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Speech byMr B. LITTLEPROUDMEMBER FOR WESTERN DOWNSHansard 30 July 1998MOTION OF CONFIDENCE Mr LITTLEPROUD (Western Downs— NPA) (10.29 p.m.): I stand once again in this Houserepresenting the people of Western Downs. I am aware of the make-up of this House. I ...
Speech byMr B. LITTLEPROUDMEMBER FOR WESTERN DOWNSHansard 5 August 1998WARREGO HIGHWAYMr LITTLEPROUD (Western Downs— NPA) (7.21 p.m.): Tonight I want to put on the publicrecord my appeal to the Minister for Transport, the Honourable Steve Bredhauer, to ...
Speech byMr B. LITTLEPROUDMEMBER FOR WESTERN DOWNSHansard 6 August 1998ADDRESS IN REPLYMr LITTLEPROUD (Western Downs— NPA) (3 p.m.): I am quite proud to be part of this 49thParliament, which promises to be very different. Madam Deputy Speaker, I note your ...
Speech byHon. BRIANLITTLEPROUDMEMBER FOR WESTERN DOWNSHansard 21 October 1998DALBY TAFEHon. B. G. LITTLEPROUD (Western Downs—NPA) (7.10 p.m.): The people of Dalby and districtwere treated shabbily by the Goss Government in 1990. Unless the present Minister ...
Speech byHon. BRIANLITTLEPROUDMEMBER FOR WESTERN DOWNSHansard 10 November 1998BANKING SERVICESHon. B. G. LITTLEPROUD (Western Downs—NPA) (11.55 p.m.): Tonight I will speak about theproblem of banking services in very small rural communities. Although I was ...
Speech byHon. BRIANLITTLEPROUDMEMBER FOR WESTERN DOWNSHansard 18 November 1998TRANSPORT LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL (No. 2)Hon. B. G. LITTLEPROUD (Western Downs—NPA) (12.33 p.m.): I am pleased to support thepassage of the Transport Legislation Amendment Bill ...
Speech byBRUCE DAVIDSONMEMBER FOR NOOSAHansard 30 July 1998MOTION OF CONFIDENCE Mr DAVIDSON (Noosa—LP) (8.03 p.m.): Tonight, in rising to speak in this debate, I congratulateyou, Mr Speaker, on your elevation to the office of Speaker. I also welcome all the ...
Speech byMr BRUCE LAMINGMEMBER FOR MOOLOOLAHHansard 27 August 1998WORKPLACE RELATIONS AMENDMENT BILL Mr LAMING (Mooloolah—LP) (11.21 p.m.): I decided to speak on this Bill only late thisafternoon after listening to several Government and Opposition members ...
Speech byMr BRUCE LAMINGMEMBER FOR MOOLOOLAHHansard 17 September 1998E. J. FOOTE MEMORIAL PARKMr LAMING (Mooloolah—LP) (10.27 a.m.): Last Sunday I was given the honour and theprivilege of launching the book The Foote Sanctuary, by Tamsin O'Connor. It ...
Speech byMr BRUCE LAMINGMEMBER FOR MOOLOOLAHHansard 18 September 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILLAPPROPRIATION BILLMr LAMING (Mooloolah—LP) (2.38 p.m.): One of the difficulties encountered in speaking indebates such as that on the Budget, particularly when ...
Speech byMr BRUCE LAMINGMEMBER FOR MOOLOOLAHHansard 21 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee AReport No. 1Mr LAMING (Mooloolah—LP) (12.19 p.m.): I wish to address the report of Estimates ...
Speech byBRUCE DAVIDSONMEMBER FOR NOOSAHansard 20 October 1998CONSUMER CREDIT (QUEENSLAND) AMENDMENT BILLMr DAVIDSON (Noosa—LP) (12.49 p.m.): The Opposition will not be opposing this Bill, giventhat the former Attorney-General and Minister for Consumer ...
Speech byBRUCE DAVIDSONMEMBER FOR NOOSAHansard 21 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee AReport No. 2Mr DAVIDSON (Noosa—LP) ( 2.57 p.m.): Before the State election this year, we heard ...
Speech byBRUCE DAVIDSONMEMBER FOR NOOSAHansard 22 October 1998PRIVILEGE Ms M. O'DonnellMr DAVIDSON (Noosa—LP) (10.11 a.m.): I rise on a matter of privilege. After the debateyesterday in this place on the report of Estimates Committee D, members will now be ...
Speech byBRUCE DAVIDSONMEMBER FOR NOOSAHansard 22 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee DReportMr DAVIDSON (Noosa—LP) (11.48 a.m.): I would like to recognise the Chair of ...
Speech byBRUCE DAVIDSONMEMBER FOR NOOSAHansard 12 November 1998PRIVILEGEQueensland Small Business CouncilMr DAVIDSON (Noosa—LP) (9.32 a.m.): I rise on a matter of privilege. Yesterday duringquestion time in this House, the Deputy Leader of the Opposition ...
Speech byBRUCE DAVIDSONMEMBER FOR NOOSAHansard 17 November 1998TRAINING FOR MATURE-AGE WORKERSMr DAVIDSON (Noosa—LP) (6.45 p.m.): Nothing shows the vital difference between theforward-thinking coalition and the back-to-the-fifties Labor Party more clearly ...
Speech byMr BRUCE LAMINGMEMBER FOR MOOLOOLAHHansard 4 August 1998AMENDMENT TO STANDING ORDERSMr LAMING (Mooloolah—LP) (10.17 a.m.): The question before the House is whether or not toalter Standing Order 123A. Firstly, I must ask: what is the problem? I ...
Speech byMr BRUCE LAMINGMEMBER FOR MOOLOOLAHHansard 6 August 1998RECYCLING TECHNOLOGY INTERNATIONAL SITE FIRE, TANAWHAMr LAMING (Mooloolah—LP) (10.16 a.m.): Early last Saturday morning there was a devastatingfire at the Recycling Technology International site ...
Speech byMr BRUCE LAMINGMEMBER FOR MOOLOOLAHHansard 6 August 1998PRIVATE MEMBERS' BILLSMr LAMING (Mooloolah—LP) (6.45 p.m.): This debate tonight should be about the value ofprivate members' Bills and allocating adequate time to debate them. Why should we have ...
Speech byMr BRUCE LAMINGMEMBER FOR MOOLOOLAHHansard 25 August 1998YOUTH SUICIDEMr LAMING (Mooloolah—LP) (12.25 p.m.): When we reflect on the fact that in 1995 inQueensland 396 males died by suicide compared with 317 deaths due to motor vehicle accidents, ...
Speech byMr BRUCE LAMINGMEMBER FOR MOOLOOLAHHansard 30 July 1998MOTION OF CONFIDENCEMr LAMING (Mooloolah—LP) (1.10 a.m.): Firstly, Mr Speaker, I join other members incongratulating you on being elected as Speaker. It is a very important position, and I am ...
Speech byBRUCE DAVIDSONMEMBER FOR NOOSAHansard 27 August 1998WORKPLACE RELATIONS AMENDMENT BILLMr DAVIDSON (Noosa—LP) (12.54 p.m.): On 26 November 1996 we heralded an exciting newera in Queensland industrial relations for it was the day on which the former ...
Speech byBRUCE DAVIDSONMEMBER FOR NOOSAHansard 19 November 1998PRIVILEGEQueensland Small Business Council Mr DAVIDSON (Noosa—LP) (9.31 a.m.): I rise on a matter of privilege. On 12 November 1998, Irose on a matter of privilege pertaining to the misleading of ...
Speech byBRUCE DAVIDSONMEMBER FOR NOOSAHansard 19 November 1998PRIVILEGEAppointment of Ms M. O'DonnellMr DAVIDSON (Noosa—LP) (9.34 a.m.): I rise on a matter of privilege. During a past sitting Ihad cause to bring to the attention of this House another matter ...
Speech byMr BRUCE LAMINGMEMBER FOR MOOLOOLAHHansard 30 July 1998MOTION OF CONDOLENCETsunami Disaster, Papua New GuineaMr LAMING (Mooloolah—LP) (10.27 a.m.): As a former patrol officer in Papua New Guinea inthe 1970s, I would like to take the opportunity of ...
Speech byMr BRUCE LAMINGMEMBER FOR MOOLOOLAHHansard 21 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee CReportMr LAMING (Mooloolah—LP) (4.59 p.m.): As the Government's budget for Public Works ...
Speech byMr BRUCE LAMINGMEMBER FOR MOOLOOLAHHansard 22 October 1998GATTON-GYMPIE ALLGAS PIPELINEMr LAMING (Mooloolah—LP) (7.09 p.m.): I rise this evening to make a few remarks on behalf ofconstituents in the electorate of Mooloolah in relation to the ...
Speech byMr BRUCE LAMINGMEMBER FOR MOOLOOLAHHansard 12 November 1998QUEENSLAND HEALTHMr LAMING (Mooloolah—LP) (6.49 p.m.): The coalition addressed the health challenge bydelivering sound budgets to dramatically increase capital works funding. Not only was the ...
Speech byMr BRUCE LAMINGMEMBER FOR MOOLOOLAHHansard 18 November 1998TRANSPORT LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL (No. 2)Mr LAMING (Mooloolah—LP) (2.58 p.m.): Just over six years ago, in my very first speech in thisChamber, I spoke of a vision that I shared with some ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 10 November 1998NATIVE TITLE (QUEENSLAND) STATE PROVISIONS AMENDMENT BILL (No. 2)Mr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (5.49 p.m.): In rising to speak to this Bill, I would like to referto a major issue, and ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 10 November 1998AGE DISCRIMINATION; ESTIMATES COMMITTEES; LIQUOR LICENCESMr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (11.46 p.m.): I rise to address some of the offensive andoutrageous claims made in this House on ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 12 November 1998JUVENILE JUSTICE LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (11.30 am): On behalf of the Opposition, I rise to opposethe legislation that the Minister has introduced into ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 17 November 1998BRISBANE RIVERMr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (12.22 p.m.): I rise to speak about issues relating to theBrisbane River. The former Borbidge/Sheldon National/Liberal coalition Government ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 17 November 1998COMMISSIONS OF INQUIRY (FORDE INQUIRY—EVIDENCE) REGULATION 1998Disallowance of Statutory InstrumentMr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (12.30 p.m.): I move—"That the Commissions of Inquiry ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 18 November 1998MINISTER FOR EDUCATIONMr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (6.08 p.m.): I second the motion. My support for this motionreflects the growing concern in our schools and the wider community ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 18 November 1998SUPREME COURT OF QUEENSLAND ACT AND ANOTHER ACT AMENDMENT BILLMr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (10.26 p.m.): I am pleased that the current Government iscontinuing with the reform of both ...
Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 17 September 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILLAPPROPRIATION BILLMs BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (3.05 p.m.): In rising to speak in this debate I shall highlight some ofthe aspects of the Budget that will be particularly ...
Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 20 October 1998BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY (PORTABLE LONG SERVICE LEAVE) AMENDMENTBILLMs BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (4.04 p.m.): I rise to speak in support of the proposed changes to theBuilding and Construction ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 20 October 1998UNEMPLOYMENTMr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (12.28 p.m.) In the few minutes remaining, I rise tocomment on the current unemployment situation in this State. It is rather ironic that after ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 20 October 1998BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY (PORTABLE LONG SERVICE LEAVE) AMENDMENTBILLMr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (5.57 p.m.): I rise to speak to this very important piece oflegislation, the ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 21 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee AReport No. 1Mr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (11.47 a.m.): In rising to speak to the ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 21 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee BReportMr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (3.57 p.m.): In rising to speak to this Estimates ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 21 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee DReportMr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (5.50 p.m.): In rising to speak to this Estimates ...
Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 6 August 1998LOTE PROGRAM Ms BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (7.17 p.m.): Mr Deputy Speaker, if you are one of the members ofthis House who worries about the youth of today, if you are one of those who argues ...
Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 26 August 1998DRUG ADDICTIONMs BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (10.19 a.m.): Concerns about young people and drug abuse arereported almost daily in the media. I welcome the decision of the Premier and his Ministers to act ...
Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 27 August 1998WORKPLACE RELATIONS AMENDMENT BILLMs BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (12.42 p.m.): When the coalition Government pushed Queenslandworkplace agreements on the industrial community in March last year, it promised ...
Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 16 September 1998PUBLIC SECTOR MANAGERS, CAIRNS ELECTORATEMs BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (10.24 a.m.): In recent years it has been the fashion to revere privatesector management skills and practices—a fashion engendered by ...
Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 4 August 1998ADDRESS IN REPLYMs BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (3.07 p.m.): I am pleased, proud and, most of all, privileged to speakfor the first time in this House as the member for Cairns. I extend my congratulations to ...
Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 22 October 1998SCHOOL UNIFORMSMs BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (10.17 a.m.): I bring to the attention of the House the Ombudsman'sdecision that principals are acting unlawfully by making students wear uniforms. This ...
Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 10 November 1998NATIVE TITLE (QUEENSLAND) STATE PROVISIONS AMENDMENT BILL (No. 2)Ms BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (9.13 p.m.): It is a special privilege for me to be a member of theBeattie Government introducing this native ...
Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 10 November 1998NORTH QUEENSLAND CLINICAL SCHOOLMs BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (11.40 p.m.): I rise tonight to talk about some representations that Ihave received in Cairns from several doctors about an issue which, as it ...
Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 11 November 1998CENTRELINKMs BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (10.28 a.m.): I want to draw to the attention of this House the furtherdreadful disincentive imposed upon unemployed people in this State by the Howard ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 22 October 1998BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY (PORTABLE LONG SERVICE LEAVE) AMENDMENTBILLMr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (5.12 p.m.), continuing: I rise to continue the debate on thispiece of ...
Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 21 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee AReport No. 2Ms BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (12.40 p.m.): I compliment the staff who provided support ...
Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 17 September 1998PUBLIC SERVICE Ms BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (10.28 a.m.): I rise to speak not so much about the powerful orinfluential individuals who sometimes seek to meet with local members, but instead about ...
Speech byHOWARD HOBBSMEMBER FOR WARREGOHansard 26 August 1998WORKPLACE RELATIONS AMENDMENT BILLMr HOBBS (Warrego—NPA) (4.53 p.m.): Labor's Workplace Relations Amendment Bill will turnback the clock on industrial relations in Queensland for no valid reason. ...
Speech byHOWARD HOBBSMEMBER FOR WARREGOHansard 27 August 1998WHARPS PASTORAL HOLDING; MAHOGANY GLIDER HABITATMr HOBBS (Warrego—NPA) (2.15 a.m.): I refer to Minister Welford's ill-informed accusation ofinterference by me and other former Ministers in the ...
Speech byHOWARD HOBBSMEMBER FOR WARREGOHansard 18 September 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILLAPPROPRIATION BILLMr HOBBS (Warrego—NPA) (11.32 a.m.): This Budget is the coalition's Budget which has beencut and pasted and refashioned to fit Labor's agenda. ...
Speech byHOWARD HOBBSMEMBER FOR WARREGOHansard 22 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee GReportMr HOBBS (Warrego—NPA) (4.55 p.m.): Firstly, I want to say that the committee worked ...
Speech byHOWARD HOBBSMEMBER FOR WARREGOHansard 10 November 1998NATIVE TITLE (QUEENSLAND) STATE PROVISIONS AMENDMENT BILL (No. 2)Mr HOBBS (Warrego—NPA) (8.54 p.m.): Earlier in this debate we heard the member forArcherfield speaking about dignity and economic ...
Speech byHOWARD HOBBSMEMBER FOR WARREGOHansard 12 November 1998DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES, REGIONAL BOUNDARIESMr HOBBS (Warrego—NPA) (7.26 p.m.): I rise to speak about the cutback in Governmentservices occurring in western Queensland. The Department of ...
Speech byJEFF SEENEYMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard 25 August 1998NATIVE TITLE (QUEENSLAND) STATE PROVISIONS BILL Mr SEENEY (Callide—NPA) (5.41 p.m.): I also welcome the Native Title (Queensland) StateProvisions Bill in that it is a faithful reflection of the ...
Speech byJEFF SEENEYMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard 27 August 1998WORKPLACE RELATIONS AMENDMENT BILL Mr SEENEY (Callide—NPA) (5.52 p.m.): I am pleased to rise and make a contribution to thisdebate. Over the past two days, I have listened with interest to the ...
Speech byJEFF SEENEYMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard 27 August 1998AUSTRALIAN MAGNESIUM CORPORATION; BILOELAMr SEENEY (Callide—NPA) (2.11 a.m.): I rise in this House tonight to congratulate the peopleof Biloela and call on the Premier and the Minister for State ...
Speech byJEFF SEENEYMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard 16 September 1998CENSURE OF MINISTER FOR HEALTHMr SEENEY (Callide—NPA) (6.24 p.m.): Other speakers preceding me in this debate have dealtwith the specifics of the situation at the Maryborough Hospital. For me, ...
Speech byJEFF SEENEYMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard 17 September 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILLAPPROPRIATION BILLMr SEENEY (Callide—NPA) (5.26 p.m.): It is a pleasure for me to reply to the Budget. As manyspeakers have already indicated, this Budget really ...
