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Speech byHon. JUDY SPENCEMEMBER FOR MOUNT GRAVATTHansard 7 September 2000PROPERTY AGENTS AND MOTOR DEALERS BILLHon. J. C. SPENCE (Mount Gravatt— ALP) (Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait IslanderPolicy and Minister for Women's Policy and Minister for ...
Speech byHon. JUDY SPENCEMEMBER FOR MOUNT GRAVATTHansard 8 September 2000NATIVE TITLE RESOLUTION BILLHon. J. C. SPENCE (Mount Gravatt— ALP) (Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait IslanderPolicy and Minister for Women's Policy and Minister for Fair ...
Speech byHon. JUDY SPENCEMEMBER FOR MOUNT GRAVATTHansard 4 October 2000MINISTERIAL STATEMENTTorres Strait MonumentHon. J. C. SPENCE (Mount Gravatt— ALP) (Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait IslanderPolicy and Minister for Women's Policy and Minister for ...
Speech byHon. JUDY SPENCEMEMBER FOR MOUNT GRAVATTHansard 19 October 2000MINISTERIAL STATEMENTGeorgina River Bridge, CamoowealHon. J. C. SPENCE (Mount Gravatt— ALP) (Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait IslanderPolicy and Minister for Women's Policy and ...
Speech byHon. JUDY SPENCEMEMBER FOR MOUNT GRAVATTHansard 8 November 2000MINISTERIAL STATEMENTBuilding Industry; GSTHon. J. C. SPENCE (Mount Gravatt— ALP) (Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait IslanderPolicy and Minister for Women's Policy and Minister ...
Speech byKAREN STRUTHERSMEMBER FOR ARCHERFIELDHansard 5 September 2000ELECTORAL FRAUDMs STRUTHERS (Archerfield—ALP) (6.18 p.m.): I am very pleased to second the amendmentmoved by the Attorney-General and support the measures he has introduced to date to ...
Speech byKAREN STRUTHERSMEMBER FOR ARCHERFIELDHansard 3 October 2000CHILD CARE AMENDMENT BILLMs STRUTHERS (Archerfield—ALP) (2.54 p.m.): The Minister for Families, Youth andCommunity Care has introduced a number of key initiatives over the past 18 months or ...
Speech byKAREN STRUTHERSMEMBER FOR ARCHERFIELDHansard 5 October 2000OLYMPIC GAMESMs STRUTHERS (Archerfield—ALP) (10.25 a.m.): For two weeks Queenslanders were feastingon a daily dose of the spectacular Olympic Games. The Games were the friendly Games. They ...
Speech byKAREN STRUTHERSMEMBER FOR ARCHERFIELDHansard 5 October 2000CRIMINAL LAW AMENDMENT BILLMs STRUTHERS (Archerfield—ALP) (5.19 p.m.): I have known the Attorney-General, theHonourable Matt Foley, for almost 20 years. I had the benefit of his legal wisdom ...
Speech byKAREN STRUTHERSMEMBER FOR ARCHERFIELDHansard 17 October 2000AFFORDABLE HOUSINGMs STRUTHERS (Archerfield—ALP) (12 p.m.): Having a secure, affordable roof over our headsis a basic need that all Queenslanders strive to achieve. However, for many home ...
Speech byKAREN STRUTHERSMEMBER FOR ARCHERFIELDHansard 8 November 2000GAMBLING LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMs STRUTHERS (Archerfield—ALP) (8.38 p.m.): In common with me, many thousands ofQueenslanders probably did their dough yesterday through not knowing that ...
Speech byKAREN STRUTHERSMEMBER FOR ARCHERFIELDHansard 9 November 2000COOKE INQUIRYMs STRUTHERS (Archerfield—ALP) (6.40 p.m.): The members opposite try to rewrite history tosuit their own political needs, and generally they get it wrong. One thing that they ...
Speech byKAREN STRUTHERSMEMBER FOR ARCHERFIELDHansard 9 November 2000CORPORATIONS LAWMs STRUTHERS (Archerfield—ALP) (8.37 p.m.): As the motion put forward by the member forNicklin seeks to extend the social responsibility of corporations, I am pleased to ...
Speech byKAREN STRUTHERSMEMBER FOR ARCHERFIELDHansard 1 March 2000DRUG REHABILITATION (COURT DIVERSION BILLMs STRUTHERS (Archerfield—ALP) (12.39 p.m.): I am keen to support the Attorney-General'sDrug Rehabilitation (Court Diversion) Bill. I have been an ...
Speech byKAREN STRUTHERSMEMBER FOR ARCHERFIELDHansard 2 March 2000HOWARD GOVERNMENTMs STRUTHERS (Archerfield—ALP) (10.01 a.m.): As I move around the Archerfield electorate, Imeet many people who are working, but they have insecure casual or low-paid work and ...
Speech byKAREN STRUTHERSMEMBER FOR ARCHERFIELDHansard 16 March 2000TRANSPORT LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMs STRUTHERS (Archerfield—ALP) (4.52 p.m.): I am always keen to speak on transport issues.My electorate of Archerfield is not only the economic hub of ...
Speech byKAREN STRUTHERSMEMBER FOR ARCHERFIELDHansard 16 March 2000WOOLWORTHSMs STRUTHERS (Archerfield—ALP) (7.07 p.m.): Woolworths appears set to undermine thecareers of about 90 skilled administration workers in closing its State office at Acacia Ridge. ...
Speech byKAREN STRUTHERSMEMBER FOR ARCHERFIELDHansard 11 April 2000PETFORD TRAINING FARMMs STRUTHERS (Archerfield—ALP) (6.30 p.m.): I rise to support the amendment. The decisionto withdraw funding from the Petford Training Farm was not taken lightly. Our ...
Speech byKAREN STRUTHERSMEMBER FOR ARCHERFIELDHansard 13 April 2000MEDICATION COSTSMs STRUTHERS (Archerfield—ALP) (10.26 a.m.): Yesterday the 2UE news on our pagers ranthe following headline: "New drug to rival Viagra set for release". It is an indictment on ...
Speech byKAREN STRUTHERSMEMBER FOR ARCHERFIELDHansard 18 May 2000TECHNOLOGY AND THE OLDER GENERATIONMs STRUTHERS (Archerfield—ALP) (10.24 a.m.): I want to pay tribute to a fearless band ofseniors from Forest Place Retirement Village, Acacia Ridge, 60 & Better ...
Speech byKAREN STRUTHERSMEMBER FOR ARCHERFIELDHansard 31 May 2000TRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT BILLMs STRUTHERS (Archerfield—ALP) (4.05 p.m.): I support the Training and Employment Bill. Ialso commend the Minister for his determination to repair the damage done to ...
Speech byKAREN STRUTHERSMEMBER FOR ARCHERFIELDHansard 1 June 2000EXECUTIVE SALARIES; INDUSTRIAL RELATIONSMs STRUTHERS (Archerfield—ALP) (7.06 p.m.): Trade union/shareholder alliances flexed theirmuscle during the Rio Tinto AGM last week in Brisbane. I commend ...
Speech byJULIE ATTWOODMEMBER FOR MOUNT OMMANEYHansard 14 November 2000WORKCOVER QUEENSLAND AND OTHER ACTS AMENDMENT BILLMrs ATTWOOD (Mount Ommaney—ALP) (4.46 p.m.): The WorkCover Queensland and OtherActs Amendment Bill includes many positive enhancements for ...
Speech byJULIE ATTWOODMEMBER FOR MOUNT OMMANEYHansard 14 November 2000CORRECTIVE SERVICES BILLMrs ATTWOOD (Mount Ommaney—ALP) (12.27 a.m.): I rise to debate some of the aspects ofthe Corrective Services Bill 2000 which, in essence, consolidates and ...
Speech byJULIE ATTWOODMEMBER FOR MOUNT OMMANEYHansard 14 November 2000INDIGENOUS ART AND CRAFT SHOW AND CULTURAL FESTIVAL; YOUTH ARTS FESTIVALMrs ATTWOOD (Mount Ommaney—ALP) (1.54 a.m.): I am always happy to be invited to theIndigenous Art and Craft Show and ...
Speech byJULIE ATTWOODMEMBER FOR MOUNT OMMANEYHansard 19 February 2002EDUCATION (QUEENSLAND STUDIES AUTHORITY) BILLMrs ATTWOOD (Mount Ommaney—ALP) (3.11 p.m.): Last night I attended the annual generalmeeting of the Jamboree Community Kindergarten. It was ...
Speech byKAREN STRUTHERSMEMBER FOR ARCHERFIELDHansard 22 August 2000FUEL PRICESMs STRUTHERS (Archerfield—ALP) (6.51 p.m.): There are very few things on which I wouldagree with social commentator Alan Jones. However, at breakfast this morning I nearly choked ...
Speech byKAREN STRUTHERSMEMBER FOR ARCHERFIELDHansard 23 August 2000MOBILE PHONESMs STRUTHERS (Archerfield—ALP) (10.28 a.m.): Some commentators have claimed that theradiofrequency fields of mobile phones and their base stations increase the risk of headaches ...
Speech byKAREN STRUTHERSMEMBER FOR ARCHERFIELDHansard 23 August 2000APPROPRIATION BILL, ESTIMATES COMMITTEE DMs STRUTHERS (Archerfield—ALP) (4.03 p.m.): The public scrutiny of the State Budgetthrough the Estimates committee process is an essential feature of ...
Speech byKAREN STRUTHERSMEMBER FOR ARCHERFIELDHansard 24 August 2000APPROPRIATION BILL, ESTIMATES COMMITTEE FMs STRUTHERS (Archerfield—ALP) (2.51 p.m.): The budget expenditure within the portfolio ofEmployment, Training and Industrial Relations is generating ...
Speech byJULIE ATTWOODMEMBER FOR MOUNT OMMANEYHansard 18 October 2000TAIWANESE COMMUNITYMrs ATTWOOD (Mount Ommaney—ALP) (10.23 a.m.): On 30 September, the second last dayof the Olympics, over 1,500 people filled the Brisbane City Hall for the 2000 Rhythm of ...
Speech byJULIE ATTWOODMEMBER FOR MOUNT OMMANEYHansard 18 October 2000MORETON BAY ISLANDSMrs ATTWOOD (Mount Ommaney—ALP) (6.29 p.m.): Soon after I became elected as themember for Mount Ommaney, Brian Fuller, a resident of my electorate, visited me about the ...
Speech byJULIE ATTWOODMEMBER FOR MOUNT OMMANEYHansard 19 October 2000FUEL SUBSIDY AMENDMENT BILLMrs ATTWOOD (Mount Ommaney—ALP) (11.16 p.m.): There is a lot of anger in the electoratesof Queensland about fuel prices. The increased fuel prices are having an ...
Speech byKAREN STRUTHERSMEMBER FOR ARCHERFIELDHansard 20 June 2000GST AND RELATED MATTERS BILLMs STRUTHERS (Archerfield—ALP) (4.57 p.m.): I am contributing to the debate on this GSTlegislation not because I or this Government support the GST—because we do ...
Speech byKAREN STRUTHERSMEMBER FOR ARCHERFIELDHansard 21 June 2000ACCESS TO SUPERANNUATION FUNDSMs STRUTHERS (Archerfield—ALP) (10.19 a.m.): Members need to be aware that, if theirconstituents are experiencing financial hardship and they desperately need ...
Speech byKAREN STRUTHERSMEMBER FOR ARCHERFIELDHansard 21 June 2000TREASURER'S PERFORMANCEMs STRUTHERS (Archerfield—ALP) (6.50 p.m.): It is with great pleasure that I stand by my manand express my absolute confidence in both the Treasurer, David Hamill, and ...
Speech byKAREN STRUTHERSMEMBER FOR ARCHERFIELDHansard 20 July 2000ACCESS TO SUPERANNUATION FUNDSMs STRUTHERS (Archerfield—ALP) (10.14 a.m.): The Federal Treasurer, Peter Costello, hasundeservedly pinned a gold star on his forehead for introducing a regressive ...
Speech byJULIE ATTWOODMEMBER FOR MOUNT OMMANEYHansard 6 September 2000FUEL PRICESMrs ATTWOOD (Mount Ommaney—ALP) (10.16 a.m.): Queenslanders are still being ripped off.Mount Ommaney residents are feeling the pinch of the frequent rise and fall of petrol ...
Speech byJULIE ATTWOODMEMBER FOR MOUNT OMMANEYHansard 7 September 2000CORINDA STATE HIGH SCHOOLMrs ATTWOOD (Mount Ommaney—ALP) (10.29 a.m.): Honourable members would all know bynow how very proud I am of my local schools and community in the Mount Ommaney ...
Speech byJULIE ATTWOODMEMBER FOR MOUNT OMMANEYHansard 17 October 2000ZOE'S PLACEMrs ATTWOOD (Mount Ommaney—ALP) (7.25 p.m.): I am constantly heartened by the greatenthusiasm and support of my community in Mount Ommaney for Zoe's Place. The Zoe Reed ...
Speech byJULIE ATTWOODMEMBER FOR MOUNT OMMANEYHansard 8 November 2000REMEMBRANCE DAYMrs ATTWOOD (Mount Ommaney—ALP) (11.55 p.m.): Soldiers danced on the buses and onthe lorries. They danced on the streets, they shouted, they sang. They cheered again and ...
Speech byJULIE ATTWOODMEMBER FOR MOUNT OMMANEYHansard 23 August 2000APPROPRIATION BILL, ESTIMATES COMMITTEE CMrs ATTWOOD (Mount Ommaney—ALP) (3.01 p.m.): It was my pleasure to chair the Estimateshearing on 3 August for the portfolios of Transport and Main ...
Speech byMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard 24 August 2000EMPLOYMENTMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—IND) (6.20 p.m.): I rise to speak to this motion becausegood, hardworking people in my own electorate have lost to overseas contractors the work that ...
Speech byMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard 24 August 2000MR J. HAYESMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—IND) (7.18 p.m.): I rise to pay tribute to a gentleman in myelectorate, James "Lofty" Hayes, who died on Monday aged 80 years of age. James ...
Speech byMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard 6 September 2000WATER BILLMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—IND) (12.50 p.m.): In rising to speak to the Water Bill I passon my appreciation to the Minister for the briefing his officers gave not only to me ...
Speech byMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard 7 September 2000VEGETATION MANAGEMENT AMENDMENT BILLMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—IND) (10.02 p.m.): A lot was said in debate on the originalVegetation Management Bill and a lot has also been said in ...
Speech byMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard 3 October 2000CHILD CARE AMENDMENT BILLMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—IND) (3.54 p.m.): In rising to speak to this Bill, I indicate mysupport for its principles. I would like to reinforce, as have other ...
Speech byMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard 19 July 2000FREEDOM OF INFORMATION AMENDMENT BILLMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—IND) (9.33 p.m.): It is my understanding that the genesis offreedom of information legislation came from the Report of a ...
Speech byMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard 21 July 2000BUDGET 2000Mrs LIZ CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—IND) (2.41 p.m.): I rise to speak to this Budget and to passon the thanks of the local community for the continuation of funding for projects such as ...
Speech byMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard 22 August 2000STATE HOUSING AMENDMENT BILL [No. 2]Mrs LIZ CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—IND) (3.46 p.m.): In rising to speak to this public housingBill, I would like to also commend the Minister for his concern ...
Speech byMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard 22 August 2000VALUATION OF LAND AMENDMENT BILLMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—IND) (5.10 p.m.): I rise to speak to the Valuation of LandAmendment Bill. Landowners are reminded of valuation legislation ...
Speech byMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard 22 August 2000ELECTORAL FRAUDMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—IND) (5.42 p.m.): Our local, State and Federal elections arethe most important exercises in democracy. In the run-up to an election, people ...
Speech byMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard 23 August 2000TANNUM SANDS RURAL FIRE BRIGADEMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—IND) (11.11 p.m.): I rise in this Adjournment debate tobring to the attention of the House the removal of a Tannum Sands Rural ...
Speech byMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard 3 October 2000PROSTITUTION LEGISLATIONMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—IND) (6 p.m.): I move—"That this House supports amendment of the Queensland Prostitution Act to allow localgovernments whose populations ...
Speech byMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard 4 October 2000MINERAL RESOURCES AMENDMENT BILLMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—IND) (9.09 p.m.), in reply: I thank all members who haveindicated support for the Mineral Resources Amendment Bill. I also thank ...
Speech byMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard 5 October 2000CRIMINAL LAW AMENDMENT BILLMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—IND) (5.39 p.m.): In rising to support this Bill, I also wish tocommend the Minister for the changes that have been made. It is a sad ...
Speech byMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard 17 October 2000NATURE CONSERVATION AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—IND) (4.40 p.m.): I rise to speak to the Nature Conservationand Other Legislation Amendment Bill in ...
Speech byMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard 18 October 2000CRIMINAL CODE AMENDMENT BILLMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—IND) (8.48 p.m.): The material contained in the Bill beforethe House has particular relevance to my electorate at the moment, and I ...
Speech byMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard 19 October 2000FOOD PRODUCTION [SAFETY] BILLMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—IND) (2.45 p.m.): I rise to speak to the Food Production(Safety) Bill and to put on the record some of the concerns that have been ...
Speech byMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard 22 June 2000PRIMARY INDUSTRIES AND NATURAL RESOURCES LEGISLATIION AMENDMENT BILLMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—IND) (9.02 p.m.): In rising to speak on this Bill, I want tomake a couple of quick comments on ...
Speech byMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard 19 July 2000DRUGS MISUSE AMENDMENT BILLMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—IND) (2.55 p.m.): I rise to speak in support of the DrugsMisuse Amendment Bill. I express interest in the amendments that have been ...
