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Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 5 August 1998ADDRESS IN REPLYMr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (12.10 p.m.): Mr Deputy Speaker, I congratulate you on yourappointment to that high office. It is appropriate that I also congratulate and ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 6 August 1998PRIVATE MEMBERS' BILLS Mr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (6.01 p.m.): I move—"That consistent with the Premier's commitment to the Member for Nicklin dated 25June 1998 in relation to Private ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 25 August 1998MEMBERS FOR KEDRON, BUNDAMBA, IPSWICH, CHATSWORTH AND MURRUMBAMr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (6.26 p.m.): I rise to second the amendment moved by themember for Warwick. I do so because I ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 27 August 1998WORKPLACE RELATIONS AMENDMENT BILLMr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (12.22 p.m.): The speech by the member for Townsville wasan indication of how little comment the Labor Party has to make ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 17 November 1998GOODS AND SERVICES TAXDr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (Leader of the Liberal Party) (10.18 a.m.): In the past few days, thePremier has made much political mileage out of supposedly standing up for ...
Speech byHon. D. WELLSMEMBER FOR MURRUMBAHansard 30 July 1998MOTION OF CONFIDENCEHon. D. M. WELLS (Murrumba—ALP) (Minister for Education) (4.14 p.m.): Madam DeputySpeaker, may I take the opportunity to congratulate you on your elevation to the high office ...
Speech byHon. D. WELLSMEMBER FOR MURRUMBAHansard 6 August 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTLeading Schools ProgramHon. D. M. WELLS (Murrumba—ALP) (Minister for Education) (9.52 a.m.), by leave: During myfirst week as Minister for Education, I visited Calamvale ...
Speech byHon. D. WELLSMEMBER FOR MURRUMBAHansard 6 August 1998LEADING SCHOOLS PROGRAMHon. D. M. WELLS (Murrumba—ALP) (Minister for Education) (7.20 p.m.): I will take thequestion on notice. Right now, my business is to eat humble pie. This morning I tabled a ...
Speech byPETER WELLINGTONMEMBER FOR NICKLINHansard 25 August 1998CITIZENS' INITIATED REFERENDUM (CONSTITUTION AMENDMENT) BILLMr WELLINGTON (Nicklin—IND) (10.11 a.m.): I move—"That the Bill be now read a second time."I rise today to introduce one of the most ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 30 July 1998MOTION OF CONFIDENCEMr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (2.21 a.m.): At the outset, Mr Speaker, I congratulate youon your election to that high office. In debating this confidence motion, this ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 30 July 1998AMENDMENT TO STANDING ORDERSMr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (9.54 a.m.): The Opposition opposes this proposedamendment because we believe that the current Standing Order 123A is appropriate. ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 4 August 1998WORKERS COMPENSATIONMr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (6.48 p.m.): There is no such thing as a free lunch. It isalways years before cost blow-outs are recognised. That is what will again ...
Speech byHon. D. WELLSMEMBER FOR MURRUMBAHansard 26 August 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTLiteracy and NumeracyHon. D. M. WELLS (Murrumba—ALP) (Minister for Education) (9.54 a.m.), by leave: I table areport into literacy and numeracy levels in Queensland schools ...
Speech byHon. D. WELLSMEMBER FOR MURRUMBAHansard 26 August 1998SCHOOL-BASED MANAGEMENTHon. D. M. WELLS (Murrumba—ALP) (Minister for Education) (6.50 p.m.): The Governmentopposes the motion and supports the amendment. When the honourable member for Merrimac ...
Speech byHon. D. WELLSMEMBER FOR MURRUMBAHansard 27 August 1998LITERACY AND NUMERACY REPORTHon. D. M. WELLS (Murrumba—ALP) (Minister for Education) (2.23 a.m.): During yesterday'ssitting, after I tabled a report on literacy that had been suppressed by the ...
Speech byPETER WELLINGTONMEMBER FOR NICKLINHansard 15 September 1998 POLITICIANS' SUPERANNUATION ENTITLEMENTSMr WELLINGTON (Nicklin—IND) (10.14 a.m.): Mr Speaker, I seek your indulgence to speakabout politicians' superannuation entitlements and in particular ...
Speech byHon. D. WELLSMEMBER FOR MURRUMBAHansard 16 September 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTAnti-bullying ProgramHon. D. M. WELLS (Murrumba—ALP) (Minister for Education) (9.49 a.m.), by leave: Irrespectiveof its size, its location or the socioeconomic levels of ...
Speech byHon. D. WELLSMEMBER FOR MURRUMBAHansard 17 September 1998MINISTER FOR EMERGENCY SERVICESHon. D. M. WELLS (Murrumba—ALP) (Minister for Education) (6.39 p.m.): This evening theHouse has two options. There is a motion from the Opposition congratulating ...
Speech byHon. D. WELLSMEMBER FOR MURRUMBAHansard 10 November 1998UNIVERSITY OF THE SUNSHINE COAST BILLHon. D. M. WELLS (Murrumba—ALP) (Minister for Education) (12.52 p.m.): I move—"That the Bill be now read a second time."This Bill provides for the ...
Speech byHon. D. WELLSMEMBER FOR MURRUMBAHansard 12 November 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTSellars Holdings LtdHon. D. M. WELLS (Murrumba—ALP) (Minister for Education) (9.58 a.m.), by leave: On 18September 1998, the member for Nicklin asked a question without ...
Speech byHon. D. WELLSMEMBER FOR MURRUMBAHansard 17 November 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTEducation Queensland, ReportHon. D. M. WELLS (Murrumba—ALP) (Minister for Education) (10.05 a.m.), by leave: Thetabling of Education Queensland's annual report for 1997-98 ...
Speech byHon. D. WELLSMEMBER FOR MURRUMBAHansard 17 November 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTCommon Youth AllowanceHon. D. M. WELLS (Murrumba—ALP) (Minister for Education) (10.05 a.m.), by leave: Theeducation system will shortly need to adapt to a new and severe ...
Speech byHon. D. WELLSMEMBER FOR MURRUMBAHansard 18 November 1998MINISTER FOR EDUCATIONHon. D. M. WELLS (Murrumba—ALP) (Minister for Education) (6.39 p.m.): I move the followingamendment—"Delete all words in Mr Nelson's amendment and insert the ...
Speech byHon. D. WELLSMEMBER FOR MURRUMBAHansard 18 November 1998UNIVERSITY OF THE SUNSHINE COAST BILLHon. D. M. WELLS (Murrumba—ALP) (Minister for Education) (11.31 a.m.), in reply: I thankhonourable members for their very thorough coverage of the issues ...
Speech byHon. D. WELLSMEMBER FOR MURRUMBAHansard 22 October 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTLiteracy and NumeracyHon. D. M. WELLS (Murrumba—ALP) (Minister for Education) (9.45 a.m.), by leave: On 26August 1998 I tabled the 1995-96 report on literacy and numeracy in ...
Speech byHon. D. WELLSMEMBER FOR MURRUMBAHansard 22 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee FReport No. 1Hon. D. M. WELLS (Murrumba—ALP) (Minister for Education) (3.27 p.m.): Firstly, I ...
Speech byPETER WELLINGTONMEMBER FOR NICKLINHansard 18 September 1998 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILLAPPROPRIATION BILLMr WELLINGTON (Nicklin—IND) (11.26 a.m.): I rise to speak in the debate on the AppropriationBills and to respond to claims by the member for ...
Speech byHon. D. WELLSMEMBER FOR MURRUMBAHansard 10 November 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTLiteracy and Numeracy in SchoolsHon. D. M. WELLS (Murrumba—ALP) (Minister for Education) (10.03 a.m.), by leave: Twice thisyear I have tabled reports prepared by the School ...
Speech byHOWARD HOBBSMEMBER FOR WARREGOHansard 18 September 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILLAPPROPRIATION BILLMr HOBBS (Warrego—NPA) (11.32 a.m.): This Budget is the coalition's Budget which has beencut and pasted and refashioned to fit Labor's agenda. ...
Speech byHOWARD HOBBSMEMBER FOR WARREGOHansard 22 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee GReportMr HOBBS (Warrego—NPA) (4.55 p.m.): Firstly, I want to say that the committee worked ...
Speech byHOWARD HOBBSMEMBER FOR WARREGOHansard 10 November 1998NATIVE TITLE (QUEENSLAND) STATE PROVISIONS AMENDMENT BILL (No. 2)Mr HOBBS (Warrego—NPA) (8.54 p.m.): Earlier in this debate we heard the member forArcherfield speaking about dignity and economic ...
Speech byHOWARD HOBBSMEMBER FOR WARREGOHansard 12 November 1998DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES, REGIONAL BOUNDARIESMr HOBBS (Warrego—NPA) (7.26 p.m.): I rise to speak about the cutback in Governmentservices occurring in western Queensland. The Department of ...
Speech byJACK PAFFMEMBER FOR IPSWICH WESTHansard 30 July 1998MOTION OF CONFIDENCE Mr PAFF (Ipswich West—ONP) (8.23 p.m.): I rise to support the amendment to the motionmoved by the member for Caboolture. I would like to commence by thanking the people of ...
Speech byHOWARD HOBBSMEMBER FOR WARREGOHansard 25 & 26 August 1998NATIVE TITLE (QUEENSLAND) STATE PROVISIONS BILLMr HOBBS (Warrego—NPA) (5.46 p.m.): It is a pleasure to speak on the Native Title(Queensland) State Provisions Bill. I have been involved with ...
Speech byHOWARD HOBBSMEMBER FOR WARREGOHansard 26 August 1998INTEGRATED PLANNING AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr HOBBS (Warrego—NPA) (2.30 p.m.): The Integrated Planning Act was enacted last yearand changed the way planning and development is ...
Speech byHOWARD HOBBSMEMBER FOR WARREGOHansard 26 August 1998WORKPLACE RELATIONS AMENDMENT BILLMr HOBBS (Warrego—NPA) (4.53 p.m.): Labor's Workplace Relations Amendment Bill will turnback the clock on industrial relations in Queensland for no valid reason. ...
Speech byHOWARD HOBBSMEMBER FOR WARREGOHansard 27 August 1998WHARPS PASTORAL HOLDING; MAHOGANY GLIDER HABITATMr HOBBS (Warrego—NPA) (2.15 a.m.): I refer to Minister Welford's ill-informed accusation ofinterference by me and other former Ministers in the ...
Speech byHon. HENRY PALASZCZUKMEMBER FOR INALAHansard 19 November 1998TARIFF PROTECTION, SUGAR INDUSTRY Hon. H. PALASZCZUK (Inala—ALP) (Minister for Primary Industries) (6.10 p.m.): I move thefollowing amendment to the motion of the honourable member for ...
Speech byHOWARD HOBBSMEMBER FOR WARREGOHansard 30 July 1998MOTION OF CONFIDENCE Mr HOBBS (Warrego—NPA) (9.19 p.m.): The Beattie Government is looking for a vote ofconfidence. Before any such decision is made, all honourable members need to examine the ...
Speech byHOWARD HOBBSMEMBER FOR WARREGOHansard 5 August 1998SPORTING SHOOTERS Mr HOBBS (Warrego—NPA) (6.11 p.m.): It is my pleasure to second the motion moved by themember for Keppel. I ask the Government to get on with the job that we started, that is, to ...
Speech byHOWARD HOBBSMEMBER FOR WARREGOHansard 6 August 1998MITCHELL COURTHOUSE Mr HOBBS (Warrego—NPA) (7.21 p.m.): It is with regret that I rise to advise the House that theLabor Government is back to cutting services in the bush. I thought that the ...
Speech byJACK PAFFMEMBER FOR IPSWICH WESTHansard 22 October 1998BUS SHELTER, IPSWICH STATE HIGH SCHOOLMr PAFF (Ipswich West—ONP) (10.27 a.m.): My sincere sympathy goes out to all those parentsand students who were caught in the massive storm of 13 October at ...
Speech byJACK PAFFMEMBER FOR IPSWICH WESTHansard 12 November 1998EMERGENCY SERVICES LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr PAFF (Ipswich West—ONP) (3.41 p.m.): I support removing the board structures of theQueensland Ambulance Service and the Queensland Fire and Rescue ...
Speech byJEFF KNUTHMEMBER FOR BURDEKINHansard 30 July 1998MOTION OF CONFIDENCEMr KNUTH (Burdekin—ONP) (12.23 a.m.): The politics of trouble got me into politics inQueensland, but I never really expected to be here so soon. It would be remiss of me not to ...
Speech byJEFF KNUTHMEMBER FOR BURDEKINHansard 5 August 1998SPORTING SHOOTERSMr KNUTH (Burdekin—ONP) (6.33 p.m.): It is my pleasure to support the original motion beforethe House, which was moved by the member for Keppel. I remind this House that the police ...
Speech byJEFF KNUTHMEMBER FOR BURDEKINHansard 27 August 1998GOVERNMENT AIR WING Mr KNUTH (Burdekin—ONP) (2.33 a.m.): This morning the Labor Party made a little joke of OneNation's policy of disbanding the Government Air Wing. We must have taken a few leaves ...
Speech byJEFF KNUTHMEMBER FOR BURDEKINHansard 10 November 1998NATIVE TITLE (QUEENSLAND) STATE PROVISIONS AMENDMENT BILL (No. 2) Mr KNUTH (Burdekin—ONP) (11.07 p.m.): I will address some quotes from the ALP from 1973to 1975. An article from the West Australian ...
Speech byJEFF KNUTHMEMBER FOR BURDEKINHansard 11 November 1998NATIONAL COMPETITION POLICY Mr KNUTH (Burdekin—ONP) (6.47 p.m.): I am really impressed: both sides of the House areagreeing on a One Nation motion. Mr Nelson: Again.Mr KNUTH: Again—it has ...
Speech byJEFF KNUTHMEMBER FOR BURDEKINHansard 11 November 1998COMMENTS BY MEMBER FOR SPRINGWOODMr KNUTH (Burdekin—ONP) (11.04 p.m.): Last night the member for Indooroopilly spokeagainst the moronic comments made by the member for Springwood against the ...
Speech byJEFF KNUTHMEMBER FOR BURDEKINHansard 12 November 1998FOOD PRICING VARIATIONSMr KNUTH (Burdekin—ONP) (7.10 p.m.): Over the past couple of weeks I have been engagedin a war of words with the large dominant food chains in that I have been condemning the ...
Speech byJEFF KNUTHMEMBER FOR BURDEKINHansard 17 November 1998NOXIOUS WEEDS Mr KNUTH (Burdekin—ONP) (7.10 p.m.): Over recent weeks and in the past there have beenmany reports of fish kills in north Queensland's creeks and ponds. A fair amount of unfounded ...
Speech byJEFF KNUTHMEMBER FOR BURDEKINHansard 19 November 1998PRIMARY INDUSTRIES LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr KNUTH (Burdekin—ONP) (4.51 p.m.): I commend the Minister for the time and effort that hehas no doubt committed to researching the issues addressed ...
Speech byJEFF KNUTHMEMBER FOR BURDEKINHansard 19 November 1998TARIFF PROTECTION, SUGAR INDUSTRY Mr KNUTH (Burdekin—ONP) (6.05 p.m.): I second the motion moved by the member forLockyer. I will share with members the comments by some prominent people in the ...
Speech byJEFF KNUTHMEMBER FOR BURDEKINHansard 6 August 1998MALAYSIAN STUDENTS; COMMENTS BY MINISTER FOR EDUCATION Mr KNUTH (Burdekin—ONP) (7.19 p.m.): I have a question for the member for Murrumba. On arecent trip to Townsville, the member for Murrumba ...
Speech byJEFF KNUTHMEMBER FOR BURDEKINHansard 25 August 1998MEMBERS FOR KEDRON, BUNDAMBA, IPSWICH, CHATSWORTH AND MURRUMBA Mr KNUTH (Burdekin—ONP) (6.41 p.m.): The Constitution Act of 1867 deals with the powersand privileges of Parliament, in particular ...
Speech byJEFF KNUTHMEMBER FOR BURDEKINHansard 26 August 1998SMALL BUSINESSMr KNUTH (Burdekin—ONP) (10.29 a.m.): The Minister for State Development and Trade hasdeclared that Queensland is a small-business State. That is very true. It is a motherhood and ...
Speech byJEFF KNUTHMEMBER FOR BURDEKINHansard 26 August 1998GUMLUMr KNUTH (Burdekin—ONP) (7.16 p.m.): I would like to talk about a small farming community inthe south of my electorate of Burdekin, the town of Gumlu. It is a lovely little town with a ...
Speech byJACK PAFFMEMBER FOR IPSWICH WESTHansard 28 August 1998WORKPLACE RELATIONS AMENDMENT BILL Mr PAFF (Ipswich West—ONP) (2.56 p.m.): This Bill is a result of Labor Party internal politics.The union bullyboys within Labor want this Bill passed to regain ...
