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Speech byJOHN MICKELMEMBER FOR LOGANHansard 28 April 1999RETAIL SHOP LEASES AMENDMENT BILLMr MICKEL (Logan—ALP) (4.45 p.m.): I agree with certain aspects of what the member forGladstone said, and I will come back to that in a moment. The primary objective of ...
Speech byJOHN MICKELMEMBER FOR LOGANHansard 29 April 1999COAL MINING SAFETY AND HEALTH BILLMINING AND QUARRYING SAFETY AND HEALTH BILLMr MICKEL (Logan—ALP) (3 p.m.): Firstly, I would like to thank the member for Charters Towersfor the courtesy extended to me ...
Speech byJOHN MICKELMEMBER FOR LOGANHansard 29 April 1999MEAT INDUSTRY AMENDMENT STANDARD (No. 1) 1999Disallowance of Statutory InstrumentMr MICKEL (Logan—ALP) (9.19 p.m.): This should not be a disallowance motion; it should be acensure motion. We should be ...
Speech byJOHN MICKELMEMBER FOR LOGANHansard 25 May 1999REGIONAL FOREST AGREEMENTMr MICKEL (Logan—ALP) (6.47 p.m.): We were told that the interim forest managementagreement will facilitate the South East Queensland Regional Forest Agreement process that ...
Speech byJOHN MICKELMEMBER FOR LOGANHansard 27 May 1999STATE DEVELOPMENT AND PUBLIC WORKS ORGANISATION AMENDMENT BILLMr MICKEL (Logan—ALP) (12.40 p.m.): Members have just heard one of the mostunimaginative speeches that one could get from the Leader of the ...
Speech byJOHN MICKELMEMBER FOR LOGANHansard 27 May 1999REGIONAL FOREST AGREEMENTMr MICKEL (Logan—ALP) (6.40 p.m.): I welcome this debate again tonight because it gives methe chance to pick up exactly where I left off the other night.Mr Seeney: Same speech, is ...
Speech byMr JIM PEARCEMEMBER FOR FITZROYHansard 10 December 1999VEGETATION MANAGEMENT BILLMr PEARCE (Fitzroy—ALP) (2.30 p.m.): It is a pleasure for me to join in this debate. As amember representing a rural electorate, I hope that I can put some balance into ...
Speech byMrs J. SHELDONMEMBER FOR CALOUNDRAHansard 2 March 1999MOTION OF CONDOLENCEDeaths of Mr R. T. McLean, MLA, and Mr L. J. Yewdale, MLAMrs SHELDON (Caloundra—LP) (10.29 a.m.): I will be brief; I know that time is moving on. Iwould like to express my ...
Speech byMrs J. SHELDONMEMBER FOR CALOUNDRAHansard 3 March 1999ADDRESS IN REPLYMrs SHELDON (Caloundra—LP) (3.50 p.m.): I welcome this opportunity to speak in the Addressin Reply debate. At the outset, I express my respect and best wishes to our Governor, ...
Speech byMrs J. SHELDONMEMBER FOR CALOUNDRAHansard 3 March 1999MINISTER FOR RACINGMrs SHELDON (Caloundra—LP) (6.47 p.m.): At the outset, I pay tribute to Mr Des Scanlan, apast Chairman of the Corbould Park Racecourse. Unfortunately, Des passed away a short ...
Speech byMrs J. SHELDONMEMBER FOR CALOUNDRAHansard 7 December 1999TRIPCONY CARAVAN PARK SITE Mrs SHELDON (Caloundra—LP) (10.07 a.m.): I raise an issue that is of considerable concern tomy local council and to the people on the Sunshine Coast. It involves the ...
Speech byMrs J. SHELDONMEMBER FOR CALOUNDRAHansard 7 December 1999REVENUE LAWS AMENDMENT BILL Mrs SHELDON (Caloundra—LP) (5.26 p.m.): I have some concerns that the Revenue LawsAmendment Bill, particularly with regard to payroll tax, is actually a disguised ...
Speech byMrs J. SHELDONMEMBER FOR CALOUNDRAHansard 9 December 1999PROPERTY LAW AMENDMENT BILLMrs SHELDON (Caloundra—LP) (9.45 p.m.): In Australia there appears to be a growing trendfor couples to enter into de facto relationships as a precursor or alternative ...
Speech byJOHN GOSSMEMBER FOR ASPLEYHansard 2 March 1999ADDRESS IN REPLY Mr GOSS (Aspley—LP) (2.49 p.m.): I pledge my loyalty to Her Majesty the Queen, and to herrepresentative in Queensland, His Excellency the Governor, Major General Peter Arnison, and I ...
Speech byJOHN GOSSMEMBER FOR ASPLEYHansard 7 December 1999GAMING MACHINESMr GOSS (Aspley—LP) (12.16 a.m.): Many Australians, and probably quite a few members,have bought a Scratch-It, put a bet on a horse or put a dollar into a poker machine at some point ...
Speech byJOHN GOSSMEMBER FOR ASPLEYHansard 8 December 1999BRIDGEMAN DOWNS SPORTING COMPLEXMr GOSS (Aspley—LP) (10.13 a.m.): I raise a matter of great importance to the residents ofBridgeman Downs. The Brisbane City Council has proposed a sporting complex for ...
JOHN KINGSTONMEMBER FOR MARYBOROUGHHansard 9 December 1999WATER RESOURCES AMENDMENT BILLDr KINGSTON (Maryborough—IND) (12.42 p.m.): I am grateful for the opportunity to speakabout this continental nation of ours and water. We are the only nation in the world ...
Speech byJOHN MICKELMEMBER FOR LOGANHansard 2 March 1999MOTION OF CONDOLENCEDeaths of Mr R. T. McLean, MLA, and Mr L. J. Yewdale, MLAMr MICKEL (Logan—ALP) (10.17 a.m.): It is a pleasure to stand in support of my formeremployer. The great irony, of course, is ...
Speech byJOHN MICKELMEMBER FOR LOGANHansard 3 March 1999REVOCATION OF STATE FOREST AREASMr MICKEL (Logan—ALP) (4.32 p.m.): I rise to second the motion moved by the Minister. Indoing so I want to speak about two points within the revocation proposal. The first ...
Speech byJOHN MICKELMEMBER FOR LOGANHansard 4 March 1999HEINER DOCUMENTSMr MICKEL (Logan—ALP) (6.52 p.m.): We have just seen the greatest absence of leadershipever. The member said, "Come clean. Be honest. Do something about it. Show leadership." Themember ...
Speech byJOHN MICKELMEMBER FOR LOGANHansard 15 April 1999RACQ ELECTIONSMr MICKEL (Logan—ALP) (10.18 a.m.): Today I am calling for a secret ballot for councillorpositions in the RACQ elections. Decades after secret ballots have been accepted practice for ...
Speech byJOHN MICKELMEMBER FOR LOGANHansard 15 April 1999WORKCOVER QUEENSLAND AMENDMENT BILLMr MICKEL (Logan—ALP) (5.22 p.m.): For the benefit of the member for Gregory, I point outthat the member for Townsville spent 15 years in small business. There is one ...
Speech byJOHN MICKELMEMBER FOR LOGANHansard 15 April 1999ELECTRICITY INDUSTRYMr MICKEL (Logan—ALP) (6.27 p.m.): I am glad that we are speaking tonight about power,because the Opposition was talking about power failures. Those on that side of the House would ...
Speech byJOHN MICKELMEMBER FOR LOGANHansard 9 March 1999TRANS-TASMAN MUTUAL RECOGNITION (QUEENSLAND) BILLMr MICKEL (Logan—ALP) (12.57 p.m.): I also support the Trans-Tasman Mutual Recognition(Queensland) Bill. Before I make some comments about the Bill, I ...
Speech byJOHN MICKELMEMBER FOR LOGANHansard 11 March 1999RURAL QUEENSLANDMr MICKEL (Logan—ALP) (6.34 p.m.): Two words have been missing from tonight's debate,and they are "Federal Government". It is the Federal Government that controls the key to so many ...
Speech byJOHN MICKELMEMBER FOR LOGANHansard 11 March 1999MR H. BURNSMr MICKEL (Logan—ALP) (7.04 p.m.): Tonight I want to pay tribute to Hugh Burns, acommunity development officer in Logan City, for his hard work and dedication in bringing together ...
Speech byJOHN MICKELMEMBER FOR LOGANHansard 25 March 1999MEMBERS' ETHICS AND PARLIAMENTARY PRIVILEGES COMMITTEE ReportsMr MICKEL (Logan—ALP) (10.12 a.m.): I lay upon the table of the House report No. 29 of thecommittee titled Report on a Matter of ...
Speech byJOHN MICKELMEMBER FOR LOGANHansard 25 March 1999CYPRESS INDUSTRY, WESTERN QUEENSLANDMr MICKEL (Logan—ALP) (6.38 p.m.): All that tonight's motion from One Nation shows is thatits members either read Saturday's Courier-Mail or, more probably, someone ...
Speech byJOHN MICKELMEMBER FOR LOGANHansard 25 March 1999EARLY INTERVENTION AND PARENTING SUPPORT PROGRAMMr MICKEL (Logan—ALP) (7.20 p.m.): I want to defend the parents of Logan against theOpposition's disgraceful attack on the Government's early intervention ...
Speech byJOHN MICKELMEMBER FOR LOGANHansard 13 April 1999EXPLOSIVES BILLMr MICKEL (Logan—ALP) (3.40 p.m.): The Explosives Bill is designed to replace the existingExplosives Act 1952. As the Opposition spokesman has indicated, the Bill has bipartisan ...
Speech byJOHN MICKELMEMBER FOR LOGANHansard 13 April 1999FORESTRY INDUSTRYMr MICKEL (Logan—ALP) (6.49 p.m.): Tonight we have heard from the guilty people of theOpposition, the people who for two and a half years of Government had their hands on the levers. ...
Speech byJOHN MICKELMEMBER FOR LOGANHansard 27 April 1999RACQ ELECTIONSMr MICKEL (Logan—ALP) (12.20 p.m.): Firstly, I want to praise the member for Redlands forpointing out what an excellent contribution the cotton industry makes to rural and ...
Speech byJOHN MICKELMEMBER FOR LOGANHansard 23 March 1999GAMING MACHINE AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr MICKEL (Logan—ALP) (5.29 p.m.): This Bill should be supported. The club industry, withabout 1.3 million members in Queensland, is largely community ...
Speech byJOHN MICKELMEMBER FOR LOGANHansard 4 March 1999SUNCORP-METWAY AUTOMATIC TELLER MACHINESMr MICKEL (Logan—ALP) (7.08 p.m.): Honourable members will recall my ongoing calls toupgrade the automatic teller machines outside the Marsden Park shopping ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR WARWICKHansard 9 December 1999CRIMINAL LAW AMENDMENT BILLMr SPRINGBORG (Warwick—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (5.49 p.m.): Generally,the Opposition will support this legislation. However, during the Committee stage ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR WARWICKHansard 9 December 1999PROPERTY LAW AMENDMENT BILLMr SPRINGBORG (Warwick—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (9.01 p.m.): This Bill isaimed at providing a clear, comprehensive and fair statutory framework for ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR WARWICKHansard 10 December 1999VEGETATION MANAGEMENT BILLMr SPRINGBORG (Warwick—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (11.06 a.m.): In rising toparticipate in this debate and oppose this repugnant Vegetation Management ...
Speech byMr LEN STEPHANMEMBER FOR GYMPIEHansard 3 March 1999REVOCATION OF STATE FOREST AREASMr STEPHAN (Gympie—NPA) (4.39 p.m.): This afternoon I will not delay the House unduly.However, I wish to make a few comments about this issue. Every couple of weeks, ...
Speech byMr LEN STEPHANMEMBER FOR GYMPIEHansard 10 March 1999CORRECTIVE SERVICES AND PENALTIES AND SENTENCES AMENDMENT BILLMr STEPHAN (Gympie—NPA) (10.56 p.m.): It gives me a great deal of pleasure to take part inthis debate. As has been mentioned before ...
Speech byMr LEN STEPHANMEMBER FOR GYMPIEHansard 10 & 24 March 1999CORRECTIVE SERVICES AND PENALTIES AND SENTENCES AMENDMENT BILLMr STEPHAN (Gympie—NPA) (10.56 p.m.): It gives me a great deal of pleasure to take part inthis debate. As has been mentioned ...
Speech byMr LEN STEPHANMEMBER FOR GYMPIEHansard 25 March 1999GYMPIE FLOODSMr STEPHAN (Gympie—NPA) (7.27 p.m.): In February this year businesses and houses inGympie were inundated by flood waters. Buildings suffered very badly and many businesses wereforced ...
Speech byMr LEN STEPHANMEMBER FOR GYMPIEHansard 15 April 1999WORKCOVER QUEENSLAND AMENDMENT BILLMr STEPHAN (Gympie—NPA) (9.51 p.m.): It gives me a great deal of pleasure to join in thedebate this evening and to speak on this very important workers ...
Speech byMr LEN STEPHANMEMBER FOR GYMPIEHansard 10 June 1999INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS BILLMr STEPHAN (Gympie—NPA) (12.34 a.m.): It gives me a great deal of pleasure to join in thisdebate this evening, even at this late hour. One aspect of the present debate on ...
Speech byMr LEN STEPHANMEMBER FOR GYMPIEHansard 22 July 1999AUSTRALIA ACTS (REQUEST) BILLMr STEPHAN (Gympie—NPA) (12.14 p.m.): It gives me a great deal of pleasure to take part inthis debate. From what I have been hearing, it seems that some members are ...
Speech byMr LEN STEPHANMEMBER FOR GYMPIEHansard 26 August 1999ACQUISITION OF LAND AMENDMENT BILLMr STEPHAN (Gympie—NPA) (4.14 p.m.): It gives me great pleasure to take part in this debateon the Acquisition of Land Amendment Bill. I draw to the attention of ...
Speech byMr LEN STEPHANMEMBER FOR GYMPIEHansard 14 September 1999PRIMARY INDUSTRIES LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr STEPHAN (Gympie—NPA) (12.45 p.m.): I take this opportunity to bring to the attention ofthe House a couple of issues that really do not get very ...
Speech byDr LESLEY CLARKMEMBER FOR BARRON RIVERHansard 10 & 11 March 1999CHILD PROTECTION BILLDr CLARK (Barron River—ALP) (5.54 p.m.): In common with my parliamentary colleagues heretonight, I congratulate the Minister on bringing this legislation into the ...
Speech byDr LESLEY CLARKMEMBER FOR BARRON RIVERHansard 11 March 1999USE OF PLAIN ENGLISH IN GOVERNMENT CORRESPONDENCEDr CLARK (Barron River—ALP) (5.09 p.m.): "Whosoever shall gild or silver or shall with any wash or materials capable of producingthe color or ...
Speech byDr LESLEY CLARKMEMBER FOR BARRON RIVERHansard 11 March 1999SPORTING AND ARTS ACADEMY, CAIRNSDr CLARK (Barron River—ALP) (7.12 p.m.): Earlier this week, I spoke about a proposal that wasput forward at the regional communities conference in Cairns for ...
Speech byMr LEN STEPHANMEMBER FOR GYMPIEHansard 30 November 1999FORESTRY AMENDMENT BILLMr STEPHAN (Gympie—NPA) (12.56 a.m.): It gives me great pleasure to join in this debate onthe Forestry Amendment Bill, although it is very sad that we have to debate this ...
Speech byMr LEN STEPHANMEMBER FOR GYMPIEHansard 9 December 1999WATER RESOURCES AMENDMENT BILLMr STEPHAN (Gympie—NPA) (11.30 a.m.): It gives me a great deal of pleasure to join in thisdebate this morning on the Water Resources Amendment Bill. Wherever we go ...
Speech byDr LESLEY CLARKMEMBER FOR BARRON RIVERHansard 2 March 1999CYCLONE RONADr CLARK (Barron River—ALP) (7.20 p.m.): I have experienced four cyclones since moving toCairns in 1981. I have been through Winifred, Joy, Justin and most recently Cyclone Rona. ...
Speech byDr LESLEY CLARKMEMBER FOR BARRON RIVERHansard 3 March 1999CORRECTIVE SERVICES AND PENALTIES AND SENTENCES AMENDMENT BILLDr CLARK (Barron River—ALP) (10.50 p.m.): Tonight I have been listening with interest to thedebate. It is true that many of my ...
Speech byDr LESLEY CLARKMEMBER FOR BARRON RIVERHansard 9 March 1999REGIONAL COMMUNITIES PROGRAMDr CLARK (Barron River—ALP) (12.20 p.m.): Governments that lose touch and stop listening tothe community are voted out of office. The Beattie Government has learnt ...
Speech byDr LESLEY CLARKMEMBER FOR BARRON RIVERHansard 10 March 1999POLICING, BARRON RIVER ELECTORATEDr CLARK (Barron River—ALP) (11.25 p.m.): The Beattie Government is a can-do Governmentthat delivers. Before the 1998 election, Police Minister Tom Barton ...
Speech byMr LEN STEPHANMEMBER FOR GYMPIEHansard 28 October 1999APPROPRIATION BILLEstimates Committee FReportMr STEPHAN (Gympie—NPA) (12.52 p.m.): It gives me a great deal of pleasure to join in thedebate on the report of Estimate Committee F as it relates to ...
Speech byMr LEN STEPHANMEMBER FOR GYMPIEHansard 24 November 1999LIQUOR AMENDMENT BILLMr STEPHAN (Gympie—NPA) (8.51 p.m.): It gives me a great deal of pleasure to join thedebate on the Liquor Amendment Bill. Those people we honour on Anzac Day paid the ...
Speech byMr LEN STEPHANMEMBER FOR GYMPIEHansard 26 November 1999PRIMARY INDUSTRY BODIES REFORM BILLMr STEPHAN (Gympie—NPA) (3.25 p.m.): It gives me a great deal of pleasure to join thisdebate. When Pat Purcell was speaking to this Bill, he was getting ...
