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Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 17 November 1998TRAINING FOR MATURE-AGE WORKERSMs BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (6.30 p.m.): In this debate, it is crucial to point out how out of stepwith the rest of Australia Queensland has been under the previous ...
Speech byMrs D. PRATTMEMBER FOR BARAMBAHHansard 17 September 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILLAPPROPRIATION BILL Mrs PRATT (Barambah—ONP) (Deputy Leader of the One Nation Party) (2.47 p.m.): TheBudget papers hold very little for the people of Barambah. The ...
Speech byMrs D. PRATTMEMBER FOR BARAMBAHHansard 20 October 1998WATER STORAGE, IRVINEBANK; ELECTRICITY INDUSTRY Mrs PRATT (Barambah—ONP) (Deputy Leader of the One Nation Party) (6.05 p.m.): I rise tosecond the motion put forward by the member for Tablelands. ...
Speech byMr DOUG SLACKMEMBER FOR BURNETTHansard 30 July 1998MOTION OF CONFIDENCE Mr SLACK (Burnett—NPA) (10.09 p.m.): Earlier, the member for Southport mentioned that therecent election had been his fifth. I inform the House that, obviously, it was also my ...
Speech byMr DOUG SLACKMEMBER FOR BURNETTHansard 4 August 1998ADDRESS IN REPLY Mr SLACK (Burnett—NPA) (4.06 p.m.): Firstly, I take this opportunity to pledge my loyalty to theCrown and my commitment to the people of Queensland and to the people of my ...
Speech byMr DOUG SLACKMEMBER FOR BURNETTHansard 4 August 1998WORKERS COMPENSATION Mr SLACK (Burnett—NPA) (6.30 p.m.): It is now history that, when the coalition attained office,the workers compensation scheme in Queensland was, in round figures, $400m in ...
Speech 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 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 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 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 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 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 12 November 1998QUEENSLAND HEALTHMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (6 p.m.): I move—"That this House notes with alarm the health crisis overtaking Queensland's public healthsystem, including—mass meeting ...
Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 18 November 1998PRIVILEGEComments by Member for NicklinMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (10.18 a.m.): I rise on a matter of privilege suddenlyarising.Mr SPEAKER: Order! The member cannot rise on a ...
Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 18 November 1998PRIVILEGEComments by Member for NicklinMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (10.25 a.m.): I rise on a matter of privilege suddenlyarising. This concerns the misrepresentations of the member ...
Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 18 November 1998MINISTER FOR EDUCATIONMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (6.49 p.m.): It is with great pleasure that I rise tonight tosupport the coalition's motion moved by the shadow Minister, because ...
Speech byMr DOUG SLACKMEMBER FOR BURNETTHansard 27 August 1998WORKPLACE RELATIONS AMENDMENT BILL Mr SLACK (Burnett—NPA) (3.11 p.m.): With pleasure I join in this debate and support theOpposition's position in relation to opposing the Bill before the House. ...
Speech 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 byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR WARWICKHansard 30 July 1998MOTION OF CONFIDENCEMr SPRINGBORG (Warwick—NPA) (4.51 p.m.): Mr Speaker, let me congratulate you on yourelevation to the Speakership of this Parliament. I have confidence in your ability. Our ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR WARWICKHansard 4 August 1998ADDRESS IN REPLYMr SPRINGBORG (Warwick—NPA) (2.47 p.m.): I would like to thank the Governor ofQueensland very much for his address and for the opportunity to be able to make a few comments ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR WARWICKHansard 5 August 1998SPORTING SHOOTERS Mr SPRINGBORG (Warwick—NPA) (6.41 p.m.): I rise to support the original motion moved inthis place by the honourable member for Keppel and to speak against the proposed ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR WARWICKHansard 16 September 1998PUBLIC SERVICE AMENDMENT BILLMr SPRINGBORG (Warwick—NPA) (4.17 p.m.): I have much pleasure in supporting this Billbecause, if it is enacted, it will prevent a great injustice that the Beattie ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR WARWICKHansard 18 September 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILLAPPROPRIATION BILLMr SPRINGBORG (Warwick—NPA) (11.05 a.m.): The Justice budget largely reflects the Budgetthat was brought down in May by the coalition ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR WARWICKHansard 21 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee AReport No. 1Mr SPRINGBORG (Warwick—NPA) (11.58 a.m.): It is with a great deal of pleasure that ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR WARWICKHansard 21 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee BReportMr SPRINGBORG (Warwick—NPA) (3.47 p.m.): I thank the other members of the committeeand, in ...
Speech byHon. KEN HAYWARDMEMBER FOR KALLANGURHansard 19 November 1998PRIMARY INDUSTRIES LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLHon. K. W. HAYWARD (Kallangur—ALP) (4.17 p.m.): I support the Primary IndustriesLegislation Amendment Bill 1998. In particular, I wish to address ...
Speech byHon. KEN HAYWARDMEMBER FOR KALLANGURHansard 19 November 1998TARIFF PROTECTION, SUGAR INDUSTRYHon. K. W. HAYWARD (Kallangur—ALP) (6.29 p.m.): I rise to support the amendment movedby the Honourable the Minister for Primary Industries. Clearly, the ...
Speech byKEN TURNERMEMBER FOR THURINGOWAHansard 6 August 1998ADDRESS IN REPLYMr TURNER (Thuringowa—ONP) (2.30 p.m.): For me, last night was a very long night. I wasstruggling to come to grips with what I might speak about today to catch the importance of ...
Speech byMr K. LINGARDMEMBER FOR BEAUDESERTHansard 16 September 1998AUSTRALIAN 16-WAY FORMATION SKYDIVING TEAMMr LINGARD (Beaudesert—NPA) (10.18 a.m.): On Monday of this week, I had the delightful jobof presenting to the Australian skydiving team a world ...
Speech byMr K. LINGARDMEMBER FOR BEAUDESERTHansard 17 September 1998MR G. LUIMr LINGARD (Beaudesert—NPA) (10.24 p.m.): I pay my deepest respects to one of thegreatest men of the Torres Strait islands. On 24 August, Mr Getano Lui Senior from Yam Island ...
Speech byMr K. LINGARDMEMBER FOR BEAUDESERTHansard 18 September 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILLAPPROPRIATION BILLMr LINGARD (Beaudesert—NPA) (3.25 p.m.): I wish to direct my comments to the Treasurerwhom I note is present in the Chamber. I refer to a ...
Speech byHon. K. LINGARDMEMBER FOR BEAUDESERTHansard 22 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee DReportHon. K. R. LINGARD (Beaudesert—NPA) (12.19 p.m.): On 18 September I raised my ...
Speech byHon. K. LINGARDMEMBER FOR BEAUDESERTHansard 22 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee FReportHon. K. R. LINGARD (Beaudesert—NPA) (3.32 p.m.): Today is the celebration of my 15 ...
Speech byKEN TURNERMEMBER FOR THURINGOWAHansard 27 August 1998CHEVRON GAS PIPELINE; STANWELLMr TURNER (Thuringowa—ONP) (2.19 a.m.): I agree with and commend the Premier'scommitment to the Chevron pipeline and to the establishment of a power station in our ...
Speech byKEN TURNERMEMBER FOR THURINGOWAHansard 17 September 1998MINISTER FOR EMERGENCY SERVICESMr TURNER (Thuringowa—ONP) (6.44 p.m.): I am appalled to think that a Minister of the Crowntaking advice from power-drunk bureaucrats would make such a misguided ...
Speech byKEN TURNERMEMBER FOR THURINGOWAHansard 20 October 1998REHABILITATION AND ACUTE SPINAL UNITS, NORTH QUEENSLANDMr TURNER (Thuringowa—ONP) (7.23 p.m.): I am glad to see that the Minister for Health is inthe House. Since 1990, the Paraplegic and ...
Speech byKEN TURNERMEMBER FOR THURINGOWAHansard 10 November 1998TRANSPLANTATION AND ANATOMY ACT AMENDMENT BILLMr TURNER (Thuringowa—ONP) (10.17 a.m.): I move—"That the Bill be now read a second time."Australia today is leading the world in many areas of ...
Speech byKEN TURNERMEMBER FOR THURINGOWAHansard 10 November 1998DISABILITY SERVICESMr TURNER (Thuringowa—ONP) (12.26 p.m.): The Disability Act of 1992 aimed at facilitatingcommunity access for people with a disability. While most of the sections in this Act ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR WARWICKHansard 25 August 1998MEMBERS FOR KEDRON, BUNDAMBA, IPSWICH, CHATSWORTH AND MURRUMBA Mr SPRINGBORG (Warwick—NPA) (6.21 p.m.): I move the following amendment—"Omit all words after 'That' and insert—'Given the ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR WARWICKHansard 27 August 1998CORRECTIVE SERVICES AND PENALTIES AND SENTENCES AMENDMENT BILLMr SPRINGBORG (Warwick—NPA) (11.48 a.m.): I move—"That the Bill be now read a second time."In the lead-up to the 13 June State ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR WARWICKHansard 27 August 1998WHARPS PASTORAL HOLDINGMr SPRINGBORG (Warwick—NPA) (2.25 a.m.): This morning in this Parliament one of theParliament's great conspiracy theorists, the member for Everton, made some absolutely ...
Speech byHon. KEN HAYWARDMEMBER FOR KALLANGURHansard 22 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee EReportHon. K. W. HAYWARD (Kallangur—ALP) (12.55 p.m.): It is certainly a great pleasure to ...
Speech byHon. KEN HAYWARDMEMBER FOR KALLANGURHansard 22 October 1998PRIVATISATION OF TABHon. K. W. HAYWARD (Kallangur—ALP) (6.34 p.m.): I think tonight's debate in this Parliamentis a very important one. When we talk about a debate such as this, we need to ...
Speech byHon. KEN HAYWARDMEMBER FOR KALLANGURHansard 10 November 1998PRIVATISATION OF TABHon. K. W. HAYWARD (Kallangur—ALP) (6.40 p.m.): It is a pleasure to speak to theamendment which has been moved by the Premier. I remind the House that this amendment ...
Speech byKEN TURNERMEMBER FOR THURINGOWAHansard 17 November 1998CORAL TROUT SPAWNING CLOSUREMr TURNER (Thuringowa—ONP) (10.29 a.m.): Having been a professional fisherman for 20years, I have witnessed the need for a spawning closure for coral trout. Some time ...
Speech byKEN TURNERMEMBER FOR THURINGOWAHansard 17 November 1998OCEAN CURRENT MONITORING, GREAT BARRIER REEFMr TURNER (Thuringowa—ONP) (12.07 p.m.): It is common knowledge that our Great BarrierReef is the most profitable tourist attraction in Queensland. ...
Speech byMr K. LINGARDMEMBER FOR BEAUDESERTHansard 6 August 1998DIVERSIONARY CENTRESMr LINGARD (Beaudesert—NPA) (10.09 a.m.): One of the recommendations of the Aboriginaldeaths in custody report was the building of diversionary centres. Diversionary centres ...
Speech byHon. KEN HAYWARDMEMBER FOR KALLANGURHansard 18 November 1998UNIVERSITY OF THE SUNSHINE COAST BILLHon. K. W. HAYWARD (Kallangur—ALP) (11.03 p.m.): It is a pleasure to speak to this Billtonight. The Sunshine Coast University College was established and ...
Speech byHon. P. BRADDYMEMBER FOR KEDRONHansard 6 August 1998WORKPLACE RELATIONS AMENDMENT BILLHon. P. J. BRADDY (Kedron—ALP) (Minister for Employment, Training and Industrial Relations)(12.01 p.m.): I move—"That the Bill be now read a second time."It is with ...
Speech byHon. P. BRADDYMEMBER FOR KEDRONHansard 6 August 1998BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY (PORTABLE LONG SERVICE LEAVE) AMENDMENTBILLHon. P. J. BRADDY (Kedron—ALP) (Minister for Employment, Training and Industrial Relations)(12.17 p.m.): I move—"That ...
Speech byHon. P. BRADDYMEMBER FOR KEDRONHansard 25 August 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTQueensland Workplace AgreementsHon. P. J. BRADDY (Kedron—ALP) (Minister for Employment, Training and Industrial Relations)(9.52 a.m.), by leave: This Government is committed to ...
Speech byHon. P. BRADDYMEMBER FOR KEDRONHansard 26 August 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTFormer Department of Training and Industrial Relations ConsultanciesHon. P. J. BRADDY (Kedron—ALP) (Minister for Employment, Training and Industrial Relations)(9.34 a.m.), by ...
Speech byMr P. PURCELLMEMBER FOR BULIMBAHansard 4 August 1998WORKERS COMPENSATIONMr PURCELL (Bulimba—ALP) (6.15 p.m.): It gives me great pleasure to second the Minister'samendment to the motion and to speak to it. I cannot do that without commenting on what ...
