A. BARTON (Waterford—ALP) (Minister for Police and Corrective Services) (11.46 a.m.):I move—"That the Bill be ...
Speech byHon. TOM BARTONMEMBER FOR WATERFORDHansard 24 March 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTPolice Resources, LauraHon. T. A. BARTON (Waterford—ALP) (Minister for Police and Corrective Services) (9.50 a.m.),by leave: In the last parliamentary sitting I praised the ...
Speech byMr TIM MULHERINMEMBER FOR MACKAYHansard 28 October 1999MINISTER FOR MINES AND ENERGYMr MULHERIN (Mackay—ALP) (6.22 p.m.): Our Government is determined to provideQueensland with a world-class electricity industry characterised by reliability, ...
Speech byMr TIM MULHERINMEMBER FOR MACKAYHansard 11 November 1999COMMUNITY SERVICES LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr MULHERIN (Mackay—ALP) (2.57 p.m.): I am pleased to support the Community ServicesLegislation Amendment Bill 1999. The Bill when proclaimed will ...
Speech byMr TIM MULHERINMEMBER FOR MACKAYHansard 26 November 1999PRIMARY INDUSTRY BODIES REFORM BILLMr MULHERIN (Mackay—ALP) (11.22 a.m.): If that was qualified support from the member forCrows Nest, I would hate to see what his opposition would be like! This ...
Speech byHon. V. LESTERMEMBER FOR KEPPELHansard 3 December 1999FORESTRY AMENDMENT BILLHon. V. P. LESTER (Keppel—NPA) (2.43 p.m.): I might also say how pleased we are to see ourstudents here. It is very good indeed.I am grateful for the chance to speak on the ...
Speech byHon. V. LESTERMEMBER FOR KEPPELHansard 7 December 1999TREE-CLEARING GUIDELINESHon. V. P. LESTER (Keppel—NPA) (10.04 a.m.): Reports today in the Sydney Morning Heraldand the Melbourne Age have exposed the furphy being peddled by the Premier yesterday ...
Speech byHon. V. LESTERMEMBER FOR KEPPELHansard 7 December 1999TREE-CLEARING GUIDELINESHon. V. P. LESTER (Keppel—NPA) (6.10 p.m.): In seconding this motion, I am calling upon theGovernment to stop its purge of the bush, to stop using the bush as a scapegoat ...
Speech byHon. V. LESTERMEMBER FOR KEPPELHansard 8 December 1999WATER RESOURCES AMENDMENT BILLHon. V. P. LESTER (Keppel—NPA) (9.25 p.m.): Water is one of the most significant issues inQueensland, and I believe that it will only become more significant in the ...
Speech byHon. V. LESTERMEMBER FOR KEPPELHansard 9 & 10 December 1999VEGETATION MANAGEMENT BILLHon. V. P. LESTER (Keppel—NPA) (11.37 p.m.): Today marks one of the darkest days in thehistory of Queensland and of this Parliament. In recent days, we have ...
Speech byWARREN PITTMEMBER FOR MULGRAVEHansard 2 March 1999ADDRESS IN REPLYMr PITT (Mulgrave—ALP) (2.30 p.m.): It is great to be back. It is great to be given theopportunity once more to represent the people of Mulgrave in the Queensland Legislative ...
Speech byWARREN PITTMEMBER FOR MULGRAVEHansard 3 March 1999ABBEYFIELD HOUSING PROJECTMr PITT (Mulgrave—ALP) (10.22 a.m.): In July last year the Government held its very firstCommunity Cabinet meeting at Edmonton. I was pleased to attend that meeting and saw ...
Speech byWARREN PITTMEMBER FOR MULGRAVEHansard 10 March 1999DIALYSIS TREATMENT, INNISFAILMr PITT (Mulgrave—ALP) (11.05 p.m.): The incidence of end stage renal failure is increasingboth as a per capita rate and in absolute terms as the population increases. ...
Speech byWARREN PITTMEMBER FOR MULGRAVEHansard 16 September 19991999 STATE BUDGETMr PITT (Mulgrave—ALP) (12.13 a.m.): I congratulate the Premier and the member for Ipswichon the role they played in the production of this year's Budget. The pivotal role ...
Speech byWARREN PITTMEMBER FOR MULGRAVEHansard 26 October 1999SUGAR INDUSTRY BILLMr PITT (Mulgrave—ALP) (2.48 p.m.): I rise to support the Sugar Industry Bill. The sugarindustry is a mainstay of the economy within my electorate. The mills of Mulgrave, ...
Speech byWARREN PITTMEMBER FOR MULGRAVEHansard 27 October 1999APPROPRIATION BILLEstimates Committee DReportMr PITT (Mulgrave—ALP) (5.05 p.m.): It is with pleasure that I speak this afternoon to the reportof Estimates Committee D. At the outset, my ...
Speech byWARREN PITTMEMBER FOR MULGRAVEHansard 25 March 1999RED CROSS BLOOD BANKMr PITT (Mulgrave—ALP) (7.09 p.m.): Today I draw the attention of the House to the vital workbeing performed by the Red Cross through its blood product and transfusion services ...
Speech byWARREN PITTMEMBER FOR MULGRAVEHansard 27 April 1999MR AND MRS T. SIMPSONMr PITT (Mulgrave—ALP) (10.24 a.m.): As we approach the 21st century, it is difficult tounderstand how any Queenslander could be in a position of having acquired freehold title ...
Speech byWARREN PITTMEMBER FOR MULGRAVEHansard 27 April 1999BENTLEY PARK EDUCATION COMPLEXMr PITT (Mulgrave—ALP) (11.39 a.m.): During the Mulgrave by-election, I announced thatapproval had been granted by the Minister for Education, the Honourable Dean ...
Speech byWARREN PITTMEMBER FOR MULGRAVEHansard 28 April 1999GOODS AND SERVICES TAXMr PITT (Mulgrave—ALP) (11.05 p.m.): The Queensland Labor Government remains firmlyopposed to the introduction of a goods and services tax. The GST is a regressive tax. It will ...
Speech byWARREN PITTMEMBER FOR MULGRAVEHansard 10 June 1999CAIRNS HYDROTHERAPY FACILITYMr PITT (Mulgrave—ALP) (10.28 a.m.): The need for a suitable hydrotherapy facility in Cairnshas been acknowledged for a number of years. All Australian capital cities and ...
Speech byWARREN PITTMEMBER FOR MULGRAVEHansard 11 June 1999INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS BILLMr PITT (Mulgrave—ALP) (12.14 p.m.): This Government came to office promising to introducea modern and progressive system of industrial relations that promotes jobs growth, ...
Speech byWARREN PITTMEMBER FOR MULGRAVEHansard 26 August 1999NORTH QUEENSLAND MEDICAL SCHOOLMr PITT (Mulgrave—ALP) (10.24 a.m.): As a proud north Queenslander, I was delighted when itwas announced that north Queensland was to have a medical school of its ...
Speech byWARREN PITTMEMBER FOR MULGRAVEHansard 15 September 1999COMMUNITY-BASED REFERENDUM BILLMr PITT (Mulgrave—ALP) (10.10 p.m.): I wish to make a brief contribution to the debate on theCommunity-Based Referendum Bill, which was introduced into this ...
Speech byHon. V. LESTERMEMBER FOR KEPPELHansard 9 December 1999VEGETATION MANAGEMENT BILLHon. V. P. LESTER (Keppel—NPA) (11.37 p.m.): Today marks one of the darkest days in thehistory of Queensland and of this Parliament. In recent days, we have witnessed one ...
Speech byHon. V. LESTERMEMBER FOR KEPPELHansard 10 November 1999STATE OF THE ENVIRONMENT REPORTHon. V. P. LESTER (Keppel—NPA) (10.28 a.m.): The State of the Environment report releasedyesterday, which commenced under the Borbidge Government, provides a ...
Speech byHon. V. LESTERMEMBER FOR KEPPELHansard 11 November 1999COMMUNITY SERVICES LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLHon. V. P. LESTER (Keppel—NPA) (12.52 p.m.): The Opposition is pleased to see theintroduction of legislation designed to bring Aboriginal and Torres ...
Speech byHon. V. LESTERMEMBER FOR KEPPELHansard 23 November 1999TREE-CLEARING GUIDELINESHon. V. P. LESTER (Keppel—NPA) (10.27 a.m.): On Sunday night, the campaign ofvictimisation against primary producers started by the current Minister for Natural Resources ...
Speech byHon. V. LESTERMEMBER FOR KEPPELHansard 30 November 1999ROSSLYN BAY BOAT HARBOURHon. V. P. LESTER (Keppel—NPA) (10.23 a.m.): I wish to make a couple of comments inrelation to the attitude of one or two Ministers opposite. Recently, the construction of ...
Speech byHon. V. LESTERMEMBER FOR KEPPELHansard 30 November 1999TREE-CLEARING GUIDELINESHon. V. P. LESTER (Keppel—NPA) (6.10 p.m.): I have great pleasure in seconding this motion,which provides a breaking of the nexus that currently exists in this State as a ...
Speech byWARREN PITTMEMBER FOR MULGRAVEHansard 23 March 1999RED CROSSMr PITT (Mulgrave—ALP) (10.26 a.m.): Today I salute the work done by volunteer organisationsin our community. This week is the annual Red Cross Calling week. Collectors will be walking the ...
Speech byHon. BRIANLITTLEPROUDMEMBER FOR WESTERN DOWNSHansard 7 September 2000VEGETATION MANAGEMENT AMENDMENT BILLHon. B. G. LITTLEPROUD (Western Downs—NPA) (5.27 p.m.): I welcome the opportunity tospeak to the Vegetation Management Amendment Bill. I want to ...
Speech byHon. BRIANLITTLEPROUDMEMBER FOR WESTERN DOWNSHansard 4 October 2000ELECTRICITY AMENDMENT BILLHon. B. G. LITTLEPROUD (Western Downs—NPA) (2.30 p.m.): I rise to speak to the ElectricityAmendment Bill and be supportive of the member for Callide, the ...
Speech byHon. BRIANLITTLEPROUDMEMBER FOR WESTERN DOWNSHansard 5 October 2000DROUGHT DECLARATIONSHon. B. G. LITTLEPROUD (Western Downs—NPA) (6.35 p.m.): I rise to support the originalmotion moved by the member for Hinchinbrook. The member for Hinchinbrook and ...
Speech byHon. BRIANLITTLEPROUDMEMBER FOR WESTERN DOWNSHansard 18 October 2000FOOD PRODUCTION [SAFETY] BILLHon. B. G. LITTLEPROUD (Western Downs—NPA) (5.14 p.m.): I welcome the opportunity tospeak to the Food Production (Safety) Bill 2000. I do not intend to ...
Speech byHon. BRIANLITTLEPROUDMEMBER FOR WESTERN DOWNSHansard 8 November 2000APPROPRIATION BILL [No. 2]; APPROPRIATION [PARLIAMENT] BILL [No. 2] Hon. B. G. LITTLEPROUD (Western Downs—NPA) (11.17 p.m.): I listened carefully to thecontribution of the Leader of ...
Speech byBRUCE DAVIDSONMEMBER FOR NOOSAHansard 14 March 2000BORAL MILL, COOROYMr DAVIDSON (Noosa—LP) (7.05 p.m.): In the last session of this Parliament during the debateon tree-clearing guidelines, the Deputy Premier, in commenting on coalition members, ...
Speech byHon. BRIANLITTLEPROUDMEMBER FOR WESTERN DOWNSHansard 31 May 2000TRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT BILLHon. B. G. LITTLEPROUD (Western Downs—NPA) (3.48 p.m.): In rising to make a contributionto the debate on the Training and Employment Bill, I point out that, ...
Speech byHon. BRIANLITTLEPROUDMEMBER FOR WESTERN DOWNSHansard 20 July 2000BUDGET 2000Hon. B. G. LITTLEPROUD (Western Downs—NPA) (5.06 p.m.): I welcome the opportunity totake part in this debate on the Appropriation Bills and to speak about the State Budget. ...
Speech byBRUCE DAVIDSONMEMBER FOR NOOSAHansard 13 April 2000STATE HOUSING AMENDMENT BILLMr DAVIDSON (Noosa—LP) (2.43 p.m.): It is pleasing to note that the Minister for Public Worksand Minister for Housing in presenting this amendment to the State Housing ...
Speech byBRUCE DAVIDSONMEMBER FOR NOOSAHansard 17 May 2000NATIONAL PARK ESTATEMr DAVIDSON (Noosa—LP) (6.07 p.m.): I rise tonight to second the motion moved by mycolleague the member for Keppel and, in doing so, to bring to the attention of members of this ...
Speech byBRUCE DAVIDSONMEMBER FOR NOOSAHansard 1 June 2000TRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT BILLMr DAVIDSON (Noosa—LP) (4.05 p.m.): I rise to speak on the Training and Employment Bill. Itmay be difficult for members to find it, but hidden away at the back of this Bill ...
Speech byBRUCE DAVIDSONMEMBER FOR NOOSAHansard 21 June 2000MRS B. HARWOODMr DAVIDSON (Noosa—LP) (10.27 a.m.): I wish to bring to the attention of the House yetanother cowardly attack on a member of the general public by the Minister for Public Works ...
Speech byBRUCE DAVIDSONMEMBER FOR NOOSAHansard 16 March 2000TRANSPORT LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr DAVIDSON (Noosa—LP) (12.47 p.m.): In his second-reading speech to the TransportLegislation Amendment Bill, the Minister proposed amendments to a number of ...
Speech byBRUCE DAVIDSONMEMBER FOR NOOSAHansard 23 August 2000APPROPRIATION BILL, ESTIMATES COMMITTEE CMr DAVIDSON (Noosa—LP) (3.37 p.m.): The Minister for Transport has used the Estimatescommittee hearings to extol the virtues of the funding he has injected ...
Speech byBRUCE DAVIDSONMEMBER FOR NOOSAHansard 24 August 2000APPROPRIATION BILL, ESTIMATES COMMITTEE GMr DAVIDSON (Noosa—LP) (3.38 p.m.): It gives me no joy to stand in this Chamber today andbring to the attention of the Queensland tourism industry the Labor ...
Speech byBRUCE DAVIDSONMEMBER FOR NOOSAHansard 6 September 2000GOODWILL GAMESMr DAVIDSON (Noosa—LP) (11.11 p.m.): Back in 1996 as Minister for Tourism, Small Businessand Industry, I authorised the Queensland Events Corporation to undertake research into the ...
Speech byBRUCE DAVIDSONMEMBER FOR NOOSAHansard 19 July 2000DRUGS MISUSE AMENDMENT BILLMr DAVIDSON (Noosa—LP) (3.26 p.m.): I rise to speak to the Drugs Misuse Amendment Bill2000 and, in doing so, have no hesitation in supporting the Minister's second-reading ...