Speech byJEFF KNUTHMEMBER FOR BURDEKINHansard 19 November 1998RECREATIONAL FISHING LICENCESMr KNUTH (Burdekin—ONP) (8.39 p.m.): I inform the House that local recreational fishermen inthe Burdekin have expressed their concern over the possible introduction of ...
Speech byJULIE ATTWOODMEMBER FOR MOUNT OMMANEYHansard 26 August 1998WORKPLACE RELATIONS AMENDMENT BILLMrs ATTWOOD (Mount Ommaney—ALP) (5.31 p.m.): This Government is strongly opposed tothe QWA system of individual agreements that are kept secret and ...
Speech byJULIE ATTWOODMEMBER FOR MOUNT OMMANEYHansard 27 August 1998MR R. ATTWOODMrs ATTWOOD (Mount Ommaney—ALP) (2.31 a.m.): Today the member for Southport madecertain allegations against my husband. I would like to correct some errors of fact that he made ...
Speech byJULIE ATTWOODMEMBER FOR MOUNT OMMANEYHansard 17 September 1998GOODS AND SERVICES TAXMrs ATTWOOD (Mount Ommaney—ALP) (10.24 a.m.): I have had many approaches fromconcerned senior members in my electorate about the proposed GST of the present ...
Speech byJULIE ATTWOODMEMBER FOR MOUNT OMMANEYHansard 17 September 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILLAPPROPRIATION BILLMrs ATTWOOD (Mount Ommaney—ALP) (9.44 p.m.): I am proud to be part of a Governmentthat is committed to reducing unemployment and targeting ...
Speech byJULIE ATTWOODMEMBER FOR MOUNT OMMANEYHansard 20 October 1998BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY (PORTABLE LONG SERVICE LEAVE) AMENDMENTBILLMrs ATTWOOD (Mount Ommaney—ALP) (4.58 p.m.): The Bill before the House today is part ofan overall reform ...
Speech byHon. JUDY SPENCEMEMBER FOR MOUNT GRAVATTHansard 18 September 1998CONSUMER CREDIT (QUEENSLAND) AMENDMENT BILLHon. J. C. SPENCE (Mount Gravatt— ALP) (Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait IslanderPolicy and Minister for Women's Policy and Minister ...
Speech byHon. JUDY SPENCEMEMBER FOR MOUNT GRAVATTHansard 20 October 1998CONSUMER CREDIT (QUEENSLAND) AMENDMENT BILLHon. J. C. SPENCE (Mount Gravatt—ALP) (Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait IslanderPolicy and Minister for Women's Policy and Minister for ...
Speech byHon. JUDY SPENCEMEMBER FOR MOUNT GRAVATTHansard 22 October 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTJolly Frog Car & Bike Rentals Pty LtdHon. J. C. SPENCE (Mount Gravatt— ALP) (Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait IslanderPolicy and Minister for Women's Policy ...
Speech byHon. JUDY SPENCEMEMBER FOR MOUNT GRAVATTHansard 22 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee DReportHon. J. C. SPENCE (Mount Gravatt— ALP) (Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait ...
Speech byHon. JUDY SPENCEMEMBER FOR MOUNT GRAVATTHansard 26 August 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTWomen's Infolink; Internet AccessHon. J. C. SPENCE (Mount Gravatt— ALP) (Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait IslanderPolicy and Minister for Women's Policy and ...
Speech byHon. JUDY SPENCEMEMBER FOR MOUNT GRAVATTHansard 27 August 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTBuilding Services AuthorityHon. J. C. SPENCE (Mount Gravatt— ALP) (Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait IslanderPolicy and Minister for Women's Policy and ...
Speech byHon. JUDY SPENCEMEMBER FOR MOUNT GRAVATTHansard 27 August 1998BILLS OF SALE AND OTHER SECURITIES AMENDMENT BILLHon. J. C. SPENCE (Mount Gravatt— ALP) (Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait IslanderPolicy and Minister for Women's Policy and ...
Speech byHon. JUDY SPENCEMEMBER FOR MOUNT GRAVATTHansard 27 August 1998FORDE INQUIRY; MR H. HEILPERNHon. J. C. SPENCE (Mount Gravatt— ALP) (Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait IslanderPolicy and Minister for Women's Policy and Minister for Fair Trading) ...
Speech byHon. JUDY SPENCEMEMBER FOR MOUNT GRAVATTHansard 10 November 1998RESIDENTIAL TENANCIES AMENDMENT BILL (No. 2)Hon. J. C. SPENCE (Mount Gravatt— ALP) (Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait IslanderPolicy and Minister for Women's Policy and Minister ...
Speech byHon. JUDY SPENCEMEMBER FOR MOUNT GRAVATTHansard 12 November 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTUnderpaid Workers on Palm IslandHon. J. C. SPENCE (Mount Gravatt— ALP) (Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait IslanderPolicy and Minister for Women's Policy and ...
Speech byHon. JUDY SPENCEMEMBER FOR MOUNT GRAVATTHansard 18 November 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTIsland Industries Board, Annual ReportHon. J. C. SPENCE (Mount Gravatt— ALP) (Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait IslanderPolicy and Minister for Women's ...
Speech byHon. JUDY SPENCEMEMBER FOR MOUNT GRAVATTHansard 19 November 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTInternational Direct Mail HoaxesHon. J. C. SPENCE (Mount Gravatt— ALP) (Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait IslanderPolicy and Minister for Women's Policy and ...
Speech byJULIE ATTWOODMEMBER FOR MOUNT OMMANEYHansard 4 August 1998ADDRESS IN REPLYMrs ATTWOOD (Mount Ommaney—ALP) (4.59 p.m.): I am very honoured and proud to standbefore honourable members today as the first elected female member for the electorate of ...
Speech byHon. JUDY SPENCEMEMBER FOR MOUNT GRAVATTHansard 25 August 1998NATIVE TITLE (QUEENSLAND) STATE PROVISIONS BILLHon. J. C. SPENCE (Mount Gravatt— ALP) (Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait IslanderPolicy and Minister for Women's Policy and Minister ...
Speech byHon. JUDY SPENCEMEMBER FOR MOUNT GRAVATTHansard 18 September 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTAboriginal Reconciliation StrategyHon. J. C. SPENCE (Mount Gravatt— ALP) (Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait IslanderPolicy and Minister for Women's Policy ...
Speech byHon. JUDY SPENCEMEMBER FOR MOUNT GRAVATTHansard 10 November 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTViolence in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Communities Hon. J. C. SPENCE (Mount Gravatt— ALP) (Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait IslanderPolicy and ...
Speech byHon. JUDY SPENCEMEMBER FOR MOUNT GRAVATTHansard 17 September 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTRetirement VillagesHon. J. C. SPENCE (Mount Gravatt—ALP) (Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait IslanderPolicy and Minister for Women's Policy and Minister for ...
Speech byMr M. ROWELLMEMBER FOR HINCHINBROOKHansard 30 July 1998MOTION OF CONFIDENCEMr ROWELL (Hinchinbrook—NPA) (1.42 a.m.): Certainly right throughout north Queenslandthere are major concerns about a changeover to this Labor Government. Firstly, Madam ...
Speech byMr M. ROWELLMEMBER FOR HINCHINBROOKHansard 5 August 1998ADDRESS IN REPLYMr ROWELL (Hinchinbrook—NPA) (4.41 p.m.): In rising to join this Address in Reply debate, Iwould like to pledge my loyalty to the Queen, her representative, the Governor of ...
Speech byMr M. ROWELLMEMBER FOR HINCHINBROOKHansard 5 August 1998SPORTING SHOOTERSMr ROWELL (Hinchinbrook—NPA) (6.23 p.m.): I rise to support the member for Keppel'smotion. I am extremely concerned about the proceedings here tonight, because there was ...
Speech byMr M. ROWELLMEMBER FOR HINCHINBROOKHansard 27 August 1998WORKPLACE RELATIONS AMENDMENT BILL Mr ROWELL (Hinchinbrook—NPA) (10.41 p.m.): I rise to support the Opposition spokesmanand the concerns that he has raised in relation to the Workplace ...
Speech byMrs E. CUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard 27 August 1998GLADSTONE SPECIAL SCHOOLMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—IND) (2.07 a.m.): I want to refer tonight to a very specialgroup of people in my electorate, the Gladstone Special School, and the ...
Speech byMrs E. CUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard 15 September 1998MEMBERS OF PARLIAMENT; JUDICIAL PROCESSMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—IND) (10.28 a.m.): It is with some concern that I raiseincidents that occurred over the past weeks which affected ...
Speech byMrs E. CUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard 16 September 1998PUBLIC SERVICE AMENDMENT BILLMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—IND) (5.02 p.m.): It is with some misgivings that I rise tospeak to the Public Service Amendment Bill because, to me, the ...
Speech byMrs E. CUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard 17 September 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILLAPPROPRIATION BILLMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—IND) (9.53 p.m.): It gives me a great deal of pleasure torise in this debate on the Appropriation Bills and ...
Speech byMrs E. CUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard 17 September 1998MR P. RAFTER; STARLIGHT FOUNDATIONMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—IND) (10.36 p.m.): Tonight seems to be the night foracknowledging sportspeople. I wish to acknowledge a Queensland sportsman ...
Speech byMrs E. CUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard 20 October 1998BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY (PORTABLE LONG SERVICE LEAVE) AMENDMENTBILLMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—IND) (5.44 p.m.): In addressing this Bill, I want to take acouple of minutes at ...
Speech byMrs E. CUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard 11 November 1998NATIVE TITLE (QUEENSLAND) STATE PROVISIONS AMENDMENT BILL (No. 2)Mrs LIZ CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—IND) (12.33 p.m.): Native title and the right to negotiatehas been a divisive issue for many ...
Speech byMrs E. CUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard 11 November 1998CITIZENS' INITIATED REFERENDUM (CONSTITUTION AMENDMENT) BILLMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—IND) (10.38 p.m.): The issue of citizens' initiated referendahas been one that has been debated for ...
Speech byMrs E. CUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard 12 November 1998EMERGENCY SERVICES LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—IND) (3.44 p.m.): I want to raise a couple of issues inrelation to this Bill. It is one that was only recently ...
Speech byMrs E. CUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard 12 November 1998GLADSTONE HOSPITAL REDEVELOPMENTMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—IND) (7.14 p.m.): I want to speak tonight about a problemin my electorate which most of us thought was being rectified. It has ...
Speech byMrs E. CUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard 17 November 1998COMMISSIONS OF INQUIRY (FORDE INQUIRY—EVIDENCE) REGULATION 1998Disallowance of Statutory InstrumentMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—IND) (2.53 p.m.): I rise on this motion of disallowance. ...
Speech byMrs E. CUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard 17 November 1998HEALTH AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—IND) (3.42 p.m.): A number of aspects of the Health andOther Legislation Amendment Bill are worthy of support. The ...
Speech byMrs E. CUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard 21 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee AReport No. 1Mrs LIZ CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—IND) (12.09 p.m.): Before discussing issues ...
Speech byMrs E. CUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard 21 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee CReportMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—IND) (5.10 p.m.): As I am sure other speakers have done, ...
Speech byMrs E. CUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard 22 October 1998CYSTIC FIBROSIS ASSOCIATIONMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—IND) (10.24 a.m.): I would like to take this opportunity torecognise the work of the Cystic Fibrosis Association in Queensland. It ...
Speech byMrs E. CUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard 22 October 1998PRIVATISATION OF TABMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—IND) (6.17 p.m.): I move the following amendment— "Delete all words after 'That', and insert the following—'given the importance of the ...
Speech byMr M. ROWELLMEMBER FOR HINCHINBROOKHansard 17 September 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILLAPPROPRIATION BILL Mr ROWELL (Hinchinbrook—NPA) (4.21 p.m.): I rise to speak to the Appropriation Bill, which isan extremely important piece of legislation. At ...
Speech byMrs E. CUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard 27 August 1998WORKPLACE RELATIONS AMENDMENT BILLMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—IND) (5.07 p.m.): This debate provides us with theopportunity to revisit a Bill passed in the last Parliament. It is one of a ...
Speech byMrs E. CUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard 18 November 1998TRADING (ALLOWABLE HOURS) AMENDMENT BILLMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—IND) (9.55 p.m.): There is only one issue that I want toraise with the Minister, and it is not a problem with the ...
Speech byMrs E. CUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard 19 November 1998PRIMARY INDUSTRIES LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—IND) (4.56 p.m.): I will comment on three elements of theBill. The first element is the corporatisation of the ...
Speech byMrs E. CUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard 19 November 1998INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AMENDMENT BILLMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—IND) (7.15 p.m.): I would like to clarify a couple of issueswith the Minister. I indicate my appreciation for the replies ...
Speech byMrs E. CUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard 19 November 1998PARAPLEGIC BENEFIT FUNDMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—IND) (8.47 p.m.): This week is Spinal Awareness Week. Inour electorates, there are many people who have been affected by vehicle ...
Speech byMrs E. CUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard 18 November 1998TRANSPORT LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL (No. 2)Mrs LIZ CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—IND) (3.15 p.m.): I wish to raise a couple of points inrelation to the Transport Legislation Amendment Bill (No. ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 18 September 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTCriminal Justice Commission ChairpersonHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.36 a.m.), by leave: I am pleased toannounce to the House today ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 20 October 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTQueensland Audit OfficeHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.37 a.m.), by leave: The PublicAccounts Committee of the 48th Parliament tabled the ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 20 October 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTGoods and Services TaxHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.39 a.m.), by leave: On 13 NovemberI will be attending a Special Premiers Conference ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 21 October 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTEmployment Campaign Hon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.34 a.m.), by leave: Today, with theEmployment Minister, Paul Braddy, I will be ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 21 October 1998NATIVE TITLE (QUEENSLAND) STATE PROVISIONS AMENDMENT BILL (No. 2)Hon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (3.03 p.m.): I move—"That the Bill be now read a second ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 16 September 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTStatutory Authorities and Boards Hon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.31 a.m.), by leave: I wish to advisemembers about two important ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 16 September 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTCrime Prevention Task ForceHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.34 a.m.), by leave: This Governmentis demonstrating that it is tough on ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 16 September 1998PUBLIC SERVICE AMENDMENT BILLHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (2.30 p.m.): In response to the PublicService Amendment Bill it is important that I indicate to ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 6 August 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTCrime CommissionHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.32 a.m.), by leave: On the front pageof today's Courier-Mail there is a claim that the ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 6 August 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTChevron Gas PipelineHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.37 a.m.), by leave: In this Houseyesterday, the member for Toowoomba South inferred ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 6 August 1998TRANS-TASMAN MUTUAL RECOGNITION (QUEENSLAND) BILLHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (11.31 a.m.): I move—"That the Bill be now read a second time."This legislation is ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 6 August 1998STATUTORY INSTRUMENTS AMENDMENT BILLHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (11.42 a.m.): I move—"That the Bill be now read a second time." This Labor Government is ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 6 August 1998PRIVATE MEMBERS' BILLSHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (6.21 p.m.): I second the amendmentto the motion moved by the Leader of the House. In doing so, I say that ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 26 August 1998NATIVE TITLE (QUEENSLAND) STATE PROVISIONS BILLHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (12.08 p.m.), in reply: I actually grew upin Atherton, I played sport in Mareeba ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 25 August 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTDrugs Hon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier) (9.35 a.m.), by leave: There are twogreat curses for young Queenslanders— indeed, all young ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 25 August 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTQueensland Heritage Trails NetworkHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.39 a.m.), by leave: Queensland, asall honourable members know, is the ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 25 August 1998MEMBERS FOR KEDRON, BUNDAMBA, IPSWICH, CHATSWORTH AND MURRUMBAHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (6.16 p.m.): In his contribution, theLeader of One Nation made ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 26 August 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTEconomic Agreement, Queensland and OsakaHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.31 a.m.), by leave: I am pleased tobe able to tell Parliament ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 27 August 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTCarpentaria/Mount Isa Minerals ProvinceHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.41 a.m.), by leave: As all honourablemembers are aware, the ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 27 August 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTOverseas Visit Hon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.44 a.m.), by leave: I seek leave totable my report on a recent visit to Hong Kong and ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 27 August 1998FORDE INQUIRY; MR H. HEILPERNHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (6.25 p.m.): Has the Leader of theOpposition been caught out again? Do honourable members know what ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 15 September 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTElectricity IndustryHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.37 a.m.), by leave: My Governmentis determined to do everything that it can to ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 16 September 1998MR SPEAKER'S RULINGMotion of DissentHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (8.40 p.m.): I am opposed to thisdissent motion. I have to say that in the time I have been ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 17 September 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTConvention IndustryHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.33 a.m.), by leave: My Governmentrecognises the importance of the convention ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 18 September 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTQueensland-Asia LinksHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.32 a.m.), by leave: While the Leaderof the Opposition seems to take pleasure in ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 4 August 1998AMENDMENT TO STANDING ORDERSHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (10.07 a.m.): I put one proposition veryclearly to the House: if the Leader of the Opposition is right ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 5 August 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTChevron Gas PipelineHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.33 a.m.) by leave: Today, on behalfof all Queenslanders, I will sign a memorandum of ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 5 August 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTManagement of Public ServiceHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.35 a.m.) by leave: Today I provide tohonourable members for their information ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 4 August 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTExpo 2002 BidHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.40 a.m.), by leave: Following mediareports in the Courier-Mail in relation to the costs of the ...
