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Speech byMr ALLAN GRICE, OAMMEMBER FOR BROADWATERHansard 21 October 1998MINISTER FOR MINES AND ENERGY; MINISTER FOR POLICE AND CORRECTIVE SERVICESMr GRICE (Broadwater—NPA) (10.12 a.m.): There are very few people who should be held inhigher regard in our ...
Speech byMr ALLAN GRICE, OAMMEMBER FOR BROADWATERHansard 21 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee BReportMr GRICE (Broadwater—NPA) (4.08 p.m.) First of all, I thank the committee members. ...
Speech byMr ALLAN GRICE, OAMMEMBER FOR BROADWATERHansard 10 November 1998NATIVE TITLE (QUEENSLAND) STATE PROVISIONS AMENDMENT BILL (No. 2)Mr GRICE (Broadwater—NPA) (10.12 p.m.): This Bill is another missed opportunity, anotherbureaucratic impediment that the ...
Speech byMr ALLAN GRICE, OAMMEMBER FOR BROADWATERHansard 12 November 1998SCHOOLIES WEEKMr GRICE (Broadwater—NPA) (10.25 a.m.): I wish to congratulate the Gold Coast Bulletin on awonderful initiative on the eve of Schoolies Week on the Gold Coast, titled How ...
Speech byMr ALLAN GRICE, OAMMEMBER FOR BROADWATERHansard 17 November 1998MR F. CLAIR; CRIMINAL JUSTICE COMMISSIONMr GRICE (Broadwater—NPA) (11.30 a.m.): The passing of the Clair regime at the CriminalJustice Commission will not be mourned by anybody apart ...
Speech byMr ALLAN GRICE, OAMMEMBER FOR BROADWATERHansard 17 November 1998DRUGS Mr GRICE (Broadwater—NPA) (7.18 p.m.): I have spoken in this House previously about thescourge that is drugs, in particular on the Gold Coast but also throughout this State and ...
Speech byHon. ANNA BLIGHMEMBER FOR SOUTH BRISBANEHansard 4 August 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTChild AbuseHon. A. M. BLIGH (South Brisbane—ALP) (Minister for Families, Youth and Community Careand Minister for Disability Services) (9.47 a.m.), by leave: I earlier ...
Speech byHon. ANNA BLIGHMEMBER FOR SOUTH BRISBANEHansard 6 August 1998JUVENILE JUSTICE LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLHon. A. M. BLIGH (South Brisbane—ALP) (Minister for Families, Youth and Community Careand Minister for Disability Services) (12.46 p.m.): I ...
Speech byHon. ANNA BLIGHMEMBER FOR SOUTH BRISBANEHansard 25 August 1998MEMBERS FOR KEDRON, BUNDAMBA, IPSWICH, CHATSWORTH AND MURRUMBA Hon. A. M. BLIGH (South Brisbane—ALP) (Minister for Families, Youth and Community Careand Minister for Disability Services) ...
Speech byHon. ANNA BLIGHMEMBER FOR SOUTH BRISBANEHansard 27 August 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENT Forde Inquiry; Mr H. HeilpernHon. A. M. BLIGH (South Brisbane—ALP) (Minister for Families, Youth and Community Careand Minister for Disability Services) (10 a.m.), by ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 27 August 1998WORKPLACE RELATIONS AMENDMENT BILLDr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (Leader of the Liberal Party) (9.30 p.m.): I rise briefly to support theshadow Minister and member for Clayfield in opposition to the ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 16 September 1998MR SPEAKER'S RULINGMotion of DissentDr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (Leader of the Liberal Party) (8.59 p.m.): I rise to support the motionmoved by the Leader of the Opposition and supported by the ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 17 September 1998MEMBER FOR SPRINGWOOD; GOODS AND SERVICES TAXDr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (Leader of the Liberal Party) (10.07 a.m.): Yesterday in this place Ilistened to a concerted attack on the GST, so today I ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 17 September 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILLAPPROPRIATION BILLDr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (Leader of the Liberal Party) (12.03 p.m.): It gives me pleasure torise and speak to the Appropriation Bills. Mr Deputy ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 21 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee AReport No. 2Dr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (Leader of the Liberal Party) (12.45 p.m.): I begin by ...
Speech byHon. D. HAMILLMEMBER FOR IPSWICHHansard 11 November 1998NATIONAL COMPETITION POLICY Hon. D. J. HAMILL (Ipswich—ALP) (Treasurer) (6.22 p.m.): I move—"Delete all words after 'moved—That' and insert the following—'This House supports the Beattie ...
Speech byHon. D. HAMILLMEMBER FOR IPSWICHHansard 17 November 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTGoods and Services Tax Hon. D. J. HAMILL (Ipswich—ALP) (Treasurer) (9.50 a.m.), by leave: As the Premier has madeabundantly clear, the Commonwealth has conspired with other ...
Speech byHon. D. HAMILLMEMBER FOR IPSWICHHansard 18 November 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTGoods and Services TaxHon. D. J. HAMILL (Ipswich—ALP) (Treasurer) (9.39 a.m.), by leave: In the debate over theintroduction of a GST and the share of that revenue which is ...
Speech byHon. D. HAMILLMEMBER FOR IPSWICHHansard 19 November 1998REVENUE AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLHon. D. J. HAMILL (Ipswich—ALP) (Treasurer) (7.50 p.m.): I move—"That the Bill be now read a second time."The Revenue and Other Legislation Amendment ...
Speech byHon. D. HAMILLMEMBER FOR IPSWICHHansard 19 November 1998GAMING MACHINE AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLHon. D. J. HAMILL (Ipswich—ALP) (Treasurer) (8.04 p.m.): I move—"That the Bill be now read a second time."This Bill will amend the Gaming ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 28 July 1998ELECTION OF SPEAKERDr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (Leader of the Liberal Party) (10.56 a.m.): As the Leader of theOpposition has indicated, we have not proposed a nomination from the Opposition for the ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 30 July 1998MOTION OF CONDOLENCETsunami Disaster, Papua New GuineaDr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (Leader of the Liberal Party) (10.22 a.m.): The parliamentary LiberalParty joins with the Premier and the Leader of the ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 30 July 1998MOTION OF CONFIDENCE IN GOVERNMENTDr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (Leader of the Liberal Party) (11.28 a.m.): I rise to speak against themotion and to support the amendment to the motion moved by the Leader ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 4 August 1998WORKERS COMPENSATIONDr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (Leader of the Liberal Party) (6.05 p.m.): I rise to second the motionmoved by the member for Clayfield and also to support the member in this debate. ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 25 August 1998COALITION BUDGET, GST BLACK HOLESDr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (Leader of the Liberal Party) (11.30 a.m.): I fear that Budget day willbe a black day for Queenslanders. I say this because it is patently ...
Speech byPETER WELLINGTONMEMBER FOR NICKLINHansard 25 August 1998CITIZENS' INITIATED REFERENDUM (CONSTITUTION AMENDMENT) BILLMr WELLINGTON (Nicklin—IND) (10.11 a.m.): I move—"That the Bill be now read a second time."I rise today to introduce one of the most ...
Speech byHon. D. WELLSMEMBER FOR MURRUMBAHansard 26 August 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTLiteracy and NumeracyHon. D. M. WELLS (Murrumba—ALP) (Minister for Education) (9.54 a.m.), by leave: I table areport into literacy and numeracy levels in Queensland schools ...
Speech byHon. D. WELLSMEMBER FOR MURRUMBAHansard 26 August 1998SCHOOL-BASED MANAGEMENTHon. D. M. WELLS (Murrumba—ALP) (Minister for Education) (6.50 p.m.): The Governmentopposes the motion and supports the amendment. When the honourable member for Merrimac ...
Speech byHon. D. WELLSMEMBER FOR MURRUMBAHansard 27 August 1998LITERACY AND NUMERACY REPORTHon. D. M. WELLS (Murrumba—ALP) (Minister for Education) (2.23 a.m.): During yesterday'ssitting, after I tabled a report on literacy that had been suppressed by the ...
Speech byPETER WELLINGTONMEMBER FOR NICKLINHansard 15 September 1998 POLITICIANS' SUPERANNUATION ENTITLEMENTSMr WELLINGTON (Nicklin—IND) (10.14 a.m.): Mr Speaker, I seek your indulgence to speakabout politicians' superannuation entitlements and in particular ...
Speech byHon. D. WELLSMEMBER FOR MURRUMBAHansard 16 September 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTAnti-bullying ProgramHon. D. M. WELLS (Murrumba—ALP) (Minister for Education) (9.49 a.m.), by leave: Irrespectiveof its size, its location or the socioeconomic levels of ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 10 November 1998NATIVE TITLE (QUEENSLAND) STATE PROVISIONS AMENDMENT BILL (No. 2)Dr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (Leader of the Liberal Party) (4.09 p.m.): I rise to speak to the NativeTitle (Queensland) State ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 10 November 1998PRIVATISATION OF TABDr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (Leader of the Liberal Party) (6.35 p.m.): It gives me pleasure toenter this debate. I think we should understand one thing quite clearly. The ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 11 November 1998ARMISTICE DAYDr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (Leader of the Liberal Party) (10.22 a.m.): In common with themember for Cleveland, it is my privilege to say a few words about the day that we must never ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 11 November 1998NATIONAL COMPETITION POLICYDr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (Leader of the Liberal Party) (6.37 p.m.): I rise to second theamendment moved by the Leader of the Opposition to the amendment moved by the ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 17 November 1998GOODS AND SERVICES TAXDr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (Leader of the Liberal Party) (10.18 a.m.): In the past few days, thePremier has made much political mileage out of supposedly standing up for ...
Speech byHon. D. WELLSMEMBER FOR MURRUMBAHansard 30 July 1998MOTION OF CONFIDENCEHon. D. M. WELLS (Murrumba—ALP) (Minister for Education) (4.14 p.m.): Madam DeputySpeaker, may I take the opportunity to congratulate you on your elevation to the high office ...
Speech byHon. D. WELLSMEMBER FOR MURRUMBAHansard 6 August 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTLeading Schools ProgramHon. D. M. WELLS (Murrumba—ALP) (Minister for Education) (9.52 a.m.), by leave: During myfirst week as Minister for Education, I visited Calamvale ...
Speech byHon. D. WELLSMEMBER FOR MURRUMBAHansard 6 August 1998LEADING SCHOOLS PROGRAMHon. D. M. WELLS (Murrumba—ALP) (Minister for Education) (7.20 p.m.): I will take thequestion on notice. Right now, my business is to eat humble pie. This morning I tabled a ...
Speech byHon. D. WELLSMEMBER FOR MURRUMBAHansard 17 September 1998MINISTER FOR EMERGENCY SERVICESHon. D. M. WELLS (Murrumba—ALP) (Minister for Education) (6.39 p.m.): This evening theHouse has two options. There is a motion from the Opposition congratulating ...
Speech byPETER WELLINGTONMEMBER FOR NICKLINHansard 18 September 1998 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILLAPPROPRIATION BILLMr WELLINGTON (Nicklin—IND) (11.26 a.m.): I rise to speak in the debate on the AppropriationBills and to respond to claims by the member for ...
Speech byHon. D. WELLSMEMBER FOR MURRUMBAHansard 22 October 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTLiteracy and NumeracyHon. D. M. WELLS (Murrumba—ALP) (Minister for Education) (9.45 a.m.), by leave: On 26August 1998 I tabled the 1995-96 report on literacy and numeracy in ...
Speech byHon. D. WELLSMEMBER FOR MURRUMBAHansard 22 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee FReport No. 1Hon. D. M. WELLS (Murrumba—ALP) (Minister for Education) (3.27 p.m.): Firstly, I ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 21 October 1998UNEMPLOYMENTDr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (Leader of the Liberal Party) (6.03 p.m.): I move—"That this House notes the deteriorating job situation in Queensland and the failure ofthis Government to ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 27 August 1998FORDE INQUIRY; MR H. HEILPERNDr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (Leader of the Liberal Party) (6.10 p.m.): I second the motion movedby the honourable member for Indooroopilly. Let us be very clear about two ...
Speech byJEFF SEENEYMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard 21 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee CReportMr SEENEY (Callide—NPA) (5.20 p.m.): I appreciate the opportunity to make some commentsabout ...
Speech byJEFF SEENEYMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard 22 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee EReportMr SEENEY (Callide—NPA) (12.50 p.m.): I appreciate the opportunity to comment on thisBudget ...
Speech byJEFF SEENEYMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard 22 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee FReportMr SEENEY (Callide—NPA) (3.42 p.m.): I appreciate the opportunity to make some commentsabout ...
Speech byJEFF SEENEYMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard 22 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee GReportMr SEENEY (Callide—NPA) (4.13 p.m.): I do appreciate the opportunity to comment yet againon ...
Speech byJEFF SEENEYMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard 11 November 1998NATIVE TITLE (QUEENSLAND) STATE PROVISIONS AMENDMENT BILL (No. 2)Mr SEENEY (Callide—NPA) (12.03 p.m.): I am pleased to be able to make a contribution in thefinal stages of this debate on the ...
Speech byJEFF SEENEYMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard 17 September 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILLAPPROPRIATION BILLMr SEENEY (Callide—NPA) (5.26 p.m.): It is a pleasure for me to reply to the Budget. As manyspeakers have already indicated, this Budget really ...
Speech byJEFF SEENEYMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard 20 October 1998BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY (PORTABLE LONG SERVICE LEAVE) AMENDMENTBILLMr SEENEY (Callide—NPA) (5.04 p.m.): I, too, would like an opportunity to make somecomments about statements made by ...
Speech byJEFF SEENEYMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard 20 October 1998WATER STORAGE, IRVINEBANK; ELECTRICITY INDUSTRYMr SEENEY (Callide—NPA) (6.33 p.m.): The Government's bid to amend the motion before theHouse is so hypocritical that it would be nothing short of ...
Speech byJEFF SEENEYMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard 12 November 1998HEALTH AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr SEENEY (Callide—NPA) (5.46 p.m.): I appreciate the opportunity to make a contribution tothe debate tonight. Indeed, Mr Deputy Speaker, I appreciate ...
Speech byJEFF SEENEYMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard 12 November 1998QUEENSLAND HEALTHMr SEENEY (Callide—NPA) (6.35 p.m.): I rise to support the amendment that was moved bythe member for Tablelands, which is an extension of the motion moved by the member ...
Speech byJEFF SEENEYMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard 19 November 1998DAIRY INDUSTRY AMENDMENT BILLMr SEENEY (Callide—NPA) (2.30 p.m.): I appreciate the opportunity to participate in thisdebate. I congratulate some of the speakers who have already spoken. Some of ...
Speech byJEFF SEENEYMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard 19 November 1998PRIMARY INDUSTRIES LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr SEENEY (Callide—NPA) (5.01 p.m.): Initially, I would like to commend the member forGladstone for the obvious thought and effort that she has put ...
Speech byHon. J. ELDERMEMBER FOR CAPALABAHansard 21 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee AReport No. 2Hon. J. P. ELDER (Capalaba—ALP) (Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development ...
Speech byHon. J. ELDERMEMBER FOR CAPALABAHansard 21 October 1998UNEMPLOYMENTHon. J. P. ELDER (Capalaba—ALP) (Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development andMinister for Trade) (6.43 p.m.): This is the sort of activity that makes people outside this ...
Speech byHon. J. ELDERMEMBER FOR CAPALABAHansard 10 November 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTCall CentresHon. J. P. ELDER (Capalaba—ALP) (Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development andMinister for Trade) (9.48 a.m.), by leave: Members of the House would be ...
Speech byHon. J. ELDERMEMBER FOR CAPALABAHansard 17 November 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTOperation Rein; Prison Escape BidsHon. J. P. ELDER (Capalaba—ALP) (Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development andMinister for Trade) (9.46 a.m.), by leave: This ...
Speech byHon. J. ELDERMEMBER FOR CAPALABAHansard 19 November 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTPapua New Guinea Gas ProjectHon. J. P. ELDER (Capalaba—ALP) (Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development andMinister for Trade) (9.46 a.m.), by leave: The proposed ...
