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Speech byGORDON NUTTALLMEMBER FOR SANDGATEHansard 28 April 1999PARLIAMENTARY MEMBERS (OFFICE OF PROFIT) AMENDMENT BILLMr NUTTALL (Sandgate—ALP) (11.47 p.m.): This morning it is a pleasure to support theParliamentary Members (Office of Profit) Amendment Bill ...
Speech byGORDON NUTTALLMEMBER FOR SANDGATEHansard 28 April 1999RETAIL SHOP LEASES AMENDMENT BILLMr NUTTALL (Sandgate—ALP) (4.03 p.m.): In rising to support the Bill before the Parliamentthis afternoon, I must say that since this Government came to office we ...
Speech byGORDON NUTTALLMEMBER FOR SANDGATEHansard 28 April 1999MILPERA STATE HIGH SCHOOLMr NUTTALL (Sandgate—ALP) (11.24 p.m.): Often it seems to me that not enough credit isgiven to those unsung teachers and educational administrators who give of their own ...
Speech byGORDON NUTTALLMEMBER FOR SANDGATEHansard 25 May 1999GOODS AND SERVICES TAXMr NUTTALL (Sandgate—ALP) (11.40 a.m.): I rise to speak about the goods and services taxand its effect on families in this State. Honourable members would be well aware of the ...
Speech byGORDON NUTTALLMEMBER FOR SANDGATEHansard 25 May 1999STATUTORY INSTRUMENTS AND ANOTHER ACT AMENDMENT BILLMr NUTTALL (Sandgate—ALP) (4.37 p.m.): As a member of this Parliament who was once amember of the Subordinate Legislation Committee, I could not ...
Speech byGORDON NUTTALLMEMBER FOR SANDGATEHansard 27 May 1999STATE DEVELOPMENT AND PUBLIC WORKS ORGANISATION AMENDMENT BILLMr NUTTALL (Sandgate—ALP) (5.08 p.m.): It was pleasing to listen to the contribution of thehonourable member for Toowoomba South. The ...
Speech byGORDON NUTTALLMEMBER FOR SANDGATEHansard 9 June 1999EDUCATION AND SPORTING FACILITIESMr NUTTALL (Sandgate—ALP) (11.13 p.m.): The issue on which I wish to speak this evening isone about which I have spoken in this Parliament before, namely, the ...
Speech byGORDON NUTTALLMEMBER FOR SANDGATEHansard 10 June 1999INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS BILLMr NUTTALL (Sandgate—ALP) (12.20 p.m.): I thank the member for Bulimba for his trust in me.Industrial law in this State is the great divide between the conservatives and ...
Speech byGORDON NUTTALLMEMBER FOR SANDGATEHansard 20 July 1999MULTICULTURALISMMr NUTTALL (Sandgate—ALP) (11.40 a.m.): Clearly, multiculturalism in this State is alive andwell if the response to Community Cabinet meetings and my deputations at these meetings ...
Speech byHARRY BLACKMEMBER FOR WHITSUNDAYHansard 4 March 1999ADOPTION OF CHILDREN (HAGUE CONVENTION ON INTERCOUNTRY ADOPTION) AMENDMENTBILLMr BLACK (Whitsunday—ONP) (3.53 p.m.): Today we are discussing the merits or otherwise ofthis adoption of children ...
Speech byHARRY BLACKMEMBER FOR WHITSUNDAYHansard 23 March 1999GAMING MACHINE AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr BLACK (Whitsunday—ONP) (4.51 p.m.): I rise to support the Bill before the House.Gambling is a complex issue that promotes varying attitudes as ...
Speech byHARRY BLACKMEMBER FOR WHITSUNDAYHansard 24 March 1999CORRECTIVE SERVICES AND PENALTIES AND SENTENCES AMENDMENT BILLMr BLACK (Whitsunday—ONP) (10.17 p.m.): I rise to support the Corrective Services andPenalties and Sentences Amendment Bill 1998 ...
Speech byHARRY BLACKMEMBER FOR WHITSUNDAYHansard 13 April 1999TRANSPORT (SOUTH BANK CORPORATION AREA LAND) BILLMr BLACK (Whitsunday—ONP) (2.53 p.m.): The Minister for Transport and Minister for MainRoads introduced the Transport (South Bank Corporation Area ...
Speech byHARRY BLACKMEMBER FOR WHITSUNDAYHansard 14 April 1999WORKCOVER QUEENSLAND AMENDMENT BILLMr BLACK (Whitsunday—ONP) (5.29 p.m.): There are many aspects of this Bill which improveupon current legislation and which were necessary to correct some of the ...
Speech byHARRY BLACKMEMBER FOR WHITSUNDAYHansard 1 December 1999PROSTITUTION BILLMr BLACK (Whitsunday—ONP) (5.40 p.m.): The Prostitution Bill before us should in no way besupported. This Bill will only create further social and family breakdown and will not ...
Speech byHARRY BLACKMEMBER FOR WHITSUNDAYHansard 1 December 1999TOWNSVILLE INDUSTRIAL PARKMr BLACK (Whitsunday—ONP) (6.11 p.m.): It is with great pleasure that I rise to second themotion moved by the member for Burdekin. This is a commonsense motion, with so ...
Speech byHARRY BLACKMEMBER FOR WHITSUNDAYHansard 1 December 1999ELECTORAL AMENDMENT BILLMr BLACK (Whitsunday—ONP) (9.40 p.m.): I rise to speak on the motion to refer the ElectoralAmendment Bill to the Legal, Constitutional and Administrative Review Committee, ...
Speech byHARRY BLACKMEMBER FOR WHITSUNDAYHansard 3 December 1999FORESTRY AMENDMENT BILLMr BLACK (Whitsunday—ONP) (3.48 p.m.): That is a very hard act to follow. I rise to speak tothe Forestry Amendment Bill. This Bill is yet another example of the treachery ...
Speech byHARRY BLACKMEMBER FOR WHITSUNDAYHansard 27 August 1999TAB QUEENSLAND LIMITED PRIVATISATION BILLMr BLACK (Whitsunday—ONP) (3.22 p.m.): Privatisation is an issue generally in conflict withOne Nation policy. Privatisation is at the heart of economic ...
Speech byHARRY BLACKMEMBER FOR WHITSUNDAYHansard 15 September 1999PRIMARY INDUSTRIES LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr BLACK (Whitsunday—ONP) (12.37 p.m.): Today I rise to speak in support of the PrimaryIndustries Legislation Amendment Bill. In so doing, I commend ...
Speech byHARRY BLACKMEMBER FOR WHITSUNDAYHansard 15 September 1999COMMUNITY-BASED REFERENDUM BILLMr BLACK (Whitsunday—ONP) (9.44 p.m.): I rise tonight to support the Community-BasedReferendum Bill 1999. This Bill empowers the people of Queensland by giving ...
Speech byHARRY BLACKMEMBER FOR WHITSUNDAYHansard 26 October 1999SUGAR INDUSTRY BILLMr BLACK (Whitsunday—ONP) (2.40 p.m.): I have great pleasure in rising to speak on theSugar Industry Bill—a Bill which is very important to the sugar industry. The Government ...
Speech byHARRY BLACKMEMBER FOR WHITSUNDAYHansard 25 May 1999STATUTORY INSTRUMENTS AND ANOTHER ACT AMENDMENT BILLMr BLACK (Whitsunday—ONP) (4.43 p.m.): I agree with the intent of this Bill. It is necessary toensure that subordinate legislation is updated in a ...
Speech byHARRY BLACKMEMBER FOR WHITSUNDAYHansard 25 May 1999COALMINING SAFETY AND HEALTH BILLMINING AND QUARRYING SAFETY AND HEALTH BILLMr BLACK (Whitsunday—ONP) (5.13 p.m.): There is no doubt that the Queensland miningindustry is very unhappy with the draft ...
Speech byHARRY BLACKMEMBER FOR WHITSUNDAYHansard 25 May 1999WEAPONS AMENDMENT BILLMr BLACK (Whitsunday—ONP) (9.20 p.m.): In relation to the flimsy contribution made by theLeader of the Liberal Party, the member for Moggill, one would expect that a man with as ...
Speech byGRANT MUSGROVEMEMBER FOR SPRINGWOODHansard 30 November 1999TREE-CLEARING GUIDELINESMr MUSGROVE (Springwood—ALP) (6.40 p.m.): In moving this motion tonight the Oppositionhas reached new heights of hypocrisy. Members opposite need to be well aware that ...
Speech byGRANT MUSGROVEMEMBER FOR SPRINGWOODHansard 1 December 1999TOWNSVILLE INDUSTRIAL PARKMr MUSGROVE (Springwood—ALP) (6.30 p.m.): Amongst the motions for debate at 6 o'clockthere are sometimes a few lulus. This one probably takes the cake. The honourable ...
Speech byGRANT MUSGROVEMEMBER FOR SPRINGWOODHansard 2 December 1999PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEEBackflow Prevention ProgramsMr MUSGROVE (Springwood—ALP) (10.29 a.m.): In hearing the contributions from thoseopposite, I am somewhat disappointed that the contributions ...
Speech byGRANT MUSGROVEMEMBER FOR SPRINGWOODHansard 10 December 1999VEGETATION MANAGEMENT BILLMr MUSGROVE (Springwood—ALP) (12.07 p.m.): Anyone listening to the remarks of thoseopposite would have to conclude that they are just not fair dinkum. As has been ...
Speech byHARRY BLACKMEMBER FOR WHITSUNDAYHansard 3 March 1999ADDRESS IN REPLYMr BLACK (Whitsunday—ONP) (3.29 p.m.): Today I take the opportunity provided by theAddress in Reply debate to pledge my loyalty to Her Majesty the Queen and also to pay tribute to ...
Speech byGRANT MUSGROVEMEMBER FOR SPRINGWOODHansard 28 October 1999APPROPRIATION BILLEstimates Committee GReportMr MUSGROVE (Springwood—ALP) (3.27 p.m.): I would like to commence my comments byacknowledging the tremendous amount of work done by the committee ...
Speech byGRANT MUSGROVEMEMBER FOR SPRINGWOODHansard 9 November 1999LIBERAL PARTY MEMBERSHIPMr MUSGROVE (Springwood—ALP) (10.24 a.m.): I rise to tell the House about a disturbingincident that has occurred and been reported to me by my local ethnic Indian ...
Speech byGRANT MUSGROVEMEMBER FOR SPRINGWOODHansard 25 November 1999LIBERAL PARTY PRESELECTION, SPRINGWOODMr MUSGROVE (Springwood—ALP) (10.23 a.m.): I rise today to report to the House that thewestern suburbs faction of the Liberal Party has fought back ...
Speech byGRANT MUSGROVEMEMBER FOR SPRINGWOODHansard 25 November 1999INCREASE IN CRIMEMr MUSGROVE (Springwood—ALP) (6.43 p.m.): The member for Toowoomba South has beenlamenting a 5% increase in crime across Queensland. He somehow thinks that it has something ...
Speech byGRANT MUSGROVEMEMBER FOR SPRINGWOODHansard 26 November 1999PRIMARY INDUSTRY BODIES REFORM BILLMr MUSGROVE (Springwood—ALP) (12.21 p.m.): I rise to support the Primary IndustriesBodies Reform Bill. The Government has consistently said that it is a ...
Speech byHARRY BLACKMEMBER FOR WHITSUNDAYHansard 8 June 1999STATE DEVELOPMENT AND PUBLIC WORKS ORGANISATION AMENDMENT BILLMr BLACK (Whitsunday—ONP) (9.51 p.m.): I have great reservations about the proposed StateDevelopment and Public Works Organisation ...
Speech byHARRY BLACKMEMBER FOR WHITSUNDAYHansard 10 June 1999INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS BILLMr BLACK (Whitsunday—ONP) (11.51 p.m.): Although we agree with most of the IndustrialRelations Bill as being necessary due to the unfortunate changes that have occurred in ...
Speech byHARRY BLACKMEMBER FOR WHITSUNDAYHansard 17 August 1999INTERACTIVE GAMBLING (PLAYER PROTECTION) AMENDMENT BILLMr BLACK (Whitsunday—ONP) (12.45 a.m.): I rise to speak on the Interactive Gambling (PlayerProtection) Amendment Bill. Is it not interesting ...
Speech byHARRY BLACKMEMBER FOR WHITSUNDAYHansard 27 October 1999LIQUOR AMENDMENT BILLMr BLACK (Whitsunday—ONP) (10.27 p.m.): I have much pleasure in rising tonight to supportthe Bill introduced by the member for Toowoomba North, which addresses the concerns ...
Speech byHARRY BLACKMEMBER FOR WHITSUNDAYHansard 11 November 1999LIQUOR (EVICTIONS, UNLICENSED SALES AND OTHER MATTERS) AMENDMENT BILLMr BLACK (Whitsunday—ONP) (4.26 p.m.): I will not take up much of the time of the Housebecause One Nation supports the Liquor ...
Speech byHARRY BLACKMEMBER FOR WHITSUNDAYHansard 11 November 1999ST GEORGE IRRIGATION AREAMr BLACK (Whitsunday—ONP) (6.08 p.m.): I rise to second the motion moved by the memberfor Lockyer. In supporting the member for Lockyer, I would like to enlighten the ...
Speech byHARRY BLACKMEMBER FOR WHITSUNDAYHansard 26 November 1999PRIMARY INDUSTRY BODIES REFORM BILLMr BLACK (Whitsunday—ONP) (4.21 p.m.): While I support the intent of this Bill, I have majorconcerns about some aspects of it and the manner in which it is ...
Speech byHARRY BLACKMEMBER FOR WHITSUNDAYHansard 26 August 1999QUEENSLAND BUILDING SERVICES AUTHORITY AMENDMENT BILLMr BLACK (Whitsunday—ONP) (3.23 p.m.): I commend the Minister for the work that she hasput into the Queensland Building Services Authority ...
Speech byJEFF KNUTHMEMBER FOR BURDEKINHansard 10 June 1999INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS BILLMr KNUTH (Burdekin—IND) (11.31 p.m.): I have studied both the industrial Bills, and I must saythat I do think that the Opposition Bill has more fair and just merit. However, ...
Speech byJEFF KNUTHMEMBER FOR BURDEKINHansard 20 July 1999NATIVE TITLE (QUEENSLAND) STATE PROVISIONS AMENDMENT BILLMr KNUTH (Burdekin—IND) (4.43 p.m.): In 1974, a Labor Party senator by the name of SenatorCavanagh stated at the National Press Club that the ...
Speech byJEFF KNUTHMEMBER FOR BURDEKINHansard 21 July 1999SUGAR INDUSTRYMr KNUTH (Burdekin—IND) (11.18 p.m.): Let me paint a picture that is the Queensland sugarindustry. According to the Canegrowers organisation, growers' net income before tax and interest ...
Speech byJEFF KNUTHMEMBER FOR BURDEKINHansard 25 May 1999WEAPONS AMENDMENT BILL Mr KNUTH (Burdekin—IND) (8.30 p.m.): In speaking to the Weapons Amendment Bill, I wouldlike to discuss a related area that has been totally ignored by State and Federal ...
Speech byJEFF KNUTHMEMBER FOR BURDEKINHansard 26 May 1999STOLEN GENERATION Mr KNUTH (Burdekin—IND) (3.22 p.m.): I agree with some of the views expressed by those onthe Government side of the Chamber, one of them being that a lot of Aboriginals are not really ...
Speech byJEFF KNUTHMEMBER FOR BURDEKINHansard 27 May 1999RECREATIONAL FACILITIES FOR RURAL YOUTHMr KNUTH (Burdekin—IND) (7.22 p.m.): Tonight I would like to outline the differences betweenfacilities and activities available to youth in south-east Queensland ...
Speech byJEFF KNUTHMEMBER FOR BURDEKINHansard 8 June 1999STATE DEVELOPMENT AND PUBLIC WORKS ORGANISATION AMENDMENT BILLMr KNUTH (Burdekin—IND) (9.42 p.m.): I rise today in total objection to the State Developmentand Public Works Organisation Amendment Bill. ...
Speech byJEFF KNUTHMEMBER FOR BURDEKINHansard 3 March 1999ADDRESS IN REPLYMr KNUTH (Burdekin—IND) (12.47 p.m.): I would like to raise concerns plaguing the sugarindustry. I am glad to see that the Minister for Primary Industries is in the Chamber. The world ...
Speech byJEFF KNUTHMEMBER FOR BURDEKINHansard 10 March 1999CORRECTIVE SERVICES AND PENALTIES AND SENTENCES AMENDMENT BILLMr KNUTH (Burdekin—IND) (8.51 p.m.): Quite often we sit in this House and debate Bills that willhave far-reaching effects on the people of ...