Speech byHon. BRIANLITTLEPROUDMEMBER FOR WESTERN DOWNSHansard 21 October 1998DALBY TAFEHon. B. G. LITTLEPROUD (Western Downs—NPA) (7.10 p.m.): The people of Dalby and districtwere treated shabbily by the Goss Government in 1990. Unless the present Minister ...
Speech byHon. BRIANLITTLEPROUDMEMBER FOR WESTERN DOWNSHansard 10 November 1998BANKING SERVICESHon. B. G. LITTLEPROUD (Western Downs—NPA) (11.55 p.m.): Tonight I will speak about theproblem of banking services in very small rural communities. Although I was ...
Speech byHon. BRIANLITTLEPROUDMEMBER FOR WESTERN DOWNSHansard 18 November 1998TRANSPORT LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL (No. 2)Hon. B. G. LITTLEPROUD (Western Downs—NPA) (12.33 p.m.): I am pleased to support thepassage of the Transport Legislation Amendment Bill ...
Speech byBRUCE DAVIDSONMEMBER FOR NOOSAHansard 30 July 1998MOTION OF CONFIDENCE Mr DAVIDSON (Noosa—LP) (8.03 p.m.): Tonight, in rising to speak in this debate, I congratulateyou, Mr Speaker, on your elevation to the office of Speaker. I also welcome all the ...
Speech byBRUCE DAVIDSONMEMBER FOR NOOSAHansard 27 August 1998WORKPLACE RELATIONS AMENDMENT BILLMr DAVIDSON (Noosa—LP) (12.54 p.m.): On 26 November 1996 we heralded an exciting newera in Queensland industrial relations for it was the day on which the former ...
Speech byHon. R. GIBBSMEMBER FOR BUNDAMBAHansard 22 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee GReportHon. R. J. GIBBS (Bundamba—ALP) (Minister for Tourism, Sport and Racing) (4.49 ...
Speech byHon. R. GIBBSMEMBER FOR BUNDAMBAHansard 22 October 1998PRIVATISATION OF TABHon. R. J. GIBBS (Bundamba—ALP) (Minister for Tourism, Sport and Racing) (6.20 p.m.): I amhappy to second the amendment moved by the member for Gladstone. I understand that ...
Speech byMr R. QUINNMEMBER FOR MERRIMACHansard 30 July 1998MOTION OF CONFIDENCE Mr QUINN (Merrimac—LP) (Deputy Leader of the Liberal Party) (3.53 p.m.) It does not matterthe political colour of a Government, one of its overarching aims is to provide the ...
Speech byMr R. QUINNMEMBER FOR MERRIMACHansard 26 August 1998LITERACY AND NUMERACYMr QUINN (Merrimac—LP) (Deputy Leader of the Liberal Party) (10.13 a.m.): Today, theMinister for Education tabled in this House a report on literacy and numeracy standards for ...
Speech byMr R. QUINNMEMBER FOR MERRIMACHansard 26 August 1998SCHOOL-BASED MANAGEMENTMr QUINN (Merrimac—LP) (Deputy Leader of the Liberal Party) (6 p.m.): I move—"That this House welcomes the Education Minister's commitment to continue with theimplementation ...
Speech byMr R. QUINNMEMBER FOR MERRIMACHansard 17 September 1998GOODS AND SERVICES TAX Mr QUINN (Merrimac—LP) (Deputy Leader of the Liberal Party) (10.10 a.m.): Listening to theMinister for Education rail against the Federal Government's tax reform package ...
Speech byMr R. QUINNMEMBER FOR MERRIMACHansard 17 September 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILLAPPROPRIATION BILL Mr QUINN (Merrimac—LP) (Deputy Leader of the Liberal Party) (2.33 p.m.): I rise to join in thisdebate and, in doing so, underline words spoken ...
Speech byMr B. LITTLEPROUDMEMBER FOR WESTERN DOWNSHansard 30 July 1998MOTION OF CONFIDENCE Mr LITTLEPROUD (Western Downs— NPA) (10.29 p.m.): I stand once again in this Houserepresenting the people of Western Downs. I am aware of the make-up of this House. I ...
Speech byMr B. LITTLEPROUDMEMBER FOR WESTERN DOWNSHansard 5 August 1998WARREGO HIGHWAYMr LITTLEPROUD (Western Downs— NPA) (7.21 p.m.): Tonight I want to put on the publicrecord my appeal to the Minister for Transport, the Honourable Steve Bredhauer, to ...
Speech byMr B. LITTLEPROUDMEMBER FOR WESTERN DOWNSHansard 6 August 1998ADDRESS IN REPLYMr LITTLEPROUD (Western Downs— NPA) (3 p.m.): I am quite proud to be part of this 49thParliament, which promises to be very different. Madam Deputy Speaker, I note your ...
Speech byMr R. QUINNMEMBER FOR MERRIMACHansard 20 October 1998MEMBER FOR NICKLINMr QUINN (Merrimac—LP) (Deputy Leader of the Liberal Party) (10.14 a.m.): On the previoussitting day, 18 September, the member for Nicklin asked a question without notice of the ...
Speech byMr R. QUINNMEMBER FOR MERRIMACHansard 22 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee FReport No. 1Mr QUINN (Merrimac—LP) (3.01 p.m.): At the outset, I also place on record my ...
Speech byMr R. QUINNMEMBER FOR MERRIMACHansard 22 October 1998COORPAROO SECONDARY COLLEGEMr QUINN (Merrimac—LP) (Deputy Leader of the Liberal Party) (7.22 p.m.): This morning, theMinister for Education tried to salvage some pride from the wreckage of his ...
Speech byMr R. QUINNMEMBER FOR MERRIMACHansard 18 November 1998MINISTER FOR EDUCATION Mr QUINN (Merrimac—LP) (Deputy Leader of the Liberal Party) (6 p.m.): I move—"That this House expresses its growing concern at the way in which the Minister forEducation is ...
Speech byMr R. QUINNMEMBER FOR MERRIMACHansard 18 November 1998UNIVERSITY OF THE SUNSHINE COAST BILLMr QUINN (Merrimac—LP) (Deputy Leader of the Liberal Party) (10.37 p.m.): The coalition hasgreat pleasure in supporting the passage of the University of the ...
Speech byMr BRUCE LAMINGMEMBER FOR MOOLOOLAHHansard 4 August 1998AMENDMENT TO STANDING ORDERSMr LAMING (Mooloolah—LP) (10.17 a.m.): The question before the House is whether or not toalter Standing Order 123A. Firstly, I must ask: what is the problem? I ...
Speech byMr BRUCE LAMINGMEMBER FOR MOOLOOLAHHansard 6 August 1998RECYCLING TECHNOLOGY INTERNATIONAL SITE FIRE, TANAWHAMr LAMING (Mooloolah—LP) (10.16 a.m.): Early last Saturday morning there was a devastatingfire at the Recycling Technology International site ...
Speech byMr BRUCE LAMINGMEMBER FOR MOOLOOLAHHansard 6 August 1998PRIVATE MEMBERS' BILLSMr LAMING (Mooloolah—LP) (6.45 p.m.): This debate tonight should be about the value ofprivate members' Bills and allocating adequate time to debate them. Why should we have ...
Speech byMr BRUCE LAMINGMEMBER FOR MOOLOOLAHHansard 25 August 1998YOUTH SUICIDEMr LAMING (Mooloolah—LP) (12.25 p.m.): When we reflect on the fact that in 1995 inQueensland 396 males died by suicide compared with 317 deaths due to motor vehicle accidents, ...
Speech byBRUCE DAVIDSONMEMBER FOR NOOSAHansard 12 November 1998PRIVILEGEQueensland Small Business CouncilMr DAVIDSON (Noosa—LP) (9.32 a.m.): I rise on a matter of privilege. Yesterday duringquestion time in this House, the Deputy Leader of the Opposition ...
Speech byBRUCE DAVIDSONMEMBER FOR NOOSAHansard 17 November 1998TRAINING FOR MATURE-AGE WORKERSMr DAVIDSON (Noosa—LP) (6.45 p.m.): Nothing shows the vital difference between theforward-thinking coalition and the back-to-the-fifties Labor Party more clearly ...
Speech byBRUCE DAVIDSONMEMBER FOR NOOSAHansard 19 November 1998PRIVILEGEQueensland Small Business Council Mr DAVIDSON (Noosa—LP) (9.31 a.m.): I rise on a matter of privilege. On 12 November 1998, Irose on a matter of privilege pertaining to the misleading of ...
Speech byBRUCE DAVIDSONMEMBER FOR NOOSAHansard 19 November 1998PRIVILEGEAppointment of Ms M. O'DonnellMr DAVIDSON (Noosa—LP) (9.34 a.m.): I rise on a matter of privilege. During a past sitting Ihad cause to bring to the attention of this House another matter ...
Speech byMr BRUCE LAMINGMEMBER FOR MOOLOOLAHHansard 30 July 1998MOTION OF CONDOLENCETsunami Disaster, Papua New GuineaMr LAMING (Mooloolah—LP) (10.27 a.m.): As a former patrol officer in Papua New Guinea inthe 1970s, I would like to take the opportunity of ...
Speech byMr BRUCE LAMINGMEMBER FOR MOOLOOLAHHansard 30 July 1998MOTION OF CONFIDENCEMr LAMING (Mooloolah—LP) (1.10 a.m.): Firstly, Mr Speaker, I join other members incongratulating you on being elected as Speaker. It is a very important position, and I am ...
Speech byBRUCE DAVIDSONMEMBER FOR NOOSAHansard 20 October 1998CONSUMER CREDIT (QUEENSLAND) AMENDMENT BILLMr DAVIDSON (Noosa—LP) (12.49 p.m.): The Opposition will not be opposing this Bill, giventhat the former Attorney-General and Minister for Consumer ...
Speech byBRUCE DAVIDSONMEMBER FOR NOOSAHansard 21 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee AReport No. 2Mr DAVIDSON (Noosa—LP) ( 2.57 p.m.): Before the State election this year, we heard ...
Speech byBRUCE DAVIDSONMEMBER FOR NOOSAHansard 22 October 1998PRIVILEGE Ms M. O'DonnellMr DAVIDSON (Noosa—LP) (10.11 a.m.): I rise on a matter of privilege. After the debateyesterday in this place on the report of Estimates Committee D, members will now be ...
Speech byBRUCE DAVIDSONMEMBER FOR NOOSAHansard 22 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee DReportMr DAVIDSON (Noosa—LP) (11.48 a.m.): I would like to recognise the Chair of ...
Speech byHon. R. GIBBSMEMBER FOR BUNDAMBAHansard 20 October 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTAlcoholic Food EssencesHon. R. J. GIBBS (Bundamba—ALP) (Minister for Tourism, Sport and Racing) (9.43 a.m.), byleave: I rise to bring to the attention of the House an issue ...
Speech byGRANT MUSGROVEMEMBER FOR SPRINGWOODHansard 19 November 1998LOGAN RADIO 101FMMr MUSGROVE (Springwood—ALP) (8.37 p.m.): I rise to pay tribute to the managementcommittee, past and present, of 101FM, whose 10th birthday celebration I was pleased to ...
Speech byHARRY BLACKMEMBER FOR WHITSUNDAYHansard 30 July 1998 1998MOTION OF CONFIDENCEMr BLACK (Whitsunday—ONP) (1.28 a.m.): I congratulate the Speaker on his election to hisoffice. Winston Churchill once told Parliament about his experience with the boneless ...
Speech byHARRY BLACKMEMBER FOR WHITSUNDAYHansard 25 August 1998MEMBERS FOR KEDRON, BUNDAMBA, IPSWICH, CHATSWORTH AND MURRUMBAMr BLACK (Whitsunday—ONP) (6.11 p.m.): I have pleasure in seconding this motion to restrictthe five ALP members representing the ...
Speech byHARRY BLACKMEMBER FOR WHITSUNDAYHansard 26 August 1998WORKPLACE RELATIONS AMENDMENT BILLMr BLACK (Whitsunday—ONP) (5.25 p.m.): Pauline Hanson's One Nation forum is completelyopposed to this Bill in its entirety. The principal goal of this Bill is to ...
Speech byHARRY BLACKMEMBER FOR WHITSUNDAYHansard 20 October 1998BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY (PORTABLE LONG SERVICE LEAVE) AMENDMENTBILLMr BLACK (Whitsunday—ONP) (4.54 p.m.): I rise to express my concern about the threat thatthis Bill poses to ravage ...
Speech byHARRY BLACKMEMBER FOR WHITSUNDAYHansard 21 October 1998UNEMPLOYMENTMr BLACK (Whitsunday—ONP) (6.48 p.m.): I support the motion that this House notes thedeteriorating jobs situation in Queensland and the failure of this Government to make any ...
Speech byGRANT MUSGROVEMEMBER FOR SPRINGWOODHansard 21 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee BReportMr MUSGROVE (Springwood—ALP) (4.02 p.m.): In relation to the arts, the member ...
Speech byGRANT MUSGROVEMEMBER FOR SPRINGWOODHansard 10 November 1998LOGAN AND MOUNT GRAVATT POLICE DISTRICTS, LAW AND ORDERMr MUSGROVE (Springwood—ALP) (12.01 a.m.): I rise to inform the House of some of theinitiatives of the Beattie Labor Government, and in ...
Speech byGRANT MUSGROVEMEMBER FOR SPRINGWOODHansard 12 November 1998EMERGENCY SERVICES LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr MUSGROVE (Springwood—ALP) (3.39 p.m.): I remind the member for Redlands of theMasters report, which was prepared and kept secret from this ...
Speech byGRANT MUSGROVEMEMBER FOR SPRINGWOODHansard 12 November 1998LOGAN HOSPITAL; TRANSPORTMr MUSGROVE (Springwood—ALP) (7.24 p.m.): Tonight I rise to inform the House of moreachievements of the Beattie Labor Government in Logan City. As the member for ...
Speech byGRANT MUSGROVEMEMBER FOR SPRINGWOODHansard 19 November 1998DAIRY INDUSTRY AMENDMENT BILLMr MUSGROVE (Springwood—ALP) (12.52 p.m.): I rise to support the passage of the DairyIndustry Amendment Bill. In common with the member for Kurwongbah, I had a ...
Speech byHon. HENRY PALASZCZUKMEMBER FOR INALAHansard 22 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee DReportHon. H. PALASZCZUK (Inala—ALP) (Minister for Primary Industries) (11.53 a.m.): I would ...
Speech byHon. HENRY PALASZCZUKMEMBER FOR INALAHansard 10 November 1998DAIRY INDUSTRY AMENDMENT BILLHon. H. PALASZCZUK (Inala—ALP) (Minister for Primary Industries) (2.48 p.m.): I move—"That the Bill be now read a second time."The purpose of this Bill is to ...
Speech byHon. HENRY PALASZCZUKMEMBER FOR INALAHansard 10 November 1998PRIMARY INDUSTRIES LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLPALAHon. H. PALASZCZUK (Inala—ALP) (Minister for Primary Industries) (3.01 p.m.): I move—"That the Bill be now read a second time."This Bill ...
Speech byHARRY BLACKMEMBER FOR WHITSUNDAYHansard 10 November 1998NATIVE TITLE (QUEENSLAND) STATE PROVISIONS AMENDMENT BILL (No. 2)Mr BLACK (Whitsunday—ONP) (11.02 p.m.): Native title is an issue of paramount importance toAustralia today. This issue has ...
Speech byHARRY BLACKMEMBER FOR WHITSUNDAYHansard 17 November 1998TRAINING FOR MATURE-AGE WORKERSMr BLACK (Whitsunday—ONP) (6.35 p.m.): I must point out One Nation's policy in relation toemployment. We seek to and have always sought to introduce a very ...
Speech byHARRY BLACKMEMBER FOR WHITSUNDAYHansard 18 November 1998QUEENSLAND BUILDING SERVICES AUTHORITY AMENDMENT BILLMr BLACK (Whitsunday—ONP) (10.20 a.m.): I move—"That the Bill be now read a second time."Security of payment in the building industry has ...
