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Speech byIan RickussMEMBER FOR LOCKYERHansard Wednesday, 7 March 2007MOTION: SOUTH EAST QUEENSLAND REGIONAL PLANMr RICKUSS (Lockyer—NPA) (11.59 am): I rise to speak to these amendments that were tabledlast year. As the member for Beaudesert said, a lot of the ...
Speech byIan RickussMEMBER FOR LOCKYERHansard Wednesday, 7 March 2007ADDRESS-IN-REPLYMr RICKUSS (Lockyer—NPA) (8.46pm): I rise to speak in the address-in-reply debate. Iampleased to be re-elected by the voters of the Lockyer electorate. It is a great honour ...
Speech byIan RickussMEMBER FOR LOCKYERHansard Thursday, 8 March 2007MOTION: INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAYMr RICKUSS (Lockyer—NPA) (12.49 pm): I rise to speak on the motion on International Women’sDay. I will actually speak to the member for Burdekin’samendment ...
Speech byJack DempseyMEMBER FOR BUNDABERGHansard Thursday, 9 August 2007WIDE BAY AUSTRALIA INTERNATIONAL AIR SHOWMr DEMPSEY (Bundaberg—NPA) (4.22 am): Bert Hinkler was a pioneer Australian aviator, puttingBundaberg on the world flying map when he became the ...
Speech byJack DempseyMEMBER FOR BUNDABERGHansard Thursday, 23 August 2007SENIORS WEEKMr DEMPSEY (Bundaberg—NPA) (5.26 pm): Throughout Queensland, communities are celebratingSeniors Week events. Apart from it being an opportunity for older people to celebrate, ...
Speech byJack DempseyMEMBER FOR BUNDABERGHansard Tuesday, 4 September 2007COMMISSION FOR CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE AND CHILD GUARDIAN AMENDMENT BILLMr DEMPSEY (Bundaberg—NPA) (3.27 pm): I rise to support the Commission for Children andYoung People and Child ...
Speech byJack DempseyMEMBER FOR BUNDABERGHansard Thursday, 6 September 2007CHILD PROTECTION WEEKMr DEMPSEY (Bundaberg—NPA) (7.46 pm): This is Child Protection Week and it is appropriate tofocus on the safety of all children. Child protection starts in the ...
Speech byJack DempseyMEMBER FOR BUNDABERGHansard Tuesday, 9 October 2007TRANSPORT LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr DEMPSEY (Bundaberg—NPA) (8.26 pm): I rise to support the Transport Legislation AmendmentBill. This amendment bill directly supports two very ...
Speech byIan RickussMEMBER FOR LOCKYERHansard Tuesday, 9 October 2007TRANSPORT LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr RICKUSS (Lockyer—NPA) (7.36 pm): I rise to speak on the Transport Legislation AmendmentBill 2007. There is not much to say that has not already been ...
Speech byIan RickussMEMBER FOR LOCKYERHansard Thursday, 11 October 2007AMBERLEY STATE SCHOOLMr RICKUSS (Lockyer—NPA) (8.51 pm): I rise to speak about the Amberley State School. Thisafternoon I had the pleasure of being given leave from this place to go to ...
Speech byIan RickussMEMBER FOR LOCKYERHansard Thursday, 11 October 2007RESEARCH INVOLVING HUMAN EMBRYOS AND PROHIBITION OF HUMAN CLONING AMENDMENT BILLMr RICKUSS (Lockyer—NPA) (8.06pm): I rise to make a short statement on the ResearchInvolving Human Embryos ...
Speech byIan RickussMEMBER FOR LOCKYERHansard Wednesday, 17 October 2007TRANSPORT OPERATIONS (ROAD USE MANAGEMENT—GREEN VEHICLES CONCESSION) AMENDMENT BILLMr RICKUSS (Lockyer—NPA) (8.12 pm): I rise to speak in the debate on the Transport Operations(Road Use ...
Speech byIan RickussMEMBER FOR LOCKYERHansard Thursday, 9 August 2007LOCAL GOVERNMENT REFORM IMPLEMENTATION BILLMr RICKUSS (Lockyer—NPA) (10.13pm): I rise to speak on the Local Government ReformImplementation Bill 2007. I am very disappointed with this bill. ...
Speech byIan RickussMEMBER FOR LOCKYERHansard Wednesday, 22 August 2007AMBERLEY STATE SCHOOLMr RICKUSS (Lockyer—NPA) (10.01 pm): I rise tonight to speak about the Amberley State Schoolwhich was built on its current site in the 1980s by the National Party ...
Speech byIan RickussMEMBER FOR LOCKYERHansard Tuesday, 4 September 2007COMMISSION FOR CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE AND CHILD GUARDIAN AMENDMENT BILLMr RICKUSS (Lockyer—NPA) (3.24 pm): I rise to say a few words on the Commission for Childrenand Young People and ...
Speech byIan RickussMEMBER FOR LOCKYERHansard Tuesday, 4 September 2007ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AMENDMENT BILLMr RICKUSS (Lockyer—NPA) (5.46pm): I rise to speak on the Environmental ProtectionAmendment Bill. I think that every member in the House supports ...
Speech byJan JarrattMEMBER FOR WHITSUNDAYHansard Wednesday, 14 March 2007SECURITY PROVIDERS AMENDMENT BILLMs JARRATT (Whitsunday—ALP) (12.49 pm): It is with pleasure that I rise in support of theSecurity Providers Amendment Bill 2006. As stated in the ...
Speech byJan JarrattMEMBER FOR WHITSUNDAYHansard Thursday, 15 March 2007ASSOCIATIONS INCORPORATION AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMs JARRATT (Whitsunday—ALP) (3.04pm): It is with pleasure that I rise in support of theAssociations Incorporation and Other ...
Speech byJan JarrattMEMBER FOR WHITSUNDAYHansard Tuesday, 17 April 2007NATIONAL YOUTH WEEKMs JARRATT (Whitsunday—ALP) (9.43 pm): It is National Youth Week and by way of celebratingtonight I want to relate two very different stories that pertain to young ...
Speech byJan JarrattMEMBER FOR WHITSUNDAYHansard Tuesday, 17 April 2007LAND AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMs JARRATT (Whitsunday—ALP) (6.19 pm): It gives me pleasure to rise to speak in support of theLand and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2007. This ...
Speech byJack DempseyMEMBER FOR BUNDABERGHansard Wednesday, 8 August 2007APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL AND APPROPRIATION BILL: ESTIMATES COMMITTEE BMr DEMPSEY (Bundaberg—NPA) (2.32 pm): I rise to contribute to the debate on the report ofEstimates Committee ...
Speech byJack DempseyMEMBER FOR BUNDABERGHansard Wednesday, 8 August 2007APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL AND APPROPRIATION BILL: ESTIMATES COMMITTEE DMr DEMPSEY (Bundaberg—NPA) (4.44pm): I rise to contribute to debate on the report ofEstimates Committee D. ...
Speech byJack DempseyMEMBER FOR BUNDABERGHansard Thursday, 9 August 2007LOCAL GOVERNMENT REFORM IMPLEMENTATION BILLMr DEMPSEY (Bundaberg—NPA) (1.26am): I rise to contribute to the debate on the LocalGovernment Reform Implementation Bill. To have a true ...
Speech byIan RickussMEMBER FOR LOCKYERHansard Tuesday, 30 October 2007EQUINE INFLUENZAMr RICKUSS (Lockyer—NPA) (9.53 pm): I rise to speak about the equine influenza virus which hasspread throughout south-east Queensland and which is rampant in my electorate. ...
Speech byIan RickussMEMBER FOR LOCKYERHansard Tuesday, 13 November 2007AMBERLEY STATE SCHOOLMr RICKUSS (Lockyer—NPA) (10.11 pm): I want to read into the record a letter from the Hon.Brendan Nelson to the Hon. Rod Welford. The letter states—I write further to ...
Speech byIan RickussMEMBER FOR LOCKYERHansard Wednesday, 14 November 2007WATER AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL AND SOUTH EAST QUEENSLAND WATER (RESTRUCTURING) BILLMr RICKUSS (Lockyer—NPA) (3.22 pm): I rise to speak in this cognate debate to the South ...
Speech byJack DempseyMEMBER FOR BUNDABERGHansard Tuesday, 6 February 2007BUNDABERG NAVAL CADETSMr DEMPSEY (Bundaberg—NPA) (10.06 pm): I wish to bring to the attention of the House the greatwork of the Bundaberg naval cadets, their families, volunteers and ...
Speech byJan JarrattMEMBER FOR WHITSUNDAYHansard Tuesday, 16 October 2007MINING AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMs JARRATT (Whitsunday—ALP) (3.58 pm): It is with pleasure that I rise to speak in support of theMining and Other Legislation Amendment Bill. ...
Speech byJan JarrattMEMBER FOR WHITSUNDAYHansard Wednesday, 31 October 2007QUEENSLAND BRAIN INSTITUTE, SYMPOSIUMMs JARRATT (Whitsunday—ALP) (11.55 am): Thank you, Mr Deputy Speaker. I want to thank theMinister for Tourism, Regional Development and Industry ...
Speech byJan JarrattMEMBER FOR WHITSUNDAYHansard Tuesday, 13 November 2007WHITSUNDAY SCHOOLIES WEEK; X21 PROJECTMs JARRATT (Whitsunday—ALP) (10.33 pm): It is not often that I wish I were 17 again. Usually thatthought fills me with dreadful memories of ...
Speech byJack DempseyMEMBER FOR BUNDABERGHansard Wednesday, 10 October 2007NATIONAL STROKE AWARENESS WEEKMr DEMPSEY (Bundaberg—NPA) (10.04 pm): It is very fitting that I make this adjournment speechabout stroke tonight. Stroke is Australia’s second single ...
Speech byJohn-Paul LangbroekMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard Tuesday, 30 October 2007WORKERS’ COMPENSATION AND REHABILITATION AND OTHER ACTS AMENDMENT BILLMr LANGBROEK (Surfers Paradise—Lib) (3.55 pm): It is my pleasure to rise to speak in the debateon the ...
Speech byJohn-Paul LangbroekMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard Wednesday, 31 October 2007QUEENSLAND HEALTH INTERPRETER SERVICEMr LANGBROEK (Surfers Paradise—Lib) (11.53 am): I want to refer to comments that the Premiermade this morning about her government ...
Speech byJohn-Paul LangbroekMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard Wednesday, 31 October 2007MENTAL HEALTH AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr LANGBROEK (Surfers Paradise—Lib) (2.30 pm): At the outset I wish to thank Dr Aaron Groves,who is the Director of ...
Speech byJohn-Paul LangbroekMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard Wednesday, 31 October 2007CRIMINAL CODE (ORGANISED CRIMINAL GROUPS) AMENDMENT BILLMr LANGBROEK (Surfers Paradise—Lib) (7.55 pm): I rise to speak in support of the Criminal Code(Organised Criminal ...
Speech byJohn-Paul LangbroekMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard Wednesday, 31 October 2007BAIL AND PENALTIES AND SENTENCES AMENDMENT BILLMr LANGBROEK (Surfers Paradise—Lib) (9.19 pm): It gives me pleasure to speak to the Bail andPenalties and Sentences ...
Speech byJohn-Paul LangbroekMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard Tuesday, 13 November 2007WATER AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL AND SOUTH EAST QUEENSLAND WATER (RESTRUCTURING) BILLMr LANGBROEK (Surfers Paradise—Lib) (8.35 pm): It is my pleasure to rise to ...
Speech byJohn-Paul LangbroekMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard Wednesday, 14 November 2007ADOPTION OF CHILDREN AMENDMENT REGULATION (NO. 1) 2007Mr LANGBROEK (Surfers Paradise—Lib) (9.03pm): Iam pleased to support my coalitioncolleagues and the member for ...
Speech byJohn-Paul LangbroekMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard Thursday, 15 November 2007LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND OTHER LEGISLATION (INDIGENOUS REGIONAL COUNCILS) AMENDMENT BILL; LOCAL GOVERNMENT AMENDMENT BILLMr LANGBROEK (Surfers Paradise—Lib) (4.23pm): I rise ...
Speech byJohn-Paul LangbroekMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard Wednesday, 10 October 2007RESEARCH INVOLVING HUMAN EMBRYOS AND PROHIBITION OF HUMAN CLONING AMENDMENT BILLMr LANGBROEK (Surfers Paradise—Lib) (2.30pm): When does life begin? This ...
Speech byJohn-Paul LangbroekMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard Tuesday, 16 October 2007THE SPIT, QUEENSLAND TRANSPORT DEVELOPMENTMr LANGBROEK (Surfers Paradise—Lib) (10.04 pm): Last month, very few Gold Coasters knew ofthe member for Logan, the minister for ...
Speech byJohn-Paul LangbroekMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard Tuesday, 16 October 2007QUEENSLAND BUILDING SERVICES AUTHORITY AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr LANGBROEK (Surfers Paradise—Lib) (8.01 pm): It is my pleasure to rise to speak to ...
Speech byJohn-Paul LangbroekMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard Wednesday, 17 October 2007TRANSPORT OPERATIONS (ROAD USE MANAGEMENT—GREEN VEHICLES CONCESSION) AMENDMENT BILLMr LANGBROEK (Surfers Paradise—Lib) (8.40 pm): It is my pleasure to rise to speak—in a ...
Speech byJohn-Paul LangbroekMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard Wednesday, 17 October 2007NOTICE OF MOTIONHealth SystemMr LANGBROEK (Surfers Paradise—Lib) (10.31 am): I give notice that I will move—That this House notes the failures of the Beattie/Bligh ...
Speech byJohn-Paul LangbroekMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard Wednesday, 17 October 2007CORONERS AND BIRTHS, DEATHS AND MARRIAGES REGISTRATION AMENDMENT BILLSecond ReadingMr LANGBROEK (Surfers Paradise—Lib) (11.46 am): I move—That the bill be now read a ...
Speech byJohn-Paul LangbroekMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard Wednesday, 17 October 2007MOTION: HEALTH SYSTEMMr LANGBROEK (Surfers Paradise—Lib) (5.30 pm): I move—That this House notes the failures of the Beattie/Bligh governments with regard to elective ...
Speech byJohn-Paul LangbroekMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard Thursday, 18 October 2007SPORTS DRUG TESTING AMENDMENT BILLMr LANGBROEK (Surfers Paradise—Lib) (5.37 pm): It is my pleasure to rise to speak to the SportsDrug Testing Amendment Bill 2006. I am ...
Speech byJohn-Paul LangbroekMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard Thursday, 9 August 2007LOCAL GOVERNMENT REFORM IMPLEMENTATION BILLMr LANGBROEK (Surfers Paradise—Lib) (1.27am): Today we have seen a remarkabledemonstration from the Premier, who a couple of days ...
Speech byJohn-Paul LangbroekMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard Tuesday, 21 August 2007HEALTH SYSTEMMr LANGBROEK (Surfers Paradise—Lib) (11.50 am): I want to highlight this morning the failure ofthe Beattie Labor government in terms of health planning in this ...
Speech byJohn-Paul LangbroekMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard Tuesday, 21 August 2007TERRORISM LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr LANGBROEK (Surfers Paradise—Lib) (4.17 pm): It is my pleasure to also rise to speak to theTerrorism Legislation Amendment Bill, which ...
Speech byJohn-Paul LangbroekMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard Wednesday, 22 August 2007GOLD COAST UNIVERSITY HOSPITALMr LANGBROEK (Surfers Paradise—Lib) (9.54 pm): I would like to point out that it is another dayand another health drama. Today it is the Gold ...
Speech byJohn-Paul LangbroekMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard Tuesday, 4 September 2007CIVIL LIABILITY (GOOD SAMARITAN) AMENDMENT BILLMr LANGBROEK (Surfers Paradise—Lib) (8.12 pm): It is my pleasure also to rise to speak to theCivil Liability (Good ...
Speech byHon. Judy SpenceMEMBER FOR MOUNT GRAVATTHansard Wednesday, 21 February 2007MOTION: BEATTIE LABOR GOVERNMENTHon. JC SPENCE (Mount Gravatt—ALP) (Minister for Police and Corrective Services) (6.22 pm): Itis only 25 weeks since the people of Queensland ...
Speech byHon. Judy SpenceMEMBER FOR MOUNT GRAVATTHansard Thursday, 22 February 2007MINISTERIAL STATEMENTBikie GangsHon. JC SPENCE (Mount Gravatt—ALP) (Minister for Police and Corrective Services) (9.56 am): Iapplaud our police on their involvement in a major ...
Speech byHon. Judy SpenceMEMBER FOR MOUNT GRAVATTHansard Tuesday, 6 March 2007MINISTERIAL STATEMENTQueensland Police Service, Midyear Crime StatisticsHon. JC SPENCE (Mount Gravatt—ALP) (Minister for Police and Corrective Services) (10.03 am):Today I am ...
Speech byHon. Judy SpenceMEMBER FOR MOUNT GRAVATTHansard Tuesday, 6 March 2007ADDRESS-IN-REPLYHon. JC SPENCE (Mount Gravatt—ALP) (Minister for Police and Corrective Services) (8.14 pm): Itis an honour to represent the people of Mount Gravatt in this House. I ...
Speech byHon. Judy SpenceMEMBER FOR MOUNT GRAVATTHansard Wednesday, 7 March 2007MINISTERIAL STATEMENTScientific Major Incident Response VehicleHon. JC SPENCE (Mount Gravatt—ALP) (Minister for Police and Corrective Services) (9.58 am):As the Premier has ...
Speech byJohn-Paul LangbroekMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard Tuesday, 4 September 2007ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AMENDMENT BILLMr LANGBROEK (Surfers Paradise—Lib) (5.55 pm): It is with great pleasure that I rise to reaffirmthe Queensland coalition’s support ...
Speech byJohn-Paul LangbroekMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard Wednesday, 5 September 2007GOLD COAST, CARDIAC SERVICESMr LANGBROEK (Surfers Paradise—Lib) (11.53 am): This morning I want to look into statementsmade in the House yesterday by the health minister ...
Speech byJohn-Paul LangbroekMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard Tuesday, 9 October 2007WORLD MENTAL HEALTH DAYMr LANGBROEK (Surfers Paradise—Lib) (12.00 pm): I congratulate the Deputy Speaker on hiselevation to his current role. Tomorrow marks World Mental ...
Speech byJohn-Paul LangbroekMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard Tuesday, 9 October 2007TRANSPORT LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr LANGBROEK (Surfers Paradise—Lib) (4.12 pm): I rise to speak to the Transport LegislationAmendment Bill. I would like to share a story ...