Speech byDr LESLEY CLARKMEMBER FOR BARRON RIVERHansard 23 March 1999COASTWATCHDr CLARK (Barron River—ALP) (7.25 p.m.): When the people of Cairns opened their CairnsPost newspaper on Saturday, 13 March, they were confronted with a screaming ...
Speech byMr LEN STEPHANMEMBER FOR GYMPIEHansard 3 March 1999GYMPIE FLOODSMr STEPHAN (Gympie—NPA) (11.14 p.m.): In the past week or so I have had the honour ofrepresenting my electorate in relation to the recent floods. Some of the people involved are to ...
Speech byMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard 22 July 1999MR G. NUTTERMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—IND) (7.20 p.m.): I rise to highlight the plight of Mr GlenNutter, a young man in my electorate who is seeking a chance to prove his competence to ...
Speech byMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard 17 August 1999INTERACTIVE GAMBLING (PLAYER PROTECTION) AMENDMENT BILLMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—IND) (10.58 p.m.): Before addressing the InteractiveGambling (Player Protection) Amendment Bill, I wish ...
Speech byMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard 18 August 1999SCHOOL UNIFORM BILLMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—IND) (10.45 p.m.): In speaking to the School Uniform Bill, Iwould have to disagree with the previous speaker on just a couple of issues. I ...
Speech byMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard 27 October 1999LIQUOR AMENDMENT BILLMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—IND) (9.05 p.m.): We have debated this issue that iscurrently before the House over a long period. We have debated it as a motion and now ...
Speech byMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard 28 October 1999APPROPRIATION BILLEstimates Committee EReportMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—IND) (11.51 a.m.): At the outset, may I thank the memberfor Mackay for his work as chairman of the committee. I ...
Speech byMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard 10 November 1999FAMILY SERVICES AMENDMENT BILLMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—IND) (4.58 p.m.): In speaking to this Bill, firstly, I would liketo thank the Minister for giving me the opportunity to be ...
Speech byMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard 19 August 1999MS C. WENITONGMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—IND) (7.07 p.m.): I rise to pay tribute to a beautiful lady,Cecelia Wenitong, usually called Cec. To her family she was known as Nanna Tong. Cec ...
Speech byMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard 24 August 1999WATER USAGE, GLADSTONE ELECTORATEMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—IND) (12.08 p.m.): I rise to speak on behalf of a group ofpeople in my electorate who have been fighting for a just result over ...
Speech byMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard 24 August 1999TOURISM LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—IND) (3.10 p.m.): In supporting the Tourism LegislationAmendment Bill, I wish to make a couple of points. Tourism Queensland, ...
Speech byMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard 25 August 1999ROAD TRANSPORT REFORM BILLMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—IND) (5.25 p.m.): I thank the Minister for the advice andinformation on the Road Transport Reform Bill that he made available to my ...
Speech byMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard 17 September 19991999 STATE BUDGETMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—IND) (11.59 a.m.): It really is a privilege to be able to speakon this year's Budget. For many people in the State, when the Budget is ...
Speech byMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard 10 November 1999GREYHOUND RACING INDUSTRYMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—IND) (11.08 p.m.): It is more than disappointing thattonight I speak in defence of yet another group of people who appear to have ...
Speech byMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard 11 November 1999PUBLIC SECTOR ETHICS AMENDMENT BILLMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—IND) (9.16 p.m.): In speaking to the Public Sector EthicsBill, I will probably be reiterating the comments of members on ...
Speech byMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard 11 November 1999DOMESTIC VIOLENCE (FAMILY PROTECTION) AMENDMENT BILLMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—IND) (12.06 a.m.): I rise to speak on the Domestic Violence(Family Protection) Amendment Bill. The ...
Speech byMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard 27 August 1999TAB QUEENSLAND LIMITED PRIVATISATION BILLMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—IND) (2.41 p.m.): I rise to speak to the TAB QueenslandLimited Privatisation Bill, having put on the record on a number ...
Speech byMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard 15 September 1999COMMUNITY-BASED REFERENDUM BILLMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—IND) (10.09 p.m.): Helen Gregorczuk of Queensland saidthis in an introduction to an item about citizen-initiated ...
Speech byMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard 24 November 1999HEALTH LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—IND) (12.40 p.m.): I, too, rise to support this legislation.Depending on the definition of "rural and remote", we have ...
Speech byMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard 26 August 1999QUEENSLAND BUILDING SERVICES AUTHORITY AMENDMENT BILLMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—IND) (3.11 p.m.): Together with many other members, Irise to make some comments on the Bill. I ...
Speech byMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard 23 November 1999LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL (No. 2)Mrs LIZ CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—IND) (5.13 p.m.): Rather than contradicting the previousspeaker in the debate on the Local ...
Speech byMIKE REYNOLDSMEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLEHansard 8 June 1999COMMUNITY RENEWAL PROGRAMMr REYNOLDS (Townsville—ALP) (12.15 p.m.): I would like to inform the Parliament today ofthe great success of Labor's Community Renewal Program in Townsville, where the ...
Speech byMIKE REYNOLDSMEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLEHansard 8 June 1999NELLY BAY DEVELOPMENT, MAGNETIC ISLANDMr REYNOLDS (Townsville—ALP) (6.35 p.m.): I find it amusing that the Opposition Leader iscalling on the House to support the Government's handling of the Nelly ...
Speech byMIKE REYNOLDSMEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLEHansard 10 June 1999INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS BILLMr REYNOLDS (Townsville—ALP) (4.20 p.m.): The introduction of the Industrial Relations Bill1999 will see new industrial laws for the 21st century that promote jobs for ...
Speech byMIKE REYNOLDSMEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLEHansard 22 July 1999VIOLENCE AGAINST GAY AND LESBIAN COMMUNITYMr REYNOLDS (Townsville—ALP) (7.18 p.m.): Townsville people have been shocked this weekto learn of another repugnant and un-Australian act of violence ...
Speech byMIKE REYNOLDSMEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLEHansard 15 September 1999TOWNSVILLE CBD TASK FORCEMr REYNOLDS (Townsville—ALP) (10.26 a.m.): The Townsville CBD task force will step up itspublic consultation on proposed plans to revitalise the inner city area when ...
Speech byMIKE REYNOLDSMEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLEHansard 16 September 19991999 STATE BUDGETMr REYNOLDS (Townsville—ALP) (12.50 a.m.): It is with a great deal of pleasure that I speak infavour of the second Beattie Budget—a Budget which contains good news for ...
Speech byMIKE REYNOLDSMEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLEHansard 26 October 1999THE STRAND REDEVELOPMENT, TOWNSVILLEMr REYNOLDS (Townsville—ALP) (12.18 p.m.): Townsville's award winning $29.8mredevelopment of the Strand has been hailed as a spectacular environmental and ...
Speech byMIKE REYNOLDSMEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLEHansard 17 August 1999TOWNSVILLE BASE LOAD POWER STATIONMr REYNOLDS (Townsville—ALP) (12.32 p.m.): There is no question that a gas-fired base loadpower station in Townsville is vital to north Queensland domestic ...
Speech byMIKE REYNOLDSMEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLEHansard 19 August 1999SCHIZOPHRENIA FELLOWSHIP OF NORTH QUEENSLANDMr REYNOLDS (Townsville—ALP) (7.22 p.m.): Tonight I call on the Federal Government to playits part in the funding crisis affecting the Schizophrenia ...
Speech byMIKE REYNOLDSMEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLEHansard 24 August 1999ECONOMIC EFFECTS OF FEDERAL GOVERNMENT CUTSMr REYNOLDS (Townsville—ALP) (7.25 p.m.): Over the past two to three years the FederalGovernment's savage withdrawal of funding in the most critical ...
Speech byMr N. ROBERTSMEMBER FOR NUDGEEHansard 9 March 1999ZILLMERE COMMUNITY SPORT AND RECREATION CENTREMr ROBERTS (Nudgee—ALP) (7.10 p.m.): I am pleased to have the opportunity to speak abouta momentous initiative for my electorate. Sports Minister Bob ...
Speech byMr N. ROBERTSMEMBER FOR NUDGEEHansard 11 March 1999AUSTRALIAN CATHOLIC UNIVERSITYMr ROBERTS (Nudgee—ALP) (10.17 a.m.): The Beattie Labor Government has announced a$6m contribution towards relocation of the Australian Catholic University from ...
Speech byMr N. ROBERTSMEMBER FOR NUDGEEHansard 23 March 1999MILLENNIUM BUGMr ROBERTS (Nudgee—ALP) (10.22 a.m.): The Department of State Development is to beapplauded for taking steps to help resolve the year 2000 millennium bug problem. Its year ...
Speech byMr N. ROBERTSMEMBER FOR NUDGEEHansard 24 March 1999CORRECTIVE SERVICES LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr ROBERTS (Nudgee—ALP) (5.20 p.m.): I am pleased to have the opportunity to speak tothis Bill, particularly that aspect of it dealing with the ...
Speech byMIKE REYNOLDSMEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLEHansard 25 November 1999MAGNETIC ISLAND HEALTH SERVICESMr REYNOLDS (Townsville—ALP) (10.19 a.m.): Magnetic Island has excellent emergencymedical facilities. They are indeed second to none in Queensland regional ...
Speech byMIKE REYNOLDSMEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLEHansard 1 December 1999Papua New Guinea Gas Project; AGL Petronas Joint VentureMr REYNOLDS (Townsville—ALP) (11.24 p.m.): Tonight I refer to an announcement that hasbeen made by the Papua New Guinea gas project and ...
Speech byMIKE REYNOLDSMEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLEHansard 7 December 1999TOWNSVILLE PORT ACCESSMr REYNOLDS (Townsville—ALP) (10.02 a.m.): In the past week I have come out stronglyagainst the Perkins Street option proposed in the port access study. I have spoken to ...
Speech byMr N. ROBERTSMEMBER FOR NUDGEEHansard 2 March 1999ROAD SAFETY Mr ROBERTS (Nudgee—ALP) (7.10 p.m.): Last Monday heralded the introduction of the new50 km/h speed limit in built-up areas or suburban streets in south-east Queensland. It is ...
Speech byMr N. ROBERTSMEMBER FOR NUDGEEHansard 4 March 1999POLICE POWERS AND RESPONSIBILITIES AMENDMENT BILL Mr ROBERTS (Nudgee—ALP) (12.37 p.m.): As has been pointed out, the Police Powers andResponsibilities Amendment Bill seeks to rectify some ...
Speech byMr N. ROBERTSMEMBER FOR NUDGEEHansard 4 March 1999ZILLMERE COMMUNITY SPORTS AND RECREATIONAL FACILITYMr ROBERTS (Nudgee—ALP) (7.16 p.m.): I am pleased to advise of a momentous decision formy electorate. Sports Minister, Bob Gibbs, has approved the ...
Speech byMr N. ROBERTSMEMBER FOR NUDGEEHansard 9 March 1999CLEAN-UP AUSTRALIA DAYMr ROBERTS (Nudgee—ALP) (10.23 a.m.): I take this opportunity to congratulate theorganising committees for Clean Up Australia Day, which was held last Sunday, 6 March. I also ...
Speech byMIKE REYNOLDSMEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLEHansard 23 November 1999LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL (No. 2)Mr REYNOLDS (Townsville—ALP) (4.23 p.m.): I have a great deal of pleasure in speaking infavour of the Local Government and Other ...
Speech byMIKE REYNOLDSMEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLEHansard 9 November 1999NESTLÉ WRITE AROUND AUSTRALIAMr REYNOLDS (Townsville—ALP) (10.20 a.m.): Today, two Townsville students, Janelle Evans,a Year 7 pupil who attends the Hermit Park State School, and Year 6 student ...
Speech byMIKE REYNOLDSMEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLEHansard 9 November 1999QUEENSLAND ACADEMY OF SPORT, NORTH QUEENSLANDMr REYNOLDS (Townsville—ALP) (7.09 p.m.): The Townsville-based Queensland Academy ofSport, north Queensland branch, performs a vital role in tapping ...
Speech byMIKE REYNOLDSMEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLEHansard 28 October 1999REPUBLICMr REYNOLDS (Townsville—ALP) (10.26 a.m.): Last week I called on Queenslanders to graspthe opportunity to take Australia into the next century as a new republic for the new ...
Speech byHon. P. BRADDYMEMBER FOR KEDRONHansard 10 June 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTBreaking the Unemployment CycleHon. P. J. BRADDY (Kedron—ALP) (Minister for Employment, Training and Industrial Relations)(10.06 a.m.), by leave: Last year, the Beattie ...
Speech byHon. P. BRADDYMEMBER FOR KEDRONHansard 11 June 1999INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS BILLHon. P. J. BRADDY (Kedron—ALP) (Minister for Employment, Training and Industrial Relations)(2.58 p.m.), in reply: I thank honourable members for their contributions to this ...
Speech byHon. P. BRADDYMEMBER FOR KEDRONHansard 22 July 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTVision and Constitution for TAFE QueenslandHon. P. J. BRADDY (Kedron—ALP) (Minister for Employment, Training and Industrial Relations)(10.04 a.m.), by leave: Last Friday I ...
Speech byHon. P. BRADDYMEMBER FOR KEDRONHansard 24 August 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTTrainingHon. P. J. BRADDY (Kedron—ALP) (Minister for Employment, Training and Industrial Relations)(9.44 a.m.), by leave: High quality training is essential for the future ...
Speech byHon. P. BRADDYMEMBER FOR KEDRONHansard 25 August 1999SES POSITIONS, MERIT SELECTIONHon. P. J. BRADDY (Kedron—ALP) (Minister for Employment, Training and Industrial Relations)(6.15 p.m.): I move the following amendment—"Delete all words after 'That ...
Speech byHon. P. BRADDYMEMBER FOR KEDRONHansard 26 August 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTSkills Week Hon. P. J. BRADDY (Kedron—ALP) (Minister for Employment, Training and Industrial Relations)(9.43 a.m.), by leave: This week, at 85 events in 30 centres across ...
Speech byHon. P. BRADDYMEMBER FOR KEDRONHansard 16 September 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTEmployee Entitlements Hon. P. J. BRADDY (Kedron—ALP) (Minister for Employment, Training and Industrial Relations)(9.58 a.m.), by leave: The protection of employee ...
Speech byHon. P. BRADDYMEMBER FOR KEDRONHansard 28 October 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTDivision of Workplace Health and SafetyHon. P. J. BRADDY (Kedron—ALP) (Minister for Employment, Training and Industrial Relations)(9.47 a.m.), by leave: I wish to inform the ...
Speech byHon. P. BRADDYMEMBER FOR KEDRONHansard 28 October 1999APPROPRIATION BILLEstimates Committee FReportHon. P. J. BRADDY (Kedron—ALP) (Minister for Employment, Training and Industrial Relations)(12.37 p.m.): At the outset I wish to defend and affirm the ...
Speech byHon. P. BRADDYMEMBER FOR KEDRONHansard 23 November 1999TRADING (ALLOWABLE HOURS) AMENDMENT BILLHon. P. J. BRADDY (Kedron—ALP) (Minister for Employment, Training and Industrial Relations)(2.41 p.m.): I move—"That the Bill be now read a second time."It ...
Speech byHon. P. BRADDYMEMBER FOR KEDRONHansard 24 November 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTBuilding and Construction Contracts— Structured Training PolicyHon. P. J. BRADDY (Kedron—ALP) (Minister for Employment, Training and Industrial Relations)(9.39 a.m.), by ...
Speech byHon. P. BRADDYMEMBER FOR KEDRONHansard 25 November 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTQueensland Public Service; Wage OfferHon. P. J. BRADDY (Kedron—ALP) (Minister for Employment, Training and Industrial Relations)(9.45 a.m.), by leave: The Beattie Labor ...
Speech byHon. P. BRADDYMEMBER FOR KEDRONHansard 25 November 1999ANZAC DAY AMENDMENT BILLHon. P. J. BRADDY (Kedron—ALP) (Minister for Employment, Training and Industrial Relations)(12.47 p.m.), in reply: I thank the Opposition for its official support for the ...
Speech byHon. P. BRADDYMEMBER FOR KEDRONHansard 1 December 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTVocational Education and TrainingHon. P. J. BRADDY (Kedron—ALP) (Minister for Employment, Training and Industrial Relations)(9.53 a.m.), by leave: I wish to advise the House ...
Speech byHon. P. BRADDYMEMBER FOR KEDRONHansard 2 December 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTWorkplace Relations LegislationHon. P. J. BRADDY (Kedron—ALP) (Minister for Employment, Training and Industrial Relations)(9.49 a.m.), by leave: Earlier this week, a Senate ...
Speech byHon. P. BRADDYMEMBER FOR KEDRONHansard 17 August 1999MOTIONS OF CONDOLENCEDeaths of Mr C. R. Rappolt and Mr R. B. J. PilbeamHon. P. J. BRADDY (Kedron—ALP) (Minister for Employment, Training and Industrial Relations)(10.18 a.m.): I rise to support the ...
Speech byHon. P. BRADDYMEMBER FOR KEDRONHansard 18 August 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTIndustrial Relations Hon. P. J. BRADDY (Kedron—ALP) (Minister for Employment, Training and Industrial Relations)(9.50 a.m.), by leave: Since coming to office, the Beattie ...
Speech byHon. P. BRADDYMEMBER FOR KEDRONHansard 19 August 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTWorkplace Health and Safety Enforcement Framework for Queensland Hon. P. J. BRADDY (Kedron—ALP) (Minister for Employment, Training and Industrial Relations)(9.54 a.m.), by ...
Speech byHon. P. BRADDYMEMBER FOR KEDRONHansard 8 December 1999TRADING (ALLOWABLE HOURS) AMENDMENT BILLHon. P. J. BRADDY (Kedron—ALP) (Minister for Employment, Training and Industrial Relations)(4.34 p.m.), in reply: I thank the member for Clayfield, the ...
Speech byHon. P. BRADDYMEMBER FOR KEDRONHansard 9 December 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTBuilding and Construction Industry Safety Task ForceHon. P. J. BRADDY (Kedron—ALP) (Minister for Employment, Training and Industrial Relations)(9.52 a.m.), by leave: The ...