Speech byHon. HENRY PALASZCZUKMEMBER FOR INALAHansard 5 August 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTSugarcane SmutHon. H. PALASZCZUK (Inala—ALP) (Minister for Primary Industries) (10.02 a.m.), by leave: TheAustralian sugar industry has been on red alert ever since the ...
Speech byHon. HENRY PALASZCZUKMEMBER FOR INALAHansard 11 November 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTPork IndustryHon. H. PALASZCZUK (Inala—ALP) (Minister for Primary Industries) (10 a.m.), by leave: Friday,13 November, is already known as black Friday. But I fear that ...
Speech byHon. HENRY PALASZCZUKMEMBER FOR INALAHansard 17 November 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTMr K. LawsonHon. H. PALASZCZUK (Inala—ALP) (Minister for Primary Industries) (10.10 a.m.), by leave: It iswith great sadness that I inform the House today of the ...
Speech byHon. HENRY PALASZCZUKMEMBER FOR INALAHansard 18 November 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTPrime Note CD-ROMsHon. H. PALASZCZUK (Inala—ALP) (Minister for Primary Industries) (10.04 a.m.), by leave: Inthe spirit of the rapidly approaching festive season, I ...
Speech byHon. HENRY PALASZCZUKMEMBER FOR INALAHansard 19 November 1998DAIRY INDUSTRY AMENDMENT BILLHon. H. PALASZCZUK (Inala—ALP) (Minister for Primary Industries) (3.43 p.m.), in reply: I thankall honourable members for their contributions today. It is a ...
Speech byHon. HENRY PALASZCZUKMEMBER FOR INALAHansard 22 October 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTPrimary Producers; Supply ChainsHon. H. PALASZCZUK (Inala—ALP) (Minister for Primary Industries) (10 a.m.), by leave: Primaryproducers are facing a revolution in the way ...
Speech byHon. HENRY PALASZCZUKMEMBER FOR INALAHansard 19 November 1998PRIMARY INDUSTRIES LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Hon. H. PALASZCZUK (Inala—ALP) (Minister for Primary Industries) (5.15 p.m.), in reply: Icommend the Primary Industries Legislation Amendment ...
Speech byHon. HENRY PALASZCZUKMEMBER FOR INALAHansard 16 September 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTPrimary IndustriesHon. H. PALASZCZUK (Inala—ALP) (Minister for Primary Industries) (9.52 a.m.), by leave: I ama firm believer in the need for truth in labelling. It is ...
Speech byHon. HENRY PALASZCZUKMEMBER FOR INALAHansard 20 October 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTFood SafetyHon. H. PALASZCZUK (Inala—ALP) (Minister for Primary Industries) (10 a.m.), by leave: There isno more fundamental issue for primary producers around the world ...
Speech byMr JIM PEARCEMEMBER FOR FITZROYHansard 19 November 1998PRIMARY INDUSTRIES LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr PEARCE (Fitzroy—ALP) (4.39 p.m.): I rise to speak in support of the Bill before the House,the Primary Industries Legislation Amendment Bill. As has ...
Speech byMrs J. SHELDONMEMBER FOR CALOUNDRAHansard 30 July 1998MOTION OF CONFIDENCEMrs SHELDON (Caloundra—LP) (11.24 p.m.): Firstly, I congratulate all new members of thisHouse. It is eight years ago on Tuesday since I came into the House. A lot seems to have ...
Speech byMrs J. SHELDONMEMBER FOR CALOUNDRAHansard 26 August 1998SCHOOL-BASED MANAGEMENTMrs SHELDON (Caloundra—LP) (6.10 p.m.): I rise to second the motion moved by thehonourable member for Merrimac. It certainly has not taken long for this Government to show ...
Speech byMrs J. SHELDONMEMBER FOR CALOUNDRAHansard 27 August 1998WORKPLACE RELATIONS AMENDMENT BILLMrs SHELDON (Caloundra—LP) (5.26 p.m.): The changes to Queensland's workplace lawsproposed by the Government are very far reaching. They are designed to ...
Speech byMrs J. SHELDONMEMBER FOR CALOUNDRAHansard 15 September 1998SUNCORP/METWAY/QIDC MERGERMrs SHELDON (Caloundra—LP) (11.30 a.m.): As a Courier-Mail headline of Saturday, 5September stated, the announcement by the Labor Government, namely Treasurer David ...
Speech byMr J. HEGARTYMEMBER FOR REDLANDSHansard 30 July 1998MOTION OF CONFIDENCEMr HEGARTY (Redlands—NPA) ( 1 a.m.): Mr Speaker, in rising tonight I would firstly like to takethis opportunity to congratulate you on your appointment to the high office of ...
Speech byMr J. HEGARTYMEMBER FOR REDLANDSHansard 4 August 1998WORKERS COMPENSATIONMr HEGARTY (Redlands—NPA) (6.20 p.m.): The fact that the Workers Compensation Fund is ina far healthier position now than it was when the coalition assumed office in February ...
Speech byMr J. HEGARTYMEMBER FOR REDLANDSHansard 6 August 1998EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIESMr HEGARTY (Redlands—NPA) (7.07 p.m.): It has been brought to my attention that theFederal Government may not be doing all that is possible to encourage employment ...
Speech byMr J. HEGARTYMEMBER FOR REDLANDSHansard 26 August 1998SCHOOL-BASED MANAGEMENTMr HEGARTY (Redlands—NPA) (6.45 p.m.): I rise to speak in this debate this evening notprimarily because of my support for school-based management but because of my belief ...
Speech byMr J. HEGARTYMEMBER FOR REDLANDSHansard 27 August 1998WORKPLACE RELATIONS AMENDMENT BILLMr HEGARTY (Redlands—NPA) (9.10 p.m.): In speaking on the Workplace RelationsAmendment Bill it is important to recognise the job creation record of the former ...
Speech byMrs J. SHELDONMEMBER FOR CALOUNDRAHansard 10 November 1998PRIVATISATION OF TABMrs SHELDON (Caloundra—LP) (6.09 p.m.): I have much pleasure in seconding the motionmoved by the member for Toowoomba North, who, in common with me, has a significant ...
Speech byMrs J. SHELDONMEMBER FOR CALOUNDRAHansard 12 November 1998LANDSBOROUGH POLICE STATIONMrs SHELDON (Caloundra—LP) (10.21 a.m.): The future of the Landsborough Police Station isof great and growing concern to the people of Landsborough and surrounding ...
Speech byMrs J. SHELDONMEMBER FOR CALOUNDRAHansard 12 November 1998HEALTH AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMrs SHELDON (Caloundra—LP) (5.24 p.m.): I rise to support the Opposition's spokespersonand to oppose the Health and Other Legislation Amendment Bill. ...
Speech byMrs J. SHELDONMEMBER FOR CALOUNDRAHansard 18 November 1998BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY (PORTABLE LONG SERVICE LEAVE) AMENDMENTBILL Mrs SHELDON (Caloundra—LP) (5.13 p.m.): This amendment Bill, sponsored by the Ministerfor Employment, Training ...
Speech byMrs J. SHELDONMEMBER FOR CALOUNDRAHansard 18 November 1998UNIVERSITY OF THE SUNSHINE COAST BILL Mrs SHELDON (Caloundra—LP) (10.57 p.m.): When the Minister for Education introduced theUniversity of the Sunshine Coast Bill into the House last week, I ...
Speech byMr J. HEGARTYMEMBER FOR REDLANDSHansard 17 September 1998MINISTER FOR EMERGENCY SERVICESMr HEGARTY (Redlands—NPA) (6.10 p.m.): I have pleasure in rising tonight to second thismotion. I support the motion because I am committed to ensuring the ...
Speech byMr J. HEGARTYMEMBER FOR REDLANDSHansard 20 October 1998BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY (PORTABLE LONG SERVICE LEAVE) AMENDMENTBILLMr HEGARTY (Redlands—NPA) (3.47 p.m.): I rise to speak against the portable long serviceleave amendment Bill, which ...
Speech byMr J. HEGARTYMEMBER FOR REDLANDSHansard 21 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee BReportMr HEGARTY (Redlands—NPA) (4.28 p.m.): I was not a member of the Estimates committee,but ...
Speech byMr J. HEGARTYMEMBER FOR REDLANDSHansard 22 October 1998INTERNATIONAL GARDEN FESTIVALMr HEGARTY (Redlands—NPA) (7.05 p.m.): The Nursery Industry Association ofAustralia—NIAA—is left surprised and confused by the Beattie Labor Government's decision not ...
Speech byMr J. HEGARTYMEMBER FOR REDLANDSHansard 12 November 1998EMERGENCY SERVICES LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr HEGARTY (Redlands—NPA) (3 p.m.): I rise to speak against the Bill, because I have noconfidence in the Government's stated motives for the changes ...
Speech byMr J. HEGARTYMEMBER FOR REDLANDSHansard 17 November 1998GAMBLING STATISTICS, REDLAND BAYMr HEGARTY (Redlands—NPA) (10.25 a.m.): Last Tuesday's Courier-Mail splash lead story onthe State's gambling statistics has the residents of Redland Bay in my ...
Speech byMr J. HEGARTYMEMBER FOR REDLANDSHansard 17 November 1998CHILD PROTECTION LEGISLATIONMr HEGARTY (Redlands—NPA) (11.49 a.m.): I acknowledge the presence in the gallery of mymother, who is here today to celebrate her birthday with me. On 10 November the ...
Speech byMr J. HEGARTYMEMBER FOR REDLANDSHansard 19 November 1998PERSONAL EXPLANATIONKimberley CollegeMr HEGARTY (Redlands—NPA) (10.10 a.m.), by leave: Yesterday, in response to a questionfrom the member for Merrimac, the Education Minister selectively quoted ...
JOHN KINGSTONMEMBER FOR MARYBOROUGHHansard 16 September 1998PUBLIC SERVICE AMENDMENT BILLDr KINGSTON (Maryborough—ONP) (4.44 p.m.): Madam Deputy Speaker, firstly, may Icongratulate the Speaker on his election to office. Because of my respect and concern for ...
Speech byMr JIM PEARCEMEMBER FOR FITZROYHansard 19 November 1998DAIRY INDUSTRY AMENDMENT BILL Mr PEARCE (Fitzroy—ALP) (2.40 p.m.): I rise to commend the Dairy Industry Amendment Bill1998 to this House. Before going into the background of this Bill, I would ...
Speech byMr J. HEGARTYMEMBER FOR REDLANDSHansard 22 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee FReportMr HEGARTY (Redlands—NPA) (3.53 p.m.): Although I did not take part in EstimatesCommittee ...
Speech byMrs J. SHELDONMEMBER FOR CALOUNDRAHansard 19 November 1998TREASURY DEPARTMENTMrs SHELDON (Caloundra—LP) (8.33 p.m.): It is with considerable concern that I have learnedthat this Labor Government intends to interfere with the operation of one of the ...
Speech byHon. M. FOLEYMEMBER FOR YERONGAHansard 17 November 1998COMMISSIONS OF INQUIRY (FORDE INQUIRY—EVIDENCE) REGULATION 1998Disallowance of Statutory InstrumentHon. M. J. FOLEY (Yeronga—ALP) (Attorney-General and Minister for Justice and Minister forThe ...
Speech byHon. M. FOLEYMEMBER FOR YERONGAHansard 18 November 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTLegal Profession ReviewHon. M. J. FOLEY (Yeronga—ALP) (Attorney-General and Minister for Justice and Minister forThe Arts) (9.49 a.m.), by leave: The Beattie Labor Government ...
Speech byHon. M. FOLEYMEMBER FOR YERONGAHansard 18 November 1998SUPREME COURT OF QUEENSLAND ACT AND ANOTHER ACT AMENDMENT BILLHon. M. J. FOLEY (Yeronga—ALP) (Attorney-General and Minister for Justice and Minister forThe Arts) (10.30 p.m.), in reply: I thank ...
Speech byHon. M. FOLEYMEMBER FOR YERONGAHansard 19 November 1998JUSTICE LEGISLATION (MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS) BILLHon. M. J. FOLEY (Yeronga—ALP) (Attorney-General and Minister for Justice and Minister forThe Arts) (8.21 p.m.): I move—"That the Bill be now ...
Speech byHon. M. FOLEYMEMBER FOR YERONGAHansard 4 August 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTRights of Victims of CrimeHon. M. J. FOLEY (Yeronga—ALP) (Attorney-General and Minister for Justice and Minister forThe Arts) (9.45 a.m.), by leave: I take this opportunity to ...
Speech byHon. M. FOLEYMEMBER FOR YERONGAHansard 5 August 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTQueensland Court of Appeal AppointmentsHon. M. J. FOLEY (Yeronga—ALP) (Attorney-General and Minister for Justice and Minister forThe Arts) (9.51 a.m.), by leave: I wish to take ...
Speech byHon. M. FOLEYMEMBER FOR YERONGAHansard 6 August 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTGoods and Services TaxHon. M. J. FOLEY (Yeronga—ALP) (Attorney-General and Minister for Justice and Minister forThe Arts) (9.41 a.m.), by leave: I wish to draw to the attention ...
Speech byHon. M. FOLEYMEMBER FOR YERONGAHansard 6 August 1998ATTORNEY-GENERAL BILLHon. M. J. FOLEY (Yeronga—ALP) (Attorney-General and Minister for Justice and Minister forThe Arts) (12.31 p.m.): I move—"That the Bill be now read a second time."The purpose of ...
Speech byHon. M. FOLEYMEMBER FOR YERONGAHansard 6 August 1998PRIVATE MEMBERS' BILLSHon. M. J. FOLEY (Yeronga—ALP) (Attorney-General and Minister for Justice and Minister forThe Arts) (6.31 p.m.): I rise to support the amendment moved by the Leader of the ...
Speech byHon. M. FOLEYMEMBER FOR YERONGAHansard 10 November 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTAustralian Film Industry AwardsHon. M. J. FOLEY (Yeronga—ALP) (Attorney-General and Minister for Justice and Minister forThe Arts) (9.51 a.m.), by leave: I wish to bring to ...
Speech byHon. M. FOLEYMEMBER FOR YERONGAHansard 10 November 1998SUPREME COURT OF QUEENSLAND ACT AND ANOTHER ACT AMENDMENT BILLHon. M. J. FOLEY (Yeronga—ALP) (Attorney-General and Minister for Justice and Minister forThe Arts) (12.37 p.m.): I move—"That the ...
Speech byHon. M. FOLEYMEMBER FOR YERONGAHansard 12 November 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTCorporations Law Reform Hon. M. J. FOLEY (Yeronga—ALP) (Attorney-General and Minister for Justice and Minister forThe Arts) (9.46 a.m.), by leave: Workers' job security and ...
Speech byHon. M. FOLEYMEMBER FOR YERONGAHansard 17 November 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTGoods and Services TaxHon. M. J. FOLEY (Yeronga—ALP) (Attorney-General and Minister for Justice and Minister forThe Arts) (9.55 a.m.), by leave: I wish to draw to the ...
Speech byHon. M. FOLEYMEMBER FOR YERONGAHansard 25August 1998MEMBERS FOR KEDRON, BUNDAMBA, IPSWICH, CHATSWORTH AND MURRUMBAHon. M. J. FOLEY (Yeronga—ALP) (Attorney-General and Minister for Justice and Minister forThe Arts) (6.36 p.m.): This motion accuses ...
Speech byHon. M. FOLEYMEMBER FOR YERONGAHansard 26 August 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTVictims of CrimeHon. M. J. FOLEY (Yeronga—ALP) (Attorney-General and Minister for Justice and Minister forThe Arts) (9.43 a.m.), by leave: Several weeks ago I outlined to this ...
Speech byHon. M. FOLEYMEMBER FOR YERONGAHansard 27 August 1998FORDE INQUIRY; MR H. HEILPERNHon. M. J. FOLEY (Yeronga—ALP) (Attorney-General and Minister for Justice and Minister forThe Arts) (6.45 p.m.): This motion argues that the House should express a lack ...
Speech byHon. M. FOLEYMEMBER FOR YERONGAHansard 27 August 1998PRIVATE MEMBERS' BILLSHon. M. J. FOLEY (Yeronga—ALP) (Attorney-General and Minister for Justice and Minister forThe Arts) (1.29 a.m.): I second the motion moved by the Leader of the House. This ...
Speech byMr M. ROWELLMEMBER FOR HINCHINBROOKHansard 19 November 1998PRIMARY INDUSTRIES LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr ROWELL (Hinchinbrook—NPA) (4.30 p.m.): I rise to speak on the Primary IndustriesLegislation Amendment Bill. Certainly a wide range of issues ...