Speech byHon. Judy SpenceMEMBER FOR MOUNT GRAVATTHansard Wednesday, 7 February 2007SUMMARY OFFENCES AND OTHER ACTS AMENDMENT BILLHon. JC SPENCE (Mount Gravatt—ALP) (Minister for Police and Corrective Services) (12.03 pm): Iwould like to thank all members who ...
Speech byHon. Judy SpenceMEMBER FOR MOUNT GRAVATTHansard Thursday, 8 February 2007MOTION: CENSURE OF MEMBER FOR BURNETTHon. JC SPENCE (Mount Gravatt—ALP) (Minister for Police and Corrective Services) (12.08 pm):I am very pleased to join in this censure ...
Speech byHon. Judy SpenceMEMBER FOR MOUNT GRAVATTHansard Tuesday, 20 February 2007MINISTERIAL STATEMENTGreener PrisonsHon. JC SPENCE (Mount Gravatt—ALP) (Minister for Police and Corrective Services) (10.09 am):The drought has brought home the reality of ...
Speech byHon. Judy SpenceMEMBER FOR MOUNT GRAVATTHansard Wednesday, 21 February 2007MINISTERIAL STATEMENTAboriginal PolicingHon. JC SPENCE (Mount Gravatt—ALP) (Minister for Police and Corrective Services) (10.18 am):There has been much attention lately on ...
Speech byJohn-Paul LangbroekMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard Thursday, 15 November 2007PARLIAMENTARY AMNESTY GROUP: INTERNATIONAL DAY OF ACTION, PAKISTANMr LANGBROEK (Surfers Paradise—Lib) (6.33 pm): I second the motion moved by the member forMurrumba, a ...
Speech byHon. Judy SpenceMEMBER FOR MOUNT GRAVATTHansard Tuesday, 6 February 2007MINISTERIAL STATEMENTLaw and OrderHon. JC SPENCE (Mount Gravatt—ALP) (Minister for Police and Corrective Services) (10.30 am):Being a police officer is not an easy job and, as we ...
Speech byHon. Judy SpenceMEMBER FOR MOUNT GRAVATTHansard Wednesday, 7 February 2007MINISTERIAL STATEMENTPolice ResourcesHon. JC SPENCE (Mount Gravatt—ALP) (Minister for Police and Corrective Services) (9.59 am):The Premier has outlined to the parliament this ...
Speech byMark McArdleMEMBER FOR CALOUNDRAHansard Wednesday, 7 March 2007MOTION: HEALTH OF QUEENSLAND SCHOOLCHILDRENMr McARDLE (Caloundra—Lib) (5.55 pm): It gives me great pleasure to rise to support the motionmoved by the member for Cunningham. It is ...
Speech byMark McArdleMEMBER FOR CALOUNDRAHansard Thursday, 8 March 2007WHISTLEBLOWERS (DISCLOSURE TO MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT) AMENDMENT BILLMr McARDLE (Caloundra—Lib) (2.33 pm): Before I commence in detail with regard to the bill, it isvery clear that the ...
Speech byMark McArdleMEMBER FOR CALOUNDRAHansard Tuesday, 13 March 2007CRIMINAL CODE AND CIVIL LIABILITY AMENDMENT BILLMr McARDLE (Caloundra—Lib) (3.01 pm): First of all, I would like to thank the Attorney-General forallowing his staff to talk to me this ...
Speech byMark McArdleMEMBER FOR CALOUNDRAHansard Wednesday, 14 March 2007ADDRESS-IN-REPLYMr McARDLE (Caloundra—Lib) (12.06 pm): Today it gives me great pleasure to give my address-in-reply speech. I commence by congratulating the Speaker on his appointment, ...
Speech byMark McArdleMEMBER FOR CALOUNDRAHansard Thursday, 15 March 2007ASSOCIATIONS INCORPORATION AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr McARDLE (Caloundra—Lib) (4.44 pm): It is with pleasure that I rise to speak to this bill. I joinwith other members of the ...
Speech byMark McArdleMEMBER FOR CALOUNDRAHansard Tuesday, 17 April 2007CONSUMER CREDIT (QUEENSLAND) AND ANOTHER ACT AMENDMENT BILLMr McARDLE (Caloundra—Lib) (3.54 pm): At the outset, I can say that the opposition will besupporting this bill. It deals with two ...
Speech byMark McArdleMEMBER FOR CALOUNDRAHansard Thursday, 19 April 2007LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr McARDLE (Caloundra—Lib) (6.17pm): I wish to start by congratulating the shadowspokesperson for his contribution to the second ...
Speech byMark McArdleMEMBER FOR CALOUNDRAHansard Thursday, 19 April 2007SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES COURTMr McARDLE (Caloundra—Lib) (9.45pm): Recently I spoke in this House of the SpecialCircumstances Court in Roma Street. As a consequence, and with the consent of ...
Speech byHon. Margaret KeechMEMBER FOR ALBERTHansard Wednesday, 14 November 2007MINISTERIAL STATEMENTDepartment of Child Safety, Annual ReportHon. MM KEECH (Albert—ALP) (Minister for Child Safety and Minister for Women) (10.19 am): TheDepartment of Child ...
Speech byHon. Margaret KeechMEMBER FOR ALBERTHansard Thursday, 15 November 2007MINISTERIAL STATEMENTWhite Ribbon DayHon. MM KEECH (Albert—ALP) (Minister for Child Safety and Minister for Women) (10.05 am): Iwould like to bring to the attention of my ...
Speech byMark McArdleMEMBER FOR CALOUNDRAHansard Wednesday, 7 February 2007MOTIONS: DISSENTS FROM SPEAKER’S RULINGS (COGNATE DEBATE)Mr McARDLE (Caloundra—Lib) (3.41 pm): I rise to support the dissent motions that are beingdebated in a cognate form today. I ...
Speech byMark McArdleMEMBER FOR CALOUNDRAHansard Wednesday, 7 February 2007MOTION: ATTORNEY-GENERAL, MOTION OF NO CONFIDENCEMr McARDLE (Caloundra—Lib) (5.40 pm): I second the motion moved by the member for Moggill. Itis critical to understand that the ...
Speech byMark McArdleMEMBER FOR CALOUNDRAHansard Wednesday, 7 February 2007WHISTLEBLOWERS PROTECTION AMENDMENT BILLMr McARDLE (Caloundra—Lib) (8.57 pm), in reply: I look forward to joining in the debate heretonight. I want to make a couple of opening ...
Speech byMark McArdleMEMBER FOR CALOUNDRAHansard Tuesday, 20 February 2007QUEENSLAND AIR MUSEUMMr McARDLE (Caloundra—Lib) (12.12 pm): In 1973 the Queensland Air Museum had its beginningwhen the Queensland branch of the Aviation Historical Society of Australia ...
Speech byMark McArdleMEMBER FOR CALOUNDRAHansard Wednesday, 21 February 2007TRANSPORT LEGISLATION AND ANOTHER ACT AMENDMENT BILLMr McARDLE (Caloundra—Lib) (3.45 pm): I start by thanking the minister for the Caloundra Roadupgrade. It is going to be a great ...
Speech byMark McArdleMEMBER FOR CALOUNDRAHansard Thursday, 22 February 2007DEPRESSION; BREAST CANCER, COMMENTS BY DEPUTY PREMIERMr McARDLE (Caloundra—Lib) (6.19 pm): On Wednesday of this week, Dr Gregory Levenston andJeff Kennett addressed the National Press ...
Speech byMark McArdleMEMBER FOR CALOUNDRAHansard Tuesday, 6 March 2007SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES COURT; DOMESTIC VIOLENCEMr McARDLE (Caloundra—Lib) (9.35 pm): I want to talk tonight about the special circumstancescourt, Court No. 3, in the Magistrates Court in ...
Speech byMark McArdleMEMBER FOR CALOUNDRAHansard Wednesday, 7 March 2007BODY CORPORATE AND COMMUNITY MANAGEMENT AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr McARDLE (Caloundra—Lib) (3.14pm): It gives me pleasure to rise today to support thecomments made by the ...
Speech byHon. Margaret KeechMEMBER FOR ALBERTHansard Wednesday, 8 August 2007MINISTERIAL STATEMENTQueensland Tourism Industry, Climate ChangeHon. MM KEECH (Albert—ALP) (Minister for Tourism, Fair Trading, Wine Industry Developmentand Women) (10.06 am): The ...
Speech byHon. Margaret KeechMEMBER FOR ALBERTHansard Thursday, 9 August 2007LOCAL GOVERNMENT REFORM IMPLEMENTATION BILLHon. MM KEECH (Albert—ALP) (Minister for Tourism, Fair Trading, Wine Industry Developmentand Women) (1.18 am): I rise to support the Local ...
Speech byHon. Margaret KeechMEMBER FOR ALBERTHansard Wednesday, 22 August 2007MINISTERIAL STATEMENTConsumer ProtectionHon. MM KEECH (Albert—ALP) (Minister for Tourism, Fair Trading, Wine Industry Developmentand Women) (10.01 am): The Beattie government has a ...
Speech byHon. Margaret KeechMEMBER FOR ALBERTHansard Wednesday, 5 September 2007MINISTERIAL STATEMENTLiquor Licensing Ministerial ForumHon. MM KEECH (Albert—ALP) (Minister for Tourism, Fair Trading, Wine Industry Developmentand Women) (10.16am): Last week, ...
Speech byHon. Margaret KeechMEMBER FOR ALBERTHansard Wednesday, 10 October 2007MINISTERIAL STATEMENTDepartment of Child SafetyHon. MM KEECH (Albert—ALP) (Minister for Child Safety and Minister for Women) (10.06 am):Honourable members may be aware of the ...
Speech byHon. Margaret KeechMEMBER FOR ALBERTHansard Thursday, 11 October 2007MINISTERIAL STATEMENTChild Safety OfficersHon. MM KEECH (Albert—ALP) (Minister for Child Safety and Minister for Women) (10.23 am):During my short time as Minister for Child Safety, ...
Speech byHon. Margaret KeechMEMBER FOR ALBERTHansard Tuesday, 16 October 2007MINISTERIAL STATEMENTFoster and Kinship-CarersHon. MM KEECH (Albert—ALP) (Minister for Child Safety and Minister for Women) (10.23 am):During my short time as Minister for Child ...
Speech byHon. Margaret KeechMEMBER FOR ALBERTHansard Thursday, 18 October 2007MINISTERIAL STATEMENTCrossland, Mr IHon. MM KEECH (Albert—ALP) (Minister for Child Safety and Minister for Women) (10.03 am):Women around Queensland would have been just as outraged ...
Speech byHon. Margaret KeechMEMBER FOR ALBERTHansard Wednesday, 31 October 2007MINISTERIAL STATEMENTWomen in BusinessHon. MM KEECH (Albert—ALP) (Minister for Child Safety and Minister for Women) (10.14 am): It isofficial—having more women on corporate boards ...
Speech byHon. Margaret KeechMEMBER FOR ALBERTHansard Tuesday, 13 November 2007MINISTERIAL STATEMENTPay EquityHon. MM KEECH (Albert—ALP) (Minister for Child Safety and Minister for Women) (10.24 am): Itseems a woman’s fight for pay equity begins even before ...
Speech byHon. Margaret KeechMEMBER FOR ALBERTHansard Wednesday, 14 November 2007ADOPTION OF CHILDREN AMENDMENT REGULATION (NO. 1) 2007Hon. MM KEECH (Albert—ALP) (Minister for Child Safety and Minister for Women) (9.24 pm): Ithank all members for their ...
Speech byHon. Margaret KeechMEMBER FOR ALBERTHansard Wednesday, 8 August 2007APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL AND APPROPRIATION BILL: ESTIMATES COMMITTEE FHon. MM KEECH (Albert—ALP) (Minister for Tourism, Fair Trading, Wine Industry Developmentand Women) ...
Speech byMark McArdleMEMBER FOR CALOUNDRAHansard Wednesday, 14 March 2007MOTION: AMENDMENTS TO STANDING ORDERSMr McARDLE (Caloundra—Lib) (10.24 am): The opposition will be opposing this motion for the verysimple reason that this is clearly an attempt to gag ...
Speech byHon. Paul LucasMEMBER FOR LYTTONHansard Thursday, 1 November 2007MINISTERIAL STATEMENTWorld Town Planning DayHon. PT LUCAS (Lytton—ALP) (Deputy Premier and Minister for Infrastructure and Planning)(9.54 am): It is often said that great cities are not ...
Speech byHon. Paul LucasMEMBER FOR LYTTONHansard Tuesday, 13 November 2007MINISTERIAL STATEMENTWater GridHon. PT LUCAS (Lytton—ALP) (Deputy Premier and Minister for Infrastructure and Planning)(9.52 am): This year’s end is nearing—so I am feeling like I am ...
Speech byHon. Paul LucasMEMBER FOR LYTTONHansard Tuesday, 13 November 2007MINISTERIAL STATEMENTState Planning Policy, High-Impact IndustriesHon. PT LUCAS (Lytton—ALP) (Deputy Premier and Minister for Infrastructure and Planning)(9.55 am): In response to the ...
Speech byHon. Paul LucasMEMBER FOR LYTTONHansard Wednesday, 14 November 2007MINISTERIAL STATEMENTWater GridHon. PT LUCAS (Lytton—ALP) (Deputy Premier and Minister for Infrastructure and Planning)(9.47 am): Pipe by pipe, section by section, south-east ...
Speech byHon. Paul LucasMEMBER FOR LYTTONHansard Thursday, 15 November 2007MINISTERIAL STATEMENTWater InfrastructureHon. PT LUCAS (Lytton—ALP) (Deputy Premier and Minister for Infrastructure and Planning)(9.54 am): 2007 has been an historic year in Queensland ...
Speech byPeta-Kaye CroftMEMBER FOR BROADWATERHansard Tuesday, 6 February 2007ADDRESS-IN-REPLYMs CROFT (Broadwater—ALP) (4.20 pm): It is an honour to stand in this place once again as amember of the 52nd Parliament. Indeed, it is an amazing experience. Even ...
Speech byPeta-Kaye CroftMEMBER FOR BROADWATERHansard Wednesday, 6 June 2007QUEENSLAND DAY, BROADWATER ELECTORATEMs CROFT (Broadwater—ALP) (10.30 pm): With 6 June each year being the day Queenslandersrecognise as the day on which the new colony of Queensland ...
Speech byPeta-Kaye CroftMEMBER FOR BROADWATERHansard Thursday, 7 June 2007CLEAN COAL TECHNOLOGY SPECIAL AGREEMENT BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLSMs CROFT (Broadwater—ALP) (11.22 pm): This is a good budget for the people of Queensland. Itis a budget full of new ...
Speech byPeta-Kaye CroftMEMBER FOR BROADWATERHansard Thursday, 23 August 2007COMMUNITY SERVICES BILLMs CROFT (Broadwater—ALP) (3.44 pm): I rise to speak in support of the Community Services Bill2007. The Department of Communities is a human services agency ...
Speech byPeta-Kaye CroftMEMBER FOR BROADWATERHansard Tuesday, 9 October 2007TRANSPORT LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMs CROFT (Broadwater—ALP) (5.36 pm): I rise to support the Transport Legislation AmendmentBill 2007. I am particularly interested in the reforms to ...
Speech byHon. Paul LucasMEMBER FOR LYTTONHansard Wednesday, 17 October 2007MINISTERIAL STATEMENTWater Restrictions, Level 6Hon. PT LUCAS (Lytton—ALP) (Deputy Premier and Minister for Infrastructure and Planning)(9.48 am): Consultation on the draft package of ...
Speech byHon. Paul LucasMEMBER FOR LYTTONHansard Thursday, 18 October 2007MINISTERIAL STATEMENTTraveston Crossing Dam, EISHon. PT LUCAS (Lytton—ALP) (Deputy Premier and Minister for Infrastructure and Planning)(9.49 am): I will comply with that, Mr Speaker. ...
Speech byHon. Paul LucasMEMBER FOR LYTTONHansard Tuesday, 30 October 2007MOTION: WATER ASSETSHon. PT LUCAS (Lytton—ALP) (Deputy Premier and Minister for Infrastructure and Planning)(5.40 pm): I second the motion moved by the Premier. The closest that people ...
Speech byHon. Paul LucasMEMBER FOR LYTTONHansard Tuesday, 30 October 2007MINISTERIAL STATEMENTWater AssetsHon. PT LUCAS (Lytton—ALP) (Deputy Premier and Minister for Infrastructure and Planning)(9.57 am): At present south-east Queensland has 25 different ...
Speech byHon. Paul LucasMEMBER FOR LYTTONHansard Wednesday, 31 October 2007MINISTERIAL STATEMENTIconic Queensland Communities BillHon. PT LUCAS (Lytton—ALP) (Deputy Premier and Minister for Infrastructure and Planning)(9.49 am): Every 5½ minutes we welcome a ...
Speech byPeta-Kaye CroftMEMBER FOR BROADWATERHansard Thursday, 19 April 2007LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMs CROFT (Broadwater—ALP) (2.30 pm): I rise to speak in support of the Local Government andOther Legislation Amendment Bill. The ...
Speech byPeta-Kaye CroftMEMBER FOR BROADWATERHansard Wednesday, 23 May 2007TRANSPORT OPERATIONS LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMs CROFT (Broadwater—ALP) (12.40 pm): I am pleased to rise in support of this bill as it willimprove the availability of taxis in the ...
Speech byPeta-Kaye CroftMEMBER FOR BROADWATERHansard Thursday, 24 May 2007HEALTH AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMs CROFT (Broadwater—ALP) (4.17 pm): I rise to speak in support of the Health and OtherLegislation Amendment Bill 2007. The amendments to the ...
Speech byPeta-Kaye CroftMEMBER FOR BROADWATERHansard Thursday, 8 March 2007MOTION: INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAYMs CROFT (Broadwater—ALP) (12.43pm): Each year on 8 March, hundreds of InternationalWomen’s Day events occur all around the world. International ...
Speech byPeta-Kaye CroftMEMBER FOR BROADWATERHansard Wednesday, 14 March 2007SECURITY PROVIDERS AMENDMENT BILLMs CROFT (Broadwater—ALP) (5.05 pm): It is my pleasure to rise to speak in support of theSecurity Providers Amendment Bill. I have been looking ...
Speech byPeta-Kaye CroftMEMBER FOR BROADWATERHansard Thursday, 15 March 2007AVIATION INDUSTRYMs CROFT (Broadwater—ALP) (10.26 am): No-one here could be unaware that Queensland israpidly becoming Australia’s aviation and aerospace industry capital. This was ...
