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Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 21 June 2001BUDGET DEBATE 2001Mr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (11.31 a.m.): The NationalParty has a real vision for Queensland. We have a vision that the unemployment rate in this ...
Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 31 July 2001PERFORMANCE OF BEATTIE GOVERNMENTMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (10.23 a.m.): Once upon atime in Queensland we judged good government by looking at the cranes in the ...
Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 31 July 2001NATIONAL PARTY TOUR OF QUEENSLANDMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (11.30 a.m.): In recent weeksI have had the opportunity to visit several parts of Queensland along ...
Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 31 July 2001GAMING MACHINE AMENDMENT BILLMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (12.50 p.m.): This is a veryimportant bill because it brings about some changes to the gaming legislation ...
Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 1 August 2001CAPITAL WORKS BUDGETMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (10.17 a.m.): The notice ofmotion was very timely, given that horseshoes are currently being handed out to ...
Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 1 August 2001APPROPRIATION BILLS—ESTIMATES COMMITTEE AMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (12.31 p.m.): In joining thisdebate on the report of Estimates Committee A, I also wish to ...
Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 1 August 2001APPROPRIATION BILLS—ESTIMATES COMMITTEE AMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (3.08 p.m.): At the outset, Ithank the member for Bulimba for his stewardship of the ...
Speech byHon. NITACUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR BUNDABERGHansard 12 December 2001WATER INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT [BURNETT BASIN] AMENDMENT BILLHon. J. I. CUNNINGHAM (Bundaberg—ALP) (Minister for Local Government and Planning)(4.39 p.m.): I am very pleased to speak ...
Speech byMr P. PURCELLMEMBER FOR BULIMBAHansard 3 April 2001ADDRESS IN REPLYMr PURCELL (Bulimba—ALP) (3.28 p.m.): I, too, would like to congratulate the Speaker onagain attaining his office. I am honoured and humbled, once again, to stand here as the member ...
Speech byMr P. PURCELLMEMBER FOR BULIMBAHansard 3 April 2001BUILDERS LABOURERS FEDERATION; WALTER CONSTRUCTION GROUPMr PURCELL (Bulimba—ALP) (7.22 p.m.): I would like to talk about the benefits of belonging toa union, particularly the benefits of belonging to ...
Speech byMr P. PURCELLMEMBER FOR BULIMBAHansard 1 May 2001QUEENSLAND AMBULANCE SERVICEMr PURCELL (Bulimba—ALP) (12.30 p.m.): I congratulate the Queensland branch of theAustralian Building Construction Employees and Builders Labourers Federation (Queensland ...
Speech byMr P. PURCELLMEMBER FOR BULIMBAHansard 2 May 2001INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS AND ANOTHER ACT AMENDMENT BILLMr PURCELL (Bulimba—ALP) (12.25 p.m.): I rise to speak in support of the Industrial Relationsand Another Act Amendment Bill, currently before the ...
Speech byMr P. PURCELLMEMBER FOR BULIMBAHansard 16 May 2001JUNIOR SPORT; GSTMr PURCELL (Bulimba—ALP) (7.10 p.m.): When Howard and Costello were doing their big sellon the GST, I like the rest of Australia thought I was aware of the majority of items which ...
Speech byMr P. PURCELLMEMBER FOR BULIMBAHansard 29 May 2001MURARRIE DANCE TROUPE AND CHOIRMr PURCELL (Bulimba—ALP) (12.26 p.m.): On Monday, 21 May I had thepleasure of attending a performance by the Murarrie State School dance troupe andchoir at Westfield ...
Speech byMr P. PURCELLMEMBER FOR BULIMBAHansard 20 June 2001LEGACY TRUST FUND BILLMr PURCELL (Bulimba—ALP) (4.54 p.m.): I wish to say a few things about the Legacy TrustFund Bill. I commend the minister for its introduction. It is great that the minister is ...
Speech byMr P. PURCELLMEMBER FOR BULIMBAHansard 20 June 2001COMMUNITY SERVICES LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr PURCELL (Bulimba—ALP) (5.21 p.m.): It gives me great pleasure to rise to support theCommunity Services Legislation Bill. I believe that the minister, ...
Speech byMr P. PURCELLMEMBER FOR BULIMBAHansard 21 June 2001BUDGET DEBATE 2001Mr PURCELL (Bulimba—ALP) (6.30 p.m.): It gives me pleasure to rise to speak in the debateon the appropriation bills. I congratulate the Treasurer, Terry Mackenroth, on his first ...
Speech byMr P. PURCELLMEMBER FOR BULIMBAHansard 31 July 2001GAMING MACHINE AMENDMENT BILLMr PURCELL (Bulimba—ALP) (4.54 p.m.): I want to recap to the House the reason pokermachines were introduced in Queensland. Like most people in this place, I remember how ...
Speech byMr P. PURCELLMEMBER FOR BULIMBAHansard 17 October 2001ANIMAL CARE AND PROTECTION BILLMr PURCELL (Bulimba—ALP) (4.53 p.m.): It gives me great pleasure to speak on the AnimalCare and Protection Bill 2001. This bill replaces the 1925 Animals Protection ...
Speech byMr P. PURCELLMEMBER FOR BULIMBAHansard 17 October 2001DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING GARDEN AWARDSMr PURCELL (Bulimba—ALP) (10.58 p.m.): The Department of Housing has again this yearprovided public housing tenants with the opportunity to contribute to their ...
Speech byMr P. PURCELLMEMBER FOR BULIMBAHansard 18 October 2001LAW REFORM (CONTRIBUTORY NEGLIGENCE) AMENDMENT BILLMr PURCELL (Bulimba—ALP) (12.02 p.m.): It gives me pleasure to speak to this law reform bill.A lot of what I was going say has been canvassed. ...
Speech byMr P. PURCELLMEMBER FOR BULIMBAHansard 18 October 2001COMMONWEALTH POWERS (FAMILY LAW—CHILDREN) AMENDMENT BILLMr PURCELL (Bulimba—ALP) (12.25 p.m.): I would like to concur with my colleague fromToowoomba North in regards to the Harvester case. It was ...
Speech byMr P. PURCELLMEMBER FOR BULIMBAHansard 30 May 2001TRANSPORT INFRASTRUCTURE AND ANOTHER ACT AMENDMENT BILLMr PURCELL (Bulimba—ALP) (9.36 p.m.): I congratulate the minister on a great decision thathe has made.Mr Foley: Hear, hear! He's a great ...
Speech byMr P. PURCELLMEMBER FOR BULIMBAHansard 31 May 2001WINE INDUSTRY AMENDMENT BILLMr PURCELL (Bulimba—ALP) (5 p.m.): I support the Wine Industry Amendment Bill 2001.Recently, I took a trip to the Granite Belt. Mr Springborg: That was your old country. Mr ...
Speech byMr P. PURCELLMEMBER FOR BULIMBAHansard 31 May 2001BLF CHARITY TOUCH FOOTBALL DAYMr PURCELL (Bulimba—ALP) (7.20 p.m.): I am pleased to inform the House that on Sunday,20 May this year the BLF—my old union—held the first construction workers touch ...
Speech byMr P. PURCELLMEMBER FOR BULIMBAHansard 31 May 2001ELECTRICITY AMENDMENT BILLMr PURCELL (Bulimba—ALP) (4.24 p.m.): I rise to support the Electricity Amendment Bill 2001.I will not be quite as long-winded as my two colleagues who spoke before me. I ...
Speech byMr P. PURCELLMEMBER FOR BULIMBAHansard 1 August 2001APPROPRIATION BILLS—ESTIMATES COMMITTEE AMr PURCELL (Bulimba—ALP) ( 3.02 p.m.): I wish to speak to the Appropriation Bill for theproposed expenditures of the Premier and Minister for Trade; the ...
Speech byMr P. PURCELLMEMBER FOR BULIMBAHansard 1 August 2001HOUSING DEPARTMENT, BRISBANE SOUTH AREA OFFICEMr PURCELL (Bulimba—ALP) (7.28 p.m.): Last Wednesday I attended the official opening ofthe new Department of Housing area office for the Brisbane South ...
Speech byMr P. PURCELLMEMBER FOR BULIMBAHansard 2 August 2001APPRENTICES AND TRAINEESMr PURCELL (Bulimba—ALP) (5.26 p.m.): I have some good news—instead of coming in hereand knocking everything that happens in Queensland—about training and apprentices in ...
Speech byMr P. PURCELLMEMBER FOR BULIMBAHansard 11 September 2001EDUCATION [ACCREDITATION OF NON-STATE SCHOOLS] BILLMr PURCELL (Bulimba—ALP) (6.06 p.m.): It gives me great pleasure to support the Education(Accreditation of Non-State Schools) Bill 2001. The ...
Speech byHon. NITACUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR BUNDABERGHansard 12 December 2001INTEGRATED PLANNING AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMrs NITA CUNNINGHAM (Minister for Local Government and Planning) (Bundaberg—ALP)(2.57 p.m.), in reply: I thank all members on both ...
Speech byMr P. PURCELLMEMBER FOR BULIMBAHansard 30 May 2001ANTI-DISCRIMINATION AMENDMENT BILLMr PURCELL (Bulimba—ALP) (3.27 p.m.): The richness and diversity of this country is due tothe immigration policy of our forefathers. People from other nations have ...
Speech byMr P. PURCELLMEMBER FOR BULIMBAHansard 1 August 2001APPROPRIATION BILLS—ESTIMATES COMMITTEE AMr PURCELL (Bulimba—ALP) (12.25 p.m.): I wish to speak to the Appropriation(Parliament) Bill 2001 for the Legislative Assembly. Firstly, I congratulate the ...
Speech byMr P. PURCELLMEMBER FOR BULIMBAHansard 29 May 2001WATER INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT [BURNETT BASIN] BILLMr PURCELL (Bulimba—ALP) (4.12 p.m.): I congratulate the Minister for State Development,Tom Barton, on bringing this bill before the House. The ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 13 September 2001MINISTERIAL STATEMENTHer Majesty Queen Elizabeth IIHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier and Minister for Trade)(9.39 a.m.), by leave: I am pleased to inform this ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 13 September 2001MINISTERIAL STATEMENTAnsett AirlinesHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier and Minister for Trade) (9.40 a.m.), byleave: The Queensland government has been closely ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 13 September 2001MINISTERIAL STATEMENTKalkadoon Indigenous Land Use AgreementHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier and Minister for Trade) (9.41 a.m.), byleave: In the last sitting ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 13 September 2001MINISTERIAL STATEMENTComprehensive Cancer Research CentreHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier and Minister for Trade) (9.45 a.m.), byleave: Recently I had the ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 16 October 2001MOTION OF CONDOLENCEHon. W. A. M. Gunn, AM; Hon. Sir W. E. Knox, KTB, KStJHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier and Minister for Trade) (9.31 a.m.), byleave, without ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 16 October 2001CRIME AND MISCONDUCT BILLHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier and Minister for Trade) (12.32 p.m.): Imove—That the bill be now read a second time.Twelve years ago the ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 11 September 2001MINISTERIAL STATEMENTGoodwill GamesHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier and Minister for Trade) (9.45 a.m.), byleave: In relation to other matters where we have ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 11 September 2001MINISTERIAL STATEMENTIntegrity CommissionerHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier and Minister for Trade) (9.50 a.m.), byleave: On 21 August this year I announced the ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 12 September 2001MINISTERIAL STATEMENTTerrorism, United StatesHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier and Minister for Trade) (9.31 a.m.), byleave: Mr Deputy Speaker and members, today ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 13 September 2001MINISTERIAL STATEMENTCHOGMHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier and Minister for Trade) (9.34 a.m.), byleave: Another day has passed, and still we struggle to come to ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 16 October 2001OMBUDSMAN BILLHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier and Minister for Trade) (12.56 p.m.): Imove—That the bill be now read a second time.Before the 1998 election, I ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 17 October 2001MINISTERIAL STATEMENTQueensland EconomyHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier and Minister for Trade) (9.34 a.m.), byleave: Queensland, Australia and the rest of the ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 17 October 2001MINISTERIAL STATEMENTTerrorist AttacksHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier and Minister for Trade) (9.43 a.m.), byleave: It is right for the Queensland government to ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 18 October 2001MINISTERIAL STATEMENTPremier's Literary AwardsHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier and Minister for Trade) (9.38 a.m.), byleave: Last night I had the privilege of ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 18 October 2001MINISTERIAL STATEMENTSmart StateHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier and Minister for Trade) (9.43 a.m.), byleave: When first elected, my government set priorities to ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 30 October 2001MINISTERIAL STATEMENTComalco Alumina Refinery, GladstoneHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier and Minister for Trade) (9.36 a.m.), byleave: For years now—even ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 17 October 2001MINISTERIAL STATEMENTRegional ParliamentHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier and Minister for Trade) (9.46 a.m.), byleave: I am delighted to confirm that this ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 17 October 2001MINISTERIAL STATEMENTAustralian Magnesium Corporation Hon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier and Minister for Trade) (11.30 a.m.), byleave: I am aware of some criticism ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 18 October 2001MINISTERIAL STATEMENTCoal IndustryHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier and Minister for Trade) (9.32 a.m.), byleave: The announcement of a major new coal opportunity in ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 9 August 2001MINISTERIAL STATEMENTAustralian Magnesium CorporationHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier and Minister for Trade) (9.34 a.m.), byleave: Today is a great day for ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 11 September 2001MINISTERIAL STATEMENTMember for Nicklin; Ansett Airlines; Virgin AirlinesHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier and Minister for Trade) (9.37 a.m.), byleave: Before I ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 9 August 2001MINISTERIAL STATEMENTQueensland ConstitutionHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier and Minister for Trade) (9.41 a.m.), byleave: In its report dated July 2000, the Legal ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 9 August 2001MINISTERIAL STATEMENTBurdekin Catchment, Rehabilitation Project; Australian Magnesium CorporationHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier and Minister for Trade) (9.44 a.m.), ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 9 August 2001MINISTERIAL STATEMENTRegional Economic ZoneHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier and Minister for Trade) (9.38 a.m.), byleave: I have written to the Prime Minister today ...
Speech byPETER WELLINGTONMEMBER FOR NICKLINHansard 11 December 2001LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL [No. 2]Mr WELLINGTON (Nicklin—Ind) (5.58 p.m.): I rise to participate in the debate on the LocalGovernment and Other Legislation ...
Speech byPETER WELLINGTONMEMBER FOR NICKLINHansard 12 December 2001INTEGRATED PLANNING AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr WELLINGTON (Nicklin—Ind) (12.41 p.m.): I rise to speak to the Integrated Planning andOther Legislation Amendment Bill and, in doing ...
Speech byPHIL REEVESMEMBER FOR MANSFIELDHansard 3 April 2001ADDRESS IN REPLYMr REEVES (Mansfield—ALP) (4.07 p.m.): I start my contribution to the Address in Replydebate by paying my respects to the traditional owners of the land on which parliament stands ...
Speech byPHIL REEVESMEMBER FOR MANSFIELDHansard 4 April 2001DRUG STRATEGYMr REEVES (Mansfield—ALP) (6.41 p.m.): It gives me great pleasure to support the amendedmotion moved by the Attorney-General. The issue of drugs in our community is one which concerns ...
Speech byPHIL REEVESMEMBER FOR MANSFIELDHansard 21 June 2001BUDGET DEBATE 2001Mr REEVES (Mansfield—ALP) (6.55 p.m.): Madam Deputy Speaker—Mr Briskey interjected.Mr REEVES: Yes, this is my last speech as a single man. I must admit to the House that,stupidly, ...
Speech byPHIL REEVESMEMBER FOR MANSFIELDHansard 1 August 2001GAMING MACHINE AMENDMENT BILLMr REEVES (Mansfield—ALP) (11.31 a.m.): An important initiative of the Gaming MachineAmendment Bill 2001 is the establishment of the new fund to be known as the Major ...
Speech byPHIL REEVESMEMBER FOR MANSFIELDHansard 2 August 2001APPROPRIATION BILLS [ESTIMATES COMMITTEE E]Mr REEVES (Mansfield—ALP) (2.51 p.m.): Unfortunately, the minister is attending a ministerialcouncil all week, so she is unable to take part in the ...
Speech byPHIL REEVESMEMBER FOR MANSFIELDHansard 9 August 2001INTRODUCTION AGENTS BILLMr REEVES (Mansfield—ALP) (4.17 p.m.): It gives me great pleasure to support theIntroduction Agents Bill. As was the case with the bill considered by the House earlier today, ...
Speech byPHIL REEVESMEMBER FOR MANSFIELDHansard 13 September 2001KIDS HELP LINEMr REEVES (Mansfield—ALP) (10.23 a.m.): It has taken 35 years but my bad ways have finallycaught up with me. I wish to inform the House that I will be spending next Wednesday, 19 ...
Speech byPHIL REEVESMEMBER FOR MANSFIELDHansard 13 September 2001PROPERTY AGENTS AND MOTOR DEALERS AMENDMENT BILLMr REEVES (Mansfield—ALP) (3.54 p.m.): I rise to speak in support of this important bill. I, too,commend the minister for this comprehensive ...
Speech byPHIL REEVESMEMBER FOR MANSFIELDHansard 31 May 2001LIQUOR AMENDMENT BILLMr REEVES (Mansfield—ALP) (2.30 p.m.): It is a great pleasure to speak on this bill. Icongratulate the minister on introducing it. I also congratulate her on the great work that ...
Speech byPHIL REEVESMEMBER FOR MANSFIELDHansard 31 May 2001WINE INDUSTRY AMENDMENT BILLMr REEVES (Mansfield—ALP) (4.46 p.m.): It gives me great pleasure to support this bill. Icongratulate the minister on introducing the Wine Industry Amendment Bill. I must ...
Speech byPHIL REEVESMEMBER FOR MANSFIELDHansard 31 May 2001RACING AND BETTING AMENDMENT BILLMr REEVES (Mansfield—ALP) (6.31 p.m.): I congratulate the Minister for Tourism and Racingon introducing the Racing and Betting Amendment Bill to alleviate an anomaly. ...