Speech byMr M. ROWELLMEMBER FOR HINCHINBROOKHansard 19 November 1998TARIFF PROTECTION, SUGAR INDUSTRYMr ROWELL (Hinchinbrook—NPA) (6.23 p.m.): I rise to second the amendment to the motionmoved by the member for Crows Nest. I do not think that the Minister is ...
Speech byMr M. ROWELLMEMBER FOR HINCHINBROOKHansard 19 November 1998MOURILYAN HARBOURMr ROWELL (Hinchinbrook—NPA) (8.27 p.m.): Mourilyan Harbour was identified in the Far NorthQueensland 2010 Strategic Development Plan as an opportunity to expand vital trade ...
Speech byHon. M. FOLEYMEMBER FOR YERONGAHansard 20 October 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTQueensland Arts Council School Touring ProgramHon. M. J. FOLEY (Yeronga—ALP) (Attorney-General and Minister for Justice and Minister forThe Arts) (9.50 a.m.), by leave: Last ...
Speech byHon. M. FOLEYMEMBER FOR YERONGAHansard 21 October 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTStalking Legislation Hon. M. J. FOLEY (Yeronga—ALP) (Attorney-General and Minister for Justice and Minister forThe Arts) (9.37 a.m.), by leave: On 30 June this year the ...
Speech byHon. M. FOLEYMEMBER FOR YERONGAHansard 21 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee BReport Hon. M. J. FOLEY (Yeronga—ALP) (Attorney-General and Minister for Justice and Minister ...
Speech byHon. M. FOLEYMEMBER FOR YERONGAHansard 15 September 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTGoods and Services Tax; Film and Television IndustryHon. M. J. FOLEY (Yeronga—ALP) (Attorney-General and Minister for Justice and Minister forThe Arts) (9.43 a.m.), by ...
Speech byHon. M. FOLEYMEMBER FOR YERONGAHansard 16 September 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTFact Finding on SentenceHon. M. J. FOLEY (Yeronga—ALP) (Attorney-General and Minister for Justice and Minister forThe Arts) (9.37 a.m.), by leave: I take this opportunity to ...
Speech byHon. M. FOLEYMEMBER FOR YERONGAHansard 17 September 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTAir Fares, Director-General, Department of Justice and Attorney-GeneralHon. M. J. FOLEY (Yeronga—ALP) (Attorney-General and Minister for Justice and Minister forThe Arts) ...
Speech byMr M. ROWELLMEMBER FOR HINCHINBROOKHansard 21 October 1998TAX REFORM; PRIMARY INDUSTRIESMr ROWELL (Hinchinbrook—NPA) (10.04 a.m.): I wish to draw the attention of members to themisleading of this House by the Minister for Primary Industries in ...
Speech byMr M. ROWELLMEMBER FOR HINCHINBROOKHansard 21 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee CReportMr ROWELL (Hinchinbrook—NPA) (5.40 p.m.): I rise to speak on the report of ...
Speech byMr M. ROWELLMEMBER FOR HINCHINBROOKHansard 22 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee DReport Mr ROWELL (Hinchinbrook—NPA) (12.10 p.m.): A number of frivolous claims have been madeby ...
Speech byMr M. ROWELLMEMBER FOR HINCHINBROOKHansard 11 November 1998SUGAR INDUSTRYMr ROWELL (Hinchinbrook—NPA) (10.26 a.m.): During the Estimates hearings for theDepartment of Primary Industries and on other occasions since the Minister implied that I had ...
Speech byHon. P. BRADDYMEMBER FOR KEDRONHansard 18 November 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTBreaking the Unemployment Cycle; Advertising CampaignHon. P. J. BRADDY (Kedron—ALP) (Minister for Employment, Training and Industrial Relations)(9.46 a.m.), by leave: The ...
Speech byHon. P. BRADDYMEMBER FOR KEDRONHansard 18 November 1998BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY (PORTABLE LONG SERVICE LEAVE) AMENDMENTBILLHon. P. J. BRADDY (Kedron—ALP) (Minister for Employment, Training and Industrial Relations)(5.24 p.m.), in reply: ...
Speech byHon. P. BRADDYMEMBER FOR KEDRONHansard 18 November 1998TRADING (ALLOWABLE HOURS) AMENDMENT BILLHon. P. J. BRADDY (Kedron—ALP) (Minister for Employment, Training and Industrial Relations)(10.06 p.m.), in reply: I thank those honourable members who ...
Speech byPAUL LUCAS, MLAMEMBER FOR LYTTONHansard 5 August 1998SPORTING SHOOTERSMr LUCAS (Lytton—ALP) (6.46 p.m.): It is with pleasure that I rise to speak in support of theamendment moved by the Honourable the Minister. I first take the opportunity to ...
Speech byPAUL LUCAS, MLAMEMBER FOR LYTTONHansard 6 August 1998ADDRESS IN REPLYMr LUCAS (Lytton—ALP) (3.17 p.m.): It is with great pleasure that I take the opportunity tospeak to the motion for the adoption of the Address in Reply to His Excellency's Speech in ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 30 July 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTAddress of Welcome by Mr N. Bonner, AO Hon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier) (3.45 a.m.), by leave: The officialopening of the 49th Queensland ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 30 July 1998NATIVE TITLE (QUEENSLAND) STATE PROVISIONS BILLHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (3.50 a.m.): I move—"That the Bill be now read a second time."For the last few years, ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 30 July 1998MOTION OF CONFIDENCE IN GOVERNMENTHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (10.30 a.m.), by leave, without notice: Imove—"That this House expresses its confidence in the ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 4 August 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTTrade and Tourism SummitHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.35 a.m.), by leave: Recently theGovernment held a trade and tourism summit. I have ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 28 July 1998ELECTION OF SPEAKERHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (11.55 a.m.): Mr Speaker, on behalf ofthe Government I congratulate you on the high office that you have achieved ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 30 July 1998MOTION OF CONDOLENCETsunami Disaster, Papua New GuineaHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (10.02 a.m.), by leave, without notice: Imove—"That on behalf of all ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 30 July 1998MOTION OF CONFIDENCEHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (2.41 a.m.), in reply: I offer my sincerethanks to all members for their contributions to the debate on this ...
Speech byPAUL LUCAS, MLAMEMBER FOR LYTTONHansard 27 August 1998WORKPLACE RELATIONS AMENDMENT BILLMr LUCAS (Lytton—ALP) (4.08 p.m.): I am pleased to participate in the debate on theWorkplace Relations Amendment Bill. This very important legislation was ...
Speech byPAUL LUCAS, MLAMEMBER FOR LYTTONHansard 27 August 1998DARLING POINT SPECIAL SCHOOLMr LUCAS (Lytton—ALP) (2.13 a.m.): Last Thursday, 20 August, I was delighted to host theMinister for Education, the Honourable Dean Wells, to visit the Darling Point ...
Speech byPAUL LUCAS, MLAMEMBER FOR LYTTONHansard 21 October 1998SENATOR M. COLSTONMr LUCAS (Lytton—ALP) (7.05 p.m.): There will always be some debate about how much aparticular member of Parliament's support comes from a personal vote and how much comes from ...
Speech byPAUL LUCAS, MLAMEMBER FOR LYTTONHansard 12 November 1998LYTTON ROAD; PORT ROADMr LUCAS (Lytton—ALP) (7.12 p.m.): Tonight I want to speak about the Roads ImplementationProgram recently announced by the Beattie Labor Government and congratulate the ...
Speech byPAUL LUCAS, MLAMEMBER FOR LYTTONHansard 17 November 1998COMMISSIONS OF INQUIRY (FORDE INQUIRY—EVIDENCE) REGULATION 1998Disallowance of Statutory InstrumentMr LUCAS (Lytton—ALP) (3 p.m.): I note the considered views of the member for Gladstone ...
Speech byPAUL LUCAS, MLAMEMBER FOR LYTTONHansard 18 November 1998TRANSPORT LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL (No. 2)Mr LUCAS (Lytton—ALP) (12 p.m.): I rise to support the Bill before the House that wasintroduced by my colleague the Minister for Transport and Main ...
Speech byPAUL LUCAS, MLAMEMBER FOR LYTTONHansard 19 November 1998MULGRAVE BY-ELECTION Mr LUCAS (Lytton—ALP) (10.24 a.m.): The day before yesterday in this House we heard themember for Tablelands and the One Nation Party bleating about the allocation of Labor ...
Speech byHon. P. BRADDYMEMBER FOR KEDRONHansard 22 October 1998MIGATE Skills CentreHon. P. J. BRADDY (Kedron—ALP) (Minister for Employment, Training and Industrial Relations)(7.15 p.m.): I rise to clarify my answers given in Parliament today concerning the ...
Speech byHon. P. BRADDYMEMBER FOR KEDRONHansard 10 November 1998TRADING (ALLOWABLE HOURS) AMENDMENT BILLHon. P. J. BRADDY (Kedron—ALP) (Minister for Employment, Training and Industrial Relations)(12.31 p.m.): I move—"That the Bill be now read a second ...
Speech byHon. P. BRADDYMEMBER FOR KEDRONHansard 11 November 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTApprenticeships and TraineeshipsHon. P. J. BRADDY (Kedron—ALP) (Minister for Employment, Training and Industrial Relations)(9.43 a.m.), by leave: One of the key employment ...
Speech byHon. P. BRADDYMEMBER FOR KEDRONHansard 17 November 1998TRAINING FOR MATURE-AGE WORKERSHon. P. J. BRADDY (Kedron—ALP) (Minister for Employment, Training and Industrial Relations)(6.15 p.m.): I rise to answer a motion moved by the shadow Minister. I ...
Speech byPAUL LUCAS, MLAMEMBER FOR LYTTONHansard 6 August 1998PRIVATE MEMBERS' BILLSMr LUCAS (Lytton—ALP) (6.48 p.m.): It is pretty sad for this House that we have reached thestage at which during the 6 o'clock debate all we can have in this Chamber is a ...
Speech byPAUL LUCAS, MLAMEMBER FOR LYTTONHansard 6 August 1998CORPORATE RESPONSIBILITYMr LUCAS (Lytton—ALP) (7.05 p.m.): Tonight I wish to briefly speak about corporateresponsibility, because corporate responsibility does not stop at the company's gate. It is ...
Speech byPAUL LUCAS, MLAMEMBER FOR LYTTONHansard 25 August 1998MEMBERS FOR KEDRON, BUNDAMBA, IPSWICH, CHATSWORTH AND MURRUMBAMr LUCAS (Lytton—ALP) (6.58 p.m.): The debate tonight plumbs new depths of parliamentaryconduct. The great irony is that it is the ...
Speech byPAUL LUCAS, MLAMEMBER FOR LYTTONHansard 22 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee GReportMr LUCAS (Lytton—ALP) (3.58 p.m.): This afternoon it is with great pleasure that I speak to ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 28 July 1998ELECTION OF SPEAKERHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (10.41 a.m): I welcome all members tothe Forty-ninth Parliament. It is my privilege and honour to nominate the ...
Speech byBILL D'ARCY, MLAMEMBER FOR WOODRIDGEHansard 4 August 1998IMMIGRATIONMr D'ARCY (Woodridge—ALP) (12 p.m.): Today's announcement of a change in the direction ofimmigration policy by the Leader of the Federal Opposition, Kim Beazley, is a welcome change ...
Speech byBILL D'ARCY, MLAMEMBER FOR WOODRIDGEHansard 5 August 1998ADDRESS IN REPLYMr D'ARCY (Woodridge—ALP) (5.42 p.m.): Mr Speaker, let me congratulate you personally andpublicly on your elevation to the high office of Speaker. Interestingly, I have stood ...
Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 28 July 1998ELECTION OF SPEAKERMr FELDMAN (Leader of the One Nation Party) (Caboolture—ONP) (11.01 a.m.): I commendthe Premier on his high ideals, but I concur with the cynicism of the Leader of the Opposition ...
Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 30 July 1998MOTION OF CONDOLENCETsunami Disaster, Papua New GuineaMr FELDMAN (Caboolture—ONP) (Leader of the One Nation Party) (10.13 a.m.): I join with thePremier and the Leader of the Opposition in extending ...
Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 30 July 1998MOTION OF CONFIDENCE Mr FELDMAN (Caboolture—ONP) (Leader of the One Nation Party) (12.24 p.m.): We are heretoday to talk about confidence. In October 1996, a distinguished QC and an equally ...
Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 5 August 1998COMMUNISM IN SCHOOLSMr FELDMAN (Caboolture—ONP) (Leader of the One Nation Party) (7.02 p.m.): I rise tonight toinform honourable members that the State is in big trouble when communist recruiters ...
Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 16 September 1998WAMURAN STATE SCHOOLMr FELDMAN (Caboolture—ONP) (Leader of the One Nation Party) (9.37 p.m.): Tonight I wishto draw the attention of the House to the deplorable situation at the Wamuran State ...
Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 17 September 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILLAPPROPRIATION BILLMr FELDMAN (Caboolture—ONP) (Leader of the One Nation Party) (4.41 p.m.): I am grateful forthe opportunity to rise in the House to speak about ...
Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 21 October 1998EMPLOYER, LONGREACH SHEEP AND CATTLE PROPERTYMr FELDMAN (Caboolture—ONP) (Leader of the One Nation Party) (10.08 a.m.): Today I riseon behalf of a constituent from Caboolture to personally thank ...
Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 11 November 1998WEAPONS AMENDMENT BILLMr FELDMAN (Caboolture—ONP) (Leader of the One Nation Party) (10.10 a.m.): I move—"That the Bill be now read a second time."Today represents a historic occasion for the ...
Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 18 November 1998MINISTER FOR EDUCATIONMr FELDMAN (Caboolture—ONP) (Leader of the One Nation Party) (6.23 p.m.): I rise in theHouse to second the amendment to the motion moved by the honourable member for ...
Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 19 November 1998DAIRY INDUSTRY AMENDMENT BILL Mr FELDMAN (Caboolture—ONP) (Leader of the One Nation Party) (3.37 p.m.): I support theBill before the House. Before I go any further, I would like to talk about ...
Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 19 November 1998VALEDICTORY Mr FELDMAN (Caboolture—ONP) (Leader of the One Nation Party) (9.35 p.m.): As much as Iwould love to talk as long as the Premier and the Opposition Leader, I will be brief and to the ...
Speech byHon. R. GIBBSMEMBER FOR BUNDAMBAHansard 15 September 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTInternational Garden Festival—2000Hon. R. J. GIBBS (Bundamba—ALP) (Minister for Tourism, Sport and Racing) (9.40 a.m.), byleave: For some time the State has been ...
Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 15 September 1998MARYBOROUGH BASE HOSPITALMr FELDMAN (Caboolture—ONP) (Leader of the One Nation Party) (11.50 a.m.): The big issuein central Queensland last week and this week has been the attempted ...
Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 6 August 1998ADDRESS IN REPLYMr FELDMAN (Caboolture—ONP) (Leader of the One Nation Party) (4.48 p.m.): Mr DeputySpeaker, it would be remiss of me at this stage not to ask you to pass on my congratulations to ...
Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 22 October 1998PRIVATISATION OF TABMr FELDMAN (Caboolture—ONP) (6.30 p.m.): I rise to second the amendment of the memberfor Tablelands and, in doing so, I acknowledge his support of the ASU, being an old union ...
Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 22 October 1998CABOOLTURE BUSINESS ENTERPRISE CENTREMr FELDMAN (Caboolture—ONP) (Leader of the One Nation Party) (7.13 p.m.): Jobs, jobs, jobsis the cry of Premier Beattie and his Labor Government. It is the ...
Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 10 November 1998MR C. RAPPOLTMr FELDMAN (Caboolture—ONP) (Leader of the One Nation Party) (11.50 a.m.): Much hasbeen written about the reasons for the departure from State Parliament of Charles Rappolt. ...
Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 25 August 1998MEMBERS FOR KEDRON, BUNDAMBA, IPSWICH, CHATSWORTH AND MURRUMBAMr FELDMAN (Caboolture—ONP) (Leader of the One Nation Party) (6 p.m.): I move—"That the Honourable Members for Kedron, Bundamba, ...
Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 10 November 1998NATIVE TITLE (QUEENSLAND) STATE PROVISIONS AMENDMENT BILL (No. 2)Mr FELDMAN (Caboolture—ONP) (Leader of the One Nation Party) (9.56 p.m.): I am sure thateveryone is aware of One Nation's ...
Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 27 August 1998FORDE INQUIRY; MR H. HEILPERNMr FELDMAN (Caboolture—ONP) (Leader of the One Nation Party) (6.31 p.m.): Let us notmistake One Nation's intentions in the Forde child abuse inquiry: we ...
Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 22 October 1998PERSONAL EXPLANATION Minister for Police and Corrective ServicesMr FELDMAN (Caboolture—ONP) (Leader of the One Nation Party) (10.10 a.m.), by leave:Yesterday the Minister for Police and ...
