Parliamentary Speeches | Peter Lawlor


	Parliamentary Speeches During a typical sitting day I am able to make speeches and ask questions on issues that affect or are important to the residents of Southport, raise issues of public importance, debate legislation, present petitions on behalf of constituents and speak on condolence motions. You can access my speeches, questions on notice and questions without notice by clicking on one of the highlighted sections below. Questions without notice are asked of Ministers and answered during Question Time. Questions on notice are usually asked when a more detailed answer is required and are in writing, and are forwarded by the Clerk of the Parliament to the relevant Minister who prepares a written answer which is presented to Parliament. Inaugrual Speech Questions On Notice 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2011 Questions Without Notice 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2011 Other Speeches 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2011 « Older posts Newer posts » Newman, Mr C December 1, 2011 – 12:45 pm Recently the LNP leader Campbell Newman told the mining industry conference that Queensland had not had a good government since 1986. Maybe he picked 1986 because that is when he arrived in Queensland. I am not too sure how some of the LNP members took that news. We on this side of the House are accustomed to those in the LNP mindlessly denigrating the achievements of Labor governments, but now they are bagging their own side of politics. Judicial Appointments December 1, 2011 – 12:36 pm Judicial Appointments QUESTION ON NOTICE – Regarding achievements of Ecofund since its inception several years ago? December 1, 2011 – 12:23 pm QUESTION ON NOTICE – Regarding achievements of Ecofund since its inception several years ago? Parliamentary Speech – Your Inspiration at Home October 28, 2011 – 10:03 am Last Wednesday along with the Deputy Premier, Andrew Fraser, I had the pleasure of visiting a local Molendinar business called Your Inspiration at Home to share a tasty plate and hear about the start-up company that is exploding on to the direct marketing scene. Your Inspiration at Home Pty Ltd is a great local success story, having achieved more than $1 million in sales since starting up only 16 months ago. Your Inspiration at Home is a locally owned direct sales company that provides gourmet foods and innovative Kitchenware to add a dash of inspiration to the menus of beginner cooks and dedicated foodies alike. Regional transport plan for South-East Queensland October 27, 2011 – 10:59 am Mr LAWLOR (Southport—ALP) (6.01 pm): I support the amendment and condemn the LNP for taking such a negative view of this comprehensive and far-reaching transport document. It has been developed with input from local councils, key stakeholders and the broader community. It draws on the best available Australian and international research. It is planned to [...] QUESTION ON NOTICE – to the Ministerfor Employment, Skills and Mining (Mr Hinchliffe) October 13, 2011 – 3:34 pm QUESTION: As the majority of mining companies operating in Queensland go to great lengths to ensure that legislation is adhered to, however, the government must always be vigilant in this area— Will the Minister advise any enforcement action taken recently by the department? QUESTION ON NOTICE – regarding Queensland Water Strategy October 13, 2011 – 12:06 pm MR LAWLOR ASKED THE MINISTER FOR ENERGY AND WATER UTILITIES (MR ROBERTSON)—— QUESTION: Will the Minister explain the details around the Queensland Water Strategy and how it forms part of the planning framework for responsibility using our most essential natural resource? Questions Without Notice – Queensland Economy October 13, 2011 – 11:31 am Mr LAWLOR: My question is to the Deputy Premier, Treasurer and Minister for State Development and Trade. Can the Deputy Premier please advise the House of recent assessments to the Queensland economy? Is he aware of any other reports? Waste Reduction and Recycling Bill October 13, 2011 – 11:24 am Mr LAWLOR: The government has a 10-year plan to halve the amount of waste going into landfill by the year 2020. This requires significant waste reforms, including a new waste strategy and new legislation to modernise waste management in Queensland. Newman, Mr C October 13, 2011 – 11:07 am Mr Newman document his pecuniary interests—what I thought was a simple and reasonable request. I thought it may be a 24-hour story before Mr Newman put an end to it by acknowledging that it was a reasonable request. Every other aspiring Premier has done this since the Fitzgerald inquiry. After all, he is no ordinary candidate. He is the Leader of the LNP. He has a vote in his party room. He therefore has a big say on issues of policy and legislation before this House. « Older posts Newer posts »