I LIBERAL NATIONAL PARTY
2015 State Council Agenda Kingaroy 20-22 November 2015
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NATIONAL ANTHEM...... 2
AGENDA...... 3
AGENDA COMMinEE REPORT...... 6
STANDING O RDERS.-...... 7
REPORTS______
A cting P resident's Report: Gary S p e n c e ...... 11
State D irector's R e p o rt Lincoln Folo ...... 12 State Report: Lawrence Springt>org MR ...... 13
Brisbane City Council Report: Cr Graham Q u irk ...... 14
LNP VALUES...... 15
2015 STATE COUNCIL OPEN SESSION RESOLUTIONS...... 16
AMENDMENT TO RESOLUTION FORM...... 2 3/2 5
STATE COUNCIL MINUTES...... 26 Advance Australia Fair 2015 State Council - Agendalangamy
Australians all let us rejoice,
For we are young and free; FUNCTION
5:30pm • 7:30pm EVENT; Paddock Party ’H illside" Coolabunia We’ve golden soil and wealth for toil;
Our home Is girt by sea;
DAY ONE / SESSION ONE; OPEN SESSION Our land abounds in nature’s gifts
8:00am Registration Opens State Council Ddegates, Alternate Delegates, Proxies and Otfservers Of beauty rich and rare;
URGENCY RESOLUTIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED IN WRITING TO THE AGENDA GOMMIHEE In history’s page, let every stage CHAIR, SUE QUINN, BY NO LATER THAN 3:00PM SATURDAY 21 NOVEMBER, 2015.
Advance Australia Fair. State Cajncii Commences Deb Freckllngton MP, Member for Nanango Welcome to Kingaroy In joyful strains then let us sing. 9:00am Official Open Gary Spence, Acting President
Advance Australia Fair. Prayer: Pastor Rob Fechrer, Peace Lutheran Congregation Kumbla 9:05am Prayer, National Antfiem Anthem: St Mary's Catholic Coliege S eniors Junior Choirs Beneath our radiant Southern Cross 9:10am Agenda Committee Report Sue Quinn, Chair, Agenda Committee
We’li toil with hearts and hands; Minutes of Previous Meeting State Council 10-12 July ^ 1 5 Business Arising 9:15am To make this Commonwealth of ours State Executive Resolutions for Ratification
Renowned of all the lands; 9:30am President’s Report Gary Spence, Acting F ^ id e n t
Hon Warren Truss MP For those who’ve come across the seas Deputy Prime M lnis^r 9:50am Federal Report Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Development We’ve boundless plains to share; Federal Member for Wide Bay Leader of The hladonais
With courage iet us ali combine 10:15pm M orning Tea
To Advance Australia Fair, DAY ONE / SESSION TWO: OPEN SESSION
10:45am Open Session Resolutions in joyfui strains then iet us sing, 11:50am Presentation: Hearts of Australia D r Rolf Gomes, founder & Cardicdogist Advance Australia Fair. 12;00pm lOIKh 2015 State Council - AgendaKingaroy
1:00pm Election of Office Bearers 11:25am Open Urgency Resolutions Including Urgency Resolutions 1;30pm Portfolio Report 12:30pm Election of Policy Chair 2:10pm Open Session Resolutions 1:0Cpm President's Close 2;55pm Women in Politics Theresa Craig, President, LNP Women 2015 State Council Concludes
3:15pm Leadership Development Duncan Bnswn, Chair, LDP Committee Program *Note; This Agenda may be subject to change
3:20pm Afternoon Tea
DAY ONE / SESSION THREE; CLOSED SESSION
3:50pm Young LNP Report JackPiggott, President
4:00pm State Director's Report Lincoln Folo, Slate Director
4:15pm Treasurer's Report Denis Moore, Treasurer
4:2Spm Honorary Legal Advisor’s Report Swain Roberts, Honorary Legal Advisor
4:30pm Policy Standing Committee Richard Williams, Chair, Policy Standing Committee Report
4:35pm Membership Committee Report Michael 0 'Dwyer, Chair, Membership Committee
4:45pm Closed Session Resolutions Includes Qosed Session Urgency Resolutions
5:30pm Adjoum Day 1
TICKETED EVENT Gala Dinner Special Guest "Cassis'’ a t Boole 7:00pm
DAY TWO / SESSION FOUR : OPEN SESSION
9:00am State Council Reconvenes
Portfolio Reports
9:40am Open Session Resolutions
10:30am M orning Tea
11:00am State Report Lawrence Springborg MP Leader of the Opposition Member tor Southern Downs Agenda Committee Report Standing Orders Sue Quinn These Standing Orders shall be applicable to all meetings of Party Units.
AHENDANCE 1 (a) Each Member shall sign the attendance register and having done this the Member REGISTER will be issued with a voting ticket. Except where a ballot is required, a Member entitled to AND VOTING vote will be required to show frie voting ticket to register a vote for or against a notice of TICKETS m otion.
Following a V0 7 successful Annual Convention in July this year, LNP to have a quick look at the standing orders prior to each Convention (b) Each Member shall sign the attendance register tor a session at which a ballot is to be members have been busy contributing to debates at branch, SEC, or State Council. As the Flight Attendants remind us, even if we fly conducted providing it is in advance of ttie designated closing time for the issue ot tiallot FDC and Policy Standing Committees. The results are ttie resolutions regularly we need to pay attention to the safety warning as we might papers in that session) and shall be giver the relevant ballot paper or papers. printed in this booklet. sit in a dift® »it seat. You may have been attending Conventions, State Council and other party meetings for many years however; a 2 The President or Vice-President or Chair or Deputy Chair of the Party Unit concerned The motions in this "State Council Agenda Booklet" will provide CHAIRMAN different situation in a debate might confront you, so a quick refresh (as the case may be) (or in the absence of such persons, a Member appointed by the the basis for constructive debate and those resolutions carried will of the Standing Orders will make life easier for everyone. meeting) shall be Chair. provide the impetus for further policy development and provide a roadmap fw our State and Federal Parliamentary teams. BIG CHANGES RE CLOSING DATE FOR NE)CT YEAR’S When the Chair rises to speak any Member on his feet shall resume his seat. CONVENTION: 3 AGENDA COMMinEE’S ROLE & MEMBERSHIP Now I have your attention, 1 can confirm that next year's convehtlon Und®’ our Party’s Constitution the Agenda Committee is charged will be held mid-year • and therefore the cksing date will be 30 days CASTING VOTE 4 The Chair shall have the right to a deliberative vote and whether or not he casts a with the phrasing of notices of motirxi and the consolidation of suoh prior to the convention. This is and has been the cut-off date for deliberative vole to a casting vote on an equality of votes. notices of motion whicJi are similar in interest or intent, as long as I remember. Before every State Council and Conventioi The Ag®ida Committee would like to put on record their thanks to there is always the iast minute rush. Can I ask ail State Councillors RULINGS BY 5 Before ailing on a matter of interpretatior of the Constitution, By-laws or these Standing those members who spent many hours ensuring their resolutions to please ensure their SEC or FDC has a meeting scheduled in May CHAIRMAN Orders the Chair may request a Member or Members present to make submissions were carefully researched and had ttie necessary supporting 2016, Don’t leave your resolutions to your June meeting as they thereon. documentation provided on the approixiate form. It really is may miss the deadline. By having a meeting in May any resolution important that the conect formal is followed, If you have any passed and submitted immediately with the appropriate minutes and DISSENT 6 A motion of dissent from the ruling of the Chair shall lapse unless seconded. Discussion Questions please do not hesitate to contact me or talk to your documentation will be received in plenty of time for inclusion in the on a motion of dissent shall be limited to six minutes, the mover and the Chair, each Regional Chair. 2016 Convention Programme. having no more than three minutes to put his case.