Speech byMr P. PURCELLMEMBER FOR BULIMBAHansard 27 August 1998WORKPLACE RELATIONS AMENDMENT BILL Mr PURCELL (Bulimba—ALP) (3.31 p.m.): In welcoming our visitors from Japan, I would like tosay that, along with the Japanese workers, Australian workers are some ...
Speech byMr P. PURCELLMEMBER FOR BULIMBAHansard 20 October 1998BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY (PORTABLE LONG SERVICE LEAVE) AMENDMENTBILL Mr PURCELL (Bulimba—ALP) (3.30 p.m.): I rise to support the initiatives contained within theBuilding and ...
Speech byMr P. PURCELLMEMBER FOR BULIMBAHansard 21 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee BReportMr PURCELL (Bulimba—ALP) (3.42 p.m.): I would like to give a few thank yous. I would like ...
Speech byMr N. ROBERTSMEMBER FOR NUDGEEHansard 11 November 1998NATIONAL COMPETITION POLICYMr ROBERTS (Nudgee—ALP) (6.42 p.m.): There are many good reasons why we should betotally reviewing National Competition Policy reforms, not the least being the impact ...
Speech byMr N. ROBERTSMEMBER FOR NUDGEEHansard 17 November 1998BOONDALL/ZILLMERE COMMUNITY/POLICE ADVISORY GROUP Mr ROBERTS (Nudgee—ALP) (10.23 p.m.): I wish to pay tribute to the people involved in theBoondall/Zillmere Community/Police Advisory Group, or ...
Speech byMr N. ROBERTSMEMBER FOR NUDGEEHansard 18 November 1998TRANSPORT LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL (No. 2) Mr ROBERTS (Nudgee—ALP) (3.03 p.m.): I will raise a couple of local issues before makingsome specific comments about the Bill. My first point relates ...
Speech byMrs NITACUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR BUNDABERGHansard 4 August 1998ADDRESS IN REPLYMrs NITA CUNNINGHAM (Bundaberg— ALP) (12:29 p.m.), who was received with Government"Hear, hears!", said: I move—"That the following Address be presented to the Governor in ...
Speech byHon. P. BRADDYMEMBER FOR KEDRONHansard 27 August 1998WORKPLACE RELATIONS AMENDMENT BILLHon. P. J. BRADDY (Kedron—ALP) (Minister for Employment, Training and Industrial Relations)(11.45 p.m.), in reply: Firstly, I thank my colleagues for their valued ...
Speech byHon. P. BRADDYMEMBER FOR KEDRONHansard 17 September 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTIndustrial Relations Task ForceHon. P. J. BRADDY (Kedron—ALP) (Minister for Employment, Training and Industrial Relations)(9.39 a.m.), by leave: In August, I announced the ...
Speech byHon. P. BRADDYMEMBER FOR KEDRONHansard 21 October 1998UNEMPLOYMENTHon. P. J. BRADDY (Kedron—ALP) (Minister for Employment, Training and Industrial Relations)(6.18 p.m.): I rise in this House in response to the motion moved by the honourable member ...
Speech byHon. P. BRADDYMEMBER FOR KEDRONHansard 22 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee FReportHon. P. J. BRADDY (Kedron—ALP) (Minister for Employment, Training and Industrial ...
Speech byHon. P. BRADDYMEMBER FOR KEDRONHansard 22 October 1998MIGATE Skills CentreHon. P. J. BRADDY (Kedron—ALP) (Minister for Employment, Training and Industrial Relations)(7.15 p.m.): I rise to clarify my answers given in Parliament today concerning the ...
Speech byMrs NITACUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR BUNDABERGHansard 4 August 1998FIRST SPEECHMrs NITA CUNNINGHAM (Bundaberg— ALP) (12:29 p.m.), who was received with Government"Hear, hears!", said: I move—"That the following Address be presented to the Governor in reply ...
Speech byMrs NITACUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR BUNDABERGHansard 27 August 1998RHEUMATOLOGY CLINIC, BUNDABERG Ms NITA CUNNINGHAM (Bundaberg) (2.09 a.m.): I would like to speak in support of the 5,247people who signed a petition that was tabled in this House on Thursday ...
Speech byMr P. PURCELLMEMBER FOR BULIMBAHansard 17 November 1998TRAINING FOR MATURE-AGE WORKERSMr PURCELL (Bulimba—ALP) (6.20 p.m.): I second the amendment moved by the Minister. Ifind it astonishing that the honourable member for Clayfield has the utter ...
Speech byHon. P. BRADDYMEMBER FOR KEDRONHansard 4 August 1998WORKERS COMPENSATIONHon. P. J. BRADDY (Kedron—ALP) (Minister for Employment, Training and Industrial Relations)(6.10 p.m): I rise in the House in response to the motion moved by the honourable ...
Speech byHon. P. BRADDYMEMBER FOR KEDRONHansard 5 August 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTTAFE QueenslandHon. P. J. BRADDY (Kedron—ALP) (Minister for Employment, Training and Industrial Relations)(9.43 a.m.), by leave: The treatment of TAFE Queensland by the previous ...
Speech byMrs NITACUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR BUNDABERGHansard 21 October 1998COONARR COAL PORTMrs NITA CUNNINGHAM (Bundaberg— ALP) (10.06 a.m.): This morning a petition waspresented to the Parliament signed by 144 people opposing the Coonarr coal port proposed to be ...
Speech byMrs NITACUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR BUNDABERGHansard 21 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee AReport No. 2Mrs NITA CUNNINGHAM (Bundaberg) (12.51 p.m.): I was a member of Estimates ...
Speech byMrs NITACUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR BUNDABERGHansard 10 November 1998NATIVE TITLE (QUEENSLAND) STATE PROVISIONS AMENDMENT BILL (No. 2)Mrs NITA CUNNINGHAM (Bundaberg— ALP) (10.05 p.m.): We have heard a lot of divisive andalmost hysterical debate on this ...
Speech byHon. P. BRADDYMEMBER FOR KEDRONHansard 27 August 1998PRIVILEGEMember for ClayfieldHon. P. J. BRADDY (Kedron—ALP) (Minister for Employment, Training and Industrial Relations)(9.32 a.m.): I rise on a matter of privilege. Yesterday when I was making a ...
Speech byMrs NITACUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR BUNDABERGHansard 20 October 1998BUNDABERG ELECTORATEMrs NITA CUNNINGHAM (Bundaberg— ALP) (10.24 a.m.): My electorate of Bundaberg wasrecently fortunate to be the fourth centre in Queensland to host a Community Cabinet ...
Speech byMr S. SANTOROMEMBER FOR CLAYFIELDHansard 20 October 1998BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY (PORTABLE LONG SERVICE LEAVE) AMENDMENTBILLMr SANTORO: The Opposition will be sought no mandate to amend this Act ofopposing most strenuously the amendments ...
Speech byMr S. SANTOROMEMBER FOR CLAYFIELDHansard 20 October 1998LECKIE ROAD CONNECTIONMr SANTORO (Clayfield—LP) (7.03 p.m.): I haste and diligence in terms of maintainingwish to this evening raise an issue which, that commitment and the decision by ...
Speech byMr S. SANTOROMEMBER FOR CLAYFIELDHansard 21 October 1998UNEMPLOYMENTMr SANTORO (Clayfield—LP) (6.38 p.m.): journey claims and to throw out the workersTonight we have heard again a very clear outline compensation reforms which will again force upof ...
Speech byMr S. SANTOROMEMBER FOR CLAYFIELDHansard 22 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee FReport No. 1Mr SANTORO (Clayfield—LP) (3.11 p.m.): It restructure of TAFE. The Minister assured ...
Speech byMr S. SANTOROMEMBER FOR CLAYFIELDHansard 16 September 1998ASIAWEEK MAGAZINEMr SANTORO (Clayfield—LP) (10.14 a.m.): As part of the arrangement with AsiaWeek,On 26 August the Minister for Employment, the department received 500 run-ons of theTraining ...
Speech byMr S. SANTOROMEMBER FOR CLAYFIELDHansard 16 September 1998TRANSPORT LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr SANTORO (Clayfield—LP) (12.26 p.m.): I Minister in this place. I believe it is terriblyappreciate very much this opportunity to make a important that, ...
Speech byMr S. SANTOROMEMBER FOR CLAYFIELDHansard 16 September 1998PUBLIC SERVICE AMENDMENT BILLMr SANTORO (Clayfield—LP) (3.59 p.m.): In nation's most talented people when they fearrising to support the Bill, it must be said that, in that they will be sacked ...
Speech byMr S. SANTOROMEMBER FOR CLAYFIELDHansard 18 September 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILLAPPROPRIATION BILLMr SANTORO (Clayfield—LP) (11.55 a.m.): creation of the coalition Government. Suffice it toIn this contribution to the second-reading debate ...
Speech byMr S. SANTOROMEMBER FOR CLAYFIELDHansard 17 November 1998TRAINING FOR MATURE-AGE WORKERSMr SANTORO (Clayfield—LP) (6 p.m.): I admissions and/or omissions in this report. I willmove— continue with Dr Smith's disclaimers relating to thedata upon which ...
Speech byMr S. SANTOROMEMBER FOR CLAYFIELDHansard 18 November 1998TRANSPORT LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL (No. 2)Mr SANTORO (Clayfield—LP) (12.55 p.m.): It political reasons. I oppose some of the attitudesis a pleasure to participate in a debate which expressed ...
Speech byMr S. SANTOROMEMBER FOR CLAYFIELDHansard 18 November 1998TRADING (ALLOWABLE HOURS) AMENDMENT BILLMr SANTORO (Clayfield—LP) (9.49 p.m.): On Because Boxing Day 1998 was not gazettedbehalf of the Opposition, I am pleased tonight to as a public holiday ...
Speech bySHAUN NELSONMEMBER FOR TABLELANDSHansard 25 August 1998PREMIER'S OVERSEAS TRIPMr NELSON (Tablelands—ONP) (11.50 a.m.): I will address that issue later with the peopleoutside.At a time when Australia needs to be seen as strong and united, standing ...
Speech bySHAUN NELSONMEMBER FOR TABLELANDSHansard 26 August 1998NATIVE TITLE (QUEENSLAND) STATE PROVISIONS BILLMr NELSON (Tablelands—ONP) (11.53 a.m.): I rise to speak to this Bill because it is incrediblyimportant to my electorate. We have seen a lot of ...
Speech bySHAUN NELSONMEMBER FOR TABLELANDSHansard 26 August 1998SCHOOL-BASED MANAGEMENTMr NELSON (Tablelands—ONP) (6.35 p.m.): Let me just put one myth to bed right now. TheLeading Schools program was not confined to coalition electorates. The electorate of ...
Speech bySHAUN NELSONMEMBER FOR TABLELANDSHansard 30 July 1998MOTION OF CONFIDENCE Mr NELSON (Tablelands—ONP) (12.40 p.m.): Isn't it good to see that this House is upholdingthat tradition already! I am ashamed to be here because of the actions of those on my ...
Speech bySHAUN NELSONMEMBER FOR TABLELANDSHansard 4 August 1998AMENDMENT TO STANDING ORDERSMr NELSON (Tablelands—ONP) (10.25 a.m.): One Nation opposes this motion on the groundsthat it does not coincide with the Premier's stance on improving the decorum of ...
Speech bySHAUN NELSONMEMBER FOR TABLELANDSHansard 5 August 1998IPSWICH CITY COUNCILMr NELSON (Tablelands—ONP) (10.25 a.m.): Last night in the City of Ipswich we saw anotherhammer blow to the rights of individuals to freedom of speech in this great democracy. ...
Speech bySHAUN NELSONMEMBER FOR TABLELANDSHansard 6 August 1998MILLAA MILLAA HOTEL FIREMr NELSON (Tablelands—ONP) (10.20 a.m.): I would like to inform the House that last night anhistoric landmark in the Tablelands electorate, the Millaa Millaa Hotel, burnt ...
Speech bySHAUN NELSONMEMBER FOR TABLELANDSHansard 6 August 1998PRIVATE MEMBERS' BILLSMr NELSON (Tablelands—ONP) (6.36 p.m.): I rise to speak in this debate on behalf of OneNation. The motion moved by the member for Indooroopilly is of legitimate concern to ...
Speech byMr S. SANTOROMEMBER FOR CLAYFIELDHansard 22 October 1998LECKIE ROAD CONNECTION; AIRPORT MOTORWAYMr SANTORO (Clayfield—LP) (7.01 p.m.): I During all of that battle, the honourablewish to talk tonight about the decision by the member for Chermside, who ...
Speech byMr S. SANTOROMEMBER FOR CLAYFIELDHansard 10 November 1998LECKIE ROAD TRANSPORT CONNECTION; CITY/VALLEY BYPASSMr SANTORO (Clayfield—LP) (12.05 p.m.): of a major road being constructed through primeToday I wish to raise in this contribution a series ...