Speech byJEFF KNUTHMEMBER FOR BURDEKINHansard 23 March 1999GAMING MACHINE AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr KNUTH (Burdekin—IND) (5.20 p.m.): I ask honourable members to imagine that theGovernment passed legislation that dropped the blood alcohol limit ...
Speech byJEFF KNUTHMEMBER FOR BURDEKINHansard 25 March 1999RAINWATER TANKSMr KNUTH (Burdekin—IND) (5.53 p.m.): I congratulate the member for Nicklin for his speech onthe importance of rainwater tanks in our society. To be honest, I was writing a speech on the ...
Speech byJEFF KNUTHMEMBER FOR BURDEKINHansard 13 April 1999EXPLOSIVES BILLMr KNUTH (Burdekin—IND) (3.48 p.m.): I rise to speak on the Explosives Bill. I was a littleconcerned about clause 135(1) but the member for Charters Towers has assured me that he is ...
Speech byJEFF KNUTHMEMBER FOR BURDEKINHansard 13 April 1999INDEPENDENT GROCERY RETAILERSMr KNUTH (Burdekin—IND) (7.25 p.m.): I would like to speak about the plight of independentgrocery retailers who face difficulties not only in Queensland but throughout the ...
Speech byJEFF KNUTHMEMBER FOR BURDEKINHansard 15 April 1999WORKCOVER QUEENSLAND AMENDMENT BILLMr KNUTH (Burdekin—IND) (2.38 p.m.): I studied the WorkCover Bill with enthusiasm, but all Ican conclude is that we will end up with the same financial bungle that ...
Speech byJEFF KNUTHMEMBER FOR BURDEKINHansard 28 April 1999TRANSPLANTATION AND ANATOMY AMENDMENT BILLMr KNUTH (Burdekin—IND) (8.37 p.m.): I agree with the member for Tablelands about the lackof enthusiasm of members in this Chamber about this Bill. I think ...
Speech byJACK PAFFMEMBER FOR IPSWICH WESTHansard 7 December 1999FORESTRY AMENDMENT BILLMr PAFF (Ipswich West—ONP) (10.18 p.m.): Last week, I listened to this debate on the ForestryAmendment Bill. In that debate, the contributions of the member for Whitsunday, ...
Speech byJACK PAFFMEMBER FOR IPSWICH WESTHansard 8 December 1999QUEENSLAND LAW SOCIETY AMENDMENT BILLMr PAFF (Ipswich West—ONP) (5.48 p.m.): I rise to speak on the Queensland Law SocietyAmendment Bill. I commend the Government and particularly the ...
Speech byJACK PAFFMEMBER FOR IPSWICH WESTHansard 9 December 1999CRIMINAL LAW AMENDMENT BILLMr PAFF (Ipswich West—ONP) (6.34 p.m.): The Criminal Law Amendment Bill is a welcomeimprovement to the law to promote the awareness of paedophiles within the community. ...
Speech byJEFF KNUTHMEMBER FOR BURDEKINHansard 22 July 1999AUSTRALIA ACTS (REQUEST) BILLMr KNUTH (Burdekin—IND) (11.30 a.m.): I rise to speak on this Bill which will assist the changingof the Constitution of Australia. Many members have spoken about ...
Speech byJEFF KNUTHMEMBER FOR BURDEKINHansard 26 August 1999QUEENSLAND BUILDING SERVICES AUTHORITY AMENDMENT BILLMr KNUTH (Burdekin—IND) (3.01 p.m.): I rise to indicate my support for the majority of this Bill. Ithank the Minister for her input and for the ...
Speech byJEFF KNUTHMEMBER FOR BURDEKINHansard 26 October 1999SUGAR INDUSTRY BILLMr KNUTH (Burdekin—IND) (3.57 p.m.): I rise today to speak on the Sugar Industry Bill 1999,which I consider to be totally biased—even to the point of being corruptible—in the fact ...
Speech byJACK PAFFMEMBER FOR IPSWICH WESTHansard 9 December 1999INFORMATION PRIVACY BILLMr PAFF (Ipswich West—ONP) (10.09 a.m.): I move—"That the Bill be now read a second time."This Bill seeks to introduce information privacy laws in the Queensland public ...
Speech byJACK PAFFMEMBER FOR IPSWICH WESTHansard 7 December 1999SOUTHERN MORETON BAY ISLANDSMr PAFF (Ipswich West—ONP) (10.27 a.m.): On Sunday, 28 November 1999, I visited thesouthern Moreton Bay islands. I was invited to these islands by the island ...
Speech byJOHN GOSSMEMBER FOR ASPLEYHansard 7 December 1999GAMING MACHINESMr GOSS (Aspley—LP) (12.16 a.m.): Many Australians, and probably quite a few members,have bought a Scratch-It, put a bet on a horse or put a dollar into a poker machine at some point ...
Speech byJOHN GOSSMEMBER FOR ASPLEYHansard 8 December 1999BRIDGEMAN DOWNS SPORTING COMPLEXMr GOSS (Aspley—LP) (10.13 a.m.): I raise a matter of great importance to the residents ofBridgeman Downs. The Brisbane City Council has proposed a sporting complex for ...
Speech byMr J. HEGARTYMEMBER FOR REDLANDSHansard 3 March 1999ADDRESS IN REPLYMr HEGARTY (Redlands—NPA) (3.35 p.m.): It gives me pleasure to speak to the motion for theadoption of the Address in Reply. I take this opportunity to reaffirm my allegiance and that ...
Speech byMr J. HEGARTYMEMBER FOR REDLANDSHansard 4 March 1999ADOPTION OF CHILDREN (HAGUE CONVENTION ON INTERCOUNTRY ADOPTION) AMENDMENTBILLMr HEGARTY (Redlands—NPA) (4.38 p.m.): I take the opportunity presented by this debate tobring to the attention of the ...
Speech byMr J. HEGARTYMEMBER FOR REDLANDSHansard 11 March 1999LAMB AND KARRAGARRA ISLANDS, PONTOON JETTIESMr HEGARTY (Redlands—NPA) (7.02 p.m.): Pontoon jetties are planned to replace the oldwooden structures on Lamb and Karragarra Islands in my electorate. ...
Speech byMr J. HEGARTYMEMBER FOR REDLANDSHansard 24 March 1999CORRECTIVE SERVICES LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr HEGARTY (Redlands—NPA) (5.27 p.m.): In rising to speak to this Bill, I place on record alsothat I do not oppose the major thrust of this amending ...
Speech byMr J. HEGARTYMEMBER FOR REDLANDSHansard 8 June 1999LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr HEGARTY (Redlands—NPA) (4.53 p.m.): I would like to raise a couple of issues that relate tothis Bill. The first issue relates to rating. ...
Speech byMr J. HEGARTYMEMBER FOR REDLANDSHansard 10 June 1999INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS BILLMr HEGARTY (Redlands—NPA) (3.59 p.m.): In rising to oppose the Industrial Relations Bill, Idraw to the attention of members the very fine working conditions set in train by ...
Speech byMr J. HEGARTYMEMBER FOR REDLANDSHansard 21 July 1999MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION PAYMENTSMr HEGARTY (Redlands—NPA) (10.29 a.m.): I bring to the attention of the House a concernthat a number of my constituents have raised. It is an issue that reflects ...
Speech byMr J. HEGARTYMEMBER FOR REDLANDSHansard 21 July 1999AUSTRALIA ACTS (REQUEST) BILLMr HEGARTY (Redlands—NPA) (5.18 p.m.): This Bill is essentially about providing to theCommonwealth the power to make changes to the Australia Act. This is in preparation ...
Speech byMr J. HEGARTYMEMBER FOR REDLANDSHansard 14 April 1999ANZAC DAY TRADING HOURSMr HEGARTY (Redlands—NPA) (6.37 p.m.): It is with pleasure that I rise to support this motionto bring on for debate tonight the Liquor Amendment Bill 1999. From time to time ...
Speech byMr J. HEGARTYMEMBER FOR REDLANDSHansard 15 April 1999DOLPHINSMr HEGARTY (Redlands—NPA) (10.24 a.m.): Ecotourism has gained a popular following inrecent years, and no more so than whale watching and dolphin feeding. Whale watching has beensuccessfully ...
Speech byMr J. HEGARTYMEMBER FOR REDLANDSHansard 15 April 1999WORKCOVER QUEENSLAND AMENDMENT BILLMr HEGARTY (Redlands—NPA) (5.45 p.m.): During the debate on the WorkCover AmendmentBill 1999, which the Opposition forcefully opposes, we have heard a lot of ...
Speech byMr J. HEGARTYMEMBER FOR REDLANDSHansard 27 April 1999GENETIC ENGINEERINGMr HEGARTY (Redlands—NPA) (12.10 p.m.): Genetic engineering is a recent phenomenonthat is attracting world attention, not only in its application to the human species but also ...
Speech byMrs J. SHELDONMEMBER FOR CALOUNDRAHansard 11 November 1999DOMESTIC VIOLENCE (FAMILY PROTECTION) AMENDMENT BILLMrs SHELDON (Caloundra—LP) (11.41 p.m.): I would like to make a contribution to an issuethat is very important to our community and to the ...
Speech byMrs J. SHELDONMEMBER FOR CALOUNDRAHansard 12 November 1999HEALTH PRACTITIONER REGISTRATION BOARDS (ADMINISTRATION) BILLHEALTH PRACTITIONERS (PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS) BILLMrs SHELDON (Caloundra—LP) (3.43 p.m.): In the discussions that I have had with ...
Speech byMrs J. SHELDONMEMBER FOR CALOUNDRAHansard 24 November 1999SUNSHINE COAST SESMrs SHELDON (Caloundra—LP) (10.19 a.m.): Today I would like to pay tribute to the membersof the Sunshine Coast SES teams who participated in the recent search for the body of ...
Speech byMrs J. SHELDONMEMBER FOR CALOUNDRAHansard 2 December 1999STATE GOVERNMENT PERFORMANCEMrs SHELDON (Caloundra—LP) (5.35 p.m.): The real facts about the last Budget that wasbrought down in this State were revealed in the comments by economic, ...
Speech byMrs J. SHELDONMEMBER FOR CALOUNDRAHansard 7 December 1999TRIPCONY CARAVAN PARK SITE Mrs SHELDON (Caloundra—LP) (10.07 a.m.): I raise an issue that is of considerable concern tomy local council and to the people on the Sunshine Coast. It involves the ...
Speech byMrs J. SHELDONMEMBER FOR CALOUNDRAHansard 7 December 1999REVENUE LAWS AMENDMENT BILL Mrs SHELDON (Caloundra—LP) (5.26 p.m.): I have some concerns that the Revenue LawsAmendment Bill, particularly with regard to payroll tax, is actually a disguised ...
Speech byMrs J. SHELDONMEMBER FOR CALOUNDRAHansard 9 December 1999PROPERTY LAW AMENDMENT BILLMrs SHELDON (Caloundra—LP) (9.45 p.m.): In Australia there appears to be a growing trendfor couples to enter into de facto relationships as a precursor or alternative ...
Speech byJOHN GOSSMEMBER FOR ASPLEYHansard 2 March 1999ADDRESS IN REPLY Mr GOSS (Aspley—LP) (2.49 p.m.): I pledge my loyalty to Her Majesty the Queen, and to herrepresentative in Queensland, His Excellency the Governor, Major General Peter Arnison, and I ...
Speech byMr J. HEGARTYMEMBER FOR REDLANDSHansard 29 April 1999QUEENSLAND FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY AMENDMENT REGULATION (No. 1) 1999Disallowance of Statutory InstrumentMr HEGARTY (Redlands—NPA) (11.08 p.m.): It is an indictment of this Government that ...
Speech byMr J. HEGARTYMEMBER FOR REDLANDSHansard 25 March 1999ROAD AWARENESS AND ACCIDENT PREVENTION PROGRAMMr HEGARTY (Redlands—NPA) (6.58 p.m.): For the past year, officers from the QueenslandFire and Rescue Authority and the Queensland Police Service have ...
Speech byMr J. HEGARTYMEMBER FOR REDLANDSHansard 19 August 1999VIETNAM VETERANS DAY Mr HEGARTY (Redlands—NPA) (7.15 p.m.): Yesterday's celebration of Vietnam Veterans Daysaw a well-attended march through the City of Brisbane led by the Governor, Major-General ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR WARWICKHansard 13 April 1999JUSTICE LEGISLATION (MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS) BILLMr SPRINGBORG (Warwick—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (4.14 p.m.): At the outsetI indicate that the Opposition supports the Justice ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR WARWICKHansard 13 April 1999CRIMINAL CODE (STALKING) AMENDMENT BILLMr SPRINGBORG (Warwick—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (4.33 p.m.): I indicatethat the Opposition supports the Criminal Code (Stalking) Amendment ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR WARWICKHansard 13 April 1999FORESTRY INDUSTRYMr SPRINGBORG (Warwick—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (6.43 p.m.): Tonight inthis Parliament we will see the Government vote against the continuation of a viable and ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR WARWICKHansard 14 April 1999FINES BILLMr SPRINGBORG (Warwick—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (10.06 a.m.): I move—"That the Bill be now read a second time."I have been advised by Goprint that a technical problem ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR WARWICKHansard 14 April 1999CORRECTIVE SERVICES AND PENALTIES AND SENTENCES AMENDMENT BILLMr SPRINGBORG (Warwick—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (8.30 p.m.), in reply: Atthe outset, I would like to thank all ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR WARWICKHansard 15 April 1999WORKCOVER QUEENSLAND AMENDMENT BILLMr SPRINGBORG (Warwick—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (2.55 p.m.): TheGovernment's plans for significant changes to the State's workers compensation ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR WARWICKHansard 21 July 1999AUSTRALIA ACTS (REQUEST) BILLMr SPRINGBORG (Warwick—NPA) (3.12 p.m.): At the outset I make it clear—I make this pointvery firmly—that neither the Australia Acts (Request) Bill nor its companion, ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR WARWICKHansard 22 July 1999UNIVERSITY OF QUEENSLAND; GATTON COLLEGEMr SPRINGBORG (Warwick—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (6.43 p.m.): It is mypleasure to rise to support the motion moved by the honourable member for ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR WARWICKHansard 17 August 1999INTERACTIVE GAMBLING (PLAYER PROTECTION) AMENDMENT BILLMr SPRINGBORG (Warwick—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (8.40 p.m.): The Premierrose in this House just a few hours ago and expressed ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR WARWICKHansard 19 August 1999COMMISSIONS OF INQUIRY (QUEENSLAND CONSTITUTIONAL REVIEW COMMISSION)REGULATIONMr SPRINGBORG (Warwick—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (11.32 a.m.): I move—"That the Commissions of Inquiry ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR WARWICKHansard 9 June 1999NAMING OF PAEDOPHILESMr SPRINGBORG (Warwick—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (10.13 a.m.): It is withmuch regret that I must inform the House of the Beattie Government's failure—and more ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR WARWICKHansard 9 June 1999BURNETT WATER STORAGEMr SPRINGBORG (Warwick—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (6.42 p.m.): Water isabsolutely crucial to the future of the Burnett region. There is no doubt about that. And the ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR WARWICKHansard 10 June 1999INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS BILLMr SPRINGBORG (Warwick—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (12.14 a.m.): The role ofawards has been substantially altered in the Industrial Relations Bill. The Bill ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR WARWICKHansard 20 July 1999SOUTH EAST QUEENSLAND REGIONAL FOREST AGREEMENTMr SPRINGBORG (Warwick—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (6 p.m.): I move—"That this Parliament supports a South East Queensland Regional Forest ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR WARWICKHansard 21 July 1999FEDERAL COURTS (STATE JURISDICTION) BILLMr SPRINGBORG (Warwick—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (12.39 p.m.): At theoutset, I indicate to the Parliament that the coalition will be supporting ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR WARWICKHansard 28 April 1999POLICE POWERS AND RESPONSIBILITIES AND OTHER ACTS (REGISTERS) AMENDMENT BILLMr SPRINGBORG (Warwick—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (2.54 p.m.): It is mypleasure to support this legislation ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR WARWICKHansard 29 April 1999MEAT INDUSTRY AMENDMENT STANDARD (No. 1) 1999Disallowance of Statutory InstrumentMr SPRINGBORG (Warwick—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (9.29 p.m.): Tonight wehave heard the desperate ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR WARWICKHansard 26 May 1999STOLEN GENERATIONMr SPRINGBORG (Warwick—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (12.51 p.m.): I amsurprised that a Premier who, last year, chose to criticise others for pursuing political agendas ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR WARWICKHansard 26 May 1999CONVICTED CHILD SEX OFFENDERS; NOTIFICATION ORDERSMr SPRINGBORG (Warwick—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (5.22 p.m.): I move—"That this Parliament re-affirms its commitment to protecting the ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR WARWICKHansard 11 March 1999WATER INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS; WASTE WATERMr SPRINGBORG (Warwick—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (10.26 a.m.): Mychallenge today is to the can't do Minister for Natural Resources to lift ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR WARWICKHansard 11 March 1999RURAL QUEENSLANDMr SPRINGBORG (Warwick—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (6.39 p.m.): I amabsolutely amazed as I sit here and listen to the honourable member for Logan complaining ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR WARWICKHansard 23 March 1999LAW REFORMMr SPRINGBORG (Warwick—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (10.24 a.m.): Since Julylast year, the Opposition has been applying pressure to the Beattie Labor Government on a number ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR WARWICKHansard 23 March 1999DRUG COURT TRIALMr SPRINGBORG (Warwick—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (6 p.m.): I move— "That this House calls on the State Government to establish a Drug Court Trial inBrisbane by the ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR WARWICKHansard 25 March 1999FINES BILLMr SPRINGBORG (Warwick—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (10.17 a.m.): I move—"That the Bill be now read a second time."The coalition has taken the initiative to reintroduce the ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR WARWICKHansard 8 June 1999STATE DEVELOPMENT AND PUBLIC WORKS ORGANISATION AMENDMENT BILLMr SPRINGBORG (Warwick—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (10.55 p.m.): There is nodoubt that the taking of a person's land for ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR WARWICKHansard 10 March 1999BEATTIE LABOR GOVERNMENTMr SPRINGBORG (Warwick—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (6.45 p.m.): In hiscontribution, the can't do Deputy Premier brought to the attention of this House some of ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR WARWICKHansard 25 March 1999RAINWATER TANKSMr SPRINGBORG (Warwick—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (5.42 p.m.): I think that itgoes without saying to all honourable members of this Parliament that water is our most ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR WARWICKHansard 25 August 1999SES POSITIONS, MERIT SELECTIONMr SPRINGBORG (Warwick—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (6.10 p.m.): I rise tosecond the motion moved by the honourable member for Clayfield. It is a pity ...
Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 27 & 28 April 1999POLICE POWERS AND RESPONSIBILITIES AND OTHER ACTS (REGISTERS) AMENDMENT BILLMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (5.44 p.m.): This Bill follows just a few short weeks aftera similar Police ...
Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 28 April 1999WEAPONS AMENDMENT BILLMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (10.34 p.m.): This is a very serious debate, and it hasdisturbed me to see the antics of the last 10 minutes or so. However, I want to ...
Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 29 April 1999MOTOR ACCIDENT INSURANCE AMENDMENT REGULATION (No. 2) 1999Disallowance of Statutory InstrumentMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (4.42 p.m.): I speak in support of my colleagues on theOpposition ...
Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 29 April 1999PERFORMANCE OF MINISTERSMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (6.10 p.m.): I take great pleasure in seconding thismotion. Last night, the debate was about the dunces class, and tonight it is about ...
Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 25 May 1999POLICE RESOURCESMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (10.21 a.m.): Everywhere around this State people areasking, "Where have all the police numbers gone?", because under the coalition Government we ...
Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 25 May 1999TOOWOOMBA AND DARLING DOWNS DEVELOPMENTMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (11.07 p.m.): Toowoomba and the Darling Downs are onthe threshold of some of the most sustained growth and economic ...
Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 24 March 1999MOUNT LOFTY NURSING HOMEMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (10.27 a.m.): The mark of any society is its ability to carefor the most vulnerable in it. The callous decision to slash $350,000 from ...
Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 24 March 1999CORRECTIVE SERVICES LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (3.35 p.m.): In opening my address on the CorrectiveServices Legislation Amendment Bill, I give members a very ...
Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 25 March 1999TOOWOOMBA SOUTH BOYS SCHOOLMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (7.04 p.m.): A great injustice has been done to aToowoomba business in the Government process of selling the old Toowoomba South Boys ...
Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 14 April 1999WARREGO HIGHWAYMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (10.25 a.m.): The Warrego Highway from Toowoombato Brisbane is one of the important transport lifelines of this State. The single-lane section ...
Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 14 April 1999WORKCOVER QUEENSLAND AMENDMENT BILLMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (3.55 p.m.): I find it amazing that after the trauma anddisaster of workers compensation under the previous Labor Government ...
Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 14 April 1999TRANSPLANTATION AND ANATOMY AMENDMENT BILLMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (9.37 p.m.): I have pleasure in seconding this motion,namely, that all words after "Bill" be omitted and the following ...
Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 27 April 1999PRISON ESCAPEMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (10.22 a.m.): The list of blunders under the BeattieLabor Government continues to grow at an alarming rate. Last weekend, we saw the farcical ...
Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 27 April 1999POLICE POWERS AND RESPONSIBILITIES AND OTHER ACTS (REGISTERS) AMENDMENT BILLMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (5.44 p.m.): This Bill follows just a few short weeks aftera similar Police Powers ...
Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 10 June 1999TRANSPORT INFRASTRUCTUREMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (6.23 p.m.): I join in this debate on the motion tocondemn the Minister for Transport and Minister for Main Roads for his failure to put ...
Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 10 June 1999INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS BILLMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (9.39 p.m.): In joining the debate on the IndustrialRelations Bill, I make the point that it is interesting that we are only halfway ...
Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 21 July 1999ESCAPES FROM CORRECTIONAL CENTRESMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (10.17 a.m.): When the Minister for Police andCorrective Services moved to change the corrective services system from a system ...
Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 21 July 1999AUSTRALIA ACTS (REQUEST) BILLMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (5.41 p.m.): At the outset, I want to say that this Bill isextremely technical. For many Opposition members, it delves fairly deeply ...
Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 22 July 1999UNIVERSITY OF QUEENSLAND; GATTON COLLEGEMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (6.09 p.m.): It is with pleasure that I second the motion.As the member for Crows Nest has outlined, this motion is ...
Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 17 August 1999INTERACTIVE GAMBLING (PLAYER PROTECTION) AMENDMENT BILLMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (9.51 p.m.): Honourable members really have to wonderwhy on earth are we having this debate and why on ...
Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 18 August 1999TOOWOOMBA GENERAL HOSPITALMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (11 p.m.): This week we have seen the exposure of thecorruption and sleaze surrounding the net bet affair. Tonight I wish to speak ...
Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 24 August 1999POLICE RESOURCESMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (10.14 a.m.): Thanks to the efforts of the coalition whilstin Government, police numbers and police ratios in Queensland are increasing in ...
Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 24 August 1999MR DEPUTY SPEAKER'S RULINGMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (5.43 p.m.): In joining this debate, I point out to theHouse that, despite the fact that some members have tried to trivialise it, ...
Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 26 May 1999POLICE MINISTERMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (10.12 a.m.): This morning we have heard anotherpathetic list of excuses from the weary Police Minister as he goes about making excuses and ...
Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 27 May 1999STATE DEVELOPMENT AND PUBLIC WORKS ORGANISATION AMENDMENT BILLMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (4.48 p.m.): In joining in this debate today on the StateDevelopment and Public Works Organisation ...
Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 10 June 1999CORRECTIVE SERVICESMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (10.22 a.m.): The administration of Corrective Servicesunder Minister Barton is shaping up to be an absolute disaster and a shambles. First of ...
Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 24 August 1999QUEENSLAND HEALTHMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (6.23 p.m.): In rising to speak in this debate, I want tostart off by taking the Premier to task. Tonight, between 5 p.m. and 6 p.m., we had a ...
Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 13 April 1999WOODFORD CORRECTIONAL CENTREMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (7.05 p.m.): Tonight I am calling on the StateGovernment to seriously reconsider its decision to proceed with the construction of an ...
Speech byMr M. HORANMEMBER FOR TOOWOOMBA SOUTHHansard 28 April 1999MR F. PEACHMr HORAN (Toowoomba South—NPA) (10.13 a.m.): One of the important principles inappointing people to senior positions to run departments is that those people have some ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 17 September 19991999 STATE BUDGETHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (4.45 p.m.), in reply: This is not just aSmart Budget; it is going to drive Queensland into the next century. ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 26 October 1999MOTION OF CONDOLENCEDeath of Sir Charles WanstallHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.39 a.m.), by leave, without notice: Imove—"1. That this House desires to ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 26 October 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTTrade with JapanHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (10.11 a.m.), by leave: Between 11October and 14 October I completed 25 meetings, functions ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 26 October 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTGovernment Owned Corporations, Executive RemunerationHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (10.15 a.m.), by leave: I am pleased toinform the House ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 26 October 1999PRIVILEGEPublic Service AppointmentsHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (2.30 p.m.): I rise on a matter ofprivilege suddenly arising. The Leader of the Opposition ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 26 October 1999CENSURE OF MINISTER FOR MINES AND ENERGYHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (6.14 p.m.): I move—"Delete all words after 'this House' and insert the ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 27 October 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTRepublic Hon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.34 a.m.), by leave: On 6 NovemberAustralians will vote in what is colloquially now called the ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 11 November 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTEconomyHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.35 a.m.), by leave: After almost 17months of the Beattie Labor Government, Queensland is now ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 11 November 1999PUBLIC SECTOR ETHICS AMENDMENT BILLHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.57 p.m.), in reply: I would like torespond in some detail to the various points that were ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 12 November 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTTarong EnergyHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.34 a.m.), by leave: Queensland hasa rapidly growing economy—the best in the nation. Under ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 23 November 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTBrisbane City Watch-houseHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.35 a.m.), by leave: Later thismorning several of my ministerial colleagues and ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 23 November 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTWallabies; Rugby World Cup and Bledisloe Cup Hon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.37 a.m.), by leave: Australia has aproud history of ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 27 August 1999TAB QUEENSLAND LIMITED PRIVATISATION BILLHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (3.28 p.m.), in reply: I will start with thecomments made by the member for Nicklin. I am ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 14 September 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTEast Timor Hon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.34 a.m.), by leave: I know that Ispeak for all Queenslanders when I express concern and ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 14 September 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTState BudgetHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.36 a.m.), by leave: Later today I willpresent to this House my Government's second Budget. ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 15 September 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTVisit by Chinese President, Jiang ZeminHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.34 a.m.), by leave: Late last week,Queensland was privileged to ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 15 September 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTIBM Call CentreHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.38 a.m.), by leave: IBM's decision toestablish its Asia-Pacific help centre in ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 15 September 1999SOUTH BANK CORPORATION AMENDMENT BILLHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (11.32 a.m.): I move—"That the Bill be now read a second time."My Government is determined ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 29 October 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTCairns Convention Centre ExtensionHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier) (9.34 a.m.), by leave: I wish to advisethe House that tomorrow evening the ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 29 October 1999SOUTH BANK CORPORATION AMENDMENT BILLHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (11.23 a.m.), in reply: I thank membersfor their contributions to this debate. Firstly, I ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 9 November 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTRe-enactment of Duyfken ExpeditionHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.36 a.m.), by leave: I am happy toannounce today that Queensland will be ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 9 November 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTRoma Street ParklandHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.41 a.m.), by leave: In a massiveredevelopment of Brisbane's former Roma Street ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 9 November 1999APEC TECHNOMARTHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (6.15 p.m.) I move—"All words after 'That this House' be deleted and the following be inserted—'applauds the way ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 10 November 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTSmithsonian InstitutionHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.34 a.m.), by leave: I am pleased toinform the House that the first stage of my ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 27 October 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTRegional Australia SummitHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.38 a.m.), by leave: Queensland doesnot have a Minister at the Regional Australia ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 27 October 1999APPROPRIATION BILLEstimates Committee AReport No. 2Hon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (12.36. The Opposition has sought touse the statement of reservations to ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 27 October 1999FORESTRY INDUSTRYHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (6.18 p.m.): I move the followingamendment—"Delete all words after "That this House" and insert—'congratulates ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 28 October 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTNative TitleHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.32 a.m.), by leave: The QueenslandGovernment has been working hard to deliver a fair and ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 28 October 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTSouth Bank ParklandsHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.38 a.m.), by leave: The StateGovernment's development of South Bank Parklands has ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 25 August 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTTurkish EarthquakeHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.32 a.m.), by leave: On behalf of allQueenslanders, I want to offer the people of Turkey ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 25 August 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTCourt Funding; EmploymentHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.38 a.m.), by leave: The front page oftoday's Courier-Mail confirms that my ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 25 August 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTIndustrial Relations; Film and Television IndustryHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.42 a.m.), by leave: I am extremelypleased to inform the ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 26 August 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTProperty MarketersHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.32 a.m.), by leave: Honourablemembers will be aware of recent investigations into the ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 26 August 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTCharter of Social and Fiscal ResponsibilityHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.36 a.m.), by leave: My Governmentwas elected a little over a ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 27 August 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTAboriginal and Torres Strait Islander InitiativesHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.33 a.m.), by leave: Queensland'sAboriginal and Torres ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 10 November 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTUnemploymentHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.37 a.m.), by leave: I am pleased tosee yet another Queensland academic believes it is ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 10 November 1999AUSTRALIAN BROADCASTING CORPORATIONHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier) (11.29 a.m.), by leave, without notice: Imove—"That the Parliament of Queensland calls on the ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 10 November 1999CONSTITUTION AMENDMENT BILLHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (11.39 a.m.): I move—"That the Bill be now read a second time."Today I introduce a Bill that directly ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 10 November 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTDr G. Davis; Comments by Member for ClayfieldHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (11.47 a.m.), by leave: Yesterday, themember for Clayfield ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 11 November 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTRemembrance DayHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.33 a.m.), by leave: Today all ofAustralia will stop to remember those who fell in the ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 16 September 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTSES Positions, Merit Selection Hon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.35 a.m.), by leave: On 24 August themember for Clayfield rose in this ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 16 September 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTElectricity Generation ProjectsHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.39 a.m.), by leave: There has beensome controversy recently over the ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 17 September 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTRegional Forest AgreementHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.31 a.m.), by leave: Yesterday was anhistoric day for Queensland with the ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 15 September 1999BURNETT REGIONHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (6.16 p.m.): I move the followingamendment—"That all words after 'That this House' should be deleted and be ...
Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 9 March 1999HEALTH PORTFOLIOMs BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (6.40 p.m.): Tonight I am pleased to support the amended motionand decry the original motion of the Opposition spokesperson for Health and the comments of ...
Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 10 March 1999ELECTORATE OF CAIRNSMs BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (10.18 a.m.): I am pleased to inform members of this House thattomorrow is the 100th anniversary of the election of the first Labor member to the seat of ...
Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 11 March 1999USE OF PLAIN ENGLISH IN GOVERNMENT CORRESPONDENCEMs BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (5.13 p.m.): I offer my compliments to the member for Nicklin. He hastouched on something that I suspect is close to the hearts ...
Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 23 March 1999TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, FAR-NORTH QUEENSLANDMs BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (11.39 a.m.): I rise to speak about a matter of considerableimportance to far-north Queensland and, for that ...
Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 23 March 1999GAMING MACHINE AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMs BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (3.34 p.m.): I support the Gaming Machine and Other LegislationAmendment Bill 1998. This Bill is intended to amend the original ...
Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 24 March 1999MANOORA URBAN RENEWAL PROGRAMMs BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (11.14 p.m.): Tonight I wish to speak about what has been termed aleading-edge project in Cairns, and that is the Manoora Urban Renewal Program. ...
Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 25 March 1999MR A. GALLAGHER; DR W. GALEMs BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (7.13 p.m.): I rise to mark with respect the recent passing of two menwho were leaders in the Cairns business community. They made their contributions ...
Speech byMrs D. PRATTMEMBER FOR BARAMBAHHansard 9 December 1999PROPERTY LAW AMENDMENT BILLMrs PRATT (Barambah—IND) (10.22 p.m.): The Property Law Amendment Bill, which relates tode facto couples, is to be commended except for one small section. No-one denies ...
Speech byMr DOUG SLACKMEMBER FOR BURNETTHansard 9 March 1999TRANS-TASMAN MUTUAL RECOGNITION (QUEENSLAND) BILLMr SLACK (Burnett—NPA) (3 p.m.): It had not been my intention to speak to the Bill, because Iexpected the House to be universal in its support for ...
Speech byMr DOUG SLACKMEMBER FOR BURNETTHansard 10 March 1999BEATTIE LABOR GOVERNMENTMr SLACK (Burnett—NPA) (6.25 p.m.): I have listened with interest to the Premier and theDeputy Premier and I think that, rather than call them the can't do Government, we ...