Speech byHOWARD HOBBSMEMBER FOR WARREGOHansard 30 July 1998MOTION OF CONFIDENCE Mr HOBBS (Warrego—NPA) (9.19 p.m.): The Beattie Government is looking for a vote ofconfidence. Before any such decision is made, all honourable members need to examine the ...
Speech byHOWARD HOBBSMEMBER FOR WARREGOHansard 5 August 1998SPORTING SHOOTERS Mr HOBBS (Warrego—NPA) (6.11 p.m.): It is my pleasure to second the motion moved by themember for Keppel. I ask the Government to get on with the job that we started, that is, to ...
Speech byHOWARD HOBBSMEMBER FOR WARREGOHansard 6 August 1998MITCHELL COURTHOUSE Mr HOBBS (Warrego—NPA) (7.21 p.m.): It is with regret that I rise to advise the House that theLabor Government is back to cutting services in the bush. I thought that the ...
Speech byHOWARD HOBBSMEMBER FOR WARREGOHansard 25 & 26 August 1998NATIVE TITLE (QUEENSLAND) STATE PROVISIONS BILLMr HOBBS (Warrego—NPA) (5.46 p.m.): It is a pleasure to speak on the Native Title(Queensland) State Provisions Bill. I have been involved with ...
Speech byHOWARD HOBBSMEMBER FOR WARREGOHansard 26 August 1998INTEGRATED PLANNING AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr HOBBS (Warrego—NPA) (2.30 p.m.): The Integrated Planning Act was enacted last yearand changed the way planning and development is ...
Speech byJACK PAFFMEMBER FOR IPSWICH WESTHansard 28 August 1998WORKPLACE RELATIONS AMENDMENT BILL Mr PAFF (Ipswich West—ONP) (2.56 p.m.): This Bill is a result of Labor Party internal politics.The union bullyboys within Labor want this Bill passed to regain ...
Speech byJACK PAFFMEMBER FOR IPSWICH WESTHansard 22 October 1998BUS SHELTER, IPSWICH STATE HIGH SCHOOLMr PAFF (Ipswich West—ONP) (10.27 a.m.): My sincere sympathy goes out to all those parentsand students who were caught in the massive storm of 13 October at ...
Speech byJACK PAFFMEMBER FOR IPSWICH WESTHansard 12 November 1998EMERGENCY SERVICES LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr PAFF (Ipswich West—ONP) (3.41 p.m.): I support removing the board structures of theQueensland Ambulance Service and the Queensland Fire and Rescue ...
Speech byJEFF KNUTHMEMBER FOR BURDEKINHansard 30 July 1998MOTION OF CONFIDENCEMr KNUTH (Burdekin—ONP) (12.23 a.m.): The politics of trouble got me into politics inQueensland, but I never really expected to be here so soon. It would be remiss of me not to ...
Speech byJEFF KNUTHMEMBER FOR BURDEKINHansard 5 August 1998SPORTING SHOOTERSMr KNUTH (Burdekin—ONP) (6.33 p.m.): It is my pleasure to support the original motion beforethe House, which was moved by the member for Keppel. I remind this House that the police ...
Speech byJEFF KNUTHMEMBER FOR BURDEKINHansard 10 November 1998NATIVE TITLE (QUEENSLAND) STATE PROVISIONS AMENDMENT BILL (No. 2) Mr KNUTH (Burdekin—ONP) (11.07 p.m.): I will address some quotes from the ALP from 1973to 1975. An article from the West Australian ...
Speech byJEFF KNUTHMEMBER FOR BURDEKINHansard 11 November 1998NATIONAL COMPETITION POLICY Mr KNUTH (Burdekin—ONP) (6.47 p.m.): I am really impressed: both sides of the House areagreeing on a One Nation motion. Mr Nelson: Again.Mr KNUTH: Again—it has ...
Speech byJEFF KNUTHMEMBER FOR BURDEKINHansard 11 November 1998COMMENTS BY MEMBER FOR SPRINGWOODMr KNUTH (Burdekin—ONP) (11.04 p.m.): Last night the member for Indooroopilly spokeagainst the moronic comments made by the member for Springwood against the ...
Speech byJEFF KNUTHMEMBER FOR BURDEKINHansard 12 November 1998FOOD PRICING VARIATIONSMr KNUTH (Burdekin—ONP) (7.10 p.m.): Over the past couple of weeks I have been engagedin a war of words with the large dominant food chains in that I have been condemning the ...
Speech byJEFF KNUTHMEMBER FOR BURDEKINHansard 17 November 1998NOXIOUS WEEDS Mr KNUTH (Burdekin—ONP) (7.10 p.m.): Over recent weeks and in the past there have beenmany reports of fish kills in north Queensland's creeks and ponds. A fair amount of unfounded ...
Speech byJEFF SEENEYMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard 30 July 1998MOTION OF CONFIDENCE Mr SEENEY (Callide—NPA) (5.23 p.m.): As the only newly elected coalition member, I amdeeply honoured to be able to deliver my first speech in this Parliament as part of this ...
Speech byJACK PAFFMEMBER FOR IPSWICH WESTHansard 30 July 1998MOTION OF CONFIDENCE Mr PAFF (Ipswich West—ONP) (8.23 p.m.): I rise to support the amendment to the motionmoved by the member for Caboolture. I would like to commence by thanking the people of ...
Speech byJEFF KNUTHMEMBER FOR BURDEKINHansard 6 August 1998MALAYSIAN STUDENTS; COMMENTS BY MINISTER FOR EDUCATION Mr KNUTH (Burdekin—ONP) (7.19 p.m.): I have a question for the member for Murrumba. On arecent trip to Townsville, the member for Murrumba ...
Speech byJEFF KNUTHMEMBER FOR BURDEKINHansard 25 August 1998MEMBERS FOR KEDRON, BUNDAMBA, IPSWICH, CHATSWORTH AND MURRUMBA Mr KNUTH (Burdekin—ONP) (6.41 p.m.): The Constitution Act of 1867 deals with the powersand privileges of Parliament, in particular ...
Speech byJEFF KNUTHMEMBER FOR BURDEKINHansard 26 August 1998SMALL BUSINESSMr KNUTH (Burdekin—ONP) (10.29 a.m.): The Minister for State Development and Trade hasdeclared that Queensland is a small-business State. That is very true. It is a motherhood and ...
Speech byJEFF KNUTHMEMBER FOR BURDEKINHansard 26 August 1998GUMLUMr KNUTH (Burdekin—ONP) (7.16 p.m.): I would like to talk about a small farming community inthe south of my electorate of Burdekin, the town of Gumlu. It is a lovely little town with a ...
Speech byJEFF KNUTHMEMBER FOR BURDEKINHansard 27 August 1998GOVERNMENT AIR WING Mr KNUTH (Burdekin—ONP) (2.33 a.m.): This morning the Labor Party made a little joke of OneNation's policy of disbanding the Government Air Wing. We must have taken a few leaves ...
Speech byJEFF KNUTHMEMBER FOR BURDEKINHansard 19 November 1998PRIMARY INDUSTRIES LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr KNUTH (Burdekin—ONP) (4.51 p.m.): I commend the Minister for the time and effort that hehas no doubt committed to researching the issues addressed ...
Speech byJEFF KNUTHMEMBER FOR BURDEKINHansard 19 November 1998TARIFF PROTECTION, SUGAR INDUSTRY Mr KNUTH (Burdekin—ONP) (6.05 p.m.): I second the motion moved by the member forLockyer. I will share with members the comments by some prominent people in the ...
Speech byJEFF KNUTHMEMBER FOR BURDEKINHansard 19 November 1998RECREATIONAL FISHING LICENCESMr KNUTH (Burdekin—ONP) (8.39 p.m.): I inform the House that local recreational fishermen inthe Burdekin have expressed their concern over the possible introduction of ...
Speech byJULIE ATTWOODMEMBER FOR MOUNT OMMANEYHansard 4 August 1998ADDRESS IN REPLYMrs ATTWOOD (Mount Ommaney—ALP) (4.59 p.m.): I am very honoured and proud to standbefore honourable members today as the first elected female member for the electorate of ...
Speech byJULIE ATTWOODMEMBER FOR MOUNT OMMANEYHansard 26 August 1998WORKPLACE RELATIONS AMENDMENT BILLMrs ATTWOOD (Mount Ommaney—ALP) (5.31 p.m.): This Government is strongly opposed tothe QWA system of individual agreements that are kept secret and ...
Speech byJULIE ATTWOODMEMBER FOR MOUNT OMMANEYHansard 27 August 1998MR R. ATTWOODMrs ATTWOOD (Mount Ommaney—ALP) (2.31 a.m.): Today the member for Southport madecertain allegations against my husband. I would like to correct some errors of fact that he made ...
Speech byJULIE ATTWOODMEMBER FOR MOUNT OMMANEYHansard 17 September 1998GOODS AND SERVICES TAXMrs ATTWOOD (Mount Ommaney—ALP) (10.24 a.m.): I have had many approaches fromconcerned senior members in my electorate about the proposed GST of the present ...
Speech byJULIE ATTWOODMEMBER FOR MOUNT OMMANEYHansard 17 September 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILLAPPROPRIATION BILLMrs ATTWOOD (Mount Ommaney—ALP) (9.44 p.m.): I am proud to be part of a Governmentthat is committed to reducing unemployment and targeting ...
Speech byJULIE ATTWOODMEMBER FOR MOUNT OMMANEYHansard 18 November 1998TRADING (ALLOWABLE HOURS) AMENDMENT BILLMrs ATTWOOD (Mount Ommaney—ALP) (9.57 p.m.): I speak in support of the Trading(Allowable Hours) Amendment Bill. A number of months ago, I had my ...
Speech byJULIE ATTWOODMEMBER FOR MOUNT OMMANEYHansard 18 November 1998JOB CREATIONMrs ATTWOOD (Mount Ommaney—ALP) (11.53 p.m.): Last month I had the honour of chairinga jobs policy council forum at Ipswich on behalf of the Minister for Employment and ...
Speech byKAREN STRUTHERSMEMBER FOR ARCHERFIELDHansard 5 August 1998ADDRESS IN REPLYMs STRUTHERS (Archerfield—ALP) (11.50 a.m.): It is with a great sense of honour andenthusiasm for the tasks ahead of me that I stand to make my inaugural speech in the ...
Speech byKAREN STRUTHERSMEMBER FOR ARCHERFIELDHansard 25 August 1998NATIVE TITLE (QUEENSLAND) STATE PROVISIONS BILLMs STRUTHERS (Archerfield—ALP) (4.11 p.m.): In speaking to the Native Title (Queensland)State Provisions Bill, I acknowledge that a number of ...
Speech byHon. KEN HAYWARDMEMBER FOR KALLANGURHansard 6 August 1998ADDRESS IN REPLYHon. K. W. HAYWARD (Kallangur—ALP) (5.04 p.m.): It is certainly a great pleasure for me tohave this opportunity to speak to the motion for the adoption of the Address in Reply. ...
Speech byHon. KEN HAYWARDMEMBER FOR KALLANGURHansard 16 September 1998CABOOLTURE AND DISTRICT MENTAL HEALTH SERVICEHon. K. W. HAYWARD (Kallangur—ALP) (9.32 p.m.): Tonight it is a pleasure to highlight to theParliament the achievements and contribution to the ...
Speech byHon. KEN HAYWARDMEMBER FOR KALLANGURHansard 20 October 1998WATER STORAGE, IRVINEBANK; ELECTRICITY INDUSTRYHon. K. W. HAYWARD (Kallangur—ALP) (6.39 p.m.): I support the amendment to the motionmoved by the Minister. I wish to speak to the second part ...
Speech byHon. KEN HAYWARDMEMBER FOR KALLANGURHansard 22 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee EReportHon. K. W. HAYWARD (Kallangur—ALP) (12.55 p.m.): It is certainly a great pleasure to ...
Speech byHon. JUDY SPENCEMEMBER FOR MOUNT GRAVATTHansard 10 November 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTViolence in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Communities Hon. J. C. SPENCE (Mount Gravatt— ALP) (Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait IslanderPolicy and ...
Speech byHon. JUDY SPENCEMEMBER FOR MOUNT GRAVATTHansard 10 November 1998RESIDENTIAL TENANCIES AMENDMENT BILL (No. 2)Hon. J. C. SPENCE (Mount Gravatt— ALP) (Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait IslanderPolicy and Minister for Women's Policy and Minister ...
Speech byHon. JUDY SPENCEMEMBER FOR MOUNT GRAVATTHansard 12 November 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTUnderpaid Workers on Palm IslandHon. J. C. SPENCE (Mount Gravatt— ALP) (Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait IslanderPolicy and Minister for Women's Policy and ...
Speech byHon. JUDY SPENCEMEMBER FOR MOUNT GRAVATTHansard 18 November 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTIsland Industries Board, Annual ReportHon. J. C. SPENCE (Mount Gravatt— ALP) (Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait IslanderPolicy and Minister for Women's ...
Speech byHon. JUDY SPENCEMEMBER FOR MOUNT GRAVATTHansard 19 November 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTInternational Direct Mail HoaxesHon. J. C. SPENCE (Mount Gravatt— ALP) (Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait IslanderPolicy and Minister for Women's Policy and ...
Speech byKAREN STRUTHERSMEMBER FOR ARCHERFIELDHansard 16 September 1998QUEENSLAND VISIT BY GLENDA JACKSONMs STRUTHERS (Archerfield—ALP) (10.16 a.m.): I am sure that many members of this Househave been entertained by Glenda Jackson in the movies A Touch of ...
Speech byKAREN STRUTHERSMEMBER FOR ARCHERFIELDHansard 17 September 1998STROKE SUPPORT GROUP Ms STRUTHERS (Archerfield—ALP) (10.20 a.m.): Unlike my colleagues this morning, I do notpropose to talk about Rugby League. I intend to talk about the invaluable time ...
Speech byKAREN STRUTHERSMEMBER FOR ARCHERFIELDHansard 17 September 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILLAPPROPRIATION BILL Ms STRUTHERS (Archerfield—ALP) (9.03 p.m.): I rise to support these appropriation Bills. Eachyear, State Budgets come and go, but this one ...
Speech byKAREN STRUTHERSMEMBER FOR ARCHERFIELDHansard 21 October 1998UNEMPLOYMENT, ARCHERFIELD ELECTORATEMs STRUTHERS (Archerfield—ALP) (10.25 a.m.): I want us all to put ourselves in the shoes ofsomeone else for a moment. We are 45 years of age and we have ...
Speech byKAREN STRUTHERSMEMBER FOR ARCHERFIELDHansard 22 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee FReport No. 1Ms STRUTHERS (Archerfield—ALP) (3.06 p.m.): I firstly wish to express my support ...
Speech byJULIE ATTWOODMEMBER FOR MOUNT OMMANEYHansard 20 October 1998BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY (PORTABLE LONG SERVICE LEAVE) AMENDMENTBILLMrs ATTWOOD (Mount Ommaney—ALP) (4.58 p.m.): The Bill before the House today is part ofan overall reform ...
Speech byJULIE ATTWOODMEMBER FOR MOUNT OMMANEYHansard 21 October 1998OXLEY SECONDARY COLLEGE; MONTROSE SPECIAL SCHOOLMrs ATTWOOD (Mount Ommaney—ALP) (10.14 a.m.): I would like to draw members' attentionto a special high school in my electorate called the ...
Speech byJULIE ATTWOODMEMBER FOR MOUNT OMMANEYHansard 21 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee CReportMrs ATTWOOD (Mount Ommaney—ALP) (4.54 p.m.): Estimates Committee C was my ...
Speech byJULIE ATTWOODMEMBER FOR MOUNT OMMANEYHansard 12 November 1998MONTROSE; MR T. DICKSONMrs ATTWOOD (Mount Ommaney—ALP) (10.23 a.m.): On 5 November I attended the annualgeneral meeting of the Queensland Society for Crippled Children at Montrose in ...
Speech byKAREN STRUTHERSMEMBER FOR ARCHERFIELDHansard 10 November 1998NATIVE TITLE (QUEENSLAND) STATE PROVISIONS AMENDMENT BILL (No. 2)Ms STRUTHERS (Archerfield—ALP) (5.43 p.m.): The member for Tablelands has set me a hardact to follow. As I have been sitting ...
Speech byKAREN STRUTHERSMEMBER FOR ARCHERFIELDHansard 11 November 1998SEX HANDICAPMs STRUTHERS (Archerfield—ALP) (10.24 a.m.): Honourable members should be verydisturbed: Australia is facing a sex handicap until the year 2175. "Sex handicap" is the term used ...
Speech byKAREN STRUTHERSMEMBER FOR ARCHERFIELDHansard 17 November 1998FREIGHT RAIL SERVICESMs STRUTHERS (Archerfield—ALP) (10.27 p.m.): I could not end the parliamentary session thisyear without speaking on the topic of trains—the pet love of my predecessor, ...