Speech byMr S. SANTOROMEMBER FOR CLAYFIELDHansard 10 November 1998PRIVATISATION OF TABMr SANTORO (Clayfield—LP) (6.45 p.m.): It racing industry. All that I can say is that, in racingis a real pleasure to be able to participate in this terms, the Honourable ...
Speech byMr S. SANTOROMEMBER FOR CLAYFIELDHansard 11 November 1998NATIVE TITLE (QUEENSLAND) STATE PROVISIONS AMENDMENT BILL (No. 2)Mr SANTORO (Clayfield—LP) (12.18 p.m.): reality, have a detrimental impact on jobs. It is aOver the past six years, native title ...
Speech byMr S. SANTOROMEMBER FOR CLAYFIELDHansard 18 November 1998SUPREME COURT OF QUEENSLAND ACT AND ANOTHER ACT AMENDMENT BILLMr Schwarten: No. It used to be RockyMr SANTORO (Clayfield—LP) (10.20 p.m.):This Bill, which makes machinery amendments to North. ...
Speech bySHAUN NELSONMEMBER FOR TABLELANDSHansard 27 August 1998IRVINEBANKMr NELSON (Tablelands—ONP) (2.22 a.m.) I rise to speak on behalf of the people of the smallcommunity of Irvinebank, which is located in my electorate. They are endeavouring to get a ...
Speech byHon. R. GIBBSMEMBER FOR BUNDAMBAHansard 22 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee GReportHon. R. J. GIBBS (Bundamba—ALP) (Minister for Tourism, Sport and Racing) (4.49 ...
Speech byHon. R. GIBBSMEMBER FOR BUNDAMBAHansard 22 October 1998PRIVATISATION OF TABHon. R. J. GIBBS (Bundamba—ALP) (Minister for Tourism, Sport and Racing) (6.20 p.m.): I amhappy to second the amendment moved by the member for Gladstone. I understand that ...
Speech byMr R. QUINNMEMBER FOR MERRIMACHansard 30 July 1998MOTION OF CONFIDENCE Mr QUINN (Merrimac—LP) (Deputy Leader of the Liberal Party) (3.53 p.m.) It does not matterthe political colour of a Government, one of its overarching aims is to provide the ...
Speech byMr R. QUINNMEMBER FOR MERRIMACHansard 26 August 1998LITERACY AND NUMERACYMr QUINN (Merrimac—LP) (Deputy Leader of the Liberal Party) (10.13 a.m.): Today, theMinister for Education tabled in this House a report on literacy and numeracy standards for ...
Speech byMr R. QUINNMEMBER FOR MERRIMACHansard 26 August 1998SCHOOL-BASED MANAGEMENTMr QUINN (Merrimac—LP) (Deputy Leader of the Liberal Party) (6 p.m.): I move—"That this House welcomes the Education Minister's commitment to continue with theimplementation ...
Speech byMr R. QUINNMEMBER FOR MERRIMACHansard 17 September 1998GOODS AND SERVICES TAX Mr QUINN (Merrimac—LP) (Deputy Leader of the Liberal Party) (10.10 a.m.): Listening to theMinister for Education rail against the Federal Government's tax reform package ...
Speech byMr R. QUINNMEMBER FOR MERRIMACHansard 22 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee FReport No. 1Mr QUINN (Merrimac—LP) (3.01 p.m.): At the outset, I also place on record my ...
Speech byMr R. QUINNMEMBER FOR MERRIMACHansard 22 October 1998COORPAROO SECONDARY COLLEGEMr QUINN (Merrimac—LP) (Deputy Leader of the Liberal Party) (7.22 p.m.): This morning, theMinister for Education tried to salvage some pride from the wreckage of his ...
Speech byMr R. QUINNMEMBER FOR MERRIMACHansard 18 November 1998MINISTER FOR EDUCATION Mr QUINN (Merrimac—LP) (Deputy Leader of the Liberal Party) (6 p.m.): I move—"That this House expresses its growing concern at the way in which the Minister forEducation is ...
Speech byMr R. QUINNMEMBER FOR MERRIMACHansard 18 November 1998UNIVERSITY OF THE SUNSHINE COAST BILLMr QUINN (Merrimac—LP) (Deputy Leader of the Liberal Party) (10.37 p.m.): The coalition hasgreat pleasure in supporting the passage of the University of the ...
Speech byMr B. LITTLEPROUDMEMBER FOR WESTERN DOWNSHansard 30 July 1998MOTION OF CONFIDENCE Mr LITTLEPROUD (Western Downs— NPA) (10.29 p.m.): I stand once again in this Houserepresenting the people of Western Downs. I am aware of the make-up of this House. I ...
Speech 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 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 19 November 1998VALEDICTORY Mr FELDMAN (Caboolture—ONP) (Leader of the One Nation Party) (9.35 p.m.): As much as Iwould love to talk as long as the Premier and the Opposition Leader, I will be brief and to the ...
Speech byHon. R. GIBBSMEMBER FOR BUNDAMBAHansard 15 September 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTInternational Garden Festival—2000Hon. R. J. GIBBS (Bundamba—ALP) (Minister for Tourism, Sport and Racing) (9.40 a.m.), byleave: For some time the State has been ...
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 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 byMr R. QUINNMEMBER FOR MERRIMACHansard 17 September 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILLAPPROPRIATION BILL Mr QUINN (Merrimac—LP) (Deputy Leader of the Liberal Party) (2.33 p.m.): I rise to join in thisdebate and, in doing so, underline words spoken ...
Speech byMr R. QUINNMEMBER FOR MERRIMACHansard 20 October 1998MEMBER FOR NICKLINMr QUINN (Merrimac—LP) (Deputy Leader of the Liberal Party) (10.14 a.m.): On the previoussitting day, 18 September, the member for Nicklin asked a question without notice of the ...
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 byHon. R. GIBBSMEMBER FOR BUNDAMBAHansard 20 October 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTAlcoholic Food EssencesHon. R. J. GIBBS (Bundamba—ALP) (Minister for Tourism, Sport and Racing) (9.43 a.m.), byleave: I rise to bring to the attention of the House an issue ...
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 byGEOFF WILSONMEMBER FOR FERNY GROVEHansard 18 September 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILLAPPROPRIATION BILLMr WILSON (Ferny Grove—ALP) (12.33 p.m.): It is with great delight that I rise here today toaddress this House on a Ferny Grove-friendly ...
Speech byGEOFF WILSONMEMBER FOR FERNY GROVEHansard 20 October 1998BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY (PORTABLE LONG SERVICE LEAVE) AMENDMENTBILLMr WILSON (Ferny Grove—ALP) (4.34 p.m.): It gives me great pleasure to speak to thislegislation, having been ...
Speech byGEOFF WILSONMEMBER FOR FERNY GROVEHansard 22 October 1998TOURNAMENT OF MINDS COMPETITIONMr WILSON (Ferny Grove—ALP) (10.25 a.m.): In two hours, seven courageous and talentedyoung students from Patricks Road State School will board a plane to ...
Speech byGEOFF WILSONMEMBER FOR FERNY GROVEHansard 22 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee FReport No. 1Mr WILSON (Ferny Grove—ALP) (3.17 p.m.): It is with great pleasure that I rise to ...
Speech byGARY FENLONMEMBER FOR GREENSLOPESHansard 10 November 1998LITERACY AND NUMERACY IN SCHOOLSMr FENLON (Greenslopes—ALP) (12.15 p.m.): I rise to address certain issues arising from thereport to the Minister for Education, the Honourable Dean Wells, on ...
Speech byGARY FENLONMEMBER FOR GREENSLOPESHansard 10 November 1998NATIVE TITLE (QUEENSLAND) STATE PROVISIONS AMENDMENT BILL (No. 2)Mr FENLON (Greenslopes—ALP) (9.37 p.m.): I rise in support of the Bill, which sets up a State-based regime to manage mining ...
Speech byGARY FENLONMEMBER FOR GREENSLOPESHansard 11 November 1998JOB CREATIONMr FENLON (Greenslopes—ALP) (11.06 p.m.): Tonight it is a great pleasure to again affirm thisGovernment's overriding commitment and promise to the people of Queensland before the ...
Speech byGARY FENLONMEMBER FOR GREENSLOPESHansard 17 November 1998MULTICULTURAL SERVICE AWARDMr FENLON (Greenslopes—ALP) (7.05 p.m.): It is a great pleasure to rise this evening toacknowledge a group of people whose remarkable achievements were conferred due ...
Speech byGARY FENLONMEMBER FOR GREENSLOPESHansard 18 November 1998LEGAL, CONSTITUTIONAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW COMMITTEEReportMr FENLON (Greenslopes—ALP) (10.11 a.m.): I lay upon the table of the House a report of theLegal, Constitutional and ...
Speech byGARY FENLONMEMBER FOR GREENSLOPESHansard 18 November 1998UNIVERSITY OF THE SUNSHINE COAST BILLMr FENLON (Greenslopes—ALP) (10.40 p.m.): Henry Carey said that a true university thesedays is a collection of books. Indeed it is, but it is a lot more ...
Speech byGARY FENLONMEMBER FOR GREENSLOPESHansard 19 November 1998AMELIA HOUSEMr FENLON (Greenslopes—ALP) (8.41 p.m.): In the lead-up to the Federal election, myelectorate office was inundated with calls from elderly constituents who were literally panic ...
Speech byGEOFF WILSONMEMBER FOR FERNY GROVEHansard 4 August 1998ADDRESS IN REPLY Mr WILSON (Ferny Grove—ALP) (3.46 p.m.): Mr Deputy Speaker, through you, I offer mycongratulations to Mr Speaker on his elevation to the high office of Speaker of this ...
Speech byGEOFF WILSONMEMBER FOR FERNY GROVEHansard 4 August 1998WORKERS COMPENSATIONMr WILSON (Ferny Grove—ALP) (6.42 p.m.): I rise in support of the amendment moved by theMinister. It gives me great pleasure to know that the first speech that I am making ...
Speech byGEOFF WILSONMEMBER FOR FERNY GROVEHansard 26 August 1998WORKPLACE RELATIONS AMENDMENT BILLMr WILSON (Ferny Grove—ALP) (5.05 p.m.): As the Minister outlined in his second-readingspeech to the Workplace Relations Amendment Bill, a key objective of the ...
Speech byGEOFF WILSONMEMBER FOR FERNY GROVEHansard 16 September 1998MR R. CASSIMATYMr WILSON (Ferny Grove—ALP) (9.52 p.m.): I take the opportunity in this Adjournment debateto pay tribute to a local living treasure of the electorate of Ferny Grove. I speak ...
Speech byGEOFF WILSONMEMBER FOR FERNY GROVEHansard 17 September 1998GOODS AND SERVICES TAXMr WILSON (Ferny Grove—ALP) (10.47 p.m.): I rise in this Grievances debate to defend fromJohn Howard's GST the many elderly people who live in the electorate of Ferny ...
Speech byGARY FENLONMEMBER FOR GREENSLOPESHansard 17 September 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILLAPPROPRIATION BILLMr FENLON (Greenslopes—ALP) (4.57 p.m.): It gives me great pleasure to rise in this debate tospeak to one element of the Budget that is a great ...
Speech byGARY FENLONMEMBER FOR GREENSLOPESHansard 17 September 1998POLICE STATIONS, GREENSLOPES ELECTORATE Mr FENLON (Greenslopes—ALP) (10.43 p.m.): Prior to the State election this year the coalition,in its very desperate attempt to hold on to power, came ...
Speech byGARY FENLONMEMBER FOR GREENSLOPESHansard 21 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee CReportMr FENLON (Greenslopes—ALP) (4.44 p.m.): It is a great pleasure to rise in this debate. ...
Speech byGARY FENLONMEMBER FOR GREENSLOPESHansard 10 November 1998LEGAL, CONSTITUTIONAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW COMMITTEEMr FENLON (Greenslopes—ALP) (10.24 a.m.): As Chair of the Legal, Constitutional andAdministrative Review Committee, I rise at the ...
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 byGEOFF WILSONMEMBER FOR FERNY GROVEHansard 12 November 1998EMERGENCY SERVICES LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr WILSON (Ferny Grove—ALP) (2.46 p.m.): It gives me enormous pleasure to rise in supportof the Emergency Services Legislation Amendment Bill, for ...
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 byGARY FENLONMEMBER FOR GREENSLOPESHansard 15 September 1998POWER POLES; ELECTRICAL CABLING Mr FENLON (Greenslopes—ALP) (12.17 p.m.): I rise today to speak about the issue of powerpoles, which are controlled by Energex, and electrical cabling ...