Speech byPeta-Kaye CroftMEMBER FOR BROADWATERHansard Wednesday, 18 April 2007SAILABILITYMs CROFT (Broadwater—ALP) (9.41 pm): I wish to take this opportunity to bring to the House’sattention the remarkable efforts of the wonderful volunteers of an organisation ...
Speech byPeta-Kaye CroftMEMBER FOR BROADWATERHansard Tuesday, 6 February 2007SUMMARY OFFENCES AND OTHER ACTS AMENDMENT BILLMs CROFT (Broadwater—ALP) (8.28 pm): I, too, rise this evening to talk specifically in relationto amendments within this bill that will ...
Speech byPeta-Kaye CroftMEMBER FOR BROADWATERHansard Thursday, 8 February 2007GOLD COAST FISHERMEN’S COOPERATIVE, SOUTHPORT SPIT JETTYMs CROFT (Broadwater—ALP) (5.26 pm): The Gold Coast community has warmly welcomed anassistance package recently announced by ...
Speech byPeta-Kaye CroftMEMBER FOR BROADWATERHansard Wednesday, 21 February 2007TRANSPORT LEGISLATION AND ANOTHER ACT AMENDMENT BILLMs CROFT (Broadwater—ALP) (12.42 pm): I rise to speak in support of the Transport Legislationand Another Act Amendment Bill ...
Speech byPeta-Kaye CroftMEMBER FOR BROADWATERHansard Wednesday, 21 February 2007ANIMAL WELFARE LEAGUE OF QUEENSLANDMs CROFT (Broadwater—ALP) (8.19 pm): Since 1959, the Animal Welfare League of Queenslandat Coombabah has been providing healthcare, food, ...
Speech byHon. Paul LucasMEMBER FOR LYTTONHansard Wednesday, 31 October 2007LAND VALUATION AND ACQUISITIONHon. PT LUCAS (Lytton—ALP) (Deputy Premier and Minister for Infrastructure and Planning)(5.45 pm): I move the following amendment—That all words after ...
Speech byHon. Paul LucasMEMBER FOR LYTTONHansard Tuesday, 16 October 2007MINISTERIAL STATEMENTCentral Queensland Gas PipelineHon. PT LUCAS (Lytton—ALP) (Deputy Premier and Minister for Infrastructure and Planning)(9.52 am): Following on from my advice to the ...
Speech byPeta-Kaye CroftMEMBER FOR BROADWATERHansard Thursday, 24 May 2007HOPE ISLAND, MOBILE PHONE TOWERMs CROFT (Broadwater—ALP) (6.43 pm): On 7 October 2005 Telstra applied to the Gold CoastCity Council for a material change of use to establish a a mobile ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard Tuesday, 17 April 2007TERRORISM LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLSecond ReadingHon. PD BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier and Minister for Trade) (12.30 pm): I move—That the bill be now read a second ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard Tuesday, 17 April 2007MINISTERIAL STATEMENTHughes, Ms JHon. PD BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier and Minister for Trade) (9.43 am): I also wantto take a moment to send a message of support to ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard Tuesday, 17 April 2007MINISTERIAL STATEMENTLocal Government ReformHon. PD BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier and Minister for Trade) (9.44am):Queensland’s system of local government operates ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard Thursday, 15 March 2007MINISTERIAL STATEMENTForest Policy GroupHon. PD BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier and Minister for Trade) (9.50 am): I ampleased to announce the establishment of a ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard Thursday, 15 March 2007MINISTERIAL STATEMENTMultiple Birth Awareness WeekHon. PD BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier and Minister for Trade) (9.51 am): As a part ofMultiple Birth Awareness ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard Thursday, 15 March 2007MINISTERIAL STATEMENTAusAID Australian Leadership Awards FellowshipHon. PD BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier and Minister for Trade) (9.52 am): I want toreport on the ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard Thursday, 15 March 2007MINISTERIAL STATEMENTMUSEXPO 2007Hon. PD BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier and Minister for Trade) (9.52am): Mygovernment has been very supportive of MUSEXPO 2007. I ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard Thursday, 15 March 2007MINISTERIAL STATEMENTRed CrossHon. PD BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier and Minister for Trade) (9.52am): Iencourage all members to be part of the Red Cross doorknock ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard Thursday, 15 March 2007MINISTERIAL STATEMENTGBG Project Management Pty LtdHon. PD BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier and Minister for Trade) (11.35 am), by leave:In question time the Leader of ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard Thursday, 15 March 2007MINISTERIAL STATEMENTKPMG ReportHon. PD BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier and Minister for Trade) (11.35 am), by leave:On 13 March 2007 in my response to a question ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard Tuesday, 17 April 2007MINISTERIAL STATEMENTTrade Mission to the United KingdomHon. PD BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier and Minister for Trade) (9.55 am): Also inrelation to my recent ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard Tuesday, 17 April 2007MINISTERIAL STATEMENTIndigenous Land Use AgreementsHon. PD BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier and Minister for Trade) (9.56 am): LastWednesday in Wujal Wujal I was ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard Tuesday, 17 April 2007MINISTERIAL STATEMENTAsia Pacific Screen AwardsHon. PD BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier and Minister for Trade) (9.56am):Queensland’s reputation as an arts and cultural ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard Tuesday, 17 April 2007MINISTERIAL STATEMENTLocal Government ReformHon. PD BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier and Minister for Trade) (10.08 am): I table forthe information of the House a ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard Wednesday, 18 April 2007MINISTERIAL STATEMENTSafer Roads Sooner ProgramHon. PD BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier and Minister for Trade) (9.34am): Mygovernment takes road safety very ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard Tuesday, 17 April 2007MINISTERIAL STATEMENTCouncil for the Australian FederationHon. PD BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier and Minister for Trade) (9.54am): OnThursday I attended a meeting of ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard Tuesday, 17 April 2007MINISTERIAL STATEMENTBrisbane CBD Emergency PlanHon. PD BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier and Minister for Trade) (9.55 am): Yesterdayin conjunction with the Minister ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard Tuesday, 17 April 2007MINISTERIAL STATEMENTTrade Mission to AfricaHon. PD BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier and Minister for Trade) (9.55am):Mr Speaker, I wish to report on my recent trip to ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard Tuesday, 17 April 2007MINISTERIAL STATEMENTHutchison Port HoldingsHon. PD BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier and Minister for Trade) (9.54 am): I ampleased to announce today that Hutchison ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard Tuesday, 17 April 2007MINISTERIAL STATEMENTOperation Recovery Task ForceHon. PD BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier and Minister for Trade) (9.54 am): Last weekGeneral Peter Cosgrove met with ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard Tuesday, 17 April 2007MINISTERIAL STATEMENTCouncil of Australian GovernmentsHon. PD BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier and Minister for Trade) (9.54 am): On Friday Iattended the Council of ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard Wednesday, 18 April 2007MINISTERIAL STATEMENTLocal Government ReformHon. PD BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier and Minister for Trade) (9.37 am): I havebeen heartened by the strong response to ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard Thursday, 15 March 2007MINISTERIAL STATEMENTGateway UpgradeHon. PD BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier and Minister for Trade) (9.48 am): I am alsopleased to report to the House that work is ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard Thursday, 15 March 2007MINISTERIAL STATEMENTCapital Works ProgramHon. PD BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier and Minister for Trade) (9.49 am): Thisgovernment’s Capital Works Program for ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard Wednesday, 18 April 2007MINISTERIAL STATEMENTQueensland Economy, Property Sector BenefitsHon. PD BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier and Minister for Trade) (9.45 am): Later todayI will be ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard Wednesday, 18 April 2007MINISTERIAL STATEMENTAnniversary of Queensland’s Separation from New South WalesHon. PD BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier and Minister for Trade) (9.47am):Mr Speaker, ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard Thursday, 15 March 2007MINISTERIAL STATEMENTClean Coal TechnologyHon. PD BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier and Minister for Trade) (9.49 am): Clean coaltechnology is vital to our energy ...
Speech byPeter LawlorMEMBER FOR SOUTHPORTHansard Wednesday, 14 March 2007LIBERAL PARTYMr LAWLOR (Southport—ALP) (9.39 pm): Yesterday the Australian newspaper revealed that theAustralian Electoral Commission is examining one of the most blatantly dishonest ...
Speech byPeter LawlorMEMBER FOR SOUTHPORTHansard Tuesday, 22 May 2007LEGAL PROFESSION BILLMr LAWLOR (Southport—ALP) (7.55 pm): This bill certainly builds on the advances made in theLegal Profession Act 2003 which, in itself, was replaced by the Legal ...
Speech byPeter LawlorMEMBER FOR SOUTHPORTHansard Wednesday, 6 June 2007DANGEROUS PRISONERS (SEXUAL OFFENDERS) AMENDMENT BILLMr LAWLOR (Southport—ALP) (12.40pm): The object of the Dangerous Prisoners (SexualOffenders) Amendment Bill is to amend the Dangerous ...
Speech byPeter LawlorMEMBER FOR SOUTHPORTHansard Thursday, 7 June 2007CLEAN COAL TECHNOLOGY SPECIAL AGREEMENT BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLSMr LAWLOR (Southport—ALP) (2.31 pm): Firstly, I would like to make some general commentsabout issues raised by members ...
Speech byPeter LawlorMEMBER FOR SOUTHPORTHansard Wednesday, 8 August 2007MEDICAL POSITIONSMr LAWLOR (Southport—ALP) (5.47 pm): I second the amendment moved by the Minister forHealth. The chronic shortage of doctors and other health professionals continues to ...
Speech byPeter LawlorMEMBER FOR SOUTHPORTHansard Wednesday, 8 August 2007APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL AND APPROPRIATION BILL: ESTIMATES COMMITTEE G (REPORT NO. 2)Mr LAWLOR (Southport—ALP) (9.34 pm): I support the report of Estimates Committee G ...
Speech byPeter LawlorMEMBER FOR SOUTHPORTHansard Thursday, 9 August 2007LOCAL GOVERNMENT REFORM IMPLEMENTATION BILLMr LAWLOR (Southport—ALP) (5.30 pm): I support the Local Government Reform ImplementationBill 2007. As members are aware, this bill results from ...
Speech byPeter LawlorMEMBER FOR SOUTHPORTHansard Wednesday, 22 August 2007JUSTICE AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr LAWLOR (Southport—ALP) (3.36 pm): This bill proposes a range of amendments to legislationwithin the Justice portfolio to improve the ...
Speech byPeter LawlorMEMBER FOR SOUTHPORTHansard Thursday, 23 August 2007LAND COURT AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr LAWLOR (Southport—ALP) (4.14 pm): The effect of the Land Court and Other LegislationAmendment Bill will be to confer the jurisdiction of ...
Speech byPeter LawlorMEMBER FOR SOUTHPORTHansard Thursday, 23 August 2007ARUNDEL POLICE BEATMr LAWLOR (Southport—ALP) (5.23 pm): It was my great pleasure to represent the Minister forPolice and Corrective Services at the official opening of the Arundel police ...
Speech byPeter LawlorMEMBER FOR SOUTHPORTHansard Wednesday, 5 September 2007EQUINE INFLUENZAMr LAWLOR (Southport—ALP) (11.50 am): I am an unsuccessful punter and have been one formost of my life. I do not punt as much these days as I once did, but I am still ...
Speech byPeter LawlorMEMBER FOR SOUTHPORTHansard Thursday, 11 October 2007RESEARCH INVOLVING HUMAN EMBRYOS AND PROHIBITION OF HUMAN CLONING AMENDMENT BILLMr LAWLOR (Southport—ALP) (7.47 pm): I support this bill and I will endeavour to explain why.However, I ...
Speech byPeter LawlorMEMBER FOR SOUTHPORTHansard Tuesday, 13 November 2007WATER AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL AND SOUTH EAST QUEENSLAND WATER (RESTRUCTURING) BILLMr LAWLOR (Southport—ALP) (4.57pm): In relation to the Water and Other ...
Speech byPeter LawlorMEMBER FOR SOUTHPORTHansard Thursday, 15 November 2007HEALTH QUALITY AND COMPLAINTS COMMISSION SELECT COMMITTEEReportMr LAWLOR (Southport—ALP) (10.33 am): I lay upon the table of the House the Health Quality andComplaints Commission ...
Speech byPeter WellingtonMEMBER FOR NICKLINHansard Tuesday, 6 February 2007SEPARATION OF POWERSMr WELLINGTON (Nicklin—Ind) (12.39 pm): Yesterday the parliamentary Scrutiny of LegislationCommittee met and considered a number of bills which have been introduced ...
Speech byPeter LawlorMEMBER FOR SOUTHPORTHansard Tuesday, 16 October 2007GOLD COAST SIGNATURE DISH COMPETITIONMr LAWLOR (Southport—ALP) (10.19 pm): On 27 August it was my pleasure to represent theMinister for Primary Industries and Fisheries, Tim Mulherin, at ...
Speech byPeter LawlorMEMBER FOR SOUTHPORTHansard Wednesday, 31 October 2007CRIMINAL CODE (ORGANISED CRIMINAL GROUPS) AMENDMENT BILLMr LAWLOR (Southport—ALP) (8.03 pm): I oppose this bill for several reasons, mainly because itseeks to penalise people not for ...
Speech byPeter LawlorMEMBER FOR SOUTHPORTHansard Wednesday, 31 October 2007BAIL AND PENALTIES AND SENTENCES AMENDMENT BILLMr LAWLOR (Southport—ALP) (9.13 pm): In his second reading speech the shadow Attorney-General and minister for justice stated—Under ...
Speech byPeter LawlorMEMBER FOR SOUTHPORTHansard Wednesday, 7 March 2007BODY CORPORATE AND COMMUNITY MANAGEMENT AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr LAWLOR (Southport—ALP) (2.37 pm): I support this bill. It is quite logical and acceptable as faras its goes. ...
Speech byPeter LawlorMEMBER FOR SOUTHPORTHansard Thursday, 8 March 2007QUEENSLAND LIBERAL PARTY, ELECTORAL ALLOWANCESMr LAWLOR (Southport—ALP) (10.24 am): Ever since the first details of Printgate became publicknowledge on Monday, two people have been running ...
Speech byPeter LawlorMEMBER FOR SOUTHPORTHansard Thursday, 8 March 2007JIM DONALDSON PLACEMr LAWLOR (Southport—ALP) (6.11 pm): It was my great pleasure to represent the minister forpublic works and housing, Robert Schwarten, on 16 January this year at the ...
Speech byPeter LawlorMEMBER FOR SOUTHPORTHansard Tuesday, 13 March 2007CRIMINAL CODE AND CIVIL LIABILITY AMENDMENT BILLMr LAWLOR (Southport—ALP) (3.35pm): I support the Criminal Code and Civil LiabilityAmendment Bill. The bill amends the Civil Liability Act ...
Speech byPeter LawlorMEMBER FOR SOUTHPORTHansard Wednesday, 14 March 2007MOTION: LOCAL AUTHORITIES, WATER SUPPLYMr LAWLOR (Southport—ALP) (6.18 pm): I support the amended motion and I certainly agree withthe sentiments expressed therein. When it comes to ...
Speech byPeter WellingtonMEMBER FOR NICKLINHansard Tuesday, 6 February 2007ADDRESS-IN-REPLYMr WELLINGTON (Nicklin—Ind) (4.46 pm): I am honoured to be able to represent my constituentsin the electorate of Nicklin and respond to the Governor’s address. Before ...
Speech byPeter LawlorMEMBER FOR SOUTHPORTHansard Tuesday, 20 February 2007GOLD COAST TOURISM; LIBERAL PARTYMr LAWLOR (Southport—ALP) (11.41 am): I expect this summer’s Gold Coast tourism figures toshow a big increase—a huge boost thanks to some political ...
Speech byHon. Robert SchwartenMEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTONHansard Wednesday, 8 August 2007APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL AND APPROPRIATION BILL: ESTIMATES COMMITTEE AHon. RE SCHWARTEN (Rockhampton—ALP) (Minister for Public Works, Housing and Informationand ...
Speech byHon. Robert SchwartenMEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTONHansard Thursday, 9 August 2007MINISTERIAL STATEMENTBuilding IndustryHon. RE SCHWARTEN (Rockhampton—ALP) (Minister for Public Works, Housing and Informationand Communication Technology) (10.01 am): ...
Speech byHon. Robert SchwartenMEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTONHansard Thursday, 9 August 2007LOCAL GOVERNMENT REFORM IMPLEMENTATION BILLHon. RE SCHWARTEN (Rockhampton—ALP) (Minister for Public Works, Housing and Informationand Communication Technology) (5.03 pm): This ...
Speech byHon. Robert SchwartenMEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTONHansard Wednesday, 22 August 2007MINISTERIAL STATEMENTPeak Housing OrganisationsHon. RE SCHWARTEN (Rockhampton—ALP) (Minister for Public Works, Housing and Informationand Communication Technology) (10.09am): ...
Speech byHon. Robert SchwartenMEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTONHansard Wednesday, 22 August 2007MOTION: SESSIONAL ORDERSHon. RE SCHWARTEN (Rockhampton—ALP) (Leader of the House) (11.33 am): I seek leave of theHouse to alter the terms of the notice of motion standing in ...
Speech byHon. Robert SchwartenMEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTONHansard Wednesday, 22 August 2007MOTION: SESSIONAL ORDERSHon. RE SCHWARTEN (Rockhampton—ALP) (Leader of the House) (12.15 pm): Can I say at theoutset that if I were to put a motion that this House ...
Speech byHon. Robert SchwartenMEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTONHansard Thursday, 23 August 2007MINISTERIAL STATEMENTEnergy Efficient Desktop ComputersHon. RE SCHWARTEN (Rockhampton—ALP) (Minister for Public Works, Housing and Informationand Communication Technology) ...
Speech byHon. Robert SchwartenMEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTONHansard Wednesday, 5 September 2007MINISTERIAL STATEMENTNewport HomesHon. RE SCHWARTEN (Rockhampton—ALP) (Minister for Public Works, Housing and Informationand Communication Technology) (10.07 am): I wish to ...
Speech byHon. Robert SchwartenMEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTONHansard Tuesday, 7 August 2007MOTION OF CONDOLENCE: DEATH OF HON. TJ BURNS AOHon. RE SCHWARTEN (Rockhampton—ALP) (Minister for Public Works, Housing and Informationand Communication Technology) (10.26 am): ...