Speech byPHIL REEVESMEMBER FOR MANSFIELDHansard 31 May 2001MANSFIELD MUSIC CLUSTERMr REEVES (Mansfield—ALP) (7.26 p.m.): Last Wednesday evening as part of EducationWeek I had the pleasure of attending the Mansfield Music Cluster at the Suncorp Piazza at ...
Speech byPHIL REEVESMEMBER FOR MANSFIELDHansard 1 May 2001SOUTH EAST BUSWAYMr REEVES (Mansfield—ALP) (10.20 a.m.): The largest single public transport project everundertaken by a state government opened for business on the weekend. The new South East ...
Speech byPHIL REEVESMEMBER FOR MANSFIELDHansard 3 May 2001TOBACCO AND OTHER SMOKING PRODUCTS [PREVENTION OF SUPPLY TO CHILDREN]AMENDMENT BILLMr REEVES (Mansfield—ALP) (6.03 p.m.): I support this bill and I look forward to its passagethrough this parliament, ...
Speech byPHIL REEVESMEMBER FOR MANSFIELDHansard 15 May 2001CENTENARY OF FEDERATION CELEBRATIONSMr REEVES (Mansfield—ALP) (9.00 p.m.): On Wednesday, 9 May, I visited seven primaryschools in my electorate to take part in their celebrations for the Centenary of ...
Speech byPETER WELLINGTONMEMBER FOR NICKLINHansard 28 November 2001MOTOR ACCIDENT INSURANCE AMENDMENT BILLMr WELLINGTON (Nicklin—Ind) (12.36 p.m.): I rise to participate in the debate on the MotorAccident Insurance Amendment Bill. I acknowledge that in his ...
Speech byPETER WELLINGTONMEMBER FOR NICKLINHansard 5 December 2001COASTAL PROTECTION AND MANAGEMENT AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr WELLINGTON (Nicklin—Ind) (12.11 p.m.): I rise to participate in the debate on the CoastalProtection and Management and ...
Speech byPETER WELLINGTONMEMBER FOR NICKLINHansard 6 December 2001GUARDIANSHIP AND ADMINISTRATION AND OTHER ACTS AMENDMENT BILLMr WELLINGTON (Nicklin—Ind) (12.42 p.m.): I rise to participate in debate on the Guardianshipand Administration and Other Acts ...
Speech byPETER WELLINGTONMEMBER FOR NICKLINHansard 6 December 2001WEAPONS AMENDMENT REGULATION [No. 1] 2001Mr WELLINGTON (Nicklin—Ind) (3.46 p.m.): In speaking to this motion I refer members to theScrutiny of Legislation Committee report, No. 20, tabled in ...
Speech byPETER WELLINGTONMEMBER FOR NICKLINHansard 6 December 2001NAMBOUR POLICE VEHICLE HOLDING YARD; NICKLIN ELECTORATEMr WELLINGTON (Nicklin—Ind) (7.05 p.m.): I rise to thank the Minister for Police, the Hon. TonyMcGrady, for his assistance in the removal ...
Speech byPHIL REEVESMEMBER FOR MANSFIELDHansard 9 August 2001CONSUMER CREDIT [QUEENSLAND] AMENDMENT BILLMr REEVES (Mansfield—ALP) (12.27 p.m.): I congratulate the minister and the department ona great piece of legislation. This department is becoming known as ...
Speech byPHIL REEVESMEMBER FOR MANSFIELDHansard 30 May 2001TRANSPORT INFRASTRUCTURE AND ANOTHER ACT AMENDMENT BILLMr REEVES (Mansfield—ALP) (9.30 p.m.): I congratulate the minister and the department notonly on this bill but on their great work. If one wants ...
Speech byPETER WELLINGTONMEMBER FOR NICKLINHansard 27 November 2001CONSTITUTION OF QUEENSLAND; PARLIAMENT OF QUEENSLAND BILLMr WELLINGTON (Nicklin—Ind) (3.24 p.m.): I rise to participate in the debate on theConstitution of Queensland and Parliament of ...
Speech bySTUART COPELANDMEMBER FOR CUNNINGHAMHansard 22 March 2001FIRST SPEECHMr COPELAND (Cunningham—NPA) (4.29 p.m.): Mr Deputy Speaker, I offer my congratulationsto both you and the Speaker on your election to your most important positions. The position of ...
Speech bySTUART COPELANDMEMBER FOR CUNNINGHAMHansard 4 April 2001DRUG STRATEGYMr COPELAND (Cunningham—NPA) (6.54 p.m.): It is a sad indictment on our modern societythat today's youth is probably the first generation who has no hope of exceeding the ...
Speech bySTUART COPELANDMEMBER FOR CUNNINGHAMHansard 3 May 2001INTELLECTUALLY DISABLED CITIZENSMr COPELAND (Cunningham—NPA) (10.25 a.m.): The issue of deinstitutionalisation of peoplewith severe intellectual disabilities has been publicly highlighted this ...
Speech bySTUART COPELANDMEMBER FOR CUNNINGHAMHansard 30 May 2001RACIAL AND RELIGIOUS OFFENCES BILLMr COPELAND (Cunningham—NPA) (11.33 p.m.): I rise to support the Racial and ReligiousOffences Bill introduced into this parliament by the member for Southern ...
Speech bySTUART COPELANDMEMBER FOR CUNNINGHAMHansard 31 May 2001HOTELS Mr COPELAND (Cunningham—NPA) (10.18 a.m.): Those of my colleagues who representregional electorates will be aware of the massive support that regional hotels commit to sporting ...
Speech bySTUART COPELANDMEMBER FOR CUNNINGHAMHansard 31 May 2001WINE INDUSTRY AMENDMENT BILLMr COPELAND (Cunningham—NPA) (5.48 p.m.): I have much pleasure in joining in this debate.Like the member for Redlands said, it could be forgotten that there are many ...
Speech bySTUART COPELANDMEMBER FOR CUNNINGHAMHansard 15 May 2001MURRAY-DARLING 2001 INITIATIVEMr COPELAND (Cunningham—NPA) (8.33 p.m.): Last week, I was very pleased to be able toattend the opening by the Minister for Natural Resources and Minister for Mines ...
Speech bySTUART COPELANDMEMBER FOR CUNNINGHAMHansard 17 May 2001CODE OF ETHICAL STANDARDS FOR MEMBERSStatement of Fundamental PrinciplesMr COPELAND (Cunningham—NPA) (12.16 p.m.): It is a great honour for me as a new memberto speak in support of this Statement ...
Speech bySTUART COPELANDMEMBER FOR CUNNINGHAMHansard 29 May 2001TRADING HOURSMr COPELAND (Cunningham—NPA) (12.17 p.m.): The current application before the IndustrialRelations Commission again brings forward the debate on trading hours and, specifically, ...
Speech bySTUART COPELANDMEMBER FOR CUNNINGHAMHansard 30 May 2001ANTI-DISCRIMINATION AMENDMENT BILLMr COPELAND (Cunningham—NPA) (4.13 p.m.): I was not listed to speak to the Anti-Discrimination Amendment Bill, but it is one I have been following with interest ...
Speech bySTEVEN RODGERSMEMBER FOR BURDEKINHansard 8 November 2001EMERGENCY SERVICES LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr RODGERS (Burdekin—ALP) (4.20 p.m.): I am pleased to rise today in support of theEmergency Services Amendment Bill before the House. Contrary to ...
Speech bySTEVEN RODGERSMEMBER FOR BURDEKINHansard 4 December 2001RACING AND BETTING AMENDMENT BILL [No. 2]Mr RODGERS (Burdekin—ALP) (3.31 p.m.): I rise in support of the Racing and BettingAmendment Bill. Firstly, I would like to remind the opposition that ...
Speech bySTEVEN RODGERSMEMBER FOR BURDEKINHansard 5 December 2001ON PLANTATION CREEKMr RODGERS (Burdekin—ALP) (7.23 p.m.): I wish to highlight an event that took place in myelectorate. Last Saturday, my daughter Samantha and I attended the launch of a book ...
Speech bySTEVEN RODGERSMEMBER FOR BURDEKINHansard 11 December 2001AGRICULTURAL AND VETERINARY CHEMICALS [QUEENSLAND] AMENDMENT BILLMr RODGERS (Burdekin—ALP) (3.01 p.m.): I rise today to speak in support of the Agriculturaland Veterinary Chemicals ...
Speech bySTUART COPELANDMEMBER FOR CUNNINGHAMHansard 31 May 2001SCHOOL MUSIC PROGRAMSMr COPELAND (Cunningham—NPA) (7.28 p.m.): I am going to disagree with the member forMansfield, because last week I had the great pleasure of attending the Toowoomba and ...
Speech bySTUART COPELANDMEMBER FOR CUNNINGHAMHansard 19 June 2001TOOWOOMBA HOSPICEMr COPELAND (Cunningham—NPA) (12.18 p.m.): As the Health Minister would be aware, theToowoomba hospice is a community-based project that is of profound importance to the people ...
Speech bySTUART COPELANDMEMBER FOR CUNNINGHAMHansard 20 June 2001CLIFTON COMMUNITY YOUTH COUNCILMr COPELAND (Cunningham—NPA) (10.28 a.m.): Young people in rural communities arefacing tough times with drug usage, unemployment and suicide rates reaching very ...
Speech bySTUART COPELANDMEMBER FOR CUNNINGHAMHansard 20 June 2001LEGACY TRUST FUND BILLMr COPELAND (Cunningham—NPA) (4.49 p.m.): It gives me great pleasure to rise and speakto this bill and advise that the opposition will be supporting it. I thank the ...
Speech bySTEVEN RODGERSMEMBER FOR BURDEKINHansard 7 August 2001CENTENARY OF FEDERATIONMr RODGERS (Burdekin—ALP) (7.01 p.m.): Tonight I wish to mention the Centenary ofFederation celebrations that were held in the Burdekin from 30 July to 5 August last week. ...
Speech bySTEVEN RODGERSMEMBER FOR BURDEKINHansard 11 September 2001BEAUTIFICATION AND REVEGETATION OF KALAMIA SCHOOLMr RODGERS (Burdekin—ALP) (6.59 p.m.): I draw the attention of the House to a project that isbeing carried out by the Kalamia State School in ...
Speech bySTEVEN RODGERSMEMBER FOR BURDEKINHansard 17 October 2001MR C. STEFANOSMr RODGERS (Burdekin—ALP) (11.09 p.m.): I draw the attention of the House to a highlyrespected member of my electorate, Christos Stefanos. Christos celebrated his 100th birthday on ...
Speech bySTEVEN RODGERSMEMBER FOR BURDEKINHansard 31 October 2001INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF THE VOLUNTEERMr RODGERS (Burdekin—ALP) (11.08 p.m.): I take this opportunity to enlighten membersabout a celebration in my electorate that will remain in the memories of ...
Speech bySTEVEN RODGERSMEMBER FOR BURDEKINHansard 21 June 2001BUDGET DEBATE 2001Mr RODGERS (Burdekin—ALP) (11.29 p.m.): I congratulate the Deputy Premier and Treasurer,Terry Mackenroth, on the budget handed down on Tuesday—a budget for all Queenslanders. ...
Speech bySTEVEN RODGERSMEMBER FOR BURDEKINHansard 31 July 2001COMMUNITY CABINET MEETING, BURDEKIN ELECTORATE Mr RODGERS (Burdekin—ALP) (6.56 p.m.): I rise to speak on a recent visit by the communitycabinet—on 15 and 16 July—to the Burdekin electorate. A ...
Speech bySTEVEN RODGERSMEMBER FOR BURDEKINHansard 2 August 2001APPROPRIATION BILLS [ESTIMATES COMMITTEE F]Mr RODGERS (Burdekin—ALP) (3.22 p.m.): I rise to speak as a member of EstimatesCommittee F appointed to examine and report on the proposed expenditure to ...
Speech bySTEVEN RODGERSMEMBER FOR BURDEKINHansard 20 June 2001CSRMr RODGERS (Burdekin—ALP) (11.27 p.m.): I was disgusted with recent actions taken by CSRmanagement to lock out workers in sugarmills in the Burdekin. On Friday, 8 June sugarmill workersrejected ...
Speech byHon. T. McGRADYMEMBER FOR MOUNT ISAHansard 7 November 2001CORRECTIVE SERVICES AMENDMENT BILL [No. 2]Hon. T. McGRADY (Mount Isa—ALP) (Minister for Police and Corrective Services and MinisterAssisting the Premier on the Carpentaria Minerals Province) ...
Speech byHon. T. McGRADYMEMBER FOR MOUNT ISAHansard 8 November 2001MINISTERIAL STATEMENTMr W. T. D'ArcyHon. T. McGRADY (Mount Isa—ALP) (Minister for Police and Corrective Services and MinisterAssisting the Premier on the Carpentaria Minerals Province) ...
Speech byHon. T. McGRADYMEMBER FOR MOUNT ISAHansard 8 November 2001PROSTITUTION AMENDMENT BILLHon. T. McGRADY (Mount Isa—ALP) (Minister for Police and Corrective Services and MinisterAssisting the Premier on the Carpentaria Minerals Province) (12.57 a.m.), ...
Speech byHon. T. McGRADYMEMBER FOR MOUNT ISAHansard 8 November 2001MINISTERIAL STATEMENTMr W. T. D'ArcyHon. T. McGRADY (Mount Isa—ALP) (Minister for Police and Corrective Services and MinisterAssisting the Premier on the Carpentaria Minerals Province) ...
Speech byTREVOR STRONGMEMBER FOR BURNETTHansard 22 March 2001FIRST SPEECHMr STRONG (Burnett—ALP) (3.20 p.m.): It is with pleasure that I second the motion moved bymy colleague the member for Broadwater for the adoption of the Address in Reply.I stand here ...
Speech byTREVOR STRONGMEMBER FOR BURNETTHansard 2 May 2001VEGETATION MANAGEMENTMr STRONG (Burnett—ALP) (6.29 p.m.): I find it surprising that the original motion should everhave come before this parliament. I will explain to members how the legislation ...
Speech byTREVOR STRONGMEMBER FOR BURNETTHansard 29 May 2001WATER INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT [BURNETT BASIN] BILLMr STRONG (Burnett—ALP) (3.44 p.m.): I rise to support the Water Infrastructure Development(Burnett Basin) Bill and inform members of the effects ...
Speech byTREVOR STRONGMEMBER FOR BURNETTHansard 29 May 2001NATURAL RESOURCES LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr STRONG (Burnett—ALP) (5.55 p.m.): The bill proposes a number of amendments to boththe Land Title Act 1994 and the Land Act 1994 which will ensure that ...
Speech byTREVOR STRONGMEMBER FOR BURNETTHansard 21 June 2001BUDGET DEBATE 2001Mr STRONG (Burnett—ALP) (9.30 p.m.): I rise to speak in support of the Beattie government'sbudget—a budget which is for the benefit of Queensland as a whole. I would like to inform ...
Speech byTREVOR STRONGMEMBER FOR BURNETTHansard 7 August 2001NEW SOUTH WALES-QUEENSLAND BORDER RIVERS AMENDMENT BILLMr STRONG (Burnett—ALP) (5.08 p.m.): In the early 1990s, governments throughout Australiarecognised that there was a need to find a smarter, ...
Speech byTREVOR STRONGMEMBER FOR BURNETTHansard 8 August 2001CHILDERS MULTICULTURAL FESTIVALMr STRONG (Burnett—ALP) (7.27 p.m.): I take this opportunity to enlighten members andQueenslanders about an event or, more precisely, a celebration of community ...
Speech byTREVOR STRONGMEMBER FOR BURNETTHansard 17 October 2001WATER RESOURCESMr STRONG (Burnett—ALP) (6.18 p.m.): I rise to second the motion moved by the minister andhope to explain a few things to my fellow members. Honourable members would be aware that ...
Speech byHon. T. McGRADYMEMBER FOR MOUNT ISAHansard 13 September 2001MINISTERIAL STATEMENTDrugs; Capricornia Correctional Centre Hon. T. McGRADY (Mount Isa—ALP) (Minister for Police and Corrective Services and MinisterAssisting the Premier on the Carpentaria ...
Speech byHon. T. McGRADYMEMBER FOR MOUNT ISAHansard 16 October 2001PROSTITUTION AMENDMENT BILLHon. T. McGRADY (Mount Isa—ALP) (Minister for Police and Corrective Services and MinisterAssisting the Premier on the Carpentaria Minerals Province) (6.47 p.m.): I ...
Speech byHon. T. McGRADYMEMBER FOR MOUNT ISAHansard 18 October 2001MINISTERIAL STATEMENTPolice ResourcesHon. T. McGRADY (Mount Isa—ALP) (Minister for Police and Corrective Services and MinisterAssisting the Premier on the Carpentaria Minerals Province) (9.58 ...
Speech byHon. T. McGRADYMEMBER FOR MOUNT ISAHansard 7 November 2001MINISTERIAL STATEMENTTactical Crime SquadsHon. T. McGRADY (Mount Isa—ALP) (Minister for Police and Corrective Services and MinisterAssisting the Premier on the Carpentaria Minerals Province) ...
Speech byHon. T. McGRADYMEMBER FOR MOUNT ISAHansard 6 December 2001MINISTERIAL STATEMENTLantern AwardsHon. T. McGRADY (Mount Isa—ALP) (Minister for Police and Corrective Services and MinisterAssisting the Premier on the Carpentaria Minerals Province) (9.50 ...
Speech byHon. T. McGRADYMEMBER FOR MOUNT ISAHansard 6 December 2001WEAPONS AMENDMENT REGULATION [No. 1] 2001Hon. T. McGRADY (Mount Isa—ALP) (Minister for Police and Corrective Services and MinisterAssisting the Premier on the Carpentaria Minerals Province) ...
