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Speech byJOHN MICKELMEMBER FOR LOGANHansard 20 July 2000MILLENNIUM INTERNATIONAL CHILDREN'S CONFERENCEMr MICKEL (Logan—ALP) (10.02 a.m.): Today two 11 year old students from the BoroniaHeights State School, in my electorate, will be my special guests at ...
Speech byHon. KEN HAYWARDMEMBER FOR KALLANGURHansard 22 June 2000SUGAR INDUSTRY AMENDMENT BILLHon. K. W. HAYWARD (Kallangur—ALP) (2.30 p.m.): The aim of the Sugar IndustryAmendment Bill 2000 is to enhance the efficiency and international competitiveness of ...
Speech byHon. KEN HAYWARDMEMBER FOR KALLANGURHansard 22 June 2000DAIRY INDUSTRY [IMPLEMENTATION OF NATIONAL ADJUSTMENT ARRANGEMENTS]AMENDMENT BILLHon. K. W. HAYWARD (Kallangur—ALP) (11.16 p.m.): Tonight I wish to take the opportunity tosay a few words about ...
Speech byHon. KEN HAYWARDMEMBER FOR KALLANGURHansard 20 July 2000BUDGET 2000Hon. K. W. HAYWARD (Kallangur—ALP) (9.44 p.m.): It is a pleasure to speak in this Budgetdebate. I take this opportunity to congratulate the Treasurer on the effort and the work he put ...
Speech byHon. KEN HAYWARDMEMBER FOR KALLANGURHansard 23 August 2000MINERAL RESOURCES AMENDMENT BILLHon. K. W. HAYWARD (Kallangur—ALP) (10.44 p.m.): Tonight it is a pleasure to rise in theParliament to express my opposition to this ill-conceived, populist, ...
Speech byHon. KEN HAYWARDMEMBER FOR KALLANGURHansard 24 August 2000APPROPRIATION BILL, ESTIMATES COMMITTEE FHon. K. W. HAYWARD (Kallangur—ALP) (2.41 p.m.): It is a pleasure to speak in this debate onthe report of Estimates Committee F. I intend to use my time ...
Speech byHon. KEN HAYWARDMEMBER FOR KALLANGURHansard 8 September 2000NATIVE TITLE RESOLUTION BILLHon. K. W. HAYWARD (Kallangur—ALP) (12.57 p.m.): Today it is my pleasure to rise in theParliament to express my support for the Native Title Resolution Bill 2000. ...
Speech byHon. KEN HAYWARDMEMBER FOR KALLANGURHansard 4 October 2000ELECTRICITY AMENDMENT BILLHon. K. W. HAYWARD (Kallangur—ALP) (2.45 p.m.): The background to the ElectricityAmendment Bill 2000 was spelt out by the Minister in his second-reading speech when ...
Speech byHon. KEN HAYWARDMEMBER FOR KALLANGURHansard 4 October 2000WATER ALLOCATION AND MANAGEMENT PLANSHon. K. W. HAYWARD (Kallangur—ALP) (6.50 p.m.): It is a pleasure to rise in the Parliamenttonight to speak to this amended motion. When listening to ...
Speech byHon. KEN HAYWARDMEMBER FOR KALLANGURHansard 5 October 2000DROUGHT DECLARATIONSHon. K. W. HAYWARD (Kallangur—ALP) (6.51 p.m.): I rise in support of the amendment and inopposition to the motion. I will speak about the motion shortly. However, before I ...
Speech byHon. KEN HAYWARDMEMBER FOR KALLANGURHansard 8 November 2000AUSTRALIAN SPORTS MEDALSHon. K. W. HAYWARD (Kallangur—ALP) (11.45 p.m.): Last Friday afternoon I had the greatpleasure and honour to present eight Australian sports medals to a wide ...
Speech byKEN TURNERMEMBER FOR THURINGOWAHansard 2 March 2000ORGAN DONATIONMr TURNER (Thuringowa—IND) (10.15 a.m.): Robyn Gillies approached me because she was indesperate need of a kidney transplant. My organ donor Bill was introduced in Parliament 15 ...
Speech byKEN TURNERMEMBER FOR THURINGOWAHansard 14 March 2000RIVER AND STREAM BARRIERSMr TURNER (Thuringowa—IND) (10.18 a.m.): I have previously spoken about the downstreameffect of dams. I raise another issue caused by erecting barriers on rivers and ...
Speech byKEN TURNERMEMBER FOR THURINGOWAHansard 12 April 2000GREAT BARRIER REEF, OIL SPILLS Mr TURNER (Thuringowa—IND) (10.22 a.m.): The Great Barrier Reef, extending over 1,000miles of coastline, is Queensland's most precious natural treasure. Few ...
Speech byKEN TURNERMEMBER FOR THURINGOWAHansard 13 April 2000STATE HOUSING AMENDMENT BILLMr TURNER (Thuringowa—IND) (2.56 p.m.): In hindsight, over the past 50 years theQueensland housing commission has made some very bad decisions in local communities. ...
Speech byHon. KEN HAYWARDMEMBER FOR KALLANGURHansard 16 May 2000AUSTRALIAN DEFENCE FORCE RESERVESHon. K. W. HAYWARD (Kallangur—ALP) (5.19 p.m.): I rise to highlight what I think is a problemfor reservists with the Australian Defence Force, particularly ...
Speech byHon. KEN HAYWARDMEMBER FOR KALLANGURHansard 18 May 2000DEFENCE FORCE RESERVESHon. K. W. HAYWARD (Kallangur—ALP) (7.29 p.m.): Last Tuesday in the Matters of PublicInterest debate I spoke about the unfair situation that exists in Australia whereby ...
Speech byHon. KEN HAYWARDMEMBER FOR KALLANGURHansard 30 May 2000ELECTRICITY INDUSTRYHon. K. W. HAYWARD (Kallangur—ALP) (6.28 p.m.): It is a pleasure tonight to speak to thisamendment. Before I do that, I just want to pick up on a couple of points that were ...
Speech byHon. KEN HAYWARDMEMBER FOR KALLANGURHansard 31 May 2000FIREWORKS TRAGEDYHon. K. W. HAYWARD (Kallangur—ALP) (10.20 a.m.): Two weekends ago Queenslanders ingeneral, and the Pine Rivers community in particular, were shocked and saddened by the ...
Speech byHon. KEN HAYWARDMEMBER FOR KALLANGURHansard 2 March 2000NARANGBA VALLEY STATE HIGH SCHOOLHon. K. W. HAYWARD (Kallangur—ALP) (7.16 p.m.): Monday, 31 January was a great day forthe growing communities of Narangba and Burpengary, because it was the day ...
Speech byHon. KEN HAYWARDMEMBER FOR KALLANGURHansard 12 April 2000WATER STORAGE, BURNETT RIVERHon. K. W. HAYWARD (Kallangur—ALP) (6.50 p.m.): Let us look at the record of theOpposition. When it was in Government the Opposition had its chance to solve the ...
Speech byHon. KEN HAYWARDMEMBER FOR KALLANGURHansard 13 April 2000VOLUNTEERSHon. K. W. HAYWARD (Kallangur—ALP) (7.06 p.m.): I want to take this opportunity to recognisepeople who serve as volunteers in Queensland, particularly in the electorate of Kallangur, ...
Speech byKEN TURNERMEMBER FOR THURINGOWAHansard 17 May 2000MOUNT SPEC NATIONAL PARKMr TURNER (Thuringowa—IND) (11.17 p.m.): Recently picnic tables, concrete stairways andsafety guardrails were smashed up and removed from Little Crystal Creek swimming hole, a ...
Speech byKEN TURNERMEMBER FOR THURINGOWAHansard 31 May 2000NEEDLE EXCHANGE PROGRAMSMr TURNER (Thuringowa—IND) (6.33 p.m.): I have no hesitation in supporting the motionmoved by the honourable member for Gladstone. For some considerable time free syringes have ...
Speech byKEN TURNERMEMBER FOR THURINGOWAHansard 1 June 2000SMOKING Mr TURNER (Thuringowa—IND) (7.16 p.m.): The decision to smoke is made between the agesof 12 and 16. Very few people start smoking after the age of 18. By the time our children leave school,33% ...
Speech byKEN TURNERMEMBER FOR THURINGOWAHansard 20 June 2000COMMUNITY URBAN RENEWAL PROGRAM, RASMUSSENMr TURNER (Thuringowa—IND) (11.10 p.m.): The very successful Community Urban RenewalProgram was established to promote safe, healthy and confident ...
Speech byHon. KEN HAYWARDMEMBER FOR KALLANGURHansard 8 November 2000ELECTRICITY INDUSTRYHon. K. W. HAYWARD (Kallangur—ALP) (6.20 p.m.): It is a pleasure to speak tonight inopposition to this motion. I was speaking to the member for Logan about the blinding ...
Speech byHon. KEN HAYWARDMEMBER FOR KALLANGURHansard 21 June 2000TREASURER'S PERFORMANCEHon. K. W. HAYWARD (Kallangur—ALP) (6.40 p.m.): It is a pleasure to speak in the Parliamenttonight against this motion. Firstly, I will say a few things about some of the ...
Speech byHon. KEN HAYWARDMEMBER FOR KALLANGURHansard 2 March 2000GOODS AND SERVICES TAXHon. K. W. HAYWARD (Kallangur—ALP) (10.21 a.m.): The justification presented to thecommunity by the Liberal/National coalition is that the GST is a simple, efficient tax ...
Speech byDr LESLEY CLARKMEMBER FOR BARRON RIVERHansard 12 April 2000SCHOOL ROAD SAFETYDr CLARK (Barron River—ALP) (11.05 p.m.): A petition from nearly 500 concerned parents andstaff of the Peace Lutheran College in my electorate was tabled in the Parliament ...
Speech byDr LESLEY CLARKMEMBER FOR BARRON RIVERHansard 12 April 2000GUARDIANSHIP AND ADMINISTRATION BILLDr CLARK (Barron River—ALP) (12.34 p.m.): The Guardianship and Administration Billrepresents the final stage of reforms initiated by the Labor Government ...
Speech byDr LESLEY CLARKMEMBER FOR BARRON RIVERHansard 12 April 2000SCHOOL ROAD SAFETYDr CLARK (Barron River—ALP) (11.05 p.m.): A petition from nearly 500 concerned parents andstaff of the Peace Lutheran College in my electorate was tabled in the Parliament ...
Speech byDr LESLEY CLARKMEMBER FOR BARRON RIVERHansard 16 May 2000EAST TRINITYDr CLARK (Barron River—ALP) (6.58 p.m.): It is not often that State Governments make trulyhistoric decisions with far-reaching consequences for entire regions, but the purchase of ...
Speech byDr LESLEY CLARKMEMBER FOR BARRON RIVERHansard 17 May 2000MENTAL HEALTH BILLDr CLARK (Barron River—ALP) (12.31 p.m.): It is with great pride that I rise to speak to theMental Health Bill 2000. This Bill, some five years in the making, will usher in a ...
Speech byLINDA LAVARCHSTATE MEMBER FOR KURWONGBAHHansard 14 March 2000JUDICIAL APPOINTMENTSMrs LAVARCH (Kurwongbah—ALP) (12 p.m.): How do we determine who is appointed as ajudge of one of our courts? For most Queenslanders, I suspect judges are simply ...
Speech byLINDA LAVARCHSTATE MEMBER FOR KURWONGBAHHansard 16 March 2000BILLBOARD ADVERTISING STANDARDSMrs LAVARCH (Kurwongbah—ALP) (7.15 p.m.): It was most pleasing to hear this morning thatAustralia's advertising watchdog, the Advertising Standards Board, has ...
Speech byLINDA LAVARCHSTATE MEMBER FOR KURWONGBAHHansard 11 April 2000CHILD PROTECTION AMENDMENT BILLMrs LAVARCH (Kurwongbah—ALP) (4.19 p.m.): I am pleased to rise in support of the ChildProtection Amendment Bill. I am proud to be part of a Government which ...
Speech byLINDA LAVARCHSTATE MEMBER FOR KURWONGBAHHansard 11 April 2000GUARDIANSHIP AND ADMINISTRATION BILLMrs LAVARCH (Kurwongbah—ALP) (5.43 p.m.): Can I say that I am pleased to rise in supportof the Guardianship and Administration Bill. In my lifetime, I ...
Speech byDr LESLEY CLARKMEMBER FOR BARRON RIVERHansard 1 June 2000JAMES COOK UNIVERSITY HIGH TECHNOLOGY LIBRARYDr CLARK (Barron River—ALP) (7.22 p.m.): 12 May 2000 will be remembered as an importantmilestone in the history of the Cairns campus of James Cook ...
Speech byDr LESLEY CLARKMEMBER FOR BARRON RIVERHansard 22 June 2000DRUG INJECTING ROOMSDr CLARK (Barron River—ALP) (6.50 p.m.): The debate tonight about the introduction of safeinjecting rooms is, at its core, about what kind of public policy we will commit ...
Speech byDr LESLEY CLARKMEMBER FOR BARRON RIVERHansard 19 July 2000NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH Dr CLARK (Barron River—ALP) (11.25 p.m.): On Saturday, 15 July I joined some 250 membersof the Queensland Neighbourhood Watch movement at the annual rally held at the QUT ...
Speech byDr LESLEY CLARKMEMBER FOR BARRON RIVERHansard 20 July 2000BUDGET 2000Dr CLARK (Barron River—ALP) (12.28 a.m.): The 2000-01 Budget confirms the commitment ofthe Beattie Labor Government to regional Queensland and to far-north Queensland in particular. ...
Speech byDr LESLEY CLARKMEMBER FOR BARRON RIVERHansard 24 August 2000TOURISM Dr CLARK (Barron River—ALP) (10.23 a.m.): Tourism is Queensland's second-largest industry,conservatively worth some $8 billion. My electorate of Barron River is home to the ...
Speech byDr LESLEY CLARKMEMBER FOR BARRON RIVERHansard 18 October 2000FOOD PRODUCTION [SAFETY] BILLDr CLARK (Barron River—ALP) (5.22 p.m.): The Australian New Zealand FoodAuthority—ANZFA—has estimated that every day 11,500 people contract a food-borne ...
Speech byDr LESLEY CLARKMEMBER FOR BARRON RIVERHansard 18 October 2000REDLYNCH STATE SCHOOLDr CLARK (Barron River—ALP) (10.59 p.m.): This morning I lodged a petition from 311 parentswho are seeking support for the construction of additional facilities at the ...
Speech byDr LESLEY CLARKMEMBER FOR BARRON RIVERHansard 14 November 2000NATIONAL FOOD SAFETY WEEKDr CLARK (Barron River—ALP) (12.19 p.m.): This week marks National Food Safety Week andis an appropriate time to focus on the national reforms currently being ...
Speech byDr LESLEY CLARKMEMBER FOR BARRON RIVERHansard 6 September 2000HOSPITAL WAITING LISTSDr CLARK (Barron River—ALP) (6.43 p.m.): I think the first thing that needs to be said in thisdebate tonight is that it is not a debate that we could have had under ...
Speech byDr LESLEY CLARKMEMBER FOR BARRON RIVERHansard 7 September 2000VEGETATION MANAGEMENT AMENDMENT BILLDr CLARK (Barron River—ALP) (9.46 p.m.): Yesterday in the debate on the Water Bill I notedthe difficulty that members opposite have with making the ...
Speech byDr LESLEY CLARKMEMBER FOR BARRON RIVERHansard 6 September 2000WATER BILLDr CLARK (Barron River—ALP) (3.37 p.m.): It is with pleasure that I rise to contribute to thedebate on the Water Bill 2000. As members from both sides have recognised, this is ...
Speech byDr LESLEY CLARKMEMBER FOR BARRON RIVERHansard 31 May 2000NEEDLE EXCHANGE PROGRAMSDr CLARK (Barron River—ALP) (6.28 p.m.): I am pleased to rise tonight to support the motion ofthe member for Gladstone calling on the Federal Government to provide free ...
Speech byDr LESLEY CLARKMEMBER FOR BARRON RIVERHansard 7 September 2000MACKAY; SUGAR INDUSTRYDr CLARK (Barron River—ALP) (6.48 p.m.): This morning the Premier accurately summed upthe difference between the Government and the members opposite; you whinge and ...
Speech byDr LESLEY CLARKMEMBER FOR BARRON RIVERHansard 15 November 2000MANIFESTO 2000Dr CLARK (Barron River—ALP) (11.22 p.m.): As we continue to witness violent struggles aroundthe globe such as the current Middle East crisis, we as individuals can feel ...
Speech byMr M. ROWELLMEMBER FOR HINCHINBROOKHansard 1 June 2000TRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT BILLMr ROWELL (Hinchinbrook—NPA) (5.23 p.m.): It is with great pleasure that I join this debate,because it relates to a very important issue for my electorate. Certainly, ...
Speech byMr M. ROWELLMEMBER FOR HINCHINBROOKHansard 22 June 2000PRIMARY INDUSTRIES AND NATURAL RESOURCES LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr ROWELL (Hinchinbrook—NPA) (5.04 p.m.): This amendment Bill addresses a number ofissues within Primary Industries. Probably ...
Speech byMr M. ROWELLMEMBER FOR HINCHINBROOKHansard 22 June 2000DAIRY INDUSTRY (IMPLEMENTATION OF NATIONAL ADJUSTMENT ARRANGEMENTS)AMENDMENT BILLMr ROWELL (Hinchinbrook—NPA) (9.20 p.m.): This is an absolute disgrace, an absolutedisgrace. It was absolutely ...
