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Speech byHon. Campbell NewmanMEMBER FOR ASHGROVEHansard Wednesday, 28 November 2012MINISTERIAL STATEMENTQantas Group; Newman Government, AchievementsHon. CKT NEWMAN (Ashgrove—LNP) (Premier) (2.19 pm): I want to acknowledge visitors fromBuderim, which is ably ...
Speech byHon. Campbell NewmanMEMBER FOR ASHGROVEHansard Thursday, 29 November 2012MINISTERIAL STATEMENTNewman Government, AccountabilityHon. CKT NEWMAN (Ashgrove—LNP) (Premier) (9.42 am): My government is determined to beopen and accountable. We have shown ...
Speech byHon. Campbell NewmanMEMBER FOR ASHGROVEHansard Thursday, 29 November 2012MINISTERIAL STATEMENTOverseas Trade MissionHon. CKT NEWMAN (Ashgrove—LNP) (Premier) (9.45 am): Tonight I will fly out leading a largegroup of Queensland companies on an overseas ...
Speech byHon. Campbell NewmanMEMBER FOR ASHGROVEHansard Thursday, 29 November 2012MINISTERIAL STATEMENTValedictoryHon. CKT NEWMAN (Ashgrove—LNP) (Premier) (11.05 am), by leave: I rise to address the Houseas we conclude the parliamentary year for 2012 today. ...
Speech byCarl JudgeMEMBER FOR YEERONGPILLYHansard Thursday, 31 May 2012MAIDEN SPEECHMr JUDGE (Yeerongpilly—LNP) (7.31 pm): I am honoured to reply to the Governor’s address. May Ibegin, as others have, by congratulating Madam Speaker on her re-election as the ...
Speech byDale ShuttleworthMEMBER FOR FERNY GROVEHansard Thursday, 7 June 2012FERNY GROVE RAILWAY STATION, PARK-AND-RIDEMr SHUTTLEWORTH (Ferny Grove—LNP) (2.36 pm): I rise in the House today to speak about theFerny Grove park-and-ride upgrade at the Ferny ...
Speech byDale ShuttleworthMEMBER FOR FERNY GROVEHansard Tuesday, 19 June 2012TREASURY (COST OF LIVING) AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr SHUTTLEWORTH (Ferny Grove—LNP) (3.19 pm): I rise to speak to the Treasury (Cost ofLiving) and Other Legislation ...
Speech byDale ShuttleworthMEMBER FOR FERNY GROVEHansard Wednesday, 20 June 2012HEALTH AND HOSPITALS NETWORK AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL AND HEALTH LEGISLATION (HEALTH PRACTITIONER REGULATION NATIONAL LAW) AMENDMENT BILLMr SHUTTLEWORTH (Ferny ...
Speech byDale ShuttleworthMEMBER FOR FERNY GROVEHansard Thursday, 21 June 2012FERNY GROVE ELECTORATE, LIONS CLUBSMr SHUTTLEWORTH (Ferny Grove—LNP) (12.34 am): I rise in the House this evening to paytribute to the Lions clubs throughout the electorate of Ferny ...
Speech byDale ShuttleworthMEMBER FOR FERNY GROVEHansard Wednesday, 11 July 2012SAMFORD SHOWMr SHUTTLEWORTH (Ferny Grove—LNP) (9.48 pm): I rise in the House this evening to pay tributeto the Samford and District Show Society and the event of the Samford show, ...
Speech byDale ShuttleworthMEMBER FOR FERNY GROVEHansard Thursday, 12 July 2012QUEENSLAND AMBULANCE SERVICE; SAMFORD FIRST RESPONDERSMr SHUTTLEWORTH (Ferny Grove—LNP) (3.42 pm): I rise in the House today to pay tribute to theQueensland Ambulance Service first ...
Speech byCarryn SullivanMEMBER FOR PUMICESTONEHansard Wednesday, 15 February 2012WASTE REDUCTION AND RECYCLING REGULATION: DISALLOWANCE OF STATUTORY INSTRUMENTMrs SULLIVAN (Pumicestone—ALP) (7.50 pm): The state government has a 10-year plan to halvethe amount ...
Speech byCarryn SullivanMEMBER FOR PUMICESTONEHansard Thursday, 16 February 2012PUMICESTONE ELECTORATE, EDUCATIONMrs SULLIVAN (Pumicestone—ALP) (3.33 pm): It disturbs me when the LNP continually makeblatantly misleading statements. Last week one candidate ...
Speech byDr Chris DavisMEMBER FOR STAFFORDHansard Wednesday, 30 May 2012MAIDEN SPEECHDr DAVIS (Stafford—LNP) (9.12 pm): I rise to pledge my allegiance to the Queen and to thank theGovernor for the direction she has given this government. I also congratulate ...
Speech byDr Chris DavisMEMBER FOR STAFFORDHansard Thursday, 31 May 2012PRINCE CHARLES HOSPITALDr DAVIS (Stafford—LNP) (3.57 pm): Much is made of issues in our healthcare system and I think itis very important to provide a perspective on the excellent work ...
Speech byDale ShuttleworthMEMBER FOR FERNY GROVEHansard Thursday, 12 July 2012ELECTRICITY (EARLY TERMINATION) AMENDMENT BILLMr SHUTTLEWORTH (Ferny Grove—LNP) (4.16 pm): I rise to speak briefly to the House about theimportance of the passage of the Electricity ...
Speech byDale ShuttleworthMEMBER FOR FERNY GROVEHansard Tuesday, 31 July 2012PENALTIES AND SENTENCES AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr SHUTTLEWORTH (Ferny Grove—LNP) (4.48 pm): I rise today to speak in support of theobjectives of the Penalties and ...
Speech byDale ShuttleworthMEMBER FOR FERNY GROVEHansard Thursday, 2 August 2012MEN OF THE TREESMr SHUTTLEWORTH (Ferny Grove—LNP) (5.36 pm): I rise in the House this afternoon to paytribute to a fantastic group of volunteers associated with an organisation ...
Speech byDale ShuttleworthMEMBER FOR FERNY GROVEHansard Wednesday, 22 August 2012MINES LEGISLATION (STREAMLINING) AMENDMENT BILLMr SHUTTLEWORTH (Ferny Grove—LNP) (6.10 pm): I rise in support of the Mines Legislation(Streamlining) Amendment Bill 2012. This is ...
Speech byDale ShuttleworthMEMBER FOR FERNY GROVEHansard Thursday, 23 August 2012OPTI-MINDS CREATIVE SUSTAINABILITY CHALLENGEMr SHUTTLEWORTH (Ferny Grove—LNP) (3.26 pm): This afternoon I rise to talk about the Opti-MINDS Creative Sustainability Challenge, an ...
Speech byDale ShuttleworthMEMBER FOR FERNY GROVEHansard Wednesday, 12 September 2012QUEENSLAND ART GALLERY AMENDMENT BILLMr SHUTTLEWORTH (Ferny Grove—LNP) (9.22 pm): I rise in the House today to give my verybrief but very relevant support to the Queensland ...
Speech byDale ShuttleworthMEMBER FOR FERNY GROVEHansard Tuesday, 13 November 2012DIABETESMr SHUTTLEWORTH (Ferny Grove—LNP) (11.49 am): The Australian Bureau of Statistics reportsthat in 2007-08 around 600,000 children aged five to 17 years were overweight or ...
Speech byDale ShuttleworthMEMBER FOR FERNY GROVEHansard Wednesday, 14 November 2012EDUCATION LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr SHUTTLEWORTH (Ferny Grove—LNP) (4.59 pm): I rise this afternoon to give my support to theEducation Legislation Amendment Bill 2012. This ...
Speech byDale ShuttleworthMEMBER FOR FERNY GROVEHansard Wednesday, 14 November 2012DISABILITY SERVICES (YOUR LIFE YOUR CHOICE) AMENDMENT BILLMr SHUTTLEWORTH (Ferny Grove—LNP) (7.52 pm): I rise this evening to speak in support of theDisability Services (Your ...
Speech byDale ShuttleworthMEMBER FOR FERNY GROVEHansard Thursday, 15 November 2012FERNY GROVE ELECTORATEMr SHUTTLEWORTH (Ferny Grove—LNP) (6.17 pm): I rise this evening to give a brief overview ofthe exciting things that will be occurring throughout my ...
Speech byDale ShuttleworthMEMBER FOR FERNY GROVEHansard Wednesday, 28 November 2012RACING AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr SHUTTLEWORTH (Ferny Grove—LNP) (5.08 pm): I rise in the House this afternoon to discussthe merits of the Racing and Other ...
Speech byDale ShuttleworthMEMBER FOR FERNY GROVEHansard Thursday, 29 November 2012AUSTRALIAN INSTITUTE FOR BIOENGINEERING AND NANOTECHNOLOGYMr SHUTTLEWORTH (Ferny Grove—LNP) (2.38 pm): I rise in the House this afternoon to speak ofan event at which I ...
Speech byDarren GrimwadeMEMBER FOR MORAYFIELDHansard Thursday, 17 May 2012MAIDEN SPEECHMr GRIMWADE (Morayfield—LNP) (5.39 pm): I rise in this place today for the first time to deliver mymaiden speech in the 54th Parliament of Queensland. May I start by ...
Speech byDarren GrimwadeMEMBER FOR MORAYFIELDHansard Tuesday, 29 May 2012MORAYFIELD ELECTORATE, EDUCATION WEEKMr GRIMWADE (Morayfield—LNP) (9.42 pm): I rise today to update the House on my recentinvolvement at local schools throughout Education Week, which ...
Speech byDale ShuttleworthMEMBER FOR FERNY GROVEHansard Wednesday, 12 September 2012SAMFORD RURAL FIRE BRIGADE; Q3 DISTRICT LIONS CONVENTIONMr SHUTTLEWORTH (Ferny Grove—LNP) (11.15 pm): I rise this evening to pay tribute to theoutstanding work of the Samford ...
Speech byDale ShuttleworthMEMBER FOR FERNY GROVEHansard Thursday, 13 September 2012APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILL; FISCAL REPAIR AMENDMENT BILLMr SHUTTLEWORTH (Ferny Grove—LNP) (12.28 am): I rise in the early hours of a new day tospeak ...
Speech byDale ShuttleworthMEMBER FOR FERNY GROVEHansard Wednesday, 31 October 2012APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL AND APPROPRIATION BILL: HEALTH AND COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEEMr SHUTTLEWORTH (Ferny Grove—LNP) (10.21 pm): This evening I rise in support of ...
Speech byDale ShuttleworthMEMBER FOR FERNY GROVEHansard Thursday, 1 November 2012FAMILY RESPONSIBILITIES COMMISSION AMENDMENT BILLMr SHUTTLEWORTH (Ferny Grove—LNP) (4.12 pm): I rise to give my support to this simpleamendment which extends the Cape York ...
Speech byDarren GrimwadeMEMBER FOR MORAYFIELDHansard Thursday, 7 June 2012MORAYFIELD ELECTORATE, SCOUTSMr GRIMWADE (Morayfield—LNP) (3.39pm): Today I rise to talk about the contribution thatvolunteers involved within the Scouts movement are making in our ...
Speech byDarren GrimwadeMEMBER FOR MORAYFIELDHansard Wednesday, 20 June 2012HEALTH AND HOSPITALS NETWORK AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL AND HEALTH LEGISLATION (HEALTH PRACTITIONER REGULATION NATIONAL LAW) AMENDMENT BILLMr GRIMWADE (Morayfield—LNP) (8.05 ...
Speech byDarren GrimwadeMEMBER FOR MORAYFIELDHansard Wednesday, 20 June 2012POLICE RESOURCESMr GRIMWADE (Morayfield—LNP) (11.37pm): I rise tonight to update the House on somewonderful news for the Morayfield electorate. I have recently been advised that my ...
Speech byDarren GrimwadeMEMBER FOR MORAYFIELDHansard Thursday, 7 June 2012TREASURY (COST OF LIVING) AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr GRIMWADE (Morayfield—LNP) (12.28 pm): I rise today to contribute to debate on the Treasury(Cost of Living) and Other ...
Speech byDale ShuttleworthMEMBER FOR FERNY GROVEHansard Thursday, 1 November 2012TRANSPORT OPERATIONS (PASSENGER TRANSPORT) AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr SHUTTLEWORTH (Ferny Grove—LNP) (5.59pm): I rise to give support to the TransportOperations ...
Speech byJackie TradMEMBER FOR SOUTH BRISBANEHansard Tuesday, 10 July 2012NOTICES OF MOTIONDisallowance of Statutory InstrumentMs TRAD (South Brisbane—ALP) (9.59 am): I give notice that I will move—That the Waste Reduction and Recycling Amendment Regulation ...
Speech byJackie TradMEMBER FOR SOUTH BRISBANEHansard Tuesday, 10 July 2012SOUTH-EAST QUEENSLAND WATER (DISTRIBUTION AND RETAIL RESTRUCTURING) AMENDMENT BILLMs TRAD (South Brisbane—ALP) (2.50 pm): I rise to speak on the South-East Queensland Water(Distribution ...
Speech byJackie TradMEMBER FOR SOUTH BRISBANEHansard Tuesday, 10 July 2012MOTION: PUBLIC HOUSINGMs TRAD (South Brisbane—ALP) (6.04 pm): I rise to speak in support of the motion moved by themember for Bundamba regarding the Newman government’s attack on ...
Speech byJackie TradMEMBER FOR SOUTH BRISBANEHansard Tuesday, 10 July 2012WEST END STATE SCHOOL FIESTA; PUBLIC SERVICE, JOBSMs TRAD (South Brisbane—ALP) (9.53 pm): On Sunday, 3 June the South Brisbane communitycelebrated the annual West End State School ...
Speech byJackie TradMEMBER FOR SOUTH BRISBANEHansard Wednesday, 11 July 2012ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION (GREENTAPE REDUCTION) AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMs TRAD (South Brisbane—ALP) (3.55 pm): I rise to contribute to the debate on the ...
Speech byJackie TradMEMBER FOR SOUTH BRISBANEHansard Wednesday, 11 July 2012WASTE REDUCTION AND RECYCLING AMENDMENT REGULATION (NO. 1): DISALLOWANCEMs TRAD (South Brisbane—ALP) (7.30 pm): I move—That the Waste Reduction and Recycling Amendment Regulation (No. ...
Speech byJackie TradMEMBER FOR SOUTH BRISBANEHansard Thursday, 21 June 2012CIVIL PARTNERSHIPS AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMs TRAD (South Brisbane—ALP) (9.12 pm): I rise to speak in opposition to the Civil Partnershipsand Other Legislation Amendment ...
Speech byJackie TradMEMBER FOR SOUTH BRISBANEHansard Wednesday, 1 August 2012OLYMPIC GAMESMs TRAD (South Brisbane—ALP) (8.39 pm): Queenslanders, like millions around the world, havespent the last four days glued to their TVs watching our most talented ...
Speech byJackie TradMEMBER FOR SOUTH BRISBANEHansard Tuesday, 21 August 2012MOTION OF CONDOLENCE: LAMONT, MR CCMs TRAD (South Brisbane—ALP) (9.56 am): I rise to pay tribute to Colin Lamont, a former memberfor my seat of South Brisbane. Colin was elected as ...
Speech byJackie TradMEMBER FOR SOUTH BRISBANEHansard Wednesday, 22 August 2012MINES LEGISLATION (STREAMLINING) AMENDMENT BILLMs TRAD (South Brisbane—ALP) (4.31 pm): I rise to speak on the Mines Legislation (Streamlining)Amendment Bill 2012. I rise to speak in ...
Speech byJackie TradMEMBER FOR SOUTH BRISBANEHansard Thursday, 7 June 2012BUSWAYSMs TRAD (South Brisbane—ALP) (6.07 pm): When the next stage of the Northern Busway from theRoyal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital to Kedron opens on 18 June, it will be another ...
Speech byJackie TradMEMBER FOR SOUTH BRISBANEHansard Tuesday, 19 June 2012MOTION: BUDGET STRATEGIESMs TRAD (South Brisbane—ALP) (6.06 pm): It gives me great pleasure to rise tonight and speak insupport of the opposition’s motion. It is particularly rewarding ...
Speech byJackie TradMEMBER FOR SOUTH BRISBANEHansard Tuesday, 19 June 2012GREAT BARRIER REEFMs TRAD (South Brisbane—ALP) (9.27 pm): The Great Barrier Reef is one of the great wonders ofnature. The benefits that flow from the inheritance of such an important ...
Speech byJackie TradMEMBER FOR SOUTH BRISBANEHansard Wednesday, 20 June 2012HEALTH AND HOSPITALS NETWORK AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL AND HEALTH LEGISLATION (HEALTH PRACTITIONER REGULATION NATIONAL LAW) AMENDMENT BILLMs TRAD (South Brisbane—ALP) (6.01 ...
Speech byJackie TradMEMBER FOR SOUTH BRISBANEHansard Wednesday, 22 August 2012HEAVY VEHICLE NATIONAL LAW BILLMs TRAD (South Brisbane—ALP) (9.41 pm): The opposition will be supporting the Heavy VehicleNational Law Bill 2012. The bill establishes the new ...
Speech byJackie TradMEMBER FOR SOUTH BRISBANEHansard Thursday, 23 August 2012QUEENSLAND TUBERCULOSIS CONTROL CENTREMs TRAD (South Brisbane—ALP) (3.06 pm): I rise to make a contribution to an important publichealth issue. In doing so I want to reflect on the ...
Speech byJackie TradMEMBER FOR SOUTH BRISBANEHansard Thursday, 23 August 2012PUBLIC SERVICE AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMs TRAD (South Brisbane—ALP) (5.11 pm): I rise to make a contribution to the Public Service andOther Legislation Amendment Bill ...
Speech byJackie TradMEMBER FOR SOUTH BRISBANEHansard Tuesday, 31 July 2012MOTION: NATIONAL DISABILITY INSURANCE SCHEMEMs TRAD (South Brisbane—ALP) (6.16 pm): I rise in support of the opposition leader’s motion onthe benefits of the National Disability ...
Speech byJackie TradMEMBER FOR SOUTH BRISBANEHansard Thursday, 7 June 2012NEWMAN GOVERNMENT, ALPHA COAL PROJECTMs TRAD (South Brisbane—ALP) (3.15 pm): Former Queensland Labor governments have workedin the interests of Queenslanders with whatever political ...
Speech byJackie TradMEMBER FOR SOUTH BRISBANEHansard Thursday, 23 August 2012LABOUR DAYMs TRAD (South Brisbane—ALP) (9.27pm): Without the labour movement, Queenslanders—indeed Australians—would not enjoy the lifestyle that we all value. For years, unions have ...
Speech byJackie TradMEMBER FOR SOUTH BRISBANEHansard Wednesday, 1 August 2012AGRICULTURE, RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEEReportMs TRAD (South Brisbane—ALP) (2.29 pm): I table the Agriculture, Resources and EnvironmentCommittee’s report No. 6 titled Report ...
