| Fadden Electorate |
Mar 13 2004 |
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Mr LAWLOR (Southport-ALP) (10.16 a.m.): There has been a change in the opposition leadership and there may even be a new coalition, although that marriage has not yet been consummated and I am not sure who is the more reluctant- the bride or the groom.
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| Legal Profession Bill |
Nov 27 2003 |
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Mr LAWLOR (Southport- ALP) (2.30 p. m.): I rise to support the Legal Profession Bill 2003.
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| Death of Mr P. Gallagher |
Nov 12 2003 |
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Mr LAWLOR (Southport- ALP) (10.17 a. m.): As the Premier has mentioned, last night Queensland lost a legend and a gentleman in Peter Gallagher- 'Pedro' to his many friends and fans- when he lost his brave six-month battle with cancer.
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| Guardianship and administration and other acts amendment bill |
Nov 12 2003 |
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Mr LAWLOR (Southport- ALP) (11.42 a. m.) The Guardianship and Administration and Other Acts Amendment Bill 2003 contains various amendments to the Guardianship and Administration Act 2000, the GAA, the Children's Services Tribunal Act 2000, the CSTA, and the Powers of Attorney Act 1988, the PAA, and it makes these acts more workable and more efficient in their operation.
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| Gold Coast Hospital |
Nov 11 2003 |
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Mr LAWLOR (Southport- ALP) (7.22 p. m.): Recently the Premier, Peter Beattie, and Health Minister, Wendy Edmond, announced the establishment of a major new cardiac service at the Gold Coast Hospital.
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| Justice and Other Legislation Amendment Bill |
Oct 28 2003 |
Mr LAWLOR (Southport-ALP) (2.58 p.m.): I rise to speak in support of the Justice and Other
Legislation Amendment Bill 2003, which contains minor amendments to over 20 acts-correcting errors,
omitting obsolete references and generally improving the efficiency of the acts.
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| Health Legislation Amendment Bill |
Oct 15 2003 |
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Mr LAWLOR (Southport-ALP) (3.13 p.m.): I love following the brains trust of the One NationParty. It gives even me an opportunity to sound good. I will confine my remarks on changes to the complaint and disciplinary processes of the Nursing Act, which is incorporated within this Health Legislation Amendment Bill.
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| Leader of the Opposition, Gold Coast |
Oct 15 2003 |
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Mr LAWLOR (Southport-ALP) (12.11 a.m.): The National Party is running a TV ad showing theLeader of the Opposition jogging along a deserted bush road.
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| Liquor Amendment Bill |
Oct 07 2003 |
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Mr LAWLOR (Southport-ALP) (2.54 p.m.): I support this amendment to the Liquor Act 1992, which introduces mandatory training for prospective licensees and nominees in Queensland.
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| Recording of Evidence Amendment Regulation [No.1] 2003 |
Oct 07 2003 |
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Mr LAWLOR (Southport-ALP) (11.02 p.m.): It gives me great pleasure to oppose this disallowance motion.
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| Charlie and Marion McCormack Place |
Sep 11 2003 |
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Mr LAWLOR (Southport-ALP) (7.12 p.m.): On Monday it will be my pleasure to attend theofficial opening of a public housing project in North Street in Southport by the Hon. Robert Schwarten, the Minister for Public Works and Housing.
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| Evidence [Protection of Children] Amendment Bill |
Sep 10 2003 |
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Mr LAWLOR (Southport-ALP) (12.06 p.m.): I support the Evidence (Protection of Children) Amendment Bill, which amends the Criminal Code, the Evidence Act 1977 and other statutes.
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| Appropriation Bill - Estimates Committee G |
Aug 21 2003 |
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Mr LAWLOR (Southport-ALP) (5.23 p.m.): I support the report of Estimates Committee G, which examined the proposed expenditure set out in the Appropriation Bill 2003 for the organisational units within the portfolios of the Minister for Primary Industries and Rural Communities and the Minister for Tourism and Racing and Minister and Fair Trading.
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| State Budget 2003-04 |
Jun 05 2003 |
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Mr LAWLOR (Southport-ALP) (12.45 p.m.): I am pleased to support what the Treasurer described as a solid Labor budget.
