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Speech byMr ALLAN GRICE, OAMMEMBER FOR BROADWATERHansard 21 October 1998MINISTER FOR MINES AND ENERGY; MINISTER FOR POLICE AND CORRECTIVE SERVICESMr GRICE (Broadwater—NPA) (10.12 a.m.): There are very few people who should be held inhigher regard in our ...
Speech byMr ALLAN GRICE, OAMMEMBER FOR BROADWATERHansard 21 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee BReportMr GRICE (Broadwater—NPA) (4.08 p.m.) First of all, I thank the committee members. ...
Speech byMr ALLAN GRICE, OAMMEMBER FOR BROADWATERHansard 10 November 1998NATIVE TITLE (QUEENSLAND) STATE PROVISIONS AMENDMENT BILL (No. 2)Mr GRICE (Broadwater—NPA) (10.12 p.m.): This Bill is another missed opportunity, anotherbureaucratic impediment that the ...
Speech byMr ALLAN GRICE, OAMMEMBER FOR BROADWATERHansard 12 November 1998SCHOOLIES WEEKMr GRICE (Broadwater—NPA) (10.25 a.m.): I wish to congratulate the Gold Coast Bulletin on awonderful initiative on the eve of Schoolies Week on the Gold Coast, titled How ...
Speech byMr ALLAN GRICE, OAMMEMBER FOR BROADWATERHansard 17 November 1998MR F. CLAIR; CRIMINAL JUSTICE COMMISSIONMr GRICE (Broadwater—NPA) (11.30 a.m.): The passing of the Clair regime at the CriminalJustice Commission will not be mourned by anybody apart ...
Speech byMr ALLAN GRICE, OAMMEMBER FOR BROADWATERHansard 17 November 1998DRUGS Mr GRICE (Broadwater—NPA) (7.18 p.m.): I have spoken in this House previously about thescourge that is drugs, in particular on the Gold Coast but also throughout this State and ...
Speech byHon. ANNA BLIGHMEMBER FOR SOUTH BRISBANEHansard 4 August 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTChild AbuseHon. A. M. BLIGH (South Brisbane—ALP) (Minister for Families, Youth and Community Careand Minister for Disability Services) (9.47 a.m.), by leave: I earlier ...
Speech byHon. ANNA BLIGHMEMBER FOR SOUTH BRISBANEHansard 6 August 1998JUVENILE JUSTICE LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLHon. A. M. BLIGH (South Brisbane—ALP) (Minister for Families, Youth and Community Careand Minister for Disability Services) (12.46 p.m.): I ...
Speech byHon. ANNA BLIGHMEMBER FOR SOUTH BRISBANEHansard 25 August 1998MEMBERS FOR KEDRON, BUNDAMBA, IPSWICH, CHATSWORTH AND MURRUMBA Hon. A. M. BLIGH (South Brisbane—ALP) (Minister for Families, Youth and Community Careand Minister for Disability Services) ...
Speech byHon. ANNA BLIGHMEMBER FOR SOUTH BRISBANEHansard 27 August 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENT Forde Inquiry; Mr H. HeilpernHon. A. M. BLIGH (South Brisbane—ALP) (Minister for Families, Youth and Community Careand Minister for Disability Services) (10 a.m.), by ...
Speech byHon. ANNA BLIGHMEMBER FOR SOUTH BRISBANEHansard 27 August 1998ADOPTION OF CHILDREN (HAGUE CONVENTION OF INTERCOUNTRY ADOPTION) AMENDMENTBILLHon. A. M. BLIGH (South Brisbane—ALP) (Minister for Families, Youth and Community Careand Minister for ...
Speech byHon. ANNA BLIGHMEMBER FOR SOUTH BRISBANEHansard 15 September 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTCootharinga Society of North Queensland Hon. A. M. BLIGH (South Brisbane—ALP) (Minister for Families, Youth and Community Careand Minister for Disability Services) ...
Speech byHon. ANNA BLIGHMEMBER FOR SOUTH BRISBANEHansard 22 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee DReport Hon. A. M. BLIGH (South Brisbane—ALP) (Minister for Families, Youth and Community ...
Speech byHon. ANNA BLIGHMEMBER FOR SOUTH BRISBANEHansard 10 November 1998CHILD PROTECTION BILLHon. A. M. BLIGH (South Brisbane—ALP) (Minister for Families, Youth and Community Careand Minister for Disability Services) (2.31 p.m.): I move—"That the Bill be now ...
Speech byHon. ANNA BLIGHMEMBER FOR SOUTH BRISBANEHansard 11 November 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTInstallation of Audio Loop in Parliamentary AnnexeHon. A. M. BLIGH (South Brisbane—ALP) (Minister for Families, Youth and Community Careand Minister for Disability ...
Speech byHon. ANNA BLIGHMEMBER FOR SOUTH BRISBANEHansard 12 November 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTUrgent and Critical Needs of People with a DisabilityHon. A. M. BLIGH (South Brisbane—ALP) (Minister for Families, Youth and Community Careand Minister for ...
Speech byHon. ANNA BLIGHMEMBER FOR SOUTH BRISBANEHansard 12 November 1998JUVENILE JUSTICE LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLHon. A. M. BLIGH (South Brisbane—ALP) (Minister for Families, Youth and Community Careand Minister for Disability Services) (12.21 p.m.), in ...
Speech byMr ALLAN GRICE, OAMMEMBER FOR BROADWATERHansard 30 July 1998MOTION OF CONFIDENCEMr GRICE (Broadwater—NPA) (7.43 p.m.): Mr Speaker, firstly, I would like to add to my personalcongratulations on your nomination by doing so publicly in the House. ...
Speech byMr ALLAN GRICE, OAMMEMBER FOR BROADWATERHansard 27 August 1998WORKPLACE RELATIONS AMENDMENT BILLMr GRICE (Broadwater—NPA) (10.01 p.m.): Tonight I wish to speak against the Government'sattempt to abolish Queensland workplace agreements. The amendments ...
Speech byMr ALLAN GRICE, OAMMEMBER FOR BROADWATERHansard 6 August 1998ADDRESS IN REPLYMr GRICE (Broadwater—NPA) (3.38 p.m.): Unlike the previous speaker, I will not be dumping allover One Nation or any other particular group. I would like to say a few things ...
Speech byMr ALLAN GRICE, OAMMEMBER FOR BROADWATERHansard 18 September 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILLAPPROPRIATION BILLMr GRICE (Broadwater—NPA) (12.20 p.m.): Mr Deputy Speaker, may I say that it is good to seeyou sitting in your position, as our system ...
Speech byMr ALLAN GRICE, OAMMEMBER FOR BROADWATERHansard 4 August 1998CRIMINAL JUSTICE COMMISSIONMr GRICE (Broadwater—NPA) (11.49 a.m.): I cannot help but endorse the comments made bythe previous speaker. I have said numerous times in the press that the very, ...
Speech byHon. ANNA BLIGHMEMBER FOR SOUTH BRISBANEHansard 27 August 1998FORDE INQUIRY; MR H. HEILPERNHon. A. M. BLIGH (South Brisbane—ALP) (Minister for Families, Youth and Community Careand Minister for Disability Services) (6.15 p.m.): As I said earlier ...
Speech byMr ALLAN GRICE, OAMMEMBER FOR BROADWATERHansard 16 September 1998PERSONAL EXPLANATIONAnti-drug Initiative; Schoolies WeekMr GRICE (Broadwater—NPA) (10.05 a.m.), by leave: Yesterday the Minister for Police andCorrective Services made outrageous ...
Speech byBILL D'ARCY, MLAMEMBER FOR WOODRIDGEHansard 5 August 1998ADDRESS IN REPLYMr D'ARCY (Woodridge—ALP) (5.42 p.m.): Mr Speaker, let me congratulate you personally andpublicly on your elevation to the high office of Speaker. Interestingly, I have stood ...
Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 28 July 1998ELECTION OF SPEAKERMr FELDMAN (Leader of the One Nation Party) (Caboolture—ONP) (11.01 a.m.): I commendthe Premier on his high ideals, but I concur with the cynicism of the Leader of the Opposition ...
Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 30 July 1998MOTION OF CONDOLENCETsunami Disaster, Papua New GuineaMr FELDMAN (Caboolture—ONP) (Leader of the One Nation Party) (10.13 a.m.): I join with thePremier and the Leader of the Opposition in extending ...
Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 30 July 1998MOTION OF CONFIDENCE Mr FELDMAN (Caboolture—ONP) (Leader of the One Nation Party) (12.24 p.m.): We are heretoday to talk about confidence. In October 1996, a distinguished QC and an equally ...
Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 5 August 1998COMMUNISM IN SCHOOLSMr FELDMAN (Caboolture—ONP) (Leader of the One Nation Party) (7.02 p.m.): I rise tonight toinform honourable members that the State is in big trouble when communist recruiters ...
Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 6 August 1998ADDRESS IN REPLYMr FELDMAN (Caboolture—ONP) (Leader of the One Nation Party) (4.48 p.m.): Mr DeputySpeaker, it would be remiss of me at this stage not to ask you to pass on my congratulations to ...
Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 25 August 1998MEMBERS FOR KEDRON, BUNDAMBA, IPSWICH, CHATSWORTH AND MURRUMBAMr FELDMAN (Caboolture—ONP) (Leader of the One Nation Party) (6 p.m.): I move—"That the Honourable Members for Kedron, Bundamba, ...
Speech byHon. ANNA BLIGHMEMBER FOR SOUTH BRISBANEHansard 17 November 1998COMMISSIONS OF INQUIRY (FORDE INQUIRY—EVIDENCE) REGULATION 1998Disallowance of Statutory InstrumentHon. A. M. BLIGH (South Brisbane—ALP) (Minister for Families, Youth and Community ...
Speech byMr W. BAUMANNMEMBER FOR ALBERTHansard 30 July 1998MOTION OF CONFIDENCEMr BAUMANN (Albert—NPA) (2.02 a.m.): Firstly, I would like to join with the many othermembers of the House who have offered their congratulations tonight to Mr Hollis on his ...
Speech byMr W. BAUMANNMEMBER FOR ALBERTHansard 18 November 1998TRANSPORT LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL (No. 2)Mr BAUMANN (Albert—NPA) (12.13 p.m.): As the shadow Minister for Transport and MainRoads has indicated, the Opposition proposes to support this Bill, ...
Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 27 August 1998FORDE INQUIRY; MR H. HEILPERNMr FELDMAN (Caboolture—ONP) (Leader of the One Nation Party) (6.31 p.m.): Let us notmistake One Nation's intentions in the Forde child abuse inquiry: we ...
Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 15 September 1998MARYBOROUGH BASE HOSPITALMr FELDMAN (Caboolture—ONP) (Leader of the One Nation Party) (11.50 a.m.): The big issuein central Queensland last week and this week has been the attempted ...
Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 16 September 1998WAMURAN STATE SCHOOLMr FELDMAN (Caboolture—ONP) (Leader of the One Nation Party) (9.37 p.m.): Tonight I wishto draw the attention of the House to the deplorable situation at the Wamuran State ...
Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 17 September 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILLAPPROPRIATION BILLMr FELDMAN (Caboolture—ONP) (Leader of the One Nation Party) (4.41 p.m.): I am grateful forthe opportunity to rise in the House to speak about ...
Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 21 October 1998EMPLOYER, LONGREACH SHEEP AND CATTLE PROPERTYMr FELDMAN (Caboolture—ONP) (Leader of the One Nation Party) (10.08 a.m.): Today I riseon behalf of a constituent from Caboolture to personally thank ...
Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 11 November 1998WEAPONS AMENDMENT BILLMr FELDMAN (Caboolture—ONP) (Leader of the One Nation Party) (10.10 a.m.): I move—"That the Bill be now read a second time."Today represents a historic occasion for the ...
Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 18 November 1998MINISTER FOR EDUCATIONMr FELDMAN (Caboolture—ONP) (Leader of the One Nation Party) (6.23 p.m.): I rise in theHouse to second the amendment to the motion moved by the honourable member for ...
Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 19 November 1998DAIRY INDUSTRY AMENDMENT BILL Mr FELDMAN (Caboolture—ONP) (Leader of the One Nation Party) (3.37 p.m.): I support theBill before the House. Before I go any further, I would like to talk about ...
Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 19 November 1998VALEDICTORY Mr FELDMAN (Caboolture—ONP) (Leader of the One Nation Party) (9.35 p.m.): As much as Iwould love to talk as long as the Premier and the Opposition Leader, I will be brief and to the ...
Speech byHon. R. GIBBSMEMBER FOR BUNDAMBAHansard 15 September 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTInternational Garden Festival—2000Hon. R. J. GIBBS (Bundamba—ALP) (Minister for Tourism, Sport and Racing) (9.40 a.m.), byleave: For some time the State has been ...
Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 22 October 1998PRIVATISATION OF TABMr FELDMAN (Caboolture—ONP) (6.30 p.m.): I rise to second the amendment of the memberfor Tablelands and, in doing so, I acknowledge his support of the ASU, being an old union ...
Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 22 October 1998CABOOLTURE BUSINESS ENTERPRISE CENTREMr FELDMAN (Caboolture—ONP) (Leader of the One Nation Party) (7.13 p.m.): Jobs, jobs, jobsis the cry of Premier Beattie and his Labor Government. It is the ...
Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 10 November 1998MR C. RAPPOLTMr FELDMAN (Caboolture—ONP) (Leader of the One Nation Party) (11.50 a.m.): Much hasbeen written about the reasons for the departure from State Parliament of Charles Rappolt. ...
Speech byBILL D'ARCY, MLAMEMBER FOR WOODRIDGEHansard 4 August 1998IMMIGRATIONMr D'ARCY (Woodridge—ALP) (12 p.m.): Today's announcement of a change in the direction ofimmigration policy by the Leader of the Federal Opposition, Kim Beazley, is a welcome change ...
Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 10 November 1998NATIVE TITLE (QUEENSLAND) STATE PROVISIONS AMENDMENT BILL (No. 2)Mr FELDMAN (Caboolture—ONP) (Leader of the One Nation Party) (9.56 p.m.): I am sure thateveryone is aware of One Nation's ...
Speech byHon. R. GIBBSMEMBER FOR BUNDAMBAHansard 20 October 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTAlcoholic Food EssencesHon. R. J. GIBBS (Bundamba—ALP) (Minister for Tourism, Sport and Racing) (9.43 a.m.), byleave: I rise to bring to the attention of the House an issue ...
Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 22 October 1998PERSONAL EXPLANATION Minister for Police and Corrective ServicesMr FELDMAN (Caboolture—ONP) (Leader of the One Nation Party) (10.10 a.m.), by leave:Yesterday the Minister for Police and ...
Speech byMr R. QUINNMEMBER FOR MERRIMACHansard 20 October 1998MEMBER FOR NICKLINMr QUINN (Merrimac—LP) (Deputy Leader of the Liberal Party) (10.14 a.m.): On the previoussitting day, 18 September, the member for Nicklin asked a question without notice of the ...
Speech byMr R. QUINNMEMBER FOR MERRIMACHansard 22 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee FReport No. 1Mr QUINN (Merrimac—LP) (3.01 p.m.): At the outset, I also place on record my ...
Speech byMr R. QUINNMEMBER FOR MERRIMACHansard 22 October 1998COORPAROO SECONDARY COLLEGEMr QUINN (Merrimac—LP) (Deputy Leader of the Liberal Party) (7.22 p.m.): This morning, theMinister for Education tried to salvage some pride from the wreckage of his ...
Speech byMr R. QUINNMEMBER FOR MERRIMACHansard 18 November 1998MINISTER FOR EDUCATION Mr QUINN (Merrimac—LP) (Deputy Leader of the Liberal Party) (6 p.m.): I move—"That this House expresses its growing concern at the way in which the Minister forEducation is ...
Speech byMr R. QUINNMEMBER FOR MERRIMACHansard 18 November 1998UNIVERSITY OF THE SUNSHINE COAST BILLMr QUINN (Merrimac—LP) (Deputy Leader of the Liberal Party) (10.37 p.m.): The coalition hasgreat pleasure in supporting the passage of the University of the ...
Speech byMr B. LITTLEPROUDMEMBER FOR WESTERN DOWNSHansard 30 July 1998MOTION OF CONFIDENCE Mr LITTLEPROUD (Western Downs— NPA) (10.29 p.m.): I stand once again in this Houserepresenting the people of Western Downs. I am aware of the make-up of this House. I ...
