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Speech byHon. K. LINGARDMEMBER FOR BEAUDESERTHansard 22 July 1999UNIVERSITY OF QUEENSLAND; GATTON COLLEGEHon. K. R. LINGARD (Beaudesert—NPA) (6.23 p.m.): Queensland has the chance to build aworld-class animal health institute, but to do so it needs the ...

Speech byHon. K. LINGARDMEMBER FOR BEAUDESERTHansard 28 October 1999APPROPRIATION BILLEstimates Committee FReportHon. K. R. LINGARD (Beaudesert—NPA) (2.32 p.m.): If it is that we are to look at accrualaccounting, and if it is that we are to look at the ...

Speech byHon. K. LINGARDMEMBER FOR BEAUDESERTHansard 11 November 1999COMMUNITY SERVICES LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr LINGARD (Beaudesert—NPA) (3.09 p.m.): I am delighted to be able to rise in support of thislegislation, which aims to improve the financial ...

Speech byHon. K. LINGARDMEMBER FOR BEAUDESERTHansard 23 November 1999BOYSTOWNHon. K. R. LINGARD (Beaudesert—NPA) (10.23 p.m.): On Sunday I was delighted to be able toattend the family day celebrations at BoysTown. Family day is when the parents of the young ...

Speech byKAREN STRUTHERSMEMBER FOR ARCHERFIELDHansard 25 August 1999SES POSITIONS, MERIT SELECTIONMs STRUTHERS (Archerfield—ALP) (6.50 p.m.): I take pleasure in supporting the amendedmotion. In an appalling abuse of parliamentary standards and in fine Mafioso ...

Speech byKAREN STRUTHERSMEMBER FOR ARCHERFIELDHansard 14 September 1999LITERACY IN SCHOOLSMs STRUTHERS (Archerfield—ALP) (10.02 a.m.): The campaign to improve literacy in ourschools is one that must continue in earnest and I acknowledge the firm commitment ...

Speech byKAREN STRUTHERSMEMBER FOR ARCHERFIELDHansard 16 September 19991999 STATE BUDGETMs STRUTHERS (Archerfield—ALP) (9.48 p.m.): The driving force behind my desire to be amember of Parliament is to have a say on the priorities of Government. I want to ...

Speech byKAREN STRUTHERSMEMBER FOR ARCHERFIELDHansard 27 October 1999APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILLEstimates Committee AReport No. 1Ms STRUTHERS (Archerfield—ALP) (11.55 a.m.): In supporting the Estimates Committee Areport, I would like to commend both the ...

Speech byKAREN STRUTHERSMEMBER FOR ARCHERFIELDHansard 28 October 1999APPROPRIATION BILLEstimates Committee FReportMs STRUTHERS (Archerfield—ALP) (2.47 p.m.): I feel a great deal of pride in supporting theexpenditure outlined in the report of Estimates ...

Speech byKAREN STRUTHERSMEMBER FOR ARCHERFIELDHansard 10 November 1999CALL CENTRESMs STRUTHERS (Archerfield—ALP) (10.18 a.m.): Phone rage is something that politicians copfrom time to time, but workers in call centres endure phone rage as a daily feature of ...

Speech byHon. KEN HAYWARDMEMBER FOR KALLANGURHansard 28 October 1999 MINISTER FOR MINES AND ENERGYHon. K. W. HAYWARD (Kallangur—ALP) (6.30 p.m.): It is a pleasure to rise in this debate andspeak in opposition to the motion that has been moved by the member ...

Speech byHon. KEN HAYWARDMEMBER FOR KALLANGURHansard 11 November 1999 ST GEORGE IRRIGATION AREAHon. K. W. HAYWARD (Kallangur—ALP) (6.35 p.m.): This motion is a typical contribution fromthe One Nation members sitting at the back of the Chamber. As Mr Schwarten ...

Speech byHon. KEN HAYWARDMEMBER FOR KALLANGURHansard 23 November 1999 DEPARTMENT OF STATE DEVELOPMENTHon. K. W. HAYWARD (Kallangur—ALP) (6.52 p.m.): It is a pleasure to rise in this debate tospeak to this amendment which congratulates the Beattie Government ...

Speech byHon. KEN HAYWARDMEMBER FOR KALLANGURHansard 26 November 1999 PRIMARY INDUSTRY BODIES REFORM BILLHon. K. W. HAYWARD (Kallangur—ALP) (11.49 a.m.): I rise to support this Bill. It introduceslong-needed reform into the arrangements for the representation ...

Speech byKAREN STRUTHERSMEMBER FOR ARCHERFIELDHansard 24 November 1999PERSONS CONVICTED OF OFFENCES AGAINST CHILDRENMs STRUTHERS (Archerfield—ALP) (6.41 p.m.): As other members have stated firmly heretonight, children must be protected from harm in their home ...

Speech byKAREN STRUTHERSMEMBER FOR ARCHERFIELDHansard 30 November 1999RETIREMENT VILLAGES BILLMs STRUTHERS (Archerfield—ALP) (8.41 p.m.): I have a number of high-quality retirementvillages in my electorate of Archerfield: the Cazna Gardens complex at ...

Speech byKAREN STRUTHERSMEMBER FOR ARCHERFIELDHansard 1 December 1999PROSTITUTION BILLMs STRUTHERS (Archerfield—ALP) (2.49 p.m.): I rise to support this Bill not because I am anunquestioning supporter of prostitution, but because I support the strict ...

Speech byKAREN STRUTHERSMEMBER FOR ARCHERFIELDHansard 10 November 1999FAMILY SERVICES AMENDMENT BILLMs STRUTHERS (Archerfield—ALP) (5.11 p.m.): When we were kids it was drummed into usthat we should be wary of strangers. Family and friends were trying to ...

Speech byKAREN STRUTHERSMEMBER FOR ARCHERFIELDHansard 10 November 1999ACACIA RIDGE JOBS BOOSTMs STRUTHERS (Archerfield—ALP) (11.05 p.m.): This week, I felt like I had won Gold Lotto.Under the Queensland Industry Development Scheme, industries in an area that ...

Speech byKAREN STRUTHERSMEMBER FOR ARCHERFIELDHansard 11 November 1999DOMESTIC VIOLENCE (FAMILY PROTECTION) AMENDMENT BILLMs STRUTHERS (Archerfield—ALP) (11.36 p.m.): One of the most significant human rightsachievements of the past decade in this State is the ...

Speech byKAREN STRUTHERSMEMBER FOR ARCHERFIELDHansard 23 November 1999PHARMACEUTICAL COSTSMs STRUTHERS (Archerfield—ALP) (10.18 a.m.): This morning I called in to visit a friend ofmine who has a chronic illness. He and his wife are worried that the ...

Speech byKAREN STRUTHERSMEMBER FOR ARCHERFIELDHansard 24 November 1999NURSING HOME PLACESMs STRUTHERS (Archerfield—ALP) (10.07 a.m.): Members of this House with elderly parentswould probably know how difficult it is to find a suitable placement in a ...

Speech byKAREN STRUTHERSMEMBER FOR ARCHERFIELDHansard 21 July 1999GOODS AND SERVICES TAXMs STRUTHERS (Archerfield—ALP) (10.15 a.m.): The Federal Government is claiming thatpeople will not be worse off under the GST. The vast majority of charitable ...

Speech byKAREN STRUTHERSMEMBER FOR ARCHERFIELDHansard 21 July 1999CHILD ABUSE; FORDE INQUIRY RECOMMENDATIONSMs STRUTHERS (Archerfield—ALP) (6.22 p.m.): I second the amendment. There is no memberof this Government who was not deeply moved and disturbed by the ...

Speech byKAREN STRUTHERSMEMBER FOR ARCHERFIELDHansard 19 August 1999FUNDRAISING FOR WOMEN'S SPORTING TEAMSMs STRUTHERS (Archerfield—ALP) (7.02 p.m.): Chook raffles, lamington drives and bingo arebeing superseded by calendar girls as women's sporting teams ...

Speech byKAREN STRUTHERSMEMBER FOR ARCHERFIELDHansard 25 August 1999SKILLS WEEKMs STRUTHERS (Archerfield—ALP) (10.20 a.m.): This morning I had the pleasure of launchingthe State Government sponsored Skills Week in my region at the Construction Training Centre ...

Speech byKAREN STRUTHERSMEMBER FOR ARCHERFIELDHansard 25 August 1999ROAD TRANSPORT REFORM BILLMs STRUTHERS (Archerfield—ALP) (4.09 p.m.): Road transport operators provide an essentialservice in delivering goods along the many highways and lonely roads across ...

Speech byHon. K. LINGARDMEMBER FOR BEAUDESERTHansard 9 December 1999PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEEBackflow Prevention ProgramsMR LINGARD (Beaudesert—NPA) (10.15 a.m.): This inquiry into backflow shows how aGovernment can abuse the committee system. It shows how a ...

Speech byKEN TURNERMEMBER FOR THURINGOWAHansard 15 September 1999DUGONGSMr TURNER (Thuringowa—IND) (10.16 a.m.): It is in the interests of commercial fishermenprobably more so than anyone else in the community to keep our oceans healthy and productive.Dugong ...

Speech byKEN TURNERMEMBER FOR THURINGOWAHansard 27 May 1999STATE ELECTORAL BOUNDARIES REDISTRIBUTIONMr TURNER (Thuringowa—IND) (7.07 p.m.): The Electoral Commission is presently redistributingthe State electoral boundaries. The commission is working to the ...

Speech byHon. K. LINGARDMEMBER FOR BEAUDESERTHansard 25 November 1999PERSONAL EXPLANATIONBoysTown; Aboriginal CommunitiesHon. K. R. LINGARD (Beaudesert—NPA) (10.08 a.m.), by leave: I wish to repeat statementswhich have been referred to in this House and in ...

Speech byMrs E. CUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard 25 March 1999CORRECTIVE SERVICES LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—IND) (12.48 p.m.): In speaking to the Corrective ServicesLegislation Amendment Bill, I wish to agree with many of ...

Speech byMrs E. CUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard 13 April 1999TRANSPORT (SOUTH BANK CORPORATION AREA LAND) BILLMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—IND) (2.30 p.m.): I rise to speak on the Transport (SouthBank Corporation Area Land) Bill with a high level of ...

Speech byMrs E. CUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard 14 April 1999MR E. CAMERON, MBEMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—IND) (10.17 a.m.): I rise to pay tribute today to a long-serving member of the Calliope Shire Council, Ewen Archibald Donald—Don— Cameron, MBE, ...

Speech byMrs E. CUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard 14 April 1999ANZAC DAY TRADING HOURSMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—IND) (6.03 p.m.): I move—"That, in order to ensure the necessary amendments to and notifications of changes toAnzac Day trading hours for ...

Speech byMrs E. CUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard 15 April 1999WORKCOVER QUEENSLAND AMENDMENT BILLMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—IND) (8.30 p.m.): During the term of the previousParliament, the most difficult legislation that I had to deal with for a ...

Speech byMrs E. CUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard 27 April 1999CRIMINAL CODE (STALKING) AMENDMENT BILLMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—IND) (12.48 p.m.): There has been effusive praise of theMinister by the member who spoke previously. However, I am sure ...

Speech byMrs E. CUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard 25 May 1999WEAPONS AMENDMENT BILLMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—IND) (10.40 p.m.): A number of comments have beenmade that I would like to echo regarding our support for the family unit and the need to ...

Speech byMrs E. CUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard 26 May 1999STOLEN GENERATIONMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—IND) (2.52 p.m.) I move the following amendment—"That all words after 'That' be deleted and the following be inserted—'(a) this House apologises on ...

Speech byMrs E. CUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard 27 May 1999STATE DEVELOPMENT AND PUBLIC WORKS ORGANISATION AMENDMENT BILLMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—IND) (5.48 p.m.): In rising to speak on this Bill, I do sorecognising that, in my electorate, ...

Speech byMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard 27 May 1999DANGEROUS INTERSECTIONSMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—IND) (7.03 p.m.): In every electorate there are a number ofintersections that are of continuing concern to residents. We have two in ...

Speech byMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard 8 June 1999FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATION LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—IND) (3.50 p.m.): I will make a couple of comments andthen ask the Treasurer a couple of questions in relation ...

Speech byMrs E. CUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard 10 March 1999CHILD PROTECTION BILLMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—IND) (4.40 p.m.): As has been said by other members, thisChild Protection Bill is a most important document for children in our State. I ...

Speech byMrs E. CUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard 11 March 1999ANZAC DAY TRADING HOURSMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—IND) (5.28 p.m.): I move—"That this House will, as a matter of urgency, ensure necessary changes are made tolicences attached to all ...

Speech byMrs E. CUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard 23 March 1999GAMING MACHINE AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—IND) (5.38 p.m.): In joining this debate, I want to make thecomment on the public record that gambling has had ...

Speech byMrs E. CUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard 28 April 1999RETAIL SHOP LEASES AMENDMENT BILLMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—IND) (4.40 p.m.): I wish to make only a couple ofcomments. Some statistics from 1994-95 indicate that 17% of businesses ...

Speech byMrs E. CUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard 28 April 1999ANZAC DAYMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—IND) (11.20 p.m.): I rise to pay tribute to our returnedservicemen and women.Mr Veivers: Hear, hear!Mrs LIZ CUNNINGHAM: I thank the member for Southport. ...

Speech byMrs E. CUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard 29 April 1999INDUSTRIAL PROJECTS, GLADSTONE ELECTORATE Mrs LIZ CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—IND) (10.25 a.m.): My electorate, which incorporates theGladstone and Calliope council areas, is a dynamic region ...

Speech byMrs E. CUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard 29 April 1999COAL MINING SAFETY AND HEALTH BILLMINING AND QUARRYING SAFETY AND HEALTH BILLMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—IND) (2.47 p.m.): The mining industry, while it is not in myelectorate directly, is ...

Speech byMrs E. CUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard 29 April 1999MOTOR ACCIDENT INSURANCE AMENDMENT REGULATION (No. 2) 1999Disallowance of Statutory InstrumentMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—IND) (4.23 p.m.): In 1996 this House debated a proposedpremium rise ...

Speech byMrs E. CUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard 10 March 1999LAND AND RESOURCES TRIBUNAL BILLMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—IND) (11.56 a.m.): I rise to speak to the Land andResources Tribunal Bill. I want to make a couple of comments and raise some ...

Speech byMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard 8 June 1999LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—IND) (4.45 p.m.): I have a couple of questions for theMinister. Clause 6 deals with returning officers for ...

Speech byMrs E. CUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard 28 April 1999PARLIAMENTARY MEMBERS (OFFICE OF PROFIT) AMENDMENT BILLMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—IND) (12.27 p.m.): I rise to speak to the ParliamentaryMembers (Office of Profit) Amendment Bill. I would ...

Speech byMrs E. CUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard 23 March 1999GLADSTONE BAT COLONYMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—IND) (7.01 p.m.): I rise to speak on a matter of concern inmy community in West Gladstone. I refer to the proximity of a bat colony to an ...

Speech byMrs E. CUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard 25 May 1999MEMBERS' AND RELATED PERSONS' REGISTERS OF INTERESTSMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—IND) (4.18 p.m.): I move the following amendmentscirculated in my name—"(a) That in the definition of 'sponsored ...

Speech byHon. MERRI ROSEMEMBER FOR CURRUMBINHansard 19 August 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTQueensland Fire and Rescue AuthorityHon. M. ROSE (Currumbin—ALP) (Minister for Emergency Services) (10.19 a.m.), by leave: Ourfirefighters put their lives on the line every ...

Speech byHon. MERRI ROSEMEMBER FOR CURRUMBINHansard 25 August 1999STATE COUNTER-DISASTER ORGANISATION AMENDMENT BILLHon. M. ROSE (Currumbin—ALP) (Minister for Emergency Services) (11.59 a.m.): I move—"That the Bill be now read a second time."This Bill that I ...

Speech byHon. MERRI ROSEMEMBER FOR CURRUMBINHansard 24 August 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTDisaster MitigationHon. M. ROSE (Currumbin—ALP) (Minister for Emergency Services) (9.57 a.m.), by leave: Thereis no doubt that Queensland is at the forefront of disaster ...