Speech byHon. Robert SchwartenMEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTONHansard Tuesday, 7 August 2007MINISTERIAL STATEMENTNational Housing Affordability SummitHon. RE SCHWARTEN (Rockhampton—ALP) (Minister for Public Works, Housing and Informationand Communication Technology) ...
Speech byHon. Robert SchwartenMEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTONHansard Wednesday, 8 August 2007MINISTERIAL STATEMENTQ-FleetHon. RE SCHWARTEN (Rockhampton—ALP) (Minister for Public Works, Housing and Informationand Communication Technology) (10.11 am): While John Howard ...
Speech byHon. Robert SchwartenMEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTONHansard Thursday, 19 April 2007VACANCY IN SENATE OF COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA: NOMINATION OF SK BOYCEHon. RE SCHWARTEN (Rockhampton—ALP) (Minister for Public Works, Housing and Informationand Communication ...
Speech byHon. Robert SchwartenMEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTONHansard Thursday, 19 April 2007MOTION: SENATE VACANCYHon. RE SCHWARTEN (Rockhampton—ALP) (Minister for Public Works, Housing and Informationand Communication Technology) (12.26 pm): I move—That Mr Speaker ...
Speech byHon. Robert SchwartenMEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTONHansard Tuesday, 22 May 2007QUEENSLAND BUILDING SERVICES AUTHORITY AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLSecond ReadingHon. RE SCHWARTEN (Rockhampton—ALP) (Minister for Public Works, Housing and Informationand ...
Speech byHon. Robert SchwartenMEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTONHansard Wednesday, 23 May 2007MINISTERIAL STATEMENTHousing AffordabilityHon. RE SCHWARTEN (Rockhampton—ALP) (Minister for Public Works, Housing and Informationand Communication Technology) (10.12 am): ...
Speech byHon. Robert SchwartenMEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTONHansard Wednesday, 23 May 2007ESTIMATES COMMITTEESOrder of AppointmentHon. RE SCHWARTEN (Rockhampton—ALP) (Leader of the House) (10.28 am), by leave, withoutnotice: I move—That in accordance with Standing ...
Speech byHon. Robert SchwartenMEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTONHansard Wednesday, 18 April 2007MINISTERIAL STATEMENTPublic Housing, Water UsageHon. RE SCHWARTEN (Rockhampton—ALP) (Minister for Public Works, Housing and Informationand Communication Technology) (9.56am): ...
Speech byHon. Robert SchwartenMEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTONHansard Wednesday, 18 April 2007TRANSPORT INFRASTRUCTUREHon. RE SCHWARTEN (Rockhampton—ALP) (Minister for Public Works, Housing and Informationand Communication Technology) (6.11 pm): The member for Robina ...
Speech byHon. Robert SchwartenMEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTONHansard Thursday, 19 April 2007MINISTERIAL STATEMENTAnzac Square, RefurbishmentHon. RE SCHWARTEN (Rockhampton—ALP) (Minister for Public Works, Housing and Informationand Communication Technology) (10.05 am): ...
Speech byHon. Robert SchwartenMEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTONHansard Thursday, 24 May 2007MINISTERIAL STATEMENTIndigenous Housing Improvement ProgramHon. RE SCHWARTEN (Rockhampton—ALP) (Minister for Public Works, Housing and Informationand Communication Technology) ...
Speech byHon. Robert SchwartenMEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTONHansard Thursday, 24 May 2007MOTIONAmendment to Standing OrdersHon. RE SCHWARTEN (Rockhampton—ALP) (Leader of the House) (10.21 am),by leave: I move—That standing orders be amended by the insertion of new ...
Speech byHon. Robert SchwartenMEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTONHansard Thursday, 24 May 2007HEALTH QUALITY AND COMPLAINTS COMMISSION SELECT COMMITTEEOrder of AppointmentHon. RE SCHWARTEN (Rockhampton—ALP) (Leader of the House) (10.20 am),by leave: I move—That—1. A ...
Speech byHon. Robert SchwartenMEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTONHansard Wednesday, 6 June 2007MINISTERIAL STATEMENTBeattie Labor Government, Nine Years of AchievementHon. RE SCHWARTEN (Rockhampton—ALP) (Minister for Public Works, Housing and Informationand Communication ...
Speech byHon. Robert SchwartenMEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTONHansard Thursday, 7 June 2007CLEAN COAL TECHNOLOGY SPECIAL AGREEMENT BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLSHon. RE SCHWARTEN (Rockhampton—ALP) (Leader of the House) (10.28 am): They say mimicryis the best form of ...
Speech byHon. Robert SchwartenMEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTONHansard Thursday, 7 June 2007MINISTERIAL STATEMENTHousing NeedsHon. RE SCHWARTEN (Rockhampton—ALP) (Minister for Public Works, Housing and Informationand Communication Technology) (10.18 am): It is a ...
Speech byHon. Robert SchwartenMEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTONHansard Thursday, 7 June 2007CLEAN COAL TECHNOLOGY SPECIAL AGREEMENT BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLSRemaining Stages; Cognate DebateClean Coal Technology Special Agreement Bill; Appropriation BillsHon. RE ...
Speech byHon. Robert SchwartenMEMBER FOR ROCKHAMPTONHansard Tuesday, 21 August 2007NOTICE OF MOTIONSessional OrdersHon. RE SCHWARTEN (Rockhampton—ALP) (Leader of the House) (10.29 am): I give notice that Ishall move—That the sessional orders of the 52nd ...
Speech byRosa Lee LongMEMBER FOR TABLELANDSHansard Tuesday, 13 November 2007WATER AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL AND SOUTH EAST QUEENSLAND WATER (RESTRUCTURING) BILLMs LEE LONG (Tablelands—ONP) (8.12 pm): I rise to contribute to the debate on the Water ...
Speech byRosa Lee LongMEMBER FOR TABLELANDSHansard Thursday, 15 November 2007LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND OTHER LEGISLATION (INDIGENOUS REGIONAL COUNCILS) AMENDMENT BILL; LOCAL GOVERNMENT AMENDMENT BILLMs LEE LONG: The councils were amalgamated because the government ...
Speech byRosemary MenkensMEMBER FOR BURDEKINHansard Tuesday, 6 February 2007GIRU FLOODSMrs MENKENS (Burdekin—NPA) (10.19 pm): It seems incongruous to speak about heavy rain andflooding in one part of the State when another is in severe drought, but that is ...
Speech byRosemary MenkensMEMBER FOR BURDEKINHansard Thursday, 8 February 2007VOCATIONAL EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT AND OTHER ACTS AMENDMENT BILLMrs MENKENS (Burdekin—NPA) (12.41 pm): I rise to support, and add my contribution to thedebate on, the ...
Speech byRosemary MenkensMEMBER FOR BURDEKINHansard Thursday, 8 February 2007REVOCATION OF STATE FOREST AREAMrs MENKENS (Burdekin—NPA) (3.42pm): I rise to speak in support of the motion for therevocation of 21.17 hectares of Beerburrum State Forest described ...
Speech byRosemary MenkensMEMBER FOR BURDEKINHansard Thursday, 22 February 2007REVOCATION OF STATE FOREST AREAMrs MENKENS (Burdekin—NPA) (6.10 pm): I support the motion for the revocation of 35.039hectares of Beerwah State Forest—SF561—described as lot 300 on ...
Speech byRosemary MenkensMEMBER FOR BURDEKINHansard Tuesday, 6 March 2007DEPARTMENT OF CHILD SAFETYMrs MENKENS (Burdekin—NPA) (12.12 pm): I refer to an article in today’s Australian newspaperthat outlines where the Department of Child Safety allowed ...
Speech byRosemary MenkensMEMBER FOR BURDEKINHansard Tuesday, 6 March 2007PLANT PROTECTION AMENDMENT BILLMrs MENKENS (Burdekin—NPA) (3.57 pm): I rise to make a contribution in the debate on the PlantProtection Amendment Bill 2007. This bill partially repeals ...
Speech byRosemary MenkensMEMBER FOR BURDEKINHansard Tuesday, 6 March 2007PUTTABURRA, MS IMrs MENKENS (Burdekin—NPA) (9.30 pm): I wish to bring to the attention of the House a veryserious case involving an innocent Palm Island woman who was not only the victim ...
Speech byRosemary MenkensMEMBER FOR BURDEKINHansard Thursday, 8 March 2007MOTION: INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAYMrs MENKENS (Burdekin—NPA) (11.44 am): I move the following amendment—That all words after ‘House’ be deleted and the following inserted—• Recognises ...
Speech byRosemary MenkensMEMBER FOR BURDEKINHansard Thursday, 8 March 2007WHISTLEBLOWERS (DISCLOSURE TO MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT) AMENDMENT BILLMrs MENKENS (Burdekin—NPA) (4.01 pm): I rise to speak and give a short contribution to theWhistleblowers (Disclosure to ...
Speech byRosemary MenkensMEMBER FOR BURDEKINHansard Wednesday, 6 June 2007VOLUNTARY CARBON CREDIT TRADING BILLMrs MENKENS (Burdekin—NPA) (8.06 pm): I am very happy to contribute to tonight’s debate andoffer my support to the Leader of the Liberal Party’s ...
Speech byRosemary MenkensMEMBER FOR BURDEKINHansard Thursday, 7 June 2007CLEAN COAL TECHNOLOGY SPECIAL AGREEMENT BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLSMrs MENKENS (Burdekin—NPA) (11.40 pm): I am very happy to contribute to this debate tonighton the cognate bills. This ...
Speech byRosemary MenkensMEMBER FOR BURDEKINHansard Tuesday, 7 August 2007LIQUOR (RESTRICTION OF SUPPLY TO MINORS) AMENDMENT BILLMrs MENKENS (Burdekin—NPA) (7.41 pm): I rise to speak in the debate on the Liquor (Restrictionof Supply to Minors) Amendment Bill ...
Speech byRosemary MenkensMEMBER FOR BURDEKINHansard Wednesday, 8 August 2007APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL AND APPROPRIATION BILL: ESTIMATES COMMITTEE FMrs MENKENS (Burdekin—NPA) (8.11 pm): It is a pleasure to speak to the report of EstimatesCommittee F. I ...
Speech byRosemary MenkensMEMBER FOR BURDEKINHansard Tuesday, 17 April 2007LAND AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMrs MENKENS (Burdekin—NPA) (7.58 pm): I rise to speak to the Land and Other LegislationAmendment Bill 2007. This is an extremely important piece ...
Speech byRosemary MenkensMEMBER FOR BURDEKINHansard Wednesday, 18 April 2007ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY, BOWEN SALT WORKSMrs MENKENS (Burdekin—NPA) (9.43 pm): In May last year Graham Odger, a Bowen constituent,noticed that two-thirds of his mango trees on ...
Speech byRosemary MenkensMEMBER FOR BURDEKINHansard Thursday, 19 April 2007TRANSPORT OPERATIONS (ROAD USE MANAGEMENT—GREEN VEHICLES CONCESSION) AMENDMENT BILLSecond ReadingMrs MENKENS (Burdekin—NPA) (10.23 am): I move—That the bill be now read a second ...
Speech byRosemary MenkensMEMBER FOR BURDEKINHansard Wednesday, 23 May 2007PRIMARY INDUSTRIES ACTS AMENDMENT AND REPEAL BILLMrs MENKENS (Burdekin—NPA) (4.35 pm): I rise to make a contribution to the Primary IndustriesActs Amendment and Repeal Bill 2007. As we ...
Speech byRosa Lee LongMEMBER FOR TABLELANDSHansard Thursday, 18 October 2007QUEENSLAND HERITAGE AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMs LEE LONG (Tablelands—ONP) (12.09 pm): I rise to make a brief contribution to this debate onthe Queensland Heritage and Other ...
Speech byRosa Lee LongMEMBER FOR TABLELANDSHansard Tuesday, 30 October 2007VOCATIONAL EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT AND OTHER AMENDMENT BILLMs LEE LONG (Tablelands—ONP) (8.35 pm): I rise to make a short contribution to the debate onthe Vocational ...
Speech byRosa Lee LongMEMBER FOR TABLELANDSHansard Wednesday, 31 October 2007KAREEYA HYDRO-ELECTRICITY SCHEMEMs LEE LONG (Tablelands—ONP) (11.34 am): Last month I was pleased to attend the celebrationsof the 50th anniversary of the official opening of the ...
Speech byRosa Lee LongMEMBER FOR TABLELANDSHansard Wednesday, 31 October 2007MENTAL HEALTH AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMs LEE LONG (Tablelands—ONP) (4.51 pm): My contribution to the debate on the Mental Healthand Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2007 ...
Speech byRosa Lee LongMEMBER FOR TABLELANDSHansard Wednesday, 31 October 2007LAND VALUATION AND ACQUISITIONMs LEE LONG (Tablelands—ONP) (5.55 pm): I rise to support the motion before the House whichin essence calls for those affected by forced resumptions to ...
Speech byRosa Lee LongMEMBER FOR TABLELANDSHansard Wednesday, 31 October 2007TABLELANDS ELECTORATE, GROWTHMs LEE LONG (Tablelands—ONP) (9.59 pm): I rise to highlight the tremendous growth that isunderway in the Tablelands electorate. This growth is ...
Speech byRosemary MenkensMEMBER FOR BURDEKINHansard Wednesday, 8 August 2007APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL AND APPROPRIATION BILL: ESTIMATES COMMITTEE AMrs MENKENS (Burdekin—NPA) (12.16 pm): I appreciate the opportunity to speak to the estimatescommittee, ...
Speech byRosemary MenkensMEMBER FOR BURDEKINHansard Thursday, 9 August 2007LOCAL GOVERNMENT REFORM IMPLEMENTATION BILLMrs MENKENS (Burdekin—NPA) (12.03 am): The bill before the House this evening, the LocalGovernment Reform Implementation Bill, has created ...
Speech byRosemary MenkensMEMBER FOR BURDEKINHansard Tuesday, 13 March 2007CRIMINAL CODE AND CIVIL LIABILITY AMENDMENT BILLMrs MENKENS (Burdekin—NPA) (3.49 pm): I rise to speak to the Criminal Code and Civil LiabilityAmendment Bill 2007. This bill seeks to ...
Speech byRosemary MenkensMEMBER FOR BURDEKINHansard Tuesday, 13 March 2007YUNGABAMrs MENKENS (Burdekin—NPA) (10.01 pm): I rise to speak about a magnificent publicly ownedhistoric building, Yungaba at Kangaroo Point, that is currently subject to a development ...
Speech byRosemary MenkensMEMBER FOR BURDEKINHansard Thursday, 15 March 2007ASSOCIATIONS INCORPORATION AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMrs MENKENS (Burdekin—NPA) (5.15 pm): I am happy to speak on the Associations Incorporationand Other Legislation ...
Speech byRosemary MenkensMEMBER FOR BURDEKINHansard Thursday, 22 February 2007WILD RIVERS AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMrs MENKENS (Burdekin—NPA) (4.34pm): I rise to support the opposition’s view with mycontribution on the Wild Rivers and Other ...
Speech byRosemary MenkensMEMBER FOR BURDEKINHansard Wednesday, 22 August 2007NATURAL RESOURCES AND WATER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT REGULATION (NO. 1) 2007Mrs MENKENS (Burdekin—NPA) (8.59 pm): I am delighted to rise this evening to support theshadow minister’s ...
Speech byJann StuckeyMEMBER FOR CURRUMBINHansard Wednesday, 21 February 2007TRANSPORT LEGISLATION AND ANOTHER ACT AMENDMENT BILLMrs STUCKEY (Currumbin—Lib) (11.49 am): I am pleased to join the debate on the TransportLegislation and Another Act Amendment Bill ...
Speech byJann StuckeyMEMBER FOR CURRUMBINHansard Tuesday, 6 March 2007CHILD SAFETYMrs STUCKEY (Currumbin—Lib) (12.02 pm): I rise to illuminate ongoing concerns in regard to ChildSafety in Queensland in my capacity as shadow minister for this critical ...
Speech byJann StuckeyMEMBER FOR CURRUMBINHansard Tuesday, 6 March 2007BODY CORPORATE AND COMMUNITY MANAGEMENT AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMrs STUCKEY (Currumbin—Lib) (5.48 pm): I rise to speak on the Body Corporate and CommunityManagement and Other ...
Speech byJann StuckeyMEMBER FOR CURRUMBINHansard Tuesday, 6 March 2007CURRUMBIN ELECTORATE, SCHOOLSMrs STUCKEY (Currumbin—Lib) (9.48 pm): I am pleased to inform honourable members of someof the memorable celebrations I have attended in Currumbin in recent ...
Speech byJason O’BrienMEMBER FOR COOKHansard Wednesday, 17 October 2007CAPE YORK PENINSULA HERITAGE BILLMr O’BRIEN (Cook—ALP) (12.36 pm): I rise to support the Cape York Peninsula Heritage Bill. I ampleased to have this opportunity to talk about my electorate ...
Speech byJason O’BrienMEMBER FOR COOKHansard Thursday, 18 October 2007QUEENSLAND HERITAGE AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr O’BRIEN (Cook—ALP) (3.15 pm): I rise to speak in support of the Queensland Heritage andOther Legislation Amendment Bill 2007. The ...
Speech byJason O’BrienMEMBER FOR COOKHansard Wednesday, 31 October 2007COOK ELECTORATE, RURAL FIRE BRIGADESMr O’BRIEN (Cook—ALP) (11.51 am): Today I would like to pay tribute to our volunteers in the ruralfire brigade and to report on a couple of incidents in ...
Speech byJason O’BrienMEMBER FOR COOKHansard Wednesday, 14 November 2007ADOPTION OF CHILDREN AMENDMENT REGULATION (NO. 1) 2007Mr O’BRIEN (Cook—ALP) (9.00 pm): I rise to speak against the disallowance motion moved by themember for Currumbin. The level of fees ...
Speech byJason O’BrienMEMBER FOR COOKHansard Thursday, 15 November 2007LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND OTHER LEGISLATION (INDIGENOUS REGIONAL COUNCILS) AMENDMENT BILL; LOCAL GOVERNMENT AMENDMENT BILLMr O’BRIEN (Cook—ALP) (3.01 pm): It is a great pleasure to stand and ...
Speech byJann StuckeyMEMBER FOR CURRUMBINHansard Wednesday, 14 November 2007ADOPTION OF CHILDREN AMENDMENT REGULATION (NO. 1) 2007Mrs STUCKEY (Currumbin—Lib) (7.40 pm): I move—That the Adoption of Children Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 2007, Subordinate ...