Speech byMr B. LITTLEPROUDMEMBER FOR WESTERN DOWNSHansard 5 August 1998WARREGO HIGHWAYMr LITTLEPROUD (Western Downs— NPA) (7.21 p.m.): Tonight I want to put on the publicrecord my appeal to the Minister for Transport, the Honourable Steve Bredhauer, to ...
Speech byHon. R. GIBBSMEMBER FOR BUNDAMBAHansard 22 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee GReportHon. R. J. GIBBS (Bundamba—ALP) (Minister for Tourism, Sport and Racing) (4.49 ...
Speech byHon. R. GIBBSMEMBER FOR BUNDAMBAHansard 22 October 1998PRIVATISATION OF TABHon. R. J. GIBBS (Bundamba—ALP) (Minister for Tourism, Sport and Racing) (6.20 p.m.): I amhappy to second the amendment moved by the member for Gladstone. I understand that ...
Speech byMr R. QUINNMEMBER FOR MERRIMACHansard 30 July 1998MOTION OF CONFIDENCE Mr QUINN (Merrimac—LP) (Deputy Leader of the Liberal Party) (3.53 p.m.) It does not matterthe political colour of a Government, one of its overarching aims is to provide the ...
Speech byMr R. QUINNMEMBER FOR MERRIMACHansard 26 August 1998LITERACY AND NUMERACYMr QUINN (Merrimac—LP) (Deputy Leader of the Liberal Party) (10.13 a.m.): Today, theMinister for Education tabled in this House a report on literacy and numeracy standards for ...
Speech byMr R. QUINNMEMBER FOR MERRIMACHansard 26 August 1998SCHOOL-BASED MANAGEMENTMr QUINN (Merrimac—LP) (Deputy Leader of the Liberal Party) (6 p.m.): I move—"That this House welcomes the Education Minister's commitment to continue with theimplementation ...
Speech byMr R. QUINNMEMBER FOR MERRIMACHansard 17 September 1998GOODS AND SERVICES TAX Mr QUINN (Merrimac—LP) (Deputy Leader of the Liberal Party) (10.10 a.m.): Listening to theMinister for Education rail against the Federal Government's tax reform package ...
Speech byHon. BRIANLITTLEPROUDMEMBER FOR WESTERN DOWNSHansard 21 October 1998DALBY TAFEHon. B. G. LITTLEPROUD (Western Downs—NPA) (7.10 p.m.): The people of Dalby and districtwere treated shabbily by the Goss Government in 1990. Unless the present Minister ...
Speech byHon. BRIANLITTLEPROUDMEMBER FOR WESTERN DOWNSHansard 10 November 1998BANKING SERVICESHon. B. G. LITTLEPROUD (Western Downs—NPA) (11.55 p.m.): Tonight I will speak about theproblem of banking services in very small rural communities. Although I was ...
Speech byHon. BRIANLITTLEPROUDMEMBER FOR WESTERN DOWNSHansard 18 November 1998TRANSPORT LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL (No. 2)Hon. B. G. LITTLEPROUD (Western Downs—NPA) (12.33 p.m.): I am pleased to support thepassage of the Transport Legislation Amendment Bill ...
Speech byBRUCE DAVIDSONMEMBER FOR NOOSAHansard 30 July 1998MOTION OF CONFIDENCE Mr DAVIDSON (Noosa—LP) (8.03 p.m.): Tonight, in rising to speak in this debate, I congratulateyou, Mr Speaker, on your elevation to the office of Speaker. I also welcome all the ...
Speech byBRUCE DAVIDSONMEMBER FOR NOOSAHansard 20 October 1998CONSUMER CREDIT (QUEENSLAND) AMENDMENT BILLMr DAVIDSON (Noosa—LP) (12.49 p.m.): The Opposition will not be opposing this Bill, giventhat the former Attorney-General and Minister for Consumer ...
Speech byBRUCE DAVIDSONMEMBER FOR NOOSAHansard 21 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee AReport No. 2Mr DAVIDSON (Noosa—LP) ( 2.57 p.m.): Before the State election this year, we heard ...
Speech byBRUCE DAVIDSONMEMBER FOR NOOSAHansard 22 October 1998PRIVILEGE Ms M. O'DonnellMr DAVIDSON (Noosa—LP) (10.11 a.m.): I rise on a matter of privilege. After the debateyesterday in this place on the report of Estimates Committee D, members will now be ...
Speech byBRUCE DAVIDSONMEMBER FOR NOOSAHansard 22 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee DReportMr DAVIDSON (Noosa—LP) (11.48 a.m.): I would like to recognise the Chair of ...
Speech byBRUCE DAVIDSONMEMBER FOR NOOSAHansard 12 November 1998PRIVILEGEQueensland Small Business CouncilMr DAVIDSON (Noosa—LP) (9.32 a.m.): I rise on a matter of privilege. Yesterday duringquestion time in this House, the Deputy Leader of the Opposition ...
Speech byBRUCE DAVIDSONMEMBER FOR NOOSAHansard 17 November 1998TRAINING FOR MATURE-AGE WORKERSMr DAVIDSON (Noosa—LP) (6.45 p.m.): Nothing shows the vital difference between theforward-thinking coalition and the back-to-the-fifties Labor Party more clearly ...
Speech byBRUCE DAVIDSONMEMBER FOR NOOSAHansard 19 November 1998PRIVILEGEQueensland Small Business Council Mr DAVIDSON (Noosa—LP) (9.31 a.m.): I rise on a matter of privilege. On 12 November 1998, Irose on a matter of privilege pertaining to the misleading of ...
Speech byBRUCE DAVIDSONMEMBER FOR NOOSAHansard 19 November 1998PRIVILEGEAppointment of Ms M. O'DonnellMr DAVIDSON (Noosa—LP) (9.34 a.m.): I rise on a matter of privilege. During a past sitting Ihad cause to bring to the attention of this House another matter ...
Speech byMr B. LITTLEPROUDMEMBER FOR WESTERN DOWNSHansard 6 August 1998ADDRESS IN REPLYMr LITTLEPROUD (Western Downs— NPA) (3 p.m.): I am quite proud to be part of this 49thParliament, which promises to be very different. Madam Deputy Speaker, I note your ...
Speech byMr BRUCE LAMINGMEMBER FOR MOOLOOLAHHansard 30 July 1998MOTION OF CONFIDENCEMr LAMING (Mooloolah—LP) (1.10 a.m.): Firstly, Mr Speaker, I join other members incongratulating you on being elected as Speaker. It is a very important position, and I am ...
Speech byBRUCE DAVIDSONMEMBER FOR NOOSAHansard 27 August 1998WORKPLACE RELATIONS AMENDMENT BILLMr DAVIDSON (Noosa—LP) (12.54 p.m.): On 26 November 1996 we heralded an exciting newera in Queensland industrial relations for it was the day on which the former ...
Speech byMr R. QUINNMEMBER FOR MERRIMACHansard 17 September 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILLAPPROPRIATION BILL Mr QUINN (Merrimac—LP) (Deputy Leader of the Liberal Party) (2.33 p.m.): I rise to join in thisdebate and, in doing so, underline words spoken ...
Speech byMr BRUCE LAMINGMEMBER FOR MOOLOOLAHHansard 30 July 1998MOTION OF CONDOLENCETsunami Disaster, Papua New GuineaMr LAMING (Mooloolah—LP) (10.27 a.m.): As a former patrol officer in Papua New Guinea inthe 1970s, I would like to take the opportunity of ...
Speech byDAVID DALGLEISHMEMBER FOR HERVEY BAYHansard 5 August 1998ADDRESS IN REPLY Mr DALGLEISH (Hervey Bay—ONP) (2.53 p.m.): In making my maiden speech, I would first liketo state how proud I am to be here as the member for Hervey Bay and as a member of ...
Speech byDAVID DALGLEISHMEMBER FOR HERVEY BAYHansard 5 August 1998ADDRESS IN REPLYMr DALGLEISH (Hervey Bay—ONP) (2.53 p.m.): In making my maiden speech, I would first liketo state how proud I am to be here as the member for Hervey Bay and as a member of ...
Speech byDAVID DALGLEISHMEMBER FOR HERVEY BAYHansard 21 October 1998MR J. RUSHMr DALGLEISH (Hervey Bay—ONP) (10.24 a.m.): I recently had the great pleasure of sharingsome special time with Mr Jack Rush. Mr Rush was born on 10 October 1898 and has recently ...
Speech byHon. D. HAMILLMEMBER FOR IPSWICHHansard 30 July 1998MOTION OF CONFIDENCE Hon. D. J. HAMILL (Ipswich—ALP) (Treasurer) (12.04 p.m.): Labor in Queensland has anenviable record of sound financial management. This Government is committed to maintaining ...
Speech byHon. D. HAMILLMEMBER FOR IPSWICHHansard 30 July 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTCompulsory Third-Party Insurance Premiums Hon. D. J. HAMILL (Ipswich—ALP) (Treasurer) (3.46 a.m.), by leave: In accordance with theMotor Vehicle Insurance Act 1994, I table the ...
Speech byHon. D. HAMILLMEMBER FOR IPSWICHHansard 25 August 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTGoods and Services TaxHon. D. J. HAMILL (Ipswich—ALP) (Treasurer) (9.47 a.m.), by leave: I raise a matter that shouldbe of grave concern to all Queenslanders and that is the ...
Speech byMr BRUCE LAMINGMEMBER FOR MOOLOOLAHHansard 25 August 1998YOUTH SUICIDEMr LAMING (Mooloolah—LP) (12.25 p.m.): When we reflect on the fact that in 1995 inQueensland 396 males died by suicide compared with 317 deaths due to motor vehicle accidents, ...
Speech byMr BRUCE LAMINGMEMBER FOR MOOLOOLAHHansard 27 August 1998WORKPLACE RELATIONS AMENDMENT BILL Mr LAMING (Mooloolah—LP) (11.21 p.m.): I decided to speak on this Bill only late thisafternoon after listening to several Government and Opposition members ...
Speech byMr BRUCE LAMINGMEMBER FOR MOOLOOLAHHansard 17 September 1998E. J. FOOTE MEMORIAL PARKMr LAMING (Mooloolah—LP) (10.27 a.m.): Last Sunday I was given the honour and theprivilege of launching the book The Foote Sanctuary, by Tamsin O'Connor. It ...
Speech byMr BRUCE LAMINGMEMBER FOR MOOLOOLAHHansard 18 September 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILLAPPROPRIATION BILLMr LAMING (Mooloolah—LP) (2.38 p.m.): One of the difficulties encountered in speaking indebates such as that on the Budget, particularly when ...
Speech byMr BRUCE LAMINGMEMBER FOR MOOLOOLAHHansard 21 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee AReport No. 1Mr LAMING (Mooloolah—LP) (12.19 p.m.): I wish to address the report of Estimates ...
Speech byMr BRUCE LAMINGMEMBER FOR MOOLOOLAHHansard 21 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee CReportMr LAMING (Mooloolah—LP) (4.59 p.m.): As the Government's budget for Public Works ...
Speech byMr D. BRISKEYMEMBER FOR CLEVELANDHansard 30 July 1998MOTION OF CONFIDENCEMr BRISKEY (Cleveland—ALP) (3.43 p.m.): I rise to second the amendment moved bythe honourable member for Cook. I will speak briefly about this most significant day in the ...
Speech byMr D. BRISKEYMEMBER FOR CLEVELANDHansard 5 August 1998MR J. AUTONMr BRISKEY (Cleveland—ALP) (10.19 a.m.): I rise to speak about a young man with abig future. Jason Auton of Cleveland was recently named Young Retail Executive of the Year. Ifirst met ...
Speech byMr D. BRISKEYMEMBER FOR CLEVELANDHansard 5 August 1998STRADBROKE FERRIESMr BRISKEY (Cleveland—ALP) (7.27 p.m.): Before I raise the matter that I wish to speakabout tonight, I advise the member for Caboolture and all other One Nation Party members ...
Speech byMr D. BRISKEYMEMBER FOR CLEVELANDHansard 6 August 1998ADDRESS IN REPLYMr BRISKEY (Cleveland—ALP) (2.43 p.m.): The State election on 13 June identifiedcrucial issues for all Queenslanders. Those are the issues that affect their daily lives, ...
Speech byMr D. BRISKEYMEMBER FOR CLEVELANDHansard 21 October 1998UNEMPLOYMENTMr BRISKEY (Cleveland—ALP) (6.52 p.m.): I am pleased to speak in support of theamended motion and to place on the record my support for the programs this Government hasinitiated to ...
Speech byMr D. BRISKEYMEMBER FOR CLEVELANDHansard 21 October 1998MORETON BAY WATER TAXIS; MANSFIELD ALP BRANCHMr BRISKEY (Cleveland—ALP) (7.23 p.m.): The Beattie Government's first Budgetcontained funding for a small but by no means insignificant transport ...
Speech byMr D. BRISKEYMEMBER FOR CLEVELANDHansard 10 November 1998UNEMPLOYMENTMr BRISKEY (Cleveland—ALP) (11.56 a.m.): I rise today to speak on the most seriouseconomic and social issue facing the nation and the State: unemployment. Creating long-termand ...
Speech byMr D. BRISKEYMEMBER FOR CLEVELANDHansard 10 November 1998NATIVE TITLE (QUEENSLAND) STATE PROVISIONS AMENDMENT BILL (No. 2)Mr BRISKEY (Cleveland—ALP) (8.40 p.m.): I rise to support the Bill, which demonstratesthat only Labor Governments have the ...
Speech byHon. D. HAMILLMEMBER FOR IPSWICHHansard 27 August 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTSuncorp-Metway LtdHon. D. J. HAMILL (Ipswich—ALP) (Treasurer) (9.48 a.m.), by leave: I wish to inform the Housethat this Government is honouring its pre-election commitment to ...
Speech byHon. D. HAMILLMEMBER FOR IPSWICHHansard 16 September 1998MR SPEAKER'S RULINGMotion of DissentHon. D. J. HAMILL (Ipswich—ALP) (Treasurer) (9.09 p.m.): I am pleased to follow thehonourable member for Moggill in this debate. Although we are taking ...
Speech byHon. D. HAMILLMEMBER FOR IPSWICHHansard 18 September 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILLAPPROPRIATION BILLHon. D. J. HAMILL (Ipswich—ALP) (Treasurer) (3.43 p.m.), in reply: I thank all honourablemembers who participated in the debate for their ...
Speech byMr D. BRISKEYMEMBER FOR CLEVELANDHansard 16 September 1998CLEVELAND AMBULANCE STATIONMr BRISKEY (Cleveland—ALP) (10.28 a.m.): Recently I had the great pleasure ofwelcoming the Minister for Emergency Services, the Honourable Merri Rose, to my ...
Speech byMr D. BRISKEYMEMBER FOR CLEVELANDHansard 17 September 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILLAPPROPRIATION BILLMr BRISKEY (Cleveland—ALP) (5.46 p.m.): Mr Speaker—Ms Bligh: It is a hard act to follow.Mr BRISKEY: It certainly is. I ask the honourable ...
Speech byMr D. BRISKEYMEMBER FOR CLEVELANDHansard 20 October 1998DISABILITY SERVICES; MISS LIONS COMPETITIONMr BRISKEY (Cleveland—ALP) (10.21 a.m.): The Beattie Government's $30m a yearincrease in funding for disability services is no token increase or minor ...
Speech byMr D. BRISKEYMEMBER FOR CLEVELANDHansard 21 October 1998CLEVELAND MEALS ON WHEELS ASSOCIATIONMr BRISKEY (Cleveland—ALP) (10.02 a.m.): Today I rise to pay tribute to the volunteersand management committee of the Cleveland Meals on Wheels Association. ...
Speech byMr D. BRISKEYMEMBER FOR CLEVELANDHansard 11 November 1998ARMISTICE DAYMr BRISKEY (Cleveland—ALP) (10.20 a.m.): I wish to say a few words to mark this day,the 80th anniversary of Armistice Day. I also wish that the House was not sitting today so that ...
Speech byMr D. BRISKEYMEMBER FOR CLEVELANDHansard 11 November 1998GAMING MACHINE TURNOVERMr BRISKEY (Cleveland—ALP) (11 p.m.): There has been much distortion andmisinformation surrounding recently released gaming machine turnover figures in Queensland.Funnily ...
Speech byMr D. BRISKEYMEMBER FOR CLEVELANDHansard 17 November 1998ACCRUAL OUTPUT BUDGETINGMr BRISKEY (Cleveland—ALP) (12 p.m.): One of the greatest challenges facingQueensland Treasury and the Queensland Public Service in the year ahead will be ...
