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Speech byHOWARD HOBBSMEMBER FOR WARREGOHansard 26 August 1998INTEGRATED PLANNING AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr HOBBS (Warrego—NPA) (2.30 p.m.): The Integrated Planning Act was enacted last yearand changed the way planning and development is ...
Speech byHOWARD HOBBSMEMBER FOR WARREGOHansard 26 August 1998WORKPLACE RELATIONS AMENDMENT BILLMr HOBBS (Warrego—NPA) (4.53 p.m.): Labor's Workplace Relations Amendment Bill will turnback the clock on industrial relations in Queensland for no valid reason. ...
Speech byHOWARD HOBBSMEMBER FOR WARREGOHansard 27 August 1998WHARPS PASTORAL HOLDING; MAHOGANY GLIDER HABITATMr HOBBS (Warrego—NPA) (2.15 a.m.): I refer to Minister Welford's ill-informed accusation ofinterference by me and other former Ministers in the ...
Speech byHOWARD HOBBSMEMBER FOR WARREGOHansard 18 September 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILLAPPROPRIATION BILLMr HOBBS (Warrego—NPA) (11.32 a.m.): This Budget is the coalition's Budget which has beencut and pasted and refashioned to fit Labor's agenda. ...
Speech byHOWARD HOBBSMEMBER FOR WARREGOHansard 22 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee GReportMr HOBBS (Warrego—NPA) (4.55 p.m.): Firstly, I want to say that the committee worked ...
Speech byHARRY BLACKMEMBER FOR WHITSUNDAYHansard 20 October 1998BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY (PORTABLE LONG SERVICE LEAVE) AMENDMENTBILLMr BLACK (Whitsunday—ONP) (4.54 p.m.): I rise to express my concern about the threat thatthis Bill poses to ravage ...
Speech byHARRY BLACKMEMBER FOR WHITSUNDAYHansard 21 October 1998UNEMPLOYMENTMr BLACK (Whitsunday—ONP) (6.48 p.m.): I support the motion that this House notes thedeteriorating jobs situation in Queensland and the failure of this Government to make any ...
Speech byHARRY BLACKMEMBER FOR WHITSUNDAYHansard 10 November 1998NATIVE TITLE (QUEENSLAND) STATE PROVISIONS AMENDMENT BILL (No. 2)Mr BLACK (Whitsunday—ONP) (11.02 p.m.): Native title is an issue of paramount importance toAustralia today. This issue has ...
Speech byHARRY BLACKMEMBER FOR WHITSUNDAYHansard 17 November 1998TRAINING FOR MATURE-AGE WORKERSMr BLACK (Whitsunday—ONP) (6.35 p.m.): I must point out One Nation's policy in relation toemployment. We seek to and have always sought to introduce a very ...
Speech byHARRY BLACKMEMBER FOR WHITSUNDAYHansard 18 November 1998QUEENSLAND BUILDING SERVICES AUTHORITY AMENDMENT BILLMr BLACK (Whitsunday—ONP) (10.20 a.m.): I move—"That the Bill be now read a second time."Security of payment in the building industry has ...
Speech byHon. HENRY PALASZCZUKMEMBER FOR INALAHansard 5 August 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTSugarcane SmutHon. H. PALASZCZUK (Inala—ALP) (Minister for Primary Industries) (10.02 a.m.), by leave: TheAustralian sugar industry has been on red alert ever since the ...
Speech byHon. HENRY PALASZCZUKMEMBER FOR INALAHansard 16 September 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTPrimary IndustriesHon. H. PALASZCZUK (Inala—ALP) (Minister for Primary Industries) (9.52 a.m.), by leave: I ama firm believer in the need for truth in labelling. It is ...
Speech byHon. HENRY PALASZCZUKMEMBER FOR INALAHansard 20 October 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTFood SafetyHon. H. PALASZCZUK (Inala—ALP) (Minister for Primary Industries) (10 a.m.), by leave: There isno more fundamental issue for primary producers around the world ...
Speech byHon. HENRY PALASZCZUKMEMBER FOR INALAHansard 22 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee DReportHon. H. PALASZCZUK (Inala—ALP) (Minister for Primary Industries) (11.53 a.m.): I would ...
Speech byHon. HENRY PALASZCZUKMEMBER FOR INALAHansard 10 November 1998DAIRY INDUSTRY AMENDMENT BILLHon. H. PALASZCZUK (Inala—ALP) (Minister for Primary Industries) (2.48 p.m.): I move—"That the Bill be now read a second time."The purpose of this Bill is to ...
Speech byHon. HENRY PALASZCZUKMEMBER FOR INALAHansard 10 November 1998PRIMARY INDUSTRIES LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLPALAHon. H. PALASZCZUK (Inala—ALP) (Minister for Primary Industries) (3.01 p.m.): I move—"That the Bill be now read a second time."This Bill ...
Speech byHon. HENRY PALASZCZUKMEMBER FOR INALAHansard 11 November 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTPork IndustryHon. H. PALASZCZUK (Inala—ALP) (Minister for Primary Industries) (10 a.m.), by leave: Friday,13 November, is already known as black Friday. But I fear that ...
Speech byHon. HENRY PALASZCZUKMEMBER FOR INALAHansard 19 November 1998TARIFF PROTECTION, SUGAR INDUSTRY Hon. H. PALASZCZUK (Inala—ALP) (Minister for Primary Industries) (6.10 p.m.): I move thefollowing amendment to the motion of the honourable member for ...
Speech byHOWARD HOBBSMEMBER FOR WARREGOHansard 30 July 1998MOTION OF CONFIDENCE Mr HOBBS (Warrego—NPA) (9.19 p.m.): The Beattie Government is looking for a vote ofconfidence. Before any such decision is made, all honourable members need to examine the ...
Speech byHOWARD HOBBSMEMBER FOR WARREGOHansard 5 August 1998SPORTING SHOOTERS Mr HOBBS (Warrego—NPA) (6.11 p.m.): It is my pleasure to second the motion moved by themember for Keppel. I ask the Government to get on with the job that we started, that is, to ...
Speech byHOWARD HOBBSMEMBER FOR WARREGOHansard 6 August 1998MITCHELL COURTHOUSE Mr HOBBS (Warrego—NPA) (7.21 p.m.): It is with regret that I rise to advise the House that theLabor Government is back to cutting services in the bush. I thought that the ...
Speech byHon. HENRY PALASZCZUKMEMBER FOR INALAHansard 17 November 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTMr K. LawsonHon. H. PALASZCZUK (Inala—ALP) (Minister for Primary Industries) (10.10 a.m.), by leave: It iswith great sadness that I inform the House today of the ...
Speech byHon. HENRY PALASZCZUKMEMBER FOR INALAHansard 18 November 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTPrime Note CD-ROMsHon. H. PALASZCZUK (Inala—ALP) (Minister for Primary Industries) (10.04 a.m.), by leave: Inthe spirit of the rapidly approaching festive season, I ...
Speech byHon. HENRY PALASZCZUKMEMBER FOR INALAHansard 19 November 1998DAIRY INDUSTRY AMENDMENT BILLHon. H. PALASZCZUK (Inala—ALP) (Minister for Primary Industries) (3.43 p.m.), in reply: I thankall honourable members for their contributions today. It is a ...
Speech byHon. HENRY PALASZCZUKMEMBER FOR INALAHansard 19 November 1998PRIMARY INDUSTRIES LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Hon. H. PALASZCZUK (Inala—ALP) (Minister for Primary Industries) (5.15 p.m.), in reply: Icommend the Primary Industries Legislation Amendment ...
Speech byHOWARD HOBBSMEMBER FOR WARREGOHansard 25 & 26 August 1998NATIVE TITLE (QUEENSLAND) STATE PROVISIONS BILLMr HOBBS (Warrego—NPA) (5.46 p.m.): It is a pleasure to speak on the Native Title(Queensland) State Provisions Bill. I have been involved with ...
Speech byGORDON NUTTALLMEMBER FOR SANDGATEHansard 17 November 1998MULTICULTURAL QUEENSLAND POLICYMr NUTTALL (Sandgate—ALP) (11.40 a.m.): I rise to inform the House that the MulticulturalQueensland Policy is now reaching out across all of Queensland. Since ...
Speech byHon. HENRY PALASZCZUKMEMBER FOR INALAHansard 22 October 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTPrimary Producers; Supply ChainsHon. H. PALASZCZUK (Inala—ALP) (Minister for Primary Industries) (10 a.m.), by leave: Primaryproducers are facing a revolution in the way ...
Speech byGRANT MUSGROVEMEMBER FOR SPRINGWOODHansard 21 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee BReportMr MUSGROVE (Springwood—ALP) (4.02 p.m.): In relation to the arts, the member ...
Speech byHARRY BLACKMEMBER FOR WHITSUNDAYHansard 26 August 1998WORKPLACE RELATIONS AMENDMENT BILLMr BLACK (Whitsunday—ONP) (5.25 p.m.): Pauline Hanson's One Nation forum is completelyopposed to this Bill in its entirety. The principal goal of this Bill is to ...
Speech 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 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 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 byHon. J. ELDERMEMBER FOR CAPALABAHansard 25 August 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTNRG and Chevron Memorandum of UnderstandingHon. J. P. ELDER (Capalaba—ALP) (Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development andMinister for Trade) (9.43 a.m.), by leave: ...
Speech byHon. J. ELDERMEMBER FOR CAPALABAHansard 25 August 1998MEMBERS FOR KEDRON, BUNDAMBA, IPSWICH, CHATSWORTH AND MURRUMBAHon. J. P. ELDER (Capalaba—ALP) (Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development andMinister for Trade) (6.31 p.m.): At various ...
Speech byHon. J. ELDERMEMBER FOR CAPALABAHansard 16 September 1998MR SPEAKER'S RULINGMotion of DissentHon. J. P. ELDER (Capalaba—ALP) (Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development andMinister for Trade) (8.50 p.m.): I rise to speak against the motion. ...
Speech byHon. J. ELDERMEMBER FOR CAPALABAHansard 17 September 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTOverseas VisitHon. J. P. ELDER (Capalaba—ALP) (Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development andMinister for Trade) (9.36 a.m.), by leave: I present to the House a ...
Speech byHon. J. ELDERMEMBER FOR CAPALABAHansard 20 October 1998INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AMENDMENT BILLThe Industrial Development Amendment Bill is an important initiative aimed at supporting theestablishment of businesses in Queensland and, through them, ...
Speech byHon. J. ELDERMEMBER FOR CAPALABAHansard 21 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee AReport No. 2Hon. J. P. ELDER (Capalaba—ALP) (Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development ...
Speech byHon. J. ELDERMEMBER FOR CAPALABAHansard 21 October 1998UNEMPLOYMENTHon. J. P. ELDER (Capalaba—ALP) (Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development andMinister for Trade) (6.43 p.m.): This is the sort of activity that makes people outside this ...
