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Speech byCARRYN SULLIVANMEMBER FOR PUMICESTONEHansard 29 April 2003TOURISM BROCHURE, BRIBIE ISLANDMrs CARRYN SULLIVAN (Pumicestone—ALP) (12.16 p.m.): Late last year I was approached bythe Bribie Island State Primary School to see if there was an appropriate ...
Speech byCARRYN SULLIVANMEMBER FOR PUMICESTONEHansard 29 April 2003LOCAL GOVERNMENT [ROBINA CENTRAL PLANNING AGREEMENT] AMENDMENT BILLMrs CARRYN SULLIVAN (Pumicestone—ALP) (3.50 p.m.): I rise to support the bill. I wasinterested to hear the comments of the ...
Speech byCARRYN SULLIVANMEMBER FOR PUMICESTONEHansard 30 April 2003LAND LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMrs CARRYN SULLIVAN (Pumicestone—ALP) (4.42 p.m.): I rise to support the LandLegislation Amendment Bill. I must say that some of my constituents who have spoken ...
Speech byCARRYN SULLIVANMEMBER FOR PUMICESTONEHansard 30 April 2003MORETON BAY MARINE PARKMrs CARRYN SULLIVAN (Pumicestone—ALP) (6.30 p.m.): I rise to support the amendment. Sothat there is no misunderstanding, I will say from the outset that I am already on ...
Speech byCARRYN SULLIVANMEMBER FOR PUMICESTONEHansard 14 May 2003COMMERCIAL AND CONSUMER TRIBUNAL BILLMrs CARRYN SULLIVAN (Pumicestone—ALP) (8.30 p.m.): I rise to support this bill, which wasintroduced into the House in April this year by the Minister for ...
Speech byCARRYN SULLIVANMEMBER FOR PUMICESTONEHansard 5 June 2003STATE BUDGET 2003-04Mrs CARRYN SULLIVAN (Pumicestone—ALP) (10.11 p.m.): I am delighted to rise today andtalk on my third budget since the election in February 2001. To say that time has flown is ...
Speech byCARRYN SULLIVANMEMBER FOR PUMICESTONEHansard 21 August 2003APPROPRIATION BILLS—ESTIMATES COMMITTEE EMrs CARRYN SULLIVAN (Pumicestone—ALP) (3.15 p.m.): I am pleased to rise today to speakto this report as the chairman of Estimates Committee E. Earlier ...
Speech byCARRYN SULLIVANMEMBER FOR PUMICESTONEHansard 9 September 2003SENIOR SERGEANT P. IRWINMrs CARRYN SULLIVAN (Pumicestone—ALP) (12.19 p.m.): Senior Sergeant Perry Irwin lost hislife doing what he loved to do—serving and protecting his community. On 22 ...
Speech byCARRYN SULLIVANMEMBER FOR PUMICESTONEHansard 28 October 2003PUBLIC HEALTH [INFECTION CONTROL FOR PERSONAL APPEARANCE SERVICES] BILLMrs CARRYN SULLIVAN (Pumicestone—ALP) (11.58 p.m.): I rise tonight to contribute to thePublic Health (Infection Control ...
Speech byCARRYN SULLIVANMEMBER FOR PUMICESTONEHansard 29 October 2003APPROPRIATION BILL [No. 2]; APPROPRIATION [PARLIAMENT] BILL [No. 2] Mrs CARRYN SULLIVAN (Pumicestone—ALP) (3.19 p.m.): I rise today to support theappropriation bills and to congratulate the ...
Speech byCARRYN SULLIVANMEMBER FOR PUMICESTONEHansard 12 November 2003EDUCATION [GENERAL PROVISIONS] AMENDMENT BILLMrs CARRYN SULLIVAN (Pumicestone—ALP) (9.43 p.m.): I rise to support the Education(General Provisions) Amendment Bill 2003. In doing so I would ...
Speech byCARRYN SULLIVANMEMBER FOR PUMICESTONEHansard 12 November 2003MIDWIFERY Mrs CARRYN SULLIVAN (Pumicestone—ALP) (11.14 p.m.): I had the privilege of addressingand officially opening the Australian College of Midwifery Conference on Bribie Island earlier ...
Speech byCARRYN SULLIVANMEMBER FOR PUMICESTONEHansard 7 October 2003LIQUOR AMENDMENT BILLMrs CARRYN SULLIVAN (Pumicestone—ALP) (3.26 p.m.): Previous speakers have highlightedthe need for compulsory training of liquor licensees, so I will concentrate my ...
Speech byCARRYN SULLIVANMEMBER FOR PUMICESTONEHansard 8 October 2003APEX MULLET FESTIVAL 2003Mrs CARRYN SULLIVAN (Pumicestone—ALP) (12.20 a.m.): On Saturday I was delighted toofficially open the 2003 Apex Mullet Festival, one of the single biggest events on ...
Speech byCARRYN SULLIVANMEMBER FOR PUMICESTONEHansard 14 October 2003INTEGRATED PLANNING AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMrs CARRYN SULLIVAN (Pumicestone—ALP) (2.40 p.m.): I am delighted to speak in supportof several of the consequential and related ...
Speech byCARRYN SULLIVANMEMBER FOR PUMICESTONEHansard 28 May 2003COMMUNITY AMBULANCE COVER BILLMrs CARRYN SULLIVAN (Pumicestone—ALP) (12.15 p.m.): Today I will restore somecommonsense to the argument. Once again, it has been left entirely up to the state ...
Speech byCARRYN SULLIVANMEMBER FOR PUMICESTONEHansard 3 June 2003SANDSTONE POINT RECREATIONAL RESERVEMrs CARRYN SULLIVAN (Pumicestone—ALP) (11.46 a.m.): Today I bring to the attention ofparliament a state government Community Jobs Plan under the Breaking the ...
Speech byCARRYN SULLIVANMEMBER FOR PUMICESTONEHansard 26 March 2003HEALTH AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMrs CARRYN SULLIVAN (Pumicestone—ALP) (5.01 p.m.): This bill amends a number of piecesof legislation under the portfolio of the Minister for Health, ...
Speech byCARRYN SULLIVANMEMBER FOR PUMICESTONEHansard 27 March 2003MEDICARE OFFICE, BRIBIE ISLANDMrs CARRYN SULLIVAN (Pumicestone—ALP) (7.03 p.m.): I would like to bring to the attentionof the House a valiant effort by two of my constituents, Mr Ron and Mrs ...
Speech byCARRYN SULLIVANMEMBER FOR PUMICESTONEHansard 1 April 2003RURAL INDUSTRIES RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION RURAL WOMEN'S AWARDSMrs CARRYN SULLIVAN (Pumicestone—ALP) (10.18 a.m.): I would like to give members abrief insight into a Department of ...
Speech byCARRYN SULLIVANMEMBER FOR PUMICESTONEHansard 25 November 2003POLICE POWERS AND RESPONSIBILITIES AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMrs CARRYN SULLIVAN (Pumicestone—ALP) (5.32 p.m.): This bill addresses quite a numberof significant legislative ...
Speech byCARRYN SULLIVANMEMBER FOR PUMICESTONEHansard 4 June 2003DANGEROUS PRISONERS [SEXUAL OFFENDERS] BILLMrs CARRYN SULLIVAN (Pumicestone—ALP) (4.54 p.m.): This bill introduced into the Housethis week will go some way to alleviating the growing concern in ...
Speech byCARRYN SULLIVANMEMBER FOR PUMICESTONEHansard 11 September 2003BUILDING AMENDMENT BILLMrs CARRYN SULLIVAN (Pumicestone—ALP) (2.35 p.m.): The Building Amendment Bill 2003addresses the incidence of drowning and near drowning of young children in ...
Speech byCHRIS CUMMINSMEMBER FOR KAWANAHansard 25 November 2003POLICE POWERS AND RESPONSIBILITIES AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr CUMMINS (Kawana—ALP) (4.01 p.m.): I am pleased to speak to the Police Powers andResponsibilities and Other Legislation ...
Speech byCHRIS CUMMINSMEMBER FOR KAWANAHansard 26 November 2003DEATH OF MR J. HOLMESMr CUMMINS (Kawana—ALP) (10.29 a.m.): Australian lifesavers are held in high regard notonly by Queenslanders but also by interstate and international visitors. Australian iron ...
Speech byCHRIS CUMMINSMEMBER FOR KAWANAHansard 26 November 2003TOURISM, RACING AND FAIR TRADING [MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS] BILLMr CUMMINS (Kawana—ALP) (2.51 p.m.): I rise to speak on the Tourism, Racing and FairTrading (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill, which ...
Speech byCHRIS CUMMINSMEMBER FOR KAWANAHansard 26 November 2003ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLENVIRONMENTAL LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr CUMMINS (Kawana—ALP) (9.06 p.m.): I am very happy to contribute to the EnvironmentalProtection ...
Speech byCHRIS FOLEYMember for MARYBOROUGHHansard 28 May 2003MEMBER FOR MARYBOROUGHHon. A. M. BLIGH (South Brisbane—ALP) (Leader of the House) (5.37 p.m.), by leave, withoutnotice: I move—That the House notes the election of the member for Maryborough.Mr ...
Speech byCHRIS FOLEYMember for MARYBOROUGHHansard 28 May 2003SELECT COMMITTEE ON PARLIAMENTARY ENTITLEMENTSMr CHRIS FOLEY (Maryborough—Ind) (6.27 p.m.): I rise to speak in support of the motionmoved by the member for Nicklin, which in substance requests the ...
Speech byCHRIS FOLEYMember for MARYBOROUGHHansard 28 May 2003WEAPONS [HANDGUNS AND TRAFFICKING] AMENDMENT BILLMr CHRIS FOLEY (Maryborough—Ind) (3.07 a.m.): I have a constituent named Linda Blowerswho is a champion sporting shooter who competes for Australia ...
Speech byCHRIS FOLEYMember for MARYBOROUGHHansard 29 May 2003VEGETATION [APPLICATION FOR CLEARING] BILLMr CHRIS FOLEY (Maryborough—Ind) (4.59 p.m.): I rise to speak on the Vegetation(Application for Clearing) Bill 2003. There is no denying that we live on the ...
Speech byCHRIS FOLEYMember for MARYBOROUGHHansard 29 May 2003POLICE AND CITIZENS YOUTH CLUB, MARYBOROUGHMr CHRIS FOLEY (Maryborough—Ind) (6.55 p.m.): I rise to speak in this adjournment debate topay tribute to a gentleman called Mr Bob Macfie, who has worked ...
Speech byCHRIS FOLEYMember for MARYBOROUGHHansard 13 November 2003FIRST HOME OWNER GRANT AMENDMENT BILLMr CHRIS FOLEY (Maryborough—Ind) (2.53 p.m.): I rise to speak in support of the First HomeOwner Grant Amendment Bill. Obviously the legislation needs to be ...
Speech byCHRIS FOLEYMember for MARYBOROUGHHansard 13 November 2003DISASTER MANAGEMENT BILLMr CHRIS FOLEY (Maryborough—Ind) (4.49 p.m.): I rise to speak on the Disaster ManagementBill, particularly focusing on the SES volunteers. There are a number of those in ...
Speech byCHRIS FOLEYMember for MARYBOROUGHHansard 13 November 2003FRASER COAST TRAINING EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT SERVICE INC.Mr CHRIS FOLEY (Maryborough—Ind) (7.27 p.m.): For the knowledge of the House, I would liketo record that I have some people in the gallery ...
Speech byCHRIS FOLEYMember for MARYBOROUGHHansard 25 November 2003POLICE POWERS AND RESPONSIBILITIES AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr CHRIS FOLEY (Maryborough—Ind) (3.36 p.m.): In common with many other communities,the Maryborough community has quite a ...
Speech byCHRIS FOLEYMember for MARYBOROUGHHansard 29 October 2003APPROPRIATION BILL [No. 2]; APPROPRIATION [PARLIAMENT] BILL [No. 2] Mr CHRIS FOLEY (Maryborough—Ind) (2.38 p.m.): Maryborough of course is no stranger to thefact that every electorate needs ...
Speech byCHRIS FOLEYMember for MARYBOROUGHHansard 29 October 2003PRIMARY INDUSTRIES AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr CHRIS FOLEY (Maryborough—Ind) (9.45 p.m.): I, like many other members of this House,have had significant amounts of correspondence from ...
Speech byCHRIS FOLEYMember for MARYBOROUGHHansard 12 November 2003GUARDIANSHIP AND ADMINISTRATION AND OTHER ACTS AMENDMENT BILLMr CHRIS FOLEY (Maryborough—Ind) (11.51 a.m.): I rise to participate in the debate on theGuardianship and Administration and Other ...
Speech byCHRIS FOLEYMember for MARYBOROUGHHansard 15 October 2003HEALTH LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr CHRIS FOLEY (Maryborough—Ind) (4.31 p.m.): I rise to speak on the Health LegislationAmendment Bill which, for the most part, I agree with and think is good ...
Speech byCHRIS FOLEYMember for MARYBOROUGHHansard 16 October 2003MANUFACTURED HOMES [RESIDENTIAL PARKS] BILLMr CHRIS FOLEY (Maryborough—Ind) (5.33 p.m.): I rise to speak in support of theManufactured Homes (Residential Parks) Bill 2003. Having a look at the ...
Speech byCHRIS FOLEYMember for MARYBOROUGHHansard 16 October 2003WIDE BAY GROUP LINEN SERVICEMr CHRIS FOLEY (Maryborough—Ind) (7.02 p.m.): If Queensland is the Smart State, thenMaryborough is indeed the smart city. I had the rare privilege a couple of months ...
Speech byCHRIS FOLEYMember for MARYBOROUGHHansard 4 June 2003GAMING MACHINE AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr CHRIS FOLEY (Maryborough—Ind) (8.55 p.m.): I refer to the Queensland ResponsibleGambling Strategy which was put together by the Hon. Terry ...
Speech byCHRIS FOLEYMember for MARYBOROUGHHansard 5 June 2003STATE BUDGET 2003-04Mr CHRIS FOLEY (Maryborough—Ind) (10.05 p.m.): As the old saying goes, we have somegood news and we have some bad news. According to the Premier's message in the regional ...
Speech byCHRIS FOLEYMember for MARYBOROUGHHansard 19 August 2003CORRECTIVE SERVICES AMENDMENT BILLMr CHRIS FOLEY (Maryborough—Ind) (9.08 p.m.): I rise to speak to the bill. I would like to takethis opportunity to commend the Minister for Corrective Services ...
Speech byCHRIS FOLEYMember for MARYBOROUGHHansard 19 August 2003MAISIE KAUFMANN LEARNING CENTREMr CHRIS FOLEY (Maryborough—Ind) (10.37 p.m.): I rise to speak about some of the unsungheroes in the Maryborough electorate.In July 1988 the Maisie Kaufmann ...
Speech byCHRIS FOLEYMember for MARYBOROUGHHansard 20 August 2003CHILD ABUSE, ROYAL COMMISSIONMr CHRIS FOLEY (Maryborough—Ind) (6.27 p.m.): I rise to speak in support of a call for a royalcommission into the situation of child abuse in Queensland. As a father ...
Speech byCHRIS FOLEYMember for MARYBOROUGHHansard 20 August 2003PRE-ELECTION BUDGET HONESTY BILLMr CHRIS FOLEY (Maryborough—Ind) (9.06 p.m.): I rise to speak in support of the Pre-ElectionBudget Honesty Bill because I believe that fundamentally people have a ...
Speech byCHRIS FOLEYMember for MARYBOROUGHHansard 20 August 2003SUGAR INDUSTRY AMENDMENT BILLMr CHRIS FOLEY (Maryborough—Ind) (10.55 p.m.): I rise to speak in support of the bill. I notethat one of the primary policy objectives of this bill is to require a ...
Speech byCHRIS FOLEYMember for MARYBOROUGHHansard 8 October 2003YOUTH PARTICIPATION IN EDUCATION AND TRAINING BILL; TRAINING REFORM BILLMr CHRIS FOLEY (Maryborough—Ind) (3.17 p.m.): I rise to speak in support of the YouthParticipation in Education and ...
Speech byCHRIS FOLEYMember for MARYBOROUGHHansard 14 October 2003SEWERAGE AND WATER, HOWARD AND ALDERSHOTMr CHRIS FOLEY (Maryborough—Ind) (12.21 p.m.): I had the pleasure last night of attendingtwo progress association meetings in Howard and Aldershot. One of ...
Speech byCHRIS FOLEYMember for MARYBOROUGHHansard 14 October 2003POLICE SERVICE ADMINISTRATION [ALCOHOL AND DRUG TESTING] AMENDMENT BILLMr CHRIS FOLEY (Maryborough—Ind) (9.51 p.m.): I rise to speak in support of this bill. EdmundBurke, the political ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 7 October 2003PUBLIC ACCOUNTS COMMITTEEReportDr WATSON (Moggill—Lib) (10.23 a.m.): I table report No. 64 of the Public Accounts Committeewhich examines whether the Financial Administration and Audit Act 1977 ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 9 October 2003YOUTH PARTICIPATION IN EDUCATION AND TRAINING BILL; TRAINING REFORM BILLDr WATSON (Moggill—Lib) (3.42 p.m.): It is a pleasure to rise to speak in the debate on theYouth Participation in Education ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 27 November 2003VALEDICTORYDr WATSON (Moggill—Lib) (5 p.m.): It is with a sense of trepidation that I get up and say that Iam making my final contribution to a parliamentary debate. In politics, I have learned ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 11 March 2003PROHIBITION OF HUMAN CLONING BILLREGULATION OF RESEARCH INVOLVING HUMAN EMBRYOS ANDASSISTED REPRODUCTIVE TECHNOLOGY BILLDr WATSON (Moggill—Lib) (6.00 p.m.): I rise to speak on the Research ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 13 March 2003QUEENSLAND FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICEDr WATSON (Moggill—Lib) (7.23 p.m.): When we last met on 26 February I put on notice aquestion to the Minister for Emergency Services inquiring whether the ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 25 March 2003UNIQUESTDr WATSON (Moggill—Lib) (7.37 p.m.): I rise to bring to the attention of the House apresentation by Mr David Henderson, the managing director and CEO of Uniquest Pty Ltd, to theUniversity ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 2 April 2003CIVIL LIABILITY BILLDr WATSON (Moggill—Lib) (12.22 p.m.): I rise to speak briefly to the Civil Liability Bill. Generally,like every other member in the House, I and the Liberal Party will be ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 4 June 2003PARLIAMENT OF QUEENSLAND AMENDMENT BILL [No. 2]Dr WATSON (Moggill—Lib) (12.22 p.m.): I rise to support the bill before the parliament. ThePremier came into this parliament after the 1989 election, ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 5 June 2003STATE BUDGET 2003-04Dr WATSON (Moggill—Lib) (4.14 p.m.): I rise to speak on the appropriation bills 2003 and toparticipate in debate on the budget. The budget certainly confirms that old adage—in ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 14 May 2003GAS SUPPLY BILLDr WATSON (Moggill—Lib) (4.46 p.m.): I rise to speak on the Gas Supply Bill 2003. Again, thecoalition will support this bill. I would like to thank the minister for arranging the ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 28 May 2003COMMUNITY AMBULANCE COVER BILLDr WATSON (Moggill—Lib) (4.20 p.m.): I rise to speak very briefly on the CommunityAmbulance Cover Bill 2003. This bill is a mechanism for the Beattie government to ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 28 May 2003SELECT COMMITTEE ON PARLIAMENTARY ENTITLEMENTSDr WATSON (Moggill—Lib) (6.22 p.m.): I rise to speak on the motion before the House movedby the member for Nicklin. I must admit I found interesting the ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 3 April 2003INFRASTRUCTURE SPENDINGDr WATSON (Moggill—Lib) (7.01 p.m.): This morning the Courier-Mail's new business editor,Paul Syvret, published an article titled 'Smart State running on empty'. In that ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 1 May 2003POLICE FACILITY, KENMOREDr WATSON (Moggill—Lib) (6.42 p.m.): On 10 March this year I wrote to the Commissioner forPolice regarding the establishment of a better police facility in the Kenmore area. I ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 14 May 2003ELECTRICITY AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLDr WATSON (Moggill—Lib) (3.16 p.m.): I rise to speak to the Electricity and Other LegislationAmendment Bill 2003. At the outset, I indicate that the ...