Speech byJason O’BrienMEMBER FOR COOKHansard Tuesday, 6 February 2007POLICING IN REMOTE COMMUNITIESMr O’BRIEN (Cook—ALP) (12.15 pm): I, too, would like to discuss policing in Queensland and, inparticular, policing in remote communities. Any professional ...
Speech byJason O’BrienMEMBER FOR COOKHansard Wednesday, 21 February 2007TRANSPORT LEGISLATION AND ANOTHER ACT AMENDMENT BILLMr O’BRIEN (Cook—ALP) (12.31 pm): I think there are over 35 speakers on the list, so I willendeavour to keep my comments brief. ...
Speech byJason O’BrienMEMBER FOR COOKHansard Wednesday, 21 February 2007PENINSULA DEVELOPMENT ROADMr O’BRIEN (Cook—ALP) (8.31 pm): I rise again in this place to speak about the state of thePeninsula Development Road. For those who have come in late, the ...
Speech byJason O’BrienMEMBER FOR COOKHansard Thursday, 22 February 2007WILD RIVERS AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr O’BRIEN (Cook—ALP) (2.59 pm): I rise to support the bill before the House. Let me start bysaying that the hypocrisy of the National Party ...
Speech byJason O’BrienMEMBER FOR COOKHansard Thursday, 24 May 2007INDIGENOUS PARTICIPATION IN PARLIAMENT, SCHOOL VISITMr O’BRIEN (Cook—ALP) (6.37 pm): It has been a great pleasure this week to have studentsvisiting from the Coen and Hope Vale state schools, ...
Speech byJason O’BrienMEMBER FOR COOKHansard Thursday, 7 June 2007CLEAN COAL TECHNOLOGY SPECIAL AGREEMENT BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLSMr O’BRIEN (Cook—ALP) (8.22 pm): It is a great pleasure to rise and support the state budget for2007 and the three bills that ...
Speech byJason O’BrienMEMBER FOR COOKHansard Tuesday, 7 August 2007INDIGENOUS COMMUNITIESMr O’BRIEN (Cook—ALP) (2.41pm): Recently there has been a lot of discussion about thecontinuing plight of Indigenous communities and the intervention by the federal ...
Speech byJason O’BrienMEMBER FOR COOKHansard Wednesday, 8 August 2007APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL AND APPROPRIATION BILL: ESTIMATES COMMITTEE CMr O’BRIEN (Cook—ALP) (2.56pm): What a special treat it was to participate in EstimatesCommittee C this year. It ...
Speech byJason O’BrienMEMBER FOR COOKHansard Thursday, 9 August 2007LOCAL GOVERNMENT REFORM IMPLEMENTATION BILLMr O’BRIEN (Cook—ALP) (3.33pm): I rise to support the Local Government ReformImplementation Bill 2007. When this bill is passed later today 84 ...
Speech byJeff SeeneyMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard Tuesday, 6 February 2007ROLE OF PARLIAMENTMr SEENEY (Callide—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (11.50 am): It is no longer possible to talkabout many of the things that I wanted to talk about in this matter of ...
Speech byJeff SeeneyMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard Tuesday, 6 February 2007MOTION OF CONDOLENCE: DEATH OF MR WB KAUS MPMr SEENEY (Callide—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (9.38 am): I rise to second the motion ofcondolence following the passing of William Bernard ...
Speech byJeff SeeneyMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard Thursday, 8 February 2007BEATTIE LABOR GOVERNMENTMr SEENEY (Callide—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (10.24 am): It is interesting to note that, if itwere not for the opportunism of the Premier, this weekend would ...
Speech byJeff SeeneyMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard Thursday, 8 February 2007MOTION: CENSURE OF MEMBER FOR BURNETTMr SEENEY (Callide—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (11.58 am): What a waste of time thegovernment is indulging in at the end of the first week of the ...
Speech byJeff SeeneyMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard Tuesday, 20 February 2007WATER SUPPLY Mr SEENEY (Callide—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (10.28 am): Anyone who has followedQueensland politics over the last 20 years would have yesterday been bemused, confused or ...
Speech byJeff SeeneyMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard Tuesday, 20 February 2007WATER SUPPLYMr SEENEY (Callide—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (11.31 am): This morning in the parliamentwe saw some bizarre performances by both the Premier and the Minister for Natural ...
Speech byJason O’BrienMEMBER FOR COOKHansard Tuesday, 13 March 2007THURSDAY ISLAND, HOUSING SHORTAGEMr O’BRIEN (Cook—ALP) (10.10pm): Like many places in Queensland, Thursday Island issuffering from a shortage of housing, particularly affordable housing. The ...
Speech byJason O’BrienMEMBER FOR COOKHansard Thursday, 19 April 2007LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr O’BRIEN (Cook—ALP) (3.56 pm): I rise to speak in support of the bill. This is progressive andlandmark legislation that seeks to change ...
Speech byJason O’BrienMEMBER FOR COOKHansard Wednesday, 23 May 2007TRANSPORT OPERATIONS LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr O’BRIEN (Cook—ALP) (3.03pm): I rise to support the Transport Operations LegislationAmendment Bill 2007. I do so not just as a member of the ...
Speech byJason O’BrienMEMBER FOR COOKHansard Wednesday, 23 May 2007LOCAL GOVERNMENT (CANDIDATES FOR STATE ELECTIONS) AMENDMENT BILLMr O’BRIEN (Cook—ALP) (7.09 pm): I rise to speak against this private member’s bill, which wasintroduced by the member for ...
Speech byJeff SeeneyMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard Wednesday, 21 February 2007EXPENSES OF THE OFFICE OF THE LEADER OF THE OPPOSITIONReportMr SEENEY (Callide—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (10.21 am): I table a report of the expensesof the Office of the Leader of ...
Speech byJeff SeeneyMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard Wednesday, 21 February 2007NOTICE OF MOTIONBeattie Labor GovernmentMr SEENEY (Callide—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (10.29 am): I give notice that I shall move—That this House calls on the Beattie government to ...
Speech byJeff SeeneyMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard Wednesday, 21 February 2007MOTION: BEATTIE LABOR GOVERNMENTMr SEENEY (Callide—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (5.31 pm): I am going to move a motion thatis slightly different from my notice of motion this ...
Speech byJeff SeeneyMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard Wednesday, 21 February 2007PARLIAMENT OF QUEENSLAND AMENDMENT BILLMr SEENEY (Callide—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (7.40 pm): I rise to make a contribution tothe consideration of the Parliament of Queensland ...
Speech byJeff SeeneyMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard Thursday, 22 February 2007BEATTIE GOVERNMENTMr SEENEY (Callide—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (10.27 am): Again this morning we haveseen the Beattie government’s policy of divert and distract continue unabated. ...
Speech byJason O’BrienMEMBER FOR COOKHansard Wednesday, 5 September 2007LOCAL GOVERNMENT AMENDMENT REGULATION (NO. 2) 2007: DISALLOWANCE MOTIONMr O’BRIEN (Cook—ALP) (8.21 pm): I will have what he is having. I rise to speak against this sad,pathetic and ...
Speech byJason O’BrienMEMBER FOR COOKHansard Wednesday, 5 September 2007COOK ELECTORATE, FEDERAL FUNDINGMr O’BRIEN (Cook—ALP) (9.53 pm): The retiring member for Leichhardt owes the constituents ofCook $9.5 million. Prior to the last federal election he made ...
Speech byJason O’BrienMEMBER FOR COOKHansard Tuesday, 9 October 2007DEATHS OF MR DW MOSBY AND MR J AHMATMr O’BRIEN (Cook—ALP) (9.56 pm): Since the parliament last sat, two chairman of islands in theTorres Strait, unfortunately, have passed away. Tonight I ...
Speech byJason O’BrienMEMBER FOR COOKHansard Wednesday, 10 October 2007ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AMENDMENT BILLMr O’BRIEN (Cook—ALP) (12.30pm): At the outset, MrDeputy Speaker Wendt, I want tocongratulate you on your elevation to the position of Deputy ...
Speech byJann StuckeyMEMBER FOR CURRUMBINHansard Thursday, 1 November 2007NOTICE OF MOTIONDisallowance of Statutory InstrumentMrs STUCKEY (Currumbin—Lib) (10.29 am): I give notice that I will move—That the Adoption of Children Amendment Regulation (No. 1) ...
Speech byJann StuckeyMEMBER FOR CURRUMBINHansard Thursday, 1 November 2007CURRUMBIN ELECTORATE, POLICE RESOURCESMrs STUCKEY (Currumbin—Lib) (6.54pm): The people of the Currumbin electorate seek aguarantee from the minister for police that during peak event ...
Speech byJann StuckeyMEMBER FOR CURRUMBINHansard Tuesday, 13 November 2007CURRUMBIN WILDLIFE SANCTUARYMrs STUCKEY (Currumbin—Lib) (10.05 pm): Most honourable members in this parliament haveheard of 60-year-old Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary, world famous for ...
Speech byJann StuckeyMEMBER FOR CURRUMBINHansard Tuesday, 13 November 2007WATER AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL AND SOUTH EAST QUEENSLAND WATER (RESTRUCTURING) BILLMrs STUCKEY (Currumbin—Lib) (4.14 pm): I rise to join the cognate debate on the Water ...
Speech byJann StuckeyMEMBER FOR CURRUMBINHansard Thursday, 18 October 2007SPORTS DRUG TESTING AMENDMENT BILLMrs STUCKEY (Currumbin—Lib) (5.01 pm): It is indeed a pleasure to rise to add my contribution tothe debate on the Sports Drug Testing Amendment Bill ...
Speech byKaren StruthersMEMBER FOR ALGESTERHansard Tuesday, 6 March 2007INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAYMs STRUTHERS (Algester—ALP) (11.57 am): Thursday, 8 March is International Women’s Day,and what a great day that is. Today I acknowledge the many resourceful ...
Speech byKaren StruthersMEMBER FOR ALGESTERHansard Thursday, 8 March 2007MOTION: INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAYMs STRUTHERS (Algester—ALP) (12.00 pm): Let all the women of Queensland know that theopposition does not support this motion to protect the rights of ...
Speech byKaren StruthersMEMBER FOR ALGESTERHansard Wednesday, 14 March 2007SECURITY PROVIDERS AMENDMENT BILLMs STRUTHERS (Algester—ALP) (4.01 pm): The private security industry is a longstanding andnecessary complement to our formal policing services. ...
Speech byKaren StruthersMEMBER FOR ALGESTERHansard Thursday, 15 March 2007ASSOCIATIONS INCORPORATION AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMs STRUTHERS (Algester—ALP) (3.09 pm): I rise to speak to the Associations Incorporation andOther Legislation Amendment ...
Speech byKaren StruthersMEMBER FOR ALGESTERHansard Tuesday, 17 April 2007FOREST LAKE, COMMUNITY KINDERGARTEN; FEDERAL LABORMs STRUTHERS (Algester—ALP) (11.44 am): I want to commend the initiative of a group ofswitched-on women in my local area at Forest Lake, ...
Speech byKaren StruthersMEMBER FOR ALGESTERHansard Tuesday, 22 May 2007INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS ACT AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMs STRUTHERS (Algester—ALP) (4.14 pm): I am pleased to support the passage of this veryimportant industrial relations bill. ...
Speech byKaren StruthersMEMBER FOR ALGESTERHansard Thursday, 24 May 2007HEALTH AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMs STRUTHERS (Algester—ALP) (12.26pm): In supporting the Health and Other LegislationAmendment Bill, I want to canvass two issues in the ...
Speech byKaren StruthersMEMBER FOR ALGESTERHansard Tuesday, 5 June 2007TOBACCO LAWSMs STRUTHERS (Algester—ALP) (11.46 am): I ask all members to call on the federal governmentto get tough on tobacco companies so that they disclose the nasty content of ...
Speech byKaren StruthersMEMBER FOR ALGESTERHansard Friday, 8 June 2007CLEAN COAL TECHNOLOGY SPECIAL AGREEMENT BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLSMs STRUTHERS (Algester—ALP) (12.18 pm): There were two events this week that put a big smileon my face and I am sure on the ...
Speech byKaren StruthersMEMBER FOR ALGESTERHansard Wednesday, 8 August 2007MEDICAL POSITIONSMs STRUTHERS (Algester—ALP) (6.16 pm): People are sick and tired of the political games thatare daily played out in health, the latest irresponsible act being the ...
Speech byKaren StruthersMEMBER FOR ALGESTERHansard Wednesday, 8 August 2007APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL AND APPROPRIATION BILL: ESTIMATES COMMITTEE G (REPORT NO. 1)Ms STRUTHERS (Algester—ALP) (10.12 pm): The parliament is not simply about the members ...
Speech byKaren StruthersMEMBER FOR ALGESTERHansard Tuesday, 21 August 2007QUEENSLAND HEALTH, SUPPORT FOR NETBALLMs STRUTHERS (Algester—ALP) (11.41 am): In a scan over the sports pages in the Courier-Mailover nine days, I saw 122 pictures of sportsmen, 26 ...
Speech byKaren StruthersMEMBER FOR ALGESTERHansard Thursday, 23 August 2007COMMUNITY SERVICES BILLMs STRUTHERS (Algester—ALP) (3.25pm): We can be very proud of the high standard ofcommunity service delivery in Queensland. All of us at some time in our lives ...
Speech byMrs Julie AttwoodMEMBER FOR MOUNT OMMANEYHansard Tuesday, 13 November 2007HOMELESSNESSMrs ATTWOOD (Mount Ommaney—ALP) (12.24 pm): I rise to bring to the attention of the Housethe plight of the young homeless. On any night there are almost 100,000 ...
Speech byMrs Julie AttwoodMEMBER FOR MOUNT OMMANEYHansard Tuesday, 13 November 2007WATER AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL AND SOUTH EAST QUEENSLAND WATER (RESTRUCTURING) BILLMrs ATTWOOD (Mount Ommaney—ALP) (4.23 pm): I rise to speak in the debate on the ...
Speech byKaren StruthersMEMBER FOR ALGESTERHansard Tuesday, 6 February 2007CHILD DROWNINGMs STRUTHERS (Algester—ALP) (12.05 pm): In the past month four children have died tragicallyhaving been trapped in cars. Today I want to draw public attention to another ...
Speech byKaren StruthersMEMBER FOR ALGESTERHansard Wednesday, 7 February 2007VOCATIONAL EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT AND OTHER ACTS AMENDMENT BILLMs STRUTHERS (Algester—ALP) (4.29 pm): I rise to speak in support of the Vocational Education,Training and ...
Speech byKaren StruthersMEMBER FOR ALGESTERHansard Wednesday, 10 October 2007RESEARCH INVOLVING HUMAN EMBRYOS AND PROHIBITION OF HUMAN CLONING AMENDMENT BILLMs STRUTHERS (Algester—ALP) (5.18pm): Last week I met a group of courageous anddetermined people, all ...
Speech byKaren StruthersMEMBER FOR ALGESTERHansard Tuesday, 16 October 2007HOUSING AFFORDABILITYMs STRUTHERS (Algester—ALP) (11.44 am): Under the watch of the Howard federal government,housing stress has increased to unprecedented levels right across ...
Speech byKaren StruthersMEMBER FOR ALGESTERHansard Wednesday, 17 October 2007MOTION: HEALTH SYSTEMMs STRUTHERS (Algester—ALP) (5.49 pm): I second the amendment moved by the minister.Members opposite are always quick to criticise the health system in ...
Speech byKaren StruthersMEMBER FOR ALGESTERHansard Tuesday, 4 September 2007ALGESTER ELECTORATE, INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTSMs STRUTHERS (Algester—ALP) (9.00 pm): Deputy Prime Minister Mark Vaile and Roads MinisterJim Lloyd came to Queensland last week with no ...
Speech byKaren StruthersMEMBER FOR ALGESTERHansard Thursday, 6 September 2007URBAN LAND DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY BILLMs STRUTHERS (Algester—ALP) (11.50 am): Under the watch of the Howard federal government,housing stress has risen to unprecedented levels across ...
Speech byKaren StruthersMEMBER FOR ALGESTERHansard Tuesday, 9 October 2007TRANSPORT LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMs STRUTHERS (Algester—ALP) (4.06pm): Road transport is the dominant mode of freightmethod in Queensland, despite the great benefits of rail. I must ...
Speech byKaren StruthersMEMBER FOR ALGESTERHansard Wednesday, 10 October 2007ACACIA RIDGE, SKILLSTECHMs STRUTHERS (Algester—ALP) (10.07 pm): Last week I turned the sod on the new foundry at thenew trade and technical skills institute, SkillsTech—the main ...
Speech byKaren StruthersMEMBER FOR ALGESTERHansard Tuesday, 20 February 2007TRANSPORT LEGISLATION AND ANOTHER ACT AMENDMENT BILLMs STRUTHERS (Algester—ALP) (7.39 pm): The public has called for urgent action to end thecarnage that they hear of daily on our ...
Speech byMrs Julie AttwoodMEMBER FOR MOUNT OMMANEYHansard Wednesday, 31 October 2007SHERWOOD NEIGHBOURHOOD CENTREMrs ATTWOOD (Mount Ommaney—ALP) (10.09 pm): Recently I had the pleasure of officiallyopening a refurbished pottery studio at the Sherwood ...
Speech byKaren StruthersMEMBER FOR ALGESTERHansard Wednesday, 23 May 2007TRANSPORT OPERATIONS LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMs STRUTHERS (Algester—ALP) (12.26 pm): The taxi industry in Queensland is to be commendedfor the way in which it has embraced the changes ...
Speech byHon. Lindy Nelson-CarrMEMBER FOR MUNDINGBURRAHansard Wednesday, 6 June 2007MINISTERIAL STATEMENTGold Coast Hinterland Great WalkHon. LH NELSON-CARR (Mundingburra—ALP) (Minister for Environment and Multiculturalism)(10.18 am): I am pleased today to ...
Speech byHon. Lindy Nelson-CarrMEMBER FOR MUNDINGBURRAHansard Thursday, 7 June 2007MINISTERIAL STATEMENTKoala Habitat MappingHon. LH NELSON-CARR (Mundingburra—ALP) (Minister for Environment and Multiculturalism)(10.15 am): Four local governments in south-east ...
Speech byHon. Lindy Nelson-CarrMEMBER FOR MUNDINGBURRAHansard Friday, 8 June 2007CLEAN COAL TECHNOLOGY SPECIAL AGREEMENT BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLSHon. LH NELSON-CARR (Mundingburra—ALP) (Minister for Environment and Multiculturalism)(12.00 pm): I am pleased to ...