Speech byHon. J. ELDERMEMBER FOR CAPALABAHansard 10 November 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTCall CentresHon. J. P. ELDER (Capalaba—ALP) (Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development andMinister for Trade) (9.48 a.m.), by leave: Members of the House would be ...
Speech byHon. J. ELDERMEMBER FOR CAPALABAHansard 17 November 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTOperation Rein; Prison Escape BidsHon. J. P. ELDER (Capalaba—ALP) (Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development andMinister for Trade) (9.46 a.m.), by leave: This ...
Speech byJEFF SEENEYMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard 22 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee GReportMr SEENEY (Callide—NPA) (4.13 p.m.): I do appreciate the opportunity to comment yet againon ...
Speech byJEFF SEENEYMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard 11 November 1998NATIVE TITLE (QUEENSLAND) STATE PROVISIONS AMENDMENT BILL (No. 2)Mr SEENEY (Callide—NPA) (12.03 p.m.): I am pleased to be able to make a contribution in thefinal stages of this debate on the ...
Speech byJEFF SEENEYMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard 12 November 1998HEALTH AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr SEENEY (Callide—NPA) (5.46 p.m.): I appreciate the opportunity to make a contribution tothe debate tonight. Indeed, Mr Deputy Speaker, I appreciate ...
Speech byJEFF SEENEYMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard 12 November 1998QUEENSLAND HEALTHMr SEENEY (Callide—NPA) (6.35 p.m.): I rise to support the amendment that was moved bythe member for Tablelands, which is an extension of the motion moved by the member ...
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 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 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 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 byJOHN MICKELMEMBER FOR LOGANHansard 19 November 1998TARIFF PROTECTION, SUGAR INDUSTRYMr MICKEL (Logan—ALP) (6.13 p.m.): It is a delight to second the amendment moved by theMinister because this debate is about the old Australian historical thing of ...
Speech byMrs J. GAMINMEMBER FOR BURLEIGHHansard 30 July 1998MOTION OF CONFIDENCEMrs GAMIN (Burleigh—NPA) (12.39 a.m.): Mr Speaker, may I add my congratulations to thoseof other members to you on your elevation to your position. I wish you good fortune in ...
Speech byMrs J. GAMINMEMBER FOR BURLEIGHHansard 4 August 1998ADDRESS IN REPLYMrs GAMIN (Burleigh—NPA) (5.15 p.m.): In joining the Address in Reply debate today I confirm,as always, my loyalty and allegiance and that of my constituency, to Her Majesty the ...
Speech byMrs J. GAMINMEMBER FOR BURLEIGHHansard 4 August 1998RESIDENT UNIT MANAGERSMrs GAMIN (Burleigh—NPA) (6.59 p.m.): I bring to the attention of the Parliament someanomalies suffered by resident unit managers in the costs involved in the running of their ...
Speech byJOHN MICKELMEMBER FOR LOGANHansard 12 November 1998VIETNAMESE COMMUNITYMr MICKEL (Logan—ALP) (10.27 a.m.): On the evening of Thursday, 15 October, a number ofmembers on this side of the House and I had the pleasure of attending Refugee Week at ...
Speech byJOHN MICKELMEMBER FOR LOGANHansard 12 November 1998LOGAN HOSPITAL AUXILIARYMr MICKEL (Logan—ALP) (7.16 p.m.): Tonight I would like to bring to the attention of theHouse a very, very positive story from the great City of Logan and, in particular, I ...
Speech byJOHN MICKELMEMBER FOR LOGANHansard 17 November 1998HEALTH AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr MICKEL (Logan—ALP) (3.26 p.m.): The other day, in respect of what should have been avery non-controversial Bill, the debate turned into an episode of ...
Speech byJOHN MICKELMEMBER FOR LOGANHansard 18 November 1998TRANSPORT LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL (No. 2)Mr MICKEL (Logan—ALP) (12.41 p.m.): Firstly, I want to congratulate the member for Gregory.Last year he extended a courtesy to the people of Logan when the ...
Speech byJOHN MICKELMEMBER FOR LOGANHansard 18 November 1998TRADING (ALLOWABLE HOURS) AMENDMENT BILLMr MICKEL (Logan—ALP) (10 p.m.): I commend the Minister for being able to negotiate thisimportant change on behalf of the retail industry. However, as the Bill ...
Speech byJOHN MICKELMEMBER FOR LOGANHansard 19 November 1998DAIRY INDUSTRY AMENDMENT BILLMr MICKEL (Logan—ALP) (12.15 p.m.): This Bill flags the freeing up of Queensland's dairyindustries. A number of changes have occurred in anticipation of these amendments, ...
Speech byJOHN MICKELMEMBER FOR LOGANHansard 21 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee AReport No. 1Mr MICKEL (Logan—ALP) (11.31 a.m.): I will address a number of aspects of the ...
Speech byJOHN MICKELMEMBER FOR LOGANHansard 21 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee AReport No. 2Mr MICKEL (Logan—ALP) (12.30 p.m.): I particularly want to commend the Premier on ...
Speech byJOHN MICKELMEMBER FOR LOGANHansard 22 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee EReport No. 1Mr MICKEL (Logan—ALP) (2.47 p.m.): I will say one thing about the member forMaroochydore: ...
Speech byJOHN MICKELMEMBER FOR LOGANHansard 22 October 1998BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY (PORTABLE LONG SERVICE LEAVE) AMENDMENTBILLMr MICKEL (Logan—ALP) (5.29 p.m.): The Building and Construction Industry (Portable LongService Leave) Amendment Bill 1998 ...
JOHN KINGSTONMEMBER FOR MARYBOROUGHHansard 16 September 1998CENSURE OF MINISTER FOR HEALTHDr KINGSTON (Maryborough—ONP) (6.35 p.m.): This morning the Minister for Health said thatthe people of Maryborough wanted a second-rate hospital rather than the ...
JOHN KINGSTONMEMBER FOR MARYBOROUGHHansard 20 October 1998WATER STORAGE, IRVINEBANK; ELECTRICITY INDUSTRYDr KINGSTON (Maryborough—ONP) (6.44 p.m.): I wish to question the current methods ofprioritising energy projects. I hope I can assume that currently those ...
JOHN KINGSTONMEMBER FOR MARYBOROUGHHansard 22 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee FReport No. 1Dr KINGSTON (Maryborough—ONP) (3.22 p.m.): Firstly, I thank the member for Nudgee for ...
JOHN KINGSTONMEMBER FOR MARYBOROUGHHansard 11 November 1998NATIONAL COMPETITION POLICYDr KINGSTON (Maryborough—ONP) (6.07 p.m.): I move—"That, given the fact that the National Competition Policy is the domestic extension ofthe economic rationalism, and the ...
JOHN KINGSTONMEMBER FOR MARYBOROUGHHansard 16 September 1998PUBLIC SERVICE AMENDMENT BILLDr KINGSTON (Maryborough—ONP) (4.44 p.m.): Madam Deputy Speaker, firstly, may Icongratulate the Speaker on his election to office. Because of my respect and concern for ...
Speech byJOHN MICKELMEMBER FOR LOGANHansard 5 August 1998AUTOMATIC TELLER MACHINESMr MICKEL (Logan—ALP) (7.17 p.m.): Tonight I want to raise the plight of people inwheelchairs trying to access automatic teller machines. We have heard a lot in this House about ...
Speech byJOHN MICKELMEMBER FOR LOGANHansard 6 August 1998JIANG BEI NEW TOWN DESIGN COMPETITIONMr MICKEL (Logan—ALP) (7.09 p.m.): Tonight I want to congratulate the Queensland firm,Consortia Australia, and the Asia Pacific Design Group (Chongqing) Pty Ltd on ...
Speech byJOHN MICKELMEMBER FOR LOGANHansard 16 September 1998CENSURE OF MINISTER FOR HEALTHMr MICKEL (Logan—ALP) (6.49 p.m.): The one difference between the electorate of Burnettand the electorate of Bundaberg is that Bundaberg has an outstanding member. I ...
Speech byJOHN MICKELMEMBER FOR LOGANHansard 17 September 1998INDUSTRY POLICYMr MICKEL (Logan—ALP) (10.38 p.m.): Part of any Government's jobs, jobs, jobs strategy hasto be the development of a comprehensive integrated industry policy. The Beattie Government ...
Speech byJOHN MICKELMEMBER FOR LOGANHansard 20 October 1998AUTOMATIC TELLER MACHINESMr MICKEL (Logan—ALP) (7.18 p.m.): Several weeks ago, I raised the issue of access toautomatic teller machines in my electorate. Briefly, for the benefit of honourable ...
Speech byJOHN MICKELMEMBER FOR LOGANHansard 4 August 1998ADDRESS IN REPLYMr MICKEL (Logan—ALP) (4.22 p.m.): It is an honour and a privilege to speak on behalf of thepeople of Logan. Madam Deputy Speaker, I ask you to pass on my congratulations to the Speaker ...
Speech byMrs J. GAMINMEMBER FOR BURLEIGHHansard 15 September 1998MR W. CALLINANMrs GAMIN (Burleigh—NPA) (12.08 p.m.): William Martin Callinan was well known and greatlyloved as the principal of Miami State High School for 17 years until his retirement in ...
Speech byJOHN MICKELMEMBER FOR LOGANHansard 11 November 1998AUSTRALIAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION; DR M. SCOTT-YOUNGMr MICKEL (Logan—ALP) (11.40 a.m.): I rise to speak in this Matters of Public Interest debatein relation to the attack on our public health system. ...
Speech byJULIE ATTWOODMEMBER FOR MOUNT OMMANEYHansard 18 November 1998TRADING (ALLOWABLE HOURS) AMENDMENT BILLMrs ATTWOOD (Mount Ommaney—ALP) (9.57 p.m.): I speak in support of the Trading(Allowable Hours) Amendment Bill. A number of months ago, I had my ...
Speech byJULIE ATTWOODMEMBER FOR MOUNT OMMANEYHansard 18 November 1998JOB CREATIONMrs ATTWOOD (Mount Ommaney—ALP) (11.53 p.m.): Last month I had the honour of chairinga jobs policy council forum at Ipswich on behalf of the Minister for Employment and ...
Speech byKAREN STRUTHERSMEMBER FOR ARCHERFIELDHansard 5 August 1998ADDRESS IN REPLYMs STRUTHERS (Archerfield—ALP) (11.50 a.m.): It is with a great sense of honour andenthusiasm for the tasks ahead of me that I stand to make my inaugural speech in the ...
Speech byKAREN STRUTHERSMEMBER FOR ARCHERFIELDHansard 25 August 1998NATIVE TITLE (QUEENSLAND) STATE PROVISIONS BILLMs STRUTHERS (Archerfield—ALP) (4.11 p.m.): In speaking to the Native Title (Queensland)State Provisions Bill, I acknowledge that a number of ...
