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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 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 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 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 byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 21 September 1998MARYBOROUGH HOSPITALMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (10.20 a.m.): Maryborough people spoke loudly andclearly last month about the Labor Party's broken promises in relation to their ...
Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 22 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee EReportMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (2.40 p.m.): I am very disappointed with the ...
Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 12 November 1998HEALTH PRACTITIONERS (SPECIAL EVENTS EXEMPTION) BILLMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (4.27 p.m.): The Opposition will be supporting thisHealth Practitioners (Special Events Exemption) ...
Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 12 November 1998HEALTH AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (4.38 p.m.): The Opposition will be supporting some ofthe important public health issues dealt with in this ...
Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 12 November 1998QUEENSLAND HEALTHMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (6 p.m.): I move—"That this House notes with alarm the health crisis overtaking Queensland's public healthsystem, including—mass meeting ...
Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 18 November 1998PRIVILEGEComments by Member for NicklinMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (10.18 a.m.): I rise on a matter of privilege suddenlyarising.Mr SPEAKER: Order! The member cannot rise on a ...
Speech byMr DOUG SLACKMEMBER FOR BURNETTHansard 4 August 1998ADDRESS IN REPLY Mr SLACK (Burnett—NPA) (4.06 p.m.): Firstly, I take this opportunity to pledge my loyalty to theCrown and my commitment to the people of Queensland and to the people of my ...
Speech byMr DOUG SLACKMEMBER FOR BURNETTHansard 4 August 1998WORKERS COMPENSATION Mr SLACK (Burnett—NPA) (6.30 p.m.): It is now history that, when the coalition attained office,the workers compensation scheme in Queensland was, in round figures, $400m in ...
Speech byMr DOUG SLACKMEMBER FOR BURNETTHansard 27 August 1998WORKPLACE RELATIONS AMENDMENT BILL Mr SLACK (Burnett—NPA) (3.11 p.m.): With pleasure I join in this debate and support theOpposition's position in relation to opposing the Bill before the House. ...
Speech byMr DOUG SLACKMEMBER FOR BURNETTHansard 17 September 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILLAPPROPRIATION BILL Mr SLACK (Burnett—NPA) (9.27 p.m.): Obviously, the overall thrust of the Budget is very hardto criticise because, as the Treasurer himself ...
Speech byMr DOUG SLACKMEMBER FOR BURNETTHansard 22 October 1998BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY (PORTABLE LONG SERVICE LEAVE) AMENDMENTBILL Mr SLACK (Burnett—NPA) (5.44 p.m.): In his second-reading speech on 6 August, the Ministerfor Employment, Training ...
Speech byMr DOUG SLACKMEMBER FOR BURNETTHansard 17 November 1998TRAINING FOR MATURE-AGE WORKERS Mr SLACK (Burnett—NPA) (6.25 p.m.): The House tonight has an opportunity to force thisminority Government to face the challenges of the future in public sector ...
Speech byMr DOUG SLACKMEMBER FOR BURNETTHansard 18 November 1998BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY (PORTABLE LONG SERVICE LEAVE) AMENDMENTBILLMr SLACK (Burnett—NPA) (4.44 p.m.), continuing: In the few minutes I have left to me I willreiterate some of the ...
Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 30 July 1998MOTION OF CONFIDENCEMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (9 p.m.): As the youngest woman ever to have won aseat in the Queensland Parliament, I am honoured by the opportunity to serve as the ...
Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 6 August 1998HOSPITAL WAITING LISTSMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (10.21 a.m.): I am rising in this place to table adocument, and I find it rather curious that the new Health Minister is silent on the ...
Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 26 August 1998SCHOOL-BASED MANAGEMENTMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (6.25 p.m.): It defies belief that the Labor Minister forEducation would claim that there is no money to keep faith with Queensland ...
Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 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 byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 12 November 1998HEALTH PRACTITIONERS (SPECIAL EVENTS EXEMPTION) BILLMs BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (4.29 p.m.): I am pleased to speak in support of this Bill for fairlyobviously reasons. This Bill is not one that stretches ...
Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 12 November 1998HEALTH AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMs BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (5.39 p.m.): I am pleased to speak on several aspects of this Bill. Inote that I follow the honourable member for Caloundra, who ...
Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 12 November 1998QUEENSLAND HEALTHMs BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (6.39 p.m.): It is important to me to take the opportunity to speak tothis motion and, in doing so, to go back a little bit further than the immediate ...
Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 17 November 1998CAIRNS MUSEUMMs BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (12.12 p.m.): I would like to inform the House of some good news forCairns. The board of the Queensland Museum has called for applications for a museum ...
Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 22 October 1998SCHOOL UNIFORMSMs BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (10.17 a.m.): I bring to the attention of the House the Ombudsman'sdecision that principals are acting unlawfully by making students wear uniforms. This ...
Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 10 November 1998NATIVE TITLE (QUEENSLAND) STATE PROVISIONS AMENDMENT BILL (No. 2)Ms BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (9.13 p.m.): It is a special privilege for me to be a member of theBeattie Government introducing this native ...
Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 10 November 1998NORTH QUEENSLAND CLINICAL SCHOOLMs BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (11.40 p.m.): I rise tonight to talk about some representations that Ihave received in Cairns from several doctors about an issue which, as it ...
Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 11 November 1998CENTRELINKMs BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (10.28 a.m.): I want to draw to the attention of this House the furtherdreadful disincentive imposed upon unemployed people in this State by the Howard ...
Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 15 September 1998MARYBOROUGH BASE HOSPITALMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (10.23 a.m.): Health Minister Wendy Edmond is clearlyout of her depth in the Health portfolio and the public hospitals of this ...
Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 16 September 1998MEMBER FOR NICKLINMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (10.10 a.m.): I register my disappointment at somestatements made by the member for Nicklin, Peter Wellington, in his defence of the ...
Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 16 September 1998CENSURE OF MINISTER FOR HEALTHMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (6 p.m.): I move—"That this House censures the Minister for Health for breaking an election promise toretain all existing ...
Speech 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 byJOHN MICKELMEMBER FOR LOGANHansard 19 November 1998TARIFF PROTECTION, SUGAR INDUSTRYMr MICKEL (Logan—ALP) (6.13 p.m.): It is a delight to second the amendment moved by theMinister because this debate is about the old Australian historical thing of ...
Speech byMrs J. GAMINMEMBER FOR BURLEIGHHansard 30 July 1998MOTION OF CONFIDENCEMrs GAMIN (Burleigh—NPA) (12.39 a.m.): Mr Speaker, may I add my congratulations to thoseof other members to you on your elevation to your position. I wish you good fortune in ...
Speech byMrs J. GAMINMEMBER FOR BURLEIGHHansard 4 August 1998ADDRESS IN REPLYMrs GAMIN (Burleigh—NPA) (5.15 p.m.): In joining the Address in Reply debate today I confirm,as always, my loyalty and allegiance and that of my constituency, to Her Majesty the ...
Speech byJOHN MICKELMEMBER FOR LOGANHansard 12 November 1998LOGAN HOSPITAL AUXILIARYMr MICKEL (Logan—ALP) (7.16 p.m.): Tonight I would like to bring to the attention of theHouse a very, very positive story from the great City of Logan and, in particular, I ...
Speech byJOHN MICKELMEMBER FOR LOGANHansard 17 November 1998HEALTH AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr MICKEL (Logan—ALP) (3.26 p.m.): The other day, in respect of what should have been avery non-controversial Bill, the debate turned into an episode of ...
Speech byJOHN MICKELMEMBER FOR LOGANHansard 18 November 1998TRANSPORT LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL (No. 2)Mr MICKEL (Logan—ALP) (12.41 p.m.): Firstly, I want to congratulate the member for Gregory.Last year he extended a courtesy to the people of Logan when the ...
Speech byJOHN MICKELMEMBER FOR LOGANHansard 18 November 1998TRADING (ALLOWABLE HOURS) AMENDMENT BILLMr MICKEL (Logan—ALP) (10 p.m.): I commend the Minister for being able to negotiate thisimportant change on behalf of the retail industry. However, as the Bill ...
Speech byMrs J. GAMINMEMBER FOR BURLEIGHHansard 4 August 1998RESIDENT UNIT MANAGERSMrs GAMIN (Burleigh—NPA) (6.59 p.m.): I bring to the attention of the Parliament someanomalies suffered by resident unit managers in the costs involved in the running of their ...
Speech byMrs J. GAMINMEMBER FOR BURLEIGHHansard 15 September 1998MR W. CALLINANMrs GAMIN (Burleigh—NPA) (12.08 p.m.): William Martin Callinan was well known and greatlyloved as the principal of Miami State High School for 17 years until his retirement in ...
Speech byMrs J. GAMINMEMBER FOR BURLEIGHHansard 21 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee BReportMrs GAMIN (Burleigh—NPA) (4.18 p.m.): In joining this debate on the report of ...
Speech byHon. JUDY SPENCEMEMBER FOR MOUNT GRAVATTHansard 5 August 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTAboriginal Councils and Island Councils; Auditor-General's Reports Hon. J. C. SPENCE (Mount Gravatt— ALP) (Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait IslanderPolicy and ...
Speech byHon. JUDY SPENCEMEMBER FOR MOUNT GRAVATTHansard 5 August 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTBrisbane Exhibition Show BagsHon. 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 25 August 1998NATIVE TITLE (QUEENSLAND) STATE PROVISIONS BILLHon. J. C. SPENCE (Mount Gravatt— ALP) (Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait IslanderPolicy and Minister for Women's Policy and Minister ...
Speech byMrs J. GAMINMEMBER FOR BURLEIGHHansard 22 October 1998PRIVATISATION OF TABMrs GAMIN (Burleigh—NPA) (6.39 p.m.): This Parliament has a responsibility to do all it can toprotect Queensland's very proud racing industry. That is why I support tonight's ...
Speech byMrs J. GAMINMEMBER FOR BURLEIGHHansard 12 November 1998HEALTH AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMrs GAMIN (Burleigh—NPA) (5.10 p.m.): In rising to speak to the Health and Other LegislationAmendment Bill 1998, I have to say that the basis of the ...
Speech byMrs J. GAMINMEMBER FOR BURLEIGHHansard 18 November 1998PERSONAL EXPLANATIONComments by Member for NicklinMrs GAMIN (Burleigh—NPA) (10.09 a.m.): I rise to make a personal explanation. Yesterday, themember for Nicklin made an adverse reference to me in ...
Speech byHon. JUDY SPENCEMEMBER FOR MOUNT GRAVATTHansard 4 August 1998KESSELS ROADHon. J. C. SPENCE (Mount Gravatt— ALP) (Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait IslanderPolicy and Minister for Women's Policy and Minister for Fair Trading) (7.25 p.m.): I ...
Speech byHon. JUDY SPENCEMEMBER FOR MOUNT GRAVATTHansard 27 August 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTBuilding Services AuthorityHon. 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 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 byJOHN MICKELMEMBER FOR LOGANHansard 19 November 1998DAIRY INDUSTRY AMENDMENT BILLMr MICKEL (Logan—ALP) (12.15 p.m.): This Bill flags the freeing up of Queensland's dairyindustries. A number of changes have occurred in anticipation of these amendments, ...
Speech 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 byHon. JUDY SPENCEMEMBER FOR MOUNT GRAVATTHansard 26 August 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTWomen's Infolink; Internet AccessHon. J. C. SPENCE (Mount Gravatt— ALP) (Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait IslanderPolicy and Minister for Women's Policy and ...
Speech byMr P. PURCELLMEMBER FOR BULIMBAHansard 4 August 1998WORKERS COMPENSATIONMr PURCELL (Bulimba—ALP) (6.15 p.m.): It gives me great pleasure to second the Minister'samendment to the motion and to speak to it. I cannot do that without commenting on what ...
Speech byMr P. PURCELLMEMBER FOR BULIMBAHansard 27 August 1998WORKPLACE RELATIONS AMENDMENT BILL Mr PURCELL (Bulimba—ALP) (3.31 p.m.): In welcoming our visitors from Japan, I would like tosay that, along with the Japanese workers, Australian workers are some ...
Speech byMr P. PURCELLMEMBER FOR BULIMBAHansard 20 October 1998BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY (PORTABLE LONG SERVICE LEAVE) AMENDMENTBILL Mr PURCELL (Bulimba—ALP) (3.30 p.m.): I rise to support the initiatives contained within theBuilding and ...
Speech byMr P. PURCELLMEMBER FOR BULIMBAHansard 21 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee BReportMr PURCELL (Bulimba—ALP) (3.42 p.m.): I would like to give a few thank yous. I would like ...
Speech byMr N. ROBERTSMEMBER FOR NUDGEEHansard 10 November 1998AUSTA ELECTRIC; NATIONAL COMPETITION POLICYMr ROBERTS (Nudgee—ALP) (10.28 a.m.): The Labor Party has a clearly defined policy toreconstitute AUSTA by reamalgamating the separate generation ...
Speech byMr N. ROBERTSMEMBER FOR NUDGEEHansard 11 November 1998NATIONAL COMPETITION POLICYMr ROBERTS (Nudgee—ALP) (6.42 p.m.): There are many good reasons why we should betotally reviewing National Competition Policy reforms, not the least being the impact ...
Speech byMr N. ROBERTSMEMBER FOR NUDGEEHansard 17 November 1998BOONDALL/ZILLMERE COMMUNITY/POLICE ADVISORY GROUP Mr ROBERTS (Nudgee—ALP) (10.23 p.m.): I wish to pay tribute to the people involved in theBoondall/Zillmere Community/Police Advisory Group, or ...
Speech byMr N. ROBERTSMEMBER FOR NUDGEEHansard 18 November 1998TRANSPORT LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL (No. 2) Mr ROBERTS (Nudgee—ALP) (3.03 p.m.): I will raise a couple of local issues before makingsome specific comments about the Bill. My first point relates ...
Speech byMrs NITACUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR BUNDABERGHansard 4 August 1998ADDRESS IN REPLYMrs NITA CUNNINGHAM (Bundaberg— ALP) (12:29 p.m.), who was received with Government"Hear, hears!", said: I move—"That the following Address be presented to the Governor in ...
Speech byMr P. PURCELLMEMBER FOR BULIMBAHansard 17 November 1998TRAINING FOR MATURE-AGE WORKERSMr PURCELL (Bulimba—ALP) (6.20 p.m.): I second the amendment moved by the Minister. Ifind it astonishing that the honourable member for Clayfield has the utter ...
Speech byHon. P. BRADDYMEMBER FOR KEDRONHansard 4 August 1998WORKERS COMPENSATIONHon. P. J. BRADDY (Kedron—ALP) (Minister for Employment, Training and Industrial Relations)(6.10 p.m): I rise in the House in response to the motion moved by the honourable ...
Speech byHon. P. BRADDYMEMBER FOR KEDRONHansard 5 August 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTTAFE QueenslandHon. P. J. BRADDY (Kedron—ALP) (Minister for Employment, Training and Industrial Relations)(9.43 a.m.), by leave: The treatment of TAFE Queensland by the previous ...