Speech byHon. J. ELDERMEMBER FOR CAPALABAHansard 10 November 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTCall CentresHon. J. P. ELDER (Capalaba—ALP) (Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development andMinister for Trade) (9.48 a.m.), by leave: Members of the House would be ...
Speech byHon. J. ELDERMEMBER FOR CAPALABAHansard 17 November 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTOperation Rein; Prison Escape BidsHon. J. P. ELDER (Capalaba—ALP) (Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development andMinister for Trade) (9.46 a.m.), by leave: This ...
Speech byHon. J. ELDERMEMBER FOR CAPALABAHansard 19 November 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTPapua New Guinea Gas ProjectHon. J. P. ELDER (Capalaba—ALP) (Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development andMinister for Trade) (9.46 a.m.), by leave: The proposed ...
Speech byHon. J. ELDERMEMBER FOR CAPALABAHansard 19 November 1998INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AMENDMENT BILLHon. J. P. ELDER (Capalaba—ALP) (Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development andMinister for Trade) (7.17 p.m.), in reply: I thank the Opposition for ...
Speech 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 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. ELDERMEMBER FOR CAPALABAHansard 25 August 1998MEMBERS FOR KEDRON, BUNDAMBA, IPSWICH, CHATSWORTH AND MURRUMBAHon. J. P. ELDER (Capalaba—ALP) (Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development andMinister for Trade) (6.31 p.m.): At various ...
Speech byHon. J. ELDERMEMBER FOR CAPALABAHansard 27 August 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTOverseas Visit Hon. J. P. ELDER (Capalaba—ALP) (Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development andMinister for Trade) (9.45 a.m.), by leave: I have always viewed the ...
Speech byHon. J. ELDERMEMBER FOR CAPALABAHansard 16 September 1998MR SPEAKER'S RULINGMotion of DissentHon. J. P. ELDER (Capalaba—ALP) (Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development andMinister for Trade) (8.50 p.m.): I rise to speak against the motion. ...
Speech byHon. J. ELDERMEMBER FOR CAPALABAHansard 17 September 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTOverseas VisitHon. J. P. ELDER (Capalaba—ALP) (Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development andMinister for Trade) (9.36 a.m.), by leave: I present to the House a ...
Speech byHon. J. ELDERMEMBER FOR CAPALABAHansard 20 October 1998INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AMENDMENT BILLThe Industrial Development Amendment Bill is an important initiative aimed at supporting theestablishment of businesses in Queensland and, through them, ...
Speech byHon. J. ELDERMEMBER FOR CAPALABAHansard 21 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee AReport No. 2Hon. J. P. ELDER (Capalaba—ALP) (Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development ...
Speech byHon. J. 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 byHon. J. FOURASMEMBER FOR ASHGROVEHansard 20 October 1998MULTICULTURALISMHon. J. FOURAS (Ashgrove—ALP) (12.01 p.m.): Recently I attended a function at the ItalianCentre to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the acceptance of the policy of ...
Speech byHon. J. FOURASMEMBER FOR ASHGROVEHansard 21 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee AReport No. 1Hon. J. FOURAS (Ashgrove—ALP) (12.24 p.m.): I am pleased to join the debate on ...
Speech byHon. J. FOURASMEMBER FOR ASHGROVEHansard 21 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee BReportHon. J. FOURAS (Ashgrove—ALP) (3.52 p.m.): I am pleased to take part in the debate on ...
Speech byHon. J. FOURASMEMBER FOR ASHGROVEHansard 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 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 byHon. J. FOURASMEMBER FOR ASHGROVEHansard 16 September 1998MR SPEAKER'S RULINGMotion of DissentHon. J. FOURAS (Ashgrove—ALP) (9.14 p.m.): I am pleased to join in this debate. In movingthis dissent motion, the Leader of the Opposition argued that he ...
Speech byHon. J. ELDERMEMBER FOR CAPALABAHansard 21 October 1998UNEMPLOYMENTHon. J. P. ELDER (Capalaba—ALP) (Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development andMinister for Trade) (6.43 p.m.): This is the sort of activity that makes people outside this ...
Speech byHon. J. ELDERMEMBER FOR CAPALABAHansard 25 August 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTNRG and Chevron Memorandum of UnderstandingHon. J. P. ELDER (Capalaba—ALP) (Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development andMinister for Trade) (9.43 a.m.), by leave: ...
Speech byMr M. ROWELLMEMBER FOR HINCHINBROOKHansard 30 July 1998MOTION OF CONFIDENCEMr ROWELL (Hinchinbrook—NPA) (1.42 a.m.): Certainly right throughout north Queenslandthere are major concerns about a changeover to this Labor Government. Firstly, Madam ...
Speech byMr M. ROWELLMEMBER FOR HINCHINBROOKHansard 5 August 1998ADDRESS IN REPLYMr ROWELL (Hinchinbrook—NPA) (4.41 p.m.): In rising to join this Address in Reply debate, Iwould like to pledge my loyalty to the Queen, her representative, the Governor of ...
Speech byMr M. ROWELLMEMBER FOR HINCHINBROOKHansard 5 August 1998SPORTING SHOOTERSMr ROWELL (Hinchinbrook—NPA) (6.23 p.m.): I rise to support the member for Keppel'smotion. I am extremely concerned about the proceedings here tonight, because there was ...
Speech byMrs E. CUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard 17 November 1998HEALTH AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—IND) (3.42 p.m.): A number of aspects of the Health andOther Legislation Amendment Bill are worthy of support. The ...
Speech byMrs E. CUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard 18 November 1998TRANSPORT LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL (No. 2)Mrs LIZ CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—IND) (3.15 p.m.): I wish to raise a couple of points inrelation to the Transport Legislation Amendment Bill (No. ...
Speech byMrs E. CUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard 18 November 1998TRADING (ALLOWABLE HOURS) AMENDMENT BILLMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—IND) (9.55 p.m.): There is only one issue that I want toraise with the Minister, and it is not a problem with the ...
Speech byMrs E. CUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard 19 November 1998PRIMARY INDUSTRIES LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—IND) (4.56 p.m.): I will comment on three elements of theBill. The first element is the corporatisation of the ...
Speech byMrs E. CUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard 19 November 1998INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AMENDMENT BILLMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—IND) (7.15 p.m.): I would like to clarify a couple of issueswith the Minister. I indicate my appreciation for the replies ...
Speech byMrs E. CUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard 19 November 1998PARAPLEGIC BENEFIT FUNDMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—IND) (8.47 p.m.): This week is Spinal Awareness Week. Inour electorates, there are many people who have been affected by vehicle ...
Speech byMrs E. CUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard 22 October 1998PRIVATISATION OF TABMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—IND) (6.17 p.m.): I move the following amendment— "Delete all words after 'That', and insert the following—'given the importance of the ...
Speech byMrs E. CUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard 11 November 1998NATIVE TITLE (QUEENSLAND) STATE PROVISIONS AMENDMENT BILL (No. 2)Mrs LIZ CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—IND) (12.33 p.m.): Native title and the right to negotiatehas been a divisive issue for many ...
Speech byMrs E. CUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard 11 November 1998CITIZENS' INITIATED REFERENDUM (CONSTITUTION AMENDMENT) BILLMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—IND) (10.38 p.m.): The issue of citizens' initiated referendahas been one that has been debated for ...
Speech byMrs E. CUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard 12 November 1998EMERGENCY SERVICES LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—IND) (3.44 p.m.): I want to raise a couple of issues inrelation to this Bill. It is one that was only recently ...
Speech byMrs E. CUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard 12 November 1998GLADSTONE HOSPITAL REDEVELOPMENTMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—IND) (7.14 p.m.): I want to speak tonight about a problemin my electorate which most of us thought was being rectified. It has ...
Speech byMr M. ROWELLMEMBER FOR HINCHINBROOKHansard 19 November 1998PRIMARY INDUSTRIES LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr ROWELL (Hinchinbrook—NPA) (4.30 p.m.): I rise to speak on the Primary IndustriesLegislation Amendment Bill. Certainly a wide range of issues ...
Speech byMr M. ROWELLMEMBER FOR HINCHINBROOKHansard 19 November 1998TARIFF PROTECTION, SUGAR INDUSTRYMr ROWELL (Hinchinbrook—NPA) (6.23 p.m.): I rise to second the amendment to the motionmoved by the member for Crows Nest. I do not think that the Minister is ...
Speech byMr M. ROWELLMEMBER FOR HINCHINBROOKHansard 19 November 1998MOURILYAN HARBOURMr ROWELL (Hinchinbrook—NPA) (8.27 p.m.): Mourilyan Harbour was identified in the Far NorthQueensland 2010 Strategic Development Plan as an opportunity to expand vital trade ...
Speech byHon. M. FOLEYMEMBER FOR YERONGAHansard 4 August 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTRights of Victims of CrimeHon. M. J. FOLEY (Yeronga—ALP) (Attorney-General and Minister for Justice and Minister forThe Arts) (9.45 a.m.), by leave: I take this opportunity to ...
Speech byHon. M. FOLEYMEMBER FOR YERONGAHansard 5 August 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTQueensland Court of Appeal AppointmentsHon. M. J. FOLEY (Yeronga—ALP) (Attorney-General and Minister for Justice and Minister forThe Arts) (9.51 a.m.), by leave: I wish to take ...
Speech byMr M. ROWELLMEMBER FOR HINCHINBROOKHansard 17 September 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILLAPPROPRIATION BILL Mr ROWELL (Hinchinbrook—NPA) (4.21 p.m.): I rise to speak to the Appropriation Bill, which isan extremely important piece of legislation. At ...
Speech byMr M. ROWELLMEMBER FOR HINCHINBROOKHansard 27 August 1998WORKPLACE RELATIONS AMENDMENT BILL Mr ROWELL (Hinchinbrook—NPA) (10.41 p.m.): I rise to support the Opposition spokesmanand the concerns that he has raised in relation to the Workplace ...
Speech byMr M. ROWELLMEMBER FOR HINCHINBROOKHansard 21 October 1998TAX REFORM; PRIMARY INDUSTRIESMr ROWELL (Hinchinbrook—NPA) (10.04 a.m.): I wish to draw the attention of members to themisleading of this House by the Minister for Primary Industries in ...
Speech byMr M. ROWELLMEMBER FOR HINCHINBROOKHansard 21 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee CReportMr ROWELL (Hinchinbrook—NPA) (5.40 p.m.): I rise to speak on the report of ...
Speech byMr M. ROWELLMEMBER FOR HINCHINBROOKHansard 22 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee DReport Mr ROWELL (Hinchinbrook—NPA) (12.10 p.m.): A number of frivolous claims have been madeby ...
Speech byMr M. ROWELLMEMBER FOR HINCHINBROOKHansard 11 November 1998SUGAR INDUSTRYMr ROWELL (Hinchinbrook—NPA) (10.26 a.m.): During the Estimates hearings for theDepartment of Primary Industries and on other occasions since the Minister implied that I had ...
Speech byMrs E. CUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard 17 November 1998COMMISSIONS OF INQUIRY (FORDE INQUIRY—EVIDENCE) REGULATION 1998Disallowance of Statutory InstrumentMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—IND) (2.53 p.m.): I rise on this motion of disallowance. ...
Speech byMrs E. CUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard 22 October 1998CYSTIC FIBROSIS ASSOCIATIONMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—IND) (10.24 a.m.): I would like to take this opportunity torecognise the work of the Cystic Fibrosis Association in Queensland. It ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 15 September 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTElectricity IndustryHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.37 a.m.), by leave: My Governmentis determined to do everything that it can to ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 16 September 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTStatutory Authorities and Boards Hon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.31 a.m.), by leave: I wish to advisemembers about two important ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 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 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 26 August 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTEconomic Agreement, Queensland and OsakaHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.31 a.m.), by leave: I am pleased tobe able to tell Parliament ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 26 August 1998NATIVE TITLE (QUEENSLAND) STATE PROVISIONS BILLHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (12.08 p.m.), in reply: I actually grew upin Atherton, I played sport in Mareeba ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 27 August 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTCarpentaria/Mount Isa Minerals ProvinceHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.41 a.m.), by leave: As all honourablemembers are aware, the ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 27 August 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTOverseas Visit Hon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.44 a.m.), by leave: I seek leave totable my report on a recent visit to Hong Kong and ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 byMr S. SANTOROMEMBER FOR CLAYFIELDHansard 25 August 1998CITY/VALLEY BYPASSMr SANTORO (Clayfield—LP) (7.15 p.m.): properties; the possible divergence of much ofTonight I wish to briefly raise an issue that is of the extra traffic off the bypass network ...
Speech byMr S. SANTOROMEMBER FOR CLAYFIELDHansard 26 August 1998WORKPLACE RELATIONS AMENDMENT BILLMr SANTORO (Clayfield—LP) (3.04 p.m.): During this speech and during theThe Opposition strongly and—dare I say contributions which will be made by others on ...