Speech byHon. J. ELDERMEMBER FOR CAPALABAHansard 25 August 1998MEMBERS FOR KEDRON, BUNDAMBA, IPSWICH, CHATSWORTH AND MURRUMBAHon. J. P. ELDER (Capalaba—ALP) (Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development andMinister for Trade) (6.31 p.m.): At various ...
Speech byHon. J. ELDERMEMBER FOR CAPALABAHansard 27 August 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTOverseas Visit Hon. J. P. ELDER (Capalaba—ALP) (Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development andMinister for Trade) (9.45 a.m.), by leave: I have always viewed the ...
Speech byHon. J. ELDERMEMBER FOR CAPALABAHansard 16 September 1998MR SPEAKER'S RULINGMotion of DissentHon. J. P. ELDER (Capalaba—ALP) (Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development andMinister for Trade) (8.50 p.m.): I rise to speak against the motion. ...
Speech byHon. J. ELDERMEMBER FOR CAPALABAHansard 17 September 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTOverseas VisitHon. J. P. ELDER (Capalaba—ALP) (Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development andMinister for Trade) (9.36 a.m.), by leave: I present to the House a ...
Speech byHon. J. ELDERMEMBER FOR CAPALABAHansard 30 July 1998MOTION OF CONFIDENCE IN GOVERNMENT Hon. J. P. ELDER (Capalaba—ALP) (Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development andMinister for Trade) (10.50 a.m.): It is with a great sense of honour that I ...
Speech byHon. J. ELDERMEMBER FOR CAPALABAHansard 25 August 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTNRG and Chevron Memorandum of UnderstandingHon. J. P. ELDER (Capalaba—ALP) (Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development andMinister for Trade) (9.43 a.m.), by leave: ...
Speech byJEFF SEENEYMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard 19 November 1998CALLIDE B POWER STATION Mr SEENEY (Callide—NPA) (8.35 p.m.): Tonight, I want to make the House aware of theincredible maintenance job that is currently being undertaken at the Callide B Power ...
Speech byHon. J. ELDERMEMBER FOR CAPALABAHansard 28 July 1998ELECTION OF SPEAKER Hon. J. P. ELDER (Capalaba—ALP) (Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development andMinister for Trade) (10.46 a.m.): I am very pleased and honoured to second the nomination ...
Speech byHon. J. ELDERMEMBER FOR CAPALABAHansard 30 July 1998MOTION OF CONDOLENCETsunami Disaster, Papua New Guinea Hon. J. P. ELDER (Capalaba—ALP) (Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development andMinister for Trade) (10.20 a.m.): I rise to support the ...
Speech byJEFF SEENEYMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard 21 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee AReport No. 2Mr SEENEY (Callide—NPA) (2.35 p.m.): It is interesting to sit in this Chamber and ...
Speech byHon. J. ELDERMEMBER FOR CAPALABAHansard 20 October 1998INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AMENDMENT BILLThe Industrial Development Amendment Bill is an important initiative aimed at supporting theestablishment of businesses in Queensland and, through them, ...
Speech byDr LESLEY CLARKMEMBER FOR BARRON RIVERHansard 11 November 1998CRIMINAL COMPENSATION Dr CLARK (Barron River—ALP) (11.16 p.m.): Not long after being elected, I was assisting aconstituent with an application to become a justice of the peace. It was ...
Speech byDr LESLEY CLARKMEMBER FOR BARRON RIVERHansard 12 November 1998SMITHFIELD STATE HIGH SCHOOLDr CLARK (Barron River—ALP) (7.08 p.m.): On Wednesday, 28 October arsonists destroyed theInformation Technology Centre at the Smithfield State High School. The ...
Speech byDr LESLEY CLARKMEMBER FOR BARRON RIVERHansard 18 November 1998TRANSPORT LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL (No. 2)Dr CLARK (Barron River—ALP) (3.39 p.m.): It would probably take me well over an hour if Italked to this House about the range of transport ...
Speech byDr LESLEY CLARKMEMBER FOR BARRON RIVERHansard 18 November 1998MINISTER FOR EDUCATIONDr CLARK (Barron River—ALP) (6.28 p.m.): I think that members would agree that in thehothouse atmosphere of this place we sometimes lose sight of the big picture and ...
Speech byDr LESLEY CLARKMEMBER FOR BARRON RIVERHansard 5 August 1998ADDRESS IN REPLY Dr CLARK (Barron River—ALP) (3.45 p.m.): It is with great pleasure that I rise today toparticipate in the debate on the motion for the adoption of the Address in Reply. I ...
Speech byMr LEN STEPHANMEMBER FOR GYMPIEHansard 20 October 1998BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY (PORTABLE LONG SERVICE LEAVE) AMENDMENTBILL Mr STEPHAN (Gympie—NPA) (4.14 p.m.): It gives me a great deal of pleasure to join in thedebate this afternoon on the ...
Speech byMr LEN STEPHANMEMBER FOR GYMPIEHansard 21 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee CReport Mr STEPHAN (Gympie—NPA) (5.30 p.m.): Along with the Minister and the former Minister ...
Speech byMr LEN STEPHANMEMBER FOR GYMPIEHansard 22 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee DReportMr STEPHAN (Gympie—NPA) (11.58 a.m.): It gives me great pleasure to take part in thisdebate, ...
Speech byDr LESLEY CLARKMEMBER FOR BARRON RIVERHansard 26 August 1998ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS, BARRON RIVER ELECTORATEDr CLARK (Barron River—ALP) (7.11 p.m.): My decision to recontest the seat of Barron Riverwas very much influenced by the fact that I had what ...
Speech byDr LESLEY CLARKMEMBER FOR BARRON RIVERHansard 17 September 1998CRIME PREVENTION STRATEGYDr CLARK (Barron River—ALP) (10.34 p.m.): Prior to the election, the Labor Party made it veryclear that the Government was going to be both tough on crime and ...
Speech byDr LESLEY CLARKMEMBER FOR BARRON RIVERHansard 18 September 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILLAPPROPRIATION BILLDr CLARK (Barron River—ALP) (2.44 p.m.): On 14 May this year in an article in the Cairns Post,my predecessor in this House, Lyn Warwick, ...
Speech byDr LESLEY CLARKMEMBER FOR BARRON RIVERHansard 5 August 1998SPORTING SHOOTERS Dr CLARK (Barron River—ALP) (6.36 p.m.): I rise to support the amendment, recognising thatindeed there has been a large increase in the membership of gun clubs. In the ...
Speech byDr LESLEY CLARKMEMBER FOR BARRON RIVERHansard 6 August 1998MACHANS BEACH RESIDENTS; AIR SERVICES AUSTRALIADr CLARK (Barron River—ALP) (10.27 a.m.): I wish to tell the House about an incident thatoccurred some days after my election to this place. I ...
Speech byDr LESLEY CLARKMEMBER FOR BARRON RIVERHansard 6 August 1998MR H. WELZMAN Dr CLARK (Barron River—ALP) (7.23 p.m.): I have spoken on two occasions this week aboutthe need for politicians to listen to and respond to community concerns. Equally ...
Speech byDr LESLEY CLARKMEMBER FOR BARRON RIVERHansard 26 August 1998REVOCATION OF STATE FOREST AREAS Dr CLARK (Barron River—ALP) (2.49 p.m.): I am very happy to second this motion, becausethis is an excellent example of the type of partnership that we need ...
Speech byDr LESLEY CLARKMEMBER FOR BARRON RIVERHansard 10 November 1998NATIVE TITLE (QUEENSLAND) STATE PROVISIONS AMENDMENT BILL (No. 2)Dr CLARK (Barron River—ALP) (11.24 p.m.): Native title legislation has, without doubt, been themost difficult that ...
Speech byDr LESLEY CLARKMEMBER FOR BARRON RIVERHansard 22 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee GReportDr CLARK (Barron River—ALP) (4.08 p.m.): I am particularly pleased to participate in ...
Speech byDr LESLEY CLARKMEMBER FOR BARRON RIVERHansard 22 October 1998KURANDA STATE HIGH SCHOOLDr CLARK (Barron River—ALP) (7.11 p.m.): The Kuranda region was included in the BarronRiver electorate following the 1992 redistribution. The lack of services in ...
Speech byMr LEN STEPHANMEMBER FOR GYMPIEHansard 12 November 1998GYMPIE HOSPITALMr STEPHAN (Gympie—NPA) (7.18 p.m.): Tonight, we have been talking about hospitals, andwe have been doing that for some time. We have another problem in Gympie in that the ...
Speech byMr LEN STEPHANMEMBER FOR GYMPIEHansard 19 November 1998PRIMARY INDUSTRIES LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr STEPHAN (Gympie—NPA) (5.06 p.m.): In joining this debate, I wish to refer to the clauses ofthe Bill that relate to fruit and vegetable markets. I ...
Speech byMr LEN STEPHANMEMBER FOR GYMPIEHansard 22 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee GReportMr STEPHAN (Gympie—NPA) (4.35 p.m.): The Minister has just said that there has not been acut ...
Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 19 November 1998DAIRY INDUSTRY AMENDMENT BILL Mr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (3.21 p.m.): I ampleased to say that the Opposition supports this very important Bill before ...
Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 19 November 1998INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AMENDMENT BILLMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (7.05 p.m.): I realisethat this is a fairly late stage of this very last day of ...
Speech byMr M. VEIVERSMEMBER FOR SOUTHPORTHansard 30 July 1998MOTION OF CONFIDENCE Mr VEIVERS (Southport—NPA) (5.41 p.m.): I rise to support the amendment moved by theLeader of the Opposition earlier today. However, I must firstly congratulate the member for ...
Speech byMr M. VEIVERSMEMBER FOR SOUTHPORTHansard 5 August 1998QUEENSLAND FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY Mr VEIVERS (Southport—NPA) (10.17 a.m.): I take this opportunity to clear the air regardingcertain uninformed statements made by the Minister for Emergency ...
Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 10 November 1998NATIVE TITLE (QUEENSLAND) STATE PROVISIONS AMENDMENT BILL (No. 2)Mr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (4.47 p.m.): Thehypocrisy of the minority Labor Government ...
Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 12 November 1998BARCOO AND BOULIA SHIRES, ELECTRICITY SUPPLYMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (10.13 a.m.): Todaywe saw the barefaced hypocrisy and hide of the Premier, who ...
Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 12 November 1998QUEENSLAND HEALTHMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (6.44 p.m.): Tonight'sdebate is a very serious one and it is a shame, indeed a tragedy, that we have to ...
Speech byMr M. VEIVERSMEMBER FOR SOUTHPORTHansard 27 August 1998WORKPLACE RELATIONS AMENDMENT BILL Mr VEIVERS (Southport—NPA) (11.01 p.m.): It is important that the coalition's industrialrelations reforms stay in place. Not only do these reforms mirror ...
Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 21 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee AReport No. 2Mr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (12.54 p.m.): ...
Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 21 October 1998UNEMPLOYMENTMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (6.13 p.m.): I secondthe motion. This debate is a very, very important one. At the most, we have only two and a ...
Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 22 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee EReport No. 1Mr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (2.53 p.m.): ...
Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 20 October 1998WATER STORAGE, IRVINEBANK; ELECTRICITY INDUSTRYMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (6.24 p.m.): I secondthe amendment moved by the Opposition. Tonight, what ...
Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 21 October 1998MS C. KERNOTMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (10.16 a.m.): Thepeople of rural and regional Queensland are used to some insults and lack of service from the ...
Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 21 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee AReport No. 1Mr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (11.36 a.m.): ...
Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 17 November 1998DARLING DOWNS VISION 2000; WATER SUPPLYMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (10.21 a.m.): Awonderful opportunity exists in Queensland to provide real jobs and ...
Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 17 November 1998TRAINING FOR MATURE-AGE WORKERSMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (6.11 p.m.): I secondthe motion moved by the member for Clayfield. What members are ...
Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 18 November 1998MINISTER FOR EDUCATIONMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (6.33 p.m.): I join inthe debate on the growing concern about the way that the Education Minister is ...
Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 10 November 1998DARLING DOWNS VISION 2000; WATER SUPPLYMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (11.30 a.m.): Awonderful window of opportunity exists for this State to put in place ...
Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 19 November 1998AUSTRALIAN COMPETITION TRIBUNAL RULING ON NEWSAGENTS Mr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (10.26 a.m.): Thedecision yesterday by the Australian Competition ...
Speech byMr M. VEIVERSMEMBER FOR SOUTHPORTHansard 17 September 1998QUEENSLAND FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITYMr VEIVERS (Southport—NPA) (10.14 a.m.): I take this opportunity to clear the air once againin relation to certain uninformed statements made by the ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 19 November 1998LAND AND RESOURCES TRIBUNAL BILLHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (7.30 p.m.): I move—"That the Bill be now read a second time."I am particularly proud to ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 19 November 1998VALEDICTORYHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (8.55 p.m.): It is the custom of theQueensland Parliament to offer a Valedictory address at the adjournment of the ...
Speech byDr PETER PRENZLERMEMBER FOR LOCKYERHansard 30 July 1998MOTION OF CONFIDENCE Dr PRENZLER (Lockyer—ONP) (9.36 p.m.): Mr Deputy Speaker, please pass on mycongratulations to the Speaker on his election to the most important position in the House. I am ...
Speech byDr PETER PRENZLERMEMBER FOR LOCKYERHansard 25 August 1998NATIVE TITLE (QUEENSLAND) STATE PROVISIONS BILLDr PRENZLER (Lockyer—ONP) (4.17 p.m.): From day one the policy of Pauline Hanson's OneNation has been to provide certainty in regard to land ...
Speech byDr PETER PRENZLERMEMBER FOR LOCKYERHansard 17 September 1998NATURAL DISASTER, HELIDONDr PRENZLER (Lockyer—ONP) (10.19 a.m.): I rise to speak on a matter of great concern to anumber of residents in my electorate. The residents I refer to reside in ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 11 November 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTCommunity Cabinet Meetings; Far North QueenslandHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.40 a.m.), by leave: Nothing sums upmy Government's ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 11 November 1998BRITISH CONSULATE-GENERALHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (11.30 a.m.), by leave, without notice: Imove—"That the Queensland Parliament is greatly concerned by a ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 11 November 1998NATIVE TITLE (QUEENSLAND) STATE PROVISIONS AMENDMENT BILL (No. 2)Hon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (12.39 p.m.), in reply: I thank thehonourable members for their ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 11 November 1998NATIONAL COMPETITION POLICYHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (6.27 p.m.): I second the amendmentmoved by the Treasurer. I do so because it is about time National ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 11 November 1998CITIZENS' INITIATED REFERENDUM (CONSTITUTION AMENDMENT) BILLHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (10.07 p.m.): In relation to the Citizens'Initiated Referendum ...
Speech byDr PETER PRENZLERMEMBER FOR LOCKYERHansard 10 November 1998NATIVE TITLE (QUEENSLAND) STATE PROVISIONS AMENDMENT BILL (No. 2)Dr PRENZLER (Lockyer—ONP) (11.18 p.m.): As I have mentioned once before in this House,One Nation's policy from day one has ...
Speech byDr PETER PRENZLERMEMBER FOR LOCKYERHansard 12 November 1998EMERGENCY SERVICESDr PRENZLER (Lockyer—ONP) (7.22 p.m.): On Monday, 2 November an horrific accidentoccurred on the Cunningham Highway at Cunningham's Gap. The accident occurred at 6.50 a.m. ...
Speech byDr PETER PRENZLERMEMBER FOR LOCKYERHansard 18 November 1998MULTICULTURALISMDr PRENZLER (Lockyer—ONP) (11.48 p.m.): I wish to draw the attention of the House to anews item that appeared in the Courier-Mail last week on Tuesday, 10 November. However, ...
Speech byDr PETER PRENZLERMEMBER FOR LOCKYERHansard 19 November 1998DAIRY INDUSTRY AMENDMENT BILL Dr PRENZLER (Lockyer—ONP) (2.54 p.m.): One Nation supports this Bill completely, becausewe are in this House to represent the best interests of Queensland. The ...
Speech byDr PETER PRENZLERMEMBER FOR LOCKYERHansard 19 November 1998PRIMARY INDUSTRIES LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Dr PRENZLER (Lockyer—ONP) (5.12 p.m.): I have only a few comments to make on thePrimary Industries Legislation Amendment Bill. The Bill ...