Speech byHon. Jeff SeeneyMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard Wednesday, 28 November 2012ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BILLSecond ReadingHon. JW SEENEY (Callide—LNP) (Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development,Infrastructure and Planning) (7.31 pm): I move—That the bill ...
Speech byHon. Jeff SeeneyMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard Wednesday, 28 November 2012ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BILLHon. JW SEENEY (Callide—LNP) (Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development,Infrastructure and Planning) (10.41 pm), in reply: I want to thank all of ...
Speech byHon. Jeff SeeneyMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard Thursday, 29 November 2012MINISTERIAL STATEMENTElla Bay DevelopmentHon. JW SEENEY (Callide—LNP) (Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development,Infrastructure and Planning) (9.47 am): The LNP government is ...
Speech byHon. Jeff SeeneyMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard Thursday, 29 November 2012PARLIAMENT OF QUEENSLAND (REGISTERED POLITICAL PARTIES) AMENDMENT BILLIntroductionHon. JW SEENEY (Callide—LNP) (Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development,Infrastructure and ...
Speech byHon. Jeff SeeneyMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard Thursday, 29 November 2012PARLIAMENT OF QUEENSLAND (REGISTERED POLITICAL PARTIES) AMENDMENT BILLSecond ReadingHon. JW SEENEY (Callide—LNP) (Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development,Infrastructure and ...
Speech byJohn HathawayMEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLEHansard Wednesday, 30 May 2012MAIDEN SPEECHMr HATHAWAY (Townsville—LNP) (4.29 pm): Mr Deputy Speaker, I offer you my personal andhearty congratulations on your appointment to that position and ask if you would you be ...
Speech byJohn HathawayMEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLEHansard Thursday, 31 May 2012SOCIAL HOUSING, TENANTSMr HATHAWAY (Townsville—LNP) (3.01 pm): I rise today to speak to an issue which I know is ofhigh concern for many of my constituents in Townsville but which I ...
Speech byJohn HathawayMEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLEHansard Thursday, 31 May 2012TOWNSVILLE, ROTARY MARKETSMr HATHAWAY (Townsville—LNP) (9.23 pm): I would like to take this opportunity to discuss theTownsville Rotary Markets and their success in raising funds to ...
Speech byJohn HathawayMEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLEHansard Wednesday, 20 June 2012HEALTH AND HOSPITALS NETWORK AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL AND HEALTH LEGISLATION (HEALTH PRACTITIONER REGULATION NATIONAL LAW) AMENDMENT BILLMr HATHAWAY (Townsville—LNP) (5.30 ...
Speech byHon. Jeff SeeneyMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard Thursday, 29 November 2012PARLIAMENT OF QUEENSLAND (REGISTERED POLITICAL PARTIES) AMENDMENT BILLHon. JW SEENEY (Callide—LNP) (Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development,Infrastructure and Planning) ...
Speech byHon. Jeff SeeneyMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard Thursday, 29 November 2012VALEDICTORYHon. JW SEENEY (Callide—LNP) (Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development,Infrastructure and Planning) (7.35 pm): I am pleased to make a contribution to the ...
Speech byJohn GrantMEMBER FOR SPRINGWOODHansard Wednesday, 30 May 2012MAIDEN SPEECHMr GRANT (Springwood—LNP) (6.08 pm): Thank you, Mr Deputy Speaker. I begin with thesewords to the newly elected Speaker of the House and would appreciate it if you would pass ...
Speech byJohn GrantMEMBER FOR SPRINGWOODHansard Tuesday, 5 June 2012LOGAN EAST COMMUNITY NEIGHBOURHOOD ASSOCIATIONMr GRANT (Springwood—LNP) (11.06 pm): I rise tonight to speak on the Logan East CommunityNeighbourhood Association, otherwise known as LECNA—a ...
Speech byJohn GrantMEMBER FOR SPRINGWOODHansard Thursday, 7 June 2012TREASURY (COST OF LIVING) AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr GRANT (Springwood—LNP) (4.11 pm): I rise to speak in support of the Treasury (Cost of Living)and Other Legislation Amendment ...
Speech byJohn GrantMEMBER FOR SPRINGWOODHansard Wednesday, 20 June 2012SHAILER PARK STATE SCHOOLMr GRANT (Springwood—LNP) (11.47 pm): I rise to speak on the nature and accomplishments ofShailer Park State School, located in my electorate of Springwood. ...
Speech byJohn GrantMEMBER FOR SPRINGWOODHansard Wednesday, 1 August 2012CRIMINAL LAW (FALSE EVIDENCE BEFORE PARLIAMENT) AMENDMENT BILLMr GRANT (Springwood—LNP) (7.36 pm): I rise to speak on the Criminal Law (False EvidenceBefore Parliament) Amendment Bill ...
Speech byJohn GrantMEMBER FOR SPRINGWOODHansard Thursday, 23 August 2012HEAVY VEHICLE NATIONAL LAW BILLMr GRANT (Springwood—LNP) (11.26 am): I rise to speak in support of the Heavy Vehicle NationalLaw Bill 2012. As a member of the Transport, Housing and Local ...
Speech byJohn GrantMEMBER FOR SPRINGWOODHansard Friday, 14 September 2012APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILL; FISCAL REPAIR AMENDMENT BILLMr GRANT (Springwood—LNP) (3.59 pm): While today I would like to speak predominantly aboutour budget ...
Speech byJohn GrantMEMBER FOR SPRINGWOODHansard Thursday, 1 November 2012TRANSPORT OPERATIONS (PASSENGER TRANSPORT) AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr GRANT (Springwood—LNP) (5.49 pm): I rise in support of the Transport Operations (PassengerTransport) and ...
Speech byJohn GrantMEMBER FOR SPRINGWOODHansard Tuesday, 13 November 2012LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr GRANT (Springwood—LNP) (4.08 pm): It is with sincere pleasure that I rise to speak in supportof the Local Government and Other ...
Speech byJohn GrantMEMBER FOR SPRINGWOODHansard Thursday, 15 November 2012SPRINGWOOD ELECTORATE, EVENTSMr GRANT (Springwood—LNP) (2.43 pm): I want to speak about a few very special people in myelectorate of Springwood, but before I begin my contribution I ...
Speech byJohn GrantMEMBER FOR SPRINGWOODHansard Thursday, 29 November 2012SOUTH EAST QUEENSLAND WATER (RESTRUCTURING) AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr GRANT (Springwood—LNP) (4.14 pm): I rise to speak in support of the South East QueenslandWater ...
Speech byHon. Jeff SeeneyMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard Wednesday, 14 November 2012MINISTERIAL STATEMENTMining Industry, WaterHon. JW SEENEY (Callide—LNP) (Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development,Infrastructure and Planning) (2.16pm): Last week, I ...
Speech byHon. Jeff SeeneyMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard Thursday, 15 November 2012MINISTERIAL STATEMENTRegional PlanningHon. JW SEENEY (Callide—LNP) (Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development,Infrastructure and Planning) (9.36 am): Our government was ...
Speech byHon. Jeff SeeneyMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard Tuesday, 27 November 2012MINISTERIAL STATEMENTNewman Government, AchievementsHon. JW SEENEY (Callide—LNP) (Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development,Infrastructure and Planning) (9.44 am): In eight ...
Speech byHon. Jeff SeeneyMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard Tuesday, 27 November 2012GASFIELDS COMMISSION BILLIntroductionHon. JW SEENEY (Callide—LNP) (Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development,Infrastructure and Planning) (2.30 pm): I present a bill for an ...
Speech byJohn GrantMEMBER FOR SPRINGWOODHansard Wednesday, 31 October 2012APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL AND APPROPRIATION BILL: TRANSPORT, HOUSING AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEEMr GRANT (Springwood—LNP) (11.19 pm): I would like to speak briefly regarding ...
Speech byJohn HathawayMEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLEHansard Wednesday, 20 June 2012NORTH QUEENSLAND COWBOYSMr HATHAWAY (Townsville—LNP) (11.58 pm): I would like to take this opportunity to acknowledgethe North Queensland Cowboys’ Learn Earn Legend! program. This ...
Speech byHon. Lawrence SpringborgMEMBER FOR SOUTHERN DOWNSHansard Thursday, 29 November 2012SOUTH EAST QUEENSLAND WATER (RESTRUCTURING) AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLHon. LJ SPRINGBORG (Southern Downs—LNP) (Minister for Health) (3.37 pm): I rise to make ...
Speech byLillian van LitsenburgMEMBER FOR REDCLIFFEHansard Thursday, 16 February 2012REDCLIFFE ELECTORATEMs van LITSENBURG (Redcliffe—ALP) (3.26 pm): I have a strong vision for Redcliffe and I havefought hard to achieve this to improve the lifestyles of all ...
Speech byLisa FranceMEMBER FOR PUMICESTONEHansard Tuesday, 29 May 2012MAIDEN SPEECHMrs FRANCE (Pumicestone—LNP) (4.00 pm): It is an honour to be standing before you today as amember of the 54th Parliament of Queensland to deliver my first speech. Today I ...
Speech byLisa FranceMEMBER FOR PUMICESTONEHansard Wednesday, 6 June 2012MINING INDUSTRYMrs FRANCE (Pumicestone—LNP) (11.17 pm): This week I had the privilege of being the principalfor a day at Tullawong State High School in my electorate of Pumicestone. The ...
Speech byLisa FranceMEMBER FOR PUMICESTONEHansard Thursday, 7 June 2012TREASURY (COST OF LIVING) AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMrs FRANCE (Pumicestone—LNP) (11.05 am): I am pleased today to rise to speak in support ofthe Treasury (Cost of Living) and ...
Speech byLiz CunninghamMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard Tuesday, 14 February 2012SOUTH-EAST QUEENSLAND WATER (DISTRIBUTION AND RETAIL RESTRUCTURING) AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMrs CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—Ind) (3.20 pm): I rise to support the South East ...
Speech byLiz CunninghamMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard Tuesday, 14 February 2012CHARITABLE AND NON-PROFIT GAMING (TWO-UP) AMENDMENT BILL AND CRIMINAL CODE (ANZAC DAY BETTING) AMENDMENT BILLMrs CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—Ind) (8.55 pm): I rise to speak to the cognate ...
Speech byLiz CunninghamMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard Wednesday, 15 February 2012SUSTAINABLE PLANNING AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMrs CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—Ind) (4.24 pm): I rise to speak to the Sustainable Planning andOther Legislation Amendment Bill. I ...
Speech byLiz CunninghamMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard Wednesday, 15 February 2012WASTE REDUCTION AND RECYCLING REGULATION: DISALLOWANCE OF STATUTORY INSTRUMENTMrs CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—Ind) (8.36 pm): I rise to speak to the disallowance motion. Duringthe time ...
Speech byLisa FranceMEMBER FOR PUMICESTONEHansard Thursday, 13 September 2012APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILL; FISCAL REPAIR AMENDMENT BILLMrs FRANCE (Pumicestone—LNP) (8.07pm): It is an honour to rise tonight to contribute todiscussions on ...
Speech byLisa FranceMEMBER FOR PUMICESTONEHansard Wednesday, 14 November 2012DISABILITY SERVICES (YOUR LIFE YOUR CHOICE) AMENDMENT BILLMrs FRANCE (Pumicestone—LNP) (8.15 pm): I rise to speak to the Disability Services (Your LifeYour Choice) Amendment Bill ...
Speech byLisa FranceMEMBER FOR PUMICESTONEHansard Thursday, 29 November 2012REPORTOverseas VisitMrs FRANCE (Pumicestone—LNP) (7.06 pm), by leave: I lay upon the table of the House my reporton Commonwealth Parliamentary Association travel from 28 to 31 October ...
Speech byLiz CunninghamMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard Thursday, 16 February 2012BUILDING BOOST GRANT AMENDMENT BILLMrs CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—Ind) (12.09pm): I rise to support the Building Boost GrantAmendment Bill and to comment on the assistance that that ...
Speech byLiz CunninghamMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard Thursday, 16 February 2012DOMESTIC AND FAMILY VIOLENCE PROTECTION BILLMrs CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—Ind) (4.18pm): I rise to speak to the Domestic and FamilyViolence Protection Bill 2011 and to support the ...
Speech byLiz CunninghamMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard Tuesday, 15 May 2012ELECTION OF SPEAKERMrs CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—Ind) (11.00 am): On behalf of the crossbenchers, I also supportthe member for Maroochydore’s nomination as Speaker. Previous speakers have ...
Speech byLiz CunninghamMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard Thursday, 17 May 2012PARLIAMENT OF QUEENSLAND AND OTHER ACTS AMENDMENT BILLMrs CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—Ind) (9.49 pm): I rise to speak to the Parliament of Queenslandand Other Acts Amendment Bill. I do so with ...
Speech byLisa FranceMEMBER FOR PUMICESTONEHansard Wednesday, 20 June 2012HEALTH AND HOSPITALS NETWORK AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL AND HEALTH LEGISLATION (HEALTH PRACTITIONER REGULATION NATIONAL LAW) AMENDMENT BILLMrs FRANCE (Pumicestone—LNP) (7.30 ...
Speech byLisa FranceMEMBER FOR PUMICESTONEHansard Tuesday, 10 July 2012BRIBIE ISLAND, BUS SERVICESMrs FRANCE (Pumicestone—LNP) (11.54 am): Today I rise to speak on a matter of public interestthat has been simmering away in my electorate of Pumicestone for ...
Speech byLisa FranceMEMBER FOR PUMICESTONEHansard Wednesday, 11 July 2012ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION (GREENTAPE REDUCTION) AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMrs FRANCE (Pumicestone—LNP) (6.23pm): I rise to support the Environmental Protection(Greentape ...
Speech byLisa FranceMEMBER FOR PUMICESTONEHansard Tuesday, 21 August 2012CABOOLTURE HOSPITAL, MENTAL HEALTH UNITMrs FRANCE (Pumicestone—LNP) (9.19 pm): Tonight I rise to speak about the impact of thehospital and health boards and the brand new mental health ...
Speech byLisa FranceMEMBER FOR PUMICESTONEHansard Wednesday, 22 August 2012MINES LEGISLATION (STREAMLINING) AMENDMENT BILLMrs FRANCE (Pumicestone—LNP) (4.19 pm): I stand here today to speak in support of the MinesLegislation (Streamlining) Amendment Bill ...
Speech byLisa FranceMEMBER FOR PUMICESTONEHansard Thursday, 23 August 2012HEAVY VEHICLE NATIONAL LAW BILLMrs FRANCE (Pumicestone—LNP) (11.06 am): I rise in support of the Heavy Vehicle National LawBill 2012. Iam pleased to offer my support to yet another bill ...
Speech byLisa FranceMEMBER FOR PUMICESTONEHansard Thursday, 2 August 2012ABBEY MUSEUM MEDIEVAL FESTIVAL; FARM FANTASTICMrs FRANCE (Pumicestone—LNP) (3.50pm): I rise today to speak in support of the AbbeyMuseum in Caboolture, home of the famous Abbey Museum ...
Speech byLiz CunninghamMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard Thursday, 16 February 2012GLADSTONE, FISHING INDUSTRYMrs CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—Ind) (6.38 pm): I rise to make a plea on behalf of the fishermen,the crabbers and the retail businesses in the Gladstone region ...
Speech byLiz CunninghamMEMBER FOR GLADSTONEHansard Thursday, 17 May 2012SUBCONTRACTORS, PAYMENTS; GLADSTONE HARBOUR, COMMERCIAL FISHINGMrs CUNNINGHAM (Gladstone—Ind) (1.09 am): Earlier this morning I raised in this chamber theplight that is faced by at least ...
Speech byMichael LatterMEMBER FOR WATERFORDHansard Friday, 14 September 2012APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILL; FISCAL REPAIR AMENDMENT BILLMr LATTER (Waterford—LNP) (12.13 pm): Today I rise in the House to speak in support of ...
Speech byMichael LatterMEMBER FOR WATERFORDHansard Wednesday, 31 October 2012APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL AND APPROPRIATION BILL: EDUCATION AND INNOVATION COMMITTEEMr LATTER (Waterford—LNP) (9.25 pm): I start by thanking the Minister for Education, ...
Speech byMichael LatterMEMBER FOR WATERFORDHansard Thursday, 1 November 2012SEXUAL VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTHMr LATTER (Waterford—LNP) (9.16 pm): While it is often a pleasure to engage with the community,there are times when the simple need itself can be a sad, ...
Speech byMichael LatterMEMBER FOR WATERFORDHansard Wednesday, 14 November 2012EDUCATION LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr LATTER (Waterford—LNP) (3.55pm): I rise today to speak in support of the EducationLegislation Amendment Bill, but before doing so I would like ...
Speech byMichael PucciMEMBER FOR LOGANHansard Thursday, 31 May 2012MAIDEN SPEECHMr PUCCI (Logan—LNP) (5.00 pm): I rise to address the House today as the member for Loganand a proud Australian, grateful for the opportunities Queensland has offered my family. ...
Speech byMichael PucciMEMBER FOR LOGANHansard Tuesday, 19 June 2012TREASURY (COST OF LIVING) AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr PUCCI (Logan—LNP) (5.11 pm): I am pleased today to rise to speak in support of the Treasury(Cost of Living) and Other ...
Speech byMichael PucciMEMBER FOR LOGANHansard Thursday, 21 June 2012VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING (COMMONWEALTH POWERS) BILLMr PUCCI (Logan—LNP) (12.25 pm): I am pleased to speak in support of the Vocational Educationand Training (Commonwealth Powers) ...
Speech byMichael PucciMEMBER FOR LOGANHansard Thursday, 21 June 2012LOGAN ELECTORATEMr PUCCI (Logan—LNP) (3.37 pm): I rise in this House today to pay tribute to a few wonderfulevents that I was honoured to attend as the member for Logan. For Australia’s ...
Speech byMichael PucciMEMBER FOR LOGANHansard Thursday, 2 August 2012CRIMINAL LAW AMENDMENT BILLMr PUCCI (Logan—LNP) (4.52 pm): Today I rise in support of the Criminal Law Amendment Bill,which brings about much-needed change to our Criminal Code. For too long ...
Speech byMichael PucciMEMBER FOR LOGANHansard Thursday, 2 August 2012FLAGSTONE STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE CAREERS EXPOMr PUCCI (Logan—LNP) (5.56 pm): It is with great pleasure today to rise to speak about theoutstanding efforts that are being undertaken in my ...
Speech byMichael PucciMEMBER FOR LOGANHansard Wednesday, 22 August 2012MINES LEGISLATION (STREAMLINING) AMENDMENT BILLMr PUCCI (Logan—LNP) (4.59 pm): I rise today to speak in support of the Mines Legislation(Streamlining) Amendment Bill 2012. This bill will ...
Speech byMichael PucciMEMBER FOR LOGANHansard Wednesday, 22 August 2012CRIMEMr PUCCI (Logan—LNP) (10.29 pm): Today I rise in the House to address a concern that for meand my electorate is a pressing issue. Our government is paving the way for more ...