Speech byHon. Lindy Nelson-CarrMEMBER FOR MUNDINGBURRAHansard Tuesday, 22 May 2007ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AMENDMENT BILLSecond ReadingHon. LH NELSON-CARR (Mundingburra—ALP) (Minister for Environment and Multiculturalism)(12.44 pm): I move—That the bill be ...
Speech byHon. Lindy Nelson-CarrMEMBER FOR MUNDINGBURRAHansard Wednesday, 23 May 2007MINISTERIAL STATEMENTYouth Environment CouncilHon. LH NELSON-CARR (Mundingburra—ALP) (Minister for Environment and Multiculturalism)(10.21 am): Over the weekend I was very ...
Speech byHon. Lindy Nelson-CarrMEMBER FOR MUNDINGBURRAHansard Thursday, 24 May 2007MINISTERIAL STATEMENTMulticultural Assistance ProgramHon. LH NELSON-CARR (Mundingburra—ALP) (Minister for Environment and Multiculturalism)(9.57 am): The Beattie government ...
Speech byHon. Lindy Nelson-CarrMEMBER FOR MUNDINGBURRAHansard Tuesday, 5 June 2007MINISTERIAL STATEMENTWorld Environment DayHon. LH NELSON-CARR (Mundingburra—ALP) (Minister for Environment and Multiculturalism)(10.10 am): I am very pleased to draw to the ...
Speech byHon. Lindy Nelson-CarrMEMBER FOR MUNDINGBURRAHansard Tuesday, 20 February 2007MINISTERIAL STATEMENTecoBizHon. LH NELSON-CARR (Mundingburra—ALP) (Minister for Environment and Multiculturalism)(10.19 am): Queensland businesses are taking up the climate ...
Speech byHon. Lindy Nelson-CarrMEMBER FOR MUNDINGBURRAHansard Tuesday, 20 February 2007NUCLEAR FACILITIES PROHIBITION BILLHon. LH NELSON-CARR (Mundingburra—ALP) (Minister for Environment and Multiculturalism)(3.08 pm): Nuclear power is not a viable option in ...
Speech byHon. Lindy Nelson-CarrMEMBER FOR MUNDINGBURRAHansard Thursday, 22 February 2007MINISTERIAL STATEMENTMulticultural Affairs Queensland, Community Relations PartnershipHon. LH NELSON-CARR (Mundingburra—ALP) (Minister for Environment and ...
Speech byHon. Lindy Nelson-CarrMEMBER FOR MUNDINGBURRAHansard Tuesday, 13 March 2007MINISTERIAL STATEMENTGreat WalksHon. LH NELSON-CARR (Mundingburra—ALP) (Minister for Environment and Multiculturalism)(10.10 am): Our parks and forests attract an estimated 16 ...
Speech byHon. Lindy Nelson-CarrMEMBER FOR MUNDINGBURRAHansard Thursday, 15 March 2007MINISTERIAL STATEMENTCherry VentureHon. LH NELSON-CARR (Mundingburra—ALP) (Minister for Environment and Multiculturalism)(10.13 am): After nearly 34 years trapped in sand on ...
Speech byHon. Lindy Nelson-CarrMEMBER FOR MUNDINGBURRAHansard Tuesday, 17 April 2007MINISTERIAL STATEMENTMoreton Island Management PlanHon. LH NELSON-CARR (Mundingburra—ALP) (Minister for Environment and Multiculturalism)(10.24 am): From 1 July the Moreton ...
Speech byHon. Lindy Nelson-CarrMEMBER FOR MUNDINGBURRAHansard Wednesday, 18 April 2007MINISTERIAL STATEMENTDingoes, Fraser IslandHon. LH NELSON-CARR (Mundingburra—ALP) (Minister for Environment and Multiculturalism)(10.12 am): Late yesterday I was saddened to ...
Speech byHon. Lindy Nelson-CarrMEMBER FOR MUNDINGBURRAHansard Tuesday, 7 August 2007CONDOLENCE MOTION: DEATH OF HON TJ BURNS AOHon. LH NELSON-CARR (Mundingburra—ALP) (Minister for Environment and Multiculturalism)(11.15 am): I too rise to pay tribute to the ...
Speech byHon. Lindy Nelson-CarrMEMBER FOR MUNDINGBURRAHansard Wednesday, 8 August 2007APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL AND APPROPRIATION BILL: ESTIMATES COMMITTEE FHon. LH NELSON-CARR (Mundingburra—ALP) (Minister for Environment and Multiculturalism)(8.34 ...
Speech byHon. Lindy Nelson-CarrMEMBER FOR MUNDINGBURRAHansard Thursday, 22 February 2007REVOCATION OF STATE FOREST AREAHon. LH NELSON-CARR (Mundingburra—ALP) (Minister for Environment and Multiculturalism)(6.12 pm): I want to thank the member for Burdekin for ...
Speech byHon. Lindy Nelson-CarrMEMBER FOR MUNDINGBURRAHansard Tuesday, 6 March 2007MINISTERIAL STATEMENTBinary Industries, NarangbaHon. LH NELSON-CARR (Mundingburra—ALP) (Minister for Environment and Multiculturalism)(10.24 am): I would like to update the ...
Speech byHon. Lindy Nelson-CarrMEMBER FOR MUNDINGBURRAHansard Thursday, 8 March 2007MOTION: INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAYHon. LH NELSON-CARR (Mundingburra—ALP) (Minister for Environment and Multiculturalism)(12.25 pm): I feel very privileged to be here today—not ...
Speech byHon. Lindy Nelson-CarrMEMBER FOR MUNDINGBURRAHansard Thursday, 22 February 2007MOTIONRevocation of State Forest AreaHon. LH NELSON-CARR (Mundingburra—ALP) (Minister for Environment and Multiculturalism)(6.01 pm): I move—1. That this House requests ...
Speech byHon. Lindy Nelson-CarrMEMBER FOR MUNDINGBURRAHansard Thursday, 23 August 2007MINISTERIAL STATEMENTAustralia Zoo, Cooperative AgreementHon. LH NELSON-CARR (Mundingburra—ALP) (Minister for Environment and Multiculturalism)(10.16 am): This afternoon I ...
Speech byHon. Lindy Nelson-CarrMEMBER FOR MUNDINGBURRAHansard Thursday, 19 April 2007MINISTERIAL STATEMENTCrocodile Management PlanHon. LH NELSON-CARR (Mundingburra—ALP) (Minister for Environment and Multiculturalism)(10.14am): Time is running out for people ...
Speech byLiz CunninghamMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard Thursday, 18 October 2007QUEENSLAND HERITAGE AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMrs CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—Ind) (3.00 pm): I rise to support the Queensland Heritage andOther Legislation Amendment Bill and to ...
Speech byLiz CunninghamMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard Thursday, 18 October 2007SPORTS DRUG TESTING AMENDMENT BILLMrs CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—Ind) (6.38pm): I rise to support the Sports Drug TestingAmendment Bill, particularly in light of some of the previous ...
Speech byLiz CunninghamMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard Tuesday, 30 October 2007WORKERS’ COMPENSATION AND REHABILITATION AND OTHER ACTS AMENDMENT BILLMrs CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—Ind) (3.26 pm): I rise to support the Workers’ Compensation andRehabilitation and Other ...
Speech byLiz CunninghamMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard Wednesday, 31 October 2007PREP YEAR, TEACHER AIDE HOURSMrs CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—Ind) (11.49 am): I would like to raise the concerns expressed byrepresentatives of the QTU in my electorate regarding teacher ...
Speech byLiz CunninghamMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard Wednesday, 5 September 2007URBAN LAND DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY BILLMrs CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—Ind) (5.04 pm): I rise to speak to the Urban Land DevelopmentAuthority Bill 2007. On many occasions in this chamber I ...
Speech byLiz CunninghamMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard Tuesday, 9 October 2007TRANSPORT LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMrs CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—Ind) (4.33pm): I rise to speak to the Transport LegislationAmendment Bill 2007 and to follow up on the previous speaker’s ...
Speech byLiz CunninghamMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard Thursday, 11 October 2007GLADSTONE AIRPORTMrs CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—Ind) (8.58 pm): The Gladstone-Calliope Aerodrome Board hasworked for many years to provide aerial services into and out of Gladstone ...
Speech byLiz CunninghamMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard Thursday, 11 October 2007RESEARCH INVOLVING HUMAN EMBRYOS AND PROHIBITION OF HUMAN CLONING AMENDMENT BILLMrs CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—Ind) (3.30 pm): I rise to speak in opposition to the ResearchInvolving Human ...
Speech byLiz CunninghamMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard Tuesday, 16 October 2007MINING AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMrs CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—Ind) (3.52 pm): I rise to speak to the Mining and Other LegislationAmendment Bill. Whilst there are no underground ...
Speech byLiz CunninghamMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard Tuesday, 4 September 2007ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AMENDMENT BILLMrs CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—Ind) (4.33 pm): I rise to support the legislation but also to raise anumber of issues that are included in it. In our ...
Speech byLiz CunninghamMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard Wednesday, 5 September 2007LOCAL GOVERNMENT AMENDMENT REGULATION (NO. 2) 2007: DISALLOWANCE MOTIONMrs CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—Ind) (8.31 pm): The process that this government used to makelocal government ...
Speech byLiz CunninghamMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard Wednesday, 5 September 2007APPRENTICESHIPSMrs CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—Ind) (11.56 am): On 29 August in the Observer the Premier rightlycommended the reward system for early finalisation of apprenticeships with ...
Speech byLiz CunninghamMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard Wednesday, 17 October 2007CRIMINAL CODE (DOUBLE JEOPARDY) AMENDMENT BILLMrs CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—Ind) (9.46 pm): I rise to speak in support of the Criminal Code(Double Jeopardy) Amendment Bill 2007 and ...
Speech byLiz CunninghamMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard Thursday, 18 October 2007SEX OFFENDERSMrs CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—Ind) (7.17 pm): I rise to put on the record the concerns of victimsof violent and violating crimes. As an example of what they have to put up ...
Speech byLiz CunninghamMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard Wednesday, 22 August 2007NATURAL RESOURCES AND WATER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT REGULATION (NO. 1) 2007Mrs CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—Ind) (8.05 pm): I rise to speak in support of this disallowancemotion. I think it is ...
Speech byLiz CunninghamMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard Wednesday, 31 October 2007VOCATIONAL EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMrs CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—Ind) (12.12 pm): I rise to speak in support of the VocationalEducation, ...
Speech byLiz CunninghamMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard Tuesday, 4 September 2007COMMISSION FOR CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE AND CHILD GUARDIAN AMENDMENT BILLMrs CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—Ind) (2.45 pm): I rise to speak to the Commission for Children andYoung People and ...
Speech byLiz CunninghamMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard Thursday, 23 August 2007OVERSEAS ADOPTIONMrs CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—Ind) (5.14 pm): Proposed changes to overseas adoption fees willplace the process out of the reach of many loving families who wish to open ...
Speech byHon. Pat PurcellMEMBER FOR BULIMBAHansard Thursday, 24 May 2007MINISTERIAL STATEMENTLocal Ambulance CommitteesHon. PD PURCELL (Bulimba—ALP) (Minister for Emergency Services) (10.02 am): This weekend Iwill be attending the annual statewide conference ...
Speech byHon. Pat PurcellMEMBER FOR BULIMBAHansard Thursday, 24 May 2007HEALTH AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLHon. PD PURCELL (Bulimba—ALP) (Minister for Emergency Services) (5.25 pm): I rise to speak insupport of the Health and Other Legislation ...
Speech byHon. Pat PurcellMEMBER FOR BULIMBAHansard Tuesday, 5 June 2007MINISTERIAL STATEMENTSmoke AlarmsHon. PD PURCELL (Bulimba—ALP) (Minister for Emergency Services) (10.12 am): As memberswould be aware, new legislation comes into force on 1 July that makes ...
Speech byHon. Pat PurcellMEMBER FOR BULIMBAHansard Thursday, 7 June 2007CLEAN COAL TECHNOLOGY SPECIAL AGREEMENT BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLSHon. PD PURCELL (Bulimba—ALP) (Minister for Emergency Services) (10.26 pm): I would like tocongratulate the Deputy Premier ...
Speech byHon. Neil RobertsMEMBER FOR NUDGEEHansard Thursday, 1 November 2007MINISTERIAL STATEMENTParamedicsHon. N ROBERTS (Nudgee—ALP) (Minister for Emergency Services) (10.18 am): The governmenthas committed record funding for the Queensland Ambulance ...
Speech byHon. Neil RobertsMEMBER FOR NUDGEEHansard Wednesday, 14 November 2007MINISTERIAL STATEMENTWear Orange to Work Day; Cyclone SeasonHon. N ROBERTS (Nudgee—ALP) (Minister for Emergency Services) (9.55 am): Today is WearOrange to Work Day. It is a ...
Speech byHon. Neil RobertsMEMBER FOR NUDGEEHansard Thursday, 15 November 2007MINISTERIAL STATEMENTCyclone Guba; House Fire PreventionHon. N ROBERTS (Nudgee—ALP) (Minister for Emergency Services) (9.59 am): I wish to updatethe House on the movement of Tropical ...
Speech byHon. Pat PurcellMEMBER FOR BULIMBAHansard Tuesday, 6 February 2007MINISTERIAL STATEMENTWestern and Far-North Queensland FloodsHon. PD PURCELL (Bulimba—ALP) (Minister for Emergency Services) (10.38 am): As membersare aware, over the past weeks our ...
Speech byHon. Pat PurcellMEMBER FOR BULIMBAHansard Thursday, 8 February 2007MINISTERIAL STATEMENTNorth Queensland Floods; Moggill Electorate, First Responder GroupHon. PD PURCELL (Bulimba—ALP) (Minister for Emergency Services) (9.52 am): I am pleased toadvise ...
Speech byHon. Pat PurcellMEMBER FOR BULIMBAHansard Tuesday, 20 February 2007MINISTERIAL STATEMENTRoad Awareness and Accident Prevention ProgramHon. PD PURCELL (Bulimba—ALP) (Minister for Emergency Services) (10.21am): Thehorrendous road toll on Queensland ...
Speech byHon. Pat PurcellMEMBER FOR BULIMBAHansard Tuesday, 6 March 2007MINISTERIAL STATEMENTRural and Remote Paramedics ProgramHon. PD PURCELL (Bulimba—ALP) (Minister for Emergency Services) (10.19 am): As members ofthis House are aware, Queensland’s ...
Speech byHon. Pat PurcellMEMBER FOR BULIMBAHansard Tuesday, 6 March 2007MINISTERIAL STATEMENTAmbulance EmergenciesHon. PD PURCELL (Bulimba—ALP) (Minister for Emergency Services) (11.31 am), by leave: Iwould like to correct the record this morning. I received ...
Speech byHon. Pat PurcellMEMBER FOR BULIMBAHansard Wednesday, 7 March 2007MINISTERIAL STATEMENTFire Safety LegislationHon. PD PURCELL (Bulimba—ALP) (Minister for Emergency Services) (10.11 am): This weekmarks the 34th anniversary of the 1973 Whiskey Au Go Go ...
Speech byHon. Pat PurcellMEMBER FOR BULIMBAHansard Thursday, 8 March 2007MINISTERIAL STATEMENTInternational Women’s Day; Emergency ServicesHon. PD PURCELL (Bulimba—ALP) (Minister for Emergency Services) (10.12am): TheDepartment of Emergency Services is ...
Speech byHon. Pat PurcellMEMBER FOR BULIMBAHansard Tuesday, 13 March 2007MINISTERIAL STATEMENTAmbulance Service, Recruitment CampaignHon. PD PURCELL (Bulimba—ALP) (Minister for Emergency Services) (10.05 am): I am pleased toannounce that this month the first ...
Speech byHon. Pat PurcellMEMBER FOR BULIMBAHansard Wednesday, 14 March 2007MINISTERIAL STATEMENTIncident Management System TrialHon. PD PURCELL (Bulimba—ALP) (Minister for Emergency Services) (10.16am): Localgovernments are a key part of Queensland’s Disaster ...
Speech byHon. Pat PurcellMEMBER FOR BULIMBAHansard Thursday, 15 March 2007MINISTERIAL STATEMENTSafer Queensland Web SiteHon. PD PURCELL (Bulimba—ALP) (Minister for Emergency Services) (10.10 am): Today I willlaunch a new web site to provide easy access to ...
Speech byMr Pat PurcellMEMBER FOR BULIMBAHansard Tuesday, 7 August 2007CONDOLENCE MOTION: DEATH OF HON TJ BURNS AOMr PD PURCELL (Bulimba—ALP) (11.30 am): It is my privilege to rise to support the motion ofcondolence moved on the passing of Tom Burns. My ...
Speech byPat PurcellMEMBER FOR BULIMBAHansard Wednesday, 5 September 2007LATHAM, MR LMr PURCELL (Bulimba—ALP) (9.42 pm): Tonight I would like to speak about a good friend of mine,Laurie Latham, who is also a constituent of my electorate of Bulimba. Members ...
Speech byPat PurcellMEMBER FOR BULIMBAHansard Tuesday, 9 October 2007BULIMBA STATE SCHOOLMr PD PURCELL (Bulimba—ALP) (10.15 pm): Tonight I want to speak about one of the many greatstate schools in my electorate, and that is Bulimba State School. I am very ...
Speech byHon. Pat PurcellMEMBER FOR BULIMBAHansard Tuesday, 17 April 2007MINISTERIAL STATEMENTNarangba Industrial EstateHon. PD PURCELL (Bulimba—ALP) (Minister for Emergency Services) (10.11 am): This morningI am releasing the report of the Multi-Agency Fire ...
Speech byHon. Pat PurcellMEMBER FOR BULIMBAHansard Wednesday, 18 April 2007MINISTERIAL STATEMENTState Emergency Service, Hand-held RadiosHon. PD PURCELL (Bulimba—ALP) (Minister for Emergency Services) (10.17 am): I am pleased toannounce today that the Beattie ...
Speech byHon. Pat PurcellMEMBER FOR BULIMBAHansard Thursday, 19 April 2007MINISTERIAL STATEMENTQueensland Ambulance Service, Student ParamedicsHon. PD PURCELL (Bulimba—ALP) (Minister for Emergency Services) (10.10 am): I am pleased toadvise the House that 41 ...