Speech byHon. P. BRADDYMEMBER FOR KEDRONHansard 10 December 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTWorkers Compensation PremiumsHon. P. J. BRADDY (Kedron—ALP) (Minister for Employment, Training and Industrial Relations)(9.46 a.m.), by leave: There has been concern for some ...
Speech byPAUL LUCAS, MLAMEMBER FOR LYTTONHansard 4 March 1999PARLIAMENTARY CRIMINAL JUSTICE COMMITTEEReportMr LUCAS (Lytton—ALP) (10.11 a.m.): I lay upon the table of the House a report of theParliamentary Criminal Justice Committee titled A report in ...
Speech byPAUL LUCAS, MLAMEMBER FOR LYTTONHansard 4 March 1999POLICE POWERS AND RESPONSIBILITIES AMENDMENT BILLMr LUCAS (Lytton—ALP) (3.04 p.m.): I want to make only a brief contribution to the debate.This Bill is very important legislation that corrects a ...
Speech byPAUL LUCAS, MLAMEMBER FOR LYTTONHansard 4 March 1999WYNNUM GRAFFITI TASK FORCEMr LUCAS (Lytton—ALP) (7.27 p.m.): Tonight I want to speak about a great local project in myelectorate, that is, the Wynnum Graffiti Task Force. I have been privileged to ...
Speech byHon. P. BRADDYMEMBER FOR KEDRONHansard 27 October 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTBreaking the Unemployment CycleHon. P. J. BRADDY (Kedron—ALP) (Minister for Employment, Training and Industrial Relations)(9.49 a.m.), by leave: A year ago this week, Premier ...
Speech byPAUL LUCAS, MLAMEMBER FOR LYTTONHansard 3 March 1999PARLIAMENTARY CRIMINAL JUSTICE COMMISSIONReportMr LUCAS (Lytton—ALP) (10.13 a.m.): I lay upon the table of the House a CJC research papertitled A Snapshot of Crime in Queensland. This publication is ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 1 December 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTAnderson Dawson CentenaryHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.34 a.m.), by leave: Today is anhistoric day for Queensland, and, in particular, ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 1 December 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTFisheries (East Coast Trawl) Management Plan Hon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.44 a.m.), by leave: Yesterday in theSenate the Federal ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 2 December 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTPasminco Century Zinc Mine; Native TitleHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.32 a.m.), by leave: Last week in thisHouse, I informed honourable ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 3 December 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTYoung Australian of the Year Awards; EnvironmentHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.33 a.m.), by leave: I want to tellmembers of this House ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 7 December 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTComprehensive Cancer Research CentreHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.35 a.m.), by leave: Later today I willbe unveiling the foundation ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 7 December 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTMulticulturalismHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.38 a.m.), by leave: Members of thisHouse would know of my Government's commitment to ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 24 November 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTDoomadgeeHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.33 a.m.), by leave: The House will beaware of some unrest within the community of Doomadgee in ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 24 November 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTPremier's Awards; Business ConfidenceHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.36 a.m.), by leave: Tonight I will beattending a ceremony that ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 25 November 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTVision for AustraliaHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.33 a.m.), by leave: I raise the issueof the need for a vision for Australia's ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 25 November 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTQueensland Commemorative Events and Celebrations CommitteeHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.38 a.m.), by leave: I want to putmore pride, ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 2 December 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTDisability Services QueenslandHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier) (9.42 a.m.), by leave: Tomorrow is theUnited Nations International Day of ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 2 December 1999STATE GOVERNMENT PERFORMANCEHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier) (5.16 p.m.): I move—"Delete all words after ', that' and add the following words:'After only 17 months ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 3 December 1999PRIVILEGEDestruction of Documents, Hervey Bay Office of Department of FamiliesHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.30 a.m.): Yesterday the honourablemember of ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 26 November 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTGovernment AchievementsHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.33 a.m.), by leave: It is 17 monthstoday since Labor was sworn into office. In ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 23 November 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTWallabies; Rugby World Cup and Bledisloe Cup Hon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.37 a.m.), by leave: Australia has aproud history of ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 23 November 1999PARLIAMENTARY COMMISSIONER AND FREEDOM OF INFORMATION AMENDMENT BILLHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (12.31 p.m.): I move—"That the Bill be now read a second ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 30 November 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTPremier's Millennium AwardsHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.36 a.m.), by leave: It gives me greatpleasure today to announce the ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 30 November 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTSmart StateHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.40 a.m.), by leave: Honourablemembers will be well aware that my Government proposes to make ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 23 November 1999DEPARTMENT OF STATE DEVELOPMENTHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (6.17 p.m.): I move—"That all words after 'House' be deleted and substitute—'Congratulates the ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 25 November 1999LIQUOR AMENDMENT BILL, DIVISIONS; GOVERNMENT NUMBERSHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (10.14 a.m.): I rise to inform the Houseof some very valuable information. ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 25 November 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTSale of Fortified Wine, DoomadgeeHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (11.29 a.m.), by leave: Members of thisHouse would be aware that I ...
Speech byMr. R. CONNORMEMBER FOR NERANGHansard 8 June 1999YEAR 2000 INFORMATION DISCLOSURE BILLMr CONNOR (Nerang—LP) (5.42 p.m.): Before I speak specifically to the Bill, I think it isimportant to put on record some background to this year 2000 problem. I, ...
Speech byMr. R. CONNORMEMBER FOR NERANGHansard 11 June 1999INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS BILLMr CONNOR (Nerang—LP) (11.45 a.m.): Today we saw Queensland's unemployment rate hit8%. That is certainly not a trend that is consistent with the Government's statements, and I ...
Speech byMr. R. CONNORMEMBER FOR NERANGHansard 17 August 1999INTERACTIVE GAMBLING (PLAYER PROTECTION) AMENDMENT BILLMr CONNOR (Nerang—LP) (10.26 p.m.): I rise to speak on the Interactive Gambling (PlayerProtection) Amendment Bill. I want to speak briefly ...
Speech byMr. R. CONNORMEMBER FOR NERANGHansard 14 September 1999COMMUNICATION AND INFORMATION STRATEGIC PLANMr CONNOR (Nerang—LP) (11.49 a.m.): Recently, the Minister responsible for IT, TerryMackenroth, released his much-awaited communication and information ...
Speech byMr. R. CONNORMEMBER FOR NERANGHansard 27 October 1999APPROPRIATION BILLEstimates Committee BReportMr CONNOR (Nerang—LP) (3.42 p.m.): I rise to speak to the report of Estimates Committee Band, more particularly, on the Ambulance Service. A recent ...
Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 4 March 1999GOVERNMENT PERFORMANCEHon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (10.22 a.m.): Thismorning we have seen the penny drop in respect of honourable members ...
Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 4 March 1999HEINER DOCUMENTSHon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (6.11 p.m.): Isecond the motion moved by the honourable member for Indooroopilly and make this ...
Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 9 March 1999PREMIERHon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (11.30 a.m.): The"can't do" tag is obviously getting to the Premier. This was very obvious last week, as we ...
Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 9 March 1999TRANS-TASMAN MUTUAL RECOGNITION (QUEENSLAND) BILLHon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (12.45 p.m.): I am inthe somewhat unusual position of speaking or ...
Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 9 March 1999LAND AND RESOURCES TRIBUNAL BILLHon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (3.43 p.m.): TheOpposition will not be opposing this legislation, but we do have ...
Speech byPHIL REEVESMEMBER FOR MANSFIELDHansard 30 November 1999QUEENSLAND SPORTS AWARDMr REEVES (Mansfield—ALP) (10.25 a.m.): Last night, along with a number of my colleagueson both sides of the House, I had the pleasure of attending the Sports Federation of ...
Speech byPHIL REEVESMEMBER FOR MANSFIELDHansard 1 December 1999PROSTITUTION BILLMr REEVES (Mansfield—ALP) (4.10 p.m.): I chose to speak on the Prostitution Bill so as torepresent the views of my community in this place. I also wished to demonstrate that, ...
Speech byMr. R. CONNORMEMBER FOR NERANGHansard 3 March 1999CORRECTIVE SERVICES AND PENALTIES AND SENTENCES AMENDMENT BILLMr CONNOR (Nerang—LP) (9.49 p.m.): I rise to speak to the Corrective Services and Penaltiesand Sentences Amendment Bill mainly because ...
Speech byMr. R. CONNORMEMBER FOR NERANGHansard 25 March 1999CRIMINAL JUSTICE COMMISSION; COMMENTS BY MINISTER FOR MAIN ROADSMr CONNOR (Nerang—LP) (7.11 p.m.): This morning in Parliament the Minister for Main Roadsmade certain comments. These involved matters ...
Speech byMr. R. CONNORMEMBER FOR NERANGHansard 15 April 1999WORKCOVER QUEENSLAND AMENDMENT BILLMr CONNOR (Nerang—LP) (3.53 p.m.): In speaking against the changes to WorkCoverproposed by the Government, I reiterate that the Opposition is all in favour of ...
Speech byHon. RAY HOLLISMEMBER FOR REDCLIFFEHansard 10 December 1999VALEDICTORYMr SPEAKER: Honourable members, at the end of another parliamentary year, I thank allmembers for their contributions—even during the most hectic of debates—and often their wisdom. ...
Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 2 March 1999MOTION OF CONDOLENCEDeaths of Mr R. T. McLean, MLA, and Mr L. J. Yewdale, MLAHon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (9.42 a.m.): In risingto second the ...
Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 2 March 1999GORDONSTONE MINEHon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (11.35 a.m.): Inrecent weeks here in Queensland we have seen decent, law-abiding Queensland ...
Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 2 March 1999GORDONSTONE MINE DISPUTE; MEMBER FOR FITZROYHon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (6 p.m.): I move—"That this House, noting with concern the impact on ...
Speech byMr. R. CONNORMEMBER FOR NERANGHansard 9 November 1999APEC TECHNOMARTMr CONNOR (Nerang—LP) (6.25 p.m.): It is quite obvious that the Government has not realisedjust how much damage this Technomart fiasco has caused Queensland. There is a giant wave ...
Speech byMr. R. CONNORMEMBER FOR NERANGHansard 9 November 1999PROPERTY LAW AMENDMENT BILLMr CONNOR (Nerang—LP) (10.11 p.m.): I rise to speak on this debate in a bit of a quandary onthe basis that in no way, shape or form do I want to be seen to be condoning a ...
Speech byHon. RAY HOLLISMEMBER FOR REDCLIFFEHansard 26 May 1999STOLEN GENERATION DEBATEMr SPEAKER: Order! I wish to refer to a speech by the Honourable Leader of the Opposition ina debate on the stolen generations in the Parliament yesterday. The comments by ...
Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 3 March 1999CORRECTIVE SERVICES AND PENALTIES AND SENTENCES AMENDMENT BILLHon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (9.04 p.m.): It is veryclear that the can't do ...
Speech byHon. RAY HOLLISMEMBER FOR REDCLIFFEHansard 27 May 1999APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILLEstimates Committee AReport No. 1Mr SPEAKER (12.25 p.m.): I firstly thank members who have taken part in this debate. In themain they have been very complimentary ...
Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 10 March 1999GORDONSTONE STRIKEHon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (10.12 a.m.): Thismorning we saw the incredible announcement by the Premier that the taxpayers ...
Speech byMr. R. CONNORMEMBER FOR NERANGHansard 27 May 1999FISHERMEN'S HUTSMr CONNOR (Nerang—LP) (7.14 p.m.): Tonight, I rise to speak about fishermen's huts. Thismorning during question time the responsible Minister, Rod Welford, would not guarantee the ...
Speech byMr S. SANTOROMEMBER FOR CLAYFIELDHansard 8 June 1999PROFESSOR DOAN VIET HOATMr SANTORO (Clayfield—LP) (11.52 p.m.): hard labour in camps with inadequate food andRecently, I had the honour of meeting Amnesty medicine and in unhygienic living ...
Speech byMr S. SANTOROMEMBER FOR CLAYFIELDHansard 8 June 1999TRAINEESHIPSMr SANTORO (Clayfield—LP) (11.47 a.m.): Queensland people", but I hope that, in fact, it isOn 3 March this year, the Minister for the public servants who have misled the ...
Speech byMr S. SANTOROMEMBER FOR CLAYFIELDHansard 8 June 1999YEAR 2000 INFORMATION DISCLOSURE BILLMr SANTORO (Clayfield—LP) (8.34 p.m.): Y2K compliance of their own systems and theOne of the most immediate and pressing issues state of readiness of key supply ...
Speech byMr S. SANTOROMEMBER FOR CLAYFIELDHansard 9 June 1999INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS BILLMr SANTORO (Clayfield—LP) (2.57 p.m.): Mr SANTORO: Clearly the world will not comeThe Opposition will be opposing the Beattie Labor to an end. However, it clearly will be a ...
Speech byMr SANTO SANTOROMEMBER FOR CLAYFIELDHansard 20 July 1999CITY/VALLEY BYPASSMr SANTORO (Clayfield—LP) (11.50 a.m.): a fact that the Brisbane City Council and theToday, I wish to address the issue of the consultants for the Brisbane City Council have ...
Speech byMr SANTO SANTOROMEMBER FOR CLAYFIELDHansard 20 July 1999NATIVE TITLE (QUEENSLAND) STATE PROVISIONS AMENDMENT BILLMr SANTORO (Clayfield—LP) (3.45 p.m.): I Firstly, I am concerned that the Premier hasconcur with comments made by honourable attempted to ...
Speech byMr SANTO SANTOROMEMBER FOR CLAYFIELDHansard 21 July 1999AUSTRALIA ACTS (REQUEST) BILLMr SANTORO (Clayfield—LP) (3.54 p.m.): In a debate on a Bill such as this I could dragBefore making my substantive contribution, I note out of the textbooks this or ...
Speech byMr SANTO SANTOROMEMBER FOR CLAYFIELDHansard 21 July 1999CHILD ABUSE; FORDE INQUIRY RECOMMENDATIONSMr SANTORO (Clayfield—LP) (6.13 p.m.): I any opportunity go by to remedy the wrongs thatam pleased to second the motion moved by the they ...
Speech byMr SANTO SANTOROMEMBER FOR CLAYFIELDHansard 21 July 1999SCHOOL UNIFORM BILLMr SANTORO (Clayfield—LP) (10.11 p.m.): "The position therefore is that puttingIn speaking to the School Uniform Bill, I intend to inappropriate dress code aside, a ...
Speech byMr SANTO SANTOROMEMBER FOR CLAYFIELDHansard 21 July 1999DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT, TRAINING AND INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS Mr SANTORO (Clayfield—LP) (11 p.m.): In 'younger' apprentices has very closelyprevious contributions I have drawn the attention ...
Speech byMr SANTO SANTOROMEMBER FOR CLAYFIELDHansard 22 July 1999CAR PARKING FOR PERSONS WITH A DISABILITY Mr SANTORO (Clayfield—LP) (7.04 p.m.): council voted to allow officers from its regulatedPeople who park in specially allocated parking parking division ...
Speech byMr SANTO SANTOROMEMBER FOR CLAYFIELDHansard 18 August 1999MR G. MURPHYMr SANTORO (Clayfield—LP) (11.08 p.m.): I defence lawyers is totally unacceptable.refer to the response of the Minister for Obviously, with payments of $220m, common lawEmployment, ...
Speech byMr SANTO SANTOROMEMBER FOR CLAYFIELDHansard 24 August 1999LABOR PARTY CRONYISMMr SANTORO (Clayfield—LP) (11.29 a.m.): The appointed by this Government—people appointed forongoing unravelling of the net bet scandal is five-year terms, generally ...
Speech byMr SANTO SANTOROMEMBER FOR CLAYFIELDHansard 24 August 1999TRAINING; RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNINGMr SANTORO (Clayfield—LP) (7 p.m.): The weekends, divorced from the workplace and theMinister for Employment, Training and Industrial ...
Speech byMr SANTO SANTOROMEMBER FOR CLAYFIELDHansard 25 August 1999COALITION INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS POLICIESMr SANTORO (Clayfield—LP) (10.18 a.m.): Nearly 490,000 new jobs created since 1996.During the past few weeks and coinciding withA reduction in the ...
Speech byMr SANTO SANTOROMEMBER FOR CLAYFIELDHansard 25 August 1999SES POSITIONS, MERIT SELECTIONMr SANTORO (Clayfield—LP) (6 p.m.): I "They looked after their mates; that ismove— what it is all about; snouts in the trough andlooking after their mates...They ...
Speech byMr SANTO SANTOROMEMBER FOR CLAYFIELDHansard 27 August 1999TAB QUEENSLAND LIMITED PRIVATISATION BILLMr SANTORO (Clayfield—LP) (12.22 p.m.): I that this legislation just would not have been ableam rising to speak in this debate because I to make it ...
Speech byMr SANTO SANTOROMEMBER FOR CLAYFIELDHansard 14 September 1999LABOR PARTY CRONYISMMr SANTORO (Clayfield—LP) (11.30 a.m.): not to promote displeasure by makingSince outlining to this House the extent to which embarrassing disclosures."cronyism is being ...
Speech byMr SANTO SANTOROMEMBER FOR CLAYFIELDHansard 15 September 1999SUGAR INDUSTRY BILLMr SANTORO (Clayfield—LP) (4.56 p.m.): appreciate that our sugar industry is facing someRecently, I was in north Queensland, and I visited very tough times and needs to ...
Speech byMr SANTO SANTOROMEMBER FOR CLAYFIELDHansard 16 September 1999LABOR PARTY CRONYISMMr SANTORO (Clayfield—LP) (10.26 a.m.): Community Care; Margaret O'Donnell; and BrianOn Tuesday, I made some statements regarding Head. the rorting of the Public Service ...
Speech byMr SANTO SANTOROMEMBER FOR CLAYFIELDHansard 17 September 1999BUDGET SPEECHMr SANTORO (Clayfield—LP) (3.01 p.m.): Budget which presides over, foreshadows andAlong with other speakers on this side of the details a massive decline in basic service ...