Speech byKAREN STRUTHERSMEMBER FOR ARCHERFIELDHansard 17 November 1998TRAINING FOR MATURE-AGE WORKERSMs STRUTHERS (Archerfield—ALP) (6.49 p.m.): I support the amended motion because theprevious system was full of rorts. I want to tell the House about some of ...
Speech byKAREN STRUTHERSMEMBER FOR ARCHERFIELDHansard 26 August 1998WORKPLACE RELATIONS AMENDMENT BILLMs STRUTHERS (Archerfield—ALP) (4.05 p.m.): As a proud unionist and Labor Party member,it gives me great pleasure to speak to the Workplace Relations ...
Speech byJULIE ATTWOODMEMBER FOR MOUNT OMMANEYHansard 17 November 1998BUS SUBSIDY ELIGIBILITY, MOUNT OMMANEY ELECTORATEMrs ATTWOOD (Mount Ommaney—ALP) (10.19 a.m.): I reply to the comments of the memberfor Gregory to honourable members on Thursday, 12 ...
Speech byHon. MERRI ROSEMEMBER FOR CURRUMBINHansard 17 November 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENT Fire Safety ReportHon. M. ROSE (Currumbin—ALP) (Minister for Emergency Services) (10.12 a.m.), by leave: Lastweek, I officially launched a fire research report which, I ...
Speech byHon. MERRI ROSEMEMBER FOR CURRUMBINHansard 19 November 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTAmbulance ServicesHon. M. ROSE (Currumbin—ALP) (Minister for Emergency Services) (10.07 a.m.), by leave: TheState Government is committed to enhancing ambulance services ...
Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 30 July 1998MOTION OF CONFIDENCE IN GOVERNMENT Mr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (11.44 a.m.): I do notthink that members will ever see another Government that achieved as ...
Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 4 August 1998AMENDMENT TO STANDING ORDERSMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (10.12 a.m.): I rise tosupport the Leader of the Opposition in opposing this motion. Once again, ...
Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 4 August 1998WORKERS COMPENSATION Mr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (6.37 p.m.): How wellwe remember that great debacle of six years of Labor Government, when it wrecked one ...
Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 6 August 1998ADDRESS IN REPLY Mr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (4.07 p.m.): MrSpeaker, it is quite an honour to take part in this Address in Reply debate and to ...
Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 6 August 1998PRIVATE MEMBERS' BILLSMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (6.11 p.m.): I ampleased to second this motion. This 49th Parliament is a different, unique Parliament, ...
Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 27 August 1998FORDE INQUIRY; MR H. HEILPERNMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (6.41 p.m.): TheForde inquiry into child sexual abuse and the abuse of children is one of the ...
Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 27 August 1998WORKPLACE RELATIONS AMENDMENT BILLMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (8.41 p.m.): I rise tojoin in this debate on the Workplace Relations Amendment Bill. It is ...
Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 27 August 1998PRIVATE MEMBERS' BILLSMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (1.36 a.m.): I secondthe amendment. We have a very, very different Parliament from any that Queensland ...
Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 15 September 1998MARYBOROUGH BASE HOSPITALMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (10.19 a.m.): TheBeattie Labor Government's decision to downgrade Maryborough Base Hospital is ...
Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 15 September 1998RURAL COMMUNITIESMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (12.27 p.m.): In theshort time remaining, I would like to tell the House about a number of the very ...
Speech byHon. M. FOLEYMEMBER FOR YERONGAHansard 10 November 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTAustralian Film Industry AwardsHon. M. J. FOLEY (Yeronga—ALP) (Attorney-General and Minister for Justice and Minister forThe Arts) (9.51 a.m.), by leave: I wish to bring to ...
Speech byHon. M. FOLEYMEMBER FOR YERONGAHansard 10 November 1998SUPREME COURT OF QUEENSLAND ACT AND ANOTHER ACT AMENDMENT BILLHon. M. J. FOLEY (Yeronga—ALP) (Attorney-General and Minister for Justice and Minister forThe Arts) (12.37 p.m.): I move—"That the ...
Speech byHon. M. FOLEYMEMBER FOR YERONGAHansard 12 November 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTCorporations Law Reform Hon. M. J. FOLEY (Yeronga—ALP) (Attorney-General and Minister for Justice and Minister forThe Arts) (9.46 a.m.), by leave: Workers' job security and ...
Speech byHon. M. FOLEYMEMBER FOR YERONGAHansard 17 November 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTGoods and Services TaxHon. M. J. FOLEY (Yeronga—ALP) (Attorney-General and Minister for Justice and Minister forThe Arts) (9.55 a.m.), by leave: I wish to draw to the ...
Speech byHon. M. FOLEYMEMBER FOR YERONGAHansard 17 November 1998COMMISSIONS OF INQUIRY (FORDE INQUIRY—EVIDENCE) REGULATION 1998Disallowance of Statutory InstrumentHon. M. J. FOLEY (Yeronga—ALP) (Attorney-General and Minister for Justice and Minister forThe ...
Speech byHon. M. FOLEYMEMBER FOR YERONGAHansard 18 November 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTLegal Profession ReviewHon. M. J. FOLEY (Yeronga—ALP) (Attorney-General and Minister for Justice and Minister forThe Arts) (9.49 a.m.), by leave: The Beattie Labor Government ...
Speech byHon. MERRI ROSEMEMBER FOR CURRUMBINHansard 27 August 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTQueensland Fire and Rescue Authority Hon. M. ROSE (Currumbin—ALP) (Minister for Emergency Services) (10.21 a.m.), by leave:Queensland's Fire and Rescue Authority is a ...
Speech byHon. MERRI ROSEMEMBER FOR CURRUMBINHansard 16 September 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTQueensland Fire and Rescue AuthorityHon. M. ROSE (Currumbin—ALP) (Minister for Emergency Services) (9.57 a.m.), by leave: Threeweeks ago I brought to the attention of ...
Speech byHon. MERRI ROSEMEMBER FOR CURRUMBINHansard 17 September 1998MINISTER FOR EMERGENCY SERVICESHon. M. ROSE (Currumbin—ALP) (Minister for Emergency Services) (6.15 p.m.): I move thefollowing amendment—"Delete all words after 'by' and insert the ...
Speech byHon. MERRI ROSEMEMBER FOR CURRUMBINHansard 18 September 1998EMERGENCY SERVICE LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLHon. M. ROSE (Currumbin—ALP) (Minister for Emergency Services) (10.54 a.m.): I move—"That the Bill be now read a second time."Today is an ...
Speech byHon. MERRI ROSEMEMBER FOR CURRUMBINHansard 20 October 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTSevere Storm SeasonHon. M. ROSE (Currumbin—ALP) (Minister for Emergency Services) (10.04 a.m.), by leave:Queensland is facing what is potentially its worst storm and ...
Speech byHon. MERRI ROSEMEMBER FOR CURRUMBINHansard 21 October 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTFire Awareness WeekHon. M. ROSE (Currumbin—ALP) (Minister for Emergency Services) (9.48 a.m.), by leave: Firecan have costly and, tragically, often deadly consequences. ...
Speech byHon. M. FOLEYMEMBER FOR YERONGAHansard 15 September 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTGoods and Services Tax; Film and Television IndustryHon. M. J. FOLEY (Yeronga—ALP) (Attorney-General and Minister for Justice and Minister forThe Arts) (9.43 a.m.), by ...
Speech byHon. M. FOLEYMEMBER FOR YERONGAHansard 16 September 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTFact Finding on SentenceHon. M. J. FOLEY (Yeronga—ALP) (Attorney-General and Minister for Justice and Minister forThe Arts) (9.37 a.m.), by leave: I take this opportunity to ...
Speech byHon. M. FOLEYMEMBER FOR YERONGAHansard 17 September 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTAir Fares, Director-General, Department of Justice and Attorney-GeneralHon. M. J. FOLEY (Yeronga—ALP) (Attorney-General and Minister for Justice and Minister forThe Arts) ...
Speech byHon. M. FOLEYMEMBER FOR YERONGAHansard 20 October 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTQueensland Arts Council School Touring ProgramHon. M. J. FOLEY (Yeronga—ALP) (Attorney-General and Minister for Justice and Minister forThe Arts) (9.50 a.m.), by leave: Last ...
Speech byHon. M. FOLEYMEMBER FOR YERONGAHansard 21 October 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTStalking Legislation Hon. M. J. FOLEY (Yeronga—ALP) (Attorney-General and Minister for Justice and Minister forThe Arts) (9.37 a.m.), by leave: On 30 June this year the ...
Speech byHon. M. FOLEYMEMBER FOR YERONGAHansard 21 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee BReport Hon. M. J. FOLEY (Yeronga—ALP) (Attorney-General and Minister for Justice and Minister ...
Speech byHon. M. FOLEYMEMBER FOR YERONGAHansard 18 November 1998SUPREME COURT OF QUEENSLAND ACT AND ANOTHER ACT AMENDMENT BILLHon. M. J. FOLEY (Yeronga—ALP) (Attorney-General and Minister for Justice and Minister forThe Arts) (10.30 p.m.), in reply: I thank ...
Speech byHon. M. FOLEYMEMBER FOR YERONGAHansard 19 November 1998JUSTICE LEGISLATION (MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS) BILLHon. M. J. FOLEY (Yeronga—ALP) (Attorney-General and Minister for Justice and Minister forThe Arts) (8.21 p.m.): I move—"That the Bill be now ...
Speech byHon. MERRI ROSEMEMBER FOR CURRUMBINHansard 5 August 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTQueensland Fire and Rescue Authority Trust FundHon. M. ROSE (Currumbin—ALP) (Minister for Emergency Services) (10.06 a.m.), by leave: TheQueensland Fire and Rescue Authority ...
Speech byHon. MERRI ROSEMEMBER FOR CURRUMBINHansard 6 August 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTGoondiwindi FloodsHon. M. ROSE (Currumbin—ALP) (Minister for Emergency Services) (9.58 a.m.), by leave: Asfloodwaters bore down on the Goondiwindi district last week, the ...
Speech byHon. MERRI ROSEMEMBER FOR CURRUMBINHansard 26 August 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTGoondiwindi FloodsHon. M. ROSE (Currumbin—ALP) (Minister for Emergency Services) (9.58 a.m.), by leave: Asfloodwaters bore down on the Goondiwindi district last week, the ...
Speech byHon. MERRI ROSEMEMBER FOR CURRUMBINHansard 11 November 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTSES WeekHon. M. ROSE (Currumbin—ALP) (Minister for Emergency Services) (10.04 a.m.), by leave: Thisweek is SES Week. It provides the opportunity for Queensland to say ...
Speech byHon. MERRI ROSEMEMBER FOR CURRUMBINHansard 12 November 1998EMERGENCY SERVICES LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLHon. M. ROSE (Currumbin—ALP) (Minister for Emergency Services) (3.50 p.m.), in reply: I thankall members who participated in the debate. I will ...
Speech byHon. MERRI ROSEMEMBER FOR CURRUMBINHansard 12 November 1998QUEENSLAND HEALTHHon. M. ROSE (Currumbin—ALP) (Minister for Emergency Services) (6.30 p.m.): What we aredebating tonight is not a health crisis overtaking Queensland's public hospital system. ...
Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 25 August 1998NATIVE TITLE (QUEENSLAND) STATE PROVISIONS BILLMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (3.02 p.m.): As theOpposition Leader has made clear, we will support this Bill ...
Speech byHon. MERRI ROSEMEMBER FOR CURRUMBINHansard 21 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee BReportHon. M. ROSE (Currumbin—ALP) (Minister for Emergency Services) (4.34 p.m.): I am ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 16 September 1998PUBLIC SERVICE AMENDMENT BILLHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (2.30 p.m.): In response to the PublicService Amendment Bill it is important that I indicate to ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 16 September 1998MR SPEAKER'S RULINGMotion of DissentHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (8.40 p.m.): I am opposed to thisdissent motion. I have to say that in the time I have been ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 17 September 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTConvention IndustryHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.33 a.m.), by leave: My Governmentrecognises the importance of the convention ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 18 September 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTQueensland-Asia LinksHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.32 a.m.), by leave: While the Leaderof the Opposition seems to take pleasure in ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 18 September 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTCriminal Justice Commission ChairpersonHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.36 a.m.), by leave: I am pleased toannounce to the House today ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 6 August 1998PRIVATE MEMBERS' BILLSHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (6.21 p.m.): I second the amendmentto the motion moved by the Leader of the House. In doing so, I say that ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 25 August 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTDrugs Hon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier) (9.35 a.m.), by leave: There are twogreat curses for young Queenslanders— indeed, all young ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 25 August 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTQueensland Heritage Trails NetworkHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.39 a.m.), by leave: Queensland, asall honourable members know, is the ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 25 August 1998MEMBERS FOR KEDRON, BUNDAMBA, IPSWICH, CHATSWORTH AND MURRUMBAHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (6.16 p.m.): In his contribution, theLeader of One Nation made ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 26 August 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTEconomic Agreement, Queensland and OsakaHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.31 a.m.), by leave: I am pleased tobe able to tell Parliament ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 26 August 1998NATIVE TITLE (QUEENSLAND) STATE PROVISIONS BILLHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (12.08 p.m.), in reply: I actually grew upin Atherton, I played sport in Mareeba ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 27 August 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTCarpentaria/Mount Isa Minerals ProvinceHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.41 a.m.), by leave: As all honourablemembers are aware, the ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 20 October 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTGoods and Services TaxHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.39 a.m.), by leave: On 13 NovemberI will be attending a Special Premiers Conference ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 21 October 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTEmployment Campaign Hon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.34 a.m.), by leave: Today, with theEmployment Minister, Paul Braddy, I will be ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 21 October 1998NATIVE TITLE (QUEENSLAND) STATE PROVISIONS AMENDMENT BILL (No. 2)Hon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (3.03 p.m.): I move—"That the Bill be now read a second ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 21 October 1998UNEMPLOYMENTHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (6.23 p.m.): In this short debate inwhich I have only five minutes, I will not have the time to set out the ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 4 August 1998AMENDMENT TO STANDING ORDERSHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (10.07 a.m.): I put one proposition veryclearly to the House: if the Leader of the Opposition is right ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 5 August 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTChevron Gas PipelineHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.33 a.m.) by leave: Today, on behalfof all Queenslanders, I will sign a memorandum of ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 5 August 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTManagement of Public ServiceHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.35 a.m.) by leave: Today I provide tohonourable members for their information ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 6 August 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTCrime CommissionHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.32 a.m.), by leave: On the front pageof today's Courier-Mail there is a claim that the ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 6 August 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTChevron Gas PipelineHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.37 a.m.), by leave: In this Houseyesterday, the member for Toowoomba South inferred ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 27 August 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTOverseas Visit Hon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.44 a.m.), by leave: I seek leave totable my report on a recent visit to Hong Kong and ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 27 August 1998FORDE INQUIRY; MR H. HEILPERNHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (6.25 p.m.): Has the Leader of theOpposition been caught out again? Do honourable members know what ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 15 September 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTElectricity IndustryHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.37 a.m.), by leave: My Governmentis determined to do everything that it can to ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 16 September 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTStatutory Authorities and Boards Hon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.31 a.m.), by leave: I wish to advisemembers about two important ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 16 September 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTCrime Prevention Task ForceHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.34 a.m.), by leave: This Governmentis demonstrating that it is tough on ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 6 August 1998TRANS-TASMAN MUTUAL RECOGNITION (QUEENSLAND) BILLHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (11.31 a.m.): I move—"That the Bill be now read a second time."This legislation is ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 6 August 1998STATUTORY INSTRUMENTS AMENDMENT BILLHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (11.42 a.m.): I move—"That the Bill be now read a second time." This Labor Government is ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 4 August 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTExpo 2002 BidHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.40 a.m.), by leave: Following mediareports in the Courier-Mail in relation to the costs of the ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 22 October 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTOverseas VisitHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.34 a.m.), by leave: Last week, Iundertook a four-day visit to three key areas of the ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 20 October 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTQueensland Audit OfficeHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.37 a.m.), by leave: The PublicAccounts Committee of the 48th Parliament tabled the ...
Speech byHon. ANNA BLIGHMEMBER FOR SOUTH BRISBANEHansard 4 August 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTChild AbuseHon. A. M. BLIGH (South Brisbane—ALP) (Minister for Families, Youth and Community Careand Minister for Disability Services) (9.47 a.m.), by leave: I earlier ...
Speech byHon. ANNA BLIGHMEMBER FOR SOUTH BRISBANEHansard 6 August 1998JUVENILE JUSTICE LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLHon. A. M. BLIGH (South Brisbane—ALP) (Minister for Families, Youth and Community Careand Minister for Disability Services) (12.46 p.m.): I ...
Speech byHon. ANNA BLIGHMEMBER FOR SOUTH BRISBANEHansard 25 August 1998MEMBERS FOR KEDRON, BUNDAMBA, IPSWICH, CHATSWORTH AND MURRUMBA Hon. A. M. BLIGH (South Brisbane—ALP) (Minister for Families, Youth and Community Careand Minister for Disability Services) ...