Speech byMr D. BRISKEYMEMBER FOR CLEVELANDHansard 13 November 2003DISASTER MANAGEMENT BILLMr BRISKEY (Cleveland—ALP) (5.18 p.m.): I have been listening with interest to thedebate on this bill. Apart from the fact that every member who has spoken supports this ...
Speech byMr D. BRISKEYMEMBER FOR CLEVELANDHansard 25 November 2003POLICE POWERS AND RESPONSIBILITIES AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr BRISKEY (Cleveland—ALP) (5.23 p.m.): I rise to speak in support of the PolicePowers and Responsibilities and Other ...
Speech byMr D. BRISKEYMEMBER FOR CLEVELANDHansard 27 November 2003MULTICULTURAL SERVICE AWARDSMr BRISKEY (Cleveland—ALP) (10.17 a.m.): Multicultural Service Awards honourindividuals and organisations that have enriched our society while, at the same time, ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 25 February 2003AMBULANCE LEVYDr WATSON (Moggill—Lib) (7.40 p.m.): When the Premier introduced his latest tax onQueenslanders, the new ambulance levy, he did his usual trick of trying to blame other people. ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 20 August 2003PRE-ELECTION BUDGET HONESTY BILLDr WATSON (Moggill—Lib) (8.43 p.m.): I also rise to support the bill that has been put forwardby the Leader of the Opposition. It is unfortunate, of course, that a ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 21 August 2003APPROPRIATION BILLS—ESTIMATES COMMITTEE FDr WATSON (Moggill—Lib) (4.34 p.m.): The portfolio of Innovation and Information Economy iscontained within the Department of Innovation and Information ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 11 September 2003PUBLIC ACCOUNTS COMMITTEEAnnual ReportDr WATSON (Moggill—Lib) (10.24 a.m.): I table the annual report of the Public AccountsCommittee for 2002-03. This report outlines the activities of the ...
Speech byMr D. BRISKEYMEMBER FOR CLEVELANDHansard 14 October 2003POLICE SERVICE ADMINISTRATION [ALCOHOL AND DRUG TESTING] AMENDMENT BILLMr BRISKEY (Cleveland—ALP) (9.47 p.m.): It gives me great pleasure to rise in supportof the Police Service Administration ...
Speech byMr D. BRISKEYMEMBER FOR CLEVELANDHansard 30 October 2003TAB QUEENSLAND LIMITED PRIVATISATION AMENDMENT BILLMr BRISKEY (Cleveland—ALP) (3.41 p.m.): Madam Deputy Speaker, I rise to speak insupport of this bill, but before I do I would like to seek your ...
Speech byMr D. BRISKEYMEMBER FOR CLEVELANDHansard 30 October 2003RACISMMr BRISKEY (Cleveland—ALP) (6.49 p.m.): Recently a number of members of this Housewent back to school, and might I say they were outstanding students. They went back to take thecane to ...
Speech byMr D. BRISKEYMEMBER FOR CLEVELANDHansard 12 November 2003CULTURAL DIVERSITYMr BRISKEY (Cleveland—ALP) (10.22 a.m.): The people of Queensland are as diverseas our landscape. With 17 per cent of us born overseas, we come from over 150 ...
Speech byMr D. BRISKEYMEMBER FOR CLEVELANDHansard 12 November 2003EDUCATION AND OTHER LEGISLATION [STUDENT PROTECTION] AMENDMENT BILLMr BRISKEY (Cleveland—ALP) (3.36 p.m.): It gives me great pleasure to rise to speak insupport of this bill. As members know, ...
Speech byMr D. BRISKEYMEMBER FOR CLEVELANDHansard 12 November 2003EDUCATION [GENERAL PROVISIONS] AMENDMENT BILLMr BRISKEY (Cleveland—ALP) (10.31 p.m.): It gives me great pleasure to rise and speakin support of the Education (General Provisions) Amendment ...
Speech byDESLEY SCOTTMEMBER FOR WOODRIDGEHansard 10 September 2003HOUSING BILLMrs DESLEY SCOTT (Woodridge—ALP) (5.02 p.m.): The provision of adequate, safe,affordable housing was an interest of mine long before I became involved in the political scene in ...
Speech byDESLEY SCOTTMEMBER FOR WOODRIDGEHansard 11 September 2003HIGHER EDUCATION [GENERAL PROVISIONS] BILLMrs DESLEY SCOTT (Woodridge—ALP) (6.06 p.m.): Firstly, I must admit that my highereducation has been through the school of life. While my friends left ...
Speech byDESLEY SCOTTMEMBER FOR WOODRIDGEHansard 8 October 2003YOUTH PARTICIPATION IN EDUCATION AND TRAINING BILL; TRAINING REFORM BILLMrs DESLEY SCOTT (Woodridge—ALP) (12.32 p.m.): I would also like to offer a welcome tothe students and teachers of Kingston ...
Speech byDESLEY SCOTTMEMBER FOR WOODRIDGEHansard 28 October 2003ABORIGINAL CULTURAL HERITAGE BILL; TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER CULTURAL HERITAGE BILLMrs DESLEY SCOTT (Woodridge—ALP) (9.47 p.m.): I am glad to see this legislation before theHouse, which will offer ...
Speech byDESLEY SCOTTMEMBER FOR WOODRIDGEHansard 12 November 2003EDUCATION [GENERAL PROVISIONS] AMENDMENT BILLMrs DESLEY SCOTT (Woodridge—ALP) (9.04 p.m.): The Education (General Provisions)Amendment Bill 2003 is basically designed to uphold and support the ...
Speech byDESLEY SCOTTMEMBER FOR WOODRIDGEHansard 13 November 2003WORLD TEACHERS DAY; MS C. MEADOWSMrs DESLEY SCOTT (Woodridge—ALP) (7.12 p.m.): Our teachers have a magnificentopportunity to influence and inspire our children. Many people who have made unique ...
Speech byDESLEY SCOTTMEMBER FOR WOODRIDGEHansard 27 May 2003LOGAN CITY SCHOOLS, YOUNG MOTHERSMrs DESLEY SCOTT (Woodridge—ALP) (1.45 a.m.): On Thursday, 22 May during EducationWeek the Hon. Anna Bligh, the Education Minister, attended Woodridge High to launch ...
Speech byDESLEY SCOTTMEMBER FOR WOODRIDGEHansard 5 June 2003STATE BUDGET 2003-04Mrs DESLEY SCOTT (Woodridge—ALP) (9.32 p.m.): How proud I am tonight to stand here asa member of the Australian Labor Party and, in particular, a member of this government that ...
Speech byDESLEY SCOTTMEMBER FOR WOODRIDGEHansard 1 May 2003SPORTS DRUG TESTING BILLMrs DESLEY SCOTT (Woodridge—ALP) (2.32 p.m.): Our children and young people are ourfuture, and we need to inspire and challenge them to set high and lofty goals and to ...
Speech byDESLEY SCOTTMEMBER FOR WOODRIDGEHansard 13 May 2003MRS L. LINKMrs DESLEY SCOTT (Woodridge—ALP) (12.03 p.m.): It is with great sadness that I report tothe House the passing of Mrs Linda Link—Aunty Linda to many and simply Mum to the manythousands of ...
Speech byDESLEY SCOTTMEMBER FOR WOODRIDGEHansard 27 May 2003RESIDENTIAL TENANCIES AUTHORITY AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMrs DESLEY SCOTT (Woodridge—ALP) (5.24 p.m.): The tenancy database or, as it is fearfullyreferred to in my electorate, TICA, has ...
Speech byDESLEY SCOTTMEMBER FOR WOODRIDGEHansard 14 October 2003ARTS LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMrs DESLEY SCOTT (Woodridge—ALP) (5.03 p.m.): The strength of the arts in all its verydiverse forms is a clear indication of a healthy society where citizens not ...
Speech byDESLEY SCOTTMEMBER FOR WOODRIDGEHansard 14 October 2003POLICE SERVICE ADMINISTRATION [ALCOHOL AND DRUG TESTING] AMENDMENT BILLMrs DESLEY SCOTT (Woodridge—ALP) (6.52 p.m.): It gives me a great deal of pleasure to beable to stand up in this House and ...
Speech byDESLEY SCOTTMEMBER FOR WOODRIDGEHansard 20 August 2003APPROPRIATION BILLS—ESTIMATES COMMITTEE BMrs DESLEY SCOTT (Woodridge—ALP) (3.06 p.m.): The estimates process has once againgiven members an opportunity to review the budgets of all government ...
Speech byDESLEY SCOTTMEMBER FOR WOODRIDGEHansard 20 August 2003STATION ROAD UPGRADE, LOGANMrs DESLEY SCOTT (Woodridge—ALP) (11.25 p.m.): The doorway to a locality is important tomake a positive first impression. In Logan this has occurred for road travellers ...
Speech byDESLEY SCOTTMEMBER FOR WOODRIDGEHansard 25 November 2003POLICE POWERS AND RESPONSIBILITIES AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMrs DESLEY SCOTT (Woodridge—ALP) (2.30 p.m.): The Police Powers and Responsibilitiesand Other Legislation Amendment Bill ...
Speech byDESLEY SCOTTMEMBER FOR WOODRIDGEHansard 19 August 2003CHEMICAL, BIOLOGICAL AND RADIOLOGICAL EMERGENCY POWERS AMENDMENT BILLMrs DESLEY SCOTT (Woodridge—ALP) (4.49 p.m.): Good government is all about prioritisingand preparedness for the future. In the ...
Speech byDESLEY SCOTTMEMBER FOR WOODRIDGEHansard 30 April 2003WORKPLACE HEALTH AND SAFETY AND ANOTHER ACT AMENDMENT BILLMrs DESLEY SCOTT (Woodridge—ALP) (11.30 a.m.): The incidence of injury and death in theworkplace is a shameful record, with statistics in ...
Speech byMrs D. PRATTMEMBER FOR NANANGOHansard 29 October 2003PRIMARY INDUSTRIES AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMrs PRATT (Nanango—Ind) (9.54 p.m.): I rise tonight to speak to the Primary Industries andOther Legislation Amendment Bill 2003. At the outset ...
Speech byMrs D. PRATTMEMBER FOR NANANGOHansard 12 November 2003EDUCATION AND OTHER LEGISLATION [STUDENT PROTECTION] AMENDMENT BILLMrs PRATT (Nanango—Ind) (3.19 p.m.): It gives me great pleasure to rise to speak in supportof the Education and Other Legislation ...
Speech byMrs D. PRATTMEMBER FOR NANANGOHansard 12 November 2003EDUCATION [GENERAL PROVISIONS] AMENDMENT BILLMrs PRATT (Nanango—Ind) (9.50 p.m.): I rise to wholeheartedly support the Education(General Provisions) Amendment Bill 2003. In doing so, I recognise ...
Speech byMrs D. PRATTMEMBER FOR NANANGOHansard 28 October 2003ABORIGINAL CULTURAL HERITAGE BILL; TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER CULTURAL HERITAGE BILLMrs PRATT (Nanango—Ind) (10.07 p.m.): I rise to speak to the Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Bill2003 and Torres Strait ...
Speech byMrs D. PRATTMEMBER FOR NANANGOHansard 28 October 2003PUBLIC HEALTH [INFECTION CONTROL FOR PERSONAL APPEARANCE SERVICES] BILLMrs PRATT (Nanango—Ind) (11.50 p.m.): I rise to speak to the Public Health (Infection Controlfor Personal Appearance Services) ...
Speech byMrs D. PRATTMEMBER FOR NANANGOHansard 28 October 2003ELECTRICAL SAFETY; NON-CONFORMING PETITIONMrs PRATT (Nanango—Ind) (12.13 a.m.): I would like to table a non-conforming petitiontonight. It is about the Electrical Safety Act 2002 and the Electrical ...
Speech byMrs D. PRATTMEMBER FOR NANANGOHansard 29 October 2003APPROPRIATION BILL [No. 2]; APPROPRIATION [PARLIAMENT] BILL [No. 2] Mrs PRATT (Nanango—Ind) (3.46 p.m.): In rising to speak to the appropriation bills today, Ihave to say overall that I am ...
Speech byMrs D. PRATTMEMBER FOR NANANGOHansard 25 November 2003AGRICULTURAL PLANNING SYSTEMMrs PRATT (Nanango—Ind) (10.23 a.m.): The latest volley to be fired against rural industries isknown as the agricultural planning system, a draft proposal of which is ...
Speech byMrs D. PRATTMEMBER FOR NANANGOHansard 26 November 2003TOURISM, RACING AND FAIR TRADING [MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS] BILLMrs PRATT (Nanango—Ind) (12.42 p.m.): I rise to support this Tourism, Racing and Fair Trading(Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2003. I ...
Speech byMrs D. PRATTMEMBER FOR NANANGOHansard 26 November 2003ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLENVIRONMENTAL LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMrs PRATT (Nanango—Ind) (9.19 p.m.): I rise to participate in the cognate debate on theEnvironmental ...
Speech byMrs D. PRATTMEMBER FOR NANANGOHansard 15 October 2003HEALTH LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMrs PRATT (Nanango—Ind) (12.42 p.m.): I rise to speak to the Health Legislation AmendmentBill 2003. This bill amends 11 acts; namely, the Chiropractors Registration ...
Speech byMrs D. PRATTMEMBER FOR NANANGOHansard 15 October 2003WATER SUPPLYMrs PRATT (Nanango—Ind) (6.44 p.m.): There is no doubt in anyone's mind that the supplyand maintaining of constant clean water to the people of Queensland is the most important issue ...
Speech byMrs D. PRATTMEMBER FOR NANANGOHansard 15 October 2003BOOROOBIN SUDBURY STATE SCHOOLMrs PRATT (Nanango—Ind) (12.14 a.m.): I rise tonight to speak on behalf of the BooroobinSudbury School, a centre of learning. This school, the parents and students and ...
Speech byDON LIVINGSTONEMEMBER FOR IPSWICH WESTHansard 7 October 2003COMMONWEALTH-STATE HOUSING AGREEMENTMr LIVINGSTONE (Ipswich West—ALP) (11.45 a.m.): While the Beattie government haslifted spending on housing assistance from around $330 million to $528 ...
Speech byDON LIVINGSTONEMEMBER FOR IPSWICH WESTHansard 9 October 2003MINDEN STATE SCHOOL, 125TH ANNIVERSARYMr LIVINGSTONE (Ipswich West—ALP) (7.17 p.m.): On Saturday, 27 September MindenState School celebrated 125 years of history. Many thousands of students ...
Speech byDON LIVINGSTONEMEMBER FOR IPSWICH WESTHansard 15 October 2003WATER SUPPLYMr LIVINGSTONE (Ipswich West—ALP) (6.20 p.m.): I rise to second the amendmentmoved by the minister. I know from dealing with the member for Lockyer over a period that he isquite ...
Speech byDON LIVINGSTONEMEMBER FOR IPSWICH WESTHansard 6 June 2003STATE BUDGET 2003-04Mr LIVINGSTONE (Ipswich West—ALP) (10.47 a.m.): I rise in support of this great Laborbudget. This is a budget for all of Queensland. It is a very good budget for Ipswich and ...
Speech byDON LIVINGSTONEMEMBER FOR IPSWICH WESTHansard 11 September 2003PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEEAnnual ReportMr LIVINGSTONE (Ipswich West—ALP) (10.23 a.m.): I lay upon the table of the Housethe Public Works Committee annual report for 2002-03. I would like to ...
Speech byDON LIVINGSTONEMEMBER FOR IPSWICH WESTHansard 7 October 2003PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEEReportMr LIVINGSTONE (Ipswich West—ALP) (10.24 a.m.): I lay upon the table of the Housethe Public Works Committee report No. 82 on the upgrade of the Queensland Police ...
Speech byDON LIVINGSTONEMEMBER FOR IPSWICH WESTHansard 12 March 2003GRANDCHESTER STATE SCHOOLMr LIVINGSTONE (Ipswich West—ALP) (10.49 p.m.): One of the most satisfying aspectsof being a member of parliament is the opportunity to attend functions of ...
Speech byDON LIVINGSTONEMEMBER FOR IPSWICH WESTHansard 29 April 2003IPSWICH DRUG COURT TRIALSMr LIVINGSTONE (Ipswich West—ALP) (11.45 a.m.): On 20 March this year I had anopportunity to attend a session of the Ipswich drug court. I was tremendously impressed ...
Speech byDON LIVINGSTONEMEMBER FOR IPSWICH WESTHansard 1 May 2003SPORTS DRUG TESTING BILLMr LIVINGSTONE (Ipswich West—ALP) (3.38 pm): I rise in support of the Sports DrugTesting Bill 2003, and I commend the new initiatives which will extend the powers of ...
Speech byMrs D. PRATTMEMBER FOR NANANGOHansard 26 November 2003DEPARTMENT OF FAMILIESMrs PRATT (Nanango—Ind) (6.10 p.m.): I rise to address the House on the notice of motionmoved by the member for Gladstone—and I second it—that this House calls on the ...