Speech byHon. P. BRADDYMEMBER FOR KEDRONHansard 6 August 1998WORKPLACE RELATIONS AMENDMENT BILLHon. P. J. BRADDY (Kedron—ALP) (Minister for Employment, Training and Industrial Relations)(12.01 p.m.): I move—"That the Bill be now read a second time."It is with ...
Speech byMrs NITACUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR BUNDABERGHansard 4 August 1998FIRST SPEECHMrs NITA CUNNINGHAM (Bundaberg— ALP) (12:29 p.m.), who was received with Government"Hear, hears!", said: I move—"That the following Address be presented to the Governor in reply ...
Speech byMrs NITACUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR BUNDABERGHansard 27 August 1998RHEUMATOLOGY CLINIC, BUNDABERG Ms NITA CUNNINGHAM (Bundaberg) (2.09 a.m.): I would like to speak in support of the 5,247people who signed a petition that was tabled in this House on Thursday ...
Speech byMr N. ROBERTSMEMBER FOR NUDGEEHansard 21 October 1998DEFIBRILLATORSMr ROBERTS (Nudgee—ALP) (9.58 a.m.): Today in the House I raise the efforts of theQueensland Ambulance Service to have lifesaving cardiac defibrillators placed in areas where ...
Speech byMr N. ROBERTSMEMBER FOR NUDGEEHansard 22 October 1998PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEEReportsMr ROBERTS (Nudgee—ALP) (10.13 a.m.): I lay upon the table of the House Public WorksCommittee reports Nos 49 and 50 on its inquiries into the upgrading of the ...
Speech byMr N. ROBERTSMEMBER FOR NUDGEEHansard 22 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee FReport No. 1Mr ROBERTS (Nudgee—ALP) (2.56 p.m.): As Chairman of Estimates Committee F, I take ...
Speech byMrs NITACUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR BUNDABERGHansard 10 November 1998NATIVE TITLE (QUEENSLAND) STATE PROVISIONS AMENDMENT BILL (No. 2)Mrs NITA CUNNINGHAM (Bundaberg— ALP) (10.05 p.m.): We have heard a lot of divisive andalmost hysterical debate on this ...
Speech byMrs NITACUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR BUNDABERGHansard 21 October 1998COONARR COAL PORTMrs NITA CUNNINGHAM (Bundaberg— ALP) (10.06 a.m.): This morning a petition waspresented to the Parliament signed by 144 people opposing the Coonarr coal port proposed to be ...
Speech byMrs NITACUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR BUNDABERGHansard 21 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee AReport No. 2Mrs NITA CUNNINGHAM (Bundaberg) (12.51 p.m.): I was a member of Estimates ...
Speech byMr N. ROBERTSMEMBER FOR NUDGEEHansard 22 October 1998SCHOOL UNIFORMSMr ROBERTS (Nudgee—ALP) (7.03 p.m.): I take this opportunity to call upon the Governmentto take the necessary action to support school communities that wish to enforce appropriate ...
Speech byMrs NITACUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR BUNDABERGHansard 20 October 1998BUNDABERG ELECTORATEMrs NITA CUNNINGHAM (Bundaberg— ALP) (10.24 a.m.): My electorate of Bundaberg wasrecently fortunate to be the fourth centre in Queensland to host a Community Cabinet ...
Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 19 November 1998VALEDICTORYHon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (9.13 p.m.): I joinwith the Premier in making this Valedictory address. I thank the Premier and the ...
Speech byMr ROB MITCHELLMEMBER FOR CHARTERS TOWERSHansard 30 July 1998MOTION OF CONFIDENCEMr MITCHELL (Charters Towers—NPA) (11.04 p.m.): I rise before this House to speak againstthe motion of confidence in this Labor Government. I support the amendment ...
Speech byMr ROB MITCHELLMEMBER FOR CHARTERS TOWERSHansard 6 August 1998FANFARE 98 Mr MITCHELL (Charters Towers—NPA) (7.15 p.m.): At lunchtime today I had the pleasure to bedowntown to listen to the Charters Towers High School Stage Band performing in the ...
Speech byMr ROB MITCHELLMEMBER FOR CHARTERS TOWERSHansard 17 September 1998MINISTER FOR EMERGENCY SERVICESMr MITCHELL (Charters Towers—NPA) (6.35 p.m.): I rise to support the motion before theHouse tonight and, in doing so, I also express my support for the ...
Speech byMr ROB MITCHELLMEMBER FOR CHARTERS TOWERSHansard 18 September 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILLAPPROPRIATION BILLMr MITCHELL (Charters Towers—NPA) (2.53 p.m.): When I briefly scanned the Budget papersthat were delivered into the House on Tuesday, ...
Speech byMr ROB MITCHELLMEMBER FOR CHARTERS TOWERSHansard 20 October 1998WATER STORAGE, IRVINEBANK; ELECTRICITY INDUSTRYMr MITCHELL (Charters Towers—NPA) (6.19 p.m.): I move a further amendment to themotion—"Delete all words after 'That' (first occurring) and ...
Speech byMr ROB MITCHELLMEMBER FOR CHARTERS TOWERSHansard 22 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee EReportMr MITCHELL (Charters Towers—NPA) (12.29 p.m.): I rise to address the report of ...
Speech byMr ROB MITCHELLMEMBER FOR CHARTERS TOWERSHansard 11 November 1998NATIVE TITLE (QUEENSLAND) STATE PROVISIONS AMENDMENT BILL (No. 2)Mr MITCHELL (Charters Towers—NPA) (11.43 a.m.): According to the Australian MiningIndustry Council, some $30m in mining ...
Speech byHon. R. SCHWARTENMEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTONHansard 6 August 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTPublic Housing Rental RatesHon. R. E. SCHWARTEN (Rockhampton— ALP) (Minister for Public Works and Minister forHousing) (9.55 a.m.), by leave: I want to draw to the ...
Speech byHon. R. SCHWARTENMEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTONHansard 27 August 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTErosion of Housing FundsHon. R. E. SCHWARTEN (Rockhampton— ALP) (Minister for Public Works and Minister forHousing) (9.53 a.m.), by leave: Today I wish to inform ...
Speech byHon. R. SCHWARTENMEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTONHansard 17 September 1998MINISTER FOR EMERGENCY SERVICESHon. R. E. SCHWARTEN (Rockhampton— ALP) (Minister for Public Works and Minister forHousing) (6.47 p.m.): It is with a great deal of pleasure that I enter ...
Speech byHon. R. SCHWARTENMEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTONHansard 21 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee CReportHon. R. E. SCHWARTEN (Rockhampton— ALP) (Minister for Public Works and Minister ...
Speech byHon. R. SCHWARTENMEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTONHansard 22 October 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTHistoric Bricks, West End Public Housing ProjectHon. R. E. SCHWARTEN (Rockhampton— ALP) (Minister for Public Works and Minister forHousing) (9.48 a.m.), by leave: Last ...
Speech byHon. R. SCHWARTENMEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTONHansard 10 November 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTQ-Build Apprenticeships Hon. R. E. SCHWARTEN (Rockhampton— ALP) (Minister for Public Works and Minister forHousing) (10.05 a.m.), by leave: I am pleased today to ...
Speech byHon. R. SCHWARTENMEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTONHansard 12 November 1998EMERGENCY SERVICES LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Hon. R. E. SCHWARTEN (Rockhampton— ALP) (Minister for Public Works and Minister forHousing) (3.28 p.m.): I never thought that I would have to ...
Speech byHon. R. SCHWARTENMEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTONHansard 18 November 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTHousing Industry Trade Training SchemeHon. R. E. SCHWARTEN (Rockhampton— ALP) (Minister for Public Works and Minister forHousing) (9.57 a.m.), by leave: Yesterday, I ...
Speech byHon. R. SCHWARTENMEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTONHansard 18 November 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTState Purchasing PolicyHon. R. E. SCHWARTEN (Rockhampton— ALP) (Minister for Public Works and Minister forHousing) (10 a.m.), by leave: For some time I have been ...
Speech byHon. R. SCHWARTENMEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTONHansard 19 November 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTRiverview Community Renewal ProjectHon. R. E. SCHWARTEN (Rockhampton— ALP) (Minister for Public Works and Minister forHousing) (9.56 a.m.), by leave: I wish to inform ...
Speech byHon. R. WELFORDMEMBER FOR EVERTONHansard 5 August 1998SPORTING SHOOTERSHon. R. J. WELFORD (Everton—ALP) (Minister for Environment and Heritage and Minister forNatural Resources) (6.16 p.m.): I move the following amendment—"Omit all words after 'and', ...
Speech byHon. R. WELFORDMEMBER FOR EVERTONHansard 26 August 1998REVOCATION OF STATE FOREST AREASHon. R. J. WELFORD (Everton—ALP) (Minister for Environment and Heritage and Minister forNatural Resources) (2.44 p.m.) I move—"(1) That this House agrees that the ...
Speech byHon. R. WELFORDMEMBER FOR EVERTONHansard 26 August 1998SCHOOL-BASED MANAGEMENTHon. R. J. WELFORD (Everton—ALP) (Minister for Environment and Heritage and Minister forNatural Resources) (6.30 p.m.): The former Minister's problem is simply this: he ...
Speech byMr ROB MITCHELLMEMBER FOR CHARTERS TOWERSHansard 12 November 1998EMERGENCY SERVICES LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr MITCHELL (Charters Towers—NPA) (3.21 p.m.): I rise to speak against this Bill, because Iabsolutely oppose any plan that waters down ...
Speech byHon. R. SCHWARTENMEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTONHansard 5 August 1998SPORTING SHOOTERSHon. R. E. SCHWARTEN (Rockhampton—ALP) (Minister for Public Works and Minister forHousing) (6.28 p.m.): I rise to support the amendment moved by my colleague the Minister ...
Speech byMr ROB MITCHELLMEMBER FOR CHARTERS TOWERSHansard 18 November 1998NATIVE TITLEMr MITCHELL (Charters Towers—NPA) (11.38 p.m.): I wish to bring to the attention of membersa very disturbing situation that has occurred in the Cook Shire in north ...
Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 19 November 1998MR F. RICHARDS; MR M. CLAYBOURNHon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (10.23 a.m.): Irecord the passing of two of the most staunch supporters of ...
Speech byHon. ANNA BLIGHMEMBER FOR SOUTH BRISBANEHansard 4 March 1999ADOPTION OF CHILDREN (HAGUE CONVENTION ON 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 4 March 1999HEINER DOCUMENTSHon. A. M. BLIGH (South Brisbane—ALP) (Minister for Families, Youth and Community Careand Minister for Disability Services) (6.20 p.m.): I second the amendment moved by the ...
Speech byHon. ANNA BLIGHMEMBER FOR SOUTH BRISBANEHansard 11 March 1999CHILD PROTECTION BILLHon. A. M. BLIGH (South Brisbane—ALP) (Minister for Families, Youth and Community Careand Minister for Disability Services) (12.06 p.m.), in reply: A number of speakers ...
Speech byHon. ANNA BLIGHMEMBER FOR SOUTH BRISBANEHansard 24 March 1999FAMILY SERVICES AMENDMENT BILLHon. A. M. BLIGH (South Brisbane—ALP) (Minister for Families, Youth and Community Careand Minister for Disability Services) (12.07 p.m.): I move—"That the Bill ...
Speech byHon. ANNA BLIGHMEMBER FOR SOUTH BRISBANEHansard 24 March 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTJigsaw Queensland Incorporated; Mr B. PennyHon. A. M. BLIGH (South Brisbane—ALP) (Minister for Families, Youth and Community Careand Minister for Disability Services) ...
Speech byHon. ANNA BLIGHMEMBER FOR SOUTH BRISBANEHansard 25 May 1999WEAPONS AMENDMENT BILLHon. A. M. BLIGH (South Brisbane—ALP) (Minister for Families, Youth and Community Careand Minister for Disability Services) (10.24 p.m.): In common with most members of ...
Speech byHon. ANNA BLIGHMEMBER FOR SOUTH BRISBANEHansard 26 May 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTCASH AwardHon. A. M. BLIGH (South Brisbane—ALP) (Minister for Families, Youth and Community Careand Minister for Disability Services) (10.03 a.m.), by leave: Today I wish ...
Speech byHon. ANNA BLIGHMEMBER FOR SOUTH BRISBANEHansard 26 May 1999STOLEN GENERATIONHon. A. M. BLIGH (South Brisbane—ALP) (Minister for Families, Youth and Community Careand Minister for Disability Services) (12.44 p.m.): I wish to pay tribute to the ...
Speech byHon. ANNA BLIGHMEMBER FOR SOUTH BRISBANEHansard 8 June 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTForde InquiryHon. A. M. BLIGH (South Brisbane—ALP) (Minister for Families, Youth and Community Careand Minister for Disability Services) (10.09 a.m.), by leave: I table ...
Speech byHon. WENDY EDMONDMEMBER FOR MOUNT COOT-THAHansard 12 November 1998HEALTH PRACTITIONERS (SPECIAL EVENTS EXEMPTION) BILLHon. W. M. EDMOND (Mount Coot-tha— ALP) (Minister for Health) (4.32 p.m.), in reply: I thankthe member for Maroochydore and the ...
Speech byHon. WENDY EDMONDMEMBER FOR MOUNT COOT-THAHansard 12 November 1998QUEENSLAND HEALTHHon. W. M. EDMOND (Mount Coot-tha— ALP) (Minister for Health) (6.15 p.m.) I move thefollowing amendment—"To delete all words after 'notes' and insert the following—• ...
Speech byHon. WENDY EDMONDMEMBER FOR MOUNT COOT-THAHansard 17 November 1998HEALTH AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLHon. W. M. EDMOND (Mount Coot-tha— ALP) (Minister for Health) (3.59 p.m.), in reply: I takethis opportunity to thank all members for their ...
Speech byMr ALLAN GRICE, OAMMEMBER FOR BROADWATERHansard 4 March 1999HEINER DOCUMENTSMr GRICE (Broadwater—NPA) (6.35 p.m.): It is a shame that the Premier has such little respectfor his position as Premier of this State that he comes into this House and seeks ...
Speech byMr ALLAN GRICE, OAMMEMBER FOR BROADWATERHansard 4 March 1999GOLD COAST WATER POLICE Mr GRICE (Broadwater—NPA) (7.14 p.m.): I rise to speak about a couple of issues pertaining tothe Gold Coast. First I mention the Water Police, who do some great work ...
Speech byMr ALLAN GRICE, OAMMEMBER FOR BROADWATERHansard 8 June 1999PUBLIC HOUSING, BROADWATER ELECTORATEMr GRICE (Broadwater—NPA) (12.07 p.m.): This morning I tabled in the House a petition from340 residents in the electorate of Broadwater with respect to ...
Speech byMr ALLAN GRICE, OAMMEMBER FOR BROADWATERHansard 10 June 1999INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS BILLMr GRICE (Broadwater—NPA) (11.15 p.m.): The heading on my speech notes is: "armed anddangerous"—the member for Kallangur, perhaps.The handling of the Industrial ...
Speech byMr ALLAN GRICE, OAMMEMBER FOR BROADWATERHansard 21 July 1999CHILD ABUSE; FORDE INQUIRY RECOMMENDATIONSMr GRICE (Broadwater—NPA) (6.37 p.m.): I, too, would like to support the comments madetonight supporting the inquiry carried out by Mrs Forde. I ...
