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Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 8 June 1999CAPITAL WORKS EXPENDITUREDr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (Leader of the Liberal Party) (11.30 a.m.): I rise to again bring to theattention of this House a most serious matter. Twelve Beattie Government ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 8 June 1999COMMONWEALTH PLACES (MIRROR TAXES ADMINISTRATION) BILLDr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (Leader of the Liberal Party) (12.44 p.m.): I rise just very briefly tospeak on this particular legislation. It is a Bill ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 8 June 1999CHARITABLE AND NON-PROFIT GAMING BILLDr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (Leader of the Liberal Party) (2.54 p.m.): As I indicated previously tothe Treasurer, the Opposition will be supporting the Charitable and ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 8 June 1999FINANCIAL SECTOR REFORM (QUEENSLAND) BILLDr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (Leader of the Liberal Party) (3.09 p.m.): The Opposition supportsthe Financial Sector Reform (Queensland) Bill 1999. I think this ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 8 June 1999SUPERANNUATION (STATE PUBLIC SECTOR) AMENDMENT BILLDr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (Leader of the Liberal Party) (3.18 p.m.): I rise to indicate that theOpposition will be supporting the Superannuation ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 8 June 1999FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATION LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLDr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (Leader of the Liberal Party) (3.21 p.m.): I rise again to indicate thatthe Opposition will be supporting the Financial ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 8 June 1999YEAR 2000 INFORMATION DISCLOSURE BILLDr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (Leader of the Liberal Party) (5.23 p.m.): The Opposition will besupporting the legislation, although later in the Committee stage I will ...
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 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 byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 28 April 1999WEAPONS AMENDMENT BILLDr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (Leader of the Liberal Party) (10.08 p.m.): I rise to oppose theWeapons Amendment Bill introduced by the honourable member for Caboolture. This Bill ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 29 April 1999COAL MINING SAFETY AND HEALTH BILLMINING AND QUARRYING SAFETY AND HEALTH BILLDr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (Leader of the Liberal Party) (12.13 p.m.): I rise to speak to the CoalMining Safety and Health ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 29 April 1999MOTOR ACCIDENT INSURANCE AMENDMENT REGULATION (No. 2) 1999Disallowance of Statutory InstrumentDr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (Leader of the Liberal Party) (3.47 p.m.): I move—"That the Motor Accident ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 25 May 1999REGIONAL FOREST AGREEMENTDr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (Leader of the Liberal Party) (6.43 p.m.): I wish to start off where theMinister for Environment ended and speak about other uses of State forests. In ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 26 May 1999STOLEN GENERATIONDr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (Leader of the Liberal Party) (12.40 p.m.): I think it is appropriate tobegin by paying my respects to the traditional owners of the land on which our ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 27 May 1999STATE DEVELOPMENT AND PUBLIC WORKS ORGANISATION AMENDMENT BILLDr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (Leader of the Liberal Party) (2.30 p.m.): I rise to support mycolleagues in opposing the State Development and ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 8 June 1999WATER BACKFLOWDr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (Leader of the Liberal Party) (10.23 a.m.): The State Government'sbackflow prevention program began under the Goss administration in 1995, continued under ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 4 March 1999ADOPTION OF CHILDREN (HAGUE CONVENTION ON INTERCOUNTRY ADOPTION) AMENDMENTBILLMr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (3.30 p.m.): This Bill is supported by the National/Liberalcoalition. The Bill ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 4 March 1999CHILD PROTECTION BILL Mr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (5.23 p.m.): At the outset, let me say that this legislation,which was formulated for the purpose of protecting Queensland children, was ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 4 March 1999HEINER DOCUMENTSMr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (6 p.m.): I move—"That this House—(a) condemns the Goss Labor Government for destroying documents pertaining to theHeiner Inquiry and thereby ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 9 March 1999PETFORD TRAINING FARMMr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (7.15 p.m.): Last week, the Minister for Families, Youth andCommunity Care and Minister for Disability Services tabled in the House the ...
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 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 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 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 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 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 byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 14 April 1999ANZAC DAY TRADING HOURSMs BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (6.32 p.m.): I do not believe that the Bill needs to be brought forwardon the Notice Paper for some reasons of logic as well as some reasons of recognising ...
Speech byHOWARD HOBBSMEMBER FOR WARREGOHansard 7 December 1999TREE-CLEARING GUIDELINESMr HOBBS (Warrego—NPA) (6.25 p.m.): "No child will live in poverty." Do members rememberthat statement by Bob Hawke? Do honourable members also remember "Lock, stock and ...
Speech byHOWARD HOBBSMEMBER FOR WARREGOHansard 8 December 1999WATER RESOURCES AMENDMENT BILLMr HOBBS (Warrego—NPA) (10.46 p.m.): I am pleased to speak to the Water ResourcesAmendment Bill 1999. In the Explanatory Notes, under the heading "Reasons for the ...
Speech byHOWARD HOBBSMEMBER FOR WARREGOHansard 10 December 1999VEGETATION MANAGEMENT BILLMr HOBBS (Warrego—NPA) (2.48 p.m.): I am pleased to speak today on the VegetationManagement Bill 1999. This legislation will acquire the rights of private land-holders ...
Speech byHOWARD HOBBSMEMBER FOR WARREGOHansard 23 November 1999LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL (No. 2)Mr HOBBS (Warrego—NPA) (3.20 p.m.): I rise to speak on the Local Government and OtherLegislation Amendment Bill. The policy objectives ...
Speech byHOWARD HOBBSMEMBER FOR WARREGOHansard 24 November 1999HEALTH LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr HOBBS (Warrego—NPA) (12.07 p.m.): It is my pleasure to speak to this Health LegislationAmendment Bill. The aspect of this Bill that I wish to refer to is that ...
Speech byHOWARD HOBBSMEMBER FOR WARREGOHansard 30 November 1999LOCAL GOVERNMENT FUNDINGMr HOBBS (Warrego—NPA) (10.15 a.m.): I wish to advise this House about finance, LaborParty style. In a desperate need to fund the Budget, this Government raided ...
Speech byHOWARD HOBBSMEMBER FOR WARREGOHansard 30 November 1999TREE CLEARINGMr HOBBS (Warrego—NPA) (11.30 a.m.): Recently, much has been said about tree clearing inQueensland. The perception given by this Government and conservationists is that ...
Speech byHOWARD HOBBSMEMBER FOR WARREGOHansard 30 November 1999TREE-CLEARING GUIDELINESMr HOBBS (Warrego—NPA) (6.25 p.m.): I refer to my speech during the Matters of PublicInterest debate this morning. The Minister stated that the latest figures showed that ...
Speech byHOWARD HOBBSMEMBER FOR WARREGOHansard 3 December 1999FORESTRY AMENDMENT BILLMr HOBBS (Warrego—NPA) (11.49 a.m.): The objectives of this Bill are to amend the ForestryAct 1959 specifically to implement part of the Queensland Government's plan, which ...
Speech byHOWARD HOBBSMEMBER FOR WARREGOHansard 7 December 1999DIESEL FUEL REBATE SCHEMEMr HOBBS (Warrego—NPA) (10.23 a.m.): Today I wish to raise concerns in this House inrelation to the proposed diesel fuel concession for local government. The Minister for ...
Speech byJACK PAFFMEMBER FOR IPSWICH WESTHansard 4 March 1999BRASSALL STATE HIGH SCHOOLMr PAFF (Ipswich West—ONP) (7.25 p.m.): The safety of our children, and especially childrenattending our schools, is a priority for all honourable members. It is my ...
Speech byJACK PAFFMEMBER FOR IPSWICH WESTHansard 10 March 1999CHILD PROTECTION BILLMr PAFF (Ipswich West—ONP) (3.45 p.m.): The Child Protection Bill is an emotive subject whenone considers the protection of children, and that is of the utmost importance. We ...
Speech byJACK PAFFMEMBER FOR IPSWICH WESTHansard 10 March 1999CORRECTIVE SERVICES AND PENALTIES AND SENTENCES AMENDMENT BILLMr PAFF (Ipswich West—ONP) (10.04 p.m.): It was with great interest that I listened to themember for Warwick's second-reading speech. I ...
Speech byJACK PAFFMEMBER FOR IPSWICH WESTHansard 29 April 1999COAL MINING SAFETY AND HEALTH BILLMINING AND QUARRYING SAFETY AND HEALTH BILLMr PAFF (Ipswich West—ONP) (3.34 p.m.): This Coal Mining Safety and Health Bill causes mesome serious concerns. Coal ...
Speech byJACK PAFFMEMBER FOR IPSWICH WESTHansard 25 May 1999WEAPONS AMENDMENT BILLMr PAFF (Ipswich West—ONP) (9.44 p.m.): I rise to refute the nonsense produced by themember for Springwood when this legislation was last debated. He referred to a target ...
Speech byHOWARD HOBBSMEMBER FOR WARREGOHansard 11 November 1999SELECT COMMITTEE ON TRAVELSAFEDrug-driving in QueenslandMr HOBBS (Warrego—NPA) (10.10 a.m.): It is my pleasure to speak on the TravelsafeCommittee's report on drug-driving in Queensland. As the ...
Speech byHOWARD HOBBSMEMBER FOR WARREGOHansard 11 November 1999COMMUNITY SERVICES LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr HOBBS (Warrego—NPA) (3.38 p.m.): It is a pleasure to speak to the Community ServiceLegislation Amendment Bill. The policy objectives of the Bill ...
Speech byHOWARD HOBBSMEMBER FOR WARREGOHansard 11 November 1999PUBLIC SECTOR ETHICS AMENDMENT BILLMr HOBBS (Warrego—NPA) (9.03 p.m.): I am pleased to speak to the Public Sector EthicsAmendment Bill 1999. The National Party's interest in this debate lies in ...
Speech byHOWARD HOBBSMEMBER FOR WARREGOHansard 7 December 1999RURAL SUMMITMr HOBBS (Warrego—NPA) (11.50 a.m.): I have already briefed the House on the rural summitheld in Canberra in October this year. Today I will summarise some of the points raised at the ...
Speech byJACK PAFFMEMBER FOR IPSWICH WESTHansard 3 March 1999ADDRESS IN REPLYMr PAFF (Ipswich West—ONP) (3.20 p.m.): I rise to speak in the Address in Reply debate. Ipledge my loyalty to the Queen and the Governor. It is a great pleasure to be elected to this ...
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 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 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 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 March 1999CHILD PROTECTION BILLMr PEARCE (Fitzroy—ALP) (4.58 p.m.): The Bill before the House replaces what the communityconsiders to be outdated, inadequate child abuse legislation. To the credit of the ...
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 byHon. J. FOURASMEMBER FOR ASHGROVEHansard 24 August 1999SCHOOL BULLIESHon. J. FOURAS (Ashgrove—ALP) (10.05 a.m.): Just recently, three primary schools in myelectorate invited parents to a training night on bullying. We all know that bullying has a ...
Speech byHon. J. FOURASMEMBER FOR ASHGROVEHansard 16 September 19991999 BUDGET SPEECHHon. J. FOURAS (Ashgrove—ALP) (2.49 p.m.): I am pleased to take part in this debate on theAppropriation Bills. Today we have heard from both the Leader of the Opposition and ...
Speech byHon. J. FOURASMEMBER FOR ASHGROVEHansard 27 October 1999APPROPRIATION BILLEstimates Committee BReportHon. J. FOURAS (Ashgrove—ALP) (3.06 p.m.): I am pleased to take part in the debate on thereport of Estimates Committee B. I wish to refer ...
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 byHon. J. FOURASMEMBER FOR ASHGROVEHansard 24 November 1999PERSONS CONVICTED OF OFFENCES AGAINST CHILDREN Hon. J. FOURAS (Ashgrove—ALP) (6.50 p.m.): It is very easy for members of this House to saythat all children have the fundamental right to a safe, ...
Speech byMr JIM PEARCEMEMBER FOR FITZROYHansard 2 March 1999GORDONSTONE MINE DISPUTE; MEMBER FOR FITZROYMr PEARCE (Fitzroy—ALP) (11.45 a.m.): For years in this place I have been speaking about theimpact of the Federal Government's policies and industrial ...
Speech byMr JIM PEARCEMEMBER FOR FITZROYHansard 2 March 1999ADDRESS IN REPLYMr PEARCE (Fitzroy—ALP) (12.32 p.m.), continuing: In winding up my contribution to thisdebate, I point out that there are many more issues in central Queensland and the Fitzroy ...
Speech byMr JIM PEARCEMEMBER FOR FITZROYHansard 2 March 1999GORDONSTONE MINE DISPUTE; MEMBER FOR FITZROYMr PEARCE (Fitzroy—ALP) (6.41 p.m.): I rise in support of the Premier's amendment which, ifaccepted, makes the motion read—"That this House, noting with ...
Speech byHon. J. FOURASMEMBER FOR ASHGROVEHansard 22 July 1999MR SPEAKER'S RULINGMotion of DissentHon. J. FOURAS (Ashgrove—ALP) (2.57 p.m.): I am pleased to take part in this debate. Thoseof us who were in the House at the time of this incident on Tuesday—and ...
Speech byMr JIM PEARCEMEMBER FOR FITZROYHansard 9 March 1999DEBT; DIESEL FUEL REBATE CONSULTANTMr PEARCE (Fitzroy—ALP) (7.20 p.m.): I have a couple of matters that I wish to draw to theattention of the House. The first issue is one that we in this place need ...
Speech byHon. J. FOURASMEMBER FOR ASHGROVEHansard 28 October 1999REPUBLIC Hon. J. FOURAS (Ashgrove—ALP) (10.17 a.m.): One of the arguments that has been put for a"No" vote in the 6 November referendum is, "If it ain't broke, don't fix it." People pushing this ...
Speech byMrs J. GAMINMEMBER FOR BURLEIGHHansard 25 November 1999ANZAC DAY AMENDMENT BILLMrs GAMIN (Burleigh—NPA) (11.57 a.m.): This Bill deals with an amendment to the Anzac DayAct to introduce changes to the funding arrangements of the Anzac Day Trust Fund. ...
Speech byMrs J. GAMINMEMBER FOR BURLEIGHHansard 1 December 1999PROSTITUTION BILLMrs GAMIN (Burleigh—NPA) (3.54 p.m.): It is a pity that, after all the years of investigatingprostitution, surveys, reports, statistics, consultation and public hearings, the ...