Speech byMichael PucciMEMBER FOR LOGANHansard Wednesday, 12 September 2012ANIMAL CARE AND PROTECTION AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr PUCCI (Logan—LNP) (7.38 pm): I rise to speak in support of the Animal Care and Protectionand Other Legislation ...
Speech byMichael PucciMEMBER FOR LOGANHansard Wednesday, 12 September 2012QUEENSLAND ART GALLERY AMENDMENT BILLMr PUCCI (Logan—LNP) (9.26 pm): Thank you, Mr Deputy Speaker, because you know they willnot be able to hear me speak! It gives me great pleasure to ...
Speech byMichael PucciMEMBER FOR LOGANHansard Friday, 14 September 2012APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILL; FISCAL REPAIR AMENDMENT BILLMr PUCCI (Logan—LNP) (4.53 pm): Today It gives me great pleasure to speak in support of ourgovernment’s ...
Speech byMichael PucciMEMBER FOR LOGANHansard Thursday, 1 November 2012LNP GOVERNMENT, ACHIEVEMENTSMr PUCCI (Logan—LNP) (2.54 pm): I rise today to talk about starting and finishing things. We are agovernment that will finish what we start efficiently and with ...
Speech byMichael PucciMEMBER FOR LOGANHansard Thursday, 1 November 2012TRANSPORT OPERATIONS (PASSENGER TRANSPORT) AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr PUCCI (Logan—LNP) (5.08 pm): Today, I rise in support of the Transport Operations (PassengerTransport) and ...
Speech byMichael PucciMEMBER FOR LOGANHansard Tuesday, 13 November 2012SUSTAINABLE PLANNING AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr PUCCI (Logan—LNP) (9.33 pm): I rise today to speak in support of the Sustainable Planningand Other Legislation Amendment Bill ...
Speech byMichael PucciMEMBER FOR LOGANHansard Tuesday, 30 October 2012HOLIDAYS AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr PUCCI (Logan—LNP) (4.42 pm): I rise today in support of the Holidays and Other LegislationAmendment Bill 2012. This bill sets out to ...
Speech byMichael PucciMEMBER FOR LOGANHansard Tuesday, 30 October 2012WATER LEGISLATION (DAM SAFETY AND WATER SUPPLY ENHANCEMENT) AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr PUCCI (Logan—LNP) (9.07 pm): I rise today to speak in support of the Water Legislation ...
Speech byMichael PucciMEMBER FOR LOGANHansard Wednesday, 31 October 2012FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICEMr PUCCI (Logan—LNP) (12.32 am): I am honoured to rise today to acknowledge the exemplaryservices rendered by our Rural Fire Service—in particular, those who have ...
Speech byMichael LatterMEMBER FOR WATERFORDHansard Thursday, 12 July 2012BLOOD DONATIONMr LATTER (Waterford—LNP) (3.57 pm): I am somewhat pleased and a little disappointed in myselfto be talking about the topic I am today. Last Friday my office staff booked ...
Speech byMichael LatterMEMBER FOR WATERFORDHansard Tuesday, 21 August 2012JETA GARDENSMr LATTER (Waterford—LNP) (12.06 pm): In March this year Queensland voters made a clearchoice when they elected a conservative government to lead their state for the next ...
Speech byMichael LatterMEMBER FOR WATERFORDHansard Wednesday, 12 September 2012QUEENSLAND ART GALLERY AMENDMENT BILLMr LATTER (Waterford—LNP) (10.03 pm): I rise to speak in support of the Queensland Art GalleryAmendment Bill. As we have heard, this bill seeks ...
Speech byMichael PucciMEMBER FOR LOGANHansard Thursday, 23 August 2012LOGAN ELECTORATE, PUBLIC TRANSPORTMr PUCCI (Logan—LNP) (3.18 pm): I rise to speak on the community needs assessment that wasconducting by Planning and Community Engagement Pty Ltd for areas ...
Speech byMichael PucciMEMBER FOR LOGANHansard Thursday, 23 August 2012PUBLIC SERVICE AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr PUCCI (Logan—LNP) (4.34 pm): Thank you, Madam Deputy Speaker. May I say, this is the firsttime I have had the opportunity to speak ...
Speech byMichael PucciMEMBER FOR LOGANHansard Wednesday, 31 October 2012APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL AND APPROPRIATION BILL: EDUCATION AND INNOVATION COMMITTEEMr PUCCI (Logan—LNP) (9.35 pm): I rise to speak as a member of the parliamentary Educationand ...
Speech byMichael PucciMEMBER FOR LOGANHansard Tuesday, 11 September 2012BEATTIE-BLIGH LABOR GOVERNMENTSMr PUCCI (Logan—LNP) (11.52 am): Semper fidelis—always faithful. In my Marine Corps days,that meant faithfulness to those you are serving. It was trust ...
Speech byRay StevensMEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACHHansard Wednesday, 14 November 2012GOLD COAST, 2012 PAN PACIFIC MASTERS GAMESMr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (9.51 pm): I rise to bring to the attention of the House theenormous success of the Pan Pacific Masters ...
Speech byRay StevensMEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACHHansard Thursday, 15 November 2012MOTIONChild Protection Commission of InquiryMr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (Manager of Government Business) (9.56 am), by leave,without notice: I move—That this House:1. Notes that ...
Speech byRay StevensMEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACHHansard Thursday, 15 November 2012ABORIGINAL AND TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER LAND HOLDING BILL: MOTIONMr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (5.11 pm): At the outset I must say that I am absolutelyappalled by the ridiculous ...
Speech byRay StevensMEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACHHansard Tuesday, 27 November 2012COMMITTEESMembershipMr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (Manager of Government Business) (9.58 am), by leave,without notice: I move—(1) That the member for Condamine, Mr Hopper, be ...
Speech byRay StevensMEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACHHansard Tuesday, 27 November 2012COMMITTEE OF THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLYPortfolio Committees, Reporting DatesMr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (Manager of Government Business) (12.22 am), by leave: Iadvise the House that ...
Speech byRay StevensMEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACHHansard Tuesday, 27 November 2012COMMITTEE OF THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLYPortfolio Committee, Reporting DateMr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (Manager of Government Business) (12.23 am): by leave,without notice: I ...
Speech byRay StevensMEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACHHansard Tuesday, 30 October 2012COMMITTEE OF THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLYPortfolio Committees, Reporting DatesMr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (Manager of Government Business) (8.21 pm): I advise theHouse that, in ...
Speech byRay StevensMEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACHHansard Wednesday, 31 October 2012APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL AND APPROPRIATION BILL: COMMITTEE OF THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLYMr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (3.39 pm): Thank you very much for the opportunity to ...
Speech byRay StevensMEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACHHansard Thursday, 1 November 2012COMMITTEE OF THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLYPortfolio Committees, Reporting Dates; Referral to Portfolio CommitteeMr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (Manager of Government Business) (12.34 pm), ...
Speech byRay StevensMEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACHHansard Tuesday, 13 November 2012LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (3.50 pm): I rise today to speak on the Local Governmentand Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2012. ...
Speech byRay StevensMEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACHHansard Tuesday, 13 November 2012COMMITTEE OF THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLYPortfolio Committees, Reporting DatesMr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (Manager of Government Business) (7.41 pm): I advise theHouse that, pursuant ...
Speech byReg GulleyMEMBER FOR MURRUMBAHansard Tuesday, 19 June 2012TREASURY (COST OF LIVING) AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr GULLEY (Murrumba—LNP) (12.05 pm): I rise to speak in support of the Treasury (Cost ofLiving) and Other Legislation Amendment ...
Speech byReg GulleyMEMBER FOR MURRUMBAHansard Thursday, 21 June 2012SAMOA, GOLDEN JUBILEE CELEBRATIONMr GULLEY (Murrumba—LNP) (3.34 pm): Talofa! Mrs Scott: Talofa!Mr GULLEY: I take the interjection. That means greetings and welcome in the Samoan language. ...
Speech byReg GulleyMEMBER FOR MURRUMBAHansard Thursday, 21 June 2012VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING (COMMONWEALTH POWERS) BILLMr GULLEY (Murrumba—LNP) (4.17pm): I rise today to speak in support of the VocationalEducation and Training (Commonwealth Powers) ...
Speech byRay StevensMEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACHHansard Wednesday, 28 November 2012RACING AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (5.38 pm): I rise today to speak to the Racing and OtherLegislation Amendment Bill 2012. I have been ...
Speech byRay StevensMEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACHHansard Wednesday, 28 November 2012PACIFIC FAIR SHOPPING CENTRE, EXPANSIONMr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (12.45 am): I rise to highlight the exciting development of theexpansion of the Pacific Fair complex at ...
Speech byRay StevensMEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACHHansard Wednesday, 28 November 2012LEGAL AFFAIRS AND COMMUNITY SAFETY COMMITTEEMembershipMr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (Manager of Government Business) (2.00 pm), by leave,without notice: I move—That the member for ...
Speech byReg GulleyMEMBER FOR MURRUMBAHansard Thursday, 31 May 2012MAIDEN SPEECHMr GULLEY (Murrumba—LNP) (7.47 pm): I wish to acknowledge the great privilege and the heavyresponsibility it is to be elected by the voters of Murrumba. I congratulate the Hon. ...
Speech byRay StevensMEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACHHansard Thursday, 29 November 2012ETHICS COMMITTEEReport, Motion to Take NoteMr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (Manager of Government Business) (3.02 pm), by leave,without notice: I move—(1) That this House notes ...
Speech byRay StevensMEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACHHansard Thursday, 29 November 2012MOTIONPortfolio Committees, Reporting DatesMr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (Manager of Government Business) (3.02 pm), by leave,without notice: I move—That report-back dates be fixed ...
Speech byRay StevensMEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACHHansard Thursday, 29 November 2012COMMITTEESMembershipMr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (Manager of Government Business) (5.59 pm), by leave,without notice: I move—(1) That the member for Yeerongpilly, Mr Judge, be ...
Speech byRay StevensMEMBER FOR MERMAID BEACHHansard Tuesday, 30 October 2012ACCOUNTABILITY AND TRANSPARENCY IN GOVERNMENTMr STEVENS (Mermaid Beach—LNP) (11.26 am): We are in a new era in Queensland—the opendata revolution, a revolution that the people of ...
Speech byReg GulleyMEMBER FOR MURRUMBAHansard Wednesday, 6 June 2012INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS (FAIR WORK ACT HARMONISATION) AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr GULLEY (Murrumba—LNP) (4.39 pm): I rise to support the Industrial Relations (Fair Work ...
Speech byReg GulleyMEMBER FOR MURRUMBAHansard Thursday, 7 June 2012NATIONAL RECONCILIATION WEEKMr GULLEY (Murrumba—LNP) (3.14 pm): Firstly, I want to congratulate the member for Bundambaon her rendition of Bill and Ben—quite entertaining! I remind her that ...
Speech bySean ChoatMEMBER FOR IPSWICH WESTHansard Thursday, 15 November 2012GUARDIANSHIP AND ADMINISTRATION AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr CHOAT (Ipswich West—LNP) (12.06 pm): I rise to make a contribution to the debate on theGuardianship and ...
Speech bySean ChoatMEMBER FOR IPSWICH WESTHansard Tuesday, 27 November 2012WEAPONS AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr CHOAT (Ipswich West—LNP) (5.16 pm): I, too, rise to make a contribution to the debate on theWeapons and Other Legislation Amendment Bill ...
Speech bySean ChoatMEMBER FOR IPSWICH WESTHansard Tuesday, 27 November 2012YOUTH JUSTICE (BOOT CAMP ORDERS) AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr CHOAT (Ipswich West—LNP) (10.19 pm): I rise to also make a contribution to the debate on theYouth Justice (Boot ...
Speech bySeath HolswichMEMBER FOR PINE RIVERSHansard Wednesday, 30 May 2012MAIDEN SPEECHMr HOLSWICH (Pine Rivers—LNP) (8.51 pm): I am truly humbled and honoured to be standinghere today as the elected representative of the great electorate of Pine Rivers. ...
Speech bySeath HolswichMEMBER FOR PINE RIVERSHansard Thursday, 31 May 2012PINE RIVERS FESTIVAL; DAYBORO DAY FESTIVALMr HOLSWICH (Pine Rivers—LNP) (2.42 pm): The Pine Rivers electorate is well and truly on themap in terms of its ability to host top-class ...
Speech bySeath HolswichMEMBER FOR PINE RIVERSHansard Tuesday, 5 June 2012PINE RIVERS, SCHOOLSMr HOLSWICH (Pine Rivers—LNP) (11.03pm): I rise tonight to express my gratitude to theteachers, school support staff, parents and school communities of the Pine ...
Speech bySeath HolswichMEMBER FOR PINE RIVERSHansard Wednesday, 12 September 2012QUEENSLAND ART GALLERY AMENDMENT BILLMr HOLSWICH (Pine Rivers—LNP) (10.36 pm): I rise to provide a short statement in support of theQueensland Art Gallery Amendment Bill. Not ...
Speech bySeath HolswichMEMBER FOR PINE RIVERSHansard Friday, 14 September 2012APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILL; FISCAL REPAIR AMENDMENT BILLMr HOLSWICH (Pine Rivers—LNP) (11.09 am): I rise to speak in support of the appropriation billsand ...
Speech bySeath HolswichMEMBER FOR PINE RIVERSHansard Tuesday, 30 October 2012INTERNATIONAL BRAIN TUMOUR AWARENESS WEEKMr HOLSWICH (Pine Rivers—LNP) (11.50 am): This week in parliament we are highlighting anumber of significant events and causes. This morning ...
Speech bySeath HolswichMEMBER FOR PINE RIVERSHansard Tuesday, 30 October 2012WATER LEGISLATION (DAM SAFETY AND WATER SUPPLY ENHANCEMENT) AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr HOLSWICH (Pine Rivers—LNP) (8.54 pm): I rise to speak on the Water Legislation (Dam ...
Speech bySeath HolswichMEMBER FOR PINE RIVERSHansard Wednesday, 31 October 2012APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL AND APPROPRIATION BILL: STATE DEVELOPMENT, INFRASTRUCTURE AND INDUSTRY COMMITTEEMr HOLSWICH (Pine Rivers—LNP) (5.11 pm): I thank the House for this ...
Speech bySean ChoatMEMBER FOR IPSWICH WESTHansard Wednesday, 12 September 2012QUEENSLAND ART GALLERY AMENDMENT BILLMr CHOAT (Ipswich West—LNP) (9.35 pm): I rise to speak briefly to the Queensland Art GalleryAmendment Bill 2012. It is a pleasure to speak to ...
Speech bySean ChoatMEMBER FOR IPSWICH WESTHansard Thursday, 13 September 2012APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILL; FISCAL REPAIR AMENDMENT BILLMr CHOAT (Ipswich West—LNP) (11.07 pm): I rise to speak to the 2012 state budget. There is ...
Speech bySean ChoatMEMBER FOR IPSWICH WESTHansard Wednesday, 31 October 2012ROSEWOOD STATE HIGH SCHOOL, AWARDS NIGHTMr CHOAT (Ipswich West—LNP) (12.41 am): I rise tonight to speak about my fantastic RosewoodState High School. Last night I was privileged to be ...
Speech bySean ChoatMEMBER FOR IPSWICH WESTHansard Wednesday, 31 October 2012APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL AND APPROPRIATION BILL: LEGAL AFFAIRS AND COMMUNITY SAFETY COMMITTEEMr CHOAT (Ipswich West—LNP) (6.01 pm): I rise to make a serious contribution in ...
Speech bySeath HolswichMEMBER FOR PINE RIVERSHansard Tuesday, 10 July 2012CRIMINAL LAW (TWO STRIKE CHILD SEX OFFENDERS) AMENDMENT BILLMr HOLSWICH (Pine Rivers—LNP) (4.26 pm): I rise in support of the Criminal Law (Two StrikeChild Sex Offenders) Amendment Bill ...
Speech bySeath HolswichMEMBER FOR PINE RIVERSHansard Wednesday, 11 July 2012ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION (GREENTAPE REDUCTION) AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr HOLSWICH (Pine Rivers—LNP) (5.34 pm): I rise to speak in support of the EnvironmentalProtection ...
Speech bySeath HolswichMEMBER FOR PINE RIVERSHansard Thursday, 12 July 2012ACQUIRED BRAIN INJURIESMr HOLSWICH (Pine Rivers—LNP) (2.58 pm): Last month I had the humbling opportunity to spenda day with families who have been impacted by acquired brain injuries. ...
Speech bySeath HolswichMEMBER FOR PINE RIVERSHansard Thursday, 12 July 2012ELECTRICITY (EARLY TERMINATION) AMENDMENT BILLMr HOLSWICH (Pine Rivers—LNP) (4.31 pm): I rise to provide a short statement in support of theElectricity (Early Termination) Amendment ...
Speech bySeath HolswichMEMBER FOR PINE RIVERSHansard Thursday, 2 August 2012MORETON BAY HINTERLAND, TOURISMMr HOLSWICH (Pine Rivers—LNP) (3.47 pm): On Tuesday, 26 June I hosted a public forum in thetownship of Dayboro to discuss the tourism potential of our ...
Speech bySeath HolswichMEMBER FOR PINE RIVERSHansard Thursday, 7 June 2012AJ WYLLIE BRIDGE, RECONSTRUCTIONMr HOLSWICH (Pine Rivers—LNP) (2.34 pm): I rise this afternoon to update the House on theprogress of the AJ Wyllie Bridge reconstruction on Gympie Road ...
Speech bySeath HolswichMEMBER FOR PINE RIVERSHansard Thursday, 7 June 2012TREASURY (COST OF LIVING) AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr HOLSWICH (Pine Rivers—LNP) (5.48 pm): I rise in support of the Treasury (Cost of Living) andOther Legislation Amendment ...
Speech bySeath HolswichMEMBER FOR PINE RIVERSHansard Tuesday, 19 June 2012OUT OF THE BOX FESTIVAL; PINE RIVERS, PERFORMING ARTSMr HOLSWICH (Pine Rivers—LNP) (9.14 pm): Tonight I rise to talk about two fantastic events that Iwas privileged to attend last week. ...
Speech bySeath HolswichMEMBER FOR PINE RIVERSHansard Tuesday, 11 September 2012TYPE 2 DIABETESMr HOLSWICH (Pine Rivers—LNP) (12.02 pm): Recently, over 12 weeks I had the opportunity toparticipate in the 612 ABC Brisbane Swap It challenge. The Swap It ...
Speech bySeath HolswichMEMBER FOR PINE RIVERSHansard Tuesday, 10 July 2012SOUTH-EAST QUEENSLAND WATER (DISTRIBUTION AND RETAIL RESTRUCTURING) AMENDMENT BILLMr HOLSWICH (Pine Rivers—LNP) (12.16 pm): I rise in support of the South-East QueenslandWater ...