Speech byMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard 19 July 2000DIESEL REBATE SCHEMEMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—IND) (5.55 p.m.): I move—"That this House calls on the Government to review the diesel rebate scheme inQueensland for off-road diesel users to ...
Speech byMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard 24 August 2000APPROPRIATION BILL, ESTIMATES COMMITTEE EMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—IND) (12.17 p.m.): Thank you, Mr Chairman. I will take theopportunity to comment on yesterday's Estimates debate which, ...
Speech byMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard 24 August 2000APPROPRIATION BILL, ESTIMATES COMMITTEE FMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—IND) (2.36 p.m.): In rising to contribute to this debate onthe Estimates committee report, I would like to express my ...
Speech byMIKE KAISERMEMBER FOR WOODRIDGEHansard 19 October 2000FUEL SUBSIDY AMENDMENT BILLMr KAISER (Woodridge—ALP) (9.40 p.m.): The Fuel Subsidy Amendment Bill demonstratesthat this Beattie Labor Government is prepared to do what it can to ease the burden on ...
Speech byMIKE KAISERMEMBER FOR WOODRIDGEHansard 15 November 2000COMMUNITY RENEWAL PROJECTS, WOODRIDGE AND KINGSTON Mr KAISER (Woodridge—ALP) (11.07 p.m.): Tonight I wish to report to the House on thetremendous progress being made in the Woodridge and Kingston ...
Speech byMIKE KAISERMEMBER FOR WOODRIDGEHansard 16 November 2000PROPERTY CRIMEMr KAISER (Woodridge—ALP) (6.31 p.m.): Mr Speaker, here is a riddle for you: how do youknow when there is an election coming up in Queensland? The National and Liberal Parties ...
Speech byMIKE REYNOLDSMEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLEHansard 31 May 2000CAPE YORK PARTNERSHIP PLANMr REYNOLDS (Townsville—ALP) (11.23 p.m.): Tonight I take the opportunity to commend theBeattie Government on the Cape York Partnerships document and commend Noel Pearson ...
Speech byMIKE REYNOLDSMEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLEHansard 20 June 2000MS E. SINGLETON; COONAMBELAH CARAVAN PARKMr REYNOLDS (Townsville—ALP) (11.40 p.m.): Today I wish to alert the House to the concernsof a caravan park dweller who has been intimidated and harassed ...
Speech byMIKE REYNOLDSMEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLEHansard 18 July 2000NAIDOC WEEK CELEBRATIONS, TOWNSVILLEMr REYNOLDS (Townsville—ALP) (12.17 p.m.): It is with a great deal of pride that I rise today tocommend the national NAIDOC Week 2000 celebrations held in the ...
Speech byMIKE REYNOLDSMEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLEHansard 19 July 2000MINING PROJECT, TOWNSVILLEMr REYNOLDS (Townsville—ALP) (10.26 a.m.): The Townsville region continues to be theeconomic and industrial powerhouse of north Queensland. The rail and road ...
Speech byMIKE REYNOLDSMEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLEHansard 20 July 2000PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES, EMPLOYMENT SERVICESMr REYNOLDS (Townsville—ALP) (10.26 a.m.): Today I want to bring to the attention of theParliament the cold and callous disregard the Federal ...
Speech byMIKE KAISERMEMBER FOR WOODRIDGEHansard 22 August 2000FUEL PRICESMr KAISER (Woodridge—ALP) (6.40 p.m.): Tonight I rise to make the case for a national inquiryinto petrol prices. I find it extraordinary that we need to make the case for the benefit of ...
Speech byMIKE KAISERMEMBER FOR WOODRIDGEHansard 23 August 2000ELECTORAL FRAUDMr KAISER (Woodridge—ALP) (6.44 p.m.): Several days ago the Leader of the Oppositionreferred to the CJC a complaint about this matter and called for an inquiry. The CJC is indeed ...
Speech byMIKE KAISERMEMBER FOR WOODRIDGEHansard 23 August 2000LABOUR MARKET PROGRAMSMr KAISER (Woodridge—ALP) (11.26 p.m.): Like all people on this side of the Chamber, I wasrecently appalled to hear the Leader of the Liberal Party describe the Government's ...
Speech byMIKE KAISERMEMBER FOR WOODRIDGEHansard 24 August 2000APPROPRIATION BILL, ESTIMATES COMMITTEE EMr KAISER (Woodridge—ALP) (11.51 a.m.): This was my first experience with Estimatescommittee hearings in this place and I join with other members of the ...
Speech byMIKE REYNOLDSMEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLEHansard 15 March 2000AGED CAREMr REYNOLDS (Townsville—ALP) (11.04 p.m.): The Howard Government's total abrogation andabysmal handling of its aged care responsibilities raises serious concerns for all Australians, ...
Speech byMIKE REYNOLDSMEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLEHansard 18 May 2000WELCOME HOME EAST TIMOR PARADE; SUN METALSMr REYNOLDS (Townsville—ALP) (7.24 p.m.): Last Tuesday, 16 May was a very memorableand proud day for the residents of Townsville/Thuringowa. Of course, I ...
Speech byMIKE REYNOLDSMEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLEHansard 30 May 2000CLEANER ENERGY STRATEGYMr REYNOLDS (Townsville—ALP) (12 p.m.): I wish to commend the Government on its CleanerEnergy Strategy announced last week. This is a groundbreaking policy which promotes the ...
Speech byMIKE REYNOLDSMEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLEHansard 29 February 2000FLOODSMr REYNOLDS (Townsville—ALP) (11.39 a.m.): The monsoonal trough which dumped bucketsof rain over the State in recent weeks certainly made its presence felt in the north Queensland ...
Speech byMIKE REYNOLDSMEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLEHansard 2 March 2000BOUNDARY STREET, TOWNSVILLEMr REYNOLDS (Townsville—ALP) (7.04 p.m.): Last week in Townsville I announced that aspecial community reference group would be set up to discuss traffic and safety ...
Speech byMIKE REYNOLDSMEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLEHansard 14 March 2000TELSTRAMr REYNOLDS (Townsville—ALP) (12.28 p.m.): Telstra's announcement that 10,000 workerswould be made redundant over the next two years threatens hundreds of north Queensland jobs.Telstra, ...
Speech byMIKE KAISERMEMBER FOR WOODRIDGEHansard 4 October 2000ELECTRICITY AMENDMENT BILLMr KAISER (Woodridge—ALP) (12.54 p.m.): I rise to support the Electricity Amendment Bill2000. I, too, like the previous speaker, want to focus on the consumer aspects of ...
Speech byMIKE KAISERMEMBER FOR WOODRIDGEHansard 4 October 2000LABOR PARTY PRESELECTION RULESMr KAISER (Woodridge—ALP) (11.14 p.m.): Tonight I rise to provide the Parliament with anaccount of what steps the Labor Party took through the nineties to reform its ...
Speech byMIKE KAISERMEMBER FOR WOODRIDGEHansard 24 August 2000EMPLOYMENTMr KAISER (Woodridge—ALP) (6.17 p.m.): I second the amendment moved by my colleaguethe member for Logan. The motion as it stands at the moment is nothing more than a cruel hoax ...
Speech byMIKE KAISERMEMBER FOR WOODRIDGEHansard 24 August 2000PARKVIEW GARDENS Mr KAISER (Woodridge—ALP) (7.12 p.m.): Some time ago I raised in this place the need toregulate pensioner units. They are not nursing homes, nor are they retirement villages, so ...
Speech byMIKE KAISERMEMBER FOR WOODRIDGEHansard 7 September 2000ELECTORAL FRAUD; MS K. EHRMANNMr KAISER (Woodridge—ALP) (10.21 a.m.): On Tuesday, the Leader of the Opposition soughtto draw a link between Karen Ehrmann's illegal activities in Townsville and ...
Speech byMIKE KAISERMEMBER FOR WOODRIDGEHansard 19 October 2000DIESEL FUEL REBATE SCHEMEMr KAISER (Woodridge—ALP) (6.50 p.m.): The previous speaker in this debate challenged uson this side of the House to clearly make our position known to Canberra. The ...
Speech byMIKE KAISERMEMBER FOR WOODRIDGEHansard 3 October 2000EFFECTS OF TEMPERATURE ON FUELMr KAISER (Woodridge—ALP) (12.19 p.m.): I rise today to discuss the issue of temperatureeffects on fuel volume and the likely impact this has on fuel prices at the ...
Speech byPAUL LUCAS MLAMEMBER FOR LYTTONHansard 1 June 2000QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICEMr LUCAS (Lytton—ALP) (6.39 p.m.): When the Beattie Labor Government came to power, wesaid that we would be tough on crime and tough on the causes of crime. We said that we ...
Speech byPAUL LUCAS MLAMEMBER FOR LYTTONHansard 21 June 2000POLICE POWERS AND RESPONSIBILITIES AND OTHER ACTS AMENDMENT BILLMr LUCAS (Lytton—ALP) (9.03 p.m.): I am pleased to speak to the Police Powers andResponsibilities and Other Acts Amendment Bill 2000. ...
Speech byPAUL LUCAS MLAMEMBER FOR LYTTONHansard 19 July 2000CITY COUNTRY ALLIANCE/INDEPENDENT MEMBERS, VOTING PATTERNSMr LUCAS (Lytton—ALP) (10.06 a.m.): In December last year I advised the House of the votingrecord in this place of the then One Nation and ...
Speech byPAUL LUCAS MLAMEMBER FOR LYTTONHansard 20 July 2000BUDGET 2000Mr LUCAS (Lytton—ALP) (1.22 a.m.): I am pleased to rise to speak to the Appropriation Billsnot only as a member of the Beattie Labor Government but also in my capacity as the State ...
Speech byPAUL LUCAS MLAMEMBER FOR LYTTONHansard 22 August 2000STATE HOUSING AMENDMENT BILL [No. 2]Mr LUCAS (Lytton—ALP) (3.15 p.m.): In contributing to this debate, I respond to a number ofcomments made in the House on 11 April by the shadow Minister in the ...
Speech byHon. P. BRADDYMEMBER FOR KEDRONHansard 9 November 2000COOKE INQUIRYHon. P. J. BRADDY (Kedron—ALP) (Minister for Employment, Training and Industrial Relations)(6.14 p.m.): I move the following amendment—"Delete all words after 'House' and insert the ...
Speech byHon. P. BRADDYMEMBER FOR KEDRONHansard 14 November 2000WORKCOVER QUEENSLAND AND OTHER ACTS AMENDMENT BILLHon. P. J. BRADDY (Kedron—ALP) (Minister for Employment, Training and Industrial Relations)(5.22 p.m.), in reply: This legislation contains ...
Speech byHon. P. BRADDYMEMBER FOR KEDRONHansard 15 November 2000INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS AND ANOTHER ACT AMENDMENT BILLHon. P. J. BRADDY (Kedron—ALP) (Minister for Employment, Training and Industrial Relations)(4.26 p.m.): I move—"That the Bill be now read a ...
Speech byPAUL LUCAS MLAMEMBER FOR LYTTONHansard 2 March 2000BUNDAMBA AND WOODRIDGE BY-ELECTION RESULTSMr LUCAS (Lytton—ALP) (10.05 a.m.): Saturday, 5 February this year, marked an importantwatershed for a number of participants in the Queensland political ...
Speech byPAUL LUCAS MLAMEMBER FOR LYTTONHansard 13 April 2000CENSURE OF BEATTIE GOVERNMENT AND MINISTER FOR TRANSPORT AND MINISTER FORMAIN ROADSMr LUCAS (Lytton—ALP) (6.40 p.m.): I am delighted to speak in this debate to support theamendment moved to the ...
Speech byPAUL LUCAS MLAMEMBER FOR LYTTONHansard 16 May 2000PRODUCT LABELLINGMr LUCAS (Lytton—ALP) (6.17 p.m.): I rise to support the concept behind the motion toencourage the Federal Government to require Australian content percentage labelling. I note the ...
Speech byPAUL LUCAS MLAMEMBER FOR LYTTONHansard 17 May 2000MENTAL HEALTH BILLMr LUCAS (Lytton—ALP) (5.15 p.m.): The Mental Health Bill before the House today is veryimportant legislation. It has had quite a lengthy genesis—some seven years. In some respects ...
Speech byPAUL LUCAS MLAMEMBER FOR LYTTONHansard 30 May 2000ELECTRICITY INDUSTRYMr LUCAS (Lytton—ALP) (6.49 p.m.): I am pleased to support the amendment moved by theHonourable the Minister. This Beattie Labor Government has recently announced the most ...
Speech byPAUL LUCAS MLAMEMBER FOR LYTTONHansard 23 August 2000APPROPRIATION BILL, ESTIMATES COMMITTEE CMr LUCAS (Lytton—ALP) (3.11 p.m.): In my contribution to the debate on the AppropriationBills, I referred in some detail to the excellent state of ...
Speech byPAUL LUCAS MLAMEMBER FOR LYTTONHansard 23 August 2000APPROPRIATION [PARLIAMENT] BILL, ESTIMATES COMMITTEE EMr LUCAS (Lytton—ALP) (5.47 p.m.): The parliamentary Budget Estimate for this year is some$49.95m. That is a modest 2% increase over last ...
Speech byPAUL LUCAS MLAMEMBER FOR LYTTONHansard 24 August 2000EMPLOYMENTMr LUCAS (Lytton—ALP) (6.45 p.m.): The intellectual contribution of the member for Burdekinknows no limits. Imagine getting up here and saying, "The solution to our trade problems is to ...
Speech byPAUL LUCAS MLAMEMBER FOR LYTTONHansard 24 August 2000BAYSIDE FUEL PRICESMr LUCAS (Lytton—ALP) (7.16 p.m.): Tonight I will share with the House the results of my six-week bayside petrol price survey, undertaken with the assistance of my local ...
Speech byPAUL LUCAS MLAMEMBER FOR LYTTONHansard 14 March 2000BUNDAMBA AND WOODRIDGE BY-ELECTIONSMr LUCAS (Lytton—ALP) (10.24 a.m.): During the previous sitting week I spoke about thecrashing coalition defeat in the Saturday, 5 February by-elections in ...
Speech byPAUL LUCAS MLAMEMBER FOR LYTTONHansard 15 March 2000POLICE POWERS AND RESPONSIBILITIES BILLMr LUCAS (Lytton—ALP) (12.48 p.m.): At the outset, I indicate my strong support for thislegislation. Police powers and responsibilities are something in which ...
Speech byPAUL LUCAS MLAMEMBER FOR LYTTONHansard 13 April 2000LIBERAL PARTY PERFORMANCE, BRISBANE CITY COUNCIL ELECTION Mr LUCAS (Lytton—ALP) (10.22 a.m.): Recently a lot of attention has been focused on theperformance of the Liberal Party. That is ...
Speech byHon. P. BRADDYMEMBER FOR KEDRONHansard 17 September 2000MINISTERIAL STATEMENTBrisbane Institute of TAFEHon. P. J. BRADDY (Kedron—ALP) (Minister for Employment, Training and Industrial Relations)(10.02 a.m.), by leave: On 9 August 2000 certain ...
Speech byHon. P. BRADDYMEMBER FOR KEDRONHansard 17 October 2000WORKCOVER QUEENSLAND AND OTHER ACTS AMENDMENT BILLHon. P. J. BRADDY (Kedron—ALP) (Minister for Employment, Training and Industrial Relations)(12.36 p.m.): I move—"That the Bill be now read a ...
Speech byHon. P. BRADDYMEMBER FOR KEDRONHansard 19 October 2000MINISTERIAL STATEMENTWorkCoverHon. P. J. BRADDY (Kedron—ALP) (Minister for Employment, Training and Industrial Relations)(9.51 a.m.), by leave: I lay upon the table of the House the annual report ...
Speech byPAUL LUCAS MLAMEMBER FOR LYTTONHansard 13 April 2000STATE HOUSING AMENDMENT BILLMr LUCAS (Lytton—ALP) (4.30 p.m.): I am proud to speak in the debate on the State HousingAmendment Bill. Academics and commentators have expressed views about the level ...
Speech byPAUL LUCAS MLAMEMBER FOR LYTTONHansard 31 May 2000TRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT BILLMr LUCAS (Lytton—ALP) (4.20 p.m.): One of the key initiatives contained in the Training andEmployment Bill 2000 is the creation of an independent Apprenticeship and ...
Speech byHon. P. BRADDYMEMBER FOR KEDRONHansard 5 September 2000ELECTORAL FRAUDHon. P. J. BRADDY (Kedron—ALP) (Minister for Employment, Training and Industrial Relations)(6.38 p.m.): I rise to oppose the motion and support the amendment. One of the most ...
Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 14 November 2000FUEL PRICESHon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (10.16 a.m.): I movethe following amendment— Government members: Ha, ha!Mr BORBIDGE: I am sure that ...
Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 16 November 2000LEGAL, CONSTITUTIONAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW COMMITTEEHon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (10.28 a.m.): I riseto support the minority report in ...
Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 16 November 2000VALEDICTORYHon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (7.54 p.m.): Thisoccasion is a tradition. Like all traditions, it should be honoured. In that ...
Speech byMr ROB MITCHELLMEMBER FOR CHARTERS TOWERSHansard 2 March 2000JUVENILE OFFENDERSMr MITCHELL (Charters Towers—NPA) (7.10 p.m.): Residents and business owners in ChartersTowers are sick and tired of the continuous spate of break and enters and other ...
Speech byMr ROB MITCHELLMEMBER FOR CHARTERS TOWERSHansard 16 March 2000DISTRICT HEALTH AREASMr MITCHELL (Charters Towers—NPA) (7.29 p.m.): As many members will be aware, districthealth areas were established some four years ago by the coalition Government to ...