Speech byMr DOUG SLACKMEMBER FOR BURNETTHansard 24 March 1999SUN METALS DISPUTE; GORDONSTONE MINE DISPUTEMr SLACK (Burnett—NPA) (6.26 p.m.): We have two very damaging industrial disputesconfronting Queenslanders at the moment: one at the Gordonstone coalmine ...
Speech byMr DOUG SLACKMEMBER FOR BURNETTHansard 29 March 1999PERFORMANCE OF MINISTERS Mr SLACK (Burnett—NPA) (6 p.m.): I move—"That this House condemns the Beattie Government for the disastrous performance ofits Ministers, particularly Ministers Elder, ...
Speech byMr DOUG SLACKMEMBER FOR BURNETTHansard 26 May 1999PRIVILEGEAnswer by Minister for HealthMr SLACK (Burnett—NPA) (9.30 a.m.): I rise on a matter of privilege. Yesterday in thisParliament, I asked the Minister for Health a specific question regarding ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 24 November 1999TRADE MEASUREMENT AMENDMENT BILLMr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (5.07 p.m.): I rise to speak about the Trade MeasurementAmendment Bill, which is a terribly important piece of ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 24 November 1999LIQUOR AMENDMENT BILLMr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (9.27 p.m.): I commend the member for Toowoomba Northfor bringing forward this legislation. It is very difficult to understand the ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 24 November 1999MILPERA STATE HIGH SCHOOLMr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (10.54 p.m.): In October 1998 the Milpera Special Schoolbecame known as the Milpera State High School. It caters for students ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 25 November 1999AUDIO VISUAL AND AUDIO LINKS AMENDMENT BILLMr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (3.27 p.m.): I rise to support the Audio Visual and AudioLinks Amendment Bill. The Bill takes audiovisual and ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 30 November 1999RIVER NOISEMr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (1.21 a.m.): I rise to make some brief comments about thegrowing problem of noise emanating predominantly from speed boats on the Brisbane ...
Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 18 August 1999TRANSPLANTATION AND ANATOMY AMENDMENT BILLMs BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (9.29 p.m.): I still stand by my congratulations to the honourablemember for Thuringowa, Mr Turner, in terms of his intention in ...
Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 18 August 1999HOMELESS PEOPLE IN CAIRNS CBDMs BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (11.16 p.m.): For a long time we have had a problem with homelesspeople and with people who drink excessive alcohol in the Cairns CBD. A high ...
Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 24 August 1999CAIRNS INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITYMs BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (12.18 p.m.): I rise to draw members' attention to an important eventfor Cairns that will take place on Tuesday, 31 August. This is the official ...
Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 24 August 1999QUEENSLAND HEALTHMs BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (6.46 p.m.): This evening I am very pleased to support theamendment and to provide an example for honourable members of how the Beattie LaborGovernment is ...
Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 25 August 1999SAFETY INSTITUTE OF AUSTRALIA CONFERENCE; ADVENTURE TOURISMMs BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (10.27 a.m.): On Monday of this week I was pleased to represent theMinister for Employment, Training and Industrial ...
Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 26 August 1999QUEENSLAND BUILDING SERVICES AUTHORITY AMENDMENT BILLMs BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (3.20 p.m.): Honourable members have made the points that areworth making, but I, too, in representing many subcontractors ...
Speech byMrs D. PRATTMEMBER FOR BARAMBAHHansard 3 March 1999ADDRESS IN REPLY Mrs PRATT (Barambah—IND) (12.38 p.m.): I rise to speak in this Address in Reply debate andpledge my loyalty to the Queen and His Excellency, Governor Arnison. As the new Independent ...
Speech byMrs D. PRATTMEMBER FOR BARAMBAHHansard 10 March 1999CORRECTIVE SERVICES AND PENALTIES AND SENTENCES AMENDMENT BILL Mrs PRATT (Barambah—IND) (10.11 p.m.) I do not stand to talk to the House about events inthe lives of victims of serious crime. I ...
Speech byMrs D. PRATTMEMBER FOR BARAMBAHHansard 14 April 1999TRANSPLANTATION AND ANATOMY AMENDMENT BILL Mrs PRATT (Barambah—IND) (10.35 p.m.): When someone dies it is a terrible loss, not only tothe bereaved family but also to the community. When it is a ...
Speech byMrs D. PRATTMEMBER FOR BARAMBAHHansard 27 April 1999DRUGSMrs PRATT (Barambah—IND) (7.24 p.m.): It is impossible for those of us with no personalexposure to the effects of heroin and other illegal drug addictions to imagine the suffering andtragedies ...
Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 30 November 1999MR J. MOOREMs BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (1.15 a.m.): At the recent annual general meeting of Cairns DistrictRugby League, President John Moore gave his last annual report to members. After 12 years ...
Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 1 December 1999TOWNSVILLE INDUSTRIAL PARKMs BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (6.40 p.m.): I must say that one honourable member of this Househas suggested that tonight I might be suggesting that rather than this project go ...
Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 2 December 1999PROSTITUTION BILLMs BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (12.22 p.m.): Despite the expressions of moral outrage that thisHouse has heard from members of the Opposition and Independents, the fact is that moral ...
Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 7 December 1999Goods and Services TaxMs BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (10.25 a.m.): So far as the goods and services tax is concerned,charity and community service organisations are in strife—and they know it. What is ...
Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 7 December 1999AUSTRALIAN BROADCASTING CORPORATION Ms BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (12.20 p.m.): I speak today not only as the member for Cairns butalso as a friend of the ABC. The Australian Broadcasting Corporation is an ...
Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 8 June 1999STATE PURCHASING POLICYMs BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (11.57 p.m.): I rise to speak about a matter that I am determined willnot go away until it is fully resolved, that is, the reform of the State Purchasing ...
Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 9 June 1999TRAFFIC PROBLEM, CAIRNSMs BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (10.15 a.m.): It may come as a surprise to members of this House tolearn that we have a serious traffic problem in the southern suburbs of Cairns. These ...
Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 20 July 1999CAIRNS BASE HOSPITAL LONG-SERVING NURSESMs BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (7.26 p.m.): I must say that I endorse the sentiments of thehonourable member who has just spoken. Indeed, he raised some important issues ...
Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 21 July 1999MUSIC IN CAIRNSMs BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (10.20 a.m.): Music, it is said, soothes the savage beast. I dare tosuggest that there are times when piping soothing music through headphones to some ...
Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 17 August 1999REGIONAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENTMs BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (11.54 a.m.): I rise to speak today about a matter that I am sure allmembers of this honourable House would agree is an important matter for ...
Speech byMrs D. PRATTMEMBER FOR BARAMBAHHansard 10 June 1999INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS BILLMrs PRATT (Barambah—IND) (12 a.m.): I rise tonight to speak on the Industrial Relations Bill1999. I approach the Bill from the angle of the everyday Queenslander and the ...
Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 23 November 1999PRIVATE HEALTH FACILITIES BILLMs BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (9.25 p.m.): I am pleased to support this legislation from the BeattieGovernment and the Minister for Health, Wendy Edmond, the Private Health ...
Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 23 November 1999COUNCILLOR TOM PYNEMs BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (11.08 p.m.): I rise to pay tribute to a very big man in Cairns, that is,Councillor Tom Pyne, the Mayor of Cairns. It may be that some members of this House ...
Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 7 December 1999CAIRNS MINERALS AND LAPIDARY CLUBMs BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (12.40 a.m.): Last Saturday, I was invited to officially open therenovated and refurbished premises of the Cairns Minerals and Lapidary Club. I ...
Speech byHOWARD HOBBSMEMBER FOR WARREGOHansard 24 November 1999HEALTH LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr HOBBS (Warrego—NPA) (12.07 p.m.): It is my pleasure to speak to this Health LegislationAmendment Bill. The aspect of this Bill that I wish to refer to is that ...
Speech byHOWARD HOBBSMEMBER FOR WARREGOHansard 30 November 1999LOCAL GOVERNMENT FUNDINGMr HOBBS (Warrego—NPA) (10.15 a.m.): I wish to advise this House about finance, LaborParty style. In a desperate need to fund the Budget, this Government raided ...
Speech byHOWARD HOBBSMEMBER FOR WARREGOHansard 30 November 1999TREE CLEARINGMr HOBBS (Warrego—NPA) (11.30 a.m.): Recently, much has been said about tree clearing inQueensland. The perception given by this Government and conservationists is that ...
Speech byHOWARD HOBBSMEMBER FOR WARREGOHansard 30 November 1999TREE-CLEARING GUIDELINESMr HOBBS (Warrego—NPA) (6.25 p.m.): I refer to my speech during the Matters of PublicInterest debate this morning. The Minister stated that the latest figures showed that ...
Speech byHOWARD HOBBSMEMBER FOR WARREGOHansard 3 December 1999FORESTRY AMENDMENT BILLMr HOBBS (Warrego—NPA) (11.49 a.m.): The objectives of this Bill are to amend the ForestryAct 1959 specifically to implement part of the Queensland Government's plan, which ...
Speech byHOWARD HOBBSMEMBER FOR WARREGOHansard 7 December 1999DIESEL FUEL REBATE SCHEMEMr HOBBS (Warrego—NPA) (10.23 a.m.): Today I wish to raise concerns in this House inrelation to the proposed diesel fuel concession for local government. The Minister for ...
Speech byHOWARD HOBBSMEMBER FOR WARREGOHansard 7 December 1999RURAL SUMMITMr HOBBS (Warrego—NPA) (11.50 a.m.): I have already briefed the House on the rural summitheld in Canberra in October this year. Today I will summarise some of the points raised at the ...
Speech byHOWARD HOBBSMEMBER FOR WARREGOHansard 7 December 1999TREE-CLEARING GUIDELINESMr HOBBS (Warrego—NPA) (6.25 p.m.): "No child will live in poverty." Do members rememberthat statement by Bob Hawke? Do honourable members also remember "Lock, stock and ...
Speech byHOWARD HOBBSMEMBER FOR WARREGOHansard 8 December 1999WATER RESOURCES AMENDMENT BILLMr HOBBS (Warrego—NPA) (10.46 p.m.): I am pleased to speak to the Water ResourcesAmendment Bill 1999. In the Explanatory Notes, under the heading "Reasons for the ...
Speech byHOWARD HOBBSMEMBER FOR WARREGOHansard 8 June 1999NELLY BAY DEVELOPMENT, MAGNETIC ISLANDMr HOBBS (Warrego—NPA) (6.19 p.m.) What a disgraceful performance by the DeputyPremier!Mr Borbidge: The contribution of the Goss Government was an EIS announced ...
Speech byHOWARD HOBBSMEMBER FOR WARREGOHansard 9 June 1999BURNETT WATER STORAGEMr HOBBS (Warrego—NPA) (6.32 p.m.): What a disgraceful contribution by Governmentmembers! I can sum it up very simply by saying that if bulldust could be put into music, those ...
Speech byHOWARD HOBBSMEMBER FOR WARREGOHansard 10 June 1999INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS BILLMr HOBBS (Warrego—NPA) (2.50 p.m.): I think the speech of the member who has justresumed his seat will go down in history and that he will be voted out at the next election. ...
Speech byHOWARD HOBBSMEMBER FOR WARREGOHansard 20 July 1999NATIVE TITLE (QUEENSLAND) STATE PROVISIONS AMENDMENT BILLMr HOBBS (Warrego—NPA) (3.11 p.m.): Today I want to talk about the Native Title(Queensland) State Provisions Amendment Bill. Members would be ...
Speech byHOWARD HOBBSMEMBER FOR WARREGOHansard 15 April 1999WORKCOVER QUEENSLAND AMENDMENT BILLMr HOBBS (Warrego—NPA) (9.02 p.m.): Another vital sector of the Queensland economy whichhas been one of the major beneficiaries of the coalition's workers ...
Speech byHOWARD HOBBSMEMBER FOR WARREGOHansard 25 May 1999REGIONAL FOREST AGREEMENTMr HOBBS (Warrego—NPA) (6.32 p.m.): The Deputy Premier said that the Queenslandcoalition left the RFA in the bottom drawer for the incoming Labor Government to fix. Tonight I ...
Speech byHOWARD HOBBSMEMBER FOR WARREGOHansard 26 May 1999SOUTHERN MORETON BAY ISLAND LAND USE DEVELOPMENT STUDYMr HOBBS (Warrego—NPA) (10.15 a.m.): I wish to refer to the Southern Moreton Bay IslandLand Use Development Study affecting the islands of ...
Speech byHOWARD HOBBSMEMBER FOR WARREGOHansard 8 June 1999LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr HOBBS (Warrego—NPA) (4.26 p.m.): This Bill proposes changes to the Local GovernmentAct 1993 for law-making processes, the conduct of elections ...
Speech byHOWARD HOBBSMEMBER FOR WARREGOHansard 10 November 1999LIQUOR AMENDMENT BILLMr HOBBS (Warrego—NPA) (8.50 p.m.): I am very pleased to speak on the Liquor AmendmentBill 1999. As everyone knows, Anzac Day is one of the most special days of the year. The ...
Speech byHOWARD HOBBSMEMBER FOR WARREGOHansard 11 November 1999SELECT COMMITTEE ON TRAVELSAFEDrug-driving in QueenslandMr HOBBS (Warrego—NPA) (10.10 a.m.): It is my pleasure to speak on the TravelsafeCommittee's report on drug-driving in Queensland. As the ...
Speech byHOWARD HOBBSMEMBER FOR WARREGOHansard 11 November 1999COMMUNITY SERVICES LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr HOBBS (Warrego—NPA) (3.38 p.m.): It is a pleasure to speak to the Community ServiceLegislation Amendment Bill. The policy objectives of the Bill ...
Speech byHOWARD HOBBSMEMBER FOR WARREGOHansard 11 November 1999PUBLIC SECTOR ETHICS AMENDMENT BILLMr HOBBS (Warrego—NPA) (9.03 p.m.): I am pleased to speak to the Public Sector EthicsAmendment Bill 1999. The National Party's interest in this debate lies in ...
Speech byHOWARD HOBBSMEMBER FOR WARREGOHansard 16 September 1999WATER RESOURCES, RURAL QUEENSLANDMr HOBBS (Warrego—NPA) (6.10 p.m.): It is my pleasure to second this motion before theHouse tonight. In 1996 I was given the privilege of introducing a blueprint ...
Speech byHOWARD HOBBSMEMBER FOR WARREGOHansard 16 September 19991999 STATE BUDGETMr HOBBS (Warrego—NPA) (9.27 p.m.): I was interested to hear the member for Kallangur saythat the Budget delivered some great things for the Caboolture and Pine Rivers areas. ...
Speech byHOWARD HOBBSMEMBER FOR WARREGOHansard 17 September 1999SOUTH EAST QUEENSLAND WATER BOARD (REFORM FACILITATION) BILLMr HOBBS (Warrego—NPA) (10.40 a.m.): As the shadow Minister said, the Opposition will besupporting the South-East Queensland Water ...
Speech byHOWARD HOBBSMEMBER FOR WARREGOHansard 20 July 1999SOUTH EAST QUEENSLAND REGIONAL FOREST AGREEMENTMr HOBBS (Warrego—NPA) (6.36 p.m.): I say to the Deputy Premier that his Government hasachieved another record in this State: it has united the ...
Speech byHOWARD HOBBSMEMBER FOR WARREGOHansard 17 August 1999INTERACTIVE GAMBLING (PLAYER PROTECTION) AMENDMENT BILLMr HOBBS (Warrego—NPA) (12.16 a.m): I am pleased to respond to the Interactive Gambling(Player Protection) Amendment Bill before the House. ...
Speech byHOWARD HOBBSMEMBER FOR WARREGOHansard 19 August 1999SELECT COMMITTEE ON TRAVELSAFEMr HOBBS (Warrego—NPA) (10.26 a.m.): It is a pleasure to speak today in support of theTravelsafe Committee's Report No. 27, Unlicensed, Unregistered and on the Road. I ...
Speech byHOWARD HOBBSMEMBER FOR WARREGOHansard 26 August 1999ACQUISITION OF LAND AMENDMENT BILLMr HOBBS (Warrego—NPA) (4.18 p.m.): It is my pleasure to speak on the Acquisition of LandAmendment Bill. As the shadow Minister has said, the Opposition will be ...
Speech byHOWARD HOBBSMEMBER FOR WARREGOHansard 23 November 1999LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL (No. 2)Mr HOBBS (Warrego—NPA) (3.20 p.m.): I rise to speak on the Local Government and OtherLegislation Amendment Bill. The policy objectives ...