Speech byHon. JUDY SPENCEMEMBER FOR MOUNT GRAVATTHansard 4 March 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTBetter Building Industry Reform PackageHon. 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 4 March 1999BILLS 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 Minister ...
Speech byHon. JUDY SPENCEMEMBER FOR MOUNT GRAVATTHansard 4 March 1999RESIDENTIAL TENANCIES AMENDMENT BILL (No. 2)Hon. J. C. SPENCE (Mount Gravatt— ALP) (Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait IslanderPolicy and Minister for Women's Policy and Minister for ...
Speech byHon. JUDY SPENCEMEMBER FOR MOUNT GRAVATTHansard 9 March 1999LAND AND RESOURCES TRIBUNAL BILLHon. J. C. SPENCE (Mount Gravatt— ALP) (Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait IslanderPolicy and Minister for Women's Policy and Minister for Fair ...
Speech byMrs J. GAMINMEMBER FOR BURLEIGHHansard 27 October 1999APPROPRIATION BILLEstimates Committee CReportMrs GAMIN (Burleigh—NPA) (4.39 p.m.): Poor service delivery is becoming more and moreapparent as Budget cutbacks start to bite over the whole range of ...
Speech byMrs J. GAMINMEMBER FOR BURLEIGHHansard 27 October 1999LIQUOR AMENDMENT BILLMrs GAMIN (Burleigh—NPA) (8.30 p.m.): On 25 April 1916 Australia commemorated the firstAnzac Day, the anniversary of the landing at Gallipoli. Just a few weeks later, in the ...
Speech byMrs J. GAMINMEMBER FOR BURLEIGHHansard 10 November 1999FAMILY SERVICES AMENDMENT BILLMrs GAMIN (Burleigh—NPA) (4.31 p.m.): I support the Family Services Amendment Bill 1999because it tightens existing procedures surrounding the conduct of criminal ...
Speech byHon. JUDY SPENCEMEMBER FOR MOUNT GRAVATTHansard 25 May 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTAboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Advisory BoardHon. J. C. SPENCE (Mount Gravatt— ALP) (Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait IslanderPolicy and Minister for ...
Speech byHon. JUDY SPENCEMEMBER FOR MOUNT GRAVATTHansard 26 May 1999STOLEN GENERATIONHon. J. C. SPENCE (Mount Gravatt— ALP) (Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait IslanderPolicy and Minister for Women's Policy and Minister for Fair Trading) (12.09 p.m.): ...
Speech byHon. JUDY SPENCEMEMBER FOR MOUNT GRAVATTHansard 14 April 1999EQUITY AND FAIR TRADING (MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS) 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 28 April 1999PERFORMANCE OF MINISTERSHon. J. C. SPENCE (Mount Gravatt— ALP) (Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait IslanderPolicy and Minister for Women's Policy and Minister for Fair Trading) (6.32 ...
Speech byHon. JUDY SPENCEMEMBER FOR MOUNT GRAVATTHansard 25 March 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTRetirement VillagesHon. J. C. SPENCE (Mount Gravatt— ALP) (Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait IslanderPolicy and Minister for Women's Policy and Minister for ...
Speech byHon. JUDY SPENCEMEMBER FOR MOUNT GRAVATTHansard 25 March 1999COMMUNITY SERVICES LEGISLATION AMENDMENT 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 12 November 1999HEALTH PRACTITIONER REGISTRATION BOARDS (ADMINISTRATION) BILLHEALTH PRACTITIONERS (PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS) BILLMrs GAMIN (Burleigh—NPA) (3.17 p.m.): Research into these Bills revealed that since ...
Speech byHon. JUDY SPENCEMEMBER FOR MOUNT GRAVATTHansard 23 March 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTAuctioneers and Agents CommitteeHon. 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 March 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTAuctioneers and Agents CommitteeHon. J. C. SPENCE (Mount Gravatt— ALP) (Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait IslanderPolicy and Minister for Women's Policy and ...
Speech byMrs J. GAMINMEMBER FOR BURLEIGHHansard 24 November 1999BURLEIGH TOWN VILLAGE MOBILE HOME PARKMrs GAMIN (Burleigh—NPA) (10.27 a.m.): I have had many contacts from residents of a mobilehome park in the Burleigh electorate expressing concern about the ...
Speech byHon. KEN HAYWARDMEMBER FOR KALLANGURHansard 25 March 1999CYPRESS INDUSTRY, WESTERN QUEENSLANDHon. K. W. HAYWARD (Kallangur—ALP) (6.47 p.m.): It is a great pleasure to rise in theParliament tonight to support the amended motion moved by the Honourable ...
Speech byHon. KEN HAYWARDMEMBER FOR KALLANGURHansard 14 April 1999ANZAC DAY TRADING HOURSHon. K. W. HAYWARD (Kallangur—ALP) (6.41 p.m.): It is a pleasure to speak against themotion moved in the Parliament tonight. As I think has been said before, this is one ...
Speech byHon. KEN HAYWARDMEMBER FOR KALLANGURHansard 15 April 1999ELECTRICITY INDUSTRYHon. K. W. HAYWARD (Kallangur—ALP) (6.48 p.m.): It is a pleasure to rise in this debatetonight to speak against the motion and to speak in support of the amendment. Let me ...
Speech byHon. KEN HAYWARDMEMBER FOR KALLANGURHansard 29 April 1999COAL MINING SAFETY AND HEALTH BILLMINING AND QUARRYING SAFETY AND HEALTH BILLHon. K. W. HAYWARD (Kallangur—ALP) (12.50 p.m.): I welcome this debate. Its principal focusis on the protection of ...
Speech byHon. KEN HAYWARDMEMBER FOR KALLANGURHansard 27 May 1999 MR R. THORNBERRYHon. K. W. HAYWARD (Kallangur—ALP) (7.12 p.m.): Tonight, I rise to speak about a youngQueenslander who, on 6 June, will make history for his country, his family and I think, ...
Speech byHon. KEN HAYWARDMEMBER FOR KALLANGURHansard 11 June 1999 INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS BILLHon. K. W. HAYWARD (Kallangur—ALP) (12.45 p.m.): The Industrial Relations Bill of 1999reflects the changing and developing nature of Queensland society. It reflects the ...
Speech byHon. KEN HAYWARDMEMBER FOR KALLANGURHansard 7 December 1999FORESTRY AMENDMENT BILLHon. K. W. HAYWARD (Kallangur—ALP) (9.57 p.m.): The South-East Queensland RegionalForest Agreement, signed by the State Government, the timber industry and ...
Speech byHon. KEN HAYWARDMEMBER FOR KALLANGURHansard 8 December 1999PERSONAL EXPLANATIONAllegation of MisconductHon. K. W. HAYWARD (Kallangur—ALP) (10.07 a.m.), by leave: Late last night in what was attimes vigorous debate on the Forestry Amendment Bill, the ...
Speech byHon. KEN HAYWARDMEMBER FOR KALLANGURHansard 8 December 1999BRUCE HIGHWAY UPGRADEHon. K. W. HAYWARD (Kallangur—ALP) (10.24 a.m.): I have previously spoken in this Houseabout the horrendous traffic problems which are experienced on the Bruce Highway ...
Speech byHon. KEN HAYWARDMEMBER FOR KALLANGURHansard 16 September 1999 1999 STATE BUDGET Hon. K. W. HAYWARD (Kallangur—ALP) (9.08 p.m.): It is certainly a pleasure to speak in thedebate on the Appropriation Bills. Queensland is the economic powerhouse of ...
Speech byHon. KEN HAYWARDMEMBER FOR KALLANGURHansard 27 October 1999 FORESTRY INDUSTRY Hon. K. W. HAYWARD (Kallangur—ALP) (6.52 p.m.): It is a pleasure to speak in support of theamendment. This historic regional forest agreement came about as a result of ...
Speech byHon. KEN HAYWARDMEMBER FOR KALLANGURHansard 22 July 1999 UNIVERSITY OF QUEENSLAND; GATTON COLLEGEHon. K. W. HAYWARD (Kallangur—ALP) (6.38 p.m.): It is a pleasure to speak to theamendment moved by the Minister. I am sure that at the end of the night ...
Speech byHon. KEN HAYWARDMEMBER FOR KALLANGURHansard 26 August 1999 BRUCE HIGHWAY UPGRADE Hon. K. W. HAYWARD (Kallangur—ALP) (7.10 p.m.): I rise tonight to highlight the lack ofcommitment by the Federal Liberal/National coalition Government to the six-laning ...
Speech byHon. KEN HAYWARDMEMBER FOR KALLANGURHansard 15 September 1999 PRIMARY INDUSTRIES LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Hon. K. W. HAYWARD (Kallangur—ALP) (12.12 p.m.): I rise to speak in support of the Bill. Iwant to address the amendment in relation to marine ...
Speech byHon. KEN HAYWARDMEMBER FOR KALLANGURHansard 15 September 1999 SUGAR INDUSTRY BILL Hon. K. W. HAYWARD (Kallangur—ALP) (4.50 p.m.): I rise to support the Bill and to addressone of its key achievements. That achievement, which was acknowledged by the ...
Speech byHon. KEN HAYWARDMEMBER FOR KALLANGURHansard 23 November 1999 DEPARTMENT OF STATE DEVELOPMENTHon. K. W. HAYWARD (Kallangur—ALP) (6.52 p.m.): It is a pleasure to rise in this debate tospeak to this amendment which congratulates the Beattie Government ...
Speech byHon. KEN HAYWARDMEMBER FOR KALLANGURHansard 26 November 1999 PRIMARY INDUSTRY BODIES REFORM BILLHon. K. W. HAYWARD (Kallangur—ALP) (11.49 a.m.): I rise to support this Bill. It introduceslong-needed reform into the arrangements for the representation ...
Speech byHon. KEN HAYWARDMEMBER FOR KALLANGURHansard 1 December 1999 BRUCE HIGHWAY UPGRADEHon. K. W. HAYWARD (Kallangur—ALP) (11.05 p.m.): I rise in the Parliament tonight to againhighlight the disgracefully inadequate state of the Bruce Highway to the Bribie ...
Speech byKEN TURNERMEMBER FOR THURINGOWAHansard 10 March 1999AQUACULTUREMr TURNER (Thuringowa—IND) (11.20 p.m.): In Australia, the demand for prawns hasincreased dramatically over the past 20 years. Australians have included prawns in their regular dietalong ...
Speech byKEN TURNERMEMBER FOR THURINGOWAHansard 25 March 1999ACUTE CARE SPINAL INJURIES UNIT, TOWNSVILLEMr TURNER (Thuringowa—IND) (7.23 p.m.): The Beattie Government's commitment to providelong-term rehabilitation and care for north Queensland's spinal ...
Speech byHon. KEN HAYWARDMEMBER FOR KALLANGURHansard 28 October 1999 MINISTER FOR MINES AND ENERGYHon. K. W. HAYWARD (Kallangur—ALP) (6.30 p.m.): It is a pleasure to rise in this debate andspeak in opposition to the motion that has been moved by the member ...
Speech byHon. KEN HAYWARDMEMBER FOR KALLANGURHansard 11 November 1999 ST GEORGE IRRIGATION AREAHon. K. W. HAYWARD (Kallangur—ALP) (6.35 p.m.): This motion is a typical contribution fromthe One Nation members sitting at the back of the Chamber. As Mr Schwarten ...
Speech byKEN TURNERMEMBER FOR THURINGOWAHansard 10 March 1999CORRECTIVE SERVICES AND PENALTIES AND SENTENCES AMENDMENT BILLMr TURNER (Thuringowa—IND) (10.09 p.m.): I draw the attention of the House to the case of afour-year-old girl who lives in my ...
Speech byHon. KEN HAYWARDMEMBER FOR KALLANGURHansard 28 October 1999 APPROPRIATION BILLEstimates Committee EReportHon. K. W. HAYWARD (Kallangur—ALP) (11.35 a.m.): It is a pleasure to speak in the debate onthe report of Estimates Committee E. I wish to focus ...
Speech byLINDA LAVARCHSTATE MEMBER FOR KURWONGBAHHansard 27 April 1999RADIATION SAFETY BILLMrs LAVARCH (Kurwongbah—ALP) (3.26 p.m.): I rise to support the Radiation Safety Bill. Themain object of this Bill is to protect the public from health risks associated ...
Speech byLINDA LAVARCHSTATE MEMBER FOR KURWONGBAHHansard 28 April 1999PARLIAMENTARY MEMBERS (OFFICE OF PROFIT) AMENDMENT BILLMrs LAVARCH (Kurwongbah—ALP) (12.15 p.m.): Before I speak to this Bill, I want to make acomment about the member for Clayfield. If ...
Speech byLINDA LAVARCHSTATE MEMBER FOR KURWONGBAHHansard 29 April 1999MEAT INDUSTRY AMENDMENT STANDARD (No. 1) 1999Disallowance of Statutory InstrumentMrs LAVARCH (Kurwongbah—ALP) (9 p.m.): I rise to speak against the disallowance motion.What we have heard so ...
Speech byLINDA LAVARCHSTATE MEMBER FOR KURWONGBAHHansard 26 May 1999QUEENSLAND CANCER FUND; AUSTRALIA'S BIGGEST MORNING TEAMrs LAVARCH (Kurwongbah—ALP) (10.22 a.m.): Tomorrow morning, as the Leader of theOpposition tries to use question time to whip up a ...
Speech byLINDA LAVARCHSTATE MEMBER FOR KURWONGBAHHansard 10 March 1999CHILD PROTECTION BILLMrs LAVARCH (Kurwongbah—ALP) (3.07 p.m.): In response to the previous speaker, themember for Western Downs, let me say that we are certainly not anti-family. We are not ...
Speech byLINDA LAVARCHSTATE MEMBER FOR KURWONGBAHHansard 11 March 1999DEPARTMENT OF MAIN ROADSMrs LAVARCH (Kurwongbah—ALP) (7.20 p.m.): Tonight I am going to go out on a limb andgive a bouquet to the Government department that everyone loves to hate: the ...
Speech byLINDA LAVARCHSTATE MEMBER FOR KURWONGBAHHansard 25 March 1999CYPRESS INDUSTRY, WESTERN QUEENSLANDMrs LAVARCH (Kurwongbah—ALP) (6.18 p.m.): It is with delight that I rise to second theamendment to the motion moved by the Honourable Minister for ...
