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Speech byHon. HENRY PALASZCZUKMEMBER FOR INALAHansard 19 November 1998PRIMARY INDUSTRIES LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Hon. H. PALASZCZUK (Inala—ALP) (Minister for Primary Industries) (5.15 p.m.), in reply: Icommend the Primary Industries Legislation Amendment ...

Speech byHon. HENRY PALASZCZUKMEMBER FOR INALAHansard 19 November 1998TARIFF PROTECTION, SUGAR INDUSTRY Hon. H. PALASZCZUK (Inala—ALP) (Minister for Primary Industries) (6.10 p.m.): I move thefollowing amendment to the motion of the honourable member for ...

Speech byHOWARD HOBBSMEMBER FOR WARREGOHansard 30 July 1998MOTION OF CONFIDENCE Mr HOBBS (Warrego—NPA) (9.19 p.m.): The Beattie Government is looking for a vote ofconfidence. Before any such decision is made, all honourable members need to examine the ...

Speech byHOWARD HOBBSMEMBER FOR WARREGOHansard 5 August 1998SPORTING SHOOTERS Mr HOBBS (Warrego—NPA) (6.11 p.m.): It is my pleasure to second the motion moved by themember for Keppel. I ask the Government to get on with the job that we started, that is, to ...

Speech byHOWARD HOBBSMEMBER FOR WARREGOHansard 6 August 1998MITCHELL COURTHOUSE Mr HOBBS (Warrego—NPA) (7.21 p.m.): It is with regret that I rise to advise the House that theLabor Government is back to cutting services in the bush. I thought that the ...

Speech byHOWARD HOBBSMEMBER FOR WARREGOHansard 25 & 26 August 1998NATIVE TITLE (QUEENSLAND) STATE PROVISIONS BILLMr HOBBS (Warrego—NPA) (5.46 p.m.): It is a pleasure to speak on the Native Title(Queensland) State Provisions Bill. I have been involved with ...

Speech byHOWARD HOBBSMEMBER FOR WARREGOHansard 26 August 1998INTEGRATED PLANNING AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr HOBBS (Warrego—NPA) (2.30 p.m.): The Integrated Planning Act was enacted last yearand changed the way planning and development is ...

Speech byHOWARD HOBBSMEMBER FOR WARREGOHansard 26 August 1998WORKPLACE RELATIONS AMENDMENT BILLMr HOBBS (Warrego—NPA) (4.53 p.m.): Labor's Workplace Relations Amendment Bill will turnback the clock on industrial relations in Queensland for no valid reason. ...

Speech byHOWARD HOBBSMEMBER FOR WARREGOHansard 27 August 1998WHARPS PASTORAL HOLDING; MAHOGANY GLIDER HABITATMr HOBBS (Warrego—NPA) (2.15 a.m.): I refer to Minister Welford's ill-informed accusation ofinterference by me and other former Ministers in the ...

Speech byHOWARD HOBBSMEMBER FOR WARREGOHansard 18 September 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILLAPPROPRIATION BILLMr HOBBS (Warrego—NPA) (11.32 a.m.): This Budget is the coalition's Budget which has beencut and pasted and refashioned to fit Labor's agenda. ...

Speech byHOWARD HOBBSMEMBER FOR WARREGOHansard 22 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee GReportMr HOBBS (Warrego—NPA) (4.55 p.m.): Firstly, I want to say that the committee worked ...

Speech byHOWARD HOBBSMEMBER FOR WARREGOHansard 10 November 1998NATIVE TITLE (QUEENSLAND) STATE PROVISIONS AMENDMENT BILL (No. 2)Mr HOBBS (Warrego—NPA) (8.54 p.m.): Earlier in this debate we heard the member forArcherfield speaking about dignity and economic ...

Speech byHOWARD HOBBSMEMBER FOR WARREGOHansard 12 November 1998DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES, REGIONAL BOUNDARIESMr HOBBS (Warrego—NPA) (7.26 p.m.): I rise to speak about the cutback in Governmentservices occurring in western Queensland. The Department of ...

Speech byMrs J. SHELDONMEMBER FOR CALOUNDRAHansard 26 August 1998SCHOOL-BASED MANAGEMENTMrs SHELDON (Caloundra—LP) (6.10 p.m.): I rise to second the motion moved by thehonourable member for Merrimac. It certainly has not taken long for this Government to show ...

Speech byMrs J. SHELDONMEMBER FOR CALOUNDRAHansard 27 August 1998WORKPLACE RELATIONS AMENDMENT BILLMrs SHELDON (Caloundra—LP) (5.26 p.m.): The changes to Queensland's workplace lawsproposed by the Government are very far reaching. They are designed to ...

Speech byMrs J. SHELDONMEMBER FOR CALOUNDRAHansard 15 September 1998SUNCORP/METWAY/QIDC MERGERMrs SHELDON (Caloundra—LP) (11.30 a.m.): As a Courier-Mail headline of Saturday, 5September stated, the announcement by the Labor Government, namely Treasurer David ...

Speech byMrs J. SHELDONMEMBER FOR CALOUNDRAHansard 10 November 1998PRIVATISATION OF TABMrs SHELDON (Caloundra—LP) (6.09 p.m.): I have much pleasure in seconding the motionmoved by the member for Toowoomba North, who, in common with me, has a significant ...

Speech byMrs J. SHELDONMEMBER FOR CALOUNDRAHansard 12 November 1998LANDSBOROUGH POLICE STATIONMrs SHELDON (Caloundra—LP) (10.21 a.m.): The future of the Landsborough Police Station isof great and growing concern to the people of Landsborough and surrounding ...

Speech byMrs J. SHELDONMEMBER FOR CALOUNDRAHansard 12 November 1998HEALTH AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMrs SHELDON (Caloundra—LP) (5.24 p.m.): I rise to support the Opposition's spokespersonand to oppose the Health and Other Legislation Amendment Bill. ...

Speech byMrs J. SHELDONMEMBER FOR CALOUNDRAHansard 18 November 1998BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY (PORTABLE LONG SERVICE LEAVE) AMENDMENTBILL Mrs SHELDON (Caloundra—LP) (5.13 p.m.): This amendment Bill, sponsored by the Ministerfor Employment, Training ...

Speech byMrs J. SHELDONMEMBER FOR CALOUNDRAHansard 18 November 1998UNIVERSITY OF THE SUNSHINE COAST BILL Mrs SHELDON (Caloundra—LP) (10.57 p.m.): When the Minister for Education introduced theUniversity of the Sunshine Coast Bill into the House last week, I ...

Speech byMrs J. SHELDONMEMBER FOR CALOUNDRAHansard 19 November 1998TREASURY DEPARTMENTMrs SHELDON (Caloundra—LP) (8.33 p.m.): It is with considerable concern that I have learnedthat this Labor Government intends to interfere with the operation of one of the ...

Speech byMr J. HEGARTYMEMBER FOR REDLANDSHansard 30 July 1998MOTION OF CONFIDENCEMr HEGARTY (Redlands—NPA) ( 1 a.m.): Mr Speaker, in rising tonight I would firstly like to takethis opportunity to congratulate you on your appointment to the high office of ...

Speech byMr J. HEGARTYMEMBER FOR REDLANDSHansard 4 August 1998WORKERS COMPENSATIONMr HEGARTY (Redlands—NPA) (6.20 p.m.): The fact that the Workers Compensation Fund is ina far healthier position now than it was when the coalition assumed office in February ...

Speech byMr J. HEGARTYMEMBER FOR REDLANDSHansard 6 August 1998EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIESMr HEGARTY (Redlands—NPA) (7.07 p.m.): It has been brought to my attention that theFederal Government may not be doing all that is possible to encourage employment ...

Speech byMr J. HEGARTYMEMBER FOR REDLANDSHansard 27 August 1998WORKPLACE RELATIONS AMENDMENT BILLMr HEGARTY (Redlands—NPA) (9.10 p.m.): In speaking on the Workplace RelationsAmendment Bill it is important to recognise the job creation record of the former ...

Speech byMr J. HEGARTYMEMBER FOR REDLANDSHansard 17 September 1998MINISTER FOR EMERGENCY SERVICESMr HEGARTY (Redlands—NPA) (6.10 p.m.): I have pleasure in rising tonight to second thismotion. I support the motion because I am committed to ensuring the ...

Speech byMr J. HEGARTYMEMBER FOR REDLANDSHansard 20 October 1998BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY (PORTABLE LONG SERVICE LEAVE) AMENDMENTBILLMr HEGARTY (Redlands—NPA) (3.47 p.m.): I rise to speak against the portable long serviceleave amendment Bill, which ...

Speech byMr J. HEGARTYMEMBER FOR REDLANDSHansard 21 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee BReportMr HEGARTY (Redlands—NPA) (4.28 p.m.): I was not a member of the Estimates committee,but ...

Speech byMr J. HEGARTYMEMBER FOR REDLANDSHansard 22 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee FReportMr HEGARTY (Redlands—NPA) (3.53 p.m.): Although I did not take part in EstimatesCommittee ...

Speech byMr J. HEGARTYMEMBER FOR REDLANDSHansard 22 October 1998INTERNATIONAL GARDEN FESTIVALMr HEGARTY (Redlands—NPA) (7.05 p.m.): The Nursery Industry Association ofAustralia—NIAA—is left surprised and confused by the Beattie Labor Government's decision not ...

Speech byMr J. HEGARTYMEMBER FOR REDLANDSHansard 12 November 1998EMERGENCY SERVICES LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr HEGARTY (Redlands—NPA) (3 p.m.): I rise to speak against the Bill, because I have noconfidence in the Government's stated motives for the changes ...

Speech byMr J. HEGARTYMEMBER FOR REDLANDSHansard 17 November 1998GAMBLING STATISTICS, REDLAND BAYMr HEGARTY (Redlands—NPA) (10.25 a.m.): Last Tuesday's Courier-Mail splash lead story onthe State's gambling statistics has the residents of Redland Bay in my ...

Speech byMr J. HEGARTYMEMBER FOR REDLANDSHansard 17 November 1998CHILD PROTECTION LEGISLATIONMr HEGARTY (Redlands—NPA) (11.49 a.m.): I acknowledge the presence in the gallery of mymother, who is here today to celebrate her birthday with me. On 10 November the ...

Speech byMr J. HEGARTYMEMBER FOR REDLANDSHansard 19 November 1998PERSONAL EXPLANATIONKimberley CollegeMr HEGARTY (Redlands—NPA) (10.10 a.m.), by leave: Yesterday, in response to a questionfrom the member for Merrimac, the Education Minister selectively quoted ...

Speech byMrs J. GAMINMEMBER FOR BURLEIGHHansard 21 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee BReportMrs GAMIN (Burleigh—NPA) (4.18 p.m.): In joining this debate on the report of ...

Speech byMrs J. GAMINMEMBER FOR BURLEIGHHansard 22 October 1998PRIVATISATION OF TABMrs GAMIN (Burleigh—NPA) (6.39 p.m.): This Parliament has a responsibility to do all it can toprotect Queensland's very proud racing industry. That is why I support tonight's ...

Speech byMrs J. GAMINMEMBER FOR BURLEIGHHansard 12 November 1998HEALTH AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMrs GAMIN (Burleigh—NPA) (5.10 p.m.): In rising to speak to the Health and Other LegislationAmendment Bill 1998, I have to say that the basis of the ...

Speech byMrs J. GAMINMEMBER FOR BURLEIGHHansard 18 November 1998PERSONAL EXPLANATIONComments by Member for NicklinMrs GAMIN (Burleigh—NPA) (10.09 a.m.): I rise to make a personal explanation. Yesterday, themember for Nicklin made an adverse reference to me in ...

Speech byHon. JUDY SPENCEMEMBER FOR MOUNT GRAVATTHansard 4 August 1998KESSELS ROADHon. J. C. SPENCE (Mount Gravatt— ALP) (Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait IslanderPolicy and Minister for Women's Policy and Minister for Fair Trading) (7.25 p.m.): I ...

Speech byHon. JUDY SPENCEMEMBER FOR MOUNT GRAVATTHansard 5 August 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTAboriginal Councils and Island Councils; Auditor-General's Reports Hon. J. C. SPENCE (Mount Gravatt— ALP) (Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait IslanderPolicy and ...

Speech byHon. JUDY SPENCEMEMBER FOR MOUNT GRAVATTHansard 5 August 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTBrisbane Exhibition Show BagsHon. J. C. SPENCE (Mount Gravatt— ALP) (Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait IslanderPolicy and Minister for Women's Policy and ...

Speech byHon. JUDY SPENCEMEMBER FOR MOUNT GRAVATTHansard 25 August 1998NATIVE TITLE (QUEENSLAND) STATE PROVISIONS BILLHon. J. C. SPENCE (Mount Gravatt— ALP) (Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait IslanderPolicy and Minister for Women's Policy and Minister ...

Speech byHon. JUDY SPENCEMEMBER FOR MOUNT GRAVATTHansard 26 August 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTWomen's Infolink; Internet AccessHon. J. C. SPENCE (Mount Gravatt— ALP) (Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait IslanderPolicy and Minister for Women's Policy and ...

Speech byHon. JUDY SPENCEMEMBER FOR MOUNT GRAVATTHansard 27 August 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTBuilding Services AuthorityHon. J. C. SPENCE (Mount Gravatt— ALP) (Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait IslanderPolicy and Minister for Women's Policy and ...

Speech byJOHN MICKELMEMBER FOR LOGANHansard 6 August 1998JIANG BEI NEW TOWN DESIGN COMPETITIONMr MICKEL (Logan—ALP) (7.09 p.m.): Tonight I want to congratulate the Queensland firm,Consortia Australia, and the Asia Pacific Design Group (Chongqing) Pty Ltd on ...

Speech byJOHN MICKELMEMBER FOR LOGANHansard 16 September 1998CENSURE OF MINISTER FOR HEALTHMr MICKEL (Logan—ALP) (6.49 p.m.): The one difference between the electorate of Burnettand the electorate of Bundaberg is that Bundaberg has an outstanding member. I ...