Speech byMr SANTO SANTOROMEMBER FOR CLAYFIELDHansard 26 October 1999ADULT SHOPS IN RESIDENTIAL AREASMr SANTORO (Clayfield—LP) (7.05 p.m.): On for business use, there is no need for a new22 July 1999 I tabled a petition from 2,293 business—which often differs ...
Speech byMr SANTO SANTOROMEMBER FOR CLAYFIELDHansard 28 October 1999APPROPRIATION BILLEstimates Committee FReportMr SANTORO (Clayfield—LP) (2.51 p.m.): I In terms of the building industry, the Ministerreiterate the appreciation that I included in my has often ...
Speech byMr SANTO SANTOROMEMBER FOR CLAYFIELDHansard 9 November 1999PUBLIC SECTOR CRONYISMMr SANTORO (Clayfield—LP) (11.50 a.m.): I hand advantage from private air travelacknowledge in the public gallery the presence of arrangements or that the taxpayers have ...
Speech byMr SANTO SANTOROMEMBER FOR CLAYFIELDHansard 9 November 1999MR M. JOHNSON; COMMENTS BY MEMBER FOR SPRINGWOODMr SANTORO (Clayfield—LP) (7.14 p.m.): law and order policies. We actually practiseThis morning, the member for Springwood made ...
Speech byMr SANTO SANTOROMEMBER FOR CLAYFIELDHansard 10 November 1999FAMILY SERVICES AMENDMENT BILLMr SANTORO (Clayfield—LP) (5.17 p.m.): No one which in turn does not result in themember of this Parliament would disagree with perpetration of different ...
Speech byMr SANTO SANTOROMEMBER FOR CLAYFIELDHansard 11 November 1999PUBLIC SECTOR ETHICS AMENDMENT BILLMr SANTORO (Clayfield—LP) (8.33 p.m.): In Right in New South Wales andrising to speak tonight, I find it somewhat ironic Queensland—which has gone a long ...
Speech byMr SANTO SANTOROMEMBER FOR CLAYFIELDHansard 17 August 1999INTERACTIVE GAMBLING (PLAYER PROTECTION) AMENDMENT BILLMr SANTORO (Clayfield—LP) (9.31 p.m.): Mr Surfers Paradise and the honourable member forDeputy Speaker, I am glad that you are so Crows ...
Speech byMr S. SANTOROMEMBER FOR CLAYFIELDHansard 10 June 1999TRANSPORT INFRASTRUCTUREMr SANTORO (Clayfield—LP) (6.33 p.m.): inadvertent, role in the demise of the Goss LaborOne of the interesting aspects of a debate such Government.as this is that it will ...
Speech byMr SANTO SANTOROMEMBER FOR CLAYFIELDHansard 11 November 1999LIBERAL PARTY MEMBERSHIPMr SANTORO (Clayfield—LP) (10.22 a.m.): The Australia Day Council is all aboutDuring the past 14 months, the Liberal Party has people's freedom and right to be part ...
Speech byMr J. HEGARTYMEMBER FOR REDLANDSHansard 15 April 1999WORKCOVER QUEENSLAND AMENDMENT BILLMr HEGARTY (Redlands—NPA) (5.45 p.m.): During the debate on the WorkCover AmendmentBill 1999, which the Opposition forcefully opposes, we have heard a lot of ...
Speech byMr J. HEGARTYMEMBER FOR REDLANDSHansard 27 April 1999GENETIC ENGINEERINGMr HEGARTY (Redlands—NPA) (12.10 p.m.): Genetic engineering is a recent phenomenonthat is attracting world attention, not only in its application to the human species but also ...
Speech byMr J. HEGARTYMEMBER FOR REDLANDSHansard 29 April 1999QUEENSLAND FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY AMENDMENT REGULATION (No. 1) 1999Disallowance of Statutory InstrumentMr HEGARTY (Redlands—NPA) (11.08 p.m.): It is an indictment of this Government that ...
Speech byMr J. HEGARTYMEMBER FOR REDLANDSHansard 8 June 1999LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr HEGARTY (Redlands—NPA) (4.53 p.m.): I would like to raise a couple of issues that relate tothis Bill. The first issue relates to rating. ...
Speech byMr J. HEGARTYMEMBER FOR REDLANDSHansard 10 June 1999INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS BILLMr HEGARTY (Redlands—NPA) (3.59 p.m.): In rising to oppose the Industrial Relations Bill, Idraw to the attention of members the very fine working conditions set in train by ...
Speech byHon. JUDY SPENCEMEMBER FOR MOUNT GRAVATTHansard 9 June 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTUnderpayment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander EmployeesHon. J. C. SPENCE (Mount Gravatt— ALP) (Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait IslanderPolicy and ...
Speech byHon. JUDY SPENCEMEMBER FOR MOUNT GRAVATTHansard 21 July 1999RETIREMENT VILLAGES BILLHon. J. C. SPENCE (Mount Gravatt— ALP) (Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait IslanderPolicy and Minister for Women's Policy and Minister for Fair Trading) (11.51 ...
Speech byHon. JUDY SPENCEMEMBER FOR MOUNT GRAVATTHansard 21 July 1999QUEENSLAND BUILDING SERVICES AUTHORITY AMENDMENT BILLHon. J. C. SPENCE (Mount Gravatt— ALP) (Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait IslanderPolicy and Minister for Women's Policy and ...
Speech byHon. JUDY SPENCEMEMBER FOR MOUNT GRAVATTHansard 21 July 1999SCHOOL UNIFORM BILLHon. J. C. SPENCE (Mount Gravatt— ALP) (Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait IslanderPolicy and Minister for Women's Policy and Minister for Fair Trading) (10.31 ...
Speech byHon. JUDY SPENCEMEMBER FOR MOUNT GRAVATTHansard 25 March 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTRetirement VillagesHon. J. C. SPENCE (Mount Gravatt— ALP) (Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait IslanderPolicy and Minister for Women's Policy and Minister for ...
Speech byHon. JUDY SPENCEMEMBER FOR MOUNT GRAVATTHansard 25 March 1999COMMUNITY SERVICES LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLHon. J. C. SPENCE (Mount Gravatt— ALP) (Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait IslanderPolicy and Minister for Women's Policy and Minister ...
Speech byHon. JUDY SPENCEMEMBER FOR MOUNT GRAVATTHansard 14 April 1999EQUITY AND FAIR TRADING (MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS) BILLHon. J. C. SPENCE (Mount Gravatt— ALP) (Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait IslanderPolicy and Minister for Women's Policy and ...
Speech byHon. JUDY SPENCEMEMBER FOR MOUNT GRAVATTHansard 28 April 1999PERFORMANCE OF MINISTERSHon. J. C. SPENCE (Mount Gravatt— ALP) (Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait IslanderPolicy and Minister for Women's Policy and Minister for Fair Trading) (6.32 ...
Speech byHon. JUDY SPENCEMEMBER FOR MOUNT GRAVATTHansard 25 May 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTAboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Advisory BoardHon. J. C. SPENCE (Mount Gravatt— ALP) (Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait IslanderPolicy and Minister for ...
Speech byHon. JUDY SPENCEMEMBER FOR MOUNT GRAVATTHansard 26 May 1999STOLEN GENERATIONHon. J. C. SPENCE (Mount Gravatt— ALP) (Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait IslanderPolicy and Minister for Women's Policy and Minister for Fair Trading) (12.09 p.m.): ...
Speech byHon. JUDY SPENCEMEMBER FOR MOUNT GRAVATTHansard 8 June 1999TRADE MEASUREMENT AMENDMENT BILLHon. J. C. SPENCE (Mount Gravatt— ALP) (Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait IslanderPolicy and Minister for Women's Policy and Minister for Fair Trading) ...
Speech byHon. JUDY SPENCEMEMBER FOR MOUNT GRAVATTHansard 24 November 1999EQUITY AND FAIR TRADING (MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS) BILLHon. J. C. SPENCE (Mount Gravatt— ALP) (Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait IslanderPolicy and Minister for Women's Policy ...
Speech byHon. JUDY SPENCEMEMBER FOR MOUNT GRAVATTHansard 24 November 1999TRADE MEASUREMENT AMENDMENT BILLHon. J. C. SPENCE (Mount Gravatt— ALP) (Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait IslanderPolicy and Minister for Women's Policy and Minister for Fair ...
Speech byHon. JUDY SPENCEMEMBER FOR MOUNT GRAVATTHansard 25 November 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTAboriginal and Torres Strait Islander CommunitiesHon. J. C. SPENCE (Mount Gravatt— ALP) (Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait IslanderPolicy and Minister for ...
Speech byHon. JUDY SPENCEMEMBER FOR MOUNT GRAVATTHansard 30 November 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTAnnual Toy SurveyHon. J. C. SPENCE (Mount Gravatt— ALP) (Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait IslanderPolicy and Minister for Women's Policy and Minister for ...
Speech byHon. JUDY SPENCEMEMBER FOR MOUNT GRAVATTHansard 30 November 1999RETIREMENT VILLAGES BILLHon. J. C. SPENCE (Mount Gravatt— ALP) (Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait IslanderPolicy and Minister for Women's Policy and Minister for Fair Trading) ...
Speech byHon. JUDY SPENCEMEMBER FOR MOUNT GRAVATTHansard 19 August 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTInternet Pornography Filters Fact SheetHon. J. C. SPENCE (Mount Gravatt— ALP) (Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait IslanderPolicy and Minister for Women's Policy ...
Speech byHon. JUDY SPENCEMEMBER FOR MOUNT GRAVATTHansard 25 August 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTBanking IndustryHon. J. C. SPENCE (Mount Gravatt— ALP) (Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait IslanderPolicy and Minister for Women's Policy and Minister for Fair ...
Speech byHon. JUDY SPENCEMEMBER FOR MOUNT GRAVATTHansard 26 August 1999QUEENSLAND BUILDING SERVICES AUTHORITY AMENDMENT BILLHon. J. C. SPENCE (Mount Gravatt— ALP) (Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait IslanderPolicy and Minister for Women's Policy and ...
Speech byHon. JUDY SPENCEMEMBER FOR MOUNT GRAVATTHansard 28 October 1999APPROPRIATION BILLEstimates Committee GReportHon. J. C. SPENCE (Mount Gravatt— ALP) (Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait IslanderPolicy and Minister for Women's Policy and Minister ...
Speech byHon. JUDY SPENCEMEMBER FOR MOUNT GRAVATTHansard 29 October 1999DOMESTIC BUILDING CONTRACTS BILL; QUEENSLAND BUILDING TRIBUNAL BILLHon. J. C. SPENCE (Mount Gravatt— ALP) (Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait IslanderPolicy and Minister for ...
Speech byHon. JUDY SPENCEMEMBER FOR MOUNT GRAVATTHansard 10 November 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTPsst! Post School Survival Tips BookletHon. J. C. SPENCE (Mount Gravatt— ALP) (Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait IslanderPolicy and Minister for Women's ...
Speech byHon. JUDY SPENCEMEMBER FOR MOUNT GRAVATTHansard 11 November 1999COMMUNITY SERVICES LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLHon. J. C. SPENCE (Mount Gravatt— ALP) (Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait IslanderPolicy and Minister for Women's Policy and Minister ...
Speech byHon. JUDY SPENCEMEMBER FOR MOUNT GRAVATTHansard 2 December 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTAboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Women's Task Force on ViolenceHon. J. C. SPENCE (Mount Gravatt— ALP) (Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait IslanderPolicy ...
Speech byHon. JUDY SPENCEMEMBER FOR MOUNT GRAVATTHansard 10 December 1999PARLIAMENTARY AMNESTY GROUPHuman Rights Violations, East TimorHon. J. C. SPENCE (Mount Gravatt— ALP) (Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait IslanderPolicy and Minister for Women's ...
Speech byJULIE ATTWOODMEMBER FOR MOUNT OMMANEYHansard 10 March 1999JINDALEE STATE SCHOOL FIREMrs ATTWOOD (Mount Ommaney—ALP) (10.14 a.m.): At 3 o'clock in the morning the peacewas interrupted by the pressing sound of a fire siren. So close to home, it was ...
Speech byHon. JUDY SPENCEMEMBER FOR MOUNT GRAVATTHansard 22 July 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTResidential Property; Consumer ProtectionHon. J. C. SPENCE (Mount Gravatt— ALP) (Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait IslanderPolicy and Minister for Women's Policy ...
Speech byHon. JUDY SPENCEMEMBER FOR MOUNT GRAVATTHansard 24 November 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTTermitesHon. J. C. SPENCE (Mount Gravatt— ALP) (Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait IslanderPolicy and Minister for Women's Policy and Minister for Fair ...
Speech byHon. JUDY SPENCEMEMBER FOR MOUNT GRAVATTHansard 25 March 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTAuctioneers and Agents CommitteeHon. J. C. SPENCE (Mount Gravatt— ALP) (Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait IslanderPolicy and Minister for Women's Policy and ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR WARWICKHansard 13 April 1999CRIMINAL CODE (STALKING) AMENDMENT BILLMr SPRINGBORG (Warwick—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (4.33 p.m.): I indicatethat the Opposition supports the Criminal Code (Stalking) Amendment ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR WARWICKHansard 13 April 1999FORESTRY INDUSTRYMr SPRINGBORG (Warwick—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (6.43 p.m.): Tonight inthis Parliament we will see the Government vote against the continuation of a viable and ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR WARWICKHansard 14 April 1999FINES BILLMr SPRINGBORG (Warwick—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (10.06 a.m.): I move—"That the Bill be now read a second time."I have been advised by Goprint that a technical problem ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR WARWICKHansard 14 April 1999CORRECTIVE SERVICES AND PENALTIES AND SENTENCES AMENDMENT BILLMr SPRINGBORG (Warwick—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (8.30 p.m.), in reply: Atthe outset, I would like to thank all ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR WARWICKHansard 25 August 1999COMMUNITY-BASED REFERENDUM BILLMr SPRINGBORG (Warwick—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (10.36 p.m.): I say at theoutset that the Opposition will also be opposing the legislation before the ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR WARWICKHansard 26 August 1999HEALTH SERVICEMr SPRINGBORG (Warwick—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (6.45 p.m.): I rise tosupport the censure motion moved against this Government, condemning it for its dreadful ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR WARWICKHansard 16 September 19991999 BUDGET SPEECHMr SPRINGBORG (Warwick—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (3.10 p.m.): In joining inthis debate, I have to say at the outset that I was most disappointed in the ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR WARWICKHansard 26 October 1999CENSURE OF MINISTER FOR MINES AND ENERGYMr SPRINGBORG (Warwick—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (6.35 p.m.): An aspect ofthe developing pressure on household power prices in Queensland ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR WARWICKHansard 15 April 1999WORKCOVER QUEENSLAND AMENDMENT BILLMr SPRINGBORG (Warwick—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (2.55 p.m.): TheGovernment's plans for significant changes to the State's workers compensation ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR WARWICKHansard 28 April 1999POLICE POWERS AND RESPONSIBILITIES AND OTHER ACTS (REGISTERS) AMENDMENT BILLMr SPRINGBORG (Warwick—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (2.54 p.m.): It is mypleasure to support this legislation ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR WARWICKHansard 29 April 1999MEAT INDUSTRY AMENDMENT STANDARD (No. 1) 1999Disallowance of Statutory InstrumentMr SPRINGBORG (Warwick—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (9.29 p.m.): Tonight wehave heard the desperate ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR WARWICKHansard 21 July 1999FEDERAL COURTS (STATE JURISDICTION) BILLMr SPRINGBORG (Warwick—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (12.39 p.m.): At theoutset, I indicate to the Parliament that the coalition will be supporting ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR WARWICKHansard 21 July 1999AUSTRALIA ACTS (REQUEST) BILLMr SPRINGBORG (Warwick—NPA) (3.12 p.m.): At the outset I make it clear—I make this pointvery firmly—that neither the Australia Acts (Request) Bill nor its companion, ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR WARWICKHansard 22 July 1999UNIVERSITY OF QUEENSLAND; GATTON COLLEGEMr SPRINGBORG (Warwick—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (6.43 p.m.): It is mypleasure to rise to support the motion moved by the honourable member for ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR WARWICKHansard 17 August 1999INTERACTIVE GAMBLING (PLAYER PROTECTION) AMENDMENT BILLMr SPRINGBORG (Warwick—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (8.40 p.m.): The Premierrose in this House just a few hours ago and expressed ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR WARWICKHansard 19 August 1999COMMISSIONS OF INQUIRY (QUEENSLAND CONSTITUTIONAL REVIEW COMMISSION)REGULATIONMr SPRINGBORG (Warwick—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (11.32 a.m.): I move—"That the Commissions of Inquiry ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR WARWICKHansard 25 August 1999SES POSITIONS, MERIT SELECTIONMr SPRINGBORG (Warwick—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (6.10 p.m.): I rise tosecond the motion moved by the honourable member for Clayfield. It is a pity ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR WARWICKHansard 9 June 1999BURNETT WATER STORAGEMr SPRINGBORG (Warwick—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (6.42 p.m.): Water isabsolutely crucial to the future of the Burnett region. There is no doubt about that. And the ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR WARWICKHansard 10 June 1999INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS BILLMr SPRINGBORG (Warwick—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (12.14 a.m.): The role ofawards has been substantially altered in the Industrial Relations Bill. The Bill ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR WARWICKHansard 20 July 1999SOUTH EAST QUEENSLAND REGIONAL FOREST AGREEMENTMr SPRINGBORG (Warwick—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (6 p.m.): I move—"That this Parliament supports a South East Queensland Regional Forest ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR WARWICKHansard 26 May 1999STOLEN GENERATIONMr SPRINGBORG (Warwick—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (12.51 p.m.): I amsurprised that a Premier who, last year, chose to criticise others for pursuing political agendas ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR WARWICKHansard 26 May 1999CONVICTED CHILD SEX OFFENDERS; NOTIFICATION ORDERSMr SPRINGBORG (Warwick—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (5.22 p.m.): I move—"That this Parliament re-affirms its commitment to protecting the ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR WARWICKHansard 8 June 1999STATE DEVELOPMENT AND PUBLIC WORKS ORGANISATION AMENDMENT BILLMr SPRINGBORG (Warwick—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (10.55 p.m.): There is nodoubt that the taking of a person's land for ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR WARWICKHansard 25 March 1999FINES BILLMr SPRINGBORG (Warwick—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (10.17 a.m.): I move—"That the Bill be now read a second time."The coalition has taken the initiative to reintroduce the ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR WARWICKHansard 25 March 1999RAINWATER TANKSMr SPRINGBORG (Warwick—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (5.42 p.m.): I think that itgoes without saying to all honourable members of this Parliament that water is our most ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR WARWICKHansard 13 April 1999JUSTICE LEGISLATION (MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS) BILLMr SPRINGBORG (Warwick—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (4.14 p.m.): At the outsetI indicate that the Opposition supports the Justice ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR WARWICKHansard 9 June 1999NAMING OF PAEDOPHILESMr SPRINGBORG (Warwick—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (10.13 a.m.): It is withmuch regret that I must inform the House of the Beattie Government's failure—and more ...