Speech byHon. MERRI ROSEMEMBER FOR CURRUMBINHansard 14 September 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTAmbulance WeekHon. M. ROSE (Currumbin—ALP) (Minister for Emergency Services) (9.56 a.m.), by leave:Ambulance Week 1999 began on Sunday and continues until Saturday. It ...

Speech byHon. MERRI ROSEMEMBER FOR CURRUMBINHansard 15 September 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTCPR2000Hon. M. ROSE (Currumbin—ALP) (Minister for Emergency Services) (10 a.m.), by leave: TheCPR2000 project is about saving lives. The aim of the project is to have ...

Speech byHon. MERRI ROSEMEMBER FOR CURRUMBINHansard 16 September 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTAmbulance UsageHon. M. ROSE (Currumbin—ALP) (Minister for Emergency Services) (10.16 a.m.), by leave: TheQueensland Ambulance Service is not a taxi service. ...

Speech byHon. MERRI ROSEMEMBER FOR CURRUMBINHansard 9 November 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTState Emergency Service; SES WeekHon. M. ROSE (Currumbin—ALP) (Minister for Emergency Services) (10.07 a.m.), by leave: Thisweek is SES Week. Communities across Queensland ...

Speech byHon. MERRI ROSEMEMBER FOR CURRUMBINHansard 28 October 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTFire Awareness WeekHon. M. ROSE (Currumbin—ALP) (Minister for Emergency Services) (10.04 a.m.), by leave:Eighteen Queenslanders have died in house fires so far this year. ...

Speech byHon. MERRI ROSEMEMBER FOR CURRUMBINHansard 7 December 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTInternational Volunteers DayHon. M. ROSE (Currumbin—ALP) (Minister for Emergency Services) (9.49 a.m.), by leave:Sunday marked an important day for tens of thousands of ...

Speech byHon. MERRI ROSEMEMBER FOR CURRUMBINHansard 8 December 1999STATE COUNTER-DISASTER ORGANISATION AMENDMENT BILLHon. M. ROSE (Currumbin—ALP) (Minister for Emergency Services) (12.51 p.m.), in reply: Ithank the Opposition for supporting the Bill. I also ...

Speech byHon. MERRI ROSEMEMBER FOR CURRUMBINHansard 27 October 1999APPROPRIATION BILLEstimates Committee BReportHon. M. ROSE (Currumbin—ALP) (Minister for Emergency Services) (3.58 p.m.): At the outset, Iwould like to place on record my disappointment at the ...

Speech byHon. MERRI ROSEMEMBER FOR CURRUMBINHansard 9 November 1999APEC TECHNOMARTHon. M. ROSE (Currumbin—ALP) (Minister for Emergency Services) (6.50 p.m.): I rise to supportthe Premier's amendment. In seven years in this House, I have seen many examples of ...

Speech byHon. MERRI ROSEMEMBER FOR CURRUMBINHansard 11 November 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTAmbulance ServiceHon. M. ROSE (Currumbin—ALP) (Minister for Emergency Services) (9.50 a.m.), by leave:Yesterday in the House the member for Mirani launched a disgraceful ...

Speech byHon. MERRI ROSEMEMBER FOR CURRUMBINHansard 2 December 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTFire DeathsHon. M. ROSE (Currumbin—ALP) (Minister for Emergency Services) (10.14 a.m.), by leave:December is traditionally Queensland's worst month for fire deaths. I ...

Speech byHon. MERRI ROSEMEMBER FOR CURRUMBINHansard 21 July 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTQueensland Ambulance ServiceHon. M. ROSE (Currumbin—ALP) (Minister for Emergency Services) (10.08 a.m.), by leave: TheQueensland Ambulance Service has received a resounding ...

Speech byHon. MERRI ROSEMEMBER FOR CURRUMBINHansard 23 November 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTQueensland Ambulance Service; Increased TravelHon. M. ROSE (Currumbin—ALP) (Minister for Emergency Services) (10.10 a.m.), by leave:Queensland Ambulance Service vehicles ...

Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 29 April 1999PERFORMANCE OF MINISTERSMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (6.10 p.m.): I take great pleasure in seconding thismotion. Last night, the debate was about the dunces class, and tonight it is about ...

Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 25 May 1999POLICE RESOURCESMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (10.21 a.m.): Everywhere around this State people areasking, "Where have all the police numbers gone?", because under the coalition Government we ...

Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 25 May 1999TOOWOOMBA AND DARLING DOWNS DEVELOPMENTMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (11.07 p.m.): Toowoomba and the Darling Downs are onthe threshold of some of the most sustained growth and economic ...

Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 26 May 1999POLICE MINISTERMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (10.12 a.m.): This morning we have heard anotherpathetic list of excuses from the weary Police Minister as he goes about making excuses and ...

Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 27 May 1999STATE DEVELOPMENT AND PUBLIC WORKS ORGANISATION AMENDMENT BILLMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (4.48 p.m.): In joining in this debate today on the StateDevelopment and Public Works Organisation ...

Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 10 June 1999CORRECTIVE SERVICESMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (10.22 a.m.): The administration of Corrective Servicesunder Minister Barton is shaping up to be an absolute disaster and a shambles. First of ...

Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 10 June 1999TRANSPORT INFRASTRUCTUREMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (6.23 p.m.): I join in this debate on the motion tocondemn the Minister for Transport and Minister for Main Roads for his failure to put ...

Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 10 June 1999INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS BILLMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (9.39 p.m.): In joining the debate on the IndustrialRelations Bill, I make the point that it is interesting that we are only halfway ...

Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 21 July 1999ESCAPES FROM CORRECTIONAL CENTRESMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (10.17 a.m.): When the Minister for Police andCorrective Services moved to change the corrective services system from a system ...

Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 21 July 1999AUSTRALIA ACTS (REQUEST) BILLMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (5.41 p.m.): At the outset, I want to say that this Bill isextremely technical. For many Opposition members, it delves fairly deeply ...

Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 22 July 1999UNIVERSITY OF QUEENSLAND; GATTON COLLEGEMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (6.09 p.m.): It is with pleasure that I second the motion.As the member for Crows Nest has outlined, this motion is ...

Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 17 August 1999INTERACTIVE GAMBLING (PLAYER PROTECTION) AMENDMENT BILLMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (9.51 p.m.): Honourable members really have to wonderwhy on earth are we having this debate and why on ...

Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 18 August 1999TOOWOOMBA GENERAL HOSPITALMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (11 p.m.): This week we have seen the exposure of thecorruption and sleaze surrounding the net bet affair. Tonight I wish to speak ...

Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 24 August 1999POLICE RESOURCESMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (10.14 a.m.): Thanks to the efforts of the coalition whilstin Government, police numbers and police ratios in Queensland are increasing in ...

Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 15 September 1999 BURNETT REGIONMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (6.26 p.m.): Tonight, this debate is about support for thegood people who live in the South Burnett area, those people who time and time ...

Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 17 September 1999 1999 STATE BUDGETMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (3.33 p.m.): It was interesting to listen to the blase wayin which the previous speaker in this debate approached the issue of the ...

Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 27 October 1999 APPROPRIATION BILLEstimates Committee BReportMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (3.11 p.m.): In joining this debate, I would like to thankthe other members of the Estimates committee and ...

Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 27 August 1999 TAB QUEENSLAND LIMITED PRIVATISATION BILL Mr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (12.02 p.m.): In rising to make a contribution to this Bill, Ishould say at the outset that over the 37-odd years ...

Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 14 September 1999 CORRECTIVE SERVICESMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (12.09 p.m.): Today I wish to speak about the prisonssystem. The longer the current Minister, Mr Barton, is in charge of Corrective ...

Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 14 September 1999 BEATTIE STEALTH TAXMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (10.08 a.m.): From today's Budget, every item of newcapital expenditure and plant and equipment will be subject to the Beattie stealth ...

Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 25 August 1999ROAD TRANSPORT REFORM BILLMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (3.51 p.m.): In joining this debate on the Road TransportReform Bill, I note that some of the main provisions of this Bill are to ...

Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 24 August 1999MR DEPUTY SPEAKER'S RULINGMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (5.43 p.m.): In joining this debate, I point out to theHouse that, despite the fact that some members have tried to trivialise it, ...

Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 24 August 1999QUEENSLAND HEALTHMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (6.23 p.m.): In rising to speak in this debate, I want tostart off by taking the Premier to task. Tonight, between 5 p.m. and 6 p.m., we had a ...

Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 25 August 1999SCHOOL UNIFORM BILLMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (9.14 p.m.): Tonight I am pleased to support the SchoolUniform Bill, because it is a sensible and fairly simple Bill that will give some ...

Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 25 August 1999 TOOWOOMBA CARNIVAL OF FLOWERSMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (11 p.m.): Tonight I want to tell the Parliament aboutone of the greatest festivals in Australia—the longest continuously running ...

Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 26 August 1999 HEALTH SERVICES Mr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (6.34 p.m.): As I follow the member for data collectionand benchmarking in this debate, I think I should tell the House what is really ...

Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 15 September 1999 PRISON OFFICERSMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (10.20 a.m.): Whilst the Premier talks about jobs, jobs,jobs, the prisons Minister is talking about sackings, sackings, sackings. About a ...

Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 10 June 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTGovernment Achievements Hon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.47 a.m.), by leave: This Sunday it willbe 12 months since the last State election. ...

Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 11 June 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTQueensland Premier's Literary AwardsHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.38 a.m.), by leave: I am proud toannounce that I am establishing the ...

Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 20 & 21 July 1999NATIVE TITLE (QUEENSLAND) STATE PROVISIONS AMENDMENT BILLHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (5.59 p.m.), in reply: I thank allmembers for their contributions to ...

Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 21 July 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTHotel and Conference Centre, ToowoombaHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.49 a.m.), by leave: Yesterday, Imade references to what this can-do ...

Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 21 July 1999LEGISLATIVE STANDARDS AMENDMENT BILLHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (8.31 p.m.): This Government opposesthe private member's Legislative Standards Amendment Bill. ...

Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 8 June 1999AUSTRALIA ACTS (REQUEST) BILLHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (2.30 p.m.): I move—"That the Bill be now read a second time."In November this year, Australians will ...

Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 9 June 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTWear Wool Wednesday; Capital City PolicyHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.33 a.m.), by leave: Beforecommencing my ministerial statement, I ...

Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 9 June 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTCentenary of Federation; Year of the OutbackHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.39 a.m.), by leave: In relation to thecentenary of Federation and ...

Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 20 July 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTMillmerran Power ProjectHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.40 a.m.), by leave: I want to outlineto the House today a number of clear ...

Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 20 July 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTAirport-City Rail LinkHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.43 a.m.), by leave: The can-doactivities of this Government just go on and on. Work ...

Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 20 July 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTSouth Bank Parklands; Grand ArbourHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.46 a.m.), by leave: This can-doGovernment simply continues to deliver for ...

Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 21 July 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTQueensland Constitutional ConventionHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.45 a.m.), by leave: I wish to drawmembers' attention to two significant ...

Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 27 May 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTState of Origin; Coastal SurveillanceHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.35 a.m.), by leave: This morning Iwant to make a ministerial statement ...

Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 27 May 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTOverseas Visit Hon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.41 a.m.), by leave: I am pleased totable my report on my first official visit to the United ...

Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 8 June 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTElectricity Industry Hon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.32 a.m.), by leave: My Governmentwas elected on a commitment to generate jobs and ...

Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 8 June 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTAustralia TradeCoastHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.37 a.m.), by leave: The StateGovernment has seized the chance to build a powerful ...

Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 8 June 1999CONSTITUTION (REQUESTS) BILLHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (2.37 p.m.): I move—"That the Bill be now read a second time."As members will be aware, the people of ...

Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 20 July 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTCypress Pine IndustryHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.35 a.m.), by leave: I am proud tooffer further evidence that my Government is a ...

Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 10 June 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTLicensing Agreement, TelecommunicationsHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.45 a.m.), by leave: Today I wish toannounce a major breakthrough. ...

Speech byPETER WELLINGTONMEMBER FOR NICKLINHansard 27 October 1999CRIMINAL CODE AMENDMENT BILLMr WELLINGTON (Nicklin—IND) (10.16 a.m.): I move—"That the Bill be now read a second time."The purpose of this Bill is to modernise the law of self-defence in ...

Speech byPETER WELLINGTONMEMBER FOR NICKLINHansard 27 October 1999APPROPRIATION BILLEstimates Committee CReportMr WELLINGTON (Nicklin—IND) (4.17 p.m.): It gives me a great deal of pleasure to speak todayon the conduct and substance of matters raised in ...

Speech byPETER WELLINGTONMEMBER FOR NICKLINHansard 10 November 1999AUSTRALIAN BROADCASTING CORPORATIONMr WELLINGTON (Nicklin—IND) (11.35 p.m.): I rise to speak in support of the motion that hasbeen moved. I would like to comment on its significance. Today, we ...

Speech byPETER WELLINGTONMEMBER FOR NICKLINHansard 10 November 1999SUNSHINE COAST INDEPENDENT LIVING SERVICEMr WELLINGTON (Nicklin—IND) (11.23 p.m.): I rise to congratulate the people involved with theSunshine Coast Independent Living Service on their very ...

Speech byPETER WELLINGTONMEMBER FOR NICKLINHansard 2 December 1999PROSTITUTION BILLMr WELLINGTON (Nicklin—IND) (12.04 p.m.): In speaking to the Prostitution Bill, I acknowledgethat, before it introduced this Bill into the Parliament, the Government continued ...

Speech byPETER WELLINGTONMEMBER FOR NICKLINHansard 7 December 1999FORESTRY AMENDMENT BILLMr WELLINGTON (Nicklin—IND) (11.06 p.m.): I rise to participate in the debate on the ForestryAmendment Bill. I note that the principal objective of this Bill is to give ...

Speech byPETER WELLINGTONMEMBER FOR NICKLINHansard 10 December 1999VEGETATION MANAGEMENT BILLMr WELLINGTON (Nicklin—IND) (12.34 p.m.): I certainly cannot support the VegetationManagement Bill which is commonly referred to as the anti-farmer Bill. This is a ...

Speech byPHIL REEVESMEMBER FOR MANSFIELDHansard 3 March 1999MINISTER FOR RACINGMr REEVES (Mansfield—ALP) (6.53 p.m.): If the Queensland racing industry should haveanyone in its sights it is the coalition and the current and former leaders of the Liberal ...

Speech byPHIL REEVESMEMBER FOR MANSFIELDHansard 9 March 1999MT GRAVATT-CAPALABA ROAD Mr REEVES (Mansfield—ALP) (11.40 a.m.): Today I will make the House aware of the No. 1issue in my electorate. I, along with the members for Mount Gravatt, Sunnybank and ...

Speech byPHIL REEVESMEMBER FOR MANSFIELDHansard 9 March 1999POLICE BEAT SHOPFRONT, GARDEN CITYMr REEVES (Mansfield—ALP) (10.27 a.m.): Prior to the election last year, the Labor Party and Icampaigned strongly on community policing. To be effective in crime ...

Speech byPETER WELLINGTONMEMBER FOR NICKLINHansard 14 September 1999PALMWOODS BYPASS ROADMr WELLINGTON (Nicklin—IND) (10.06 a.m.): The Maroochy Shire Council is experiencing rapidpopulation growth. These growing pains are placing a lot of pressure on current ...

Speech byPETER WELLINGTONMEMBER FOR NICKLINHansard 15 September 1999CEDAR HILL ORCHIDS PTY LTDMr WELLINGTON (Nicklin—IND) (10.14 a.m.): On 31 August I had the privilege of attending theSunshine Coast Export Excellence Awards presentation. The winner of the ...

Speech byPETER WELLINGTONMEMBER FOR NICKLINHansard 15 September 1999COMMUNITY-BASED REFERENDUM BILLMr WELLINGTON (Nicklin—IND) (10.30 p.m.): I rise to speak in support of the member forCaboolture's Community-Based Referendum Bill. I note that numerous ...

Speech byPETER WELLINGTONMEMBER FOR NICKLINHansard 16 September 1999SENIORS CARDMr WELLINGTON (Nicklin—IND) (10.24 a.m.): I urge this Government to investigate thepossibility of seeking corporate sponsorship for our Seniors Card so that we can provide our ...