Speech byHon. ANNA BLIGHMEMBER FOR SOUTH BRISBANEHansard 27 August 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENT Forde Inquiry; Mr H. HeilpernHon. A. M. BLIGH (South Brisbane—ALP) (Minister for Families, Youth and Community Careand Minister for Disability Services) (10 a.m.), by ...
Speech byMr ALLAN GRICE, OAMMEMBER FOR BROADWATERHansard 16 September 1998PERSONAL EXPLANATIONAnti-drug Initiative; Schoolies WeekMr GRICE (Broadwater—NPA) (10.05 a.m.), by leave: Yesterday the Minister for Police andCorrective Services made outrageous ...
Speech byMr ALLAN GRICE, OAMMEMBER FOR BROADWATERHansard 18 September 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILLAPPROPRIATION BILLMr GRICE (Broadwater—NPA) (12.20 p.m.): Mr Deputy Speaker, may I say that it is good to seeyou sitting in your position, as our system ...
Speech byMr ALLAN GRICE, OAMMEMBER FOR BROADWATERHansard 21 October 1998MINISTER FOR MINES AND ENERGY; MINISTER FOR POLICE AND CORRECTIVE SERVICESMr GRICE (Broadwater—NPA) (10.12 a.m.): There are very few people who should be held inhigher regard in our ...
Speech byMr ALLAN GRICE, OAMMEMBER FOR BROADWATERHansard 21 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee BReportMr GRICE (Broadwater—NPA) (4.08 p.m.) First of all, I thank the committee members. ...
Speech byMr ALLAN GRICE, OAMMEMBER FOR BROADWATERHansard 10 November 1998NATIVE TITLE (QUEENSLAND) STATE PROVISIONS AMENDMENT BILL (No. 2)Mr GRICE (Broadwater—NPA) (10.12 p.m.): This Bill is another missed opportunity, anotherbureaucratic impediment that the ...
Speech byMr ALLAN GRICE, OAMMEMBER FOR BROADWATERHansard 12 November 1998SCHOOLIES WEEKMr GRICE (Broadwater—NPA) (10.25 a.m.): I wish to congratulate the Gold Coast Bulletin on awonderful initiative on the eve of Schoolies Week on the Gold Coast, titled How ...
Speech byMr ALLAN GRICE, OAMMEMBER FOR BROADWATERHansard 30 July 1998MOTION OF CONFIDENCEMr GRICE (Broadwater—NPA) (7.43 p.m.): Mr Speaker, firstly, I would like to add to my personalcongratulations on your nomination by doing so publicly in the House. ...
Speech byMr ALLAN GRICE, OAMMEMBER FOR BROADWATERHansard 27 August 1998WORKPLACE RELATIONS AMENDMENT BILLMr GRICE (Broadwater—NPA) (10.01 p.m.): Tonight I wish to speak against the Government'sattempt to abolish Queensland workplace agreements. The amendments ...
Speech byMr ALLAN GRICE, OAMMEMBER FOR BROADWATERHansard 17 November 1998MR F. CLAIR; CRIMINAL JUSTICE COMMISSIONMr GRICE (Broadwater—NPA) (11.30 a.m.): The passing of the Clair regime at the CriminalJustice Commission will not be mourned by anybody apart ...
Speech byMr ALLAN GRICE, OAMMEMBER FOR BROADWATERHansard 17 November 1998DRUGS Mr GRICE (Broadwater—NPA) (7.18 p.m.): I have spoken in this House previously about thescourge that is drugs, in particular on the Gold Coast but also throughout this State and ...
Speech byMr ALLAN GRICE, OAMMEMBER FOR BROADWATERHansard 6 August 1998ADDRESS IN REPLYMr GRICE (Broadwater—NPA) (3.38 p.m.): Unlike the previous speaker, I will not be dumping allover One Nation or any other particular group. I would like to say a few things ...
Speech byMr ALLAN GRICE, OAMMEMBER FOR BROADWATERHansard 4 August 1998CRIMINAL JUSTICE COMMISSIONMr GRICE (Broadwater—NPA) (11.49 a.m.): I cannot help but endorse the comments made bythe previous speaker. I have said numerous times in the press that the very, ...
Speech byMr DOUG SLACKMEMBER FOR BURNETTHansard 30 July 1998MOTION OF CONFIDENCE Mr SLACK (Burnett—NPA) (10.09 p.m.): Earlier, the member for Southport mentioned that therecent election had been his fifth. I inform the House that, obviously, it was also my ...
Speech byMr DOUG SLACKMEMBER FOR BURNETTHansard 4 August 1998ADDRESS IN REPLY Mr SLACK (Burnett—NPA) (4.06 p.m.): Firstly, I take this opportunity to pledge my loyalty to theCrown and my commitment to the people of Queensland and to the people of my ...
Speech byMr DOUG SLACKMEMBER FOR BURNETTHansard 4 August 1998WORKERS COMPENSATION Mr SLACK (Burnett—NPA) (6.30 p.m.): It is now history that, when the coalition attained office,the workers compensation scheme in Queensland was, in round figures, $400m in ...
Speech byMr DOUG SLACKMEMBER FOR BURNETTHansard 27 August 1998WORKPLACE RELATIONS AMENDMENT BILL Mr SLACK (Burnett—NPA) (3.11 p.m.): With pleasure I join in this debate and support theOpposition's position in relation to opposing the Bill before the House. ...
Speech byMr DOUG SLACKMEMBER FOR BURNETTHansard 17 September 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILLAPPROPRIATION BILL Mr SLACK (Burnett—NPA) (9.27 p.m.): Obviously, the overall thrust of the Budget is very hardto criticise because, as the Treasurer himself ...
Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 12 November 1998HEALTH PRACTITIONERS (SPECIAL EVENTS EXEMPTION) BILLMs BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (4.29 p.m.): I am pleased to speak in support of this Bill for fairlyobviously reasons. This Bill is not one that stretches ...
Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 12 November 1998HEALTH AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMs BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (5.39 p.m.): I am pleased to speak on several aspects of this Bill. Inote that I follow the honourable member for Caloundra, who ...
Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 12 November 1998QUEENSLAND HEALTHMs BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (6.39 p.m.): It is important to me to take the opportunity to speak tothis motion and, in doing so, to go back a little bit further than the immediate ...
Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 17 November 1998CAIRNS MUSEUMMs BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (12.12 p.m.): I would like to inform the House of some good news forCairns. The board of the Queensland Museum has called for applications for a museum ...
Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 17 November 1998TRAINING FOR MATURE-AGE WORKERSMs BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (6.30 p.m.): In this debate, it is crucial to point out how out of stepwith the rest of Australia Queensland has been under the previous ...
Speech byMrs D. PRATTMEMBER FOR BARAMBAHHansard 17 September 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILLAPPROPRIATION BILL Mrs PRATT (Barambah—ONP) (Deputy Leader of the One Nation Party) (2.47 p.m.): TheBudget papers hold very little for the people of Barambah. The ...
Speech byMrs D. PRATTMEMBER FOR BARAMBAHHansard 20 October 1998WATER STORAGE, IRVINEBANK; ELECTRICITY INDUSTRY Mrs PRATT (Barambah—ONP) (Deputy Leader of the One Nation Party) (6.05 p.m.): I rise tosecond the motion put forward by the member for Tablelands. ...
Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 21 September 1998MARYBOROUGH HOSPITALMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (10.20 a.m.): Maryborough people spoke loudly andclearly last month about the Labor Party's broken promises in relation to their ...
Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 22 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee EReportMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (2.40 p.m.): I am very disappointed with the ...
Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 12 November 1998HEALTH PRACTITIONERS (SPECIAL EVENTS EXEMPTION) BILLMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (4.27 p.m.): The Opposition will be supporting thisHealth Practitioners (Special Events Exemption) ...
Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 12 November 1998HEALTH AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (4.38 p.m.): The Opposition will be supporting some ofthe important public health issues dealt with in this ...
Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 12 November 1998QUEENSLAND HEALTHMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (6 p.m.): I move—"That this House notes with alarm the health crisis overtaking Queensland's public healthsystem, including—mass meeting ...
Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 18 November 1998PRIVILEGEComments by Member for NicklinMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (10.18 a.m.): I rise on a matter of privilege suddenlyarising.Mr SPEAKER: Order! The member cannot rise on a ...
Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 18 November 1998PRIVILEGEComments by Member for NicklinMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (10.25 a.m.): I rise on a matter of privilege suddenlyarising. This concerns the misrepresentations of the member ...
Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 18 November 1998MINISTER FOR EDUCATIONMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (6.49 p.m.): It is with great pleasure that I rise tonight tosupport the coalition's motion moved by the shadow Minister, because ...
Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 18 November 1998UNIVERSITY OF THE SUNSHINE COAST BILLMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (10.44 p.m.): It is with great pleasure that I rise tosupport this Bill as it marks another historic milestone for ...
Speech byMr DOUG SLACKMEMBER FOR BURNETTHansard 22 October 1998BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY (PORTABLE LONG SERVICE LEAVE) AMENDMENTBILL Mr SLACK (Burnett—NPA) (5.44 p.m.): In his second-reading speech on 6 August, the Ministerfor Employment, Training ...
Speech byMr DOUG SLACKMEMBER FOR BURNETTHansard 17 November 1998TRAINING FOR MATURE-AGE WORKERS Mr SLACK (Burnett—NPA) (6.25 p.m.): The House tonight has an opportunity to force thisminority Government to face the challenges of the future in public sector ...
Speech byMr DOUG SLACKMEMBER FOR BURNETTHansard 18 November 1998BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY (PORTABLE LONG SERVICE LEAVE) AMENDMENTBILLMr SLACK (Burnett—NPA) (4.44 p.m.), continuing: In the few minutes I have left to me I willreiterate some of the ...
Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 30 July 1998MOTION OF CONFIDENCEMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (9 p.m.): As the youngest woman ever to have won aseat in the Queensland Parliament, I am honoured by the opportunity to serve as the ...
Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 19 November 1998HOSPITAL WAITING LISTSMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (8.51 p.m.): The Beattie Labor Government inheritedthe best public hospital system in Australia and, in just five months, Health ...
Speech byGARY FENLONMEMBER FOR GREENSLOPESHansard 5 August 1998ADDRESS IN REPLYMr FENLON (Greenslopes—ALP) (3.05 p.m.): I rise in reply to the Speech by the Governor ofQueensland, His Excellency Major General Peter Arnison, AO, to the Legislative Assembly in ...
Speech byGARY FENLONMEMBER FOR GREENSLOPESHansard 6 August 1998ANNIVERSARY OF HIROSHIMA BOMBINGMr FENLON (Greenslopes—ALP) (10.14 a.m.): It was 53 years ago today, at 8.15 a.m. on 6August 1945, that Hiroshima, the Japanese city on the island of Honshu, became ...
Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 6 August 1998HOSPITAL WAITING LISTSMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (10.21 a.m.): I am rising in this place to table adocument, and I find it rather curious that the new Health Minister is silent on the ...
Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 26 August 1998SCHOOL-BASED MANAGEMENTMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (6.25 p.m.): It defies belief that the Labor Minister forEducation would claim that there is no money to keep faith with Queensland ...
Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 27 August 1998WORKPLACE RELATIONS AMENDMENT BILLMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (5.44 p.m.): I have been listening to Labor membersopposite and their repetitive, tedious misrepresentation. They seek to ...
Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 15 September 1998MARYBOROUGH BASE HOSPITALMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (10.23 a.m.): Health Minister Wendy Edmond is clearlyout of her depth in the Health portfolio and the public hospitals of this ...
Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 16 September 1998MEMBER FOR NICKLINMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (10.10 a.m.): I register my disappointment at somestatements made by the member for Nicklin, Peter Wellington, in his defence of the ...
Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 16 September 1998CENSURE OF MINISTER FOR HEALTHMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (6 p.m.): I move—"That this House censures the Minister for Health for breaking an election promise toretain all existing ...
Speech byGARY FENLONMEMBER FOR GREENSLOPESHansard 25 August 1998NATIVE TITLE (QUEENSLAND) STATE PROVISIONS BILLMr FENLON (Greenslopes—ALP) (3.53 p.m.): As legislators considering this Bill, when we lookat the history which has brought us here, we find ...
Speech byGARY FENLONMEMBER FOR GREENSLOPESHansard 26 August 1998SCHOOL-BASED MANAGEMENTMr FENLON (Greenslopes—ALP) (6.20 p.m.): It gives me great pleasure to support theamendment moved by the member for Gladstone. I wish to paint some of the background to the ...
Speech byGARY FENLONMEMBER FOR GREENSLOPESHansard 27 August 1998MRS L. SAUNDERS; BRISBANE COUNCIL FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTSMr FENLON (Greenslopes—ALP) (2.27 a.m.): I wish to raise two matters in the Parliament. Thefirst is that it is my sad duty to inform ...
Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 18 September 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILLAPPROPRIATION BILLMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (3.13 p.m.): One of the surprising things about thisLabor Budget is that, despite all the hoopla, it ...
Speech byGARY FENLONMEMBER FOR GREENSLOPESHansard 25 August 1998BRISBANE AIRPORT PARALLEL RUNWAYMr FENLON (Greenslopes—ALP) (11.40 a.m.): I rise to speak about a matter that is ofcontinuing concern to the residents not only of my electorate but of many ...
Speech byMr JIM PEARCEMEMBER FOR FITZROYHansard 19 November 1998DAIRY INDUSTRY AMENDMENT BILL Mr PEARCE (Fitzroy—ALP) (2.40 p.m.): I rise to commend the Dairy Industry Amendment Bill1998 to this House. Before going into the background of this Bill, I would ...
Speech byMr JIM PEARCEMEMBER FOR FITZROYHansard 19 November 1998PRIMARY INDUSTRIES LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr PEARCE (Fitzroy—ALP) (4.39 p.m.): I rise to speak in support of the Bill before the House,the Primary Industries Legislation Amendment Bill. As has ...
Speech byMrs J. SHELDONMEMBER FOR CALOUNDRAHansard 30 July 1998MOTION OF CONFIDENCEMrs SHELDON (Caloundra—LP) (11.24 p.m.): Firstly, I congratulate all new members of thisHouse. It is eight years ago on Tuesday since I came into the House. A lot seems to have ...
Speech byMrs J. SHELDONMEMBER FOR CALOUNDRAHansard 26 August 1998SCHOOL-BASED MANAGEMENTMrs SHELDON (Caloundra—LP) (6.10 p.m.): I rise to second the motion moved by thehonourable member for Merrimac. It certainly has not taken long for this Government to show ...
Speech byMr JIM PEARCEMEMBER FOR FITZROYHansard 6 August 1998ADDRESS IN REPLYMr PEARCE (Fitzroy—ALP) (5.43 p.m.): It is with pleasure that I support the motion for theadoption of the Address in Reply to the Governor's Speech moved by the member for ...
Speech byMr JIM PEARCEMEMBER FOR FITZROYHansard 6 August 1998RURAL ROADSMr PEARCE (Fitzroy—ALP) (7.27 p.m.): The Federal Government must, as a matter of urgency,consider ways of assisting rural local authorities to maintain and upgrade strategically important ...
Speech byMr JIM PEARCEMEMBER FOR FITZROYHansard 17 September 1998MINISTER FOR EMERGENCY SERVICESMr PEARCE (Fitzroy—ALP) (6.30 p.m.): The amendment moved by the Minister must get thefull support of members from both sides of this House. Not to do so would be ...
Speech byMr JIM PEARCEMEMBER FOR FITZROYHansard 17 September 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILLAPPROPRIATION BILLMr PEARCE (Fitzroy—ALP) (9.15 p.m.): The Budget announced on Tuesday by Treasurer DavidHamill delivers $380m worth of election promises. The $16 ...
Speech byMrs J. SHELDONMEMBER FOR CALOUNDRAHansard 27 August 1998WORKPLACE RELATIONS AMENDMENT BILLMrs SHELDON (Caloundra—LP) (5.26 p.m.): The changes to Queensland's workplace lawsproposed by the Government are very far reaching. They are designed to ...
Speech byMrs J. SHELDONMEMBER FOR CALOUNDRAHansard 15 September 1998SUNCORP/METWAY/QIDC MERGERMrs SHELDON (Caloundra—LP) (11.30 a.m.): As a Courier-Mail headline of Saturday, 5September stated, the announcement by the Labor Government, namely Treasurer David ...
Speech byMrs J. SHELDONMEMBER FOR CALOUNDRAHansard 10 November 1998PRIVATISATION OF TABMrs SHELDON (Caloundra—LP) (6.09 p.m.): I have much pleasure in seconding the motionmoved by the member for Toowoomba North, who, in common with me, has a significant ...
Speech byMrs J. SHELDONMEMBER FOR CALOUNDRAHansard 12 November 1998HEALTH AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMrs SHELDON (Caloundra—LP) (5.24 p.m.): I rise to support the Opposition's spokespersonand to oppose the Health and Other Legislation Amendment Bill. ...
Speech byMrs J. SHELDONMEMBER FOR CALOUNDRAHansard 18 November 1998BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY (PORTABLE LONG SERVICE LEAVE) AMENDMENTBILL Mrs SHELDON (Caloundra—LP) (5.13 p.m.): This amendment Bill, sponsored by the Ministerfor Employment, Training ...