Speech byHon. MERRI ROSEMEMBER FOR CURRUMBINHansard 29 April 1999QUEENSLAND FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY AMENDMENT REGULATION (No. 1) 1999Disallowance of Statutory InstrumentHon. M. ROSE (Currumbin—ALP) (Minister for Emergency Services) (11.45 p.m.): ...
Speech byHon. MERRI ROSEMEMBER FOR CURRUMBINHansard 9 June 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTEmergency Services Advisory CouncilHon. M. ROSE (Currumbin—ALP) (Minister for Emergency Services) (10.10 a.m.), by leave:Cabinet recently approved the composition of the ...
Speech byHon. MERRI ROSEMEMBER FOR CURRUMBINHansard 21 July 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTQueensland Ambulance ServiceHon. M. ROSE (Currumbin—ALP) (Minister for Emergency Services) (10.08 a.m.), by leave: TheQueensland Ambulance Service has received a resounding ...
Speech byHon. MERRI ROSEMEMBER FOR CURRUMBINHansard 19 August 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTQueensland Fire and Rescue AuthorityHon. M. ROSE (Currumbin—ALP) (Minister for Emergency Services) (10.19 a.m.), by leave: Ourfirefighters put their lives on the line every ...
Speech byHon. M. FOLEYMEMBER FOR YERONGAHansard 9 December 1999CRIMINAL LAW AMENDMENT BILLHon. M. J. FOLEY (Yeronga—ALP) (Attorney-General and Minister for Justice and Minister forThe Arts) (6.49 p.m.), in reply: This Bill will provide a fair, reasoned and ...
Speech byHon. M. FOLEYMEMBER FOR YERONGAHansard 9 December 1999PROPERTY LAW AMENDMENT BILLHon. M. J. FOLEY (Yeronga—ALP) (Attorney-General and Minister for Justice and Minister forThe Arts) (10.49 p.m.), in reply: This Bill affirms the principle of equality ...
Speech byHon. MERRI ROSEMEMBER FOR CURRUMBINHansard 4 March 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTAmbulance ServiceHon. M. ROSE (Currumbin—ALP) (Minister for Emergency Services) (10.05 a.m.), by leave: TheOpposition has sought to create concern within communities the ...
Speech byHon. MERRI ROSEMEMBER FOR CURRUMBINHansard 9 March 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTCyclone RonaHon. M. ROSE (Currumbin—ALP) (Minister for Emergency Services) (9.57 a.m.), by leave:Queenslanders in the south-east, south-west and far north of the State ...
Speech byHon. MERRI ROSEMEMBER FOR CURRUMBINHansard 10 March 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTQAS Heroin Information Brochure Hon. M. ROSE (Currumbin—ALP) (Minister for Emergency Services) (10.05 a.m.), by leave: Thenumber of children and teenagers taking hard drugs ...
Speech byHon. M. FOLEYMEMBER FOR YERONGAHansard 2 December 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTLegal Aid QueenslandHon. M. J. FOLEY (Yeronga—ALP) (Attorney-General and Minister for Justice and Minister forThe Arts) (9.55 a.m.), by leave: Tomorrow is Legal Aid ...
Speech byHon. M. FOLEYMEMBER FOR YERONGAHansard 3 December 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTElectoral RedistributionHon. M. J. FOLEY (Yeronga—ALP) (Attorney-General and Minister for Justice and Minister forThe Arts) (9.44 a.m.), by leave: While yesterday we ...
Speech byHon. M. FOLEYMEMBER FOR YERONGAHansard 8 December 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTPacific Film and Television CommissionHon. M. J. FOLEY (Yeronga—ALP) (Attorney-General and Minister for Justice and Minister forThe Arts) (10.02 a.m.), by leave: This morning ...
Speech byHon. M. FOLEYMEMBER FOR YERONGAHansard 8 December 1999GUARDIANSHIP AND ADMINISTRATION BILLHon. M. J. FOLEY (Yeronga—ALP) (Attorney-General and Minister for Justice and Minister forThe Arts) (11.31 a.m.): I move—"That the Bill be now read a second ...
Speech byHon. MERRI ROSEMEMBER FOR CURRUMBINHansard 24 March 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTNatural Disaster MitigationHon. M. ROSE (Currumbin—ALP) (Minister for Emergency Services) (10.09 a.m.), by leave: Themassive damages bill left by Tropical Cyclone Rona and ...
Speech byHon. MERRI ROSEMEMBER FOR CURRUMBINHansard 15 April 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTNatural Disaster Relief ArrangementsHon. M. ROSE (Currumbin—ALP) (Minister for Emergency Services) (10.03 a.m.), by leave:Queensland is setting the example for others to ...
Speech byHon. MERRI ROSEMEMBER FOR CURRUMBINHansard 27 April 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTNewcastle Disease OutbreakHon. M. ROSE (Currumbin—ALP) (Minister for Emergency Services) (10.06 a.m.), by leave: Bythis afternoon around 350 Queensland emergency services ...
Speech byHon. M. FOLEYMEMBER FOR YERONGAHansard 30 November 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTRegional Arts Development FundHon. M. J. FOLEY (Yeronga—ALP) (Attorney-General and Minister for Justice and Minister forThe Arts) (9.53 a.m.), by leave: Last Saturday, I ...
Speech byHon. M. FOLEYMEMBER FOR YERONGAHansard 1 December 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTAnnual Reports of Supreme and District CourtsHon. M. J. FOLEY (Yeronga—ALP) (Attorney-General and Minister for Justice and Minister forThe Arts) (9.58 a.m.), by leave: This ...
Speech byHon. M. FOLEYMEMBER FOR YERONGAHansard 1 December 1999ELECTORAL AMENDMENT BILLHon. M. J. FOLEY (Yeronga—ALP) (Attorney-General and Minister for Justice and Minister forThe Arts) (8.41 p.m.): I shall speak briefly to this Bill as I understand that the ...
Speech byHon. M. FOLEYMEMBER FOR YERONGAHansard 8 December 1999QUEENSLAND LAW SOCIETY AMENDMENT BILLHon. M. J. FOLEY (Yeronga—ALP) (Attorney-General and Minister for Justice and Minister forThe Arts) (6.10 p.m.), in reply: I thank honourable members for their ...
Speech byHon. MERRI ROSEMEMBER FOR CURRUMBINHansard 27 April 1999GOVERNMENT ELECTION PROMISESHon. M. ROSE (Currumbin—ALP) (Minister for Emergency Services) (6.40 p.m.): I rise to supportthe amendment moved by the Premier. For members opposite to seek to ...
Speech byHon. MERRI ROSEMEMBER FOR CURRUMBINHansard 23 March 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTNatural Disaster Relief ArrangementsHon. M. ROSE (Currumbin—ALP) (Minister for Emergency Services) (10 a.m.), by leave: TheQueensland share of relief for natural disasters ...
Speech byMr N. ROBERTSMEMBER FOR NUDGEEHansard 27 August 1999TAB QUEENSLAND LIMITED PRIVATISATION BILLMr ROBERTS (Nudgee—ALP) (3.10 p.m.): I rise to speak on the TAB Queensland LimitedPrivatisation Bill. As I have said before in this place, I have a strong ...
Speech byMr N. ROBERTSMEMBER FOR NUDGEEHansard 15 September 1999QUEENSLAND NUDGEE BROTHERS AUSSIMASTERS SWIMMING CLUBMr ROBERTS (Nudgee—ALP) (10.22 a.m.): I wish to talk about asporting group in my electorate that is doing wonderful things to increase ...
Speech byMr N. ROBERTSMEMBER FOR NUDGEEHansard 16 September 1999STATE BUDGETMr ROBERTS (Nudgee—ALP) (3.56 p.m.): I want to make some comments on the Budgetmeasures affecting my electorate and also on some recent improvements to facilities throughout thearea. ...
Speech byMr N. ROBERTSMEMBER FOR NUDGEEHansard 28 October 1999APPROPRIATION BILLEstimates Committee FReportMr ROBERTS (Nudgee—ALP) (12.47 p.m.): I place on record my thanks to all committeemembers for their input into the Estimates process and also to ...
Speech byMr N. ROBERTSMEMBER FOR NUDGEEHansard 8 June 1999DENTAL THERAPISTSMr ROBERTS (Nudgee—ALP) (10.29 a.m.): The union representing dentists, the AustralianDental Association of Queensland, has been quite vocal in claiming the potential of threats to ...
Speech byMr N. ROBERTSMEMBER FOR NUDGEEHansard 9 June 1999INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS BILLMr ROBERTS (Nudgee—ALP) (3.57 p.m.): This Bill restores some fairness and balance backinto the industrial relations system, which is in stark contrast to the attack dog and ...
Speech byMr N. ROBERTSMEMBER FOR NUDGEEHansard 10 June 1999TRANSPORT INFRASTRUCTUREMr ROBERTS (Nudgee—ALP) (6.49 p.m.): In the midst of the noisy and confused contributionsof members opposite, I want to talk about something positive and constructive in terms ...
Speech byMr N. ROBERTSMEMBER FOR NUDGEEHansard 24 August 1999BRISBANE AIRPORT PARALLEL RUNWAYMr ROBERTS (Nudgee—ALP) (10.09 a.m.): If the Brisbane Airport Corporation Limited thinks ithas mitigated discontent with its new proposal for a staggered parallel ...
Speech byMr N. ROBERTSMEMBER FOR NUDGEEHansard 13 April 1999EXPLOSIVES BILLMr ROBERTS (Nudgee—ALP) (3.53 p.m.): I rise to say a few words about an important industryfor Queensland. Australia, with its extensive resource base, is a major user of explosives. ...
Speech byMr N. ROBERTSMEMBER FOR NUDGEEHansard 14 April 1999WORKCOVER QUEENSLAND AMENDMENT BILLMr ROBERTS (Nudgee—ALP) (3.45 p.m.): It is great to be a part of a Government that isgetting things done and is willing to do something about putting some fairness ...
Speech byMr N. ROBERTSMEMBER FOR NUDGEEHansard 14 April 1999WORKCOVER QUEENSLAND AMENDMENT BILLMr ROBERTS (Nudgee—ALP) (3.45 p.m.): It is great to be a part of a Government that isgetting things done and is willing to do something about putting some fairness ...
Speech byMr N. ROBERTSMEMBER FOR NUDGEEHansard 15 April 1999ELECTRICITY INDUSTRYMr ROBERTS (Nudgee—ALP) (6.18 p.m.): I second the amendment moved by the honourablemember for Mount Isa. The Labor Government inherited an electricity system which over the ...
Speech byMr N. ROBERTSMEMBER FOR NUDGEEHansard 27 April 1999NATIONAL COMPETITION POLICYMr ROBERTS (Nudgee—ALP) (10.12 a.m.): The One Nation solution to issues arising out of theimplementation of National Competition Policy is to abolish it—a notion with as ...
Speech byMr N. ROBERTSMEMBER FOR NUDGEEHansard 29 April 1999PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEEReportMr ROBERTS (Nudgee—ALP) (10.13 a.m.): I lay upon the table of the House the Public WorksCommittee's report No. 56 on its inquiry into the construction of public housing ...
Speech byMr N. ROBERTSMEMBER FOR NUDGEEHansard 29 April 1999COAL MINING SAFETY AND HEALTH BILLMINING AND QUARRYING SAFETY AND HEALTH BILLMr ROBERTS (Nudgee—ALP) (12.20 p.m.): It was interesting to listen to the contributions of themembers opposite, ...
Speech byMr N. ROBERTSMEMBER FOR NUDGEEHansard 24 August 1999MATURE AGE UNEMPLOYMENTMr ROBERTS (Nudgee—ALP) (7.15 p.m.): I wish to speak on a subject which does not receivethe attention it deserves in the media and in the policy framework of Governments. ...
Speech byMr N. ROBERTSMEMBER FOR NUDGEEHansard 25 August 1999ROAD TRANSPORT REFORM BILLMr ROBERTS (Nudgee—ALP) (2.30 p.m.): I wish to make some comments about the proposednew penalties relating to the overloading of heavy vehicles. Firstly, I commend the ...
Speech byMr N. ROBERTSMEMBER FOR NUDGEEHansard 25 May 1999COMMUNITY HALL, BANYO/NUDGEEMr ROBERTS (Nudgee—ALP) (11.12 p.m.): A new community hall is required to service localschool and community needs in the suburbs of Banyo, Nudgee, Northgate, Virginia East ...
Speech byMr N. ROBERTSMEMBER FOR NUDGEEHansard 27 May 1999PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEEReport No. 56Mr ROBERTS (Nudgee—ALP) (10.15 a.m.): Overall, the committee was satisfied with theendeavours of the Department of Housing to address the growing demand for seniors ...
Speech byMr N. ROBERTSMEMBER FOR NUDGEEHansard 29 April 1999MOTOR ACCIDENT INSURANCE AMENDMENT REGULATION (No. 2) 1999Disallowance of Statutory InstrumentMr ROBERTS (Nudgee—ALP) (5.13 p.m.): Despite our best efforts to address road safetyissues and to reduce ...
Speech byMr N. ROBERTSMEMBER FOR NUDGEEHansard 25 August 1999SCHOOL UNIFORM BILLMr ROBERTS (Nudgee—ALP) (9.10 p.m.): In October last year I called on the Government toexamine the possibility of providing legislative support to schools that chose the ...
Speech byMr N. ROBERTSMEMBER FOR NUDGEEHansard 25 May 1999PEOPLE AND PLACES PROFILE, ZILLMEREMr ROBERTS (Nudgee—ALP) (10.15 a.m.): The recent People and Places Profile of GrowingDisadvantage in Queensland by the Queensland Council of Social Service briefly ...
Speech byPAUL LUCAS, MLAMEMBER FOR LYTTONHansard 24 March 1999GAMING MACHINE AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr LUCAS (Lytton—ALP) (12.20 p.m.): I rise in support of the Gaming Machine and OtherLegislation Amendment Bill introduced by the Honourable the ...
Speech byPAUL LUCAS, MLAMEMBER FOR LYTTONHansard 24 March 1999CORRECTIVE SERVICES LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr LUCAS (Lytton—ALP) (4.58 p.m.): The Corrective Services Legislation Amendment Bill hastwo chief aspects. The first aspect is in furtherance of the ...
Speech byPAUL LUCAS, MLAMEMBER FOR LYTTONHansard 13 April 1999JUSTICE LEGISLATION (MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS) BILLMr LUCAS (Lytton—ALP) (4.16 p.m.): I rise in support of the Justice Legislation (MiscellaneousProvisions) Bill introduced by the Attorney-General. ...
Speech byPAUL LUCAS, MLAMEMBER FOR LYTTONHansard 14 April 1999SCHOOL CHAPLAINCYMr LUCAS (Lytton—ALP) (10.11 a.m.): Today I rise to inform the Parliament of the fantasticwork done in our local bayside community by the chaplains at Wynnum and Wynnum North ...
Speech byPAUL LUCAS, MLAMEMBER FOR LYTTONHansard 15 April 1999WORKCOVER QUEENSLAND AMENDMENT BILLMr LUCAS (Lytton—ALP) (4.34 p.m.): I rise to speak to the WorkCover QueenslandAmendment Bill. The Government's proposed changes to the Queensland workers ...
Speech byPAUL LUCAS MLAMEMBER FOR LYTTONHansard 25 August 1999ROAD TRANSPORT REFORM BILLMr LUCAS (Lytton—ALP) (12.15 p.m.): I rise to comment on and provide strong support for thisBill, which will improve a range of transport-related issues for the people of ...
Speech byPAUL LUCAS MLAMEMBER FOR LYTTONHansard 25 August 1999SCHOOL UNIFORM BILLMr LUCAS (Lytton—ALP) (9.40 p.m.): I am delighted to make a contribution tonight to thisdebate on school uniforms and the Opposition's proposed legislation, which purports to ...
Speech byPAUL LUCAS MLAMEMBER FOR LYTTONHansard 17 September 19991999 STATE BUDGETMr LUCAS (Lytton—ALP) (3.53 p.m.): I am proud to speak in support of this excellent BeattieBudget and as part of the Beattie Labor Government. Since taking office, the Beattie ...
Speech byPAUL LUCAS MLAMEMBER FOR LYTTONHansard 28 April 1999WEAPONS AMENDMENT BILLMr LUCAS (Lytton—ALP) (10.54 p.m.): Tonight I am pleased to speak in the debate on theWeapons Amendment Bill. As the Minister pointed out in his contribution, this Bill is a ...
Speech byPAUL LUCAS MLAMEMBER FOR LYTTONHansard 28 April 1999POLISH IMMIGRANTS; BLACKWATER CREEK FLOODWAY Mr LUCAS (Lytton—ALP) (11.14 p.m.): On Friday, 9 April I was honoured and privileged torepresent the Minister for Transport and Main Roads, the ...