Speech byKAREN STRUTHERSMEMBER FOR ARCHERFIELDHansard 26 August 1998WORKPLACE RELATIONS AMENDMENT BILLMs STRUTHERS (Archerfield—ALP) (4.05 p.m.): As a proud unionist and Labor Party member,it gives me great pleasure to speak to the Workplace Relations ...
Speech byKAREN STRUTHERSMEMBER FOR ARCHERFIELDHansard 11 November 1998SEX HANDICAPMs STRUTHERS (Archerfield—ALP) (10.24 a.m.): Honourable members should be verydisturbed: Australia is facing a sex handicap until the year 2175. "Sex handicap" is the term used ...
Speech byKAREN STRUTHERSMEMBER FOR ARCHERFIELDHansard 17 November 1998FREIGHT RAIL SERVICESMs STRUTHERS (Archerfield—ALP) (10.27 p.m.): I could not end the parliamentary session thisyear without speaking on the topic of trains—the pet love of my predecessor, ...
Speech byKAREN STRUTHERSMEMBER FOR ARCHERFIELDHansard 17 November 1998TRAINING FOR MATURE-AGE WORKERSMs STRUTHERS (Archerfield—ALP) (6.49 p.m.): I support the amended motion because theprevious system was full of rorts. I want to tell the House about some of ...
Speech byHon. KEN HAYWARDMEMBER FOR KALLANGURHansard 6 August 1998ADDRESS IN REPLYHon. K. W. HAYWARD (Kallangur—ALP) (5.04 p.m.): It is certainly a great pleasure for me tohave this opportunity to speak to the motion for the adoption of the Address in Reply. ...
Speech byHon. KEN HAYWARDMEMBER FOR KALLANGURHansard 16 September 1998CABOOLTURE AND DISTRICT MENTAL HEALTH SERVICEHon. K. W. HAYWARD (Kallangur—ALP) (9.32 p.m.): Tonight it is a pleasure to highlight to theParliament the achievements and contribution to the ...
Speech byHon. KEN HAYWARDMEMBER FOR KALLANGURHansard 20 October 1998WATER STORAGE, IRVINEBANK; ELECTRICITY INDUSTRYHon. K. W. HAYWARD (Kallangur—ALP) (6.39 p.m.): I support the amendment to the motionmoved by the Minister. I wish to speak to the second part ...
Speech 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 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 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 byKAREN STRUTHERSMEMBER FOR ARCHERFIELDHansard 16 September 1998QUEENSLAND VISIT BY GLENDA JACKSONMs STRUTHERS (Archerfield—ALP) (10.16 a.m.): I am sure that many members of this Househave been entertained by Glenda Jackson in the movies A Touch of ...
Speech byKAREN STRUTHERSMEMBER FOR ARCHERFIELDHansard 17 September 1998STROKE SUPPORT GROUP Ms STRUTHERS (Archerfield—ALP) (10.20 a.m.): Unlike my colleagues this morning, I do notpropose to talk about Rugby League. I intend to talk about the invaluable time ...
Speech byKAREN STRUTHERSMEMBER FOR ARCHERFIELDHansard 17 September 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILLAPPROPRIATION BILL Ms STRUTHERS (Archerfield—ALP) (9.03 p.m.): I rise to support these appropriation Bills. Eachyear, State Budgets come and go, but this one ...
Speech byKAREN STRUTHERSMEMBER FOR ARCHERFIELDHansard 21 October 1998UNEMPLOYMENT, ARCHERFIELD ELECTORATEMs STRUTHERS (Archerfield—ALP) (10.25 a.m.): I want us all to put ourselves in the shoes ofsomeone else for a moment. We are 45 years of age and we have ...
Speech byKAREN STRUTHERSMEMBER FOR ARCHERFIELDHansard 22 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee FReport No. 1Ms STRUTHERS (Archerfield—ALP) (3.06 p.m.): I firstly wish to express my support ...
Speech 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 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 byKAREN STRUTHERSMEMBER FOR ARCHERFIELDHansard 10 November 1998NATIVE TITLE (QUEENSLAND) STATE PROVISIONS AMENDMENT BILL (No. 2)Ms STRUTHERS (Archerfield—ALP) (5.43 p.m.): The member for Tablelands has set me a hardact to follow. As I have been sitting ...
Speech 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. 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 byLINDY NELSON-CARRMEMBER FOR MUNDINGBURRAHansard 15 September 1998QUEENSLAND FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITYMs NELSON-CARR (Mundingburra—ALP) (10.17 a.m.): Recently, I was invited by Townsville'sQFRA's Station Officer Paul Lange to spend a morning getting a ...
Speech byLINDY NELSON-CARRMEMBER FOR MUNDINGBURRAHansard 18 September 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILLAPPROPRIATION BILLMs NELSON-CARR (Mundingburra—ALP) (11.45 a.m.): I rise to speak to the Appropriation Bills.This Budget is a responsible Budget. This ...
Speech byLINDY NELSON-CARRMEMBER FOR MUNDINGBURRAHansard 21 October 1998TOWNSVILLE ADULT VOLUNTARY TUTOR GROUPMs NELSON-CARR (Mundingburra—ALP) (10.10 a.m.): I would like to recognise the efforts of asmall group of Townsville volunteers. Volunteers form the ...
Speech byLINDY NELSON-CARRMEMBER FOR MUNDINGBURRAHansard 22 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee DReportMs NELSON-CARR (Mundingburra—ALP) (11.43 a.m.): I rise to support the report of ...
Speech byLINDY NELSON-CARRMEMBER FOR MUNDINGBURRAHansard 26 August 1998CITY OF TOWNSVILLEMs NELSON-CARR (Mundingburra—ALP) (7.02 p.m.): I bring to the attention of the Parliamentthe achievements of the City of Townsville——A Government member: That fine city ...
Speech 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 byHon. M. FOLEYMEMBER FOR YERONGAHansard 10 November 1998SUPREME COURT OF QUEENSLAND ACT AND ANOTHER ACT AMENDMENT BILLHon. M. J. FOLEY (Yeronga—ALP) (Attorney-General and Minister for Justice and Minister forThe Arts) (12.37 p.m.): I move—"That the ...
Speech byHon. M. FOLEYMEMBER FOR YERONGAHansard 12 November 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTCorporations Law Reform Hon. M. J. FOLEY (Yeronga—ALP) (Attorney-General and Minister for Justice and Minister forThe Arts) (9.46 a.m.), by leave: Workers' job security and ...
Speech byHon. M. FOLEYMEMBER FOR YERONGAHansard 17 November 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTGoods and Services TaxHon. M. J. FOLEY (Yeronga—ALP) (Attorney-General and Minister for Justice and Minister forThe Arts) (9.55 a.m.), by leave: I wish to draw to the ...
Speech byHon. M. FOLEYMEMBER FOR YERONGAHansard 17 November 1998COMMISSIONS OF INQUIRY (FORDE INQUIRY—EVIDENCE) REGULATION 1998Disallowance of Statutory InstrumentHon. M. J. FOLEY (Yeronga—ALP) (Attorney-General and Minister for Justice and Minister forThe ...
Speech byHon. M. FOLEYMEMBER FOR YERONGAHansard 18 November 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTLegal Profession ReviewHon. M. J. FOLEY (Yeronga—ALP) (Attorney-General and Minister for Justice and Minister forThe Arts) (9.49 a.m.), by leave: The Beattie Labor Government ...
Speech 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 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 byHon. M. FOLEYMEMBER FOR YERONGAHansard 18 November 1998SUPREME COURT OF QUEENSLAND ACT AND ANOTHER ACT AMENDMENT BILLHon. M. J. FOLEY (Yeronga—ALP) (Attorney-General and Minister for Justice and Minister forThe Arts) (10.30 p.m.), in reply: I thank ...
Speech byHon. M. FOLEYMEMBER FOR YERONGAHansard 19 November 1998JUSTICE LEGISLATION (MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS) BILLHon. M. J. FOLEY (Yeronga—ALP) (Attorney-General and Minister for Justice and Minister forThe Arts) (8.21 p.m.): I move—"That the Bill be now ...
Speech byHon. MERRI ROSEMEMBER FOR CURRUMBINHansard 5 August 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTQueensland Fire and Rescue Authority Trust FundHon. M. ROSE (Currumbin—ALP) (Minister for Emergency Services) (10.06 a.m.), by leave: TheQueensland Fire and Rescue Authority ...
Speech byHon. MERRI ROSEMEMBER FOR CURRUMBINHansard 6 August 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTGoondiwindi FloodsHon. M. ROSE (Currumbin—ALP) (Minister for Emergency Services) (9.58 a.m.), by leave: Asfloodwaters bore down on the Goondiwindi district last week, the ...
Speech byHon. MERRI ROSEMEMBER FOR CURRUMBINHansard 26 August 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTGoondiwindi FloodsHon. M. ROSE (Currumbin—ALP) (Minister for Emergency Services) (9.58 a.m.), by leave: Asfloodwaters bore down on the Goondiwindi district last week, the ...
Speech byHon. MERRI ROSEMEMBER FOR CURRUMBINHansard 27 August 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTQueensland Fire and Rescue Authority Hon. M. ROSE (Currumbin—ALP) (Minister for Emergency Services) (10.21 a.m.), by leave:Queensland's Fire and Rescue Authority is a ...
Speech byHon. M. FOLEYMEMBER FOR YERONGAHansard 17 September 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTAir Fares, Director-General, Department of Justice and Attorney-GeneralHon. M. J. FOLEY (Yeronga—ALP) (Attorney-General and Minister for Justice and Minister forThe Arts) ...
Speech byHon. M. FOLEYMEMBER FOR YERONGAHansard 20 October 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTQueensland Arts Council School Touring ProgramHon. M. J. FOLEY (Yeronga—ALP) (Attorney-General and Minister for Justice and Minister forThe Arts) (9.50 a.m.), by leave: Last ...
Speech byHon. M. FOLEYMEMBER FOR YERONGAHansard 21 October 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTStalking Legislation Hon. M. J. FOLEY (Yeronga—ALP) (Attorney-General and Minister for Justice and Minister forThe Arts) (9.37 a.m.), by leave: On 30 June this year the ...
Speech byHon. M. FOLEYMEMBER FOR YERONGAHansard 21 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee BReport Hon. M. J. FOLEY (Yeronga—ALP) (Attorney-General and Minister for Justice and Minister ...
Speech byHon. M. FOLEYMEMBER FOR YERONGAHansard 10 November 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTAustralian Film Industry AwardsHon. M. J. FOLEY (Yeronga—ALP) (Attorney-General and Minister for Justice and Minister forThe Arts) (9.51 a.m.), by leave: I wish to bring to ...
