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Speech byMr DOUG SLACKMEMBER FOR BURNETTHansard 17 September 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILLAPPROPRIATION BILL Mr SLACK (Burnett—NPA) (9.27 p.m.): Obviously, the overall thrust of the Budget is very hardto criticise because, as the Treasurer himself ...
Speech byMr DOUG SLACKMEMBER FOR BURNETTHansard 22 October 1998BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY (PORTABLE LONG SERVICE LEAVE) AMENDMENTBILL Mr SLACK (Burnett—NPA) (5.44 p.m.): In his second-reading speech on 6 August, the Ministerfor Employment, Training ...
Speech byMr DOUG SLACKMEMBER FOR BURNETTHansard 17 November 1998TRAINING FOR MATURE-AGE WORKERS Mr SLACK (Burnett—NPA) (6.25 p.m.): The House tonight has an opportunity to force thisminority Government to face the challenges of the future in public sector ...
Speech byMr DOUG SLACKMEMBER FOR BURNETTHansard 18 November 1998BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY (PORTABLE LONG SERVICE LEAVE) AMENDMENTBILLMr SLACK (Burnett—NPA) (4.44 p.m.), continuing: In the few minutes I have left to me I willreiterate some of the ...
Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 30 July 1998MOTION OF CONFIDENCEMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (9 p.m.): As the youngest woman ever to have won aseat in the Queensland Parliament, I am honoured by the opportunity to serve as the ...
Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 6 August 1998HOSPITAL WAITING LISTSMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (10.21 a.m.): I am rising in this place to table adocument, and I find it rather curious that the new Health Minister is silent on the ...
Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 26 August 1998SCHOOL-BASED MANAGEMENTMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (6.25 p.m.): It defies belief that the Labor Minister forEducation would claim that there is no money to keep faith with Queensland ...
Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 27 August 1998WORKPLACE RELATIONS AMENDMENT BILLMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (5.44 p.m.): I have been listening to Labor membersopposite and their repetitive, tedious misrepresentation. They seek to ...
Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 15 September 1998MARYBOROUGH BASE HOSPITALMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (10.23 a.m.): Health Minister Wendy Edmond is clearlyout of her depth in the Health portfolio and the public hospitals of this ...
Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 16 September 1998MEMBER FOR NICKLINMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (10.10 a.m.): I register my disappointment at somestatements made by the member for Nicklin, Peter Wellington, in his defence of the ...
Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 16 September 1998CENSURE OF MINISTER FOR HEALTHMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (6 p.m.): I move—"That this House censures the Minister for Health for breaking an election promise toretain all existing ...
Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 18 September 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILLAPPROPRIATION BILLMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (3.13 p.m.): One of the surprising things about thisLabor Budget is that, despite all the hoopla, it ...
Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 21 September 1998MARYBOROUGH HOSPITALMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (10.20 a.m.): Maryborough people spoke loudly andclearly last month about the Labor Party's broken promises in relation to their ...
Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 22 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee EReportMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (2.40 p.m.): I am very disappointed with the ...
Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 19 November 1998HOSPITAL WAITING LISTSMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (8.51 p.m.): The Beattie Labor Government inheritedthe best public hospital system in Australia and, in just five months, Health ...
Speech byGARY FENLONMEMBER FOR GREENSLOPESHansard 5 August 1998ADDRESS IN REPLYMr FENLON (Greenslopes—ALP) (3.05 p.m.): I rise in reply to the Speech by the Governor ofQueensland, His Excellency Major General Peter Arnison, AO, to the Legislative Assembly in ...
Speech byGARY FENLONMEMBER FOR GREENSLOPESHansard 6 August 1998ANNIVERSARY OF HIROSHIMA BOMBINGMr FENLON (Greenslopes—ALP) (10.14 a.m.): It was 53 years ago today, at 8.15 a.m. on 6August 1945, that Hiroshima, the Japanese city on the island of Honshu, became ...
Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 12 November 1998HEALTH PRACTITIONERS (SPECIAL EVENTS EXEMPTION) BILLMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (4.27 p.m.): The Opposition will be supporting thisHealth Practitioners (Special Events Exemption) ...
Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 12 November 1998HEALTH AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (4.38 p.m.): The Opposition will be supporting some ofthe important public health issues dealt with in this ...
Speech byGARY FENLONMEMBER FOR GREENSLOPESHansard 25 August 1998NATIVE TITLE (QUEENSLAND) STATE PROVISIONS BILLMr FENLON (Greenslopes—ALP) (3.53 p.m.): As legislators considering this Bill, when we lookat the history which has brought us here, we find ...
Speech byGARY FENLONMEMBER FOR GREENSLOPESHansard 26 August 1998SCHOOL-BASED MANAGEMENTMr FENLON (Greenslopes—ALP) (6.20 p.m.): It gives me great pleasure to support theamendment moved by the member for Gladstone. I wish to paint some of the background to the ...
Speech byGARY FENLONMEMBER FOR GREENSLOPESHansard 27 August 1998MRS L. SAUNDERS; BRISBANE COUNCIL FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTSMr FENLON (Greenslopes—ALP) (2.27 a.m.): I wish to raise two matters in the Parliament. Thefirst is that it is my sad duty to inform ...
Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 18 November 1998PRIVILEGEComments by Member for NicklinMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (10.18 a.m.): I rise on a matter of privilege suddenlyarising.Mr SPEAKER: Order! The member cannot rise on a ...
Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 18 November 1998PRIVILEGEComments by Member for NicklinMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (10.25 a.m.): I rise on a matter of privilege suddenlyarising. This concerns the misrepresentations of the member ...
Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 18 November 1998MINISTER FOR EDUCATIONMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (6.49 p.m.): It is with great pleasure that I rise tonight tosupport the coalition's motion moved by the shadow Minister, because ...
Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 18 November 1998UNIVERSITY OF THE SUNSHINE COAST BILLMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (10.44 p.m.): It is with great pleasure that I rise tosupport this Bill as it marks another historic milestone for ...
Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 12 November 1998QUEENSLAND HEALTHMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (6 p.m.): I move—"That this House notes with alarm the health crisis overtaking Queensland's public healthsystem, including—mass meeting ...
Speech byGARY FENLONMEMBER FOR GREENSLOPESHansard 25 August 1998BRISBANE AIRPORT PARALLEL RUNWAYMr FENLON (Greenslopes—ALP) (11.40 a.m.): I rise to speak about a matter that is ofcontinuing concern to the residents not only of my electorate but of many ...
Speech byHon. J. FOURASMEMBER FOR ASHGROVEHansard 6 August 1998ADDRESS IN REPLYHon. J. FOURAS (Ashgrove—ALP) (3.47 p.m.): I commence by congratulating the Speaker onhis election to that high office. I am sure that he will do much to sustain the dignity and ...
Speech byHon. J. FOURASMEMBER FOR ASHGROVEHansard 6 August 1998PRIVATE MEMBERS' BILLSHon. J. FOURAS (Ashgrove—ALP) (6.38 p.m.): I rise to support the amendment moved by theLeader of the House. In this debate we have heard Mr Horan arguing that, because there ...
Speech byHon. J. FOURASMEMBER FOR ASHGROVEHansard 25 August 1998NATIVE TITLE (QUEENSLAND) STATE PROVISIONS BILLHon. J. FOURAS (Ashgrove—ALP) (4.25 p.m.): I am pleased to rise to speak to this Bill. For along time now I have been an unequivocally passionate ...
Speech byHon. J. FOURASMEMBER FOR ASHGROVEHansard 27 August 1998WORKPLACE RELATIONS AMENDMENT BILL Hon. J. FOURAS (Ashgrove—ALP) (3.01 p.m.): I am pleased to speak in support of theWorkplace Relations Amendment Bill because this legislation is concerned with ...
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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 byHon. J. FOURASMEMBER FOR ASHGROVEHansard 5 August 1998MULTICULTURALISMHon. J. FOURAS (Ashgrove—ALP) (10.15 a.m.): One Nation has a policy of abolishingmulticulturalism. Today I issue a challenge to any member of One Nation in this Chamber to a ...
Speech byHon. J. FOURASMEMBER FOR ASHGROVEHansard 15 September 1998GOODS AND SERVICES TAXHon. J. FOURAS (Ashgrove—ALP) (10.25 a.m.): It is obvious that Mr Howard's call for anelection on 3 October is an example of the most cynical timing, because he wants the ...
Speech byLINDA LAVARCHSTATE MEMBER FOR KURWONGBAHHansard 18 November 1998PINE RIVERS INDUSTRY/SCHOOL LINKS SCHEMEMrs LAVARCH (Kurwongbah—ALP) (11.43 p.m.): This morning the Minister for Employment,Training and Industrial Relations, the Honourable Paul Braddy, ...
Speech byLINDA LAVARCHSTATE MEMBER FOR KURWONGBAHHansard 19 November 1998DAIRY INDUSTRY AMENDMENT BILLMrs LAVARCH (Kurwongbah—ALP) (12.41 p.m.): I rise to speak to the Dairy IndustryAmendment Bill as it affects my electorate both directly and indirectly. A ...
Speech byLINDA LAVARCHSTATE MEMBER FOR KURWONGBAHHansard 22 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee GReportMrs LAVARCH (Kurwongbah—ALP) (4.19 p.m.): We will have to get a volume control for ...
Speech byLINDY NELSON-CARRMEMBER FOR MUNDINGBURRAHansard 5 August 1998ADDRESS IN REPLYMs NELSON-CARR (Mundingburra—ALP) (12.30 p.m.): Mr Deputy Speaker, may I begin byextending my warmest congratulations to both you and the Speaker on your election to the ...
Speech byMrs E. CUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard 27 August 1998WORKPLACE RELATIONS AMENDMENT BILLMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—IND) (5.07 p.m.): This debate provides us with theopportunity to revisit a Bill passed in the last Parliament. It is one of a ...
Speech byMrs E. CUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard 27 August 1998GLADSTONE SPECIAL SCHOOLMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—IND) (2.07 a.m.): I want to refer tonight to a very specialgroup of people in my electorate, the Gladstone Special School, and the ...
Speech byMrs E. CUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard 15 September 1998MEMBERS OF PARLIAMENT; JUDICIAL PROCESSMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—IND) (10.28 a.m.): It is with some concern that I raiseincidents that occurred over the past weeks which affected ...
Speech byMrs E. CUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard 16 September 1998PUBLIC SERVICE AMENDMENT BILLMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—IND) (5.02 p.m.): It is with some misgivings that I rise tospeak to the Public Service Amendment Bill because, to me, the ...
Speech byMrs E. CUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard 17 September 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILLAPPROPRIATION BILLMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—IND) (9.53 p.m.): It gives me a great deal of pleasure torise in this debate on the Appropriation Bills and ...
Speech byMrs E. CUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard 17 September 1998MR P. RAFTER; STARLIGHT FOUNDATIONMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—IND) (10.36 p.m.): Tonight seems to be the night foracknowledging sportspeople. I wish to acknowledge a Queensland sportsman ...
Speech byMrs E. CUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard 20 October 1998BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY (PORTABLE LONG SERVICE LEAVE) AMENDMENTBILLMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—IND) (5.44 p.m.): In addressing this Bill, I want to take acouple of minutes at ...
Speech byLINDY NELSON-CARRMEMBER FOR MUNDINGBURRAHansard 12 November 1998JUVENILE JUSTICE LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMs NELSON-CARR (Mundingburra—ALP) (11.57 a.m.): I rise to speak in support of the Billbefore the House. The recent tragic case of the ...
Speech byLINDY NELSON-CARRMEMBER FOR MUNDINGBURRAHansard 18 November 1998INTEGRATION THROUGH RECREATIONMs NELSON-CARR (Mundingburra—ALP) (12 a.m.): Today I bring to the attention of the HouseTownsville's Integration Through Recreation. Into Rec, as it is ...
Speech byMrs E. CUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard 30 July 1998MOTION OF CONFIDENCEMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—IND) (5.12 p.m.): I rise to speak to this motion ofconfidence. Other members have taken the opportunity of this debate to refer to their ...
Speech byMrs E. CUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard 5 August 1998DIALYSIS TREATMENT, ROCKHAMPTONMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—IND) (7.12 p.m.): I rise to address the concerns of arelatively small group of people in my electorate who face significant ...
Speech byMrs E. CUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard 6 August 1998PRIVATE MEMBERS' BILLSMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—IND) (6.26 p.m.): Up until just prior to the commencementof this debate, I had dealt only with the motion as it stood on the Notice Paper. ...
Speech byMrs E. CUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard 25 August 1998NATIVE TITLE (QUEENSLAND) STATE PROVISIONS BILLMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—IND) (3.46 p.m.): This Bill is one of the most challengingbefore our community today. I think the time that the ...
Speech byMrs E. CUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard 26 August 1998SCHOOL-BASED MANAGEMENTMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—IND) (6.15 p.m.): I move—"All words in (1) and (2) be deleted and the following be added—'(1) ensure, in any renegotiation of the ...
Speech byLINDY NELSON-CARRMEMBER FOR MUNDINGBURRAHansard 21 October 1998TOWNSVILLE ADULT VOLUNTARY TUTOR GROUPMs NELSON-CARR (Mundingburra—ALP) (10.10 a.m.): I would like to recognise the efforts of asmall group of Townsville volunteers. Volunteers form the ...
Speech byLINDY NELSON-CARRMEMBER FOR MUNDINGBURRAHansard 22 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee DReportMs NELSON-CARR (Mundingburra—ALP) (11.43 a.m.): I rise to support the report of ...
Speech byLINDY NELSON-CARRMEMBER FOR MUNDINGBURRAHansard 22 October 1998MR H. MAROROAMs NELSON-CARR (Mundingburra—ALP) (7.07 p.m.): I would like to recognise and commendthe efforts of many community groups in Townsville for their tireless endeavours to raise ...
Speech byLINDY NELSON-CARRMEMBER FOR MUNDINGBURRAHansard 10 November 1998NATIVE TITLE (QUEENSLAND) STATE PROVISIONS AMENDMENT BILL (No. 2)Ms NELSON-CARR (Mundingburra—ALP) (10.57 p.m.): The Premier in his second-readingspeech on this Bill and an earlier ...
Speech byLINDY NELSON-CARRMEMBER FOR MUNDINGBURRAHansard 15 September 1998QUEENSLAND FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITYMs NELSON-CARR (Mundingburra—ALP) (10.17 a.m.): Recently, I was invited by Townsville'sQFRA's Station Officer Paul Lange to spend a morning getting a ...
Speech byLINDY NELSON-CARRMEMBER FOR MUNDINGBURRAHansard 18 September 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILLAPPROPRIATION BILLMs NELSON-CARR (Mundingburra—ALP) (11.45 a.m.): I rise to speak to the Appropriation Bills.This Budget is a responsible Budget. This ...
Speech byLINDY NELSON-CARRMEMBER FOR MUNDINGBURRAHansard 26 August 1998CITY OF TOWNSVILLEMs NELSON-CARR (Mundingburra—ALP) (7.02 p.m.): I bring to the attention of the Parliamentthe achievements of the City of Townsville——A Government member: That fine city ...
Speech byLINDA LAVARCHSTATE MEMBER FOR KURWONGBAHHansard 18 November 1998PINE RIVERS BOYS BRIGADE COMPANYMrs LAVARCH (Kurwongbah—ALP) (10.28 a.m.): Last Sunday I had the honour of presentingthree outstanding young men with their Boys Brigade Queen's Award ...
Speech byDr PETER PRENZLERMEMBER FOR LOCKYERHansard 19 November 1998DAIRY INDUSTRY AMENDMENT BILL Dr PRENZLER (Lockyer—ONP) (2.54 p.m.): One Nation supports this Bill completely, becausewe are in this House to represent the best interests of Queensland. The ...
Speech byDr PETER PRENZLERMEMBER FOR LOCKYERHansard 19 November 1998PRIMARY INDUSTRIES LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Dr PRENZLER (Lockyer—ONP) (5.12 p.m.): I have only a few comments to make on thePrimary Industries Legislation Amendment Bill. The Bill ...