Speech byMr ROB MITCHELLMEMBER FOR CHARTERS TOWERSHansard 17 May 2000COMPETITION POLICY REFORM [QUEENSLAND] BILLMr MITCHELL (Charters Towers—NPA) (8.43 p.m.): In joining the debate tonight on theCompetition Policy Reform (Queensland) Repeal Bill, I say at ...
Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 8 September 2000LAND AND RESOURCES TRIBUNAL AMENDMENT BILLHon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (3.14 p.m.): TheLand and Resources Tribunal Amendment Bill is a ...
Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 5 October 2000MR SPEAKER'S RULINGHon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (9.17 p.m.): On thisshameful night in the Queensland Parliament, I move—Government Members: ...
Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 17 October 2000MOTION OF CONDOLENCEMr V. J. N. Cooper; Mr H. WilliamsHon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (9.37 a.m.): I rise tosupport the comments that have been ...
Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 17 October 2000ELECTORAL FRAUD; SHEPHERDSON INQUIRYHon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (11.30 a.m.): TodayI want to talk about the credibility of this Government, ...
Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 17 October 2000CONFIDENCE IN MR SPEAKERHon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (6 p.m.): I move—"That this House has no confidence in Mr Speaker." Mr Speaker, what is ...
Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 17 October 2000CONFIDENCE IN MR SPEAKERHon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (7.01 p.m.): Wehave just seen quite an extraordinary circumstance where, in the first ...
Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 18 October 2000QUEENSLAND LABOR PARTYHon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (10.12 a.m.): Aseach day goes by and this divided and desperate political party opposite ...
Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 19 October 2000PORT AUTHORITIESHon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (10.23 a.m.): InJune there was considerable public outrage along coastal Queensland over the ...
Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 10 November 2000WITNESS PROTECTION BILLHon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (10.36 a.m.): Inaddressing the Witness Protection Bill, I must say that after his ...
Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 9 November 2000APPROPRIATION BILL [No. 2]; APPROPRIATION [PARLIAMENT] BILL [No. 2]Hon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (12.20 p.m.): Inaddressing the Appropriation ...
Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 9 November 2000COOKE INQUIRYHon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (6.09 p.m.): In risingto second the motion moved by the honourable member for Caloundra, I make ...
Speech by Hon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 9 November 2000ELECTORAL FRAUDHon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (10.19 a.m.): As thehistory of the Labor electoral corruption scandal starts to unveil, ...
Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 3 October 2000ELECTORAL FRAUDHon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (11.31 a.m.): I willcorrect the record. My Government also paid the legal expenses of the Labor ...
Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 4 October 2000MR D. McMANUSHon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (9.45 a.m.): I thankthe Premier for his courtesy. On behalf of members of the Opposition, I take ...
Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 4 October 2000BEATTIE GOVERNMENTHon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (10.27 a.m.): It isvery clear that this increasingly desperate Government will try every trick ...
Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 5 October 2000CHIEF HANSARD REPORTERHon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (9.47 a.m.): It falls torelatively few people to rise to the position of Chief Hansard ...
Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 5 October 2000BEATTIE LABOR GOVERNMENTHon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (10.14 a.m.): MrSpeaker, based on your precedent last night in regard to a speech made ...
Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 19 October 2000FUEL SUBSIDY AMENDMENT BILLHon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (9 p.m.): This Bill is acon. It is a fraud, the product of a fraudulent Government. ...
Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 5 October 2000MR SPEAKER'S RULINGHon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (8.45 p.m.): I rise tosupport the comments that have been made by the member for ...
Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 8 November 2000SUPERANNUATION OF MPS; MR W. T. D'ARCYHon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (11.50 a.m.):Unfortunately, today in this Parliament and last week ...
Speech byMr TIM MULHERINMEMBER FOR MACKAYHansard 17 May 2000NATIONAL PARK ESTATEMr MULHERIN (Mackay—ALP) (6.28 p.m.): What a doozey of a debate! We have all just beenenlightened by the member for Keppel, the Opposition spokesperson on national parks, who ...
Speech byMr TIM MULHERINMEMBER FOR MACKAYHansard 22 June 2000SUGAR INDUSTRY AMENDMENT BILLMr MULHERIN (Mackay—ALP) (2.50 p.m.): I would just like to comment on some of theremarks made by the member for Caboolture and the member for Lockyer in relation to ...
Speech byMr TIM MULHERINMEMBER FOR MACKAYHansard 22 June 2000DAIRY INDUSTRY [IMPLEMENTATION OF NATIONAL ADJUSTMENT ARRANGEMENTS]AMENDMENT BILLMr MULHERIN (Mackay—ALP) (10.46 p.m.): I heard the Opposition Leader waffle on in a piousmanner about the sanctity of ...
Speech byMr TIM MULHERINMEMBER FOR MACKAYHansard 21 July 2000BUDGET 2000Mr MULHERIN (Mackay—ALP) (11.59 a.m.): It is a pleasure to speak in support of the Budget.Firstly, I would like to congratulate the Treasurer, the Honourable David Hamill, for delivering ...
Speech byMr TIM MULHERINMEMBER FOR MACKAYHansard 23 August 2000APPROPRIATION BILL, ESTIMATES COMMITTEE AMr MULHERIN (Mackay—ALP) (11.47 a.m.): In rising to speak to the report of EstimatesCommittee A, I note the National Party has had very little to say about ...
Speech byMr TIM MULHERINMEMBER FOR MACKAYHansard 24 August 2000APPROPRIATION BILL, ESTIMATES COMMITTEE FMr MULHERIN (Mackay—ALP) (12.43 p.m.): As a member of the Minister for Mines andEnergy's legislative committee, it is a pleasure for me to speak in support ...
Speech byMr TIM MULHERINMEMBER FOR MACKAYHansard 24 August 2000EMPLOYMENTMr MULHERIN (Mackay—ALP) (6.25 p.m.): This Beattie Government has been on aboutcreating jobs and job opportunities throughout regional Queensland. We are trying to take Queenslandfrom ...
Speech byHon. TOM BARTONMEMBER FOR WATERFORDHansard 11 April 2000MINISTERIAL STATEMENTMr H. Te KootiHon. T. A. BARTON (Waterford—ALP) (Minister for Police and Corrective Services) (10.04 a.m.),by leave: Queensland people, especially Ipswich residents, were ...
Speech byHon. TOM BARTONMEMBER FOR WATERFORDHansard 17 May 2000DRUGS MISUSE AMENDMENT BILLHon. T. A. BARTON (Waterford—ALP) (Minister for Police and Corrective Services) (11.30 a.m.):I move—"That the Bill be now read a second time."The objective of this Bill ...
Speech byHon. TOM BARTONMEMBER FOR WATERFORDHansard 17 May 2000POLICE POWERS AND RESPONSIBILITIES AND OTHER ACTS AMENDMENT BILLHon. T. A. BARTON (Waterford—ALP) (Minister for Police and Corrective Services) (11.37 a.m.):I move—"That the Bill be now read a ...
Speech byHon. TOM BARTONMEMBER FOR WATERFORDHansard 1 June 2000QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICEHon. T. A. BARTON (Waterford—ALP) (Minister for Police and Corrective Services) (6.14 p.m.): Imove—"That this House amends the notice of motion to delete all the words ...
Speech byHon. TOM BARTONMEMBER FOR WATERFORDHansard 2 March 2000MINISTERIAL STATEMENTFlood Repairs, Assistance by PrisonersHon. T. A. BARTON (Waterford—ALP) (Minister for Police and Corrective Services) (9.40 a.m.),by leave: The devastating floods in western ...
Speech byHon. TOM BARTONMEMBER FOR WATERFORDHansard 15 March 2000POLICE POWERS AND RESPONSIBILITIES BILLHon. T. A. BARTON (Waterford—ALP) (Minister for Police and Corrective Services) (4.13 p.m.),in reply: I was expecting to hear someone else, but in ...
Speech byMr TIM MULHERINMEMBER FOR MACKAYHansard 6 September 2000WATER BILLMr MULHERIN (Mackay—ALP) (12.37 p.m.): In speaking to the Water Bill 2000, I would like tofocus on the aspects of the maintenance of water service infrastructure and the new ...
Speech byMr TIM MULHERINMEMBER FOR MACKAYHansard 7 September 2000SOUTH SEA ISLANDERSMr MULHERIN (Mackay—ALP) (10.08 a.m.): Today is an historic occasion, and I support theformal recognition by the Beattie Labor Government and the Parliament of Queensland of ...
Speech byMr TIM MULHERINMEMBER FOR MACKAYHansard 7 September 2000MACKAY; SUGAR INDUSTRYMr MULHERIN (Mackay—ALP) (6.18 p.m.): It is a pleasure to rise to second this amendment. Inso doing, it points to the sharp contrast between the Beattie Government and the ...
Speech byMr TIM MULHERINMEMBER FOR MACKAYHansard 4 October 2000CATHY FREEMANMr MULHERIN (Mackay—ALP) (10.29 a.m.): On Monday evening, 25 September, a young 27-year old Mackay woman captured not just the hearts and minds of millions of Australians, who ...
Speech byMr TIM MULHERINMEMBER FOR MACKAYHansard 4 October 2000ELECTRICITY AMENDMENT BILLMr MULHERIN (Mackay—ALP) (3.03 p.m.): Following the reorganisation of the Queenslandelectricity industry, seven regional electricity councils have been established by the ...
Speech byHon. TOM BARTONMEMBER FOR WATERFORDHansard 29 February 2000POLICE POWERS AND RESPONSIBILITIES BILLHon. T. A. BARTON (Waterford—ALP) (Minister for Police and Corrective Services) (2.30 p.m.): Imove—"That the Bill be now read a second time."This Bill ...
Speech byMr TIM MULHERINMEMBER FOR MACKAYHansard 4 October 2000WATER ALLOCATION AND MANAGEMENT PLANSMr MULHERIN (Mackay—ALP) (6.19 p.m.): It is a pleasure to second the amendment movedby the Honourable Minister for Natural Resources. Once again we are hearing ...
Speech byMr TIM MULHERINMEMBER FOR MACKAYHansard 5 October 2000DROUGHT DECLARATIONSMr MULHERIN (Mackay—ALP) (6.22 p.m.): I rise to second the amendment moved by theMinister for Primary Industries. Tonight we are again witnessing another shroud-waving exercise ...
Speech byMr TIM MULHERINMEMBER FOR MACKAYHansard 19 October 2000DIESEL FUEL REBATE SCHEMEMr MULHERIN (Mackay—ALP) (6.40 p.m.): While the Nationals and the Liberals are in herepointing the finger and blame shifting, the facts are clear. The reason that the ...
Speech byMr TIM MULHERINMEMBER FOR MACKAYHansard 8 November 2000ELECTRICITY INDUSTRYMr MULHERIN (Mackay—ALP) (6.52 p.m.): This Government inherited an unwieldy mess interms of the distribution of electricity, transmission of electricity and generation of ...
Speech byMr TIM MULHERINMEMBER FOR MACKAYHansard 14 November 2000PROPERTY AGENTS AND MOTOR DEALERS BILLMr MULHERIN (Mackay—ALP) (9.47 p.m.): In speaking in support of the Property Agents andMotor Dealers Bill, I will focus on aspects of the Bill pertaining to ...
Speech byMr TIM MULHERINMEMBER FOR MACKAYHansard 16 March 2000TEACHERSMr MULHERIN (Mackay—ALP) (6.30 p.m.): I rise to speak in support of the Government'samendment that this House calls on the Beattie Labor Government to continue to negotiatemeaningfully with ...
Speech byMr TIM MULHERINMEMBER FOR MACKAYHansard 12 April 2000DOMESTIC BUILDING CONTRACTS BILL; QUEENSLAND BUILDING TRIBUNAL BILLMr MULHERIN (Mackay—ALP) (3.33 p.m.): I will speak briefly to the Domestic BuildingContracts Bill and will focus on how the Bill ...
Speech byMr TIM MULHERINMEMBER FOR MACKAYHansard 12 April 2000WATER STORAGE, BURNETT RIVERMr MULHERIN (Mackay—ALP) (6.42 p.m.): What we should be talking about in this debate isthe Opposition's failure to take on real challenges for regional and rural ...
Speech byMr TIM MULHERINMEMBER FOR MACKAYHansard 17 May 2000MENTAL HEALTH BILLMr MULHERIN (Mackay—ALP) (4.10 p.m.): I wish to speak briefly in support of the MentalHealth Bill 2000. I particularly want to refer to that part of the Bill which involves the ...
Speech byBARBARA STONEMEMBER FOR SPRINGWOODHansard 7 August 2001DRUG AWARENESS FORUMMs STONE (Springwood—ALP) (12.25 p.m.): Recently, I held a 'drugs in the community' forumfor the people of Springwood. Like the recent 60 Minutes program, the night was about ...
Speech byBARBARA STONEMEMBER FOR SPRINGWOODHansard 8 August 2001CONSUMER CREDIT [QUEENSLAND] AMENDMENT BILLMs STONE (Springwood—ALP) (5.22 p.m.): It gives me great pleasure to rise to speak to theConsumer Credit (Queensland) Amendment Bill 2001. Many people ...
Speech byBARBARA STONEMEMBER FOR SPRINGWOODHansard 11 September 2001EDUCATION [ACCREDITATION OF NON-STATE SCHOOLS] BILLMs STONE (Springwood—ALP) (5.04 p.m.): I rise to speak in support of the Education(Accreditation of Non-State Schools) Bill. There is no ...
Speech byBARBARA STONEMEMBER FOR SPRINGWOODHansard 13 September 2001PROPERTY AGENTS AND MOTOR DEALERS AMENDMENT BILLMs STONE (Springwood—ALP) (4.53 p.m.): I rise to speak in support of the Property Agentsand Motor Dealers Amendment Bill, a bill that will ...
Speech byBARBARA STONEMEMBER FOR SPRINGWOODHansard 18 October 2001WORKCOVER QUEENSLAND AMENDMENT BILLMs STONE (Springwood—ALP) (3.12 p.m.): I rise to speak in support of the WorkCoverQueensland Amendment Bill. In 1916, the Labor T. J. Ryan government ...
Speech byBARBARA STONEMEMBER FOR SPRINGWOODHansard 18 October 2001GENE TECHNOLOGY BILLMs STONE (Springwood—ALP) (6.36 p.m.): I rise to speak in support of the Gene TechnologyBill. With respect to the growing development of biotechnology, this is an important ...
Speech byBARBARA STONEMEMBER FOR SPRINGWOODHansard 30 October 2001SPECIAL OLYMPICS BASKETBALL; SLACKS CREEK STATE SCHOOLMs STONE (Springwood—ALP) (11.45 a.m.): This morning I have two matters to speak about.Firstly, on Sunday, 21 October, Logan city hosted ...
Speech byBARBARA STONEMEMBER FOR SPRINGWOODHansard 8 November 2001VOLUNTEER GROUPS, LOGANMs STONE (Springwood—ALP) (10.25 a.m.): The city of Logan is full of community groups withhardworking volunteers who give their valuable free time to provide a range of ...
Speech byBARBARA STONEMEMBER FOR SPRINGWOODHansard 4 December 2001ABORIGINAL AND TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER HOUSINGMs STONE (Springwood—ALP) (10.22 a.m.): I would like to inform honourable members of theachievements made through Aboriginal and Torres Strait ...
Speech byBARBARA STONEMEMBER FOR SPRINGWOODHansard 6 December 2001PENALTIES AND SENTENCES [NON-CONTACT ORDERS] AMENDMENT BILLMs STONE (Springwood—ALP) (12.12 p.m.): I rise to speak briefly on the Penalties andSentences (Non-Contact Orders) Amendment Bill ...
Speech byBARBARA STONEMEMBER FOR SPRINGWOODHansard 6 December 2001FREEDOM OF INFORMATION AMENDMENT REGULATION [No. 1] 2001Ms STONE (Springwood—ALP) (6.11 p.m.): I rise with pleasure to participate in this debatetonight and speak against the disallowance ...
Speech byBARBARA STONEMEMBER FOR SPRINGWOODHansard 6 December 2001SPORTS AWARDS, SPRINGWOODMs STONE (Springwood—ALP) (7.08 p.m.): On Sunday, 4 November it was with great pleasurethat I presented sports awards to some of Springwood's sporting greats. Logan ...
Speech byBARBARA STONEMEMBER FOR SPRINGWOODHansard 11 December 2001LAND SALES AMENDMENT BILLMs STONE (Springwood—ALP) (9.23 p.m.): I am pleased to offer my support to the ministerupon the introduction of this bill and wish to speak briefly to it. The ...
Speech byBARBARA STONEMEMBER FOR SPRINGWOODHansard 20 June 2001NATIONAL AUSTRALIA BANK, ROCHEDALE BRANCH CLOSUREMs STONE (Springwood—ALP) (10.15 a.m.): I inform honourable members of a plan by theNational Australia Bank to close its Rochedale branch. This ...
Speech byBARBARA STONEMEMBER FOR SPRINGWOODHansard 21 June 2001BUDGET DEBATE 2001Ms STONE (Springwood—ALP) (9.00 p.m.): I rise to participate positively in tonight's debate.The Beattie Labor government is continuing to provide responsible economic management ...
Speech byBARBARA STONEMEMBER FOR SPRINGWOODHansard 27 November 2001TRANSPORT LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMs STONE (Springwood—ALP) (9.13 p.m.): I rise to speak briefly in support of the bill. Iparticularly wish to speak about the Transport (Busway and Light ...