Speech bySean ChoatMEMBER FOR IPSWICH WESTHansard Wednesday, 22 August 2012ROSEWOOD LIONS CLUBMr CHOAT (Ipswich West—LNP) (10.19 pm): I rise to speak about the Lions Club of Rosewood.Recently, my wife, Nicky, and I had the pleasure of attending the annual ...
Speech bySean ChoatMEMBER FOR IPSWICH WESTHansard Wednesday, 14 November 2012LOWOOD LIONS CLUBMr CHOAT (Ipswich West—LNP) (10.12 pm): I rise to speak about the Lions Club of Lowood.Recently, I had the pleasure of attending the club’s 38th annual changeover ...
Speech byTim MulherinMEMBER FOR MACKAYHansard Tuesday, 30 October 2012MOTION: HEALTH, COMMONWEALTH FUNDINGMr MULHERIN (Mackay—ALP) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (12.11 pm): The opposition willbe opposing the motion moved by the health minister. The health ...
Speech byTim MulherinMEMBER FOR MACKAYHansard Tuesday, 30 October 2012MOTION: AGED CAREMr MULHERIN (Mackay—ALP) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (6.05 pm): We have heard froma number of speakers tonight, but what this motion boils down to is that there is ...
Speech byTim MulherinMEMBER FOR MACKAYHansard Wednesday, 31 October 2012APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL AND APPROPRIATION BILL: STATE DEVELOPMENT, INFRASTRUCTURE AND INDUSTRY COMMITTEEMr MULHERIN (Mackay—ALP) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (5.25 pm): ...
Speech byTim MulherinMEMBER FOR MACKAYHansard Wednesday, 31 October 2012APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL AND APPROPRIATION BILL: AGRICULTURE, RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEEMr MULHERIN (Mackay—ALP) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (8.30 pm): The ...
Speech byTim MulherinMEMBER FOR MACKAYHansard Wednesday, 31 October 2012APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL AND APPROPRIATION BILL: EDUCATION AND INNOVATION COMMITTEEMr MULHERIN (Mackay—ALP) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (9.30pm): I would like tocongratulate ...
Speech byTim MulherinMEMBER FOR MACKAYHansard Wednesday, 31 October 2012APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL AND APPROPRIATION BILL: HEALTH AND COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEEMr MULHERIN (Mackay—ALP) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (10.41 pm): I rise to speak on ...
Speech byTim MulherinMEMBER FOR MACKAYHansard Tuesday, 13 November 2012LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr MULHERIN (Mackay—ALP) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (2.40 pm): I rise to make acontribution on the Local Government and Other ...
Speech byTim MulherinMEMBER FOR MACKAYHansard Thursday, 2 August 2012CRIMINAL LAW (FALSE EVIDENCE BEFORE PARLIAMENT) AMENDMENT BILLMr MULHERIN (Mackay—ALP) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (12.11 pm): The Labor Partyunderstands the intention of this bill. We ...
Speech byTim MulherinMEMBER FOR MACKAYHansard Thursday, 2 August 2012PUBLIC SERVICE, JOBSMr MULHERIN (Mackay—ALP) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (3.23 pm): Recently, we saw themarching on Parliament House of thousands of disgruntled public servants who are ...
Speech byTim MulherinMEMBER FOR MACKAYHansard Tuesday, 21 August 2012RURAL AND REGIONAL QUEENSLANDMr MULHERIN (Mackay—ALP) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (12.01 pm): As a member of thisparliament representing a regional electorate, I am particularly ...
Speech byTim MulherinMEMBER FOR MACKAYHansard Thursday, 23 August 2012AUSTRALIAN AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE CORPORATIONMr MULHERIN (Mackay—ALP) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (3.20 pm): The flagged closureyesterday of Australian Agricultural College Corporation ...
Speech byTim MulherinMEMBER FOR MACKAYHansard Thursday, 23 August 2012PUBLIC SERVICE AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr MULHERIN (Mackay—ALP) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (4.55 pm): I rise to oppose thePublic Service and Other Legislation Amendment ...
Speech byTim MulherinMEMBER FOR MACKAYHansard Thursday, 23 August 2012RUGBY LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIPS; MACKAY HISTORICAL SOCIETYMr MULHERIN (Mackay—ALP) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (9.35 pm): My electorate ofMackay recently hosted the best under 12-rugby ...
Speech byTim MulherinMEMBER FOR MACKAYHansard Tuesday, 11 September 2012AGRICULTURAL COLLEGESMr MULHERIN (Mackay—ALP) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (11.57 am): Agricultural MinisterMcVeigh’s humiliating backdown on threats to close agricultural colleges ...
Speech byTim MulherinMEMBER FOR MACKAYHansard Wednesday, 12 September 2012ANIMAL CARE AND PROTECTION AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr MULHERIN (Mackay—ALP) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (3.53 pm): I rise to make acontribution to the debate on the ...
Speech byTim MulherinMEMBER FOR MACKAYHansard Thursday, 13 September 2012MACKAY STATE HIGH SCHOOL, CENTENARYMr MULHERIN (Mackay—ALP) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (1.22 am): On Saturday, 25August I had the privilege of attending the Mackay State High ...
Speech byTim MulherinMEMBER FOR MACKAYHansard Tuesday, 13 November 2012SUSTAINABLE PLANNING AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr MULHERIN (Mackay—ALP) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (8.45 pm): I rise to speak on theSustainable Planning and Other ...
Speech byTim MulherinMEMBER FOR MACKAYHansard Thursday, 15 November 2012MINISTER FOR HEALTH; NEWMAN GOVERNMENT, PERFORMANCEMr MULHERIN (Mackay—ALP) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (6.11 pm): This morning duringquestion time we saw another extraordinary ...
Speech byTim MulherinMEMBER FOR MACKAYHansard Tuesday, 27 November 2012AGRICULTURE INDUSTRYMr MULHERIN (Mackay—ALP) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (12.20 pm): Last week saw therelease of the biggest puff piece of policy the agricultural sector in ...
Speech byTim MulherinMEMBER FOR MACKAYHansard Friday, 14 September 2012APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILL; FISCAL REPAIR AMENDMENT BILLMr MULHERIN (Mackay—ALP) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (5.26pm): The 2012 statebudget will go down in ...
Speech byTim MulherinMEMBER FOR MACKAYHansard Thursday, 1 November 2012ANDREW, MR CMr MULHERIN (Mackay—ALP) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (9.10 pm): I had the honour ofbeing one of the speakers at the funeral of Cedric Andrew Andrew last Friday, 26 ...
Speech byTim MulherinMEMBER FOR MACKAYHansard Thursday, 1 November 2012SOUTH SEA ISLANDERS, SESQUICENTENARYMr MULHERIN (Mackay—ALP) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (3.09 pm): As many memberswould no doubt be aware, 2013 is a significant year for the South ...
Speech byTim MulherinMEMBER FOR MACKAYHansard Thursday, 1 November 2012SURAT BASIN RAIL (INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT AND MANAGEMENT) BILLMr MULHERIN (Mackay—ALP) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (8.05 pm): The opposition will besupporting the Surat Basin Rail ...
Speech byTim MulherinMEMBER FOR MACKAYHansard Tuesday, 13 November 2012TAFE COLLEGESMr MULHERIN (Mackay—ALP) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (11.35 am): In another blow toregional Queensland, last week this LNP government announced the potential closure of ...
Speech byTim MulherinMEMBER FOR MACKAYHansard Tuesday, 31 July 2012ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION (GREENTAPE REDUCTION) AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr MULHERIN (Mackay—ALP) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (12.25 pm): I rise to make a briefcontribution to ...
Speech byTim MulherinMEMBER FOR MACKAYHansard Tuesday, 31 July 2012MOTION: NATIONAL DISABILITY INSURANCE SCHEMEMr MULHERIN (Mackay—ALP) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (5.38 pm): I second the motionmoved by the opposition leader. The Premier continues to ...
Speech byTim MulherinMEMBER FOR MACKAYHansard Tuesday, 31 July 2012OLYMPIC GAMES, MACKAY ATHLETESMr MULHERIN (Mackay—ALP) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (9.21 pm): Over the past fewdays many Australians, me included, have been enjoying with great pride the ...
Speech byTim MulherinMEMBER FOR MACKAYHansard Tuesday, 13 November 2012MOTION: EDUCATION, FUNDINGMr MULHERIN (Mackay—ALP) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (5.54 pm): The Premier and theeducation minister have broken a promise to the independent school sector ...
Speech byHon. Campbell NewmanMEMBER FOR ASHGROVEHansard Wednesday, 6 June 2012MINISTERIAL STATEMENTTownsville, Community CabinetHon. CKT NEWMAN (Ashgrove—LNP) (Premier) (2.04 pm): I am pleased to inform the House thatmy government will be visiting Townsville ...
Speech byHon. Campbell NewmanMEMBER FOR ASHGROVEHansard Wednesday, 6 June 2012MINISTERIAL STATEMENTMajor Projects, Environmental ProtectionHon. CKT NEWMAN (Ashgrove—LNP) (Premier) (2.06 pm): This government believes that we canhave superior environmental ...
Speech byHon. Campbell NewmanMEMBER FOR ASHGROVEHansard Wednesday, 6 June 2012MINISTERIAL STATEMENTError in Answer to Question; UNESCO ReportHon. CKT NEWMAN (Ashgrove—LNP) (Premier) (7.31 pm), by leave: I refer to my answer to aquestion without notice earlier ...
Speech byHon. Campbell NewmanMEMBER FOR ASHGROVEHansard Wednesday, 6 June 2012MINISTERIAL STATEMENTQueensland WeekHon. CKT NEWMAN (Ashgrove—LNP) (Premier) (2.02pm): Each year the Queenslandgovernment hosts Queensland Week. This celebratory week marks ...
Speech byHon. Campbell NewmanMEMBER FOR ASHGROVEHansard Tuesday, 29 May 2012MINISTERIAL EXPENSESMinisterial ExpensesHon. CKT NEWMAN (Ashgrove—LNP) (Premier) (9.38 am): I lay upon the table of the House thepublic report of ministerial expenses for the former ...
Speech byHon. Campbell NewmanMEMBER FOR ASHGROVEHansard Wednesday, 30 May 2012MINISTERIAL STATEMENTHendra VirusHon. CKT NEWMAN (Ashgrove—LNP) (Premier) (2.06 pm): I rise to advise the House of twoconfirmed cases of Hendra virus: one where a horse has died on ...
Speech byHon. Campbell NewmanMEMBER FOR ASHGROVEHansard Thursday, 31 May 2012MINISTERIAL STATEMENTUrban Land Development AuthorityHon. CKT NEWMAN (Ashgrove—LNP) (Premier) (9.32am): Iam pleased to report that mygovernment is well on its way to delivering on ...
Speech byHon. Campbell NewmanMEMBER FOR ASHGROVEHansard Thursday, 21 June 2012MINISTERIAL STATEMENTDestinationQHon. CKT NEWMAN (Ashgrove—LNP) (Premier) (10.00 am): Today I would like to update theHouse on an important development to come from the first 100 ...
Speech byDavid GibsonMEMBER FOR GYMPIEHansard Tuesday, 13 November 2012MINERAL RESOURCES (MARY RIVER DAM SITE) AMENDMENT BILL: ORDER DISCHARGEDMr GIBSON (Gympie—LNP) (11.08 am): I rise to support this motion put forward by the member forNicklin and I support ...
Speech byDavid GibsonMEMBER FOR GYMPIEHansard Wednesday, 14 November 2012DISABILITY SERVICES (YOUR LIFE YOUR CHOICE) AMENDMENT BILLMr GIBSON (Gympie—LNP) (8.55 pm): I rise to make a contribution to the Disability Services (YourLife Your Choice) Amendment Bill ...
Speech byDavid GibsonMEMBER FOR GYMPIEHansard Thursday, 15 November 2012GYMPIE, ST PATRICK’S COLLEGEMr GIBSON (Gympie—LNP) (3.52 pm): This is the time of the year when parents and others fromacross this great state celebrate with their year 12 children as ...
Speech byDavid GibsonMEMBER FOR GYMPIEHansard Thursday, 15 November 2012ABORIGINAL AND TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER LAND HOLDING BILL: MOTIONMr GIBSON (Gympie—LNP) (4.59 pm): It is amazing that members of the opposition would movethis motion. They have the ...
Speech byDavid KemptonMEMBER FOR COOKHansard Thursday, 31 May 2012MAIDEN SPEECHMr KEMPTON (Cook—LNP) (5.40 pm): I acknowledge the Premier, Campbell Newman, who hasprovided us all with a vision for change and a strong hand on the tiller; the Deputy Premier, ...
Speech byHon. Dean WellsMEMBER FOR MURRUMBAHansard Thursday, 16 February 2012MURRUMBA ELECTORATE, EDUCATIONHon. DM WELLS (Murrumba—ALP) (7.01 pm): Mr Speaker, it is an honour to be called to make thelast speech of Queensland’s 53rd Parliament. And it is ...
Speech byDeb FrecklingtonMEMBER FOR NANANGOHansard Tuesday, 29 May 2012MAIDEN SPEECHMrs FRECKLINGTON (Nanango—LNP) (3.03 pm): It is with pleasure that today I rise in this 54thparliament as the member for Nanango to deliver my maiden speech. Madam Deputy ...
Speech byDeb FrecklingtonMEMBER FOR NANANGOHansard Wednesday, 30 May 2012KILCOY HOSPITALMrs FRECKLINGTON (Nanango—LNP) (11.09 pm): I am very proud to mention that on Friday, 25May the community of Kilcoy celebrated the 100-year anniversary of their hospital, ...
Speech byDeb FrecklingtonMEMBER FOR NANANGOHansard Thursday, 7 June 2012NANANGO ELECTORATE, ROAD NETWORKMrs FRECKLINGTON (Nanango—LNP) (2.51 pm): I rise to speak on the state of the road networkin the electorate of Nanango. I have seen firsthand the failure ...
Speech byDavid KemptonMEMBER FOR COOKHansard Wednesday, 12 September 2012ANIMAL CARE AND PROTECTION AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr KEMPTON (Cook—LNP) (4.51 pm): The Animal Care and Protection and Other LegislationAmendment Bill is not intended to ...
Speech byDavid KemptonMEMBER FOR COOKHansard Friday, 14 September 2012APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILL; FISCAL REPAIR AMENDMENT BILLMr KEMPTON (Cook—LNP) (4.26 pm): I offer my response to the Appropriation (Parliament) Bill2012, the ...
Speech byDavid KemptonMEMBER FOR COOKHansard Thursday, 1 November 2012MOTION OF CONDOLENCE: DEERAL, MR EMr KEMPTON (Cook—LNP) (9.52 am): I acknowledge and welcome the family and friends ofMr Eric Deeral who have travelled from Hope Vale in honour of their ...
Speech byDavid KemptonMEMBER FOR COOKHansard Thursday, 15 November 2012INDIGENOUS COMMUNITIES, LAND TENUREMr KEMPTON (Cook—LNP) (2.36pm): For the first time in the history of Queensland anopportunity may exist for an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander to ...
Speech byDavid KemptonMEMBER FOR COOKHansard Thursday, 15 November 2012ABORIGINAL AND TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER LAND HOLDING BILL: MOTIONMr KEMPTON (Cook—LNP) (5.30 pm): The Leader of Opposition Business should educate themember for Bundamba about the people who ...
Speech byHon. Dean WellsMEMBER FOR MURRUMBAHansard Tuesday, 14 February 2012MOTION: PRIVATE HEALTH INSURANCE REBATEHon. DM WELLS (Murrumba—ALP) (6.11 pm): An extraordinary air of unreality pervades thischamber when, just days out from an election campaign, an ...
Speech byDeb FrecklingtonMEMBER FOR NANANGOHansard Tuesday, 21 August 2012MOTION: QUEENSLAND RAILMrs FRECKLINGTON (Nanango—LNP) (6.00 pm): I am unsure how I can follow that. I wouldremind the previous speaker that in its midyear fiscal review the previous ...
Speech byDeb FrecklingtonMEMBER FOR NANANGOHansard Tuesday, 21 August 2012CRIMINAL LAW AMENDMENT BILLMrs FRECKLINGTON (Nanango—LNP) (8.00 pm): I rise to support the Criminal Law AmendmentBill 2012 which aims to put in place six important new changes: to ...
Speech byDeb FrecklingtonMEMBER FOR NANANGOHansard Tuesday, 21 August 2012GAMBRILL, MRS BMrs FRECKLINGTON (Nanango—LNP) (9.43 pm): I would like to acknowledge the passing of oneof the South Burnett’s community elders in Beryl Gambrill nee Bligh-Watson. I ...
Speech byDeb FrecklingtonMEMBER FOR NANANGOHansard Wednesday, 22 August 2012MINES LEGISLATION (STREAMLINING) AMENDMENT BILLMrs FRECKLINGTON (Nanango—LNP) (5.08pm): I rise to support the Mines Legislation(Streamlining) Amendment Bill 2012 which aims to provide ...
Speech byDeb FrecklingtonMEMBER FOR NANANGOHansard Thursday, 23 August 2012HEAVY VEHICLE NATIONAL LAW BILLMrs FRECKLINGTON (Nanango—LNP) (11.10 am): I rise to support the Heavy Vehicle NationalLaw Bill 2012. As Assistant Minister for Regulatory Reform, it is ...
Speech byDeb FrecklingtonMEMBER FOR NANANGOHansard Tuesday, 19 June 2012TREASURY (COST OF LIVING) AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMrs FRECKLINGTON (Nanango—LNP) (2.56 pm): I rise to support the Treasury (Cost of Living)and Other Legislation Amendment Bill ...
Speech byDeb FrecklingtonMEMBER FOR NANANGOHansard Tuesday, 19 June 2012KINGAROY STATE HIGH SCHOOL, BUSINESS LUNCHMrs FRECKLINGTON (Nanango—LNP) (9.32pm): On Friday, 1 June I had the pleasure ofattending the Kingaroy State High School annual ‘business lunch’. ...
Speech byDeb FrecklingtonMEMBER FOR NANANGOHansard Thursday, 12 July 2012NANANGO ELECTORATE, FLOOD RECOVERYMrs FRECKLINGTON (Nanango—LNP) (2.41 pm): I am pleased that the regions are finally beinggiven some recognition. It is all due to the LNP government and ...
Speech byDeb FrecklingtonMEMBER FOR NANANGOHansard Thursday, 12 July 2012ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION (GREENTAPE REDUCTION) AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMrs FRECKLINGTON (Nanango—LNP) (5.45 pm): I rise to support the Environmental Protection(Greentape ...
Speech byDeb FrecklingtonMEMBER FOR NANANGOHansard Wednesday, 1 August 2012CRIMINAL LAW (FALSE EVIDENCE BEFORE PARLIAMENT) AMENDMENT BILLMrs FRECKLINGTON (Nanango—LNP) (6.21pm): I rise to support the Criminal Law (FalseEvidence Before Parliament) Amendment ...