Speech byMr DOUG SLACKMEMBER FOR BURNETTHansard 30 July 1998MOTION OF CONFIDENCE Mr SLACK (Burnett—NPA) (10.09 p.m.): Earlier, the member for Southport mentioned that therecent election had been his fifth. I inform the House that, obviously, it was also my ...
Speech byMr DOUG SLACKMEMBER FOR BURNETTHansard 4 August 1998ADDRESS IN REPLY Mr SLACK (Burnett—NPA) (4.06 p.m.): Firstly, I take this opportunity to pledge my loyalty to theCrown and my commitment to the people of Queensland and to the people of my ...
Speech byMr DOUG SLACKMEMBER FOR BURNETTHansard 4 August 1998WORKERS COMPENSATION Mr SLACK (Burnett—NPA) (6.30 p.m.): It is now history that, when the coalition attained office,the workers compensation scheme in Queensland was, in round figures, $400m in ...
Speech byMr DOUG SLACKMEMBER FOR BURNETTHansard 27 August 1998WORKPLACE RELATIONS AMENDMENT BILL Mr SLACK (Burnett—NPA) (3.11 p.m.): With pleasure I join in this debate and support theOpposition's position in relation to opposing the Bill before the House. ...
Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 17 November 1998CAIRNS MUSEUMMs BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (12.12 p.m.): I would like to inform the House of some good news forCairns. The board of the Queensland Museum has called for applications for a museum ...
Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 17 November 1998TRAINING FOR MATURE-AGE WORKERSMs BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (6.30 p.m.): In this debate, it is crucial to point out how out of stepwith the rest of Australia Queensland has been under the previous ...
Speech byMrs D. PRATTMEMBER FOR BARAMBAHHansard 17 September 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILLAPPROPRIATION BILL Mrs PRATT (Barambah—ONP) (Deputy Leader of the One Nation Party) (2.47 p.m.): TheBudget papers hold very little for the people of Barambah. The ...
Speech byMrs D. PRATTMEMBER FOR BARAMBAHHansard 20 October 1998WATER STORAGE, IRVINEBANK; ELECTRICITY INDUSTRY Mrs PRATT (Barambah—ONP) (Deputy Leader of the One Nation Party) (6.05 p.m.): I rise tosecond the motion put forward by the member for Tablelands. ...
Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 30 July 1998MOTION OF CONFIDENCEMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (9 p.m.): As the youngest woman ever to have won aseat in the Queensland Parliament, I am honoured by the opportunity to serve as the ...
Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 6 August 1998HOSPITAL WAITING LISTSMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (10.21 a.m.): I am rising in this place to table adocument, and I find it rather curious that the new Health Minister is silent on the ...
Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 26 August 1998SCHOOL-BASED MANAGEMENTMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (6.25 p.m.): It defies belief that the Labor Minister forEducation would claim that there is no money to keep faith with Queensland ...
Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 27 August 1998WORKPLACE RELATIONS AMENDMENT BILLMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (5.44 p.m.): I have been listening to Labor membersopposite and their repetitive, tedious misrepresentation. They seek to ...
Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 15 September 1998MARYBOROUGH BASE HOSPITALMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (10.23 a.m.): Health Minister Wendy Edmond is clearlyout of her depth in the Health portfolio and the public hospitals of this ...
Speech byMr DOUG SLACKMEMBER FOR BURNETTHansard 17 September 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILLAPPROPRIATION BILL Mr SLACK (Burnett—NPA) (9.27 p.m.): Obviously, the overall thrust of the Budget is very hardto criticise because, as the Treasurer himself ...
Speech byMr DOUG SLACKMEMBER FOR BURNETTHansard 22 October 1998BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY (PORTABLE LONG SERVICE LEAVE) AMENDMENTBILL Mr SLACK (Burnett—NPA) (5.44 p.m.): In his second-reading speech on 6 August, the Ministerfor Employment, Training ...
Speech byMr DOUG SLACKMEMBER FOR BURNETTHansard 17 November 1998TRAINING FOR MATURE-AGE WORKERS Mr SLACK (Burnett—NPA) (6.25 p.m.): The House tonight has an opportunity to force thisminority Government to face the challenges of the future in public sector ...
Speech byMr DOUG SLACKMEMBER FOR BURNETTHansard 18 November 1998BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY (PORTABLE LONG SERVICE LEAVE) AMENDMENTBILLMr SLACK (Burnett—NPA) (4.44 p.m.), continuing: In the few minutes I have left to me I willreiterate some of the ...
Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 16 September 1998MEMBER FOR NICKLINMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (10.10 a.m.): I register my disappointment at somestatements made by the member for Nicklin, Peter Wellington, in his defence of the ...
Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 16 September 1998CENSURE OF MINISTER FOR HEALTHMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (6 p.m.): I move—"That this House censures the Minister for Health for breaking an election promise toretain all existing ...
Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 18 September 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILLAPPROPRIATION BILLMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (3.13 p.m.): One of the surprising things about thisLabor Budget is that, despite all the hoopla, it ...
Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 11 November 1998CENTRELINKMs BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (10.28 a.m.): I want to draw to the attention of this House the furtherdreadful disincentive imposed upon unemployed people in this State by the Howard ...
Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 12 November 1998HEALTH PRACTITIONERS (SPECIAL EVENTS EXEMPTION) BILLMs BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (4.29 p.m.): I am pleased to speak in support of this Bill for fairlyobviously reasons. This Bill is not one that stretches ...
Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 12 November 1998HEALTH AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMs BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (5.39 p.m.): I am pleased to speak on several aspects of this Bill. Inote that I follow the honourable member for Caloundra, who ...
Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 12 November 1998QUEENSLAND HEALTHMs BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (6.39 p.m.): It is important to me to take the opportunity to speak tothis motion and, in doing so, to go back a little bit further than the immediate ...
Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 22 October 1998SCHOOL UNIFORMSMs BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (10.17 a.m.): I bring to the attention of the House the Ombudsman'sdecision that principals are acting unlawfully by making students wear uniforms. This ...
Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 10 November 1998NATIVE TITLE (QUEENSLAND) STATE PROVISIONS AMENDMENT BILL (No. 2)Ms BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (9.13 p.m.): It is a special privilege for me to be a member of theBeattie Government introducing this native ...
Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 10 November 1998NORTH QUEENSLAND CLINICAL SCHOOLMs BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (11.40 p.m.): I rise tonight to talk about some representations that Ihave received in Cairns from several doctors about an issue which, as it ...
Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 21 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee AReport No. 2Ms BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (12.40 p.m.): I compliment the staff who provided support ...
Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 21 September 1998MARYBOROUGH HOSPITALMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (10.20 a.m.): Maryborough people spoke loudly andclearly last month about the Labor Party's broken promises in relation to their ...
Speech byHon. J. ELDERMEMBER FOR CAPALABAHansard 19 November 1998INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AMENDMENT BILLHon. J. P. ELDER (Capalaba—ALP) (Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development andMinister for Trade) (7.17 p.m.), in reply: I thank the Opposition for ...
Speech byHon. J. FOURASMEMBER FOR ASHGROVEHansard 5 August 1998MULTICULTURALISMHon. J. FOURAS (Ashgrove—ALP) (10.15 a.m.): One Nation has a policy of abolishingmulticulturalism. Today I issue a challenge to any member of One Nation in this Chamber to a ...
Speech byHon. J. FOURASMEMBER FOR ASHGROVEHansard 6 August 1998ADDRESS IN REPLYHon. J. FOURAS (Ashgrove—ALP) (3.47 p.m.): I commence by congratulating the Speaker onhis election to that high office. I am sure that he will do much to sustain the dignity and ...
Speech byHon. J. FOURASMEMBER FOR ASHGROVEHansard 6 August 1998PRIVATE MEMBERS' BILLSHon. J. FOURAS (Ashgrove—ALP) (6.38 p.m.): I rise to support the amendment moved by theLeader of the House. In this debate we have heard Mr Horan arguing that, because there ...
Speech byHon. J. FOURASMEMBER FOR ASHGROVEHansard 25 August 1998NATIVE TITLE (QUEENSLAND) STATE PROVISIONS BILLHon. J. FOURAS (Ashgrove—ALP) (4.25 p.m.): I am pleased to rise to speak to this Bill. For along time now I have been an unequivocally passionate ...
Speech byHon. J. FOURASMEMBER FOR ASHGROVEHansard 11 November 1998NATIVE TITLE (QUEENSLAND) STATE PROVISIONS AMENDMENT BILL (No. 2)Hon. J. FOURAS (Ashgrove—ALP) (11.54 a.m.): I am pleased to take part in this debate on theNative Title (Queensland) State ...
Speech byHon. J. FOURASMEMBER FOR ASHGROVEHansard 11 November 1998NATIONAL COMPETITION POLICYHon. J. FOURAS (Ashgrove—ALP) (6.54 p.m.): For the past two decades, economic policy hasincreasingly been driven by an efficiency agenda without due consideration to ...
Speech byHon. J. FOURASMEMBER FOR ASHGROVEHansard 17 November 1998COMMISSIONS OF INQUIRY (FORDE INQUIRY—EVIDENCE) REGULATION 1998Disallowance of Statutory InstrumentHon. J. FOURAS (Ashgrove—ALP) (2.43 p.m.): In introducing this legislation, the member ...
Speech byMr JIM PEARCEMEMBER FOR FITZROYHansard 6 August 1998ADDRESS IN REPLYMr PEARCE (Fitzroy—ALP) (5.43 p.m.): It is with pleasure that I support the motion for theadoption of the Address in Reply to the Governor's Speech moved by the member for ...
Speech byMr JIM PEARCEMEMBER FOR FITZROYHansard 17 September 1998MINISTER FOR EMERGENCY SERVICESMr PEARCE (Fitzroy—ALP) (6.30 p.m.): The amendment moved by the Minister must get thefull support of members from both sides of this House. Not to do so would be ...
Speech byMr JIM PEARCEMEMBER FOR FITZROYHansard 17 September 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILLAPPROPRIATION BILLMr PEARCE (Fitzroy—ALP) (9.15 p.m.): The Budget announced on Tuesday by Treasurer DavidHamill delivers $380m worth of election promises. The $16 ...
Speech byMr JIM PEARCEMEMBER FOR FITZROYHansard 17 September 1998FAI HOME SECURITYMr PEARCE (Fitzroy—ALP) (10.22 p.m.): I rise today to bring to the attention of the House whatI consider to be the unethical behaviour of the selling and canvassing practices of ...
Speech byMr JIM PEARCEMEMBER FOR FITZROYHansard 22 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee EReportMr PEARCE (Fitzroy—ALP) (12.44 p.m.): I appreciate the opportunity to take part in this ...
Speech byMr JIM PEARCEMEMBER FOR FITZROYHansard 22 October 1998GORDONSTONE MINEMr PEARCE (Fitzroy—ALP) (7.28 p.m.): I note yesterday's announcement that Rio Tinto hasbought the majority stake in the Gordonstone mine, which is in the Fitzroy electorate ...
Speech byHon. J. ELDERMEMBER FOR CAPALABAHansard 21 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee AReport No. 2Hon. J. P. ELDER (Capalaba—ALP) (Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development ...
Speech byHon. J. ELDERMEMBER FOR CAPALABAHansard 21 October 1998UNEMPLOYMENTHon. J. P. ELDER (Capalaba—ALP) (Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development andMinister for Trade) (6.43 p.m.): This is the sort of activity that makes people outside this ...
Speech byHon. J. ELDERMEMBER FOR CAPALABAHansard 10 November 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTCall CentresHon. J. P. ELDER (Capalaba—ALP) (Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development andMinister for Trade) (9.48 a.m.), by leave: Members of the House would be ...
Speech byHon. J. ELDERMEMBER FOR CAPALABAHansard 17 November 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTOperation Rein; Prison Escape BidsHon. J. P. ELDER (Capalaba—ALP) (Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development andMinister for Trade) (9.46 a.m.), by leave: This ...
Speech byHon. J. ELDERMEMBER FOR CAPALABAHansard 19 November 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTPapua New Guinea Gas ProjectHon. J. P. ELDER (Capalaba—ALP) (Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development andMinister for Trade) (9.46 a.m.), by leave: The proposed ...
Speech byHon. J. FOURASMEMBER FOR ASHGROVEHansard 20 October 1998MULTICULTURALISMHon. J. FOURAS (Ashgrove—ALP) (12.01 p.m.): Recently I attended a function at the ItalianCentre to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the acceptance of the policy of ...
Speech byHon. J. FOURASMEMBER FOR ASHGROVEHansard 21 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee AReport No. 1Hon. J. FOURAS (Ashgrove—ALP) (12.24 p.m.): I am pleased to join the debate on ...
Speech byHon. J. FOURASMEMBER FOR ASHGROVEHansard 21 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee BReportHon. J. FOURAS (Ashgrove—ALP) (3.52 p.m.): I am pleased to take part in the debate on ...
Speech byHon. J. FOURASMEMBER FOR ASHGROVEHansard 27 August 1998WORKPLACE RELATIONS AMENDMENT BILL Hon. J. FOURAS (Ashgrove—ALP) (3.01 p.m.): I am pleased to speak in support of theWorkplace Relations Amendment Bill because this legislation is concerned with ...
Speech byHon. J. FOURASMEMBER FOR ASHGROVEHansard 16 September 1998MR SPEAKER'S RULINGMotion of DissentHon. J. FOURAS (Ashgrove—ALP) (9.14 p.m.): I am pleased to join in this debate. In movingthis dissent motion, the Leader of the Opposition argued that he ...
Speech byHon. J. FOURASMEMBER FOR ASHGROVEHansard 15 September 1998GOODS AND SERVICES TAXHon. J. FOURAS (Ashgrove—ALP) (10.25 a.m.): It is obvious that Mr Howard's call for anelection on 3 October is an example of the most cynical timing, because he wants the ...
Speech byMr JIM PEARCEMEMBER FOR FITZROYHansard 6 August 1998RURAL ROADSMr PEARCE (Fitzroy—ALP) (7.27 p.m.): The Federal Government must, as a matter of urgency,consider ways of assisting rural local authorities to maintain and upgrade strategically important ...
Speech byLINDA LAVARCHSTATE MEMBER FOR KURWONGBAHHansard 18 November 1998PINE RIVERS BOYS BRIGADE COMPANYMrs LAVARCH (Kurwongbah—ALP) (10.28 a.m.): Last Sunday I had the honour of presentingthree outstanding young men with their Boys Brigade Queen's Award ...
Speech byLINDA LAVARCHSTATE MEMBER FOR KURWONGBAHHansard 18 November 1998PINE RIVERS INDUSTRY/SCHOOL LINKS SCHEMEMrs LAVARCH (Kurwongbah—ALP) (11.43 p.m.): This morning the Minister for Employment,Training and Industrial Relations, the Honourable Paul Braddy, ...
Speech byLINDA LAVARCHSTATE MEMBER FOR KURWONGBAHHansard 19 November 1998DAIRY INDUSTRY AMENDMENT BILLMrs LAVARCH (Kurwongbah—ALP) (12.41 p.m.): I rise to speak to the Dairy IndustryAmendment Bill as it affects my electorate both directly and indirectly. A ...
Speech byLINDA LAVARCHSTATE MEMBER FOR KURWONGBAHHansard 22 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee GReportMrs LAVARCH (Kurwongbah—ALP) (4.19 p.m.): We will have to get a volume control for ...
Speech byLINDY NELSON-CARRMEMBER FOR MUNDINGBURRAHansard 5 August 1998ADDRESS IN REPLYMs NELSON-CARR (Mundingburra—ALP) (12.30 p.m.): Mr Deputy Speaker, may I begin byextending my warmest congratulations to both you and the Speaker on your election to the ...
Speech byLINDA LAVARCHSTATE MEMBER FOR KURWONGBAHHansard 16 September 1998DADS CARING FOR KIDSMrs LAVARCH (Kurwongbah—ALP) (10.12 a.m.): From 31 August to 4 September, Australiacelebrated Adult Learners' Week. This is a national celebration and promotion of ...
Speech byLINDA LAVARCHSTATE MEMBER FOR KURWONGBAHHansard 16 September 1998CENSURE OF MINISTER FOR HEALTHMrs LAVARCH (Kurwongbah—ALP) (6.29 p.m.): I oppose the motion that was moved by thehonourable member for Maroochydore and I support the amendment that was ...
Speech byLINDA LAVARCHSTATE MEMBER FOR KURWONGBAHHansard 17 September 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILLAPPROPRIATION BILLMrs LAVARCH (Kurwongbah—ALP) (10.10 p.m.): This is the first time that I have had theprivilege to respond to a State Budget on behalf of ...