Speech byHon. BRIANLITTLEPROUDMEMBER FOR WESTERN DOWNSHansard 6 September 2000WATER BILLHon. B. G. LITTLEPROUD (Western Downs—NPA) (4.18 p.m.): In speaking to the Water Bill Iwish to advise honourable members that I do not intend to be repetitious. Lots of ...
Speech byBRUCE DAVIDSONMEMBER FOR NOOSAHansard 3 October 2000COOROY TIMBERWORKERSMr DAVIDSON (Noosa—LP) (11.53 a.m.): In the Courier-Mail of Friday, 29 September MareeDuffy, Sunshine Coast organiser for the Australian Workers Union, said when referring to ...
Speech byBRUCE DAVIDSONMEMBER FOR NOOSAHansard 18 October 2000POLICE RESOURCES, NOOSA ELECTORATEMr DAVIDSON (Noosa—LP) (10.54 p.m.): I rise in the Adjournment debate to raise the issue ofpolice numbers in the Noosa electorate. There are four police stations ...
Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 20 July 1999NATIVE TITLE (QUEENSLAND) STATE PROVISIONS AMENDMENT BILLHon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the National Party) (12.34 p.m.):This is one of the most extraordinary ...
Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 22 July 1999TIMBER INDUSTRYHon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (10.22 a.m.): Astatement issued overnight by the Federal Minister for Forestry reveals how cynical ...
Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 22 July 1999AUSTRALIAN LABOR PARTY STATE PRESIDENTHon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (7 p.m.): I rise toexpress the gravest possible concern at what would be one ...
Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 17 August 1999MOTIONS OF CONDOLENCEDeaths of Mr C. R. Rappolt and Mr R. B. J. PilbeamHon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (10.04 a.m.): CharlieRappolt was an ...
Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 17 August 1999GOCORPHon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (11.44 a.m.): Overrecent days many Queenslanders have been asking the question whether the Beattie ...
Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 17 August 1999INTERACTIVE GAMBLING (PLAYER PROTECTION) AMENDMENT BILLAll StagesHon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (12.43 p.m.): Thisfurther compounds the scandal ...
Speech byMr ROB MITCHELLMEMBER FOR CHARTERS TOWERSHansard 24 August 1999YOUTH SUICIDE; YELLOW RIBBON PROGRAMMr MITCHELL (Charters Towers—NPA) (7.10 p.m.): Suicide has been a major and concerningtopic for many years now. Why do people commit suicide? How can ...
Speech byMr ROB MITCHELLMEMBER FOR CHARTERS TOWERSHansard 25 August 1999ROAD TRANSPORT REFORM BILLMr MITCHELL (Charters Towers—NPA) (12.44 p.m.): As the shadow Minister has indicated, thecoalition proposes to support this legislation, which makes way for the ...
Speech byMr ROB MITCHELLMEMBER FOR CHARTERS TOWERSHansard 16 September 19991999 STATE BUDGETMr MITCHELL (Charters Towers—NPA) (11.30 p.m.): The Beattie Budget for 1999-2000 hasreceived a very lukewarm reception by all sectors across Queensland. I suppose ...
Speech byMr ROB MITCHELLMEMBER FOR CHARTERS TOWERSHansard 27 October 1999APPROPRIATION BILLEstimates Committee CReportMr MITCHELL (Charters Towers—NPA) (4.20 p.m.): I rise to speak to the report of EstimatesCommittee C and in particular to the portfolio of ...
Speech byMr ROB MITCHELLMEMBER FOR CHARTERS TOWERSHansard 28 October 1999APPROPRIATION BILLEstimates Committee EReportMr MITCHELL (Charters Towers—NPA) (12.01 p.m.): I rise to speak to the report of EstimatesCommittee E, especially as it relates to the ...
Speech byMr ROB MITCHELLMEMBER FOR CHARTERS TOWERSHansard 28 October 1999MINISTER FOR MINES AND ENERGYMr MITCHELL (Charters Towers—NPA) (6.36 p.m.): The future of tariff equalisation in this Stateis another issue that this Minister has ducked and one that he ...
Speech byMr ROB MITCHELLMEMBER FOR CHARTERS TOWERSHansard 24 November 1999HEALTH LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr MITCHELL (Charters Towers—NPA) (2.36 p.m.): I will speak briefly to the Health LegislationAmendment Bill of 1999 and specifically to the amendments ...
Speech byHon. R. SCHWARTENMEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTONHansard 2 March 1999MOTION OF CONDOLENCEDeaths of Mr R. T. McLean, MLA, and Mr L. J. Yewdale, MLAHon. R. E. SCHWARTEN (Rockhampton— ALP) (Minister for Public Works and Minister forHousing) (9.51 a.m.): There is ...
Speech byMr ROB MITCHELLMEMBER FOR CHARTERS TOWERSHansard 29 April 1999QUEENSLAND FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY AMENDMENT REGULATION (No. 1) 1999Disallowance of Statutory InstrumentMr MITCHELL (Charters Towers—NPA) (10.49 p.m.): I am pleased to rise to support ...
Speech byMr ROB MITCHELLMEMBER FOR CHARTERS TOWERSHansard 11 June 1999INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS BILLMr MITCHELL (Charters Towers—NPA) (12 p.m.): I rise to oppose this Labor Government'sIndustrial Relations Bill 1999 and, in doing so, at least at a decent hour. At ...
Speech byMr ROB MITCHELLMEMBER FOR CHARTERS TOWERSHansard 19 August 1999CENTRAL QUEENSLAND TIDIEST TOWN AWARDMr MITCHELL (Charters Towers—NPA) (7.23 p.m.): I was very pleased to hear this week thatClermont was awarded the Central Queensland Tidiest Town ...
Speech byMr ROB MITCHELLMEMBER FOR CHARTERS TOWERSHansard 29 April 1999COAL MINING SAFETY AND HEALTH BILLMINING AND QUARRYING SAFETY AND HEALTH BILLMr MITCHELL (Charters Towers—NPA) (12.30 p.m.): Mr Deputy Speaker, I am pleased to seeyou in the chair because ...
Speech byHon. R. SCHWARTENMEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTONHansard 2 March 1999ADDRESS IN REPLYHon. R. E. SCHWARTEN (Rockhampton— ALP) (Minister for Public Works and Minister forHousing) (3.09 p.m.): The debate on the motion for the adoption of the Address in Reply is a ...
Speech byMr ROB MITCHELLMEMBER FOR CHARTERS TOWERSHansard 24 August 1999TOURISM LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr MITCHELL (Charters Towers—NPA) (2.37 p.m.): I rise to speak briefly to the TourismLegislation Amendment Bill, especially in relation to regional ...
Speech byMr ROB MITCHELLMEMBER FOR CHARTERS TOWERSHansard 15 April 1999ELECTRICITY INDUSTRYMr MITCHELL (Charters Towers—NPA) (10.16 a.m.): Labor incompetence on a classicscale—so familiar to all Australians in recent years—now has another major victim: a cot ...
Speech byMr ROB MITCHELLMEMBER FOR CHARTERS TOWERSHansard 15 April 1999ELECTRICITY INDUSTRYMr MITCHELL (Charters Towers—NPA) (6 p.m.): I move—"That this House condemns the Minister for Mines and Energy for his grossmismanagement of the Queensland electricity ...
Speech byMr ROB MITCHELLMEMBER FOR CHARTERS TOWERSHansard 25 March & 13 April 1999EXPLOSIVES BILLMr MITCHELL (Charters Towers—NPA) (5.21 p.m.): It feels like this Bill has had more falsestarts than the Olympic track team. This Bill was introduced in November ...
Speech byMr ROB MITCHELLMEMBER FOR CHARTERS TOWERSHansard 27 October 1999APPROPRIATION BILLEstimates Committee BReportMr MITCHELL (Charters Towers—NPA) (3.53 p.m.): I rise to speak on the hearings conductedby Estimates Committee B and in so doing I wish to ...
Speech byHon. RUSSELL COOPERMEMBER FOR CROWS NESTHansard 14 April 1999WORKCOVER QUEENSLAND AMENDMENT BILLHon. T. R. COOPER (Crows Nest—NPA) (3.25 p.m.): I, too, want to take part in this debate. Butfirstly, I must say that on nearly every occasion that I ...
Speech byHon. RUSSELL COOPERMEMBER FOR CROWS NESTHansard 27 April 1999GOVERNMENT ELECTION PROMISESHon. T. R. COOPER (Crows Nest—NPA) (6.25 p.m.): I will not offer the Deputy Premier my time.This Beattie Government, in less than 10 months in office, has ...
Speech byHon. RUSSELL COOPERMEMBER FOR CROWS NESTHansard 28 April 1999POLICE POWERS AND RESPONSIBILITIES AND OTHER ACTS (REGISTERS) AMENDMENT BILLHon. T. R. COOPER (Crows Nest—NPA) (2.40 p.m.): I wish to add a few comments to thecontributions that have been ...
Speech byHon. RUSSELL COOPERMEMBER FOR CROWS NESTHansard 28 April 1999KINGSTHORPE STATE SCHOOLHon. T. R. COOPER (Crows Nest—NPA) (11.09 p.m.): I raise an issue concerning theKingsthorpe school, just west of Toowoomba. Because of varying circumstances, the ...
Speech byHon. RUSSELL COOPERMEMBER FOR CROWS NESTHansard 29 April 1999MEAT INDUSTRY AMENDMENT STANDARD (No. 1) 1999 Disallowance of Statutory InstrumentHon. T. R. COOPER (Crows Nest—NPA) (5.45 p.m.): I move—"That the Meat Industry Amendment Standard (No. 1) ...
Speech byHon. RUSSELL COOPERMEMBER FOR CROWS NESTHansard 29 April 1999PERFORMANCE OF MINISTERSHon. T. R. COOPER (Crows Nest—NPA) (6.40 p.m.): I support the motion, although it is withsome regret because most people seem to think that Henry is a good bloke. ...
Speech byHon. RUSSELL COOPERMEMBER FOR CROWS NESTHansard 20 July 1999NATIVE TITLE (QUEENSLAND) STATE PROVISIONS AMENDMENT BILLHon. T. R. COOPER (Crows Nest—NPA) (4.07 p.m.): I do not take any pleasure in speaking inthis debate. I like to participate in the ...
Speech byHon. RUSSELL COOPERMEMBER FOR CROWS NESTHansard 20 July 1999SOUTH EAST QUEENSLAND REGIONAL FOREST AGREEMENTHon. T. R. COOPER (Crows Nest—NPA) (6.26 p.m.): Of course, the Opposition will not besupporting the amendment even though it uses very fancy ...
Speech byHon. RUSSELL COOPERMEMBER FOR CROWS NESTHansard 20 July 1999SOUTH BURNETT MEATWORKS, MURGONHon. T. R. COOPER (Crows Nest—NPA) (7.02 p.m.): In February 1998, the coalition released areport titled "Meat Processing Industry at the Crossroads". That ...
Speech byHon. RUSSELL COOPERMEMBER FOR CROWS NESTHansard 22 July 1999UNIVERSITY OF QUEENSLAND; GATTON COLLEGEHon. T. R. COOPER (Crows Nest—NPA) (5.58 p.m.): I move—"That this Parliament condemns the progressive running down of the University ofQueensland ...
Speech byHon. RUSSELL COOPERMEMBER FOR CROWS NESTHansard 25 March 1999CORRECTIVE SERVICES LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLHon. T. R. COOPER (Crows Nest—NPA) (12.29 p.m.): I take part in this debate to place on therecord the history of some of the things that ...
Speech byHon. RUSSELL COOPERMEMBER FOR CROWS NESTHansard 13 April 1999SERVICES TO RURAL AND REMOTE QUEENSLANDHon. T. R. COOPER (Crows Nest—NPA) (11.30 a.m.): In my opinion there are twoQueenslands—the Queensland of the south-east corner and coastal regions ...
Speech byHon. RUSSELL COOPERMEMBER FOR CROWS NESTHansard 13 April 1999FORESTRY INDUSTRYHon. T. R. COOPER (Crows Nest—NPA) (6.09 p.m.): I second the motion and commend it tothe House. In fact, I cannot see why all members of the House should not support it. ...
Speech byHon. RUSSELL COOPERMEMBER FOR CROWS NESTHansard 25 May 1999REGIONAL FOREST AGREEMENTHon. T. R. COOPER (Crows Nest—NPA) (6.21 p.m.): I rise to support the motion, whichrepresents another positive attempt by the coalition to restore some logic to the ...
Speech byHon. RUSSELL COOPERMEMBER FOR CROWS NESTHansard 9 June 1999BURNETT WATER STORAGEHon. T. R. COOPER (Crows Nest—NPA) (6.22 p.m.): As usual we hear from members on theother side of the House this endless rhetoric about how much they have done and are ...
Speech byHon. RUSSELL COOPERMEMBER FOR CROWS NESTHansard 10 June 1999DAIRY INDUSTRY DEREGULATIONHon. T. R. COOPER (Crows Nest—NPA) (10.26 a.m.): Despite the retention of the farm gateprice and supply management scheme in Queensland, dairy farmers remain ...
Speech byHon. RUSSELL COOPERMEMBER FOR CROWS NESTHansard 10 June 1999INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS BILLHon. T. R. COOPER (Crows Nest—NPA) (5.55 p.m.): I was going to say that it is a pleasure totake part in this debate, but I do not think that it is a pleasure at ...
Speech byHon. RUSSELL COOPERMEMBER FOR CROWS NESTHansard 17 August 1999INTERACTIVE GAMBLING (PLAYER PROTECTION) AMENDMENT BILLHon. T. R. COOPER (Crows Nest—NPA) (9 p.m.): I believe that the Opposition Leader has setout very clearly why this legislation is a ...
Speech byHon. RUSSELL COOPERMEMBER FOR CROWS NESTHansard 18 August 1999CADMIUM IN PEANUTSHon. T. R. COOPER (Crows Nest—NPA) (10.25 a.m.): The Beattie Government's betrayal ofQueensland's peanut industry and consumers has led to a doubling of the maximum ...
Speech byHon. RUSSELL COOPERMEMBER FOR CROWS NESTHansard 18 August 1999TAB PRIVATISATIONHon. T. R. COOPER (Crows Nest—NPA) (6.48 p.m.): This Government is stumbling from moralcrisis to moral crisis. This has been proven over the past few days and the past ...
Speech byHon. RUSSELL COOPERMEMBER FOR CROWS NESTHansard 19 August 1999OAKEY RACE CLUBHon. T. R. COOPER (Crows Nest—NPA) (7.04 p.m.): I want to place on the record of theParliament the efforts of some people involved in the Oakey Race Club. At the start of ...
Speech byHon. RUSSELL COOPERMEMBER FOR CROWS NESTHansard 11 March 1999RURAL QUEENSLANDHon. T. R. COOPER (Crows Nest—NPA) (5.53 p.m.): I move—"That this Parliament moves to protect and promote the future of rural Queensland, itsindustries and its jobs by:(a) ...