Speech byHon. M. FOLEYMEMBER FOR YERONGAHansard 26 August 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTVictims of CrimeHon. M. J. FOLEY (Yeronga—ALP) (Attorney-General and Minister for Justice and Minister forThe Arts) (9.43 a.m.), by leave: Several weeks ago I outlined to this ...
Speech byHon. M. FOLEYMEMBER FOR YERONGAHansard 27 August 1998FORDE INQUIRY; MR H. HEILPERNHon. M. J. FOLEY (Yeronga—ALP) (Attorney-General and Minister for Justice and Minister forThe Arts) (6.45 p.m.): This motion argues that the House should express a lack ...
Speech byHon. M. FOLEYMEMBER FOR YERONGAHansard 27 August 1998PRIVATE MEMBERS' BILLSHon. M. J. FOLEY (Yeronga—ALP) (Attorney-General and Minister for Justice and Minister forThe Arts) (1.29 a.m.): I second the motion moved by the Leader of the House. This ...
Speech byHon. M. FOLEYMEMBER FOR YERONGAHansard 15 September 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTGoods and Services Tax; Film and Television IndustryHon. M. J. FOLEY (Yeronga—ALP) (Attorney-General and Minister for Justice and Minister forThe Arts) (9.43 a.m.), by ...
Speech byHon. M. FOLEYMEMBER FOR YERONGAHansard 16 September 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTFact Finding on SentenceHon. M. J. FOLEY (Yeronga—ALP) (Attorney-General and Minister for Justice and Minister forThe Arts) (9.37 a.m.), by leave: I take this opportunity to ...
Speech 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 byHon. M. FOLEYMEMBER FOR YERONGAHansard 6 August 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTGoods and Services TaxHon. M. J. FOLEY (Yeronga—ALP) (Attorney-General and Minister for Justice and Minister forThe Arts) (9.41 a.m.), by leave: I wish to draw to the attention ...
Speech byHon. M. FOLEYMEMBER FOR YERONGAHansard 6 August 1998ATTORNEY-GENERAL BILLHon. M. J. FOLEY (Yeronga—ALP) (Attorney-General and Minister for Justice and Minister forThe Arts) (12.31 p.m.): I move—"That the Bill be now read a second time."The purpose of ...
Speech byHon. M. FOLEYMEMBER FOR YERONGAHansard 6 August 1998PRIVATE MEMBERS' BILLSHon. M. J. FOLEY (Yeronga—ALP) (Attorney-General and Minister for Justice and Minister forThe Arts) (6.31 p.m.): I rise to support the amendment moved by the Leader of the ...
Speech byHon. M. FOLEYMEMBER FOR YERONGAHansard 25August 1998MEMBERS FOR KEDRON, BUNDAMBA, IPSWICH, CHATSWORTH AND MURRUMBAHon. M. J. FOLEY (Yeronga—ALP) (Attorney-General and Minister for Justice and Minister forThe Arts) (6.36 p.m.): This motion accuses ...
Speech 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 byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 4 August 1998WORKERS COMPENSATION Mr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (6.37 p.m.): How wellwe remember that great debacle of six years of Labor Government, when it wrecked one ...
Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 6 August 1998ADDRESS IN REPLY Mr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (4.07 p.m.): MrSpeaker, it is quite an honour to take part in this Address in Reply debate and to ...
Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 6 August 1998PRIVATE MEMBERS' BILLSMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (6.11 p.m.): I ampleased to second this motion. This 49th Parliament is a different, unique Parliament, ...
Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 25 August 1998NATIVE TITLE (QUEENSLAND) STATE PROVISIONS BILLMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (3.02 p.m.): As theOpposition Leader has made clear, we will support this Bill ...
Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 16 September 1998PUBLIC SERVICE AMENDMENT BILLMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (3.19 p.m.):Interestingly, this is the first private member's Bill to be debated. The only ...
Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 16 September 1998CENSURE OF MINISTER FOR HEALTHMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (6.10 p.m.): I secondthe motion. Tonight's debate is all about politicians delivering on ...
Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 16 September 1998MR SPEAKER'S RULINGMotion of DissentMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (5.59 p.m.): I secondthe motion.Mr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the ...
Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 18 September 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILLAPPROPRIATION BILLMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (12.47 p.m.): Injoining in this debate today I particularly want to say ...
Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 20 October 1998WATER STORAGE, IRVINEBANK; ELECTRICITY INDUSTRYMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (6.24 p.m.): I secondthe amendment moved by the Opposition. Tonight, what ...
Speech byHon. MERRI ROSEMEMBER FOR CURRUMBINHansard 17 November 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENT Fire Safety ReportHon. M. ROSE (Currumbin—ALP) (Minister for Emergency Services) (10.12 a.m.), by leave: Lastweek, I officially launched a fire research report which, I ...
Speech byHon. MERRI ROSEMEMBER FOR CURRUMBINHansard 19 November 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTAmbulance ServicesHon. M. ROSE (Currumbin—ALP) (Minister for Emergency Services) (10.07 a.m.), by leave: TheState Government is committed to enhancing ambulance services ...
Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 30 July 1998MOTION OF CONFIDENCE IN GOVERNMENT Mr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (11.44 a.m.): I do notthink that members will ever see another Government that achieved as ...
Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 4 August 1998AMENDMENT TO STANDING ORDERSMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (10.12 a.m.): I rise tosupport the Leader of the Opposition in opposing this motion. Once again, ...
Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 27 August 1998WORKPLACE RELATIONS AMENDMENT BILLMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (8.41 p.m.): I rise tojoin in this debate on the Workplace Relations Amendment Bill. It is ...
Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 27 August 1998PRIVATE MEMBERS' BILLSMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (1.36 a.m.): I secondthe amendment. We have a very, very different Parliament from any that Queensland ...
Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 15 September 1998MARYBOROUGH BASE HOSPITALMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (10.19 a.m.): TheBeattie Labor Government's decision to downgrade Maryborough Base Hospital is ...
Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 15 September 1998RURAL COMMUNITIESMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (12.27 p.m.): In theshort time remaining, I would like to tell the House about a number of the very ...
Speech byHon. MERRI ROSEMEMBER FOR CURRUMBINHansard 16 September 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTQueensland Fire and Rescue AuthorityHon. M. ROSE (Currumbin—ALP) (Minister for Emergency Services) (9.57 a.m.), by leave: Threeweeks ago I brought to the attention of ...
Speech byHon. MERRI ROSEMEMBER FOR CURRUMBINHansard 17 September 1998MINISTER FOR EMERGENCY SERVICESHon. M. ROSE (Currumbin—ALP) (Minister for Emergency Services) (6.15 p.m.): I move thefollowing amendment—"Delete all words after 'by' and insert the ...
Speech byHon. MERRI ROSEMEMBER FOR CURRUMBINHansard 18 September 1998EMERGENCY SERVICE LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLHon. M. ROSE (Currumbin—ALP) (Minister for Emergency Services) (10.54 a.m.): I move—"That the Bill be now read a second time."Today is an ...
Speech byHon. MERRI ROSEMEMBER FOR CURRUMBINHansard 20 October 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTSevere Storm SeasonHon. M. ROSE (Currumbin—ALP) (Minister for Emergency Services) (10.04 a.m.), by leave:Queensland is facing what is potentially its worst storm and ...
Speech byHon. MERRI ROSEMEMBER FOR CURRUMBINHansard 11 November 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTSES WeekHon. M. ROSE (Currumbin—ALP) (Minister for Emergency Services) (10.04 a.m.), by leave: Thisweek is SES Week. It provides the opportunity for Queensland to say ...
Speech byHon. MERRI ROSEMEMBER FOR CURRUMBINHansard 12 November 1998EMERGENCY SERVICES LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLHon. M. ROSE (Currumbin—ALP) (Minister for Emergency Services) (3.50 p.m.), in reply: I thankall members who participated in the debate. I will ...
Speech byHon. MERRI ROSEMEMBER FOR CURRUMBINHansard 12 November 1998QUEENSLAND HEALTHHon. M. ROSE (Currumbin—ALP) (Minister for Emergency Services) (6.30 p.m.): What we aredebating tonight is not a health crisis overtaking Queensland's public hospital system. ...
Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 27 August 1998FORDE INQUIRY; MR H. HEILPERNMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (6.41 p.m.): TheForde inquiry into child sexual abuse and the abuse of children is one of the ...
Speech byHon. MERRI ROSEMEMBER FOR CURRUMBINHansard 21 October 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTFire Awareness WeekHon. M. ROSE (Currumbin—ALP) (Minister for Emergency Services) (9.48 a.m.), by leave: Firecan have costly and, tragically, often deadly consequences. ...
Speech byHon. MERRI ROSEMEMBER FOR CURRUMBINHansard 21 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee BReportHon. M. ROSE (Currumbin—ALP) (Minister for Emergency Services) (4.34 p.m.): I am ...
Speech 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 byMr N. ROBERTSMEMBER FOR NUDGEEHansard 16 September 1998TRANSPORT LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr ROBERTS (Nudgee—ALP) (12.13 p.m.): I will make a few comments about the proposal toconstruct a rail link from the airport onto the Queensland Rail system. ...
Speech byMr N. ROBERTSMEMBER FOR NUDGEEHansard 17 September 1998 LANG PARK GRAND FINALSMr ROBERTS (Nudgee—ALP) (10.09 a.m.): It is a solemn occasion indeed whena member has to stand in this place and speak against the wishes of his own leader. Butas patron ...
Speech byMr N. ROBERTSMEMBER FOR NUDGEEHansard 20 October 1998BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY (PORTABLE LONG SERVICE LEAVE) AMENDMENTBILLMr ROBERTS (Nudgee—ALP) (5.16 p.m.): I wish to address the vital importance of training tothe building and ...
Speech byMr N. ROBERTSMEMBER FOR NUDGEEHansard 20 October 1998WATER STORAGE, IRVINEBANK; ELECTRICITY INDUSTRYMr ROBERTS (Nudgee—ALP) (6.30 p.m.): Currently the Government is doing everything in itspower to ensure that the lights stay on in Queensland. First ...
Speech byMr N. ROBERTSMEMBER FOR NUDGEEHansard 22 October 1998PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEEReportsMr ROBERTS (Nudgee—ALP) (10.13 a.m.): I lay upon the table of the House Public WorksCommittee reports Nos 49 and 50 on its inquiries into the upgrading of the ...
Speech byMr N. ROBERTSMEMBER FOR NUDGEEHansard 22 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee FReport No. 1Mr ROBERTS (Nudgee—ALP) (2.56 p.m.): As Chairman of Estimates Committee F, I take ...
Speech byMr N. ROBERTSMEMBER FOR NUDGEEHansard 22 October 1998SCHOOL UNIFORMSMr ROBERTS (Nudgee—ALP) (7.03 p.m.): I take this opportunity to call upon the Governmentto take the necessary action to support school communities that wish to enforce appropriate ...