Speech byMr M. ROWELLMEMBER FOR HINCHINBROOKHansard 19 July 2000DIESEL REBATE SCHEMEMr ROWELL (Hinchinbrook—NPA) (6.30 p.m.): In rising to join this debate, I support the motionmoved by the member for Gladstone. I think it is very important that we ...
Speech byMr M. ROWELLMEMBER FOR HINCHINBROOKHansard 20 July 2000SUGAR INDUSTRYMr ROWELL (Hinchinbrook—NPA) (10.04 a.m.): The sugar industry has endured one of thelowest periods of its long and proud history in this State. The world sugar price has been at ...
Speech byMr M. ROWELLMEMBER FOR HINCHINBROOKHansard 5 October 2000DROUGHT DECLARATIONSMr ROWELL (Hinchinbrook—NPA) (6 p.m.): I move—"That in view of the difficulty drought-stricken primary producers are having in securingindividual droughted property ...
Speech byMr M. ROWELLMEMBER FOR HINCHINBROOKHansard 17 October 2000NATURE CONSERVATION AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr ROWELL (Hinchinbrook—NPA) (2.30 p.m.): The Nature Conservation and Other LegislationAmendment Bill raises a number of important ...
Speech byMr M. ROWELLMEMBER FOR HINCHINBROOKHansard 18 October 2000FOOD PRODUCTION (SAFETY) BILLMr ROWELL (Hinchinbrook—NPA) (3.50 p.m.): Food safety has emerged as one of the mostimportant consumer issues in recent years. Increasingly food safety is becoming ...
Speech byMr M. ROWELLMEMBER FOR HINCHINBROOKHansard 30 May 2000SUGAR INDUSTRY AMENDMENT BILLMr ROWELL (Hinchinbrook—NPA) (3.46 p.m.): The Queensland sugar industry is experiencinga difficult period, exacerbated by extreme adverse weather conditions in some ...
Speech byMr M. ROWELLMEMBER FOR HINCHINBROOKHansard 6 September 2000WATER BILLMr ROWELL (Hinchinbrook—NPA) (5.18 p.m.): In joining this debate on the Water Bill, I want tosay that water is an extremely important commodity for Queensland, which is a very big ...
Speech byMr M. ROWELLMEMBER FOR HINCHINBROOKHansard 7 September 2000VEGETATION MANAGEMENT AMENDMENT BILLMr ROWELL (Hinchinbrook—NPA) (9.06 p.m.): It is with a great deal of concern that I rise tospeak to the Vegetation Management Amendment Bill, because many ...
Speech byMr M. ROWELLMEMBER FOR HINCHINBROOKHansard 7 September 2000MACKAY; SUGAR INDUSTRYMr ROWELL (Hinchinbrook—NPA) (6.07 p.m.): It is good to see them here. I rise to second themotion moved by the member for Mirani. I wish to place on record the ...
Speech byMr M. ROWELLMEMBER FOR HINCHINBROOKHansard 20 July 2000BUDGET 2000Mr ROWELL (Hinchinbrook—NPA) (9.24 p.m.): The thing that disappoints me most about thisBudget is its lack of vision in relation to the development of Queensland. When we look around ...
Speech byMr M. ROWELLMEMBER FOR HINCHINBROOKHansard 9 November 2000APPROPRIATION BILL [No. 2]; APPROPRIATION [PARLIAMENT] BILL [No. 2]Mr ROWELL (Hinchinbrook—NPA) (3.40 p.m.): In rising to join the debate on the AppropriationBills, I say at the outset that it ...
Speech byMr M. ROWELLMEMBER FOR HINCHINBROOKHansard 23 August 2000DAIRY INDUSTRYMr ROWELL (Hinchinbrook—NPA) (10.18 a.m.): I wish to draw attention to a renewed threatfacing dairy farmers and call upon the Minister for Primary Industries to urgently act on ...
Speech byMr M. ROWELLMEMBER FOR HINCHINBROOKHansard 23 August 2000APPROPRIATION BILL, ESTIMATES COMMITTEE AMr ROWELL (Hinchinbrook—NPA) (11.33 a.m.): It was with great disappointment that I had toput in a dissenting report in respect of the Estimates for the ...
Speech byMr M. ROWELLMEMBER FOR HINCHINBROOKHansard 22 August 2000FUEL PRICESMr ROWELL (Hinchinbrook—NPA) (6.46 p.m.): I am absolutely astounded at the argy-bargypresented by the member for Woodridge. I can certainly assure the House that one category ...
Speech byMr M. ROWELLMEMBER FOR HINCHINBROOKHansard 4 October 2000DROUGHT, SOUTHERN QUEENSLANDMr ROWELL (Hinchinbrook—NPA) (11.19 p.m.): The worsening drought in much of southernQueensland has highlighted major deficiencies with the Beattie Government's ...
Speech byMr P. PURCELLMEMBER FOR BULIMBAHansard 13 April 2000STATE HOUSING AMENDMENT BILLMr PURCELL (Bulimba—ALP) (3.26 p.m.): I congratulate the Minister on this innovative Bill, theState Housing Amendment Bill. In an environment in which home ownership is ...
Speech byMr P. PURCELLMEMBER FOR BULIMBAHansard 17 May 2000COMPETITION POLICY REFORM [QUEENSLAND] BILLMr PURCELL (Bulimba—ALP) (10.12 p.m.): National Competition Policy has not helped workersin this country. It has destroyed and is continuing to destroy jobs. ...
Speech byMr P. PURCELLMEMBER FOR BULIMBAHansard 1 June 2000TRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT BILLMr PURCELL (Bulimba—ALP) (3.49 p.m.): It gives me great delight to speak in the debate onthe Training and Employment Bill 2000, which will benefit all Queensland ...
Speech byMr P. PURCELLMEMBER FOR BULIMBAHansard 29 February 2000NATURAL RESOURCES AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr PURCELL (Bulimba—ALP) (5.53 p.m.): In speaking to the Natural Resources and OtherLegislation Amendment Bill, I make the observation that ...
Speech byMr P. PURCELLMEMBER FOR BULIMBAHansard 1 March 2000DRUG REHABILITATION (COURT DIVERSION) BILLMr PURCELL (Bulimba—ALP) (3.09 p.m.): I recently had the opportunity to go to Sydney to seefirst-hand the drug courts operating. I must say that I was most ...
Speech byMr P. PURCELLMEMBER FOR BULIMBAHansard 2 March 2000WHEAT BREEDINGMr PURCELL (Bulimba—ALP) (7.26 p.m.): I recently accompanied the Minister for Public Worksand Housing, Mr Robert Schwarten, on a visit to Toowoomba to outline plans for an innovative ...
Speech byMr P. PURCELLMEMBER FOR BULIMBAHansard 12 April 2000DOMESTIC BUILDING CONTRACTS BILL; QUEENSLAND BUILDING TRIBUNAL BILLMr PURCELL (Bulimba—ALP) (4.07 p.m.): I would like to congratulate the Minister for Equityand Fair Trading for the whole raft of ...
Speech byMrs NITACUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR BUNDABERGHansard 24 August 2000APPROPRIATION BILL, ESTIMATES COMMITTEE EMrs NITA CUNNINGHAM (Bundaberg— ALP) (11.43 a.m.): I can only assume that the memberfor Surfers Paradise is having a bad day. As one of the members ...
Speech byMrs NITACUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR BUNDABERGHansard 6 September 2000WATER BILLMrs NITA CUNNINGHAM (Bundaberg— ALP) (4.58 p.m.): I rise to support this Water Bill, thefirst overhaul of Queensland's water laws for 90 years. While Queensland's water industry ...
Speech byMrs NITACUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR BUNDABERGHansard 6 September 2000YOUNG PEOPLE OF BUNDABERGMrs NITA CUNNINGHAM (Bundaberg— ALP) (11.16 p.m.): I would like to place on record in thisHouse the remarkable achievements of some of the young students in ...
Speech byMrs NITACUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR BUNDABERGHansard 4 October 2000WATER ALLOCATION AND MANAGEMENT PLANSMrs NITA CUNNINGHAM (Bundaberg— ALP) (6.29 p.m.): I am pleased to support the Minister'samendment to the motion, an amendment that supports his and this ...
Speech byMrs NITACUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR BUNDABERGHansard 17 October 2000FUEL PRICESMrs NITA CUNNINGHAM (Bundaberg— ALP) (7.06 p.m.): The Leader of the Opposition can goon and on trying to beat up a scandal, but rising fuel prices are the biggest problem facing ...
Speech byMrs NITACUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR BUNDABERGHansard 9 November 2000MR SPEAKER'S RULINGMotion of DissentMrs NITA CUNNINGHAM (Bundaberg— ALP) (11.06 p.m.): I have asked to speak in the debateon this dissent motion tonight to express my disgust at yet another ...
Speech byMr P. PURCELLMEMBER FOR BULIMBAHansard 20 June 2000GST AND RELATED MATTERS BILLMr PURCELL (Bulimba—ALP) (5.41 p.m.): I want to talk about the GST as it relates to housing.I can say a lot of things about the GST—the bad things that it is going to do ...
Speech byMr P. PURCELLMEMBER FOR BULIMBAHansard 18 July 2000ASBESTOSMr PURCELL (Bulimba—ALP) (10.24 a.m.): On the weekend I attended an asbestosawareness seminar held at the Trades and Labour Council in Brisbane. It was organised by ShirleyWhite and her group ...
Speech byMr P. PURCELLMEMBER FOR BULIMBAHansard 19 July 2000DIESEL REBATE SCHEMEMr PURCELL (Bulimba—ALP) (6.45 p.m.): I rise to support the Treasurer's amendment on thismatter and also to support Queensland industry groups who have raised concerns about ...
Speech byMrs NITACUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR BUNDABERGHansard 20 July 2000BUDGET 2000Mrs NITA CUNNINGHAM (Bundaberg— ALP) (1.04 a.m.): I have a great deal of pleasure inspeaking to the Appropriation Bills and highlighting some of the benefits for my electorate ...
Speech byMrs NITACUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR BUNDABERGHansard 18 July 2000CHILDERS BACKPACKERS HOSTEL FIREMrs NITA CUNNINGHAM (Bundaberg— ALP) (12.01 p.m.): I endorse the comments madeearlier this morning by the Premier and the member for Burnett with regard to the ...
Speech byMrs NITACUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR BUNDABERGHansard 15 November 2000QUEENSLAND RAILMrs NITA CUNNINGHAM (Bundaberg— ALP) (6.55 p.m.): I rise to support the amendmentmoved by the Minister. Contrary to the doom and gloom, the meaningless drivel and the scare ...
Speech byMrs NITACUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR BUNDABERGHansard 20 July 2000BUNDABERG INDUSTRIAL PARKMrs NITA CUNNINGHAM (Bundaberg— ALP) (10.10 a.m.): My electorate of Bundaberg had amajor boost to its drive for jobs with the recent launch by the Deputy Premier, Jim ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 8 September 2000NATIVE TITLE RESOLUTION BILLHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (2.36 p.m.), in reply: I thank allhonourable members for their contributions to the debate on this ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 8 September 2000LAND AND RESOURCES TRIBUNAL AMENDMENT BILLHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (4.06 p.m.), in reply: That was thegreatest speech Mr Santoro has ever made in this ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 3 October 2000MINISTERIAL STATEMENTResponse to LCARC ReportHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (10.09 a.m.), by leave: I table theGovernment's response to the Legal, Constitutional ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 3 October 2000MINISTERIAL STATEMENTOlympic Business Forums, Goodwill GamesHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (10.13 a.m.), by leave: Queenslandwas going for gold at the ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 6 September 2000MINISTERIAL STATEMENTGovernment AchievementsHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.34 a.m.), by leave: In recent weeksthe people of Queensland have witnessed the ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 6 September 2000MINISTERIAL STATEMENTElectoral Fraud; CJC InquiryHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.40 a.m.), by leave: On 15 August theAttorney-General, following consultation ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 7 September 2000MINISTERIAL STATEMENTCape York Partnerships Business SummitHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.33 a.m.), by leave: Weipa has beenwitness to an historic gathering ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 7 September 2000MINISTERIAL STATEMENTSouth Sea Islander Recognition StatementHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.37 a.m.), by leave: I seek thesupport of all members of the ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 8 September 2000MINISTERIAL STATEMENTMurgon MeatworksHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.32 a.m.), by leave: Today I will takegreat pleasure in officially re-opening the Murgon ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 24 August 2000FEDERAL COURTS (CONSEQUENTIAL AMENDMENTS) BILLHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (4.32 p.m.): I move—"That the Bill be now read a second time."The Federal Courts ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 5 September 2000MINISTERIAL STATEMENTNative TitleHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.36 a.m.), by leave: I welcome ourcolleagues from the British House of Commons. They will see ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 5 September 2000MINISTERIAL STATEMENTSugar IndustryHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier) (9.42 a.m.), by leave: The sugar industryis central to the continued economic health of much ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 5 September 2000TRANS-TASMAN MUTUAL RECOGNITION (QUEENSLAND) AUTHORISATION BILLHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (12.30 p.m.): I move— "That the Bill be now read a second ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 5 September 2000NATIVE TITLE RESOLUTION BILLHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (12.35 p.m.): I move—"That the Bill be now read a second time."The Bill I present today seeks to ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 17 October 2000MINISTERIAL STATEMENTGold Coast Honda Indy 300Hon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.55 a.m.), by leave: On the weekend Iwas lucky enough, together with other senior ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 17 October 2000CONFIDENCE IN MR SPEAKERDr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (Leader of the Liberal Party) (6.10 p.m.): I rise to second the motionmoved by the Leader of the Opposition. It is now beyond dispute ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 18 October 2000SALINITYHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.33 a.m.), by leave: One of the veryimportant matters that will be discussed at the Council of Australian Governments ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 4 October 2000MINISTERIAL STATEMENTi.labHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.47 a.m.), by leave: Queensland hastaken another big step towards the goal of becoming the Smart ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 4 October 2000MINISTERIAL STATEMENTJobs Creation; Mr D. McManusHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier) (9.38 a.m.), by leave: As I indicated tothe House yesterday, this Government is ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 5 October 2000MINISTERIAL STATEMENTPit Bull TerriersHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.37 a.m.), by leave: There have beena number of horrific attacks on people by pit bull ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 5 October 2000MR SPEAKER'S RULINGHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.29 p.m.): I rise to oppose the motionthat has been moved. There are serious issues before the Shepherdson ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 17 October 2000MOTION OF CONDOLENCEMr V. J. N. Cooper; Mr H. WilliamsHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.31 a.m.), by leave, without notice: Imove—"1. That this House desires to ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 17 October 2000MINISTERIAL STATEMENTFuel PricesHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.49 a.m.), by leave: Motorists andindustry continue to suffer from high petrol prices. Prices ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 24 August 2000APPROPRIATION BILL, ESTIMATES COMMITTEE EHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (12.02 p.m.): I thank the committee forits report and its support of the expenditure ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 5 October 2000MINISTERIAL STATEMENTChief Hansard Reporter Hon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.43 a.m.), by leave: I rise to speakwith some regret today, because we bid farewell ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 5 October 2000MINISTERIAL STATEMENTGold Coast Marine Precinct Hon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.41 a.m.), by leave: Later today, withDeputy Premier Jim Elder and Gold Coast ...
Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 22 August 2000FUEL PRICESHon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (6 p.m.): I move—"That this Parliament calls on the Premier to establish a commission of inquiry into ...
Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 23 August 2000ELECTORAL FRAUDHon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (10.10 a.m.): As theLabor rorts in Townsville unfold, it is becoming increasingly evident that ...
Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 23 August 2000ELECTORAL FRAUDHon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (6.03 p.m.): Imove—"That this House expresses its profound concern that the Labor Party corrupted ...
Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 23 August 2000FREEDOM OF INFORMATION AMENDMENT BILLHon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (8.43 p.m.), in reply:I thank honourable members for their contributions to ...
Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 23 August 2000MINERAL RESOURCES AMENDMENT BILLHon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (10.24 p.m.): Inspeaking to the Mineral Resources Amendment Bill proposed by the ...
Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 22 June 2000DAIRY INDUSTRY [IMPLEMENTATION OF NATIONAL ADJUSTMENT ARRANGEMENTS]AMENDMENT BILLHon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (9.58 p.m.): Inaddressing this ...
Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 18 July 2000GOVERNMENT PUBLIC RELATIONSHon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (10.18 a.m.): Eventsover the last few days have clearly demonstrated that this is a ...
Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 18 July 2000STATE BUDGETHon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (11.32 a.m.): It wasinteresting to note the sensitivity of the Deputy Premier this morning in regard ...
Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 19 July 2000UNEMPLOYMENTHon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (10.08 a.m.): Apolitical generation ago, a now discredited Labor leader promised that no child would ...
Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 19 July 2000DIESEL REBATE SCHEMEHon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (6.20 p.m.): TheOpposition supports the motion moved by the member for Gladstone to the extent ...
Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 20 July 2000BUDGET 2000Hon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (11.30 a.m.): Inresponding to the Budget, I want to congratulate the Government on one particular ...
Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 30 May 2000FIJIHon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (9.48 a.m.): Iwelcome the opportunity to associate the Opposition with the comments made by the Premier and ...
Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 30 May 2000FUEL SUBSIDY SCHEMEHon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (10.18 a.m.): At theoutset I say that the Opposition will offer bipartisan support to any ...
Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 31 May 2000FUEL SUBSIDY SCHEMEHon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (10.22 a.m.): Wehave now reached the stage at which the only people in Queensland who seem to be ...
Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 20 June 2000FUEL SUBSIDY SCHEMEHon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (10.24 a.m.): Theongoing efforts of the Premier and his discredited Treasurer to tamper with ...
Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 20 June 2000FUEL SUBSIDY SCHEMEHon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (11.30 a.m.): It isvery clear from the performance of the Government today that the credibility ...
Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 20 June 2000FUEL SUBSIDY SCHEMEHon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (5.58 p.m.): Imove—"That this House calls upon the Treasurer to direct the Commissioner of ...
Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 20 July 2000UNEMPLOYMENTHon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (6 p.m.): I move—"That this House notes that Queensland has the second highest unemployment rate ...
Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 21 July 2000SNR CONST. N. J. WATTHon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (9.41 a.m.): I joinwith the Premier this morning in endorsing the sentiments that he has ...
Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 22 August 2000FUEL PRICESHon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (10.19 a.m.): It isbecoming increasingly clear that the Premier's desperate attempt to evade the ...
Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 22 August 2000ELECTORAL FRAUD; MS K. EHRMANNHon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (11.50 a.m.):Honourable members should not underestimate the gravity of ...
Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 24 August 2000ELECTORAL FRAUD; MS K EHRMANNHon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (10.17 a.m.): Todaythe Beattie Labor Government stands accused from within its own ...
Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 24 August 2000APPROPRIATION BILL, ESTIMATES COMMITTEE EHon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (11.37 a.m.): I say inresponse to the comments made by the member for ...
Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 5 September 2000ELECTORAL FRAUD; MS K. EHRMANNHon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (11.30 a.m.): TheHouse has heard some interesting admissions from the Premier ...
Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 18 May 2000CENSURE OF MINISTER FOR PUBLIC WORKS AND MINISTER FOR HOUSINGHon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (5.58 p.m.): Imove—"That this House censures the ...
Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 21 June 2000TREASURER'S PERFORMANCEHon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (6.10 p.m.): Isecond the motion moved by the honourable member for Moggill. A couple of ...
Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 21 June 2000FUEL SUBSIDY SCHEMEHon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (10.17 a.m.): Ifanyone needed any proof that the Premier and the Treasurer had their own agenda ...
Speech byHon. STEVE BREDHAUERMEMBER FOR COOKHansard 5 October 2000TRANSPORT [BUSWAY AND LIGHT RAIL] AMENDMENT BILLHon. S. D. BREDHAUER (Cook—ALP) (Minister for Transport and Minister for Main Roads)(2.31 p.m.), in reply: I thank all honourable members for ...
Speech byHon. STEVE BREDHAUERMEMBER FOR COOKHansard 19 October 2000MINISTERIAL STATEMENTMr H. WilliamsHon. S. D. BREDHAUER (Cook—ALP) (Minister for Transport and Minister for Main Roads)(10 a.m.): Mr Speaker, I seek leave to make a ministerial statement and, ...
Speech byHon. STEVE BREDHAUERMEMBER FOR COOKHansard 14 November 2000MINISTERIAL STATEMENTVessel Grounding, Great Barrier ReefHon. S. D. BREDHAUER (Cook—ALP) (Minister for Transport and Minister for Main Roads)(9.58 a.m.), by leave: I would like to advise the ...
Speech byHon. STEVE BREDHAUERMEMBER FOR COOKHansard 15 November 2000FUEL PRICESHon. S. D. BREDHAUER (Cook—ALP) (Minister for Transport and Minister for Main Roads)(11.18 a.m.): I second the amendment moved by the Deputy Premier. It was easier to drag ...
Speech byMr T. MALONEMEMBER FOR MIRANIHansard 20 July 2000BUDGET 2000Mr MALONE (Mirani—NPA) (10.23 p.m.): I take much pleasure in rising to speak in theAppropriation debate. Firstly, comments were made by members opposite that we were critical of theBudget. I ...
Speech byMr T. MALONEMEMBER FOR MIRANIHansard 31 July 2002TRANSPORT (COMPULSORY BAC TESTING) AMENDMENT BILLMr MALONE (Mirani—NPA) (9.21 p.m.): I rise in support of the private member's bill introducedby the Deputy Leader of the Opposition. The purpose of ...
Speech byMr T. MALONEMEMBER FOR MIRANIHansard 22 August 2000FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY AMENDMENT REGULATION (No. 1)Mr MALONE (Mirani—NPA) (12.30 p.m.): I move—"That the Fire and Rescue Authority Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 2000, SubordinateLegislation No. 113 ...
Speech byMr T. MALONEMEMBER FOR MIRANIHansard 23 August 2000APPROPRIATION BILL, ESTIMATES COMMITTEE BMr MALONE (Mirani—NPA) (12.56 p.m.): I, too, would like to thank and congratulate thechairman, Pat, for his excellent role in chairing Estimates Committee B. ...
Speech byMr T. MALONEMEMBER FOR MIRANIHansard 30 May 2000SUGAR INDUSTRY AMENDMENT BILLMr MALONE (Mirani—NPA) (4.42 p.m.): I welcome the opportunity to speak on the SugarIndustry Amendment Bill. I suspect that I should invite the Minister for Emergency ...
Speech byMr T. MALONEMEMBER FOR MIRANIHansard 31 May 2000COMPETITION POLICY REFORM [QUEENSLAND] BILLMr MALONE (Mirani—NPA) (9.12 p.m.): I take great pleasure in making a contribution to theCompetition Policy Reform (Queensland) Repeal Bill. One would have to ...
Speech byMr T. MALONEMEMBER FOR MIRANIHansard 19 July 2000SUGAR INDUSTRYMr MALONE (Mirani—NPA) (11.20 p.m.): Tonight I wish to bring to the attention of theParliament the terrible plight of the sugar industry in Queensland. In 1998 there were severe ...
Speech byMr T. MALONEMEMBER FOR MIRANIHansard 20 July 2000SUGAR INDUSTRYMr MALONE (Mirani—NPA) (10.21 a.m.): The most important decentralised industry inQueensland is in diabolical trouble after three consecutive years of absolutely disastrous seasons,caused ...
Speech byHon. STEVE BREDHAUERMEMBER FOR COOKHansard 23 August 2000APPROPRIATION BILL, ESTIMATES COMMITTEE CHon. S. D. BREDHAUER (Cook—ALP) (Minister for Transport and Minister for Main Roads)(3.52 p.m.): I rise to speak about the Estimates for the Departments ...
Speech byHon. STEVE BREDHAUERMEMBER FOR COOKHansard 24 August 2000MINISTERIAL STATEMENTBoat Registration ConcessionsHon. S. D. BREDHAUER (Cook—ALP) (Minister for Transport and Minister for Main Roads)(9.49 a.m.), by leave: Concessions are an important part of ...
Speech byHon. STEVE BREDHAUERMEMBER FOR COOKHansard 8 September 2000MINISTERIAL STATEMENTRail Service AgreementsHon. S. D. BREDHAUER (Cook—ALP) (Minister for Transport and Minister for Main Roads)(9.46 a.m.), by leave: Under the Beattie Labor Government, ...
Speech byHon. STEVE BREDHAUERMEMBER FOR COOKHansard 3 October 2000MINISTERIAL STATEMENTSouth-east BuswayHon. S. D. BREDHAUER (Cook—ALP) (Minister for Transport and Minister for Main Roads)(10.23 a.m.), by leave: Over the past two weeks Queensland has played ...
Speech byHon. STEVE BREDHAUERMEMBER FOR COOKHansard 4 October 2000MINISTERIAL STATEMENTBrisbane Traffic CongestionHon. S. D. BREDHAUER (Cook—ALP) (Minister for Transport and Minister for Main Roads)(10.07 a.m.), by leave: Earlier this month the Leader of the ...
Speech byHon. STEVE BREDHAUERMEMBER FOR COOKHansard 15 November 2000QUEENSLAND RAILHon. S. D. BREDHAUER (Cook—ALP) (Minister for Transport and Minister for Main Roads)(6.20 p.m.): I move the following amendment—"Delete all words after 'House' and insert the ...
Speech byHon. STEVE BREDHAUERMEMBER FOR COOKHansard 16 November 2000MINISTERIAL STATEMENTCityTrans Dawn Express ServiceHon. S. D. BREDHAUER (Cook—ALP) (Minister for Transport and Minister for Main Roads)(9.58 a.m.), by leave: Earlier this year, the Lord Mayor ...
Speech byMr T. MALONEMEMBER FOR MIRANIHansard 16 March 2000TRANSPORT LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr MALONE (Mirani—NPA) (5.18 p.m.): It is with pleasure I rise to speak to the TransportLegislation Amendment Bill.Honourable members interjected. Mr MALONE: I do ...
Speech byHon. STEVE BREDHAUERMEMBER FOR COOKHansard 22 June 2000MINISTERIAL STATEMENTRoad Safety AdvertisementHon. S. D. BREDHAUER (Cook—ALP) (Minister for Transport and Minister for Main Roads)(9.58 a.m.), by leave: Today I will be launching a new television ...
Speech byHon. STEVE BREDHAUERMEMBER FOR COOKHansard 19 July 2000DIESEL REBATE SCHEMEHon. S. D. BREDHAUER (Cook—ALP) (Minister for Transport and Minister for Main Roads)(6.15 p.m.): I second the amendment moved by the Treasurer. As part of the Federal ...
Speech byHon. STEVE BREDHAUERMEMBER FOR COOKHansard 20 July 2000MINISTERIAL STATEMENTMr V. O'RourkeHon. S. D. BREDHAUER (Cook—ALP) (Minister for Transport and Minister for Main Roads)(9.45 a.m.), by leave: I rise to inform the House that the Chief Executive ...
Speech byMr T. MALONEMEMBER FOR MIRANIHansard 16 March 2000FLOODSMr MALONE (Mirani—NPA) (7.05 p.m.): As everyone in this House knows, in recent weeks vastareas of Queensland have been flooded and hundreds of people have been affected to varyingdegrees by ...
Speech byMr T. MALONEMEMBER FOR MIRANIHansard 13 April 2000EMERGENCY SERVICES BUILDING, ROSEWOODMr MALONE (Mirani—NPA) (7.17 p.m.): Tonight, I am calling on the Minister for EmergencyServices, Stephen Robertson, to call an immediate halt to the work on the ...
Speech byMr T. MALONEMEMBER FOR MIRANIHansard 17 May 2000NATIONAL PARK ESTATEMr MALONE (Mirani—NPA) (6.42 p.m.): I rise to contribute to this debate, which is about thedecline in our national parks.Mr Welford: You were fined.Mr MALONE: At least I paid my ...
Speech byMr T. MALONEMEMBER FOR MIRANIHansard 17 May 2000VOLUNTEERSMr MALONE (Mirani—NPA) (11.07 p.m.): At a time when volunteers are in the public spotlight, Ibelieve it is opportune for this Parliament to reflect on the contribution being made by ...
Speech byHon. STEVE BREDHAUERMEMBER FOR COOKHansard 20 July 2000UNEMPLOYMENTHon. S. D. BREDHAUER (Cook—ALP) (Minister for Transport and Minister for Main Roads)(6.50 p.m.): Fancy the member for Toowoomba South coming into this Chamber and using ...
Speech byHon. V. LESTERMEMBER FOR KEPPELHansard 24 August 2000APPROPRIATION BILL, ESTIMATES COMMITTEE GHon. V. P. LESTER (Keppel—NPA) (3.28 p.m.): I thank all those involved in our Estimateshearings. I want to communicate to the Natural Resources Minister a ...
Speech byHon. V. LESTERMEMBER FOR KEPPELHansard 5 September 2000WATER BILLHon. V. P. LESTER (Keppel—NPA) (2.55 p.m.): I have to say at the very outset that membersof the Opposition are somewhat concerned and alarmed that we have been presented with some ...
Speech byHon. V. LESTERMEMBER FOR KEPPELHansard 17 October 2000MOTION OF CONDOLENCEMr V. J. N. Cooper; Mr H. WilliamsHon. V. P. LESTER (Keppel—NPA) (9.42 a.m.): I read the speeches of Vivian Cooper and Ithink that they could almost be a description of what ...
Speech byHon. V. LESTERMEMBER FOR KEPPELHansard 9 November 2000APPROPRIATION BILL [No. 2]; APPROPRIATION [PARLIAMENT] BILL [No. 2]Hon. V. P. LESTER (Keppel—NPA) (2.50 p.m.): One of the concerns that I have, and I am verygenuine about it, is the spread of ...
Speech byHon. V. LESTERMEMBER FOR KEPPELHansard 16 November 2000ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLHon. V. P. LESTER (Keppel—NPA) (3.58 p.m.): The Environmental Protection and OtherLegislation Amendment Bill 2000 canvasses one of the ...
Speech byWARREN PITTMEMBER FOR MULGRAVEHansard 1 March 2000ANIMALS PROTECTION AMENDMENT BILLMr PITT (Mulgrave—ALP) (4.26 p.m.): I am pleased to speak briefly to the Animals ProtectionAmendment Bill. As caring, thinking human beings, no doubt all members of ...
Speech byHon. V. LESTERMEMBER FOR KEPPELHansard 29 February 2000TREE-CLEARING GUIDELINESHon. V. P. LESTER (Keppel—NPA) (6.09 p.m.): Is it any wonder we have had suchdemonstrations as happened in Winton and are going to happen again in Roma in the not too ...
Speech byHon. V. LESTERMEMBER FOR KEPPELHansard 2 March 2000INCLUSION OF AREAS IN BRISBANE FOREST PARKHon. V. P. LESTER (Keppel—NPA) (3.11 p.m.): It is estimated that almost one and a halfmillion locals and over half a million tourists visit the Brisbane ...
Speech byHon. V. LESTERMEMBER FOR KEPPELHansard 15 March 2000FRASER ISLANDHon. V. P. LESTER (Keppel—NPA) (11.09 p.m.): I have to comment tonight on the atrocitiesthat are occurring in relation to the management of Fraser Island. I have to say to this ...
Speech byHon. V. LESTERMEMBER FOR KEPPELHansard 16 May 2000MOTION OF CONDOLENCEDeath of Mr R. JonesHon. V. P. LESTER (Keppel—NPA) (2.48 p.m.): As one of those who did serve with the late RayJones, I do believe it was a privilege. I really want to say that. ...
Speech byHon. V. LESTERMEMBER FOR KEPPELHansard 17 May 2000NATIONAL PARK ESTATEHon. V. P. LESTER (Keppel—NPA) (5.57 p.m.): I move—"That this House deplores the lack of resourcing of the national park estate, as detailedin the recent damning report by the ...
Speech byHon. V. LESTERMEMBER FOR KEPPELHansard 17 May 2000COMPETITION POLICY REFORM [QUEENSLAND] BILLHon. V. P. LESTER (Keppel—NPA) (10.33 p.m.): In 1992, the Council of AustralianGovernments—COAG—which comprises Federal, State and Territory Governments as ...
Speech byHon. V. LESTERMEMBER FOR KEPPELHansard 18 May 2000EVELYN STREET, YEPPOONHon. V. P. LESTER (Keppel—NPA) (7.22 p.m.): I believe that we have reached the stage atwhich Governments and councils have to be much more careful in the granting of housing ...
Speech byHon. V. LESTERMEMBER FOR KEPPELHansard 19 July 2000FREEDOM OF INFORMATION AMENDMENT BILLHon. V. P. LESTER (Keppel—NPA) (9.13 p.m.): I have to confess that I am amazed that someof my colleagues have suggested that there will be a vote on this ...
Speech byHon. V. LESTERMEMBER FOR KEPPELHansard 22 August 2000VALUATION OF LAND AMENDMENT BILLHon. V. P. LESTER (Keppel—NPA) (4.16 p.m.): We all know that the issue of valuations is moreoften than not a very contentious one which has no doubt given many a ...
Speech byHon. V. LESTERMEMBER FOR KEPPELHansard 23 August 2000APPROPRIATION BILL, ESTIMATES COMMITTEE AHon. V. P. LESTER (Keppel—NPA) (11.53 a.m.): An area of concern which was raised in theEstimates committee relating to Aboriginal and Islander affairs was ...
Speech byHon. V. LESTERMEMBER FOR KEPPELHansard 7 September 2000MACKAY; SUGAR INDUSTRYHon. V. P. LESTER (Keppel—NPA) (6.32 p.m.): The refusal of this do-nothing Beattie LaborGovernment to undertake any new water infrastructure projects in this State will, by ...
Speech byHon. V. LESTERMEMBER FOR KEPPELHansard 4 October 2000WATER ALLOCATION AND MANAGEMENT PLANSHon. V. P. LESTER (Keppel—NPA) (5.59 p.m.): I move—"That this Parliament recognises that secure water entitlements are essential to irrigatorsand their ...
Speech byHon. V. LESTERMEMBER FOR KEPPELHansard 5 October 2000NATURE CONSERVATION AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLHon. V. P. LESTER (Keppel—NPA) (11.09 p.m.): Forest recreation relies upon a finite, shrinkingand non-renewable resource that is already at a ...