Speech byLINDA LAVARCHSTATE MEMBER FOR KURWONGBAHHansard 20 July 1999JOINT STANDING COMMITTEE ON TREATIESMrs LAVARCH (Kurwongbah—ALP) (12 p.m.): On 24 and 25 June, the Joint StandingCommittee on Treaties, known as JSCOT, of the Commonwealth Parliament in ...
Speech byLINDA LAVARCHSTATE MEMBER FOR KURWONGBAHHansard 20 July 1999NATIVE TITLE (QUEENSLAND) STATE PROVISIONS AMENDMENT BILLMrs LAVARCH (Kurwongbah—ALP) (3.31 p.m.): To place the Native Title (Queensland) StateProvisions Amendment Bill into its proper ...
Speech byLINDA LAVARCHSTATE MEMBER FOR KURWONGBAHHansard 17 August 1999EMPLOYMENT INITIATIVES IN KURWONGBAHMrs LAVARCH (Kurwongbah—ALP) (2.12 a.m.): I am delighted to inform the House that over60 unemployed people in the Pine Rivers area have now been ...
Speech byLINDA LAVARCHSTATE MEMBER FOR KURWONGBAHHansard 24 August 1999PINE RIVERS GRAFFITI CLEAN-UP DAYMrs LAVARCH (Kurwongbah) (10.20 a.m.): Graffiti is a blight on our community. There is someevidence to suggest that, where graffiti is allowed to the ...
Speech byLINDA LAVARCHSTATE MEMBER FOR KURWONGBAHHansard 24 August 1999QUEENSLAND HEALTHMrs LAVARCH (Kurwongbah—ALP) (6.39 p.m.): Tonight I am delighted to participate in thisdebate. As a member of the Labor Party, I can hold my head high when it comes to ...
Speech byLINDA LAVARCHSTATE MEMBER FOR KURWONGBAHHansard 25 August 1999SCHOOL UNIFORM BILLMrs LAVARCH (Kurwongbah—ALP) (9.23 p.m.): The member for Merrimac stated in hissecond-reading speech that the purpose of this Bill is to give legislative backing to ...
Speech byLINDA LAVARCHSTATE MEMBER FOR KURWONGBAHHansard 27 April 1999CRIMINAL CODE (STALKING) AMENDMENT BILLMrs LAVARCH (Kurwongbah—ALP) (12.30 p.m.): On 9 November 1993, the then QueenslandAttorney-General, the Honourable Dean Wells, made Australian history ...
Speech byLINDA LAVARCHSTATE MEMBER FOR KURWONGBAHHansard 14 September 1999MR T. SMOUT; REPUBLIC DEBATEMrs LAVARCH (Kurwongbah—ALP) (10.10 a.m.): Mr Speaker, 2 September this year marked acentury since Queenslanders voted for Australia to become a nation. On 6 ...
Speech byLINDA LAVARCHSTATE MEMBER FOR KURWONGBAHHansard 14 September 1999POLICE AND COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS IN PINE RIVERSMrs LAVARCH (Kurwongbah—ALP) (12 p.m.): Last Sunday the Pine Rivers Crime FreeConsultative Committee hosted Clean Up Graffiti Day. As I ...
Speech byLINDA LAVARCHSTATE MEMBER FOR KURWONGBAHHansard 18 August 1999TRANSPLANTATION AND ANATOMY AMENDMENT BILLMrs LAVARCH (Kurwongbah—ALP) (9.07 p.m.): I express my in-principle agreement with theobjective of the Transplantation and Anatomy Amendment Bill, ...
Speech byLINDA LAVARCHSTATE MEMBER FOR KURWONGBAHHansard 19 August 1999100% IN CONTROL ROCK EISTEDDFOD CHALLENGEMrs LAVARCH (Kurwongbah) (7.06 p.m.): On 6 August, I had the pleasure of attending the1999 100% In Control B105 Rock Eisteddfod Challenge Brisbane ...
Speech byLINDA LAVARCHSTATE MEMBER FOR KURWONGBAHHansard 14 April 1999HOME Assist/HOME Secure Scheme, Pine Rivers ShireMrs LAVARCH (Kurwongbah—ALP) (10.23 a.m.): Monday was a red-letter day for olderpersons in the Pine Rivers Shire. It was a day that has been ...
Speech byLINDA LAVARCHSTATE MEMBER FOR KURWONGBAHHansard 15 April 1999EMPLOYMENTMrs LAVARCH (Kurwongbah—ALP) (10.26 a.m.): I have reported previously to the House onhow the Pine Rivers area is benefiting from the Breaking the Unemployment Cycle program. ...
Speech byLINDA LAVARCHSTATE MEMBER FOR KURWONGBAHHansard 27 April 1999PROJECT HOPEMrs LAVARCH (Kurwongbah—ALP) (10.29 a.m.): Last Wednesday, Brisbane was witness tothe power of mothers' love—the power which overcame all political, cultural and language ...
Speech byLINDA LAVARCHSTATE MEMBER FOR KURWONGBAHHansard 26 May 1999CONVICTED CHILD SEX OFFENDERS; NOTIFICATION ORDERSMrs LAVARCH (Kurwongbah—ALP) (5.43 p.m.): I second the amendment moved by theAttorney-General and Minister for Justice, the Honourable Matt ...
Speech byMr M. ROWELLMEMBER FOR HINCHINBROOKHansard 15 April 1999WORKCOVER QUEENSLAND AMENDMENT BILLMr ROWELL (Hinchinbrook—NPA) (4.13 p.m.): Many industries around Queensland are verydependent on the work force. I think the WorkCover Queensland Amendment ...
Speech byMr M. ROWELLMEMBER FOR HINCHINBROOKHansard 28 April 1999MINISTER FOR MINES AND ENERGYMr ROWELL (Hinchinbrook—NPA) (11 p.m.): During the last sitting of this Parliament, theMinister for Mines and Energy repeated yet again his claim that he would ...
Speech byMr M. ROWELLMEMBER FOR HINCHINBROOKHansard 28 & 29 April 1999COAL MINING SAFETY AND HEALTH BILLMINING AND QUARRYING SAFETY AND HEALTH BILLMr ROWELL (Hinchinbrook—NPA) (5.10 p.m.): The Opposition is pleased to see theintroduction into this House of ...
Speech byMr M. ROWELLMEMBER FOR HINCHINBROOKHansard 29 April 1999PERFORMANCE OF MINISTERSMr ROWELL (Hinchinbrook—NPA) (6.29 p.m.): I rise to support the motion moved by themember for Burnett. One of the most important commodities in this State is electricity. ...
Speech byMr M. ROWELLMEMBER FOR HINCHINBROOKHansard 27 May 1999PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEEReport No. 56Mr ROWELL (Hinchinbrook—NPA) (10.18 a.m.): I support the motion moved by the member forMooloolah. Compton's Village was a pilot project providing housing for a ...
Speech byMr M. ROWELLMEMBER FOR HINCHINBROOKHansard 27 May 1999STATE DEVELOPMENT AND PUBLIC WORKS ORGANISATION AMENDMENT BILLMr ROWELL (Hinchinbrook—NPA) (3.38 p.m.): I think credibility of Government is extremelyimportant. In rising to speak on the State ...
Speech byMr M. ROWELLMEMBER FOR HINCHINBROOKHansard 10 June 1999INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS BILLMr ROWELL (Hinchinbrook—NPA) (4.35 p.m.): When the Industrial Relations Bill 1999 becomeslaw, it will govern the working relationship between everyday Queenslanders and ...
Speech byMr M. ROWELLMEMBER FOR HINCHINBROOKHansard 20 July 1999NATIVE TITLE (QUEENSLAND) STATE PROVISIONS AMENDMENT BILLMr ROWELL (Hinchinbrook—NPA) (5.23 p.m.): Today, in rising to speak to the Native Title(Queensland) State Provisions Amendment Bill, in ...
Speech byMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard 7 December 1999FORESTRY AMENDMENT BILLMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—IND) (9.31 p.m.): I rise to speak to the ForestryAmendment Bill because of its importance to the livelihoods of many people across this ...
Speech byMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard 8 December 1999QUEENSLAND LAW SOCIETY AMENDMENT BILLMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—IND) (5.56 p.m.): I rise to speak on the Queensland LawSociety Amendment Bill in great measure because of the ...
Speech byMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard 9 December 1999CRIMINAL LAW AMENDMENT BILLMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—IND) (6.41 p.m.): It has been said by a writer to the paperthat to implement Queensland's version of Megan's law the Queensland ...
Speech byMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard 9 December 1999WATER RESOURCES AMENDMENT BILLMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—IND) (2.30 p.m.): As has been said by other speakerstoday, water is an essential element of any community's existence, let alone ...
Speech byMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard 9 December 1999PROPERTY LAW AMENDMENT BILLMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—IND) (10.37 p.m.): I rise to acknowledge the contributionthat couples make in a relationship—both the man and the woman. In the ...
Speech byMr M. ROWELLMEMBER FOR HINCHINBROOKHansard 25 August 1999ROAD TRANSPORT REFORM BILLMr ROWELL (Hinchinbrook—NPA) (3.31 p.m.): This Bill is quite important. A lot of the work wasdone initially by the member for Gregory when he was Transport Minister. ...
Speech byMr M. ROWELLMEMBER FOR HINCHINBROOKHansard 25 August 1999SES POSITIONS, MERIT SELECTIONMr ROWELL (Hinchinbrook—NPA) (6.25 p.m.): The power industry has been at the forefront ofthe Government's chronic cronyism campaign. At the top of the heap is the ...
Speech byMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard 7 December 1999NEW TAX SYSTEM PRICE EXPLOITATION CODE (QUEENSLAND) BILLMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—IND) (12.50 p.m.): This Bill is to address looming problemsin relation to the implementation of a new ...
Speech byMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard 7 December 1999MOTOR ACCIDENT INSURANCE AMENDMENT BILL (No. 2)Mrs LIZ CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—IND) (2.57 p.m.): I just wanted to make a couple ofcomments and perhaps seek clarification from the Minister on ...
Speech byMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard 7 December 1999GAMING MACHINE AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL (No.2)Mrs LIZ CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—IND) (4.11 p.m.): I commend the Minister for the provisionin the Gaming Machine and Other Legislation ...
Speech byMr M. ROWELLMEMBER FOR HINCHINBROOKHansard 26 August 1999PRIMARY INDUSTRIES LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr ROWELL (Hinchinbrook—NPA) (5.28 p.m.): I was a little concerned at the Minister'scomments about my obstructionist attitude towards the sugar ...
Speech byMr M. ROWELLMEMBER FOR HINCHINBROOKHansard 10 March 1999CORRECTIVE SERVICES AND PENALTIES AND SENTENCES AMENDMENT BILLMr ROWELL (Hinchinbrook—NPA) (10.46 p.m.): Tonight we have heard a lot from both sides ofthe House about the Corrective Services and ...
Speech byMr M. ROWELLMEMBER FOR HINCHINBROOKHansard 25 March 1999PRIMARY PRODUCERS, FAR-NORTH QUEENSLANDMr ROWELL (Hinchinbrook—NPA) (7.15 p.m.): The extremely wet conditions in far-northQueensland have had an adverse impact on many crops. The problems ...
Speech byMr M. ROWELLMEMBER FOR HINCHINBROOKHansard 14 April 1999ACQUISITION OF LAND, DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTMr ROWELL (Hinchinbrook—NPA) (10.13 a.m.): I raise the case of a freehold landowner in theTully district who has been forced to sell a substantial ...
Speech byMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard 10 December 1999VEGETATION MANAGEMENT BILLMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—IND) (3.36 p.m.): The actions of the ALP Government inintroducing this Bill are of significant concern. The Premier has talked ad ...
Speech byMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard 10 December 1999PARLIAMENTARY AMNESTY GROUPHuman Rights Violations, East TimorMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—IND) (4.54 p.m.): At the end of World War I, most peoplewould have thought that man's inhumanity ...
Speech byMr M. ROWELLMEMBER FOR HINCHINBROOKHansard 3 March 1999CYCLONE RONAMr ROWELL (Hinchinbrook—NPA) (10.28 a.m.): I would like to highlight how Cyclone Rona hasimpacted heavily on the north Queensland and far-north Queensland coast. The inundation of ...
Speech byMr M. ROWELLMEMBER FOR HINCHINBROOKHansard 29 April 1999MEAT INDUSTRY AMENDMENT STANDARD (No. 1) 1999Disallowance of Statutory InstrumentMr ROWELL (Hinchinbrook—NPA) (9.09 p.m.): I think that it is extremely important that weacknowledge what is ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 23 November 1999DEPARTMENT OF STATE DEVELOPMENTDr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (Leader of the Liberal Party) (6.11 p.m.): I rise to second the motionmoved by the member for Burnett. It speaks volumes about this ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 24 November 1999ROMA STREET REDEVELOPMENTDr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (Leader of the Liberal Party) (10.01 a.m.): The much publicisedcollapse of the APEC Technomart III earlier this month on the Gold Coast ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 25 November 1999BUSINESS CONFIDENCE IN QUEENSLANDDr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (Leader of the Liberal Party) (10.17 a.m.): We have seen yet againthis morning that the Premier is loose with the truth when it comes to ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 1 December 1999PROSTITUTION BILLDr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (Leader of the Liberal Party) (12.49 p.m.): Earlier this year, theLiberal Party went out on a political limb to offer in-principle support for proposed ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 2 December 1999STATE GOVERNMENT PERFORMANCEDr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (Leader of the Liberal Party) (5 p.m.): I move—"This House notes, that after 17 long months of the Beattie Labor Government,Queensland has—• ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 7 December 1999SUPERANNUATION LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLDr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (Leader of the Liberal Party) (12.31 p.m.): I rise to make a very shortcontribution to the debate on this Bill. Obviously, the ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 7 December 1999NEW TAX SYSTEM PRICE EXPLOITATION CODE (QUEENSLAND) BILLDr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (Leader of the Liberal Party) (12.44 p.m.): I rise to support the NewTax System Price Exploitation Code ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 13 April 1999CAPITAL WORKS EXPENDITUREDr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (Leader of the Liberal Party) (12.09 p.m.): Its contempt for thisHouse and the taxpayers of Queensland has been demonstrated once again by the ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 14 April 1999WORKCOVER QUEENSLAND AMENDMENT BILLDr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (Leader of the Liberal Party) (2.30 p.m.): It is a pleasure to rise totake part in the WorkCover Queensland Amendment Bill debate. Just ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 15 April 1999ELECTRICITY INDUSTRYDr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (Leader of the Liberal Party) (6.07 p.m.): I rise to second the motion.The Minister keeps trying to tell us that there is not a problem in the Queensland ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 27 April 1999GOVERNMENT ELECTION PROMISESDr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (6.10 p.m.): I rise to second the motion. The Beattie LaborGovernment stands condemned for no fewer than four tax increases in just nine months. ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 7 December 1999MOTOR ACCIDENT INSURANCE AMENDMENT BILL (No. 2)Dr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (Leader of the Liberal Party) (2.42 p.m.): It gives me pleasure tocontribute to the debate on the Motor Accident Insurance ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 7 December 1999GAMING MACHINE AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL (No. 2)Dr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (Leader of the Liberal Party) (3.43 p.m.): I rise to speak to theGaming Machine and Other Legislation Amendment ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 7 December 1999REVENUE LAWS AMENDMENT BILLDr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (Leader of the Liberal Party) (4.54 p.m.): I rise to participate in thedebate on the Revenue Laws Amendment Bill 1999, which has three ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 8 December 1999BILLS: REMAINING STAGESDr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (Leader of the Liberal Party) (11.59 a.m.): I rise to support theLeader of Opposition Business in this place decrying this outrageous attempt to ...