Speech byDr PETER PRENZLERMEMBER FOR LOCKYERHansard 19 November 1998TARIFF PROTECTION, SUGAR INDUSTRYDr PRENZLER (Lockyer—ONP) (5.58 p.m.): I move—"That this Parliament press the Federal Government to re-introduce some degree oftariff protection for the ...
Speech byPETER WELLINGTONMEMBER FOR NICKLINHansard 30 July 1998MOTION OF CONFIDENCE Mr WELLINGTON (Nicklin—IND) (2.30 p.m.): Mr Speaker and honourable members, I mosthumbly seek your patience and tolerance as I rise for the first time to pledge my support ...
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 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 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 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 byPETER WELLINGTONMEMBER FOR NICKLINHansard 5 August 1998SPORTING SHOOTERSMr WELLINGTON (Nicklin—IND) (6.21 p.m.): I rise to second the Minister's amendment, whichshows clearly that there was no intention to disband the ministerial advisory panel. ...
Speech byPETER WELLINGTONMEMBER FOR NICKLINHansard 20 October 1998EDUCATION FUNDINGMr WELLINGTON (Nicklin—IND) (10.28 a.m.): On 8 October I attended the Maleny State HighSchool Parents and Citizens Association meeting, at which the association requested that ...
Speech byPETER WELLINGTONMEMBER FOR NICKLINHansard 21 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee DReportMr WELLINGTON (Nicklin—IND) (5.55 p.m.): I stand today to speak to the report of ...
Speech byPETER WELLINGTONMEMBER FOR NICKLINHansard 21 October 1998ASSOCIATION OF INDEPENDENT RETIREES, BLACKALL RANGE BRANCHMr WELLINGTON (Nicklin—IND) (7.15 p.m.): In September I was privileged to attend theinaugural meeting of the Blackall Range Branch of ...
Speech byPETER WELLINGTONMEMBER FOR NICKLINHansard 11 November 1998NATIVE TITLE (QUEENSLAND) STATE PROVISIONS AMENDMENT BILL (No. 2)Mr WELLINGTON (Nicklin—IND) (11.40 a.m.): I have listened to hours of debate on the NativeTitle (Queensland) State Provisions ...
Speech byPETER WELLINGTONMEMBER FOR NICKLINHansard 11 November 1998CITIZENS' INITIATED REFERENDUM (CONSTITUTION AMENDMENT) BILLMr WELLINGTON (Nicklin—IND) (10.42 p.m.), in reply: Before I accept the umpire's decisionand walk, let me say that, even if this ...
Speech byPETER WELLINGTONMEMBER FOR NICKLINHansard 18 November 1998PRIVILEGEComments by Member for Burleigh Mr WELLINGTON (Nicklin—IND) (10.15 a.m.): I rise on a matter of privilege in relation tocomments made by me that were raised by the member for ...
Speech byPETER WELLINGTONMEMBER FOR NICKLINHansard 18 November 1998BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY (PORTABLE LONG SERVICE LEAVE) AMENDMENTBILL Mr WELLINGTON (Nicklin—IND) (5.11 p.m.): I rise to speak in support of the Building andConstruction Industry ...
Speech byPETER WELLINGTONMEMBER FOR NICKLINHansard 4 August 1998WORKERS COMPENSATION Mr WELLINGTON (Nicklin—IND) (6.34 p.m.): I would like to address the motion before theHouse regarding the workers compensation system in this State. One of my primary ...
Speech byPETER WELLINGTONMEMBER FOR NICKLINHansard 17 November 1998HEALTH AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr WELLINGTON (Nicklin—IND) (3.57 p.m.): I rise to speak in support of the Health and OtherLegislation Amendment Bill. I note that the member for ...
Speech byPETER WELLINGTONMEMBER FOR NICKLINHansard 18 November 1998UNIVERSITY OF THE SUNSHINE COAST BILL Mr WELLINGTON (Nicklin—IND) (11.30 p.m.): I rise to speak in support of the University of theSunshine Coast Bill 1998. In doing so, I recognise the ...
Speech byMr RUSSELL COOPERMEMBER FOR CROWS NESTHansard 5 August 1998BRISBANE EXHIBITION; PRIMARY PRODUCERS Mr COOPER (Crows Nest—NPA) (10.21 a.m.): I, too, wish to draw the attention of honourablemembers of the Chamber to the Royal National Association ...
Speech byMr RUSSELL COOPERMEMBER FOR CROWS NESTHansard 5 August 1998ADDRESS IN REPLY Mr COOPER (Crows Nest—NPA) (3.25 p.m.): I join with other members who expressed theirloyalty to the Crown. Over the next couple of years it will be very interesting to see ...
Speech byMr RUSSELL COOPERMEMBER FOR CROWS NESTHansard 6 August 1998CADMIUM LEVELS IN PEANUTSMr COOPER (Crows Nest—NPA) (7.25 p.m.): Following hard upon the heels of problems in thepork industry and the dairy industry, it seems that we have some problems ...
Speech byMr RUSSELL COOPERMEMBER FOR CROWS NESTHansard 26 August 1998NATIVE TITLE (QUEENSLAND) STATE PROVISIONS BILLMr COOPER (Crows Nest—NPA) (11.35 a.m.): I, too, want to make a contribution to this historicdebate on an historic issue which probably should ...
Speech byHon. R. WELFORDMEMBER FOR EVERTONHansard 19 November 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTGreat Artesian Basin Hon. R. J. WELFORD (Everton—ALP) (Minister for Environment and Heritage and Minister forNatural Resources) (10.03 a.m.), by leave: The Great Artesian ...
Speech byHon. R. WELFORDMEMBER FOR EVERTONHansard 19 November 1998VALUATION OF LAND AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLHon. R. J. WELFORD (Everton—ALP) (Minister for Environment and Heritage and Minister forNatural Resources) (11.33 a.m.), in reply: I thank ...
Speech byMr RUSSELL COOPERMEMBER FOR CROWS NESTHansard 30 July 1998MOTION OF CONFIDENCE Mr COOPER (Crows Nest—NPA) (2.43 p.m.): I acknowledge the previous speaker, the memberfor Nicklin, in his new role. It is certainly going to be a difficult role for that ...
Speech byMr RUSSELL COOPERMEMBER FOR CROWS NESTHansard 4 August 1998MR E. R. RAMSAMY; LAW AND ORDERMr COOPER (Crows Nest—NPA) (7.09 p.m.): I endorse the remarks of the member for Mackayin relation to Ram Chandra. I am sure that other members on this side of ...
Speech byHon. R. WELFORDMEMBER FOR EVERTONHansard 27 August 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTWharps Pastoral HoldingHon. R. J. WELFORD (Everton—ALP) (Minister for Environment and Heritage and Minister forNatural Resources) (10.14 a.m.), by leave: I bring to the ...
Speech byHon. R. WELFORDMEMBER FOR EVERTONHansard 20 October 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTRiversleigh Fossil AreaHon. R. J. WELFORD (Everton—ALP) (Minister for Environment and Heritage and Minister forNatural Resources) (9.55 a.m.), by leave: One of the most ...
Speech byHon. R. WELFORDMEMBER FOR EVERTONHansard 21 October 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTDNA Wildlife Typing ProjectHon. R. J. WELFORD (Everton—ALP) (Minister for Environment and Heritage and Minister forNatural Resources) (9.43 a.m.), by leave: One of the ...
Speech byHon. R. WELFORDMEMBER FOR EVERTONHansard 22 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee GReportHon. R. J. WELFORD (Everton—ALP) (Minister for Environment and Heritage and Minister ...
Speech byHon. R. WELFORDMEMBER FOR EVERTONHansard 10 November 1998VALUATION OF LAND AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLHon. R. J. WELFORD (Everton—ALP) (Minister for Environment and Heritage and Minister forNatural Resources) (3.12 p.m.): I move—"That the ...
Speech byHon. R. WELFORDMEMBER FOR EVERTONHansard 10 November 1998PRIVATISATION OF TABHon. R. J. WELFORD (Everton—ALP) (Minister for Environment and Heritage and Minister forNatural Resources) (6.50 p.m.): One thing that this Government and the racing ...
Speech byHon. R. SCHWARTENMEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTONHansard 22 October 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTHistoric Bricks, West End Public Housing ProjectHon. R. E. SCHWARTEN (Rockhampton— ALP) (Minister for Public Works and Minister forHousing) (9.48 a.m.), by leave: Last ...
Speech byHon. R. SCHWARTENMEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTONHansard 10 November 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTQ-Build Apprenticeships Hon. R. E. SCHWARTEN (Rockhampton— ALP) (Minister for Public Works and Minister forHousing) (10.05 a.m.), by leave: I am pleased today to ...
Speech byHon. R. SCHWARTENMEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTONHansard 12 November 1998EMERGENCY SERVICES LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Hon. R. E. SCHWARTEN (Rockhampton— ALP) (Minister for Public Works and Minister forHousing) (3.28 p.m.): I never thought that I would have to ...
Speech byHon. R. SCHWARTENMEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTONHansard 18 November 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTHousing Industry Trade Training SchemeHon. R. E. SCHWARTEN (Rockhampton— ALP) (Minister for Public Works and Minister forHousing) (9.57 a.m.), by leave: Yesterday, I ...
Speech byMr ROB MITCHELLMEMBER FOR CHARTERS TOWERSHansard 11 November 1998NATIVE TITLE (QUEENSLAND) STATE PROVISIONS AMENDMENT BILL (No. 2)Mr MITCHELL (Charters Towers—NPA) (11.43 a.m.): According to the Australian MiningIndustry Council, some $30m in mining ...
Speech byMr ROB MITCHELLMEMBER FOR CHARTERS TOWERSHansard 12 November 1998EMERGENCY SERVICES LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr MITCHELL (Charters Towers—NPA) (3.21 p.m.): I rise to speak against this Bill, because Iabsolutely oppose any plan that waters down ...
Speech byMr ROB MITCHELLMEMBER FOR CHARTERS TOWERSHansard 18 November 1998NATIVE TITLEMr MITCHELL (Charters Towers—NPA) (11.38 p.m.): I wish to bring to the attention of membersa very disturbing situation that has occurred in the Cook Shire in north ...
Speech byHon. R. SCHWARTENMEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTONHansard 6 August 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTPublic Housing Rental RatesHon. R. E. SCHWARTEN (Rockhampton— ALP) (Minister for Public Works and Minister forHousing) (9.55 a.m.), by leave: I want to draw to the ...
Speech byHon. R. SCHWARTENMEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTONHansard 27 August 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTErosion of Housing FundsHon. R. E. SCHWARTEN (Rockhampton— ALP) (Minister for Public Works and Minister forHousing) (9.53 a.m.), by leave: Today I wish to inform ...
Speech byHon. R. SCHWARTENMEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTONHansard 17 September 1998MINISTER FOR EMERGENCY SERVICESHon. R. E. SCHWARTEN (Rockhampton— ALP) (Minister for Public Works and Minister forHousing) (6.47 p.m.): It is with a great deal of pleasure that I enter ...
Speech byHon. R. SCHWARTENMEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTONHansard 21 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee CReportHon. R. E. SCHWARTEN (Rockhampton— ALP) (Minister for Public Works and Minister ...
Speech byHon. R. SCHWARTENMEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTONHansard 18 November 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTState Purchasing PolicyHon. R. E. SCHWARTEN (Rockhampton— ALP) (Minister for Public Works and Minister forHousing) (10 a.m.), by leave: For some time I have been ...
Speech byHon. R. SCHWARTENMEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTONHansard 19 November 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTRiverview Community Renewal ProjectHon. R. E. SCHWARTEN (Rockhampton— ALP) (Minister for Public Works and Minister forHousing) (9.56 a.m.), by leave: I wish to inform ...
Speech byHon. R. WELFORDMEMBER FOR EVERTONHansard 5 August 1998SPORTING SHOOTERSHon. R. J. WELFORD (Everton—ALP) (Minister for Environment and Heritage and Minister forNatural Resources) (6.16 p.m.): I move the following amendment—"Omit all words after 'and', ...
Speech byHon. R. WELFORDMEMBER FOR EVERTONHansard 26 August 1998REVOCATION OF STATE FOREST AREASHon. R. J. WELFORD (Everton—ALP) (Minister for Environment and Heritage and Minister forNatural Resources) (2.44 p.m.) I move—"(1) That this House agrees that the ...
Speech byHon. R. WELFORDMEMBER FOR EVERTONHansard 26 August 1998SCHOOL-BASED MANAGEMENTHon. R. J. WELFORD (Everton—ALP) (Minister for Environment and Heritage and Minister forNatural Resources) (6.30 p.m.): The former Minister's problem is simply this: he ...
Speech byHon. R. SCHWARTENMEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTONHansard 5 August 1998SPORTING SHOOTERSHon. R. E. SCHWARTEN (Rockhampton—ALP) (Minister for Public Works and Minister forHousing) (6.28 p.m.): I rise to support the amendment moved by my colleague the Minister ...
Speech byHon. ANNA BLIGHMEMBER FOR SOUTH BRISBANEHansard 25 August 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTForde InquiryHon. A. M. BLIGH (South Brisbane—ALP) (Minister for Families, Youth and Community Careand Minister for Disability Services) (9.56 a.m.), by leave: Today I ...
Speech byHon. ANNA BLIGHMEMBER FOR SOUTH BRISBANEHansard 28 October 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTQueensland Child Care Strategic Plan 2000–2005Hon. A. M. BLIGH (South Brisbane—ALP) (Minister for Families, Youth and Community Careand Minister for Disability ...
Speech byHon. ANNA BLIGHMEMBER FOR SOUTH BRISBANEHansard 28 October 1999APPROPRIATION BILLEstimates Committee GReportHon. A. M. BLIGH (South Brisbane—ALP) (Minister for Families, Youth and Community Careand Minister for Disability Services) (3.59 p.m.): I am ...
Speech byHon. ANNA BLIGHMEMBER FOR SOUTH BRISBANEHansard 11 November 1999FAMILY SERVICES AMENDMENT BILLHon. A. M. BLIGH (South Brisbane—ALP) (Minister for Families, Youth and Community Careand Minister for Disability Services) (11.30 a.m.), in reply: I would ...
Speech byHon. ANNA BLIGHMEMBER FOR SOUTH BRISBANEHansard 12 November 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTSecuring the Care SeminarHon. A. M. BLIGH (South Brisbane—ALP) (Minister for Families, Youth and Community Careand Minister for Disability Services) (9.40 a.m.), by ...
Speech byHon. ANNA BLIGHMEMBER FOR SOUTH BRISBANEHansard 24 March 1999FAMILY SERVICES AMENDMENT BILLHon. A. M. BLIGH (South Brisbane—ALP) (Minister for Families, Youth and Community Careand Minister for Disability Services) (12.07 p.m.): I move—"That the Bill ...
Speech byHon. ANNA BLIGHMEMBER FOR SOUTH BRISBANEHansard 24 March 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTJigsaw Queensland Incorporated; Mr B. PennyHon. A. M. BLIGH (South Brisbane—ALP) (Minister for Families, Youth and Community Careand Minister for Disability Services) ...
Speech byHon. ANNA BLIGHMEMBER FOR SOUTH BRISBANEHansard 25 March 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTDisability FundingHon. A. M. BLIGH (South Brisbane—ALP) (Minister for Families, Youth and Community Careand Minister for Disability Services) (9.58 a.m.), by leave: The ...
Speech byHon. ANNA BLIGHMEMBER FOR SOUTH BRISBANEHansard 15 April 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTUnmet Need in Disability ServicesHon. A. M. BLIGH (South Brisbane—ALP) (Minister for Families, Youth and Community Careand Minister for Disability Services) (9.55 ...
Speech byHon. ANNA BLIGHMEMBER FOR SOUTH BRISBANEHansard 27 April 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTYouth DetentionHon. A. M. BLIGH (South Brisbane—ALP) (Minister for Families, Youth and Community Careand Minister for Disability Services) (9.55 a.m.), by leave: I am ...
Speech byHon. ANNA BLIGHMEMBER FOR SOUTH BRISBANEHansard 25 May 1999WEAPONS AMENDMENT BILLHon. A. M. BLIGH (South Brisbane—ALP) (Minister for Families, Youth and Community Careand Minister for Disability Services) (10.24 p.m.): In common with most members of ...