Speech byPAUL LUCAS MLAMEMBER FOR LYTTONHansard 29 April 1999COAL MINING SAFETY AND HEALTH BILLMINING AND QUARRYING SAFETY AND HEALTH BILL Mr LUCAS (Lytton—ALP) (3.16 p.m.): It is interesting that the people on the other side of theHouse, over and over and ...
Speech byPAUL LUCAS, MLAMEMBER FOR LYTTONHansard 15 April 1999ELECTRICITY INDUSTRYMr LUCAS (Lytton—ALP) (6.38 p.m.): It is instructive to speak in this debate after the memberfor Callide. People have been telling me in the time since he has come to this House ...
Speech byPAUL LUCAS MLAMEMBER FOR LYTTONHansard 28 April 1999MR D. RANDALLMr LUCAS (Lytton—ALP) (10.24 a.m.): I inform the House of the passing of a great Laboralderman of the Brisbane City Council, Don Randall. Don was first elected to the council as the ...
Speech byPAUL LUCAS MLAMEMBER FOR LYTTONHansard 28 April 1999RETAIL SHOP LEASES AMENDMENT BILLMr LUCAS (Lytton—ALP) (4.51 p.m.): It gives me great pleasure to speak in relation to theRetail Shop Leases Amendment Bill. It is a Bill to which I have given a lot ...
Speech byPAUL LUCAS MLAMEMBER FOR LYTTONHansard 28 April 1999TRANSPLANTATION AND ANATOMY AMENDMENT BILLMr LUCAS (Lytton—ALP) (8.45 p.m.): It gives me some pleasure to make a contribution to thedebate tonight because the issue of organ donation and the wish to ...
Speech byPAUL LUCAS MLAMEMBER FOR LYTTONHansard 11 November 1999COMMUNITY SERVICES LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr LUCAS (Lytton—ALP) (3.52 p.m.): The financial administration of Aboriginal and islandcouncils established under the Community Services Acts will be ...
Speech byPAUL LUCAS MLAMEMBER FOR LYTTONHansard 24 November 1999PORT OF BRISBANE MOTORWAY PROJECTMr LUCAS (Lytton—ALP) (10.25 a.m.): Today I want to tell the Parliament about a veryimportant announcement last Saturday in my local area by the Premier, the ...
Speech byPAUL LUCAS MLAMEMBER FOR LYTTONHansard 24 November 1999LIQUOR AMENDMENT BILLMr LUCAS (Lytton—ALP) (9.04 p.m.): Before I speak to the Bill in particular, I will say a fewwords about the essential Australian character. When I think of what makes ...
Speech byPAUL LUCAS MLAMEMBER FOR LYTTONHansard 27 October 1999APPROPRIATION BILLEstimates Committee CReportMr LUCAS (Lytton—ALP) (4.24 p.m.): I am pleased to speak to the report of EstimatesCommittee C in relation to the Transport and Main Roads portfolio ...
Speech byPAUL LUCAS MLAMEMBER FOR LYTTONHansard 10 November 1999AUSTRALIAN WORKPLACE AGREEMENTSMr LUCAS (Lytton—ALP) (10.26 a.m.): Over recent years in this House we have heard a lotfrom the likes of the member for Clayfield, Mr Santoro, and in Canberra from ...
Speech byPAUL LUCAS MLAMEMBER FOR LYTTONHansard 11 November 1999AUSTRALIA POST BULK DISCOUNTSMr LUCAS (Lytton—ALP) (10.18 a.m.): Today I want to talk about a Federal Government-owned monopoly, Australia Post, and a recent decision that it took to kick small ...
Speech byPAUL LUCAS MLAMEMBER FOR LYTTONHansard 10 June 1999TRANSPORT INFRASTRUCTUREMr LUCAS (Lytton—ALP) (6.28 p.m.): I am delighted to contribute to the debate tonight. It isvery instructive that the motion of the member for Gregory has been moved in the ...
Speech byPAUL LUCAS MLAMEMBER FOR LYTTONHansard 21 July 1999CHILD ABUSE; FORDE INQUIRY RECOMMENDATIONSMr LUCAS (Lytton—ALP) (6.32 p.m.): I am delighted to make a contribution to the debatetonight. The Forde inquiry into the abuse of children does recreate a ...
Speech byPAUL LUCAS MLAMEMBER FOR LYTTONHansard 26 May 1999STOLEN GENERATIONMr LUCAS (Lytton—ALP) (3.08 p.m.): At the commencement of my speech, I acknowledge thetraditional owners of the land upon which this Parliament sits. I wish to say a few words on the ...
Speech byPAUL LUCAS, MLAMEMBER FOR LYTTONHansard 9 March 1999PARLIAMENTARY CRIMINAL JUSTICE COMMITTEEReportMr LUCAS (Lytton—ALP) (10.02 a.m.): I lay upon the table of the House pursuant to section4.7(4) of the Police Service Administration Act 1990 the report ...
Speech byPHIL REEVESMEMBER FOR MANSFIELDHansard 11 March 1999NATIONAL EMERGENCY NURSES DAYMr REEVES (Mansfield—ALP) (10.28 a.m.): I wish to highlight a special breed of workers withinour health system, that is, emergency nurses. Last Thursday was National ...
Speech byPHIL REEVESMEMBER FOR MANSFIELDHansard 23 March 1999VOLUNTARY STUDENT UNIONISMMr REEVES (Mansfield—ALP) (11.59 a.m.): The proposal by the Federal coalition to introducevoluntary student unionism is nothing more than an attempt to silence the voice of ...
Speech byPHIL REEVESMEMBER FOR MANSFIELDHansard 23 March 1999GAMING MACHINE AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr REEVES (Mansfield—ALP) (3.58 p.m.): It is with a great deal of pleasure that I rise tosupport the Gaming Machine and Other Legislation Amendment ...
Speech byPHIL REEVESMEMBER FOR MANSFIELDHansard 26 May 1999STOLEN GENERATIONMr REEVES (Mansfield—ALP) (3.33 p.m.): I would like to begin, as I did my first speech in thisParliament, by paying respects to the Jagera people on whose traditional lands this ...
Speech byPETER WELLINGTONMEMBER FOR NICKLINHansard 16 September 19991999 STATE BUDGETMr WELLINGTON (Nicklin—IND) (12.43 a.m.): I rise to speak in this Budget debate and notethat the Kenilworth State School is finally getting its general learning block. I ...
Speech byPETER WELLINGTONMEMBER FOR NICKLINHansard 27 October 1999CRIMINAL CODE AMENDMENT BILLMr WELLINGTON (Nicklin—IND) (10.16 a.m.): I move—"That the Bill be now read a second time."The purpose of this Bill is to modernise the law of self-defence in ...
Speech byPETER WELLINGTONMEMBER FOR NICKLINHansard 27 October 1999APPROPRIATION BILLEstimates Committee CReportMr WELLINGTON (Nicklin—IND) (4.17 p.m.): It gives me a great deal of pleasure to speak todayon the conduct and substance of matters raised in ...
Speech byPETER WELLINGTONMEMBER FOR NICKLINHansard 10 November 1999AUSTRALIAN BROADCASTING CORPORATIONMr WELLINGTON (Nicklin—IND) (11.35 p.m.): I rise to speak in support of the motion that hasbeen moved. I would like to comment on its significance. Today, we ...
Speech byPHIL REEVESMEMBER FOR MANSFIELDHansard 27 May 1999WISHART STATE SCHOOL PUBLIC SPEAKING COMPETITIONMr REEVES (Mansfield—ALP) (7.20 p.m.): Last week I had the pleasure of being one of thejudges at the Wishart State School public speaking competition. ...
Speech byPHIL REEVESMEMBER FOR MANSFIELDHansard 8 June 1999QUEENSLAND SLOGAN COMPETITIONMr REEVES (Mansfield—ALP) (10.25 a.m.): I am very proud of the fact that the winning schoolof the Premier's Queensland slogan competition for primary students was a school ...
Speech byPHIL REEVESMEMBER FOR MANSFIELDHansard 10 June 1999INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS BILLMr REEVES (Mansfield—ALP) (2.30 p.m.): The Industrial Relations Bill is about restoringfairness and balance to our industrial relations system. This Bill will create ...
Speech byPHIL REEVESMEMBER FOR MANSFIELDHansard 10 June 1999TRANSPORT INFRASTRUCTUREMr REEVES (Mansfield—ALP) (6.18 p.m.): I have great pleasure in seconding the amendmentmoved by the Minister. I would like to remind the House of the major transport ...
Speech byPETER WELLINGTONMEMBER FOR NICKLINHansard 10 December 1999VEGETATION MANAGEMENT BILLMr WELLINGTON (Nicklin—IND) (12.34 p.m.): I certainly cannot support the VegetationManagement Bill which is commonly referred to as the anti-farmer Bill. This is a ...
Speech byPHIL REEVESMEMBER FOR MANSFIELDHansard 3 March 1999MINISTER FOR RACINGMr REEVES (Mansfield—ALP) (6.53 p.m.): If the Queensland racing industry should haveanyone in its sights it is the coalition and the current and former leaders of the Liberal ...
Speech byPHIL REEVESMEMBER FOR MANSFIELDHansard 9 March 1999POLICE BEAT SHOPFRONT, GARDEN CITYMr REEVES (Mansfield—ALP) (10.27 a.m.): Prior to the election last year, the Labor Party and Icampaigned strongly on community policing. To be effective in crime ...
Speech byPHIL REEVESMEMBER FOR MANSFIELDHansard 9 March 1999MT GRAVATT-CAPALABA ROAD Mr REEVES (Mansfield—ALP) (11.40 a.m.): Today I will make the House aware of the No. 1issue in my electorate. I, along with the members for Mount Gravatt, Sunnybank and ...
Speech byPHIL REEVESMEMBER FOR MANSFIELDHansard 20 July 1999BANKS; MEDIAMr REEVES (Mansfield—ALP) (12.19 p.m.): The events of the past two weeks illustrate that thebanks are a law unto themselves. Although they are trying to squirm their way out of the deal ...
Speech byPHIL REEVESMEMBER FOR MANSFIELDHansard 21 July 1999INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS; OECD REPORTMr REEVES (Mansfield—ALP) (10.28 a.m.): I rise to address the House on the subject ofindustrial relations. I want to particularly refer to the recently released OECD ...
Speech byPHIL REEVESMEMBER FOR MANSFIELDHansard 22 July 1999AUSTRALIA ACTS (REQUEST) BILLMr REEVES (Mansfield—ALP) (12.07 p.m.): I was not going to speak on the Australia Acts(Request) Bill initially. However, the comments of some members opposite motivated ...
Speech byPHIL REEVESMEMBER FOR MANSFIELDHansard 22 July 1999MR SPEAKER'S RULINGMotion of DissentMr REEVES (Mansfield—ALP) (3.28 p.m.): In the time I have available I would like to speak,through the Chair, to the One Nation members and the Independents. Those ...
Speech byPHIL REEVESMEMBER FOR MANSFIELDHansard 22 July 1999UNIVERSITY OF QUEENSLAND; GATTON COLLEGEMr REEVES (Mansfield—ALP) (6.50 p.m.): It gives me great pleasure to rise to support theamendment moved by the Minister for Education regarding Gatton ...
Speech byPETER WELLINGTONMEMBER FOR NICKLINHansard 14 September 1999PALMWOODS BYPASS ROADMr WELLINGTON (Nicklin—IND) (10.06 a.m.): The Maroochy Shire Council is experiencing rapidpopulation growth. These growing pains are placing a lot of pressure on current ...
Speech byPETER WELLINGTONMEMBER FOR NICKLINHansard 15 September 1999CEDAR HILL ORCHIDS PTY LTDMr WELLINGTON (Nicklin—IND) (10.14 a.m.): On 31 August I had the privilege of attending theSunshine Coast Export Excellence Awards presentation. The winner of the ...
Speech byPETER WELLINGTONMEMBER FOR NICKLINHansard 15 September 1999COMMUNITY-BASED REFERENDUM BILLMr WELLINGTON (Nicklin—IND) (10.30 p.m.): I rise to speak in support of the member forCaboolture's Community-Based Referendum Bill. I note that numerous ...
Speech byPETER WELLINGTONMEMBER FOR NICKLINHansard 16 September 1999SENIORS CARDMr WELLINGTON (Nicklin—IND) (10.24 a.m.): I urge this Government to investigate thepossibility of seeking corporate sponsorship for our Seniors Card so that we can provide our ...
Speech byPHIL REEVESMEMBER FOR MANSFIELDHansard 9 March 1999HEALTH PORTFOLIO Mr REEVES (Mansfield—ALP) (6.50 p.m.): Far from criticising this Government's contribution tohealth services on the Sunshine Coast, members opposite should be praising us for the ...
Speech byPETER WELLINGTONMEMBER FOR NICKLINHansard 10 November 1999SUNSHINE COAST INDEPENDENT LIVING SERVICEMr WELLINGTON (Nicklin—IND) (11.23 p.m.): I rise to congratulate the people involved with theSunshine Coast Independent Living Service on their very ...
Speech byPETER WELLINGTONMEMBER FOR NICKLINHansard 2 December 1999PROSTITUTION BILLMr WELLINGTON (Nicklin—IND) (12.04 p.m.): In speaking to the Prostitution Bill, I acknowledgethat, before it introduced this Bill into the Parliament, the Government continued ...
Speech byPETER WELLINGTONMEMBER FOR NICKLINHansard 7 December 1999FORESTRY AMENDMENT BILLMr WELLINGTON (Nicklin—IND) (11.06 p.m.): I rise to participate in the debate on the ForestryAmendment Bill. I note that the principal objective of this Bill is to give ...
Speech byHon. R. WELFORDMEMBER FOR EVERTONHansard 28 April 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTBlack Striped MusselsHon. R. J. WELFORD (Everton—ALP) (Minister for Environment and Heritage and Minister forNatural Resources) (10.03 a.m.), by leave: Over the last month ...
Speech byHon. R. WELFORDMEMBER FOR EVERTONHansard 28 April 1999PERFORMANCE OF MINISTERSHon. R. J. WELFORD (Everton—ALP) (Minister for Environment and Heritage and Minister forNatural Resources) (6.20 p.m.): The advent of the Beattie Labor Government has been ...
Speech byHon. R. WELFORDMEMBER FOR EVERTONHansard 29 April 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTMr G. QuaidHon. R. J. WELFORD (Everton—ALP) (Minister for Environment and Heritage and Minister forNatural Resources) (10.04 a.m.), by leave: In 1987, the Bjelke-Petersen ...
Speech byHon. R. WELFORDMEMBER FOR EVERTONHansard 25 May 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTCooperative Research CentresHon. R. J. WELFORD (Everton—ALP) (Minister for Environment and Heritage and Minister forNatural Resources) (9.59 a.m.), by leave: Last month my ...
Speech byHon. R. WELFORDMEMBER FOR EVERTONHansard 25 May 1999ACQUISITION OF LAND AMENDMENT BILLHon. R. J. WELFORD (Everton—ALP) (Minister for Environment and Heritage and Minister forNatural Resources) (3.30 p.m.): I move—"That the Bill be now read a second ...
Speech byHon. R. WELFORDMEMBER FOR EVERTONHansard 25 August 1999SOUTH EAST QUEENSLAND WATER BOARD (REFORM FACILITATION) BILLHon. R. J. WELFORD (Everton—ALP) (Minister for Environment and Heritage and Minister forNatural Resources) (11.51 a.m.): I move—"That ...
Speech byHon. R. WELFORDMEMBER FOR EVERTONHansard 26 August 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTCommunity-based Land TrustsHon. R. J. WELFORD (Everton—ALP) (Minister for Environment and Heritage and Minister forNatural Resources) (10.06 a.m.), by leave: It is often ...
Speech byHon. R. WELFORDMEMBER FOR EVERTONHansard 26 August 1999ACQUISITION OF LAND AMENDMENT BILLHon. R. J. WELFORD (Everton—ALP) (Minister for Environment and Heritage and Minister forNatural Resources) (4.38 p.m.), in reply: I thank all honourable members ...
Speech byHon. R. WELFORDMEMBER FOR EVERTONHansard 26 May 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTEnvironmental Management of MiningHon. R. J. WELFORD (Everton—ALP) (Minister for Environment and Heritage and Minister forNatural Resources) (10.06 a.m.), by leave: Before ...
Speech byHon. R. WELFORDMEMBER FOR EVERTONHansard 27 May 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTQueensland Parks and Wildlife ServiceHon. R. J. WELFORD (Everton—ALP) (Minister for Environment and Heritage and Minister forNatural Resources) (10 a.m.), by leave: When the ...
Speech byHon. R. WELFORDMEMBER FOR EVERTONHansard 27 May 1999REGIONAL FOREST AGREEMENTHon. R. J. WELFORD (Everton—ALP) (Minister for Environment and Heritage and Minister forNatural Resources) (6.20 p.m.): I second the amendment moved by the Deputy Premier. ...
Speech byHon. R. WELFORDMEMBER FOR EVERTONHansard 9 June 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTRural Water Use InitiativeHon. R. J. WELFORD (Everton—ALP) (Minister for Environment and Heritage and Minister forNatural Resources) (10 a.m.), by leave: The mark of a good ...
Speech byHon. R. WELFORDMEMBER FOR EVERTONHansard 9 June 1999REVOCATION OF STATE FOREST AREASHon. R. J. WELFORD (Everton—ALP) (Minister for Environment and Heritage and Minister forNatural Resources) (2.52 p.m.): I move—"(1) That this House agrees that the ...
Speech byHon. R. WELFORDMEMBER FOR EVERTONHansard 21 July 1999WATER RESOURCES AMENDMENTS BILLHon. R. J. WELFORD (Everton—ALP) (Minister for Environment and Heritage and Minister forNatural Resources) (11.48 a.m.): I move—"That the Bill be now read a second ...
Speech byHon. R. WELFORDMEMBER FOR EVERTONHansard 18 August 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTYouth Conservation CorpsHon. R. J. WELFORD (Everton—ALP) (Minister for Environment and Heritage and Minister forNatural Resources) (10.11 a.m.), by leave: Since coming to ...