Speech byHon. Pat PurcellMEMBER FOR BULIMBAHansard Tuesday, 22 May 2007MINISTERIAL STATEMENTQueensland Ambulance ServiceHon. PD PURCELL (Bulimba—ALP) (Minister for Emergency Services) (10.12 am): There hasbeen a lot of misinformation circulated recently ...
Speech byHon. Neil RobertsMEMBER FOR NUDGEEHansard Wednesday, 31 October 2007MINISTERIAL STATEMENTStorm DamageHon. N ROBERTS (Nudgee—ALP) (Minister for Emergency Services) (10.01 am): The Departmentof Emergency Services is finalising its assessment of damages ...
Speech byHon. Pat PurcellMEMBER FOR BULIMBAHansard Thursday, 22 February 2007MINISTERIAL STATEMENTQueensland Ambulance Service, Student ParamedicsHon. PD PURCELL (Bulimba—ALP) (Minister for Emergency Services) (10.06 am): I am pleased toinform the House that ...
Speech byHon. Pat PurcellMEMBER FOR BULIMBAHansard Friday, 8 June 2007MINISTERIAL STATEMENTQueensland Ambulance ServiceHon. PD PURCELL (Bulimba—ALP) (Minister for Emergency Services) (10.48 am), by leave: I wantto reiterate what the Premier said with regard ...
Speech byHon. Pat PurcellMEMBER FOR BULIMBAHansard Friday, 8 June 2007MINISTERIAL STATEMENTQueensland Ambulance Service, Intensive Care ParamedicsHon. PD PURCELL (Bulimba—ALP) (Minister for Emergency Services) (9.50 am): Last sitting Iinformed the House that ...
Speech byHon. Paul LucasMEMBER FOR LYTTONHansard Wednesday, 14 March 2007MOTION: DISALLOWANCE OF STATUTORY INSTRUMENTHon. PT LUCAS (Lytton—ALP) (Minister for Transport and Main Roads) (9.10 pm): I would like tothank the honourable members for their ...
Speech byHon. Paul LucasMEMBER FOR LYTTONHansard Thursday, 15 March 2007MINISTERIAL STATEMENTMV WunmaHon. PT LUCAS (Lytton—ALP) (Minister for Transport and Main Roads) (9.58am): Thisgovernment takes maritime safety very seriously. Last month, the 5,140 tonne ...
Speech byHon. Paul LucasMEMBER FOR LYTTONHansard Tuesday, 17 April 2007TRANSPORT OPERATIONS LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLSecond ReadingHon. PT LUCAS (Lytton—ALP) (Minister for Transport and Main Roads) (12.43 pm): I move—That the bill be now read a second ...
Speech byHon. Paul LucasMEMBER FOR LYTTONHansard Tuesday, 17 April 2007MINISTERIAL STATEMENTBrisbane Urban Corridor Truck RestrictionHon. PT LUCAS (Lytton—ALP) (Minister for Transport and Main Roads) (10.18 am): Residents inMansfield, Mount Gravatt, Wishart ...
Speech byHon. Paul LucasMEMBER FOR LYTTONHansard Wednesday, 21 February 2007TRANSPORT LEGISLATION AND ANOTHER ACT AMENDMENT BILLHon. PT LUCAS (Lytton—ALP) (Minister for Transport and Main Roads) (5.02 pm), in reply: Thatwas a typically brief but spirited ...
Speech byHon. Paul LucasMEMBER FOR LYTTONHansard Wednesday, 21 February 2007MOTION: BEATTIE LABOR GOVERNMENTHon. PT LUCAS (Lytton—ALP) (Minister for Transport and Main Roads) (6.02 pm): It is wonderfulto follow the member for Maroochydore, because it gives ...
Speech byHon. Paul LucasMEMBER FOR LYTTONHansard Thursday, 22 February 2007MINISTERIAL STATEMENTRiverside Expressway RampsHon. PT LUCAS (Lytton—ALP) (Minister for Transport and Main Roads) (9.58 am): I am pleased toannounce that speed restrictions on two key ...
Speech byHon. Paul LucasMEMBER FOR LYTTONHansard Tuesday, 6 March 2007MINISTERIAL STATEMENTIpswich MotorwayHon. PT LUCAS (Lytton—ALP) (Minister for Transport and Main Roads) (9.58 am): Yesterday thePrime Minister flew into Queensland to announce he would fund ...
Speech byPaul HoolihanMEMBER FOR KEPPELHansard Wednesday, 14 November 2007BREAST CANCER AWARENESSMr HOOLIHAN (Keppel—ALP) (10.09 pm): We are often asked to wear a ribbon of a different colourto signify different types of awareness. Most people in this House ...
Speech byPaul HoolihanMEMBER FOR KEPPELHansard Thursday, 15 November 2007PARLIAMENTARY AMNESTY GROUP: INTERNATIONAL DAY OF ACTION, PAKISTANMr HOOLIHAN (Keppel—ALP) (6.38 pm): In 1946 the United Nations held its first meeting of theGeneral Assembly. The ...
Speech byHon. Paul LucasMEMBER FOR LYTTONHansard Wednesday, 7 February 2007MINISTERIAL STATEMENTNorth Queensland, Road Network; Maritime Safety QueenslandHon. PT LUCAS (Lytton—ALP) (Minister for Transport and Main Roads) (10.11 am): Mr Speaker, asyou are ...
Speech byHon. Paul LucasMEMBER FOR LYTTONHansard Thursday, 8 February 2007MINISTERIAL STATEMENTSunlander AwardHon. PT LUCAS (Lytton—ALP) (Minister for Transport and Main Roads) (10.14 am): QueenslandRail’s Queenslander Class service on the Sunlander has been ...
Speech byHon. Paul LucasMEMBER FOR LYTTONHansard Tuesday, 20 February 2007MINISTERIAL STATEMENTQueensland RoadsHon. PT LUCAS (Lytton—ALP) (Minister for Transport and Main Roads) (10.12 am): It has beenreported that the federal government will spend $19 ...
Speech byHon. Paul LucasMEMBER FOR LYTTONHansard Wednesday, 7 March 2007MINISTERIAL STATEMENTNorth Queensland RoadsHon. PT LUCAS (Lytton—ALP) (Minister for Transport and Main Roads) (10.13 am): There hasbeen a lot of discussion about the future of the ...
Speech byHon. Paul LucasMEMBER FOR LYTTONHansard Thursday, 8 March 2007MINISTERIAL STATEMENTRoad FundingHon. PT LUCAS (Lytton—ALP) (Minister for Transport and Main Roads) (10.02 am): I note withinterest the comments by Deputy Prime Minister Mark Vaile ...
Speech byHon. Paul LucasMEMBER FOR LYTTONHansard Tuesday, 13 March 2007MINISTERIAL STATEMENTBruce Highway, North QueenslandHon. PT LUCAS (Lytton—ALP) (Minister for Transport and Main Roads) (10.16 am): Late last weekI did what hundreds of north Queenslanders ...
Speech byHon. Paul LucasMEMBER FOR LYTTONHansard Wednesday, 14 March 2007MINISTERIAL STATEMENTInner Northern BuswayHon. PT LUCAS (Lytton—ALP) (Minister for Transport and Main Roads) (10.12 am): I apologise inthis era of new dress standards if I have a hard ...
Speech byPaul HoolihanMEMBER FOR KEPPELHansard Tuesday, 13 November 2007WATER AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL AND SOUTH EAST QUEENSLAND WATER (RESTRUCTURING) BILLMr HOOLIHAN (Keppel—ALP) (8.25 pm): This is a cognate debate on two bills: the South ...
Speech byPaul HoolihanMEMBER FOR KEPPELHansard Wednesday, 14 November 2007LAW AND ORDERMr HOOLIHAN (Keppel—ALP) (6.23 pm): In rising to support the amendment of the minister forpolice, I note that the National Party has never learnt anything about the ...
Speech byPaul HoolihanMEMBER FOR KEPPELHansard Wednesday, 17 October 2007MOTION: HEALTH SYSTEMMr HOOLIHAN (Keppel—ALP) (6.00 pm): I rise to speak against the motion moved by the memberfor Surfers Paradise. Apparently he fancies himself as a future health ...
Speech byPaul HoolihanMEMBER FOR KEPPELHansard Wednesday, 17 October 2007PARLIAMENTARY CRIME AND MISCONDUCT COMMITTEEReportsMr HOOLIHAN (Keppel—ALP) (10.29 am): I lay upon the table of the House report No. 75 of theParliamentary Crime and Misconduct ...
Speech byPaul HoolihanMEMBER FOR KEPPELHansard Thursday, 18 October 2007CAPRICORN COAST FOOTBALL CLUBMr HOOLIHAN (Keppel—ALP) (7.20 pm): If I read the names Dylan Kussrow, Adrian Jones, BradStevens, Ben Parker, Cameron Mackay, Craig Spalding, Doug Armstrong, ...
Speech byPaul HoolihanMEMBER FOR KEPPELHansard Thursday, 18 October 2007PARLIAMENTARY CRIME AND MISCONDUCT COMMITTEEReportMr HOOLIHAN (Keppel—ALP) (10.30 am): I lay upon the table of the House a report of theParliamentary Crime and Misconduct Committee which ...
Speech byPaul HoolihanMEMBER FOR KEPPELHansard Thursday, 18 October 2007SPORTS DRUG TESTING AMENDMENT BILLMr HOOLIHAN (Keppel—ALP) (5.59 pm): The Sports Drug Testing Amendment Bill 2006 will bringQueensland into line with Commonwealth legislation which ...
Speech byPaul HoolihanMEMBER FOR KEPPELHansard Tuesday, 30 October 2007VOCATIONAL EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT AND OTHER AMENDMENT BILLMr HOOLIHAN (Keppel—ALP) (8.57 pm): In speaking to the Vocational Education, Training andEmployment and Other ...
Speech byPaul HoolihanMEMBER FOR KEPPELHansard Thursday, 1 November 2007PARLIAMENTARY CRIME AND MISCONDUCT COMMITTEEReportMr HOOLIHAN (Keppel—ALP) (10.28 am): I lay upon the table of the House a report of theParliamentary Crime and Misconduct Committee which ...
Speech byPaul HoolihanMEMBER FOR KEPPELHansard Thursday, 18 October 2007PARLIAMENTARY CRIME AND MISCONDUCT COMMITTEEAnnual ReportMr HOOLIHAN (Keppel—ALP) (10.30 am): I also lay upon the table of the House the ParliamentaryCrime Misconduct Committee’s annual ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard Tuesday, 5 June 2007MINISTERIAL STATEMENTClimate ChangeHon. PD BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier and Minister for Trade) (9.46 am): Memberswill be aware that on Sunday I released, on behalf ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard Tuesday, 5 June 2007MINISTERIAL STATEMENTBeattie Labor GovernmentHon. PD BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier and Minister for Trade) (9.49 am): The nineyears of my Labor government have been ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard Tuesday, 5 June 2007MINISTERIAL STATEMENTQueensland GreatsHon. PD BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier and Minister for Trade) (9.51 am): Beingnamed a Queensland Great is one of our state’s most ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard Tuesday, 5 June 2007MINISTERIAL STATEMENTGrowing the Smart State PhD ProgramHon. PD BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier and Minister for Trade) (9.51 am): I havepleasure in advising the House ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard Tuesday, 5 June 2007MINISTERIAL STATEMENTMorgan Innes FoundationHon. PD BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier and Minister for Trade) (9.51am): Mygovernment has given $50,000 in one-off funding ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard Thursday, 24 May 2007MINISTERIAL STATEMENTDeath of Mr P CharltonHon. PD BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier and Minister for Trade) (9.37 am): I would liketo also take this opportunity to pass ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard Thursday, 24 May 2007MINISTERIAL STATEMENTWater GridHon. PD BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier and Minister for Trade) (9.38am): Mygovernment is committed to building the water grid to deliver ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard Tuesday, 5 June 2007MINISTERIAL STATEMENTDeath of Hon. TJ Burns AOHon. PD BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier and Minister for Trade) (9.42 am): I am sureall members were moved by the death of ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard Tuesday, 5 June 2007MINISTERIAL STATEMENTCoal IndustryHon. PD BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier and Minister for Trade) (9.42am): Mygovernment recognises the vital importance of coal to the ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard Wednesday, 23 May 2007MINISTERIAL STATEMENTQueensland Roar Football ClubHon. PD BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier and Minister for Trade) (9.48am): Mygovernment’s three-year partnership with ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard Wednesday, 23 May 2007MINISTERIAL STATEMENTVon Nida, Mr NHon. PD BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier and Minister for Trade) (9.49 am): Like allmembers, I was saddened earlier this week to hear ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard Wednesday, 23 May 2007MINISTERIAL STATEMENTClimate ChangeHon. PD BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier and Minister for Trade) (9.50 am): Today atlunchtime I will be addressing the 2007 ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard Wednesday, 23 May 2007MINISTERIAL STATEMENTLocal Government ReformHon. PD BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier and Minister for Trade) (9.51 am): Finally, Iwant to make reference to the local ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard Wednesday, 23 May 2007LOCAL GOVERNMENT REFORMHon. PD BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier and Minister for Trade) (5.48pm):Mr Speaker, before I make my contribution, I indicate that you are ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard Wednesday, 23 May 2007MINISTERIAL STATEMENTInner Northern BuswayHon. PD BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier and Minister for Trade) (9.42 am): I ampleased to report to the House that Brisbane ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard Wednesday, 23 May 2007MINISTERIAL STATEMENTState of OriginHon. PD BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier and Minister for Trade) (9.44 am): Tonight themighty Maroons go to battle in the first ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard Wednesday, 23 May 2007MINISTERIAL STATEMENTSuncorp Queenslander of the Year AwardsHon. PD BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier and Minister for Trade) (9.47 am): I amdelighted today to be ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard Wednesday, 23 May 2007MINISTERIAL STATEMENTIntegrity CommissionerHon. PD BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier and Minister for Trade) (9.47 am): I ampleased to inform the House that Mr Gary ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard Thursday, 24 May 2007MINISTERIAL STATEMENTTrans-Tasman Club GamesHon. PD BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier and Minister for Trade) (9.36 am): TheSunshine Coast is set to become the home for ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard Thursday, 24 May 2007MINISTERIAL STATEMENTQueensland WeekHon. PD BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier and Minister for Trade) (9.37 am): After lastnight’s win by the mighty Maroons, it is great ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard Thursday, 24 May 2007MINISTERIAL STATEMENTAustralian Tourism ExchangeHon. PD BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier and Minister for Trade) (9.37 am): Next WeekBrisbane will host the Southern ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard Thursday, 24 May 2007MINISTERIAL STATEMENTTrade MissionHon. PD BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier and Minister for Trade) (9.37 am): From 30April to 14 May I led a trade mission to Hong Kong, ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard Wednesday, 23 May 2007MINISTERIAL STATEMENTClimate ChangeHon. PD BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier and Minister for Trade) (9.47 am): The newlyannounced ‘Stern style’ Garnaut Climate Change ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard Thursday, 24 May 2007MINISTERIAL STATEMENTAnniversary of 1967 ReferendumHon. PD BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier and Minister for Trade) (9.35 am): ThisSunday marks an important anniversary, ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard Thursday, 24 May 2007MINISTERIAL STATEMENTPremier’s Literary AwardsHon. PD BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier and Minister for Trade) (9.36am):Nominations for the 2007 Premier’s Literary ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard Thursday, 24 May 2007MINISTERIAL STATEMENTQueensland-Europe Research Collaborations InitiativeHon. PD BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier and Minister for Trade) (9.36 am): Today Ihave great ...
Speech byPeter WellingtonMEMBER FOR NICKLINHansard Thursday, 7 June 2007CLEAN COAL TECHNOLOGY SPECIAL AGREEMENT BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLSMr WELLINGTON (Nicklin—Ind) (11.05 pm): It gives me a great deal of pleasure to participate in thedebate on this year’s ...
Speech byPeter WellingtonMEMBER FOR NICKLINHansard Friday, 8 June 2007KENILWORTH-EUMUNDI ROADMr WELLINGTON (Nicklin—Ind) (7.42 pm): It gives me a great deal of pleasure to rise to share withmembers a matter of real public concern in my electorate—the ...
Speech byPeter WellingtonMEMBER FOR NICKLINHansard Wednesday, 8 August 2007APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL AND APPROPRIATION BILL: ESTIMATES COMMITTEE EMr WELLINGTON (Nicklin—Ind) (5.19 pm): It gives me a great deal of pleasure to participate in thedebate on ...
Speech byPeter WellingtonMEMBER FOR NICKLINHansard Wednesday, 8 August 2007MEDICAL POSITIONSMr WELLINGTON (Nicklin—Ind) (5.28 pm): Unfortunately, the member for Tablelands is not yet inthe chamber so on behalf of the crossbenches it gives me a great deal of ...
Speech byPeter WellingtonMEMBER FOR NICKLINHansard Thursday, 9 August 2007LOCAL GOVERNMENT REFORM IMPLEMENTATION BILLMr WELLINGTON (Nicklin—Ind) (10.07pm): I rise to participate in the debate on the LocalGovernment Reform Implementation Bill 2007. One of the ...
Speech byPeter WellingtonMEMBER FOR NICKLINHansard Wednesday, 21 February 2007TRANSPORT LEGISLATION AND ANOTHER ACT AMENDMENT BILLMr WELLINGTON (Nicklin—Ind) (5.01 pm): It gives me a great deal of pleasure to rise to speak onthis very important bill, the ...
Speech byPeter WellingtonMEMBER FOR NICKLINHansard Thursday, 22 February 2007MOTION: WATERMr WELLINGTON (Nicklin—Ind) (12.29 pm): I also rise to participate in the debate and say that I willbe supporting the motion and will be calling on members who will be ...
Speech byPeter WellingtonMEMBER FOR NICKLINHansard Tuesday, 6 March 2007BODY CORPORATE AND COMMUNITY MANAGEMENT AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr WELLINGTON (Nicklin—Ind) (6.23 pm): It gives me a great deal of pleasure to rise to participatein the debate ...
Speech byPeter WellingtonMEMBER FOR NICKLINHansard Wednesday, 7 March 2007MOTION: SOUTH EAST QUEENSLAND REGIONAL PLANMr WELLINGTON (Nicklin—Ind) (12.12 pm): It gives me a great deal of pleasure to participate inthe debate on the amendment to the regulatory ...