Speech byMrs D. PRATTMEMBER FOR NANANGOHansard 27 November 2003PARLIAMENTARY AMNESTY GROUPHuman Rights Violations, MyanmarMrs PRATT (Nanango—Ind) (3.13 p.m.): I rise to support the motion that this House joinAmnesty International in its campaign against human ...
Speech byDON LIVINGSTONEMEMBER FOR IPSWICH WESTHansard 25 February 2003QUEENSLAND BUILDING SERVICES AUTHORITY AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENTBILLMr LIVINGSTONE (Ipswich West—ALP) (2.30 p.m.): I rise in support of the QueenslandBuilding Services Authority and ...
Speech byMrs D. PRATTMEMBER FOR NANANGOHansard 13 November 2003FIRST HOME OWNER GRANT AMENDMENT BILLMrs PRATT (Nanango—Ind) (2.26 p.m.): I rise to speak to the First Home Owner GrantAmendment Bill 2003. This is a bill which I can support. This week has been ...
Speech byMrs D. PRATTMEMBER FOR NANANGOHansard 13 November 2003SOUTH EAST QUEENSLAND WATER CORPORATIONMrs PRATT (Nanango—Ind) (7.04 p.m.): Mr John Henry Brockhurst is 94 years of age and haslived at his address for more than 73 years. He has approximately ...
Speech byGARY FENLONMEMBER FOR GREENSLOPESHansard 30 April 2003WORKPLACE HEALTH AND SAFETY AND ANOTHER ACT AMENDMENT BILLMr FENLON (Greenslopes—ALP) (12.31 p.m.): I rise to speak in support of the WorkplaceHealth and Safety and Another Act Amendment Bill. I ...
Speech byGARY FENLONMEMBER FOR GREENSLOPESHansard 13 May 2003WORKERS' COMPENSATION AND REHABILITATION BILLMr FENLON (Greenslopes—ALP) (12.53 a.m.): It is a pleasure to rise this morning to speak insupport of the Workers' Compensation and Rehabilitation Bill ...
Speech byGARY FENLONMEMBER FOR GREENSLOPESHansard 15 May 2003SUGAR INDUSTRY AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL [No. 2]Mr FENLON (Greenslopes—ALP) (5.30 p.m.): I rise to speak in support of the Sugar Industryand Other Legislation Amendment Bill (No. 2) 2003, ...
Speech byGARY FENLONMEMBER FOR GREENSLOPESHansard 28 May 2003WEAPONS [HANDGUNS AND TRAFFICKING] AMENDMENT BILLMr FENLON (Greenslopes—ALP) (2.25 a.m.): Recently, I addressed my local branch of theQueensland War Widows Guild. I know that at this time of the ...
Speech byGEOFF WILSONMEMBER FOR FERNY GROVEHansard 26 February 2003OCCUPANTS [HOME INVASION] PROTECTION BILLMr WILSON (Ferny Grove—ALP) (10.19 p.m.): I rise to forcefully oppose the Occupants (HomeInvasion) Protection Bill 2002. When a member of parliament ...
Speech byGEOFF WILSONMEMBER FOR FERNY GROVEHansard 27 February 2003WEAPONS AND ANOTHER ACT AMENDMENT BILLMr WILSON (Ferny Grove—ALP) (11.52 a.m.): I rise to support the amendments within the billthat provide assistance for weapons licensees to renew licences. ...
Speech byGEOFF WILSONMEMBER FOR FERNY GROVEHansard 11 March 2003PROHIBITION OF HUMAN CLONING BILLREGULATION OF RESEARCH INVOLVING HUMAN EMBRYOS ANDASSISTED REPRODUCTIVE TECHNOLOGY BILLMr WILSON (Ferny Grove—ALP) (12.53 a.m.): This is the most difficult debate ...
Speech byGEOFF WILSONMEMBER FOR FERNY GROVEHansard 1 April 2003FESTIVAL OF NOE-ROOZMr WILSON (Ferny Grove—ALP) (7.04 p.m.): On Saturday, 22 March I was delighted torepresent the Premier, Peter Beattie, at the celebration of the Iranian new year, the Festival ...
Speech byGARY FENLONMEMBER FOR GREENSLOPESHansard 6 June 2003STATE BUDGET 2003-04Mr FENLON (Greenslopes—ALP) (12.16 p.m.): It is a great pleasure to rise to speak in supportof the bills before the House and indeed to compliment this Labor government and this ...
Speech byGARY FENLONMEMBER FOR GREENSLOPESHansard 20 August 2003APPROPRIATION BILLS—ESTIMATES COMMITTEE CMr FENLON (Greenslopes—ALP) (4.07 p.m.): I rise to support the report of EstimatesCommittee C. I commend the three ministers involved and all of their ...
Speech byGARY FENLONMEMBER FOR GREENSLOPESHansard 9 September 2003DRAFT CODE OF CONDUCT FOR ELECTION CANDIDATESMr FENLON (Greenslopes—ALP) (6.40 p.m.): I rise to support the motion moved by thePremier. It must be said that ethical standards are axiomatic in ...
Speech byGARY FENLONMEMBER FOR GREENSLOPESHansard 10 September 2003LIVE CATTLE EXPORTSMr FENLON (Greenslopes—ALP) (11.00 p.m.): I rise to speak about the live cattle export trade.There are two aspects of this particular issue. One relates to the evergrowing ...
Speech byGEOFF WILSONMEMBER FOR FERNY GROVEHansard 3 April 2003CIVIL LIABILITY BILLMr WILSON (Ferny Grove—ALP) (3.24 p.m.): I will not dare say I am going to make a briefcontribution, because it might take 20 minutes! I am pleased to speak in support of this ...
Speech byGEOFF WILSONMEMBER FOR FERNY GROVEHansard 29 April 2003WORKPLACE HEALTH AND SAFETY AND ANOTHER ACT AMENDMENT BILLMr WILSON (Ferny Grove—ALP) (6.30 p.m.): It is my great pleasure to stand tonight in supportof the Workplace Health and Safety and ...
Speech byGARY FENLONMEMBER FOR GREENSLOPESHansard 12 November 2003EDUCATION AND OTHER LEGISLATION [STUDENT PROTECTION] AMENDMENT BILLMr FENLON (Greenslopes—ALP) (4.26 p.m.): I rise to speak in support of the Education andOther Legislation (Student Protection) ...
Speech byGARY FENLONMEMBER FOR GREENSLOPESHansard 26 November 2003ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLENVIRONMENTAL LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr FENLON (Greenslopes—ALP) (5.30 p.m.): I rise to speak in support of the EnvironmentalProtection ...
Speech byGARY FENLONMEMBER FOR GREENSLOPESHansard 16 October 2003GRAMMAR SCHOOLS AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr FENLON (Greenslopes—ALP) (2.51 p.m.): I rise to speak in support of the Grammar Schoolsand Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2003. I want to ...
Speech byGARY FENLONMEMBER FOR GREENSLOPESHansard 28 October 2003PUBLIC HEALTH [INFECTION CONTROL FOR PERSONAL APPEARANCE SERVICES] BILLMr FENLON (Greenslopes—ALP) (12.06 a.m.): I rise to speak in support of the Public Health(Infection Control for Personal ...
Speech byGARY FENLONMEMBER FOR GREENSLOPESHansard 30 October 2003LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr FENLON (Greenslopes—ALP) (5.00 p.m.): I rise to speak in support of the LocalGovernment and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2003. In ...
Speech byGEOFF WILSONMEMBER FOR FERNY GROVEHansard 26 February 2003SEXUAL OFFENCES [PROTECTION OF CHILDREN] AMENDMENT BILLMr WILSON (Ferny Grove—ALP) (3.28 p.m.): It is my pleasure to rise in support of the SexualOffences (Protection of Children) Amendment ...
Speech byGARY FENLONMEMBER FOR GREENSLOPESHansard 1 April 2003CORONERS BILL; CREMATIONS BILLMr FENLON (Greenslopes—ALP) (5.09 p.m.): It is a pleasure to rise to speak in support of theCoroners Bill and the Cremations Bill. In doing so, I am very pleased to ...
Speech byGARY FENLONMEMBER FOR GREENSLOPESHansard 7 October 2003COMMERCIAL AND CONSUMER TRIBUNAL REGULATION 2003Mr FENLON (Greenslopes—ALP) (10.13 p.m.): I rise to speak against the disallowance motionmoved by the member for Callide. In doing so, it must be ...
Speech byHOWARD HOBBSMEMBER FOR WARREGOHansard 5 June 2003STATE BUDGET 2003-04Mr HOBBS (Warrego—NPA) (9.40 p.m.): This is an opportunity for all members of parliament toexpress an opinion on the budget and its impact on their electorate. It is very important ...
Speech byHOWARD HOBBSMEMBER FOR WARREGOHansard 19 August 2003CHEMICAL, BIOLOGICAL AND RADIOLOGICAL EMERGENCY POWERS AMENDMENT BILLMr HOBBS (Warrego—NPA) (4.55 p.m.): I am pleased this afternoon to speak to the Chemical,Biological and Radiological Emergency ...
Speech byHOWARD HOBBSMEMBER FOR WARREGOHansard 21 August 2003APPROPRIATION BILLS—ESTIMATES COMMITTEE EMr HOBBS (Warrego—NPA) (3.21 p.m.): I am pleased to be able to speak to the report ofEstimates Committee E. The previous speaker made some comments about the ...
Speech byHOWARD HOBBSMEMBER FOR WARREGOHansard 21 August 2003APPROPRIATION BILLS—ESTIMATES COMMITTEE GMr HOBBS (Warrego—NPA) (6.01 p.m.): I am pleased to speak today to the report of EstimatesCommittee G. There are a number of issues I would like to canvass ...
Speech byHOWARD HOBBSMEMBER FOR WARREGOHansard 15 October 2003PUBLIC LIABILITY INSURANCEMr HOBBS (Warrego—NPA) (12.01 a.m.): Tonight I want to talk about public liability insurance.It is a big issue. It is in all our communities and it is an issue that we ...
Speech byHOWARD HOBBSMEMBER FOR WARREGOHansard 28 October 2003ABORIGINAL CULTURAL HERITAGE BILL; TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER CULTURAL HERITAGE BILLMr HOBBS (Warrego—NPA) (6.32 p.m.): I am pleased tonight to speak to the AboriginalCultural Heritage Bill 2003. There ...
Speech byHOWARD HOBBSMEMBER FOR WARREGOHansard 29 October 2003APPROPRIATION BILL [No. 2]; APPROPRIATION [PARLIAMENT] BILL [No. 2] Mr HOBBS (Warrego—NPA) (4.24 p.m.): Today I am pleased to talk to this appropriationdebate. There are number of issues that I ...
Speech byHOWARD HOBBSMEMBER FOR WARREGOHansard 29 October 2003PRIMARY INDUSTRIES AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr HOBBS (Warrego—NPA) (8.30 p.m.): I am pleased tonight to speak to the PrimaryIndustries and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2003 and, on ...
Speech byHOWARD HOBBSMEMBER FOR WARREGOHansard 29 October 2003LOCAL GOVERNMENT CAPITAL WORKS PROJECTSMr HOBBS (Warrego—NPA) (11.43 p.m.): I want to talk tonight about the needs of localgovernment and particularly how disappointed I am that the state ...
Speech byHOWARD HOBBSMEMBER FOR WARREGOHansard 30 October 2003AUSTRALIAN CRIME COMMISSION [QUEENSLAND] BILLMr HOBBS (Warrego—NPA) (11.53 a.m.): I am pleased to speak to the Australian CrimeCommission (Queensland) Bill 2003. This bill contains a number of ...
Speech byHOWARD HOBBSMEMBER FOR WARREGOHansard 15 May 2003WESTERN DOWNS SOLUTION GROUPMr HOBBS (Warrego—NPA) (7.14 p.m.): Tonight I want to talk about the Western DownsSolution Group, a group comprising people from the Tara, Chinchilla, Wambo and Murilla ...
Speech byHOWARD HOBBSMEMBER FOR WARREGOHansard 28 May 2003COMMUNITY AMBULANCE COVER BILLMr HOBBS (Warrego—NPA) (3.57 p.m.): I rise to speak to the Community Ambulance Cover Bill2003. At the outset, I say that the members on this side support the ambulance ...
Speech byHOWARD HOBBSMEMBER FOR WARREGOHansard 29 May 2003VEGETATION [APPLICATION FOR CLEARING] BILLMr HOBBS (Warrego—NPA) (3.45 p.m.): Today I am pleased to speak to the Vegetation(Application for Clearing) Bill 2003. I do not really believe that the ...
Speech byHOWARD HOBBSMEMBER FOR WARREGOHansard 4 June 2003GAMING MACHINE AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr HOBBS (Warrego—NPA) (9.44 p.m.): I am pleased tonight to be able to speak to theGaming Machine and Other Legislation Amendment Bill. This bill has ...
Speech byHOWARD HOBBSMEMBER FOR WARREGOHansard 10 September 2003TRANSPORTMr HOBBS (Warrego—NPA) (6.48 p.m.): This evening I wish to put a bit of perspective on thedebate in relation to local government. I am disappointed that from the government side we ...
Speech byHOWARD HOBBSMEMBER FOR WARREGOHansard 11 September 2003BUILDING AMENDMENT BILLSecond ReadingResumed from 19 August (see p. 2929).Mr HOBBS (Warrego—NPA) (12.51 p.m.): It is my pleasure today to rise to speak to theBuilding Amendment Bill, which deals ...
Speech byHOWARD HOBBSMEMBER FOR WARREGOHansard 11 September 2003PASTORAL WORKERS' ACCOMMODATION AMENDMENT BILLSecond ReadingResumed from 1 April (see p. 1032) Mr HOBBS (Warrego—NPA) (4.00 p.m.): I am pleased to rise to speak to the Pastoral ...
Speech byHOWARD HOBBSMEMBER FOR WARREGOHansard 11 September 2003BRISBANE CITY COUNCIL, FLOOD REPORTMr HOBBS (Warrego—NPA) (7.21 p.m.): Tonight I want to talk about the Brisbane City Councilflood report and issues surrounding that. In June 2003 details were ...
Speech byHOWARD HOBBSMEMBER FOR WARREGOHansard 8 October 2003YOUTH PARTICIPATION IN EDUCATION AND TRAINING BILL; TRAINING REFORM BILLMr HOBBS (Warrego—NPA) (4.42 p.m.): I am pleased to speak to the Youth Participation inEducation and Training Bill. I note ...
Speech byHOWARD HOBBSMEMBER FOR WARREGOHansard 9 October 2003INTEGRATED PLANNING AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLSecond ReadingResumed from 4 June (see p. 2554). Mr HOBBS (Warrego—NPA) (6.27 p.m.): This afternoon I am pleased to talk to the ...
Speech byHOWARD HOBBSMEMBER FOR WARREGOHansard 9 October 2003FUEL PRICESMr HOBBS (Warrego—NPA) (7.07 p.m.): One issue that annoys people who live away from thesouth-east corner of Queensland is the price variation of fuel. The worst example of a system ...
Speech byHOWARD HOBBSMEMBER FOR WARREGOHansard 14 October 2003RURAL HEALTH SERVICESMr HOBBS (Warrego—NPA) (10.55 p.m.): I would like to provide the parliament with an updateon some health issues in my electorate of Warrego. Public liability insurance for ...
Speech byHOWARD HOBBSMEMBER FOR WARREGOHansard 15 October 2003HEALTH LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr HOBBS (Warrego—NPA) (5.23 p.m.): I am pleased to be able to speak to the HealthLegislation Amendment Bill. The bill before the House makes changes to a number of ...
Speech byHOWARD HOBBSMEMBER FOR WARREGOHansard 15 October 2003TRANSPORT OPERATIONS [ROAD USE MANAGEMENT] AND ANOTHER ACT AMENDMENT BILLMr HOBBS (Warrego—NPA) (11.13 p.m.): Tonight I am pleased to rise to speak to theTransport Operations (Road Use Management) ...
Speech byHOWARD HOBBSMEMBER FOR WARREGOHansard 15 May 2003SUGAR INDUSTRY AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL [No. 2]Mr HOBBS (Warrego—NPA) (6.04 p.m.): The government really has not had sufficientconsultation with the industry in formulating this bill. If ...
Speech byHOWARD HOBBSMEMBER FOR WARREGOHansard 9 September 2003LAND CLEARING; MR R. WHITEMr HOBBS (Warrego—NPA) (12.13 p.m.): On 26 November 2002 I reported to the House onthe way this government does business with farmers in Queensland, and I referred to ...
Speech byJEFF SEENEYMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard 20 August 2003APPROPRIATION BILLS—ESTIMATES COMMITTEE CMr SEENEY (Callide—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (4.28 p.m.): I am pleased to beable to make a contribution to this consideration of the report of ...
Speech byJEFF SEENEYMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard 20 August 2003PRE-ELECTION BUDGET HONESTY BILLMr SEENEY (Callide—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (8.56 p.m.): I rise to speak insupport of the bill before the House that was introduced by the Leader of the ...
Speech byJEFF SEENEYMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard 21 August 2003APPROPRIATION BILLS—ESTIMATES COMMITTEE EMr SEENEY (Callide—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (3.51 p.m.): Over the past twodays, much has been said in the debate on the estimates reports in ...
Speech byJEFF SEENEYMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard 9 September 2003IRVINEBANK STATE TREATMENT WORKS REPEAL BILLSecond ReadingResumed from 19 August 2003 (see p. 2932).Mr SEENEY (Callide—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (4.05 p.m.): I rise to speak to ...
Speech byJEFF SEENEYMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard 10 September 2003MINERAL RESOURCES AND ANOTHER ACT AMENDMENT BILLSecond ReadingResumed from 19 August (see p. 2930). Mr SEENEY (Callide—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (4.12 p.m.): I rise to make ashort ...
Speech byJEFF SEENEYMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard 7 October 2003COMMERCIAL AND CONSUMER TRIBUNAL REGULATION 2003Disallowance of Statutory InstrumentMr SEENEY (Callide—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition (9.47 p.m.): I move—That the Commercial and Consumer ...
Speech byJEFF SEENEYMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard 7 October 2003RECORDING OF EVIDENCE AMENDMENT REGULATION [No.1] 2003Mr SEENEY (Callide—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (10.44 p.m.): I rise to second thedisallowance motion moved by the Leader of the ...
Speech byJEFF SEENEYMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard 28 October 2003ABORIGINAL CULTURAL HERITAGE BILL; TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER CULTURAL HERITAGE BILLMr SEENEY (Callide—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (5.40 p.m.): I rise to participate inthe debate on the ...
Speech byJEFF SEENEYMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard 15 October 2003WATER LICENCE TAXMr SEENEY (Callide—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (12.08 a.m.): Once again todaywe have seen the absolute hypocrisy of the members of the Beattie Labor government in this ...