Speech byJOHN MICKELMEMBER FOR LOGANHansard 17 September 1998INDUSTRY POLICYMr MICKEL (Logan—ALP) (10.38 p.m.): Part of any Government's jobs, jobs, jobs strategy hasto be the development of a comprehensive integrated industry policy. The Beattie Government ...

Speech byJOHN MICKELMEMBER FOR LOGANHansard 20 October 1998AUTOMATIC TELLER MACHINESMr MICKEL (Logan—ALP) (7.18 p.m.): Several weeks ago, I raised the issue of access toautomatic teller machines in my electorate. Briefly, for the benefit of honourable ...

Speech byJOHN MICKELMEMBER FOR LOGANHansard 21 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee AReport No. 1Mr MICKEL (Logan—ALP) (11.31 a.m.): I will address a number of aspects of the ...

Speech byJOHN MICKELMEMBER FOR LOGANHansard 21 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee AReport No. 2Mr MICKEL (Logan—ALP) (12.30 p.m.): I particularly want to commend the Premier on ...

Speech byJOHN MICKELMEMBER FOR LOGANHansard 22 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee EReport No. 1Mr MICKEL (Logan—ALP) (2.47 p.m.): I will say one thing about the member forMaroochydore: ...

Speech byJOHN MICKELMEMBER FOR LOGANHansard 22 October 1998BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY (PORTABLE LONG SERVICE LEAVE) AMENDMENTBILLMr MICKEL (Logan—ALP) (5.29 p.m.): The Building and Construction Industry (Portable LongService Leave) Amendment Bill 1998 ...

Speech byJOHN MICKELMEMBER FOR LOGANHansard 11 November 1998AUSTRALIAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION; DR M. SCOTT-YOUNGMr MICKEL (Logan—ALP) (11.40 a.m.): I rise to speak in this Matters of Public Interest debatein relation to the attack on our public health system. ...

JOHN KINGSTONMEMBER FOR MARYBOROUGHHansard 16 September 1998CENSURE OF MINISTER FOR HEALTHDr KINGSTON (Maryborough—ONP) (6.35 p.m.): This morning the Minister for Health said thatthe people of Maryborough wanted a second-rate hospital rather than the ...

JOHN KINGSTONMEMBER FOR MARYBOROUGHHansard 20 October 1998WATER STORAGE, IRVINEBANK; ELECTRICITY INDUSTRYDr KINGSTON (Maryborough—ONP) (6.44 p.m.): I wish to question the current methods ofprioritising energy projects. I hope I can assume that currently those ...

JOHN KINGSTONMEMBER FOR MARYBOROUGHHansard 22 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee FReport No. 1Dr KINGSTON (Maryborough—ONP) (3.22 p.m.): Firstly, I thank the member for Nudgee for ...

JOHN KINGSTONMEMBER FOR MARYBOROUGHHansard 11 November 1998NATIONAL COMPETITION POLICYDr KINGSTON (Maryborough—ONP) (6.07 p.m.): I move—"That, given the fact that the National Competition Policy is the domestic extension ofthe economic rationalism, and the ...

Speech byJOHN MICKELMEMBER FOR LOGANHansard 4 August 1998ADDRESS IN REPLYMr MICKEL (Logan—ALP) (4.22 p.m.): It is an honour and a privilege to speak on behalf of thepeople of Logan. Madam Deputy Speaker, I ask you to pass on my congratulations to the Speaker ...

Speech byJOHN MICKELMEMBER FOR LOGANHansard 5 August 1998AUTOMATIC TELLER MACHINESMr MICKEL (Logan—ALP) (7.17 p.m.): Tonight I want to raise the plight of people inwheelchairs trying to access automatic teller machines. We have heard a lot in this House about ...

Speech byHon. JUDY SPENCEMEMBER FOR MOUNT GRAVATTHansard 27 August 1998BILLS OF SALE AND OTHER SECURITIES AMENDMENT BILLHon. J. C. SPENCE (Mount Gravatt— ALP) (Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait IslanderPolicy and Minister for Women's Policy and ...

Speech byHon. JUDY SPENCEMEMBER FOR MOUNT GRAVATTHansard 27 August 1998FORDE INQUIRY; MR H. HEILPERNHon. J. C. SPENCE (Mount Gravatt— ALP) (Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait IslanderPolicy and Minister for Women's Policy and Minister for Fair Trading) ...

Speech byHon. JUDY SPENCEMEMBER FOR MOUNT GRAVATTHansard 17 September 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTRetirement VillagesHon. J. C. SPENCE (Mount Gravatt—ALP) (Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait IslanderPolicy and Minister for Women's Policy and Minister for ...

Speech byHon. JUDY SPENCEMEMBER FOR MOUNT GRAVATTHansard 18 September 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTAboriginal Reconciliation StrategyHon. J. C. SPENCE (Mount Gravatt— ALP) (Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait IslanderPolicy and Minister for Women's Policy ...

Speech byJOHN MICKELMEMBER FOR LOGANHansard 12 November 1998VIETNAMESE COMMUNITYMr MICKEL (Logan—ALP) (10.27 a.m.): On the evening of Thursday, 15 October, a number ofmembers on this side of the House and I had the pleasure of attending Refugee Week at ...

Speech byJOHN MICKELMEMBER FOR LOGANHansard 12 November 1998LOGAN HOSPITAL AUXILIARYMr MICKEL (Logan—ALP) (7.16 p.m.): Tonight I would like to bring to the attention of theHouse a very, very positive story from the great City of Logan and, in particular, I ...

Speech byPHIL REEVESMEMBER FOR MANSFIELDHansard 19 November 1998DEVELOPING HOUSING ESTATES Mr REEVES (Mansfield—ALP) (8.45 p.m.): I wish to speak about how developers establishhousing estates with no concerns other than to quickly sell the blocks in any way ...

Speech byMr. R. CONNORMEMBER FOR NERANGHansard 30 July 1998MOTION OF CONFIDENCEMr CONNOR (Nerang—LP) (7.30 p.m.): Mr Speaker, I congratulate you on your elevation to thathigh office. I am sure you will do a very good job. In debating this motion of confidence ...

Speech byMr. R. CONNORMEMBER FOR NERANGHansard 5 August 1998ADDRESS IN REPLYMr CONNOR (Nerang—LP) (12.49 p.m.): My speech will be in two parts. The first part relates towhat I believe is the worst case of maladministration and incompetence that I have seen in ...

Speech byMr. R. CONNORMEMBER FOR NERANGHansard 26 August 1998REVOCATION OF STATE FOREST AREASMr CONNOR (Nerang—LP) (2.53 p.m.): It gives me a great deal of satisfaction to support thismotion, because my first involvement with this matter goes back about two ...

Speech byMr. R. CONNORMEMBER FOR NERANGHansard 27 August 1998WORKPLACE RELATIONS AMENDMENT BILLMr CONNOR (Nerang—LP) (9.41 p.m.): I rise to speak to the Workplace Relations AmendmentBill 1998, but I wish particularly to speak generally about economic reform, ...

Speech byMr. R. CONNORMEMBER FOR NERANGHansard 16 September 1998TRANSPORT LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr CONNOR (Nerang—LP) (12 p.m.): I wish to raise an issue in relation to safety on a road inmy electorate. This road has been described as a killer road, both ...

Speech byMr. R. CONNORMEMBER FOR NERANGHansard 17 September 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILLAPPROPRIATION BILLMr CONNOR (Nerang—LP) (5.13 p.m.): I rise to speak, firstly, about the postponement of thefurther concessions on stamp duty for refinancing, the ...

Speech byMr. R. CONNORMEMBER FOR NERANGHansard 20 October 1998CJC INVESTIGATION INTO ALLEGATIONS OF MISCONDUCT BY MEMBER FOR NERANGMr CONNOR (Nerang—LP) (12.10 p.m.): I rise to inform this House that the CJC has finallyconducted its investigation concerning ...

Speech byMr. R. CONNORMEMBER FOR NERANGHansard 10 November 1998PERSONAL EXPLANATIONNerang-Broadbeach RoadMr CONNOR (Nerang—LP) (10.14 a.m.), by leave: The Minister for Main Roads falsely allegedthat I made promises to my electorate about Nielsens Road. The ...

Speech byHon. RAY HOLLISMEMBER FOR REDCLIFFEHansard 28 July 1998ELECTION OF SPEAKERMr SPEAKER: Honourable members, it is indeed a great honour to be elected by my fellowparliamentarians to the office of Speaker. I thank this Parliament for electing me to this ...

Speech byHon. RAY HOLLISMEMBER FOR REDCLIFFEHansard 19 November 1998VALEDICTORYMr SPEAKER: Honourable members, my experiences of this place have changed quite a bitsince the election. I must say, though, that I have enjoyed the Parliament from this ...

Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 28 July 1998ELECTION OF SPEAKERHon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (10.51 a.m.): TheOpposition has given this particular matter a great deal of consideration in ...

Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 28 July 1998ELECTION OF SPEAKERHon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (11.56 a.m.): MrSpeaker, on behalf of the members of the Opposition in this place, I would like ...

Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 30 July 1998MOTION OF CONDOLENCETsunami Disaster, Papua New GuineaHon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (10.07 a.m.): Inseconding this motion, I join with the ...

Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 30 July 1998MOTION OF CONFIDENCE IN GOVERNMENT Hon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (11.07 a.m.): TheOpposition opposes the motion, but I will move an amendment ...

Speech byPHIL REEVESMEMBER FOR MANSFIELDHansard 26 August 1998ATHLETES WITH DISABILITIESMr REEVES (Mansfield—ALP) (7.19 p.m.): I wish to inform the House of an article written byJohn MacDonald as his Monday Viewpoint in the Australian newspaper on 17 August . ...

Speech byPHIL REEVESMEMBER FOR MANSFIELDHansard 27 August 1998WORKPLACE RELATIONS AMENDMENT BILLMr REEVES (Mansfield—ALP) (4.47 p.m.): After listening to a speech such as that, I wonderwhom the coalminers at Emerald believe represents them. The enterprise ...

Speech byPHIL REEVESMEMBER FOR MANSFIELDHansard 27 August 1998 MANSFIELD ELECTORATEMr REEVES (Mansfield—ALP) (2.20 a.m.): Today I stand to defend the suburb my electorate isnamed after, Mansfield, from a vicious attack by the councillor for Chandler, Michael ...

Speech byPHIL REEVESMEMBER FOR MANSFIELDHansard 16 September 1998CENSURE OF MINISTER FOR HEALTHMr REEVES (Mansfield—ALP) (6.40 p.m.): In rising to support the amendment, I wish tohighlight the new services to be provided to the people of Maryborough. As part ...

Speech byPHIL REEVESMEMBER FOR MANSFIELDHansard 17 September 1998LANG PARK GRAND FINALSMr REEVES (Mansfield—ALP) (10.12 a.m.): I rise to support the member for Nudgee and tospeak about the State League grand final to be played at Lang Park between Norths and ...

Speech byPHIL REEVESMEMBER FOR MANSFIELDHansard 18 September 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILLAPPROPRIATION BILLMr REEVES (Mansfield—ALP) (12.14 p.m.): It gives me great pride to rise and speak in supportof the first-class Budget that was delivered by the ...

Speech byPHIL REEVESMEMBER FOR MANSFIELDHansard 20 October 1998MANSFIELD ELECTORATE Mr REEVES (Mansfield—ALP) (10.12 a.m.): I am pleased to inform the House that, contrary tomedia speculation at the time of the court case, I am still here and here to stay to ...

Speech byPETER WELLINGTONMEMBER FOR NICKLINHansard 19 November 1998DAIRY INDUSTRY AMENDMENT BILL Mr WELLINGTON (Nicklin—IND) (2.39 p.m.): I rise to speak to the Dairy Industry AmendmentBill 1998. Since the 13 June election, I have attended many meetings in ...

Speech byPETER WELLINGTONMEMBER FOR NICKLINHansard 19 November 1998PRIMARY INDUSTRIES LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr WELLINGTON (Nicklin—IND) (5.11 p.m.): In speaking to the Primary Industries RegulationAmendment Bill, I will limit my comments only to the ...

Speech byPHIL REEVESMEMBER FOR MANSFIELDHansard 4 August 1998ADDRESS IN REPLYMr REEVES (Mansfield—ALP) (2.30 p.m.): It is with pleasure that I second the motion for theadoption of the Address in Reply moved by my colleague the member for Bundaberg. I ...

Speech byPHIL REEVESMEMBER FOR MANSFIELDHansard 6 August 1998SISTER M. CONWAYMr REEVES (Mansfield—ALP) (10.10 a.m.): My achievement of being the first student of StCatherine's Primary School, Wishart, to enter politics and the Parliament pales into ...

Speech byPHIL REEVESMEMBER FOR MANSFIELDHansard 26 August 1998EMPLOYERS ASSISTANCE PTY LTDMr REEVES (Mansfield—ALP) (10.27 a.m.): I wish to inform the House of a letter that I receivedfrom a company calling itself Employers Assistance Pty Ltd. This company is ...

Speech byPHIL REEVESMEMBER FOR MANSFIELDHansard 21 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee CReport Mr REEVES (Mansfield—ALP) (5.04 p.m.) I am pleased to rise to speak to the report ...

Speech byPHIL REEVESMEMBER FOR MANSFIELDHansard 22 October 1998YOUTH ALLOWANCEMr REEVES (Mansfield—ALP) (10.28 a.m.): I want to talk about a young man, 18 years of age,named Brett from my electorate. Brett left school less than a year ago and has worked most ...

Speech byPHIL REEVESMEMBER FOR MANSFIELDHansard 22 October 1998PRIVATISATION OF TABMr REEVES (Mansfield—ALP) (6.44 p.m.): I am extremely happy to support the amendmentproposed by the member for Gladstone and, dare I say it—I do not think even I believe this—I ...