Speech byBARBARA STONEMEMBER FOR SPRINGWOODHansard 27 November 2001ELECTRICITY LEGISLATION AMENDMENT AND REPEAL BILLMs STONE (Springwood—ALP) (10.28 p.m.): It is with pleasure that I rise in support of this bill.The main reason for the bill is to provide for ...
Speech byBARBARA STONEMEMBER FOR SPRINGWOODHansard 27 November 2001SPRINGWOOD AMBULANCE STATIONMs STONE (Springwood—ALP) (12.53 a.m.): It is with great regret that again I have to rise inthe House to talk about the ignorance and inadequacy of councillors in ...
Speech byBARBARA STONEMEMBER FOR SPRINGWOODHansard 28 November 2001MOTOR ACCIDENT INSURANCE AMENDMENT BILLMs STONE (Springwood—ALP) (12.30 p.m.): I rise to speak in support of the Motor AccidentInsurance Amendment Bill—a bill that will benefit all Queensland ...
Speech byBARBARA STONEMEMBER FOR SPRINGWOODHansard 29 November 2001INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS AMENDMENT BILLMs STONE (Springwood—ALP) (2.40 p.m.): The new Queensland Industrial Relations Act iscreating a fair and balanced industrial relations system for the ...
Speech byBARBARA STONEMEMBER FOR SPRINGWOODHansard 2 August 2001APPROPRIATION BILLS [ESTIMATES COMMITTEE G]Ms STONE (Springwood—ALP) (4.33 p.m.): As a member of Estimates Committee G, I takethis opportunity to say how impressed I am by this democratic ...
Speech byBARBARA STONEMEMBER FOR SPRINGWOODHansard 2 August 2001JOHN PAUL COLLEGEMs STONE (Springwood—ALP) (5.15 p.m.): Last Thursday, the Minister for Innovation andInformation Economy, the Honourable Paul Lucas, attended John Paul College, a great private ...
Speech byBARBARA STONEMEMBER FOR SPRINGWOODHansard 27 November 2001SPRINGWOOD VOLUNTEERSMs STONE (Springwood—ALP) (12.15 p.m.): Sunday, 4 November was a very special day.Approximately 200 people gathered to recognise and celebrate their support of the work ...
Speech byBARBARA STONEMEMBER FOR SPRINGWOODHansard 17 October 2001CHATSWOOD HILLS STATE SCHOOLMs STONE (Springwood—ALP) (10.25 a.m.): It is with great pleasure that I inform honourablemembers of one of the greenest and healthiest schools in south-east ...
Speech byMrs J. SHELDONMEMBER FOR CALOUNDRAHansard 14 November 2000WORKCOVER QUEENSLAND AND OTHER ACTS AMENDMENT BILLMrs SHELDON (Caloundra—LP) (3.55 p.m.): The Opposition will support the Bill for an Act toamend the WorkCover Queensland Act 1996, the ...
Speech byMrs J. SHELDONMEMBER FOR CALOUNDRAHansard 15 November 2000FUEL PRICESMrs SHELDON (Caloundra—LP) (3.23 p.m.): I am pleased to follow the member forTownsville—or should I say the member for "rorting"—in this debate. What we have heard from themember ...
Speech byMrs J. SHELDONMEMBER FOR CALOUNDRAHansard 15 March 2000COMPETITION POLICY REFORM [QUEENSLAND] BILLMrs SHELDON (Caloundra—LP) (10.25 p.m.): I rise tonight to address the issue of NationalCompetition Policy and the National Competition Council. I think ...
Speech byMrs J. SHELDONMEMBER FOR CALOUNDRAHansard 12 April 2000DOMESTIC BUILDING CONTRACTS BILL; QUEENSLAND BUILDING TRIBUNAL BILLMrs SHELDON (Caloundra—LP) (3.22 p.m.): Having delivered the QBSA Bill as the first trancheof the Better Building Industry ...
Speech byMrs J. SHELDONMEMBER FOR CALOUNDRAHansard 17 May 2000MENTAL HEALTH BILLMrs SHELDON (Caloundra—LP) (3.31 p.m.): I wish to participate in the debate on the MentalHealth Bill because mental illness is a terrible reality for a lot of Australians and ...
Speech byMrs J. SHELDONMEMBER FOR CALOUNDRAHansard 18 May 2000MEDICAL AIDS SUBSIDY SCHEME, WAITING LISTS Mrs SHELDON (Caloundra—LP) (7.09 p.m.): I was recently contacted by a constituent who wasgreatly concerned by his wife's need for medical aids and the ...
Speech byMrs J. SHELDONMEMBER FOR CALOUNDRAHansard 30 May 2000AUSTRALIAN COMPETITION AND CONSUMER COMMISSIONMrs SHELDON (Caloundra—LP) (10.22 a.m.): Whilst members opposite have persistentlycomplained about the GST and how it is subject to abuse by ruthless ...
Speech byMr JIM PEARCEMEMBER FOR FITZROYHansard 23 August 2000FUEL PRICESMr PEARCE (Fitzroy—ALP) (10.19 a.m.): Today I call on Shell Australia to explain why onTuesday the price of unleaded petrol in Middlemount was $1 and 2.9c per litre, when consumers ...
Speech byMr JIM PEARCEMEMBER FOR FITZROYHansard 24 August 2000APPROPRIATION BILL, ESTIMATES COMMITTEE GMr PEARCE (Fitzroy—ALP) (3.12 p.m.): I am pleased to join this debate today, which is part ofthe Budget process. Estimates Committee G examined the ...
Speech byMr JIM PEARCEMEMBER FOR FITZROYHansard 7 September 2000VEGETATION MANAGEMENT AMENDMENT BILLMr PEARCE (Fitzroy—ALP) (8.36 p.m.): I take pleasure in joining this debate on the VegetationManagement Amendment Bill. This amending legislation has been ...
Speech byMr JIM PEARCEMEMBER FOR FITZROYHansard 4 October 2000INTERNET SCAMMr PEARCE (Fitzroy—ALP) (11.26 p.m.): I wish to issue a warning to rural Queenslanders not tobe taken in by what appears to be a scam involving the promise of free Internet access ...
Speech byMr JIM PEARCEMEMBER FOR FITZROYHansard 5 October 2000DROUGHT DECLARATIONSMr PEARCE (Fitzroy—ALP) (6.30 p.m.): I rise to support the amended motion moved by theMinister for Primary Industries and Rural Communities. As a member of Parliament ...
Speech byMrs J. GAMINMEMBER FOR BURLEIGHHansard 20 July 2000BUDGET 2000Mrs GAMIN (Burleigh—NPA) (3.57 p.m.): This is a sad Budget. It is perhaps the saddest of thetroika of Budgets now down to the credit, or rather the discredit, of the honourable member for ...
Speech byMrs J. GAMINMEMBER FOR BURLEIGHHansard 23 August 2000APPROPRIATION [PARLIAMENT] BILL, ESTIMATES COMMITTEE EMrs GAMIN (Burleigh—NPA) (5.42 p.m.): In joining the debate on the report of EstimatesCommittee E there are some points about the conduct of ...
Speech byMrs J. GAMINMEMBER FOR BURLEIGHHansard 24 August 2000APPROPRIATION BILL, ESTIMATES COMMITTEE GMrs GAMIN (Burleigh—NPA) (3.59 p.m.): I want to make it clear that I was not expecting theBudget to do much for my electorate of Burleigh, so in that sense ...
Speech byHon. JUDY SPENCEMEMBER FOR MOUNT GRAVATTHansard 13 April 2000MINISTERIAL STATEMENTKorrawinga Aboriginal CorporationHon. J. C. SPENCE (Mount Gravatt— ALP) (Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait IslanderPolicy and Minister for Women's Policy and ...
Speech byHon. JUDY SPENCEMEMBER FOR MOUNT GRAVATTHansard 13 April 2000EQUITY AND FAIR TRADING (MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS) BILLHon. J. C. SPENCE (Mount Gravatt— ALP) (Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait IslanderPolicy and Minister for Women's Policy and ...
Speech byHon. JUDY SPENCEMEMBER FOR MOUNT GRAVATTHansard 17 May 2000MINISTERIAL STATEMENTAuctioneers and Agents Committee; Mr D. W. KellyHon. J. C. SPENCE (Mount Gravatt— ALP) (Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait IslanderPolicy and Minister for Women's ...
Speech byMrs J. GAMINMEMBER FOR BURLEIGHHansard 16 November 2000LEGAL, CONSTITUTIONAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW COMMITTEEMrs GAMIN (Burleigh—NPA) (10.13 a.m.): It was disappointing that the majority committeedecided to whitewash issues surrounding important ...
Speech byHon. JUDY SPENCEMEMBER FOR MOUNT GRAVATTHansard 1 March 2000MINISTERIAL STATEMENTMobile Homes ActHon. J. C. SPENCE (Mount Gravatt— ALP) (Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait IslanderPolicy and Minister for Women's Policy and Minister for Fair ...
Speech byHon. JUDY SPENCEMEMBER FOR MOUNT GRAVATTHansard 14 March 2000MINISTERIAL STATEMENTWomen and the Criminal Code Hon. J. C. SPENCE (Mount Gravatt— ALP) (Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait IslanderPolicy and Minister for Women's Policy and ...
Speech byHon. JUDY SPENCEMEMBER FOR MOUNT GRAVATTHansard 15 March 2000MINISTERIAL STATEMENTAnnual Action Plan for Women Hon. J. C. SPENCE (Mount Gravatt— ALP) (Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait IslanderPolicy and Minister for Women's Policy and ...
Speech byHon. JUDY SPENCEMEMBER FOR MOUNT GRAVATTHansard 12 April 2000DOMESTIC BUILDING CONTRACTS BILL; QUEENSLAND BUILDING TRIBUNAL BILLHon. J. C. SPENCE (Mount Gravatt— ALP) (Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait IslanderPolicy and Minister for Women's ...
Speech byHon. JUDY SPENCEMEMBER FOR MOUNT GRAVATTHansard 11 April 2000PETFORD TRAINING FARM Hon. J. C. SPENCE (Mount Gravatt— ALP) (Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait IslanderPolicy and Minister for Women's Policy and Minister for Fair Trading) (6.20 ...
Speech byHon. JUDY SPENCEMEMBER FOR MOUNT GRAVATTHansard 12 April 2000MINISTERIAL STATEMENTPayday LendingHon. J. C. SPENCE (Mount Gravatt— ALP) (Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait IslanderPolicy and Minister for Women's Policy and Minister for Fair ...
Speech byMrs J. GAMINMEMBER FOR BURLEIGHHansard 14 November 2000CORRECTIVE SERVICES BILLMrs GAMIN (Burleigh—NPA) (1.09 a.m.): There are a number of issues that arise in relation tothe Corrective Services Bill that have caused concern to many people who are ...
Speech byHon. JUDY SPENCEMEMBER FOR MOUNT GRAVATTHansard 21 June 2000EQUITY AND FAIR TRADING [MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS] BILLHon. J. C. SPENCE (Mount Gravatt— ALP) (Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait IslanderPolicy and Minister for Women's Policy and ...
Speech byHon. J. ELDERMEMBER FOR CAPALABAHansard 18 July 2000MINISTERIAL STATEMENTElectronics BoutiqueHon. J. P. ELDER (Capalaba—ALP) (Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development andMinister for Trade) (9.42 a.m.), by leave: I rise today to announce ...
Speech byHon. J. ELDERMEMBER FOR CAPALABAHansard 20 July 2000MINISTERIAL STATEMENTChilders Backpackers Hostel FireHon. J. P. ELDER (Capalaba—ALP) (Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development andMinister for Trade) (9.55 a.m.), by leave: I rise to ...
Speech byHon. J. ELDERMEMBER FOR CAPALABAHansard 20 July 2000UNEMPLOYMENTHon. J. P. ELDER (Capalaba—ALP) (Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development andMinister for Trade) (6.30 p.m.): Let us look at the record of the member who just resumed her seat. ...
Speech byHon. J. ELDERMEMBER FOR CAPALABAHansard 15 November 2000FUEL PRICESHon. J. P. ELDER (Capalaba—ALP) (Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development andMinister for Trade) (11.08 a.m.): I move the following amendment—"That all words in 1 be ...
Speech byHon. J. ELDERMEMBER FOR CAPALABAHansard 21 July 2000MINISTERIAL STATEMENTSmall BusinessHon. J. P. ELDER (Capalaba—ALP) (Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development andMinister for Trade) (9.43 a.m.), by leave: I would like to take this ...
Speech byHon. J. ELDERMEMBER FOR CAPALABAHansard 22 August 2000MINISTERIAL STATEMENTBoeing Australia Hon. J. P. ELDER (Capalaba—ALP) (Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development andMinister for Trade) (9.53 a.m.), by leave: I am pleased to announce ...
Speech byHon. J. ELDERMEMBER FOR CAPALABAHansard 22 June 2000MINISTERIAL STATEMENTQueensland/China Business ForumHon. J. P. ELDER (Capalaba—ALP) (Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development andMinister for Trade) (9.43 a.m.), by leave: China's entry ...
Speech byHon. J. ELDERMEMBER FOR CAPALABAHansard 22 June 2000MINISTERIAL STATEMENTLocal Content PolicyHon. J. P. ELDER (Capalaba—ALP) (Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development andMinister for Trade) (9.46 a.m.), by leave: One of the priorities of ...
Speech byHon. J. ELDERMEMBER FOR CAPALABAHansard 19 October 2000MINISTERIAL STATEMENTOverseas VisitHon. J. P. ELDER (Capalaba—ALP) (Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development andMinister for Trade) (9.45 a.m.), by leave: I table a report on my recent ...
Speech byHon. J. ELDERMEMBER FOR CAPALABAHansard 24 August 2000APPROPRIATION BILL, ESTIMATES COMMITTEE EHon. J. P. ELDER (Capalaba—ALP) (Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development andMinister for Trade) (12.23 p.m.): In an article in the Weekend ...
Speech byHon. J. ELDERMEMBER FOR CAPALABAHansard 22 August 2000MINISTERIAL STATEMENTHon. J. P. ELDER (Capalaba—ALP) (Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development andMinister for Trade) (6.30 p.m.): I rise to support the Government's amendment. The ...
Speech byHon. J. ELDERMEMBER FOR CAPALABAHansard 31 May 2000MINISTERIAL STATEMENTOlympic GamesHon. J. P. ELDER (Capalaba—ALP) (Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development andMinister for Trade) (9.46 a.m.), by leave: One of the first acts of this ...
Speech byHon. J. ELDERMEMBER FOR CAPALABAHansard 5 September 2000MINISTERIAL STATEMENTQantas Meal Production FacilityHon. J. P. ELDER (Capalaba—ALP) (Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development andMinister for Trade) (9.46 a.m.), by leave: The Beattie ...
Speech byHon. J. ELDERMEMBER FOR CAPALABAHansard 5 September 2000MINISTERIAL STATEMENTVenture Capital OpportunitiesHon. J. P. ELDER (Capalaba—ALP) (Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development andMinister for Trade) (9.49 a.m.), by leave: The Beattie ...
Speech byKEN TURNERMEMBER FOR THURINGOWAHansard 19 July 2000DRUGS MISUSE AMENDMENT BILLMr TURNER (Thuringowa—IND) (2.51 p.m.): In 1974 the International Olympic Committeebanned the use of steroids, yet 26 years later steroid use, or abuse, in the sporting ...
Speech byKEN TURNERMEMBER FOR THURINGOWAHansard 19 July 2000FREEDOM OF INFORMATION AMENDMENT BILLMr TURNER (Thuringowa—IND) (9.46 p.m.): There is a saying that doctors bury their mistakes.Some Governments bury their mistakes when they refer or sneak documents ...
Speech byKEN TURNERMEMBER FOR THURINGOWAHansard 21 July 2000BUDGET 2000Mr TURNER (Thuringowa—IND) (4.32 p.m.): I will address this Budget only from the perspectiveof how it relates to my electorate of Thuringowa. I was pleased to see the allocation of $1.4m ...
Speech byKEN TURNERMEMBER FOR THURINGOWAHansard 22 August 2000FRESHCAREMr TURNER (Thuringowa—IND) (10.25 a.m.): The increased use of antibiotics for animals andhumans, the overuse of antibacterial cleaning products and prepackaged foods are the major ...
Speech byKEN TURNERMEMBER FOR THURINGOWAHansard 23 August 2000APPROPRIATION BILL, ESTIMATES COMMITTEE DMr TURNER (Thuringowa—IND) (4.38 p.m.): The people of Thuringowa are concerned. They areconcerned about our public health system, with the Townsville ...
Speech byKEN TURNERMEMBER FOR THURINGOWAHansard 24 August 2000FUNERAL DIRECTORSMr TURNER (Thuringowa—IND) (10.25 a.m.): Representatives from the Masonic Village Homefor the Aged have brought to my attention what I consider an important issue that must be ...
Speech byHon. K. LINGARDMEMBER FOR BEAUDESERTHansard 2 March 2000HIGH SCHOOL, BEAUDESERTHon. K. R. LINGARD (Beaudesert—NPA) (10.27 a.m.): Yesterday residents of the northern partof Beaudesert Shire rallied outside this Parliament. There were two reasons why ...
Speech byHon. K. LINGARDMEMBER FOR BEAUDESERTHansard 11 April 2000PETFORD TRAINING FARM Hon. K. R. LINGARD (Beaudesert—NPA) (6.34 p.m.): Once again we see the dominance ofthose people in the Department of Families, Youth and Community Care who believe ...
Speech byHon. K. LINGARDMEMBER FOR BEAUDESERTHansard 23 August 2000APPROPRIATION BILL, ESTIMATES COMMITTEE AHon. K. R. LINGARD (Beaudesert—NPA) (12.09 p.m.): Once again I want to express myconcern about the way in which the Department of Families is ...