Speech byDr PETER PRENZLERMEMBER FOR LOCKYERHansard 19 November 1998TARIFF PROTECTION, SUGAR INDUSTRYDr PRENZLER (Lockyer—ONP) (5.58 p.m.): I move—"That this Parliament press the Federal Government to re-introduce some degree oftariff protection for the ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 12 November 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTGST Tax PoolHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.36 a.m.), by leave: The run-up totomorrow's Special Premiers Conference has featured more ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 12 November 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTPass the Hat Around Concert TourHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.41 a.m.), by leave: I draw theattention of honourable members to a ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 12 November 1998PRIVILEGEFreedom of InformationHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (11.21 a.m.): I rise on a matter ofprivilege suddenly arising. I want to be absolutely certain ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 17 November 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENT Goods and Services TaxHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.35 a.m.), by leave: At last week'sSpecial Premiers Conference in Canberra, Prime ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 18 November 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTSchoolies WeekHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.31 a.m.), by leave: At the end of thisweek, more than 23,000 young Queenslanders will take ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 18 November 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTMulticultural Service AwardsHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.35 a.m.), by leave: This week, I wasprivileged, along with my Parliamentary ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 19 November 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTImax Theatre; Marrakesh ApartmentsHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.41 a.m.), by leave: This State is onthe move again. The private and ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 10 November 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTQueensland Economy; Expo 2002 Hon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.42 a.m.), by leave: Two recentsurveys, by the Australian Industry Group ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 10 November 1998PRIVATISATION OF TAB Hon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (6.14 p.m.): I move the followingamendment—"That all words from and including the words 'this House calls ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 11 November 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTSpecial Premiers Conference; Goods and Services TaxHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.36 a.m.), by leave: This week'sSpecial Premiers ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 17 November 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTExpo 2002Hon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.43 a.m.), by leave: I rise today toinform the House that the Bureau of International ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 19 November 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTNational Memorial WalkHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.43 a.m.): The Royal AustralianRegiment has a proud record of service to this ...
Speech bySHAUN NELSONMEMBER FOR TABLELANDSHansard 20 October 1998WATER STORAGE, IRVINEBANK; ELECTRICITY INDUSTRYMr NELSON (Tablelands—ONP) (6 p.m.): I move—"That the Minister for Mines and Energy will formally apologise, and allow adequatecompensation to be ...
Speech bySHAUN NELSONMEMBER FOR TABLELANDSHansard 22 October 1998PRIVATISATION OF TABMr NELSON (Tablelands—ONP) (6.25 p.m.): I move the following amendment to theamendment moved by the member for Gladstone—"Add the following words after 'process'—'and that ...
Speech bySHAUN NELSONMEMBER FOR TABLELANDSHansard 10 November 1998NATIVE TITLE (QUEENSLAND) STATE PROVISIONS AMENDMENT BILL (No. 2)Mr NELSON (Tablelands—ONP) (5.23 p.m.): Today I will move a raft of amendments to theNative Title (Queensland) State Provisions ...
Speech bySHAUN NELSONMEMBER FOR TABLELANDSHansard 11 November 1998CITIZENS' INITIATED REFERENDUM (CONSTITUTION AMENDMENT) BILL Mr NELSON (Tablelands—ONP) (10.25 p.m.): I would like to believe that if One Nation hadintroduced the CIR Bill, and not the ...
Speech bySHAUN NELSONMEMBER FOR TABLELANDSHansard 12 November 1998QUEENSLAND HEALTHMr NELSON (Tablelands—ONP) (6.25 p.m.): I move the following amendment, which deletes allthe words in the Government's amendment and inserts the amendment circulated in my ...
Speech bySHAUN NELSONMEMBER FOR TABLELANDSHansard 18 November 1998MINISTER FOR EDUCATIONMr NELSON (Tablelands—ONP) (6.19 p.m.): I move the following amendment—"Delete all words after 'That' and insert the following—'this House expresses its concerns that ...
Speech bySHAUN NELSONMEMBER FOR TABLELANDSHansard 26 August 1998NATIVE TITLE (QUEENSLAND) STATE PROVISIONS BILLMr NELSON (Tablelands—ONP) (11.53 a.m.): I rise to speak to this Bill because it is incrediblyimportant to my electorate. We have seen a lot of ...
Speech bySHAUN NELSONMEMBER FOR TABLELANDSHansard 26 August 1998SCHOOL-BASED MANAGEMENTMr NELSON (Tablelands—ONP) (6.35 p.m.): Let me just put one myth to bed right now. TheLeading Schools program was not confined to coalition electorates. The electorate of ...
Speech bySHAUN NELSONMEMBER FOR TABLELANDSHansard 27 August 1998IRVINEBANKMr NELSON (Tablelands—ONP) (2.22 a.m.) I rise to speak on behalf of the people of the smallcommunity of Irvinebank, which is located in my electorate. They are endeavouring to get a ...
Speech bySHAUN NELSONMEMBER FOR TABLELANDSHansard 17 September 1998WATER AUCTIONING, TINAROO FALLS DAMMr NELSON (Tablelands—ONP) (10.32 p.m.): Tonight I rise to condemn the practice ofauctioning water from the Tinaroo Falls Dam. I point out to members of the ...
Speech bySHAUN NELSONMEMBER FOR TABLELANDSHansard 20 October 1998WATER STORAGE, IRVINEBANKMr NELSON (Tablelands—ONP) (10.23 a.m.): According to a letter from the Minister for Minesand Energy dated 25 August 1998, the State is trying to gain exclusion from ...
Speech bySHAUN NELSONMEMBER FOR TABLELANDSHansard 20 October 1998WATER STORAGE, IRVINEBANKMr NELSON (Tablelands—ONP) (11.51 a.m.): Fair and equitable treatment by Governmentdepartments is totally necessary for the public to have faith in their system of ...
Speech bySHAUN NELSONMEMBER FOR TABLELANDSHansard 10 November 1998QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE Mr NELSON (Tablelands—ONP) (11.35 p.m.): Along with some longstanding members of thepolice community, tonight I watched in horror and dismay as the Police Minister ...
Speech bySHAUN NELSONMEMBER FOR TABLELANDSHansard 11 November 1998NATIONAL COMPETITION POLICY Mr NELSON (Tablelands—ONP) (6.17 p.m.): I rise tonight to second the motion moved by themember for Maryborough and acknowledge the fact that his understanding of ...
Speech bySHAUN NELSONMEMBER FOR TABLELANDSHansard 25 August 1998PREMIER'S OVERSEAS TRIPMr NELSON (Tablelands—ONP) (11.50 a.m.): I will address that issue later with the peopleoutside.At a time when Australia needs to be seen as strong and united, standing ...
Speech bySHAUN NELSONMEMBER FOR TABLELANDSHansard 16 September 1998FREEDOM OF SPEECHMr NELSON (Tablelands—ONP) (10.25 a.m.): I wish to read the following statement—"I have fought against white domination, and I have fought against black domination. Ihave ...
Speech bySHAUN NELSONMEMBER FOR TABLELANDSHansard 16 September 1998PUBLIC SERVICE AMENDMENT BILLMr NELSON (Tablelands—ONP) (4.32 p.m.): Today I rise to support the member for SurfersParadise in relation to the Public Service Amendment Bill. I believe that ...
Speech bySHAUN NELSONMEMBER FOR TABLELANDSHansard 17 September 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILLAPPROPRIATION BILLMr NELSON (Tablelands—ONP) (8.56 p.m.): Mr Deputy Speaker, thank you for your update. Iwould like to concede to the Treasurer that, if there ...
Speech bySHAUN NELSONMEMBER FOR TABLELANDSHansard 15 September 1998PERSONAL EXPLANATIONUse of Legislative Assembly Crest in AdvertisingMr NELSON (Tablelands—ONP) (10.07 a.m.), by leave: With regard to the use of theparliamentary crest in one of my local ...
Speech byTony ELLIOTTMEMBER FOR CUNNINGHAMHansard 4 August 1998ADDRESS IN REPLYMr ELLIOTT (Cunningham—NPA) (3.25 p.m.): In rising to take part in this debate on the motionfor the adoption of the Address in Reply to the Governor's Speech, which I thought was a ...
Speech byTony ELLIOTTMEMBER FOR CUNNINGHAMHansard 25 August 1998NATIVE TITLE (QUEENSLAND) STATE PROVISIONS BILLMr ELLIOTT (Cunningham—NPA) (4.54 p.m.): I have pleasure in rising to support this debateon the Native Title (Queensland) State Provisions Bill. I ...
Speech byTony ELLIOTTMEMBER FOR CUNNINGHAMHansard 27 August 1998WORKPLACE RELATIONS AMENDMENT BILL Mr ELLIOTT (Cunningham—NPA) (11.35 p.m.): As someone who comes from ruralQueensland, I have pleasure in taking part in the debate on the Workplace Relations ...
Speech byTony ELLIOTTMEMBER FOR CUNNINGHAMHansard 17 September 1998ASSISTANCE FOR GOONDIWINDI CONTRACTORSMr ELLIOTT (Cunningham—NPA) (10.45 p.m.): Honourable members would have heard of thefloods in areas in and around Goondiwindi. I am sure that many members ...
Speech byTony ELLIOTTMEMBER FOR CUNNINGHAMHansard 18 September 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILLAPPROPRIATION BILLMr ELLIOTT (Cunningham—NPA) (3.32 p.m.): In the limited time that I have available to me,and in a scatter-gun approach, I would like to raise a ...
Speech byTony ELLIOTTMEMBER FOR CUNNINGHAMHansard 11 November 1998AIRCONDITIONING OF GOONDIWINDI STATE SCHOOLMr ELLIOTT (Cunningham—NPA) (11.11 p.m.): The matter that I wish to bring to the attentionof the House tonight is the deplorable conditions suffered ...
Speech byTony ELLIOTTMEMBER FOR CUNNINGHAMHansard 17 November 1998COMMISSIONS OF INQUIRY (FORDE INQUIRY—EVIDENCE) REGULATION 1998Disallowance of Statutory InstrumentMr ELLIOTT (Cunningham—NPA) (2.35 p.m.): I rise to speak in this debate this afternoon as ...
Speech byTony ELLIOTTMEMBER FOR CUNNINGHAMHansard 18 November 1998IMPACT OF NATURAL DISASTERS ON GRAIN GROWERSMr ELLIOTT (Cunningham—NPA) (11.55 p.m.): I take this opportunity to speak in support ofgrain growers from central Queensland right through down to ...
Speech byTony ELLIOTTMEMBER FOR CUNNINGHAMHansard 19 November 1998DAIRY INDUSTRY AMENDMENT BILLMr ELLIOTT (Cunningham—NPA) (12.47 p.m.): I am against deregulation of the dairy industryas a result of the experience that Victoria has had. The retail chains have ...
Speech byHon. T. McGRADYMEMBER FOR MOUNT ISAHansard 6 August 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTElectricity IndustryHon. T. McGRADY (Mount Isa—ALP) (Minister for Mines and Energy and Minister Assisting theDeputy Premier on Regional Development) (9.46 a.m.), by leave: ...
Speech byHon. T. McGRADYMEMBER FOR MOUNT ISAHansard 25 August 1998NATIVE TITLE (QUEENSLAND) STATE PROVISIONS BILLHon. T. McGRADY (Mount Isa—ALP) (Minister for Mines and Energy and Minister Assisting theDeputy Premier on Regional Development) (4.42 p.m.): As ...
Speech byHon. TOM BARTONMEMBER FOR WATERFORDHansard 11 November 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTWoodford Correctional CentreHon. T. A. BARTON (Waterford—ALP) (Minister for Police and Corrective Services) (9.53 a.m.),by leave: I take this opportunity to congratulate ...
Speech byHon. TOM BARTONMEMBER FOR WATERFORDHansard 12 November 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTPolice Beat ShopfrontsHon. T. A. BARTON (Waterford—ALP) (Minister for Police and Corrective Services) (9.50 a.m.),by leave: On Monday, I was pleased to make some very ...
Speech byTony ELLIOTTMEMBER FOR CUNNINGHAMHansard 30 July 1998MOTION OF CONFIDENCEMr ELLIOTT (Cunningham—NPA) (12.04 a.m.): Firstly, Mr Speaker, I congratulate you on yourelevation to that position. I have worked with you on the Public Accounts Committee, and ...
Speech byTony ELLIOTTMEMBER FOR CUNNINGHAMHansard 4 August 1998AMENDMENT TO STANDING ORDERSMr ELLIOTT (Cunningham—NPA) (10.26 a.m.): During the time I have been a member of thisHouse, I have been thrown out of the Chamber only once.Mr Veivers: That was an ...
Speech byTony ELLIOTTMEMBER FOR CUNNINGHAMHansard 4 August 1998WEAPONS ACTMr ELLIOTT (Cunningham—NPA) (12.10 p.m.): I wish to bring to the notice of members of thisHouse and the people of Queensland some suggestions in relation to the Weapons Act. I shall ...
Speech byMr TIM MULHERINMEMBER FOR MACKAYHansard 17 September 1998MR G. HUEGILLMr MULHERIN (Mackay—ALP) (10.30 p.m.): All Queenslanders are proud of ourCommonwealth Games team competing in Kuala Lumpur. The people of Mackay are especially proud,because we can ...
Speech byMr TIM MULHERINMEMBER FOR MACKAYHansard 18 September 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILLAPPROPRIATION BILLMr MULHERIN (Mackay—ALP) (3.05 p.m.): I congratulate the Treasurer on his excellent firstBudget. This Budget is a Budget for all Queenslanders ...
Speech byMr TIM MULHERINMEMBER FOR MACKAYHansard 20 October 1998WATER STORAGE, IRVINEBANK; ELECTRICITY INDUSTRYMr MULHERIN (Mackay—ALP) (6.14 p.m.): I rise to second the amendment moved by theHonourable Minister for Mines and Energy. To have a safe, secure ...
Speech byMr TIM MULHERINMEMBER FOR MACKAYHansard 20 October 1998MACKAY REGION APPRENTICESHIP EMPLOYMENT LIMITEDMr MULHERIN (Mackay—ALP) (7.26 p.m.): On Monday, 12 October I had the privilege, alongwith my parliamentary colleague the Minister for Employment, ...
Speech byHon. TOM BARTONMEMBER FOR WATERFORDHansard 6 August 1998POLICE POWERS AND RESPONSIBILITIES AMENDMENT BILLHon. T. A. BARTON (Waterford—ALP) (Minister for Police and Corrective Services) (12.36 p.m.):I move—"That the Bill be now read a second time."The ...
Speech byHon. TOM BARTONMEMBER FOR WATERFORDHansard 26 August 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTPolice NumbersHon. T. A. BARTON (Waterford—ALP) (Minister for Police and Corrective Services) (9.49 a.m.),by leave: I rise to inform honourable members of the Beattie Labor ...
Speech byHon. TOM BARTONMEMBER FOR WATERFORDHansard 15 September 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTProstitution Law ReformHon. T. A. BARTON (Waterford—ALP) (Minister for Police and Corrective Services) (9.51 a.m.),by leave: A few days after being sworn in as Minister ...
Speech byHon. TOM BARTONMEMBER FOR WATERFORDHansard 17 September 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTAnti-drug Initiative; Schoolies WeekHon. T. A. BARTON (Waterford—ALP) (Minister for Police and Corrective Services) (9.44 a.m.),by leave: On Tuesday of this week I told ...
Speech byHon. TOM BARTONMEMBER FOR WATERFORDHansard 20 October 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTOut-stations Program for Aboriginal OffendersHon. T. A. BARTON (Waterford—ALP) (Minister for Police and Corrective Services) (9.52 a.m.),by leave: Last week I attended the ...
Speech byHon. TOM BARTONMEMBER FOR WATERFORDHansard 21 October 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTMr S. J. CowellHon. T. A. BARTON (Waterford—ALP) (Minister for Police and Corrective Services) (9.40 a.m.),by leave: On Monday, an inmate at Numinbah Correctional Centre, ...
Speech byHon. TOM BARTONMEMBER FOR WATERFORDHansard 21 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee BReportHon. T. A. BARTON (Waterford—ALP) (Minister for Police and Corrective Services) (4.23 ...
Speech byHon. TOM BARTONMEMBER FOR WATERFORDHansard 22 October 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTBoard AppointmentsHon. T. A. BARTON (Waterford—ALP) (Minister for Police and Corrective Services) (9.42 a.m.),by leave: I wish to advise the House of several appointments ...