Speech byHOWARD HOBBSMEMBER FOR WARREGOHansard 25 March 1999CYPRESS INDUSTRY, WESTERN QUEENSLANDMr HOBBS (Warrego—NPA) (6.23 p.m.): National Competition Policy was not an issue inrelation to cypress pine until it was raised in the press recently. At the ...
Speech byHOWARD HOBBSMEMBER FOR WARREGOHansard 13 April 1999FORESTRY INDUSTRYMr HOBBS (Warrego—NPA) (6.24 p.m.): The regional forest assessment ensures thatAustralia's forests are managed in an ecologically sustainable way. That is important for small ...
Speech byHOWARD HOBBSMEMBER FOR WARREGOHansard 14 April 1999TIMBER INDUSTRYMr HOBBS (Warrego—NPA) (10.21 a.m.): Approximately 689,000 hectares of Crown nativeforest land is logged in Queensland, presently harvesting 108,700 cubic metres from that forest. ...
Speech byHOWARD HOBBSMEMBER FOR WARREGOHansard 9 November 1999RURAL SUMMITMr HOBBS (Warrego—NPA) (12.10 p.m.): I want to brief the House on the rural summit thatwas held in Canberra recently. Many people are aware that rural Australia has been hurting for a ...
Speech byJOHN MICKELMEMBER FOR LOGANHansard 26 October 1999DEFENDING THE MARSDEN COMMUNITYMr MICKEL (Logan—ALP) (11.59 a.m.): I want to correct for the public record the fallacies in theSunday Mail article dated 12 September 1999 under the headline, ...
Speech byJOHN MICKELMEMBER FOR LOGANHansard 26 October 1999SUGAR INDUSTRY BILLMr MICKEL (Logan—ALP) (3.36 p.m.): The Sugar Industry Bill 1999 has been introducedagainst an international climate that is very difficult for Queensland sugar producers. The ...
Speech byJOHN MICKELMEMBER FOR LOGANHansard 27 October 1999APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILLEstimates Committee AReport No. 1Mr MICKEL (Logan—ALP) (12.15 p.m.): At the outset I thank my fellow committee members fortheir cooperation throughout the Estimates ...
Speech byJOHN MICKELMEMBER FOR LOGANHansard 27 October 1999APPROPRIATION BILLEstimates Committee AReport No. 2Mr MICKEL (Logan—ALP) (2.45 p.m.): I agree totally with what the previous speaker said aboutthe importance of education and the contribution that it ...
Speech byJOHN MICKELMEMBER FOR LOGANHansard 11 November 1999ETHNIC BRANCH STACKINGMr MICKEL (Logan—ALP) (10.14 a.m.): Advertisements for the American Express card used tosay "You shouldn't leave home without one." The shameless ethnic branch stacking in the ...
Speech byJOHN MICKELMEMBER FOR LOGANHansard 11 November 1999ST GEORGE IRRIGATION AREAMr MICKEL (Logan—ALP) (6.45 p.m.): After listening to that contribution, I say that, ifhonourable members did not believe the farmers had enough troubles, they have a few ...
Speech byJOHN MICKELMEMBER FOR LOGANHansard 7 December 1999GOODS AND SERVICES TAXMr MICKEL (Logan—ALP) (10.05 a.m.): Anyone who has spoken with small business operatorsand charities knows the growing concerns they have with the GST and the compliance ...
Speech byJOHN MICKELMEMBER FOR LOGANHansard 7 December 1999FORESTRY AMENDMENT BILLMr MICKEL (Logan—ALP) (10.26 p.m.): This Bill gives the hardwood timber industry what it hasalways been seeking: 25 years of resource security. It gives the industry 25 years to ...
Speech byJOHN MICKELMEMBER FOR LOGANHansard 8 December 1999WATER RESOURCES AMENDMENT BILLMr MICKEL (Logan—ALP) (11.06 p.m.): I want to comment on an issue that is vital to theresidents and businesses within Logan City. I refer in particular to the Logan City ...
Speech byJOHN MICKELMEMBER FOR LOGANHansard 9 December 1999CRIMINAL LAW AMENDMENT BILLMr MICKEL (Logan—ALP) (6.23 p.m.): I want to support the Criminal Law Amendment Bill. Ithink it is necessary to help give some assurances to people whose children have been ...
Speech byJOHN MICKELMEMBER FOR LOGANHansard 11 November 1999DOMESTIC VIOLENCE (FAMILY PROTECTION) AMENDMENT BILLMr MICKEL (Logan—ALP) (12.24 a.m.): I think that it is a measure of the maturity of ourchange in attitude to this horrible occurrence that ...
Speech byJOHN MICKELMEMBER FOR LOGANHansard 23 November 1999LIBERAL PARTY BRANCH STACKINGMr MICKEL (Logan—ALP) (12 p.m.): Michael Johnson's withdrawal from the contest for LiberalParty preselection for the Federal seat of Ryan even before nominations have ...
Speech byJOHN MICKELMEMBER FOR LOGANHansard 24 November 1999BATTLE OF THE BANDS: BROWNS PLAINS POLICE SERVICEMr MICKEL (Logan—ALP) (11.12 p.m.): Next Sunday at the Greenbank RSL car park theBrowns Plains police will be hosting a Battle of the Bands for ...
Speech byJOHN MICKELMEMBER FOR LOGANHansard 25 November 1999JUSTICE LEGISLATION BILLSMr MICKEL (Logan—ALP) (5.41 p.m.): I pay tribute to the members of the Members' Ethicsand Parliamentary Privileges Committee who have spoken in this debate this afternoon. My ...
Speech byMrs J. GAMINMEMBER FOR BURLEIGHHansard 3 March 1999CORRECTIVE SERVICES AND PENALTIES AND SENTENCES AMENDMENT BILLMrs GAMIN (Burleigh—NPA) (10.11 p.m.): I will try to bring back a little decorum to what shouldbe a serious debate. The member for ...
Speech byMrs J. GAMINMEMBER FOR BURLEIGHHansard 3 March 1999JUSTICES OF THE PEACE TRAINING COURSESMrs GAMIN (Burleigh—NPA) (11.09 p.m.): Funding for justices of the peace training courses atTAFE colleges is normally allocated after negotiations between the ...
Speech byMrs J. GAMINMEMBER FOR BURLEIGHHansard 9 March 1999DRUG ABUSEMrs GAMIN (Burleigh—NPA) (10.29 a.m.): A national heroin trial is not the solution to the ever-increasing problem of drug abuse in this country. A heroin trial will not assist heroin ...
Speech byMrs J. GAMINMEMBER FOR BURLEIGHHansard 9 March 1999HEALTH PORTFOLIOMrs GAMIN (Burleigh—NPA) (6.35 p.m.): This morning in this place I asked the Health Ministerto explain why a young mother and her husband were forced to suffer a five-hour wait for a ...
Speech byJOHN MICKELMEMBER FOR LOGANHansard 16 September 19991999 STATE BUDGETMr MICKEL (Logan—ALP) (9.54 p.m.): I wish to pay tribute to the honourable member forKallangur for his contribution earlier in this debate. He highlighted the serious problem for ...
Speech byJOHN MICKELMEMBER FOR LOGANHansard 26 August 1999OLIVE INDUSTRYMr MICKEL (Logan—ALP) (7.18 p.m.): Tonight I bring some heart and some good news to thepeople of the Lockyer and south-west Queensland with a positive story about the initiatives that ...
Speech byJOHN MICKELMEMBER FOR LOGANHansard 15 September 1999COMMUNITY-BASED REFERENDUM BILLMr MICKEL (Logan—ALP) (10.16 p.m.): The purpose of this Bill is to enable the electors ofQueensland to have the opportunity to participate in the decisions that affect ...
Speech byJOHN MICKELMEMBER FOR LOGANHansard 25 August 1999ROAD TRANSPORT REFORM BILLMr MICKEL (Logan—ALP) (4.47 p.m.): I welcome the opportunity to participate in the debateon the Road Transport Reform Bill 1999. I notice that the Bill is focusing on ...
Speech byJOHN MICKELMEMBER FOR LOGANHansard 1 December 1999TOWNSVILLE INDUSTRIAL PARKMr MICKEL (Logan—ALP) (6.50 p.m.): The person whom we on this side of the House all feelsorry for tonight is the member for Thuringowa, because quite frankly it appears that ...
Speech byJOHN MICKELMEMBER FOR LOGANHansard 26 August 1999HEALTH SERVICEMr MICKEL (Logan—ALP) (6.50 p.m.): I want to start by congratulating the Leader of theOpposition. This has been a brilliant tactic. Whenever one's leadership is under threat, one drags ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR WARWICKHansard 7 December 1999RURAL QUEENSLANDMr SPRINGBORG (Warwick—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (10 a.m.): Never beforehas a minority in Queensland been subject to such vilification, discrimination and ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR WARWICKHansard 7 December 1999TREE-CLEARING GUIDELINESMr SPRINGBORG (Warwick—NPA) (6 p.m.): I move—"That this House calls on the Government to postpone plans to introduce mandatorytree clearing restrictions on freehold ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR WARWICKHansard 8 December 1999QUEENSLAND LAW SOCIETY AMENDMENT BILLMr SPRINGBORG (Warwick—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (4.39 p.m.): TheQueensland Law Society Amendment Bill is another anti-consumer initiative of ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR WARWICKHansard 9 December 1999CRIMINAL LAW AMENDMENT BILLMr SPRINGBORG (Warwick—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (5.49 p.m.): Generally,the Opposition will support this legislation. However, during the Committee stage ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR WARWICKHansard 9 December 1999PROPERTY LAW AMENDMENT BILLMr SPRINGBORG (Warwick—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (9.01 p.m.): This Bill isaimed at providing a clear, comprehensive and fair statutory framework for ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR WARWICKHansard 25 November 1999AUDIO VISUAL AND AUDIO LINKS AMENDMENT BILLMr SPRINGBORG (Warwick—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (12.52 p.m.): TheOpposition supports this Bill, which in large part is a continuation ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR WARWICKHansard 25 November 1999JUSTICE LEGISLATION BILLSMr SPRINGBORG (Warwick—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (4.30 p.m.): This is acognate debate and the Opposition will be supporting both pieces of legislation ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR WARWICKHansard 25 November 1999STIPENDIARY MAGISTRATES AND OTHER ACTS AMENDMENT BILLMr SPRINGBORG (Warwick—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (8.30 p.m.): TheOpposition is generally supportive of the Stipendiary ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR WARWICKHansard 25 August 1999COMMUNITY-BASED REFERENDUM BILLMr SPRINGBORG (Warwick—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (10.36 p.m.): I say at theoutset that the Opposition will also be opposing the legislation before the ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR WARWICKHansard 26 August 1999HEALTH SERVICEMr SPRINGBORG (Warwick—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (6.45 p.m.): I rise tosupport the censure motion moved against this Government, condemning it for its dreadful ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR WARWICKHansard 16 September 19991999 BUDGET SPEECHMr SPRINGBORG (Warwick—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (3.10 p.m.): In joining inthis debate, I have to say at the outset that I was most disappointed in the ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR WARWICKHansard 26 October 1999CENSURE OF MINISTER FOR MINES AND ENERGYMr SPRINGBORG (Warwick—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (6.35 p.m.): An aspect ofthe developing pressure on household power prices in Queensland ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR WARWICKHansard 27 October 1999APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILLEstimates Committee AReport No. 1Mr SPRINGBORG (Warwick—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (11.42 a.m.): At theoutset, I would like to pay tribute to the ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR WARWICKHansard 27 October 1999APPROPRIATION BILLEstimates Committee AReport No. 2Mr SPRINGBORG (Warwick—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (2.30 p.m.): In brieflyjoining in this discussion on the report of Estimates ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR WARWICKHansard 11 November 1999PUBLIC SECTOR ETHICS AMENDMENT BILLMr SPRINGBORG (Warwick—NPA) (5.42 p.m.): It has been very interesting to sit here for thelast little while and listen to the contributions of some honourable ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR WARWICKHansard 23 November 1999DEPARTMENT OF STATE DEVELOPMENTMr SPRINGBORG (Warwick—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (6.28 p.m.): Tonight theParliament must reject the amendment moved by the Premier and seconded by ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR WARWICKHansard 23 November 1999ENTERPRISING QUEENSLANDERS AND YOUNG PRIMARY PRODUCERSMr SPRINGBORG (Warwick—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (10.53 p.m.): At a timewhen we hear a lot of doom and gloom and questioning ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR WARWICKHansard 25 November 1999TRUSTS (INVESTMENTS) AMENDMENT BILLMr SPRINGBORG (Warwick—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (9.16 p.m.): TheOpposition supports this Bill, which in all material aspects mirrors the Trusts ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR WARWICKHansard 25 November 1999STATE PENALTIES ENFORCEMENT BILLMr SPRINGBORG (Warwick—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (10.21 p.m.): I will quotefrom a publication issued in April 1999 by the Government Statistician's ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR WARWICKHansard 26 November 1999PRIMARY INDUSTRY BODIES REFORM BILLMr SPRINGBORG (Warwick—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (4.26 p.m.): This Billrepresents a wholesale change to the way in which the five key primary ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR WARWICKHansard 30 November 1999TREE-CLEARING GUIDELINESMr SPRINGBORG (Warwick—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (6.45 p.m.): I rise tosupport this motion before the House. Listening to the contributions from honourable ...
Speech byMr LEN STEPHANMEMBER FOR GYMPIEHansard 3 March 1999REVOCATION OF STATE FOREST AREASMr STEPHAN (Gympie—NPA) (4.39 p.m.): This afternoon I will not delay the House unduly.However, I wish to make a few comments about this issue. Every couple of weeks, ...
Speech byMr LEN STEPHANMEMBER FOR GYMPIEHansard 3 March 1999GYMPIE FLOODSMr STEPHAN (Gympie—NPA) (11.14 p.m.): In the past week or so I have had the honour ofrepresenting my electorate in relation to the recent floods. Some of the people involved are to ...
Speech byMr LEN STEPHANMEMBER FOR GYMPIEHansard 10 March 1999CORRECTIVE SERVICES AND PENALTIES AND SENTENCES AMENDMENT BILLMr STEPHAN (Gympie—NPA) (10.56 p.m.): It gives me a great deal of pleasure to take part inthis debate. As has been mentioned before ...
Speech byMr LEN STEPHANMEMBER FOR GYMPIEHansard 10 & 24 March 1999CORRECTIVE SERVICES AND PENALTIES AND SENTENCES AMENDMENT BILLMr STEPHAN (Gympie—NPA) (10.56 p.m.): It gives me a great deal of pleasure to take part inthis debate. As has been mentioned ...
Speech byMr LEN STEPHANMEMBER FOR GYMPIEHansard 25 March 1999GYMPIE FLOODSMr STEPHAN (Gympie—NPA) (7.27 p.m.): In February this year businesses and houses inGympie were inundated by flood waters. Buildings suffered very badly and many businesses wereforced ...
Speech byMr LEN STEPHANMEMBER FOR GYMPIEHansard 15 April 1999WORKCOVER QUEENSLAND AMENDMENT BILLMr STEPHAN (Gympie—NPA) (9.51 p.m.): It gives me a great deal of pleasure to join in thedebate this evening and to speak on this very important workers ...
Speech byMr LEN STEPHANMEMBER FOR GYMPIEHansard 10 June 1999INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS BILLMr STEPHAN (Gympie—NPA) (12.34 a.m.): It gives me a great deal of pleasure to join in thisdebate this evening, even at this late hour. One aspect of the present debate on ...
Speech byMr LEN STEPHANMEMBER FOR GYMPIEHansard 22 July 1999AUSTRALIA ACTS (REQUEST) BILLMr STEPHAN (Gympie—NPA) (12.14 p.m.): It gives me a great deal of pleasure to take part inthis debate. From what I have been hearing, it seems that some members are ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR WARWICKHansard 10 December 1999VEGETATION MANAGEMENT BILLMr SPRINGBORG (Warwick—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (11.06 a.m.): In rising toparticipate in this debate and oppose this repugnant Vegetation Management ...
Speech byMr LEN STEPHANMEMBER FOR GYMPIEHansard 26 August 1999ACQUISITION OF LAND AMENDMENT BILLMr STEPHAN (Gympie—NPA) (4.14 p.m.): It gives me great pleasure to take part in this debateon the Acquisition of Land Amendment Bill. I draw to the attention of ...
Speech byMr LEN STEPHANMEMBER FOR GYMPIEHansard 14 September 1999PRIMARY INDUSTRIES LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr STEPHAN (Gympie—NPA) (12.45 p.m.): I take this opportunity to bring to the attention ofthe House a couple of issues that really do not get very ...