Speech byHon. D. WELLSMEMBER FOR MURRUMBAHansard 8 December 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTSchool Commercial Activities, Code of PracticeHon. D. M. WELLS (Murrumba—ALP) (Minister for Education) (10 a.m.), by leave: Commercialactivities such as advertising on the ...
Speech byHon. D. WELLSMEMBER FOR MURRUMBAHansard 10 December 1999PARLIAMENTARY AMNESTY GROUPHuman Rights Violations, East TimorHon. D. M. WELLS (Murrumba—ALP) (Minister for Education) (4.49 p.m.), by leave, withoutnotice: On behalf of the Queensland ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 3 March 1999ATTORNEY-GENERAL BILLMr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (5.25 p.m.): I second the amendment of the member forWarwick. I rise to speak in this debate as a former Attorney-General of Queensland ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 4 March 1999HEINER DOCUMENTSMr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (10.27 a.m.): The issue of the Heiner documents is one thathas now plagued the Labor Party for nine very long years. It is an issue borne out ...
Speech byHon. D. WELLSMEMBER FOR MURRUMBAHansard 11 November 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTYears 1 to 10 Queensland CurriculumHon. D. M. WELLS (Murrumba—ALP) (Minister for Education) (9.47 a.m.), by leave:Queensland schools are on the threshold of a new era of ...
Speech byHon. D. WELLSMEMBER FOR MURRUMBAHansard 12 November 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTBible Studies in State SchoolsHon. D. M. WELLS (Murrumba—ALP) (Minister for Education) (9.38 a.m.), by leave: I confirmthat there is no proposal to ban Bible studies in ...
Speech byHon. D. WELLSMEMBER FOR MURRUMBAHansard 23 November 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTExport EducationHon. D. M. WELLS (Murrumba—ALP) (Minister for Education) (10.02 a.m.), by leave:Queensland is bidding to become the national leader in export education. ...
Speech byHon. D. WELLSMEMBER FOR MURRUMBAHansard 23 November 1999EDUCATION AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLHon. D. M. WELLS (Murrumba—ALP) (Minister for Education) (2.49 p.m.): I move—"That the Bill be now read a second time."This Bill will streamline ...
Speech byHon. D. WELLSMEMBER FOR MURRUMBAHansard 25 November 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTCooler Schools ProgramHon. D. M. WELLS (Murrumba—ALP) (Minister for Education) (9.59 a.m.), by leave: Recentstudies have confirmed that the learning experiences of our ...
Speech byHon. D. WELLSMEMBER FOR MURRUMBAHansard 7 December 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTSpecial EducationHon. D. M. WELLS (Murrumba—ALP) (Minister for Education) (9.54 a.m.), by leave: Staffing forstudents with disabilities is based on a process known as ...
Speech byHon. D. WELLSMEMBER FOR MURRUMBAHansard 13 April 1999MURRUMBA DISTRICT SCHOOL COMMUNITIES; MR A. MAMARYHon. D. M. WELLS (Murrumba—ALP) (Minister for Education) (7.20 p.m.): I would like to drawthe attention of the House to the tremendous commitment ...
Speech byHon. D. WELLSMEMBER FOR MURRUMBAHansard 14 April 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTVoluntary Student UnionismHon. D. M. WELLS (Murrumba—ALP) (Minister for Education) (9.59 a.m.), by leave: When theCommonwealth first assumed responsibility for the funding of ...
Speech byHon. D. WELLSMEMBER FOR MURRUMBAHansard 15 April 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTSingapore Education MissionHon. D. M. WELLS (Murrumba—ALP) (Minister for Education) (9.49 a.m.), by leave: Lastmonth, I travelled to Singapore to undertake a range of ...
Speech byHon. D. WELLSMEMBER FOR MURRUMBAHansard 27 April 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTEnrolment Benchmark Agreement Hon. D. M. WELLS (Murrumba—ALP) (Minister for Education) (9.53 a.m.), by leave: TheCommonwealth has slashed by $3.5m the amount of money allocated ...
Speech byHon. D. WELLSMEMBER FOR MURRUMBAHansard 28 April 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTOdyssey of the MindHon. D. M. WELLS (Murrumba—ALP) (Minister for Education) (9.56 a.m.), by leave: A team ofstudents from the Woodridge State High School will soon be attending ...
Speech byHon. D. WELLSMEMBER FOR MURRUMBAHansard 28 April 1999PERFORMANCE OF MINISTERSHon. D. M. WELLS (Murrumba—ALP) (Minister for Education) (6.46 p.m.): I would like to thankthe honourable member for Maroochydore for the great honour that she has accorded ...
Speech byHon. D. WELLSMEMBER FOR MURRUMBAHansard 26 May 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTDrinking Water, State Schools Hon. D. M. WELLS (Murrumba—ALP) (Minister for Education) (10.01 a.m.), by leave: On behalfof all members, I welcome to the gallery students from the ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 10 March 1999CHILD PROTECTION BILLMr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (2.30 p.m.): In resuming the debate on the Child ProtectionBill, I want to raise an issue with the Minister in the interests of herself ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 10 March 1999PROPERTY MARKETEERS, GOLD COAST; SPEED LIMITSMr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (11 p.m.): On Tuesday, 2 February 1999, the Minister forFair Trading rose in this House and raised a number of ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 11 March 1999OXLEY ROADMr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (7.24 p.m.): I rise to talk about the safety of pedestrians,and particularly children, who use Oxley Road, which runs between Chelmer and Oxley. ...
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 byHon. D. WELLSMEMBER FOR MURRUMBAHansard 18 August 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTSchool Uniform PolicyHon. D. M. WELLS (Murrumba—ALP) (Minister for Education) (5.59 p.m.), by leave: I table adocument which I made available last Monday to the Leader of the ...
Speech byHon. D. WELLSMEMBER FOR MURRUMBAHansard 19 August 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTLiteracy BenchmarkingHon. D. M. WELLS (Murrumba—ALP) (Minister for Education) (10.11 a.m.), by leave:Queensland has taken an historic lead as States and Territories across ...
Speech byHon. D. WELLSMEMBER FOR MURRUMBAHansard 26 August 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTCentenary of FederationHon. D. M. WELLS (Murrumba—ALP) (Minister for Education) (10.03 a.m.), by leave: In just afew weeks Queensland will be celebrating an historic occasion. ...
Speech byHon. D. WELLSMEMBER FOR MURRUMBAHansard 14 September 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTThe Next Decade Discussion PaperHon. D. M. WELLS (Murrumba—ALP) (Minister for Education) (9.51 a.m.), by leave: In April ofthis year, the Premier and I jointly released a ...
Speech byHon. D. WELLSMEMBER FOR MURRUMBAHansard 15 September 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTLiteracy and Numeracy ReportHon. D. M. WELLS (Murrumba—ALP) (Minister for Education) (9.51 a.m.), by leave: This is thethird tabling of a Queensland Schools Curriculum ...
Speech byHon. D. WELLSMEMBER FOR MURRUMBAHansard 16 September 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTStudents; Selection of SubjectsHon. D. M. WELLS (Murrumba—ALP) (Minister for Education) (10.13 a.m.), by leave: It is againthat time of year when students in the middle ...
Speech byHon. D. WELLSMEMBER FOR MURRUMBAHansard 27 October 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTImpact of GST on EducationHon. D. M. WELLS (Murrumba—ALP) (Minister for Education) (10.02 a.m.), by leave: Last weekevery State school in Queensland should have received a ...
Speech byHon. D. WELLSMEMBER FOR MURRUMBAHansard 28 October 1999APPROPRIATION BILLEstimates Committee FReportHon. D. M. WELLS (Murrumba—ALP) (Minister for Education) (12.58 p.m.): I thank honourablemembers for their participation in the debate. The Education ...
Speech 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 byJACK PAFFMEMBER FOR IPSWICH WESTHansard 26 August 1999DEFAMATION AMENDMENT BILLMr PAFF (Ipswich West—ONP) (10.16 a.m.): I move—"That the Bill be now read a second time."I rise today to introduce to this House a Bill to amend the Defamation Act of ...
Speech byJACK PAFFMEMBER FOR IPSWICH WESTHansard 14 September 1999EAST TIMORMr PAFF (Ipswich West—ONP) (10.23 a.m.): It is with heartfelt sorrow that we hear of thedevastation that is taking place in East Timor as we speak. The lives of many people have been ...
Speech byJACK PAFFMEMBER FOR IPSWICH WESTHansard 15 September 1999COMMUNITY-BASED REFERENDUM BILLMr PAFF (Ipswich West—ONP) (9.32 p.m.): I rise to support this Bill, designed to enable thepeople of Queensland to directly exercise their rights as citizens of a ...
Speech byJACK PAFFMEMBER FOR IPSWICH WESTHansard 1 December 1999TOWNSVILLE INDUSTRIAL PARKMr PAFF (Ipswich West—ONP) (6.45 p.m.): It is with pleasure that I rise to support the motionmoved by the member for Burdekin. My first question must be: why would ...
Speech byJACK PAFFMEMBER FOR IPSWICH WESTHansard 7 December 1999SOUTHERN MORETON BAY ISLANDSMr PAFF (Ipswich West—ONP) (10.27 a.m.): On Sunday, 28 November 1999, I visited thesouthern Moreton Bay islands. I was invited to these islands by the island ...
Speech byJACK PAFFMEMBER FOR IPSWICH WESTHansard 7 December 1999FORESTRY AMENDMENT BILLMr PAFF (Ipswich West—ONP) (10.18 p.m.): Last week, I listened to this debate on the ForestryAmendment Bill. In that debate, the contributions of the member for Whitsunday, ...
Speech byJACK PAFFMEMBER FOR IPSWICH WESTHansard 8 December 1999QUEENSLAND LAW SOCIETY AMENDMENT BILLMr PAFF (Ipswich West—ONP) (5.48 p.m.): I rise to speak on the Queensland Law SocietyAmendment Bill. I commend the Government and particularly the ...
Speech byJACK PAFFMEMBER FOR IPSWICH WESTHansard 1 December 1999PROSTITUTION BILLMr PAFF (Ipswich West—ONP) (5.28 p.m.): I rise to speak against this legislation—legislationsimilar to that introduced in other Australian States with the same justifications, ...
Speech byJACK PAFFMEMBER FOR IPSWICH WESTHansard 1 December 1999ELECTORAL AMENDMENT BILLMr PAFF (Ipswich West—ONP) (9.25 p.m.): I rise to support the motion moved by the memberfor Warwick. One Nation's Electoral Amendment Bill was widely researched. Various ...
Speech byJACK PAFFMEMBER FOR IPSWICH WESTHansard 17 August 1999IPSWICH INC; MR PAUL PISASALEMr PAFF (Ipswich West—ONP) (12.26 p.m.): I rise with great concern with regard todevelopments in the Ipswich area. I refer to politics which have greatly shamed the ...
Speech byJACK PAFFMEMBER FOR IPSWICH WESTHansard 18 August 1999CRIMINAL CODE AMENDMENT BILLMr PAFF (Ipswich West—ONP) (10.18 a.m.): I move—"That the Bill be now read a second time."I am proud to deliver this Queensland Criminal Code Amendment Bill today. It ...
Speech byJACK PAFFMEMBER FOR IPSWICH WESTHansard 27 October 1999LIQUOR AMENDMENT BILLMr PAFF (Ipswich West—ONP) (10.09 p.m.): I rise to support the Liquor Amendment Bill 1999.We celebrate Anzac Day so that we can appreciate the sacrifices made by Australian ...
Speech byJACK PAFFMEMBER FOR IPSWICH WESTHansard 11 November 1999ST GEORGE IRRIGATION AREAMr PAFF (Ipswich West—ONP) (6.21 p.m.): I rise to support the motion. I have listened to theMinister and he made some interesting points that I probably agree with. ...
Speech byJACK PAFFMEMBER FOR IPSWICH WESTHansard 23 November 1999LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL (No. 2)Mr PAFF (Ipswich West—ONP) (5.01 p.m.): I rise to support the Local Government and OtherLegislation Amendment Bill 1999. The Bill ...
Speech byJACK PAFFMEMBER FOR IPSWICH WESTHansard 25 November 1999AUDIO VISUAL AND AUDIO LINKS AMENDMENT BILLMr PAFF (Ipswich West—ONP) (3.36 p.m.): I wish to speak in support of this Bill, which providesfor Queensland's participation in a uniform national ...
Speech byJACK PAFFMEMBER FOR IPSWICH WESTHansard 9 December 1999CRIMINAL LAW AMENDMENT BILLMr PAFF (Ipswich West—ONP) (6.34 p.m.): The Criminal Law Amendment Bill is a welcomeimprovement to the law to promote the awareness of paedophiles within the community. ...
Speech byJACK PAFFMEMBER FOR IPSWICH WESTHansard 25 November 1999STIPENDIARY MAGISTRATES AND OTHER ACTS AMENDMENT BILLMr PAFF (Ipswich West—ONP) (8.56 p.m.): I rise to speak on the Stipendiary Magistrates andOther Acts Amendment Bill. This Bill appears to ...
