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Speech byMr ALLAN GRICE, OAMMEMBER FOR BROADWATERHansard 30 July 1998MOTION OF CONFIDENCEMr GRICE (Broadwater—NPA) (7.43 p.m.): Mr Speaker, firstly, I would like to add to my personalcongratulations on your nomination by doing so publicly in the House. ...
Speech byMr ALLAN GRICE, OAMMEMBER FOR BROADWATERHansard 6 August 1998ADDRESS IN REPLYMr GRICE (Broadwater—NPA) (3.38 p.m.): Unlike the previous speaker, I will not be dumping allover One Nation or any other particular group. I would like to say a few things ...
Speech byMr ALLAN GRICE, OAMMEMBER FOR BROADWATERHansard 4 August 1998CRIMINAL JUSTICE COMMISSIONMr GRICE (Broadwater—NPA) (11.49 a.m.): I cannot help but endorse the comments made bythe previous speaker. I have said numerous times in the press that the very, ...
Speech byMr ALLAN GRICE, OAMMEMBER FOR BROADWATERHansard 27 August 1998WORKPLACE RELATIONS AMENDMENT BILLMr GRICE (Broadwater—NPA) (10.01 p.m.): Tonight I wish to speak against the Government'sattempt to abolish Queensland workplace agreements. The amendments ...
Speech byMr ALLAN GRICE, OAMMEMBER FOR BROADWATERHansard 16 September 1998PERSONAL EXPLANATIONAnti-drug Initiative; Schoolies WeekMr GRICE (Broadwater—NPA) (10.05 a.m.), by leave: Yesterday the Minister for Police andCorrective Services made outrageous ...
Speech byMr ALLAN GRICE, OAMMEMBER FOR BROADWATERHansard 18 September 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILLAPPROPRIATION BILLMr GRICE (Broadwater—NPA) (12.20 p.m.): Mr Deputy Speaker, may I say that it is good to seeyou sitting in your position, as our system ...
Speech byMr ALLAN GRICE, OAMMEMBER FOR BROADWATERHansard 21 October 1998MINISTER FOR MINES AND ENERGY; MINISTER FOR POLICE AND CORRECTIVE SERVICESMr GRICE (Broadwater—NPA) (10.12 a.m.): There are very few people who should be held inhigher regard in our ...
Speech byMr ALLAN GRICE, OAMMEMBER FOR BROADWATERHansard 21 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee BReportMr GRICE (Broadwater—NPA) (4.08 p.m.) First of all, I thank the committee members. ...
Speech byMr ALLAN GRICE, OAMMEMBER FOR BROADWATERHansard 10 November 1998NATIVE TITLE (QUEENSLAND) STATE PROVISIONS AMENDMENT BILL (No. 2)Mr GRICE (Broadwater—NPA) (10.12 p.m.): This Bill is another missed opportunity, anotherbureaucratic impediment that the ...
Speech byMr ALLAN GRICE, OAMMEMBER FOR BROADWATERHansard 12 November 1998SCHOOLIES WEEKMr GRICE (Broadwater—NPA) (10.25 a.m.): I wish to congratulate the Gold Coast Bulletin on awonderful initiative on the eve of Schoolies Week on the Gold Coast, titled How ...
Speech byMr ALLAN GRICE, OAMMEMBER FOR BROADWATERHansard 17 November 1998MR F. CLAIR; CRIMINAL JUSTICE COMMISSIONMr GRICE (Broadwater—NPA) (11.30 a.m.): The passing of the Clair regime at the CriminalJustice Commission will not be mourned by anybody apart ...
Speech byMr ALLAN GRICE, OAMMEMBER FOR BROADWATERHansard 17 November 1998DRUGS Mr GRICE (Broadwater—NPA) (7.18 p.m.): I have spoken in this House previously about thescourge that is drugs, in particular on the Gold Coast but also throughout this State and ...
Speech byHon. ANNA BLIGHMEMBER FOR SOUTH BRISBANEHansard 4 August 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTChild AbuseHon. A. M. BLIGH (South Brisbane—ALP) (Minister for Families, Youth and Community Careand Minister for Disability Services) (9.47 a.m.), by leave: I earlier ...
Speech byHon. ANNA BLIGHMEMBER FOR SOUTH BRISBANEHansard 6 August 1998JUVENILE JUSTICE LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLHon. A. M. BLIGH (South Brisbane—ALP) (Minister for Families, Youth and Community Careand Minister for Disability Services) (12.46 p.m.): I ...
Speech byHon. ANNA BLIGHMEMBER FOR SOUTH BRISBANEHansard 25 August 1998MEMBERS FOR KEDRON, BUNDAMBA, IPSWICH, CHATSWORTH AND MURRUMBA Hon. A. M. BLIGH (South Brisbane—ALP) (Minister for Families, Youth and Community Careand Minister for Disability Services) ...
Speech byBILL D'ARCY, MLAMEMBER FOR WOODRIDGEHansard 4 August 1998IMMIGRATIONMr D'ARCY (Woodridge—ALP) (12 p.m.): Today's announcement of a change in the direction ofimmigration policy by the Leader of the Federal Opposition, Kim Beazley, is a welcome change ...
Speech byBILL D'ARCY, MLAMEMBER FOR WOODRIDGEHansard 5 August 1998ADDRESS IN REPLYMr D'ARCY (Woodridge—ALP) (5.42 p.m.): Mr Speaker, let me congratulate you personally andpublicly on your elevation to the high office of Speaker. Interestingly, I have stood ...
Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 28 July 1998ELECTION OF SPEAKERMr FELDMAN (Leader of the One Nation Party) (Caboolture—ONP) (11.01 a.m.): I commendthe Premier on his high ideals, but I concur with the cynicism of the Leader of the Opposition ...
Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 30 July 1998MOTION OF CONDOLENCETsunami Disaster, Papua New GuineaMr FELDMAN (Caboolture—ONP) (Leader of the One Nation Party) (10.13 a.m.): I join with thePremier and the Leader of the Opposition in extending ...
Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 30 July 1998MOTION OF CONFIDENCE Mr FELDMAN (Caboolture—ONP) (Leader of the One Nation Party) (12.24 p.m.): We are heretoday to talk about confidence. In October 1996, a distinguished QC and an equally ...
Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 5 August 1998COMMUNISM IN SCHOOLSMr FELDMAN (Caboolture—ONP) (Leader of the One Nation Party) (7.02 p.m.): I rise tonight toinform honourable members that the State is in big trouble when communist recruiters ...
Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 6 August 1998ADDRESS IN REPLYMr FELDMAN (Caboolture—ONP) (Leader of the One Nation Party) (4.48 p.m.): Mr DeputySpeaker, it would be remiss of me at this stage not to ask you to pass on my congratulations to ...
Speech byHon. ANNA BLIGHMEMBER FOR SOUTH BRISBANEHansard 11 November 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTInstallation of Audio Loop in Parliamentary AnnexeHon. A. M. BLIGH (South Brisbane—ALP) (Minister for Families, Youth and Community Careand Minister for Disability ...
Speech byHon. ANNA BLIGHMEMBER FOR SOUTH BRISBANEHansard 12 November 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTUrgent and Critical Needs of People with a DisabilityHon. A. M. BLIGH (South Brisbane—ALP) (Minister for Families, Youth and Community Careand Minister for ...
Speech byHon. ANNA BLIGHMEMBER FOR SOUTH BRISBANEHansard 12 November 1998JUVENILE JUSTICE LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLHon. A. M. BLIGH (South Brisbane—ALP) (Minister for Families, Youth and Community Careand Minister for Disability Services) (12.21 p.m.), in ...
Speech byHon. ANNA BLIGHMEMBER FOR SOUTH BRISBANEHansard 17 November 1998COMMISSIONS OF INQUIRY (FORDE INQUIRY—EVIDENCE) REGULATION 1998Disallowance of Statutory InstrumentHon. A. M. BLIGH (South Brisbane—ALP) (Minister for Families, Youth and Community ...
Speech byMr W. BAUMANNMEMBER FOR ALBERTHansard 30 July 1998MOTION OF CONFIDENCEMr BAUMANN (Albert—NPA) (2.02 a.m.): Firstly, I would like to join with the many othermembers of the House who have offered their congratulations tonight to Mr Hollis on his ...
Speech byHon. ANNA BLIGHMEMBER FOR SOUTH BRISBANEHansard 27 August 1998ADOPTION OF CHILDREN (HAGUE CONVENTION OF INTERCOUNTRY ADOPTION) AMENDMENTBILLHon. A. M. BLIGH (South Brisbane—ALP) (Minister for Families, Youth and Community Careand Minister for ...
Speech byHon. ANNA BLIGHMEMBER FOR SOUTH BRISBANEHansard 27 August 1998FORDE INQUIRY; MR H. HEILPERNHon. A. M. BLIGH (South Brisbane—ALP) (Minister for Families, Youth and Community Careand Minister for Disability Services) (6.15 p.m.): As I said earlier ...
Speech byHon. ANNA BLIGHMEMBER FOR SOUTH BRISBANEHansard 15 September 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENTCootharinga Society of North Queensland Hon. A. M. BLIGH (South Brisbane—ALP) (Minister for Families, Youth and Community Careand Minister for Disability Services) ...
Speech byHon. ANNA BLIGHMEMBER FOR SOUTH BRISBANEHansard 22 October 1998APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL APPROPRIATION BILLCommittee (Cognate Debate)Estimates Committee DReport Hon. A. M. BLIGH (South Brisbane—ALP) (Minister for Families, Youth and Community ...
Speech byHon. ANNA BLIGHMEMBER FOR SOUTH BRISBANEHansard 10 November 1998CHILD PROTECTION BILLHon. A. M. BLIGH (South Brisbane—ALP) (Minister for Families, Youth and Community Careand Minister for Disability Services) (2.31 p.m.): I move—"That the Bill be now ...
Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 25 August 1998MEMBERS FOR KEDRON, BUNDAMBA, IPSWICH, CHATSWORTH AND MURRUMBAMr FELDMAN (Caboolture—ONP) (Leader of the One Nation Party) (6 p.m.): I move—"That the Honourable Members for Kedron, Bundamba, ...
Speech byHon. ANNA BLIGHMEMBER FOR SOUTH BRISBANEHansard 27 August 1998MINISTERIAL STATEMENT Forde Inquiry; Mr H. HeilpernHon. A. M. BLIGH (South Brisbane—ALP) (Minister for Families, Youth and Community Careand Minister for Disability Services) (10 a.m.), by ...
Speech byMr W. BAUMANNMEMBER FOR ALBERTHansard 18 November 1998TRANSPORT LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL (No. 2)Mr BAUMANN (Albert—NPA) (12.13 p.m.): As the shadow Minister for Transport and MainRoads has indicated, the Opposition proposes to support this Bill, ...
Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 25 August 1999SCHOOL UNIFORM BILLMr FELDMAN Caboolture—ONP) (8.52 p.m.): It is with great pleasure that I rise to join thisdebate. However, before I do I want to comment on something that occurred earlier in ...
Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 26 August 1999QUEENSLAND BUILDING SERVICES AUTHORITY AMENDMENT BILLMr FELDMAN (Caboolture—ONP) (2.37 p.m.): It is not often that we can congratulate aGovernment on taking on board what is endemically One ...
Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 27 August 1999TAB QUEENSLAND LIMITED PRIVATISATION BILLMr FELDMAN (Caboolture—ONP) (3.01 p.m.): I rise to enter this debate, and in doing so I againstrongly state One Nation's principal policy with respect to ...
Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 15 September 1999COMMUNITY-BASED REFERENDUM BILLMr FELDMAN (Caboolture—ONP) (10.32 p.m.): Democracy, truth, justice, representation topeople and the right of the people to self-government to decide directly ...
Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 16 September 19991999 STATE BUDGETMr FELDMAN (Caboolture—ONP) (12.23 a.m.): It is with great pleasure that I rise to speak inthis Budget debate. I am pleased to see a credit Budget, although there are some ...
Speech byHon. R. GIBBSMEMBER FOR BUNDAMBAHansard 24 August 1999TOURISM LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLHon. R. J. GIBBS (Bundamba—ALP) (Minister for Tourism, Sport and Racing) (3.33 p.m.), inreply: I will go through a number of the concerns raised by members in ...
Speech byHon. R. GIBBSMEMBER FOR BUNDAMBAHansard 15 September 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTLiquor IndustryHon. R. J. GIBBS (Bundamba—ALP) (Minister for Tourism, Sport and Racing) (9.45 a.m.), byleave: I have recently had presented to me a report titled The ...
Speech byHon. R. GIBBSMEMBER FOR BUNDAMBAHansard 16 September 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTDrugs in Sport Hon. R. J. GIBBS (Bundamba—ALP) (Minister for Tourism, Sport and Racing) (9.56 a.m.), byleave: I am pleased to announce the State Government's initiatives ...
Speech byHon. R. GIBBSMEMBER FOR BUNDAMBAHansard 30 November 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTLang Park Redevelopment, Impact Assessment StudyHon. R. J. GIBBS (Bundamba—ALP) (Minister for Tourism, Sport and Racing) (9.37 a.m.), byleave: On 31 August the Government ...
Speech byMr R. QUINNMEMBER FOR MERRIMACHansard 2 March 1999MALENY STATE HIGH SCHOOL, LAND ACQUISITIONMr QUINN (Merrimac—LP) (Deputy Leader of the Liberal Party) (11.55 a.m.): On 18 Septemberlast year, the Minister for Education was asked a so-called question ...
Speech byMr R. QUINNMEMBER FOR MERRIMACHansard 4 March 1999SCHOOL UNIFORM BILLMr QUINN: I move—"That the Bill be now read a second time."The purpose of this Bill is to ensure that our 1,300 State school communities have the legalbacking they need to develop ...
Speech byMr R. QUINNMEMBER FOR MERRIMACHansard 24 March 1999CORRECTIVE SERVICES AND PENALTIES AND SENTENCES AMENDMENT BILLMr QUINN (Merrimac—LP) (Deputy Leader of the Liberal Party) (10.30 p.m.): In the lead-up tothe Bill's introduction—and, indeed, since ...