Speech byMr D. BRISKEYMEMBER FOR CLEVELANDHansard 17 November 1998YOUTH UNEMPLOYMENT; VOICES OF YOUTH FORUMMr BRISKEY (Cleveland—ALP) (7.24 p.m.): Over the next month, 37,928 of Queenslandschool leavers will be facing their future head-on as they go on from ...
Speech byMr BRUCE LAMINGMEMBER FOR MOOLOOLAHHansard 22 October 1998GATTON-GYMPIE ALLGAS PIPELINEMr LAMING (Mooloolah—LP) (7.09 p.m.): I rise this evening to make a few remarks on behalf ofconstituents in the electorate of Mooloolah in relation to the ...
Speech byMr BRUCE LAMINGMEMBER FOR MOOLOOLAHHansard 12 November 1998QUEENSLAND HEALTHMr LAMING (Mooloolah—LP) (6.49 p.m.): The coalition addressed the health challenge bydelivering sound budgets to dramatically increase capital works funding. Not only was the ...
Speech byMr BRUCE LAMINGMEMBER FOR MOOLOOLAHHansard 18 November 1998TRANSPORT LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL (No. 2)Mr LAMING (Mooloolah—LP) (2.58 p.m.): Just over six years ago, in my very first speech in thisChamber, I spoke of a vision that I shared with some ...
Speech byMr BRUCE LAMINGMEMBER FOR MOOLOOLAHHansard 18 November 1998UNIVERSITY OF THE SUNSHINE COAST BILLMr LAMING (Mooloolah—LP) (11.12 p.m.): This is an important day, not just for the University ofthe Sunshine Coast but also for the Sunshine Coast as a ...
Speech byMr BRUCE LAMINGMEMBER FOR MOOLOOLAHHansard 19 November 1998SUNSHINE COAST COMMUNITY POLICING PROGRAMMr LAMING (Mooloolah—LP) (8.43 p.m.): Early last month, I wrote to the Minister for Police andCorrective Services on behalf of the Sunshine Coast ...
Speech byMr BRUCE LAMINGMEMBER FOR MOOLOOLAHHansard 4 August 1998AMENDMENT TO STANDING ORDERSMr LAMING (Mooloolah—LP) (10.17 a.m.): The question before the House is whether or not toalter Standing Order 123A. Firstly, I must ask: what is the problem? I ...
Speech byMr BRUCE LAMINGMEMBER FOR MOOLOOLAHHansard 6 August 1998RECYCLING TECHNOLOGY INTERNATIONAL SITE FIRE, TANAWHAMr LAMING (Mooloolah—LP) (10.16 a.m.): Early last Saturday morning there was a devastatingfire at the Recycling Technology International site ...
Speech byMr BRUCE LAMINGMEMBER FOR MOOLOOLAHHansard 6 August 1998PRIVATE MEMBERS' BILLSMr LAMING (Mooloolah—LP) (6.45 p.m.): This debate tonight should be about the value ofprivate members' Bills and allocating adequate time to debate them. Why should we have ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 16 September 1998MR SPEAKER'S RULINGMotion of DissentDr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (Leader of the Liberal Party) (8.59 p.m.): I rise to support the motionmoved by the Leader of the Opposition and supported by the ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 17 September 1998MEMBER FOR SPRINGWOOD; GOODS AND SERVICES TAXDr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (Leader of the Liberal Party) (10.07 a.m.): Yesterday in this place Ilistened to a concerted attack on the GST, so today I ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 17 September 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILLAPPROPRIATION BILLDr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (Leader of the Liberal Party) (12.03 p.m.): It gives me pleasure torise and speak to the Appropriation Bills. Mr Deputy ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 21 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee AReport No. 2Dr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (Leader of the Liberal Party) (12.45 p.m.): I begin by ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 21 October 1998UNEMPLOYMENTDr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (Leader of the Liberal Party) (6.03 p.m.): I move—"That this House notes the deteriorating job situation in Queensland and the failure ofthis Government to ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 10 November 1998NATIVE TITLE (QUEENSLAND) STATE PROVISIONS AMENDMENT BILL (No. 2)Dr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (Leader of the Liberal Party) (4.09 p.m.): I rise to speak to the NativeTitle (Queensland) State ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 10 November 1998PRIVATISATION OF TABDr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (Leader of the Liberal Party) (6.35 p.m.): It gives me pleasure toenter this debate. I think we should understand one thing quite clearly. The ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 11 November 1998ARMISTICE DAYDr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (Leader of the Liberal Party) (10.22 a.m.): In common with themember for Cleveland, it is my privilege to say a few words about the day that we must never ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 11 November 1998NATIONAL COMPETITION POLICYDr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (Leader of the Liberal Party) (6.37 p.m.): I rise to second theamendment moved by the Leader of the Opposition to the amendment moved by the ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 17 November 1998GOODS AND SERVICES TAXDr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (Leader of the Liberal Party) (10.18 a.m.): In the past few days, thePremier has made much political mileage out of supposedly standing up for ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 30 July 1998MOTION OF CONFIDENCE IN GOVERNMENTDr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (Leader of the Liberal Party) (11.28 a.m.): I rise to speak against themotion and to support the amendment to the motion moved by the Leader ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 4 August 1998WORKERS COMPENSATIONDr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (Leader of the Liberal Party) (6.05 p.m.): I rise to second the motionmoved by the member for Clayfield and also to support the member in this debate. ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 25 August 1998COALITION BUDGET, GST BLACK HOLESDr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (Leader of the Liberal Party) (11.30 a.m.): I fear that Budget day willbe a black day for Queenslanders. I say this because it is patently ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 27 August 1998FORDE INQUIRY; MR H. HEILPERNDr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (Leader of the Liberal Party) (6.10 p.m.): I second the motion movedby the honourable member for Indooroopilly. Let us be very clear about two ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 27 August 1998WORKPLACE RELATIONS AMENDMENT BILLDr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (Leader of the Liberal Party) (9.30 p.m.): I rise briefly to support theshadow Minister and member for Clayfield in opposition to the ...
Speech byHon. D. HAMILLMEMBER FOR IPSWICHHansard 19 November 1998REVENUE AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLHon. D. J. HAMILL (Ipswich—ALP) (Treasurer) (7.50 p.m.): I move—"That the Bill be now read a second time."The Revenue and Other Legislation Amendment ...
Speech byHon. D. HAMILLMEMBER FOR IPSWICHHansard 19 November 1998GAMING MACHINE AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLHon. D. J. HAMILL (Ipswich—ALP) (Treasurer) (8.04 p.m.): I move—"That the Bill be now read a second time."This Bill will amend the Gaming ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 28 July 1998ELECTION OF SPEAKERDr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (Leader of the Liberal Party) (10.56 a.m.): As the Leader of theOpposition has indicated, we have not proposed a nomination from the Opposition for the ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 30 July 1998MOTION OF CONDOLENCETsunami Disaster, Papua New GuineaDr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (Leader of the Liberal Party) (10.22 a.m.): The parliamentary LiberalParty joins with the Premier and the Leader of the ...
Speech byHon. D. WELLSMEMBER FOR MURRUMBAHansard 30 July 1998MOTION OF CONFIDENCEHon. D. M. WELLS (Murrumba—ALP) (Minister for Education) (4.14 p.m.): Madam DeputySpeaker, may I take the opportunity to congratulate you on your elevation to the high office ...
Speech byHon. D. HAMILLMEMBER FOR IPSWICHHansard 10 November 1998PRIVATISATION OF TAB Hon. D. J. HAMILL (Ipswich—ALP) (Treasurer) (6.19 p.m.): I rise to second the amendmentmoved by the Premier and, in doing so, I want to further outline some of the financial ...
Speech byHon. D. HAMILLMEMBER FOR IPSWICHHansard 11 November 1998NATIONAL COMPETITION POLICY Hon. D. J. HAMILL (Ipswich—ALP) (Treasurer) (6.22 p.m.): I move—"Delete all words after 'moved—That' and insert the following—'This House supports the Beattie ...
Speech byHon. D. HAMILLMEMBER FOR IPSWICHHansard 17 November 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTGoods and Services Tax Hon. D. J. HAMILL (Ipswich—ALP) (Treasurer) (9.50 a.m.), by leave: As the Premier has madeabundantly clear, the Commonwealth has conspired with other ...
Speech byHon. D. HAMILLMEMBER FOR IPSWICHHansard 21 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee AReport No. 2Hon. D. J. HAMILL (Ipswich—ALP) (Treasurer) (2.41 p.m.): One of the key features of ...
Speech byHon. D. HAMILLMEMBER FOR IPSWICHHansard 21 October 1998UNEMPLOYMENTHon. D. J. HAMILL (Ipswich—ALP) (Treasurer) (6.33 p.m.): The Leader of the Oppositionbelieves that if he can say the same untruth time and time again people might just believe him. ...
Speech byHon. D. HAMILLMEMBER FOR IPSWICHHansard 22 October 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTTreasurer's Annual StatementHon. D. J. HAMILL (Ipswich—ALP) (Treasurer) (9.40 a.m.), by leave: As the House will beaware, the Treasurer's Annual Statement is my report to ...
Speech byHon. D. HAMILLMEMBER FOR IPSWICHHansard 18 November 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTGoods and Services TaxHon. D. J. HAMILL (Ipswich—ALP) (Treasurer) (9.39 a.m.), by leave: In the debate over theintroduction of a GST and the share of that revenue which is ...
Speech byHon. D. HAMILLMEMBER FOR IPSWICHHansard 20 October 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTJapanese EconomyHon. D. J. HAMILL (Ipswich—ALP) (Treasurer) (9.46 a.m.), by leave: Last week, accompaniedby senior executives of the Queensland Treasury Corporation, I met ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 5 August 1998ADDRESS IN REPLYMr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (12.10 p.m.): Mr Deputy Speaker, I congratulate you on yourappointment to that high office. It is appropriate that I also congratulate and ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 6 August 1998PRIVATE MEMBERS' BILLS Mr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (6.01 p.m.): I move—"That consistent with the Premier's commitment to the Member for Nicklin dated 25June 1998 in relation to Private ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 25 August 1998MEMBERS FOR KEDRON, BUNDAMBA, IPSWICH, CHATSWORTH AND MURRUMBAMr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (6.26 p.m.): I rise to second the amendment moved by themember for Warwick. I do so because I ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 27 August 1998WORKPLACE RELATIONS AMENDMENT BILLMr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (12.22 p.m.): The speech by the member for Townsville wasan indication of how little comment the Labor Party has to make ...
Speech byHon. D. WELLSMEMBER FOR MURRUMBAHansard 6 August 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTLeading Schools ProgramHon. D. M. WELLS (Murrumba—ALP) (Minister for Education) (9.52 a.m.), by leave: During myfirst week as Minister for Education, I visited Calamvale ...
Speech byHon. D. WELLSMEMBER FOR MURRUMBAHansard 6 August 1998LEADING SCHOOLS PROGRAMHon. D. M. WELLS (Murrumba—ALP) (Minister for Education) (7.20 p.m.): I will take thequestion on notice. Right now, my business is to eat humble pie. This morning I tabled a ...
Speech byPETER WELLINGTONMEMBER FOR NICKLINHansard 25 August 1998CITIZENS' INITIATED REFERENDUM (CONSTITUTION AMENDMENT) BILLMr WELLINGTON (Nicklin—IND) (10.11 a.m.): I move—"That the Bill be now read a second time."I rise today to introduce one of the most ...
Speech byHon. D. WELLSMEMBER FOR MURRUMBAHansard 26 August 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTLiteracy and NumeracyHon. D. M. WELLS (Murrumba—ALP) (Minister for Education) (9.54 a.m.), by leave: I table areport into literacy and numeracy levels in Queensland schools ...
Speech byHon. D. WELLSMEMBER FOR MURRUMBAHansard 26 August 1998SCHOOL-BASED MANAGEMENTHon. D. M. WELLS (Murrumba—ALP) (Minister for Education) (6.50 p.m.): The Governmentopposes the motion and supports the amendment. When the honourable member for Merrimac ...
Speech byHon. D. WELLSMEMBER FOR MURRUMBAHansard 27 August 1998LITERACY AND NUMERACY REPORTHon. D. M. WELLS (Murrumba—ALP) (Minister for Education) (2.23 a.m.): During yesterday'ssitting, after I tabled a report on literacy that had been suppressed by the ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 27 August 1998FORDE INQUIRY; MR H. HEILPERNMr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (6 p.m.): I move—"That this House, whilst affirming its confidence in Mrs Leneen Forde as Commissionerof the Inquiry into ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 27 August 1998PRIVATE MEMBERS' BILLSMr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (1.32 a.m.): I move the following amendment—"At line 2, omit 'ninety days', insert 'sixty days'.Second sentence, omit, insert—'The ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 16 September 1998PUBLIC SERVICE AMENDMENT BILLMr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (3.40 p.m.): I rise in relation to the Public ServiceAmendment Bill because it concerns another broken Labor promise. This ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 16 September 1998RESTAURANT LICENCE, INDOOROOPILLY SHOPPINGTOWNMr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (9.47 p.m.): I rise in this Adjournment debate to raise thevery serious issue of an application for a ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 17 September 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILLAPPROPRIATION BILLMr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (8.37 p.m.): As other members of the Opposition havestated, this Budget brought down by the minority ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 20 October 1998UNEMPLOYMENTMr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (12.28 p.m.) In the few minutes remaining, I rise tocomment on the current unemployment situation in this State. It is rather ironic that after ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 20 October 1998BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY (PORTABLE LONG SERVICE LEAVE) AMENDMENTBILLMr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (5.57 p.m.): I rise to speak to this very important piece oflegislation, the ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 21 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee AReport No. 1Mr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (11.47 a.m.): In rising to speak to the ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 21 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee BReportMr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (3.57 p.m.): In rising to speak to this Estimates ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 30 July 1998MOTION OF CONFIDENCEMr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (2.21 a.m.): At the outset, Mr Speaker, I congratulate youon your election to that high office. In debating this confidence motion, this ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 30 July 1998AMENDMENT TO STANDING ORDERSMr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (9.54 a.m.): The Opposition opposes this proposedamendment because we believe that the current Standing Order 123A is appropriate. ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 4 August 1998WORKERS COMPENSATIONMr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (6.48 p.m.): There is no such thing as a free lunch. It isalways years before cost blow-outs are recognised. That is what will again ...
Speech byPETER WELLINGTONMEMBER FOR NICKLINHansard 15 September 1998 POLITICIANS' SUPERANNUATION ENTITLEMENTSMr WELLINGTON (Nicklin—IND) (10.14 a.m.): Mr Speaker, I seek your indulgence to speakabout politicians' superannuation entitlements and in particular ...
Speech byHon. D. WELLSMEMBER FOR MURRUMBAHansard 16 September 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTAnti-bullying ProgramHon. D. M. WELLS (Murrumba—ALP) (Minister for Education) (9.49 a.m.), by leave: Irrespectiveof its size, its location or the socioeconomic levels of ...
Speech byHon. D. WELLSMEMBER FOR MURRUMBAHansard 17 September 1998MINISTER FOR EMERGENCY SERVICESHon. D. M. WELLS (Murrumba—ALP) (Minister for Education) (6.39 p.m.): This evening theHouse has two options. There is a motion from the Opposition congratulating ...
Speech byPETER WELLINGTONMEMBER FOR NICKLINHansard 18 September 1998 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILLAPPROPRIATION BILLMr WELLINGTON (Nicklin—IND) (11.26 a.m.): I rise to speak in the debate on the AppropriationBills and to respond to claims by the member for ...
Speech byHon. D. WELLSMEMBER FOR MURRUMBAHansard 22 October 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTLiteracy and NumeracyHon. D. M. WELLS (Murrumba—ALP) (Minister for Education) (9.45 a.m.), by leave: On 26August 1998 I tabled the 1995-96 report on literacy and numeracy in ...
Speech byHon. D. WELLSMEMBER FOR MURRUMBAHansard 22 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee FReport No. 1Hon. D. M. WELLS (Murrumba—ALP) (Minister for Education) (3.27 p.m.): Firstly, I ...
Speech byHon. D. WELLSMEMBER FOR MURRUMBAHansard 10 November 1998UNIVERSITY OF THE SUNSHINE COAST BILLHon. D. M. WELLS (Murrumba—ALP) (Minister for Education) (12.52 p.m.): I move—"That the Bill be now read a second time."This Bill provides for the ...