Speech byDeb FrecklingtonMEMBER FOR NANANGOHansard Wednesday, 1 August 2012KUMBIA, CENTENARYMrs FRECKLINGTON (Nanango—LNP) (8.42 pm): I rise tonight to tell the House about how proudI am to mention that on Saturday the Kumbia community celebrated 100 years of ...
Speech byDeb FrecklingtonMEMBER FOR NANANGOHansard Wednesday, 20 June 2012HEALTH AND HOSPITALS NETWORK AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL AND HEALTH LEGISLATION (HEALTH PRACTITIONER REGULATION NATIONAL LAW) AMENDMENT BILLMrs FRECKLINGTON (Nanango—LNP) (9.49 ...
Speech byDavid GibsonMEMBER FOR GYMPIEHansard Wednesday, 31 October 2012APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL AND APPROPRIATION BILL: AGRICULTURE, RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEEMr GIBSON (Gympie—LNP) (8.35 pm): I rise to make a contribution to this debate with ...
Speech byDavid KemptonMEMBER FOR COOKHansard Thursday, 2 August 2012NAPRANUMMr KEMPTON (Cook—LNP) (3.02pm): I would like to inform the House that the NapranumAboriginal community is today engaged in a whole-of-community change program that will bring ...
Speech byIan RickussMEMBER FOR LOCKYERHansard Thursday, 15 November 2012ABORIGINAL AND TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER LAND HOLDING BILLMr RICKUSS (Lockyer—LNP) (5.47pm): I rise to make a contribution to the debate on theAboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Land ...
Speech byIan WalkerMEMBER FOR MANSFIELDHansard Wednesday, 30 May 2012MAIDEN SPEECHMr WALKER (Mansfield—LNP) (8.32 pm): I congratulate and thank my good friend and colleaguethe member for Greenslopes, who preceded me, on a wonderful speech. I thank Her ...
Speech byIan WalkerMEMBER FOR MANSFIELDHansard Thursday, 7 June 2012HOPE FOUNDATIONMr WALKER (Mansfield—LNP) (3.11 pm): It was interesting to hear the member for Sandgatespeak about volunteerism. That that subject came up so often in maiden speeches, ...
Speech byIan WalkerMEMBER FOR MANSFIELDHansard Thursday, 21 June 2012QUEENSLAND GREATSMr WALKER (Mansfield—LNP) (12.43am): During Queensland Week 2012 our Premierrecognised six Queensland Greats, including Meals on Wheels Queensland, which received the award ...
Speech byIan RickussMEMBER FOR LOCKYERHansard Thursday, 13 September 2012APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILL; FISCAL REPAIR AMENDMENT BILLMr RICKUSS (Lockyer—LNP) (12.39 am): I rise to say a few words about the Appropriation Bill.This is an ...
Speech byIan RickussMEMBER FOR LOCKYERHansard Wednesday, 31 October 2012APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL AND APPROPRIATION BILL: AGRICULTURE, RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEEMr RICKUSS (Lockyer—LNP) (8.15pm): I rise to make a brief comment on the ...
Speech byIan RickussMEMBER FOR LOCKYERHansard Thursday, 15 November 2012AGRICULTURE, RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEEReportMr RICKUSS (Lockyer—LNP) (10.04 am): I table the Agriculture, Resources and EnvironmentCommittee’s report No. 12 titled Subordinate ...
Speech byIan RickussMEMBER FOR LOCKYERHansard Thursday, 15 November 2012COUNTRY RACINGMr RICKUSS (Lockyer—LNP) (3.14 pm): It gives me great pleasure to rise today to congratulatethis government on what it is doing for country racing. On the weekend I had the ...
Speech byIan RickussMEMBER FOR LOCKYERHansard Thursday, 15 November 2012ABORIGINAL AND TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER LAND HOLDING BILL: MOTIONMr RICKUSS (Lockyer—LNP) (4.48pm): I rise to briefly outline why this motion cannot besupported. It is just outrageous. This ...
Speech byIan RickussMEMBER FOR LOCKYERHansard Wednesday, 6 June 2012AGRICULTURE, RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEEReportMr RICKUSS (Lockyer—LNP) (2.31 pm): I rise to table a report from the Agriculture, Resources andEnvironment Committee, Report No. 2 on ...
Speech byIan RickussMEMBER FOR LOCKYERHansard Thursday, 7 June 2012UNIVERSITY OF QUEENSLAND, GATTON CAMPUSMr RICKUSS (Lockyer—LNP) (3.45 pm): It gives me great pleasure to rise today. I would like tocomment on what the minister has just spoken about. I have ...
Speech byIan RickussMEMBER FOR LOCKYERHansard Wednesday, 20 June 2012AGRICULTURE, RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEEReportMr RICKUSS (Lockyer—LNP) (2.31pm): I table the Agriculture, Resources and EnvironmentCommittee Report No. 4: subordinate Legislation SL ...
Speech byIan RickussMEMBER FOR LOCKYERHansard Thursday, 21 June 2012TOOWOOMBA, SECOND RANGE CROSSINGMr RICKUSS (Lockyer—LNP) (3.43 pm): I rise to make a few comments about the Toowoombarange crossing. Unfortunately, the Toowoomba range crossing—and Iam sure ...
Speech byIan RickussMEMBER FOR LOCKYERHansard Thursday, 21 June 2012VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING (COMMONWEALTH POWERS) BILLMr RICKUSS (Lockyer—LNP) (5.19 pm): I rise to make a brief contribution to the debate on theVocational Education and Training ...
Speech byIan RickussMEMBER FOR LOCKYERHansard Wednesday, 11 July 2012ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION (GREENTAPE REDUCTION) AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr RICKUSS (Lockyer—LNP) (4.28 pm): I rise to say a few words as chair of the parliamentarycommittee that ...
Speech byIan WalkerMEMBER FOR MANSFIELDHansard Tuesday, 10 July 2012SOUTHSIDE SPORT AND COMMUNITY CLUBMr WALKER (Mansfield—LNP) (9.59 pm): I rise to speak about a wonderful organisation within theMansfield electorate, the Southside Sport and Community Club. ...
Speech byIan WalkerMEMBER FOR MANSFIELDHansard Wednesday, 11 July 2012SUSTAINABLE PLANNING AMENDMENT REGULATION (NO. 2): DISALLOWANCEMr WALKER (Mansfield—LNP) (9.09 pm): I move—That the Sustainable Planning Amendment Regulation (No. 2) of 2012, Subordinate ...
Speech byIan WalkerMEMBER FOR MANSFIELDHansard Thursday, 12 July 2012ELECTRICITY (EARLY TERMINATION) AMENDMENT BILLMr WALKER (Mansfield—LNP) (12.13 pm): It is certainly amazing to hear that one of the argumentsagainst this proposed legislation is that it is ...
Speech byIan WalkerMEMBER FOR MANSFIELDHansard Thursday, 2 August 2012STORM SAFE PROGRAMMr WALKER (Mansfield—LNP) (3.14 pm): Last Thursday, 26 July, I had the privilege of launchingthe Storm Safe Program, which is sponsored by the Mount Gravatt Community ...
Speech byIan WalkerMEMBER FOR MANSFIELDHansard Thursday, 23 August 2012MOUNT GRAVATT SHOWMr WALKER (Mansfield—LNP) (9.29 pm): The weekend of 28 and 29 July dawned with beautifulweather and saw the 97th Mount Gravatt Show occur in the electorate of Mansfield. ...
Speech byIan RickussMEMBER FOR LOCKYERHansard Tuesday, 31 July 2012GATTON RESEARCH STATION; HORTICULTURE INDUSTRY; IPSWICH TERTIARY HOSPITALMr RICKUSS (Lockyer—LNP) (9.10 pm): Last week Minister McVeigh visited my electorate. It was aresounding success. ...
Speech byIan RickussMEMBER FOR LOCKYERHansard Wednesday, 22 August 2012MINES LEGISLATION (STREAMLINING) AMENDMENT BILLMr RICKUSS (Lockyer—LNP) (4.10pm): I rise with great glee to respond to the ridiculousstatements that have just been put forward by the ...
Speech byIan RickussMEMBER FOR LOCKYERHansard Wednesday, 12 September 2012ANIMAL CARE AND PROTECTION AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr RICKUSS (Lockyer—LNP) (5.01 pm): I rise to speak in the debate of the Animal Care andProtection and Other Legislation ...
Speech byIan RickussMEMBER FOR LOCKYERHansard Wednesday, 12 September 2012AGRICULTURE, RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEEReportMr RICKUSS (Lockyer—LNP) (2.28pm): I table the Agriculture, Resources and EnvironmentCommittee’s report No. 8, titled Report on ...
Speech byIan WalkerMEMBER FOR MANSFIELDHansard Wednesday, 12 September 2012QUEENSLAND ART GALLERY AMENDMENT BILLMr WALKER (Mansfield—LNP) (10.27 pm): I rise to speak in support of the bill tonight. The DeputyPremier has particularly asked me to go through a ...
Speech byIan WalkerMEMBER FOR MANSFIELDHansard Thursday, 13 September 2012APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILL; FISCAL REPAIR AMENDMENT BILLMr WALKER (Mansfield—LNP) (6.01 pm): I am pleased to rise to support the bills. I first want ...
Speech byIan WalkerMEMBER FOR MANSFIELDHansard Wednesday, 31 October 2012APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL AND APPROPRIATION BILL: STATE DEVELOPMENT, INFRASTRUCTURE AND INDUSTRY COMMITTEEMr WALKER (Mansfield—LNP) (5.15 pm): I am pleased to rise to engage in ...
Speech byIan WalkerMEMBER FOR MANSFIELDHansard Thursday, 1 November 2012ROCHEDALE COMMUNITY GARDENMr WALKER (Mansfield—LNP) (8.58 pm): It was my great pleasure on 23 September to attend awonderful event in my electorate. That was the regular meeting of the ...
Speech byIan RickussMEMBER FOR LOCKYERHansard Tuesday, 5 June 2012ADDRESS-IN-REPLYMr RICKUSS (Lockyer—LNP) (12.44 pm): I rise to speak in the address-in-reply for this 54thParliament. It was my privilege to be here when the Governor, accompanied by her ...
Speech byIan RickussMEMBER FOR LOCKYERHansard Tuesday, 5 June 2012LOCKYER ELECTORATE, FLOODSMr RICKUSS (Lockyer—LNP) (11.14 pm): I rise to speak on an issue of much concern in myelectorate. The devastating floods that happened in January 2011 have ...
Speech byIan WalkerMEMBER FOR MANSFIELDHansard Tuesday, 13 November 2012SUSTAINABLE PLANNING AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr WALKER (Mansfield—LNP) (10.15 pm): I have waited a long time for this evening. It is a greathonour to be standing here and to ...
Speech byIan WalkerMEMBER FOR MANSFIELDHansard Tuesday, 10 July 2012NOTICE OF MOTIONDisallowance of Statutory InstrumentMr WALKER (Mansfield—LNP) (7.35 pm), by leave: I give notice that I will move—That the Sustainable Planning Amendment Regulation (No. 2) of ...
Speech byHon. Jeff SeeneyMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard Thursday, 1 November 2012MINISTERIAL STATEMENTRoyalties for the RegionsHon. JW SEENEY (Callide—LNP) (Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development,Infrastructure and Planning) (10.04 am): Next week our ...
Speech byHon. Jeff SeeneyMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard Thursday, 1 November 2012ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BILLMessage from GovernorHon. JW SEENEY (Callide—LNP) (Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development,Infrastructure and Planning) (11.43 am): I present a ...
Speech byHon. Jeff SeeneyMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard Thursday, 1 November 2012SURAT BASIN RAIL (INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT AND MANAGEMENT) BILLHon. JW SEENEY (Callide—LNP) (Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development,Infrastructure and Planning) (7.31 ...
Speech byHon. Jeff SeeneyMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard Thursday, 1 November 2012SURAT BASIN RAIL (INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT AND MANAGEMENT) BILLHon. JW SEENEY (Callide—LNP) (Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development,Infrastructure and Planning) (8.35 ...
Speech byHon. Jeff SeeneyMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard Wednesday, 12 September 2012MINISTERIAL STATEMENTCoal IndustryHon. JW SEENEY (Callide—LNP) (Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development,Infrastructure and Planning) (2.09 pm): Yesterday I spoke in the ...
Speech byHon. Jeff SeeneyMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard Thursday, 13 September 2012MINISTERIAL STATEMENTBudget, Mining RoyaltiesHon. JW SEENEY (Callide—LNP) (Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development,Infrastructure and Planning) (9.37 am): Two months ago ...
Speech byHon. Jeff SeeneyMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard Thursday, 13 September 2012APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILL; FISCAL REPAIR AMENDMENT BILLHon. JW SEENEY (Callide—LNP) (Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development,Infrastructure and ...
Speech byHon. Jeff SeeneyMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard Thursday, 13 September 2012SUSTAINABLE PLANNING AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLHon. JW SEENEY (Callide—LNP) (Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development,Infrastructure and Planning) (2.30pm): I ...
Speech byHon. Jeff SeeneyMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard Wednesday, 1 August 2012MINISTERIAL STATEMENTMary ValleyHon. JW SEENEY (Callide—LNP) (Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development,Infrastructure and Planning) (2.14 pm): Today I want to announce the ...
Speech byHon. Jeff SeeneyMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard Thursday, 2 August 2012MINISTERIAL STATEMENTAbbot Point Coal TerminalHon. JW SEENEY (Callide—LNP) (Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development,Infrastructure and Planning) (9.37 am): The Newman ...
Speech byHon. Jeff SeeneyMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard Tuesday, 21 August 2012MOTION OF CONDOLENCE: LAMONT, MR CCHon. JW SEENEY (Callide—LNP) (Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development,Infrastructure and Planning) (10.07 am): It is with some regret that I ...
Speech byHon. Jeff SeeneyMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard Tuesday, 21 August 2012MINISTERIAL STATEMENTInfrastructure Projects, Federal FundingHon. JW SEENEY (Callide—LNP) (Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development,Infrastructure and Planning) (10.17 am): Our ...
Speech byHon. Jeff SeeneyMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard Wednesday, 11 July 2012SUSTAINABLE PLANNING AMENDMENT REGULATION (NO. 2): DISALLOWANCEHon. JW SEENEY (Callide—LNP) (Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development,Infrastructure and Planning) (9.19 pm): ...
Speech byHon. Jeff SeeneyMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard Thursday, 12 July 2012MINISTERIAL STATEMENTState Planning PoliciesHon. JW SEENEY (Callide—LNP) (Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development,Infrastructure and Planning) (9.38 am): Proper planning is ...
Speech byHon. Jeff SeeneyMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard Tuesday, 31 July 2012MINISTERIAL STATEMENTMajor Projects; Regional PlanningHon. JW SEENEY (Callide—LNP) (Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development,Infrastructure and Planning) (9.53 am): In four short ...
Speech byHon. Jeff SeeneyMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard Wednesday, 22 August 2012MINISTERIAL STATEMENTOffice of the Leader of the Opposition, Report; Galilee BasinHon. JW SEENEY (Callide—LNP) (Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development,Infrastructure and ...
Speech byHon. Jeff SeeneyMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard Thursday, 23 August 2012MINISTERIAL STATEMENTState Planning PoliciesHon. JW SEENEY (Callide—LNP) (Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development,Infrastructure and Planning) (9.43 am): Over the past three ...
Speech byHon. Jeff SeeneyMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard Tuesday, 11 September 2012MINISTERIAL STATEMENTCoal IndustryHon. JW SEENEY (Callide—LNP) (Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development,Infrastructure and Planning) (10.20 am): Coalmining is crucial to ...
Speech byHon. Jeff SeeneyMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard Friday, 14 September 2012MINISTERIAL STATEMENTState FinancesHon. JW SEENEY (Callide—LNP) (Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development,Infrastructure and Planning) (9.38 am): On coming to the government ...
Speech byHon. Jeff SeeneyMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard Friday, 14 September 2012SURAT BASIN RAIL (INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT AND MANAGEMENT) BILLHon. JW SEENEY (Callide—LNP) (Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development,Infrastructure and Planning) (2.43 ...
Speech byHon. Jeff SeeneyMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard Wednesday, 31 October 2012MINISTERIAL STATEMENTGreat Barrier ReefHon. JW SEENEY (Callide—LNP) (Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development,Infrastructure and Planning) (2.27pm): Our government has ...
Speech byHon. Jeff SeeneyMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard Tuesday, 13 November 2012SUSTAINABLE PLANNING AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLHon. JW SEENEY (Callide—LNP) (Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development,Infrastructure and Planning) (10.30 pm), in ...
Speech byHon. Jeff SeeneyMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard Tuesday, 13 November 2012SUSTAINABLE PLANNING AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLSecond ReadingHon. JW SEENEY (Callide—LNP) (Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development,Infrastructure and Planning) ...
Speech byHon. Jeff SeeneyMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard Tuesday, 13 November 2012MINISTERIAL STATEMENTAbbot PointHon. JW SEENEY (Callide—LNP) (Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development,Infrastructure and Planning) (9.47 am): The port of Abbot Point is an ...
Speech byJo-Ann MillerMEMBER FOR BUNDAMBAHansard Wednesday, 22 August 2012MINES LEGISLATION (STREAMLINING) AMENDMENT BILLMrs MILLER (Bundamba—ALP) (3.48 pm): This legislation is evidence that, when it comes to the‘N’ in LNP, the mining industry comes first. ...
Speech byJo-Ann MillerMEMBER FOR BUNDAMBAHansard Thursday, 23 August 2012PUBLIC SERVICE AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMrs MILLER (Bundamba—ALP) (5.45 pm): I wish to raise in this House the ideological hatred ofthose opposite for the workers of ...
Speech byJo-Ann MillerMEMBER FOR BUNDAMBAHansard Tuesday, 11 September 2012QUEENSLAND HEALTH, JOBSMrs MILLER (Bundamba—ALP) (12.17pm): The people of Queensland are very angry andconfused by the contradictory statements of the Minister for Health, also known ...
Speech byJo-Ann MillerMEMBER FOR BUNDAMBAHansard Wednesday, 12 September 2012QUEENSLAND ART GALLERY AMENDMENT BILLMrs MILLER (Bundamba—ALP) (9.41 pm): I rise to contribute to the debate on the Queensland ArtGallery Amendment Bill 2012. As the member for South ...
Speech byJo-Ann MillerMEMBER FOR BUNDAMBAHansard Wednesday, 12 September 2012PUBLIC SERVICE, JOBSMrs MILLER (Bundamba—ALP) (11.26 pm): At the outset I would like to table the definition of‘pastiche’ for the benefit of the member for Mansfield, who has ...
Speech byJo-Ann MillerMEMBER FOR BUNDAMBAHansard Tuesday, 30 October 2012HOLIDAYS AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMrs MILLER (Bundamba—ALP) (4.48 pm): In the estimates committee hearing in this parliamentwe heard the Attorney-General admit, under some ...