Speech byMr R. QUINNMEMBER FOR MERRIMACHansard 28 April 1999PERFORMANCE OF MINISTERSMr QUINN (Merrimac—LP) (Deputy Leader of the Liberal Party) (6.38 p.m.): It is a matter ofpublic record that the Minister for Education is, at best, somewhat accident-prone. ...
Speech byMr R. QUINNMEMBER FOR MERRIMACHansard 26 May 1999CONVICTED CHILD SEX OFFENDERS; NOTIFICATION ORDERSMr QUINN (Merrimac—LP) (Deputy Leader of the Liberal Party) (5.58 p.m.): I support theoriginal motion to enforce section 19 of the Criminal Code, a ...
Speech byMr R. QUINNMEMBER FOR MERRIMACHansard 9 June 1999MAGNIFICAT MEAL MOVEMENTMr QUINN (Merrimac—LP) (Deputy Leader of the Liberal Party) (10.18 a.m.): I refer this Houseto growing concerns about the appropriateness of allowing the Magnificat Meal ...
Speech byMr R. QUINNMEMBER FOR MERRIMACHansard 10 June 1999INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS BILLMr QUINN (Merrimac—LP) (Deputy Leader of the Liberal Party) (9.05 p.m.): The Bill before ustoday serves to dramatically reduce two of the most basic rights that every human ...
Speech byHon. R. GIBBSMEMBER FOR BUNDAMBAHansard 25 May 1999LIQUOR (EVICTIONS, UNLICENSED SALES AND OTHER MATTERS) AMENDMENT BILLHon. R. J. GIBBS (Bundamba—ALP) (Minister for Tourism, Sport and Racing) (12.31 p.m.): Imove—"That the Bill be now read a second ...
Speech byHon. R. GIBBSMEMBER FOR BUNDAMBAHansard 21 July 1999TOURISM LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLHon. R. J. GIBBS (Bundamba—ALP) (Minister for Tourism, Sport and Racing) (11.31 a.m.): Imove—"That the Bill be now read a second time."The purpose of this Bill is ...
Speech byHon. R. GIBBSMEMBER FOR BUNDAMBAHansard 22 July 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTDavis Cup; Mr W. Lewis Hon. R. J. GIBBS (Bundamba—ALP) (Minister for Tourism, Sport and Racing) (9.52 a.m.), byleave: All honourable members will join with me in congratulating ...
Speech byHon. R. GIBBSMEMBER FOR BUNDAMBAHansard 18 August 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTChinese Tourism DevelopmentHon. R. J. GIBBS (Bundamba—ALP) (Minister for Tourism, Sport and Racing) (9.47 a.m.), byleave: It gives me great pleasure to inform the House that ...
Speech byHon. R. GIBBSMEMBER FOR BUNDAMBAHansard 27 October 1999LIQUOR AMENDMENT BILL Hon. R. J. GIBBS (Bundamba—ALP) (Minister for Tourism, Sport and Racing) (8.35 p.m.): TheGovernment obviously opposes the Bill being debated here this evening. I want to ...
Speech byHon. R. GIBBSMEMBER FOR BUNDAMBAHansard 11 November 1999LIQUOR (EVICTIONS, UNLICENSED SALES AND OTHER MATTERS) AMENDMENT BILL Hon. R. J. GIBBS (Bundamba—ALP) (Minister for Tourism, Sport and Racing) (4.30 p.m.), inreply: I appreciate the ...
Speech byHon. R. GIBBSMEMBER FOR BUNDAMBAHansard 23 November 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTRacing Industry DebtHon. R. J. GIBBS (Bundamba—ALP) (Minister for Tourism, Sport and Racing) (9.43 a.m.), byleave: I am happy to announce that the Beattie Labor Government ...
Speech byMr R. QUINNMEMBER FOR MERRIMACHansard 17 August 1999INTERACTIVE GAMBLING (PLAYER PROTECTION) AMENDMENT BILLMr QUINN (Merrimac—LP) (Deputy Leader of the Liberal Party) (5.54 p.m.): The decision of themember for Ipswich, when he was Treasurer, to ...
Speech byHon. R. GIBBSMEMBER FOR BUNDAMBAHansard 27 October 1999APPROPRIATION BILLEstimates Committee DReport Hon. R. J. GIBBS (Bundamba—ALP) (Minister for Tourism, Sport and Racing) (5.45 p.m.): I amdelighted to have a couple of minutes to reflect on a ...
Speech byHon. R. GIBBSMEMBER FOR BUNDAMBAHansard 18 August 1999TAB PRIVATISATIONHon. R. J. GIBBS (Bundamba—ALP) (Minister for Tourism, Sport and Racing) (6.22 p.m.): Ihave great pleasure in seconding the amendment moved by the Premier. What a group of ...
Speech byHon. R. GIBBSMEMBER FOR BUNDAMBAHansard 25 May 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTSale of Alcohol in Unlicensed PremisesHon. R. J. GIBBS (Bundamba—ALP) (Minister for Tourism, Sport and Racing) (9.45 a.m.), byleave: Honourable members will be aware that it is ...
Speech byBRUCE DAVIDSONMEMBER FOR NOOSAHansard 26 August 1999QUEENSLAND BUILDING SERVICES AUTHORITY AMENDMENT BILLMr DAVIDSON (Noosa—LP) (12.09 p.m.): The building and construction industry is now the thirdbiggest industry in Queensland and, as such, its ...
Speech byBRUCE DAVIDSONMEMBER FOR NOOSAHansard 17 September 19991999 STATE BUDGETMr DAVIDSON (Noosa—LP) (4.32 p.m.): A sure sign of a Premier out of control is a Premierwho, when confronted by an almost insurmountable obstacle, runs around blaming everybody ...
Speech byBRUCE DAVIDSONMEMBER FOR NOOSAHansard 27 October 1999FORESTRY INDUSTRYMr DAVIDSON (Noosa—LP) (6.11 p.m.): I second the motion moved by the Leader of theOpposition. Shortly after the announcement of the regional forest agreement by the Premier and ...
Speech byBRUCE DAVIDSONMEMBER FOR NOOSAHansard 28 October 1999APPROPRIATION BILLEstimates Committee GReportMr DAVIDSON (Noosa—LP) (3.12 p.m.): I rise to speak on the report of Estimates CommitteeG. Firstly, I acknowledge the efforts of the Research Director, ...
Speech byBRUCE DAVIDSONMEMBER FOR NOOSAHansard 3 December 1999FORESTRY AMENDMENT BILLMr DAVIDSON (Noosa—LP) (3.28 p.m.): In rising to speak to the Forestry Amendment Bill, I doso on behalf of the 54 workers at the Boral mill in Cooroy who face job losses in ...
Speech byBRUCE DAVIDSONMEMBER FOR NOOSAHansard 9 December 1999PROPERTY LAW AMENDMENT BILLMr DAVIDSON (Noosa—LP) (10.44 p.m.): When two people of the same or opposite genderdecide mutually to commence a relationship, it is always with a high degree of emotion ...
Speech byMr BRUCE LAMINGMEMBER FOR MOOLOOLAHHansard 2 March 1999ADDRESS IN REPLYMr LAMING (Mooloolah—LP) (4.07 p.m.): Just as I did in 1995, I take this opportunity to reflecton some of the matters raised in my own maiden speech of 1992. I believe this is a ...
Speech byMr BRUCE LAMINGMEMBER FOR MOOLOOLAHHansard 3 March 1999CORRECTIVE SERVICES AND PENALTIES AND SENTENCES AMENDMENT BILLMr LAMING (Mooloolah—LP) (10.37 p.m.): Tonight, it gives me pleasure to rise to support thisBill put forward by the member for ...
Speech byBRUCE DAVIDSONMEMBER FOR NOOSAHansard 23 November 1999DEPARTMENT OF STATE DEVELOPMENTMr DAVIDSON (Noosa—LP) (6.37 p.m.): In participating in the debate tonight, I wish to put onthe public record the achievements of Alan Davies, who was one of the ...
Speech byBRUCE DAVIDSONMEMBER FOR NOOSAHansard 23 November 1999NOOSAVILLE STATE SCHOOLMr DAVIDSON (Noosa—LP) (11.03 p.m.): All of us take our good health for granted andproceed to get on with our lives in an "it could never happen to me" atmosphere when we ...
Speech byBRUCE DAVIDSONMEMBER FOR NOOSAHansard 24 November 1999EQUITY AND FAIR TRADING (MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS) BILLMr DAVIDSON (Noosa—LP) (3.52 p.m.): The Minister for Equity and Fair Trading, theHonourable Judy Spence, introduced into this House the ...
Speech byBRUCE DAVIDSONMEMBER FOR NOOSAHansard 24 November 1999TRADE MEASUREMENT AMENDMENT BILLMr DAVIDSON (Noosa—LP) (4.52 p.m.): In rising to speak on the Trade MeasurementAmendment Bill, I firstly acknowledge that the amendments proposed appear ...
Speech byMr BRUCE LAMINGMEMBER FOR MOOLOOLAHHansard 11 March 1999COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTHMr LAMING (Mooloolah—LP) (7.10 p.m.): During the six o'clock debate in this Chamber onTuesday night, the member for Kurwongbah was critical of my response to the Health ...
Speech byMr BRUCE LAMINGMEMBER FOR MOOLOOLAHHansard 23 March 1999GAMING MACHINE AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr LAMING (Mooloolah—LP) (3.14 p.m.): I am pleased to rise to speak to the Gaming Machineand Other Legislation Amendment Bill. I do not intend ...
Speech byMr BRUCE LAMINGMEMBER FOR MOOLOOLAHHansard 24 March 1999CORRECTIVE SERVICES LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr LAMING (Mooloolah—LP) (4.42 p.m.): I intend to speak only briefly on this Bill, as theOpposition does not oppose it. I have some comments to make ...
Speech byMr BRUCE LAMINGMEMBER FOR MOOLOOLAHHansard 14 April 1999WORKCOVER QUEENSLAND AMENDMENT BILLMr LAMING (Mooloolah—LP) (4.24 p.m.): In the course of this debate and in the presentationof the ill-named report, Restoring the Balance, a lot has been said ...
Speech byBRUCE DAVIDSONMEMBER FOR NOOSAHansard 30 November 1999RETIREMENT VILLAGES BILLMr DAVIDSON (Noosa—LP) (4.49 p.m.): There are 300 plus retirement villages spreadthroughout the length of Queensland, but the majority are situated here in the south-east ...
Speech byHon. BRIANLITTLEPROUDMEMBER FOR WESTERN DOWNSHansard 3 December 1999FORESTRY AMENDMENT BILLHon. B. G. LITTLEPROUD (Western Downs—NPA) (2.30 p.m.): When this Bill was beingdebated before the luncheon recess, I was intrigued to hear the Leader of the ...
Speech byHon. BRIANLITTLEPROUDMEMBER FOR WESTERN DOWNSHansard 8 December 1999WATER RESOURCES AMENDMENT BILLHon. B. G. LITTLEPROUD (Western Downs—NPA) (11.12 p.m.): In rising to speak to the WaterResources Amendment Bill 1999, I first want to make some ...
Speech byBRUCE DAVIDSONMEMBER FOR NOOSAHansard 2 March 1999MINISTER FOR FAIR TRADING, OFFICE FIT-OUTMr DAVIDSON (Noosa—LP) (12.11 p.m.): The Premier has not restored integrity to and publicfaith in the process of Government; he has removed them. It is ...
Speech byBRUCE DAVIDSONMEMBER FOR NOOSAHansard 27 April 1999AUCTIONEERS AND AGENTS COMMITTEE; MR D. KELLYMr DAVIDSON (Noosa—LP) (11.49 a.m.): Today in this House we have heard about andwitnessed the abhorrent interference by the Minister for Fair Trading in ...
Speech byBRUCE DAVIDSONMEMBER FOR NOOSAHansard 28 April 1999RETAIL SHOP LEASES AMENDMENT BILLMr DAVIDSON (Noosa—LP) (4.31 p.m.): I rise to speak to the Retail Shop Leases AmendmentBill 1999. In March 1998, I introduced this very Bill to the Chamber. The only ...
Speech byBRUCE DAVIDSONMEMBER FOR NOOSAHansard 28 April 1999PERFORMANCE OF MINISTERSMr DAVIDSON (Noosa—LP) (6.15 p.m.): Tonight I rise to speak in the debate on this motion tohighlight the disastrous performance of the Minister for Aboriginal and Torres ...
Speech byBRUCE DAVIDSONMEMBER FOR NOOSAHansard 27 May 1999COOLUM POLICE STATIONMr DAVIDSON (Noosa—LP) (7.18 p.m.): I bring to the attention of the House an issue of greatconcern to people in my electorate and, in particular, in Coolum. It has experienced ...
Speech byBRUCE DAVIDSONMEMBER FOR NOOSAHansard 9 June 1999INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS BILLMr DAVIDSON (Noosa—LP) (5.18 p.m.): In the Courier-Mail on Monday, 31 May, the Ministerfor Employment, Training and Industrial Relations said whilst photographed cuddling a ...
Speech byBRUCE DAVIDSONMEMBER FOR NOOSAHansard 4 March 1999BILLS OF SALE AND OTHER SECURITIES AMENDMENT BILLMr DAVIDSON (Noosa—LP) (5.07 p.m.): The Opposition is pleased to be able to support theGovernment on the Bills of Sale and Other Securities Amendment ...
Speech byBRUCE DAVIDSONMEMBER FOR NOOSAHansard 4 March 1999RESIDENTIAL TENANCIES AMENDMENT BILL (No. 2)Mr DAVIDSON (Noosa—LP) (5.13 p.m.): The Opposition will not oppose these amendments. Inher second-reading speech, the Minister recalled that the ...
Speech byBRUCE DAVIDSONMEMBER FOR NOOSAHansard 23 March 1999AUCTIONEERS AND AGENTS COMMITTEE; MR D. KELLYMr DAVIDSON (Noosa—LP) (10.20 a.m.): The Opposition calls upon the Minister for FairTrading to explain her failure to act on high-level concerns about a ...
Speech byBRUCE DAVIDSONMEMBER FOR NOOSAHansard 23 March 1999EUMUNDI MARKETMr DAVIDSON (Noosa—LP) (7.10 p.m.): It gives me a great deal of pleasure to rise in thisHouse today to bring to the attention of all honourable members an occasion not only of some ...
