FIRST SESSION OF THE FORTY-SEVENTH PARLIAMENT Register of Tabled Papers Ð First Session Ð FortyÐSeventh Parliament 1

LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY OF REGISTER OF TABLED PAPERS FIRST SESSION OF THE FORTY-SEVENTH PARLIAMENT TUESDAY, 3 NOVEMBER 1992

1 P ROCLAMATION CONVENING PARLIAMENT: The House met at ten o'clock a.m. pursuant to the Proclamation of Her Excellency the Governor bearing the date the Fifteenth day of October 1992

2 COMMISSION TO OPEN PARLIAMENT: Her Excellency the Governor, not being able conveniently to be present in person this day, has been pleased to cause a Commission to be issued under the Public Seal of the State, appointing Commissioners in Order to the Opening and Holding of this Session of Parliament

3 M EMBERS SWORN: The Premier (Mr W.K. Goss) produced a Commission under the Public Seal of the State, empowering him and two other Members of the House therein named, or any one or more of them, to administer to all or any Members or Member of 4 the House the oath or affirmation of allegiance to Her Majesty the Queen required by law to be taken or made and subscribed by every such Member before he shall be permitted to sit or vote in the said Legislative Assembly 5 The Clerk informed the House that the Writs for the various Electoral Districts had been returned to him severally endorsed

WEDNESDAY, 4 NOVEMBER 1992

6 O PENING SPEECH OF HER EXCELLENCY THE GOVERNOR: At 2.15 p.m., Her Excellency the Governor read the following speech

THURSDAY, 5 NOVEMBER 1992

27 AUTHORITY TO ADMINISTER OATH OR AFFIRMATION OF ALLEGIANCES TO M EMBERS: Mr Speaker informed the House that Her Excellency the Governor had been pleased to issue a Commission under the Public Seal of the State empowering him to administer the oath or affirmation of allegiance to such Members as might hereafter present themselves to be sworn

P ETITIONS: The following petitions, lodged with the Clerk by the Members indicated, were received - 28 Mr Veivers from 158 petitioners praying for an increase in the number of police on the Gold Coast. 29 Mrs Sheldon from 3094 petitioners praying that the will call for an independent inquiry into occupational health and safety, security requirements and manning levels at the Correctional Centre. 30 Mr J.N. Goss from 333 petitioners praying for the construction of sound barriers along the to protect the residential environment from the ever-increasing traffic noise. 31 Mrs Sheldon from 2003 petitioners praying that more resources be allocated to Sunshine Coast Police Stations and that construction of the Kawana Police Station be expedited. 32 Mr Fenlon from 22 petitioners praying that consideration be given to an increase in driving hours for heavy vehicles to 14 hours per 24-hour period. 33 Mr J. Sullivan from 20 petitioners praying that the Parliament of Queensland will continue to fund Community Legal Aid Centres. 34 Mrs Sheldon from 214 petitioners praying that there be no restriction on facilities offered by the QEII Hospital and that no services or units be relocated to other hospitals. 2 Register of Tabled Papers Ð First Session Ð FortyÐSeventh Parliament

35-45 Mr W. Goss, Dr Watson, Mr Slack, Mr T. Sullivan, Mr McGrady, Mrs Woodgate, Mr Veivers, Mr Comben, Mrs McCauley, Mr Bredhauer and Mr Santoro from 10, 65, 10, 9, 10, 10, 10, 10, 10, 10 and 20 petitioners respectively, praying that sufficient funds be provided in the 1992-93 Budget to enable the State Education Department Subsidies (SEDS) Scheme to provide various levels of subsidies for creches and kindergartens and to provide for a further increase in salaries and wages for staff arising from award restructuring.

46 MINISTRY AND M INISTERIAL ARRANGEMENTS: Paper : Mr Premier tabled the following paper 47 # Gazette Extraordinary, dated 24 September 1992, containing the relevant notifications.

48 AUDITOR-GENERAL ANNUAL REPORT: Mr Speaker tabled the annual report of the Auditor-General for 1991-92.

49 PARLIAMENTARY COMMISSIONER FOR ADMINISTRATIVE INVESTIGATIONS Q UEENSLAND: Mr Speaker tabled the report of the Parliamentary Commissioner for Administrative Investigations Queensland for 1 July 1991 to 30 June 1992.

50 STATEMENT OF RECURRENT E XPENDITURE FOR THE O FFICE OF THE S PEAKER: The Leader of the House (Mr Mackenroth) tabled the statement of recurrent expenditure in summary format for the Honourable D. Fouras, Speaker of the Legislative Assembly, for the period 1 July 1991 to 30 June 1992

P APERS: The following Papers were laid upon the Table of the House - (a) Treasurer (Mr De Lacy) - Annual Reports for the year ended 30 June 1992 - 51 Suncorp Insurance and Finance 52 Queensland Industry Development Corporation 53 Queensland Industry Development Corporation Government Schemes 54 Queensland Industry Development Corporation Government Schemes Division - Venture Capital Fund 55 Queensland Investment Corporation 56 Queensland Machine Gaming Commission 57 Mortgage Secondary Market Board 58 The Nominal Defendant (Queensland) 59 Treasury Department (b) Minister for Primary Industries (Mr Casey) - Annual Reports of - 60 The Barley Marketing Board 61 State Wheat Board 62 Grain Sorghum Marketing Board for the year ended 31 December 1991 63 The Navy Bean Marketing Board and the Bean Growers' Co-operative Association Limited 64 The Peanut Marketing Board and the Queensland Peanut Growers' Co-operative Association Limited 65 The Rice Marketing Board for the year ended 31 March 1992 66 The Egg Marketing Board for year ended 26 June 1992 67 The Central Queensland Egg Marketing Board for the year ended 26 June 1992 68 Queensland Hen Quota Committee for the year ended 26 June 1992 69 Market Trust for the year ended 30 June 1992 70 Chicken Meat Industry Committee for the year ended 30 June 1992 71 Mackay Sugar Co-operative Association Limited for the year ended 30 June 1992 72 Queensland Dairy Industry Authority 73 Queensland Fish Board for the year ended 30 June 1992 74 Timber Research and Development Advisory Council of Queensland for the year ended 30 June 1992 (c) Minister for Consumer Affairs and Corrective Services (Mr Milliner) - Reports for the year ended 30 June 1992 - 75 Department of Justice 76 The Queensland Corrective Services Commission Register of Tabled Papers Ð First Session Ð FortyÐSeventh Parliament 3

77 Report of the Trustees of the Funeral Benefit Trust Fund for the period ended 30 June 1992 (d) Minister for Lands (Mr Smith) - 78 Report of the Torres Strait Islander Land Tribunal for the year ended 30 June 1992 (e) Minister for Minerals and Energy (Mr McGrady) - Reports for the year ended 30 June 1992 - 79 Department of Resource Industries 80 Queensland Electricity Commission 81 Queensland Coal Board

S TATUTORY I NSTRUMENTS: The following documents were tabled by the Clerk - Agricultural Standards Act - 82 Agricultural Standards Amendment Regulation (No.1) 1992, No. 304 Ambulance Service Act - 83 Ambulance Service Amendment Regulation (No.1) 1992, No. 309 Canals Act - 84 Canals (Solander Waters Estate Stage P1-Final Approval) Order 1992, No. 314 85 Order in Council granting final approval to Shinko Pty Ltd to construct canals on the land described 86 Raby Bay Development Stages 15A to 15F (Final Approval to Construct Canals) Order 1992 Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road Act - 87 Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road Amendment Regulation (No. 2) 1992, No. 292 88 Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road Amendment Regulation (No. 3) 1992, No. 322 Casino Control Act - 89 Casino Control (Games) Amendment Notice (No.1) 1992, No. 325 Coal Industry (Control) Act - 90 Coal Industry (Control) Order 1992, No. 277 Coal Mining Act - 91 Coal Mining Exemption (Callide) Order 1992, No. 312 Corrective Services Act - 92 Corrective Services (Regional Community Correction Boards) Order 1992, No. 284 Dental Technicians and Dental Prosthetists Act - 93 Dental Technicians and Dental Prosthetists By-law 1992, No. 295 94 Proclamation - Commencement of provisions not in force - 9 October 1992, No. 294 Education (General Provisions) Act - 95 Education (General Provisions) (Approval of Enrolment) Order (No.1) 1992, No. 324 Electricity Act - 96 Electricity Amendment Regulation (No.1) 1992, No. 313 97 Electricity (Transfer of Assets to SWQEB) Order (No.1) 1992, No. 296 Fauna Conservation Act - 98 Fauna Conservation (Declaration of Approved Institutions) Order 1992, No. 333 99 Fauna (Open Season) Amendment Order (No.1) 1992, No.315 100 Milo Station Fauna Sanctuary (Revocation) Order 1992 Financial Institutions (Queensland) Act - 101 Financial Institutions (Queensland-Savings and Transitional Provisions) Amendment Regulation (No.1) 1992, No.316 Forestry Act - 102 Forestry (State Forest 50) Order 1992, No.307 103 Forestry (State Forests Revocation) Order 1992, No.308 104 Proclamation - Exclusion of land described in the Schedule from State Forest 1419, No.306 105 State Forest 42 (Extension) Order 1992 106 State Forest 379 (Extension) Order 1992 Gaming Machine Act - 107 Gaming Machine Amendment Regulation (No.2) 1992, No.297 Gladstone Area Water Board Act - 108 Gladstone Area Water Board Order 1992, No.305 Griffith University Act - 109 Statute of the Griffith University - Statute 14.1-Affiliation with the Queensland Museum 4 Register of Tabled Papers Ð First Session Ð FortyÐSeventh Parliament

Griffith University and Queensland Conservatorium of Music Amalgamation and Miscellaneous Amendments Act - 110 Proclamation - Commencement of Part 4 of the Act - 23 October 1992, No.323 Harbours Act - 111 Abbot Point Harbour Amendment By-Law (No.3) 1992, No.301 112 Citie Centre Projects Pty Ltd (Reclamation of Land) Order (No.1) 1992 113 Gladstone Port Authority (Reclamation of Land) Order (No.1) 1992 114 Harbour of Hay Point Amendment By-Law (No.2) 1992, No.300 115 Harbours Corporation of Queensland (Vesting of Crown Land) Order (No.6) 1992 116 Harbours Corporation of Queensland (Vesting of Crown Land) Order (No.7) 1992 117 Harbours (Management of Harbour Works) Order 1992, No.320 118 Mackay Port Authority (Vesting of Crown Land) Order (No.1) 1992 119 Nagillah Pty Ltd (Reclamation of Land) Order (No.1) 1992 120 R L and R B Conde (Reclamation of Land) Order (No.1) 1992 121 Townsville Port Authority (Vesting of Crown Land) Order (No.1) 1992 Health Act - 122 Poisons (Adoption of Standard) Notice (No.4) 1992, No.286 Industrial Development Act - 123 Order in Council in relation to the issue of a Deed in Grant in respect of Lot 5 on Plan NR7868, parish of in the FAR NORTH Region, Cairns Land Office District Justices Act - 124 Justices (Offence Notices) Regulation 1992, No.273 Land Act - 125 Environmental Park 520 County of Yarrol (Declaration) Order 1992 Liquor Act - 126 Liquor Amendment Regulation (No.2) 1992, No.299 Local Government Act - 127 Local Government (Swimming Pool Fencing) Order (No.1) 1992, No.331 Lotto Act - 128 Lotto (On-line) Amendment Rule (No.1) 1992, No.326 Mineral Resources Act - 129 Mineral Resources (Restricted Area 270) Order (No.2) 1992, No.278 130 Mineral Resources (Winton Mining District) Amendment Order (No.1) 1992, No.310 131 Restricted Area 183 (Amendment) Order 1992 132 Restricted Area 274 (Restriction of Grants) Order 1992 Motor Vehicles Control Act - 133 Motor Vehicles Control (Cooranga North) Order 1992, No.274 National Parks and Wildlife Act - 134 National Park 7 Counties of Gregory, Morstone and Mueller (Further Extension) Order 1992 135 National Park 8 County of Coorajah (Declaration) Order 1992 136 National Park 435 County of Clinton (Extension) Order 1992 137 National Park 477 Counties of Cardwell and Wilkie Gray (Extension) Order 1992 138 National Park 531 County of Cardwell (Extension) Order 1992 139 National Park 1201 Counties of Cardwell and Wairuna (Extension) Order 1992 Petroleum Act - 140 Petroleum (Pipeline Charges) Order 1992, No.311 141 Santos Ltd. (Permission to Enter Upon Lands) Order 1992 Primary Industries Corporation Act - 142 Proclamation - Commencement of provisions not in force - 30 September 1992, No.271 Primary Producers' Organisation and Marketing Act - 143 Primary Producers' Organisation and Marketing (Rice Marketing Board) Order 1992, No.302 Public Service Management and Employment Act - 144 Public Service Management and Employment Amendment Regulation (No.4) 1992, No.318 Queensland Marine Act - 145 Queensland Marine (Conservancy Dues Exemption) Order 1992, No.319 146 Queensland Marine (Motor Boat and Motor Vessel) Amendment Regulation (No.4) 1992, No.329 Register of Tabled Papers Ð First Session Ð FortyÐSeventh Parliament 5

147 Queensland Marine (Pleasure Yacht Equipment) Amendment Regulation (No.2) 1992, No.330 Queensland Nickel Agreement Act - 148 Queensland Nickel Agreement Order (No.2) 1992, No.280 Retirement Villages Act - 149 Assemblies of God Toowoomba Property Limited (Exemption) Order 1992 150 Castra Retirement Home Limited (Exemption) Order 1992 151 Dalrymple Villa Incorporated (Exemption) Order 1992 152 Rosewood Aged People's Home Committee Incorporated (Exemption) Order 1992 153 Sarina Aged Residential Home Incorporated (Exemption) Order 1992 154 The Corporation of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Toowoomba (Exemption) Order 1992 155 The Corporation of the Sisters of Mercy of the Diocese of Rockhampton (Exemption) Order 1992 156 The Council of the (Exemption) Order 1992 Rural Lands Protection Act Amendment Act - 157 Proclamation - Commencement of provisions not in force - 22 June 1992, No.121 Soccer Football Pools Act - 158 Pools (On-line) Amendment Rule (No.1) 1992, No.327 Stamp Act - 159 Stamp Duties Amendment Regulation (No.1) 1992, No.298 State Housing Act - 160 State Housing Interest Rate Order (No.3) 1992, No.270 State Housing (Freeholding of Land) Act - 161 State Housing (Freeholding of Land) Interest Rate Order (No.3) 1992, No.259 State Transport Act - 162 State Transport Amendment Regulation (No.3) 1992, No.290 Statute Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act - 163 Proclamation - Commencement of section 4 (so far as it repeals the State Securities Registration Act 1925) - 1 September 1992, No.272 Statutory Bodies Financial Arrangements Act - 164 Statutory Bodies Financial Arrangements ( Water Board) Order 1992, No.288 Statutory Instruments Act - 165 Statutory Instruments Amendment Regulation (No.2) 1992, No.328 Supreme Court Act - 166 Barristers' Admission Rules Amendment Order (No.1) 1992, No.282 167 Criminal Practice Rules Amendment Order (No.1) 1992, No.276 168 Solicitors' Admission Rules Amendment Order (No.1) 1992, No.283 Surveyors Act - 169 Surveyors Amendment Regulation (No.2) 1992, No.293 Timber Utilisation and Marketing Act - 170 Timber Utilisation and Marketing Amendment Regulation (No.1) 1992, No.303 Tow-truck Act - 171 Tow Truck Amendment Regulation (No.2) 1992, No.291 172 Tow-truck Amendment Regulation (No.3) 1992, No.321 Traffic Act - 173 Traffic Amendment Regulation (No.3) 1992, No.275 174 Traffic Amendment Regulation (No.4) 1992, No.281 Transport Infrastructure (Roads) Act - 175-176 Notifications - Access to land be limited, Pacific Highway (Helensvale-Coolangatta, Albert Shire), -Noosa Road (Maroochy/Noosa Shires) 177-178 Notifications - Access to the proposed widening of the declared road be limited, Cunningham Arterial Road (Brisbane City), Road (Maroochy Shire) 179 Notification - Access to the declared roads be limited Beaudesert - Beenleigh Road () and Mundoolun Connection Road (Beaudesert Shire) 180 Transport Infrastructure (Roads) Amendment Regulation (No.3) 1992, No.289 University of Queensland Act- 181 A Statute of the University of Queensland which rescinds Statute 6-The Standing Committee of Convocation and makes the following Statute: Statute 6 -Convocation 6 Register of Tabled Papers Ð First Session Ð FortyÐSeventh Parliament

Workers' Compensation Act - 182 Cardiac Assessment Tribunal (Appointment of Alternate Member) Order 1992 183 General Medical Assessment Tribunal (Appointment of Alternate Members) Order 1992 Workplace Health and Safety Act - 184 Workplace Health and Safety Amendment Regulation (No.4) 1992, No.332 185 Workplace Health and Safety (A-C Sheeting) Exemption Notice (No.2) 1992, No.285 186 Workplace Health and Safety (Officers) Notice 1992, No.279

M INISTERIAL S TATEMENTS: 187 (a) Deputy Premier and Minister for Administrative Services (Mr Burns), by leave, made a ministerial statement relating to his recent overseas visit to United Kingdom, France, Sweden and Hong Kong. Papers: The Minister tabled the following papers - 188 # Itinerary for overseas visit to London, Glasgow, Newcastle, Nice, Stockholm and Hong Kong during the period 26 July to 11 August; 189 # Report of Study Tour. (b) Treasurer (Mr De Lacy), by leave, made a ministerial statement concerning the granting of a casino licence for Brisbane. Papers: The Treasurer tabled the following papers - 190 # Evaluation of the Brisbane casino submission - Report of the interdepartmental committee (additional casino licence), dated May 1992; 191 # A set of briefing documents provided to each casino proponent; and 192 # Five addenda circulated during the submission period.

REPORTS ON PARLIAMENTARY STUDY VISITS: Mr Beattie, by leave, made a statement on his recent visit to to study school transport systems, schemes involving the disabled using taxis, the operation of railway yards in metropolitan areas and the latest initiatives and developments in rail freight and rail passenger transport and other issues. Paper : Mr Beattie tabled the following paper 193 # Report on a visit by Mr Beattie to South Australia on parliamentary business, October 1992.

BUDGET P APERS: Treasurer (Mr De Lacy) laid upon the Table of the House Ð 194 Estimates of Receipts and Expenditure 195 Program Statements 196 Supplementary Budget Information 197 The Queensland Economy 198 Capital Works 199 Financial Relations between the Queensland and Commonwealth Governments 200 The Statement of Unforeseen Expenditure to be Appropriated 1991-92.

201 ESTIMATES OF RECEIPTS AND EXPENDITURE, 1992-1993, STATEMENT OF UNFORESEEN EXPENDITURE TO BE APPROPRIATED (Message from Her Excellency the Governor)

7-8 APPROPRIATION BILL (NO . 2): The Treasurer (Mr De Lacy) moved - That leave be granted to bring in a Bill for an Act authorising amounts to be issued and applied for supply services, and to appropriate certain of the amounts to particular services for the financial years that started on 1 July 1991 and 1 July 1992 and the financial year that starts on 1 July 1993. Bill read a first time and ordered to be printed.

9-10 TOBACCO PRODUCTS (LICENSING) AMENDMENT BILL: The Treasurer (Mr De Lacy) moved - That leave be granted to bring in a Bill for an Act to amend the Tobacco Products (Licensing) Act 1988. Bill read a first time and ordered to be printed.

11-12 PAY-ROLL TAX AMENDMENT BILL: The Treasurer (Mr De Lacy) moved - That leave be granted to bring in a Bill for an Act to amend the Pay-roll Tax Act 1971. Bill read a first time and ordered to be printed. Register of Tabled Papers Ð First Session Ð FortyÐSeventh Parliament 7

13-14 SUNCORP INSURANCE AND FINANCE AMENDMENT BILL: The Treasurer (Mr De Lacy) moved - That leave be granted to bring in a Bill for an Act to amend the Suncorp Insurance and Finance Act 1985. Bill read a first time and ordered to be printed.

15-16 POLLUTION OF WATERS BY OIL AMENDMENT BILL: The Minister for Transport (Mr Hamill) moved - That leave be granted to bring in a Bill for an Act to amend the Pollution of Waters by Oil Act 1973. Bill read a first time and ordered to be printed.

17-18 TRANSPORT LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL: The Minister for Transport (Mr Hamill) moved - That leave be granted to bring in a Bill for an Act to amend the Transport Infrastructure (Roads) Act 1991 and to repeal the Driving Training Centre Act 1981. Bill read a first time and ordered to be printed.

19-20 BREAD INDUSTRY AUTHORITY REPEAL BILL: Minister for Primary Industries (Mr Casey) moved - That leave be granted to bring in a Bill for an Act to repeal the Bread Industry Authority Act 1990 and for related purposes. Bill read a first time and ordered to be printed.

21-22 WATER RESOURCES AMENDMENT BILL: Minister for Primary Industries (Mr Casey) moved - That leave be granted to bring in a Bill for an Act to amend the Water Resources Act 1989. Bill read a first time and ordered to be printed.

23-24 NURSING BILL: The Minister for Health (Mr Hayward) moved - That leave be granted to bring in a Bill for an Act to provide for the registration and enrolment of nurses, the practice of nursing and the education of nurses, and related purposes. Bill read a first time and ordered to be printed.

25-26 PENALTIES AND SENTENCES BILL: The Minister for Justice and Attorney-General and Minister for the Arts (Mr Wells) moved - That leave be granted to bring in a Bill for an Act to consolidate and amend the law relating to sentencing of offenders. Bill read a first time and ordered to be printed.

TUESDAY, 10 NOVEMBER 1992

P ETITIONS: The following petitions, lodged with the Clerk by the Members indicated, were received - 202-203 Mr Beattie and Mr Beanland from 20 and 129 petitioners respectively, praying that legislation be introduced to prohibit the display of posters in public spaces demeaning women. 204 Mr Campbell from 195 petitioners praying that a referendum be conducted to determine the issue of Council amalgamations, that the results be collected on an existing local authority boundary basis and that such results be binding on Government. 205 Mr Beanland from 36 petitioners praying that there be no restriction on facilities offered by the QEII Hospital and that no services or units be relocated to other hospitals. 206 Mr Briskey from 21 petitioners praying that the Parliament not allow the construction of the proposed sandmining loading facility on North Stradbroke Island. 207-210 Mr Gibbs, Mr Laming, Mr Nunn and Mrs Rose from 10, 9, 10 and 10 petitioners respectively, praying that sufficient funds be provided in the 1992-93 Budget to enable the State Education Department Subsidies (SEDS) Scheme to provide various levels of subsidies for creches and kindergartens and to provide for a further increase in salaries and wages of staff arising from award restructuring. 211 Mr Campbell from 78 petitioners praying that a referendum be held concerning the introduction of capital punishment. 212 Mr Rowell from 406 petitioners praying that the Parliament of Queensland will take action to provide a regular commuter service between Ingham and Townsville. 8 Register of Tabled Papers Ð First Session Ð FortyÐSeventh Parliament

213 Mr Wells from 1270 petitioners praying that the Parliament of Queensland will prohibit the possession of all forms of child pornography and paedophilia in videos, films, publications and advertisements and prevent State censorship rights from being usurped by Federal control.

S TATUTORY I NSTRUMENTS: The following documents were tabled by the Clerk - Associations (Natural Disaster Relief) Act - 214 Mackay Croquet Club Inc. (Natural Disaster Relief) Order 1992 215 The Brother's Leagues Club Capricornia Ltd (Natural Disaster Relief) Order 1992 216 The Mackay Croquet Club Inc. (Natural Disaster Relief) Amendment Order 1992 Building and Construction Industry (Portable Long Service Leave) Act - 217 Proclamation correction notice, No.6 Coal Mining Act - 218 Coal Mining Exemption (New Whitwood Mine) Order 1992, No.348 Corrective Services Act - 219 Corrective Services (Establishment of Prisons) Amendment Order (No.1) 1992, No.338 Forestry Act - 220 Proclamation correction notice, No.306 Harbours Act - 221 Harbours (Reclamation of Land) Amendment Order (No.1) 1992, No.334 Health Services Act - 222 Health Services (Public Hospitals) Fees and Charges Amendment Regulation (No.1) 1992, No.339 Industrial Development Act - 223 Order in Council in relation to the issue of a Deed of Grant in respect of Lot 19 on Plan NR7988, parish of Malanda in the FAR NORTH Region, Cairns Land Office District Mineral Resources Act - 224-228 Mineral Resources (Restricted Area 20, 269, 275, 276, 277) Orders 1992, No.342, 344, 345, 346, 347 229 Mineral Resources (Restricted Area 125) Repeal Order 1992, No.343 Officials in Parliament Act - 230 Proclamation declaring certain officers of the Crown liable to retire from office on political grounds are capable of being elected members of the Legislative Assembly and sitting and voting in the Legislative Assembly at the same time, No.287 Petroleum Act - 231-233 Petroleum (Permission to enter Land) Orders (No.1), (No.2), (No.3) 1992, No.340, 341, 349 Primary Industries Corporation Act - 234 Proclamation correction notice, No.271 Statute Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act - 235 Proclamation correction notice, No.272 Supreme Court Act - 236 Supreme Court Arrangements Amendment Order (No.5) 1992, No.337 Traffic Act - 237 Traffic Amendment Regulation (No.5) 1992, No.335 Water Resources Act - 238 Water Resources (Rates and Charges) Regulation 1992, No.336

P APERS: The following papers were tabled - (a) Premier and Minister for Economic and Trade Development (Mr W Goss) - Reports for 1991-92 - 239 Department of the Premier, Economic and Trade Development 240 Electoral and Administrative Review Commission 241 Public Sector Management Commission 242 Office of the Cabinet 243 South Bank Corporation 244 Parliamentary Contributory Superannuation Fund - Financial statements of the Trustees for 1991-92. (b) Deputy Premier, Minister for Administrative Services and Minister for Rural Communities (Mr Burns) - 245 Administrative Services Department - Report for 1991-92 Register of Tabled Papers Ð First Session Ð FortyÐSeventh Parliament 9

(c) Minister for Transport (Mr Hamill) - 246 Department of Transport - Report for 1991-92 (d) Minister for Primary Industries (Mr Casey) - 247 Report of the South East Queensland Water Board - Report for 1991-92 248 (A) A proposal by the Governor in Council to revoke the setting apart and declaration as State Forest under the Forestry Act 1959 of - (a) all those parts of State Forest 200 described as Areas A and B and shown hachured on plan FTY 1646 prepared under the authority of the Conservator of Forests, Department of Primary Industries and containing areas totalling about 335 hectares; (b) the whole of State Forest 400 containing an area of about 493.7 hectares; (c) the whole of State Forest 736 containing an area of about 795 hectares; (d) all those parts of State Forest 757 contained within stations 4b-7-14-6b-4b and stations 6-6a-6b-6 on Crown Plan 846491 and containing areas totalling 2.2038 hectares; (e) all that part of State Forest 1294 described as Lot 26 on plan CK3667 and containing an area of 1.887 hectares; (f) all that part of State Forest 13 described as Area A as shown on plan FTY 1632 prepared under the authority of the Conservator of Forests, Department of Primary Industries and containing an area of about 5.23 hectares; and 249 (B) A brief explanation of the proposal. (e) Minister for Police and Emergency Services (Mr Braddy) - Reports for 1991-92 - 250 Queensland Police Service 251 Bureau of Emergency Services (f) Minister for Justice and Attorney-General and Minister for the Arts (Mr Wells) - Reports for 1991-92 - 252 Department of the Attorney-General 253 Criminal Justice Commission 254 Public Trustee of Queensland 255 Queensland Cultural Centre Trust 256 Queensland Law Reform Commission 257 Lay Observer to the Queensland Law Society (g) Minister for Lands (Mr Smith) - 258 Department of Lands - Report 1991-92 (h) Minister for Health (Mr Hayward) - Reports for 1991-92 - 259 The Council of the Queensland Institute of Medical Research 260 Queensland Institute of Medical Research Trust 261 Prince Charles Hospital Foundation 262 Princess Alexandra Hospital Research and Development Foundation 263 Royal Brisbane Hospital Research Foundation 264 Royal Women's Hospital Research and Development Foundation 265 Chiropractors and Osteopaths Board of Queensland 266 Dental Board of Queensland 267 Dental Technicians and Dental Prosthetists Board of Queensland 268 Medical Board of Queensland 269 Nurses Registration Board of Queensland 270 Occupational Therapists Board of Queensland 271 Optometrists Board of Queensland 272 Pharmacy Board of Queensland 273 Physiotherapists Board of Queensland 274 Podiatrists Board of Queensland 275 Psychologists Board of Queensland 276 Speech Therapists Board of Queensland 277 Wahroonga Nursing Home Maryborough Report for 1 January 1988 to 31 December 1990. 10 Register of Tabled Papers Ð First Session Ð FortyÐSeventh Parliament

(i) Minister for Employment, Training and Industrial Relations (Mr Foley) Reports for 1991-92 - 278 President of the Industrial Court of Queensland 279 Department of Employment, Vocational Education, Training and Industrial Relations 280 Vocational Education, Training and Employment Commission 281 Workers' Compensation Board of Queensland 282 South Queensland Rural Training School Board 283 Longreach Rural Training School Board 284 Lower Burdekin Rural Training School Board (j) Minister for Environment and Heritage (Ms Robson) 285 Department of Environment and Heritage - Report 1991-92

M INISTERIAL S TATEMENT: 286 The Premier and Minister for Economic and Trade Development (Mr W. Goss), by leave, made a ministerial statement relating to his visit to Japan in July with representatives of Queensland's major coal producers. Paper : The Premier tabled the following paper: 287 # Report on official visit to Japan 19 July to 22 July 1992

QUESTIONS: Papers: Deputy Leader of the Coalition (Mrs Sheldon) tabled the following papers: # Memorandum, dated 11 May 1992, from the Commissioner for Police concerning an inaccurate public statement attributed to the Premier # Article in the Courier-Mail dated 8 May 1992 # Extract from the Senate Hansard dated 20 August 1992 concerning the Queensland Police Commissioner (REFER TO DISALLOWANCE OF TABLING BY MR SPEAKER 11/11/92) Papers: Mr Lingard tabled the following papers: 288 # Article in the Sun-Herald entitled "Last-minute hitch for super union" dated 8 November 1992 289 # Excerpts from Towers Perrin report tabled at QPOA Superannuation Fund meeting on 6 November 1992

PARLIAMENTARY CRIMINAL JUSTICE COMMITTEE - APPOINTMENT AND M EMBERSHIP: Paper : Deputy Leader of the Coalition (Mrs Sheldon) tabled the following paper. 290 # Article in the Sunday-Mail entitled "CJC watchdog slams Beattie", dated 11 October 1992.

ADJOURNMENT: The Leader of the House (Mr Mackenroth) moved - That the House do now adjourn. Papers: Mr Rowell tabled the following papers: 291 # Conservation Act amended after talks with rural procedures - Statement by Minister for Land Management. 292 # Buffer Zones - Letter from Mr J Mickel Private Secretary to the Premier. 293 # Press release from the Advocate entitled "Goss plans to address buffer zones", dated 10 September 1992.

WEDNESDAY, 11 NOVEMBER 1992

P ETITIONS: The following petitions, lodged with the Clerk by Members, were received - 312 Mr Slack from 14 petitioners praying that the undeveloped area of the Mt Whitfield Range be declared an environmental park and that funds be provided for research into cassowaries. 313 Mrs Edmond from 11 petitioners praying that the Torwood Police Station be not closed or relocated from 341 Milton Road, Torwood. 314 Mrs Edmond from 21 petitioners praying that immediate action be taken to terminate the entertainment licence of the Bardon RSL. Register of Tabled Papers Ð First Session Ð FortyÐSeventh Parliament 11

315 Mrs Sheldon from 569 petitioners praying that the land bordered by Nicklin Way, Beach Drive, Wurley Drive and the coastline be set aside as recreational parkland. 316 Ms Warner from 17 petitioners praying that the West End Police Station be not closed or relocated from Boundary Street, West End. 317 Mr Livingstone from 10 petitioners praying that sufficient funds be provided in the 1992/93 Budget to enable the State Education Department Subsidies (SEDS) Scheme to provide various levels of subsidies for creches and kindergartens and to provide for a further increase in salaries and wages of staff arising from award restructuring. 318 Ms Warner from 235 petitioners praying that the law prohibiting abortion on request be enforced. 319-320 Mrs Woodgate and Ms Warner from 9 and 112 petitioners respectively, praying that legislation be introduced to prohibit the display of posters in public spaces demeaning women. 321 Ms Warner from 1,199 petitioners praying that all abortion laws be repealed to allow abortion to be safely and readily available as a confidential matter between a woman and her doctor. 322 Mr Laming from 39 petitioners praying for the repeal of the Land Act and the Integrated Resort Development Act so as to maintain a balance between public ownership and private enterprise, particularly on Barrier Reef Islands.