Speech byMrs J. SHELDONMEMBER FOR CALOUNDRAHansard 18 November 1998UNIVERSITY OF THE SUNSHINE COAST BILL Mrs SHELDON (Caloundra—LP) (10.57 p.m.): When the Minister for Education introduced theUniversity of the Sunshine Coast Bill into the House last week, I ...
Speech byMrs J. SHELDONMEMBER FOR CALOUNDRAHansard 19 November 1998TREASURY DEPARTMENTMrs SHELDON (Caloundra—LP) (8.33 p.m.): It is with considerable concern that I have learnedthat this Labor Government intends to interfere with the operation of one of the ...
Speech byHon. J. FOURASMEMBER FOR ASHGROVEHansard 11 November 1998NATIVE TITLE (QUEENSLAND) STATE PROVISIONS AMENDMENT BILL (No. 2)Hon. J. FOURAS (Ashgrove—ALP) (11.54 a.m.): I am pleased to take part in this debate on theNative Title (Queensland) State ...
Speech byHon. J. FOURASMEMBER FOR ASHGROVEHansard 11 November 1998NATIONAL COMPETITION POLICYHon. J. FOURAS (Ashgrove—ALP) (6.54 p.m.): For the past two decades, economic policy hasincreasingly been driven by an efficiency agenda without due consideration to ...
Speech byHon. J. FOURASMEMBER FOR ASHGROVEHansard 17 November 1998COMMISSIONS OF INQUIRY (FORDE INQUIRY—EVIDENCE) REGULATION 1998Disallowance of Statutory InstrumentHon. J. FOURAS (Ashgrove—ALP) (2.43 p.m.): In introducing this legislation, the member ...
Speech byHon. J. FOURASMEMBER FOR ASHGROVEHansard 20 October 1998MULTICULTURALISMHon. J. FOURAS (Ashgrove—ALP) (12.01 p.m.): Recently I attended a function at the ItalianCentre to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the acceptance of the policy of ...
Speech byHon. J. FOURASMEMBER FOR ASHGROVEHansard 21 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee AReport No. 1Hon. J. FOURAS (Ashgrove—ALP) (12.24 p.m.): I am pleased to join the debate on ...
Speech byHon. J. FOURASMEMBER FOR ASHGROVEHansard 21 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee BReportHon. J. FOURAS (Ashgrove—ALP) (3.52 p.m.): I am pleased to take part in the debate on ...
Speech byMr JIM PEARCEMEMBER FOR FITZROYHansard 17 September 1998FAI HOME SECURITYMr PEARCE (Fitzroy—ALP) (10.22 p.m.): I rise today to bring to the attention of the House whatI consider to be the unethical behaviour of the selling and canvassing practices of ...
Speech byMr JIM PEARCEMEMBER FOR FITZROYHansard 22 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee EReportMr PEARCE (Fitzroy—ALP) (12.44 p.m.): I appreciate the opportunity to take part in this ...
Speech byMr JIM PEARCEMEMBER FOR FITZROYHansard 22 October 1998GORDONSTONE MINEMr PEARCE (Fitzroy—ALP) (7.28 p.m.): I note yesterday's announcement that Rio Tinto hasbought the majority stake in the Gordonstone mine, which is in the Fitzroy electorate ...
Speech byHon. J. FOURASMEMBER FOR ASHGROVEHansard 16 September 1998MR SPEAKER'S RULINGMotion of DissentHon. J. FOURAS (Ashgrove—ALP) (9.14 p.m.): I am pleased to join in this debate. In movingthis dissent motion, the Leader of the Opposition argued that he ...
Speech byMrs J. SHELDONMEMBER FOR CALOUNDRAHansard 12 November 1998LANDSBOROUGH POLICE STATIONMrs SHELDON (Caloundra—LP) (10.21 a.m.): The future of the Landsborough Police Station isof great and growing concern to the people of Landsborough and surrounding ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR WARWICKHansard 22 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee GReportMr SPRINGBORG (Warwick—NPA) (4.45 p.m.): In opening I will comment on an issue that ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR WARWICKHansard 10 November 1998NATIVE TITLE (QUEENSLAND) STATE PROVISIONS AMENDMENT BILL (No. 2)Mr SPRINGBORG (Warwick—NPA) (10.37 p.m.): The Opposition Leader has highlighted todaythe extraordinary distortion of this ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR WARWICKHansard 11 November 1998CITIZENS' INITIATED REFERENDUM (CONSTITUTION AMENDMENT) BILLMr SPRINGBORG (Warwick—NPA) (10.21 p.m.): The Opposition, in common with theGovernment, is unable to support the legislation brought ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR WARWICKHansard 17 November 1998COMMISSIONS OF INQUIRY (FORDE INQUIRY—EVIDENCE) REGULATION 1998Disallowance of Statutory InstrumentMr SPRINGBORG (Warwick—NPA) (12.46 p.m.): I second the disallowance motion moved bythe ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR WARWICKHansard 18 November 1998BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY (PORTABLE LONG SERVICE LEAVE) AMENDMENTBILLMr SPRINGBORG (Warwick—NPA) (4.57 p.m.): In this debate on the Building and ConstructionIndustry (Portable Long ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR WARWICKHansard 18 November 1998SUPREME COURT OF QUEENSLAND ACT AND ANOTHER ACT AMENDMENT BILLMr SPRINGBORG (Warwick—NPA) (10.12 p.m.): The Opposition will be supporting theSupreme Court of Queensland Act and Another Act ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR WARWICKHansard 19 November 1998DAIRY INDUSTRY AMENDMENT BILLMr SPRINGBORG (Warwick—NPA) (12.30 p.m.): In rising to support the legislation before theHouse, I would like to commend the contribution of the honourable member ...
Speech byMr LEN STEPHANMEMBER FOR GYMPIEHansard 6 August 1998ADDRESS IN REPLYMr STEPHAN (Gympie—NPA) (5.23 p.m.): I take the opportunity provided by the debate on theAddress in Reply to pledge my loyalty to Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II. I also extend ...
Speech byDr LESLEY CLARKMEMBER FOR BARRON RIVERHansard 18 November 1998MINISTER FOR EDUCATIONDr CLARK (Barron River—ALP) (6.28 p.m.): I think that members would agree that in thehothouse atmosphere of this place we sometimes lose sight of the big picture and ...
Speech byDr LESLEY CLARKMEMBER FOR BARRON RIVERHansard 18 November 1998TRADING (ALLOWABLE HOURS) AMENDMENT BILLDr CLARK (Barron River—ALP) (10.02 p.m.): I will contribute very briefly to this debate to thankthe Minister for his responsiveness to this issue. ...
Speech byLINDA LAVARCHSTATE MEMBER FOR KURWONGBAHHansard 4 August 1998NAIDOC WEEK CELEBRATION, KURWONGBAH STATE SCHOOLMrs LAVARCH (Kurwongbah—ALP) (7.14 p.m.): From 5 July to 12 July this year the NationalAboriginal and Islander Day Observance Committee ...
Speech byLINDA LAVARCHSTATE MEMBER FOR KURWONGBAHHansard 5 August 1998WARREN STREET THEATREMrs LAVARCH (Kurwongbah—ALP) (10.26 a.m.): This morning I wish to draw to the attention ofthe House the achievements of Terry Maguire, Stephen Rowan and Linda Hassall ...
Speech byLINDA LAVARCHSTATE MEMBER FOR KURWONGBAHHansard 25 August 1998JOB NETWORKMrs LAVARCH (Kurwongbah—ALP) (11.55 a.m.): Mr Deputy Speaker, before I deal with mymatter of public importance I must say that this is the first time that I have had the ...
Speech byLINDA LAVARCHSTATE MEMBER FOR KURWONGBAHHansard 25 August 1998NATIVE TITLE (QUEENSLAND) STATE PROVISIONS BILLMrs LAVARCH (Kurwongbah—ALP) (3.28 p.m.): I rise to support the Native Title (Queensland)State Provisions Bill. In doing so, I feel that I am ...
Speech byDr LESLEY CLARKMEMBER FOR BARRON RIVERHansard 22 October 1998KURANDA STATE HIGH SCHOOLDr CLARK (Barron River—ALP) (7.11 p.m.): The Kuranda region was included in the BarronRiver electorate following the 1992 redistribution. The lack of services in ...
Speech byDr LESLEY CLARKMEMBER FOR BARRON RIVERHansard 10 November 1998NATIVE TITLE (QUEENSLAND) STATE PROVISIONS AMENDMENT BILL (No. 2)Dr CLARK (Barron River—ALP) (11.24 p.m.): Native title legislation has, without doubt, been themost difficult that ...
Speech byDr LESLEY CLARKMEMBER FOR BARRON RIVERHansard 11 November 1998CRIMINAL COMPENSATION Dr CLARK (Barron River—ALP) (11.16 p.m.): Not long after being elected, I was assisting aconstituent with an application to become a justice of the peace. It was ...
Speech byDr LESLEY CLARKMEMBER FOR BARRON RIVERHansard 12 November 1998SMITHFIELD STATE HIGH SCHOOLDr CLARK (Barron River—ALP) (7.08 p.m.): On Wednesday, 28 October arsonists destroyed theInformation Technology Centre at the Smithfield State High School. The ...
Speech byDr LESLEY CLARKMEMBER FOR BARRON RIVERHansard 18 November 1998TRANSPORT LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL (No. 2)Dr CLARK (Barron River—ALP) (3.39 p.m.): It would probably take me well over an hour if Italked to this House about the range of transport ...
Speech byMr LEN STEPHANMEMBER FOR GYMPIEHansard 12 November 1998GYMPIE HOSPITALMr STEPHAN (Gympie—NPA) (7.18 p.m.): Tonight, we have been talking about hospitals, andwe have been doing that for some time. We have another problem in Gympie in that the ...
Speech byMr LEN STEPHANMEMBER FOR GYMPIEHansard 19 November 1998PRIMARY INDUSTRIES LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr STEPHAN (Gympie—NPA) (5.06 p.m.): In joining this debate, I wish to refer to the clauses ofthe Bill that relate to fruit and vegetable markets. I ...
Speech byDr LESLEY CLARKMEMBER FOR BARRON RIVERHansard 5 August 1998ADDRESS IN REPLY Dr CLARK (Barron River—ALP) (3.45 p.m.): It is with great pleasure that I rise today toparticipate in the debate on the motion for the adoption of the Address in Reply. I ...
Speech byDr LESLEY CLARKMEMBER FOR BARRON RIVERHansard 5 August 1998SPORTING SHOOTERS Dr CLARK (Barron River—ALP) (6.36 p.m.): I rise to support the amendment, recognising thatindeed there has been a large increase in the membership of gun clubs. In the ...
Speech byDr LESLEY CLARKMEMBER FOR BARRON RIVERHansard 6 August 1998MACHANS BEACH RESIDENTS; AIR SERVICES AUSTRALIADr CLARK (Barron River—ALP) (10.27 a.m.): I wish to tell the House about an incident thatoccurred some days after my election to this place. I ...
Speech byDr LESLEY CLARKMEMBER FOR BARRON RIVERHansard 6 August 1998MR H. WELZMAN Dr CLARK (Barron River—ALP) (7.23 p.m.): I have spoken on two occasions this week aboutthe need for politicians to listen to and respond to community concerns. Equally ...
Speech byDr LESLEY CLARKMEMBER FOR BARRON RIVERHansard 26 August 1998REVOCATION OF STATE FOREST AREAS Dr CLARK (Barron River—ALP) (2.49 p.m.): I am very happy to second this motion, becausethis is an excellent example of the type of partnership that we need ...
Speech byDr LESLEY CLARKMEMBER FOR BARRON RIVERHansard 26 August 1998ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS, BARRON RIVER ELECTORATEDr CLARK (Barron River—ALP) (7.11 p.m.): My decision to recontest the seat of Barron Riverwas very much influenced by the fact that I had what ...
Speech byDr LESLEY CLARKMEMBER FOR BARRON RIVERHansard 17 September 1998CRIME PREVENTION STRATEGYDr CLARK (Barron River—ALP) (10.34 p.m.): Prior to the election, the Labor Party made it veryclear that the Government was going to be both tough on crime and ...
Speech byDr LESLEY CLARKMEMBER FOR BARRON RIVERHansard 18 September 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILLAPPROPRIATION BILLDr CLARK (Barron River—ALP) (2.44 p.m.): On 14 May this year in an article in the Cairns Post,my predecessor in this House, Lyn Warwick, ...
Speech byDr LESLEY CLARKMEMBER FOR BARRON RIVERHansard 22 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee GReportDr CLARK (Barron River—ALP) (4.08 p.m.): I am particularly pleased to participate in ...
Speech byMr LEN STEPHANMEMBER FOR GYMPIEHansard 20 October 1998BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY (PORTABLE LONG SERVICE LEAVE) AMENDMENTBILL Mr STEPHAN (Gympie—NPA) (4.14 p.m.): It gives me a great deal of pleasure to join in thedebate this afternoon on the ...
Speech byMr LEN STEPHANMEMBER FOR GYMPIEHansard 21 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee CReport Mr STEPHAN (Gympie—NPA) (5.30 p.m.): Along with the Minister and the former Minister ...
Speech byMr LEN STEPHANMEMBER FOR GYMPIEHansard 22 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee DReportMr STEPHAN (Gympie—NPA) (11.58 a.m.): It gives me great pleasure to take part in thisdebate, ...
Speech byMr LEN STEPHANMEMBER FOR GYMPIEHansard 22 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee GReportMr STEPHAN (Gympie—NPA) (4.35 p.m.): The Minister has just said that there has not been acut ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR WARWICKHansard 21 October 1998ASSOCIATION OF INDEPENDENT RETIREES, BLACKALL RANGE BRANCHMr WELLINGTON (Nicklin—IND) (7.15 p.m.): In September I was privileged to attend theinaugural meeting of the Blackall Range Branch of ...
Speech byMr LEN STEPHANMEMBER FOR GYMPIEHansard 17 September 1998VEGETABLE INDUSTRY Mr STEPHAN (Gympie—NPA) (10.20 p.m.): In Queensland there are a lot of variables,particularly in the vegetable industry. For example, we have the ability to produce and ...
Speech byMIKE REYNOLDSMEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLEHansard 26 August 1998AUSTRALIANS FOR RECONCILIATIONMr REYNOLDS (Townsville—ALP) (10.15 a.m.): I would like to draw the attention of honourablemembers to the very solid work being done by Australians for ...
Speech byMIKE REYNOLDSMEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLEHansard 27 August 1998WORKPLACE RELATIONS AMENDMENT BILLMr REYNOLDS (Townsville—ALP) (12.04 p.m.): Today I am delighted to speak on theWorkplace Relations Amendment Bill and to emphasise its two central components: ...
Speech byMIKE REYNOLDSMEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLEHansard 15 September 1998CHILD CARE Mr REYNOLDS (Townsville—ALP) (11.57 a.m.): In recent weeks I have been approached byseveral day care centres within my electorate hit hard by the Howard Government's savage cuts ...
Speech byMIKE REYNOLDSMEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLEHansard 17 September 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILLAPPROPRIATION BILL Mr REYNOLDS (Townsville—ALP) (12.44 p.m.): It is with pleasure that I rise to speak on theappropriation Bills that are currently before the ...
Speech byMr N. ROBERTSMEMBER FOR NUDGEEHansard 4 August 1998WORKERS COMPENSATIONMr ROBERTS (Nudgee—ALP) (6.24 p.m.): In his first speech, the new member for Ferny Groveraised a legitimate question about the rights and levels of protection that should be ...
Speech byMr N. ROBERTSMEMBER FOR NUDGEEHansard 5 August 1998NATIONAL COMPETITION POLICYMr ROBERTS (Nudgee—ALP) (10.23 a.m.): I wish to raise an issue concerning the competitiveneutrality principles under the National Competition Policy, which generally ...
Speech byMr N. ROBERTSMEMBER FOR NUDGEEHansard 5 August 1998ADDRESS IN REPLYMr ROBERTS (Nudgee—ALP) (5.01 p.m.): It is a pleasure to have an opportunity to speak inthe Address in Reply debate. Firstly, I convey my thanks to the Governor for an excellent ...
Speech byMr N. ROBERTSMEMBER FOR NUDGEEHansard 26 August 1998CAR PARK, NORTHGATE RAILWAY STATIONMr ROBERTS (Nudgee—ALP) (10.23 a.m.): I wish to report on a significant victory for theresidents of Northgate. Queensland Rail has announced the construction of a ...
Speech byMr N. ROBERTSMEMBER FOR NUDGEEHansard 26 August 1998WORKPLACE RELATIONS AMENDMENT BILLMr ROBERTS (Nudgee—ALP) (4.42 p.m.): This Bill is a welcome breath of fresh air on theindustrial relations agenda. It fulfils the first commitment of the new Labor ...
Speech byMIKE REYNOLDSMEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLEHansard 17 September 1998THE STRAND, TOWNSVILLE Mr REYNOLDS (Townsville—ALP) (10.26 p.m.): The Strand in Townsville is destined to becomeone of Australia's top city beachfronts. Last Monday, Townsville Mayor Tony ...