Speech byJACK PAFFMEMBER FOR IPSWICH WESTHansard 25 November 1999TRUSTS (INVESTMENTS) AMENDMENT BILLMr PAFF (Ipswich West—ONP) (10.12 p.m.): I rise to debate this Trusts InvestmentsAmendment Bill 1999. I support the stated objectives of this legislation to ...
Speech byJACK PAFFMEMBER FOR IPSWICH WESTHansard 24 August 1999SOUTHERN MORETON BAY ISLANDSMr PAFF (Ipswich West—ONP) (10.22 a.m.): I rise to speak about the debate that hascontinued to fester over the southern Moreton Bay islands dating back some 20 years. ...
Speech byJEFF SEENEYMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard 26 November 1999PRIMARY INDUSTRY BODIES REFORM BILLMr SEENEY (Callide—NPA) (12.27 p.m.): Today once again we are debating primary industrieslegislation on a Friday, at the end of a long sitting week. There seems ...
Speech byJEFF SEENEYMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard 30 November 1999FORESTRY AMENDMENT BILLMr SEENEY (Callide—NPA) (12.36 a.m.): I rise to participate in the consideration of thislegislation which, as the Minister said, is the first step in implementing the ...
Speech byJEFF SEENEYMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard 23 November 1999LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL (No. 2)Mr SEENEY (Callide—NPA) (3.52 p.m.): In participating in the debate on the Local Governmentand Other Legislation Amendment Bill (No. ...
Speech byJEFF SEENEYMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard 24 November 1999HEALTH LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr SEENEY (Callide—NPA) (12.14 p.m.): I rise to add my support to the Health LegislationAmendment Bill 1999 and in particular that section of the Bill which seeks ...
Speech byJEFF SEENEYMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard 24 November 1999RURAL BANK BRANCH CLOSURESMr SEENEY (Callide—NPA) (11.14 p.m.): This week Westpac Banking Corporation announcedthat it was going to close three bank branches within the Callide electorate. The ...
Speech byJEFF SEENEYMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard 16 September 1999WATER RESOURCES, RURAL QUEENSLANDMr SEENEY (Callide—NPA) (6.35 p.m.): I am pleased to lend my support to this motion, movedby the member for Keppel, condemning the can't do Beattie Labor ...
Speech byJEFF SEENEYMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard 17 September 19991999 STATE BUDGETMr SEENEY (Callide—NPA) (12.37 p.m.): I rise with somewhat of a heavy heart to participate inthis debate on the first real Labor Budget. I have to confess that when I look at ...
Speech byJEFF SEENEYMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard 27 October 1999APPROPRIATION BILLEstimates Committee CReportMr SEENEY (Callide—NPA) (4.29 p.m.): I commend the honourable member for Rockhamptonon his keenness, but I can assure him that his chance will come ...
Speech byJEFF SEENEYMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard 10 November 1999LIQUOR AMENDMENT BILLMr SEENEY (Callide—NPA) (9.51 p.m.): Tonight I take the opportunity to join in this debate. Ithas been a long debate and it has been a very emotional debate. At the outset, I ...
Speech byJEFF SEENEYMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard 11 November 1999COMMUNITY SERVICES LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr SEENEY (Callide—NPA) (2.43 p.m.): I am pleased to participate in the debate on theCommunity Services Legislation Amendment Bill. As the member for ...
Speech byJEFF SEENEYMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard 26 August 1999PRIMARY INDUSTRIES LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr SEENEY (Callide—NPA) (5.49 p.m.): I appreciate the opportunity to make some commentson the Primary Industries Legislation Amendment Bill. Obviously, ...
Speech byJEFF SEENEYMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard 26 August 1999GAMING MACHINE COMMUNITY BENEFIT FUNDMr SEENEY (Callide—NPA) (7.12 p.m.): I rise tonight to bring to the attention of the House whatI believe is a misuse of funds distributed under the Gaming ...
Speech byJEFF SEENEYMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard 14 September 1999PRIMARY INDUSTRIES LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr SEENEY (Callide—NPA) (12.30 p.m.), continuing: When debate on this legislation wasadjourned I was referring to a letter written by employees of the ...
Speech byJEFF SEENEYMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard 15 September 1999BURNETT REGIONMr SEENEY (Callide—NPA) (6.11 p.m.): I rise to second the motion which has been moved bythe Leader of the Opposition and which calls on the State Government to give immediate ...
Speech byJEFF SEENEYMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard 27 October 1999APPROPRIATION BILLEstimates Committee DReportMr SEENEY (Callide—NPA) (5.20 p.m.): I appreciate the opportunity to make some briefcomments on the Estimates committee hearing relating to the ...
Speech byJEFF SEENEYMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard 27 October 1999FORESTRY INDUSTRYMr SEENEY (Callide—NPA) (6.26 p.m.): I am pleased to rise to support the original motionmoved by the Leader of the Opposition calling on the State Government to recognise the ...
Speech byJEFF SEENEYMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard 28 October 1999APPROPRIATION BILLEstimates Committee EReportMr SEENEY (Callide—NPA) (12.11 p.m.): I rise to comment on the report of EstimatesCommittee E. Although I did not attend the Estimates committee ...
Speech byJEFF SEENEYMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard 26 August 1999ACQUISITION OF LAND AMENDMENT BILLMr SEENEY (Callide—NPA) (3.57 p.m.): I appreciate the opportunity to make some commentson the Acquisition of Land Amendment Bill. As the shadow Minister has ...
Speech byJEFF SEENEYMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard 28 October 1999APPROPRIATION BILLEstimates Committee GReportMr SEENEY (Callide—NPA) (3.43 p.m.): That pathetic attempt at addressing the PrimaryIndustries portfolio as dealt with at the Estimates committee is an ...
Speech byJEFF SEENEYMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard 28 October 1999MINISTER FOR MINES AND ENERGYMr SEENEY (Callide—NPA) (6.27 p.m.): I rise to support the motion that was moved by themember for Hinchinbrook. It is interesting to see the Deputy Premier come into ...
Speech byJEFF SEENEYMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard 10 November 1999ELECTIVE SURGERY WAITING LISTSMr SEENEY (Callide—NPA) (6.24 p.m.): I join this debate to support wholeheartedly the motionmoved by the member for Maroochydore that this Parliament condemns the ...
Speech byMr J. HEGARTYMEMBER FOR REDLANDSHansard 24 November 1999LIQUOR AMENDMENT BILLMr HEGARTY (Redlands—NPA) (9.13 p.m.): This debate tonight is specifically about changes tothe Liquor Act relating to restricted trading hours for licensed clubs on the eve ...
Speech byMr J. HEGARTYMEMBER FOR REDLANDSHansard 9 December 1999WATER RESOURCES AMENDMENT BILLMr HEGARTY (Redlands—NPA) (3.47 p.m.): In taking part in the debate on the WaterResources Amendment Bill, I wish to follow the lead of the member for Toowoomba North ...
JOHN KINGSTONMEMBER FOR MARYBOROUGHHansard 2 March 1999ADDRESS IN REPLYDr KINGSTON (Maryborough—IND) (5.50 p.m.): Through you, Madam Deputy Speaker, I wouldlike to thank the Governor for his kind words when he opened this Parliament. May we live up to ...
Speech byMr J. HEGARTYMEMBER FOR REDLANDSHansard 10 June 1999INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS BILLMr HEGARTY (Redlands—NPA) (3.59 p.m.): In rising to oppose the Industrial Relations Bill, Idraw to the attention of members the very fine working conditions set in train by ...
Speech byMr J. HEGARTYMEMBER FOR REDLANDSHansard 21 July 1999MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION PAYMENTSMr HEGARTY (Redlands—NPA) (10.29 a.m.): I bring to the attention of the House a concernthat a number of my constituents have raised. It is an issue that reflects ...
Speech byMr J. HEGARTYMEMBER FOR REDLANDSHansard 21 July 1999AUSTRALIA ACTS (REQUEST) BILLMr HEGARTY (Redlands—NPA) (5.18 p.m.): This Bill is essentially about providing to theCommonwealth the power to make changes to the Australia Act. This is in preparation ...
Speech byMr J. HEGARTYMEMBER FOR REDLANDSHansard 25 August 1999ROAD TRANSPORT REFORM BILLMr HEGARTY (Redlands—NPA) (5.37 p.m.): It is with pleasure that I take part in the debate onthe Road Transport Reform Bill 1999. I place on record at the outset that I ...
Speech byMr J. HEGARTYMEMBER FOR REDLANDSHansard 25 August 1999SCHOOL UNIFORM BILLMr HEGARTY (Redlands—NPA) (9.49 p.m.): I rise to support the Bill, which will empower schoolcommunities to adopt a school uniform policy, if desired. This is a necessary ...
Speech byMr J. HEGARTYMEMBER FOR REDLANDSHansard 26 August 1999KINECTIONS COUNSELLING SERVICEMr HEGARTY (Redlands—NPA) (7.01 p.m.): Once again, the Beattie Labor Government isfailing to meet the expectations of Queenslanders, this time through its failure to ...
Speech byMr J. HEGARTYMEMBER FOR REDLANDSHansard 14 September 1999LITERACY IN SCHOOLSMr HEGARTY (Redlands—NPA) (10.19 a.m.): Many parents are concerned that their childrenare failing to learn to read. There is evidence that a large number of school leavers ...
Speech byMr J. HEGARTYMEMBER FOR REDLANDSHansard 15 September 1999VICTORIA POINT STATE HIGH SCHOOL; FAST FOOD OUTLETMr HEGARTY (Redlands—NPA) (11.13 p.m.): I rise to speak about a matter affecting aneducational institution in my electorate. It involves the ...
Speech byMr J. HEGARTYMEMBER FOR REDLANDSHansard 17 September 19991999 STATE BUDGETMr HEGARTY (Redlands—NPA) (4.14 p.m.): In making my contribution to the debate on therecent State Budget, I want to put on record at the outset my dismay at the imbalance of ...
Speech byMr J. HEGARTYMEMBER FOR REDLANDSHansard 27 October 1999APPROPRIATION BILLEstimates Committee AReport No. 2Mr HEGARTY (Redlands—NPA) (2.51 p.m.): When reading the information that was supplied toEstimates Committee A by the Premier and the Hansard ...
Speech byMr J. HEGARTYMEMBER FOR REDLANDSHansard 27 October 1999APPROPRIATION BILLEstimates Committee DReportMr HEGARTY (Redlands—NPA) (5.50 p.m.): In rising to speak on the report of EstimatesCommittee D, I would like to put on the record, from the ...
Speech byMr J. HEGARTYMEMBER FOR REDLANDSHansard 28 October 1999APPROPRIATION BILLEstimates Committee EReportMr HEGARTY (Redlands—NPA) (12.21 p.m.): I note from the Hansard record of EstimatesCommittee E that some concerns were expressed in relation to the ...
Speech byMr J. HEGARTYMEMBER FOR REDLANDSHansard 28 October 1999APPROPRIATION BILLEstimates Committee FReportMr HEGARTY (Redlands—NPA) (12.42 p.m.): As a member of Estimates Committee F, I will firsttake up the point just made by the Honourable Minister for ...
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. ...
JOHN KINGSTONMEMBER FOR MARYBOROUGHHansard 11 March 1999ANZAC DAY TRADING HOURSDr KINGSTON (Maryborough—IND) (5.44 p.m.): I rise to support the motion moved by thehonourable member for Gladstone. I have worked in over 15 countries which have a day on which ...
JOHN KINGSTONMEMBER FOR MARYBOROUGHHansard 11 March 1999RURAL QUEENSLAND; INDUSTRY SELF-REGULATIONDr KINGSTON (Maryborough—IND) (7.28 p.m.): I rise to address two issues that were touchedon earlier tonight by the honourable member for Crows Nest: firstly, the ...
Speech byMr J. HEGARTYMEMBER FOR REDLANDSHansard 19 August 1999VIETNAM VETERANS DAY Mr HEGARTY (Redlands—NPA) (7.15 p.m.): Yesterday's celebration of Vietnam Veterans Daysaw a well-attended march through the City of Brisbane led by the Governor, Major-General ...
Speech byKAREN STRUTHERSMEMBER FOR ARCHERFIELDHansard 10 June 1999INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS BILLMs STRUTHERS (Archerfield—ALP) (11.49 a.m.): The Industrial Relations Bill 1999 is asignificant milestone in the history of industrial relations in this State, and I am ...
Speech byKAREN STRUTHERSMEMBER FOR ARCHERFIELDHansard 21 July 1999GOODS AND SERVICES TAXMs STRUTHERS (Archerfield—ALP) (10.15 a.m.): The Federal Government is claiming thatpeople will not be worse off under the GST. The vast majority of charitable ...
Speech byKAREN STRUTHERSMEMBER FOR ARCHERFIELDHansard 21 July 1999CHILD ABUSE; FORDE INQUIRY RECOMMENDATIONSMs STRUTHERS (Archerfield—ALP) (6.22 p.m.): I second the amendment. There is no memberof this Government who was not deeply moved and disturbed by the ...
Speech byKAREN STRUTHERSMEMBER FOR ARCHERFIELDHansard 19 August 1999FUNDRAISING FOR WOMEN'S SPORTING TEAMSMs STRUTHERS (Archerfield—ALP) (7.02 p.m.): Chook raffles, lamington drives and bingo arebeing superseded by calendar girls as women's sporting teams ...
Speech byKAREN STRUTHERSMEMBER FOR ARCHERFIELDHansard 30 November 1999RETIREMENT VILLAGES BILLMs STRUTHERS (Archerfield—ALP) (8.41 p.m.): I have a number of high-quality retirementvillages in my electorate of Archerfield: the Cazna Gardens complex at ...
Speech byKAREN STRUTHERSMEMBER FOR ARCHERFIELDHansard 1 December 1999PROSTITUTION BILLMs STRUTHERS (Archerfield—ALP) (2.49 p.m.): I rise to support this Bill not because I am anunquestioning supporter of prostitution, but because I support the strict ...
Speech byKAREN STRUTHERSMEMBER FOR ARCHERFIELDHansard 8 December 1999ACACIA RIDGE EMPLOYMENT PROGRAMMs STRUTHERS (Archerfield—ALP) (10.12 a.m.): It is disturbing that many bosses aresnubbing older workers, considering them out of touch and unable to learn new ...
Speech byKAREN STRUTHERSMEMBER FOR ARCHERFIELDHansard 25 August 1999SKILLS WEEKMs STRUTHERS (Archerfield—ALP) (10.20 a.m.): This morning I had the pleasure of launchingthe State Government sponsored Skills Week in my region at the Construction Training Centre ...