Speech byMr ALLAN GRICE, OAMMEMBER FOR BROADWATERHansard 11 November 1999PUBLIC SECTOR ETHICS AMENDMENT BILLMr GRICE (Broadwater—NPA) (9.45 p.m.): I find it richly ironic that tonight we are debating asmall Bill which has next to no powers, aimed at promoting ...
Speech byMr ALLAN GRICE, OAMMEMBER FOR BROADWATERHansard 24 November 1999TRADE MEASUREMENT AMENDMENT BILLMr GRICE (Broadwater—NPA) (5.35 p.m.): This Trade Measurement Amendment Bill 1991 is alegislative change that is necessary to keep the State's trade ...
Speech byHon. ANNA BLIGHMEMBER FOR SOUTH BRISBANEHansard 3 March 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTPetford Training FarmHon. A. M. BLIGH (South Brisbane—ALP) (Minister for Families, Youth and Community Careand Minister for Disability Services) (10.07 a.m.), by leave: ...
Speech byHon. ANNA BLIGHMEMBER FOR SOUTH BRISBANEHansard 4 March 1999ADOPTION OF CHILDREN (HAGUE CONVENTION ON INTERCOUNTRY ADOPTION) AMENDMENTBILLHon. A. M. BLIGH (South Brisbane—ALP) (Minister for Families, Youth and Community Careand Minister for ...
Speech byHon. ANNA BLIGHMEMBER FOR SOUTH BRISBANEHansard 4 March 1999HEINER DOCUMENTSHon. A. M. BLIGH (South Brisbane—ALP) (Minister for Families, Youth and Community Careand Minister for Disability Services) (6.20 p.m.): I second the amendment moved by the ...
Speech byHon. ANNA BLIGHMEMBER FOR SOUTH BRISBANEHansard 26 May 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTCASH AwardHon. A. M. BLIGH (South Brisbane—ALP) (Minister for Families, Youth and Community Careand Minister for Disability Services) (10.03 a.m.), by leave: Today I wish ...
Speech byHon. ANNA BLIGHMEMBER FOR SOUTH BRISBANEHansard 26 May 1999STOLEN GENERATIONHon. A. M. BLIGH (South Brisbane—ALP) (Minister for Families, Youth and Community Careand Minister for Disability Services) (12.44 p.m.): I wish to pay tribute to the ...
Speech byHon. ANNA BLIGHMEMBER FOR SOUTH BRISBANEHansard 8 June 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTForde InquiryHon. A. M. BLIGH (South Brisbane—ALP) (Minister for Families, Youth and Community Careand Minister for Disability Services) (10.09 a.m.), by leave: I table ...
Speech byHon. ANNA BLIGHMEMBER FOR SOUTH BRISBANEHansard 8 June 1999DOMESTIC VIOLENCE (FAMILY PROTECTION) AMENDMENT BILLHon. A. M. BLIGH (South Brisbane—ALP) (Minister for Families, Youth and Community Careand Minister for Disability Services) (2.46 p.m.): I ...
Speech byHon. ANNA BLIGHMEMBER FOR SOUTH BRISBANEHansard 11 June 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTYouth DetentionHon. A. M. BLIGH (South Brisbane—ALP) (Minister for Families, Youth and Community Careand Minister for Disability Services) (9.50 a.m.), by leave: In ...
Speech byHon. ANNA BLIGHMEMBER FOR SOUTH BRISBANEHansard 11 March 1999CHILD PROTECTION BILLHon. A. M. BLIGH (South Brisbane—ALP) (Minister for Families, Youth and Community Careand Minister for Disability Services) (12.06 p.m.), in reply: A number of speakers ...
Speech byHon. ANNA BLIGHMEMBER FOR SOUTH BRISBANEHansard 12 November 1999DOMESTIC VIOLENCE (FAMILY PROTECTION) AMENDMENT BILLHon. A. M. BLIGH (South Brisbane—ALP) (Minister for Families, Youth and Community Careand Minister for Disability Services) (10.35 ...
Speech byHon. ANNA BLIGHMEMBER FOR SOUTH BRISBANEHansard 24 November 1999PERSONS CONVICTED OF OFFENCES AGAINST CHILDRENHon. A. M. BLIGH (South Brisbane—ALP) (Minister for Families, Youth and Community Careand Minister for Disability Services) (6.20 p.m.): ...
Speech byHon. ANNA BLIGHMEMBER FOR SOUTH BRISBANEHansard 24 November 1999URBAN WATERWAYS: NORMAN CREEKHon. A. M. BLIGH (South Brisbane—ALP) (Minister for Families, Youth and Community Careand Minister for Disability Services) (11.10 p.m.): I rise to express ...
Speech byHon. ANNA BLIGHMEMBER FOR SOUTH BRISBANEHansard 20 July 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTDisability Access WeekHon. A. M. BLIGH (South Brisbane—ALP) (Minister for Families, Youth and Community Careand Minister for Disability Services) (10.06 a.m.), by leave: ...
Speech byHon. ANNA BLIGHMEMBER FOR SOUTH BRISBANEHansard 21 July 1999CHILD ABUSE; FORDE INQUIRY RECOMMENDATIONSHon. A. M. BLIGH (South Brisbane—ALP) (Minister for Families, Youth and Community Careand Minister for Disability Services) (6.18 p.m.): I move the ...
Speech byHon. ANNA BLIGHMEMBER FOR SOUTH BRISBANEHansard 17 August 1999CENSURE OF MEMBER FOR IPSWICHHon. A. M. BLIGH (South Brisbane—ALP) (6.40 p.m.) I rise to support the amendment beforethe House and, frankly, to condemn the motion that the Opposition has ...
Speech byHon. ANNA BLIGHMEMBER FOR SOUTH BRISBANEHansard 19 August 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTCootharinga Society of North QueenslandHon. A. M. BLIGH (South Brisbane—ALP) (Minister for Families, Youth and Community Careand Minister for Disability Services) (10 ...
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 byMr ALLAN GRICE, OAMMEMBER FOR BROADWATERHansard 26 August 1999GOLD COAST DRUG PROBLEMMr GRICE (Broadwater—NPA) (7.09 p.m.): Today, I again want to talk about the drug problemon the Gold Coast. This Government is not offering enough resources to fight ...
Speech byHon. ANNA BLIGHMEMBER FOR SOUTH BRISBANEHansard 4 August 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTChild AbuseHon. A. M. BLIGH (South Brisbane—ALP) (Minister for Families, Youth and Community Careand Minister for Disability Services) (9.47 a.m.), by leave: I earlier ...
Speech byHon. ANNA BLIGHMEMBER FOR SOUTH BRISBANEHansard 6 August 1998JUVENILE JUSTICE LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLHon. A. M. BLIGH (South Brisbane—ALP) (Minister for Families, Youth and Community Careand Minister for Disability Services) (12.46 p.m.): I ...
Speech byHon. ANNA BLIGHMEMBER FOR SOUTH BRISBANEHansard 25 August 1998MEMBERS FOR KEDRON, BUNDAMBA, IPSWICH, CHATSWORTH AND MURRUMBA Hon. A. M. BLIGH (South Brisbane—ALP) (Minister for Families, Youth and Community Careand Minister for Disability Services) ...
Speech byHon. ANNA BLIGHMEMBER FOR SOUTH BRISBANEHansard 27 August 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENT Forde Inquiry; Mr H. HeilpernHon. A. M. BLIGH (South Brisbane—ALP) (Minister for Families, Youth and Community Careand Minister for Disability Services) (10 a.m.), by ...
Speech byHon. ANNA BLIGHMEMBER FOR SOUTH BRISBANEHansard 27 August 1998ADOPTION OF CHILDREN (HAGUE CONVENTION OF INTERCOUNTRY ADOPTION) AMENDMENTBILLHon. A. M. BLIGH (South Brisbane—ALP) (Minister for Families, Youth and Community Careand Minister for ...
Speech byHon. ANNA BLIGHMEMBER FOR SOUTH BRISBANEHansard 27 August 1998FORDE INQUIRY; MR H. HEILPERNHon. A. M. BLIGH (South Brisbane—ALP) (Minister for Families, Youth and Community Careand Minister for Disability Services) (6.15 p.m.): As I said earlier ...
Speech byHon. ANNA BLIGHMEMBER FOR SOUTH BRISBANEHansard 15 September 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTCootharinga Society of North Queensland Hon. A. M. BLIGH (South Brisbane—ALP) (Minister for Families, Youth and Community Careand Minister for Disability Services) ...
Speech byHon. ANNA BLIGHMEMBER FOR SOUTH BRISBANEHansard 22 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee DReport Hon. A. M. BLIGH (South Brisbane—ALP) (Minister for Families, Youth and Community ...
Speech byHon. ANNA BLIGHMEMBER FOR SOUTH BRISBANEHansard 10 November 1998CHILD PROTECTION BILLHon. A. M. BLIGH (South Brisbane—ALP) (Minister for Families, Youth and Community Careand Minister for Disability Services) (2.31 p.m.): I move—"That the Bill be now ...
Speech byHon. ANNA BLIGHMEMBER FOR SOUTH BRISBANEHansard 11 November 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTInstallation of Audio Loop in Parliamentary AnnexeHon. A. M. BLIGH (South Brisbane—ALP) (Minister for Families, Youth and Community Careand Minister for Disability ...
Speech byMr ALLAN GRICE, OAMMEMBER FOR BROADWATERHansard 6 August 1998ADDRESS IN REPLYMr GRICE (Broadwater—NPA) (3.38 p.m.): Unlike the previous speaker, I will not be dumping allover One Nation or any other particular group. I would like to say a few things ...
Speech byMr ALLAN GRICE, OAMMEMBER FOR BROADWATERHansard 4 August 1998CRIMINAL JUSTICE COMMISSIONMr GRICE (Broadwater—NPA) (11.49 a.m.): I cannot help but endorse the comments made bythe previous speaker. I have said numerous times in the press that the very, ...
Speech byMr ALLAN GRICE, OAMMEMBER FOR BROADWATERHansard 27 August 1998WORKPLACE RELATIONS AMENDMENT BILLMr GRICE (Broadwater—NPA) (10.01 p.m.): Tonight I wish to speak against the Government'sattempt to abolish Queensland workplace agreements. The amendments ...
Speech byMr ALLAN GRICE, OAMMEMBER FOR BROADWATERHansard 16 September 1998PERSONAL EXPLANATIONAnti-drug Initiative; Schoolies WeekMr GRICE (Broadwater—NPA) (10.05 a.m.), by leave: Yesterday the Minister for Police andCorrective Services made outrageous ...
Speech byMr ALLAN GRICE, OAMMEMBER FOR BROADWATERHansard 18 September 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILLAPPROPRIATION BILLMr GRICE (Broadwater—NPA) (12.20 p.m.): Mr Deputy Speaker, may I say that it is good to seeyou sitting in your position, as our system ...
Speech byMr ALLAN GRICE, OAMMEMBER FOR BROADWATERHansard 21 October 1998MINISTER FOR MINES AND ENERGY; MINISTER FOR POLICE AND CORRECTIVE SERVICESMr GRICE (Broadwater—NPA) (10.12 a.m.): There are very few people who should be held inhigher regard in our ...
Speech byMr ALLAN GRICE, OAMMEMBER FOR BROADWATERHansard 21 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee BReportMr GRICE (Broadwater—NPA) (4.08 p.m.) First of all, I thank the committee members. ...
Speech byMr ALLAN GRICE, OAMMEMBER FOR BROADWATERHansard 30 July 1998MOTION OF CONFIDENCEMr GRICE (Broadwater—NPA) (7.43 p.m.): Mr Speaker, firstly, I would like to add to my personalcongratulations on your nomination by doing so publicly in the House. ...
Speech byHon. ANNA BLIGHMEMBER FOR SOUTH BRISBANEHansard 12 November 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTUrgent and Critical Needs of People with a DisabilityHon. A. M. BLIGH (South Brisbane—ALP) (Minister for Families, Youth and Community Careand Minister for ...
Speech byHon. ANNA BLIGHMEMBER FOR SOUTH BRISBANEHansard 12 November 1998JUVENILE JUSTICE LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLHon. A. M. BLIGH (South Brisbane—ALP) (Minister for Families, Youth and Community Careand Minister for Disability Services) (12.21 p.m.), in ...
Speech byMr ALLAN GRICE, OAMMEMBER FOR BROADWATERHansard 10 November 1998NATIVE TITLE (QUEENSLAND) STATE PROVISIONS AMENDMENT BILL (No. 2)Mr GRICE (Broadwater—NPA) (10.12 p.m.): This Bill is another missed opportunity, anotherbureaucratic impediment that the ...
Speech byMr ALLAN GRICE, OAMMEMBER FOR BROADWATERHansard 17 November 1998MR F. CLAIR; CRIMINAL JUSTICE COMMISSIONMr GRICE (Broadwater—NPA) (11.30 a.m.): The passing of the Clair regime at the CriminalJustice Commission will not be mourned by anybody apart ...
Speech byHon. ANNA BLIGHMEMBER FOR SOUTH BRISBANEHansard 17 November 1998COMMISSIONS OF INQUIRY (FORDE INQUIRY—EVIDENCE) REGULATION 1998Disallowance of Statutory InstrumentHon. A. M. BLIGH (South Brisbane—ALP) (Minister for Families, Youth and Community ...
Speech byMr ALLAN GRICE, OAMMEMBER FOR BROADWATERHansard 17 November 1998DRUGS Mr GRICE (Broadwater—NPA) (7.18 p.m.): I have spoken in this House previously about thescourge that is drugs, in particular on the Gold Coast but also throughout this State and ...
Speech byMr ALLAN GRICE, OAMMEMBER FOR BROADWATERHansard 12 November 1998SCHOOLIES WEEKMr GRICE (Broadwater—NPA) (10.25 a.m.): I wish to congratulate the Gold Coast Bulletin on awonderful initiative on the eve of Schoolies Week on the Gold Coast, titled How ...
Speech byMr W. BAUMANNMEMBER FOR ALBERTHansard 30 July 1998MOTION OF CONFIDENCEMr BAUMANN (Albert—NPA) (2.02 a.m.): Firstly, I would like to join with the many othermembers of the House who have offered their congratulations tonight to Mr Hollis on his ...
Speech byMr W. BAUMANNMEMBER FOR ALBERTHansard 18 November 1998TRANSPORT LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL (No. 2)Mr BAUMANN (Albert—NPA) (12.13 p.m.): As the shadow Minister for Transport and MainRoads has indicated, the Opposition proposes to support this Bill, ...
Speech byBILL D'ARCY, MLAMEMBER FOR WOODRIDGEHansard 4 August 1998IMMIGRATIONMr D'ARCY (Woodridge—ALP) (12 p.m.): Today's announcement of a change in the direction ofimmigration policy by the Leader of the Federal Opposition, Kim Beazley, is a welcome change ...
Speech byBILL D'ARCY, MLAMEMBER FOR WOODRIDGEHansard 5 August 1998ADDRESS IN REPLYMr D'ARCY (Woodridge—ALP) (5.42 p.m.): Mr Speaker, let me congratulate you personally andpublicly on your elevation to the high office of Speaker. Interestingly, I have stood ...
Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 28 July 1998ELECTION OF SPEAKERMr FELDMAN (Leader of the One Nation Party) (Caboolture—ONP) (11.01 a.m.): I commendthe Premier on his high ideals, but I concur with the cynicism of the Leader of the Opposition ...
Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 30 July 1998MOTION OF CONDOLENCETsunami Disaster, Papua New GuineaMr FELDMAN (Caboolture—ONP) (Leader of the One Nation Party) (10.13 a.m.): I join with thePremier and the Leader of the Opposition in extending ...
Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 30 July 1998MOTION OF CONFIDENCE Mr FELDMAN (Caboolture—ONP) (Leader of the One Nation Party) (12.24 p.m.): We are heretoday to talk about confidence. In October 1996, a distinguished QC and an equally ...
Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 5 August 1998COMMUNISM IN SCHOOLSMr FELDMAN (Caboolture—ONP) (Leader of the One Nation Party) (7.02 p.m.): I rise tonight toinform honourable members that the State is in big trouble when communist recruiters ...
Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 6 August 1998ADDRESS IN REPLYMr FELDMAN (Caboolture—ONP) (Leader of the One Nation Party) (4.48 p.m.): Mr DeputySpeaker, it would be remiss of me at this stage not to ask you to pass on my congratulations to ...
Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 25 August 1998MEMBERS FOR KEDRON, BUNDAMBA, IPSWICH, CHATSWORTH AND MURRUMBAMr FELDMAN (Caboolture—ONP) (Leader of the One Nation Party) (6 p.m.): I move—"That the Honourable Members for Kedron, Bundamba, ...
Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 15 September 1998MARYBOROUGH BASE HOSPITALMr FELDMAN (Caboolture—ONP) (Leader of the One Nation Party) (11.50 a.m.): The big issuein central Queensland last week and this week has been the attempted ...
Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 16 September 1998WAMURAN STATE SCHOOLMr FELDMAN (Caboolture—ONP) (Leader of the One Nation Party) (9.37 p.m.): Tonight I wishto draw the attention of the House to the deplorable situation at the Wamuran State ...
Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 17 September 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILLAPPROPRIATION BILLMr FELDMAN (Caboolture—ONP) (Leader of the One Nation Party) (4.41 p.m.): I am grateful forthe opportunity to rise in the House to speak about ...
Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 21 October 1998EMPLOYER, LONGREACH SHEEP AND CATTLE PROPERTYMr FELDMAN (Caboolture—ONP) (Leader of the One Nation Party) (10.08 a.m.): Today I riseon behalf of a constituent from Caboolture to personally thank ...
Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 10 November 1998NATIVE TITLE (QUEENSLAND) STATE PROVISIONS AMENDMENT BILL (No. 2)Mr FELDMAN (Caboolture—ONP) (Leader of the One Nation Party) (9.56 p.m.): I am sure thateveryone is aware of One Nation's ...
Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 11 November 1998WEAPONS AMENDMENT BILLMr FELDMAN (Caboolture—ONP) (Leader of the One Nation Party) (10.10 a.m.): I move—"That the Bill be now read a second time."Today represents a historic occasion for the ...
Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 18 November 1998MINISTER FOR EDUCATIONMr FELDMAN (Caboolture—ONP) (Leader of the One Nation Party) (6.23 p.m.): I rise in theHouse to second the amendment to the motion moved by the honourable member for ...
Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 19 November 1998DAIRY INDUSTRY AMENDMENT BILL Mr FELDMAN (Caboolture—ONP) (Leader of the One Nation Party) (3.37 p.m.): I support theBill before the House. Before I go any further, I would like to talk about ...
Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 22 October 1998PRIVATISATION OF TABMr FELDMAN (Caboolture—ONP) (6.30 p.m.): I rise to second the amendment of the memberfor Tablelands and, in doing so, I acknowledge his support of the ASU, being an old union ...
Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 22 October 1998CABOOLTURE BUSINESS ENTERPRISE CENTREMr FELDMAN (Caboolture—ONP) (Leader of the One Nation Party) (7.13 p.m.): Jobs, jobs, jobsis the cry of Premier Beattie and his Labor Government. It is the ...
Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 10 November 1998MR C. RAPPOLTMr FELDMAN (Caboolture—ONP) (Leader of the One Nation Party) (11.50 a.m.): Much hasbeen written about the reasons for the departure from State Parliament of Charles Rappolt. ...
Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 27 August 1998FORDE INQUIRY; MR H. HEILPERNMr FELDMAN (Caboolture—ONP) (Leader of the One Nation Party) (6.31 p.m.): Let us notmistake One Nation's intentions in the Forde child abuse inquiry: we ...
Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 22 October 1998PERSONAL EXPLANATION Minister for Police and Corrective ServicesMr FELDMAN (Caboolture—ONP) (Leader of the One Nation Party) (10.10 a.m.), by leave:Yesterday the Minister for Police and ...
Speech 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 6 August 1998ATTORNEY-GENERAL BILLHon. M. J. FOLEY (Yeronga—ALP) (Attorney-General and Minister for Justice and Minister forThe Arts) (12.31 p.m.): I move—"That the Bill be now read a second time."The purpose of ...
Speech byHon. M. FOLEYMEMBER FOR YERONGAHansard 6 August 1998PRIVATE MEMBERS' BILLSHon. M. J. FOLEY (Yeronga—ALP) (Attorney-General and Minister for Justice and Minister forThe Arts) (6.31 p.m.): I rise to support the amendment moved by the Leader of the ...
Speech byHon. M. FOLEYMEMBER FOR YERONGAHansard 25August 1998MEMBERS FOR KEDRON, BUNDAMBA, IPSWICH, CHATSWORTH AND MURRUMBAHon. M. J. FOLEY (Yeronga—ALP) (Attorney-General and Minister for Justice and Minister forThe Arts) (6.36 p.m.): This motion accuses ...
Speech byHon. M. FOLEYMEMBER FOR YERONGAHansard 26 August 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTVictims of CrimeHon. M. J. FOLEY (Yeronga—ALP) (Attorney-General and Minister for Justice and Minister forThe Arts) (9.43 a.m.), by leave: Several weeks ago I outlined to this ...
Speech byHon. M. FOLEYMEMBER FOR YERONGAHansard 27 August 1998FORDE INQUIRY; MR H. HEILPERNHon. M. J. FOLEY (Yeronga—ALP) (Attorney-General and Minister for Justice and Minister forThe Arts) (6.45 p.m.): This motion argues that the House should express a lack ...
Speech 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 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. 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. M. FOLEYMEMBER FOR YERONGAHansard 27 August 1998PRIVATE MEMBERS' BILLSHon. M. J. FOLEY (Yeronga—ALP) (Attorney-General and Minister for Justice and Minister forThe Arts) (1.29 a.m.): I second the motion moved by the Leader of the House. This ...
Speech byHon. M. FOLEYMEMBER FOR YERONGAHansard 15 September 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTGoods and Services Tax; Film and Television IndustryHon. M. J. FOLEY (Yeronga—ALP) (Attorney-General and Minister for Justice and Minister forThe Arts) (9.43 a.m.), by ...
Speech byHon. M. FOLEYMEMBER FOR YERONGAHansard 16 September 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTFact Finding on SentenceHon. M. J. FOLEY (Yeronga—ALP) (Attorney-General and Minister for Justice and Minister forThe Arts) (9.37 a.m.), by leave: I take this opportunity to ...
Speech byHon. M. FOLEYMEMBER FOR YERONGAHansard 17 September 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTAir Fares, Director-General, Department of Justice and Attorney-GeneralHon. M. J. FOLEY (Yeronga—ALP) (Attorney-General and Minister for Justice and Minister forThe Arts) ...
Speech byHon. M. FOLEYMEMBER FOR YERONGAHansard 20 October 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTQueensland Arts Council School Touring ProgramHon. M. J. FOLEY (Yeronga—ALP) (Attorney-General and Minister for Justice and Minister forThe Arts) (9.50 a.m.), by leave: Last ...
Speech byHon. M. FOLEYMEMBER FOR YERONGAHansard 21 October 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTStalking Legislation Hon. M. J. FOLEY (Yeronga—ALP) (Attorney-General and Minister for Justice and Minister forThe Arts) (9.37 a.m.), by leave: On 30 June this year the ...
Speech byHon. M. FOLEYMEMBER FOR YERONGAHansard 21 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee BReport Hon. M. J. FOLEY (Yeronga—ALP) (Attorney-General and Minister for Justice and Minister ...
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. 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 byMr M. ROWELLMEMBER FOR HINCHINBROOKHansard 19 November 1998MOURILYAN HARBOURMr ROWELL (Hinchinbrook—NPA) (8.27 p.m.): Mourilyan Harbour was identified in the Far NorthQueensland 2010 Strategic Development Plan as an opportunity to expand vital trade ...
Speech byHon. M. FOLEYMEMBER FOR YERONGAHansard 4 August 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTRights of Victims of CrimeHon. M. J. FOLEY (Yeronga—ALP) (Attorney-General and Minister for Justice and Minister forThe Arts) (9.45 a.m.), by leave: I take this opportunity to ...
Speech byHon. M. FOLEYMEMBER FOR YERONGAHansard 5 August 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTQueensland Court of Appeal AppointmentsHon. M. J. FOLEY (Yeronga—ALP) (Attorney-General and Minister for Justice and Minister forThe Arts) (9.51 a.m.), by leave: I wish to take ...
Speech byHon. 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. M. FOLEYMEMBER FOR YERONGAHansard 6 August 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTGoods and Services TaxHon. M. J. FOLEY (Yeronga—ALP) (Attorney-General and Minister for Justice and Minister forThe Arts) (9.41 a.m.), by leave: I wish to draw to the attention ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 20 October 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTGoods and Services TaxHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.39 a.m.), by leave: On 13 NovemberI will be attending a Special Premiers Conference ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 21 October 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTEmployment Campaign Hon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.34 a.m.), by leave: Today, with theEmployment Minister, Paul Braddy, I will be ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 21 October 1998NATIVE TITLE (QUEENSLAND) STATE PROVISIONS AMENDMENT BILL (No. 2)Hon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (3.03 p.m.): I move—"That the Bill be now read a second ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 21 October 1998UNEMPLOYMENTHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (6.23 p.m.): In this short debate inwhich I have only five minutes, I will not have the time to set out the ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 22 October 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTOverseas VisitHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.34 a.m.), by leave: Last week, Iundertook a four-day visit to three key areas of the ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 30 July 1998NATIVE TITLE (QUEENSLAND) STATE PROVISIONS BILLHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (3.50 a.m.): I move—"That the Bill be now read a second time."For the last few years, ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 30 July 1998MOTION OF CONFIDENCE IN GOVERNMENTHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (10.30 a.m.), by leave, without notice: Imove—"That this House expresses its confidence in the ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 4 August 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTTrade and Tourism SummitHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.35 a.m.), by leave: Recently theGovernment held a trade and tourism summit. I have ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 4 August 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTExpo 2002 BidHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.40 a.m.), by leave: Following mediareports in the Courier-Mail in relation to the costs of the ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 4 August 1998AMENDMENT TO STANDING ORDERSHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (10.07 a.m.): I put one proposition veryclearly to the House: if the Leader of the Opposition is right ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 5 August 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTChevron Gas PipelineHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.33 a.m.) by leave: Today, on behalfof all Queenslanders, I will sign a memorandum of ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 16 September 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTStatutory Authorities and Boards Hon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.31 a.m.), by leave: I wish to advisemembers about two important ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 16 September 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTCrime Prevention Task ForceHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.34 a.m.), by leave: This Governmentis demonstrating that it is tough on ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 16 September 1998PUBLIC SERVICE AMENDMENT BILLHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (2.30 p.m.): In response to the PublicService Amendment Bill it is important that I indicate to ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 26 August 1998NATIVE TITLE (QUEENSLAND) STATE PROVISIONS BILLHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (12.08 p.m.), in reply: I actually grew upin Atherton, I played sport in Mareeba ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 27 August 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTCarpentaria/Mount Isa Minerals ProvinceHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.41 a.m.), by leave: As all honourablemembers are aware, the ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 27 August 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTOverseas Visit Hon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.44 a.m.), by leave: I seek leave totable my report on a recent visit to Hong Kong and ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 27 August 1998FORDE INQUIRY; MR H. HEILPERNHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (6.25 p.m.): Has the Leader of theOpposition been caught out again? Do honourable members know what ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 15 September 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTElectricity IndustryHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.37 a.m.), by leave: My Governmentis determined to do everything that it can to ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 5 August 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTManagement of Public ServiceHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.35 a.m.) by leave: Today I provide tohonourable members for their information ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 6 August 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTCrime CommissionHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.32 a.m.), by leave: On the front pageof today's Courier-Mail there is a claim that the ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 6 August 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTChevron Gas PipelineHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.37 a.m.), by leave: In this Houseyesterday, the member for Toowoomba South inferred ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 6 August 1998TRANS-TASMAN MUTUAL RECOGNITION (QUEENSLAND) BILLHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (11.31 a.m.): I move—"That the Bill be now read a second time."This legislation is ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 6 August 1998STATUTORY INSTRUMENTS AMENDMENT BILLHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (11.42 a.m.): I move—"That the Bill be now read a second time." This Labor Government is ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 6 August 1998PRIVATE MEMBERS' BILLSHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (6.21 p.m.): I second the amendmentto the motion moved by the Leader of the House. In doing so, I say that ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 25 August 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTDrugs Hon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier) (9.35 a.m.), by leave: There are twogreat curses for young Queenslanders— indeed, all young ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 25 August 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTQueensland Heritage Trails NetworkHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.39 a.m.), by leave: Queensland, asall honourable members know, is the ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 25 August 1998MEMBERS FOR KEDRON, BUNDAMBA, IPSWICH, CHATSWORTH AND MURRUMBAHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (6.16 p.m.): In his contribution, theLeader of One Nation made ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 26 August 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTEconomic Agreement, Queensland and OsakaHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.31 a.m.), by leave: I am pleased tobe able to tell Parliament ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 16 September 1998MR SPEAKER'S RULINGMotion of DissentHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (8.40 p.m.): I am opposed to thisdissent motion. I have to say that in the time I have been ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 17 September 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTConvention IndustryHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.33 a.m.), by leave: My Governmentrecognises the importance of the convention ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 18 September 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTQueensland-Asia LinksHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.32 a.m.), by leave: While the Leaderof the Opposition seems to take pleasure in ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 18 September 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTCriminal Justice Commission ChairpersonHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.36 a.m.), by leave: I am pleased toannounce to the House today ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 22 October 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTNational Greenhouse StrategyHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.37 a.m.), by leave: TheCommonwealth has committed Australia to playing a part ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 20 October 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTQueensland Audit OfficeHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.37 a.m.), by leave: The PublicAccounts Committee of the 48th Parliament tabled the ...
Speech byVAUGHAN JOHNSONMEMBER FOR GREGORYHansard 5 August 1998ADDRESS IN REPLYMr JOHNSON (Gregory—NPA) (4.04 p.m.): Mr Deputy Speaker, in speaking to the motion forthe adoption of the Address in Reply, I congratulate you on your appointment as Chairman ...
Speech byVAUGHAN JOHNSONMEMBER FOR GREGORYHansard 6 August 1998WOOL INDUSTRYMr JOHNSON (Gregory—NPA) (7.29 p.m.): Yesterday in this House I referred to the plight of thewool industry not only in this State but also in this nation. I congratulate the Federal ...
Speech byVAUGHAN JOHNSONMEMBER FOR GREGORYHansard 25 August 1998NATIVE TITLE (QUEENSLAND) STATE PROVISIONS BILLMr JOHNSON (Gregory—NPA) (5.20 p.m.): Today I join other Opposition members in speakingto the Native Title (Queensland) State Provisions Bill. As ...
Speech byVAUGHAN JOHNSONMEMBER FOR GREGORYHansard 26 August 1998GOODS AND SERVICES TAXMr JOHNSON (Gregory—NPA) (10.25 a.m.): Yesterday, the Minister for Transport criticised theimpact of the Federal tax package, particularly the proposed GST on public ...
Speech byVAUGHAN JOHNSONMEMBER FOR GREGORYHansard 27 August 1998WORKPLACE RELATIONS AMENDMENT BILLMr JOHNSON (Gregory—NPA) (4.27 p.m.): In rising to speak to this Workplace RelationsAmendment Bill 1998, I have to say from the outset: what a sad day it is ...
Speech byVAUGHAN JOHNSONMEMBER FOR GREGORYHansard 16 September 1998CENSURE OF MINISTER FOR HEALTHMr JOHNSON (Gregory—NPA) (6.54 p.m.): This evening there is one thing that I wish to say: asthe member for Maryborough said earlier, the people of Maryborough ...
