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Speech byCHRIS CUMMINSMEMBER FOR KAWANAHansard 6 November 2002EMERGENCY SERVICES LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr CUMMINS (Kawana—ALP) (4.11 p.m.): Naturally, I, too, support this Emergency ServicesLegislation Amendment Bill. I must mention the gratitude Sunshine ...
Speech byCHRIS CUMMINSMEMBER FOR KAWANAHansard 7 November 2002FAIR TRADING AND ANOTHER ACT AMENDMENT BILLMr CUMMINS (Kawana—ALP) (12.23 p.m.): The Office of Fair Trading is highly appreciated inour community. In speaking to the Fair Trading and Another Act ...
Speech byCHRIS CUMMINSMEMBER FOR KAWANAHansard 7 November 2002MINERAL RESOURCES AMENDMENT BILLMr CUMMINS (Kawana—ALP) (4.36 p.m.): Being born at the Ipswich General Hospital onemonth short of 40 years ago and having spent my childhood in north Ipswich, I can ...
Speech byCHRIS CUMMINSMEMBER FOR KAWANAHansard 8 November 2002INTEGRATED RESORT DEVELOPMENT AMENDMENT BILLMr CUMMINS (Kawana—ALP) (11.25 a.m.): The Integrated Resort Development Act 1987 wasintroduced to meet a need for planning and development and management ...
Speech byCHRIS CUMMINSMEMBER FOR KAWANAHansard 22 August 2002JUVENILE JUSTICE AMENDMENT BILLMr CUMMINS (Kawana—ALP) (12.57 p.m.): The Juvenile Justice Amendment Bill 2002 willamend the Juvenile Justice Act and other legislation relevant to the juvenile ...
Speech byCHRIS CUMMINSMEMBER FOR KAWANAHansard 22 August 2002CORRECTIVE SERVICES AMENDMENT BILLMr CUMMINS (Kawana—ALP) (4.54 p.m.): I rise to speak on the Corrective ServicesAmendment Bill 2002. It seeks to amend the Corrective Services Act 2000 to ensure the ...
Speech byCHRIS CUMMINSMEMBER FOR KAWANAHansard 22 August 2002TRANSPORT OPERATIONS [ROAD USE MANAGEMENT] AMENDMENT BILL [No. 2]Mr CUMMINS (Kawana—ALP) (6.32 p.m.): I rise to speak about the amendments contained inthis bill to the Transport Operations (Road Use ...
Speech byCHRIS CUMMINSMEMBER FOR KAWANAHansard 4 September 2002ELECTRICAL SAFETY BILLMr CUMMINS: (Kawana—ALP) (4.01 p.m.): I am pleased to be here in Townsville for this veryhistoric 50th parliament sitting. My mother in fact grew up here and went to the ...
Speech byCHRIS CUMMINSMEMBER FOR KAWANAHansard 5 September 2002COMMUNITY SERVICES LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLINDIGENOUS COMMUNITIES LIQUOR LICENCES BILLMr CUMMINS: (Kawana—ALP) (6.24 p.m.): I support these most important bills before ustonight, namely the ...
Speech byCHRIS CUMMINSMEMBER FOR KAWANAHansard 8 August 2002DRUGS MISUSE AMENDMENT BILLMr CUMMINS (Kawana—ALP) (4.43 p.m.): The Drugs Misuse Amendment Bill 2002 is a veryimportant initiative that will pave the way for the expansion of the industrial hemp ...
Speech byCHRIS CUMMINSMEMBER FOR KAWANAHansard 20 August 2002ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr CUMMINS (Kawana—ALP) (3.14 p.m.): I rise to speak on the Animal and Plant HealthLegislation Amendment Bill. The bill amends key provisions of the ...
Speech byCHRIS CUMMINSMEMBER FOR KAWANAHansard 20 August 2002FISHERIES AMENDMENT REGULATION [No. 2] 2002Disallowance of Statutory InstrumentMr CUMMINS (Kawana—ALP) (5.12 p.m.): I rise to speak to the disallowance motion in relationto the Fisheries Amendment ...
Speech byCHRIS CUMMINSMEMBER FOR KAWANAHansard 21 August 2002LOCAL GOVERNMENT AMENDMENT BILLMr CUMMINS (Kawana—ALP) (12.05 p.m.): The purpose of the Local GovernmentAmendment Bill 2002 is to amend the Local Government Act 1993 to achieve a number of reforms ...
Speech byCHRIS CUMMINSMEMBER FOR KAWANAHansard 21 August 2002PERSONAL INJURIES PROCEEDINGS AMENDMENT BILLMr CUMMINS (Kawana—ALP) (3.50 p.m.): I rise to speak to the Personal Injuries ProceedingsAmendment Bill 2002. The act to which this bill relates was ...
Speech byCHRIS CUMMINSMEMBER FOR KAWANAHansard 22 October 2002CONDOLENCE: MR HARRY LANGERMr CUMMINS (Kawana—ALP) (12.25 p.m.): I want to speak about the passing ofHarry Langer. Harry will be sadly missed by his loving wife Rita, daughter Desley, sonsCliff, ...
Speech byCHRIS CUMMINSMEMBER FOR KAWANAHansard 22 October 2002ARCHITECTS BILL; PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS BILLMr CUMMINS (Kawana—ALP) (3.26 p.m.): As we know, NCP—or national competitionpolicy—was in retrospect an economic rationalist idea that went rabid. Now, ...
Speech byCHRIS CUMMINSMEMBER FOR KAWANAHansard 24 October 2002CHILD CARE BILLMr CUMMINS (Kawana—ALP) (10.03 a.m.): In rising to speak to the Child Care Bill 2002, I willmention that my wife, Donna, worked in the child care industry for close to a decade. ...
Speech byCHRIS CUMMINSMEMBER FOR KAWANAHansard 29 October 2002TREASURY LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr CUMMINS (Kawana—ALP) (3.05 p.m.): The purpose of this bill is to make a number oftechnical changes to acts administered by the Treasury Department. I wish to ...
Speech byCHRIS CUMMINSMEMBER FOR KAWANAHansard 27 November 2002MR J. GRAHAMMr CUMMINS (Kawana—ALP) (10.29 a.m.): It is with much pride that I speak to parliamentabout Senior Sergeant Jed Graham who diligently serves our community on the Sunshine Coast bybeing ...
Speech byCHRIS CUMMINSMEMBER FOR KAWANAHansard 27 November 2002ENVIRONMENTAL LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr CUMMINS (Kawana—ALP) (12.22 p.m.): I rise to speak to the Environmental LegislationAmendment Bill 2002. The bill provides for amendments to five ...
Speech byCHRIS CUMMINSMEMBER FOR KAWANAHansard 28 November 2002DISCRIMINATION LAW AMENDMENT BILLMr CUMMINS (Kawana—ALP) (1.44 a.m.): It has been very well documented that the reformscontained in this bill include the amendment of a number of exemptions for ...
Speech byCHRIS CUMMINSMEMBER FOR KAWANAHansard 3 December 2002EDUCATION [MISCELLANEOUS AMENDMENTS] BILLMr CUMMINS (Kawana—ALP) (4.04 p.m.): The Education (Miscellaneous Amendments) Bill2002 amends 11 acts relating to different areas of the Queensland ...
Speech byCHRIS CUMMINSMEMBER FOR KAWANAHansard 17 September 2002ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr CUMMINS (Kawana—ALP) (6.35 p.m.): The Environmental Protection and Other LegislationAmendment Bill 2002 continues the significant ...
Speech byCHRIS CUMMINSMEMBER FOR KAWANAHansard 17 September 2002INTEGRATED PLANNING AMENDMENT BILLMr CUMMINS (Kawana—ALP) (4.26 p.m.): I rise to participate in the debate on the IntegratedPlanning Amendment Bill 2002. The state has a broad range of statutory ...
Speech byCHRIS CUMMINSMEMBER FOR KAWANAHansard 17 September 2002MULTICULTURAL EXTRAVAGANZA; KAWANA ELECTORATEMr CUMMINS (Kawana—ALP) (12.25 p.m.): Last Sunday, 15 September, I, along withthousands of other Sunshine Coast residents and visitors, had enormous ...
Speech byCHRIS CUMMINSMEMBER FOR KAWANAHansard 18 September 2002PRIMARY INDUSTRIES LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr CUMMINS (Kawana—ALP) (9.49 p.m.): As a proud descendent of Irish immigrants whoproudly worked the land decades—indeed, centuries—ago in and around ...
Speech byCHRIS CUMMINSMEMBER FOR KAWANAHansard 3 December 2002PLUMBING AND DRAINAGE BILLMr CUMMINS (Kawana—ALP) (10.42 p.m.): The Plumbing and Drainage Bill 2002 introducesnew plumbing and drainage legislation that will make changes to the private building ...
Speech byCHRIS CUMMINSMEMBER FOR KAWANAHansard 4 December 2002PROPERTY AGENTS AND MOTOR DEALERS AMENDMENT BILLMr CUMMINS (Kawana—ALP) (12.39 p.m.): I am pleased to offer my support to the minister onthis bill. When the Property Agents and Motor Dealers Act ...
Speech byCHRIS CUMMINSMEMBER FOR KAWANAHansard 5 December 2002QUEENSLAND BUILDING SERVICES AUTHORITY AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr CUMMINS (Kawana—ALP) (12.18 p.m.): It is with pleasure that I rise to give my support tothe Queensland Building ...
Speech byCHRISTINE SCOTTMEMBER FOR CHARTERS TOWERSHansard 20 February 2002CHARTERS TOWERS COUNTRY MUSIC ASSOCIATIONMrs CHRISTINE SCOTT (Charters Towers—ALP) (11.22 p.m.): Tonight I would like to speakabout a group of people who have worked hard for our ...
Speech byCHRIS CUMMINSMEMBER FOR KAWANAHansard 29 October 2002RACING BILLMr CUMMINS (Kawana—ALP) (4.18 p.m.): The purpose of the Racing Bill 2002 is to repeal theRacing and Betting Act 1980 and to provide a modern legislative framework for the management ...
Speech byCHRIS CUMMINSMEMBER FOR KAWANAHansard 31 October 2002DRUG DIVERSION AMENDMENT BILLMr CUMMINS (Kawana—ALP) (2.46 p.m.): One of the most difficult and devastating issuesfacing not only my community but society as a whole is illicit drugs. The abuse of ...
Speech byCHRIS CUMMINSMEMBER FOR KAWANAHansard 31 October 2002106.5 RHEMA FMMr CUMMINS (Kawana—ALP) (7.28 p.m.): Throughout the Sunshine Coast there are countlessthousands of people who are struggling with their daily lives. That is why Christian radio has ...
Speech byCHRIS CUMMINSMEMBER FOR KAWANAHansard 19 September 2002MOTOR VEHICLES SECURITIES AND ANOTHER ACT AMENDMENT BILLMr CUMMINS (Kawana—ALP) (2.38 p.m.): As a caucus adviser to the minister, I am pleased toraise some issues on the Motor Vehicles Securities ...
Speech byCHRIS CUMMINSMEMBER FOR KAWANAHansard 19 September 2002TOURISM, RACING AND FAIR TRADING [NATIONAL COMPETITION POLICY] AMENDMENT BILLMr CUMMINS (Kawana—ALP) (6.27 p.m.): In quickly rising to speak to the Tourism, Racing andFair Trading (National ...
Speech byCHRIS CUMMINSMEMBER FOR KAWANAHansard 22 October 2002BUDERIM STREET PARTYMr CUMMINS (Kawana—ALP) (12.25 p.m.): In rising to speak about the Buderimstreet party, I will say that I am proud to be part of the Beattie state Labor government thatis ...
Speech byMrs D. PRATTMEMBER FOR NANANGOHansard 31 July 2002APPROPRIATION BILLS—ESTIMATES DMrs PRATT (Nanango—Ind) (5.11 p.m.) This was the first Estimates Committee hearing that Ihave been able to be involved in, and the experience was interesting. After ...
Speech byMrs D. PRATTMEMBER FOR NANANGOHansard 31 July 2002TRANSPORT (COMPULSORY BAC TESTING) AMENDMENT BILLMrs PRATT (Nanango—Ind) (9.28 p.m.): I would like to say that it is a pleasure to rise toaddress such a traumatic issue as contained in the Transport ...
Speech byMrs D. PRATTMEMBER FOR NANANGOHansard 31 July 2002GENERAL AGREEMENT ON TRADE IN SERVICESMrs PRATT (Nanango—Ind) (11.02 p.m.): In March we could be living in a world in whichtransnational corporations could be running Australia's postal services, ...
Speech byMrs D. PRATTMEMBER FOR NANANGOHansard 1 August 2002APPROPRIATION BILLS [ESTIMATES COMMITTEE G]Mrs PRATT (Nanango—Ind) (3.48 p.m.): Although not part of the consideration of EstimatesCommittee G, rural areas and their future, and any threat to that ...
Speech byMrs D. PRATTMEMBER FOR NANANGOHansard 1 August 2002ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMrs PRATT (Nanango—Ind) (5.58 p.m.): I doubt there would be anyone in this House—in fact,very few outside this House—who would not support the intent ...
Speech byMrs D. PRATTMEMBER FOR NANANGOHansard 20 August 2002NANANGO ELECTORATEMrs PRATT (Nanango—Ind) (7.24 p.m.): I would like to take this opportunity to mention theimportant economic contribution that the Nanango electorate makes to the state of ...
Speech byMrs D. PRATTMEMBER FOR NANANGOHansard 21 August 2002RURAL WATER USAGEMrs PRATT (Nanango—Ind) (11.10 p.m.): It is good to see that for once people in rural regions,especially farmers and primary producers, are not getting the blame for irresponsible ...
Speech byMrs D. PRATTMEMBER FOR NANANGOHansard 22 August 2002JUVENILE JUSTICE AMENDMENT BILLMrs PRATT (Nanango—Ind) (12.05 p.m.): Children today are no different from what we were,but as responsible adults it is our responsibility and duty to guard them ...
Speech byMrs D. PRATTMEMBER FOR NANANGOHansard 3 September 2002DRUG REHABILITATION [NORTH QUEENSLAND COURT DIVERSION INITIATIVE]AMENDMENT BILLMrs PRATT (Nanango—Ind) (3.34 p.m.): I support the extension of and recognise theimportance of a further trial period ...
Speech byMrs D. PRATTMEMBER FOR NANANGOHansard 4 September 2002ELECTRICAL SAFETY BILLMrs PRATT (Nanango—Ind) (3.05 p.m.): I rise to speak on the Electrical Safety Bill 2002 and tocommend the government for implementing a bill directed at eliminating the human ...
Speech byMrs D. PRATTMEMBER FOR NANANGOHansard 22 October 2002BRISBANE VALLEY HIGHWAY; RURAL ROAD FUNDINGMrs PRATT (Nanango—Ind) (11.50 a.m.): I rise to address the House on the government'spolicy on road safety following a reply that I received from the ...
Speech byMrs D. PRATTMEMBER FOR NANANGOHansard 23 October 2002FIREFIGHTER ASSISTANCEMrs PRATT (Nanango—Ind) (5.57 p.m.): I move—In light of the prolonged drought and subsequent critical fire risk, that this government ensure that land under its controlhas ...
Speech byMrs D. PRATTMEMBER FOR NANANGOHansard 23 October 2002LAND TITLESMrs PRATT (Nanango—Ind) (7.30 p.m.): A constituent in the Nanango electorate was extremelyshocked to be told by an unofficial source that his properties in the Kingaroy area had caveats ...
Speech byMrs D. PRATTMEMBER FOR NANANGOHansard 24 October 2002CHILD CARE BILLMrs PRATT (Nanango—Ind) (9.41 a.m.): I rise to speak to the Child Care Bill 2002 andacknowledge that the government's objective is to protect and promote the best interests of ...
Speech byMrs D. PRATTMEMBER FOR NANANGOHansard 30 October 2002LIQUID FUEL SUPPLY AMENDMENT BILLMrs PRATT (Nanango—Ind) (10.15 p.m.): I rise to speak to the Liquid Fuel Supply AmendmentBill 2002. I wish to congratulate the opposition on its initiative in ...
Speech byMrs D. PRATTMEMBER FOR NANANGOHansard 30 October 2002DAIRY INDUSTRYMrs PRATT (Nanango—Ind) (11.09 p.m.): I rise to speak about the merging of the QueenslandDairy Authority with Safe Food Queensland, which will contribute to the destruction of niche ...
Speech byMrs D. PRATTMEMBER FOR NANANGOHansard 6 November 2002DROUGHT, NANANGO ELECTORATEMrs PRATT (Nanango—Ind) (11.50 a.m.): I rise to speak on the enormous impact of thedrought in the Nanango electorate and in the northern shires of the electorate in ...
Speech byMrs D. PRATTMEMBER FOR NANANGOHansard 7 August 2002POLICE POWERS AND RESPONSIBILITIES AND ANOTHER ACT AMENDMENT BILLMrs PRATT (Nanango—Ind) (10.17 p.m.): I rise to support the Police Powers andResponsibilities and Another Act Amendment Bill 2002. ...
Speech byMrs D. PRATTMEMBER FOR NANANGOHansard 7 August 2002KILCOY PASTORAL COMPANY MEATWORKSMrs PRATT (Nanango—Ind) (11.53 p.m.): As a consequence of federal minister Truss's formulawith regard to US export quota allocations, the viability of the KPC ...
Speech byMrs D. PRATTMEMBER FOR NANANGOHansard 8 August 2002DRUGS MISUSE AMENDMENT BILLMrs PRATT (Nanango—Ind) (3.55 p.m.): I rise to speak to the Drugs Misuse Amendment Bill2002. The purpose of this bill is to amend the Drugs Misuse Act 1986 to allow for the ...
Speech byMrs D. PRATTMEMBER FOR NANANGOHansard 6 November 2002EMERGENCY SERVICES LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMrs PRATT (Nanango—Ind) (4.31 p.m.): I rise to speak to the Emergency Service LegislationAmendment Bill 2002. The minister will be more than aware by ...
Speech byMrs D. PRATTMEMBER FOR NANANGOHansard 1 August 2002CHRISTOPHER PRICE; HOPE FARMMrs PRATT (Nanango—Ind) (6.57 p.m.): I wish to bring to the attention of the House a chain ofevents that started with the tragic death of a young boy in my electorate. It ...
Speech byMrs D. PRATTMEMBER FOR NANANGOHansard 6 August 2002PARLIAMENTARY SERVICE AMENDMENT BILLMrs PRATT (Nanango—Ind) (3.00 p.m.): I rise to speak to the Parliamentary ServiceAmendment Bill. The need for this bill arises from the Beattie government's ...
Speech byMrs D. PRATTMEMBER FOR NANANGOHansard 30 July 2002TICK ERADICATIONMrs PRATT (Nanango—Ind) (11.50 a.m.): I rise to address the House on the important issue oftick reinfestation and the millions of dollars the beef and dairy industries are losing over ...