Speech byHon. RUSSELL COOPERMEMBER FOR CROWS NESTHansard 23 March 1999QLMA FEES, BUTCHERSHon. T. R. COOPER (Crows Nest—NPA) (10.28 a.m.): The Opposition is gravely concerned forthe future of family butchers and small meat industry businesses under the ...
Speech byHon. RUSSELL COOPERMEMBER FOR CROWS NESTHansard 23 March 1999QLMA FEES; BUTCHERSHon. T. R. COOPER (Crows Nest—NPA) (7.20 p.m.): This morning I touched briefly on theOpposition's grave concerns for the future of the family butcher, small meat ...
Speech byHon. RUSSELL COOPERMEMBER FOR CROWS NESTHansard 25 March 1999CONSULTATION WITH RURAL QUEENSLANDERSHon. T. R. COOPER (Crows Nest—NPA) (10.28 a.m.): Recently the Leader of the Opposition,Mr Borbidge, and I toured Townsville, Tully, Ingham, Innisfail, ...
Speech byHon. RUSSELL COOPERMEMBER FOR CROWS NESTHansard 20 July 1999FORESTRY INDUSTRYHon. T. R. COOPER (Crows Nest—NPA) (11.30 a.m.): I wish to draw to the attention of theHouse the massive uncertainty created in the bush by the Beattie Labor Government. I ...
Speech byHon. RUSSELL COOPERMEMBER FOR CROWS NESTHansard 25 May 1999QFMA; PILCHARD FISHERY TRIALHon. T. R. COOPER (Crows Nest—NPA) (11.50 a.m.): I wish to draw to the attention of theHouse the Minister for Primary Industries' bungled attempt to disguise the ...
Speech byHon. RUSSELL COOPERMEMBER FOR CROWS NESTHansard 22 July 1999CATTLE DIPPING FEESHon. T. R. COOPER (Crows Nest—NPA) (7.08 p.m.): Under a fee structure announced by theDPI, cattlemen across the State will pay a $30 call-out fee, $1 a head for up to 100 ...
Speech bySHAUN NELSONMEMBER FOR TABLELANDSHansard 11 March 1999PRIVILEGEMr G. MossMr NELSON (Tablelands—IND) (4.58 p.m.): I rise on a matter of privilege suddenly arising. Thematter I refer to is what I consider to be a deliberate misleading of the House ...
Speech bySHAUN NELSONMEMBER FOR TABLELANDSHansard 28 April 1999TRANSPLANTATION AND ANATOMY AMENDMENT BILLMr NELSON (Tablelands—IND) (8.30 p.m.): Tonight I will keep my contribution brief. I am a littlealarmed at the amazing rate at which the speaking list to ...
Speech bySHAUN NELSONMEMBER FOR TABLELANDSHansard 26 May 1999STOLEN GENERATIONMr NELSON (Tablelands—IND) (3.46 p.m.): Can anyone name the person who stood at Meewaand defended this land, the true owners of which have been acknowledged by members of this ...
Speech bySHAUN NELSONMEMBER FOR TABLELANDSHansard 8 June 1999STATE DEVELOPMENT AND PUBLIC WORKS ORGANISATION AMENDMENT BILLMr NELSON (Tablelands—IND) (10.03 p.m.): It took the Australian Labor Party less than 24hours to prove me right. On Sorry Day I called ...
Speech bySHAUN NELSONMEMBER FOR TABLELANDSHansard 9 June 1999WEAPONS AMENDMENT BILLMr NELSON (Tablelands—IND) (8.40 p.m.): I apologise to the member for Nicklin. I do not havea list, and I was last on the list previously. Any member of this House who refers ...
Speech bySHAUN NELSONMEMBER FOR TABLELANDSHansard 11 June 1999INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS BILLMr NELSON (Tablelands—IND) (11 a.m.): Last night as the coalition stood in here anddefended the working man in this State, that den of inequity, the Stranger's Bar, rang ...
Speech bySHAUN NELSONMEMBER FOR TABLELANDSHansard 17 August 1999INTERACTIVE GAMBLING (PLAYER PROTECTION) AMENDMENT BILLMr NELSON (Tablelands—IND) (11.32 p.m.): I rise to speak on the Interactive Gambling (PlayerProtection) Amendment Bill. I have a few points ...
Speech bySHAUN NELSONMEMBER FOR TABLELANDSHansard 24 August 1999GILLIES HIGHWAYMr NELSON (Tablelands—IND) (10.26 a.m.): I would like to speak about the Gillies Highway.We have two access routes to the tablelands. One is the Kuranda Range and the other is the ...
Speech bySHAUN NELSONMEMBER FOR TABLELANDSHansard 24 August 1999TOURISM LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr NELSON (Tablelands—IND) (3.23 p.m.): I support the Bill before the House. However, indoing so, I suppose I have to disagree with the member for Burleigh on a ...
Speech bySHAUN NELSONMEMBER FOR TABLELANDSHansard 25 August 1999SCHOOL UNIFORM BILLMr NELSON (Tablelands—IND) (9.32 p.m.): Like most members of this House, I support thewearing of school uniforms—there are many good reasons for wearing school uniforms—but ...
Speech bySHAUN NELSONMEMBER FOR TABLELANDSHansard 15 September 1999COMMUNITY-BASED REFERENDUM BILLMr NELSON (Tablelands—IND) (8.54 p.m.): I rise to speak on the Community-BasedReferendum Bill. It was an absolute pleasure to hear the contribution of the ...
Speech bySHAUN NELSONMEMBER FOR TABLELANDSHansard 16 September 19991999 STATE BUDGETMr NELSON (Tablelands—IND) (1 a.m.): I would have liked to believe everything that thePremier said in his Budget Speech. Unfortunately, there have been some very worrying ...
Speech bySHAUN NELSONMEMBER FOR TABLELANDSHansard 26 October 1999SUGAR INDUSTRY BILLMr NELSON (Tablelands—IND) (3.21 p.m.): The tablelands is an incredibly diverse agriculturalarea. We grow everything from tea, coffee, milk, cheese, sugar, mangoes, beef and ...
Speech bySHAUN NELSONMEMBER FOR TABLELANDSHansard 27 October 1999APPROPRIATION BILLEstimates Committee CReportMr NELSON (Tablelands—IND) (4.49 p.m.): It is quite interesting that I get to speak after theMinister for Transport, the member for Cook, because I ...
Speech byMr SANTO SANTOROMEMBER FOR CLAYFIELDHansard 8 December 1999TRADING (ALLOWABLE HOURS) AMENDMENT BILLMr SANTORO (Clayfield—LP) (4.31 p.m.): I As a result of the amending provisions in thehave indicated to the Minister outside of this Bill, consumers ...
Speech byMr SANTO SANTOROMEMBER FOR CLAYFIELDHansard 9 December 1999CRIMINAL LAW AMENDMENT BILLMr SANTORO (Clayfield—LP) (6.45 p.m.): I reservations, but I had a lot of sympathy with therise to briefly lend my personal support to the arguments that were put ...
Speech bySHAUN NELSONMEMBER FOR TABLELANDSHansard 2 March 1999ADDRESS IN REPLYMr NELSON (Tablelands—IND) (4.40 p.m.): I have met the Governor of this State on twooccasions: firstly, when I was dressed in a suit at Government House and, secondly, when I ...
Speech byMr SANTO SANTOROMEMBER FOR CLAYFIELDHansard 7 December 1999QUEENSLAND GOVERNMENT INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS POLICYMr SANTORO (Clayfield—LP) (12.26 a.m.): It is a disgrace that the Beattie LaborThe Queensland coalition totally rejects the State Government ...
Speech byMr SANTO SANTOROMEMBER FOR CLAYFIELDHansard 8 December 1999INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS ACT; UNION ENCOURAGEMENT PROVISIONSMr SANTORO (Clayfield—LP) (10.26 a.m.): and I understand that it has been adjourned. IToday, I would like to talk about the union ...
Speech byMr SANTO SANTOROMEMBER FOR CLAYFIELDHansard 8 December 1999ELECTRICITY AND GAS LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr SANTORO (Clayfield—LP) (3.43 p.m.): I members. In those contributions, there was notrise to support the comments made by my friend one word of ...
Speech bySHAUN NELSONMEMBER FOR TABLELANDSHansard 3 March 1999CORRECTIVE SERVICES AND PENALTIES AND SENTENCES AMENDMENT BILLMr NELSON (Tablelands—IND) (10.56 p.m.): We should all bask in the light of the wisdom ofthe member for Warwick in putting forward ...
Speech bySHAUN NELSONMEMBER FOR TABLELANDSHansard 4 March 1999POLICE POWERS AND RESPONSIBILITIES AMENDMENT BILLMr NELSON (Tablelands—IND) (12.49 p.m.): I will be supporting this Bill as well. In the currentclimate, I think it is very important that police ...
Speech bySHAUN NELSONMEMBER FOR TABLELANDSHansard 10 March 1999CORRECTIVE SERVICES AND PENALTIES AND SENTENCES AMENDMENT BILLMr NELSON (Tablelands—IND) (8.30 p.m.), continuing: Getting tough on crime does work. Thatis a fundamental truth that cannot be ...
Speech bySHAUN NELSONMEMBER FOR TABLELANDSHansard 27 October 1999LIQUOR AMENDMENT BILLMr NELSON (Tablelands—IND) (10.39 p.m.): I rise in support of the Bill tonight not because ofwhat it might do or what it could do but because of what it is meant to do more ...
Speech bySHAUN NELSONMEMBER FOR TABLELANDSHansard 10 November 1999FAMILY SERVICES AMENDMENT BILLMr NELSON (Tablelands—IND) (5.58 p.m.): I do not think that the Family Services AmendmentBill is a difficult subject at all. In fact, I think it is a very simple ...
Speech bySHAUN NELSONMEMBER FOR TABLELANDSHansard 11 November 1999COMMUNITY SERVICES LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr NELSON (Tablelands—IND) (2.39 p.m.): It is pleasing to see that this Government is takingwhat I consider to be a very small step in the right ...
Speech bySHAUN NELSONMEMBER FOR TABLELANDSHansard 23 November 1999LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL (No. 2)Mr NELSON (Tablelands—IND) (5.23 p.m.): It has been said here today that local governmentis the closest government to the people. ...
Speech bySHAUN NELSONMEMBER FOR TABLELANDSHansard 14 April 1999ANZAC DAY TRADING HOURSMr NELSON (Tablelands—IND) (6.46 p.m.): I fully support the motion moved by the member forGladstone but I also agree 100% with the member for Kallangur. I think it is quite ...
Speech bySHAUN NELSONMEMBER FOR TABLELANDSHansard 11 March 1999ANZAC DAYMr NELSON (Tablelands—IND) (7.06 p.m.): Following the debate that we had tonight on AnzacDay, it is timely that I mention a young man in my electorate named Jason Morrison who won ...
Speech byMr T. SULLIVANMEMBER FOR CHERMSIDEHansard 11 March 1999URBAN SPEED LIMITMr SULLIVAN (Chermside—ALP) (7.26 p.m.): I support the introduction of 50 km/h speed limitsin local streets, but I put to rest an urban myth that is taking hold. We have seen in ...
Speech byMr T. SULLIVANMEMBER FOR CHERMSIDEHansard 24 March 1999GAMING MACHINE AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr SULLIVAN (Chermside—ALP) (12.37 p.m.): I rise to support the Bill before the House. TheHouse is aware of the changes that were made to the ...
Speech byMr T. SULLIVANMEMBER FOR CHERMSIDEHansard 24 March 1999CORRECTIVE SERVICES AND PENALTIES AND SENTENCES AMENDMENT BILLMr SULLIVAN (Chermside—ALP) (10.40 p.m.): Tonight we have heard in this debate somedisgraceful comments made by the member for ...
Speech byMr T. SULLIVANMEMBER FOR CHERMSIDEHansard 14 April 1999HOLY SPIRIT NORTHSIDE AND PRINCE CHARLES HOSPITALMr SULLIVAN (Chermside—ALP) (11.12 p.m.): Last Thursday in my electorate of Chermside,an event occurred which will have long-term benefits for ...
Speech byMr T. SULLIVANMEMBER FOR CHERMSIDEHansard 15 April 1999WORKCOVER QUEENSLAND AMENDMENT BILLMr SULLIVAN (Chermside—ALP) (10.24 p.m.): I rise to support the WorkCover Amendment Bill.In this debate we have heard frequent references by Opposition members ...
Speech byMr T. SULLIVANMEMBER FOR CHERMSIDEHansard 10 June 1999TRANSPORT INFRASTRUCTUREMr SULLIVAN (Chermside—ALP) (6.39 p.m.): I rise to support the amendment moved by theTransport Minister. I would like to remind the House of two major public transport ...
Speech byMr T. SULLIVANMEMBER FOR CHERMSIDEHansard 11 June 1999INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS BILLMr SULLIVAN (Chermside—ALP) (2.55 p.m.): I rise to speak to the Bill before the House, whichaddresses the very heart of Labor policy. I came into the Labor Party through ...
Speech byMr TERRY SULLIVANMEMBER FOR CHERMSIDEHansard 21 July 1999AUSTRALIA ACTS (REQUEST) BILLMr SULLIVAN (Chermside—ALP) (4.13 p.m.): This Bill sets out the mechanism by which aconstitutional issue can be addressed if and hopefully when on 6 November this ...
Speech byMr TERRY SULLIVANMEMBER FOR CHERMSIDEHansard 21 July 1999SCHOOL UNIFORM BILLMr SULLIVAN (Chermside—ALP) (10.06 p.m.): A number of concerns have been raised in thisdebate. I will address some of the things that the previous speaker has referred to. A ...
Speech byMr T. SULLIVANMEMBER FOR CHERMSIDEHansard 3 March 1999ADDRESS IN REPLY Mr SULLIVAN (Chermside—ALP) (4.10 p.m.): I rise to speak in this Chamber in the Address inReply. I acknowledge that we are replying to the Governor's address under the current ...
Speech byMr T. SULLIVANMEMBER FOR CHERMSIDEHansard 4 March 1999ADOPTION OF CHILDREN (HAGUE CONVENTION ON INTERCOUNTRY ADOPTION) AMENDMENTBILL Mr SULLIVAN (Chermside—ALP) (3.46 p.m.): I rise to support the Adoption of Children (HagueConvention on Intercountry ...
Speech byMr T. SULLIVANMEMBER FOR CHERMSIDEHansard 9 March 1999HEALTH PORTFOLIO Mr SULLIVAN (Chermside—ALP) (6.20 p.m.): I rise to support the amendment moved by theHealth Minister. We now know why the former Deputy Leader of the Opposition, the former ...