Speech byMIKE REYNOLDSMEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLEHansard 21 October 1998TOWNSVILLE CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICTMr REYNOLDS (Townsville—ALP) (10.22 a.m.): Stakeholders in the Townsville central businessdistrict are reaching consensus on action they believe is needed to ...
Speech byMIKE REYNOLDSMEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLEHansard 22 October 1998MISS E. CHEERSMr REYNOLDS (Townsville—ALP) (10.22 a.m.): Townsville has a proud record of cultural andcommunity development. This is exemplified across the city's range of endeavours in the ...
Speech byMIKE REYNOLDSMEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLEHansard 22 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee GReportMr REYNOLDS (Townsville—ALP) (4.39 p.m.): I rise in support of the Estimates Committee ...
Speech byMIKE REYNOLDSMEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLEHansard 10 November 1998NATIVE TITLE (QUEENSLAND) STATE PROVISIONS AMENDMENT BILL (No. 2)Mr REYNOLDS (Townsville—ALP) (5.07 p.m.): Today it is with a great deal of pleasure that I risein the House to speak in favour ...
Speech byMr N. ROBERTSMEMBER FOR NUDGEEHansard 16 September 1998TRANSPORT LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr ROBERTS (Nudgee—ALP) (12.13 p.m.): I will make a few comments about the proposal toconstruct a rail link from the airport onto the Queensland Rail system. ...
Speech byMr N. ROBERTSMEMBER FOR NUDGEEHansard 17 September 1998 LANG PARK GRAND FINALSMr ROBERTS (Nudgee—ALP) (10.09 a.m.): It is a solemn occasion indeed whena member has to stand in this place and speak against the wishes of his own leader. Butas patron ...
Speech byMr N. ROBERTSMEMBER FOR NUDGEEHansard 20 October 1998BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY (PORTABLE LONG SERVICE LEAVE) AMENDMENTBILLMr ROBERTS (Nudgee—ALP) (5.16 p.m.): I wish to address the vital importance of training tothe building and ...
Speech byMr N. ROBERTSMEMBER FOR NUDGEEHansard 20 October 1998WATER STORAGE, IRVINEBANK; ELECTRICITY INDUSTRYMr ROBERTS (Nudgee—ALP) (6.30 p.m.): Currently the Government is doing everything in itspower to ensure that the lights stay on in Queensland. First ...
Speech byMIKE REYNOLDSMEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLEHansard 17 November 1998WORKCOVER QUEENSLAND ACT Mr REYNOLDS (Townsville—ALP) (7.14 p.m.): Tonight I rise to speak about the draconianimplications of the WorkCover Queensland Act of 1996. The Santoro amendments to ...
Speech byMIKE REYNOLDSMEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLEHansard 18 November 1998BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY (PORTABLE LONG SERVICE LEAVE) AMENDMENTBILL Mr REYNOLDS (Townsville—ALP) (4.48 p.m.): It is with pleasure that I rise this afternoon tospeak in favour of the ...
Speech byMIKE REYNOLDSMEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLEHansard 19 November 1998MULTICULTURALISMMr REYNOLDS (Townsville—ALP) (10.28 a.m.): In the past 24 hours we have heard some verycontrasting speeches in this House. At 9.35 a.m. yesterday we heard the Premier, Peter ...
Speech byMIKE REYNOLDSMEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLEHansard 19 November 1998TARIFF PROTECTION, SUGAR INDUSTRYMr REYNOLDS (Townsville—ALP) (6.39 p.m.): I speak tonight in favour of the amendmentmoved by the Minister. I know tonight that, in my capacity as the ...
Speech byMIKE REYNOLDSMEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLEHansard 19 November 1998 MULTICULTURALISMMr REYNOLDS (Townsville—ALP) (8.31 p.m.): This morning, I wondered why there were sixOne Nation members present late last night. Mr Borbidge: This morning or this evening.Mr ...
Speech byMr N. ROBERTSMEMBER FOR NUDGEEHansard 22 October 1998PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEEReportsMr ROBERTS (Nudgee—ALP) (10.13 a.m.): I lay upon the table of the House Public WorksCommittee reports Nos 49 and 50 on its inquiries into the upgrading of the ...
Speech byMr N. ROBERTSMEMBER FOR NUDGEEHansard 22 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee FReport No. 1Mr ROBERTS (Nudgee—ALP) (2.56 p.m.): As Chairman of Estimates Committee F, I take ...
Speech byMr N. ROBERTSMEMBER FOR NUDGEEHansard 22 October 1998SCHOOL UNIFORMSMr ROBERTS (Nudgee—ALP) (7.03 p.m.): I take this opportunity to call upon the Governmentto take the necessary action to support school communities that wish to enforce appropriate ...
Speech byMr N. ROBERTSMEMBER FOR NUDGEEHansard 10 November 1998AUSTA ELECTRIC; NATIONAL COMPETITION POLICYMr ROBERTS (Nudgee—ALP) (10.28 a.m.): The Labor Party has a clearly defined policy toreconstitute AUSTA by reamalgamating the separate generation ...
Speech byMIKE REYNOLDSMEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLEHansard 6 August 1998ABORIGINAL RECONCILIATIONMr REYNOLDS (Townsville—ALP) (10.18 a.m.): I refer to a headline in yesterday's Courier-Mail,5 August, which incorporated the words "Aboriginal industry". I deplore the ...
Speech byMr N. ROBERTSMEMBER FOR NUDGEEHansard 21 October 1998DEFIBRILLATORSMr ROBERTS (Nudgee—ALP) (9.58 a.m.): Today in the House I raise the efforts of theQueensland Ambulance Service to have lifesaving cardiac defibrillators placed in areas where ...
Speech byMIKE REYNOLDSMEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLEHansard 12 November 1998FISH KILLSMr REYNOLDS (Townsville—ALP) (7.20 p.m.): Tonight I draw to the attention of the House therecent fish kills in the north Queensland region. Only two weeks ago tonight I was the guest ...
Speech byDr PETER PRENZLERMEMBER FOR LOCKYERHansard 25 August 1998NATIVE TITLE (QUEENSLAND) STATE PROVISIONS BILLDr PRENZLER (Lockyer—ONP) (4.17 p.m.): From day one the policy of Pauline Hanson's OneNation has been to provide certainty in regard to land ...
Speech byDr PETER PRENZLERMEMBER FOR LOCKYERHansard 17 September 1998NATURAL DISASTER, HELIDONDr PRENZLER (Lockyer—ONP) (10.19 a.m.): I rise to speak on a matter of great concern to anumber of residents in my electorate. The residents I refer to reside in ...
Speech byDr PETER PRENZLERMEMBER FOR LOCKYERHansard 10 November 1998NATIVE TITLE (QUEENSLAND) STATE PROVISIONS AMENDMENT BILL (No. 2)Dr PRENZLER (Lockyer—ONP) (11.18 p.m.): As I have mentioned once before in this House,One Nation's policy from day one has ...
Speech byDr PETER PRENZLERMEMBER FOR LOCKYERHansard 12 November 1998EMERGENCY SERVICESDr PRENZLER (Lockyer—ONP) (7.22 p.m.): On Monday, 2 November an horrific accidentoccurred on the Cunningham Highway at Cunningham's Gap. The accident occurred at 6.50 a.m. ...
Speech byDr PETER PRENZLERMEMBER FOR LOCKYERHansard 18 November 1998MULTICULTURALISMDr PRENZLER (Lockyer—ONP) (11.48 p.m.): I wish to draw the attention of the House to anews item that appeared in the Courier-Mail last week on Tuesday, 10 November. However, ...
Speech byDr PETER PRENZLERMEMBER FOR LOCKYERHansard 19 November 1998DAIRY INDUSTRY AMENDMENT BILL Dr PRENZLER (Lockyer—ONP) (2.54 p.m.): One Nation supports this Bill completely, becausewe are in this House to represent the best interests of Queensland. The ...
Speech byPETER WELLINGTONMEMBER FOR NICKLINHansard 19 November 1998DAIRY INDUSTRY AMENDMENT BILL Mr WELLINGTON (Nicklin—IND) (2.39 p.m.): I rise to speak to the Dairy Industry AmendmentBill 1998. Since the 13 June election, I have attended many meetings in ...
Speech byPETER WELLINGTONMEMBER FOR NICKLINHansard 19 November 1998PRIMARY INDUSTRIES LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr WELLINGTON (Nicklin—IND) (5.11 p.m.): In speaking to the Primary Industries RegulationAmendment Bill, I will limit my comments only to the ...
Speech byPHIL REEVESMEMBER FOR MANSFIELDHansard 4 August 1998ADDRESS IN REPLYMr REEVES (Mansfield—ALP) (2.30 p.m.): It is with pleasure that I second the motion for theadoption of the Address in Reply moved by my colleague the member for Bundaberg. I ...
Speech byPHIL REEVESMEMBER FOR MANSFIELDHansard 26 August 1998EMPLOYERS ASSISTANCE PTY LTDMr REEVES (Mansfield—ALP) (10.27 a.m.): I wish to inform the House of a letter that I receivedfrom a company calling itself Employers Assistance Pty Ltd. This company is ...
Speech byPHIL REEVESMEMBER FOR MANSFIELDHansard 26 August 1998ATHLETES WITH DISABILITIESMr REEVES (Mansfield—ALP) (7.19 p.m.): I wish to inform the House of an article written byJohn MacDonald as his Monday Viewpoint in the Australian newspaper on 17 August . ...
Speech byPHIL REEVESMEMBER FOR MANSFIELDHansard 27 August 1998WORKPLACE RELATIONS AMENDMENT BILLMr REEVES (Mansfield—ALP) (4.47 p.m.): After listening to a speech such as that, I wonderwhom the coalminers at Emerald believe represents them. The enterprise ...
Speech byPHIL REEVESMEMBER FOR MANSFIELDHansard 27 August 1998 MANSFIELD ELECTORATEMr REEVES (Mansfield—ALP) (2.20 a.m.): Today I stand to defend the suburb my electorate isnamed after, Mansfield, from a vicious attack by the councillor for Chandler, Michael ...
Speech byDr PETER PRENZLERMEMBER FOR LOCKYERHansard 19 November 1998PRIMARY INDUSTRIES LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Dr PRENZLER (Lockyer—ONP) (5.12 p.m.): I have only a few comments to make on thePrimary Industries Legislation Amendment Bill. The Bill ...
Speech byDr PETER PRENZLERMEMBER FOR LOCKYERHansard 19 November 1998TARIFF PROTECTION, SUGAR INDUSTRYDr PRENZLER (Lockyer—ONP) (5.58 p.m.): I move—"That this Parliament press the Federal Government to re-introduce some degree oftariff protection for the ...
Speech byPETER WELLINGTONMEMBER FOR NICKLINHansard 30 July 1998MOTION OF CONFIDENCE Mr WELLINGTON (Nicklin—IND) (2.30 p.m.): Mr Speaker and honourable members, I mosthumbly seek your patience and tolerance as I rise for the first time to pledge my support ...
Speech byPETER WELLINGTONMEMBER FOR NICKLINHansard 4 August 1998WORKERS COMPENSATION Mr WELLINGTON (Nicklin—IND) (6.34 p.m.): I would like to address the motion before theHouse regarding the workers compensation system in this State. One of my primary ...
Speech byPETER WELLINGTONMEMBER FOR NICKLINHansard 5 August 1998SPORTING SHOOTERSMr WELLINGTON (Nicklin—IND) (6.21 p.m.): I rise to second the Minister's amendment, whichshows clearly that there was no intention to disband the ministerial advisory panel. ...
Speech byPETER WELLINGTONMEMBER FOR NICKLINHansard 20 October 1998EDUCATION FUNDINGMr WELLINGTON (Nicklin—IND) (10.28 a.m.): On 8 October I attended the Maleny State HighSchool Parents and Citizens Association meeting, at which the association requested that ...
Speech byPETER WELLINGTONMEMBER FOR NICKLINHansard 21 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee DReportMr WELLINGTON (Nicklin—IND) (5.55 p.m.): I stand today to speak to the report of ...
Speech byPETER WELLINGTONMEMBER FOR NICKLINHansard 21 October 1998ASSOCIATION OF INDEPENDENT RETIREES, BLACKALL RANGE BRANCHMr WELLINGTON (Nicklin—IND) (7.15 p.m.): In September I was privileged to attend theinaugural meeting of the Blackall Range Branch of ...
Speech byPETER WELLINGTONMEMBER FOR NICKLINHansard 11 November 1998NATIVE TITLE (QUEENSLAND) STATE PROVISIONS AMENDMENT BILL (No. 2)Mr WELLINGTON (Nicklin—IND) (11.40 a.m.): I have listened to hours of debate on the NativeTitle (Queensland) State Provisions ...
Speech byPETER WELLINGTONMEMBER FOR NICKLINHansard 11 November 1998CITIZENS' INITIATED REFERENDUM (CONSTITUTION AMENDMENT) BILLMr WELLINGTON (Nicklin—IND) (10.42 p.m.), in reply: Before I accept the umpire's decisionand walk, let me say that, even if this ...
Speech byPETER WELLINGTONMEMBER FOR NICKLINHansard 18 November 1998PRIVILEGEComments by Member for Burleigh Mr WELLINGTON (Nicklin—IND) (10.15 a.m.): I rise on a matter of privilege in relation tocomments made by me that were raised by the member for ...
Speech byPETER WELLINGTONMEMBER FOR NICKLINHansard 18 November 1998BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY (PORTABLE LONG SERVICE LEAVE) AMENDMENTBILL Mr WELLINGTON (Nicklin—IND) (5.11 p.m.): I rise to speak in support of the Building andConstruction Industry ...
Speech byPHIL REEVESMEMBER FOR MANSFIELDHansard 6 August 1998SISTER M. CONWAYMr REEVES (Mansfield—ALP) (10.10 a.m.): My achievement of being the first student of StCatherine's Primary School, Wishart, to enter politics and the Parliament pales into ...
Speech byPETER WELLINGTONMEMBER FOR NICKLINHansard 17 November 1998HEALTH AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr WELLINGTON (Nicklin—IND) (3.57 p.m.): I rise to speak in support of the Health and OtherLegislation Amendment Bill. I note that the member for ...
Speech byPETER WELLINGTONMEMBER FOR NICKLINHansard 18 November 1998UNIVERSITY OF THE SUNSHINE COAST BILL Mr WELLINGTON (Nicklin—IND) (11.30 p.m.): I rise to speak in support of the University of theSunshine Coast Bill 1998. In doing so, I recognise the ...
Speech byMr BRUCE LAMINGMEMBER FOR MOOLOOLAHHansard 18 November 1998UNIVERSITY OF THE SUNSHINE COAST BILLMr LAMING (Mooloolah—LP) (11.12 p.m.): This is an important day, not just for the University ofthe Sunshine Coast but also for the Sunshine Coast as a ...
Speech byMr BRUCE LAMINGMEMBER FOR MOOLOOLAHHansard 19 November 1998SUNSHINE COAST COMMUNITY POLICING PROGRAMMr LAMING (Mooloolah—LP) (8.43 p.m.): Early last month, I wrote to the Minister for Police andCorrective Services on behalf of the Sunshine Coast ...
Speech byMr D. BRISKEYMEMBER FOR CLEVELANDHansard 30 July 1998MOTION OF CONFIDENCEMr BRISKEY (Cleveland—ALP) (3.43 p.m.): I rise to second the amendment moved bythe honourable member for Cook. I will speak briefly about this most significant day in the ...
Speech byMr D. BRISKEYMEMBER FOR CLEVELANDHansard 5 August 1998MR J. AUTONMr BRISKEY (Cleveland—ALP) (10.19 a.m.): I rise to speak about a young man with abig future. Jason Auton of Cleveland was recently named Young Retail Executive of the Year. Ifirst met ...
Speech byMr D. BRISKEYMEMBER FOR CLEVELANDHansard 5 August 1998STRADBROKE FERRIESMr BRISKEY (Cleveland—ALP) (7.27 p.m.): Before I raise the matter that I wish to speakabout tonight, I advise the member for Caboolture and all other One Nation Party members ...
Speech byMr D. BRISKEYMEMBER FOR CLEVELANDHansard 6 August 1998ADDRESS IN REPLYMr BRISKEY (Cleveland—ALP) (2.43 p.m.): The State election on 13 June identifiedcrucial issues for all Queenslanders. Those are the issues that affect their daily lives, ...
Speech byDAVID DALGLEISHMEMBER FOR HERVEY BAYHansard 21 October 1998MR J. RUSHMr DALGLEISH (Hervey Bay—ONP) (10.24 a.m.): I recently had the great pleasure of sharingsome special time with Mr Jack Rush. Mr Rush was born on 10 October 1898 and has recently ...
Speech byHon. D. HAMILLMEMBER FOR IPSWICHHansard 30 July 1998MOTION OF CONFIDENCE Hon. D. J. HAMILL (Ipswich—ALP) (Treasurer) (12.04 p.m.): Labor in Queensland has anenviable record of sound financial management. This Government is committed to maintaining ...