Speech byWARREN PITTMEMBER FOR MULGRAVEHansard 30 May 2000SUGAR INDUSTRY AMENDMENT BILLMr PITT (Mulgrave—ALP) (5.02 p.m.): Today it is a pleasure to speak in support of the SugarIndustry Amendment Bill. I acknowledge the contribution made by the two previous ...
Speech byWARREN PITTMEMBER FOR MULGRAVEHansard 1 June 2000QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICEMr PITT (Mulgrave—ALP) (6.49 p.m.): To quote from the great Australian movie The Castle, themember for Toowoomba South must be dreamin' if he thinks that there is any credence ...
Speech byWARREN PITTMEMBER FOR MULGRAVEHansard 21 June 2000EQUITY AND FAIR TRADING [MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS] BILLMr PITT (Mulgrave—ALP) (5.18 p.m.): I congratulate the Minister on bringing the Equity andFair Trading (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2000 into ...
Speech byWARREN PITTMEMBER FOR MULGRAVEHansard 15 March 2000POLICE POWERS AND RESPONSIBILITIES BILLMr PITT (Mulgrave—ALP) (2.46 p.m.): I am extremely pleased to see the Police Powers andResponsibilities Bill 2000 come before this Parliament. It has been 10 ...
Speech byWARREN PITTMEMBER FOR MULGRAVEHansard 16 March 2000TEACHERSMr PITT (Mulgrave—ALP) (6.20 p.m.): I rise to support the amendment moved by the memberfor Kedron and Minister for Employment, Training and Industrial Relations. As a former teacher, ...
Speech byWARREN PITTMEMBER FOR MULGRAVEHansard 11 April 2000PETFORD TRAINING FARMMr PITT (Mulgrave—ALP) (6.39 p.m.): Tonight, I rise in this debate to support the commitmentof Geoff Guest, his wife, Norma, and the work that they have done on behalf of young ...
Speech byHon. V. LESTERMEMBER FOR KEPPELHansard 7 September 2000VEGETATION MANAGEMENT AMENDMENT BILLHon. V. P. LESTER (Keppel—NPA) (3.45 p.m.): Industry groups remain strongly opposed to theVegetation Management Act 1999 and the August 2000 version of the ...
Speech byHon. V. LESTERMEMBER FOR KEPPELHansard 29 February 2000NATURAL RESOURCES AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLHon. V. P. LESTER (Keppel—NPA) (5.49 p.m.): The Natural Resources and Other LegislationAmendment Bill seeks to amend the Body Corporate and ...
Speech byKEN TURNERMEMBER FOR THURINGOWAHansard 21 June 2000TWIN CITIES LEISURE ACCESSIBLE CLUBMr TURNER (Thuringowa—IND) (10.21 a.m.): It is with a sense of pride and satisfaction that Iadvise the House that the Twin Cities Leisure Accessible Club has ...
Speech byKEN TURNERMEMBER FOR THURINGOWAHansard 22 June 2000PRIMARY INDUSTRIES AND NATURAL RESOURCES LEGISLATIION AMENDMENT BILLMr TURNER (Thuringowa—IND) (8.59 p.m.): I want to speak on the most important issueaffecting commercial fishermen and their ...
Speech byKEN TURNERMEMBER FOR THURINGOWAHansard 19 July 2000CRIMINAL HISTORY CHECKSMr TURNER (Thuringowa—IND) (10.24 a.m.): Children and people with intellectual and otherdisabilities are among our most vulnerable. As we are all very aware, in the past some ...
Speech byKEN TURNERMEMBER FOR THURINGOWAHansard 19 July 2000DRUGS MISUSE AMENDMENT BILLMr TURNER (Thuringowa—IND) (2.51 p.m.): In 1974 the International Olympic Committeebanned the use of steroids, yet 26 years later steroid use, or abuse, in the sporting ...
Speech byKEN TURNERMEMBER FOR THURINGOWAHansard 19 July 2000FREEDOM OF INFORMATION AMENDMENT BILLMr TURNER (Thuringowa—IND) (9.46 p.m.): There is a saying that doctors bury their mistakes.Some Governments bury their mistakes when they refer or sneak documents ...
Speech byKEN TURNERMEMBER FOR THURINGOWAHansard 21 July 2000BUDGET 2000Mr TURNER (Thuringowa—IND) (4.32 p.m.): I will address this Budget only from the perspectiveof how it relates to my electorate of Thuringowa. I was pleased to see the allocation of $1.4m ...
Speech byKEN TURNERMEMBER FOR THURINGOWAHansard 23 August 2000APPROPRIATION BILL, ESTIMATES COMMITTEE DMr TURNER (Thuringowa—IND) (4.38 p.m.): The people of Thuringowa are concerned. They areconcerned about our public health system, with the Townsville ...
Speech byKEN TURNERMEMBER FOR THURINGOWAHansard 24 August 2000FUNERAL DIRECTORSMr TURNER (Thuringowa—IND) (10.25 a.m.): Representatives from the Masonic Village Homefor the Aged have brought to my attention what I consider an important issue that must be ...
Speech byKEN TURNERMEMBER FOR THURINGOWAHansard 6 September 2000WATER BILLMr TURNER (Thuringowa—IND) (3.34 p.m.): Water means life. Without it we could not exist.Whether it be in the paddock or the home, water should be conserved. It is not in endless supply. ...
Speech byKEN TURNERMEMBER FOR THURINGOWAHansard 7 September 2000FUNERAL DIRECTORSMr TURNER (Thuringowa—IND) (10.10 a.m.): In the last sitting of this Parliament I spoke aboutthe undignified treatment by the Twin Cities Funerals staff of a deceased woman from ...
Speech byKEN TURNERMEMBER FOR THURINGOWAHansard 3 October 2000CHILD CARE AMENDMENT BILLMr TURNER (Thuringowa—IND) (3.19 p.m.): Due to the lack of official legislative guidelines forhome-based child care, there is growing concern for the safety and wellbeing ...
Speech byKEN TURNERMEMBER FOR THURINGOWAHansard 8 November 2000GREAT BARRIER REEFMr TURNER (Thuringowa—IND) (11.41 p.m.): In April I spoke about the risk to the Great BarrierReef by ships travelling within the reef complex. I told the House that, in the past ...
Speech byKEN TURNERMEMBER FOR THURINGOWAHansard 9 November 2000APPROPRIATION BILL [No. 2]; APPROPRIATION [PARLIAMENT] BILL [No. 2]Mr TURNER (Thuringowa—IND) (9.15 p.m.): This Government has continually denied that ourpublic health system is in crisis, yet ...
Speech byKEN TURNERMEMBER FOR THURINGOWAHansard 14 November 2000FUEL PRICESMr TURNER (Thuringowa—IND) (6.33 p.m.): I rise to support the motion moved by thehonourable member for Gladstone. Rising world oil prices combined with the GST are having ...
Speech byKEN TURNERMEMBER FOR THURINGOWAHansard 15 November 2000WEAPONS AMENDMENT BILLMr TURNER (Thuringowa—IND) (10.06 p.m.), in reply: I would like to comment on one of thethings that the member for Caboolture said about a person who had a disability and ...
Speech byKERRY SHINEMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA NORTHHansard 30 July 2002BOEING ENTERPRISES; STAY-GREEN SORGHUM; UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN QUEENSLANDMr SHINE (Toowoomba North—ALP) (12.13 p.m.): I would like to speak about three topics ofimportance to Toowoomba and the ...
Speech byHon. K. LINGARDMEMBER FOR BEAUDESERTHansard 2 March 2000HIGH SCHOOL, BEAUDESERTHon. K. R. LINGARD (Beaudesert—NPA) (10.27 a.m.): Yesterday residents of the northern partof Beaudesert Shire rallied outside this Parliament. There were two reasons why ...
Speech byHon. K. LINGARDMEMBER FOR BEAUDESERTHansard 11 April 2000PETFORD TRAINING FARM Hon. K. R. LINGARD (Beaudesert—NPA) (6.34 p.m.): Once again we see the dominance ofthose people in the Department of Families, Youth and Community Care who believe ...
Speech byKEN TURNERMEMBER FOR THURINGOWAHansard 18 October 2000DEFAMATION AMENDMENT BILLMr TURNER (Thuringowa—IND) (10.34 p.m.): I rise to support the Defamation Amendment Bill1999 put forward by the member for Ipswich West. As members of Parliament, we are ...
Speech byKEN TURNERMEMBER FOR THURINGOWAHansard 19 October 2000FOOD PRODUCTION [SAFETY] BILLMr TURNER (Thuringowa—IND) (2.52 p.m.): I support the thrust of the Food Production (Safety)Bill 2000, but there are some things that no amount of legislation can ...
Speech byKEN TURNERMEMBER FOR THURINGOWAHansard 8 November 2000GAMBLING LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr TURNER (Thuringowa—IND) (4.24 p.m.): The odds of winning Powerball are 54,879,155 to1. The odds of winning a $5 Lotto are 140,000 to 1. The odds of a person's ...
Speech byKEN TURNERMEMBER FOR THURINGOWAHansard 4 October 2000CRIMINAL CODE AMENDMENT BILLMr TURNER (Thuringowa—IND) (10.36 p.m.): I believe that times have changed and that theincrease in crime by children is getting out of hand. Regularly I am engaged in ...
Speech byKEN TURNERMEMBER FOR THURINGOWAHansard 17 October 2000NATURE CONSERVATION AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr TURNER (Thuringowa—IND) (4.37 p.m.): I have some reservations about this Bill, the NatureConservation and Other Legislation Amendment ...
Speech byKEN TURNERMEMBER FOR THURINGOWAHansard 18 October 2000KIRWAN WOMEN'S HOSPITALMr TURNER (Thuringowa—IND) (10.25 a.m.): The Kirwan Women's Hospital has againexceeded its budget this financial year by $1m. Cuts have been made to essential services such ...
Speech byHon. K. LINGARDMEMBER FOR BEAUDESERTHansard 23 August 2000APPROPRIATION BILL, ESTIMATES COMMITTEE AHon. K. R. LINGARD (Beaudesert—NPA) (12.09 p.m.): Once again I want to express myconcern about the way in which the Department of Families is ...
Speech byKEN TURNERMEMBER FOR THURINGOWAHansard 22 August 2000FRESHCAREMr TURNER (Thuringowa—IND) (10.25 a.m.): The increased use of antibiotics for animals andhumans, the overuse of antibacterial cleaning products and prepackaged foods are the major ...
Speech byKEN TURNERMEMBER FOR THURINGOWAHansard 3 October 2000PROSTITUTION LEGISLATIONMr TURNER (Thuringowa—IND) (6.10 p.m.): I gladly second the motion moved by the memberfor Gladstone. When the Prostitution Bill was brought before the House, it generated a ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR WARWICKHansard 19 October 2000DIESEL FUEL REBATE SCHEMEMr SPRINGBORG (Warwick—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (6.10 p.m.): It gives meconsiderable pleasure to second this motion because it provides an opportunity to ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR WARWICKHansard 19 October 2000FUEL SUBSIDY AMENDMENT BILLMr SPRINGBORG (Warwick—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (9.19 p.m.): Tonight is avery sad night for this Queensland Parliament. What we have seen is a debate on ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR WARWICKHansard 9 November 2000SUCCESSION AND OTHER ACTS AMENDMENT BILLMr SPRINGBORG (Warwick—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (11.26 p.m.): TheOpposition supports this Bill, but it is another telling indictment of the ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR WARWICKHansard 9 November 2000COOKE INQUIRYMr SPRINGBORG (Warwick—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (6.35 p.m.): TheParliament has no choice but to support the motion moved by the member for Caloundra because it ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR WARWICKHansard 9 November 2000CORPORATIONS LAWMr SPRINGBORG (Warwick—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (8.57 p.m.): I do notbelieve there would be too many members in this Parliament who would disagree with some of ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR WARWICKHansard 10 November 2000EVIDENCE (WITNESS ANONYMITY) AMENDMENT BILL Mr SPRINGBORG (Warwick—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (11.29 a.m.): In rising tospeak on the Evidence (Witness Anonymity) Amendment Bill, I ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR WARWICKHansard 5 October 2000PENALTIES AND SENTENCES AND OTHER ACTS AMENDMENT BILLMr SPRINGBORG (Warwick—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (3.35 p.m.): I would justlike to outline at the outset that the Opposition will ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR WARWICKHansard 5 October 2000CRIMINAL LAW AMENDMENT BILLMr SPRINGBORG (Warwick—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (4.53 p.m.): The coalitionin general supports the Criminal Law Amendment Bill. In the course of my ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR WARWICKHansard 5 October 2000DROUGHT DECLARATIONSMr SPRINGBORG (Warwick—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (6.10 p.m.): I second themotion moved by the honourable member for Hinchinbrook. This situation is absolutely ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR WARWICKHansard 5 October 2000MR SPEAKER'S RULINGMr SPRINGBORG (Warwick—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (9.33 p.m.): What grosshypocrisy we have just heard from Queensland's own version of the pretender! This is the ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR WARWICKHansard 10 November 2000JUSTICE AND OTHER LEGISLATION (MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS) BILLMr SPRINGBORG (Warwick—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (3.07 p.m.): TheOpposition has very little problem with this piece ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR WARWICKHansard 15 November 2000FUEL PRICESMr SPRINGBORG (Warwick—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (11.30 a.m.): I move thefollowing amendment to Mr Elder's amendment— "That Parts 1 and 3 of Mr Borbidge's amendment be ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR WARWICKHansard 15 November 2000QUEENSLAND RAILMr SPRINGBORG (Warwick—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (6.14 p.m.): I rise tosecond the motion moved by the honourable member for Gregory, which was moved for very ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR WARWICKHansard 15 November 2000CRIMINAL CODE AMENDMENT BILL (No. 2)Mr SPRINGBORG (Warwick—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (10.58 p.m.): This privatemember's Bill has been sitting on the table of this Parliament for ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR WARWICKHansard 4 October 2000ELECTRICITY AMENDMENT BILLMr SPRINGBORG (Warwick—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (3.36 p.m.): I rise brieflyto raise a few concerns that I have regarding the electricity industry and ways ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR WARWICKHansard 4 October 2000WATER ALLOCATION AND MANAGEMENT PLANSMr SPRINGBORG (Warwick—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (6.24 p.m.): It is veryinteresting to sit in this Parliament tonight and listen to the absolute ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR WARWICKHansard 4 October 2000CRIMINAL CODE AMENDMENT BILLMr SPRINGBORG (Warwick—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (9.55 p.m.): In rising toparticipate in this debate, I indicate that the coalition will be supporting ...
Speech byMr LEN STEPHANMEMBER FOR GYMPIEHansard 2 March 2000FRUIT AND VEGETABLE INDUSTRYMr STEPHAN (Gympie—NPA) (7.24 p.m.): It gives me great pleasure to congratulate the fruitand vegetable growers of Queensland on their vision for the future. They have ...
Speech byMr LEN STEPHANMEMBER FOR GYMPIEHansard 31 May 2000COMPETITION POLICY REFORM [QUEENSLAND] BILLMr STEPHAN (Gympie—NPA) (8.45 p.m.): This evening my contribution to this debate will bebrief, bearing in mind that there has been considerable debate over ...
Speech byMr LEN STEPHANMEMBER FOR GYMPIEHansard 22 August 2000STATE HOUSING AMENDMENT BILL [No. 2]Mr STEPHAN (Gympie—NPA) (3.21 p.m.): It is my pleasure to join this debate and, in doing so,to recognise that by and large it is the will of all people to own ...
Speech byDr LESLEY CLARKMEMBER FOR BARRON RIVERHansard 2 March 2000RETRACTABLE NEEDLES Dr CLARK (Barron River—ALP) (6.20 p.m.): It is with pleasure that I second the Minister'samendment, which seeks to achieve a measured and responsible approach to what is an ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR WARWICKHansard 18 October 2000DEFAMATION AMENDMENT BILLMr SPRINGBORG (Warwick—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (9.40 p.m.): I rise tosupport the motion moved by the member for Logan—who was somewhat uncharitable when ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR WARWICKHansard 16 November 2000PROPERTY CRIMEMr SPRINGBORG (Warwick—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (6.27 p.m.): ThisGovernment deserves to be condemned for its failure to be able to arrest the spiralling rise in ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR WARWICKHansard 5 October 2000EVIDENCE AMENDMENT BILLMr SPRINGBORG (Warwick—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (3.17 p.m.): TheOpposition will be supporting this piece of legislation before the Parliament, because it ...
Speech byDr LESLEY CLARKMEMBER FOR BARRON RIVERHansard 2 March 2000CYCLONE STEVEDr CLARK (Barron River—ALP) (7.08 p.m.): Cyclones are a regular feature of life in far-northQueensland. We expect them and we prepare for them. I have experienced Cyclones ...
Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 14 November 2000CORRECTIVE SERVICES BILLMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (11.31 p.m.): Probably one of the most importantdepartments for which we have to be responsible in Queensland is Corrective Services, ...
Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 15 November 2000FUEL PRICESMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (2.42 p.m.): I have some news for the Parliament thisafternoon which definitely shows that the Labor Government is on the run and is running ...
Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 15 November 2000WEAPONS AMENDMENT BILLMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (8.50 p.m.): The time at which the Weapons Act wasintroduced, after that tragedy at Port Arthur, was a time of great national grief. If ...