Speech byPHIL REEVESMEMBER FOR MANSFIELDHansard 22 October 1998ROCHEDALE LANDFILL SITEMr REEVES (Mansfield—ALP) (7.20 p.m.): I rise tonight to inform the House of therequirements that the Environment Department has imposed on the Brisbane City Council in ...

Speech byPHIL REEVESMEMBER FOR MANSFIELDHansard 10 November 1998PRIVATISATION OF TABMr REEVES (Mansfield—ALP) (6.30 p.m.): Tonight I rise to support the amendment moved bythe Premier. The amazing aspect of this debate is that those opposite are trying to give ...

Speech byPHIL REEVESMEMBER FOR MANSFIELDHansard 12 November 1998HEALTH AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr REEVES (Mansfield—ALP) (5.16 p.m.): I have much pleasure in discussing this Health andOther Legislation Amendment Bill, which allows the transfer of ...

Speech byPHIL REEVESMEMBER FOR MANSFIELDHansard 18 November 1998TRANSPORT LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL (No. 2)Mr REEVES (Mansfield—ALP) (2.45 p.m.): I have much pleasure rising to speak to theTransport Legislation Amendment Bill. Before addressing aspects of ...

Speech byPHIL REEVESMEMBER FOR MANSFIELDHansard 18 November 1998TRADING (ALLOWABLE HOURS) AMENDMENT BILLMr REEVES (Mansfield—ALP) (9.52 p.m.): As a member of an electorate which is dominatedby the retail industry, I believe it is appropriate for me to talk on ...

Speech byMr. R. CONNORMEMBER FOR NERANGHansard 21 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee AReport No. 2Mr CONNOR (Nerang—LP) (2.46 p.m.): I rise to speak in this debate, and to speak ...

Speech byMr. R. CONNORMEMBER FOR NERANGHansard 21 October 1998NERANG-BROADBEACH ROAD UPGRADEMr CONNOR (Nerang—LP) (7.02 p.m.): I raise the issue of the upgrade of the Nerang-Broadbeach Road within my electorate. Main Roads recently went through an expensive ...

Speech byPHIL REEVESMEMBER FOR MANSFIELDHansard 20 October 1998TABCORP Mr REEVES (Mansfield—ALP) (7.08 p.m.): I rise to bring to the attention of the House a burningissue which threatens to corrupt the club industry throughout Queensland. For years we saw ...

Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 4 August 1998AMENDMENT TO STANDING ORDERS Hon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (10 a.m.): I supportthe comments by the member for Indooroopilly. In respect of the ...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 4 March 1999POLICE POWERS AND RESPONSIBILITIES AMENDMENT BILLMr FELDMAN (Caboolture—ONP) (2.32 p.m.): It is with some humble pride that I rise to supportthe Police Powers and Responsibilities Amendment Bill ...

Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 4 March 1999HEINER DOCUMENTSMr FELDMAN (Caboolture—ONP) (6.47 p.m.): How much digging do we have to do to get tothe bottom of this Shreddergate matter? It started with mere conjecture and scuttlebutt in the ...

Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 9 March 1999COMMUNITY-BASED REFERENDUM BILLMr FELDMAN (Caboolture—ONP) (10.04 a.m.): I move—"That the Bill be now read a second time." It is a great privilege to introduce the Community-Based Referendum Bill ...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Speech byMr W. BAUMANNMEMBER FOR ALBERTHansard 25 August 1999NATURELINK GOLD COAST CABLEWAYMr BAUMANN (Albert—NPA) (11.09 p.m.): Recently, the Cairns Skyrail was rightly judged theState's best tourist attraction. That title has been won quite regularly by ...

Speech byMr W. BAUMANNMEMBER FOR ALBERTHansard 10 November 1999COACHTRANSMr BAUMANN (Albert—NPA) (11.18 p.m.): I bring to the attention of the House the plight ofpensioners living in a couple of the northern areas of the Gold Coast which form part of my ...

Speech byBILL D'ARCY, MLAMEMBER FOR WOODRIDGEHansard 13 April 1998MOTION OF CONDOLENCEDeath of Mr D. J. SherringtonMr D'ARCY (Woodridge—ALP) (9.53 a.m.): I rise to express my condolences to the Sherringtonfamily. I am the only member who served with Doug ...

Speech byBILL D'ARCY, MLAMEMBER FOR WOODRIDGEHansard 26 August 1999COASTAL MANAGEMENTMr D'ARCY (Woodridge—ALP) (7.03 p.m.): I rise to again deplore the loss of mangroves andwetlands in south-east Queensland. Instead of containing wetlands under current ...

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

Speech byMr W. BAUMANNMEMBER FOR ALBERTHansard 15 April 1999WORKCOVER QUEENSLAND AMENDMENT BILLMr BAUMANN (Albert—NPA) (9.33 p.m.): In speaking against the WorkCover QueenslandAmendment Bill I want to concentrate on this Labor Government's imposts on the ...

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

Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 2 March 1999MOTION OF CONDOLENCEDeaths of Mr R. T. McLean, MLA, and Mr L. J. Yewdale, MLA Mr FELDMAN (Caboolture—ONP) (10.27 a.m.): I did not know personally either of these twohonourable gentlemen, Ron McLean ...

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

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

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

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

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

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

Speech byHon. D. WELLSMEMBER FOR MURRUMBAHansard 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 byGARY FENLONMEMBER FOR GREENSLOPESHansard 30 November 1999INALA URBAN RENEWAL PROJECTMr FENLON (Greenslopes—ALP) (1.35 a.m.): I rise in relation to a visit that I undertook onMonday of this week to the Inala urban renewal project. That is the third ...

Speech byGARY FENLONMEMBER FOR GREENSLOPESHansard 8 December 1999PARLIAMENTARY COMMISSIONER AND FREEDOM OF INFORMATION AMENDMENT BILLMr FENLON (Greenslopes—ALP) (9.10 p.m.): I rise to support the Parliamentary Commissionerand Freedom of Information Amendment ...

Speech byGEOFF WILSONMEMBER FOR FERNY GROVEHansard 2 March 1999GORDONSTONE MINE DISPUTE; MEMBER FOR FITZROYMr WILSON (Ferny Grove—ALP) (6.50 p.m.): It is with great pleasure that I rise in support of thePremier's amendment to condemn the Federal industrial ...

Speech byGEOFF WILSONMEMBER FOR FERNY GROVEHansard 4 March 1999ADOPTION OF CHILDREN (HAGUE CONVENTION ON INTERCOUNTRY ADOPTION) AMENDMENTBILLMr WILSON (Ferny Grove—ALP) (3.58 p.m.): It gives me great pleasure to rise in support of thisBill. I do so ...

Speech byGEOFF WILSONMEMBER FOR FERNY GROVEHansard 10 March 1999CHILD PROTECTION BILLMr WILSON (Ferny Grove—ALP) (5.35 p.m.): It is with great pleasure that I stand and speak insupport of this Bill. I commend the Minister for the hard work that she and her ...

Speech byGEOFF WILSONMEMBER FOR FERNY GROVEHansard 23 March 1999GAMING MACHINE AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr WILSON (Ferny Grove—ALP) (5 p.m.): It is with great pleasure that I rise to support theGaming Machine and Other Legislation Amendment Bill. ...

Speech byGEOFF WILSONMEMBER FOR FERNY GROVEHansard 13 April 1999STATE SCHOOL LEADERSHIP CAMPMr WILSON (Ferny Grove—ALP) (7.10 p.m.): The spirit of public education and the support forpublic education in Government schools is strong and growing stronger in ...

Speech byGARY FENLONMEMBER FOR GREENSLOPESHansard 26 May 1999CONVICTED CHILD SEX OFFENDERS; NOTIFICATION ORDERSMr FENLON (Greenslopes—ALP) (6.12 p.m.): I rise to support the amendment to the motionmoved by the Attorney-General. In doing so, I hope that I am ...

Speech byGARY FENLONMEMBER FOR GREENSLOPESHansard 26 May 1999XAVIER SPECIAL SCHOOLMr FENLON (Greenslopes—ALP) (6.37 p.m.): I rise to inform the House of a place wheremiracles happen every day. It is a place where those miracles take the form of a word, a ...

Speech byGARY FENLONMEMBER FOR GREENSLOPESHansard 27 May 1999STATE DEVELOPMENT AND PUBLIC WORKS ORGANISATION AMENDMENT BILLMr FENLON (Greenslopes—ALP) (4.13 p.m.): I rise to support the Bill and, in particular, to referto the safeguards for landowners as ...

Speech byGARY FENLONMEMBER FOR GREENSLOPESHansard 9 June 1999WEAPONS AMENDMENT BILLMr FENLON (Greenslopes—ALP) (9.41 p.m.): I rise to oppose the Weapons Amendment Bill. Indoing so, I wish particularly to stand up and be counted. I have considered this ...

Speech byGARY FENLONMEMBER FOR GREENSLOPESHansard 20 July 1999NATIVE TITLE (QUEENSLAND) STATE PROVISIONS AMENDMENT BILLMr FENLON (Greenslopes—ALP) (4.24 p.m.): I rise today to support the Bill. In doing so, I haveto note just how little those opposite have ...

Speech byGARY FENLONMEMBER FOR GREENSLOPESHansard 21 July 1999AUSTRALIA ACTS (REQUEST) BILLMr FENLON (Greenslopes—ALP) (4.38 p.m.): I have great pleasure in rising to support the Billbefore the House. In doing so, I wish to indicate my continuing interest in ...

Speech byGEOFF WILSONMEMBER FOR FERNY GROVEHansard 14 April 1999WORKCOVER QUEENSLAND AMENDMENT BILLMr WILSON (Ferny Grove—ALP) (5.11 p.m.): I rise to give my wholehearted support to the newWorkCover legislation. The Labor Party is committed to looking after ...

Speech byGEOFF WILSONMEMBER FOR FERNY GROVEHansard 27 April 1999CRIMINAL CODE (STALKING) AMENDMENT BILLMr WILSON (Ferny Grove—ALP) (2.50 p.m.): It is with great pleasure that I rise to speak insupport of the Criminal Code (Stalking) Amendment Bill. I speak ...

Speech byGEOFF WILSONMEMBER FOR FERNY GROVEHansard 28 April 1999THE HILLS PLAYERS INC.Mr WILSON (Ferny Grove—ALP) (10.28 a.m.): I rise to speak about The Hills Players, anamateur theatre group that has been providing excellent theatre entertainment to the ...

Speech byGEOFF WILSONMEMBER FOR FERNY GROVEHansard 29 April 1999QUEENSLAND FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY AMENDMENT REGULATION (No. 1) 1999Disallowance of Statutory InstrumentMr WILSON (Ferny Grove—ALP) (11.36 p.m.): I rise to strongly oppose this ...

Speech byGEOFF WILSONMEMBER FOR FERNY GROVEHansard 8 June 1999SAMFORD CHARITY NIGHTMr WILSON (Ferny Grove) (11.47 p.m.): It is widely acknowledged that in this modern agefamilies and local communities are under increasing pressure, resulting in family ...

Speech byGEOFF WILSONMEMBER FOR FERNY GROVEHansard 9 June 1999INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS BILLMr WILSON (Ferny Grove—ALP) (4.34 p.m.): I rise with great delight to speak in support of theIndustrial Relations Bill 1999. The introduction of Labor's Industrial ...

Speech byGARY FENLONMEMBER FOR GREENSLOPESHansard 22 July 1999STUDENTS FROM MIGRANT BACKGROUNDS; GREENSLOPES STATE SCHOOLMr FENLON (Greenslopes—ALP) (7.26 p.m.): I rise to speak on a matter that is of growingconcern in my electorate and other parts of ...

Speech byGARY FENLONMEMBER FOR GREENSLOPESHansard 18 August 1999TRANSPLANTATION AND ANATOMY AMENDMENT BILLMr FENLON (Greenslopes—ALP) (8.30 p.m.): I rise to oppose the Transplantation and AnatomyAmendment Bill 1998. I do so having received some greater ...

Speech byGARY FENLONMEMBER FOR GREENSLOPESHansard 19 August 1999COMMISSIONS OF INQUIRY (QUEENSLAND CONSTITUTIONAL REVIEW COMMISSION)REGULATIONMr FENLON (Greenslopes—ALP) (12.12 p.m.): I rise to support the Attorney-General inopposing the motion to disallow ...

Speech byGARY FENLONMEMBER FOR GREENSLOPESHansard 25 August 1999MR D. PETROVICMr FENLON (Greenslopes—ALP) (10.16 a.m.): I rise to inform the House of the wonderfulaccomplishments of one of my young constituents, Mr Dejan Petrovic. I remind the House of my ...

Speech byGARY FENLONMEMBER FOR GREENSLOPESHansard 25 August 1999SCHOOL UNIFORM BILLMr FENLON (Greenslopes—ALP) (8.46 p.m.): I have great pleasure in rising to oppose theSchool Uniform Bill. People want to know to what use these private members' Bills are ...

Speech byGARY FENLONMEMBER FOR GREENSLOPESHansard 15 September 1999COMMUNITY-BASED REFERENDUM BILLMr FENLON (Greenslopes—ALP) (8.40 p.m.): It is a great pleasure to rise in this debatebecause, once again, it affords the members of this House the opportunity ...

Speech byGARY FENLONMEMBER FOR GREENSLOPESHansard 28 October 1999APPROPRIATION BILLEstimates Committee GReport Mr FENLON (Greenslopes—ALP) (3.38 p.m.): I rise to speak in support of the recommendationcontained within the Estimates Committee G 1999 report. In ...

Speech byGARY FENLONMEMBER FOR GREENSLOPESHansard 11 November 1999PUBLIC SECTOR ETHICS AMENDMENT BILLMr FENLON (Greenslopes—ALP) (8.52 p.m.): It is a great pleasure to rise in support of thePublic Sector Ethics Amendment Bill 1999, which relates to the ...