Speech byPETER WELLINGTONMEMBER FOR NICKLINHansard 10 June 1999INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS BILLMr WELLINGTON (Nicklin—IND) (9.18 p.m.): I rise to participate in the debate on this IndustrialRelations Bill. Tonight I reflect on the first time that I spoke in the ...

Speech byPETER WELLINGTONMEMBER FOR NICKLINHansard 11 June 1999PRIVILEGEComments of Member for CaloundraMr WELLINGTON (Nicklin—IND) (9.31 a.m.): I raise a point of privilege concerning the questionfrom the member for Caloundra to the Minister for Education in ...

Speech byPETER WELLINGTONMEMBER FOR NICKLINHansard 22 July 1999MAPLETON STATE SCHOOL CENTENARYMr WELLINGTON (Nicklin—IND) (10.28 a.m.): Last Saturday, I had the honour of officiallyopening the Mapleton State School's centenary celebrations. The school opened ...

Speech byPETER WELLINGTONMEMBER FOR NICKLINHansard 25 August 1999DRUG ABUSEMr WELLINGTON (Nicklin—IND) (10.12 a.m.): While I was overseas on the recent ParliamentaryInformation Technology Trade Delegation, I took time out to meet with law enforcement ...

Speech byPETER WELLINGTONMEMBER FOR NICKLINHansard 26 August 1999SKATEBOARDERSMr WELLINGTON (Nicklin—IND) (7.22 p.m.): Skateboards provide a lot of enjoyment to theirowners, but I am disappointed to have to say that quite a few riders ride them on public ...

Speech byPETER WELLINGTONMEMBER FOR NICKLINHansard 27 August 1999TAB QUEENSLAND LIMITED PRIVATISATION BILLMr WELLINGTON (Nicklin—IND) (3.26 p.m.): Today, I rise to speak in support of theGovernment's TAB Queensland Limited Privatisation Bill. Last year when I ...

Speech byPETER WELLINGTONMEMBER FOR NICKLINHansard 16 September 19991999 STATE BUDGETMr WELLINGTON (Nicklin—IND) (12.43 a.m.): I rise to speak in this Budget debate and notethat the Kenilworth State School is finally getting its general learning block. I ...

Speech byPETER WELLINGTONMEMBER FOR NICKLINHansard 17 August 1999CENSURE OF MEMBER FOR IPSWICHMr WELLINGTON (Nicklin—IND) (6.45 p.m.): I rise to speak in support of the censure motionmoved by the Leader of the Opposition and agree that while the member for ...

Speech byPETER WELLINGTONMEMBER FOR NICKLINHansard 17 August 1999INTERACTIVE GAMBLING (PLAYER PROTECTION) AMENDMENT BILLMr WELLINGTON (Nicklin—IND) (12.14 a.m.): I rise to speak in support of the InteractiveGambling (Player Protection) Amendment Bill that has ...

Speech byPETER WELLINGTONMEMBER FOR NICKLINHansard 18 August 1999MR P. APPLEBYMr WELLINGTON (Nicklin—IND) (10.27 a.m.): Yesterday, I spoke in this House in relation to atelephone conversation that I had with Paul Appleby, the chief executive officer of ...

Speech byPETER WELLINGTONMEMBER FOR NICKLINHansard 18 August 1999SCHOOL UNIFORM BILLMr WELLINGTON (Nicklin—IND) (10.56 p.m.): I rise to speak in support of the Opposition'sSchool Uniform Bill. I reached this decision after consulting with school P & C ...

Speech byPETER WELLINGTONMEMBER FOR NICKLINHansard 19 August 1999MEALS ON WHEELS, NAMBOURMr WELLINGTON (Nicklin—IND) (7.25 p.m.): I stand this evening to specifically recognise theexcellent service that the Meals on Wheels volunteers and staff in Queensland ...

Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 25 May 1999STATUTORY INSTRUMENTS AND ANOTHER ACT AMENDMENT BILLHon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (4.33 p.m.): I will notdelay the House unduly in respect of ...

Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 25 May 1999REGIONAL FOREST AGREEMENTHon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (6.06 p.m.): I ampleased to second this motion. There can be only one valid outcome to the ...

Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 26 May 1999STOLEN GENERATIONHon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (12.20 p.m.): TheOpposition will be opposing the motion. At the outset, I just want to say that, ...

Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 26 May 1999COAL MINING SAFETY AND HEALTH BILLMINING AND QUARRYING SAFETY AND HEALTH BILLHon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (5.02 p.m.):Workplace health and ...

Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 26 May 1999CONVICTED CHILD SEX OFFENDERS; NOTIFICATION ORDERSHon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (5.48 p.m.): Insupporting the comments made by the members for ...

Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 27 May 1999STATE DEVELOPMENT AND PUBLIC WORKS ORGANISATION AMENDMENT BILLHon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (12.20 p.m.): Wehave a number of major concerns with ...

Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 4 March 1999HEINER DOCUMENTSHon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (6.11 p.m.): Isecond the motion moved by the honourable member for Indooroopilly and make this ...

Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 4 March 1999GOVERNMENT PERFORMANCEHon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (10.22 a.m.): Thismorning we have seen the penny drop in respect of honourable members ...

Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 9 March 1999PREMIERHon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (11.30 a.m.): The"can't do" tag is obviously getting to the Premier. This was very obvious last week, as we ...

Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 9 March 1999TRANS-TASMAN MUTUAL RECOGNITION (QUEENSLAND) BILLHon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (12.45 p.m.): I am inthe somewhat unusual position of speaking or ...

Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 9 March 1999LAND AND RESOURCES TRIBUNAL BILLHon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (3.43 p.m.): TheOpposition will not be opposing this legislation, but we do have ...

Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 10 March 1999GORDONSTONE STRIKEHon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (10.12 a.m.): Thismorning we saw the incredible announcement by the Premier that the taxpayers ...

Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 23 March 1999GOVERNMENT TELEVISION ADVERTISING ON WORKCOVER PROPOSALSHon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (11.30 a.m.): Whilehe was sitting over here throughout ...

Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 24 March 1999GORDONSTONE MINE DISPUTEHon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (10.16 a.m.): Todaywe have seen further evidence of this can't do Government with the ...

Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 24 March 1999SUN METALS DISPUTE; GORDONSTONE MINE DISPUTEHon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (6 p.m.): I move— "That this House notes and shares the grave concern ...

Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 13 April 1999MOTION OF CONDOLENCEDeath of Mr D. J. SherringtonHon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (9.40 a.m.): I rise tosecond the condolence motion moved by the ...

Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 25 May 1999FREEDOM OF INFORMATION AMENDMENT BILLHon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (10.10 a.m.): Imove—"That the Bill be now read a second time."Honourable ...

Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 28 April 1999WEAPONS AMENDMENT BILLHon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (9.39 p.m.): Thenational gun laws issue has been extremely painful for the National Party. ...

Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 25 May 1999RT HON. D. FATCHETTHon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (10.13 a.m.): Thismorning I pay tribute to a great friend of Queensland and somebody whom I am ...

Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 27 April 1999GOVERNMENT ELECTION PROMISESHon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (10.11 a.m.):Despite what the member for Brisbane Central may say on this particular ...

Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 27 April 1999STATUTE LAW (MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS) BILLHon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (3.37 p.m.): I risebriefly to enter this debate to reinforce the ...

Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 27 April 1999GOVERNMENT ELECTION PROMISESHon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (6 p.m): I move—"That this House condemns the Beattie Labor Government for its broken ...

Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 28 April 1999PARLIAMENTARY MEMBERS (OFFICE OF PROFIT) AMENDMENT BILLHon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (11.29 a.m.): Whenthe Senate Standing Committee on ...

Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 10 March 1999BEATTIE LABOR GOVERNMENTHon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (6 p.m.): I move—"That this House condemns the Beattie Labor Government as a can't do ...

Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 25 May 1999MEMBERS' AND RELATED PERSONS' REGISTERS OF INTERESTSHon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (4 p.m.): TheOpposition will be supporting the motion before ...

Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 23 March 1999SUN METALS DISPUTEHon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (10.16 a.m.): AllQueenslanders should be very concerned this morning by reports from Townsville ...

Speech byHon. RUSSELL COOPERMEMBER FOR CROWS NESTHansard 26 August 1999PRIMARY INDUSTRIES LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLHon. T. R. COOPER (Crows Nest—NPA) (4.56 p.m.): The Primary Industries LegislationAmendment Bill 1999 contains a number of important ...

Speech byHon. RUSSELL COOPERMEMBER FOR CROWS NESTHansard 27 August 1999TAB QUEENSLAND LIMITED PRIVATISATION BILLHon. T. R. COOPER (Crows Nest—NPA) (11.33 a.m.): In common with many members of theOpposition, it gives me pleasure to take part in this debate on ...

Speech byHon. RUSSELL COOPERMEMBER FOR CROWS NESTHansard 15 September 1999SUGAR INDUSTRY BILLMr COOPER (Crows Nest—NPA) (3.38 p.m.): The Opposition supports the Sugar Industry Bill1999 with qualifications. As such, we will be moving amendments during the ...

Speech byHon. RUSSELL COOPERMEMBER FOR CROWS NESTHansard 23 November 1999LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL (No. 2)Hon. T. R. COOPER (Crows Nest—NPA) (4.50 p.m.): I, too, want to place my thoughts on therecord. The people of the electorate ...

Speech byHon. RUSSELL COOPERMEMBER FOR CROWS NESTHansard 23 November 1999NATIONAL CROP INSURANCE SCHEMEHon. T. R. COOPER (Crows Nest—NPA) (10.19 a.m.): Recently, two devastating hailstormshave demonstrated the need for the consideration of a national crop ...

Speech byHon. RUSSELL COOPERMEMBER FOR CROWS NESTHansard 24 November 1999SHEFFIELD SHIELDHon. T. R. COOPER (Crows Nest—NPA) (11.04 p.m.): I endorse the remarks of the member forNudgee. He is one member on the other side of the House who often comes up with ...

Speech byHon. RUSSELL COOPERMEMBER FOR CROWS NESTHansard 25 November 1999ANZAC DAY AMENDMENT BILLHon. T. R. COOPER (Crows Nest—NPA) (12.06 p.m.): Unlike the member for ToowoombaNorth, I would not be game to pull rank on the member for Burleigh. I am happy to ...

Speech byHon. RUSSELL COOPERMEMBER FOR CROWS NESTHansard 26 November 1999PRIMARY INDUSTRY BODIES REFORM BILLHon. T. R. COOPER (Crows Nest—NPA) (10.30 a.m.): The Primary Industry Bodies Reform Bill1999 relates to compulsory levies for five organisations that ...

Speech byHon. RUSSELL COOPERMEMBER FOR CROWS NESTHansard 30 November 1999TREE-CLEARING GUIDELINESHon. T. R. COOPER (Crows Nest—NPA) (6.35 p.m.): It is perfectly obvious from listening tothose opposite how little they know about tree clearing, the land, the ...

Speech byHon. RUSSELL COOPERMEMBER FOR CROWS NESTHansard 30 November 1999FORESTRY AMENDMENT BILLHon. T. R. COOPER (Crows Nest—NPA) (11.35 p.m.): I noted in the Minister's second-readingspeech that one of the objectives of the Forestry Amendment Bill is to ...

Speech byHon. RUSSELL COOPERMEMBER FOR CROWS NESTHansard 16 September 19991999 STATE BUDGETHon. T. R. COOPER (Crows Nest—NPA) (4.49 p.m.): Yesterday, Standard and Poor's issued apress release headed "Queensland Budget Shows Weakening Finances" and which ...

Speech byHon. RUSSELL COOPERMEMBER FOR CROWS NESTHansard 1 December 1999PROSTITUTION BILLHon. T. R. COOPER (Crows Nest—NPA) (2.56 p.m.): Thank you, Mr Deputy Speaker.Mr Reeves: Here is some more scaremongering.Mr COOPER: Who was that? I will decide what I ...

Speech byHon. RUSSELL COOPERMEMBER FOR CROWS NESTHansard 28 October 1999MEAT PROCESSINGHon. T. R. COOPER (Crows Nest—NPA) (10.15 a.m.): The meat industry is one of the mostimportant industries in this State and, as such, the coalition supports efforts to ...

Speech byHon. RUSSELL COOPERMEMBER FOR CROWS NESTHansard 28 October 1999APPROPRIATION BILLEstimates Committee GReportHon. T. R. COOPER (Crows Nest—NPA) (3.02 p.m.): Firstly, I place on record my appreciation ofthe work of David Thannhauser, the committee ...

Speech byHon. RUSSELL COOPERMEMBER FOR CROWS NESTHansard 28 October 1999MINISTER FOR MINES AND ENERGYHon. T. R. COOPER (Crows Nest—NPA) (6.45 p.m.): When a series of blunders is committedover a considerable period, one thing leads to another. It is timely to ...

Speech byHon. RUSSELL COOPERMEMBER FOR CROWS NESTHansard 10 November 1999MILK PRICESHon. T. R. COOPER (Crows Nest—NPA) (10.09 a.m.): I wish to express the outrage of memberson this side of the House that deregulation of the processing and retail sectors of ...

Speech byHon. RUSSELL COOPERMEMBER FOR CROWS NESTHansard 10 November 1999SUGAR INDUSTRY BILLMr COOPER (Crows Nest—NP) (3.25 p.m.): I concur with the remarks made by the member forHinchinbrook. He and the member for Mirani are involved with the sugar ...

Speech byHon. RUSSELL COOPERMEMBER FOR CROWS NESTHansard 10 November 1999LIQUOR AMENDMENT BILLMr COOPER (Crows Nest—NPA) (10.33 p.m.): I join with all of those who have chosen to speakto the Liquor Amendment Bill 1999. I commend the member for Toowoomba ...

Speech byHon. RUSSELL COOPERMEMBER FOR CROWS NESTHansard 18 August 1999TAB PRIVATISATIONHon. T. R. COOPER (Crows Nest—NPA) (6.48 p.m.): This Government is stumbling from moralcrisis to moral crisis. This has been proven over the past few days and the past ...

Speech byHon. RUSSELL COOPERMEMBER FOR CROWS NESTHansard 19 August 1999OAKEY RACE CLUBHon. T. R. COOPER (Crows Nest—NPA) (7.04 p.m.): I want to place on the record of theParliament the efforts of some people involved in the Oakey Race Club. At the start of ...

Speech byHon. RUSSELL COOPERMEMBER FOR CROWS NESTHansard 24 August 1999KANGAROO SHOOTERSHon. T. R. COOPER (Crows Nest—NPA) (10.10 a.m.): First we had the dingo issue, whengraziers were accused of rorting the $10 dingo bounty by breeding and selling their own ...

Speech byHon. RUSSELL COOPERMEMBER FOR CROWS NESTHansard 25 August 1999SES POSITIONS, MERIT SELECTIONHon. T. R. COOPER (Crows Nest—NPA) (6.45 p.m.): This debate is supposed to be aboutprinciples, but all we have seen from the other side of the House is ...

Speech byHon. RUSSELL COOPERMEMBER FOR CROWS NESTHansard 25 August 1999SES POSITIONS, MERIT SELECTIONMr NUTTALL (Sandgate—ALP) (6.40 p.m.): In his motion before the House this evening, thehonourable member for Clayfield fails to recognise the realities of ...

Speech byMr S. SANTOROMEMBER FOR CLAYFIELDHansard 3 March 1999WORKERS COMPENSATION FUNDMr SANTORO (Clayfield—LP) (10.18 a.m.): The Queensland Chamber of Commerce andThe Government's proposed changes to the Industry—the State's peak employerWorkers ...

Speech byMr S. SANTOROMEMBER FOR CLAYFIELDHansard 3 March 1999ADDRESS IN REPLYMr SANTORO (Clayfield—LP) (12.18 p.m.): It the real issues in my electorate, such as thegives me great pleasure to join in this debate Nundah bottleneck, the Leckie Road ...

Speech byMr S. SANTOROMEMBER FOR CLAYFIELDHansard 3 March 1999MINISTER FOR RACINGMr SANTORO (Clayfield—LP) (6.38 p.m.): It the future of the industry, but the Minister hasgives me great pleasure to participate briefly in constantly failed to reply because he ...