Speech byBRUCE DAVIDSONMEMBER FOR NOOSAHansard 14 April 1999WORKCOVER QUEENSLAND AMENDMENT BILLMr DAVIDSON (Noosa—LP) (2.53 p.m.): Workers compensation in Queensland, albeitsomewhat restrictive, was originated in 1881, when a Bill was presented in the House ...
Speech byMr BRUCE LAMINGMEMBER FOR MOOLOOLAHHansard 9 March 1999HOME ASSIST/SECURE PROGRAMMr LAMING (Mooloolah—LP) (7.05 p.m.): I rise to speak on the issue of security in the home forQueensland's seniors. Honourable members will recall a series of disgusting ...
Speech byHon. D. WELLSMEMBER FOR MURRUMBAHansard 8 December 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTSchool Commercial Activities, Code of PracticeHon. D. M. WELLS (Murrumba—ALP) (Minister for Education) (10 a.m.), by leave: Commercialactivities such as advertising on the ...
Speech byHon. D. WELLSMEMBER FOR MURRUMBAHansard 10 December 1999PARLIAMENTARY AMNESTY GROUPHuman Rights Violations, East TimorHon. D. M. WELLS (Murrumba—ALP) (Minister for Education) (4.49 p.m.), by leave, withoutnotice: On behalf of the Queensland ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 3 March 1999ATTORNEY-GENERAL BILLMr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (5.25 p.m.): I second the amendment of the member forWarwick. I rise to speak in this debate as a former Attorney-General of Queensland ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 4 March 1999HEINER DOCUMENTSMr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (10.27 a.m.): The issue of the Heiner documents is one thathas now plagued the Labor Party for nine very long years. It is an issue borne out ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 4 March 1999ADOPTION OF CHILDREN (HAGUE CONVENTION ON INTERCOUNTRY ADOPTION) AMENDMENTBILLMr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (3.30 p.m.): This Bill is supported by the National/Liberalcoalition. The Bill ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 4 March 1999CHILD PROTECTION BILL Mr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (5.23 p.m.): At the outset, let me say that this legislation,which was formulated for the purpose of protecting Queensland children, was ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 27 April 1999CHALLINOR CENTREMr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (11.29 a.m.): I would like to acknowledge the presence inthe gallery today of Mrs Sandie Rodgers and other members of the Challinor family. ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 27 April 1999STATUTE LAW (MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS) BILLMr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (3.30 p.m.): As the Minister indicated, the Bill amends some83 pieces of legislation. Whilst the Opposition ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 27 April 1999MR B. BOTT; PETFORD TRAINING FARMMr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (7.05 p.m.): In mid-1995, the family of Mr Bradley Bottdecided that he should move from the Challinor Centre where he had ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 29 April 1999MOTOR ACCIDENT INSURANCE AMENDMENT REGULATION (No. 2) 1999Disallowance of Statutory InstrumentMr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (4.03 p.m.): I rise to second the disallowance motion movedby ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 25 May 1999BRISBANE CITY PLANMr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (10.26 a.m.): The proposed Brisbane city plan currently ondisplay abolishes many of the current rights of residents, including the rights of ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 14 April 1999SOUTHERN MORETON BAY ISLANDS; DISABILITY SERVICESMr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (11.07 p.m.): I rise in relation to two matters: firstly, inrelation to the southern Moreton Bay islands, ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 15 April 1999WORKCOVER QUEENSLAND AMENDMENT BILLMr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (12.33 p.m.): The issue that I would like to address as partof this debate relates to Labor's clear lack of consideration ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 27 April 1999CHALLINOR CENTREMr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (10.18 a.m.): Shortly after coming to Government, theMinister for Families, Youth and Community Care and Minister for Disability Services ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 4 March 1999HEINER DOCUMENTSMr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (6 p.m.): I move—"That this House—(a) condemns the Goss Labor Government for destroying documents pertaining to theHeiner Inquiry and thereby ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 9 March 1999PETFORD TRAINING FARMMr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (7.15 p.m.): Last week, the Minister for Families, Youth andCommunity Care and Minister for Disability Services tabled in the House the ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 10 March 1999CHILD PROTECTION BILLMr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (2.30 p.m.): In resuming the debate on the Child ProtectionBill, I want to raise an issue with the Minister in the interests of herself ...
Speech byHon. D. WELLSMEMBER FOR MURRUMBAHansard 12 November 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTBible Studies in State SchoolsHon. D. M. WELLS (Murrumba—ALP) (Minister for Education) (9.38 a.m.), by leave: I confirmthat there is no proposal to ban Bible studies in ...
Speech byHon. D. WELLSMEMBER FOR MURRUMBAHansard 23 November 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTExport EducationHon. D. M. WELLS (Murrumba—ALP) (Minister for Education) (10.02 a.m.), by leave:Queensland is bidding to become the national leader in export education. ...
Speech byHon. D. WELLSMEMBER FOR MURRUMBAHansard 23 November 1999EDUCATION AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLHon. D. M. WELLS (Murrumba—ALP) (Minister for Education) (2.49 p.m.): I move—"That the Bill be now read a second time."This Bill will streamline ...
Speech byHon. D. WELLSMEMBER FOR MURRUMBAHansard 25 November 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTCooler Schools ProgramHon. D. M. WELLS (Murrumba—ALP) (Minister for Education) (9.59 a.m.), by leave: Recentstudies have confirmed that the learning experiences of our ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 10 March 1999PROPERTY MARKETEERS, GOLD COAST; SPEED LIMITSMr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (11 p.m.): On Tuesday, 2 February 1999, the Minister forFair Trading rose in this House and raised a number of ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 11 March 1999OXLEY ROADMr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (7.24 p.m.): I rise to talk about the safety of pedestrians,and particularly children, who use Oxley Road, which runs between Chelmer and Oxley. ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 23 March 1999DRUG COURT TRIALMr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (6.24 p.m.): This motion moved by the coalition tackles twoissues: firstly, that of drug offenders and, secondly, that of fine defaulters. We ...
Speech byMr DENVERBEANLANDMEMBER FOR INDOOROOPILLYHansard 24 March 1999MR G. GUESTMr BEANLAND (Indooroopilly—LP) (11 p.m.): Some weeks have now passed since MinisterBligh tabled in this House a report dated October 1998 by Sydney based consultant Mr Peter ...
Speech byHon. D. WELLSMEMBER FOR MURRUMBAHansard 7 December 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTSpecial EducationHon. D. M. WELLS (Murrumba—ALP) (Minister for Education) (9.54 a.m.), by leave: Staffing forstudents with disabilities is based on a process known as ...
Speech byHon. D. WELLSMEMBER FOR MURRUMBAHansard 11 November 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTYears 1 to 10 Queensland CurriculumHon. D. M. WELLS (Murrumba—ALP) (Minister for Education) (9.47 a.m.), by leave:Queensland schools are on the threshold of a new era of ...
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 byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 13 April 1999CAIRNS CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT REVITALISATION PROGRAMMs BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (12 p.m.): I rise with pleasure to report to the House on progress withone of the Beattie Government's most important ...
Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 14 April 1999WORKCOVER QUEENSLAND AMENDMENT BILLMs BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (12.40 p.m.): I am very pleased to rise following the long and out-of-balance—if not unbalanced— presentation of the member for Clayfield. ...
Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 14 April 1999ANZAC DAY TRADING HOURSMs BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (6.32 p.m.): I do not believe that the Bill needs to be brought forwardon the Notice Paper for some reasons of logic as well as some reasons of recognising ...
Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 14 April 1999TRANSPLANTATION AND ANATOMY AMENDMENT BILLMs BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (9.57 p.m.): I am pleased to rise to support the sentiment of themember for Thuringowa, although not to support his Bill. The ...
Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 27 April 1999RADIATION SAFETY BILLMs BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (4.45 p.m.): This afternoon I am pleased to speak in support of theRadiation Safety Bill 1999. Firstly, I will address the need for regulations and the need ...
Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 27 April 1999SENIOR CITIZENSMs BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (7.19 p.m.): I rise with pleasure tonight to talk about the tremendousresource—that wonderful fund of knowledge and experience—that is available to us in Cairns ...
Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 29 April 1999MOTOR ACCIDENT INSURANCE AMENDMENT REGULATION (No. 2) 1999Disallowance of Statutory InstrumentMs BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (4.32 p.m.): I am pleased to speak on this motion, although I amsomewhat dismayed at ...
Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 25 May 1999ART BUILT IN PROGRAMMs BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (10.23 a.m.): Last week in Cairns the Honourable Matt Foleylaunched the Art Built In program at the Cairns regional art gallery. We had expected a small group ...
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 byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 17 August 1999INTERACTIVE GAMBLING (PLAYER PROTECTION) AMENDMENT BILLMs BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (9.20 p.m.): After listening for the best part of 20 minutes to ramblingreminiscences, I am surprised to find that I agree ...
Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 17 August 1999CAIRNS BASE HOSPITAL REDEVELOPMENTMs BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (2.02 a.m.): I am pleased to tell the House of a really important eventin Cairns that will happen on Saturday, 21 August. At the Cairns Base ...
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 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 byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 26 August 1999HEALTH SERVICESMs BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (6.19 p.m.): It was with great pleasure that I—Dr WATSON: There was no amendment moved.Mr SPEAKER: Order! To keep the numbers equal and to keep the speakers in ...
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 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 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 26 May 1999STOLEN GENERATIONMs BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (4.10 p.m.): I pay my respects to the traditional owners of the land onwhich this building now stands and I pay respect to the indigenous people of far-north ...
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 byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 24 March 1999MOUNT LOFTY NURSING HOMEMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (10.19 a.m.): The Labor Government's moves to evict14 frail aged nursing home patients from their long-time home in Toowoomba smack ...
Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 13 April 1999BUS TRANSPORT, SUNSHINE COASTMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (7.15 p.m.): I strongly believe that the Sunshine Coastdeserves a world-class public transport system, one that moves the most ...
Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 14 April 1999TRANSPLANTATION AND ANATOMY AMENDMENT BILLMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (9.21 p.m.): I move—"That all words after 'Bill' be omitted and the following be inserted—'be referred to the ...
Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 15 April 1999WORKCOVER QUEENSLAND AMENDMENT BILLMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (10.12 p.m.): It has been very apparent during debateon this Bill that members of the Labor Party are not interested in ...
Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 27 April 1999RADIATION SAFETY BILLMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (4.15 p.m.): The Opposition will be supporting inprinciple this piece of legislation, although there are several issues about which I ...
Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 28 April 1999PERFORMANCE OF MINISTERSMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (5.55 p.m.): I move—"That this House condemns the Beattie Government for the disastrous performance ofMinisters, particularly ...
Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 26 May 1999NORTH QUEENSLAND MEDICAL SCHOOLMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (10.24 a.m.): Bloody-minded bureaucracy isjeopardising the first intake of students into the North Queensland Medical School ...
Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 27 May 1999GENETICALLY MODIFIED FOODMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (6.59 p.m.): The safety of the food chain is one of thehottest topics politicians will face in the new millennium. However, the fact ...
Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 8 June 1999STATE DEVELOPMENT AND PUBLIC WORKS ORGANISATION AMENDMENT BILLMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (10.35 p.m.): This is a property confiscation Bill. It hasbeen mentioned earlier in the debate ...
Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 9 June 1999TOWNSVILLE AND TOOWOOMBA GENERAL HOSPITALSMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (11 p.m.): I am hearing disturbing reports about the lackof intensive care beds and stretched services at the ...
Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 10 June 1999INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS BILLMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (9.20 p.m.): Boy, that was a short speech by the formermember for Nicklin! It was a little bit like the speech that he gave in ...
Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 24 November 1999HEALTH LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (11.30 a.m.): Getting more doctors and other alliedhealth professionals into rural and regional Australia has to be one ...
Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 25 November 1999INCREASE IN CRIMEMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (6.48 p.m.): Tonight, we have seen a couple ofextraordinary things. First of all, we saw One Nation get into bed with the Labor Party on ...
Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 1 December 1999PROSTITUTION BILLMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (4.19 p.m.): I have heard the new age moralists in theLabor Party trying to tell us how they are somehow advancing the status of women by ...
Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 26 August 1999HEALTH SERVICESMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (10.22 a.m.): This Labor Government has lied to thepeople about its secret plans to privatise Queensland's public hospitals and flog off ...
Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 26 August 1999HEALTH SERVICESMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (6 p.m.): I move—"That this Parliament censures the Government for its cover up in regards to its secretagenda to cut back and privatise ...
Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 15 September 1999HEALTH SYSTEMMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (10.24 a.m.): This Labor Government has a blueprint forHealth that is ripping the heart and soul out of the hospital system. The only ...
Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 17 September 19991999 STATE BUDGETMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (11.19 am): Lives will be lost under the Beattie LaborGovernment's breakneck plans to radically restructure the Queensland Health ...
Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 22 July 1999AUSTRALIA ACTS (REQUEST) BILL Miss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (11.43 a.m.): I passionately believe in an independentAustralia, not tied to the shirt tails of foreign judges, foreign ...
Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 22 July 1999SOUTH BURNETT HEALTH SERVICESMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (7.12 p.m.): The future of health services in the SouthBurnett region is still under threat. It was all steam ahead to implement ...
Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 24 August 1999QUEENSLAND HEALTHMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (10.03 a.m.): This is an arrogant Labor Government. Itbelieves that it can spin doctor its way out of its secret plans to privatise ...
Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 24 August 1999QUEENSLAND HEALTHMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (5.58 p.m.): I move—"The Parliament calls on the Beattie Labor Government to disband the HealthDepartment's capital works task force ...
Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 28 October 1999APPROPRIATION BILLEstimates Committee EReportMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (11.41 a.m.): This Government is a secretive, StalinistGovernment in its approach to managing Queensland ...
Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 10 November 1999SURGERY WAITING LISTSMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (10.20 a.m.): In the International Year of Older Persons,hundreds of elderly Queenslanders who are blind or in pain are unlikely to ...
Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 10 November 1999ELECTIVE SURGERY WAITING LISTSMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (5.59 p.m.): I move—"That this Parliament condemns the Minister for Health for her callous manipulation ofelective surgery ...
Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 12 November 1999HEALTH PRACTITIONER REGISTRATION BOARDS (ADMINISTRATION) BILLHEALTH PRACTITIONERS (PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS) BILLMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (2.42 p.m.): The issue of professional ...
Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 23 November 1999PRIVATE HEALTH FACILITIES BILLMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (9.03 p.m.): I support the need for professionalstandards upholding quality clinical services for Queenslanders, whether ...
Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 20 July 1999MENTAL HEALTHMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (12.10 p.m.): This State is facing another loominghealth crisis. This time, the looming calamity is in the mental health arena where precious ...
Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 21 July 1999GOLD COAST HOSPITALMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (10.22 a.m.): While our camel riding media junkiePremier trivialises Queensland Government, hundreds of Gold Coast people are lying ...
Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 21 July 1999MAROOCHY RIVER BRIDGE Miss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (11.10 p.m.): The Maroochy River bridge at Bli Bli on theDavid Low Way is a deathtrap that must be upgraded. In May 1998, 20-year-old ...
Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 28 October 1999HOSPITALSMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (10.11 a.m.): This Government's Stalinist approach tohealth management is about putting patients last and threatening hospital staff with the ...
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 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 byHon. HENRY PALASZCZUKMEMBER FOR INALAHansard 29 April 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTNewcastle Disease OutbreakHon. H. PALASZCZUK (Inala—ALP) (Minister for Primary Industries) (10.09 a.m.), by leave: Theoutbreak of virulent Newcastle disease in New South ...
Speech byHon. HENRY PALASZCZUKMEMBER FOR INALAHansard 29 April 1999PERFORMANCE OF MINISTERS Hon. H. PALASZCZUK (Inala—ALP) (Minister for Primary Industries) (6.50 p.m.): Unfortunately,the stunt that the Opposition is indulging in tonight can only be described ...
Speech byHon. HENRY PALASZCZUKMEMBER FOR INALAHansard 29 April 1999MEAT INDUSTRY AMENDMENT STANDARD (No. 1) 1999Disallowance of Statutory Instrument Hon. H. PALASZCZUK (Inala—ALP) (Minister for Primary Industries) (9.49 p.m.): I rise to speakagainst the ...
Speech byHon. HENRY PALASZCZUKMEMBER FOR INALAHansard 25 May 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTMiddle East Trade MissionHon. H. PALASZCZUK (Inala—ALP) (Minister for Primary Industries) (10.03 a.m.), by leave: Lastmonth I had the privilege of leading a trade mission to ...
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 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 byHon. HENRY PALASZCZUKMEMBER FOR INALAHansard 9 March 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTWollemi Pine ProjectHon. H. PALASZCZUK (Inala—ALP) (Minister for Primary Industries) (9.53 a.m.), by leave: As Iaddress the House this morning, in Sydney the New South ...
Speech byHon. HENRY PALASZCZUKMEMBER FOR INALAHansard 11 March 1999RURAL QUEENSLANDHon. H. PALASZCZUK (Inala—ALP) (Minister for Primary Industries) (6.14 p.m.): I second theamendment to the motion moved by the Minister for Environment and Heritage and ...
Speech byHon. HENRY PALASZCZUKMEMBER FOR INALAHansard 25 March 1999CYPRESS INDUSTRY, WESTERN QUEENSLANDHon. H. PALASZCZUK (Inala—ALP) (Minister for Primary Industries) (6.13 p.m.): I move thefollowing amendment—"Delete all words after 'Parliament' and ...
Speech byHon. HENRY PALASZCZUKMEMBER FOR INALAHansard 27 April 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTSpanner Crab Fisheries Management PlanHon. H. PALASZCZUK (Inala—ALP) (Minister for Primary Industries) (10.02 a.m.), by leave: Ihave become aware of concerns expressed by ...
Speech byHon. HENRY PALASZCZUKMEMBER FOR INALAHansard 27 April 1999GOVERNMENT ELECTION PROMISESHon. H. PALASZCZUK (Inala—ALP) (Minister for Primary Industries) (6.50 p.m.): I rise to supportthe amendment to the motion. As the Minister for Primary Industries, ...
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 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 byHon. HENRY PALASZCZUKMEMBER FOR INALAHansard 23 March 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTJapanese EncephalitisHon. H. PALASZCZUK (Inala—ALP) (Minister for Primary Industries) (9.56 a.m.), by leave: As Iaddress the House this morning, a Brisbane-based ...
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 10 December 1999VEGETATION MANAGEMENT BILLMr HOBBS (Warrego—NPA) (2.48 p.m.): I am pleased to speak today on the VegetationManagement Bill 1999. This legislation will acquire the rights of private land-holders ...
Speech byJACK PAFFMEMBER FOR IPSWICH WESTHansard 3 March 1999ADDRESS IN REPLYMr PAFF (Ipswich West—ONP) (3.20 p.m.): I rise to speak in the Address in Reply debate. Ipledge my loyalty to the Queen and the Governor. It is a great pleasure to be elected to this ...
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 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 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 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 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 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 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 byJACK PAFFMEMBER FOR IPSWICH WESTHansard 10 March 1999CHILD PROTECTION BILLMr PAFF (Ipswich West—ONP) (3.45 p.m.): The Child Protection Bill is an emotive subject whenone considers the protection of children, and that is of the utmost importance. We ...
Speech byJACK PAFFMEMBER FOR IPSWICH WESTHansard 10 March 1999CORRECTIVE SERVICES AND PENALTIES AND SENTENCES AMENDMENT BILLMr PAFF (Ipswich West—ONP) (10.04 p.m.): It was with great interest that I listened to themember for Warwick's second-reading speech. I ...
Speech byJACK PAFFMEMBER FOR IPSWICH WESTHansard 29 April 1999COAL MINING SAFETY AND HEALTH BILLMINING AND QUARRYING SAFETY AND HEALTH BILLMr PAFF (Ipswich West—ONP) (3.34 p.m.): This Coal Mining Safety and Health Bill causes mesome serious concerns. Coal ...
Speech byJACK PAFFMEMBER FOR IPSWICH WESTHansard 25 May 1999WEAPONS AMENDMENT BILLMr PAFF (Ipswich West—ONP) (9.44 p.m.): I rise to refute the nonsense produced by themember for Springwood when this legislation was last debated. He referred to a target ...
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 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 byJACK PAFFMEMBER FOR IPSWICH WESTHansard 4 March 1999BRASSALL STATE HIGH SCHOOLMr PAFF (Ipswich West—ONP) (7.25 p.m.): The safety of our children, and especially childrenattending our schools, is a priority for all honourable members. It is my ...
Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 10 March 1999CHILD PROTECTION BILLMr FELDMAN (Caboolture—ONP) (4.09 p.m.): I, too, share the thoughts of the member forAshgrove in relation to the protection of children. It is of paramount importance to all ...
Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 10 March 1999CORRECTIVE SERVICES AND PENALTIES AND SENTENCES AMENDMENT BILLMr FELDMAN (Caboolture—ONP) (9.50 p.m.): It is bound to be good. I thank the member verymuch for that. I appreciate what he said ...
Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 23 March 1999ELECTORAL AMENDMENT BILLMr FELDMAN (Caboolture—ONP) (10.09 a.m.): I move—"That the Bill be now read a second time."The private member's Bill I now introduce is designed to strengthen the integrity ...
Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 23 March 1999CHILD ABUSE; FAMILY PLANNING ASSOCIATIONMr FELDMAN (Caboolture—ONP) (12.10 p.m.): Child abuse is a crime that invites universalcondemnation whenever it is discussed—and rightly so, because our ...
Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 25 March 1999CORRECTIVE SERVICES LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr FELDMAN (Caboolture—ONP) (12.14 p.m.): It is my pleasure to speak on the CorrectiveServices Legislation Amendment Bill. Before I commence, I wish ...
Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 25 March 1999CYPRESS INDUSTRY, WESTERN QUEENSLANDMr FELDMAN (Caboolture—ONP) (6.08 p.m.): It is with pleasure that I second the motion of themember for Lockyer. Similar to our approach to the GST, One Nation ...
Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 21 July 1999AUSTRALIA ACTS (REQUEST) BILLMr FELDMAN (Caboolture—ONP) (Leader of the One Nation Party) (4.26 p.m.): If the worldwere as rosy as the member for Chermside makes out and if the relationship between ...
Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 17 August 1999MOTIONS OF CONDOLENCEDeaths of Mr C. R. Rappolt and Mr R. B. J. PilbeamMr FELDMAN (Caboolture—ONP) (9.52 a.m.): It is with great pleasure and a great degree ofsadness that I rise to second this ...
Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 17 August 1999CENSURE OF MEMBER FOR IPSWICHMr FELDMAN (Caboolture—ONP) (6.25 p.m.): I rise in support of the Leader of the Oppositionin the censure of the member for Ipswich and the denial of ministerial ...
Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 17 August 1999INTERACTIVE GAMBLING (PLAYER PROTECTION) AMENDMENT BILLMr FELDMAN (Caboolture—ONP) (12.30 a.m.): I must commend the Premier for what issupposed to be the heart of the Bill, which was to amend the ...
Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 18 August 1999TRANSPLANTATION AND ANATOMY AMENDMENT BILLMr FELDMAN (Caboolture—ONP) (9.21 p.m.): I rise to speak on the Transplantation andAnatomy Amendment Bill. Tonight I intend to be reasonably brief in my ...
Speech byBILL D'ARCY, MLAMEMBER FOR WOODRIDGEHansard 26 August 1999COASTAL MANAGEMENTMr D'ARCY (Woodridge—ALP) (7.03 p.m.): I rise to again deplore the loss of mangroves andwetlands in south-east Queensland. Instead of containing wetlands under current ...
Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 2 March 1999MOTION OF CONDOLENCEDeaths of Mr R. T. McLean, MLA, and Mr L. J. Yewdale, MLA Mr FELDMAN (Caboolture—ONP) (10.27 a.m.): I did not know personally either of these twohonourable gentlemen, Ron McLean ...
Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 4 March 1999POLICE POWERS AND RESPONSIBILITIES AMENDMENT BILLMr FELDMAN (Caboolture—ONP) (2.32 p.m.): It is with some humble pride that I rise to supportthe Police Powers and Responsibilities Amendment Bill ...
Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 4 March 1999HEINER DOCUMENTSMr FELDMAN (Caboolture—ONP) (6.47 p.m.): How much digging do we have to do to get tothe bottom of this Shreddergate matter? It started with mere conjecture and scuttlebutt in the ...
Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 9 March 1999COMMUNITY-BASED REFERENDUM BILLMr FELDMAN (Caboolture—ONP) (10.04 a.m.): I move—"That the Bill be now read a second time." It is a great privilege to introduce the Community-Based Referendum Bill ...
Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 9 March 1999CRIME, GULF COUNTRYMr FELDMAN (Caboolture—ONP) (7.25 p.m.): Crime is a major problem in Queensland, but inthe Gulf Country violent crime and crime against the person is among the highest in the ...
Speech byHon. ANNA BLIGHMEMBER FOR SOUTH BRISBANEHansard 20 July 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTDisability Access WeekHon. A. M. BLIGH (South Brisbane—ALP) (Minister for Families, Youth and Community Careand Minister for Disability Services) (10.06 a.m.), by leave: ...
Speech byHon. ANNA BLIGHMEMBER FOR SOUTH BRISBANEHansard 21 July 1999CHILD ABUSE; FORDE INQUIRY RECOMMENDATIONSHon. A. M. BLIGH (South Brisbane—ALP) (Minister for Families, Youth and Community Careand Minister for Disability Services) (6.18 p.m.): I move the ...
Speech byHon. ANNA BLIGHMEMBER FOR SOUTH BRISBANEHansard 17 August 1999CENSURE OF MEMBER FOR IPSWICHHon. A. M. BLIGH (South Brisbane—ALP) (6.40 p.m.) I rise to support the amendment beforethe House and, frankly, to condemn the motion that the Opposition has ...
Speech byMr W. BAUMANNMEMBER FOR ALBERTHansard 15 April 1999WORKCOVER QUEENSLAND AMENDMENT BILLMr BAUMANN (Albert—NPA) (9.33 p.m.): In speaking against the WorkCover QueenslandAmendment Bill I want to concentrate on this Labor Government's imposts on the ...
Speech byMr W. BAUMANNMEMBER FOR ALBERTHansard 25 August 1999NATURELINK GOLD COAST CABLEWAYMr BAUMANN (Albert—NPA) (11.09 p.m.): Recently, the Cairns Skyrail was rightly judged theState's best tourist attraction. That title has been won quite regularly by ...
Speech byMr W. BAUMANNMEMBER FOR ALBERTHansard 10 November 1999COACHTRANSMr BAUMANN (Albert—NPA) (11.18 p.m.): I bring to the attention of the House the plight ofpensioners living in a couple of the northern areas of the Gold Coast which form part of my ...
Speech byBILL D'ARCY, MLAMEMBER FOR WOODRIDGEHansard 13 April 1998MOTION OF CONDOLENCEDeath of Mr D. J. SherringtonMr D'ARCY (Woodridge—ALP) (9.53 a.m.): I rise to express my condolences to the Sherringtonfamily. I am the only member who served with Doug ...
Speech byHon. ANNA BLIGHMEMBER FOR SOUTH BRISBANEHansard 8 June 1999DOMESTIC VIOLENCE (FAMILY PROTECTION) AMENDMENT BILLHon. A. M. BLIGH (South Brisbane—ALP) (Minister for Families, Youth and Community Careand Minister for Disability Services) (2.46 p.m.): I ...
Speech byHon. ANNA BLIGHMEMBER FOR SOUTH BRISBANEHansard 11 June 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTYouth DetentionHon. A. M. BLIGH (South Brisbane—ALP) (Minister for Families, Youth and Community Careand Minister for Disability Services) (9.50 a.m.), by leave: In ...
Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 26 October 1999REPUBLICMr FELDMAN(Caboolture—ONP) (Leader of the One Nation Party) (12.09 p.m.): I raise in theParliament a matter of national importance. Honourable members will be aware—and after ...
Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 26 May 1999YOUTH SUICIDE; CHAPLAINCY IN SCHOOLSMr FELDMAN (Caboolture—ONP) (6.42 p.m.): Today's youth face an ever-increasing battle tolive normal, happy lives. Family breakdown is at the heart of this problem ...