Speech byGARY FENLONMEMBER FOR GREENSLOPESHansard 9 & 10 March 1999LAND AND RESOURCES TRIBUNAL BILLMr FENLON (Greenslopes—ALP) (5.53 p.m.): I welcome this opportunity today to contribute tothe consideration of the Land and Resources Tribunal Bill. I do not ...

Speech byGARY FENLONMEMBER FOR GREENSLOPESHansard 13 April 1999CRIMINAL CODE (STALKING) AMENDMENT BILLMr FENLON (Greenslopes—ALP) (5.27 p.m.): Tonight it is a great pleasure to rise to supportthe Criminal Code (Stalking) Amendment Bill, especially as I was a ...

Speech byGARY FENLONMEMBER FOR GREENSLOPESHansard 14 April 1999ABORIGINAL CENTRE FOR THE PERFORMING ARTSMr FENLON (Greenslopes—ALP) (11.27 p.m.): Tonight it is a pleasure to rise to speak aboutone of Queensland's best kept secrets. I am referring to the ...

Speech byGARY FENLONMEMBER FOR GREENSLOPESHansard 25 May 1999STATUTORY INSTRUMENTS AND ANOTHER ACT AMENDMENT BILLMr FENLON (Greenslopes—ALP) (4.49 p.m.): In his second-reading speech in relation to theStatutory Instruments and Legislative Standards Amendment ...

Speech byGEOFF WILSONMEMBER FOR FERNY GROVEHansard 9 June 1999WEAPONS AMENDMENT BILL Mr WILSON (Ferny Grove—ALP) (9.15 p.m.): I rise to join with many others in this House instrenuously opposing the Weapons Amendment Bill introduced by One Nation. My ...

Speech byGEOFF WILSONMEMBER FOR FERNY GROVEHansard 22 July 1999CFMEU/QMBA CHARITY BALLMr WILSON (Ferny Grove—ALP) (7.02 p.m.): Alfie Langer is still very popular in the constructionindustry, even if the Leader of the Opposition does not want to listen. Last ...

Speech byGEOFF WILSONMEMBER FOR FERNY GROVEHansard 18 August 1999TRANSPLANTATION AND ANATOMY AMENDMENT BILLMr WILSON (Ferny Grove—ALP) (9.51 p.m.): Tonight I am delighted to speak against theTransplantation and Anatomy Amendment Bill. However, at the outset ...

Speech byGARY FENLONMEMBER FOR GREENSLOPESHansard 3 March 1999CORRECTIVE SERVICES AND PENALTIES AND SENTENCES AMENDMENT BILLMr FENLON (Greenslopes—ALP) (9.57 p.m.): It is a great pleasure to rise to oppose this Billand, in doing so, we should really make sure ...

Speech byGARY FENLONMEMBER FOR GREENSLOPESHansard 21 July 1999LANG'S SHIPS REUNIONMr FENLON (Greenslopes—ALP) (11.05 p.m.): I rise to speak about a remarkable reunion that Iattended recently at the Mt Gravatt Showgrounds. I was honoured by my constituent Mrs ...

Speech byGORDON NUTTALLMEMBER FOR SANDGATEHansard 18 November 1998TRANSPORT LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL (No. 2)Mr NUTTALL (Sandgate—ALP) (3.26 p.m.): I want to comment on two issues: in particular theroad toll and, secondly, the use of speed cameras and where ...

Speech byGORDON NUTTALLMEMBER FOR SANDGATEHansard 18 November 1998UNIVERSITY OF THE SUNSHINE COAST BILLMr NUTTALL (Sandgate—ALP) (11.16 p.m.): It is imperative that from a Governmentperspective—and not just from an Opposition perspective—the residents of the ...

Speech byMr G. HEALYMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA NORTHHansard 30 July 1998MOTION OF CONFIDENCEMr HEALY (Toowoomba North—NPA) (9.49 p.m.): In rising to oppose the confidence motionbefore the Parliament today, I firstly wish to thank the people of the electorate of ...

Speech byMr G. HEALYMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA NORTHHansard 5 August 1998ADDRESS IN REPLYMr HEALY (Toowoomba North—NPA) (5.23 p.m.): Firstly, it gives me great pleasure to rise inthis Address in Reply debate to personally extend my courtesies to His Excellency the ...

Speech byMr G. HEALYMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA NORTHHansard 6 August 1998QUEENSLAND RAILMr HEALY (Toowoomba North—NPA) (10.25 a.m.): I will give credit in this place where credit isdue. I want to thank the Minister for Transport for his promptness yesterday in ...

Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 21 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee BReportMr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (3.57 p.m.): In rising to speak to this Estimates ...

Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 21 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee AReport No. 1Mr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (11.47 a.m.): In rising to speak to the ...

Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 21 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee DReportMr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (5.50 p.m.): In rising to speak to this Estimates ...

Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 22 October 1998BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY (PORTABLE LONG SERVICE LEAVE) AMENDMENTBILLMr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (5.12 p.m.), continuing: I rise to continue the debate on thispiece of ...

Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 10 November 1998NATIVE TITLE (QUEENSLAND) STATE PROVISIONS AMENDMENT BILL (No. 2)Mr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (5.49 p.m.): In rising to speak to this Bill, I would like to referto a major issue, and ...

Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 10 November 1998AGE DISCRIMINATION; ESTIMATES COMMITTEES; LIQUOR LICENCESMr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (11.46 p.m.): I rise to address some of the offensive andoutrageous claims made in this House on ...

Speech byHon. HENRY PALASZCZUKMEMBER FOR INALAHansard 22 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee DReportHon. H. PALASZCZUK (Inala—ALP) (Minister for Primary Industries) (11.53 a.m.): I would ...

Speech byHon. HENRY PALASZCZUKMEMBER FOR INALAHansard 10 November 1998DAIRY INDUSTRY AMENDMENT BILLHon. H. PALASZCZUK (Inala—ALP) (Minister for Primary Industries) (2.48 p.m.): I move—"That the Bill be now read a second time."The purpose of this Bill is to ...

Speech byHon. HENRY PALASZCZUKMEMBER FOR INALAHansard 10 November 1998PRIMARY INDUSTRIES LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLPALAHon. H. PALASZCZUK (Inala—ALP) (Minister for Primary Industries) (3.01 p.m.): I move—"That the Bill be now read a second time."This Bill ...

Speech byHon. HENRY PALASZCZUKMEMBER FOR INALAHansard 11 November 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTPork IndustryHon. H. PALASZCZUK (Inala—ALP) (Minister for Primary Industries) (10 a.m.), by leave: Friday,13 November, is already known as black Friday. But I fear that ...

Speech byHon. HENRY PALASZCZUKMEMBER FOR INALAHansard 17 November 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTMr K. LawsonHon. H. PALASZCZUK (Inala—ALP) (Minister for Primary Industries) (10.10 a.m.), by leave: It iswith great sadness that I inform the House today of the ...

Speech byHon. HENRY PALASZCZUKMEMBER FOR INALAHansard 18 November 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTPrime Note CD-ROMsHon. H. PALASZCZUK (Inala—ALP) (Minister for Primary Industries) (10.04 a.m.), by leave: Inthe spirit of the rapidly approaching festive season, I ...

Speech byJACK PAFFMEMBER FOR IPSWICH WESTHansard 28 August 1998WORKPLACE RELATIONS AMENDMENT BILL Mr PAFF (Ipswich West—ONP) (2.56 p.m.): This Bill is a result of Labor Party internal politics.The union bullyboys within Labor want this Bill passed to regain ...

Speech byJACK PAFFMEMBER FOR IPSWICH WESTHansard 22 October 1998BUS SHELTER, IPSWICH STATE HIGH SCHOOLMr PAFF (Ipswich West—ONP) (10.27 a.m.): My sincere sympathy goes out to all those parentsand students who were caught in the massive storm of 13 October at ...

Speech byJACK PAFFMEMBER FOR IPSWICH WESTHansard 12 November 1998EMERGENCY SERVICES LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr PAFF (Ipswich West—ONP) (3.41 p.m.): I support removing the board structures of theQueensland Ambulance Service and the Queensland Fire and Rescue ...

Speech byJEFF KNUTHMEMBER FOR BURDEKINHansard 30 July 1998MOTION OF CONFIDENCEMr KNUTH (Burdekin—ONP) (12.23 a.m.): The politics of trouble got me into politics inQueensland, but I never really expected to be here so soon. It would be remiss of me not to ...

Speech byJACK PAFFMEMBER FOR IPSWICH WESTHansard 30 July 1998MOTION OF CONFIDENCE Mr PAFF (Ipswich West—ONP) (8.23 p.m.): I rise to support the amendment to the motionmoved by the member for Caboolture. I would like to commence by thanking the people of ...

Speech byHon. HENRY PALASZCZUKMEMBER FOR INALAHansard 19 November 1998DAIRY INDUSTRY AMENDMENT BILLHon. H. PALASZCZUK (Inala—ALP) (Minister for Primary Industries) (3.43 p.m.), in reply: I thankall honourable members for their contributions today. It is a ...

Speech byHon. HENRY PALASZCZUKMEMBER FOR INALAHansard 22 October 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTPrimary Producers; Supply ChainsHon. H. PALASZCZUK (Inala—ALP) (Minister for Primary Industries) (10 a.m.), by leave: Primaryproducers are facing a revolution in the way ...

Speech byHon. HENRY PALASZCZUKMEMBER FOR INALAHansard 20 October 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTFood SafetyHon. H. PALASZCZUK (Inala—ALP) (Minister for Primary Industries) (10 a.m.), by leave: There isno more fundamental issue for primary producers around the world ...

Speech byJEFF KNUTHMEMBER FOR BURDEKINHansard 5 August 1998SPORTING SHOOTERSMr KNUTH (Burdekin—ONP) (6.33 p.m.): It is my pleasure to support the original motion beforethe House, which was moved by the member for Keppel. I remind this House that the police ...

Speech byJEFF KNUTHMEMBER FOR BURDEKINHansard 6 August 1998MALAYSIAN STUDENTS; COMMENTS BY MINISTER FOR EDUCATION Mr KNUTH (Burdekin—ONP) (7.19 p.m.): I have a question for the member for Murrumba. On arecent trip to Townsville, the member for Murrumba ...

Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 6 August 1998PRIVATE MEMBERS' BILLSMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (6.11 p.m.): I ampleased to second this motion. This 49th Parliament is a different, unique Parliament, ...

Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 25 August 1998NATIVE TITLE (QUEENSLAND) STATE PROVISIONS BILLMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (3.02 p.m.): As theOpposition Leader has made clear, we will support this Bill ...

Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 27 August 1998FORDE INQUIRY; MR H. HEILPERNMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (6.41 p.m.): TheForde inquiry into child sexual abuse and the abuse of children is one of the ...

Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 27 August 1998WORKPLACE RELATIONS AMENDMENT BILLMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (8.41 p.m.): I rise tojoin in this debate on the Workplace Relations Amendment Bill. It is ...

Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 27 August 1998PRIVATE MEMBERS' BILLSMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (1.36 a.m.): I secondthe amendment. We have a very, very different Parliament from any that Queensland ...

Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 15 September 1998MARYBOROUGH BASE HOSPITALMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (10.19 a.m.): TheBeattie Labor Government's decision to downgrade Maryborough Base Hospital is ...

Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 15 September 1998RURAL COMMUNITIESMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (12.27 p.m.): In theshort time remaining, I would like to tell the House about a number of the very ...

Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 16 September 1998PUBLIC SERVICE AMENDMENT BILLMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (3.19 p.m.):Interestingly, this is the first private member's Bill to be debated. The only ...

Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 16 September 1998CENSURE OF MINISTER FOR HEALTHMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (6.10 p.m.): I secondthe motion. Tonight's debate is all about politicians delivering on ...

Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 16 September 1998MR SPEAKER'S RULINGMotion of DissentMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (5.59 p.m.): I secondthe motion.Mr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the ...

Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 18 September 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILLAPPROPRIATION BILLMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (12.47 p.m.): Injoining in this debate today I particularly want to say ...

Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 20 October 1998WATER STORAGE, IRVINEBANK; ELECTRICITY INDUSTRYMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (6.24 p.m.): I secondthe amendment moved by the Opposition. Tonight, what ...

Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 21 October 1998MS C. KERNOTMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (10.16 a.m.): Thepeople of rural and regional Queensland are used to some insults and lack of service from the ...

Speech byHon. MERRI ROSEMEMBER FOR CURRUMBINHansard 19 November 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTAmbulance ServicesHon. M. ROSE (Currumbin—ALP) (Minister for Emergency Services) (10.07 a.m.), by leave: TheState Government is committed to enhancing ambulance services ...

Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 30 July 1998MOTION OF CONFIDENCE IN GOVERNMENT Mr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (11.44 a.m.): I do notthink that members will ever see another Government that achieved as ...

Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 4 August 1998AMENDMENT TO STANDING ORDERSMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (10.12 a.m.): I rise tosupport the Leader of the Opposition in opposing this motion. Once again, ...

Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 4 August 1998WORKERS COMPENSATION Mr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (6.37 p.m.): How wellwe remember that great debacle of six years of Labor Government, when it wrecked one ...

Speech byHon. MERRI ROSEMEMBER FOR CURRUMBINHansard 6 August 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTGoondiwindi FloodsHon. M. ROSE (Currumbin—ALP) (Minister for Emergency Services) (9.58 a.m.), by leave: Asfloodwaters bore down on the Goondiwindi district last week, the ...

Speech byHon. MERRI ROSEMEMBER FOR CURRUMBINHansard 26 August 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTGoondiwindi FloodsHon. M. ROSE (Currumbin—ALP) (Minister for Emergency Services) (9.58 a.m.), by leave: Asfloodwaters bore down on the Goondiwindi district last week, the ...