As Chair of the Agenda Committee I have been ably assisted by In closing I would IS
MOVING OF 10 Unless the meeting otherwise resolves, a motion standing in the name of a Party Unit shall MOTIONS be moved by a delegate from such Party Unit or by a member of State Council, being a member of ttie Party Unit in whose name it stands, and suoh motion does not require to be seconded, If not moved during a day session other than on a Saturday or Sunday a motion shall be called again in the succeeding evening session and if not then moved the motion shall lapse.
AGENDA 11 Subject to Standing Order 10 the Agenda as accepted by the meeting in receiving the Agenda Committee Report shall be proceeded with in the order in which it is set out. standing Orders
URGENT 12 If the Agenda as accepted by the meeting provides a time tor the consideration of urgent POINTS OF ORDER 22 A Member may rise to a point of order, which shall be related to procedure and/or MOTIONS motions, any Member may notify die Chairman of the Member's intention to propose such relevance, but not to argument, when the speaker called to order shall resume his seat. a motion prior to the time specified for commerx:ement of such business, or such earlier The Member rising to the point of order shall state concisely within one minute the point time as tfie meeting may determine. At the time specified for commencement of such of order whereupon the Chair shall give his ailing and subject to that ruling the person business, the Chair shall advise the meeting of the motions which have been duly notified. speaking when the ooint of order was raised shall be entitled to proceed. The motions will be called on for debate in the order determined by die Chair. The mover of each such motion shall have one minute to explain the urgency, after which the SECONDING OF 2 3 Am otion other frian a Notice of motion referred to in Standing Order 10 shall be seconded meeting shall determine by a simple majority whether the motion should be accepted for MOTIONS and If n o t seconded shall lapse. further discussion. If the meeting determines that the motion should be accepted, debate will proceed as provided in these Standing Orders, but otherwise the motion shall lapse. WITHDRAWAL 2 4 A notice of motion nay be withdrawn only with consent of the meeting. OF NOTICES OF RIGHT TO SPEAK 1 3 Each Member shall have the right to speak: MOTION (a) once on any substamive motion before the Chair; and (b) once on any amendment. AMENDMENTS 2 5 A Member may moie to amend a substantive motion before the meeting, but before moving the amendment the mover shall hand the proposed amendment In writing to the 1 4 The Chair shall read all motions before the Chair and inquire whether there is any OPPOSITION TO Chair. Such amendment shall be seconded and if not seconded shall lapse. MOTIONS oppohdon to the motion and If there is none he may. at his discretion, put the motion to the vote without further debate. LAPSED MOTIONS 2 6 A motion or an amendment which has lapsed shall not be considered again during that OR AMENDMENTS m eeting. TIME LIMIT FOR 1 5 The mover of a motion shall be allowed three minutes to introduce the motion and at the MOVER OF MOTION conclusion of discussion as set out in Standing Order 28. even though his original motion shall have been amended, a further two minutes for reply to wind up the debate. There NOTICE OF, OR 2 7 During the consideration of an amendment a Member may give notice of or foreshadow a shall be no right of reply attached to the moving of an amendment. FORESHADOWED, further amendment specifying its tenns, but there shall be no discussion on such further AMENDMENTS amendment until the amendment then under consideration is disposed of. TIME LIMIT 16 Speakers subsequent to the Introduction of the motion shall be limited to two minutes. FOR SUBSEQUENT AMENDMENTS 2 8 Discussion of any amendment to a motion shall be considered as debate on the original SPEAKERS motion, taking place before the mover of the motion exercises his right of reply.
DISCUSSION TIME 1 7 Discussion of any Item on the agenda may continue for twenty minutes, but on a motion MOVING THAT 2 9 Any member who has not spoken to the question may move at any time, but so as not PER AGENDA ITEM carried by rwt less than 75% of those in attendance thwe shall be an extension of 10 QUESTION BE NOW to Interrupt a member addressing the Chair, that the question be now put and thereupon such motion upon being seconded may be |h j i to the meeting at the discreticm of the m inute making a total of 30 minutes for discussion. PUT Chair. Upon the moton that the question be now put being carried, the mover of the origmal motion shall have ttie right of speaking for three minutes after which the question SUSPENSION OF 18 No molion to suspend Standing Orders or any of them shall be moved unless on a shall, without further discussion, be put. STANDING ORDERS matter of urgent necessity. The Member proposing any such molion sfiall first state it and the reasons why such motion should be forthwith considered. He shall be allowed Any Member may move a procedural motion, which upon being moved and seconded three minutes to explain the urgency v4iereupon the motion for suspension shall be put OTHER 3 0 forthwrh and sfiall be carried by not less than 75% of those then in attendance. PROCEDURAL shall supersede debate on the substantive motkm under discussion. The Chair shall have MOTIONS a discretion as to wliether or not to accept the motion. There shall be no right to speak in favour of, or against, a procedural motion olher than a motion that the substantive molion RIGHT TO SPEAK 1 9 A Member desiring to speak shall rise in his place and address the Chair. On receiving the be referred to some other Party Unit. The mover of the procedural motion shall have Chair's recognition he shall announce himself by name and state the capacity In which he the right to speak fcr 2 minutes in favour of it, after which the mover of the substantive attends. Once a Member has received the Chair's recognition any other Member on his motion, or if the mover declines, some other member, shall have the right to speak feet shall resume his seat. against it for 2 minutes, after which tfie motion shall be put. This Standing Order does not apply to a motion of dissent from a ruling of ttie Chair, or a motion that the motion be put. EXTENSION 2 0 An extension of time amounting to 50% of the time provided in Standing Orders 15 and OF TIME 16 may be granted to a speaker on a motion carried by not less than 75% of those then Any Member may at any time make a personal explanation not exceeding two minutes to in attendance. PERSONAL 31 EXPLANATIONS explain himself in regard to some material part of his speech which has been misquoted or misunderstood, but in such case he shall not Introduce any new matter or interrupt any EXPIRATION OF 21 A speaker shall be warned by the sounding of a bell one minute prior to the expiration of Member addressing the Chair. SPEAKER’S TIME the time to which the speaker is entitled in accordance with these Standing Orders. A bell shall be sounded a second time when the speaker's time has expired and the speaker shall immediately cease to address the meeting. standing Orders ■ Acting President’s Report Gary Spence
PRESENTATION OF 3 2 Chairs of Committees and Senators presenting reports will be allowed ttiree minutes REPORTS within which to move the adoption thereof and each speaker to a report shall be limited to two minutes. The time llm itforthe discussion of such reports shall be at the discretion of the Chair unless time limits have been prescribed in the Agenda Committee report.