Speech byHon. D. WELLSMEMBER FOR MURRUMBAHansard 12 November 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTSellars Holdings LtdHon. D. M. WELLS (Murrumba—ALP) (Minister for Education) (9.58 a.m.), by leave: On 18September 1998, the member for Nicklin asked a question without ...
Speech byHon. D. WELLSMEMBER FOR MURRUMBAHansard 17 November 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTEducation Queensland, ReportHon. D. M. WELLS (Murrumba—ALP) (Minister for Education) (10.05 a.m.), by leave: Thetabling of Education Queensland's annual report for 1997-98 ...
Speech byHon. D. WELLSMEMBER FOR MURRUMBAHansard 17 November 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTCommon Youth AllowanceHon. D. M. WELLS (Murrumba—ALP) (Minister for Education) (10.05 a.m.), by leave: Theeducation system will shortly need to adapt to a new and severe ...
Speech byHon. D. WELLSMEMBER FOR MURRUMBAHansard 18 November 1998MINISTER FOR EDUCATIONHon. D. M. WELLS (Murrumba—ALP) (Minister for Education) (6.39 p.m.): I move the followingamendment—"Delete all words in Mr Nelson's amendment and insert the ...
Speech byHon. D. WELLSMEMBER FOR MURRUMBAHansard 18 November 1998UNIVERSITY OF THE SUNSHINE COAST BILLHon. D. M. WELLS (Murrumba—ALP) (Minister for Education) (11.31 a.m.), in reply: I thankhonourable members for their very thorough coverage of the issues ...
Speech byHon. D. WELLSMEMBER FOR MURRUMBAHansard 10 November 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTLiteracy and Numeracy in SchoolsHon. D. M. WELLS (Murrumba—ALP) (Minister for Education) (10.03 a.m.), by leave: Twice thisyear I have tabled reports prepared by the School ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 22 October 1998BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY (PORTABLE LONG SERVICE LEAVE) AMENDMENTBILLMr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (5.12 p.m.), continuing: I rise to continue the debate on thispiece of ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 10 November 1998NATIVE TITLE (QUEENSLAND) STATE PROVISIONS AMENDMENT BILL (No. 2)Mr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (5.49 p.m.): In rising to speak to this Bill, I would like to referto a major issue, and ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 10 November 1998AGE DISCRIMINATION; ESTIMATES COMMITTEES; LIQUOR LICENCESMr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (11.46 p.m.): I rise to address some of the offensive andoutrageous claims made in this House on ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 12 November 1998JUVENILE JUSTICE LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (11.30 am): On behalf of the Opposition, I rise to opposethe legislation that the Minister has introduced into ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 17 November 1998BRISBANE RIVERMr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (12.22 p.m.): I rise to speak about issues relating to theBrisbane River. The former Borbidge/Sheldon National/Liberal coalition Government ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 17 November 1998COMMISSIONS OF INQUIRY (FORDE INQUIRY—EVIDENCE) REGULATION 1998Disallowance of Statutory InstrumentMr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (12.30 p.m.): I move—"That the Commissions of Inquiry ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 18 November 1998MINISTER FOR EDUCATIONMr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (6.08 p.m.): I second the motion. My support for this motionreflects the growing concern in our schools and the wider community ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 18 November 1998SUPREME COURT OF QUEENSLAND ACT AND ANOTHER ACT AMENDMENT BILLMr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (10.26 p.m.): I am pleased that the current Government iscontinuing with the reform of both ...
Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 4 August 1998ADDRESS IN REPLYMs BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (3.07 p.m.): I am pleased, proud and, most of all, privileged to speakfor the first time in this House as the member for Cairns. I extend my congratulations to ...
Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 6 August 1998LOTE PROGRAM Ms BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (7.17 p.m.): Mr Deputy Speaker, if you are one of the members ofthis House who worries about the youth of today, if you are one of those who argues ...
Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 17 November 1998TRAINING FOR MATURE-AGE WORKERSMs BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (6.30 p.m.): In this debate, it is crucial to point out how out of stepwith the rest of Australia Queensland has been under the previous ...
Speech byMrs D. PRATTMEMBER FOR BARAMBAHHansard 17 September 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILLAPPROPRIATION BILL Mrs PRATT (Barambah—ONP) (Deputy Leader of the One Nation Party) (2.47 p.m.): TheBudget papers hold very little for the people of Barambah. The ...
Speech byMrs D. PRATTMEMBER FOR BARAMBAHHansard 20 October 1998WATER STORAGE, IRVINEBANK; ELECTRICITY INDUSTRY Mrs PRATT (Barambah—ONP) (Deputy Leader of the One Nation Party) (6.05 p.m.): I rise tosecond the motion put forward by the member for Tablelands. ...
Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 17 September 1998PUBLIC SERVICE Ms BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (10.28 a.m.): I rise to speak not so much about the powerful orinfluential individuals who sometimes seek to meet with local members, but instead about ...
Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 17 September 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILLAPPROPRIATION BILLMs BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (3.05 p.m.): In rising to speak in this debate I shall highlight some ofthe aspects of the Budget that will be particularly ...
Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 20 October 1998BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY (PORTABLE LONG SERVICE LEAVE) AMENDMENTBILLMs BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (4.04 p.m.): I rise to speak in support of the proposed changes to theBuilding and Construction ...
Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 12 November 1998HEALTH PRACTITIONERS (SPECIAL EVENTS EXEMPTION) BILLMs BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (4.29 p.m.): I am pleased to speak in support of this Bill for fairlyobviously reasons. This Bill is not one that stretches ...
Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 12 November 1998HEALTH AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMs BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (5.39 p.m.): I am pleased to speak on several aspects of this Bill. Inote that I follow the honourable member for Caloundra, who ...
Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 12 November 1998QUEENSLAND HEALTHMs BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (6.39 p.m.): It is important to me to take the opportunity to speak tothis motion and, in doing so, to go back a little bit further than the immediate ...
Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 17 November 1998CAIRNS MUSEUMMs BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (12.12 p.m.): I would like to inform the House of some good news forCairns. The board of the Queensland Museum has called for applications for a museum ...
Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 26 August 1998DRUG ADDICTIONMs BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (10.19 a.m.): Concerns about young people and drug abuse arereported almost daily in the media. I welcome the decision of the Premier and his Ministers to act ...
Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 27 August 1998WORKPLACE RELATIONS AMENDMENT BILLMs BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (12.42 p.m.): When the coalition Government pushed Queenslandworkplace agreements on the industrial community in March last year, it promised ...
Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 16 September 1998PUBLIC SECTOR MANAGERS, CAIRNS ELECTORATEMs BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (10.24 a.m.): In recent years it has been the fashion to revere privatesector management skills and practices—a fashion engendered by ...
Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 22 October 1998SCHOOL UNIFORMSMs BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (10.17 a.m.): I bring to the attention of the House the Ombudsman'sdecision that principals are acting unlawfully by making students wear uniforms. This ...
Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 10 November 1998NATIVE TITLE (QUEENSLAND) STATE PROVISIONS AMENDMENT BILL (No. 2)Ms BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (9.13 p.m.): It is a special privilege for me to be a member of theBeattie Government introducing this native ...
Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 10 November 1998NORTH QUEENSLAND CLINICAL SCHOOLMs BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (11.40 p.m.): I rise tonight to talk about some representations that Ihave received in Cairns from several doctors about an issue which, as it ...
Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 11 November 1998CENTRELINKMs BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (10.28 a.m.): I want to draw to the attention of this House the furtherdreadful disincentive imposed upon unemployed people in this State by the Howard ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 21 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee DReportMr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (5.50 p.m.): In rising to speak to this Estimates ...
Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 21 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee AReport No. 2Ms BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (12.40 p.m.): I compliment the staff who provided support ...
Speech byMr DOUG SLACKMEMBER FOR BURNETTHansard 30 July 1998MOTION OF CONFIDENCE Mr SLACK (Burnett—NPA) (10.09 p.m.): Earlier, the member for Southport mentioned that therecent election had been his fifth. I inform the House that, obviously, it was also my ...
Speech byMr DOUG SLACKMEMBER FOR BURNETTHansard 4 August 1998ADDRESS IN REPLY Mr SLACK (Burnett—NPA) (4.06 p.m.): Firstly, I take this opportunity to pledge my loyalty to theCrown and my commitment to the people of Queensland and to the people of my ...
Speech byMr DOUG SLACKMEMBER FOR BURNETTHansard 4 August 1998WORKERS COMPENSATION Mr SLACK (Burnett—NPA) (6.30 p.m.): It is now history that, when the coalition attained office,the workers compensation scheme in Queensland was, in round figures, $400m in ...
Speech byMr DOUG SLACKMEMBER FOR BURNETTHansard 27 August 1998WORKPLACE RELATIONS AMENDMENT BILL Mr SLACK (Burnett—NPA) (3.11 p.m.): With pleasure I join in this debate and support theOpposition's position in relation to opposing the Bill before the House. ...
Speech byMr DOUG SLACKMEMBER FOR BURNETTHansard 17 September 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILLAPPROPRIATION BILL Mr SLACK (Burnett—NPA) (9.27 p.m.): Obviously, the overall thrust of the Budget is very hardto criticise because, as the Treasurer himself ...
Speech byMr DOUG SLACKMEMBER FOR BURNETTHansard 22 October 1998BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY (PORTABLE LONG SERVICE LEAVE) AMENDMENTBILL Mr SLACK (Burnett—NPA) (5.44 p.m.): In his second-reading speech on 6 August, the Ministerfor Employment, Training ...
Speech byMr DOUG SLACKMEMBER FOR BURNETTHansard 17 November 1998TRAINING FOR MATURE-AGE WORKERS Mr SLACK (Burnett—NPA) (6.25 p.m.): The House tonight has an opportunity to force thisminority Government to face the challenges of the future in public sector ...
Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 18 November 1998MINISTER FOR EDUCATIONMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (6.49 p.m.): It is with great pleasure that I rise tonight tosupport the coalition's motion moved by the shadow Minister, because ...
Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 18 November 1998UNIVERSITY OF THE SUNSHINE COAST BILLMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (10.44 p.m.): It is with great pleasure that I rise tosupport this Bill as it marks another historic milestone for ...
Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 19 November 1998HOSPITAL WAITING LISTSMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (8.51 p.m.): The Beattie Labor Government inheritedthe best public hospital system in Australia and, in just five months, Health ...
Speech byGARY FENLONMEMBER FOR GREENSLOPESHansard 5 August 1998ADDRESS IN REPLYMr FENLON (Greenslopes—ALP) (3.05 p.m.): I rise in reply to the Speech by the Governor ofQueensland, His Excellency Major General Peter Arnison, AO, to the Legislative Assembly in ...
Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 12 November 1998HEALTH AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (4.38 p.m.): The Opposition will be supporting some ofthe important public health issues dealt with in this ...
Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 12 November 1998QUEENSLAND HEALTHMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (6 p.m.): I move—"That this House notes with alarm the health crisis overtaking Queensland's public healthsystem, including—mass meeting ...
Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 18 November 1998PRIVILEGEComments by Member for NicklinMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (10.18 a.m.): I rise on a matter of privilege suddenlyarising.Mr SPEAKER: Order! The member cannot rise on a ...
Speech byMr DOUG SLACKMEMBER FOR BURNETTHansard 18 November 1998BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY (PORTABLE LONG SERVICE LEAVE) AMENDMENTBILLMr SLACK (Burnett—NPA) (4.44 p.m.), continuing: In the few minutes I have left to me I willreiterate some of the ...
Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 30 July 1998MOTION OF CONFIDENCEMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (9 p.m.): As the youngest woman ever to have won aseat in the Queensland Parliament, I am honoured by the opportunity to serve as the ...
Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 6 August 1998HOSPITAL WAITING LISTSMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (10.21 a.m.): I am rising in this place to table adocument, and I find it rather curious that the new Health Minister is silent on the ...
Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 26 August 1998SCHOOL-BASED MANAGEMENTMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (6.25 p.m.): It defies belief that the Labor Minister forEducation would claim that there is no money to keep faith with Queensland ...
Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 16 September 1998CENSURE OF MINISTER FOR HEALTHMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (6 p.m.): I move—"That this House censures the Minister for Health for breaking an election promise toretain all existing ...
Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 18 September 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILLAPPROPRIATION BILLMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (3.13 p.m.): One of the surprising things about thisLabor Budget is that, despite all the hoopla, it ...
Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 21 September 1998MARYBOROUGH HOSPITALMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (10.20 a.m.): Maryborough people spoke loudly andclearly last month about the Labor Party's broken promises in relation to their ...
Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 22 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee EReportMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (2.40 p.m.): I am very disappointed with the ...
Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 12 November 1998HEALTH PRACTITIONERS (SPECIAL EVENTS EXEMPTION) BILLMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (4.27 p.m.): The Opposition will be supporting thisHealth Practitioners (Special Events Exemption) ...
Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 27 August 1998WORKPLACE RELATIONS AMENDMENT BILLMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (5.44 p.m.): I have been listening to Labor membersopposite and their repetitive, tedious misrepresentation. They seek to ...
Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 15 September 1998MARYBOROUGH BASE HOSPITALMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (10.23 a.m.): Health Minister Wendy Edmond is clearlyout of her depth in the Health portfolio and the public hospitals of this ...
Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 16 September 1998MEMBER FOR NICKLINMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (10.10 a.m.): I register my disappointment at somestatements made by the member for Nicklin, Peter Wellington, in his defence of the ...
Speech byGARY FENLONMEMBER FOR GREENSLOPESHansard 25 August 1998BRISBANE AIRPORT PARALLEL RUNWAYMr FENLON (Greenslopes—ALP) (11.40 a.m.): I rise to speak about a matter that is ofcontinuing concern to the residents not only of my electorate but of many ...
Speech byGARY FENLONMEMBER FOR GREENSLOPESHansard 6 August 1998ANNIVERSARY OF HIROSHIMA BOMBINGMr FENLON (Greenslopes—ALP) (10.14 a.m.): It was 53 years ago today, at 8.15 a.m. on 6August 1945, that Hiroshima, the Japanese city on the island of Honshu, became ...
Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 18 November 1998PRIVILEGEComments by Member for NicklinMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (10.25 a.m.): I rise on a matter of privilege suddenlyarising. This concerns the misrepresentations of the member ...
Speech byGARY FENLONMEMBER FOR GREENSLOPESHansard 18 November 1998LEGAL, CONSTITUTIONAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW COMMITTEEReportMr FENLON (Greenslopes—ALP) (10.11 a.m.): I lay upon the table of the House a report of theLegal, Constitutional and ...
Speech byGARY FENLONMEMBER FOR GREENSLOPESHansard 18 November 1998UNIVERSITY OF THE SUNSHINE COAST BILLMr FENLON (Greenslopes—ALP) (10.40 p.m.): Henry Carey said that a true university thesedays is a collection of books. Indeed it is, but it is a lot more ...
Speech byGARY FENLONMEMBER FOR GREENSLOPESHansard 19 November 1998AMELIA HOUSEMr FENLON (Greenslopes—ALP) (8.41 p.m.): In the lead-up to the Federal election, myelectorate office was inundated with calls from elderly constituents who were literally panic ...
Speech byGEOFF WILSONMEMBER FOR FERNY GROVEHansard 4 August 1998ADDRESS IN REPLY Mr WILSON (Ferny Grove—ALP) (3.46 p.m.): Mr Deputy Speaker, through you, I offer mycongratulations to Mr Speaker on his elevation to the high office of Speaker of this ...
Speech byGEOFF WILSONMEMBER FOR FERNY GROVEHansard 4 August 1998WORKERS COMPENSATIONMr WILSON (Ferny Grove—ALP) (6.42 p.m.): I rise in support of the amendment moved by theMinister. It gives me great pleasure to know that the first speech that I am making ...
Speech byGEOFF WILSONMEMBER FOR FERNY GROVEHansard 26 August 1998WORKPLACE RELATIONS AMENDMENT BILLMr WILSON (Ferny Grove—ALP) (5.05 p.m.): As the Minister outlined in his second-readingspeech to the Workplace Relations Amendment Bill, a key objective of the ...
Speech byGEOFF WILSONMEMBER FOR FERNY GROVEHansard 16 September 1998MR R. CASSIMATYMr WILSON (Ferny Grove—ALP) (9.52 p.m.): I take the opportunity in this Adjournment debateto pay tribute to a local living treasure of the electorate of Ferny Grove. I speak ...
Speech byGEOFF WILSONMEMBER FOR FERNY GROVEHansard 17 September 1998GOODS AND SERVICES TAXMr WILSON (Ferny Grove—ALP) (10.47 p.m.): I rise in this Grievances debate to defend fromJohn Howard's GST the many elderly people who live in the electorate of Ferny ...
