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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Other Speeches - 2006Drink SpikingNovember 9, 2006 – 4:03 pm
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…. Address-In-ReplyOctober 17, 2006 – 12:04 pm
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…. Bare Your Soles for Kids DayAugust 11, 2006 – 8:57 am
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…. Gold Coast City CouncilAugust 11, 2006 – 8:44 am
….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. Migrant and Refugee Employment ProjectMay 26, 2006 – 12:30 pm
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… Productivity Commission Report on Health SystemMay 26, 2006 – 12:26 pm
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- 4th Pan Pacific Pork ExpoMay 16, 2006 – 4:33 pm
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…. Gold Coast City CouncilApril 5, 2006 – 9:48 am
In recent times various groups and individuals have demanded the sacking of the Gold Coast City Council… Gambling PolicyMarch 9, 2006 – 11:10 am
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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