Speech byHon. D. HAMILLMEMBER FOR IPSWICHHansard 30 July 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTCompulsory Third-Party Insurance Premiums Hon. D. J. HAMILL (Ipswich—ALP) (Treasurer) (3.46 a.m.), by leave: In accordance with theMotor Vehicle Insurance Act 1994, I table the ...
Speech byHon. D. HAMILLMEMBER FOR IPSWICHHansard 25 August 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTGoods and Services TaxHon. D. J. HAMILL (Ipswich—ALP) (Treasurer) (9.47 a.m.), by leave: I raise a matter that shouldbe of grave concern to all Queenslanders and that is the ...
Speech byHon. D. HAMILLMEMBER FOR IPSWICHHansard 27 August 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTSuncorp-Metway LtdHon. D. J. HAMILL (Ipswich—ALP) (Treasurer) (9.48 a.m.), by leave: I wish to inform the Housethat this Government is honouring its pre-election commitment to ...
Speech byMr D. BRISKEYMEMBER FOR CLEVELANDHansard 11 November 1998GAMING MACHINE TURNOVERMr BRISKEY (Cleveland—ALP) (11 p.m.): There has been much distortion andmisinformation surrounding recently released gaming machine turnover figures in Queensland.Funnily ...
Speech byMr D. BRISKEYMEMBER FOR CLEVELANDHansard 17 November 1998ACCRUAL OUTPUT BUDGETINGMr BRISKEY (Cleveland—ALP) (12 p.m.): One of the greatest challenges facingQueensland Treasury and the Queensland Public Service in the year ahead will be ...
Speech byMr D. BRISKEYMEMBER FOR CLEVELANDHansard 17 November 1998YOUTH UNEMPLOYMENT; VOICES OF YOUTH FORUMMr BRISKEY (Cleveland—ALP) (7.24 p.m.): Over the next month, 37,928 of Queenslandschool leavers will be facing their future head-on as they go on from ...
Speech byDAVID DALGLEISHMEMBER FOR HERVEY BAYHansard 5 August 1998ADDRESS IN REPLY Mr DALGLEISH (Hervey Bay—ONP) (2.53 p.m.): In making my maiden speech, I would first liketo state how proud I am to be here as the member for Hervey Bay and as a member of ...
Speech byMr D. BRISKEYMEMBER FOR CLEVELANDHansard 21 October 1998UNEMPLOYMENTMr BRISKEY (Cleveland—ALP) (6.52 p.m.): I am pleased to speak in support of theamended motion and to place on the record my support for the programs this Government hasinitiated to ...
Speech byMr D. BRISKEYMEMBER FOR CLEVELANDHansard 21 October 1998MORETON BAY WATER TAXIS; MANSFIELD ALP BRANCHMr BRISKEY (Cleveland—ALP) (7.23 p.m.): The Beattie Government's first Budgetcontained funding for a small but by no means insignificant transport ...
Speech byMr D. BRISKEYMEMBER FOR CLEVELANDHansard 10 November 1998UNEMPLOYMENTMr BRISKEY (Cleveland—ALP) (11.56 a.m.): I rise today to speak on the most seriouseconomic and social issue facing the nation and the State: unemployment. Creating long-termand ...
Speech byMr D. BRISKEYMEMBER FOR CLEVELANDHansard 10 November 1998NATIVE TITLE (QUEENSLAND) STATE PROVISIONS AMENDMENT BILL (No. 2)Mr BRISKEY (Cleveland—ALP) (8.40 p.m.): I rise to support the Bill, which demonstratesthat only Labor Governments have the ...
Speech byMr D. BRISKEYMEMBER FOR CLEVELANDHansard 11 November 1998ARMISTICE DAYMr BRISKEY (Cleveland—ALP) (10.20 a.m.): I wish to say a few words to mark this day,the 80th anniversary of Armistice Day. I also wish that the House was not sitting today so that ...
Speech byMr D. BRISKEYMEMBER FOR CLEVELANDHansard 16 September 1998CLEVELAND AMBULANCE STATIONMr BRISKEY (Cleveland—ALP) (10.28 a.m.): Recently I had the great pleasure ofwelcoming the Minister for Emergency Services, the Honourable Merri Rose, to my ...
Speech byMr D. BRISKEYMEMBER FOR CLEVELANDHansard 17 September 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILLAPPROPRIATION BILLMr BRISKEY (Cleveland—ALP) (5.46 p.m.): Mr Speaker—Ms Bligh: It is a hard act to follow.Mr BRISKEY: It certainly is. I ask the honourable ...
Speech byMr D. BRISKEYMEMBER FOR CLEVELANDHansard 20 October 1998DISABILITY SERVICES; MISS LIONS COMPETITIONMr BRISKEY (Cleveland—ALP) (10.21 a.m.): The Beattie Government's $30m a yearincrease in funding for disability services is no token increase or minor ...
Speech byMr D. BRISKEYMEMBER FOR CLEVELANDHansard 21 October 1998CLEVELAND MEALS ON WHEELS ASSOCIATIONMr BRISKEY (Cleveland—ALP) (10.02 a.m.): Today I rise to pay tribute to the volunteersand management committee of the Cleveland Meals on Wheels Association. ...
Speech byHon. D. HAMILLMEMBER FOR IPSWICHHansard 18 September 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILLAPPROPRIATION BILLHon. D. J. HAMILL (Ipswich—ALP) (Treasurer) (3.43 p.m.), in reply: I thank all honourablemembers who participated in the debate for their ...
Speech byDAVID DALGLEISHMEMBER FOR HERVEY BAYHansard 5 August 1998ADDRESS IN REPLYMr DALGLEISH (Hervey Bay—ONP) (2.53 p.m.): In making my maiden speech, I would first liketo state how proud I am to be here as the member for Hervey Bay and as a member of ...
Speech byHon. D. HAMILLMEMBER FOR IPSWICHHansard 20 October 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTJapanese EconomyHon. D. J. HAMILL (Ipswich—ALP) (Treasurer) (9.46 a.m.), by leave: Last week, accompaniedby senior executives of the Queensland Treasury Corporation, I met ...
Speech byHon. D. HAMILLMEMBER FOR IPSWICHHansard 16 September 1998MR SPEAKER'S RULINGMotion of DissentHon. D. J. HAMILL (Ipswich—ALP) (Treasurer) (9.09 p.m.): I am pleased to follow thehonourable member for Moggill in this debate. Although we are taking ...
Speech byGARY FENLONMEMBER FOR GREENSLOPESHansard 19 November 1998AMELIA HOUSEMr FENLON (Greenslopes—ALP) (8.41 p.m.): In the lead-up to the Federal election, myelectorate office was inundated with calls from elderly constituents who were literally panic ...
Speech byGEOFF WILSONMEMBER FOR FERNY GROVEHansard 4 August 1998ADDRESS IN REPLY Mr WILSON (Ferny Grove—ALP) (3.46 p.m.): Mr Deputy Speaker, through you, I offer mycongratulations to Mr Speaker on his elevation to the high office of Speaker of this ...
Speech byGEOFF WILSONMEMBER FOR FERNY GROVEHansard 4 August 1998WORKERS COMPENSATIONMr WILSON (Ferny Grove—ALP) (6.42 p.m.): I rise in support of the amendment moved by theMinister. It gives me great pleasure to know that the first speech that I am making ...
Speech byGEOFF WILSONMEMBER FOR FERNY GROVEHansard 26 August 1998WORKPLACE RELATIONS AMENDMENT BILLMr WILSON (Ferny Grove—ALP) (5.05 p.m.): As the Minister outlined in his second-readingspeech to the Workplace Relations Amendment Bill, a key objective of the ...
Speech byGEOFF WILSONMEMBER FOR FERNY GROVEHansard 17 September 1998GOODS AND SERVICES TAXMr WILSON (Ferny Grove—ALP) (10.47 p.m.): I rise in this Grievances debate to defend fromJohn Howard's GST the many elderly people who live in the electorate of Ferny ...
Speech byGEOFF WILSONMEMBER FOR FERNY GROVEHansard 18 September 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILLAPPROPRIATION BILLMr WILSON (Ferny Grove—ALP) (12.33 p.m.): It is with great delight that I rise here today toaddress this House on a Ferny Grove-friendly ...
Speech byGEOFF WILSONMEMBER FOR FERNY GROVEHansard 20 October 1998BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY (PORTABLE LONG SERVICE LEAVE) AMENDMENTBILLMr WILSON (Ferny Grove—ALP) (4.34 p.m.): It gives me great pleasure to speak to thislegislation, having been ...
Speech byGEOFF WILSONMEMBER FOR FERNY GROVEHansard 22 October 1998TOURNAMENT OF MINDS COMPETITIONMr WILSON (Ferny Grove—ALP) (10.25 a.m.): In two hours, seven courageous and talentedyoung students from Patricks Road State School will board a plane to ...
Speech byGEOFF WILSONMEMBER FOR FERNY GROVEHansard 22 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee FReport No. 1Mr WILSON (Ferny Grove—ALP) (3.17 p.m.): It is with great pleasure that I rise to ...
Speech byGEOFF WILSONMEMBER FOR FERNY GROVEHansard 17 November 1998TRAINING FOR MATURE-AGE WORKERSMr WILSON (Ferny Grove—ALP) (6.40 p.m.): I rise to support this amendment. Queensland'smost important goals are reducing unemployment and improving the skills ...
Speech byGEOFF WILSONMEMBER FOR FERNY GROVEHansard 19 November 1998NESTLE WRITE AROUND AUSTRALIA CREATIVE WRITING AWARDSMr WILSON (Ferny Grove—ALP) (8.29 p.m.): On Wednesday, 4 November, at the State Libraryof Queensland, the Honourable Matt Foley, ...
Speech byGORDON NUTTALLMEMBER FOR SANDGATEHansard 4 August 1998CRIMINAL JUSTICE COMMISSION Mr NUTTALL (Sandgate—ALP) (11.39 a.m.): No member in this Parliament has been astronger advocate of the CJC than I have been. As a former deputy chairperson of the ...
Speech byGORDON NUTTALLMEMBER FOR SANDGATEHansard 5 August 1998EVENTIDE NURSING HOMEMr NUTTALL (Sandgate—ALP) (7.07 p.m.): I do not know how I am going to follow that. Let mesay that it is nice to be in the 1990s and on this side of the Parliament. I always ...
Speech byGORDON NUTTALLMEMBER FOR SANDGATEHansard 6 August 1998ADDRESS IN REPLYMr NUTTALL (Sandgate—ALP) (4.37 p.m.): Firstly, I congratulate you, Mr Speaker, on yourelection to the Speakership. I offer also my congratulations to the Deputy Speaker on his ...
Speech byGARY FENLONMEMBER FOR GREENSLOPESHansard 10 November 1998NATIVE TITLE (QUEENSLAND) STATE PROVISIONS AMENDMENT BILL (No. 2)Mr FENLON (Greenslopes—ALP) (9.37 p.m.): I rise in support of the Bill, which sets up a State-based regime to manage mining ...
Speech byGARY FENLONMEMBER FOR GREENSLOPESHansard 11 November 1998JOB CREATIONMr FENLON (Greenslopes—ALP) (11.06 p.m.): Tonight it is a great pleasure to again affirm thisGovernment's overriding commitment and promise to the people of Queensland before the ...
Speech byGARY FENLONMEMBER FOR GREENSLOPESHansard 17 November 1998MULTICULTURAL SERVICE AWARDMr FENLON (Greenslopes—ALP) (7.05 p.m.): It is a great pleasure to rise this evening toacknowledge a group of people whose remarkable achievements were conferred due ...
Speech byGARY FENLONMEMBER FOR GREENSLOPESHansard 18 November 1998LEGAL, CONSTITUTIONAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW COMMITTEEReportMr FENLON (Greenslopes—ALP) (10.11 a.m.): I lay upon the table of the House a report of theLegal, Constitutional and ...
Speech byGARY FENLONMEMBER FOR GREENSLOPESHansard 18 November 1998UNIVERSITY OF THE SUNSHINE COAST BILLMr FENLON (Greenslopes—ALP) (10.40 p.m.): Henry Carey said that a true university thesedays is a collection of books. Indeed it is, but it is a lot more ...
Speech byGARY FENLONMEMBER FOR GREENSLOPESHansard 17 September 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILLAPPROPRIATION BILLMr FENLON (Greenslopes—ALP) (4.57 p.m.): It gives me great pleasure to rise in this debate tospeak to one element of the Budget that is a great ...
Speech byGARY FENLONMEMBER FOR GREENSLOPESHansard 17 September 1998POLICE STATIONS, GREENSLOPES ELECTORATE Mr FENLON (Greenslopes—ALP) (10.43 p.m.): Prior to the State election this year the coalition,in its very desperate attempt to hold on to power, came ...
Speech byGARY FENLONMEMBER FOR GREENSLOPESHansard 21 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee CReportMr FENLON (Greenslopes—ALP) (4.44 p.m.): It is a great pleasure to rise in this debate. ...
Speech byGARY FENLONMEMBER FOR GREENSLOPESHansard 10 November 1998LEGAL, CONSTITUTIONAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW COMMITTEEMr FENLON (Greenslopes—ALP) (10.24 a.m.): As Chair of the Legal, Constitutional andAdministrative Review Committee, I rise at the ...
Speech byGARY FENLONMEMBER FOR GREENSLOPESHansard 10 November 1998LITERACY AND NUMERACY IN SCHOOLSMr FENLON (Greenslopes—ALP) (12.15 p.m.): I rise to address certain issues arising from thereport to the Minister for Education, the Honourable Dean Wells, on ...
Speech byGEOFF WILSONMEMBER FOR FERNY GROVEHansard 12 November 1998EMERGENCY SERVICES LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr WILSON (Ferny Grove—ALP) (2.46 p.m.): It gives me enormous pleasure to rise in supportof the Emergency Services Legislation Amendment Bill, for ...
Speech byGARY FENLONMEMBER FOR GREENSLOPESHansard 15 September 1998POWER POLES; ELECTRICAL CABLING Mr FENLON (Greenslopes—ALP) (12.17 p.m.): I rise today to speak about the issue of powerpoles, which are controlled by Energex, and electrical cabling ...
Speech byGEOFF WILSONMEMBER FOR FERNY GROVEHansard 16 September 1998MR R. CASSIMATYMr WILSON (Ferny Grove—ALP) (9.52 p.m.): I take the opportunity in this Adjournment debateto pay tribute to a local living treasure of the electorate of Ferny Grove. I speak ...
Speech byGORDON NUTTALLMEMBER FOR SANDGATEHansard 6 August 1998SCHOOLS, SANDGATE ELECTORATEMr NUTTALL (Sandgate—ALP) (7.13 p.m.): I am so glad that our preferences got thehonourable member for Gympie back into this Parliament.I wish to speak this evening ...
Speech byHon. J. FOURASMEMBER FOR ASHGROVEHansard 6 August 1998ADDRESS IN REPLYHon. J. FOURAS (Ashgrove—ALP) (3.47 p.m.): I commence by congratulating the Speaker onhis election to that high office. I am sure that he will do much to sustain the dignity and ...
Speech byHon. J. FOURASMEMBER FOR ASHGROVEHansard 6 August 1998PRIVATE MEMBERS' BILLSHon. J. FOURAS (Ashgrove—ALP) (6.38 p.m.): I rise to support the amendment moved by theLeader of the House. In this debate we have heard Mr Horan arguing that, because there ...
Speech byHon. J. FOURASMEMBER FOR ASHGROVEHansard 25 August 1998NATIVE TITLE (QUEENSLAND) STATE PROVISIONS BILLHon. J. FOURAS (Ashgrove—ALP) (4.25 p.m.): I am pleased to rise to speak to this Bill. For along time now I have been an unequivocally passionate ...
Speech byHon. J. FOURASMEMBER FOR ASHGROVEHansard 27 August 1998WORKPLACE RELATIONS AMENDMENT BILL Hon. J. FOURAS (Ashgrove—ALP) (3.01 p.m.): I am pleased to speak in support of theWorkplace Relations Amendment Bill because this legislation is concerned with ...
Speech byHon. J. FOURASMEMBER FOR ASHGROVEHansard 15 September 1998GOODS AND SERVICES TAXHon. J. FOURAS (Ashgrove—ALP) (10.25 a.m.): It is obvious that Mr Howard's call for anelection on 3 October is an example of the most cynical timing, because he wants the ...
Speech byHon. J. ELDERMEMBER FOR CAPALABAHansard 20 October 1998INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AMENDMENT BILLThe Industrial Development Amendment Bill is an important initiative aimed at supporting theestablishment of businesses in Queensland and, through them, ...
Speech byHon. J. ELDERMEMBER FOR CAPALABAHansard 21 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee AReport No. 2Hon. J. P. ELDER (Capalaba—ALP) (Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development ...
Speech byHon. J. ELDERMEMBER FOR CAPALABAHansard 21 October 1998UNEMPLOYMENTHon. J. P. ELDER (Capalaba—ALP) (Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development andMinister for Trade) (6.43 p.m.): This is the sort of activity that makes people outside this ...