Speech byLINDA LAVARCHSTATE MEMBER FOR KURWONGBAHHansard 21 October 1998DAIRY INDUSTRY, DAYBOROMrs LAVARCH (Kurwongbah—ALP) (10.29 a.m.): I know that many regard my electorate asbeing an urban electorate—part of the outer northern Brisbane sprawl. However, I ...
Speech byLINDA LAVARCHSTATE MEMBER FOR KURWONGBAHHansard 21 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee AReport No. 1Mrs LAVARCH (Kurwongbah—ALP) (11.53 a.m.): This is the first time I have been ...
Speech byLINDA LAVARCHSTATE MEMBER FOR KURWONGBAHHansard 10 November 1998NATIVE TITLE (QUEENSLAND) STATE PROVISIONS AMENDMENT BILL (No. 2)Mrs LAVARCH (Kurwongbah—ALP) (4.28 p.m.): I have listened to the contributions of theLeader of the Opposition and the ...
Speech byLINDA LAVARCHSTATE MEMBER FOR KURWONGBAHHansard 10 November 1998GOODS AND SERVICES TAXMrs LAVARCH (Kurwongbah—ALP) (11.51 p.m.): Last week the Australian Council of SocialService released its findings after surveying 520 front-line community ...
Speech byLINDA LAVARCHSTATE MEMBER FOR KURWONGBAHHansard 12 November 1998HEAD LICEMrs LAVARCH (Kurwongbah—ALP) (10.19 a.m.): A great many mothers in my electorate and,indeed, across Queensland are fed up. They are sick and tired and are being reduced to tears ...
Speech byLINDA LAVARCHSTATE MEMBER FOR KURWONGBAHHansard 12 November 1998JUVENILE JUSTICE LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMrs LAVARCH (Kurwongbah—ALP) (12.04 p.m.): The Juvenile Justice Legislation AmendmentBill confirms that the Beattie Government and the Minister ...
Speech byLINDA LAVARCHSTATE MEMBER FOR KURWONGBAHHansard 12 November 1998HEALTH AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMrs LAVARCH (Kurwongbah—ALP) (5.02 p.m.): One of the key elements of the Health andOther Legislation Amendment Bill is the establishment of the ...
Speech byLINDA LAVARCHSTATE MEMBER FOR KURWONGBAHHansard 12 November 1998QUEENSLAND HEALTHMrs LAVARCH (Kurwongbah—ALP) (6.20 p.m.): It is with pleasure that I second theamendment moved by the Minister for Health. I congratulate her on her competent, honest ...
Speech byLINDA LAVARCHSTATE MEMBER FOR KURWONGBAHHansard 5 August 1998WARREN STREET THEATREMrs LAVARCH (Kurwongbah—ALP) (10.26 a.m.): This morning I wish to draw to the attention ofthe House the achievements of Terry Maguire, Stephen Rowan and Linda Hassall ...
Speech byLINDA LAVARCHSTATE MEMBER FOR KURWONGBAHHansard 25 August 1998JOB NETWORKMrs LAVARCH (Kurwongbah—ALP) (11.55 a.m.): Mr Deputy Speaker, before I deal with mymatter of public importance I must say that this is the first time that I have had the ...
Speech byLINDA LAVARCHSTATE MEMBER FOR KURWONGBAHHansard 25 August 1998NATIVE TITLE (QUEENSLAND) STATE PROVISIONS BILLMrs LAVARCH (Kurwongbah—ALP) (3.28 p.m.): I rise to support the Native Title (Queensland)State Provisions Bill. In doing so, I feel that I am ...
Speech byLINDA LAVARCHSTATE MEMBER FOR KURWONGBAHHansard 26 August 1998TOURNAMENT OF THE MINDSMrs LAVARCH (Kurwongbah—ALP) (10.28 a.m.): Last weekend, some 651 schools acrossQueensland entered 1,463 teams in the 1998 Tournament of the Minds competition. I had ...
Speech byLINDY NELSON-CARRMEMBER FOR MUNDINGBURRAHansard 22 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee DReportMs NELSON-CARR (Mundingburra—ALP) (11.43 a.m.): I rise to support the report of ...
Speech byLINDY NELSON-CARRMEMBER FOR MUNDINGBURRAHansard 22 October 1998MR H. MAROROAMs NELSON-CARR (Mundingburra—ALP) (7.07 p.m.): I would like to recognise and commendthe efforts of many community groups in Townsville for their tireless endeavours to raise ...
Speech byLINDY NELSON-CARRMEMBER FOR MUNDINGBURRAHansard 10 November 1998NATIVE TITLE (QUEENSLAND) STATE PROVISIONS AMENDMENT BILL (No. 2)Ms NELSON-CARR (Mundingburra—ALP) (10.57 p.m.): The Premier in his second-readingspeech on this Bill and an earlier ...
Speech byLINDY NELSON-CARRMEMBER FOR MUNDINGBURRAHansard 12 November 1998JUVENILE JUSTICE LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMs NELSON-CARR (Mundingburra—ALP) (11.57 a.m.): I rise to speak in support of the Billbefore the House. The recent tragic case of the ...
Speech byLINDY NELSON-CARRMEMBER FOR MUNDINGBURRAHansard 18 November 1998INTEGRATION THROUGH RECREATIONMs NELSON-CARR (Mundingburra—ALP) (12 a.m.): Today I bring to the attention of the HouseTownsville's Integration Through Recreation. Into Rec, as it is ...
Speech byMrs E. CUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard 30 July 1998MOTION OF CONFIDENCEMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—IND) (5.12 p.m.): I rise to speak to this motion ofconfidence. Other members have taken the opportunity of this debate to refer to their ...
Speech byMrs E. CUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard 5 August 1998DIALYSIS TREATMENT, ROCKHAMPTONMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—IND) (7.12 p.m.): I rise to address the concerns of arelatively small group of people in my electorate who face significant ...
Speech byLINDY NELSON-CARRMEMBER FOR MUNDINGBURRAHansard 15 September 1998QUEENSLAND FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITYMs NELSON-CARR (Mundingburra—ALP) (10.17 a.m.): Recently, I was invited by Townsville'sQFRA's Station Officer Paul Lange to spend a morning getting a ...
Speech byLINDY NELSON-CARRMEMBER FOR MUNDINGBURRAHansard 18 September 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILLAPPROPRIATION BILLMs NELSON-CARR (Mundingburra—ALP) (11.45 a.m.): I rise to speak to the Appropriation Bills.This Budget is a responsible Budget. This ...
Speech byLINDY NELSON-CARRMEMBER FOR MUNDINGBURRAHansard 21 October 1998TOWNSVILLE ADULT VOLUNTARY TUTOR GROUPMs NELSON-CARR (Mundingburra—ALP) (10.10 a.m.): I would like to recognise the efforts of asmall group of Townsville volunteers. Volunteers form the ...
Speech byMrs E. CUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard 6 August 1998PRIVATE MEMBERS' BILLSMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—IND) (6.26 p.m.): Up until just prior to the commencementof this debate, I had dealt only with the motion as it stood on the Notice Paper. ...
Speech byMrs E. CUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard 25 August 1998NATIVE TITLE (QUEENSLAND) STATE PROVISIONS BILLMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—IND) (3.46 p.m.): This Bill is one of the most challengingbefore our community today. I think the time that the ...
Speech byMrs E. CUNNINGHAMMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard 26 August 1998SCHOOL-BASED MANAGEMENTMrs LIZ CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—IND) (6.15 p.m.): I move—"All words in (1) and (2) be deleted and the following be added—'(1) ensure, in any renegotiation of the ...
Speech byLINDY NELSON-CARRMEMBER FOR MUNDINGBURRAHansard 26 August 1998CITY OF TOWNSVILLEMs NELSON-CARR (Mundingburra—ALP) (7.02 p.m.): I bring to the attention of the Parliamentthe achievements of the City of Townsville——A Government member: That fine city ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 19 November 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTImax Theatre; Marrakesh ApartmentsHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.41 a.m.), by leave: This State is onthe move again. The private and ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 19 November 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTNational Memorial WalkHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.43 a.m.): The Royal AustralianRegiment has a proud record of service to this ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 19 November 1998LAND AND RESOURCES TRIBUNAL BILLHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (7.30 p.m.): I move—"That the Bill be now read a second time."I am particularly proud to ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 19 November 1998VALEDICTORYHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (8.55 p.m.): It is the custom of theQueensland Parliament to offer a Valedictory address at the adjournment of the ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 11 November 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTCommunity Cabinet Meetings; Far North QueenslandHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.40 a.m.), by leave: Nothing sums upmy Government's ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 11 November 1998BRITISH CONSULATE-GENERALHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (11.30 a.m.), by leave, without notice: Imove—"That the Queensland Parliament is greatly concerned by a ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 11 November 1998NATIVE TITLE (QUEENSLAND) STATE PROVISIONS AMENDMENT BILL (No. 2)Hon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (12.39 p.m.), in reply: I thank thehonourable members for their ...
Speech byDr PETER PRENZLERMEMBER FOR LOCKYERHansard 30 July 1998MOTION OF CONFIDENCE Dr PRENZLER (Lockyer—ONP) (9.36 p.m.): Mr Deputy Speaker, please pass on mycongratulations to the Speaker on his election to the most important position in the House. I am ...
Speech byDr PETER PRENZLERMEMBER FOR LOCKYERHansard 25 August 1998NATIVE TITLE (QUEENSLAND) STATE PROVISIONS BILLDr PRENZLER (Lockyer—ONP) (4.17 p.m.): From day one the policy of Pauline Hanson's OneNation has been to provide certainty in regard to land ...
Speech byDr PETER PRENZLERMEMBER FOR LOCKYERHansard 17 September 1998NATURAL DISASTER, HELIDONDr PRENZLER (Lockyer—ONP) (10.19 a.m.): I rise to speak on a matter of great concern to anumber of residents in my electorate. The residents I refer to reside in ...
Speech byDr PETER PRENZLERMEMBER FOR LOCKYERHansard 10 November 1998NATIVE TITLE (QUEENSLAND) STATE PROVISIONS AMENDMENT BILL (No. 2)Dr PRENZLER (Lockyer—ONP) (11.18 p.m.): As I have mentioned once before in this House,One Nation's policy from day one has ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 11 November 1998CITIZENS' INITIATED REFERENDUM (CONSTITUTION AMENDMENT) BILLHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (10.07 p.m.): In relation to the Citizens'Initiated Referendum ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 12 November 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTGST Tax PoolHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.36 a.m.), by leave: The run-up totomorrow's Special Premiers Conference has featured more ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 12 November 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTPass the Hat Around Concert TourHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.41 a.m.), by leave: I draw theattention of honourable members to a ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 12 November 1998PRIVILEGEFreedom of InformationHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (11.21 a.m.): I rise on a matter ofprivilege suddenly arising. I want to be absolutely certain ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 17 November 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENT Goods and Services TaxHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.35 a.m.), by leave: At last week'sSpecial Premiers Conference in Canberra, Prime ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 17 November 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTExpo 2002Hon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.43 a.m.), by leave: I rise today toinform the House that the Bureau of International ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 18 November 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTSchoolies WeekHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.31 a.m.), by leave: At the end of thisweek, more than 23,000 young Queenslanders will take ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 18 November 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTMulticultural Service AwardsHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.35 a.m.), by leave: This week, I wasprivileged, along with my Parliamentary ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 10 November 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTQueensland Economy; Expo 2002 Hon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.42 a.m.), by leave: Two recentsurveys, by the Australian Industry Group ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 10 November 1998PRIVATISATION OF TAB Hon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (6.14 p.m.): I move the followingamendment—"That all words from and including the words 'this House calls ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 11 November 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTSpecial Premiers Conference; Goods and Services TaxHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.36 a.m.), by leave: This week'sSpecial Premiers ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 21 October 1998UNEMPLOYMENTHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (6.23 p.m.): In this short debate inwhich I have only five minutes, I will not have the time to set out the ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 22 October 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTOverseas VisitHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.34 a.m.), by leave: Last week, Iundertook a four-day visit to three key areas of the ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 22 October 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTNational Greenhouse StrategyHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.37 a.m.), by leave: TheCommonwealth has committed Australia to playing a part ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 10 November 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTGoods and Services TaxHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.37 a.m.), by leave: This week'sSpecial Premiers Conference at which the ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 11 November 1998NATIONAL COMPETITION POLICYHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (6.27 p.m.): I second the amendmentmoved by the Treasurer. I do so because it is about time National ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 17 September 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILLAPPROPRIATION BILLDr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (Leader of the Liberal Party) (12.03 p.m.): It gives me pleasure torise and speak to the Appropriation Bills. Mr Deputy ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 21 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee AReport No. 2Dr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (Leader of the Liberal Party) (12.45 p.m.): I begin by ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 21 October 1998UNEMPLOYMENTDr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (Leader of the Liberal Party) (6.03 p.m.): I move—"That this House notes the deteriorating job situation in Queensland and the failure ofthis Government to ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 10 November 1998NATIVE TITLE (QUEENSLAND) STATE PROVISIONS AMENDMENT BILL (No. 2)Dr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (Leader of the Liberal Party) (4.09 p.m.): I rise to speak to the NativeTitle (Queensland) State ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 30 July 1998MOTION OF CONFIDENCE IN GOVERNMENTDr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (Leader of the Liberal Party) (11.28 a.m.): I rise to speak against themotion and to support the amendment to the motion moved by the Leader ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 4 August 1998WORKERS COMPENSATIONDr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (Leader of the Liberal Party) (6.05 p.m.): I rise to second the motionmoved by the member for Clayfield and also to support the member in this debate. ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 25 August 1998COALITION BUDGET, GST BLACK HOLESDr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (Leader of the Liberal Party) (11.30 a.m.): I fear that Budget day willbe a black day for Queenslanders. I say this because it is patently ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 27 August 1998FORDE INQUIRY; MR H. HEILPERNDr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (Leader of the Liberal Party) (6.10 p.m.): I second the motion movedby the honourable member for Indooroopilly. Let us be very clear about two ...
Speech byHon. D. HAMILLMEMBER FOR IPSWICHHansard 11 November 1998NATIONAL COMPETITION POLICY Hon. D. J. HAMILL (Ipswich—ALP) (Treasurer) (6.22 p.m.): I move—"Delete all words after 'moved—That' and insert the following—'This House supports the Beattie ...
Speech byHon. D. HAMILLMEMBER FOR IPSWICHHansard 17 November 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTGoods and Services Tax Hon. D. J. HAMILL (Ipswich—ALP) (Treasurer) (9.50 a.m.), by leave: As the Premier has madeabundantly clear, the Commonwealth has conspired with other ...
Speech byHon. D. HAMILLMEMBER FOR IPSWICHHansard 18 November 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTGoods and Services TaxHon. D. J. HAMILL (Ipswich—ALP) (Treasurer) (9.39 a.m.), by leave: In the debate over theintroduction of a GST and the share of that revenue which is ...
Speech byHon. D. HAMILLMEMBER FOR IPSWICHHansard 19 November 1998REVENUE AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLHon. D. J. HAMILL (Ipswich—ALP) (Treasurer) (7.50 p.m.): I move—"That the Bill be now read a second time."The Revenue and Other Legislation Amendment ...
Speech byHon. D. HAMILLMEMBER FOR IPSWICHHansard 19 November 1998GAMING MACHINE AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLHon. D. J. HAMILL (Ipswich—ALP) (Treasurer) (8.04 p.m.): I move—"That the Bill be now read a second time."This Bill will amend the Gaming ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 28 July 1998ELECTION OF SPEAKERDr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (Leader of the Liberal Party) (10.56 a.m.): As the Leader of theOpposition has indicated, we have not proposed a nomination from the Opposition for the ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 30 July 1998MOTION OF CONDOLENCETsunami Disaster, Papua New GuineaDr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (Leader of the Liberal Party) (10.22 a.m.): The parliamentary LiberalParty joins with the Premier and the Leader of the ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 27 August 1998WORKPLACE RELATIONS AMENDMENT BILLDr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (Leader of the Liberal Party) (9.30 p.m.): I rise briefly to support theshadow Minister and member for Clayfield in opposition to the ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 16 September 1998MR SPEAKER'S RULINGMotion of DissentDr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (Leader of the Liberal Party) (8.59 p.m.): I rise to support the motionmoved by the Leader of the Opposition and supported by the ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 17 September 1998MEMBER FOR SPRINGWOOD; GOODS AND SERVICES TAXDr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (Leader of the Liberal Party) (10.07 a.m.): Yesterday in this place Ilistened to a concerted attack on the GST, so today I ...
Speech byHon. D. HAMILLMEMBER FOR IPSWICHHansard 21 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee AReport No. 2Hon. D. J. HAMILL (Ipswich—ALP) (Treasurer) (2.41 p.m.): One of the key features of ...