S TATUTORY I NSTRUMENTS: The following documents were tabled by the Clerk - Act - 323 Ordinances which amend Part 4 (Long Service Leave and Payments on Retirement or Death) of Chapter 2 - City Service and Administration City of Brisbane Town Planning and Act; Local Government Act; Local Government (Planning and Environment) Act - 324 Local Government (Interim Development Control- Ilfracombe Shire Council) Order 1992 325 Local Government (Interim Development Control-Mount Morgan Shire Council) Order 1992 326(A-BE) Orders in Council amending the planning schemes for the following Local Authorities by the rezoning of certain land: City Councils: Brisbane, Bundaberg, Cairns, Caloundra, Gladstone, Gold Coast, Gympie, Hervey Bay, Ipswich, Logan, Mackay, Mount Isa, Redcliffe, Rockhampton, Thuringowa, Toowoomba, Townsville, Warwick. Town Councils: Dalby, Roma. Shire Councils: Albert, Atherton, Banana, Beaudesert, Bowen, Burdekin, Caboolture, Cambooya, Cardwell, Chinchilla, Cook, Crows Nest, Douglas, Eacham, Emerald, Esk, Gatton, Gooburrum, Goondiwindi, Herberton, Inglewood, Isis, Johnstone, Jondaryan, Kingaroy, Kolan, Laidley, Livingstone, , Maroochy, Millmerran, Mirani, Mulgrave, Nanango, Noosa, Pine Rivers, Pioneer, Pittsworth, Redland, Sarina, Stanthorpe, Whitsunday, Widgee, Wondai, Woocoo, Woongarra. 327 Order in Council amending the strategic plan for the Shire of Redland by the incorporation of amendments relating to the preservation of rural habitat areas and water supply catchment areas of the shire. 328(A-Y) Orders in Council amending the provisions contained in planning schemes for the following local authorities: Bowen Shire Council, Brisbane City Council, Caboolture Shire Council, Caloundra City Council, Emerald Shire Council, Fitzroy Shire Council, Gatton Shire Council, Gooburrum Shire Council, Jondaryan Shire Council, Kingaroy Shire Council, Council, Mulgrave Shire Council, Noosa Shire Council, Pine Rivers Shire Council, Redland Shire Council, Taroom Shire Council. Criminal Justice Act - 329 Criminal Justice (Misconduct Tribunal) Order (No.1) 1992 Industrial Development Act - 330 Hervey Bay City Council (Acquisition of Responsibility for Roads in Hervey Bay Industrial Estate) Order 1992 331 Mackay City Council (Acquisition of Responsibility for Roads in South Mackay Industrial Estate) Order 1992 Local Government Act - 332 Reference to Local Government Commissioner - Emerald Shire Council's request that it be governed by 9 members including the Chairman instead of the present membership of 10, dated 27 July 1992 12 Register of Tabled Papers Ð First Session Ð FortyÐSeventh Parliament

P APERS: The following papers were tabled - (a) Deputy Premier, Minister for Administrative Services and Minister for Rural Communities (Mr Burns) - 333 Board of Architects of Queensland - Report for 1991-92 (b) Minister for Housing, Local Government and Planning (Mr Mackenroth) - 334 Local Government Superannuation Board - Report for 1991-92 335-338 Department of Housing, Local Government and Planning - Report and financial statements for 1991-92 339 Parliamentary Service Commission - Report for 1991-92 (c) Minister for Family Services and Aboriginal and Islander Affairs (Ms Warner) - 340 Family Services and Aboriginal and Islander Affairs - Report for 1991-92

M INISTERIAL S TATEMENTS: 341 The Minister for Tourism and Sport (Mr Gibbs), by leave, made a ministerial statement relating to his recent overseas visit to assess tourism and investment potential from Japan, Taiwan, South Korea, Singapore and Hong Kong. Paper : The Minister tabled the following paper: 342 # Detailed report on visit to Japan, Taiwan, South Korea, Singapore and Hong Kong.

QUESTIONS: Paper : The Treasurer (Mr De Lacy) tabled the following paper: 343 # Metway - Advice from the Solicitor-General - Memorandum, dated 6 November 1992, from the Commercial Counsel, Queensland Treasury. Papers: The Deputy Leader of the Coalition (Mrs Sheldon) tabled the following papers: 344 # Operation Toby - Memorandum, dated 2 February 1990, from Mr W Antill Assistant Commissioner, Australian Federal Police to Mr N.R. Newnham, Queensland Commissioner of Police. 345 # Letter, dated 14 February 1990, from Mr N.R. Newnham, Queensland Commissioner of Police to the Premier. Paper : Minister for Employment and Industrial Relations (Mr Foley) tabled the following paper: 346 # Workplace health and safety - Letter, dated 3 November 1992, from Mr I Macfarlane, Chairman of the Queensland Farmsafe Committee to the Leader of the Opposition.

APPROPRIATION BILL (NO 2) 1992: The Assembly resolved itself into Committee of the Whole for further consideration of the Bill. Papers: Mr Beanland tabled the following papers: 347 # Extract from Budget Speech 1991-92 page 12 348 # Extract from Budget Speech 1992-93 page 22

294-295 PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS AMENDMENT BILL: Minister for Administrative Services (Mr Burns) moved - That leave be granted to bring in a Bill for an Act to amend the Professional Engineers Act 1988. Bill read a first time and ordered to be printed.

296-297 AUDIT LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL: The Treasurer (Mr De Lacy) moved - That leave be granted to bring in a Bill for an Act to amend the law relating to public sector auditing, and for other purposes. 349 Message - The following Message from Her Excellency the Governor was received and read. Bill read a first time and ordered to be printed. Paper: The Treasurer (Mr De Lacy) tabled the following paper: 350 # Review of Public Sector Auditing in Queensland - Government response to the Electoral and Administrative Review Commission report.

298-299 BUILDING SOCIETIES FUND BILL: The Treasurer (Mr De Lacy) moved - That leave be granted to bring in a Bill for an Act to establish a Building Societies Fund, to make provision for the winding up of the Combined Bowkett and Building Society Limited, to pay money to continuing building societies and for other purposes. 351 Message - The following Message from Her Excellency the Governor was received and read. Bill read a first time and ordered to be printed. Register of Tabled Papers Ð First Session Ð FortyÐSeventh Parliament 13

300-301 LIQUOR AMENDMENT BILL: Minister for Tourism, Sport and Racing (Mr Gibbs) moved - That leave be granted to bring in a Bill for an Act to amend the Liquor Act 1992. Bill read a first time and ordered to be printed.

302-303 ANTI-DISCRIMINATION AMENDMENT BILL: Minister for Justice and Attorney-General (Mr Wells) moved - That leave be granted to bring in a Bill for an Act to amend the Anti- Discrimination Act 1991. Bill read a first time and ordered to be printed.

304-305 VOCATIONAL EDUCATION (INDUSTRY PLACEMENT) BILL: The Minister for Employment and Industrial Relations (Mr Foley) moved - That leave be granted to bring in a Bill for an Act to provide for industry placement of students in structured vocational education and training programs. Bill read a first time and ordered to be printed.

306-307 TOWNSVILLE CITY COUNCIL (DOUGLAS LAND DEVELOPMENT) BILL: Minister for Housing, Local Government and Planning (Mr Mackenroth) moved -That leave be granted to bring in a Bill for an Act for the development of land at Douglas, Townsville, and related purposes. Bill read a first time and ordered to be printed.

308-309 LOCAL GOVERNMENT SUPERANNUATION AMENDMENT BILL (NO . 2): Minister for Housing, Local Government and Planning (Mr Mackenroth) moved -That leave be granted to bring in a Bill for an Act to amend the Local Government Superannuation Act 1985. Bill read a first time and ordered to be printed.

310-311 LOCAL GOVERNMENT (PALM BEACH LAND) BILL: Minister for Housing, Local Government and Planning (Mr Mackenroth) moved - That leave be granted to bring in a Bill for an Act for the settlement of claims in relation to damage to houses at Palm Beach in the City of the Gold Coast. Bill read a first time and ordered to be printed.

ADJOURNMENT: The Leader of the House (Mr Mackenroth) moved - That the House do now adjourn. Papers: Mr Cooper tabled the following papers: 352 # Letter, dated 9 November 1992 from the Leader of the Opposition to the Chairman of the Farmsafe Committee. 353 # Media release on Workplace Health and Safety Act - rural industry requirements. 354-355 # Extracts from Oakey Champion for 4 November 1992

THURSDAY, 12 NOVEMBER 1992

367-368 REVIEW OF PARLIAMENTARY COMMITTEES - REPORT OF THE ELECTORAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW COMMISSION: Mr Speaker informed the Assembly that he had received from the Chairman of the Electoral and Administrative Review Commission the report (2 volumes) on the review of parliamentary committees.

P APERS: The following Papers were tabled - (a) Minster for Tourism, Sport and Racing (Mr Gibbs) - 369 Mt Gravatt Showgrounds Trust Report and financial statements - 1 May 1991 to 30 April 1992 Reports and balance sheets for 1991-92 - 370 Queensland Harness Racing Board 371 Queensland Tourist and Travel Corporation (b) Minister for Housing, Local Government and Planning (Mr Mackenroth) - 372 Builders' Registration Board of Queensland - Report for 1991-92 373 Local Government Grants Commission, Queensland - Report on financial assistance for Local Government 1992 14 Register of Tabled Papers Ð First Session Ð FortyÐSeventh Parliament

(c) Minister for Justice and Attorney-General and Minister for the Arts (Mr Wells) - 374 Court of Appeal - Report 1991-92 375-376 Queensland Law Society Incorporated - President's introduction and financial statements which comprise the report 1 May 1991 to 30 April 1992 (d) Minister for Education (Mr Comben) - 377 Department of Education - Report for 1991-92 Reports for 1991-92 - 378 Board of Senior Secondary School Studies 379 Tertiary Entrance Procedures Authority (e) Minster for Health (Mr Hayward) - 380 Queensland Health - Report for 1991-92 381 Royal Children's Hospital Foundation - Report for 1991-92 (f) Minister for Business, Industry and Regional Development (Mr Elder) - Reports for 1991-92 - 382 Department of Business, Industry and Regional Development 383 Queensland Small Business Corporation

M INISTERIAL S TATEMENTS: 384 (a) The Treasurer (Mr De Lacy), by leave, made a ministerial statement relating to an actuarial investigation into the Police Superannuation Fund. 385 (b) The Minister for Education (Mr Comben), by leave, made a ministerial statement concerning a press article on school closures or merges.

Q UESTIONS Paper : The Leader of the Opposition (Mr Borbidge) tabled the following paper: 386 # Copy of a photograph of the Premier and Mr P. Laurance. Paper : The Minister for Tourism, Sport and Racing (Mr Gibbs) tabled the following paper: 387 # Letter, dated 11 November 1992, from the Managing Director of Tricontinental Holdings Limited concerning Peter Laurance and Pivot/QWest group of companies.

APPROPRIATION BILL (NO. 2) 1992: The Assembly resolved itself into Committee of the Whole for further consideration of the Bill. Papers: Mr Connor tabled the following papers: 388 # Department of Consumer Affairs - Search of business names 389 # Department of Employment, Training and Industrial Relations - extract from the annual report for 1991-92, pages 184 and 105. Papers: Mr Lingard tabled the following papers: 390 # Letter, dated 9 February 1989, from Mr Hamill to the Minister for Education 391 # Letter, dated 21 March 1989, from the Minister for Education, Youth and Sport to Mr Hamill 392 # Letter, dated 10 October 1992, from W.E. Yabsley to Mr Lingard 393 # Letter, dated 5 November 1992, from W.E. Yabsley to Mr Lingard

356-357 PARLIAMENTARY LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL: The Premier, Minister for Economic and Trade Development (Mr W. Goss) moved - That leave be granted to bring in a Bill for an Act to amend the Financial Administration and Audit Act 1977, the Parliamentary Members' Salaries Act 1988 and the Parliamentary Service Act 1988. Bill read a first time and ordered to be printed.

358-359 MUTUAL RECOGNITION (QUEENSLAND) BILL: The Premier, Minister for Economic and Trade Development (Mr W. Goss) moved - that leave be granted to bring in a Bill for an Act to enable the enactment of legislation applying uniformly throughout Australia for the recognition of regulatory standards adopted in Australia regarding goods and occupations. Bill read a first time and ordered to be printed.

360-361 BRISBANE CASINO AGREEMENT BILL: The Treasurer (Mr De Lacy) moved - That leave be granted to bring in a Bill for an Act to authorise the entering into of an agreement for the development and operation of the Brisbane Casino, and for other purposes. Bill read a first time and ordered to be printed. Register of Tabled Papers Ð First Session Ð FortyÐSeventh Parliament 15

362-363 LANDS LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL: Minister for Lands (Mr Smith) moved - That leave be granted to bring in a Bill for an Act to amend certain Acts in relation to the administration of land. Bill read a first time and ordered to be printed.

364 STATUTE LAW (MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS) BILL: The Minister for Housing and Local Government (Mr Mackenroth) moved - That leave be granted to bring in a Bill for an Act to make various amendments of the statute law of Queensland, to repeal certain Acts and to declare certain matters. Bill read a first time and ordered to be printed.

365-366 LOCAL GOVERNMENT LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL (NO. 2): Minister for Housing, Local Government and Planning (Mr Mackenroth) moved -That leave be granted to bring in a Bill for an Act to amend the City of Brisbane Act 1924 and the Local Government Act 1936. Bill read a first time and ordered to be printed.

FRIDAY, 13 NOVEMBER 1992

P ETITION: The following petition, lodged with the Clerk by the Member indicated, was received - 400 Mr Santoro from 849 petitioners, praying that any initiative which would lead to the economic decline or closure of businesses in the Nundah Shopping Centre be not implemented.

STATUTORY I NSTRUMENTS: The following documents were tabled by the Clerk - Public Service Management and Employment Act - 401 Public Service Management (Departmental Changes) Order (No 1) 1992 402-406 Public Service Management (Transfer of Part of Department) Orders (No.s 2, 3, 4, 5, 6) 1992 407-408 Public Service Management (Transfer of Parts of Departments) Orders (No.s 2, 3) 1992

PAPERS: The following papers were tabled - (a) Minister for Housing, Local Government and Planning (Mr Mackenroth) - 409 Review of the composition of Emerald Shire Council (b) Minister for Transport and Minister Assisting the Premier on Economic and Trade Development (Mr Hamill) - Reports for 1991-92 - 410 Port of Brisbane Authority 411 Bundaberg Port Authority (c) Member for Mundingburra (Mr Davies) - 412 Report of the Parliamentary Criminal Justice Committee - Review of the operations of the Parliamentary Criminal Justice Committee and the Criminal Justice Commission. Part C Ð A Report pursuant to section 4.8(1)(f) of the Criminal Justice Act 1989-1992

M INISTERIAL S TATEMENT: 412(a) The Minister for Employment, Training and Industrial Relations (Mr Foley), by leave, made a ministerial statement concerning Safework Queensland.

QUESTIONS Paper : Minister for Education (Mr Comben) tabled the following paper - 413 # Extract from Budget Document, page 41 - Capital Works Program

394-395 PROSTITUTION LAWS AMENDMENT BILL: Minister for Police and Emergency Services (Mr Braddy) moved - That leave be granted to bring in a Bill for an Act to amend laws relating to prostitution, and for other purposes. Bill read a first time and ordered to be printed. 16 Register of Tabled Papers Ð First Session Ð FortyÐSeventh Parliament

396-397 HEALTH LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL: Minister for Health (Mr Hayward) moved - That leave be granted to bring in a Bill for an Act to amend certain Acts administered by the Minister for Health. Bill read a first time and ordered to be printed.

398-399 INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS AMENDMENT BILL: Minister for Employment, Training and Industrial Relations (Mr Foley) moved - That leave be granted to bring in a Bill for an Act to amend the Industrial Relations Act 1990. 414 Message.- The following Message from Her Excellency the Governor was received and read. Bill read a first time and ordered to be printed.

TUESDAY, 24 NOVEMBER 1992

415 S.P. BOOKMAKING AND RELATED CRIMINAL ACTIVITIES IN QUEENSLAND-REPORT OF THE CJC: Mr Speaker informed the Assembly that he had received from the Chairman of the Criminal Justice Commission, the Report on S.P. Bookmaking and Related Criminal Activities in Queensland.

P ETITIONS: The following petitions, lodged with the Clerk by the Members indicated, were received - 416-417 Mr Horan and Mr Purcell from 10 and 10 petitioners respectively praying that sufficient funds be provided in the 1992/93 Budget to enable the State Education Department Subsidies (SEDS) Scheme to provide various levels of subsidies for creches and kindergartens and to provide for a further increase in salaries and wages of staff arising from award restructuring. 418 Mr Burns from 244 petitioners praying for regular patrols of the southern end of Moreton Island and that the outside beach on Moreton Island be closed to commercial netting weekends.

S TATUTORY I NSTRUMENTS: The following documents were tabled by the Clerk - Credit Act - 419 Credit (Rental Purchase Contracts Exemption) Order 1992, No.353 Dairy Industry Act - 420 Dairy Industry Pasteurisation Plant (Beaudesert Shire) Amendment Order (No.1) 1992, No.357 421 Dairy Industry Pasteurisation Plants (Miscellaneous Amendments) Order (No.2) 1992, No.351 Electricity Act - 422 Electricity (QEC) Order (No.2) 1992, No.355 Forestry Act - 423 Forestry (State Forest 129) Order 1992, No.352 Freedom of Information Act - 424 Freedom of Information Regulation 1992, No.354 Gas Act - 425 Gas (Extension of Franchise) Order 1992, No.359 Harbours Act - 426 Harbours (Agreement) Order 1992, No.356 (including accompanying agreement between South Blackwater Coal Limited and Gladstone Port Authority) Local Government Act - 427 Reference of a reviewable local government matter to the Local Government Commissioner in relation to the common boundary between the City of Brisbane and the City of Logan, dated 16 November 1992. Local Government (Planning and Environment) Act - 428 Order in Council amending the planning schemes for various local authorities throughout the State of Queensland by the rezoning of certain land. The Order in Council approves amendments to the planning schemes for the following local authorities: Register of Tabled Papers Ð First Session Ð FortyÐSeventh Parliament 17

City Councils: Brisbane, Cairns, Caloundra, Ipswich, Rockhampton. Shire Councils: Albert, Caboolture, Cardwell, Emerald, Esk, Gatton, Isis, Laidley, Livingstone, Maroochy, Pine Rivers, Redland, Sarina, Widgee, Woongarra. Mineral Resources Act - 429 Mineral Resources (Restricted Area 275) Order 1992, No.345 (This instrument replaces the previously published 1992 SL No.345 which was tabled 10 November 1992) Motor Vehicles Control Act - 430 Motor Vehicles Control (Kogan State School) Order 1992, No.350 Sawmills Licensing Act - 431 Sawmills Licensing Amendment Regulation (No.1) 1992, No.358 Transport Infrastructure (Roads) Act - 432 Notifications - Access to land be limited, Bruce Highway (Ayr-Townsville), Burdekin Shire and access to the declared road be limited Captain Cook Highway (Cairns- Mossman), Mulgrave Shire. 433 Notification - Access to the declared road be limited, Bunya Highway (Kingaroy - Goomeri), Kingaroy Shire. Workers Compensation Act - 434 General Medical Assessment Tribunal (Appointment of Members and Alternate Members) Order 1992 Workplace Health and Safety Act - 435 Workplace Health and Safety (Lifts) Notice 1992, No.361 436 Workplace Health and Safety (Repeal of Exemptions) Notice 1992, No.360

P APERS: The following papers were tabled - (a) Minister for Primary Industries (Mr Casey) - Reports for 1991-92 - 437 Department of Primary Industries 438 Queensland Commercial Fishermen's Organisation Report for the year ended 26 June 1992 - 439 Queensland Fruit and Vegetable Growers (b) Minister for Family Services and Aboriginal and Islander Affairs (Ms Warner) - Report for 1991-92 - 440 Intellectually Disabled Citizens Council of Queensland (c) Minister for Health (Mr Hayward) - Report for 1991-92 - 441 Townsville General Hospital Foundation

M INISTERIAL S TATEMENTS: 442 (a) The Treasurer (Mr De Lacy), by leave, made a ministerial statement relating to a review of the code of conduct for public officials. 443 (b) The Minister for Tourism, Sport and Racing (Mr Gibbs), by leave, made a ministerial statement relating to the Criminal Justice Commission's report into SP bookmaking. 444 (c) The Minister for Tourism, Sport and Racing (Mr Gibbs), by leave, made a ministerial statement correcting information which he gave in answer to a question concerning Mr Chapman's acquisition of the old National Bank Building in Townsville. 445 (d) The Minister for Family Services and Aboriginal and Islander Affairs (Ms Warner), by leave, made a ministerial statement concerning a study visit to Canada which she undertook between 30 June and 15 July 1992.

GENERAL BUSINESS - MATTERS OF P UBLIC I NTEREST: Papers: Mr Campbell, during his speech, tabled the following papers: 446-462 # Documents (17) relating to an application by R.C. and J.A. Brooks for a loan from Macebale Finance and Mortgage Services Pty Ltd.

P AY-ROLL TAX AMENDMENT BILL: Adjourned debate on the motion of Mr De Lacy - That the Bill be now read a second time, resumed. Papers: Mrs Sheldon tabled the following papers 463-469 # Documents (7) relating to pay-roll tax. 18 Register of Tabled Papers Ð First Session Ð FortyÐSeventh Parliament

NURSING BILL: Adjourned debate on the motion of the Minister for Health (Mr Hayward) - That the Bill be now read a second time, resumed. Papers: Mr Horan, during his speech, tabled the following papers: 470 # National Association of Nursing Homes and Private Hospitals Inc - Memorandum concerning clause 142 471 # Letter, dated 10 November 1992, from Mr D Butt, Queensland Department of Health concerning the intent of clause 142

P ROSTITUTION LAWS AMENDMENT BILL: Adjourned debate on the motion of the Minister for Police and Emergency Services (Mr Braddy) - That the Bill be now read a second time, resumed. Papers: Mr Cooper tabled the following papers - 472 # United Cab Driver's Guild - Letter, dated 24 November 1992, concerning the Prostitution Laws Amendment Bill 473 # Taxi Council of Queensland Incorporated - Letter, dated 24 November 1992, concerning the Prostitution Laws Amendment Bill Papers: Mr Beattie tabled the following papers - 474-480 # Submissions (7) concerning the Prostitution Laws Amendment Bill 1992 481 # Various documents from the A.C.T. Legislative Assembly concerning prostitution

WEDNESDAY, 25 NOVEMBER 1992

484 AUDITOR-GENERAL'S REPORT - FIRST REPORT ON AUDITS: Mr Speaker tabled the Auditor-General's first report on audits for the financial year ended 30 June 1992.

P ETITIONS: The following petitions, lodged with the Clerk by the Members indicated, were received - 485 Mr Randell from 10 petitioners praying that sufficient funds be provided in the 1992/93 Budget to enable the State Education Department Subsidies (SEDS) Scheme to provide various levels of subsidies for creches and kindergartens and to provide for a further increase in salaries and wages of staff arising from award restructuring. 486 Mr J.N. Goss from 291 petitioners praying that legislation be introduced to prohibit the display of posters in public spaces demeaning women. 487 Mr Santoro from 332 petitioners praying that any initiative which would lead to the economic decline or closure of businesses in the Nundah Shopping Centre not be implemented. 488 Ms Spence from 175 petitioners praying that legislation on the compulsory wearing of bicycle helmets be altered to give police or the Transport Department authority to impose a fine. 489 Mr Beattie from 1,005 petitioners praying that the Parliament not proceed with the Prostitution Laws Amendment Bill, repeal existing laws and introduce a reform package in accordance with recommendations made by the Criminal Justice Commission. 490 Mr Slack from 847 petitioners praying for the withdrawal of preferred applicant status from Jupiters for the development of the Treasury Building as a casino and for a conservation study to be carried out before any future proposals are made. 491 Mr Randell from 340 petitioners praying for action to be taken to ensure that "The Diner" situated on railway land in Sarina is not closed. 492 Mr Robertson from 603 petitioners praying that a licence not be granted under the Art Unions and Public Amusements Act to install entertainment machines at Shop 23, Runcorn Plaza, Runcorn. 493 Mr Pearce from 2,946 petitioners praying that a referendum be held concerning the introduction of capital punishment.

S TATUTORY I NSTRUMENTS: The following documents were tabled by the Clerk - Grammar Schools Act - 494 Brisbane Girls' Grammar School (Loan Borrowing) Order (No.2) 1992 495 Ipswich Grammar School (Loans Borrowing) Order (No.1) 1992 Queensland University of Technology Act - 496 Queensland University of Technology (Council) Proclamation 1992 Register of Tabled Papers Ð First Session Ð FortyÐSeventh Parliament 19

Statutory Bodies Financial Arrangements Act - 494 Brisbane Girls' Grammar School (Loan Borrowing) Order (No.2) 1992 495 Ipswich Grammar School (Loans Borrowing) Order (No.1) 1992

P APERS: The following papers were tabled - (a) Minister for Tourism, Sport and Racing (Mr Gibbs) - Reports and Balance Sheets for 1991-92 - 497 Trustees Albion Park Paceway 498 Greyhound Racing Control Board of Queensland 499 Totalisator Administration Board of Queensland 500 Department of Tourism, Sport and Racing - Report for 1991-92 (b) Minister for Transport and Minister Assisting the Premier on Economic and Trade Development (Mr Hamill) Reports for 1991-92 - 501 Gladstone Port Authority 502 Rockhampton Port Authority 503 Mackay Port Authority 504 Queensland Railways Reports for the fifteen months ended 30 June 1992 - 505 Gateway Bridge Company Limited 506 Logan Motorway Company Limited 507 Sunshine Motorway Company Limited 508 National Road Transport Commission Report for 1991-92 (c) Minister for Consumer Affairs and Corrective Services (Mr Milliner) - 509 Rental Bond Authority Report for 1991-92 (d) (Mr Welford)- 510 Report on Residential Tenancies Law Reform in Queensland - Boarding Houses and Caravan Parks (e) Chairman of the Parliamentary Committee of Public Works (Ms Spence) 511 Parliamentary Committee of Public Works - Report for 1991-92 512 Report concerning a legal opinion sought for the Parliamentary Committee of Public Works (f) Chairman of the Parliamentary Committee of Public Accounts (Mr Hollis) 513-516 Parliamentary Committee of Public Accounts - Report on the Review of the Implementation of the Public Finance Standards together with correspondence provided to the committee during the conduct of the inquiry.

M INISTERIAL S TATEMENTS: 517 (a) The Treasurer (Mr De Lacy), by leave, made a ministerial statement concerning a reference to Jupiters Casino on the Gold Coast in the CJC report on S.P. bookmaking and other related criminal activities. 518 (b) The Treasurer (Mr De Lacy), by leave, made a ministerial statement relating to a review of the State Superannuation Scheme by the State Actuary. Papers: Mr De Lacy tabled the following papers: 519 # Actuarial investigation of the State Service Superannuation Fund as at 30 June 1990 - Report. 520 # Funding of the Crown's component of State Super benefits - Report. 521 (c) Minister for Transport (Mr Hamill), by leave, made a ministerial statement concerning annual report for 1991-92. 522 (d) Minister for Transport (Mr Hamill), by leave, made a ministerial statement concerning Sunshine Motorway Company annual report to 30 June 1992. 523 (e) Minister for Employment, Training and Industrial Relations (Mr Foley), by leave, made a ministerial statement concerning the status of trade training in Queensland.

482-483 LOCAL GOVERNMENT (ROBINA TOWN CENTRE PLANNING AGREEMENT) BILL: Minister for Housing and Local Government (Mr Mackenroth) moved - That leave be granted to bring in a Bill for an Act to provide for the approval of an agreement relating to the planning and development of certain land at Robina in the , and for other purposes. Bill read a first time and ordered to be printed. 20 Register of Tabled Papers Ð First Session Ð FortyÐSeventh Parliament

THURSDAY, 26 NOVEMBER 1992

P ETITIONS: The following petitions, lodged with the Clerk by the Members indicated, were received - 524 Dr Clark from 1,533 petitioners praying that the Trinity Inlet Wetlands be preserved, that land be zoned for rural residential development and that the Royal Reef proposal be rejected. 525 Mr Perrett from 219 petitioners praying that a relief centre be set up in the Kingaroy district to provide all types of relief care needed by the carers.

P APERS: The following papers were tabled - (a) Treasurer (Mr De Lacy) - 526 Queensland Treasury Holdings Pty Ltd - Report for 1991-92 (b) Minister for Transport and Minister Assisting the Premier on Economic and Trade Development (Mr Hamill) Reports for 1991-92 - 527 Townsville Port Authority 528 Cairns Port Authority (c) Minister for Primary Industries (Mr Casey) - 529 Queensland Sugar Corporation - Report for 1991-92 (d) Minister for Education (Mr Comben) - 530 Queensland Tertiary Education Foundation - Report for 1991-92 531 Griffith University - Report for 1991 (e) Leader of the House (Mr Mackenroth) for Minister for Administrative Services and Minister for Rural Communities (Mr Burns) - 532 Board of Professional Engineers - Report for 1991-92

M INISTERIAL S TATEMENTS: 533 (a) Minister for Tourism, Sport and Racing (Mr Gibbs), by leave, made a ministerial statement concerning a study to quantify the contribution of the racing industry to the economies of the states and territories and the nation. Papers: Mr Gibbs tabled the following papers: 534 # ACIL Australia Pty Ltd - Paper on the contribution of the racing industry to the economy of Australia. 535 # ACIL Australia Pty Ltd - Paper on the contribution of the racing industry to the economy of Queensland. 536 (b) Minister for Primary Industries (Mr Casey), by leave, made a ministerial statement concerning blue-green algae. Paper : Mr Casey tabled the following paper: 537 # Freshwater Algae Blooms in Queensland - Report of the Queensland Water Quality Task Force - Volume 1, October 1992. 538 (c) Minister for Lands (Mr Smith), by leave, made a ministerial statement concerning a draft Building Units and Group Titles (Administration) Bill 1992. Paper : Mr Smith tabled the following paper: 539 # Draft Building Units and Group Titles (Administration) Bill 1992.

Q UESTIONS Paper : The Leader of the Opposition (Mr Borbidge) tabled the following paper: 540 # Edited sections of the Australian Bureau of Intelligence on the infiltration of the Japanese organised crime group, Yakuza, into Queensland. Paper : The Treasurer (Mr De Lacy) tabled the following paper: 541 # Statutory declaration, dated 15 October 1992, by Mr R.D. Groux concerning the security contract for the Indy Grand Prix at the Gold Coast.

INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS AMENDMENT BILL: Adjourned debate on the motion of the Minister for Employment and Industrial Relations (Mr Foley) - That the Bill be now read a second time, resumed. Papers: Mr Santoro tabled the following papers: 542 # Various documents relating to voluntary employment agreements. Paper : Mr Foley tabled the following paper: 543 # Article from the Home Hill Observer - Long service leave changes incentive for sugar workers. Register of Tabled Papers Ð First Session Ð FortyÐSeventh Parliament 21

FRIDAY, 27 NOVEMBER 1992

550 TABLING OF ANNUAL REPORTS - PRINTING COMMITTEE REPORT: Mr Speaker tabled the first report of the Printing Committee on the Tabling of Annual Reports.

P ETITIONS: The following petitions, lodged with the Clerk by the Members indicated, were received - 551 Mr Santoro from 102 petitioners praying that any initiative which would lead to the economic decline or closure of businesses in the Nundah Shopping Centre be not implemented. 552 Mr Pitt from 808 petitioners praying that the Parliament will provide recurrent funding for domestic violence in the Logan West district at the Logan West Community Centre Inc. 553 Mr Santoro from 822 petitioners praying that the Parliament will take urgent action to legislate for the implementation of the recommendations from the Cooke Inquiry.

P APERS: The following papers were tabled - (a) Minister for Justice and Attorney-General and Minister for the Arts (Mr Wells) 554 Determination of Salaries and Allowances Tribunal pursuant to the Judges' (Salaries and Allowances) Act 1967 555 Salaries and Allowances Tribunal - Supplementary Report 556 Legal Aid Commission of Queensland - Report for 1991-92 557 Litigation Reform Commission - Report for the period 16 December 1991 to 30 June 1992 (b) Chairman of Parliamentary Committee for Electoral and Administrative Review (Dr Clark) - 558-559 Parliamentary Committee for Electoral and Administrative Review on Archives Legislation - Report and submissions received. (c) Chairman of Parliamentary Committee of Public Accounts (Mr Hollis) 560-562 Parliamentary Committee of Public Accounts - Minutes of meetings held during 45th and 46th Parliaments. 563-564 Parliamentary Committee of Public Accounts - Report for the period 1 July 1992 to 25 August 1992 together with correspondence and advice provided on matters contained in the report.

P ERSONAL E XPLANATION: Mr Veivers, by leave, made a personal explanation concerning a statutory declaration by Mr R.D. Groux and tabled by the Treasurer (Mr De Lacy) during question time yesterday. Paper: 565 # Mr Veivers tabled his statement.