Speech byHon. WENDY EDMONDMEMBER FOR MOUNT COOT-THAHansard 18 September 1998HEALTH PRACTITIONERS (SPECIAL EVENTS EXEMPTION) BILLHon. W. M. EDMOND (Mount Coot-tha— ALP) (Minister for Health) (10.32 a.m.): I move—"That the Bill be now read a second time."I am ...
Speech byHon. WENDY EDMONDMEMBER FOR MOUNT COOT-THAHansard 20 October 1998HEALTH AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLHon. W. M. EDMOND (Mount Coot-tha— ALP) (Minister for Health) (12.37 p.m.): I move—"That the Bill be now read a second time." Cancer of the ...
Speech byHon. WENDY EDMONDMEMBER FOR MOUNT COOT-THAHansard 22 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee EReportHon. W. M. EDMOND (Mount Coot-tha— ALP) (Minister for Health) (2.35 p.m.): I ...
Speech byHon. WENDY EDMONDMEMBER FOR MOUNT COOT-THAHansard 11 November 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTJames Cook University Medical SchoolHon. W. M. EDMOND (Mount Coot-tha— ALP) (Minister for Health) (9.48 a.m.), by leave: I risetoday to clearly and unambiguously ...
Speech byMr ALLAN GRICE, OAMMEMBER FOR BROADWATERHansard 26 August 1999GOLD COAST DRUG PROBLEMMr GRICE (Broadwater—NPA) (7.09 p.m.): Today, I again want to talk about the drug problemon the Gold Coast. This Government is not offering enough resources to fight ...
Speech byMr ALLAN GRICE, OAMMEMBER FOR BROADWATERHansard 11 November 1999PUBLIC SECTOR ETHICS AMENDMENT BILLMr GRICE (Broadwater—NPA) (9.45 p.m.): I find it richly ironic that tonight we are debating asmall Bill which has next to no powers, aimed at promoting ...
Speech byMr ALLAN GRICE, OAMMEMBER FOR BROADWATERHansard 24 November 1999TRADE MEASUREMENT AMENDMENT BILLMr GRICE (Broadwater—NPA) (5.35 p.m.): This Trade Measurement Amendment Bill 1991 is alegislative change that is necessary to keep the State's trade ...
Speech byHon. ANNA BLIGHMEMBER FOR SOUTH BRISBANEHansard 3 March 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTPetford Training FarmHon. A. M. BLIGH (South Brisbane—ALP) (Minister for Families, Youth and Community Careand Minister for Disability Services) (10.07 a.m.), by leave: ...
Speech byHon. ANNA BLIGHMEMBER FOR SOUTH BRISBANEHansard 25 March 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTDisability FundingHon. A. M. BLIGH (South Brisbane—ALP) (Minister for Families, Youth and Community Careand Minister for Disability Services) (9.58 a.m.), by leave: The ...
Speech byHon. ANNA BLIGHMEMBER FOR SOUTH BRISBANEHansard 15 April 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTUnmet Need in Disability ServicesHon. A. M. BLIGH (South Brisbane—ALP) (Minister for Families, Youth and Community Careand Minister for Disability Services) (9.55 ...
Speech byHon. ANNA BLIGHMEMBER FOR SOUTH BRISBANEHansard 27 April 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTYouth DetentionHon. A. M. BLIGH (South Brisbane—ALP) (Minister for Families, Youth and Community Careand Minister for Disability Services) (9.55 a.m.), by leave: I am ...
Speech byHon. WENDY EDMONDMEMBER FOR MOUNT COOT-THAHansard 18 November 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTAIDS Awareness WeekHon. W. M. EDMOND (Mount Coot-tha— ALP) (Minister for Health) (9.51 a.m.), by leave:Tuesday, 24 November 1998, marks the beginning of AIDS ...
Speech byHon. WENDY EDMONDMEMBER FOR MOUNT COOT-THAHansard 12 November 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTLyssavirusHon. W. M. EDMOND (Mount Coot-tha— ALP) (Minister for Health) (9.49 a.m.), by leave: I riseto renew a public warning about the potential health risks of ...
Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 25 March 1999CORRECTIVE SERVICES LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr FELDMAN (Caboolture—ONP) (12.14 p.m.): It is my pleasure to speak on the CorrectiveServices Legislation Amendment Bill. Before I commence, I wish ...
Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 25 March 1999CYPRESS INDUSTRY, WESTERN QUEENSLANDMr FELDMAN (Caboolture—ONP) (6.08 p.m.): It is with pleasure that I second the motion of themember for Lockyer. Similar to our approach to the GST, One Nation ...
Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 13 April 1999TRANSPORT (SOUTH BANK CORPORATION AREA LAND) BILLMr FELDMAN (Caboolture—ONP) (2.44 p.m.): Earlier, I heard a member opposite say that therewas not enough passion in this debate. I hope that I can ...
Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 15 April 1999COMPETITION POLICY REFORM (QUEENSLAND) REPEAL BILLThe Commonwealth Policy Reform Act 1995 says that the object of competition policy is to"enhance the welfare of Australians through the promotion ...
Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 27 April 1999CRIMINAL CODE (STALKING) AMENDMENT BILLMr FELDMAN (Caboolture—ONP) (2.37 p.m.): I, too, am pleased to speak to the Criminal Code(Stalking) Amendment Bill. There is no denying that the current ...
Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 28 April 1999POLICE POWERS AND RESPONSIBILITIES AND OTHER ACTS (REGISTERS) AMENDMENT BILLMr FELDMAN (Caboolture—ONP) (3.12 p.m.): At the beginning of this debate on the PolicePowers and Responsibilities and ...
Speech 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 21 July 1999TERRICA PLACE CHILD CARE CENTREMr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (10.13 a.m.): The public of Queensland witnessed, at theend of last month, the closure of the Terrica Place Child Care Centre, ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 21 July 1999AUSTRALIA ACTS (REQUEST) BILLMr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (5 p.m.): The Bill before the Parliament is really about therepublican referendum and what sort of republic we want to have. ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 21 July 1999CHILD ABUSE; FORDE INQUIRY RECOMMENDATIONSMr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (6.02 p.m.): I move—"In order to ensure everything possible is done to prevent further abuse of children, andjustice ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 21 July 1999LEGISLATIVE STANDARDS AMENDMENT BILLMr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (8.45 p.m.): The member who introduced this amendmentBill appears to be under a great deal of misapprehension. According ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 22 July 1999MR SPEAKER'S RULINGMotion of DissentMr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (2.30 p.m.): I move—"That Mr Speaker's ruling of 11 June 1999, which ruled out of order the dissent motionappearing on the ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 17 August 1999INTERACTIVE GAMBLING (PLAYER PROTECTION) AMENDMENT BILLMr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (11.46 p.m.): This legislation is an attempt by the LaborParty to keep its members honest. This ...
BEASpeech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 27 May 1999STATE DEVELOPMENT AND PUBLIC WORKS ORGANISATION AMENDMENT BILLMr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (5.20 p.m.): The cynicism of this legislation, engaging ahead of power for the compulsory ...
BEASpeech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 9 June 1999BRISBANE TOWN PLANMr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (11.18 p.m.): On two previous occasions I have spoken inthis Chamber about aspects of the Brisbane town plan. Tonight I wish to address my ...
BEASpeech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 10 June 1999INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS BILLMr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (1.05 a.m.): I wish to touch briefly on a few points containedin this legislation. This legislation is about going back to the ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 11 June 1999SPECIAL ADJOURNMENTMr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (5.08 p.m.): I rise to oppose the motion. Today we havewitnessed the end of those parliamentary performance standards about which we have ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 14 April 1999SOUTHERN MORETON BAY ISLANDS; DISABILITY SERVICESMr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (11.07 p.m.): I rise in relation to two matters: firstly, inrelation to the southern Moreton Bay islands, ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 15 April 1999WORKCOVER QUEENSLAND AMENDMENT BILLMr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (12.33 p.m.): The issue that I would like to address as partof this debate relates to Labor's clear lack of consideration ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 27 April 1999CHALLINOR CENTREMr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (10.18 a.m.): Shortly after coming to Government, theMinister for Families, Youth and Community Care and Minister for Disability Services ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 27 April 1999CHALLINOR CENTREMr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (11.29 a.m.): I would like to acknowledge the presence inthe gallery today of Mrs Sandie Rodgers and other members of the Challinor family. ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 18 August 1999CSIRO SITE, INDOOROOPILLYMr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (10.28 a.m.): The Government is proposing to establish anatural sciences precinct at Meiers Road, Long Pocket/Indooroopilly. The ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 18 August 1999TAB PRIVATISATIONMr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (6.37 p.m.): Having Labor anywhere near gambling in thisState is like putting a fox in charge of the fowl house. That is exactly the ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 18 August 1999TRANSPLANTATION AND ANATOMY AMENDMENT BILLMr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—Labor Party) (9.39 p.m.): I join with other members of theChamber in supporting the concept of increased organ ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 19 August 1999DANGEROUS DOGSMr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (7.20 p.m.): The issue of declaring dogs dangerous in thiscity is one that rests with the Brisbane City Council. In Bardon late last year, in ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 24 August 1999MR DEPUTY SPEAKER'S RULINGMr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (4.53 p.m.): I move—"That the Deputy Speaker's ruling that there was no point of order relative to the Premierswearing about the ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 25 May 1999BRISBANE CITY PLANMr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (10.26 a.m.): The proposed Brisbane city plan currently ondisplay abolishes many of the current rights of residents, including the rights of ...
BEASpeech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 25 May 1999MEMBERS' AND RELATED PERSONS' REGISTERS OF INTERESTSMr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (4.09 p.m.): Today we are debating the Government'sresponse to the Members' Ethics and Parliamentary ...
BEASpeech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 25 May 1999BRISBANE TOWN PLANMr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (10.57 p.m.): The proposed new city plan currently ondisplay will change Brisbane dramatically over the coming years should it be adopted ...
BEASpeech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 26 May 1999CONVICTED CHILD SEX OFFENDERS; NOTIFICATION ORDERSMr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (5.32 p.m.): I rise to second this motion moved by themember for Warwick. This has been brought about, of ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 27 April 1999STATUTE LAW (MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS) BILLMr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (3.30 p.m.): As the Minister indicated, the Bill amends some83 pieces of legislation. Whilst the Opposition ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 27 April 1999MR B. BOTT; PETFORD TRAINING FARMMr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (7.05 p.m.): In mid-1995, the family of Mr Bradley Bottdecided that he should move from the Challinor Centre where he had ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 29 April 1999MOTOR ACCIDENT INSURANCE AMENDMENT REGULATION (No. 2) 1999Disallowance of Statutory InstrumentMr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (4.03 p.m.): I rise to second the disallowance motion movedby ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 23 March 1999DRUG COURT TRIALMr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (6.24 p.m.): This motion moved by the coalition tackles twoissues: firstly, that of drug offenders and, secondly, that of fine defaulters. We ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 24 March 1999MR G. GUESTMr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (11 p.m.): Some weeks have now passed since MinisterBligh tabled in this House a report dated October 1998 by Sydney based consultant Mr Peter ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 17 August 1999MR T. NEWTONMr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (2.07 a.m.): It is with great sadness that last Friday evening Iattended with others a function to farewell Ted Newton, the protocol officer of ...
Speech byMr DOUG SLACKMEMBER FOR BURNETTHansard 16 September 1999WATER RESOURCES, RURAL QUEENSLANDMr SLACK (Burnett—NPA) (6.25 p.m.): We do not get any joy out of condemning theGovernment for its lack of commitment to water conservation and we do not treat ...
Speech byMr DOUG SLACKMEMBER FOR BURNETTHansard 17 September 19991999 STATE BUDGETMr SLACK (Burnett—NPA) (11 a.m.): In the area of State Development and Trade there is nodoubt that there will be some interesting times in the lifespan of the 1999-2000 Budget. ...
Speech byMr DOUG SLACKMEMBER FOR BURNETTHansard 26 October 1999SUGAR INDUSTRY BILLMr SLACK (Burnett—NPA) (3.02 p.m.): Although I rise to speak in favour of this Bill, I do so witha number of reservations. It is clear that, although the Bill adopts in the ...
Speech byMr DOUG SLACKMEMBER FOR BURNETTHansard 27 October 1999APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILLEstimates Committee AReport No. 1Mr SLACK (Burnett—NPA) (11.50 a.m.): I also support the remarks that have been made byprevious speakers in relation to the ...
Speech byMr DOUG SLACKMEMBER FOR BURNETTHansard 27 October 1999APPROPRIATION BILLEstimates Committee AReport No. 2Mr SLACK (Burnett—NPA) (12.52 p.m.): I do have certain reservations—and I have expressedthem—in regard to the portfolio of State Development and ...
Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 14 April 1999TRANSPLANTATION AND ANATOMY AMENDMENT BILLMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (9.21 p.m.): I move—"That all words after 'Bill' be omitted and the following be inserted—'be referred to the ...
Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 15 April 1999WORKCOVER QUEENSLAND AMENDMENT BILLMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (10.12 p.m.): It has been very apparent during debateon this Bill that members of the Labor Party are not interested in ...
Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 27 April 1999RADIATION SAFETY BILLMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (4.15 p.m.): The Opposition will be supporting inprinciple this piece of legislation, although there are several issues about which I ...
Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 28 April 1999PERFORMANCE OF MINISTERSMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (5.55 p.m.): I move—"That this House condemns the Beattie Government for the disastrous performance ofMinisters, particularly ...
Speech byMr DOUG SLACKMEMBER FOR BURNETTHansard 3 December 1999FORESTRY AMENDMENT BILLMr SLACK (Burnett—NPA) (4.12 p.m.): It is quite obvious from the debate so far that theForestry Amendment Bill does not have the support that the Premier, the Deputy ...
Speech byMr DOUG SLACKMEMBER FOR BURNETTHansard 8 December 1999WATER RESOURCES AMENDMENT BILLMr SLACK (Burnett—NPA) (12.12 a.m.): As members would appreciate, water issues are veryimportant to Opposition members, as they should be to the Government. Many ...
Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 3 March 1999MINISTER FOR HEALTHMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (10 15 a.m.): Health Minister Wendy Edmond isdangerously out of touch with and out of control of her portfolio. Her recent blunder in ...
Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 2 & 3 March 1999ADDRESS IN REPLYMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (5.54 p.m.): As a constitutional monarchist with ahealthy distrust of Labor lawyers who want to take away the checks and balances in our ...
Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 9 March 1999MINISTER FOR HEALTHMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (10.17 a.m.): Today, Health Minister Wendy Edmondstands condemned for her disgraceful and weak decision to remove the district manager, ...
Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 26 May 1999NORTH QUEENSLAND MEDICAL SCHOOLMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (10.24 a.m.): Bloody-minded bureaucracy isjeopardising the first intake of students into the North Queensland Medical School ...
Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 27 May 1999GENETICALLY MODIFIED FOODMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (6.59 p.m.): The safety of the food chain is one of thehottest topics politicians will face in the new millennium. However, the fact ...
Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 8 June 1999STATE DEVELOPMENT AND PUBLIC WORKS ORGANISATION AMENDMENT BILLMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (10.35 p.m.): This is a property confiscation Bill. It hasbeen mentioned earlier in the debate ...
Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 9 June 1999TOWNSVILLE AND TOOWOOMBA GENERAL HOSPITALSMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (11 p.m.): I am hearing disturbing reports about the lackof intensive care beds and stretched services at the ...
Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 10 June 1999INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS BILLMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (9.20 p.m.): Boy, that was a short speech by the formermember for Nicklin! It was a little bit like the speech that he gave in ...
Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 20 July 1999MENTAL HEALTHMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (12.10 p.m.): This State is facing another loominghealth crisis. This time, the looming calamity is in the mental health arena where precious ...
Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 21 July 1999GOLD COAST HOSPITALMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (10.22 a.m.): While our camel riding media junkiePremier trivialises Queensland Government, hundreds of Gold Coast people are lying ...
Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 21 July 1999MAROOCHY RIVER BRIDGE Miss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (11.10 p.m.): The Maroochy River bridge at Bli Bli on theDavid Low Way is a deathtrap that must be upgraded. In May 1998, 20-year-old ...
Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 9 March 1999MINISTER FOR HEALTHMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (11.49 a.m.): This is a can't do Government. We have aGovernment that will not take action to get rid of a Health Minister who is ...
Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 9 March 1999HEALTH PORTFOLIOMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (6 p.m.): I move—"That this House notes with concern the massive $50m budget blow-out hittingQueensland’s public hospitals which is resulting ...
Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 10 March 1999MINISTER FOR HEALTHMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (10.16 a.m.): Days after celebrating InternationalWomen's Day, Health Minister, Wendy Edmond, has undermined the status of women by ...
Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 24 March 1999MOUNT LOFTY NURSING HOMEMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (10.19 a.m.): The Labor Government's moves to evict14 frail aged nursing home patients from their long-time home in Toowoomba smack ...
Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 13 April 1999BUS TRANSPORT, SUNSHINE COASTMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (7.15 p.m.): I strongly believe that the Sunshine Coastdeserves a world-class public transport system, one that moves the most ...
Speech byMr DOUG SLACKMEMBER FOR BURNETTHansard 10 November 1999ELECTIVE SURGERY WAITING LISTSMr SLACK (Burnett—NPA) (6.10 p.m.): I formally second the motion before the House movedby the Opposition spokesperson for Health. It gives me no joy to condemn the ...
Speech byMr DOUG SLACKMEMBER FOR BURNETTHansard 23 November 1999DEPARTMENT OF STATE DEVELOPMENTMr SLACK (Burnett—NPA) (6 p.m.): I move—"That this House, noting the failure of the Minister for State Development and Tradeto—• maintain and improve morale within ...
Speech byMr DOUG SLACKMEMBER FOR BURNETTHansard 24 November 1999HEALTH LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr SLACK (Burnett—NPA) (2.42 p.m.): I will not speak for very long to this Bill, except toendorse the remarks made by the Opposition spokesperson and to support ...
Speech byMr DOUG SLACKMEMBER FOR BURNETTHansard 26 November 1999PRIMARY INDUSTRY BODIES REFORM BILLMr SLACK (Burnett—NPA) (12.01 p.m.): As previous speakers and the Minister have indicated,there are two parts to this Bill. The first part of the Bill relates ...
Speech byMr DOUG SLACKMEMBER FOR BURNETTHansard 9 November 1999APEC TECHNOMARTMr SLACK (Burnett—NPA) (6.35 p.m.): It comes as no surprise to me, as shadow Minister forState Development and Trade, that Minister Elder was unaware of the major problems with the ...
Speech byHon. HENRY PALASZCZUKMEMBER FOR INALAHansard 7 December 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTAgency for Food and Fibre SciencesHon. H. PALASZCZUK (Inala—ALP) (Minister for Primary Industries) (9.47 a.m.), by leave: TheDepartment of Primary Industries is playing ...
Speech byHon. HENRY PALASZCZUKMEMBER FOR INALAHansard 7 December 1999TREE-CLEARING GUIDELINESHon. H. PALASZCZUK (Inala—ALP) (Minister for Primary Industries) (6.40 p.m.): In rising tosupport the Government's amended motion, I wish to take the time to ...
Speech byHon. HENRY PALASZCZUKMEMBER FOR INALAHansard 7 December 1999FORESTRY AMENDMENT BILLHon. H. PALASZCZUK (Inala—ALP) (Minister for Primary Industries) (11.22 p.m.), in reply:Before I discuss the contributions made by honourable members on both sides of ...
Speech byHon. HENRY PALASZCZUKMEMBER FOR INALAHansard 8 December 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTWollemi PineHon. H. PALASZCZUK (Inala—ALP) (Minister for Primary Industries) (10.05 a.m.), by leave:Earlier this year I announced that Queensland had won the exclusive ...
Speech byHOWARD HOBBSMEMBER FOR WARREGOHansard 2 March 1999ADDRESS IN REPLYMr HOBBS (Warrego—NPA) (4.59 p.m.): I wish to reaffirm my allegiance to Queen Elizabeth IIand to His Excellency Governor Arnison. This debate on the motion for the adoption of the ...
Speech byHOWARD HOBBSMEMBER FOR WARREGOHansard 11 March 1999TREE CLEARING GUIDELINESMr HOBBS (Warrego—NPA) (10.15 a.m.): In the past, disputes about tree clearing wereongoing and unresolved. Information generally based on inaccurate data, guesswork and ...
Speech byHon. HENRY PALASZCZUKMEMBER FOR INALAHansard 22 July 1999UNIVERSITY OF QUEENSLAND; GATTON COLLEGEHon. H. PALASZCZUK Inala—ALP) (Minister for Primary Industries) (6.19 p.m.): It gives megreat pleasure to rise to second the amendment moved by the ...
Speech byHon. HENRY PALASZCZUKMEMBER FOR INALAHansard 25 August 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTAquaculture ResearchHon. H. PALASZCZUK (Inala—ALP) (Minister for Primary Industries) (10.06 a.m.), by leave:Following the Community Cabinet meeting in Beerwah and ...
Speech byHon. HENRY PALASZCZUKMEMBER FOR INALAHansard 26 August 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTHoop Pine IndustryHon. H. PALASZCZUK (Inala—ALP) (Minister for Primary Industries) (10.10 a.m.), by leave: ThisGovernment is committed to jobs and it is delivering on ...
Speech byHon. HENRY PALASZCZUKMEMBER FOR INALAHansard 15 September 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTSaudi Agriculture 99Hon. H. PALASZCZUK (Inala—ALP) (Minister for Primary Industries) (9.56 a.m.), by leave: Nextmonth Queensland will be strongly represented at one of ...
Speech byHon. HENRY PALASZCZUKMEMBER FOR INALAHansard 15 September 1999PRIMARY INDUSTRIES LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLHon. H. PALASZCZUK (Inala—ALP) (Minister for Primary Industries) (2.45 p.m.), in reply: At theoutset, let me thank all honourable members for ...
Speech byHon. HENRY PALASZCZUKMEMBER FOR INALAHansard 26 October 1999SUGAR INDUSTRY BILLHon. H. PALASZCZUK (Inala—ALP) (Minister for Primary Industries) (4.19 p.m.), in reply: TheSugar Industry Bill is an important piece of legislation and the debate on the ...
Speech byHon. HENRY PALASZCZUKMEMBER FOR INALAHansard 27 October 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTJob Creation in Rural and Regional QueenslandHon. H. PALASZCZUK (Inala—ALP) (Minister for Primary Industries) (10.10 a.m.), by leave: TheBeattie Government is driving ...
Speech byHon. HENRY PALASZCZUKMEMBER FOR INALAHansard 12 November 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTClimate Forecasting TechnologyHon. H. PALASZCZUK Inala—ALP) (Minister for Primary Industries) (9.44 a.m.), by leave: Underthis Government, Queensland is forging ahead ...
Speech byHon. HENRY PALASZCZUKMEMBER FOR INALAHansard 12 November 1999FORESTRY AMENDMENT BILLHon. H. PALASZCZUK (Inala—ALP) (Minister for Primary Industries) (10.30 a.m.): I move—"That the Bill be now read a second time."The objective of this Bill is to amend ...
Speech byHon. HENRY PALASZCZUKMEMBER FOR INALAHansard 26 November 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTOyster Exports to JapanHon. H. PALASZCZUK (Inala—ALP) (Minister for Primary Industries) (9.46 a.m.), by leave: OurGovernment is committed to advancing Queensland's food ...
Speech byHon. HENRY PALASZCZUKMEMBER FOR INALAHansard 30 November 1999PRIMARY INDUSTRY BODIES REFORM BILLHon. H. PALASZCZUK (Inala—ALP) (Minister for Primary Industries) (12.30 p.m.), in reply: Ihave arranged to have distributed a new set of amendments to the ...
Speech byHon. HENRY PALASZCZUKMEMBER FOR INALAHansard 1 December 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTHardwood PlantationsHon. H. PALASZCZUK (Inala—ALP) (Minister for Primary Industries) (10.12 a.m.), by leave:Under the historic South-East Queensland Regional Forest ...
Speech byHon. HENRY PALASZCZUKMEMBER FOR INALAHansard 25 May 1999REGIONAL FOREST AGREEMENTHon. H. PALASZCZUK (Inala—ALP) (Minister for Primary Industries) (6.26 p.m.): Tonight, we inthis House should be grateful that we are now witnessing a miracle. From the ...
Speech byHon. HENRY PALASZCZUKMEMBER FOR INALAHansard 27 May 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTQFMA; Fisheries ManagementHon. H. PALASZCZUK (Inala—ALP) (Minister for Primary Industries) (10.04 a.m.), by leave: Asthis House will be aware, I have been less than ...
Speech byHon. HENRY PALASZCZUKMEMBER FOR INALAHansard 27 May 1999REGIONAL FOREST AGREEMENTHon. H. PALASZCZUK (Inala—ALP) (Minister for Primary Industries) (6.30 p.m.): I rise to supportthe amendment to the motion. This Government recognises the need to ...
Speech byHon. HENRY PALASZCZUKMEMBER FOR INALAHansard 9 June 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTWear Wool Week; Wear Wool WednesdayHon. H. PALASZCZUK (Inala—ALP) (Minister for Primary Industries) (10.05 a.m.), by leave: Thisweek is Wear Wool Week and today is Wear Wool ...
Speech byHon. HENRY PALASZCZUKMEMBER FOR INALAHansard 20 July 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTDairy Industry Deregulation Hon. H. PALASZCZUK (Inala—ALP) (Minister for Primary Industries) (10.14 a.m.), by leave: Lastweek the Victorian coalition Government announced ...
Speech byHon. HENRY PALASZCZUKMEMBER FOR INALAHansard 20 July 1999SOUTH EAST QUEENSLAND REGIONAL FOREST AGREEMENTHon. H. PALASZCZUK (Inala—ALP) (Minister for Primary Industries) (6.31 p.m.): I rise to supportthe Government's amendment, because this Government ...
Speech byHon. HENRY PALASZCZUKMEMBER FOR INALAHansard 21 July 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTCypress Pine Industry Hon. H. PALASZCZUK (Inala—ALP) (Minister for Primary Industries) (10.05 a.m.), by leave: ThisGovernment is committed to rural Queensland. That ...
Speech byHon. HENRY PALASZCZUKMEMBER FOR INALAHansard 27 October 1999FORESTRY INDUSTRYHon. H. PALASZCZUK (Inala—ALP) (Minister for Primary Industries) (6.42 p.m.): In speaking insupport of the Government's amendment to the motion, I wish to reiterate that the ...
Speech byHon. HENRY PALASZCZUKMEMBER FOR INALAHansard 28 October 1999APPROPRIATION BILLEstimates Committee GReportHon. H. PALASZCZUK (Inala—ALP) (Minister for Primary Industries) (3.08 p.m.): In speaking tothe report of Estimates Committee G, I will outline ...
Speech byHon. HENRY PALASZCZUKMEMBER FOR INALAHansard 29 October 1999PRIMARY INDUSTRY BODIES REFORM BILLHon. H. PALASZCZUK (Inala—ALP) (Minister for Primary Industries) (10.48 a.m.): I move—"That the Bill be now read a second time."This is a very important ...
Speech byHon. HENRY PALASZCZUKMEMBER FOR INALAHansard 10 November 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTWheat Market DevelopmentHon. H. PALASZCZUK (Inala—ALP) (Minister for Primary Industries) (10.06 a.m.), by leave: TheState Government is driving new opportunities for ...
Speech byHon. HENRY PALASZCZUKMEMBER FOR INALAHansard 10 November 1999SUGAR INDUSTRY BILLHon. H. PALASZCZUK (Inala—ALP) (Minister for Primary Industries) (3.32 p.m.): I would like tomake a few comments. First of all, I would like to express my thanks to the ...
Speech byHon. HENRY PALASZCZUKMEMBER FOR INALAHansard 21 July 1999SUGAR INDUSTRY BILLHon. H. PALASZCZUK (Inala—ALP) (Minister for Primary Industries) (12.22 p.m.): I move—"That the Bill be now read a second time."This is important legislation, as sugar ...
Speech byHOWARD HOBBSMEMBER FOR WARREGOHansard 11 March 1999RURAL QUEENSLANDMr HOBBS (Warrego—NPA) (6.19 p.m.): Confidence is the backbone of countries, currencies,economies, businesses and athletes. Banks need confidence to lend, businesses need confidence ...
Speech byHOWARD HOBBSMEMBER FOR WARREGOHansard 24 March 1999WORKCOVER, LOCAL GOVERNMENT; POPULATION, RURAL COMMUNITIESMr HOBBS (Warrego—NPA) (11.09 p.m.): Tonight I wish to speak about two matters: firstly, theimpact of WorkCover changes on local government; ...
Speech byHon. HENRY PALASZCZUKMEMBER FOR INALAHansard 1 December 1999ANIMALS PROTECTION AMENDMENT BILLHon. H. PALASZCZUK (Inala—ALP) (Minister for Primary Industries) (10.51 p.m.): I rise to speakagainst this private member's Bill. I begin by saying that I ...
Speech byHon. J. ELDERMEMBER FOR CAPALABAHansard 20 July 1999SOUTH EAST QUEENSLAND REGIONAL FOREST AGREEMENTHon. J. P. ELDER (Capalaba—ALP) (Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development andMinister for Trade) (6.15 p.m.): I move the following ...
Speech byHon. J. ELDERMEMBER FOR CAPALABAHansard 21 July 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTInnovation StrategyHon. J. P. ELDER (Capalaba—ALP) (Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development andMinister for Trade) (9.54 a.m.), by leave: In line with the Beattie ...
Speech byHon. J. ELDERMEMBER FOR CAPALABAHansard 22 July 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTVisit by Mayor of ShanghaiHon. J. P. ELDER (Capalaba—ALP) (Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development andMinister for Trade) (9.49 a.m.), by leave: As honourable members ...