Speech byJEFF SEENEYMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard 16 October 2003SURVEYORS BILL; SURVEY AND MAPPING INFRASTRUCTURE BILLMr SEENEY (Callide—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (11.53 a.m.): I am pleased tomake a contribution to this consideration of the ...
Speech byJEFF SEENEYMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard 16 October 2003SECOND-HAND DEALERS AND PAWNBROKERS BILLMr SEENEY (Callide—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (3.21 p.m.): I am pleased to beable to make a short contribution to the consideration in this ...
Speech byJEFF SEENEYMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard 16 October 2003MANUFACTURED HOMES (RESIDENTIAL PARKS) BILLMr SEENEY (Callide—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (4.07 p.m.): It is my pleasure tomake a contribution to the debate on the Manufactured Homes ...
Speech byJEFF SEENEYMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard 9 September 2003DRAFT CODE OF CONDUCT FOR ELECTION CANDIDATESMr SEENEY (Callide—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (6.06 p.m.): I rise to support theamendment that was moved by the Leader of the Opposition, ...
Speech byJEFF SEENEYMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard 10 September 2003PRIVATE PROPERTY PROTECTION BILLSecond ReadingMr SEENEY (Callide—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (10.23 a.m.): I move—That the bill be now read a second time.This bill is the first of two ...
Speech byJEFF SEENEYMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard 10 September 2003LAND ACQUISITION AMENDMENT BILLSecond ReadingMr SEENEY (Callide—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (10.27 a.m.): I move—That the bill be now read a second time.This is the second bill that ...
Speech byJEFF SEENEYMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard 11 November 2003Ms P. HANSON; Mr D. ETTRIDGEMr SEENEY (Callide—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (3.57 p.m.): I rise to support theamendment moved by the Leader of the Opposition and the member for Southern ...
Speech byJEFF SEENEYMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard 13 November 2003DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCESMr SEENEY (Callide—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (7.21 p.m.): Like the FamiliesDepartment and the Justice Department, the Department of Natural Resources ...
Speech byJEFF SEENEYMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard 14 October 2003ARTS LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr SEENEY (Callide—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (5.37 p.m.): I am pleased to beable to make a contribution to this debate this afternoon on the Arts ...
Speech byJEFF SEENEYMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard 8 October 2003VAGRANTS, GAMING AND OTHER OFFENCES [FLAG PROTECTION] AMENDMENT BILLMr SEENEY (Callide—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (9.45 p.m.): I rise on behalf ofthe opposition to participate in debate ...
Speech byJEFF SEENEYMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard 9 October 2003DENTAL SERVICES, CALLIDE ELECTORATEMr SEENEY (Callide—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (7.13 p.m.): Tonight I want tobring to the attention of this parliament a totally unacceptable situation ...
Speech byJEFF SEENEYMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard 29 October 2003SESSIONAL ORDERS, WHISTLEBLOWERS Mr SEENEY (Callide—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (6.20 p.m.): I rise to support themotion that was moved by the Leader of the Opposition that this ...
Speech byJO-ANN MILLERMEMBER FOR BUNDAMBAHansard 28 May 2003WEAPONS [HANDGUNS AND TRAFFICKING] AMENDMENT BILLMrs MILLER (Bundamba—ALP) (12.27 a.m.): The Weapons (Handguns and Trafficking)Amendment Bill 2003 seeks to further protect the community from ...
Speech byJO-ANN MILLERMEMBER FOR BUNDAMBAHansard 5 June 2003STATE BUDGET 2003-04Mrs MILLER (Bundamba—ALP) (10.02 p.m.): I am privileged to be able to represent thepeople of the Bundamba electorate in this chamber. The people I represent are true ...
Speech byJO-ANN MILLERMEMBER FOR BUNDAMBAHansard 19 August 2003CHEMICAL, BIOLOGICAL AND RADIOLOGICAL EMERGENCY POWERS AMENDMENT BILLMrs MILLER (Bundamba—ALP) (6.11 p.m.): Our great state needs to be prepared to deal withpotential acts of terrorism and other ...
Speech byJO-ANN MILLERMEMBER FOR BUNDAMBAHansard 20 August 2003APPROPRIATION BILLS—ESTIMATES COMMITTEE AMrs MILLER (Bundamba—ALP) (12.46 p.m.): I am pleased to have the opportunity to speakbriefly today to the budget estimates, particularly as they affect the ...
Speech byJO-ANN MILLERMEMBER FOR BUNDAMBAHansard 10 September 2003MINERAL RESOURCES AND ANOTHER ACT AMENDMENT BILLMrs MILLER (Bundamba—ALP) (4.35 p.m.): I rise to speak on the Mineral Resources andAnother Act Amendment Bill 2003. As everyone in this House ...
Speech byJO-ANN MILLERMEMBER FOR BUNDAMBAHansard 11 September 2003HOUSING BILLMrs MILLER (Bundamba—ALP) (11.45 a.m.): I rise to support the Housing Bill 2003. The billhas two key objectives: to improve access of Queenslanders to safe, secure, appropriate ...
Speech byJO-ANN MILLERMEMBER FOR BUNDAMBAHansard 11 September 2003PASTORAL WORKERS' ACCOMMODATION AMENDMENT BILLMrs MILLER (Bundamba—ALP) (4.10 p.m.): I welcome the opportunity to speak on thePastoral Workers' Accommodation Amendment Bill 2003. I would like ...
Speech byJO-ANN MILLERMEMBER FOR BUNDAMBAHansard 8 October 2003YOUTH PARTICIPATION IN EDUCATION AND TRAINING BILL; TRAINING REFORM BILLMrs MILLER (Bundamba—ALP) (2.38 p.m.): In rising to support the Youth Participation inEducation and Training Bill 2003, I ...
Speech byJO-ANN MILLERMEMBER FOR BUNDAMBAHansard 14 October 2003POLICE SERVICE ADMINISTRATION [ALCOHOL AND DRUG TESTING] AMENDMENT BILLMrs MILLER (Bundamba—ALP) (10.11 p.m.): I wish to support the Police ServiceAdministration (Alcohol and Drug Testing) ...
Speech byJO-ANN MILLERMEMBER FOR BUNDAMBAHansard 12 November 2003EDUCATION AND OTHER LEGISLATION [STUDENT PROTECTION] AMENDMENT BILLMrs MILLER (Bundamba—ALP) (3.14 p.m.): I have pleasure in rising to support the Educationand Other Legislation (Student ...
Speech byJO-ANN MILLERMEMBER FOR BUNDAMBAHansard 12 November 2003EDUCATION [GENERAL PROVISIONS] AMENDMENT BILLMrs MILLER (Bundamba—ALP) (5.49 p.m.): May I say to the member for Beaudesert what aringing endorsement of our wonderful facilities programs that ...
Speech byJO-ANN MILLERMEMBER FOR BUNDAMBAHansard 13 November 2003DISASTER MANAGEMENT BILLMrs MILLER (Bundamba—ALP) (3.24 p.m.): I rise to speak in support of the bill. In just a fewshort years the concept that Australia is immune from terrorist attacks has ...
Speech byMrs J. SHELDONMEMBER FOR CALOUNDRAHansard 13 March 2003HEALTH SERVICES, SUNSHINE COASTMrs SHELDON (Caloundra—Lib) (10.26 a.m.): I again bring to the attention of the House thelack of medical services on the Sunshine Coast. During the last sitting ...
Speech byMrs J. SHELDONMEMBER FOR CALOUNDRAHansard 25 March 2003PUBLIC LIABILITY INSURANCEMrs SHELDON (Caloundra—Lib) (11.50 a.m.): I raise an issue still confronting many communitygroups, that is, public liability insurance. This problem has not gone away. ...
Speech byMrs J. SHELDONMEMBER FOR CALOUNDRAHansard 25 March 2003PARLIAMENT OF QUEENSLAND AMENDMENT BILLMrs SHELDON (Caloundra—Lib) (2.51 p.m.): This bill retitles part 3 of the act 'Parliamentarypapers' as 'Parliamentary records' and replaces current sections ...
Speech byJO-ANN MILLERMEMBER FOR BUNDAMBAHansard 14 May 2003QUEENSLAND HERITAGE AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMrs MILLER (Bundamba—ALP) (11.20 p.m.): I rise to support the Queensland Heritage andOther Legislation Amendment Bill 2003. Queensland has a ...
Speech byJO-ANN MILLERMEMBER FOR BUNDAMBAHansard 15 May 2003RIVIERA CARAVAN PARKMrs MILLER (Bundamba—ALP) (7.11 p.m.): Recently tenants in the Riviera Caravan Park atGoodna were advised that the caravan park would be closing effective 19 June 2003. The ...
Speech byJO-ANN MILLERMEMBER FOR BUNDAMBAHansard 27 May 2003COMMUNITY AMBULANCE COVER BILLMrs MILLER (Bundamba—ALP) (12.43 a.m.): What a hard act to follow, especially at this earlyhour of the morning. I rise in support of the Community Ambulance Cover Bill. ...
Speech byMrs J. SHELDONMEMBER FOR CALOUNDRAHansard 25 February 2003QUEENSLAND BUILDING SERVICES AUTHORITY AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMrs SHELDON (Caloundra—Lib) (3.40 p.m.): Up and down the length and breadth ofQueensland, people have been waiting ...
Speech byMrs J. SHELDONMEMBER FOR CALOUNDRAHansard 26 February 2003DENTAL SERVICESMrs SHELDON (Caloundra—Lib) (10.24 a.m.): I rise to bring to the attention of the House thecontinuing deplorable situation in dental services on the Sunshine Coast. This letter ...
Speech byMrs J. SHELDONMEMBER FOR CALOUNDRAHansard 11 March 2003GENDER EQUALITYMrs SHELDON (Caloundra—Lib) (12.19 p.m.): The advent of International Women's Dayhighlights the vital role women play in society. Further, it provides a focus that many women ...
Speech byMrs J. SHELDONMEMBER FOR CALOUNDRAHansard 11 March 2003APPOINTMENT OF GOVERNOR OF QUEENSLANDMs Quentin Bryce AOMrs SHELDON (Caloundra—Lib) (3.28 p.m.): I rise to take part in this debate today as I haveknown Quentin Bryce and her husband, Michael, ...
Speech byMrs J. SHELDONMEMBER FOR CALOUNDRAHansard 12 March 2003QUEENSLAND HEALTHMrs SHELDON (Caloundra—Lib) (6.32 p.m.): I wonder what this government would do if it didnot have the federal government to blame, because so far in the five years that the Labor ...
Speech byJO-ANN MILLERMEMBER FOR BUNDAMBAHansard 16 October 2003GRAMMAR SCHOOLS AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMrs MILLER (Bundamba—ALP) (2.46 p.m.): It is a pleasure to rise in support of the GrammarSchools and Other Legislation Amendment Bill currently ...
Speech byJO-ANN MILLERMEMBER FOR BUNDAMBAHansard 30 October 2003JACARANDA FESTIVALMrs MILLER (Bundamba—ALP) (7.07 p.m.): Last weekend the Jacaranda Festival was in fullswing in Goodna in my electorate. It is a celebration of our multicultural diversity and a ...
Speech byJO-ANN MILLERMEMBER FOR BUNDAMBAHansard 13 November 2003POLICE POWERS AND RESPONSIBILITIES AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMrs MILLER (Bundamba—ALP) (6.54 p.m.): I rise to support the Police Powers andResponsibilities and Other Legislation ...
Speech byJO-ANN MILLERMEMBER FOR BUNDAMBAHansard 26 November 2003ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLENVIRONMENTAL LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMrs MILLER (Bundamba—ALP) (5.04 p.m.): I rise to support the Environmental ProtectionLegislation ...
Speech byBONNY BARRYMEMBER FOR ASPLEYHansard 14 October 2003ARTS LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMs BARRY (Aspley—ALP) (4.19 p.m.): It gives me great pleasure to support the Arts LegislationAmendment Bill 2003. The objective of the bill is to implement the ...
Speech byBONNY BARRYMEMBER FOR ASPLEYHansard 15 October 2003HEALTH LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMs BARRY (Aspley—ALP) (12.06 p.m.): It gives me great pleasure to rise to support the HealthLegislation Amendment Bill 2003, which requires the minister to once again ...
Speech byBONNY BARRYMEMBER FOR ASPLEYHansard 28 October 2003ASPLEY ELECTORATEMs BARRY (Aspley—ALP) (12.05 p.m.): I am once again undertaking a round of mobile officesin the electorate of Aspley. Once again, the people I talk to identify the issues of utmost ...
Speech byBONNY BARRYMEMBER FOR ASPLEYHansard 28 October 2003PUBLIC HEALTH [INFECTION CONTROL FOR PERSONAL APPEARANCE SERVICES] BILLMs BARRY (Aspley—ALP) (11.25 p.m.): It is my pleasure to rise to support the Public Health(Infection Control for Personal ...
Speech byCAROLYN MALEMEMBER FOR GLASS HOUSEHansard 28 May 2003WEAPONS [HANDGUNS AND TRAFFICKING] AMENDMENT BILLMs MALE (Glass House—ALP) (1.05 a.m.): I rise in support of the Weapons (Handguns andTrafficking) Amendment Bill 2003 as a person who grew up with ...
Speech byCAROLYN MALEMEMBER FOR GLASS HOUSEHansard 3 June 2003MalenyMs MALE (Glass House—ALP) (11.56 a.m.): This morning I rise to put on record the issuesfacing the township of Maleny. It is a difficult time for Maleny as it struggles to retain its rural ...
Speech byCAROLYN MALEMEMBER FOR GLASS HOUSEHansard 4 June 2003GAMING MACHINE AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMs MALE (Glass House—ALP) (9.42 p.m.): I rise in the support of the Gaming Machine andOther Legislation Amendment Bill. It is sensible and ...
Speech byCAROLYN MALEMEMBER FOR GLASS HOUSEHansard 5 June 2003STATE BUDGET 2003-04Ms MALE (Glass House—ALP) (4.35 p.m.): Once again it is a pleasure to rise and speak to anappropriation bill that gets the balance right. The Treasurer has produced a budget ...
Speech byCAROLYN MALEMEMBER FOR GLASS HOUSEHansard 11 March 2003PROHIBITION OF HUMAN CLONING BILLREGULATION OF RESEARCH INVOLVING HUMAN EMBRYOS ANDASSISTED REPRODUCTIVE TECHNOLOGY BILLMs MALE (Glass House—ALP) (12.38 a.m.): I rise in support of the ...
Speech byCAROLYN MALEMEMBER FOR GLASS HOUSEHansard 13 March 2003NATURAL RESOURCES AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMs MALE (Glass House—ALP) (4.00 p.m.): It is with great pleasure that I rise in support of theNatural Resources and Other Legislation ...
Speech byCAROLYN MALEMEMBER FOR GLASS HOUSEHansard 26 March 2003CALOUNDRA HINTERLAND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATIONMs MALE (Glass House—ALP) (11.58 p.m.): I rise to speak about the caring communityworkers, both paid and voluntary, who are working in the ...
Speech byCAROLYN MALEMEMBER FOR GLASS HOUSEHansard 3 April 2003CIVIL LIABILITY BILLMs MALE (Glass House—ALP) (3.45 p.m.): I rise in support of the Civil Liability Bill 2003because it is sensible, balanced legislation. All members in this House have been ...
Speech byCAROLYN MALEMEMBER FOR GLASS HOUSEHansard 30 April 2003PUBLIC LIABILITY INSURANCEMs MALE (Glass House—ALP) (12.20 a.m.): The problems that community groups are facingbecause of their inability to obtain affordable public liability insurance have been ...
Speech byCAROLYN MALEMEMBER FOR GLASS HOUSEHansard 14 May 2003QUEENSLAND HERITAGE AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMs MALE (Glass House—ALP) (11.11 p.m.): I rise to support the Queensland Heritage andOther Legislation Amendment Bill 2003. When the ...
Speech byBONNY BARRYMEMBER FOR ASPLEYHansard 11 November 2003MRS S. JANISZEWSKIMs BARRY (Aspley—ALP) (11.57 a.m.): What is three years of the life of a young woman worthin compensation for being transported from her country of birth in Poland at the time of ...
Speech byBONNY BARRYMEMBER FOR ASPLEYHansard 12 November 2003EDUCATION [GENERAL PROVISIONS] AMENDMENT BILLMs BARRY (Aspley—ALP) (9.37 p.m.): I rise to support the Education (General Provisions)Amendment Bill. The object of the bill, as the minister indicated ...
Speech byBONNY BARRYMEMBER FOR ASPLEYHansard 25 November 2003NURSING HOME BEDSMs BARRY (Aspley—ALP) (6.53 p.m.): It is with a degree of certainty and a measure of realconcern that I am prepared to tell the House today that the current available vacancies for ...
Speech byBONNY BARRYMEMBER FOR ASPLEYHansard 11 September 2003MS L. M. DOHERTY, YOUTH PARLIAMENTARIAN; HEALTH CAREMs BARRY (Aspley—ALP) (7.30 p.m.): Tonight I would like to report to the House the workundertaken by the 2003 Aspley electorate youth ...
Speech byBONNY BARRYMEMBER FOR ASPLEYHansard 8 October 2003YOUTH PARTICIPATION IN EDUCATION AND TRAINING BILL; TRAINING REFORM BILLMs BARRY (Aspley—ALP) (3.19 p.m.): I rise to support the Youth Participation in Education andTraining Bill and the Training ...
Speech byBONNY BARRYMEMBER FOR ASPLEYHansard 9 October 2003QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICEMs BARRY (Aspley—ALP) (10.25 a.m.): Last week it was particularly heartening to seeQueenslanders displaying their thoughts and wishes for our police on National Police ...
Speech byCAROLYN MALEMEMBER FOR GLASS HOUSEHansard 5 June 2003MALENYMs MALE (Glass House—ALP) (12.54 a.m.): Tonight I rise to talk about some of the greatthings happening in Maleny. Earlier this week I spoke about the issues that the Maleny community ...
Speech byCAROLYN MALEMEMBER FOR GLASS HOUSEHansard 19 August 2003CHEMICAL, BIOLOGICAL AND RADIOLOGICAL EMERGENCY POWERS AMENDMENT BILLMs MALE (Glass House—ALP) (5.02 p.m.): I rise to support the Chemical, Biological andRadiological Emergency Powers Amendment ...
Speech byCAROLYN MALEMEMBER FOR GLASS HOUSEHansard 26 February 2003SEXUAL OFFENCES [PROTECTION OF CHILDREN] AMENDMENT BILLMs MALE (Glass House—ALP) (12.06 p.m.): I rise to support the Sexual Offences (Protection ofChildren) Amendment Bill 2002. I am sure all ...