Speech byHon. T. McGRADYMEMBER FOR MOUNT ISAHansard 11 December 2001MINISTERIAL STATEMENTArthur Gorrie Correctional CentreHon. T. McGRADY (Mount Isa—ALP) (Minister for Police and Corrective Services and MinisterAssisting the Premier on the Carpentaria ...
Speech byHon. T. McGRADYMEMBER FOR MOUNT ISAHansard 4 December 2001MINISTERIAL STATEMENTDepartment of Corrective Services; Ethical Standards UnitHon. T. McGRADY (Mount Isa—ALP) (Minister for Police and Corrective Services and MinisterAssisting the Premier on ...
Speech byHon. T. McGRADYMEMBER FOR MOUNT ISAHansard 5 December 2001MINISTERIAL STATEMENTPolice Resources, East TimorHon. T. McGRADY (Mount Isa—ALP) (Minister for Police and Corrective Services and MinisterAssisting the Premier on the Carpentaria Minerals ...
Speech byHon. T. McGRADYMEMBER FOR MOUNT ISAHansard 29 November 2001MINISTERIAL STATEMENTCrime StatisticsHon. T. McGRADY (Mount Isa—ALP) (Minister for Police and Corrective Services and MinisterAssisting the Premier on the Carpentaria Minerals Province) (9.57 ...
Speech byHon. T. McGRADYMEMBER FOR MOUNT ISAHansard 9 November 2001MINISTERIAL STATEMENTPolice ComputersHon. T. McGRADY (Mount Isa—ALP) (Minister for Police and Corrective Services and MinisterAssisting the Premier on the Carpentaria Minerals Province) (9.50 ...
Speech byHon. T. McGRADYMEMBER FOR MOUNT ISAHansard 12 December 2001MINISTERIAL STATEMENTMotor Vehicle TheftHon. T. McGRADY (Mount Isa—ALP) (Minister for Police and Corrective Services and MinisterAssisting the Premier on the Carpentaria Minerals Province) ...
Speech byANITA PHILLIPSMEMBER FOR THURINGOWAHansard 10 May 2002RESIDENTIAL SERVICES [ACCOMMODATION] BILLMs PHILLIPS (Thuringowa—ALP) (12.23 p.m.): I rise to support the Residential Services(Accommodation) Bill 2002. In so doing, I wish to focus on a ...
Speech byANITA PHILLIPSMEMBER FOR THURINGOWAHansard 14 May 2002STATE HOUSING AND OTHER ACTS AMENDMENT BILLMs PHILLIPS (Thuringowa—ALP) (4.21 p.m.): I rise in support of the State Housing and OtherActs Amendment Bill. In particular, I want to discuss the ...
Speech byANITA PHILLIPSMEMBER FOR THURINGOWAHansard 21 June 2002BUDGET SPEECH 2002Ms PHILLIPS (Thuringowa—ALP) (12.37 p.m.): I am proud to stand here as a member of theBeattie Labor government which has delivered this socially responsible budget. It focuses, ...
Speech byANITA PHILLIPSMEMBER FOR THURINGOWAHansard 30 July 2002INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S CONFERENCE, TOWNSVILLEMs PHILLIPS (Thuringowa—ALP) (7.16 p.m.): On 3 July 2002 over 450 women from all overAustralia and 24 countries gathered for the Townsville ...
Speech byANITA PHILLIPSMEMBER FOR THURINGOWAHansard 6 August 2002COMMUNITY RENEWAL PROGRAM, RASMUSSENMs PHILLIPS (Thuringowa—ALP) (12.03 p.m.): On Saturday, 27 July 2002 I had the greatpleasure of opening the Rasmussen renewal project house on behalf of the ...
Speech byANDREW McNAMARAMEMBER FOR HERVEY BAYHansard 3 December 2002PUBLIC HOUSING, FRASER COASTMr McNAMARA (Hervey Bay—ALP) (11.41 a.m.): I rise to place on the record my concerns atthe failure of the federal government to provide appropriate assistance and ...
Speech byANDREW McNAMARAMEMBER FOR HERVEY BAYHansard 3 December 2002EDUCATION [MISCELLANEOUS AMENDMENTS] BILLMr McNAMARA (Hervey Bay—ALP) (2.37 p.m.): It is a delight to rise to speak to the Education(Miscellaneous Amendments) Bill 2002. I will be supporting ...
Speech byANDREW McNAMARAMEMBER FOR HERVEY BAYHansard 4 December 2002PROPERTY AGENTS AND MOTOR DEALERS AMENDMENT BILLMr McNAMARA (Hervey Bay—ALP) (2.40 p.m.): I am pleased to support the minister'sintroduction of the Property Agents and Motor Dealers Amendment ...
Speech byANITA PHILLIPSMEMBER FOR THURINGOWAHansard 20 February 2002EDUCATION [QUEENSLAND STUDIES AUTHORITY] BILLMs PHILLIPS (Thuringowa—ALP) (5.05 p.m.): I am delighted to speak in support of theEducation (Queensland Studies Authority) Bill 2001. The ...
Speech byANITA PHILLIPSMEMBER FOR THURINGOWAHansard 21 February 2002SUBCONTRACTORS' CHARGES AMENDMENT BILLMs PHILLIPS (Thuringowa—ALP) (5.50 p.m.): I rise today in support of the Subcontractors'Charges Amendment Bill. I will not be very detailed, as much has ...
Speech byANDREW McNAMARAMEMBER FOR HERVEY BAYHansard 31 October 2002DRUG DIVERSION AMENDMENT BILLMr McNAMARA (Hervey Bay—ALP) (3.57 p.m.): I rise to wholeheartedly support the DrugDiversion Amendment Bill 2002. I am strongly of the view that this bill will ...
Speech byANDREW McNAMARAMEMBER FOR HERVEY BAYHansard 6 November 2002FAIR TRADING AND ANOTHER ACT AMENDMENT BILLMr McNAMARA (Hervey Bay—ALP) (6.11 p.m.): I rise to briefly speak to the Fair Trading andAnother Act Amendment Bill 2002. It is a very important ...
Speech byANDREW McNAMARAMEMBER FOR HERVEY BAYHansard 27 November 2002VOLUNTARY ASSUMPTION OF RISK BILLMr McNAMARA (Hervey Bay—ALP) (10.09 p.m.): I rise to oppose the Voluntary Assumption ofRisk Bill 2002. Like every member of this place, I am well and truly ...
Speech byANDREW McNAMARAMEMBER FOR HERVEY BAYHansard 28 November 2002DISCRIMINATION LAW AMENDMENT BILLMr McNAMARA (Hervey Bay—ALP) (9.46 p.m.): I rise to support the Discrimination LawAmendment Bill 2002. Amongst all the debate and comment around the bill ...
Speech byANITA PHILLIPSMEMBER FOR THURINGOWAHansard 8 March 2002DOMESTIC VIOLENCE LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMs PHILLIPS (Thuringowa—ALP) (11.39 a.m.): I rise to applaud the Minister for Families, JudySpence, and her department on the Domestic Violence ...
Speech byANITA PHILLIPSMEMBER FOR THURINGOWAHansard 9 April 2002CENTENARY OF FEDERATION; SHIP OF HOPEMs PHILLIPS (Thuringowa—ALP) (11.51 a.m.): Recently, I was privileged to be present at thelaunch of the Ship of Hope, a project funded by this government's ...
Speech byANITA PHILLIPSMEMBER FOR THURINGOWAHansard 18 April 2002RESIDENTIAL SERVICES [ACCREDITATION] BILLMs PHILLIPS (Thuringowa—ALP) (6.55 p.m.): I rise to applaud the minister on the introductionof the Residential Services (Accreditation) Bill 2002. Its ...
Speech byANITA PHILLIPSMEMBER FOR THURINGOWAHansard 17 September 2002ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMs PHILLIPS (Thuringowa—ALP) (5.52 p.m.): I rise to support the Environmental Protectionand Other Legislation Amendment Bill ...
Speech byANITA PHILLIPSMEMBER FOR THURINGOWAHansard 17 September 2002COMMUNITY SERVICES LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLINDIGENOUS COMMUNITIES LIQUOR LICENCES BILLMs PHILLIPS (Thuringowa—ALP) (11.04 p.m.): I rise to congratulate the minister and herdepartment for ...
Speech byANITA PHILLIPSMEMBER FOR THURINGOWAHansard 18 September 2002TRANSPORT LEGISLATION AMENDMENT REGULATION [No. 3] 2002Ms PHILLIPS (Thuringowa—ALP) (2.56 p.m.): I would like to specifically address the House onthe issue of vehicle inspection fees that ...
Speech byANITA PHILLIPSMEMBER FOR THURINGOWAHansard 3 September 2002THURINGOWA ELECTORATEMs PHILLIPS (Thuringowa—ALP) (11.48 a.m.): I could not be more thrilled that myparliamentary colleagues are finally discovering this part of north Queensland. While it ...
Speech byANITA PHILLIPSMEMBER FOR THURINGOWAHansard 5 September 2002GAMBLING LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMs PHILLIPS (Thuringowa—ALP) (2.49 p.m.): I rise in support of the Gambling LegislationAmendment Bill 2002. This bill articulates the government's strong ...
Speech byANITA PHILLIPSMEMBER FOR THURINGOWAHansard 6 August 2002PARLIAMENTARY SERVICE AMENDMENT BILLMs PHILLIPS (Thuringowa—ALP) (3.07 p.m.): It is with great pleasure that I rise to speak insupport of the Parliamentary Service Amendment Bill 2002. I first ...
Speech byANITA PHILLIPSMEMBER FOR THURINGOWAHansard 9 May 2002WORLD WAR I ARTILLERYMs PHILLIPS (Thuringowa—ALP) (11.56 a.m.): I wish to tell members in this House about atreasure hunt that has been undertaken over the past 12 months by some remarkable people ...
Speech byANITA PHILLIPSMEMBER FOR THURINGOWAHansard 5 September 2002MRS A. CLACYMs PHILLIPS (Thuringowa—ALP) (7.22 p.m.): There have been many people in the LaborParty who have become household names due to their strength of character and larger than ...
Speech byBONNY BARRYMEMBER FOR ASPLEYHansard 20 February 2002EDUCATION [QUEENSLAND STUDIES AUTHORITY] BILLMs BARRY (Aspley—ALP) (12.41 p.m.): I rise to support the Education (Queensland StudiesAuthority) Bill. Schools in the electorate of Aspley are amongst ...
Speech byBONNY BARRYMEMBER FOR ASPLEYHansard 6 March 2002TRADING [ALLOWABLE HOURS] AMENDMENT BILLMs BARRY (Aspley—ALP) (9.06 p.m.): I rise to support the Trading (Allowable Hours)Amendment Bill 2002. In my speech I hope to answer some of the criticisms of the ...
Speech byBONNY BARRYMEMBER FOR ASPLEYHansard 19 June 2002NEEDLE AND SYRINGE AVAILABILITY PROGRAMMs BARRY (Aspley—ALP) (6.30 p.m.): I rise to support the amendment moved by the Ministerfor Health. Clearly, anyone who has seen needles lying around in public ...
Speech byBONNY BARRYMEMBER FOR ASPLEYHansard 19 June 2002PINE RIVERS STATE HIGH SCHOOLMs BARRY (Aspley—ALP) (1.51 a.m.): Pine Rivers State High School entered a newtechnological era recently with the opening of its $1.8 million multimedia centre. I ...
Speech byBONNY BARRYMEMBER FOR ASPLEYHansard 20 June 2002BUDGET SPEECH 2002Ms BARRY (Aspley—ALP) (4.13 p.m.): I rise to support the appropriation bills. Local Aspley andPine Rivers residents will share in the benefits of the Beattie Labor government's fifth ...
Speech byBONNY BARRYMEMBER FOR ASPLEYHansard 3 September 2002HISTORY OF AUSTRALIAN WORKING WOMEN'S PROJECTMs BARRY (Aspley—ALP) (7.24 p.m.): It is always difficult to follow the member for Logan,but—I will sing you a song of the Unsung heroes The mothers, the ...
Speech byBONNY BARRYMEMBER FOR ASPLEYHansard 22 October 2002ARCHITECTS BILL; PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS BILLMs BARRY (Aspley—ALP) (3.22 p.m.): I always feel humbled to speak after the member forBulimba has spoken, because he has such expertise in housing. ...
Speech byBONNY BARRYMEMBER FOR ASPLEYHansard 23 October 20021,000 FOOTPRINTS WALKMs BARRY (Aspley—ALP) (10.24 a.m.): On 13 October, on behalf of the Health Minister Iattended a remarkable event—the 1,000 Footprints Walk celebrating the milestone of 1,000 ...
Speech byBONNY BARRYMEMBER FOR ASPLEYHansard 23 October 2002CHILD CARE BILLMs BARRY (Aspley—ALP) (12.51 p.m.): I rise to support the Child Care Bill 2002. The choice aparent or guardian makes in relation to who will look after their children when they go to ...
Speech byBONNY BARRYMEMBER FOR ASPLEYHansard 14 May 2002ASPLEY LIONS INTERNATIONALMs BARRY (Aspley—ALP) (7.23 p.m.): The electorate of Aspley in the heart of Brisbane's northis a community that is small in size, but within that compact but vibrant community ...
Speech byBONNY BARRYMEMBER FOR ASPLEYHansard 16 May 2002TOBACCO LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMs BARRY (Aspley—ALP) (12.12 p.m.): I rise to support the Tobacco Legislation AmendmentBill 2002. In doing so, I reaffirm my pride in being part of a government that ...
Speech byBONNY BARRYMEMBER FOR ASPLEYHansard 19 June 2002PERSONAL INJURIES PROCEEDINGS BILLMs BARRY (Aspley—ALP) (3.25 p.m.): I rise to support the Personal Injuries Proceedings Bill2002. I acknowledge in the public gallery my family and my Aunt Norma Baker ...
Speech byBONNY BARRYMEMBER FOR ASPLEYHansard 31 October 2002DRUG DIVERSION AMENDMENT BILLMs BARRY (Aspley—ALP) (12.07 p.m.): I rise to support the Drug Diversion Amendment Bill2002. The bill is part of the Beattie Labor government's integrated, proactive and, ...
Speech byBONNY BARRYMEMBER FOR ASPLEYHansard 6 November 2002AUSTRALIA POSTMs BARRY (Aspley—ALP) (12.23 p.m.): The saying 'never give up and never give in' was in myview tailor made for the efforts and feelings of the people of Strathpine who are seeking to ...
Speech byBONNY BARRYMEMBER FOR ASPLEYHansard 3 December 2002ASPLEY SCOUTS 40TH ANNIVERSARYMs BARRY (Aspley—ALP) (11.53 p.m.): I rise to inform the House of the recent celebration byAspley Scouts of its 40th birthday—a proud 40 years of providing the youth of ...
Speech byBONNY BARRYMEMBER FOR ASPLEYHansard 16 April 2002AGED CARE NURSESMs BARRY (Aspley—ALP) (7.16 p.m.): For honourable members and indeed for most of thecommunity it is hard to imagine what it must be like to work as an aged care nurse. To go to work ...
Speech byBONNY BARRYMEMBER FOR ASPLEYHansard 17 April 2002PUBLIC RECORDS BILLMs BARRY (Aspley—ALP) (3.02 p.m.): I am pleased to rise to support the Public Records Bill2001. In speaking to the bill this afternoon, I want to particularly talk about how the ...
Speech byBONNY BARRYMEMBER FOR ASPLEYHansard 8 May 2002SCRUTINY OF LEGISLATION COMMITTEEMs BARRY (Aspley—ALP) (6.25 p.m.): I rise to support the amendment moved by the Leaderof the House and seconded by the member for Mulgrave. In doing so, I advise the House ...
Speech byBONNY BARRYMEMBER FOR ASPLEYHansard 19 February 2002ASPLEY ELECTORATEMs BARRY (Aspley—ALP) (7.05 p.m.): In the electorate of Aspley I am working hard andgetting results. It has been 12 months since my election to the state seat of Aspley and the ...
Speech byBONNY BARRYMEMBER FOR ASPLEYHansard 29 October 2002ORANA YOUTH SHELTERMs BARRY (Aspley—ALP) (5.52 p.m.): In my other life—or, should I say, my real life—I am themother of four children aged 11 to 17 years who live in Strathpine. Like many members ...
Speech byCATE MOLLOYMEMBER FOR NOOSAHansard 27 November 2002ENVIRONMENTAL LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMs MOLLOY (Noosa—ALP) (11.58 a.m.): The Environmental Legislation Amendment Bill 2002amends a number of pieces of legislation under the portfolio ...
Speech byCHRIS CUMMINSMEMBER FOR KAWANAHansard 20 February 2002EDUCATION [QUEENSLAND STUDIES AUTHORITY] BILLMr CUMMINS (Kawana—ALP) (3.58 p.m.): It gives me great pleasure to rise in strong supportof the Education (Queensland Studies Authority) Bill. One of ...
Speech byCHRIS CUMMINSMEMBER FOR KAWANAHansard 20 February 2002LOCAL GOVERNMENT AMENDMENT BILLMr CUMMINS (Kawana—ALP) (10.41 p.m.): I realised at the nine-minute mark of the previousmember's contribution that not much was being said. He did not make much ...
Speech byCHRIS CUMMINSMEMBER FOR KAWANAHansard 17 April 2002PRIVATE EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES AND OTHER ACTS AMENDMENT BILLMr CUMMINS (Kawana—ALP) (11.30 a.m.): It is with great pleasure that I rise to speak to thePrivate Employment Agencies and Other Acts ...
Speech byCHRIS CUMMINSMEMBER FOR KAWANAHansard 17 April 2002PUBLIC RECORDS BILLMr CUMMINS (Kawana—ALP) (4.08 p.m.): I rise to speak to the Public Records Bill. This billrepresents our government's recognition of and commitment to sound corporate governance ...
Speech byCHRIS CUMMINSMEMBER FOR KAWANAHansard 17 April 2002ELECTORAL [FRAUDULENT ACTIONS] AMENDMENT BILLMr CUMMINS (Kawana—ALP) (10.12 p.m.): I think it was C. C. Colton who said, 'We owealmost all our knowledge not to those who have agreed but to those who ...