QUESTIONS Paper : The Deputy Leader of the Coalition (Mrs Sheldon) tabled the following paper: 566 # Article from The Courier-Mail on `Queensland spared strike chaos' dated 11 November 1992.

544-545 LOTTO AMENDMENT BILL: The Treasurer (Mr De Lacy) moved - That leave be granted to bring in a Bill for an Act to amend the Lotto Act 1981. Bill read a first time and ordered to be printed.

546-547 RACING AND BETTING AMENDMENT BILL: Minister for Tourism, Sport and Racing (Mr Gibbs) moved - That leave be granted to bring in a Bill for an Act to amend the Racing and Betting Act 1980. Bill read a first time and ordered to be printed.

548-549 WET TROPICS WORLD HERITAGE PROTECTION AND MANAGEMENT BILL: Minister for Environment and Heritage (Ms Robson) moved - That leave be granted to bring in a Bill for an Act to provide for the protection and management of the Wet Tropics of Queensland World Heritage Area, and for related purposes. Bill read a first time and ordered to be printed. 22 Register of Tabled Papers Ð First Session Ð FortyÐSeventh Parliament

P OLLUTION OF WATERS BY OIL AMENDMENT BILL: Adjourned debate on the motion of the Minister for Transport (Mr Hamill) - That the Bill be now read a second time, resumed. Papers: Mr Beattie tabled the following papers 567 # Various media articles on oil spills.

TUESDAY, 23 FEBRUARY 1993

609-610 ASSENT TO BILLS: Letters from Her Excellency the Governor were reported, informing the Assembly that Her Excellency had, in the name of Her Majesty, assented to the following Bills -

P APERS: The following papers, received during the recess, were tabled by Mr Speaker and the Clerk of the Parliament. (a) Mr Speaker 3 December 1992 - 568 Criminal Justice Commission - Report on the investigation into the complaints of Kelvin Ronald Condren and others (b) The Clerk of the Parliament - In accordance with section 46N of the Financial Administration and Audit Act 1977 16 December 1992 - Annual Reports for 1991-92 - 570 Queensland Principal Club 569 Queensland Treasury Corporation-Capital Market Operations 571 Trustees of the Bowen Racecourse Reserve 572 Trustees of the Eagle Farm Racecourse 573 Trustees Willows Paceway 17 December 1992 - Addendum to Annual Report for 1991-92 - 574 Queensland Harness Racing Board Annual Report 1991-92 - 575 Police Superannuation Board 18 December 1992 - Annual Reports for 1991-92 - 578 Moreton Rabbit Board 576 Emerald Rural Training School Board 577 Surveyors Board of Queensland 21 December 1992 - Annual Reports for 1991-92 - 579 Golden Casket Art Union Office 580 Queensland Government Superannuation Schemes 581 Queensland Treasury Corporation-Consolidated Accounts and Controlled Entities 23 December 1992 - Annual Report for 1991-92 - 582 National Trust of Queensland 6 January 1993 - Annual Report for 1991-92 - 583 Darling Downs Health Services Foundation 11 January 1993 - Annual Report for the year ended 31 March 1992 - 584 Queensland Dairyfarmers' Organisation Annual Report for the year ended 31 May 1992 - 585 Maize Marketing Board Annual Reports for 1991-92 - 586 Department of Primary Industries - Director of Marketing 587 Dumaresq-Barwon Border Rivers Commission 592 Library Board of Queensland 588 Lower Burdekin Rice Producers Co-Operative Association Limited 589 Queensland Fish Management Authority 593 Queensland Museum Board of Trustees 594 Queensland Performing Arts Trust Register of Tabled Papers Ð First Session Ð FortyÐSeventh Parliament 23

590 Sugar Experiment Stations Board 595 Supreme Court Library Committee 591 Townsville/Thuringowa Water Supply Board 13 January 1993 - Annual Report for the year ended 28 June 1992 - 599 Mount Isa Water Board Annual Reports for 1991-92 - 604 Commissioner for Consumer Affairs on the Travel Agents Act 1988 597 Council of Agriculture 600 Dispute Resolution Centres Council 598 Gladstone Area Water Board 601 Perpetual Trustees Australia Limited 602 Perpetual Trustees Queensland Limited 603 Queensland Art Gallery Board of Trustees Annual Report for the year ended 7 December 1992- 596 Bread Industry Authority 14 January 1993 - Annual Reports for 1991-92 - 606 Registrar of Retirement Villages under the Retirement Villages Act 1988 605 Rural Lands Protection Board 18 January 1993 - Annual Report for 1990-91 - 607 Department of Primary Industries - Director of Marketing (revised version) 22 January 1993 - Extensions of time for the tabling of annual reports for 1991-92- 608 Livestock and Meat Authority 608 South Queensland Commercial Egg Producers' Organisation

P ETITIONS: - The following petitions, lodged with the Clerk by the Members indicated, were received - 611 Mr Johnson from 225 petitioners, praying that the TAB Agency in Springsure be retained. 612 Mr Comben from 273 petitioners, praying that the application be not approved for a club licence with trading hours from 10 am - midnight Monday to Sunday for the Fortitude Valley Junior Rugby League Football Club. 613 Dr Watson from 67 petitioners, praying that the Parliament of Queensland will change or repeal the Queensland Law Society Act Section 39 and subsequent Rule 117(4) to enable citizens to conduct their own legal matters with the right to use or employ a person to act on their behalf. 614-616 Mr Mitchell, Mr Stephan and Ms Simpson, from 75, 2398 and 6966 petitioners, respectively, praying that the parole period be removed when sentencing child molesters, that offenders are given and serve maximum sentences and that their names be released for publication. 617-618 Mr Healy and Mr Horan, from 5595 and 5612 petitioners, respectively, praying that the parole period be removed when sentencing child molesters and that the full period of sentence is served, that rehabilitation is provided together with a compulsory follow up period after release and that their names be released for publication.

S TATUTORY INSTRUMENTS: The following statutory instruments were tabled by the Clerk - Agricultural Bank (Loans) Act - 619 Agricultural Bank (Loans) Order 1992, No.419 Art Unions and Public Amusements Act - 620 Art Unions and Public Amusements Amendment Regulation (No.2) 1992, No.420 Auctioneers and Agents Act - 621 Auctioneers and Agents Committee (Appointment of Acting Deputy Chairman) Order (No.1) 1993 Breakwater Island Casino Agreement Act - 622 Breakwater Island Casino Agreement Variation Order 1992, No.395 Canals Act - 623 Canals (Birtinya Waters Estate Stages 8-19 - Final Approval) Orders 1992 24 Register of Tabled Papers Ð First Session Ð FortyÐSeventh Parliament

Classification of Films Act - 624 Classification of Films Regulation 1992, No.375 625 Proclamation - Certain provisions of the Act commence on 27 November 1992, No.373 Classification of Publications Act - 626 Classification of Publications (Approval of Codes of Conduct) Order 1992, No.415 627 Classification of Publications Regulation 1992, No.376 628 Proclamation - Certain provisions of the Act commence on 27 November 1992, No.374 Coal Mining Act - 629 Coal Mining Exemption Amendment Order (No.1) 1992, No.388 Credit Act - 630 Credit (Building Societies Exemption) Order 1992, No.365 Dairy Industry Act - 631 Dairy Industry Pasteurisation Plants (Miscellaneous Amendments) Order (No.3) 1992, No.380 632 Education (Senior Secondary School Studies) Act - 633 Board of Senior Secondary School Studies Amendment By-law (No.2) 1992, No.382 Fauna Conservation Act - 634 Fauna Conservation (Open Season-Macropods) Order 1992, No.418 Financial Transaction Reports Act - 635 Proclamation - Certain provisions of the Act commence on 6 December 1992, No.392 Fishing Industry Organization and Marketing Act - 636 Fishing Industry (Closed Waters-Fish or Marine Products) Amendment Order (No.2) 1992, No.379 637 Fishing Industry (Closed Waters-Fish or Marine Products) Amendment Regulation (No.1) 1992, No.425 638 Fishing Industry Organization and Marketing Amendment Regulation (No.2) 1992, No.401 639 Fishing Industry (Use of Nets) Amendment Regulation (No.1) 1992, No.426 Forestry Act - 640 Forestry (Reserves and Management Areas) Order 1992, No.381 Fruit Marketing Organisation Act - 641 Fruit Marketing (Committee of Direction Levies) Regulation 1992, No.424 Gurulmundi Secure Landfill Agreement Act - 642 Gurulmundi Secure Landfill By-law 1992, No.433 Harbours Act - 643 Abbot Point Harbour Amendment By-law (No.4) 1992, No.364 644 Gladstone Port Authority Amendment By-law (No.1) 1992, No.422 645 Harbour of Hay Point Amendment By-law (No.3) 1992, No.363 646 Harbours (Mackay Port Authority) Amendment By-law (No.1) 1992, No.398 647 Harbours Order 1992, No.362 Health Services Act - 648 Health Services (Public Sector) Fees Regulation 1992, No.386 Hen Quotas Act - 649 Hen Quotas Amendment Regulation (No.1) 1992, No.427 Justice Legislation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act - 650 Proclamation - Provisions of Part 4 of the Act commence on 4 December 1992, No.384 Liquor Act - 651 Liquor Amendment Regulation (No.3) 1992, No.421 Local Government Act - 652 Local Government (Correction of Errors) Order 1992, No.383 653 Local Government (Engineers and Overseers of Works) Amendment Regulation (No.1) 1992, No.406 Mineral Resources Act - 654 Mineral Resources (Restricted Area 240) Order 1992, No.387 655 Mineral Resources (Restricted Areas) Amendment Order (No.1) 1992, No.366 Motor Vehicles Securities Act - 656 Motor Vehicles Securities Amendment Regulation (No.1) 1992, No.385 Register of Tabled Papers Ð First Session Ð FortyÐSeventh Parliament 25

National Parks and Wildlife Act - 657 National Park 267 County of Derby (Declaration) Order 1992, No.367 658 National Park 335 County of Denison (Declaration) Order 1992, No.368 659 National Park 135 County of Salisbury (Extension) Order 1992, No.389 660 National Park 602 County of Carlisle (Extension) Order 1992, No.416 661 National Park 629 County of Cavendish (Extension) Order 1992, No.417 662 National Park 835 County of Churchill (Extension) Order 1992, No.369 663 National Park 846 County of Livingstone (Extension) Order 1992, No.370 664 National Park 1356 County of Nares (Extension) Order 1992, No.391 665 National Park 1445 County of Nares (Extension) Order 1992, No.390 Penalties and Sentences Act - 666 Penalties and Sentences Regulation 1992, No.394 667 Proclamation - Provisions of sections 3 to 15, 44 to 51, 143 to 206 and section 207 commence on 27 November 1992, No 377 668 Proclamation - Provisions of Part 3 of the Act commence on 27 November 1992, No.378 669 Proclamation - Provisions of sections 52 to 110, 120 to 142, and 207 commence on 18 December 1992, No.393 Police Service Administration Act - 670 Police Service Administration (Police Services Charges) Order 1992, No.402 Police Superannuation Act - 671 Police Superannuation (Member) Order 1992, No.403 672 Police Superannuation (Scheme Election) Regulation 1992, No.404 Primary Producers' Organisation and Marketing Act - 673 Primary Producers' Organisation and Marketing (Egg Marketing Boards Extension) Order 1992, No.371 Queensland Marine Act - 674 Queensland Marine (Prevention of Collisions) Regulation 1992, No.399 River Improvement Trust Act - 675 River Improvement Trust Amendment Regulation (No.1) 1992, No.432 Rural Training Schools Act - 676 Emerald Rural Training School Amendment Rule (No.1) 1992, No.407 677 Longreach Rural Training School Amendment Rule (No.1) 1992, No.408 678 Lower Burdekin Rural Training School Amendment Rule (No.1) 1992, No.409 679 South Queensland Rural Training School Amendment Rule (No.1) 1992, No.410 State Housing Act - 680 State Housing Amendment Regulation (No.1) 1992, No.405 Superannuation (State Public Sector) Act - 681 Superannuation (State Public Sector-Membership) Amendment Order (No.3) 1992, No.396 682 Superannuation (State Public Sector) Variation of Deed Order (No.3) 1992, No.397 Supreme Court Act - 683 Supreme Court Arrangements Order (No.6) 1992 Traffic Act - 684 Traffic Amendment Regulation (No.6) 1992, No.400 685 Traffic Amendment Regulation (No.7) 1992, No.423 Transport Infrastructure (Roads) Act - 686 Notification - Access to land be limited, Pacific Highway (Helensvale-Coolangatta, Albert Shire), Dawson Highway (Gladstone-Biloela, Calliope Shire) 687 Notification - Access to land be limited, Warrego Highway (Toowoomba-Dalby, Jondaryan Shire) Vocational Education, Training and Employment Act - 688 Vocational Education, Training and Employment Amendment Regulation (No.1) 1992, No.411 689 Vocational Education, Training and Employment Commission Rule 1992, No.412 Water Resources Act - 690 Water Resources (Eton Irrigation Area) Amendment Order (No.1) 1992, No.428 691 Water Resources (Gordonstone Water Supply Agreement) Order 1992, No.430 692 Water Resources (Lower Balonne Advisory Committee) Regulation 1992, No.431 693 Water Resources (Mareeba-Dimbulah Irrigation Area) Amendment Order (No.1) 1992, No.429 694 Water Resources (Subartesian Localities) Order (No.1) 1992, No.372 26 Register of Tabled Papers Ð First Session Ð FortyÐSeventh Parliament

Workplace Health and Safety Act - 695 Workplace Health and Safety (Recreational Diving) Code of Practice Approval Notice 1992, No.414 696 Workplace Health and Safety Amendment Regulation (No.5) 1992, No.413

P APERS: The following papers were tabled - (a) Premier and Minister for Economic and Trade Development (Mr W Goss) - Commission of Inquiry Continuation Act - 697 Order in Council appointing Robin Stanley O'Regan QC as Chairman of the Commission (b) Minister for Primary Industries (Mr Casey) - Annual Reports for 1991-92 - 698 Bore Water Boards, Drainage Boards and Water Boards 699 River Improvement Trusts 700 South Queensland Commercial Egg Producers Organisation

M INISTERIAL S TATEMENT: 701 Deputy Premier, Minister for Administrative Services and Minister for Rural Communities (Mr Burns), by leave, made a statement relating to a visit by a trade delegation to China and Hong Kong in December 1992. Paper : Mr Burns tabled the following paper - 702 # Report of trade delegation to China and Hong Kong - 9 to 16 December 1992

ADDRESS-IN-REPLY: The Speaker reported that he had received a copy of the opening speech delivered by Her Excellency the Governor to the Parliament. Paper : Mr Horan, during his speech, tabled the following paper - 703 # Memorandum, dated 9 February 1993, from the Mr S. Pegg, Director of Surgery concerning the closure of operating theatres at Royal Brisbane Hospital. Papers: Mr Connor, during his speech, tabled the following papers - 704 # Autoclaving handpieces - Article by Dr R.G. Woods, AM, Chairman Ad Hoc Infection Control Committee 705 # The Causative Agent - Molecular Biology - Article in Australian New Zealand Journal of Medicine, 1990, p. 286 to 288

WEDNESDAY, 24 FEBRUARY 1993

P ETITIONS: The following petitions lodged with the Clerk by the Members indicated, were received - 714 Mr J Goss from 76 petitioners, praying that Beams Road be removed as a designated dangerous goods route and that trucks be re-directed to the Gateway Arterial Road with the urgent construction of an off-ramp to the Bruce Highway at Bald Hills. 715 Mr Budd from 1,094 petitioners, praying that the Parliament of Queensland will provide for a high school at Victoria Point. 716 Mr Campbell from 269 petitioners, praying that councillors and senior administration staff be removed from the Miriam Vale Shire Council and be replaced by an administrator. 717 Mrs Edmond from 189 petitioners, praying that legislation be enacted urgently to ensure that redevelopment of historical sites only occur after proper consultation and that unnecessary destruction be not allowed in the meantime. 718 Mr Budd from 725 petitioners, praying for action to be taken to construct a road bridge from Russell Island to the mainland. 719 Mr Campbell from 11,496 petitioners, praying that Parliament will urge the Government to fund the salary of the teacher conducting the Bundaberg Life Education Program. 720-724 Mr Cooper, Mr Livingstone, Mr Turner, Mr Campbell and Mr Laming, from 242, 278, 1867, 6915, and 7113 petitioners, respectively, praying that the parole period be removed when sentencing child molesters, that offenders are given and serve maximum sentences and that their names be released for publication.

S TATUTORY I NSTRUMENTS: The following statutory instruments were tabled by the Clerk- Art Unions and Public Amusements Act - 725 Proclamation - Provisions of sections 61 to 74 and 76 to 86 of the Act commence on 1 January 1993, No.461 Register of Tabled Papers Ð First Session Ð FortyÐSeventh Parliament 27

Corrective Services Act - 726 Corrective Services (Establishment of Prisons) Amendment Order (No.2) 1992, No.447 Dental Technicians and Dental Prosthetists Act - 727 Dental Technicians and Dental Prosthetists Amendment By-law (No.1) 1992, No.451 District Courts Act - 728 District Courts (Court Fees) Order 1992, No.443 729 District Courts Rules Amendment Order (No.1) 1992, No.442 Education (General Provisions) Act - 730 Education (General Provisions) Amendment Regulation (No.1) 1992, No.437 731 Education (School Support Centres) Amendment Order (No.1) 1992, No.434 732 Education (Statewide Support Centres) Amendment Order (No.1) 1992, No.436 Fauna Conservation Act - 733 Fauna Conservation (Declaration of Approved Institutions) Amendment Order (No.1) 1992, No.458 734 Fauna Conservation (Open Season-Deer) Order 1992, No.457 Gas Act - 735 Gas (Extension of Franchise) Order (No.2) 1992, No.455 Griffith University Act - 736 Griffith University (Gold Coast University College Student Representative Council) Amendment Order (No.1) 1992, No.435 Health Legislation Amendment Act - 737 Proclamation - Schedules 1 and 2 of the Act commence on 18 December 1992 and 1 February 1993, respectively, No.450 Health Services Act - 738 Health Services (Public Hospitals Fees and Charges) Amendment Regulation (No.2) 1992, No.453 739 Health Services (Transfer of Officers) Regulation 1992, No.452 Justice Legislation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act - 740 Proclamation - Certain provisions in Schedule 1 of the Act commence on 18 December 1992, No.446 Lands Legislation Amendment Act - 741 Proclamation - Schedules 1 and 2 of the Act commence on 18 December 1992 and 31 January 1993, respectively, No.448 Local Government Superannuation Act - 742 Local Government Employees' Superannuation (Amendment of Articles) Regulation (No.2) 1992, No.440 Mount Isa Mines Limited Agreement Act - 743 Mount Isa Mines Limited Agreement Variation Order 1992, No.454 National Parks and Wildlife Act - 744 National Park 2155 County of Stanley (Extension) Order 1992, No.456 Nursing Act - 745 Proclamation - Provisions of Division 7 of Part 2 of the Act commence on 18 December 1992, No.449 Parliamentary Members' Salaries Act - 746 Parliamentary Members (Annual Rate of Salary) Order 1993 Public Trustee Act - 747 Public Trustee Amendment Regulation (No.2) 1992, No.445 Queensland Building Services Authority Act - 748 Queensland Building Services Authority Amendment Regulation (No.1) 1992, No.438 South Bank Corporation Act - 749 South Bank Corporation By-law 1992, No.459 Statute Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act (No.2) - 750 Proclamation - Certain provisions in Schedule 1 of the Act commence on 18 December 1992, No.439 Statutory Instruments Act - 751 Statutory Instruments Amendment Regulation (No.3) 1992, No.460 Supreme Court Act - 752 Supreme Court Rules Amendment Order (No.1) 1992, No.444 Trustee Companies Act - 753 Trustee Companies (Paid-Up Capital) Order (No.1) 1992, No.441 28 Register of Tabled Papers Ð First Session Ð FortyÐSeventh Parliament

Workplace Health and Safety Act - 754 Workplace Health and Safety (Handling of People) Code of Practice Approval Notice 1992, No.463 755 Workplace Health and Safety (PPE in Building Work) Code of Practice Approval Notice 1992, No.462

P APERS: The following papers were tabled - (a) Minister for Consumer Affairs and Corrective Services (Mr Milliner) - 756 Justice Department - Report for 1991-92 (revised version p 57-76) as tabled on 5 November 1992 (b) Chairman of the Select Committee on Travelsafe (Mr Ardill) - 757 Travelsafe Committee - Report for 1991-92 (c) Chairman of the Parliamentary Committee on the Criminal Justice Committee (Mr Davies) - 758 Report of the Commissioner of the Police Service, Mr J P O'Sullivan, being a certified copy of the register of all reports and recommendations made to the former Minister for Police, the Honourable N G Warburton MLA and his successor, the Honourable P Braddy MLA, and all directions given in writing to the Commissioner along with the report of the Chairman of the Criminal Justice Commission, Mr R O'Regan QC.

M INISTERIAL S TATEMENTS: 759 (a) The Treasurer (Mr De Lacy), by leave, made a statement relating to Queensland Government support for Compass Airlines. 760 (b) The Minister for Family Services and Aboriginal and Islander Affairs (Ms Warner), by leave, made a statement concerning the care of clients at the Basil Stafford Centre at Wacol.

QUESTIONS: Papers: Leader of the Opposition (Mr Borbidge) tabled the following papers: 761 # Memorandum, dated 8 February 1993, from the Medical Superintendent of Mackay Base Hospital concerning the closure of day surgery unit and restriction of elective surgery, Easter 1993 762 # Memorandum, dated 28 January 1993, from the Medical Superintendent of Princess Alexandra Hospital concerning the reduction of clinical activities in the week following Easter period 1993 Paper : Mr De Lacy tabled the following paper: 763 # The impact of the abolition of payroll tax in Queensland on the State's financial assistance grants - Paper prepared by Queensland Treasury Papers: Mrs Sheldon tabled the following papers: 764 # Memorandum, dated 11 December 1992, from Mr C B Campbell, Regional Director of Brisbane North Regional Health Authority concerning a shortfall in funding for classification remuneration system 765 # Memorandum, dated 27 January 1993, from Professor D J Effaney, Chief Executive Officer, Southern Health Sector concerning measures to be introduced to reduce costs 766 # Memorandum, dated 4 January 1993, from Dr G K Wuth, Medical Superintendent of Mater Children's Hospital concerning temporary reduction of services over Easter period 1993 767 # Memorandum, dated 25 January 1993, from the Director, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Royal Brisbane Hospital to Orthopaedic Consultants concerning the cancellation of elective surgery clinic during several weeks in April 1993 768 # Memorandum, dated 28 January 1993, from W J S Barnes, Medical Superintendent of Princess Alexandra Hospital concerning the reduction of activities following Easter period 1993 769 # Memorandum, dated 23 December 1992, from P H Stanley, Director General of Queensland Central Health Office concerning a review of vacant positions Paper : Mrs Sheldon and Mr Beanland tabled the following paper: 770-771 # Memorandum, dated 9 February 1993, from Mr S P Pegg, Director of Surgery, concerning the closure of certain operating theatres at Royal Brisbane Hospital in April and May 1993 Register of Tabled Papers Ð First Session Ð FortyÐSeventh Parliament 29

G OVERNOR'S OPENING SPEECH - ADDRESS IN REPLY: Order of the day read for the adjourned debate on the motion of Ms Rose Papers: Mr Cooper, during his speech, tabled the following papers - 772 # Extract from The Queensland Police Union Journal dated February 1993, page 19 773 # Memorandum from Senator Alston concerning the effect of coalition policies on superannuation benefits for police officers Papers: Mr Beattie, during his speech, tabled the following papers - 774 # Valley Business Association News - September 1992 775 # Letter, dated 28 July 1992, from the Marketing and Promotions Manager, Valley Business Association, concerning decriminalisation of drunkenness in a public place 776 # Valley Business Association - Facsimile concerning renewal of insurance policies for Valley businesses 777 # Copy of letter, dated 8 January 1993, from Grand-Wealth International Pty Ltd to Alderman D. Hinchliffe 778 # Copy of letter, dated 11 December 1992, from Area Marketing Manager Westpac Insurance Services (Brokers) Limited concerning property at 31 Duncan Street Fortitude Valley 779 # Minister for Tourism, Sport and Racing - Media release concerning police powers. 780 # Letter, dated 24 November 1992, from Mr A. Sorbello concerning police representation in New Farm 781 # Letter, dated 14 September 1992, from Senior Sergeant R.N. Watson concerning police presence in New Farm 782 # Letter, dated 20 January 1992, from Acting Minister for Police and Emergency Services concerning police representation in an around New Farm Paper : Mr Laming, during his speech, tabled the following paper: 782(a) # Kawana Waters RSL - Terms of gift.

706-707 ELECTORAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW AMENDMENT BILL: Premier, Minister for Economic and Trade Development (Mr Goss) moved - That leave be granted to bring in a Bill for an Act to amend the Electoral and Administrative Review Act 1989. Bill read a first time and ordered to be printed.

708-709 LAW COURTS AND STATE BUILDINGS PROTECTIVE SECURITY AMENDMENT BILL: Minister for Housing, Local Government and Planning (Mr Mackenroth) on behalf of the Deputy Premier, Minister for Administrative Services and Minister for Rural Communities (Mr Burns) moved - That leave be granted to bring in a Bill for an Act to amend the Law Courts and State Buildings Protective Security Act 1983. Bill read a first time and ordered to be printed.

710-711 CARRIAGE OF DANGEROUS GOODS BY ROAD AMENDMENT BILL: Minister for Transport and Minister Assisting the Premier on Economic and Trade Development (Mr Hamill) moved - That leave be granted to bring in a Bill for an Act to amend the Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road Act 1984. Bill read a first time and ordered to be printed.

712-713 EDUCATION (CONSULTATION ON CURRICULUM) REPEAL BILL: Minister for Education (Mr Comben) moved - That leave be granted to bring in a Bill for an Act to repeal the Education (Consultation on Curriculum) Act 1988, and for related purposes. Bill read a first time and ordered to be printed.

THURSDAY, 25 FEBRUARY 1993

P ETITIONS: The following petitions lodged with the Clerk by the Members indicated, were received - 783 Mr Beanland from 84 petitioners, praying that the Parliament of Queensland will continue to fund Community Legal Centres. 784 Mr Borbidge from 62 petitioners, praying that the Southport Spit be retained in perpetuity as a public open space environmental park and that an open forum be conducted with a view to forming a management strategy for the Spit. 30 Register of Tabled Papers Ð First Session Ð FortyÐSeventh Parliament

785-786 Mr Bennett and Mr Hobbs, from 8,830 and 302 petitioners, respectively, praying that the parole period be removed when sentencing child molesters, that offenders are given and serve maximum sentences and that their names be released for publication.

S TATUTORY I NSTRUMENTS: The following statutory instruments were tabled by the Clerk- Agricultural Chemicals Distribution Control Act - 787 Primary Industries (Variation of Fees) Regulation 1993, No.9 Agricultural Standards Act - 787 Primary Industries (Variation of Fees) Regulation 1993, No.9 Associations (Natural Disaster Relief) Act - 788 The Capricorn Country Club Inc. (Natural Disaster Relief) Amendment Order 1992 Brands Act - 787 Primary Industries (Variation of Fees) Regulation 1993, No.9 Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road Act - 789 Transport Legislation Amendment Regulation (No.1) 1993, No.17 Chemical Usage (Agricultural & Veterinary) Control Act - 787 Primary Industries (Variation of Fees) Regulation 1993, No.9 Dental Technicians and Dental Prosthetists Act - 790 Dental Technicians and Dental Prosthetists Amendment By-law (No.1) 1993, No.12 Dental Act - 791 Dental Amendment By-law (No.1) 1992, No.3 Electricity Act - 792 Electricity (Articles of the Queensland Electricity Supply Industry Employees' Superannuation Scheme) Amendment Regulation (No.1) 1993, No.35 793 Electricity (Superannuation Scheme Determination) Regulation 1993, No.36 Electricity Amendment Act - 794 Proclamation - Provisions of section 11 commence on 1 March 1993, No.34 Fair Trading Act - 795 Fair Trading (Infant Cushions) Amendment Order (No.1) 1993, No.22 Farm Produce Marketing Act - 787 Primary Industries (Variation of Fees) Regulation 1993, No.9 Fishing Industry Organisation and Marketing Act - 796 Fishing Industry Organisation and Marketing Amendment Regulation (No.1) 1993, No.8 Gateway Bridge Agreement Act - 797 Gateway Bridge Agreement Amendment Order 1993, No.2 Harbours Act - 798 Harbours (Abbot Point) Amendment By-law (No.1) 1993, No.30 799 Harbours (Distribution of Revenue) Regulation 1993, No.31 800 Harbours (Hay Point) Amendment By-law (No.1) 1993, No.29 Health Act - 801 Health (Movement of Drugs of Dependence Calendar) Notice 1993, No.1 802 Poisons Amendment Regulation (No.1) 1993, No.20 Marine Parks Act - 803 Marine Parks Amendment Regulation (No.1) 1993, No.38 804 Marine Parks (Moreton Bay) Order 1993, No.37 Meat Industry Act - 805 Meat Industry Amendment Regulation (No.1) 1993, No.7 Nature Conservation Act - 806 Proclamation - Provisions of Divisions 4,7 and 8 of Part 4 and section 122 of the Act commence on 12 February 1993, No.26 Plant Protection Act - 807 Plant Protection Amendment Regulation (No.1) 1993, No.32 808 Plant Protection (Declaration of Palm Leaf Beetle Pest Quarantine Area) Notification 1993, No.14 809 Plant Protection (Palm Leaf Beetle Quarantine) Notification 1993, No.15 Primary Producers' Co-operative Associations Act - 787 Primary Industries (Variation of Fees) Regulation 1993, No.9 810 Primary Producers' Cooperative Associations (Declaration of Primary Producers) Order 1993, No.6 Primary Producers' Organisation and Marketing Act - 811 Primary Producers' Organisation and Marketing (Rice Marketing Board) Regulation 1993, No.18 Register of Tabled Papers Ð First Session Ð FortyÐSeventh Parliament 31

Prostitution Laws Amendment Act - 812 Proclamation - Certain provisions of the Act commence on 1 February 1993, No.11 Queensland Building Services Authority Act - 813 Queensland Building Services Authority Amendment Regulation (No.1) 1993, No.25 River Improvement Trust Act - 814 River Improvement Trust (Haughton River Improvement Trust) Order 1993, No.24 State Development and Public Works Organization Act - 815 State Development and Public Works Organization (Vesting and Divesting of Land) Order 1993, No.4 State Transport Act - 789 Transport Legislation Amendment Regulation (No.1) 1993, No.17 Statutory Bodies Financial Arrangements Act - 816 Haughton River Improvement Trust (Loan Borrowing) Order 1993 817 Order in Council 17 December 1992 guaranteeing loan of Townsville Thuringowa Water Supply Board 818 Statutory Bodies Financial Arrangements (Investment) Order 1993, No.28 Stock Act - 787 Primary Industries (Variation of Fees) Regulation 1993, No.9 Sugar Industry Act - 819 Sugar Industry Amendment Regulation (No.1) 1993, No.23 820 Sugar Industry (Assignment Grant) Guideline 1993, No.27 Tow-truck Act - 789 Transport Legislation Amendment Regulation (No.1) 1993, No.17 Traffic Act - 821 Traffic Amendment Regulation (No.1) 1993, No.16 Transport Infrastructure (Roads) Act - 822 Transport Infrastructure (Roads) Amendment Regulation (No.1) 1993, No.5 Vocational Education and Training (Industry Placement) Act - 823 Proclamation - Certain provisions of the Act commence on 29 January 1993, No.13 824 Vocational Education and Training (Industry Placement) Regulation 1993, No.21 Water Resources Act - 825 Water Resources (Proston Rural Water Supply Area) Agreement Regulation 1993, No.10 826 Water Resources (Outstanding Water Charges) Amendment Regulation (No.1) 1993, No.19 827 Water Resources (Yambocully Water Board) Amendment Regulation (No.1) 1993, No.33

P APERS: The following papers were tabled - Minister for Health (Mr Hayward) - 828 Primary Health Care Policy 829 Primary Health Care Plan 830 Towards the Development of a Queensland Aboriginal and Torres Islander Health Policy - Background Issues Paper

M INISTERIAL S TATEMENTS: 831 (a) Minister for Police and Emergency Services (Mr Braddy) made a statement concerning the secure landfill site at Gurulmundi. Papers: Mr Braddy tabled the following papers 832 # Letter, dated 6 September 1991, from Howard Baker, Director of the Bureau of Emergency Services concerning a secure landfill site in Southern Queensland 833 # Letter, dated 13 January 1993, from Dr Powell, Acting Associate Director Minerals and Environment Group, concerning an article in The Courier Mail which contained comments critical of the Gurulmundi secure landfill site 834 # Australian Geological Survey Organisation - Media release - Correction of The Courier Mail article of 12 January 1992 835-836 # Letters (2), dated 25 January 1993, from Dr Habermehl, Australian Geological Survey Organisation concerning EARC review of Gurulmundi landfill issue 837 (b) Minister for Justice, Attorney-General and Minister for the Arts (Mr Wells) made a statement concerning new administrative arrangements for obtaining information about Justices of the Peace and Commissioners for Declarations. 838 (c) Minister for Employment and Industrial Relations (Mr Foley) made a statement concerning a TAFE centre at Normanton. 32 Register of Tabled Papers Ð First Session Ð FortyÐSeventh Parliament

839 (d) Minister for Business, Industry and Regional Development (Mr Elder) made a statement concerning the establishment of a Queensland Business Information Centre.