Speech byGARY FENLONMEMBER FOR GREENSLOPESHansard 15 September 1998POWER POLES; ELECTRICAL CABLING Mr FENLON (Greenslopes—ALP) (12.17 p.m.): I rise today to speak about the issue of powerpoles, which are controlled by Energex, and electrical cabling ...
Speech byGARY FENLONMEMBER FOR GREENSLOPESHansard 17 September 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILLAPPROPRIATION BILLMr FENLON (Greenslopes—ALP) (4.57 p.m.): It gives me great pleasure to rise in this debate tospeak to one element of the Budget that is a great ...
Speech byGARY FENLONMEMBER FOR GREENSLOPESHansard 17 September 1998POLICE STATIONS, GREENSLOPES ELECTORATE Mr FENLON (Greenslopes—ALP) (10.43 p.m.): Prior to the State election this year the coalition,in its very desperate attempt to hold on to power, came ...
Speech byGARY FENLONMEMBER FOR GREENSLOPESHansard 21 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee CReportMr FENLON (Greenslopes—ALP) (4.44 p.m.): It is a great pleasure to rise in this debate. ...
Speech byGARY FENLONMEMBER FOR GREENSLOPESHansard 10 November 1998LEGAL, CONSTITUTIONAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW COMMITTEEMr FENLON (Greenslopes—ALP) (10.24 a.m.): As Chair of the Legal, Constitutional andAdministrative Review Committee, I rise at the ...
Speech byGARY FENLONMEMBER FOR GREENSLOPESHansard 10 November 1998LITERACY AND NUMERACY IN SCHOOLSMr FENLON (Greenslopes—ALP) (12.15 p.m.): I rise to address certain issues arising from thereport to the Minister for Education, the Honourable Dean Wells, on ...
Speech byGARY FENLONMEMBER FOR GREENSLOPESHansard 10 November 1998NATIVE TITLE (QUEENSLAND) STATE PROVISIONS AMENDMENT BILL (No. 2)Mr FENLON (Greenslopes—ALP) (9.37 p.m.): I rise in support of the Bill, which sets up a State-based regime to manage mining ...
Speech byJOHN MICKELMEMBER FOR LOGANHansard 12 November 1998LOGAN HOSPITAL AUXILIARYMr MICKEL (Logan—ALP) (7.16 p.m.): Tonight I would like to bring to the attention of theHouse a very, very positive story from the great City of Logan and, in particular, I ...
Speech byJOHN MICKELMEMBER FOR LOGANHansard 17 November 1998HEALTH AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr MICKEL (Logan—ALP) (3.26 p.m.): The other day, in respect of what should have been avery non-controversial Bill, the debate turned into an episode of ...
Speech byJOHN MICKELMEMBER FOR LOGANHansard 18 November 1998TRANSPORT LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL (No. 2)Mr MICKEL (Logan—ALP) (12.41 p.m.): Firstly, I want to congratulate the member for Gregory.Last year he extended a courtesy to the people of Logan when the ...
Speech byJOHN MICKELMEMBER FOR LOGANHansard 18 November 1998TRADING (ALLOWABLE HOURS) AMENDMENT BILLMr MICKEL (Logan—ALP) (10 p.m.): I commend the Minister for being able to negotiate thisimportant change on behalf of the retail industry. However, as the Bill ...
Speech byJOHN MICKELMEMBER FOR LOGANHansard 19 November 1998DAIRY INDUSTRY AMENDMENT BILLMr MICKEL (Logan—ALP) (12.15 p.m.): This Bill flags the freeing up of Queensland's dairyindustries. A number of changes have occurred in anticipation of these amendments, ...
Speech byJOHN MICKELMEMBER FOR LOGANHansard 19 November 1998TARIFF PROTECTION, SUGAR INDUSTRYMr MICKEL (Logan—ALP) (6.13 p.m.): It is a delight to second the amendment moved by theMinister because this debate is about the old Australian historical thing of ...
Speech byMrs J. GAMINMEMBER FOR BURLEIGHHansard 30 July 1998MOTION OF CONFIDENCEMrs GAMIN (Burleigh—NPA) (12.39 a.m.): Mr Speaker, may I add my congratulations to thoseof other members to you on your elevation to your position. I wish you good fortune in ...
Speech byJULIE ATTWOODMEMBER FOR MOUNT OMMANEYHansard 21 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee CReportMrs ATTWOOD (Mount Ommaney—ALP) (4.54 p.m.): Estimates Committee C was my ...
Speech byJULIE ATTWOODMEMBER FOR MOUNT OMMANEYHansard 12 November 1998MONTROSE; MR T. DICKSONMrs ATTWOOD (Mount Ommaney—ALP) (10.23 a.m.): On 5 November I attended the annualgeneral meeting of the Queensland Society for Crippled Children at Montrose in ...
Speech byJULIE ATTWOODMEMBER FOR MOUNT OMMANEYHansard 17 November 1998BUS SUBSIDY ELIGIBILITY, MOUNT OMMANEY ELECTORATEMrs ATTWOOD (Mount Ommaney—ALP) (10.19 a.m.): I reply to the comments of the memberfor Gregory to honourable members on Thursday, 12 ...
Speech byJULIE ATTWOODMEMBER FOR MOUNT OMMANEYHansard 18 November 1998TRADING (ALLOWABLE HOURS) AMENDMENT BILLMrs ATTWOOD (Mount Ommaney—ALP) (9.57 p.m.): I speak in support of the Trading(Allowable Hours) Amendment Bill. A number of months ago, I had my ...
Speech byJULIE ATTWOODMEMBER FOR MOUNT OMMANEYHansard 18 November 1998JOB CREATIONMrs ATTWOOD (Mount Ommaney—ALP) (11.53 p.m.): Last month I had the honour of chairinga jobs policy council forum at Ipswich on behalf of the Minister for Employment and ...
Speech byKAREN STRUTHERSMEMBER FOR ARCHERFIELDHansard 5 August 1998ADDRESS IN REPLYMs STRUTHERS (Archerfield—ALP) (11.50 a.m.): It is with a great sense of honour andenthusiasm for the tasks ahead of me that I stand to make my inaugural speech in the ...
Speech byKAREN STRUTHERSMEMBER FOR ARCHERFIELDHansard 25 August 1998NATIVE TITLE (QUEENSLAND) STATE PROVISIONS BILLMs STRUTHERS (Archerfield—ALP) (4.11 p.m.): In speaking to the Native Title (Queensland)State Provisions Bill, I acknowledge that a number of ...
Speech byKAREN STRUTHERSMEMBER FOR ARCHERFIELDHansard 26 August 1998WORKPLACE RELATIONS AMENDMENT BILLMs STRUTHERS (Archerfield—ALP) (4.05 p.m.): As a proud unionist and Labor Party member,it gives me great pleasure to speak to the Workplace Relations ...
Speech byHon. K. LINGARDMEMBER FOR BEAUDESERTHansard 22 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee FReportHon. K. R. LINGARD (Beaudesert—NPA) (3.32 p.m.): Today is the celebration of my 15 ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR WARWICKHansard 30 July 1998MOTION OF CONFIDENCEMr SPRINGBORG (Warwick—NPA) (4.51 p.m.): Mr Speaker, let me congratulate you on yourelevation to the Speakership of this Parliament. I have confidence in your ability. Our ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR WARWICKHansard 4 August 1998ADDRESS IN REPLYMr SPRINGBORG (Warwick—NPA) (2.47 p.m.): I would like to thank the Governor ofQueensland very much for his address and for the opportunity to be able to make a few comments ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR WARWICKHansard 5 August 1998SPORTING SHOOTERS Mr SPRINGBORG (Warwick—NPA) (6.41 p.m.): I rise to support the original motion moved inthis place by the honourable member for Keppel and to speak against the proposed ...
Speech byHon. KEN HAYWARDMEMBER FOR KALLANGURHansard 19 November 1998PRIMARY INDUSTRIES LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLHon. K. W. HAYWARD (Kallangur—ALP) (4.17 p.m.): I support the Primary IndustriesLegislation Amendment Bill 1998. In particular, I wish to address ...
Speech byHon. KEN HAYWARDMEMBER FOR KALLANGURHansard 19 November 1998TARIFF PROTECTION, SUGAR INDUSTRYHon. K. W. HAYWARD (Kallangur—ALP) (6.29 p.m.): I rise to support the amendment movedby the Honourable the Minister for Primary Industries. Clearly, the ...
Speech byKEN TURNERMEMBER FOR THURINGOWAHansard 6 August 1998ADDRESS IN REPLYMr TURNER (Thuringowa—ONP) (2.30 p.m.): For me, last night was a very long night. I wasstruggling to come to grips with what I might speak about today to catch the importance of ...
Speech byKEN TURNERMEMBER FOR THURINGOWAHansard 17 September 1998MINISTER FOR EMERGENCY SERVICESMr TURNER (Thuringowa—ONP) (6.44 p.m.): I am appalled to think that a Minister of the Crowntaking advice from power-drunk bureaucrats would make such a misguided ...
Speech byKEN TURNERMEMBER FOR THURINGOWAHansard 20 October 1998REHABILITATION AND ACUTE SPINAL UNITS, NORTH QUEENSLANDMr TURNER (Thuringowa—ONP) (7.23 p.m.): I am glad to see that the Minister for Health is inthe House. Since 1990, the Paraplegic and ...
Speech byKEN TURNERMEMBER FOR THURINGOWAHansard 10 November 1998TRANSPLANTATION AND ANATOMY ACT AMENDMENT BILLMr TURNER (Thuringowa—ONP) (10.17 a.m.): I move—"That the Bill be now read a second time."Australia today is leading the world in many areas of ...
Speech byKEN TURNERMEMBER FOR THURINGOWAHansard 10 November 1998DISABILITY SERVICESMr TURNER (Thuringowa—ONP) (12.26 p.m.): The Disability Act of 1992 aimed at facilitatingcommunity access for people with a disability. While most of the sections in this Act ...
Speech byKEN TURNERMEMBER FOR THURINGOWAHansard 17 November 1998CORAL TROUT SPAWNING CLOSUREMr TURNER (Thuringowa—ONP) (10.29 a.m.): Having been a professional fisherman for 20years, I have witnessed the need for a spawning closure for coral trout. Some time ...
Speech byKEN TURNERMEMBER FOR THURINGOWAHansard 17 November 1998OCEAN CURRENT MONITORING, GREAT BARRIER REEFMr TURNER (Thuringowa—ONP) (12.07 p.m.): It is common knowledge that our Great BarrierReef is the most profitable tourist attraction in Queensland. ...
Speech byMr K. LINGARDMEMBER FOR BEAUDESERTHansard 6 August 1998DIVERSIONARY CENTRESMr LINGARD (Beaudesert—NPA) (10.09 a.m.): One of the recommendations of the Aboriginaldeaths in custody report was the building of diversionary centres. Diversionary centres ...
Speech byMr K. LINGARDMEMBER FOR BEAUDESERTHansard 16 September 1998AUSTRALIAN 16-WAY FORMATION SKYDIVING TEAMMr LINGARD (Beaudesert—NPA) (10.18 a.m.): On Monday of this week, I had the delightful jobof presenting to the Australian skydiving team a world ...
Speech byMr K. LINGARDMEMBER FOR BEAUDESERTHansard 17 September 1998MR G. LUIMr LINGARD (Beaudesert—NPA) (10.24 p.m.): I pay my deepest respects to one of thegreatest men of the Torres Strait islands. On 24 August, Mr Getano Lui Senior from Yam Island ...
Speech byMr K. LINGARDMEMBER FOR BEAUDESERTHansard 18 September 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILLAPPROPRIATION BILLMr LINGARD (Beaudesert—NPA) (3.25 p.m.): I wish to direct my comments to the Treasurerwhom I note is present in the Chamber. I refer to a ...
Speech byHon. K. LINGARDMEMBER FOR BEAUDESERTHansard 22 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee DReportHon. K. R. LINGARD (Beaudesert—NPA) (12.19 p.m.): On 18 September I raised my ...
Speech byHon. KEN HAYWARDMEMBER FOR KALLANGURHansard 22 October 1998PRIVATISATION OF TABHon. K. W. HAYWARD (Kallangur—ALP) (6.34 p.m.): I think tonight's debate in this Parliamentis a very important one. When we talk about a debate such as this, we need to ...
Speech byHon. KEN HAYWARDMEMBER FOR KALLANGURHansard 10 November 1998PRIVATISATION OF TABHon. K. W. HAYWARD (Kallangur—ALP) (6.40 p.m.): It is a pleasure to speak to theamendment which has been moved by the Premier. I remind the House that this amendment ...
Speech byHon. KEN HAYWARDMEMBER FOR KALLANGURHansard 18 November 1998UNIVERSITY OF THE SUNSHINE COAST BILLHon. K. W. HAYWARD (Kallangur—ALP) (11.03 p.m.): It is a pleasure to speak to this Billtonight. The Sunshine Coast University College was established and ...
Speech byHon. KEN HAYWARDMEMBER FOR KALLANGURHansard 22 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee EReportHon. K. W. HAYWARD (Kallangur—ALP) (12.55 p.m.): It is certainly a great pleasure to ...
Speech byKEN TURNERMEMBER FOR THURINGOWAHansard 27 August 1998CHEVRON GAS PIPELINE; STANWELLMr TURNER (Thuringowa—ONP) (2.19 a.m.): I agree with and commend the Premier'scommitment to the Chevron pipeline and to the establishment of a power station in our ...
Speech byHon. MERRI ROSEMEMBER FOR CURRUMBINHansard 27 August 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTQueensland Fire and Rescue Authority Hon. M. ROSE (Currumbin—ALP) (Minister for Emergency Services) (10.21 a.m.), by leave:Queensland's Fire and Rescue Authority is a ...
Speech byHon. MERRI ROSEMEMBER FOR CURRUMBINHansard 16 September 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTQueensland Fire and Rescue AuthorityHon. M. ROSE (Currumbin—ALP) (Minister for Emergency Services) (9.57 a.m.), by leave: Threeweeks ago I brought to the attention of ...
Speech byHon. MERRI ROSEMEMBER FOR CURRUMBINHansard 17 September 1998MINISTER FOR EMERGENCY SERVICESHon. M. ROSE (Currumbin—ALP) (Minister for Emergency Services) (6.15 p.m.): I move thefollowing amendment—"Delete all words after 'by' and insert the ...
Speech byHon. MERRI ROSEMEMBER FOR CURRUMBINHansard 18 September 1998EMERGENCY SERVICE LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLHon. M. ROSE (Currumbin—ALP) (Minister for Emergency Services) (10.54 a.m.): I move—"That the Bill be now read a second time."Today is an ...
Speech byHon. M. FOLEYMEMBER FOR YERONGAHansard 17 November 1998COMMISSIONS OF INQUIRY (FORDE INQUIRY—EVIDENCE) REGULATION 1998Disallowance of Statutory InstrumentHon. M. J. FOLEY (Yeronga—ALP) (Attorney-General and Minister for Justice and Minister forThe ...
Speech byHon. M. FOLEYMEMBER FOR YERONGAHansard 18 November 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTLegal Profession ReviewHon. M. J. FOLEY (Yeronga—ALP) (Attorney-General and Minister for Justice and Minister forThe Arts) (9.49 a.m.), by leave: The Beattie Labor Government ...
Speech byHon. M. FOLEYMEMBER FOR YERONGAHansard 18 November 1998SUPREME COURT OF QUEENSLAND ACT AND ANOTHER ACT AMENDMENT BILLHon. M. J. FOLEY (Yeronga—ALP) (Attorney-General and Minister for Justice and Minister forThe Arts) (10.30 p.m.), in reply: I thank ...
Speech byHon. M. FOLEYMEMBER FOR YERONGAHansard 20 October 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTQueensland Arts Council School Touring ProgramHon. M. J. FOLEY (Yeronga—ALP) (Attorney-General and Minister for Justice and Minister forThe Arts) (9.50 a.m.), by leave: Last ...
Speech byHon. M. FOLEYMEMBER FOR YERONGAHansard 21 October 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTStalking Legislation Hon. M. J. FOLEY (Yeronga—ALP) (Attorney-General and Minister for Justice and Minister forThe Arts) (9.37 a.m.), by leave: On 30 June this year the ...
Speech byHon. M. FOLEYMEMBER FOR YERONGAHansard 21 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee BReport Hon. M. J. FOLEY (Yeronga—ALP) (Attorney-General and Minister for Justice and Minister ...