Speech byCAROLYN MALEMEMBER FOR GLASS HOUSEHansard 27 March 2003CORONERS BILL; CREMATIONS BILLMs MALE (Glass House—ALP) (6.46 p.m.): I rise in support of the Coroners Bill and theCremations Bill. Both these bills represent sensible and practical legislation. ...
Speech byCHRIS CUMMINSMEMBER FOR KAWANAHansard 6 June 2003STATE BUDGET 2003-04Mr CUMMINS (Kawana—ALP) (3.19 p.m.): Queensland is the Smart State. This Queenslandstate budget is continuing our government's push to ensure that we are the Smart State. People ...
Speech byCHRIS CUMMINSMEMBER FOR KAWANAHansard 20 August 2003APPROPRIATION BILLS—ESTIMATES COMMITTEE CMr CUMMINS (Kawana—ALP) (3.57 p.m.): I was very proud to have the opportunity to chairEstimates Committee C. This committee examined expenditure in the ...
Speech byCHRIS CUMMINSMEMBER FOR KAWANAHansard 20 August 2003PRE-ELECTION BUDGET HONESTY BILLMr CUMMINS (Kawana—ALP) (9.07 p.m.): I rise tonight to speak against the bill before usintroduced by the Leader of the Opposition. While we probably all agree that ...
Speech byCHRIS CUMMINSMEMBER FOR KAWANAHansard 14 October 2003CALOUNDRA CITY COUNCILMr CUMMINS (Kawana—ALP) (11.05 p.m.): I would like to bring to the attention of the Houseand all members present tonight the fact that it would be amazing that some would hear ...
Speech byCHRIS CUMMINSMEMBER FOR KAWANAHansard 15 October 2003HEALTH LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr CUMMINS (Kawana—ALP) (3.19 p.m.): The Health Legislation Amendment Bill before usremoves from the Dental Practitioners Registration Regulation 2001 the ...
Speech byCHRIS CUMMINSMEMBER FOR KAWANAHansard 16 October 2003MANUFACTURED HOMES [RESIDENTIAL PARKS] BILLMr CUMMINS (Kawana—ALP) (4.45 p.m.): One of the major failings of the Mobile Homes Act1989 was that it did not require the agreement between the park ...
Speech byCHRIS CUMMINSMEMBER FOR KAWANAHansard 29 October 2003APPROPRIATION BILL [No. 2]; APPROPRIATION [PARLIAMENT] BILL [No. 2] Mr CUMMINS (Kawana—ALP) (2.54 p.m.): I rise to speak on the Appropriation Parliament Bill(No. 2) for 2003. It is no secret that ...
Speech byCHRIS CUMMINSMEMBER FOR KAWANAHansard 11 September 2003PASTORAL WORKERS' ACCOMMODATION AMENDMENT BILLMr CUMMINS (Kawana—ALP) (4.43 p.m.): I am pleased to speak to the Pastoral Workers'Accommodation Amendment Bill 2003. The objective of the bill is to ...
Speech byCHRIS CUMMINSMEMBER FOR KAWANAHansard 11 September 2003HIGHER EDUCATION [GENERAL PROVISIONS] BILLMr CUMMINS (Kawana—ALP) (6.23 p.m.): In rising to speak on the Higher Education (GeneralProvisions) Bill, I want to touch on the overseas higher ...
Speech byCHRIS CUMMINSMEMBER FOR KAWANAHansard 07 October 2003SUNSHINE COAST HEALTH SERVICES FOUNDATIONMr CUMMINS (Kawana—ALP) (12.25 p.m.): Cancer is a word that can cause universal fear andin time impacts on all of us in some way. For some it is a personal ...
Speech byCHRIS CUMMINSMEMBER FOR KAWANAHansard 30 October 2003LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr CUMMINS (Kawana—ALP) (4.45 p.m.): The Local Government and Other LegislationAmendment Bill will amend the Local Government Act 1993 to give ...
Speech byCHRIS CUMMINSMEMBER FOR KAWANAHansard 11 November 2003SUNSHINE COAST ART EXHIBITIONMr CUMMINS (Kawana—ALP) (10.24 a.m.): Recently I had the pleasure of attending theopening night of a brilliant art exhibition by an immensely talented Sunshine Coast ...
Speech byCHRIS CUMMINSMEMBER FOR KAWANAHansard 25 November 2003SUNSHINE COAST ROADWORKSMr CUMMINS (Kawana—ALP) (12.16 p.m.): Sunshine Coast residents deserve praise forshowing patience during the ongoing roadworks that we are experiencing on the Sunshine ...
Speech byCHRIS CUMMINSMEMBER FOR KAWANAHansard 07 October 2003LIQUOR AMENDMENT BILLMr CUMMINS (Kawana—ALP) (4.10 p.m.): I rise to speak to the Liquor Amendment Bill 2003. Iacknowledge that the liquor industry does support this training initiative. This is ...
Speech byCHRIS CUMMINSMEMBER FOR KAWANAHansard 7 October 2003TOURISM SERVICES BILLMr CUMMINS (Kawana—ALP) (5.40 p.m.): I rise to speak on the Tourism Services Bill 2003,which introduces a registration system for inbound tour operators. Like me, the minister ...
Speech byCHRIS CUMMINSMEMBER FOR KAWANAHansard 3 June 2003EDUCATION FACILITIES, SUNSHINE COASTMr CUMMINS (Kawana—ALP) (12.23 p.m.): I rise proudly to speak to the education node whichis fast becoming a happening thing on the Sunshine Coast within my ...
Speech byCHRIS CUMMINSMEMBER FOR KAWANAHansard 4 June 2003FUEL PRICES; PARLIAMENTARY SELECT COMMITTEEMr CUMMINS (Kawana—ALP) (6.24 p.m.): Fuel prices are a continual issue of controversy notjust on the Sunshine Coast but indeed right across Queensland. Our ...
Speech byCHRIS CUMMINSMEMBER FOR KAWANAHansard 28 May 2003COMMUNITY AMBULANCE COVER BILLMr CUMMINS (Kawana—ALP) (12.57 p.m.): For past decades the Queensland AmbulanceService, under various names, has been a very well respected, life-saving emergency service ...
Speech byCHRIS CUMMINSMEMBER FOR KAWANAHansard 9 September 2003RAILWAY WORKSHOPSMr CUMMINS (Kawana—ALP) (11.26 p.m.): I have proudly stated in this House before that in1978 at the age of 15 I began an apprenticeship as an electrical fitter/mechanic in the ...
Speech byCHRIS CUMMINSMEMBER FOR KAWANAHansard 10 September 2003EVIDENCE [PROTECTION OF CHILDREN] AMENDMENT BILLMr CUMMINS (Kawana—ALP) (12.56 p.m.): We all agree that sexual abuse of a child is themost abhorrent of crimes. In my opinion it is unforgivable. ...
Speech byCHRIS CUMMINSMEMBER FOR KAWANAHansard 11 September 2003CHILD PROTECTION [INTERNATIONAL MEASURES] BILLMr CUMMINS (Kawana—ALP) (3.42 p.m.): I am very pleased to be able to speak to the ChildProtection (International Measures) Bill 2003 as this bill ...
Speech byCHRIS CUMMINSMEMBER FOR KAWANAHansard 9 September 2003MARINE PARKS AMENDMENT BILLMr CUMMINS (Kawana—ALP) (3.27 p.m.): I rise to speak to the Marine Parks Amendment Bill2003. Members should be aware that Bluewater was a peculiar case requiring a ...
Speech byMr D. BRISKEYMEMBER FOR CLEVELANDHansard 5 June 2003STATE BUDGET 2003-04Mr BRISKEY (Cleveland—ALP) (9.24 p.m.): It gives me great pleasure to rise to speak inthis budget debate. I would like to congratulate the Treasurer on bringing down an equitable ...
Speech byMr D. BRISKEYMEMBER FOR CLEVELANDHansard 20 August 2003APPROPRIATION BILLS—ESTIMATES COMMITTEE AMr BRISKEY (Cleveland—ALP) (2.35 p.m.): Promoting harmony within our culturallydiverse community has been a strong focus of the Beattie government through ...
Speech byMr D. BRISKEYMEMBER FOR CLEVELANDHansard 9 September 2003YOUTH PARLIAMENTMr BRISKEY (Cleveland—ALP) (10.27 a.m.): As members are aware, the YMCA's YouthParliament program provides young Australians with an insight into government process and ...
Speech byMr D. BRISKEYMEMBER FOR CLEVELANDHansard 13 March 2003NATURAL RESOURCES AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr BRISKEY (Cleveland—ALP) (12.15 p.m.): I also rise to support the Natural Resourcesand Other Legislation Amendment Bill. In supporting it, I ...
Speech byMr D. BRISKEYMEMBER FOR CLEVELANDHansard 25 March 2003PARLIAMENT OF QUEENSLAND AMENDMENT BILLMr BRISKEY (Cleveland—ALP) (2.58 p.m.): It is very pleasing to be able to rise to speakin support of this bill. It is pleasing to hear that all members of ...
Speech byMr D. BRISKEYMEMBER FOR CLEVELANDHansard 26 March 2003HEALTH AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr BRISKEY (Cleveland—ALP) (4.10 p.m.): It is my great pleasure to rise to speak insupport of the Health and Other Legislation Amendment Bill. I welcome ...
Speech byMr D. BRISKEYMEMBER FOR CLEVELANDHansard 27 March 2003HARMONY DAYMr BRISKEY (Cleveland—ALP) (10.21 a.m.): Last Friday was Harmony Day—a day forcelebrating and honouring our differences, identifying the common ground and creatingcompetitive advantage ...
Speech byMr D. BRISKEYMEMBER FOR CLEVELANDHansard 27 March 2003CORONERS BILL; CREMATIONS BILLMr BRISKEY (Cleveland—ALP) (6.16 p.m.): I rise to speak in support of the Coroners Bill2002 and the Cremations Bill 2002. The content of these two pieces of ...
Speech byMr D. BRISKEYMEMBER FOR CLEVELANDHansard 2 April 2003MRS J. LOCHMr BRISKEY (Cleveland—ALP) (10.40 p.m.): Recently I joined the Greek Consul, AlexFreeleagus, the honourable member for Hinchinbrook, Marc Rowell, and Ingham Shire Mayor,Keith Phillips, ...
Speech byMr D. BRISKEYMEMBER FOR CLEVELANDHansard 29 April 2003MR J. GRIFFITHSMr BRISKEY (Cleveland—ALP) (11.41 a.m.): I rise to pay tribute to the passing of JohnGriffiths, better known to his mates as Griffo. Griffo was not only a constituent but also a ...
Speech byMr D. BRISKEYMEMBER FOR CLEVELANDHansard 29 April 2003WORKPLACE HEALTH AND SAFETY AND ANOTHER ACT AMENDMENT BILLMr BRISKEY (Cleveland—ALP) (5.25 p.m.): I rise to speak in support of the WorkplaceHealth and Safety and Another Act Amendment Bill 2002. ...
Speech byMr D. BRISKEYMEMBER FOR CLEVELANDHansard 1 May 2003LAND LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr BRISKEY (Cleveland—ALP) (12.12 p.m.): Let me say how much pleasure it gives meto rise to speak in support of the Land Legislation Amendment Bill 2003. I also note ...
Speech byMr D. BRISKEYMEMBER FOR CLEVELANDHansard 13 May 2003SIR SYDNEY WILLIAMSMr BRISKEY (Cleveland—ALP) (11.45 a.m.): On Thursday I will be representing thePremier at the funeral of a great Queenslander, Sir Sydney Williams OBE, in Cairns. Dr LesleyClark, ...
Speech byMr D. BRISKEYMEMBER FOR CLEVELANDHansard 13 May 2003GOVERNORS [SALARY AND PENSIONS] BILLMr BRISKEY (Cleveland—ALP) (3.13 p.m.): I rise to speak in support of the Governors(Salary and Pensions) Bill 2003. Firstly, I join with other members in ...
Speech byMr D. BRISKEYMEMBER FOR CLEVELANDHansard 13 May 2003SOUTH BANK CORPORATION AND OTHER ACTS AMENDMENT BILLMr BRISKEY (Cleveland—ALP) (3.53 p.m.): I rise to speak in support of the South BankCorporation and Other Acts Amendment Bill 2003. This bill ...
Speech byMr D. BRISKEYMEMBER FOR CLEVELANDHansard 27 May 2003TOWNSVILLE MULTICULTURAL SUPPORT GROUPMr BRISKEY (Cleveland—ALP) (11.40 a.m.): I rise to inform the House of a publicationwhich I think members of this House should be very interested in—that is, a ...
Speech byMr D. BRISKEYMEMBER FOR CLEVELANDHansard 29 May 2003CENTRE FOR MULTICULTURAL AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENTMr BRISKEY (Cleveland—ALP) (7.04 p.m.): I recently joined with the member forKawana, Chris Cummins, when the Premier launched the Centre for ...
Speech byMr D. BRISKEYMEMBER FOR CLEVELANDHansard 9 September 2003DRAFT CODE OF CONDUCT FOR ELECTION CANDIDATESMr BRISKEY (Cleveland—ALP) (6.22 p.m.): It gives me great pleasure to speak in thisdebate to endorse a Draft Code of Conduct for Election ...
Speech byMr D. BRISKEYMEMBER FOR CLEVELANDHansard7 October 2003LIQUOR AMENDMENT BILLMr BRISKEY (Cleveland—ALP) (2.56 p.m.): I rise to speak in support of the LiquorAmendment Bill 2003. Firstly, I acknowledge the work of the Minister for Tourism, Racing and ...
Speech byMr D. BRISKEYMEMBER FOR CLEVELANDHansard 14 October 2003MULTICULTURALISMMr BRISKEY (Cleveland—ALP) (12.23 p.m.): Multiculturalism is a way of managingcultural diversity to provide social and economic benefits for all Queenslanders. The ...
Speech byMr D. BRISKEYMEMBER FOR CLEVELANDHansard 14 October 2003ARTS LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr BRISKEY (Cleveland—ALP) (5.15 p.m.): It gives me great pleasure to rise to speak insupport of the Arts Legislation Amendment Bill 2003. I must confess my ...
Speech byMr D. BRISKEYMEMBER FOR CLEVELANDHansard 14 October 2003INTEGRATED PLANNING AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr BRISKEY (Cleveland—ALP) (3.12 p.m.): I rise to speak in support of the IntegratedPlanning and Other Legislation Amendment Bill (IPOLA) ...
Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 10 September 2003HOUSING BILLMs BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (5.44 p.m.): I am pleased to speak in support of the Housing Bill2003. The Housing Bill provides a great opportunity for the Queensland government to enshrine ...
Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 11 September 2003CHILD PROTECTION [INTERNATIONAL MEASURES] BILLMs BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (3.45 p.m.): I am pleased to join other members to rise to speak insupport of the Child Protection (International Measures) Bill ...
Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 7 October 2003CAIRNS, PUBLIC DRUNKENNESSMs BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (12.17 p.m.): Cairns has long had a problem with intoxication inpublic places, particularly in the CBD. In fact, some time ago, in amusing myself with ...
Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 7 October 2003LIQUOR AMENDMENT BILLMs BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (3.03 p.m.): I am pleased to join other members of the House insupporting the Liquor Amendment Bill 2003, which in its substance is about mandatory training ...
Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 5 June 2003STATE BUDGET 2003-04Ms BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (12.53 p.m.): I am pleased indeed to rise to support the budget. It isan excellent budget. So far as Cairns is concerned, I have to say that it is even better ...
Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 9 September 2003CAIRNS BASE HOSPITALMs BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (12.08 p.m.): I rise to inform members of the House on the progressat Cairns Base Hospital. Members will recall that the Cairns Base Hospital has been ...
Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 9 September 2003MARINE PARKS AMENDMENT BILLMs BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (3.13 p.m.): What equivocation from the other side of the House! Thebottom line is that the opposition supports the bill. What we as a government ...
Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 29 April 2003WORKPLACE HEALTH AND SAFETY AND ANOTHER ACT AMENDMENT BILLMs BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (6.00 p.m.): I am pleased to support the Workplace Health andSafety and Another Act Amendment Bill 2002. As others ...
Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 30 April 2003LAND LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMs BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (4.34 p.m.): I endorse the sentiments of many members of thisHouse, particularly those of the previous speaker, the member for Hervey Bay. I am ...
Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 14 May 2003COMMERCIAL AND CONSUMER TRIBUNAL BILLMs BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (5.30 p.m.): I am pleased to speak to this Commercial and ConsumerTribunal Bill, having had an interest in it from its early development. I ...
Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 7 October 2003TOURISM SERVICES BILLMs BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (6.10 p.m.): I would like to endorse the remarks made by theprevious speaker, the member for Tablelands. We do not always agree in this House, but tonight ...
Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 7 October 2003COMMERCIAL AND CONSUMER TRIBUNAL REGULATION 2003Ms BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (10.17 p.m.): I join the previous speaker in arguing against thisdisallowance motion. I really have tried to understand the ...
Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 8 October 2003YOUTH PARTICIPATION IN EDUCATION AND TRAINING BILL; TRAINING REFORM BILLMs BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (3.47 p.m.): There is no more important responsibility of governmentthan the education of the people and, ...
Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 3 April 2003CIVIL LIABILITY BILLMs BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (11.54 a.m.): I am pleased indeed to support the Civil Liability Billbefore the parliament. There are some comments that I would particularly like to make ...
Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 3 April 2003DRIVESAFEMs BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (7.16 p.m.): This year, the Parliamentary Travelsafe Committee isfocusing on novice driver and rider issues. I would like to draw the attention of the members of theHouse ...
Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 27 May 2003FISHING INDUSTRY, CAIRNSMs BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (12.14 p.m.): I am sorry to inform honourable members that thefishing industry in Cairns is in major strife. The fishing industry is facing the worst crisis ...
Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 4 June 2003GAMING MACHINE AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMs BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (9.10 p.m.): I am pleased indeed to support the Gaming Machineand Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2003 and to pay my compliments ...
Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 10 September 2003EVIDENCE [PROTECTION OF CHILDREN] AMENDMENT BILLMs BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (3.24 p.m.): I am pleased to join other honourable members in thisHouse in supporting the Evidence (Protection of Children) ...
Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 27 March 2003CORONERS BILL; CREMATIONS BILLMs BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (6.35 p.m.): I too am pleased to support the Coroners Bill and theCremations Bill before the House. I wish only to take a few minutes of the House's ...
Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 2 April 2003FEES AND CHARGES, IDENTIFICATION IN BUDGET PAPERSMs BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (6.38 p.m.): I rise to oppose the motion of the member for Nicklin. Itis a motion no doubt with good intentions, as he and other ...