Speech byHon. J. ELDERMEMBER FOR CAPALABAHansard 17 August 1999INTERACTIVE GAMBLING (PLAYER PROTECTION) AMENDMENT BILLHon. J. P. ELDER (Capalaba—ALP) (Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development andMinister for Trade) (5.24 p.m.): What the Government ...
Speech byHon. J. ELDERMEMBER FOR CAPALABAHansard 17 August 1999CENSURE OF MEMBER FOR IPSWICHHon. J. P. ELDER (Capalaba—ALP) (Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development andMinister for Trade) (6.25 p.m.): I rise to second the amendment moved by the ...
Speech byHon. J. ELDERMEMBER FOR CAPALABAHansard 18 August 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTBusiness Cadetship Scheme Hon. J. P. ELDER (Capalaba—ALP) (Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development andMinister for Trade) (9.43 a.m.), by leave: Last year the ...
Speech byHon. J. ELDERMEMBER FOR CAPALABAHansard 18 August 1999TAB PRIVATISATIONHon. J. P. ELDER (Capalaba—ALP) (Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development andMinister for Trade) (6.32 p.m.): The action by this Government in the House today has set a ...
Speech byHon. J. ELDERMEMBER FOR CAPALABAHansard 29 October 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTLight Metals Industry; TeksidHon. J. P. ELDER (Capalaba—ALP) (Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development andMinister for Trade) (9.37 a.m.), by leave: The Beattie ...
Speech byHon. J. ELDERMEMBER FOR CAPALABAHansard 9 November 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTAPEC TechnomartHon. J. P. ELDER (Capalaba—ALP) (Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development andMinister for Trade) (9.45 a.m.), by leave: I rise to inform the House ...
Speech byHon. J. ELDERMEMBER FOR CAPALABAHansard 9 November 1999APEC TECHNOMARTHon. J. P. ELDER (Capalaba—ALP) (Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development andMinister for Trade) (6.20 p.m.): I rise to second the amendment. I want to clarify something ...
Speech byHon. J. ELDERMEMBER FOR CAPALABAHansard 10 November 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTBerri LimitedHon. J. P. ELDER (Capalaba—ALP) (Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development andMinister for Trade) (9.40 a.m.), by leave: The Beattie Government ...
Speech byHon. J. ELDERMEMBER FOR CAPALABAHansard 11 November 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTOverseas VisitHon. J. P. ELDER (Capalaba—ALP) (Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development andMinister for Trade) (9.40 a.m.), by leave: I table a report to ...
Speech byHon. J. ELDERMEMBER FOR CAPALABAHansard 23 November 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTDepartment of State DevelopmentHon. J. P. ELDER (Capalaba—ALP) (Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development andMinister for Trade) (9.42 a.m.), by leave: One of the ...
Speech byHon. J. ELDERMEMBER FOR CAPALABAHansard 24 August 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTExportsHon. J. P. ELDER (Capalaba—ALP) (Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development andMinister for Trade) (9.41 a.m.), by leave: As honourable members would be aware, ...
Speech byHon. J. ELDERMEMBER FOR CAPALABAHansard 25 August 1999SES POSITIONS, MERIT SELECTIONHon. J. P. ELDER (Capalaba—ALP) (6.30 p.m.): Members opposite are keen to speak aboutmates and cronies. The record shows quite clearly that, when it comes to ...
Speech byHon. J. ELDERMEMBER FOR CAPALABAHansard 26 August 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTNelly Bay Development, Magnetic IslandHon. J. P. ELDER (Capalaba—ALP) (Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development andMinister for Trade) (9.40 a.m.), by leave: Running ...
Speech byHon. J. ELDERMEMBER FOR CAPALABAHansard 14 September 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTMagnesium MetalHon. J. P. ELDER (Capalaba—ALP) (Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development andMinister for Trade) (9.40 a.m.), by leave: The recent announcement ...
Speech byHon. J. ELDERMEMBER FOR CAPALABAHansard 15 September 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTMeat Processing Industry, ToowoombaHon. J. P. ELDER (Capalaba—ALP) (Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development andMinister for Trade) (9.42 a.m.), by leave: I rise ...
Speech byHon. J. ELDERMEMBER FOR CAPALABAHansard 15 September 1999BURNETT REGIONHon. J. P. ELDER (Capalaba—ALP) (Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development andMinister for Trade)(6.21 p.m.): I second the amendment. This debate is certainly about ...
Speech byHon. J. ELDERMEMBER FOR CAPALABAHansard 16 September 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTQueensland BusinessesHon. J. P. ELDER (Capalaba—ALP) (Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development andMinister for Trade) (9.48 a.m.), by leave: The Beattie ...
Speech byHon. J. ELDERMEMBER FOR CAPALABAHansard 26 October 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTRegional Forest AgreementHon. J. P. ELDER (Capalaba—ALP) (Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development andMinister for Trade) (10.25 a.m.), by leave: Honourable members ...
Speech byHon. J. ELDERMEMBER FOR CAPALABAHansard 26 October 1999CENSURE OF MINISTER FOR MINES AND ENERGYHon. J. P. ELDER (Capalaba—ALP) (Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development andMinister for Trade) (6.20 p.m.): I am pleased to be able to second ...
Speech byHon. J. ELDERMEMBER FOR CAPALABAHansard 27 October 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTFederal Small Business Ministerial Council; GSTHon. J. P. ELDER (Capalaba—ALP) (Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development andMinister for Trade) (9.42 a.m.), by ...
Speech byHon. J. ELDERMEMBER FOR CAPALABAHansard 27 October 1999APPROPRIATION BILLEstimates Committee AReport No. 2Hon. J. P. ELDER (Capalaba—ALP) (Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development andMinister for Trade) (2.56 p.m.): I thank the committee ...
Speech byHon. J. ELDERMEMBER FOR CAPALABAHansard 27 October 1999FORESTRY INDUSTRYHon. J. P. ELDER (Capalaba—ALP) (Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development andMinister for Trade) (6.21 p.m.): I rise to second the amendment and take head-on some of ...
Speech byHon. J. ELDERMEMBER FOR CAPALABAHansard 28 October 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTBusiness HeadquartersHon. J. P. ELDER (Capalaba—ALP) (Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development andMinister for Trade) (9.41 a.m.), by leave: The Beattie ...
Speech byHon. J. ELDERMEMBER FOR CAPALABAHansard 23 November 1999DEPARTMENT OF STATE DEVELOPMENTHon. J. P. ELDER (Capalaba—ALP) (Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development andMinister for Trade) (6.23 p.m.): I rise to second the amendment. It will be ...
Speech byHon. J. ELDERMEMBER FOR CAPALABAHansard 24 November 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTY2K Contingency Planning WorkbookHon. J. P. ELDER (Capalaba—ALP) (Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development andMinister for Trade) (9.40 a.m.), by leave: Honourable ...
Speech byHon. J. ELDERMEMBER FOR CAPALABAHansard 25 November 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENT Queensland Innovation CouncilHon. J. P. ELDER (Capalaba—ALP) (Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development andMinister for Trade) (9.42 a.m.), by leave: For many ...
Speech byHon. J. ELDERMEMBER FOR CAPALABAHansard 30 November 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTGold Coast, Convention CentreHon. J. P. ELDER (Capalaba—ALP) (Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development andMinister for Trade) (9.43 a.m.), by leave: In the past ...
Speech byHon. J. ELDERMEMBER FOR CAPALABAHansard 1 December 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTFuture GroupHon. J. P. ELDER (Capalaba—ALP) (Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development andMinister for Trade) (9.51 a.m.), by leave: As Minister for State ...
Speech byHon. J. ELDERMEMBER FOR CAPALABAHansard 28 October 1999MINISTER FOR MINES AND ENERGYHon. J. P. ELDER (Capalaba—ALP) (Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development andMinister for Trade) (6.16 p.m.): I rise to oppose the motion. Members opposite ...
Speech byHon. J. ELDERMEMBER FOR CAPALABAHansard 2 December 1999STATE GOVERNMENT PERFORMANCEHon. J. P. ELDER (Capalaba—ALP) (Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development andMinister for Trade) (5.21 p.m.): It is my pleasure to second the amendment and ...
Speech byHon. J. ELDERMEMBER FOR CAPALABAHansard 2 December 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTBusiness Cadetship SchemeHon. J. P. ELDER (Capalaba—ALP) (Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development andMinister for Trade) (9.45 a.m.), by leave: Last year the ...
Speech byHon. J. ELDERMEMBER FOR CAPALABAHansard 19 August 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTReport on Trade Mission to South AfricaHon. J. P. ELDER (Capalaba—ALP) (Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development andMinister for Trade) (9.48 a.m.), by leave: I ...
Speech byMr JIM PEARCEMEMBER FOR FITZROYHansard 14 April 1999ANZAC DAY TRADING HOURSMr PEARCE (Fitzroy—ALP) (6.51 p.m.): I rise tonight with some feeling in my heart about thisissue. Honourable members would know that I am the only returned serviceman in the ...
Speech byMr JIM PEARCEMEMBER FOR FITZROYHansard 15 April 1999WORKCOVER QUEENSLAND AMENDMENT BILLMr PEARCE (Fitzroy—ALP) (12.53 p.m.): The amendments before the House have come aboutbecause of Labor's recognition of the unfairness of the coalition's WorkCover ...
Speech byMr JIM PEARCEMEMBER FOR FITZROYHansard 29 April 1999COAL MINING SAFETY AND HEALTH BILLMINING AND QUARRYING SAFETY AND HEALTH BILLMr PEARCE (Fitzroy—ALP) (11.53 a.m.): It gives me great pleasure to rise in this place tosupport the Mines and Energy ...
Speech byMr JIM PEARCEMEMBER FOR FITZROYHansard 29 April 1999MEAT INDUSTRY AMENDMENT STANDARD (No. 1) 1999Disallowance of Statutory InstrumentMr PEARCE (Fitzroy—ALP) (9.39 p.m.): I rise to speak against this disallowance motion. Today Iwant to make four ...
Speech byMr JIM PEARCEMEMBER FOR FITZROYHansard 29 April 1999QUEENSLAND FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY AMENDMENT REGULATION (No. 1) 1999 Disallowance of Statutory InstrumentMr PEARCE (Fitzroy—ALP) (10.39 p.m.): I rise to speak against the motion for ...
Speech byMr JIM PEARCEMEMBER FOR FITZROYHansard 25 May 1999GORDONSTONE MINE; RIO TINTOMr PEARCE (Fitzroy—ALP) (10.28 a.m.): I wish to bring to the attention of the House an act ofvandalism that highlights the immaturity of management at the Gordonstone mine, ...
Speech byMr JIM PEARCEMEMBER FOR FITZROYHansard 30 November 1999CHRONIC FATIGUE SYNDROMEMr PEARCE (Fitzroy—ALP) (11.40 a.m.): Today I wish to revisit an issue that I raised in thisplace on 17 August. I spoke about the difficulties confronting a marginalised ...
Speech byMr JIM PEARCEMEMBER FOR FITZROYHansard 30 November 1999TREE-CLEARING GUIDELINESMr PEARCE (Fitzroy—ALP) (6.30 p.m.): Since this debate started tonight, we have heard theOpposition trying desperately to sound like it supports our rural land-holders. ...
Speech byMr JIM PEARCEMEMBER FOR FITZROYHansard 30 November 1999WIDOW'S ALLOWANCEMr PEARCE (Fitzroy—ALP) (1.26 a.m.): Today, I draw the attention of the House to a situationthat fails the equity test, and that is the Commonwealth Government's widow's ...
Speech byMr JIM PEARCEMEMBER FOR FITZROYHansard 1 December 1999PROSTITUTION BILLMr PEARCE (Fitzroy—ALP) (5.06 p.m.): Firstly, before I commence my contribution to thisdebate, I congratulate the member for Mulgrave on his well-researched and presented ...
Speech byMr JIM PEARCEMEMBER FOR FITZROYHansard 7 December 1999TREE-CLEARING GUIDELINESMr PEARCE (Fitzroy—ALP) (6.52 p.m.): As elected representatives of the people ofQueensland, we have obligations to be environmentally conscious of the day-to-day activities ...
Speech byMr JIM PEARCEMEMBER FOR FITZROYHansard 10 December 1999VEGETATION MANAGEMENT BILLMr PEARCE (Fitzroy—ALP) (2.30 p.m.): It is a pleasure for me to join in this debate. As amember representing a rural electorate, I hope that I can put some balance into ...
Speech byMrs J. SHELDONMEMBER FOR CALOUNDRAHansard 2 March 1999MOTION OF CONDOLENCEDeaths of Mr R. T. McLean, MLA, and Mr L. J. Yewdale, MLAMrs SHELDON (Caloundra—LP) (10.29 a.m.): I will be brief; I know that time is moving on. Iwould like to express my ...
Speech byMrs J. SHELDONMEMBER FOR CALOUNDRAHansard 3 March 1999MINISTER FOR RACINGMrs SHELDON (Caloundra—LP) (6.47 p.m.): At the outset, I pay tribute to Mr Des Scanlan, apast Chairman of the Corbould Park Racecourse. Unfortunately, Des passed away a short ...
Speech byMrs J. SHELDONMEMBER FOR CALOUNDRAHansard 9 March 1999QUEENSLAND HEALTHMrs SHELDON (Caloundra—LP) (10.24 a.m.): It has come to my attention that certainemployees of Queensland Health are being threatened and intimidated by being told that they are ...
Speech byMrs J. SHELDONMEMBER FOR CALOUNDRAHansard 9 March 1999HEALTH PORTFOLIOMrs SHELDON (Caloundra—LP) (6.10 p.m.): I rise to second the motion moved by the memberfor Maroochydore. Queensland Health is in total disarray. In 1993 the health crisis was ...
Speech byMrs J. SHELDONMEMBER FOR CALOUNDRAHansard 10 March 1999SUNSHINE COAST FIREFIGHTERSMrs SHELDON (Caloundra—LP) (10.24 a.m.): I raise a matter of concern regarding firefighterson the Sunshine Coast. The coalition in Government gave permission for the ...
Speech byMrs J. SHELDONMEMBER FOR CALOUNDRAHansard 23 March 1999GAMING MACHINE AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMrs SHELDON (Caloundra—LP) (3.46 p.m.): I wish to make a few comments about the GamingMachine and Other Legislation Amendment Bill. Although I ...
Speech byMrs J. SHELDONMEMBER FOR CALOUNDRAHansard 24 March 1999CORRECTIVE SERVICES AND PENALTIES AND SENTENCES AMENDMENT BILLMrs SHELDON (Caloundra—LP) (8.44 p.m.): The Bill we are debating tonight is all aboutwhether or not we support justice. It is about ...
Speech byMrs J. SHELDONMEMBER FOR CALOUNDRAHansard 25 March 1999MR L. AND MRS K. BILNEYMrs SHELDON (Caloundra—LP) (10.24 a.m.): I speak on an issue of grave concern to manyQueenslanders and, in particular, to two of my constituents, Len and Kay Bilney. Mr and ...
Speech byMrs J. SHELDONMEMBER FOR CALOUNDRAHansard 13 April 1999CALOUNDRA RAIL CORRIDORMrs SHELDON (Caloundra—LP) (11.50 a.m.): I bring forward as a matter of public importancethe need to review the Government's decision on the Caloundra rail corridor—the ...
