| Criminal Code Amendment Act |
Dec 06 2006 |
I strongly support the amended motion moved by the Attorney-General and Minister for Justice. The amendments to the Criminal Code have ensured that the Queensland parliament operates in the way that it does in every other parliament in this country...
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| Drink Spiking |
Nov 09 2006 |
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Drink spiking is a modern and growing phenomenon. It can take various forms, from the addition of drugs like Rohypnol to drinks and also the adding of alcohol, for instance vodka, to alcoholic or non-alcoholic drinks....
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| Address-In-Reply |
Oct 17 2006 |
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Again, I thank the people of Southport for choosing me to represent them in this parliament for a further three years. Despite vocal and sometimes unfair opposition from several groups who claim to be concerned about environmental issues, the primary and two-party preferred vote decreased by only 0.8 per cent....
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| Bare Your Soles for Kids Day |
Aug 11 2006 |
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Several weeks ago I had the pleasure of attending a barefoot bowls competition organised by the Broadwater-Southport Rotary Club. It was held at the Musgrave Hills Bowls Club....
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| Gold Coast City Council |
Aug 11 2006 |
....However, the issue which has received the greatest attention is the Gold Coast City Council, the circumstances of its election in 2004 and continuing allegations that it is dysfunctional. Other government members and candidates that I have spoken to have had similar responses.
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| Migrant and Refugee Employment Project |
May 26 2006 |
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On 15 March I represented the minister for employment and training, Tom Barton, at the launch of the Acces Services' Migrant and Employment Community Jobs Plan and Employment Assistance Program...
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| Productivity Commission Report on Health System |
May 26 2006 |
This morning the Leader of the Liberal Party said,'Doctors do not want to work for this mob.' Of course he was referring to the government. That is a deliberate deception presented by the Leader of the Liberal Party. I am indebted to Sue Lappeman for her article in yesterday's Gold Coast Bulletin. In reference to the Victorian AMA she stated-
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| 4th Pan Pacific Pork Expo |
May 16 2006 |
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It gave me great pleasure to represent the minister for primary industries, Tim Mulherin, and officially open the 4th Pan Pacific Pork Expo last Friday at the Gold Coast Convention Centre....
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| Gold Coast City Council |
Apr 05 2006 |
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In recent times various groups and individuals have demanded the sacking of the Gold Coast City Council...
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| Gambling Policy |
Mar 09 2006 |
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I am pleased to participate in the debate on the motion moved by the Deputy Premier. I represent an electorate that has two of the biggest clubs in the state ....
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| Kumbari Avenue State School |
Mar 06 2006 |
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For 20 years I have heard of proposals to construct a hydrotherapy pool for the students at Kumbari Avenue State School...
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| Drug Legislation Amendment Bill |
Mar 02 2006 |
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The Drug Rehabilitation (Court Diversion) Act 2000 established the drug courts in Queensland. Drug courts have been operating in Southport, Beenleigh and Ipswich since 2000...
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| Breakwater Island Casino Amendment Bill |
Mar 02 2006 |
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I may represent the people of Southport at the opposite end of Queensland to the area the subject of this bill today...
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| Retail Shop Leases Amendment Bill |
Feb 20 2006 |
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I am happy to support the Retail Shop Leases Amendment Bill. The Beattie government is committed to small business in Queensland....
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| Liberal Party Preselections |
Feb 20 2006 |
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The Queensland Liberal Party has again treated its branch members on the Gold Coast with complete contempt....
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| Uniform Succession Laws Project |
Feb 15 2006 |
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In 1991 the Standing Committee of Attorneys-General initiated the Uniform Succession Laws Project.....
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