Speech byHon. D. HAMILLMEMBER FOR IPSWICHHansard 21 October 1998UNEMPLOYMENTHon. D. J. HAMILL (Ipswich—ALP) (Treasurer) (6.33 p.m.): The Leader of the Oppositionbelieves that if he can say the same untruth time and time again people might just believe him. ...
Speech byHon. D. HAMILLMEMBER FOR IPSWICHHansard 22 October 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTTreasurer's Annual StatementHon. D. J. HAMILL (Ipswich—ALP) (Treasurer) (9.40 a.m.), by leave: As the House will beaware, the Treasurer's Annual Statement is my report to ...
Speech byHon. D. HAMILLMEMBER FOR IPSWICHHansard 10 November 1998PRIVATISATION OF TAB Hon. D. J. HAMILL (Ipswich—ALP) (Treasurer) (6.19 p.m.): I rise to second the amendmentmoved by the Premier and, in doing so, I want to further outline some of the financial ...
Speech byHon. D. HAMILLMEMBER FOR IPSWICHHansard 18 September 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILLAPPROPRIATION BILLHon. D. J. HAMILL (Ipswich—ALP) (Treasurer) (3.43 p.m.), in reply: I thank all honourablemembers who participated in the debate for their ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 10 November 1998PRIVATISATION OF TABDr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (Leader of the Liberal Party) (6.35 p.m.): It gives me pleasure toenter this debate. I think we should understand one thing quite clearly. The ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 11 November 1998ARMISTICE DAYDr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (Leader of the Liberal Party) (10.22 a.m.): In common with themember for Cleveland, it is my privilege to say a few words about the day that we must never ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 11 November 1998NATIONAL COMPETITION POLICYDr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (Leader of the Liberal Party) (6.37 p.m.): I rise to second theamendment moved by the Leader of the Opposition to the amendment moved by the ...
Speech byHon. D. HAMILLMEMBER FOR IPSWICHHansard 20 October 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTJapanese EconomyHon. D. J. HAMILL (Ipswich—ALP) (Treasurer) (9.46 a.m.), by leave: Last week, accompaniedby senior executives of the Queensland Treasury Corporation, I met ...
Speech byGORDON NUTTALLMEMBER FOR SANDGATEHansard 6 August 1998ADDRESS IN REPLYMr NUTTALL (Sandgate—ALP) (4.37 p.m.): Firstly, I congratulate you, Mr Speaker, on yourelection to the Speakership. I offer also my congratulations to the Deputy Speaker on his ...
Speech byGORDON NUTTALLMEMBER FOR SANDGATEHansard 6 August 1998SCHOOLS, SANDGATE ELECTORATEMr NUTTALL (Sandgate—ALP) (7.13 p.m.): I am so glad that our preferences got thehonourable member for Gympie back into this Parliament.I wish to speak this evening ...
Speech byGORDON NUTTALLMEMBER FOR SANDGATEHansard 25 August 1998NATIVE TITLE (QUEENSLAND) STATE PROVISIONS BILLMr NUTTALL (Sandgate—ALP) (3.20 p.m.): Today we are debating the Native Title(Queensland) State Provisions Bill and it is not an issue of Left ...
Speech byGORDON NUTTALLMEMBER FOR SANDGATEHansard 27 August 1998WORKPLACE RELATIONS AMENDMENT BILLMr NUTTALL (Sandgate—ALP) (2.43 p.m.): One of the fundamental differences between theconservatives and the Labor Party has always centred on our approaches to ...
Speech byGORDON NUTTALLMEMBER FOR SANDGATEHansard 15 September 1998MULTICULTURALISMMr NUTTALL (Sandgate—ALP) (11.40 a.m.): Multicultural Affairs Queensland is a majorexample of a genuine commitment by the Queensland Labor Government to tackle those ...
Speech byGORDON NUTTALLMEMBER FOR SANDGATEHansard 20 October 1998MULTICULTURALISMMr NUTTALL (Sandgate—ALP) (11.42 a.m.): Today I would like to present to the Parliament adefinitive statement about the progress to date of the Multicultural Queensland Policy. ...
Speech byMr G. HEALYMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA NORTHHansard 22 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee GReportMr HEALY (Toowoomba North—NPA) (4.24 p.m.): I place on record my appreciation for the ...
Speech byMr G. HEALYMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA NORTHHansard 22 October 1998PRIVATISATION OF TABMr HEALY (Toowoomba North—NPA) (6.01 p.m.): I move—"That this House supports the privatisation of the Queensland TAB." If ever there was a motion that deserved the full ...
Speech byMr G. HEALYMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA NORTHHansard 10 November 1998PRIVATISATION OF TABMr HEALY (Toowoomba North—NPA) (6 p.m.): I move— "That, given the Resolution passed by this Parliament on 22 October which said, in part,'... given the importance of the ...
Speech byGRANT MUSGROVEMEMBER FOR SPRINGWOODHansard 5 August 1998ADDRESS IN REPLYMr MUSGROVE (Springwood—ALP) (2.40 p.m.): It is a great honour and a privilege to take myseat in this place as the representative of my local community. I congratulate you, Mr ...
Speech byGORDON NUTTALLMEMBER FOR SANDGATEHansard 18 November 1998TRANSPORT LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL (No. 2)Mr NUTTALL (Sandgate—ALP) (3.26 p.m.): I want to comment on two issues: in particular theroad toll and, secondly, the use of speed cameras and where ...
Speech byGORDON NUTTALLMEMBER FOR SANDGATEHansard 18 November 1998UNIVERSITY OF THE SUNSHINE COAST BILLMr NUTTALL (Sandgate—ALP) (11.16 p.m.): It is imperative that from a Governmentperspective—and not just from an Opposition perspective—the residents of the ...
Speech byMr G. HEALYMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA NORTHHansard 30 July 1998MOTION OF CONFIDENCEMr HEALY (Toowoomba North—NPA) (9.49 p.m.): In rising to oppose the confidence motionbefore the Parliament today, I firstly wish to thank the people of the electorate of ...
Speech byMr G. HEALYMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA NORTHHansard 5 August 1998ADDRESS IN REPLYMr HEALY (Toowoomba North—NPA) (5.23 p.m.): Firstly, it gives me great pleasure to rise inthis Address in Reply debate to personally extend my courtesies to His Excellency the ...
Speech byMr G. HEALYMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA NORTHHansard 6 August 1998QUEENSLAND RAILMr HEALY (Toowoomba North—NPA) (10.25 a.m.): I will give credit in this place where credit isdue. I want to thank the Minister for Transport for his promptness yesterday in ...
Speech byMr G. HEALYMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA NORTHHansard 6 August 1998ABC RADIO RACING SERVICEMr HEALY (Toowoomba North—NPA) (7.03 p.m.): I believe this matter has not been discussedbefore and I think it is probably pertinent to raise it at this stage. I refer ...
Speech byMr G. HEALYMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA NORTHHansard 25 August 1998TOOWOOMBA GREYHOUND RACING CLUBMr HEALY (Toowoomba North—NPA) (7.25 p.m.): This morning during question time, theMinister for Tourism, Sport and Racing made certain statements in relation to ...
Speech byGRANT MUSGROVEMEMBER FOR SPRINGWOODHansard 6 August 1998MR N. RUNDAMEN; SPRINGWOOD STATE HIGH SCHOOLMr MUSGROVE (Springwood—ALP) (10.23 a.m.): I rise to inform this place of the work of anoutstanding individual and educator in my electorate, Mr Noel ...
Speech byGRANT MUSGROVEMEMBER FOR SPRINGWOODHansard 15 September 1998CRIME PREVENTION STRATEGYMr MUSGROVE (Springwood—ALP) (10.21 a.m.): The Government is determined to get toughon the causes of crime. Alcohol and drug abuse, child abuse, unemployment and ...
Speech byGRANT MUSGROVEMEMBER FOR SPRINGWOODHansard 16 September 1998ONE NATION PARTYMr MUSGROVE (Springwood—ALP) (9.42 p.m.): This morning the member for Tablelandsresponded quite vigorously to an answer given by the Deputy Premier to a question about racism ...
Speech byGRANT MUSGROVEMEMBER FOR SPRINGWOODHansard 17 September 1998ONE NATION PARTYMr MUSGROVE (Springwood—ALP) (10.16 a.m.): The member for Tablelands and the memberfor Caboolture get very upset when anyone dares to suggest that the members of their party, ...
Speech byGRANT MUSGROVEMEMBER FOR SPRINGWOODHansard 17 September 1998MINISTER FOR EMERGENCY SERVICESMr MUSGROVE (Springwood—ALP) (6.20 p.m.): I am pleased to hear that, in common with theformer Minister, the Minister also received a plaque. I am sure that she ...
Speech byGRANT MUSGROVEMEMBER FOR SPRINGWOODHansard 18 September 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILLAPPROPRIATION BILLMr MUSGROVE (Springwood—ALP) (2.30 p.m.): Much has been said about this Budget in thisdebate. Members opposite have claimed that this Budget ...
Speech byGRANT MUSGROVEMEMBER FOR SPRINGWOODHansard 20 October 1998AVERAGE AGE OF MEMBERS OF PARLIAMENTMr MUSGROVE (Springwood—ALP) (12.18 p.m.): I welcome the announcement today of thenew Federal shadow Cabinet. I think members will agree that it is a ...
Speech byMr G. HEALYMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA NORTHHansard 27 August 1998WORKPLACE RELATIONS AMENDMENT BILLMr HEALY (Toowoomba North—NPA) (3.51 p.m.): Strange as it may seem, I always enjoy thecontribution of the member for Bulimba when he speaks on industrial ...
Speech byMr G. HEALYMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA NORTHHansard 16 September 1998POLICE BLUE HEARTS AWARDS; BONANZA TIPPING COMPETITIONMr HEALY (Toowoomba North—NPA) (9.27 p.m.): Over the last two years, a very worthwhileand successful promotion has occurred as part of ...
Speech byMr G. HEALYMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA NORTHHansard 17 September 1998MINISTER FOR EMERGENCY SERVICESMr HEALY (Toowoomba North—NPA) (6.52 p.m.): It did not take long for this Minister to get herfeet under the ministerial desk and start creating havoc in her ...
Speech byMr G. HEALYMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA NORTHHansard 21 October 1998PERSONAL EXPLANATIONToowoomba Clydesdales Rugby League TeamMr HEALY (Toowoomba North—NPA) (9.52 a.m.), by leave: Yesterday in this House theMinister for Tourism, Sport and Racing made some ...
Speech byGORDON NUTTALLMEMBER FOR SANDGATEHansard 20 October 1998WATER STORAGE, IRVINEBANK; ELECTRICITY INDUSTRYMr NUTTALL (Sandgate—ALP) (6.48 p.m.): In cooperation with Queensland'sgenerators—Tarong, Stanwell, CS Energy—as well as Energex and Ergon, this ...
Speech byGORDON NUTTALLMEMBER FOR SANDGATEHansard 21 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee AReport No. 1Mr NUTTALL (Sandgate—ALP) (12.03 p.m.): I would like to raise a couple of issues in ...
Speech byGORDON NUTTALLMEMBER FOR SANDGATEHansard 22 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee FReport No. 1Mr NUTTALL (Sandgate—ALP) (3.48 p.m.): Angry young man, isn't he? Although all ...
Speech byGORDON NUTTALLMEMBER FOR SANDGATEHansard 11 November 1998NATIVE TITLE (QUEENSLAND) STATE PROVISIONS AMENDMENT BILL (No. 2)Mr NUTTALL (Sandgate—ALP) (3.58 p.m.): The hysteria shown by the Leader of theOpposition indicates clearly that bullying, ...
Speech byGEOFF WILSONMEMBER FOR FERNY GROVEHansard 17 November 1998TRAINING FOR MATURE-AGE WORKERSMr WILSON (Ferny Grove—ALP) (6.40 p.m.): I rise to support this amendment. Queensland'smost important goals are reducing unemployment and improving the skills ...
Speech byGEOFF WILSONMEMBER FOR FERNY GROVEHansard 19 November 1998NESTLE WRITE AROUND AUSTRALIA CREATIVE WRITING AWARDSMr WILSON (Ferny Grove—ALP) (8.29 p.m.): On Wednesday, 4 November, at the State Libraryof Queensland, the Honourable Matt Foley, ...
Speech byGORDON NUTTALLMEMBER FOR SANDGATEHansard 4 August 1998CRIMINAL JUSTICE COMMISSION Mr NUTTALL (Sandgate—ALP) (11.39 a.m.): No member in this Parliament has been astronger advocate of the CJC than I have been. As a former deputy chairperson of the ...
Speech byGORDON NUTTALLMEMBER FOR SANDGATEHansard 5 August 1998EVENTIDE NURSING HOMEMr NUTTALL (Sandgate—ALP) (7.07 p.m.): I do not know how I am going to follow that. Let mesay that it is nice to be in the 1990s and on this side of the Parliament. I always ...
Speech byGORDON NUTTALLMEMBER FOR SANDGATEHansard 17 November 1998MULTICULTURAL QUEENSLAND POLICYMr NUTTALL (Sandgate—ALP) (11.40 a.m.): I rise to inform the House that the MulticulturalQueensland Policy is now reaching out across all of Queensland. Since ...
Speech byMr K. LINGARDMEMBER FOR BEAUDESERTHansard 18 September 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILLAPPROPRIATION BILLMr LINGARD (Beaudesert—NPA) (3.25 p.m.): I wish to direct my comments to the Treasurerwhom I note is present in the Chamber. I refer to a ...
Speech byHon. K. LINGARDMEMBER FOR BEAUDESERTHansard 22 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee DReportHon. K. R. LINGARD (Beaudesert—NPA) (12.19 p.m.): On 18 September I raised my ...
Speech byHon. K. LINGARDMEMBER FOR BEAUDESERTHansard 22 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee FReportHon. K. R. LINGARD (Beaudesert—NPA) (3.32 p.m.): Today is the celebration of my 15 ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR WARWICKHansard 30 July 1998MOTION OF CONFIDENCEMr SPRINGBORG (Warwick—NPA) (4.51 p.m.): Mr Speaker, let me congratulate you on yourelevation to the Speakership of this Parliament. I have confidence in your ability. Our ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR WARWICKHansard 4 August 1998ADDRESS IN REPLYMr SPRINGBORG (Warwick—NPA) (2.47 p.m.): I would like to thank the Governor ofQueensland very much for his address and for the opportunity to be able to make a few comments ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR WARWICKHansard 25 August 1998MEMBERS FOR KEDRON, BUNDAMBA, IPSWICH, CHATSWORTH AND MURRUMBA Mr SPRINGBORG (Warwick—NPA) (6.21 p.m.): I move the following amendment—"Omit all words after 'That' and insert—'Given the ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR WARWICKHansard 27 August 1998CORRECTIVE SERVICES AND PENALTIES AND SENTENCES AMENDMENT BILLMr SPRINGBORG (Warwick—NPA) (11.48 a.m.): I move—"That the Bill be now read a second time."In the lead-up to the 13 June State ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR WARWICKHansard 27 August 1998WHARPS PASTORAL HOLDINGMr SPRINGBORG (Warwick—NPA) (2.25 a.m.): This morning in this Parliament one of theParliament's great conspiracy theorists, the member for Everton, made some absolutely ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR WARWICKHansard 16 September 1998PUBLIC SERVICE AMENDMENT BILLMr SPRINGBORG (Warwick—NPA) (4.17 p.m.): I have much pleasure in supporting this Billbecause, if it is enacted, it will prevent a great injustice that the Beattie ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR WARWICKHansard 18 September 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILLAPPROPRIATION BILLMr SPRINGBORG (Warwick—NPA) (11.05 a.m.): The Justice budget largely reflects the Budgetthat was brought down in May by the coalition ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR WARWICKHansard 21 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee AReport No. 1Mr SPRINGBORG (Warwick—NPA) (11.58 a.m.): It is with a great deal of pleasure that ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR WARWICKHansard 21 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee BReportMr SPRINGBORG (Warwick—NPA) (3.47 p.m.): I thank the other members of the committeeand, in ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR WARWICKHansard 11 November 1998CITIZENS' INITIATED REFERENDUM (CONSTITUTION AMENDMENT) BILLMr SPRINGBORG (Warwick—NPA) (10.21 p.m.): The Opposition, in common with theGovernment, is unable to support the legislation brought ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR WARWICKHansard 17 November 1998COMMISSIONS OF INQUIRY (FORDE INQUIRY—EVIDENCE) REGULATION 1998Disallowance of Statutory InstrumentMr SPRINGBORG (Warwick—NPA) (12.46 p.m.): I second the disallowance motion moved bythe ...