Speech byMr TIM MULHERINMEMBER FOR MACKAYHansard 22 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee EReportMr MULHERIN (Mackay—ALP) (12.24 p.m.): In speaking to the report of Estimates CommitteeE, I ...
Speech byMr TIM MULHERINMEMBER FOR MACKAYHansard 27 August 1998VANDALISM, SLADE POINT Mr MULHERIN (Mackay—ALP) (2.17 a.m.): I rise to speak today about the proactive steps thathave been taken by the residents of Slade Point in my electorate to curb the ...
Speech byTony ELLIOTTMEMBER FOR CUNNINGHAMHansard 21 October 1998RAILWAY FENCES Mr ELLIOTT (Cunningham—NPA) (10.27 a.m.): The matter I wish to bring to the attention of theHouse and the people of Queensland today is the state of repair of railway fences ...
Speech byBRUCE DAVIDSONMEMBER FOR NOOSAHansard 28 April 1999PERFORMANCE OF MINISTERSMr DAVIDSON (Noosa—LP) (6.15 p.m.): Tonight I rise to speak in the debate on this motion tohighlight the disastrous performance of the Minister for Aboriginal and Torres ...
Speech byBRUCE DAVIDSONMEMBER FOR NOOSAHansard 27 May 1999COOLUM POLICE STATIONMr DAVIDSON (Noosa—LP) (7.18 p.m.): I bring to the attention of the House an issue of greatconcern to people in my electorate and, in particular, in Coolum. It has experienced ...
Speech byBRUCE DAVIDSONMEMBER FOR NOOSAHansard 9 June 1999INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS BILLMr DAVIDSON (Noosa—LP) (5.18 p.m.): In the Courier-Mail on Monday, 31 May, the Ministerfor Employment, Training and Industrial Relations said whilst photographed cuddling a ...
Speech byBRUCE DAVIDSONMEMBER FOR NOOSAHansard 26 August 1999QUEENSLAND BUILDING SERVICES AUTHORITY AMENDMENT BILLMr DAVIDSON (Noosa—LP) (12.09 p.m.): The building and construction industry is now the thirdbiggest industry in Queensland and, as such, its ...
Speech byBRUCE DAVIDSONMEMBER FOR NOOSAHansard 17 September 19991999 STATE BUDGETMr DAVIDSON (Noosa—LP) (4.32 p.m.): A sure sign of a Premier out of control is a Premierwho, when confronted by an almost insurmountable obstacle, runs around blaming everybody ...
Speech byHon. BRIANLITTLEPROUDMEMBER FOR WESTERN DOWNSHansard 27 May 1999STATE DEVELOPMENT AND PUBLIC WORKS ORGANISATION AMENDMENT BILLHon. B. G. LITTLEPROUD (Western Downs—NPA) (4.32 p.m.): I rise to speak on the StateDevelopment and Public Works ...
Speech byHon. BRIANLITTLEPROUDMEMBER FOR WESTERN DOWNSHansard 11 June 1999INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS BILLMr LITTLEPROUD (Western Downs— NPA) (12.50 p.m.): It is interesting that I should follow themember for Kallangur in this debate, because he stated that this ...
Speech byHon. BRIANLITTLEPROUDMEMBER FOR WESTERN DOWNSHansard 17 August 1999INTERACTIVE GAMBLING (PLAYER PROTECTION) AMENDMENT BILLHon. B. G. LITTLEPROUD (Western Downs—NPA) (10.11 p.m.): I am pleased to follow themember for Toowoomba South in this debate ...
Speech byHon. BRIANLITTLEPROUDMEMBER FOR WESTERN DOWNSHansard 25 August 1999ROAD TRANSPORT REFORM BILLHon. B. G. LITTLEPROUD (Western Downs—NPA) (5 p.m.): In rising to speak to the RoadTransport Reform Bill in the later stages of this debate, I acknowledge ...
Speech byHon. BRIANLITTLEPROUDMEMBER FOR WESTERN DOWNSHansard 15 September 1999PRIMARY INDUSTRIES LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLHon. B. G. LITTLEPROUD (Western Downs—NPA) (12.39 p.m.): At the outset, I point out thatthe Opposition is supporting the Bill. I note ...
Speech byHon. BRIANLITTLEPROUDMEMBER FOR WESTERN DOWNSHansard 17 September 19991999 STATE BUDGETHon. B. G. LITTLEPROUD (Western Downs—NPA) (12.19 p.m.): I welcome the opportunity totake part in this debate on the Budget. I want to comment on Budget Paper No. ...
Speech byHon. BRIANLITTLEPROUDMEMBER FOR WESTERN DOWNSHansard 27 October 1999APPROPRIATION BILLEstimates Committee DReportHon. B. G. LITTLEPROUD (Western Downs—NPA) (5.39 p.m.): I intend to direct my commentsto the Estimates of the Department of Environment ...
Speech byHon. BRIANLITTLEPROUDMEMBER FOR WESTERN DOWNSHansard 3 December 1999FORESTRY AMENDMENT BILLHon. B. G. LITTLEPROUD (Western Downs—NPA) (2.30 p.m.): When this Bill was beingdebated before the luncheon recess, I was intrigued to hear the Leader of the ...
Speech byHon. BRIANLITTLEPROUDMEMBER FOR WESTERN DOWNSHansard 8 December 1999WATER RESOURCES AMENDMENT BILLHon. B. G. LITTLEPROUD (Western Downs—NPA) (11.12 p.m.): In rising to speak to the WaterResources Amendment Bill 1999, I first want to make some ...
Speech byBRUCE DAVIDSONMEMBER FOR NOOSAHansard 2 March 1999MINISTER FOR FAIR TRADING, OFFICE FIT-OUTMr DAVIDSON (Noosa—LP) (12.11 p.m.): The Premier has not restored integrity to and publicfaith in the process of Government; he has removed them. It is ...
Speech byBRUCE DAVIDSONMEMBER FOR NOOSAHansard 4 March 1999BILLS OF SALE AND OTHER SECURITIES AMENDMENT BILLMr DAVIDSON (Noosa—LP) (5.07 p.m.): The Opposition is pleased to be able to support theGovernment on the Bills of Sale and Other Securities Amendment ...
Speech byHon. BRIANLITTLEPROUDMEMBER FOR WESTERN DOWNSHansard 10 March 1999CHILD PROTECTION BILLHon. B. G. LITTLEPROUD (Western Downs—NPA) (2.56 p.m.): In rising to speak to the ChildProtection Bill 1999, I wish to address three issues. Firstly, a member ...
Speech byHon. BRIANLITTLEPROUDMEMBER FOR WESTERN DOWNSHansard 10 March 1999CORRECTIVE SERVICES AND PENALTIES AND SENTENCES AMENDMENT BILLHon. B. G. LITTLEPROUD (Western Downs—NPA) (9.33 p.m.): I am pleased to follow themember for Crows Nest in this debate. ...
Speech byHon. BRIANLITTLEPROUDMEMBER FOR WESTERN DOWNSHansard 24 March 1999CORRECTIVE SERVICES LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLHon. B. G. LITTLEPROUD (Western Downs—NPA) (5.11 p.m.): There are two issues I will speakabout in relation to the Corrective Services ...
Speech byHon. BRIANLITTLEPROUDMEMBER FOR WESTERN DOWNSHansard 15 April 1999WORKCOVER QUEENSLAND AMENDMENT BILLHon. B. G. LITTLEPROUD (Western Downs—NPA) (3.15 p.m.): In rising to speak to thisWorkCover Queensland Amendment Bill, I am very conscious that, all ...
Speech byBRUCE DAVIDSONMEMBER FOR NOOSAHansard 4 March 1999RESIDENTIAL TENANCIES AMENDMENT BILL (No. 2)Mr DAVIDSON (Noosa—LP) (5.13 p.m.): The Opposition will not oppose these amendments. Inher second-reading speech, the Minister recalled that the ...
Speech byBRUCE DAVIDSONMEMBER FOR NOOSAHansard 23 March 1999AUCTIONEERS AND AGENTS COMMITTEE; MR D. KELLYMr DAVIDSON (Noosa—LP) (10.20 a.m.): The Opposition calls upon the Minister for FairTrading to explain her failure to act on high-level concerns about a ...
Speech byBRUCE DAVIDSONMEMBER FOR NOOSAHansard 23 March 1999EUMUNDI MARKETMr DAVIDSON (Noosa—LP) (7.10 p.m.): It gives me a great deal of pleasure to rise in thisHouse today to bring to the attention of all honourable members an occasion not only of some ...
Speech byBRUCE DAVIDSONMEMBER FOR NOOSAHansard 14 April 1999WORKCOVER QUEENSLAND AMENDMENT BILLMr DAVIDSON (Noosa—LP) (2.53 p.m.): Workers compensation in Queensland, albeitsomewhat restrictive, was originated in 1881, when a Bill was presented in the House ...
Speech byBRUCE DAVIDSONMEMBER FOR NOOSAHansard 27 April 1999AUCTIONEERS AND AGENTS COMMITTEE; MR D. KELLYMr DAVIDSON (Noosa—LP) (11.49 a.m.): Today in this House we have heard about andwitnessed the abhorrent interference by the Minister for Fair Trading in ...
Speech byBRUCE DAVIDSONMEMBER FOR NOOSAHansard 28 April 1999RETAIL SHOP LEASES AMENDMENT BILLMr DAVIDSON (Noosa—LP) (4.31 p.m.): I rise to speak to the Retail Shop Leases AmendmentBill 1999. In March 1998, I introduced this very Bill to the Chamber. The only ...
Speech byHon. BRIANLITTLEPROUDMEMBER FOR WESTERN DOWNSHansard 10 November 1999FAMILY SERVICES AMENDMENT BILLHon. B. G. LITTLEPROUD (Western Downs—NPA) (4.51 p.m.): In rising to speak to this Bill, it isnot surprising to note that both sides of the House ...
Speech byHon. BRIANLITTLEPROUDMEMBER FOR WESTERN DOWNSHansard 10 November 1999LIQUOR AMENDMENT BILLHon. B. G. LITTLEPROUD (Western Downs—NPA) (9.36 p.m.): In rising to support this Billproposed by the member for Toowoomba North, I see this debate as a ...
Speech byHon. BRIANLITTLEPROUDMEMBER FOR WESTERN DOWNSHansard 23 November 1999LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL (No. 2)Hon. B. G. LITTLEPROUD (Western Downs—NPA) (3.45 p.m.): There are three things that Iwant to raise in relation to the ...
Speech byHon. BRIANLITTLEPROUDMEMBER FOR WESTERN DOWNSHansard 24 November 1999HEALTH LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLHon. B. G. LITTLEPROUD (Western Downs—NPA) (11.39 a.m.): In rising to speak to this HealthLegislation Amendment Bill, I indicate that I will be ...
Speech byHon. BRIANLITTLEPROUDMEMBER FOR WESTERN DOWNSHansard 24 November 1999TRADE MEASUREMENT AMENDMENT BILLHon. B. G. LITTLEPROUD (Western Downs—NPA) (5.31 p.m.): During his speech, the memberfor Bulimba recalled some incidents relating to weights and ...
Speech byHon. BRIANLITTLEPROUDMEMBER FOR WESTERN DOWNSHansard 1 December 1999ELECTORAL AMENDMENT BILLHon. B. G. LITTLEPROUD (Western Downs—NPA) (8.56 p.m.): I second the amendmentmoved by the honourable member for Warwick. Traditionally, in our contributions ...
Speech byHon. BRIANLITTLEPROUDMEMBER FOR WESTERN DOWNSHansard 29 April 1999QUEENSLAND FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY AMENDMENT REGULATION (No. 1) 1999Disallowance of Statutory InstrumentHon. B. G. LITTLEPROUD (Western Downs—NPA) (11.27 p.m.): In rising to support ...
Speech byMr R. QUINNMEMBER FOR MERRIMACHansard 8 December 1999EDUCATION AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr QUINN (Merrimac—LP) (Deputy Leader of the Liberal Party) (12.57 p.m.): The Opposition willbe supporting this legislation. It is mainly technical in ...
Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 15 September 1998MARYBOROUGH BASE HOSPITALMr FELDMAN (Caboolture—ONP) (Leader of the One Nation Party) (11.50 a.m.): The big issuein central Queensland last week and this week has been the attempted ...
Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 16 September 1998WAMURAN STATE SCHOOLMr FELDMAN (Caboolture—ONP) (Leader of the One Nation Party) (9.37 p.m.): Tonight I wishto draw the attention of the House to the deplorable situation at the Wamuran State ...
Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 17 September 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILLAPPROPRIATION BILLMr FELDMAN (Caboolture—ONP) (Leader of the One Nation Party) (4.41 p.m.): I am grateful forthe opportunity to rise in the House to speak about ...
Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 21 October 1998EMPLOYER, LONGREACH SHEEP AND CATTLE PROPERTYMr FELDMAN (Caboolture—ONP) (Leader of the One Nation Party) (10.08 a.m.): Today I riseon behalf of a constituent from Caboolture to personally thank ...
Speech byMr ALLAN GRICE, OAMMEMBER FOR BROADWATERHansard 30 July 1998MOTION OF CONFIDENCEMr GRICE (Broadwater—NPA) (7.43 p.m.): Mr Speaker, firstly, I would like to add to my personalcongratulations on your nomination by doing so publicly in the House. ...
Speech byMr ALLAN GRICE, OAMMEMBER FOR BROADWATERHansard 27 August 1998WORKPLACE RELATIONS AMENDMENT BILLMr GRICE (Broadwater—NPA) (10.01 p.m.): Tonight I wish to speak against the Government'sattempt to abolish Queensland workplace agreements. The amendments ...
Speech byMr ALLAN GRICE, OAMMEMBER FOR BROADWATERHansard 16 September 1998PERSONAL EXPLANATIONAnti-drug Initiative; Schoolies WeekMr GRICE (Broadwater—NPA) (10.05 a.m.), by leave: Yesterday the Minister for Police andCorrective Services made outrageous ...
Speech byMr ALLAN GRICE, OAMMEMBER FOR BROADWATERHansard 4 August 1998CRIMINAL JUSTICE COMMISSIONMr GRICE (Broadwater—NPA) (11.49 a.m.): I cannot help but endorse the comments made bythe previous speaker. I have said numerous times in the press that the very, ...
Speech byMr ALLAN GRICE, OAMMEMBER FOR BROADWATERHansard 18 September 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILLAPPROPRIATION BILLMr GRICE (Broadwater—NPA) (12.20 p.m.): Mr Deputy Speaker, may I say that it is good to seeyou sitting in your position, as our system ...
Speech byHon. ANNA BLIGHMEMBER FOR SOUTH BRISBANEHansard 27 August 1998ADOPTION OF CHILDREN (HAGUE CONVENTION OF INTERCOUNTRY ADOPTION) AMENDMENTBILLHon. A. M. BLIGH (South Brisbane—ALP) (Minister for Families, Youth and Community Careand Minister for ...
Speech byHon. ANNA BLIGHMEMBER FOR SOUTH BRISBANEHansard 15 September 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTCootharinga Society of North Queensland Hon. A. M. BLIGH (South Brisbane—ALP) (Minister for Families, Youth and Community Careand Minister for Disability Services) ...
Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 22 October 1998PRIVATISATION OF TABMr FELDMAN (Caboolture—ONP) (6.30 p.m.): I rise to second the amendment of the memberfor Tablelands and, in doing so, I acknowledge his support of the ASU, being an old union ...
Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 22 October 1998CABOOLTURE BUSINESS ENTERPRISE CENTREMr FELDMAN (Caboolture—ONP) (Leader of the One Nation Party) (7.13 p.m.): Jobs, jobs, jobsis the cry of Premier Beattie and his Labor Government. It is the ...
Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 10 November 1998MR C. RAPPOLTMr FELDMAN (Caboolture—ONP) (Leader of the One Nation Party) (11.50 a.m.): Much hasbeen written about the reasons for the departure from State Parliament of Charles Rappolt. ...
Speech byHon. ANNA BLIGHMEMBER FOR SOUTH BRISBANEHansard 10 November 1998CHILD PROTECTION BILLHon. A. M. BLIGH (South Brisbane—ALP) (Minister for Families, Youth and Community Careand Minister for Disability Services) (2.31 p.m.): I move—"That the Bill be now ...