Speech byMr S. SANTOROMEMBER FOR CLAYFIELDHansard 3 March 1999CORRECTIVE SERVICES AND PENALTIES AND SENTENCES AMENDMENT BILLMr SANTORO (Clayfield—LP) (9.31 p.m.): I the judge. This Bill is aimed at the second ofhave great pleasure in rising to speak in favour ...

Speech byMr S. SANTOROMEMBER FOR CLAYFIELDHansard 3 March 1999TAFE QUEENSLANDMr SANTORO (Clayfield—LP) (11 p.m.): creation; it is their ideology, their policy. They areSince it was elected in June 1998, the Beattie attempting to distance themselves from ...

Speech byMr S. SANTOROMEMBER FOR CLAYFIELDHansard 9 March 1999LAND AND RESOURCES TRIBUNAL BILLMr SANTORO (Clayfield—LP) (5.09 p.m.): It could not even present a comprehensivegives me great pleasure to be able to join in the package of native title legislation ...

Speech byMr S. SANTOROMEMBER FOR CLAYFIELDHansard 10 March 1999CHILD PROTECTION BILLeverything to assist. That does not mean taking Mr SANTORO (Clayfield—LP) (5.15 p.m.):children outside the family unit because, as we allThe primary objective of this Bill is ...

Speech byMr S. SANTOROMEMBER FOR CLAYFIELDHansard 10 March 1999BEATTIE LABOR GOVERNMENT Mr SANTORO (Clayfield—LP) (6.35 p.m.): after we lost the election. There was a 5.8%The Premier's amendment to the motion is an increase in new apprenticeships approved ...

Speech byMr S. SANTOROMEMBER FOR CLAYFIELDHansard 10 March 1999GOVERNMENT SUPPORT FOR UNIONS Mr SANTORO (Clayfield—LP) (10.28 a.m.): If Mr Borbidge: They get rewarded.there was ever any doubt that this Government isMr SANTORO: They get rewarded, as thetotally ...

Speech byHon. RUSSELL COOPERMEMBER FOR CROWS NESTHansard 10 December 1999VEGETATION MANAGEMENT BILLHon. T. R. COOPER (Crows Nest—NPA) (11.47 a.m.): Mr Deputy Speaker, just before I speak tothe Bill which, of course, does not give me any pleasure, I would ...

Speech byMr S. SANTOROMEMBER FOR CLAYFIELDHansard 2 March 1999GORDONSTONE MINE DISPUTE; MEMBER FOR FITZROYMr SANTORO (Clayfield—LP) (6.10 p.m.): I Mr BEATTIE: I seek for it to be withdrawn.am pleased to second the motion moved by theMr SANTORO: If the Premier ...

Speech byHon. RUSSELL COOPERMEMBER FOR CROWS NESTHansard 9 December 1999WATER RESOURCES AMENDMENT BILLHon. T. R. COOPER (Crows Nest—NPA) (11.45 a.m.): I, too, have pleasure in taking part in thisdebate on the Water Resources Amendment Bill 1999. The ...

Speech byMr S. SANTOROMEMBER FOR CLAYFIELDHansard 23 March 1999ASIA-PACIFIC CITIES SUMMITarticle—and in the absence of provable denialsMr SANTORO (Clayfield—LP) (11.49 a.m.): Ifrom the honourable members opposite, we havewish to advise honourable members of ...

Speech byHon. RUSSELL COOPERMEMBER FOR CROWS NESTHansard 7 December 1999TREE-CLEARING GUIDELINESHon. T. R. COOPER (Crows Nest—NPA) (6.35 p.m.): It is sad that this debate on tree clearinghas to take place, because all one hears from speakers opposite is ...

Speech byHon. RUSSELL COOPERMEMBER FOR CROWS NESTHansard 8 December 1999IMPORTATION OF FRESH DURIANHon. T. R. COOPER (Crows Nest—NPA) (10.10 a.m.): I wish to bring to the attention of theHouse yet another example of imports adversely affecting our primary ...

Speech byMr S. SANTOROMEMBER FOR CLAYFIELDHansard 2 March 1999LABOR PARTY PRESELECTION OF FEMALE CANDIDATESMr SANTORO (Clayfield—LP) (7.05 p.m.): I But in a show of democracy that Saddamwant to briefly speak about Labor machine men Hussein would be proud of, ...

Speech byMr S. SANTOROMEMBER FOR CLAYFIELDHansard 10 March 1999CITY/VALLEY BYPASSMr SANTORO (Clayfield—LP) (11.09 p.m.): needs to be reopened. This evening, I call on theThis evening, I wish to discuss briefly the Brisbane City Council to do this—to reopen ...

Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR WARWICKHansard 25 March 1999FINES BILLMr SPRINGBORG (Warwick—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (10.17 a.m.): I move—"That the Bill be now read a second time."The coalition has taken the initiative to reintroduce the ...

Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR WARWICKHansard 25 March 1999RAINWATER TANKSMr SPRINGBORG (Warwick—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (5.42 p.m.): I think that itgoes without saying to all honourable members of this Parliament that water is our most ...

Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR WARWICKHansard 13 April 1999JUSTICE LEGISLATION (MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS) BILLMr SPRINGBORG (Warwick—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (4.14 p.m.): At the outsetI indicate that the Opposition supports the Justice ...

Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR WARWICKHansard 13 April 1999CRIMINAL CODE (STALKING) AMENDMENT BILLMr SPRINGBORG (Warwick—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (4.33 p.m.): I indicatethat the Opposition supports the Criminal Code (Stalking) Amendment ...

Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR WARWICKHansard 13 April 1999FORESTRY INDUSTRYMr SPRINGBORG (Warwick—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (6.43 p.m.): Tonight inthis Parliament we will see the Government vote against the continuation of a viable and ...

Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR WARWICKHansard 14 April 1999FINES BILLMr SPRINGBORG (Warwick—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (10.06 a.m.): I move—"That the Bill be now read a second time."I have been advised by Goprint that a technical problem ...

Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR WARWICKHansard 14 April 1999CORRECTIVE SERVICES AND PENALTIES AND SENTENCES AMENDMENT BILLMr SPRINGBORG (Warwick—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (8.30 p.m.), in reply: Atthe outset, I would like to thank all ...

Speech byLINDA LAVARCHSTATE MEMBER FOR KURWONGBAHHansard 26 October 1999REPUBLICMrs LAVARCH (Kurwongbah—ALP) (7.21 p.m.): A majority of Australians want to replace themonarchy because it is a meaningless symbol of values which no longer resonate with ...

Speech byLINDA LAVARCHSTATE MEMBER FOR KURWONGBAHHansard 27 October 1999APPROPRIATION BILLEstimates Committee BReportMrs LAVARCH (Kurwongbah—ALP) (3.26 p.m.): Before I speak to the report on EstimatesCommittee B, which examines the portfolios of the ...

Speech byLINDA LAVARCHSTATE MEMBER FOR KURWONGBAHHansard 27 October 1999PETRIE STATE SCHOOL 125TH ANNIVERSARYMrs LAVARCH (Kurwongbah—ALP) (11.14 p.m.): On Sunday, 24 October, I had the pleasureof attending the Petrie State School to join in the celebrations ...

Speech byLINDA LAVARCHSTATE MEMBER FOR KURWONGBAHHansard 28 October 1999REPUBLICMrs LAVARCH (Kurwongbah—ALP) (10.22 a.m.): In the lead-up to the Federation referendum100 years ago, Australians from all walks of life placed on public record why they would be ...

Speech byLINDA LAVARCHSTATE MEMBER FOR KURWONGBAHHansard 10 November 1999FAMILY SERVICES AMENDMENT BILLMrs LAVARCH (Kurwongbah—ALP) (4.40 p.m.) This Bill amends the Family Services Act 1987in relation to criminal history checks applicable to employees and ...

Speech byLINDA LAVARCHSTATE MEMBER FOR KURWONGBAHHansard 10 November 1999ELECTIVE SURGERY WAITING LISTSMrs LAVARCH (Kurwongbah—ALP) (6.39 p.m.): I rise to support the amendment moved by theMinister for Health. We on this side of the House welcome tonight's ...

Speech byLINDA LAVARCHSTATE MEMBER FOR KURWONGBAHHansard 12 November 1999HEALTH PRACTITIONER REGISTRATION BOARDS (ADMINISTRATION) BILLHEALTH PRACTITIONERS (PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS) BILLMrs LAVARCH (Kurwongbah—ALP) (3.27 p.m.): I rise to support both Bills ...

Speech byLINDA LAVARCHSTATE MEMBER FOR KURWONGBAHHansard 23 November 1999PRIVATE HEALTH FACILITIES BILLMrs LAVARCH (Kurwongbah—ALP) (10.18 p.m.): I am delighted to speak in support of this Bill.The Beattie Labor Government and the Minister for Health, the ...

Speech byLINDA LAVARCHSTATE MEMBER FOR KURWONGBAHHansard 23 November 1999TRAFFIC ACCIDENT, BALD HILLS; ROAD SAFETYMrs LAVARCH (Kurwongbah—ALP) (10.58 p.m.): Last Thursday morning a very tragic andunnecessary road accident occurred at Kluver Street, Bald ...

Speech byLINDA LAVARCHSTATE MEMBER FOR KURWONGBAHHansard 24 November 1999MR T. MCMURTRIEMrs LAVARCH (Kurwongbah—ALP) (10.21 a.m.): This morning I am delighted to informhonourable members of the remarkable achievements of a young 19 year old man with a big ...

Speech byLINDA LAVARCHSTATE MEMBER FOR KURWONGBAHHansard 7 December 1999FORESTRY AMENDMENT BILLMrs LAVARCH (Kurwongbah—ALP) (9.13 p.m.): Enough is enough. We have listened to hoursof scaremongering from the other side and now it is time to put some sanity ...

Speech byLINDA LAVARCHSTATE MEMBER FOR KURWONGBAHHansard 9 December 1999PROPERTY LAW AMENDMENT BILLMrs LAVARCH (Kurwongbah—ALP) (9.57 p.m.): I commend the member for Caloundra and themember for Indooroopilly for supporting the Property Law Amendment Bill. As ...

Speech byLINDY NELSON-CARRMEMBER FOR MUNDINGBURRAHansard 3 March 1999HEAD LICE IN SCHOOLS; MEMBER FOR FITZROYMs NELSON-CARR (Mundingburra—ALP) (11.05 p.m.): There is an insidious plague sweepingthrough the regions—a plague impervious to the usual remedies, a ...

Speech byLINDY NELSON-CARRMEMBER FOR MUNDINGBURRAHansard 4 March 1999ADOPTION OF CHILDREN (HAGUE CONVENTION ON INTERCOUNTRY ADOPTION) AMENDMENTBILLMs NELSON-CARR (Mundingburra—ALP) (4.33 p.m.): I rise to speak in support of the Adoptionof Children (Hague ...

Speech byLINDY NELSON-CARRMEMBER FOR MUNDINGBURRAHansard 9 March 1999INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAYMs NELSON-CARR (Mundingburra—ALP) (10.19 a.m.): Yesterday was International Women'sDay—a celebration in Australia of 70 years of struggle to reach some level of ...

Speech byLINDY NELSON-CARRMEMBER FOR MUNDINGBURRAHansard 9 March 1999LAND AND RESOURCES TRIBUNAL BILLMs NELSON-CARR (Mundingburra—ALP) (5.49 p.m.): Members on this side of the Housewelcome the consideration of the Land and Resources Tribunal Bill today ...

Speech byLINDY NELSON-CARRMEMBER FOR MUNDINGBURRAHansard 10 March 1999CHILD PROTECTION BILLMs NELSON-CARR (Mundingburra—ALP) (3.36 p.m.): I rise to speak in support of the ChildProtection Bill. As a mother of five children, I can wholeheartedly support this ...

Speech byLINDY NELSON-CARRMEMBER FOR MUNDINGBURRAHansard 23 March 1999GREAT SOUTH PACIFIC EXPRESSMs NELSON-CARR (Mundingburra—ALP) (10.18 a.m.): Last Friday, Townsville was the venuefor a celebration of a different kind. The construction and completion of the ...

Speech byLINDY NELSON-CARRMEMBER FOR MUNDINGBURRAHansard 24 March 1999SUN METALS DISPUTE; GORDONSTONE MINE DISPUTEMs NELSON-CARR (Mundingburra—ALP) (6.50 p.m.): I rise in support of the StateGovernment's moves to resolve the disputes at the Sun Metals and ...

Speech byLINDY NELSON-CARRMEMBER FOR MUNDINGBURRAHansard 14 April 1999TAXI SUBSIDIES Ms NELSON-CARR (Mundingburra—ALP) (10.15 a.m.): The Beattie Government'sannouncement last week of an increase in the number of people eligible for taxi subsidies inQueensland ...

Speech byLINDA LAVARCHSTATE MEMBER FOR KURWONGBAHHansard 24 November 1999PERSONS CONVICTED OF OFFENCES AGAINST CHILDRENMrs LAVARCH (Kurwongbah—ALP) (6.31 p.m.): I am delighted to rise to support the amendedmotion moved by the shadow Attorney-General, the ...

Speech byLINDA LAVARCHSTATE MEMBER FOR KURWONGBAHHansard 25 November 1999AUDIO VISUAL AND AUDIO LINKS AMENDMENT BILLMrs LAVARCH (Kurwongbah—ALP) (3.42 p.m.): When I first started practising law in the mid-1980s, word processors were a new technology and fax ...

Speech byLINDY NELSON-CARRMEMBER FOR MUNDINGBURRAHansard 28 April 1999PARLIAMENTARY MEMBERS (OFFICE OF PROFIT) AMENDMENT BILL Ms NELSON-CARR (Mundingburra—ALP) (12.34 p.m.): As honourable members would knowand appreciate, this Bill intends to clarify the law ...

Speech byLINDY NELSON-CARRMEMBER FOR MUNDINGBURRAHansard 15 April 1999WORKCOVER QUEENSLAND AMENDMENT BILL Ms NELSON-CARR (Mundingburra—ALP) (5.41 p.m.): I rise to support the WorkCoverQueensland Amendment Bill. This Bill is a reform package aimed at restoring ...

Speech byLINDY NELSON-CARRMEMBER FOR MUNDINGBURRAHansard 29 April 1999COMMUNITY CABINET, TOWNSVILLE ELECTORATEMs NELSON-CARR (Mundingburra—ALP) (10.27 a.m.): Last week in Townsville the communitygreeted our Government in style. In this House we have talked ...

Speech byLINDY NELSON-CARRMEMBER FOR MUNDINGBURRAHansard 8 June 1999NELLY BAY DEVELOPMENT, MAGNETIC ISLANDMs NELSON-CARR (Mundingburra—ALP) (6.45 p.m.): I rise to support the motion and welcomethe opportunity to put the views of the considerable number of my ...

Speech byLINDA LAVARCHSTATE MEMBER FOR KURWONGBAHHansard 1 December 1999PROSTITUTION BILLMrs LAVARCH (Kurwongbah—ALP) (12.30 p.m.): I rise today in support of this important Bill. Itis an important Bill because its passage will see a regulated industry with a ...

Speech byLINDY NELSON-CARRMEMBER FOR MUNDINGBURRAHansard 14 April 1999BREAST SCREENING Ms NELSON-CARR (Mundingburra—ALP) (11.22 p.m.): Over the weekend the QueenslandHealth mobile breast screening unit for north Queensland was attacked by vandals whilst ...

Speech byLINDA LAVARCHSTATE MEMBER FOR KURWONGBAHHansard 30 November 1999PINE RIVERS SHIRE COUNCILMrs LAVARCH (Kurwongbah—ALP) (10.13 a.m.): I know elections bring with them a sillyseason, and the local government election scheduled for 25 March 2000 is no ...

Speech byLINDA LAVARCHSTATE MEMBER FOR KURWONGBAHHansard 7 December 1999DAKABIN JOBS PATHWAY PROGRAMMrs LAVARCH (Kurwongbah—ALP) (10.14 a.m.): School is out for the Year 12 class of 1999and schoolies week is over. And might I add that our young people are to ...