Speech byMr N. ROBERTSMEMBER FOR NUDGEEHansard 10 November 1998AUSTA ELECTRIC; NATIONAL COMPETITION POLICYMr ROBERTS (Nudgee—ALP) (10.28 a.m.): The Labor Party has a clearly defined policy toreconstitute AUSTA by reamalgamating the separate generation ...
Speech 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 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 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 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 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 byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 27 August 1998FORDE INQUIRY; MR H. HEILPERNHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (6.25 p.m.): Has the Leader of theOpposition been caught out again? Do honourable members know what ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 15 September 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTElectricity IndustryHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.37 a.m.), by leave: My Governmentis determined to do everything that it can to ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 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 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 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 5 August 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTManagement of Public ServiceHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.35 a.m.) by leave: Today I provide tohonourable members for their information ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 6 August 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTCrime CommissionHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.32 a.m.), by leave: On the front pageof today's Courier-Mail there is a claim that the ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 6 August 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTChevron Gas PipelineHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.37 a.m.), by leave: In this Houseyesterday, the member for Toowoomba South inferred ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 6 August 1998TRANS-TASMAN MUTUAL RECOGNITION (QUEENSLAND) BILLHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (11.31 a.m.): I move—"That the Bill be now read a second time."This legislation is ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 6 August 1998STATUTORY INSTRUMENTS AMENDMENT BILLHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (11.42 a.m.): I move—"That the Bill be now read a second time." This Labor Government is ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 6 August 1998PRIVATE MEMBERS' BILLSHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (6.21 p.m.): I second the amendmentto the motion moved by the Leader of the House. In doing so, I say that ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 25 August 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTDrugs Hon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier) (9.35 a.m.), by leave: There are twogreat curses for young Queenslanders— indeed, all young ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 25 August 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTQueensland Heritage Trails NetworkHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.39 a.m.), by leave: Queensland, asall honourable members know, is the ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 25 August 1998MEMBERS FOR KEDRON, BUNDAMBA, IPSWICH, CHATSWORTH AND MURRUMBAHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (6.16 p.m.): In his contribution, theLeader of One Nation made ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 26 August 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTEconomic Agreement, Queensland and OsakaHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.31 a.m.), by leave: I am pleased tobe able to tell Parliament ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 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 30 July 1998MOTION OF CONFIDENCE IN GOVERNMENTHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (10.30 a.m.), by leave, without notice: Imove—"That this House expresses its confidence in the ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 4 August 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTTrade and Tourism SummitHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.35 a.m.), by leave: Recently theGovernment held a trade and tourism summit. I have ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 4 August 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTExpo 2002 BidHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.40 a.m.), by leave: Following mediareports in the Courier-Mail in relation to the costs of the ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 4 August 1998AMENDMENT TO STANDING ORDERSHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (10.07 a.m.): I put one proposition veryclearly to the House: if the Leader of the Opposition is right ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 16 September 1998MR SPEAKER'S RULINGMotion of DissentHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (8.40 p.m.): I am opposed to thisdissent motion. I have to say that in the time I have been ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 17 September 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTConvention IndustryHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.33 a.m.), by leave: My Governmentrecognises the importance of the convention ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 18 September 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTQueensland-Asia LinksHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.32 a.m.), by leave: While the Leaderof the Opposition seems to take pleasure in ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 18 September 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTCriminal Justice Commission ChairpersonHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.36 a.m.), by leave: I am pleased toannounce to the House today ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 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 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 byMr. R. CONNORMEMBER FOR NERANGHansard 26 August 1998REVOCATION OF STATE FOREST AREASMr CONNOR (Nerang—LP) (2.53 p.m.): It gives me a great deal of satisfaction to support thismotion, because my first involvement with this matter goes back about two ...
Speech byMr. R. CONNORMEMBER FOR NERANGHansard 27 August 1998WORKPLACE RELATIONS AMENDMENT BILLMr CONNOR (Nerang—LP) (9.41 p.m.): I rise to speak to the Workplace Relations AmendmentBill 1998, but I wish particularly to speak generally about economic reform, ...
Speech byMr. R. CONNORMEMBER FOR NERANGHansard 16 September 1998TRANSPORT LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr CONNOR (Nerang—LP) (12 p.m.): I wish to raise an issue in relation to safety on a road inmy electorate. This road has been described as a killer road, both ...
Speech byMr. R. CONNORMEMBER FOR NERANGHansard 17 September 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILLAPPROPRIATION BILLMr CONNOR (Nerang—LP) (5.13 p.m.): I rise to speak, firstly, about the postponement of thefurther concessions on stamp duty for refinancing, the ...
Speech byMr. R. CONNORMEMBER FOR NERANGHansard 20 October 1998CJC INVESTIGATION INTO ALLEGATIONS OF MISCONDUCT BY MEMBER FOR NERANGMr CONNOR (Nerang—LP) (12.10 p.m.): I rise to inform this House that the CJC has finallyconducted its investigation concerning ...
Speech byMr. R. CONNORMEMBER FOR NERANGHansard 21 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee AReport No. 2Mr CONNOR (Nerang—LP) (2.46 p.m.): I rise to speak in this debate, and to speak ...
Speech byPHIL REEVESMEMBER FOR MANSFIELDHansard 12 November 1998HEALTH AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr REEVES (Mansfield—ALP) (5.16 p.m.): I have much pleasure in discussing this Health andOther Legislation Amendment Bill, which allows the transfer of ...
Speech byPHIL REEVESMEMBER FOR MANSFIELDHansard 18 November 1998TRANSPORT LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL (No. 2)Mr REEVES (Mansfield—ALP) (2.45 p.m.): I have much pleasure rising to speak to theTransport Legislation Amendment Bill. Before addressing aspects of ...
Speech byPHIL REEVESMEMBER FOR MANSFIELDHansard 18 November 1998TRADING (ALLOWABLE HOURS) AMENDMENT BILLMr REEVES (Mansfield—ALP) (9.52 p.m.): As a member of an electorate which is dominatedby the retail industry, I believe it is appropriate for me to talk on ...
Speech byPHIL REEVESMEMBER FOR MANSFIELDHansard 19 November 1998DEVELOPING HOUSING ESTATES Mr REEVES (Mansfield—ALP) (8.45 p.m.): I wish to speak about how developers establishhousing estates with no concerns other than to quickly sell the blocks in any way ...
Speech byMr. R. CONNORMEMBER FOR NERANGHansard 30 July 1998MOTION OF CONFIDENCEMr CONNOR (Nerang—LP) (7.30 p.m.): Mr Speaker, I congratulate you on your elevation to thathigh office. I am sure you will do a very good job. In debating this motion of confidence ...
Speech byPETER WELLINGTONMEMBER FOR NICKLINHansard 19 November 1998DAIRY INDUSTRY AMENDMENT BILL Mr WELLINGTON (Nicklin—IND) (2.39 p.m.): I rise to speak to the Dairy Industry AmendmentBill 1998. Since the 13 June election, I have attended many meetings in ...
Speech byPETER WELLINGTONMEMBER FOR NICKLINHansard 19 November 1998PRIMARY INDUSTRIES LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr WELLINGTON (Nicklin—IND) (5.11 p.m.): In speaking to the Primary Industries RegulationAmendment Bill, I will limit my comments only to the ...
Speech byPHIL REEVESMEMBER FOR MANSFIELDHansard 4 August 1998ADDRESS IN REPLYMr REEVES (Mansfield—ALP) (2.30 p.m.): It is with pleasure that I second the motion for theadoption of the Address in Reply moved by my colleague the member for Bundaberg. I ...
Speech byPHIL REEVESMEMBER FOR MANSFIELDHansard 6 August 1998SISTER M. CONWAYMr REEVES (Mansfield—ALP) (10.10 a.m.): My achievement of being the first student of StCatherine's Primary School, Wishart, to enter politics and the Parliament pales into ...
Speech byPHIL REEVESMEMBER FOR MANSFIELDHansard 26 August 1998ATHLETES WITH DISABILITIESMr REEVES (Mansfield—ALP) (7.19 p.m.): I wish to inform the House of an article written byJohn MacDonald as his Monday Viewpoint in the Australian newspaper on 17 August . ...
Speech byPHIL REEVESMEMBER FOR MANSFIELDHansard 27 August 1998WORKPLACE RELATIONS AMENDMENT BILLMr REEVES (Mansfield—ALP) (4.47 p.m.): After listening to a speech such as that, I wonderwhom the coalminers at Emerald believe represents them. The enterprise ...
Speech byPHIL REEVESMEMBER FOR MANSFIELDHansard 27 August 1998 MANSFIELD ELECTORATEMr REEVES (Mansfield—ALP) (2.20 a.m.): Today I stand to defend the suburb my electorate isnamed after, Mansfield, from a vicious attack by the councillor for Chandler, Michael ...
Speech byPHIL REEVESMEMBER FOR MANSFIELDHansard 16 September 1998CENSURE OF MINISTER FOR HEALTHMr REEVES (Mansfield—ALP) (6.40 p.m.): In rising to support the amendment, I wish tohighlight the new services to be provided to the people of Maryborough. As part ...
Speech byPHIL REEVESMEMBER FOR MANSFIELDHansard 17 September 1998LANG PARK GRAND FINALSMr REEVES (Mansfield—ALP) (10.12 a.m.): I rise to support the member for Nudgee and tospeak about the State League grand final to be played at Lang Park between Norths and ...
Speech byPHIL REEVESMEMBER FOR MANSFIELDHansard 18 September 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILLAPPROPRIATION BILLMr REEVES (Mansfield—ALP) (12.14 p.m.): It gives me great pride to rise and speak in supportof the first-class Budget that was delivered by the ...
Speech byPHIL REEVESMEMBER FOR MANSFIELDHansard 20 October 1998MANSFIELD ELECTORATE Mr REEVES (Mansfield—ALP) (10.12 a.m.): I am pleased to inform the House that, contrary tomedia speculation at the time of the court case, I am still here and here to stay to ...
Speech 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 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 byPHIL REEVESMEMBER FOR MANSFIELDHansard 22 October 1998YOUTH ALLOWANCEMr REEVES (Mansfield—ALP) (10.28 a.m.): I want to talk about a young man, 18 years of age,named Brett from my electorate. Brett left school less than a year ago and has worked most ...
Speech byPHIL REEVESMEMBER FOR MANSFIELDHansard 22 October 1998PRIVATISATION OF TABMr REEVES (Mansfield—ALP) (6.44 p.m.): I am extremely happy to support the amendmentproposed by the member for Gladstone and, dare I say it—I do not think even I believe this—I ...
Speech byPHIL REEVESMEMBER FOR MANSFIELDHansard 22 October 1998ROCHEDALE LANDFILL SITEMr REEVES (Mansfield—ALP) (7.20 p.m.): I rise tonight to inform the House of therequirements that the Environment Department has imposed on the Brisbane City Council in ...