Speech byMr LEN STEPHANMEMBER FOR GYMPIEHansard 28 October 1999APPROPRIATION BILLEstimates Committee FReportMr STEPHAN (Gympie—NPA) (12.52 p.m.): It gives me a great deal of pleasure to join in thedebate on the report of Estimate Committee F as it relates to ...
Speech byMr LEN STEPHANMEMBER FOR GYMPIEHansard 24 November 1999LIQUOR AMENDMENT BILLMr STEPHAN (Gympie—NPA) (8.51 p.m.): It gives me a great deal of pleasure to join thedebate on the Liquor Amendment Bill. Those people we honour on Anzac Day paid the ...
Speech byMr LEN STEPHANMEMBER FOR GYMPIEHansard 26 November 1999PRIMARY INDUSTRY BODIES REFORM BILLMr STEPHAN (Gympie—NPA) (3.25 p.m.): It gives me a great deal of pleasure to join thisdebate. When Pat Purcell was speaking to this Bill, he was getting ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR WARWICKHansard 24 November 1999PERSONS CONVICTED OF OFFENCES AGAINST CHILDRENMr SPRINGBORG (Warwick—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (6 p.m.): I seek leave towithdraw the motion that I gave notice in this Parliament ...
Speech byMr L. SPRINGBORGMEMBER FOR WARWICKHansard 1 December 1999ELECTORAL AMENDMENT BILLMr SPRINGBORG (Warwick—NPA) (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (8.49 p.m.): In speakingto the Electoral Amendment Bill 1999 introduced into this Parliament by the ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 22 July 1999AUSTRALIA ACTS (REQUEST) BILLHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (12.20 p.m.), in reply: There have beena number of responses over the last day and a bit and I will ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 17 August 1999MOTIONS OF CONDOLENCEDeaths of Mr C. R. Rappolt and Mr R. B. J. PilbeamHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.42 a.m.), by leave without notice: Imove—"1. That this ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 17 August 1999INTERACTIVE GAMBLING (PLAYER PROTECTION) AMENDMENT BILLAll StagesHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (2.42 p.m.), in reply: I have listened withsome interest to the ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 17 August 1999INTERACTIVE GAMBLING (PLAYER PROTECTION) AMENDMENT BILLHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier) (12.49 a.m.), in reply: I would like tothank all honourable members for ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 10 June 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTGovernment Achievements Hon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.47 a.m.), by leave: This Sunday it willbe 12 months since the last State election. ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 11 June 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTQueensland Premier's Literary AwardsHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.38 a.m.), by leave: I am proud toannounce that I am establishing the ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 20 & 21 July 1999NATIVE TITLE (QUEENSLAND) STATE PROVISIONS AMENDMENT BILLHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (5.59 p.m.), in reply: I thank allmembers for their contributions to ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 20 July 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTCypress Pine IndustryHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.35 a.m.), by leave: I am proud tooffer further evidence that my Government is a ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 18 August 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTMarlborough Nickel ProjectHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.35 a.m.), by leave: My Governmentcontinues to deliver jobs to Queenslanders by ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 18 August 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTEmployment Hon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.39 a.m.), by leave: Creating jobs andreducing Queensland's unemployment level is my ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 18 August 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTPublic Report of Ministerial Expenses, Statement of Expenses of Ministers of the Crown andParliamentary SecretariesHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 18 August 1999TAB QUEENSLAND LIMITED PRIVATISATION BILLHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (11.36 a.m.): I move—"That the Bill be now read a second time."This Bill is about ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 18 August 1999TAB PRIVATISATIONHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (6.17 p.m.): I move—"That all words after—'That this Parliament' be deleted and be replaced by the words—'Notes ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 21 July 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTHotel and Conference Centre, ToowoombaHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.49 a.m.), by leave: Yesterday, Imade references to what this can-do ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 21 July 1999LEGISLATIVE STANDARDS AMENDMENT BILLHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (8.31 p.m.): This Government opposesthe private member's Legislative Standards Amendment Bill. ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 22 July 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTHealth SystemHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.36 a.m.), by leave: There is toomuch Federal bureaucracy, duplication and waste in the ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 22 July 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTNational Competition PolicyHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.42 a.m.), by leave: Tomorrow theLeaders Forum in Sydney will deal with the draft ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 19 August 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTNative TitleHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— Australian Labor Party) (Premier) (9.37 a.m.), by leave:What was thought impossible just 14 short months ago is ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 19 August 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTBiotechnology Hon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.42 a.m.), by leave: A leadingVictorian biotechnology researcher says my Government's 10-year ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 24 August 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTCompulsory Third-party InsuranceHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.33 a.m.), by leave: In April of thisyear my Government ordered a sweeping ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 24 August 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTState Emergency Service CadetsHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.38 a.m.), by leave: There is littledoubt that the State Emergency Service ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 24 August 1999MR DEPUTY SPEAKER'S RULINGHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central—ALP) (Premier) (5.12 p.m.): Let me oppose thisnonsense. Today, the Opposition is wasting the time of this Parliament on ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 20 July 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTMillmerran Power ProjectHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.40 a.m.), by leave: I want to outlineto the House today a number of clear ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 20 July 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTAirport-City Rail LinkHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.43 a.m.), by leave: The can-doactivities of this Government just go on and on. Work ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 20 July 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTSouth Bank Parklands; Grand ArbourHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.46 a.m.), by leave: This can-doGovernment simply continues to deliver for ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 21 July 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTQueensland Constitutional ConventionHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.45 a.m.), by leave: I wish to drawmembers' attention to two significant ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 9 June 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTCentenary of Federation; Year of the OutbackHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.39 a.m.), by leave: In relation to thecentenary of Federation and ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 24 August 1999QUEENSLAND HEALTHHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (6.09 p.m.): I second the amendmentmoved by the Minister for Health. Let us get this really clear even to the ...
Speech byHon. PETER BEATTIEMEMBER FOR BRISBANE CENTRALHansard 10 June 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTLicensing Agreement, TelecommunicationsHon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— ALP) (Premier) (9.45 a.m.), by leave: Today I wish toannounce a major breakthrough. ...
Speech byDr PETER PRENZLERMEMBER FOR LOCKYERHansard 9 December 1999WATER RESOURCES AMENDMENT BILLDr PRENZLER (Lockyer—ONP) (3.25 p.m.): I rise with great pleasure to speak on the WaterResources Amendment Bill 1999. It gives me a great opportunity to put on ...
Speech byDr PETER PRENZLERMEMBER FOR LOCKYERHansard 10 December 1999VEGETATION MANAGEMENT BILLDr PRENZLER (Lockyer—ONP) (12.44 p.m.): I am speechless. This Bill is the greatest load ofclaptrap that I have seen for a long time. Who dreams up this rubbish? ...
Speech byPETER WELLINGTONMEMBER FOR NICKLINHansard 3 March 1999PEDESTRIAN CROSSING, MAROOCHYDOREMr WELLINGTON (Nicklin—IND) (10.17 a.m.): I rise today to speak on behalf of the 628 peoplewho signed a petition which was earlier this morning read to the House ...
Speech byPETER WELLINGTONMEMBER FOR NICKLINHansard 4 March 1999TREE-PLANTING PARTNERSHIPSMr WELLINGTON (Nicklin—IND) (7.24 p.m.): Today, at the launch of the EnvironmentalProtection Agency, the Premier spoke about business ventures that maintained a balance ...
Speech byPETER WELLINGTONMEMBER FOR NICKLINHansard 11 March 1999USE OF PLAIN ENGLISH IN GOVERNMENT CORRESPONDENCEMr WELLINGTON (Nicklin—IND) (5 p.m.): I move——"That this House request all Department heads to ensure that plain English is used in allGovernment ...
Speech byPETER WELLINGTONMEMBER FOR NICKLINHansard 11 March 1999ANZAC DAY TRADING HOURSMr WELLINGTON (Nicklin—IND) (5.36 p.m.): It gives me great pleasure to second the motionmoved by the member for Gladstone. I thank the Government for allowing this motion ...
Speech byDr PETER PRENZLERMEMBER FOR LOCKYERHansard 25 May 1999UNIVERSITY OF QUEENSLAND, GATTON CAMPUSDr PRENZLER (Lockyer—ONP) (12.10 p.m.): I rise once again to speak on the issue of theviability of the Gatton campus of the University of Queensland. ...
Speech byDr PETER PRENZLERMEMBER FOR LOCKYERHansard 25 May 1999WEAPONS AMENDMENT BILLDr PRENZLER (Lockyer—ONP) (9 p.m.): Tonight, I will take this opportunity to debunk some ofthe nonsense and hysterical contributions that some members have made during this ...
Speech byDr PETER PRENZLERMEMBER FOR LOCKYERHansard 27 May 1999REGIONAL FOREST AGREEMENTDr PRENZLER (Lockyer—ONP) (6 p.m.): I move—"That this Parliament will ensure that the management plan for the Queensland timberindustry will be based on scientific fact ...
Speech byDr PETER PRENZLERMEMBER FOR LOCKYERHansard 8 June 1999STATE DEVELOPMENT AND PUBLIC WORKS ORGANISATION AMENDMENT BILLDr PRENZLER (Lockyer—ONP) (9.55 p.m.): Firstly, I begin by voicing my strong opposition tothe State Development and Public Works ...
Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 4 March 1999HEINER DOCUMENTSHon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (6.11 p.m.): Isecond the motion moved by the honourable member for Indooroopilly and make this ...
Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 9 March 1999PREMIERHon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (11.30 a.m.): The"can't do" tag is obviously getting to the Premier. This was very obvious last week, as we ...
Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 9 March 1999TRANS-TASMAN MUTUAL RECOGNITION (QUEENSLAND) BILLHon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (12.45 p.m.): I am inthe somewhat unusual position of speaking or ...
Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 9 March 1999LAND AND RESOURCES TRIBUNAL BILLHon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (3.43 p.m.): TheOpposition will not be opposing this legislation, but we do have ...
Speech byPHIL REEVESMEMBER FOR MANSFIELDHansard 1 December 1999PROSTITUTION BILLMr REEVES (Mansfield—ALP) (4.10 p.m.): I chose to speak on the Prostitution Bill so as torepresent the views of my community in this place. I also wished to demonstrate that, ...
Speech byMr. R. CONNORMEMBER FOR NERANGHansard 3 March 1999CORRECTIVE SERVICES AND PENALTIES AND SENTENCES AMENDMENT BILLMr CONNOR (Nerang—LP) (9.49 p.m.): I rise to speak to the Corrective Services and Penaltiesand Sentences Amendment Bill mainly because ...
Speech byMr. R. CONNORMEMBER FOR NERANGHansard 25 March 1999CRIMINAL JUSTICE COMMISSION; COMMENTS BY MINISTER FOR MAIN ROADSMr CONNOR (Nerang—LP) (7.11 p.m.): This morning in Parliament the Minister for Main Roadsmade certain comments. These involved matters ...
Speech byMr. R. CONNORMEMBER FOR NERANGHansard 15 April 1999WORKCOVER QUEENSLAND AMENDMENT BILLMr CONNOR (Nerang—LP) (3.53 p.m.): In speaking against the changes to WorkCoverproposed by the Government, I reiterate that the Opposition is all in favour of ...
Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 2 March 1999MOTION OF CONDOLENCEDeaths of Mr R. T. McLean, MLA, and Mr L. J. Yewdale, MLAHon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (9.42 a.m.): In risingto second the ...
Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 2 March 1999GORDONSTONE MINEHon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (11.35 a.m.): Inrecent weeks here in Queensland we have seen decent, law-abiding Queensland ...
Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 2 March 1999GORDONSTONE MINE DISPUTE; MEMBER FOR FITZROYHon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (6 p.m.): I move—"That this House, noting with concern the impact on ...
Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 3 March 1999CORRECTIVE SERVICES AND PENALTIES AND SENTENCES AMENDMENT BILLHon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (9.04 p.m.): It is veryclear that the can't do ...
Speech byMr. R. CONNORMEMBER FOR NERANGHansard 9 November 1999APEC TECHNOMARTMr CONNOR (Nerang—LP) (6.25 p.m.): It is quite obvious that the Government has not realisedjust how much damage this Technomart fiasco has caused Queensland. There is a giant wave ...
Speech byMr. R. CONNORMEMBER FOR NERANGHansard 9 November 1999PROPERTY LAW AMENDMENT BILLMr CONNOR (Nerang—LP) (10.11 p.m.): I rise to speak on this debate in a bit of a quandary onthe basis that in no way, shape or form do I want to be seen to be condoning a ...
Speech byHon. RAY HOLLISMEMBER FOR REDCLIFFEHansard 26 May 1999STOLEN GENERATION DEBATEMr SPEAKER: Order! I wish to refer to a speech by the Honourable Leader of the Opposition ina debate on the stolen generations in the Parliament yesterday. The comments by ...
Speech byHon. RAY HOLLISMEMBER FOR REDCLIFFEHansard 27 May 1999APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILLEstimates Committee AReport No. 1Mr SPEAKER (12.25 p.m.): I firstly thank members who have taken part in this debate. In themain they have been very complimentary ...
Speech byHon. RAY HOLLISMEMBER FOR REDCLIFFEHansard 10 December 1999VALEDICTORYMr SPEAKER: Honourable members, at the end of another parliamentary year, I thank allmembers for their contributions—even during the most hectic of debates—and often their wisdom. ...
Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 10 March 1999GORDONSTONE STRIKEHon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (10.12 a.m.): Thismorning we saw the incredible announcement by the Premier that the taxpayers ...
Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 10 March 1999BEATTIE LABOR GOVERNMENTHon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (6 p.m.): I move—"That this House condemns the Beattie Labor Government as a can't do ...
Speech byMr. R. CONNORMEMBER FOR NERANGHansard 27 October 1999APPROPRIATION BILLEstimates Committee BReportMr CONNOR (Nerang—LP) (3.42 p.m.): I rise to speak to the report of Estimates Committee Band, more particularly, on the Ambulance Service. A recent ...
Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 4 March 1999GOVERNMENT PERFORMANCEHon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (10.22 a.m.): Thismorning we have seen the penny drop in respect of honourable members ...
Speech byHon. R. E. BORBIDGEMEMBER FOR SURFERS PARADISEHansard 23 March 1999SUN METALS DISPUTEHon. R. E. BORBIDGE (Surfers Paradise—NPA) (Leader of the Opposition) (10.16 a.m.): AllQueenslanders should be very concerned this morning by reports from Townsville ...
Speech byHon. R. WELFORDMEMBER FOR EVERTONHansard 9 December 1999WATER RESOURCES AMENDMENT BILLHon. R. J. WELFORD (Everton—ALP) (Minister for Environment and Heritage and Minister forNatural Resources) (3.59 p.m.), in reply: I thank all members for their ...
Speech byHon. RUSSELL COOPERMEMBER FOR CROWS NESTHansard 2 March 1999NATURAL DISASTER ASSISTANCE Hon. T. R. COOPER (Crows Nest—NPA) (7.15 p.m.): Farmers across many areas ofQueensland have suffered at the hands of the elements over the past 12 months—from ...
Speech byHon. RUSSELL COOPERMEMBER FOR CROWS NESTHansard 3 March 1999MINISTER FOR RACINGHon. T. R. COOPER (Crows Nest—NPA) (6.21 p.m.): I second the motion. As a previous RacingMinister who came through the two-stage process with the racing industry between ...
Speech byHon. RUSSELL COOPERMEMBER FOR CROWS NESTHansard 4 March 1999FLOODSHon. T. R. COOPER (Crows Nest—NPA) (7.18 p.m.): Tonight I refer to the damage caused inthe Esk and Crows Nest shires by the recent floods. I acknowledge Mrs Crystal Stark of Blue ...
Speech byHon. RUSSELL COOPERMEMBER FOR CROWS NESTHansard 9 March 1999SUGAR, BANANA AND PAWPAW INDUSTRIESHon. T. R. COOPER (Crows Nest—NPA) (12.09 p.m.): Queensland's $2.2 billion sugar industryis in dire straits. In just over 12 months, world sugar prices ...
Speech byHon. RUSSELL COOPERMEMBER FOR CROWS NESTHansard 20 July 1999NATIVE TITLE (QUEENSLAND) STATE PROVISIONS AMENDMENT BILLHon. T. R. COOPER (Crows Nest—NPA) (4.07 p.m.): I do not take any pleasure in speaking inthis debate. I like to participate in the ...
Speech byHon. RUSSELL COOPERMEMBER FOR CROWS NESTHansard 20 July 1999SOUTH EAST QUEENSLAND REGIONAL FOREST AGREEMENTHon. T. R. COOPER (Crows Nest—NPA) (6.26 p.m.): Of course, the Opposition will not besupporting the amendment even though it uses very fancy ...