Speech byHon. ANNA BLIGHMEMBER FOR SOUTH BRISBANEHansard 28 October 1999APPROPRIATION BILLEstimates Committee GReportHon. A. M. BLIGH (South Brisbane—ALP) (Minister for Families, Youth and Community Careand Minister for Disability Services) (3.59 p.m.): I am ...
Speech byMr BRUCE LAMINGMEMBER FOR MOOLOOLAHHansard 28 April 1999PERFORMANCE OF MINISTERSMr LAMING (Mooloolah—LP) (6.26 p.m.): I rise tonight to speak to this motion and to bring tothe attention of the House, as my colleagues have done before me, the ...
Speech byMr BRUCE LAMINGMEMBER FOR MOOLOOLAHHansard 26 May 1999OLD BUDERIM POST OFFICE; SPANNER CRABSMr LAMING (Mooloolah—LP) (6.33 p.m.): Tonight I wish to bring to the attention of the House asummary of what can only be described as a shining example of ...
Speech byMr BRUCE LAMINGMEMBER FOR MOOLOOLAHHansard 27 May 1999PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEEReport No. 56Mr LAMING (Mooloolah—LP) (10.12 a.m.): I move—"That the House take note of the Public Works Committee report No. 56."The dissenting report on seniors housing ...
Speech byMr BRUCE LAMINGMEMBER FOR MOOLOOLAHHansard 27 May 1999STATE DEVELOPMENT AND PUBLIC WORKS ORGANISATION AMENDMENT BILLMr LAMING (Mooloolah—LP) (5.40 p.m.): I have grave reservations about one of the mainaspects of this Bill, and I will confine my ...
Speech byMr BRUCE LAMINGMEMBER FOR MOOLOOLAHHansard 10 June 1999INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS BILLMr LAMING (Mooloolah—LP) (12.39 p.m.): This Bill gives me an opportunity to speak on anissue about which I continue to have a deep interest, and that is the issue of ...
Speech byMr BRUCE LAMINGMEMBER FOR MOOLOOLAHHansard 10 November 1999LIQUOR AMENDMENT BILLMr LAMING (Mooloolah—LP) (10.28 p.m.): I am pleased to be given the opportunity to speakto the Liquor Amendment Bill. I do not intend to make a lengthy contribution, but ...
Speech byMr BRUCE LAMINGMEMBER FOR MOOLOOLAHHansard 11 November 1999SUNSHINE COAST POLICE NUMBERSMr LAMING (Mooloolah—LP) (10.26 a.m.): I rise to express my concern about an issue that Ihave raised more than any other in this House, and that is police numbers ...
Speech byMr BRUCE LAMINGMEMBER FOR MOOLOOLAHHansard 23 November 1999DRAFT STATEWIDE PURCHASING POLICYMr LAMING (Mooloolah—LP) (11.30 a.m.): Today, I would like to speak on the draft StatewidePurchasing Policy. It is indeed timely that I should do so, because ...
Speech byMr BRUCE LAMINGMEMBER FOR MOOLOOLAHHansard 25 November 1999INCREASE IN CRIMEMr LAMING (Mooloolah—LP) (6.11 p.m.): It gives me pleasure to second the motion of thehonourable member for Toowoomba South. The motion that this "Parliament views with ...
Speech byMr BRUCE LAMINGMEMBER FOR MOOLOOLAHHansard 26 August 1999SUNSHINE COAST UNIVERSITY, ATHLETICS TRACKMr LAMING (Mooloolah—LP) (10.26 a.m.): Last Sunday saw the long-awaited opening of theUniversity of the Sunshine Coast athletics track. The opening was ...
Speech byMr BRUCE LAMINGMEMBER FOR MOOLOOLAHHansard 16 September 19991999 STATE BUDGETMr LAMING (Mooloolah—LP) (1.20 a.m.): It gives me pleasure to take this opportunity to speakon the 1999-2000 Budget. Last night the first thought that came into my mind was ...
Speech byMr BRUCE LAMINGMEMBER FOR MOOLOOLAHHansard 26 October 1999MARINE COLLISION; MOUNTAIN CREEK STATE PRIMARY SCHOOLMr LAMING (Mooloolah—LP) (7.25 p.m.): I rise tonight to speak on two issues. The first is to dowith a marine collision. The second is in ...
Speech byMr BRUCE LAMINGMEMBER FOR MOOLOOLAHHansard 22 July 1999MR SPEAKER'S RULINGMotion of DissentMr LAMING (Mooloolah—LP) (2.40 p.m.): I second the motion of the member for Indooroopilly.One of the great anomalies of our parliamentary system is that our ...
Speech byMr BRUCE LAMINGMEMBER FOR MOOLOOLAHHansard 18 August 1999SUPERMARKET, BUDERIM; KAWANA POLICE STATIONMr LAMING (Mooloolah—LP) (11.18 p.m.): I rise to bring to the attention of this House thematter of the proposal to build a supermarket in the village ...
Speech byMr BRUCE LAMINGMEMBER FOR MOOLOOLAHHansard 25 August 1999ROAD TRANSPORT REFORM BILLMr LAMING (Mooloolah—LP) (4.28 p.m.): It gives me pleasure to rise to speak on the RoadTransport Reform Bill 1999. The Bill looks at various aspects of road use ...
Speech byMr BRUCE LAMINGMEMBER FOR MOOLOOLAHHansard 30 November 1999RETIREMENT VILLAGES BILLMr LAMING (Mooloolah—LP) (8.30 p.m.): There is probably only a handful of Bills which cometo the House each year which could be described as significant. The ...
Speech byMr BRUCE LAMINGMEMBER FOR MOOLOOLAHHansard 27 October 1999APPROPRIATION BILLEstimates Committee CReportMr LAMING (Mooloolah—Labor Party) (4.12 p.m.): It gives me pleasure to rise to speak to thereport of Estimates Committee C. I thank the other ...
Speech byMr BRUCE LAMINGMEMBER FOR MOOLOOLAHHansard 28 April 1999PUBLIC HOUSING, SECURITYMr LAMING (Mooloolah—LP) (10.22 a.m.): I rise today to bring to the attention of all membersa bureaucratic bungle involving the Department of Housing and Q-Build, one of ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 3 March 1999CORRECTIVE SERVICES AND PENALTIES AND SENTENCES AMENDMENT BILLDr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (Leader of the Liberal Party) (8.53 p.m.): I rise to support theCorrective Services and Penalties and Sentences ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 10 March 1999BEATTIE LABOR GOVERNMENTDr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (Leader of the Liberal Party) (6.10 p.m.): I rise to second the motion.As the Leader of the Opposition has said so forcefully, this Beattie ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 23 March 1999GAMING MACHINE AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLDr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (Leader of the Liberal Party) (12.27 p.m.): It is a pleasure to speak tothis Bill. Gaming is a sector for which I took ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 23 March 1999DRUG COURT TRIALDr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (Leader of the Liberal Party) (6.44 p.m.): There is not a person onany side of any House of any Parliament in Australia who is not deeply concerned about the ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 24 March 1999SUN METALS DISPUTE; GORDONSTONE MINE DISPUTEDr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (Leader of the Liberal Party) (6.10 p.m.): I rise to second the motion.No issue better sums up this can't do Premier than the ...
Speech byHon. D. HAMILLMEMBER FOR IPSWICHHansard 7 December 1999REVENUE LAWS AMENDMENT BILLHon. D. J. HAMILL (Ipswich—ALP) (Treasurer) (5.35 p.m.), in reply: This afternoon I am pleasedto draw this debate to a close. However, I admit that it is always a ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 2 March 1999MOTION OF CONDOLENCEDeaths of Mr R. T. McLean, MLA, and Mr L. J. Yewdale, MLADr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (Leader of the Liberal Party) (10.06 a.m.): It is also my privilege torise to support the motion ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 2 March 1999ADDRESS IN REPLYDr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (Leader of the Liberal Party) (3.28 p.m.): It gives me great pleasureto participate in this debate today. First of all, I pass on to the Governor both my ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 25 March 1999MOTOR ACCIDENT INSURANCE AMENDMENT BILLDr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (Leader of the Liberal Party) (4.27 p.m.): At the outset, I indicate thatthe Opposition supports the Bill. From my reading of the ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 25 March 1999REVENUE AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLDr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (Leader of the Liberal Party) (4.46 p.m.): In speaking to the Revenueand Other Legislation Amendment Bill, I indicate that the ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 13 April 1999MOTION OF CONDOLENCEDeath of Mr D. J. SherringtonDr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (Leader of the Liberal Party) (9.51 a.m.): I rise to speak to thecondolence motion for the late Douglas Sherrington, the ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 13 April 1999CAPITAL WORKS EXPENDITUREDr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (Leader of the Liberal Party) (12.09 p.m.): Its contempt for thisHouse and the taxpayers of Queensland has been demonstrated once again by the ...
Speech byHon. D. HAMILLMEMBER FOR IPSWICHHansard 7 December 1999NEW TAX SYSTEM PRICE EXPLOITATION CODE (QUEENSLAND BILLHon. D. J. HAMILL (Ipswich—ALP) (Treasurer) (2.36 p.m.), in reply: I thank all members for theirparticipation and contribution in the debate ...
Speech byHon. D. HAMILLMEMBER FOR IPSWICHHansard 7 December 1999MOTOR ACCIDENT INSURANCE AMENDMENT BILL (No. 2)Hon. D. J. HAMILL (Ipswich—ALP) (Treasurer) (3.02 p.m.), in reply: Again, I wish to thank allhonourable members for the way in which they have ...
Speech byHon. D. HAMILLMEMBER FOR IPSWICHHansard 7 December 1999GAMING MACHINE AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL (No.2)Hon. D. J. HAMILL (Ipswich—ALP) (Treasurer) (4.31 p.m.), in reply: At the outset I want toexpress my thanks once again to members for ...
Speech byHon. D. HAMILLMEMBER FOR IPSWICHHansard 23 November 1999GAMING MACHINE AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL (No. 2)Hon. D. J. HAMILL (Ipswich—ALP) (Treasurer) (12.37 p.m.): I move—"That the Bill be now read a second time."This Bill does three things. ...
Speech byHon. D. HAMILLMEMBER FOR IPSWICHHansard 23 November 1999SUPERANNUATION (STATE PUBLIC SECTOR) AMENDMENT BILL (No. 2)Hon. D. J. HAMILL (Ipswich—ALP) (Treasurer) (11.49 a.m.): I move—"That the Bill be now read a second time." The South East Queensland ...
Speech byHon. D. HAMILLMEMBER FOR IPSWICHHansard 23 November 1999NEW TAX SYSTEM PRICE EXPLOITATION CODE (QUEENSLAND) BILLHon. D. J. HAMILL (Ipswich—ALP) (Treasurer) (12.51 p.m.): I move—"That the Bill be now read a second time."The object of this Bill is to ...
Speech byHon. D. HAMILLMEMBER FOR IPSWICHHansard 24 November 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTBank of QueenslandHon. D. J. HAMILL (Ipswich—ALP) (Treasurer) (9.45 a.m.), by leave: Last night, the QueenslandGovernment exercised its right to close early the public offer ...
Speech byHon. D. HAMILLMEMBER FOR IPSWICHHansard 1 December 1999ELECTRICITY GENERATIONHon. D. J. HAMILL (Ipswich—ALP) (Treasurer) (10.19 a.m.): Again the Parliament sees thestandards of the Leader of the Opposition. And what standards they are! Not only does ...
Speech byHon. D. HAMILLMEMBER FOR IPSWICHHansard 2 December 1999STATE GOVERNMENT PERFORMANCEHon. D. J. HAMILL (Ipswich—ALP) (Treasurer) (5.30 p.m.): The measure of this Government'ssuccess can be seen in the text of the amendment that was moved by the ...
Speech byHon. D. HAMILLMEMBER FOR IPSWICHHansard 7 December 1999SUPERANNUATION LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLHon. D. J. HAMILL (Ipswich—ALP) (Treasurer) (12.36 p.m.): I thank the Leader of the LiberalParty for the Opposition's support for the legislation. As was ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 2 March 1999GORDONSTONE MINE DISPUTE; MEMBER FOR FITZROYDr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (Leader of the Liberal Party) (6.36 p.m.): It is an insult and adisgrace that the name of Jim Pearce is to be mentioned in the ...
Speech byHon. D. HAMILLMEMBER FOR IPSWICHHansard 23 November 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTQueensland TABHon. D. J. HAMILL (Ipswich—ALP) (Treasurer) (9.44 a.m.), by leave: This morning I would like tothank the Treasury officers, the joint lead managers and those ...