Speech byJo-Ann MillerMEMBER FOR BUNDAMBAHansard Tuesday, 30 October 2012MOTION: AGED CAREMrs MILLER (Bundamba—ALP) (5.30 pm): I move—That this House:• Notes the Premier’s statement that his government plans to exit the provision of aged-care services;• ...
Speech byJo-Ann MillerMEMBER FOR BUNDAMBAHansard Tuesday, 30 October 2012BUNDAMBA ELECTORATE, EVENTSMrs MILLER (Bundamba—ALP) (10.03 pm): It is always my great pleasure as the member forBundamba to attend and support great community events and school awards ...
Speech byJo-Ann MillerMEMBER FOR BUNDAMBAHansard Wednesday, 31 October 2012APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL AND APPROPRIATION BILL: COMMITTEE OF THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLYMrs MILLER (Bundamba—ALP) (3.34 pm): I rise to contribute to the debate on the report of ...
Speech byJo-Ann MillerMEMBER FOR BUNDAMBAHansard Wednesday, 31 October 2012APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL AND APPROPRIATION BILL: AGRICULTURE, RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEEMrs MILLER (Bundamba—ALP) (8.50 pm): I rise to speak to the estimates committee ...
Speech byJo-Ann MillerMEMBER FOR BUNDAMBAHansard Wednesday, 31 October 2012APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL AND APPROPRIATION BILL: HEALTH AND COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEEMrs MILLER (Bundamba—ALP) (10.10 pm): It gives me great pleasure to speak in the ...
Speech byJo-Ann MillerMEMBER FOR BUNDAMBAHansard Thursday, 13 September 2012APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILL; FISCAL REPAIR AMENDMENT BILLMrs MILLER (Bundamba—ALP) (10.40 pm): This is a budget that is a fraud on the people of theelectorate ...
Speech byJo-Ann MillerMEMBER FOR BUNDAMBAHansard Friday, 14 September 2012NEWMAN GOVERNMENTMrs MILLER (Bundamba—ALP) (9.00 pm): I rise tonight to speak about the extraordinary responsein the Courier-Mail to Premier Campbell Newman’s assertion that it is ...
Speech byJo-Ann MillerMEMBER FOR BUNDAMBAHansard Tuesday, 30 October 2012NOTICE OF MOTIONAged CareMrs MILLER (Bundamba—ALP) (10.13 am): I give notice that I will move—That this House:• Notes the Premier’s statement that his government plans to exit the ...
Speech byJo-Ann MillerMEMBER FOR BUNDAMBAHansard Thursday, 2 August 2012TENANT ADVICE AND ADVOCACY SERVICE; MINISTER FOR HOUSING AND PUBLIC WORKSMrs MILLER (Bundamba—ALP) (5.47 pm): In another attack on vulnerable people in need, thisheartless ‘Landlord ...
Speech byJo-Ann MillerMEMBER FOR BUNDAMBAHansard Tuesday, 21 August 2012BREASTSCREEN QUEENSLANDMrs MILLER (Bundamba—ALP) (12.18 pm): Cancer is not a word that most of us want to hear. Asa diagnosis, it strikes terror into our hearts—for us, our family and our ...
Speech byJo-Ann MillerMEMBER FOR BUNDAMBAHansard Tuesday, 21 August 2012CRIMINAL LAW AMENDMENT BILLMrs MILLER (Bundamba—ALP) (3.13 pm): I rise to contribute to the debate on the Criminal LawAmendment Bill 2012. As the Leader of the Opposition has indicated, ...
Speech byJo-Ann MillerMEMBER FOR BUNDAMBAHansard Tuesday, 21 August 2012BLACKSTONE AND DINMORE STATE SCHOOLSMrs MILLER (Bundamba—ALP) (9.22 pm): I want to talk about the complete hypocrisy of the LNPministers in this government and as shadow ministers whilst ...
Speech byJo-Ann MillerMEMBER FOR BUNDAMBAHansard Thursday, 21 June 2012VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING (COMMONWEALTH POWERS) BILLMrs MILLER (Bundamba—ALP) (4.09 pm): It gives me great pleasure to rise today in support of theVocational Education and Training ...
Speech byJo-Ann MillerMEMBER FOR BUNDAMBAHansard Tuesday, 10 July 2012NOTICES OF MOTIONPublic HousingMrs MILLER (Bundamba—ALP) (9.59 am): I give notice that I will move—That this House:• acknowledges the government’s proposed reforms to public housing are ...
Speech byJo-Ann MillerMEMBER FOR BUNDAMBAHansard Tuesday, 10 July 2012MOTION: PUBLIC HOUSINGMrs MILLER (Bundamba—ALP) (5.30 pm): I move—That this House:• acknowledges the government’s proposed reforms to public housing are creating fear and uncertainty among ...
Speech byJo-Ann MillerMEMBER FOR BUNDAMBAHansard Thursday, 12 July 2012PARLIAMENTARY CRIME AND MISCONDUCT COMMITTEEParliamentary Crime and Misconduct Commissioner, ReportMrs MILLER (Bundamba—ALP) (10.14 am): I lay upon the table of the House the report of ...
Speech byJo-Ann MillerMEMBER FOR BUNDAMBAHansard Thursday, 12 July 2012REDBANK AMBULANCE STATIONMrs MILLER (Bundamba—ALP) (6.08 pm): Paramedics were recently voted by the public as themost trustworthy profession in the community. People recognise these great ...
Speech byJo-Ann MillerMEMBER FOR BUNDAMBAHansard Tuesday, 31 July 2012PENALTIES AND SENTENCES AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMrs MILLER (Bundamba—ALP) (8.11 pm): Thank you, Mr Deputy Speaker. Remarkable. I wouldlike to speak now on the Penalties and ...
Speech byJo-Ann MillerMEMBER FOR BUNDAMBAHansard Tuesday, 30 October 2012MOTION: HEALTH, COMMONWEALTH FUNDINGMrs MILLER (Bundamba—ALP) (12.31 pm): This motion is nothing more than the politics of self-preservation from a government that has the stench of ...
Speech byJo-Ann MillerMEMBER FOR BUNDAMBAHansard Thursday, 2 August 2012MINISTER FOR HOUSING AND PUBLIC WORKSMrs MILLER (Bundamba—ALP) (2.50 pm): This afternoon I rise to bring to the attention of theHouse the actions of the worst landlord in the ...
Speech byJo-Ann MillerMEMBER FOR BUNDAMBAHansard Wednesday, 20 June 2012WESTFALEN COMMUNITY GARDENSMrs MILLER (Bundamba—ALP) (11.42 pm): Within the Bundamba electorate a great bunch ofpeople are getting their hands dirty, and they love it! The Westfalen ...
Speech byMark BoothmanMEMBER FOR ALBERTHansard Tuesday, 29 May 2012MAIDEN SPEECHMr BOOTHMAN (Albert—LNP) (4.54 pm): Firstly, I wish to congratulate the Speaker of the House,Fiona Simpson. It is an honour to have you as our Speaker in the 54th Parliament. We ...
Speech byMark BoothmanMEMBER FOR ALBERTHansard Thursday, 31 May 2012SHOWCASE AWARDS FOR EXCELLENCE IN SCHOOLSMr BOOTHMAN (Albert—LNP) (3.51 pm): I am delighted to congratulate the many Albert electorateschools that were regional finalists in the Showcase ...
Speech byMark BoothmanMEMBER FOR ALBERTHansard Tuesday, 19 June 2012TREASURY (COST OF LIVING) AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr BOOTHMAN (Albert—LNP) (3.59 pm): The crippling costs of living are stifling households abilityto stay afloat. The Treasury ...
Speech byMark BoothmanMEMBER FOR ALBERTHansard Thursday, 21 June 2012VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING (COMMONWEALTH POWERS) BILLMr BOOTHMAN (Albert—LNP) (12.36 pm): I rise today to speak in support of the VocationalEducation and Training (Commonwealth ...
Speech byMark BoothmanMEMBER FOR ALBERTHansard Wednesday, 11 July 2012ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION (GREENTAPE REDUCTION) AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr BOOTHMAN (Albert—LNP) (5.52 pm): Today I stand here in support of the EnvironmentalProtection ...
Speech byHon. Mark McArdleMEMBER FOR CALOUNDRAHansard Tuesday, 5 June 2012ADDRESS-IN-REPLYHon. MF McARDLE (Caloundra—LNP) (Minister for Energy and Water Supply) (3.57 pm): I rise tomake a contribution today in the address-in-reply to the speech given by the ...
Speech byHon. Mark McArdleMEMBER FOR CALOUNDRAHansard Thursday, 7 June 2012MINISTERIAL STATEMENTWater InfrastructureHon. MF McARDLE (Caloundra—LNP) (Minister for Energy and Water Supply) (9.54 am): Duringthe past two years surplus water pipes from LinkWater’s ...
Speech byHon. Mark McArdleMEMBER FOR CALOUNDRAHansard Tuesday, 19 June 2012SOUTH-EAST QUEENSLAND WATER (DISTRIBUTION AND RETAIL RESTRUCTURING) AMENDMENT BILLIntroductionSouth-East Qld Water (Distribution & Retail Restructuring) A’ment BillHon. MF McARDLE ...
Speech byHon. Mark McArdleMEMBER FOR CALOUNDRAHansard Tuesday, 19 June 2012MOTION: BUDGET STRATEGIESHon. MF McARDLE (Caloundra—LNP) (Minister for Energy and Water Supply) (6.00 pm): I am notquite certain who is contesting the leadership over there, but I ...
Speech byHon. Mark McArdleMEMBER FOR CALOUNDRAHansard Tuesday, 19 June 2012TREASURY (COST OF LIVING) AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLHon. MF McARDLE (Caloundra—LNP) (Minister for Energy and Water Supply) (7.46 pm): I want tomake a short contribution to ...
Speech byHon. Mark McArdleMEMBER FOR CALOUNDRAHansard Wednesday, 20 June 2012HEALTH AND HOSPITALS NETWORK AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL AND HEALTH LEGISLATION (HEALTH PRACTITIONER REGULATION NATIONAL LAW) AMENDMENT BILLHon. MF McARDLE (Caloundra—LNP) ...
Speech byHon. Mark McArdleMEMBER FOR CALOUNDRAHansard Thursday, 21 June 2012MINISTERIAL STATEMENTGas Market ReviewHon. MF McARDLE (Caloundra—LNP) (Minister for Energy and Water Supply) (10.15 am): I ampleased to announce the release for consultation of the ...
Speech byHon. Mark McArdleMEMBER FOR CALOUNDRAHansard Thursday, 21 June 2012CIVIL PARTNERSHIPS AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLHon. MF McARDLE (Caloundra—LNP) (Minister for Energy and Water Supply) (9.46 pm): Let therecord show that the member for ...
Speech byMark McArdleMEMBER FOR CALOUNDRAHansard Tuesday, 14 February 2012MOTION: PRIVATE HEALTH INSURANCE REBATEMr McARDLE (Caloundra—LNP) (5.30 pm): I move—That this House condemns federal Labor’s plans to reduce the private health insurance rebate hot on ...
Speech byHon. Mark McArdleMEMBER FOR CALOUNDRAHansard Thursday, 17 May 2012PARLIAMENT OF QUEENSLAND AND OTHER ACTS AMENDMENT BILLHon. MF McARDLE (Caloundra—LNP) (Minister for Energy and Water Supply) (10.17 pm): Tonightthe Leader of the House hit the nail on ...
Speech byHon. Mark McArdleMEMBER FOR CALOUNDRAHansard Tuesday, 29 May 2012CALOUNDRA ELECTORATE, INFRASTRUCTUREHon. MF McARDLE (Caloundra—LNP) (Minister for Energy and Water Supply) (11.17 am): It is apleasure to follow the Leader of the Opposition, who spoke ...
Speech byHon. Mark McArdleMEMBER FOR CALOUNDRAHansard Wednesday, 30 May 2012MINISTERIAL STATEMENTElectricity PricesHon. MF McARDLE (Caloundra—LNP) (Minister for Energy and Water Supply) (2.24pm):Addressing cost-of-living pressures on Queensland families was a ...
Speech byMark BoothmanMEMBER FOR ALBERTHansard Thursday, 12 July 2012ORMEAU FAIRMr BOOTHMAN (Albert—LNP) (3.19 pm): Every year the Ormeau Lions Club holds a regular event,the Ormeau Fair. In the local area the fair is becoming a community institution and is ...
Speech byMark BoothmanMEMBER FOR ALBERTHansard Thursday, 23 August 2012ASSISI CATHOLIC COLLEGEMr BOOTHMAN (Albert—LNP) (3.23 pm): It is very pleasing for me to be able to talk today onpositive news surrounding Assisi Catholic College, a college in the ...
Speech byMark BoothmanMEMBER FOR ALBERTHansard Wednesday, 12 September 2012QUEENSLAND ART GALLERY AMENDMENT BILLMr BOOTHMAN (Albert—LNP) (10.13 pm): I rise to speak in support of the Queensland Art GalleryAmendment Bill 2012. This bill is about the creation ...
Speech byMark BoothmanMEMBER FOR ALBERTHansard Thursday, 13 September 2012APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILL; FISCAL REPAIR AMENDMENT BILLMr BOOTHMAN (Albert—LNP) (12.04 am): I rise to speak in support of the first LNP budget—thefirst ...
Speech byMark BoothmanMEMBER FOR ALBERTHansard Wednesday, 31 October 2012APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL AND APPROPRIATION BILL: EDUCATION AND INNOVATION COMMITTEEMr BOOTHMAN (Albert—LNP) (9.20 pm): I wish to thank both ministers and the departments fortheir ...
Speech byMark BoothmanMEMBER FOR ALBERTHansard Wednesday, 28 November 2012ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BILLMr BOOTHMAN (Albert—LNP) (10.15 pm): My contribution will be far more modest than that of themember for Chatsworth which was very informative and well said. ...
Speech byMark BoothmanMEMBER FOR ALBERTHansard Wednesday, 28 November 2012STATE EMERGENCY SERVICEMr BOOTHMAN (Albert—LNP) (1.05 am): I rise today to speak about the wonderful work of theState Emergency Service, an organisation I am very passionate about and ...
Speech byMark McArdleMEMBER FOR CALOUNDRAHansard Tuesday, 14 February 2012NOTICE OF MOTIONPrivate Health Insurance RebateMr McARDLE (Caloundra—LNP) (10.15 am): I give notice that I shall move—That this House condemns federal Labor’s plans to reduce the ...
Speech byMark McArdleMEMBER FOR CALOUNDRAHansard Tuesday, 14 February 2012HEALTH SYSTEMMr McARDLE (Caloundra—LNP) (11.50am): Today the Premier made the comment that thisHouse should not forget history, and she is right. The history of health in this state, ...
Speech byMark BoothmanMEMBER FOR ALBERTHansard Tuesday, 13 November 2012SUSTAINABLE PLANNING AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr BOOTHMAN (Albert—LNP) (9.40 pm): I rise here today to speak in support of this bill. Thisgovernment, through the introduction ...
Speech byMark BoothmanMEMBER FOR ALBERTHansard Tuesday, 13 November 2012ALBERT ELECTORATE, SCHOOLSMr BOOTHMAN (Albert—LNP) (11.50 pm): I rise to inform the House of some wonderful newsregarding schools in the Albert electorate. I am delighted to inform the ...
Speech byMark BoothmanMEMBER FOR ALBERTHansard Wednesday, 14 November 2012EDUCATION LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr BOOTHMAN (Albert—LNP) (4.10 pm): As John F Kennedy said—Let us think of education as the means of developing our greatest abilities, because in ...
Speech byMark BoothmanMEMBER FOR ALBERTHansard Tuesday, 27 November 2012YOUTH JUSTICE (BOOT CAMP ORDERS) AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr BOOTHMAN (Albert—LNP) (11.23 pm): I rise in support of the Youth Justice (Boot CampOrders) and Other Legislation ...
Speech byMark BoothmanMEMBER FOR ALBERTHansard Thursday, 1 November 2012JOHN MUNTZ CAUSEWAYMr BOOTHMAN (Albert—LNP) (9.07 pm): I wish to update the House on the progress of the JohnMuntz Causeway. This causeway is located on Oxenford-Tamborine Road and is a ...
Speech byPeter WellingtonMEMBER FOR NICKLINHansard Thursday, 23 August 2012QUEENSLAND HEALTH, IBM CONTRACTMr WELLINGTON (Nicklin—Ind) (3.35 pm): I have sat here listening to the government claim timeafter time how it wants to access all the IBM Health ...
Speech byPeter WellingtonMEMBER FOR NICKLINHansard Wednesday, 12 September 2012PUBLIC SERVICE, JOBSMr WELLINGTON (Nicklin—Ind) (11.18 pm): I also attended the rally outside parliament todaywhere thousands of good people—thousands of good ...
Speech byPeter WellingtonMEMBER FOR NICKLINHansard Friday, 14 September 2012APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILL; FISCAL REPAIR AMENDMENT BILLMr WELLINGTON (Nicklin—Ind) (7.39 pm): I rise to participate in the debate on the appropriationand ...
Speech byPeter WellingtonMEMBER FOR NICKLINHansard Tuesday, 31 July 2012ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION (GREENTAPE REDUCTION) AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr WELLINGTON (Nicklin—Ind) (2.34 pm): It is great to be able to rise to participate in this debateon ...
Speech byPeter WellingtonMEMBER FOR NICKLINHansard Tuesday, 31 July 2012MOTION: NATIONAL DISABILITY INSURANCE SCHEMEMr WELLINGTON (Nicklin—Ind) (6.14 pm): I rise to support the motion that Queensland support theproposed trial of a National Disability ...
Speech byPeter WellingtonMEMBER FOR NICKLINHansard Tuesday, 31 July 2012SUPPORTING TEENAGERS WITH EDUCATION, MOTHERING AND MENTORING SKILLSMr WELLINGTON (Nicklin—Ind) (9.27 pm): Tonight I would like to share with members a good-news story, instead of the doom ...
Speech byPeter WellingtonMEMBER FOR NICKLINHansard Wednesday, 1 August 2012PENALTIES AND SENTENCES AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr WELLINGTON (Nicklin—Ind) (3.45 pm): It gives me a great deal of pleasure to rise to participatein the debate on the ...
Speech byPeter WellingtonMEMBER FOR NICKLINHansard Thursday, 2 August 2012CRIMINAL LAW (FALSE EVIDENCE BEFORE PARLIAMENT) AMENDMENT BILLMr WELLINGTON (Nicklin—Ind) (11.58 am): I thank the government for allowing me the opportunityto jump the queue to speak on ...
Speech byPeter WellingtonMEMBER FOR NICKLINHansard Tuesday, 21 August 2012CARAVAN PARKSMr WELLINGTON (Nicklin—Ind) (12.29 pm): I rise to join with the Leader of the Opposition inspeaking out for some of the most vulnerable people in the community. I am proud ...