Speech byMrs D. PRATTMEMBER FOR NANANGOHansard 12 March 2003CRIMINAL DEFAMATION AMENDMENT BILLMrs PRATT (Nanango—Ind) (9.29 p.m.): I rise to speak to the Criminal Defamation AmendmentBill 2002, because I believe that it deals with a real problem in our ...
Speech byMrs D. PRATTMEMBER FOR NANANGOHansard 13 March 2003ALCOHOL RELATED DEATHSMrs PRATT (Nanango—Ind) (10.18 a.m.): I received a copy of a letter sent to managers oflicensed premises from Carlton United Breweries promoting a new high-alcohol mix of beer ...
Speech byMrs D. PRATTMEMBER FOR NANANGOHansard 13 March 2003NATURAL RESOURCES AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMrs PRATT (Nanango—Ind) (4.05 p.m.): I rise to speak briefly to the Natural Resources andOther Legislation Bill 2003, which proposes to amend ...
Speech byMrs D. PRATTMEMBER FOR NANANGOHansard 25 March 2003PARLIAMENT OF QUEENSLAND AMENDMENT BILLMrs PRATT (Nanango—Ind) (3.29 p.m.): I rise to address the Parliament of QueenslandAmendment Bill 2003 and recognise that this bill is a necessary part of ...
Speech byMrs D. PRATTMEMBER FOR NANANGOHansard 25 March 2003KILCOY-BEERWAH ROADMrs PRATT (Nanango—Ind) (7.24 p.m.): Recently I attended a meeting held at the Woodfordambulance station which was convened to address the horrendous accident and death toll that ...
Speech byMrs D. PRATTMEMBER FOR NANANGOHansard 26 February 2003SEXUAL OFFENCES [PROTECTION OF CHILDREN] AMENDMENT BILLMrs PRATT (Nanango—Ind) (12.23 p.m.): I rise to address the House on the Sexual Offences(Protection of Children) Amendment Bill 2002. ...
Speech byMrs D. PRATTMEMBER FOR NANANGOHansard 26 February 2003OCCUPANTS [HOME INVASION] PROTECTION BILLMrs PRATT (Nanango—Ind) (10.42 p.m.), in reply: My thanks go to every member whocontributed to the debate. The Attorney-General took great pleasure in ...
Speech byMrs D. PRATTMEMBER FOR NANANGOHansard 26 February 2003DAIRY INDUSTRY Mrs PRATT (Nanango—Ind) (11.06 p.m.): I rise to speak on the introduction of new fees thatwill impact heavily on the dairy industry. It appears that this government has some very ...
Speech byMrs D. PRATTMEMBER FOR NANANGOHansard 5 June 2003STATE BUDGET 2003-04Mrs PRATT (Nanango—Ind) (10.25 p.m.): I rise to address the House on the appropriation bills2003. The impact of these bills will be felt not only by the constituents of the Nanango ...
Speech byMrs D. PRATTMEMBER FOR NANANGOHansard 29 April 2003IPSWICH WOMEN'S HEALTH CENTRE AND SEXUAL ASSAULT SERVICEMrs PRATT (Nanango—Ind) (12.00 p.m.): I bring to the attention of the House the plight of ruralwomen serviced by the Ipswich Women's Health and ...
Speech byMrs D. PRATTMEMBER FOR NANANGOHansard 13 May 2003BURRANDOWAN RACE DAYMrs PRATT (Nanango—Ind) (12.08 p.m.): It is ironic that the Burrandowan area situated in theKingaroy shire has, through no fault of its own, been stripped of an 81-year-old ...
Speech byMrs D. PRATTMEMBER FOR NANANGOHansard 13 May 2003WATER AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMrs PRATT (Nanango—Ind) (8.35 p.m.): I rise to speak to the Water and Other LegislationAmendment Bill which has been put forward by the Beattie government to ...
Speech byMrs D. PRATTMEMBER FOR NANANGOHansard 11 March 2003SUNDAY TRADINGMrs PRATT (Nanango—Ind) (11.50 a.m.): I rise to speak to the House about the government'sSunday trading policy, which was implemented on 4 August 2002. Firstly, I recognise fully ...
Speech byMrs D. PRATTMEMBER FOR NANANGOHansard 11 March 2003PROHIBITION OF HUMAN CLONING BILLREGULATION OF RESEARCH INVOLVING HUMAN EMBRYOS ANDASSISTED REPRODUCTIVE TECHNOLOGY BILLMrs PRATT (Nanango—Ind) (10.00 p.m.): I rise to speak to the Regulation of ...
Speech byMrs D. PRATTMEMBER FOR NANANGOHansard 11 March 2003BUNYA MOUNTAINSMrs PRATT (Nanango—Ind) (2.21 a.m.): I rise to speak on the Bunya Mountains, or SF12 as itis known. The government's decision to classify the area as a national park was in direct ...
Speech byMrs D. PRATTMEMBER FOR NANANGOHansard 2 April 2003BURRANDOWN RACESMrs PRATT (Nanango—Ind) (10.37 p.m.): Queensland Racing administered the kiss of death tothe annual Burrandown races, wiping out a proud tradition that has stood the test of time for ...
Speech byMrs D. PRATTMEMBER FOR NANANGOHansard 3 April 2003CIVIL LIABILITY BILLMrs PRATT (Nanango—Ind) (12.05 p.m.): I rise to address the House on the Civil Liability Bill2003. I, along with every member of this House, have at some time brought concerns to ...
Speech byMrs D. PRATTMEMBER FOR NANANGOHansard 14 May 2003BIRTHS, DEATHS AND MARRIAGES REGISTRATION BILLMrs PRATT (Nanango—Ind) (10.24 p.m.): I rise tonight to speak to the Births, Deaths andMarriages Registration Bill 2003. I note that this bill originated ...
Speech byMrs D. PRATTMEMBER FOR NANANGOHansard 14 May 2003MEDIA OMBUDSMANMrs PRATT (Nanango—Ind) (12.24 a.m.): It appears that the Premier wants to regulate thefreedom of the press and bring in an ombudsman because of, in his words, 'unfair and ...
Speech byMrs D. PRATTMEMBER FOR NANANGOHansard 27 March 2003DUAL DIAGNOSISMrs PRATT (Nanango—Ind) ( 7.01 p.m.): I rise to speak to the House about the substanceabuse condition of dual diagnosis, which is a combination of a serious mental illness and ...
Speech byMrs D. PRATTMEMBER FOR NANANGOHansard 1 April 2003RESOURCE OPERATIONS PLAN, BURNETT BASIN Mrs PRATT (Nanango—Ind) (10.20 a.m.): The Burnett Basin resource operations plan has allthe marks of a plan to limit the growth and productivity of the shires ...
Speech byMrs D. PRATTMEMBER FOR NANANGOHansard 3 April 2003ATTENTION DEFICIT DISORDERMrs PRATT (Nanango—Ind) (7.13 p.m.): Recently, I received a letter from another desperatemum. This mum states that her 14-year-old daughter has ADD and is completely out ...
Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 11 March 2003PROHIBITION OF HUMAN CLONING BILLREGULATION OF RESEARCH INVOLVING HUMAN EMBRYOS ANDASSISTED REPRODUCTIVE TECHNOLOGY BILLMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (11.55 p.m.): Despite the diverse ...
Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 12 March 2003QUEENSLAND HEALTHMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (6.43 p.m.): What a farce—the Health Minister hasmoved an amending motion commending herself! I am surprised that she does not have RSI ...
Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 2 April 2003CRIMINAL CODE [PALLIATIVE CARE] AMENDMENT BILLMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (9.16 p.m.): In rising to speak in this debate, I would liketo state that the issue here is not one of ...
Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 3 April 2003BAYHAVEN NURSING HOMEMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (7.07 p.m.): The Health Minister has quoted the FraserCoast Chronicle's recent highly personal attack against me regarding my criticism ...
Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 6 June 2003STATE BUDGET 2003-04Miss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (12.32 p.m.): Never has so much been spent to achieveso little. This funny money budget—the tale of a typical Labor budget—means that ...
Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 19 August 2003HEALTH FUNDINGMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (12.14 p.m.): It is time for some honesty in the healthdebate which is less about buckpassing and more about taking responsibility. In the ...
Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 19 August 2003CHEMICAL, BIOLOGICAL AND RADIOLOGICAL EMERGENCY POWERS AMENDMENT BILLMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (4.43 p.m.): I rise to support the Chemical, Biologicaland Radiological Emergency ...
Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 29 April 2003SURGICAL WAITING LISTS, QUEENSLAND HEALTHMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (12.11 p.m.): According to Queensland Health's ownfigures, less surgery per year took place under the Beattie ...
Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 15 May 2003SUGAR INDUSTRY AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL [No. 2]Miss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (5.43 p.m.): In rising to speak against the SugarIndustry and Other Legislation Amendment Bill (No. ...
Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 27 May 2003SUNSHINE COAST SCHOOLIES FESTIVALMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (1.48 a.m.): I want to raise an issue in this parliament todo with a very important festival on the Sunshine Coast which has ...
Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 3 April 2003CIVIL LIABILITY BILLMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (12.34 p.m.): I believe members on both sides of thechamber are keen to see further legislative reform in the area of civil liability. ...
Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 21 August 2003AUSTRALIAN HEALTH CARE AGREEMENTMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (12.14 p.m.) I move—That all words after 'That this House' be deleted and the following be inserted—'calls upon the ...
Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 9 September 2003RADIATION THERAPYMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (11.23 p.m.): I want to draw the attention of the Houseto a petition that I am tabling this week with regard to the need for public ...
Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 10 September 2003TRANSPORTMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (6.38 p.m.): I rise to support the National/Liberalcoalition's motion in regard to what is a critical issue in Queensland. To date, I have ...
Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 26 February 2003SEXUAL OFFENCES [PROTECTION OF CHILDREN] AMENDMENT BILLMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (12.10 p.m.): I rise in support of the bill. Weacknowledge that this is one of those issues that ...
Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 26 February 2003AMBULANCE LEVYMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (6.35 p.m.): It makes me angry that the rust bucketaccounting of a Labor government has brought the QAS to a point where there is a $100 ...
Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 26 February 2003ETHANOLMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (11.00 p.m.): I rise to speak on an issue that is of greatconcern on the Sunshine Coast, namely, the future of the Sunshine Coast sugar industry. ...
Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 28 May 2003COMMUNITY AMBULANCE COVER BILLMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (12.05 p.m.): I rise to oppose the CommunityAmbulance Cover Bill. Premier Beattie came out and promised that there would be no ...
Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 4 June 2003DANGEROUS PRISONERS [SEXUAL OFFENDERS] BILLMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (4.17 p.m.): I strongly support this legislation. As theLeader of the Opposition, Lawrence Springborg, outlined ...
Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 19 August 2003MOOLOOLABA HARBOUR ENTRANCE, MAINTENANCE DREDGINGMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (10.43 p.m.): I take this opportunity to speak about animportant issue in my electorate of Maroochydore. I ...
Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 20 August 2003APPROPRIATION BILLS—ESTIMATES COMMITTEE DMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (5.15 p.m.): Firstly, I want to acknowledge and thank thestaff who supported our committee and other committee ...
Speech byELISA ROBERTSMEMBER FOR GYMPIEHansard 26 November 2003DAIRY INDUSTRYMiss ELISA ROBERTS (Gympie—Ind) (12.30 a.m.): As most honourable members would beaware, the effects of deregulation upon the dairy industry in Queensland have been in many ...
Speech byHon. HENRY PALASZCZUKMEMBER FOR INALAHansard 27 November 2003MINISTERIAL STATEMENTFire Ants; Primary Industries and Rural Communities PortfolioHon. H. PALASZCZUK (Inala—ALP) (Minister for Primary Industries and Rural Communities)(9.56 a.m.): Today's ...
Speech byHOWARD HOBBSMEMBER FOR WARREGOHansard 25 February 2003LOCAL GOVERNMENT LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr HOBBS (Warrego—NPA) (4.16 p.m.): I am pleased today to talk to the Local GovernmentLegislation Amendment Bill 2002. The National Party opposition will ...
Speech byHOWARD HOBBSMEMBER FOR WARREGOHansard 25 February 2003NATURAL DISASTER RELIEF, TAMBO SHIREMr HOBBS (Warrego—NPA) (7.23 p.m.): I wish to report to the House on the declaration ofnatural disaster relief arrangements in the Tambo shire last week. ...
Speech byHOWARD HOBBSMEMBER FOR WARREGOHansard 27 February 2003WEAPONS AND ANOTHER ACT AMENDMENT BILLMr HOBBS (Warrego—NPA) (12.33 p.m.): I am pleased to speak to the Weapons and AnotherAct Amendment Bill. The shadow minister, the member for Gregory, outlined ...
Speech byHon. HENRY PALASZCZUKMEMBER FOR INALAHansard 27 May 2003SUGAR INDUSTRY AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL [No. 2]Hon. H. PALASZCZUK (Inala—ALP) (Minister for Primary Industries and Rural Communities)(9.14 p.m.), in reply: I would like to thank the ...
Speech byHon. HENRY PALASZCZUKMEMBER FOR INALAHansard 27 May 2003SUGAR INDUSTRY AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLHon. H. PALASZCZUK (Inala—ALP) (Minister for Primary Industries and Rural Communities)(11.09 p.m.), in reply: I would like to thank all ...
Speech byHon. HENRY PALASZCZUKMEMBER FOR INALAHansard 28 May 2003MINISTERIAL STATEMENTDrought AssistanceHon. H. PALASZCZUK (Inala—ALP) (Minister for Primary Industries and Rural Communities)(10.08 a.m.): I have previously warned of the dangers of prematurely ...
Speech byHon. HENRY PALASZCZUKMEMBER FOR INALAHansard 3 June 2003MINISTERIAL STATEMENTWheat Streak Mosaic Virus; SARSHon. H. PALASZCZUK (Inala—ALP) (Minister for Primary Industries and Rural Communities)(10.11 a.m.): I want to update honourable members on the ...
Speech byHon. HENRY PALASZCZUKMEMBER FOR INALAHansard 20 August 2003MINISTERIAL STATEMENTScience in Parliament; Sugar IndustryHon. H. PALASZCZUK (Inala—ALP) (Minister for Primary Industries and Rural Communities)(10.04 a.m.): I commend the second annual ...
Speech byHon. HENRY PALASZCZUKMEMBER FOR INALAHansard 29 October 2003PRIMARY INDUSTRIES AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLHon. H. PALASZCZUK (Inala—ALP) (Minister for Primary Industries and Rural Communities)(10.43 p.m.), in reply: At the outset, I thank ...
Speech byHon. HENRY PALASZCZUKMEMBER FOR INALAHansard 30 October 2003MINISTERIAL STATEMENTExceptional Circumstances SchemeHon. H. PALASZCZUK (Inala—ALP) (Minister for Primary Industries and Rural Communities)(10.14 a.m.): In replying to a question about the ...
Speech byHon. HENRY PALASZCZUKMEMBER FOR INALAHansard 11 November 2003MINISTERIAL STATEMENTFire AntsHon. H. PALASZCZUK (Inala—ALP) (Minister for Primary Industries and Rural Communities)(10.09 a.m.): Two years ago we started an ambitious campaign to eradicate ...
Speech byHon. HENRY PALASZCZUKMEMBER FOR INALAHansard 10 September 2003FARM DEBT MEDIATION BILLSecond ReadingResumed from 5 June (see p. 2636). Hon. H. PALASZCZUK (Inala—ALP) (Minister for Primary Industries and Rural Communities)(10.30 p.m.): I rise to speak ...
Speech byHon. HENRY PALASZCZUKMEMBER FOR INALAHansard 11 September 2003MINISTERIAL STATEMENTOverseas Game Meat Export Company; Carnival of FlowersHon. H. PALASZCZUK (Inala—ALP) (Minister for Primary Industries and Rural Communities)(10.14 a.m.): Red meat ...
Speech byHon. HENRY PALASZCZUKMEMBER FOR INALAHansard 7 October 2003MINISTERIAL STATEMENTPrimary IndustriesHon. H. PALASZCZUK (Inala—ALP) (Minister for Primary Industries and Rural Communities)(10.12 a.m.): Queensland's primary industries remain an important ...
Speech byHon. HENRY PALASZCZUKMEMBER FOR INALAHansard 14 October 2003MINISTERIAL STATEMENTGrey Nurse SharksHon. H. PALASZCZUK (Inala—ALP) (Minister for Primary Industries and Rural Communities)(10.02 a.m.): Grey nurse sharks have long had an image problem; ...
Speech byHon. HENRY PALASZCZUKMEMBER FOR INALAHansard 16 October 2003MINISTERIAL STATEMENTAustralian Broadcasting CorporationHon. H. PALASZCZUK (Inala—ALP) (Minister for Primary Industries and Rural Communities)(10.13 a.m.): Mr Speaker—Mr LINGARD: Point of ...
Speech byHon. HENRY PALASZCZUKMEMBER FOR INALAHansard 21 August 2003PRIMARY INDUSTRIES AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLHon. H. PALASZCZUK (Inala—ALP) (Minister for Primary Industries and Rural Communities)(2.59 p.m.): I move—That the bill be now read a ...
Speech byHon. HENRY PALASZCZUKMEMBER FOR INALAHansard 21 August 2003APPROPRIATION BILLS—ESTIMATES COMMITTEE GHon. H. PALASZCZUK (Inala—ALP) (Minister for Primary Industries and Rural Communities)(6.11 p.m.): I thank all members of the committee, chaired by ...
Speech byHon. HENRY PALASZCZUKMEMBER FOR INALAHansard 9 September 2003MINISTERIAL STATEMENTFisheries ManagementHon. H. PALASZCZUK (Inala—ALP) (Minister for Primary Industries and Rural Communities)(10.11 a.m.): Yesterday the Premier and I announced a new ...
Speech byHon. HENRY PALASZCZUKMEMBER FOR INALAHansard 1 May 2003FISHERIES AMENDMENT REGULATION [NO. 4] 2002Hon. H. PALASZCZUK (Inala—ALP) (Minister for Primary Industries and Rural Communities)(6.07 p.m.): I thank all honourable members for their ...
Speech byHon. HENRY PALASZCZUKMEMBER FOR INALAHansard 13 May 2003MINISTERIAL STATEMENTWheat Streak Mosaic VirusHon. H. PALASZCZUK (Inala—ALP) (Minister for Primary Industries and Rural Communities)(10.08 a.m.): Last week a second detection of the wheat streak ...
Speech byHon. HENRY PALASZCZUKMEMBER FOR INALAHansard 14 May 2003MINISTERIAL STATEMENTFishing IndustryHon. H. PALASZCZUK (Inala—ALP) (Minister for Primary Industries and Rural Communities)(11.30 a.m.), by leave: Following on from the comments by the Premier, ...