Speech byHon. D. HAMILLMEMBER FOR IPSWICHHansard 30 November 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTBank of QueenslandHon. D. J. HAMILL (Ipswich—ALP) (Treasurer) (9.45 a.m.), by leave: Last night, the QueenslandGovernment exercised its right to close early the public offer ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 27 August 1999TAB QUEENSLAND LIMITED PRIVATISATION BILLDr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (Leader of the Liberal Party) (10.40 a.m.): It is a pleasure to rise inthe debate on the TAB Queensland Limited Privatisation Bill ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 14 September 1999BEATTIE STEALTH TAXDr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (Leader of the Liberal Party) (10.04 a.m.): Today's Budget doeswhat no other Queensland Budget has done before. From July next year, it will hit every ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 16 September 1999MINING EXPLORATION PERMITSDr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (Leader of the Liberal Party) (10.22 a.m.): In August a group ofgeoscientists sought my help to petition the Beattie Government about mining ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 16 September 19991999 BUDGET SPEECHDr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (Leader of the Liberal Party) (12.18 p.m.): It gives me pleasure toenter the Budget debate for this year. Following the Leader of the Opposition, I ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 26 October 1999MOTION OF CONDOLENCEDeath of Sir Charles WanstallDr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (Leader of the Liberal Party) (9.54 a.m.): On behalf of the LiberalParty, I rise to support the motion moved by the ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 26 October 1999CENSURE OF MINISTER FOR MINES AND ENERGYDr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (Leader of the Liberal Party) (6.10 p.m.): I second the motion movedby the Leader of the Opposition. Members were treated this ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 17 August 1999INTERACTIVE GAMBLING (PLAYER PROTECTION) AMENDMENT BILLAll Stages Dr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (Leader of the Liberal Party) (2.33 p.m.): I rise to support the Leaderof the Opposition in opposing the ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 17 August 1999CENSURE OF MEMBER FOR IPSWICH Dr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (Leader of the Liberal Party) (6.10 p.m.): I second the motion movedby the Leader of the Opposition to censure the member for Ipswich in his ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 18 August 1999TAB PRIVATISATIONDr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (Leader of the Liberal Party) (6.02 p.m.): I move—"That this Parliament expresses its concern at the conflict of interest arising out of theinvestments of ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 24 August 1999MR DEPUTY SPEAKER'S RULINGDr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (Leader of the Liberal Party) (5.28 p.m.): I can hardly help agreeingwith the final words of the Attorney-General. It is absolutely disgusting ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 7 December 1999NEW TAX SYSTEM PRICE EXPLOITATION CODE (QUEENSLAND) BILLDr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (Leader of the Liberal Party) (12.44 p.m.): I rise to support the NewTax System Price Exploitation Code ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 7 December 1999MOTOR ACCIDENT INSURANCE AMENDMENT BILL (No. 2)Dr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (Leader of the Liberal Party) (2.42 p.m.): It gives me pleasure tocontribute to the debate on the Motor Accident Insurance ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 7 December 1999GAMING MACHINE AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL (No. 2)Dr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (Leader of the Liberal Party) (3.43 p.m.): I rise to speak to theGaming Machine and Other Legislation Amendment ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 7 December 1999REVENUE LAWS AMENDMENT BILLDr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (Leader of the Liberal Party) (4.54 p.m.): I rise to participate in thedebate on the Revenue Laws Amendment Bill 1999, which has three ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 1 December 1999PROSTITUTION BILLDr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (Leader of the Liberal Party) (12.49 p.m.): Earlier this year, theLiberal Party went out on a political limb to offer in-principle support for proposed ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 2 December 1999STATE GOVERNMENT PERFORMANCEDr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (Leader of the Liberal Party) (5 p.m.): I move—"This House notes, that after 17 long months of the Beattie Labor Government,Queensland has—• ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 7 December 1999SUPERANNUATION LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLDr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (Leader of the Liberal Party) (12.31 p.m.): I rise to make a very shortcontribution to the debate on this Bill. Obviously, the ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 27 October 1999APPROPRIATION BILLEstimates Committee AReport No. 2Dr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (Leader of the Liberal Party) (12.23 p.m.): It gives me pleasure toparticipate in the debate on Report No. 2 of ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 28 October 1999REVENUE AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL (No. 2)Dr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (Leader of the Liberal Party) (10.14 p.m.): I am pleased to rise tospeak on the Revenue and Other Legislation Amendment ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 9 November 1999PROSTITUTION LAWSDr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (Leader of the Liberal Party) (10.22 a.m.): Earlier this year, theLiberal Party offered bipartisan support for tough new prostitution laws to drive the ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 9 November 1999APEC TECHNOMARTDr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (Leader of the Liberal Party) (6.10 p.m.): I rise to second the motionmoved by the Leader of the Opposition. The burning issue tonight is how much will this ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 10 November 1999AUSTRALIAN BROADCASTING CORPORATIONDr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (Leader of the Liberal Party) (11.37 a.m.): On behalf of the LiberalParty, I would also like to support this motion moved by the ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 11 November 1999REMEMBRANCE DAYDr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (Leader of the Liberal Party) (10.19 a.m.): 11 a.m. on the 11th of the11th is one of the holiest times on the Australian clock. Since 1918, along with ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 23 November 1999MR J. CARROLL, DISMISSALDr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (Leader of the Liberal Party) (10.16 a.m.): Last week's sacking ofdeputy director-general John Carroll was just the latest illustration of this ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 23 November 1999DEPARTMENT OF STATE DEVELOPMENTDr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (Leader of the Liberal Party) (6.11 p.m.): I rise to second the motionmoved by the member for Burnett. It speaks volumes about this ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 24 November 1999ROMA STREET REDEVELOPMENTDr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (Leader of the Liberal Party) (10.01 a.m.): The much publicisedcollapse of the APEC Technomart III earlier this month on the Gold Coast ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 25 November 1999BUSINESS CONFIDENCE IN QUEENSLANDDr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (Leader of the Liberal Party) (10.17 a.m.): We have seen yet againthis morning that the Premier is loose with the truth when it comes to ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 8 December 1999BILLS: REMAINING STAGESDr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (Leader of the Liberal Party) (11.59 a.m.): I rise to support theLeader of Opposition Business in this place decrying this outrageous attempt to ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 26 August 1999HEALTH SERVICESDr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (Leader of the Liberal Party) (6.25 p.m.): We are seeing the samekind of incredible pattern of behaviour coming from members on the opposite side as we saw ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 27 October 1999APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILLEstimates Committee AReport No. 1Dr WATSON (Moggill—LP) (Leader of the Liberal Party) (12 p.m.): I take pleasure in enteringtoday's debate on the parliamentary ...
Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 14 September 1999CORAL REEF FINFISH FISHERYMs BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (12.20 p.m.): Today I would like to speak about the QFMA's draftmanagement plan for Queensland's coral reef finfish fishery. It is indeed an ...
Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 15 September 1999CAIRNS AMATEURS RACE MEETINGMs BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (11.28 p.m.): I am pleased to inform members of the House that lastweekend in Cairns the Amateurs Race Meeting was held—an annual event of some ...
Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 16 September 19991999 STATE BUDGETMs BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (5.41 p.m.): I am very pleased to support the Appropriation Bills asthey reflect a Budget for Queensland that is solid and progressive. So often politicians ...
Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 27 October 1999APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILLEstimates Committee AReport No. 1Ms BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (11.36 a.m.): I rise to address the matters contained in the Budgetpapers, and particularly in the Speaker's ...
Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 27 October 1999APPROPRIATION BILLEstimates Committee AReport No. 2Ms BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (12.47 p.m.): In responding to Report No. 2 of Estimates CommitteeA, I take the opportunity to mention a number of elements ...
Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 27 October 1999APPROPRIATION BILLEstimates Committee CReportMs BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (4.53 p.m.): I am pleased indeed to follow the nonsense of theprevious speaker in this debate, the member for Tablelands.Mr NELSON: ...
Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 9 November 1999MANOORA SKILLS AUDIT AND TRAINING NEEDS ANALYSIS Ms BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (12 p.m.): Today I wish to speak generally about the Manooracommunity renewal program and in particular about the Manoora ...
Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 10 November 1999ELECTIVE SURGERY WAITING LISTS Ms BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (6.29 p.m.): I am indeed supporting the amendment tonight, but Iam absolutely surprised at the lack of policy on the other side of the House and ...
Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 10 November 1999THE SUNSHINE CLUBMs BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (11.13 p.m.): I rise tonight to speak to the House about a wonderfulevent that was held in Cairns last Thursday, 8 November, that is, the world premiere of ...
Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 11 November 1999FEDERAL GOVERNMENT WELFARE REFORM DISCUSSION PAPERMs BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (10.28 a.m.): I rise to draw the attention of honourable members ofthis House to the discussion paper on our welfare system, ...
Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 12 November 1999HEALTH PRACTITIONER REGISTRATION BOARDS (ADMINISTRATION) BILLHEALTH PRACTITIONERS (PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS) BILLMs BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (2.59 p.m.): I am pleased to support the Health ...
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 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 byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 23 November 1999CRUISE AND NAVAL SHIP VISITS; CAIRNS CBD REVITALISATIONMs BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (11.39 a.m.): This morning I wish to inform the House about theimportance of visiting ships to Cairns. Last week, two ...
Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 23 November 1999DEPARTMENT OF STATE DEVELOPMENTMs BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (6.42 p.m.): It is my good fortune to offer Opposition members somefeedback on their abject failure to address business development in 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 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 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 byMrs D. PRATTMEMBER FOR BARAMBAHHansard 20 July 1999TIMBER INDUSTRY PROTESTMrs PRATT (Barambah—IND) (7.12 p.m.): I rise today on a matter of great concern to thepeople who massed outside the walls of this Parliament today. The people gathered today ...
Speech byMrs D. PRATTMEMBER FOR BARAMBAHHansard 22 July 1999AUSTRALIA ACTS (REQUEST) BILL Mrs PRATT (Barambah—IND) (12.03 p.m.): Today I rise to speak on the Australia Acts(Request) Bill, which has created a wide gamut of feeling not only among honourable ...
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 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 byGEOFF WILSONMEMBER FOR FERNY GROVEHansard 4 March 1999ADOPTION OF CHILDREN (HAGUE CONVENTION ON INTERCOUNTRY ADOPTION) AMENDMENTBILLMr WILSON (Ferny Grove—ALP) (3.58 p.m.): It gives me great pleasure to rise in support of thisBill. I do so ...
Speech byGEOFF WILSONMEMBER FOR FERNY GROVEHansard 10 March 1999CHILD PROTECTION BILLMr WILSON (Ferny Grove—ALP) (5.35 p.m.): It is with great pleasure that I stand and speak insupport of this Bill. I commend the Minister for the hard work that she and her ...
Speech byGEOFF WILSONMEMBER FOR FERNY GROVEHansard 23 March 1999GAMING MACHINE AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr WILSON (Ferny Grove—ALP) (5 p.m.): It is with great pleasure that I rise to support theGaming Machine and Other Legislation Amendment Bill. ...
Speech byGEOFF WILSONMEMBER FOR FERNY GROVEHansard 13 April 1999STATE SCHOOL LEADERSHIP CAMPMr WILSON (Ferny Grove—ALP) (7.10 p.m.): The spirit of public education and the support forpublic education in Government schools is strong and growing stronger in ...
Speech byGARY FENLONMEMBER FOR GREENSLOPESHansard 21 July 1999AUSTRALIA ACTS (REQUEST) BILLMr FENLON (Greenslopes—ALP) (4.38 p.m.): I have great pleasure in rising to support the Billbefore the House. In doing so, I wish to indicate my continuing interest in ...
Speech byGARY FENLONMEMBER FOR GREENSLOPESHansard 21 July 1999LANG'S SHIPS REUNIONMr FENLON (Greenslopes—ALP) (11.05 p.m.): I rise to speak about a remarkable reunion that Iattended recently at the Mt Gravatt Showgrounds. I was honoured by my constituent Mrs ...
Speech byGARY FENLONMEMBER FOR GREENSLOPESHansard 22 July 1999STUDENTS FROM MIGRANT BACKGROUNDS; GREENSLOPES STATE SCHOOLMr FENLON (Greenslopes—ALP) (7.26 p.m.): I rise to speak on a matter that is of growingconcern in my electorate and other parts of ...
Speech byGARY FENLONMEMBER FOR GREENSLOPESHansard 18 August 1999TRANSPLANTATION AND ANATOMY AMENDMENT BILLMr FENLON (Greenslopes—ALP) (8.30 p.m.): I rise to oppose the Transplantation and AnatomyAmendment Bill 1998. I do so having received some greater ...
Speech byGARY FENLONMEMBER FOR GREENSLOPESHansard 19 August 1999COMMISSIONS OF INQUIRY (QUEENSLAND CONSTITUTIONAL REVIEW COMMISSION)REGULATIONMr FENLON (Greenslopes—ALP) (12.12 p.m.): I rise to support the Attorney-General inopposing the motion to disallow ...
Speech byGEOFF WILSONMEMBER FOR FERNY GROVEHansard 14 April 1999WORKCOVER QUEENSLAND AMENDMENT BILLMr WILSON (Ferny Grove—ALP) (5.11 p.m.): I rise to give my wholehearted support to the newWorkCover legislation. The Labor Party is committed to looking after ...
Speech byGEOFF WILSONMEMBER FOR FERNY GROVEHansard 27 April 1999CRIMINAL CODE (STALKING) AMENDMENT BILLMr WILSON (Ferny Grove—ALP) (2.50 p.m.): It is with great pleasure that I rise to speak insupport of the Criminal Code (Stalking) Amendment Bill. I speak ...
Speech byGEOFF WILSONMEMBER FOR FERNY GROVEHansard 28 April 1999THE HILLS PLAYERS INC.Mr WILSON (Ferny Grove—ALP) (10.28 a.m.): I rise to speak about The Hills Players, anamateur theatre group that has been providing excellent theatre entertainment to the ...
Speech byGEOFF WILSONMEMBER FOR FERNY GROVEHansard 29 April 1999QUEENSLAND FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY AMENDMENT REGULATION (No. 1) 1999Disallowance of Statutory InstrumentMr WILSON (Ferny Grove—ALP) (11.36 p.m.): I rise to strongly oppose this ...
Speech byGARY FENLONMEMBER FOR GREENSLOPESHansard 26 May 1999CONVICTED CHILD SEX OFFENDERS; NOTIFICATION ORDERSMr FENLON (Greenslopes—ALP) (6.12 p.m.): I rise to support the amendment to the motionmoved by the Attorney-General. In doing so, I hope that I am ...
Speech byGARY FENLONMEMBER FOR GREENSLOPESHansard 26 May 1999XAVIER SPECIAL SCHOOLMr FENLON (Greenslopes—ALP) (6.37 p.m.): I rise to inform the House of a place wheremiracles happen every day. It is a place where those miracles take the form of a word, a ...
Speech byGARY FENLONMEMBER FOR GREENSLOPESHansard 27 May 1999STATE DEVELOPMENT AND PUBLIC WORKS ORGANISATION AMENDMENT BILLMr FENLON (Greenslopes—ALP) (4.13 p.m.): I rise to support the Bill and, in particular, to referto the safeguards for landowners as ...
Speech byGARY FENLONMEMBER FOR GREENSLOPESHansard 9 June 1999WEAPONS AMENDMENT BILLMr FENLON (Greenslopes—ALP) (9.41 p.m.): I rise to oppose the Weapons Amendment Bill. Indoing so, I wish particularly to stand up and be counted. I have considered this ...
Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 9 December 1999PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEEBackflow Prevention ProgramsMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (10.19 a.m.): The quality of our drinking water is ofparamount importance, but in hospitals where ...
Speech byGARY FENLONMEMBER FOR GREENSLOPESHansard 3 March 1999CORRECTIVE SERVICES AND PENALTIES AND SENTENCES AMENDMENT BILLMr FENLON (Greenslopes—ALP) (9.57 p.m.): It is a great pleasure to rise to oppose this Billand, in doing so, we should really make sure ...