I MPLICATIONS FOR QUEENSLAND OF THE FEDERAL COALITION'S FIGHTBACK S CHEME: The Premier and Minister for Economic and Trade Development (Mr W Goss) moved - Paper : Mr Beanland, during his speech, tabled the following paper - 840 # News release, dated 24 February, from the Queensland Hotels Association concerning the non production of a report on the effect of GST on hotel retail prices. Paper : Mr Comben, during his speech, tabled the following paper - 841 # Comparison in the cost of high school text books and school uniforms with and without the GST. Paper : Mr Santoro, during his speech, tabled the following paper - 842 # Table detailing information about `Fightback' food prices. Paper : Mr Veivers, during his speech, tabled the following paper - 843 # Press release dated 25 February concerning the racing industry.

FRIDAY, 26 FEBRUARY 1993

P ETITIONS: The following petitions lodged with the Clerk by the Members indicated, were received - 844 Mrs Sheldon from 1,916 signatories, praying that the parole period be removed when sentencing child molesters, that offenders are given and serve maximum sentences and that their names be released for publication. 845 Mr Stoneman from 42 signatories, praying for action to be taken to furnish the Burdekin Irrigator's Council with the reasons for denial of Freedom of Information request DPI 4/92 and for a breakup of costs and revenues relating to the Irrigation Scheme since its inception.

S TATUTORY I NSTRUMENTS: The following statutory instruments were tabled by the Clerk- City of Brisbane Act - 846 Brisbane City Council (Approval of Ordinances) Notice (No.1) 1993 847 Brisbane City Council (Loan Borrowing) Order 1992 Grammar Schools Act - 848 Grammar Schools (Loan Borrowing) Amendment Order (No.1) 1992 849 Ipswich Grammar School (Loan Borrowing) Order (No.2) 1992 Local Government Act - 850 Northern Queensland Afforestation Program Joint Board (Constitution of Joint Board) Order (No.1) 1992 Queensland University of Technology Act - 847 Proclamation nominating the date members of the Council assume office Statutory Bodies Financial Arrangements Act - 848 Brisbane City Council (Loan Borrowing) Order 1992 849 Grammar Schools (Loan Borrowing) Amendment Order (No.1) 1992 851 Ipswich Grammar School (Loan Borrowing) Order (No.2) 1992

P APERS: The following paper was tabled - Treasurer (Mr De Lacy) - 852 Register of companies controlled by Departments

QUESTIONS: Papers: The Premier and Minister for Economic and Trade Development (Mr W Goss) tabled the following papers 853 # Memorandum, dated 9 February 1993, from Mr K M O'Shea, Crown Solicitor commenting on the Reasons for Judgement of Shepherdson J in the Trinity Point Hotel (Cairns) matter. 854 # Letter, dated 30 November 1989, from Mr K M O'Shea, Crown Solicitor concerning the Trinity Point (Cairns) Development. Register of Tabled Papers Ð First Session Ð FortyÐSeventh Parliament 33

Paper : Leader of the Opposition (Mr Borbidge) tabled the following paper - 855 # Memorandum, dated 11 December 1993, from C B Campbell, Regional Director Brisbane, North Regional Health Authority concerning shortfall in funding for classification remuneration system.

IMPLICATIONS FOR QUEENSLAND OF THE FEDERAL COALITION'S FIGHTBACK S CHEME: Resumption of debate on the motion moved by Mr W Goss: Paper : Mr J Sullivan, during his speech, tabled the following paper: 856 # Transcript of radio interview with John Bullock, President, Canadian Federation of Independent Business, on TWT - ABC radio, 25 February 1993. Papers: Mr Springborg, during his speech, tabled the following papers: Monthly Economic and Social Indicators - 857 # Unemployed Persons 858 # Gross Foreign debt Papers: Mr Beattie, during his speech, tabled the following papers: 859 # Letter, dated 17 February 1993, from the Housing Industry Association concerning compulsory unionisation of the housing industry. 860-862 # Housing Industry Association - Brochures (3) relating to unionisation of the housing industry - 863 # `World Outlook is a Worry' - Article by Mr J Stone in The Financial Review, 25 February 1993, p 19. 864 # `Fahey tables damaging papers on Fightback cost' - Article in The Australian, 26 February 1993, p 4 865-866 # `GST played key role in downfall', `Canada GST warning' Articles in The Australian 26 February 1993 867 # `Howard admits benefits may go' - Article in The Australian, 26 February 1993, p 1

TUESDAY, 2 MARCH 1993

P ETITION: The following petition, lodged with the Clerk by the Member indicated, was received - 868 Mr Mackenroth from 23 petitioners, praying that the Parliament of Queensland will not allow the Queensland Housing Commission to proceed with the building of rental houses in the Redlands Heights/Moreton Vista estates area until certain matters have been resolved.

S TATUTORY I NSTRUMENTS: The following statutory instruments were tabled by the Clerk- Electricity Act - 869 Electricity (Prescribed Electrical Articles) Amendment Order (No.1) 1993, No.47 Health Legislation Amendment Act - 870 Proclamation - Certain provisions of the Act commence on 1 March 1993, No.45 Local Government Act - 871 Reference of a local government matter to the Local Government Commissioner in relation to the common boundary between the City of Brisbane and the City of Logan, dated 11 February 1993 Local Government Act and Local Government (Planning and Environment) Act - 872-885 Orders in Council amending the planning schemes for various local authorities throughout the State of Queensland by the rezoning of certain land. The Orders in Council approve amendments to the planning schemes for the following local authorities: City Councils: Bundaberg, Brisbane, Ipswich, Thuringowa, Toowoomba Shire Councils: Albert, Belyando, Broadsound, Caboolture, Cardwell, Crow's Nest, Douglas, Emerald, Fitzroy, Kingaroy, Laidley, Maroochy, Moreton, Mulgrave, Redland, Rosalie, Sarina, Torres, Woocoo Mineral Resources Act - 886 Mineral Resources Amendment Regulation (No.1) 1993, No.46 Mutual Recognition (Queensland) Act - 887 Notice requesting the Governor-General of the Commonwealth to make regulations under section 47(1) of the Mutual Recognition Act 1992 of the Commonwealth, No.40 34 Register of Tabled Papers Ð First Session Ð FortyÐSeventh Parliament

888 Proclamation - Certain provisions of the Act commence on 1 March 1993, No.39 Public Trustee Act - 889 Public Trustee Amendment Regulation (No.1) 1993, No.43 Racing and Betting Act - 890 Racing and Betting Amendment Regulation (No.1) 1993, No.48 Statutory Instruments Act - 891 Statutory Instruments Amendment Regulation (No.1) 1993, No.41 Stock Act - 892 Stock (Avian Influenza) Repeal Regulation 1993, No.42 Supreme Court Act - 893 Supreme Court Rules Amendment Order (No.1) 1993, No.44

P APERS: The following papers were tabled - Minister for Primary Industries (Mr Casey) - 894 The Livestock and Meat Authority of Queensland Report for 1991-92 895 Proposed New Meat Industry Legislation - Outline of the regulatory and structural aspects

Refer to MINISTERIAL S TATEMENT: The Premier and Minister for Economic and Hansard Trade Development (Mr W Goss), by leave, made a ministerial statement concerning a referendum for a 4 year term for the Legislative Assembly.

P ERSONAL EXPLANATIONS: The Leader of the Opposition (Mr Borbidge), by leave, made a personal explanation concerning a media report on the Trinity Inlet proposal. Papers: Mr Borbidge tabled the following papers - 896 # Trinity Point Hotel Pty Ltd - Development Lease Application - Cabinet Minute - Decision No 57759 897 # Trinity Point Development - Cabinet Minute - Decision No 58002 898 # Article "Government to compensate company for knockback" in The Courier Mail of 4 November 1989 899 # Premier decides against Trinity Point - Media release of 12 October 1989 Mr Cooper, by leave, made a personal explanation concerning comments made by the Premier concerning compensation to Trinity Point Hotel Pty Ltd. Paper : Mr Cooper tabled the following paper - 900 # Judgment of Shepherdson, J between Trinity Point Hotel Pty Ltd (Plaintiff) and State of Queensland (Defendant).

P UBLIC WORKS - STATUTORY COMMITTEE - REPORT ON THE KIRWAN PSYCHIATRIC REHABILITATION CENTRE: Chairman of the Parliamentary Committee of Public Works (Ms Spence) tabled the following report - 901-901(a) Kirwan Psychiatric Rehabilitation Centre - Report of an inquiry together with transcript of a public hearing held on 7 December 1992.

GENERAL BUSINESS - MATTERS OF P UBLIC I NTEREST: Papers: Mr Beanland tabled the following papers: 902 # Letter, dated 11 November 1992, from Olaf O'Duill, Managing Director Tricontinental Holdings Limited concerning Peter Laurance Pivot/Q West Group of Companies 903 # Amended statement of claim - Tricontinental Corporation Limited and others and KMG Hungerfords and Peat Marwick Hungerfords - No 10702 904 # Extract from the final report of the Royal Commission into the Tricontinental Group of Companies, Volume 1, p.575 and Appendix 4 (transactions examined privately). Papers: Mr W Goss tabled the following papers: 905 # Memorandum, dated 1 March 1993, from Mr K O'Shea, Crown Solicitor to the Minister for Justice, Attorney-General and Minister for the Arts concerning the Trinity Point Hotel Pty Ltd v State of Queensland 906 # Letter, dated 30 November 1989, from the Director-General of the Premier's Department to Mr J Dowson concerning a deed to purchase the proprietary rights to technical information and reports concerning the Trinity Point development 907 # Letter, dated 6 December 1989, from Mr Cooper to Mr W Goss, concerning the current status of dealings between the Queensland Government and Trinity Point Hotel Pty Ltd 908 # Letter, dated 7 December 1989, from Mr W Goss to Mr Cooper requesting further action on the Trinity Point development be deferred Register of Tabled Papers Ð First Session Ð FortyÐSeventh Parliament 35

ADDRESS-IN-REPLY: Resumption of debate on the motion of Ms Rose: Paper : Mrs Sheldon tabled the following paper: 909 # "GST generates 257,000 jobs in Queensland" - Morgans Economic Strategy

WEDNESDAY, 3 MARCH 1993

P ETITIONS: The following petitions lodged with the Clerk by the Members indicated, were received - 910 Mr Hamill from 102 petitioners, praying that the Parliament of Queensland will take action to arrange for a pedestrian crossing to be placed on Duporth Avenue near the Picnic Point intersection. 911-912 Mrs McCauley and Mr Laming, from 1446 and 2069 petitioners, respectively, praying that the parole period be removed when sentencing child molesters, that offenders are given and serve maximum sentences and that their names be released for publication.

S TATUTORY I NSTRUMENTS: The following statutory instruments were tabled by the Clerk- City of Brisbane Town Planning Act; Local Government Act; Local Government (Planning and Environment) Act - 913 Order in Council amending the planning scheme for the whole of the area of the town of Hervey Bay by the incorporation of Development Control Plan No.2 - Eli Creek Precinct 914-969 Orders in Council amending the planning schemes for the following local authorities throughout the State of Queensland by the rezoning of certain land: City Councils: Brisbane, Bundaberg, Cairns, Caloundra, Gladstone, Gold Coast, Gympie, Hervey Bay, Ipswich, Logan, Mackay, Maryborough, Redcliffe, Rockhampton, Thuringowa, Toowoomba, Townsville, Warwick Shire Councils: Albert, Atherton, Beaudesert, Boonah, Bowen, Caboolture, Calliope, Cambooya, Cardwell, Chinchilla, Cook, Crow's Nest, Douglas, Duaringa, Eacham, Emerald, Glengallan, Gooburrum, Herberton, Jondaryan, Johnstone, Kingaroy, Laidley, Livingstone, Mareeba, Maroochy, Moreton, Mulgrave, Murilla, Noosa, Pine Rivers, Pioneer, Pittsworth, Redland, Rosalie, Stanthorpe, Whitsunday, Woocoo, Woongarra Town Councils: Dalby, Goondiwindi, Roma City of Brisbane Town Planning Act - 970-972 Brisbane Town Plan (Approval of Amendments) Orders (Nos.1 to 3) 1993 973 Town Plan (Approval of Amendments) Order (No.4) 1993 Local Government Act - 974 Longreach Shire Council (Approval of Planning Scheme) Order (No.1) 1993 975-979 Town Planning Schemes (Approval of Amendments) Orders (Nos.1 to 5) 1993 Local Government (Planning and Environment) Act - 980 Local Government (Interim Development Control - Banana Shire Council) Order 1992 981 Local Government (Interim Development Control for Burke Shire Council) Order 1992 982-1006 Planning Schemes (Approval of Amendments) Orders (Nos.1 to 9, 12, 14 to 28) 1993 1007-1010 Planning Schemes (Approval of Rezoning for Staged Development Plan) Orders (Nos.1 to 3 and 13) 1993 1011 State Planning Policy 1/92 (Development and the Conservation of Agricultural Land) Order 1012 State Planning Policy 2/92 (Planning for Aerodromes and other Aeronautical Facilities) Order 973 Town Plan (Approval of Amendments) Order (No.4) 1993 978-979 Town Planning Schemes (Approval of Amendments) Orders (Nos.4 and 5) 1993

P APER: The following paper was tabled - Minister for Police and Emergency Services (Mr Braddy) - 1013 State Emergency Service - Report for 1991-92 36 Register of Tabled Papers Ð First Session Ð FortyÐSeventh Parliament

M INISTERIAL S TATEMENTS: 1014 (a) The Treasurer (Mr De Lacy), by leave, made a statement concerning the Queensland Government financial position. Paper : Mr De Lacy tabled the following paper: 1015 # Queensland Economic Review - December Quarter 1992 - prepared by Queensland Treasury 1016 (b) The Minister for Health (Mr Hayward), by leave, made a statement concerning a delegation to Japan on behalf of the Royal Children's Hospital Foundation.

NOTICES: Papers: Mr Horan tabled the following papers: 1017 # Media release by the Minister for Health concerning an inspection of Royal Brisbane Hospital by the Queensland Health Minister and the Federal Minister for Health 1018 # Media Alert - President of the Doctors Reform Society briefing of the media on the State Government's 10 year hospital rebuilding plan

P UBLIC WORKS - STATUTORY COMMITTEE - REPORT ON THE PROPOSED UPGRADE OF TOWNSVILLE CORRECTIONAL CENTRE: Chairman of the Parliamentary Committee of Public Works (Ms Spence) tabled the following report 1019-1020 Townsville Correctional Centre - Report on the proposed upgrade together with transcript of a public hearing held on 8 December 1992.

ADDRESS-IN-REPLY: Order of the day read for the adjourned debate on the motion of Ms Rose: Paper: Mr Slack tabled the following paper - 1021 # Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service - Review of SES travel for 1991-92 - 30 November 1992 Paper : Mr Randell tabled the following paper - 1022 # Increases in taxation and charges under Federal Labor - Ten Years of Hard Labor - The Facts in Black and White

THURSDAY, 4 MARCH 1993

M EMBERS' INTERESTS - REGISTER - FOURTH REPORT: Mr Speaker tabled the following report: 1027-1028 Register of Members' Interests and a copy of the Register.

P ETITIONS: The following petitions lodged with the Clerk by the Members indicated, were received - 1029 Mr J Goss, from 201 petitioners praying for action to be taken to establish a park on vacant land bounded by Turbot, Edward and Ann Streets, Brisbane. 1030 Mr Davidson, from 643 petitioners praying that the parole period be removed when sentencing child molesters, that offenders are given and serve maximum sentences and that their names be released for publication.

P APER: The following paper was tabled - Minister for Environment and Heritage (Ms Robson) - 1031 Moreton Bay Strategic Plan

QUESTIONS: Papers: The Leader of the Opposition (Mr Borbidge) tabled the following papers: 1032 # Centre for Advanced Design and Construction (CADC) - Chief Executive Officer's Report - Minutes of Board meeting 20 March 1992 1033 # Letter from the Premier of Queensland concerning Aust-Asian Pacific Limited 1034 # Letter, dated 5 May 1992, from John Hooton, Chairman, Centre for Advanced Design and Construction (CADC) Limited seeking funding 1035 # Letter from the Premier of Queensland concerning the Centre for Advanced Design and Construction Limited (CADC) Register of Tabled Papers Ð First Session Ð FortyÐSeventh Parliament 37

ADDRESS IN REPLY: Resumption of debate on the motion of Ms Rose: Papers: Mr Springborg tabled the following papers: 1036 # Table 6 - Permanent and Long-Term Movement - Departures - Country of Birth - Australia 1982-1991 1037 # Table 4 - Permanent Movement - Settler arrivals -Country of Birth - Australia - 1982- 1991 1038 # Extract from Queensland Country Life - Goods and Services Tax Return

1023-1024 HARBOURS AMENDMENT BILL: Minister for Transport and Minister Assisting the Premier on Economic and Trade Development (Mr Hamill) moved - That leave be granted to bring in a Bill for an Act to amend the Harbours Act 1955. Bill read a first time and ordered to be printed.

1025-1026 LOCAL GOVERNMENT LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL: Minister for Housing, Local Government and Planning (Mr Mackenroth) moved - That leave be granted to bring in a Bill for an Act to amend the City of Brisbane Act 1924 and the Local Government Act 1936. Bill read a first time and ordered to be printed.

FRIDAY, 5 MARCH 1993

P ETITION: The following petition, lodged with the Clerk by the Member indicated, was received - 1039 Mr Casey from 10,771 petitioners praying that the parole period be removed when sentencing child molesters, that offenders are given and serve maximum sentences and that their names be released for publication.

P APER: The following paper was tabled - Minister for Lands (Mr Smith) - 1040 Crown Land Management Reform in Queensland - White Paper

M INISTERIAL S TATEMENT: 1041 Minister for Police and Emergency Services (Mr Braddy), by leave, made a ministerial statement concerning disaster relief to the .

TUESDAY, 16 MARCH 1993

P APERS: It was reported that the following papers, received during the recess, had been tabled on the dates indicated - The Clerk of the Parliament In accordance with sections 46J and 46N of the Financial Administration and Audit Act 1977 - 8 March 1993 - Annual Report for 1991-92 - 1042 Grain Research Foundation 1043 Explanation for the extension of time for the tabling of an annual report for 1991-92 of the Grain Research Foundation 10 March 1993 - 1044 Explanation for the extension of time for the tabling of annual reports for 1991 of the Barley Marketing Board 1044 Central Queensland Grain Sorghum Marketing Board 1044 Central Queensland Producers' Co-Operative Association Limited 1044 Queensland Barley Growers' Co-Operative Association Limited 1044 State Wheat Board 1044 Explanation for the extension of time for the tabling of an annual report for the year ended 31 March 1992 - Queensland Dairyfarmers' Organisation 1044 Explanation for the extension of time for the tabling of an annual report for the year ended 31 May 1992 - Atherton Tableland Maize Marketing Board 38 Register of Tabled Papers Ð First Session Ð FortyÐSeventh Parliament

P ETITION: The following petition, lodged with the Clerk by the Member indicated, was received - 1045 Mr Campbell, from 2,386 petitioners praying that the parole period be removed when sentencing child molesters, that offenders are given and serve maximum sentences and that their names be released for publication.

S TATUTORY I NSTRUMENTS: The following statutory instruments were tabled by the Clerk- Auctioneers and Agents Act - 1046 Auctioneers and Agents (Declaration of Banks) Order 1993, No.63 Education (General Provisions) Act - 1047 Education (General Provisions) (Approval of Enrolment) Order (No.1) 1993, No.56 1048 Education (General Provisions-Overseas Curriculum) Order 1993, No.60 Education (Teacher Registration) Act - 1049 Education (Teacher Registration) Amendment By-law (No.1) 1993, No.61 Fruit Marketing Organisation Act - 1050 Fruit Marketing Organisation Amendment Regulation (No.1) 1993, No.58 Gas Act - 1051 Gas (Extension of Franchise) Order 1993, No.52 Harbours Act - 1052 Harbours (Mackay Port Authority Contribution) Regulation 1993, No.50 Health Act - 1053 Poisons (Adoption of Standard) Notice (No.1) 1993, No.55 Health Services Act - 1054 Health Services (Transfer of Officers) Regulation (No.1) 1993, No.65 Indy Car Grand Prix Act - 1055 Indy Car Grand Prix Amendment Regulation (No.1) 1993, No.49 Justice Legislation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act - 1056 Proclamation - certain sections of the Act commence on 12 March 1993, No.62 National Parks and Wildlife Act - 1057 National Park 10 Counties of Banks, Hann, Mosman and Warner (Extension) Order 1993, No.53 Rural Lands Protection Act - 1058 Rural Lands Protection (Declaration of Plants) Order 1993, No.64 Statute Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act (No.2) - 1059 Proclamation - amendment 20 of the Transport Infrastructure (Railways) Act 1991 commences 5 March 1993, No.51 Statutory Instruments Act - 1060 Statutory Instruments Amendment Regulation (No.2) 1993, No.57 Water Resources Act - 1061 Water Resources (Merlwood Water Board Extension) Order 1993, No.54 1062 Water Resources (Pioneer Water Supply Agreement) Regulation 1993, No.59

GENERAL BUSINESS - MATTERS OF P UBLIC I NTEREST: The following Honourable Members addressed the House - Deputy Leader of the Coalition (Mrs Sheldon), Ms Bird, Mr Beanland, Mr Davies, Mr Lester and Mrs Woodgate. Paper: Mr Davies tabled the following paper: 1063 # Townsville Railway Development - Statement

WEDNESDAY, 17 MARCH 1993

1064 ASSENT TO BILL: Letter from Her Excellency the Governor was reported by Mr Speaker, informing the House that Her Excellency had, in the name of Her Majesty, assented to the following Bill: 3 March 1993 - A Bill for an Act to amend the Electoral and Administrative Review Act 1989 (Electoral and Administrative Review Act - Act No 1 of 1993) Register of Tabled Papers Ð First Session Ð FortyÐSeventh Parliament 39

P ETITIONS: The following petitions, lodged with the Clerk by the Members indicated, were received - 1065 Mrs Sheldon, from 2,087 petitioners praying for an immediate investigation into breaches of contractual arrangements between South Bank Corporation and Gondwana Rainforest Sanctuary and for steps to terminate receivership of Joffe Group Pty Ltd and the Sanctuary. 1066 Mr Turner, from 2,506 petitioners praying that the new campus for the Queensland University of Technology be situated at and that funding be provided for the proposed university on that site. 1067 Mr J Goss, from 536 petitioners praying for action to be taken to create a park in the Inner City of Brisbane on vacant land bounded by Turbot, Edward and Ann Streets. 1068 Mr Budd, from 765 petitioners praying that the Parliament of Queensland will provide for a high school at Victoria Point. 1069-1073 Mr Livingstone, Mr Slack, Mr Laming, Mr Littleproud and Mrs Sheldon, from 39, 629, 2470, 282 and 705 petitioners, respectively, praying that the parole period be removed when sentencing child molesters, that offenders are given and serve maximum sentences and that their names be released for publication.

P APERS: The following papers were laid upon the Table of the House - (a) Minister for Police and Emergency Services (Mr Braddy) 1074 National Crime Authority - Report for 1991-92 (b) Minister for Employment, Training and Industrial Relations (Mr Foley) 1075 Office of Vocational Education Training and Employment Commission - Discussion Paper concerning a proposed Social Justice Policy

M INISTERIAL S TATEMENTS: 1076 (a) Minister for Employment, Training and Industrial Relations (Mr Foley), by leave, made a ministerial statement concerning the discussion paper on a proposed social justice policy. 1077 (b) Minister for Justice, Attorney-General and Minister for the Arts (Mr Wells), by leave, made a ministerial statement concerning the report of the Commission of Inquiry into Operation Trident. Paper : Whereupon Mr Wells tabled the following paper - 1078 # Commission of Inquiry into Operation Trident - 19 September 1989 to 2 April 1990 -Abridged report dated March 1993. 1079 (c) Minister for Justice, Attorney-General and Minister for the Arts (Mr Wells), by leave, made a ministerial statement concerning Barbara Mason.

QUESTIONS: Papers: Minister for Health (Mr Hayward) tabled the following papers: 1080 # Memorandum, dated 14 January 1993, from D Parker to Director-General, Queensland Health, concerning Snapshot expenditure - December 1992. 1081 # Memorandum HEC 92/157 - Budget decision to impose an indefinite total staff freeze until QEII moves over. Paper : Minister for Education (Mr Comben) tabled the following paper: 1082 # Letter, dated 16 March 1993, from Director-General of Education to the Queensland Teachers' Union concerning negotiations on a promotions and relocations policy. Paper : Mr Lingard tabled the following paper: 1083 # Letter, dated 22 June 1992, from Sir Walter Campbell, Governor of Queensland to Miss B Mason, President, Australian American Association Paper : Mr Santoro, during his speech, tabled the following paper: 1084 # Graphs of net exports of tourism and tourist accommodation and room occupancy rate

THURSDAY, 18 MARCH 1993

AUDITOR-GENERAL - AUDITS REPORT NO . 2: The Speaker tabled the following report: 2001 Report on the Auditor-General on Audits - Second Report 40 Register of Tabled Papers Ð First Session Ð FortyÐSeventh Parliament

P ETITION: The following petition, lodged with the Clerk by the Member indicated, was received 2002 Mrs McCauley, from 1,044 petitioners praying that the parole period be removed when sentencing child molesters, that offenders are given and serve maximum sentences and that their names be released for publication.

S TATUTORY I NSTRUMENTS: The following statutory instruments were tabled by the Clerk- Acts Interpretation Act - 2003 Administrative Arrangements Order 1993 Constitution Act - 2003 Administrative Arrangements Order 1993 Officials in Parliament Act - 2003 Administrative Arrangements Order 1993

P APERS: The following papers were laid upon the Table of the House - Minister for Justice and Attorney-General and Minister for the Arts (Mr Wells) - 2004 Ballot paper survey conducted by the Electoral Commissioner following the general election conducted on 19 September 1992 2005 Details of polling at the State General Election held on 19 September 1992, together with the results of By-Elections held during the term of the Forty-Sixth Parliament

M INISTERIAL S TATEMENTS: 2006 (a) Minister for Justice, Attorney-General and Minister for the Arts (Mr Wells), by leave, made a ministerial statement concerning the decision to excise those sections of the Operation Trident Report which could be prejudicial to any prosecutions. 2007 (b) Minister for Police and Emergency Services (Mr Braddy), by leave, made a ministerial statement concerning changes that have occurred within the Queensland Police Service relating to covert operations.

M ATTER OF P RIVILEGE: Paper : Whereupon Mr Slack tabled the following paper: 2008 # Facsimile, dated 17 March 1993, from John Sinclair, Honorary Project Officer, Fraser Island Defenders Organization concerning World Heritage Listing for Fraser Island

1085-1086 BANK INTEGRATION (BANK OF QUEENSLAND) BILL: The Treasurer (Mr De Lacy) moved - That leave be granted to bring in a Bill for an Act to facilitate the integration of Bank of Queensland Savings Bank Limited with Bank of Queensland Limited. Bill read a first time and ordered to be printed.

1087-1088 CARRIAGE OF GOODS BY LAND (CARRIERS' LIABILITIES) REPEAL BILL: Minister for Transport and Minister Assisting the Premier on Economic and Trade Development (Mr Hamill) moved - That leave be granted to bring in a Bill for an Act to repeal the Carriage of Goods by Land (Carriers' Liabilities) Act 1967. Bill read a first time and ordered to be printed.

1089-1090 BUSINESS L ICENCE DEREGULATION (MILKSELLERS AND F ISH BUYERS) AMENDMENT BILL: Minister for Primary Industries (Mr Casey) moved - That leave be granted to bring in a Bill for an Act to discontinue certain business licences under the Dairy Industry Act 1989 and the Fishing Industry Organisation and Marketing Act 1982. Bill read a first time and ordered to be printed.

1091-1092 NEW SOUTH WALES-QUEENSLAND BORDER RIVERS AMENDMENT BILL: Minister for Primary Industries (Mr Casey) moved - That leave be granted to bring in a Bill for an Act to amend the New South Wales-Queensland Border Rivers Act 1946, and for other purposes. Bill read a first time and ordered to be printed.

1093-1094 HIGHER EDUCATION (GENERAL PROVISIONS) BILL: Minister for Education (Mr Comben) moved - That leave be granted to bring in a Bill for an Act to make provision in relation to the establishment of universities and for the accreditation of courses that lead to higher education awards proposed to be offered by other bodies and institutions, and for related purposes. Bill read a first time and ordered to be printed. Register of Tabled Papers Ð First Session Ð FortyÐSeventh Parliament 41

1095-1096 SUPREME COURT LEGISLATION (MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS) BILL: Minister for Justice and Attorney-General and Minister for the Arts (Mr Wells) moved - That leave be granted to bring in a Bill for an Act to amend and repeal certain Acts in relation to the appointment of Supreme Court Judges, and for other purposes. Bill read a first time and ordered to be printed.

1097-1098 CLASSIFICATION OF FILMS AMENDMENT BILL: Minister for Consumer Affairs and Corrective Services (Mr Milliner) moved - That leave be granted to bring in a Bill for an Act to amend the Classification of Films Act 1991. Bill read a first time and ordered to be printed.

1099-1100 MIXED USE DEVELOPMENT BILL: Minister for Housing, Local Government and Planning (Mr Mackenroth) moved - That leave be granted to bring in a Bill for an Act providing for the approval, development and management of schemes of mixed use development, and for other purposes. Bill read a first time and ordered to be printed.

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LOCAL G OVERNMENT L EGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL: Debate resumed. Paper : Mr Beattie, during his speech, tabled the following paper: 2009 # List of properties acquired by Brisbane City Council. Paper : Mr Mackenroth, during his speech, tabled the following paper: 2010 # Memorandum, dated 24 February 1993, from Mr G T Hoffman, Local Government Commissioner concerning the Local Government Legislation Amendment Bill 1993

FRIDAY, 19 MARCH 1993 P ETITIONS: The following petitions, lodged with the Clerk by the Members indicated, were received - 2013 Mr Randell, from 89 petitioners praying that various services not presently available at the Sarina Railway Station be restored. 2014 Mr Randell, from 412 petitioners praying for urgent discussions to investigate alternative methods of funding the arts in areas other than the south east corner. 2015 Ms Warner, from 1,548 petitioners praying that the West End Police Station be not closed or relocated from Boundary Street, West End. 2016 Mr Davidson, from 185 petitioners praying for action to be taken to declare Lake Cootharaba a jet-ski free area. 2017 Mr Davidson, from 215 petitioners praying that urgent action be taken to replace the recently transferred teacher at the Coolum State Primary School.

P APER: The following papers were laid upon the Table of the House - Minister for Primary Industries (Mr Casey) - 2018 (a) A proposal by the Governor in Council to revoke the setting apart and declaration as State Forest under the Forestry Act 1959 of - (i) All those parts of State Forest 840 described as Lot 2 and road to be opened on Crown Plan 844222 and containing areas totalling about 22.46 hectares; (ii) All that part of State Forest 98 described as Lot 74 on Crown Plan 848738 and containing an area of about 23.1 hectares; (iii) All that part of State Forest 143 described as Area A and shown hachured on Plan FTY 1606 prepared under the authority of the Primary Industries Corporation and containing an area of about 1200 hectares; and 2019 (b) A brief explanation of the Proposal. 2020 Position Paper - Outline of proposed reforms of the Queensland Dairy Industry and Amendments to the Dairy Industry Act.

S TATUTORY I NSTRUMENT: The following statutory instrument was tabled by the Clerk - South Bank Corporation Act - 2021 South Bank Corporation Order 1992 42 Register of Tabled Papers Ð First Session Ð FortyÐSeventh Parliament

M INISTERIAL S TATEMENTS: 2022 (a) Minister for Primary Industries (Mr Casey), by leave, made a ministerial statement concerning expansion in the Burdekin River sugar area. 2023 (b) Minister for Environment and Heritage (Ms Robson), by leave, made a ministerial statement concerning communications between Department of Environment and Heritage and Mr John Sinclair on matters relating to Fraser Island.

P UBLIC WORKS - STATUTORY COMMITTEE - REPORT ON PUBLIC HOUSING IN TOOWOOMBA: Chairman of the Parliamentary Committee on Public Works (Ms Spence) tabled the following report - 2024 Public Housing in Toowoomba

Q UESTIONS: Paper : Mr Lingard tabled the following paper: 2025 # Audit report prepared by Hall Chadwick on Cairns City Council.