Speech byMr M. VEIVERSMEMBER FOR SOUTHPORTHansard 19 October 2000FOOD PRODUCTION [SAFETY] BILLMr VEIVERS (Southport—NPA) (12.13 p.m.): The member for Lockyer has already coveredsome of the points I wanted to make. The Food Production (Safety) Bill accords ...
Speech byMIKE KAISERMEMBER FOR WOODRIDGEHansard 15 March 2000FIRST SPEECHMr KAISER (Woodridge—ALP) (5.36 p.m.): Thank you, Mr Speaker. While I cannot be certainwhat portent making my first speech on the ides of March holds for me personally, can I say that ...
Speech byMIKE KAISERMEMBER FOR WOODRIDGEHansard 16 March 2000LEGAL, CONSTITUTIONAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW COMMITTEEReportMr KAISER (Woodridge—ALP) (10.19 a.m.): I rise to support the report tabled by thehonourable member for Greenslopes and I congratulate ...
Speech byMIKE KAISERMEMBER FOR WOODRIDGEHansard 12 April 2000REPLACEMENT OF LIBERAL SENATOR PARERMr KAISER (Woodridge—ALP) (10.17 a.m.): The political career of Australia's Defence Ministeris now in the hands of the member for Clayfield. This follows a ...
Speech byMr M. VEIVERSMEMBER FOR SOUTHPORTHansard 13 April 2000PACIFIC MOTORWAY Mr VEIVERS (Southport—NPA) (10.24 a.m.): On one of my frequent trips from the electorate ofSouthport I happened upon an interesting scene which I think exemplifies the record of ...
Speech byMr M. VEIVERSMEMBER FOR SOUTHPORTHansard 17 May 2000COMPETITION POLICY REFORM [QUEENSLAND] BILLMr VEIVERS (Southport—NPA) (9.32 p.m.): Just two years ago the National CompetitionCouncil's newsletter headed "The NCC Update" sought to impress upon us ...
Speech byMr M. VEIVERSMEMBER FOR SOUTHPORTHansard 21 June 2000GILSTON STATE HIGH SCHOOL; MUSGRAVE HILL SPECIAL SCHOOLMr VEIVERS (Southport—NPA) (12.10 a.m.): I want to draw the attention of this House to anoutrageous expenditure of taxpayers' funds as ...
Speech byMr M. VEIVERSMEMBER FOR SOUTHPORTHansard 22 June 2000DAIRY INDUSTRY [IMPLEMENTATION OF NATIONAL ADJUSTMENT ARRANGEMENTS]AMENDMENT BILLMr VEIVERS (Southport—NPA) (11.06 p.m.): Tonight, we heard the member for Logan and themember for Mackay say that ...
Speech byMr M. VEIVERSMEMBER FOR SOUTHPORTHansard 17 October 2000CONFIDENCE IN MR SPEAKERMr VEIVERS (Southport—NPA) (6.25 p.m.): Mr Speaker, I wish to preface my remarks thisevening on this motion of no confidence in you by saying that I was told to never ...
Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 8 November 2000VISION 2000Mr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (11.32 p.m.): Tonight, I want to talk about one of themost exciting proposals for south-east Queensland which will provide a major economic boost ...
Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 9 November 2000APPROPRIATION BILL (No. 2); APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL (No. 2)Mr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (12 p.m.): In my contribution to the debate on theAppropriation Bills I will speak about a ...
Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 10 November 2000EVIDENCE [WITNESS ANONYMITY] AMENDMENT BILLMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (12.38 p.m.): Modern policing methods, particularly inrelation to drugs, unfortunately mean that we have to have ...
Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 14 November 2000QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICEMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (12.06 p.m.): Last week in this Parliament we saw thetabling of two very important documents: the annual report of the Queensland ...
Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 14 November 2000PROPERTY AGENTS AND MOTOR DEALERS BILLMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (9.40 p.m.): Tonight I rise in the debate on the PropertyAgents and Motor Dealers Bill to speak briefly about a ...
Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 5 October 2000POLICE RESOURCESMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (10.26 a.m.): When the Borbidge Governmentintroduced a massive police recruitment program an important part of it was the use of retreads, ...
Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 19 October 2000QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICEMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (10.27 a.m.): This morning in the Parliament the Ministerfor Police and Corrective Services confirmed the success of the massive ...
Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 19 October 2000FOOD PRODUCTION [SAFETY] BILLMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (3.15 p.m.): I would like to speak briefly to the FoodProduction (Safety) Bill.Mr Palaszczuk: When you say "briefly", you mean ...
Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 19 October 2000DIESEL FUEL REBATE SCHEMEMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (6.35 p.m.): What hypocrisy we have heard tonight,especially from the member for Capalaba. Everybody in Australia knows what happened ...
Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 8 November 2000GAMBLING LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (3.14 p.m.): I want to speak fairly generally to this Bill,but I also want to have something to say about the Gaming Machine ...
Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 16 November 2000PROPERTY CRIMEMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (6.01 p.m.): I move—"That this House condemns the Minister for Police for his failure to stop the increasingrate of property crime which now ...
Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 4 October 2000WATER ALLOCATION AND MANAGEMENT PLANSMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (6.33 p.m.): I am pleased to support the motion movedby the shadow Minister, the member for Keppel. This draft WAMP has the ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 11 April 2000MINISTERIAL STATEMENTIndustrial Projects; Mr R. BoyleHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.34 a.m.), by leave: During the 1998election campaign, I promised ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 11 April 2000MINISTERIAL STATEMENTIndonesian Trade MissionHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.46 a.m.), by leave: I am pleased toreport to the Parliament on another successful ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 12 April 2000MINISTERIAL STATEMENTSmithsonian InstitutionHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.33 a.m.), by leave: Sometimes asimple signature marks a watershed, and that is the ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 12 April 2000MINISTERIAL STATEMENTBiotechnologyHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.37 a.m.), by leave: Queensland'sbiotech revolution is gaining even more momentum. We are ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 17 May 2000MINISTERIAL STATEMENTMs H. Ringrose, Mr B. Carbon and Minister for Fair TradingHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.37 a.m.), by leave: The Leader ofthe Opposition and ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 18 May 2000MINISTERIAL STATEMENTEast Trinity; Million Paws WalkathonHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.36 a.m.), by leave: My Government'srecent purchase of the East Trinity ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 18 May 2000MINISTERIAL STATEMENTIndustrial RelationsHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.41 p.m.), by leave: The lines havealready been marked out for one of the major battles at ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 18 May 2000CENSURE OF MINISTER FOR PUBLIC WORKS AND MINISTER FOR HOUSINGHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (6.13 p.m.): I move the followingamendment—"Omit all words after 'This ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 20 June 2000MINISTERIAL STATEMENTState Budget; Local Content PolicyHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.33 a.m.), by leave: The forthcomingState Budget—Mr Borbidge: What have you ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 20 June 2000MINISTERIAL STATEMENTFuel Subsidy SchemeHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.38 a.m.), by leave: This Governmentis determined to end the fuel subsidy rort and ensure ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 20 June 2000FUEL SUBSIDY SCHEMEHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (6.19 p.m.): I rise to second theamendment. In doing so, let us be very clear. This debate is about whether ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 12 April 2000MINISTERIAL STATEMENTVisit to United StatesHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.33 a.m.), by leave: I have greatpleasure in tabling the report of my official visit ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 12 April 2000MINISTERIAL STATEMENTVisit to IndonesiaHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.39 a.m.), by leave: I am pleased totable my report on my official visit to Indonesia last ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 16 May 2000MOTION OF CONDOLENCEDeath of Mr R. JonesHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (2.33 p.m.), by leave, without notice, Imove: "1. That this House desires to place on record ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 31 May 2000MINISTERIAL STATEMENTSouth Burnett MeatworksHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.33 a.m.), by leave: The QueenslandGovernment has secured an agreement that will allow ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 31 May 2000MINISTERIAL STATEMENTJob Creation; Floriculture IndustryHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.37 a.m.), by leave: My can-doGovernment was elected on the promise to ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 1 June 2000MINISTERIAL STATEMENTNative Title; Queensland Day CelebrationsHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (11.59 a.m.), by leave: I understandthat Queensland's alternative State ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 16 May 2000MINISTERIAL STATEMENTSun Metals Zinc RefineryHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (3.13 p.m.), by leave: Today is a proudday for Townsville—in fact, a great day for ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 16 May 2000MINISTERIAL STATEMENTGold Coast Convention CentreHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (3.19 p.m.), by leave: As honourablemembers would be aware, Queensland is the most ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 17 May 2000MINISTERIAL STATEMENTBeattie GovernmentHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.30 a.m.), by leave: My Governmentis a Government for all Queenslanders. We have instigated ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 21 June 2000MINISTERIAL STATEMENTDisability Funding; Hostels Task Force Hon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.32 a.m.), by leave: My Governmenthas recently made major commitments ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 21 June 2000MINISTERIAL STATEMENTState Government AchievementsHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.37 a.m.), by leave: As all honourablemembers in this House know, particularly ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 22 June 2000MINISTERIAL STATEMENTCleaner Energy StrategyHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.33 a.m.), by leave: On 24 May, onbehalf of the Cabinet, I released the Queensland ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 30 May 2000MINISTERIAL STATEMENTEnergy Policy; Cape York Partnership PlanHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.34 a.m.), by leave: In the last twoweeks the Queensland Government ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 30 May 2000MINISTERIAL STATEMENTMinister for Public Works and Minister for Housing; Dr B. Head; Mr I. McGawHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.43 a.m.), by leave: On Friday ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 30 May 2000MINISTERIAL STATEMENTFijiHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.45 a.m.), by leave: State Cabinetyesterday gave its wholehearted and unanimous support for the ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 16 March 2000MINISTERIAL STATEMENTBiotechnology IndustriesHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.40 a.m.), by leave: I am proud thatmy Government has been aggressive and ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 16 March 2000MINISTERIAL STATEMENTEast Timor; Major General CosgroveHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (10.05 a.m.), by leave: This afternoonmembers of the House will have the ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 16 March 2000EAST TIMOR; MAJOR GENERAL COSGROVEHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier): I have great pleasure in rising toaddress the House on this historic occasion. Today we welcome ...
Speech byPETER WELLINGTONMEMBER FOR NICKLINHansard 19 July 2000DAIRY INDUSTRYMr WELLINGTON (Nicklin—IND) (10.11 a.m.): During the debate on the Dairy IndustryDeregulation Bill, I spoke on representations I made to the Government on behalf of dairy farmers ...
Speech byPETER WELLINGTONMEMBER FOR NICKLINHansard 19 July 2000DRUGS MISUSE AMENDMENT BILLMr WELLINGTON (Nicklin—IND) (3.45 p.m.): I rise to speak in support of the Drugs MisuseAmendment Bill. I am pleased that the Government has introduced this Bill into ...
Speech byPETER WELLINGTONMEMBER FOR NICKLINHansard 21 July 2000BUDGET 2000Mr WELLINGTON (Nicklin—IND) (4.19 p.m.): In rising to speak in this year's Budget debate Ireflect on the main reason I stood for political office two years ago—that is, to attempt to ...
Speech byPETER WELLINGTONMEMBER FOR NICKLINHansard 15 November 2000FUEL PRICESMr WELLINGTON (Nicklin—IND) (3.02 p.m.): I rise to participate in this debate, and in doing so Iacknowledge the contributions made by members who have already spoken in the debate. ...
Speech byPETER WELLINGTONMEMBER FOR NICKLINHansard 15 November 2000CORPORATIONS LAW Mr WELLINGTON (Nicklin—IND) (11.04 p.m.): Last week I spoke in this House about the needto change the Corporations Law because of abuses by large companies such as the ...
Speech byPETER WELLINGTONMEMBER FOR NICKLINHansard 16 November 2000LEGAL, CONSTITUTIONAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW COMMITTEEMr WELLINGTON (Nicklin—IND) (10.16 a.m.): I rise to speak on the recent report tabled by theLegal, Constitutional and Administrative ...
Speech byPHIL REEVESMEMBER FOR MANSFIELDHansard 2 March 2000RETRACTABLE NEEDLESMr REEVES (Mansfield—ALP) (6.30 p.m.): I have much pleasure in supporting the amendmentmoved by the Minister for Health. I ask all honourable members to read the amended motion as ...
Speech byPHIL REEVESMEMBER FOR MANSFIELDHansard 14 March 2000BRISBANE CITY COUNCIL ELECTIONMr REEVES (Mansfield—ALP) (10.20 a.m.): The taxpayers of Australia are funding theBrisbane City Council Liberal campaign under the guidance of the Clayton's director, ...
Speech byPHIL REEVESMEMBER FOR MANSFIELDHansard 16 March 2000TRANSPORT LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr REEVES (Mansfield—ALP) (12.42 p.m.): I rise to strongly support this Bill for the benefits itwill bring to Queenslanders and to provide more information on one ...
Speech byPETER WELLINGTONMEMBER FOR NICKLINHansard 6 September 2000WATER BILLMr WELLINGTON (Nicklin—IND) (3.28 p.m.): I rise to speak to the Water Bill 2000. When theMinister introduced this Bill into the House, he indicated that one of the objects of the ...
Speech byPETER WELLINGTONMEMBER FOR NICKLINHansard 6 September 2000TOURNAMENT OF THE MINDSMr WELLINGTON (Nicklin—IND) (11.35 p.m.): I rise to acknowledge publicly the greatachievement of students from the Nambour State School in winning the Queensland State ...
Speech byPETER WELLINGTONMEMBER FOR NICKLINHansard 7 September 2000VEGETATION MANAGEMENT AMENDMENT BILLMr WELLINGTON (Nicklin—IND) (9.44 p.m.): I rise to speak to the Vegetation ManagementAmendment Bill 2000. Although I do not support this Bill introduced by ...
Speech byPETER WELLINGTONMEMBER FOR NICKLINHansard 5 October 2000MR SPEAKER'S RULINGMr WELLINGTON (Nicklin—IND) (10.04 p.m.): I rise to participate in the debate on the motion ofdissent from the Speaker's ruling. I have taken time to read Hansard's records of ...
Speech byPETER WELLINGTONMEMBER FOR NICKLINHansard 17 October 2000NATURE CONSERVATION AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr WELLINGTON (Nicklin—IND) (5.09 p.m.): I rise to participate in the debate on the NatureConservation and Other Legislation Amendment ...
Speech byPETER WELLINGTONMEMBER FOR NICKLINHansard 9 November 2000CORPORATIONS LAWMr WELLINGTON (Nicklin—IND) (8.30 p.m.): I move—"That the Queensland Parliament calls on the Commonwealth Government to amendthe Corporations Law and related legislation to ...
Speech byPETER WELLINGTONMEMBER FOR NICKLINHansard 14 November 2000RAINWATER TANKSMr WELLINGTON (Nicklin—IND) (11.54 a.m.): I rise to speak on the importance of a StateGovernment incentive to encourage greater use of rainwater tanks in our community. I thank ...
Speech byPETER WELLINGTONMEMBER FOR NICKLINHansard 22 August 2000ELECTORAL FRAUDMr WELLINGTON (Nicklin—IND) (5.28 p.m.): I move—"That this House requests the Legal, Constitutional and Administrative ReviewCommittee to investigate and report back to State ...
Speech byPETER WELLINGTONMEMBER FOR NICKLINHansard 23 August 2000APPROPRIATION BILL, ESTIMATES COMMITTEE AMr WELLINGTON (Nicklin—IND) (11.58 a.m.): I rise to participate in the cognate debate on theAppropriation Bills. In particular, I thank the staff for ...
Speech byPETER WELLINGTONMEMBER FOR NICKLINHansard 24 August 2000MR I. SINGHMr WELLINGTON (Nicklin—IND) (7.08 p.m.): Education provides the foundation for this State'sfuture prosperity. It gives me a great deal of pleasure to inform members that a State high ...
Speech byPETER WELLINGTONMEMBER FOR NICKLINHansard 19 October 2000FUEL SUBSIDY AMENDMENT BILLMr WELLINGTON (Nicklin—IND) (11.10 p.m.): I rise to participate in debate on the Fuel SubsidyAmendment Bill 2000. In doing so, I reflect on the last time the gag was ...
Speech byPETER WELLINGTONMEMBER FOR NICKLINHansard 9 November 2000MR SPEAKER'S RULINGMotion of DissentMr WELLINGTON (Nicklin—IND) (10.54 p.m.): I rise to participate in this debate. Before doingso, I consulted Associate Professor of Law at Bond University ...
Speech byPETER WELLINGTONMEMBER FOR NICKLINHansard 22 June 2000DAIRY INDUSTRY [IMPLEMENTATION OF NATIONAL ADJUSTMENT ARRANGEMENTS]AMENDMENT BILLMr WELLINGTON (Nicklin—IND) (9.54 p.m.): I rise to speak to the Dairy Industry(Implementation of National ...
Speech byPETER WELLINGTONMEMBER FOR NICKLINHansard 21 June 2000POLICE POWERS AND RESPONSIBILITIES AND OTHER ACTS AMENDMENT BILLMr WELLINGTON (Nicklin—IND) (10.49 p.m.): I rise to speak in support of the Police Powersand Responsibilities and Other Acts ...
Speech byPETER WELLINGTONMEMBER FOR NICKLINHansard 21 June 2000EQUITY AND FAIR TRADING [MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS] BILLMr WELLINGTON (Nicklin—IND) (5.24 p.m.): I rise to speak to the Equity and Fair Trading(Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2000. In particular, I ...
Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 10 November 2000WITNESS PROTECTION BILLHon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (10.36 a.m.): Inaddressing the Witness Protection Bill, I must say that after his ...
Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 14 November 2000FUEL PRICESHon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (10.16 a.m.): I movethe following amendment— Government members: Ha, ha!Mr BORBIDGE: I am sure that ...
Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 16 November 2000LEGAL, CONSTITUTIONAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW COMMITTEEHon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (10.28 a.m.): I riseto support the minority report in ...
Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 16 November 2000VALEDICTORYHon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (7.54 p.m.): Thisoccasion is a tradition. Like all traditions, it should be honoured. In that ...
Speech byMr ROB MITCHELLMEMBER FOR CHARTERS TOWERSHansard 2 March 2000JUVENILE OFFENDERSMr MITCHELL (Charters Towers—NPA) (7.10 p.m.): Residents and business owners in ChartersTowers are sick and tired of the continuous spate of break and enters and other ...
Speech byHon. R. SCHWARTENMEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTONHansard 29 February 2000STATE HOUSING AMENDMENT BILLHon. R. E. SCHWARTEN (Rockhampton— ALP) (Minister for Public Works and Minister forHousing) (2.55 p.m.): I move—"That the Bill be now read a second time."The ...
Speech byHon. R. SCHWARTENMEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTONHansard 2 March 2000MINISTERIAL STATEMENTQ-Build ApprenticeshipsHon. R. E. SCHWARTEN (Rockhampton— ALP) (Minister for Public Works and Minister forHousing) (9.46 a.m.), by leave: I wish to inform the House that ...
Speech byHon. R. SCHWARTENMEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTONHansard 15 March 2000LIFE EDUCATION CENTRESHon. R. E. SCHWARTEN (Rockhampton— ALP) (Minister for Public Works and Minister forHousing) (6.35 p.m.): I rise to support the amendment moved by the Minister. In so ...
Speech byHon. R. SCHWARTENMEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTONHansard 13 April 2000STATE HOUSING AMENDMENT BILLHon. R. E. SCHWARTEN (Rockhampton— ALP) (Minister for Public Works and Minister forHousing) (4.55 p.m.): There has been an enormous amount of interest in this ...
Speech byMr ROB MITCHELLMEMBER FOR CHARTERS TOWERSHansard 21 June 2000RACING AND BETTING AMENDMENT BILLMr MITCHELL (Charters Towers—NPA) (2.55 p.m.): I rise to speak to the Racing and BettingAmendment Bill 2000. Bookmakers have always been, and hopefully ...
Speech byMr ROB MITCHELLMEMBER FOR CHARTERS TOWERSHansard 20 July 2000BUDGET 2000Mr MITCHELL (Charters Towers—NPA) (10.55 p.m.): The Labor Government Budget for 2000-01 has received a mediocre response from most business and industry groups across the State. ...
Speech byMr ROB MITCHELLMEMBER FOR CHARTERS TOWERSHansard 23 August 2000APPROPRIATION BILL, ESTIMATES COMMITTEE CMr MITCHELL (Charters Towers—NPA) (3.58 p.m.): The evidence presented to EstimatesCommittee C concerning the Transport and Main Roads portfolio ...
Speech byMr ROB MITCHELLMEMBER FOR CHARTERS TOWERSHansard 4 October 2000MINERAL RESOURCES AMENDMENT BILLMr MITCHELL (Charters Towers—NPA) (8.52 p.m.): I rise to support this legislation introducedby the member for Gladstone. As the member for Gladstone ...
Speech byMr ROB MITCHELLMEMBER FOR CHARTERS TOWERSHansard 8 November 2000ELECTRICITY INDUSTRYMr MITCHELL (Charters Towers—NPA) (6.36 p.m.): Rural and regional Queensland in particularis going to learn a lot about the incompetence of this Minister in terms of ...
Speech byMr ROB MITCHELLMEMBER FOR CHARTERS TOWERSHansard 15 November 2000QUEENSLAND RAILMr MITCHELL (Charters Towers—NPA) (6.40 p.m.): I rise to support the motion moved by themember for Gregory that reads—"That this House condemns the Beattie Labor ...
Speech byMr ROB MITCHELLMEMBER FOR CHARTERS TOWERSHansard 23 August 2000APPROPRIATION BILL, ESTIMATES COMMITTEE DMr MITCHELL (Charters Towers—NPA) (4.49 p.m.): I rise to speak briefly to the report fromEstimates Committee D with reference to the Health area. ...
Speech byMr ROB MITCHELLMEMBER FOR CHARTERS TOWERSHansard 24 August 2000APPROPRIATION BILL, ESTIMATES COMMITTEE FMr MITCHELL (Charters Towers—NPA) (2.46 p.m.): I rise to speak briefly to the report ofEstimates Committee F on capital expenditure in the ...
Speech byMr ROB MITCHELLMEMBER FOR CHARTERS TOWERSHansard 6 September 2000WATER BILLMr MITCHELL (Charters Towers—NPA) (5.10 p.m.): It gives me pleasure to join in this debateon this very important legislation, the Water Bill 2000. In saying so, nobody would ...
Speech byHon. R. SCHWARTENMEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTONHansard 22 August 2000STATE HOUSING AMENDMENT BILL [No. 2]Hon. R. E. SCHWARTEN (Rockhampton ALP) (Minister for Public Works and Minister forHousing) (3.53 p.m.), in reply: I thank my colleagues on this side of ...
Speech byHon. R. SCHWARTENMEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTONHansard 23 August 2000APPROPRIATION BILL, ESTIMATES COMMITTEE CHon. R. E. SCHWARTEN (Rockhampton— ALP) (Minister for Public Works and Minister forHousing) (3.42 p.m.): The performance of Opposition members in ...
Speech byHon. R. SCHWARTENMEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTONHansard 24 August 2000MINISTERIAL STATEMENTPublic Architecture ConferenceHon. R. E. SCHWARTEN (Rockhampton— ALP) (Minister for Public Works and Minister forHousing) (9.53 a.m.), by leave: I want to inform ...
Speech byHon. R. SCHWARTENMEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTONHansard 3 October 2000MINISTERIAL STATEMENTHoward Smith Wharf Site; Removal of Makeshift SheltersHon. R. E. SCHWARTEN (Rockhampton— ALP) (Minister for Public Works and Minister forHousing) (10.19 a.m.), by ...
Speech byMr ROB MITCHELLMEMBER FOR CHARTERS TOWERSHansard 16 March 2000DISTRICT HEALTH AREASMr MITCHELL (Charters Towers—NPA) (7.29 p.m.): As many members will be aware, districthealth areas were established some four years ago by the coalition Government to ...
Speech byMr ROB MITCHELLMEMBER FOR CHARTERS TOWERSHansard 17 May 2000COMPETITION POLICY REFORM [QUEENSLAND] BILLMr MITCHELL (Charters Towers—NPA) (8.43 p.m.): In joining the debate tonight on theCompetition Policy Reform (Queensland) Repeal Bill, I say at ...
Speech byMr ROB MITCHELLMEMBER FOR CHARTERS TOWERSHansard 31 May 2000Charters Towers/Daqing Sister City AgreementMr MITCHELL (Charters Towers—NPA) (11.07 p.m.): Saturday, 27 May 2000 was an historicday for the City of Charters Towers. It was the day that the ...
Speech byHon. R. SCHWARTENMEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTONHansard 16 May 2000MOTION OF CONDOLENCEDeath of Mr R. JonesHon. R. E. SCHWARTEN (Rockhampton— ALP) (Minister for Public Works and Minister forHousing) (3.06 p.m.): Ray Jones was a true-blue Catholic ...
Speech byHon. R. SCHWARTENMEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTONHansard 16 May 2000STATE HOUSING AMENDMENT BILL (No. 2)Hon. R. E. SCHWARTEN (Rockhampton— ALP) (Minister for Public Works and Minister forHousing) (5.53 p.m.): I move—"That the Bill be now read a second ...
Speech byHon. R. SCHWARTENMEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTONHansard 20 June 2000MINISTERIAL STATEMENTState Purchasing Policy Hon. R. E. SCHWARTEN (Rockhampton— ALP) (Minister for Public Works and Minister forHousing) (10.03 a.m.), by leave: Honourable members would be ...
Speech by Hon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 9 November 2000ELECTORAL FRAUDHon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (10.19 a.m.): As thehistory of the Labor electoral corruption scandal starts to unveil, ...
Speech byMr TIM MULHERINMEMBER FOR MACKAYHansard 22 June 2000SUGAR INDUSTRY AMENDMENT BILLMr MULHERIN (Mackay—ALP) (2.50 p.m.): I would just like to comment on some of theremarks made by the member for Caboolture and the member for Lockyer in relation to ...
Speech byMr TIM MULHERINMEMBER FOR MACKAYHansard 22 June 2000DAIRY INDUSTRY [IMPLEMENTATION OF NATIONAL ADJUSTMENT ARRANGEMENTS]AMENDMENT BILLMr MULHERIN (Mackay—ALP) (10.46 p.m.): I heard the Opposition Leader waffle on in a piousmanner about the sanctity of ...
Speech byMr TIM MULHERINMEMBER FOR MACKAYHansard 21 July 2000BUDGET 2000Mr MULHERIN (Mackay—ALP) (11.59 a.m.): It is a pleasure to speak in support of the Budget.Firstly, I would like to congratulate the Treasurer, the Honourable David Hamill, for delivering ...
Speech byMr TIM MULHERINMEMBER FOR MACKAYHansard 4 October 2000CATHY FREEMANMr MULHERIN (Mackay—ALP) (10.29 a.m.): On Monday evening, 25 September, a young 27-year old Mackay woman captured not just the hearts and minds of millions of Australians, who ...
Speech byMr TIM MULHERINMEMBER FOR MACKAYHansard 4 October 2000ELECTRICITY AMENDMENT BILLMr MULHERIN (Mackay—ALP) (3.03 p.m.): Following the reorganisation of the Queenslandelectricity industry, seven regional electricity councils have been established by the ...
Speech byMr TIM MULHERINMEMBER FOR MACKAYHansard 4 October 2000WATER ALLOCATION AND MANAGEMENT PLANSMr MULHERIN (Mackay—ALP) (6.19 p.m.): It is a pleasure to second the amendment movedby the Honourable Minister for Natural Resources. Once again we are hearing ...
Speech byMr TIM MULHERINMEMBER FOR MACKAYHansard 5 October 2000DROUGHT DECLARATIONSMr MULHERIN (Mackay—ALP) (6.22 p.m.): I rise to second the amendment moved by theMinister for Primary Industries. Tonight we are again witnessing another shroud-waving exercise ...
Speech byMr TIM MULHERINMEMBER FOR MACKAYHansard 19 October 2000DIESEL FUEL REBATE SCHEMEMr MULHERIN (Mackay—ALP) (6.40 p.m.): While the Nationals and the Liberals are in herepointing the finger and blame shifting, the facts are clear. The reason that the ...
Speech byMr TIM MULHERINMEMBER FOR MACKAYHansard 8 November 2000ELECTRICITY INDUSTRYMr MULHERIN (Mackay—ALP) (6.52 p.m.): This Government inherited an unwieldy mess interms of the distribution of electricity, transmission of electricity and generation of ...
Speech byMr TIM MULHERINMEMBER FOR MACKAYHansard 24 August 2000APPROPRIATION BILL, ESTIMATES COMMITTEE FMr MULHERIN (Mackay—ALP) (12.43 p.m.): As a member of the Minister for Mines andEnergy's legislative committee, it is a pleasure for me to speak in support ...
Speech byMr TIM MULHERINMEMBER FOR MACKAYHansard 24 August 2000EMPLOYMENTMr MULHERIN (Mackay—ALP) (6.25 p.m.): This Beattie Government has been on aboutcreating jobs and job opportunities throughout regional Queensland. We are trying to take Queenslandfrom ...
Speech byMr TIM MULHERINMEMBER FOR MACKAYHansard 6 September 2000WATER BILLMr MULHERIN (Mackay—ALP) (12.37 p.m.): In speaking to the Water Bill 2000, I would like tofocus on the aspects of the maintenance of water service infrastructure and the new ...
Speech byMr TIM MULHERINMEMBER FOR MACKAYHansard 7 September 2000SOUTH SEA ISLANDERSMr MULHERIN (Mackay—ALP) (10.08 a.m.): Today is an historic occasion, and I support theformal recognition by the Beattie Labor Government and the Parliament of Queensland of ...
Speech byMr TIM MULHERINMEMBER FOR MACKAYHansard 16 March 2000TEACHERSMr MULHERIN (Mackay—ALP) (6.30 p.m.): I rise to speak in support of the Government'samendment that this House calls on the Beattie Labor Government to continue to negotiatemeaningfully with ...
Speech byMr TIM MULHERINMEMBER FOR MACKAYHansard 12 April 2000DOMESTIC BUILDING CONTRACTS BILL; QUEENSLAND BUILDING TRIBUNAL BILLMr MULHERIN (Mackay—ALP) (3.33 p.m.): I will speak briefly to the Domestic BuildingContracts Bill and will focus on how the Bill ...
Speech byMr TIM MULHERINMEMBER FOR MACKAYHansard 12 April 2000WATER STORAGE, BURNETT RIVERMr MULHERIN (Mackay—ALP) (6.42 p.m.): What we should be talking about in this debate isthe Opposition's failure to take on real challenges for regional and rural ...
Speech byMr TIM MULHERINMEMBER FOR MACKAYHansard 17 May 2000MENTAL HEALTH BILLMr MULHERIN (Mackay—ALP) (4.10 p.m.): I wish to speak briefly in support of the MentalHealth Bill 2000. I particularly want to refer to that part of the Bill which involves the ...
Speech byMr TIM MULHERINMEMBER FOR MACKAYHansard 17 May 2000NATIONAL PARK ESTATEMr MULHERIN (Mackay—ALP) (6.28 p.m.): What a doozey of a debate! We have all just beenenlightened by the member for Keppel, the Opposition spokesperson on national parks, who ...
Speech byHon. TOM BARTONMEMBER FOR WATERFORDHansard 29 February 2000POLICE POWERS AND RESPONSIBILITIES BILLHon. T. A. BARTON (Waterford—ALP) (Minister for Police and Corrective Services) (2.30 p.m.): Imove—"That the Bill be now read a second time."This Bill ...
Speech byMr TERRY SULLIVANMEMBER FOR CHERMSIDEHansard 8 November 2000GAMBLING LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr SULLIVAN (Chermside—ALP) (9.07 p.m.): In 1992 when the then Treasurer, Keith De Lacy,dropped the first coin into a legal poker machine in Queensland at ...
Speech byMr TERRY SULLIVANMEMBER FOR CHERMSIDEHansard 9 November 2000ELECTORAL FRAUDMr SULLIVAN (Chermside—ALP) (10.21 a.m.): Yesterday in the House we heard coalitionmembers speaking about voting or enrolment irregularities in a number of Federal seats. ...
Speech byMr TERRY SULLIVANMEMBER FOR CHERMSIDEHansard 9 November 2000MR SPEAKER'S RULINGMotion of DissentMr SULLIVAN (Chermside—ALP) (11.10 p.m.): I rise to oppose the motion before the House.Mr Seeney interjected.Mr SPEAKER: Order!Mr SULLIVAN: The member for ...
Speech byMr TIM MULHERINMEMBER FOR MACKAYHansard 1 March 2000MACKAY NORTH STATE HIGH SCHOOLMr MULHERIN (Mackay—ALP) (11.24 p.m.): I rise to speak about the pride we should all havein a group of senior students from Mackay North State High School who travelled ...
Speech byMr TIM MULHERINMEMBER FOR MACKAYHansard 14 November 2000PROPERTY AGENTS AND MOTOR DEALERS BILLMr MULHERIN (Mackay—ALP) (9.47 p.m.): In speaking in support of the Property Agents andMotor Dealers Bill, I will focus on aspects of the Bill pertaining to ...
Speech byMr TIM MULHERINMEMBER FOR MACKAYHansard 7 September 2000MACKAY; SUGAR INDUSTRYMr MULHERIN (Mackay—ALP) (6.18 p.m.): It is a pleasure to rise to second this amendment. Inso doing, it points to the sharp contrast between the Beattie Government and the ...
Speech byMr TIM MULHERINMEMBER FOR MACKAYHansard 23 August 2000APPROPRIATION BILL, ESTIMATES COMMITTEE AMr MULHERIN (Mackay—ALP) (11.47 a.m.): In rising to speak to the report of EstimatesCommittee A, I note the National Party has had very little to say about ...
Speech byVAUGHAN JOHNSONMEMBER FOR GREGORYHansard 15 November 2000FUEL PRICESMr JOHNSON (Gregory—NPA) (12.42 p.m.): What a charade we have just seen from theMinister for Emergency Services. The Minister grandstanded in the House this afternoon. People on ...
Speech byVAUGHAN JOHNSONMEMBER FOR GREGORYHansard 15 November 2000QUEENSLAND RAILMr JOHNSON (Gregory—NPA) (6.04 p.m.) I move—"That this House condemns the Beattie Labor Government for its betrayal of rail workersand their families by robbing them of a ...
Speech byHon. V. LESTERMEMBER FOR KEPPELHansard 29 February 2000LAND COURT BILLHon. V. P. LESTER (Keppel—NPA) (3.10 p.m.): We have to be ready.An honourable members interjected. Mr LESTER: Yes, I have been around a while. Some think that is a good idea, some ...