Speech byHon. RUSSELL COOPERMEMBER FOR CROWS NESTHansard 20 July 1999SOUTH BURNETT MEATWORKS, MURGONHon. T. R. COOPER (Crows Nest—NPA) (7.02 p.m.): In February 1998, the coalition released areport titled "Meat Processing Industry at the Crossroads". That ...
Speech byHon. RUSSELL COOPERMEMBER FOR CROWS NESTHansard 22 July 1999UNIVERSITY OF QUEENSLAND; GATTON COLLEGEHon. T. R. COOPER (Crows Nest—NPA) (5.58 p.m.): I move—"That this Parliament condemns the progressive running down of the University ofQueensland ...
Speech byHon. RUSSELL COOPERMEMBER FOR CROWS NESTHansard 23 March 1999QLMA FEES; BUTCHERSHon. T. R. COOPER (Crows Nest—NPA) (7.20 p.m.): This morning I touched briefly on theOpposition's grave concerns for the future of the family butcher, small meat ...
Speech byHon. RUSSELL COOPERMEMBER FOR CROWS NESTHansard 25 March 1999CONSULTATION WITH RURAL QUEENSLANDERSHon. T. R. COOPER (Crows Nest—NPA) (10.28 a.m.): Recently the Leader of the Opposition,Mr Borbidge, and I toured Townsville, Tully, Ingham, Innisfail, ...
Speech byHon. RUSSELL COOPERMEMBER FOR CROWS NESTHansard 25 March 1999CORRECTIVE SERVICES LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLHon. T. R. COOPER (Crows Nest—NPA) (12.29 p.m.): I take part in this debate to place on therecord the history of some of the things that ...
Speech byHon. RUSSELL COOPERMEMBER FOR CROWS NESTHansard 13 April 1999SERVICES TO RURAL AND REMOTE QUEENSLANDHon. T. R. COOPER (Crows Nest—NPA) (11.30 a.m.): In my opinion there are twoQueenslands—the Queensland of the south-east corner and coastal regions ...
Speech byHon. RUSSELL COOPERMEMBER FOR CROWS NESTHansard 10 March 1999CORRECTIVE SERVICES AND PENALTIES AND SENTENCES AMENDMENT BILLHon. T. R. COOPER (Crows Nest—NPA) (9.13 p.m.): The contribution of the member forAshgrove epitomises the argument from the ...
Speech byHon. RUSSELL COOPERMEMBER FOR CROWS NESTHansard 11 March 1999WATERHon. T. R. COOPER (Crows Nest—NPA) (10.11 a.m.): I raise the policy issue of water in ourState's dams and its usage. Some of these dams are used for domestic purposes only. I ...
Speech byHon. RUSSELL COOPERMEMBER FOR CROWS NESTHansard 11 March 1999RURAL QUEENSLANDHon. T. R. COOPER (Crows Nest—NPA) (5.53 p.m.): I move—"That this Parliament moves to protect and promote the future of rural Queensland, itsindustries and its jobs by:(a) ...
Speech byHon. RUSSELL COOPERMEMBER FOR CROWS NESTHansard 23 March 1999QLMA FEES, BUTCHERSHon. T. R. COOPER (Crows Nest—NPA) (10.28 a.m.): The Opposition is gravely concerned forthe future of family butchers and small meat industry businesses under the ...
Speech byHon. RUSSELL COOPERMEMBER FOR CROWS NESTHansard 13 April 1999FORESTRY INDUSTRYHon. T. R. COOPER (Crows Nest—NPA) (6.09 p.m.): I second the motion and commend it tothe House. In fact, I cannot see why all members of the House should not support it. ...
Speech byHon. RUSSELL COOPERMEMBER FOR CROWS NESTHansard 14 April 1999WORKCOVER QUEENSLAND AMENDMENT BILLHon. T. R. COOPER (Crows Nest—NPA) (3.25 p.m.): I, too, want to take part in this debate. Butfirstly, I must say that on nearly every occasion that I ...
Speech byHon. RUSSELL COOPERMEMBER FOR CROWS NESTHansard 27 April 1999GOVERNMENT ELECTION PROMISESHon. T. R. COOPER (Crows Nest—NPA) (6.25 p.m.): I will not offer the Deputy Premier my time.This Beattie Government, in less than 10 months in office, has ...
Speech byHon. RUSSELL COOPERMEMBER FOR CROWS NESTHansard 10 June 1999DAIRY INDUSTRY DEREGULATIONHon. T. R. COOPER (Crows Nest—NPA) (10.26 a.m.): Despite the retention of the farm gateprice and supply management scheme in Queensland, dairy farmers remain ...
Speech byHon. RUSSELL COOPERMEMBER FOR CROWS NESTHansard 10 June 1999INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS BILLHon. T. R. COOPER (Crows Nest—NPA) (5.55 p.m.): I was going to say that it is a pleasure totake part in this debate, but I do not think that it is a pleasure at ...
Speech byHon. RUSSELL COOPERMEMBER FOR CROWS NESTHansard 20 July 1999FORESTRY INDUSTRYHon. T. R. COOPER (Crows Nest—NPA) (11.30 a.m.): I wish to draw to the attention of theHouse the massive uncertainty created in the bush by the Beattie Labor Government. I ...
Speech byHon. RUSSELL COOPERMEMBER FOR CROWS NESTHansard 25 May 1999QFMA; PILCHARD FISHERY TRIALHon. T. R. COOPER (Crows Nest—NPA) (11.50 a.m.): I wish to draw to the attention of theHouse the Minister for Primary Industries' bungled attempt to disguise the ...
Speech byHon. RUSSELL COOPERMEMBER FOR CROWS NESTHansard 25 May 1999REGIONAL FOREST AGREEMENTHon. T. R. COOPER (Crows Nest—NPA) (6.21 p.m.): I rise to support the motion, whichrepresents another positive attempt by the coalition to restore some logic to the ...
Speech byHon. RUSSELL COOPERMEMBER FOR CROWS NESTHansard 9 June 1999BURNETT WATER STORAGEHon. T. R. COOPER (Crows Nest—NPA) (6.22 p.m.): As usual we hear from members on theother side of the House this endless rhetoric about how much they have done and are ...
Speech byHon. RUSSELL COOPERMEMBER FOR CROWS NESTHansard 29 April 1999MEAT INDUSTRY AMENDMENT STANDARD (No. 1) 1999 Disallowance of Statutory InstrumentHon. T. R. COOPER (Crows Nest—NPA) (5.45 p.m.): I move—"That the Meat Industry Amendment Standard (No. 1) ...
Speech byHon. RUSSELL COOPERMEMBER FOR CROWS NESTHansard 29 April 1999PERFORMANCE OF MINISTERSHon. T. R. COOPER (Crows Nest—NPA) (6.40 p.m.): I support the motion, although it is withsome regret because most people seem to think that Henry is a good bloke. ...
Speech byHon. RUSSELL COOPERMEMBER FOR CROWS NESTHansard 28 April 1999POLICE POWERS AND RESPONSIBILITIES AND OTHER ACTS (REGISTERS) AMENDMENT BILLHon. T. R. COOPER (Crows Nest—NPA) (2.40 p.m.): I wish to add a few comments to thecontributions that have been ...
Speech byHon. RUSSELL COOPERMEMBER FOR CROWS NESTHansard 28 April 1999KINGSTHORPE STATE SCHOOLHon. T. R. COOPER (Crows Nest—NPA) (11.09 p.m.): I raise an issue concerning theKingsthorpe school, just west of Toowoomba. Because of varying circumstances, the ...
Speech byHon. STEVE BREDHAUERMEMBER FOR COOKHansard 24 March 1999TRANSPORT (SOUTH BANK CORPORATION AREA LAND) BILLHon. S. D. BREDHAUER (Cook—ALP) (Minister for Transport and Minister for Main Roads)(11.59 a.m.): I move—"That the Bill be now read a second ...
Speech byHon. STEVE BREDHAUERMEMBER FOR COOKHansard 25 March 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTNerang-Broadbeach RoadHon. S. D. BREDHAUER (Cook—ALP) (Minister for Transport and Minister for Main Roads)(9.50 a.m.), by leave : I rise on this occasion to advise the ...
Speech byHon. STEVE BREDHAUERMEMBER FOR COOKHansard 13 April 1999TRANSPORT (SOUTH BANK CORPORATION AREA LAND) BILLHon. S. D. BREDHAUER (Cook—ALP) (Minister for Transport and Minister for Main Roads)(2.57 p.m.), in reply: Fancy members of One Nation lecturing ...
Speech byHon. STEVE BREDHAUERMEMBER FOR COOKHansard 14 April 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTBrisbane Light Rail ProjectHon. S. D. BREDHAUER (Cook—ALP) (Minister for Transport and Minister for Main Roads)(9.53 a.m.), by leave: I would like to draw members' attention ...
Speech byHon. STEVE BREDHAUERMEMBER FOR COOKHansard 15 April 1999ROAD TRANSPORT REFORM BILLHon. S. D. BREDHAUER (Cook—ALP) (Minister for Transport and Minister for Main Roads)(12.01 p.m.): I move—"That the Bill be now read a second time."The Road Transport ...
Speech byMr S. ROBERTSONMEMBER FOR SUNNYBANKHansard 27 May 1999STATE DEVELOPMENT AND PUBLIC WORKS ORGANISATION AMENDMENT BILLMr ROBERTSON (Sunnybank—ALP) (12.08 p.m.): It is unlike the member to be so rude. I risein support of amendments to the State ...
Speech byMr S. ROBERTSONMEMBER FOR SUNNYBANKHansard 8 June 1999NELLY BAY DEVELOPMENT, MAGNETIC ISLANDMr ROBERTSON (Sunnybank—ALP) (6.24 p.m.): This morning, when I read the Courier-Mailarticle stating that the Leader of the Opposition had finally come to the ...
Speech byMr S. ROBERTSONMEMBER FOR SUNNYBANKHansard 10 June 1999INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS BILLMr ROBERTSON (Sunnybank—ALP) (5.35 p.m.): We have heard 20 minutes of platitudes andnot one reference to the Bill before the House. We have not heard one reference to any ...
Speech byMr S. ROBERTSONMEMBER FOR SUNNYBANKHansard 14 September 1999QUEENSLAND INNOVATION STRATEGYMr ROBERTSON (Sunnybank—ALP) (10.25 a.m.): Queensland's innovation strategy,Innovation Queensland's Future, was made available for public comment on 13 July and ...
Speech byMr S. ROBERTSONMEMBER FOR SUNNYBANKHansard 14 September 1999SMALL BUSINESSMr ROBERTSON (Sunnybank—ALP) (11.40 a.m.): Before I talk about the important issue ofsmall business in this State, I wish to record my feelings about the presentation of the ...
Speech byMr S. ROBERTSONMEMBER FOR SUNNYBANKHansard 23 March 1999NORTH QUEENSLAND BIOTECHNOLOGY INDUSTRY WORKSHOPMr ROBERTSON (Sunnybank—ALP) (7.06 p.m.): Last Tuesday it was my pleasure to be at theAustralian Institute for Marine Science in Townsville to ...
Speech byMr S. ROBERTSONMEMBER FOR SUNNYBANKHansard 24 March 1999MEMBER FOR CLAYFIELDMr ROBERTSON (Sunnybank—ALP) (10.18 a.m.): Yesterday the member for Clayfield made anumber of scurrilous, offensive and unsubstantiated allegations against not only the ...
Speech byMr S. ROBERTSONMEMBER FOR SUNNYBANKHansard 24 March 1999MCCULLOUGH STREET, PADSTOW ROADMr ROBERTSON (Sunnybank—ALP) (11.05 p.m.): Today's edition of that fine journal theSouthern Star contains an article claiming that the Federal member for Moreton, ...
Speech byMr S. ROBERTSONMEMBER FOR SUNNYBANKHansard 25 March 1999RAINWATER TANKSMr ROBERTSON (Sunnybank—ALP) (5.37 p.m.): It is with great pleasure that I second themotion moved by the member for Nicklin and congratulate him on bringing to this Parliament an ...
Speech byMr S. ROBERTSONMEMBER FOR SUNNYBANKHansard 28 April 1999NATIONAL SCIENCE WEEKMr ROBERTSON (Sunnybank—ALP) (10.20 a.m.): Yesterday, I had the great pleasure inmeeting Bryan Gaensler, the Young Australian of the Year, at the Clunies Ross Centre at the ...
Speech byMr S. ROBERTSONMEMBER FOR SUNNYBANKHansard 25 May 1999SMALL BUSINESS ADVISORY COUNCILMr ROBERTSON (Sunnybank—ALP) (12 p.m.): Last Wednesday, it was my great pleasure tochair the inaugural meeting of the recently appointed Queensland Small Business ...
Speech byMr S. ROBERTSONMEMBER FOR SUNNYBANKHansard 1 December 1999TOWNSVILLE INDUSTRIAL PARKMr REYNOLDS (Townsville—ALP) (6.23 p.m.): I take great pleasure in seconding theamendment. Let members make no mistake: the motion of the member for Burdekin is ...
Speech byHon. STEVE BREDHAUERMEMBER FOR COOKHansard 2 March 1999ADDRESS IN REPLYHon. S. D. BREDHAUER (Cook—ALP) (Minister for Transport and Minister for Main Roads) (5.20p.m.): Yesterday, Monday, 1 March 1999, the 50 km/h local speed limit was introduced in ...
Speech byHon. STEVE BREDHAUERMEMBER FOR COOKHansard 3 March 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTBrisbane Light Rail ProjectHon. S. D. BREDHAUER (Cook—ALP) (Minister for Transport and Minister for Main Roads)(9.59 a.m.), by leave: The Brisbane Light Rail Project recently ...
Speech byHon. STEVE BREDHAUERMEMBER FOR COOKHansard 4 March 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTRockhampton-Townsville Line Upgrade; Brisbane Airport Rail Link Project Hon. S. D. BREDHAUER (Cook—ALP) (Minister for Transport and Minister for Main Roads)(9.51 a.m.), by ...
Speech byHon. STEVE BREDHAUERMEMBER FOR COOKHansard 25 May 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTFederal Road FundingHon. S. D. BREDHAUER (Cook—ALP) (Minister for Transport and Minister for Main Roads)(9.54 a.m.), by leave: I rise on this occasion to provide the ...
Speech byHon. STEVE BREDHAUERMEMBER FOR COOKHansard 26 May 1999STOLEN GENERATIONHon. S. D. BREDHAUER (Cook—ALP) (Minister for Transport and Minister for Main Roads)(2.37 p.m.): I acknowledge the traditional owners of the land occupied by this Parliament. I ...
Speech byHon. STEVE BREDHAUERMEMBER FOR COOKHansard 27 May 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTOverseas VisitHon. S. D. BREDHAUER (Cook—ALP) (Minister for Transport and Minister for Main Roads)(9.54 a.m.), by leave: I rise on this occasion to inform members of ...
Speech byHon. STEVE BREDHAUERMEMBER FOR COOKHansard 9 June 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTBrisbane Light Rail Project Hon. S. D. BREDHAUER (Cook—ALP) (Minister for Transport and Minister for Main Roads)(9.51 a.m.), by leave: I inform the House of the progress in ...
Speech byHon. STEVE BREDHAUERMEMBER FOR COOKHansard 9 March 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTPacific MotorwayHon. S. D. BREDHAUER (Cook—ALP) (Minister for Transport and Minister for Main Roads)(9.43 a.m.), by leave: This is a can-do Government focusing on jobs and ...
Speech byHon. STEVE BREDHAUERMEMBER FOR COOKHansard 10 March 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTRedbank Railway WorkshopsHon. S. D. BREDHAUER (Cook—ALP) (Minister for Transport and Minister for Main Roads)(9.54 a.m.), by leave: I am pleased to announce yet another jobs ...
Speech byHon. STEVE BREDHAUERMEMBER FOR COOKHansard 11 March 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTCaboolture-Maroochydore Corridor StudyHon. S. D. BREDHAUER (Cook—ALP) (Minister for Transport and Minister for Main Roads)(9.55 a.m.), by leave: The Caboolture-Maroochydore ...
Speech byMr S. ROBERTSONMEMBER FOR SUNNYBANKHansard 9 November 1999APEC TECHNOMARTMr ROBERTSON (Sunnybank—ALP) (6.30 p.m.): It is my great pleasure to follow the memberfor Nerang. I recall that this morning he rose to his feet and asked the insightful ...