Speech byVAUGHAN JOHNSONMEMBER FOR GREGORYHansard 15 & 16 September 1998TRANSPORT LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr JOHNSON (Gregory—NPA) (12.30 p.m.): In rising to speak to the Transport LegislationAmendment Bill, I have to say that the basis of this legislation ...
Speech byVAUGHAN JOHNSONMEMBER FOR GREGORYHansard 17 September 1998PERSONAL EXPLANATIONDrummond Range CrossingMr JOHNSON (Gregory—NPA) (10.03 a.m.), by leave: This morning in Longreach, ABC radiobroadcast an interview between Tom Harwood and the Minister for ...
Speech byVAUGHAN JOHNSONMEMBER FOR GREGORYHansard 17 September 1998OUTBACK HIGHWAY Mr JOHNSON (Gregory—NPA) (10.22 a.m.): Next Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, a group ofpeople from western Queensland—namely, from the Winton and Boulia Shires and other ...
Speech byHon. T. McGRADYMEMBER FOR MOUNT ISAHansard 22 October 1998PRIVILEGEApprenticeship Training, Mount IsaHon. T. McGRADY (Mount Isa—ALP) (Minister for Mines and Energy and Minister Assisting theDeputy Premier on Regional Development) (10.30 a.m.): I rise ...
Speech byHon. T. McGRADYMEMBER FOR MOUNT ISAHansard 22 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee EReportHon. T. McGRADY (Mount Isa—ALP) (Minister for Mines and Energy and Minister Assisting ...
Speech byHon. T. McGRADYMEMBER FOR MOUNT ISAHansard 10 November 1998EXPLOSIVES BILLHon. T. McGRADY (Mount Isa—ALP) (Minister for Mines and Energy and Minister Assisting theDeputy Premier on Regional Development) (12.42 p.m.): I move—"That the Bill be now read ...
Speech byHon. T. McGRADYMEMBER FOR MOUNT ISAHansard 10 November 1998NATIVE TITLE (QUEENSLAND) STATE PROVISIONS AMENDMENT BILL (No. 2)Hon. T. McGRADY (Mount Isa—ALP) (Minister for Mines and Energy and Minister Assisting theDeputy Premier on Regional ...
Speech byVAUGHAN JOHNSONMEMBER FOR GREGORYHansard 30 July 1998MOTION OF CONFIDENCE Mr JOHNSON (Gregory—NPA) (3.03 p.m.): In rising to oppose the motion moved by thePremier——Mr Palaszczuk interjected. Mr JOHNSON: I will get to that directly, Henry. The ...
Speech byVAUGHAN JOHNSONMEMBER FOR GREGORYHansard 12 November 1998CENTENARY STATE HIGH SCHOOLMr JOHNSON (Gregory—NPA) (7.06 p.m.): Next year in Jindalee the new Centenary State HighSchool will open, thanks to the hard work of the previous Education Minister, ...
Speech byVAUGHAN JOHNSONMEMBER FOR GREGORYHansard 17 & 18 November 1998TRANSPORT LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL (No. 2)Mr JOHNSON (Gregory—NPA) (5.52 p.m.): In rising to speak to the Transport LegislationAmendment Bill, I say from the outset that this legislation ...
Speech byVAUGHAN JOHNSONMEMBER FOR GREGORYHansard 17 November 1998CATHOLIC CHURCHMr JOHNSON (Gregory—NPA) (7 p.m.): I rise to offer my support for the men and women in theCatholic church who have dedicated their lives to the service of the community. One ...
Speech byVAUGHAN JOHNSONMEMBER FOR GREGORYHansard 19 November 1998PRIMARY INDUSTRIES LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr JOHNSON (Gregory—NPA) (4.45 p.m.): Whereas the Opposition supports the legislation,the Opposition does not support the aspect of the legislation ...
Speech byVAUGHAN JOHNSONMEMBER FOR GREGORYHansard 17 September 1998EMPLOYMENT, QUEENSLAND RAILMr JOHNSON (Gregory—NPA) (10.40 p.m.): Despite the statements of the Minister forTransport, workers at the Townsville South rail yards are still concerned about ...
Speech byVAUGHAN JOHNSONMEMBER FOR GREGORYHansard 20 October 1998BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY (PORTABLE LONG SERVICE LEAVE) AMENDMENTBILLMr JOHNSON (Gregory—NPA) (5.23 p.m.): The Building and Construction Industry (PortableLong Service Leave) Amendment ...
Speech byVAUGHAN JOHNSONMEMBER FOR GREGORYHansard 21 October 1998SPEED CAMERASMr JOHNSON (Gregory—NPA) (10 a.m.): From time to time, Governments have to make harddecisions. Today I rise to speak about one of the hard decisions of the former ...
Speech byVAUGHAN JOHNSONMEMBER FOR GREGORYHansard 21 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee CReportMr JOHNSON (Gregory—NPA) (4.49 p.m.): In rising to speak to the debate on the report ...
Speech byVAUGHAN JOHNSONMEMBER FOR GREGORYHansard 22 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee EReportMr JOHNSON (Gregory—NPA) (2.30 p.m.): It gives me pleasure to join in the debate on ...
Speech byVAUGHAN JOHNSONMEMBER FOR GREGORYHansard 22 October 1998FLINDERS HIGHWAYMr JOHNSON (Gregory—NPA) (7.17 p.m.): I rise to point out to the House the state of play inrelation to Type 2 road trains traversing the Flinders Highway in north Queensland. The ...
Speech byVAUGHAN JOHNSONMEMBER FOR GREGORYHansard 12 November 1998QUEENSLAND HEALTHMr JOHNSON (Gregory—NPA) (6.10 p.m.): It is with a great deal of sadness that I rise tosecond the motion of the honourable member for Maroochydore. She has highlighted a list ...
Speech byVAUGHAN JOHNSONMEMBER FOR GREGORYHansard 17 September 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILLAPPROPRIATION BILL Mr JOHNSON (Gregory—NPA) (3.24 p.m.): I rise to speak in the debate on the appropriationBills. I say at the outset that the Labor Government ...
Speech byHon. V. LESTERMEMBER FOR KEPPELHansard 30 July 1998MOTION OF CONFIDENCE Hon. V. P. LESTER (Keppel—NPA) (8.40 p.m.): Mr Speaker, I congratulate you very sincerelyon attaining your very high post. I had the pleasure of working with you when I was ...
Speech byVAUGHAN JOHNSONMEMBER FOR GREGORYHansard 16 September 1998TOWNSVILLE RAILWAY WORKSHOPSMr JOHNSON (Gregory—NPA) (10.21 a.m.): This morning in this Chamber we heard theMinister for Transport speak about the coalition's transport policy and the success ...
Speech byVAUGHAN JOHNSONMEMBER FOR GREGORYHansard 27 August 1998FORDE INQUIRY; MR H. HEILPERNMr JOHNSON (Gregory—NPA) (6.50 p.m.): I join in this debate tonight to support theOpposition's motion. The Forde inquiry is probably one of the most important ...
Speech byHon. D. HAMILLMEMBER FOR IPSWICHHansard 30 July 1998MOTION OF CONFIDENCE Hon. D. J. HAMILL (Ipswich—ALP) (Treasurer) (12.04 p.m.): Labor in Queensland has anenviable record of sound financial management. This Government is committed to maintaining ...
Speech byHon. D. HAMILLMEMBER FOR IPSWICHHansard 30 July 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTCompulsory Third-Party Insurance Premiums Hon. D. J. HAMILL (Ipswich—ALP) (Treasurer) (3.46 a.m.), by leave: In accordance with theMotor Vehicle Insurance Act 1994, I table the ...
Speech byHon. D. HAMILLMEMBER FOR IPSWICHHansard 25 August 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTGoods and Services TaxHon. D. J. HAMILL (Ipswich—ALP) (Treasurer) (9.47 a.m.), by leave: I raise a matter that shouldbe of grave concern to all Queenslanders and that is the ...
Speech byHon. D. HAMILLMEMBER FOR IPSWICHHansard 27 August 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTSuncorp-Metway LtdHon. D. J. HAMILL (Ipswich—ALP) (Treasurer) (9.48 a.m.), by leave: I wish to inform the Housethat this Government is honouring its pre-election commitment to ...
Speech byHon. D. HAMILLMEMBER FOR IPSWICHHansard 16 September 1998MR SPEAKER'S RULINGMotion of DissentHon. D. J. HAMILL (Ipswich—ALP) (Treasurer) (9.09 p.m.): I am pleased to follow thehonourable member for Moggill in this debate. Although we are taking ...
Speech byHon. D. HAMILLMEMBER FOR IPSWICHHansard 18 September 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILLAPPROPRIATION BILLHon. D. J. HAMILL (Ipswich—ALP) (Treasurer) (3.43 p.m.), in reply: I thank all honourablemembers who participated in the debate for their ...
Speech byMr D. BRISKEYMEMBER FOR CLEVELANDHansard 6 August 1998ADDRESS IN REPLYMr BRISKEY (Cleveland—ALP) (2.43 p.m.): The State election on 13 June identifiedcrucial issues for all Queenslanders. Those are the issues that affect their daily lives, ...
Speech byMr D. BRISKEYMEMBER FOR CLEVELANDHansard 16 September 1998CLEVELAND AMBULANCE STATIONMr BRISKEY (Cleveland—ALP) (10.28 a.m.): Recently I had the great pleasure ofwelcoming the Minister for Emergency Services, the Honourable Merri Rose, to my ...
Speech byMr D. BRISKEYMEMBER FOR CLEVELANDHansard 17 September 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILLAPPROPRIATION BILLMr BRISKEY (Cleveland—ALP) (5.46 p.m.): Mr Speaker—Ms Bligh: It is a hard act to follow.Mr BRISKEY: It certainly is. I ask the honourable ...
Speech byMr D. BRISKEYMEMBER FOR CLEVELANDHansard 20 October 1998DISABILITY SERVICES; MISS LIONS COMPETITIONMr BRISKEY (Cleveland—ALP) (10.21 a.m.): The Beattie Government's $30m a yearincrease in funding for disability services is no token increase or minor ...
Speech byMr D. BRISKEYMEMBER FOR CLEVELANDHansard 21 October 1998CLEVELAND MEALS ON WHEELS ASSOCIATIONMr BRISKEY (Cleveland—ALP) (10.02 a.m.): Today I rise to pay tribute to the volunteersand management committee of the Cleveland Meals on Wheels Association. ...
Speech byMr D. BRISKEYMEMBER FOR CLEVELANDHansard 10 November 1998NATIVE TITLE (QUEENSLAND) STATE PROVISIONS AMENDMENT BILL (No. 2)Mr BRISKEY (Cleveland—ALP) (8.40 p.m.): I rise to support the Bill, which demonstratesthat only Labor Governments have the ...
Speech byMr D. BRISKEYMEMBER FOR CLEVELANDHansard 11 November 1998ARMISTICE DAYMr BRISKEY (Cleveland—ALP) (10.20 a.m.): I wish to say a few words to mark this day,the 80th anniversary of Armistice Day. I also wish that the House was not sitting today so that ...
Speech byMr D. BRISKEYMEMBER FOR CLEVELANDHansard 11 November 1998GAMING MACHINE TURNOVERMr BRISKEY (Cleveland—ALP) (11 p.m.): There has been much distortion andmisinformation surrounding recently released gaming machine turnover figures in Queensland.Funnily ...
Speech byDAVID DALGLEISHMEMBER FOR HERVEY BAYHansard 5 August 1998ADDRESS IN REPLY Mr DALGLEISH (Hervey Bay—ONP) (2.53 p.m.): In making my maiden speech, I would first liketo state how proud I am to be here as the member for Hervey Bay and as a member of ...
Speech byDAVID DALGLEISHMEMBER FOR HERVEY BAYHansard 5 August 1998ADDRESS IN REPLYMr DALGLEISH (Hervey Bay—ONP) (2.53 p.m.): In making my maiden speech, I would first liketo state how proud I am to be here as the member for Hervey Bay and as a member of ...
Speech byDAVID DALGLEISHMEMBER FOR HERVEY BAYHansard 21 October 1998MR J. RUSHMr DALGLEISH (Hervey Bay—ONP) (10.24 a.m.): I recently had the great pleasure of sharingsome special time with Mr Jack Rush. Mr Rush was born on 10 October 1898 and has recently ...
Speech byMr D. BRISKEYMEMBER FOR CLEVELANDHansard 21 October 1998UNEMPLOYMENTMr BRISKEY (Cleveland—ALP) (6.52 p.m.): I am pleased to speak in support of theamended motion and to place on the record my support for the programs this Government hasinitiated to ...
Speech byMr D. BRISKEYMEMBER FOR CLEVELANDHansard 21 October 1998MORETON BAY WATER TAXIS; MANSFIELD ALP BRANCHMr BRISKEY (Cleveland—ALP) (7.23 p.m.): The Beattie Government's first Budgetcontained funding for a small but by no means insignificant transport ...
Speech byMr D. BRISKEYMEMBER FOR CLEVELANDHansard 10 November 1998UNEMPLOYMENTMr BRISKEY (Cleveland—ALP) (11.56 a.m.): I rise today to speak on the most seriouseconomic and social issue facing the nation and the State: unemployment. Creating long-termand ...
Speech byMr D. BRISKEYMEMBER FOR CLEVELANDHansard 17 November 1998ACCRUAL OUTPUT BUDGETINGMr BRISKEY (Cleveland—ALP) (12 p.m.): One of the greatest challenges facingQueensland Treasury and the Queensland Public Service in the year ahead will be ...
Speech byMr D. BRISKEYMEMBER FOR CLEVELANDHansard 17 November 1998YOUTH UNEMPLOYMENT; VOICES OF YOUTH FORUMMr BRISKEY (Cleveland—ALP) (7.24 p.m.): Over the next month, 37,928 of Queenslandschool leavers will be facing their future head-on as they go on from ...
Speech byMr D. BRISKEYMEMBER FOR CLEVELANDHansard 30 July 1998MOTION OF CONFIDENCEMr BRISKEY (Cleveland—ALP) (3.43 p.m.): I rise to second the amendment moved bythe honourable member for Cook. I will speak briefly about this most significant day in the ...
Speech byMr D. BRISKEYMEMBER FOR CLEVELANDHansard 5 August 1998MR J. AUTONMr BRISKEY (Cleveland—ALP) (10.19 a.m.): I rise to speak about a young man with abig future. Jason Auton of Cleveland was recently named Young Retail Executive of the Year. Ifirst met ...
Speech byHon. D. HAMILLMEMBER FOR IPSWICHHansard 20 October 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTJapanese EconomyHon. D. J. HAMILL (Ipswich—ALP) (Treasurer) (9.46 a.m.), by leave: Last week, accompaniedby senior executives of the Queensland Treasury Corporation, I met ...
Speech byMr D. BRISKEYMEMBER FOR CLEVELANDHansard 5 August 1998STRADBROKE FERRIESMr BRISKEY (Cleveland—ALP) (7.27 p.m.): Before I raise the matter that I wish to speakabout tonight, I advise the member for Caboolture and all other One Nation Party members ...
Speech byMr 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 10 November 1998LOGAN AND MOUNT GRAVATT POLICE DISTRICTS, LAW AND ORDERMr MUSGROVE (Springwood—ALP) (12.01 a.m.): I rise to inform the House of some of theinitiatives of the Beattie Labor Government, and in ...
Speech byGRANT MUSGROVEMEMBER FOR SPRINGWOODHansard 12 November 1998EMERGENCY SERVICES LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr MUSGROVE (Springwood—ALP) (3.39 p.m.): I remind the member for Redlands of theMasters report, which was prepared and kept secret from this ...
Speech byGRANT MUSGROVEMEMBER FOR SPRINGWOODHansard 12 November 1998LOGAN HOSPITAL; TRANSPORTMr MUSGROVE (Springwood—ALP) (7.24 p.m.): Tonight I rise to inform the House of moreachievements of the Beattie Labor Government in Logan City. As the member for ...
Speech byGRANT MUSGROVEMEMBER FOR SPRINGWOODHansard 19 November 1998DAIRY INDUSTRY AMENDMENT BILLMr MUSGROVE (Springwood—ALP) (12.52 p.m.): I rise to support the passage of the DairyIndustry Amendment Bill. In common with the member for Kurwongbah, I had a ...