Speech byMr T. SULLIVANMEMBER FOR CHERMSIDEHansard 11 March 1999USE OF PLAIN ENGLISH IN GOVERNMENT CORRESPONDENCEMr SULLIVAN (Chermside—ALP) (5.05 p.m.): I rise to second the motion. I believe that wordsare sometimes used to control the flow of information, ...
Speech byMr T. SULLIVANMEMBER FOR CHERMSIDEHansard 27 April 1999RADIATION SAFETY BILLMr SULLIVAN (Chermside—ALP) (5.03 p.m.): I rise to support the Radiation Safety Bill 1999. Atthe outset I also would like to congratulate the Minister for bringing to ...
Speech byMr T. SULLIVANMEMBER FOR CHERMSIDEHansard 26 May 1999CHERMSIDE STATE SCHOOL SITEMr SULLIVAN (Chermside—ALP) (6.48 p.m.): Tomorrow, during the day and into the earlyhours of Friday morning, a significant event will occur in the history of the ...
Speech byMr T. SULLIVANMEMBER FOR CHERMSIDEHansard 26 May 1999WHELLER GARDENS, CHERMSIDEMr SULLIVAN (Chermside—ALP) (10.17 a.m.): In this, the International Year of Older Persons,it is appropriate and timely for this House to recognise the efforts of our aged ...
Speech byMr TERRY SULLIVANMEMBER FOR CHERMSIDEHansard 19 August 1999CHERMSIDE HISTORICAL PRECINCTMr SULLIVAN (Chermside—ALP) (7.26 p.m.): I rise to inform the House that the Chermsidehistorical precinct is one step closer to fulfilling its role as being a ...
Speech byMr TERRY SULLIVANMEMBER FOR CHERMSIDEHansard 24 August 1999PRINCE CHARLES HOSPITALMr SULLIVAN (Chermside—ALP) (10.28 a.m.): This morning the member for Maroochydorespoke about the hospital system. One thing that she did mention was dishonesty. I ...
Speech byMr TERRY SULLIVANMEMBER FOR CHERMSIDEHansard 25 August 1999ROAD TRANSPORT REFORM BILLMr SULLIVAN (Chermside—ALP) (5.10 p.m.): I rise to support the Bill because of the benefits itwill provide to all Queenslanders. I intend to highlight some of the ...
Speech byMr TERRY SULLIVANMEMBER FOR CHERMSIDEHansard 25 August 1999PRINCE CHARLES HOSPITALMr SULLIVAN (Chermside—ALP) (11.23 p.m.): I wish to speak about the Prince CharlesHospital from two perspectives: that of a member of Parliament and as a family member ...
Speech byMr T. SULLIVANMEMBER FOR CHERMSIDEHansard 26 May 1999STOLEN GENERATIONMr SULLIVAN (Chermside—ALP) (4.05 p.m.): In rising to support this motion, I acknowledge thetraditional inhabitants on whose land this Parliament stands. Some people question why, ...
Speech byMr T. SULLIVANMEMBER FOR CHERMSIDEHansard 26 May 1999CHERMSIDE STATE SCHOOL SITEMr SULLIVAN (Chermside—ALP) (6.48 p.m.): Tomorrow, during the day and into the earlyhours of Friday morning, a significant event will occur in the history of the ...
Speech byMr T. SULLIVANMEMBER FOR CHERMSIDEHansard 27 May 1999LEADER OF THE OPPOSITIONMr SULLIVAN (Chermside—ALP) (7.16 p.m.): Yesterday in this House we saw a most patheticdisplay of ill will and bad temper tantrum. The Opposition Leader, in a most ...
Speech byMr T. SULLIVANMEMBER FOR CHERMSIDEHansard 8 June 1999CHARITABLE AND NON-PROFIT GAMING BILLMr SULLIVAN (Chermside—ALP) (3 p.m.): I support this Bill which contains sensible, practicalamendments. The original legislation was never intended to be a ...
Speech byMr T. SULLIVANMEMBER FOR CHERMSIDEHansard 8 June 1999CHERMSIDE AMBULANCE STATIONMr SULLIVAN (Chermside—ALP) (12.06 a.m.): Last week I had the privilege of handing overthe keys to a new emergency response vehicle to Teresa Powell, the officer in ...
Speech byMr T. SULLIVANMEMBER FOR CHERMSIDEHansard 9 June 1999QUEENSLAND ROSE OF TRALEEMr SULLIVAN (Chermside—ALP) (11.23 p.m.): The influence of the Irish people has spreadthroughout the Western World. As a result of the potato famines and other troubles, ...
Speech byMr TERRY SULLIVANMEMBER FOR CHERMSIDEHansard 22 July 1999UNITED NATIONS YOUTH ASSOCIATIONMr SULLIVAN (Chermside—ALP) (10.24 a.m.): In April this year, senior students fromQueensland schools gathered at the University of Queensland under the auspices ...
Speech byMr T. SULLIVANMEMBER FOR CHERMSIDEHansard 10 June 1999AUSTRALIAN REPUBLICMr SULLIVAN (Chermside—ALP) (10.24 a.m.): On 6 November Australia will vote onestablishing an Australian republic. If successful, the referendum will see an Australian head of ...
Speech byHon. TOM BARTONMEMBER FOR WATERFORDHansard 10 November 1999PROSTITUTION BILLHon. T. A. BARTON (Waterford—ALP) (Minister for Police and Corrective Services) (12.03 p.m.):I move—"That the Bill be now read a second time."This Bill is the culmination of ...
Speech byHon. TOM BARTONMEMBER FOR WATERFORDHansard 11 November 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTStrategies to Combat Armed Robbery Hon. T. A. BARTON (Waterford—ALP) (Minister for Police and Corrective Services) (9.42 a.m.),by leave: The Queensland Police Service has ...
Speech byHon. TOM BARTONMEMBER FOR WATERFORDHansard 25 November 1999INCREASE IN CRIME Hon. T. A. BARTON (Waterford—ALP) (Minister for Police and Corrective Services) (6.16 p.m.): Imove following amendment—"Delete all words after 'Parliament' and insert the ...
Speech byHon. TOM BARTONMEMBER FOR WATERFORDHansard 2 December 1999PROSTITUTION BILLHon. T. A. BARTON (Waterford—ALP) (Minister for Police and Corrective Services) (12.57 p.m.),in reply: I thank all those who spoke in this debate yesterday and today. While I ...
Speech byTony ELLIOTTMEMBER FOR CUNNINGHAMHansard 25 March 1999INTEGRATED PLANNING AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL (No. 2)Mr ELLIOTT (Cunningham—NPA) (4.15 p.m.): I want to say a few words in relation to theIntegrated Planning and Other Legislation ...
Speech byTony ELLIOTTMEMBER FOR CUNNINGHAMHansard 28 April 1999RETAIL SHOP LEASES AMENDMENT BILLMr ELLIOTT (Cunningham—NPA) (4.35 p.m.): I am pleased to take part in the debate today.This is a simple but very important Bill. Over the years, many small ...
Speech byTony ELLIOTTMEMBER FOR CUNNINGHAMHansard 27 May 1999BUSH CONNECTION, TOOWOOMBAMr ELLIOTT (Cunningham—NPA) (7.26 p.m.): Tonight I wish to raise the subject of BushConnection in Toowoomba, which has done some wonderful work in helping families who have ...
Speech byTony ELLIOTTMEMBER FOR CUNNINGHAMHansard 8 June 1999GOONDIWINDI POLO CLUBMr ELLIOTT (Cunningham—NPA) (11.42 p.m.): The area of concern I wish to raise here tonightrelates to the Goondiwindi Polo Club and the improvements needed to the polo grounds ...
Speech byTony ELLIOTTMEMBER FOR CUNNINGHAMHansard 11 June 1999INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS BILLMr ELLIOTT (Cunningham—NPA) (11.20 a.m.): I wish to touch on a few things here today.Honourable members on the other side of the House might all wonder why we are all so ...
Speech byTony ELLIOTTMEMBER FOR CUNNINGHAMHansard 22 July 1999MR SPEAKER'S RULINGMotion of DissentMr ELLIOTT (Cunningham—NPA) (3.07 p.m.): I believe that there is nothing we on this side ofthe House want more than to do just as previous speakers have ...
Speech byHon. TOM BARTONMEMBER FOR WATERFORDHansard 18 August 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTWoodford Correctional CentreHon. T. A. BARTON (Waterford—ALP) (Minister for Police and Corrective Services) (10.02 a.m.),by leave: In 1995, the then Police and Corrective ...
Speech byHon. TOM BARTONMEMBER FOR WATERFORDHansard 18 August 1999TAB PRIVATISATION Hon. T. A. BARTON (Waterford—ALP) (Minister for Police and Corrective Services) (6.43 p.m.): Irise to oppose Dr Watson's motion and to support the Premier's amendment. Dr ...
Speech byHon. TOM BARTONMEMBER FOR WATERFORDHansard 26 August 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTMrs D. BrownHon. T. A. BARTON (Waterford—ALP) (Minister for Police and Corrective Services) (9.53 a.m.),by leave: The Courier-Mail has run a series of stories recently ...
Speech byHon. TOM BARTONMEMBER FOR WATERFORDHansard 15 September 1999BURNETT REGIONHon. T. A. BARTON (Waterford—ALP) (Minister for Police and Corrective Services) (6.41 p.m.): Irise to oppose the motion and to support the Premier's amendment. I wish to ...
Speech byHon. TOM BARTONMEMBER FOR WATERFORDHansard 26 May 1999CONVICTED CHILD SEX OFFENDERS; NOTIFICATION ORDERSHon. T. A. BARTON (Waterford—ALP) (Minister for Police and Corrective Services) (5.53 p.m.): Irise to support the amendment moved by the ...
Speech byHon. TOM BARTONMEMBER FOR WATERFORDHansard 8 June 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTCriminal Law Amendment ActHon. T. A. BARTON (Waterford—ALP) (Minister for Police and Corrective Services) (9.54 a.m.),by leave: As my colleague the Minister for Justice and ...
Speech byHon. TOM BARTONMEMBER FOR WATERFORDHansard 11 June 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTDepartment of Corrective ServicesHon. T. A. BARTON (Waterford—ALP) (Minister for Police and Corrective Services) (9.48 a.m.),by leave: Yesterday, the member for Toowoomba ...
Speech byHon. TOM BARTONMEMBER FOR WATERFORDHansard 20 July 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTConvicted Child Sex Offenders; Notification OrdersHon. T. A. BARTON (Waterford—ALP) (Minister for Police and Corrective Services) (9.54 a.m.),by leave: As my colleague the ...
Speech byHon. TOM BARTONMEMBER FOR WATERFORDHansard 27 October 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTPrisoner SecurityHon. T. A. BARTON (Waterford—ALP) (Minister for Police and Corrective Services) (9.58 a.m.),by leave: Last week we had the totally unacceptable situation ...
Speech byHon. TOM BARTONMEMBER FOR WATERFORDHansard 27 October 1999APPROPRIATION BILLEstimates Committee BReportHon. T. A. BARTON (Waterford—ALP) (Minister for Police and Corrective Services) (3.16 p.m.): Ihave a very good news story to talk about with regard ...
Speech byHon. TOM BARTONMEMBER FOR WATERFORDHansard 28 October 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTNotified Areas; Police PowersHon. T. A. BARTON (Waterford—ALP) (Minister for Police and Corrective Services) (9.54 a.m.),by leave: Under the Police Powers and ...
Speech byHon. TOM BARTONMEMBER FOR WATERFORDHansard 9 November 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTFemale PrisonersHon. T. A. BARTON (Waterford—ALP) (Minister for Police and Corrective Services) (10.03 a.m.),by leave: I would like to clear up any confusion caused by a ...
Speech byHon. TOM BARTONMEMBER FOR WATERFORDHansard 10 November 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTBreak and Enter Offences Hon. T. A. BARTON (Waterford—ALP) (Minister for Police and Corrective Services) (9.47 a.m.),by leave: Over the past few months the Queensland ...
Speech byTony ELLIOTTMEMBER FOR CUNNINGHAMHansard 14 April 1999GOONDIWINDI STATE SCHOOLMr ELLIOTT (Cunningham—NPA) (11.18 p.m.): The topic that I raise might be termed"outhouses". We hear people talk about outhouses and people have been described as being ...
Speech byTony ELLIOTTMEMBER FOR CUNNINGHAMHansard 22 July 1999UNIVERSITY OF QUEENSLAND; GATTON COLLEGEMr ELLIOTT (Cunningham—NPA) (6.33 p.m.): It gives me much pleasure to rise in support ofthe motion moved in relation to the establishment of an international ...
Speech byWARREN PITTMEMBER FOR MULGRAVEHansard 25 November 1999INCREASE IN CRIMEMr PITT (Mulgrave—ALP) (6.21 p.m.): I rise to second the amendment moved by the Minister.Nowhere is the Government's law and order focus more evident than in far-north ...
Speech byWARREN PITTMEMBER FOR MULGRAVEHansard 26 November 1999PRIMARY INDUSTRY BODIES REFORM BILLMr PITT (Mulgrave—ALP) (12.48 p.m.): I rise to support the Primary Industries Bodies ReformBill 1999. At the outset, I must take issue with a comment by the ...
Speech byWARREN PITTMEMBER FOR MULGRAVEHansard 1 December 1999PROSTITUTION BILLMr PITT (Mulgrave—ALP) (3.37 p.m.): I rise to speak in support of the Prostitution Bill. As withmany other Queenslanders, my religious beliefs play a key role in my life, and ...
Speech byHon. WENDY EDMONDMEMBER FOR MOUNT COOT-THAHansard 9 March 1999HEALTH PORTFOLIOHon. W. M. EDMOND (Mount Coot-tha— ALP) (Minister for Health) (6.15 p.m.): I move—"That all words after 'concern' be deleted and the following be inserted—'the increased ...
Speech byHon. WENDY EDMONDMEMBER FOR MOUNT COOT-THAHansard 15 April 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTQueensland Health, Enterprise Bargaining Hon. W. M. EDMOND (Mount Coot-tha— ALP) (Minister for Health) (9.45 a.m.), by leave: I amproud to inform the House that ...
Speech byHon. WENDY EDMONDMEMBER FOR MOUNT COOT-THAHansard 27 April 1999RADIATION SAFETY BILL Hon. W. M. EDMOND (Mount Coot-tha— ALP) (Minister for Health) (5.20 p.m.), in reply: TheOpposition spokesperson started off well by saying that the Opposition will ...
Speech byHon. WENDY EDMONDMEMBER FOR MOUNT COOT-THAHansard 28 April 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTPalliative Care Hon. W. M. EDMOND (Mount Coot-tha— ALP) (Minister for Health) (9.46 a.m.), by leave:Palliative care is one of those areas of the health service that ...