Speech byMr S. ROBERTSONMEMBER FOR SUNNYBANKHansard 11 November 1999GOODS AND SERVICES TAXMr ROBERTSON (Sunnybank—ALP) (10.20 a.m.): Last Friday, I chaired a meeting of theQueensland Small Business Advisory Council. A major and ongoing agenda item is the ...
Speech byMr S. ROBERTSONMEMBER FOR SUNNYBANKHansard 23 November 1999DEPARTMENT OF STATE DEVELOPMENTMr ROBERTSON (Sunnybank—ALP) (6.32 p.m.): Tonight I rise in support of the amendmentmoved by the Premier and seconded by the Deputy Premier. Tonight we have ...
Speech byHon. STEVE BREDHAUERMEMBER FOR COOKHansard 10 June 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTDepartments of Transport and Main RoadsHon. S. D. BREDHAUER (Cook—ALP) (Minister for Transport and Minister for Main Roads)(10.09 a.m.), by leave: I want to place on record ...
Speech byHon. STEVE BREDHAUERMEMBER FOR COOKHansard 10 June 1999TRANSPORT INFRASTRUCTUREHon. S. D. BREDHAUER (Cook—ALP) (Minister for Transport and Minister for Main Roads)(6.13 p.m.): I move the following amendment—"That all words after the word 'House' be ...
Speech byHon. STEVE BREDHAUERMEMBER FOR COOKHansard 24 March 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTKarawatha Forest Park; Intelligent Traffic Signal SystemHon. S. D. BREDHAUER (Cook—ALP) (Minister for Transport and Minister for Main Roads)(9.55 a.m.), by leave: The ...
Speech byHon. TOM BARTONMEMBER FOR WATERFORDHansard 24 March 1999CORRECTIVE SERVICES AND PENALTIES AND SENTENCES AMENDMENT BILLHon. T. A. BARTON (Waterford—ALP) (Minister for Police and Corrective Services) (8.59 p.m.):To begin, let me fully endorse the ...
Speech byHon. TOM BARTONMEMBER FOR WATERFORDHansard 25 March 1999CORRECTIVE SERVICES LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLHon. T. A. BARTON (Waterford—ALP) (Minister for Police and Corrective Services) (12.56 p.m.),in reply: I certainly want to thank all of the ...
Speech byHon. TOM BARTONMEMBER FOR WATERFORDHansard 14 April 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTPolice ResourcesHon. T. A. BARTON (Waterford—ALP) (Minister for Police and Corrective Services) (9.47 a.m.),by leave: When the Beattie Labor Government came to power, we ...
Speech byHon. TOM BARTONMEMBER FOR WATERFORDHansard 28 April 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTPolice Beat ProgramHon. T. A. BARTON (Waterford—ALP) (Minister for Police and Corrective Services) (9.52 a.m.),by leave: I rise with pleasure this morning to tell this House ...
Speech byHon. TOM BARTONMEMBER FOR WATERFORDHansard 28 April 1999POLICE POWERS AND RESPONSIBILITIES AND OTHER ACTS (REGISTERS) AMENDMENT BILLHon. T. A. BARTON (Waterford—ALP) (Minister for Police and Corrective Services) (3.17 p.m.),in reply, I will begin by ...
Speech byHon. TOM BARTONMEMBER FOR WATERFORDHansard 28 April 1999WEAPONS AMENDMENT BILLHon. T. A. BARTON (Waterford—ALP) (Minister for Police and Corrective Services) (9.20 p.m.):From the outset, I would like to reaffirm the Beattie Government's commitment to ...
Speech byHon. TOM BARTONMEMBER FOR WATERFORDHansard 29 April 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTCorrective Services PortfolioHon. T. A. BARTON (Waterford—ALP) (Minister for Police and Corrective Services) (9.56 a.m.),by leave: The Labor Party went to the 1998 State ...
Speech byHon. TOM BARTONMEMBER FOR WATERFORDHansard 4 March 1999POLICE POWERS AND RESPONSIBILITIES AMENDMENT BILLHon. T. A. BARTON (Waterford—ALP) (Minister for Police and Corrective Services) (3.08 p.m.),in reply: Firstly, I thank everybody who has made a ...
Speech byHon. TOM BARTONMEMBER FOR WATERFORDHansard 9 March 1999CORRECTIVE SERVICES LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLHon. T. A. BARTON (Waterford—ALP) (Minister for Police and Corrective Services) (12.38 p.m.):I move—"That the Bill be now read a second time."The ...
Speech byHon. TOM BARTONMEMBER FOR WATERFORDHansard 10 March 1999POLICE POWERS AND RESPONSIBILITIES AND OTHER ACTS (REGISTERS) AMENDMENT BILLHon. T. A. BARTON (Waterford—ALP) (Minister for Police and Corrective Services) (11.46 a.m.):I move—"That the Bill be ...
Speech byHon. TOM BARTONMEMBER FOR WATERFORDHansard 24 March 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTPolice Resources, LauraHon. T. A. BARTON (Waterford—ALP) (Minister for Police and Corrective Services) (9.50 a.m.),by leave: In the last parliamentary sitting I praised the ...
Speech byMr TIM MULHERINMEMBER FOR MACKAYHansard 19 August 1999PROSERPINE STATE HIGH SCHOOL Mr MULHERIN (Mackay—ALP) (7.17 p.m.): I draw to the attention of the House the efforts ofthe teachers, staff and students of the Proserpine State High School and of ...
Speech byMr TIM MULHERINMEMBER FOR MACKAYHansard 26 August 1999QUEENSLAND BUILDING SERVICES AUTHORITY AMENDMENT BILL Mr MULHERIN (Mackay—ALP) (2.42 p.m.): It is with pleasure that I rise to speak in support ofthe Queensland Building Services Authority ...
Speech byMr TIM MULHERINMEMBER FOR MACKAYHansard 14 September 1999PRIMARY INDUSTRIES LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr MULHERIN (Mackay—ALP) (12.40 p.m.): I rise to speak in support of the Primary IndustriesLegislation Amendment Bill 1999. The Bill amends a number ...
Speech byMr TIM MULHERINMEMBER FOR MACKAYHansard 15 September 1999SUGAR INDUSTRY BILLMr MULHERIN (Mackay—ALP) (4.19 p.m.): The Mackay region is the sugar capital of Australiaand, as the elected member for Mackay, it is a pleasure to speak in support of the ...
Speech byMr TIM MULHERINMEMBER FOR MACKAYHansard 16 September 1999WATER RESOURCES, RURAL QUEENSLANDMr MULHERIN (Mackay—ALP) (6.41 p.m.): Talk about political doublespeak: those opposite arepast masters at it. It is a bit rich having the coalition talking ...
Speech byMr TIM MULHERINMEMBER FOR MACKAYHansard 17 September 19991999 STATE BUDGETMr MULHERIN (Mackay—ALP) (2.46 p.m.): It is a pleasure to speak in support of the Budget.The record $16.8 billion Budget has been prepared on a full accrual accounting basis ...
Speech byMr TIM MULHERINMEMBER FOR MACKAYHansard 28 October 1999APPROPRIATION BILLEstimates Committee EReportMr MULHERIN (Mackay—ALP) (12.06 p.m.): In speaking to the report of Estimates CommitteeE, I thank the deputy chair and member for Hinchinbrook, Marc ...
Speech byMr TIM MULHERINMEMBER FOR MACKAYHansard 28 October 1999MINISTER FOR MINES AND ENERGYMr MULHERIN (Mackay—ALP) (6.22 p.m.): Our Government is determined to provideQueensland with a world-class electricity industry characterised by reliability, ...
Speech byMr TIM MULHERINMEMBER FOR MACKAYHansard 26 May 1999STOLEN GENERATIONMr MULHERIN (Mackay—ALP) (4.29 p.m.): Before I begin, I acknowledge and pay respect tothe people on whose traditional land we are meeting today. As the parliamentary representative ...
Speech byMr TIM MULHERINMEMBER FOR MACKAYHansard 9 June 1999BURNETT WATER STORAGEMr MULHERIN (Mackay—ALP) (6.37 p.m.): What a load of claptrap we have heard from themember for Warrego. He is flashing around the Water Infrastructure Task Force report. What a ...
Speech byMr TIM MULHERINMEMBER FOR MACKAYHansard 11 June 1999INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS BILLMr MULHERIN (Mackay—ALP) (11.37 a.m.): The Industrial Relations Bill recognises above allthe importance of industrial harmony to the State's economic and social future. The ...
Speech byMr TIM MULHERINMEMBER FOR MACKAYHansard 22 July 1999ST MARY'S SCHOOL; 75TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONMr MULHERIN (Mackay—ALP) (7.10 p.m.): I had the honour of attending the 75th anniversarycelebration of St Mary's School in South Mackay over the May Day ...
Speech byMr TIM MULHERINMEMBER FOR MACKAYHansard 26 November 1999PRIMARY INDUSTRY BODIES REFORM BILLMr MULHERIN (Mackay—ALP) (11.22 a.m.): If that was qualified support from the member forCrows Nest, I would hate to see what his opposition would be like! This ...
Speech byMr TIM MULHERINMEMBER FOR MACKAYHansard 11 November 1999COMMUNITY SERVICES LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr MULHERIN (Mackay—ALP) (2.57 p.m.): I am pleased to support the Community ServicesLegislation Amendment Bill 1999. The Bill when proclaimed will ...
Speech byMr TIM MULHERINMEMBER FOR MACKAYHansard 30 November 1999RETIREMENT VILLAGES BILLMr MULHERIN (Mackay—ALP) (5.55 p.m.): The retirement village industry in Queensland iscurrently governed by the Retirement Villages Act 1988. In the past 10 years there ...
Speech byHon. WENDY EDMONDMEMBER FOR MOUNT COOT-THAHansard 23 November 1999PRIVATE HEALTH FACILITIES BILLHon. W. M. EDMOND (Mount Coot-tha— ALP) (Minister for Health) (10.34 p.m.), in reply: Iwould like to thank members on both sides of the House for their ...
Speech byHon. WENDY EDMONDMEMBER FOR MOUNT COOT-THAHansard 24 November 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTNursing Recruitment and Retention Task ForceHon. W. M. EDMOND (Mount Coot-tha— ALP) (Minister for Health) (9.52 a.m.), by leave: As aresult of concerns about ...
Speech byHon. WENDY EDMONDMEMBER FOR MOUNT COOT-THAHansard 24 November 1999HEALTH LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLHon. W. M EDMOND (Mount Coot-tha) (Minister for Health) (3.01 p.m.), in reply: I thank allhonourable members for their support in trying to address the ...
Speech byHon. WENDY EDMONDMEMBER FOR MOUNT COOT-THAHansard 14 April 1999TRANSPLANTATION AND ANATOMY AMENDMENT BILLHon. W. M. EDMOND (Mount Coot-tha— ALP) (Minister for Health) (9.06 p.m.): TheGovernment opposes this Bill not because of its intent but because ...
Speech byHon. WENDY EDMONDMEMBER FOR MOUNT COOT-THAHansard 15 April 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTQueensland Health, Enterprise Bargaining Hon. W. M. EDMOND (Mount Coot-tha— ALP) (Minister for Health) (9.45 a.m.), by leave: I amproud to inform the House that ...
Speech byHon. WENDY EDMONDMEMBER FOR MOUNT COOT-THAHansard 27 April 1999RADIATION SAFETY BILL Hon. W. M. EDMOND (Mount Coot-tha— ALP) (Minister for Health) (5.20 p.m.), in reply: TheOpposition spokesperson started off well by saying that the Opposition will ...
Speech byHon. WENDY EDMONDMEMBER FOR MOUNT COOT-THAHansard 28 April 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTPalliative Care Hon. W. M. EDMOND (Mount Coot-tha— ALP) (Minister for Health) (9.46 a.m.), by leave:Palliative care is one of those areas of the health service that ...
Speech byHon. WENDY EDMONDMEMBER FOR MOUNT COOT-THAHansard 28 April 1999PERFORMANCE OF MINISTERS Hon. W. M. EDMOND (Mount Coot-tha— ALP) (Minister for Health) (6.10 p.m.): The member forMaroochydore is intent on highlighting the achievements of the Beattie ...
Speech byHon. WENDY EDMONDMEMBER FOR MOUNT COOT-THAHansard 28 April 1999TRANSPLANTATION AND ANATOMY AMENDMENT BILL Hon. W. M. EDMOND (Mount Coot-tha— ALP) (Minister for Health) (9.01 p.m.): I repeat that theGovernment will not oppose the amendment to refer ...
Speech byHon. WENDY EDMONDMEMBER FOR MOUNT COOT-THAHansard 11 June 1999HEALTH PRACTITIONER REGISTRATION BOARDS (ADMINISTRATION) BILLHEALTH PRACTITIONERS (PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS) BILLHon. W. M. EDMOND (Mount Coot-tha— ALP) (Minister for Health) (10.42 a.m.): I ...
Speech byHon. WENDY EDMONDMEMBER FOR MOUNT COOT-THAHansard 18 August 1999PRIVATE HEALTH FACILITIES BILLHon. W. M. EDMOND (Mount Coot-tha— ALP) (Minister for Health) (11.56 a.m.): I move—"That the Bill be now read a second time."This Government is committed to ...
Speech byHon. WENDY EDMONDMEMBER FOR MOUNT COOT-THAHansard 19 August 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTHealth Promotion QueenslandHon. W. M. EDMOND (Mount Coot-tha— ALP) (Minister for Health) (9.57 a.m.), by leave: Yetagain, the Beattie Labor Government is delivering ...
Speech byHon. WENDY EDMONDMEMBER FOR MOUNT COOT-THAHansard 10 March 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTPositive Parenting ProgramHon. W. M. EDMOND (Mount Coot-tha— ALP) (Minister for Health) (9.51 a.m.), by leave: I wishto bring members of the House up to date on one ...
Speech byHon. WENDY EDMONDMEMBER FOR MOUNT COOT-THAHansard 10 March 1999RADIATION SAFETY BILLHon. W. M. EDMOND (Mount Coot-tha— ALP) (Minister for Health) (11.32 a.m.): I move—"That the Bill be now read a second time."As a result of a long and arduous ...
Speech byHon. WENDY EDMONDMEMBER FOR MOUNT COOT-THAHansard 11 March 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTAged CareHon. W. M. EDMOND (Mount Coot-tha— ALP) (Minister for Health) (9.49 a.m.), by leave: Lastyear I raised the issue of the Commonwealth's review of funding ...
Speech byHon. WENDY EDMONDMEMBER FOR MOUNT COOT-THAHansard 23 March 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTMental Health ActHon. W. M. EDMOND (Mount Coot-tha— ALP) (Minister for Health) (9.48 a.m.), by leave: TheGovernment is currently reviewing the Mental Health Act 1974. ...
Speech byHon. WENDY EDMONDMEMBER FOR MOUNT COOT-THAHansard 23 March 1999DRUG COURT TRIALHon. W. M. EDMOND (Mount Coot-tha— ALP) (Minister for Health) (6.29 p.m.): It is my greatpleasure to enter this debate tonight and to support the Government's amendment. ...
Speech byHon. WENDY EDMONDMEMBER FOR MOUNT COOT-THAHansard 25 August 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTBreast CancerHon. W. M. EDMOND (Mount Coot-tha— ALP) (Minister for Health) (9.48 a.m.), by leave: Iwould like to inform the House about some promising signs that are ...
Speech byHon. WENDY EDMONDMEMBER FOR MOUNT COOT-THAHansard 26 August 1999HEALTH SERVICESHon. W. M EDMOND (Mount Coot-tha— ALP) (Minister for Health) (6.15 p.m.): The Governmentopposes this cynical and hypocritical censure motion. What a load of nonsense! ...
Speech byHon. WENDY EDMONDMEMBER FOR MOUNT COOT-THAHansard 26 October 1999HEALTH LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLHon. W. M. EDMOND (Mount Coot-tha— ALP) (Minister for Health) (12.49 p.m.): I move—"That the Bill be now read a second time."I am pleased to bring this ...
Speech byHon. WENDY EDMONDMEMBER FOR MOUNT COOT-THAHansard 28 October 1999APPROPRIATION BILLEstimates Committee EReportHon. W. M EDMOND (Mount Coot-tha) (Minister for Health) (12.26 p.m.): Firstly, I recognise allof the hard work that goes into preparing for ...
Speech byHon. WENDY EDMONDMEMBER FOR MOUNT COOT-THAHansard 12 November 1999HEALTH PRACTITIONER REGISTRATION BOARDS (ADMINISTRATION) BILLHEALTH PRACTITIONERS (PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS) BILLHon. W. M EDMOND (Mount Coot-tha) (Minister for Health) (4.07 p.m.), in ...