Speech byGARY FENLONMEMBER FOR GREENSLOPESHansard 9 & 10 March 1999LAND AND RESOURCES TRIBUNAL BILLMr FENLON (Greenslopes—ALP) (5.53 p.m.): I welcome this opportunity today to contribute tothe consideration of the Land and Resources Tribunal Bill. I do not ...
Speech byGARY FENLONMEMBER FOR GREENSLOPESHansard 13 April 1999CRIMINAL CODE (STALKING) AMENDMENT BILLMr FENLON (Greenslopes—ALP) (5.27 p.m.): Tonight it is a great pleasure to rise to supportthe Criminal Code (Stalking) Amendment Bill, especially as I was a ...
Speech byGARY FENLONMEMBER FOR GREENSLOPESHansard 14 April 1999ABORIGINAL CENTRE FOR THE PERFORMING ARTSMr FENLON (Greenslopes—ALP) (11.27 p.m.): Tonight it is a pleasure to rise to speak aboutone of Queensland's best kept secrets. I am referring to the ...
Speech byGARY FENLONMEMBER FOR GREENSLOPESHansard 25 May 1999STATUTORY INSTRUMENTS AND ANOTHER ACT AMENDMENT BILLMr FENLON (Greenslopes—ALP) (4.49 p.m.): In his second-reading speech in relation to theStatutory Instruments and Legislative Standards Amendment ...
Speech byGARY FENLONMEMBER FOR GREENSLOPESHansard 25 August 1999MR D. PETROVICMr FENLON (Greenslopes—ALP) (10.16 a.m.): I rise to inform the House of the wonderfulaccomplishments of one of my young constituents, Mr Dejan Petrovic. I remind the House of my ...
Speech byGARY FENLONMEMBER FOR GREENSLOPESHansard 25 August 1999SCHOOL UNIFORM BILLMr FENLON (Greenslopes—ALP) (8.46 p.m.): I have great pleasure in rising to oppose theSchool Uniform Bill. People want to know to what use these private members' Bills are ...
Speech byGARY FENLONMEMBER FOR GREENSLOPESHansard 15 September 1999COMMUNITY-BASED REFERENDUM BILLMr FENLON (Greenslopes—ALP) (8.40 p.m.): It is a great pleasure to rise in this debatebecause, once again, it affords the members of this House the opportunity ...
Speech byGARY FENLONMEMBER FOR GREENSLOPESHansard 28 October 1999APPROPRIATION BILLEstimates Committee GReport Mr FENLON (Greenslopes—ALP) (3.38 p.m.): I rise to speak in support of the recommendationcontained within the Estimates Committee G 1999 report. In ...
Speech byGARY FENLONMEMBER FOR GREENSLOPESHansard 30 November 1999INALA URBAN RENEWAL PROJECTMr FENLON (Greenslopes—ALP) (1.35 a.m.): I rise in relation to a visit that I undertook onMonday of this week to the Inala urban renewal project. That is the third ...
Speech byGARY FENLONMEMBER FOR GREENSLOPESHansard 8 December 1999PARLIAMENTARY COMMISSIONER AND FREEDOM OF INFORMATION AMENDMENT BILLMr FENLON (Greenslopes—ALP) (9.10 p.m.): I rise to support the Parliamentary Commissionerand Freedom of Information Amendment ...
Speech byGEOFF WILSONMEMBER FOR FERNY GROVEHansard 2 March 1999GORDONSTONE MINE DISPUTE; MEMBER FOR FITZROYMr WILSON (Ferny Grove—ALP) (6.50 p.m.): It is with great pleasure that I rise in support of thePremier's amendment to condemn the Federal industrial ...
Speech byGARY FENLONMEMBER FOR GREENSLOPESHansard 20 July 1999NATIVE TITLE (QUEENSLAND) STATE PROVISIONS AMENDMENT BILLMr FENLON (Greenslopes—ALP) (4.24 p.m.): I rise today to support the Bill. In doing so, I haveto note just how little those opposite have ...
Speech byGARY FENLONMEMBER FOR GREENSLOPESHansard 11 November 1999PUBLIC SECTOR ETHICS AMENDMENT BILLMr FENLON (Greenslopes—ALP) (8.52 p.m.): It is a great pleasure to rise in support of thePublic Sector Ethics Amendment Bill 1999, which relates to the ...
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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 byGRANT MUSGROVEMEMBER FOR SPRINGWOODHansard 17 September 19991999 STATE BUDGETMr MUSGROVE (Springwood—ALP) (3.22 p.m.): I thank the Deputy Speaker for his kind wordson this occasion. There is absolutely no question that this Budget is a balanced ...
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 24 August 1999JOHN PAUL COLLEGE MARCHING BANDMr MUSGROVE (Springwood—ALP) (10.25 a.m.): I rise today to pay tribute to the members ofthe John Paul College marching band, the Marching Eagles. The John Paul ...
Speech byGRANT MUSGROVEMEMBER FOR SPRINGWOODHansard 16 September 1999WATER RESOURCES, RURAL QUEENSLANDMr MUSGROVE (Springwood—ALP) (6.20 p.m.): I second the amendment moved by themember for Everton. Let us make sure that the House understands what this debate ...
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 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 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 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 byHon. HENRY PALASZCZUKMEMBER FOR INALAHansard 7 December 1999FORESTRY AMENDMENT BILLHon. H. PALASZCZUK (Inala—ALP) (Minister for Primary Industries) (11.22 p.m.), in reply:Before I discuss the contributions made by honourable members on both sides of ...
Speech byHon. HENRY PALASZCZUKMEMBER FOR INALAHansard 8 December 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTWollemi PineHon. H. PALASZCZUK (Inala—ALP) (Minister for Primary Industries) (10.05 a.m.), by leave:Earlier this year I announced that Queensland had won the exclusive ...
Speech byHOWARD HOBBSMEMBER FOR WARREGOHansard 2 March 1999ADDRESS IN REPLYMr HOBBS (Warrego—NPA) (4.59 p.m.): I wish to reaffirm my allegiance to Queen Elizabeth IIand to His Excellency Governor Arnison. This debate on the motion for the adoption of the ...
Speech byHOWARD HOBBSMEMBER FOR WARREGOHansard 11 March 1999TREE CLEARING GUIDELINESMr HOBBS (Warrego—NPA) (10.15 a.m.): In the past, disputes about tree clearing wereongoing and unresolved. Information generally based on inaccurate data, guesswork and ...
Speech byHOWARD HOBBSMEMBER FOR WARREGOHansard 11 March 1999RURAL QUEENSLANDMr HOBBS (Warrego—NPA) (6.19 p.m.): Confidence is the backbone of countries, currencies,economies, businesses and athletes. Banks need confidence to lend, businesses need confidence ...
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 25 March 1999INTEGRATED PLANNING AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL (No. 2)Mr HOBBS (Warrego—NPA) (4.07 p.m.): The Integrated Planning Act was enacted in 1997 bythe former Minister for Local Government and ...
Speech byHOWARD HOBBSMEMBER FOR WARREGOHansard 24 March 1999WORKCOVER, LOCAL GOVERNMENT; POPULATION, RURAL COMMUNITIESMr HOBBS (Warrego—NPA) (11.09 p.m.): Tonight I wish to speak about two matters: firstly, theimpact of WorkCover changes on local government; ...
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 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 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 byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 27 May 1999REGIONAL FOREST AGREEMENTMr FELDMAN (Caboolture—ONP) (6.10 p.m.): It is my pleasure to rise to second the motionmoved by the member for Lockyer. Our traditional jobs in the timber industry are under ...
Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 8 June 1999STATE DEVELOPMENT AND PUBLIC WORKS ORGANISATION AMENDMENT BILLMr FELDMAN (Caboolture—ONP) (10.17 p.m.): Along with other One Nation members, Istrongly reject the State Development and Public Works ...
Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 9 June 1999WEAPONS AMENDMENT BILLMr FELDMAN (Caboolture—ONP) (9.59 p.m.), in reply: Before I begin, I acknowledge thecontribution of all members who participated in this debate and the passion with which they ...
Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 10 June 1999INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS BILLMr FELDMAN (Caboolture—ONP) (Leader of the One Nation Party) (1.42 a.m.): It is withpleasure that I rise to join the debate here tonight on the industrial relations ...
Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 20 July 1999NATIVE TITLE (QUEENSLAND) STATE PROVISIONS AMENDMENT BILLMr FELDMAN (Caboolture—ONP) (2.54 p.m.): The native title issue certainly has caused noend of confusion, uncertainty and outcry in Australia ...
Speech byBILL FELDMANMEMBER FOR CABOOLTUREHansard 21 July 1999LEGISLATIVE STANDARDS AMENDMENT BILLMr FELDMAN (Caboolture—ONP) (8.53 p.m.): While not wanting to trivialise this debate byremarking on the absence of the member for Tablelands, having seen the ...
Speech byHon. BRIANLITTLEPROUDMEMBER FOR WESTERN DOWNSHansard 10 March 1999CORRECTIVE SERVICES AND PENALTIES AND SENTENCES AMENDMENT BILLHon. B. G. LITTLEPROUD (Western Downs—NPA) (9.33 p.m.): I am pleased to follow themember for Crows Nest in this debate. ...
Speech byHon. BRIANLITTLEPROUDMEMBER FOR WESTERN DOWNSHansard 24 March 1999CORRECTIVE SERVICES LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLHon. B. G. LITTLEPROUD (Western Downs—NPA) (5.11 p.m.): There are two issues I will speakabout in relation to the Corrective Services ...
Speech byHon. BRIANLITTLEPROUDMEMBER FOR WESTERN DOWNSHansard 15 April 1999WORKCOVER QUEENSLAND AMENDMENT BILLHon. B. G. LITTLEPROUD (Western Downs—NPA) (3.15 p.m.): In rising to speak to thisWorkCover Queensland Amendment Bill, I am very conscious that, all ...
Speech byHon. BRIANLITTLEPROUDMEMBER FOR WESTERN DOWNSHansard 29 April 1999QUEENSLAND FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY AMENDMENT REGULATION (No. 1) 1999Disallowance of Statutory InstrumentHon. B. G. LITTLEPROUD (Western Downs—NPA) (11.27 p.m.): In rising to support ...
Speech byHon. BRIANLITTLEPROUDMEMBER FOR WESTERN DOWNSHansard 27 May 1999STATE DEVELOPMENT AND PUBLIC WORKS ORGANISATION AMENDMENT BILLHon. B. G. LITTLEPROUD (Western Downs—NPA) (4.32 p.m.): I rise to speak on the StateDevelopment and Public Works ...
Speech byHon. BRIANLITTLEPROUDMEMBER FOR WESTERN DOWNSHansard 11 June 1999INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS BILLMr LITTLEPROUD (Western Downs— NPA) (12.50 p.m.): It is interesting that I should follow themember for Kallangur in this debate, because he stated that this ...
Speech byMr R. QUINNMEMBER FOR MERRIMACHansard 17 August 1999CENSURE OF MEMBER FOR IPSWICHMr QUINN (Merrimac—LP) (Deputy Leader of the Liberal Party) (6.36 p.m.): The Government'sdefence of the member for Ipswich tonight is based on the premise that we are ...
Speech byMr R. QUINNMEMBER FOR MERRIMACHansard 25 August 1999SCHOOL UNIFORM BILLMr QUINN (Merrimac—LP) (Deputy Leader of the Liberal Party) (10 p.m.), in reply: I thank allhonourable members for their participation in the debate. As is usual in relation to ...
Speech byMr R. QUINNMEMBER FOR MERRIMACHansard 16 September 19991999 BUDGET SPEECHMr QUINN (Merrimac—LP) (Deputy Leader of the Liberal Party) (3.37 p.m.): The fact that this isthe first Queensland Budget for many years that has gone into the red should be of ...
Speech byMr R. QUINNMEMBER FOR MERRIMACHansard 26 October 1999CENSURE OF MINISTER FOR MINES AND ENERGYMr QUINN (Merrimac—LP) (Deputy Leader of the Liberal Party) (6.45 p.m.): The member forIpswich talks about hypocrisy. There can be no greater hypocrite than ...
Speech byMr R. QUINNMEMBER FOR MERRIMACHansard 27 October 1999APPROPRIATION BILLEstimates Committee AReport No. 2Mr QUINN (Merrimac—LP) (Deputy Leader of the Liberal Party) (2.40 p.m.): In rising to take partin the second part of the Estimates Committee A ...
Speech byHon. BRIANLITTLEPROUDMEMBER FOR WESTERN DOWNSHansard 17 August 1999INTERACTIVE GAMBLING (PLAYER PROTECTION) AMENDMENT BILLHon. B. G. LITTLEPROUD (Western Downs—NPA) (10.11 p.m.): I am pleased to follow themember for Toowoomba South in this debate ...
Speech byHon. BRIANLITTLEPROUDMEMBER FOR WESTERN DOWNSHansard 25 August 1999ROAD TRANSPORT REFORM BILLHon. B. G. LITTLEPROUD (Western Downs—NPA) (5 p.m.): In rising to speak to the RoadTransport Reform Bill in the later stages of this debate, I acknowledge ...
Speech byHon. BRIANLITTLEPROUDMEMBER FOR WESTERN DOWNSHansard 15 September 1999PRIMARY INDUSTRIES LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLHon. B. G. LITTLEPROUD (Western Downs—NPA) (12.39 p.m.): At the outset, I point out thatthe Opposition is supporting the Bill. I note ...
Speech byHon. BRIANLITTLEPROUDMEMBER FOR WESTERN DOWNSHansard 17 September 19991999 STATE BUDGETHon. B. G. LITTLEPROUD (Western Downs—NPA) (12.19 p.m.): I welcome the opportunity totake part in this debate on the Budget. I want to comment on Budget Paper No. ...
Speech byHon. BRIANLITTLEPROUDMEMBER FOR WESTERN DOWNSHansard 27 October 1999APPROPRIATION BILLEstimates Committee DReportHon. B. G. LITTLEPROUD (Western Downs—NPA) (5.39 p.m.): I intend to direct my commentsto the Estimates of the Department of Environment ...