Speech byVAUGHAN JOHNSONMEMBER FOR GREGORYHansard 4 & 5 October 2000TRANSPORT (BUSWAY AND LIGHT RAIL) AMENDMENT BILLMr JOHNSON (Gregory—NPA) (5.39 p.m.): The purpose of Transport (Busway and Light Rail)Amendment Bill 2000 is to amend a raft of transport ...
Speech byVAUGHAN JOHNSONMEMBER FOR GREGORYHansard 5 October 2000MR SPEAKER'S RULINGMr JOHNSON (Gregory—NPA) (10.17 p.m.): It is with a great deal of sadness that I rise tospeak in this Chamber tonight on the Leader of the Opposition's motion of dissent ...
Speech byVAUGHAN JOHNSONMEMBER FOR GREGORYHansard 17 October 2000Mr W. HaywardMr JOHNSON (Gregory—NPA) (7.10 p.m.): Tonight I rise to take up the plight of a young manwho cannot speak for himself. However, I am going to relay his impossible lot through his ...
Speech byVAUGHAN JOHNSONMEMBER FOR GREGORYHansard 20 July 2000MR V. O'ROURKEMr JOHNSON (Gregory—NPA) (10.12 a.m.): We heard in the House this morning a ministerialstatement delivered by the Minister for Transport and Minister for Main Roads in relation to ...
Speech byVAUGHAN JOHNSONMEMBER FOR GREGORYHansard 20 July 2000UNEMPLOYMENTMr JOHNSON (Gregory—NPA) (6.35 p.m.): Tonight it is a great pleasure to speak on the motionmoved by the Leader of the Opposition in relation to the paltry job creation record of the ...
Speech byVAUGHAN JOHNSONMEMBER FOR GREGORYHansard 21 July 2000BUDGET 2000Mr JOHNSON (Gregory—NPA) (10.30 a.m.): In rising to speak to the 2000-01 Budgetintroduced by the Treasurer, the third Budget of the Beattie Government, I do so with a great deal ...
Speech byVAUGHAN JOHNSONMEMBER FOR GREGORYHansard 22 August 2000FUEL PRICESMr JOHNSON (Gregory—NPA) (6.25 p.m.): I rise to support the motion moved by the Leader ofthe Opposition, which calls for an inquiry into the price of fuel in Queensland. Holding an ...
Speech byVAUGHAN JOHNSONMEMBER FOR GREGORYHansard 23 August 2000APPROPRIATION BILL, ESTIMATES COMMITTEE CMr JOHNSON (Gregory—NPA) (3.16 p.m.): It is with pleasure that I rise to speak to the report ofEstimates Committee C. I regret that the Estimates ...
Speech byVAUGHAN JOHNSONMEMBER FOR GREGORYHansard 24 August 2000APPROPRIATION BILL, ESTIMATES COMMITTEE FMr JOHNSON (Gregory—NPA) (12.59 p.m.): I have great delight in rising to speak to theEstimates committee report, especially in the area of Mines and ...
Speech byVAUGHAN JOHNSONMEMBER FOR GREGORYHansard 24 August 2000OUTBACK REVIVAL FORUMMr JOHNSON (Gregory—NPA) (7.14 p.m.): This weekend in Longreach we witness a forumknown as Outback Revival. It is a forum that was initiated by Chrissy Hinde, the former ...
Speech byVAUGHAN JOHNSONMEMBER FOR GREGORYHansard 5 September 2000WATER BILLMr JOHNSON (Gregory—NPA) (3.48 p.m.): I rise to speak to the Water Bill. In introducing thisBill, the Beattie Labor Government is once again taking the opportunity to try to establish ...
Speech byVAUGHAN JOHNSONMEMBER FOR GREGORYHansard 8 September 2000NATIVE TITLE RESOLUTION BILLMr JOHNSON (Gregory—NPA) (12.18 p.m.): It is somewhat coincidental that I should rise tospeak to the Native Title Resolution Bill immediately following the ...
Speech byVAUGHAN JOHNSONMEMBER FOR GREGORYHansard 31 May & 1 June 2000TRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT BILLMr JOHNSON (Gregory—NPA) (5.49 p.m.): I rise to support this legislation that was introducedby the Minister for Training and Industrial Relations, the Honourable ...
Speech byVAUGHAN JOHNSONMEMBER FOR GREGORYHansard 1 June 2000QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICEMr JOHNSON (Gregory—NPA) (6.44 p.m.): This evening, in rising to support the motion of mycolleague the member for Toowoomba South, I wish to address some of the issues ...
Speech byVAUGHAN JOHNSONMEMBER FOR GREGORYHansard 20 June 2000FUEL SUBSIDY SCHEMEMr JOHNSON (Gregory—NPA) (6.35 p.m.): I rise to support the motion moved by the Leader ofthe Opposition calling upon the Treasurer to have the Commissioner for Stamp Duties ...
Speech byVAUGHAN JOHNSONMEMBER FOR GREGORYHansard 18 & 19 October 2000FOOD PRODUCTION [SAFETY] BILLMr JOHNSON (Gregory—NPA) (5.45 p.m.): I rise to speak on the Food Production (Safety) Bill,which is one of the most important pieces of legislation to come ...
Speech byVAUGHAN JOHNSONMEMBER FOR GREGORYHansard 19 October 2000DIESEL FUEL REBATE SCHEMEMr JOHNSON (Gregory—NPA) (6 p.m.): I move—"That the ALP immediately end its opposition to the extension of the Commonwealthdiesel fuel rebate scheme's 100% excise and ...
Speech byVAUGHAN JOHNSONMEMBER FOR GREGORYHansard 9 November 2000APPROPRIATION BILL [No. 2]; APPROPRIATION [PARLIAMENT] BILL [No. 2]Mr JOHNSON (Gregory—NPA) (4.30 p.m.): I wish to canvass a number of issues in relation tonot only my portfolio area of ...
Speech byVAUGHAN JOHNSONMEMBER FOR GREGORYHansard 14 November 2000FLYING SURGEON SERVICEMr JOHNSON (Gregory—NPA) (10.17 a.m.): This morning I wish to bring to the attention of theHouse the plight of the Flying Surgeon Service in Longreach. This morning in the ...
Speech byVAUGHAN JOHNSONMEMBER FOR GREGORYHansard 14 November 2000FUEL PRICESMr JOHNSON (Gregory—NPA) (6.25 p.m.): I feel that I must contribute to this debate becauseof the significant impact that increased fuel prices has on people in rural and ...
Speech byVAUGHAN JOHNSONMEMBER FOR GREGORYHansard 19 October 2000FUEL SUBSIDY AMENDMENT BILLMr JOHNSON (Gregory—NPA) (11.11 p.m.): I want to speak for only a moment to this piece oflegislation, too. The most important thing to consider here is the impost that ...
Speech byVAUGHAN JOHNSONMEMBER FOR GREGORYHansard 8 November 2000ELECTRICITY INDUSTRYMr JOHNSON (Gregory—NPA) (6.25 p.m.): I rise to support the motion moved by my colleaguethe member for Callide condemning the failure of the Minister for Mines and Energy to ...
Speech byVAUGHAN JOHNSONMEMBER FOR GREGORYHansard 18 October 2000BURDEKIN BYPASSMr JOHNSON (Gregory—NPA) (10.16 a.m.): In early September the Leader of the Oppositionpresented to this Parliament a petition from 1,012 petitioners in relation to the proposed ...
Speech byMrs J. GAMINMEMBER FOR BURLEIGHHansard 15 March 2000POLICE POWERS AND RESPONSIBILITIES BILLMrs GAMIN (Burleigh—NPA) (3.21 p.m.): In debating the Police Powers and Responsibilities Bill2000, I am conscious, as the member for a Gold Coast suburban ...
Speech byMrs J. GAMINMEMBER FOR BURLEIGHHansard 16 March 2000LEGAL, CONSTITUTIONAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW COMMITTEEReportMrs GAMIN (Burleigh—NPA) (10.16 a.m.): I second the motion moved by the honourablemember for Greenslopes. The report of the ...
Speech byMrs J. GAMINMEMBER FOR BURLEIGHHansard 16 March 2000FUEL ADDITIVESMrs GAMIN (Burleigh—NPA) (7.13 p.m.): Back in November last year, I alerted the Minister forFair Trading to an Australian Institute of Petroleum report on the significant increase in ...
Speech byMrs J. GAMINMEMBER FOR BURLEIGHHansard 17 May 2000MENTAL HEALTH BILLMrs GAMIN (Burleigh—NPA) (12.38 p.m.): Over recent years, mental health services have beenthe subject of much community concern and public comment. That is evidenced by the number ...
Speech byJULIE ATTWOODMEMBER FOR MOUNT OMMANEYHansard 21 June 2000POLICE POWERS AND RESPONSIBILITIES AND OTHER ACTS AMENDMENT BILLMrs ATTWOOD (Mount Ommaney—ALP) (9.43 p.m.): I congratulate the Minister for Police andCorrective Services on this ...
Speech byJULIE ATTWOODMEMBER FOR MOUNT OMMANEYHansard 18 July 2000GOODS AND SERVICES TAXMrs ATTWOOD (Mount Ommaney—ALP) (12.27 p.m.): The GST is hitting hard in the pocketsof pensioners and low income earners. Small businesses are also feeling the pinch, ...
Speech byJULIE ATTWOODMEMBER FOR MOUNT OMMANEYHansard 19 July 2000DRUGS MISUSE AMENDMENT BILLMrs ATTWOOD (Mount Ommaney—ALP) (2.48 p.m.): The Drugs Misuse Amendment Bill 2000amends the current Drugs Misuse Act 1986 to include unlawful activity relating to ...
Speech byJULIE ATTWOODMEMBER FOR MOUNT OMMANEYHansard 20 July 2000BUDGET 2000Mrs ATTWOOD (Mount Ommaney—ALP) (4.11 p.m.): Two years have elapsed since thecitizens of Mount Ommaney elected me to be their State member and their representative in theQueensland ...
Speech byJULIE ATTWOODMEMBER FOR MOUNT OMMANEYHansard 14 November 2000WORKCOVER QUEENSLAND AND OTHER ACTS AMENDMENT BILLMrs ATTWOOD (Mount Ommaney—ALP) (4.46 p.m.): The WorkCover Queensland and OtherActs Amendment Bill includes many positive enhancements for ...
Speech byJULIE ATTWOODMEMBER FOR MOUNT OMMANEYHansard 14 November 2000CORRECTIVE SERVICES BILLMrs ATTWOOD (Mount Ommaney—ALP) (12.27 a.m.): I rise to debate some of the aspects ofthe Corrective Services Bill 2000 which, in essence, consolidates and ...
Speech byJULIE ATTWOODMEMBER FOR MOUNT OMMANEYHansard 14 November 2000INDIGENOUS ART AND CRAFT SHOW AND CULTURAL FESTIVAL; YOUTH ARTS FESTIVALMrs ATTWOOD (Mount Ommaney—ALP) (1.54 a.m.): I am always happy to be invited to theIndigenous Art and Craft Show and ...
Speech byJULIE ATTWOODMEMBER FOR MOUNT OMMANEYHansard 19 February 2002EDUCATION (QUEENSLAND STUDIES AUTHORITY) BILLMrs ATTWOOD (Mount Ommaney—ALP) (3.11 p.m.): Last night I attended the annual generalmeeting of the Jamboree Community Kindergarten. It was ...
Speech byJULIE ATTWOODMEMBER FOR MOUNT OMMANEYHansard 18 October 2000TAIWANESE COMMUNITYMrs ATTWOOD (Mount Ommaney—ALP) (10.23 a.m.): On 30 September, the second last dayof the Olympics, over 1,500 people filled the Brisbane City Hall for the 2000 Rhythm of ...
Speech byJULIE ATTWOODMEMBER FOR MOUNT OMMANEYHansard 18 October 2000MORETON BAY ISLANDSMrs ATTWOOD (Mount Ommaney—ALP) (6.29 p.m.): Soon after I became elected as themember for Mount Ommaney, Brian Fuller, a resident of my electorate, visited me about the ...
Speech byJULIE ATTWOODMEMBER FOR MOUNT OMMANEYHansard 19 October 2000FUEL SUBSIDY AMENDMENT BILLMrs ATTWOOD (Mount Ommaney—ALP) (11.16 p.m.): There is a lot of anger in the electoratesof Queensland about fuel prices. The increased fuel prices are having an ...
Speech byJULIE ATTWOODMEMBER FOR MOUNT OMMANEYHansard 8 November 2000REMEMBRANCE DAYMrs ATTWOOD (Mount Ommaney—ALP) (11.55 p.m.): Soldiers danced on the buses and onthe lorries. They danced on the streets, they shouted, they sang. They cheered again and ...
Speech byJULIE ATTWOODMEMBER FOR MOUNT OMMANEYHansard 22 August 2000WAR VETERANSMrs ATTWOOD (Mount Ommaney—ALP) (7.28 p.m.): It means a great deal to me to be ableto represent the Government at commemoration services for those who served and gave their ...
Speech byJULIE ATTWOODMEMBER FOR MOUNT OMMANEYHansard 17 October 2000ZOE'S PLACEMrs ATTWOOD (Mount Ommaney—ALP) (7.25 p.m.): I am constantly heartened by the greatenthusiasm and support of my community in Mount Ommaney for Zoe's Place. The Zoe Reed ...
Speech byJULIE ATTWOODMEMBER FOR MOUNT OMMANEYHansard 23 August 2000APPROPRIATION BILL, ESTIMATES COMMITTEE CMrs ATTWOOD (Mount Ommaney—ALP) (3.01 p.m.): It was my pleasure to chair the Estimateshearing on 3 August for the portfolios of Transport and Main ...
Speech byJULIE ATTWOODMEMBER FOR MOUNT OMMANEYHansard 6 September 2000FUEL PRICESMrs ATTWOOD (Mount Ommaney—ALP) (10.16 a.m.): Queenslanders are still being ripped off.Mount Ommaney residents are feeling the pinch of the frequent rise and fall of petrol ...
Speech byJULIE ATTWOODMEMBER FOR MOUNT OMMANEYHansard 7 September 2000CORINDA STATE HIGH SCHOOLMrs ATTWOOD (Mount Ommaney—ALP) (10.29 a.m.): Honourable members would all know bynow how very proud I am of my local schools and community in the Mount Ommaney ...
Speech byJULIE ATTWOODMEMBER FOR MOUNT OMMANEYHansard 23 August 2000FRIDAY CLUB; NURSING HOMESMrs ATTWOOD (Mount Ommaney—ALP) (10.16 a.m.): The Mount Ommaney electorate hasmany clubs and organisations that are focused on providing assistance to people in ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR WARWICKHansard 1 March 2000DRUG REHABILITATION (COURT DIVERSION) BILLMr SPRINGBORG (Warwick—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (11.37 a.m.): At theoutset, I indicate that the Opposition will be supporting the Drug ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR WARWICKHansard 2 March 2000MR SPEAKER'S RULINGMotion of DissentMr SPRINGBORG (Warwick—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (12.05 p.m.): I have beenin this Parliament for just over 10 years now, and this is the first time ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR WARWICKHansard 15 March 2000COMPETITION POLICY REFORM [QUEENSLAND] BILLMr SPRINGBORG (Warwick—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (9.05 p.m.): It is with agreat deal of pleasure that I participate in debate on the ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR WARWICKHansard 11 April 2000CAPE YORK INDIGENOUS COMMUNITIESMr SPRINGBORG (Warwick—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (11.50 a.m.): I table adiscussion paper, which I will be circulating to indigenous communities in ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR WARWICKHansard 11 April 2000GUARDIANSHIP AND ADMINISTRATION BILLMr SPRINGBORG (Warwick—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (5.02 p.m.): At the outsetI would like to make it very clear to the Parliament that the ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR WARWICKHansard 11 April 2000PETFORD TRAINING FARMMr SPRINGBORG (Warwick—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (6.10 p.m.): It is with agreat deal of pleasure that I rise to support the motion moved by the honourable member ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR WARWICKHansard 12 April 2000WATER STORAGE, BURNETT RIVERMr SPRINGBORG (Warwick—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (6.25 p.m.): We have justheard an absolutely amazing contribution by the member for Everton. He has ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR WARWICKHansard 13 April 2000CIVIL JUSTICE REFORM AMENDMENT BILLMr SPRINGBORG (Warwick—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (12.40 p.m.): TheOpposition supports the amendment Bill before the Parliament. The amendment Bill ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR WARWICKHansard 22 June 2000DRUG INJECTING ROOMSMr SPRINGBORG (Warwick—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (6.10 p.m.): I second themotion ably moved by the honourable member for Maroochydore. On 24 February 2000 an ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR WARWICKHansard 19 July 2000FREEDOM OF INFORMATION AMENDMENT BILLMr SPRINGBORG (Warwick—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (8.35 p.m.): I am thankfulfor the opportunity to participate in this debate on a private member's ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR WARWICKHansard 20 July 2000BUDGET 2000Mr SPRINGBORG (Warwick—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (2.39 p.m.): It is apleasure to participate in this debate on the Budget. Before I go into the details of the Budget, with ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR WARWICKHansard 23 August 2000APPROPRIATION BILL, ESTIMATES COMMITTEE BMr SPRINGBORG (Warwick—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (12.36 p.m.): As anintroduction to my contribution, I would like to commend the chairman, ...