Speech byHon. M. FOLEYMEMBER FOR YERONGAHansard 10 November 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTAustralian Film Industry AwardsHon. M. J. FOLEY (Yeronga—ALP) (Attorney-General and Minister for Justice and Minister forThe Arts) (9.51 a.m.), by leave: I wish to bring to ...
Speech byHon. M. FOLEYMEMBER FOR YERONGAHansard 19 November 1998JUSTICE LEGISLATION (MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS) BILLHon. M. J. FOLEY (Yeronga—ALP) (Attorney-General and Minister for Justice and Minister forThe Arts) (8.21 p.m.): I move—"That the Bill be now ...
Speech byHon. MERRI ROSEMEMBER FOR CURRUMBINHansard 5 August 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTQueensland Fire and Rescue Authority Trust FundHon. M. ROSE (Currumbin—ALP) (Minister for Emergency Services) (10.06 a.m.), by leave: TheQueensland Fire and Rescue Authority ...
Speech byHon. MERRI ROSEMEMBER FOR CURRUMBINHansard 6 August 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTGoondiwindi FloodsHon. M. ROSE (Currumbin—ALP) (Minister for Emergency Services) (9.58 a.m.), by leave: Asfloodwaters bore down on the Goondiwindi district last week, the ...
Speech byHon. M. FOLEYMEMBER FOR YERONGAHansard 27 August 1998PRIVATE MEMBERS' BILLSHon. M. J. FOLEY (Yeronga—ALP) (Attorney-General and Minister for Justice and Minister forThe Arts) (1.29 a.m.): I second the motion moved by the Leader of the House. This ...
Speech byHon. M. FOLEYMEMBER FOR YERONGAHansard 15 September 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTGoods and Services Tax; Film and Television IndustryHon. M. J. FOLEY (Yeronga—ALP) (Attorney-General and Minister for Justice and Minister forThe Arts) (9.43 a.m.), by ...
Speech byHon. M. FOLEYMEMBER FOR YERONGAHansard 16 September 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTFact Finding on SentenceHon. M. J. FOLEY (Yeronga—ALP) (Attorney-General and Minister for Justice and Minister forThe Arts) (9.37 a.m.), by leave: I take this opportunity to ...
Speech byHon. M. FOLEYMEMBER FOR YERONGAHansard 10 November 1998SUPREME COURT OF QUEENSLAND ACT AND ANOTHER ACT AMENDMENT BILLHon. M. J. FOLEY (Yeronga—ALP) (Attorney-General and Minister for Justice and Minister forThe Arts) (12.37 p.m.): I move—"That the ...
Speech byHon. M. FOLEYMEMBER FOR YERONGAHansard 12 November 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTCorporations Law Reform Hon. M. J. FOLEY (Yeronga—ALP) (Attorney-General and Minister for Justice and Minister forThe Arts) (9.46 a.m.), by leave: Workers' job security and ...
Speech byHon. M. FOLEYMEMBER FOR YERONGAHansard 17 November 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTGoods and Services TaxHon. M. J. FOLEY (Yeronga—ALP) (Attorney-General and Minister for Justice and Minister forThe Arts) (9.55 a.m.), by leave: I wish to draw to the ...
Speech byHon. MERRI ROSEMEMBER FOR CURRUMBINHansard 20 October 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTSevere Storm SeasonHon. M. ROSE (Currumbin—ALP) (Minister for Emergency Services) (10.04 a.m.), by leave:Queensland is facing what is potentially its worst storm and ...
Speech byHon. MERRI ROSEMEMBER FOR CURRUMBINHansard 26 August 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTGoondiwindi FloodsHon. M. ROSE (Currumbin—ALP) (Minister for Emergency Services) (9.58 a.m.), by leave: Asfloodwaters bore down on the Goondiwindi district last week, the ...
Speech byHon. M. FOLEYMEMBER FOR YERONGAHansard 17 September 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTAir Fares, Director-General, Department of Justice and Attorney-GeneralHon. M. J. FOLEY (Yeronga—ALP) (Attorney-General and Minister for Justice and Minister forThe Arts) ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 6 August 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTChevron Gas PipelineHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.37 a.m.), by leave: In this Houseyesterday, the member for Toowoomba South inferred ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 6 August 1998TRANS-TASMAN MUTUAL RECOGNITION (QUEENSLAND) BILLHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (11.31 a.m.): I move—"That the Bill be now read a second time."This legislation is ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 6 August 1998STATUTORY INSTRUMENTS AMENDMENT BILLHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (11.42 a.m.): I move—"That the Bill be now read a second time." This Labor Government is ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 6 August 1998PRIVATE MEMBERS' BILLSHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (6.21 p.m.): I second the amendmentto the motion moved by the Leader of the House. In doing so, I say that ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 25 August 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTDrugs Hon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier) (9.35 a.m.), by leave: There are twogreat curses for young Queenslanders— indeed, all young ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 25 August 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTQueensland Heritage Trails NetworkHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.39 a.m.), by leave: Queensland, asall honourable members know, is the ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 25 August 1998MEMBERS FOR KEDRON, BUNDAMBA, IPSWICH, CHATSWORTH AND MURRUMBAHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (6.16 p.m.): In his contribution, theLeader of One Nation made ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 26 August 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTEconomic Agreement, Queensland and OsakaHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.31 a.m.), by leave: I am pleased tobe able to tell Parliament ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 26 August 1998NATIVE TITLE (QUEENSLAND) STATE PROVISIONS BILLHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (12.08 p.m.), in reply: I actually grew upin Atherton, I played sport in Mareeba ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 30 July 1998NATIVE TITLE (QUEENSLAND) STATE PROVISIONS BILLHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (3.50 a.m.): I move—"That the Bill be now read a second time."For the last few years, ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 30 July 1998MOTION OF CONFIDENCE IN GOVERNMENTHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (10.30 a.m.), by leave, without notice: Imove—"That this House expresses its confidence in the ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 4 August 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTTrade and Tourism SummitHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.35 a.m.), by leave: Recently theGovernment held a trade and tourism summit. I have ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 4 August 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTExpo 2002 BidHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.40 a.m.), by leave: Following mediareports in the Courier-Mail in relation to the costs of the ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 28 July 1998ELECTION OF SPEAKERHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (11.55 a.m.): Mr Speaker, on behalf ofthe Government I congratulate you on the high office that you have achieved ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 30 July 1998MOTION OF CONDOLENCETsunami Disaster, Papua New GuineaHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (10.02 a.m.), by leave, without notice: Imove—"That on behalf of all ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 30 July 1998MOTION OF CONFIDENCEHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (2.41 a.m.), in reply: I offer my sincerethanks to all members for their contributions to the debate on this ...
Speech byPAUL LUCAS, MLAMEMBER FOR LYTTONHansard 17 November 1998COMMISSIONS OF INQUIRY (FORDE INQUIRY—EVIDENCE) REGULATION 1998Disallowance of Statutory InstrumentMr LUCAS (Lytton—ALP) (3 p.m.): I note the considered views of the member for Gladstone ...
Speech byPAUL LUCAS, MLAMEMBER FOR LYTTONHansard 18 November 1998TRANSPORT LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL (No. 2)Mr LUCAS (Lytton—ALP) (12 p.m.): I rise to support the Bill before the House that wasintroduced by my colleague the Minister for Transport and Main ...
Speech byPAUL LUCAS, MLAMEMBER FOR LYTTONHansard 19 November 1998MULGRAVE BY-ELECTION Mr LUCAS (Lytton—ALP) (10.24 a.m.): The day before yesterday in this House we heard themember for Tablelands and the One Nation Party bleating about the allocation of Labor ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 4 August 1998AMENDMENT TO STANDING ORDERSHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (10.07 a.m.): I put one proposition veryclearly to the House: if the Leader of the Opposition is right ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 5 August 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTChevron Gas PipelineHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.33 a.m.) by leave: Today, on behalfof all Queenslanders, I will sign a memorandum of ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 5 August 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTManagement of Public ServiceHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.35 a.m.) by leave: Today I provide tohonourable members for their information ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 6 August 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTCrime CommissionHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.32 a.m.), by leave: On the front pageof today's Courier-Mail there is a claim that the ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 28 July 1998ELECTION OF SPEAKERHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (10.41 a.m): I welcome all members tothe Forty-ninth Parliament. It is my privilege and honour to nominate the ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 27 August 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTCarpentaria/Mount Isa Minerals ProvinceHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.41 a.m.), by leave: As all honourablemembers are aware, the ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 30 July 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTAddress of Welcome by Mr N. Bonner, AO Hon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier) (3.45 a.m.), by leave: The officialopening of the 49th Queensland ...
Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 6 August 1998PRIVATE MEMBERS' BILLSHon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (6.53 p.m.): In theshort time left in this debate, I wish to correct some of the ...
Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 25 August 1998PERSONAL EXPLANATIONLegal IndemnityHon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (10.07 a.m.), byleave: I have been misrepresented by certain media reports ...
Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 25 August 1998NATIVE TITLE (QUEENSLAND) STATE PROVISIONS BILLHon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (12.29 p.m.): TheOpposition will be supporting the Native Title ...
Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 26 August 1998GOODS AND SERVICES TAXHon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (10.17 a.m.): Day byday we are seeing the dishonesty of members opposite in respect of ...
Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 26 August 1998WORKPLACE RELATIONS AMENDMENT BILLHon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (4.23 p.m.):Listening to the honourable member who preceded me, it was clear ...
Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 27 August 1998FORDE INQUIRY; MR H. HEILPERNHon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (6.20 p.m.): Thesimple fact is that the primary concern of the Opposition remains ...
Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 27 August 1998PRIVATE MEMBERS' BILLSHon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (1.43 a.m.): I wasnot going to enter this debate, but some comments have been made by the ...
Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 15 September 1998PACIFIC MOTORWAYHon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (10.12 a.m.): Sincethis minority Labor Government limped into power there has been an ongoing ...
Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 16 September 1998PUBLIC SERVICE AMENDMENT BILLHon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (5.18 p.m.), in reply:I thank honourable members for their contribution to this ...
Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 10 November 1998NATIVE TITLE (QUEENSLAND) STATE PROVISIONS AMENDMENT BILL (No. 2)Hon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (3.16 p.m.): This Billepitomises an historic ...
Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 11 November 1998JAMES COOK UNIVERSITY MEDICAL SCHOOL Hon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (10.18 a.m.): I riseto respond to the appalling ministerial statement by ...
Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 16 September 1998MR SPEAKER'S RULINGMotion of DissentHon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (5.48 p.m.): Imove—"That Mr Speaker's ruling that the Premier not be ...
Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 17 September 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILLAPPROPRIATION BILL Hon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (11.30 a.m.): Inresponding to the Budget handed down in ...
Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 20 October 1998ELECTRICITY INDUSTRY Hon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (10.10 a.m.): TodayI take the opportunity to place on the public record the efforts of the ...
Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 5 August 1998ADDRESS IN REPLYHon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (11.30 a.m.): Firstly,I take this opportunity to thank the electors of Surfers Paradise, who on ...
Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 5 August 1998SPORTING SHOOTERSHon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (6.51 p.m.): I pointout to the Minister for Public Works that the reason the member for Keppel ...
Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 6 August 1998PUBLIC SERVICE AMENDMENT BILLHon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (10.01 a.m.): Imove—"That the Bill be now read a second time."Mr Fouras interjected. ...
Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 20 October 1998POWER SUPPLY INDUSTRYHon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (11.32 a.m.): That isthe answer the Opposition was seeking in question time that the ...
Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 21 October 1998NATIVE TITLE, RIGHT TO NEGOTIATEHon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (9.56 a.m.): It isinteresting that, at long last, this morning the Premier ...
Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 21 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee AReport No. 2Hon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) ...
Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 21 October 1998UNEMPLOYMENTHon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (6.28 p.m.): When Ibecame Premier, one thing I always endeavoured to do was to give credit to the ...
Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 22 October 1998DISNEY THEME PARKHon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (10.15 a.m.):Following negotiations initiated by my Government in 1997, Queensland was able to ...
Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 22 October 1998PRIVILEGEApprenticeship Training, Mount IsaHon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (11.37 a.m.): I riseon a matter of privilege, and I ask for the same ...
Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 10 November1998GOODS AND SERVICES TAXHon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (10.22 a.m.): I risethis morning to correct false statements made by the Premier in ...
Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 11 November 1998NATIONAL COMPETITION POLICYHon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (6.33 p.m.): I movethe following amendment to the Treasurer's amendment—"Add the ...
Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 18 November 1998GOODS AND SERVICES TAXHon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (10.26 a.m.):Yesterday in this place the Premier tabled certain documents prepared not ...
Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 11 November 1998BRITISH CONSULATE-GENERALHon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (11.34 a.m.): I riseto second the Premier's motion, which is an important motion and ...
Speech byVAUGHAN JOHNSONMEMBER FOR GREGORYHansard 16 September 1998CENSURE OF MINISTER FOR HEALTHMr JOHNSON (Gregory—NPA) (6.54 p.m.): This evening there is one thing that I wish to say: asthe member for Maryborough said earlier, the people of Maryborough ...
Speech byVAUGHAN JOHNSONMEMBER FOR GREGORYHansard 15 & 16 September 1998TRANSPORT LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr JOHNSON (Gregory—NPA) (12.30 p.m.): In rising to speak to the Transport LegislationAmendment Bill, I have to say that the basis of this legislation ...
Speech byVAUGHAN JOHNSONMEMBER FOR GREGORYHansard 17 September 1998PERSONAL EXPLANATIONDrummond Range CrossingMr JOHNSON (Gregory—NPA) (10.03 a.m.), by leave: This morning in Longreach, ABC radiobroadcast an interview between Tom Harwood and the Minister for ...
Speech byVAUGHAN JOHNSONMEMBER FOR GREGORYHansard 17 September 1998OUTBACK HIGHWAY Mr JOHNSON (Gregory—NPA) (10.22 a.m.): Next Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, a group ofpeople from western Queensland—namely, from the Winton and Boulia Shires and other ...
Speech byVAUGHAN JOHNSONMEMBER FOR GREGORYHansard 17 September 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILLAPPROPRIATION BILL Mr JOHNSON (Gregory—NPA) (3.24 p.m.): I rise to speak in the debate on the appropriationBills. I say at the outset that the Labor Government ...
Speech byVAUGHAN JOHNSONMEMBER FOR GREGORYHansard 17 September 1998EMPLOYMENT, QUEENSLAND RAILMr JOHNSON (Gregory—NPA) (10.40 p.m.): Despite the statements of the Minister forTransport, workers at the Townsville South rail yards are still concerned about ...
Speech byVAUGHAN JOHNSONMEMBER FOR GREGORYHansard 20 October 1998BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY (PORTABLE LONG SERVICE LEAVE) AMENDMENTBILLMr JOHNSON (Gregory—NPA) (5.23 p.m.): The Building and Construction Industry (PortableLong Service Leave) Amendment ...
Speech byHon. V. LESTERMEMBER FOR KEPPELHansard 30 July 1998MOTION OF CONFIDENCE Hon. V. P. LESTER (Keppel—NPA) (8.40 p.m.): Mr Speaker, I congratulate you very sincerelyon attaining your very high post. I had the pleasure of working with you when I was ...
Speech byHon. V. LESTERMEMBER FOR KEPPELHansard 4 August 1998ADDRESS IN REPLY Hon. V. P. LESTER (Keppel—NPA) (4.39 p.m.): I am happy to be back here in the House afterso many years of continuous service in the Parliament. I thank all of those people who stood ...
Speech byHon. V. LESTERMEMBER FOR KEPPELHansard 5 August 1998SPORTING SHOOTERSHon. V. P. LESTER (Keppel—NPA) (6 p.m.): I move—"That this House—(a) recognises the need for sporting shooters to be able to partake in their chosen sport in asafe and disciplined ...
Speech byHon. V. LESTERMEMBER FOR KEPPELHansard 6 August 1998MILLERS TIMBER YARD, COOKTOWNHon. V. P. LESTER (Keppel—NPA) (10.11 a.m.): I refer to the plight of Millers Timber Yard atCooktown. In September 1997, it applied for a permit for Timber Reserve 165. ...
Speech byHon. V. LESTERMEMBER FOR KEPPELHansard 26 August 1998MANLY ROAD TRAFFIC ACTION GROUPHon. V. P. LESTER (Keppel—NPA) (10.21 a.m.): Recently, members of the Manly Road TrafficAction Group made representations to me about their frustration with the ...