Speech byHon. BRIANLITTLEPROUDMEMBER FOR WESTERN DOWNSHansard 10 November 1999FAMILY SERVICES AMENDMENT BILLHon. B. G. LITTLEPROUD (Western Downs—NPA) (4.51 p.m.): In rising to speak to this Bill, it isnot surprising to note that both sides of the House ...
Speech byMr R. QUINNMEMBER FOR MERRIMACHansard 28 October 1999MINISTER FOR MINES AND ENERGYMr QUINN (Merrimac—LP) (Deputy Leader of the Liberal Party) (6.11 p.m.): It is my pleasure tosecond the motion moved by the member for Hinchinbrook. One of the crucial ...
Speech byMr R. QUINNMEMBER FOR MERRIMACHansard 9 November 1999APEC TECHNOMARTMr QUINN (Merrimac—LP) (Deputy Leader of the Liberal Party) (6.45 p.m.): Tonight the Premierentered this debate claiming that he moved to protect the reputation of the State by ...
Speech byMr R. QUINNMEMBER FOR MERRIMACHansard 24 November 1999PERSONS CONVICTED OF OFFENCES AGAINST CHILDRENMr QUINN (Merrimac—LP) (Deputy Leader of the Liberal Party) (6.45 p.m.): I am delighted toparticipate in the debate on this motion tonight. I ...
Speech byMr R. QUINNMEMBER FOR MERRIMACHansard 8 December 1999EDUCATION AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr QUINN (Merrimac—LP) (Deputy Leader of the Liberal Party) (12.57 p.m.): The Opposition willbe supporting this legislation. It is mainly technical in ...
Speech byHon. BRIANLITTLEPROUDMEMBER FOR WESTERN DOWNSHansard 10 March 1999CHILD PROTECTION BILLHon. B. G. LITTLEPROUD (Western Downs—NPA) (2.56 p.m.): In rising to speak to the ChildProtection Bill 1999, I wish to address three issues. Firstly, a member ...
Speech byHon. BRIANLITTLEPROUDMEMBER FOR WESTERN DOWNSHansard 23 November 1999LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL (No. 2)Hon. B. G. LITTLEPROUD (Western Downs—NPA) (3.45 p.m.): There are three things that Iwant to raise in relation to the ...
Speech byHon. BRIANLITTLEPROUDMEMBER FOR WESTERN DOWNSHansard 24 November 1999HEALTH LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLHon. B. G. LITTLEPROUD (Western Downs—NPA) (11.39 a.m.): In rising to speak to this HealthLegislation Amendment Bill, I indicate that I will be ...
Speech byHon. BRIANLITTLEPROUDMEMBER FOR WESTERN DOWNSHansard 24 November 1999TRADE MEASUREMENT AMENDMENT BILLHon. B. G. LITTLEPROUD (Western Downs—NPA) (5.31 p.m.): During his speech, the memberfor Bulimba recalled some incidents relating to weights and ...
Speech byHon. BRIANLITTLEPROUDMEMBER FOR WESTERN DOWNSHansard 1 December 1999ELECTORAL AMENDMENT BILLHon. B. G. LITTLEPROUD (Western Downs—NPA) (8.56 p.m.): I second the amendmentmoved by the honourable member for Warwick. Traditionally, in our contributions ...
Speech byHon. BRIANLITTLEPROUDMEMBER FOR WESTERN DOWNSHansard 10 November 1999LIQUOR AMENDMENT BILLHon. B. G. LITTLEPROUD (Western Downs—NPA) (9.36 p.m.): In rising to support this Billproposed by the member for Toowoomba North, I see this debate as a ...
Speech byMr R. QUINNMEMBER FOR MERRIMACHansard 28 October 1999APPROPRIATION BILLEstimates Committee FReportMr QUINN (Merrimac—LP) (Deputy Leader of the Liberal Party) (12.32 p.m.): In rising to speakto the Estimates Committee F report, at the outset I place ...
Speech byHon. D. HAMILLMEMBER FOR IPSWICHHansard 24 March 1999GAMING MACHINE AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLHon. D. J. HAMILL (Ipswich—ALP) (Treasurer) (12.46 p.m.), in reply: I wish to thank honourablemembers from both sides of the House for their ...
Speech byHon. D. HAMILLMEMBER FOR IPSWICHHansard 25 March 1999MOTOR ACCIDENT INSURANCE AMENDMENT BILLHon. D. J. HAMILL (Ipswich—ALP) (Treasurer) (4.35 p.m.), in reply: I thank members forparticipating in this debate, although it is not much of a debate as ...
Speech byHon. D. HAMILLMEMBER FOR IPSWICHHansard 25 March 1999REVENUE AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLHon. D. J. HAMILL (Ipswich—ALP) (Treasurer) (5.14 p.m.), in reply: I thank both members forthe vigour in which they approached the debate this afternoon. ...
Speech byHon. D. HAMILLMEMBER FOR IPSWICHHansard 13 April 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTPremiers Conference: Goods and Services Tax Hon. D. J. HAMILL (Ipswich—ALP) (Treasurer) (10.23 a.m.), by leave: Despite Queensland'ssuccesses in negotiations over the ...
Speech byHon. D. HAMILLMEMBER FOR IPSWICHHansard 29 April 1999MOTOR ACCIDENT INSURANCE AMENDMENT REGULATION (No. 2) 1999Disallowance of Statutory InstrumentHon. D. J. HAMILL (Ipswich—ALP) (Treasurer) (5.19 p.m.): After listening to this tirade from ...
Speech byHon. D. HAMILLMEMBER FOR IPSWICHHansard 25 May 1999COMMONWEALTH PLACES (MIRROR TAXES ADMINISTRATION) BILLHon. D. J. HAMILL (Ipswich—ALP) (Treasurer) (12.38 p.m.): I move—"That the Bill be now read a second time."The Commonwealth Places (Mirror Taxes ...
Speech byHon. D. HAMILLMEMBER FOR IPSWICHHansard 25 May 1999CHARITABLE AND NON-PROFIT GAMING BILLHon. D. J. HAMILL (Ipswich—ALP) (Treasurer) (12.47 p.m.): I move—"That the Bill be now read a second time."The Bill I present to the House today establishes a ...
Speech byHon. D. HAMILLMEMBER FOR IPSWICHHansard 25 May 1999FINANCIAL SECTOR REFORM (QUEENSLAND) BILLHon. D. J. HAMILL (Ipswich—ALP) (Treasurer) (3.17 p.m.): I move—"That the Bill be now read a second time." The purpose of this Bill is to facilitate the ...
Speech byHon. D. HAMILLMEMBER FOR IPSWICHHansard 25 May 1999SUPERANNUATION (STATE PUBLIC SECTOR) AMENDMENT BILLHon. D. J. HAMILL (Ipswich—ALP) (Treasurer) (3.21 p.m.): I move—"That the Bill be now read a second time."The purpose of the Bill is to amend the ...
Speech byHon. D. HAMILLMEMBER FOR IPSWICHHansard 24 August 1999HERITAGE TRAILS NETWORKHon. D. J. HAMILL (Ipswich—ALP) (Treasurer) (11.40 a.m.): Hardly a day goes by when theLeader of the Opposition does not seek to denigrate someone or criticise a project ...
Speech byHon. D. HAMILLMEMBER FOR IPSWICHHansard 26 October 1999REVENUE LAWS AMENDMENT BILLHon. D. J. HAMILL (Ipswich—ALP) (Treasurer) (12.30 p.m.): I move—"That the Bill be now read a second time."The Revenue Laws Amendment Bill 1999 effects a number of ...
Speech byHon. D. HAMILLMEMBER FOR IPSWICHHansard 26 October 1999CENSURE OF MINISTER FOR MINES AND ENERGYHon. D. J. HAMILL (Ipswich—ALP) (Treasurer) (6.40 p.m.): The motion moved by theOpposition tonight smacks of rank hypocrisy. It is grubby politics of the ...
Speech byHon. D. HAMILLMEMBER FOR IPSWICHHansard 27 October 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTTreasurer's Annual StatementHon. D. J. HAMILL (Ipswich—ALP) (Treasurer) (9.46 a.m.), by leave: As the House will beaware, the Treasurer's Annual Statement is my report to ...
Speech byHon. D. HAMILLMEMBER FOR IPSWICHHansard 27 October 1999APPROPRIATION BILLEstimates Committee AReport No. 2Hon. D. J. HAMILL (Ipswich—ALP) (Treasurer) (2.35 p.m.): In speaking to the report ofEstimates Committee A, I would like to make several ...
Speech byHon. D. HAMILLMEMBER FOR IPSWICHHansard 28 October 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTNational Competition PolicyHon. D. J. HAMILL (Ipswich—ALP) (Treasurer) (9.44 a.m.), by leave: I wish to inform the Houseof the recent release of the Government's new ...
Speech byHon. D. HAMILLMEMBER FOR IPSWICHHansard 17 August 1999INTERACTIVE GAMBLING (PLAYER PROTECTION) AMENDMENT BILLHon. D. J. HAMILL (Ipswich—ALP) (Treasurer) (4.44 p.m.): These amendments to the Act aretangible evidence of this Government's responsiveness ...
Speech byHon. D. HAMILLMEMBER FOR IPSWICHHansard 17 August 1999CENSURE OF MEMBER FOR IPSWICHHon. D. J. HAMILL (Ipswich—ALP) (Treasurer) (6.47 p.m.): This is an interesting debatebecause we have before us an interesting array of interests. I cannot help ...
Speech byHon. D. HAMILLMEMBER FOR IPSWICHHansard 18 August 1999TAB PRIVATISATIONHon. D. J. HAMILL (Ipswich—ALP) (Treasurer) (6.53 p.m.): This evening, this debate is all aboutstandards, it is all about cronyism and it is all about contrasting exactly how this ...
Speech byHon. D. HAMILLMEMBER FOR IPSWICHHansard 11 June 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTEmploymentHon. D. J. HAMILL (Ipswich—ALP) (Treasurer) (9.43 a.m.), by leave: When the BeattieGovernment came to office, our No. 1 priority was jobs and jobs creation. This ...
Speech byHon. D. HAMILLMEMBER FOR IPSWICHHansard 21 July 1999REVENUE AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL (No. 2)Hon. D. J. HAMILL (Ipswich—ALP) (Treasurer) (11.36 a.m.): I move—"That the Bill be now read a second time."The Revenue and Other Legislation ...
Speech byHon. D. HAMILLMEMBER FOR IPSWICHHansard 22 July 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTEconomic Management Hon. D. J. HAMILL (Ipswich—ALP) (Treasurer) (9.54 a.m.), by leave: I am pleased to report thata combination of stable government and sound economic ...
Speech byHon. D. HAMILLMEMBER FOR IPSWICHHansard 22 July 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTSuperannuationHon. D. J. HAMILL (Ipswich—ALP) (Treasurer) (9.58 a.m.), by leave: The QueenslandGovernment provides its employees with a superannuation scheme which is widely ...
Speech byHon. D. HAMILLMEMBER FOR IPSWICHHansard 14 April 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTNational Competition PolicyHon. D. J. HAMILL (Ipswich—ALP) (Treasurer) (9.42 a.m.), by leave: On numerous occasionsthe Premier and I have outlined this Government's concerns ...
Speech byHon. D. HAMILLMEMBER FOR IPSWICHHansard 15 April 1999FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATION LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLHon. D. J. HAMILL (Ipswich—ALP) (Treasurer) (11.52 a.m.): I move—"That the Bill be now read a second time."This Bill represents an historic ...
Speech byHon. D. HAMILLMEMBER FOR IPSWICHHansard 27 April 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTCompulsory Third-party InsuranceHon. D. J. HAMILL (Ipswich—ALP) (Treasurer) (9.45 a.m.), by leave: As the House would beaware, legislation was passed recently to ensure ...
Speech byHon. D. HAMILLMEMBER FOR IPSWICHHansard 27 April 1999GOVERNMENT ELECTION PROMISESHon. D. J. HAMILL (Ipswich—ALP) (Treasurer) (6.31 p.m.): In his address to the House thisevening, and this morning when he gave notice of the motion for this debate ...
Speech byHon. D. HAMILLMEMBER FOR IPSWICHHansard 9 November 1999MINISTERIAL STATEMENTBank of QueenslandHon. D. J. HAMILL (Ipswich—ALP) (Treasurer) (10 a.m.), by leave: Yesterday, the QueenslandGovernment honoured the previous coalition Government's ...
Speech byHon. D. HAMILLMEMBER FOR IPSWICHHansard 10 November 1999SUPERANNUATION LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLHon. D. J. HAMILL (Ipswich—ALP) (Treasurer) (11.52 a.m.): I move—"That the Bill be now read a second time."The purpose of the Bill is to amend the ...
Speech byHon. D. HAMILLMEMBER FOR IPSWICHHansard 10 November 1999MOTOR ACCIDENT INSURANCE AMENDMENT BILL (No. 2)Hon. D. J. HAMILL (Ipswich—ALP) (Treasurer) (11.56 a.m.): I move—"That the Bill be now read a second time."The Queensland compulsory third-party ...
Speech byHon. D. HAMILLMEMBER FOR IPSWICHHansard 8 June 1999FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATION LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLHon. D. J. HAMILL (Ipswich—ALP) (Treasurer) (4 p.m.), in reply: I thank honourable membersfor their contributions to the debate this afternoon. This ...
Speech byHon. D. HAMILLMEMBER FOR IPSWICHHansard 8 June 1999COMMONWEALTH PLACES (MIRROR TAXES ADMINISTRATION) BILLHon. D. J. HAMILL (Ipswich—ALP) (Treasurer) (12.50 p.m.), in reply: I thank the honourablemember opposite for his support for the Bill. I wish to ...
Speech byHon. D. HAMILLMEMBER FOR IPSWICHHansard 8 June 1999CHARITABLE AND NON-PROFIT GAMING BILLHon. D. J. HAMILL (Ipswich—ALP) (Treasurer) (3.01 p.m.), in reply: I thank the honourablemembers for their support for this legislation. As the member for Moggill ...
Speech byHon. D. HAMILLMEMBER FOR IPSWICHHansard 8 June 1999FINANCIAL SECTOR REFORM (QUEENSLAND) BILLHon. D. J. HAMILL (Ipswich—ALP) (Treasurer) (3.11 p.m.), in reply: I thank the honourablemember for Moggill for his support of this measure. This measure is ...