Speech byGRANT MUSGROVEMEMBER FOR SPRINGWOODHansard 19 November 1998LOGAN RADIO 101FMMr MUSGROVE (Springwood—ALP) (8.37 p.m.): I rise to pay tribute to the managementcommittee, past and present, of 101FM, whose 10th birthday celebration I was pleased to ...
Speech byHARRY BLACKMEMBER FOR WHITSUNDAYHansard 30 July 1998 1998MOTION OF CONFIDENCEMr BLACK (Whitsunday—ONP) (1.28 a.m.): I congratulate the Speaker on his election to hisoffice. Winston Churchill once told Parliament about his experience with the boneless ...
Speech byHARRY BLACKMEMBER FOR WHITSUNDAYHansard 25 August 1998MEMBERS FOR KEDRON, BUNDAMBA, IPSWICH, CHATSWORTH AND MURRUMBAMr BLACK (Whitsunday—ONP) (6.11 p.m.): I have pleasure in seconding this motion to restrictthe five ALP members representing the ...
Speech byHARRY BLACKMEMBER FOR WHITSUNDAYHansard 26 August 1998WORKPLACE RELATIONS AMENDMENT BILLMr BLACK (Whitsunday—ONP) (5.25 p.m.): Pauline Hanson's One Nation forum is completelyopposed to this Bill in its entirety. The principal goal of this Bill is to ...
Speech byGRANT MUSGROVEMEMBER FOR SPRINGWOODHansard 18 September 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILLAPPROPRIATION BILLMr MUSGROVE (Springwood—ALP) (2.30 p.m.): Much has been said about this Budget in thisdebate. Members opposite have claimed that this Budget ...
Speech byGRANT MUSGROVEMEMBER FOR SPRINGWOODHansard 20 October 1998AVERAGE AGE OF MEMBERS OF PARLIAMENTMr MUSGROVE (Springwood—ALP) (12.18 p.m.): I welcome the announcement today of thenew Federal shadow Cabinet. I think members will agree that it is a ...
Speech byGRANT MUSGROVEMEMBER FOR SPRINGWOODHansard 21 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee BReportMr MUSGROVE (Springwood—ALP) (4.02 p.m.): In relation to the arts, the member ...
Speech byMr G. HEALYMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA NORTHHansard 16 September 1998POLICE BLUE HEARTS AWARDS; BONANZA TIPPING COMPETITIONMr HEALY (Toowoomba North—NPA) (9.27 p.m.): Over the last two years, a very worthwhileand successful promotion has occurred as part of ...
Speech byMr G. HEALYMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA NORTHHansard 17 September 1998MINISTER FOR EMERGENCY SERVICESMr HEALY (Toowoomba North—NPA) (6.52 p.m.): It did not take long for this Minister to get herfeet under the ministerial desk and start creating havoc in her ...
Speech byMr G. HEALYMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA NORTHHansard 21 October 1998PERSONAL EXPLANATIONToowoomba Clydesdales Rugby League TeamMr HEALY (Toowoomba North—NPA) (9.52 a.m.), by leave: Yesterday in this House theMinister for Tourism, Sport and Racing made some ...
Speech 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 byHARRY BLACKMEMBER FOR WHITSUNDAYHansard 17 November 1998TRAINING FOR MATURE-AGE WORKERSMr BLACK (Whitsunday—ONP) (6.35 p.m.): I must point out One Nation's policy in relation toemployment. We seek to and have always sought to introduce a very ...
Speech byHARRY BLACKMEMBER FOR WHITSUNDAYHansard 18 November 1998QUEENSLAND BUILDING SERVICES AUTHORITY AMENDMENT BILLMr BLACK (Whitsunday—ONP) (10.20 a.m.): I move—"That the Bill be now read a second time."Security of payment in the building industry has ...
Speech byHon. HENRY PALASZCZUKMEMBER FOR INALAHansard 5 August 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTSugarcane SmutHon. H. PALASZCZUK (Inala—ALP) (Minister for Primary Industries) (10.02 a.m.), by leave: TheAustralian sugar industry has been on red alert ever since the ...
Speech byGRANT MUSGROVEMEMBER FOR SPRINGWOODHansard 6 August 1998MR N. RUNDAMEN; SPRINGWOOD STATE HIGH SCHOOLMr MUSGROVE (Springwood—ALP) (10.23 a.m.): I rise to inform this place of the work of anoutstanding individual and educator in my electorate, Mr Noel ...
Speech byGRANT MUSGROVEMEMBER FOR SPRINGWOODHansard 15 September 1998CRIME PREVENTION STRATEGYMr MUSGROVE (Springwood—ALP) (10.21 a.m.): The Government is determined to get toughon the causes of crime. Alcohol and drug abuse, child abuse, unemployment and ...
Speech byGRANT MUSGROVEMEMBER FOR SPRINGWOODHansard 16 September 1998ONE NATION PARTYMr MUSGROVE (Springwood—ALP) (9.42 p.m.): This morning the member for Tablelandsresponded quite vigorously to an answer given by the Deputy Premier to a question about racism ...
Speech byGRANT MUSGROVEMEMBER FOR SPRINGWOODHansard 17 September 1998ONE NATION PARTYMr MUSGROVE (Springwood—ALP) (10.16 a.m.): The member for Tablelands and the memberfor Caboolture get very upset when anyone dares to suggest that the members of their party, ...
Speech byHARRY BLACKMEMBER FOR WHITSUNDAYHansard 20 October 1998BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY (PORTABLE LONG SERVICE LEAVE) AMENDMENTBILLMr BLACK (Whitsunday—ONP) (4.54 p.m.): I rise to express my concern about the threat thatthis Bill poses to ravage ...
Speech byHARRY BLACKMEMBER FOR WHITSUNDAYHansard 21 October 1998UNEMPLOYMENTMr BLACK (Whitsunday—ONP) (6.48 p.m.): I support the motion that this House notes thedeteriorating jobs situation in Queensland and the failure of this Government to make any ...
Speech byHARRY BLACKMEMBER FOR WHITSUNDAYHansard 10 November 1998NATIVE TITLE (QUEENSLAND) STATE PROVISIONS AMENDMENT BILL (No. 2)Mr BLACK (Whitsunday—ONP) (11.02 p.m.): Native title is an issue of paramount importance toAustralia today. This issue has ...
Speech byGRANT MUSGROVEMEMBER FOR SPRINGWOODHansard 17 September 1998MINISTER FOR EMERGENCY SERVICESMr MUSGROVE (Springwood—ALP) (6.20 p.m.): I am pleased to hear that, in common with theformer Minister, the Minister also received a plaque. I am sure that she ...
Speech byKAREN STRUTHERSMEMBER FOR ARCHERFIELDHansard 5 August 1998ADDRESS IN REPLYMs STRUTHERS (Archerfield—ALP) (11.50 a.m.): It is with a great sense of honour andenthusiasm for the tasks ahead of me that I stand to make my inaugural speech in the ...
Speech byKAREN STRUTHERSMEMBER FOR ARCHERFIELDHansard 25 August 1998NATIVE TITLE (QUEENSLAND) STATE PROVISIONS BILLMs STRUTHERS (Archerfield—ALP) (4.11 p.m.): In speaking to the Native Title (Queensland)State Provisions Bill, I acknowledge that a number of ...
Speech byKAREN STRUTHERSMEMBER FOR ARCHERFIELDHansard 26 August 1998WORKPLACE RELATIONS AMENDMENT BILLMs STRUTHERS (Archerfield—ALP) (4.05 p.m.): As a proud unionist and Labor Party member,it gives me great pleasure to speak to the Workplace Relations ...
Speech byHon. JUDY SPENCEMEMBER FOR MOUNT GRAVATTHansard 18 November 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTIsland Industries Board, Annual ReportHon. J. C. SPENCE (Mount Gravatt— ALP) (Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait IslanderPolicy and Minister for Women's ...
Speech byHon. JUDY SPENCEMEMBER FOR MOUNT GRAVATTHansard 19 November 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTInternational Direct Mail HoaxesHon. J. C. SPENCE (Mount Gravatt— ALP) (Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait IslanderPolicy and Minister for Women's Policy and ...
Speech byJULIE ATTWOODMEMBER FOR MOUNT OMMANEYHansard 4 August 1998ADDRESS IN REPLYMrs ATTWOOD (Mount Ommaney—ALP) (4.59 p.m.): I am very honoured and proud to standbefore honourable members today as the first elected female member for the electorate of ...
Speech byHon. KEN HAYWARDMEMBER FOR KALLANGURHansard 6 August 1998ADDRESS IN REPLYHon. K. W. HAYWARD (Kallangur—ALP) (5.04 p.m.): It is certainly a great pleasure for me tohave this opportunity to speak to the motion for the adoption of the Address in Reply. ...
Speech byHon. KEN HAYWARDMEMBER FOR KALLANGURHansard 16 September 1998CABOOLTURE AND DISTRICT MENTAL HEALTH SERVICEHon. K. W. HAYWARD (Kallangur—ALP) (9.32 p.m.): Tonight it is a pleasure to highlight to theParliament the achievements and contribution to the ...
Speech byHon. KEN HAYWARDMEMBER FOR KALLANGURHansard 20 October 1998WATER STORAGE, IRVINEBANK; ELECTRICITY INDUSTRYHon. K. W. HAYWARD (Kallangur—ALP) (6.39 p.m.): I support the amendment to the motionmoved by the Minister. I wish to speak to the second part ...
Speech byKAREN STRUTHERSMEMBER FOR ARCHERFIELDHansard 16 September 1998QUEENSLAND VISIT BY GLENDA JACKSONMs STRUTHERS (Archerfield—ALP) (10.16 a.m.): I am sure that many members of this Househave been entertained by Glenda Jackson in the movies A Touch of ...
Speech byKAREN STRUTHERSMEMBER FOR ARCHERFIELDHansard 17 September 1998STROKE SUPPORT GROUP Ms STRUTHERS (Archerfield—ALP) (10.20 a.m.): Unlike my colleagues this morning, I do notpropose to talk about Rugby League. I intend to talk about the invaluable time ...
Speech byKAREN STRUTHERSMEMBER FOR ARCHERFIELDHansard 17 September 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILLAPPROPRIATION BILL Ms STRUTHERS (Archerfield—ALP) (9.03 p.m.): I rise to support these appropriation Bills. Eachyear, State Budgets come and go, but this one ...
Speech byKAREN STRUTHERSMEMBER FOR ARCHERFIELDHansard 21 October 1998UNEMPLOYMENT, ARCHERFIELD ELECTORATEMs STRUTHERS (Archerfield—ALP) (10.25 a.m.): I want us all to put ourselves in the shoes ofsomeone else for a moment. We are 45 years of age and we have ...
Speech byKAREN STRUTHERSMEMBER FOR ARCHERFIELDHansard 22 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee FReport No. 1Ms STRUTHERS (Archerfield—ALP) (3.06 p.m.): I firstly wish to express my support ...
Speech byJULIE ATTWOODMEMBER FOR MOUNT OMMANEYHansard 17 September 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILLAPPROPRIATION BILLMrs ATTWOOD (Mount Ommaney—ALP) (9.44 p.m.): I am proud to be part of a Governmentthat is committed to reducing unemployment and targeting ...
Speech byJULIE ATTWOODMEMBER FOR MOUNT OMMANEYHansard 20 October 1998BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY (PORTABLE LONG SERVICE LEAVE) AMENDMENTBILLMrs ATTWOOD (Mount Ommaney—ALP) (4.58 p.m.): The Bill before the House today is part ofan overall reform ...
Speech byJULIE ATTWOODMEMBER FOR MOUNT OMMANEYHansard 21 October 1998OXLEY SECONDARY COLLEGE; MONTROSE SPECIAL SCHOOLMrs ATTWOOD (Mount Ommaney—ALP) (10.14 a.m.): I would like to draw members' attentionto a special high school in my electorate called the ...
Speech byJULIE ATTWOODMEMBER FOR MOUNT OMMANEYHansard 26 August 1998WORKPLACE RELATIONS AMENDMENT BILLMrs ATTWOOD (Mount Ommaney—ALP) (5.31 p.m.): This Government is strongly opposed tothe QWA system of individual agreements that are kept secret and ...
Speech byJULIE ATTWOODMEMBER FOR MOUNT OMMANEYHansard 27 August 1998MR R. ATTWOODMrs ATTWOOD (Mount Ommaney—ALP) (2.31 a.m.): Today the member for Southport madecertain allegations against my husband. I would like to correct some errors of fact that he made ...
Speech byJULIE ATTWOODMEMBER FOR MOUNT OMMANEYHansard 17 September 1998GOODS AND SERVICES TAXMrs ATTWOOD (Mount Ommaney—ALP) (10.24 a.m.): I have had many approaches fromconcerned senior members in my electorate about the proposed GST of the present ...
Speech byKAREN STRUTHERSMEMBER FOR ARCHERFIELDHansard 10 November 1998NATIVE TITLE (QUEENSLAND) STATE PROVISIONS AMENDMENT BILL (No. 2)Ms STRUTHERS (Archerfield—ALP) (5.43 p.m.): The member for Tablelands has set me a hardact to follow. As I have been sitting ...
Speech byKAREN STRUTHERSMEMBER FOR ARCHERFIELDHansard 11 November 1998SEX HANDICAPMs STRUTHERS (Archerfield—ALP) (10.24 a.m.): Honourable members should be verydisturbed: Australia is facing a sex handicap until the year 2175. "Sex handicap" is the term used ...
Speech byKAREN STRUTHERSMEMBER FOR ARCHERFIELDHansard 17 November 1998FREIGHT RAIL SERVICESMs STRUTHERS (Archerfield—ALP) (10.27 p.m.): I could not end the parliamentary session thisyear without speaking on the topic of trains—the pet love of my predecessor, ...
Speech byKAREN STRUTHERSMEMBER FOR ARCHERFIELDHansard 17 November 1998TRAINING FOR MATURE-AGE WORKERSMs STRUTHERS (Archerfield—ALP) (6.49 p.m.): I support the amended motion because theprevious system was full of rorts. I want to tell the House about some of ...
Speech byJULIE ATTWOODMEMBER FOR MOUNT OMMANEYHansard 12 November 1998MONTROSE; MR T. DICKSONMrs ATTWOOD (Mount Ommaney—ALP) (10.23 a.m.): On 5 November I attended the annualgeneral meeting of the Queensland Society for Crippled Children at Montrose in ...
Speech byJULIE ATTWOODMEMBER FOR MOUNT OMMANEYHansard 17 November 1998BUS SUBSIDY ELIGIBILITY, MOUNT OMMANEY ELECTORATEMrs ATTWOOD (Mount Ommaney—ALP) (10.19 a.m.): I reply to the comments of the memberfor Gregory to honourable members on Thursday, 12 ...
Speech byJULIE ATTWOODMEMBER FOR MOUNT OMMANEYHansard 18 November 1998TRADING (ALLOWABLE HOURS) AMENDMENT BILLMrs ATTWOOD (Mount Ommaney—ALP) (9.57 p.m.): I speak in support of the Trading(Allowable Hours) Amendment Bill. A number of months ago, I had my ...
Speech byJULIE ATTWOODMEMBER FOR MOUNT OMMANEYHansard 18 November 1998JOB CREATIONMrs ATTWOOD (Mount Ommaney—ALP) (11.53 p.m.): Last month I had the honour of chairinga jobs policy council forum at Ipswich on behalf of the Minister for Employment and ...
Speech byJULIE ATTWOODMEMBER FOR MOUNT OMMANEYHansard 21 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee CReportMrs ATTWOOD (Mount Ommaney—ALP) (4.54 p.m.): Estimates Committee C was my ...
Speech byMr M. VEIVERSMEMBER FOR SOUTHPORTHansard 17 September 1998MINISTER FOR EMERGENCY SERVICESMr VEIVERS (Southport—NPA) (6.24 p.m.): I rise to support the Opposition's motion. Thismorning and in previous weeks, the Honourable Minister has made a number ...