Speech byMr JIM PEARCEMEMBER FOR FITZROYHansard 20 July 1999TELEVISION RECEPTION, MOUNT MORGANMr PEARCE (Fitzroy—ALP) (7.07 p.m.): I speak for the people of Mount Morgan who, despiteliving within 45 minutes of the regional City of Rockhampton, are unable to ...
Speech byMr JIM PEARCEMEMBER FOR FITZROYHansard 17 August 1999CHRONIC FATIGUE SYNDROMEMr PEARCE (Fitzroy—ALP) (12.24 p.m.): I rise to speak about the difficulties confronting amarginalised group of chronically impaired persons within our community whose needs ...
Speech byMr JIM PEARCEMEMBER FOR FITZROYHansard 18 August 1999LONG TAN DAYMr PEARCE (Fitzroy—ALP) (10.30 a.m.): Today is Long Tan Day, the day when Vietnamveterans, their families and the families of those who died in South Vietnam remember ...
Speech byMr JIM PEARCEMEMBER FOR FITZROYHansard 16 September 19991999 STATE BUDGETMr PEARCE (Fitzroy—ALP) (11.11 p.m.): Let me open by saying that there are many issuesthat I would like to cover in my contribution to this debate. Unfortunately, time restricts ...
Speech byMr JIM PEARCEMEMBER FOR FITZROYHansard 28 October 1999APPROPRIATION BILLEstimates Committee EReportMr PEARCE (Fitzroy—ALP) (11.45 a.m.): Estimates Committee E heard from the Minister forMines and Energy and the Minister for Health, and in the time ...
Speech byMr JIM PEARCEMEMBER FOR FITZROYHansard 10 November 1999LIQUOR AMENDMENT BILLMr PEARCE (Fitzroy—ALP) (9.16 p.m.): I have thought long and hard about making acontribution to this debate. As a returned serviceman, I am not one for talking up my active ...
Speech byMr JIM PEARCEMEMBER FOR FITZROYHansard 23 November 1999WESTPAC BANK BRANCH, MOURAMr PEARCE (Fitzroy—ALP) (11.19 p.m.): Last night, a public meeting was held in the town ofMoura. The issue concerned the closure of the local branch of the Westpac Bank. ...
Speech byMr JIM PEARCEMEMBER FOR FITZROYHansard 24 November 1999MR W. ALLISONMr PEARCE (Fitzroy—ALP) (11.18 p.m.): On behalf of the Queensland coalmining industry and,in particular, the mineworkers of this State, I wish to place on the public record our ...
Speech byMr JIM PEARCEMEMBER FOR FITZROYHansard 9 June 1999BURNETT WATER STORAGEMr PEARCE (Fitzroy—ALP) (6.47 p.m.): What great timing the National Party has. The very daythat it brings on this debate and the very day that it continues its scare campaign ...
Speech byMr JIM PEARCEMEMBER FOR FITZROYHansard 10 June 1999INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS BILLMr PEARCE (Fitzroy—ALP) (3.10 p.m.): Members of this House represent ordinary men andwomen in our community. It makes me sick to see the hatred that comes from those opposite ...
Speech byMrs J. SHELDONMEMBER FOR CALOUNDRAHansard 3 March 1999ADDRESS IN REPLYMrs SHELDON (Caloundra—LP) (3.50 p.m.): I welcome this opportunity to speak in the Addressin Reply debate. At the outset, I express my respect and best wishes to our Governor, ...
Speech byMr JIM PEARCEMEMBER FOR FITZROYHansard 27 October 1999MR S. RADLOFFMr PEARCE (Fitzroy—ALP) (11.23 p.m.): I stand in this place, the Parliament of Queensland, topay tribute to the late Stanley Charles Radloff, who sadly passed away on 16 September ...
Speech byMr JIM PEARCEMEMBER FOR FITZROYHansard 30 November 1999CLUB PREMIER OF AUSTRALIAMr PEARCE (Fitzroy—ALP) (10.09 a.m.): Mining communities are again being targeted by salesrepresentatives pushing tax-driven investment schemes or timeshare options, such ...
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 byBRUCE DAVIDSONMEMBER FOR NOOSAHansard 27 October 1999FORESTRY INDUSTRYMr DAVIDSON (Noosa—LP) (6.11 p.m.): I second the motion moved by the Leader of theOpposition. Shortly after the announcement of the regional forest agreement by the Premier and ...
Speech byBRUCE DAVIDSONMEMBER FOR NOOSAHansard 28 October 1999APPROPRIATION BILLEstimates Committee GReportMr DAVIDSON (Noosa—LP) (3.12 p.m.): I rise to speak on the report of Estimates CommitteeG. Firstly, I acknowledge the efforts of the Research Director, ...
Speech byBRUCE DAVIDSONMEMBER FOR NOOSAHansard 23 November 1999DEPARTMENT OF STATE DEVELOPMENTMr DAVIDSON (Noosa—LP) (6.37 p.m.): In participating in the debate tonight, I wish to put onthe public record the achievements of Alan Davies, who was one of the ...
Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 29 April 1999COAL MINING SAFETY AND HEALTH BILLMINING AND QUARRYING SAFETY AND HEALTH BILLMr FELDMAN (Caboolture—ONP) (2.33 p.m.): For the enlightenment of members, I will discussseveral contentious issues ...
Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 26 May 1999STOLEN GENERATIONMr FELDMAN (Caboolture—ONP) (2.58 p.m.): In furthering the debate today, I concur with theremarks of the Leader of the Opposition.Mr DEPUTY SPEAKER (Mr Reeves): Order! Is the ...
Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 26 May 1999YOUTH SUICIDE; CHAPLAINCY IN SCHOOLSMr FELDMAN (Caboolture—ONP) (6.42 p.m.): Today's youth face an ever-increasing battle tolive normal, happy lives. Family breakdown is at the heart of this problem ...
Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 27 May 1999REGIONAL FOREST AGREEMENTMr FELDMAN (Caboolture—ONP) (6.10 p.m.): It is my pleasure to rise to second the motionmoved by the member for Lockyer. Our traditional jobs in the timber industry are under ...
Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 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 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 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 byMr BRUCE LAMINGMEMBER FOR MOOLOOLAHHansard 28 April 1999PUBLIC HOUSING, SECURITYMr LAMING (Mooloolah—LP) (10.22 a.m.): I rise today to bring to the attention of all membersa bureaucratic bungle involving the Department of Housing and Q-Build, one of ...
Speech byMr BRUCE LAMINGMEMBER FOR MOOLOOLAHHansard 28 April 1999PERFORMANCE OF MINISTERSMr LAMING (Mooloolah—LP) (6.26 p.m.): I rise tonight to speak to this motion and to bring tothe attention of the House, as my colleagues have done before me, the ...
Speech byMr BRUCE LAMINGMEMBER FOR MOOLOOLAHHansard 26 May 1999OLD BUDERIM POST OFFICE; SPANNER CRABSMr LAMING (Mooloolah—LP) (6.33 p.m.): Tonight I wish to bring to the attention of the House asummary of what can only be described as a shining example of ...
Speech byMr BRUCE LAMINGMEMBER FOR MOOLOOLAHHansard 27 May 1999PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEEReport No. 56Mr LAMING (Mooloolah—LP) (10.12 a.m.): I move—"That the House take note of the Public Works Committee report No. 56."The dissenting report on seniors housing ...
Speech byMr BRUCE LAMINGMEMBER FOR MOOLOOLAHHansard 27 May 1999STATE DEVELOPMENT AND PUBLIC WORKS ORGANISATION AMENDMENT BILLMr LAMING (Mooloolah—LP) (5.40 p.m.): I have grave reservations about one of the mainaspects of this Bill, and I will confine my ...
Speech byMr BRUCE LAMINGMEMBER FOR MOOLOOLAHHansard 10 June 1999INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS BILLMr LAMING (Mooloolah—LP) (12.39 p.m.): This Bill gives me an opportunity to speak on anissue about which I continue to have a deep interest, and that is the issue of ...
Speech byMr BRUCE LAMINGMEMBER FOR MOOLOOLAHHansard 3 March 1999CORRECTIVE SERVICES AND PENALTIES AND SENTENCES AMENDMENT BILLMr LAMING (Mooloolah—LP) (10.37 p.m.): Tonight, it gives me pleasure to rise to support thisBill put forward by the member for ...
Speech byMr BRUCE LAMINGMEMBER FOR MOOLOOLAHHansard 9 March 1999HOME ASSIST/SECURE PROGRAMMr LAMING (Mooloolah—LP) (7.05 p.m.): I rise to speak on the issue of security in the home forQueensland's seniors. Honourable members will recall a series of disgusting ...
Speech byMr BRUCE LAMINGMEMBER FOR MOOLOOLAHHansard 11 March 1999COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTHMr LAMING (Mooloolah—LP) (7.10 p.m.): During the six o'clock debate in this Chamber onTuesday night, the member for Kurwongbah was critical of my response to the Health ...
Speech byMr BRUCE LAMINGMEMBER FOR MOOLOOLAHHansard 23 March 1999GAMING MACHINE AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr LAMING (Mooloolah—LP) (3.14 p.m.): I am pleased to rise to speak to the Gaming Machineand Other Legislation Amendment Bill. I do not intend ...
Speech byMr BRUCE LAMINGMEMBER FOR MOOLOOLAHHansard 24 March 1999CORRECTIVE SERVICES LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr LAMING (Mooloolah—LP) (4.42 p.m.): I intend to speak only briefly on this Bill, as theOpposition does not oppose it. I have some comments to make ...
Speech byMr BRUCE LAMINGMEMBER FOR MOOLOOLAHHansard 14 April 1999WORKCOVER QUEENSLAND AMENDMENT BILLMr LAMING (Mooloolah—LP) (4.24 p.m.): In the course of this debate and in the presentationof the ill-named report, Restoring the Balance, a lot has been said ...
Speech byMr BRUCE LAMINGMEMBER FOR MOOLOOLAHHansard 25 August 1999ROAD TRANSPORT REFORM BILLMr LAMING (Mooloolah—LP) (4.28 p.m.): It gives me pleasure to rise to speak on the RoadTransport Reform Bill 1999. The Bill looks at various aspects of road use ...
Speech byMr BRUCE LAMINGMEMBER FOR MOOLOOLAHHansard 22 July 1999MR SPEAKER'S RULINGMotion of DissentMr LAMING (Mooloolah—LP) (2.40 p.m.): I second the motion of the member for Indooroopilly.One of the great anomalies of our parliamentary system is that our ...
Speech byMr BRUCE LAMINGMEMBER FOR MOOLOOLAHHansard 18 August 1999SUPERMARKET, BUDERIM; KAWANA POLICE STATIONMr LAMING (Mooloolah—LP) (11.18 p.m.): I rise to bring to the attention of this House thematter of the proposal to build a supermarket in the village ...
Speech 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 byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 26 August 1999ROAD TRANSPORT REFORM BILLMr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (11.40 a.m.): I rise in this debate to raise three matters. Thefirst relates to the ticking of a box on driver licence ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 26 August 1999TRANSPORT PLANNINGMr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—Labor Party) (7.27 p.m.): Traffic congestion has become a majorissue in this city. In recent times many suburban streets have become clogged. ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 27 August 1999TAB QUEENSLAND LIMITED PRIVATISATION BILLMr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (12.44 p.m.): Firstly, I welcome this legislation into theParliament. As I said earlier today in this place, it is ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 15 September 1999CHILD-CARE REGULATIONSMr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (10.28 a.m.): Some 15 months ago this can't do BeattieLabor Government touted as a matter of priority the introduction of new ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 15 September 1999GAMBLINGMr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (11.23 p.m.): A major recent independent study into thegambling industry in Australia conducted by the Australian Productivity Commission has ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 16 September 19991999 STATE BUDGETMr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (4.12 p.m.): The Minister for Families, Youth and CommunityCare and Minister for Disability Services cannot be trusted, screams the ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 26 October 1999MOTION OF CONDOLENCEDeath of Sir Charles WanstallMr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (10.02 a.m.): I rise in this condolence debate to add mywords. Sir Charles Wanstall was known to me for ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 10 November 1999FAMILY SERVICES AMENDMENT BILLMr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (3.34 p.m.): This Bill amends the Family Services Act 1987,which is the overarching legislation for the Department of ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 10 November 1999ELECTIVE SURGERY WAITING LISTSMr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (6.44 p.m.): This amendment moved by the Minister ismeaningless. It simply congratulates the Minister for Health for ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 11 November 1999DOMESTIC VIOLENCE (FAMILY PROTECTION) AMENDMENT BILLMr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (10.56 p.m.): Two points need to be made at the outset ofthe Opposition's response to the Minister's ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 11 November 1999DOMESTIC VIOLENCE (FAMILY PROTECTION) AMENDMENT BILLMr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (2.32 p.m.): I rise to speak in view of the proceedings thatoccurred before lunch today. The ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 8 December 1999BILLS: REMAINING STAGESMr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (11.49 a.m.): It would have been obvious that I would wantto rise and speak to the motion moved by the Leader of the House. I have a ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 8 December 1999QUEENSLAND LAW SOCIETY AMENDMENT BILLMr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (5.28 p.m.): In speaking to the Queensland Law SocietyAmendment Bill, I point out that many of the people who enter ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 8 December 1999PARLIAMENTARY COMMISSIONER AND FREEDOM OF INFORMATION AMENDMENT BILLMr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (8.58 p.m.): The Opposition supports this Bill. In the main, itcontains sensible ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 9 December 1999CRIMINAL LAW AMENDMENT BILLMr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (6.28 p.m.): This legislation is about protecting the mostvulnerable within our community, the children of Queensland, from ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 9 December 1999PROPERTY LAW AMENDMENT BILLMr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (9.37 p.m.): This Bill represents a significant legal reform inthe area of property law. It will bring a measure of equality to ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 10 December 1999PARLIAMENTARY AMNESTY GROUPHuman Rights Violations, East TimorMr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (4.53 p.m.): On behalf of the Opposition, I rise to supportthe motion before the Parliament. ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 1 December 1999NATURAL SCIENCES PRECINCTMr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (10.21 a.m.): This Government says that it is listening to thepeople. I look forward to seeing this Government listening to the ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 1 December 1999ADOPTIONSMr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (11.21 p.m.): More and more I am receiving complaintsabout the Department of Family, Youth and Community Care's Adoption Services Branch. This ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 2 December 1999PROSTITUTION BILLMr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (12.11 p.m.): This legislation is a great disappointment. ThePremier promised to change the current situation by removing single sex ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 2 December 1999STATE GOVERNMENT PERFORMANCEMr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (5.45 p.m.): Unemployment is up and job creation is halfwhat it was under the coalition, yet the Premier comes into this ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 7 December 1999GAMING MACHINE AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL (No.2)Mr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (3.55 p.m.): As the shadow Minister indicated, much of thisBill deals with technical amendments. ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 24 November 1999PERSONS CONVICTED OF OFFENCES AGAINST CHILDRENMr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (6.15 p.m.)—In rising to support this motion, I am pleased tosee that it does have the support of the Labor ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 24 November 1999TRADE MEASUREMENT AMENDMENT BILLMr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (5.07 p.m.): I rise to speak about the Trade MeasurementAmendment Bill, which is a terribly important piece of ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 24 November 1999LIQUOR AMENDMENT BILLMr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (9.27 p.m.): I commend the member for Toowoomba Northfor bringing forward this legislation. It is very difficult to understand the ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 24 November 1999MILPERA STATE HIGH SCHOOLMr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (10.54 p.m.): In October 1998 the Milpera Special Schoolbecame known as the Milpera State High School. It caters for students ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 25 November 1999AUDIO VISUAL AND AUDIO LINKS AMENDMENT BILLMr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (3.27 p.m.): I rise to support the Audio Visual and AudioLinks Amendment Bill. The Bill takes audiovisual and ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 27 October 1999APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILLEstimates Committee AReport No. 1Mr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (12.10 p.m.): I rise to speak in the debate on theAppropriation (Parliament) Bill, because ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 27 October 1999APPROPRIATION BILLEstimates Committee BReportMr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (3.31 p.m.): The people of Queensland believed that thenew Labor Government would continue the great work ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 27 October 1999GAMBLING INDUSTRY Mr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (11 p.m.): Some months ago, I spoke in this place about myconcerns regarding the spread of poker machines and the issue of gambling ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 28 October 1999APPROPRIATION BILLEstimates Committee GReport Mr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (3.33 p.m.): I place on record my thanks to the committeemembers, the chairman of the committee, the staff ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 9 November 1999GAMING MACHINESMr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (7.04 p.m.): The Australian Bureau of Statistics' retail tradefigures include net takings from gaming machines. It is little wonder that ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 23 November 1999LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL (No. 2)Mr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (4.37 p.m.): I rise to speak about the proposal for four-yearterms put forward in this ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 30 November 1999RIVER NOISEMr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (1.21 a.m.): I rise to make some brief comments about thegrowing problem of noise emanating predominantly from speed boats on the Brisbane ...