Speech byMr S. SANTOROMEMBER FOR CLAYFIELDHansard 15 September 1998PRIVILEGE Member for ClayfieldMr SANTORO (Clayfield—LP) (9.32 a.m.): I The Hansard record shows that I did not seekrise on a point of privilege suddenly arising. This is to prevent the report ...
Speech byMr RUSSELL COOPERMEMBER FOR CROWS NESTHansard 27 August 1998WORKPLACE RELATIONS AMENDMENT BILL Mr COOPER (Crows Nest—NPA) (10.22 p.m.): Madam Deputy Speaker—Mr Purcell: Freshen it up a bit.Mr COOPER: What is that?Mr Purcell: Freshen it up a bit.Mr ...
Speech byMr RUSSELL COOPERMEMBER FOR CROWS NESTHansard 15 September 1998MEAT INDUSTRYMr COOPER (Crows Nest—NPA) (10.16 a.m.): Members on both sides of the House would beaware of the closure of a number of abattoirs throughout Queensland in recent years. ...
Speech byMr RUSSELL COOPERMEMBER FOR CROWS NESTHansard 17 September 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILLAPPROPRIATION BILLHon. T. R. COOPER (Crows Nest—NPA) (3.44 p.m.): I am pleased to take part in the Budgetdebate. As other members have said, much of this ...
Speech byMr RUSSELL COOPERMEMBER FOR CROWS NESTHansard 17 September 1998RUGBY LEAGUEHon. T. R. COOPER (Crows Nest—NPA) (10.28 p.m.): As we are coming up to grand final timein Queensland and throughout Australia generally, a lot has been said about football. ...
Speech byHon. RUSSELL COOPERMEMBER FOR CROWS NESTHansard 20 October 1998QUEENSLAND LIVESTOCK AND MEAT AUTHORITYHon. T. R. COOPER (Crows Nest—NPA) (10.18 a.m.): The Minister for Primary Industries hasannounced that he has dismissed the highly qualified and ...
Speech byHon. RUSSELL COOPERMEMBER FOR CROWS NESTHansard 20 October 1998PARTHENIUM WEEDHon. T. R. COOPER (Crows Nest—NPA) (7.13 p.m.): I rise to speak about parthenium weed,which is spreading right throughout the central part of Queensland. It has spread ...
Speech byHon. RUSSELL COOPERMEMBER FOR CROWS NESTHansard 19 November 1998DAIRY INDUSTRY AMENDMENT BILLHon. T. R. COOPER (Crows Nest—NPA) (11.48 a.m.): The coalition supports the Bill before theHouse. In fact, we regard it as one of the most important pieces ...
Speech byHon. RUSSELL COOPERMEMBER FOR CROWS NESTHansard 19 November 1998PRIMARY INDUSTRIES LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLHon. T. R. COOPER (Crows Nest—NPA) (4.02 p.m.): This Bill amends a number of primaryindustries Acts and I will address each of those Acts. I ...
Speech byHon. RUSSELL COOPERMEMBER FOR CROWS NESTHansard 19 November 1998TARIFF PROTECTION, SUGAR INDUSTRYHon. T. R. COOPER (Crows Nest—NPA) (6.18 p.m.): I feel like a Valium, too. I move thefollowing amendment to the amendment moved by the Minister for ...
Speech byHon. RUSSELL COOPERMEMBER FOR CROWS NESTHansard 10 November 1998PRIVATISATION OF TABHon. T. R. COOPER (Crows Nest—NPA) (6.24 p.m.): That was because there happened to bean election on 13 June.Quite a lot of untruths have been spoken this evening, ...
Speech byHon. RUSSELL COOPERMEMBER FOR CROWS NESTHansard 10 November 1998NATIVE TITLE (QUEENSLAND) STATE PROVISIONS AMENDMENT BILL (No. 2)Hon. T. R. COOPER (Crows Nest—NPA) (9.18 p.m.): I rise to take part in the debate on theNative Title (Queensland) State ...
Speech byHon. RUSSELL COOPERMEMBER FOR CROWS NESTHansard 11 November 1998PRIVILEGEPrivatisation of TAB Hon. T. R. COOPER (Crows Nest—NPA) (9.30 a.m.): I rise on a matter of privilege. Yesterdaythe Premier made assertions in this place about actions and ...
Speech byMr S. SANTOROMEMBER FOR CLAYFIELDHansard 4 August 1998DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT, TRAINING AND INDUSTRIAL RELATIONSMr SANTORO (Clayfield—LP) (11.30 a.m.): We have seen many sackings andToday I wish to talk about change that is dismissals. Certainly, ...
Speech byMr S. SANTOROMEMBER FOR CLAYFIELDHansard 4 August 1998WORKERS COMPENSATIONMr SANTORO (Clayfield—LP) (5.54 p.m.): I be this way, given the sad and sorry financialmove— mess in which the fund was found to be. "That this House— The coalition in ...
Speech byMr S. SANTOROMEMBER FOR CLAYFIELDHansard 4 August 1998LECKIE ROAD CONNECTIONMr SANTORO (Clayfield—LP) (7.19 p.m.): Mr maintained residential standards and maintainedDeputy Speaker, may I take this opportunity to the residential amenity of my ...
Speech byMr S. SANTOROMEMBER FOR CLAYFIELDHansard 5 August 1998USER CHOICE TRAINING FUNDINGMr SANTORO (Clayfield—LP) (10.28 a.m.): A few minutes ago, in common with all otherMinisters opposite, the Honourable the Minister for Training sought to rewrite ...
Speech byMr S. SANTOROMEMBER FOR CLAYFIELDHansard 30 July 1998MOTION OF CONFIDENCEMr SANTORO (Clayfield—LP) (4.32 p.m.): I the minds and the consciousness of the peoplerise to oppose the motion moved by the living in that part of the electorate. Honourable ...
Speech byHon. RUSSELL COOPERMEMBER FOR CROWS NESTHansard 21 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee DReportHon. T. R. COOPER (Crows Nest—NPA) (5.57 p.m.): I was also pleased to take part in ...
Speech byHon. RUSSELL COOPERMEMBER FOR CROWS NESTHansard 22 October 1998QUEENSLAND LIVESTOCK AND MEAT AUTHORITYHon. T. R. COOPER (Crows Nest—NPA) (10.21 a.m.): On Tuesday, the Minister for PrimaryIndustries informed members that he was appointing an ...
Speech byHon. RUSSELL COOPERMEMBER FOR CROWS NESTHansard 22 October 1998PRIVATISATION OF TABHon. T. R. COOPER (Crows Nest—NPA) (6.11 p.m.): I have great pleasure in seconding themotion. This is not a case where people have been screaming and yelling in an ...
Speech byHon. RUSSELL COOPERMEMBER FOR CROWS NESTHansard 21 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee BReportHon. T. R. COOPER (Crows Nest—NPA) (4.39 p.m.): I want to take part in this debate ...
Speech byHon. RUSSELL COOPERMEMBER FOR CROWS NESTHansard 10 November 1998SUGAR INDUSTRYHon. T. R. COOPER (Crows Nest—NPA) (10.26 a.m.): I draw members' attention to the plight ofsugarcane farmers in far-north Queensland, particularly the area from Tully ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 6 August 1998PRIVATE MEMBERS' BILLS Mr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (6.01 p.m.): I move—"That consistent with the Premier's commitment to the Member for Nicklin dated 25June 1998 in relation to Private ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 25 August 1998MEMBERS FOR KEDRON, BUNDAMBA, IPSWICH, CHATSWORTH AND MURRUMBAMr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (6.26 p.m.): I rise to second the amendment moved by themember for Warwick. I do so because I ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 27 August 1998WORKPLACE RELATIONS AMENDMENT BILLMr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (12.22 p.m.): The speech by the member for Townsville wasan indication of how little comment the Labor Party has to make ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 27 August 1998FORDE INQUIRY; MR H. HEILPERNMr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (6 p.m.): I move—"That this House, whilst affirming its confidence in Mrs Leneen Forde as Commissionerof the Inquiry into ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 27 August 1998PRIVATE MEMBERS' BILLSMr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (1.32 a.m.): I move the following amendment—"At line 2, omit 'ninety days', insert 'sixty days'.Second sentence, omit, insert—'The ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 16 September 1998PUBLIC SERVICE AMENDMENT BILLMr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (3.40 p.m.): I rise in relation to the Public ServiceAmendment Bill because it concerns another broken Labor promise. This ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 21 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee AReport No. 1Mr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (11.47 a.m.): In rising to speak to the ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 21 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee BReportMr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (3.57 p.m.): In rising to speak to this Estimates ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 21 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee DReportMr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (5.50 p.m.): In rising to speak to this Estimates ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 22 October 1998BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY (PORTABLE LONG SERVICE LEAVE) AMENDMENTBILLMr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (5.12 p.m.), continuing: I rise to continue the debate on thispiece of ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 30 July 1998AMENDMENT TO STANDING ORDERSMr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (9.54 a.m.): The Opposition opposes this proposedamendment because we believe that the current Standing Order 123A is appropriate. ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 4 August 1998WORKERS COMPENSATIONMr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (6.48 p.m.): There is no such thing as a free lunch. It isalways years before cost blow-outs are recognised. That is what will again ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 5 August 1998ADDRESS IN REPLYMr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (12.10 p.m.): Mr Deputy Speaker, I congratulate you on yourappointment to that high office. It is appropriate that I also congratulate and ...
Speech byHon. D. WELLSMEMBER FOR MURRUMBAHansard 18 November 1998UNIVERSITY OF THE SUNSHINE COAST BILLHon. D. M. WELLS (Murrumba—ALP) (Minister for Education) (11.31 a.m.), in reply: I thankhonourable members for their very thorough coverage of the issues ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 30 July 1998MOTION OF CONFIDENCEMr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (2.21 a.m.): At the outset, Mr Speaker, I congratulate youon your election to that high office. In debating this confidence motion, this ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 17 September 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILLAPPROPRIATION BILLMr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (8.37 p.m.): As other members of the Opposition havestated, this Budget brought down by the minority ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 20 October 1998UNEMPLOYMENTMr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (12.28 p.m.) In the few minutes remaining, I rise tocomment on the current unemployment situation in this State. It is rather ironic that after ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 20 October 1998BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY (PORTABLE LONG SERVICE LEAVE) AMENDMENTBILLMr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (5.57 p.m.): I rise to speak to this very important piece oflegislation, the ...
Speech byHon. D. WELLSMEMBER FOR MURRUMBAHansard 12 November 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTSellars Holdings LtdHon. D. M. WELLS (Murrumba—ALP) (Minister for Education) (9.58 a.m.), by leave: On 18September 1998, the member for Nicklin asked a question without ...
Speech byHon. D. WELLSMEMBER FOR MURRUMBAHansard 17 November 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTEducation Queensland, ReportHon. D. M. WELLS (Murrumba—ALP) (Minister for Education) (10.05 a.m.), by leave: Thetabling of Education Queensland's annual report for 1997-98 ...
Speech byHon. D. WELLSMEMBER FOR MURRUMBAHansard 17 November 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTCommon Youth AllowanceHon. D. M. WELLS (Murrumba—ALP) (Minister for Education) (10.05 a.m.), by leave: Theeducation system will shortly need to adapt to a new and severe ...
Speech byHon. D. WELLSMEMBER FOR MURRUMBAHansard 18 November 1998MINISTER FOR EDUCATIONHon. D. M. WELLS (Murrumba—ALP) (Minister for Education) (6.39 p.m.): I move the followingamendment—"Delete all words in Mr Nelson's amendment and insert the ...
Speech byHon. D. WELLSMEMBER FOR MURRUMBAHansard 10 November 1998UNIVERSITY OF THE SUNSHINE COAST BILLHon. D. M. WELLS (Murrumba—ALP) (Minister for Education) (12.52 p.m.): I move—"That the Bill be now read a second time."This Bill provides for the ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 16 September 1998RESTAURANT LICENCE, INDOOROOPILLY SHOPPINGTOWNMr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (9.47 p.m.): I rise in this Adjournment debate to raise thevery serious issue of an application for a ...
Speech byHon. D. WELLSMEMBER FOR MURRUMBAHansard 10 November 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTLiteracy and Numeracy in SchoolsHon. D. M. WELLS (Murrumba—ALP) (Minister for Education) (10.03 a.m.), by leave: Twice thisyear I have tabled reports prepared by the School ...
Speech byJEFF SEENEYMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard 17 September 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILLAPPROPRIATION BILLMr SEENEY (Callide—NPA) (5.26 p.m.): It is a pleasure for me to reply to the Budget. As manyspeakers have already indicated, this Budget really ...