Speech byHon. MERRI ROSEMEMBER FOR CURRUMBINHansard 27 August 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTQueensland Fire and Rescue Authority Hon. M. ROSE (Currumbin—ALP) (Minister for Emergency Services) (10.21 a.m.), by leave:Queensland's Fire and Rescue Authority is a ...

Speech byHon. MERRI ROSEMEMBER FOR CURRUMBINHansard 16 September 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTQueensland Fire and Rescue AuthorityHon. M. ROSE (Currumbin—ALP) (Minister for Emergency Services) (9.57 a.m.), by leave: Threeweeks ago I brought to the attention of ...

Speech byHon. MERRI ROSEMEMBER FOR CURRUMBINHansard 17 September 1998MINISTER FOR EMERGENCY SERVICESHon. M. ROSE (Currumbin—ALP) (Minister for Emergency Services) (6.15 p.m.): I move thefollowing amendment—"Delete all words after 'by' and insert the ...

Speech byHon. MERRI ROSEMEMBER FOR CURRUMBINHansard 18 September 1998EMERGENCY SERVICE LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLHon. M. ROSE (Currumbin—ALP) (Minister for Emergency Services) (10.54 a.m.): I move—"That the Bill be now read a second time."Today is an ...

Speech byHon. MERRI ROSEMEMBER FOR CURRUMBINHansard 20 October 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTSevere Storm SeasonHon. M. ROSE (Currumbin—ALP) (Minister for Emergency Services) (10.04 a.m.), by leave:Queensland is facing what is potentially its worst storm and ...

Speech byHon. MERRI ROSEMEMBER FOR CURRUMBINHansard 21 October 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTFire Awareness WeekHon. M. ROSE (Currumbin—ALP) (Minister for Emergency Services) (9.48 a.m.), by leave: Firecan have costly and, tragically, often deadly consequences. ...

Speech byHon. M. FOLEYMEMBER FOR YERONGAHansard 10 November 1998SUPREME COURT OF QUEENSLAND ACT AND ANOTHER ACT AMENDMENT BILLHon. M. J. FOLEY (Yeronga—ALP) (Attorney-General and Minister for Justice and Minister forThe Arts) (12.37 p.m.): I move—"That the ...

Speech byHon. M. FOLEYMEMBER FOR YERONGAHansard 12 November 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTCorporations Law Reform Hon. M. J. FOLEY (Yeronga—ALP) (Attorney-General and Minister for Justice and Minister forThe Arts) (9.46 a.m.), by leave: Workers' job security and ...

Speech byHon. M. FOLEYMEMBER FOR YERONGAHansard 17 November 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTGoods and Services TaxHon. M. J. FOLEY (Yeronga—ALP) (Attorney-General and Minister for Justice and Minister forThe Arts) (9.55 a.m.), by leave: I wish to draw to the ...

Speech byHon. M. FOLEYMEMBER FOR YERONGAHansard 17 November 1998COMMISSIONS OF INQUIRY (FORDE INQUIRY—EVIDENCE) REGULATION 1998Disallowance of Statutory InstrumentHon. M. J. FOLEY (Yeronga—ALP) (Attorney-General and Minister for Justice and Minister forThe ...

Speech byHon. M. FOLEYMEMBER FOR YERONGAHansard 18 November 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTLegal Profession ReviewHon. M. J. FOLEY (Yeronga—ALP) (Attorney-General and Minister for Justice and Minister forThe Arts) (9.49 a.m.), by leave: The Beattie Labor Government ...

Speech byHon. M. FOLEYMEMBER FOR YERONGAHansard 18 November 1998SUPREME COURT OF QUEENSLAND ACT AND ANOTHER ACT AMENDMENT BILLHon. M. J. FOLEY (Yeronga—ALP) (Attorney-General and Minister for Justice and Minister forThe Arts) (10.30 p.m.), in reply: I thank ...

Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 6 August 1998ADDRESS IN REPLY Mr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (4.07 p.m.): MrSpeaker, it is quite an honour to take part in this Address in Reply debate and to ...

Speech byHon. MERRI ROSEMEMBER FOR CURRUMBINHansard 11 November 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTSES WeekHon. M. ROSE (Currumbin—ALP) (Minister for Emergency Services) (10.04 a.m.), by leave: Thisweek is SES Week. It provides the opportunity for Queensland to say ...

Speech byHon. MERRI ROSEMEMBER FOR CURRUMBINHansard 12 November 1998EMERGENCY SERVICES LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLHon. M. ROSE (Currumbin—ALP) (Minister for Emergency Services) (3.50 p.m.), in reply: I thankall members who participated in the debate. I will ...

Speech byHon. MERRI ROSEMEMBER FOR CURRUMBINHansard 12 November 1998QUEENSLAND HEALTHHon. M. ROSE (Currumbin—ALP) (Minister for Emergency Services) (6.30 p.m.): What we aredebating tonight is not a health crisis overtaking Queensland's public hospital system. ...

Speech byHon. MERRI ROSEMEMBER FOR CURRUMBINHansard 17 November 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENT Fire Safety ReportHon. M. ROSE (Currumbin—ALP) (Minister for Emergency Services) (10.12 a.m.), by leave: Lastweek, I officially launched a fire research report which, I ...

Speech byHon. M. FOLEYMEMBER FOR YERONGAHansard 19 November 1998JUSTICE LEGISLATION (MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS) BILLHon. M. J. FOLEY (Yeronga—ALP) (Attorney-General and Minister for Justice and Minister forThe Arts) (8.21 p.m.): I move—"That the Bill be now ...

Speech byHon. MERRI ROSEMEMBER FOR CURRUMBINHansard 5 August 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTQueensland Fire and Rescue Authority Trust FundHon. M. ROSE (Currumbin—ALP) (Minister for Emergency Services) (10.06 a.m.), by leave: TheQueensland Fire and Rescue Authority ...

Speech byHon. M. FOLEYMEMBER FOR YERONGAHansard 10 November 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTAustralian Film Industry AwardsHon. M. J. FOLEY (Yeronga—ALP) (Attorney-General and Minister for Justice and Minister forThe Arts) (9.51 a.m.), by leave: I wish to bring to ...

Speech byHon. MERRI ROSEMEMBER FOR CURRUMBINHansard 21 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee BReportHon. M. ROSE (Currumbin—ALP) (Minister for Emergency Services) (4.34 p.m.): I am ...

Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 5 August 1998ADDRESS IN REPLYHon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (11.30 a.m.): Firstly,I take this opportunity to thank the electors of Surfers Paradise, who on ...

Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 5 August 1998SPORTING SHOOTERSHon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (6.51 p.m.): I pointout to the Minister for Public Works that the reason the member for Keppel ...

Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 6 August 1998PUBLIC SERVICE AMENDMENT BILLHon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (10.01 a.m.): Imove—"That the Bill be now read a second time."Mr Fouras interjected. ...

Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 6 August 1998PRIVATE MEMBERS' BILLSHon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (6.53 p.m.): In theshort time left in this debate, I wish to correct some of the ...

Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 25 August 1998PERSONAL EXPLANATIONLegal IndemnityHon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (10.07 a.m.), byleave: I have been misrepresented by certain media reports ...

Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 25 August 1998NATIVE TITLE (QUEENSLAND) STATE PROVISIONS BILLHon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (12.29 p.m.): TheOpposition will be supporting the Native Title ...

Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 18 November 1998GOODS AND SERVICES TAXHon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (10.26 a.m.):Yesterday in this place the Premier tabled certain documents prepared not ...

Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 18 November 1998STATUTORY INSTRUMENTS AMENDMENT BILLHon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (11.30 a.m.): Inspeaking to the Statutory Instruments Amendment Bill 1998, ...

Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 19 November 1998MR F. RICHARDS; MR M. CLAYBOURNHon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (10.23 a.m.): Irecord the passing of two of the most staunch supporters of ...

Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 19 November 1998VALEDICTORYHon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (9.13 p.m.): I joinwith the Premier in making this Valedictory address. I thank the Premier and the ...

Speech byMr ROB MITCHELLMEMBER FOR CHARTERS TOWERSHansard 30 July 1998MOTION OF CONFIDENCEMr MITCHELL (Charters Towers—NPA) (11.04 p.m.): I rise before this House to speak againstthe motion of confidence in this Labor Government. I support the amendment ...

Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 10 November1998GOODS AND SERVICES TAXHon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (10.22 a.m.): I risethis morning to correct false statements made by the Premier in ...

Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 10 November 1998NATIVE TITLE (QUEENSLAND) STATE PROVISIONS AMENDMENT BILL (No. 2)Hon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (3.16 p.m.): This Billepitomises an historic ...

Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 11 November 1998JAMES COOK UNIVERSITY MEDICAL SCHOOL Hon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (10.18 a.m.): I riseto respond to the appalling ministerial statement by ...

Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 11 November 1998BRITISH CONSULATE-GENERALHon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (11.34 a.m.): I riseto second the Premier's motion, which is an important motion and ...

Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 11 November 1998NATIONAL COMPETITION POLICYHon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (6.33 p.m.): I movethe following amendment to the Treasurer's amendment—"Add the ...

Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 26 August 1998WORKPLACE RELATIONS AMENDMENT BILLHon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (4.23 p.m.):Listening to the honourable member who preceded me, it was clear ...

Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 27 August 1998FORDE INQUIRY; MR H. HEILPERNHon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (6.20 p.m.): Thesimple fact is that the primary concern of the Opposition remains ...

Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 27 August 1998PRIVATE MEMBERS' BILLSHon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (1.43 a.m.): I wasnot going to enter this debate, but some comments have been made by the ...

Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 15 September 1998PACIFIC MOTORWAYHon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (10.12 a.m.): Sincethis minority Labor Government limped into power there has been an ongoing ...

Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 16 September 1998PUBLIC SERVICE AMENDMENT BILLHon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (5.18 p.m.), in reply:I thank honourable members for their contribution to this ...

Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 16 September 1998MR SPEAKER'S RULINGMotion of DissentHon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (5.48 p.m.): Imove—"That Mr Speaker's ruling that the Premier not be ...

Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 17 September 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILLAPPROPRIATION BILL Hon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (11.30 a.m.): Inresponding to the Budget handed down in ...

Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 20 October 1998ELECTRICITY INDUSTRY Hon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (10.10 a.m.): TodayI take the opportunity to place on the public record the efforts of the ...

Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 20 October 1998POWER SUPPLY INDUSTRYHon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (11.32 a.m.): That isthe answer the Opposition was seeking in question time that the ...

Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 21 October 1998NATIVE TITLE, RIGHT TO NEGOTIATEHon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (9.56 a.m.): It isinteresting that, at long last, this morning the Premier ...

Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 21 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee AReport No. 2Hon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) ...

Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 21 October 1998UNEMPLOYMENTHon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (6.28 p.m.): When Ibecame Premier, one thing I always endeavoured to do was to give credit to the ...

Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 22 October 1998DISNEY THEME PARKHon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (10.15 a.m.):Following negotiations initiated by my Government in 1997, Queensland was able to ...

Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 22 October 1998PRIVILEGEApprenticeship Training, Mount IsaHon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (11.37 a.m.): I riseon a matter of privilege, and I ask for the same ...

Speech byMr ROB MITCHELLMEMBER FOR CHARTERS TOWERSHansard 6 August 1998FANFARE 98 Mr MITCHELL (Charters Towers—NPA) (7.15 p.m.): At lunchtime today I had the pleasure to bedowntown to listen to the Charters Towers High School Stage Band performing in the ...

Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 26 August 1998GOODS AND SERVICES TAXHon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (10.17 a.m.): Day byday we are seeing the dishonesty of members opposite in respect of ...

Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 5 August 1998BRIZTRAMHon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (10.12 a.m.): Overthe past couple of weeks we have witnessed an absolute fiasco with regard to ...

Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 1 December 1999PROSTITUTION BILLMr FELDMAN (Caboolture—ONP) (3.16 p.m.): Whilst I agree in principle with some of what thelast speaker said, this is indeed a moral issue. One Nation strongly opposes the ...

Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 1 December 1999TOWNSVILLE INDUSTRIAL PARKMr FELDMAN Caboolture—ONP) (6.35 p.m.): Tonight I rise in support of the motion of themember for Burdekin. I can understand why the member for Burdekin is so passionate ...

Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 1 December 1999ELECTORAL AMENDMENT BILLMr FELDMAN (Caboolture—ONP) (10.33 p.m.): I rise to speak to the motion moved by themember for Warwick. One Nation's Electoral Amendment Bill is a Bill that we were ...

Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 1 December 1999SCHOOLS, CABOOLTURE ELECTORATEMr FELDMAN Caboolture—ONP) (11.10 p.m.): I rise with great pleasure to advise this House ofa major achievement in the promotion of arts in education in Caboolture. ...

Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 3 December 1999FORESTRY AMENDMENT BILLMr FELDMAN (Caboolture—ONP) (3.03 p.m.): I rise to speak to the Forestry Amendment Bill1999. The agreement the Government refers to does not, despite the Government's ...

Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 7 December 1999SUICIDEMr FELDMAN (Caboolture—ONP) (11.30 a.m.): I rise to inform the House about White WreathDay and an upcoming White Wreath memorial service which is to be held on 29 March 2000. It is with a ...

Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 7 December 1999NEW TAX SYSTEM PRICE EXPLOITATION CODE (QUEENSLAND BILLMr FELDMAN (Caboolture—ONP) (2.30 p.m.): It is with pleasure that I rise to speak to the NewTax System Price Exploitation Code (Queensland) ...

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

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

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

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

Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 16 September 19991999 STATE BUDGETMr FELDMAN (Caboolture—ONP) (12.23 a.m.): It is with great pleasure that I rise to speak inthis Budget debate. I am pleased to see a credit Budget, although there are some ...

Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 29 October 1999SOUTH BANK CORPORATION AMENDMENT BILLMr FELDMAN (Caboolture—ONP) (11.14 a.m.): In line with what the Leader of the Oppositionhas said about being people conscious, we realise that the South Bank ...

Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 10 November 1999AUSTRALIAN BROADCASTING CORPORATIONMr FELDMAN Caboolture—ONP) (11.36 a.m.): I, too, rise to support the motion moved by thePremier and seconded by the Leader of the Opposition. I must say that ...

Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 10 November 1999FAMILY SERVICES AMENDMENT BILLMr FELDMAN (Caboolture—ONP) (5.37 p.m.): It is with pleasure that I rise to speak on theFamily Services Amendment Bill 1999. It is good to put in perspective the ...

Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 11 November 1999PUBLIC SECTOR ETHICS AMENDMENT BILLMr FELDMAN Caboolture—ONP) (5.28 p.m.): It is with pleasure that I rise to speak to the PublicSector Ethics Amendment Bill 1999. I wish to pick up from where ...

Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 11 November 1999ST GEORGE IRRIGATION AREAMr FELDMAN (Caboolture—ONP) (6.40 p.m.): It is true that the people out at St George doknow what is going on. They know what is up. They do not have to taste clay to ...

Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 11 November 1999DOMESTIC VIOLENCE (FAMILY PROTECTION) AMENDMENT BILLMr FELDMAN (Caboolture—ONP) (12.01 a.m.): In rising to make my contribution to this debatetonight, I firstly wish to pay tribute to the men ...

Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 7 December 1999GAMING MACHINE AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL (No.2)Mr FELDMAN (Caboolture—ONP) (4.23 p.m.): It is with pleasure that I rise to speak on theGaming Machine and Other Legislation Amendment ...

Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 9 December 1999PROPERTY LAW AMENDMENT BILLMr FELDMAN (Caboolture—ONP) (10.24 p.m.): It is indeed a pleasure to be able to rise andcontribute to the debate on the Government's Property Law Amendment Bill 1999. ...

Speech byHon. R. GIBBSMEMBER FOR BUNDAMBAHansard 3 March 1999MINISTER FOR RACINGHon. R. J. GIBBS (Bundamba—ALP) (Minister for Tourism, Sport and Racing) (6.26 p.m.): Imove—"That the motion be amended to delete all words after 'that' and be replaced with ...

Speech byHon. R. GIBBSMEMBER FOR BUNDAMBAHansard 9 March 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTAnswer to Question Without Notice; TABCorp Hon. R. J. GIBBS (Bundamba—ALP) (Minister for Tourism, Sport and Racing) (12.29 p.m.), byleave: In October last year, in answering a ...

Speech byHon. R. GIBBSMEMBER FOR BUNDAMBAHansard 10 March 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTQueensland Racing Industry Training CentreHon. R. J. GIBBS (Bundamba—ALP) (Minister for Tourism, Sport and Racing) (9.45 a.m.), byleave: Honourable members will be disturbed ...

Speech byHon. R. GIBBSMEMBER FOR BUNDAMBAHansard 11 March 1999ANZAC DAY TRADING HOURSHon. R. J. GIBBS (Bundamba—ALP) (Minister for Tourism, Sport and Racing) (5.40 p.m.): Atthe outset, I make the point that I think that probably at least the one thing that ...

Speech byHon. R. GIBBSMEMBER FOR BUNDAMBAHansard 13 April 1999MOTION OF CONDOLENCEDeath of Mr D. J. SherringtonHon. R. J. GIBBS (Bundamba—ALP) (Minister for Tourism, Sport and Racing) (9.45 a.m.): I risebriefly to pay my respects to the late Doug Sherrington ...

Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 23 November 1999CORPORATE ANGEL NETWORK OF AUSTRALIAMr FELDMAN (Caboolture—ONP) (11.13 p.m.): It is with pleasure that I rise to inform the Houseof a relatively new charity to Australia—the Corporate Angel ...

Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 25 November 1999INCREASE IN CRIMEMr FELDMAN (Caboolture—ONP) (6.31 p.m.): As a former police officer, it is with great pleasurethat I rise to speak in support of the Government amendment. I do not want the ...

Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 25 November 1999STATE PENALTIES ENFORCEMENT BILLMr FELDMAN Caboolture—ONP) (10.50 p.m.): Although my comments tonight will besomewhat brief, they will be to the point. I am sure that all members of this House ...

Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 27 October 1999FORESTRY INDUSTRYMr FELDMAN (Caboolture—ONP) (6.47 p.m.): Tonight my contribution is going to be aboutpeople affected by the RFA, such as Brian Gentry, a Gympie-based contractor who has been ...

Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 27 October 1999LIQUOR AMENDMENT BILLMr FELDMAN Caboolture—ONP) (9.27 p.m.): Tonight it is with heartfelt emotion that I rise tocontribute to the debate on the Liquor Amendment Bill. We have witnessed a similar ...

Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 26 October 1999REPUBLICMr FELDMAN(Caboolture—ONP) (Leader of the One Nation Party) (12.09 p.m.): I raise in theParliament a matter of national importance. Honourable members will be aware—and after ...

Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 27 October 1999CABOOLTURE STATE SCHOOLMr FELDMAN (Caboolture—ONP) (11.19 p.m.): It is going to be accolades to brickbats for theMinister for Education. On 7 October 1994, the principal of the Caboolture State ...

Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 30 November 1999CABOOLTURE ELECTORATEMr FELDMAN (Caboolture—ONP) (10.11 a.m.): I rise today to formally express the gratitude ofthe Caboolture electorate to the leaders and front bench members of the Beattie ...

Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 23 March 1999GAMING MACHINE AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMs BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (3.34 p.m.): I support the Gaming Machine and Other LegislationAmendment Bill 1998. This Bill is intended to amend the original ...

Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 24 March 1999MANOORA URBAN RENEWAL PROGRAMMs BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (11.14 p.m.): Tonight I wish to speak about what has been termed aleading-edge project in Cairns, and that is the Manoora Urban Renewal Program. ...

Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 25 March 1999MR A. GALLAGHER; DR W. GALEMs BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (7.13 p.m.): I rise to mark with respect the recent passing of two menwho were leaders in the Cairns business community. They made their contributions ...

Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 13 April 1999CAIRNS CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT REVITALISATION PROGRAMMs BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (12 p.m.): I rise with pleasure to report to the House on progress withone of the Beattie Government's most important ...

Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 14 April 1999WORKCOVER QUEENSLAND AMENDMENT BILLMs BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (12.40 p.m.): I am very pleased to rise following the long and out-of-balance—if not unbalanced— presentation of the member for Clayfield. ...

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 byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 14 April 1999TRANSPLANTATION AND ANATOMY AMENDMENT BILLMs BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (9.57 p.m.): I am pleased to rise to support the sentiment of themember for Thuringowa, although not to support his Bill. The ...

Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 3 March 1999LEADERSHIP; CYCLONE RONA Ms BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (10.26 a.m.): This morning I would like to speak to the House aboutextraordinary leadership in times of trouble. I refer not to the leadership of ...

Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 9 March 1999CARDIAC CATHETER LABORATORY, CALVARY HOSPITALMs BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (12 p.m.): I rise to speak about an innovative and very important newhealth service for the people of Cairns and the far north of ...

Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 9 March 1999HEALTH PORTFOLIOMs BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (6.40 p.m.): Tonight I am pleased to support the amended motionand decry the original motion of the Opposition spokesperson for Health and the comments of ...

Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 10 March 1999ELECTORATE OF CAIRNSMs BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (10.18 a.m.): I am pleased to inform members of this House thattomorrow is the 100th anniversary of the election of the first Labor member to the seat of ...

Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 11 March 1999USE OF PLAIN ENGLISH IN GOVERNMENT CORRESPONDENCEMs BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (5.13 p.m.): I offer my compliments to the member for Nicklin. He hastouched on something that I suspect is close to the hearts ...

Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 23 March 1999TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, FAR-NORTH QUEENSLANDMs BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (11.39 a.m.): I rise to speak about a matter of considerableimportance to far-north Queensland and, for that ...

Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 27 April 1999RADIATION SAFETY BILLMs BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (4.45 p.m.): This afternoon I am pleased to speak in support of theRadiation Safety Bill 1999. Firstly, I will address the need for regulations and the need ...

Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 27 April 1999SENIOR CITIZENSMs BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (7.19 p.m.): I rise with pleasure tonight to talk about the tremendousresource—that wonderful fund of knowledge and experience—that is available to us in Cairns ...

Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 29 April 1999MOTOR ACCIDENT INSURANCE AMENDMENT REGULATION (No. 2) 1999Disallowance of Statutory InstrumentMs BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (4.32 p.m.): I am pleased to speak on this motion, although I amsomewhat dismayed at ...

Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 25 May 1999ART BUILT IN PROGRAMMs BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (10.23 a.m.): Last week in Cairns the Honourable Matt Foleylaunched the Art Built In program at the Cairns regional art gallery. We had expected a small group ...

Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 21 July 1999MUSIC IN CAIRNSMs BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (10.20 a.m.): Music, it is said, soothes the savage beast. I dare tosuggest that there are times when piping soothing music through headphones to some ...

Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 17 August 1999REGIONAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENTMs BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (11.54 a.m.): I rise to speak today about a matter that I am sure allmembers of this honourable House would agree is an important matter for ...

Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 17 August 1999INTERACTIVE GAMBLING (PLAYER PROTECTION) AMENDMENT BILLMs BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (9.20 p.m.): After listening for the best part of 20 minutes to ramblingreminiscences, I am surprised to find that I agree ...

Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 8 June 1999STATE PURCHASING POLICYMs BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (11.57 p.m.): I rise to speak about a matter that I am determined willnot go away until it is fully resolved, that is, the reform of the State Purchasing ...

Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 9 June 1999TRAFFIC PROBLEM, CAIRNSMs BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (10.15 a.m.): It may come as a surprise to members of this House tolearn that we have a serious traffic problem in the southern suburbs of Cairns. These ...

Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 20 July 1999CAIRNS BASE HOSPITAL LONG-SERVING NURSESMs BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (7.26 p.m.): I must say that I endorse the sentiments of thehonourable member who has just spoken. Indeed, he raised some important issues ...

Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 17 August 1999CAIRNS BASE HOSPITAL REDEVELOPMENTMs BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (2.02 a.m.): I am pleased to tell the House of a really important eventin Cairns that will happen on Saturday, 21 August. At the Cairns Base ...

Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 18 August 1999TRANSPLANTATION AND ANATOMY AMENDMENT BILLMs BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (9.29 p.m.): I still stand by my congratulations to the honourablemember for Thuringowa, Mr Turner, in terms of his intention in ...

Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 2 March 1999STATE PURCHASING POLICY Ms BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (12.21 p.m.): Unlike the previous speaker, I rise to speak about amatter of very considerable importance to business, to economic growth and to regional ...

Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 26 May 1999STOLEN GENERATIONMs BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (4.10 p.m.): I pay my respects to the traditional owners of the land onwhich this building now stands and I pay respect to the indigenous people of far-north ...

Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 18 August 1999HOMELESS PEOPLE IN CAIRNS CBDMs BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (11.16 p.m.): For a long time we have had a problem with homelesspeople and with people who drink excessive alcohol in the Cairns CBD. A high ...

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 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 25 May 1999GOODS AND SERVICES TAXMr NUTTALL (Sandgate—ALP) (11.40 a.m.): I rise to speak about the goods and services taxand its effect on families in this State. Honourable members would be well aware of the ...

Speech byGORDON NUTTALLMEMBER FOR SANDGATEHansard 25 May 1999STATUTORY INSTRUMENTS AND ANOTHER ACT AMENDMENT BILLMr NUTTALL (Sandgate—ALP) (4.37 p.m.): As a member of this Parliament who was once amember of the Subordinate Legislation Committee, I could not ...

Speech byGORDON NUTTALLMEMBER FOR SANDGATEHansard 27 May 1999STATE DEVELOPMENT AND PUBLIC WORKS ORGANISATION AMENDMENT BILLMr NUTTALL (Sandgate—ALP) (5.08 p.m.): It was pleasing to listen to the contribution of thehonourable member for Toowoomba South. The ...

Speech byGORDON NUTTALLMEMBER FOR SANDGATEHansard 9 June 1999EDUCATION AND SPORTING FACILITIESMr NUTTALL (Sandgate—ALP) (11.13 p.m.): The issue on which I wish to speak this evening isone about which I have spoken in this Parliament before, namely, the ...

Speech byGORDON NUTTALLMEMBER FOR SANDGATEHansard 10 June 1999INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS BILLMr NUTTALL (Sandgate—ALP) (12.20 p.m.): I thank the member for Bulimba for his trust in me.Industrial law in this State is the great divide between the conservatives and ...

Speech byGORDON NUTTALLMEMBER FOR SANDGATEHansard 20 July 1999MULTICULTURALISMMr NUTTALL (Sandgate—ALP) (11.40 a.m.): Clearly, multiculturalism in this State is alive andwell if the response to Community Cabinet meetings and my deputations at these meetings ...

Speech byGORDON NUTTALLMEMBER FOR SANDGATEHansard 20 July 1999NATIVE TITLE (QUEENSLAND) STATE PROVISIONS AMENDMENT BILLMr NUTTALL (Sandgate—ALP) (2.45 p.m.): I wish to take this opportunity to draw members'attention to a very important aspect of the Bill ...

Speech byGORDON NUTTALLMEMBER FOR SANDGATEHansard 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 10 March 1999SANDGATE STATE HIGH SCHOOLMr NUTTALL (Sandgate—ALP) (10.22 a.m.): The recent debate on drugs affords me theopportunity to speak of a positive program currently being run in my electorate. During ...

Speech byGORDON NUTTALLMEMBER FOR SANDGATEHansard 10 March 1999CHILD PROTECTION BILLMr NUTTALL (Sandgate—ALP) (4.22 p.m.): The one thing that I think really irks most membersin this Parliament is people lecturing them. I do not mind participating in a ...

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 25 March 1999CORRECTIVE SERVICES LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr NUTTALL (Sandgate—ALP) (11.55 a.m.): I am pleased to speak in support of this Bill beforethe House today. I do so as a member of this Parliament ...