Speech byPHIL REEVESMEMBER FOR MANSFIELDHansard 10 November 1998PRIVATISATION OF TABMr REEVES (Mansfield—ALP) (6.30 p.m.): Tonight I rise to support the amendment moved bythe Premier. The amazing aspect of this debate is that those opposite are trying to give ...
Speech byPHIL REEVESMEMBER FOR MANSFIELDHansard 26 August 1998EMPLOYERS ASSISTANCE PTY LTDMr REEVES (Mansfield—ALP) (10.27 a.m.): I wish to inform the House of a letter that I receivedfrom a company calling itself Employers Assistance Pty Ltd. This company is ...
Speech byPETER WELLINGTONMEMBER FOR NICKLINHansard 18 November 1998UNIVERSITY OF THE SUNSHINE COAST BILL Mr WELLINGTON (Nicklin—IND) (11.30 p.m.): I rise to speak in support of the University of theSunshine Coast Bill 1998. In doing so, I recognise the ...
Speech byGRANT MUSGROVEMEMBER FOR SPRINGWOODHansard 10 November 1998LOGAN AND MOUNT GRAVATT POLICE DISTRICTS, LAW AND ORDERMr MUSGROVE (Springwood—ALP) (12.01 a.m.): I rise to inform the House of some of theinitiatives of the Beattie Labor Government, and in ...
Speech byGRANT MUSGROVEMEMBER FOR SPRINGWOODHansard 12 November 1998EMERGENCY SERVICES LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr MUSGROVE (Springwood—ALP) (3.39 p.m.): I remind the member for Redlands of theMasters report, which was prepared and kept secret from this ...
Speech byGRANT MUSGROVEMEMBER FOR SPRINGWOODHansard 12 November 1998LOGAN HOSPITAL; TRANSPORTMr MUSGROVE (Springwood—ALP) (7.24 p.m.): Tonight I rise to inform the House of moreachievements of the Beattie Labor Government in Logan City. As the member for ...
Speech byGRANT MUSGROVEMEMBER FOR SPRINGWOODHansard 19 November 1998DAIRY INDUSTRY AMENDMENT BILLMr MUSGROVE (Springwood—ALP) (12.52 p.m.): I rise to support the passage of the DairyIndustry Amendment Bill. In common with the member for Kurwongbah, I had a ...
Speech byGRANT MUSGROVEMEMBER FOR SPRINGWOODHansard 19 November 1998LOGAN RADIO 101FMMr MUSGROVE (Springwood—ALP) (8.37 p.m.): I rise to pay tribute to the managementcommittee, past and present, of 101FM, whose 10th birthday celebration I was pleased to ...
Speech byHARRY BLACKMEMBER FOR WHITSUNDAYHansard 30 July 1998 1998MOTION OF CONFIDENCEMr BLACK (Whitsunday—ONP) (1.28 a.m.): I congratulate the Speaker on his election to hisoffice. Winston Churchill once told Parliament about his experience with the boneless ...
Speech byHARRY BLACKMEMBER FOR WHITSUNDAYHansard 25 August 1998MEMBERS FOR KEDRON, BUNDAMBA, IPSWICH, CHATSWORTH AND MURRUMBAMr BLACK (Whitsunday—ONP) (6.11 p.m.): I have pleasure in seconding this motion to restrictthe five ALP members representing the ...
Speech 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 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 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 byHOWARD HOBBSMEMBER FOR WARREGOHansard 10 November 1998NATIVE TITLE (QUEENSLAND) STATE PROVISIONS AMENDMENT BILL (No. 2)Mr HOBBS (Warrego—NPA) (8.54 p.m.): Earlier in this debate we heard the member forArcherfield speaking about dignity and economic ...
Speech byHOWARD HOBBSMEMBER FOR WARREGOHansard 12 November 1998DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES, REGIONAL BOUNDARIESMr HOBBS (Warrego—NPA) (7.26 p.m.): I rise to speak about the cutback in Governmentservices occurring in western Queensland. The Department of ...
Speech byJACK PAFFMEMBER FOR IPSWICH WESTHansard 30 July 1998MOTION OF CONFIDENCE Mr PAFF (Ipswich West—ONP) (8.23 p.m.): I rise to support the amendment to the motionmoved by the member for Caboolture. I would like to commence by thanking the people of ...
Speech byJACK PAFFMEMBER FOR IPSWICH WESTHansard 28 August 1998WORKPLACE RELATIONS AMENDMENT BILL Mr PAFF (Ipswich West—ONP) (2.56 p.m.): This Bill is a result of Labor Party internal politics.The union bullyboys within Labor want this Bill passed to regain ...
Speech byJACK PAFFMEMBER FOR IPSWICH WESTHansard 22 October 1998BUS SHELTER, IPSWICH STATE HIGH SCHOOLMr PAFF (Ipswich West—ONP) (10.27 a.m.): My sincere sympathy goes out to all those parentsand students who were caught in the massive storm of 13 October at ...
Speech byJACK PAFFMEMBER FOR IPSWICH WESTHansard 12 November 1998EMERGENCY SERVICES LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr PAFF (Ipswich West—ONP) (3.41 p.m.): I support removing the board structures of theQueensland Ambulance Service and the Queensland Fire and Rescue ...
Speech byJEFF KNUTHMEMBER FOR BURDEKINHansard 30 July 1998MOTION OF CONFIDENCEMr KNUTH (Burdekin—ONP) (12.23 a.m.): The politics of trouble got me into politics inQueensland, but I never really expected to be here so soon. It would be remiss of me not to ...
Speech byJEFF KNUTHMEMBER FOR BURDEKINHansard 5 August 1998SPORTING SHOOTERSMr KNUTH (Burdekin—ONP) (6.33 p.m.): It is my pleasure to support the original motion beforethe House, which was moved by the member for Keppel. I remind this House that the police ...
Speech byJEFF KNUTHMEMBER FOR BURDEKINHansard 6 August 1998MALAYSIAN STUDENTS; COMMENTS BY MINISTER FOR EDUCATION Mr KNUTH (Burdekin—ONP) (7.19 p.m.): I have a question for the member for Murrumba. On arecent trip to Townsville, the member for Murrumba ...
Speech byJEFF KNUTHMEMBER FOR BURDEKINHansard 25 August 1998MEMBERS FOR KEDRON, BUNDAMBA, IPSWICH, CHATSWORTH AND MURRUMBA Mr KNUTH (Burdekin—ONP) (6.41 p.m.): The Constitution Act of 1867 deals with the powersand privileges of Parliament, in particular ...
Speech byJEFF KNUTHMEMBER FOR BURDEKINHansard 26 August 1998SMALL BUSINESSMr KNUTH (Burdekin—ONP) (10.29 a.m.): The Minister for State Development and Trade hasdeclared that Queensland is a small-business State. That is very true. It is a motherhood and ...
Speech byJEFF KNUTHMEMBER FOR BURDEKINHansard 26 August 1998GUMLUMr KNUTH (Burdekin—ONP) (7.16 p.m.): I would like to talk about a small farming community inthe south of my electorate of Burdekin, the town of Gumlu. It is a lovely little town with a ...
Speech byJEFF KNUTHMEMBER FOR BURDEKINHansard 27 August 1998GOVERNMENT AIR WING Mr KNUTH (Burdekin—ONP) (2.33 a.m.): This morning the Labor Party made a little joke of OneNation's policy of disbanding the Government Air Wing. We must have taken a few leaves ...
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 KNUTHMEMBER FOR BURDEKINHansard 10 November 1998NATIVE TITLE (QUEENSLAND) STATE PROVISIONS AMENDMENT BILL (No. 2) Mr KNUTH (Burdekin—ONP) (11.07 p.m.): I will address some quotes from the ALP from 1973to 1975. An article from the West Australian ...
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 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 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 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 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 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 byMr J. HEGARTYMEMBER FOR REDLANDSHansard 4 August 1998WORKERS COMPENSATIONMr HEGARTY (Redlands—NPA) (6.20 p.m.): The fact that the Workers Compensation Fund is ina far healthier position now than it was when the coalition assumed office in February ...
Speech byMr J. HEGARTYMEMBER FOR REDLANDSHansard 6 August 1998EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIESMr HEGARTY (Redlands—NPA) (7.07 p.m.): It has been brought to my attention that theFederal Government may not be doing all that is possible to encourage employment ...
Speech byMr J. HEGARTYMEMBER FOR REDLANDSHansard 26 August 1998SCHOOL-BASED MANAGEMENTMr HEGARTY (Redlands—NPA) (6.45 p.m.): I rise to speak in this debate this evening notprimarily because of my support for school-based management but because of my belief ...
Speech byMr J. HEGARTYMEMBER FOR REDLANDSHansard 27 August 1998WORKPLACE RELATIONS AMENDMENT BILLMr HEGARTY (Redlands—NPA) (9.10 p.m.): In speaking on the Workplace RelationsAmendment Bill it is important to recognise the job creation record of the former ...
Speech byMr J. HEGARTYMEMBER FOR REDLANDSHansard 17 September 1998MINISTER FOR EMERGENCY SERVICESMr HEGARTY (Redlands—NPA) (6.10 p.m.): I have pleasure in rising tonight to second thismotion. I support the motion because I am committed to ensuring the ...
Speech byMr J. HEGARTYMEMBER FOR REDLANDSHansard 20 October 1998BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY (PORTABLE LONG SERVICE LEAVE) AMENDMENTBILLMr HEGARTY (Redlands—NPA) (3.47 p.m.): I rise to speak against the portable long serviceleave amendment Bill, which ...
Speech byMr J. HEGARTYMEMBER FOR REDLANDSHansard 21 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee BReportMr HEGARTY (Redlands—NPA) (4.28 p.m.): I was not a member of the Estimates committee,but ...
Speech byMr JIM PEARCEMEMBER FOR FITZROYHansard 22 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee EReportMr PEARCE (Fitzroy—ALP) (12.44 p.m.): I appreciate the opportunity to take part in this ...
Speech byMr JIM PEARCEMEMBER FOR FITZROYHansard 22 October 1998GORDONSTONE MINEMr PEARCE (Fitzroy—ALP) (7.28 p.m.): I note yesterday's announcement that Rio Tinto hasbought the majority stake in the Gordonstone mine, which is in the Fitzroy electorate ...
Speech byMr JIM PEARCEMEMBER FOR FITZROYHansard 19 November 1998DAIRY INDUSTRY AMENDMENT BILL Mr PEARCE (Fitzroy—ALP) (2.40 p.m.): I rise to commend the Dairy Industry Amendment Bill1998 to this House. Before going into the background of this Bill, I would ...