2011-2012 ELECTRICITY AMENDMENT BILL: Minister for Minerals and Energy (Mr McGrady) moved - That leave be granted to bring in a Bill for an Act to amend the Electricity Act 1976, and for other purposes. Bill read a first time and ordered to be printed.

TUESDAY, 11 MAY 1993

2062 ASSENT TO BILLS: Message No 1 from the Administrator was reported, informing the Assembly that Her Excellency the Governor had, in the name of Her Majesty, assented to the following Bills -

P APERS: It was reported that the following papers, received during the recess, had been tabled on the dates indicated - (a) Mr Speaker - 30 April 1993 - 2027-2035 Parliamentary Committee of Public Accounts - Report on the review of the Auditor- General's first and second reports on audits performed for the year ended 30 June 1992: Matters concerning the Department of Primary Industries and associated documents 2037 Electoral and Administrative Review Commission - Report on review of Government Media and Information Services (b) The Clerk of the Parliament - 2 April 1993 - Annual Report for the period 1 July 1991 to 31 July 1992 - 2026 National Companies and Securities Commission - Fourteenth and Final Report and Financial Statements 30 April 1993 - Annual Report for the year ended 31 December 1992 - 2036 Ministerial Consultative Council on Curriculum

P ETITIONS: The following petitions, lodged with the Clerk by the Members indicated, were received - 2063-2065 Mr Bennett, Mr McGrady and Mr Laming from 2,157, 3,316 and 387 petitioners respectively, praying that the parole period be removed when sentencing child molesters, that offenders are given and serve maximum sentences and that their names be released for publication. 2066 Mr Turner, from 451 petitioners, praying that the new campus for the Queensland University of Technology be situated at Nambour and that funding be provided for the proposed university on that site. 2067 Mr Foley, from 992 petitioners, praying that the Parliament of Queensland will ensure that the Moorooka Police Station is not downgraded from its current 24 hour status. 2068 Mr Santoro, from 404 petitioners, praying that the Minister for Transport will not authorise cutbacks to rail services along the Doomben/Pinkenba line. Register of Tabled Papers Ð First Session Ð FortyÐSeventh Parliament 43

S TATUTORY I NSTRUMENTS: The following statutory instruments were tabled by the Clerk- Agricultural Standards Act - 2069 Agricultural Standards Amendment Regulation (No.1) 1993, No.78 Art Unions and Public Amusements Act - 2070 Art Unions and Public Amusements Amendment Regulation (No.1) 1993, No.75 Chemical Usage (Agricultural & Veterinary) Control Act - 2071 Chemical Usage Amendment Regulation (No.1) 1993, No.77 Foreign Ownership of Land Register Act - 2072 Foreign Ownership of Land Register Regulation 1993, No.86 Harbours Act - 2073 Harbours (Reclamation of Land) Amendment Regulation (No.1) 1993, No.67 2074 Harbours (Hay Point) Amendment By-law (No.2) 1993, No.66 Justices Act - 2075 Justices (Places for Holding Magistrates Courts) Regulation 1993, No.83 Land Act - 2076 Lands Legislation Amendment Regulation (No.1) 1993, No.84 Lands Legislation Amendment Act - 2077 Proclamation - certain provisions of the Act commence 26 March 1993, No.88 Local Government Act - 2078 References, dated 29 March 1993, of reviewable local government matters to the Local Government Commissioner in relation to the common boundaries between the following Local Authorities:- Albert and Beaudesert; Aurukun and Cook; Bundaberg, Woongarra, Gooburrum and Isis; Burdekin and Bowen; Burke and Mornington; Cairns and Mulgrave; Clifton, Cambooya, Gatton, Jondaryan and Pittsworth; Duaringa and Bauhinia; Emerald and Bauhinia; Esk and Kilcoy; Maryborough, Hervey Bay, Noosa and Widgee (Fraser Island and Great Sandy Region); Gladstone and Calliope; Gold Coast, Albert and Beaudesert; Gympie and Widgee; Ipswich and Moreton; Mackay, Pioneer, Whitsunday, Mirani and Sarina; Maryborough and Hervey Bay; Maryborough, Woocoo and Biggenden; Mount Isa and Cloncurry; Noosa and Maroochy; Tambo and Murweh; Townsville, Thuringowa, Burdekin, Dalrymple and Hinchinbrook; Waggamba and Tara; Warwick, Glengallan, Rosenthal, Allora and Stanthorpe. Meat Industry Act - 2079 Meat Industry Amendment Regulation (No.2) 1993, No.68 National Parks and Wildlife Act - 2080 National Park 13 County of Uanda (Declaration) Order 1993, No.71 Primary Producers' Co-operative Associations Act - 2081 Primary Producers' Co-operative Associations (Exemption) Regulation 1993, No.79 Primary Producers' Organisation and Marketing Act - 2082 Primary Producers' Organisation and Marketing (Egg Marketing Boards Extension) Regulation 1993, No.76 Property Law Act - 2076 Lands Legislation Amendment Regulation (No.1) 1993, No.84 Real Property Act - 2083 Real Property Regulation 1993, No.87 River Improvement Trust Act - 2084 River Improvement Trust (Bremer River Improvement Trust) Order 1993, No.69 2085 River Improvement Trust (Pioneer River) Order 1993, No.81 2086 River Improvement Trust (Proserpine River) Order 1993, No.80 State Development and Public Works Organization Act - 2087 State Development and Public Works Organisation (Bikeways Project Board) Order 1993, No.72 Statute Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act (No.2) - 2088 Proclamation - certain amendments to the Harbours Act 1955 commence 19 March 1993, No.70 Supreme Court Act - 2089 Supreme Court Rules Amendment Order (No.2) 1993, No.82 University of Southern Queensland Act - 2090 Proclamation - certain members of the University of Southern Queensland Council assume office on 19 March 1993 Valuation of Land Act - 2091 Valuation of Land Regulation 1993, No.85 44 Register of Tabled Papers Ð First Session Ð FortyÐSeventh Parliament

Workplace Health and Safety Act - 2092 Workplace Health and Safety Amendment Regulation (No.1) 1993, No.73 2093 Workplace Health and Safety (Plant) Code of Practice Approval Notice 1993, No.74

P APER: The following paper was tabled - Minister for Health (Mr Hayward) - 2094 Towards a Queensland Women's Health Policy - Social Justice for Women

M INISTERIAL S TATEMENT: Refer to Minister for Police and Emergency Services (Mr Braddy), by leave, made a statement Hansard relating to David Blizzard.

2095 AMENDMENT TO RULE OF PRACTICE 10: The Premier and Minister for Economic and Trade Development (Mr W Goss), by leave, moved - Paper : Mr W Goss tabled the following paper: 2096 # Letter, dated 10 May 1993, from the Crown Solicitor advising there were no constitutional or other legal obstacles to the changing of the form of statement of enacting authority in respect of Queensland Acts of Parliament.

G ENERAL BUSINESS - MATTERS OF PUBLIC INTEREST: The following Honourable Members addressed the House - Leader of the Opposition (Mr Borbidge), Mr Welford, Mr Santoro, Mr Pearce, Mrs McCauley, and Mr Nuttall. Paper : Mrs McCauley tabled the following paper: 2097 # Deed of Agreement between the Ipswich Council and Harold Bruce Edmonds, Town Clerk

2038-2039 SUPERANNUATION LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL: The Treasurer (Mr De Lacy) moved - That leave be granted to bring in a Bill for an Act to amend certain Acts relating to superannuation. 2098 Message - The following Message from His Excellency the Administrator was received and read. Bill read a first time and ordered to be printed.

2040-2041 FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL: The Treasurer (Mr De Lacy) moved - That leave be granted to bring in a Bill for an Act to amend the Financial Institutions Code and the AFIC Code. Bill read a first time and ordered to be printed.

2042-2043 BRISBANE CRICKET GROUND BILL: The Treasurer (Mr De Lacy) moved - That leave be granted to bring in a Bill for an Act to consolidate and amend the law relating to the development and management of the Brisbane Cricket Ground, and for related purposes. Bill read a first time and ordered to be printed.

2044-2045 PETROLEUM AMENDMENT BILL: Minister for Minerals and Energy (Mr McGrady) moved - That leave be granted to bring in a Bill for an Act to amend the Petroleum Act 1923. Bill read a first time and ordered to be printed.

2046-2047 LIQUOR AMENDMENT BILL: Minister for Tourism, Sport and Racing (Mr Gibbs) moved - That leave be granted to bring in a Bill for an Act to amend the Liquor Act 1992. Bill read a first time and ordered to be printed.

2048-2049 LOCAL GOVERNMENT LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL (NO 2): Minister for Housing, Local Government and Planning (Mr Mackenroth) moved - That leave be granted to bring in a Bill for an Act to amend the City of Brisbane Act 1924, the Local Government Act 1936 and the Local Government (Planning and Environment) Act 1990. Bill read a first time and ordered to be printed.

2050-2051 INTEGRATED RESORT DEVELOPMENT AMENDMENT BILL: Minister for Housing, Local Government and Planning (Mr Mackenroth) moved - That leave be granted to bring in a Bill for an Act to amend the Integrated Resort Development Act 1987. Bill read a first time and ordered to be printed. Register of Tabled Papers Ð First Session Ð FortyÐSeventh Parliament 45

2052-2053 AGRICULTURAL STANDARDS AMENDMENT BILL: Minister for Primary Industries (Mr Casey) moved - That leave be granted to bring in a Bill for an Act to amend the Agricultural Standards Act 1952. Bill read a first time and ordered to be printed.

2054-2055 STOCK AMENDMENT BILL: Minister for Primary Industries (Mr Casey) moved - That leave be granted to bring in a Bill for an Act to amend the Stock Act 1915 and the Deer Farming Act 1985 and to repeal the Artificial Breeding of Stock Act 1979. Bill read a first time and ordered to be printed.

2056-2057 BAIL AMENDMENT BILL: Minister for Justice and Attorney-General and Minister for the Arts (Mr Wells) moved - That leave be granted to bring in a Bill for an Act to amend the Bail Act 1980. Bill read a first time and ordered to be printed.

2058-2059 PENALTIES AND SENTENCES LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL: Minister for Justice and Attorney-General and Minister for the Arts (Mr Wells) moved - That leave be granted to bring in a Bill for an Act to amend certain Acts in relation to penalties and sentences. Bill read a first time and ordered to be printed.

2060-2061 TRUSTEE COMPANIES AMENDMENT BILL: Minister for Justice and Attorney-General and Minister for the Arts (Mr Wells) moved - That leave be granted to bring in a Bill for an Act to amend the Trustee Companies Act 1968. Bill read a first time and ordered to be printed.

WEDNESDAY, 12 MAY 1993

P ETITIONS: The following petitions, lodged with the Clerk by the Members indicated, were tabled - 2101 Mr Campbell, from 32 petitioners, praying for a review to be carried out on penalties handed down to convicted offenders of break and enters and theft particularly at schools and that the penalties include restitution for damages. 2102 Mr Purcell, from 119 petitioners, praying that no further public housing accommodation be built in Pashen Street, Morningside after completion of the proposed projects. 2103 Mr J Goss,from 185 petitioners, praying that the Parliament of Queensland ensures that the Queensland Transport Department provides a traffic light controlled pedestrian crossing between the Aspley Court and Compton Gardens Retirement Villages at Aspley. 2104 Mr J Goss, from 363 petitioners, praying for the introduction of a mini bus feeder system to service Bald Hills residential areas connecting the railway station, schools and shopping centre. 2105 Mr Beanland, from 701 petitioners, praying that the Department of Transport Customer Service Centre at 686 Sherwood Road, Sherwood be retained in its present location. 2106 Mr Budd, from 354 petitioners, praying that the Parliament of Queensland will provide for a high school at Victoria Point. 2107 Mr J Goss, from 129 petitioners, praying for action to be taken to create a park in the Inner City of Brisbane on vacant land bounded by Turbot, Edward and Ann Streets. 2108 Mr Comben, from 748 petitioners, praying that the proposed sale of the Bardon Professional Development Centre and adjoining Crown land be re-considered to enable it to be retained for educational purposes in its bushland setting. 2109-2110 Mr Gibbs and Mr Bennett, from 732 and 344 petitioners respectively, praying that the parole period be removed when sentencing child molesters, that offenders are given and serve maximum sentences and that their names be released for publication.

S TATUTORY I NSTRUMENTS: The following statutory instruments were tabled by the Clerk- Anzac Day Act - 2111 Anzac Day Regulation 1993, No.116 Audit Legislation Amendment Act - 2112 Proclamation - remaining provisions of the Act not in force commence 1 May 1993, No.125 46 Register of Tabled Papers Ð First Session Ð FortyÐSeventh Parliament

Bread Industry Authority Repeal Act - 2113 Proclamation - remaining provisions of the Act not in force commence 16 April 1993, No.109 Brisbane Casino Agreement Act - 2114 Brisbane Casino Agreement Regulation 1993, No.135 City of Brisbane Act - 2115 Proclamation - 30 April 1993 as the date for the purposes of section 14M(3) of the Act, No.122 Co-operative Housing Societies Act - 2116 Cooperative Housing Societies General Amendment Regulation (No.1) 1993, No.95 2117 Cooperative Housing Societies Model Rules Amendment Regulation (No.1) 1993, No.96 2118 Cooperative Housing Societies Order (No.1) 1993, No.94 Commonwealth Aluminium Corporation Pty. Limited Agreement Act - 2119 Commonwealth Aluminium Corporation Pty. Limited Agreement Regulation 1993, No.105 Dairy Industry Act - 2120 Dairy Industry Pasteurisation Plant (Gold Coast City and Albert Shire) Amendment Order (No.1) 1993, No.110 Financial Administration and Audit Act - 2121 Financial Administration and Audit Repeal Regulation 1993, No.124 Fishing Industry Organisation and Marketing Act - 2122 Fishing Industry Organisation and Marketing Amendment Regulation (No.2) 1993, No.128 Foreign Judgements Act (Commonwealth) - 2123 Supreme Court (Foreign Judgements) Rules Order 1993, No.91 Forestry Act - 2124 Forestry Amendment Regulation (No.1) 1993, No.101 Gaming Machine Act - 2125 Gaming Machine Amendment Regulation (No.1) 1993, No.121 Grain Industry (Restructuring) Act - 2126 Grain Industry (Hail Compensation Scheme) Amendment Regulation (No.1) 1993, No.100 Grammar Schools Act - 2127 Statutory Bodies Financial Arrangements (Brisbane Girls' Grammar School) Order (No.1) 1993, No.111 Harbours Act - 2128 Harbours (Abbot Point) Amendment By-law (No.2) 1993, No.126 Health Act - 2129 Health (Scientific Research and Studies) Regulation 1993, No.133 2130 Poisons (Adoption of Standard) Notice (No.2) 1993, No.120 2131 Poisons Amendment Regulation (No.2) 1993, No.104 2132 Refuse Management Amendment Regulation (No.1) 1993, No.115 Industrial Development Act - 2133 Industrial Development Regulation 1993, No.92 James Cook University of Act - 2134 James Cook University of North Queensland (Investment) Statute 1993, No.90 Local Government Act - 2135 Local Government (Correction of Errors) Order (No.1) 1993, No.102 Mineral Resources Act - 2136 Mineral Resources Amendment Regulation (No.2) 1993, No.108 2137 Mineral Resources Amendment Regulation (No.3) 1993, No.107 National Parks and Wildlife Act - 2138 National Park 2 County of Wongalee (Extension) Order 1993, No.117 2139 National Park 41 County of Cheviot and Wolseley (Declaration) Order 1993, No.134 2140 National Park 880 County of Nares (Extension) Order 1993, No.118 2141 National Park 1353 County of Nares (Extension) Order 1993, No.119 Petroleum Act - 2142 Petroleum Amendment Regulation 1993, No.123 2143 Petroleum Amendment Regulation (No.1) 1993, No.106 Primary Producers' Organisation and Marketing Act - 2144 Primary Producers' Organisation and Marketing (Rice Marketing Board) Regulation (No.2) 1993, No.127 Register of Tabled Papers Ð First Session Ð FortyÐSeventh Parliament 47

Prisoners (Interstate Transfer) Act - 2145 Prisoners (Interstate Transfer) Regulation 1993, No.103 Queensland Law Society Act - 2146 Queensland Law Society (Approval of Indemnity Rule) Order (No.1) 1993, No.113 Queensland Marine Act - 2147 Queensland Marine (Ports Traffic Control) Amendment Regulation (No.1) 1993, No.99 State Housing Act - 2148 State Housing Interest Rate Order (No.1) 1993, No. 131 State Housing (Freeholding of Land) Act - 2149 State Housing (Freeholding of Land) Interest Rate Order (No.1) 1993, No.130 State Service Superannuation Act - 2150 State Service Superannuation (Approval of Officers) Order 1993, No.98 Statutory Bodies Financial Arrangements Act - 2127 Statutory Bodies Financial Arrangements (Brisbane Girls' Grammar School) Order (No.1) 1993, No.111 Statutory Instruments Act - 2151 Statutory Instruments Amendment Regulation (No.3) 1993, No.89 Stock Act - 2152 Stock (South Queensland Cattle Tick Protected Area) Amendment Notice (No.1) 1993, No.136 Superannuation (State Public Sector) Act - 2153 Superannuation (State Public Sector Membership) Amendment Order (No.1) 1993, No.97 Supreme Court Act - 2154 Criminal Practice Rules Amendment Order (No.1) 1993, No.114 2123 Supreme Court (Foreign Judgements) Rules Order 1993, No.91 2155 Supreme Court Rules Amendment Order (No.3) 1993, No.132 University of Central Queensland Act - 2156 University of Central Queensland (Admission and Enrolment) Statute 1993, No.112 University of Southern Queensland Act - 2157 University of Southern Queensland (Investment) Statute 1993, No.129 Workplace Health and Safety Act - 2158 Workplace Health and Safety (Officers) Amendment Notice (No.1) 1993, No.93

P APERS: The following papers were tabled - Minister for Primary Industries (Mr Casey) 2159 (1) A Proposal by the Governor in Council to revoke the setting apart and declaration as State Forest under the Forestry Act 1959 of - (a) all that part of State Forest 531 described as Lot 1 on Crown Plan 855162 and containing an area of 3.366 hectares, (b) all that part of State Forest 194 described as Lot 307 on plan NR 6057 and containing an area of about 5.13 hectares, (c) the whole of State Forest 917 containing an area of about 650 hectares, (d) all those parts of State Forest 589 described as Areas A and B and shown hachured on plan FTY 1657 prepared under the authority of the Primary Industries Corporation and containing areas totalling about 25.1 hectares, (e) all those parts of State Forest 432 described as Lots 2 and 319 on Crown Plan 847516 and containing areas totalling about 508.8 hectares; and (2) A brief explanation of the Proposal. Minister for Environment and Heritage (Ms Robson) 2160 Draft Great Sandy Region Management Plan. Chairman of the Parliamentary Criminal Justice Committee (Mr Davies) tabled the following reports: 2161 Criminal Justice - Statutory Committee - Interim Report on the Review of the Criminal Justice Commission's use of its powers under section 3.1 of the Criminal Justice Act 1989 - Part A - Submissions and Minutes of Evidence taken on 30 April 1993. 2162 Study Tour of Canberra and inquiries relating to organised crime.

M INISTERIAL S TATEMENTS: 2163 (a) Minister for Tourism, Sport and Racing (Mr Gibbs), by leave, made a statement concerning the performance of the Queensland Tourist and Travel Corporation. 48 Register of Tabled Papers Ð First Session Ð FortyÐSeventh Parliament

2164 (b) Minister for Primary Industries (Mr Casey), by leave, made a statement concerning the Parliamentary Committee of Public Accounts report on the Department of Primary Industries. 2165 (c) Minister for Employment, Training and Industrial Relations (Mr Foley), by leave, made a statement concerning progress in implementing the Vocational Education and Training (Industry Placement) Act.

RACING AND BETTING AMENDMENT BILL: Order of the day read for the adjourned debate on the motion of the Minister for Tourism, Sport and Racing (Mr Gibbs) Papers: Mr D Beanland tabled the following papers: 2166 # Deed of , dated 10 November, 1992 between Terry Page and the Director of Prosecutions. 2167 # Letter, dated 19 November, 1992, from the Director of Prosecutions to Messrs Fitzwalter Cull & Walkers, Solicitors. 2168 # Media release, Dated 30 November, 1992, from Honourable Dean Wells, MLA concerning clarification of CJC-Page deal.

2099-2100 GOVERNMENT OWNED CORPORATIONS BILL: The Treasurer (Mr De Lacy) moved - That leave be granted to bring in a Bill for an Act to provide for the corporatisation of nominated government entities and for related purposes. Bill read a first time and ordered to be printed.

ADJOURNMENT: The Leader of the House (Mr Mackenroth) moved, That the House do now adjourn. Paper : Mr J Goss tabled the following paper: 2169 # Letter, dated 7 April 1993, from S. Bowering, Manager Customer Service Centre, Queensland Transport concerning the removal of all advertising literature relating to the Ipswich Driving School. Papers: Mr Beattie tabled the following papers: 2170 # Copies of press articles (21) relating to Allan Wayne Nelson

THURSDAY, 13 MAY 1993

P ETITIONS: The following petitions, lodged with the Clerk by the Members indicated, were tabled - 2174 Mr Livingstone, from 15 petitioners, praying that action be taken for the Queensland Electricity Commission to withdraw the proposed Tully-Millstream hydro-electric scheme and that a moratorium be declared on major developments in the area. 2175 Ms Robson, from 50 petitioners, praying for the protection of the Kimberley Park Rainforest, amendment of the Planning and Environment Act to provide an immediate sunset clause on rezonings and for the establishment of a buy back program of key parcels of koala habitat in Logan City and Redland Shires for a Koala National Park. 2176 Mr Santoro, from 91 petitioners, praying that the Minister for Transport will not authorise cutbacks to rail services along the Doomben/Pinkenba line. 2177 Mr Nuttall, from 41 petitioners, praying for a noise absorption barrier to be erected adjacent to the western boundary of the Ching Chung Aged Home Units at Deagon due to excessive noise emanating from the Gateway Arterial. 2178 Mr Rowell, from 139 petitioners, praying that measures be implemented to alleviate the danger of vehicles crossing the line of traffic to leave the Bruce Highway. 2179 Mr Rowell, from 474 petitioners, praying for action to be taken to cease prawn trawling from the Rockingham Bay shoreline. 2180 Mr J Sullivan, from 930 petitioners, praying for action to be taken to provide a wider bridge over King John Creek on the Beachmere Road and that the road be widened on the approaches to the bridge. 2181 Mrs McCauley, from 489 petitioners, praying for a reversal of the decision that all auxiliary Fire Fighters employed by the Queensland Fire Service be clean shaven. 2182 Mr Gilmore, from 1,824 petitioners, praying for action to be taken to prevent the closure of the Atherton Hospital Laundry. 2183 Mr Wells, from 2,867 petitioners, praying that the parole period be removed when sentencing child molesters, that offenders are given and serve maximum sentences and that their names be released for publication. Register of Tabled Papers Ð First Session Ð FortyÐSeventh Parliament 49

S TATUTORY INSTRUMENTS: The following statutory instruments were tabled by the Clerk: City of Brisbane Act - 2184-2186 Brisbane City Council (Approval of Ordinances) Notices (Nos.2-4) 1993 City of Brisbane Town Planning Act - 2187-2191 Town Plan (Approval of Amendments) Orders (Nos.5-9) 1993 Local Government Act - 2192 Cambooya Shire Council (Approval of Planning Scheme) Order (No.2) 1993 2193-2198 Local Authority (Loan Borrowing) Orders (Nos.5-10) 1993 2199-2201 Local Authority (Loan Borrowing) Amendment Orders (Nos.2-4) 1993 2202 References, dated 29 March 1993, of reviewable local government matters to the Local Government Commissioner relating to proposals for changes in accordance with the provisions of Section 7A of the Local Government Act 1936, submitted by the following Local Authorities - City Councils: Caloundra, Gold Coast, Ipswich, Mount Isa and Rockhampton. Shire Councils: Albert, Balonne, Banana, Barcoo, Bauhinia, Boonah, Boulia, Caboolture, Calliope, Cardwell, Dalrymple, Duaringa, Eacham, Esk, Etheridge, Gooburrum, Herberton, Inglewood, Kilkivan, Kingaroy, Maroochy, Millmerran, Monto, Mulgrave, Peak Downs, Pine Rivers, Pittsworth, Quilpie, Redland, Rosalie, Sarina, Stanthorpe, Taroom, Tiaro, Wambo, Warroo and Wondai. 2203 References, dated 14 April 1993, of reviewable local government matters to the Local Government Commissioner relating to proposals for changes in accordance with the provisions of Section 7A of the Local Government Act 1936, submitted by the following Local Authorities - City Council: Logan Shire Councils: Atherton, Beaudesert, Belyando, Booringa, Burdekin, Cook, Gatton, Jondaryan, Mirani, Moreton, Murweh and Waggamba. 2204 Reference, dated 16 April 1993, of a reviewable local government matter to the Local Government Commissioner relating to a proposal for change in accordance with the provisions of Section 7A of the Local Government Act 1936, submitted by Tara Shire Council. 2205-2218 Town Planning Schemes (Approval of Amendments) Orders (Nos.6-19) 1993 Local Government (Planning and Environment) Act - 2192 Cambooya Shire Council (Approval of Planning Scheme) Order (No.2) 1993 2219 Order in Council amending the Planning Scheme for The City of Logan. 2220 Order in Council amending the Planning Scheme for the . 2221-2249 Planning Schemes (Approval of Amendments) Orders (Nos.29-53, 55-56, 58-59) 1993 2250-2251 Planning Schemes (Approval of Rezoning for Staged Development Plan) Orders (Nos.4-5) 1993 2187-2191 Town Plan (Approval of Amendments) Orders (Nos.5-9) 1993 2205-2218 Town Planning Schemes (Approval of Amendments) Orders (Nos.6-19) 1993 Statutory Bodies Financial Arrangements Act - 2193-2198 Local Authority (Loan Borrowing) Orders (Nos.5-10) 1993 2199-2201 Local Authority (Loan Borrowing) Amendment Orders (Nos.2-4) 1993 Workers' Compensation Act - 2252 Neurology Assessment Tribunal (Appointment of Alternate Members) Order 1993

P APERS: The following papers were tabled - (a) Treasurer (Mr De Lacy) - 2253 Response to the Parliamentary Committee of Public Accounts Review of the Implementation of the Public Finance Standards. (b) Minister for Lands (Mr Smith) - 2254 Valuers Registration Board of Queensland - Report for 1992

M INISTERIAL S TATEMENT: 2255 The Treasurer (Mr De Lacy) made a ministerial statement concerning his recent trip to the United States with the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Queensland Investment Corporation. Papers: Mr De Lacy tabled the following papers: 2256-2257 # Report on the Treasurer's visit to the United States together with an itinerary. 50 Register of Tabled Papers Ð First Session Ð FortyÐSeventh Parliament

P UBLIC WORKS - STATUTORY COMMITTEE - REPORTS: Chairman of the Parliamentary Committee of Public Works (Ms Spence) tabled the following papers: 2258-2259 Development of the Sciencentre (at the Queensland Government Printing Office) together with a transcript of a public hearing held on 9 March 1993 2260-2261 Queensland Centre for Advanced Technologies together with a transcript of a public hearing held on 9 March 1993 2262 Public Housing in Toowoomba - Transcript of a public hearing held on 8 March 1993

2171 STATUTE LAW (MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS) BILL: Minister for Housing, Local Government and Planning (Mr Mackenroth) moved - That leave be granted to bring in a Bill for an Act to make various amendments to the statute law of Queensland, to repeal certain Acts and to declare certain matters. Bill read a first time and ordered to be printed.

2172-2173 DAIRY INDUSTRY BILL: Minister for Primary Industries (Mr Casey) moved - That leave be granted to bring in a Bill for an Act to provide for the restructuring of the dairy industry and for other purposes, and for related purposes. Bill read a first time and ordered to be printed.

FRIDAY, 14 MAY 1993

P ETITIONS: The following petitions, lodged with the Clerk by the Members indicated, were tabled - 2263 Mr Santoro, from 155 petitioners, praying that the Minister for Transport will not authorise cutbacks to rail services along the Doomben/Pinkenba line. 2264 Mr Davidson, from 1 petitioner, praying that the Parliament of Queensland will return certain issues to the CJC and allow the Federal and Queensland Police to pursue information gathered during the five formal and informal investigations they have carried out in relation to Matter No B 2132 of 1985. 2265 Mr Pike, from 108 petitioners, praying that the Parliament of Queensland will take the necessary action to improve the safety of the Jindalee Boat Ramp. 2266 Mr Bredhauer, from 1,244 petitioners, praying for the continuation of a reasonable air service for the people of the Torres Straits. 2267 Mr Davidson, from 3,528 petitioners, praying that the area from the mouth of the Noosa River north to Double Island Point and 400 metres seaward be declared a net free commercial fishing zone.

M INISTERIAL S TATEMENTS: 2268 (a) The Treasurer (Mr De Lacy), by leave, made a ministerial statement concerning the Queensland Events Corporation. 2269 (b) The Minister for Primary Industries (Mr Casey), by leave, made a ministerial statement concerning an alleged conflict of interest by a Department of Primary Industries officer.

HIGHER EDUCATION (GENERAL PROVISIONS) BILL: Order of the day read for the adjourned debate on the motion of the Minister for Education (Mr Comben) Paper : Mr Comben tabled the following paper - 2270 # Letter, dated 13 May 1993, from Professor P J Drake, Vice Chancellor Australian Catholic University concerning recognition of the University in the Higher Education (General Provision) Bill 1993

TUESDAY, 18 MAY 1993

P ETITIONS: The following petitions, lodged with the Clerk by the Members indicated, were tabled - 2271 Mr Hayward, from 26 petitioners, praying that the Parliament of Queensland will ensure that the introduction of the 38 hour week is delayed until the economic climate allows replacement nursing staff for rostered days off. Register of Tabled Papers Ð First Session Ð FortyÐSeventh Parliament 51

2272 Dr Clark, from 18 petitioners, praying that Queensland be declared a Nuclear Free State and that other Governments in Australia be encouraged to adopt a similar policy. 2273 Mr J Goss, from 55 petitioners, praying that the dirt access road to Strathpine State School be sealed and that speed bumps be installed. 2274 Mr Cooper, from 72 petitioners, praying that the parole period be removed when sentencing child molesters, that offenders are given and serve maximum sentences and that their names be released for publication.

S TATUTORY INSTRUMENTS: The following statutory instruments were tabled by the Clerk: Dairy Industry Act - 2275 Dairy Industry (Milk Products) Regulation 1993, No.144 Forestry Act - 2276 Forestry Amendment Regulation (No.2) 1993, No.145 Local Government Act - 2277 Proclamation - 13 May 1993, placement of all remaining foreshores, adjoining the , under the management and control of the Redcliffe City Council, No.141 Mineral Resources Act - 2278 Mineral Resources Amendment Regulation (No.4) 1993, No.143 Statutory Bodies Financial Arrangements Act - 2279 Statutory Bodies Financial Arrangements (Local Authorities) Amendment Order (No.1) 1993, No.140 Statutory Instruments Act - 2280 Statutory Instruments Amendment Regulation (No.4) 1993, No.137 Superannuation (State Public Sector) Act - 2281 Superannuation (State Public Sector-Membership) Amendment Order (No.2) 1993, No.139 2282 Superannuation (State Public Sector) Variation of Deed Regulation (No.1) 1993, No.138 Transport Infrastructure (Roads) Act - 2283 Notification - access to land be limited Bruce Highway, Brisbane - Gympie, Widgee Shire

M INISTERIAL S TATEMENT: 2284 Minister for Justice, Attorney-General and Minister for the Arts (Mr Wells), by leave, made a ministerial statement concerning access to Freedom of Information at state and local government levels.

GENERAL BUSINESS - MATTERS OF PUBLIC INTEREST: The following Honourable Members addressed the House - Messrs Cooper, Barton, J Goss, Nunn, Mrs McCauley and Mr Davies. Paper : Mr J Goss, during his speech, tabled the following paper: 2285 # Sample response to correspondence concerning subcontractors security of payment.

NATIONAL PARK 135 COUNTY OF SALISBURY (EXTENSION) ORDER 1992 - MOTION FOR DISALLOWANCE: Mr Stoneman, pursuant to notice, moved - That National Park 135 County of Salisbury (Extension) Order 1992, No 389 tabled in this House on 23 February 1993, be disallowed. Paper : Mr Ardill, during his speech, tabled the following paper - 2286 # Statistics in relation to offences among aboriginal and non-aboriginal people.

TRAFFIC AMENDMENT REGULATION (NO. 6) OF 1992 - MOTION FOR DISALLOWANCE: Mr J Goss, pursuant to notice, moved - That the Traffic Amendment Regulation (No 6) of 1992 tabled in this House on 23 February 1993 be disallowed. Debate ensued. Paper : Mrs Gamin, during her speech, tabled the following paper - 2287 # Letter, dated 16 April 1993, from the Minister for Transport and Minister Assisting the Premier on Economic and Trade Development concerning legislation allowing bicycles to travel on footpaths and the use of back-pack motors by cyclists and skaters. 52 Register of Tabled Papers Ð First Session Ð FortyÐSeventh Parliament

WEDNESDAY, 19 MAY 1993

AUDITOR-GENERAL - REPORT: The Speaker tabled the following report 2288 Report of the Auditor-General on audits of the Aboriginal and Island Councils for the financial year ended 30 June 1992.