Speech byMr M. VEIVERSMEMBER FOR SOUTHPORTHansard 19 November 1998DAIRY INDUSTRY AMENDMENT BILL Mr VEIVERS (Southport—NPA) (3.01 p.m.): Deregulation is all about Australian ownership—orthe lack of it. Deregulation has put many food processors in Australia in ...
Speech byMIKE REYNOLDSMEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLEHansard 4 August 1998ADDRESS IN REPLYMr REYNOLDS (Townsville—ALP) (5.36 p.m.): It is with a great deal of pleasure that I am ableto make my maiden speech as the member for the State seat of Townsville in this 49th ...
Speech byMIKE REYNOLDSMEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLEHansard 6 August 1998ABORIGINAL RECONCILIATIONMr REYNOLDS (Townsville—ALP) (10.18 a.m.): I refer to a headline in yesterday's Courier-Mail,5 August, which incorporated the words "Aboriginal industry". I deplore the ...
Speech byMIKE REYNOLDSMEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLEHansard 26 August 1998AUSTRALIANS FOR RECONCILIATIONMr REYNOLDS (Townsville—ALP) (10.15 a.m.): I would like to draw the attention of honourablemembers to the very solid work being done by Australians for ...
Speech byMIKE REYNOLDSMEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLEHansard 27 August 1998WORKPLACE RELATIONS AMENDMENT BILLMr REYNOLDS (Townsville—ALP) (12.04 p.m.): Today I am delighted to speak on theWorkplace Relations Amendment Bill and to emphasise its two central components: ...
Speech byMIKE REYNOLDSMEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLEHansard 15 September 1998CHILD CARE Mr REYNOLDS (Townsville—ALP) (11.57 a.m.): In recent weeks I have been approached byseveral day care centres within my electorate hit hard by the Howard Government's savage cuts ...
Speech byMIKE REYNOLDSMEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLEHansard 17 September 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILLAPPROPRIATION BILL Mr REYNOLDS (Townsville—ALP) (12.44 p.m.): It is with pleasure that I rise to speak on theappropriation Bills that are currently before the ...
Speech byMr N. ROBERTSMEMBER FOR NUDGEEHansard 26 August 1998WORKPLACE RELATIONS AMENDMENT BILLMr ROBERTS (Nudgee—ALP) (4.42 p.m.): This Bill is a welcome breath of fresh air on theindustrial relations agenda. It fulfils the first commitment of the new Labor ...
Speech byMr N. ROBERTSMEMBER FOR NUDGEEHansard 16 September 1998TRANSPORT LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr ROBERTS (Nudgee—ALP) (12.13 p.m.): I will make a few comments about the proposal toconstruct a rail link from the airport onto the Queensland Rail system. ...
Speech byMr N. ROBERTSMEMBER FOR NUDGEEHansard 17 September 1998 LANG PARK GRAND FINALSMr ROBERTS (Nudgee—ALP) (10.09 a.m.): It is a solemn occasion indeed whena member has to stand in this place and speak against the wishes of his own leader. Butas patron ...
Speech byMr N. ROBERTSMEMBER FOR NUDGEEHansard 20 October 1998BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY (PORTABLE LONG SERVICE LEAVE) AMENDMENTBILLMr ROBERTS (Nudgee—ALP) (5.16 p.m.): I wish to address the vital importance of training tothe building and ...
Speech byMr N. ROBERTSMEMBER FOR NUDGEEHansard 20 October 1998WATER STORAGE, IRVINEBANK; ELECTRICITY INDUSTRYMr ROBERTS (Nudgee—ALP) (6.30 p.m.): Currently the Government is doing everything in itspower to ensure that the lights stay on in Queensland. First ...
Speech byMr N. ROBERTSMEMBER FOR NUDGEEHansard 5 August 1998NATIONAL COMPETITION POLICYMr ROBERTS (Nudgee—ALP) (10.23 a.m.): I wish to raise an issue concerning the competitiveneutrality principles under the National Competition Policy, which generally ...
Speech byMr N. ROBERTSMEMBER FOR NUDGEEHansard 5 August 1998ADDRESS IN REPLYMr ROBERTS (Nudgee—ALP) (5.01 p.m.): It is a pleasure to have an opportunity to speak inthe Address in Reply debate. Firstly, I convey my thanks to the Governor for an excellent ...
Speech byMr N. ROBERTSMEMBER FOR NUDGEEHansard 26 August 1998CAR PARK, NORTHGATE RAILWAY STATIONMr ROBERTS (Nudgee—ALP) (10.23 a.m.): I wish to report on a significant victory for theresidents of Northgate. Queensland Rail has announced the construction of a ...
Speech byMIKE REYNOLDSMEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLEHansard 21 October 1998TOWNSVILLE CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICTMr REYNOLDS (Townsville—ALP) (10.22 a.m.): Stakeholders in the Townsville central businessdistrict are reaching consensus on action they believe is needed to ...
Speech byMIKE REYNOLDSMEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLEHansard 22 October 1998MISS E. CHEERSMr REYNOLDS (Townsville—ALP) (10.22 a.m.): Townsville has a proud record of cultural andcommunity development. This is exemplified across the city's range of endeavours in the ...
Speech byMIKE REYNOLDSMEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLEHansard 22 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee GReportMr REYNOLDS (Townsville—ALP) (4.39 p.m.): I rise in support of the Estimates Committee ...
Speech byMIKE REYNOLDSMEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLEHansard 10 November 1998NATIVE TITLE (QUEENSLAND) STATE PROVISIONS AMENDMENT BILL (No. 2)Mr REYNOLDS (Townsville—ALP) (5.07 p.m.): Today it is with a great deal of pleasure that I risein the House to speak in favour ...
Speech byMIKE REYNOLDSMEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLEHansard 12 November 1998FISH KILLSMr REYNOLDS (Townsville—ALP) (7.20 p.m.): Tonight I draw to the attention of the House therecent fish kills in the north Queensland region. Only two weeks ago tonight I was the guest ...
Speech byMIKE REYNOLDSMEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLEHansard 18 November 1998BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY (PORTABLE LONG SERVICE LEAVE) AMENDMENTBILL Mr REYNOLDS (Townsville—ALP) (4.48 p.m.): It is with pleasure that I rise this afternoon tospeak in favour of the ...
Speech byMIKE REYNOLDSMEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLEHansard 19 November 1998MULTICULTURALISMMr REYNOLDS (Townsville—ALP) (10.28 a.m.): In the past 24 hours we have heard some verycontrasting speeches in this House. At 9.35 a.m. yesterday we heard the Premier, Peter ...
Speech byMIKE REYNOLDSMEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLEHansard 19 November 1998TARIFF PROTECTION, SUGAR INDUSTRYMr REYNOLDS (Townsville—ALP) (6.39 p.m.): I speak tonight in favour of the amendmentmoved by the Minister. I know tonight that, in my capacity as the ...
Speech byMIKE REYNOLDSMEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLEHansard 19 November 1998 MULTICULTURALISMMr REYNOLDS (Townsville—ALP) (8.31 p.m.): This morning, I wondered why there were sixOne Nation members present late last night. Mr Borbidge: This morning or this evening.Mr ...
Speech byMr N. ROBERTSMEMBER FOR NUDGEEHansard 4 August 1998WORKERS COMPENSATIONMr ROBERTS (Nudgee—ALP) (6.24 p.m.): In his first speech, the new member for Ferny Groveraised a legitimate question about the rights and levels of protection that should be ...
Speech byMr N. ROBERTSMEMBER FOR NUDGEEHansard 21 October 1998DEFIBRILLATORSMr ROBERTS (Nudgee—ALP) (9.58 a.m.): Today in the House I raise the efforts of theQueensland Ambulance Service to have lifesaving cardiac defibrillators placed in areas where ...
Speech byMr N. ROBERTSMEMBER FOR NUDGEEHansard 22 October 1998PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEEReportsMr ROBERTS (Nudgee—ALP) (10.13 a.m.): I lay upon the table of the House Public WorksCommittee reports Nos 49 and 50 on its inquiries into the upgrading of the ...
Speech byMr N. ROBERTSMEMBER FOR NUDGEEHansard 22 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee FReport No. 1Mr ROBERTS (Nudgee—ALP) (2.56 p.m.): As Chairman of Estimates Committee F, I take ...
Speech byMr N. ROBERTSMEMBER FOR NUDGEEHansard 22 October 1998SCHOOL UNIFORMSMr ROBERTS (Nudgee—ALP) (7.03 p.m.): I take this opportunity to call upon the Governmentto take the necessary action to support school communities that wish to enforce appropriate ...
Speech byMr N. ROBERTSMEMBER FOR NUDGEEHansard 10 November 1998AUSTA ELECTRIC; NATIONAL COMPETITION POLICYMr ROBERTS (Nudgee—ALP) (10.28 a.m.): The Labor Party has a clearly defined policy toreconstitute AUSTA by reamalgamating the separate generation ...
Speech byMIKE REYNOLDSMEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLEHansard 17 November 1998WORKCOVER QUEENSLAND ACT Mr REYNOLDS (Townsville—ALP) (7.14 p.m.): Tonight I rise to speak about the draconianimplications of the WorkCover Queensland Act of 1996. The Santoro amendments to ...
Speech byMIKE REYNOLDSMEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLEHansard 17 September 1998THE STRAND, TOWNSVILLE Mr REYNOLDS (Townsville—ALP) (10.26 p.m.): The Strand in Townsville is destined to becomeone of Australia's top city beachfronts. Last Monday, Townsville Mayor Tony ...
Speech bySHAUN NELSONMEMBER FOR TABLELANDSHansard 10 November 1998NATIVE TITLE (QUEENSLAND) STATE PROVISIONS AMENDMENT BILL (No. 2)Mr NELSON (Tablelands—ONP) (5.23 p.m.): Today I will move a raft of amendments to theNative Title (Queensland) State Provisions ...
Speech bySHAUN NELSONMEMBER FOR TABLELANDSHansard 10 November 1998QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE Mr NELSON (Tablelands—ONP) (11.35 p.m.): Along with some longstanding members of thepolice community, tonight I watched in horror and dismay as the Police Minister ...
Speech bySHAUN NELSONMEMBER FOR TABLELANDSHansard 11 November 1998NATIONAL COMPETITION POLICY Mr NELSON (Tablelands—ONP) (6.17 p.m.): I rise tonight to second the motion moved by themember for Maryborough and acknowledge the fact that his understanding of ...
Speech bySHAUN NELSONMEMBER FOR TABLELANDSHansard 11 November 1998CITIZENS' INITIATED REFERENDUM (CONSTITUTION AMENDMENT) BILL Mr NELSON (Tablelands—ONP) (10.25 p.m.): I would like to believe that if One Nation hadintroduced the CIR Bill, and not the ...
Speech bySHAUN NELSONMEMBER FOR TABLELANDSHansard 18 November 1998MINISTER FOR EDUCATIONMr NELSON (Tablelands—ONP) (6.19 p.m.): I move the following amendment—"Delete all words after 'That' and insert the following—'this House expresses its concerns that ...
Speech bySHAUN NELSONMEMBER FOR TABLELANDSHansard 19 November 1998LEGISLATIVE STANDARDS AMENDMENT BILLMr NELSON (Tablelands—ONP) (10.16 a.m.): I move—"That the Bill be now read a second time."Before I begin, let me say at the outset that my motive for ...
Speech bySHAUN NELSONMEMBER FOR TABLELANDSHansard 19 November 1998TARIFF PROTECTION, SUGAR INDUSTRYMr NELSON (Tablelands—ONP) (6.43 p.m.): I had a speech written, but I am going to deviatefrom it because I have to address some of the absolute lies and ...
Speech byMr S. ROBERTSONMEMBER FOR SUNNYBANKHansard 4 August 1998IMMIGRATIONMr ROBERTSON (Sunnybank—ALP) (12.19 p.m.): Mr Deputy Speaker, firstly allow me tocongratulate you on your elevation to that position and ask you to pass on my congratulations to ...
Speech bySHAUN NELSONMEMBER FOR TABLELANDSHansard 17 September 1998WATER AUCTIONING, TINAROO FALLS DAMMr NELSON (Tablelands—ONP) (10.32 p.m.): Tonight I rise to condemn the practice ofauctioning water from the Tinaroo Falls Dam. I point out to members of the ...
Speech bySHAUN NELSONMEMBER FOR TABLELANDSHansard 20 October 1998WATER STORAGE, IRVINEBANKMr NELSON (Tablelands—ONP) (10.23 a.m.): According to a letter from the Minister for Minesand Energy dated 25 August 1998, the State is trying to gain exclusion from ...
Speech bySHAUN NELSONMEMBER FOR TABLELANDSHansard 20 October 1998WATER STORAGE, IRVINEBANKMr NELSON (Tablelands—ONP) (11.51 a.m.): Fair and equitable treatment by Governmentdepartments is totally necessary for the public to have faith in their system of ...
Speech bySHAUN NELSONMEMBER FOR TABLELANDSHansard 20 October 1998WATER STORAGE, IRVINEBANK; ELECTRICITY INDUSTRYMr NELSON (Tablelands—ONP) (6 p.m.): I move—"That the Minister for Mines and Energy will formally apologise, and allow adequatecompensation to be ...
Speech byMr S. ROBERTSONMEMBER FOR SUNNYBANKHansard 5 August 1998ADDRESS IN REPLYMr ROBERTSON (Sunnybank—ALP) (4.24 p.m.): It is with pleasure that I rise to speak in thisAddress in Reply debate. First, I take the opportunity to thank the people of Sunnybank ...
Speech bySHAUN NELSONMEMBER FOR TABLELANDSHansard 12 November 1998QUEENSLAND HEALTHMr NELSON (Tablelands—ONP) (6.25 p.m.): I move the following amendment, which deletes allthe words in the Government's amendment and inserts the amendment circulated in my ...
Speech bySHAUN NELSONMEMBER FOR TABLELANDSHansard 16 September 1998FREEDOM OF SPEECHMr NELSON (Tablelands—ONP) (10.25 a.m.): I wish to read the following statement—"I have fought against white domination, and I have fought against black domination. Ihave ...
Speech bySHAUN NELSONMEMBER FOR TABLELANDSHansard 16 September 1998PUBLIC SERVICE AMENDMENT BILLMr NELSON (Tablelands—ONP) (4.32 p.m.): Today I rise to support the member for SurfersParadise in relation to the Public Service Amendment Bill. I believe that ...
Speech bySHAUN NELSONMEMBER FOR TABLELANDSHansard 17 September 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILLAPPROPRIATION BILLMr NELSON (Tablelands—ONP) (8.56 p.m.): Mr Deputy Speaker, thank you for your update. Iwould like to concede to the Treasurer that, if there ...
Speech bySHAUN NELSONMEMBER FOR TABLELANDSHansard 22 October 1998PRIVATISATION OF TABMr NELSON (Tablelands—ONP) (6.25 p.m.): I move the following amendment to theamendment moved by the member for Gladstone—"Add the following words after 'process'—'and that ...
Speech bySHAUN NELSONMEMBER FOR TABLELANDSHansard 15 September 1998PERSONAL EXPLANATIONUse of Legislative Assembly Crest in AdvertisingMr NELSON (Tablelands—ONP) (10.07 a.m.), by leave: With regard to the use of theparliamentary crest in one of my local ...
Speech byHon. WENDY EDMONDMEMBER FOR MOUNT COOT-THAHansard 12 November 1998HEALTH PRACTITIONERS (SPECIAL EVENTS EXEMPTION) BILLHon. W. M. EDMOND (Mount Coot-tha— ALP) (Minister for Health) (4.32 p.m.), in reply: I thankthe member for Maroochydore and the ...
Speech byHon. WENDY EDMONDMEMBER FOR MOUNT COOT-THAHansard 12 November 1998QUEENSLAND HEALTHHon. W. M. EDMOND (Mount Coot-tha— ALP) (Minister for Health) (6.15 p.m.) I move thefollowing amendment—"To delete all words after 'notes' and insert the following—• ...