Speech byPeter WellingtonMEMBER FOR NICKLINHansard Tuesday, 13 November 2012MOTION: EDUCATION, FUNDINGMr WELLINGTON (Nicklin—Ind) (6.04 pm): I rise to participate in the debate on this motion. I notethat the second paragraph of the opposition’s motion is very ...
Speech byPeter WellingtonMEMBER FOR NICKLINHansard Tuesday, 13 November 2012SUSTAINABLE PLANNING AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr WELLINGTON (Nicklin—Ind) (10.23 pm): I rise to participate in the debate on the SustainablePlanning and Other Legislation ...
Speech byPeter WellingtonMEMBER FOR NICKLINHansard Tuesday, 13 November 2012NAMBOUR COMMUNITY PRESCHOOL AND KINDERGARTEN; MARY VALLEY SCARECROW FESTIVALMr WELLINGTON (Nicklin—Ind) (11.47pm): Tonight I wish to thank two ministers of thegovernment for recent ...
Speech byPeter WellingtonMEMBER FOR NICKLINHansard Tuesday, 27 November 2012MOTION: PUBLIC SERVICE, JOBSMr WELLINGTON (Nicklin—Ind) (6.12 pm): I rise to speak in support of the opposition’s motion andagainst the government’s amendment. It is very easy for ...
Speech byPeter WellingtonMEMBER FOR NICKLINHansard Wednesday, 28 November 2012LEGAL AFFAIRS AND COMMUNITY SAFETY COMMITTEE: MEMBERSHIPMr WELLINGTON (Nicklin—Ind) (2.06 pm): I rise to speak against the motion. I have worked withthe member for Gaven for many ...
Speech byPeter WellingtonMEMBER FOR NICKLINHansard Wednesday, 28 November 2012MEMBER FOR ASHGROVE, COMMENTSMr WELLINGTON (Nicklin—Ind) (1.11 am): I take this opportunity to respond to the Premier’s falseclaims made in parliament yesterday about me where he ...
Speech byHon. Phil ReevesMEMBER FOR MANSFIELDHansard Thursday, 16 February 2012WESTFIELD GARDEN CITY SHOPPING CENTRE, PAID PARKINGHon. PG REEVES (Mansfield—ALP) (Minister for Child Safety and Minister for Sport) (3.13 pm): Mylocal community has spoken loud ...
Speech byHon. Rachel NolanMEMBER FOR IPSWICHHansard Tuesday, 14 February 2012MOTION: PRIVATE HEALTH INSURANCE REBATEHon. RG NOLAN (Ipswich—ALP) (Minister for Finance, Natural Resources and the Arts) (6.21 pm):The member for Clayfield has tonight sought to ...
Speech byRay HopperMEMBER FOR CONDAMINEHansard Tuesday, 29 May 2012MINING INDUSTRYMr HOPPER (Condamine—LNP) (11.41 am): Last week, along with the member for Nanango, DebFrecklington, I met with the Oakey Coal Action Alliance in Dalby about Acland stage 3 and ...
Speech byPeter WellingtonMEMBER FOR NICKLINHansard Tuesday, 10 July 2012NAMBOUR RAILWAY STATION, DISABILITY ACCESS UPGRADEMr WELLINGTON (Nicklin—Ind) (11.40 am): Ever since the Liberal National Party won governmentin Queensland all we have heard is how the ...
Speech byPeter WellingtonMEMBER FOR NICKLINHansard Tuesday, 10 July 2012NOTICE OF MOTIONDissent from Speaker’s RulingMr WELLINGTON (Nicklin—Ind) (9.31 am): I give notice that I will move—Dissent from a ruling issued by the Speaker on 9 July 2012 withdrawing ...
Speech byPeter WellingtonMEMBER FOR NICKLINHansard Wednesday, 11 July 2012SUNSHINE COAST, TRAIN SERVICES; CALOUNDRA SOUTH DEVELOPMENTMr WELLINGTON (Nicklin—Ind) (9.54 pm): This evening I offer the Premier another suggestion onwhat the state government could ...
Speech byPeter WellingtonMEMBER FOR NICKLINHansard Thursday, 12 July 2012CALOUNDRA SOUTH, DEVELOPMENTMr WELLINGTON (Nicklin—Ind) (3.39 pm): Last night I spoke about the need for this government toanswer important questions surrounding its involvement in the ...
Speech byPeter WellingtonMEMBER FOR NICKLINHansard Wednesday, 31 October 2012APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL AND APPROPRIATION BILL: LEGAL AFFAIRS AND COMMUNITY SAFETY COMMITTEEMr WELLINGTON (Nicklin—Ind) (5.46 pm): It gives me a great deal of pleasure to ...
Speech byPeter WellingtonMEMBER FOR NICKLINHansard Thursday, 1 November 2012MINERAL RESOURCES (MARY RIVER DAM SITE) AMENDMENT BILLIntroductionMr WELLINGTON (Nicklin—Ind) (2.30pm): I present a bill for an act toamend the MineralResources Act 1989 for ...
Speech byPeter WellingtonMEMBER FOR NICKLINHansard Tuesday, 13 November 2012MINERAL RESOURCES (MARY RIVER DAM SITE) AMENDMENT BILLOrder DischargedMr WELLINGTON (Nicklin—Ind) (11.01 am), by leave, without notice: I move—That the Mineral Resources (Mary River ...
Speech byPeter WellingtonMEMBER FOR NICKLINHansard Tuesday, 13 November 2012MINERAL RESOURCES (MARY RIVER DAM SITE) AMENDMENT BILL: ORDER DISCHARGEDMr WELLINGTON (Nicklin—Ind) (11.12 am): I wish to respond to the minister’s contribution and themember for ...
Speech byPeter WellingtonMEMBER FOR NICKLINHansard Tuesday, 13 November 2012MINERAL RESOURCES (MARY RIVER DAM SITE) AMENDMENT BILLWithdrawalMr WELLINGTON (Nicklin—Ind) (11.16 am), by leave: I move—That the bill be withdrawn. Question put—That the motion be ...
Speech byPeter WellingtonMEMBER FOR NICKLINHansard Wednesday, 22 August 2012MINES LEGISLATION (STREAMLINING) AMENDMENT BILLMr WELLINGTON (Nicklin—Ind) (7.30 pm): I have been listening with a great deal of interest to thecontributions from all members today ...
Speech byPeter WellingtonMEMBER FOR NICKLINHansard Tuesday, 21 August 2012MOTION: QUEENSLAND RAILMr WELLINGTON (Nicklin—Ind) (5.53 pm): I rise to speak in support of the motion moved by themember for Mount Isa. I repeat the motion for the benefit of all ...
Speech byPeter WellingtonMEMBER FOR NICKLINHansard Tuesday, 21 August 2012NATIONAL DISABILITY INSURANCE SCHEME; FIRE AND AMBULANCE OFFICERSMr WELLINGTON (Nicklin—Ind) (9.34 pm): I use this opportunity to publicly thank some big-heartedSunshine Coast people, ...
Speech byPeter WellingtonMEMBER FOR NICKLINHansard Tuesday, 30 October 2012HOLIDAYS AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr WELLINGTON (Nicklin—Ind) (4.47 pm): It gives me a great deal of pleasure to rise to participatein the debate on the Holidays and Other ...
Speech byShane KnuthMEMBER FOR DALRYMPLEHansard Tuesday, 5 June 2012ADDRESS-IN-REPLYMr KNUTH (Dalrymple—KAP) (5.15 pm): It is a great honour to have been elected to the 54thParliament. I congratulate Madam Speaker on her promotion. I do not think there is ...
Speech byShane KnuthMEMBER FOR DALRYMPLEHansard Wednesday, 6 June 2012MORANBAH, WORK CAMPSMr KNUTH (Dalrymple—KAP) (11.14 pm): This morning I questioned the Premier regarding hiscommitment to give local councils greater planning autonomy. I have asked the ...
Speech byShane KnuthMEMBER FOR DALRYMPLEHansard Tuesday, 19 June 2012TREASURY (COST OF LIVING) AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr KNUTH (Dalrymple—KAP) (3.52 pm): In speaking to the Treasury (Cost of Living) and OtherLegislation Amendment Bill 2012, I ...
Speech bySeath HolswichMEMBER FOR PINE RIVERSHansard Thursday, 1 November 2012SURAT BASIN RAIL (INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT AND MANAGEMENT) BILLMr HOLSWICH (Pine Rivers—LNP) (8.22 pm): I rise to speak on the Surat Basin Rail (InfrastructureDevelopment and ...
Speech bySeath HolswichMEMBER FOR PINE RIVERSHansard Thursday, 15 November 2012PINE RIVERS ELECTORATEMr HOLSWICH (Pine Rivers—LNP) (3.11pm): As we approach the end of 2012, I take thisopportunity to reflect on the ways the Newman government is delivering for ...
Speech bySeath HolswichMEMBER FOR PINE RIVERSHansard Wednesday, 28 November 2012ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BILLMr HOLSWICH (Pine Rivers—LNP) (9.17 pm): I rise to offer a contribution to the debate on theEconomic Development Bill 2012. I would like to start my ...
Speech bySeath HolswichMEMBER FOR PINE RIVERSHansard Thursday, 29 November 2012TOURISM AND EVENTS QUEENSLAND BILLMr HOLSWICH (Pine Rivers—LNP) (12.17 pm): I rise to provide a brief contribution to the Tourismand Events Queensland Bill. I commend the Minister ...
Speech byShane KnuthMEMBER FOR DALRYMPLEHansard Wednesday, 15 February 2012SUSTAINABLE PLANNING AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr KNUTH (Dalrymple—KAP) (4.19 pm): I rise to speak to the objectives of the amendments to theSustainable Planning and Other ...
Speech byShane KnuthMEMBER FOR DALRYMPLEHansard Thursday, 21 June 2012CIVIL PARTNERSHIPS AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr KNUTH (Dalrymple—KAP) (9.41 pm): I rise to speak against the Civil Partnerships and OtherLegislation Amendment Bill, rushed in by ...
Speech byShane KnuthMEMBER FOR DALRYMPLEHansard Wednesday, 11 July 2012BULK WATER PRICESMr KNUTH (Dalrymple—KAP) (9.42pm): I wish to bring to the attention of the House thegovernment’s adoption of the Queensland Competition Authority’s recommendation for ...
Speech byShane KnuthMEMBER FOR DALRYMPLEHansard Thursday, 12 July 2012NATIONAL PARKSMr KNUTH (Dalrymple—KAP) (3.28pm): Yesterday I asked the LNP government to place amoratorium on Labor’s policy to transfer land to national parks in Queensland. When I asked ...
Speech byShane KnuthMEMBER FOR DALRYMPLEHansard Wednesday, 20 June 2012HEALTH AND HOSPITALS NETWORK AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL AND HEALTH LEGISLATION (HEALTH PRACTITIONER REGULATION NATIONAL LAW) AMENDMENT BILLMr KNUTH (Dalrymple—KAP) (10.18 pm): I ...
Speech byShane KnuthMEMBER FOR DALRYMPLEHansard Wednesday, 20 June 2012WATER FLUORIDATIONMr KNUTH (Dalrymple—KAP) (11.53 pm): The Atherton Tablelands community is concerned aboutthe cost to ratepayers and the validity of continuing the former Labor ...
Speech byShane KnuthMEMBER FOR DALRYMPLEHansard Thursday, 21 June 2012CIVIL PARTNERSHIPS AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL: ALLOCATION OF TIME LIMIT ORDERMr KNUTH (Dalrymple—KAP) (10.21 am): I agree that this is a rushed motion. LNP members andother ...
Speech byShane KnuthMEMBER FOR DALRYMPLEHansard Thursday, 21 June 2012LAND PROTECTION LEGISLATION (FLYING-FOX CONTROL) AMENDMENT BILLMr KNUTH (Dalrymple—KAP) (2.30 pm): I present a bill for an act to amend the Land Protection(Pest and Stock Route Management) ...
Speech byShane KnuthMEMBER FOR DALRYMPLEHansard Thursday, 17 May 2012KAGARA ZINCMr KNUTH (Dalrymple—KAP) (1.15 am): On 9 March this year Environmental Protection OrderSTAT670 was issued to Kagara Zinc Baal Gammon Mine for the release of acid mine drainage ...
Speech byShane KnuthMEMBER FOR DALRYMPLEHansard Tuesday, 29 May 2012DALRYMPLE ELECTORATEMr KNUTH (Dalrymple—KAP) (12.01 pm): This morning, I tabled a petition from Dimbulah residentswho are seriously concerned about the growing incidence of youth crime in ...
Speech byShane KnuthMEMBER FOR DALRYMPLEHansard Thursday, 12 July 2012ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION (GREENTAPE REDUCTION) AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr KNUTH (Dalrymple—KAP) (5.37 pm): The Environmental Protection (Greentape Reduction) andOther ...
Speech byShane KnuthMEMBER FOR DALRYMPLEHansard Wednesday, 30 May 2012MORANBAH, MINING INDUSTRYMr KNUTH (Dalrymple—KAP) (10.51 pm): I want to highlight the plight of miners in the Moranbahcoalfields. There has been an attempt to try to discredit the ...
Speech bySeath HolswichMEMBER FOR PINE RIVERSHansard Thursday, 1 November 2012100% LOCAL CHRISTMAS CHALLENGEMr HOLSWICH (Pine Rivers—LNP) (2.41pm): Last week I had the pleasure, along with themember for Kallangur, of welcoming the Minister for Tourism, Major ...
Speech byShane KnuthMEMBER FOR DALRYMPLEHansard Thursday, 17 May 2012PARLIAMENT OF QUEENSLAND AND OTHER ACTS AMENDMENT BILLMr KNUTH (Dalrymple—KAP) (11.03 pm): Among other things, the Parliament of Queensland andOther Acts Amendment Bill 2012 seeks to ...
Speech byHon. Stephen RobertsonMEMBER FOR STRETTONHansard Tuesday, 14 February 2012SOUTH-EAST QUEENSLAND WATER (DISTRIBUTION AND RETAIL RESTRUCTURING) AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLHon. S ROBERTSON (Stretton—ALP) (Minister for Energy and Water ...
Speech bySteve DaviesMEMBER FOR CAPALABAHansard Wednesday, 30 May 2012MAIDEN SPEECHMr DAVIES (Capalaba—LNP) (3.32 pm): I, like all those who have given their maiden speechesover the past few weeks, would like to express my sense of humility in being part of ...
Speech bySteve DaviesMEMBER FOR CAPALABAHansard Tuesday, 5 June 2012TREASURY (COST OF LIVING) AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr DAVIES (Capalaba—LNP) (10.09 pm): It is with a great sense of anticipation that I rise to speakabout an issue that emerged ...
Speech bySteve DaviesMEMBER FOR CAPALABAHansard Thursday, 7 June 2012HORIZON FOUNDATIONMr DAVIES (Capalaba—LNP) (6.19 pm): Right across this state of Queensland there are manyamazing not-for-profit groups that provide vital services for those with ...
Speech bySteve DaviesMEMBER FOR CAPALABAHansard Thursday, 15 November 2012GUARDIANSHIP AND ADMINISTRATION AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr DAVIES (Capalaba—LNP) (12.11 pm): I rise in support of the Guardianship and Administrationand Other Legislation ...
Speech bySteve DaviesMEMBER FOR CAPALABAHansard Tuesday, 27 November 2012YOUTH JUSTICE (BOOT CAMP ORDERS) AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr DAVIES (Capalaba—LNP) (10.39 pm): Firstly, I acknowledge the impassioned speech of themember for Hervey Bay. It ...
Speech bySteve DaviesMEMBER FOR CAPALABAHansard Wednesday, 28 November 2012RACING AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr DAVIES (Capalaba—LNP) (4.29 pm): I rise to speak to the Racing and Other LegislationAmendment Bill 2012. I am pleased today to highlight ...
Speech bySteve DicksonMEMBER FOR BUDERIMHansard Tuesday, 14 February 2012SOUTH-EAST QUEENSLAND WATER (DISTRIBUTION AND RETAIL RESTRUCTURING) AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr DICKSON (Buderim—LNP) (12.27 pm): I rise to contribute to this debate on the ...
Speech byStephen BennettMEMBER FOR BURNETTHansard Tuesday, 30 October 2012HOLIDAYS AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr BENNETT (Burnett—LNP) (4.20 pm): I rise to contribute to the debate. In the great state ofQueensland, we enjoy the majority of our public ...
Speech byStephen BennettMEMBER FOR BURNETTHansard Tuesday, 30 October 2012DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, EDON PLACEMr BENNETT (Burnett—LNP) (10.06 pm): It is with mixed emotions that I highlight the great workbeing done by the Bundaberg women’s shelter, now known as Edon ...
Speech byStephen BennettMEMBER FOR BURNETTHansard Wednesday, 31 October 2012APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL AND APPROPRIATION BILL: EDUCATION AND INNOVATION COMMITTEEMr BENNETT (Burnett—LNP) (9.15 pm): It is my pleasure, after my first estimates, to support ...
Speech byStephen BennettMEMBER FOR BURNETTHansard Tuesday, 13 November 2012MOTION: EDUCATION, FUNDINGMr BENNETT (Burnett—LNP) (6.09 pm): Schooling is not just about assessment or teaching fortests; it is about ensuring that our children are equipped for all ...
Speech byStephen BennettMEMBER FOR BURNETTHansard Wednesday, 14 November 2012EDUCATION LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr BENNETT (Burnett—LNP) (4.19pm): I rise to make a contribution to the debate on theEducation Legislation Amendment Bill 2012. This bill will ...
Speech byStephen BennettMEMBER FOR BURNETTHansard Tuesday, 27 November 2012INDIGENOUS WELLBEING CENTRE; BUNDABERG HEALTHY LIFESTYLE PROGRAMMr BENNETT (Burnett—LNP) (12.51 am): I would like to share with the House the work of theIndigenous Wellbeing Centre and ...
Speech bySteve DaviesMEMBER FOR CAPALABAHansard Wednesday, 20 June 2012HEALTH AND HOSPITALS NETWORK AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL AND HEALTH LEGISLATION (HEALTH PRACTITIONER REGULATION NATIONAL LAW) AMENDMENT BILLMr DAVIES (Capalaba—LNP) (5.05 pm): ...
Speech bySteve DaviesMEMBER FOR CAPALABAHansard Auto dateERIC DEERAL INDIGENOUS YOUTH PARLIAMENTMr DAVIES (Capalaba—LNP) (9.51 pm): I rise to inform the House of the recent Eric DeeralIndigenous Youth Parliament which I, along with others in the House, had ...
Speech bySteve DaviesMEMBER FOR CAPALABAHansard Thursday, 12 July 2012ELECTRICITY (EARLY TERMINATION) AMENDMENT BILLMr DAVIES (Capalaba—LNP) (12.22pm): I rise today to speak about the Electricity (EarlyTermination) Amendment Bill. This bill is yet another ...
Speech bySteve DaviesMEMBER FOR CAPALABAHansard Tuesday, 31 July 2012PENALTIES AND SENTENCES AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr DAVIES (Capalaba—LNP) (5.13 pm): I rise to speak to the Penalties and Sentences and OtherLegislation Amendment Bill. This bill ...