P ETITIONS: The following petitions, lodged with the Clerk by the Members indicated, were tabled - 2289 Mr J Goss, from 120 petitioners, praying for the introduction of a mini bus feeder system to service Bald Hills residential areas connecting the railway station, schools and shopping centre. 2290 Mr J Goss, from 371 petitioners, praying for action to be taken to create a park in the Inner City of Brisbane on vacant land bounded by Turbot, Edward and Ann Streets. 2291 Mr Ardill, from 317 petitioners, praying that the Parliament of Queensland will urgently reconsider the decision to remove two teachers from the Coopers Plains State School and that only one teacher be removed. 2292 Mr J Sullivan, from 280 petitioners, praying that the Parliament of Queensland will direct the Department of Transport to reverse the decision to reduce "Out of Hours" services on the Caboolture Railway Line. 2293 Mrs Bird, from 1,588 petitioners, praying that the Parliament of Queensland will provide for funding the salary of the teacher conducting the Mackay based Life Education Program. 2294 Mr Budd, from 163 petitioners, praying that the Parliament of Queensland will provide for a high school at Victoria Point.

S TATUTORY I NSTRUMENTS: The following statutory instruments were tabled by the Clerk - Parliamentary Members' Salaries Act - 2295 Parliamentary Members' (Annual Rate of Salary) Order (No.2) 1993 Professional Engineers Act - 2296 Professional Engineers Regulation 1992, No. 146 of 1993 Public Service Management and Employment Act - 2297 Public Service Management and Employment Amendment Regulation (No.1) 1993, No. 142

P APERS: The following papers were tabled - (a) Minister for Primary Industries (Mr Casey) - Reports for 1992 - 2298 The Queensland Cane Growers' Council 2299 The Queensland Pork Producers' Organisation 2300 The Tobacco Leaf Marketing Board of Queensland and the Tobacco Quota Committee (b) Minister for Consumer Affairs and Corrective Services (Mr Milliner) - 2301 Response to Parliament regarding the Report of an Inquiry into the proposed upgrade of Townsville Correctional Centre.

M INISTERIAL S TATEMENTS: 2302 (a) Minister for Transport and Minister Assisting the Premier on Economic and Trade Development (Mr Hamill), by leave, made a ministerial statement concerning his recent visit to Japan to discuss a number of transport issues with leaders of Japanese industry and government. Papers: Mr Hamill tabled the following paper - 2303 # Itinerary together with details of meetings. 2304 (b) Minister for Minerals and Energy (Mr McGrady), by leave, made a ministerial statement on his address to the second Coal Institute Conference in London. Papers: Mr McGrady tabled the following papers - 2305-2307 # Itinerary together with a copy of the conference program and exhibition catalogue and list of participants. 2308 (c) Premier and Minister for Economic and Trade Development (Mr W Goss), by leave, made a ministerial statement concerning initiatives taken by the Queensland Government to gain greater access to the Japanese tourist market. Register of Tabled Papers Ð First Session Ð FortyÐSeventh Parliament 53

Q UESTIONS: Paper : Mrs McCauley tabled the following paper - 2309 # Memorandum, dated 13 May 1993, from Jamie Quinn, General Manager of Ipswich City Council, concerning the adoption of certain recommendations. Paper : Mr Fitzgerald tabled the following paper - 2310 # Memorandum, dated 10 December 1992, from Principal Policy Officer, Metropolitan East Region Department of Education, concerning teacher-aide allocation.

THURSDAY, 20 MAY 1993

P ETITION: The following petition, lodged with the Clerk by the Member indicated, was tabled - 2315 Mr Robertson, from 323 petitioners, praying for the construction of an additional classroom block at the Runcorn Heights State Primary School.

P APERS: The following papers were tabled - (a) Minister for Tourism, Sport and Racing (Mr Gibbs) - 2316 Queensland Government Youth Policy - a statement of Principles and Objectives. 2317 Youth Profile - Queensland Young People : Facts & Figures (b) Minister for Transport and Minister Assisting the Premier on Economic and Trade Development (Mr Hamill) 2318 Queensland Transport Policy - A Discussion Paper (c) Minister for Justice and Attorney-General and Minister for the Arts (Mr Wells) - 2319 Royal Queensland Theatre Company - Report for 1992 (d) Minister for Health (Mr Hayward) - Review of the Mental Health Act - 2320 Background to the Review 2321 Defining Mental Illness 2322 Treatment of People with Mental Illness 2323 The Forensic Provisions

P UBLIC WORKS - STATUTORY COMMITTEE - REPORT ON CAIRNS COURTHOUSE, P OLICE HEADQUARTERS AND WATCHHOUSE COMPLEX: Chairman of the Parliamentary Committee of Public Works (Ms Spence) tabled the following papers - 2324-2325 Cairns Courthouse, Police Headquarters and Watchhouse complex - Report and transcript of a public hearing held at Cairns on 19 April 1993.

QUESTIONS: Paper : Mr Lingard tabled the following paper: 2326 # Minutes of meeting held on 14 September 1989 between the Family Services Department and Queensland State Service Union regarding the Terms of Reference for the investigation of complaints by certain Members of staff at John Oxley Youth Centre

2311-2312 MOTOR VEHICLES SAFETY AMENDMENT BILL: Minister for Transport and Minister Assisting the Premier on Economic and Trade Development (Mr Hamill) moved - That leave be granted to bring in a Bill for an Act to amend the Motor Vehicles Safety Act 1980. Bill read a first time and ordered to be printed.

2313-2314EDUCATION (CAPITAL ASSISTANCE) BILL: Minister for Education (Mr Comben) moved - That leave be granted to bring in a Bill for an Act relating to the grant of capital assistance for capital projects to certain non-State schools, and for related purposes. Bill read a first time and ordered to be printed.

DAIRY INDUSTRY BILL: Order of the day read for the adjourned debate on the motion of the Minister for Primary Industries (Mr Casey) - That the Bill be now read a second time. Paper : Mr Pitt tabled the following paper: 2327 # Methodology used for the determination of the value of particular milk delivery runs. 54 Register of Tabled Papers Ð First Session Ð FortyÐSeventh Parliament

FRIDAY, 21 MAY 1993

P ETITIONS: The following petitions, lodged with the Clerk by the Members indicated, were tabled - 2330 Ms Simpson, from 273 petitioners, praying that the proposed new campus of the university on the Sunshine Coast be situated at Sippy Downs at Tanawha. 2331 Mr Robertson, from 20 petitioners, praying that the Parliament of Queensland will reject any motion to revoke the dedication of the area of Dryander National Park adjacent to the eastern arm of Double Bay. 2332 Mr Beattie, from 23 petitioners, praying that the proposed Brisbane Casino be not proceeded with. 2333 Mrs Gamin, from 4,691 petitioners, praying for action to be taken to boost police numbers in the Burleigh Electorate.

S TATUTORY I NSTRUMENT: The following statutory instrument was tabled by the Clerk - Queensland University of Technology Act - 2334 Proclamation - 14 May 1993 as the date on which the members of the Queensland University of Technology Council appointed by the Council on 3 March 1993 under section 8(2) of the Act, assume office.

P APERS: The following papers were tabled - Minister for Environment and Heritage (Ms Robson) - 2335 (1) A proposal by the Governor in Council to revoke the setting apart and declaration as National Park under the National Parks and Wildlife Act 1975 of: (a) that part of National Park 255, described as Lot 1 on Plan CP85689 held by the Department of Lands, Brisbane and containing an area of 60.37 hectares; (b) all those parts of National Park 233, County of Canning described as areas A and B on Plan NPW448 held by the Department of Environment and Heritage, Brisbane and containing in total an area of about 7.5 hectares; (c) that part of National Park 573, Counties of Carlisle and Hillalong described as Lot 52 on Plan CP841921 held by the Department of Lands, Brisbane and containing an area of about 118 hectares; and (d) all those parts of National Park 1353, County of Nares described as Lot 5 on Plan NR811971, Lot 6 on Plan NR811972 and the areas of road to be opened as shown on Plan RA4220 held by the Department of Lands, Brisbane and containing an area in total of about 10.8 hectares; and (2) A brief explanation of the proposal. Electoral and Administrative Review - Statutory Committee -Chairman of the Parliamentary Committee for Electoral and Administrative Review (Dr Clark) tabled the following report - 2336-2337 Report on Codes of Conduct for Public Officials together with submissions received by the Committee.

M INISTERIAL S TATEMENTS: 2338 (a) The Premier and Minister for Economic and Trade Development (Mr W Goss) made a ministerial statement concerning his recent visit to Hong Kong, Shenzhen, London, Paris and Munich. Paper : Mr Goss, during his statement, tabled the following paper - 2339 # Further details of the trip. 2340 (b) Minister for Transport and Minister Assisting the Premier on Economic and Trade Development (Mr Hamill) made a ministerial statement concerning his recent visit to Hong Kong and Taiwan. Paper : Mr Hamill, during his statement, tabled the following paper - 2341 # Summary of meetings held during his trip 2342 (c) Minister for Primary Industries (Mr Casey) made a ministerial statement concerning his leading the all-party Queensland Parliamentary Delegation to Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand and Singapore. Paper : Mr Casey, during his statement, tabled the following paper - 2343 # Schedule of meetings held by the Delegation Register of Tabled Papers Ð First Session Ð FortyÐSeventh Parliament 55

2344 (d) Minister for Justice and Attorney-General (Mr Wells) made a ministerial statement concerning the Office of Special Prosecutor. Paper : Mr Wells, during his statement, tabled the following paper - 2345 # Annual Report of the Special Prosecutor for year ended 31 December 1992 2346 (e) Minister for Employment, Training and Industrial Relations (Mr Foley) made a ministerial statement concerning the progress of workplace bargaining in Queensland. Paper : Mr Foley, during his statement, tabled the following paper - 2347 # List of seminars on enterprise bargaining organised in conjunction with the Commonwealth Department of Industrial Relations together with details of enterprise bargains lodged or in place.

M ATTER OF PRIVILEGE: Mrs Sheldon raised, as a matter of privilege, the issue of a letter she had written to the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Planning on behalf of a constituent in which the Minister accused her of asking him to interfere in a council decision. A copy of the letter proved that the Minister misled the House over this matter. Mrs Sheldon asked Mr Speaker to consider her request to refer the matter to the Privileges Committee. Paper : Mrs Sheldon tabled the following paper - 2348 # A copy of the letter dated 12 May 1993 referred to.

QUESTIONS: Paper : Mr Connor tabled the following paper - 2349 # Copy of a Queensland AIDS Council bumper sticker on safe sex.

2328-2329 PUBLIC OFFICERS' SUPERANNUATION BENEFITS RECOVERY AMENDMENT BILL: The Treasurer (Mr De Lacy) moved - That leave be granted to bring in a Bill for an Act to amend the Public Officer's Superannuation Benefits Recovery Act 1988. Bill read a first time and ordered to be printed.

TUESDAY, 13 JULY 1993

2373 ASSENT TO BILLS: Letter from the Governor was reported, informing the Assembly that Her Excellency the Governor had, in the name of Her Majesty, assented to the following Bills -

P APERS TABLED IN THE RECESS: It was reported that the following papers, received during the recess, had been tabled on the dates indicated - (a)Mr Speaker - 4 June 1993 - 2354(A&B) Criminal Justice Commission - Report on a review of Police Powers in Queensland: Volume I - An Overview. Volume II - Entry Search and Seizure. (b)The Clerk of the Parliament - 1 June 1993 - Annual Reports for the year ended 31 December 1992 - 2350 Board of Trustees of the Rockhampton Grammar School; 2351 Board of Trustees of the Toowoomba Grammar School; 2352 Board of Trustees of the Townsville Grammar School. 4 June 1993 - Annual Report for the year ended 31 December 1992 - 2353 James Cook University of North Queensland. 23 June 1993 - Annual Reports for the year ended 31 December 1992 - 2355 Board of Teacher Registration; 2356 Board of Trustees of the Brisbane Girls’ Grammar School; 2357 Board of Trustees of the Rockhampton Girls’ Grammar School; 2358 Griffith University; 2359 Queensland University of Technology. 56 Register of Tabled Papers Ð First Session Ð FortyÐSeventh Parliament

28 June 1993 - Annual Reports for the year ended 30 June 1992 - 2364 Aboriginal Co-ordinating Council; 2365 Island Co-ordinating Council; 2366 Explanation for the extension of time for the tabling of annual reports for the year ended 30 June 1992 - Aboriginal Co-ordinating Council and Island CoÐordinating Council; 2360 Registrar of Commercial Acts on the Building Societies Act 1985; 2361 Registrar of Commercial Acts on the Friendly Societies Act 1991; 2363 Registrar of Co-operative Housing Societies on the Co-operative Housing Societies Act 1958; 2362 Registrar of Co-operative and Other Societies on the Co-operative and Other Societies Act 1967. 1 July 1993 - Annual Reports for the year ended 31 December 1992 - 2367 Board of Trustees of the Ipswich Girls’ Grammar School; 2368-2369 University of Queensland and Appendices. 9 July 1993 - Annual Report for the year ended 28 February 1993 - 2370 Trust Company of Australia Limited.

P ETITIONS: The following petitions, lodged with the Clerk by the Members indicated, were tabled - 2374 Mrs Gamin from 376 petitioners, praying for action to be taken to boost police numbers in the Burleigh Electorate. 2375 Mr Santoro from 136 petitioners, praying that the Minister for Transport will not authorise cutbacks to rail services along the Doomben/Pinkenba line. 2376 Mr Wells from 203 petitioners, praying that sections of the Queensland Criminal Code which make abortion unlawful be repealed and that abortion services be established in the public hospital system and community based women's health centres with no charge attached to this service. 2377 Mr Bredhauer from 41 petitioners, praying that Ms Gail Crothers be not transferred and that she be allowed to continue as a teacher at the State High School. 2378-2379 Mr McGrady and Mr Pitt, from 214 and 666 petitioners respectively , praying that the Queensland Electricity Commission be directed to find an alternative route for the 275,000 volt power transmission line from Chalumbin to Woree. 2380 Mr Slack from 57 petitioners, praying that the Parliament of Queensland will take action to ensure that the Department of Transport in a Southern By-pass Proposal of the considers the re-routing of heavy transport away from Bargara Road at Kalkie. 2381 Mr Turner from 93 petitioners, praying for consideration to be given to the installation of "No-U-Turn" signs at a number of intersections in the Nambour township, in particular, the intersection of the Old Highway leading into Nambour and the entry into Panorama Drive. 2382 Mrs Rose from 2,387 petitioners, praying for action to be taken to boost police numbers in the Currumbin Electorate. 2383 Mr Wells from 1,618 petitioners, praying that the Parliament of Queensland will take action to expedite the investigation into a suitably located primary school that will provide relief for Deception Bay North State School. 2384 Mr Gilmore from 2,553 petitioners, praying for the Parliament of Queensland to ensure that the new 275,000 volt power transmission line in the Tablelands area follows the route of the existing line - Chalumbin/Turkinje/Woree.

S TATUTORY I NSTRUMENTS: The following statutory instruments were tabled by the Clerk - Auctioneers and Agents Act - 2385 Auctioneers and Agents Committee (Appointment of Members) Order 1993 Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road Act - 2386 Department of Transport (Variation of Fees) Regulation 1993, No.166 Casino Control Act - 2387 Casino Control Amendment Regulation (No.1) 1993, No.164 City of Brisbane Act - 2388 Brisbane City Council (Approval of Ordinances) Notice (No.5) 1993 City of Brisbane Market Act - 2389 City of Brisbane Market (Accommodation) Regulation 1993, No.171 Register of Tabled Papers Ð First Session Ð FortyÐSeventh Parliament 57

Coal Mining Act - 2390 Coal Mining (General Rules for Open-Cut Coal Mines) Amendment Rule (No.1) 1993, No.156 Domestic Violence (Family Protection) Act - 2391 Domestic Violence (Family Protection) Regulation 1993, No.152 Domestic Violence (Family Protection) Amendment Act - 2392 Proclamation - remaining provisions of the Act not in force commence 28 May 1993, No.151 Explosives Act - 2393 Explosives Amendment Regulation (No.1) 1993, No.154 Fair Trading Act - 2394 Fair Trading (Dynamite Alarm Clock) Order 1993, No.159 2395 Fair Trading (Fuelkey) Order 1993, No.160 2396 Fair Trading (Swimming Pool Alarm) Order 1993, No.161 2397 Fair Trading (Weed Wizard) Order 1993, No.162 Grammar Schools Act - 2398 Statutory Bodies Financial Arrangements (Rockhampton Grammar School) Order (No.1) 1993 Harbours Act - 2386 Department of Transport (Variation of Fees) Regulation 1993, No.166 2399 Harbours (Ports Corporation) Order 1993, No.165 Industrial Relations Act - 2400 Amendment to the Rules of Court promulgated on 12 October 1990, amendments to take effect 1 July 1993 Local Government Act - 2401-2402 Local Authority (Loan Borrowing) Amendment Orders (Nos.5 and 6) 1993 2403-2408 Local Authority (Loan Borrowing) Orders (Nos.12 to 17) 1993 2409-2414 References dated 25 and 26 May 1993 of reviewable local government matters to the Local Government Commissioner. The References relate to proposal for change in accordance with the provisions of section 7a of the Local Government Act and have been submitted by the following local authorities - City Council: Hervey Bay, Maryborough Shire Council: Johnstone, Pioneer, Rosenthal, Widgee Mineral Resources Act - 2415 Mineral Resources Amendment Regulation (No.5) 1993, No.155 Motor Vehicle Driving Instruction School Act - 2386 Department of Transport (Variation of Fees) Regulation 1993, No.166 Motor Vehicles Control Act - 2386 Department of Transport (Variation of Fees) Regulation 1993, No.166 Motor Vehicles Safety Act - 2386 Department of Transport (Variation of Fees) Regulation 1993, No.166 Pollution of Waters By Oil Act - 2386 Department of Transport (Variation of Fees) Regulation 1993, No.166 Primary Producers’ Organisation and Marketing Act - 2416 Primary Producers’ (Levy on Cane Growers) Notice 1993, No.168 Public Service Management and Employment Act - 2417 Public Service Management and Employment Amendment Regulation (No.2) 1993, No.157 Queensland Cement & Lime Company Limited Agreement Act - 2418 Queensland Cement & Lime Company Limited Agreement Order 1993, No.153 Queensland Marine Act - 2386 Department of Transport (Variation of Fees) Regulation 1993, No.166 Retail Shop Leases Act - 2419 Retail Shop Leases (Tribunals) Order 1993, No.158 State Transport Act - 2386 Department of Transport (Variation of Fees) Regulation 1993, No.166 Statute Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act (No.2) - 2420 Proclamation - certain amendments to the Casino Control Act 1982 commence 1 June 1993, No.163 Statutory Bodies Financial Arrangements Act - 2401-2402 Local Authority (Loan Borrowing) Amendment Orders (Nos.5 and 6) 1993 2403-2408 Local Authority (Loan Borrowing) Orders (Nos.12 to 17) 1993 58 Register of Tabled Papers Ð First Session Ð FortyÐSeventh Parliament

2421 Statutory Bodies Financial Arrangements (Investment) Amendment Order (No.1) 1993, No.147 2398 Statutory Bodies Financial Arrangements (Rockhampton Grammar School) Order (No.1) 1993 Superannuation (State Public Sector) Act - 2422 Superannuation (State Public Sector-Membership) Amendment Order (No.3) 1993, No.149 2423 Superannuation (State Public Sector) Variation of Deed Regulation (No.2) 1993, No.148 Supreme Court Act - 2424 Supreme Court Rules Amendment Order (No.4) 1993, No.150 The Supreme Court Act - 2425 Supreme Court Arrangements Order (No.1) 1993 2426 Supreme Court Arrangements (Amendment) Order (No.1) 1993 Tow-truck Act - 2386 Department of Transport (Variation of Fees) Regulation 1993, No.166 Traffic Act - 2386 Department of Transport (Variation of Fees) Regulation 1993, No.166 2427 Traffic Amendment Regulation (No.2) 1993, No.167 Transport Infrastructure (Roads) Act - 2386 Department of Transport (Variation of Fees) Regulation 1993, No.166 2428 Notification- access to the declared road be limited, Bruce Highway (Ayr - Townsville) Townsville City and Bruce Highway (Innisfail - Cairns) Mulgrave Shire Water Resources Act - 2429 Water Resources (North Burdekin Sugar Cane Assessment) Regulation 1993, No.170 2430 Water Resources (South Burdekin Sugar Cane Assessment) Regulation 1993, No.169 Workers Compensation Act - 2431 General Medical Assessment Tribunal (Appointment of Members and Alternate Member) Order 1993 2432 Orthopaedic Assessment Tribunal (Appointment of Members and Alternate Members) Order 1993

P APERS: The following papers were tabled - (a) Minister for Primary Industries (Mr Casey) - 2433 Cane Protection and Productivity Boards - Report for 1992 (b) Minister for Housing, Local Government and Planning (Mr Mackenroth) - 2434 Response to recommendations of the Parliamentary Committee of Public Works Inquiry into public housing in Toowoomba (c) Minister for Family Services and Aboriginal and Islander Affairs (Ms Warner) - 2435 Draft issues paper on Child Protection Legislation.

GENERAL BUSINESS - MATTERS OF PUBLIC INTEREST: The following Honourable Members addressed the House - Messrs Borbidge, Beattie, Mrs Sheldon, Messrs Robertson, Lingard and Dollin. Paper : Mr Borbidge, during his speech, tabled the following paper - 2436 # Letter from the Acting Deputy Director-General, Office of the Cabinet, in relation to Mabo - Implications for Queensland Government Departments and Agencies. Paper : Mr Beattie, during his speech, tabled the following paper - 2437 # Letter from the Public Relations Officer, Urban Renewal Task Force, Brisbane City council, in relation to insurance - Fortitude Valley.

2371-2372 APPROPRIATION BILL: The Treasurer (Mr De Lacy) moved - That leave be granted to bring in a Bill for an Act authorising amounts to be issued and applied for services in the financial year that started 1 July 1993. 2438 Message: The following Message from Her Excellency the Governor was received and read. Bill and Explanatory Notes presented by Mr De Lacy, Bill read a first time and ordered to be printed. Paper : Mr De Lacy, during his speech, tabled the following paper - 2439 # Interim Budget Statement, July 1993 Register of Tabled Papers Ð First Session Ð FortyÐSeventh Parliament 59

Paper : Mr Cooper, during his speech, tabled the following paper - 2440 # Memorandum in relation to the Queensland Ambulance Service. Papers: Mr Beanland, during his speech, tabled the following paper - 2441-2442 # Questionnaires re: Mr Stephen Mack. 2443 # Transcript of Proceedings, Magistrates Court, No. 91063 of 1991.

ADJOURNMENT: The Treasurer (Mr De Lacy) moved - That the House do now adjourn. Paper : Mr Perrett, during his speech, tabled the following paper - 2444 # Statement from Burt Claude Button

WEDNESDAY, 14 JULY 1993

2445 REGISTER OF MEMBERS’ INTERESTS - Fifth Report: Mr Speaker tabled the Fifth Report on the Register of Members’ Interests.

P ETITIONS: The following petitions, lodged with the Clerk by the Members indicated, were tabled - 2446 Mr Quinn, from 8 petitioners, praying that the proposed sale of the Bardon Professional Development Centre and adjoining Crown land be re-considered to enable it to be retained for educational purposes in its bushland setting. 2447-2448 Mr Bennett and Mr Laming, from 15 and 108 petitioners, respectively, praying that the parole period be removed when sentencing child molesters, that offenders are given and serve maximum sentences and that their names be released for publication. 2449 Mr Horan, from 594 petitioners, praying that the appointment procedure and salary of the Executive Officer, Queensland Nursing Council be re-considered in consultation with the Queensland Nursing Council. 2450 Mr Horan, from 339 petitioners, praying that the tobacco levy be increased and that the proceeds be channelled into an independent foundation for health promotion, research and sponsorship of sport and the arts. 2451 Mr Beanland, from 11 petitioners, praying that the Parliament of Queensland will change or repeal the Queensland Law Society Act Section 39 and subsequent Rule 117(4) to enable citizens to conduct their own legal matters with the right to use or employ a person to act on their behalf. 2452 Mr J Goss, from 197 petitioners, praying that the decision to cut back city trains services along all major Brisbane lines be reviewed. 2453 Mr J Sullivan, from 389 petitioners, praying that a moratorium be imposed on any further development by TM Burke Estates Pty Ltd and that an urgent public inquiry be carried out into the administration of the TM Burke lease. 2454 Mr Hayward, from 2,429 petitioners, praying that the Parliament of Queensland will take action to ensure that current bed numbers and facilities at Redcliffe Hospital are maintained. 2455-2463 Mr Perrett, Mr Littleproud, Mr Horan, Mr Quinn, Mr Foley, Mr Fitzgerald, Mr Pitt, Mr Beanland and Mrs Edmond, from 13, 15, 22, 233, 65, 28, 38, 28 and 64 petitioners, respectively, praying that sufficient funds be provided in the 1993/94 Budget to enable State Education Department Subsidies (SEDS) to continue to provide adequate funding for Community Kindergartens and that extra funding be also provided for the Creche and Kindergarten Association. 2464 Mr McGrady, from 69 petitioners, praying for urgent action to be taken to provide Mains Electrical Power at an affordable price to property owners and residents in the Daintree area.

S TATUTORY I NSTRUMENTS: The following statutory instruments were tabled by the Clerk - Aboriginal Land Act - 2465 Aboriginal Land (Land Not Claimable) Amendment Regulation (No.1) 1993, No.176 Agricultural Standards Amendment Act - 2466 Proclamation Ð remaining provisions of the Act not in force commence 30 June 1993, No.208 Associations Incorporation Act - 2467 Consumer Affairs (Fees and Charges) Amendment Regulation (No.1) 1993, No.242 Auctioneers and Agents Act - 60 Register of Tabled Papers Ð First Session Ð FortyÐSeventh Parliament

2467 Consumer Affairs (Fees and Charges) Amendment Regulation (No.1) 1993, No.242 Australian Financial Institutions Commission Act - 2468 Australian Financial Institutions Commission Amendment Regulation (No.1) 1993, No.232 Bills of Sale and Other Instruments Act - 2467 Consumer Affairs (Fees and Charges) Amendment Regulation (No.1) 1993, No.242 Brisbane Casino Agreement Act - 2469 Brisbane Casino Agreement Amendment Regulation (No.1) 1993, No.198 Building Act - 2470 Building Fire Safety Amendment Regulation (No.1) 1993, No.200 Building Societies Fund Act - 2471 Proclamation Ð remaining provisions of the Act not in force commence 1 July 1993, No.228 Business Names Act - 2467 Consumer Affairs (Fees and Charges) Amendment Regulation (No.1) 1993, No.242 Casino Control Act - 2472 Casino Control (Games) Amendment Notice (No.1) 1993, No.179 Coal Mining Act - 2473 Coal Mining (General Rules for Open-cut Coal Mines) Amendment Rule (No.2) 1993, No.178 2474 Coal Mining (Highwall Mining) Order 1993, No.177 Collections Act - 2467 Consumer Affairs (Fees and Charges) Amendment Regulation (No.1) 1993, No.242 Corporations (Queensland) Act - 2475 Corporations (Queensland) Rules Order 1993, No.201 Court Funds Act - 2476 Court Funds Amendment Regulation (No.1) 1993, No.241 Credit Act - 2477 Credit Amendment Regulation (No.1) 1993, No.213 Dairy Industry Act - 2478 Dairy Industry (Scheme for Restructuring Distribution) Order 1993, No.206 District Courts Act - 2479 District Courts Rules Amendment Order (No.1) 1993, No.191 Education (Senior Secondary School Studies) Act - 2480 Education (Senior Secondary School Studies) Amendment By-law (No.1) 1993, No.210 Electricity Act - 2481 Electricity (Articles of the Queensland Electricity Supply Industry Employees’ Superannuation Scheme) Amendment Regulation (No.2) 1993, No.216 2482 Electricity (Superannuation Scheme Determination) Amendment Regulation (No.1) 1993, No.217 2483 Electricity (Superannuation Scheme Determination) Amendment Regulation (No.2) 1993, No.218 2484 Electricity (Superannuation Scheme Determination) Amendment Regulation (No.3) 1993, No.219 2485 Electricity (Superannuation Scheme Determination) Amendment Regulation (No.4) 1993, No.220 2486 Queensland Electricity Supply Industry Employer-Funded Accumulations Superannuation Fund Amendment Rule (No.1) 1993, No.215 Evidence Act - 2487 Evidence Regulation 1993, No.202 Exotic Diseases in Animals Act - 2488 Exotic Diseases in Animals Amendment Regulation (No.1) 1993, No.172 Factories and Shops Act - 2489 Factories and Shops (Sale of Motor Fuel) Amendment Regulation (No.1) 1993, No.245 Fauna Conservation Act - 2490 Fauna Conservation Amendment Regulation (No.1) 1993, No.226 Financial Institutions Legislation Amendment Act - 2491 Proclamation Ð remaining provisions of the Act not in force commence 1 July 1993, No.229 Register of Tabled Papers Ð First Session Ð FortyÐSeventh Parliament 61

Financial Institutions (Queensland) Act - 2492 Financial Institutions Amendment Regulation (No.1) 1993, No.231 2493 Financial Institutions (Queensland-Savings and Transitional Provisions) Amendment Regulation (No.1) 1993, No.230 Fire Service Act - 2470 Building Fire Safety Amendment Regulation (No.1) 1993, No.200 2494 Fire Service Amendment Regulation (No.1) 1993, No.189 2495 Fire Service Amendment Regulation (No.2) 1993, No.190 Fishing Industry Organisation and Marketing Act - 2496 Fishing Industry Organisation and Marketing Amendment Regulation (No.3) 1993, No.235 Forestry Act - 2497 Forestry Amendment Regulation (No.3) 1993, No.174 2498 Forestry Amendment Regulation (No.4) 1993, No.239 Funeral Benefit Business Act - 2467 Consumer Affairs (Fees and Charges) Amendment Regulation (No.1) 1993, No.242 Golden Casket Art Union Act - 2499 Golden Casket (On-line) Amendment Rule (No.1) 1993, No.246 Harbours Act- 2500 Harbours (Management of Harbour Works) Amendment Order (No.1) 1993, No.233 2501 Harbours (Ports Corporation) By-law 1993, No.234 2502 Harbours (Port of Brisbane-Houseboats) Amendment By-law (No.1) 1993, No.250 2503 Harbours (Suspension of Harbour Dues) Order 1993, No.199 Hawkers Act - 2467 Consumer Affairs (Fees and Charges) Amendment Regulation (No.1) 1993, No.242 Health Act - 2504 Health (Scientific Research and Studies) Amendment Regulation (No.1) 1993, No.192 Industrial Relations Act - 2505 Industrial Relations Amendment Regulation (No.1) 1993, No.223 Industrial Relations Amendment Act - 2506 Proclamation-commencement date of sections 5, 20 to 24, 34 and 36 to be 18 June 1993, No.221 Invasion of Privacy Act - 2467 Consumer Affairs (Fees and Charges) Amendment Regulation (No.1) 1993, No.242 Justice Legislation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act - 2507 Proclamation-commencement date of sections 50 and 120 to be 18 June 1993, No.211 2508 Proclamation-commencement date of section 124 to be 2 July 1993, No.203 Justices Act - 2509 Justices Regulation 1993, No.212 Land Act - 2510 Land Amendment Regulation (No.1) 1993, No.243 Land Sales Act - 2467 Consumer Affairs (Fees and Charges) Amendment Regulation (No.1) 1993, No.242 Liquor Act - 2511 Liquor Amendment Regulation (No.1) 1993, No.249 Local Government Act - 2512 Local Government (Financial Divisions) Regulation 1993, No.240 Marine Parks Act - 2513 Marine Parks Amendment Regulation (No.2) 1993, No.195 Meat Industry Act - 2514 Meat Industry Amendment Regulation (No.3) 1993, No.188 Mineral Resources Act - 2515 Mineral Resources Amendment Regulation (No.6) 1993, No.193 2516 Mineral Resources Amendment Regulation (No.7) 1993, No.204 Mortgage Brokers Act - 2467 Consumer Affairs (Fees and Charges) Amendment Regulation (No.1) 1993, No.242 Motor Vehicles Securities Act - 2467 Consumer Affairs (Fees and Charges) Amendment Regulation (No.1) 1993, No.242 National Parks and Wildlife Act - 2517 National Park 9 Counties of Binburie and Diamantina (Declaration) Order 1993, No.253 62 Register of Tabled Papers Ð First Session Ð FortyÐSeventh Parliament