Speech byHon. K. LINGARDMEMBER FOR BEAUDESERTHansard 23 August 2000APPROPRIATION BILL, ESTIMATES COMMITTEE CHon. K. R. LINGARD (Beaudesert—NPA) (3.26 p.m.): I am most concerned that, in spite ofmany deputations by people from my electorate regarding students ...
Speech byHon. K. LINGARDMEMBER FOR BEAUDESERTHansard 23 August 2000APPROPRIATION BILL, ESTIMATES COMMITTEE DHon. K. R. LINGARD (Beaudesert—NPA) (4.28 p.m.): Once again, I continue the fight for a highschool in the northern part of the Beaudesert Shire. ...
Speech byKEN TURNERMEMBER FOR THURINGOWAHansard 9 November 2000APPROPRIATION BILL [No. 2]; APPROPRIATION [PARLIAMENT] BILL [No. 2]Mr TURNER (Thuringowa—IND) (9.15 p.m.): This Government has continually denied that ourpublic health system is in crisis, yet ...
Speech byKEN TURNERMEMBER FOR THURINGOWAHansard 14 November 2000FUEL PRICESMr TURNER (Thuringowa—IND) (6.33 p.m.): I rise to support the motion moved by thehonourable member for Gladstone. Rising world oil prices combined with the GST are having ...
Speech byKEN TURNERMEMBER FOR THURINGOWAHansard 15 November 2000WEAPONS AMENDMENT BILLMr TURNER (Thuringowa—IND) (10.06 p.m.), in reply: I would like to comment on one of thethings that the member for Caboolture said about a person who had a disability and ...
Speech byKERRY SHINEMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA NORTHHansard 30 July 2002BOEING ENTERPRISES; STAY-GREEN SORGHUM; UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN QUEENSLANDMr SHINE (Toowoomba North—ALP) (12.13 p.m.): I would like to speak about three topics ofimportance to Toowoomba and the ...
Speech byKEN TURNERMEMBER FOR THURINGOWAHansard 18 October 2000DEFAMATION AMENDMENT BILLMr TURNER (Thuringowa—IND) (10.34 p.m.): I rise to support the Defamation Amendment Bill1999 put forward by the member for Ipswich West. As members of Parliament, we are ...
Speech byKEN TURNERMEMBER FOR THURINGOWAHansard 19 October 2000FOOD PRODUCTION [SAFETY] BILLMr TURNER (Thuringowa—IND) (2.52 p.m.): I support the thrust of the Food Production (Safety)Bill 2000, but there are some things that no amount of legislation can ...
Speech byKEN TURNERMEMBER FOR THURINGOWAHansard 8 November 2000GAMBLING LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr TURNER (Thuringowa—IND) (4.24 p.m.): The odds of winning Powerball are 54,879,155 to1. The odds of winning a $5 Lotto are 140,000 to 1. The odds of a person's ...
Speech byKEN TURNERMEMBER FOR THURINGOWAHansard 8 November 2000GREAT BARRIER REEFMr TURNER (Thuringowa—IND) (11.41 p.m.): In April I spoke about the risk to the Great BarrierReef by ships travelling within the reef complex. I told the House that, in the past ...
Speech byKEN TURNERMEMBER FOR THURINGOWAHansard 14 March 2000RIVER AND STREAM BARRIERSMr TURNER (Thuringowa—IND) (10.18 a.m.): I have previously spoken about the downstreameffect of dams. I raise another issue caused by erecting barriers on rivers and ...
Speech byKEN TURNERMEMBER FOR THURINGOWAHansard 12 April 2000GREAT BARRIER REEF, OIL SPILLS Mr TURNER (Thuringowa—IND) (10.22 a.m.): The Great Barrier Reef, extending over 1,000miles of coastline, is Queensland's most precious natural treasure. Few ...
Speech byKEN TURNERMEMBER FOR THURINGOWAHansard 13 April 2000STATE HOUSING AMENDMENT BILLMr TURNER (Thuringowa—IND) (2.56 p.m.): In hindsight, over the past 50 years theQueensland housing commission has made some very bad decisions in local communities. ...
Speech byKEN TURNERMEMBER FOR THURINGOWAHansard 17 May 2000MOUNT SPEC NATIONAL PARKMr TURNER (Thuringowa—IND) (11.17 p.m.): Recently picnic tables, concrete stairways andsafety guardrails were smashed up and removed from Little Crystal Creek swimming hole, a ...
Speech byKEN TURNERMEMBER FOR THURINGOWAHansard 31 May 2000NEEDLE EXCHANGE PROGRAMSMr TURNER (Thuringowa—IND) (6.33 p.m.): I have no hesitation in supporting the motionmoved by the honourable member for Gladstone. For some considerable time free syringes have ...
Speech byKEN TURNERMEMBER FOR THURINGOWAHansard 6 September 2000WATER BILLMr TURNER (Thuringowa—IND) (3.34 p.m.): Water means life. Without it we could not exist.Whether it be in the paddock or the home, water should be conserved. It is not in endless supply. ...
Speech byKEN TURNERMEMBER FOR THURINGOWAHansard 7 September 2000FUNERAL DIRECTORSMr TURNER (Thuringowa—IND) (10.10 a.m.): In the last sitting of this Parliament I spoke aboutthe undignified treatment by the Twin Cities Funerals staff of a deceased woman from ...
Speech byKEN TURNERMEMBER FOR THURINGOWAHansard 3 October 2000CHILD CARE AMENDMENT BILLMr TURNER (Thuringowa—IND) (3.19 p.m.): Due to the lack of official legislative guidelines forhome-based child care, there is growing concern for the safety and wellbeing ...
Speech byKEN TURNERMEMBER FOR THURINGOWAHansard 1 June 2000SMOKING Mr TURNER (Thuringowa—IND) (7.16 p.m.): The decision to smoke is made between the agesof 12 and 16. Very few people start smoking after the age of 18. By the time our children leave school,33% ...
Speech byKEN TURNERMEMBER FOR THURINGOWAHansard 20 June 2000COMMUNITY URBAN RENEWAL PROGRAM, RASMUSSENMr TURNER (Thuringowa—IND) (11.10 p.m.): The very successful Community Urban RenewalProgram was established to promote safe, healthy and confident ...
Speech byKEN TURNERMEMBER FOR THURINGOWAHansard 21 June 2000TWIN CITIES LEISURE ACCESSIBLE CLUBMr TURNER (Thuringowa—IND) (10.21 a.m.): It is with a sense of pride and satisfaction that Iadvise the House that the Twin Cities Leisure Accessible Club has ...
Speech byKEN TURNERMEMBER FOR THURINGOWAHansard 22 June 2000PRIMARY INDUSTRIES AND NATURAL RESOURCES LEGISLATIION AMENDMENT BILLMr TURNER (Thuringowa—IND) (8.59 p.m.): I want to speak on the most important issueaffecting commercial fishermen and their ...
Speech byKEN TURNERMEMBER FOR THURINGOWAHansard 19 July 2000CRIMINAL HISTORY CHECKSMr TURNER (Thuringowa—IND) (10.24 a.m.): Children and people with intellectual and otherdisabilities are among our most vulnerable. As we are all very aware, in the past some ...
Speech byKEN TURNERMEMBER FOR THURINGOWAHansard 4 October 2000CRIMINAL CODE AMENDMENT BILLMr TURNER (Thuringowa—IND) (10.36 p.m.): I believe that times have changed and that theincrease in crime by children is getting out of hand. Regularly I am engaged in ...
Speech byKEN TURNERMEMBER FOR THURINGOWAHansard 17 October 2000NATURE CONSERVATION AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr TURNER (Thuringowa—IND) (4.37 p.m.): I have some reservations about this Bill, the NatureConservation and Other Legislation Amendment ...
Speech byKEN TURNERMEMBER FOR THURINGOWAHansard 18 October 2000KIRWAN WOMEN'S HOSPITALMr TURNER (Thuringowa—IND) (10.25 a.m.): The Kirwan Women's Hospital has againexceeded its budget this financial year by $1m. Cuts have been made to essential services such ...
Speech byKEN TURNERMEMBER FOR THURINGOWAHansard 3 October 2000PROSTITUTION LEGISLATIONMr TURNER (Thuringowa—IND) (6.10 p.m.): I gladly second the motion moved by the memberfor Gladstone. When the Prostitution Bill was brought before the House, it generated a ...
Speech byMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard 2 March 2000DRUG REHABILITATION [COURT DIVERSION] BILLMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—IND) (4.40 p.m.): In speaking to the Drug Rehabilitation(Court Diversion) Bill, I want to congratulate the ...
Speech byMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard 14 March 2000LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—IND) (3.57 p.m.): In speaking to this Bill, I wish to gainsome clarification from the Minister on a couple ...
Speech byMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard 15 March 2000POLICE POWERS AND RESPONSIBILITIES BILLMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—IND) (3 p.m.): I rise to speak on the Police Powers andResponsibilities Bill. I commend the current Police Minister and ...
Speech byMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard 15 March 2000COMPETITION POLICY REFORM [QUEENSLAND] BILLMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—IND) (9.45 p.m.): I rise tonight to speak on this NationalCompetition Policy Bill. National Competition Policy has ...
Speech byMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard 16 March 2000TEACHERSMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—IND) (6 p.m.): I move—"That this House calls on the Beattie Labor Government to negotiate meaningfully withthe Queensland Teachers Union in relation to ...
Speech byMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard 16 March 2000PARLIAMENTARY COMMITTEE SYSTEMMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—IND) (7.02 p.m.): Although I acknowledge that myexperience is based on only two terms in Parliament, I believe that the committee ...
Speech byMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard 20 June 2000MR R. G. TANNA Mrs LIZ CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—IND) (12.10 p.m.): While acknowledging that others havealready paid tribute to Reg Tanna in the House this morning, I take this opportunity on ...
Speech byMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard 20 June 2000GST AND RELATED MATTERS BILLMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—IND) (5.22 p.m.): I rise to speak on this Bill and hope tohave an opportunity to ask some questions of the Treasurer and also to ...
Speech byMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard 20 June 2000TRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT BILLMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—IND) (8.35 p.m.): In rising to support the Training andEmployment Bill, I say that I believe almost every honourable member supports ...
Speech byLINDY NELSON-CARRMEMBER FOR MUNDINGBURRAHansard 14 November 2000PROPERTY AGENTS AND MOTOR DEALERS BILLMs NELSON-CARR (Mundingburra—ALP) (10.08 p.m.): I rise tonight to speak to the PropertyAgents and Motor Dealers Bill 2000. I would like to focus on ...
Speech byLINDY NELSON-CARRMEMBER FOR MUNDINGBURRAHansard 14 November 2000FUEL PRICESMs NELSON-CARR (Mundingburra—ALP) (6.35 p.m.): The rising cost of fuel for Queenslanders,particularly rural and regional Queenslanders, is something that has to be addressed. ...
Speech byLINDY NELSON-CARRMEMBER FOR MUNDINGBURRAHansard 15 November 2000QUEENSLAND RAILMs NELSON-CARR (Mundingburra—ALP) (6.25 p.m.): I second the amendment moved by theMinister for Transport and Minister for Main Roads. I find it absolutely galling in the ...
Speech byMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard 29 February 2000MR AND MRS WHIPPS; LIFE EDUCATION FUNDINGMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—IND) (11.49 a.m.): I rise to speak on behalf of a youngcouple in my electorate who, at a time when they should be ...
Speech byMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard 1 March 2000ANIMALS PROTECTION AMENDMENT BILLMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—IND) (4.34 p.m.): I have listened to the comments ofprevious speakers in the debate on the Animals Protection Amendment Bill. ...
Speech byMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard 1 March 2000VEGETATION MANAGEMENT LEGISLATIONMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—IND) (6.08 p.m.): I rise to second this motion. In preparingsome notes for the debate, I was going to comment that I hoped that ...
Speech byMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard 17 May 2000MENTAL HEALTH BILLMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—IND) (4.55 p.m.): In commencing to comment on theMental Health Bill, I would like the Minister to pass on my thanks to her staff for the briefing ...
Speech byMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard 31 May 2000MOTOR ACCIDENT INSURANCE AMENDMENT BILLMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—IND) (12.05 p.m.): In rising to speak to this Bill, I think all ofus—me in particular—would acknowledge the need to maintain ...
Speech byMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard 31 May 2000NEEDLE EXCHANGE PROGRAMSMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—IND) (5.59 p.m.): I move—"That this House calls on the Federal Government, and particularly the Federal HealthMinister, to recognise the ...
Speech byMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard 11 April 2000CHILD PROTECTION AMENDMENT BILLMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—IND) (4.05 p.m.): I think all of us in this Chamber wouldagree that children are one of the most precious things any of us is ...
Speech byMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard 12 April 2000GUARDIANSHIP AND ADMINISTRATION BILLMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—IND) (12.46 p.m.): In supporting the Guardianship andAdministration Bill, I wish to raise a couple of issues. This Bill has ...
Speech byMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard 12 April 2000DOMESTIC BUILDING CONTRACTS BILL; QUEENSLAND BUILDING TRIBUNAL BILLMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—IND) (3.37 p.m.): In rising to speak to this Bill I concur withthe comments of the last ...
Speech byMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard 12 April 2000ELECTORAL AMENDMENT BILLMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—IND) (8.53 p.m.): The intention of the ElectoralAmendment Bill is to amend the Electoral Act 1992 to provide truth in political ...
Speech byMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard 20 June 2000EEMAGMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—IND) (11.12 p.m.): EEMAG is a local organisation in myelectorate which has been negotiating with Government and QCL, a multinational company, since1995. They ...
Speech byMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard 21 June 2000RACING AND BETTING AMENDMENT BILLMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—IND) (4.01 p.m.): In rising to speak to the Racing andBetting Amendment Bill, in common with most of the members who have spoken ...
Speech byMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard 21 June 2000POLICE POWERS AND RESPONSIBILITIES AND OTHER ACTS AMENDMENT BILLMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—IND) (10.50 p.m.): In rising in support of the Police Powersand Responsibilities and Other Acts ...
Speech byMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard 13 April 2000STATE HOUSING AMENDMENT BILLMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—IND) (3.11 p.m.): In rising to support the State HousingAmendment Bill, I acknowledge that the owning of one's home is an important ...
Speech byMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard 13 April 2000TANNUM SANDS HIGH SCHOOLMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—IND) (7.04 p.m.): The Tannum Sands High School isdeveloping as a state-of-the-art high school. Planning and construction commenced under ...
Speech byMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard 16 May 2000PRODUCT LABELLINGMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—IND) (6.22 p.m.): It is pleasing to participate in a debate inwhich the whole Chamber supports the principle of the motion. The motion is to ...
Speech byLINDY NELSON-CARRMEMBER FOR MUNDINGBURRAHansard 14 November 2000EMILY'S LIST; WOMEN IN POLITICSMs NELSON-CARR (Mundingburra—ALP) (11.57 a.m.): I rise today to speak about Emily's Listand women in politics. Last weekend marked the third annual general ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 16 November 2000MINISTERIAL STATEMENTTrade Mission; Venture Capital Association Conference; Museum Magnet Program Hon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.32 a.m.), by leave: Before ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 16 November 2000MINISTERIAL STATEMENTEast Coast Trawl Management PlanHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.41 a.m.), by leave: On Tuesday theMinister for Local Government exposed ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 16 November 2000VALEDICTORYHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (7.30 p.m.): As the QueenslandParliament rises for the year 2000, it is timely to look back over a year of ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 4 June 2003MINISTERIAL STATEMENTAustralian Football LeagueHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier and Minister for Trade) (9.42 a.m.): Iwant to again restate that the Australian Football ...
Speech byDr PETER PRENZLERMEMBER FOR LOCKYERHansard 29 February 2000LAND COURT BILLDr PRENZLER (Lockyer—CCAQ) (4.52 p.m.): I will take only a few minutes of the time of theHouse this afternoon. In doing so, I give my support to the Land Court Bill of 1999. ...
Speech byDr PETER PRENZLERMEMBER FOR LOCKYERHansard 1 March 2000ANIMALS PROTECTION AMENDMENT BILLDr PRENZLER (Lockyer—CCAQ) (5 p.m.), in reply: I thank all honourable members for theircontributions to and participation in the debate on the second reading of ...