Speech byMrs D. PRATTMEMBER FOR NANANGOHansard 7 August 2002AMBULANCE SERVICE SUBSCRIPTIONS, PRIVATE HEALTH FUNDSMrs PRATT (Nanango—Ind) (6.09 p.m.): I rise to second the motion moved by the honourablemember for Gladstone that this House calls on the ...
Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 7 August 2002CIVIL FORFEITURE OF THE PROCEEDS OF CRIME BILLMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (8.54 p.m.): I rise to support the Civil Forfeiture of theProceeds of Crime Bill. The objective of this bill ...
Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 20 August 2002MEDICAL INDEMNITY INSURANCEMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (12.21 p.m.): I refer to the ongoing crisis in theQueensland health system, particularly with regard to the unresolved medical ...
Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 20 August 2002FISHERIES AMENDMENT REGULATION (No. 2) 2002Disallowance of Statutory InstrumentMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (5.04 p.m.): I second the motion. I have to say that I amvery disappointed ...
Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 21 August 2002PERSONAL INJURIES PROCEEDINGS AMENDMENT BILLMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (3.24 p.m.): I rise to support the Personal InjuriesProceedings Amendment Bill. We do not lightly consider ...
Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 21 August 2002PUBLIC SECTOR, ENTERPRISE BARGAININGMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (6.35 p.m.): It is amazing that we have heard thegovernment claim that there is no crisis in the way that it has ...
Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 5 September 2002COMMUNITY SERVICES LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLINDIGENOUS COMMUNITIES LIQUOR LICENCES BILLMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (4.42 p.m.): It is with pleasure that I rise to support ...
Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 5 September 2002HEALTH FUNDINGMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (7.20 p.m.): The Health Minister, Wendy Edmond, hasignored the cries of another widow whose late husband was let down by an overstressed ...
Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 17 September 2002HEALTH CRISISMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (12.01 p.m.): Welcome, Health Minister WendyEdmond—the best Health Minister Queensland has seen in 50 years, according to Premier ...
Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 17 September 2002INTEGRATED PLANNING AMENDMENT BILLMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (3.30 p.m.): I rise to speak against the IntegratedPlanning Amendment Bill. For Gold Coast members, I think the issue ...
Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 23 October 2002ROADWORKS, MAROOCHYDOREMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (7.24 p.m.): I rise to speak on some significant issuesconcerning my electorate of Maroochydore. It is a fast growing area. I know ...
Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 22 August 2002AMPUTEE CLINIC, GOLD COASTMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (10.25 a.m.): I support the Gold Coast AmputeesAdvisory Association in its call for the Health Minister to establish a locally ...
Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 22 August 2002PROSTITUTION ACTMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (7.07 p.m.): I wish to raise a blatant breach of theProstitution Act 1999 and to flag in this parliament that I will be writing to the ...
Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 3 September 2002QUEENSLAND HEALTHMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (12.02 p.m.): On 22 August 2002 the Townsville Bulletinpublished a cartoon which sums up the health crisis and which galvanises Wendy ...
Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 3 September 2002DRUG REHABILITATION [NORTH QUEENSLAND COURT DIVERSION INITIATIVE] AMENDMENT BILLMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (6.10 p.m.): It is with pleasure that I rise to speak on ...
Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 4 December 2002TERRORISM [COMMONWEALTH POWERS] BILLMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (10.01 p.m.): I rise to support this legislation and tothank the state government for working with the Commonwealth ...
Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 4 December 2002TRAFFIC AND PARKING PROBLEMS, MOOLOOLABAMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (11.08 p.m.): I rise to speak about an issue in myelectorate, in particular wonderful Mooloolaba. I know that a ...
Speech byGARY FENLONMEMBER FOR GREENSLOPESHansard 19 February 2002EDUCATION [QUEENSLAND STUDIES AUTHORITY] BILLMr FENLON (Greenslopes—ALP) (4.50 p.m.): It is a great pleasure to rise to speak in support ofthe Education (Queensland Studies Authority) Bill ...
Speech byGARY FENLONMEMBER FOR GREENSLOPESHansard 11 April 2002BUILDING AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr FENLON (Greenslopes—ALP) (2.30 p.m.): It is a great pleasure to rise today to speak verybriefly on the Building and Other Legislation Amendment Bill ...
Speech byGARY FENLONMEMBER FOR GREENSLOPESHansard 16 April 2002PRIVATE EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES AND OTHER ACTS AMENDMENT BILLMr FENLON (Greenslopes—ALP) (5.49 p.m.): It is a great pleasure to speak in support of thePrivate Employment Agencies and Other Acts ...
Speech byGARY FENLONMEMBER FOR GREENSLOPESHansard 18 April 2002CONSUMER CREDIT [QUEENSLAND] AMENDMENT BILLMr FENLON (Greenslopes—ALP) (4.04 p.m.): It is a great pleasure to speak in support of theConsumer Credit (Queensland) Amendment Bill 2002. This is a ...
Speech byGARY FENLONMEMBER FOR GREENSLOPESHansard 10 May 2002RESIDENTIAL SERVICES [ACCOMMODATION] BILLMr FENLON (Greenslopes—ALP) (3.55 p.m.): It is a great pleasure to speak in support of theResidential Services (Accreditation) Bill 2002, which provides ...
Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 29 October 2002STAFFING, HEALTH SERVICESMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (12.20 p.m.): I was intrigued to hear of Health MinisterWendy Edmond's offer of a free flight home for expat doctors, dentists, ...
Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 31 October 2002DRUG DIVERSION AMENDMENT BILLMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (2.49 p.m.): I wish to give an overview of the existingsituation in Queensland, in particular with respect to detoxification ...
Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 6 November 2002MEDICAL INDEMNITY INSURANCEMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (10.26 a.m.): If Health Minister Wendy Edmond movedany slower when faced with a health crisis, rigor mortis would set in. ...
Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 28 November 2002DISCRIMINATION LAW AMENDMENT BILLMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (5.24 p.m.): Hastily made laws are seldom good laws.The state Beattie government has failed to explain why it had to ...
Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 7 November 2002LIQUID FUEL SUPPLY AMENDMENT BILLMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (9.20 p.m.): In supporting this bill, I find it mostdisturbing that a number of Labor members seem to believe that market ...
Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 7 November 2002SUNSHINE COAST STATISTICAL DIVISIONMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (12.08 a.m.): It is long overdue for the Sunshine Coastand the Gold Coast to be recognised with their own statistical ...
Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 8 November 2002PUBLIC LIABILITY INSURANCEMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (4.36 p.m.): I rise to speak in regard to the public liabilityissues that are still a serious matter within the community. I ...
Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 27 November 2002VOLUNTARY ASSUMPTION OF RISK BILLMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (8.40 p.m.): I rise to support the Voluntary Assumptionof Risk Bill 2002, which has been brought forward by my colleague ...
Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 27 November 2002SUNSHINE COAST SUGAR INDUSTRY; SUNSHINE COAST ROADSMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (1.34 a.m.): I rise to speak on a number of issues andprimarily to table a non-conforming petition. ...
Speech byJEFF SEENEYMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard 20 February 2002PROSTITUTION AND FREEDOM OF INFORMATION AMENDMENT BILLMr SEENEY (Callide—NPA) (9.27 p.m.), in reply: I begin by thanking all members of the Housewho made a contribution to this debate tonight. On ...
Speech byJEFF SEENEYMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard 20 February 2002LOCAL GOVERNMENT AMENDMENT BILLMr SEENEY (Callide—NPA) (10.31 p.m.): I rise to support the bill before the House tonight.There is no greater argument and no greater reason why the parliament should ...
Speech byJEFF SEENEYMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard 6 March 2002SUNWATERMr SEENEY (Callide—NPA) (12.21 p.m.): The government owned corporation SunWater hasearned itself an unenviable reputation across regional Queensland. Last week that reputation wasfurther ...
Speech byJEFF SEENEYMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard 7 March 2002STATE GOVERNMENT PERFORMANCEMr SEENEY (Callide—NPA) (6.26 p.m.): I rise to support the motion moved by the Leader ofthe Opposition. Nowhere are the issues referred to in that motion moved by the Leader ...
Speech byJAN JARRATTMEMBER FOR WHITSUNDAYHansard 1 August 2002ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMs JARRATT (Whitsunday—ALP) (6.33 p.m.): The Animal and Plant Health LegislationAmendment Bill 2002 amends five existing acts, with the primary ...
Speech byJAN JARRATTMEMBER FOR WHITSUNDAYHansard 8 August 2002DRUGS MISUSE AMENDMENT BILLMs JARRATT (Whitsunday—ALP) (3.24 p.m.): It is with great pleasure that I rise to support theDrugs Misuse Amendment Bill 2002. Indeed, I am positively excited by the ...
Speech byJAN JARRATTMEMBER FOR WHITSUNDAYHansard 21 August 2002QUEENSLAND REGIONAL EVENTS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMs JARRATT (Whitsunday—ALP) (11.13 p.m.): A comment in today's Bottom Line implied thatmy question without notice to the Premier yesterday, which ...
Speech byJAN JARRATTMEMBER FOR WHITSUNDAYHansard 3 September 2002NOXIOUS WEEDSMs JARRATT (Whitsunday—ALP) (11.59 a.m.): In rising to speak today, may I firstly say howtruly honoured I feel to be part of this very historic and memorable occasion of the first ...
Speech byJAN JARRATTMEMBER FOR WHITSUNDAYHansard 20 June 2002CAMP KANGAMs JARRATT (Whitsunday—ALP) (12.07 a.m.): Last week I had the opportunity to learn moreabout the fabulous work undertaken by members of the local Lions Club of the 201Q2 district, ...
Speech byJAN JARRATTMEMBER FOR WHITSUNDAYHansard 31 July 2002APPROPRIATION BILLS—ESTIMATES CMs JARRATT (Whitsunday—ALP) (4.17 p.m.): In rising to speak to the report of EstimatesCommittee C, I wish first to pay tribute to the chair of the committee, Mrs Di ...
Speech byJAN JARRATTMEMBER FOR WHITSUNDAYHansard 31 July 2002AUSTRALIAN PRAWN AND BARRAMUNDI CONFERENCEMs JARRATT (Whitsunday—ALP) (11.17 p.m.): I recently had the opportunity to attend theAustralian prawn and barramundi conference in Sydney, which had among ...
Speech byJAN JARRATTMEMBER FOR WHITSUNDAYHansard 1 August 2002APPROPRIATION BILLS [ESTIMATES COMMITTEE G]Ms JARRATT (Whitsunday—ALP) (3.53 p.m.): It gives me great pleasure to speak to the reportof Estimates Committee G. Even though I was not a member of this ...
Speech byJAN JARRATTMEMBER FOR WHITSUNDAYHansard 27 November 2002WORKCOVER QUEENSLAND AMENDMENT BILLMs JARRATT (Whitsunday—ALP) (3.13 p.m.): I rise to give support to this bill, which introducessome important modifications to the WorkCover Queensland Act. I ...
Speech byJAN JARRATTMEMBER FOR WHITSUNDAYHansard 3 December 2002QUEENSLAND TOURISM AWARDSMs JARRATT (Whitsunday—ALP) (12.05 p.m.): I have spoken many times previously about theimportance of tourism to the electorate of Whitsunday. 2002 has been a particularly ...
Speech byJAN JARRATTMEMBER FOR WHITSUNDAYHansard 4 December 2002RULINGS, MOTIONS OF DISSENTMs JARRATT (Whitsunday—ALP) (6.15 p.m.): Although I am sure that the member for Nicklinhas moved this motion with the very best of intentions, I find that tonight I ...
Speech byJEFF SEENEYMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard 19 February 2002EIDSVOLD AND THEODORE SAWMILLSMr SEENEY (Callide—NPA) (7.02 p.m.): Eidsvold and Theodore are just two of the almost 20communities in the Callide electorate which I am proud to represent. The ...
Speech byJEFF SEENEYMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard 20 February 2002EDUCATION [QUEENSLAND STUDIES AUTHORITY] BILLMr SEENEY (Callide—NPA) (2.41 p.m.): Today I am pleased to have the opportunity to make abrief contribution in the debate on the education legislation. ...
Speech byJAN JARRATTMEMBER FOR WHITSUNDAYHansard 20 June 2002BUDGET SPEECH 2002Ms JARRATT (Whitsunday—ALP) (4.39 p.m.): It is a pleasure to rise to speak in support of theappropriation bills for the 2002-03 Queensland budget. I congratulate the Treasurer on ...
Speech byJAN JARRATTMEMBER FOR WHITSUNDAYHansard 5 September 2002WHITSUNDAY FAUNA RESCUEMs JARRATT (Whitsunday—ALP) (7.27 p.m.): Members of this House from time to time takethe opportunity to recognise the valuable work undertaken by volunteers in our ...
Speech byJAN JARRATTMEMBER FOR WHITSUNDAYHansard 18 September 2002CHARTER BOAT INDUSTRYMs JARRATT (Whitsunday—ALP) (10.14 a.m.): Two weeks ago the Australian Taxation Officehanded down a draft ruling that, if implemented, will have dire consequences for the ...
Speech byJAN JARRATTMEMBER FOR WHITSUNDAYHansard 23 October 2002WHITSUNDAY TOURISM AWARDSMs JARRATT (Whitsunday—ALP) (7.27 p.m.): The Whitsunday Tourism Awards were held lastSaturday, 19 October. The night saw the gathering of local tourism operators, ...
Speech byJAN JARRATTMEMBER FOR WHITSUNDAYHansard 7 November 2002SEAFORTH CWA'S 55TH BIRTHDAYMs JARRATT (Whitsunday—ALP) (12.24 a.m.): One of my earliest childhood memories is ofputting on my good going-to-town clothes and travelling the 14 miles over dusty ...
Speech byJAN JARRATTMEMBER FOR WHITSUNDAYHansard 26 November 2002SCHOOLIES WEEK, AIRLIE BEACHMs JARRATT (Whitsunday—ALP) (11.45 p.m.): We have all heard a great deal about schooliesweek on the Gold Coast, but tonight I want to tell the House about one of the ...
Speech byJEFF SEENEYMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard 7 March 2002SUNWATERMr SEENEY (Callide—NPA) (10.48 p.m.): Attempts today in the parliament by the ministerresponsible for the Department of Natural Resources and Mines to defend SunWater's move to leasethree ...
Speech byMr JIM PEARCEMEMBER FOR FITZROYHansard 24 October 2002RACING BILLMr PEARCE (Fitzroy—ALP) (3.09 p.m.): In rising to contribute to the debate on the Racing Bill2002, firstly I declare my personal interest in the thoroughbred racing industry. My wife, ...
Speech byMr JIM PEARCEMEMBER FOR FITZROYHansard 31 October 2002EMERGENCY SERVICES LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr PEARCE (Fitzroy—ALP) (5.29 p.m.): This government is committed to a system ofemergency services that is of an international standard—services that ...
Speech byMr JIM PEARCEMEMBER FOR FITZROYHansard 7 November 2002MINERAL RESOURCES AMENDMENT BILLMr PEARCE (Fitzroy—ALP) (3.12 p.m.): Like the minister, I appreciate the importance of themining industry to Queensland's economy, to our culture and to our ...
Speech byMr JIM PEARCEMEMBER FOR FITZROYHansard 7 November 2002MINERAL RESOURCES AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr PEARCE (Fitzroy—ALP) (5.40 p.m.): In joining the debate on the Mineral Resources andOther Legislation Amendment Bill, let me begin by ...
Speech byMr JIM PEARCEMEMBER FOR FITZROYHansard 17 September 2002COMMUNITY SERVICES LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLINDIGENOUS COMMUNITIES LIQUOR LICENCES BILLMr PEARCE (Fitzroy—ALP) (10.04 p.m.): I appreciate the opportunity to contribute to thedebate on the bills ...
Speech byMr JIM PEARCEMEMBER FOR FITZROYHansard 22 October 2002KINETIC EDUCATIONMr PEARCE (Fitzroy—ALP) (7.14 p.m.): Today I issue a warning to parents considering signingup for computer based educational programs designed to assist their children in making ...
Speech byMr JIM PEARCEMEMBER FOR FITZROYHansard 23 October 2002CHILD CARE BILLMr PEARCE (Fitzroy—ALP) (4.47 p.m.): In the last 30 years we have witnessed significantchanges in Australia's patterns of work and family life. No change has been more significant ...
Speech byMr JIM PEARCEMEMBER FOR FITZROYHansard 23 October 2002FIREFIGHTER ASSISTANCEMr PEARCE (Fitzroy—ALP) (6.49 p.m.): In rising to support the amendment moved by theminister, let me say firstly that in the electorate of Fitzroy, which covers some 44,000 ...
Speech byMr JIM PEARCEMEMBER FOR FITZROYHansard 27 November 2002DROUGHTMr PEARCE (Fitzroy—ALP) (6.30 p.m.): The amendment which was moved by the Premier andseconded by the Minister for Primary Industries says it all. The Queensland government is doing what ...
Speech byMr JIM PEARCEMEMBER FOR FITZROYHansard 4 December 2002PROPERTY AGENTS AND MOTOR DEALERS AMENDMENT BILLMr PEARCE (Fitzroy—ALP) (2.52 p.m.): It is a pleasure to rise to make a contribution to theProperty Agents and Motors Dealers Amendment Bill. I am ...
Speech byJO-ANN MILLERMEMBER FOR BUNDAMBAHansard 19 February 2002EDUCATION [QUEENSLAND STUDIES AUTHORITY] BILLMrs MILLER (Bundamba—ALP) (2.49 p.m.): This bill marks the culmination of a journey thatbegan in the 1980s. Since then there have been a number of ...
Speech byMr JIM PEARCEMEMBER FOR FITZROYHansard 21 August 2002JUVENILE JUSTICE AMENDMENT BILLMr PEARCE (Fitzroy—ALP) (10.12 p.m.): I am pleased to join in this debate on the JuvenileJustice Amendment Bill 2002. There is a perception within the ...
Speech byMr JIM PEARCEMEMBER FOR FITZROYHansard 22 August 2002TRANSPORT OPERATIONS [ROAD USE MANAGEMENT] AMENDMENT BILL [No. 2]Mr PEARCE (Fitzroy—ALP) (5.39 p.m.): I rise to support the Transport Operations (Road UseManagement) Amendment Bill (No. 2). I will ...
Speech byJO-ANN MILLERMEMBER FOR BUNDAMBAHansard 19 June 2002NATURAL RESOURCES AND MINES LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMrs MILLER (Bundamba—ALP) (1.14 a.m.): I rise in support of the Natural Resources andMines Legislation Amendment Bill 2002. I am a coalminer's ...