2518 National Park 166 County of Banks (Extension) Order 1993, No.194 2519 National Park 227 County of Herbert (Extension) Order 1993, No.254 2520 National Park 1024 County of Nares (Extension) Order 1993, No.225 Partnership (Limited Liability) Act - 2467 Consumer Affairs (Fees and Charges) Amendment Regulation (No.1) 1993, No.242 Pawnbrokers Act - 2467 Consumer Affairs (Fees and Charges) Amendment Regulation (No.1) 1993, No.242 Petroleum Act - 2521 Petroleum Amendment Regulation (No.2) 1993, No.205 Plant Protection Act - 2522 Plant Protection Amendment Regulation (No.2) 1993, No.173 2523 Plant Protection Amendment Regulation (No.3) 1993, No.209 2524 Plant Protection (Prescription of Pests) Regulation 1993, No.238 2525 Plant Protection (Thrips Palmi) Notice (No.1) 1993, No.196 2526 Plant Protection (Western Flower Thrips) Notice 1993, No.180 Port Of Brisbane Authority Act - 2502 Harbours (Port of Brisbane-Houseboats) Amendment By-law (No.1) 1993, No.250 Primary Producers’ Organisation and Marketing Act - 2527 Navy Bean Marketing Board (Transfer of Assets and Liabilities) Order 1993, No.255 2528 Primary Producers’ Organisation and Marketing (Egg Marketing Boards Extension) Regulation (No.2) 1993, No.236 Public Trustee Act - 2529 Public Trustee Amendment Regulation (No.2) 1993, No.175 Queensland Cement & Lime Company Limited Agreement Act - 2530 Queensland Cement & Lime Company Limited Agreement Amendment Order (No.1) 1993, No.214 Registration of Births, Deaths and Marriages Act - 2467 Consumer Affairs (Fees and Charges) Amendment Regulation (No.1) 1993, No.242 Regulatory Reform Act - 2531 Regulatory Reform Regulation 1993, No.224 Retirement Villages Act - 2467 Consumer Affairs (Fees and Charges) Amendment Regulation (No.1) 1993, No.242 Second-hand Dealers and Collectors Act - 2467 Consumer Affairs (Fees and Charges) Amendment Regulation (No.1) 1993, No.242 Statutory Bodies Financial Arrangements Act - 2532 Statutory Bodies Financial Arrangements (North Burdekin Water Board) Order (No.1) 1993, No.184 2533 Statutory Bodies Financial Arrangements (Warrubullen Drainage Board) Order (No.1) 1993, No.182 2534 Statutory Bodies Financial Arrangements (Yambocully Water Board) Order (No.1) 1993, No.183 Statutory Instruments Act - 2535 Statutory Instruments Amendment Regulation (No.5) 1993, No.197 2536 Statutory Instruments Amendment Regulation (No.6) 1993, No.247 Stock Act - 2537 Stock Amendment Regulation (No.1) 1993, No.252 Sugar Industry Act - 2538 Sugar Industry Amendment Regulation (No.2) 1993, No.187 2539 Sugar Industry Amendment Regulation (No.3) 1993, No.237 2540 Sugar Industry (Mill Peak Adjustments) Amendment Guideline (No.1) 1993, No.181 Superannuation (Government and Other Employees) Act - 2541 Superannuation (Government and Other Employees) Amendment of Articles Regulation (No.1) 1993, No.185 Superannuation Legislation Amendment Act - 2542 Proclamation-(a) sections 14, 20 and 33 of the Act commence 18 June 1993; (b) remaining provisions of the Act not in force commence 1 July 1993, No.207 Superannuation (State Public Sector) Act - 2543 Superannuation (State Public Sector-Membership) Amendment Regulation (No.1) 1993, No.248 Supreme Court Act - 2475 Corporations (Queensland) Rules Order 1993, No.201 Trade Measurement Administration Act - 2467 Consumer Affairs (Fees and Charges) Amendment Regulation (No.1) 1993, No.242 Register of Tabled Papers Ð First Session Ð FortyÐSeventh Parliament 63

Traffic Act - 2544 Traffic Amendment Regulation (No.3) 1993, No.251 Travel Agents Act - 2467 Consumer Affairs (Fees and Charges) Amendment Regulation (No.1) 1993, No.242 Water Resources Act - 2545 Water Resources (Central Queensland Water Supply Agreement) Regulation 1993, No.186 Workers’ Compensation Act - 2546 Workers’ Compensation Amendment Regulation (No.1) 1993, No.222 Workplace Health and Safety Act - 2547 Workplace Health and Safety Amendment Regulation (No.2) 1993, No.244 2548 Workplace Health and Safety (Mixed Gases Diving) Special Standard 1993, No.227

P APERS: The following papers were tabled - (a) Deputy Premier, Minister for Administrative Services and Minister for Rural Communities (Mr Burns) - 2549 Response to Recommendation Three of the Parliamentary Committee of Public Works Report of an Inquiry into Queensland Centre for Advanced Technologies. (b) Minister for Tourism, Sport and Racing (Mr Gibbs) - 2550 Lang Park Trust - Report for 1992

M INISTERIAL S TATEMENTS: (a) The Treasurer (Mr De Lacy), by leave, proceeded to make a ministerial statement in relation to the QIDC and referred to comments made by the Leader of the Liberal Party yesterday during debate on the Appropriation Bill before the Treasurer had replied to that debate. Mr Speaker ordered Mr De Lacy to resume his seat. 2551 (b) Minister for Primary Industries (Mr Casey), by leave, made a ministerial statement in relation to the proposed sugar industry infrastructure package. Paper : Mr Casey, during his statement, tabled the following paper - 2552 # Paper on Queensland Sugar Industry Infrastructure Program 2553 (c) Minister for Police and Emergency Services (Mr Braddy), by leave, made a ministerial statement in relation to his visit to New Zealand from 26-29 May 1993 in conjunction with the meeting of the Australasian Police Ministers Council held in Christchurch. Papers: Mr Braddy, during his statement, tabled the following papers - 2554 # Trip itinerary; 2555 # Conference’s final media release 2556 (d) Minister for Housing, Local Government and Planning (Mr Mackenroth), by leave, made a ministerial statement in relation to his meeting with the Chairman of the Criminal Justice Commission and to the Government’s commitment to protecting whistleblowers in Queensland.

G ENERAL BUSINESS - SPECIAL PUBLIC IMPORTANCE DEBATE: Mr Speaker informed the House that pursuant to the sessional order of 5 November 1992, the Leader of the Opposition (Mr Borbidge) has proposed that the following matter of special public importance be submitted to the Assembly for discussion - The turmoil in Queensland’s racing industry The following Honourable Members addressed the House - Messrs Veivers, Welford, Beanland, Budd, Grice and Gibbs. Papers: Mr Beanland, during his speech, tabled the following papers - 2557 # Flow Chart- Queensland racing industry; 2558 # Letter dated 1 February 1989 regarding the Magic Millions 2559 Media Release from the Minister for Tourism, Sport and Racing re: QRIS. Papers: Mr Budd, during his speech, tabled the following papers - 2560 # Press clippings 2561 # Letter dated 16 June 1993 from the Brisbane Amateur Turf Club to the Minister for Tourism, Sport and Racing. 2562 # A further press clipping re: Cairns Jockey Club. Paper : Mr Grice, during his speech, tabled the following paper - 2563 # Letter dated 15 June 1993 from Bill Carter to the Trustees, Eagle Farm Racecourse 64 Register of Tabled Papers Ð First Session Ð FortyÐSeventh Parliament

THURSDAY, 15 JULY 1993

P RINTING COMMITTEE REPORT: The Speaker tabled the following Report - 2566 Timeliness of Annual Reports Required to be Tabled During 1992

P ETITIONS: The following petitions, lodged with the Clerk by the Members indicated, were tabled - 2567 Mr Santoro, from 553 petitioners, praying that the Minister for Transport will not continue with the proposed termination of passenger rail services along the Eagle Junction/Pinkenba Railway Line. 2568-2570 Mrs McCauley, Mr Laming and Mrs Sheldon, from 21, 51 and 326 petitioners, respectively, praying for action to be taken to alleviate financial hardship caused by the proposed increase in Crown lease rental fees implemented on 1st July 1993. 2571 Mr FitzGerald, from 268 petitioners, praying that urgent action be taken to complete the four lanes of the Gatton and Grantham by-pass. 2572 Mr Pearce, from 44 petitioners, praying that sufficient funds be provided in the 1993/94 Budget to enable State Education Department Subsidies (SEDS) to continue to provide adequate funding for Community Kindergartens and that extra funding be also provided for The Creche and Kindergarten Association.

P APERS: The following papers were tabled - (a) Deputy Premier, Minister for Administrative Services and Minister for Rural Communities (Mr Burns) - 2573 Response to Recommendations One to Twenty (inclusive) of the Parliamentary Committee of Public Works Report of an Inquiry into the Cairns Courthouse, Police Headquarters and Watchhouse Complex. (b) Minister for Education (Mr Comben) - Reports for 1992 - 2574 University of Central Queensland 2575 University of Southern Queensland 2576 Ipswich Grammar School Board of Trustees (c) Minister for Justice and Attorney-General and Minister for the Arts (Mr Wells) - 2577 Queensland Law Reform Commission - Report for 1992-93 Reports by the Queensland Commission on - 2578 Intestacy Rules 2579 Bail Act 1980 2580 De Facto Relationships (d) Public Works - Statutory Committee - Report: Chairman of the Parliamentary Committee of Public Works (Ms Spence) tabled the following papers - 2581-2582 Replacement Schools for Herberton and Mission Beach, together with transcripts of public hearings held on 20 and 21 April 1993. (e) Travelsafe - Select Committee - Report: Chairman of the Parliamentary Travelsafe Committee (Mr Ardill) tabled the following papers - 2583-2584 Pedestrian and Cyclist Safety, together with transcripts of public hearings held on 27 and 30 July 1992, 22 March and 27, 28 and 29 April 1993.

M INISTERIAL S TATEMENTS: 2585 (a) Minister for Consumer Affairs and Corrective Services (Mr Milliner), by leave, made a ministerial statement in relation to his visit to inspect consumer affairs practices and trends in the United States of America, Ireland and the United Kingdom and to attend an international conference in Holland. Paper : Mr Milliner, during his statement, tabled the following paper - 2586 # Report dealing with matters covered during his visit. Refer to (b) Minister for Minerals and Energy (Mr McGrady), by leave, made a Hansard ministerial statement in relation to his visit to Japan, Korea, Southern China, Hong Kong and Taiwan to promote the release of a large area of Central Queensland for coal exploration and development. Papers: Mr McGrady, during his statement, tabled the following papers - 2587 # Itinerary and media reports Register of Tabled Papers Ð First Session Ð FortyÐSeventh Parliament 65

2588 (c) Minister for Justice and Attorney-General and Minister for the Arts (Mr Wells), by leave, made a ministerial statement in relation to the multi-media information and awareness campaign in conjunction with the last State election conducted by the Electoral Commission. Paper : Mr Wells, during his speech, tabled the following paper - 2589 # Impact analysis and evaluation on the Queensland Election 1992

S TATEMENT BY LEADER OF THE OPPOSITION: Leader of the Opposition (Mr Borbidge) made a statement in relation to his visit to Hong Kong, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States. Paper: Mr Borbidge, during his statement, tabled the following paper - 2590 # Report on his overseas visit

Q UESTIONS: Questions were asked. Paper : Member for Surfers Paradise (Mr Borbidge) tabled the following paper - 2591 # Letter dated 16 April 1993 from Minister for Transport (Mr Hamill) regarding Winton- Hughenden, and Longreach-Winton rail lines. Paper : Member for Toowoomba South (Mr Horan) tabled the following paper - 2592 # Letter dated 9 July 1993 from H J Murray, Chairman, Quilpie Shire Council to the Minister for Transport and Minister Assisting the Premier on Economic and Trade Development (Mr Hamill) concerning the proposed closure of the Charleville/Quilpie rail link

2564-2565 LAND AMENDMENT BILL: Member for Warrego (Mr Hobbs) moved - That leave be granted to bring in a Bill for an Act to amend the Land Act 1962 to provide relief from hardship caused to certain lessees by climatic and economic conditions. Bill and Explanatory Notes presented by Mr Hobbs, Bill read a first time and ordered to be printed.

FRIDAY, 16 JULY 1993

P ETITIONS: The following petitions, lodged with the Clerk by the Members indicated, were tabled - 2603-2604 Mr Casey and Ms Simpson, from 25 and 59 petitioners, respectively, praying that sufficient funds be provided in the 1993/94 Budget to enable State Education Department Subsidies (SEDS) to continue to provide adequate funding for Community Kindergartens and that extra funding be also provided for The Creche and Kindergarten Association. 2605 Mr J Goss, from 17 petitioners, praying for the introduction of a mini bus feeder system to service Bald Hills residential areas connecting the railway station, schools and shopping centre. 2606 Mr J Goss, from 33 petitioners, praying that the Parliament of Queensland will object to the proposed tax for the Ambulance Service. 2607 Mr Davidson, from 776 petitioners, praying that a permit be granted to the Tewantin Bus Company to enable it to transport pensioner clients to and from their places of residence on specified days.

S TATUTORY I NSTRUMENTS: The following statutory instruments were tabled by the Clerk - City of Brisbane Act - 2608 City of Brisbane Regulation 1993, No.258 Credit Act - 2609 Credit Amendment Regulation (No.2) 1993, No.259 Dental Act - 2610 Dental Amendment By-law (No.1) 1993, No.261 Government Owned Corporations Act - 2611 Proclamation-remaining provisions of the Act not in force commence 19 July 1993, No.256 Harbours Act - 2612 Harbours (Gladstone Port Authority) Amendment By-law (No.1) 1993, No.257 66 Register of Tabled Papers Ð First Session Ð FortyÐSeventh Parliament

Local Government Act - 2613 Reference dated 8 July 1993 of a reviewable local government matter to the Local Government Commissioner. The reference relates to a proposal submitted by the . 2614 Withdrawal of a reference of a reviewable local government matter to the Local Government Commissioner by the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Planning in respect of a proposal submitted by the Gatton Shire Council. Reference withdrawn on 6 July 1993. Mineral Resources Act - 2615 Mineral Resources Amendment Regulation (No.8) 1993, No.262 National Parks and Wildlife Act - 2616 National Park 26 County of Tate (Extension) Order 1993, No.263 Nursing Act - 2617 Proclamation-provisions of the Act specified in the Schedule commence 19 July 1993, No.260

PAPERS: The following papers were tabled - (a) Deputy Premier, Minister for Administrative Services and Minister for Rural Communities (Mr Burns) - 2618 Response to Recommendation Two of the Parliamentary Committee of Public Works Report of an Inquiry into the Development of the Sciencentre (at the Old Government Printing Office). (b) Minister for Housing, Local Government and Planning (Mr Mackenroth) - 2619 Report on the complete redistribution of Electoral Wards for Brisbane (c) Minister for Justice and Attorney-General and Minister for the Arts (Mr Wells) - 2620 (i) Response to Recommendations contained in the Parliamentary Committee of Public Works Report of an Inquiry into the Cairns Courthouse, Police Headquarters and Watchhouse Complex. 2621 (ii) Response to Recommendations contained in the Parliamentary Committee of Public Works Report of an Inquiry into the development of the Sciencentre (at the Old Government Printing Office) (d) Minister for Family Services and Aboriginal and Islander Affairs (Ms Warner) - 2622 Island Industries Board - Report for year ended 31 January 1993 (e) Minister for Health (Mr Hayward) - 2623 Response to Recommendations contained in the Parliamentary Committee of Public Works Report of an Inquiry into the Kirwan Psychiatric Rehabilitation Centre (f) Minister for Environment and Heritage (Ms Robson) - 2624 Response to Recommendations contained in the Parliamentary Committee of Public Works Report of an Inquiry into the development of the Sciencentre (at the Old Government Printing Office)

M INISTERIAL S TATEMENTS: 2625 Minister for Employment, Training and Industrial Relations (Mr Foley), by leave, made a ministerial statement in relation to his visit to Geneva as a member of the Australian Delegation to the 80th Conference of the International Labour Organisation and to examine developments in industrial relations in the United Kingdom. Paper : Mr Foley, during his statement, tabled the following paper - 2626 # Detailed report on his visit to Geneva 2627 # Full itinerary of the trip

Q UESTIONS: Questions were asked. Papers: Treasurer (Mr De Lacy) tabled the following papers - 2628 # List of railway line closures under Nationals 2629 # List of railway stations closed under Nationals 2630 # List of schools closed 1957 to 1992 Paper : Minister for Education (Mr Comben) tabled the following paper - 2631 # List of schools closed 1957 to 1992 Papers: Leader of the Opposition (Mr Borbidge) tabled the following papers - 2632 # Table of General Revenue Grants to the States and Territories Estimates 1992Ð93 and 1993-94 2633 # Letter dated 31 May 1993, from Minister for Transport and Minister Assisting the Premier on Economic and Trade Development (Mr Hamill) to the Member for Keppel (Mr Lester) concerning the Yeppoon branch railway line Register of Tabled Papers Ð First Session Ð FortyÐSeventh Parliament 67

Paper : Deputy Leader of the Coalition (Mrs Sheldon) tabled the following paper: 2634 # Extract from Hansard containing a Ministerial Statement by the Minister for Education (Mr Comben) Papers: Member for Merrimac (Mr Quinn) tabled the following papers - 2635 # Letter dated 11 June 1993, from Member for Nundah (Mr J Sullivan) to the Chairperson “Save Our School” Sub-committee, Cairns Central State School, in relation to the proposed closure of Cairns Central State School. 2636 # Review of Environmental Education Centres and Outdoor Education Centres

2593-2594 TRANSPORT LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL (NO. 2): Minister for Transport and Minister Assisting the Premier on Economic and Trade Development (Mr Hamill) moved - That leave be granted to bring in a Bill for an Act to amend certain Acts relating to transportation. Bill and Explanatory Notes presented by Mr Hamill, Bill read a first time and ordered to be printed.

2595-2596 GRAIN INDUSTRY (RESTRUCTURING) AMENDMENT BILL: Minister for Primary Industries (Mr Casey) moved - That leave be granted to bring in a Bill for an Act to amend the Grain Industry (Restructuring) Act 1991. Bill and Explanatory Notes presented by Mr Casey, Bill read a first time and ordered to be printed.

2597-2598 MAGISTRATES COURTS JURISDICTION AMENDMENT BILL: Minister for Justice and Attorney General and Minister for the Arts (Mr Wells) moved - That leave be granted to bring in a Bill for an Act relating to the jurisdiction of Magistrates Courts, and for other purposes. Bill and Explanatory Notes presented by Mr Wells, Bill read a first time and ordered to be printed.

2599-2600 JURISDICTION OF COURTS (CROSS-VESTING) AMENDMENT BILL: Minister for Justice, Attorney-General and Minister for the Arts (Mr Wells) moved - That leave be granted to bring in a Bill for an Act to amend the Jurisdiction of Courts (Cross-vesting) Act 1987. Bill and Explanatory Notes presented by Mr Wells, Bill read a first time and ordered to be printed.

2601-2602 WORKERS' COMPENSATION AMENDMENT BILL: Minister for Employment, Training and Industrial Relations (Mr Foley) moved - That leave be granted to bring in a Bill for an Act to amend the Workers’ Compensation Act 1990. Bill and Explanatory Notes presented by Mr Foley, Bill read a first time and ordered to be printed.

W ORKERS COMPENSATION AMENDMENT REGULATION (NO. 1) 1993 - MOTION FOR DISALLOWANCE: Deputy Leader of the Coalition (Mrs Sheldon), on behalf of Mr Santoro, pursuant to notice, moved - That the Workers Compensation Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 1993 tabled in Parliament on 14 July 1993 be disallowed. Debate ensued. Paper : Member for Mooloolah (Mr Laming), during his speech, tabled the following paper - 2637 # Audit of Wages Declaration

P ENALTIES AND SENTENCES LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL: Order of the day read for the adjourned debate on the motion of the Minister for Justice and Attorney-General and Minister for the Arts (Mr Wells) - That the Bill be now read a second time. Debate resumed. Paper : The Member for Mooloolah (Mr Laming), during his speech, tabled the following paper- 2638 # Summary of signatures to petitions requesting heavier penalties for convicted child molesters Feb-May 1993 68 Register of Tabled Papers Ð First Session Ð FortyÐSeventh Parliament

TUESDAY, 24 AUGUST 1993

ASSENT TO BILLS: Letter from the Governor was reported, informing the Assembly that - 2650 (a) Her Excellency the Governor had, in the name of Her Majesty, assented to the following Bill on the date indicated: 15 July 1993 - 2650 (b) His Excellency the Deputy Governor, in the name of Her Majesty, assented to the following Bills on the date indicated - 23 July 1993 -

P APER: It was reported that the following paper, received during the recess, had been tabled on 19 July 1993 - Mr Speaker - 2639 Electoral and Administrative Review Commission - Report on Review of Independence of the Attorney-General.

P ETITIONS: The following petitions, lodged with the Clerk by the Members indicated, were tabled - 2651-2663 Mrs Bird, Messrs Campbell, De Lacy, Fenlon, Foley, Lingard and Nunn, Ms Spence, Mr J Sullivan, Mr Turner, Dr Watson, Mr Vaughan and Mrs Woodgate, from 113, 21, 55, 68, 46, 68, 26, 64, 63, 70, 75, 86 and 47 petitioners, respectively, praying that sufficient funds be provided in the 1993/94 Budget to enable State Education Department Subsidies (SEDS) to continue to provide adequate funding for Community Kindergartens and that extra funding be also provided for The Creche and Kindergarten Association. 2664 Mr Szczerbanik, from 143 petitioners, praying for urgent action to ban the movie ‘Salo’ from Queensland. 2665 Mr Mitchell, from 1,280 petitioners, praying that the Parliament of Queensland will change the rates under the Land Act so that rentals on leasehold pastoral lands are reduced and in future linked to income. 2666 Mr Hobbs, from 5,746 petitioners, praying for action to be taken to alleviate financial hardship caused by the proposed increase in Crown lease rental fees implemented on 1 July 1993. 2667 Mr J Goss, from 17 petitioners, praying that the Parliament of Queensland will enact legislation which secures the services provided by 29 railway branch lines which are to be closed. 2668 Mrs Bird, from 783 petitioners, praying that the Parliament of Queensland will reject any motion to revoke the dedication of the area of Dryander National Park adjacent to the eastern arm of Double Bay. 2669-2670 Messrs Pitt and De Lacy, from 833 and 1,261 petitioners, respectively, praying that the Parliament of Queensland will reject attempts in the 1993/94 Budget to tamper with the nursing career structure and ensure that prioritisation of health by the Commonwealth Government is not hindered by the actions of the Queensland Government.

S TATUTORY I NSTRUMENTS: The following statutory instruments were tabled by the Clerk - Acquisition of Land Act - 2671 Acquisition of Land Regulation 1993, No.298 Ambulance Service Act - 2672 Ambulance Service Amendment Regulation (No.1) 1993, No.283 Architects Act - 2673 Architects Amendment Regulation (No.1) 1993, No.292 Brisbane Cricket Ground Act - 2674 Brisbane Cricket Ground Amendment By-law (No.1) 1993, No.293 Building Units and Group Titles Act - 2675 Lands Legislation (Variation of Fees) Amendment Regulation (No.1) 1993, No.299 Business Licence Deregulation (Milksellers and Fish Buyers) Amendment Act - 2676 Proclamation-Part 3 of the Act commences 20 August 1993, No.317 Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road Act - 2677 Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road Amendment Regulation (No.1) 1993, No.280 Register of Tabled Papers Ð First Session Ð FortyÐSeventh Parliament 69

Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road Amendment Act - 2678 Proclamation-remaining provisions of the Act not in force commence 2 August 1993, No.266 Childrens Court Act - 2679 Proclamation-remaining provisions of the Act not in force commence 1 September 1993, No.312 City of Brisbane Act - 2680 City of Brisbane Amendment Regulation (No.1) 1993, No.276 2681 City of Brisbane Amendment Regulation (No.2) 1993, No.306 Credit Act - 2682 Credit (Continuing Credit Contracts-Fees and Charges) Order 1993, No.284 2683 Credit (Credit Society Exemption) Order 1993, No.319 Criminal Justice Act - 2684 Criminal Justice (Misconduct Tribunal) Order (No.1) 1993 Dairy Industry Act - 2685 Dairy Industry (Milk Prices) Order 1993, No.300 2686 Dairy Industry Regulation 1993, No.282 2687 Dairy Industry (Scheme for Restructuring Distribution) Amendment Order 1993, No.290 Evidence Act - 2688 Evidence Amendment Regulation (No.1) 1993, No.310 Fishing Industry Organisation and Marketing Act - 2689 Fishing Industry Organisation and Marketing Amendment Regulation (No.4) 1993, No.318 Foreign Ownership of Land Register Act - 2675 Lands Legislation (Variation of Fees) Amendment Regulation (No.1) 1993, No.299 Freedom of Information Act - 2690 Freedom of Information Amendment Regulation (No.1) 1993, No.309 Fruit and Vegetables Act - 2691 Fruit and Vegetable (Grading and Packing) Amendment Regulation (No.1) 1993, No.270 Fruit Marketing Organisation Act - 2692 Fruit Marketing Organisation Amendment Regulation (No.2) 1993, No.273 Grain Industry (Restructuring) Act - 2693 Grain Industry Regulation 1993, No.274 Grammar Schools Act - 2694 Statutory Bodies Financial Arrangements (Ipswich Girls’ Grammar School) Order (No.1) 1993 2695 Statutory Bodies Financial Arrangements (Ipswich Grammar School) Order (No.1) 1993 Harbours Act - 2696 Harbours (Abbot Point) Amendment By-law (No.3) 1993, No.265 2697 Harbours (Mackay Port Authority) Amendment By-law (No.1) 1993, No.264 Health Act - 2698 Poisons (Adoption of Standard) Notice (No.3) 1993, No.289 Health Services Act - 2699 Health Services (Public Hospitals Fees and Charges) Amendment Regulation (No.1) 1993, No.286 Hen Quotas Act - 2700 Hen Quotas Amendment Regulation (No.1) 1993, No.271 Industrial Relations Amendment Act - 2701 Proclamation-section 37 of the Act commences 2 August 1993, No.288 Justices Act - 2702 Justices (Offence Notices) Amendment Regulation (No.1) 1993, No.311 Juvenile Justice Act - 2703 Juvenile Justice Regulation 1993, No.314 2704 Proclamation-remaining provisions of the Act not in force commence 1 September 1993, No.313 Land Act - 2675 Lands Legislation (Variation of Fees) Amendment Regulation (No.1) 1993, No.299 Local Government Act - 2705 Local Government (Nicholas Street Mall) Regulation 1993, No.297 70 Register of Tabled Papers Ð First Session Ð FortyÐSeventh Parliament

Local Government Superannuation Act - 2706 Local Government Superannuation (Relevant Persons Scheme) Regulation 1993, No.275 Mineral Resources Act - 2707 Mineral Resources Amendment Regulation (No.9) 1993, No.277 2708 Mineral Resources Amendment Regulation (No.10) 1993, No.320 Miners’ Homestead Leases Act - 2675 Lands Legislation (Variation of Fees) Amendment Regulation (No.1) 1993, No.299 Mining Titles Freeholding Act - 2675 Lands Legislation (Variation of Fees) Amendment Regulation (No.1) 1993, No.299 National Parks and Wildlife Act - 2709 National Parks Amendment Regulation (No.1) 1993, No.321 Petroleum Act - 2710 Petroleum Amendment Regulation (No.3) 1993, No.287 Primary Producers’ Organisation and Marketing Act - 2711 Primary Producers’ Organisation and Marketing (Rice Marketing Board) Regulation (No.3) 1993, No.295 Property Law Act - 2712 Property Law Regulation 1993, No.308 Public Service Management and Employment Act - 2713 Public Service Management and Employment Amendment Regulation (No.3) 1993, No.301 Queensland Marine Act - 2714 Queensland Coast and Torres Strait Pilot Service Repeal Regulation 1993, No.278 2715 Queensland Marine Amendment Regulation (No.1) 1993, No.279 2716 Queensland Marine (Motor Boat and Motor Vessel) Amendment Regulation (No.1) 1993, No.302 Real Property Act - 2675 Lands Legislation (Variation of Fees) Amendment Regulation (No.1) 1993, No.299 Retirement Villages Act - 2717 Retirement Villages Amendment Regulation (No.1) 1993, No.285 State Transport Act - 2718 State Transport Amendment Regulation (No.1) 1993, No.269 Statutory Bodies Financial Arrangements Act - 2694 Statutory Bodies Financial Arrangements (Ipswich Girls’ Grammar School) Order (No.1) 1993 2695 Statutory Bodies Financial Arrangements (Ipswich Grammar School) Order (No.1) 1993 Statutory Instruments Act - 2719 Statutory Instruments Amendment Regulation (No.7) 1993, No.291 Stock Act - 2720 Stock Amendment Regulation (No.2) 1993, No.272 Superannuation (Government and Other Employees) Act - 2721 Superannuation (Definition of Employee-Raine Island Corporation) Order 1993, No.315 Superannuation (State Public Sector) Act - 2722 Superannuation (State Public Sector-Membership) Amendment Regulation (No.2) 1993, No.316 Supreme Court Act - 2723 Supreme Court Rules Amendment Order (No.5) 1993, No.307 Tow-truck Act - 2724 Tow Truck Amendment Regulation (No.1) 1993, No.267 Townsville City Council (Douglas Land Development) Act - 2725 Townsville City Council (Douglas Land Development) Regulation 1993, No.296 Traffic Act - 2726 Traffic Amendment Regulation (No.4) 1993, No.294 Transport Infrastructure (Roads) Act - 2727 Transport Infrastructure (Roads) Amendment Regulation (No.2) 1993, No.268 2728 Transport Infrastructure (Roads) Amendment Regulation (No.3) 1993, No.281 2729 Transport Infrastructure (Roads) Amendment Regulation (No.4) 1993, No.303 Valuation of Land Act - 2675 Lands Legislation (Variation of Fees) Amendment Regulation (No.1) 1993, No.299 Register of Tabled Papers Ð First Session Ð FortyÐSeventh Parliament 71

Water Resources Act - 2730 Water Resources (Bones Knob) Amendment Regulation (No.1) 1993, No.304 2731 Water Resources (Shire of Beaudesert) Regulation 1993, No.305 Workplace Health and Safety Act - 2732 Workplace Health and Safety (A-C Sheeting) Code of Practice Revision Notice 1993, No.322

GOVERNMENT P APERS: The following papers were tabled - (a) Treasurer (Mr De Lacy) - 2733 Brisbane Cricket Ground Trust - Report for year ended 31 March 1993 (b) Minister for Primary Industries (Mr Casey) - 2734 Queensland Dairy Farmers’ Organisation - Report for year ended 31 March 1993 2735 Rice Marketing Board - Report for the period 1 April 1992 to 28 April 1993

M INISTERIAL S TATEMENT: 2736 Minister for Employment, Training and Industrial Relations (Mr Foley), by leave, made a ministerial statement concerning workplace health and safety - Paper : Mr Foley, during his statement, tabled the following paper - 2737 # Review of the Workplace Health and Safety Legislation - Issues Paper

QUESTIONS: Papers: Minister for Justice, Attorney-General and Minister for the Arts (Mr Wells) tabled the following papers - 2738-2739 # Letters, dated 17 and 24 August 1993, from Mr Wells to the President of the Legal Aid Commission (Queensland) concerning the proposed overseas visit by Mr John Hodgins, Director of the Commission

GENERAL BUSINESS - MATTERS OF PUBLIC INTEREST: The following Honourable Members addressed the House - Mr Santoro, Ms Power, Mrs McCauley, Messrs Robertson, Slack, Pitt and Lingard. Paper : Mr Slack, during his speech, tabled the following paper - 2740 # List of people contacted by Mr Slack on the issue of hunting in national parks

M OTION WITHOUT NOTICE - IMPROVEMENTS UNDERTAKEN BY THE GOSS G OVERNMENT IN EDUCATION: Minister for Education (Mr Comben), by leave, moved the following motion - Paper : Mr Comben, during his speech, tabled the following paper - 2741 # Special electorate works program for schools for 1989-90 Leader of the Opposition (Mr Borbidge) moved the following amendment - Paper : Mr Stoneman, during his speech, tabled the following paper - 2742 # Map detailing the Labor Party’s core seats.

2640-2641 GOLDEN CASKET ART UNION AMENDMENT BILL: The Treasurer (Mr De Lacy) moved - That leave be granted to bring in a Bill for an Act to amend the Golden Casket Art Union Act 1978. Bill and Explanatory Notes presented by Mr De Lacy, Bill read a first time and ordered to be printed.

2642-2643 CAIRNS CASINO AGREEMENT BILL: The Treasurer (Mr De Lacy) moved - That leave be granted to bring in a Bill for an Act to authorise the entering into of an agreement for the development and operation of the Cairns Casino, and for related purposes. Bill and Explanatory Notes presented by Mr De Lacy, Bill read a first time and ordered to be printed.