Speech byDr PETER PRENZLERMEMBER FOR LOCKYERHansard 1 March 2000COMPETITION POLICY REFORM [QUEENSLAND] REPEAL BILLDr PRENZLER (Lockyer—CCAQ) (10.48 p.m.): Up until the last few minutes of the previousspeech, I thought that the member for Moggill had found a ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 17 October 2000MINISTERIAL STATEMENTGold Coast Honda Indy 300Hon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.55 a.m.), by leave: On the weekend Iwas lucky enough, together with other senior ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 17 October 2000CONFIDENCE IN MR SPEAKERDr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (Leader of the Liberal Party) (6.10 p.m.): I rise to second the motionmoved by the Leader of the Opposition. It is now beyond dispute ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 18 October 2000SALINITYHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.33 a.m.), by leave: One of the veryimportant matters that will be discussed at the Council of Australian Governments ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 18 October 2000MINISTERIAL STATEMENTOlympic, Paralympic and Goodwill Games; Operation ChampionHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.38 a.m.), by leave: On Monday lastweek it was ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 18 October 2000MINISTERIAL STATEMENTCharles PerkinsHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (11.30 a.m.), by leave: I want to payrespects on the recent passing of a prominent indigenous ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 19 October 2000MINISTERIAL STATEMENTFuel Prices; Literary Awards; Bundaberg Hospital Hon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.32 a.m.), by leave: The people ofQueensland have spoken ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 14 November 2000MINISTERIAL STATEMENTFuel PricesHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.42 a.m.), by leave: The boom inFederal tax collections finally puts the lie to John Howard's ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 14 November 2000FUEL PRICESHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (6.13 p.m.): I rise to support the motion.I welcome the motion. This is what the Government has been pursuing for the ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 15 November 2000MINISTERIAL STATEMENTJob Creation; Multiculturalism; 6th Battalion RARHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.32 a.m.), by leave: This Governmentis meeting its ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 15 November 2000MINISTERIAL STATEMENTGoodwill GamesHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.40 a.m.), by leave: As Australianscontinue to bask in the glory of the Sydney Olympic ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 15 November 2000FUEL PRICESHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.47 a.m.): I move—"That the Queensland Parliament, recognising the extreme pressure on Queenslandfamilies and small ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 19 October 2000MINISTERIAL STATEMENTPalm IslandHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.40 a.m.), by leave: I am pleased toinform the House that jobs, traineeships and power were top ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 19 October 2000DIESEL FUEL REBATE SCHEMEHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (6.20 p.m.): I rise to second theamendment moved by the Treasurer. The reality is that off-road diesel ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 8 November 2000OFFICE OF GOVERNOR; MULTICULTURAL POLICYAnnual ReportsHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.36 a.m.): I have received a copy ofthe annual report for the Office of ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 8 November 2000MINISTERIAL STATEMENTCouncil of Australian GovernmentsHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.38 a.m.), by leave: After weeks ofconcerted pressure from me and the ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 10 November 2000WITNESS PROTECTION BILLHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (11.03 a.m.), in reply: I thank themembers who have made a contribution in relation to the Bill. In light ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 14 November 2000MINISTERIAL STATEMENTSuperannuation of Mr W. T. D'Arcy; Advisory PanelHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.35 a.m.), by leave: I wish to advisethe House of the ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 14 November 2000MINISTERIAL STATEMENTNational Depression Initiative; St Andrew's Hospital; Smith FamilyHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.37 a.m.), by leave: Depression is ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 8 November 2000MINISTERIAL STATEMENTSenior Australian AchieversHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.51 a.m.), by leave: Today I, togetherwith some of my Ministers, will be ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 9 November 2000MINISTERIAL STATEMENTJob CreationHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.35 a.m.), by leave: Unlike the Statecoalition Government, which abandoned all pretence of ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 9 November 2000MINISTERIAL STATEMENTNaturelink Gold Coast Cableway; Asia Pacific Masters GamesHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.38 a.m.), by leave: Yesterday onbehalf of the ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 10 November 2000MINISTERIAL STATEMENTCity West PrecinctHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.35 a.m.), by leave: As honourablemembers would be aware, Brisbane is being transformed ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 10 November 2000MINISTERIAL STATEMENTSuperannuation of MPs; Mr W. T. D'Arcy Hon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.37 a.m.), by leave: On 1 November2000, a jury found Mr William ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 10 November 2000PUBLIC SERVICE AMENDMENT BILLHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (10.31 a.m.): I move—"That the Bill be now read a second time."The Government recognises the ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 17 October 2000MINISTERIAL STATEMENTFuel PricesHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.49 a.m.), by leave: Motorists andindustry continue to suffer from high petrol prices. Prices ...
Speech byHon. STEVE BREDHAUERMEMBER FOR COOKHansard 15 March 2000TRANSPORT (BUSWAY AND LIGHT RAIL) AMENDMENT BILLHon. S. D. BREDHAUER (Cook—ALP) (Minister for Transport and Minister for Main Roads)(11.41 a.m.): I move—"That the Bill be now read a second ...
Speech byHon. STEVE BREDHAUERMEMBER FOR COOKHansard 11 April 2000TRANSPORT LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLHon. S. D. BREDHAUER (Cook—ALP) (Minister for Transport and Minister for Main Roads)(2.44 p.m.), in reply: Madam Deputy Speaker—Mr Johnson interjected.Mr ...
Speech byHon. STEVE BREDHAUERMEMBER FOR COOKHansard 13 April 2000MINISTERIAL STATEMENTRail StrikeHon. S. D. BREDHAUER (Cook—ALP) (Minister for Transport and Minister for Main Roads)(9.55 a.m.), by leave: Queensland commuters and rail customers woke this ...
Speech byHon. STEVE BREDHAUERMEMBER FOR COOKHansard 13 April 2000CENSURE OF BEATTIE GOVERNMENT AND MINISTER FOR TRANSPORT AND MINISTER FORMAIN ROADSHon. S. D. BREDHAUER (Cook—ALP) (Minister for Transport and Minister for Main Roads)(6.15 p.m.): The rank ...
Speech byHon. STEVE BREDHAUERMEMBER FOR COOKHansard 20 July 2000MINISTERIAL STATEMENTMr V. O'RourkeHon. S. D. BREDHAUER (Cook—ALP) (Minister for Transport and Minister for Main Roads)(9.45 a.m.), by leave: I rise to inform the House that the Chief Executive ...
Speech byHon. STEVE BREDHAUERMEMBER FOR COOKHansard 20 July 2000UNEMPLOYMENTHon. S. D. BREDHAUER (Cook—ALP) (Minister for Transport and Minister for Main Roads)(6.50 p.m.): Fancy the member for Toowoomba South coming into this Chamber and using ...
Speech byHon. STEVE BREDHAUERMEMBER FOR COOKHansard 23 August 2000APPROPRIATION BILL, ESTIMATES COMMITTEE CHon. S. D. BREDHAUER (Cook—ALP) (Minister for Transport and Minister for Main Roads)(3.52 p.m.): I rise to speak about the Estimates for the Departments ...
Speech byHon. STEVE BREDHAUERMEMBER FOR COOKHansard 24 August 2000MINISTERIAL STATEMENTBoat Registration ConcessionsHon. S. D. BREDHAUER (Cook—ALP) (Minister for Transport and Minister for Main Roads)(9.49 a.m.), by leave: Concessions are an important part of ...
Speech byHon. STEVE BREDHAUERMEMBER FOR COOKHansard 8 September 2000MINISTERIAL STATEMENTRail Service AgreementsHon. S. D. BREDHAUER (Cook—ALP) (Minister for Transport and Minister for Main Roads)(9.46 a.m.), by leave: Under the Beattie Labor Government, ...
Speech byMr S. ROBERTSONMEMBER FOR SUNNYBANKHansard 9 November 2000MINISTERIAL STATEMENTEmergency ServicesHon. S. ROBERTSON (Sunnybank—ALP) (Minister for Emergency Services) (10.12 a.m.), byleave: The Beattie Labor Government was elected on a commitment to ...
Speech byMr S. ROBERTSONMEMBER FOR SUNNYBANKHansard 14 November 2000MINISTERIAL STATEMENTNatural Disaster Relief ArrangementsHon. S. ROBERTSON (Sunnybank—ALP) (Minister for Emergency Services) (10.02 a.m.), byleave: It is fast approaching that time of year ...
Speech byMr S. ROBERTSONMEMBER FOR SUNNYBANKHansard 15 November 2000FUEL PRICESHon. S. ROBERTSON (Sunnybank—ALP) (Minister for Emergency Services) (12.31 p.m.): I risein support of the motion moved by the Premier. Can I just say before expressing my grave ...
Speech byMr S. ROBERTSONMEMBER FOR SUNNYBANKHansard 16 November 2000MINISTERIAL STATEMENTState Emergency ServiceHon. S. ROBERTSON (Sunnybank—ALP) (Minister for Emergency Services) (10.06 a.m.), byleave: In a few weeks we celebrate SES Week and the 25th ...
Speech byHon. STEVE BREDHAUERMEMBER FOR COOKHansard 22 June 2000MINISTERIAL STATEMENTRoad Safety AdvertisementHon. S. D. BREDHAUER (Cook—ALP) (Minister for Transport and Minister for Main Roads)(9.58 a.m.), by leave: Today I will be launching a new television ...
Speech byHon. STEVE BREDHAUERMEMBER FOR COOKHansard 19 July 2000DIESEL REBATE SCHEMEHon. S. D. BREDHAUER (Cook—ALP) (Minister for Transport and Minister for Main Roads)(6.15 p.m.): I second the amendment moved by the Treasurer. As part of the Federal ...
Speech byHon. STEVE BREDHAUERMEMBER FOR COOKHansard 20 June 2000MINISTERIAL STATEMENTMr R. G. Tanna; Fuel Subsidy SchemeHon. S. D. BREDHAUER (Cook—ALP) (Minister for Transport and Minister for Main Roads)(9.58 a.m.), by leave: At the outset I associate myself ...
Speech byHon. STEVE BREDHAUERMEMBER FOR COOKHansard 16 May 2000MOTION OF CONDOLENCEDeath of Mr R. JonesHon. S. D. BREDHAUER (Cook—ALP) (Minister for Transport and Minister for Main Roads)(2.53 p.m.): I am only going to contribute briefly to this debate. I ...
Speech byHon. STEVE BREDHAUERMEMBER FOR COOKHansard 20 June 2000FUEL SUBSIDY SCHEMEHon. S. D. BREDHAUER (Cook—ALP) (Minister for Transport and Minister for Main Roads)(6.40 p.m.): I appreciate the opportunity to participate in this debate tonight because what ...
Speech byHon. STEVE BREDHAUERMEMBER FOR COOKHansard 15 March 2000MINISTERIAL STATEMENTImpact of GST on Public TransportHon. S. D. BREDHAUER (Cook—ALP) (Minister for Transport and Minister for Main Roads)(10.05 a.m.), by leave: When the Commonwealth introduced ...
Speech byMr S. ROBERTSONMEMBER FOR SUNNYBANKHansard 19 October 2000MINISTERIAL STATEMENTUrban Fire CrewsHon. S. ROBERTSON (Sunnybank—ALP) (Minister for Emergency Services) (10.16 a.m.), byleave: Recently, claims have been made in the media that staffing ...
Speech byTony ELLIOTTMEMBER FOR CUNNINGHAMHansard 5 September 2000GOODS AND SERVICES TAX Mr ELLIOTT (Cunningham—NPA) (7.14 p.m.): I wish to set out an interesting phenomenon.The Executive arm of Government is telling us one thing in relation to the GST and is ...
Speech byTony ELLIOTTMEMBER FOR CUNNINGHAMHansard 6 September 2000WATER BILLMr ELLIOTT (Cunningham—NPA) (4.40 p.m.): In speaking to the Water Bill I will raise a numberof issues. I refer first to the hydrology that has been used for the WAMP process in the ...
Speech byHon. T. McGRADYMEMBER FOR MOUNT ISAHansard 1 March 2000MINISTERIAL STATEMENTSustainable Energy Innovation FundHon. T. McGRADY (Mount Isa—ALP) (Minister for Mines and Energy and Minister Assisting theDeputy Premier on Regional Development) (10.14 ...
Speech byHon. T. McGRADYMEMBER FOR MOUNT ISAHansard 2 March 2000MINISTERIAL STATEMENTNorth-west Queensland Development InitiativeHon. T. McGRADY (Mount Isa—ALP) (Minister for Mines and Energy and Minister Assisting theDeputy Premier on Regional Development) ...
Speech byHon. T. McGRADYMEMBER FOR MOUNT ISAHansard 15 March 2000MINISTERIAL STATEMENTEnergex Corporation, Public SafetyHon. T. McGRADY (Mount Isa—ALP) (Minister for Mines and Energy and Minister Assisting theDeputy Premier on Regional Development) (10 a.m.), ...
Speech byHon. T. McGRADYMEMBER FOR MOUNT ISAHansard 23 August 2000MINERAL RESOURCES AMENDMENT BILLHon. T. McGRADY (Mount Isa—ALP) (Minister for Mines and Energy and Minister Assisting theDeputy Premier on Regional Development) (9.05 p.m.): It can be said in ...
Speech byHon. T. McGRADYMEMBER FOR MOUNT ISAHansard 5 September 2000MINISTERIAL STATEMENTElectricity SupplyHon. T. McGRADY (Mount Isa—ALP) (Minister for Mines and Energy and Minister Assisting theDeputy Premier on Regional Development) (9.57 a.m.), by leave: ...
Speech byHon. T. McGRADYMEMBER FOR MOUNT ISAHansard 6 September 2000MINISTERIAL STATEMENTWind Farms; Renewable EnergyHon. T. McGRADY (Mount Isa—ALP) (Minister for Mines and Energy and Minister Assisting theDeputy Premier on Regional Development) (10 a.m.), by ...
Speech byHon. T. McGRADYMEMBER FOR MOUNT ISAHansard 8 September 2000NATIVE TITLE RESOLUTION BILLHon. T. McGRADY (Mount Isa—ALP) (Minister for Mines and Energy and Minister Assisting theDeputy Premier on Regional Development) (12.05 p.m.): This week the ...
Speech byHon. T. McGRADYMEMBER FOR MOUNT ISAHansard 31 May 2000MINISTERIAL STATEMENTCleaner Energy StrategyHon. T. McGRADY (Mount Isa—ALP) (Minister for Mines and Energy and Minister Assisting theDeputy Premier on Regional Development) (9.52 a.m.), by leave: ...
Speech byHon. T. McGRADYMEMBER FOR MOUNT ISAHansard 1 June 2000MINING AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLHon. T. McGRADY (Mount Isa—ALP) (Minister for Mines and Energy and Minister Assisting theDeputy Premier on Regional Development) (3.16 p.m.), in reply: I ...
Speech byHon. T. McGRADYMEMBER FOR MOUNT ISAHansard 21 June 2000MINISTERIAL STATEMENTElectricity InterconnectorHon. T. McGRADY (Mount Isa—ALP) (Minister for Mines and Energy and Minister Assisting theDeputy Premier on Regional Development) (10 a.m.), by ...
Speech byHon. T. McGRADYMEMBER FOR MOUNT ISAHansard 21 June 2000TREASURER'S PERFORMANCEHon. T. McGRADY (Mount Isa—ALP) (Minister for Mines and Energy and Minister Assisting theDeputy Premier on Regional Development) (6.20 p.m.): I rise to oppose this motion. ...
Speech byHon. T. McGRADYMEMBER FOR MOUNT ISAHansard 18 July 2000MINISTERIAL STATEMENTEngineering Excellence AwardsHon. T. McGRADY (Mount Isa—ALP) (Minister for Mines and Energy and Minister Assisting theDeputy Premier on Regional Development) (9.51 a.m.), by ...
Speech byHon. T. McGRADYMEMBER FOR MOUNT ISAHansard 20 July 2000MINISTERIAL STATEMENTCleaner Energy StrategyHon. T. McGRADY (Mount Isa—ALP) (Minister for Mines and Energy and Minister Assisting theDeputy Premier on Regional Development) (9.41 a.m.), by leave: ...
Speech byHon. T. McGRADYMEMBER FOR MOUNT ISAHansard 21 July 2000MINISTERIAL STATEMENTCoal IndustryHon. T. McGRADY (Mount Isa—ALP) (Minister for Mines and Energy and Minister Assisting theDeputy Premier on Regional Development) (9.47 a.m.), by leave: I wish to ...
Speech byHon. T. McGRADYMEMBER FOR MOUNT ISAHansard 22 August 2000MINISTERIAL STATEMENTSustainable Energy Innovation FundHon. T. McGRADY (Mount Isa—ALP) (Minister for Mines and Energy and Minister Assisting theDeputy Premier on Regional Development) (10.03 ...
Speech byHon. T. McGRADYMEMBER FOR MOUNT ISAHansard 23 August 2000MINISTERIAL STATEMENTCoal Safety ForumHon. T. McGRADY (Mount Isa—ALP) (Minister for Mines and Energy and Minister Assisting theDeputy Premier on Regional Development) (9.53 a.m.), by leave: ...
Speech byHon. T. McGRADYMEMBER FOR MOUNT ISAHansard 13 April 2000ELECTRICITY AMENDMENT BILLHon. T. McGRADY (Mount Isa—ALP) (Minister for Mines and Energy and Minister Assisting theDeputy Premier on Regional Development) (12.02 p.m.): I move—"That the Bill be ...
Speech byHon. T. McGRADYMEMBER FOR MOUNT ISAHansard 17 May 2000MINISTERIAL STATEMENTEnergex Safety CampaignHon. T. McGRADY (Mount Isa—ALP) (Minister for Mines and Energy and Minister Assisting theDeputy Premier on Regional Development) (10.16 a.m.), by leave: ...
Speech byHon. T. McGRADYMEMBER FOR MOUNT ISAHansard 30 May 2000MINISTERIAL STATEMENTFireworks TragedyHon. T. McGRADY (Mount Isa—ALP) (Minister for Mines and Energy and Minister Assisting theDeputy Premier on Regional Development) (10.05 a.m.), by leave: I ...
Speech byHon. T. McGRADYMEMBER FOR MOUNT ISAHansard 11 April 2000MINISTERIAL STATEMENTMr R. Boyle; Mining Industry Health and Safety LegislationHon. T. McGRADY (Mount Isa—ALP) (Minister for Mines and Energy and Minister Assisting theDeputy Premier on Regional ...
Speech byHon. T. McGRADYMEMBER FOR MOUNT ISAHansard 13 April 2000MINISTERIAL STATEMENTMount Isa Mining ExpoHon. T. McGRADY (Mount Isa—ALP) (Minister for Mines and Energy and Minister Assisting theDeputy Premier on Regional Development) (9.52 a.m.), by leave: ...