Speech byHon. HENRY PALASZCZUKMEMBER FOR INALAHansard 20 August 2003SUGAR INDUSTRY AMENDMENT BILLHon. H. PALASZCZUK (Inala—ALP) (Minister for Primary Industries and Rural Communities)(10.06 p.m.): I rise to speak against the Sugar Industry Amendment Bill. ...
Speech byHon. HENRY PALASZCZUKMEMBER FOR INALAHansard 21 August 2003MINISTERIAL STATEMENTOverseas Trip; TelstraHon. H. PALASZCZUK (Inala—ALP) (Minister for Primary Industries and Rural Communities)(10.19 a.m.): I table the report of my recent trade mission to ...
Speech byHon. HENRY PALASZCZUKMEMBER FOR INALAHansard 12 November 2003MINISTERIAL STATEMENTQueensland Rural Adjustment Authority Annual Report; Death of RM WilliamsHon. H. PALASZCZUK (Inala—ALP) (Minister for Primary Industries and Rural Communities)(10.10 ...
Speech byHon. HENRY PALASZCZUKMEMBER FOR INALAHansard 10 September 2003MINISTERIAL STATEMENTMushroom Month; Sugar IndustryHon. H. PALASZCZUK (Inala—ALP) (Minister for Primary Industries and Rural Communities)(10.11 a.m.): Last week I officially launched ...
Speech byJEFF SEENEYMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard 27 May 2003VALUATION OF LAND AMENDMENT BILLMr SEENEY (Callide—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (3.02 p.m.): It is with somepleasure that I rise to make a contribution to the debate on the Valuation of Land ...
Speech byJEFF SEENEYMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard 27 May 2003COMMUNITY AMBULANCE COVER BILLMr SEENEY (Callide—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition (1.17 a.m.): I rise to make acontribution to the Community Ambulance Cover Bill, which seeks to introduce a new ...
Speech byJEFF SEENEYMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard 28 May 2003WEAPONS [HANDGUNS AND TRAFFICKING] AMENDMENT BILLMr SEENEY (Callide—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (12.45 a.m.): I rise to participatein the debate on the Weapons (Handguns and Trafficking) ...
Speech byJEFF SEENEYMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard 29 May 2003VEGETATION (APPLICATION FOR CLEARING) BILLMr SEENEY (Callide—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (10.31 a.m.): We are back in theHouse today to once again kick Peter Beattie's favourite political ...
Speech byJEFF SEENEYMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard 13 May 2003WATER AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr SEENEY (Callide—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (4.27 p.m.): I rise to make somecomments about the Water and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2003 ...
Speech byJEFF SEENEYMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard 13 May 2003WORKERS' COMPENSATION AND REHABILITATION BILLMr SEENEY (Callide—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (11.44 p.m.): I rise to make acontribution to the Workers' Compensation and Rehabilitation Bill ...
Speech byJEFF SEENEYMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard 14 May 2003MOTOR ACCIDENT INSURANCE AMENDMENT REGULATION [No. 1] 2003Mr SEENEY (Callide—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (12.29 p.m.): I rise to support themotion of the member for Robina to disallow the ...
Speech byJEFF SEENEYMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard 3 June 2003STATE BUDGETMr SEENEY (Callide—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (11.31 a.m.): There is no greaterindicator of the failure of the Beattie Labor government than Queensland's current unemployment ...
Speech byJEFF SEENEYMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard 5 June 2003EVENTS, CALLIDE ELECTORATEMr SEENEY (Callide—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (12.39 a.m.): Last weekend Iattended the Gin Gin show, which is the last of the shows to be held as part of the show ...
Speech byJEFF SEENEYMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard 6 June 2003STATE BUDGET 2003-04Mr SEENEY (Callide—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (10.57 a.m.): I rise to participatein this budget reply debate with a sense of disappointment. I have to record my ...
Speech byJEFF SEENEYMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard 20 August 2003APPROPRIATION BILLS—ESTIMATES COMMITTEE AMr SEENEY (Callide—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (12.06 p.m.): I appreciate theopportunity to make some comments about Estimates Committee A even ...
Speech byJEFF SEENEYMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard 14 May 2003COMMERCIAL AND CONSUMER TRIBUNAL BILLMr SEENEY (Callide—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (5.23 p.m.): The opposition hasno problems with the Commercial and Consumer Tribunal Bill. We will lend it ...
Speech byJEFF SEENEYMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard 14 May 2003BIRTHS, DEATHS AND MARRIAGES REGISTRATION BILLMr SEENEY (Callide—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (9.38 p.m.): I rise to make acontribution on the Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Bill ...
Speech byJEFF SEENEYMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard 29 April 2003MOUNT PERRY RACE CLUBMr SEENEY (Callide—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (7.12 p.m.): This Saturday therewill be racing at Mount Perry. It will be the last race meeting at Mount Perry because of ...
Speech byJEFF SEENEYMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard 30 April 2003LAND LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr SEENEY (Callide—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (3.00 p.m.): I am sure theLeader of the House and the minister will be pleased to know that I am quite happy to ...
Speech byJEFF SEENEYMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard 30 April 2003MORETON BAY MARINE PARKMr SEENEY (Callide—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (6.45 p.m.): What an incredibledebate we have seen here tonight. If ever there was a motion that deserved bipartisan ...
Speech byJEFF SEENEYMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard 30 April 2003WATER AMENDMENT REGULATION (No. 1) 2003Mr SEENEY (Callide—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (10.25 p.m.): I move—That the Water Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 2003 (Subordinate Legislation No. 13 ...
Speech byJEFF SEENEYMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard 30 April 2003FOOD PRODUCTION [SAFETY] REGULATION 2002Mr SEENEY (Callide—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (8.45 p.m.): I rise to second thedisallowance motion that has been moved by the member for Southern ...
Speech byJEFF SEENEYMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard 13 May 2003LAND CLEARINGMr SEENEY (Callide—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (12.16 p.m.): This afternoon Iwant to deal with some of the myths about land clearing in Queensland. Some of the myths ...
Speech byJEFF SEENEYMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard 29 April 2003WORKPLACE HEALTH AND SAFETY AND ANOTHER ACT AMENDMENT BILLMr SEENEY (Callide—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (5.00 p.m.): I rise to speak to theWorkplace Health and Safety and Another Act ...
Speech byJEFF SEENEYMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard 15 May 2003SUGAR INDUSTRY AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL [No. 2]Mr SEENEY (Callide—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (6.33 p.m.): I rise to make acontribution to the debate on the sugar industry in this ...
Speech byJEFF SEENEYMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard 3 June 2003STATE BUDGETMr SEENEY (Callide—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (10.24 a.m.): For the last coupleof weeks the government's infamous battalions of spin doctors have been working hard to put a spin ...
Speech byCAROLYN MALEMEMBER FOR GLASS HOUSEHansard 8 October 2003YOUTH PARTICIPATION IN EDUCATION AND TRAINING BILL; TRAINING REFORM BILLMs MALE (Glass House—ALP) (4.11 p.m.): I rise this afternoon to participate in debate on theYouth Participation in ...
Speech byCAROLYN MALEMEMBER FOR GLASS HOUSEHansard 14 October 2003EMPLOYMENT PROGRAMSMs MALE (Glass House—ALP) (12.16 p.m.): I rise this afternoon to tell the House about theeffect of the Beattie Labor government's positive employment programs on the Glass ...
Speech byCAROLYN MALEMEMBER FOR GLASS HOUSEHansard 14 October 2003INTEGRATED PLANNING AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMs MALE (Glass House—ALP) (3.23 p.m.): I take this opportunity to speak in support of thechanges contained in the Integrated Planning and ...
Speech byCAROLYN MALEMEMBER FOR GLASS HOUSEHansard 15 October 2003HEALTH LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMs MALE (Glass House—ALP) (3.00 p.m.): The Health Legislation Amendment Bill puts forwardchanges to 11 different acts. In most cases these changes are designed ...
Speech byCAROLYN MALEMEMBER FOR GLASS HOUSEHansard 29 October 2003PRIMARY INDUSTRIES AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMs MALE (Glass House—ALP) (10.07 p.m.): I rise to speak to the Primary Industries and OtherLegislation Amendment Bill 2003 which makes ...
Speech byCARRYN SULLIVANMEMBER FOR PUMICESTONEHansard 25 February 2003LOCAL GOVERNMENT LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMrs CARRYN SULLIVAN (Pumicestone—ALP) (4.51 p.m.): I rise to support the amendmentsoutlined in the explanatory notes and second reading speech ...
Speech byCARRYN SULLIVANMEMBER FOR PUMICESTONEHansard 26 February 2003BEACHMERE POLICE BEATMrs CARRYN SULLIVAN (Pumicestone—ALP) (11.14 p.m.): The seaside township ofBeachmere in my electorate has over 1,000 houses and is over 20 minutes from the nearest ...
Speech byCARRYN SULLIVANMEMBER FOR PUMICESTONEHansard 27 February 2003BODY CORPORATE AND COMMUNITY MANAGEMENT AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENTBILLMrs CARRYN SULLIVAN (Pumicestone—ALP) (4.57 p.m.): I rise to support this bill. I ampleased that the minister and ...
Speech byCARRYN SULLIVANMEMBER FOR PUMICESTONEHansard 11 March 2003GRAFFITI TRAILER, BRIBIE ISLANDMrs CARRYN SULLIVAN (Pumicestone—ALP) (12.04 p.m.): It is with great pride that I risetoday to talk about the wonderful enthusiasm of the members of the Bribie ...
Speech byCAROLYN MALEMEMBER FOR GLASS HOUSEHansard 9 September 2003DRAFT CODE OF CONDUCT FOR ELECTION CANDIDATESMs MALE (Glass House—ALP) (6.29 p.m.): I rise this evening to support the Premier's DraftCode of Conduct for Election Candidates. When one looks ...
Speech byCAROLYN MALEMEMBER FOR GLASS HOUSEHansard 7 October 2003LIQUOR AMENDMENT BILLMs MALE (Glass House—ALP) (3.57 p.m.): I rise in support of the bill because it iscommonsense, balanced legislation. This legislation will improve professionalism within the ...
Speech byCAROLYN MALEMEMBER FOR GLASS HOUSEHansard 7 October 2003TOURISM SERVICES BILLMs MALE (Glass House—ALP) (6.55 p.m.): The Tourism Services Bill is a very important andtimely piece of legislation and deserves the support of the House and indeed the full ...
Speech byCARRYN SULLIVANMEMBER FOR PUMICESTONEHansard 13 March 2003NATURAL RESOURCES AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMrs CARRYN SULLIVAN (Pumicestone—ALP) (12.41 p.m.): I rise to support the amendmentsto the bill covering five pieces of legislation: the ...
Speech byCARRYN SULLIVANMEMBER FOR PUMICESTONEHansard 25 March 2003PARLIAMENT OF QUEENSLAND AMENDMENT BILLMrs CARRYN SULLIVAN (Pumicestone—ALP) (4.01 p.m.): I am pleased to rise to support thebill as—as has been said by a number of speakers from this side—it ...
Speech byCARRYN SULLIVANMEMBER FOR PUMICESTONEHansard 25 March 2003FAIR TRADING FEES AMENDMENT REGULATION [NO. 1] 2002Mrs CARRYN SULLIVAN (Pumicestone—ALP) (5.02 p.m.): I agree with my colleague themember for Cairns who has just spoken about the Office of ...
Speech byCAROLYN MALEMEMBER FOR GLASS HOUSEHansard 13 November 2003POLICE POWERS AND RESPONSIBILITIES AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMs MALE (Glass House—ALP) (6.16 p.m.): It is a great pleasure to rise here this afternoon tothe talk about the Police ...
Speech byCAROLYN MALEMEMBER FOR GLASS HOUSEHansard 12 November 2003EDUCATION AND OTHER LEGISLATION [STUDENT PROTECTION] AMENDMENT BILLMs MALE (Glass House—ALP) (5.05 p.m.): It is with pleasure that I rise this afternoon to talk onthe Education and Other ...
Speech byCAROLYN MALEMEMBER FOR GLASS HOUSEHansard 12 November 2003PUBLIC HOUSINGMs MALE (Glass House—ALP) (11.08 p.m.): Tonight I wish to bring to the attention of theHouse an issue that affects people in my electorate: access to affordable housing and ...
Speech byCAROLYN MALEMEMBER FOR GLASS HOUSEHansard 16 October 2003SECOND-HAND DEALERS AND PAWNBROKERS BILLMs MALE (Glass House—ALP) (3.52 p.m.): I rise in support of the Second-Hand Dealers andPawnbrokers Bill because it tackles some very important issues. ...
Speech byCAROLYN MALEMEMBER FOR GLASS HOUSEHansard 8 October 2003CABOOLTURE REGIONAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SERVICEMs MALE (Glass House—ALP) (12.08 a.m.): Recently I attended the opening of the expandedCaboolture Regional Domestic Violence Service. The Minister ...
Speech byCHRIS CUMMINSMEMBER FOR KAWANAHansard 25 March 2003PARLIAMENT OF QUEENSLAND AMENDMENT BILLMr CUMMINS (Kawana—ALP) (3.20 p.m.): I rise to speak on the Parliament of QueenslandAmendment Bill 2003. As we realise, this bill is a necessary part of ...
Speech byCHRIS CUMMINSMEMBER FOR KAWANAHansard 26 March 2003HEALTH AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr CUMMINS (Kawana—ALP) (5.05 p.m.): In rising to support this bill I will quote in full a letterfrom a resident of Warana, one of the many suburbs I am ...
Speech byCHRIS CUMMINSMEMBER FOR KAWANAHansard 1 April 2003INDY CAR GRAND PRIX AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr CUMMINS (Kawana—ALP) (2.30 p.m.): The Indy Car Grand Prix and Other LegislationAmendment Bill 2003 aims to reflect modern drafting practices ...
Speech byCHRIS CUMMINSMEMBER FOR KAWANAHansard 1 April 2003CORONERS BILL; CREMATIONS BILLMr CUMMINS (Kawana—ALP) (4.16 p.m.): The Coroners Bill 2002 represents a major overhaulof Queensland's coronial system with a stronger emphasis on preventing deaths and a ...
Speech byCHRIS CUMMINSMEMBER FOR KAWANAHansard 27 February 2003AUSTRALIAN HOCKEYMr CUMMINS (Kawana—ALP) (10.27 a.m.): I am pleased to inform the House of yet anotherinternational event that was successfully hosted on the Sunshine Coast. Hockey Australia ...
Speech byCHRIS CUMMINSMEMBER FOR KAWANAHansard 27 February 2003BODY CORPORATE AND COMMUNITY MANAGEMENT AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENTBILLMr CUMMINS (Kawana—ALP) (5.25 p.m.): I rise to speak on the Body Corporate andCommunity Management and Other Legislation ...
Speech byCHRIS CUMMINSMEMBER FOR KAWANAHansard 11 March 2003PROHIBITION OF HUMAN CLONING BILLREGULATION OF RESEARCH INVOLVING HUMAN EMBRYOS ANDASSISTED REPRODUCTIVE TECHNOLOGY BILLMr CUMMINS (Kawana—ALP) (6.48 p.m.): I rise to speak on the Prohibition of ...
Speech byCHRIS CUMMINSMEMBER FOR KAWANAHansard 13 March 2003NATURAL RESOURCES AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr CUMMINS (Kawana—ALP) (4.32 p.m.): The Natural Resources and Other LegislationAmendment Bill 2003 proposes to amend five pieces of legislation. ...
Speech byCHRIS CUMMINSMEMBER FOR KAWANAHansard 29 April 2003LOCAL GOVERNMENT [ROBINA CENTRAL PLANNING AGREEMENT] AMENDMENT BILLMr CUMMINS (Kawana—ALP) (4.07 p.m.): I rise to speak on the Local Government (RobinaCentral Planning Agreement) Amendment Bill 2003. ...
Speech byCHRIS CUMMINSMEMBER FOR KAWANAHansard 30 April 2003WORKPLACE HEALTH AND SAFETY AND ANOTHER ACT AMENDMENT BILLMr CUMMINS (Kawana—ALP) (11.59 a.m.): The Workplace Health and Safety and Another ActAmendment Bill 2002 aims to ensure that the Workplace ...
Speech byCHRIS CUMMINSMEMBER FOR KAWANAHansard 30 April 2003LAND LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr CUMMINS (Kawana—ALP) (5.01 p.m.): I am proud to support this legislation as it will ensureprotection not only of our privacy but also of Shelburne Bay. Shelburne Bay ...
Speech byCHRIS CUMMINSMEMBER FOR KAWANAHansard 1 May 2003FISHERIES AMENDMENT REGULATION [NO. 4] 2002Mr CUMMINS (Kawana—ALP) (5.27 p.m.): In my opinion, anyone with any sense will opposethis disallowance motion. It is important to understand the scope of the ...
Speech byCHRIS CUMMINSMEMBER FOR KAWANAHansard 15 May 2003SUGAR INDUSTRY AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL [No. 2]Mr CUMMINS (Kawana—ALP) (3.59 p.m.): In rising to comment on the Sugar Industry andOther Legislation Amendment Bill (No. 2) 2003, I commend ...
Speech byCHRIS CUMMINSMEMBER FOR KAWANAHansard 27 May 2003RESIDENTIAL TENANCIES AUTHORITY AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr CUMMINS (Kawana—ALP) (5.28 p.m.): The Residential Tenancies and Other LegislationAmendment Bill 2003 incorporates a number of ...
Speech byCHRIS CUMMINSMEMBER FOR KAWANAHansard 27 May 2003PASSEGGI FAMILYMr CUMMINS (Kawana—ALP) (2.08 a.m.): I rise to plead for some compassion to be shown bythe federal government to a Sunshine Coast family. Horacio, Stella Maris and their children have ...
Speech byCHRIS CUMMINSMEMBER FOR KAWANAHansard 13 May 2003SOUTH BANK CORPORATION AND OTHER ACTS AMENDMENT BILLMr CUMMINS (Kawana—ALP) (4.00 p.m.): The South Bank Corporation and Other ActsAmendment Bill 2003 amends the objects and functions of the corporation ...
Speech byCHRIS CUMMINSMEMBER FOR KAWANAHansard 14 May 2003MOTOR ACCIDENT INSURANCE AMENDMENT REGULATION [No. 1] 2003Mr CUMMINS (Kawana—ALP) (12.27 p.m.): In speaking against this disallowance motion, I willstart by touching on the background to the compulsory ...
Speech byCHRIS CUMMINSMEMBER FOR KAWANAHansard 14 May 2003RACING INDUSTRYMr CUMMINS (Kawana—ALP) (6.39 p.m.): It is a fact that the Queensland parliamentrecognises Queensland Racing as the control body for thoroughbred racing in Queensland and that ...