RECONSIDERATION 3 3 No decision of State Convention shall be reconsidered during that Convention except as OF DECISIONS provided by Standing Order 18. Welcome to this gathering of the LNP State Council in Kingaroy. ft's At our Brisbane HQ, our new State Director Lincoln Folo is taking the first time this event has been held in the Wide Bay Region and to the job with plenty ot enthusiasm and new Ideas to take the LNP 3 4 Names of nominees on ballot papers shall appear in order determined by lot. The Chair BALLOT PAPER continues the LNP tradition of holding State Council meetings in forward. Lincoln has already managed to travel to many areas of ttie shall appoint scrutineers. ORDER regional centres as part of our commitment to be the Party tor all state to attend Party meetings and meet with members. If you haven’t Queenslanders. I am sure you will find this meeting worthwhile and already done so, I encourage you to Introduce yourself to Lincoln at CHAIRMAN FOR 3 5 The Immediate Past President, or in his absence such other person as the Chairman shall enjoy the social functions that have been planned around it. this State Council. appoint, shall occupy the Chair for the election of the President ELECTION OF This meeting of State Council comes as we near the end of a year that Recent events at a federal level have dominated national public PRESIDENT can only be described as one of change and adjustment for the LNP. attention. While the leadership change presented a difficult time for some within our Party, polls indicate a very positive response from The implementation of recommendations of the Borbidge-Sheldon UNCOMPLETED 3 6 Any business not completed or debated in the course of State Convention shall lapse, and the broader voting public to Malcolm Turnbull as Prime Minister. It’s Review is having a poative impact on the Party organisation and led to BUSINESS be referred to the Policy Standing Committee for review. important to note that key Government policies have not changed, as Is increased engagement with our dedicated members. the commitment to build a more prosperous economy through sensible QUESTIONS 3 7 Questions may be directed to the Chair regarding procedure and/or interpretation. No State Leader Lawrence Springborg and his partiamentary colleagues reform. Malcolm Tirnbuil is outlining a clear plan to take the fight to questions shall be directed to speakers concerning argument except at the discretion of deserve our thanks for their commitioent to increase the involvement of Labor and the unions and we are now building a campaign to ensure the Chair. members across the state. our 22 Queenslanc LNPs retain their seats and our candidates win ottiers from Labor. Sinoe the January election, Lawrence has been travelling across OTHER PROVISIONS 3 8 Where a point Is not covered in these Standing Orders, it shall be governed by the Queensland attending many party meetings and his initiative to host In Brisbane, Lord Mayor Graham Quirk and his LNP Council team are procedures stated in the current edition of Horsley's fyleetings Procedure Law and online membas’ forums has proved very worthwhile, particulariy for moving into campaign mode for next year's local government elections. Practice. those in regional and remote parts of our state who otherwise don't get Graham has a tremendous record of achievement as Lord Mayor and many opportunities to put questions directly to our political leaders. is widely respected throughout the Brisbane community. His team has focused on economic opportunities, improved roads transport, Lawrence and his team are doing a fantastic job holding the and public amenities to develop Brisbane as a true World City. For Queensland Labor Government to account and as each day goes by, those members in the Brisbane City Council area, it's imperative we are being seen by voters as a more credible alternative government. do whatever we can to help Graham and his team In the coming As Labor stumbles on with no real plan for Queensland, the LNP election campaign to guarantee the future competent management of from Opposition is providing the policies and plans to unleash Ouem sland's capital city. Queensland’s potential. As State Councillors, we have many Important issues and policy At an organisational level, we recently bid farewell to Bnjce Mclver resolutions to discuss and debate at this gattiering. I know we all as LNP President after eight years in the position. Bruce has held approach those discussions with the best interests of the LNP in mind leadership positions in politics for a decade and after working wltti him and I look forward to your positive contributions over the weekend. for much of that time, I thank him for the dedication and professional Thank you all for attending and I trust you enjoy a weekend among Mproach he brought to the role. I am pleased that Bruce will continue friends ali committed to making our state and country the best they to remain involved w ith our Party. can be. state Director’s Report State Report Lincoln Folo Lawrence Springborg Leader of the Opposition
Welcome to toe last major event on the LNP calendar for 2015. I'd like This has been a year of great challenge, frustration, and disappointment In the coming week we will mark 300 days siice the State Election. When it comes to community safety, Queenslanders are also telling to ejqjress my thanks to all the members of our Party I’ve met since my for many people within our Party and supporters across Queensland, For your LNP partiamentary team this means 300 days of travelling me loud and clear that biey do not support Labor's plans to dilute the appointment in late July for their encouragement and enthusiasm for But as It draws to a close we are also seeing fresh opportunity, energy ttjousands of kilometres and listening to thousands of Queenslanders fight against the scourge of illegal bikie activity, that was so effectively the LNP. and optimism for Australia and conservative politics. across our great stale. curtailed w ith the LNP's WJVD laws.