Speech byHon. ANNA BLIGHMEMBER FOR SOUTH BRISBANEHansard 22 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee DReport Hon. A. M. BLIGH (South Brisbane—ALP) (Minister for Families, Youth and Community ...
Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 27 August 1998FORDE INQUIRY; MR H. HEILPERNMr FELDMAN (Caboolture—ONP) (Leader of the One Nation Party) (6.31 p.m.): Let us notmistake One Nation's intentions in the Forde child abuse inquiry: we ...
Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 22 October 1998PERSONAL EXPLANATION Minister for Police and Corrective ServicesMr FELDMAN (Caboolture—ONP) (Leader of the One Nation Party) (10.10 a.m.), by leave:Yesterday the Minister for Police and ...
Speech byMr DOUG SLACKMEMBER FOR BURNETTHansard 30 July 1998MOTION OF CONFIDENCE Mr SLACK (Burnett—NPA) (10.09 p.m.): Earlier, the member for Southport mentioned that therecent election had been his fifth. I inform the House that, obviously, it was also my ...
Speech byMr DOUG SLACKMEMBER FOR BURNETTHansard 4 August 1998ADDRESS IN REPLY Mr SLACK (Burnett—NPA) (4.06 p.m.): Firstly, I take this opportunity to pledge my loyalty to theCrown and my commitment to the people of Queensland and to the people of my ...
Speech byMr DOUG SLACKMEMBER FOR BURNETTHansard 4 August 1998WORKERS COMPENSATION Mr SLACK (Burnett—NPA) (6.30 p.m.): It is now history that, when the coalition attained office,the workers compensation scheme in Queensland was, in round figures, $400m in ...
Speech byMr DOUG SLACKMEMBER FOR BURNETTHansard 27 August 1998WORKPLACE RELATIONS AMENDMENT BILL Mr SLACK (Burnett—NPA) (3.11 p.m.): With pleasure I join in this debate and support theOpposition's position in relation to opposing the Bill before the House. ...
Speech byMr DOUG SLACKMEMBER FOR BURNETTHansard 17 September 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILLAPPROPRIATION BILL Mr SLACK (Burnett—NPA) (9.27 p.m.): Obviously, the overall thrust of the Budget is very hardto criticise because, as the Treasurer himself ...
Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 12 November 1998HEALTH PRACTITIONERS (SPECIAL EVENTS EXEMPTION) BILLMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (4.27 p.m.): The Opposition will be supporting thisHealth Practitioners (Special Events Exemption) ...
Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 12 November 1998HEALTH AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (4.38 p.m.): The Opposition will be supporting some ofthe important public health issues dealt with in this ...
Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 12 November 1998QUEENSLAND HEALTHMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (6 p.m.): I move—"That this House notes with alarm the health crisis overtaking Queensland's public healthsystem, including—mass meeting ...
Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 18 November 1998PRIVILEGEComments by Member for NicklinMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (10.18 a.m.): I rise on a matter of privilege suddenlyarising.Mr SPEAKER: Order! The member cannot rise on a ...
Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 18 November 1998PRIVILEGEComments by Member for NicklinMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (10.25 a.m.): I rise on a matter of privilege suddenlyarising. This concerns the misrepresentations of the member ...
Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 18 November 1998MINISTER FOR EDUCATIONMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (6.49 p.m.): It is with great pleasure that I rise tonight tosupport the coalition's motion moved by the shadow Minister, because ...
Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 17 November 1998CAIRNS MUSEUMMs BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (12.12 p.m.): I would like to inform the House of some good news forCairns. The board of the Queensland Museum has called for applications for a museum ...
Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 17 November 1998TRAINING FOR MATURE-AGE WORKERSMs BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (6.30 p.m.): In this debate, it is crucial to point out how out of stepwith the rest of Australia Queensland has been under the previous ...
Speech byMrs D. PRATTMEMBER FOR BARAMBAHHansard 17 September 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILLAPPROPRIATION BILL Mrs PRATT (Barambah—ONP) (Deputy Leader of the One Nation Party) (2.47 p.m.): TheBudget papers hold very little for the people of Barambah. The ...
Speech byMrs D. PRATTMEMBER FOR BARAMBAHHansard 20 October 1998WATER STORAGE, IRVINEBANK; ELECTRICITY INDUSTRY Mrs PRATT (Barambah—ONP) (Deputy Leader of the One Nation Party) (6.05 p.m.): I rise tosecond the motion put forward by the member for Tablelands. ...
Speech byMr DOUG SLACKMEMBER FOR BURNETTHansard 22 October 1998BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY (PORTABLE LONG SERVICE LEAVE) AMENDMENTBILL Mr SLACK (Burnett—NPA) (5.44 p.m.): In his second-reading speech on 6 August, the Ministerfor Employment, Training ...
Speech byMr DOUG SLACKMEMBER FOR BURNETTHansard 17 November 1998TRAINING FOR MATURE-AGE WORKERS Mr SLACK (Burnett—NPA) (6.25 p.m.): The House tonight has an opportunity to force thisminority Government to face the challenges of the future in public sector ...
Speech byMr DOUG SLACKMEMBER FOR BURNETTHansard 18 November 1998BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY (PORTABLE LONG SERVICE LEAVE) AMENDMENTBILLMr SLACK (Burnett—NPA) (4.44 p.m.), continuing: In the few minutes I have left to me I willreiterate some of the ...
Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 16 September 1998MEMBER FOR NICKLINMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (10.10 a.m.): I register my disappointment at somestatements made by the member for Nicklin, Peter Wellington, in his defence of the ...
Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 16 September 1998CENSURE OF MINISTER FOR HEALTHMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (6 p.m.): I move—"That this House censures the Minister for Health for breaking an election promise toretain all existing ...
Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 18 September 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILLAPPROPRIATION BILLMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (3.13 p.m.): One of the surprising things about thisLabor Budget is that, despite all the hoopla, it ...
Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 21 September 1998MARYBOROUGH HOSPITALMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (10.20 a.m.): Maryborough people spoke loudly andclearly last month about the Labor Party's broken promises in relation to their ...
Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 30 July 1998MOTION OF CONFIDENCEMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (9 p.m.): As the youngest woman ever to have won aseat in the Queensland Parliament, I am honoured by the opportunity to serve as the ...
Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 6 August 1998HOSPITAL WAITING LISTSMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (10.21 a.m.): I am rising in this place to table adocument, and I find it rather curious that the new Health Minister is silent on the ...
Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 26 August 1998SCHOOL-BASED MANAGEMENTMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (6.25 p.m.): It defies belief that the Labor Minister forEducation would claim that there is no money to keep faith with Queensland ...
Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 27 August 1998WORKPLACE RELATIONS AMENDMENT BILLMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (5.44 p.m.): I have been listening to Labor membersopposite and their repetitive, tedious misrepresentation. They seek to ...
Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 22 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee EReportMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (2.40 p.m.): I am very disappointed with the ...
Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 15 September 1998MARYBOROUGH BASE HOSPITALMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (10.23 a.m.): Health Minister Wendy Edmond is clearlyout of her depth in the Health portfolio and the public hospitals of this ...
Speech byMrs J. SHELDONMEMBER FOR CALOUNDRAHansard 18 November 1998BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY (PORTABLE LONG SERVICE LEAVE) AMENDMENTBILL Mrs SHELDON (Caloundra—LP) (5.13 p.m.): This amendment Bill, sponsored by the Ministerfor Employment, Training ...
Speech byMrs J. SHELDONMEMBER FOR CALOUNDRAHansard 18 November 1998UNIVERSITY OF THE SUNSHINE COAST BILL Mrs SHELDON (Caloundra—LP) (10.57 p.m.): When the Minister for Education introduced theUniversity of the Sunshine Coast Bill into the House last week, I ...
Speech byMrs J. SHELDONMEMBER FOR CALOUNDRAHansard 19 November 1998TREASURY DEPARTMENTMrs SHELDON (Caloundra—LP) (8.33 p.m.): It is with considerable concern that I have learnedthat this Labor Government intends to interfere with the operation of one of the ...
Speech byMr J. HEGARTYMEMBER FOR REDLANDSHansard 30 July 1998MOTION OF CONFIDENCEMr HEGARTY (Redlands—NPA) ( 1 a.m.): Mr Speaker, in rising tonight I would firstly like to takethis opportunity to congratulate you on your appointment to the high office of ...
Speech byMr J. HEGARTYMEMBER FOR REDLANDSHansard 4 August 1998WORKERS COMPENSATIONMr HEGARTY (Redlands—NPA) (6.20 p.m.): The fact that the Workers Compensation Fund is ina far healthier position now than it was when the coalition assumed office in February ...
Speech byMr J. HEGARTYMEMBER FOR REDLANDSHansard 21 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee BReportMr HEGARTY (Redlands—NPA) (4.28 p.m.): I was not a member of the Estimates committee,but ...
Speech byMr J. HEGARTYMEMBER FOR REDLANDSHansard 22 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee FReportMr HEGARTY (Redlands—NPA) (3.53 p.m.): Although I did not take part in EstimatesCommittee ...
Speech byMr J. HEGARTYMEMBER FOR REDLANDSHansard 22 October 1998INTERNATIONAL GARDEN FESTIVALMr HEGARTY (Redlands—NPA) (7.05 p.m.): The Nursery Industry Association ofAustralia—NIAA—is left surprised and confused by the Beattie Labor Government's decision not ...
Speech byMr J. HEGARTYMEMBER FOR REDLANDSHansard 12 November 1998EMERGENCY SERVICES LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr HEGARTY (Redlands—NPA) (3 p.m.): I rise to speak against the Bill, because I have noconfidence in the Government's stated motives for the changes ...
Speech byMr J. HEGARTYMEMBER FOR REDLANDSHansard 17 November 1998GAMBLING STATISTICS, REDLAND BAYMr HEGARTY (Redlands—NPA) (10.25 a.m.): Last Tuesday's Courier-Mail splash lead story onthe State's gambling statistics has the residents of Redland Bay in my ...
Speech byMr J. HEGARTYMEMBER FOR REDLANDSHansard 17 November 1998CHILD PROTECTION LEGISLATIONMr HEGARTY (Redlands—NPA) (11.49 a.m.): I acknowledge the presence in the gallery of mymother, who is here today to celebrate her birthday with me. On 10 November the ...
Speech byMr J. HEGARTYMEMBER FOR REDLANDSHansard 6 August 1998EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIESMr HEGARTY (Redlands—NPA) (7.07 p.m.): It has been brought to my attention that theFederal Government may not be doing all that is possible to encourage employment ...
Speech byMr J. HEGARTYMEMBER FOR REDLANDSHansard 26 August 1998SCHOOL-BASED MANAGEMENTMr HEGARTY (Redlands—NPA) (6.45 p.m.): I rise to speak in this debate this evening notprimarily because of my support for school-based management but because of my belief ...
Speech byMr J. HEGARTYMEMBER FOR REDLANDSHansard 27 August 1998WORKPLACE RELATIONS AMENDMENT BILLMr HEGARTY (Redlands—NPA) (9.10 p.m.): In speaking on the Workplace RelationsAmendment Bill it is important to recognise the job creation record of the former ...
Speech byMrs J. SHELDONMEMBER FOR CALOUNDRAHansard 15 September 1998SUNCORP/METWAY/QIDC MERGERMrs SHELDON (Caloundra—LP) (11.30 a.m.): As a Courier-Mail headline of Saturday, 5September stated, the announcement by the Labor Government, namely Treasurer David ...
Speech byMrs J. SHELDONMEMBER FOR CALOUNDRAHansard 10 November 1998PRIVATISATION OF TABMrs SHELDON (Caloundra—LP) (6.09 p.m.): I have much pleasure in seconding the motionmoved by the member for Toowoomba North, who, in common with me, has a significant ...
Speech byMrs J. SHELDONMEMBER FOR CALOUNDRAHansard 12 November 1998LANDSBOROUGH POLICE STATIONMrs SHELDON (Caloundra—LP) (10.21 a.m.): The future of the Landsborough Police Station isof great and growing concern to the people of Landsborough and surrounding ...
Speech byMrs J. SHELDONMEMBER FOR CALOUNDRAHansard 12 November 1998HEALTH AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMrs SHELDON (Caloundra—LP) (5.24 p.m.): I rise to support the Opposition's spokespersonand to oppose the Health and Other Legislation Amendment Bill. ...
JOHN KINGSTONMEMBER FOR MARYBOROUGHHansard 16 September 1998CENSURE OF MINISTER FOR HEALTHDr KINGSTON (Maryborough—ONP) (6.35 p.m.): This morning the Minister for Health said thatthe people of Maryborough wanted a second-rate hospital rather than the ...
JOHN KINGSTONMEMBER FOR MARYBOROUGHHansard 20 October 1998WATER STORAGE, IRVINEBANK; ELECTRICITY INDUSTRYDr KINGSTON (Maryborough—ONP) (6.44 p.m.): I wish to question the current methods ofprioritising energy projects. I hope I can assume that currently those ...
JOHN KINGSTONMEMBER FOR MARYBOROUGHHansard 22 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee FReport No. 1Dr KINGSTON (Maryborough—ONP) (3.22 p.m.): Firstly, I thank the member for Nudgee for ...
JOHN KINGSTONMEMBER FOR MARYBOROUGHHansard 11 November 1998NATIONAL COMPETITION POLICYDr KINGSTON (Maryborough—ONP) (6.07 p.m.): I move—"That, given the fact that the National Competition Policy is the domestic extension ofthe economic rationalism, and the ...
Speech byMr J. HEGARTYMEMBER FOR REDLANDSHansard 17 September 1998MINISTER FOR EMERGENCY SERVICESMr HEGARTY (Redlands—NPA) (6.10 p.m.): I have pleasure in rising tonight to second thismotion. I support the motion because I am committed to ensuring the ...
Speech byMr J. HEGARTYMEMBER FOR REDLANDSHansard 20 October 1998BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY (PORTABLE LONG SERVICE LEAVE) AMENDMENTBILLMr HEGARTY (Redlands—NPA) (3.47 p.m.): I rise to speak against the portable long serviceleave amendment Bill, which ...
JOHN KINGSTONMEMBER FOR MARYBOROUGHHansard 16 September 1998PUBLIC SERVICE AMENDMENT BILLDr KINGSTON (Maryborough—ONP) (4.44 p.m.): Madam Deputy Speaker, firstly, may Icongratulate the Speaker on his election to office. Because of my respect and concern for ...
Speech byMrs J. SHELDONMEMBER FOR CALOUNDRAHansard 27 August 1998WORKPLACE RELATIONS AMENDMENT BILLMrs SHELDON (Caloundra—LP) (5.26 p.m.): The changes to Queensland's workplace lawsproposed by the Government are very far reaching. They are designed to ...
Speech byMr J. HEGARTYMEMBER FOR REDLANDSHansard 19 November 1998PERSONAL EXPLANATIONKimberley CollegeMr HEGARTY (Redlands—NPA) (10.10 a.m.), by leave: Yesterday, in response to a questionfrom the member for Merrimac, the Education Minister selectively quoted ...
Speech byMr M. ROWELLMEMBER FOR HINCHINBROOKHansard 30 July 1998MOTION OF CONFIDENCEMr ROWELL (Hinchinbrook—NPA) (1.42 a.m.): Certainly right throughout north Queenslandthere are major concerns about a changeover to this Labor Government. Firstly, Madam ...
Speech byMr M. ROWELLMEMBER FOR HINCHINBROOKHansard 5 August 1998ADDRESS IN REPLYMr ROWELL (Hinchinbrook—NPA) (4.41 p.m.): In rising to join this Address in Reply debate, Iwould like to pledge my loyalty to the Queen, her representative, the Governor of ...
Speech byMr M. ROWELLMEMBER FOR HINCHINBROOKHansard 5 August 1998SPORTING SHOOTERSMr ROWELL (Hinchinbrook—NPA) (6.23 p.m.): I rise to support the member for Keppel'smotion. I am extremely concerned about the proceedings here tonight, because there was ...