Speech byGORDON NUTTALLMEMBER FOR SANDGATEHansard 13 April 1999UNEMPLOYMENTMr NUTTALL (Sandgate—ALP) (11.40 a.m.): As the Premier said on 3 March this year, we as aGovernment have been very aggressive about our 5% unemployment strategy. We introduced ...

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

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

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

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

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

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

Speech byGORDON NUTTALLMEMBER FOR SANDGATEHansard 22 July 1999REDCLIFFEMr NUTTALL (Sandgate—ALP) (7.14 p.m.): As the honourable member for Redcliffe would nodoubt be aware, on Saturday, 12 June the Courier-Mail reported that Redcliffe Mayor Alan ...

Speech byGORDON NUTTALLMEMBER FOR SANDGATEHansard 17 August 1999INTERACTIVE GAMBLING (PLAYER PROTECTION) AMENDMENT BILLMr NUTTALL (Sandgate—ALP) (10.46 p.m.): The Bill that is before the House today is notabout conspiracy theories or protecting people. It is ...

Speech byGORDON NUTTALLMEMBER FOR SANDGATEHansard 24 August 1999SNOWY MOUNTAINS HYDROELECTRIC SCHEMEMr NUTTALL (Sandgate—ALP) (12 p.m.): Fifty years ago began one of Australia's greatestinfrastructure achievements, namely, the Snowy Mountains Hydroelectric ...

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

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

Speech byGEOFF WILSONMEMBER FOR FERNY GROVEHansard 16 September 19991999 STATE BUDGETMr WILSON (Ferny Grove—ALP) (11.54 p.m.): It is with great pleasure that tonight I stand tospeak in strong support of this Budget, the second Beattie Labor Government ...

Speech byGEOFF WILSONMEMBER FOR FERNY GROVEHansard 28 October 1999REPUBLIC Mr WILSON (Ferny Grove—ALP) (10.13 a.m.): The constitutional referendum in 10 days' timewill be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to modernise one key part of our structure of ...

Speech byGEOFF WILSONMEMBER FOR FERNY GROVEHansard 28 October 1999APPROPRIATION BILLEstimates Committee FReport Mr WILSON (Ferny Grove—ALP) (2.37 p.m.): It is my great pleasure to speak in support of themajority report of Estimates Committee F, dealing with ...

Speech byGEOFF WILSONMEMBER FOR FERNY GROVEHansard 30 October 1999TREE-CLEARING GUIDELINES Mr WILSON (Ferny Grove—ALP) (6.51 p.m.): I rise to support the Government's amendment. Imust say that I am astonished that the Liberal Party and the National Party are ...

Speech byGORDON NUTTALLMEMBER FOR SANDGATEHansard 3 March 1999MINISTER FOR RACINGMr NUTTALL (Sandgate—ALP) (6.42 p.m.): The difficulty with this debate is that the Oppositionneeds to realise that the racing industry does not revolve around Eagle Farm, ...

Speech byGORDON NUTTALLMEMBER FOR SANDGATEHansard 3 March 1999CORRECTIVE SERVICES AND PENALTIES AND SENTENCES AMENDMENT BILLMr NUTTALL (Sandgate—ALP) (10.18 p.m.): In terms of this debate, I honestly do not believethat there are fundamental differences in ...

Speech byGORDON NUTTALLMEMBER FOR SANDGATEHansard 4 March 1999MULTICULTURAL QUEENSLAND POLICYMr NUTTALL (Sandgate—ALP) (10.25 a.m.): I am pleased to advise that this can doGovernment has just announced a million dollars in grants under the Multicultural ...

Speech byGORDON NUTTALLMEMBER FOR SANDGATEHansard 4 March 1999POLICE POWERS AND RESPONSIBILITIES AMENDMENT BILLMr NUTTALL (Sandgate—ALP) (12.52 p.m.): My contribution to this debate will be reasonablybrief. I just want to make some comments about juvenile ...

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

Speech byGORDON NUTTALLMEMBER FOR SANDGATEHansard 9 March 1999LAND AND RESOURCES TRIBUNAL BILLMr NUTTALL (Sandgate—ALP) (4.19 p.m.): Today it gives me great pleasure to speak on theLand and Resources Tribunal Bill, which represents another solid achievement ...

Speech byMr G. HEALYMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA NORTHHansard 27 August 1998WORKPLACE RELATIONS AMENDMENT BILLMr HEALY (Toowoomba North—NPA) (3.51 p.m.): Strange as it may seem, I always enjoy thecontribution of the member for Bulimba when he speaks on industrial ...

Speech byMr G. HEALYMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA NORTHHansard 25 August 1998TOOWOOMBA GREYHOUND RACING CLUBMr HEALY (Toowoomba North—NPA) (7.25 p.m.): This morning during question time, theMinister for Tourism, Sport and Racing made certain statements in relation to ...

Speech byMr G. HEALYMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA NORTHHansard 16 September 1998POLICE BLUE HEARTS AWARDS; BONANZA TIPPING COMPETITIONMr HEALY (Toowoomba North—NPA) (9.27 p.m.): Over the last two years, a very worthwhileand successful promotion has occurred as part of ...

Speech byMr G. HEALYMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA NORTHHansard 21 October 1998PERSONAL EXPLANATIONToowoomba Clydesdales Rugby League TeamMr HEALY (Toowoomba North—NPA) (9.52 a.m.), by leave: Yesterday in this House theMinister for Tourism, Sport and Racing made some ...

Speech byMr G. HEALYMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA NORTHHansard 17 September 1998MINISTER FOR EMERGENCY SERVICESMr HEALY (Toowoomba North—NPA) (6.52 p.m.): It did not take long for this Minister to get herfeet under the ministerial desk and start creating havoc in her ...

Speech byMr G. HEALYMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA NORTHHansard 22 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee GReportMr HEALY (Toowoomba North—NPA) (4.24 p.m.): I place on record my appreciation for the ...

Speech byMr G. HEALYMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA NORTHHansard 22 October 1998PRIVATISATION OF TABMr HEALY (Toowoomba North—NPA) (6.01 p.m.): I move—"That this House supports the privatisation of the Queensland TAB." If ever there was a motion that deserved the full ...

Speech byMr G. HEALYMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA NORTHHansard 10 November 1998PRIVATISATION OF TABMr HEALY (Toowoomba North—NPA) (6 p.m.): I move— "That, given the Resolution passed by this Parliament on 22 October which said, in part,'... given the importance of the ...

Speech byGRANT MUSGROVEMEMBER FOR SPRINGWOODHansard 5 August 1998ADDRESS IN REPLYMr MUSGROVE (Springwood—ALP) (2.40 p.m.): It is a great honour and a privilege to take myseat in this place as the representative of my local community. I congratulate you, Mr ...

Speech byGRANT MUSGROVEMEMBER FOR SPRINGWOODHansard 6 August 1998MR N. RUNDAMEN; SPRINGWOOD STATE HIGH SCHOOLMr MUSGROVE (Springwood—ALP) (10.23 a.m.): I rise to inform this place of the work of anoutstanding individual and educator in my electorate, Mr Noel ...

Speech byGRANT MUSGROVEMEMBER FOR SPRINGWOODHansard 15 September 1998CRIME PREVENTION STRATEGYMr MUSGROVE (Springwood—ALP) (10.21 a.m.): The Government is determined to get toughon the causes of crime. Alcohol and drug abuse, child abuse, unemployment and ...

Speech byHon. J. ELDERMEMBER FOR CAPALABAHansard 30 July 1998MOTION OF CONFIDENCE IN GOVERNMENT Hon. J. P. ELDER (Capalaba—ALP) (Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development andMinister for Trade) (10.50 a.m.): It is with a great sense of honour that I ...

Speech byHon. J. ELDERMEMBER FOR CAPALABAHansard 25 August 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTNRG and Chevron Memorandum of UnderstandingHon. J. P. ELDER (Capalaba—ALP) (Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development andMinister for Trade) (9.43 a.m.), by leave: ...

Speech byHon. J. ELDERMEMBER FOR CAPALABAHansard 25 August 1998MEMBERS FOR KEDRON, BUNDAMBA, IPSWICH, CHATSWORTH AND MURRUMBAHon. J. P. ELDER (Capalaba—ALP) (Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development andMinister for Trade) (6.31 p.m.): At various ...

Speech byHon. J. ELDERMEMBER FOR CAPALABAHansard 27 August 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTOverseas Visit Hon. J. P. ELDER (Capalaba—ALP) (Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development andMinister for Trade) (9.45 a.m.), by leave: I have always viewed the ...

Speech byHon. J. ELDERMEMBER FOR CAPALABAHansard 16 September 1998MR SPEAKER'S RULINGMotion of DissentHon. J. P. ELDER (Capalaba—ALP) (Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development andMinister for Trade) (8.50 p.m.): I rise to speak against the motion. ...

Speech byHon. J. ELDERMEMBER FOR CAPALABAHansard 17 September 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTOverseas VisitHon. J. P. ELDER (Capalaba—ALP) (Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development andMinister for Trade) (9.36 a.m.), by leave: I present to the House a ...

Speech byHon. J. ELDERMEMBER FOR CAPALABAHansard 20 October 1998INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AMENDMENT BILLThe Industrial Development Amendment Bill is an important initiative aimed at supporting theestablishment of businesses in Queensland and, through them, ...

Speech byHon. J. ELDERMEMBER FOR CAPALABAHansard 21 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee AReport No. 2Hon. J. P. ELDER (Capalaba—ALP) (Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development ...

Speech byHon. J. ELDERMEMBER FOR CAPALABAHansard 21 October 1998UNEMPLOYMENTHon. J. P. ELDER (Capalaba—ALP) (Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development andMinister for Trade) (6.43 p.m.): This is the sort of activity that makes people outside this ...

Speech byHon. J. ELDERMEMBER FOR CAPALABAHansard 10 November 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTCall CentresHon. J. P. ELDER (Capalaba—ALP) (Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development andMinister for Trade) (9.48 a.m.), by leave: Members of the House would be ...

Speech byHon. J. ELDERMEMBER FOR CAPALABAHansard 17 November 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTOperation Rein; Prison Escape BidsHon. J. P. ELDER (Capalaba—ALP) (Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development andMinister for Trade) (9.46 a.m.), by leave: This ...

Speech byHon. J. ELDERMEMBER FOR CAPALABAHansard 19 November 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTPapua New Guinea Gas ProjectHon. J. P. ELDER (Capalaba—ALP) (Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development andMinister for Trade) (9.46 a.m.), by leave: The proposed ...

Speech byHon. J. ELDERMEMBER FOR CAPALABAHansard 19 November 1998INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AMENDMENT BILLHon. J. P. ELDER (Capalaba—ALP) (Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development andMinister for Trade) (7.17 p.m.), in reply: I thank the Opposition for ...

Speech byMr DOUG SLACKMEMBER FOR BURNETTHansard 4 August 1998WORKERS COMPENSATION Mr SLACK (Burnett—NPA) (6.30 p.m.): It is now history that, when the coalition attained office,the workers compensation scheme in Queensland was, in round figures, $400m in ...

Speech byMr DOUG SLACKMEMBER FOR BURNETTHansard 22 October 1998BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY (PORTABLE LONG SERVICE LEAVE) AMENDMENTBILL Mr SLACK (Burnett—NPA) (5.44 p.m.): In his second-reading speech on 6 August, the Ministerfor Employment, Training ...

Speech byMr DOUG SLACKMEMBER FOR BURNETTHansard 17 November 1998TRAINING FOR MATURE-AGE WORKERS Mr SLACK (Burnett—NPA) (6.25 p.m.): The House tonight has an opportunity to force thisminority Government to face the challenges of the future in public sector ...

Speech byMr DOUG SLACKMEMBER FOR BURNETTHansard 18 November 1998BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY (PORTABLE LONG SERVICE LEAVE) AMENDMENTBILLMr SLACK (Burnett—NPA) (4.44 p.m.), continuing: In the few minutes I have left to me I willreiterate some of the ...

Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 30 July 1998MOTION OF CONFIDENCEMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (9 p.m.): As the youngest woman ever to have won aseat in the Queensland Parliament, I am honoured by the opportunity to serve as the ...

Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 6 August 1998HOSPITAL WAITING LISTSMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (10.21 a.m.): I am rising in this place to table adocument, and I find it rather curious that the new Health Minister is silent on the ...

Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 26 August 1998SCHOOL-BASED MANAGEMENTMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (6.25 p.m.): It defies belief that the Labor Minister forEducation would claim that there is no money to keep faith with Queensland ...

Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 27 August 1998WORKPLACE RELATIONS AMENDMENT BILLMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (5.44 p.m.): I have been listening to Labor membersopposite and their repetitive, tedious misrepresentation. They seek to ...

Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 15 September 1998MARYBOROUGH BASE HOSPITALMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (10.23 a.m.): Health Minister Wendy Edmond is clearlyout of her depth in the Health portfolio and the public hospitals of this ...

Speech byHon. J. FOURASMEMBER FOR ASHGROVEHansard 17 November 1998COMMISSIONS OF INQUIRY (FORDE INQUIRY—EVIDENCE) REGULATION 1998Disallowance of Statutory InstrumentHon. J. FOURAS (Ashgrove—ALP) (2.43 p.m.): In introducing this legislation, the member ...

Speech byMr JIM PEARCEMEMBER FOR FITZROYHansard 6 August 1998ADDRESS IN REPLYMr PEARCE (Fitzroy—ALP) (5.43 p.m.): It is with pleasure that I support the motion for theadoption of the Address in Reply to the Governor's Speech moved by the member for ...

Speech byMr JIM PEARCEMEMBER FOR FITZROYHansard 6 August 1998RURAL ROADSMr PEARCE (Fitzroy—ALP) (7.27 p.m.): The Federal Government must, as a matter of urgency,consider ways of assisting rural local authorities to maintain and upgrade strategically important ...