Speech byKAREN STRUTHERSMEMBER FOR ARCHERFIELDHansard 25 August 1999ROAD TRANSPORT REFORM BILLMs STRUTHERS (Archerfield—ALP) (4.09 p.m.): Road transport operators provide an essentialservice in delivering goods along the many highways and lonely roads across ...
Speech byKAREN STRUTHERSMEMBER FOR ARCHERFIELDHansard 25 August 1999SES POSITIONS, MERIT SELECTIONMs STRUTHERS (Archerfield—ALP) (6.50 p.m.): I take pleasure in supporting the amendedmotion. In an appalling abuse of parliamentary standards and in fine Mafioso ...
Speech byKAREN STRUTHERSMEMBER FOR ARCHERFIELDHansard 14 September 1999LITERACY IN SCHOOLSMs STRUTHERS (Archerfield—ALP) (10.02 a.m.): The campaign to improve literacy in ourschools is one that must continue in earnest and I acknowledge the firm commitment ...
Speech byKAREN STRUTHERSMEMBER FOR ARCHERFIELDHansard 28 October 1999APPROPRIATION BILLEstimates Committee FReportMs STRUTHERS (Archerfield—ALP) (2.47 p.m.): I feel a great deal of pride in supporting theexpenditure outlined in the report of Estimates ...
Speech byKAREN STRUTHERSMEMBER FOR ARCHERFIELDHansard 10 November 1999CALL CENTRESMs STRUTHERS (Archerfield—ALP) (10.18 a.m.): Phone rage is something that politicians copfrom time to time, but workers in call centres endure phone rage as a daily feature of ...
Speech byKAREN STRUTHERSMEMBER FOR ARCHERFIELDHansard 10 November 1999FAMILY SERVICES AMENDMENT BILLMs STRUTHERS (Archerfield—ALP) (5.11 p.m.): When we were kids it was drummed into usthat we should be wary of strangers. Family and friends were trying to ...
Speech byKAREN STRUTHERSMEMBER FOR ARCHERFIELDHansard 16 September 19991999 STATE BUDGETMs STRUTHERS (Archerfield—ALP) (9.48 p.m.): The driving force behind my desire to be amember of Parliament is to have a say on the priorities of Government. I want to ...
Speech byKAREN STRUTHERSMEMBER FOR ARCHERFIELDHansard 27 October 1999APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILLEstimates Committee AReport No. 1Ms STRUTHERS (Archerfield—ALP) (11.55 a.m.): In supporting the Estimates Committee Areport, I would like to commend both the ...
Speech byKAREN STRUTHERSMEMBER FOR ARCHERFIELDHansard 25 May 1999WEAPONS AMENDMENT BILLMs STRUTHERS (Archerfield—ALP) (9.37 p.m.): Today represents an historic day forQueenslanders who care about their safety and the safety of others. Today, or at the ...
Speech byKAREN STRUTHERSMEMBER FOR ARCHERFIELDHansard 26 May 1999SUICIDE RESEARCHMs STRUTHERS (Archerfield—ALP) (10.14 a.m.): Most members of this House would knowsomeone who has taken their own life or they would know family or friends who have lost a loved ...
Speech byKAREN STRUTHERSMEMBER FOR ARCHERFIELDHansard 9 June 1999FAMILY FRIENDLY WORKPLACESMs STRUTHERS (Archerfield—ALP) (10.23 a.m.): There has been a lot of talk about the needfor our workplaces and social institutions to be more family friendly. However, ...
Speech byHon. KEN HAYWARDMEMBER FOR KALLANGURHansard 3 March 1999MINISTER FOR RACINGHon. K. W. HAYWARD (Kallangur—ALP) (6.33 p.m.): It is a pleasure to second the amendmentmoved tonight by the Minister for Racing, which states that the House endorses the ...
Speech byHon. KEN HAYWARDMEMBER FOR KALLANGURHansard 11 March 1999USE OF PLAIN ENGLISH IN GOVERNMENT CORRESPONDENCEHon. K. W. HAYWARD (Kallangur—ALP) (5.24 p.m.): I just want to make a few comments in theshort time that is left in this debate to support the ...
Speech byHon. KEN HAYWARDMEMBER FOR KALLANGURHansard 11 March 1999HIGH SCHOOL, BURPENGARY/NARANGBA DISTRICTHon. K. W. HAYWARD (Kallangur—ALP) (7.08 p.m.): I rise in the Parliament tonight to reportprogress on the new high school which is to be constructed to ...
Speech byKAREN STRUTHERSMEMBER FOR ARCHERFIELDHansard 23 November 1999PHARMACEUTICAL COSTSMs STRUTHERS (Archerfield—ALP) (10.18 a.m.): This morning I called in to visit a friend ofmine who has a chronic illness. He and his wife are worried that the ...
Speech byKAREN STRUTHERSMEMBER FOR ARCHERFIELDHansard 24 November 1999NURSING HOME PLACESMs STRUTHERS (Archerfield—ALP) (10.07 a.m.): Members of this House with elderly parentswould probably know how difficult it is to find a suitable placement in a ...
Speech byKAREN STRUTHERSMEMBER FOR ARCHERFIELDHansard 24 November 1999PERSONS CONVICTED OF OFFENCES AGAINST CHILDRENMs STRUTHERS (Archerfield—ALP) (6.41 p.m.): As other members have stated firmly heretonight, children must be protected from harm in their home ...
Speech byKAREN STRUTHERSMEMBER FOR ARCHERFIELDHansard 10 November 1999ACACIA RIDGE JOBS BOOSTMs STRUTHERS (Archerfield—ALP) (11.05 p.m.): This week, I felt like I had won Gold Lotto.Under the Queensland Industry Development Scheme, industries in an area that ...
Speech byKAREN STRUTHERSMEMBER FOR ARCHERFIELDHansard 11 November 1999DOMESTIC VIOLENCE (FAMILY PROTECTION) AMENDMENT BILLMs STRUTHERS (Archerfield—ALP) (11.36 p.m.): One of the most significant human rightsachievements of the past decade in this State is the ...
Speech byDr LESLEY CLARKMEMBER FOR BARRON RIVERHansard 10 December 1999VEGETATION MANAGEMENT BILLDr CLARK (Barron River—ALP) (11.27 a.m.): Responsible land management underpins theeconomic and environmental sustainability of our State. The Vegetation ...
Speech byLINDA LAVARCHSTATE MEMBER FOR KURWONGBAHHansard 2 March 1999ADDRESS IN REPLYMrs LAVARCH (Kurwongbah—ALP) (3.47 p.m.): It is with pleasure that I rise to support themotion for the adoption of the Governor's Address moved by the member for Bundaberg. I ...
Speech byLINDA LAVARCHSTATE MEMBER FOR KURWONGBAHHansard 3 March 1999ATTORNEY-GENERAL BILLMrs LAVARCH (Kurwongbah—ALP) (5.14 p.m.): I rise to support this Bill. In all AustralianParliaments the Attorney-General holds the often contradictory position of being ...
Speech byDr LESLEY CLARKMEMBER FOR BARRON RIVERHansard 16 September 19991999 STATE BUDGETDr CLARK (Barron River—ALP) (10.31 p.m.): History will record the Beattie Labor Government'sBudget handed down this week as marking a turning point for Queensland. ...
Speech byDr LESLEY CLARKMEMBER FOR BARRON RIVERHansard 27 October 1999APPROPRIATION BILLEstimates Committee DReportDr CLARK (Barron River—ALP) (5.14 p.m.): It is with pleasure that I contribute to the debate onthe portfolios of Ministers Mackenroth, Gibbs and ...
Speech byLINDA LAVARCHSTATE MEMBER FOR KURWONGBAHHansard 9 March 1999TRANS-TASMAN MUTUAL RECOGNITION (QUEENSLAND) BILLMrs LAVARCH (Kurwongbah—ALP) (2.48 p.m.): I rise to support this Bill. The Trans-TasmanMutual Recognition Bill is a logical step in the ...
Speech byLINDA LAVARCHSTATE MEMBER FOR KURWONGBAHHansard 9 March 1999LAND AND RESOURCES TRIBUNAL BILLMrs LAVARCH (Kurwongbah—ALP) (4.48 p.m.): This is the third occasion since last July thatthe Parliament has had before it a major legislative initiative on ...
Speech byDr LESLEY CLARKMEMBER FOR BARRON RIVERHansard 11 November 1999PERSONAL EXPLANATIONSky RailDr CLARK (Barron River—ALP) (9.57 a.m.), by leave: Yesterday in the House I congratulatedthe winners of the 1999 Australian Tourism Awards, which included the ...
Speech byDr LESLEY CLARKMEMBER FOR BARRON RIVERHansard 23 November 1999POLICING, BARRON RIVER ELECTORATEDr CLARK (Barron River—ALP) (12.20 p.m.): I am committed to keeping in touch with the viewsof my constituents to ensure that I remain focused on the real ...
Speech byDr LESLEY CLARKMEMBER FOR BARRON RIVERHansard 24 November 1999HEALTH LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLDr CLARK (Barron River—ALP) (12.53 p.m.): It is a pleasure to participate in the debate on theHealth Legislation Amendment Bill. It is also a pleasure to ...
Speech byDr LESLEY CLARKMEMBER FOR BARRON RIVERHansard 30 November 1999SMITHFIELD STATE HIGH SCHOOLDr CLARK (Barron River—ALP) (10.21 a.m.): Two weeks ago, I joined Education Minister DeanWells on a very special occasion—the opening of the new Information ...
Speech byDr LESLEY CLARKMEMBER FOR BARRON RIVERHansard 30 November 1999TREE-CLEARING GUIDELINESDr CLARK (Barron River—ALP) (6.20 p.m.): It gives me great pleasure to rise tonight to secondthe Minister's amendment. As the Minister has said, this is a unique ...
Speech byDr LESLEY CLARKMEMBER FOR BARRON RIVERHansard 7 December 1999WET TROPICS TREE PLANTING SCHEMEDr CLARK (Barron River—ALP) (10.21 a.m.): Last week the Labor Party celebrated the 10thanniversary of the election of Wayne Goss and Labor on 2 December 1989 ...
Speech byDr LESLEY CLARKMEMBER FOR BARRON RIVERHansard 7 December 1999FORESTRY AMENDMENT BILLDr CLARK (Barron River—ALP) (11.09 p.m.): This is the third day on which the ForestryAmendment Bill has been debated in this Chamber, and the contributions of members ...
Speech byLINDA LAVARCHSTATE MEMBER FOR KURWONGBAHHansard 3 March 1999CORRECTIVE SERVICES AND PENALTIES AND SENTENCES AMENDMENT BILLMrs LAVARCH (Kurwongbah—ALP) (9.23 p.m.): I rise to oppose this Bill, because I believe thatit is a cheap, shallow piece of ...
Speech byLINDA LAVARCHSTATE MEMBER FOR KURWONGBAHHansard 3 March 1999Dakabin Jobs Pathway ProgramMrs LAVARCH (Kurwongbah—ALP) (11.20 p.m.): In the last Adjournment debate of last year, Ibrought to the attention of the House the great work being done by the ...
Speech byLINDA LAVARCHSTATE MEMBER FOR KURWONGBAHHansard 4 March 1999ADOPTION OF CHILDREN (HAGUE CONVENTION ON INTERCOUNTRY ADOPTION) AMENDMENTBILLMrs LAVARCH (Kurwongbah—ALP) (4.18 p.m.): I rise to support the Bill. I believe that thebackground information ...
Speech byDr LESLEY CLARKMEMBER FOR BARRON RIVERHansard 27 October 1999LIQUOR OUTLETS, BARRON RIVER ELECTORATEDr CLARK (Barron River—ALP) (11.05 p.m.): The residents of the Barron River electoratejealously guard their quality of life. Members in this House ...
Speech byDr LESLEY CLARKMEMBER FOR BARRON RIVERHansard 9 November 1999APEC TECHNOMARTDr CLARK (Barron River—ALP) (6.40 p.m.): The community continues to express its lack of faithin the political process. The community is cynical and is disillusioned by the ...
Speech byDr LESLEY CLARKMEMBER FOR BARRON RIVERHansard 9 November 1999LAUNCH OF SIR BOBDr CLARK (Barron River—ALP) (7.20 p.m.) Last weekend, it was my pleasant duty to representthe Minister for Emergency Services, Merri Rose, at the commissioning and launch ...
Speech byDr LESLEY CLARKMEMBER FOR BARRON RIVERHansard 10 November 1999AUSTRALIAN TOURISM AWARDSDr CLARK (Barron River—ALP) (10.22 a.m.): "Simply the best"—no, it is not the Tina Turnersong. It is the far-north Queensland tourism industry as described by the ...
Speech byLINDA LAVARCHSTATE MEMBER FOR KURWONGBAHHansard 9 March 1999HEALTH PORTFOLIOMrs LAVARCH (Kurwongbah—ALP) (6.30 p.m.): I am pleased to support the amendmentmoved by the Minister for Health. If members opposite truly cared about the health of ...
Speech byDr LESLEY CLARKMEMBER FOR BARRON RIVERHansard 27 October 1999LIQUOR AMENDMENT BILLDr CLARK (Barron River—ALP) (9.21 p.m.): Tonight I wish to make a contribution to the debateon the Liquor Amendment Bill. We have now twice heard from the member for ...
Speech byMr M. ROWELLMEMBER FOR HINCHINBROOKHansard 26 November 1999PRIMARY INDUSTRY BODIES REFORM BILLMr ROWELL (Hinchinbrook—NPA) (11.29 a.m.): As a person who is involved in both the sugarindustry and the horticultural industries—Mr Mickel: Are you going ...
Speech byMr M. ROWELLMEMBER FOR HINCHINBROOKHansard 30 November 1999TARIFF EQUALISATIONMr ROWELL (Hinchinbrook—NPA) (12.09 p.m.): The tradition of guaranteed, uniform, low powerprices for Queensland householders is dead thanks to this Labor Minister for Mines ...
Speech byMr M. ROWELLMEMBER FOR HINCHINBROOKHansard 2 December 1999PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEEBackflow Prevention ProgramsMr ROWELL (Hinchinbrook—NPA) (10.26 a.m.): As stated in the chairman's foreword, theMinister for Public Works and Minister for Housing ...