Speech byHon. J. ELDERMEMBER FOR CAPALABAHansard 10 November 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTCall CentresHon. J. P. ELDER (Capalaba—ALP) (Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development andMinister for Trade) (9.48 a.m.), by leave: Members of the House would be ...
Speech byHon. J. ELDERMEMBER FOR CAPALABAHansard 17 November 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTOperation Rein; Prison Escape BidsHon. J. P. ELDER (Capalaba—ALP) (Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development andMinister for Trade) (9.46 a.m.), by leave: This ...
Speech byHon. J. ELDERMEMBER FOR CAPALABAHansard 19 November 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTPapua New Guinea Gas ProjectHon. J. P. ELDER (Capalaba—ALP) (Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development andMinister for Trade) (9.46 a.m.), by leave: The proposed ...
Speech byHon. J. FOURASMEMBER FOR ASHGROVEHansard 5 August 1998MULTICULTURALISMHon. J. FOURAS (Ashgrove—ALP) (10.15 a.m.): One Nation has a policy of abolishingmulticulturalism. Today I issue a challenge to any member of One Nation in this Chamber to a ...
Speech byJEFF SEENEYMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard 20 October 1998BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY (PORTABLE LONG SERVICE LEAVE) AMENDMENTBILLMr SEENEY (Callide—NPA) (5.04 p.m.): I, too, would like an opportunity to make somecomments about statements made by ...
Speech byJEFF SEENEYMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard 20 October 1998WATER STORAGE, IRVINEBANK; ELECTRICITY INDUSTRYMr SEENEY (Callide—NPA) (6.33 p.m.): The Government's bid to amend the motion before theHouse is so hypocritical that it would be nothing short of ...
Speech byJEFF SEENEYMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard 21 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee AReport No. 2Mr SEENEY (Callide—NPA) (2.35 p.m.): It is interesting to sit in this Chamber and ...
Speech byJEFF SEENEYMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard 21 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee CReportMr SEENEY (Callide—NPA) (5.20 p.m.): I appreciate the opportunity to make some commentsabout ...
Speech byJEFF SEENEYMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard 22 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee EReportMr SEENEY (Callide—NPA) (12.50 p.m.): I appreciate the opportunity to comment on thisBudget ...
Speech byJEFF SEENEYMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard 12 November 1998HEALTH AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr SEENEY (Callide—NPA) (5.46 p.m.): I appreciate the opportunity to make a contribution tothe debate tonight. Indeed, Mr Deputy Speaker, I appreciate ...
Speech byJEFF SEENEYMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard 12 November 1998QUEENSLAND HEALTHMr SEENEY (Callide—NPA) (6.35 p.m.): I rise to support the amendment that was moved bythe member for Tablelands, which is an extension of the motion moved by the member ...
Speech byJEFF SEENEYMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard 19 November 1998DAIRY INDUSTRY AMENDMENT BILLMr SEENEY (Callide—NPA) (2.30 p.m.): I appreciate the opportunity to participate in thisdebate. I congratulate some of the speakers who have already spoken. Some of ...
Speech byJEFF SEENEYMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard 19 November 1998PRIMARY INDUSTRIES LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr SEENEY (Callide—NPA) (5.01 p.m.): Initially, I would like to commend the member forGladstone for the obvious thought and effort that she has put ...
Speech byJEFF SEENEYMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard 19 November 1998CALLIDE B POWER STATION Mr SEENEY (Callide—NPA) (8.35 p.m.): Tonight, I want to make the House aware of theincredible maintenance job that is currently being undertaken at the Callide B Power ...
Speech byHon. J. ELDERMEMBER FOR CAPALABAHansard 28 July 1998ELECTION OF SPEAKER Hon. J. P. ELDER (Capalaba—ALP) (Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development andMinister for Trade) (10.46 a.m.): I am very pleased and honoured to second the nomination ...
Speech byHon. J. ELDERMEMBER FOR CAPALABAHansard 30 July 1998MOTION OF CONDOLENCETsunami Disaster, Papua New Guinea Hon. J. P. ELDER (Capalaba—ALP) (Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development andMinister for Trade) (10.20 a.m.): I rise to support the ...
Speech byHon. J. ELDERMEMBER FOR CAPALABAHansard 30 July 1998MOTION OF CONFIDENCE IN GOVERNMENT Hon. J. P. ELDER (Capalaba—ALP) (Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development andMinister for Trade) (10.50 a.m.): It is with a great sense of honour that I ...
Speech byJEFF SEENEYMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard 22 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee FReportMr SEENEY (Callide—NPA) (3.42 p.m.): I appreciate the opportunity to make some commentsabout ...
Speech byJEFF SEENEYMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard 22 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee GReportMr SEENEY (Callide—NPA) (4.13 p.m.): I do appreciate the opportunity to comment yet againon ...
Speech byJEFF SEENEYMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard 11 November 1998NATIVE TITLE (QUEENSLAND) STATE PROVISIONS AMENDMENT BILL (No. 2)Mr SEENEY (Callide—NPA) (12.03 p.m.): I am pleased to be able to make a contribution in thefinal stages of this debate on the ...
Speech byHon. J. ELDERMEMBER FOR CAPALABAHansard 25 August 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTNRG and Chevron Memorandum of UnderstandingHon. J. P. ELDER (Capalaba—ALP) (Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development andMinister for Trade) (9.43 a.m.), by leave: ...
Speech byHon. J. ELDERMEMBER FOR CAPALABAHansard 25 August 1998MEMBERS FOR KEDRON, BUNDAMBA, IPSWICH, CHATSWORTH AND MURRUMBAHon. J. P. ELDER (Capalaba—ALP) (Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development andMinister for Trade) (6.31 p.m.): At various ...
Speech byHon. J. ELDERMEMBER FOR CAPALABAHansard 27 August 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTOverseas Visit Hon. J. P. ELDER (Capalaba—ALP) (Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development andMinister for Trade) (9.45 a.m.), by leave: I have always viewed the ...
Speech byHon. J. ELDERMEMBER FOR CAPALABAHansard 16 September 1998MR SPEAKER'S RULINGMotion of DissentHon. J. P. ELDER (Capalaba—ALP) (Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development andMinister for Trade) (8.50 p.m.): I rise to speak against the motion. ...
Speech byHon. J. ELDERMEMBER FOR CAPALABAHansard 17 September 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTOverseas VisitHon. J. P. ELDER (Capalaba—ALP) (Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development andMinister for Trade) (9.36 a.m.), by leave: I present to the House a ...
Speech byHon. J. ELDERMEMBER FOR CAPALABAHansard 19 November 1998INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AMENDMENT BILLHon. J. P. ELDER (Capalaba—ALP) (Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development andMinister for Trade) (7.17 p.m.), in reply: I thank the Opposition for ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR WARWICKHansard 4 August 1998ADDRESS IN REPLYMr SPRINGBORG (Warwick—NPA) (2.47 p.m.): I would like to thank the Governor ofQueensland very much for his address and for the opportunity to be able to make a few comments ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR WARWICKHansard 5 August 1998SPORTING SHOOTERS Mr SPRINGBORG (Warwick—NPA) (6.41 p.m.): I rise to support the original motion moved inthis place by the honourable member for Keppel and to speak against the proposed ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR WARWICKHansard 25 August 1998MEMBERS FOR KEDRON, BUNDAMBA, IPSWICH, CHATSWORTH AND MURRUMBA Mr SPRINGBORG (Warwick—NPA) (6.21 p.m.): I move the following amendment—"Omit all words after 'That' and insert—'Given the ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR WARWICKHansard 27 August 1998CORRECTIVE SERVICES AND PENALTIES AND SENTENCES AMENDMENT BILLMr SPRINGBORG (Warwick—NPA) (11.48 a.m.): I move—"That the Bill be now read a second time."In the lead-up to the 13 June State ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR WARWICKHansard 27 August 1998WHARPS PASTORAL HOLDINGMr SPRINGBORG (Warwick—NPA) (2.25 a.m.): This morning in this Parliament one of theParliament's great conspiracy theorists, the member for Everton, made some absolutely ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR WARWICKHansard 16 September 1998PUBLIC SERVICE AMENDMENT BILLMr SPRINGBORG (Warwick—NPA) (4.17 p.m.): I have much pleasure in supporting this Billbecause, if it is enacted, it will prevent a great injustice that the Beattie ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR WARWICKHansard 18 September 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILLAPPROPRIATION BILLMr SPRINGBORG (Warwick—NPA) (11.05 a.m.): The Justice budget largely reflects the Budgetthat was brought down in May by the coalition ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR WARWICKHansard 21 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee AReport No. 1Mr SPRINGBORG (Warwick—NPA) (11.58 a.m.): It is with a great deal of pleasure that ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR WARWICKHansard 21 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee BReportMr SPRINGBORG (Warwick—NPA) (3.47 p.m.): I thank the other members of the committeeand, in ...
Speech byHon. KEN HAYWARDMEMBER FOR KALLANGURHansard 19 November 1998PRIMARY INDUSTRIES LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLHon. K. W. HAYWARD (Kallangur—ALP) (4.17 p.m.): I support the Primary IndustriesLegislation Amendment Bill 1998. In particular, I wish to address ...
Speech byHon. KEN HAYWARDMEMBER FOR KALLANGURHansard 19 November 1998TARIFF PROTECTION, SUGAR INDUSTRYHon. K. W. HAYWARD (Kallangur—ALP) (6.29 p.m.): I rise to support the amendment movedby the Honourable the Minister for Primary Industries. Clearly, the ...
Speech byKEN TURNERMEMBER FOR THURINGOWAHansard 6 August 1998ADDRESS IN REPLYMr TURNER (Thuringowa—ONP) (2.30 p.m.): For me, last night was a very long night. I wasstruggling to come to grips with what I might speak about today to catch the importance of ...
Speech byKEN TURNERMEMBER FOR THURINGOWAHansard 17 September 1998MINISTER FOR EMERGENCY SERVICESMr TURNER (Thuringowa—ONP) (6.44 p.m.): I am appalled to think that a Minister of the Crowntaking advice from power-drunk bureaucrats would make such a misguided ...
Speech byKEN TURNERMEMBER FOR THURINGOWAHansard 20 October 1998REHABILITATION AND ACUTE SPINAL UNITS, NORTH QUEENSLANDMr TURNER (Thuringowa—ONP) (7.23 p.m.): I am glad to see that the Minister for Health is inthe House. Since 1990, the Paraplegic and ...
Speech byKEN TURNERMEMBER FOR THURINGOWAHansard 10 November 1998TRANSPLANTATION AND ANATOMY ACT AMENDMENT BILLMr TURNER (Thuringowa—ONP) (10.17 a.m.): I move—"That the Bill be now read a second time."Australia today is leading the world in many areas of ...
Speech byKEN TURNERMEMBER FOR THURINGOWAHansard 10 November 1998DISABILITY SERVICESMr TURNER (Thuringowa—ONP) (12.26 p.m.): The Disability Act of 1992 aimed at facilitatingcommunity access for people with a disability. While most of the sections in this Act ...
Speech byKEN TURNERMEMBER FOR THURINGOWAHansard 17 November 1998CORAL TROUT SPAWNING CLOSUREMr TURNER (Thuringowa—ONP) (10.29 a.m.): Having been a professional fisherman for 20years, I have witnessed the need for a spawning closure for coral trout. Some time ...
Speech byKEN TURNERMEMBER FOR THURINGOWAHansard 17 November 1998OCEAN CURRENT MONITORING, GREAT BARRIER REEFMr TURNER (Thuringowa—ONP) (12.07 p.m.): It is common knowledge that our Great BarrierReef is the most profitable tourist attraction in Queensland. ...
Speech byMr K. LINGARDMEMBER FOR BEAUDESERTHansard 6 August 1998DIVERSIONARY CENTRESMr LINGARD (Beaudesert—NPA) (10.09 a.m.): One of the recommendations of the Aboriginaldeaths in custody report was the building of diversionary centres. Diversionary centres ...
Speech byMr K. LINGARDMEMBER FOR BEAUDESERTHansard 16 September 1998AUSTRALIAN 16-WAY FORMATION SKYDIVING TEAMMr LINGARD (Beaudesert—NPA) (10.18 a.m.): On Monday of this week, I had the delightful jobof presenting to the Australian skydiving team a world ...
Speech byMr K. LINGARDMEMBER FOR BEAUDESERTHansard 17 September 1998MR G. LUIMr LINGARD (Beaudesert—NPA) (10.24 p.m.): I pay my deepest respects to one of thegreatest men of the Torres Strait islands. On 24 August, Mr Getano Lui Senior from Yam Island ...
Speech byMr K. LINGARDMEMBER FOR BEAUDESERTHansard 18 September 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILLAPPROPRIATION BILLMr LINGARD (Beaudesert—NPA) (3.25 p.m.): I wish to direct my comments to the Treasurerwhom I note is present in the Chamber. I refer to a ...
Speech byHon. K. LINGARDMEMBER FOR BEAUDESERTHansard 22 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee DReportHon. K. R. LINGARD (Beaudesert—NPA) (12.19 p.m.): On 18 September I raised my ...
Speech byHon. K. LINGARDMEMBER FOR BEAUDESERTHansard 22 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee FReportHon. K. R. LINGARD (Beaudesert—NPA) (3.32 p.m.): Today is the celebration of my 15 ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR WARWICKHansard 30 July 1998MOTION OF CONFIDENCEMr SPRINGBORG (Warwick—NPA) (4.51 p.m.): Mr Speaker, let me congratulate you on yourelevation to the Speakership of this Parliament. I have confidence in your ability. Our ...
Speech byHon. KEN HAYWARDMEMBER FOR KALLANGURHansard 18 November 1998UNIVERSITY OF THE SUNSHINE COAST BILLHon. K. W. HAYWARD (Kallangur—ALP) (11.03 p.m.): It is a pleasure to speak to this Billtonight. The Sunshine Coast University College was established and ...
Speech byHon. KEN HAYWARDMEMBER FOR KALLANGURHansard 22 October 1998PRIVATISATION OF TABHon. K. W. HAYWARD (Kallangur—ALP) (6.34 p.m.): I think tonight's debate in this Parliamentis a very important one. When we talk about a debate such as this, we need to ...
Speech byHon. KEN HAYWARDMEMBER FOR KALLANGURHansard 10 November 1998PRIVATISATION OF TABHon. K. W. HAYWARD (Kallangur—ALP) (6.40 p.m.): It is a pleasure to speak to theamendment which has been moved by the Premier. I remind the House that this amendment ...
Speech byKEN TURNERMEMBER FOR THURINGOWAHansard 27 August 1998CHEVRON GAS PIPELINE; STANWELLMr TURNER (Thuringowa—ONP) (2.19 a.m.): I agree with and commend the Premier'scommitment to the Chevron pipeline and to the establishment of a power station in our ...
Speech byMr M. VEIVERSMEMBER FOR SOUTHPORTHansard 17 September 1998MINISTER FOR EMERGENCY SERVICESMr VEIVERS (Southport—NPA) (6.24 p.m.): I rise to support the Opposition's motion. Thismorning and in previous weeks, the Honourable Minister has made a number ...
Speech byMr M. VEIVERSMEMBER FOR SOUTHPORTHansard 19 November 1998DAIRY INDUSTRY AMENDMENT BILL Mr VEIVERS (Southport—NPA) (3.01 p.m.): Deregulation is all about Australian ownership—orthe lack of it. Deregulation has put many food processors in Australia in ...
Speech byMIKE REYNOLDSMEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLEHansard 4 August 1998ADDRESS IN REPLYMr REYNOLDS (Townsville—ALP) (5.36 p.m.): It is with a great deal of pleasure that I am ableto make my maiden speech as the member for the State seat of Townsville in this 49th ...
Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 19 November 1998DAIRY INDUSTRY AMENDMENT BILL Mr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (3.21 p.m.): I ampleased to say that the Opposition supports this very important Bill before ...
Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 19 November 1998INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AMENDMENT BILLMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (7.05 p.m.): I realisethat this is a fairly late stage of this very last day of ...
Speech byMr M. VEIVERSMEMBER FOR SOUTHPORTHansard 30 July 1998MOTION OF CONFIDENCE Mr VEIVERS (Southport—NPA) (5.41 p.m.): I rise to support the amendment moved by theLeader of the Opposition earlier today. However, I must firstly congratulate the member for ...
Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 10 November 1998DARLING DOWNS VISION 2000; WATER SUPPLYMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (11.30 a.m.): Awonderful window of opportunity exists for this State to put in place ...
Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 10 November 1998NATIVE TITLE (QUEENSLAND) STATE PROVISIONS AMENDMENT BILL (No. 2)Mr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (4.47 p.m.): Thehypocrisy of the minority Labor Government ...
Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 12 November 1998BARCOO AND BOULIA SHIRES, ELECTRICITY SUPPLYMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (10.13 a.m.): Todaywe saw the barefaced hypocrisy and hide of the Premier, who ...
Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 12 November 1998QUEENSLAND HEALTHMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (6.44 p.m.): Tonight'sdebate is a very serious one and it is a shame, indeed a tragedy, that we have to ...