Speech byJEFF SEENEYMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard 20 October 1998BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY (PORTABLE LONG SERVICE LEAVE) AMENDMENTBILLMr SEENEY (Callide—NPA) (5.04 p.m.): I, too, would like an opportunity to make somecomments about statements made by ...
Speech byJEFF SEENEYMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard 20 October 1998WATER STORAGE, IRVINEBANK; ELECTRICITY INDUSTRYMr SEENEY (Callide—NPA) (6.33 p.m.): The Government's bid to amend the motion before theHouse is so hypocritical that it would be nothing short of ...
Speech byJEFF SEENEYMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard 21 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee AReport No. 2Mr SEENEY (Callide—NPA) (2.35 p.m.): It is interesting to sit in this Chamber and ...
Speech byJEFF SEENEYMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard 21 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee CReportMr SEENEY (Callide—NPA) (5.20 p.m.): I appreciate the opportunity to make some commentsabout ...
Speech byJEFF SEENEYMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard 22 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee EReportMr SEENEY (Callide—NPA) (12.50 p.m.): I appreciate the opportunity to comment on thisBudget ...
Speech byJEFF SEENEYMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard 22 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee FReportMr SEENEY (Callide—NPA) (3.42 p.m.): I appreciate the opportunity to make some commentsabout ...
Speech byJEFF SEENEYMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard 22 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee GReportMr SEENEY (Callide—NPA) (4.13 p.m.): I do appreciate the opportunity to comment yet againon ...
Speech byJEFF SEENEYMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard 11 November 1998NATIVE TITLE (QUEENSLAND) STATE PROVISIONS AMENDMENT BILL (No. 2)Mr SEENEY (Callide—NPA) (12.03 p.m.): I am pleased to be able to make a contribution in thefinal stages of this debate on the ...
Speech byJEFF SEENEYMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard 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 byHon. J. ELDERMEMBER FOR CAPALABAHansard 28 July 1998ELECTION OF SPEAKER Hon. J. P. ELDER (Capalaba—ALP) (Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development andMinister for Trade) (10.46 a.m.): I am very pleased and honoured to second the nomination ...
Speech byHon. J. ELDERMEMBER FOR CAPALABAHansard 30 July 1998MOTION OF CONDOLENCETsunami Disaster, Papua New Guinea Hon. J. P. ELDER (Capalaba—ALP) (Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development andMinister for Trade) (10.20 a.m.): I rise to support the ...
Speech byHon. J. ELDERMEMBER FOR CAPALABAHansard 30 July 1998MOTION OF CONFIDENCE IN GOVERNMENT Hon. J. P. ELDER (Capalaba—ALP) (Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development andMinister for Trade) (10.50 a.m.): It is with a great sense of honour that I ...
Speech byJEFF SEENEYMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard 25 August 1998NATIVE TITLE (QUEENSLAND) STATE PROVISIONS BILL Mr SEENEY (Callide—NPA) (5.41 p.m.): I also welcome the Native Title (Queensland) StateProvisions Bill in that it is a faithful reflection of the ...
Speech byJEFF SEENEYMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard 27 August 1998WORKPLACE RELATIONS AMENDMENT BILL Mr SEENEY (Callide—NPA) (5.52 p.m.): I am pleased to rise and make a contribution to thisdebate. Over the past two days, I have listened with interest to the ...
Speech byJEFF SEENEYMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard 27 August 1998AUSTRALIAN MAGNESIUM CORPORATION; BILOELAMr SEENEY (Callide—NPA) (2.11 a.m.): I rise in this House tonight to congratulate the peopleof Biloela and call on the Premier and the Minister for State ...
Speech byJEFF SEENEYMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard 12 November 1998QUEENSLAND HEALTHMr SEENEY (Callide—NPA) (6.35 p.m.): I rise to support the amendment that was moved bythe member for Tablelands, which is an extension of the motion moved by the member ...
Speech byJEFF SEENEYMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard 19 November 1998DAIRY INDUSTRY AMENDMENT BILLMr SEENEY (Callide—NPA) (2.30 p.m.): I appreciate the opportunity to participate in thisdebate. I congratulate some of the speakers who have already spoken. Some of ...
Speech byJEFF SEENEYMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard 19 November 1998PRIMARY INDUSTRIES LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr SEENEY (Callide—NPA) (5.01 p.m.): Initially, I would like to commend the member forGladstone for the obvious thought and effort that she has put ...
Speech byJEFF SEENEYMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard 19 November 1998CALLIDE B POWER STATION Mr SEENEY (Callide—NPA) (8.35 p.m.): Tonight, I want to make the House aware of theincredible maintenance job that is currently being undertaken at the Callide B Power ...
Speech byJEFF KNUTHMEMBER FOR BURDEKINHansard 11 November 1998COMMENTS BY MEMBER FOR SPRINGWOODMr KNUTH (Burdekin—ONP) (11.04 p.m.): Last night the member for Indooroopilly spokeagainst the moronic comments made by the member for Springwood against the ...
Speech byJEFF KNUTHMEMBER FOR BURDEKINHansard 12 November 1998FOOD PRICING VARIATIONSMr KNUTH (Burdekin—ONP) (7.10 p.m.): Over the past couple of weeks I have been engagedin a war of words with the large dominant food chains in that I have been condemning the ...
Speech byJEFF KNUTHMEMBER FOR BURDEKINHansard 17 November 1998NOXIOUS WEEDS Mr KNUTH (Burdekin—ONP) (7.10 p.m.): Over recent weeks and in the past there have beenmany reports of fish kills in north Queensland's creeks and ponds. A fair amount of unfounded ...
Speech byJEFF KNUTHMEMBER FOR BURDEKINHansard 19 November 1998PRIMARY INDUSTRIES LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr KNUTH (Burdekin—ONP) (4.51 p.m.): I commend the Minister for the time and effort that hehas no doubt committed to researching the issues addressed ...
Speech byJEFF KNUTHMEMBER FOR BURDEKINHansard 19 November 1998TARIFF PROTECTION, SUGAR INDUSTRY Mr KNUTH (Burdekin—ONP) (6.05 p.m.): I second the motion moved by the member forLockyer. I will share with members the comments by some prominent people in the ...
Speech byJEFF KNUTHMEMBER FOR BURDEKINHansard 19 November 1998RECREATIONAL FISHING LICENCESMr KNUTH (Burdekin—ONP) (8.39 p.m.): I inform the House that local recreational fishermen inthe Burdekin have expressed their concern over the possible introduction of ...
Speech byJEFF SEENEYMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard 30 July 1998MOTION OF CONFIDENCE Mr SEENEY (Callide—NPA) (5.23 p.m.): As the only newly elected coalition member, I amdeeply honoured to be able to deliver my first speech in this Parliament as part of this ...
Speech byJEFF SEENEYMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard 16 September 1998CENSURE OF MINISTER FOR HEALTHMr SEENEY (Callide—NPA) (6.24 p.m.): Other speakers preceding me in this debate have dealtwith the specifics of the situation at the Maryborough Hospital. For me, ...
Speech byJEFF KNUTHMEMBER FOR BURDEKINHansard 11 November 1998NATIONAL COMPETITION POLICY Mr KNUTH (Burdekin—ONP) (6.47 p.m.): I am really impressed: both sides of the House areagreeing on a One Nation motion. Mr Nelson: Again.Mr KNUTH: Again—it has ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR WARWICKHansard 22 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee GReportMr SPRINGBORG (Warwick—NPA) (4.45 p.m.): In opening I will comment on an issue that ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR WARWICKHansard 10 November 1998NATIVE TITLE (QUEENSLAND) STATE PROVISIONS AMENDMENT BILL (No. 2)Mr SPRINGBORG (Warwick—NPA) (10.37 p.m.): The Opposition Leader has highlighted todaythe extraordinary distortion of this ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR WARWICKHansard 11 November 1998CITIZENS' INITIATED REFERENDUM (CONSTITUTION AMENDMENT) BILLMr SPRINGBORG (Warwick—NPA) (10.21 p.m.): The Opposition, in common with theGovernment, is unable to support the legislation brought ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR WARWICKHansard 17 November 1998COMMISSIONS OF INQUIRY (FORDE INQUIRY—EVIDENCE) REGULATION 1998Disallowance of Statutory InstrumentMr SPRINGBORG (Warwick—NPA) (12.46 p.m.): I second the disallowance motion moved bythe ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR WARWICKHansard 18 November 1998BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY (PORTABLE LONG SERVICE LEAVE) AMENDMENTBILLMr SPRINGBORG (Warwick—NPA) (4.57 p.m.): In this debate on the Building and ConstructionIndustry (Portable Long ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR WARWICKHansard 18 November 1998SUPREME COURT OF QUEENSLAND ACT AND ANOTHER ACT AMENDMENT BILLMr SPRINGBORG (Warwick—NPA) (10.12 p.m.): The Opposition will be supporting theSupreme Court of Queensland Act and Another Act ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR WARWICKHansard 19 November 1998DAIRY INDUSTRY AMENDMENT BILLMr SPRINGBORG (Warwick—NPA) (12.30 p.m.): In rising to support the legislation before theHouse, I would like to commend the contribution of the honourable member ...
Speech byMr LEN STEPHANMEMBER FOR GYMPIEHansard 6 August 1998ADDRESS IN REPLYMr STEPHAN (Gympie—NPA) (5.23 p.m.): I take the opportunity provided by the debate on theAddress in Reply to pledge my loyalty to Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II. I also extend ...
Speech byMr LEN STEPHANMEMBER FOR GYMPIEHansard 17 September 1998VEGETABLE INDUSTRY Mr STEPHAN (Gympie—NPA) (10.20 p.m.): In Queensland there are a lot of variables,particularly in the vegetable industry. For example, we have the ability to produce and ...
Speech byMr LEN STEPHANMEMBER FOR GYMPIEHansard 20 October 1998BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY (PORTABLE LONG SERVICE LEAVE) AMENDMENTBILL Mr STEPHAN (Gympie—NPA) (4.14 p.m.): It gives me a great deal of pleasure to join in thedebate this afternoon on the ...
Speech byMr LEN STEPHANMEMBER FOR GYMPIEHansard 21 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee CReport Mr STEPHAN (Gympie—NPA) (5.30 p.m.): Along with the Minister and the former Minister ...
Speech byMr LEN STEPHANMEMBER FOR GYMPIEHansard 22 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee DReportMr STEPHAN (Gympie—NPA) (11.58 a.m.): It gives me great pleasure to take part in thisdebate, ...
Speech byDr LESLEY CLARKMEMBER FOR BARRON RIVERHansard 5 August 1998ADDRESS IN REPLY Dr CLARK (Barron River—ALP) (3.45 p.m.): It is with great pleasure that I rise today toparticipate in the debate on the motion for the adoption of the Address in Reply. I ...
Speech byDr LESLEY CLARKMEMBER FOR BARRON RIVERHansard 5 August 1998SPORTING SHOOTERS Dr CLARK (Barron River—ALP) (6.36 p.m.): I rise to support the amendment, recognising thatindeed there has been a large increase in the membership of gun clubs. In the ...
Speech byDr LESLEY CLARKMEMBER FOR BARRON RIVERHansard 17 September 1998CRIME PREVENTION STRATEGYDr CLARK (Barron River—ALP) (10.34 p.m.): Prior to the election, the Labor Party made it veryclear that the Government was going to be both tough on crime and ...
Speech byDr LESLEY CLARKMEMBER FOR BARRON RIVERHansard 18 September 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILLAPPROPRIATION BILLDr CLARK (Barron River—ALP) (2.44 p.m.): On 14 May this year in an article in the Cairns Post,my predecessor in this House, Lyn Warwick, ...
Speech byDr LESLEY CLARKMEMBER FOR BARRON RIVERHansard 22 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee GReportDr CLARK (Barron River—ALP) (4.08 p.m.): I am particularly pleased to participate in ...
Speech byDr LESLEY CLARKMEMBER FOR BARRON RIVERHansard 22 October 1998KURANDA STATE HIGH SCHOOLDr CLARK (Barron River—ALP) (7.11 p.m.): The Kuranda region was included in the BarronRiver electorate following the 1992 redistribution. The lack of services in ...
Speech byDr LESLEY CLARKMEMBER FOR BARRON RIVERHansard 6 August 1998MACHANS BEACH RESIDENTS; AIR SERVICES AUSTRALIADr CLARK (Barron River—ALP) (10.27 a.m.): I wish to tell the House about an incident thatoccurred some days after my election to this place. I ...
Speech byDr LESLEY CLARKMEMBER FOR BARRON RIVERHansard 6 August 1998MR H. WELZMAN Dr CLARK (Barron River—ALP) (7.23 p.m.): I have spoken on two occasions this week aboutthe need for politicians to listen to and respond to community concerns. Equally ...