Speech byCHRIS CUMMINSMEMBER FOR KAWANAHansard 14 May 2003COMMERCIAL AND CONSUMER TRIBUNAL BILLMr CUMMINS (Kawana—ALP) (9.05 p.m.): I can proudly say that I have had some, albeitlimited, input into the formation of the Commercial and Consumer Tribunal Bill ...
Speech byCHRIS CUMMINSMEMBER FOR KAWANAHansard 26 February 2003SEXUAL OFFENCES [PROTECTION OF CHILDREN] AMENDMENT BILLMr CUMMINS (Kawana—ALP) (2.30 p.m.): The sexual abuse of a child is the most vile ofcrimes. Queensland is no place for child abusers or ...
Speech byCHRIS CUMMINSMEMBER FOR KAWANAHansard 13 May 2003COMMUNITY SERVICE ORGANISATIONS, KAWANA ELECTORATEMr CUMMINS (Kawana—ALP) (10.22 a.m.): Community service organisations such as Lions,Apex, Rotary and others are valuable to our society, building vital ...
Speech byMr D. BRISKEYMEMBER FOR CLEVELANDHansard 26 February 2003OCCUPANTS [HOME INVASION] PROTECTION BILLMr BRISKEY (Cleveland—ALP) (9.01 p.m.): I would like to thank the Leader of theOpposition for supporting the law that already exists. That is what he ...
Speech byMr D. BRISKEYMEMBER FOR CLEVELANDHansard 27 February 2003WEAPONS AND ANOTHER ACT AMENDMENT BILLMr BRISKEY (Cleveland—ALP) (12.44 p.m.): The member for Warrego just stated thatthis is good legislation. I find myself agreeing with him. I might say that ...
Speech byMr D. BRISKEYMEMBER FOR CLEVELANDHansard 27 February 2003BODY CORPORATE AND COMMUNITY MANAGEMENT AND OTHER LEGISLATIONAMENDMENT BILLMr BRISKEY (Cleveland—ALP) (5.43 p.m.): I, too, rise to speak in support of the BodyCorporate and Community Management ...
Speech byMr D. BRISKEYMEMBER FOR CLEVELANDHansard11 March 2003LIONS CLUB OF QUEENSLAND—PARLIAMENTMr BRISKEY (Cleveland—ALP) (10.21 a.m.): I would like to take this opportunity to thankmembers for their overwhelming response to the establishment of a Lions ...
Speech byCHRISTINE SMITHMEMBER FOR BURLEIGHHansard 11 November 200360TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARIESMrs SMITH (Burleigh—ALP) (7.09 p.m.): Tonight I wish to acknowledge some remarkablepeople in my electorate. This story really began early last year when I noticed a ...
Speech byCHRISTINE SMITHMEMBER FOR BURLEIGHHansard 26 November 2003AIDS AWARENESS WEEKMrs SMITH (Burleigh—ALP) (12.58 a.m.): Last Sunday I was honoured to participate in theGold Coast AIDS candlelight memorial vigil. The theme of the vigil this year was ...
Speech byMr D. BRISKEYMEMBER FOR CLEVELANDHansard 25 February 2003QUEENSLAND BUILDING SERVICES AUTHORITY AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENTBILLMr BRISKEY (Cleveland—ALP) (3.33 p.m.): I rise in support of the Queensland BuildingServices Authority and Other ...
Speech byMr D. BRISKEYMEMBER FOR CLEVELANDHansard 25 February 2003LOCAL GOVERNMENT LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr BRISKEY (Cleveland—ALP) (5.42 p.m.): Like the member for Indooroopilly, I am verypleased to be able to stand here and support this bill. It seems ...
Speech byCHRISTINE SMITHMEMBER FOR BURLEIGHHansard 27 May 2003VALUATION OF LAND AMENDMENT BILLMrs SMITH (Burleigh—ALP) (4.32 p.m.): This legislation and the events that occurred leadingup to it have caused a lot of comment in my electorate and on the Gold ...
Speech byCHRISTINE SMITHMEMBER FOR BURLEIGHHansard 5 June 2003STATE BUDGET 2003-04Mrs SMITH (Burleigh—ALP) (11.16 p.m.): I am proud to stand here today and acknowledgethat this sixth state budget of the Beattie Labor government focuses on the essential ...
Speech byCHRISTINE SMITHMEMBER FOR BURLEIGHHansard 19 August 2003DISABILITY ACTION WEEKMrs SMITH (Burleigh—ALP) (10.58 p.m.): I would like to congratulate two people in myelectorate who have been making a significant contribution to the community. Recently I ...
Speech byCHRISTINE SMITHMEMBER FOR BURLEIGHHansard 10 September 2003BUSHLAND, BURLEIGH ELECTORATEMrs SMITH (Burleigh—ALP) (11.12 p.m.): A piece of remnant bushland in the Burleighelectorate is currently the subject of much debate. This 5.7 hectare piece of ...
Speech byCHRISTINE SMITHMEMBER FOR BURLEIGHHansard 11 September 2003BUILDING AMENDMENT BILLMrs SMITH (Burleigh—ALP) (2.50 p.m.): The changes proposed in the Building Amendment Bill2003 will go a long way to improving swimming pool safety and reducing the ...
Speech byCHRISTINE SMITHMEMBER FOR BURLEIGHHansard 29 April 2003LOCAL GOVERNMENT [ROBINA CENTRAL PLANNING AGREEMENT] AMENDMENT BILLMrs SMITH (Burleigh—ALP) (3.37 p.m.): I am pleased to be able to support the LocalGovernment (Robina Central Planning Agreement) ...
Speech byCHRISTINE SMITHMEMBER FOR BURLEIGHHansard 29 April 2003SPECIAL EDUCATION UNIT, MIAMI HIGH SCHOOLMrs SMITH (Burleigh—ALP) (7.21 p.m.): Last week I was proud to officially open stage 1 of thenewly refurbished special education unit at Miami High ...
Speech byMr D. BRISKEYMEMBER FOR CLEVELANDHansard 11 March 2003PROHIBITION OF HUMAN CLONING BILLREGULATION OF RESEARCH INVOLVING HUMAN EMBRYOS ANDASSISTED REPRODUCTIVE TECHNOLOGY BILLMr BRISKEY (Cleveland—ALP) (5.31 p.m.): I rise to speak in support of both ...
Speech byMr D. BRISKEYMEMBER FOR CLEVELANDHansard 26 February 2003SEXUAL OFFENCES [PROTECTION OF CHILDREN] AMENDMENT BILLMr BRISKEY (Cleveland—ALP) (11.57 a.m.): I rise to speak in support of the SexualOffences (Protection of Children) Amendment Bill 2002. In ...
Speech byCHRISTINE SMITHMEMBER FOR BURLEIGHHansard 3 April 2003MS K. L. HEARNMrs SMITH (Burleigh—ALP) (7.04 p.m.): Yesterday, Kirsty Louise Hearn, a 25-year-old graduatefrom Brisbane's Oxley Police Academy, was inducted into the Queensland Police Service. For ...
Speech byCHRISTINE SMITHMEMBER FOR BURLEIGHHansard 7 October 2003MERMAID BEACH SAND DUNESMrs SMITH (Burleigh—ALP) (11.27 p.m.): I rise to speak about an issue that is causing greatconcern to many Gold Coast residents. I refer to the construction of fences and ...
Speech byHon. D. WELLSMEMBER FOR MURRUMBAHansard 14 October 2003BEACH PROTECTION LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLHon. D. M. WELLS (Murrumba—ALP) (Minister for Environment) (12.37 p.m.): I move—That the bill be now read a second time.The objective of this bill is to ...
Speech byHon. D. WELLSMEMBER FOR MURRUMBAHansard 15 October 2003MINISTERIAL STATEMENTWallum Heath Management PlanHon. D. M. WELLS (Murrumba—ALP) (Minister for Environment) (10.10 a.m.): Last month, inconjunction with Maroochy shire, I launched the Sunshine ...
Speech byHon. D. WELLSMEMBER FOR MURRUMBAHansard 15 October 2003BEACH PROTECTION LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLHon. D. M. WELLS (Murrumba—ALP) (Minister for Environment) (10.03 p.m.), in reply: This isthe line in the estuarine sand that one cannot go across. This ...
Speech byHon. D. WELLSMEMBER FOR MURRUMBAHansard 16 October 2003MINISTERIAL STATEMENTBillie Watts; DugongsHon. D. M. WELLS (Murrumba—ALP) (Minister for Environment) (10.03 a.m.): I rise to paytribute to a remarkable woman and tireless worker for the ...
Speech byHon. D. WELLSMEMBER FOR MURRUMBAHansard 29 October 2003MINISTERIAL STATEMENTBushfiresHon. D. M. WELLS (Murrumba—ALP) (Minister for Environment) (10.03 a.m.): This year wehave a high fire danger season. Some of the recent rain has helped to ease ...
Speech byHon. D. WELLSMEMBER FOR MURRUMBAHansard 19 August 2003MARINE PARKS AMENDMENT BILLHon. D. M. WELLS (Murrumba—ALP) (Minister for Environment) (3.12 p.m.): I move—That the bill be now read a second time.The objective of this bill is to introduce ...
Speech byHon. D. WELLSMEMBER FOR MURRUMBAHansard 19 August 2003REVOCATION OF STATE FORESTHon. D. M. WELLS (Murrumba—ALP) (Minister for Environment) (3.21 p.m.): I move—(1) That this House requests the Governor in Council to revoke the setting apart and ...
Speech byHon. D. WELLSMEMBER FOR MURRUMBAHansard 21 August 2003MINISTERIAL STATEMENTFire ManagementHon. D. M. WELLS (Murrumba—ALP) (Minister for Environment) (10.11 a.m.): Every winter mydepartment conducts back-burning exercises to reduce the fuel available ...
Speech byHon. D. WELLSMEMBER FOR MURRUMBAHansard 21 August 2003APPROPRIATION BILLS—ESTIMATES COMMITTEE EHon. D. M. WELLS (Murrumba—ALP) (Minister for Environment) (4.13 p.m.): I would like tothank everybody involved in Estimates Committee E in relation to the ...
Speech byHon. D. WELLSMEMBER FOR MURRUMBAHansard 9 September 2003MARINE PARKS AMENDMENT BILLHon. D. M. WELLS (Murrumba—ALP) (Minister for Environment) (3.49 p.m.), in reply: Before Irefer to the bill, I take on board what the honourable member for Toowoomba ...
Speech byHon. D. WELLSMEMBER FOR MURRUMBAHansard 11 September 2003MINISTERIAL STATEMENTMoonie Pipeline Company Pty Ltd; Lytton Oil SpillHon. D. M. WELLS (Murrumba—ALP) (Minister for Environment) (10.04 a.m.): In theQueensland Magistrates Court yesterday the ...
Speech byHon. D. WELLSMEMBER FOR MURRUMBAHansard 7 October 2003ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLSecond ReadingHon. D. M. WELLS (Murrumba—ALP) (Minister for Environment) (12.53 p.m.): I move—That the bill be now read a second time.I rise to ...
Speech byHon. D. WELLSMEMBER FOR MURRUMBAHansard 9 October 2003MINISTERIAL STATEMENTHeritage Home LoanHon. D. M. WELLS (Murrumba—ALP) (Minister for Environment) (10.00 a.m.): Last month Ilaunched a Queensland first bank loan allowing owners and buyers and ...
Speech byHon. D. WELLSMEMBER FOR MURRUMBAHansard 14 October 2003MINISTERIAL STATEMENTConservation Agreements, Stamp Duty/Land Tax RefundsHon. D. M. WELLS (Murrumba—ALP) (Minister for Environment) (9.55 a.m.): People whopreserve their land for the good of the ...
Speech byHon. D. WELLSMEMBER FOR MURRUMBAHansard 26 November 2003ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLENVIRONMENTAL LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLHon. D. M. WELLS (Murrumba—ALP) (Minister for Environment) (9.44 p.m.), in reply: May Ibegin by ...
Speech byHon. D. WELLSMEMBER FOR MURRUMBAHansard 27 November 2003MINISTERIAL STATEMENTEnvironmentHon. D. M. WELLS (Murrumba—ALP) (Minister for Environment) (9.51 a.m.): In 2001 we hadvirtually no reporting system on the health of our waterways in south-east ...
Speech byHon. D. WELLSMEMBER FOR MURRUMBAHansard 27 November 2003PARLIAMENTARY AMNESTY GROUPHuman Rights Violations, MyanmarHon. D. M. WELLS (Murrumba—ALP) (Minister for Environment) (2.51 p.m.), by leave, withoutnotice: I move—That this House join Amnesty ...
Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 26 February 2003SEXUAL OFFENCES [PROTECTION OF CHILDREN] AMENDMENT BILLMs BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (3.20 p.m.): I join other members in supporting the bill before theHouse, in putting on record, too, my horror at the ...
Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 26 February 2003FINANCIAL SERVICES REFORM [CONSEQUENTIAL AMENDMENTS] BILLMs BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (4.59 p.m.): I am pleased to support the Financial Services Reform(Consequential Amendments) Bill which, as has been ...
Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 11 March 2003CAIRNSMs BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (12.14 p.m.): In terms of the economic prosperity of Cairns and far-north Queensland, tourism is a key player. It is a great industry which has put Cairns on ...
Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 11 March 2003APPOINTMENT OF GOVERNOR OF QUEENSLANDMs Quentin Bryce AOMs BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (3.23 p.m.): I am pleased indeed to have the opportunity to supportthe nomination of the appointment of Quentin Bryce as ...
Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 26 March 2003HEALTH AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMs BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (3.21 p.m.): I am also pleased to rise in support of the Health andOther Legislation Amendment Bill with all of its complexity. Many of ...
Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 12 March 2003QUEENSLAND HEALTHMs BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (6.37 p.m.): I join in this debate and support the amendment beforethe House. I am proud indeed to support the Minister for Health as well as the many fine ...
Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 25 March 2003FAIR TRADING FEES AMENDMENT REGULATION [NO. 1] 2002Ms BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (4.56 p.m.): Let us get some proportion back in this debate. The FairTrading Fees Amendment Regulation 2002 increased fees for ...
Speech byHon. D. WELLSMEMBER FOR MURRUMBAHansard 30 October 2003MINISTERIAL STATEMENTBiodiversity; Coopers PuzzleHon. D. M. WELLS (Murrumba—ALP) (Minister for Environment) (10.06 a.m.): Queensland hasa wealth of biodiversity. However, we still have much to ...
Speech byHon. D. WELLSMEMBER FOR MURRUMBAHansard 12 November 2003MINISTERIAL STATEMENTCocoanut Point National ParkHon. D. M. WELLS (Murrumba—ALP) (Minister for Environment) (10.03 a.m.): Last month, Isigned an agreement on behalf of the Queensland government ...
Speech byHon. D. WELLSMEMBER FOR MURRUMBAHansard 13 November 2003MINISTERIAL STATEMENTCurtis Coast and Cardwell-Hinchinbrook Coastal Management PlansHon. D. M. WELLS (Murrumba—ALP) (Minister for Environment) (10.04 a.m.): Thisgovernment's determination to ...
Speech byHon. D. WELLSMEMBER FOR MURRUMBAHansard 9 September 2003MINISTERIAL STATEMENTMigaloo Research ProjectHon. D. M. WELLS (Murrumba—ALP) (Minister for Environment) (9.59 a.m.): Last year Ireleased a state government report highlighting the recovery of ...
Speech byDIANNE REILLYMEMBER FOR MUDGEERABAHansard 4 June 2003DANGEROUS PRISONERS [SEXUAL OFFENDERS] BILLMrs REILLY (Mudgeeraba—ALP) (3.31 p.m.): I rise to support the Dangerous Prisoners (SexualOffenders) Bill 2003. I do so with some reservations, which I ...
Speech byDIANNE REILLYMEMBER FOR MUDGEERABAHansard 5 June 2003STATE BUDGET 2003-04Mrs REILLY (Mudgeeraba—ALP) (11.04 p.m.): I am delighted to rise to support theappropriation bills and the Treasurer's third budget. At the outset I congratulate the Treasurer, ...
Speech byDIANNE REILLYMEMBER FOR MUDGEERABAHansard 21 August 2003APPROPRIATION BILLS—ESTIMATES COMMITTEE FMrs REILLY (Mudgeeraba—ALP) (4.19 p.m.): I was pleased and privileged to take part in thebudget estimates process as a member of Estimates Committee F. ...
Speech byDIANNE REILLYMEMBER FOR MUDGEERABAHansard 21 August 2003GOLD COAST MATURE AGE JOBS AWARENESS CAMPAIGNMrs REILLY (Mudgeeraba—ALP) (6.27 p.m.): Tomorrow I will launch the Gold Coast MatureAge Jobs Awareness Campaign, 45-45-45. This exciting initiative ...
Speech byDESLEY SCOTTMEMBER FOR WOODRIDGEHansard 27 November 2003LOGAN SUDANESE COMMUNITY, CITIZENSHIP CEREMONYMrs DESLEY SCOTT (Woodridge—ALP) (10.24 a.m.): On Friday, 31 October, as part ofRefugee Week, Logan City held a very moving, joyous citizenship ...
Speech byDIANNE REILLYMEMBER FOR MUDGEERABAHansard 26 February 2003MUDGEERABA CHILD HEALTH CLINICMrs REILLY (Mudgeeraba—ALP) (11.20 p.m.): The electorate of Mudgeeraba is growingrapidly and essential services are increasing in demand. The substantial growth ...
Speech byDIANNE REILLYMEMBER FOR MUDGEERABAHansard 13 March 2003NATURAL RESOURCES AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMrs REILLY (Mudgeeraba—ALP) (3.03 p.m.): I am pleased to speak in support of the NaturalResources and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2003, ...
Speech byDIANNE REILLYMEMBER FOR MUDGEERABAHansard 15 October 2003BEACH PROTECTION LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMrs REILLY (Mudgeeraba—ALP) (9.57 p.m.): I rise to support the Beach Protection LegislationAmendment Bill 2003. This bill amends the Beach Protection ...
Speech byDIANNE REILLYMEMBER FOR MUDGEERABAHansard 28 October 2003JUSTICE AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMrs REILLY (Mudgeeraba—ALP) (3.17 p.m.): I am pleased to rise in support of the Justice andOther Legislation Amendment Bill 2003. As other members ...
Speech byDIANNE REILLYMEMBER FOR MUDGEERABAHansard 28 October 2003ABORIGINAL CULTURAL HERITAGE BILL; TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER CULTURAL HERITAGE BILLMrs REILLY (Mudgeeraba—ALP) (9.13 p.m.): I am pleased to rise in support of the AboriginalCultural Heritage Bill ...