Speech byMr M. ROWELLMEMBER FOR HINCHINBROOKHansard 27 August 1998WORKPLACE RELATIONS AMENDMENT BILL Mr ROWELL (Hinchinbrook—NPA) (10.41 p.m.): I rise to support the Opposition spokesmanand the concerns that he has raised in relation to the Workplace ...
Speech byMrs E. CUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard 17 November 1998HEALTH AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—IND) (3.42 p.m.): A number of aspects of the Health andOther Legislation Amendment Bill are worthy of support. The ...
Speech byMrs E. CUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard 18 November 1998TRANSPORT LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL (No. 2)Mrs LIZ CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—IND) (3.15 p.m.): I wish to raise a couple of points inrelation to the Transport Legislation Amendment Bill (No. ...
Speech byMrs E. CUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard 18 November 1998TRADING (ALLOWABLE HOURS) AMENDMENT BILLMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—IND) (9.55 p.m.): There is only one issue that I want toraise with the Minister, and it is not a problem with the ...
Speech byMrs E. CUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard 19 November 1998PRIMARY INDUSTRIES LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—IND) (4.56 p.m.): I will comment on three elements of theBill. The first element is the corporatisation of the ...
Speech byMrs E. CUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard 19 November 1998INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AMENDMENT BILLMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—IND) (7.15 p.m.): I would like to clarify a couple of issueswith the Minister. I indicate my appreciation for the replies ...
Speech byMrs E. CUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard 19 November 1998PARAPLEGIC BENEFIT FUNDMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—IND) (8.47 p.m.): This week is Spinal Awareness Week. Inour electorates, there are many people who have been affected by vehicle ...
Speech byMr M. ROWELLMEMBER FOR HINCHINBROOKHansard 17 September 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILLAPPROPRIATION BILL Mr ROWELL (Hinchinbrook—NPA) (4.21 p.m.): I rise to speak to the Appropriation Bill, which isan extremely important piece of legislation. At ...
Speech byMr M. ROWELLMEMBER FOR HINCHINBROOKHansard 19 November 1998PRIMARY INDUSTRIES LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr ROWELL (Hinchinbrook—NPA) (4.30 p.m.): I rise to speak on the Primary IndustriesLegislation Amendment Bill. Certainly a wide range of issues ...
Speech byMr M. ROWELLMEMBER FOR HINCHINBROOKHansard 19 November 1998TARIFF PROTECTION, SUGAR INDUSTRYMr ROWELL (Hinchinbrook—NPA) (6.23 p.m.): I rise to second the amendment to the motionmoved by the member for Crows Nest. I do not think that the Minister is ...
Speech byMr M. ROWELLMEMBER FOR HINCHINBROOKHansard 19 November 1998MOURILYAN HARBOURMr ROWELL (Hinchinbrook—NPA) (8.27 p.m.): Mourilyan Harbour was identified in the Far NorthQueensland 2010 Strategic Development Plan as an opportunity to expand vital trade ...
Speech byHon. M. FOLEYMEMBER FOR YERONGAHansard 4 August 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTRights of Victims of CrimeHon. M. J. FOLEY (Yeronga—ALP) (Attorney-General and Minister for Justice and Minister forThe Arts) (9.45 a.m.), by leave: I take this opportunity to ...
Speech byHon. M. FOLEYMEMBER FOR YERONGAHansard 5 August 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTQueensland Court of Appeal AppointmentsHon. M. J. FOLEY (Yeronga—ALP) (Attorney-General and Minister for Justice and Minister forThe Arts) (9.51 a.m.), by leave: I wish to take ...
Speech byHon. M. FOLEYMEMBER FOR YERONGAHansard 6 August 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTGoods and Services TaxHon. M. J. FOLEY (Yeronga—ALP) (Attorney-General and Minister for Justice and Minister forThe Arts) (9.41 a.m.), by leave: I wish to draw to the attention ...
Speech byHon. M. FOLEYMEMBER FOR YERONGAHansard 6 August 1998ATTORNEY-GENERAL BILLHon. M. J. FOLEY (Yeronga—ALP) (Attorney-General and Minister for Justice and Minister forThe Arts) (12.31 p.m.): I move—"That the Bill be now read a second time."The purpose of ...
Speech byHon. M. FOLEYMEMBER FOR YERONGAHansard 6 August 1998PRIVATE MEMBERS' BILLSHon. M. J. FOLEY (Yeronga—ALP) (Attorney-General and Minister for Justice and Minister forThe Arts) (6.31 p.m.): I rise to support the amendment moved by the Leader of the ...
Speech byHon. M. FOLEYMEMBER FOR YERONGAHansard 25August 1998MEMBERS FOR KEDRON, BUNDAMBA, IPSWICH, CHATSWORTH AND MURRUMBAHon. M. J. FOLEY (Yeronga—ALP) (Attorney-General and Minister for Justice and Minister forThe Arts) (6.36 p.m.): This motion accuses ...
Speech byHon. M. FOLEYMEMBER FOR YERONGAHansard 26 August 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTVictims of CrimeHon. M. J. FOLEY (Yeronga—ALP) (Attorney-General and Minister for Justice and Minister forThe Arts) (9.43 a.m.), by leave: Several weeks ago I outlined to this ...
Speech byHon. M. FOLEYMEMBER FOR YERONGAHansard 27 August 1998FORDE INQUIRY; MR H. HEILPERNHon. M. J. FOLEY (Yeronga—ALP) (Attorney-General and Minister for Justice and Minister forThe Arts) (6.45 p.m.): This motion argues that the House should express a lack ...
Speech byMr M. ROWELLMEMBER FOR HINCHINBROOKHansard 21 October 1998TAX REFORM; PRIMARY INDUSTRIESMr ROWELL (Hinchinbrook—NPA) (10.04 a.m.): I wish to draw the attention of members to themisleading of this House by the Minister for Primary Industries in ...
Speech byMr M. ROWELLMEMBER FOR HINCHINBROOKHansard 21 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee CReportMr ROWELL (Hinchinbrook—NPA) (5.40 p.m.): I rise to speak on the report of ...
Speech byMr M. ROWELLMEMBER FOR HINCHINBROOKHansard 22 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee DReport Mr ROWELL (Hinchinbrook—NPA) (12.10 p.m.): A number of frivolous claims have been madeby ...
Speech byMrs E. CUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard 17 November 1998COMMISSIONS OF INQUIRY (FORDE INQUIRY—EVIDENCE) REGULATION 1998Disallowance of Statutory InstrumentMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—IND) (2.53 p.m.): I rise on this motion of disallowance. ...
Speech byMr M. ROWELLMEMBER FOR HINCHINBROOKHansard 11 November 1998SUGAR INDUSTRYMr ROWELL (Hinchinbrook—NPA) (10.26 a.m.): During the Estimates hearings for theDepartment of Primary Industries and on other occasions since the Minister implied that I had ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 25 August 1998MEMBERS FOR KEDRON, BUNDAMBA, IPSWICH, CHATSWORTH AND MURRUMBAHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (6.16 p.m.): In his contribution, theLeader of One Nation made ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 26 August 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTEconomic Agreement, Queensland and OsakaHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.31 a.m.), by leave: I am pleased tobe able to tell Parliament ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 26 August 1998NATIVE TITLE (QUEENSLAND) STATE PROVISIONS BILLHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (12.08 p.m.), in reply: I actually grew upin Atherton, I played sport in Mareeba ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 27 August 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTCarpentaria/Mount Isa Minerals ProvinceHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.41 a.m.), by leave: As all honourablemembers are aware, the ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 27 August 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTOverseas Visit Hon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.44 a.m.), by leave: I seek leave totable my report on a recent visit to Hong Kong and ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 27 August 1998FORDE INQUIRY; MR H. HEILPERNHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (6.25 p.m.): Has the Leader of theOpposition been caught out again? Do honourable members know what ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 15 September 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTElectricity IndustryHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.37 a.m.), by leave: My Governmentis determined to do everything that it can to ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 16 September 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTStatutory Authorities and Boards Hon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.31 a.m.), by leave: I wish to advisemembers about two important ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 21 October 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTEmployment Campaign Hon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.34 a.m.), by leave: Today, with theEmployment Minister, Paul Braddy, I will be ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 21 October 1998NATIVE TITLE (QUEENSLAND) STATE PROVISIONS AMENDMENT BILL (No. 2)Hon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (3.03 p.m.): I move—"That the Bill be now read a second ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 21 October 1998UNEMPLOYMENTHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (6.23 p.m.): In this short debate inwhich I have only five minutes, I will not have the time to set out the ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 22 October 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTOverseas VisitHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.34 a.m.), by leave: Last week, Iundertook a four-day visit to three key areas of the ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 16 September 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTCrime Prevention Task ForceHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.34 a.m.), by leave: This Governmentis demonstrating that it is tough on ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 16 September 1998PUBLIC SERVICE AMENDMENT BILLHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (2.30 p.m.): In response to the PublicService Amendment Bill it is important that I indicate to ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 6 August 1998STATUTORY INSTRUMENTS AMENDMENT BILLHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (11.42 a.m.): I move—"That the Bill be now read a second time." This Labor Government is ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 6 August 1998PRIVATE MEMBERS' BILLSHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (6.21 p.m.): I second the amendmentto the motion moved by the Leader of the House. In doing so, I say that ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 25 August 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTDrugs Hon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier) (9.35 a.m.), by leave: There are twogreat curses for young Queenslanders— indeed, all young ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 25 August 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTQueensland Heritage Trails NetworkHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.39 a.m.), by leave: Queensland, asall honourable members know, is the ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 17 September 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTConvention IndustryHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.33 a.m.), by leave: My Governmentrecognises the importance of the convention ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 18 September 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTQueensland-Asia LinksHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.32 a.m.), by leave: While the Leaderof the Opposition seems to take pleasure in ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 18 September 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTCriminal Justice Commission ChairpersonHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.36 a.m.), by leave: I am pleased toannounce to the House today ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 20 October 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTQueensland Audit OfficeHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.37 a.m.), by leave: The PublicAccounts Committee of the 48th Parliament tabled the ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 16 September 1998MR SPEAKER'S RULINGMotion of DissentHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (8.40 p.m.): I am opposed to thisdissent motion. I have to say that in the time I have been ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 10 November 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTGoods and Services TaxHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.37 a.m.), by leave: This week'sSpecial Premiers Conference at which the ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 20 October 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTGoods and Services TaxHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.39 a.m.), by leave: On 13 NovemberI will be attending a Special Premiers Conference ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 22 October 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTNational Greenhouse StrategyHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.37 a.m.), by leave: TheCommonwealth has committed Australia to playing a part ...
Speech byMr S. SANTOROMEMBER FOR CLAYFIELDHansard 18 September 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILLAPPROPRIATION BILLMr SANTORO (Clayfield—LP) (11.55 a.m.): creation of the coalition Government. Suffice it toIn this contribution to the second-reading debate ...
Speech byMr S. SANTOROMEMBER FOR CLAYFIELDHansard 20 October 1998BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY (PORTABLE LONG SERVICE LEAVE) AMENDMENTBILLMr SANTORO: The Opposition will be sought no mandate to amend this Act ofopposing most strenuously the amendments ...
Speech byMr S. SANTOROMEMBER FOR CLAYFIELDHansard 17 November 1998TRAINING FOR MATURE-AGE WORKERSMr SANTORO (Clayfield—LP) (6 p.m.): I admissions and/or omissions in this report. I willmove— continue with Dr Smith's disclaimers relating to thedata upon which ...
Speech byMr S. SANTOROMEMBER FOR CLAYFIELDHansard 18 November 1998TRANSPORT LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL (No. 2)Mr SANTORO (Clayfield—LP) (12.55 p.m.): It political reasons. I oppose some of the attitudesis a pleasure to participate in a debate which expressed ...
Speech byMr S. SANTOROMEMBER FOR CLAYFIELDHansard 18 November 1998TRADING (ALLOWABLE HOURS) AMENDMENT BILLMr SANTORO (Clayfield—LP) (9.49 p.m.): On Because Boxing Day 1998 was not gazettedbehalf of the Opposition, I am pleased tonight to as a public holiday ...
Speech byMr S. SANTOROMEMBER FOR CLAYFIELDHansard 18 November 1998SUPREME COURT OF QUEENSLAND ACT AND ANOTHER ACT AMENDMENT BILLMr Schwarten: No. It used to be RockyMr SANTORO (Clayfield—LP) (10.20 p.m.):This Bill, which makes machinery amendments to North. ...
Speech bySHAUN NELSONMEMBER FOR TABLELANDSHansard 30 July 1998MOTION OF CONFIDENCE Mr NELSON (Tablelands—ONP) (12.40 p.m.): Isn't it good to see that this House is upholdingthat tradition already! I am ashamed to be here because of the actions of those on my ...
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 byMr S. SANTOROMEMBER FOR CLAYFIELDHansard 10 November 1998LECKIE ROAD TRANSPORT CONNECTION; CITY/VALLEY BYPASSMr SANTORO (Clayfield—LP) (12.05 p.m.): of a major road being constructed through primeToday I wish to raise in this contribution a series ...
Speech byMr S. SANTOROMEMBER FOR CLAYFIELDHansard 10 November 1998PRIVATISATION OF TABMr SANTORO (Clayfield—LP) (6.45 p.m.): It racing industry. All that I can say is that, in racingis a real pleasure to be able to participate in this terms, the Honourable ...
Speech byMr S. SANTOROMEMBER FOR CLAYFIELDHansard 20 October 1998LECKIE ROAD CONNECTIONMr SANTORO (Clayfield—LP) (7.03 p.m.): I haste and diligence in terms of maintainingwish to this evening raise an issue which, that commitment and the decision by ...
Speech byMr S. SANTOROMEMBER FOR CLAYFIELDHansard 21 October 1998UNEMPLOYMENTMr SANTORO (Clayfield—LP) (6.38 p.m.): journey claims and to throw out the workersTonight we have heard again a very clear outline compensation reforms which will again force upof ...
Speech byMr S. SANTOROMEMBER FOR CLAYFIELDHansard 22 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee FReport No. 1Mr SANTORO (Clayfield—LP) (3.11 p.m.): It restructure of TAFE. The Minister assured ...
Speech byMr S. SANTOROMEMBER FOR CLAYFIELDHansard 11 November 1998NATIVE TITLE (QUEENSLAND) STATE PROVISIONS AMENDMENT BILL (No. 2)Mr SANTORO (Clayfield—LP) (12.18 p.m.): reality, have a detrimental impact on jobs. It is aOver the past six years, native title ...
Speech bySHAUN NELSONMEMBER FOR TABLELANDSHansard 4 August 1998AMENDMENT TO STANDING ORDERSMr NELSON (Tablelands—ONP) (10.25 a.m.): One Nation opposes this motion on the groundsthat it does not coincide with the Premier's stance on improving the decorum of ...
Speech bySHAUN NELSONMEMBER FOR TABLELANDSHansard 5 August 1998IPSWICH CITY COUNCILMr NELSON (Tablelands—ONP) (10.25 a.m.): Last night in the City of Ipswich we saw anotherhammer blow to the rights of individuals to freedom of speech in this great democracy. ...
Speech bySHAUN NELSONMEMBER FOR TABLELANDSHansard 6 August 1998MILLAA MILLAA HOTEL FIREMr NELSON (Tablelands—ONP) (10.20 a.m.): I would like to inform the House that last night anhistoric landmark in the Tablelands electorate, the Millaa Millaa Hotel, burnt ...
Speech bySHAUN NELSONMEMBER FOR TABLELANDSHansard 6 August 1998PRIVATE MEMBERS' BILLSMr NELSON (Tablelands—ONP) (6.36 p.m.): I rise to speak in this debate on behalf of OneNation. The motion moved by the member for Indooroopilly is of legitimate concern to ...
Speech byMr S. SANTOROMEMBER FOR CLAYFIELDHansard 22 October 1998LECKIE ROAD CONNECTION; AIRPORT MOTORWAYMr SANTORO (Clayfield—LP) (7.01 p.m.): I During all of that battle, the honourablewish to talk tonight about the decision by the member for Chermside, who ...
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 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 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 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 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 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 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 1 December 1999TOWNSVILLE INDUSTRIAL PARKMr FELDMAN Caboolture—ONP) (6.35 p.m.): Tonight I rise in support of the motion of themember for Burdekin. I can understand why the member for Burdekin is so passionate ...
Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 1 December 1999ELECTORAL AMENDMENT BILLMr FELDMAN (Caboolture—ONP) (10.33 p.m.): I rise to speak to the motion moved by themember for Warwick. One Nation's Electoral Amendment Bill is a Bill that we were ...
Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 1 December 1999SCHOOLS, CABOOLTURE ELECTORATEMr FELDMAN Caboolture—ONP) (11.10 p.m.): I rise with great pleasure to advise this House ofa major achievement in the promotion of arts in education in Caboolture. ...
Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 3 December 1999FORESTRY AMENDMENT BILLMr FELDMAN (Caboolture—ONP) (3.03 p.m.): I rise to speak to the Forestry Amendment Bill1999. The agreement the Government refers to does not, despite the Government's ...
Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 7 December 1999SUICIDEMr FELDMAN (Caboolture—ONP) (11.30 a.m.): I rise to inform the House about White WreathDay and an upcoming White Wreath memorial service which is to be held on 29 March 2000. It is with a ...
Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 7 December 1999NEW TAX SYSTEM PRICE EXPLOITATION CODE (QUEENSLAND BILLMr FELDMAN (Caboolture—ONP) (2.30 p.m.): It is with pleasure that I rise to speak to the NewTax System Price Exploitation Code (Queensland) ...
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 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 16 September 19991999 STATE BUDGETMr FELDMAN (Caboolture—ONP) (12.23 a.m.): It is with great pleasure that I rise to speak inthis Budget debate. I am pleased to see a credit Budget, although there are some ...
Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 23 November 1999CORPORATE ANGEL NETWORK OF AUSTRALIAMr FELDMAN (Caboolture—ONP) (11.13 p.m.): It is with pleasure that I rise to inform the Houseof a relatively new charity to Australia—the Corporate Angel ...
Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 25 November 1999INCREASE IN CRIMEMr FELDMAN (Caboolture—ONP) (6.31 p.m.): As a former police officer, it is with great pleasurethat I rise to speak in support of the Government amendment. I do not want the ...
Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 25 November 1999STATE PENALTIES ENFORCEMENT BILLMr FELDMAN Caboolture—ONP) (10.50 p.m.): Although my comments tonight will besomewhat brief, they will be to the point. I am sure that all members of this House ...
Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 30 November 1999CABOOLTURE ELECTORATEMr FELDMAN (Caboolture—ONP) (10.11 a.m.): I rise today to formally express the gratitude ofthe Caboolture electorate to the leaders and front bench members of the Beattie ...
Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 1 December 1999PROSTITUTION BILLMr FELDMAN (Caboolture—ONP) (3.16 p.m.): Whilst I agree in principle with some of what thelast speaker said, this is indeed a moral issue. One Nation strongly opposes the ...
Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 29 October 1999SOUTH BANK CORPORATION AMENDMENT BILLMr FELDMAN (Caboolture—ONP) (11.14 a.m.): In line with what the Leader of the Oppositionhas said about being people conscious, we realise that the South Bank ...
Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 10 November 1999AUSTRALIAN BROADCASTING CORPORATIONMr FELDMAN Caboolture—ONP) (11.36 a.m.): I, too, rise to support the motion moved by thePremier and seconded by the Leader of the Opposition. I must say that ...
Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 10 November 1999FAMILY SERVICES AMENDMENT BILLMr FELDMAN (Caboolture—ONP) (5.37 p.m.): It is with pleasure that I rise to speak on theFamily Services Amendment Bill 1999. It is good to put in perspective the ...
Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 11 November 1999PUBLIC SECTOR ETHICS AMENDMENT BILLMr FELDMAN Caboolture—ONP) (5.28 p.m.): It is with pleasure that I rise to speak to the PublicSector Ethics Amendment Bill 1999. I wish to pick up from where ...
Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 11 November 1999ST GEORGE IRRIGATION AREAMr FELDMAN (Caboolture—ONP) (6.40 p.m.): It is true that the people out at St George doknow what is going on. They know what is up. They do not have to taste clay to ...
Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 11 November 1999DOMESTIC VIOLENCE (FAMILY PROTECTION) AMENDMENT BILLMr FELDMAN (Caboolture—ONP) (12.01 a.m.): In rising to make my contribution to this debatetonight, I firstly wish to pay tribute to the men ...
Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 27 October 1999FORESTRY INDUSTRYMr FELDMAN (Caboolture—ONP) (6.47 p.m.): Tonight my contribution is going to be aboutpeople affected by the RFA, such as Brian Gentry, a Gympie-based contractor who has been ...
Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 27 October 1999LIQUOR AMENDMENT BILLMr FELDMAN Caboolture—ONP) (9.27 p.m.): Tonight it is with heartfelt emotion that I rise tocontribute to the debate on the Liquor Amendment Bill. We have witnessed a similar ...
Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 27 October 1999CABOOLTURE STATE SCHOOLMr FELDMAN (Caboolture—ONP) (11.19 p.m.): It is going to be accolades to brickbats for theMinister for Education. On 7 October 1994, the principal of the Caboolture State ...
Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 7 December 1999GAMING MACHINE AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL (No.2)Mr FELDMAN (Caboolture—ONP) (4.23 p.m.): It is with pleasure that I rise to speak on theGaming Machine and Other Legislation Amendment ...
Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 26 October 1999REPUBLICMr FELDMAN(Caboolture—ONP) (Leader of the One Nation Party) (12.09 p.m.): I raise in theParliament a matter of national importance. Honourable members will be aware—and after ...
Speech byMr R. QUINNMEMBER FOR MERRIMACHansard 22 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee FReport No. 1Mr QUINN (Merrimac—LP) (3.01 p.m.): At the outset, I also place on record my ...
Speech byMr R. QUINNMEMBER FOR MERRIMACHansard 22 October 1998COORPAROO SECONDARY COLLEGEMr QUINN (Merrimac—LP) (Deputy Leader of the Liberal Party) (7.22 p.m.): This morning, theMinister for Education tried to salvage some pride from the wreckage of his ...
Speech byMr R. QUINNMEMBER FOR MERRIMACHansard 18 November 1998MINISTER FOR EDUCATION Mr QUINN (Merrimac—LP) (Deputy Leader of the Liberal Party) (6 p.m.): I move—"That this House expresses its growing concern at the way in which the Minister forEducation is ...
Speech byMr R. QUINNMEMBER FOR MERRIMACHansard 18 November 1998UNIVERSITY OF THE SUNSHINE COAST BILLMr QUINN (Merrimac—LP) (Deputy Leader of the Liberal Party) (10.37 p.m.): The coalition hasgreat pleasure in supporting the passage of the University of the ...
Speech byMr B. LITTLEPROUDMEMBER FOR WESTERN DOWNSHansard 30 July 1998MOTION OF CONFIDENCE Mr LITTLEPROUD (Western Downs— NPA) (10.29 p.m.): I stand once again in this Houserepresenting the people of Western Downs. I am aware of the make-up of this House. I ...
Speech byMr B. LITTLEPROUDMEMBER FOR WESTERN DOWNSHansard 5 August 1998WARREGO HIGHWAYMr LITTLEPROUD (Western Downs— NPA) (7.21 p.m.): Tonight I want to put on the publicrecord my appeal to the Minister for Transport, the Honourable Steve Bredhauer, to ...
Speech byMr B. LITTLEPROUDMEMBER FOR WESTERN DOWNSHansard 6 August 1998ADDRESS IN REPLYMr LITTLEPROUD (Western Downs— NPA) (3 p.m.): I am quite proud to be part of this 49thParliament, which promises to be very different. Madam Deputy Speaker, I note your ...
Speech byHon. BRIANLITTLEPROUDMEMBER FOR WESTERN DOWNSHansard 21 October 1998DALBY TAFEHon. B. G. LITTLEPROUD (Western Downs—NPA) (7.10 p.m.): The people of Dalby and districtwere treated shabbily by the Goss Government in 1990. Unless the present Minister ...
Speech byMr D. BRISKEYMEMBER FOR CLEVELANDHansard 11 November 1998GAMING MACHINE TURNOVERMr BRISKEY (Cleveland—ALP) (11 p.m.): There has been much distortion andmisinformation surrounding recently released gaming machine turnover figures in Queensland.Funnily ...
Speech byMr D. BRISKEYMEMBER FOR CLEVELANDHansard 17 November 1998ACCRUAL OUTPUT BUDGETINGMr BRISKEY (Cleveland—ALP) (12 p.m.): One of the greatest challenges facingQueensland Treasury and the Queensland Public Service in the year ahead will be ...
Speech byMr D. BRISKEYMEMBER FOR CLEVELANDHansard 17 November 1998YOUTH UNEMPLOYMENT; VOICES OF YOUTH FORUMMr BRISKEY (Cleveland—ALP) (7.24 p.m.): Over the next month, 37,928 of Queenslandschool leavers will be facing their future head-on as they go on from ...
Speech byDAVID DALGLEISHMEMBER FOR HERVEY BAYHansard 5 August 1998ADDRESS IN REPLY Mr DALGLEISH (Hervey Bay—ONP) (2.53 p.m.): In making my maiden speech, I would first liketo state how proud I am to be here as the member for Hervey Bay and as a member of ...
Speech byDAVID DALGLEISHMEMBER FOR HERVEY BAYHansard 5 August 1998ADDRESS IN REPLYMr DALGLEISH (Hervey Bay—ONP) (2.53 p.m.): In making my maiden speech, I would first liketo state how proud I am to be here as the member for Hervey Bay and as a member of ...
Speech byDAVID DALGLEISHMEMBER FOR HERVEY BAYHansard 21 October 1998MR J. RUSHMr DALGLEISH (Hervey Bay—ONP) (10.24 a.m.): I recently had the great pleasure of sharingsome special time with Mr Jack Rush. Mr Rush was born on 10 October 1898 and has recently ...
Speech byHon. D. HAMILLMEMBER FOR IPSWICHHansard 30 July 1998MOTION OF CONFIDENCE Hon. D. J. HAMILL (Ipswich—ALP) (Treasurer) (12.04 p.m.): Labor in Queensland has anenviable record of sound financial management. This Government is committed to maintaining ...
Speech byMr D. BRISKEYMEMBER FOR CLEVELANDHansard 5 August 1998MR J. AUTONMr BRISKEY (Cleveland—ALP) (10.19 a.m.): I rise to speak about a young man with abig future. Jason Auton of Cleveland was recently named Young Retail Executive of the Year. Ifirst met ...
Speech byMr D. BRISKEYMEMBER FOR CLEVELANDHansard 5 August 1998STRADBROKE FERRIESMr BRISKEY (Cleveland—ALP) (7.27 p.m.): Before I raise the matter that I wish to speakabout tonight, I advise the member for Caboolture and all other One Nation Party members ...
Speech byMr D. BRISKEYMEMBER FOR CLEVELANDHansard 6 August 1998ADDRESS IN REPLYMr BRISKEY (Cleveland—ALP) (2.43 p.m.): The State election on 13 June identifiedcrucial issues for all Queenslanders. Those are the issues that affect their daily lives, ...
Speech byMr D. BRISKEYMEMBER FOR CLEVELANDHansard 16 September 1998CLEVELAND AMBULANCE STATIONMr BRISKEY (Cleveland—ALP) (10.28 a.m.): Recently I had the great pleasure ofwelcoming the Minister for Emergency Services, the Honourable Merri Rose, to my ...
Speech byMr D. BRISKEYMEMBER FOR CLEVELANDHansard 17 September 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILLAPPROPRIATION BILLMr BRISKEY (Cleveland—ALP) (5.46 p.m.): Mr Speaker—Ms Bligh: It is a hard act to follow.Mr BRISKEY: It certainly is. I ask the honourable ...
Speech byMr D. BRISKEYMEMBER FOR CLEVELANDHansard 20 October 1998DISABILITY SERVICES; MISS LIONS COMPETITIONMr BRISKEY (Cleveland—ALP) (10.21 a.m.): The Beattie Government's $30m a yearincrease in funding for disability services is no token increase or minor ...
Speech byMr D. BRISKEYMEMBER FOR CLEVELANDHansard 21 October 1998CLEVELAND MEALS ON WHEELS ASSOCIATIONMr BRISKEY (Cleveland—ALP) (10.02 a.m.): Today I rise to pay tribute to the volunteersand management committee of the Cleveland Meals on Wheels Association. ...
Speech byMr D. BRISKEYMEMBER FOR CLEVELANDHansard 21 October 1998UNEMPLOYMENTMr BRISKEY (Cleveland—ALP) (6.52 p.m.): I am pleased to speak in support of theamended motion and to place on the record my support for the programs this Government hasinitiated to ...
Speech byMr D. BRISKEYMEMBER FOR CLEVELANDHansard 21 October 1998MORETON BAY WATER TAXIS; MANSFIELD ALP BRANCHMr BRISKEY (Cleveland—ALP) (7.23 p.m.): The Beattie Government's first Budgetcontained funding for a small but by no means insignificant transport ...
Speech byMr D. BRISKEYMEMBER FOR CLEVELANDHansard 10 November 1998UNEMPLOYMENTMr BRISKEY (Cleveland—ALP) (11.56 a.m.): I rise today to speak on the most seriouseconomic and social issue facing the nation and the State: unemployment. Creating long-termand ...
Speech byMr D. BRISKEYMEMBER FOR CLEVELANDHansard 10 November 1998NATIVE TITLE (QUEENSLAND) STATE PROVISIONS AMENDMENT BILL (No. 2)Mr BRISKEY (Cleveland—ALP) (8.40 p.m.): I rise to support the Bill, which demonstratesthat only Labor Governments have the ...
Speech byHon. D. HAMILLMEMBER FOR IPSWICHHansard 30 July 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTCompulsory Third-Party Insurance Premiums Hon. D. J. HAMILL (Ipswich—ALP) (Treasurer) (3.46 a.m.), by leave: In accordance with theMotor Vehicle Insurance Act 1994, I table the ...
Speech byHon. D. HAMILLMEMBER FOR IPSWICHHansard 25 August 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTGoods and Services TaxHon. D. J. HAMILL (Ipswich—ALP) (Treasurer) (9.47 a.m.), by leave: I raise a matter that shouldbe of grave concern to all Queenslanders and that is the ...
Speech byHon. D. HAMILLMEMBER FOR IPSWICHHansard 27 August 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTSuncorp-Metway LtdHon. D. J. HAMILL (Ipswich—ALP) (Treasurer) (9.48 a.m.), by leave: I wish to inform the Housethat this Government is honouring its pre-election commitment to ...
Speech byHon. D. HAMILLMEMBER FOR IPSWICHHansard 16 September 1998MR SPEAKER'S RULINGMotion of DissentHon. D. J. HAMILL (Ipswich—ALP) (Treasurer) (9.09 p.m.): I am pleased to follow thehonourable member for Moggill in this debate. Although we are taking ...
Speech byHon. D. HAMILLMEMBER FOR IPSWICHHansard 18 September 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILLAPPROPRIATION BILLHon. D. J. HAMILL (Ipswich—ALP) (Treasurer) (3.43 p.m.), in reply: I thank all honourablemembers who participated in the debate for their ...
Speech byHon. D. HAMILLMEMBER FOR IPSWICHHansard 21 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee AReport No. 2Hon. D. J. HAMILL (Ipswich—ALP) (Treasurer) (2.41 p.m.): One of the key features of ...
Speech byHon. D. HAMILLMEMBER FOR IPSWICHHansard 21 October 1998UNEMPLOYMENTHon. D. J. HAMILL (Ipswich—ALP) (Treasurer) (6.33 p.m.): The Leader of the Oppositionbelieves that if he can say the same untruth time and time again people might just believe him. ...
Speech byHon. D. HAMILLMEMBER FOR IPSWICHHansard 22 October 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTTreasurer's Annual StatementHon. D. J. HAMILL (Ipswich—ALP) (Treasurer) (9.40 a.m.), by leave: As the House will beaware, the Treasurer's Annual Statement is my report to ...
Speech byHon. D. HAMILLMEMBER FOR IPSWICHHansard 20 October 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTJapanese EconomyHon. D. J. HAMILL (Ipswich—ALP) (Treasurer) (9.46 a.m.), by leave: Last week, accompaniedby senior executives of the Queensland Treasury Corporation, I met ...