Speech byPeter WellingtonMEMBER FOR NICKLINHansard Wednesday, 7 March 2007SCHOOL INDUCTION CEREMONIES; ORGAN DONATIONMr WELLINGTON (Nicklin—Ind) (9.41 pm): I use this opportunity to say how proud I am of all thestate and private schools that are in my ...
Speech byPeter WellingtonMEMBER FOR NICKLINHansard Tuesday, 13 March 2007CRIMINAL CODE AND CIVIL LIABILITY AMENDMENT BILLMr WELLINGTON (Nicklin—Ind) (3.58 pm): It gives me a great deal of pleasure to rise to speak inthe debate on the Criminal Code and Civil ...
Speech byPeter WellingtonMEMBER FOR NICKLINHansard Wednesday, 14 March 2007MOTION: LOCAL AUTHORITIES, WATER SUPPLYMr WELLINGTON (Nicklin—Ind) (6.01 pm): I rise to participate in the debate and speak in supportof the motion moved by my parliamentary colleague ...
Speech byPeter WellingtonMEMBER FOR NICKLINHansard Wednesday, 18 April 2007BIOREACTOR LANDFILL FACILITYMr WELLINGTON (Nicklin—Ind) (10.25 am): I use this opportunity to read into the parliamentaryrecord a letter I have recently received from one of my ...
Speech byPeter WellingtonMEMBER FOR NICKLINHansard Wednesday, 23 May 2007LOCAL GOVERNMENT REFORMMr WELLINGTON (Nicklin—Ind) (7.52 pm): I wish to rise and share with members the reason Ivoted the way I did on the recent motion moved by the opposition. I would ...
Speech byPeter WellingtonMEMBER FOR NICKLINHansard Thursday, 24 May 2007HEALTH QUALITY AND COMPLAINTS COMMISSION SELECT COMMITTEEOrder of AppointmentMr WELLINGTON (Nicklin—Ind) (10.20 am): I wish to speak in support of thismotion. What a wonderful motion it ...
Speech byPeter WellingtonMEMBER FOR NICKLINHansard Tuesday, 5 June 2007KENILWORTH-EUMUNDI ROADMr WELLINGTON (Nicklin—Ind) (12.21 pm): I rise on a matter of public interest to my electorateand to many visitors to the Sunshine Coast and hinterland, which is the ...
Speech byPeter WellingtonMEMBER FOR NICKLINHansard Wednesday, 6 June 2007WATER ASSETSMr WELLINGTON (Nicklin—Ind) (6.17 pm): It gives me a great deal of pleasure to rise to speak tothe motion and the amendment. I note that the motion states—1. that, under any ...
Speech byPeter WellingtonMEMBER FOR NICKLINHansard Thursday, 19 April 2007LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr WELLINGTON (Nicklin—Ind) (7.30pm): I rise to participate in the debate on the LocalGovernment and Other Legislation Amendment ...
Speech byPeter WellingtonMEMBER FOR NICKLINHansard Tuesday, 6 February 2007SUMMARY OFFENCES AND OTHER ACTS AMENDMENT BILLMr WELLINGTON (Nicklin—Ind) (9.01 pm): I rise to participate in the debate on the SummaryOffences and Other Acts Amendment Bill. For the ...
Speech byPeter WellingtonMEMBER FOR NICKLINHansard Wednesday, 7 February 2007MOTIONS: DISSENTS FROM SPEAKER’S RULINGS (COGNATE DEBATE)Mr WELLINGTON (Nicklin—Ind) (3.56 pm): I thank the minister for allowing the Independents toparticipate in this debate. I ...
Speech byPeter WellingtonMEMBER FOR NICKLINHansard Wednesday, 7 February 2007EDUCATION, NICKLIN ELECTORATEMr WELLINGTON (Nicklin—Ind) (9.15 pm): With a new school year underway, it is timely to look ata range of education matters which seem to crop up every ...
Speech byPeter WellingtonMEMBER FOR NICKLINHansard Tuesday, 20 February 2007NUCLEAR FACILITIES PROHIBITION BILLMr WELLINGTON (Nicklin—Ind) (4.10pm): I rise to participate in the debate on the NuclearFacilities Prohibition Bill 2006. After listening to the ...
Speech byPeter WellingtonMEMBER FOR NICKLINHansard Thursday, 19 April 2007CRIMINAL CODE (DOUBLE JEOPARDY) AMENDMENT BILLWithdrawalMr WELLINGTON (Nicklin—Ind) (10.22 am), by leave, without notice: I move—That general business order of the day No. 1, Criminal ...
Speech byPeter WellingtonMEMBER FOR NICKLINHansard Thursday, 19 April 2007CRIMINAL CODE (DOUBLE JEOPARDY) AMENDMENT BILLSecond ReadingMr WELLINGTON (Nicklin—Ind) (10.25 am): I move—That the bill be now read a second time.Members will remember that I presented ...
Speech byPeter WellingtonMEMBER FOR NICKLINHansard Tuesday, 22 May 2007LEGAL PROFESSION BILLMr WELLINGTON (Nicklin—Ind) (8.02pm): I rise to participate in the debate on the LegalProfession Bill 2007. I note that there are many, many, many, many, many pages ...
Speech byPeter WellingtonMEMBER FOR NICKLINHansard Wednesday, 23 May 2007TRANSPORT OPERATIONS LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr WELLINGTON (Nicklin—Ind) (2.30 pm): It gives me a great deal of pleasure to participate in thedebate on the Transport Operations ...
Speech byPeter WellingtonMEMBER FOR NICKLINHansard Wednesday, 18 April 2007BIOREACTOR LANDFILL FACILITY; NICKLIN ELECTORATE, DENTAL HEALTHMr WELLINGTON (Nicklin—Ind) (9.55 pm): This morning I read into the parliamentary record one ofthe many letters that I ...
Speech byRobert MessengerMEMBER FOR BURNETTHansard Wednesday, 8 August 2007APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL AND APPROPRIATION BILL: ESTIMATES COMMITTEE BMr MESSENGER (Burnett—NPA) (12.52 pm): In speaking to the report of Estimates Committee B, Iacknowledge ...
Speech byRobert MessengerMEMBER FOR BURNETTHansard Thursday, 9 August 2007LOCAL GOVERNMENT REFORM IMPLEMENTATION BILLMr MESSENGER (Burnett—NPA) (10.47 pm): The Premier in his speech earlier tonight says hewants communities with grunt. He has his wish. There ...
Speech byRobert MessengerMEMBER FOR BURNETTHansard Tuesday, 21 August 2007TERRORISM LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr MESSENGER (Burnett—NPA) (12.39 pm): The Terrorism Legislation Amendment Bill is one ofthe most important bills to have come before this House and ...
Speech byRobert MessengerMEMBER FOR BURNETTHansard Wednesday, 22 August 2007JUSTICE AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr MESSENGER (Burnett—NPA) (3.50 pm): The Justice and Other Legislation Amendment Billcontains far too many major changes in an attempt to ...
Speech byRobert MessengerMEMBER FOR BURNETTHansard Wednesday, 22 August 2007NATURAL RESOURCES AND WATER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT REGULATION (NO. 1) 2007Mr MESSENGER (Burnett—NPA) (8.32 pm): It is with great pleasure that I rise to support thedisallowance motion ...
Speech byRobert MessengerMEMBER FOR BURNETTHansard Thursday, 23 August 2007PATEL, DR JMr MESSENGER (Burnett—NPA) (5.09pm): It is almost two years, five months since ToniHoffman’s letter blowing the whistle on Patel and this government’s appalling ...
Speech byRobert MessengerMEMBER FOR BURNETTHansard Thursday, 24 May 2007POLICE AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr MESSENGER (Burnett—NPA) (2.31 pm): The Police and Other Legislation Amendment Bill2007 is an attempt by this government to improve the ...
Speech byRobert MessengerMEMBER FOR BURNETTHansard Thursday, 24 May 2007HEALTH AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr MESSENGER (Burnett—NPA) (3.59pm): In speaking to the Health and Other LegislationAmendment Bill, I continue by reading a letter from a ...
Speech byRobert MessengerMEMBER FOR BURNETTHansard Wednesday, 6 June 2007DANGEROUS PRISONERS (SEXUAL OFFENDERS) AMENDMENT BILLMr MESSENGER (Burnett—NPA) (11.57 am): I rise to speak to the Dangerous Prisoners (SexualOffenders) Amendment Bill. Despite the ...
Speech byRobert MessengerMEMBER FOR BURNETTHansard Thursday, 7 June 2007CLEAN COAL TECHNOLOGY SPECIAL AGREEMENT BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLSMr MESSENGER (Burnett—NPA) (4.43 pm): In rising to speak to this year’s budget, I seek leave totable a press release that ...
Speech byRobert MessengerMEMBER FOR BURNETTHansard Tuesday, 7 August 2007GIVELDA PRIMARY SCHOOLMr MESSENGER (Burnett—NPA) (10.07 pm): This government has told my community of PineCreek and Givelda that their state primary school, Givelda Primary School, a ...
Speech byRobert MessengerMEMBER FOR BURNETTHansard Wednesday, 8 August 2007APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL AND APPROPRIATION BILL: ESTIMATES COMMITTEE EMr MESSENGER (Burnett—NPA) (7.39 pm): In speaking to the report of Estimates Committee E Iwill address ...
Speech byRobert MessengerMEMBER FOR BURNETTHansard Wednesday, 31 October 2007SEX OFFENDERSMr MESSENGER (Burnett—NPA) (11.57 am): Dangerous sex offenders, repeat child rapists andmolesters like Robert John Fardon according to most scientific studies are almost ...
Speech byRobert MessengerMEMBER FOR BURNETTHansard Wednesday, 31 October 2007MENTAL HEALTH AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr MESSENGER (Burnett—NPA) (4.08 pm): In rising to address the Mental Health and OtherLegislation Amendment Bill, I would firstly ...
Speech byRobert MessengerMEMBER FOR BURNETTHansard Wednesday, 31 October 2007CRIMINAL CODE (ORGANISED CRIMINAL GROUPS) AMENDMENT BILLMr MESSENGER (Burnett—NPA) (8.24 pm), in reply: At the outset might I say how disappointedI am that the minister for police ...
Speech byRobert MessengerMEMBER FOR BURNETTHansard Wednesday, 10 October 2007TERRORISM, ORGANISED CRIME AND ANTI-CORRUPTION SURVEILLANCE BILLMr MESSENGER (Burnett—NPA) (8.00pm): First of all, in rising to speak in support of theTerrorism, Organised Crime and ...
Speech byRobert MessengerMEMBER FOR BURNETTHansard Wednesday, 10 October 2007CRIMINAL CODE (ASSAULTS AGAINST POLICE AND OTHERS) AMENDMENT BILLSecond ReadingMr MESSENGER (Burnett—NPA) (11.37 am): I move—That the bill be now read a second time.I rise to ...
Speech byRobert MessengerMEMBER FOR BURNETTHansard Wednesday, 10 October 2007RESEARCH INVOLVING HUMAN EMBRYOS AND PROHIBITION OF HUMAN CLONING AMENDMENT BILLMr MESSENGER (Burnett—NPA) (4.35 pm): I congratulate those members of this House who havealready risen ...
Speech byRobert MessengerMEMBER FOR BURNETTHansard Tuesday, 16 October 2007QUEENSLAND BUILDING SERVICES AUTHORITY AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr MESSENGER (Burnett—NPA) (8.11pm): It is my pleasure to speak in support of theQueensland Building Services ...
Speech byRobert MessengerMEMBER FOR BURNETTHansard Tuesday, 16 October 2007QPRIMEMr MESSENGER (Burnett—NPA) (11.57 am): This government’s bungled attempt to install andestablish a new master police computer system, QPRIME, for the Queensland Police Service is ...
Speech byRobert MessengerMEMBER FOR BURNETTHansard Tuesday, 16 October 2007MINING AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr MESSENGER (Burnett—NPA) (4.42 pm): I rise to support the Mining and Other LegislationAmendment Bill and congratulate our shadow minister, ...
Speech byRobert MessengerMEMBER FOR BURNETTHansard Wednesday, 17 October 2007MOTION: HEALTH SYSTEMMr MESSENGER (Burnett—NPA) (6.14 pm): The member for Cleveland and members opposite arenot even close to being in any arena when it comes to health. They are ...
Speech byRobert MessengerMEMBER FOR BURNETTHansard Wednesday, 17 October 2007SEX OFFENDERSMr MESSENGER (Burnett—NPA) (10.10 pm): Despite the mistruths and disinformation that thepolice and corrective services minister is disseminating, 35 dangerous sex ...
Speech byRobert MessengerMEMBER FOR BURNETTHansard Tuesday, 30 October 2007KEATING, DR DMr MESSENGER (Burnett—NPA) (12.04 pm): Two royal commissions of inquiry examined eventsat the Bundaberg Base Hospital where at least 17 lives were lost and hundreds of ...
Speech byRobert MessengerMEMBER FOR BURNETTHansard Tuesday, 22 May 2007INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS ACT AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr MESSENGER (Burnett—NPA) (4.47 pm): I am pleased to contribute to the Industrial Relationsand Other Legislation Amendment ...
Speech byRobert MessengerMEMBER FOR BURNETTHansard Wednesday, 23 May 2007PRIMARY INDUSTRIES ACTS AMENDMENT AND REPEAL BILLMr MESSENGER (Burnett—NPA) (4.46 pm): In rising to contribute to the Primary Industries ActsAmendment and Repeal Bill 2007, I will direct ...
Speech byRobert MessengerMEMBER FOR BURNETTHansard Thursday, 24 May 2007CRIMINAL CODE (ORGANISED CRIMINAL GROUPS) AMENDMENT BILLFirst ReadingMr MESSENGER (Burnett—NPA) (10.23 am): I present a bill for an act to amend the CriminalCode. I present the ...
Speech byRobert MessengerMEMBER FOR BURNETTHansard Tuesday, 4 September 2007CIVIL LIABILITY (GOOD SAMARITAN) AMENDMENT BILLMr MESSENGER (Burnett—NPA) (8.28 pm): It is with great pleasure that I rise to lend my voice andsupport of legislation which speaks to ...
Speech byRobert MessengerMEMBER FOR BURNETTHansard Tuesday, 4 September 2007COMMISSION FOR CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE AND CHILD GUARDIAN AMENDMENT BILLMr MESSENGER (Burnett—NPA) (3.13 pm): This bill amends the Commission for Children andYoung People and Child ...
Speech byRobert MessengerMEMBER FOR BURNETTHansard Tuesday, 4 September 2007ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AMENDMENT BILLMr MESSENGER (Burnett—NPA) (6.27pm): Along with my shadow minister and coalitioncolleagues I, too, wish to pledge my support for this ...
Speech byRobert MessengerMEMBER FOR BURNETTHansard Wednesday, 5 September 2007LOCAL GOVERNMENT AMENDMENT REGULATION (NO. 2) 2007: DISALLOWANCE MOTIONMr MESSENGER (Burnett—NPA) (9.13 pm): It is with great pleasure that I rise to contribute verybriefly to this ...
Speech byRobert MessengerMEMBER FOR BURNETTHansard Wednesday, 5 September 2007GPS MONITORING OF SEX OFFENDERS; GOLD COAST, POLICE RESOURCESMr MESSENGER (Burnett—NPA) (9.44pm): This Labor government releases dangerous sexoffenders back into community in secret ...
Speech byRobert MessengerMEMBER FOR BURNETTHansard Wednesday, 5 September 2007SUMMARY OFFENCES (GATECRASHING) AND ANOTHER ACT AMENDMENT BILLSecond ReadingMr MESSENGER (Burnett—NPA) (11.39 am): I move—That the bill be now read a second time.Today I introduce a ...
Speech byRobert MessengerMEMBER FOR BURNETTHansard Tuesday, 9 October 2007ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AMENDMENT BILLMr MESSENGER (Burnett—NPA) (9.44pm): In speaking to the Environmental ProtectionAmendment Bill 2007, I would briefly like to congratulate the ...
Speech byRobert MessengerMEMBER FOR BURNETTHansard Thursday, 24 May 2007HEALTH AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr MESSENGER (Burnett—NPA) (12.57pm): In rising to contribute to the Health and OtherLegislation Amendment Bill 2007 I wish to reaffirm my ...
Speech byHoward HobbsMEMBER FOR WARREGOHansard Tuesday, 16 October 2007MINING AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr HOBBS (Warrego—NPA) (2.48 pm): I am pleased to rise today to speak to the Mining and OtherLegislation Amendment Bill before the House. It ...
Speech byHoward HobbsMEMBER FOR WARREGOHansard Tuesday, 13 November 2007WATER AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL AND SOUTH EAST QUEENSLAND WATER (RESTRUCTURING) BILLMr HOBBS (Warrego—NPA) (3.56 pm): Today I want to run through a little bit of history in ...
Speech byHoward HobbsMEMBER FOR WARREGOHansard Wednesday, 14 November 2007LOCAL TRANSITION COMMITTEESMr HOBBS (Warrego—NPA) (11.49 am): If there was any doubt that the unions ran the Labor Party,there will be no doubt any more when we look at the union ...
Speech byHoward HobbsMEMBER FOR WARREGOHansard Thursday, 15 November 2007LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND OTHER LEGISLATION (INDIGENOUS REGIONAL COUNCILS) AMENDMENT BILL; LOCAL GOVERNMENT AMENDMENT BILLMr HOBBS (Warrego—NPA) (12.37 pm): I am pleased today to speak to the ...
Speech byIan RickussMEMBER FOR LOCKYERHansard Wednesday, 7 February 2007VOCATIONAL EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT AND OTHER ACTS AMENDMENT BILLMr RICKUSS (Lockyer—NPA) (4.57pm): I rise to speak to the Vocational Education, Training andEmployment and Other ...
Speech byIan RickussMEMBER FOR LOCKYERHansard Thursday, 8 February 2007JACKWITZ, MR CMr RICKUSS (Lockyer—NPA) (5.18 pm): I rise to talk about a sad occasion. I had to go to a funeraltoday of a young fellow in my area. It was quite traumatic. Chris Jackwitz ...
Speech byHon. John MickelMEMBER FOR LOGANHansard Wednesday, 18 April 2007INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS ACT AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLSecond ReadingHon. RJ MICKEL (Logan—ALP) (Minister for State Development, Employment and IndustrialRelations) (11.30 am): I ...
Speech byHon. John MickelMEMBER FOR LOGANHansard Wednesday, 18 April 2007STATUTORY BODIES LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLHon. RJ MICKEL (Logan—ALP) (Minister for State Development, Employment and IndustrialRelations) (3.46 pm), in reply: We have heard a very ...