Speech byMr M. ROWELLMEMBER FOR HINCHINBROOKHansard 7 December 1999FORESTRY AMENDMENT BILLMr ROWELL (Hinchinbrook—NPA) (10.46 p.m.): In following that two minute wonder, it is quiteinteresting for me to observe that Queensland is in no doubt about needing a ...
Speech byHon. M. FOLEYMEMBER FOR YERONGAHansard 3 March 1999CORRECTIVE SERVICES AND PENALTIES AND SENTENCES AMENDMENT BILLHon. M. J. FOLEY (Yeronga—ALP) (Attorney-General and Minister for Justice and Minister forThe Arts) (8.30 p.m.): This legislation ranks ...
Speech byMr M. ROWELLMEMBER FOR HINCHINBROOKHansard 8 December 1999ELECTRICITY AND GAS LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr ROWELL (Hinchinbrook—NPA) (2.39 p.m.): This Bill has two broad objectives. The first is toprevent the appointment of an Electricity Industry ...
Speech byHon. M. FOLEYMEMBER FOR YERONGAHansard 4 March 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTTask Force on Women and the Criminal Code Hon. M. J. FOLEY (Yeronga—ALP) (Attorney-General and Minister for Justice and Minister forThe Arts) (9.49 a.m.), by leave: Last ...
Speech byHon. M. FOLEYMEMBER FOR YERONGAHansard 4 March 1999HEINER DOCUMENTS Hon. M. J. FOLEY (Yeronga—ALP) (Attorney-General and Minister for Justice and Minister forThe Arts) (6.43 p.m.): If there is any evidence of child abuse it should be fully and ...
Speech byHon. M. FOLEYMEMBER FOR YERONGAHansard 9 March 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTArt Built InHon. M. J. FOLEY (Yeronga—ALP) (Attorney-General and Minister for Justice and Minister forThe Arts) (9.40 a.m.), by leave: Today the Premier will launch Art Built In, ...
Speech byMr M. ROWELLMEMBER FOR HINCHINBROOKHansard 15 September 1999SUGAR INDUSTRY BILLMr ROWELL (Hinchinbrook—NPA) (5.43 p.m.): The provisions contained in this Bill reflect in themain recommendations made by the Sugar Industry Review Working Party report, ...
Speech byMr M. ROWELLMEMBER FOR HINCHINBROOKHansard 15 September 1999BURNETT REGIONMr ROWELL (Hinchinbrook—NPA) (6.46 p.m.): I rise to lend my support to this motion, which initself shows the massive neglect of the Burnett region. For the benefit of members ...
Speech byMr M. ROWELLMEMBER FOR HINCHINBROOKHansard 17 September 19991999 STATE BUDGETMr ROWELL (Hinchinbrook—NPA) (12.57 p.m.): I rise to speak on the Appropriation Bills. Thisyear's Labor Budget very neatly sums up this Government. There is plenty of smoke ...
Speech byHon. M. FOLEYMEMBER FOR YERONGAHansard 3 March 1999CRIMINAL CODE (STALKING) AMENDMENT BILLHon. M. J. FOLEY (Yeronga—ALP) (Attorney-General and Minister for Justice and Minister forThe Arts) (4.45 p.m.): I move—"That the Bill be now read a second ...
Speech byMr M. ROWELLMEMBER FOR HINCHINBROOKHansard 8 December 1999WATER RESOURCES AMENDMENT BILLMr ROWELL (Hinchinbrook—NPA) (11.52 p.m.): Except for the east coast, Australia is a fairlydry continent for the most part. The strip of some 50 kilometres to 100 ...
Speech byMr M. ROWELLMEMBER FOR HINCHINBROOKHansard 10 November 1999UNIFORM ELECTRICITY PRICINGMr ROWELL (Hinchinbrook—NPA) (10.24 a.m.): It is interesting to see one Labor Ministersupporting what is on the Internet and another being very wobbly about it. ...
Speech byMr M. ROWELLMEMBER FOR HINCHINBROOKHansard 10 November 1999SUGAR INDUSTRY BILLMr ROWELL (Hinchinbrook—NPA) (3.17 p.m.): I think that, in every way possible, theOpposition—that is, the coalition parties—have tried to work through this Bill with the ...
Speech byMr M. ROWELLMEMBER FOR HINCHINBROOKHansard 10 November 1999LIQUOR AMENDMENT BILLMr ROWELL (Hinchinbrook—NPA) (10.50 p.m.): In joining the debate on the LiquorAmendment Bill, I have to say that Australia, in comparison with most other countries in the ...
Speech byMr M. ROWELLMEMBER FOR HINCHINBROOKHansard 11 November 1999PERSONAL EXPLANATIONElectricity ChargesMr ROWELL (Hinchinbrook—NPA) (10.03 a.m.), by leave: Yesterday, the Minister for Mines andEnergy claimed that I misled the House by referring to tabled ...
Speech byMr M. ROWELLMEMBER FOR HINCHINBROOKHansard 24 November 1999LIQUOR AMENDMENT BILLMr ROWELL (Hinchinbrook—NPA) (8.30 p.m.), continuing: On Anzac Day in Ingham acommemoration was held for a very significant event that occurred in 1942. During the Second ...
Speech byMr M. ROWELLMEMBER FOR HINCHINBROOKHansard 26 October 1999SUGAR INDUSTRY BILLMr ROWELL (Hinchinbrook—NPA) (2.35 p.m.), continuing: The sugar industry focuses oncommercial decisions. The Queensland industry is a robust industry made up of achievers. ...
Speech byMr M. ROWELLMEMBER FOR HINCHINBROOKHansard 26 October 1999CENSURE OF MINISTER FOR MINES AND ENERGYMr ROWELL (Hinchinbrook—NPA) (6.25 p.m.): The threat that the publicly-owned generatingassets in Queensland could be stranded like whales on a beach is ...
Speech byMr M. ROWELLMEMBER FOR HINCHINBROOKHansard 28 October 1999APPROPRIATION BILLEstimates Committee EReportMr ROWELL (Hinchinbrook—NPA) (11.30 a.m.): This is the first time the QueenslandGovernment has been in deficit since 1977. It is in deficit to the ...
Speech byMr M. ROWELLMEMBER FOR HINCHINBROOKHansard 28 October 1999MINISTER FOR MINES AND ENERGYMr ROWELL (Hinchinbrook—NPA) (6.01 p.m.): I move—"That this House notes the failure of the Minister for Mines and Energy to adequatelyfulfil his ministerial ...
Speech byMr M. ROWELLMEMBER FOR HINCHINBROOKHansard 8 December 1999MININGMr ROWELL (Hinchinbrook—NPA) (10.17 a.m.): Small miners in north Queensland, and in factthroughout the State, are struggling for survival and were not impressed by the refusal of the ...
Speech byHon. M. FOLEYMEMBER FOR YERONGAHansard 3 March 1999ATTORNEY-GENERAL BILLHon. M. J. FOLEY (Yeronga—ALP) (Attorney-General and Minister for Justice and Minister forThe Arts) (5.53 p.m.), in reply: I will deal firstly with the concerns raised by the ...
Speech byMr M. ROWELLMEMBER FOR HINCHINBROOKHansard 25 November 1999ANZAC DAY AMENDMENT BILLMr ROWELL (Hinchinbrook—NPA) (12.16 p.m.): I rise to support this Bill because I believe thatit is quite important. It really is about keeping the significance of ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 23 March 1999GAMING MACHINE AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLDr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (Leader of the Liberal Party) (12.27 p.m.): It is a pleasure to speak tothis Bill. Gaming is a sector for which I took ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 23 March 1999DRUG COURT TRIALDr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (Leader of the Liberal Party) (6.44 p.m.): There is not a person onany side of any House of any Parliament in Australia who is not deeply concerned about the ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 24 March 1999SUN METALS DISPUTE; GORDONSTONE MINE DISPUTEDr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (Leader of the Liberal Party) (6.10 p.m.): I rise to second the motion.No issue better sums up this can't do Premier than the ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 25 March 1999MOTOR ACCIDENT INSURANCE AMENDMENT BILLDr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (Leader of the Liberal Party) (4.27 p.m.): At the outset, I indicate thatthe Opposition supports the Bill. From my reading of the ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 25 March 1999REVENUE AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLDr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (Leader of the Liberal Party) (4.46 p.m.): In speaking to the Revenueand Other Legislation Amendment Bill, I indicate that the ...
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 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 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 22 July 1999AUSTRALIA ACTS (REQUEST) BILL Miss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (11.43 a.m.): I passionately believe in an independentAustralia, not tied to the shirt tails of foreign judges, foreign ...
Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 22 July 1999SOUTH BURNETT HEALTH SERVICESMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (7.12 p.m.): The future of health services in the SouthBurnett region is still under threat. It was all steam ahead to implement ...
Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 24 August 1999QUEENSLAND HEALTHMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (10.03 a.m.): This is an arrogant Labor Government. Itbelieves that it can spin doctor its way out of its secret plans to privatise ...
Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 17 September 19991999 STATE BUDGETMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (11.19 am): Lives will be lost under the Beattie LaborGovernment's breakneck plans to radically restructure the Queensland Health ...
Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 28 October 1999HOSPITALSMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (10.11 a.m.): This Government's Stalinist approach tohealth management is about putting patients last and threatening hospital staff with the ...
Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 28 October 1999APPROPRIATION BILLEstimates Committee EReportMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (11.41 a.m.): This Government is a secretive, StalinistGovernment in its approach to managing Queensland ...
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 10 November 1999SURGERY WAITING LISTSMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (10.20 a.m.): In the International Year of Older Persons,hundreds of elderly Queenslanders who are blind or in pain are unlikely to ...
Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 10 November 1999ELECTIVE SURGERY WAITING LISTSMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (5.59 p.m.): I move—"That this Parliament condemns the Minister for Health for her callous manipulation ofelective surgery ...
Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 12 November 1999HEALTH PRACTITIONER REGISTRATION BOARDS (ADMINISTRATION) BILLHEALTH PRACTITIONERS (PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS) BILLMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (2.42 p.m.): The issue of professional ...
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 24 August 1999QUEENSLAND HEALTHMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (5.58 p.m.): I move—"The Parliament calls on the Beattie Labor Government to disband the HealthDepartment's capital works task force ...
Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 26 August 1999HEALTH SERVICESMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (10.22 a.m.): This Labor Government has lied to thepeople about its secret plans to privatise Queensland's public hospitals and flog off ...
Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 26 August 1999HEALTH SERVICESMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (6 p.m.): I move—"That this Parliament censures the Government for its cover up in regards to its secretagenda to cut back and privatise ...
Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 15 September 1999HEALTH SYSTEMMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (10.24 a.m.): This Labor Government has a blueprint forHealth that is ripping the heart and soul out of the hospital system. The only ...
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 byHon. HENRY PALASZCZUKMEMBER FOR INALAHansard 21 July 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTCypress Pine Industry Hon. H. PALASZCZUK (Inala—ALP) (Minister for Primary Industries) (10.05 a.m.), by leave: ThisGovernment is committed to rural Queensland. That ...
Speech byHon. HENRY PALASZCZUKMEMBER FOR INALAHansard 21 July 1999SUGAR INDUSTRY BILLHon. H. PALASZCZUK (Inala—ALP) (Minister for Primary Industries) (12.22 p.m.): I move—"That the Bill be now read a second time."This is important legislation, as sugar ...
Speech byHon. HENRY PALASZCZUKMEMBER FOR INALAHansard 22 July 1999UNIVERSITY OF QUEENSLAND; GATTON COLLEGEHon. H. PALASZCZUK Inala—ALP) (Minister for Primary Industries) (6.19 p.m.): It gives megreat pleasure to rise to second the amendment moved by the ...
Speech byHon. HENRY PALASZCZUKMEMBER FOR INALAHansard 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 29 April 1999MEAT INDUSTRY AMENDMENT STANDARD (No. 1) 1999Disallowance of Statutory Instrument Hon. H. PALASZCZUK (Inala—ALP) (Minister for Primary Industries) (9.49 p.m.): I rise to speakagainst the ...
Speech byHon. HENRY PALASZCZUKMEMBER FOR INALAHansard 25 May 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTMiddle East Trade MissionHon. H. PALASZCZUK (Inala—ALP) (Minister for Primary Industries) (10.03 a.m.), by leave: Lastmonth I had the privilege of leading a trade mission to ...
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 25 May 1999PRIMARY INDUSTRIES LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLHon. H. PALASZCZUK (Inala—ALP) (Minister for Primary Industries) (3.24 p.m.): I move—"That the Bill be now read a second time."The objective of this ...
Speech byHon. HENRY PALASZCZUKMEMBER FOR INALAHansard 29 April 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTNewcastle Disease OutbreakHon. H. PALASZCZUK (Inala—ALP) (Minister for Primary Industries) (10.09 a.m.), by leave: Theoutbreak of virulent Newcastle disease in New South ...
Speech byHon. HENRY PALASZCZUKMEMBER FOR INALAHansard 29 April 1999PERFORMANCE OF MINISTERS Hon. H. PALASZCZUK (Inala—ALP) (Minister for Primary Industries) (6.50 p.m.): Unfortunately,the stunt that the Opposition is indulging in tonight can only be described ...
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 27 April 1999GOVERNMENT ELECTION PROMISESHon. H. PALASZCZUK (Inala—ALP) (Minister for Primary Industries) (6.50 p.m.): I rise to supportthe amendment to the motion. As the Minister for Primary Industries, ...
Speech byHon. HENRY PALASZCZUKMEMBER FOR INALAHansard 27 April 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTSpanner Crab Fisheries Management PlanHon. H. PALASZCZUK (Inala—ALP) (Minister for Primary Industries) (10.02 a.m.), by leave: Ihave become aware of concerns expressed by ...
Speech byHon. HENRY PALASZCZUKMEMBER FOR INALAHansard 25 March 1999CYPRESS INDUSTRY, WESTERN QUEENSLANDHon. H. PALASZCZUK (Inala—ALP) (Minister for Primary Industries) (6.13 p.m.): I move thefollowing amendment—"Delete all words after 'Parliament' and ...
Speech byJEFF KNUTHMEMBER FOR BURDEKINHansard 15 April 1999WORKCOVER QUEENSLAND AMENDMENT BILLMr KNUTH (Burdekin—IND) (2.38 p.m.): I studied the WorkCover Bill with enthusiasm, but all Ican conclude is that we will end up with the same financial bungle that ...