Speech byHon. MERRI ROSEMEMBER FOR CURRUMBINHansard 24 March 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTNatural Disaster MitigationHon. M. ROSE (Currumbin—ALP) (Minister for Emergency Services) (10.09 a.m.), by leave: Themassive damages bill left by Tropical Cyclone Rona and ...

Speech byHon. MERRI ROSEMEMBER FOR CURRUMBINHansard 29 April 1999QUEENSLAND FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY AMENDMENT REGULATION (No. 1) 1999Disallowance of Statutory InstrumentHon. M. ROSE (Currumbin—ALP) (Minister for Emergency Services) (11.45 p.m.): ...

Speech byHon. M. FOLEYMEMBER FOR YERONGAHansard 8 December 1999QUEENSLAND LAW SOCIETY AMENDMENT BILLHon. M. J. FOLEY (Yeronga—ALP) (Attorney-General and Minister for Justice and Minister forThe Arts) (6.10 p.m.), in reply: I thank honourable members for their ...

Speech byHon. M. FOLEYMEMBER FOR YERONGAHansard 9 December 1999CRIMINAL LAW AMENDMENT BILLHon. M. J. FOLEY (Yeronga—ALP) (Attorney-General and Minister for Justice and Minister forThe Arts) (6.49 p.m.), in reply: This Bill will provide a fair, reasoned and ...

Speech byHon. M. FOLEYMEMBER FOR YERONGAHansard 9 December 1999PROPERTY LAW AMENDMENT BILLHon. M. J. FOLEY (Yeronga—ALP) (Attorney-General and Minister for Justice and Minister forThe Arts) (10.49 p.m.), in reply: This Bill affirms the principle of equality ...

Speech byHon. MERRI ROSEMEMBER FOR CURRUMBINHansard 4 March 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTAmbulance ServiceHon. M. ROSE (Currumbin—ALP) (Minister for Emergency Services) (10.05 a.m.), by leave: TheOpposition has sought to create concern within communities the ...

Speech byHon. MERRI ROSEMEMBER FOR CURRUMBINHansard 9 March 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTCyclone RonaHon. M. ROSE (Currumbin—ALP) (Minister for Emergency Services) (9.57 a.m.), by leave:Queenslanders in the south-east, south-west and far north of the State ...

Speech byHon. MERRI ROSEMEMBER FOR CURRUMBINHansard 27 April 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTNewcastle Disease OutbreakHon. M. ROSE (Currumbin—ALP) (Minister for Emergency Services) (10.06 a.m.), by leave: Bythis afternoon around 350 Queensland emergency services ...

Speech byHon. MERRI ROSEMEMBER FOR CURRUMBINHansard 15 April 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTNatural Disaster Relief ArrangementsHon. M. ROSE (Currumbin—ALP) (Minister for Emergency Services) (10.03 a.m.), by leave:Queensland is setting the example for others to ...

Speech byHon. M. FOLEYMEMBER FOR YERONGAHansard 8 December 1999GUARDIANSHIP AND ADMINISTRATION BILLHon. M. J. FOLEY (Yeronga—ALP) (Attorney-General and Minister for Justice and Minister forThe Arts) (11.31 a.m.): I move—"That the Bill be now read a second ...

Speech byHon. MERRI ROSEMEMBER FOR CURRUMBINHansard 27 April 1999GOVERNMENT ELECTION PROMISESHon. M. ROSE (Currumbin—ALP) (Minister for Emergency Services) (6.40 p.m.): I rise to supportthe amendment moved by the Premier. For members opposite to seek to ...

Speech byHon. MERRI ROSEMEMBER FOR CURRUMBINHansard 10 March 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTQAS Heroin Information Brochure Hon. M. ROSE (Currumbin—ALP) (Minister for Emergency Services) (10.05 a.m.), by leave: Thenumber of children and teenagers taking hard drugs ...

Speech byHon. MERRI ROSEMEMBER FOR CURRUMBINHansard 23 March 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTNatural Disaster Relief ArrangementsHon. M. ROSE (Currumbin—ALP) (Minister for Emergency Services) (10 a.m.), by leave: TheQueensland share of relief for natural disasters ...

Speech byHon. MERRI ROSEMEMBER FOR CURRUMBINHansard 9 June 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTEmergency Services Advisory CouncilHon. M. ROSE (Currumbin—ALP) (Minister for Emergency Services) (10.10 a.m.), by leave:Cabinet recently approved the composition of the ...

Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 25 November 1999 INCREASE IN CRIMEMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (6 p.m.): I move—"That this Parliament views with concern an overall increase in crime of over 5 per centacross Queensland during the first ...

Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 26 November 1999 PRIMARY INDUSTRY BODIES REFORM BILLMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (12.56 p.m.): The Primary Industry Bodies Reform Billaffects five statutory producer organisations and also has an impact ...

Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 1 December 1999 PROSTITUTION BILLMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (11.30 a.m.): Today is a very important day for theQueensland Parliament as we consider the Prostitution Bill. This is a Bill which is going ...

Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 30 November 1999 GUN LAWSMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (10.19 a.m.): When the new gun laws were introducedin Queensland, very strong indications were given to people that they would be able to have ...

Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 1 December 1999ELECTORAL AMENDMENT BILLMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (9.59 p.m.): I take pleasure in joining in the debate onthe Electoral Amendment Bill. I support the motion which has been moved by the ...

Speech byMr M. VEIVERSMEMBER FOR SOUTHPORTHansard 24 August 1999QUEENSLAND HEALTHMr VEIVERS (Southport—NPA) (6.34 p.m.): The latest allegations and counter allegationsabout the privatisation of the State's public hospital system are more evidence that this ...

Speech byMr M. VEIVERSMEMBER FOR SOUTHPORTHansard 25 August 1999ROAD TRANSPORT REFORM BILLMr VEIVERS (Southport—NPA) (4.14 p.m.): The Road Transport Reform Bill will enable auniform set of road rules to be introduced across our nation. As the member for ...

Speech byMr M. VEIVERSMEMBER FOR SOUTHPORTHansard 28 October 1999APPROPRIATION BILLEstimates Committee GReportMr VEIVERS (Southport—NPA) (3.53 p.m.): The recent Victorian election has highlighted thefact that Australia is becoming two societies. The divide ...

Speech byMr M. VEIVERSMEMBER FOR SOUTHPORTHansard 10 November 1999LIQUOR AMENDMENT BILLMr VEIVERS (Southport—NPA) (9.43 p.m.): I rise to have a quiet talk on the LiquorAmendment Bill. I will not take much longer than the member for Western Downs. I support ...

Speech byMr M. VEIVERSMEMBER FOR SOUTHPORTHansard 2 December 1999PROSTITUTION BILLMr VEIVERS (Southport—NPA) (12.17 p.m.): As the member for Southport, I speak for manypeople in my electorate who have deep-seated moral and social concerns about the ...

Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 27 October 1999 LIQUOR AMENDMENT BILLMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (9.47 p.m.): One of the things that has come through inthis debate tonight and on the previous occasions when we have debated this ...

Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 28 October 1999 APPROPRIATION BILLEstimates Committee FReportMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (2.43 p.m.): In addressing the report of EstimatesCommittee F, I want to concentrate on that part of the Budget ...

Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 23 November 1999 JUVENILE CRIMEMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (12.09 p.m.): This afternoon I wish to speak aboutjuvenile crime in the central business district of Toowoomba and the very serious efforts ...

Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 24 November 1999 POLICE RESOURCESMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (10.06 a.m.): In 18 short months the Beattie LaborGovernment has already squandered the legacy left by the coalition Government of a ...

Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 24 November 1999 PERSONS CONVICTED OF OFFENCES AGAINST CHILDRENMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (6.36 p.m.): It is a strange feeling to stand in thisChamber between 6 o'clock and 7 o'clock at night in an ...

Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 25 November 1999 POLICEMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (10.25 a.m.): Yesterday in this House we had the pitifulspectacle of the Minister for Police and Corrective Services trying to defend his poor ...

Speech byMr M. VEIVERSMEMBER FOR SOUTHPORTHansard 15 April 1999WORKCOVER QUEENSLAND AMENDMENT BILLMr VEIVERS (Southport—NPA) (12.11 p.m.), continuing: Yesterday when I was speaking onthis Bill, I was asking: where is the equity in this flawed policy ...

Speech byMr M. VEIVERSMEMBER FOR SOUTHPORTHansard 11 June 1999INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS BILLMr VEIVERS (Southport—NPA) (12.25 p.m.): The member for Toowoomba South, Mr Horan,suggested yesterday that perhaps a deal would be done with the AWU, and I see today that ...

Speech byMr M. VEIVERSMEMBER FOR SOUTHPORTHansard 23 & 24 March 1999GAMING MACHINE AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr VEIVERS (Southport—NPA) (5.51 p.m.): This Bill could well be titled the "Anti-TABCorp Bill",and I say that with a bit of relish because ...

Speech byMr M. VEIVERSMEMBER FOR SOUTHPORTHansard 14 April 1999WORKCOVER QUEENSLAND AMENDMENT BILLMr VEIVERS (Southport—NPA) (5.45 p.m.): In speaking against the sham reforms toWorkCover proposed by the Government and being debated today, I want to discuss ...

Speech byMr M. VEIVERSMEMBER FOR SOUTHPORTHansard 14 April 1999GOLD COAST HOSPITALMr VEIVERS (Southport—NPA) (11 p.m.): Recently, it came as somewhat of a shock to see acrowd of more than 2,000 people take to the streets of the Gold Coast. After all, protest ...

Speech byMr M. VEIVERSMEMBER FOR SOUTHPORTHansard 2 March 1999ADDRESS IN REPLY Mr VEIVERS (Southport—NPA) (5.28 p.m.): Firstly, I pledge my allegiance to Her Majesty,through His Excellency the Governor, Peter Arnison. Let me say straightaway that I want to ...

Speech byMIKE REYNOLDSMEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLEHansard 11 March 1999MAGNETIC ISLAND HEALTH CLINICMr REYNOLDS (Townsville—ALP) (10.13 a.m.): I refer to a petition to the Minister for Health,signed by 1,127 people, regarding the Magnetic Island Health Clinic. ...

Speech byMIKE REYNOLDSMEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLEHansard 9 March 1999 LAND AND RESOURCES TRIBUNAL BILLMr REYNOLDS (Townsville—ALP) (5.31 p.m.): It is with pleasure that I rise in the House tosupport the Land and Resources Tribunal Bill. In doing so, I acknowledge ...

Speech byMIKE REYNOLDSMEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLEHansard 23 March 1999VOLUNTARY STUDENT UNIONISMMr REYNOLDS (Townsville—ALP) (7.15 p.m.): The Federal Government's decision toimplement voluntary student unionism is a cowardly effort to silence students. Despite the ...

Speech byMIKE REYNOLDSMEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLEHansard 24 March 1999SUN METALS DISPUTE; GORDONSTONE MINE DISPUTEMr REYNOLDS (Townsville—ALP) (6.41 p.m.): I rise to support the Premier's amendment andwholeheartedly support the Government's positive moves to ...

Speech byMIKE REYNOLDSMEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLEHansard 4 March 1999 POLICE POWERS AND RESPONSIBILITIES AMENDMENT BILLMr REYNOLDS (Townsville—ALP) (2.44 p.m.): It is with pleasure that I speak today to the PolicePowers and Responsibilities Amendment Bill 1998. In ...

Speech byMIKE REYNOLDSMEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLEHansard 2 March 1999 TOWNSVILLE-THURINGOWA MIGRANT RESOURCE CENTREMr REYNOLDS (Townsville—ALP) (12.02 p.m.): Today I would like to stress the need torecognise and incorporate regional initiatives in State ...

Speech byMIKE REYNOLDSMEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLEHansard 4 March 1999 MID WEST POWER SUPPLY NETWORKMr REYNOLDS (Townsville—ALP) (7.20 p.m.): I welcome NORQEB's plans to employ 30 extrastaff to work on its $38.5m upgrade of the mid west power supply network. This ...

Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 22 July 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTHealth SystemHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.36 a.m.), by leave: There is toomuch Federal bureaucracy, duplication and waste in the ...

Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 22 July 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTNational Competition PolicyHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.42 a.m.), by leave: Tomorrow theLeaders Forum in Sydney will deal with the draft ...

Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 22 July 1999AUSTRALIA ACTS (REQUEST) BILLHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (12.20 p.m.), in reply: There have beena number of responses over the last day and a bit and I will ...

Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 17 August 1999MOTIONS OF CONDOLENCEDeaths of Mr C. R. Rappolt and Mr R. B. J. PilbeamHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.42 a.m.), by leave without notice: Imove—"1. That this ...

Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 17 August 1999INTERACTIVE GAMBLING (PLAYER PROTECTION) AMENDMENT BILLAll StagesHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (2.42 p.m.), in reply: I have listened withsome interest to the ...

Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 17 September 19991999 STATE BUDGETHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (4.45 p.m.), in reply: This is not just aSmart Budget; it is going to drive Queensland into the next century. ...

Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 26 October 1999MOTION OF CONDOLENCEDeath of Sir Charles WanstallHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.39 a.m.), by leave, without notice: Imove—"1. That this House desires to ...

Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 26 October 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTTrade with JapanHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (10.11 a.m.), by leave: Between 11October and 14 October I completed 25 meetings, functions ...

Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 26 October 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTGovernment Owned Corporations, Executive RemunerationHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (10.15 a.m.), by leave: I am pleased toinform the House ...

Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 24 August 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTCompulsory Third-party InsuranceHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.33 a.m.), by leave: In April of thisyear my Government ordered a sweeping ...

Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 24 August 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTState Emergency Service CadetsHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.38 a.m.), by leave: There is littledoubt that the State Emergency Service ...

Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 24 August 1999MR DEPUTY SPEAKER'S RULINGHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier) (5.12 p.m.): Let me oppose thisnonsense. Today, the Opposition is wasting the time of this Parliament on ...

Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 24 August 1999QUEENSLAND HEALTHHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (6.09 p.m.): I second the amendmentmoved by the Minister for Health. Let us get this really clear even to the ...

Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 25 August 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTTurkish EarthquakeHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.32 a.m.), by leave: On behalf of allQueenslanders, I want to offer the people of Turkey ...

Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 25 August 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTCourt Funding; EmploymentHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.38 a.m.), by leave: The front page oftoday's Courier-Mail confirms that my ...

Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 26 August 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTProperty MarketersHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.32 a.m.), by leave: Honourablemembers will be aware of recent investigations into the ...

Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 25 August 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTIndustrial Relations; Film and Television IndustryHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.42 a.m.), by leave: I am extremelypleased to inform the ...

Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 26 August 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTCharter of Social and Fiscal ResponsibilityHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.36 a.m.), by leave: My Governmentwas elected a little over a ...

Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 27 August 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTAboriginal and Torres Strait Islander InitiativesHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.33 a.m.), by leave: Queensland'sAboriginal and Torres ...

Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 27 August 1999TAB QUEENSLAND LIMITED PRIVATISATION BILLHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (3.28 p.m.), in reply: I will start with thecomments made by the member for Nicklin. I am ...

Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 14 September 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTEast Timor Hon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.34 a.m.), by leave: I know that Ispeak for all Queenslanders when I express concern and ...

Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 14 September 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTState BudgetHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.36 a.m.), by leave: Later today I willpresent to this House my Government's second Budget. ...

Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 15 September 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTVisit by Chinese President, Jiang ZeminHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.34 a.m.), by leave: Late last week,Queensland was privileged to ...

Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 15 September 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTIBM Call CentreHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.38 a.m.), by leave: IBM's decision toestablish its Asia-Pacific help centre in ...

Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 15 September 1999SOUTH BANK CORPORATION AMENDMENT BILLHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (11.32 a.m.): I move—"That the Bill be now read a second time."My Government is determined ...

Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 18 August 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTMarlborough Nickel ProjectHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.35 a.m.), by leave: My Governmentcontinues to deliver jobs to Queenslanders by ...

Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 18 August 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTEmployment Hon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.39 a.m.), by leave: Creating jobs andreducing Queensland's unemployment level is my ...

Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 18 August 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTPublic Report of Ministerial Expenses, Statement of Expenses of Ministers of the Crown andParliamentary SecretariesHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) ...

Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 18 August 1999TAB QUEENSLAND LIMITED PRIVATISATION BILLHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (11.36 a.m.): I move—"That the Bill be now read a second time."This Bill is about ...

Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 18 August 1999TAB PRIVATISATIONHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (6.17 p.m.): I move—"That all words after—'That this Parliament' be deleted and be replaced by the words—'Notes ...

Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 17 August 1999INTERACTIVE GAMBLING (PLAYER PROTECTION) AMENDMENT BILLHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier) (12.49 a.m.), in reply: I would like tothank all honourable members for ...

Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 16 September 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTSES Positions, Merit Selection Hon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.35 a.m.), by leave: On 24 August themember for Clayfield rose in this ...

Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 16 September 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTElectricity Generation ProjectsHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.39 a.m.), by leave: There has beensome controversy recently over the ...

Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 17 September 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTRegional Forest AgreementHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.31 a.m.), by leave: Yesterday was anhistoric day for Queensland with the ...

Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 19 August 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTNative TitleHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— Australian Labor Party) (Premier) (9.37 a.m.), by leave:What was thought impossible just 14 short months ago is ...

Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 19 August 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTBiotechnology Hon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.42 a.m.), by leave: A leadingVictorian biotechnology researcher says my Government's 10-year ...

Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 15 September 1999BURNETT REGIONHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (6.16 p.m.): I move the followingamendment—"That all words after 'That this House' should be deleted and be ...

Speech byMr S. SANTOROMEMBER FOR CLAYFIELDHansard 8 June 1999YEAR 2000 INFORMATION DISCLOSURE BILLMr SANTORO (Clayfield—LP) (8.34 p.m.): Y2K compliance of their own systems and theOne of the most immediate and pressing issues state of readiness of key supply ...

Speech byMr S. SANTOROMEMBER FOR CLAYFIELDHansard 9 June 1999INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS BILLMr SANTORO (Clayfield—LP) (2.57 p.m.): Mr SANTORO: Clearly the world will not comeThe Opposition will be opposing the Beattie Labor to an end. However, it clearly will be a ...

Speech byMr S. SANTOROMEMBER FOR CLAYFIELDHansard 10 June 1999TRANSPORT INFRASTRUCTUREMr SANTORO (Clayfield—LP) (6.33 p.m.): inadvertent, role in the demise of the Goss LaborOne of the interesting aspects of a debate such Government.as this is that it will ...

Speech byMr SANTO SANTOROMEMBER FOR CLAYFIELDHansard 20 July 1999CITY/VALLEY BYPASSMr SANTORO (Clayfield—LP) (11.50 a.m.): a fact that the Brisbane City Council and theToday, I wish to address the issue of the consultants for the Brisbane City Council have ...

Speech byMr SANTO SANTOROMEMBER FOR CLAYFIELDHansard 20 July 1999NATIVE TITLE (QUEENSLAND) STATE PROVISIONS AMENDMENT BILLMr SANTORO (Clayfield—LP) (3.45 p.m.): I Firstly, I am concerned that the Premier hasconcur with comments made by honourable attempted to ...

Speech byMr SANTO SANTOROMEMBER FOR CLAYFIELDHansard 21 July 1999AUSTRALIA ACTS (REQUEST) BILLMr SANTORO (Clayfield—LP) (3.54 p.m.): In a debate on a Bill such as this I could dragBefore making my substantive contribution, I note out of the textbooks this or ...

Speech byMr SANTO SANTOROMEMBER FOR CLAYFIELDHansard 21 July 1999CHILD ABUSE; FORDE INQUIRY RECOMMENDATIONSMr SANTORO (Clayfield—LP) (6.13 p.m.): I any opportunity go by to remedy the wrongs thatam pleased to second the motion moved by the they ...

Speech byMr S. SANTOROMEMBER FOR CLAYFIELDHansard 28 April 1999PARLIAMENTARY MEMBERS (OFFICE OF PROFIT) AMENDMENT BILLMr SANTORO (Clayfield—LP) (12.01 p.m.): law governing offices of profit recommended byThere is no doubt that the current law governing LCARC, ...

Speech byMr S. SANTOROMEMBER FOR CLAYFIELDHansard 28 April 1999RETAIL SHOP LEASES AMENDMENT BILLMr SANTORO (Clayfield—LP) (4.16 p.m.): independently owned, 10% are franchises andAlthough this is a relatively small Bill and only the 26% are part of national ...

Speech byMr S. SANTOROMEMBER FOR CLAYFIELDHansard 25 May 1999INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS LEGISLATIONMr SANTORO (Clayfield—LP) (11.30 a.m.): The legislation lends the lie to the Government'sIn the Courier-Mail yesterday, 24 May, Bill Ludwig, often proclaimed ...

Speech byMr S. SANTOROMEMBER FOR CLAYFIELDHansard 25 May 1999COALMINING SAFETY AND HEALTH BILLMINING AND QUARRYING SAFETY AND HEALTH BILLMr SANTORO (Clayfield—LP) (5.35 p.m.): legislation ready when the last State election wasBefore commencing to deliver the ...

Speech byMr S. SANTOROMEMBER FOR CLAYFIELDHansard 25 May 1999APPRENTICES AND TRAINEESMr SANTORO (Clayfield—LP) (11.17 p.m.): The myth of traineeship growth being drivenDuring the past few months the Minister for by greedy private training providers ...

Speech byMr S. SANTOROMEMBER FOR CLAYFIELDHansard 27 May 1999STATE DEVELOPMENT AND PUBLIC WORKS ORGANISATION AMENDMENT BILLMr SANTORO (Clayfield—LP) (3.04 p.m.): problem with legislation that is designed toSince 1938 the Coordinator-General and his recognise ...

Speech byMr S. SANTOROMEMBER FOR CLAYFIELDHansard 8 June 1999PROFESSOR DOAN VIET HOATMr SANTORO (Clayfield—LP) (11.52 p.m.): hard labour in camps with inadequate food andRecently, I had the honour of meeting Amnesty medicine and in unhygienic living ...

Speech byMr S. SANTOROMEMBER FOR CLAYFIELDHansard 13 April 1999CRIMINAL CODE (STALKING) AMENDMENT BILLMr SANTORO (Clayfield—LP) (5.37 p.m.): psychological trauma to the victim of stalkingOne of the most insidious manifestations of whatever the state of mind ...

Speech byMr S. SANTOROMEMBER FOR CLAYFIELDHansard 14 April 1999ANZAC DAY TRADING HOURSMr SANTORO (Clayfield—LP) (6.27 p.m.): they have or had family, relatives or friends whoWe on this side of the House respect and admire did, or to the hundreds of thousands ...

Speech byMr S. SANTOROMEMBER FOR CLAYFIELDHansard 14 April 1999WORKCOVER QUEENSLAND AMENDMENT BILLMr SANTORO (Clayfield—LP) (11.39 a.m.): It that is fundamentally flawed, un-Australian andmay come as no surprise to members opposite one which militates against ...

Speech byMr S. SANTOROMEMBER FOR CLAYFIELDHansard 23 March 1999GAMING MACHINE AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr SANTORO (Clayfield—LP) (4.12 p.m.): organisations would be placed in severe financialHow pathetic that members come into this place ...

Speech byMr S. SANTOROMEMBER FOR CLAYFIELDHansard 24March 1999CORRECTIVE SERVICES LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr SANTORO (Clayfield—LP) (5.42 p.m.): most forward thinking policies ever implementedThe Corrective Service Legislation Amendment in this State. For ...

Speech byMr S. SANTOROMEMBER FOR CLAYFIELDHansard 24 March 1999SUN METALS DISPUTE; GORDONSTONE MINE DISPUTEMr SANTORO (Clayfield—LP) (6.36 p.m.): this State! He failed the industrial relations test.This debate is all about union conflict and There was massive ...

Speech byMr SANTO SANTOROMEMBER FOR CLAYFIELDHansard 21 July 1999SCHOOL UNIFORM BILLMr SANTORO (Clayfield—LP) (10.11 p.m.): "The position therefore is that puttingIn speaking to the School Uniform Bill, I intend to inappropriate dress code aside, a ...

Speech byMr S. SANTOROMEMBER FOR CLAYFIELDHansard 14 April 1999TRANSPLANTATION AND ANATOMY AMENDMENT BILLMr SANTORO (Clayfield—LP) (10.11 p.m.): required before tissue can be removed from theThis evening it gives me a great deal of pleasure body of the ...

Speech byMr S. SANTOROMEMBER FOR CLAYFIELDHansard 8 June 1999TRAINEESHIPSMr SANTORO (Clayfield—LP) (11.47 a.m.): Queensland people", but I hope that, in fact, it isOn 3 March this year, the Minister for the public servants who have misled the ...

Speech byMr S. SANTOROMEMBER FOR CLAYFIELDHansard 23 March 1999DRUG COURT TRIALMr SANTORO (Clayfield—LP) (6.34 p.m.): At rather that these people have both a seriousthe moment, all around Australia, there is a life problem and social and legal ...

Speech byMr S. SANTOROMEMBER FOR CLAYFIELDHansard 25 March 1999HENDRA, TRANSPORT ROUTESMr SANTORO (Clayfield—LP) (7.08 p.m.): I My constituents in the suburb of Hendra arerise to talk about an injustice that has been demanding a genuine review of the decision ...

Speech byMr S. SANTOROMEMBER FOR CLAYFIELDHansard 4 August 1998LECKIE ROAD CONNECTIONMr SANTORO (Clayfield—LP) (7.19 p.m.): Mr maintained residential standards and maintainedDeputy Speaker, may I take this opportunity to the residential amenity of my ...

Speech byMr S. SANTOROMEMBER FOR CLAYFIELDHansard 5 August 1998USER CHOICE TRAINING FUNDINGMr SANTORO (Clayfield—LP) (10.28 a.m.): A few minutes ago, in common with all otherMinisters opposite, the Honourable the Minister for Training sought to rewrite ...

Speech byMr S. SANTOROMEMBER FOR CLAYFIELDHansard 25 August 1998CITY/VALLEY BYPASSMr SANTORO (Clayfield—LP) (7.15 p.m.): properties; the possible divergence of much ofTonight I wish to briefly raise an issue that is of the extra traffic off the bypass network ...

Speech byMr S. SANTOROMEMBER FOR CLAYFIELDHansard 26 August 1998WORKPLACE RELATIONS AMENDMENT BILLMr SANTORO (Clayfield—LP) (3.04 p.m.): During this speech and during theThe Opposition strongly and—dare I say contributions which will be made by others on ...

Speech byMr S. SANTOROMEMBER FOR CLAYFIELDHansard 15 September 1998PRIVILEGE Member for ClayfieldMr SANTORO (Clayfield—LP) (9.32 a.m.): I The Hansard record shows that I did not seekrise on a point of privilege suddenly arising. This is to prevent the report ...

Speech byMr S. SANTOROMEMBER FOR CLAYFIELDHansard 16 September 1998ASIAWEEK MAGAZINEMr SANTORO (Clayfield—LP) (10.14 a.m.): As part of the arrangement with AsiaWeek,On 26 August the Minister for Employment, the department received 500 run-ons of theTraining ...

Speech byMr S. SANTOROMEMBER FOR CLAYFIELDHansard 16 September 1998TRANSPORT LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr SANTORO (Clayfield—LP) (12.26 p.m.): I Minister in this place. I believe it is terriblyappreciate very much this opportunity to make a important that, ...

Speech byMr S. SANTOROMEMBER FOR CLAYFIELDHansard 16 September 1998PUBLIC SERVICE AMENDMENT BILLMr SANTORO (Clayfield—LP) (3.59 p.m.): In nation's most talented people when they fearrising to support the Bill, it must be said that, in that they will be sacked ...

Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 8 June 1999STATE DEVELOPMENT AND PUBLIC WORKS ORGANISATION AMENDMENT BILLMr FELDMAN (Caboolture—ONP) (10.17 p.m.): Along with other One Nation members, Istrongly reject the State Development and Public Works ...

Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 10 June 1999INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS BILLMr FELDMAN (Caboolture—ONP) (Leader of the One Nation Party) (1.42 a.m.): It is withpleasure that I rise to join the debate here tonight on the industrial relations ...

Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 9 June 1999WEAPONS AMENDMENT BILLMr FELDMAN (Caboolture—ONP) (9.59 p.m.), in reply: Before I begin, I acknowledge thecontribution of all members who participated in this debate and the passion with which they ...

Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 9 March 1999CRIME, GULF COUNTRYMr FELDMAN (Caboolture—ONP) (7.25 p.m.): Crime is a major problem in Queensland, but inthe Gulf Country violent crime and crime against the person is among the highest in the ...

Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 10 March 1999CHILD PROTECTION BILLMr FELDMAN (Caboolture—ONP) (4.09 p.m.): I, too, share the thoughts of the member forAshgrove in relation to the protection of children. It is of paramount importance to all ...

Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 10 March 1999CORRECTIVE SERVICES AND PENALTIES AND SENTENCES AMENDMENT BILLMr FELDMAN (Caboolture—ONP) (9.50 p.m.): It is bound to be good. I thank the member verymuch for that. I appreciate what he said ...

Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 23 March 1999ELECTORAL AMENDMENT BILLMr FELDMAN (Caboolture—ONP) (10.09 a.m.): I move—"That the Bill be now read a second time."The private member's Bill I now introduce is designed to strengthen the integrity ...

Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 23 March 1999CHILD ABUSE; FAMILY PLANNING ASSOCIATIONMr FELDMAN (Caboolture—ONP) (12.10 p.m.): Child abuse is a crime that invites universalcondemnation whenever it is discussed—and rightly so, because our ...

Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 25 March 1999CORRECTIVE SERVICES LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr FELDMAN (Caboolture—ONP) (12.14 p.m.): It is my pleasure to speak on the CorrectiveServices Legislation Amendment Bill. Before I commence, I wish ...

Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 25 March 1999CYPRESS INDUSTRY, WESTERN QUEENSLANDMr FELDMAN (Caboolture—ONP) (6.08 p.m.): It is with pleasure that I second the motion of themember for Lockyer. Similar to our approach to the GST, One Nation ...

Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 13 April 1999TRANSPORT (SOUTH BANK CORPORATION AREA LAND) BILLMr FELDMAN (Caboolture—ONP) (2.44 p.m.): Earlier, I heard a member opposite say that therewas not enough passion in this debate. I hope that I can ...

Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 15 April 1999COMPETITION POLICY REFORM (QUEENSLAND) REPEAL BILLThe Commonwealth Policy Reform Act 1995 says that the object of competition policy is to"enhance the welfare of Australians through the promotion ...

Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 27 April 1999CRIMINAL CODE (STALKING) AMENDMENT BILLMr FELDMAN (Caboolture—ONP) (2.37 p.m.): I, too, am pleased to speak to the Criminal Code(Stalking) Amendment Bill. There is no denying that the current ...

Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 28 April 1999POLICE POWERS AND RESPONSIBILITIES AND OTHER ACTS (REGISTERS) AMENDMENT BILLMr FELDMAN (Caboolture—ONP) (3.12 p.m.): At the beginning of this debate on the PolicePowers and Responsibilities and ...

Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 29 April 1999DEFAMATION (MATTERS OF PUBLIC INTEREST) AMENDMENT BILLMr FELDMAN (Caboolture—ONP) (10.20 a.m.): I move—"That the Bill be now read a second time."This is a modest but far-reaching and visionary ...

Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 20 July 1999NATIVE TITLE (QUEENSLAND) STATE PROVISIONS AMENDMENT BILLMr FELDMAN (Caboolture—ONP) (2.54 p.m.): The native title issue certainly has caused noend of confusion, uncertainty and outcry in Australia ...

Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 21 July 1999LEGISLATIVE STANDARDS AMENDMENT BILLMr FELDMAN (Caboolture—ONP) (8.53 p.m.): While not wanting to trivialise this debate byremarking on the absence of the member for Tablelands, having seen the ...

Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 21 July 1999AUSTRALIA ACTS (REQUEST) BILLMr FELDMAN (Caboolture—ONP) (Leader of the One Nation Party) (4.26 p.m.): If the worldwere as rosy as the member for Chermside makes out and if the relationship between ...

Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 17 August 1999MOTIONS OF CONDOLENCEDeaths of Mr C. R. Rappolt and Mr R. B. J. PilbeamMr FELDMAN (Caboolture—ONP) (9.52 a.m.): It is with great pleasure and a great degree ofsadness that I rise to second this ...

Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 17 August 1999INTERACTIVE GAMBLING (PLAYER PROTECTION) AMENDMENT BILLMr FELDMAN (Caboolture—ONP) (12.30 a.m.): I must commend the Premier for what issupposed to be the heart of the Bill, which was to amend the ...

Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 18 August 1999TRANSPLANTATION AND ANATOMY AMENDMENT BILLMr FELDMAN (Caboolture—ONP) (9.21 p.m.): I rise to speak on the Transplantation andAnatomy Amendment Bill. Tonight I intend to be reasonably brief in my ...

Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 25 August 1999SCHOOL UNIFORM BILLMr FELDMAN Caboolture—ONP) (8.52 p.m.): It is with great pleasure that I rise to join thisdebate. However, before I do I want to comment on something that occurred earlier in ...

Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 26 August 1999QUEENSLAND BUILDING SERVICES AUTHORITY AMENDMENT BILLMr FELDMAN (Caboolture—ONP) (2.37 p.m.): It is not often that we can congratulate aGovernment on taking on board what is endemically One ...

Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 29 April 1999COAL MINING SAFETY AND HEALTH BILLMINING AND QUARRYING SAFETY AND HEALTH BILLMr FELDMAN (Caboolture—ONP) (2.33 p.m.): For the enlightenment of members, I will discussseveral contentious issues ...

Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 26 May 1999STOLEN GENERATIONMr FELDMAN (Caboolture—ONP) (2.58 p.m.): In furthering the debate today, I concur with theremarks of the Leader of the Opposition.Mr DEPUTY SPEAKER (Mr Reeves): Order! Is the ...

Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 26 May 1999YOUTH SUICIDE; CHAPLAINCY IN SCHOOLSMr FELDMAN (Caboolture—ONP) (6.42 p.m.): Today's youth face an ever-increasing battle tolive normal, happy lives. Family breakdown is at the heart of this problem ...

Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 27 May 1999REGIONAL FOREST AGREEMENTMr FELDMAN (Caboolture—ONP) (6.10 p.m.): It is my pleasure to rise to second the motionmoved by the member for Lockyer. Our traditional jobs in the timber industry are under ...

Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 15 September 1999COMMUNITY-BASED REFERENDUM BILLMr FELDMAN (Caboolture—ONP) (10.32 p.m.): Democracy, truth, justice, representation topeople and the right of the people to self-government to decide directly ...

Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 27 August 1999TAB QUEENSLAND LIMITED PRIVATISATION BILLMr FELDMAN (Caboolture—ONP) (3.01 p.m.): I rise to enter this debate, and in doing so I againstrongly state One Nation's principal policy with respect to ...

Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 17 August 1999CENSURE OF MEMBER FOR IPSWICHMr FELDMAN (Caboolture—ONP) (6.25 p.m.): I rise in support of the Leader of the Oppositionin the censure of the member for Ipswich and the denial of ministerial ...

Speech byHon. D. WELLSMEMBER FOR MURRUMBAHansard 26 May 1999STOLEN GENERATIONHon. D. M. WELLS (Murrumba—ALP) (Minister for Education) (2.46 p.m.): May I begin bypaying my respects to the traditional landowners and language groups of the Brisbane area. I ...

Speech byHon. D. WELLSMEMBER FOR MURRUMBAHansard 27 May 1999EDUCATION WEEKHon. D. M. WELLS (Murrumba—ALP) (Minister for Education) (7.24 p.m.): For many yearsEducation Week has consistently proved popular with schools and the public alike. It represents ...

Speech byHon. D. WELLSMEMBER FOR MURRUMBAHansard 9 June 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTState Education 2010Hon. D. M. WELLS (Murrumba—ALP) (Minister for Education) (9.54 a.m.), by leave: It is anhonour to address the House on Wear Wool Day. My father, who at one ...

Speech byHon. D. WELLSMEMBER FOR MURRUMBAHansard 21 July 1999SCHOOL UNIFORM BILLHon. D. M. WELLS (Murrumba—ALP) (Minister for Education) (9.24 p.m.): When an honourablemember strives so hard to solve a problem that was long ago fixed, honourable members might ...

Speech byHon. D. WELLSMEMBER FOR MURRUMBAHansard 22 July 1999UNIVERSITY OF QUEENSLAND; GATTON COLLEGEHon. D. M. WELLS (Murrumba—ALP) (Minister for Education) (6.14 p.m.): I move the followingamendment—"Delete all words after 'Parliament' and insert—'urges the ...

Speech byHon. D. WELLSMEMBER FOR MURRUMBAHansard 18 August 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTSchool Uniform PolicyHon. D. M. WELLS (Murrumba—ALP) (Minister for Education) (5.59 p.m.), by leave: I table adocument which I made available last Monday to the Leader of the ...

Speech byHon. D. WELLSMEMBER FOR MURRUMBAHansard 14 September 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTThe Next Decade Discussion PaperHon. D. M. WELLS (Murrumba—ALP) (Minister for Education) (9.51 a.m.), by leave: In April ofthis year, the Premier and I jointly released a ...

Speech byHon. D. WELLSMEMBER FOR MURRUMBAHansard 15 September 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTLiteracy and Numeracy ReportHon. D. M. WELLS (Murrumba—ALP) (Minister for Education) (9.51 a.m.), by leave: This is thethird tabling of a Queensland Schools Curriculum ...

Speech byHon. D. WELLSMEMBER FOR MURRUMBAHansard 16 September 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTStudents; Selection of SubjectsHon. D. M. WELLS (Murrumba—ALP) (Minister for Education) (10.13 a.m.), by leave: It is againthat time of year when students in the middle ...

Speech byHon. D. WELLSMEMBER FOR MURRUMBAHansard 27 October 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTImpact of GST on EducationHon. D. M. WELLS (Murrumba—ALP) (Minister for Education) (10.02 a.m.), by leave: Last weekevery State school in Queensland should have received a ...

Speech byHon. D. WELLSMEMBER FOR MURRUMBAHansard 28 October 1999APPROPRIATION BILLEstimates Committee FReportHon. D. M. WELLS (Murrumba—ALP) (Minister for Education) (12.58 p.m.): I thank honourablemembers for their participation in the debate. The Education ...

Speech byHon. D. WELLSMEMBER FOR MURRUMBAHansard 23 November 1999EDUCATION AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLHon. D. M. WELLS (Murrumba—ALP) (Minister for Education) (2.49 p.m.): I move—"That the Bill be now read a second time."This Bill will streamline ...

Speech byHon. D. WELLSMEMBER FOR MURRUMBAHansard 23 November 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTExport EducationHon. D. M. WELLS (Murrumba—ALP) (Minister for Education) (10.02 a.m.), by leave:Queensland is bidding to become the national leader in export education. ...

Speech byHon. D. WELLSMEMBER FOR MURRUMBAHansard 25 November 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTCooler Schools ProgramHon. D. M. WELLS (Murrumba—ALP) (Minister for Education) (9.59 a.m.), by leave: Recentstudies have confirmed that the learning experiences of our ...

Speech byHon. D. WELLSMEMBER FOR MURRUMBAHansard 7 December 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTSpecial EducationHon. D. M. WELLS (Murrumba—ALP) (Minister for Education) (9.54 a.m.), by leave: Staffing forstudents with disabilities is based on a process known as ...

Speech byHon. D. WELLSMEMBER FOR MURRUMBAHansard 8 December 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTSchool Commercial Activities, Code of PracticeHon. D. M. WELLS (Murrumba—ALP) (Minister for Education) (10 a.m.), by leave: Commercialactivities such as advertising on the ...

Speech byHon. D. WELLSMEMBER FOR MURRUMBAHansard 19 August 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTLiteracy BenchmarkingHon. D. M. WELLS (Murrumba—ALP) (Minister for Education) (10.11 a.m.), by leave:Queensland has taken an historic lead as States and Territories across ...

Speech byHon. D. WELLSMEMBER FOR MURRUMBAHansard 26 August 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTCentenary of FederationHon. D. M. WELLS (Murrumba—ALP) (Minister for Education) (10.03 a.m.), by leave: In just afew weeks Queensland will be celebrating an historic occasion. ...

Speech byHon. D. WELLSMEMBER FOR MURRUMBAHansard 27 May 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTUniversity FundingHon. D. M. WELLS (Murrumba—ALP) (Minister for Education) (9.56 a.m.), by leave: Historically,Commonwealth funding for higher education has failed to keep pace ...

Speech byHon. D. WELLSMEMBER FOR MURRUMBAHansard 11 November 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTYears 1 to 10 Queensland CurriculumHon. D. M. WELLS (Murrumba—ALP) (Minister for Education) (9.47 a.m.), by leave:Queensland schools are on the threshold of a new era of ...

Speech byHon. D. WELLSMEMBER FOR MURRUMBAHansard 10 December 1999PARLIAMENTARY AMNESTY GROUPHuman Rights Violations, East TimorHon. D. M. WELLS (Murrumba—ALP) (Minister for Education) (4.49 p.m.), by leave, withoutnotice: On behalf of the Queensland ...

Speech byHon. D. WELLSMEMBER FOR MURRUMBAHansard 12 November 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTBible Studies in State SchoolsHon. D. M. WELLS (Murrumba—ALP) (Minister for Education) (9.38 a.m.), by leave: I confirmthat there is no proposal to ban Bible studies in ...

Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 23 November 1999PRIVATE HEALTH FACILITIES BILLMs BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (9.25 p.m.): I am pleased to support this legislation from the BeattieGovernment and the Minister for Health, Wendy Edmond, the Private Health ...

Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 23 November 1999DEPARTMENT OF STATE DEVELOPMENTMs BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (6.42 p.m.): It is my good fortune to offer Opposition members somefeedback on their abject failure to address business development in the ...

Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 23 November 1999COUNCILLOR TOM PYNEMs BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (11.08 p.m.): I rise to pay tribute to a very big man in Cairns, that is,Councillor Tom Pyne, the Mayor of Cairns. It may be that some members of this House ...

Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 30 November 1999MR J. MOOREMs BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (1.15 a.m.): At the recent annual general meeting of Cairns DistrictRugby League, President John Moore gave his last annual report to members. After 12 years ...

Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 1 December 1999TOWNSVILLE INDUSTRIAL PARKMs BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (6.40 p.m.): I must say that one honourable member of this Househas suggested that tonight I might be suggesting that rather than this project go ...

Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 2 December 1999PROSTITUTION BILLMs BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (12.22 p.m.): Despite the expressions of moral outrage that thisHouse has heard from members of the Opposition and Independents, the fact is that moral ...

Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 7 December 1999Goods and Services TaxMs BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (10.25 a.m.): So far as the goods and services tax is concerned,charity and community service organisations are in strife—and they know it. What is ...

Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 7 December 1999AUSTRALIAN BROADCASTING CORPORATION Ms BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (12.20 p.m.): I speak today not only as the member for Cairns butalso as a friend of the ABC. The Australian Broadcasting Corporation is an ...

Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 10 November 1999ELECTIVE SURGERY WAITING LISTS Ms BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (6.29 p.m.): I am indeed supporting the amendment tonight, but Iam absolutely surprised at the lack of policy on the other side of the House and ...

Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 10 November 1999THE SUNSHINE CLUBMs BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (11.13 p.m.): I rise tonight to speak to the House about a wonderfulevent that was held in Cairns last Thursday, 8 November, that is, the world premiere of ...

Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 11 November 1999FEDERAL GOVERNMENT WELFARE REFORM DISCUSSION PAPERMs BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (10.28 a.m.): I rise to draw the attention of honourable members ofthis House to the discussion paper on our welfare system, ...

Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 12 November 1999HEALTH PRACTITIONER REGISTRATION BOARDS (ADMINISTRATION) BILLHEALTH PRACTITIONERS (PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS) BILLMs BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (2.59 p.m.): I am pleased to support the Health ...

Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 23 November 1999CRUISE AND NAVAL SHIP VISITS; CAIRNS CBD REVITALISATIONMs BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (11.39 a.m.): This morning I wish to inform the House about theimportance of visiting ships to Cairns. Last week, two ...

Speech byMrs D. PRATTMEMBER FOR BARAMBAHHansard 20 July 1999TIMBER INDUSTRY PROTESTMrs PRATT (Barambah—IND) (7.12 p.m.): I rise today on a matter of great concern to thepeople who massed outside the walls of this Parliament today. The people gathered today ...

Speech byMrs D. PRATTMEMBER FOR BARAMBAHHansard 22 July 1999AUSTRALIA ACTS (REQUEST) BILL Mrs PRATT (Barambah—IND) (12.03 p.m.): Today I rise to speak on the Australia Acts(Request) Bill, which has created a wide gamut of feeling not only among honourable ...

Speech byMrs D. PRATTMEMBER FOR BARAMBAHHansard 22 July 1999INTERACTIVE GAMBLING (PLAYER PROTECTION) AMENDMENT BILLMrs PRATT (Barambah—IND) (12.09 a.m.): In rising to speak on this Bill, I have to say firstlythat I am quite disgusted at the way it is being ...

Speech byMrs D. PRATTMEMBER FOR BARAMBAHHansard 24 August 1999TOURISM LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMrs PRATT (Barambah—IND) (3.27 p.m.): I have to disagree with everybody in this House onone thing. Tourism is headed west. The South Burnett is one of the ...

Speech byMrs D. PRATTMEMBER FOR BARAMBAHHansard 25 August 1999SCHOOL UNIFORM BILLMrs PRATT (Barambah—IND) (8.37 p.m.): I rise tonight to speak on this Bill because it is a topicthat has been debated for years. I believe there would not be a family dinner ...

Speech byMrs D. PRATTMEMBER FOR BARAMBAHHansard 26 August 1999HEAVY VEHICLE WEIGH STATION Mrs PRATT (Barambah—IND) (7.16 p.m.): I rise to inform the Parliament of a matter that arosein the time of the previous member for Barambah, which has been brought to ...

Speech byMrs D. PRATTMEMBER FOR BARAMBAHHansard 10 March 1999CORRECTIVE SERVICES AND PENALTIES AND SENTENCES AMENDMENT BILL Mrs PRATT (Barambah—IND) (10.11 p.m.) I do not stand to talk to the House about events inthe lives of victims of serious crime. I ...

Speech byMrs D. PRATTMEMBER FOR BARAMBAHHansard 3 March 1999ADDRESS IN REPLY Mrs PRATT (Barambah—IND) (12.38 p.m.): I rise to speak in this Address in Reply debate andpledge my loyalty to the Queen and His Excellency, Governor Arnison. As the new Independent ...

Speech byMrs D. PRATTMEMBER FOR BARAMBAHHansard 14 April 1999TRANSPLANTATION AND ANATOMY AMENDMENT BILL Mrs PRATT (Barambah—IND) (10.35 p.m.): When someone dies it is a terrible loss, not only tothe bereaved family but also to the community. When it is a ...

Speech byMrs D. PRATTMEMBER FOR BARAMBAHHansard 27 April 1999DRUGSMrs PRATT (Barambah—IND) (7.24 p.m.): It is impossible for those of us with no personalexposure to the effects of heroin and other illegal drug addictions to imagine the suffering andtragedies ...

Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 15 September 1999CAIRNS AMATEURS RACE MEETINGMs BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (11.28 p.m.): I am pleased to inform members of the House that lastweekend in Cairns the Amateurs Race Meeting was held—an annual event of some ...

Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 16 September 19991999 STATE BUDGETMs BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (5.41 p.m.): I am very pleased to support the Appropriation Bills asthey reflect a Budget for Queensland that is solid and progressive. So often politicians ...

Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 27 October 1999APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILLEstimates Committee AReport No. 1Ms BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (11.36 a.m.): I rise to address the matters contained in the Budgetpapers, and particularly in the Speaker's ...

Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 27 October 1999APPROPRIATION BILLEstimates Committee CReportMs BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (4.53 p.m.): I am pleased indeed to follow the nonsense of theprevious speaker in this debate, the member for Tablelands.Mr NELSON: ...

Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 27 October 1999APPROPRIATION BILLEstimates Committee AReport No. 2Ms BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (12.47 p.m.): In responding to Report No. 2 of Estimates CommitteeA, I take the opportunity to mention a number of elements ...

Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 9 November 1999MANOORA SKILLS AUDIT AND TRAINING NEEDS ANALYSIS Ms BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (12 p.m.): Today I wish to speak generally about the Manooracommunity renewal program and in particular about the Manoora ...

Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 26 August 1999HEALTH SERVICESMs BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (6.19 p.m.): It was with great pleasure that I—Dr WATSON: There was no amendment moved.Mr SPEAKER: Order! To keep the numbers equal and to keep the speakers in ...

Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 14 September 1999CORAL REEF FINFISH FISHERYMs BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (12.20 p.m.): Today I would like to speak about the QFMA's draftmanagement plan for Queensland's coral reef finfish fishery. It is indeed an ...

Speech byMrs D. PRATTMEMBER FOR BARAMBAHHansard 10 June 1999INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS BILLMrs PRATT (Barambah—IND) (12 a.m.): I rise tonight to speak on the Industrial Relations Bill1999. I approach the Bill from the angle of the everyday Queenslander and the ...

Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 7 December 1999CAIRNS MINERALS AND LAPIDARY CLUBMs BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (12.40 a.m.): Last Saturday, I was invited to officially open therenovated and refurbished premises of the Cairns Minerals and Lapidary Club. I ...

Speech byGORDON NUTTALLMEMBER FOR SANDGATEHansard 16 September 19991999 STATE BUDGETMr NUTTALL (Sandgate—ALP) (11.43 p.m.): We have two Bills before the House this evening,namely the Appropriation Bill and the Appropriation (Parliament) Bill. I want to touch ...

Speech byGORDON NUTTALLMEMBER FOR SANDGATEHansard 9 November 1999GOODS AND SERVICES TAXMr NUTTALL (Sandgate—ALP) (11.40 a.m.): Last Saturday, Australians voted for no change toour Constitution. However, come 1 July next year, we as a nation will probably ...

Speech byGORDON NUTTALLMEMBER FOR SANDGATEHansard 11 November 1999PUBLIC SECTOR ETHICS AMENDMENT BILLMr NUTTALL (Sandgate—ALP) (5.19 p.m.): As the Premier announced in his second-readingspeech to the Public Sector Ethics Amendment Bill, the purpose of the ...

Speech byMr G. HEALYMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA NORTHHansard 23 March 1999LIQUOR AMENDMENT BILLMr HEALY (Toowoomba North—NPA) (10.07 a.m.): I move—"That the Bill be now read a second time."On 11 March this Parliament rejected a motion moved by the member for ...

Speech byMr G. HEALYMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA NORTHHansard 24 March 1999MOUNT LOFTY NURSING HOMEMr HEALY (Toowoomba North—NPA) (10.23 a.m.): Health Minister Edmond's refusal tooverturn a decision by Queensland Health to demolish a unit at Toowoomba's Mount Lofty ...

Speech byMr G. HEALYMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA NORTHHansard 14 April 1999LIQUOR AMENDMENT BILLMr HEALY (Toowoomba North—NPA) (10.07 a.m.): Later this afternoon this Parliament willdebate a motion that should see a piece of legislation debated in this House later on ...

Speech byMr G. HEALYMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA NORTHHansard 14 April 1999ANZAC DAY TRADING HOURSMr HEALY (Toowoomba North—NPA) (6.07 p.m.): I rise to second the motion moved by themember for Gladstone and the subsequent amendment that she has moved. In doing so, I ...

Speech byMr G. HEALYMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA NORTHHansard 27 April 1999PRIVATISATION OF TABMr HEALY (Toowoomba North—NPA) (10.14 a.m.): This Government has effectively torn thethoroughbred racing industry in this State apart. What absolute political thuggery to ...

Speech byGORDON NUTTALLMEMBER FOR SANDGATEHansard 8 December 1999VEGETATION MANAGEMENT BILLMr NUTTALL (Sandgate—ALP) (4.10 p.m.): There have been calls from the Opposition todayfor us to withdraw this legislation. In my contribution I will advance an ...

Speech byMr G. HEALYMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA NORTHHansard 3 March 1999MINISTER FOR RACINGMr HEALY (Toowoomba North—NPA) (6.11 p.m.): I move—"That this House condemns the Minister for Racing over his reluctance to consult withkey racing industry groups on the ...

Speech byGORDON NUTTALLMEMBER FOR SANDGATEHansard 27 August 1999TAB QUEENSLAND LIMITED PRIVATISATION BILLMr NUTTALL (Sandgate—ALP) (2.30 p.m.): In my contribution to the debate on the TABQueensland Limited Privatisation Bill, I wish to touch on a couple of ...

Speech byGORDON NUTTALLMEMBER FOR SANDGATEHansard 30 November 1999MULTICULTURAL QUEENSLAND POLICYMr NUTTALL (Sandgate—ALP) (12.20 p.m.): Today I would like to inform my parliamentarycolleagues about the first annual report on the implementation of the ...

Speech byGORDON NUTTALLMEMBER FOR SANDGATEHansard 7 December 1999POPULATION POLICY; IMMIGRATIONMr NUTTALL (Sandgate—ALP) (12 p.m.): Today I would like to inform honourable members ofthe critical need to develop a national population policy. Recently, the ...

Speech byGORDON NUTTALLMEMBER FOR SANDGATEHansard 23 November 1999MULTICULTURAL SERVICE AWARDSMr NUTTALL (Sandgate—ALP) (10.29 a.m.): The Queensland Multicultural Service Awards isan initiative of the Queensland Government to acknowledge the contribution of ...

Speech byGORDON NUTTALLMEMBER FOR SANDGATEHansard 23 November 1999LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL (No. 2)Mr NUTTALL (Sandgate—ALP) (5.03 p.m.): It gives me great pleasure to rise in support of theBill before the House this afternoon. It ...

Speech byGORDON NUTTALLMEMBER FOR SANDGATEHansard 25 August 1999SES POSITIONS, MERIT SELECTIONMr NUTTALL (Sandgate—ALP) (6.40 p.m.): In his motion before the House this evening, thehonourable member for Clayfield fails to recognise the realities of politics. ...

Speech byGORDON NUTTALLMEMBER FOR SANDGATEHansard 8 December 1999BRUCE HIGHWAY UPGRADEMr NUTTALL (Sandgate—ALP) (10.20 a.m.): At the end of this financial year, the Gold CoastHighway expansion works will be due for completion. I am sure that a number of ...

Speech byHon. HENRY PALASZCZUKMEMBER FOR INALAHansard 12 November 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTClimate Forecasting TechnologyHon. H. PALASZCZUK Inala—ALP) (Minister for Primary Industries) (9.44 a.m.), by leave: Underthis Government, Queensland is forging ahead ...

Speech byHon. HENRY PALASZCZUKMEMBER FOR INALAHansard 12 November 1999FORESTRY AMENDMENT BILLHon. H. PALASZCZUK (Inala—ALP) (Minister for Primary Industries) (10.30 a.m.): I move—"That the Bill be now read a second time."The objective of this Bill is to amend ...

Speech byHon. HENRY PALASZCZUKMEMBER FOR INALAHansard 26 November 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTOyster Exports to JapanHon. H. PALASZCZUK (Inala—ALP) (Minister for Primary Industries) (9.46 a.m.), by leave: OurGovernment is committed to advancing Queensland's food ...

Speech byHon. HENRY PALASZCZUKMEMBER FOR INALAHansard 30 November 1999PRIMARY INDUSTRY BODIES REFORM BILLHon. H. PALASZCZUK (Inala—ALP) (Minister for Primary Industries) (12.30 p.m.), in reply: Ihave arranged to have distributed a new set of amendments to the ...

Speech byHon. HENRY PALASZCZUKMEMBER FOR INALAHansard 1 December 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTHardwood PlantationsHon. H. PALASZCZUK (Inala—ALP) (Minister for Primary Industries) (10.12 a.m.), by leave:Under the historic South-East Queensland Regional Forest ...

Speech byHon. HENRY PALASZCZUKMEMBER FOR INALAHansard 1 December 1999ANIMALS PROTECTION AMENDMENT BILLHon. H. PALASZCZUK (Inala—ALP) (Minister for Primary Industries) (10.51 p.m.): I rise to speakagainst this private member's Bill. I begin by saying that I ...

Speech byHOWARD HOBBSMEMBER FOR WARREGOHansard 2 March 1999ADDRESS IN REPLYMr HOBBS (Warrego—NPA) (4.59 p.m.): I wish to reaffirm my allegiance to Queen Elizabeth IIand to His Excellency Governor Arnison. This debate on the motion for the adoption of the ...

Speech byHOWARD HOBBSMEMBER FOR WARREGOHansard 11 March 1999TREE CLEARING GUIDELINESMr HOBBS (Warrego—NPA) (10.15 a.m.): In the past, disputes about tree clearing wereongoing and unresolved. Information generally based on inaccurate data, guesswork and ...

Speech byHOWARD HOBBSMEMBER FOR WARREGOHansard 11 March 1999RURAL QUEENSLANDMr HOBBS (Warrego—NPA) (6.19 p.m.): Confidence is the backbone of countries, currencies,economies, businesses and athletes. Banks need confidence to lend, businesses need confidence ...

Speech byHon. HENRY PALASZCZUKMEMBER FOR INALAHansard 27 October 1999FORESTRY INDUSTRYHon. H. PALASZCZUK (Inala—ALP) (Minister for Primary Industries) (6.42 p.m.): In speaking insupport of the Government's amendment to the motion, I wish to reiterate that the ...

Speech byHon. HENRY PALASZCZUKMEMBER FOR INALAHansard 27 October 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTJob Creation in Rural and Regional QueenslandHon. H. PALASZCZUK (Inala—ALP) (Minister for Primary Industries) (10.10 a.m.), by leave: TheBeattie Government is driving ...

Speech byHon. HENRY PALASZCZUKMEMBER FOR INALAHansard 28 October 1999APPROPRIATION BILLEstimates Committee GReportHon. H. PALASZCZUK (Inala—ALP) (Minister for Primary Industries) (3.08 p.m.): In speaking tothe report of Estimates Committee G, I will outline ...

Speech byHon. HENRY PALASZCZUKMEMBER FOR INALAHansard 29 October 1999PRIMARY INDUSTRY BODIES REFORM BILLHon. H. PALASZCZUK (Inala—ALP) (Minister for Primary Industries) (10.48 a.m.): I move—"That the Bill be now read a second time."This is a very important ...

Speech byHon. HENRY PALASZCZUKMEMBER FOR INALAHansard 10 November 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTWheat Market DevelopmentHon. H. PALASZCZUK (Inala—ALP) (Minister for Primary Industries) (10.06 a.m.), by leave: TheState Government is driving new opportunities for ...

Speech byHon. HENRY PALASZCZUKMEMBER FOR INALAHansard 20 July 1999SOUTH EAST QUEENSLAND REGIONAL FOREST AGREEMENTHon. H. PALASZCZUK (Inala—ALP) (Minister for Primary Industries) (6.31 p.m.): I rise to supportthe Government's amendment, because this Government ...

Speech byHon. HENRY PALASZCZUKMEMBER FOR INALAHansard 21 July 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTCypress Pine Industry Hon. H. PALASZCZUK (Inala—ALP) (Minister for Primary Industries) (10.05 a.m.), by leave: ThisGovernment is committed to rural Queensland. That ...

Speech byHon. HENRY PALASZCZUKMEMBER FOR INALAHansard 21 July 1999SUGAR INDUSTRY BILLHon. H. PALASZCZUK (Inala—ALP) (Minister for Primary Industries) (12.22 p.m.): I move—"That the Bill be now read a second time."This is important legislation, as sugar ...

Speech byHon. HENRY PALASZCZUKMEMBER FOR INALAHansard 22 July 1999UNIVERSITY OF QUEENSLAND; GATTON COLLEGEHon. H. PALASZCZUK Inala—ALP) (Minister for Primary Industries) (6.19 p.m.): It gives megreat pleasure to rise to second the amendment moved by the ...

Speech byHon. HENRY PALASZCZUKMEMBER FOR INALAHansard 7 December 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTAgency for Food and Fibre SciencesHon. H. PALASZCZUK (Inala—ALP) (Minister for Primary Industries) (9.47 a.m.), by leave: TheDepartment of Primary Industries is playing ...

Speech byHon. HENRY PALASZCZUKMEMBER FOR INALAHansard 7 December 1999TREE-CLEARING GUIDELINESHon. H. PALASZCZUK (Inala—ALP) (Minister for Primary Industries) (6.40 p.m.): In rising tosupport the Government's amended motion, I wish to take the time to ...

Speech byHon. HENRY PALASZCZUKMEMBER FOR INALAHansard 7 December 1999FORESTRY AMENDMENT BILLHon. H. PALASZCZUK (Inala—ALP) (Minister for Primary Industries) (11.22 p.m.), in reply:Before I discuss the contributions made by honourable members on both sides of ...

Speech byHon. HENRY PALASZCZUKMEMBER FOR INALAHansard 8 December 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTWollemi PineHon. H. PALASZCZUK (Inala—ALP) (Minister for Primary Industries) (10.05 a.m.), by leave:Earlier this year I announced that Queensland had won the exclusive ...

Speech byHon. HENRY PALASZCZUKMEMBER FOR INALAHansard 26 October 1999SUGAR INDUSTRY BILLHon. H. PALASZCZUK (Inala—ALP) (Minister for Primary Industries) (4.19 p.m.), in reply: TheSugar Industry Bill is an important piece of legislation and the debate on the ...

Speech byHon. HENRY PALASZCZUKMEMBER FOR INALAHansard 25 August 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTAquaculture ResearchHon. H. PALASZCZUK (Inala—ALP) (Minister for Primary Industries) (10.06 a.m.), by leave:Following the Community Cabinet meeting in Beerwah and ...

Speech byHon. HENRY PALASZCZUKMEMBER FOR INALAHansard 15 September 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTSaudi Agriculture 99Hon. H. PALASZCZUK (Inala—ALP) (Minister for Primary Industries) (9.56 a.m.), by leave: Nextmonth Queensland will be strongly represented at one of ...

Speech byHon. HENRY PALASZCZUKMEMBER FOR INALAHansard 15 September 1999PRIMARY INDUSTRIES LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLHon. H. PALASZCZUK (Inala—ALP) (Minister for Primary Industries) (2.45 p.m.), in reply: At theoutset, let me thank all honourable members for ...

Speech byHon. HENRY PALASZCZUKMEMBER FOR INALAHansard 26 August 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTHoop Pine IndustryHon. H. PALASZCZUK (Inala—ALP) (Minister for Primary Industries) (10.10 a.m.), by leave: ThisGovernment is committed to jobs and it is delivering on ...

Speech byHon. HENRY PALASZCZUKMEMBER FOR INALAHansard 10 November 1999SUGAR INDUSTRY BILLHon. H. PALASZCZUK (Inala—ALP) (Minister for Primary Industries) (3.32 p.m.): I would like tomake a few comments. First of all, I would like to express my thanks to the ...

Speech byHon. J. ELDERMEMBER FOR CAPALABAHansard 22 July 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTVisit by Mayor of ShanghaiHon. J. P. ELDER (Capalaba—ALP) (Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development andMinister for Trade) (9.49 a.m.), by leave: As honourable members ...

Speech byHon. J. ELDERMEMBER FOR CAPALABAHansard 17 August 1999INTERACTIVE GAMBLING (PLAYER PROTECTION) AMENDMENT BILLHon. J. P. ELDER (Capalaba—ALP) (Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development andMinister for Trade) (5.24 p.m.): What the Government ...

Speech byHon. J. ELDERMEMBER FOR CAPALABAHansard 17 August 1999CENSURE OF MEMBER FOR IPSWICHHon. J. P. ELDER (Capalaba—ALP) (Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development andMinister for Trade) (6.25 p.m.): I rise to second the amendment moved by the ...