Speech byHon. K. LINGARDMEMBER FOR BEAUDESERTHansard 23 August 2000APPROPRIATION BILL, ESTIMATES COMMITTEE CHon. K. R. LINGARD (Beaudesert—NPA) (3.26 p.m.): I am most concerned that, in spite ofmany deputations by people from my electorate regarding students ...
Speech byHon. K. LINGARDMEMBER FOR BEAUDESERTHansard 23 August 2000APPROPRIATION BILL, ESTIMATES COMMITTEE DHon. K. R. LINGARD (Beaudesert—NPA) (4.28 p.m.): Once again, I continue the fight for a highschool in the northern part of the Beaudesert Shire. ...
Speech byHon. K. LINGARDMEMBER FOR BEAUDESERTHansard 6 September 2000WATER BILLHon. K. R. LINGARD (Beaudesert—NPA) (12.07 p.m.): The difficulty that the Government has inintroducing this water management Bill is that it is basically exercising its theory of ...
Speech byHon. K. LINGARDMEMBER FOR BEAUDESERTHansard 14 November 2000PROPERTY AGENTS AND MOTOR DEALERS BILLHon. K. R. LINGARD (Beaudesert—NPA) (9.13 p.m.): I wish to make a few comments and askthe Minister to offer a few comments, simply based on the fact ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR WARWICKHansard 29 February 2000TREE-CLEARING GUIDELINESMr SPRINGBORG (Warwick—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (6.26 p.m.): The originalmotion moved by the Honourable Leader of the Opposition must and should be ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR WARWICKHansard 13 April 2000CORPORATIONS (QUEENSLAND) AMENDMENT BILLMr SPRINGBORG (Warwick—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (12.46 p.m.): TheOpposition will be supporting the Corporations (Queensland) Amendment Bill. ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR WARWICKHansard 18 May 2000MENTAL HEALTH BILLMr SPRINGBORG (Warwick—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (3.34 p.m.): I rise tosupport the principles of the legislation before the Parliament. I do not intend to go over old ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR WARWICKHansard 20 June 2000FUEL SUBSIDY SCHEMEMr SPRINGBORG (Warwick—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (6.24 p.m.): I assure theHouse that we certainly are not on the side of the rorters, because the rorters are on the ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR WARWICKHansard 6 September 2000WATER BILLMr SPRINGBORG (Warwick—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (12.16 p.m.): This Bill iscertainly one of the most controversial pieces of legislation that will come before this ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR WARWICKHansard 23 August 2000APPROPRIATION [PARLIAMENT] BILL, ESTIMATES COMMITTEE EMr SPRINGBORG (Warwick—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (5.31 p.m.): It is apleasure to participate in the debate on the Estimates for ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR WARWICKHansard 23 August 2000ELECTORAL FRAUDMr SPRINGBORG (Warwick—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (6.29 p.m.): ThisParliament has absolutely no choice but to pass the motion moved by the Leader of the Opposition ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR WARWICKHansard 24 August 2000APPROPRIATION BILL, ESTIMATES COMMITTEE EMr SPRINGBORG (Warwick—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (12.07 p.m.): It wasinteresting to see the Premier put on his sincere face today and come ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR WARWICKHansard 5 September 2000ELECTORAL FRAUDMr SPRINGBORG (Warwick—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (6.08 p.m.): I second themotion moved by the Leader of the Liberal Party. It is quite apparent that the Parliament ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR WARWICKHansard 11 April 2000OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC PROSECUTIONSMr SPRINGBORG (Warwick—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (10.28 a.m.) Earlier todayin the Parliament, the Attorney-General in a scurrilous attack ...
Speech byMIKE KAISERMEMBER FOR WOODRIDGEHansard 19 October 2000FUEL SUBSIDY AMENDMENT BILLMr KAISER (Woodridge—ALP) (9.40 p.m.): The Fuel Subsidy Amendment Bill demonstratesthat this Beattie Labor Government is prepared to do what it can to ease the burden on ...
Speech byMIKE KAISERMEMBER FOR WOODRIDGEHansard 15 November 2000COMMUNITY RENEWAL PROJECTS, WOODRIDGE AND KINGSTON Mr KAISER (Woodridge—ALP) (11.07 p.m.): Tonight I wish to report to the House on thetremendous progress being made in the Woodridge and Kingston ...
Speech byMIKE KAISERMEMBER FOR WOODRIDGEHansard 16 November 2000PROPERTY CRIMEMr KAISER (Woodridge—ALP) (6.31 p.m.): Mr Speaker, here is a riddle for you: how do youknow when there is an election coming up in Queensland? The National and Liberal Parties ...
Speech byMIKE REYNOLDSMEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLEHansard 29 February 2000FLOODSMr REYNOLDS (Townsville—ALP) (11.39 a.m.): The monsoonal trough which dumped bucketsof rain over the State in recent weeks certainly made its presence felt in the north Queensland ...
Speech byMIKE KAISERMEMBER FOR WOODRIDGEHansard 12 April 2000ELECTORAL AMENDMENT BILLMr KAISER (Woodridge—ALP) (9.12 p.m.): While the member for Greenslopes was speaking,members on the grassy knoll were protesting that their party's name was now the CCA, the ...
Speech byMIKE KAISERMEMBER FOR WOODRIDGEHansard 12 April 2000PORTRAYAL OF YOUNG PEOPLE IN THE MEDIA Mr KAISER (Woodridge—ALP) (11.15 p.m.): Tonight I rise to speak about something thatoccurred in my electorate last week. A number of students from various high ...
Speech byMIKE KAISERMEMBER FOR WOODRIDGEHansard 13 April 2000STATE HOUSING AMENDMENT BILLMr KAISER (Woodridge—ALP) (3.39 p.m.): I rise to support the State Housing Amendment Bill.I would like to add to what other speakers have said in terms of congratulating ...
Speech byMIKE KAISERMEMBER FOR WOODRIDGEHansard 13 April 2000REPLACEMENT OF LIBERAL SENATOR PARERMr KAISER (Woodridge—ALP) (7.27 p.m.): I rise tonight to express my grave concerns aboutthe undemocratic processes being used by the Liberal Party in this State ...
Speech byMIKE KAISERMEMBER FOR WOODRIDGEHansard 18 May 2000CENSURE OF MINISTER FOR PUBLIC WORKS AND MINISTER FOR HOUSINGMr KAISER (Woodridge—ALP) (6.38 p.m.): Tonight it is with pleasure that I rise to oppose thiscensure motion and to support the Minister. I ...
Speech byMIKE KAISERMEMBER FOR WOODRIDGEHansard 30 May 2000PARKVIEW GARDENSMr KAISER (Woodridge—ALP) (7.16 p.m.): The elderly are one of the most vulnerable groupsin our community— vulnerable to intimidation and vulnerable to those who are prepared to rip ...
Speech byMIKE KAISERMEMBER FOR WOODRIDGEHansard 31 May 2000COMPETITION POLICY REFORM [QUEENSLAND] BILLMr KAISER (Woodridge—ALP) (9.43 p.m.): At first, I did not intend to speak in this debate butafter hearing this evening the contributions of a number of ...
Speech byMIKE KAISERMEMBER FOR WOODRIDGEHansard 20 June 2000FUEL SUBSIDY SCHEMEMr KAISER (Woodridge—ALP) (6.50 p.m.): As a result of the argument we are having heretonight, it would be a shame if Queenslanders lost sight of the real reason why we are holding ...
Speech byMIKE KAISERMEMBER FOR WOODRIDGEHansard 20 June 2000BOYSTOWN LINK UPMr KAISER (Woodridge—ALP) (11.15 p.m.): This Government emphasises training andeducation as ways of easing youth unemployment, and rightly so. For most young people, theiremployment ...
Speech byMIKE KAISERMEMBER FOR WOODRIDGEHansard 20 July 2000BUDGET 2000Mr KAISER (Woodridge—ALP) (11.57 p.m.): This Budget recognises that we are part of acommunity, not just an economy. It is economically responsible and socially responsive. It ...
Speech byMIKE KAISERMEMBER FOR WOODRIDGEHansard 22 August 2000FUEL PRICESMr KAISER (Woodridge) (12.20 p.m.): I also rise to speak about the need for an inquiry, but it isan inquiry of vital concern to Queenslanders, unlike the nonsense we have heard this ...
Speech byMIKE KAISERMEMBER FOR WOODRIDGEHansard 22 August 2000FUEL PRICESMr KAISER (Woodridge—ALP) (6.40 p.m.): Tonight I rise to make the case for a national inquiryinto petrol prices. I find it extraordinary that we need to make the case for the benefit of ...
Speech byMIKE KAISERMEMBER FOR WOODRIDGEHansard 4 October 2000ELECTRICITY AMENDMENT BILLMr KAISER (Woodridge—ALP) (12.54 p.m.): I rise to support the Electricity Amendment Bill2000. I, too, like the previous speaker, want to focus on the consumer aspects of ...
Speech byMIKE KAISERMEMBER FOR WOODRIDGEHansard 4 October 2000LABOR PARTY PRESELECTION RULESMr KAISER (Woodridge—ALP) (11.14 p.m.): Tonight I rise to provide the Parliament with anaccount of what steps the Labor Party took through the nineties to reform its ...
Speech byMIKE KAISERMEMBER FOR WOODRIDGEHansard 19 October 2000DIESEL FUEL REBATE SCHEMEMr KAISER (Woodridge—ALP) (6.50 p.m.): The previous speaker in this debate challenged uson this side of the House to clearly make our position known to Canberra. The ...
Speech byMIKE KAISERMEMBER FOR WOODRIDGEHansard 23 August 2000ELECTORAL FRAUDMr KAISER (Woodridge—ALP) (6.44 p.m.): Several days ago the Leader of the Oppositionreferred to the CJC a complaint about this matter and called for an inquiry. The CJC is indeed ...
Speech byMIKE KAISERMEMBER FOR WOODRIDGEHansard 23 August 2000LABOUR MARKET PROGRAMSMr KAISER (Woodridge—ALP) (11.26 p.m.): Like all people on this side of the Chamber, I wasrecently appalled to hear the Leader of the Liberal Party describe the Government's ...
Speech byMIKE KAISERMEMBER FOR WOODRIDGEHansard 24 August 2000APPROPRIATION BILL, ESTIMATES COMMITTEE EMr KAISER (Woodridge—ALP) (11.51 a.m.): This was my first experience with Estimatescommittee hearings in this place and I join with other members of the ...
Speech byMIKE KAISERMEMBER FOR WOODRIDGEHansard 21 June 2000TREASURER'S PERFORMANCEMr KAISER (Woodridge—ALP) (6.30 p.m.): I now understand why my economics degree fromthe University of Queensland is so undervalued by employers and the community. The reason, ...
Speech byMIKE KAISERMEMBER FOR WOODRIDGEHansard 22 June 2000MEMBER FOR CLAYFIELDMr KAISER (Woodridge—ALP) (10.18 a.m.): The public's cynicism about politics and politiciansis a concern to us all. This cynicism is driven in part by the public's perception that ...
Speech byMIKE KAISERMEMBER FOR WOODRIDGEHansard 19 July 2000DIESEL REBATE SCHEMEMr KAISER (Woodridge—ALP) (6.25 p.m.): I rise to support the amendment moved by theTreasurer. I do so because the Treasurer's amendment sees that the blame for this is laid ...
Speech byMIKE KAISERMEMBER FOR WOODRIDGEHansard 24 August 2000EMPLOYMENTMr KAISER (Woodridge—ALP) (6.17 p.m.): I second the amendment moved by my colleaguethe member for Logan. The motion as it stands at the moment is nothing more than a cruel hoax ...
Speech byMIKE KAISERMEMBER FOR WOODRIDGEHansard 24 August 2000PARKVIEW GARDENS Mr KAISER (Woodridge—ALP) (7.12 p.m.): Some time ago I raised in this place the need toregulate pensioner units. They are not nursing homes, nor are they retirement villages, so ...
Speech byMIKE KAISERMEMBER FOR WOODRIDGEHansard 7 September 2000ELECTORAL FRAUD; MS K. EHRMANNMr KAISER (Woodridge—ALP) (10.21 a.m.): On Tuesday, the Leader of the Opposition soughtto draw a link between Karen Ehrmann's illegal activities in Townsville and ...
Speech byMIKE KAISERMEMBER FOR WOODRIDGEHansard 3 October 2000EFFECTS OF TEMPERATURE ON FUELMr KAISER (Woodridge—ALP) (12.19 p.m.): I rise today to discuss the issue of temperatureeffects on fuel volume and the likely impact this has on fuel prices at the ...
Speech byPAUL LUCAS MLAMEMBER FOR LYTTONHansard 21 June 2000POLICE POWERS AND RESPONSIBILITIES AND OTHER ACTS AMENDMENT BILLMr LUCAS (Lytton—ALP) (9.03 p.m.): I am pleased to speak to the Police Powers andResponsibilities and Other Acts Amendment Bill 2000. ...
Speech byPAUL LUCAS MLAMEMBER FOR LYTTONHansard 19 July 2000CITY COUNTRY ALLIANCE/INDEPENDENT MEMBERS, VOTING PATTERNSMr LUCAS (Lytton—ALP) (10.06 a.m.): In December last year I advised the House of the votingrecord in this place of the then One Nation and ...
Speech byPAUL LUCAS MLAMEMBER FOR LYTTONHansard 20 July 2000BUDGET 2000Mr LUCAS (Lytton—ALP) (1.22 a.m.): I am pleased to rise to speak to the Appropriation Billsnot only as a member of the Beattie Labor Government but also in my capacity as the State ...
Speech byHon. P. BRADDYMEMBER FOR KEDRONHansard 9 November 2000COOKE INQUIRYHon. P. J. BRADDY (Kedron—ALP) (Minister for Employment, Training and Industrial Relations)(6.14 p.m.): I move the following amendment—"Delete all words after 'House' and insert the ...
Speech byHon. P. BRADDYMEMBER FOR KEDRONHansard 14 November 2000WORKCOVER QUEENSLAND AND OTHER ACTS AMENDMENT BILLHon. P. J. BRADDY (Kedron—ALP) (Minister for Employment, Training and Industrial Relations)(5.22 p.m.), in reply: This legislation contains ...
Speech byHon. P. BRADDYMEMBER FOR KEDRONHansard 15 November 2000INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS AND ANOTHER ACT AMENDMENT BILLHon. P. J. BRADDY (Kedron—ALP) (Minister for Employment, Training and Industrial Relations)(4.26 p.m.): I move—"That the Bill be now read a ...
Speech byPAUL LUCAS MLAMEMBER FOR LYTTONHansard 17 May 2000MENTAL HEALTH BILLMr LUCAS (Lytton—ALP) (5.15 p.m.): The Mental Health Bill before the House today is veryimportant legislation. It has had quite a lengthy genesis—some seven years. In some respects ...
Speech byPAUL LUCAS MLAMEMBER FOR LYTTONHansard 30 May 2000ELECTRICITY INDUSTRYMr LUCAS (Lytton—ALP) (6.49 p.m.): I am pleased to support the amendment moved by theHonourable the Minister. This Beattie Labor Government has recently announced the most ...
Speech byPAUL LUCAS MLAMEMBER FOR LYTTONHansard 31 May 2000TRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT BILLMr LUCAS (Lytton—ALP) (4.20 p.m.): One of the key initiatives contained in the Training andEmployment Bill 2000 is the creation of an independent Apprenticeship and ...
Speech byPAUL LUCAS MLAMEMBER FOR LYTTONHansard 13 April 2000STATE HOUSING AMENDMENT BILLMr LUCAS (Lytton—ALP) (4.30 p.m.): I am proud to speak in the debate on the State HousingAmendment Bill. Academics and commentators have expressed views about the level ...
Speech byPAUL LUCAS MLAMEMBER FOR LYTTONHansard 13 April 2000CENSURE OF BEATTIE GOVERNMENT AND MINISTER FOR TRANSPORT AND MINISTER FORMAIN ROADSMr LUCAS (Lytton—ALP) (6.40 p.m.): I am delighted to speak in this debate to support theamendment moved to the ...
Speech byPAUL LUCAS MLAMEMBER FOR LYTTONHansard 16 May 2000PRODUCT LABELLINGMr LUCAS (Lytton—ALP) (6.17 p.m.): I rise to support the concept behind the motion toencourage the Federal Government to require Australian content percentage labelling. I note the ...
Speech byPAUL LUCAS MLAMEMBER FOR LYTTONHansard 22 August 2000STATE HOUSING AMENDMENT BILL [No. 2]Mr LUCAS (Lytton—ALP) (3.15 p.m.): In contributing to this debate, I respond to a number ofcomments made in the House on 11 April by the shadow Minister in the ...
Speech byPAUL LUCAS MLAMEMBER FOR LYTTONHansard 23 August 2000APPROPRIATION BILL, ESTIMATES COMMITTEE CMr LUCAS (Lytton—ALP) (3.11 p.m.): In my contribution to the debate on the AppropriationBills, I referred in some detail to the excellent state of ...
Speech byPAUL LUCAS MLAMEMBER FOR LYTTONHansard 23 August 2000APPROPRIATION [PARLIAMENT] BILL, ESTIMATES COMMITTEE EMr LUCAS (Lytton—ALP) (5.47 p.m.): The parliamentary Budget Estimate for this year is some$49.95m. That is a modest 2% increase over last ...