Speech byHon. WENDY EDMONDMEMBER FOR MOUNT COOT-THAHansard 28 April 1999PERFORMANCE OF MINISTERS Hon. W. M. EDMOND (Mount Coot-tha— ALP) (Minister for Health) (6.10 p.m.): The member forMaroochydore is intent on highlighting the achievements of the Beattie ...
Speech byHon. WENDY EDMONDMEMBER FOR MOUNT COOT-THAHansard 28 April 1999TRANSPLANTATION AND ANATOMY AMENDMENT BILL Hon. W. M. EDMOND (Mount Coot-tha— ALP) (Minister for Health) (9.01 p.m.): I repeat that theGovernment will not oppose the amendment to refer ...
Speech byHon. WENDY EDMONDMEMBER FOR MOUNT COOT-THAHansard 25 August 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTBreast CancerHon. W. M. EDMOND (Mount Coot-tha— ALP) (Minister for Health) (9.48 a.m.), by leave: Iwould like to inform the House about some promising signs that are ...
Speech byHon. WENDY EDMONDMEMBER FOR MOUNT COOT-THAHansard 26 August 1999HEALTH SERVICESHon. W. M EDMOND (Mount Coot-tha— ALP) (Minister for Health) (6.15 p.m.): The Governmentopposes this cynical and hypocritical censure motion. What a load of nonsense! ...
Speech byHon. WENDY EDMONDMEMBER FOR MOUNT COOT-THAHansard 26 October 1999HEALTH LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLHon. W. M. EDMOND (Mount Coot-tha— ALP) (Minister for Health) (12.49 p.m.): I move—"That the Bill be now read a second time."I am pleased to bring this ...
Speech byHon. WENDY EDMONDMEMBER FOR MOUNT COOT-THAHansard 28 October 1999APPROPRIATION BILLEstimates Committee EReportHon. W. M EDMOND (Mount Coot-tha) (Minister for Health) (12.26 p.m.): Firstly, I recognise allof the hard work that goes into preparing for ...
Speech byHon. WENDY EDMONDMEMBER FOR MOUNT COOT-THAHansard 10 November 1999ELECTIVE SURGERY WAITING LISTSHon. W. M EDMOND (Mount Coot-tha) (Minister for Health) (6.15 p.m.): I move the followingamendment—"Delete all words after 'Parliament' and insert the ...
Speech byHon. WENDY EDMONDMEMBER FOR MOUNT COOT-THAHansard 11 June 1999HEALTH PRACTITIONER REGISTRATION BOARDS (ADMINISTRATION) BILLHEALTH PRACTITIONERS (PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS) BILLHon. W. M. EDMOND (Mount Coot-tha— ALP) (Minister for Health) (10.42 a.m.): I ...
Speech byHon. WENDY EDMONDMEMBER FOR MOUNT COOT-THAHansard 18 August 1999PRIVATE HEALTH FACILITIES BILLHon. W. M. EDMOND (Mount Coot-tha— ALP) (Minister for Health) (11.56 a.m.): I move—"That the Bill be now read a second time."This Government is committed to ...
Speech byHon. WENDY EDMONDMEMBER FOR MOUNT COOT-THAHansard 19 August 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTHealth Promotion QueenslandHon. W. M. EDMOND (Mount Coot-tha— ALP) (Minister for Health) (9.57 a.m.), by leave: Yetagain, the Beattie Labor Government is delivering ...
Speech byHon. WENDY EDMONDMEMBER FOR MOUNT COOT-THAHansard 10 March 1999RADIATION SAFETY BILLHon. W. M. EDMOND (Mount Coot-tha— ALP) (Minister for Health) (11.32 a.m.): I move—"That the Bill be now read a second time."As a result of a long and arduous ...
Speech byHon. WENDY EDMONDMEMBER FOR MOUNT COOT-THAHansard 11 March 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTAged CareHon. W. M. EDMOND (Mount Coot-tha— ALP) (Minister for Health) (9.49 a.m.), by leave: Lastyear I raised the issue of the Commonwealth's review of funding ...
Speech byHon. WENDY EDMONDMEMBER FOR MOUNT COOT-THAHansard 23 March 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTMental Health ActHon. W. M. EDMOND (Mount Coot-tha— ALP) (Minister for Health) (9.48 a.m.), by leave: TheGovernment is currently reviewing the Mental Health Act 1974. ...
Speech byHon. WENDY EDMONDMEMBER FOR MOUNT COOT-THAHansard 23 March 1999DRUG COURT TRIALHon. W. M. EDMOND (Mount Coot-tha— ALP) (Minister for Health) (6.29 p.m.): It is my greatpleasure to enter this debate tonight and to support the Government's amendment. ...
Speech byHon. WENDY EDMONDMEMBER FOR MOUNT COOT-THAHansard 14 April 1999TRANSPLANTATION AND ANATOMY AMENDMENT BILLHon. W. M. EDMOND (Mount Coot-tha— ALP) (Minister for Health) (9.06 p.m.): TheGovernment opposes this Bill not because of its intent but because ...
Speech byHon. WENDY EDMONDMEMBER FOR MOUNT COOT-THAHansard 12 November 1999HEALTH PRACTITIONER REGISTRATION BOARDS (ADMINISTRATION) BILLHEALTH PRACTITIONERS (PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS) BILLHon. W. M EDMOND (Mount Coot-tha) (Minister for Health) (4.07 p.m.), in ...
Speech byHon. WENDY EDMONDMEMBER FOR MOUNT COOT-THAHansard 24 August 1999QUEENSLAND HEALTHHon. W. M. EDMOND (Mount Coot-tha— ALP) (Minister for Health) (6.14 p.m.): I move—"Delete all words after 'Parliament' and insert—'commends the Beattie Labor ...
Speech byHon. WENDY EDMONDMEMBER FOR MOUNT COOT-THAHansard 10 March 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTPositive Parenting ProgramHon. W. M. EDMOND (Mount Coot-tha— ALP) (Minister for Health) (9.51 a.m.), by leave: I wishto bring members of the House up to date on one ...
Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 19 October 2000FOOD PRODUCTION [SAFETY] BILLMr FELDMAN (Caboolture—ONP) (2.30 p.m.): I rise to speak to the Food Production (Safety)Bill. Like many speakers before me, I have some concerns with respect to this ...
Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 19 October 2000FUEL SUBSIDY AMENDMENT BILLMr FELDMAN (Caboolture—CCAQ) (10 p.m.): The previous contribution was about as effectiveas the member's visit to Maryborough the other week. I rise today to condemn ...
Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 8 November 2000GAMBLING LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr FELDMAN (Caboolture—CCAQ) (3.45 p.m.): I rise to speak to the Gambling LegislationAmendment Bill. In his second-reading speech, the Treasurer referred to ...
Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 19 July 2000BRIBIE ISLAND INTERSECTIONMr FELDMAN (Caboolture—CCAQ) (10.04 a.m.): Presented here yesterday morning was apetition containing over 1,100 signatures requesting the provision of a roundabout at the ...
Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 19 July 2000DRUGS MISUSE AMENDMENT BILLMr FELDMAN (Caboolture—CCAQ) (2.30 p.m.): It is with pleasure that I rise to speak on theDrugs Misuse Amendment Bill 2000. I will indicate right at the start that the ...
Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 19 July 2000DIESEL REBATE SCHEMEMr FELDMAN (Caboolture—CCAQ) (6.05 p.m.): It is with pleasure that I rise to second themotion moved by the honourable member for Gladstone that this House calls on the ...
Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 19 July 2000FREEDOM OF INFORMATION AMENDMENT BILLMr FELDMAN (Caboolture—CCAQ) (8.31 p.m.): It is a pleasure to speak again on the Freedomof Information Bill 1999. Since we have not had occasion to speak to ...
Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 20 July 2000BUDGET 2000Mr FELDMAN (Caboolture—CCAQ) (12.07 a.m.): It is with pleasure that I rise to take part in thedebate on the Appropriation Bills. The Budget 2000-01, the millennium Budget, has turned out ...
Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 5 October 2000NATURE CONSERVATION AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr FELDMAN (Caboolture—CCAQ) (11.39 p.m.): We all watched in amazement the feats of ourOlympic athletes over the past fortnight or so. None ...
Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 18 October 2000MORETON BAY ISLANDSMr FELDMAN (Caboolture—CCAQ) (6.34 p.m.): I rise to support the motion moved by themember for Ipswich West, Mr Jack Paff, calling for a full and open judicial inquiry into ...
Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 18 October 2000DEFAMATION AMENDMENT BILLMr FELDMAN (Caboolture—CCAQ) (9.53 p.m.): I rise to speak on the procedural motion thatwas moved by the honourable member for Logan. He pointed out that he and I had a ...
Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 3 October 2000CHILD CARE AMENDMENT BILLMr FELDMAN (Caboolture—CCAQ) (3.02 p.m.): It is with pleasure that I rise to speak on theChild Care Amendment Bill, which amends the Child Care Act of 1991. It takes into ...
Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 3 October 2000PROSTITUTION LEGISLATIONMr FELDMAN (Caboolture—CCAQ) (6.21 p.m.): If there was one thing that Queenslanders didnot think was the right thing to do it was the liberalisation of the laws in ...
Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 4 October 2000CRIMINAL CODE AMENDMENT BILLMr FELDMAN (Caboolture—CCAQ) (10.38 p.m.): It was with good intent that the member forIpswich West introduced this Bill into the House back in 1999. It is no ...
Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 5 October 2000CRIMINAL LAW AMENDMENT BILLMr FELDMAN (Caboolture—CCAQ) (5.25 p.m.): I rise today to address the Criminal LawAmendment Bill 2000 and acknowledge this Government's attempt to ensure that the ...
Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 22 August 2000MR C. UEBERGANG; MR T. IRVINGMr FELDMAN (Caboolture—CCAQ) (7.05 p.m.): The Queensland District Court wrongfullyimprisoned Mr Colin Uebergang, a Goondiwindi farmer, in 1996. In 1997 the Queensland ...
Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 24 August 2000APPROPRIATION BILL, ESTIMATES COMMITTEE EMr FELDMAN (Caboolture—CCAQ) (12.28 p.m.): In joining this Estimates debate I want toaddress certain issues pertaining to the portfolio of State ...
Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 24 August 2000EMPLOYMENTMr FELDMAN (Caboolture—CCAQ) (6.40 p.m.): I am glad we have heard from the honourablemember for Springwood, who is obviously a champion of the battler. I am sure he knows how ...
Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 5 September 2000WATER BILLMr FELDMAN (Caboolture—CCAQ) (4.27 p.m.): Some of the previous speakers mentioned theneed for an appeal process and compensation. But as some have said, farmers do not ...
Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 9 November 2000APPROPRIATION BILL [No. 2]; APPROPRIATION [PARLIAMENT] BILL [No. 2]Mr FELDMAN (Caboolture—CCAQ) (12.39 p.m.): I rise to take part in this debate on theAppropriation Bill and, in doing so, I, ...
Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 9 November 2000CORPORATIONS LAWMr FELDMAN (Caboolture—CCAQ) (8.42 p.m.): It is with pleasure that I rise to support themotion moved by the member for Nicklin. If there is a chance for CCA to give NCP a good ...
Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 7 September 2000ELECTORAL FRAUD; ONE NATIONMr FELDMAN (Caboolture—CCAQ) (10.26 a.m.): I rise to speak in reply to the Premier'srantings on Tuesday concerning my involvement in a former party that was ...
Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 7 September 2000VEGETATION MANAGEMENT AMENDMENT BILLMr FELDMAN (Caboolture—CCAQ) (4.46 p.m.): There are many facets of our culture andheritage that are important to Australians, and one very prominent part of ...
Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 8 September 2000NATIVE TITLE RESOLUTION BILLMr FELDMAN (Caboolture—CCAQ) (12.47 p.m.): It is with pleasure that I rise to speak on theNative Title Resolution Bill. Really, all I can say is: here we go again. ...
Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 22 August 2000MASTER B. KENDELLMr FELDMAN (Caboolture—CCAQ) (11.30 a.m.): At eight years of age, Ben Kendell wasseriously injured in a horse riding accident that caused him to bleed internally into his hip ...
Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 22 June 2000DRUG INJECTING ROOMSMr FELDMAN (Caboolture—CCAQ) (6.45 p.m.): It is with pleasure that I rise to speak in supportof the motion moved by the member for Maroochydore. I know one thing: Queenslanders ...
Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 2 March 1999GORDONSTONE MINEHon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (11.35 a.m.): Inrecent weeks here in Queensland we have seen decent, law-abiding Queensland ...
Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 2 March 1999GORDONSTONE MINE DISPUTE; MEMBER FOR FITZROYHon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (6 p.m.): I move—"That this House, noting with concern the impact on ...
Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 3 March 1999CORRECTIVE SERVICES AND PENALTIES AND SENTENCES AMENDMENT BILLHon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (9.04 p.m.): It is veryclear that the can't do ...
Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 4 March 1999GOVERNMENT PERFORMANCEHon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (10.22 a.m.): Thismorning we have seen the penny drop in respect of honourable members ...
Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 4 March 1999HEINER DOCUMENTSHon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (6.11 p.m.): Isecond the motion moved by the honourable member for Indooroopilly and make this ...
Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 28 April 1999PARLIAMENTARY MEMBERS (OFFICE OF PROFIT) AMENDMENT BILLHon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (11.29 a.m.): Whenthe Senate Standing Committee on ...
Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 28 April 1999WEAPONS AMENDMENT BILLHon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (9.39 p.m.): Thenational gun laws issue has been extremely painful for the National Party. ...
Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 25 May 1999FREEDOM OF INFORMATION AMENDMENT BILLHon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (10.10 a.m.): Imove—"That the Bill be now read a second time."Honourable ...
Speech byPHIL REEVESMEMBER FOR MANSFIELDHansard 23 November 1999RP DATAMr REEVES (Mansfield—ALP) (10.25 a.m.): Last month, the member for Mount Ommaney andI made the House aware of the actions of RP Data, which is taking a photograph of every single housein ...
Speech byPHIL REEVESMEMBER FOR MANSFIELDHansard 24 November 1999SETON COLLEGEMr REEVES (Mansfield—ALP) (10.03 a.m.): I rise today to speak about Seton College in myelectorate. Seton College is a Catholic co-educational high school that has a maximum enrolment ...
Speech byPHIL REEVESMEMBER FOR MANSFIELDHansard 24 November 1999HEALTH LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr REEVES (Mansfield—ALP) (11.59 a.m.): It gives me great pleasure to support this Bill. Iwould like to refer to one aspect of the Bill, which is the amendment to ...
Speech byPHIL REEVESMEMBER FOR MANSFIELDHansard 30 November 1999QUEENSLAND SPORTS AWARDMr REEVES (Mansfield—ALP) (10.25 a.m.): Last night, along with a number of my colleagueson both sides of the House, I had the pleasure of attending the Sports Federation of ...