■Piis weekend will see a new President and \/lce President for the LNP, This Stale Council brings to a conclusion a month of action that we In these 300 days Queenslanders have been able to contrast an LNP In o ij regions, Queenslanders are disappointed that Labor is unwinding after the retirement of Bruce Mclver who served in leadership for a have undertaken across the LNP, engaging ^ C s , FOCs and Regions to that believes passionately in unleashing the potential of all Queensland: the LNP's successful Royalties for Regions program; and they are decade firstly with The Nationals and then the LNP, I'd like to record test some new campaign techniques, a comprehensive membership against a Labor Government, propped up by the disgraced Billy Gordon fearful about the impact on land values and business models - the thanks of the LNP stafi to Bruce and Chris for their support and survey, with over 1800 responses, and a membership training and and union bosses, that is holding Queensland back. particutarty at a time of severe drought - that Labor’s promise to dedication over many years. recruitment drive. We have also launched the local supporters program kowtow to extreme greens on vegetation management laws wifi have. During these 300 days your parliamentary team has re-engaged with vriiich if emtvaced by SECs has the potential to provide realistic long We now look forward to Bie new team leading us to Bie federal election Queen^anders like never before. As the LNP works to secure the support ot Queenslanders to form term campaign funding. next year. government in this state, it is important trial while we must learn We have listened to Queenslanders tell us about the errors made that In Malcolm Turnbull we have a new Prime Minister, who in the space the lessons from defeat, we also do not turn our back on the many In my travels throughout Queensland a consistent theme has been saw us lose office. And we have listened to Queenslanders tell us of of less than three months has changed the tone and trajectory of our successes that Oueen^anders w3l expect us to pick-up from and the desire to grow the membership of the LNP I believe that we must the successes we drove and achieved trial saw the LNP substantially federal political fortunes. The Prime Minister has reshaped the debate see through. do more to share the values of the LNP and ask everyone who shares outpoll every other political party at the ballot box - to become the only and the community Is responding strongly to his message of growing them witfi us to join our Party. Because we need more members - patty to secure the first vote of more than a million Queenslanders. We offer an experienced and competent team capable of unleashing the economy, developing new opportunities smd working towards a not because more members Is an outcome In itself, but w lh more the state's full potential; in contrast to Labor’s inexperience and better future. EveryviJiere I go people who didn’t vote for the LNP tell me that they members we have greater community engagement. We can be more Indecisiveness that is holding Queensland back. gave the Labor government goodwill. But after nine montfis in office representative and foster the diversity of skills, ideas and experience This message Is well signed w th Lawrence Sprlngborg’s vision of there are still are no plans for jobs or the economy, and no plans for This weekend the LNP's State Council etiso makes another decision that is one of our great competitive advantages over the Labor Party in unleashing the potential of Queensland. Lawrence and his team frontline services. fundamental to our return to state government and fundamental 3 membership that is bound by shared values. You will find our values have worked tirelessly to re-engage with stakeholders throughout to retaining federal government: we choose a new President on page 15. Queensland and share their optimism for the future and desire to They also tell me they are concerned ^ o u f who exactly controls mis whose leadership must ensure we maintain a strong, active and unleash potential across Itw state. He has also expressed his concern Labor Government with Billy Gordon, extreme Greens and factional and LNP members should be encouraged by our recent membership engaged organisation. that Labor is holding Queensland back. WItii no plans tiiat will grow our union bosses enjoying unprecedented access and unrivalled influence. growth. The feedback provided to our membership team indicates a economy Labor Is only rolling back the reforms and policies tiiat made Already union bosses have been able to secure over 70 one-on-one Bruce Mclver has been President of our party since its inception in number of reasons for joining. They are: Queensland a safer place to live and easier place to invest. meetings witit Ministers to persorraily direct tiie passage of laws 2008. He shared a vision for one united party and helped steer that 1 Change of federal Liberal Party leadership to ivlalcolm Turnbull including those that will give them access to the personal infoimation of vision to fruition. He has led cur organisation through its formation and We must continue to support tiie State LNP team in holding Labor lens of thousands of government employees. through the highs of ^ f io n wins and Uie lows of election defeats. 2. Frustration towards the State Labor Sovernment and the to account and work with them to share their plans for making unwinding of Newman Government policies that we'e working Queensland great. Equally, as ycHir LNP team travels throughout our Slate, Queenslanders In that role It has required 100% energy; 100% commitment: and for Queensland are tilin g me they want the ne« LNP government to continue its focus 100% dedication to our members and our values To do that has also With Council elections in March and the next federal election due within on sound economic management that allowed us to reign In Labor's required 100% support from his wife Chris. 3. They were asked to renew after having lapsed 12 months, the year ahead will be exciting, it will be challeiging and if debt, and lay the foundations for new jc*s. They recognise that astute we work togetiier it will be successful. On behalf of our thousands of members I extend thanks and deep The number one reason many people don't give to or join a cause is economic management allowed us to re-invested in frontline services appreciation to botti. because Oiey have never been asked. We can overcome this by being a I hope that you have an active and enjoyable State Council. suchastiie LNP's "Waft Time Guarantee" that ensured surgery on time; Party of action and asUng. a record number of police officers, and our Great Teachers = Great Results funding package. Brisbane City Council Report LNP Values Cr Graham Quirk, Lord Mayor of Brisbane These values provide an objective and timeless foundation for the Constitution. They r complement statements around Party policy as pronounced from time to time, belief and philosophy and underpin these as the primary filter for Party decisions and behaviour.