Speech byDr LESLEY CLARKMEMBER FOR BARRON RIVERHansard 26 August 1998REVOCATION OF STATE FOREST AREAS Dr CLARK (Barron River—ALP) (2.49 p.m.): I am very happy to second this motion, becausethis is an excellent example of the type of partnership that we need ...
Speech byDr LESLEY CLARKMEMBER FOR BARRON RIVERHansard 26 August 1998ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS, BARRON RIVER ELECTORATEDr CLARK (Barron River—ALP) (7.11 p.m.): My decision to recontest the seat of Barron Riverwas very much influenced by the fact that I had what ...
Speech byMr LEN STEPHANMEMBER FOR GYMPIEHansard 12 November 1998GYMPIE HOSPITALMr STEPHAN (Gympie—NPA) (7.18 p.m.): Tonight, we have been talking about hospitals, andwe have been doing that for some time. We have another problem in Gympie in that the ...
Speech byMr LEN STEPHANMEMBER FOR GYMPIEHansard 19 November 1998PRIMARY INDUSTRIES LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr STEPHAN (Gympie—NPA) (5.06 p.m.): In joining this debate, I wish to refer to the clauses ofthe Bill that relate to fruit and vegetable markets. I ...
Speech byMr LEN STEPHANMEMBER FOR GYMPIEHansard 22 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee GReportMr STEPHAN (Gympie—NPA) (4.35 p.m.): The Minister has just said that there has not been acut ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR WARWICKHansard 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 byMr. R. CONNORMEMBER FOR NERANGHansard 30 July 1998MOTION OF CONFIDENCEMr CONNOR (Nerang—LP) (7.30 p.m.): Mr Speaker, I congratulate you on your elevation to thathigh office. I am sure you will do a very good job. In debating this motion of confidence ...
Speech byMr. R. CONNORMEMBER FOR NERANGHansard 5 August 1998ADDRESS IN REPLYMr CONNOR (Nerang—LP) (12.49 p.m.): My speech will be in two parts. The first part relates towhat I believe is the worst case of maladministration and incompetence that I have seen in ...
Speech byMr. R. CONNORMEMBER FOR NERANGHansard 26 August 1998REVOCATION OF STATE FOREST AREASMr CONNOR (Nerang—LP) (2.53 p.m.): It gives me a great deal of satisfaction to support thismotion, because my first involvement with this matter goes back about two ...
Speech byMr. R. CONNORMEMBER FOR NERANGHansard 27 August 1998WORKPLACE RELATIONS AMENDMENT BILLMr CONNOR (Nerang—LP) (9.41 p.m.): I rise to speak to the Workplace Relations AmendmentBill 1998, but I wish particularly to speak generally about economic reform, ...
Speech byMr. R. CONNORMEMBER FOR NERANGHansard 16 September 1998TRANSPORT LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr CONNOR (Nerang—LP) (12 p.m.): I wish to raise an issue in relation to safety on a road inmy electorate. This road has been described as a killer road, both ...
Speech byPHIL REEVESMEMBER FOR MANSFIELDHansard 18 November 1998TRANSPORT LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL (No. 2)Mr REEVES (Mansfield—ALP) (2.45 p.m.): I have much pleasure rising to speak to theTransport Legislation Amendment Bill. Before addressing aspects of ...
Speech byPHIL REEVESMEMBER FOR MANSFIELDHansard 18 November 1998TRADING (ALLOWABLE HOURS) AMENDMENT BILLMr REEVES (Mansfield—ALP) (9.52 p.m.): As a member of an electorate which is dominatedby the retail industry, I believe it is appropriate for me to talk on ...
Speech byPHIL REEVESMEMBER FOR MANSFIELDHansard 19 November 1998DEVELOPING HOUSING ESTATES Mr REEVES (Mansfield—ALP) (8.45 p.m.): I wish to speak about how developers establishhousing estates with no concerns other than to quickly sell the blocks in any way ...
Speech 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 20 October 1998TABCORP Mr REEVES (Mansfield—ALP) (7.08 p.m.): I rise to bring to the attention of the House a burningissue which threatens to corrupt the club industry throughout Queensland. For years we saw ...
Speech byPHIL REEVESMEMBER FOR MANSFIELDHansard 21 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee CReport Mr REEVES (Mansfield—ALP) (5.04 p.m.) I am pleased to rise to speak to the report ...
Speech byPHIL REEVESMEMBER FOR MANSFIELDHansard 22 October 1998YOUTH ALLOWANCEMr REEVES (Mansfield—ALP) (10.28 a.m.): I want to talk about a young man, 18 years of age,named Brett from my electorate. Brett left school less than a year ago and has worked most ...
Speech byPHIL REEVESMEMBER FOR MANSFIELDHansard 22 October 1998ROCHEDALE LANDFILL SITEMr REEVES (Mansfield—ALP) (7.20 p.m.): I rise tonight to inform the House of therequirements that the Environment Department has imposed on the Brisbane City Council in ...
Speech byPHIL REEVESMEMBER FOR MANSFIELDHansard 10 November 1998PRIVATISATION OF TABMr REEVES (Mansfield—ALP) (6.30 p.m.): Tonight I rise to support the amendment moved bythe Premier. The amazing aspect of this debate is that those opposite are trying to give ...
Speech byPHIL REEVESMEMBER FOR MANSFIELDHansard 12 November 1998HEALTH AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr REEVES (Mansfield—ALP) (5.16 p.m.): I have much pleasure in discussing this Health andOther Legislation Amendment Bill, which allows the transfer of ...
Speech byPHIL REEVESMEMBER FOR MANSFIELDHansard 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 byMr. R. CONNORMEMBER FOR NERANGHansard 17 September 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILLAPPROPRIATION BILLMr CONNOR (Nerang—LP) (5.13 p.m.): I rise to speak, firstly, about the postponement of thefurther concessions on stamp duty for refinancing, the ...
Speech 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 22 October 1998PRIVATISATION OF TABMr REEVES (Mansfield—ALP) (6.44 p.m.): I am extremely happy to support the amendmentproposed by the member for Gladstone and, dare I say it—I do not think even I believe this—I ...
Speech byHon. STEVE BREDHAUERMEMBER FOR COOKHansard 12 November 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTMarine Pollution IncidentsHon. S. D. BREDHAUER (Cook—ALP) (Minister for Transport and Minister for Main Roads) (9.53a.m.), by leave: During the month of August 1998 there ...
Speech byHon. STEVE BREDHAUERMEMBER FOR COOKHansard 17 November 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTIntegrated Regional Transport PlanHon. S. D. BREDHAUER (Cook—ALP) (Minister for Transport and Minister for Main Roads) (9.59a.m.), by leave: State Cabinet last week ...
Speech byHon. STEVE BREDHAUERMEMBER FOR COOKHansard 18 November 1998TRANSPORT LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL (No. 2)Hon. S. D. BREDHAUER (Cook—ALP) (Minister for Transport and Minister for Main Roads) (3.54p.m.), in reply: I thank all members who contributed to ...
Speech byMr S. ROBERTSONMEMBER FOR SUNNYBANKHansard 18 November 1998UNIVERSITY OF THE SUNSHINE COAST BILLMr ROBERTSON (Sunnybank—ALP) (10.48 p.m.): I rise in support of the University of theSunshine Coast Bill and, in doing so, I would like to take this ...
Speech byMr S. ROBERTSONMEMBER FOR SUNNYBANKHansard 19 November 1998MEMBER FOR LOCKYER; MULTICULTURALISMMr ROBERTSON (Sunnybank—ALP) (8.49 p.m.): Last night we heard one of the most ignorantspeeches in this Parliament for many years. The attack by the One ...
Speech byHon. STEVE BREDHAUERMEMBER FOR COOKHansard 30 July 1998MOTION OF CONFIDENCEHon. S. D. BREDHAUER (Cook—ALP) (Minister for Transport and Minister for Main Roads) (3.23p.m.): I rise to move an amendment to the amendment moved by the Leader of the ...
Speech byHon. STEVE BREDHAUERMEMBER FOR COOKHansard 17 September 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTFederal Road FundingHon. S. D. BREDHAUER (Cook—ALP) (Minister for Transport and Minister for Main Roads) (9.51a.m.), by leave: From time to time in the life of this ...
Speech byHon. STEVE BREDHAUERMEMBER FOR COOKHansard 21 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee CReportHon. S. D. BREDHAUER (Cook—ALP) (Minister for Transport and Minister for Main ...
Speech byHon. STEVE BREDHAUERMEMBER FOR COOKHansard 22 October 1998TRANSPORT LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL (No. 2)Hon. S. D. BREDHAUER (Cook—ALP) (Minister for Transport and Minister for Main Roads)(5.03 p.m.): I move—"That the Bill be now read a second time." ...
Speech byHon. STEVE BREDHAUERMEMBER FOR COOKHansard 10 November 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTNerang-Broadbeach RoadHon. S. D. BREDHAUER (Cook—ALP) (Minister for Transport and Minister for Main Roads) (9.55a.m.), by leave: I rise on this occasion to take issue ...
Speech byHon. STEVE BREDHAUERMEMBER FOR COOKHansard 19 November 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTMain Roads Trade Mission to Sichuan, ChinaHon. S. D. BREDHAUER (Cook—ALP) (Minister for Transport and Minister for Main Roads)(9.52 a.m.), by leave: I rise on this ...
Speech byMr T. MALONEMEMBER FOR MIRANIHansard 30 July 1998MOTION OF CONFIDENCEMr MALONE (Mirani—NPA) (11.44 p.m.): Before speaking to the motion of confidence, I wouldlike to congratulate all the new members who have graced this House on its sitting and ...
Speech byHon. STEVE BREDHAUERMEMBER FOR COOKHansard 6 August 1998TRANSPORT LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLHon. S. D. BREDHAUER (Cook—ALP) (Minister for Transport and Minister for Main Roads)(12.40 p.m.): I move—"That the Bill be now read a second time."Since ...
Speech byHon. STEVE BREDHAUERMEMBER FOR COOKHansard 25 August 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTGoods and Services Tax Hon. S. D. BREDHAUER (Cook—ALP) (Minister for Transport and Minister for Main Roads)(10.02 a.m.), by leave: Recently, the Australian Council of ...
Speech byHon. STEVE BREDHAUERMEMBER FOR COOKHansard 15 September 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTPacific MotorwayHon. S. D. BREDHAUER (Cook—ALP) (Minister for Transport and Minister for Main Roads) (9.55a.m.), by leave: The Pacific Motorway project from the Logan ...
Speech byHon. STEVE BREDHAUERMEMBER FOR COOKHansard 16 September 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTRailway Workshops, RedbankHon. S. D. BREDHAUER (Cook—ALP) (Minister for Transport and Minister for Main Roads) (9.43a.m.), by leave: In our first Budget, the Labor ...
Speech byMr T. MALONEMEMBER FOR MIRANIHansard 26 August 1998WORKPLACE RELATIONS AMENDMENT BILLMr MALONE (Mirani—NPA) (5.44 p.m.): I rise to oppose the Workplace Relations AmendmentBill 1998. In doing so, I first might indulge the House by reading a letter ...
Speech byHon. STEVE BREDHAUERMEMBER FOR COOKHansard 16 September 1998TRANSPORT LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLHon. S. D. BREDHAUER (Cook—ALP) (Minister for Transport and Minister for Main Roads)(12.46 p.m.), in reply: I wish to raise a number of issues, but I will ...
Speech byHon. STEVE BREDHAUERMEMBER FOR COOKHansard 18 November 1998MINISTER FOR EDUCATIONHon. S. D. BREDHAUER (Cook—ALP) (Minister for Transport and Minister for Main Roads)(6.44 p.m.): I second the amendment moved by the Minister for Education and I do so ...
Speech byHon. STEVE BREDHAUERMEMBER FOR COOKHansard 30 July 1998MOTION OF CONDOLENCETsunami Disaster, Papua New GuineaHon. S. D. BREDHAUER (Cook—ALP) (Minister for Transport and Minister for Main Roads)(10.26 a.m.): I rise briefly to support the condolence ...
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 30 July 1998MOTION OF CONFIDENCEMr GRICE (Broadwater—NPA) (7.43 p.m.): Mr Speaker, firstly, I would like to add to my personalcongratulations on your nomination by doing so publicly in the House. ...
Speech byMr ALLAN GRICE, OAMMEMBER FOR BROADWATERHansard 27 August 1998WORKPLACE RELATIONS AMENDMENT BILLMr GRICE (Broadwater—NPA) (10.01 p.m.): Tonight I wish to speak against the Government'sattempt to abolish Queensland workplace agreements. The amendments ...