Speech byCHRIS CUMMINSMEMBER FOR KAWANAHansard 18 April 2002TOURISM, RACING AND FAIR TRADING [MISCELLANEOUS] BILLMr CUMMINS (Kawana—ALP) (2.59 p.m.): It was Peter C. Friis who said, 'It is often the poorwho are the most lucrative credit risk.' Somewhat sadly, ...
Speech byCHRIS CUMMINSMEMBER FOR KAWANAHansard 14 May 2002STATE HOUSING AND OTHER ACTS AMENDMENT BILLMr CUMMINS (Kawana—ALP) (4.48 p.m.): I rise to speak to the State Housing and Other ActsAmendment Bill. Mr Deputy Speaker McNamara, while I cannot quote ...
Speech byCHRIS CUMMINSMEMBER FOR KAWANAHansard 15 May 2002ADOPTION OF CHILDREN AMENDMENT BILLMr CUMMINS (Kawana—ALP) (12.30 p.m.): The minister has stated that one of the primaryresponsibilities of any government is to promote and protect the interests of ...
Speech byCHRIS CUMMINSMEMBER FOR KAWANAHansard 16 May 2002TOBACCO LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr CUMMINS (Kawana—ALP) (2.30 p.m.): I believe it was Max Beerbohm who said: no finework can be done without concentration and self-sacrifice and toil and doubt. The ...
Speech byCHRIS CUMMINSMEMBER FOR KAWANAHansard 6 March 2002TRADING [ALLOWABLE HOURS] AMENDMENT BILLMr CUMMINS (Kawana—ALP) (9.20 p.m.): I rise today to speak on the Trading (AllowableHours) Amendment Bill, and I take this opportunity to advise the minister, ...
Speech byCHRIS CUMMINSMEMBER FOR KAWANAHansard 7 March 2002TRANSPORT OPERATIONS [ROAD USE MANAGEMENT] AMENDMENT BILLMr CUMMINS (Kawana—ALP) (12.22 p.m.): I rise in support of the Transport Operations (RoadUse Management) Amendment Bill. It maintains ...
Speech byCHRIS CUMMINSMEMBER FOR KAWANAHansard 8 March 2002CASINO AGREEMENTS LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr CUMMINS (Kawana—ALP) (10.43 a.m.): I rise in support of the Casino AgreementsLegislation Amendment Bill. The passing of the Casino Agreements Legislation ...
Speech byCHRIS CUMMINSMEMBER FOR KAWANAHansard 8 March 2002DOMESTIC VIOLENCE LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr CUMMINS (Kawana—ALP) (12.22 p.m.): I rise in support of the Domestic ViolenceLegislation Amendment Bill. I have no doubt that all members of this House ...
Speech byCHRIS CUMMINSMEMBER FOR KAWANAHansard 9 April 2002ENERGEX COMMUNITY RESCUE SERVICE Mr CUMMINS (Kawana—ALP) (12.19 p.m.): Today I rise to bring to the attention of the Housethe great work done by an exceptional community group and also a well-known ...
Speech byCHRIS CUMMINSMEMBER FOR KAWANAHansard 18 April 2002CONSUMER CREDIT [QUEENSLAND] AMENDMENT BILLMr CUMMINS (Kawana—ALP) (4.58 p.m.): I rise to support the Consumer Credit (Queensland)Amendment Bill 2002. As we should realise, the object of this bill is ...
Speech byCHRIS CUMMINSMEMBER FOR KAWANAHansard 8 May 2002TRANSPORT LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr CUMMINS (Kawana—ALP) (3.58 p.m.): I rise to speak to the Transport LegislationAmendment Bill. As I follow my good friend the member for Bulimba I will mention that ...
Speech byCHRIS CUMMINSMEMBER FOR KAWANAHansard 9 May 2002LOCAL AUTHORITIESMr CUMMINS (Kawana—ALP) (11.45 a.m.): The Beattie Labor government has a policy that Istrongly support that we will not—and I repeat 'not'—force any local governments into ...
Speech byCHRIS CUMMINSMEMBER FOR KAWANAHansard 9 May 2002BRISBANE MARKETS BILLMr CUMMINS (Kawana—ALP) (3.42 p.m.): It is indeed a rare gift some members possess toput an insomniac to sleep. We should realise that the registered owner of the site, the Brisbane ...
Speech byCHRIS CUMMINSMEMBER FOR KAWANAHansard 9 April 2002LAND PROTECTION [PEST AND STOCK ROUTE MANAGEMENT] BILLMr CUMMINS (Kawana—ALP) (6.43 p.m.): I rise to speak on the Land Protection (Pest andStock Route Management) Bill and I start by acknowledging ...
Speech byCHRIS CUMMINSMEMBER FOR KAWANAHansard 11 April 2002BUILDING AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr CUMMINS (Kawana—ALP) (11.58 a.m.): I am pleased to speak to the Building and OtherLegislation Amendment Bill. As a result of the Childers backpacker ...
Speech byCHRIS CUMMINSMEMBER FOR KAWANAHansard 16 April 2002DEVELOPMENT, KAWANAMr CUMMINS (Kawana—ALP) (11.55 a.m.): It was my privilege to host the Queensland Premierlast Friday, 12 April when he visited my electorate of Kawana on God's own Sunshine Coast. I ...
Speech byCHRIS CUMMINSMEMBER FOR KAWANAHansard 9 May 2002REVENUE AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr CUMMINS (Kawana—ALP) (6.14 p.m.): I rise in support of the Revenue and OtherLegislation Amendment Bill 2002. It has been said earlier that many people on ...
Speech byCHRIS CUMMINSMEMBER FOR KAWANAHansard 10 May 2002RESIDENTIAL SERVICES [ACCREDITATION] BILLMr CUMMINS (Kawana—ALP) (10.33 a.m.): I rise to speak on the Residential Services(Accreditation) Bill 2002. I congratulate the minister for introducing this ...
Speech byCHRIS CUMMINSMEMBER FOR KAWANAHansard 10 May 2002RESIDENTIAL SERVICES [ACCOMMODATION] BILLMr CUMMINS (Kawana—ALP) (12.32 p.m.): I rise to speak on the Residential Services(Accommodation) Bill 2002, which will work in unison and complement the ...
Speech byCATE MOLLOYMEMBER FOR NOOSAHansard 6 November 2002EMERGENCY SERVICES LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLSecond ReadingResumed from 31 October (see p. 4392).Ms MOLLOY (Noosa—ALP) (12.45 p.m.): I rise in support of the Emergency ServicesLegislation Amendment ...
Speech byCATE MOLLOYMEMBER FOR NOOSAHansard 26 November 2002TRANSPORT LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL [No. 2]Ms MOLLOY (Noosa—ALP) (10.28 p.m.): I rise in the House this evening in support of this bill.As has been indicated by the diligent and energetic members ...
Speech byCATE MOLLOYMEMBER FOR NOOSAHansard 26 November 2002MR R. MARX; MR L. TOWSKMs MOLLOY (Noosa—ALP) (11.51 p.m.): Earlier this year I had the honour of opening an artexhibition of the work of Ray Marx at Cafe Paradiso in Noosa Junction. Ray and Robyn ...
Speech byCHRIS CUMMINSMEMBER FOR KAWANAHansard 21 February 2002SUBCONTRACTORS' CHARGES AMENDMENT BILLMr CUMMINS (Kawana—ALP) (4.24 p.m.): I rise in support of the Subcontractors' ChargesAmendment Bill 2001. I believe that this bill enhances the Better ...
Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 8 August 2001STANDING RULES AND ORDERSMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (12.52 p.m.): A number ofthe items that I was going to raise have been canvassed already by a number of ...
Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 8 August 2001MINISTER FOR POLICE AND CORRECTIVE SERVICESMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (6.00 p.m.) I move—That this parliament calls on the Premier to bring forward his planned ...
Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 9 August 2001AUSTRALIAN MAGNESIUM CORPORATIONMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (10.27 a.m.): On behalf ofthe opposition today I speak in support of the efforts by the state and ...
Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 11 September 2001VISIT TO CHINCHILLA/CONDAMINE, BORDER DISTRICTS AND BURDEKINMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (11.30 a.m.): I take thisopportunity, on behalf of the opposition, to ...
Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 12 September 2001TERRORISM, UNITED STATESMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (9.38 a.m.): Mr DeputySpeaker, Premier and my fellow parliamentarians, I endorse the comments made by the ...
Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 13 September 2001TERRORISM, UNITED STATES; CHOGMMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (10.21 a.m.): Yesterday wesaw that tragic event and I think we are still reeling a little bit from ...
Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 13 September 2001GAMING MACHINE AMENDMENT REGULATION (No. 1) 2001Disallowance of Statutory InstrumentMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (11.56 a.m.): I move—That the Gaming Machine ...
Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 13 September 2001PROPERTY AGENTS AND MOTOR DEALERS AMENDMENT BILLMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (3.01 p.m.): I am pleased tojoin this debate because the real estate industry is a ...
Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 16 October 2001MOTION OF CONDOLENCEHon. W. A. M. Gunn, AM; Hon. Sir W. E. Knox, KTB, KStJMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (9.46 a.m.): I join with thePremier in seconding this ...
Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 16 October 2001FREEDOM OF INFORMATIONMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (11.30 a.m.): Today I want tospeak about the way in which Queensland is becoming a secret, arrogant state. The ...
Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 16 October 2001PRIMARY INDUSTRIES LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (4.30 p.m.): This PrimaryIndustries Legislation Amendment Bill is an omnibus bill that ...
Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 17 October 2001PUBLIC LIABILITY INSURANCEMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (10.18 a.m.): One of thegreatest threats at present to the social fabric of our society is the escalating ...
Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 17 October 2001ANIMAL CARE AND PROTECTION BILLMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (2.47 p.m.): Today I rise tospeak in debate on the Animal Care and Protection Bill because it is an ...
Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 17 October 2001DRUGS MISUSE (AMPHETAMINE OFFENCES) AMENDMENT BILLMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (10.10 p.m.): The DrugsMisuse (Amphetamine Offences) Amendment Bill is one small ...
Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 18 October 2001WORKCOVER QUEENSLAND AMENDMENT BILLMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (4.10 p.m.): This is a veryimportant bill. We on this side of the House believe in looking after ...
Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 30 October 2001NUMBERPLATESMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (10.23 a.m.): Today we sawa monumental backflip of Beazley-like proportions when the Premier came in here, obviously ...
Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 30 October 2001PUBLIC LIABILITY INSURANCE PREMIUMSMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (11.30 a.m.): Today, I wantto speak once again about the very important matter of insurance and ...
Speech byMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard 9 August 2001CONSUMER CREDIT [QUEENSLAND] AMENDMENT BILLMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—Ind) (12.18 p.m.): Together with other members, I rise tosupport the Consumer Credit (Queensland) Amendment Bill and ...
Speech byMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard 11 September 2001EDUCATION [ACCREDITATION OF NON-STATE SCHOOLS] BILLMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—Ind) (3.56 p.m.): In rising to speak to the Education(Accreditation of Non-State Schools) Bill, I pass on ...
Speech byMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard 13 September 2001PROPERTY AGENTS AND MOTOR DEALERS AMENDMENT BILLMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—Ind) (4.21 p.m.): I rise to support this bill and tocongratulate the minister on the legislation. In common ...
Speech byMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard 13 September 2001VALUERS REGISTRATION AMENDMENT BILLMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—Ind) (6.45 p.m.): In rising to speak to this bill, I would haveto say that the only concerns that I have had expressed to ...
Speech byMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard 16 October 2001PRIMARY INDUSTRIES LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—Ind) (4.58 p.m.): In rising to speak to this bill, I pass on myappreciation to the minister for making his ...
Speech byMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard 16 October 2001RETRACTABLE NEEDLESMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—Ind) (6.58 p.m.): I have spoken previously about the needto introduce retractable syringes into high-risk areas, starting with the syringes ...
Speech byMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard 17 October 2001GLADSTONE HOSPITALMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—Ind) (10.23 a.m.): Concerns regarding the public healthsystem in Queensland continue to grow. Constituents in my electorate are concerned at ...
Speech byMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard 17 October 2001ANIMAL CARE AND PROTECTION BILLMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—Ind) (3.41 p.m.): In rising to speak to this bill I also pass onmy appreciation to the minister for the opportunity to be ...
Speech byMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard 17 October 2001ELECTORAL [TRAVELLERS' ADVANCE VOTES] AMENDMENT BILLMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—Ind) (9.05 p.m.): I speak to the Electoral (Travellers'Advance Votes) Amendment Bill as one who initially ...
Speech byMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard 18 October 2001WORKCOVER QUEENSLAND AMENDMENT BILLMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—Ind) (2.56 p.m.): I rise to speak to this bill and, in doing so,I commend the minister for it. From my experience, and it is ...
Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 31 October 2001FREEDOM OF INFORMATION AMENDMENT BILLMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (5.30 p.m.): Today we enterone of the dark hours of this parliament as we debate the ...
Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 31 October 2001FREEDOM OF INFORMATION; SECRET STATEMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (5.58 p.m.): I move—That this parliament condemns the Beattie government for making Queensland ...
Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 1 November 2001PUBLIC HOSPITAL FACILITIESMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (10.15 a.m.): One of the firstpriorities of any government is to look after the people who are under our ...
Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 1 November 2001DUTIES BILLMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (5.39 p.m.): The Duties Billbefore the House is a very substantial and complex bill. The object of the bill is to replace ...
Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 7 November 2001BEATTIE GOVERNMENTMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (10.22 a.m.): The dangerousmajority that the Labor government has in Queensland is breeding unparalleled ...
Speech byHon. MERRI ROSEMEMBER FOR CURRUMBINHansard 28 November 2001MINISTERIAL STATEMENTCruise Shipping PlanHon. M. ROSE (Currumbin—ALP) (Minister for Tourism and Racing and Minister for Fair Trading)(10.03 a.m.), by leave: Cabinet this week endorsed the ...
Speech byHon. MERRI ROSEMEMBER FOR CURRUMBINHansard 4 December 2001MINISTERIAL STATEMENTTourism IndustryHon. M. ROSE (Currumbin—ALP) (Minister for Tourism and Racing and Minister for Fair Trading)(10.04 a.m.), by leave: Queensland will host three of the most ...
Speech byHon. MERRI ROSEMEMBER FOR CURRUMBINHansard 4 December 2001RACING AND BETTING AMENDMENT BILL [No. 2]Hon. M. ROSE (Currumbin—ALP) (Minister for Tourism and Racing and Minister for Fair Trading)(4.10 p.m.), in reply: I would like to sincerely thank all ...
Speech byHon. MERRI ROSEMEMBER FOR CURRUMBINHansard 11 December 2001LAND SALES AMENDMENT BILLHon. M. ROSE (Currumbin—ALP) (Minister for Tourism and Racing and Minister for Fair Trading)(9.33 p.m.), in reply: I thank all members for their contributions and I ...
Speech byHon. MERRI ROSEMEMBER FOR CURRUMBINHansard 13 December 2001MINISTERIAL STATEMENTRacing IndustryHon. M. ROSE (Currumbin—ALP) (Minister for Tourism and Racing and Minister for Fair Trading)(10.12 a.m.): Last week I put through the parliament changes to ...
Speech byMichael CHOIMEMBER FOR CAPALABAHansard 5 April 2001FIRST SPEECHMr CHOI (Capalaba—ALP) (11.38 a.m.): It is indeed an honour for me to stand here today asan elected member of the parliament of Queensland. I acknowledge the indigenous Australians ...
Speech byMichael CHOIMEMBER FOR CAPALABAHansard 1 May 2001COUNCILLOR EDDIE SANTAGIULIANAMr CHOI (Capalaba—ALP) (12.20 p.m.): I rise today to pay tribute to the late Councillor EddieSantagiuliana, the Mayor of Redland Shire Council who, sadly, passed away ...
Speech byMichael CHOIMEMBER FOR CAPALABAHansard 31 May 2001MOTOR VEHICLES SECURITIES AND OTHER ACTS AMENDMENT BILLMr CHOI (Capalaba—ALP) (12.01 p.m.): I also rise in support of the Motor Vehicles Securitiesand Other Acts Amendment Bill 2001 and to commend ...
Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 30 October 2001CRIME AND MISCONDUCT BILLMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (12.46 p.m.): The Crime andMisconduct Bill has been rushed into the parliament. I understand it will be ...
Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 31 October 2001AGED CAREMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (10.17 am): The Beattiegovernment is not only secretive and arrogant, but it is also heartless. The secret police of the ...
Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 1 August 2001NATIONAL PARKSMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (6.49 p.m.): I join in thisdebate because I think it is a very important debate, particularly for recreational users in ...
Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 2 August 2001VEHICLE PURSUITS BY POLICEMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (10.23 a.m.): We have finallygot to private members' statements, which give this side of the House a go. ...
Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 2 August 2001APPROPRIATION BILLS [ESTIMATES COMMITTEE E]Mr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (2.35 p.m.): Although I wasnot a member of this committee, I join in the debate—along with ...
Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 7 August 2001BEATTIE LABOR GOVERNMENTMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (10.13 a.m.): The hallmark ofthe Beattie Labor government continues to be the arrogance, the incompetence and ...
Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 7 August 2001BEATTIE LABOR GOVERNMENTMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (11.31 a.m.): It is time theBeattie Labor government was held accountable for its appalling record of ...
Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 7 August 2001GAS AMENDMENT BILLMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (2.30 p.m.): The oppositionwill be supporting this bill. Basically, this bill provides for changes to the ...
Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 7 August 2001DALRYMPLE BAY COAL TERMINAL (LONG-TERM LEASE) BILLMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (2.55 p.m.): The DalrympleBay Coal Terminal (Long-term Lease) Bill addresses a ...
Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 31 May 2001ETHANOLMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (10.10 a.m.): In light of thefact that Queensland continues to run last in the unemployment stakes, the National Party would like ...
Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 19 June 2001ELECTORAL FRAUDMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (10.18 a.m.): The NationalParty welcomes the planned crackdown on electoral fraud that is occurring through the ...
Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 19 June 2001BUNDABERG, CHILDERS AND MARYBOROUGH DISTRICTSMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (11.30 a.m.): Last week I hadthe opportunity to visit the Bundaberg, Childers and ...
Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 20 June 2001STATE DEVELOPMENT AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (2.41 p.m.): I rise to joindebate on the State Development and Other Legislation ...
Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 20 June 2001ELECTRICITY AMENDMENT BILLMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (4.05 p.m.): The reason forthe Electricity Amendment Bill is to ensure that there is a legislative basis for ...
Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 20 June 2001LANG PARKMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (5.54 p.m.): I move—That this parliament notes the Minister for State Development's conflict of interest as a member of state ...
Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 20 June 2001PROSTITUTION AMENDMENT BILLMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (10.37 p.m.), in reply: I thankeverybody who has joined in this debate tonight. There have been some good, ...
Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 8 August 2001LANG PARKMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (10.19 a.m.): Today we seereports that the state government has agreed to honour conditions relating to the Brisbane City ...
Speech byPHIL REEVESMEMBER FOR MANSFIELDHansard 27 November 2001TRANSPORT LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr REEVES (Mansfield—ALP) (5.34 p.m.): It might surprise members of the parliament, but Ibelieve that the most important part of this bill concerns the ...
Speech byPHIL REEVESMEMBER FOR MANSFIELDHansard 29 November 2001INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS AMENDMENT BILLMr REEVES (Mansfield—ALP) (4.43 p.m.): This bill delivers on a key election commitment ofthis government to improve pay equity for Queensland women workers and ...
Speech byPHIL REEVESMEMBER FOR MANSFIELDHansard 4 December 2001RACING AND BETTING AMENDMENT BILL [No. 2]Mr REEVES (Mansfield—ALP) (3.52 p.m.): It is a great pleasure to speak on this bill. We haveheard from many honourable members that the racing industry is ...
Speech byHon. RAY HOLLISMEMBER FOR REDCLIFFEHansard 13 December 2001VALEDICTORYMr SPEAKER: Honourable members, at the end of the first year of the 50th QueenslandParliament I thank all members for their support and efforts during 2001 and reiterate my ...
Speech byRAY HOPPERMEMBER FOR DARLING DOWNSHansard 4 April 2001FIRST SPEECHMr HOPPER (Darling Downs—Ind) (11.31 a.m.): Mr Speaker, it is indeed an honour and aprivilege to stand here today as the elected member for Darling Downs. I sincerely thank ...
Speech byRAY HOPPERMEMBER FOR DARLING DOWNSHansard 5 April 2001DAIRY INDUSTRYMr HOPPER (Darling Downs—Ind) (10.21 a.m.): Pat, if you were a horse I wouldn't get on you.I wish to speak about the DPI staff, especially those who work in the dairy industry. ...
Speech byRACHEL NOLANMEMBER FOR IPSWICHHansard 17 May 2001NORTH IPSWICH RAILWAY WORKSHOPS; RIVERLINKMs NOLAN (Ipswich—ALP) (11.41 p.m.): The Beattie Labor government has shown real faith inIpswich by setting the wheels in motion for a comprehensive ...
Speech byRACHEL NOLANMEMBER FOR IPSWICHHansard 21 June 2001BUDGET DEBATE 2001Ms NOLAN (Ipswich—ALP) (10.37 p.m.): This is a good budget for Queensland and a verygood budget for Ipswich. For many years Ipswich was neglected. The thinking was that it was ...
Speech byRACHEL NOLANMEMBER FOR IPSWICHHansard 21 June 2001UNIVERSITY OF QUEENSLAND, IPSWICH CAMPUSMs NOLAN (Ipswich—ALP) (12.13 a.m.): Anyone who has ever dealt with bureaucracy as anordinary client will know that it almost seems designed to kill you. Once, ...
Speech byRACHEL NOLANMEMBER FOR IPSWICHHansard 31 July 2001GAMING MACHINE AMENDMENT BILLMs NOLAN (Ipswich—ALP) (6.10 p.m.): I rise to speak in support of the Treasurer'samendments to the Gaming Machine Act. There are two major aspects of the bill. The first ...
Speech byRACHEL NOLANMEMBER FOR IPSWICHHansard 1 August 2001NATIONAL PARKSMs NOLAN (Ipswich—ALP) (6.36 p.m.): I speak in support of the amended motion and I do sofrom a perspective that covers the whole spectrum of the debate. I grew up riding horses and ...
Speech byRACHEL NOLANMEMBER FOR IPSWICHHansard 4 December 2001UNIVERSITY OF QUEENSLAND, IPSWICH CAMPUSMs NOLAN (Ipswich—ALP) (7.10 p.m.): Last Friday the first students of the University ofQueensland Ipswich campus graduated. Ipswich has held hopes of having ...
Speech byRACHEL NOLANMEMBER FOR IPSWICHHansard 6 December 2001PENALTIES AND SENTENCES [NON-CONTACT ORDERS] AMENDMENT BILLMs NOLAN (Ipswich—ALP) (11.43 a.m.): I rise to speak specifically in support of the Penaltiesand Sentences (Non-contact Orders) Amendment ...
Speech byRACHEL NOLANMEMBER FOR IPSWICHHansard 12 December 2001LEAD ON PROGRAMMs NOLAN (Ipswich—ALP) (7.10 p.m.): The Lead On program, which will be launched inIpswich next month, is the most positive development for young people in Ipswich for years. Lead ...
Speech byRACHEL NOLANMEMBER FOR IPSWICHHansard 13 December 2001NATIONAL TRUST OF QUEENSLAND AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMs NOLAN (Ipswich—ALP) (11.40 a.m.): I rise to speak in support of the National Trust ofQueensland and Other Legislation Amendment ...
Speech byRACHEL NOLANMEMBER FOR IPSWICHHansard 13 December 2001PEST MANAGEMENT BILLMs NOLAN (Ipswich—ALP) (12.51 p.m.): I rise to speak in support of the Pest Management Bill.The Beattie government understands the importance of the housing industry to ...
Speech byHon. RAY HOLLISMEMBER FOR REDCLIFFEHansard 20 March 2001ELECTION OF SPEAKERMr SPEAKER: Honourable members, it is the highest privilege amongst parliamentarians to bethe Speaker. It is, indeed, a great honour to be elected by my colleagues to continue ...
Speech byHon. RAY HOLLISMEMBER FOR REDCLIFFEHansard 1 August 2001APPROPRIATION BILLS—ESTIMATES COMMITTEE AMr SPEAKER (2.56 p.m.): May I say thank you to all members of the committee for their, in themain, very kind words about the running of this parliament ...
Speech byRACHEL NOLANMEMBER FOR IPSWICHHansard 4 April 2001FIRST SPEECHMs NOLAN (Ipswich—ALP) (12.26 p.m.): I rise today to speak in support of the Governor'sstatement of the Beattie government's second term agenda and to make clear both who I am andwhat ...
Speech byRACHEL NOLANMEMBER FOR IPSWICHHansard 13 September 2001PROPERTY AGENTS AND MOTOR DEALERS AMENDMENT BILLMs NOLAN (Ipswich—ALP) (5.00 p.m.): I support the Property Agents and Motor DealersAmendment Bill because it provides meaningful protection to ...
Speech byRACHEL NOLANMEMBER FOR IPSWICHHansard 17 October 2001IPSWICH MOTORWAYMs NOLAN (Ipswich—ALP) (11.04 p.m.): Today there were delays for hours on the IpswichMotorway after a truck rolled, spilling its load across the centre barrier and blocking two of ...
Speech byRACHEL NOLANMEMBER FOR IPSWICHHansard 31 October 2001FREEDOM OF INFORMATION AMENDMENT BILLMs NOLAN (Ipswich—ALP) (5.24 p.m.): I rise to speak in support of the bill and also to correctthe record. There really has been a little bit of—one could kindly ...
Speech byRACHEL NOLANMEMBER FOR IPSWICHHansard 1 November 2001PROPERTY CRIME, IPSWICHMs NOLAN (Ipswich—ALP) (7.10 p.m.): Property crime is falling in Ipswich. Ordinary people inIpswich, and I imagine throughout the state, worry about the rate of crime. As I ...
Speech byRACHEL NOLANMEMBER FOR IPSWICHHansard 1 August 2001YOUTH UNEMPLOYMENTMs NOLAN (Ipswich—ALP) (7.15 p.m.): A couple of months ago I doorknocked a pleasantwoman in Ipswich and we got to chatting. I asked her if there were any local issues she was ...
Speech byRACHEL NOLANMEMBER FOR IPSWICHHansard 2 August 2001APPROPRIATION BILLS [ESTIMATES COMMITTEE G]Ms NOLAN (Ipswich—ALP) (4.12 p.m.): I thank those involved in the estimates committeeprocess. During the estimates process I heard an opposition member ...
Speech byRACHEL NOLANMEMBER FOR IPSWICHHansard 9 August 2001STATE SCHOOL FUNDINGMs NOLAN (Ipswich—ALP) (5.36 p.m.): In the last few months Dr David Kemp and the federalgovernment have delivered major blows to state schools across Australia, delivering a ...
Speech byRACHEL NOLANMEMBER FOR IPSWICHHansard 11 September 2001EDUCATION [ACCREDITATION OF NON-STATE SCHOOLS] BILLMs NOLAN (Ipswich—ALP) (4.25 p.m.): I am happy to speak in support of the Education(Accreditation of Non-State Schools) Bill, because it is a ...
Speech byRACHEL NOLANMEMBER FOR IPSWICHHansard 28 November 2001BREMER RIVER IMPROVEMENT GROUP Ms NOLAN (Ipswich—ALP) (10.00 p.m.): I wish to inform the House of a promising projectcurrently being developed in Ipswich. Ipswich Envirocare, an excellent local ...
Speech byMr T. MALONEMEMBER FOR MIRANIHansard 8 November 2001EMERGENCY SERVICES LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr MALONE (Mirani—NPA) (3.20 p.m.): Today I take great pleasure in rising to speak to theEmergency Services Legislation Amendment Bill 2001. From the ...
Speech byMr T. MALONEMEMBER FOR MIRANIHansard 8 November 2001PROSTITUTION AMENDMENT BILLMr MALONE (Mirani—NPA) (12.38 a.m.): I rise to speak on the Prostitution Amendment Bill. Iconcur with the comments of the opposition spokesman and also congratulate the ...
Speech byMr T. MALONEMEMBER FOR MIRANIHansard 27 November 2001TRANSPORT LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr MALONE (Mirani—NPA) (6.48 p.m.): It is with real pleasure that I rise to support theTransport Legislation Amendment Bill as my electorate covers quite a bit ...
Speech byMr T. MALONEMEMBER FOR MIRANIHansard 22 June 2001BUDGET DEBATE 2001Mr MALONE (Mirani—NPA) (3.00 p.m.): It is a pleasure to rise today to speak on the firstbudget of the 50th Parliament. Unfortunately, from my perspective, the budget is without vision ...
Speech byMr T. MALONEMEMBER FOR MIRANIHansard 1 August 2001APPROPRIATION BILLS—ESTIMATES COMMITTEE AMr MALONE (Mirani—NPA) (3.40 p.m.): It gives me a lot of pleasure to rise to speak on reportNo. 2 of Estimates Committee A. I will dwell on the Department of ...
Speech byMr T. MALONEMEMBER FOR MIRANIHansard 1 August 2001APPROPRIATION BILLS—ESTIMATES COMMITTEE CMr MALONE (Mirani—NPA) (5.32 p.m.): It gives me great pleasure to speak to the report ofEstimates Committee C in relation to Public Works and Housing. In doing ...
Speech byMr T. MALONEMEMBER FOR MIRANIHansard 1 August 2001VOLUNTEER ORGANISATIONS, INSURANCEMr MALONE (Mirani—NPA) (7.18 p.m.): As shadow minister for emergency services the role ofvolunteers comes under my jurisdiction. I am vitally concerned about the role ...
Speech bySTUART COPELANDMEMBER FOR CUNNINGHAMHansard 6 December 2001FREEDOM OF INFORMATION AMENDMENT REGULATION [No. 1] 2001Mr COPELAND (Cunningham—NPA) (6.05 p.m.) I support the disallowance motion. It isdisappointing that we have to do this, because we ...
Speech bySTUART COPELANDMEMBER FOR CUNNINGHAMHansard 11 December 2001BLITZ MUSIC AND ENTERTAINMENT FESTIVALMr COPELAND (Cunningham—NPA) (9.57 p.m.): It gives me great pleasure to promote awonderful new initiative in my electorate that is seeking to provide ...
Speech byMr T. MALONEMEMBER FOR MIRANIHansard 4 April 2001ADDRESS IN REPLYMr MALONE (Mirani—NPA) (4.38 p.m.): Mr Deputy Speaker, in speaking to the motion for theadoption of the Address in Reply to His Excellency's speech at the opening of the 50th ...
Speech byMr T. MALONEMEMBER FOR MIRANIHansard 15 April 2001AMBULANCE SERVICEMr MALONE (Mirani—NPA) (8.39 p.m.): On 2 May, I relayed my concerns in parliamentregarding ambulance staffing levels and stated that staff funding had been reduced to the QAS ...
Speech byMr T. MALONEMEMBER FOR MIRANIHansard 16 May 2001FINCH HATTON SCHOOLMr MALONE (Mirani—NPA) (7.13 p.m.): Tonight I rise to raise a very serious issue withEducation Queensland concerning the replacement of teachers in schools, and particularly ...
Speech byMr T. MALONEMEMBER FOR MIRANIHansard 17 May 2001DANGEROUS GOODS SAFETY MANAGEMENT BILLMr MALONE (Mirani—NPA) (2.51 p.m.): It gives me great pleasure to speak to the DangerousGoods Safety Management Bill. I say at the outset that the coalition will be ...
Speech byMr T. MALONEMEMBER FOR MIRANIHansard 29 May 2001WEED ERADICATIONMr MALONE (Mirani—NPA) (11.45 p.m.): Queensland land-holders have been left to deal withmajor weed infestations such as parthenium weed, rubber vine and lantana without ...
Speech byMr T. MALONEMEMBER FOR MIRANIHansard 30 May 2001RACIAL AND RELIGIOUS OFFENCES BILLMr MALONE (Mirani—NPA) (12.02 a.m.): It is a shame that we have to speak on this bill at thislate hour. As of this morning we were scheduled to debate government ...
Speech byMr T. MALONEMEMBER FOR MIRANIHansard 31 October 2001FIREFIGHTERSMr MALONE (Mirani—NPA) (10.25 a.m.): Today I wish to express my concerns over the recentpsychometric test forming part of the Queensland Fire and Rescue Authority recruitment ...
Speech byMr T. MALONEMEMBER FOR MIRANIHansard 1 November 2001FREEDOM OF INFORMATION AMENDMENT BILLMr MALONE (Mirani—NPA) (2.40 p.m.): Most of the issues about this legislation, and certainlyarguments for and against it, have been well canvassed. The paddock ...
Speech byMr T. MALONEMEMBER FOR MIRANIHansard 7 November 2001WATER AMENDMENT BILLMr MALONE (Mirani—NPA) (11.27 p.m.): I rise to speak to the Water Amendment Bill 2000 andmake some comments in relation to the issues covered by the bill and also some comments ...
Speech byMr T. MALONEMEMBER FOR MIRANIHansard 2 August 2001APPROPRIATION BILLS [ESTIMATES COMMITTEE D]Mr MALONE (Mirani—NPA) (11.56 a.m.): In joining the debate with respect to EstimatesCommittee D, firstly I congratulate all those involved—the chairman, the ...
Speech byMr T. MALONEMEMBER FOR MIRANIHansard 7 August 2001DALRYMPLE BAY COAL TERMINAL (LONG-TERM LEASE) BILLMr MALONE (Mirani—NPA) (3.17 p.m.): I rise to speak to the Dalrymple Bay Coal Terminal(Long-Term Lease) Bill and the issue of leasing by the Ports ...
Speech byMr T. MALONEMEMBER FOR MIRANIHansard 13 September 2001VOLUNTEERSMr MALONE (Mirani—NPA) (6.54 p.m.): The year 2001 is the Year of the Volunteer, the year inwhich we rejoice in our achievement, applaud and promote participation, and recognise ...
Speech byMr T. MALONEMEMBER FOR MIRANIHansard 12 December 2001HOMEVALE NATIONAL PARKMr MALONE (Mirani—NPA) (7.25 p.m.): Many members of this House have heard me talkbefore of the Homevale National Park, which is inland from Mackay in the Nebo district. ...
Speech byHon. T. M. MACKENROTHMEMBER FOR CHATSWORTHHansard 20 March 2001ELECTION OF SPEAKERHon. T. M. MACKENROTH (Chatsworth—ALP) (Deputy Premier, Treasurer and Minister forSport) (10.54 a.m.): I have pleasure in seconding the nomination of Ray Hollis as ...
Speech byHon. T. M. MACKENROTHMEMBER FOR CHATSWORTHHansard 22 March 2001MINISTERIAL STATEMENTHIH InsuranceHon. T. M. MACKENROTH (Chatsworth—ALP) (Deputy Premier, Treasurer and Minister forSport) (10.18 a.m.), by leave: Last Thursday, HIH Insurance and its ...
Speech byHon. T. M. MACKENROTHMEMBER FOR CHATSWORTHHansard 1 May 2001MINISTERIAL STATEMENTBrisbane Market CorporationHon. T. M. MACKENROTH (Chatsworth—ALP) (Deputy Premier, Treasurer and Minister forSport) (9.49 a.m.), by leave: The Brisbane Markets in ...
Speech byMr T. MALONEMEMBER FOR MIRANIHansard 16 October 2001QUEENSLAND AMBULANCE SERVICEMr MALONE (Mirani—NPA) (7.15 p.m.): Tonight I wish to draw the attention of the House to asituation in Mackay and surrounding areas in terms of QAS response times. One ...