Speech byMr JIM PEARCEMEMBER FOR FITZROYHansard 17 September 1998MINISTER FOR EMERGENCY SERVICESMr PEARCE (Fitzroy—ALP) (6.30 p.m.): The amendment moved by the Minister must get thefull support of members from both sides of this House. Not to do so would be ...

Speech byMr JIM PEARCEMEMBER FOR FITZROYHansard 17 September 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILLAPPROPRIATION BILLMr PEARCE (Fitzroy—ALP) (9.15 p.m.): The Budget announced on Tuesday by Treasurer DavidHamill delivers $380m worth of election promises. The $16 ...

Speech byMr JIM PEARCEMEMBER FOR FITZROYHansard 17 September 1998FAI HOME SECURITYMr PEARCE (Fitzroy—ALP) (10.22 p.m.): I rise today to bring to the attention of the House whatI consider to be the unethical behaviour of the selling and canvassing practices of ...

Speech byMr JIM PEARCEMEMBER FOR FITZROYHansard 22 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee EReportMr PEARCE (Fitzroy—ALP) (12.44 p.m.): I appreciate the opportunity to take part in this ...

Speech byMr JIM PEARCEMEMBER FOR FITZROYHansard 22 October 1998GORDONSTONE MINEMr PEARCE (Fitzroy—ALP) (7.28 p.m.): I note yesterday's announcement that Rio Tinto hasbought the majority stake in the Gordonstone mine, which is in the Fitzroy electorate ...

Speech byMr JIM PEARCEMEMBER FOR FITZROYHansard 19 November 1998DAIRY INDUSTRY AMENDMENT BILL Mr PEARCE (Fitzroy—ALP) (2.40 p.m.): I rise to commend the Dairy Industry Amendment Bill1998 to this House. Before going into the background of this Bill, I would ...

Speech byMr JIM PEARCEMEMBER FOR FITZROYHansard 19 November 1998PRIMARY INDUSTRIES LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr PEARCE (Fitzroy—ALP) (4.39 p.m.): I rise to speak in support of the Bill before the House,the Primary Industries Legislation Amendment Bill. As has ...

Speech byHon. J. FOURASMEMBER FOR ASHGROVEHansard 20 October 1998MULTICULTURALISMHon. J. FOURAS (Ashgrove—ALP) (12.01 p.m.): Recently I attended a function at the ItalianCentre to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the acceptance of the policy of ...

Speech byHon. J. FOURASMEMBER FOR ASHGROVEHansard 21 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee AReport No. 1Hon. J. FOURAS (Ashgrove—ALP) (12.24 p.m.): I am pleased to join the debate on ...

Speech byHon. J. FOURASMEMBER FOR ASHGROVEHansard 21 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee BReportHon. J. FOURAS (Ashgrove—ALP) (3.52 p.m.): I am pleased to take part in the debate on ...

Speech byHon. J. FOURASMEMBER FOR ASHGROVEHansard 11 November 1998NATIVE TITLE (QUEENSLAND) STATE PROVISIONS AMENDMENT BILL (No. 2)Hon. J. FOURAS (Ashgrove—ALP) (11.54 a.m.): I am pleased to take part in this debate on theNative Title (Queensland) State ...

Speech byMrs J. SHELDONMEMBER FOR CALOUNDRAHansard 30 July 1998MOTION OF CONFIDENCEMrs SHELDON (Caloundra—LP) (11.24 p.m.): Firstly, I congratulate all new members of thisHouse. It is eight years ago on Tuesday since I came into the House. A lot seems to have ...

JOHN KINGSTONMEMBER FOR MARYBOROUGHHansard 16 September 1998PUBLIC SERVICE AMENDMENT BILLDr KINGSTON (Maryborough—ONP) (4.44 p.m.): Madam Deputy Speaker, firstly, may Icongratulate the Speaker on his election to office. Because of my respect and concern for ...

Speech byHon. J. FOURASMEMBER FOR ASHGROVEHansard 16 September 1998MR SPEAKER'S RULINGMotion of DissentHon. J. FOURAS (Ashgrove—ALP) (9.14 p.m.): I am pleased to join in this debate. In movingthis dissent motion, the Leader of the Opposition argued that he ...

Speech byHon. J. FOURASMEMBER FOR ASHGROVEHansard 11 November 1998NATIONAL COMPETITION POLICYHon. J. FOURAS (Ashgrove—ALP) (6.54 p.m.): For the past two decades, economic policy hasincreasingly been driven by an efficiency agenda without due consideration to ...

Speech byMr J. HEGARTYMEMBER FOR REDLANDSHansard 26 August 1998SCHOOL-BASED MANAGEMENTMr HEGARTY (Redlands—NPA) (6.45 p.m.): I rise to speak in this debate this evening notprimarily because of my support for school-based management but because of my belief ...

Speech byHon. P. BRADDYMEMBER FOR KEDRONHansard 18 November 1998BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY (PORTABLE LONG SERVICE LEAVE) AMENDMENTBILLHon. P. J. BRADDY (Kedron—ALP) (Minister for Employment, Training and Industrial Relations)(5.24 p.m.), in reply: ...

Speech byHon. P. BRADDYMEMBER FOR KEDRONHansard 18 November 1998TRADING (ALLOWABLE HOURS) AMENDMENT BILLHon. P. J. BRADDY (Kedron—ALP) (Minister for Employment, Training and Industrial Relations)(10.06 p.m.), in reply: I thank those honourable members who ...

Speech byPAUL LUCAS, MLAMEMBER FOR LYTTONHansard 5 August 1998SPORTING SHOOTERSMr LUCAS (Lytton—ALP) (6.46 p.m.): It is with pleasure that I rise to speak in support of theamendment moved by the Honourable the Minister. I first take the opportunity to ...

Speech byPAUL LUCAS, MLAMEMBER FOR LYTTONHansard 6 August 1998ADDRESS IN REPLYMr LUCAS (Lytton—ALP) (3.17 p.m.): It is with great pleasure that I take the opportunity tospeak to the motion for the adoption of the Address in Reply to His Excellency's Speech in ...

Speech byPAUL LUCAS, MLAMEMBER FOR LYTTONHansard 6 August 1998PRIVATE MEMBERS' BILLSMr LUCAS (Lytton—ALP) (6.48 p.m.): It is pretty sad for this House that we have reached thestage at which during the 6 o'clock debate all we can have in this Chamber is a ...

Speech byPAUL LUCAS, MLAMEMBER FOR LYTTONHansard 6 August 1998CORPORATE RESPONSIBILITYMr LUCAS (Lytton—ALP) (7.05 p.m.): Tonight I wish to briefly speak about corporateresponsibility, because corporate responsibility does not stop at the company's gate. It is ...

Speech byPAUL LUCAS, MLAMEMBER FOR LYTTONHansard 25 August 1998MEMBERS FOR KEDRON, BUNDAMBA, IPSWICH, CHATSWORTH AND MURRUMBAMr LUCAS (Lytton—ALP) (6.58 p.m.): The debate tonight plumbs new depths of parliamentaryconduct. The great irony is that it is the ...

Speech byPAUL LUCAS, MLAMEMBER FOR LYTTONHansard 27 August 1998WORKPLACE RELATIONS AMENDMENT BILLMr LUCAS (Lytton—ALP) (4.08 p.m.): I am pleased to participate in the debate on theWorkplace Relations Amendment Bill. This very important legislation was ...

Speech byPAUL LUCAS, MLAMEMBER FOR LYTTONHansard 27 August 1998DARLING POINT SPECIAL SCHOOLMr LUCAS (Lytton—ALP) (2.13 a.m.): Last Thursday, 20 August, I was delighted to host theMinister for Education, the Honourable Dean Wells, to visit the Darling Point ...

Speech byHon. P. BRADDYMEMBER FOR KEDRONHansard 26 August 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTFormer Department of Training and Industrial Relations ConsultanciesHon. P. J. BRADDY (Kedron—ALP) (Minister for Employment, Training and Industrial Relations)(9.34 a.m.), by ...

Speech byHon. P. BRADDYMEMBER FOR KEDRONHansard 27 August 1998PRIVILEGEMember for ClayfieldHon. P. J. BRADDY (Kedron—ALP) (Minister for Employment, Training and Industrial Relations)(9.32 a.m.): I rise on a matter of privilege. Yesterday when I was making a ...

Speech byHon. P. BRADDYMEMBER FOR KEDRONHansard 27 August 1998WORKPLACE RELATIONS AMENDMENT BILLHon. P. J. BRADDY (Kedron—ALP) (Minister for Employment, Training and Industrial Relations)(11.45 p.m.), in reply: Firstly, I thank my colleagues for their valued ...

Speech byHon. P. BRADDYMEMBER FOR KEDRONHansard 17 September 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTIndustrial Relations Task ForceHon. P. J. BRADDY (Kedron—ALP) (Minister for Employment, Training and Industrial Relations)(9.39 a.m.), by leave: In August, I announced the ...

Speech byHon. P. BRADDYMEMBER FOR KEDRONHansard 21 October 1998UNEMPLOYMENTHon. P. J. BRADDY (Kedron—ALP) (Minister for Employment, Training and Industrial Relations)(6.18 p.m.): I rise in this House in response to the motion moved by the honourable member ...

Speech byHon. P. BRADDYMEMBER FOR KEDRONHansard 22 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee FReportHon. P. J. BRADDY (Kedron—ALP) (Minister for Employment, Training and Industrial ...

Speech byHon. P. BRADDYMEMBER FOR KEDRONHansard 22 October 1998MIGATE Skills CentreHon. P. J. BRADDY (Kedron—ALP) (Minister for Employment, Training and Industrial Relations)(7.15 p.m.): I rise to clarify my answers given in Parliament today concerning the ...

Speech byHon. P. BRADDYMEMBER FOR KEDRONHansard 10 November 1998TRADING (ALLOWABLE HOURS) AMENDMENT BILLHon. P. J. BRADDY (Kedron—ALP) (Minister for Employment, Training and Industrial Relations)(12.31 p.m.): I move—"That the Bill be now read a second ...

Speech byHon. P. BRADDYMEMBER FOR KEDRONHansard 11 November 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTApprenticeships and TraineeshipsHon. P. J. BRADDY (Kedron—ALP) (Minister for Employment, Training and Industrial Relations)(9.43 a.m.), by leave: One of the key employment ...

Speech byHon. P. BRADDYMEMBER FOR KEDRONHansard 17 November 1998TRAINING FOR MATURE-AGE WORKERSHon. P. J. BRADDY (Kedron—ALP) (Minister for Employment, Training and Industrial Relations)(6.15 p.m.): I rise to answer a motion moved by the shadow Minister. I ...

Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 28 July 1998ELECTION OF SPEAKERHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (11.55 a.m.): Mr Speaker, on behalf ofthe Government I congratulate you on the high office that you have achieved ...

Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 30 July 1998MOTION OF CONDOLENCETsunami Disaster, Papua New GuineaHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (10.02 a.m.), by leave, without notice: Imove—"That on behalf of all ...

Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 30 July 1998MOTION OF CONFIDENCEHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (2.41 a.m.), in reply: I offer my sincerethanks to all members for their contributions to the debate on this ...

Speech byPAUL LUCAS, MLAMEMBER FOR LYTTONHansard 22 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee GReportMr LUCAS (Lytton—ALP) (3.58 p.m.): This afternoon it is with great pleasure that I speak to ...

Speech byPAUL LUCAS, MLAMEMBER FOR LYTTONHansard 12 November 1998LYTTON ROAD; PORT ROADMr LUCAS (Lytton—ALP) (7.12 p.m.): Tonight I want to speak about the Roads ImplementationProgram recently announced by the Beattie Labor Government and congratulate the ...

Speech byPAUL LUCAS, MLAMEMBER FOR LYTTONHansard 17 November 1998COMMISSIONS OF INQUIRY (FORDE INQUIRY—EVIDENCE) REGULATION 1998Disallowance of Statutory InstrumentMr LUCAS (Lytton—ALP) (3 p.m.): I note the considered views of the member for Gladstone ...

Speech byPAUL LUCAS, MLAMEMBER FOR LYTTONHansard 18 November 1998TRANSPORT LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL (No. 2)Mr LUCAS (Lytton—ALP) (12 p.m.): I rise to support the Bill before the House that wasintroduced by my colleague the Minister for Transport and Main ...

Speech byPAUL LUCAS, MLAMEMBER FOR LYTTONHansard 19 November 1998MULGRAVE BY-ELECTION Mr LUCAS (Lytton—ALP) (10.24 a.m.): The day before yesterday in this House we heard themember for Tablelands and the One Nation Party bleating about the allocation of Labor ...

Speech byHon. P. BRADDYMEMBER FOR KEDRONHansard 6 August 1998BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY (PORTABLE LONG SERVICE LEAVE) AMENDMENTBILLHon. P. J. BRADDY (Kedron—ALP) (Minister for Employment, Training and Industrial Relations)(12.17 p.m.): I move—"That ...

Speech byHon. P. BRADDYMEMBER FOR KEDRONHansard 25 August 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTQueensland Workplace AgreementsHon. P. J. BRADDY (Kedron—ALP) (Minister for Employment, Training and Industrial Relations)(9.52 a.m.), by leave: This Government is committed to ...

Speech byPAUL LUCAS, MLAMEMBER FOR LYTTONHansard 21 October 1998SENATOR M. COLSTONMr LUCAS (Lytton—ALP) (7.05 p.m.): There will always be some debate about how much aparticular member of Parliament's support comes from a personal vote and how much comes from ...

Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 28 July 1998ELECTION OF SPEAKERHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (10.41 a.m): I welcome all members tothe Forty-ninth Parliament. It is my privilege and honour to nominate the ...

Speech byHon. P. BRADDYMEMBER FOR KEDRONHansard 18 November 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTBreaking the Unemployment Cycle; Advertising CampaignHon. P. J. BRADDY (Kedron—ALP) (Minister for Employment, Training and Industrial Relations)(9.46 a.m.), by leave: The ...