Speech byJO-ANN MILLERMEMBER FOR BUNDAMBAHansard 20 June 2002BUDGET SPEECH 2002Mrs MILLER (Bundamba—ALP) (3.25 p.m.): This is a budget for the true believers of theBundamba electorate. It is a budget that delivers on the basics for our local community. The ...
Speech byJO-ANN MILLERMEMBER FOR BUNDAMBAHansard 31 July 2002BOX FLAT MINE DISASTERMrs MILLER (Bundamba—ALP) (11.28 p.m.): This day 30 years ago 17 undergroundcoalminers lost their lives in the Box Flat mine disaster. Another miner died some time later from ...
Speech byJO-ANN MILLERMEMBER FOR BUNDAMBAHansard 16 April 2002PRIVATE EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES AND OTHER ACTS AMENDMENT BILLMrs MILLER (Bundamba—ALP) (6.31 p.m.): I rise in support of the Private EmploymentAgencies and Other Acts Amendment Bill 2001. The Private ...
Speech byJO-ANN MILLERMEMBER FOR BUNDAMBAHansard 10 May 2002RESIDENTIAL SERVICES [ACCREDITATION] BILLMrs MILLER (Bundamba—ALP) (10.54 a.m.): The Residential Services (Accreditation) Bill 2002was developed by the hostel industry task force and other groups as ...
Speech byJO-ANN MILLERMEMBER FOR BUNDAMBAHansard 14 May 2002STATE HOUSING AND OTHER ACTS AMENDMENT BILLMrs MILLER (Bundamba—ALP) (4.41 p.m.): I rise in support of the State Housing and OtherActs Amendment Bill 2002. This bill aims to implement recommendations ...
Speech byJO-ANN MILLERMEMBER FOR BUNDAMBAHansard 15 May 2002GOODNA CULTURAL AND ARTS CENTREMrs MILLER (Bundamba—ALP) (7.13 p.m.): Tonight is a momentous occasion in the history ofthis parliament because all of the Ipswich city councillors have joined the ...
Speech byJO-ANN MILLERMEMBER FOR BUNDAMBAHansard 6 March 2002TRADING [ALLOWABLE HOURS] AMENDMENT BILLMrs MILLER (Bundamba—ALP) (3.55 p.m.): The introduction of Sunday trading in a singlezone in the south-east of this state will not only bring uniformity and ...
Speech byJO-ANN MILLERMEMBER FOR BUNDAMBAHansard 8 March 2002DOMESTIC VIOLENCE LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMrs MILLER (Bundamba—ALP) (11.56 a.m.): Domestic violence is a problem within myelectorate of Bundamba. Not a week goes by when I or my hardworking ...
Speech byMr JIM PEARCEMEMBER FOR FITZROYHansard 3 September 2002MAIL SCAMSMr PEARCE (Fitzroy—ALP) (7.06 p.m.): It is a pleasure for me to bring to the attention of theHouse the need for Queenslanders to be aware of international cash award scams ...
Speech byCATE MOLLOYMEMBER FOR NOOSAHansard 27 November 2002ENVIRONMENTAL LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMs MOLLOY (Noosa—ALP) (11.58 a.m.): The Environmental Legislation Amendment Bill 2002amends a number of pieces of legislation under the portfolio ...
Speech byCHRIS CUMMINSMEMBER FOR KAWANAHansard 20 February 2002EDUCATION [QUEENSLAND STUDIES AUTHORITY] BILLMr CUMMINS (Kawana—ALP) (3.58 p.m.): It gives me great pleasure to rise in strong supportof the Education (Queensland Studies Authority) Bill. One of ...
Speech byCHRIS CUMMINSMEMBER FOR KAWANAHansard 20 February 2002LOCAL GOVERNMENT AMENDMENT BILLMr CUMMINS (Kawana—ALP) (10.41 p.m.): I realised at the nine-minute mark of the previousmember's contribution that not much was being said. He did not make much ...
Speech byCHRIS CUMMINSMEMBER FOR KAWANAHansard 8 March 2002DOMESTIC VIOLENCE LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr CUMMINS (Kawana—ALP) (12.22 p.m.): I rise in support of the Domestic ViolenceLegislation Amendment Bill. I have no doubt that all members of this House ...
Speech byCHRIS CUMMINSMEMBER FOR KAWANAHansard 9 April 2002ENERGEX COMMUNITY RESCUE SERVICE Mr CUMMINS (Kawana—ALP) (12.19 p.m.): Today I rise to bring to the attention of the Housethe great work done by an exceptional community group and also a well-known ...
Speech byCHRIS CUMMINSMEMBER FOR KAWANAHansard 9 April 2002LAND PROTECTION [PEST AND STOCK ROUTE MANAGEMENT] BILLMr CUMMINS (Kawana—ALP) (6.43 p.m.): I rise to speak on the Land Protection (Pest andStock Route Management) Bill and I start by acknowledging ...
Speech byCHRIS CUMMINSMEMBER FOR KAWANAHansard 11 April 2002BUILDING AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr CUMMINS (Kawana—ALP) (11.58 a.m.): I am pleased to speak to the Building and OtherLegislation Amendment Bill. As a result of the Childers backpacker ...
Speech byCHRIS CUMMINSMEMBER FOR KAWANAHansard 16 April 2002DEVELOPMENT, KAWANAMr CUMMINS (Kawana—ALP) (11.55 a.m.): It was my privilege to host the Queensland Premierlast Friday, 12 April when he visited my electorate of Kawana on God's own Sunshine Coast. I ...
Speech byCHRIS CUMMINSMEMBER FOR KAWANAHansard 17 April 2002PRIVATE EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES AND OTHER ACTS AMENDMENT BILLMr CUMMINS (Kawana—ALP) (11.30 a.m.): It is with great pleasure that I rise to speak to thePrivate Employment Agencies and Other Acts ...
Speech byCHRIS CUMMINSMEMBER FOR KAWANAHansard 21 February 2002SUBCONTRACTORS' CHARGES AMENDMENT BILLMr CUMMINS (Kawana—ALP) (4.24 p.m.): I rise in support of the Subcontractors' ChargesAmendment Bill 2001. I believe that this bill enhances the Better ...
Speech byCHRIS CUMMINSMEMBER FOR KAWANAHansard 6 March 2002TRADING [ALLOWABLE HOURS] AMENDMENT BILLMr CUMMINS (Kawana—ALP) (9.20 p.m.): I rise today to speak on the Trading (AllowableHours) Amendment Bill, and I take this opportunity to advise the minister, ...
Speech byCHRIS CUMMINSMEMBER FOR KAWANAHansard 7 March 2002TRANSPORT OPERATIONS [ROAD USE MANAGEMENT] AMENDMENT BILLMr CUMMINS (Kawana—ALP) (12.22 p.m.): I rise in support of the Transport Operations (RoadUse Management) Amendment Bill. It maintains ...
Speech byCATE MOLLOYMEMBER FOR NOOSAHansard 4 September 2002REGIONAL SITTING OF PARLIAMENTMs MOLLOY (Noosa—ALP) (8.47 p.m.): It is with great pride that I rise to speak in the Housetonight in Townsville and to a gallery of Queenslanders. I thank Premier ...
Speech byCATE MOLLOYMEMBER FOR NOOSAHansard 5 September 2002COMMUNITY SERVICES LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLINDIGENOUS COMMUNITIES LIQUOR LICENCES BILLMs MOLLOY: (Noosa—ALP) (6.33 p.m.): This evening I rise in the House to speak to theIndigenous Communities ...
Speech byCATE MOLLOYMEMBER FOR NOOSAHansard 17 September 2002ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMs MOLLOY (Noosa—ALP) (5.43 p.m.): I rise in the House tonight to speak on theEnvironmental Protection and Other Legislation Amendment ...
Speech byCATE MOLLOYMEMBER FOR NOOSAHansard 23 October 2002CHILD CARE BILLMs MOLLOY (Noosa—ALP) (5.52 p.m.): I rise to speak in support of this bill because it willprovide a framework of legislation that will lead to the better provision of child care ...
Speech byCATE MOLLOYMEMBER FOR NOOSAHansard 6 November 2002EMERGENCY SERVICES LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLSecond ReadingResumed from 31 October (see p. 4392).Ms MOLLOY (Noosa—ALP) (12.45 p.m.): I rise in support of the Emergency ServicesLegislation Amendment ...
Speech byCATE MOLLOYMEMBER FOR NOOSAHansard 26 November 2002TRANSPORT LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL [No. 2]Ms MOLLOY (Noosa—ALP) (10.28 p.m.): I rise in the House this evening in support of this bill.As has been indicated by the diligent and energetic members ...
Speech byCATE MOLLOYMEMBER FOR NOOSAHansard 26 November 2002MR R. MARX; MR L. TOWSKMs MOLLOY (Noosa—ALP) (11.51 p.m.): Earlier this year I had the honour of opening an artexhibition of the work of Ray Marx at Cafe Paradiso in Noosa Junction. Ray and Robyn ...
Speech byCATE MOLLOYMEMBER FOR NOOSAHansard 23 October 2002FIREFIGHTER ASSISTANCEMs MOLLOY (Noosa—ALP) (6.29 p.m.): Agencies from several government departments haveworked together to ensure Queensland is fully prepared for the current fire season. The ...
Speech byCATE MOLLOYMEMBER FOR NOOSAHansard 24 October 2002RACING BILLMs MOLLOY (Noosa—ALP) (2.53 p.m.): I rise to speak in support of the Racing Bill. The RacingAnimal Welfare and Integrity Board will replace the current Racing Codes Advisory Board. It will ...
Speech byCATE MOLLOYMEMBER FOR NOOSAHansard 29 October 2002MR S. SANTORO; NOOSA TRIATHLONMs MOLLOY (Noosa—ALP) (5.35 p.m.): Firstly, I offer my condolences to the federal Senate.Whereas Santoro's removal from this place has had the effect of dramatically ...
Speech byCHRIS CUMMINSMEMBER FOR KAWANAHansard 8 March 2002CASINO AGREEMENTS LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr CUMMINS (Kawana—ALP) (10.43 a.m.): I rise in support of the Casino AgreementsLegislation Amendment Bill. The passing of the Casino Agreements Legislation ...
Speech byMr D. BRISKEYMEMBER FOR CLEVELANDHansard 8 March 2002DOMESTIC VIOLENCE LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr BRISKEY (Cleveland—ALP) (12.46 p.m.): Some 25 years ago a person who was livingin a violent marriage came to see me. She felt that she was stuck in ...
Speech byMr D. BRISKEYMEMBER FOR CLEVELANDHansard 14 May 2002FIRE, CLEVELAND STATE SCHOOLMr BRISKEY (Cleveland—ALP) (7.18 p.m.): In the early hours of last Saturday morning adevastating fire broke out at Cleveland State School, destroying all the year 7 ...
Speech byMr D. BRISKEYMEMBER FOR CLEVELANDHansard 16 May 2002TOBACCO LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr BRISKEY (Cleveland—ALP) (12.54 p.m.): As another reformed smoker in this place, Iwelcome the amendments to the tobacco legislation that we are debating today and ...
Speech byMr D. BRISKEYMEMBER FOR CLEVELANDHansard 16 May 2002CRIMINAL LAW AMENDMENT BILLMr BRISKEY (Cleveland—ALP) (5.32 p.m.): I welcome the opportunity to speak insupport of the Criminal Law Amendment Bill. While this bill focuses on a number of themes, I ...
Speech byMr D. BRISKEYMEMBER FOR CLEVELANDHansard 19 February 2002TET FESTIVAL; MULTICULTURALISMMr BRISKEY (Cleveland—ALP) (12.04 p.m.): Chuc Mung Nam Moi! Happy New Year! On8 February I had the great honour and pleasure of joining the Vietnamese community ...
Speech byMr D. BRISKEYMEMBER FOR CLEVELANDHansard 20 February 2002EDUCATION [QUEENSLAND STUDIES AUTHORITY] BILLMr BRISKEY (Cleveland—ALP) (12.11 p.m.): It is a great pleasure to rise in support ofthis very important bill before the House. But before I speak ...
Speech byCHRISTINE SMITHMEMBER FOR BURLEIGHHansard 17 September 2002TALLEBUDGERA LEISURE CENTREMrs SMITH (Burleigh—ALP) (12.01 a.m.): Last Thursday I had the pleasure of attending theopening of the Tallebudgera Leisure Centre, a multipurpose sports centre in ...
Speech byCHRISTINE SMITHMEMBER FOR BURLEIGHHansard 19 September 2002MOTOR VEHICLES SECURITIES AND ANOTHER ACT AMENDMENT BILLMrs SMITH (Burleigh—ALP) (2.50 p.m.): I am pleased to support the Motor Vehicles Securitiesand Another Act Amendment Bill 2002. This ...
Speech byCHRISTINE SMITHMEMBER FOR BURLEIGHHansard 22 October 2002DAYLIGHT SAVINGMrs SMITH (Burleigh—ALP) (12.15 p.m.): Once again it is that time of the year, the approach ofsummer, when everybody gets hot under the collar and begins arguing about daylight ...
Speech byCHRISTINE SMITHMEMBER FOR BURLEIGHHansard 22 October 2002ARCHITECTS BILL; PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS BILLMrs SMITH (Burleigh—ALP) (4.04 p.m.): I rise in support of the Architects Bill and theProfessional Engineers Bill. In particular, I want to comment ...
Speech byCHRISTINE SMITHMEMBER FOR BURLEIGHHansard 23 October 2002CHILD CARE BILLMrs SMITH (Burleigh—ALP) (5.15 p.m.): I rise in support of the Child Care Bill 2002. There isnothing more important in terms of the responsibilities of this Labor government than ...
Speech byMr D. BRISKEYMEMBER FOR CLEVELANDHansard 8 August 2002DRUGS MISUSE AMENDMENT BILLMr BRISKEY (Cleveland—ALP) (4.32 p.m.): I rise to speak in support of the Drugs MisuseAmendment Bill 2002. The amendments in this particular bill simply provide for the ...
Speech byMr D. BRISKEYMEMBER FOR CLEVELANDHansard 22 August 2002HINDUSTANI LANGUAGE SCHOOLMr BRISKEY (Cleveland—ALP) (10.28 a.m.): Happy Daffodil Day. I recently had the greatpleasure of attending the 10th anniversary celebrations of the Hindustani Language ...
Speech byMr D. BRISKEYMEMBER FOR CLEVELANDHansard 22 August 2002JUVENILE JUSTICE AMENDMENT BILLMr BRISKEY (Cleveland—ALP) (3.24 p.m.): I rise to speak in support of the JuvenileJustice Amendment Bill. This bill, which incorporates amendments to a number of ...
Speech byMr D. BRISKEYMEMBER FOR CLEVELANDHansard 22 August 2002CORRECTIVE SERVICES AMENDMENT BILLMr BRISKEY (Cleveland—ALP) (4.50 p.m.): I rise to speak in support of the CorrectiveServices Amendment Bill. The proposed amendments within this bill are ...
Speech byMr D. BRISKEYMEMBER FOR CLEVELANDHansard 18 June 2002RIVERFESTIVAL; RIVERFIESTAMr BRISKEY (Cleveland—ALP) (11.45 a.m.): As members on both sides of the Housewould be aware, the Riverfestival held in Brisbane each year has grown from strength to ...
Speech byMr D. BRISKEYMEMBER FOR CLEVELANDHansard 19 June 2002PERSONAL INJURIES PROCEEDINGS BILLMr BRISKEY (Cleveland—ALP) (4.21 p.m.): I rise to speak in support of the PersonalInjuries Proceedings Bill. I take the opportunity to congratulate the ...
Speech byMr D. BRISKEYMEMBER FOR CLEVELANDHansard 1 August 2002ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr BRISKEY (Cleveland—ALP) (5.55 p.m.): This tough new legislation has beendesigned to deal with the possibility of outbreaks of devastating ...
Speech byMr D. BRISKEYMEMBER FOR CLEVELANDHansard 7 August 2002VIETNAMESE COMMUNITY; COMMENTS BY MR G. HARDGRAVEMr BRISKEY (Cleveland—ALP) (12.15 a.m.): I want to put on record my disgust at thefederal Citizenship and Multicultural Affairs Minister's slur on ...
Speech byCHRISTINE SMITHMEMBER FOR BURLEIGHHansard 7 August 2002AMBULANCE SERVICE SUBSCRIPTIONS, PRIVATE HEALTH FUNDSMrs SMITH (Burleigh—ALP) (6.40 p.m.) Opposition members have tried to paint this as aprivatisation of the Queensland Ambulance Service. ...
Speech byCHRISTINE SMITHMEMBER FOR BURLEIGHHansard 20 August 2002MRS F. SYERMrs SMITH (Burleigh—ALP) (10.22 a.m.): Queensland lost one of its greatest treasures lastmonth. Florence Syer was an Australian nurse who spent three and a half years in prisoner of ...
Speech byCHRISTINE SMITHMEMBER FOR BURLEIGHHansard 4 September 2002ELECTRICAL SAFETY BILLMrs SMITH (Burleigh—ALP) (3.42 p.m.): I rise in support of the Electrical Safety Bill 2002.Today, I would like to speak briefly about how the legislation will impact on ...
Speech byCHRISTINE SMITHMEMBER FOR BURLEIGHHansard 31 October 2002DRUG DIVERSION AMENDMENT BILLMrs SMITH (Burleigh—ALP) (2.42 p.m.): For a family not to be touched by the curse of illegaldrugs they are indeed blessed. This curse knows no boundaries. It ...
Speech byCHRISTINE SMITHMEMBER FOR BURLEIGHHansard 31 October 2002EMERGENCY SERVICES LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLSecond ReadingMrs SMITH (Burleigh—ALP) (5.26 p.m.): There is little of more importance than our emergencyservices. This government takes very ...
Speech byCHRISTINE SMITHMEMBER FOR BURLEIGHHansard 26 November 2002BP AWARDS CEREMONY, GIRL GUIDESMrs SMITH (Burleigh—ALP) (11.39 p.m.): Recently I attended a BP awards ceremony for GirlGuides on the Gold Coast. An invitation to speak at the ceremony sent me ...
Speech byCHRISTINE SMITHMEMBER FOR BURLEIGHHansard 27 November 2002WORKCOVER QUEENSLAND AMENDMENT BILLMrs SMITH (Burleigh—ALP) (4.28 p.m.): I am pleased to add my support to this bill and wish tohighlight the advantages of structured settlements to injured ...
Speech byCHRISTINE SMITHMEMBER FOR BURLEIGHHansard 28 November 2002DISCRIMINATION LAW AMENDMENT BILLMrs SMITH (Burleigh—ALP) (11.06 p.m.): I am pleased to contribute to this debate on theDiscrimination Law Amendment Bill 2002. This bill has my unqualified ...
Speech byCHRISTINE SMITHMEMBER FOR BURLEIGHHansard 3 December 2002PLUMBING AND DRAINAGE BILLMrs SMITH (Burleigh—ALP) (9.47 p.m.): I am pleased to support the Plumbing and DrainageBill 2002, which includes new plumbing and drainage legislation and makes ...