Speech byPHIL REEVESMEMBER FOR MANSFIELDHansard 1 December 1999PROSTITUTION BILLMr REEVES (Mansfield—ALP) (4.10 p.m.): I chose to speak on the Prostitution Bill so as torepresent the views of my community in this place. I also wished to demonstrate that, ...
Speech byMr. R. CONNORMEMBER FOR NERANGHansard 3 March 1999CORRECTIVE SERVICES AND PENALTIES AND SENTENCES AMENDMENT BILLMr CONNOR (Nerang—LP) (9.49 p.m.): I rise to speak to the Corrective Services and Penaltiesand Sentences Amendment Bill mainly because ...
Speech byMr. R. CONNORMEMBER FOR NERANGHansard 9 November 1999PROPERTY LAW AMENDMENT BILLMr CONNOR (Nerang—LP) (10.11 p.m.): I rise to speak on this debate in a bit of a quandary onthe basis that in no way, shape or form do I want to be seen to be condoning a ...
Speech byHon. RAY HOLLISMEMBER FOR REDCLIFFEHansard 26 May 1999STOLEN GENERATION DEBATEMr SPEAKER: Order! I wish to refer to a speech by the Honourable Leader of the Opposition ina debate on the stolen generations in the Parliament yesterday. The comments by ...
Speech byHon. RAY HOLLISMEMBER FOR REDCLIFFEHansard 27 May 1999APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILLEstimates Committee AReport No. 1Mr SPEAKER (12.25 p.m.): I firstly thank members who have taken part in this debate. In themain they have been very complimentary ...
Speech byHon. RAY HOLLISMEMBER FOR REDCLIFFEHansard 10 December 1999VALEDICTORYMr SPEAKER: Honourable members, at the end of another parliamentary year, I thank allmembers for their contributions—even during the most hectic of debates—and often their wisdom. ...
Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 2 March 1999MOTION OF CONDOLENCEDeaths of Mr R. T. McLean, MLA, and Mr L. J. Yewdale, MLAHon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (9.42 a.m.): In risingto second the ...
Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 23 March 1999GOVERNMENT TELEVISION ADVERTISING ON WORKCOVER PROPOSALSHon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (11.30 a.m.): Whilehe was sitting over here throughout ...
Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 24 March 1999GORDONSTONE MINE DISPUTEHon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (10.16 a.m.): Todaywe have seen further evidence of this can't do Government with the ...
Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 24 March 1999SUN METALS DISPUTE; GORDONSTONE MINE DISPUTEHon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (6 p.m.): I move— "That this House notes and shares the grave concern ...
Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 13 April 1999MOTION OF CONDOLENCEDeath of Mr D. J. SherringtonHon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (9.40 a.m.): I rise tosecond the condolence motion moved by the ...
Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 27 April 1999GOVERNMENT ELECTION PROMISESHon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (10.11 a.m.):Despite what the member for Brisbane Central may say on this particular ...
Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 27 April 1999STATUTE LAW (MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS) BILLHon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (3.37 p.m.): I risebriefly to enter this debate to reinforce the ...
Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 27 April 1999GOVERNMENT ELECTION PROMISESHon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (6 p.m): I move—"That this House condemns the Beattie Labor Government for its broken ...
Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 25 May 1999RT HON. D. FATCHETTHon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (10.13 a.m.): Thismorning I pay tribute to a great friend of Queensland and somebody whom I am ...
Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 25 May 1999MEMBERS' AND RELATED PERSONS' REGISTERS OF INTERESTSHon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (4 p.m.): TheOpposition will be supporting the motion before ...
Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 25 May 1999STATUTORY INSTRUMENTS AND ANOTHER ACT AMENDMENT BILLHon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (4.33 p.m.): I will notdelay the House unduly in respect of ...
Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 9 March 1999PREMIERHon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (11.30 a.m.): The"can't do" tag is obviously getting to the Premier. This was very obvious last week, as we ...
Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 25 May 1999REGIONAL FOREST AGREEMENTHon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (6.06 p.m.): I ampleased to second this motion. There can be only one valid outcome to the ...
Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 23 March 1999SUN METALS DISPUTEHon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (10.16 a.m.): AllQueenslanders should be very concerned this morning by reports from Townsville ...
Speech byHon. R. WELFORDMEMBER FOR EVERTONHansard 19 August 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTInjinoo LandsHon. R. J. WELFORD (Everton—ALP) (Minister for Environment and Heritage and Minister forNatural Resources) (10.15 a.m.), by leave: One of the starkest ...
Speech byHon. R. WELFORDMEMBER FOR EVERTONHansard 24 August 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTRainforest RehabilitationHon. R. J. WELFORD (Everton—ALP) (Minister for Environment and Heritage and Minister forNatural Resources)(9.53 a.m.), by leave: Last Friday, I had ...
Speech byHon. R. WELFORDMEMBER FOR EVERTONHansard 25 August 1999LAND COURT BILLHon. R. J. WELFORD (Everton—ALP) (Minister for Environment and Heritage and Minister forNatural Resources) (11.43 a.m.): I move—"That the Bill be now read a second time."This Bill ...
Speech byHon. R. WELFORDMEMBER FOR EVERTONHansard 28 April 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTBlack Striped MusselsHon. R. J. WELFORD (Everton—ALP) (Minister for Environment and Heritage and Minister forNatural Resources) (10.03 a.m.), by leave: Over the last month ...
Speech byHon. R. WELFORDMEMBER FOR EVERTONHansard 28 April 1999PERFORMANCE OF MINISTERSHon. R. J. WELFORD (Everton—ALP) (Minister for Environment and Heritage and Minister forNatural Resources) (6.20 p.m.): The advent of the Beattie Labor Government has been ...
Speech byHon. R. WELFORDMEMBER FOR EVERTONHansard 29 April 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTMr G. QuaidHon. R. J. WELFORD (Everton—ALP) (Minister for Environment and Heritage and Minister forNatural Resources) (10.04 a.m.), by leave: In 1987, the Bjelke-Petersen ...
Speech byHon. R. WELFORDMEMBER FOR EVERTONHansard 9 June 1999BURNETT WATER STORAGEHon. R. J. WELFORD (Everton—ALP) (Minister for Environment and Heritage and Minister forNatural Resources) (6.17 p.m.): I second the amendment. Is this not typical? The can't-do ...
Speech byHon. R. WELFORDMEMBER FOR EVERTONHansard 20 July 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTLand ProtectionHon. R. J. WELFORD (Everton—ALP) (Minister for Environment and Heritage and Minister forNatural Resources) (10.10 a.m.), by leave: I wish to report today on ...
Speech byHon. R. WELFORDMEMBER FOR EVERTONHansard 20 July 1999SOUTH EAST QUEENSLAND REGIONAL FOREST AGREEMENTHon. R. J. WELFORD (Everton—ALP) (Minister for Environment and Heritage and Minister forNatural Resources) (6.21 p.m.): It is a pleasure to ...
Speech byHon. R. WELFORDMEMBER FOR EVERTONHansard 13 April 1999FORESTRY INDUSTRYHon. R. J. WELFORD (Everton—ALP) (Minister for Environment and Heritage and Minister forNatural Resources) (6.13 p.m.): I move the following amendment to the motion—"Remove ...
Speech byHon. R. WELFORDMEMBER FOR EVERTONHansard 15 April 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTWhale WatchingHon. R. J. WELFORD (Everton—ALP) (Minister for Environment and Heritage and Minister forNatural Resources) (9.59 a.m.), by leave: A couple of years ago the ...
Speech byHon. R. WELFORDMEMBER FOR EVERTONHansard 27 April 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTLocust Control ProgramHon. R. J. WELFORD (Everton—ALP) (Minister for Environment and Heritage and Minister forNatural Resources) (9.58 a.m.), by leave: I am pleased to inform ...
Speech byHon. R. WELFORDMEMBER FOR EVERTONHansard 25 May 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTCooperative Research CentresHon. R. J. WELFORD (Everton—ALP) (Minister for Environment and Heritage and Minister forNatural Resources) (9.59 a.m.), by leave: Last month my ...
Speech byHon. R. WELFORDMEMBER FOR EVERTONHansard 25 May 1999ACQUISITION OF LAND AMENDMENT BILLHon. R. J. WELFORD (Everton—ALP) (Minister for Environment and Heritage and Minister forNatural Resources) (3.30 p.m.): I move—"That the Bill be now read a second ...
Speech byHon. R. WELFORDMEMBER FOR EVERTONHansard 25 May 1999REGIONAL FOREST AGREEMENTHon. R. J. WELFORD (Everton—ALP) (Minister for Environment and Heritage and Minister forNatural Resources) (6.17 p.m.): I have pleasure in seconding the Deputy Premier's ...
Speech byHon. R. WELFORDMEMBER FOR EVERTONHansard 26 May 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTEnvironmental Management of MiningHon. R. J. WELFORD (Everton—ALP) (Minister for Environment and Heritage and Minister forNatural Resources) (10.06 a.m.), by leave: Before ...
Speech byHon. R. WELFORDMEMBER FOR EVERTONHansard 27 May 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTQueensland Parks and Wildlife ServiceHon. R. J. WELFORD (Everton—ALP) (Minister for Environment and Heritage and Minister forNatural Resources) (10 a.m.), by leave: When the ...
Speech byHon. R. WELFORDMEMBER FOR EVERTONHansard 27 May 1999REGIONAL FOREST AGREEMENTHon. R. J. WELFORD (Everton—ALP) (Minister for Environment and Heritage and Minister forNatural Resources) (6.20 p.m.): I second the amendment moved by the Deputy Premier. ...
Speech byHon. R. WELFORDMEMBER FOR EVERTONHansard 21 July 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTDugong Management Hon. R. J. WELFORD (Everton—ALP) (Minister for Environment and Heritage and Minister forNatural Resources) (10.02 a.m.), by leave: The protection of ...
Speech byHon. R. WELFORDMEMBER FOR EVERTONHansard 21 July 1999WATER RESOURCES AMENDMENTS BILLHon. R. J. WELFORD (Everton—ALP) (Minister for Environment and Heritage and Minister forNatural Resources) (11.48 a.m.): I move—"That the Bill be now read a second ...
Speech byHon. R. WELFORDMEMBER FOR EVERTONHansard 18 August 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTYouth Conservation CorpsHon. R. J. WELFORD (Everton—ALP) (Minister for Environment and Heritage and Minister forNatural Resources) (10.11 a.m.), by leave: Since coming to ...
Speech byHon. R. WELFORDMEMBER FOR EVERTONHansard 9 June 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTRural Water Use InitiativeHon. R. J. WELFORD (Everton—ALP) (Minister for Environment and Heritage and Minister forNatural Resources) (10 a.m.), by leave: The mark of a good ...
Speech byHon. R. WELFORDMEMBER FOR EVERTONHansard 9 June 1999REVOCATION OF STATE FOREST AREASHon. R. J. WELFORD (Everton—ALP) (Minister for Environment and Heritage and Minister forNatural Resources) (2.52 p.m.): I move—"(1) That this House agrees that the ...
Speech byHon. R. WELFORDMEMBER FOR EVERTONHansard 25 March 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTParthenium WeedHon. R. J. WELFORD (Everton—ALP) (Minister for Environment and Heritage and Minister forNatural Resources) (10.07 a.m.), by leave: I wish to inform the House of ...
Speech byHon. RUSSELL COOPERMEMBER FOR CROWS NESTHansard 25 November 1999ANZAC DAY AMENDMENT BILLHon. T. R. COOPER (Crows Nest—NPA) (12.06 p.m.): Unlike the member for ToowoombaNorth, I would not be game to pull rank on the member for Burleigh. I am happy to ...
Speech byHon. RUSSELL COOPERMEMBER FOR CROWS NESTHansard 26 November 1999PRIMARY INDUSTRY BODIES REFORM BILLHon. T. R. COOPER (Crows Nest—NPA) (10.30 a.m.): The Primary Industry Bodies Reform Bill1999 relates to compulsory levies for five organisations that ...
Speech byHon. RUSSELL COOPERMEMBER FOR CROWS NESTHansard 30 November 1999TREE-CLEARING GUIDELINESHon. T. R. COOPER (Crows Nest—NPA) (6.35 p.m.): It is perfectly obvious from listening tothose opposite how little they know about tree clearing, the land, the ...
Speech byHon. RUSSELL COOPERMEMBER FOR CROWS NESTHansard 26 August 1999PRIMARY INDUSTRIES LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLHon. T. R. COOPER (Crows Nest—NPA) (4.56 p.m.): The Primary Industries LegislationAmendment Bill 1999 contains a number of important ...
Speech byHon. RUSSELL COOPERMEMBER FOR CROWS NESTHansard 27 August 1999TAB QUEENSLAND LIMITED PRIVATISATION BILLHon. T. R. COOPER (Crows Nest—NPA) (11.33 a.m.): In common with many members of theOpposition, it gives me pleasure to take part in this debate on ...
Speech byHon. RUSSELL COOPERMEMBER FOR CROWS NESTHansard 15 September 1999SUGAR INDUSTRY BILLMr COOPER (Crows Nest—NPA) (3.38 p.m.): The Opposition supports the Sugar Industry Bill1999 with qualifications. As such, we will be moving amendments during the ...
Speech byHon. RUSSELL COOPERMEMBER FOR CROWS NESTHansard 16 September 19991999 STATE BUDGETHon. T. R. COOPER (Crows Nest—NPA) (4.49 p.m.): Yesterday, Standard and Poor's issued apress release headed "Queensland Budget Shows Weakening Finances" and which ...
Speech byHon. RUSSELL COOPERMEMBER FOR CROWS NESTHansard 28 October 1999MEAT PROCESSINGHon. T. R. COOPER (Crows Nest—NPA) (10.15 a.m.): The meat industry is one of the mostimportant industries in this State and, as such, the coalition supports efforts to ...
Speech byHon. RUSSELL COOPERMEMBER FOR CROWS NESTHansard 28 October 1999APPROPRIATION BILLEstimates Committee GReportHon. T. R. COOPER (Crows Nest—NPA) (3.02 p.m.): Firstly, I place on record my appreciation ofthe work of David Thannhauser, the committee ...
Speech byHon. RUSSELL COOPERMEMBER FOR CROWS NESTHansard 28 October 1999MINISTER FOR MINES AND ENERGYHon. T. R. COOPER (Crows Nest—NPA) (6.45 p.m.): When a series of blunders is committedover a considerable period, one thing leads to another. It is timely to ...
Speech byHon. RUSSELL COOPERMEMBER FOR CROWS NESTHansard 10 November 1999MILK PRICESHon. T. R. COOPER (Crows Nest—NPA) (10.09 a.m.): I wish to express the outrage of memberson this side of the House that deregulation of the processing and retail sectors of ...
Speech byHon. RUSSELL COOPERMEMBER FOR CROWS NESTHansard 10 November 1999SUGAR INDUSTRY BILLMr COOPER (Crows Nest—NP) (3.25 p.m.): I concur with the remarks made by the member forHinchinbrook. He and the member for Mirani are involved with the sugar ...