Speech byGORDON NUTTALLMEMBER FOR SANDGATEHansard 23 March 1999GAMING MACHINE AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr NUTTALL (Sandgate—ALP) (4.32 p.m.): I rise to speak to the Gaming Machine and OtherLegislation Amendment Bill. I support those in our ...
Speech byGORDON NUTTALLMEMBER FOR SANDGATEHansard 25 March 1999CORRECTIVE SERVICES LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr NUTTALL (Sandgate—ALP) (11.55 a.m.): I am pleased to speak in support of this Bill beforethe House today. I do so as a member of this Parliament ...
Speech byGORDON NUTTALLMEMBER FOR SANDGATEHansard 13 April 1999UNEMPLOYMENTMr NUTTALL (Sandgate—ALP) (11.40 a.m.): As the Premier said on 3 March this year, we as aGovernment have been very aggressive about our 5% unemployment strategy. We introduced ...
Speech byGORDON NUTTALLMEMBER FOR SANDGATEHansard 28 April 1999PARLIAMENTARY MEMBERS (OFFICE OF PROFIT) AMENDMENT BILLMr NUTTALL (Sandgate—ALP) (11.47 p.m.): This morning it is a pleasure to support theParliamentary Members (Office of Profit) Amendment Bill ...
Speech byGORDON NUTTALLMEMBER FOR SANDGATEHansard 28 April 1999RETAIL SHOP LEASES AMENDMENT BILLMr NUTTALL (Sandgate—ALP) (4.03 p.m.): In rising to support the Bill before the Parliamentthis afternoon, I must say that since this Government came to office we ...
Speech byGORDON NUTTALLMEMBER FOR SANDGATEHansard 28 April 1999MILPERA STATE HIGH SCHOOLMr NUTTALL (Sandgate—ALP) (11.24 p.m.): Often it seems to me that not enough credit isgiven to those unsung teachers and educational administrators who give of their own ...
Speech byGORDON NUTTALLMEMBER FOR SANDGATEHansard 25 May 1999GOODS AND SERVICES TAXMr NUTTALL (Sandgate—ALP) (11.40 a.m.): I rise to speak about the goods and services taxand its effect on families in this State. Honourable members would be well aware of the ...
Speech byGORDON NUTTALLMEMBER FOR SANDGATEHansard 25 May 1999STATUTORY INSTRUMENTS AND ANOTHER ACT AMENDMENT BILLMr NUTTALL (Sandgate—ALP) (4.37 p.m.): As a member of this Parliament who was once amember of the Subordinate Legislation Committee, I could not ...
Speech byGORDON NUTTALLMEMBER FOR SANDGATEHansard 9 November 1999GOODS AND SERVICES TAXMr NUTTALL (Sandgate—ALP) (11.40 a.m.): Last Saturday, Australians voted for no change toour Constitution. However, come 1 July next year, we as a nation will probably ...
Speech byGORDON NUTTALLMEMBER FOR SANDGATEHansard 11 November 1999PUBLIC SECTOR ETHICS AMENDMENT BILLMr NUTTALL (Sandgate—ALP) (5.19 p.m.): As the Premier announced in his second-readingspeech to the Public Sector Ethics Amendment Bill, the purpose of the ...
Speech byGORDON NUTTALLMEMBER FOR SANDGATEHansard 23 November 1999MULTICULTURAL SERVICE AWARDSMr NUTTALL (Sandgate—ALP) (10.29 a.m.): The Queensland Multicultural Service Awards isan initiative of the Queensland Government to acknowledge the contribution of ...
Speech byGORDON NUTTALLMEMBER FOR SANDGATEHansard 23 November 1999LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL (No. 2)Mr NUTTALL (Sandgate—ALP) (5.03 p.m.): It gives me great pleasure to rise in support of theBill before the House this afternoon. It ...
Speech byGORDON NUTTALLMEMBER FOR SANDGATEHansard 30 November 1999MULTICULTURAL QUEENSLAND POLICYMr NUTTALL (Sandgate—ALP) (12.20 p.m.): Today I would like to inform my parliamentarycolleagues about the first annual report on the implementation of the ...
Speech byGORDON NUTTALLMEMBER FOR SANDGATEHansard 7 December 1999POPULATION POLICY; IMMIGRATIONMr NUTTALL (Sandgate—ALP) (12 p.m.): Today I would like to inform honourable members ofthe critical need to develop a national population policy. Recently, the ...
Speech byGORDON NUTTALLMEMBER FOR SANDGATEHansard 8 December 1999BRUCE HIGHWAY UPGRADEMr NUTTALL (Sandgate—ALP) (10.20 a.m.): At the end of this financial year, the Gold CoastHighway expansion works will be due for completion. I am sure that a number of ...
Speech byGORDON NUTTALLMEMBER FOR SANDGATEHansard 27 May 1999STATE DEVELOPMENT AND PUBLIC WORKS ORGANISATION AMENDMENT BILLMr NUTTALL (Sandgate—ALP) (5.08 p.m.): It was pleasing to listen to the contribution of thehonourable member for Toowoomba South. The ...
Speech byGORDON NUTTALLMEMBER FOR SANDGATEHansard 9 June 1999EDUCATION AND SPORTING FACILITIESMr NUTTALL (Sandgate—ALP) (11.13 p.m.): The issue on which I wish to speak this evening isone about which I have spoken in this Parliament before, namely, the ...
Speech byGORDON NUTTALLMEMBER FOR SANDGATEHansard 10 June 1999INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS BILLMr NUTTALL (Sandgate—ALP) (12.20 p.m.): I thank the member for Bulimba for his trust in me.Industrial law in this State is the great divide between the conservatives and ...
Speech byGORDON NUTTALLMEMBER FOR SANDGATEHansard 20 July 1999MULTICULTURALISMMr NUTTALL (Sandgate—ALP) (11.40 a.m.): Clearly, multiculturalism in this State is alive andwell if the response to Community Cabinet meetings and my deputations at these meetings ...
Speech byGORDON NUTTALLMEMBER FOR SANDGATEHansard 20 July 1999NATIVE TITLE (QUEENSLAND) STATE PROVISIONS AMENDMENT BILLMr NUTTALL (Sandgate—ALP) (2.45 p.m.): I wish to take this opportunity to draw members'attention to a very important aspect of the Bill ...
Speech byGORDON NUTTALLMEMBER FOR SANDGATEHansard 22 July 1999REDCLIFFEMr NUTTALL (Sandgate—ALP) (7.14 p.m.): As the honourable member for Redcliffe would nodoubt be aware, on Saturday, 12 June the Courier-Mail reported that Redcliffe Mayor Alan ...
Speech byGORDON NUTTALLMEMBER FOR SANDGATEHansard 17 August 1999INTERACTIVE GAMBLING (PLAYER PROTECTION) AMENDMENT BILLMr NUTTALL (Sandgate—ALP) (10.46 p.m.): The Bill that is before the House today is notabout conspiracy theories or protecting people. It is ...
Speech byGORDON NUTTALLMEMBER FOR SANDGATEHansard 24 August 1999SNOWY MOUNTAINS HYDROELECTRIC SCHEMEMr NUTTALL (Sandgate—ALP) (12 p.m.): Fifty years ago began one of Australia's greatestinfrastructure achievements, namely, the Snowy Mountains Hydroelectric ...
Speech byGORDON NUTTALLMEMBER FOR SANDGATEHansard 25 August 1999SES POSITIONS, MERIT SELECTIONMr NUTTALL (Sandgate—ALP) (6.40 p.m.): In his motion before the House this evening, thehonourable member for Clayfield fails to recognise the realities of politics. ...
Speech byGORDON NUTTALLMEMBER FOR SANDGATEHansard 27 August 1999TAB QUEENSLAND LIMITED PRIVATISATION BILLMr NUTTALL (Sandgate—ALP) (2.30 p.m.): In my contribution to the debate on the TABQueensland Limited Privatisation Bill, I wish to touch on a couple of ...
Speech byMr G. HEALYMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA NORTHHansard 3 March 1999MINISTER FOR RACINGMr HEALY (Toowoomba North—NPA) (6.11 p.m.): I move—"That this House condemns the Minister for Racing over his reluctance to consult withkey racing industry groups on the ...
Speech byMr G. HEALYMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA NORTHHansard 23 March 1999LIQUOR AMENDMENT BILLMr HEALY (Toowoomba North—NPA) (10.07 a.m.): I move—"That the Bill be now read a second time."On 11 March this Parliament rejected a motion moved by the member for ...
Speech byMr G. HEALYMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA NORTHHansard 24 March 1999MOUNT LOFTY NURSING HOMEMr HEALY (Toowoomba North—NPA) (10.23 a.m.): Health Minister Edmond's refusal tooverturn a decision by Queensland Health to demolish a unit at Toowoomba's Mount Lofty ...
Speech byMr G. HEALYMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA NORTHHansard 14 April 1999LIQUOR AMENDMENT BILLMr HEALY (Toowoomba North—NPA) (10.07 a.m.): Later this afternoon this Parliament willdebate a motion that should see a piece of legislation debated in this House later on ...
Speech byMr G. HEALYMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA NORTHHansard 14 April 1999ANZAC DAY TRADING HOURSMr HEALY (Toowoomba North—NPA) (6.07 p.m.): I rise to second the motion moved by themember for Gladstone and the subsequent amendment that she has moved. In doing so, I ...
Speech byGORDON NUTTALLMEMBER FOR SANDGATEHansard 16 September 19991999 STATE BUDGETMr NUTTALL (Sandgate—ALP) (11.43 p.m.): We have two Bills before the House this evening,namely the Appropriation Bill and the Appropriation (Parliament) Bill. I want to touch ...
Speech byGORDON NUTTALLMEMBER FOR SANDGATEHansard 8 December 1999VEGETATION MANAGEMENT BILLMr NUTTALL (Sandgate—ALP) (4.10 p.m.): There have been calls from the Opposition todayfor us to withdraw this legislation. In my contribution I will advance an ...
Speech byGORDON NUTTALLMEMBER FOR SANDGATEHansard 21 July 1999AUSTRALIA ACTS (REQUEST) BILLMr NUTTALL (Sandgate—ALP) (3.39 p.m.): I rise to speak on the Australia Acts (Request) Bill. Itis important that the honourable member for Warwick realises that the ...
Speech byGORDON NUTTALLMEMBER FOR SANDGATEHansard 11 March 1999RURAL QUEENSLANDMr NUTTALL (Sandgate—ALP) (6.24 p.m.): In supporting the amendment moved this evening,I wish to focus on the Opposition's refusal to stand up for Queenslanders, both in the city ...
Speech byJEFF SEENEYMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard 15 April 1999WORKCOVER QUEENSLAND AMENDMENT BILLMr SEENEY (Callide—NPA) (3.35 p.m.): I am pleased to rise to join this debate on theWorkCover Queensland Amendment Bill. In speaking in opposition to this Bill, I ...
Speech byJEFF SEENEYMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard 15 April 1999ELECTRICITY INDUSTRYMr SEENEY (Callide—NPA) (6.33 p.m.): I rise to support the motion moved by the member forCharters Towers, and I hope that I can make a damned sight more sense than the member for ...
Speech byJEFF SEENEYMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard 29 April 1999MEAT INDUSTRY AMENDMENT STANDARD (No. 1) 1999Disallowance of Statutory InstrumentMr SEENEY (Callide—NPA) (8.50 p.m.): I am pleased to rise to support this disallowancemotion moved by the member for ...
Speech byJEFF SEENEYMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard 26 May 1999IMPORTATION OF GRAPES Mr SEENEY (Callide—NPA) (10.27 a.m.): I wish to bring to the attention of this House the graveconcern that I and my constituents from the central Burnett region have about the ...
Speech byJEFF SEENEYMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard 27 May 1999STATE DEVELOPMENT AND PUBLIC WORKS ORGANISATION AMENDMENT BILLMr SEENEY (Callide—NPA) (3.57 p.m.): I rise to speak against the proposed legislation and, inparticular, to make some comments about that ...
Speech byJEFF SEENEYMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard 10 June 1999INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS BILLMr SEENEY (Callide—NPA) (3.30 p.m.): I rise in this debate to oppose what is probably apredictable piece of legislation, given the ideologies that have just been enunciated by ...
Speech byJEFF KNUTHMEMBER FOR BURDEKINHansard 8 June 1999STATE DEVELOPMENT AND PUBLIC WORKS ORGANISATION AMENDMENT BILLMr KNUTH (Burdekin—IND) (9.42 p.m.): I rise today in total objection to the State Developmentand Public Works Organisation Amendment Bill. ...
Speech byJEFF KNUTHMEMBER FOR BURDEKINHansard 10 June 1999INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS BILLMr KNUTH (Burdekin—IND) (11.31 p.m.): I have studied both the industrial Bills, and I must saythat I do think that the Opposition Bill has more fair and just merit. However, ...
Speech byJEFF KNUTHMEMBER FOR BURDEKINHansard 20 July 1999NATIVE TITLE (QUEENSLAND) STATE PROVISIONS AMENDMENT BILLMr KNUTH (Burdekin—IND) (4.43 p.m.): In 1974, a Labor Party senator by the name of SenatorCavanagh stated at the National Press Club that the ...