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| Dangerous Prisoners [Sexual Offenders] Bill |
Jun 04 2003 |
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Mr LAWLOR (Southport-ALP) (3.17 p.m.): It gives me great pleasure to support this Dangerous Prisoners (Sexual Offenders) Bill 2003.
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| Residential Tenancies Authority and Other Legislation Amendment Bill |
May 27 2003 |
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Mr LAWLOR (Southport-ALP) (6.08 p.m.): I rise in support of this bill, and I particularly direct my remarks to the provisions which are aimed at the regulation of information on tenants on databases and that provide a mechanism for handling disputes about listings.
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| Crossroads Recovery Association |
May 15 2003 |
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Mr LAWLOR (Southport-ALP) (7.16 p.m.): I had the pleasure Monday week ago of attending the 'Celebration in the park family day'. I represented and addressed the gathering on behalf of the Minister for Families, Judy Spence.
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| Racing industry |
May 14 2003 |
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Mr LAWLOR (Southport-ALP) (6.49 p.m.): I rise to support the amendment to the motion. The original motion again demonstrates the hypocrisy of the opposition on the question of the racing industry. For too long Queensland racing was subject to the political influence of a small section of the industry and, as a result, stagnated and had to be dragged kicking and screaming into the 21st century.
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| Seniors Accomodation, Southport |
Apr 30 2003 |
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Mr LAWLOR (Southport-ALP) (12.27 a.m.): I draw to the attention of the House the great work that is being done by the Minister for Public Works and Minister for Housing, Robert Schwarten, particularly in relation to a building which he opened recently and which cost $1.6 million, a building which houses seniors in Southport. This project provided work for 66 local apprentices who gained onthe- job experience across a range of trades during the construction of the 10 one-bedroom seniors units in Railway Street, Southport.
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| Civil Liability Bill |
Apr 02 2003 |
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Mr LAWLOR (Southport-ALP) (11.31 a.m.): I rise to support the Civil Liability Bill 2003, which is part of a national process of tort reform.
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| Coroners Bill; Cremations Bill |
Apr 01 2003 |
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Mr LAWLOR (Southport-ALP) (4.02 p.m.): I rise to participate in this cognate debate on the Coroners Bill 2002 and the Cremations Bill 2002.
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| Gold Coast Magic Millions Carnival |
Mar 27 2003 |
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Mr LAWLOR (Southport-ALP) (7.26 p.m.): I rise to congratulate the organisers of the Conrad Jupiters Magic Millions racing carnival and the Magic Millions Sale company on a magnificent 2003 event at the Gold Coast earlier this year.
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| Health and Other Legislation Amendment Bill |
Mar 26 2003 |
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Mr LAWLOR (Southport-ALP) (2.44 p.m.): I rise to support the Health and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2003. This bill amends 19 Health portfolio acts and also the Freedom of Information Act. I will address only a couple of issues in relation to the act. Others members will address the other issues.
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| Prohibition of Human Cloning Bill. Regulation of Research Involving Embyos and Assisted Reproductive Technology Bill |
Mar 11 2003 |
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Mr LAWLOR (Southport-ALP) (12.46 a.m.): I rise to support the Regulation of Research Involving Human Embryos and Assisted Reproductive Technology Bill and the Prohibition of Human Cloning Bill.
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| Body Corporate and Community Management and Other Legislation Amendment Bill |
Feb 27 2003 |
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Mr LAWLOR (Southport-ALP) (4.42 p.m.): I rise to support the Body Corporate and Community Management and Other Legislation Amendment Bill. I will confine my comments to just one aspect of the bill, and that relates to statutory easements.
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| Occupants [Home Invasion] Protection Bill |
Feb 26 2003 |
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Mr LAWLOR (Southport-ALP) (8.42 p.m.): I am amazed at this bill. I think that the bill should be retitled the 'Dolly get your gun' bill. As the Attorney-General has already mentioned, and in my opinion, it is an absolute abomination.
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| Southport Meals on Wheels |
Feb 25 2003 |
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Mr LAWLOR (Southport-ALP) (7.38 p.m.): Tonight I rise to speak about a most worthwhile and important community organisation, Meals on Wheels.
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