Speech byMr JIM PEARCEMEMBER FOR FITZROYHansard 19 November 1998PRIMARY INDUSTRIES LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr PEARCE (Fitzroy—ALP) (4.39 p.m.): I rise to speak in support of the Bill before the House,the Primary Industries Legislation Amendment Bill. As has ...
Speech byMrs J. SHELDONMEMBER FOR CALOUNDRAHansard 30 July 1998MOTION OF CONFIDENCEMrs SHELDON (Caloundra—LP) (11.24 p.m.): Firstly, I congratulate all new members of thisHouse. It is eight years ago on Tuesday since I came into the House. A lot seems to have ...
Speech byHon. J. FOURASMEMBER FOR ASHGROVEHansard 20 October 1998MULTICULTURALISMHon. J. FOURAS (Ashgrove—ALP) (12.01 p.m.): Recently I attended a function at the ItalianCentre to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the acceptance of the policy of ...
Speech byHon. J. FOURASMEMBER FOR ASHGROVEHansard 21 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee AReport No. 1Hon. J. FOURAS (Ashgrove—ALP) (12.24 p.m.): I am pleased to join the debate on ...
Speech byHon. J. FOURASMEMBER FOR ASHGROVEHansard 21 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee BReportHon. J. FOURAS (Ashgrove—ALP) (3.52 p.m.): I am pleased to take part in the debate on ...
Speech byHon. J. FOURASMEMBER FOR ASHGROVEHansard 11 November 1998NATIVE TITLE (QUEENSLAND) STATE PROVISIONS AMENDMENT BILL (No. 2)Hon. J. FOURAS (Ashgrove—ALP) (11.54 a.m.): I am pleased to take part in this debate on theNative Title (Queensland) State ...
Speech 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 byMrs J. SHELDONMEMBER FOR CALOUNDRAHansard 26 August 1998SCHOOL-BASED MANAGEMENTMrs SHELDON (Caloundra—LP) (6.10 p.m.): I rise to second the motion moved by thehonourable member for Merrimac. It certainly has not taken long for this Government to show ...
Speech byMrs J. SHELDONMEMBER FOR CALOUNDRAHansard 27 August 1998WORKPLACE RELATIONS AMENDMENT BILLMrs SHELDON (Caloundra—LP) (5.26 p.m.): The changes to Queensland's workplace lawsproposed by the Government are very far reaching. They are designed to ...
Speech byMrs J. SHELDONMEMBER FOR CALOUNDRAHansard 15 September 1998SUNCORP/METWAY/QIDC MERGERMrs SHELDON (Caloundra—LP) (11.30 a.m.): As a Courier-Mail headline of Saturday, 5September stated, the announcement by the Labor Government, namely Treasurer David ...
Speech byMrs J. SHELDONMEMBER FOR CALOUNDRAHansard 10 November 1998PRIVATISATION OF TABMrs SHELDON (Caloundra—LP) (6.09 p.m.): I have much pleasure in seconding the motionmoved by the member for Toowoomba North, who, in common with me, has a significant ...
Speech byMr JIM PEARCEMEMBER FOR FITZROYHansard 6 August 1998ADDRESS IN REPLYMr PEARCE (Fitzroy—ALP) (5.43 p.m.): It is with pleasure that I support the motion for theadoption of the Address in Reply to the Governor's Speech moved by the member for ...
Speech byMr JIM PEARCEMEMBER FOR FITZROYHansard 6 August 1998RURAL ROADSMr PEARCE (Fitzroy—ALP) (7.27 p.m.): The Federal Government must, as a matter of urgency,consider ways of assisting rural local authorities to maintain and upgrade strategically important ...
Speech byMr JIM PEARCEMEMBER FOR FITZROYHansard 17 September 1998MINISTER FOR EMERGENCY SERVICESMr PEARCE (Fitzroy—ALP) (6.30 p.m.): The amendment moved by the Minister must get thefull support of members from both sides of this House. Not to do so would be ...
Speech byMr JIM PEARCEMEMBER FOR FITZROYHansard 17 September 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILLAPPROPRIATION BILLMr PEARCE (Fitzroy—ALP) (9.15 p.m.): The Budget announced on Tuesday by Treasurer DavidHamill delivers $380m worth of election promises. The $16 ...
Speech byMr JIM PEARCEMEMBER FOR FITZROYHansard 17 September 1998FAI HOME SECURITYMr PEARCE (Fitzroy—ALP) (10.22 p.m.): I rise today to bring to the attention of the House whatI consider to be the unethical behaviour of the selling and canvassing practices of ...
Speech byMrs J. SHELDONMEMBER FOR CALOUNDRAHansard 12 November 1998LANDSBOROUGH POLICE STATIONMrs SHELDON (Caloundra—LP) (10.21 a.m.): The future of the Landsborough Police Station isof great and growing concern to the people of Landsborough and surrounding ...
Speech byMrs J. SHELDONMEMBER FOR CALOUNDRAHansard 12 November 1998HEALTH AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMrs SHELDON (Caloundra—LP) (5.24 p.m.): I rise to support the Opposition's spokespersonand to oppose the Health and Other Legislation Amendment Bill. ...
Speech byMrs J. SHELDONMEMBER FOR CALOUNDRAHansard 18 November 1998BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY (PORTABLE LONG SERVICE LEAVE) AMENDMENTBILL Mrs SHELDON (Caloundra—LP) (5.13 p.m.): This amendment Bill, sponsored by the Ministerfor Employment, Training ...
Speech byMrs J. SHELDONMEMBER FOR CALOUNDRAHansard 18 November 1998UNIVERSITY OF THE SUNSHINE COAST BILL Mrs SHELDON (Caloundra—LP) (10.57 p.m.): When the Minister for Education introduced theUniversity of the Sunshine Coast Bill into the House last week, I ...
Speech byMrs J. SHELDONMEMBER FOR CALOUNDRAHansard 19 November 1998TREASURY DEPARTMENTMrs SHELDON (Caloundra—LP) (8.33 p.m.): It is with considerable concern that I have learnedthat this Labor Government intends to interfere with the operation of one of the ...
Speech byMr J. HEGARTYMEMBER FOR REDLANDSHansard 22 October 1998INTERNATIONAL GARDEN FESTIVALMr HEGARTY (Redlands—NPA) (7.05 p.m.): The Nursery Industry Association ofAustralia—NIAA—is left surprised and confused by the Beattie Labor Government's decision not ...
Speech byMr J. HEGARTYMEMBER FOR REDLANDSHansard 12 November 1998EMERGENCY SERVICES LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr HEGARTY (Redlands—NPA) (3 p.m.): I rise to speak against the Bill, because I have noconfidence in the Government's stated motives for the changes ...
Speech byMr J. HEGARTYMEMBER FOR REDLANDSHansard 17 November 1998GAMBLING STATISTICS, REDLAND BAYMr HEGARTY (Redlands—NPA) (10.25 a.m.): Last Tuesday's Courier-Mail splash lead story onthe State's gambling statistics has the residents of Redland Bay in my ...
Speech byMr J. HEGARTYMEMBER FOR REDLANDSHansard 17 November 1998CHILD PROTECTION LEGISLATIONMr HEGARTY (Redlands—NPA) (11.49 a.m.): I acknowledge the presence in the gallery of mymother, who is here today to celebrate her birthday with me. On 10 November the ...
Speech byMr J. HEGARTYMEMBER FOR REDLANDSHansard 19 November 1998PERSONAL EXPLANATIONKimberley CollegeMr HEGARTY (Redlands—NPA) (10.10 a.m.), by leave: Yesterday, in response to a questionfrom the member for Merrimac, the Education Minister selectively quoted ...
Speech byMr J. HEGARTYMEMBER FOR REDLANDSHansard 30 July 1998MOTION OF CONFIDENCEMr HEGARTY (Redlands—NPA) ( 1 a.m.): Mr Speaker, in rising tonight I would firstly like to takethis opportunity to congratulate you on your appointment to the high office of ...
Speech byMr J. HEGARTYMEMBER FOR REDLANDSHansard 22 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee FReportMr HEGARTY (Redlands—NPA) (3.53 p.m.): Although I did not take part in EstimatesCommittee ...
Speech byHon. JUDY SPENCEMEMBER FOR MOUNT GRAVATTHansard 10 November 1998RESIDENTIAL TENANCIES AMENDMENT BILL (No. 2)Hon. J. C. SPENCE (Mount Gravatt— ALP) (Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait IslanderPolicy and Minister for Women's Policy and Minister ...
Speech byHon. JUDY SPENCEMEMBER FOR MOUNT GRAVATTHansard 12 November 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTUnderpaid Workers on Palm IslandHon. J. C. SPENCE (Mount Gravatt— ALP) (Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait IslanderPolicy and Minister for Women's Policy and ...
Speech byHon. JUDY SPENCEMEMBER FOR MOUNT GRAVATTHansard 18 November 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTIsland Industries Board, Annual ReportHon. J. C. SPENCE (Mount Gravatt— ALP) (Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait IslanderPolicy and Minister for Women's ...
Speech byHon. JUDY SPENCEMEMBER FOR MOUNT GRAVATTHansard 19 November 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTInternational Direct Mail HoaxesHon. J. C. SPENCE (Mount Gravatt— ALP) (Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait IslanderPolicy and Minister for Women's Policy and ...
Speech byJULIE ATTWOODMEMBER FOR MOUNT OMMANEYHansard 4 August 1998ADDRESS IN REPLYMrs ATTWOOD (Mount Ommaney—ALP) (4.59 p.m.): I am very honoured and proud to standbefore honourable members today as the first elected female member for the electorate of ...
Speech byMrs J. GAMINMEMBER FOR BURLEIGHHansard 21 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee BReportMrs GAMIN (Burleigh—NPA) (4.18 p.m.): In joining this debate on the report of ...
Speech byMrs J. GAMINMEMBER FOR BURLEIGHHansard 22 October 1998PRIVATISATION OF TABMrs GAMIN (Burleigh—NPA) (6.39 p.m.): This Parliament has a responsibility to do all it can toprotect Queensland's very proud racing industry. That is why I support tonight's ...
Speech byMrs J. GAMINMEMBER FOR BURLEIGHHansard 12 November 1998HEALTH AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMrs GAMIN (Burleigh—NPA) (5.10 p.m.): In rising to speak to the Health and Other LegislationAmendment Bill 1998, I have to say that the basis of the ...
Speech byMrs J. GAMINMEMBER FOR BURLEIGHHansard 18 November 1998PERSONAL EXPLANATIONComments by Member for NicklinMrs GAMIN (Burleigh—NPA) (10.09 a.m.): I rise to make a personal explanation. Yesterday, themember for Nicklin made an adverse reference to me in ...
Speech byHon. JUDY SPENCEMEMBER FOR MOUNT GRAVATTHansard 4 August 1998KESSELS ROADHon. J. C. SPENCE (Mount Gravatt— ALP) (Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait IslanderPolicy and Minister for Women's Policy and Minister for Fair Trading) (7.25 p.m.): I ...
