With reference to the Reef to Outback – An Undiscovered Journey promotion—

How much funding did Tourism Queensland inject for the promotion and what is the expected financial return for the tourism operators in the region?

With reference to go cards and the Government's general growing tendency toewards 'smart stored-value cards and facilities

With reference to recent reports of price inflation scams by Gold Coast real estate agents and as the Office of Fair Trading has responsibility to monitor fair trading practices—

(1) What is being done to put a halt to alleged real estate scams on the Gold Coast?

(2) How many agents have been found guilty and have been prosecuted?

With reference to the Premier recently launching the 2010 Gold Coast Airport marathon—

Will the Minister advise of the benefits this major event will bring to Gold Coast tourism?

With reference to the government’s recent announcement of $300,000 per year for three years for country and provincial racing through the Racing Industry Capital Development Scheme–

How is the rest of the funding allocation being distributed across the three codes (greyhound racing, harness racing and thoroughbred racing) and how will he ensure funding is distributed equitably to the racing clubs that need it most?

With reference to licensed premises in the Currumbin Electorate—

With reference to the three risk assessments of the insulation program on 31 July, 17 September and 1 October, that concluded that unsafe or incorrectly installed ceiling batts could lead to fire damage, injury or death—

Did the Minister’s office know about and/or receive any details of these assessments and warnings prior to the first death of an installer on 14 October 2009?

With reference to the Chairman of Queensland Racing, Mr Bob Bentley—

Will the Minister list the yearly expenses incurred by Mr Bentley since his appointment as Chairman of Queensland Racing and future Chairman of Racing Queensland?

With reference to the obligations of publicans/licensees under the Liquor Act 1994—

What is the distance, in metres, from the front door of licensed premises, where the licensee is responsible for preserving the peace and good order of their patrons?

With reference to the recent conviction of a man who promoted high-paying mining jobs that didn’t exist—

How many other people in Queensland have been warned, and subsequently prosecuted, for promoting non-existent jobs to unsuspecting job hunters in any industry?

With reference to the decision to reduce funding for the Townsville Amateurs August Cup Meeting and threats to cut funding to the McKinlay Racing Club—

Will the Minister list the other country race clubs that will be affected by the government’s racing organisational body Queensland Racing in 2010-11?

With reference to the government’s plans to relocate 500 Liquor and Gaming Regulation and Office of Regulatory Policy, Racing and Fair Trading employees to Ipswich—

What alternative workplace mediation has been offered to employees to ensure the retention of experienced and knowledgeable staff that may be lost in the relocation proposal?

With reference to Service Stream Holding Ltd (ACN09832617), an installer in the Queensland Solar Hot Water program—

How many contracts has this company not completed and how much money is it holding in consumer deposits for incomplete contracts?

How many insulation companies have actually been prosecuted as a result of these complaints?

With reference to the proposal to make changes to the way body corporate fees are decided—

What does this mean for those constituents in my electorate of Pine Rivers who live in apartment complexes or other community titles schemes?

With reference to the announcement on 19 February about changes to the way body corporate fees are decided—

What will this mean to the many constituents in my electorate of Brisbane Central who live in apartment complexes or other community titles schemes?

With reference to the Minister’s statement in April 2009 that the Shadow Minister was incorrect with his figure of $15b for the worth of the tourism industry in Queensland and that it was $19b, and as the 2012 Tourism Action Plan states the industry is worth $9.2b—

Will he explain where the $10b has gone under his leadership?

How many complaints has the Office of Fair Trading received and what action has been implemented to protect seniors and retirees in our community?

(2) What action is being taken to simplify the process to avoid expensive legal fees associated with the dispute resolution process?

Has the Minister sought advice from the Integrity Commissioner as to Mr Bentley’s role as Chairman of Queensland Racing?