Speech byDIANNE REILLYMEMBER FOR MUDGEERABAHansard 20 February 2002EDUCATION [QUEENSLAND STUDIES AUTHORITY] BILLMrs REILLY (Mudgeeraba—ALP) (3.44 p.m.): I am pleased to speak today in support of theEducation (Queensland Studies Authority) Bill 2001. In an ...
Speech byDIANNE REILLYMEMBER FOR MUDGEERABAHansard 7 March 2002DOMESTIC VIOLENCE LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMrs REILLY (Mudgeeraba—ALP) (4.01 p.m.): I have neither the extensive experience nor theprofound experience of my colleague. However, I will not do what ...
Speech byDIANNE REILLYMEMBER FOR MUDGEERABAHansard 7 March 2002MUDGEERABA ELECTORATEMrs REILLY (Mudgeeraba—ALP) (10.27 p.m.): In the past 12 months, as the foundationmember for Mudgeeraba, I have immersed myself in local issues and I have taken up the fight ...
Speech byDIANNE REILLYMEMBER FOR MUDGEERABAHansard 9 April 2002MUDGEERABA HERITAGE FESTIVALMrs REILLY (Mudgeeraba—ALP) (7.17 p.m.): Mudgeeraba is a community which iscontinuously celebrating and reinventing itself, sometimes just to have a reason to ...
Speech byDIANNE REILLYMEMBER FOR MUDGEERABAHansard 20 June 2002COMMUNITY FORUM, SPRINGBROOKMrs REILLY (Mudgeeraba—ALP) (12.10 a.m.): On 18 May a community forum was held onSpringbrook Mountain hosted by the Community Engagement Division of the Premier's ...
Speech byDIANNE REILLYMEMBER FOR MUDGEERABAHansard 31 July 2002APPROPRIATION BILLS—ESTIMATES CThe TEMPORARY CHAIRMAN (Ms Liddy Clark): Order! The question is—That the report of Estimates Committee C be adopted.Mrs REILLY (Mudgeeraba—ALP) (3.57 p.m.): I was ...
Speech byDIANNE REILLYMEMBER FOR MUDGEERABAHansard 7 August 2002POLICE POWERS AND RESPONSIBILITIES AND ANOTHER ACT AMENDMENT BILLMrs REILLY (Mudgeeraba—ALP) (10.42 p.m.): Tonight I am pleased to rise in support of thePolice Powers and Responsibilities and ...
Speech byDIANNE REILLYMEMBER FOR MUDGEERABAHansard 8 August 2002STEPPING FORWARD DECLARATIONMrs REILLY (Mudgeeraba—ALP) (5.29 p.m.): On 25 July I joined with the Minister for YouthAffairs, the Hon. Matt Foley, to launch a joint declaration by Commonwealth, ...
Speech byDIANNE REILLYMEMBER FOR MUDGEERABAHansard 22 October 2002ARCHITECTS BILL; PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS BILLMrs REILLY (Mudgeeraba—ALP) (3.35 p.m.): I am happy to rise in support of this legislation. Inparticular, I wish to confine my comments to the ...
Speech byDIANNE REILLYMEMBER FOR MUDGEERABAHansard 23 October 2002CHILD CARE BILLMrs REILLY (Mudgeeraba—ALP) (12.09 p.m.): I am happy to rise to support the Child Care Bill2002. This bill is the culmination of a number of years of careful and thorough ...
Speech byDIANNE REILLYMEMBER FOR MUDGEERABAHansard 31 October 2002DRUG DIVERSION AMENDMENT BILLMrs REILLY (Mudgeeraba—ALP) (2.34 p.m.): I am pleased to rise in support of the DrugDiversion Amendment Bill 2002. I have long been a supporter of diversionary ...
Speech byDIANNE REILLYMEMBER FOR MUDGEERABAHansard 10 May 2002RESIDENTIAL SERVICES [ACCOMMODATION] BILLMrs REILLY (Mudgeeraba—ALP) (3.45 p.m.): I am happy to rise in support of the ResidentialServices (Accommodation) Bill. I begin by commending the minister ...
Speech byDIANNE REILLYMEMBER FOR MUDGEERABAHansard 14 May 2002STATE HOUSING AND OTHER ACTS AMENDMENT BILLMrs REILLY (Mudgeeraba—ALP) (3.35 p.m.): I am pleased to rise in support of the StateHousing and Other Acts Amendment Bill 2002. Affordable housing in ...
Speech byDIANNE REILLYMEMBER FOR MUDGEERABAHansard 14 May 2002ADOPTION OF CHILDREN AMENDMENT BILLMrs REILLY (Mudgeeraba—ALP) (6.52 p.m.): I am delighted to speak in support of theAdoption of Children Amendment Bill 2002. One of the purposes of the proposed ...
Speech byDIANNE REILLYMEMBER FOR MUDGEERABAHansard 21 August 2002JUVENILE JUSTICE AMENDMENT BILLMrs REILLY (Mudgeeraba—ALP) (10.56 p.m.): I am pleased to rise in support of the JuvenileJustice Amendment Bill 2002, because this bill introduces changes and ...
Speech byDIANNE REILLYMEMBER FOR MUDGEERABAHansard 3 September 2002DRUG REHABILITATION [NORTH QUEENSLAND COURT DIVERSION INITIATIVE] AMENDMENT BILLMrs REILLY (Mudgeeraba—ALP) (4.05 p.m.): I am pleased to rise today to support the DrugRehabilitation (North ...
Speech byDIANNE REILLYMEMBER FOR MUDGEERABAHansard 17 September 2002ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMrs REILLY (Mudgeeraba—ALP) (5.38 p.m.): I am pleased to rise in support of theEnvironmental Protection and Other Legislation ...
Speech byDIANNE REILLYMEMBER FOR MUDGEERABAHansard 18 September 2002HINTERLINKMrs REILLY (Mudgeeraba—ALP) (10.27 a.m.): The Hinterlink is here. Last Monday I launcheda new community bus service for the Gold Coast hinterland. The Hinterlink is an innovative ...
Speech byDESLEY SCOTTMEMBER FOR WOODRIDGEHansard 8 November 2002MR E. H. W. WARRENMrs DESLEY SCOTT (Woodridge—ALP) (4.28 p.m.): Last week it was my very great privilege topresent life membership of the ALP to Mr Edward Henry William Warren—Ted to his ...
Speech byDESLEY SCOTTMEMBER FOR WOODRIDGEHansard 26 November 2002KEY-EMPLOYMENTMrs DESLEY SCOTT (Woodridge—ALP) (11.58 p.m.): In our communities there are someorganisations which are quietly engaged in activities which deserve our highest accolades, such is ...
Speech byDESLEY SCOTTMEMBER FOR WOODRIDGEHansard 27 November 2002WORKCOVER QUEENSLAND AMENDMENT BILLMrs DESLEY SCOTT (Woodridge—ALP) (4.13 p.m.): I am glad to speak on the WorkCoverQueensland Amendment Bill 2002. WorkCover has occupied a fairly large slice of ...
Speech byDESLEY SCOTTMEMBER FOR WOODRIDGEHansard 28 November 2002DISCRIMINATION LAW AMENDMENT BILLMrs DESLEY SCOTT (Woodridge—ALP) (12.21 a.m.): It gives me great pleasure to speak onthe Discrimination Law Amendment Bill 2002. We humans are all the sum total ...
Speech byDIANNE REILLYMEMBER FOR MUDGEERABAHansard 15 May 2002FEDERAL FUNDING, DISABILITY SERVICESMrs REILLY (Mudgeeraba—ALP) (7.08 p.m.): Last night Australia was plunged into darkness.Peter Costello delivered a khaki budget and, to fund it, turned off the ...
Speech byDIANNE REILLYMEMBER FOR MUDGEERABAHansard 20 June 2002BUDGET SPEECH 2002Mrs REILLY (Mudgeeraba—ALP) (10.47 p.m.): I am happy to rise to support theseappropriation bills and this budget—the Treasurer's second budget and the Beattie government's ...
Speech byDIANNE REILLYMEMBER FOR MUDGEERABAHansard 6 November 2002RENTAL ACCOMMODATIONMrs REILLY (Mudgeeraba—ALP) (6.57 p.m.): I wish to bring to the attention of the House thevery dire situation in relation to public housing and housing availability in ...
Speech byDIANNE REILLYMEMBER FOR MUDGEERABAHansard 17 April 2002KALWUN HACCMrs REILLY (Mudgeeraba—ALP) (11.15 p.m.): Kalwun Home and Community Care provides arange of services to the aged and to people with disabilities in the Gold Coast hinterland. These ...
Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 14 May 2002MEDICAL INDEMNITY INSURANCEMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (12.19 p.m.): Today we saw an example of just how outof touch Health Minister Wendy Edmond is in regard to the extent of the ...
Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 19 June 2002PERSONAL INJURIES PROCEEDINGS BILLMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (4.01 p.m.): After listening to some governmentbackbenchers, it is clear why it has taken so long for this bill to reach ...
Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 19 June 2002NEEDLE AND SYRINGE AVAILABILITY PROGRAMMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (6.10 p.m.): I am happy to support the motion movedby the member for Gladstone and to acknowledge her work in this ...
Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 21 June 2002BUDGET SPEECH 2002Miss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (10.30 a.m.): I rise to speak in the budget debate. I willfirstly address the total inadequacy of the state budget in regard to health ...
Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 30 July 2002DENTAL SERVICES; SEXUAL ASSAULT SERVICESMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (7.19 p.m.): I rise to speak on several issues. First, Inote the meltdown in the public health system which has been ...
Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 31 July 2002APPROPRIATION BILLS—ESTIMATES BMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (3.46 p.m.): I rise to speak to the budget estimatesprocess and particularly to make some comments with regard to the Police ...
Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 31 July 2002APPROPRIATION BILLS—ESTIMATES CMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (4.45 p.m.): I rise to speak to the estimates committeereport, particularly in relation to industrial relations. Recently ...
Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 31 July 2002APPROPRIATION BILLS—ESTIMATES DMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (5.01 p.m.): I rise to speak on the report of EstimatesCommittee D, particularly in relation to Health. Yet again, when ...
Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 31 July 2002TRANSPORT (COMPULSORY BAC TESTING) AMENDMENT BILLMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (8.36 p.m.): I rise in support of the Transport (Compulsory BACTesting) Amendment Bill, introduced by the ...
Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 1 August 2002APPROPRIATION BILLS [ESTIMATES COMMITTEE E]Miss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (12.28 p.m.): I rise with pleasure to speak on the aspectof this estimates committee relating to the environment. ...
Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 21 February 2002DOMESTIC VIOLENCE TELEPHONE SERVICEMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (7.10 p.m.): Domestic violence victims have been left inthe lurch by a government bungle to defund an existing service ...
Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 6 March 2002MENTAL HEALTH OFFENDERSMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (12.02 p.m.): I note the minister's apology formisleading the parliament about the availability of the Mullens review on the Internet. ...
Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 8 March 2002DOMESTIC VIOLENCE LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (11.15 a.m.): On International Women's Day, thisparliament is asking us to pass legislation which could severely ...
Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 9 April 2002SUNSHINE COAST YOUTH CRIMEMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (7.26 p.m.): The Beattie government's failure to targetyouth crime issues on the Sunshine Coast is astoundingly bad policy. This ...
Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 1 August 2002APPROPRIATION BILLS [ESTIMATES COMMITTEE F]Miss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (2.58 p.m.): I take pleasure in joining in this debate inregard to Estimates Committee F and particularly with ...
Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 1 August 2002APPROPRIATION BILLS [ESTIMATES COMMITTEE G]Miss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (4.04 p.m.): I rise to speak to the report of EstimatesCommittee G and to comment in particular on the Tourism ...
Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 1 August 2002PARLIAMENT HOUSE SECURITY; PUBLIC SERVICE VERSMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (7.04 p.m.): I wanted to speak tonight about thepotential impact of 2,000 jobs being lost from the Public ...
Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 17 April 2002HEALTH FUNDINGMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (11.18 p.m.): Premier Beattie can more than double hisdepartment staffing levels, but critical areas requiring doctors, nurses and other ...
Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 8 May 2002TRANSPORT LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (3.34 p.m.): The Transport Legislation Amendment Billcontains some very good provisions. One that I wish to comment on is ...
Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 7 August 2002POLICE POWERS AND RESPONSIBILITIES AND ANOTHER ACT AMENDMENT BILLMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (4.43 p.m.): I welcome the Police Powers andResponsibilities and Another Act Amendment ...
Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 21 February 2002SUBCONTRACTORS' CHARGES AMENDMENT BILLMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (4.31 p.m.): The amount of capital being lost fromcommunities such as the Sunshine Coast through building company ...
Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 17 April 2002CORPORATE ASSISTANCE GRANTSMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (6.33 p.m.): I support the opposition's motion that thisHouse condemns the government's policy of hiding behind ...
Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 14 May 2002HEALTH DEPARTMENT Miss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (10.28 a.m.): Public hospitals under this minister areexperiencing up to 100 per cent bed occupancy, blow-outs in wait times in accident and ...
Speech byHOWARD HOBBSMEMBER FOR WARREGOHansard 7 March 2002LOCAL GOVERNMENT AMENDMENT BILLMr HOBBS (Warrego—NPA) (9.48 p.m.): I have seen it all. I have spent 15 years in parliamentand until now I had never seen someone speak twice in the same debate. The ...
Speech byHOWARD HOBBSMEMBER FOR WARREGOHansard 9 April 2002LAND PROTECTION [PEST AND STOCK ROUTE MANAGEMENT] BILLMr HOBBS (Warrego—NPA) (6.05 p.m.): When I was the minister in 1997 this bill was nearcompletion, but it just seemed to drag on. It was something ...
Speech byHon. HENRY PALASZCZUKMEMBER FOR INALAHansard 3 December 2002MINISTERIAL STATEMENTQueensland Rural Adjustment AuthorityHon. H. PALASZCZUK (Inala—ALP) (Minister for Primary Industries and Rural Communities)(10.20 a.m.): I can report to the House today ...
Speech byHon. HENRY PALASZCZUKMEMBER FOR INALAHansard 3 December 2002AGRICULTURAL AND VETERINARY CHEMICALS LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLHon. H. PALASZCZUK (Inala—ALP) (Minister for Primary Industries and Rural Communities)(8.38 p.m.), in reply: In reference to ...
Speech byHon. HENRY PALASZCZUKMEMBER FOR INALAHansard 5 December 2002MINISTERIAL STATEMENTFisheries Management ReformHon. H. PALASZCZUK (Inala—ALP) (Minister for Primary Industries and Rural Communities)(10.20 a.m.): Following on from the Premier's statement ...
Speech byHOWARD HOBBSMEMBER FOR WARREGOHansard 19 February 2002EDUCATION [QUEENSLAND STUDIES AUTHORITY] BILLMr HOBBS (Warrego—NPA) (5.08 p.m.): It is my pleasure today to talk to the Education(Queensland Studies Authority) Bill. Members would be aware that I ...
Speech byHOWARD HOBBSMEMBER FOR WARREGOHansard 19 February 2002WESTERN AND NORTHERN DARLING DOWNSMr HOBBS (Warrego—NPA) (7.14 p.m.): Tonight I would like to inform members of the Houseof the serious situation that is facing people on the western and northern ...
Speech byHOWARD HOBBSMEMBER FOR WARREGOHansard 7 March 2002STATE GOVERNMENT PERFORMANCEMr HOBBS (Warrego—NPA) (6.46 p.m.): This government is interested only in self-servingpublicity and meaningless slogans. We have show pony Pete and the propaganda machine. ...
Speech byHOWARD HOBBSMEMBER FOR WARREGOHansard 8 May 2002TRANSPORT LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr HOBBS (Warrego—NPA) (3.10 p.m.): It is my pleasure to speak to the Transport LegislationAmendment Bill, which covers a number of issues that are of interest to all ...
Speech byHOWARD HOBBSMEMBER FOR WARREGOHansard 10 May 2002Queensland Thoroughbred Racing BoardMr HOBBS (Warrego—NPA) (4.41 p.m.): I have advised the Queensland parliament that theselection process for the Queensland Thoroughbred Racing Board and other matters ...
Speech byHOWARD HOBBSMEMBER FOR WARREGOHansard 15 May 2002SUGAR INDUSTRYMr HOBBS (Warrego—NPA) (6.45 p.m.): The sugar industry is one of Queensland's majorindustries, employing thousands of Queenslanders. The industry is in crisis, and the 2002 sugar ...
Speech byHon. HENRY PALASZCZUKMEMBER FOR INALAHansard 22 October 2002AGRICULTURAL AND VETERINARY CHEMICALS LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLSecond ReadingHon. H. PALASZCZUK (Inala—ALP) (Minister for Primary Industries and Rural Communities)(12.56 p.m.): I move—That ...
Speech byHon. HENRY PALASZCZUKMEMBER FOR INALAHansard 23 October 2002MINISTERIAL STATEMENTDroughtHon. H. PALASZCZUK (Inala—ALP) (Minister for Primary Industries and Rural Communities)(10.07 a.m.), by leave: Today, along with many other members of this ...
Speech byHon. HENRY PALASZCZUKMEMBER FOR INALAHansard 29 October 2002MINISTERIAL STATEMENTDrought, Exceptional Circumstances AssistanceHon. H. PALASZCZUK (Inala—ALP) (Minister for Primary Industries and Rural Communities)(10.07 a.m.), by leave: I can report ...
Speech byHon. HENRY PALASZCZUKMEMBER FOR INALAHansard 30 October 2002MINISTERIAL STATEMENTFishing ReformsHon. H. PALASZCZUK (Inala—ALP) (Minister for Primary Industries and Rural Communities)(9.59 a.m.), by leave: In recent months the government has detailed ...
Speech byHon. HENRY PALASZCZUKMEMBER FOR INALAHansard 6 November 2002MINISTERIAL STATEMENTDrought Industry Working GroupHon. H. PALASZCZUK (Inala—ALP) (Minister for Primary Industries and Rural Communities)(10.13 a.m.): Last week I met with farm organisations ...
Speech byHon. HENRY PALASZCZUKMEMBER FOR INALAHansard 22 August 2002MINISTERIAL STATEMENTDrought Declarations; Vaccinating Stock to Prevent BlacklegHon. H. PALASZCZUK (Inala—ALP) (Minister for Primary Industries and Rural Communities)(10.04 a.m.), by leave: ...
Speech byHon. HENRY PALASZCZUKMEMBER FOR INALAHansard 3 September 2002MINISTERIAL STATEMENTSugar IndustryHon. H. PALASZCZUK (Inala—ALP) (Minister for Primary Industries and Rural Communities)(10.21 a.m.), by leave: In the government's first term, major ...