Speech byHon. RUSSELL COOPERMEMBER FOR CROWS NESTHansard 10 November 1999LIQUOR AMENDMENT BILLMr COOPER (Crows Nest—NPA) (10.33 p.m.): I join with all of those who have chosen to speakto the Liquor Amendment Bill 1999. I commend the member for Toowoomba ...
Speech byHon. RUSSELL COOPERMEMBER FOR CROWS NESTHansard 23 November 1999NATIONAL CROP INSURANCE SCHEMEHon. T. R. COOPER (Crows Nest—NPA) (10.19 a.m.): Recently, two devastating hailstormshave demonstrated the need for the consideration of a national crop ...
Speech byHon. RUSSELL COOPERMEMBER FOR CROWS NESTHansard 23 November 1999LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL (No. 2)Hon. T. R. COOPER (Crows Nest—NPA) (4.50 p.m.): I, too, want to place my thoughts on therecord. The people of the electorate ...
Speech byHon. RUSSELL COOPERMEMBER FOR CROWS NESTHansard 25 August 1999SES POSITIONS, MERIT SELECTIONHon. T. R. COOPER (Crows Nest—NPA) (6.45 p.m.): This debate is supposed to be aboutprinciples, but all we have seen from the other side of the House is ...
Speech byHon. RUSSELL COOPERMEMBER FOR CROWS NESTHansard 24 November 1999SHEFFIELD SHIELDHon. T. R. COOPER (Crows Nest—NPA) (11.04 p.m.): I endorse the remarks of the member forNudgee. He is one member on the other side of the House who often comes up with ...
Speech byHon. RUSSELL COOPERMEMBER FOR CROWS NESTHansard 25 August 1999SES POSITIONS, MERIT SELECTIONMr NUTTALL (Sandgate—ALP) (6.40 p.m.): In his motion before the House this evening, thehonourable member for Clayfield fails to recognise the realities of ...
Speech byHon. RUSSELL COOPERMEMBER FOR CROWS NESTHansard 24 August 1999KANGAROO SHOOTERSHon. T. R. COOPER (Crows Nest—NPA) (10.10 a.m.): First we had the dingo issue, whengraziers were accused of rorting the $10 dingo bounty by breeding and selling their own ...
Speech bySHAUN NELSONMEMBER FOR TABLELANDSHansard 25 November 1999JUSTICE LEGISLATION BILLSMr NELSON (Tablelands—IND) (5.32 p.m.): I will keep my comments in relation to the JusticeLegislation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill (No. 2) brief. Suffice to say ...
Speech bySHAUN NELSONMEMBER FOR TABLELANDSHansard 26 November 1999PRIMARY INDUSTRY BODIES REFORM BILLMr NELSON (Tablelands—IND) (4.06 p.m.): I will take only a few moments to talk about the Bill,because all of the issues have been discussed already. My ...
Speech bySHAUN NELSONMEMBER FOR TABLELANDSHansard 1 December 1999PROSTITUTION BILLMr NELSON (Tablelands—IND) (4.33 p.m.): The Prostitution Bill is a very difficult topic on whichto speak. I am a young person; I am only 26 years of age. I have not lived what ...
Speech bySHAUN NELSONMEMBER FOR TABLELANDSHansard 7 December 1999GAMING MACHINE AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL (No.2)Mr NELSON (Tablelands—IND) (4.17 p.m.): I also commend the Minister for going ahead withrestrictions on the location of gaming ...
Speech bySHAUN NELSONMEMBER FOR TABLELANDSHansard 9 December 1999WATER RESOURCES AMENDMENT BILLMr NELSON (Tablelands—IND) (12.06 p.m.): I would like to take this opportunity to speak onthe Water Resources Amendment Bill. It would be correct to say that 50% ...
Speech byMr S. ROBERTSONMEMBER FOR SUNNYBANKHansard 9 March 1999TRANS-TASMAN MUTUAL RECOGNITION (QUEENSLAND) BILLMr ROBERTSON (Sunnybank—ALP) (3.09 p.m.): I rise to support the Trans-Tasman MutualRecognition (Queensland) Bill and some of the statements made ...
Speech byMr S. ROBERTSONMEMBER FOR SUNNYBANKHansard 23 November 1999DEPARTMENT OF STATE DEVELOPMENTMr ROBERTSON (Sunnybank—ALP) (6.32 p.m.): Tonight I rise in support of the amendmentmoved by the Premier and seconded by the Deputy Premier. Tonight we have ...
Speech byMr S. ROBERTSONMEMBER FOR SUNNYBANKHansard 1 December 1999TOWNSVILLE INDUSTRIAL PARKMr REYNOLDS (Townsville—ALP) (6.23 p.m.): I take great pleasure in seconding theamendment. Let members make no mistake: the motion of the member for Burdekin is ...
Speech byHon. STEVE BREDHAUERMEMBER FOR COOKHansard 2 March 1999ADDRESS IN REPLYHon. S. D. BREDHAUER (Cook—ALP) (Minister for Transport and Minister for Main Roads) (5.20p.m.): Yesterday, Monday, 1 March 1999, the 50 km/h local speed limit was introduced in ...
Speech byHon. STEVE BREDHAUERMEMBER FOR COOKHansard 3 March 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTBrisbane Light Rail ProjectHon. S. D. BREDHAUER (Cook—ALP) (Minister for Transport and Minister for Main Roads)(9.59 a.m.), by leave: The Brisbane Light Rail Project recently ...
Speech byMr S. ROBERTSONMEMBER FOR SUNNYBANKHansard 24 March 1999MEMBER FOR CLAYFIELDMr ROBERTSON (Sunnybank—ALP) (10.18 a.m.): Yesterday the member for Clayfield made anumber of scurrilous, offensive and unsubstantiated allegations against not only the ...
Speech byMr S. ROBERTSONMEMBER FOR SUNNYBANKHansard 24 March 1999MCCULLOUGH STREET, PADSTOW ROADMr ROBERTSON (Sunnybank—ALP) (11.05 p.m.): Today's edition of that fine journal theSouthern Star contains an article claiming that the Federal member for Moreton, ...
Speech byMr S. ROBERTSONMEMBER FOR SUNNYBANKHansard 25 March 1999RAINWATER TANKSMr ROBERTSON (Sunnybank—ALP) (5.37 p.m.): It is with great pleasure that I second themotion moved by the member for Nicklin and congratulate him on bringing to this Parliament an ...
Speech byMr S. ROBERTSONMEMBER FOR SUNNYBANKHansard 28 April 1999NATIONAL SCIENCE WEEKMr ROBERTSON (Sunnybank—ALP) (10.20 a.m.): Yesterday, I had the great pleasure inmeeting Bryan Gaensler, the Young Australian of the Year, at the Clunies Ross Centre at the ...
Speech byMr S. ROBERTSONMEMBER FOR SUNNYBANKHansard 25 May 1999SMALL BUSINESS ADVISORY COUNCILMr ROBERTSON (Sunnybank—ALP) (12 p.m.): Last Wednesday, it was my great pleasure tochair the inaugural meeting of the recently appointed Queensland Small Business ...
Speech byMr S. ROBERTSONMEMBER FOR SUNNYBANKHansard 14 September 1999QUEENSLAND INNOVATION STRATEGYMr ROBERTSON (Sunnybank—ALP) (10.25 a.m.): Queensland's innovation strategy,Innovation Queensland's Future, was made available for public comment on 13 July and ...
Speech byMr S. ROBERTSONMEMBER FOR SUNNYBANKHansard 14 September 1999SMALL BUSINESSMr ROBERTSON (Sunnybank—ALP) (11.40 a.m.): Before I talk about the important issue ofsmall business in this State, I wish to record my feelings about the presentation of the ...
Speech byMr S. ROBERTSONMEMBER FOR SUNNYBANKHansard 9 November 1999APEC TECHNOMARTMr ROBERTSON (Sunnybank—ALP) (6.30 p.m.): It is my great pleasure to follow the memberfor Nerang. I recall that this morning he rose to his feet and asked the insightful ...
Speech byMr S. ROBERTSONMEMBER FOR SUNNYBANKHansard 11 November 1999GOODS AND SERVICES TAXMr ROBERTSON (Sunnybank—ALP) (10.20 a.m.): Last Friday, I chaired a meeting of theQueensland Small Business Advisory Council. A major and ongoing agenda item is the ...
Speech byMr S. ROBERTSONMEMBER FOR SUNNYBANKHansard 10 June 1999INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS BILLMr ROBERTSON (Sunnybank—ALP) (5.35 p.m.): We have heard 20 minutes of platitudes andnot one reference to the Bill before the House. We have not heard one reference to any ...
Speech byMr S. ROBERTSONMEMBER FOR SUNNYBANKHansard 27 May 1999STATE DEVELOPMENT AND PUBLIC WORKS ORGANISATION AMENDMENT BILLMr ROBERTSON (Sunnybank—ALP) (12.08 p.m.): It is unlike the member to be so rude. I risein support of amendments to the State ...
Speech byMr S. ROBERTSONMEMBER FOR SUNNYBANKHansard 8 June 1999NELLY BAY DEVELOPMENT, MAGNETIC ISLANDMr ROBERTSON (Sunnybank—ALP) (6.24 p.m.): This morning, when I read the Courier-Mailarticle stating that the Leader of the Opposition had finally come to the ...
Speech byHon. STEVE BREDHAUERMEMBER FOR COOKHansard 4 March 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTRockhampton-Townsville Line Upgrade; Brisbane Airport Rail Link Project Hon. S. D. BREDHAUER (Cook—ALP) (Minister for Transport and Minister for Main Roads)(9.51 a.m.), by ...
Speech byMr S. ROBERTSONMEMBER FOR SUNNYBANKHansard 23 March 1999NORTH QUEENSLAND BIOTECHNOLOGY INDUSTRY WORKSHOPMr ROBERTSON (Sunnybank—ALP) (7.06 p.m.): Last Tuesday it was my pleasure to be at theAustralian Institute for Marine Science in Townsville to ...
Speech byHon. STEVE BREDHAUERMEMBER FOR COOKHansard 2 December 1999STATE GOVERNMENT PERFORMANCEHon. S. D. BREDHAUER (Cook—ALP) (Minister for Transport and Minister for Main Roads)(5.40 p.m.): Fancy the member for Caloundra lecturing this House on the Budget. ...
Speech byMr T. MALONEMEMBER FOR MIRANIHansard 3 March 1999ADDRESS IN REPLYMr MALONE (Mirani—NPA) (11.58 a.m.): In speaking to the motion for the adoption of theAddress in Reply to His Excellency the Governor's Speech delivered on the opening of the ...
Speech byMr T. MALONEMEMBER FOR MIRANIHansard 4 March 1999FORTY-FOURTH COMMONWEALTH PARLIAMENTARY ASSOCIATION CONFERENCEReportMr MALONE (Mirani—NPA) (10.10 a.m.): It is with pleasure that I table the agenda reports andproceedings from the 44th Commonwealth ...
Speech byMr T. MALONEMEMBER FOR MIRANIHansard 4 March 1999POLICE POWERS AND RESPONSIBILITIES AMENDMENT BILLMr MALONE (Mirani—NPA) (2.56 p.m.): My contribution this afternoon will be rather short,because most of the points that I wished to raise have been ...
Speech byMr T. MALONEMEMBER FOR MIRANIHansard 24 March 1999CORRECTIVE SERVICES AND PENALTIES AND SENTENCES AMENDMENT BILLMr MALONE (Mirani—NPA) (9.32 p.m.): It is with pleasure that I rise to support the CorrectiveServices and Penalties and Sentences ...
Speech byMr T. MALONEMEMBER FOR MIRANIHansard 14 April 1999WORKCOVER QUEENSLAND AMENDMENT BILLMr MALONE (Mirani—NPA) (4.51 p.m.): In supporting the shadow Minister for Employment,Training and Industrial Relations in opposing the fiscal vandalism that this ...
Speech byMr T. MALONEMEMBER FOR MIRANIHansard 15 September 1999PRIMARY INDUSTRIES LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr MALONE (Mirani—NPA) (11.39 a.m.): I take great pleasure in speaking to the PrimaryIndustry Legislation Amendment Bill 1999. While the Opposition has ...
Speech byMr T. MALONEMEMBER FOR MIRANIHansard 15 September 1999SUGAR INDUSTRY BILLMr MALONE (Mirani—NPA) (4.30 p.m.): It is with a great deal of pride that I rise to speak to theSugar Industry Bill. With respect to the previous speaker, the member for Mackay, ...
Speech byMr T. MALONEMEMBER FOR MIRANIHansard 16 September 19991999 STATE BUDGETMr MALONE (Mirani—NPA) (1.44 a.m.): This Budget, which the Premier, in his usual over-the-top manner, described as a millennium Budget, is already being seen by people right ...
Speech byMr T. MALONEMEMBER FOR MIRANIHansard 25 May 1999COALMINING SAFETY AND HEALTH BILLMINING AND QUARRYING SAFETY AND HEALTH BILLMr MALONE (Mirani—NPA) (5.15 p.m.): Workplace health and safety is a matter of utmostconcern to all industries, but it is ...
Speech byMr T. MALONEMEMBER FOR MIRANIHansard 10 June 1999INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS BILLMr MALONE (Mirani—NPA) ( 11.30 a.m.): I rise today to join the growing chorus of discontentwith the Beattie Government's Industrial Relations Bill 1999. The Bill is already ...
Speech byMr T. MALONEMEMBER FOR MIRANIHansard 21 July 1999SCHOOL UNIFORM BILLMr MALONE (Mirani—NPA) (10.42 p.m.): I take great pleasure in speaking to the Opposition'sSchool Uniform Bill. It is true to say that the issue of school uniforms has been bubbling ...
Speech byMr T. MALONEMEMBER FOR MIRANIHansard 15 April 1999ELECTRICITY INDUSTRYMr MALONE (Mirani—NPA) (6.43 p.m.): I rise to support the motion moved by the member forCharters Towers. If the House requires further evidence of a Minister who simply is not ...
Speech byMr T. MALONEMEMBER FOR MIRANIHansard 27 April 1999GOVERNMENT ELECTION PROMISESMr MALONE (Mirani—NPA) (6.35 p.m.): In the past few weeks we have seen the monumentaldishonesty of the Beattie Labor Government exposed. We have also seen exposed the ...
Speech byMr T. MALONEMEMBER FOR MIRANIHansard 27 April 1999SUGAR INDUSTRYMr MALONE (Mirani—NPA) (7.14 p.m.): On 8 and 9 April, Mackay had the distinction of hostingthe first two-day motivational conference hosted by the Canegrowers Network, Mackay, for ...