Speech byJEFF KNUTHMEMBER FOR BURDEKINHansard 21 July 1999SUGAR INDUSTRYMr KNUTH (Burdekin—IND) (11.18 p.m.): Let me paint a picture that is the Queensland sugarindustry. According to the Canegrowers organisation, growers' net income before tax and interest ...
Speech byJEFF KNUTHMEMBER FOR BURDEKINHansard 22 July 1999AUSTRALIA ACTS (REQUEST) BILLMr KNUTH (Burdekin—IND) (11.30 a.m.): I rise to speak on this Bill which will assist the changingof the Constitution of Australia. Many members have spoken about ...
Speech byJEFF KNUTHMEMBER FOR BURDEKINHansard 1 December 1999ELECTORAL AMENDMENT BILLMr KNUTH (Burdekin—IND) (10.21 p.m.): I rise to speak on the motion moved by the memberfor Warwick. My colleagues have already mentioned the number of reports and inquiries ...
Speech byJEFF KNUTHMEMBER FOR BURDEKINHansard 1 December 1999TOWNSVILLE INDUSTRIAL PARKMr KNUTH (Burdekin—IND) (6.01 p.m.): I move—"That this Parliament recommends the relocation of the proposed Townsville IndustrialPark from Woodstock to Abbot Point, Bowen ...
Speech byJEFF KNUTHMEMBER FOR BURDEKINHansard 2 December 1999PROSTITUTION BILLMr KNUTH (Burdekin—IND) (11.30 a.m.): Debate on the Prostitution Bill has now started. While Irealise I am probably just wasting my breath talking to members opposite, I do so on ...
Speech byJEFF KNUTHMEMBER FOR BURDEKINHansard 8 December 1999WORLD TRADE ORGANISATIONMr KNUTH (Burdekin—IND) (10.22 a.m.): Colleagues, I am compelled to rise to comment onAustralia's utterly comical stance at the meeting of the World Trade Organisation and ...
Speech byJEFF SEENEYMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard 3 March 1999ADDRESS IN REPLY Mr SEENEY (Callide—NPA) (2.39 p.m.): I appreciate the opportunity to take part in this debate.It is a little hard to hear the sort of rubbish some members contribute, but I hope I can ...
Speech byJEFF SEENEYMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard 11 March 1999NATHAN DAM; SURAT BASINMr SEENEY (Callide—NPA) (10.22 a.m.): The Nathan dam and the Surat Basin development inmy electorate is a project that has the potential to kick-start the economic revival of ...
Speech byJEFF SEENEYMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard 11 March 1999RURAL QUEENSLANDMr SEENEY (Callide—NPA) (6.29 p.m.): I rise to support the motion moved by the shadowMinister for Primary Industries. I say at the outset that it addresses four points which are very ...
Speech byJEFF SEENEYMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard 24 March 1999CORRECTIVE SERVICES AND PENALTIES AND SENTENCES AMENDMENT BILLMr SEENEY (Callide—NPA) (9.12 p.m.): It is my pleasure to join in the debate on the CorrectiveServices and Penalties and Sentences ...
Speech byJEFF SEENEYMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard 24 March 1999FORESTRY INDUSTRYMr SEENEY (Callide—NPA) (6.34 p.m.): I rise to support the motion moved by the shadowMinister for Natural Resources. If carried by the House, this motion will restore some logic to ...
Speech byJEFF SEENEYMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard 14 April 1999ANZAC DAY TRADING HOURSMr SEENEY (Callide—NPA) (6.18 p.m.): Tonight, thanks to the member for Gladstone, we havean opportunity to do what we all know should have been done immediately this issue was ...
Speech byJEFF SEENEYMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard 15 April 1999MINISTER FOR ENVIRONMENT AND HERITAGE AND MINISTER FOR NATURAL RESOURCESMr SEENEY (Callide—NPA) (10.20 a.m.): On Tuesday night—the same night that this LaborGovernment rejected a motion moved by the ...
Speech byJEFF KNUTHMEMBER FOR BURDEKINHansard 26 October 1999SUGAR INDUSTRY BILLMr KNUTH (Burdekin—IND) (3.57 p.m.): I rise today to speak on the Sugar Industry Bill 1999,which I consider to be totally biased—even to the point of being corruptible—in the fact ...
Speech byJEFF KNUTHMEMBER FOR BURDEKINHansard 26 October 1999GREYHOUND RACINGMr KNUTH (Burdekin—IND) (7.15 p.m.): I rise to bring to the attention of the House thedeplorable actions of a racing authority the responsibility of the Honourable Minister for ...
Speech byJEFF KNUTHMEMBER FOR BURDEKINHansard 9 November 1999TEMPORARY COASTAL DWELLING PROTECTION BILLMr KNUTH (Burdekin—IND) (10.15 a.m.): I move—"That the Bill be now read a second time."I introduce the Temporary Coastal Dwellings Protection Bill 1999 in ...
Speech byJEFF KNUTHMEMBER FOR BURDEKINHansard 10 November 1999SUGAR INDUSTRY BILLMr KNUTH (Burdekin—IND) (3.27 p.m.): I concur with the comments made by the member forCrows Nest and the member for Hinchinbrook. What they have said just about covers my ...
Speech byJEFF KNUTHMEMBER FOR BURDEKINHansard 24 November 1999LIQUOR AMENDMENT BILLMr KNUTH (Burdekin—CP) (8.59 p.m.): I have listened to the contributions of members on bothsides of the House and I have heard some emotional speeches. I agree that there would ...
Speech byJEFF KNUTHMEMBER FOR BURDEKINHansard 26 November 1999PRIMARY INDUSTRY BODIES REFORM BILLMr KNUTH (Burdekin—IND) (3.40 p.m.): I think it was the member for Mirani who stated that thisBill could not have been brought on at a worst time. We are still ...
Speech byJEFF KNUTHMEMBER FOR BURDEKINHansard 26 August 1999QUEENSLAND BUILDING SERVICES AUTHORITY AMENDMENT BILLMr KNUTH (Burdekin—IND) (3.01 p.m.): I rise to indicate my support for the majority of this Bill. Ithank the Minister for her input and for the ...
Speech byJEFF SEENEYMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard 9 March 1999HEALTH PORTFOLIO Mr SEENEY (Callide—NPA) (6.45 p.m.): Tonight I rise to speak in favour of the motion movedby the member to Maroochydore, which represents a very fair and responsible response to the ...
Speech byJEFF KNUTHMEMBER FOR BURDEKINHansard 28 October 1999CORAL REEF FINFISH FISHERYMr KNUTH (Burdekin—IND) (10.28 a.m.): I rise to comment on the QFMA draft managementplan for the coral reef finfish fishery. I also note that the member for Cairns raised ...
Speech byMrs J. SHELDONMEMBER FOR CALOUNDRAHansard 10 June 1999INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS BILLMrs SHELDON (Caloundra—LP) (9.59 p.m.): In my contribution to this debate tonight, I wish tofocus on the job destruction potential of this Beattie/Braddy Industrial ...
Speech byMrs J. SHELDONMEMBER FOR CALOUNDRAHansard 11 June 1999PERSONAL EXPLANATIONSunshine Coast University CouncilMrs SHELDON (Caloundra—LP) (9.52 a.m.), by leave: Today in this House I wasmisrepresented by the member for Nicklin. As a Sunshine Coast member ...
Speech byMrs J. SHELDONMEMBER FOR CALOUNDRAHansard 21 July 1999SCHOOL UNIFORM BILLMrs SHELDON (Caloundra—LP) (9.49 p.m.): I rise to speak on the School Uniform Bill. All I cansay is that it is appropriate that the Minister gave his reply on the 30th ...
Speech byMrs J. SHELDONMEMBER FOR CALOUNDRAHansard 14 September 1999Mr and Mrs Hall; Transport DepartmentMrs SHELDON (Caloundra—LP) (10.15 a.m.): I wish to raise an issue that is of considerableconcern to two of my constituents, a Mr and Mrs Hall, who on 28 ...
Speech byMrs J. SHELDONMEMBER FOR CALOUNDRAHansard 17 September 19991999 STATE BUDGETMrs SHELDON (Caloundra—LP) (11.40 a.m.): On the eve of the new millennium,Queenslanders are looking for vision, they are looking for foresight, they are looking for ...
Speech byMrs J. SHELDONMEMBER FOR CALOUNDRAHansard 26 October 1999MRS L. MACKENZIE; BATTERED WOMEN SYNDROMEMrs SHELDON (Caloundra—LP) (11.50 a.m.): Today, I would like to speak about LornaMackenzie, a woman who has recently been sentenced to eight years' ...
Speech byMrs J. SHELDONMEMBER FOR CALOUNDRAHansard 28 October 1999ROAD NOISE, CALOUNDRA ELECTORATEMrs SHELDON (Caloundra—LP) (10.20 a.m.): I have been trying to get justice for some of myconstituents since last July regarding road noise problems that ...
Speech byMrs J. SHELDONMEMBER FOR CALOUNDRAHansard 2 December 1999STATE GOVERNMENT PERFORMANCEMrs SHELDON (Caloundra—LP) (5.35 p.m.): The real facts about the last Budget that wasbrought down in this State were revealed in the comments by economic, ...
Speech byMrs J. SHELDONMEMBER FOR CALOUNDRAHansard 7 December 1999TRIPCONY CARAVAN PARK SITE Mrs SHELDON (Caloundra—LP) (10.07 a.m.): I raise an issue that is of considerable concern tomy local council and to the people on the Sunshine Coast. It involves the ...
Speech byMrs J. SHELDONMEMBER FOR CALOUNDRAHansard 7 December 1999REVENUE LAWS AMENDMENT BILL Mrs SHELDON (Caloundra—LP) (5.26 p.m.): I have some concerns that the Revenue LawsAmendment Bill, particularly with regard to payroll tax, is actually a disguised ...
Speech byMrs J. SHELDONMEMBER FOR CALOUNDRAHansard 9 December 1999PROPERTY LAW AMENDMENT BILLMrs SHELDON (Caloundra—LP) (9.45 p.m.): In Australia there appears to be a growing trendfor couples to enter into de facto relationships as a precursor or alternative ...
Speech byJOHN GOSSMEMBER FOR ASPLEYHansard 2 March 1999ADDRESS IN REPLY Mr GOSS (Aspley—LP) (2.49 p.m.): I pledge my loyalty to Her Majesty the Queen, and to herrepresentative in Queensland, His Excellency the Governor, Major General Peter Arnison, and I ...
Speech byJOHN GOSSMEMBER FOR ASPLEYHansard 7 December 1999GAMING MACHINESMr GOSS (Aspley—LP) (12.16 a.m.): Many Australians, and probably quite a few members,have bought a Scratch-It, put a bet on a horse or put a dollar into a poker machine at some point ...
Speech byJOHN GOSSMEMBER FOR ASPLEYHansard 8 December 1999BRIDGEMAN DOWNS SPORTING COMPLEXMr GOSS (Aspley—LP) (10.13 a.m.): I raise a matter of great importance to the residents ofBridgeman Downs. The Brisbane City Council has proposed a sporting complex for ...
Speech byMr J. HEGARTYMEMBER FOR REDLANDSHansard 3 March 1999ADDRESS IN REPLYMr HEGARTY (Redlands—NPA) (3.35 p.m.): It gives me pleasure to speak to the motion for theadoption of the Address in Reply. I take this opportunity to reaffirm my allegiance and that ...
Speech byMr J. HEGARTYMEMBER FOR REDLANDSHansard 4 March 1999ADOPTION OF CHILDREN (HAGUE CONVENTION ON INTERCOUNTRY ADOPTION) AMENDMENTBILLMr HEGARTY (Redlands—NPA) (4.38 p.m.): I take the opportunity presented by this debate tobring to the attention of the ...
Speech byMr J. HEGARTYMEMBER FOR REDLANDSHansard 11 March 1999LAMB AND KARRAGARRA ISLANDS, PONTOON JETTIESMr HEGARTY (Redlands—NPA) (7.02 p.m.): Pontoon jetties are planned to replace the oldwooden structures on Lamb and Karragarra Islands in my electorate. ...
Speech byMr J. HEGARTYMEMBER FOR REDLANDSHansard 24 March 1999CORRECTIVE SERVICES LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr HEGARTY (Redlands—NPA) (5.27 p.m.): In rising to speak to this Bill, I place on record alsothat I do not oppose the major thrust of this amending ...
Speech byMr J. HEGARTYMEMBER FOR REDLANDSHansard 25 March 1999ROAD AWARENESS AND ACCIDENT PREVENTION PROGRAMMr HEGARTY (Redlands—NPA) (6.58 p.m.): For the past year, officers from the QueenslandFire and Rescue Authority and the Queensland Police Service have ...
Speech byMr J. HEGARTYMEMBER FOR REDLANDSHansard 14 April 1999ANZAC DAY TRADING HOURSMr HEGARTY (Redlands—NPA) (6.37 p.m.): It is with pleasure that I rise to support this motionto bring on for debate tonight the Liquor Amendment Bill 1999. From time to time ...
Speech byMr J. HEGARTYMEMBER FOR REDLANDSHansard 15 April 1999DOLPHINSMr HEGARTY (Redlands—NPA) (10.24 a.m.): Ecotourism has gained a popular following inrecent years, and no more so than whale watching and dolphin feeding. Whale watching has beensuccessfully ...
Speech byMr J. HEGARTYMEMBER FOR REDLANDSHansard 15 April 1999WORKCOVER QUEENSLAND AMENDMENT BILLMr HEGARTY (Redlands—NPA) (5.45 p.m.): During the debate on the WorkCover AmendmentBill 1999, which the Opposition forcefully opposes, we have heard a lot of ...
Speech byMr J. HEGARTYMEMBER FOR REDLANDSHansard 27 April 1999GENETIC ENGINEERINGMr HEGARTY (Redlands—NPA) (12.10 p.m.): Genetic engineering is a recent phenomenonthat is attracting world attention, not only in its application to the human species but also ...
Speech byMr J. HEGARTYMEMBER FOR REDLANDSHansard 29 April 1999QUEENSLAND FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY AMENDMENT REGULATION (No. 1) 1999Disallowance of Statutory InstrumentMr HEGARTY (Redlands—NPA) (11.08 p.m.): It is an indictment of this Government that ...
Speech byMr J. HEGARTYMEMBER FOR REDLANDSHansard 8 June 1999LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr HEGARTY (Redlands—NPA) (4.53 p.m.): I would like to raise a couple of issues that relate tothis Bill. The first issue relates to rating. ...
Speech byMrs J. SHELDONMEMBER FOR CALOUNDRAHansard 15 April 1999WORKCOVER QUEENSLAND AMENDMENT BILLMrs SHELDON (Caloundra—LP) (8.50 p.m.): Upon becoming Treasurer, I well remember theshock of discovering what a disastrous state the Goss Labor Government had ...
Speech byMrs J. SHELDONMEMBER FOR CALOUNDRAHansard 27 April 1999GOVERNMENT ELECTION PROMISESMrs SHELDON (Caloundra—LP) (6.45 p.m.): The Government's contribution to this debatetonight has been one of hypocrisy and deceit—just as the Government deceived the ...