Speech byHon. HENRY PALASZCZUKMEMBER FOR INALAHansard 18 September 2002PRIMARY INDUSTRIES LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLHon. H. PALASZCZUK (Inala—ALP) (Minister for Primary Industries and Rural Communities)(9.54 p.m.), in reply: At the outset, I want to thank all ...
Speech byHOWARD HOBBSMEMBER FOR WARREGOHansard 11 April 2002BUILDING AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr HOBBS (Warrego—NPA) (11.48 a.m.): This bill is important. I do not need to remindmembers of the origins of this legislation, that is, the tragic ...
Speech byHOWARD HOBBSMEMBER FOR WARREGOHansard 11 April 2002QUEENSLAND THOROUGHBRED RACING BOARDMr HOBBS (Warrego—NPA) (7.04 p.m.): Racing in Queensland has been put throughunnecessary angst with the restructure of the governance of racing in Queensland. The ...
Speech byHon. HENRY PALASZCZUKMEMBER FOR INALAHansard 7 November 2002MINISTERIAL STATEMENTDroughtHon. H. PALASZCZUK (Inala—ALP) (Minister for Primary Industries and Rural Communities)(10.10 a.m.): I can advise the House that the number of shires on ...
Speech byHon. HENRY PALASZCZUKMEMBER FOR INALAHansard 27 November 2002MINISTERIAL STATEMENTDrought HotlineHon. H. PALASZCZUK (Inala—ALP) (Minister for Primary Industries and Rural Communities)(10.08 a.m.): Earlier this month I met with representatives of farm ...
Speech byHon. HENRY PALASZCZUKMEMBER FOR INALAHansard 27 November 2002DROUGHTHon. H. PALASZCZUK (Inala—ALP) (Minister for Primary Industries and Rural Communities)(6.19 p.m.): I second the Premier's amendment to the motion. In doing so, I wish to address a ...
Speech byHOWARD HOBBSMEMBER FOR WARREGOHansard 10 April 2002RACING INDUSTRYMr HOBBS (Warrego—NPA) (10.29 a.m.): The Queensland racing industry is in revolt. Thethoroughbred racing industry is facing financial crisis because of the inadequate financial ...
Speech byMr JIM PEARCEMEMBER FOR FITZROYHansard 9 April 2002LAND PROTECTION [PEST AND STOCK ROUTE MANAGEMENT] BILLMr PEARCE (Fitzroy—ALP) (4.03 p.m.): It is a pleasure to join the debate today on the LandProtection (Pest and Stock Route Management) Bill 2001. ...
Speech byMr JIM PEARCEMEMBER FOR FITZROYHansard 9 May 2002TRANSPORT LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr PEARCE (Fitzroy—ALP) (12.41 p.m.): I wish to take a few minutes to speak about a roadissue in the Fitzroy electorate. The condition of the Kabra to Mount Morgan ...
Speech byMr JIM PEARCEMEMBER FOR FITZROYHansard 19 June 2002NATURAL RESOURCES AND MINES LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr PEARCE (Fitzroy—ALP) (12.32 a.m.): I rise to speak to the Natural Resources and MinesLegislation Amendment Bill, in particular, amendments to ...
Speech byHon. J. FOURASMEMBER FOR ASHGROVEHansard 27 November 2002INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS AMENDMENT BILLHon. J. FOURAS (Ashgrove—ALP) (5.15 p.m.): I am pleased to rise to support the IndustrialRelations Amendment Bill. The amendments being debated today will ...
Speech byHon. J. FOURASMEMBER FOR ASHGROVEHansard 28 November 2002DISCRIMINATION LAW AMENDMENT BILLHon. J. FOURAS (Ashgrove—ALP) (5.09 p.m.): I commend the member for Moggill, my friendDavid, for the courage he has shown and the forthright way in which he has ...
Speech byHon. J. FOURASMEMBER FOR ASHGROVEHansard 4 December 2002PROPERTY AGENTS AND MOTOR DEALERS AMENDMENT BILLHon. J. FOURAS (Ashgrove—ALP) (12.44 p.m.): The member for Southern Downs, theopposition spokesperson, made a number of points in his speech that ...
Speech byHon. J. FOURASMEMBER FOR ASHGROVEHansard 4 December 2002RULINGS, MOTIONS OF DISSENTHon. J. FOURAS (Ashgrove—ALP) (6.34 p.m.): Tonight the member for Nicklin opened thedebate by referring to standing order 124 which allows the chair—in this case, the ...
Speech byMr JIM PEARCEMEMBER FOR FITZROYHansard 20 February 2002PUBLIC LIABILITY INSURANCEMr PEARCE (Fitzroy—ALP) (6.33 p.m.): In supporting the amendment moved by the minister Imake it clear: the issue of rising insurance premiums has been of concern to ...
Speech byHon. J. FOURASMEMBER FOR ASHGROVEHansard 17 September 2002COMMUNITY SERVICES LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLINDIGENOUS COMMUNITIES LIQUOR LICENCES BILLHon. J. FOURAS (Ashgrove—ALP) (9.51 p.m.): I am pleased to rise to support the CommunityServices ...
Speech byHon. J. FOURASMEMBER FOR ASHGROVEHansard 17 September 2002DEATH OF GEORGE PIPPOSHon. J. FOURAS (Ashgrove—ALP) (11.37 p.m.): I rise to speak about the life of my friendGeorge Pippos. George touched the lives of so many people. This was starkly evident ...
Speech byHon. J. FOURASMEMBER FOR ASHGROVEHansard 23 October 2002CHILD CARE BILLHon. J. FOURAS (Ashgrove—ALP) (5.31 p.m.): I rise to speak to the Child Care Bill 2002.During my time in politics I have been involved with the child care issue in many ways. In ...
Speech byHon. J. FOURASMEMBER FOR ASHGROVEHansard 29 October 2002INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND; THIRD WORLD DEBTHon. J. FOURAS (Ashgrove—ALP) (11.44 a.m.): The IMF has recently issued a report card onthe Australia economy. Its report lauds the recent ...
Speech byHon. J. FOURASMEMBER FOR ASHGROVEHansard 21 August 2002PERSONAL INJURIES PROCEEDINGS AMENDMENT BILLHon. J. FOURAS (Ashgrove—ALP) (3.16 p.m.): At the height of the AMAQ's campaign onpersonal injury proceedings, a number of my constituents came to my ...
Speech byHon. J. FOURASMEMBER FOR ASHGROVEHansard 22 August 2002JUVENILE JUSTICE AMENDMENT BILLHon. J. FOURAS (Ashgrove—ALP) (11.49 a.m.): I am pleased to take part in the debate on theJuvenile Justice Amendment Bill and I commend the changes. The bill meets ...
Speech byHon. J. FOURASMEMBER FOR ASHGROVEHansard 4 September 2002ELECTRICAL SAFETY BILLHon. J. FOURAS (Ashgrove—ALP) (2.49 p.m.): I am pleased to take part in this debate andsupport the Electrical Safety Bill. This bill aims to eliminate the human cost to ...
Speech byHon. J. FOURASMEMBER FOR ASHGROVEHansard 17 September 2002MOTION OF CONDOLENCEDeaths of Mr G. P. Scassola, MP, and Mr H. B. Lowes, MPHon. J. FOURAS (Ashgrove—ALP) (10.04 a.m.): When I arrived in this parliament in 1977 I metGuelfi Scassola. I got to ...
Speech byMr JIM PEARCEMEMBER FOR FITZROYHansard 7 August 2002POLICE POWERS AND RESPONSIBILITIES AND ANOTHER ACT AMENDMENT BILLMr PEARCE (Fitzroy—ALP) (5.53 p.m.): As outlined in the explanatory notes under 'Objective ofthe legislation', the amendment bill ...
Speech byMr JIM PEARCEMEMBER FOR FITZROYHansard 7 August 2002AMBULANCE SERVICE SUBSCRIPTIONS, PRIVATE HEALTH FUNDSMr PEARCE (Fitzroy—ALP) (6.19 p.m.): I second the amendment moved by the minister. This isa government with a proud record of effective community ...
Speech byMr JIM PEARCEMEMBER FOR FITZROYHansard 7 August 2002POLICE POWERS AND RESPONSIBILITIES AND ANOTHER ACT AMENDMENT BILLSecond ReadingResumed (see p. 2769). Mr PEARCE (Fitzroy—ALP) (9.35 p.m.), continuing: In returning to the Police Powers ...
Speech byHon. J. FOURASMEMBER FOR ASHGROVEHansard 29 October 2002SUPERANNUATION LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLHon. J. FOURAS (Ashgrove—ALP) (3.56 p.m.): In rising to speak to the SuperannuationLegislation Amendment Bill, I am glad that I am the second member to ...
Speech byHon. J. FOURASMEMBER FOR ASHGROVEHansard 31 October 2002DRUG DIVERSION AMENDMENT BILLHon. J. FOURAS (Ashgrove—ALP) (4.00 p.m.): I am pleased to speak on the Drug DiversionAmendment Bill 2002. A couple of years ago I received a visit from the mother ...
Speech byHon. J. FOURASMEMBER FOR ASHGROVEHansard 7 November 2002MR SPEAKER'S RULINGMotion of DissentHon. J. FOURAS (Ashgrove—ALP) (11.42 p.m.): Motions of dissent on Speaker's rulings shouldnot be taken lightly. If the House supports this motion tonight, it ...
Speech byMr JIM PEARCEMEMBER FOR FITZROYHansard 20 June 2002BUDGET SPEECH 2002Mr PEARCE (Fitzroy—ALP) (5.59 p.m.): It gives me pleasure to speak to yet another Laborgovernment budget that delivers for families and a quality of life for all Queenslanders. I ...
Speech byMr JIM PEARCEMEMBER FOR FITZROYHansard 30 July 2002ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr PEARCE (Fitzroy—ALP) (6.15 p.m.): The bill before the House amends key provisions ofseveral acts—the Agricultural Standards Act 1994, the Exotic ...
Speech byHon. J. FOURASMEMBER FOR ASHGROVEHansard 26 November 2002APPROPRIATION BILL [No. 2]APPROPRIATION [PARLIAMENT] BILL [No. 2]Hon. J. FOURAS (Ashgrove—ALP) (2.40 p.m.): I am pleased to take part in this debate. This islegislation we debate at this time ...
Speech byCHRISTINE SMITHMEMBER FOR BURLEIGHHansard 10 May 2002RESIDENTIAL SERVICES [ACCOMMODATION] BILLMrs SMITH (Burleigh—ALP) (4.00 p.m.): I am pleased to offer my support for the ResidentialServices (Accommodation) Bill 2002. The purpose of this bill is to ...
Speech byCHRISTINE SMITHMEMBER FOR BURLEIGHHansard 16 May 2002TOBACCO LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMrs SMITH (Burleigh—ALP) (11.57 a.m.): I am pleased to support the Tobacco LegislationAmendment Bill 2002, which will prohibit smoking in bingo areas of licensed ...
Speech byCHRISTINE SMITHMEMBER FOR BURLEIGHHansard 20 June 2002BUDGET SPEECH 2002Mrs SMITH (Burleigh—ALP) (3.41 p.m.): I am proud to stand here today and acknowledge thatthis fifth state budget of the Beattie Labor government is all about families. It focuses ...
Speech byCHRISTINE SMITHMEMBER FOR BURLEIGHHansard 31 July 2002APPROPRIATION BILLS—ESTIMATES BMrs SMITH (Burleigh—ALP) (3.17 p.m.): I was very pleased to be part of Estimate CommitteeB. I thank Ministers Welford, Reynolds and McGrady for their willingness to ...
Speech byCHRISTINE SMITHMEMBER FOR BURLEIGHHansard 6 August 2002BOUNDARY CHANGES, STEPHENSMrs SMITH (Burleigh—ALP) (7.09 p.m.): I wish to speak about an issue that has causedconsiderable disturbance in my electorate over recent weeks. As honourable members ...
Speech byCHRISTINE SCOTTMEMBER FOR CHARTERS TOWERSHansard 19 June 2002NATURAL RESOURCES AND MINES LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMrs CHRISTINE SCOTT (Charters Towers—ALP) (1.08 a.m.): In rising to speak in support of thisbill, I place on record my congratulations ...
Speech byCHRISTINE SCOTTMEMBER FOR CHARTERS TOWERSHansard 20 June 2002BUDGET SPEECH 2002Mrs CHRISTINE SCOTT (Charters Towers—ALP) (9.02 p.m.): I rise to speak in support of thebudget brought down by our Treasurer, the Hon. Terry Mackenroth. I will detail ...
Speech byCHRISTINE SCOTTMEMBER FOR CHARTERS TOWERSHansard 21 June 2002DISABILITY SERVICES, FLINDERS SHIREMrs CHRISTINE SCOTT (Charters Towers—ALP) (2.38 p.m.): Today I draw the attention of theHouse to a very special group of people—a group of people who live ...
Speech byCHRISTINE SCOTTMEMBER FOR CHARTERS TOWERSHansard 6 August 2002PARLIAMENTARY SERVICE AMENDMENT BILLMrs CHRISTINE SCOTT (Charters Towers—ALP) (5.05 p.m.): I welcome this historic andgroundbreaking sitting of parliament in north Queensland. This is a ...
Speech byCHRISTINE SCOTTMEMBER FOR CHARTERS TOWERSHansard 3 September 2002FLYING FOX, CHARTERS TOWERSMrs CHRISTINE SCOTT (Charters Towers—ALP) (12.07 p.m.): I am sure it will come as nosurprise that today I would like to inform the House about the flying fox ...
Speech byCHRISTINE SCOTTMEMBER FOR CHARTERS TOWERSHansard 4 September 2002PHOENIX COURTMrs CHRISTINE SCOTT (Charters Towers—ALP) (8.52 p.m.): Tonight I rise to talk about aspecial group of people who have made a real difference to the community in which I ...
Speech byCHRISTINE SCOTTMEMBER FOR CHARTERS TOWERSHansard 18 September 2002PRIMARY INDUSTRIES LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMrs CHRISTINE SCOTT (Charters Towers—ALP) (5.43 p.m.): The Primary Industries LegislationAmendment Bill 2002 amends a range of legislation ...
Speech byCHRISTINE SCOTTMEMBER FOR CHARTERS TOWERSHansard 28 November 2002DISCRIMINATION LAW AMENDMENT BILLMrs CHRISTINE SCOTT (Charters Towers—ALP) (4.08 p.m.): It is a pleasure to rise to take partin debate on the Discrimination Law Amendment Bill 2002. I ...
Speech byCHRISTINE SCOTTMEMBER FOR CHARTERS TOWERSHansard 3 December 2002PLUMBING AND DRAINAGE BILLMrs CHRISTINE SCOTT (Charters Towers—ALP) (11.23 p.m.): It is a pleasure to rise tonight tospeak on the Plumbing and Drainage Bill 2002. The Plumbing and ...
Speech byCHRISTINE SMITHMEMBER FOR BURLEIGHHansard 20 February 2002EDUCATION [QUEENSLAND STUDIES AUTHORITY] BILLMrs SMITH (Burleigh—ALP) (2.52 p.m.): I am pleased to contribute to this debate on theEducation (Queensland Studies Authority) Bill 2001. This bill ...
Speech byCHRISTINE SMITHMEMBER FOR BURLEIGHHansard 21 February 2002SUBCONTRACTORS' CHARGES AMENDMENT BILLMrs SMITH (Burleigh—ALP) (5.16 p.m.): I am pleased to support the Subcontractors' ChargesAmendment Bill 2001. This bill is a result of contractors, ...
Speech byCHRISTINE SMITHMEMBER FOR BURLEIGHHansard 9 April 2002MIRIKAIMrs SMITH (Burleigh—ALP) (7.12 p.m.): Unless one has had a child involved in the use of illicitdrugs, it is impossible to imagine what parents and families go through. To raise a child and ...
Speech byCHRISTINE SMITHMEMBER FOR BURLEIGHHansard 11 April 2002BUILDING AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMrs SMITH (Burleigh—ALP) (2.58 p.m.): I rise to speak in support of the Building and OtherLegislation Amendment Bill 2001. There are 1,400 buildings ...
Speech byCHRISTINE SMITHMEMBER FOR BURLEIGHHansard 16 April 2002LIBRARY, WUJAL WUJALMrs SMITH (Burleigh—ALP) (7.22 p.m.): It is not news to anyone in this place that Aboriginalcommunities in Queensland suffer some appalling deprivations. One that we do not ...
Speech byCHRISTINE SCOTTMEMBER FOR CHARTERS TOWERSHansard 22 October 2002MINGELA STATE SCHOOL, ROBOCUP JUNIOR NATIONAL FINALSMrs CHRISTINE SCOTT (Charters Towers—ALP) (7.20 p.m.): Tonight I want to speak about awonderful group of children from my electorate. ...
Speech byCHRISTINE SCOTTMEMBER FOR CHARTERS TOWERSHansard 6 November 2002EMERGENCY SERVICES LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMrs CHRISTINE SCOTT (Charters Towers—ALP) (4.44 p.m.): It is a pleasure to rise toparticipate in this debate on the Emergency Services ...
Speech byCHRISTINE SCOTTMEMBER FOR CHARTERS TOWERSHansard 6 November 2002AIR FORCE CADETS, 108 SQUADRONMrs CHRISTINE SCOTT (Charters Towers—ALP) (7.16 p.m.): Tonight I wish to draw to theattention of this House a group of people from my community of whom I am ...
Speech byCHRISTINE SCOTTMEMBER FOR CHARTERS TOWERSHansard 9 April 2002LAND PROTECTION [PEST AND STOCK ROUTE MANAGEMENT] BILLMrs CHRISTINE SCOTT (Charters Towers—ALP) (4.26 p.m.): This bill draws attention to themagnificent public asset that is represented by ...
Speech byCHRISTINE SCOTTMEMBER FOR CHARTERS TOWERSHansard 14 May 2002TELEVISION COVERAGE, RURAL AREASMrs CHRISTINE SCOTT (Charters Towers—ALP) (7.29 p.m.): Those of us who do not live in themajor cities or on the coast often feel we are being forgotten by ...
Speech byCHRISTINE SCOTTMEMBER FOR CHARTERS TOWERSHansard 18 June 2002YEAR OF THE OUTBACKMrs CHRISTINE SCOTT (Charters Towers—ALP) (11.55 a.m.): The Year of the Outback is trulyspecial. When I was elected in February last year I never thought I would be asked ...
Speech byCHRISTINE SCOTTMEMBER FOR CHARTERS TOWERSHansard 21 February 2002EDUCATION [QUEENSLAND STUDIES AUTHORITY] BILLMrs CHRISTINE SCOTT (Charters Towers—ALP) (12.51 p.m.): I rise to support this bill and, indoing so, would like to comment on a number of ...