Speech byJEFF KNUTHMEMBER FOR BURDEKINHansard 28 April 1999TRANSPLANTATION AND ANATOMY AMENDMENT BILLMr KNUTH (Burdekin—IND) (8.37 p.m.): I agree with the member for Tablelands about the lackof enthusiasm of members in this Chamber about this Bill. I think ...
Speech byJEFF KNUTHMEMBER FOR BURDEKINHansard 25 May 1999WEAPONS AMENDMENT BILL Mr KNUTH (Burdekin—IND) (8.30 p.m.): In speaking to the Weapons Amendment Bill, I wouldlike to discuss a related area that has been totally ignored by State and Federal ...
Speech byJEFF KNUTHMEMBER FOR BURDEKINHansard 26 May 1999STOLEN GENERATION Mr KNUTH (Burdekin—IND) (3.22 p.m.): I agree with some of the views expressed by those onthe Government side of the Chamber, one of them being that a lot of Aboriginals are not really ...
Speech byJACK PAFFMEMBER FOR IPSWICH WESTHansard 9 December 1999INFORMATION PRIVACY BILLMr PAFF (Ipswich West—ONP) (10.09 a.m.): I move—"That the Bill be now read a second time."This Bill seeks to introduce information privacy laws in the Queensland public ...
Speech byJEFF KNUTHMEMBER FOR BURDEKINHansard 3 March 1999ADDRESS IN REPLYMr KNUTH (Burdekin—IND) (12.47 p.m.): I would like to raise concerns plaguing the sugarindustry. I am glad to see that the Minister for Primary Industries is in the Chamber. The world ...
Speech byJEFF KNUTHMEMBER FOR BURDEKINHansard 10 March 1999CORRECTIVE SERVICES AND PENALTIES AND SENTENCES AMENDMENT BILLMr KNUTH (Burdekin—IND) (8.51 p.m.): Quite often we sit in this House and debate Bills that willhave far-reaching effects on the people of ...
Speech byJEFF KNUTHMEMBER FOR BURDEKINHansard 23 March 1999GAMING MACHINE AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr KNUTH (Burdekin—IND) (5.20 p.m.): I ask honourable members to imagine that theGovernment passed legislation that dropped the blood alcohol limit ...
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 27 May 1999RECREATIONAL FACILITIES FOR RURAL YOUTHMr KNUTH (Burdekin—IND) (7.22 p.m.): Tonight I would like to outline the differences betweenfacilities and activities available to youth in south-east Queensland ...
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 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 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 25 March 1999RAINWATER TANKSMr KNUTH (Burdekin—IND) (5.53 p.m.): I congratulate the member for Nicklin for his speech onthe importance of rainwater tanks in our society. To be honest, I was writing a speech on the ...
Speech byJEFF KNUTHMEMBER FOR BURDEKINHansard 13 April 1999EXPLOSIVES BILLMr KNUTH (Burdekin—IND) (3.48 p.m.): I rise to speak on the Explosives Bill. I was a littleconcerned about clause 135(1) but the member for Charters Towers has assured me that he is ...
Speech byJEFF KNUTHMEMBER FOR BURDEKINHansard 13 April 1999INDEPENDENT GROCERY RETAILERSMr KNUTH (Burdekin—IND) (7.25 p.m.): I would like to speak about the plight of independentgrocery retailers who face difficulties not only in Queensland but throughout the ...
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 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 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 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 byMrs J. SHELDONMEMBER FOR CALOUNDRAHansard 14 April 1999QUEENSLAND AMBULANCE SERVICEMrs SHELDON (Caloundra—LP) (10.09 a.m.): I wish to speak on an issue of concern thataffects all Queenslanders, and particularly a constituent of mine, Mr Craig Ebert. ...
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 15 April 1999UNIVERSITY OF THE SUNSHINE COASTMrs SHELDON (Caloundra—LP) (10.28 a.m.): I wish to speak about the official opening of theSunshine Coast University last Tuesday night. It was a great night not ...
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 ...
Speech byMrs J. SHELDONMEMBER FOR CALOUNDRAHansard 28 April 1999DOLPHINSMrs SHELDON (Caloundra—LP) (10.17 a.m.): I rise on an issue of grave concern toenvironmentalists, to dolphin lovers in general, and to those people who are very concerned about ...
Speech byMrs J. SHELDONMEMBER FOR CALOUNDRAHansard 29 April 1999MOTOR ACCIDENT INSURANCE AMENDMENT REGULATION (No. 2) 1999Disallowance of Statutory InstrumentMrs SHELDON (Caloundra—LP) (5.02 p.m.): I rise to support what the member for Moggill saidin relation ...
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 9 June 1999COMBINED CHURCHES KOSOVO APPEALMrs SHELDON (Caloundra—LP) (10.28 a.m. I know that we are all deeply concerned about theplight of the Kosovo refugees, particularly as it relates to defenceless ...
Speech byMrs J. SHELDONMEMBER FOR CALOUNDRAHansard 9 June 1999MS J. HUGGINS; MS E. SCOTTMrs SHELDON (Caloundra—LP) (11.09 p.m.): On Saturday, 29 May, in an article in the Courier-Mail headed "Day of reckoning for cabbie", Tony Koch highlighted the disgraceful ...
Speech byMrs J. SHELDONMEMBER FOR CALOUNDRAHansard 10 June 1999TRANSPORT INFRASTRUCTUREMrs SHELDON (Caloundra—LP) (6.08 p.m.): It gives me great pleasure to second the motionmoved by the member for Gregory. Unfortunately, since Labor became the Government in ...
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 26 May 1999SPANNER CRABS; FISHERIES REGULATIONSMrs SHELDON (Caloundra—LP) (10.20 a.m.): The issue of quotas for spanner crab fishers is aconcern in a number of electorates. There is a long history to this ...
Speech byJULIE ATTWOODMEMBER FOR MOUNT OMMANEYHansard 8 June 1999CHILD SAFETYMrs ATTWOOD (Mount Ommaney—ALP) (12.03 a.m.): Honourable members of this Housewould all agree that to keep children safe from harm is a challenge faced by parents, teachers ...
Speech byJULIE ATTWOODMEMBER FOR MOUNT OMMANEYHansard 9 June 1999INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS BILLMrs ATTWOOD (Mount Ommaney—ALP) (5.05 p.m.): This Bill is about fairness and flexibility.The Beattie Labor Government wants to see genuine workplace reform balanced ...
Speech byJULIE ATTWOODMEMBER FOR MOUNT OMMANEYHansard 21 July 1999SMALL BUSINESSMrs ATTWOOD (Mount Ommaney—ALP) (11.23 p.m.): Honourable members would have allheard of instances of small businesses in their area going bust. This is happening all too ...
Speech byJULIE ATTWOODMEMBER FOR MOUNT OMMANEYHansard 25 May 1999WEAPONS AMENDMENT BILLMrs ATTWOOD (Mount Ommaney—ALP) (8.47 p.m.): The amendments to the Weapons Act1990 proposed by Mr Feldman in this Bill would have the result of seriously eroding the ...
Speech byJULIE ATTWOODMEMBER FOR MOUNT OMMANEYHansard 27 May 1999MIDDLE PARK STATE SCHOOLMrs ATTWOOD (Mount Ommaney—ALP) (7.09 p.m.): The education needs of my electorateare vast. There is always a long list of priorities of capital works and maintenance ...
Speech byJULIE ATTWOODMEMBER FOR MOUNT OMMANEYHansard 24 March 1999EDUCATIONMrs ATTWOOD (Mount Ommaney—ALP) (11.24 p.m.): Today I welcomed the students fromthe Corinda State School Year 7 classes to Parliament House. I have visited the school a number ...
Speech byJULIE ATTWOODMEMBER FOR MOUNT OMMANEYHansard 25 March 1999CORRECTIVE SERVICES LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMrs ATTWOOD (Mount Ommaney—ALP) (12.05 p.m.): I congratulate the Minister for Policeand Corrective Services, the Honourable Tom Barton, for this ...
Speech byJULIE ATTWOODMEMBER FOR MOUNT OMMANEYHansard 14 April 1999WORKCOVER QUEENSLAND AMENDMENT BILL Mrs ATTWOOD (Mount Ommaney—ALP) (4.45 p.m.): It is great to see this Government comeup with a workers compensation reform that is fair to workers and ...
Speech byJULIE ATTWOODMEMBER FOR MOUNT OMMANEYHansard 14 April 1999VIETNAMESE COMMUNITYMrs ATTWOOD (Mount Ommaney—ALP) (11.03 p.m.): Representing the Premier, theHonourable Peter Beattie, MLA, at a presentation to Vietnamese students on Easter Saturday, I ...
Speech byJULIE ATTWOODMEMBER FOR MOUNT OMMANEYHansard 27 April 1999ANZAC DAYMrs ATTWOOD (Mount Ommaney—ALP) (10.20 a.m.): I wish to inform the House of thehonour with which schoolchildren in the Mount Ommaney electorate regard the returned servicemenand ...
Speech byHon. JUDY SPENCEMEMBER FOR MOUNT GRAVATTHansard 10 December 1999PARLIAMENTARY AMNESTY GROUPHuman Rights Violations, East TimorHon. J. C. SPENCE (Mount Gravatt— ALP) (Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait IslanderPolicy and Minister for Women's ...
Speech byJULIE ATTWOODMEMBER FOR MOUNT OMMANEYHansard 10 March 1999JINDALEE STATE SCHOOL FIREMrs ATTWOOD (Mount Ommaney—ALP) (10.14 a.m.): At 3 o'clock in the morning the peacewas interrupted by the pressing sound of a fire siren. So close to home, it was ...
Speech byJULIE ATTWOODMEMBER FOR MOUNT OMMANEYHansard 10 March 1999CHILD PROTECTION BILLMrs ATTWOOD (Mount Ommaney—ALP) (4.33 p.m.): I rise to speak in support of the ChildProtection Bill 1998, which will replace in its entirety the outdated and limited ...
Speech byJULIE ATTWOODMEMBER FOR MOUNT OMMANEYHansard 11 March 1999PRISONER REHABILITATIONMrs ATTWOOD (Mount Ommaney—ALP) (10.20 a.m.): Part of my role as member for thepeople of Mount Ommaney is to put their views to authorities about Government ...
Speech byJULIE ATTWOODMEMBER FOR MOUNT OMMANEYHansard 22 July 1999ASPERGER'S SYNDROME SUPPORT NETWORKMrs ATTWOOD (Mount Ommaney—ALP) (7.06 p.m.): I rise to bring to the attention ofhonourable members the efforts of the community in making the public aware of ...
Speech byJULIE ATTWOODMEMBER FOR MOUNT OMMANEYHansard 17 August 1999WORLD WAR II VETERANSMrs ATTWOOD (Mount Ommaney—ALP) (2.20 a.m.): Last Sunday I had the privilege ofattending the anniversary celebrations of the Allied victory in the Pacific. The 54th ...
Speech byJULIE ATTWOODMEMBER FOR MOUNT OMMANEYHansard 18 August 1999OLYMPIC GAMES WORK FORCEMrs ATTWOOD (Mount Ommaney—ALP) (11.04 p.m.): Considering the still high rate ofunemployment in Australia and the number of unemployed in my own electorate of Mount ...
Speech byJULIE ATTWOODMEMBER FOR MOUNT OMMANEYHansard 25 March 1999FIRE SERVICE TRAININGMrs ATTWOOD (Mount Ommaney—ALP) (7.17 p.m.): I commend the fire service officers andthe Queensland Ambulance Service officers for the great work they do in our community. ...
Speech byJULIE ATTWOODMEMBER FOR MOUNT OMMANEYHansard 13 April 1999CRIMINAL CODE (STALKING) AMENDMENT BILLMrs ATTWOOD (Mount Ommaney—ALP) (5.32 p.m.): The Criminal Code (Stalking)Amendment Bill has been preceded by wide consultation with the community, ...
Speech byJULIE ATTWOODMEMBER FOR MOUNT OMMANEYHansard 14 April 1999SMALL BUSINESS Mrs ATTWOOD (Mount Ommaney—ALP) (10.19 a.m.): On being elected as the member forMount Ommaney, I became the patron of the Centenary Chamber of Commerce. Chambers ofcommerce ...
Speech byJULIE ATTWOODMEMBER FOR MOUNT OMMANEYHansard 25 May 1999THE VIETNAMESE COMMUNITYMrs ATTWOOD (Mount Ommaney—ALP) (11.21 p.m.): On 2 May I attended the inauguration ceremony ofthe Vietnamese Buddhist Temple at Durack. That morning, over 1,000 people ...
Speech byJULIE ATTWOODMEMBER FOR MOUNT OMMANEYHansard 25 May 1999POVERTYMrs ATTWOOD (Mount Ommaney—ALP) (10.19 a.m.): A visit by representatives of the SocialAction Office and Benarrawa, a concerned group of individuals who strive to improve the quality of ...
Speech byJULIE ATTWOODMEMBER FOR MOUNT OMMANEYHansard 24 March 1999AMBULANCE SERVICEMrs ATTWOOD (Mount Ommaney—ALP) (10.21 a.m.): Last Friday I visited the OxleyAmbulance Station to listen to the concerns of staff and witness first-hand their operational ...
Speech byKEN TURNERMEMBER FOR THURINGOWAHansard 28 April 1999TRANSPLANTATION AND ANATOMY AMENDMENT BILLMr TURNER (Thuringowa—IND) (9.10 p.m.), in reply: Since delivering my maiden speech in thisHouse I have sent to people, on request, in excess of 1,000 ...
Speech byKEN TURNERMEMBER FOR THURINGOWAHansard 27 May 1999STATE ELECTORAL BOUNDARIES REDISTRIBUTIONMr TURNER (Thuringowa—IND) (7.07 p.m.): The Electoral Commission is presently redistributingthe State electoral boundaries. The commission is working to the ...
Speech byKEN TURNERMEMBER FOR THURINGOWAHansard 9 June 1999WEAPONS AMENDMENT BILLMr TURNER (Thuringowa—IND) (8.30 p.m.): Members of this House have stated that it is agreat pleasure to rise to speak to the firearms issue. I find this difficult to understand. ...
Speech byKEN TURNERMEMBER FOR THURINGOWAHansard 22 July 1999PRIMARY INDUSTRY REGULATIONSMr TURNER (Thuringowa—IND) (7.24 p.m.): I am very concerned about proposed newregulations that may be placed on growers throughout Queensland and the rest of Australia. ...