Speech byMr T. MALONEMEMBER FOR MIRANIHansard 25 August 1999QUEENSLAND AMBULANCE SERVICEMr MALONE (Mirani—NPA) (10.25 a.m.): I rise in this House today to alert members to adisgraceful situation which seems to be occurring right around our State on an all too ...
Speech byMr T. MALONEMEMBER FOR MIRANIHansard 25 August 1999ROAD TRANSPORT REFORM BILLMr MALONE (Mirani—NPA) (5.15 p.m.): I rise to speak to this significant piece of legislation, theRoad Transport Reform Bill. Yesterday, my colleague the shadow Minister for ...
Speech byMr T. MALONEMEMBER FOR MIRANIHansard 29 April 1999QUEENSLAND FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY AMENDMENT REGULATION (No. 1) 1999 Disallowance of Statutory InstrumentMr MALONE (Mirani—NPA) (10.15 p.m.): I move—"That the Queensland Fire and Rescue Authority ...
Speech byHon. STEVE BREDHAUERMEMBER FOR COOKHansard 25 November 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTRoads Implementation ProgramHon. S. D. BREDHAUER (Cook—ALP) (Minister for Transport and Minister for Main Roads)(9.55 a.m.), by leave: The Roads Implementation Program ...
Speech byHon. STEVE BREDHAUERMEMBER FOR COOKHansard 30 November 1999PRIVILEGENational Road RulesHon. S. D. BREDHAUER (Cook—ALP) (Minister for Transport and Minister for Main Roads)(9.33 a.m.): I rise on a matter of privilege. On page 3 of today's edition of ...
Speech byHon. STEVE BREDHAUERMEMBER FOR COOKHansard 23 November 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTRoad SafetyHon. S. D. BREDHAUER (Cook—ALP) (Minister for Transport and Minister for Main Roads)(9.56 a.m.), by leave: Today I will launch the State Government's two most ...
Speech byHon. STEVE BREDHAUERMEMBER FOR COOKHansard 2 December 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTQueensland Transport Call CentresHon. S. D. BREDHAUER (Cook—ALP) (Minister for Transport and Minister for Main Roads)(10.02 a.m.), by leave: Queensland Transport has been ...
Speech byHon. T. McGRADYMEMBER FOR MOUNT ISAHansard 20 July 1999NATIVE TITLE (QUEENSLAND) STATE PROVISIONS AMENDMENT BILLHon. T. McGRADY (Mount Isa—ALP) (Minister for Mines and Energy and Minister Assisting theDeputy Premier on Regional Development) (5.04 ...
Speech byHon. T. McGRADYMEMBER FOR MOUNT ISAHansard 22 July 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTOld Mine Subsidence, DinmoreHon. T. McGRADY (Mount Isa—ALP) (Minister for Mines and Energy and Minister Assisting theDeputy Premier on Regional Development) (10.10 a.m.), by ...
Speech byHon. T. McGRADYMEMBER FOR MOUNT ISAHansard 22 July 1999COAL MINING SAFETY AND HEALTH BILL; MINING AND QUARRYING SAFETY AND HEALTH BILLHon. T. McGRADY (Mount Isa—ALP) (Minister for Mines and Energy and Minister Assisting theDeputy Premier on Regional ...
Speech byTony ELLIOTTMEMBER FOR CUNNINGHAMHansard 16 September 19991999 STATE BUDGETMr ELLIOTT (Cunningham—NPA) (10.12 p.m.): Before I say some nasty things about theBudget I will say a couple of pleasant things. As they say, "If you can't say anything nice, ...
Speech byTony ELLIOTTMEMBER FOR CUNNINGHAMHansard 27 October 1999APPROPRIATION BILLEstimates Committee DReportMr ELLIOTT (Cunningham—NPA) (5.29 p.m.): In this debate on the report of EstimatesCommittee D, I wish to concentrate on the Departments of ...
Speech byTony ELLIOTTMEMBER FOR CUNNINGHAMHansard 27 October 1999LIQUOR AMENDMENT BILLMr ELLIOTT (Cunningham—NPA) (8.47 p.m.): I rise to take part in this debate tonight because,quite frankly, I have seen over a long period at various venues and at different ...
Speech byTony ELLIOTTMEMBER FOR CUNNINGHAMHansard 28 October 1999APPROPRIATION BILLEstimates Committee GReportMr ELLIOTT (Cunningham—NPA) (3.22 p.m.): I would like to challenge the Minister for PrimaryIndustries here today. Before doing so, I would like to ...
Speech byTony ELLIOTTMEMBER FOR CUNNINGHAMHansard 25 November 1999ANZAC DAY AMENDMENT BILLMr ELLIOTT (Cunningham—NPA) (12.24 p.m.): I wish to make a few comments in relation tothis Bill. In common with other members of the Opposition, I support this Bill. I ...
Speech byTony ELLIOTTMEMBER FOR CUNNINGHAMHansard 7 December 1999FORESTRY AMENDMENT BILLMr ELLIOTT (Cunningham—NPA) (9.51 p.m.): As a member representing a country area whichalso contains forestry, I wish to make a few points about the cypress pine industry. ...
Speech byTony ELLIOTTMEMBER FOR CUNNINGHAMHansard 8 December 1999WATER RESOURCES AMENDMENT BILLMr ELLIOTT (Cunningham—NPA) (12.32 a.m.): In rising to take part in the debate, I wish tosupport the shadow Minister's comments in relation to the ability to trade ...
Speech byHon. T. McGRADYMEMBER FOR MOUNT ISAHansard 2 March 1999GORDONSTONE MINE DISPUTE; MEMBER FOR FITZROYHon. T. McGRADY (Mount Isa—ALP) (Minister for Mines and Energy and Minister Assisting theDeputy Premier on Regional Development) (6.31 p.m.): Some of ...
Speech byHon. T. McGRADYMEMBER FOR MOUNT ISAHansard 3 March 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTSustainable Energy; Kyoto ProtocolHon. T. McGRADY (Mount Isa—ALP) (Minister for Mines and Energy and Minister Assisting theDeputy Premier on Regional Development) (9.54 ...
Speech byTony ELLIOTTMEMBER FOR CUNNINGHAMHansard 25 & 26 August 1999ROAD TRANSPORT REFORM BILLMr ELLIOTT (Cunningham—NPA) (5.49 p.m.): There are a few issues that I would like to raise inparticular. Firstly, I wish to support some remarks that were made by ...
Speech byTony ELLIOTTMEMBER FOR CUNNINGHAMHansard 26 August 1999ACQUISITION OF LAND AMENDMENT BILLMr ELLIOTT (Cunningham—NPA) (4.27 p.m.): I wish to make a few points about this Bill inmuch the same vein as the member for Warrego did. Many parts of our ...
Speech byTony ELLIOTTMEMBER FOR CUNNINGHAMHansard 14 September 1999BEATTIE STEALTH TAXMr ELLIOTT (Cunningham—NPA) (10.27 a.m.): I wish to draw the attention of the House to anexample of how the new BST, that is the Beattie stealth tax, will affect the small ...
Speech byTony ELLIOTTMEMBER FOR CUNNINGHAMHansard 16 September 1999WATER RESOURCES, RURAL QUEENSLANDMr ELLIOTT (Cunningham—NPA) (6.46 p.m.): I rise to support the motion moved by mycolleague, the member for Keppel. As the member for Callide said, those ...
Speech byHon. T. McGRADYMEMBER FOR MOUNT ISAHansard 24 March 1999COAL MINING SAFETY AND HEALTH BILL MINING AND QUARRYING SAFETY AND HEALTH BILLHon. T. McGRADY (Mount Isa—ALP) (Minister for Mines and Energy and Minister Assisting theDeputy Premier on Regional ...
Speech byHon. T. McGRADYMEMBER FOR MOUNT ISAHansard 25 March 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTCoal Mine Site Rehabilitation Program Hon. T. McGRADY (Mount Isa—ALP) (Minister for Mines and Energy and Minister Assisting theDeputy Premier on Regional Development) (9.48 ...
Speech byHon. T. McGRADYMEMBER FOR MOUNT ISAHansard 13 April 1999EXPLOSIVES BILL Hon. T. McGRADY (Mount Isa—ALP) (Minister for Mines and Energy and Minister Assisting theDeputy Premier on Regional Development) (4.02 p.m.), in reply: I take this opportunity to ...
Speech byHon. T. McGRADYMEMBER FOR MOUNT ISAHansard 14 April 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTCoalmining Royalties Hon. T. McGRADY (Mount Isa—ALP) (Minister for Mines and Energy and Minister Assisting theDeputy Premier on Regional Development) (9.49 a.m.), by leave: ...
Speech byHon. T. McGRADYMEMBER FOR MOUNT ISAHansard 15 April 1999ELECTRICITY INDUSTRY Hon. T. McGRADY (Mount Isa—ALP) (Minister for Mines and Energy and Minister Assisting theDeputy Premier on Regional Development) (6.12 p.m.): I move the following ...
Speech byHon. T. McGRADYMEMBER FOR MOUNT ISAHansard 29 April 1999PERFORMANCE OF MINISTERS Hon. T. McGRADY (Mount Isa—ALP) (Minister for Mines and Energy and Minister Assisting theDeputy Premier on Regional Development) (6.45 p.m.): I am delighted to ...
Speech byHon. T. McGRADYMEMBER FOR MOUNT ISAHansard 25 May 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTElectricity IndustryHon. T. McGRADY (Mount Isa—ALP) (Minister for Mines and Energy and Minister Assisting theDeputy Premier on Regional Development) (9.53 a.m.), by leave: I ...
Speech byHon. T. McGRADYMEMBER FOR MOUNT ISAHansard 9 June 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTCentury Mine ProjectHon. T. McGRADY (Mount Isa—ALP) (Minister for Mines and Energy and Minister Assisting theDeputy Premier on Regional Development) (9.47 a.m.), by leave: I ...
Speech byHon. T. McGRADYMEMBER FOR MOUNT ISAHansard 9 March 1999LAND AND RESOURCES TRIBUNAL BILLHon. T. McGRADY (Mount Isa—ALP) (Minister for Mines and Energy and Minister Assisting theDeputy Premier on Regional Development) (5.39 p.m.): I am pleased to rise ...
Speech byHon. T. McGRADYMEMBER FOR MOUNT ISAHansard 10 March 1999BEATTIE LABOR GOVERNMENTHon. T. McGRADY (Mount Isa—ALP) (Minister for Mines and Energy) (6.51 p.m.): This debateis about the Government putting its financial credentials on the table and the ...
Speech byHon. T. McGRADYMEMBER FOR MOUNT ISAHansard 11 March 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTElectricity Industry Hon. T. McGRADY (Mount Isa—ALP) (Minister for Mines and Energy and Minister Assisting theDeputy Premier on Regional Development) (9.53 a.m.), by leave: ...
Speech byTony ELLIOTTMEMBER FOR CUNNINGHAMHansard 17 August 1999INTERACTIVE GAMBLING (PLAYER PROTECTION) AMENDMENT BILLMr ELLIOTT (Cunningham—NPA) (12.06 a.m.): I wish to make a couple of brief points. I thinkjust about everything that needs to be said has ...
Speech byTony ELLIOTTMEMBER FOR CUNNINGHAMHansard 24 August 1999MRS R. CORKEMr ELLIOTT (Cunningham—NPA) (10.29 a.m.): I express my sympathy and that of the entirecommunity of Goondiwindi at the recent loss of a very well-known identity in the area, Mrs Robyn ...
Speech byTony ELLIOTTMEMBER FOR CUNNINGHAMHansard 24 August 1999TOURISM LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr ELLIOTT (Cunningham—NPA) (12.53 p.m.): As a former Minister with responsibility fortourism, national parks, sport and the arts, I have pleasure in taking part ...
Speech byHon. T. McGRADYMEMBER FOR MOUNT ISAHansard 18 August 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTWoodford Correctional CentreHon. T. A. BARTON (Waterford—ALP) (Minister for Police and Corrective Services) (10.02 a.m.),by leave: In 1995, the then Police and Corrective ...
Speech byHon. T. McGRADYMEMBER FOR MOUNT ISAHansard 24 August 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTMining IndustryHon. T. McGRADY (Mount Isa—ALP) (Minister for Mines and Energy and Minister Assisting theDeputy Premier on Regional Development)(9.50 a.m.), by leave: The ...
Speech byHon. T. McGRADYMEMBER FOR MOUNT ISAHansard 15 September 1999BURNETT REGIONHon. T. McGRADY (Mount Isa—ALP) (Minister for Mines and Energy and Minister Assisting theDeputy Premier on Regional Development) (6.31 p.m.): This debate is all about truth and ...
Speech byHon. ANNA BLIGHMEMBER FOR SOUTH BRISBANEHansard 11 April 2000CHILD PROTECTION AMENDMENT BILLHon. A. M. BLIGH (South Brisbane—ALP) (Minister for Families, Youth and Community Careand Minister for Disability Services) (4.31 p.m.), in reply: I thank all ...
Speech byHon. ANNA BLIGHMEMBER FOR SOUTH BRISBANEHansard 11 April 2000PETFORD TRAINING FARMHon. A. M. BLIGH (South Brisbane—ALP) (Minister for Families, Youth and Community Careand Minister for Disability Services) (6.15 p.m.): I move the following ...
Speech byHon. ANNA BLIGHMEMBER FOR SOUTH BRISBANEHansard 12 April 2000CHILD CARE AMENDMENT BILLHon. A. M. BLIGH (South Brisbane—ALP) (Minister for Families, Youth and Community Careand Minister for Disability Services) (11.47 a.m.): I move—"That the Bill be ...
Speech byHon. ANNA BLIGHMEMBER FOR SOUTH BRISBANEHansard 18 May 2000MINISTERIAL STATEMENTDisability Services Funding; Care Independent Living AssociationHon. A. M. BLIGH (South Brisbane—ALP) (Minister for Families, Youth and Community Careand Minister for ...
Speech byHon. ANNA BLIGHMEMBER FOR SOUTH BRISBANEHansard 30 May 2000MINISTERIAL STATEMENTChildren's Commission Web SiteHon. A. M. BLIGH (South Brisbane—ALP) (Minister for Families, Youth and Community Careand Minister for Disability Services) (10.12 a.m.), by ...
Speech byHon. ANNA BLIGHMEMBER FOR SOUTH BRISBANEHansard 22 June 2000CHILDREN SERVICES TRIBUNAL BILL; COMMISSION FOR CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE BILLHon. A. M. BLIGH (South Brisbane—ALP) (Minister for Families, Youth and Community Careand Minister for ...
Speech byHon. ANNA BLIGHMEMBER FOR SOUTH BRISBANEHansard 18 July 2000MINISTERIAL STATEMENTDisability Services QueenslandHon. A. M. BLIGH (South Brisbane—ALP) (Minister for Families, Youth and Community Careand Minister for Disability Services) (9.54 a.m.), by ...