Speech byCHRISTINE SMITHMEMBER FOR BURLEIGHHansard 8 May 2002DOMESTIC VIOLENCEMrs SMITH (Burleigh—ALP) (7.08 p.m.): Yesterday I was proud to launch Domestic ViolencePrevention Week on the Gold Coast. I am not proud that we still have domestic violence but ...
Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 7 March 2002DOMESTIC VIOLENCE LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMs BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (4.46 p.m.): I compliment you, Mr Deputy Speaker Fouras, on yourfine portrait, which was unveiled yesterday. As I was listening to the ...
Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 11 April 2002BUILDING AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMs BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (12.31 p.m.): It is my pleasure to speak on this important bill, theBuilding and Other Legislation Amendment Bill. As has already ...
Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 11 April 2002ELECTORAL AND OTHER ACTS AMENDMENT BILLMs BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (6.18 p.m.): In my electorate of Cairns I have sometimes beenflattered by compliments on the speeches that I make. Over the years, one or ...
Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 11 April 2002WOREE STATE HIGH SCHOOLMs BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (7.19 p.m.): Tonight I rise to bring to the attention of honourablemembers an initiative by the school council of the Woree State High School in Cairns, ...
Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 18 April 2002CONSUMER CREDIT [QUEENSLAND] AMENDMENT BILLMs BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (4.14 p.m.): I wish to support the Consumer Credit (Queensland)Amendment Bill 2002 and, in particular, to recognise the important ...
Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 8 May 2002TRANSPORT LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMs BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (5.08 p.m.): I, too, rise in support of the Transport LegislationAmendment Bill 2002. I will signal some important elements of this bill so far ...
Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 10 May 2002RESIDENTIAL SERVICES [ACCREDITATION] BILLMs BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (11.01 a.m.): I am pleased indeed to stand with other Labormembers of the House in supporting the Residential Services (Accreditation) Bill ...
Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 14 May 2002STATE HOUSING AND OTHER ACTS AMENDMENT BILLMs BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (3.03 p.m.): I endorse most of the remarks made by the shadowminister. It is refreshing to find one among the conservative politicians ...
Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 19 February 2002EDUCATION [QUEENSLAND STUDIES AUTHORITY] BILLMs BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (5.27 p.m.): I am pleased to join other honourable members of theHouse in supporting the Education (Queensland Studies Authority) ...
Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 20 February 2002PUBLIC LIABILITY INSURANCEMs BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (6.44 p.m.): I am pleased to join other honourable members of theHouse in expressing concern about this very serious problem that is clearly ...
Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 21 February 2002SUBCONTRACTORS' CHARGES AMENDMENT BILLMs BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (5.24 p.m.): I am pleased to join other honourable members of theHouse in supporting the Subcontractors' Charges Amendment Bill. I must ...
Speech byHon. D. WELLSMEMBER FOR MURRUMBAHansard 30 October 2002MINISTERIAL STATEMENTEnvironmental Protection Agency, Wildlife Management Review Discussion PaperHon. D. M. WELLS (Murrumba—ALP) (Minister for Environment) (9.52 a.m.), by leave: I tablethe ...
Speech byHon. D. WELLSMEMBER FOR MURRUMBAHansard 31 October 2002MINISTERIAL STATEMENTWhale WatchingHon. D. M. WELLS (Murrumba—ALP) (Minister for Environment) (10.02 a.m.), by leave: TheHervey Bay Marine Park is a popular stopover for the humpback whales ...
Speech byHon. D. WELLSMEMBER FOR MURRUMBAHansard 6 November 2002MINISTERIAL STATEMENTSolar Schools Pilot ProgramHon. D. M. WELLS (Murrumba—ALP) (Minister for Environment) (10.04 a.m.): The Queenslandsolar schools pilot program is in the process of connecting ...
Speech byHon. D. WELLSMEMBER FOR MURRUMBAHansard 7 November 2002ENVIRONMENTAL LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLSecond ReadingHon. D. M. WELLS (Murrumba—ALP) (Minister for Environment) (11.59 a.m.): I move—That the bill be now read a second time.The bill provides for ...
Speech byHon. D. WELLSMEMBER FOR MURRUMBAHansard 26 November 2002MINISTERIAL STATEMENTQueensland Sustainable Energy Innovation FundHon. D. M. WELLS (Murrumba—ALP) (Minister for Environment) (10.02 a.m.): The QueenslandSustainable Energy Innovation Fund ...
Speech byHon. D. WELLSMEMBER FOR MURRUMBAHansard 27 November 2002MINISTERIAL STATEMENTSustainable Parks ProgramHon. D. M. WELLS (Murrumba—ALP) (Minister for Environment) (10.00 a.m.): The Queenslandgovernment is about to embark on an Australia first—a ...
Speech byHon. D. WELLSMEMBER FOR MURRUMBAHansard 27 November 2002ENVIRONMENTAL LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLHon. D. M. WELLS (Murrumba—ALP) (Minister for Environment) (3.01 p.m.), in reply: May Ithank all members who participated in the debate. The public does ...
Speech byHon. D. WELLSMEMBER FOR MURRUMBAHansard 28 November 2002MINISTERIAL STATEMENTEthanolHon. D. M. WELLS (Murrumba—ALP) (Minister for Environment) (9.58 a.m.): Unnecessaryregulatory barriers to the expansion of the fuel ethanol industry were lifted on 14 ...
Speech byHon. D. WELLSMEMBER FOR MURRUMBAHansard 4 December 2002MINISTERIAL STATEMENTState Coastal PlanHon. D. M. WELLS (Murrumba—ALP) (Minister for Environment) (10.02 a.m.): The state coastalplan commenced in February this year. The statewide framework was ...
Speech byHon. D. WELLSMEMBER FOR MURRUMBAHansard 5 December 2002MINISTERIAL STATEMENTGreat Walks of QueenslandHon. D. M. WELLS (Murrumba—ALP) (Minister for Environment) (10.11 a.m.): Today I willlaunch the government's Great Walks of Queensland initiative. ...
Speech byHon. D. WELLSMEMBER FOR MURRUMBAHansard 5 December 2002REVOCATION OF STATE FOREST AREASHon. D. M. WELLS (Murrumba—ALP) (Minister for Environment) (11.30 a.m.): I move—(1) That this House requests the Governor in Council to make a revocation by ...
Speech byHon. D. WELLSMEMBER FOR MURRUMBAHansard 5 December 2002REVOCATION OF STATE FOREST AREASHon. D. M. WELLS (Murrumba—ALP) (Minister for Environment) (12.00 p.m.), in reply: I thankhonourable members for their support of the motion, in particular the ...
Speech byHon. D. WELLSMEMBER FOR MURRUMBAHansard 5 December 2002PARLIAMENTARY AMNESTY GROUPHuman Rights of WomenHon. D. M. WELLS (Murrumba—ALP) (Minister for Environment) (12.33 p.m.): I move—That this House join Amnesty International in its campaign to ...
Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 19 February 2002PUBLIC LIABILITY INSURANCEMs BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (12.23 p.m.): I rise on a matter of some importance not only, I daresay, to my constituents in Cairns but to those of other honourable members and to ...
Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 17 April 2002CAIRNS MUSIC AND ARTS EXPORTSMs BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (10.28 a.m.): I am pleased to report to members a growing exportindustry in Cairns, and that is music and the arts. There has been a fine and long ...
Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 17 April 2002PUBLIC RECORDS BILLMs BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (3.37 p.m.): I am pleased, indeed, to follow the honourable memberfor Bulimba and note that his speech to this parliament today will forever form part of the ...
Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 17 April 2002CORPORATE ASSISTANCE GRANTSMs BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (6.49 p.m.): Tonight I rise to oppose the motion moved by theLeader of the Opposition and to strongly support that amended motion moved by Minister ...
Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 18 April 2002TOURISM, RACING AND FAIR TRADING [MISCELLANEOUS] BILLMs BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (3.16 p.m.): I am pleased to support the Tourism, Racing and FairTrading (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2002. In particular, ...
Speech byDESLEY BOYLEMEMBER FOR CAIRNSHansard 15 May 2002ONE-DAY INTERNATIONAL CRICKET MATCHES, CAIRNSMs BOYLE (Cairns—ALP) (10.28 a.m.): I am pleased to inform the House of the recentannouncement by the Australian Cricket Board that a test match between ...
Speech byMrs D. PRATTMEMBER FOR NANANGOHansard 3 December 2002SOUTH-EAST QUEENSLAND REGIONAL FOREST AGREEMENTMrs PRATT (Nanango—Ind) (12.10 p.m.): An article headed 'Environment minister successful inBBQing koalas', with the subheading 'State development lost ...
Speech byMrs D. PRATTMEMBER FOR NANANGOHansard 3 December 2002MR J. BAZANT; JOHN TONGE CENTREMrs PRATT (Nanango—Ind) (12.13 a.m.): I would like to bring to the attention of the parliamentand the minister a situation that is having an extremely negative effect ...
Speech byMrs D. PRATTMEMBER FOR NANANGOHansard 4 December 2002TERRORISM [COMMONWEALTH POWERS] BILLMrs PRATT (Nanango—Ind) (9.36 p.m.): I rise to speak to this Terrorism (CommonwealthPowers) Bill 2002 and in so doing my sympathies go to all those who suffer ...
Speech byMrs D. PRATTMEMBER FOR NANANGOHansard 4 December 2002WATER, KILCOY SHIREMrs PRATT (Nanango—Ind) (11.03 p.m.): Bob and Betty Baker have a farm at Neurum in theKilcoy shire on Neurum Creek and the Stanley River. They have licences to irrigate from both ...
Speech byDON LIVINGSTONEMEMBER FOR IPSWICH WESTHansard 19 February 2002DR HILDA DES ARTSMr LIVINGSTONE (Ipswich West—ALP) (7.17 p.m.): On Sunday, 17 February 2002, the Ipswichcommunity lost one of its most loved and respected senior citizens who was truly ...
Speech byMrs D. PRATTMEMBER FOR NANANGOHansard 26 November 2002NATIVE TIMBER FORESTSMrs PRATT (Nanango—Ind) (11.37 p.m.): I rise to speak about a letter that I received from aconstituent congratulating Department of Primary Industries staff on workshops on ...
Speech byMrs D. PRATTMEMBER FOR NANANGOHansard 27 November 2002VOLUNTARY ASSUMPTION OF RISK BILLMrs PRATT (Nanango—Ind) (9.42 p.m.): I rise to speak to the Voluntary Assumption of Risk Bill2002. I fully support the intent of this bill. The signing of a waiver ...
Speech byMrs D. PRATTMEMBER FOR NANANGOHansard 28 November 2002DISCRIMINATION LAW AMENDMENT BILLMrs PRATT (Nanango—Ind) (9.09 p.m.): I rise to speak on the Discrimination Law AmendmentBill 2002 that has been introduced without any true public consultation ...
Speech byMrs D. PRATTMEMBER FOR NANANGOHansard 28 November 2002CHILD PROTECTION; SCHOOLS IN RURAL AREASMrs PRATT (Nanango—Ind) (2.10 a.m.): I rise to speak on the protection of children and howcommunity organisations are becoming involved in an issue that is ...
Speech byDON LIVINGSTONEMEMBER FOR IPSWICH WESTHansard 21 June 2002BUDGET SPEECH 2002Mr LIVINGSTONE (Ipswich West—ALP) (12.00 p.m.): It is certainly a great honour to risein support of this great Labor budget. This is a budget for all of Queensland, and the ...
Speech byDON LIVINGSTONEMEMBER FOR IPSWICH WESTHansard 21 June 2002TELESCOPIC PRUNING SAWMr LIVINGSTONE (Ipswich West—ALP) (2.33 p.m.): I would like to draw to the attentionof the House a particular telescopic pruning saw which remains on the market today, ...
Speech byDON LIVINGSTONEMEMBER FOR IPSWICH WESTHansard 30 July 2002REGISTRATION OF MEDICAL PRACTITIONERSMr LIVINGSTONE (Ipswich West—ALP) (11.55 a.m.): I wish to bring to the attention ofthe House the ridiculous situation in which a doctor, Noel Philip ...
Speech byDON LIVINGSTONEMEMBER FOR IPSWICH WESTHansard 1 August 2002APPROPRIATION BILLS [ESTIMATES COMMITTEE F]Mr LIVINGSTONE (Ipswich West—ALP) (2.32 p.m.): It is a pleasure to rise in support ofthe report of Estimates Committee F. I congratulate Ministers ...
Speech byMrs D. PRATTMEMBER FOR NANANGOHansard 7 November 2002FAIR TRADING AND ANOTHER ACT AMENDMENT BILLMrs PRATT (Nanango—Ind) (12.18 p.m.): I rise to speak to the Fair Trading and Another ActAmendment Bill 2002 as this form of legislation is essential in ...
Speech byMrs D. PRATTMEMBER FOR NANANGOHansard 7 November 2002FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACTMrs PRATT (Nanango—Ind) (6.35 p.m.): I rise to support the motion moved by the LiberalLeader, Mr Quinn. I wish to quote what has been said about section 36(1)—In its ...
Speech byMrs D. PRATTMEMBER FOR NANANGOHansard 7 November 2002PAYROLL TAXMrs PRATT (Nanango—Ind) (12.02 a.m.): I rise to speak about payroll tax, which is hamperingmany rural businesses that are competing with major companies. I received a letter from a ...
Speech byMrs D. PRATTMEMBER FOR NANANGOHansard 26 November 2002OCCUPANTS (HOME INVASION) PROTECTION BILLSecond ReadingMrs PRATT (Nanango—Ind) (10.17 a.m.): I move—That the bill be now read a second time.The purpose of this bill is to recognise in legislation ...
Speech byMrs D. PRATTMEMBER FOR NANANGOHansard 26 November 2002DOG IMPOUNDMENTMrs PRATT (Nanango—Ind) (10.29 a.m.): It is bad that we judge a dog on its appearancealone, as the law now stands: if it looks like a dangerous breed, it must be. The recently high ...
Speech byDON LIVINGSTONEMEMBER FOR IPSWICH WESTHansard 4 September 2002ELECTRICAL SAFETY BILLMr LIVINGSTONE (Ipswich West—ALP) (3.36 p.m.): I rise in support of the ElectricalSafety Bill. As a former electricity worker I am pleased to have the opportunity to ...
Speech byDON LIVINGSTONEMEMBER FOR IPSWICH WESTHansard 17 September 2002QUEENSLAND 500; MR T. COCHRANEMr LIVINGSTONE (Ipswich West—ALP) (10.28 a.m.): Traditionally, Friday the 13th is aday when we are likely to be hit with unexpected bad luck. This time it ...
Speech byDON LIVINGSTONEMEMBER FOR IPSWICH WESTHansard 18 September 2002BORAL HANCOCK PLYWOODMr LIVINGSTONE (Ipswich West—ALP) (10.26 p.m.): I take this opportunity toacknowledge the outstanding achievements of Boral Hancock Plywood in Ipswich in ...
Speech byDON LIVINGSTONEMEMBER FOR IPSWICH WESTHansard 21 February 2002SUBCONTRACTORS' CHARGES AMENDMENT BILLMr LIVINGSTONE (Ipswich West—ALP) (4.59 p.m.): I rise today in support of theSubcontractors' Charges Amendment Bill. In so doing, I congratulate the ...
Speech byDON LIVINGSTONEMEMBER FOR IPSWICH WESTHansard 10 May 2002RESIDENTIAL SERVICES [ACCOMMODATION] BILLMr LIVINGSTONE (Ipswich West—ALP) (12.20 p.m.): I rise in support of the ResidentialServices (Accommodation) Bill. In so doing, I congratulate the ...
Speech byDON LIVINGSTONEMEMBER FOR IPSWICH WESTHansard 14 May 2002COMMUNITY RENEWAL PROGRAMMr LIVINGSTONE (Ipswich West—ALP) (7.04 p.m.): I advise the House of the significantinvestment the state government has provided through the Community Renewal Program ...
Speech byDON LIVINGSTONEMEMBER FOR IPSWICH WESTHansard 21 August 2002GENERAL PRACTITIONER SHORTAGE, IPSWICHMr LIVINGSTONE (Ipswich-West—ALP) (11.30 p.m.): The situation regarding theshortage of GPs in Australia has been one of concern for some time and is now ...
Speech byMrs D. PRATTMEMBER FOR NANANGOHansard 29 November 2002PRIMARY PRODUCERSMrs PRATT (Nanango—Ind) (5.27 p.m.): I have often sat in this parliament and listened to theviews expressed by members speaking on issues about which they appear to know very ...
Speech byDON LIVINGSTONEMEMBER FOR IPSWICH WESTHansard 8 August 2002WALLOON STATE SCHOOLMr LIVINGSTONE (Ipswich West—ALP) (5.42 p.m.): It is appropriate at this time toacknowledge the outstanding achievement of the Walloon State School in reaching its ...
Speech byHon. GORDON NUTTALLMEMBER FOR SANDGATEHansard 21 August 2002PUBLIC SECTOR, ENTERPRISE BARGAININGHon. G. R. NUTTALL (Sandgate—ALP) (Minister for Industrial Relations) (6.19 p.m.): I ampleased to be able to second the amendment by the Premier this ...
Speech byHon. GORDON NUTTALLMEMBER FOR SANDGATEHansard 4 September 2002MINISTERIAL STATEMENTEnterprise BargainingHon. G. R. NUTTALL (Sandgate—ALP) (Minister for Industrial Relations) (11.19 a.m.), by leave:In a little over a week the government has made ...
Speech byHon. GORDON NUTTALLMEMBER FOR SANDGATEHansard 4 September 2002ELECTRICAL SAFETY BILLHon. G. R. NUTTALL (Sandgate—ALP) (Minister for Industrial Relations) (4.08 p.m.), in reply:Firstly, I thank all members of this parliament for their support of this ...
Speech byHon. GORDONNUTTALLMEMBER FOR SANDGATEHansard 17 April 2002PRIVATE EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES AND OTHER ACTS AMENDMENT BILLHon. G. R. NUTTALL (Sandgate—ALP) (Minister for Industrial Relations) (11.56 a.m.), in reply:In commencing my response, I thank all ...
Speech byHon. GORDONNUTTALLMEMBER FOR SANDGATEHansard 18 April 2002MINISTERIAL STATEMENTYouth Advisory ServiceHon. G. R. NUTTALL (Sandgate—ALP) (Minister for Industrial Relations) (10.10 a.m.), by leave:Last Friday I had the great pleasure of launching ...
Speech byHon. GORDONNUTTALLMEMBER FOR SANDGATEHansard 8 May 2002MINISTERIAL STATEMENTWorkCoverHon. G. R. NUTTALL (Sandgate—ALP) (Minister for Industrial Relations) (10.11 a.m.), by leave:The Premier and I have announced more good news for employers in ...