Over tfie past four years roy team and I have worked towards making resurfacing in our suburbs. A record $100 million has been allocated Freedom of conscience, freedom of religion, ■ Smaller government with its emphasis on Brisbane a better place to live, invest and visit. in this year's budget to help keep our suburban roads smooth and I am freedom of expression and freedom of association facilitating the potential of people, catalysing pleased that Brisbane continues to boast the most modern bus fleet I Delieve ttiat we have made remarkable progress towards ttiat goal. In Australia. as the building blocks of a robust and fair society. their intuition to do good and encouraging rather In recent times Brisbane has transitioned from a city that aspired to than stifling Initiative. This helps shape a community be ‘New World; to one that is regularly singled out as a city to watch. it is amazing that the Labor Party, when last in office, only had air The family as the indispensable forum where Whether it is US tech guru and Cisco director Gordon Feller talking up conditioning in one biird of buses. We have come a long way since then open to new ideas, supporting innovators and Brisbane's potential to become the world's "smartest" city or die Lonely with our fleet now fully air conditioned and low floor disability compliant. children are raised and nurtured, and the risk takers and valuing entrepreneurs - economic Planet guide describing Brisbane as the nation's 'coolest' and 'most Successive LNP administrations have added over 1,100 new buses to foundation of resilient communities and a and social as fundamental to a vibrant and under-rated' city, our potential and the sense of optimism about the the fleet since 2004. cohesive society. direcbon Brisbane is heading in is both real and powerful. prosperous community. We are continuing to focus on infrastructure with projects like Kingsford I have set out an ambitious agenda to become widely recognised as a Smith Drive, Wynnum Road Stage 1 upgrade and the four laning in each ■ Government with a sustainable level of debt, • The right to private property and the right to business friendly, digital city which encourages investment and looal direction of the Inner City Bypass. These are all high on the agenda with job creation. Brisbane was only the second city in the world to appoint funds fully allocated which does not impose an unfair burden on be rewarded for effort, recognising that in any a Chief Digital Officer who helped create a digital strategy to enpower future generations. Few people realise th a t w e are also Australia's fi4ost Sustainable City. exchange freely undertaken, both parties will local businesses. We run the popular Brisbane Business Hotfine' 133 Our commitment to 100% green power, innovative energy saving benefit. The encouragement and facilitation of BNE‘, which provides a single point of contact for local businesses. n ie worth and dignity of every individual, the solLlions and litter reduction saw Brisbane recognised as Australia's wealth flows through to people enjoying the highest There is still more to be done and plenty of exciting prqects undeway Most S ustain^e City by die Keep Australia Beautiful organisation in priority of helping the marginalised, and public possible standards of living, health and education If we are to maintain this momentum. Earlier Uds year t announced 2014. We recently won the 2015 Queensland award, so we're In the and personal integrity, In underpinning a society a major $11 million upgrade of the Edward Street retaR precinct running for the national prize again. Tliis is a fantastic achievement and a society which provides opportunity for all and in which people of different beliefs and cultures This upgrade is progressing welt and after a period of consultation and is a true testament to our city's growing reputation as a leader in support for those in need. a visioning document was released last week. It is my hope that this sustainability, litter prevention and removal and energy innovation. live in peace and harmony with each other, prxess will add a new putilic space that is vibrant, colourful and will Bridiane is on the right pati. My team and I want to keep this contributing to the common good, respecting • A sustainable environment balancing the need to contribute towards the economy and function of the city. 1 believe that momentum going and with a Councii election months away I hope that this upgrade will be a huge boost for Brisbane's CBD retail sector and others and taking seriously their obligations as be productive while preserving our natural assets we can rely on your continued support. will complement well the new Queen's Wharf development. citizens of Australia. to be enjoyed by future generations.
My administration has not forgotten to look after the basics. We have invested record amounts on bikeways, public transport and road Open Session Resolutions
RESOLUTION 1 YLNP RESOLUTION 8 KENNEDY FDC
S ervice to nation E xem ption o f NHVL fo r fa rm in g se cto r
That this State Council of ttw LNP thank the Hon, Ten/ Abbott MP for his leadership ot the Federal Coalition and service to tie Australian That this State Council of ttie LNP calls on the Federal Government to exclude agricuftural machinery from the National Heavy Vehicle Law people as their Prime Minister. (NH\1) and associated reguialions, and return state-based regulations for the farming sector,
MOVED: SECONDED: CARRIEDAOST MOVED: SECONDED: CARRIEDAOST
RESOLUTION 2 YLNP RESOLUTION 9 POLICY STANDING COMMITTEE
S ervice to LNP OLD p u b lic service
That this State Council of the LNP thank M r Bruce Mcfver for his leadership of both the National and Libera! National Party and wish him, That this State Council of the LNP request ttie LNP P arliam ent^ Team, on return to Government, to review the operation of ttie his wife Chris and his family ail tie very best for their future endeavours. Queensland public service, within ttie context of the principles of the Westminster system, to ensure that if operates as a professional body free from political influence. MOVED: SECONDED: CARRIEDAOST MOVED: SECONDED: CARRIEDAOST RESOLUTION 3 GREGORY SEC RESOLUTION 1 0 LNPW R ecognition o f d ro u g h t a ssistan ce need Guidance Officers TTtat this State Council of the LNP call on the Federal Government to recognize the existing natural disaster occurring in the Quilpie and Boulia Shires and provide emergency assistance drought packages. That this State Council of the LNP supports the review of the employment of guidance officers to regions, clusters and sctiools, including the allocation of their time in each school location, and assess if ttie Private Public School model has successfully met the neafs of MOVED: SECONDED: CARRIEDAOST children and support of teachers.
RESOLUTION 4 MCHINTISASEC MOVED: SECONDED: CARRIEDAOST
Assistance for rural Internet users RESOLUTION 11 POLICY STANDING COMMIHEE
That this State Councii of the LNP recommend to the Federal Government to upgrade the internet system currently being provided to Standard protocol - emergency services country people, and provide financial assistance to these internet users when the system fails and technicians are needed to rectify faults. That this State Council of the LNP urge the State Government to improve the prioritisation and management of emergency MOVED: SECONDED: CARRIEDAOST services responses by implementing a standardised protocol-drived Emergency Dispatch Prioritisation System across ail emergency services branches. RESOLUTION 5 W/WREGO SEC MOVED: SECONDED: CARRIEDAOST Reform Of Murray Darling Basin plan YL N PRESOLUTICm 12 YLNPRESOLUTICm That this State Council of the LNP calls w i the Federal Government to support reform of the current Murray Darling Basin Plan to support agricultural production and limit the negative socio economic impact on the local communities and businesses. Support for sustainable commercial fishing MOVED: SECONDED: CARRIEDAOST That this State Council of the LNP supports a sustainable Queensland commercial fishing industry based on science and condemn Labor’s commercial fishing bans and other restrictions. RESOLUTION 6 K E P P a SEC MOVED: SECONDED: CARRIEDAOST F itzro y Basin stud y RESOLUTION 13 CURRUMBIN SEC That this State Council of Ote LNP recommends that the Federal Government fund a hydrological study of the Fitzroy Basin with a view to determining the best location for large scale water infrastructure. Recognition of Importance of country racing MOVED: SECONDED: CARRIEDAOST That this State Council of the LNP calls on the Partiamentary Team to develop a vision for Country Racing to ensure a sustainable future in recr^nition of the invaluable contt’ibution Country Racing provides to rural and regional Queensland. RESOLUTION 7 LNPW MOVED: SECONDED: CARRIEDAOST “School Ready” programs for early education RESOLUncm 14 YLNP That this State Council of the LNP support the introduction of programs in Queensland schools that will address student developmental immaturities and lack of school readiness, Culling of fruit bats MOVED: CARRIEDAOST That this State Council of the LNP request the LNP Parliamentary Team to support research into the sustainable culling of fruit bats or any other means of preventing them from roosting in public places and destroying crops.