Speech byMr ALLAN GRICE, OAMMEMBER FOR BROADWATERHansard 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 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 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 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 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 byMr ALLAN GRICE, OAMMEMBER FOR BROADWATERHansard 21 October 1998MINISTER FOR MINES AND ENERGY; MINISTER FOR POLICE AND CORRECTIVE SERVICESMr GRICE (Broadwater—NPA) (10.12 a.m.): There are very few people who should be held inhigher regard in our ...
Speech byMr ALLAN GRICE, OAMMEMBER FOR BROADWATERHansard 21 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee BReportMr GRICE (Broadwater—NPA) (4.08 p.m.) First of all, I thank the committee members. ...
Speech byMr ALLAN GRICE, OAMMEMBER FOR BROADWATERHansard 10 November 1998NATIVE TITLE (QUEENSLAND) STATE PROVISIONS AMENDMENT BILL (No. 2)Mr GRICE (Broadwater—NPA) (10.12 p.m.): This Bill is another missed opportunity, anotherbureaucratic impediment that the ...
Speech byMr ALLAN GRICE, OAMMEMBER FOR BROADWATERHansard 12 November 1998SCHOOLIES WEEKMr GRICE (Broadwater—NPA) (10.25 a.m.): I wish to congratulate the Gold Coast Bulletin on awonderful initiative on the eve of Schoolies Week on the Gold Coast, titled How ...
Speech byMr ALLAN GRICE, OAMMEMBER FOR BROADWATERHansard 17 November 1998MR F. CLAIR; CRIMINAL JUSTICE COMMISSIONMr GRICE (Broadwater—NPA) (11.30 a.m.): The passing of the Clair regime at the CriminalJustice Commission will not be mourned by anybody apart ...
Speech byMr ALLAN GRICE, OAMMEMBER FOR BROADWATERHansard 17 November 1998DRUGS Mr GRICE (Broadwater—NPA) (7.18 p.m.): I have spoken in this House previously about thescourge that is drugs, in particular on the Gold Coast but also throughout this State and ...
Speech byHon. ANNA BLIGHMEMBER FOR SOUTH BRISBANEHansard 4 August 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTChild AbuseHon. A. M. BLIGH (South Brisbane—ALP) (Minister for Families, Youth and Community Careand Minister for Disability Services) (9.47 a.m.), by leave: I earlier ...
Speech byHon. ANNA BLIGHMEMBER FOR SOUTH BRISBANEHansard 6 August 1998JUVENILE JUSTICE LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLHon. A. M. BLIGH (South Brisbane—ALP) (Minister for Families, Youth and Community Careand Minister for Disability Services) (12.46 p.m.): I ...
Speech byHon. ANNA BLIGHMEMBER FOR SOUTH BRISBANEHansard 25 August 1998MEMBERS FOR KEDRON, BUNDAMBA, IPSWICH, CHATSWORTH AND MURRUMBA Hon. A. M. BLIGH (South Brisbane—ALP) (Minister for Families, Youth and Community Careand Minister for Disability Services) ...
Speech byHon. ANNA BLIGHMEMBER FOR SOUTH BRISBANEHansard 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 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 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 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 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 byLINDA LAVARCHSTATE MEMBER FOR KURWONGBAHHansard 17 September 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILLAPPROPRIATION BILLMrs LAVARCH (Kurwongbah—ALP) (10.10 p.m.): This is the first time that I have had theprivilege to respond to a State Budget on behalf of ...
Speech byLINDA LAVARCHSTATE MEMBER FOR KURWONGBAHHansard 21 October 1998DAIRY INDUSTRY, DAYBOROMrs LAVARCH (Kurwongbah—ALP) (10.29 a.m.): I know that many regard my electorate asbeing an urban electorate—part of the outer northern Brisbane sprawl. However, I ...
Speech byLINDA LAVARCHSTATE MEMBER FOR KURWONGBAHHansard 21 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee AReport No. 1Mrs LAVARCH (Kurwongbah—ALP) (11.53 a.m.): This is the first time I have been ...
Speech byLINDA LAVARCHSTATE MEMBER FOR KURWONGBAHHansard 10 November 1998NATIVE TITLE (QUEENSLAND) STATE PROVISIONS AMENDMENT BILL (No. 2)Mrs LAVARCH (Kurwongbah—ALP) (4.28 p.m.): I have listened to the contributions of theLeader of the Opposition and the ...
Speech byLINDA LAVARCHSTATE MEMBER FOR KURWONGBAHHansard 10 November 1998GOODS AND SERVICES TAXMrs LAVARCH (Kurwongbah—ALP) (11.51 p.m.): Last week the Australian Council of SocialService released its findings after surveying 520 front-line community ...
Speech byLINDA LAVARCHSTATE MEMBER FOR KURWONGBAHHansard 5 August 1998WARREN STREET THEATREMrs LAVARCH (Kurwongbah—ALP) (10.26 a.m.): This morning I wish to draw to the attention ofthe House the achievements of Terry Maguire, Stephen Rowan and Linda Hassall ...
Speech byLINDA LAVARCHSTATE MEMBER FOR KURWONGBAHHansard 25 August 1998JOB NETWORKMrs LAVARCH (Kurwongbah—ALP) (11.55 a.m.): Mr Deputy Speaker, before I deal with mymatter of public importance I must say that this is the first time that I have had the ...
Speech byLINDA LAVARCHSTATE MEMBER FOR KURWONGBAHHansard 25 August 1998NATIVE TITLE (QUEENSLAND) STATE PROVISIONS BILLMrs LAVARCH (Kurwongbah—ALP) (3.28 p.m.): I rise to support the Native Title (Queensland)State Provisions Bill. In doing so, I feel that I am ...
Speech byLINDA LAVARCHSTATE MEMBER FOR KURWONGBAHHansard 26 August 1998TOURNAMENT OF THE MINDSMrs LAVARCH (Kurwongbah—ALP) (10.28 a.m.): Last weekend, some 651 schools acrossQueensland entered 1,463 teams in the 1998 Tournament of the Minds competition. I had ...
Speech byLINDA LAVARCHSTATE MEMBER FOR KURWONGBAHHansard 16 September 1998DADS CARING FOR KIDSMrs LAVARCH (Kurwongbah—ALP) (10.12 a.m.): From 31 August to 4 September, Australiacelebrated Adult Learners' Week. This is a national celebration and promotion of ...
Speech byLINDA LAVARCHSTATE MEMBER FOR KURWONGBAHHansard 16 September 1998CENSURE OF MINISTER FOR HEALTHMrs LAVARCH (Kurwongbah—ALP) (6.29 p.m.): I oppose the motion that was moved by thehonourable member for Maroochydore and I support the amendment that was ...
Speech byDr LESLEY CLARKMEMBER FOR BARRON RIVERHansard 11 November 1998CRIMINAL COMPENSATION Dr CLARK (Barron River—ALP) (11.16 p.m.): Not long after being elected, I was assisting aconstituent with an application to become a justice of the peace. It was ...
Speech byDr LESLEY CLARKMEMBER FOR BARRON RIVERHansard 12 November 1998SMITHFIELD STATE HIGH SCHOOLDr CLARK (Barron River—ALP) (7.08 p.m.): On Wednesday, 28 October arsonists destroyed theInformation Technology Centre at the Smithfield State High School. The ...
Speech byDr LESLEY CLARKMEMBER FOR BARRON RIVERHansard 18 November 1998TRANSPORT LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL (No. 2)Dr CLARK (Barron River—ALP) (3.39 p.m.): It would probably take me well over an hour if Italked to this House about the range of transport ...
Speech byDr LESLEY CLARKMEMBER FOR BARRON RIVERHansard 18 November 1998MINISTER FOR EDUCATIONDr CLARK (Barron River—ALP) (6.28 p.m.): I think that members would agree that in thehothouse atmosphere of this place we sometimes lose sight of the big picture and ...
Speech byDr LESLEY CLARKMEMBER FOR BARRON RIVERHansard 18 November 1998TRADING (ALLOWABLE HOURS) AMENDMENT BILLDr CLARK (Barron River—ALP) (10.02 p.m.): I will contribute very briefly to this debate to thankthe Minister for his responsiveness to this issue. ...
Speech byLINDA LAVARCHSTATE MEMBER FOR KURWONGBAHHansard 12 November 1998HEAD LICEMrs LAVARCH (Kurwongbah—ALP) (10.19 a.m.): A great many mothers in my electorate and,indeed, across Queensland are fed up. They are sick and tired and are being reduced to tears ...
Speech byLINDA LAVARCHSTATE MEMBER FOR KURWONGBAHHansard 12 November 1998JUVENILE JUSTICE LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMrs LAVARCH (Kurwongbah—ALP) (12.04 p.m.): The Juvenile Justice Legislation AmendmentBill confirms that the Beattie Government and the Minister ...
Speech byLINDA LAVARCHSTATE MEMBER FOR KURWONGBAHHansard 12 November 1998HEALTH AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMrs LAVARCH (Kurwongbah—ALP) (5.02 p.m.): One of the key elements of the Health andOther Legislation Amendment Bill is the establishment of the ...
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 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 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 byDr LESLEY CLARKMEMBER FOR BARRON RIVERHansard 10 November 1998NATIVE TITLE (QUEENSLAND) STATE PROVISIONS AMENDMENT BILL (No. 2)Dr CLARK (Barron River—ALP) (11.24 p.m.): Native title legislation has, without doubt, been themost difficult that ...
Speech byLINDA LAVARCHSTATE MEMBER FOR KURWONGBAHHansard 12 November 1998QUEENSLAND HEALTHMrs LAVARCH (Kurwongbah—ALP) (6.20 p.m.): It is with pleasure that I second theamendment moved by the Minister for Health. I congratulate her on her competent, honest ...
Speech byLINDA LAVARCHSTATE MEMBER FOR KURWONGBAHHansard 4 August 1998NAIDOC WEEK CELEBRATION, KURWONGBAH STATE SCHOOLMrs LAVARCH (Kurwongbah—ALP) (7.14 p.m.): From 5 July to 12 July this year the NationalAboriginal and Islander Day Observance Committee ...
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 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 11 November 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTCommunity Cabinet Meetings; Far North QueenslandHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.40 a.m.), by leave: Nothing sums upmy Government's ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 11 November 1998BRITISH CONSULATE-GENERALHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (11.30 a.m.), by leave, without notice: Imove—"That the Queensland Parliament is greatly concerned by a ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 11 November 1998NATIVE TITLE (QUEENSLAND) STATE PROVISIONS AMENDMENT BILL (No. 2)Hon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (12.39 p.m.), in reply: I thank thehonourable members for their ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 19 November 1998VALEDICTORYHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (8.55 p.m.): It is the custom of theQueensland Parliament to offer a Valedictory address at the adjournment of the ...
Speech byDr PETER PRENZLERMEMBER FOR LOCKYERHansard 30 July 1998MOTION OF CONFIDENCE Dr PRENZLER (Lockyer—ONP) (9.36 p.m.): Mr Deputy Speaker, please pass on mycongratulations to the Speaker on his election to the most important position in the House. I am ...
Speech byDr PETER PRENZLERMEMBER FOR LOCKYERHansard 25 August 1998NATIVE TITLE (QUEENSLAND) STATE PROVISIONS BILLDr PRENZLER (Lockyer—ONP) (4.17 p.m.): From day one the policy of Pauline Hanson's OneNation has been to provide certainty in regard to land ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 18 November 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTMulticultural Service AwardsHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.35 a.m.), by leave: This week, I wasprivileged, along with my Parliamentary ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 19 November 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTImax Theatre; Marrakesh ApartmentsHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.41 a.m.), by leave: This State is onthe move again. The private and ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 19 November 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTNational Memorial WalkHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.43 a.m.): The Royal AustralianRegiment has a proud record of service to this ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 19 November 1998LAND AND RESOURCES TRIBUNAL BILLHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (7.30 p.m.): I move—"That the Bill be now read a second time."I am particularly proud to ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 11 November 1998NATIONAL COMPETITION POLICYHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (6.27 p.m.): I second the amendmentmoved by the Treasurer. I do so because it is about time National ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 11 November 1998CITIZENS' INITIATED REFERENDUM (CONSTITUTION AMENDMENT) BILLHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (10.07 p.m.): In relation to the Citizens'Initiated Referendum ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 12 November 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTGST Tax PoolHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.36 a.m.), by leave: The run-up totomorrow's Special Premiers Conference has featured more ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 12 November 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTPass the Hat Around Concert TourHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.41 a.m.), by leave: I draw theattention of honourable members to a ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 12 November 1998PRIVILEGEFreedom of InformationHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (11.21 a.m.): I rise on a matter ofprivilege suddenly arising. I want to be absolutely certain ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 17 November 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENT Goods and Services TaxHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.35 a.m.), by leave: At last week'sSpecial Premiers Conference in Canberra, Prime ...