Speech byHon. GORDONNUTTALLMEMBER FOR SANDGATEHansard 9 May 2002MINISTERIAL STATEMENTSmart State Training InitiativeHon. G. R. NUTTALL (Sandgate—ALP) (Minister for Industrial Relations) (10.21 a.m.), by leave:The Queensland Labor government is leading ...
Speech byHon. GORDONNUTTALLMEMBER FOR SANDGATEHansard 7 August 2002MINISTERIAL STATEMENTUnderpayment of Employees, On-the-Spot FinesHon. G. R. NUTTALL (Sandgate—ALP) (Minister for Industrial Relations) (10.20 a.m.), by leave:The issue of employees being ...
Speech byHon. GORDONNUTTALLMEMBER FOR SANDGATEHansard 7 August 2002ELECTRICAL SAFETY BILLSecond ReadingHon. G. R. NUTTALL (Sandgate—ALP) (Minister for Industrial Relations) (11.46 a.m.): I move—That the bill be now read a second time.I am very pleased to ...
Speech byHon. GORDON NUTTALLMEMBER FOR SANDGATEHansard 7 November 2002WORKCOVER QUEENSLAND AMENDMENT BILLSecond ReadingHon. G. R. NUTTALL (Sandgate—ALP) (Minister for Industrial Relations) (11.42 a.m.): I move—That the bill be now read a second time.When the ...
Speech byHon. GORDON NUTTALLMEMBER FOR SANDGATEHansard 27 November 2002WORKCOVER QUEENSLAND AMENDMENT BILLHon. G. R. NUTTALL (Sandgate—ALP) (Minister for Industrial Relations) (4.43 p.m.), in reply: Ifirstly thank all honourable members for their ...
Speech byHon. GORDON NUTTALLMEMBER FOR SANDGATEHansard 27 November 2002INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS AMENDMENT BILLHon. G. R. NUTTALL (Sandgate—ALP) (Minister for Industrial Relations) (5.56 p.m.), in reply: Ithank all members for their contributions to the debate ...
Speech byHon. GORDON NUTTALLMEMBER FOR SANDGATEHansard 23 October 2002MINISTERIAL STATEMENTTractor SafetyHon. G. R. NUTTALL (Sandgate—ALP) (Minister for Industrial Relations) (10.13 a.m.), by leave:I am pleased to be able to announce today new measures being ...
Speech byHon. GORDON NUTTALLMEMBER FOR SANDGATEHansard 30 October 2002MINISTERIAL STATEMENTSkin Penetrating Injuries AuditHon. G. R. NUTTALL (Sandgate—ALP) (Minister for Industrial Relations) (10.11 a.m.), by leave:Protecting workers from the dangers of ...
Speech byHon. GORDON NUTTALLMEMBER FOR SANDGATEHansard 7 November 2002INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS AMENDMENT BILLSecond ReadingHon. G. R. NUTTALL (Sandgate—ALP) (Minister for Industrial Relations) (11.34 a.m.): I move—That the bill be now read a second time.The ...
Speech byHon. GORDONNUTTALLMEMBER FOR SANDGATEHansard 30 July 2002MINISTERIAL STATEMENTEnterprise BargainingHon. G. R. NUTTALL (Sandgate—ALP) (Minister for Industrial Relations) (10.04 a.m.), by leave:Under the system of enterprise bargaining, the government ...
Speech byHon. GORDONNUTTALLMEMBER FOR SANDGATEHansard 31 July 2002APPROPRIATION BILLS—ESTIMATES CHon. G. R. NUTTALL (Sandgate—ALP) (Minister for Industrial Relations) (4.35 p.m.): I thank allmembers of the committee for their contributions to the debate. We ...
Speech byHon. GORDONNUTTALLMEMBER FOR SANDGATEHansard 6 August 2002MINISTERIAL STATEMENTElectrical Safety in Rural AreasHon. G. R. NUTTALL (Sandgate—ALP) (Minister for Industrial Relations) (10.21 a.m.), by leave:This government has been very outspoken about ...
Speech byHon. GORDONNUTTALLMEMBER FOR SANDGATEHansard 15 May 2002MINISTERIAL STATEMENTUnfair Dismissal LawsHon. G. R. NUTTALL (Sandgate—ALP) (Minister for Industrial Relations) (10.21 a.m.), by leave:The Federal Workplace Relations Minister, Tony Abbott, has ...
Speech byHon. GORDONNUTTALLMEMBER FOR SANDGATEHansard 16 May 2002MINISTERIAL STATEMENTBuilding Industry ReformsHon. G. R. NUTTALL (Sandgate—ALP) (Minister for Industrial Relations) (11.37 a.m.), by leave:I would like to announce significant new reforms being ...
Speech byHon. GORDONNUTTALLMEMBER FOR SANDGATEHansard 19 June 2002MINISTERIAL STATEMENTWorkplace Health and SafetyHon. G. R. NUTTALL (Sandgate—ALP) (Minister for Industrial Relations) (10.06 a.m.), by leave:I want to announce an important national decision ...
Speech byHon. GORDON NUTTALLMEMBER FOR SANDGATEHansard 18 September 2002MINISTERIAL STATEMENTHawke Report; Enterprise BargainingHon. G. R. NUTTALL (Sandgate—ALP) (Minister for Industrial Relations) (9.48 a.m.), by leave:The government and the trade union ...
Speech byHon. GORDON NUTTALLMEMBER FOR SANDGATEHansard 19 September 2002MINISTERIAL STATEMENTTime and Wages AuditHon. G. R. NUTTALL (Sandgate—ALP) (Minister for Industrial Relations) (10.17 a.m.), by leave:I warmly congratulate the class of '92 on its 10th ...
Speech byHon. GORDONNUTTALLMEMBER FOR SANDGATEHansard 8 August 2002MINISTERIAL STATEMENTWork and Family Unit Issues PaperHon. G. R. NUTTALL (Sandgate—ALP) (Minister for Industrial Relations) (10.13 a.m.), by leave:This government made an election commitment ...
Speech byHon. GORDON NUTTALLMEMBER FOR SANDGATEHansard 20 August 2002MINISTERIAL STATEMENTWorkplace Health and Safety Innovation Awards; Boarding House Fire, SandgateHon. G. R. NUTTALL (Sandgate—ALP) (Minister for Industrial Relations) (10.13 a.m.), by ...
Speech byHOWARD HOBBSMEMBER FOR WARREGOHansard 27 November 2002VOLUNTARY ASSUMPTION OF RISK BILLMr HOBBS (Warrego—NPA) (9.32 p.m.): I will bet pounds to peanuts that the government bill inthis respect, as the member for Callide said, will virtually mirror ...
Speech byHOWARD HOBBSMEMBER FOR WARREGOHansard 27 November 2002CRIMINAL PROCEEDS CONFISCATION BILLMr HOBBS (Warrego—NPA) (11.55 p.m.): I am pleased to speak to the Criminal ProceedsConfiscation Bill tonight. It is about time that we had this legislation. It ...
Speech byHOWARD HOBBSMEMBER FOR WARREGOHansard 28 November 2002DISCRIMINATION LAW AMENDMENT BILLMr HOBBS (Warrego—NPA) (11.45 p.m.): Logic does not always play a strong part in politics.Nor does commonsense or fairness. It is a case of winner takes all and ...
Speech byHOWARD HOBBSMEMBER FOR WARREGOHansard 3 December 2002EDUCATION [MISCELLANEOUS AMENDMENTS] BILLMr HOBBS (Warrego—NPA) (6.20 p.m.): I am pleased to rise to speak to the Education(Miscellaneous Amendments) Bill 2002. There are a number of issues that ...
Speech byHOWARD HOBBSMEMBER FOR WARREGOHansard 8 November 2002INTEGRATED RESORT DEVELOPMENT AMENDMENT BILLSecond ReadingResumed from 22 October (see p. 3900).Mr HOBBS (Warrego—NPA) (11.03 a.m.): I am pleased to rise to speak to the IntegratedResort ...
Speech byHOWARD HOBBSMEMBER FOR WARREGOHansard 26 November 2002LAND CLEARINGMr HOBBS (Warrego—NPA) (12.19 p.m.): I wish to inform Queenslanders of the underhandedand sneaky way this Labor government is using the court system to harass land-holders and ...
Speech byHOWARD HOBBSMEMBER FOR WARREGOHansard 26 November 2002APPROPRIATION BILL [No. 2]APPROPRIATION [PARLIAMENT] BILL [No. 2]Mr HOBBS (Warrego—NPA) (4.19 p.m.): I am pleased to rise to speak to the appropriationdebate today. A lot has been said in relation ...
Speech byHOWARD HOBBSMEMBER FOR WARREGOHansard 26 November 2002VEGETATION MANAGEMENT ACTMr HOBBS (Warrego—NPA) (11.54 p.m.): This morning in the debate on matters of publicinterest I spoke about the sneaky and underhanded way in which the Department of ...
Speech byJAN JARRATTMEMBER FOR WHITSUNDAYHansard 21 February 2002EDUCATION [QUEENSLAND STUDIES AUTHORITY] BILLMs JARRATT (Whitsunday—ALP) (12.15 p.m.): I rise in support of the Education (QueenslandStudies Authority) Bill 2001. I welcome the bill, which will ...
Speech byJAN JARRATTMEMBER FOR WHITSUNDAYHansard 9 April 2002NATIONAL FOSTER CARE DAYMs JARRATT (Whitsunday—ALP) (7.29 p.m.): In a perfect world, all children would be lovedand nurtured, would have ample food and shelter, would be intellectually and ...
Speech byJAN JARRATTMEMBER FOR WHITSUNDAYHansard 11 April 2002BUILDING AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMs JARRATT (Whitsunday—ALP) (12.41 p.m.): This bill has particular relevance to myelectorate as it concerns the requirement to improve fire safety in ...
Speech byJAN JARRATTMEMBER FOR WHITSUNDAYHansard 16 April 2002PRIVATE EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES AND OTHER ACTS AMENDMENT BILLMs JARRATT (Whitsunday—ALP) (5.14 p.m.): It is with pleasure that I rise in support of thePrivate Employment Agencies and Other Acts ...
Speech byJAN JARRATTMEMBER FOR WHITSUNDAYHansard 10 May 2002RESIDENTIAL SERVICES [ACCREDITATION] BILLMs JARRATT (Whitsunday—ALP) (10.36 a.m.): I am very pleased today to rise in support of theResidential Services (Accreditation) Bill 2002. In my first speech ...
Speech byJAN JARRATTMEMBER FOR WHITSUNDAYHansard 14 May 2002STATE HOUSING AND OTHER ACTS AMENDMENT BILLMs JARRATT (Whitsunday—ALP) (4.45 p.m.): I rise in support of the State Housing and OtherActs Amendment Bill. In particular, I want to address the ...
Speech byHOWARD HOBBSMEMBER FOR WARREGOHansard 3 December 2002PLUMBING AND DRAINAGE BILLSecond ReadingResumed from 29 October (see p. 4145).Mr HOBBS (Warrego—NPA) (9.30 p.m.): It is my pleasure tonight to support the Plumbing andDrainage Bill 2002. The ...
Speech byHOWARD HOBBSMEMBER FOR WARREGOHansard 5 December 2002INTEGRATED PLANNING AMENDMENT BILLSecond ReadingMr HOBBS (Warrego—NPA) (10.26 a.m.): I move—That the bill be now read a second time.The objective of this bill is to amend the Integrated Planning ...
Speech byJAN JARRATTMEMBER FOR WHITSUNDAYHansard 19 February 2002REEF PROTECTIONMs JARRATT (Whitsunday—ALP) (11.54 a.m.): The Great Barrier Reef may well beQueensland's most valuable asset. The existence of the World Heritage listed Great Barrier Reef is ...
Speech byJAN JARRATTMEMBER FOR WHITSUNDAYHansard 20 February 2002LOCAL GOVERNMENT AMENDMENT BILLMs JARRATT (Whitsunday—ALP) (10.24 p.m.): I rise to oppose the private member's bill beforethe House this evening. I repeat some of the sentiments already placed ...
Speech byHOWARD HOBBSMEMBER FOR WARREGOHansard 27 November 2002DROUGHTMr HOBBS (Warrego—NPA) (6.35 p.m.): I am pleased to be able to participate in this debatetonight. The Premier has asked for bipartisan support, but how can we give bipartisan support when ...
Speech byHOWARD HOBBSMEMBER FOR WARREGOHansard 3 December 2002DROUGHTMr HOBBS (Warrego—NPA) (11.56 p.m.): The Beattie government's response to the currentdrought across much of Queensland is appalling. The task of compiling exceptional ...
Speech byJEFF SEENEYMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard 28 November 2002SALINITY IN QUEENSLANDMr SEENEY (Callide—NPA) (10.22 a.m.): Last week the Queensland Country Life published aspecial report entitled 'Why salinity is not an issue'. Because I do not have time to ...
Speech byJEFF SEENEYMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard 28 November 2002DISCRIMINATION LAW AMENDMENT BILLMr SEENEY (Callide—NPA) (11.44 a.m.): I rise to second the amendment moved by themember for Beaudesert. I urge every member in this House to give it some ...
Speech byJEFF SEENEYMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard 3 December 2002PLUMBING AND DRAINAGE BILLMr SEENEY (Callide—NPA) (10.10 p.m.): I rise to make a contribution to the Plumbing andDrainage Bill 2002. In so doing, I certainly echo the sentiments that were expressed ...
Speech byHon. J. FOURASMEMBER FOR ASHGROVEHansard 18 June 2002MOTION OF CONDOLENCE—DEATH OF MR C. J. BENNETT, MPHon. J. FOURAS (Ashgrove—ALP) (9.54 a.m.): As a former member for South Brisbane I, too,would like to join in this condolence motion on the death ...
Speech byHon. J. FOURASMEMBER FOR ASHGROVEHansard 19 June 2002PERSONAL INJURIES PROCEEDINGS BILLHon. J. FOURAS (Ashgrove—ALP) (10.08 p.m.): I am pleased to take part in the PersonalInjuries Proceedings Bill debate in the House today. Shared risk provides the ...
Speech byHon. J. FOURASMEMBER FOR ASHGROVEHansard 21 June 2002BUDGET SPEECH 2002Hon. J. FOURAS (Ashgrove—ALP) (12.13 p.m.): I am pleased to take part in this budgetdebate. The member for Moggill, who is this parliament's most ardent pro-market advocate, and ...
Speech byJEFF SEENEYMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard 4 December 2002TERRORISM [COMMONWEALTH POWERS] BILLMr SEENEY (Callide—NPA) (9.07 p.m.): As shadow minister for police, I feel that I have a clearobligation to make a contribution to this debate. I certainly would ...
Speech byJEFF SEENEYMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard 5 December 2002REVOCATION OF STATE FOREST AREASMr SEENEY (Callide—NPA) (11.42 a.m.): I rise to make some comments in this debate aboutthe revocation of a small area of the Goodnight Scrub National Park to make the ...
Speech byHon. J. FOURASMEMBER FOR ASHGROVEHansard 17 April 2002PUBLIC RECORDS BILLHon. J. FOURAS (Ashgrove—ALP) (3.17 p.m.): The two issues I wish to address are the impactof this bill on government owned corporations and the management of ministerial ...
Speech byHon. J. FOURASMEMBER FOR ASHGROVEHansard 17 April 2002ELECTORAL [FRAUDULENT ACTIONS] AMENDMENT BILLHon. J. FOURAS (Ashgrove—ALP) (9.45 p.m.): Government members have tonight totallydemolished the fundamentals of this bill. As the member for Algester ...
Speech byHon. J. FOURASMEMBER FOR ASHGROVEHansard 9 May 2002CHILDREN IN DETENTION CENTRESHon. J. FOURAS (Ashgrove—ALP) (7.33 p.m.): There are 500 children seeking asylum indetention centres under the control of Australian authorities. Some of these children ...
Speech byHon. J. FOURASMEMBER FOR ASHGROVEHansard 19 February 2002ELGIN MARBLESHon. J. FOURAS (Ashgrove—ALP) (7.29 p.m.): In 1801, agents of Lord Elgin began the task ofremoving about half of the Parthenon marbles and these are now housed in the British ...
Speech byHon. J. FOURASMEMBER FOR ASHGROVEHansard 8 March 2002DOMESTIC VIOLENCE LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLHon. J. FOURAS (Ashgrove—ALP) (3.47 p.m.): There is an old English saying: a woman, a dogand a walnut tree; the more you belt them the better they be. I ...
Speech byHon. J. FOURASMEMBER FOR ASHGROVEHansard 16 April 2002PRIVATE EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES AND OTHER ACTS AMENDMENT BILLHon. J. FOURAS (Ashgrove—ALP) (4.58 p.m.): I am fortunate to be following the member forClayfield in this debate, because we all know that ...
Speech byHon. J. FOURASMEMBER FOR ASHGROVEHansard 15 May 2002ADOPTION OF CHILDREN AMENDMENT BILLHon. J. FOURAS (Ashgrove—ALP) (2.47 p.m.): I am pleased to take part in the Adoption ofChildren Amendment Bill. I specifically wish to address issues relating to ...
Speech byJEFF SEENEYMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard 27 November 2002VOLUNTARY ASSUMPTION OF RISK BILLMr SEENEY (Callide—NPA) (9.21 p.m.): I take much pleasure in rising to support the privatemember's bill that was introduced by the member for Southern Downs. At the ...
Speech byJEFF SEENEYMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard 27 November 2002NATHAN DAMMr SEENEY (Callide—NPA) (2.01 a.m.): In 1998 the then Borbidge government gave the go-ahead for the Nathan Dam to be built on the Dawson River between Taroom and Theodore. ...
Speech byHon. J. FOURASMEMBER FOR ASHGROVEHansard 6 August 2002PARLIAMENTARY SERVICE AMENDMENT BILLHon. J. FOURAS (Ashgrove—ALP) (2.52 p.m.): I am pleased to take part in this debate. It isinteresting when one comes into these precincts to see signs around ...
Speech byJEFF SEENEYMEMBER FOR CALLIDEHansard 27 November 2002DROUGHTMr SEENEY (Callide—NPA) (6.45 p.m.): I rise to support the motion moved by the Leader ofthe Opposition tonight and to sum up this debate on behalf of the opposition. Nothing ...
Speech byCARRYN SULLIVANMEMBER FOR PUMICESTONEHansard 20 August 2002LOCAL GOVERNMENT AMENDMENT BILLMrs CARRYN SULLIVAN (Pumicestone—ALP) (6.27 p.m.): I am pleased to rise in support ofthe Local Government Amendment Bill 2002. I am also pleased that the ...
Speech byCARRYN SULLIVANMEMBER FOR PUMICESTONEHansard 22 August 2002JUVENILE JUSTICE AMENDMENT BILLMrs CARRYN SULLIVAN (Pumicestone—ALP) (2.47 p.m.): This bill will not only amend but alsosubstantially overhaul the Juvenile Justice Act 1993 and other ...