MOVED: SECONDED: CARRIEDAOST Open Session Resolutlons
RESOLUTION 15 YLNP RESOLUTION 22 CLAYFIELDSEC
Public access to departmental balance sheets Reduction Of State Debt
That this State Council ot the LNP supports ttie requirement of both State n d Federal Governments providing a website displaying a That this State Council of the LNP recommend to the LNP P ariiam ent^ Team that, on return to Government the primary ctttjective for simplified balance sheet of all government departments. government is to reduce debt burden for future generations of Queenslanders.
MOVED: SECONDED: CAfmiEDAOST MOVED: SECONDED: CARRIEDAOST
RESOLUTION 16 GLASS HOUSE SEC RESOLUTION 23 POLICY STANDING COMMITTEE
E le ctricity charges Multicultural Policy Matters
That this State Council of the LNP supports a policy where electricity charges are for usage only and not supply or line charges, That this State Council of the LNP
MOVED: SECONDED: CADRIED/LOST D Approves the change of name of the 'Multicultural Affairs Policy Committee' to the 'Committee for Ethnic Minorities, Social Cohesion and Australian Citizenship'; and RESOLUTION 17 DALRYMPLE SEC ii) Recommends that both the Commonwealth Government and State Opposition consider this name change in any future 'machinery of
Attendance requirement for endorsed candidates government' arrangements and formulation of related public policy. MOVED: SECONDED: CARRIEDAOST That ttiis State Council of the LNP reminds all LNP MPs and endorsed candidates of their obligation to attend the full meetings of botti State Council and Annual Convention. RESOLUTION 24 WARREGO SEC MOVED: SECONDED: CARRIEDAOST Property Rights On Freehold Land RESOLUTION 18 BARRON RIVER SEC That this State council of the LNP reaffirms the importance of individual property rights as provided for in the Australian Constitution,
Parkinson's disease research MOVED: SECONDED: CARRIEDAOST
That this State Council of the LNP requests the Federal Government to urgently Increase funding for Partdnson's Disease research. RESOLUTION 25 WARREGO SEC MOVED: SECONDED: CARRIEDAOST Moratorium Of Sale Or Leases • Strategic Infrastructure RESOLUTION 19 FAR NORTH OLD REGION That this State Council of the LNP calls for a moratorium on the lease or sale to foreign investors of ports, railways, telecommunication and
Parkinson’s nursing network strategic infrastructure until further notice for national security reasons. CARRIEDAOST That this State Council of the LNP support the development ot a specialist Parkinson's Nursing Network across Queensland. MOVED: SECONDED:
MOVED: SECONDED: CARRIEDAOST RESOLUTION 26 REDCLIFFE/MURRUMBA SEC
RESOLUTION 20 MAROOCHYDORE SEC Rothwell roundabout
n e Agenda Com m ittee recom m ends one cognate resolutton standing in the nam es o f the R edciiffe State E iectorate C ouncil LNP stra te g y and Murrumba State Eiectorate Council. That this State Council of the LNP endorses the development and implementation of an ongoing public education strategy explaining the philosophy, goals and achievements of the LNP, to counter misinformation spread by our opponents. That this State Council of the LNP calls on the State Govemment to urgently fund the upgrade of the Rothwell roundabout, in Redciiffe, in view of the community concern about the safety of this intersection. MOVED: SECONDED: CARRIEDAOST ORIGINAL RESOLUTION REDCLIFFE SEC RESOLUTION 21 YLNP Rothwell roundabout Racial discrimination act That this State Council of the LNP call on the State Govemment to urgently fund the upgrade of the Rothwell roundabout in view of That this State Council of the LNP calls upon the Federal Government to; community concerns. a) reverse its decision to abandon reforms to section 18Cof the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (Cth); ORIGINAL RESOLUTION MURRUMBA SEC b) recognise the importance of these reforms vrfiich reaffirm our Party's core philosophical belief in the freedom of speech; and Rothwell roundabout c) allow Coalition Members and Senators to exercise a free vote on any bill that proposes to remove the w ords'offend','insult', ‘humiliate’ and 'Intimidate' from the current legislation. That ttie LNP calls on the State Govemment to urgently fund the upgrade of the Rothwell roundabout, on the Redciiffe Peninsular, in view of the community concem about the safety of this Intersection. MOVED: SECONDED: CARRIEDAOST MOVED: SECONDED: CARRIEDAOST open Session Resolutions B Class Resolutlons
RESOLUTION 27 BUDERIMSEC RESOLUTION 1 GREGORY SEC
Surrogacy S up p ort F or M u lti-S h ire B a rrie r Fencing
That ttiis State Council ot the LNP supports amendments to the Surrogacy Act Old 2010 to allow for the establishment of a Register by That eiis State Council of the LNP recommends to tfie LNP Parlianentary Team to reaffirm their support for a mutti-shire barrier fencing Government and/or Medical Practitioners for the puipose of identifying potential birth mothers. project for Central Western Queensland.
MOVED: SECONDED: CAmED/LOSJ MOVED: CARRIEDAOST
RESOLUTION 28 BUDERIM SEC
Surrogacy In Queensland
That this State Council ot the LNP recommend that on return to Govemment, the Surrogacy Act Old 2010 be amended to include a Provisional Parentage Order to be applied for and determined prior to the performing of any medical procedure that is intended to result in a surrogate pregnancy,
MOVED: SECONDED: CARRIED/LOST
RESOLUTION 29 CLAYFIELDSEC
Hendra Virus
That this State Council of the LNP recommends the renaming of the "Hendra Vlars" and support the establishment of a Committee of Animal Health to develc^i a more scientific and logical approach to naming newly discovered viruses.
MOVED: SECONDED: CARRIEDAOST
RESOLUTION 3 0 KENNEDY FDC
Charges fo r E ssential S ervices
That this State Council of die LNP call on Federal and State Regulators to use only real financing costs and real tax liability when determining the price of monopoly services such as water, sewwage and elecfrioity.
MOVED: SECONDED: CARRIEDAOST
RESOLUTION 31 SANDGATE SEC
Q ueensland Taxi Laws
That this State Councii ot the LNP support and progress action for effective control measures to uphold cument Transport Laws for Taxis and licensed private Limousines. In particular control through or similar, to that proposed through The Transport Legislation (Taxi Services) Amendment 81112015.
MOVED: SECONDED: CARRIEDAOST
RESOLUTION 32 YLNP
Taxi licence buy back
That this State Council of the LNP support a taxi licence buyback scheme in conjunction with the introduction of broad-based driver accreditation.