Speech byMr T. MALONEMEMBER FOR MIRANIHansard 30 October 2001INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF THE VOLUNTEERMr MALONE (Mirani—NPA) (7.20 p.m.): In this the 2001 International Year of the Volunteer, Iam proud to say that the Mirani electorate was able to recognise a total ...
Speech byMr T. MALONEMEMBER FOR MIRANIHansard 5 December 2001RURAL FIREFIGHTERSMr MALONE (Mirani—NPA) (7.20 p.m.): I rise as a proud representative of the Mirani electoratetonight to congratulate more than 100 rural firefighters who battled for more than ...
Speech byANDREW McNAMARAMEMBER FOR HERVEY BAYHansard 16 April 2002DINGOES, FRASER ISLANDMr McNAMARA (Hervey Bay—ALP) (12.15 p.m.): The matter of public importance in relation towhich I rise to address the House today relates to a very special part of my ...
Speech byANDREW McNAMARAMEMBER FOR HERVEY BAYHansard 17 April 2002PRIVATE EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES AND OTHER ACTS AMENDMENT BILLMr cNAMARA (Hervey Bay—ALP) (11.43 a.m.) I am pleased to support the PrivateEmployment Agencies and Other Acts Amendment Bill 2001. A ...
Speech byANDREW McNAMARAMEMBER FOR HERVEY BAYHansard 17 April 2002PUBLIC RECORDS BILLMr McNAMARA (Hervey Bay—ALP) (4.04 p.m.): I rise to support the Public Records Bill. Icongratulate the minister and the government on their commitment to enhancing service ...
Speech byANDREW McNAMARAMEMBER FOR HERVEY BAYHansard 17 April 2002ELECTORAL [FRAUDULENT ACTIONS] AMENDMENT BILLMr McNAMARA (Hervey Bay—ALP) (8.51 p.m.): I am sure the Leader of the Opposition willlisten favourably to my arguments in view of the courtesy I ...
Speech byANDREW McNAMARAMEMBER FOR HERVEY BAYHansard 18 April 2002TOURISM, RACING AND FAIR TRADING [MISCELLANEOUS] BILLMr McNAMARA (Hervey Bay—ALP) (2.30 p.m.): I rise to support the Tourism, Racing and FairTrading (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2002. This ...
Speech byANDREW McNAMARAMEMBER FOR HERVEY BAYHansard 6 March 2002TRADING [ALLOWABLE HOURS] AMENDMENT BILLMr McNAMARA (Hervey Bay—ALP) (9.29 p.m.): I am very pleased to support the Trading(Allowable Hours) Amendment Bill 2002. This important piece of ...
Speech byANDREW McNAMARAMEMBER FOR HERVEY BAYHansard 7 March 2002LOCAL GOVERNMENT AMENDMENT BILLMr McNAMARA (Hervey Bay—ALP) (9.03 p.m.): I rise to oppose the bill before the House. Iwish to take issue with some of the arguments that have been advanced by ...
Speech byANDREW McNAMARAMEMBER FOR HERVEY BAYHansard 7 March 2002HEALTH SERVICES, HERVEY BAYMr McNAMARA (Hervey Bay—ALP) (10.51 p.m.): I rise to inform the House of furtherimprovements to the already outstanding medical services available to residents of ...
Speech byANDREW McNAMARAMEMBER FOR HERVEY BAYHansard 10 April 2002ELECTORAL[RESIGNATION OF MEMBERS] AMENDMENT BILLMr McNAMARA (Hervey Bay—ALP) (8.53 p.m.): I rise to oppose the Electoral (Resignation ofMembers) Amendment Bill 2002. At the outset, I ...
Speech byANDREW McNAMARAMEMBER FOR HERVEY BAYHansard 11 April 2002UNEMPLOYMENT, HERVEY BAYMr McNAMARA (Hervey Bay—ALP) (10.26 a.m.): I am delighted to inform the House of thelatest of the very substantial number of grants recently announced by the Minister ...
Speech byANDREW McNAMARAMEMBER FOR HERVEY BAYHansard 23 October 2002CHILD CARE BILLMr McNAMARA (Hervey Bay—ALP) (4.26 p.m.): I rise to support the Child Care Bill 2002. Thedegree of interest in this bill both inside the parliament with so many members ...
Speech byANDREW McNAMARAMEMBER FOR HERVEY BAYHansard 24 October 2002Mr M. CaltabianoMr McNAMARA (Hervey Bay—ALP) (4.25 p.m.): Like most members of this House and indeedin common with the overwhelming majority of Queenslanders, I have taken the view that ...
Speech byANDREW McNAMARAMEMBER FOR HERVEY BAYHansard 30 October 2002LIQUID FUEL SUPPLY AMENDMENT BILLMr McNAMARA (Hervey Bay—ALP) (9.57 p.m.): I rise to oppose the Liquid Fuel SupplyAmendment Bill 2002 introduced by the Leader of the Opposition. In doing so, ...
Speech byANDREW McNAMARAMEMBER FOR HERVEY BAYHansard 30 October 2002WIDE BAY GROUP TRAINING SCHEME AWARDSMr McNAMARA (Hervey Bay—ALP) (11.31 p.m.): Last Friday I was honoured to attend theWide Bay Group Training Scheme annual awards night at Kondari Resort in ...
Speech byANDREW McNAMARAMEMBER FOR HERVEY BAYHansard 15 May 2002CRIMINAL LAW AMENDMENT BILLMr McNAMARA (Hervey Bay—ALP) (5.40 p.m.): I rise to support the Criminal Law AmendmentBill 2002. As a former lawyer with a fair bit of experience in the criminal ...
Speech byANDREW McNAMARAMEMBER FOR HERVEY BAYHansard 19 June 2002PERSONAL INJURIES PROCEEDINGS BILLMr McNAMARA (Hervey Bay—ALP) (4.27 p.m.): I rise to support the Personal InjuriesProceedings Bill 2002, a bill which addresses the single biggest issue of ...
Speech byANDREW McNAMARAMEMBER FOR HERVEY BAYHansard 20 June 2002BUDGET SPEECH 2002Mr McNAMARA (Hervey Bay—ALP) (2.52 p.m.): It is with great pleasure that I rise to supportthe appropriation bills. This year's budget delivers for all Queenslanders, but ...
Speech byANDREW McNAMARAMEMBER FOR HERVEY BAYHansard 6 August 2002WIDE BAY-SOUTH BURNETT REGIONAL TOURISM BOARD AWARDSMr McNAMARA (Hervey Bay—ALP) (7.22 p.m.): Last week I had the opportunity to attend theWide Bay-South Burnett Regional Tourism Board Awards ...
Speech byANDREW McNAMARAMEMBER FOR HERVEY BAYHansard 4 September 2002ELECTRICAL SAFETY BILLMr McNAMARA (Hervey Bay—ALP) (3.45 p.m.): As a former director of Ergon Energy and acurrent member of the ETU, I am very pleased to be able to speak to the Electrical ...
Speech byANDREW McNAMARAMEMBER FOR HERVEY BAYHansard 17 September 2002FRASER LODGE VILLAGEMr McNAMARA (Hervey Bay—ALP) (11.41 a.m.): I rise today to bring to the attention of theHouse a matter of very serious concern to a large group of mainly elderly ...
Speech byANDREW McNAMARAMEMBER FOR HERVEY BAYHansard 17 September 2002INTEGRATED PLANNING AMENDMENT BILLMr McNAMARA (Hervey Bay—ALP) (3.37 p.m.): I rise to support the Integrated PlanningAmendment Bill 2002. The bill streamlines the Integrated Planning Act by ...
Speech byANDREW McNAMARAMEMBER FOR HERVEY BAYHansard 17 September 2002ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr McNAMARA (Hervey Bay—ALP) (5.45 p.m.): I rise to support the Environmental Protectionand Other Legislation Amendment Bill ...
Speech byANDREW McNAMARAMEMBER FOR HERVEY BAYHansard 19 September 2002MOTOR VEHICLES SECURITIES AND ANOTHER ACT AMENDMENT BILLMr McNAMARA (Hervey Bay—ALP) (12.43 p.m.): I rise to support the Motor Vehicles Securitiesand Another Act Amendment Bill 2002. This ...
Speech byANDREW McNAMARAMEMBER FOR HERVEY BAYHansard 18 April 2002CONSUMER CREDIT [QUEENSLAND] AMENDMENT BILLMr McNAMARA (Hervey Bay—ALP) (4.56 p.m.): I rise to speak briefly to the Consumer Credit(Queensland) Amendment Bill 2002. The policy objective ...
Speech byANDREW McNAMARAMEMBER FOR HERVEY BAYHansard 10 May 2002RESIDENTIAL SERVICES [ACCREDITATION] BILLMr McNAMARA (Hervey Bay—ALP) (11.08 a.m.): I am very pleased to support the ResidentialServices (Accreditation) Bill 2002. I am very strongly of the view ...
Speech byANDREW McNAMARAMEMBER FOR HERVEY BAYHansard 14 May 2002VOLUNTEER MARINE RESCUE, HERVEY BAYMr McNAMARA (Hervey Bay—ALP) (10.26 a.m.): This Friday I will be honoured to represent theMinister for Emergency Services, Mike Reynolds, at the official ...
Speech byANDREW McNAMARAMEMBER FOR HERVEY BAYHansard 14 May 2002STATE HOUSING AND OTHER ACTS AMENDMENT BILLMr McNAMARA (Hervey Bay—ALP) (4.01 p.m.): I rise to support the State Housing and OtherActs Amendment Bill and to speak briefly to a couple of aspects ...
Speech byANDREW McNAMARAMEMBER FOR HERVEY BAYHansard 7 August 2002CIVIL FORFEITURE OF THE PROCEEDS OF CRIME BILLMr McNAMARA (Hervey Bay—ALP) (8.43 p.m.): At the outset, I congratulate the member forSouthern Downs on his thoughtful effort in bringing this bill ...
Speech byANDREW McNAMARAMEMBER FOR HERVEY BAYHansard 8 August 2002DRUGS MISUSE AMENDMENT BILLMr McNAMARA (Hervey Bay—ALP) (3.52 p.m.): I rise to speak very briefly to the Drugs MisuseAmendment Bill 2002 and to support the bill very strongly. I have a ...
Speech byANDREW McNAMARAMEMBER FOR HERVEY BAYHansard 21 August 2002LOCAL GOVERNMENT AMENDMENT BILLMr McNAMARA (Hervey Bay—ALP) (11.49 a.m.): I rise to support the Local GovernmentAmendment Bill 2002. This bill amends the Local Government Act to put in place a ...
Speech byANDREW McNAMARAMEMBER FOR HERVEY BAYHansard 22 August 2002JUVENILE JUSTICE AMENDMENT BILLMr McNAMARA (Hervey Bay—ALP) (3.33 p.m.): It gives me great pleasure to rise to addressthe Juvenile Justice Amendment Bill before the House. In common with many ...
Speech byANDREW McNAMARAMEMBER FOR HERVEY BAYHansard 15 May 2002ADOPTION OF CHILDREN AMENDMENT BILLMr McNAMARA (Hervey Bay—ALP) (11.42 a.m.): I rise to speak very briefly in support of theAdoption of Children Amendment Bill 2002. I expect that other members ...
Speech byANDREW McNAMARAMEMBER FOR HERVEY BAYHansard 22 August 2002TRANSPORT OPERATIONS [ROAD USE MANAGEMENT] AMENDMENT BILL [No. 2]Mr McNAMARA (Hervey Bay—ALP) (6.05 p.m.): I rise to support the Transport Operations(Road Use Management) Amendment Bill. The ...
Speech byMr R. QUINNMEMBER FOR ROBINAHansard 22 October 2002MOTION OF CONDOLENCEBali, Terrorist AttackMr QUINN (Robina—Lib) (10.11 a.m.): I join with the Premier and Leader of theOpposition—indeed all honourable members—in expressing our sympathies to the ...
Speech byMr R. QUINNMEMBER FOR ROBINAHansard 30 October 2002LIQUID FUEL SUPPLY AMENDMENT BILLMr QUINN (Robina—Lib) (10.47 p.m.): I have sympathy for the intent of this bill. After all, anymeasure that would assist our sugarcane farmers at this time and into ...
Speech byMr R. QUINNMEMBER FOR ROBINAHansard 7 November 2002NOTICE OF MOTIONFreedom of Information ActMr QUINN (Robina—Lib) (10.19 a.m.): I give notice that tonight I will move—That this House requests the Attorney-General to introduce amendments to the ...
Speech byMr R. QUINNMEMBER FOR ROBINAHansard 7 November 2002FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACTMr QUINN (Robina—Lib) (6.00 p.m.): I move—That this House requests the Attorney-General introduce amendments to the Freedom of Information Act, during this term ...
Speech byMr R. QUINNMEMBER FOR ROBINAHansard 7 November 2002MR SPEAKER'S RULINGMotion of DissentMr QUINN (Robina—Lib) (11.15 p.m.): Mr Speaker, I rise to join in the debate on the motion ofdissent against your ruling. In doing so I shall quickly go back ...
Speech byMr R. QUINNMEMBER FOR ROBINAHansard 9 April 2002MOTION OF CONDOLENCEDeath of Mr N. E. Lee, MPMr QUINN (Robina—Lib) (9.54 a.m.): I rise to second the condolence motion for the late NormLee. My colleagues and the Liberal Party join with me in paying ...
Speech byMr R. QUINNMEMBER FOR ROBINAHansard 10 April 2002CRIME STATISTICSMr QUINN (Robina—Lib) (5.57 p.m.) I move—That this Parliament believes the community should be able to access data on crime rates in their local areas andtherefore calls on the Minister ...
Speech byMr R. QUINNMEMBER FOR ROBINAHansard 10 April 2002ELECTORAL[RESIGNATION OF MEMBERS] AMENDMENT BILLMr QUINN (Robina—Lib) (9.01 p.m.): In speaking to the Electoral (Resignation of Members)Amendment Bill I would like to acknowledge the sentiment behind ...
Speech byMr R. QUINNMEMBER FOR ROBINAHansard 11 April 2002ELECTORAL AND OTHER ACTS AMENDMENT BILLMr QUINN (Robina—Lib) (6.44 p.m.): The Liberal Party will be supporting this legislation.Basically, it flows from the events in the lead-up to the last election ...
Speech byMr R. QUINNMEMBER FOR ROBINAHansard 16 April 2002DEPARTMENT OF THE PREMIER AND CABINET, RESOURCINGMr QUINN (Robina—Lib) (12.10 p.m.): Over the past four years since the ALP has come togovernment, we have seen a significant increase in the staffing ...
Speech byMr R. QUINNMEMBER FOR ROBINAHansard 19 February 2002EDUCATION [QUEENSLAND STUDIES AUTHORITY] BILLMr QUINN (Robina—Lib) (3.02 p.m.): At the outset I indicate that the Liberal Party will besupporting this bill. The bill itself is the culmination of a ...
Speech byMr R. QUINNMEMBER FOR ROBINAHansard 20 February 2002PAYMENTS TO QUEENSLAND TRANSPORTMr QUINN (Robina—Lib) (11.25 p.m.): Many people now pay their bills by credit card either inperson or by telephone. In fact, this method of payment is increasingly ...
Speech byMr R. QUINNMEMBER FOR ROBINAHansard 6 March 2002TRADING [ALLOWABLE HOURS] AMENDMENT BILLMr QUINN (Robina—Lib) (8.50 p.m.): I rise to support the Trading (Allowable Hours) AmendmentBill because it is what the Liberal Party has been advocating for ...
Speech byMr R. QUINNMEMBER FOR ROBINAHansard 8 March 2002AIRCONDITIONING SCHOOLS, NORTH QUEENSLANDMr QUINN (Robina—Lib) (4.56 p.m.): In defending the government's record on airconditioningnorth Queensland schools this morning, the Minister for Education ...
Speech byMr R. QUINNMEMBER FOR ROBINAHansard 9 April 2002MOTION OF CONDOLENCEDeath of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth, The Queen MotherMr QUINN (Robina—Lib) (9.46 a.m.): Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother, was anintegral part of the royal family and ...
Speech byMr R. QUINNMEMBER FOR ROBINAHansard 20 June 2002BUDGET SPEECH 2002Mr QUINN (Robina—Lib) (11.00 p.m.): At the outset, let me say that the emphasis on familiesand children in this budget is most welcome. Anyone who knows people who foster children ...
Speech byMr R. QUINNMEMBER FOR ROBINAHansard 31 July 2002APPROPRIATION BILLS—ESTIMATES BMr QUINN (Robina—Lib) (3.30 p.m.): The day the budget was brought down I instanced to theHouse the growth in the Public Service in Queensland in the years 1998 to 2001 ...
Speech byMr R. QUINNMEMBER FOR ROBINAHansard 31 July 2002APPROPRIATION BILLS—ESTIMATES CMr QUINN (Robina—Lib) (4.05 p.m.): At the outset I acknowledge the way in which the memberfor Mudgeeraba handled her position as chair of the committee. She did an ...
Speech byMr R. QUINNMEMBER FOR ROBINAHansard 28 November 2002DISCRIMINATION LAW AMENDMENT BILLMr QUINN (Robina—Lib) (12.14 a.m.): I rise in support of the Discrimination Law AmendmentBill 2002. In doing so, I acknowledge that some provisions of this bill have ...
Speech byMr R. QUINNMEMBER FOR ROBINAHansard 4 December 2002PROPERTY AGENTS AND MOTOR DEALERS AMENDMENT BILLMr QUINN (Robina—Lib) (3.34 p.m.): The Property Agents and Motor Dealers Amendment Bill2002 is about one thing, and that one thing is retrospective ...
Speech byMr R. QUINNMEMBER FOR ROBINAHansard 5 December 2002VALEDICTORYMr QUINN (Robina—Lib) (3.10 p.m.): I also acknowledge all of the work hard work put in by allmembers of the House over the past 12 months, irrespective of what side of the chamber they sit ...