Speech bySteve DaviesMEMBER FOR CAPALABAHansard Friday, 14 September 2012APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILL; FISCAL REPAIR AMENDMENT BILLMr DAVIES (Capalaba—LNP) (5.49 pm): I rise to speak to the Appropriation Bill 2012—the budget.Firstly, I ...
Speech bySteve DaviesMEMBER FOR CAPALABAHansard Tuesday, 30 October 2012SCHOOLIES WEEKMr DAVIES (Capalaba—LNP) (10.15 pm): It is a great pleasure to rise to talk about an issue thatevery electorate in this state has to deal with—that is, schoolies week. All ...
Speech bySteve DaviesMEMBER FOR CAPALABAHansard Tuesday, 13 November 2012JAMES BROCKHURST GOOD GUYSMr DAVIES (Capalaba—LNP) (11.44 pm): I rise today to talk about a fantastic business in myelectorate, James Brockhurst Good Guys, which is an electrical store. ...
Speech bySteve DaviesMEMBER FOR CAPALABAHansard Wednesday, 14 November 2012DISABILITY SERVICES (YOUR LIFE YOUR CHOICE) AMENDMENT BILLMr DAVIES (Capalaba—LNP) (9.16 pm): I rise to speak in support of the Disability Services (YourLife Your Choice) Amendment ...
Speech bySteve DaviesMEMBER FOR CAPALABAHansard Wednesday, 1 August 2012CRIMINAL LAW (FALSE EVIDENCE BEFORE PARLIAMENT) AMENDMENT BILLMr DAVIES (Capalaba—LNP) (6.14 pm): It is with pride I rise to again speak of this government’sachievements. Yet another LNP ...
Speech bySteve DaviesMEMBER FOR CAPALABAHansard Tuesday, 21 August 2012CRIMINAL LAW AMENDMENT BILLMr DAVIES (Capalaba—LNP) (7.45 pm): I rise to commend the Criminal Law Amendment Bill 2012.Firstly, I am very proud to be part of a government that holds law and ...
Speech bySteve DaviesMEMBER FOR CAPALABAHansard Wednesday, 22 August 2012MINES LEGISLATION (STREAMLINING) AMENDMENT BILLMr DAVIES (Capalaba—LNP) (8.21pm): I rise to speak in support of the Mines Legislation(Streamlining) Amendment Bill 2012. Mr Rickuss: This ...
Speech bySteve DaviesMEMBER FOR CAPALABAHansard Tuesday, 11 September 2012NORTH STRADBROKE ISLAND, SANDMININGMr DAVIES (Capalaba—LNP) (11.47 am): I rise today to talk about a recent trip I had over to NorthStradbroke Island. While North Stradbroke Island is ...
Speech byStephen BennettMEMBER FOR BURNETTHansard Tuesday, 31 July 2012VEGETATION MANAGEMENT ACTMr BENNETT (Burnett—LNP) (11.35 am): Since April, the vast majority of the issues raised in myelectorate referred to the Vegetation Management Act. I am happy that ...
Speech byStephen BennettMEMBER FOR BURNETTHansard Thursday, 2 August 2012MURPHY, DR BMr BENNETT (Burnett—LNP) (3.58 pm): I rise to share with the House the work of AssociateProfessor Dr Brad Murphy. Dr Murphy is a proud Indigenous man in our electorate. He is ...
Speech byStephen BennettMEMBER FOR BURNETTHansard Tuesday, 21 August 2012FISHING INDUSTRYMr BENNETT (Burnett—LNP) (12.25 pm): I take this opportunity to speak about a serious matter—and one that I have spoken about before—the Queensland fishing industry. In ...
Speech byStephen BennettMEMBER FOR BURNETTHansard Tuesday, 21 August 2012CRIMINAL LAW AMENDMENT BILLMr BENNETT (Burnett—LNP) (4.07 pm): I rise to support the bill and to make a contribution to thedebate on the Criminal Law Amendment Bill 2012. One of the ...
Speech byStephen BennettMEMBER FOR BURNETTHansard Wednesday, 12 September 2012QUEENSLAND ART GALLERY AMENDMENT BILLMr BENNETT (Burnett—LNP) (9.55 pm): I rise to speak in support of the Queensland Art GalleryAmendment Bill 2012. I would like to acknowledge the ...
Speech byStephen BennettMEMBER FOR BURNETTHansard Friday, 14 September 2012APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILL; FISCAL REPAIR AMENDMENT BILLMr BENNETT (Burnett—LNP) (3.22 pm): This is my first budget, I am happy that it is a strongbudget and I ...
Speech byStephen BennettMEMBER FOR BURNETTHansard Friday, 14 September 2012GINGER INDUSTRYMr BENNETT (Burnett—LNP) (8.49 pm): I rise to share with the house the plight of and seeksupport for the Australian ginger farming families in my area, who need a secure ...
Speech byHon. Stephen RobertsonMEMBER FOR STRETTONHansard Tuesday, 14 February 2012SOUTH-EAST QUEENSLAND WATER (DISTRIBUTION AND RETAIL RESTRUCTURING) AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLHon. S ROBERTSON (Stretton—ALP) (Minister for Energy and Water ...
Speech byCurtis PittMEMBER FOR MULGRAVEHansard Friday, 14 September 2012APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILL; FISCAL REPAIR AMENDMENT BILLMr PITT (Mulgrave—ALP) (5.04 pm): The budget handed down this week is the meanest andtrickiest I have ever ...
Speech byCurtis PittMEMBER FOR MULGRAVEHansard Friday, 14 September 2012DAVIS, DR RJMr PITT (Mulgrave—ALP) (8.42 pm): I wish to place on the record a short tribute to Dr Raymond JDavis, who passed away on 27 August 2012. One of three children, Ray was born in ...
Speech byCurtis PittMEMBER FOR MULGRAVEHansard Tuesday, 30 October 2012MOTION: SUSPENSION OF STANDING AND SESSIONAL ORDERSMr PITT (Mulgrave—ALP) (10.01 am): I rise to oppose the comments made by the Manager ofGovernment Business. This government has so many ...
Speech byCurtis PittMEMBER FOR MULGRAVEHansard Tuesday, 30 October 2012NEWMAN GOVERNMENT, UNEMPLOYMENTMr PITT (Mulgrave—ALP) (11.36 am): On 11 October and 18 October the Australian Bureau ofStatistics released data showing the damage that the LNP’s first ...
Speech byCurtis PittMEMBER FOR MULGRAVEHansard Tuesday, 30 October 2012HOLIDAYS AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr PITT (Mulgrave—ALP) (4.13 pm): I join the Leader of the Opposition in opposing this bill. Ithighlights the characteristics that are fast ...
Speech byCurtis PittMEMBER FOR MULGRAVEHansard Tuesday, 30 October 2012WATER LEGISLATION (DAM SAFETY AND WATER SUPPLY ENHANCEMENT) AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr PITT (Mulgrave—ALP) (8.33 pm): At the outset I would like to say that the opposition will ...
Speech byDesley ScottMEMBER FOR WOODRIDGEHansard Thursday, 17 May 2012PARLIAMENT OF QUEENSLAND AND OTHER ACTS AMENDMENT BILLMrs SCOTT (Woodridge—ALP) (9.59 pm): This bill, the Parliament of Queensland and Other ActsAmendment Bill 2012, is one of great ...
Speech byDesley ScottMEMBER FOR WOODRIDGEHansard Thursday, 17 May 2012MULTICULTURALISMMrs SCOTT (Woodridge—ALP) (1.03 am): I wish to share with the House tonight the sheer joy ofliving and working in our multicultural community. Walking down the streets of ...
Speech byDesley ScottMEMBER FOR WOODRIDGEHansard Tuesday, 29 May 2012HALL, MRS JMrs SCOTT (Woodridge—ALP) (9.45pm): The 30th of March seems a long time ago now.However, this is my first opportunity to speak of a very remarkable teacher who sadly has just ...
Speech byDesley ScottMEMBER FOR WOODRIDGEHansard Thursday, 31 May 2012ADDRESS-IN-REPLYMrs SCOTT (Woodridge—ALP) (11.50 am): I would like to respectfully acknowledge the traditionalcustodians of this beautiful land and pay tribute to their elders both past and ...
Speech byDesley ScottMEMBER FOR WOODRIDGEHansard Thursday, 31 May 2012STOLEN GENERATIONS EDUCATIONMrs SCOTT (Woodridge—ALP) (3.31 pm): The history of our early white settlement in Australia andthe treatment of our Indigenous inhabitants, who peacefully cared ...
Speech byDesley ScottMEMBER FOR WOODRIDGEHansard Thursday, 31 May 2012DREAM IT UPMrs SCOTT (Woodridge—ALP) (9.20pm): Hundreds of enthusiastic year 9 and 10 studentsconverged on the Logan Entertainment Centre on Friday of last week, to enjoy what is now an ...
Speech byDesley ScottMEMBER FOR WOODRIDGEHansard Tuesday, 19 June 2012TREASURY (COST OF LIVING) AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMrs SCOTT (Woodridge—ALP) (12.21 pm): I am happy to rise to speak on this bill today, theTreasury (Cost of Living) and Other ...
Speech byDesley ScottMEMBER FOR WOODRIDGEHansard Tuesday, 19 June 2012MOTION: BUDGET STRATEGIESMrs SCOTT (Woodridge—ALP) (5.39 pm): I rise to second the motion moved by the Leader ofOpposition Business and member for Mulgrave. Labor has a strong record of ...
Speech byDesley ScottMEMBER FOR WOODRIDGEHansard Wednesday, 20 June 2012HEALTH AND HOSPITALS NETWORK AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL AND HEALTH LEGISLATION (HEALTH PRACTITIONER REGULATION NATIONAL LAW) AMENDMENT BILLMrs SCOTT (Woodridge—ALP) (4.55 pm): I ...
Speech byDesley ScottMEMBER FOR WOODRIDGEHansard Thursday, 21 June 2012LIFE WITHOUT BARRIERSMrs SCOTT (Woodridge—ALP) (12.52 am): Ten years ago a small group of people responded to aneed in their community to support 30 local young people who needed ...
Speech byDesley ScottMEMBER FOR WOODRIDGEHansard Thursday, 21 June 2012ZINGIFUABORO, MR DMrs SCOTT (Woodridge—ALP) (3.46 pm): In 2001 a refugee arrived in Australia from southernSudan. He had trained for the priesthood in his home country but had never taken ...
Speech byDesley ScottMEMBER FOR WOODRIDGEHansard Thursday, 21 June 2012VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING (COMMONWEALTH POWERS) BILLMrs SCOTT (Woodridge—ALP) (4.54 pm): Thank you, Madam Deputy Speaker.Mr Malone: Thank you very much, Madam Deputy Speaker.Madam ...
Speech byDesley ScottMEMBER FOR WOODRIDGEHansard Tuesday, 10 July 2012SOUTH-EAST QUEENSLAND WATER (DISTRIBUTION AND RETAIL RESTRUCTURING) AMENDMENT BILLMrs SCOTT (Woodridge—ALP) (12.22 pm): I rise to oppose this legislation, which will do nothing forthe cost ...
Speech byDeb FrecklingtonMEMBER FOR NANANGOHansard Thursday, 13 September 2012APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILL; FISCAL REPAIR AMENDMENT BILLMrs FRECKLINGTON (Nanango—LNP) (5.34 pm): I rise to support the Appropriation (Parliament)Bill 2012, ...
Speech byDeb FrecklingtonMEMBER FOR NANANGOHansard Tuesday, 30 October 2012WATER LEGISLATION (DAM SAFETY AND WATER SUPPLY ENHANCEMENT) AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMrs FRECKLINGTON (Nanango—LNP) (9.00 pm): I rise to support the Water Legislation ...
Speech byDeb FrecklingtonMEMBER FOR NANANGOHansard Wednesday, 31 October 2012APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL AND APPROPRIATION BILL: FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEEMrs FRECKLINGTON (Nanango—LNP) (4.30 pm): I rise to speak in support of the Finance ...
Speech byDeb FrecklingtonMEMBER FOR NANANGOHansard Tuesday, 13 November 2012SUSTAINABLE PLANNING AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMrs FRECKLINGTON (Nanango—LNP) (9.17 pm): I rise to speak in support of the SustainablePlanning and Other Legislation ...
Speech byDeb FrecklingtonMEMBER FOR NANANGOHansard Thursday, 15 November 2012KUMBIA, RACE MEETING; BUY LOCAL CAMPAIGN; MACLAGAN SQUEEZEBOX FESTIVALMrs FRECKLINGTON (Nanango—LNP) (6.23 pm): I rise to inform the House about the wonderfuloccasion of the Kumbia ...
Speech byDesley ScottMEMBER FOR WOODRIDGEHansard Wednesday, 11 July 2012WASTE REDUCTION AND RECYCLING AMENDMENT REGULATION (NO. 1): DISALLOWANCEMrs SCOTT (Woodridge—ALP) (8.20 pm): Madam Speaker—Mr Johnson: Fight the losing argument, Des.Mrs SCOTT: I also ...
Speech byDesley ScottMEMBER FOR WOODRIDGEHansard Wednesday, 11 July 2012WOODRIDGE ELECTORATE, PROGRAMSMrs SCOTT (Woodridge—ALP) (9.36 pm): Tonight I wish to pay tribute to one of our most trustedand effective youth services, the PCYC, and in particular the ...
Speech byDesley ScottMEMBER FOR WOODRIDGEHansard Thursday, 12 July 2012SU’A, MR VMrs SCOTT (Woodridge—ALP) (3.13 pm): Today I wish to deliver a message to this House of thesad loss of Su’a Vai’Vas’A Popo Su’a, Paramount Chief of our Samoan community since ...
Speech byDesley ScottMEMBER FOR WOODRIDGEHansard Tuesday, 31 July 2012SKILLING QUEENSLANDERS FOR WORKMrs SCOTT (Woodridge—ALP) (11.39 am): Let me introduce to this House a young man: his nameis Pete and he is aged 17. Pete has Asperger’s syndrome. He is also ...
Speech byDeb FrecklingtonMEMBER FOR NANANGOHansard Wednesday, 28 November 2012ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BILLMrs FRECKLINGTON (Nanango—LNP) (10.22pm): I rise to make a brief contribution to theEconomic Development Bill 2012. While the bill presented today is ...
Speech byHon. Desley BoyleMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard Tuesday, 14 February 2012CHARITABLE AND NON-PROFIT GAMING (TWO-UP) AMENDMENT BILL AND CRIMINAL CODE (ANZAC DAY BETTING) AMENDMENT BILLHon. D BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (9.09 pm): My timing turns out to be excellent ...
Speech byHon. Desley BoyleMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard Tuesday, 14 February 2012EDUCATIONHon. D BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (10.03 pm): Last week I had the great pleasure to open a newkindergarten in Cairns. Operated by C&K, it is situated on land at Balaclava State ...
Speech byHon. Desley BoyleMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard Thursday, 16 February 2012BUILDING BOOST GRANT AMENDMENT BILLHon. D BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (12.03 pm): What a joke this opposition is. Opposition memberscome in and make these long speeches with selective ...
Speech byHon. Desley BoyleMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard Thursday, 16 February 2012CAIRNS ELECTORATE, WOMENHon. D BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (3.37 pm): Over the last decade we have seen women come intotheir own and take up many high-profile and leadership positions in ...
Speech byDesley ScottMEMBER FOR WOODRIDGEHansard Thursday, 16 February 2012SES VOLUNTEERSMrs SCOTT (Woodridge—ALP) (3.42pm): In 2011 our SES volunteers shone—truly ‘ordinarypeople doing extraordinary things’. In November I represented the Hon. Neil Roberts ...
Speech byDesley ScottMEMBER FOR WOODRIDGEHansard Wednesday, 6 June 2012INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS (FAIR WORK ACT HARMONISATION) AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMrs SCOTT (Woodridge—ALP) (6.04 pm): I rise to speak against the Industrial Relations (Fair WorkAct ...
Speech byDesley ScottMEMBER FOR WOODRIDGEHansard Thursday, 7 June 2012WOODRIDGE ELECTORATEMrs SCOTT (Woodridge—ALP) (2.39 pm): I rise today to defend the good name of the people ofWoodridge. Since 2001, I have had the honour of representing the people in my ...
Speech byDesley ScottMEMBER FOR WOODRIDGEHansard Thursday, 7 June 2012SISTERS INSIDEMrs SCOTT (Woodridge—ALP) (6.01 pm): The contrast of largesse shown by this government in itsplan for a new ‘Taj Mahal’ for the Premier and his ministers on the one hand and ...
Speech byDesley ScottMEMBER FOR WOODRIDGEHansard Tuesday, 19 June 2012DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITIES, CHILD SAFETY AND DISABILITY SERVICES, JOBSMrs SCOTT (Woodridge—ALP) (11.27 am): ‘No gift bestowed upon us is so precious as children.They are the hope of the ...
Speech byDesley ScottMEMBER FOR WOODRIDGEHansard Tuesday, 10 July 2012CRIMINAL LAW (TWO STRIKE CHILD SEX OFFENDERS) AMENDMENT BILLMrs SCOTT (Woodridge—ALP) (4.32 pm): I rise today to contribute to the debate on the CriminalLaw (Two Strike Child Sex Offenders) ...
Speech byDesley ScottMEMBER FOR WOODRIDGEHansard Thursday, 16 February 2012DOMESTIC AND FAMILY VIOLENCE PROTECTION BILLMrs SCOTT (Woodridge—ALP) (4.50 pm): It gives me a great deal of hope for a better future forthose in our community experiencing domestic ...
Speech byDeb FrecklingtonMEMBER FOR NANANGOHansard Wednesday, 28 November 2012RACING AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMrs FRECKLINGTON (Nanango—LNP) (5.23 pm): It is with great pleasure that I rise to speak insupport of the Racing and Other Legislation ...
Speech byJackie TradMEMBER FOR SOUTH BRISBANEHansard Thursday, 17 May 2012MAIDEN SPEECHMs TRAD (South Brisbane—ALP) (11.29 am): Thank you, Madam Speaker, and can I add mycongratulations on your election to the important role of Speaker of this House. It is ...
Speech byJackie TradMEMBER FOR SOUTH BRISBANEHansard Thursday, 17 May 2012PARLIAMENT OF QUEENSLAND AND OTHER ACTS AMENDMENT BILLMs TRAD (South Brisbane—ALP) (10.31 pm): I rise to speak to the Parliament of Queensland andOther Acts Amendment Bill 2012. I am ...
Speech byJackie TradMEMBER FOR SOUTH BRISBANEHansard Thursday, 17 May 2012WEST END, DEVELOPMENTMs TRAD (South Brisbane—ALP) (12.57 am): Excessive development remains a major issue in myelectorate of South Brisbane. I am proud to live in and represent an area ...