MOVED: SECONDED: CARRIEDAOST Notes Amendment to a Resolution
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Minutes of the LNP Queensland State Council Meeting Motion: Moggill SEC and Kenmore Branch Held at Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre, "Resolved toat: Merivale & Gleneig Street, South Brisbane (i) hainng regard to the circumstances which obtained in the Moggili electorate during 2014 and the difficulties vdiich arose in the path o f Friday 10 July 2015-8:10am holding the 2014 A ^ 's for the Moggill SEC and Kenmore Branch; and (ii) itoting that the Moggill SEC and Kenmxe Branch held these general meetings butnoAGM's during 2014 and have heklAGM's in the final half ot 2015 1. STATE COUNCIL MEETING O FFiaA L WELCOME (iil) because noA&lA's were h d d in 2014 clauses G.4 and F.6 would have effect to deny ttte SEC and Branch representatives and delegates Bruce Mclver State President officially opened the 18th State Council meetirg for the LNP (Friday 10 July 2 0 1 5 at the Brisbane Exhibition during the 2 01 5 year and Convention Centre and thanked all for their attendance. State £irecuf/Ve, in reliance on its power under clause L.3(e) to exercise the power vested In State Councii when it deems necessary, The President confirmed that ali delegates had registered and received the appropriate voting card. The President stipulated the rules of ffie resolves to exercise the power o f State Council under clause K.4 to resolve that notwithstanding clauses G.4 and F.6, the Moggill SEC and meeting and asked that delegates be mindful of time throughout the course of the meeting. Kenmore Branch shall be entihed to appoint the representatives and delegates otherwise provided by the Constitution during the 2015 year ."
MOVED: Greg Newton SECONDED; Arthur Walton CARRIED 2. STATE COUNCIL APOLOGIES, PROXIES & ALTERNATES Motion: National Federal Conference Delegates Bruce Mclver State President invited Sue Quinn Agenda Committee Chair to the lectern to give her Agenda Committee fteporl and to “That the following members be appointed Federal Council delegates to attend The Natiorals' Federal Conference to be held 11 September acknowledge the apologies, proxies and alternates, which were as follows: 13 September 2015. A p o lo g ie s : Vice President, Gary Spence Joan Anderson, Cliff M ulls', Vikesh Kumar, John Anderson, Joyce Price, Nicholas Stanton, Gerry Bell, Hon Rob Borbidge AO. Richard Towson, Wide Bay Region Chair, Damien Tessmann Jim (list, Teresa (Tobb, Marc Hogan, (pristine Tyson, Russel Vickers, Bruce Duncan, Robyn Quick, Brian Loughnane, Nat La Spina, Graeme South West Region, Ctemeron O’Neil" Mickefberg, Blair Felsch, Steven Todd, Arthur Frame AM, Bruce (ToHins, Philip Slade, Cap! Mark Passfield, Hon Warren Entsch MP, Michael MOVEO,-Ken Mclnnes SfC O W fO ; Frances Aguggia carried Crandon MR Dennis Quick, Denis Dillon, Jason Costigan MP, Harvey Douglas, Aian Stockdale, Rev Ian Proctor, Steven Voll Motion; Liberal Federal Council Delegates M o tio n : “That the Apologies as registered and to t>e registered with the Secretaiiat Staff be noted." “That the foilovdng members be appointed Federal Council delegates to attend the Liberals' Federal Councii to be held 26 - 2 7 June 2015. MOVED: Sue Quinn SECONDED^. Ken Mclnnes CARRIED Ian Macfadane MP, Jane Prentice MP, Gary Spence, Bernard Panting, Denis Moore, Ian Prentice Damien Tessmann, Bob Tucker, Con Gaitos, Appointed Alternates: Graham Haycrolt" Steven Voli to Alan Byers, Richard Towson to David Cailard, Christine Tyson to Chris McLoughlin, Arthur Frame to Michael Evans, Mark Passfield to Adrian Carson-Beales, Vikesh Kumar to Marguerite Toth, Nicholas Stanton to Ian Kaye, Russel Vickers to Debra Smith, Marc MOirfO.-Terry Cleary SfCOW fO; Joyce Newton carried Hogan to Lynda Woods, Rev Ian Proctor to Philip JarOie, Philiip Slade to Stephen Kiiah, Daniel Thomas to Thomas Bradley Motion: Party Unit Office Bearers M o tio n : ‘ That the credentials o f alternate delegates registered and to tie registered by the Secretaiiat be accepted.' ‘E xc^t wito the approval o f the State Executive. Electod Officials and party members who are a Staff Member or a Close Family Relative o f MOVEP; Sue Quinn SECO/voEa Gordon Simpson CARRIED an Elecled Offfdal are ineligible to hold an executive position on the foHowing party unito: a. the branOi. SEC or FDC connected to the Elected Official; Proxies held for Friday and Sunday of State Council: b. the Region Executive to which the Elected Official is allocated: or Bruce Collins [Mt Isa SEC Chair] to Don McDonald AM QBE, Dennis Dillon [Qtair Mulgrave SEC] to Robyn Ouitit, Harvey Douglas [Dalrymple c. State Executive. SEC Chair] to Liz Schmidt, Hon Warren Entsch MP to John Robinson, Blair Felsch [VLNP Executive Councii] to Jack Piggott, Jim Gist [Chair Burdekin SEC] to Date Last MP, Nat La Spina [Honorary Life Member] to Bryce Macdonaid, Joyce Price [Honorary Life Member] to Senator For the purposes of this mle: Barry O'Sullivan • dose Family Relative means spouse, chiid, parent, sibiing, in-iaw, aunt, uncle or cousin. Proxies held for Sunday of State Council: • Elected Officials means Slate and Federal M P ’s, ^ n a to rs and Endorsed Councillors. David Littieproud to Don Neai, Bruce Scott MP to Ann Leahy MP, John Engwcht to Ken Mclnnes, Senator Ian Macdonald to Jane Prentice • Branches, SECs and FDC's are allocated to Regions in accadance with the Constitution. MP, Lachian Millar MP to Sean Dillon, Matthew Derlagan to Lachlan Brennar • Senators are allocated to Regions as determined from lim e to time b y State Executive. • S taff Member means a person employed for 16 o r more hours each week (on average). M otion; "That the proxies as registered and to be registered with the Secretariat Staff be admitted to the meeting."