Speech byHon. WENDY EDMONDMEMBER FOR MOUNT COOT-THAHansard 17 November 1998HEALTH AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLHon. W. M. EDMOND (Mount Coot-tha— ALP) (Minister for Health) (3.59 p.m.), in reply: I takethis opportunity to thank all members for their ...
Speech byHon. WENDY EDMONDMEMBER FOR MOUNT COOT-THAHansard 18 November 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTAIDS Awareness WeekHon. W. M. EDMOND (Mount Coot-tha— ALP) (Minister for Health) (9.51 a.m.), by leave:Tuesday, 24 November 1998, marks the beginning of AIDS ...
Speech byMr ALLAN GRICE, OAMMEMBER FOR BROADWATERHansard 4 March 1999HEINER DOCUMENTSMr GRICE (Broadwater—NPA) (6.35 p.m.): It is a shame that the Premier has such little respectfor his position as Premier of this State that he comes into this House and seeks ...
Speech byMr ALLAN GRICE, OAMMEMBER FOR BROADWATERHansard 4 March 1999GOLD COAST WATER POLICE Mr GRICE (Broadwater—NPA) (7.14 p.m.): I rise to speak about a couple of issues pertaining tothe Gold Coast. First I mention the Water Police, who do some great work ...
Speech byMr ALLAN GRICE, OAMMEMBER FOR BROADWATERHansard 8 June 1999PUBLIC HOUSING, BROADWATER ELECTORATEMr GRICE (Broadwater—NPA) (12.07 p.m.): This morning I tabled in the House a petition from340 residents in the electorate of Broadwater with respect to ...
Speech byMr ALLAN GRICE, OAMMEMBER FOR BROADWATERHansard 10 June 1999INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS BILLMr GRICE (Broadwater—NPA) (11.15 p.m.): The heading on my speech notes is: "armed anddangerous"—the member for Kallangur, perhaps.The handling of the Industrial ...
Speech byMr ALLAN GRICE, OAMMEMBER FOR BROADWATERHansard 21 July 1999CHILD ABUSE; FORDE INQUIRY RECOMMENDATIONSMr GRICE (Broadwater—NPA) (6.37 p.m.): I, too, would like to support the comments madetonight supporting the inquiry carried out by Mrs Forde. I ...
Speech byHon. WENDY EDMONDMEMBER FOR MOUNT COOT-THAHansard 5 August 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTCutaneous AnthraxHon. W. M. EDMOND (Mount Coot-tha— ALP) (Minister for Health) (9.44 a.m.), by leave:Queensland Health is investigating a case of cutaneous anthrax in ...
Speech byHon. WENDY EDMONDMEMBER FOR MOUNT COOT-THAHansard 26 August 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTAustralian Health Care Agreement Hon. W. M. EDMOND (Mount Coot-tha— ALP) (Minister for Health) (9.47 a.m.), by leave: Iwould like to advise the House of the ...
Speech byHon. WENDY EDMONDMEMBER FOR MOUNT COOT-THAHansard 27 August 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTCo-location of Public and Private HospitalsHon. W. M. EDMOND (Mount Coot-tha— ALP) (Minister for Health) (9.50 a.m.), by leave: I riseto advise the House of my ...
Speech byHon. WENDY EDMONDMEMBER FOR MOUNT COOT-THAHansard 15 September 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTNaltrexone TrialsHon. W. M. EDMOND (Mount Coot-tha— ALP) (Minister for Health) (9.47 a.m.), by leave: I riseto advise the House of my approval for the extension ...
Speech byHon. WENDY EDMONDMEMBER FOR MOUNT COOT-THAHansard 16 September 1998CENSURE OF MINISTER FOR HEALTHHon. W. M. EDMOND (Mount Coot-tha— ALP) (Minister for Health) (6.15 p.m.): I move—"That all words after 'House' be deleted and replaced by: 'note the ...
Speech byHon. WENDY EDMONDMEMBER FOR MOUNT COOT-THAHansard 17 September 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTWater QualityHon. W. M. EDMOND (Mount Coot-tha— ALP) (Minister for Health) (9.43 a.m.), by leave: I riseto advise the House on action this Government is taking on ...
Speech byHon. WENDY EDMONDMEMBER FOR MOUNT COOT-THAHansard 18 September 1998HEALTH PRACTITIONERS (SPECIAL EVENTS EXEMPTION) BILLHon. W. M. EDMOND (Mount Coot-tha— ALP) (Minister for Health) (10.32 a.m.): I move—"That the Bill be now read a second time."I am ...
Speech byHon. V. LESTERMEMBER FOR KEPPELHansard 4 August 1998ADDRESS IN REPLY Hon. V. P. LESTER (Keppel—NPA) (4.39 p.m.): I am happy to be back here in the House afterso many years of continuous service in the Parliament. I thank all of those people who stood ...
Speech byHon. V. LESTERMEMBER FOR KEPPELHansard 5 August 1998SPORTING SHOOTERSHon. V. P. LESTER (Keppel—NPA) (6 p.m.): I move—"That this House—(a) recognises the need for sporting shooters to be able to partake in their chosen sport in asafe and disciplined ...
Speech byHon. V. LESTERMEMBER FOR KEPPELHansard 6 August 1998MILLERS TIMBER YARD, COOKTOWNHon. V. P. LESTER (Keppel—NPA) (10.11 a.m.): I refer to the plight of Millers Timber Yard atCooktown. In September 1997, it applied for a permit for Timber Reserve 165. ...
Speech byHon. V. LESTERMEMBER FOR KEPPELHansard 26 August 1998MANLY ROAD TRAFFIC ACTION GROUPHon. V. P. LESTER (Keppel—NPA) (10.21 a.m.): Recently, members of the Manly Road TrafficAction Group made representations to me about their frustration with the ...
Speech byHon. V. LESTERMEMBER FOR KEPPELHansard 26 August 1998REVOCATION OF STATE FOREST AREASHon. V. P. LESTER (Keppel—NPA) (2.52 p.m.): The Opposition supports this motion to exciseland from State Forest 571. The various reasons for doing this have been ...
Speech byHon. V. LESTERMEMBER FOR KEPPELHansard 27 August 1998EMERGENCY SERVICES, KEPPEL ELECTORATEHon. V. P. LESTER (Keppel—NPA) (2.29 a.m.): I also express my condolences to the Saundersfamily on their sad loss.Tonight I ask the Minister for Emergency ...
Speech byHon. V. LESTERMEMBER FOR KEPPELHansard 17 September 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILLAPPROPRIATION BILLHon. V. P. LESTER (Keppel—NPA) (9.08 p.m.): In speaking to the Budget, I would like to referto some local issues and then some issues in relation ...
Speech byHon. V. LESTERMEMBER FOR KEPPELHansard 20 October 1998NEW HOSPITAL, CAPRICORN COASTHon. V. P. LESTER (Keppel—NPA) (10.26 a.m.): I preface my comments by stating that anumber of Ministers opposite have indeed given courteous replies and tried to be ...
Speech byHon. V. LESTERMEMBER FOR KEPPELHansard 22 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee GReportHon. V. P. LESTER (Keppel—NPA) (4.03 p.m.): At the outset, I congratulate those memberswho ...
Speech byHon. V. LESTERMEMBER FOR KEPPELHansard 12 November 1998SUGAR INDUSTRY; FISH KILLSHon. V. P. LESTER (Keppel—NPA) (10.17 a.m.): I have waited the whole week and given theMinister for Environment and Heritage and Minister for Natural Resources the ...
Speech byHon. V. LESTERMEMBER FOR KEPPELHansard 19 November 1998VALUATION OF LAND AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Hon. V. P. LESTER (Keppel—NPA) (11.30 a.m.): The Opposition will be supporting this Bill,which overcomes some minor legal concerns in ...
Speech byHon. WENDY EDMONDMEMBER FOR MOUNT COOT-THAHansard 22 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee EReportHon. W. M. EDMOND (Mount Coot-tha— ALP) (Minister for Health) (2.35 p.m.): I ...
Speech byHon. WENDY EDMONDMEMBER FOR MOUNT COOT-THAHansard 11 November 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTJames Cook University Medical SchoolHon. W. M. EDMOND (Mount Coot-tha— ALP) (Minister for Health) (9.48 a.m.), by leave: I risetoday to clearly and unambiguously ...
Speech byHon. WENDY EDMONDMEMBER FOR MOUNT COOT-THAHansard 20 October 1998HEALTH AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLHon. W. M. EDMOND (Mount Coot-tha— ALP) (Minister for Health) (12.37 p.m.): I move—"That the Bill be now read a second time." Cancer of the ...
Speech byHon. V. LESTERMEMBER FOR KEPPELHansard 19 November 1998TARIFF PROTECTION, SUGAR INDUSTRYHon. V. P. LESTER (Keppel—NPA) (6.34 p.m.): I support the Opposition's amendment, whichcalls on the minority Beattie Government to recognise the plight of ...
Speech byHon. WENDY EDMONDMEMBER FOR MOUNT COOT-THAHansard 12 November 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTLyssavirusHon. W. M. EDMOND (Mount Coot-tha— ALP) (Minister for Health) (9.49 a.m.), by leave: I riseto renew a public warning about the potential health risks of ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 17 September 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILLAPPROPRIATION BILLDr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (Leader of the Liberal Party) (12.03 p.m.): It gives me pleasure torise and speak to the Appropriation Bills. Mr Deputy ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 21 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee AReport No. 2Dr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (Leader of the Liberal Party) (12.45 p.m.): I begin by ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 21 October 1998UNEMPLOYMENTDr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (Leader of the Liberal Party) (6.03 p.m.): I move—"That this House notes the deteriorating job situation in Queensland and the failure ofthis Government to ...
Speech byHon. D. HAMILLMEMBER FOR IPSWICHHansard 18 November 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTGoods and Services TaxHon. D. J. HAMILL (Ipswich—ALP) (Treasurer) (9.39 a.m.), by leave: In the debate over theintroduction of a GST and the share of that revenue which is ...
Speech byHon. D. HAMILLMEMBER FOR IPSWICHHansard 19 November 1998REVENUE AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLHon. D. J. HAMILL (Ipswich—ALP) (Treasurer) (7.50 p.m.): I move—"That the Bill be now read a second time."The Revenue and Other Legislation Amendment ...
Speech byHon. D. HAMILLMEMBER FOR IPSWICHHansard 19 November 1998GAMING MACHINE AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLHon. D. J. HAMILL (Ipswich—ALP) (Treasurer) (8.04 p.m.): I move—"That the Bill be now read a second time."This Bill will amend the Gaming ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 28 July 1998ELECTION OF SPEAKERDr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (Leader of the Liberal Party) (10.56 a.m.): As the Leader of theOpposition has indicated, we have not proposed a nomination from the Opposition for the ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 10 November 1998NATIVE TITLE (QUEENSLAND) STATE PROVISIONS AMENDMENT BILL (No. 2)Dr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (Leader of the Liberal Party) (4.09 p.m.): I rise to speak to the NativeTitle (Queensland) State ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 10 November 1998PRIVATISATION OF TABDr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (Leader of the Liberal Party) (6.35 p.m.): It gives me pleasure toenter this debate. I think we should understand one thing quite clearly. The ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 11 November 1998ARMISTICE DAYDr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (Leader of the Liberal Party) (10.22 a.m.): In common with themember for Cleveland, it is my privilege to say a few words about the day that we must never ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 30 July 1998MOTION OF CONDOLENCETsunami Disaster, Papua New GuineaDr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (Leader of the Liberal Party) (10.22 a.m.): The parliamentary LiberalParty joins with the Premier and the Leader of the ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 30 July 1998MOTION OF CONFIDENCE IN GOVERNMENTDr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (Leader of the Liberal Party) (11.28 a.m.): I rise to speak against themotion and to support the amendment to the motion moved by the Leader ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 4 August 1998WORKERS COMPENSATIONDr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (Leader of the Liberal Party) (6.05 p.m.): I rise to second the motionmoved by the member for Clayfield and also to support the member in this debate. ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 25 August 1998COALITION BUDGET, GST BLACK HOLESDr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (Leader of the Liberal Party) (11.30 a.m.): I fear that Budget day willbe a black day for Queenslanders. I say this because it is patently ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 27 August 1998FORDE INQUIRY; MR H. HEILPERNDr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (Leader of the Liberal Party) (6.10 p.m.): I second the motion movedby the honourable member for Indooroopilly. Let us be very clear about two ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 27 August 1998WORKPLACE RELATIONS AMENDMENT BILLDr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (Leader of the Liberal Party) (9.30 p.m.): I rise briefly to support theshadow Minister and member for Clayfield in opposition to the ...
Speech byHon. D. HAMILLMEMBER FOR IPSWICHHansard 10 November 1998PRIVATISATION OF TAB Hon. D. J. HAMILL (Ipswich—ALP) (Treasurer) (6.19 p.m.): I rise to second the amendmentmoved by the Premier and, in doing so, I want to further outline some of the financial ...
Speech byHon. D. HAMILLMEMBER FOR IPSWICHHansard 11 November 1998NATIONAL COMPETITION POLICY Hon. D. J. HAMILL (Ipswich—ALP) (Treasurer) (6.22 p.m.): I move—"Delete all words after 'moved—That' and insert the following—'This House supports the Beattie ...
Speech byHon. D. HAMILLMEMBER FOR IPSWICHHansard 17 November 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTGoods and Services Tax Hon. D. J. HAMILL (Ipswich—ALP) (Treasurer) (9.50 a.m.), by leave: As the Premier has madeabundantly clear, the Commonwealth has conspired with other ...
Speech byHon. D. HAMILLMEMBER FOR IPSWICHHansard 21 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee AReport No. 2Hon. D. J. HAMILL (Ipswich—ALP) (Treasurer) (2.41 p.m.): One of the key features of ...
Speech byHon. D. HAMILLMEMBER FOR IPSWICHHansard 21 October 1998UNEMPLOYMENTHon. D. J. HAMILL (Ipswich—ALP) (Treasurer) (6.33 p.m.): The Leader of the Oppositionbelieves that if he can say the same untruth time and time again people might just believe him. ...
Speech byHon. D. HAMILLMEMBER FOR IPSWICHHansard 22 October 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTTreasurer's Annual StatementHon. D. J. HAMILL (Ipswich—ALP) (Treasurer) (9.40 a.m.), by leave: As the House will beaware, the Treasurer's Annual Statement is my report to ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 16 September 1998MR SPEAKER'S RULINGMotion of DissentDr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (Leader of the Liberal Party) (8.59 p.m.): I rise to support the motionmoved by the Leader of the Opposition and supported by the ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 17 September 1998MEMBER FOR SPRINGWOOD; GOODS AND SERVICES TAXDr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (Leader of the Liberal Party) (10.07 a.m.): Yesterday in this place Ilistened to a concerted attack on the GST, so today I ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 11 November 1998NATIONAL COMPETITION POLICYDr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (Leader of the Liberal Party) (6.37 p.m.): I rise to second theamendment moved by the Leader of the Opposition to the amendment moved by the ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 17 November 1998GOODS AND SERVICES TAXDr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (Leader of the Liberal Party) (10.18 a.m.): In the past few days, thePremier has made much political mileage out of supposedly standing up for ...
Speech byJEFF SEENEYMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard 22 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee GReportMr SEENEY (Callide—NPA) (4.13 p.m.): I do appreciate the opportunity to comment yet againon ...
Speech byJEFF SEENEYMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard 11 November 1998NATIVE TITLE (QUEENSLAND) STATE PROVISIONS AMENDMENT BILL (No. 2)Mr SEENEY (Callide—NPA) (12.03 p.m.): I am pleased to be able to make a contribution in thefinal stages of this debate on the ...
Speech byJEFF SEENEYMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard 12 November 1998HEALTH AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr SEENEY (Callide—NPA) (5.46 p.m.): I appreciate the opportunity to make a contribution tothe debate tonight. Indeed, Mr Deputy Speaker, I appreciate ...
Speech byJEFF SEENEYMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard 12 November 1998QUEENSLAND HEALTHMr SEENEY (Callide—NPA) (6.35 p.m.): I rise to support the amendment that was moved bythe member for Tablelands, which is an extension of the motion moved by the member ...