Speech byHon. V. LESTERMEMBER FOR KEPPELHansard 26 August 1998REVOCATION OF STATE FOREST AREASHon. V. P. LESTER (Keppel—NPA) (2.52 p.m.): The Opposition supports this motion to exciseland from State Forest 571. The various reasons for doing this have been ...
Speech byHon. V. LESTERMEMBER FOR KEPPELHansard 27 August 1998EMERGENCY SERVICES, KEPPEL ELECTORATEHon. V. P. LESTER (Keppel—NPA) (2.29 a.m.): I also express my condolences to the Saundersfamily on their sad loss.Tonight I ask the Minister for Emergency ...
Speech byVAUGHAN JOHNSONMEMBER FOR GREGORYHansard 12 November 1998CENTENARY STATE HIGH SCHOOLMr JOHNSON (Gregory—NPA) (7.06 p.m.): Next year in Jindalee the new Centenary State HighSchool will open, thanks to the hard work of the previous Education Minister, ...
Speech byVAUGHAN JOHNSONMEMBER FOR GREGORYHansard 17 & 18 November 1998TRANSPORT LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL (No. 2)Mr JOHNSON (Gregory—NPA) (5.52 p.m.): In rising to speak to the Transport LegislationAmendment Bill, I say from the outset that this legislation ...
Speech byVAUGHAN JOHNSONMEMBER FOR GREGORYHansard 17 November 1998CATHOLIC CHURCHMr JOHNSON (Gregory—NPA) (7 p.m.): I rise to offer my support for the men and women in theCatholic church who have dedicated their lives to the service of the community. One ...
Speech byVAUGHAN JOHNSONMEMBER FOR GREGORYHansard 21 October 1998SPEED CAMERASMr JOHNSON (Gregory—NPA) (10 a.m.): From time to time, Governments have to make harddecisions. Today I rise to speak about one of the hard decisions of the former ...
Speech byVAUGHAN JOHNSONMEMBER FOR GREGORYHansard 21 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee CReportMr JOHNSON (Gregory—NPA) (4.49 p.m.): In rising to speak to the debate on the report ...
Speech byVAUGHAN JOHNSONMEMBER FOR GREGORYHansard 22 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee EReportMr JOHNSON (Gregory—NPA) (2.30 p.m.): It gives me pleasure to join in the debate on ...
Speech byVAUGHAN JOHNSONMEMBER FOR GREGORYHansard 22 October 1998FLINDERS HIGHWAYMr JOHNSON (Gregory—NPA) (7.17 p.m.): I rise to point out to the House the state of play inrelation to Type 2 road trains traversing the Flinders Highway in north Queensland. The ...
Speech byVAUGHAN JOHNSONMEMBER FOR GREGORYHansard 12 November 1998QUEENSLAND HEALTHMr JOHNSON (Gregory—NPA) (6.10 p.m.): It is with a great deal of sadness that I rise tosecond the motion of the honourable member for Maroochydore. She has highlighted a list ...
Speech byHon. WENDY EDMONDMEMBER FOR MOUNT COOT-THAHansard 26 August 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTAustralian Health Care Agreement Hon. W. M. EDMOND (Mount Coot-tha— ALP) (Minister for Health) (9.47 a.m.), by leave: Iwould like to advise the House of the ...
Speech byHon. WENDY EDMONDMEMBER FOR MOUNT COOT-THAHansard 27 August 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTCo-location of Public and Private HospitalsHon. W. M. EDMOND (Mount Coot-tha— ALP) (Minister for Health) (9.50 a.m.), by leave: I riseto advise the House of my ...
Speech byHon. WENDY EDMONDMEMBER FOR MOUNT COOT-THAHansard 15 September 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTNaltrexone TrialsHon. W. M. EDMOND (Mount Coot-tha— ALP) (Minister for Health) (9.47 a.m.), by leave: I riseto advise the House of my approval for the extension ...
Speech byHon. WENDY EDMONDMEMBER FOR MOUNT COOT-THAHansard 16 September 1998CENSURE OF MINISTER FOR HEALTHHon. W. M. EDMOND (Mount Coot-tha— ALP) (Minister for Health) (6.15 p.m.): I move—"That all words after 'House' be deleted and replaced by: 'note the ...
Speech byHon. V. LESTERMEMBER FOR KEPPELHansard 17 September 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILLAPPROPRIATION BILLHon. V. P. LESTER (Keppel—NPA) (9.08 p.m.): In speaking to the Budget, I would like to referto some local issues and then some issues in relation ...
Speech byHon. V. LESTERMEMBER FOR KEPPELHansard 20 October 1998NEW HOSPITAL, CAPRICORN COASTHon. V. P. LESTER (Keppel—NPA) (10.26 a.m.): I preface my comments by stating that anumber of Ministers opposite have indeed given courteous replies and tried to be ...
Speech byHon. V. LESTERMEMBER FOR KEPPELHansard 22 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee GReportHon. V. P. LESTER (Keppel—NPA) (4.03 p.m.): At the outset, I congratulate those memberswho ...
Speech byHon. V. LESTERMEMBER FOR KEPPELHansard 12 November 1998SUGAR INDUSTRY; FISH KILLSHon. V. P. LESTER (Keppel—NPA) (10.17 a.m.): I have waited the whole week and given theMinister for Environment and Heritage and Minister for Natural Resources the ...
Speech byHon. V. LESTERMEMBER FOR KEPPELHansard 19 November 1998VALUATION OF LAND AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Hon. V. P. LESTER (Keppel—NPA) (11.30 a.m.): The Opposition will be supporting this Bill,which overcomes some minor legal concerns in ...
Speech byHon. V. LESTERMEMBER FOR KEPPELHansard 19 November 1998TARIFF PROTECTION, SUGAR INDUSTRYHon. V. P. LESTER (Keppel—NPA) (6.34 p.m.): I support the Opposition's amendment, whichcalls on the minority Beattie Government to recognise the plight of ...
Speech byHon. WENDY EDMONDMEMBER FOR MOUNT COOT-THAHansard 5 August 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTCutaneous AnthraxHon. W. M. EDMOND (Mount Coot-tha— ALP) (Minister for Health) (9.44 a.m.), by leave:Queensland Health is investigating a case of cutaneous anthrax in ...
Speech byVAUGHAN JOHNSONMEMBER FOR GREGORYHansard 19 November 1998PRIMARY INDUSTRIES LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr JOHNSON (Gregory—NPA) (4.45 p.m.): Whereas the Opposition supports the legislation,the Opposition does not support the aspect of the legislation ...
Speech byMr BRUCE LAMINGMEMBER FOR MOOLOOLAHHansard 23 March 1999GAMING MACHINE AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr LAMING (Mooloolah—LP) (3.14 p.m.): I am pleased to rise to speak to the Gaming Machineand Other Legislation Amendment Bill. I do not intend ...
Speech byMr BRUCE LAMINGMEMBER FOR MOOLOOLAHHansard 24 March 1999CORRECTIVE SERVICES LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr LAMING (Mooloolah—LP) (4.42 p.m.): I intend to speak only briefly on this Bill, as theOpposition does not oppose it. I have some comments to make ...
Speech byMr BRUCE LAMINGMEMBER FOR MOOLOOLAHHansard 14 April 1999WORKCOVER QUEENSLAND AMENDMENT BILLMr LAMING (Mooloolah—LP) (4.24 p.m.): In the course of this debate and in the presentationof the ill-named report, Restoring the Balance, a lot has been said ...
Speech byMr BRUCE LAMINGMEMBER FOR MOOLOOLAHHansard 28 April 1999PUBLIC HOUSING, SECURITYMr LAMING (Mooloolah—LP) (10.22 a.m.): I rise today to bring to the attention of all membersa bureaucratic bungle involving the Department of Housing and Q-Build, one of ...
Speech byMr BRUCE LAMINGMEMBER FOR MOOLOOLAHHansard 28 April 1999PERFORMANCE OF MINISTERSMr LAMING (Mooloolah—LP) (6.26 p.m.): I rise tonight to speak to this motion and to bring tothe attention of the House, as my colleagues have done before me, the ...
Speech byMr BRUCE LAMINGMEMBER FOR MOOLOOLAHHansard 10 June 1999INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS BILLMr LAMING (Mooloolah—LP) (12.39 p.m.): This Bill gives me an opportunity to speak on anissue about which I continue to have a deep interest, and that is the issue of ...
Speech byMr BRUCE LAMINGMEMBER FOR MOOLOOLAHHansard 22 July 1999MR SPEAKER'S RULINGMotion of DissentMr LAMING (Mooloolah—LP) (2.40 p.m.): I second the motion of the member for Indooroopilly.One of the great anomalies of our parliamentary system is that our ...
Speech byMr BRUCE LAMINGMEMBER FOR MOOLOOLAHHansard 18 August 1999SUPERMARKET, BUDERIM; KAWANA POLICE STATIONMr LAMING (Mooloolah—LP) (11.18 p.m.): I rise to bring to the attention of this House thematter of the proposal to build a supermarket in the village ...
Speech byMr BRUCE LAMINGMEMBER FOR MOOLOOLAHHansard 2 December 1999STATE PURCHASING POLICYMr LAMING (Mooloolah—LP) (10.15 a.m.): I refer to the Minister for Public Works' eruditeresponse last week to my contribution suggesting that he rewrite the draft ...
Speech byMr D. BRISKEYMEMBER FOR CLEVELANDHansard 11 March 1999QUEENSLAND CANCER FUNDMr BRISKEY (Cleveland—ALP) (10.24 a.m.): There are few in the community who wouldnot be aware of the Queensland Cancer Fund or its fundraising campaigns like Daffodil Day ...
Speech byMr D. BRISKEYMEMBER FOR CLEVELANDHansard 23 March 1999GAMING MACHINE AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr BRISKEY (Cleveland—ALP) (2.54 p.m.): I rise to speak to the Gaming Machine andOther Legislation Amendment Bill 1998, which amends the Gaming ...
Speech byMr D. BRISKEYMEMBER FOR CLEVELANDHansard 25 March 1999REVENUE AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr BRISKEY (Cleveland—ALP) (5 p.m.): The amendments contained in the Revenueand Other Legislation Amendment Bill 1998 are largely administrative and ...
Speech byMr BRUCE LAMINGMEMBER FOR MOOLOOLAHHansard 27 October 1999APPROPRIATION BILLEstimates Committee CReportMr LAMING (Mooloolah—Labor Party) (4.12 p.m.): It gives me pleasure to rise to speak to thereport of Estimates Committee C. I thank the other ...
Speech byMr BRUCE LAMINGMEMBER FOR MOOLOOLAHHansard 10 November 1999LIQUOR AMENDMENT BILLMr LAMING (Mooloolah—LP) (10.28 p.m.): I am pleased to be given the opportunity to speakto the Liquor Amendment Bill. I do not intend to make a lengthy contribution, but ...
Speech byMr BRUCE LAMINGMEMBER FOR MOOLOOLAHHansard 11 November 1999SUNSHINE COAST POLICE NUMBERSMr LAMING (Mooloolah—LP) (10.26 a.m.): I rise to express my concern about an issue that Ihave raised more than any other in this House, and that is police numbers ...
Speech byMr BRUCE LAMINGMEMBER FOR MOOLOOLAHHansard 23 November 1999DRAFT STATEWIDE PURCHASING POLICYMr LAMING (Mooloolah—LP) (11.30 a.m.): Today, I would like to speak on the draft StatewidePurchasing Policy. It is indeed timely that I should do so, because ...
Speech byMr BRUCE LAMINGMEMBER FOR MOOLOOLAHHansard 26 August 1999SUNSHINE COAST UNIVERSITY, ATHLETICS TRACKMr LAMING (Mooloolah—LP) (10.26 a.m.): Last Sunday saw the long-awaited opening of theUniversity of the Sunshine Coast athletics track. The opening was ...
Speech byMr BRUCE LAMINGMEMBER FOR MOOLOOLAHHansard 16 September 19991999 STATE BUDGETMr LAMING (Mooloolah—LP) (1.20 a.m.): It gives me pleasure to take this opportunity to speakon the 1999-2000 Budget. Last night the first thought that came into my mind was ...
Speech byMr BRUCE LAMINGMEMBER FOR MOOLOOLAHHansard 26 October 1999MARINE COLLISION; MOUNTAIN CREEK STATE PRIMARY SCHOOLMr LAMING (Mooloolah—LP) (7.25 p.m.): I rise tonight to speak on two issues. The first is to dowith a marine collision. The second is in ...
Speech byMr BRUCE LAMINGMEMBER FOR MOOLOOLAHHansard 26 May 1999OLD BUDERIM POST OFFICE; SPANNER CRABSMr LAMING (Mooloolah—LP) (6.33 p.m.): Tonight I wish to bring to the attention of the House asummary of what can only be described as a shining example of ...
Speech byMr BRUCE LAMINGMEMBER FOR MOOLOOLAHHansard 27 May 1999PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEEReport No. 56Mr LAMING (Mooloolah—LP) (10.12 a.m.): I move—"That the House take note of the Public Works Committee report No. 56."The dissenting report on seniors housing ...
Speech byMr BRUCE LAMINGMEMBER FOR MOOLOOLAHHansard 27 May 1999STATE DEVELOPMENT AND PUBLIC WORKS ORGANISATION AMENDMENT BILLMr LAMING (Mooloolah—LP) (5.40 p.m.): I have grave reservations about one of the mainaspects of this Bill, and I will confine my ...
Speech byMr BRUCE LAMINGMEMBER FOR MOOLOOLAHHansard 25 November 1999INCREASE IN CRIMEMr LAMING (Mooloolah—LP) (6.11 p.m.): It gives me pleasure to second the motion of thehonourable member for Toowoomba South. The motion that this "Parliament views with ...
Speech byMr BRUCE LAMINGMEMBER FOR MOOLOOLAHHansard 30 November 1999RETIREMENT VILLAGES BILLMr LAMING (Mooloolah—LP) (8.30 p.m.): There is probably only a handful of Bills which cometo the House each year which could be described as significant. The ...
Speech byMr BRUCE LAMINGMEMBER FOR MOOLOOLAHHansard 2 December 1999PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEEBackflow Prevention ProgramsMr LAMING (Mooloolah—LP) (10.21 a.m.): While respecting the terms of reference of thecommittee's inquiry into the backflow prevention program, ...
Speech byMr BRUCE LAMINGMEMBER FOR MOOLOOLAHHansard 25 August 1999ROAD TRANSPORT REFORM BILLMr LAMING (Mooloolah—LP) (4.28 p.m.): It gives me pleasure to rise to speak on the RoadTransport Reform Bill 1999. The Bill looks at various aspects of road use ...
Speech byMr BRUCE LAMINGMEMBER FOR MOOLOOLAHHansard 9 March 1999HOME ASSIST/SECURE PROGRAMMr LAMING (Mooloolah—LP) (7.05 p.m.): I rise to speak on the issue of security in the home forQueensland's seniors. Honourable members will recall a series of disgusting ...