Speech byHon. R. WELFORDMEMBER FOR EVERTONHansard 19 August 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTInjinoo LandsHon. R. J. WELFORD (Everton—ALP) (Minister for Environment and Heritage and Minister forNatural Resources) (10.15 a.m.), by leave: One of the starkest ...
Speech byHon. R. WELFORDMEMBER FOR EVERTONHansard 24 August 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTRainforest RehabilitationHon. R. J. WELFORD (Everton—ALP) (Minister for Environment and Heritage and Minister forNatural Resources)(9.53 a.m.), by leave: Last Friday, I had ...
Speech byHon. R. WELFORDMEMBER FOR EVERTONHansard 9 June 1999BURNETT WATER STORAGEHon. R. J. WELFORD (Everton—ALP) (Minister for Environment and Heritage and Minister forNatural Resources) (6.17 p.m.): I second the amendment. Is this not typical? The can't-do ...
Speech byHon. R. WELFORDMEMBER FOR EVERTONHansard 20 July 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTLand ProtectionHon. R. J. WELFORD (Everton—ALP) (Minister for Environment and Heritage and Minister forNatural Resources) (10.10 a.m.), by leave: I wish to report today on ...
Speech byHon. R. WELFORDMEMBER FOR EVERTONHansard 20 July 1999SOUTH EAST QUEENSLAND REGIONAL FOREST AGREEMENTHon. R. J. WELFORD (Everton—ALP) (Minister for Environment and Heritage and Minister forNatural Resources) (6.21 p.m.): It is a pleasure to ...
Speech byHon. R. WELFORDMEMBER FOR EVERTONHansard 13 April 1999FORESTRY INDUSTRYHon. R. J. WELFORD (Everton—ALP) (Minister for Environment and Heritage and Minister forNatural Resources) (6.13 p.m.): I move the following amendment to the motion—"Remove ...
Speech byHon. R. WELFORDMEMBER FOR EVERTONHansard 15 April 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTWhale WatchingHon. R. J. WELFORD (Everton—ALP) (Minister for Environment and Heritage and Minister forNatural Resources) (9.59 a.m.), by leave: A couple of years ago the ...
Speech byHon. R. WELFORDMEMBER FOR EVERTONHansard 27 April 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTLocust Control ProgramHon. R. J. WELFORD (Everton—ALP) (Minister for Environment and Heritage and Minister forNatural Resources) (9.58 a.m.), by leave: I am pleased to inform ...
Speech byHon. R. WELFORDMEMBER FOR EVERTONHansard 25 August 1999LAND COURT BILLHon. R. J. WELFORD (Everton—ALP) (Minister for Environment and Heritage and Minister forNatural Resources) (11.43 a.m.): I move—"That the Bill be now read a second time."This Bill ...
Speech byHon. R. WELFORDMEMBER FOR EVERTONHansard 25 May 1999REGIONAL FOREST AGREEMENTHon. R. J. WELFORD (Everton—ALP) (Minister for Environment and Heritage and Minister forNatural Resources) (6.17 p.m.): I have pleasure in seconding the Deputy Premier's ...
Speech byHon. R. WELFORDMEMBER FOR EVERTONHansard 21 July 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTDugong Management Hon. R. J. WELFORD (Everton—ALP) (Minister for Environment and Heritage and Minister forNatural Resources) (10.02 a.m.), by leave: The protection of ...
Speech byHon. RUSSELL COOPERMEMBER FOR CROWS NESTHansard 30 November 1999FORESTRY AMENDMENT BILLHon. T. R. COOPER (Crows Nest—NPA) (11.35 p.m.): I noted in the Minister's second-readingspeech that one of the objectives of the Forestry Amendment Bill is to ...
Speech byHon. RUSSELL COOPERMEMBER FOR CROWS NESTHansard 1 December 1999PROSTITUTION BILLHon. T. R. COOPER (Crows Nest—NPA) (2.56 p.m.): Thank you, Mr Deputy Speaker.Mr Reeves: Here is some more scaremongering.Mr COOPER: Who was that? I will decide what I ...
Speech byHon. RUSSELL COOPERMEMBER FOR CROWS NESTHansard 7 December 1999TREE-CLEARING GUIDELINESHon. T. R. COOPER (Crows Nest—NPA) (6.35 p.m.): It is sad that this debate on tree clearinghas to take place, because all one hears from speakers opposite is ...
Speech byHon. RUSSELL COOPERMEMBER FOR CROWS NESTHansard 8 December 1999IMPORTATION OF FRESH DURIANHon. T. R. COOPER (Crows Nest—NPA) (10.10 a.m.): I wish to bring to the attention of theHouse yet another example of imports adversely affecting our primary ...
Speech byHon. RUSSELL COOPERMEMBER FOR CROWS NESTHansard 9 December 1999WATER RESOURCES AMENDMENT BILLHon. T. R. COOPER (Crows Nest—NPA) (11.45 a.m.): I, too, have pleasure in taking part in thisdebate on the Water Resources Amendment Bill 1999. The ...
Speech byHon. RUSSELL COOPERMEMBER FOR CROWS NESTHansard 10 December 1999VEGETATION MANAGEMENT BILLHon. T. R. COOPER (Crows Nest—NPA) (11.47 a.m.): Mr Deputy Speaker, just before I speak tothe Bill which, of course, does not give me any pleasure, I would ...
Speech byHon. RUSSELL COOPERMEMBER FOR CROWS NESTHansard 10 November 1999LIQUOR AMENDMENT BILLMr COOPER (Crows Nest—NPA) (10.33 p.m.): I join with all of those who have chosen to speakto the Liquor Amendment Bill 1999. I commend the member for Toowoomba ...
Speech byHon. RUSSELL COOPERMEMBER FOR CROWS NESTHansard 23 November 1999NATIONAL CROP INSURANCE SCHEMEHon. T. R. COOPER (Crows Nest—NPA) (10.19 a.m.): Recently, two devastating hailstormshave demonstrated the need for the consideration of a national crop ...
Speech byHon. RUSSELL COOPERMEMBER FOR CROWS NESTHansard 23 November 1999LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL (No. 2)Hon. T. R. COOPER (Crows Nest—NPA) (4.50 p.m.): I, too, want to place my thoughts on therecord. The people of the electorate ...
Speech byHon. RUSSELL COOPERMEMBER FOR CROWS NESTHansard 24 November 1999SHEFFIELD SHIELDHon. T. R. COOPER (Crows Nest—NPA) (11.04 p.m.): I endorse the remarks of the member forNudgee. He is one member on the other side of the House who often comes up with ...
Speech byHon. RUSSELL COOPERMEMBER FOR CROWS NESTHansard 25 November 1999ANZAC DAY AMENDMENT BILLHon. T. R. COOPER (Crows Nest—NPA) (12.06 p.m.): Unlike the member for ToowoombaNorth, I would not be game to pull rank on the member for Burleigh. I am happy to ...
Speech byHon. RUSSELL COOPERMEMBER FOR CROWS NESTHansard 26 November 1999PRIMARY INDUSTRY BODIES REFORM BILLHon. T. R. COOPER (Crows Nest—NPA) (10.30 a.m.): The Primary Industry Bodies Reform Bill1999 relates to compulsory levies for five organisations that ...
Speech byMr S. SANTOROMEMBER FOR CLAYFIELDHansard 2 March 1999LABOR PARTY PRESELECTION OF FEMALE CANDIDATESMr SANTORO (Clayfield—LP) (7.05 p.m.): I But in a show of democracy that Saddamwant to briefly speak about Labor machine men Hussein would be proud of, ...
Speech byMr S. SANTOROMEMBER FOR CLAYFIELDHansard 3 March 1999WORKERS COMPENSATION FUNDMr SANTORO (Clayfield—LP) (10.18 a.m.): The Queensland Chamber of Commerce andThe Government's proposed changes to the Industry—the State's peak employerWorkers ...
Speech byMr S. SANTOROMEMBER FOR CLAYFIELDHansard 3 March 1999ADDRESS IN REPLYMr SANTORO (Clayfield—LP) (12.18 p.m.): It the real issues in my electorate, such as thegives me great pleasure to join in this debate Nundah bottleneck, the Leckie Road ...
Speech byMr S. SANTOROMEMBER FOR CLAYFIELDHansard 3 March 1999MINISTER FOR RACINGMr SANTORO (Clayfield—LP) (6.38 p.m.): It the future of the industry, but the Minister hasgives me great pleasure to participate briefly in constantly failed to reply because he ...
Speech byMr S. SANTOROMEMBER FOR CLAYFIELDHansard 3 March 1999CORRECTIVE SERVICES AND PENALTIES AND SENTENCES AMENDMENT BILLMr SANTORO (Clayfield—LP) (9.31 p.m.): I the judge. This Bill is aimed at the second ofhave great pleasure in rising to speak in favour ...
Speech byHon. RUSSELL COOPERMEMBER FOR CROWS NESTHansard 15 September 1999SUGAR INDUSTRY BILLMr COOPER (Crows Nest—NPA) (3.38 p.m.): The Opposition supports the Sugar Industry Bill1999 with qualifications. As such, we will be moving amendments during the ...
Speech byHon. RUSSELL COOPERMEMBER FOR CROWS NESTHansard 16 September 19991999 STATE BUDGETHon. T. R. COOPER (Crows Nest—NPA) (4.49 p.m.): Yesterday, Standard and Poor's issued apress release headed "Queensland Budget Shows Weakening Finances" and which ...
Speech byHon. RUSSELL COOPERMEMBER FOR CROWS NESTHansard 28 October 1999MEAT PROCESSINGHon. T. R. COOPER (Crows Nest—NPA) (10.15 a.m.): The meat industry is one of the mostimportant industries in this State and, as such, the coalition supports efforts to ...
Speech byHon. RUSSELL COOPERMEMBER FOR CROWS NESTHansard 28 October 1999APPROPRIATION BILLEstimates Committee GReportHon. T. R. COOPER (Crows Nest—NPA) (3.02 p.m.): Firstly, I place on record my appreciation ofthe work of David Thannhauser, the committee ...
Speech byHon. RUSSELL COOPERMEMBER FOR CROWS NESTHansard 28 October 1999MINISTER FOR MINES AND ENERGYHon. T. R. COOPER (Crows Nest—NPA) (6.45 p.m.): When a series of blunders is committedover a considerable period, one thing leads to another. It is timely to ...
Speech byHon. RUSSELL COOPERMEMBER FOR CROWS NESTHansard 10 November 1999MILK PRICESHon. T. R. COOPER (Crows Nest—NPA) (10.09 a.m.): I wish to express the outrage of memberson this side of the House that deregulation of the processing and retail sectors of ...
Speech byMr S. SANTOROMEMBER FOR CLAYFIELDHansard 2 March 1999GORDONSTONE MINE DISPUTE; MEMBER FOR FITZROYMr SANTORO (Clayfield—LP) (6.10 p.m.): I Mr BEATTIE: I seek for it to be withdrawn.am pleased to second the motion moved by theMr SANTORO: If the Premier ...
Speech byMr S. SANTOROMEMBER FOR CLAYFIELDHansard 3 March 1999TAFE QUEENSLANDMr SANTORO (Clayfield—LP) (11 p.m.): creation; it is their ideology, their policy. They areSince it was elected in June 1998, the Beattie attempting to distance themselves from ...
Speech byHon. RUSSELL COOPERMEMBER FOR CROWS NESTHansard 30 November 1999TREE-CLEARING GUIDELINESHon. T. R. COOPER (Crows Nest—NPA) (6.35 p.m.): It is perfectly obvious from listening tothose opposite how little they know about tree clearing, the land, the ...
Speech byHon. RUSSELL COOPERMEMBER FOR CROWS NESTHansard 10 November 1999SUGAR INDUSTRY BILLMr COOPER (Crows Nest—NP) (3.25 p.m.): I concur with the remarks made by the member forHinchinbrook. He and the member for Mirani are involved with the sugar ...
JOHN KINGSTONMEMBER FOR MARYBOROUGHHansard 15 September 1999PRIMARY INDUSTRIES LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLDr KINGSTON (Maryborough—IND) (12.18 p.m.): Firstly, I wish to address the policyenvironment, not created by the member for Inala, within which this Bill ...
JOHN KINGSTONMEMBER FOR MARYBOROUGHHansard 1 December 1999PROSTITUTION BILLDr KINGSTON (Maryborough—ONP) (5.52 p.m.): This Bill has had me in a dilemma for sometime. Whilst I do not condone prostitution on moral grounds, I was hesitant to oppose this Bill if ...
JOHN KINGSTONMEMBER FOR MARYBOROUGHHansard 7 December 1999FORESTRY AMENDMENT BILLDr KINGSTON (Maryborough—IND) (8.52 p.m.): In his second-reading speech the Minister saidthat the RFA will ensure job security. Let us have a look at another facet of this ...
JOHN KINGSTONMEMBER FOR MARYBOROUGHHansard 7 December 1999NATIVE VEGETATION LEGISLATIONDr KINGSTON (Maryborough—IND) (12.36 a.m.): I wish to talk about the non-effectiveness oftop down legislation with particular reference to Government-imposed native ...
Speech byJOHN MICKELMEMBER FOR LOGANHansard 7 December 1999FORESTRY AMENDMENT BILLMr MICKEL (Logan—ALP) (10.26 p.m.): This Bill gives the hardwood timber industry what it hasalways been seeking: 25 years of resource security. It gives the industry 25 years to ...
Speech byJOHN MICKELMEMBER FOR LOGANHansard 8 December 1999WATER RESOURCES AMENDMENT BILLMr MICKEL (Logan—ALP) (11.06 p.m.): I want to comment on an issue that is vital to theresidents and businesses within Logan City. I refer in particular to the Logan City ...
Speech byJOHN MICKELMEMBER FOR LOGANHansard 9 December 1999CRIMINAL LAW AMENDMENT BILLMr MICKEL (Logan—ALP) (6.23 p.m.): I want to support the Criminal Law Amendment Bill. Ithink it is necessary to help give some assurances to people whose children have been ...
Speech byMrs J. GAMINMEMBER FOR BURLEIGHHansard 3 March 1999CORRECTIVE SERVICES AND PENALTIES AND SENTENCES AMENDMENT BILLMrs GAMIN (Burleigh—NPA) (10.11 p.m.): I will try to bring back a little decorum to what shouldbe a serious debate. The member for ...
Speech byJOHN MICKELMEMBER FOR LOGANHansard 26 August 1999OLIVE INDUSTRYMr MICKEL (Logan—ALP) (7.18 p.m.): Tonight I bring some heart and some good news to thepeople of the Lockyer and south-west Queensland with a positive story about the initiatives that ...
Speech byJOHN MICKELMEMBER FOR LOGANHansard 15 September 1999COMMUNITY-BASED REFERENDUM BILLMr MICKEL (Logan—ALP) (10.16 p.m.): The purpose of this Bill is to enable the electors ofQueensland to have the opportunity to participate in the decisions that affect ...
Speech byJOHN MICKELMEMBER FOR LOGANHansard 16 September 19991999 STATE BUDGETMr MICKEL (Logan—ALP) (9.54 p.m.): I wish to pay tribute to the honourable member forKallangur for his contribution earlier in this debate. He highlighted the serious problem for ...
Speech byJOHN MICKELMEMBER FOR LOGANHansard 26 October 1999DEFENDING THE MARSDEN COMMUNITYMr MICKEL (Logan—ALP) (11.59 a.m.): I want to correct for the public record the fallacies in theSunday Mail article dated 12 September 1999 under the headline, ...
Speech byJOHN MICKELMEMBER FOR LOGANHansard 26 October 1999SUGAR INDUSTRY BILLMr MICKEL (Logan—ALP) (3.36 p.m.): The Sugar Industry Bill 1999 has been introducedagainst an international climate that is very difficult for Queensland sugar producers. The ...
Speech byJOHN MICKELMEMBER FOR LOGANHansard 27 October 1999APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILLEstimates Committee AReport No. 1Mr MICKEL (Logan—ALP) (12.15 p.m.): At the outset I thank my fellow committee members fortheir cooperation throughout the Estimates ...
Speech byJOHN MICKELMEMBER FOR LOGANHansard 27 October 1999APPROPRIATION BILLEstimates Committee AReport No. 2Mr MICKEL (Logan—ALP) (2.45 p.m.): I agree totally with what the previous speaker said aboutthe importance of education and the contribution that it ...
Speech byJOHN MICKELMEMBER FOR LOGANHansard 11 November 1999ETHNIC BRANCH STACKINGMr MICKEL (Logan—ALP) (10.14 a.m.): Advertisements for the American Express card used tosay "You shouldn't leave home without one." The shameless ethnic branch stacking in the ...
Speech byJOHN MICKELMEMBER FOR LOGANHansard 11 November 1999ST GEORGE IRRIGATION AREAMr MICKEL (Logan—ALP) (6.45 p.m.): After listening to that contribution, I say that, ifhonourable members did not believe the farmers had enough troubles, they have a few ...
Speech byJOHN MICKELMEMBER FOR LOGANHansard 11 November 1999DOMESTIC VIOLENCE (FAMILY PROTECTION) AMENDMENT BILLMr MICKEL (Logan—ALP) (12.24 a.m.): I think that it is a measure of the maturity of ourchange in attitude to this horrible occurrence that ...
Speech byJOHN MICKELMEMBER FOR LOGANHansard 9 June 1999WEAPONS AMENDMENT BILLMr MICKEL (Logan—ALP) (9 p.m.): This Bill should be opposed. It in no way reflects theaspirations of the majority of Queenslanders. It is a throwback, a throwback to the maiden ...
Speech byJOHN MICKELMEMBER FOR LOGANHansard 20 July 1999SOUTH EAST QUEENSLAND REGIONAL FOREST AGREEMENTMr MICKEL (Logan—ALP) (6.41 p.m.): We have just heard from the failure of the RFA—theman who claims to be trying to get some jobs for timber workers, but ...