Speech byMr R. QUINNMEMBER FOR ROBINAHansard 3 September 2002DRUG REHABILITATION [NORTH QUEENSLAND COURT DIVERSION INITIATIVE] AMENDMENT BILLMr QUINN (Robina—Lib) (6.02 p.m.): It was the Liberal and National parties who firstchampioned the trial of drug ...
Speech byMr R. QUINNMEMBER FOR ROBINAHansard 4 September 2002NOTICE OF MOTIONPolice Service and Emergency Services FundingMr QUINN (Robina—Lib) (11.22 a.m.): I give notice that I shall move—That this House notes how policing and emergency services are ...
Speech byMr R. QUINNMEMBER FOR ROBINAHansard 4 September 2002POLICE SERVICE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES, FUNDINGMr QUINN (Robina—Lib) (6.32 p.m.): I move—That this House notes how policing and emergency services are deteriorating due to the lack of government ...
Speech byMr R. QUINNMEMBER FOR ROBINAHansard 17 September 2002SENIORS CARDMr QUINN (Robina—Lib) (11.40 p.m.): Since its introduction, the Seniors Card has been of greatbenefit to many Queenslanders over a long period. Successive governments have improved the ...
Speech byMr R. QUINNMEMBER FOR ROBINAHansard 18 June 2002MOTION OF CONDOLENCE—DEATH OF MR C. J. BENNETT, MPMr QUINN (Robina—Lib) (9.47 a.m.): The Liberal Party joins in paying tribute to the colourfuland distinguished service to this parliament and the state ...
Speech byMr R. QUINNMEMBER FOR ROBINAHansard 18 June 2002MOTION OF CONDOLENCE—DEATH OF MR W. R. J. BOUSEN, MPMr QUINN (Robina—Lib) (10.12 a.m.): The Liberal Party also extends its condolences to thefamily of the late Ray Bousen, who came to this House as the ...
Speech byMr R. QUINNMEMBER FOR ROBINAHansard 18 June 2002PUBLIC SERVICEMr QUINN (Robina—Lib) (12.11 p.m.): Today I take the opportunity to bring to the attention ofthe taxpayers of Queensland the woeful mismanagement and maladministration that has occurred ...
Speech byMr R. QUINNMEMBER FOR ROBINAHansard 19 June 2002GOLD COAST AMBULANCE SERVICEMr QUINN (Robina—Lib) (1.54 a.m.): On Monday, the Gold Coast Bulletin carried the front-pagestory headlined 'Code red: Ambos' plea: Help us save your life'. Further in the ...
Speech byMr R. QUINNMEMBER FOR ROBINAHansard 3 September 2002CAPITAL WORKS FUNDINGMr QUINN (Robina—Lib) (11.54 a.m.): I was pleased to hear the previous speaker saying that infact it can only get better in north Queensland under this government. Well, it ...
Speech byMr R. QUINNMEMBER FOR ROBINAHansard 19 February 2002MOTION OF CONDOLENCE Death of Mr P. R. Smith, MP, and Mr C. George, ISOMr QUINN (Robina—Lib) (9.37 a.m.): As Leader of the Liberal Party, it is my pleasure to join inthe condolence motion for Percy ...
Speech byCHRIS CUMMINSMEMBER FOR KAWANAHansard 16 May 2002CRIMINAL LAW AMENDMENT BILLMr CUMMINS (Kawana—ALP) (4.50 p.m.): I rise to speak on the Criminal Law Amendment Bill2002. The purpose of this bill is to effect changes to the criminal law to improve the ...
Speech byCHRIS CUMMINSMEMBER FOR KAWANAHansard 16 May 2002KAWANA WATERS REGIONMr CUMMINS (Kawana—ALP) (7.02 p.m.): I wish to advise the House of an exciting sportsprecinct on the Sunshine Coast of Quad Park in Kawana in my electorate. A public meeting will be ...
Speech byCHRIS CUMMINSMEMBER FOR KAWANAHansard 18 June 2002CALOUNDRA CITY COUNCILMr CUMMINS (Kawana—ALP) (12.16 p.m.): Residents of Kawana have requested that I raisesome issues which will need to be addressed by the Minister for Local Government, the ...
Speech byCHRIS CUMMINSMEMBER FOR KAWANAHansard 19 June 2002QUEENSLAND LIBERAL PARTYMr CUMMINS (Kawana—ALP) (10.28 a.m.): We all know that, under the gentle direction of theBob Carroll-Santo Santoro faction, the Liberal Party has fought to be where it is in ...
Speech byCHRIS CUMMINSMEMBER FOR KAWANAHansard 19 June 2002PERSONAL INJURIES PROCEEDINGS BILLMr CUMMINS (Kawana—ALP) (5.18 p.m.): I rise to speak on the Personal Injuries ProceedingsBill. Make no mistake: the Beattie Labor government has led the nation in ...
Speech byCHRIS CUMMINSMEMBER FOR KAWANAHansard 20 June 2002BUDGET SPEECH 2002Mr CUMMINS (Kawana—ALP) (11.47 p.m.): It is with much pleasure that I can report goodnews for Sunshine Coast residents in this year's state government budget. Sunshine Coast ...
Speech byCHRIS CUMMINSMEMBER FOR KAWANAHansard 30 July 2002EDUCATION AND TRAINING, SUNSHINE COASTMr CUMMINS (Kawana—ALP) (12.23 p.m.): On Thursday, 11 July this year I attended theSunshine Coast Schools Industry Links Scheme. In the next 10 to 15 years, the ...
Speech byCHRIS CUMMINSMEMBER FOR KAWANAHansard 22 August 2002TRANSPORT OPERATIONS [ROAD USE MANAGEMENT] AMENDMENT BILL [No. 2]Mr CUMMINS (Kawana—ALP) (6.32 p.m.): I rise to speak about the amendments contained inthis bill to the Transport Operations (Road Use ...
Speech byCHRIS CUMMINSMEMBER FOR KAWANAHansard 4 September 2002ELECTRICAL SAFETY BILLMr CUMMINS: (Kawana—ALP) (4.01 p.m.): I am pleased to be here in Townsville for this veryhistoric 50th parliament sitting. My mother in fact grew up here and went to the ...
Speech byCHRIS CUMMINSMEMBER FOR KAWANAHansard 5 September 2002COMMUNITY SERVICES LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLINDIGENOUS COMMUNITIES LIQUOR LICENCES BILLMr CUMMINS: (Kawana—ALP) (6.24 p.m.): I support these most important bills before ustonight, namely the ...
Speech byCHRIS CUMMINSMEMBER FOR KAWANAHansard 8 August 2002DRUGS MISUSE AMENDMENT BILLMr CUMMINS (Kawana—ALP) (4.43 p.m.): The Drugs Misuse Amendment Bill 2002 is a veryimportant initiative that will pave the way for the expansion of the industrial hemp ...
Speech byCHRIS CUMMINSMEMBER FOR KAWANAHansard 20 August 2002ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr CUMMINS (Kawana—ALP) (3.14 p.m.): I rise to speak on the Animal and Plant HealthLegislation Amendment Bill. The bill amends key provisions of the ...
Speech byCHRIS CUMMINSMEMBER FOR KAWANAHansard 20 August 2002FISHERIES AMENDMENT REGULATION [No. 2] 2002Disallowance of Statutory InstrumentMr CUMMINS (Kawana—ALP) (5.12 p.m.): I rise to speak to the disallowance motion in relationto the Fisheries Amendment ...
Speech byCHRIS CUMMINSMEMBER FOR KAWANAHansard 21 August 2002LOCAL GOVERNMENT AMENDMENT BILLMr CUMMINS (Kawana—ALP) (12.05 p.m.): The purpose of the Local GovernmentAmendment Bill 2002 is to amend the Local Government Act 1993 to achieve a number of reforms ...
Speech byCHRIS CUMMINSMEMBER FOR KAWANAHansard 17 September 2002INTEGRATED PLANNING AMENDMENT BILLMr CUMMINS (Kawana—ALP) (4.26 p.m.): I rise to participate in the debate on the IntegratedPlanning Amendment Bill 2002. The state has a broad range of statutory ...
Speech byCHRIS CUMMINSMEMBER FOR KAWANAHansard 17 September 2002MULTICULTURAL EXTRAVAGANZA; KAWANA ELECTORATEMr CUMMINS (Kawana—ALP) (12.25 p.m.): Last Sunday, 15 September, I, along withthousands of other Sunshine Coast residents and visitors, had enormous ...
Speech byCHRIS CUMMINSMEMBER FOR KAWANAHansard 18 September 2002PRIMARY INDUSTRIES LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr CUMMINS (Kawana—ALP) (9.49 p.m.): As a proud descendent of Irish immigrants whoproudly worked the land decades—indeed, centuries—ago in and around ...
Speech byCHRIS CUMMINSMEMBER FOR KAWANAHansard 19 September 2002MOTOR VEHICLES SECURITIES AND ANOTHER ACT AMENDMENT BILLMr CUMMINS (Kawana—ALP) (2.38 p.m.): As a caucus adviser to the minister, I am pleased toraise some issues on the Motor Vehicles Securities ...
Speech byCHRIS CUMMINSMEMBER FOR KAWANAHansard 19 September 2002TOURISM, RACING AND FAIR TRADING [NATIONAL COMPETITION POLICY] AMENDMENT BILLMr CUMMINS (Kawana—ALP) (6.27 p.m.): In quickly rising to speak to the Tourism, Racing andFair Trading (National ...
Speech byCHRIS CUMMINSMEMBER FOR KAWANAHansard 7 August 2002AGRICULTURAL COLLEGES AMENDMENT BILLMr CUMMINS (Kawana—ALP) (12.54 p.m.): The Agricultural Colleges Amendment Bill will makea number of important amendments to the Agricultural Colleges Act 1994 to ...
Speech byCHRIS CUMMINSMEMBER FOR KAWANAHansard 7 August 2002POLICE POWERS AND RESPONSIBILITIES AND ANOTHER ACT AMENDMENT BILLMr CUMMINS (Kawana—ALP) (4.56 p.m.): In rising to speak to the Police Powers andResponsibilities and Another Act Amendment Bill I will ...
Speech byCHRIS CUMMINSMEMBER FOR KAWANAHansard 8 August 2002JUSTICE AND OTHER LEGISLATION [MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS] BILLMr CUMMINS (Kawana—ALP) (11.48 a.m.): They are a very attractive group of young ladiesand I wish them all the best for the upcoming ...
Speech byCHRIS CUMMINSMEMBER FOR KAWANAHansard 30 July 2002LAND TAX AMENDMENT BILLMr CUMMINS (Kawana—ALP) (3.02 p.m.): I rise to speak on the Land Tax Amendment Bill2002. It makes a number of amendments to the Land Tax Act 1915 necessary to implement ...
Speech byCHRIS CUMMINSMEMBER FOR KAWANAHansard 30 July 2002MARITIME SAFETY QUEENSLAND BILLMr CUMMINS (Kawana—ALP) (5.13 p.m.): I rise to speak to the Maritime Safety QueenslandBill and, in doing so, I would like to touch on the primary objectives of the ...
Speech byCHRIS CUMMINSMEMBER FOR KAWANAHansard 1 August 2002APPROPRIATION BILLS [ESTIMATES COMMITTEE E]The TEMPORARY CHAIRMAN (Ms Liddy Clark): Order! The question is—That the report of Estimates Committee E be adopted.Mr CUMMINS (Kawana—ALP) (11.43 a.m.): It ...
Speech byCHRIS CUMMINSMEMBER FOR KAWANAHansard 21 August 2002PERSONAL INJURIES PROCEEDINGS AMENDMENT BILLMr CUMMINS (Kawana—ALP) (3.50 p.m.): I rise to speak to the Personal Injuries ProceedingsAmendment Bill 2002. The act to which this bill relates was ...
Speech byCHRIS CUMMINSMEMBER FOR KAWANAHansard 22 August 2002JUVENILE JUSTICE AMENDMENT BILLMr CUMMINS (Kawana—ALP) (12.57 p.m.): The Juvenile Justice Amendment Bill 2002 willamend the Juvenile Justice Act and other legislation relevant to the juvenile ...
Speech byCHRIS CUMMINSMEMBER FOR KAWANAHansard 22 August 2002CORRECTIVE SERVICES AMENDMENT BILLMr CUMMINS (Kawana—ALP) (4.54 p.m.): I rise to speak on the Corrective ServicesAmendment Bill 2002. It seeks to amend the Corrective Services Act 2000 to ensure the ...
Speech byCHRIS CUMMINSMEMBER FOR KAWANAHansard 6 August 2002PARLIAMENTARY SERVICE AMENDMENT BILLMr CUMMINS (Kawana—ALP) (4.54 p.m.): I, too, am pleased to add my comments to thedebate on the Parliamentary Service Amendment Bill 2002. At the last state ...
Speech byCHRIS CUMMINSMEMBER FOR KAWANAHansard 17 September 2002ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr CUMMINS (Kawana—ALP) (6.35 p.m.): The Environmental Protection and Other LegislationAmendment Bill 2002 continues the significant ...
Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 7 November 2001OMBUDSMAN BILLMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (2.33 p.m.): In speaking tothis bill, I firstly want to say what an important role the Ombudsman plays in the way we ...
Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 7 November 2001WATER AMENDMENT BILLMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (10.46 p.m.): This is a veryimportant debate tonight because we are talking to a bill that will go down in ...
Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 8 November 2001PERFORMANCE OF PREMIERMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (10.23 a.m.): Yesterday wesaw a pathetic performance in the parliament by the Premier who was smarting from ...
Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 8 November 2001PROSTITUTION AMENDMENT BILLMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (10.45 p.m.): Members ofthis parliament are debating a bill that is going to lower the standards of a ...
Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 27 November 2001PLANE CRASH, TOOWOOMBAMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (10.28 a.m.): I was going totalk on another matter this morning, but it seems that there has been a very ...
Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 27 November 2001PUBLIC LIABILITY INSURANCEMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (11.30 a.m.): I have spokenin this parliament before about the serious problem we are facing in ...
Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 27 November 2001TRANSPORT LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (8.40 p.m.): I rise to speak tothe Transport Legislation Amendment Bill. I will raise a couple ...
Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 27 November 2001ELECTRICITY LEGISLATION AMENDMENT AND REPEAL BILLMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (10.11 p.m.): This is a veryimportant bill, as we will see when I speak about some ...
Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 27 November 2001GAS AMENDMENT BILL (No. 2)Mr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (11.05 p.m.): The NationalParty will be supporting the Gas Amendment Bill (No. 2) 2001. The objective of ...
Speech byHon. NITACUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR BUNDABERGHansard 27 November 2001MINISTERIAL STATEMENTLocal Government ActHon. J. I. CUNNINGHAM (Bundaberg—ALP) (Minister 10.16 a.m.), by leave: I wish to speak tothe House today about the judgment of the Queensland ...
Speech byHon. NITACUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR BUNDABERGHansard 27 November 2001LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL (No. 2)Hon. J. I. CUNNINGHAM (Bundaberg—ALP) (Minister for Local Government and Planning)(2.37 p.m.): I move—That the bill be now ...
Speech byHon. NITACUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR BUNDABERGHansard 28 November 2001INTEGRATED PLANNING AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLHon. J. I. CUNNINGHAM (Bundaberg—ALP) (Minister for Local Government and Planning)(11.33 a.m.): I move—That the bill be now read a ...
Speech byHon. NITACUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR BUNDABERGHansard 11 December 2001BUILDING AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLHon. J. I. CUNNINGHAM (Bundaberg—ALP) (Minister for Local Government and Planning)(12.41 p.m.): I move—That the bill be now read a second ...
Speech byHon. NITACUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR BUNDABERGHansard 11 December 2001LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL [No. 2]Hon. J. I. CUNNINGHAM (Bundaberg—ALP) (Minister for Local Government and Planning)(6.53 p.m.), in reply: I thank all ...
Speech byHon. NITACUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR BUNDABERGHansard 12 December 2001MINISTERIAL STATEMENTMission Beach, Effluent DisposalHon. J. I. CUNNINGHAM (Bundaberg—ALP) (Minister for Local Government and Planning)(10.07 a.m.), by leave: I am pleased to announce ...
Speech byMr N. ROBERTSMEMBER FOR NUDGEEHansard 29 November 2001VOICES FROM THE EDGE SEMINARMr NEIL ROBERTS (Nudgee—ALP) (7.05 p.m.): On 12 November I opened the Voices from theEdge Seminar run at the St Lucia Golf Club conference rooms. This seminar explored ...
Speech byMr N. ROBERTSMEMBER FOR NUDGEEHansard 5 December 2001COASTAL PROTECTION AND MANAGEMENT AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr NEIL ROBERTS (Nudgee—ALP) (12.12 p.m.): The Coastal Protection and Management Actwas Queensland's first comprehensive ...
Speech byMr N. ROBERTSMEMBER FOR NUDGEEHansard 6 December 2001NATIONAL YOUTH WEEKMr NEIL ROBERTS (Nudgee—ALP) (10.29 a.m.): We need to ensure that young people arevalued as important members of our community and as successful participants in social, cultural ...
Speech byMr N. ROBERTSMEMBER FOR NUDGEEHansard 11 December 2001LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL [No. 2]Mr NEIL ROBERTS (Nudgee—ALP) (6.00 p.m.): I am pleased to lend my support to a bill whichwill introduce some sensible and necessary ...
Speech byHon. NITACUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR BUNDABERGHansard 5 April 2001MINISTERIAL STATEMENTLocal Government, Management of ComplaintsHon. J. I. CUNNINGHAM (Bundaberg—ALP) (Minister for Local Government and Planning)(10.03 a.m.), by leave: An area of deep ...
Speech byHon. NITACUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR BUNDABERGHansard 2 May 2001LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLHon. J. I. CUNNINGHAM (Bundaberg—ALP) (Minister for Local Government and Planning)(4.55 p.m.): I move—That the bill be now read a second ...