Speech byHon. T. McGRADYMEMBER FOR MOUNT ISAHansard 13 April 2000MINING AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLHon. T. McGRADY (Mount Isa—ALP) (Minister for Mines and Energy and Minister Assisting theDeputy Premier on Regional Development) (11.54 a.m.): I ...
Speech byHon. T. McGRADYMEMBER FOR MOUNT ISAHansard 30 May 2000ELECTRICITY INDUSTRYHon. T. McGRADY (Mount Isa—ALP) (Minister for Mines and Energy and Minister Assisting theDeputy Premier on Regional Development) (6.13 p.m.): I move the following ...
Speech byHon. T. McGRADYMEMBER FOR MOUNT ISAHansard 22 June 2000MINISTERIAL STATEMENTGoods and Services TaxHon. T. McGRADY (Mount Isa—ALP) (Minister for Mines and Energy and Minister Assisting theDeputy Premier on Regional Development) (9.54 a.m.), by leave: ...
Speech byHon. T. McGRADYMEMBER FOR MOUNT ISAHansard 16 March 2000MINISTERIAL STATEMENTCanada; World Mines Ministries ForumHon. T. McGRADY (Mount Isa—ALP) (Minister for Mines and Energy and Minister Assisting theDeputy Premier on Regional Development) (10 ...
Speech byHon. WENDY EDMONDMEMBER FOR MOUNT COOT-THAHansard 1 March 2000MINISTERIAL STATEMENTGold Coast HospitalHon. W. M. EDMOND (Mount Coot-tha— ALP) (Minister for Health) (10.11 a.m.), by leave: Thefinal version of the independent report commissioned by the ...
Speech byHon. WENDY EDMONDMEMBER FOR MOUNT COOT-THAHansard 2 March 2000RETRACTABLE NEEDLESHon. W. M. EDMOND (Mount Coot-tha— ALP) (Minister for Health) (6.15 p.m.): I move thefollowing amendment—"Add the words 'at such time as their safety and effectiveness ...
Speech byHon. WENDY EDMONDMEMBER FOR MOUNT COOT-THAHansard 14 March 2000MENTAL HEALTH BILLHon. W. M. EDMOND (Mount Coot-tha— ALP) (Minister for Health) (12.41 p.m.): I move—"That the Bill be now read a second time."The purpose of the Mental Health Bill is to ...
Speech byHon. WENDY EDMONDMEMBER FOR MOUNT COOT-THAHansard 15 March 2000MINISTERIAL STATEMENTAged Care FundingHon. W. M. EDMOND (Mount Coot-tha— ALP) (Minister for Health) (9.54 a.m.), by leave: In thepresent debate that is raging over the quality of aged ...
Speech byHon. WENDY EDMONDMEMBER FOR MOUNT COOT-THAHansard 23 August 2000APPROPRIATION BILL, ESTIMATES COMMITTEE DHon. W. M. EDMOND (Mount Coot-tha— ALP) (Minister for Health) (4.45 p.m.): May I firstlycongratulate the chair of the committee, the member for ...
Speech byHon. WENDY EDMONDMEMBER FOR MOUNT COOT-THAHansard 5 September 2000CHIROPRACTORS REGISTRATION BILL DENTAL PRACTITIONERS REGISTRATION BILLDENTAL TECHNICIANS AND DENTAL PROSTHETISTS REGISTRATION BILLHEALTH PRACTITIONERS LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMEDICAL ...
Speech byHon. WENDY EDMONDMEMBER FOR MOUNT COOT-THAHansard 6 September 2000MINISTERIAL STATEMENTNational Diabetic Subsidy SchemeHon. W. M EDMOND (Mount Coot-tha) (Minister for Health) (9.53 a.m.), by leave: On 31 May2000 the House debated and agreed to a ...
Speech byHon. WENDY EDMONDMEMBER FOR MOUNT COOT-THAHansard 6 September 2000HOSPITAL WAITING LISTSHon. W. M. EDMOND (Mount Coot-tha— ALP) (Minister for Health) (6.17 p.m.): I move thefollowing amendment— "Delete all words after 'House', and replace with—'notes ...
Speech byHon. WENDY EDMONDMEMBER FOR MOUNT COOT-THAHansard 16 March 2000MINISTERIAL STATEMENTAdolescent Drug and Alcohol Withdrawal ServiceHon. W. M. EDMOND (Mount Coot-tha— ALP) (Minister for Health) (9.56 a.m.), by leave: Thereis genuine community concern ...
Speech byHon. WENDY EDMONDMEMBER FOR MOUNT COOT-THAHansard 17 May 2000MINISTERIAL STATEMENTRoyal Brisbane and Royal Women's Hospitals, Four-year AccreditationHon. W. M EDMOND (Mount Coot-tha) (Minister for Health) (10.09 a.m.), by leave: It is mypleasure to ...
Speech byHon. WENDY EDMONDMEMBER FOR MOUNT COOT-THAHansard 18 May 2000MENTAL HEALTH BILLHon. W. M. EDMOND (Mount Coot-tha— ALP) (Minister for Health) (4.03 p.m.), in reply: May Ifirstly thank all honourable members for their interest in this important issue ...
Speech byWARREN PITTMEMBER FOR MULGRAVEHansard 3 October 2000PROSTITUTION LEGISLATIONMr PITT (Mulgrave—ALP) (6.26 p.m.): The issue of regulated prostitution is not merely a moraland social issue, it is also a health issue for the worker, the clients and the ...
Speech byWARREN PITTMEMBER FOR MULGRAVEHansard 18 October 2000FOOD PRODUCTION [SAFETY] BILLMr PITT (Mulgrave—ALP) (4.47 p.m.): I support the Food Production (Safety) Bill 2000, whichestablishes Safe Food, a statutory authority. It aims to ensure that primary ...
Speech byWARREN PITTMEMBER FOR MULGRAVEHansard 14 November 2000CORRECTIVE SERVICES BILLMr PITT (Mulgrave—ALP) (12.52 a.m.): The Corrective Services Bill 2000 represents a longoverdue rewrite of legislation and brings it into line with current community ...
Speech byWARREN PITTMEMBER FOR MULGRAVEHansard 16 November 2000LEGAL, CONSTITUTIONAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW COMMITTEEMr PITT (Mulgrave—ALP) (10.23 a.m.): It is with pleasure that I rise to support themajority report of the Legal, Constitutional and ...
Speech byWARREN PITTMEMBER FOR MULGRAVEHansard 16 November 2000PROPERTY CRIMEMr PITT (Mulgrave—ALP) (6.22 p.m.): I rise to speak against the motion moved by the memberfor Toowoomba South and seconded by the member for Moggill. It is amazing that those ...
Speech byHon. WENDY EDMONDMEMBER FOR MOUNT COOT-THAHansard 18 October 2000MINISTERIAL STATEMENTCancer Action WeekHon. W. M. EDMOND (Mount Coot-tha— ALP) (Minister for Health) (9.56 a.m.), by leave: Asmembers would be aware, last week was Cancer Action Week. ...
Speech byHon. WENDY EDMONDMEMBER FOR MOUNT COOT-THAHansard 14 November 2000MINISTERIAL STATEMENTSeparation of Conjoined Twins Hon. W. M. EDMOND (Mount Coot-tha— ALP) (Minister for Health) (9.47 a.m.), by leave: Iwould like to take this opportunity to ...
Speech byHon. WENDY EDMONDMEMBER FOR MOUNT COOT-THAHansard 15 November 2000FUEL PRICESHon. W. M. EDMOND (Mount Coot-tha— ALP) (Minister for Health) (12 p.m.): I rise to supportthe Government's original motion and its amendments, because I cannot see how ...
Speech byHon. WENDY EDMONDMEMBER FOR MOUNT COOT-THAHansard 31 May 2000NEEDLE EXCHANGE PROGRAMSHon. W. M. EDMOND (Mount Coot-tha— ALP) (Minister for Health) (6.09 p.m.): I am happy tosecond this motion. It is estimated that more than 160,000 Queenslanders ...
Speech byHon. WENDY EDMONDMEMBER FOR MOUNT COOT-THAHansard 22 June 2000DRUG INJECTING ROOMSHon. W. M. EDMOND (Mount Coot-tha— ALP) (Minister for Health) (6.20 p.m.): I second theamendment moved by the Premier. In no way does this Government condone illicit ...
Speech byHon. WENDY EDMONDMEMBER FOR MOUNT COOT-THAHansard 18 July 2000MINISTERIAL STATEMENTPalliative Care WeekHon. W. M. EDMOND (Mount Coot-tha— ALP) (Minister for Health) (9.47 a.m.), by leave: DuringPalliative Care Week, on 14 July 2000, I had the ...
Speech byHon. WENDY EDMONDMEMBER FOR MOUNT COOT-THAHansard 17 October 2000MINISTERIAL STATEMENTTobacco Action PlanHon. W. M. EDMOND (Mount Coot-tha— ALP) (Minister for Health) (10.03 a.m.), by leave: TheBeattie Labor Government is getting tough on tobacco. I ...
Speech byWARREN PITTMEMBER FOR MULGRAVEHansard 24 August 2000APPROPRIATION BILL, ESTIMATES COMMITTEE GMr PITT (Mulgrave—ALP) (3.22 p.m.): I rise to speak to the report of Estimates Committee G,and in doing so I acknowledge the work of staff, both ...
Speech byHon. WENDY EDMONDMEMBER FOR MOUNT COOT-THAHansard 4 October 2000MINISTERIAL STATEMENTNursing Staff; Mr D. McManusHon. W. M. EDMOND (Mount Coot-tha— ALP) (Minister for Health) (10 a.m.), by leave: Recentmedia reports about nursing shortages around ...
Speech byMr J. HEGARTYMEMBER FOR REDLANDSHansard 15 March 2000LIFE EDUCATION CENTRESMr HEGARTY (Redlands—NPA) (6.04 p.m.): I rise to second the motion moved by the memberfor Merrimac to reinstate funding for Life Education as introduced by the coalition when ...
Speech byMr J. HEGARTYMEMBER FOR REDLANDSHansard 16 March 2000TRANSPORT LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr HEGARTY (Redlands—NPA) (3.45 p.m.): In contributing to the debate on the TransportLegislation Amendment Bill, I would like to raise a few issues that affect ...
Speech byMr J. HEGARTYMEMBER FOR REDLANDSHansard 11 April 2000LEAD PAINTMr HEGARTY (Redlands—NPA) (12.10 p.m.): I wish to bring a matter to the attention of theMinister for Employment, Training and Industrial Relations, who I am pleased to see is in the ...
Speech byMr J. HEGARTYMEMBER FOR REDLANDSHansard 11 April 2000CHILD PROTECTION AMENDMENT BILLMr HEGARTY (Redlands—NPA) (4.13 p.m.): I rise to speak on the Child Protection AmendmentBill. This Bill provides reciprocal legislation and protocols between the ...
Speech byMr J. HEGARTYMEMBER FOR REDLANDSHansard 20 July 2000JURY SERVICEMr HEGARTY (Redlands—NPA) (10.29 a.m.): Jury service could become a risky business forcitizens selected to perform that public service. I have been advised that prospective jurors could ...
Speech byMr J. HEGARTYMEMBER FOR REDLANDSHansard 21 July 2000BUDGET 2000Mr HEGARTY (Redlands—NPA) (4 p.m.): After the contribution of the honourable member forBulimba, I am speechless. I thought I would never get the chance to speak. The Logies ...
Speech byMr J. HEGARTYMEMBER FOR REDLANDSHansard 22 August 2000VALUATION OF LAND AMENDMENT BILLMr HEGARTY (Redlands—NPA) (5 p.m.): There is not one section of the community that is notaffected by valuations. More specifically, people are affected by the use ...
Speech byMr J. HEGARTYMEMBER FOR REDLANDSHansard 23 August 2000APPROPRIATION BILL, ESTIMATES COMMITTEE AMr HEGARTY (Redlands—NPA) (12.19 p.m.): I was rather shocked and dismayed by the recentdecision of the Minister to close Parents' Place at the Logan ...
Speech byMr J. HEGARTYMEMBER FOR REDLANDSHansard 23 August 2000APPROPRIATION BILL, ESTIMATES COMMITTEE DMr HEGARTY (Redlands—NPA) (4.40 p.m.): In rising to speak to this year's Education budget, Ihave some concerns in relation to the impact it will have on ...
Speech byMr J. HEGARTYMEMBER FOR REDLANDSHansard 24 August 2000APPROPRIATION BILL, ESTIMATES COMMITTEE GMr HEGARTY (Redlands—NPA) (4.04 p.m.): I have spoken previously about the four non-conforming fishing permits that allow professional fishers to tunnel net ...
Speech byMr J. HEGARTYMEMBER FOR REDLANDSHansard 13 April 2000STATE HOUSING AMENDMENT BILLMr HEGARTY (Redlands—NPA) (4.08 p.m.): In making a contribution to the debate on theState Housing Amendment Bill, I put on record my thanks to the people of the Capalaba ...
Speech byMr J. HEGARTYMEMBER FOR REDLANDSHansard 13 April 2000EPEGROUTMr HEGARTY (Redlands—NPA) (7.14 p.m.): A matter of considerable concern was brought tomy attention by a constituent suffering from a serious medical condition resulting from exposure to ...
Speech byMr J. HEGARTYMEMBER FOR REDLANDSHansard 1 June 2000TRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT BILLMr HEGARTY (Redlands—NPA) (5.15 p.m.): I wish to speak today about the appeals provisionscontained in the Training and Employment Bill. Two years ago, when the coalition ...
Speech byMr J. HEGARTYMEMBER FOR REDLANDSHansard 1 June 2000ORCHESTRASMr HEGARTY (Redlands—NPA) (7.04 p.m.): The arts in Queensland are not fairing well underMinister Foley and the posturing of the Labor Government in promoting the arts. Recently ...
Speech byMr J. HEGARTYMEMBER FOR REDLANDSHansard 22 June 2000PRIMARY INDUSTRIES AND NATURAL RESOURCES LEGISLATIION AMENDMENT BILLMr HEGARTY (Redlands—NPA) (5.39 p.m.): It is with pleasure that I rise to speak to the PrimaryIndustries and Natural Resources ...
Speech byHon. J. ELDERMEMBER FOR CAPALABAHansard 16 November 2000STATE DEVELOPMENT AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLHon. J. P. ELDER (Capalaba—ALP) (Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development andMinister for Trade) (11.37 a.m.): I move—"That the ...
Speech byHon. J. FOURASMEMBER FOR ASHGROVEHansard 29 February 2000MOTION OF CONDOLENCEDeath of Mr B. P. HansenHon. J. FOURAS (Ashgrove—ALP) (10.09 a.m.): I also would like to take part in this condolencemotion on the passing of Brendan Hansen. I am sure that ...
Speech byHon. J. FOURASMEMBER FOR ASHGROVEHansard 2 March 2000MR SPEAKER'S RULINGMotion of DissentHon. J. FOURAS (Ashgrove—ALP) (12.02 p.m.): I am pleased to take part in this debate on thedissent motion. An amendment can either insert certain words or omit ...
Speech byHon. J. FOURASMEMBER FOR ASHGROVEHansard 2 March 2000MR SPEAKER'S RULINGMotion of DissentHon. J. FOURAS (Ashgrove—ALP) (2.46 p.m.): I am pleased to take part in this debate. Lastnight during the second-reading debate the question was that the Bill be ...
Speech byHon. J. FOURASMEMBER FOR ASHGROVEHansard 3 April 2003CIVIL LIABILITY BILLHon. J. FOURAS (Ashgrove—ALP) (12.22 p.m.): I rise to support the Civil Liability Bill. Othermembers have spoken about the commonsense reforms, but I specifically want to ...
Speech byMrs J. SHELDONMEMBER FOR CALOUNDRAHansard 9 November 2000APPROPRIATION BILL [No. 2]; APPROPRIATION [PARLIAMENT] BILL [No. 2]Mrs SHELDON (Caloundra—LP) (5.51 p.m.): I am pleased to take part in this debate tonightand to speak of some issues, ...
Speech byMrs J. SHELDONMEMBER FOR CALOUNDRAHansard 9 November 2000COOKE INQUIRYMrs SHELDON (Caloundra—LP) (5.59 p.m.): I move—"That this House calls on the Government to reinstate the Cooke inquiryrecommendations contained in the previous coalition ...
Speech byMrs J. SHELDONMEMBER FOR CALOUNDRAHansard 16 November 2000PROPERTY CRIMEMrs SHELDON (Caloundra—LP) (6.49 p.m.): In the couple of minutes I have available to me, Iwould like to speak about crime on the Sunshine Coast. I would like to first ...
Speech byJOHN GOSSMEMBER FOR ASPLEYHansard 13 April 2000TREES IN RESIDENTIAL AREAS Mr GOSS (Aspley—LP) (10.27 a.m.): There is a growing problem between neighbours inBrisbane. Where allotments are getting smaller, people have a tendency to plant their trees ...
Speech byJOHN GOSSMEMBER FOR ASPLEYHansard 13 April 2000STATE HOUSING AMENDMENT BILLMr GOSS (Aspley—LP) (12.53 p.m.): I am pleased to speak on the State Housing AmendmentBill. When we consider Governments going into business, as such, it is necessary that we ...
Speech byJOHN GOSSMEMBER FOR ASPLEYHansard 19 July 2000TERMITES; QUEENSLAND BUILDING SERVICES AUTHORITYMr GOSS (Aspley—LP) (10.20 a.m.): Whilst the Minister for Fair Trading has said much aboutthe plight of the unfortunate home owners who are living with the ...