MOVED: Sue Quinn seconded: Ron Norman CARRIED State Executive shall have regard to the followirrg in determining whether to grant approval ixtder this mle: • alternative volunteers available for the position; 3. M INtHES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING • the number of members in the relevant party unit; • the experience o f members in the relevant party unit to effectively advance the oftaT/n?s o f the position; The Presidem referred members to the Minutes available for review. • the branch development work that has been undertaken in the relevant party unit; M o tio n : “That the minutes for the meeting held on 16 May 2015 a t the Brisbane Convention and Eitoibition Centre are a true and accurate • the number o f executive positions for which exemption has been sought; vdiether toe a 0 ic a tio n for exemption is a repeat application. record of the meeting. ’ That in order to ensure that there Is m inim al disruption to ffie smooth functioning o f Party Units that may be affected by this resolution, a MOVED: Ken Mclnnes SECONDED: Greg Newton CARRIED phase-in period w ill be allowed such that, unless otherwise agreed (voted on) b y that Party Unit's members, this change is to take effect no earlier than six months post the adoption o f this resolution and no later than the ASM that follows this six month period. “ 4, RATIFICATION OF STATE EXECUTIVE DECISIONS MOTION ADJOURNED The following resolutions were passed by State Executive for State Council Ratification: state Council Minutes
STATE COUNCIL ADJDURNEMT ELECTION OF POLICY CHAIRS
The President adjourned State Ccsjncil to reconvene at 12.00pm, Sunday 12 July, 2015. The President announced a new initiative calling for nominations for aach of the Policy Chair positions. Positions where there was only one MINUTES OF THE LNP QUEENSLAND RECONVENED STATE COUNCIL MEETING. HELD AT THE ROYAL INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION nominee were duly elected.
CENTRE, RNA, BRISBANE. SUNDAY 12 JULY, 2015 - 12,00PM Motion: ‘ That the following members be elected to the position o f G ia ir for their respective Policy Committee. “
COMMITTEE ELECTED CHAIR 4. RATIFICATION OF STATE EXECUTIVE DECISIONS- CONT. Aboriginal and Tomes Strait Islander Affairs Glenn Ferguson Motion: Party Unit Office Bearers Attomey-Seneral and Justice Policy Committee Dominic Katter "Except Witt) the approval o f the State Executive, Elected Officials and party memloers wtio are a S taff fvlember or a Close Family Relative o f Child Safety Policy Committee Daniel Thomas an Elected Official are ineligible to hold an executive position on the following party units: Competition and Corporate Regulation Policy/Taxation David Goodwin a. the branch. SEC or FDC connected to the Elected Official: b. the Region Execubve to which the Elected Official Is allocated: or Defence and Veterans Affair Policy Committee Graeme Mickeiberg c . State Executive. Education, Training and Employment Policy Committee Barry Amison
Emergency Services Policy Committee For the purposes of this oile: Ian Rowan Energy and Water Supply Policy Committee B rian Restall • Close Family Relative means spouse, child, parent, sibling. In-law. aunt, uncle o r cousin. • Elected Officials means State and Federal M P ’s. Senators and Endorsed Councillors. Environment and Heritage Protection Policy Committee James Mackay • Branches. SECs and FVC's are allocated to Regions in accordance with the Constitution. Families, Communities and Disabilities Helen McAllister • Senators are allocated to Regions as determined from time to time b y State Executive. Federalism and Decentralisation Policy Committee • S taff Member means a person employed for 16 or more hours each week (on average). Rod Schneider Foreign Affairs Policy Committee Ian Prentice State Executive shall have regard to the following in determining whether to grant approval under this rule: Health Policy Committee C heryle Royle • alternative volunteers available for the position; Housing and Public Works Policy Committee James Kennett • the number ot members in the relevant party unit; • the experience o f members in the relevant party unit to effectively advance die objectives o f the position; Industrial Relations Policy Committee Graeme Haycroft • the branch development work that has been undertaken In the relevant party unit; Local Govemment Policy Committee John Brent • the number o f executive positions for which exemption has been sought; whether the application for exemption is a repeat application. Multicultural Affairs Policy Committee Danial Ryan
That in order to ensure that there is m inim al disruption to the smooth functioning o f Party Units that may be affected by this resolution, a Northern Development Policy Committee Robyn Quick
phase-in period will be allowed such that, unless othervifse agreed (voted on) by that Party Unit's members, this change Is to take effect no Police and Corrective Services Policy Committee C hris Sang earlier than six months post the adoption of this resolution and no iater than the ACM dial follows this six month period." Population and Social Issues Policy Committee Dorn Cacciola LOST Research Policy Committee Stephen Thornton
5. RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF STATE TREASURER Science, IT and Innovation Policy Committee Linda Shave
Sport Policy Committee Tony Gleeson M o tio n : "That Slate Council ratify the appointment o f Denis Moore as Treasurer of the LNP" State Development, Infrastmcture and Planning Roger Du Biet MOVED: Con Galtos SECONDED: Terry Cleary carried The Arts Policy Committee Arthur Frame
6. RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF ASSISTANT TREASURER Transport and Main Roads Policy Committee John Cotter Jr
M o tio n : "That State Council support the appointment o f Stuart Fraser as Assistant Treasurer of the LNP’ A ballot was conducted for positions challenged. Each nominee was invited to address State Council and present fcr one minute. On Monday 13 July the ballets were courted and ttie below memtiers were elected to the position of Chair. MOl€a-Ken Mclnnes SfCOAfOfO; Lenore Jctfinston carried
coMMrrreE ELECTED CHAIR 7. RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF HONORARY LEGAL ADVISOR Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry Policy Committee Jenny Russell M o tio n : "That State Council ratify the appointment of Sm in Roberts as Honorary LegalAdvisor of the LNP." Communication and Media Issues Policy Committee Amanda Stoker MOVED: Senator Brandis seconded: Ian Prentice CARRIED National Parks and Recreation Policy Committee Michael Duff
8. ELECTION OF POLICY STANDING C O M M IH EE CHAIRMAN Natural Resources and Mines Policy Committee Lisa France Racing Policy Committee Bibe Roadley M o tio n : “That Richard Wiiliams be nominated Chair o f the Policy Standing Committee". Small Business Policy Committee Paul Smith
Tourism and Major Events Policy Committee Isaac Moody
Treasury and Trade Policy Committee Tim Rawlings state Council Minutes Notes
10. ELECTION OF MEMBERS OF POLICY STANDING
Nominations were invited for up to four general memtKrs on the Policy Standing Committee. Each nominee was invited to address State Council and present for one minute. Following the presentations a ballot was conducted.
The votes were counted on Monday 13 July, with the following memCters elected: Wendy Armstrong, David Russell QC, Steven Mammarelia, Jane McNamara
11. OTHER BUSINESS
The Chairman advised that the next State Council will be held in the Wide Bay Region In November 2015.
12. CLOSE OF STATE COUNCIL
The State President thanked State Councillor's for attending. As there was no further business to discuss. Mr Mclver declared State Council closed. V) 0»