Speech byHon. JUDY SPENCEMEMBER FOR MOUNT GRAVATTHansard 5 August 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTAboriginal Councils and Island Councils; Auditor-General's Reports Hon. J. C. SPENCE (Mount Gravatt— ALP) (Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait IslanderPolicy and ...
Speech byHon. JUDY SPENCEMEMBER FOR MOUNT GRAVATTHansard 5 August 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTBrisbane Exhibition Show BagsHon. J. C. SPENCE (Mount Gravatt— ALP) (Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait IslanderPolicy and Minister for Women's Policy and ...
Speech byJULIE ATTWOODMEMBER FOR MOUNT OMMANEYHansard 27 August 1998MR R. ATTWOODMrs ATTWOOD (Mount Ommaney—ALP) (2.31 a.m.): Today the member for Southport madecertain allegations against my husband. I would like to correct some errors of fact that he made ...
Speech byJULIE ATTWOODMEMBER FOR MOUNT OMMANEYHansard 17 September 1998GOODS AND SERVICES TAXMrs ATTWOOD (Mount Ommaney—ALP) (10.24 a.m.): I have had many approaches fromconcerned senior members in my electorate about the proposed GST of the present ...
Speech byJULIE ATTWOODMEMBER FOR MOUNT OMMANEYHansard 17 September 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILLAPPROPRIATION BILLMrs ATTWOOD (Mount Ommaney—ALP) (9.44 p.m.): I am proud to be part of a Governmentthat is committed to reducing unemployment and targeting ...
Speech byJULIE ATTWOODMEMBER FOR MOUNT OMMANEYHansard 20 October 1998BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY (PORTABLE LONG SERVICE LEAVE) AMENDMENTBILLMrs ATTWOOD (Mount Ommaney—ALP) (4.58 p.m.): The Bill before the House today is part ofan overall reform ...
Speech byJULIE ATTWOODMEMBER FOR MOUNT OMMANEYHansard 21 October 1998OXLEY SECONDARY COLLEGE; MONTROSE SPECIAL SCHOOLMrs ATTWOOD (Mount Ommaney—ALP) (10.14 a.m.): I would like to draw members' attentionto a special high school in my electorate called the ...
Speech byJULIE ATTWOODMEMBER FOR MOUNT OMMANEYHansard 21 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee CReportMrs ATTWOOD (Mount Ommaney—ALP) (4.54 p.m.): Estimates Committee C was my ...
Speech byJULIE ATTWOODMEMBER FOR MOUNT OMMANEYHansard 12 November 1998MONTROSE; MR T. DICKSONMrs ATTWOOD (Mount Ommaney—ALP) (10.23 a.m.): On 5 November I attended the annualgeneral meeting of the Queensland Society for Crippled Children at Montrose in ...
Speech byJULIE ATTWOODMEMBER FOR MOUNT OMMANEYHansard 17 November 1998BUS SUBSIDY ELIGIBILITY, MOUNT OMMANEY ELECTORATEMrs ATTWOOD (Mount Ommaney—ALP) (10.19 a.m.): I reply to the comments of the memberfor Gregory to honourable members on Thursday, 12 ...
Speech byHon. JUDY SPENCEMEMBER FOR MOUNT GRAVATTHansard 26 August 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTWomen's Infolink; Internet AccessHon. J. C. SPENCE (Mount Gravatt— ALP) (Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait IslanderPolicy and Minister for Women's Policy and ...
Speech byHon. JUDY SPENCEMEMBER FOR MOUNT GRAVATTHansard 27 August 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTBuilding Services AuthorityHon. J. C. SPENCE (Mount Gravatt— ALP) (Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait IslanderPolicy and Minister for Women's Policy and ...
Speech byHon. JUDY SPENCEMEMBER FOR MOUNT GRAVATTHansard 27 August 1998BILLS OF SALE AND OTHER SECURITIES AMENDMENT BILLHon. J. C. SPENCE (Mount Gravatt— ALP) (Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait IslanderPolicy and Minister for Women's Policy and ...
Speech byHon. JUDY SPENCEMEMBER FOR MOUNT GRAVATTHansard 27 August 1998FORDE INQUIRY; MR H. HEILPERNHon. J. C. SPENCE (Mount Gravatt— ALP) (Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait IslanderPolicy and Minister for Women's Policy and Minister for Fair Trading) ...
Speech byHon. JUDY SPENCEMEMBER FOR MOUNT GRAVATTHansard 17 September 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTRetirement VillagesHon. J. C. SPENCE (Mount Gravatt—ALP) (Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait IslanderPolicy and Minister for Women's Policy and Minister for ...
Speech byHon. JUDY SPENCEMEMBER FOR MOUNT GRAVATTHansard 18 September 1998CONSUMER CREDIT (QUEENSLAND) AMENDMENT BILLHon. J. C. SPENCE (Mount Gravatt— ALP) (Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait IslanderPolicy and Minister for Women's Policy and Minister ...
Speech byHon. JUDY SPENCEMEMBER FOR MOUNT GRAVATTHansard 20 October 1998CONSUMER CREDIT (QUEENSLAND) AMENDMENT BILLHon. J. C. SPENCE (Mount Gravatt—ALP) (Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait IslanderPolicy and Minister for Women's Policy and Minister for ...
Speech byHon. JUDY SPENCEMEMBER FOR MOUNT GRAVATTHansard 22 October 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTJolly Frog Car & Bike Rentals Pty LtdHon. J. C. SPENCE (Mount Gravatt— ALP) (Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait IslanderPolicy and Minister for Women's Policy ...
Speech byHon. JUDY SPENCEMEMBER FOR MOUNT GRAVATTHansard 22 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee DReportHon. J. C. SPENCE (Mount Gravatt— ALP) (Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait ...
Speech byHon. JUDY SPENCEMEMBER FOR MOUNT GRAVATTHansard 25 August 1998NATIVE TITLE (QUEENSLAND) STATE PROVISIONS BILLHon. J. C. SPENCE (Mount Gravatt— ALP) (Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait IslanderPolicy and Minister for Women's Policy and Minister ...
Speech byJULIE ATTWOODMEMBER FOR MOUNT OMMANEYHansard 26 August 1998WORKPLACE RELATIONS AMENDMENT BILLMrs ATTWOOD (Mount Ommaney—ALP) (5.31 p.m.): This Government is strongly opposed tothe QWA system of individual agreements that are kept secret and ...
Speech byHon. JUDY SPENCEMEMBER FOR MOUNT GRAVATTHansard 18 September 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTAboriginal Reconciliation StrategyHon. J. C. SPENCE (Mount Gravatt— ALP) (Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait IslanderPolicy and Minister for Women's Policy ...
Speech byHon. JUDY SPENCEMEMBER FOR MOUNT GRAVATTHansard 10 November 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTViolence in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Communities Hon. J. C. SPENCE (Mount Gravatt— ALP) (Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait IslanderPolicy and ...
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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 byMrs E. CUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard 27 August 1998WORKPLACE RELATIONS AMENDMENT BILLMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—IND) (5.07 p.m.): This debate provides us with theopportunity to revisit a Bill passed in the last Parliament. It is one of a ...
Speech byMrs E. CUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard 27 August 1998GLADSTONE SPECIAL SCHOOLMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—IND) (2.07 a.m.): I want to refer tonight to a very specialgroup of people in my electorate, the Gladstone Special School, and the ...
Speech byMrs E. CUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard 15 September 1998MEMBERS OF PARLIAMENT; JUDICIAL PROCESSMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—IND) (10.28 a.m.): It is with some concern that I raiseincidents that occurred over the past weeks which affected ...
Speech byMrs E. CUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard 16 September 1998PUBLIC SERVICE AMENDMENT BILLMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—IND) (5.02 p.m.): It is with some misgivings that I rise tospeak to the Public Service Amendment Bill because, to me, the ...
Speech byMrs E. CUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard 17 September 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILLAPPROPRIATION BILLMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—IND) (9.53 p.m.): It gives me a great deal of pleasure torise in this debate on the Appropriation Bills and ...
Speech byMrs E. CUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard 17 September 1998MR P. RAFTER; STARLIGHT FOUNDATIONMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—IND) (10.36 p.m.): Tonight seems to be the night foracknowledging sportspeople. I wish to acknowledge a Queensland sportsman ...
Speech byMrs E. CUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard 20 October 1998BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY (PORTABLE LONG SERVICE LEAVE) AMENDMENTBILLMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—IND) (5.44 p.m.): In addressing this Bill, I want to take acouple of minutes at ...
Speech byMrs E. CUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard 21 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee AReport No. 1Mrs LIZ CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—IND) (12.09 p.m.): Before discussing issues ...
Speech byLINDY NELSON-CARRMEMBER FOR MUNDINGBURRAHansard 10 November 1998NATIVE TITLE (QUEENSLAND) STATE PROVISIONS AMENDMENT BILL (No. 2)Ms NELSON-CARR (Mundingburra—ALP) (10.57 p.m.): The Premier in his second-readingspeech on this Bill and an earlier ...
Speech byLINDY NELSON-CARRMEMBER FOR MUNDINGBURRAHansard 12 November 1998JUVENILE JUSTICE LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMs NELSON-CARR (Mundingburra—ALP) (11.57 a.m.): I rise to speak in support of the Billbefore the House. The recent tragic case of the ...
Speech byLINDY NELSON-CARRMEMBER FOR MUNDINGBURRAHansard 18 November 1998INTEGRATION THROUGH RECREATIONMs NELSON-CARR (Mundingburra—ALP) (12 a.m.): Today I bring to the attention of the HouseTownsville's Integration Through Recreation. Into Rec, as it is ...
Speech byMrs E. CUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard 30 July 1998MOTION OF CONFIDENCEMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—IND) (5.12 p.m.): I rise to speak to this motion ofconfidence. Other members have taken the opportunity of this debate to refer to their ...
Speech byMrs E. CUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard 5 August 1998DIALYSIS TREATMENT, ROCKHAMPTONMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—IND) (7.12 p.m.): I rise to address the concerns of arelatively small group of people in my electorate who face significant ...
Speech byMrs E. CUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard 6 August 1998PRIVATE MEMBERS' BILLSMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—IND) (6.26 p.m.): Up until just prior to the commencementof this debate, I had dealt only with the motion as it stood on the Notice Paper. ...
Speech byMrs E. CUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard 25 August 1998NATIVE TITLE (QUEENSLAND) STATE PROVISIONS BILLMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—IND) (3.46 p.m.): This Bill is one of the most challengingbefore our community today. I think the time that the ...
Speech 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 byMrs E. CUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard 21 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee CReportMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—IND) (5.10 p.m.): As I am sure other speakers have done, ...