Speech byMr J. HEGARTYMEMBER FOR REDLANDSHansard 19 July 2000DRUGS MISUSE AMENDMENT BILLMr HEGARTY (Redlands—NPA) (3.06 p.m.): I rise to take part in the debate on the DrugsMisuse Amendment Bill as I believe drugs to be the most significant problem facing our ...
Speech byMr J. HEGARTYMEMBER FOR REDLANDSHansard 2 March 2000DRUG REHABILITATION [COURT DIVERSION] BILLMr HEGARTY (Redlands—NPA) (4.48 p.m.): In rising to make a contribution in relation to theDrug Rehabilitation (Court Diversion) Bill, I would like to ...
Speech byMr J. HEGARTYMEMBER FOR REDLANDSHansard 2 March 2000ELECTRONIC SECURITY INDUSTRYMr HEGARTY (Redlands—NPA) (7.18 p.m.): Similar to some other industry groups inQueensland that fail to perform to community expectations, I bring to the attention of the ...
Speech byMr J. HEGARTYMEMBER FOR REDLANDSHansard 14 March 2000LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr HEGARTY (Redlands—NPA) (3.35 p.m.): In making a contribution to this debate, I would liketo reinforce some of the statements made by previous ...
Speech byMr J. HEGARTYMEMBER FOR REDLANDSHansard 12 April 2000DOMESTIC BUILDING CONTRACTS BILL; QUEENSLAND BUILDING TRIBUNAL BILLMr HEGARTY (Redlands—NPA) (4 p.m.): These Bills comprise the second tranche of the BetterBuilding Industry legislative reform ...
Speech byJOHN GOSSMEMBER FOR ASPLEYHansard 21 July 2000BUDGET 2000Mr GOSS (Aspley—LP) (2.30 p.m.): When the Treasurer introduced this Budget he said that itwas a Budget for battlers and families. However, it is really an anti-family and anti-business Budget ...
Speech byMr M. ROWELLMEMBER FOR HINCHINBROOKHansard 30 May 2000SUGAR INDUSTRY AMENDMENT BILLMr ROWELL (Hinchinbrook—NPA) (3.46 p.m.): The Queensland sugar industry is experiencinga difficult period, exacerbated by extreme adverse weather conditions in some ...
Speech byMr M. ROWELLMEMBER FOR HINCHINBROOKHansard 1 June 2000TRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT BILLMr ROWELL (Hinchinbrook—NPA) (5.23 p.m.): It is with great pleasure that I join this debate,because it relates to a very important issue for my electorate. Certainly, ...
Speech byMr M. ROWELLMEMBER FOR HINCHINBROOKHansard 22 June 2000PRIMARY INDUSTRIES AND NATURAL RESOURCES LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr ROWELL (Hinchinbrook—NPA) (5.04 p.m.): This amendment Bill addresses a number ofissues within Primary Industries. Probably ...
Speech byMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard 8 November 2000YOUTH PROGRAMSMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—IND) (11.30 a.m.): I rise to speak in support of severalprograms in my electorate that particularly recognise youth at risk. The first one is an ...
Speech byMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard 8 November 2000GAMBLING LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—IND) (8.47 p.m.): I rise to speak to the GamblingLegislation Amendment Bill and to put before the Parliament some concerns ...
Speech byMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard 9 November 2000APPROPRIATION BILL [No. 2]; APPROPRIATION [PARLIAMENT] BILL [No. 2]Mrs LIZ CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—IND) (9.38 p.m.): In rising to speak to the AppropriationBills, I wish to bring to the ...
Speech byMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard 9 November 2000CORPORATIONS LAWMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—IND) (8.47 p.m.): I rise to speak in support of the principlesof the motion moved by the member for Nicklin. The requirement on companies for a ...
Speech byMr M. ROWELLMEMBER FOR HINCHINBROOKHansard 22 June 2000DAIRY INDUSTRY (IMPLEMENTATION OF NATIONAL ADJUSTMENT ARRANGEMENTS)AMENDMENT BILLMr ROWELL (Hinchinbrook—NPA) (9.20 p.m.): This is an absolute disgrace, an absolutedisgrace. It was absolutely ...
Speech byMr M. ROWELLMEMBER FOR HINCHINBROOKHansard 19 July 2000DIESEL REBATE SCHEMEMr ROWELL (Hinchinbrook—NPA) (6.30 p.m.): In rising to join this debate, I support the motionmoved by the member for Gladstone. I think it is very important that we ...
Speech byMr M. ROWELLMEMBER FOR HINCHINBROOKHansard 20 July 2000SUGAR INDUSTRYMr ROWELL (Hinchinbrook—NPA) (10.04 a.m.): The sugar industry has endured one of thelowest periods of its long and proud history in this State. The world sugar price has been at ...
Speech byMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard 10 November 2000CHILDREN SERVICES TRIBUNAL BILL; COMMISSION FOR CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE BILLMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—IND) (4.45 p.m.): I am aware of the time constraints on theChamber, however I ...
Speech byMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard 14 November 2000WORKCOVER QUEENSLAND AND OTHER ACTS AMENDMENT BILLMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—IND) (5.17 p.m.): In rising to speak to the WorkCoverQueensland and Other Acts Amendment Bill, there are a ...
Speech byMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard 14 November 2000FUEL PRICESMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—IND) (5.58 p.m.): I move—"That this House calls on Prime Minister Howard and the Federal Parliament torecognise the negative impacts on rural and ...
Speech byMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard 16 November 2000ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—IND) (5.23 p.m.): I just want to make a couple ofcomments on the Bill. A document containing my ...
Speech byMr M. ROWELLMEMBER FOR HINCHINBROOKHansard 12 April & 17 May 2000COMPETITION POLICY REFORM (QUEENSLAND) REPEAL BILL Mr ROWELL (Hinchinbrook—NPA) (10.50 p.m.): In speaking on this private member's Bill onNational Competition Policy, I would like to ...
Speech byMr M. ROWELLMEMBER FOR HINCHINBROOKHansard 1 March 2000ANIMALS PROTECTION AMENDMENT BILLMr ROWELL (Hinchinbrook—NPA) (3.42 p.m.): In rising to speak on the Animals ProtectionAmendment Bill, there are a couple of issues that I want to raise initially. ...
Speech byMr M. ROWELLMEMBER FOR HINCHINBROOKHansard 11 April 2000PETFORD TRAINING FARMMr ROWELL (Hinchinbrook—NPA) (6.25 p.m.): I rise to support the motion moved by themember for Indooroopilly. I am quite aware of a lot of the work Mr Guest has done in north ...
Speech byMr M. ROWELLMEMBER FOR HINCHINBROOKHansard 20 July 2000BUDGET 2000Mr ROWELL (Hinchinbrook—NPA) (9.24 p.m.): The thing that disappoints me most about thisBudget is its lack of vision in relation to the development of Queensland. When we look around ...
Speech byMr M. ROWELLMEMBER FOR HINCHINBROOKHansard 12 April 2000COMPETITION POLICY REFORM [QUEENSLAND] BILLMr ROWELL (Hinchinbrook—NPA) (10.50 p.m.): In speaking on this private member's Bill onNational Competition Policy, I would like to make some ...
Speech byMr M. ROWELLMEMBER FOR HINCHINBROOKHansard 13 April 2000SUGAR INDUSTRY Mr ROWELL (Hinchinbrook—NPA) (7.29 p.m.): The last two cane harvesting seasons in northQueensland have been disastrous for the sugar industry due to wet weather conditions. Mr ...
Speech byMr M. ROWELLMEMBER FOR HINCHINBROOKHansard 22 August 2000FUEL PRICESMr ROWELL (Hinchinbrook—NPA) (6.46 p.m.): I am absolutely astounded at the argy-bargypresented by the member for Woodridge. I can certainly assure the House that one category ...
Speech byMrs NITACUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR BUNDABERGHansard 1 June 2000MINING AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—IND) (3.13 p.m.): I rise almost in trepidation! I take thisopportunity to acknowledge the important role that mining ...
Speech byMrs NITACUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR BUNDABERGHansard 22 June 2000SUGAR INDUSTRY AMENDMENT BILLMrs NITA CUNNINGHAM (Bundaberg— ALP) (3.13 p.m.): I rise to support this Sugar IndustryAmendment Bill. It is self-explanatory, commonsense legislation that seeks ...
Speech byMrs NITACUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR BUNDABERGHansard 18 July 2000CHILDERS BACKPACKERS HOSTEL FIREMrs NITA CUNNINGHAM (Bundaberg— ALP) (12.01 p.m.): I endorse the comments madeearlier this morning by the Premier and the member for Burnett with regard to the ...
Speech byMrs NITACUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR BUNDABERGHansard 20 July 2000BUDGET 2000Mrs NITA CUNNINGHAM (Bundaberg— ALP) (1.04 a.m.): I have a great deal of pleasure inspeaking to the Appropriation Bills and highlighting some of the benefits for my electorate ...
Speech byMr P. PURCELLMEMBER FOR BULIMBAHansard 29 February 2000NATURAL RESOURCES AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr PURCELL (Bulimba—ALP) (5.53 p.m.): In speaking to the Natural Resources and OtherLegislation Amendment Bill, I make the observation that ...
Speech byMr P. PURCELLMEMBER FOR BULIMBAHansard 1 March 2000DRUG REHABILITATION (COURT DIVERSION) BILLMr PURCELL (Bulimba—ALP) (3.09 p.m.): I recently had the opportunity to go to Sydney to seefirst-hand the drug courts operating. I must say that I was most ...
Speech byMr P. PURCELLMEMBER FOR BULIMBAHansard 2 March 2000WHEAT BREEDINGMr PURCELL (Bulimba—ALP) (7.26 p.m.): I recently accompanied the Minister for Public Worksand Housing, Mr Robert Schwarten, on a visit to Toowoomba to outline plans for an innovative ...
Speech byMrs NITACUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR BUNDABERGHansard 15 March 2000MS M. FIXTERMrs NITA CUNNINGHAM (Bundaberg— ALP) (11.14 p.m.): I would like to place on record in thisHouse the valuable contribution made to the City of Bundaberg by the late Maureen Fixter, ...
Speech byMrs NITACUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR BUNDABERGHansard 121 April 2000WATER STORAGE, BURNETT RIVERMrs NITA CUNNINGHAM (Bundaberg— ALP) (6.30 p.m.): I rise to support the amendment. Theneed for extra water storage is paramount to the future of my electorate of ...
Speech byMrs NITACUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR BUNDABERGHansard 18 May 2000MENTAL HEALTH BILLMrs NITA CUNNINGHAM (Bundaberg— ALP) (3.54 p.m.): I rise to support this Mental Health Billand to congratulate the Minister on her commitment to lifting the level of mental ...
Speech byMrs NITACUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR BUNDABERGHansard 31 May 2000BAFFLE CREEK, TRAWLERSMrs NITA CUNNINGHAM (Bundaberg— ALP) (10.28 a.m.): I rise in support of a petition tabledthis morning from 282 people in the Baffle Creek area requesting that beam ...
Speech byMrs NITACUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR BUNDABERGHansard 4 October 2000WATER ALLOCATION AND MANAGEMENT PLANSMrs NITA CUNNINGHAM (Bundaberg— ALP) (6.29 p.m.): I am pleased to support the Minister'samendment to the motion, an amendment that supports his and this ...
Speech byMrs NITACUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR BUNDABERGHansard 17 October 2000FUEL PRICESMrs NITA CUNNINGHAM (Bundaberg— ALP) (7.06 p.m.): The Leader of the Opposition can goon and on trying to beat up a scandal, but rising fuel prices are the biggest problem facing ...
Speech byMrs NITACUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR BUNDABERGHansard 9 November 2000MR SPEAKER'S RULINGMotion of DissentMrs NITA CUNNINGHAM (Bundaberg— ALP) (11.06 p.m.): I have asked to speak in the debateon this dissent motion tonight to express my disgust at yet another ...
Speech byMrs NITACUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR BUNDABERGHansard 15 November 2000QUEENSLAND RAILMrs NITA CUNNINGHAM (Bundaberg— ALP) (6.55 p.m.): I rise to support the amendmentmoved by the Minister. Contrary to the doom and gloom, the meaningless drivel and the scare ...
Speech byMrs NITACUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR BUNDABERGHansard 24 August 2000APPROPRIATION BILL, ESTIMATES COMMITTEE EMrs NITA CUNNINGHAM (Bundaberg— ALP) (11.43 a.m.): I can only assume that the memberfor Surfers Paradise is having a bad day. As one of the members ...
Speech byMrs NITACUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR BUNDABERGHansard 6 September 2000WATER BILLMrs NITA CUNNINGHAM (Bundaberg— ALP) (4.58 p.m.): I rise to support this Water Bill, thefirst overhaul of Queensland's water laws for 90 years. While Queensland's water industry ...
Speech byMrs NITACUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR BUNDABERGHansard 14 March 2000BACASMrs NITA CUNNINGHAM (Bundaberg— ALP) (7.10 p.m.): In contrast to the negativity we heardthis evening from the Opposition, I wish to point out that recently I had the privilege of ...
Speech byMrs NITACUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR BUNDABERGHansard 31 May 2000BUNDABERG HOSPITALMrs NITA CUNNINGHAM (Bundaberg— ALP) (11.03 p.m.): Last Wednesday the Minister forHealth, Wendy Edmond, and I joined staff and community members to celebrate the completion of ...
Speech byMrs NITACUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR BUNDABERGHansard 6 September 2000YOUNG PEOPLE OF BUNDABERGMrs NITA CUNNINGHAM (Bundaberg— ALP) (11.16 p.m.): I would like to place on record in thisHouse the remarkable achievements of some of the young students in ...
Speech byMrs NITACUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR BUNDABERGHansard 20 July 2000BUNDABERG INDUSTRIAL PARKMrs NITA CUNNINGHAM (Bundaberg— ALP) (10.10 a.m.): My electorate of Bundaberg had amajor boost to its drive for jobs with the recent launch by the Deputy Premier, Jim ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 23 August 2000MINISTERIAL STATEMENTFuel Prices; Electoral FraudHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.41 a.m.), by leave: Today I will dealwith two important issues. First, the ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 23 August 2000ELECTORAL FRAUDHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (6.19 p.m.): I move an appropriateamendment— "That this House expresses its support for the CJC's decision to ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 23 August 2000MINERAL RESOURCES AMENDMENT BILLHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (10.04 p.m.): There are a number ofthings I want to contribute to this debate. Firstly, the Racial ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 21 July 2000MINISTERIAL STATEMENTMining IndustryHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.33 a.m.), by leave: Queensland hasa proud history of being a world leader in the mining ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 21 July 2000MINISTERIAL STATEMENTSnr Const. N. J. WattHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.38 a.m.), by leave: It is with a greatdeal of sadness that I rise to inform the House ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 22 August 2000MINISTERIAL STATEMENTFuel PricesHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.35 a.m.), by leave: During theweekend, the member for Woodridge and I released a public ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 22 August 2000MINISTERIAL STATEMENTQantas Founders Outback MuseumHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.47 a.m.), by leave: Queensland's richhistory was recently remembered and ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 22 August 2000FUEL PRICESHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier) (6.15 p.m.): I move the followingamendment—"That all words after 'Parliament' be removed and replaced with the ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 23 August 2000MINISTERIAL STATEMENTApprentices and Trainees; Breaking the Unemployment CycleHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.34 a.m.), by leave: When myGovernment introduced ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 20 June 2000FUEL SUBSIDY SCHEMEHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (6.19 p.m.): I rise to second theamendment. In doing so, let us be very clear. This debate is about whether ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 21 June 2000MINISTERIAL STATEMENTDisability Funding; Hostels Task Force Hon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.32 a.m.), by leave: My Governmenthas recently made major commitments ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 21 June 2000MINISTERIAL STATEMENTState Government AchievementsHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.37 a.m.), by leave: As all honourablemembers in this House know, particularly ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 20 July 2000MINISTERIAL STATEMENTOlympic Bonus GrantHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.33 a.m.), by leave: Olympic fever isbuilding with just 57 days to go until the Olympic ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 20 July 2000MINISTERIAL STATEMENTImpact of GST on TourismHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.36 a.m.), by leave: The tourismindustry is a mainstay of the Queensland economy. It ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 20 July 2000UNEMPLOYMENTHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (6.15 p.m.): I move the followingamendment—"That all words after 'House' be removed, and replaced with the ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 19 July 2000MINISTERIAL STATEMENTChilders Backpackers Hostel FireHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.33 a.m.), by leave: The tragic fire atChilders on 23 June cost 15 young ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 19 July 2000MINISTERIAL STATEMENTInvestment in QueenslandHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.40 a.m.), by leave: Over the past twoyears, since coming to office, my Government ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 19 July 2000LAND AND RESOURCES TRIBUNAL AMENDMENT BILLHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (11.31 a.m.): I move—"That the Bill be now read a second time."As the name indicates, the ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 22 June 2000DRUG INJECTING ROOMSHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (6.15 p.m.): I move—"That all words after the word 'Queensland' be deleted and replaced with 'until ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 18 July 2000MINISTERIAL STATEMENTEuropean Trade MissionHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.35 a.m.), by leave: I recently led atrade delegation to Europe to reinforce ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 18 July 2000MINISTERIAL STATEMENTQueen MotherHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.39 a.m.), by leave: I wish to informthe House that, on behalf of the people of Queensland, I ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 22 June 2000MINISTERIAL STATEMENTCleaner Energy StrategyHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.33 a.m.), by leave: On 24 May, onbehalf of the Cabinet, I released the Queensland ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 22 June 2000MINISTERIAL STATEMENTEuropean Trade MissionHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.36 a.m.), by leave: Next week I willbe leading an eight-day trade mission—excluding ...