Speech byCARRYN SULLIVANMEMBER FOR PUMICESTONEHansard 8 August 2002DRUGS MISUSE AMENDMENT BILLMrs CARRYN SULLIVAN (Pumicestone—ALP) (4.14 p.m.): The Drugs Misuse Amendment Bill2002 is a very important and natural extension of existing sections of the act that ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 9 April 2002SUICIDE, OLDER MALESDr WATSON (Moggill—Lib) (7.07 p.m.): Over the weekend I attended a conference on theSunshine Coast. Another attendee at that conference, Mr Jack Backer, Treasurer of the ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 10 April 2002LAND PROTECTION [PEST AND STOCK ROUTE MANAGEMENT] BILLDr WATSON (Moggill—Lib) (12.26 p.m.): In speaking to the Land Protection (Pest and StockRoute Management) Bill, I wish to refer briefly to ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 10 April 2002CRIME STATISTICSDr WATSON (Moggill—Lib) (6.32 p.m.): I enter the debate to support the motion moved by themember for Robina and seconded by the member for Caloundra. In doing so, I cannot help ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 10 April 2002ELECTORAL[RESIGNATION OF MEMBERS] AMENDMENT BILLDr WATSON (Moggill—Lib) (10.06 p.m.): I was not intending to speak on this bill, because themember for Robina has already explained why the Liberal ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 16 April 2002PONY CLUB ASSOCIATION OF QUEENSLANDDr WATSON (Moggill—Lib) (7.25 p.m.): In common with other members, last week I received aletter from the state president of the Pony Club Association of ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 19 February 2002LIQUOR LICENSINGDr WATSON (Moggill—Lib) (12.18 p.m.): On 11 January 2002, the Liquor Appeals Tribunalhanded down a decision which overturned the decision of the Chief Executive Officer of the ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 19 February 2002KENMORE POLICE STATIONDr WATSON (Moggill—Lib) (7.08 p.m.): On 27 December the ANZ bank at Kenmore wasrobbed yet again. The ANZ bank, unlike the Westpac bank, which was robbed last year, is ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 6 March 2002TRADING [ALLOWABLE HOURS] AMENDMENT BILLDr WATSON (Moggill—Lib) (4.03 p.m.): The Liberal Party will be supporting the Trading(Allowable Hours) Bill before the House. We realise this legislation has ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 6 March 2002LIQUOR APPEALS TRIBUNAL, CHEERS TAVERNDr WATSON (Moggill—Lib) (11.27 p.m.): In the debate on matters of public interest on 19February I indicated that the decision by the Liquor Appeals Tribunal in ...
Speech byMr D. BRISKEYMEMBER FOR CLEVELANDHansard 30 October 2002MIGRANT WOMENMr BRISKEY (Cleveland—ALP) (11.25 p.m.): I wish to draw members' attention to a newpublication which tells the remarkable and courageous life journeys of volunteer migrant womenand ...
Speech byMr D. BRISKEYMEMBER FOR CLEVELANDHansard 31 October 2002DRUG DIVERSION AMENDMENT BILLMr BRISKEY (Cleveland—ALP) (12.26 p.m.): In his second reading speech, the Attorney-General spoke of the link between drug use, crime and the impact drug related ...
Speech byMr D. BRISKEYMEMBER FOR CLEVELANDHansard 6 November 2002BORDER STORIES EXHIBITIONMr BRISKEY (Cleveland—ALP) (12.05 p.m.): Last week I had the pleasure of attendingBorder Stories, a public exhibition which sought to make the community more aware of ...
Speech byMr D. BRISKEYMEMBER FOR CLEVELANDHansard 7 November 2002FIRE ANTSMr BRISKEY (Cleveland—ALP) (10.26 a.m.): The first community based fire ant watchgroup is up and running in my electorate. The volunteer fire ant hunters are part of theDepartment of ...
Speech byMr D. BRISKEYMEMBER FOR CLEVELANDHansard 7 November 2002FAIR TRADING AND ANOTHER ACT AMENDMENT BILLMr BRISKEY (Cleveland—ALP) (12.40 p.m.): I rise to speak in support of the Fair Tradingand Another Act Amendment Bill.Mr Schwarten: I'm glad you're not ...
Speech byMr D. BRISKEYMEMBER FOR CLEVELANDHansard 3 September 2002LIVING WITH A DISABILITY IN MULTICULTURAL NORTH QUEENSLANDMr BRISKEY (Cleveland—ALP) (10.28 a.m.): At the outset I would like to say what agreat pleasure it is to be here at this historic ...
Speech byMr D. BRISKEYMEMBER FOR CLEVELANDHansard 17 September 2002CELEBRATE SAFE PARTY PACKMr BRISKEY (Cleveland—ALP) (12.06 p.m.): The media spotlight has recently turned to asubject that members of this House and parents are likely to be familiar ...
Speech byMr D. BRISKEYMEMBER FOR CLEVELANDHansard 19 September 2002AUSTCARE REFUGEE WEEKMr BRISKEY (Cleveland—ALP) (7.05 p.m.): The week of 7 October to 13 October isAustcare Refugee Week—a week dedicated to the recognition of the contribution that ...
Speech byMr D. BRISKEYMEMBER FOR CLEVELANDHansard 22 October 2002MOTION OF CONDOLENCEBali, Terrorist AttackMr BRISKEY (Cleveland—ALP) (10.14 a.m.): On September 11 last year, members ofthis House passed a condolence notion for the victims of the attacks on ...
Speech byMr D. BRISKEYMEMBER FOR CLEVELANDHansard 22 October 2002TELSTRAMr BRISKEY (Cleveland—ALP) (11.40 a.m.): I bring to the attention of the House amatter which will come as a shock to many Queenslanders, particularly those who have school-age children ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 18 April 2002COMPUTER CRIMEDr WATSON (Moggill—Lib) (7.02 p.m.): Last week we each received a flyer from the AustralianInstitute of Criminology, 'Trends and Issues', about patterns of victimisation amongst ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 9 May 2002REVENUE AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLDr WATSON (Moggill—Lib) (5.38 p.m.): I rise to speak briefly on the Revenue and OtherLegislation Amendment Bill 2002. In doing so, I wish to address two ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 9 May 2002GAMBLING STRATEGYDr WATSON (Moggill—Lib) (7.06 p.m.): The evidence is slowly but surely mounting that thegovernment's decision to abandon its commitment to its responsible gambling strategy, outlined ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 17 April 2002PUBLIC RECORDS BILL Dr WATSON (Moggill—Lib) (2.50 p.m.): I rise to speak on the Public Records Bill 2001. As theminister has noted, the Electoral and Administrative Review Commission, in its ...
Speech byMr D. BRISKEYMEMBER FOR CLEVELANDHansard 8 November 2002AGRICULTURAL AND VETERINARY CHEMICALS LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMr BRISKEY (Cleveland—ALP) (2.46 p.m.): I rise to speak in support of the Agriculturaland Veterinary Chemicals Legislation ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 9 April 2002MOTION OF CONDOLENCEDeath of Mr N. E. Lee, MPDr WATSON (Moggill—Lib) (10.05 a.m.): I wish to associate myself briefly with the condolencesbeing expressed this morning for the late Norm Lee. Similar ...
Speech byDr DAVID WATSONMEMBER FOR MOGGILLHansard 16 May 2002CORONATION DRIVE, POLICE SPEED ENFORCEMENTDr WATSON (Moggill—Lib) (6.59 p.m.): On 18 April this year, I asked a question without noticeto the Minister for Police and Corrective Services in relation ...
Speech byDESLEY SCOTTMEMBER FOR WOODRIDGEHansard 19 September 2002WOODRIDGE STATE HIGH SCHOOL, AWARDS FOR EXCELLENCEMrs DESLEY SCOTT (Woodridge—ALP) (6.54 p.m.): Extraordinary things are happening atWoodridge High and I want to take this opportunity to ...
Speech byDESLEY SCOTTMEMBER FOR WOODRIDGEHansard 22 October 2002CHILD CARE BILLMrs DESLEY SCOTT (Woodridge—ALP) (6.23 p.m.): I am very happy to be able to take part inthis debate on the Child Care Bill 2002 today. When asked what my interests and passions ...
Speech byDESLEY SCOTTMEMBER FOR WOODRIDGEHansard 24 October 2002LOGAN WOMEN'S HEALTH CENTREMrs DESLEY SCOTT (Woodridge—ALP) (5.55 p.m.): There is a haven of peace and tranquillityright in the heart of my electorate which has been responsible for healing ...
Speech byDESLEY SCOTTMEMBER FOR WOODRIDGEHansard 31 October 2002EMERGENCY SERVICES LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLMrs DESLEY SCOTT (Woodridge—ALP) (6.40 p.m.): The need for efficient, vigilant, well-prepared and well-trained emergency services personnel has never ...
Speech byDESLEY SCOTTMEMBER FOR WOODRIDGEHansard 6 November 2002FAIR TRADING AND ANOTHER ACT AMENDMENT BILLMrs DESLEY SCOTT (Woodridge—ALP) (6.06 p.m.): This legislation has a number ofcomponents, such as certain national competition policy reforms, changes ...
Speech byDESLEY SCOTTMEMBER FOR WOODRIDGEHansard 16 April 2002PRIVATE EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES AND OTHER ACTS AMENDMENT BILLMrs DESLEY SCOTT (Woodridge—ALP) (6.09 p.m.): I rise to support this bill and do so withconsiderable interest in the private employment ...
Speech byDESLEY SCOTTMEMBER FOR WOODRIDGEHansard 18 April 2002CONSUMER CREDIT [QUEENSLAND] AMENDMENT BILLMrs DESLEY SCOTT (Woodridge—ALP) (5.03 p.m.): In today's world consumerism is the godof society. Wherever we turn we are urged to buy. Ads on radio, ...
Speech byDESLEY SCOTTMEMBER FOR WOODRIDGEHansard 18 April 2002COMMUNITY RENEWAL REFERENCE GROUPSMrs DESLEY SCOTT (Woodridge—ALP) (7.24 p.m.): Tonight I wish to pay tribute to themembers of the Community Renewal Reference Groups of Woodridge, Kingston and ...
Speech byDESLEY SCOTTMEMBER FOR WOODRIDGEHansard 10 May 2002RESIDENTIAL SERVICES [ACCREDITATION] BILLMrs DESLEY SCOTT (Woodridge—ALP) (11.29 a.m.): This bill will forge new standards in whathas been a very neglected area of the accommodation sector. It seeks ...
Speech byDESLEY SCOTTMEMBER FOR WOODRIDGEHansard 10 May 2002RESIDENTIAL SERVICES [ACCOMMODATION] BILLMrs DESLEY SCOTT (Woodridge—ALP) (3.37 p.m.): This Residential Services(Accommodation) Bill is yet another protective mechanism to ensure that residents in ...
Speech byDESLEY SCOTTMEMBER FOR WOODRIDGEHansard 15 May 2002MAKE-AND-DO SHED, KINGSTONMrs DESLEY SCOTT (Woodridge—ALP) (7.25 p.m.): There is something about a man and hisshed. Secret men's business? Maybe so. But in a bygone area, men all over this land ...
Speech byDESLEY SCOTTMEMBER FOR WOODRIDGEHansard 20 June 2002BUDGET SPEECH 2002Mrs DESLEY SCOTT (Woodridge—ALP) (8.59 p.m.): Nobody loves Woodridge like Labor. Thisregion, which back in the sixties and seventies became a densely populated area with a ...
Speech byDESLEY SCOTTMEMBER FOR WOODRIDGEHansard 31 July 2002APPROPRIATION BILLS—ESTIMATES BMrs DESLEY SCOTT (Woodridge—ALP) (3.25 p.m.): I am very happy to take this opportunity tospeak about the Queensland Police Service and, in particular, to highlight ...
Speech byDESLEY SCOTTMEMBER FOR WOODRIDGEHansard 7 August 2002LOGAN CITY ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT CENTREMrs DESLEY SCOTT (Woodridge—ALP) (12.08 a.m.): Logan City celebrates its 21st birthdaythis year. It is our coming of age. Much of the social capital in our ...
Speech byDESLEY SCOTTMEMBER FOR WOODRIDGEHansard 21 August 2002JUVENILE JUSTICE AMENDMENT BILLMrs DESLEY SCOTT (Woodridge—ALP) (9.20 p.m.): I am very happy to speak on the JuvenileJustice Amendment Bill 2002 as I believe these measures will have a very ...
Speech byDESLEY SCOTTMEMBER FOR WOODRIDGEHansard 22 August 2002CORRECTIVE SERVICES AMENDMENT BILLMrs DESLEY SCOTT (Woodridge—ALP) (4.05 p.m.): It is my pleasure to speak in support ofthe Corrective Services Amendment Bill 2002. There are times when good ...
Speech byDESLEY SCOTTMEMBER FOR WOODRIDGEHansard 3 September 2002DRUG REHABILITATION [NORTH QUEENSLAND COURT DIVERSION INITIATIVE] AMENDMENT BILLMrs DESLEY SCOTT (Woodridge—ALP) (4.43 p.m.): I rise to very strongly support this bill and Ido so with many ...
Speech byDESLEY SCOTTMEMBER FOR WOODRIDGEHansard 17 September 2002PAPUA NEW GUINEA; NATIONAL AIDS COUNCILMrs DESLEY SCOTT (Woodridge—ALP) (11.56 a.m.): My family has had a long and closeassociation with Papua New Guinea since 1987 when we first toured to Port ...
Speech byDESLEY SCOTTMEMBER FOR WOODRIDGEHansard 17 September 2002COMMUNITY SERVICES LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILLINDIGENOUS COMMUNITIES LIQUOR LICENCES BILLMrs DESLEY SCOTT (Woodridge—ALP) (9.22 p.m.): The legacy of white settlement in Australiato the original ...
Speech byDESLEY SCOTTMEMBER FOR WOODRIDGEHansard 14 May 2002ADOPTION OF CHILDREN AMENDMENT BILLMrs DESLEY SCOTT (Woodridge—ALP) (6.17 p.m.): This legislation is vital to bring our stateadoption practices into line with today's reality. Back in 1971-72, 1,774 ...
Speech byDESLEY SCOTTMEMBER FOR WOODRIDGEHansard 11 April 2002ELECTORAL AND OTHER ACTS AMENDMENT BILLMrs DESLEY SCOTT (Woodridge—ALP) (6.46 p.m.): This legislation will make our Queenslandelectoral system more transparent, democratic and accountable while ...
Speech byDESLEY SCOTTMEMBER FOR WOODRIDGEHansard 14 May 2002STATE HOUSING AND OTHER ACTS AMENDMENT BILLMrs DESLEY SCOTT (Woodridge—ALP) (3.16 p.m.): I rise to support these amendments to theState Housing Act 1945 and the Local Government Act 1993. Having been ...
Speech byELISA ROBERTSMEMBER FOR GYMPIEHansard 8 November 2002DAIRY FARMERS, FEES AND CHARGESMiss ELISA ROBERTS (Gympie—Ind) (4.31 p.m.): As everyone in this House—and in Australia,for that matter—would be aware, the current drought conditions are having ...
Speech byELISA ROBERTSMEMBER FOR GYMPIEHansard 27 November 2002GOVERNMENT SERVICES, GYMPIE ELECTORATEMiss ELISA ROBERTS (Gympie—Ind) (1.54 a.m.): This morning the Minister for Health advisedmembers of the allocation of 16 additional doctors to emergency ...
Speech byELISA ROBERTSMEMBER FOR GYMPIEHansard 28 November 2002DISCRIMINATION LAW AMENDMENT BILLMiss ELISA ROBERTS (Gympie—Ind) (11.09 p.m.): In rising to speak on the Discrimination LawAmendment Bill 2002, I wish to state at the outset that whilst I ...
Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 19 February 2002PERFORMANCE OF MINISTER FOR HEALTHMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (12.09 p.m.): The Premier is failing in his leadership toact against Health Minister Wendy Edmond, whose mismanagement ...
Speech byMiss FIONA SIMPSONMEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDOREHansard 21 February 2002EDUCATION [QUEENSLAND STUDIES AUTHORITY] BILLMiss SIMPSON (Maroochydore—NPA) (11.42 a.m.): I want to take this opportunity to put onthe record my support for my local schools. In my ...
Speech byELISA ROBERTSMEMBER FOR GYMPIEHansard 19 June 2002PERSONAL INJURIES PROCEEDINGS BILLMiss ELISA ROBERTS (Gympie—Ind) (10.15 p.m.): The public liability crisis has adverselyaffected a vast proportion of Australians through the rise in the cost of ...
Speech byELISA ROBERTSMEMBER FOR GYMPIEHansard 21 June 2002BUDGET SPEECH 2002Miss ELISA ROBERTS (Gympie—Ind) (11.22 a.m.): In response to this week's state budget, Iwish to outline some of the areas which affect my electorate specifically. The construction ...
Speech byELISA ROBERTSMEMBER FOR GYMPIEHansard 30 July 2002SUNSHINE COAST SHOWJUMPING AND EQUESTRIAN CLUBMiss ELISA ROBERTS (Gympie—ONP) (7.14 p.m.): The Sunshine Coast Showjumping andEquestrian Club of Cooroy, which was established in 1994, is the only ...
Speech byDON LIVINGSTONEMEMBER FOR IPSWICH WESTHansard 28 November 2002TIVOLI STATE SCHOOLMr LIVINGSTONE (Ipswich West—ALP) (2.26 a.m.): This year I have been privileged toattend two 125th anniversary celebrations at schools within my electorate—Walloon State ...
Speech byELISA ROBERTSMEMBER FOR GYMPIEHansard 21 February 2002ROAD SAFETYMiss ELISA ROBERTS (Gympie—ONP) (7.16 p.m.): I rise to bring to the attention of the Housean issue which is of grave concern to the people in my electorate, that is, the tragic loss of ...
Speech byELISA ROBERTSMEMBER FOR GYMPIEHansard 6 March 2002CYCLIST SAFETYMiss ELISA ROBERTS (Gympie—ONP) (11.03 p.m.): This evening I wish to take theopportunity to lobby on behalf of the many cyclists of Queensland and particularly those within myelectorate ...
Speech byELISA ROBERTSMEMBER FOR GYMPIEHansard 9 April 2002LAND PROTECTION [PEST AND STOCK ROUTE MANAGEMENT] BILLMiss ELISA ROBERTS (Gympie—ONP) (4.23 p.m.): I rise today to speak in support of the LandProtection (Pest and Stock Route Management) Bill. But, ...
Speech byELISA ROBERTSMEMBER FOR GYMPIEHansard 11 April 2002GYMPIE HOSPITALMiss ELISA ROBERTS (Gympie—ONP) (7.10 p.m.): This morning I spoke in this House aboutthe way in which the people of my electorate have been, and are continuing to be, deceived by ...