Speech byHon. NITACUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR BUNDABERGHansard 3 May 2001MINISTERIAL STATEMENTLocal Government Awareness WeekHon. J. I. CUNNINGHAM (Bundaberg—ALP) (Minister for Local Government and Planning)(10.13 a.m.), by leave: I would like to inform members of ...
Speech byMr N. ROBERTSMEMBER FOR NUDGEEHansard 31 July 2001YOUTH INITIATIVESMr NEIL ROBERTS (Nudgee—ALP) (11.41 a.m.): Not all young people in high school are goingto easily make the transition from school to work or from school to further education and ...
Speech byMr N. ROBERTSMEMBER FOR NUDGEEHansard 7 August 2001BANYO P-12 SCHOOLMr NEIL ROBERTS (Nudgee—ALP) (7.16 p.m.): I am pleased to report further on theannouncement by Education Minister, Anna Bligh, of $8.8 million to amalgamate Nudgee StatePrimary ...
Speech byMr N. ROBERTSMEMBER FOR NUDGEEHansard 9 August 2001CONSUMER CREDIT [QUEENSLAND] AMENDMENT BILLMr NEIL ROBERTS (Nudgee—ALP) (11.50 a.m.): Firstly, I pass on my congratulations to boththe current minister and the former minister for taking up this ...
Speech byMr N. ROBERTSMEMBER FOR NUDGEEHansard 11 September 2001EDUCATION [ACCREDITATION OF NON-STATE SCHOOLS] BILLMr NEIL ROBERTS (Nudgee—ALP) (3.43 p.m.): It is a pleasure to say a few words in support ofthe Education (Accreditation of Non-State Schools) ...
Speech byMr N. ROBERTSMEMBER FOR NUDGEEHansard 16 October 2001MOTION OF CONDOLENCEHon. W. A. M. Gunn, AM; Hon. Sir W. E. Knox, KTB, KStJMr NEIL ROBERTS (Nudgee—ALP) (10.27 a.m.): I wish to make a brief contribution to thecondolence motion on Sir William ...
Speech byMr N. ROBERTSMEMBER FOR NUDGEEHansard 16 October 2001WORK'N'PLACE PROJECTMr NEIL ROBERTS (Nudgee—ALP) (7.07 p.m.): On 30 August I had the honour of launching avery important jobs project, the Work'n'Place project currently operating within Brisbane. ...
Speech byMr N. ROBERTSMEMBER FOR NUDGEEHansard 17 October 2001ANIMAL CARE AND PROTECTION BILLMr NEIL ROBERTS (Nudgee—ALP) (12.30 p.m.): Firstly, I congratulate the minister on theintroduction of this legislation for the protection of animals, because it is a ...
Speech byMr N. ROBERTSMEMBER FOR NUDGEEHansard 27 November 2001TRANSPORT LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr NEIL ROBERTS (Nudgee—ALP) (9.26 p.m.): I want to make a few comments relating toissues of importance relating to transport matters in my electorate of ...
Speech byMr N. ROBERTSMEMBER FOR NUDGEEHansard 28 November 2001PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP INFRASTRUCTURE POLICYMr NEIL ROBERTS (Nudgee—ALP) (10.24 a.m.): I am firm supporter of the proposition that weneed to reassert the role of government as a defender of ...
Speech byMr N. ROBERTSMEMBER FOR NUDGEEHansard 28 November 2001ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL [No. 2]Mr NEIL ROBERTS (Nudgee—ALP) (9.13 p.m.): The Environmental Protection LegislationAmendment Bill will continue to strengthen the ...
Speech byMr N. ROBERTSMEMBER FOR NUDGEEHansard 29 November 2001INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS AMENDMENT BILLMr NEIL ROBERTS (Nudgee—ALP) (3.45 p.m.): It is a pleasure to speak on another bill thatcontinues the proud Labor tradition of restoring fairness and balance to ...
Speech byMr N. ROBERTSMEMBER FOR NUDGEEHansard 29 November 2001RACING AND BETTING AMENDMENT BILL [No. 2]Mr NEIL ROBERTS (Nudgee—ALP) (6.26 p.m.): I support the bill. The minister has had adifficult job in bringing this bill to the parliament, but I believe ...
Speech byHon. NITACUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR BUNDABERGHansard 15 May 2001MINISTERIAL STATEMENTAwards for Excellence in PlanningHon. J. I. CUNNINGHAM (Bundaberg—ALP) (Minister for Local Government and Planning)(10.06 a.m.), by leave: On Tuesday, 8 May I was honoured ...
Speech byHon. NITACUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR BUNDABERGHansard 17 May 2001LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLHon. J. I. CUNNINGHAM (Bundaberg—ALP) (Minister for Local Government and Planning)(9.59 p.m.), in reply: I thank all honourable members who ...
Speech byHon. NITACUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR BUNDABERGHansard 29 May 2001WATER INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT [BURNETT BASIN] BILLMrs NITA CUNNINGHAM (Minister for Local Government and Planning) (Bundaberg—ALP)(4.24 p.m.): I am very pleased to speak this afternoon to ...
Speech byHon. NITACUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR BUNDABERGHansard 20 June 2001LANG PARKHon. N. I. CUNNINGHAM (Bundaberg—ALP) (Minister for Local Government and Planning)(6.37 p.m.): I rise to speak against this motion. We need in our consideration of this matter to be ...
Speech byHon. NITACUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR BUNDABERGHansard 20 June 2001PROSTITUTION AMENDMENT BILLHon. J. I. CUNNINGHAM (Bundaberg—ALP) (Minister for Local Government and Planning)(8.56 p.m.): I rise this evening to speak against this private member's bill, the ...
Speech byHon. NITACUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR BUNDABERGHansard 2 August 2001APPROPRIATION BILLS [ESTIMATES COMMITTEE D]Hon. J. I. CUNNINGHAM (Bundaberg—ALP) (Minister for Local Government and Planning)(11.41 a.m.): I will start by thanking Estimates Committee D ...
Speech byHon. NITACUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR BUNDABERGHansard 9 August 2001MINISTERIAL STATEMENTSuncorp Metway Stadium, FOI ApplicationHon. N. I. CUNNINGHAM (Bundaberg—ALP) (Minister for Local Government and Planning)(10.16 a.m.), by leave: Last week in this House, ...
Speech byHon. NITACUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR BUNDABERGHansard 18 October 2001MINISTERIAL STATEMENTFinancial Assistance GrantsHon. J. I. CUNNINGHAM (Bundaberg—ALP) (Minister for Local Government and Planning)(10.08 a.m.), by leave: In July, as part of the Estimates ...
Speech byHon. NITACUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR BUNDABERGHansard 30 October 2001MINISTERIAL STATEMENTRegional Centres ProgramHon. J. I. CUNNINGHAM (Bundaberg—ALP) (Minister for Local Government and Planning)(10.17 a.m.), by leave: As a former Mayor of Bundaberg, I ...
Speech byHon. NITACUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR BUNDABERGHansard 31 October 2001MINISTERIAL STATEMENTGold Coast City Council IPA PlanHon. J. I. CUNNINGHAM (Bundaberg—ALP) (Minister for Local Government and Planning)(10.02 a.m.), by leave: As members would be aware, ...
Speech byHon. NITACUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR BUNDABERGHansard 1 November 2001FREEDOM OF INFORMATION AMENDMENT BILLHon. J. I. CUNNINGHAM (Bundaberg—ALP) (Minister for Local Government and Planning)(12.44 p.m.): I rise to speak briefly to the Freedom of Information ...
Speech byHon. NITACUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR BUNDABERGHansard 7 November 2001MINISTERIAL STATEMENTLocal Government Grants CommissionHon. J. I. CUNNINGHAM (Bundaberg—ALP) (Minister for Local Government and Planning)(10.17 a.m.), by leave: I have pleasure in ...
Speech byMr N. ROBERTSMEMBER FOR NUDGEEHansard 8 November 2001EMERGENCY SERVICES LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr NEIL ROBERTS (Nudgee—ALP) (5.36 p.m.): A number of non-government members haveused the old adage: if it ain't broke, don't fix it. That is a fine ...
Speech byMr N. ROBERTSMEMBER FOR NUDGEEHansard 1 November 2001RED CROSS TRAINING AWARDSMr NEIL ROBERTS (Nudgee—ALP) (7.16 p.m.): I recently had the pleasure of attending a veryspecial ceremony that recognised the achievements of a remarkable group of ...
Speech byMr N. ROBERTSMEMBER FOR NUDGEEHansard 7 November 2001GENERATE WEB SITEMr NEIL ROBERTS (Nudgee—ALP) (10.24 a.m.): To connect with young people you need todo so on their terms. With this in mind, the Queensland government has established a youth ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 13 December 2001VALEDICTORYHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier and Minister for Trade) (3.46 p.m.): Thisis the fourth valedictory speech that I have given as Premier. On Boxing Day, ...
Speech byPETER LAWLORMEMBER FOR SOUTHPORTHansard 4 April 2001FIRST SPEECHMr LAWLOR (Southport—ALP) (4.01 p.m.): Mr Deputy Speaker, could you pass on mycongratulations to the Speaker on his election to the high office of Speaker of the 50th ...
Speech byPETER LAWLORMEMBER FOR SOUTHPORTHansard 1 May 2001CHIROPRACTORS REGISTRATION BILLDENTAL PRACTITIONERS REGISTRATION BILLDENTAL TECHNICIANS AND DENTAL PROSTHETISTS REGISTRATION BILLHEALTH PRACTITIONERS LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMEDICAL PRACTITIONERS ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 11 December 2001MINISTERIAL STATEMENTInstitute of Bioengineering and NanotechnologyHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier and Minister for Trade) (9.39 a.m.), byleave: The good news has ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 11 December 2001MINISTERIAL STATEMENTRoyal VisitHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier and Minister for Trade) (9.43 a.m.), byleave: The good news continues. What a can-do government!Mr ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 12 December 2001MINISTERIAL STATEMENTRoyal VisitHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier and Minister for Trade) (9.43 a.m.), byleave: The good news continues. What a can-do government!Mr ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 12 December 2001MINISTERIAL STATEMENTIpswich Performing Arts Centre; Ipswich Region Community ChurchHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier and Minister for Trade) (9.36 a.m.), byleave: ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 12 December 2001MINISTERIAL STATEMENTTradeHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier and Minister for Trade) (9.40 a.m.), byleave: My government is determined to do everything possible to ...
Speech byPETER LAWLORMEMBER FOR SOUTHPORTHansard 31 July 2001ANZAC ATATURK COMMEMORATIVE PLAQUE; VIETNAM VETERANSMr LAWLOR (Southport—ALP) (12.06 p.m.): I wish to draw to the attention of the House twovery significant events which occurred in Southport ...
Speech byPETER LAWLORMEMBER FOR SOUTHPORTHansard 1 August 2001APPROPRIATION BILLS—ESTIMATES COMMITTEE BMr LAWLOR (Southport—ALP) (4.47 p.m.): It gives me great pleasure to rise to support thereport of Estimates Committee B. Firstly, let me record my thanks ...
Speech byPETER LAWLORMEMBER FOR SOUTHPORTHansard 8 August 2001REGENT TAXISMr LAWLOR (Southport—ALP) (10.21 a.m.): I draw to the attention of this House a seriousproblem which has developed on the Gold Coast in relation to the transportation of disabled ...
Speech byPETER LAWLORMEMBER FOR SOUTHPORTHansard 8 August 2001CONSUMER CREDIT [QUEENSLAND] AMENDMENT BILLMr LAWLOR (Southport—ALP) (5.35 p.m.): It gives me great pleasure to speak in support ofthe Consumer Credit (Queensland) Amendment Bill 2001. One of the ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 12 December 2001CENSURE OF MINISTER FOR HEALTHHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier and Minister for Trade) (6.15 p.m.): Imove—That all the words after 'House' be removed and they be ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 13 December 2001MINISTERIAL STATEMENTQueensland Footy TogetherHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier and Minister for Trade) (9.32 a.m.), byleave: A unique new fundraising initiative ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 13 December 2001MINISTERIAL STATEMENTVisit to New Zealand by Premier and Tourism MinisterHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier and Minister for Trade) (9.33 a.m.), byleave: Next week ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 13 December 2001MINISTERIAL STATEMENTReef Protection PlanHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier and Minister for Trade) (9.36 a.m.), byleave: During the February state election this ...
Speech byPETER LAWLORMEMBER FOR SOUTHPORTHansard 29 May 2001MONCRIEFF PRESELECTIONMr LAWLOR (Southport—ALP) (11.45 a.m.): I wish to draw the attention of this House to asituation regarding factionalism and branch stacking in the Liberal Party. The Liberal ...
Speech byPETER LAWLORMEMBER FOR SOUTHPORTHansard 31 May 2001LIQUOR AMENDMENT BILLMr LAWLOR (Southport—ALP) (3.05 p.m.): Even though this debate is starting to sound like amutual admiration society, I, too, congratulate the minister and her ministerial and ...
Speech byPETER LAWLORMEMBER FOR SOUTHPORTHansard 20 June 2001PEACE PAVILION; MULTICULTURALISMMr LAWLOR (Southport—ALP) (11.16 p.m.): I bring to the attention of the House an importantproject which was officially opened at Evandale on the Gold Coast recently ...
Speech byPETER LAWLORMEMBER FOR SOUTHPORTHansard 15 May 2001RACING INDUSTRYMr LAWLOR (Southport—ALP) (12.13 p.m.): I draw to the attention of this House the effect thatthe GST has had and that the proposed ban on Internet gambling will have on the ...
Speech byPETER LAWLORMEMBER FOR SOUTHPORTHansard 17 May 2001LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr LAWLOR (Southport—ALP) (6.01 p.m.): The proposed amendments to the LocalGovernment Act have strong community support as well as support from ...
Speech byPETER LAWLORMEMBER FOR SOUTHPORTHansard 21 June 2001BUDGET DEBATE 2001Mr LAWLOR (Southport—ALP) (12.50 p.m.): It gives me great pleasure to speak in support ofthis budget. Let me say at the outset that it is ironic how different interpretations can ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 13 December 2001MINISTERIAL STATEMENTQueensland Ambulance ServiceHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier and Minister for Trade) (9.39 a.m.), byleave: In December 1990, the Joint ...
Speech byPETER LAWLORMEMBER FOR SOUTHPORTHansard 2 May 2001SCHIZOPHRENIA FELLOWSHIP, GOLD COASTMr LAWLOR (Southport—ALP) (7.04 p.m.): I draw to the attention of the House the problemsencountered by the Schizophrenia Fellowship on the Gold Coast in its ...
Speech byRONAN LEEMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 11 September 2001EDUCATION [ACCREDITATION OF NON-STATE SCHOOLS] BILLMr LEE (Indooroopilly—ALP) (4.43 p.m.): It is an absolute pleasure, as a member of theminister's education legislative committee, to rise in ...
Speech byRONAN LEEMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 13 September 2001BIKE WEEK; UNIVERSITY OF QUEENSLAND RUGBY CLUBMr LEE (Indooroopilly—ALP) (7.10 p.m.): I draw the attention of the House to the upcomingBike Week, starting on 14 October. There are numerous ...
Speech byRONAN LEEMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 17 October 2001ANIMAL CARE AND PROTECTION BILLMr LEE (Indooroopilly—ALP) (12.51 p.m.): It is a very great honour to rise in support of theAnimal Care and Protection Bill 2001. At the outset, can I say that I ...
Speech byRONAN LEEMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 11 December 2001AGRICULTURAL AND VETERINARY CHEMICALS [QUEENSLAND] AMENDMENT BILLMr LEE (Indooroopilly—ALP) (3.20 p.m.): The member for Kawana has risen significantly in myestimation now that I am aware that ...
Speech byRONAN LEEMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 11 December 2001LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL [No. 2]Mr LEE (Indooroopilly—ALP) (5.38 p.m.): I do not know if I will be able to provide as entertaininga speech as that, but I will do ...
Speech byRONAN LEEMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 11 December 2001LAND SALES AMENDMENT BILLMr LEE (Indooroopilly—ALP) (9.30 p.m.): I will speak briefly in support of this quite sensible bill. Iecho the sentiments expressed by the members for Mulgrave and ...
Speech byRONAN LEEMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 12 December 2001INTEGRATED PLANNING AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr LEE (Indooroopilly—ALP) (2.41 p.m.): I am pleased to rise in support of the IntegratedPlanning and Other Legislation Amendment Bill ...
Speech byRONAN LEEMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 6 December 2001PENALTIES AND SENTENCES [NON-CONTACT ORDERS] AMENDMENT BILLMr LEE (Indooroopilly—ALP) (12.08 p.m.): In rising to speak briefly in support of the Penaltiesand Sentences (Non-Contact Orders) ...
Speech byRONAN LEEMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 6 December 2001GUARDIANSHIP AND ADMINISTRATION AND OTHER ACTS AMENDMENT BILLMr LEE (Indooroopilly—ALP) (12.50 p.m.): It is a great pleasure to rise in support of theGuardianship and Administration and Other ...
Speech byRONAN LEEMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 6 December 2001WEAPONS AMENDMENT REGULATION [No. 1] 2001Mr LEE (Indooroopilly—ALP) (4.15 p.m.): I am pleased to rise to oppose the motion fordisallowance to the Weapons Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 2001. It ...
Speech byRONAN LEEMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 11 December 2001CO-OPERATIVE SCHEMES (ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS) BILLMr LEE (Indooroopilly—ALP) (12.52 p.m.): Today I have great pleasure in rising to speak, albeitbriefly, on the Co-operative Schemes ...
Speech byRONAN LEEMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 28 November 2001ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL [No. 2]Mr LEE (Indooroopilly—ALP) (9.35 p.m.) : Last year, the government introduced two importantpieces of legislation to facilitate ...
Speech byRONAN LEEMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 28 November 2001SOFT DRINKSMr LEE (Indooroopilly—ALP) (10.12 p.m.): I would like to draw to the attention of the House thedangers of excessive soft drink consumption. I believe that this is an issue that needs ...