Speech byJOHN MICKELMEMBER FOR LOGANHansard 20 July 1999VIETNAMESE COMMUNITY IN QUEENSLANDMr MICKEL (Logan—ALP) (7.17 p.m.): In recent weeks there has been much publicity inrelation to the drug problem which has been identified with a particular ethnic group ...
Speech byJOHN MICKELMEMBER FOR LOGANHansard 21 July 1999CHILD ABUSE; FORDE INQUIRY RECOMMENDATIONSMr MICKEL (Logan—ALP) (6.42 p.m.): Having heard the contribution of the honourablemember for Broadwater, I can understand why motor racing drivers are forced to ...
Speech byJOHN MICKELMEMBER FOR LOGANHansard 22 July 1999MR SPEAKER'S RULINGMotion of DissentMr MICKEL (Logan—ALP) (3.14 p.m.): What a load of claptrap we have just heard from themember for Cunningham! He said that we have to follow the correct procedures; ...
Speech byMrs J. GAMINMEMBER FOR BURLEIGHHansard 3 March 1999JUSTICES OF THE PEACE TRAINING COURSESMrs GAMIN (Burleigh—NPA) (11.09 p.m.): Funding for justices of the peace training courses atTAFE colleges is normally allocated after negotiations between the ...
Speech byMrs J. GAMINMEMBER FOR BURLEIGHHansard 9 March 1999DRUG ABUSEMrs GAMIN (Burleigh—NPA) (10.29 a.m.): A national heroin trial is not the solution to the ever-increasing problem of drug abuse in this country. A heroin trial will not assist heroin ...
Speech byMrs J. GAMINMEMBER FOR BURLEIGHHansard 9 March 1999HEALTH PORTFOLIOMrs GAMIN (Burleigh—NPA) (6.35 p.m.): This morning in this place I asked the Health Ministerto explain why a young mother and her husband were forced to suffer a five-hour wait for a ...
Speech byMrs J. GAMINMEMBER FOR BURLEIGHHansard 10 March 1999CHILD PROTECTION BILLMrs GAMIN (Burleigh—NPA) (3.27 p.m.): Although the Opposition supports the Child ProtectionBill, there are some aspects I want to comment on in my brief contribution to this ...
Speech byMrs J. GAMINMEMBER FOR BURLEIGHHansard 24 March 1999REHABILITATION OF DRUG USERSMrs GAMIN (Burleigh—NPA) (11.19 p.m.): I believe that drug courts would have enormousmerit in the fight against escalating drug use and abuse. These courts would be ...
Speech byMrs J. GAMINMEMBER FOR BURLEIGHHansard 13 April 1999CRIMINAL CODE (STALKING) AMENDMENT BILLMrs GAMIN (Burleigh—NPA) (5.19 p.m.): The Opposition supported the original stalkinglegislation back in 1993 and, of course, supports this amendment Bill, as ...
Speech byJOHN MICKELMEMBER FOR LOGANHansard 23 November 1999LIBERAL PARTY BRANCH STACKINGMr MICKEL (Logan—ALP) (12 p.m.): Michael Johnson's withdrawal from the contest for LiberalParty preselection for the Federal seat of Ryan even before nominations have ...
Speech byJOHN MICKELMEMBER FOR LOGANHansard 24 November 1999BATTLE OF THE BANDS: BROWNS PLAINS POLICE SERVICEMr MICKEL (Logan—ALP) (11.12 p.m.): Next Sunday at the Greenbank RSL car park theBrowns Plains police will be hosting a Battle of the Bands for ...
Speech byJOHN MICKELMEMBER FOR LOGANHansard 25 November 1999JUSTICE LEGISLATION BILLSMr MICKEL (Logan—ALP) (5.41 p.m.): I pay tribute to the members of the Members' Ethicsand Parliamentary Privileges Committee who have spoken in this debate this afternoon. My ...
Speech byJOHN MICKELMEMBER FOR LOGANHansard 1 December 1999TOWNSVILLE INDUSTRIAL PARKMr MICKEL (Logan—ALP) (6.50 p.m.): The person whom we on this side of the House all feelsorry for tonight is the member for Thuringowa, because quite frankly it appears that ...
Speech byJOHN MICKELMEMBER FOR LOGANHansard 7 December 1999GOODS AND SERVICES TAXMr MICKEL (Logan—ALP) (10.05 a.m.): Anyone who has spoken with small business operatorsand charities knows the growing concerns they have with the GST and the compliance ...
Speech byJOHN MICKELMEMBER FOR LOGANHansard 25 August 1999ROAD TRANSPORT REFORM BILLMr MICKEL (Logan—ALP) (4.47 p.m.): I welcome the opportunity to participate in the debateon the Road Transport Reform Bill 1999. I notice that the Bill is focusing on ...
Speech byJOHN MICKELMEMBER FOR LOGANHansard 8 June 1999NELLY BAY DEVELOPMENT, MAGNETIC ISLANDMr MICKEL (Logan—ALP) (6.50 p.m.): "The Government is committed to facilitating a projecton the failed Magnetic Quay site on Magnetic Island. In response to issues ...
Speech byJOHN MICKELMEMBER FOR LOGANHansard 26 August 1999HEALTH SERVICEMr MICKEL (Logan—ALP) (6.50 p.m.): I want to start by congratulating the Leader of theOpposition. This has been a brilliant tactic. Whenever one's leadership is under threat, one drags ...
Speech byDr LESLEY CLARKMEMBER FOR BARRON RIVERHansard 27 May 1999BREAST CANCER SCREENING UNITDr CLARK (Barron River—ALP) (7.05 p.m.): Breast cancer strikes one in 12 Queenslandwomen. To each of us here, that probably means that at least one of our women ...
Speech byDr LESLEY CLARKMEMBER FOR BARRON RIVERHansard 10 June 1999INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS BILLDr CLARK (Barron River—ALP) (4.55 p.m.): Today it is with great pleasure that I rise toparticipate in the debate on the Industrial Relations Bill.Mr Musgrove: You're ...
Speech byDr LESLEY CLARKMEMBER FOR BARRON RIVERHansard 20 July 1999SOUTH EAST QUEENSLAND REGIONAL FOREST AGREEMENTDr CLARK (Barron River—ALP) (6.51 p.m.): I would like to return a bit of calm to the House. Thecase of the timber industry and its need to ...
Speech byDr LESLEY CLARKMEMBER FOR BARRON RIVERHansard 21 July 1999WET TROPICS MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY CELEBRATIONSDr CLARK (Barron River—ALP) (11.14 p.m.): Last Saturday at the Cairns Convention Centre,the Wet Tropics Management Authority celebrated the 10-year ...
Speech byDr LESLEY CLARKMEMBER FOR BARRON RIVERHansard 18 August 1999CASSOWARY PROTECTIONDr CLARK (Barron River—ALP) (11.23 p.m.): The majestic cassowary is the symbol of the WetTropics World Heritage area but is listed as an endangered species by both the ...
Speech byDr LESLEY CLARKMEMBER FOR BARRON RIVERHansard 19 August 1999CAIRNS REGION INDUSTRY CLUSTERSDr CLARK (Barron River—ALP) (7.09 p.m.): It is well known that the key industries in the Cairnsregion are tourism and agriculture. The need to diversify and ...
Speech byDr LESLEY CLARKMEMBER FOR BARRON RIVERHansard 26 August 1999QUEENSLAND BUILDING SERVICES AUTHORITY AMENDMENT BILLDr CLARK (Barron River—ALP) (2.53 p.m.): This Bill delivers on meaningful changes on allfronts in the building and construction industry. ...
Speech byDr LESLEY CLARKMEMBER FOR BARRON RIVERHansard 14 September 1999EAST TIMORDr CLARK (Barron River—ALP) (10.21 a.m.): I join the Premier and other members who havespoken this morning to highlight the tragedy occurring in East Timor. Australians across ...
Speech byDr LESLEY CLARKMEMBER FOR BARRON RIVERHansard 15 April 1999WORKCOVER QUEENSLAND AMENDMENT BILLDr CLARK (Barron River—ALP) (3.26 p.m.): It is with pleasure that I rise to participate in theWorkCover Queensland Amendment Bill debate. There can be ...
Speech byDr LESLEY CLARKMEMBER FOR BARRON RIVERHansard 27 April 1999CRIMINAL CODE (STALKING) AMENDMENT BILLDr CLARK (Barron River—ALP) (2.30 p.m.): I am pleased to contribute to the debate onamendments to the current stalking legislation. It has been ...
Speech byDr LESLEY CLARKMEMBER FOR BARRON RIVERHansard 27 April 1999CAIRNS CAMPUS, JAMES COOK UNIVERSITYDr CLARK (Barron River—ALP) (7.08 p.m.): This evening I draw the attention of the House tothe issue of the future development of the Cairns campus of the ...
Speech byDr LESLEY CLARKMEMBER FOR BARRON RIVERHansard 25 May 1999REGIONAL FOREST AGREEMENTDr CLARK (Barron River—ALP) (6.37 p.m.): This House debated an Opposition motion withrespect to the South East Queensland Regional Forest Agreement on 13 April in the ...
Speech byDr LESLEY CLARKMEMBER FOR BARRON RIVERHansard 26 May 1999ACID SULFATE SOILS, EAST TRINITYDr CLARK (Barron River—ALP) (6.28 p.m.): Last week I attended a seminar in Cairns on theproblem of acid sulfate soils on the NatWest site at East Trinity, across ...
Speech byDr LESLEY CLARKMEMBER FOR BARRON RIVERHansard 24 March 1999QUEENSLAND FILM AND TELEVISION INDUSTRYDr CLARK (Barron River—ALP) (10.25 a.m.): Yesterday in this House the Premier announcedthat Coote/Hayes Productions has chosen to locate TV productions ...
Speech byDr LESLEY CLARKMEMBER FOR BARRON RIVERHansard 13 April 1999FORESTRY INDUSTRYDr CLARK (Barron River—ALP) (6.38 p.m.): Indeed there is room for a sustainable industry, butwhat we are debating tonight is the nature of that sustainable industry and the ...
Speech byDr LESLEY CLARKMEMBER FOR BARRON RIVERHansard 15 September 1999Kuranda Aboriginal Community DeathsDr CLARK (Barron River—ALP) (11.08 p.m.): The Aboriginal community of the Cairns region ismourning the loss of three much-loved and respected people, ...
Speech byDr LESLEY CLARKMEMBER FOR BARRON RIVERHansard 22 July 1999UNIVERSITY OF QUEENSLAND; GATTON COLLEGEDr CLARK (Barron River—ALP) (6.28 p.m.): I am very pleased to support the amendment to thismotion tonight because it puts the responsibility for ...
Speech byDr LESLEY CLARKMEMBER FOR BARRON RIVERHansard 27 May 1999REGIONAL FOREST AGREEMENT Dr CLARK (Barron River—ALP) (6.50 p.m.): In common with the member for Logan, I will usethe time allocated to me in the debate tonight to finish some of the points I ...
Speech byDr LESLEY CLARKMEMBER FOR BARRON RIVERHansard 15 April 1999CAIRNS CELEBRATION OF FILMDr CLARK (Barron River—ALP) (10.22 a.m.): The potential of the film and television industry tocontribute to the regional economy of far-north Queensland is enormous ...
Speech byLINDY NELSON-CARRMEMBER FOR MUNDINGBURRAHansard 8 December 1999COMMONWEALTH GOVERNMENT FUNDINGMs NELSON-CARR (Mundingburra—ALP) (10.15 a.m.): Prime Minister John Howard's boastthat today's economy is the strongest it has been since the Menzies era ...
Speech byMrs E. CUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard 3 March 1999ADDRESS IN REPLYMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—IND) (2.59 p.m.): In commencing my speech to the motionfor the adoption of the Address in Reply I reaffirm my allegiance to the head of State and ...
Speech byMrs E. CUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard 3 March 1999CORRECTIVE SERVICES AND PENALTIES AND SENTENCES AMENDMENT BILLMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—IND) (10.30 p.m.): First of all, I would like to say that Iappreciated very much the comments of the ...
Speech byMrs E. CUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard 3 March 1999ATTORNEY-GENERAL BILLMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—IND) (5.46 p.m.): I want to raise a couple of questions withthe Attorney-General. In his second-reading speech the Attorney-General talks ...
Speech byMrs E. CUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard 10 March 1999CHILD PROTECTION BILLMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—IND) (4.40 p.m.): As has been said by other members, thisChild Protection Bill is a most important document for children in our State. I ...
Speech byMrs E. CUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard 11 March 1999ANZAC DAY TRADING HOURSMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—IND) (5.28 p.m.): I move—"That this House will, as a matter of urgency, ensure necessary changes are made tolicences attached to all ...
Speech byMrs E. CUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard 23 March 1999GAMING MACHINE AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—IND) (5.38 p.m.): In joining this debate, I want to make thecomment on the public record that gambling has had ...
Speech byMrs E. CUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard 23 March 1999GLADSTONE BAT COLONYMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—IND) (7.01 p.m.): I rise to speak on a matter of concern inmy community in West Gladstone. I refer to the proximity of a bat colony to an ...
Speech byMrs E. CUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard 25 March 1999CORRECTIVE SERVICES LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—IND) (12.48 p.m.): In speaking to the Corrective ServicesLegislation Amendment Bill, I wish to agree with many of ...
Speech byLINDY NELSON-CARRMEMBER FOR MUNDINGBURRAHansard 10 November 1999FAMILY SERVICES AMENDMENT BILLMs NELSON-CARR (Mundingburra—ALP) (5.45 p.m.): I also rise in support of the FamilyServices Amendment Bill 1999. The reasons for the Bill are simple—child ...
Speech byLINDY NELSON-CARRMEMBER FOR MUNDINGBURRAHansard 10 November 1999ATTENTION DEFICIT DISORDER; ATTENTION DEFICIT HYPERACTIVITY DISORDERMs NELSON-CARR (Mundingburra—ALP) (11.06 p.m.): Tonight, I rise to address a veryalarming matter that is affecting my ...
Speech byLINDY NELSON-CARRMEMBER FOR MUNDINGBURRAHansard 11 November 1999PUBLIC SECTOR ETHICS AMENDMENT BILLMs NELSON-CARR (Mundingburra—ALP) (5.38 p.m.): I rise to speak in support of the PublicSector Ethics Amendment Bill of 1999. The establishment of the ...
Speech byLINDY NELSON-CARRMEMBER FOR MUNDINGBURRAHansard 23 November 1999EQUITY AND FAIR TRADING (MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS) BILLMs NELSON-CARR (Mundingburra—ALP) (4.15 p.m.): I rise to support the Fair Trading(Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 1999. This Bill ...
Speech byMrs E. CUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard 13 April 1999TRANSPORT (SOUTH BANK CORPORATION AREA LAND) BILLMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—IND) (2.30 p.m.): I rise to speak on the Transport (SouthBank Corporation Area Land) Bill with a high level of ...
Speech byMrs E. CUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard 14 April 1999MR E. CAMERON, MBEMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—IND) (10.17 a.m.): I rise to pay tribute today to a long-serving member of the Calliope Shire Council, Ewen Archibald Donald—Don— Cameron, MBE, ...
Speech byMrs E. CUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard 10 March 1999LAND AND RESOURCES TRIBUNAL BILLMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—IND) (11.56 a.m.): I rise to speak to the Land andResources Tribunal Bill. I want to make a couple of comments and raise some ...
Speech byMrs E. CUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard 4 March 1999HEINER DOCUMENTSMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—IND) (6.26 p.m.): I rise to support the motion, although Ihave some concerns about some of the wording of it. An attempt earlier to amend it has ...
Speech byLINDY NELSON-CARRMEMBER FOR MUNDINGBURRAHansard 25 November 1999MULTICULTURAL SERVICE AWARDSMs NELSON-CARR (Mundingburra—ALP) (10.27 a.m.): Today I would like to recognise two ofmy constituents who were honoured last night in the 1999 Queensland ...
Speech byMrs E. CUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard 4 March 1999THE AUSSIE PIEMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—IND) (7.10 p.m.): I rise on behalf of bakers in my electorateand across Australia to defend the humble Aussie pie. Love it or hate it, the Aussie pie ...
Speech byHon. M. FOLEYMEMBER FOR YERONGAHansard 8 June 1999TRUSTS (INVESTMENTS) AMENDMENT BILLHon. M. J. FOLEY (Yeronga—ALP) (Attorney-General and Minister for Justice and Minister forThe Arts) (12.32 p.m.): I move—"That the Bill be now read a second ...
Speech byHon. M. FOLEYMEMBER FOR YERONGAHansard 9 June 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTGoods and Services Tax; Arts IndustryHon. M. J. FOLEY (Yeronga—ALP) (Attorney-General and Minister for Justice and Minister forThe Arts) (9.44 a.m.), by leave: Much attention has ...
Speech byHon. M. FOLEYMEMBER FOR YERONGAHansard 11 June 1999STATE PENALTIES ENFORCEMENT BILLHon. M. J. FOLEY (Yeronga—ALP) (Attorney-General and Minister for Justice and Minister forThe Arts) (10.31 a.m.): I move—"That the Bill be now read a second time."This ...
Speech byHon. M. FOLEYMEMBER FOR YERONGAHansard 20 July 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTConvicted Child Sex Offenders; Notification Orders Hon. M. J. FOLEY (Yeronga—ALP) (Attorney-General and Minister for Justice and Minister forThe Arts) (9.50 a.m.), by leave: ...
Speech byHon. M. FOLEYMEMBER FOR YERONGAHansard 25 August 1999JUSTICE LEGISLATION (MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS) BILL (No. 3)Hon. M. J. FOLEY (Yeronga—ALP) (Attorney-General and Minister for Justice and Minister forThe Arts) (11.36 a.m.): I move—"That the Bill be ...
Speech byHon. M. FOLEYMEMBER FOR YERONGAHansard 25 August 1999COMMUNITY-BASED REFERENDUM BILLHon. M. J. FOLEY (Yeronga—ALP) (Attorney-General and Minister for Justice and Minister forThe Arts) (10.25 p.m.): The Government opposes the Community-Based ...