Speech byHon. D. HAMILLMEMBER FOR IPSWICHHansard 10 November 1998PRIVATISATION OF TAB Hon. D. J. HAMILL (Ipswich—ALP) (Treasurer) (6.19 p.m.): I rise to second the amendmentmoved by the Premier and, in doing so, I want to further outline some of the financial ...
Speech byMr D. BRISKEYMEMBER FOR CLEVELANDHansard 11 November 1998ARMISTICE DAYMr BRISKEY (Cleveland—ALP) (10.20 a.m.): I wish to say a few words to mark this day,the 80th anniversary of Armistice Day. I also wish that the House was not sitting today so that ...
Speech byMr G. HEALYMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA NORTHHansard 22 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee GReportMr HEALY (Toowoomba North—NPA) (4.24 p.m.): I place on record my appreciation for the ...
Speech byMr G. HEALYMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA NORTHHansard 22 October 1998PRIVATISATION OF TABMr HEALY (Toowoomba North—NPA) (6.01 p.m.): I move—"That this House supports the privatisation of the Queensland TAB." If ever there was a motion that deserved the full ...
Speech byMr G. HEALYMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA NORTHHansard 10 November 1998PRIVATISATION OF TABMr HEALY (Toowoomba North—NPA) (6 p.m.): I move— "That, given the Resolution passed by this Parliament on 22 October which said, in part,'... given the importance of the ...
Speech byGRANT MUSGROVEMEMBER FOR SPRINGWOODHansard 5 August 1998ADDRESS IN REPLYMr MUSGROVE (Springwood—ALP) (2.40 p.m.): It is a great honour and a privilege to take myseat in this place as the representative of my local community. I congratulate you, Mr ...
Speech byMr G. HEALYMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA NORTHHansard 27 August 1998WORKPLACE RELATIONS AMENDMENT BILLMr HEALY (Toowoomba North—NPA) (3.51 p.m.): Strange as it may seem, I always enjoy thecontribution of the member for Bulimba when he speaks on industrial ...
Speech byMr G. HEALYMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA NORTHHansard 16 September 1998POLICE BLUE HEARTS AWARDS; BONANZA TIPPING COMPETITIONMr HEALY (Toowoomba North—NPA) (9.27 p.m.): Over the last two years, a very worthwhileand successful promotion has occurred as part of ...
Speech byMr G. HEALYMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA NORTHHansard 17 September 1998MINISTER FOR EMERGENCY SERVICESMr HEALY (Toowoomba North—NPA) (6.52 p.m.): It did not take long for this Minister to get herfeet under the ministerial desk and start creating havoc in her ...
Speech byMr G. HEALYMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA NORTHHansard 21 October 1998PERSONAL EXPLANATIONToowoomba Clydesdales Rugby League TeamMr HEALY (Toowoomba North—NPA) (9.52 a.m.), by leave: Yesterday in this House theMinister for Tourism, Sport and Racing made some ...
Speech byGRANT MUSGROVEMEMBER FOR SPRINGWOODHansard 19 November 1998LOGAN RADIO 101FMMr MUSGROVE (Springwood—ALP) (8.37 p.m.): I rise to pay tribute to the managementcommittee, past and present, of 101FM, whose 10th birthday celebration I was pleased to ...
Speech byHARRY BLACKMEMBER FOR WHITSUNDAYHansard 30 July 1998 1998MOTION OF CONFIDENCEMr BLACK (Whitsunday—ONP) (1.28 a.m.): I congratulate the Speaker on his election to hisoffice. Winston Churchill once told Parliament about his experience with the boneless ...
Speech byHARRY BLACKMEMBER FOR WHITSUNDAYHansard 25 August 1998MEMBERS FOR KEDRON, BUNDAMBA, IPSWICH, CHATSWORTH AND MURRUMBAMr BLACK (Whitsunday—ONP) (6.11 p.m.): I have pleasure in seconding this motion to restrictthe five ALP members representing the ...
Speech byHARRY BLACKMEMBER FOR WHITSUNDAYHansard 26 August 1998WORKPLACE RELATIONS AMENDMENT BILLMr BLACK (Whitsunday—ONP) (5.25 p.m.): Pauline Hanson's One Nation forum is completelyopposed to this Bill in its entirety. The principal goal of this Bill is to ...
Speech byHARRY BLACKMEMBER FOR WHITSUNDAYHansard 20 October 1998BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY (PORTABLE LONG SERVICE LEAVE) AMENDMENTBILLMr BLACK (Whitsunday—ONP) (4.54 p.m.): I rise to express my concern about the threat thatthis Bill poses to ravage ...
Speech byGRANT MUSGROVEMEMBER FOR SPRINGWOODHansard 17 September 1998MINISTER FOR EMERGENCY SERVICESMr MUSGROVE (Springwood—ALP) (6.20 p.m.): I am pleased to hear that, in common with theformer Minister, the Minister also received a plaque. I am sure that she ...
Speech byGRANT MUSGROVEMEMBER FOR SPRINGWOODHansard 18 September 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILLAPPROPRIATION BILLMr MUSGROVE (Springwood—ALP) (2.30 p.m.): Much has been said about this Budget in thisdebate. Members opposite have claimed that this Budget ...
Speech byGRANT MUSGROVEMEMBER FOR SPRINGWOODHansard 20 October 1998AVERAGE AGE OF MEMBERS OF PARLIAMENTMr MUSGROVE (Springwood—ALP) (12.18 p.m.): I welcome the announcement today of thenew Federal shadow Cabinet. I think members will agree that it is a ...
Speech byGRANT MUSGROVEMEMBER FOR SPRINGWOODHansard 10 November 1998LOGAN AND MOUNT GRAVATT POLICE DISTRICTS, LAW AND ORDERMr MUSGROVE (Springwood—ALP) (12.01 a.m.): I rise to inform the House of some of theinitiatives of the Beattie Labor Government, and in ...
Speech byGRANT MUSGROVEMEMBER FOR SPRINGWOODHansard 12 November 1998EMERGENCY SERVICES LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr MUSGROVE (Springwood—ALP) (3.39 p.m.): I remind the member for Redlands of theMasters report, which was prepared and kept secret from this ...
Speech byGRANT MUSGROVEMEMBER FOR SPRINGWOODHansard 12 November 1998LOGAN HOSPITAL; TRANSPORTMr MUSGROVE (Springwood—ALP) (7.24 p.m.): Tonight I rise to inform the House of moreachievements of the Beattie Labor Government in Logan City. As the member for ...
Speech byHARRY BLACKMEMBER FOR WHITSUNDAYHansard 21 October 1998UNEMPLOYMENTMr BLACK (Whitsunday—ONP) (6.48 p.m.): I support the motion that this House notes thedeteriorating jobs situation in Queensland and the failure of this Government to make any ...
Speech byHARRY BLACKMEMBER FOR WHITSUNDAYHansard 10 November 1998NATIVE TITLE (QUEENSLAND) STATE PROVISIONS AMENDMENT BILL (No. 2)Mr BLACK (Whitsunday—ONP) (11.02 p.m.): Native title is an issue of paramount importance toAustralia today. This issue has ...
Speech byHARRY BLACKMEMBER FOR WHITSUNDAYHansard 17 November 1998TRAINING FOR MATURE-AGE WORKERSMr BLACK (Whitsunday—ONP) (6.35 p.m.): I must point out One Nation's policy in relation toemployment. We seek to and have always sought to introduce a very ...
Speech byHARRY BLACKMEMBER FOR WHITSUNDAYHansard 18 November 1998QUEENSLAND BUILDING SERVICES AUTHORITY AMENDMENT BILLMr BLACK (Whitsunday—ONP) (10.20 a.m.): I move—"That the Bill be now read a second time."Security of payment in the building industry has ...
Speech byGRANT MUSGROVEMEMBER FOR SPRINGWOODHansard 6 August 1998MR N. RUNDAMEN; SPRINGWOOD STATE HIGH SCHOOLMr MUSGROVE (Springwood—ALP) (10.23 a.m.): I rise to inform this place of the work of anoutstanding individual and educator in my electorate, Mr Noel ...
Speech byGRANT MUSGROVEMEMBER FOR SPRINGWOODHansard 15 September 1998CRIME PREVENTION STRATEGYMr MUSGROVE (Springwood—ALP) (10.21 a.m.): The Government is determined to get toughon the causes of crime. Alcohol and drug abuse, child abuse, unemployment and ...
Speech byGRANT MUSGROVEMEMBER FOR SPRINGWOODHansard 16 September 1998ONE NATION PARTYMr MUSGROVE (Springwood—ALP) (9.42 p.m.): This morning the member for Tablelandsresponded quite vigorously to an answer given by the Deputy Premier to a question about racism ...
Speech byGRANT MUSGROVEMEMBER FOR SPRINGWOODHansard 17 September 1998ONE NATION PARTYMr MUSGROVE (Springwood—ALP) (10.16 a.m.): The member for Tablelands and the memberfor Caboolture get very upset when anyone dares to suggest that the members of their party, ...
Speech byGRANT MUSGROVEMEMBER FOR SPRINGWOODHansard 19 November 1998DAIRY INDUSTRY AMENDMENT BILLMr MUSGROVE (Springwood—ALP) (12.52 p.m.): I rise to support the passage of the DairyIndustry Amendment Bill. In common with the member for Kurwongbah, I had a ...
Speech byGRANT MUSGROVEMEMBER FOR SPRINGWOODHansard 21 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee BReportMr MUSGROVE (Springwood—ALP) (4.02 p.m.): In relation to the arts, the member ...
Speech byHon. JUDY SPENCEMEMBER FOR MOUNT GRAVATTHansard 19 November 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTInternational Direct Mail HoaxesHon. J. C. SPENCE (Mount Gravatt— ALP) (Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait IslanderPolicy and Minister for Women's Policy and ...
Speech byJULIE ATTWOODMEMBER FOR MOUNT OMMANEYHansard 4 August 1998ADDRESS IN REPLYMrs ATTWOOD (Mount Ommaney—ALP) (4.59 p.m.): I am very honoured and proud to standbefore honourable members today as the first elected female member for the electorate of ...
Speech byJULIE ATTWOODMEMBER FOR MOUNT OMMANEYHansard 26 August 1998WORKPLACE RELATIONS AMENDMENT BILLMrs ATTWOOD (Mount Ommaney—ALP) (5.31 p.m.): This Government is strongly opposed tothe QWA system of individual agreements that are kept secret and ...
Speech byJULIE ATTWOODMEMBER FOR MOUNT OMMANEYHansard 17 September 1998GOODS AND SERVICES TAXMrs ATTWOOD (Mount Ommaney—ALP) (10.24 a.m.): I have had many approaches fromconcerned senior members in my electorate about the proposed GST of the present ...
Speech byJULIE ATTWOODMEMBER FOR MOUNT OMMANEYHansard 17 September 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILLAPPROPRIATION BILLMrs ATTWOOD (Mount Ommaney—ALP) (9.44 p.m.): I am proud to be part of a Governmentthat is committed to reducing unemployment and targeting ...
Speech byJULIE ATTWOODMEMBER FOR MOUNT OMMANEYHansard 20 October 1998BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY (PORTABLE LONG SERVICE LEAVE) AMENDMENTBILLMrs ATTWOOD (Mount Ommaney—ALP) (4.58 p.m.): The Bill before the House today is part ofan overall reform ...
Speech byJULIE ATTWOODMEMBER FOR MOUNT OMMANEYHansard 21 October 1998OXLEY SECONDARY COLLEGE; MONTROSE SPECIAL SCHOOLMrs ATTWOOD (Mount Ommaney—ALP) (10.14 a.m.): I would like to draw members' attentionto a special high school in my electorate called the ...
Speech byJULIE ATTWOODMEMBER FOR MOUNT OMMANEYHansard 21 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee CReportMrs ATTWOOD (Mount Ommaney—ALP) (4.54 p.m.): Estimates Committee C was my ...
Speech byHon. JUDY SPENCEMEMBER FOR MOUNT GRAVATTHansard 22 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee DReportHon. J. C. SPENCE (Mount Gravatt— ALP) (Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait ...
Speech byHon. JUDY SPENCEMEMBER FOR MOUNT GRAVATTHansard 10 November 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTViolence in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Communities Hon. J. C. SPENCE (Mount Gravatt— ALP) (Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait IslanderPolicy and ...
Speech byHon. JUDY SPENCEMEMBER FOR MOUNT GRAVATTHansard 10 November 1998RESIDENTIAL TENANCIES AMENDMENT BILL (No. 2)Hon. J. C. SPENCE (Mount Gravatt— ALP) (Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait IslanderPolicy and Minister for Women's Policy and Minister ...
Speech byHon. JUDY SPENCEMEMBER FOR MOUNT GRAVATTHansard 12 November 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTUnderpaid Workers on Palm IslandHon. J. C. SPENCE (Mount Gravatt— ALP) (Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait IslanderPolicy and Minister for Women's Policy and ...
Speech byHon. JUDY SPENCEMEMBER FOR MOUNT GRAVATTHansard 18 September 1998CONSUMER CREDIT (QUEENSLAND) AMENDMENT BILLHon. J. C. SPENCE (Mount Gravatt— ALP) (Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait IslanderPolicy and Minister for Women's Policy and Minister ...
Speech byHon. JUDY SPENCEMEMBER FOR MOUNT GRAVATTHansard 20 October 1998CONSUMER CREDIT (QUEENSLAND) AMENDMENT BILLHon. J. C. SPENCE (Mount Gravatt—ALP) (Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait IslanderPolicy and Minister for Women's Policy and Minister for ...
Speech byHon. JUDY SPENCEMEMBER FOR MOUNT GRAVATTHansard 22 October 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTJolly Frog Car & Bike Rentals Pty LtdHon. J. C. SPENCE (Mount Gravatt— ALP) (Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait IslanderPolicy and Minister for Women's Policy ...
Speech byHon. JUDY SPENCEMEMBER FOR MOUNT GRAVATTHansard 27 August 1998BILLS OF SALE AND OTHER SECURITIES AMENDMENT BILLHon. J. C. SPENCE (Mount Gravatt— ALP) (Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait IslanderPolicy and Minister for Women's Policy and ...
Speech byHon. JUDY SPENCEMEMBER FOR MOUNT GRAVATTHansard 27 August 1998FORDE INQUIRY; MR H. HEILPERNHon. J. C. SPENCE (Mount Gravatt— ALP) (Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait IslanderPolicy and Minister for Women's Policy and Minister for Fair Trading) ...
Speech byHon. JUDY SPENCEMEMBER FOR MOUNT GRAVATTHansard 17 September 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTRetirement VillagesHon. J. C. SPENCE (Mount Gravatt—ALP) (Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait IslanderPolicy and Minister for Women's Policy and Minister for ...
Speech byHon. JUDY SPENCEMEMBER FOR MOUNT GRAVATTHansard 18 September 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTAboriginal Reconciliation StrategyHon. J. C. SPENCE (Mount Gravatt— ALP) (Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait IslanderPolicy and Minister for Women's Policy ...
Speech byJULIE ATTWOODMEMBER FOR MOUNT OMMANEYHansard 12 November 1998MONTROSE; MR T. DICKSONMrs ATTWOOD (Mount Ommaney—ALP) (10.23 a.m.): On 5 November I attended the annualgeneral meeting of the Queensland Society for Crippled Children at Montrose in ...
Speech byJULIE ATTWOODMEMBER FOR MOUNT OMMANEYHansard 27 August 1998MR R. ATTWOODMrs ATTWOOD (Mount Ommaney—ALP) (2.31 a.m.): Today the member for Southport madecertain allegations against my husband. I would like to correct some errors of fact that he made ...
Speech byHon. JUDY SPENCEMEMBER FOR MOUNT GRAVATTHansard 18 November 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTIsland Industries Board, Annual ReportHon. J. C. SPENCE (Mount Gravatt— ALP) (Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait IslanderPolicy and Minister for Women's ...
Speech byLINDA LAVARCHSTATE MEMBER FOR KURWONGBAHHansard 19 November 1998DAIRY INDUSTRY AMENDMENT BILLMrs LAVARCH (Kurwongbah—ALP) (12.41 p.m.): I rise to speak to the Dairy IndustryAmendment Bill as it affects my electorate both directly and indirectly. A ...