Speech byMr BRUCE LAMINGMEMBER FOR MOOLOOLAHHansard 11 March 1999COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTHMr LAMING (Mooloolah—LP) (7.10 p.m.): During the six o'clock debate in this Chamber onTuesday night, the member for Kurwongbah was critical of my response to the Health ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 10 November 1999FAMILY SERVICES AMENDMENT BILLMr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (3.34 p.m.): This Bill amends the Family Services Act 1987,which is the overarching legislation for the Department of ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 10 November 1999ELECTIVE SURGERY WAITING LISTSMr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (6.44 p.m.): This amendment moved by the Minister ismeaningless. It simply congratulates the Minister for Health for ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 11 November 1999DOMESTIC VIOLENCE (FAMILY PROTECTION) AMENDMENT BILLMr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (10.56 p.m.): Two points need to be made at the outset ofthe Opposition's response to the Minister's ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 11 November 1999DOMESTIC VIOLENCE (FAMILY PROTECTION) AMENDMENT BILLMr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (2.32 p.m.): I rise to speak in view of the proceedings thatoccurred before lunch today. The ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 7 December 1999GAMING MACHINE AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL (No.2)Mr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (3.55 p.m.): As the shadow Minister indicated, much of thisBill deals with technical amendments. ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 8 December 1999BILLS: REMAINING STAGESMr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (11.49 a.m.): It would have been obvious that I would wantto rise and speak to the motion moved by the Leader of the House. I have a ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 8 December 1999QUEENSLAND LAW SOCIETY AMENDMENT BILLMr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (5.28 p.m.): In speaking to the Queensland Law SocietyAmendment Bill, I point out that many of the people who enter ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 26 October 1999MOTION OF CONDOLENCEDeath of Sir Charles WanstallMr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (10.02 a.m.): I rise in this condolence debate to add mywords. Sir Charles Wanstall was known to me for ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 27 October 1999APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILLEstimates Committee AReport No. 1Mr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (12.10 p.m.): I rise to speak in the debate on theAppropriation (Parliament) Bill, because ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 27 October 1999APPROPRIATION BILLEstimates Committee BReportMr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (3.31 p.m.): The people of Queensland believed that thenew Labor Government would continue the great work ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 27 October 1999GAMBLING INDUSTRY Mr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (11 p.m.): Some months ago, I spoke in this place about myconcerns regarding the spread of poker machines and the issue of gambling ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 28 October 1999APPROPRIATION BILLEstimates Committee GReport Mr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (3.33 p.m.): I place on record my thanks to the committeemembers, the chairman of the committee, the staff ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 9 November 1999GAMING MACHINESMr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (7.04 p.m.): The Australian Bureau of Statistics' retail tradefigures include net takings from gaming machines. It is little wonder that ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 16 September 19991999 STATE BUDGETMr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (4.12 p.m.): The Minister for Families, Youth and CommunityCare and Minister for Disability Services cannot be trusted, screams the ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 23 November 1999LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL (No. 2)Mr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (4.37 p.m.): I rise to speak about the proposal for four-yearterms put forward in this ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 24 November 1999PERSONS CONVICTED OF OFFENCES AGAINST CHILDRENMr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (6.15 p.m.)—In rising to support this motion, I am pleased tosee that it does have the support of the Labor ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 24 November 1999TRADE MEASUREMENT AMENDMENT BILLMr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (5.07 p.m.): I rise to speak about the Trade MeasurementAmendment Bill, which is a terribly important piece of ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 24 November 1999LIQUOR AMENDMENT BILLMr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (9.27 p.m.): I commend the member for Toowoomba Northfor bringing forward this legislation. It is very difficult to understand the ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 24 November 1999MILPERA STATE HIGH SCHOOLMr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (10.54 p.m.): In October 1998 the Milpera Special Schoolbecame known as the Milpera State High School. It caters for students ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 25 November 1999AUDIO VISUAL AND AUDIO LINKS AMENDMENT BILLMr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (3.27 p.m.): I rise to support the Audio Visual and AudioLinks Amendment Bill. The Bill takes audiovisual and ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 1 December 1999NATURAL SCIENCES PRECINCTMr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (10.21 a.m.): This Government says that it is listening to thepeople. I look forward to seeing this Government listening to the ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 1 December 1999ADOPTIONSMr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (11.21 p.m.): More and more I am receiving complaintsabout the Department of Family, Youth and Community Care's Adoption Services Branch. This ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 2 December 1999PROSTITUTION BILLMr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (12.11 p.m.): This legislation is a great disappointment. ThePremier promised to change the current situation by removing single sex ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 2 December 1999STATE GOVERNMENT PERFORMANCEMr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (5.45 p.m.): Unemployment is up and job creation is halfwhat it was under the coalition, yet the Premier comes into this ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 30 November 1999RIVER NOISEMr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (1.21 a.m.): I rise to make some brief comments about thegrowing problem of noise emanating predominantly from speed boats on the Brisbane ...
Speech byHon. HENRY PALASZCZUKMEMBER FOR INALAHansard 22 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee DReportHon. H. PALASZCZUK (Inala—ALP) (Minister for Primary Industries) (11.53 a.m.): I would ...
Speech byHon. HENRY PALASZCZUKMEMBER FOR INALAHansard 10 November 1998DAIRY INDUSTRY AMENDMENT BILLHon. H. PALASZCZUK (Inala—ALP) (Minister for Primary Industries) (2.48 p.m.): I move—"That the Bill be now read a second time."The purpose of this Bill is to ...
Speech byHon. HENRY PALASZCZUKMEMBER FOR INALAHansard 10 November 1998PRIMARY INDUSTRIES LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLPALAHon. H. PALASZCZUK (Inala—ALP) (Minister for Primary Industries) (3.01 p.m.): I move—"That the Bill be now read a second time."This Bill ...
Speech byHon. HENRY PALASZCZUKMEMBER FOR INALAHansard 11 November 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTPork IndustryHon. H. PALASZCZUK (Inala—ALP) (Minister for Primary Industries) (10 a.m.), by leave: Friday,13 November, is already known as black Friday. But I fear that ...
Speech byHon. HENRY PALASZCZUKMEMBER FOR INALAHansard 17 November 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTMr K. LawsonHon. H. PALASZCZUK (Inala—ALP) (Minister for Primary Industries) (10.10 a.m.), by leave: It iswith great sadness that I inform the House today of the ...
Speech byHon. HENRY PALASZCZUKMEMBER FOR INALAHansard 18 November 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTPrime Note CD-ROMsHon. H. PALASZCZUK (Inala—ALP) (Minister for Primary Industries) (10.04 a.m.), by leave: Inthe spirit of the rapidly approaching festive season, I ...
Speech byHon. HENRY PALASZCZUKMEMBER FOR INALAHansard 19 November 1998DAIRY INDUSTRY AMENDMENT BILLHon. H. PALASZCZUK (Inala—ALP) (Minister for Primary Industries) (3.43 p.m.), in reply: I thankall honourable members for their contributions today. It is a ...
Speech byHon. HENRY PALASZCZUKMEMBER FOR INALAHansard 19 November 1998PRIMARY INDUSTRIES LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Hon. H. PALASZCZUK (Inala—ALP) (Minister for Primary Industries) (5.15 p.m.), in reply: Icommend the Primary Industries Legislation Amendment ...
Speech byHon. HENRY PALASZCZUKMEMBER FOR INALAHansard 19 November 1998TARIFF PROTECTION, SUGAR INDUSTRY Hon. H. PALASZCZUK (Inala—ALP) (Minister for Primary Industries) (6.10 p.m.): I move thefollowing amendment to the motion of the honourable member for ...
Speech byHOWARD HOBBSMEMBER FOR WARREGOHansard 30 July 1998MOTION OF CONFIDENCE Mr HOBBS (Warrego—NPA) (9.19 p.m.): The Beattie Government is looking for a vote ofconfidence. Before any such decision is made, all honourable members need to examine the ...
Speech byHOWARD HOBBSMEMBER FOR WARREGOHansard 5 August 1998SPORTING SHOOTERS Mr HOBBS (Warrego—NPA) (6.11 p.m.): It is my pleasure to second the motion moved by themember for Keppel. I ask the Government to get on with the job that we started, that is, to ...
Speech byHOWARD HOBBSMEMBER FOR WARREGOHansard 6 August 1998MITCHELL COURTHOUSE Mr HOBBS (Warrego—NPA) (7.21 p.m.): It is with regret that I rise to advise the House that theLabor Government is back to cutting services in the bush. I thought that the ...
Speech byHOWARD HOBBSMEMBER FOR WARREGOHansard 25 & 26 August 1998NATIVE TITLE (QUEENSLAND) STATE PROVISIONS BILLMr HOBBS (Warrego—NPA) (5.46 p.m.): It is a pleasure to speak on the Native Title(Queensland) State Provisions Bill. I have been involved with ...
Speech byHOWARD HOBBSMEMBER FOR WARREGOHansard 26 August 1998INTEGRATED PLANNING AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr HOBBS (Warrego—NPA) (2.30 p.m.): The Integrated Planning Act was enacted last yearand changed the way planning and development is ...
Speech byHOWARD HOBBSMEMBER FOR WARREGOHansard 26 August 1998WORKPLACE RELATIONS AMENDMENT BILLMr HOBBS (Warrego—NPA) (4.53 p.m.): Labor's Workplace Relations Amendment Bill will turnback the clock on industrial relations in Queensland for no valid reason. ...
Speech byHOWARD HOBBSMEMBER FOR WARREGOHansard 27 August 1998WHARPS PASTORAL HOLDING; MAHOGANY GLIDER HABITATMr HOBBS (Warrego—NPA) (2.15 a.m.): I refer to Minister Welford's ill-informed accusation ofinterference by me and other former Ministers in the ...
Speech byDr LESLEY CLARKMEMBER FOR BARRON RIVERHansard 10 November 1998NATIVE TITLE (QUEENSLAND) STATE PROVISIONS AMENDMENT BILL (No. 2)Dr CLARK (Barron River—ALP) (11.24 p.m.): Native title legislation has, without doubt, been themost difficult that ...
Speech byDr LESLEY CLARKMEMBER FOR BARRON RIVERHansard 11 November 1998CRIMINAL COMPENSATION Dr CLARK (Barron River—ALP) (11.16 p.m.): Not long after being elected, I was assisting aconstituent with an application to become a justice of the peace. It was ...
Speech byDr LESLEY CLARKMEMBER FOR BARRON RIVERHansard 12 November 1998SMITHFIELD STATE HIGH SCHOOLDr CLARK (Barron River—ALP) (7.08 p.m.): On Wednesday, 28 October arsonists destroyed theInformation Technology Centre at the Smithfield State High School. The ...
Speech byDr LESLEY CLARKMEMBER FOR BARRON RIVERHansard 18 November 1998TRANSPORT LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL (No. 2)Dr CLARK (Barron River—ALP) (3.39 p.m.): It would probably take me well over an hour if Italked to this House about the range of transport ...
Speech byDr LESLEY CLARKMEMBER FOR BARRON RIVERHansard 18 November 1998MINISTER FOR EDUCATIONDr CLARK (Barron River—ALP) (6.28 p.m.): I think that members would agree that in thehothouse atmosphere of this place we sometimes lose sight of the big picture and ...
Speech byDr LESLEY CLARKMEMBER FOR BARRON RIVERHansard 18 November 1998TRADING (ALLOWABLE HOURS) AMENDMENT BILLDr CLARK (Barron River—ALP) (10.02 p.m.): I will contribute very briefly to this debate to thankthe Minister for his responsiveness to this issue. ...
Speech byLINDA LAVARCHSTATE MEMBER FOR KURWONGBAHHansard 17 September 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILLAPPROPRIATION BILLMrs LAVARCH (Kurwongbah—ALP) (10.10 p.m.): This is the first time that I have had theprivilege to respond to a State Budget on behalf of ...
Speech byLINDA LAVARCHSTATE MEMBER FOR KURWONGBAHHansard 21 October 1998DAIRY INDUSTRY, DAYBOROMrs LAVARCH (Kurwongbah—ALP) (10.29 a.m.): I know that many regard my electorate asbeing an urban electorate—part of the outer northern Brisbane sprawl. However, I ...
Speech byLINDA LAVARCHSTATE MEMBER FOR KURWONGBAHHansard 21 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee AReport No. 1Mrs LAVARCH (Kurwongbah—ALP) (11.53 a.m.): This is the first time I have been ...
Speech byLINDA LAVARCHSTATE MEMBER FOR KURWONGBAHHansard 10 November 1998NATIVE TITLE (QUEENSLAND) STATE PROVISIONS AMENDMENT BILL (No. 2)Mrs LAVARCH (Kurwongbah—ALP) (4.28 p.m.): I have listened to the contributions of theLeader of the Opposition and the ...
Speech byLINDA LAVARCHSTATE MEMBER FOR KURWONGBAHHansard 10 November 1998GOODS AND SERVICES TAXMrs LAVARCH (Kurwongbah—ALP) (11.51 p.m.): Last week the Australian Council of SocialService released its findings after surveying 520 front-line community ...
Speech byLINDA LAVARCHSTATE MEMBER FOR KURWONGBAHHansard 12 November 1998HEAD LICEMrs LAVARCH (Kurwongbah—ALP) (10.19 a.m.): A great many mothers in my electorate and,indeed, across Queensland are fed up. They are sick and tired and are being reduced to tears ...
Speech byLINDA LAVARCHSTATE MEMBER FOR KURWONGBAHHansard 12 November 1998JUVENILE JUSTICE LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMrs LAVARCH (Kurwongbah—ALP) (12.04 p.m.): The Juvenile Justice Legislation AmendmentBill confirms that the Beattie Government and the Minister ...
Speech byLINDA LAVARCHSTATE MEMBER FOR KURWONGBAHHansard 12 November 1998HEALTH AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMrs LAVARCH (Kurwongbah—ALP) (5.02 p.m.): One of the key elements of the Health andOther Legislation Amendment Bill is the establishment of the ...
Speech byLINDA LAVARCHSTATE MEMBER FOR KURWONGBAHHansard 12 November 1998QUEENSLAND HEALTHMrs LAVARCH (Kurwongbah—ALP) (6.20 p.m.): It is with pleasure that I second theamendment moved by the Minister for Health. I congratulate her on her competent, honest ...
Speech byLINDA LAVARCHSTATE MEMBER FOR KURWONGBAHHansard 18 November 1998PINE RIVERS BOYS BRIGADE COMPANYMrs LAVARCH (Kurwongbah—ALP) (10.28 a.m.): Last Sunday I had the honour of presentingthree outstanding young men with their Boys Brigade Queen's Award ...
Speech byLINDA LAVARCHSTATE MEMBER FOR KURWONGBAHHansard 18 November 1998PINE RIVERS INDUSTRY/SCHOOL LINKS SCHEMEMrs LAVARCH (Kurwongbah—ALP) (11.43 p.m.): This morning the Minister for Employment,Training and Industrial Relations, the Honourable Paul Braddy, ...
Speech byLINDA LAVARCHSTATE MEMBER FOR KURWONGBAHHansard 19 November 1998DAIRY INDUSTRY AMENDMENT BILLMrs LAVARCH (Kurwongbah—ALP) (12.41 p.m.): I rise to speak to the Dairy IndustryAmendment Bill as it affects my electorate both directly and indirectly. A ...
Speech byLINDA LAVARCHSTATE MEMBER FOR KURWONGBAHHansard 5 August 1998WARREN STREET THEATREMrs LAVARCH (Kurwongbah—ALP) (10.26 a.m.): This morning I wish to draw to the attention ofthe House the achievements of Terry Maguire, Stephen Rowan and Linda Hassall ...
Speech byLINDA LAVARCHSTATE MEMBER FOR KURWONGBAHHansard 25 August 1998JOB NETWORKMrs LAVARCH (Kurwongbah—ALP) (11.55 a.m.): Mr Deputy Speaker, before I deal with mymatter of public importance I must say that this is the first time that I have had the ...
Speech byLINDA LAVARCHSTATE MEMBER FOR KURWONGBAHHansard 25 August 1998NATIVE TITLE (QUEENSLAND) STATE PROVISIONS BILLMrs LAVARCH (Kurwongbah—ALP) (3.28 p.m.): I rise to support the Native Title (Queensland)State Provisions Bill. In doing so, I feel that I am ...
Speech byLINDA LAVARCHSTATE MEMBER FOR KURWONGBAHHansard 26 August 1998TOURNAMENT OF THE MINDSMrs LAVARCH (Kurwongbah—ALP) (10.28 a.m.): Last weekend, some 651 schools acrossQueensland entered 1,463 teams in the 1998 Tournament of the Minds competition. I had ...
Speech byLINDA LAVARCHSTATE MEMBER FOR KURWONGBAHHansard 16 September 1998DADS CARING FOR KIDSMrs LAVARCH (Kurwongbah—ALP) (10.12 a.m.): From 31 August to 4 September, Australiacelebrated Adult Learners' Week. This is a national celebration and promotion of ...
Speech byDr LESLEY CLARKMEMBER FOR BARRON RIVERHansard 26 August 1998REVOCATION OF STATE FOREST AREAS Dr CLARK (Barron River—ALP) (2.49 p.m.): I am very happy to second this motion, becausethis is an excellent example of the type of partnership that we need ...
Speech byDr LESLEY CLARKMEMBER FOR BARRON RIVERHansard 26 August 1998ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS, BARRON RIVER ELECTORATEDr CLARK (Barron River—ALP) (7.11 p.m.): My decision to recontest the seat of Barron Riverwas very much influenced by the fact that I had what ...
Speech byDr LESLEY CLARKMEMBER FOR BARRON RIVERHansard 17 September 1998CRIME PREVENTION STRATEGYDr CLARK (Barron River—ALP) (10.34 p.m.): Prior to the election, the Labor Party made it veryclear that the Government was going to be both tough on crime and ...
Speech byDr LESLEY CLARKMEMBER FOR BARRON RIVERHansard 18 September 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILLAPPROPRIATION BILLDr CLARK (Barron River—ALP) (2.44 p.m.): On 14 May this year in an article in the Cairns Post,my predecessor in this House, Lyn Warwick, ...