2644-2645 QUEENSLAND TOURIST AND TRAVEL CORPORATION AMENDMENT BILL: Minister for Tourism, Sport and Racing (Mr Gibbs) moved - That leave be granted to bring in a Bill for an Act to amend the Queensland Tourist and Travel Corporation Act 1979. Bill and Explanatory Notes presented by Mr Gibbs, Bill read a first time and ordered to be printed. 72 Register of Tabled Papers Ð First Session Ð FortyÐSeventh Parliament

2646-2647 WILLOWS SPORTS COMPLEX BILL: Minister for Tourism, Sport and Racing (Mr Gibbs) moved - That leave be granted to bring in a Bill for an Act to provide for a major sports and recreation complex in North Queensland, and related purposes. Bill and Explanatory Notes presented by Mr Gibbs, Bill read a first time and ordered to be printed.

2648-2649 JUSTICE AND ATTORNEY-GENERAL LEGISLATION (MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS) BILL: Minister for Justice and Attorney-General and Minister for the Arts (Mr Wells) moved - That leave be granted to bring in a Bill for an Act to amend various Acts administered by the Minister for Justice and Attorney-General and the Minister for the Arts. Bill and Explanatory Notes presented by Mr Wells, Bill read a first time and ordered to be printed. WEDNESDAY, 25 AUGUST 1993

P ETITIONS: The following petitions, lodged with the Clerk by the Members indicated, were tabled— 2743-2754 Messrs Ardill, Beanland, Campbell, J Goss, Littleproud, Pearce, Perrett, Rowell, Santoro, Stephan, Sullivan, and Dr Watson, from 77, 44, 54 , 25, 55, 70, 49, 31, 23, 60, 39 and 71 petitioners, respectively, praying that sufficient funds be provided in the 1993/94 Budget to enable State Education Department Subsidies (SEDS) to continue to provide adequate funding for community kindergartens and that extra funding be also provided for The Creche and Kindergarten Association. 2755-2756 Messrs Perrett and J Goss, from 35 and 11 petitioners, respectively, praying that the Parliament of Queensland will object to the proposed tax for the Ambulance Service. 2757 Mr Laming, from 45 petitioners, praying for action to be taken to alleviate financial hardship caused by the proposed increase in Crown lease rental fees implemented on 1 July 1993. 2758-2759 Messrs Stephan and J Goss, from 302 and 26 petitioners, respectively, praying that the Parliament of Queensland will enact legislation which secures the services provided by 29 railway branch lines which are to be closed. 2760 Mrs Gamin, from 22 petitioners, praying for action to be taken to boost police numbers in the Burleigh Electorate. 2761 Mrs Bird, from 16 petitioners, praying that the Parliament of Queensland will reject any motion to revoke the dedication of the area of Dryander National Park adjacent to the eastern arm of Double Bay. 2762 Mr Laming, from 285 petitioners, praying that the parole period be removed when sentencing child molesters, that offenders are given and serve maximum sentences and that their names be released for publication. 2763 Mr FitzGerald, from 391 petitioners, praying that urgent action be taken to complete the four lanes of the Gatton and Grantham by-pass. 2764 Mr Livingstone, from 201 petitioners, praying that sections of the Queensland Criminal Code which make abortion unlawful be repealed and that abortion services be established in the public hospital system and community based women’s health centres with no charge attached to this service. 2765 Mr J Sullivan, from 7 petitioners, praying for action to be taken to ensure that the bridge at King John Creek at Caboolture be demolished and reconstructed. 2766 Ms Spence, from 824 petitioners, praying that the Parliament of Queensland will ensure that the West End Infants’ school be not merged with the West End State School. 2767 Mr Laming, from 115 petitioners, praying for the development of a 24-hour Service Station to replace the existing Toll Booth on the Sunshine Motorway. 2768 Mr Beanland, from 1,049 petitioners, praying that the current peak hour rail services be retained on the Ipswich line from Sherwood to Auchenflower stations. 2769 Mr Stephan, from 813 petitioners, praying that rule 35 be upheld which would allow races under 800 metres in conjunction with existing Turf Clubs meetings in Queensland. 2770 Mrs Gamin, from 66 petitioners, praying for the necessary action to be taken to cease the practice of assessing totally or partially incapacitated War Disability Pensions as income for the purpose of calculating Housing Commission Rentals. Register of Tabled Papers Ð First Session Ð FortyÐSeventh Parliament 73

2771 Mr Nuttall, from 39 petitioners, praying for action to be taken to alleviate noise from vehicles travelling on the Gateway Arterial Road between Depot Road, Deagon and Bracken Ridge Road at Bracken Ridge, to limit the volume of heavy vehicles and the hours they travel and to ensure that no expansion of the road takes place without consultation with residents. 2772 Mr Grice, from 96 petitioners, praying that the Animal Welfare Act be not changed.

S TATUTORY INSTRUMENTS: The following statutory instruments were tabled by the Clerk - Dairy Industry Act— 2773 Direction given by the Minister for Primary Industries to the Queensland Dairy Authority dated 22 June 1993 Local Government (Planning and Environment) Act— 2774 Planning Schemes (Approval of Amendments) Order (No.54) 1993 Local Government Act— 2775-2777 References, dated 16 and 20 July 1993, and 5 August 1993 of reviewable local government matters to the Local Government Commissioner by the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Planning. The references relate to the and the Shires of Esk, Moreton and Mundubbera.

GOVERNMENT P APERS: The following papers were tabled— (a) Minister for Housing, Local Government and Planning (Mr Mackenroth)— 2778 Preparation of Explanatory Notes for Bills - Guidelines 2779-2800 Reports in accordance with section 4ZI of the Local Government Act of the Local Government Commissioner in relation to Reviews of Internal (Electoral) Boundaries— City Council—Mt Isa. Shire Councils—Atherton, Balonne, Belyando, Boonah, Boulia, Calliope, Etheridge, Herberton, Inglewood, Kilkivan, Kingaroy, Millmerran, Mulgrave, Peak Downs, Quilpie, Redland, Rosalie, Stanthorpe, Tara, Wambo, and Wondai. 2801-2802 Reports in accordance with section 4ZI of the Local Government Act of the Local Government Commissioner in relation to Reviews of parts of External Boundaries— City Councils—Brisbane, Gympie, and Logan. Shire Council—Widgee. (b) Minister for Lands (Mr Smith)— Reports for 1992-93— 2803 Land Tribunal established under the Torres Strait Islander Land Act 1991 2804 Land Tribunal established under the Aboriginal Land Act 1991

M INISTERIAL S TATEMENTS: 2805 (a) Premier and Minister for Economic and Trade Development (Mr W Goss), by leave, made a ministerial statement concerning Commonwealth/State legislation to deal with claims by the Wik people. Paper : Mr W Goss, during his speech, tabled the following paper— 2806 # Press release by the Prime Minister on the Wik People’s claim and Comalco 2807 (b) Minister for Housing, Local Government and Planning (Mr Mackenroth), by leave, made a ministerial statement concerning comments by the RSPCA on the proposed animal protection legislation. Paper : Mr Mackenroth, during his statement, tabled the following paper— 2808 # Letter, dated 24 August 1993, from the Commissioner for Police concerning the grounds for issuing search warrants 2809 (c) Minister for Justice and Attorney-General and Minister for the Arts (Mr Wells), by leave, made a ministerial statement concerning the Annual Report of the Director of Prosecutions. Paper : Mr Wells, during his speech, tabled the following document— 2810 # Director of Prosecutions Queensland—Annual Report for 1992 2811 (d) Minister for Environment and Heritage (Ms Robson), by leave, made a ministerial statement concerning the recent death of naturalist Dr David Fleay, OBE AO.

P APER: 2812 Mr Hollis, by leave, tabled a report on his overseas study tour to United Kingdom and Thailand during the period 27 June to 1 July 1993. 74 Register of Tabled Papers Ð First Session Ð FortyÐSeventh Parliament

M OTOR VEHICLES SAFETY AMENDMENT BILL: Order of the day read for the adjourned debate on the motion of the Minister for Transport and Minister Assisting the Premier on Economic and Trade Development (Mr Hamill)—That the Bill be now read a second time. Debate resumed. Paper : Mr Beattie, during his speech, tabled the following papers— 2813 # Newspaper articles relating to vehicle checks 2814 # Draft media release from Mr Hamill dated 6 August 1993 re: transport inspectors 2815 # Briefing notes relating to the Bill

ADJOURNMENT: Minister for Police and Emergency Services (Mr Braddy) moved - That the House do now adjourn. Debate ensued. Paper : Mr Quinn, during his speech, tabled the following paper— 2816 # Letter from the Criminal Justice Commission to Mr Quinn dated 3 August 1993 re: Noosa Shire Council Paper : Mr Beattie, during his speech, tabled the following paper— 2817 # Magazine article dated 10 August 1993 re: amalgamation of the conservative parties in Queensland

THURSDAY, 26 AUGUST 1993

2818 INQUIRY INTO THE SELECTION OF THE JURY FOR THE TRIAL OF SIR JOHANNES BJELKE-PETERSEN—REPORT OF THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE COMMISSION: Mr Speaker informed the Assembly that he had received from the Chairman of the Criminal Justice Commission the Report by the Honourable W J Carter QC on his inquiry into the selection of the jury for the trial of Sir Johannes Bjelke-Petersen.

P ETITIONS: The following petitions, lodged with the Clerk by the Members indicated, were tabled— 2819-2821 Mr Beanland, Dr Clark and Mr Purcell, from 68, 88 and 33 petitioners, respectively, praying that sufficient funds be provided in the 1993/94 Budget to enable State Education Department Subsidies (SEDS) to continue to provide adequate funding for community kindergartens and that extra funding be also provided for The Creche and Kindergarten Association. 2822 Mr Nunn, from 3 petitioners, praying that the Parliament of Queensland will ensure that the Draft Management Plan to close certain beaches and/or access roads on Fraser Island be discarded. 2823 Mr Davidson, from 2 petitioners, praying that the Parliament of Queensland will ensure that all of the beach on the Noosa North Shore be kept open to vehicular traffic. 2824 Dr Clark, from 13 petitioners, praying that the expansion program for the Cairns International Airport be suspended until an independent study into alternative sites is carried out and that, in the interim, a curfew apply between 11 pm and 6 am. 2825 Mr Quinn, from 75 petitioners, praying that the parents of school children are consulted about proposed changes to the Queensland education system. 2826 Ms Robson, from 86 petitioners, praying that the Parliament of Queensland will reconsider proposed cutbacks in State school funding. 2827 Dr Clark, from 1,211 petitioners, praying that enactment of the Wet Tropics World Heritage Protection and Management Bill be withheld pending an urgent, independent updating of the Wet Tropics World Heritage Area Management Scheme and clarification of native title. 2828 Mr Santoro, from 1,771 petitioners, praying that the Minister for Transport will not continue with the proposed termination of passenger rail services along the Eagle Junction/Pinkenba Railway Line.

S TATUTORY INSTRUMENTS: The following statutory instruments were tabled by the Clerk— City of Brisbane Act— 2829-2830 Brisbane City Council (Approval of Ordinances) Notices (No.6 and 7) 1993 Register of Tabled Papers Ð First Session Ð FortyÐSeventh Parliament 75

G OVERNMENT P APERS: The following papers were tabled— (a) Minister for Transport and Minister Assisting the Premier on Economic and Trade Development (Mr Hamill)— 2831 Regulating of the Driving Instruction Industry in Queensland—Issues Paper 2832 Regulating of the Tow Truck Industry in Queensland—Issues Paper (b) Minister for Minerals and Energy— 2833 Response to the Parliamentary Committee of Works Report of an inquiry into the Queensland Centre for Advanced Technologies

M INISTERIAL S TATEMENT: 2834 Minister for Business, Industry and Regional Development (Mr Elder), by leave, made a ministerial statement relating to a review of the Retail Shop Leases Act. Paper : Mr Elder, during his statement, tabled the following paper— 2835 # Retail Shop Leases Act Review - Position Paper dated August 1993

QUESTIONS: Paper : Minister for Justice, Attorney-General and Minister for the Arts (Mr Wells) tabled the following paper— 2836 # Background briefing paper on the Penalties and Sentences Act Paper : Treasurer (Mr De Lacy) tabled the following paper— 2837 # Schedule outlining the impact of QTC performance dividend on loan terms of local authorities

M OTOR VEHICLES SAFETY AMENDMENT BILL: Order of the day read for the adjourned debate on the motion of the Minister for Transport and Minister Assisting the Premier on Economic and Trade Development (Mr Hamill)—That the Bill be now read a second time. Debate resumed. Paper : Mr Hamill, during his speech, tabled the following paper— 2838 # Memorandum from Director General, Department of Transport to the Minister for Transport regarding vehicle inspections.

FRIDAY, 27 AUGUST 1993

P ETITIONS: The following petitions, lodged with the Clerk by the Members indicated, were tabled— 2841-2848 Messrs Davidson, Gilmore, Hamill, Milliner, Pyke, Quinn, Ms Simpson and Mr Smith, from 47, 79, 126, 29, 40, 56, 24 and 42 petitioners, respectively, praying that sufficient funds be provided in the 1993/94 Budget to enable State Education Department Subsidies (SEDS) to continue to provide adequate funding for community kindergartens and that extra funding be also provided for The Creche and Kindergarten Association. 2849 Dr Watson, from 149 petitioners, praying that the Parliament of Queensland will ensure that current levels of spending are maintained and/or increased to raise them to at least the Australian average per capita expenditure on education. 2850 Mrs Edmond, from 167 petitioners, praying that the Parliament of Queensland will direct the Liquor Licensing Division to consider the termination or revocation of the existing licence for “Cafe Neon” at 183 Given Terrace and that the application for extension of trading hours be refused. 2851 Mr Horan, from 29 petitioners, praying that the Parliament of Queensland will reject attempts in the 1993/94 Budget to tamper with the nursing career structure and ensure that prioritisation of health by the Commonwealth Government is not hindered by the actions of the Queensland Government. 2852 Mr Springborg, from 1777 petitioners, praying that the Parliament of Queensland will not cut educational funding which would result in the lowering of the quality of education. 2853 Ms Simpson, from 316 petitioners, praying that greater resources be allocated to the Sunshine Coast Police District to allow better policing and crime prevention in Mooloolaba, especially Emerald Woods.

GOVERNMENT P APER: The following paper was tabled— Minister for Police and Emergency Services (Mr Braddy)— 2854 Response to the report of an inquiry into the Cairns Courthouse, Police Headquarters and Watchhouse Complex 76 Register of Tabled Papers Ð First Session Ð FortyÐSeventh Parliament

M INISTERIAL S TATEMENT: 2855 Minister for Environment and Heritage (Ms Robson), by leave, made a ministerial statement concerning the draft Coastal Protection Bill 1993. Paper : Ms Robson, during her speech, tabled the following paper— 2856 # Coastal Protection Bill 1993 and explanatory notes—Draft for public consultation

QUESTIONS: Paper : Mr Connor tabled the following paper— 2857 # Answer to Senate Question No 108 relating to government funding provided to the operators of private prisons in Queensland Paper : Mr Slack tabled the following paper— 2858 # Letter, dated 18 May 1993, from the Director of the Queensland National Parks and Wildlife Service to the District Officer Roma Police Station concerning a breach of the Fauna Conservation Act by Mr R Mallman.

M AGISTRATES COURTS JURISDICTION AMENDMENT BILL: Order of the day read for the adjourned debate on the motion of the Minister for Justice and Attorney-General and Minister for the Arts (Mr Wells)—That the Bill be now read a second time. Debate resumed. Paper : Mr Beattie tabled the following paper— 2859 # Newspaper articles re: reform to court system.

2839-2840 SECURITY PROVIDERS BILL: Minister for Consumer Affairs and Corrective Services (Mr Milliner) moved - That leave be granted to bring in a Bill for an Act to licence security providers, and for related purposes. Bill and Explanatory Notes presented by Mr Milliner, Bill read a first time and ordered to be printed.

TUESDAY, 31 AUGUST 1993

2860 PRINTING COMMITTEE Ð REPORT ON REVIEW OF THE PARLIAMENTARY PAPERS S ERIES: Deputy Speaker tabled the following report— Review of the parliamentary papers series, dated 31 August 1993

E LECTORAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW COMMISSION Ð REPORT ON REVIEW OF APPEALS FROM ADMINISTRATIVE DECISIONS: Deputy Speaker tabled the following report— 2861-2864 Review of appeals from administrative decisions, Volumes 1 to 4

P ETITIONS: The following petitions, lodged with the Clerk by the Members indicated, were tabled— 2865-2866 Messrs Fenlon and McGrady, from 76 and 42 petitioners, respectively, praying that sufficient funds be provided in the 1993/94 Budget to enable State Education Department Subsidies (SEDS) to continue to provide adequate funding for community kindergartens and that extra funding be also provided for The Creche and Kindergarten Association. 2867 Mr Beattie, from 470 petitioners, praying that the Parliament of Queensland will reject attempts in the 1993/94 Budget to tamper with the nursing career structure and ensure that prioritisation of health by the Commonwealth Government is not hindered by the actions of the Queensland Government. 2868 Mr Springborg, from 417 petitioners, praying that the Parliament of Queensland will not cut educational funding which would result in the lowering of the quality of education. 2869 Mrs McCauley, from 280 petitioners, praying that there be no cuts to education spending in the 1993/94 Budget. 2870 Mr Hobbs, from 2,250 petitioners, praying that the Parliament of Queensland will reverse the decision to close railway lines in Central and . 2871 Mr Santoro, from 316 petitioners, praying that the Minister for Transport will not continue with the proposed termination of passenger rail services along the Eagle Junction/Pinkenba Railway Line. Register of Tabled Papers Ð First Session Ð FortyÐSeventh Parliament 77

2872 Mr Slack, from 505 petitioners, praying that the status quo be maintained in current school situations and that overall funding to education be maintained or increased as needs demand.

STATUTORY INSTRUMENTS: The following statutory instruments were tabled by the Clerk— Associations Incorporation Act— 2873 Associations Incorporation Amendment Regulation (No 1) 1993, No 331 Carriage of Goods by Land (Carriers’ Liabilities) Repeal Act— 2874 Proclamation Ð provisions of the Act not in force commence 1 October 1993, No 323 Collections Act— 2875 Collections Amendment Regulation (No 1) 1993, No 330 Corporations (Queensland) Act— 2876 Corporations (Queensland) Rules Amendment Order (No 1) 1993, No 326 Credit Act— 2877 Credit (Continuing Credit Contracts Ð Fees and Charges) Amendment Order (No 1) 1993, No 329 Fishing Industry Organisation and Marketing Act— 2878 Fishing Industry Organisation and Marketing Amendment Regulation (No 5) 1993, No 324 Health Services Act— 2879 Health Services (Transfer of Officers) Regulation (No 2) 1993, No 333 Juvenile Justice Act— 2880 Juvenile Justice Regulation 1993, No 314. This instrument replaces previous instrument No 314 tabled on 24 August 1993. Land Act— 2881 Land (Toowoomba Sports Ground Trust) By-law 1993, No 332 Mineral Resources Act— 2882 Mineral Resources Amendment Regulation (No 11) 1993, No 334 Queensland Building Services Authority Act— 2883 Queensland Building Services Authority Amendment Regulation (No 2) 1993, No 325 Regulatory Reform Act— 2884 Regulatory Reform Amendment Regulation (No 1) 1993, No 335 Statute Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act— 2885 Proclamation Ð amendments 3 and 6 to 9 of the Collections Act 1966 commence 1 September 1993, No 328 Supreme Court Act— 2876 Corporations (Queensland) Rules Amendment Order (No 1) 1993, No 326 2886 Supreme Court Rules Amendment Order (No 6) 1993, No 327

GOVERNMENT P APERS: The following papers were tabled— (a) The Treasurer (Mr De Lacy)— Reports for 1991–92— 2887 Registrar of Commercial Acts on the administration of the Friendly Societies Act 1991 2888 Registrar of Commercial Acts on the administration of the Building Societies Act 1985 2889 Registrar of Co-operative and Other Societies on the administration of the CoÐoperative and Other Societies Act 1967 2890 Registrar of Co-operative Housing Societies on the administration of the CoÐoperative Housing Societies Act 1958 (b) Minister for Health (Mr Hayward)— 2891 Women’s Health Policy Queensland – Document Four 1993

M INISTERIAL S TATEMENT: 2892 Minister for Tourism, Sport and Racing (Mr Gibbs), by leave, made a ministerial statement concerning the future of the Gold Coast Indy Car Grand Prix.

QUESTIONS: Papers: Deputy Leader of the Coalition (Mrs Sheldon) tabled the following papers— 2893 # Memorandum, dated 10 May 1993, from Associate Professor Woodhouse, Director 78 Register of Tabled Papers Ð First Session Ð FortyÐSeventh Parliament

of Cardiology, Princess Alexandra Hospital to Chief Executive Officer, Princess Alexandra Hospital relating to waiting lists for angiography and CABG. 2894 # Letter, dated 15 June 1993, from Associate Professor Woodhouse to Dr Golledge, Regional Director Brisbane South Regional Health Authority concerning the official waiting list for cardiac surgery at The Prince Charles Hospital.

G ENERAL BUSINESS Ð MATTERS OF PUBLIC INTEREST: The following Members addressed the House— Deputy Leader of the Coalition (Mrs Sheldon), Messrs Nunn, Grice, Bennett, Santoro and Davies. Paper : Mrs Sheldon, during her speech, tabled the following paper— 2895 # Letter, dated 10 August 1993, from Associate Professor Woodhouse to patients concerning the reason for his resignation as Director of Cardiology at the Princess Alexandra Hospital. Paper : Mr Davies, during his speech, tabled the following paper: 2896 # Rollingstock forecast (Queensland Rail), as at 30 June 1993. WEDNESDAY, 1 SEPTEMBER 1993

E LECTORAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW COMMISSION Ð REPORTS Ð REVIEW OF Q UEENSLAND CONSTITUTION AND REVIEW OF PRESERVATION AND ENHANCEMENT OF INDIVIDUALS’ RIGHTS AND FREEDOMS: Deputy Speaker tabled the following reports— 2897 Consolidation and review of the Queensland Constitution 2898 Review of the preservation and enhancement of individuals’ rights and freedoms

P ETITIONS: The following petitions, lodged with the Clerk by the Members indicated, were tabled— 2899 Mr Braddy, from 66 petitioners, praying that sufficient funds be provided in the 1993/94 Budget to enable State Education Department Subsidies (SEDS) to continue to provide adequate funding for community kindergartens and that extra funding be also provided for The Creche and Kindergarten Association. 2900 Mr Laming, from 12 petitioners, praying for action to be taken to alleviate financial hardship caused by the proposed increase in Crown lease rental fees implemented on 1 July 1993. 2901 Mr Beanland, from 21 petitioners, praying that the current peak hour rail services be retained on the Ipswich line from Sherwood to Auchenflower stations. 2902 Mr T Sullivan, from 29 petitioners, praying that the Parliament of Queensland will reject attempts in the 1993/94 Budget to tamper with the nursing career structure and ensure that prioritisation of health by the Commonwealth Government is not hindered by the actions of the Queensland Government. 2903 Mr Johnson, from 1661 petitioners, praying that the Parliament of Queensland will enact legislation which secures the services provided by 29 railway branch lines which are to be closed. 2904 Mr Laming, from 53 petitioners, praying for the development of a 24-hour service station to replace the existing Mooloolaba Toll Booth on the Sunshine Motorway. 2905 Mr J Goss, from 313 petitioners, praying for action to be taken to create a park in the Inner City of Brisbane on vacant land bounded by Turbot, Edward and Ann Streets. 2906 Mrs Gamin, from 219 petitioners, praying that the booking fee for pensioners’ free rail travel be abolished and that the concession include free sleeping berth accommodation. 2907 Mr Braddy, from 250 petitioners, praying that the Parliament of Queensland will ensure that the Berserker Street Infants School be not merged with the Berserker Street State School. 2908 Mr Pyke, from 670 petitioners, praying that the Parliament of Queensland will ensure that approval is given to the proposed Woodwark Bay Resort Community Project to ensure the economic and environmental benefits from the development are realised at the earliest possible opportunity. 2909 Mr J Sullivan, from 654 petitioners, praying that urgent action be taken to install traffic lights at the intersection of Bellmere Road and the D’Aguilar Highway at Caboolture. Register of Tabled Papers Ð First Session Ð FortyÐSeventh Parliament 79

2910 Mr Johnson, from 293 petitioners, praying that the Parliament of Queensland will urge the Queensland Government to fund the salary of the teacher conducting the Far West Queensland Life Education program. 2911 Mr Bredhauer, from 279 petitioners, praying for negotiations to commence between the Government and the Douglas Shire to return the Police Reserve to a public open space. 2912 Mr D’Arcy, from 12667 petitioners, praying that the Parliament of Queensland will take immediate action to introduce stricter penalties for criminal offenders to ensure public safety in the Logan City area.

G OVERNMENT P APER: The following paper was tabled— Minister for Family Services and Aboriginal Affairs (Ms Warner)— 2913 Draft Forward Plan on Ageing

M INISTERIAL S TATEMENT: 2914 Minister for Primary Industries (Mr Casey), by leave, made a ministerial statement concerning the Government’s position on policy relating to the management of Queensland’s fisheries resources. Paper : Mr Casey, during his statement, tabled the following paper— 2915 # Discussion paper Ð Queensland Fisheries Policy and Legislation—Fisheries: Managing for the Future, dated August 1993

PUBLIC WORKS Ð STATUTORY COMMITTEE Ð ANNUAL REPORT FOR 1992-93: Chairman of the Parliamentary Committee on Public Works (Ms Spence) tabled the following report— 2916 Annual report for 1992-93

P UBLIC ACCOUNTS Ð STATUTORY COMMITTEE Ð ANNUAL REPORT FOR 1992-93: Chairman of the Parliamentary Committee on Public Accounts (Mr Hollis) tabled the following report— 2917 Annual report for 1992-93

Q UESTIONS: Paper : Deputy Leader of the Coalition (Mrs Sheldon) tabled the following paper— 2918 # Memorandum, dated 13 August 1993, from the Chief Executive Officer, The Prince Charles Hospital, concerning angioplasty and valvuloplasty activity at the hospital Paper : Mr Quinn tabled the following paper— 2919 # Memorandum, dated 12 August 1993, from Rosemary Hume concerning a meeting with the Minister for Education to discuss proposed changes within the Education Department

P ROPOSAL FOR REVOCATION OF PARTS OF NATIONAL PARKS: Minister for Environment and Heritage (Ms Robson), pursuant to notice, moved— Paper : Mr Slack, during his speech, tabled the following paper— 2920 # Report of a site inspection by Dr P S Lavarack of Woodwark Bay Paper : Mr Laming, during his speech, tabled the following paper— 2921 # Extract from Eco Sphere (June 1993), in relation to Dryander National Park.

THURSDAY, 2 SEPTEMBER 1993

P ETITIONS: The following petitions, lodged with the Clerk by the Members indicated, were tabled— 2924-27 Mr Bennett, Mrs McCauley, Messrs Rowell and Stoneman, from 50, 36, 42 and 26 petitioners, respectively, praying that sufficient funds be provided in the 1993/94 Budget to enable State Education Department Subsidies (SEDS) to continue to provide adequate funding for community kindergartens and that extra funding be also provided for The Creche and Kindergarten Association. 2928 Mr Campbell, from 154 petitioners, praying that the Parliament of Queensland will reject attempts in the 1993/94 Budget to tamper with the nursing career structure and ensure that prioritisation of health by the Commonwealth Government is not hindered by the actions of the Queensland Government. 80 Register of Tabled Papers Ð First Session Ð FortyÐSeventh Parliament

2929 Mr Mitchell, from 320 petitioners, praying that the Parliament of Queensland will enact legislation which secures the services provided by 29 railway branch lines which are to be closed. 2930 Mr Slack, from 25 petitioners, praying that the status quo be maintained in current school situations and that overall funding to education be maintained or increased as needs demand. 2931 Ms Warner, from 78 petitioners, praying that money kept in the welfare trust fund on behalf of aboriginal workers employed on Queensland missions and settlements between 1930 and 1970 be repaid to them. 2932 Ms Warner, from 161 petitioners, praying that the Parliament of Queensland will prevent the establishment of a Board of Trustees to manage the Aborigines Welfare Fund and that monies in the fund be returned to aboriginal workers who earned it. 2933 Mr Mitchell, from 67 petitioners, praying that the Parliament of Queensland will reconsider proposed cutbacks in education spending in the 1993/94 Budget. 2934 Mr Hobbs, from 372 petitioners, praying that the Parliament of Queensland will reverse the decision to close railway lines in Central and South West Queensland. 2935 Mr Slack, from 3,189 petitioners, praying that the Parliament of Queensland will reject any motion to revoke the dedication of the area of Dryander National Park adjacent to the eastern arm of Double Bay.

S TATUTORY I NSTRUMENT: The following statutory instrument was tabled by the Clerk— Local Government Act— 2936 Whitsunday Shire Council (Extension of Time for Framing and Adoption of Budget) Order 1993

GOVERNMENT P APERS: The following papers were tabled— (a) Treasurer (Mr De Lacy)— 2937 Treasurer’s Annual Statement 1992–93 (b) Minister for Housing, Local Government and Planning (Mr Mackenroth)— 2938-2955 Reports of the Office of Local Government Commissioner in relation to Reviews of Internal (Electoral) Boundaries— Shire Councils— Barcoo, Bauhinia, Booringa, Cook, Dalrymple, Duaringa, Eacham, Jondaryan, Mirani, Monto, Murweh, Pittsworth, Rockhampton, Sarina, Taroom, Tiaro, Waggamba and Warroo

QUESTIONS: Paper : Minister for Employment, Training and Industrial Relations (Mr Foley) tabled the following paper— 2956 # ABS Labour Force Survey — Employment, Construction Industry, Queensland – Quarterly Data, February 1978 to May 1993

W ET TROPICS HERITAGE PROTECTION AND MANAGEMENT BILL: Order of the day read for the adjourned debate on the motion of the Minister for Environment and Heritage (Ms Robson) Ð That the Bill be now read a second time. Debate resumed. Paper : Mr Laming, during his speech, tabled the following paper— 2957 # Memorandum from the Director, Wet Tropics Management Agency outlining their involvement in various projects relating to rare and threatened species.

BUDGET P APERS: Treasurer (Mr De Lacy) tabled the following papers— 2958 Budget Overview and Statements of Receipts and Expenditure 2959 Program Statements 2960 Financial Relations between the Queensland and Commonwealth Governments 2961 The Queensland Economy 2962 Capital Works 2963 The Statement of Unforeseen Expenditure to be Appropriated 1992Ð93

2922-2923 APPROPRIATION BILL NO 2: Treasurer (Mr De Lacy) moved Ð That leave be granted to bring in a Bill for an Act to appropriate certain amounts to services for the financial years that started on 1 July 1992 and 1 July 1993 and the financial year that starts on 1 July 1994. Register of Tabled Papers Ð First Session Ð FortyÐSeventh Parliament 81

2964 Message: The following Message from Her Excellency the Governor was received and read. Leneen Forde GOVERNOR Bill and Explanatory Notes presented by Mr De Lacy, Bill read a first time and ordered to be printed.

TUESDAY, 14 SEPTEMBER 1993

2966 ASSENT TO BILLS: Message No 2 from the Governor was reported, informing the Assembly that Her Excellency the Governor had, in the name of Her Majesty, assented to the following Bills on 7 September 1993—

P APER: Mr Speaker informed the House that the following paper, received during the recess, had been tabled on 9 September 1993— The Clerk of the Parliament— 2965 Board of Trustees of the Brisbane Grammar School Ð Annual Report for 1992

P ETITIONS: The following petitions, lodged with the Clerk by the Members indicated, were tabled— 2967 Mr Turner, from 14 petitioners, praying for action to be taken to alleviate financial hardship caused by the proposed increase in Crown lease rental fees implemented on 1 July 1993. 2968 Mr Slack, from 94 petitioners, praying that the status quo be maintained in current school situations and that overall funding to education be maintained or increased as needs demand. 2969-2970 Messrs Burns and Hobbs, from 422 and 91 petitioners, respectively, praying that the Parliament of Queensland will reverse the decision to close railway lines in Central and South West Queensland. 2971 Mr Burns, from 794 petitioners, praying that the Parliament of Queensland will take action to reverse the decision of the Minister for Transport to close the Biggenden to Taragoola Railway Line. 2972 Mr Robertson, from 126 petitioners, praying that the Parliament of Queensland will take action to abandon any plans to build the Southern Brisbane byÐpass through Karawatha and surrounding bushland, especially in the more sensitive areas, south of Compton Road to the Logan Motorway. 2973 Mr Burns, from 820 petitioners, praying that the Parliament of Queensland will enact legislation which secures the services provided by 29 railway branch lines which are to be closed. 2974 Mr J Sullivan, from 430 petitioners, praying that urgent action be taken to install traffic lights at the intersection of Bellmere Road and the D’Aguilar Highway at Caboolture. 2975 Mr J Sullivan, from 1,359 petitioners, praying that the Parliament of Queensland will ensure that Crown land adjacent to the Recreation Reserve in First Avenue, Bongaree is made available for community use together with all necessary approvals for development in accordance with adopted plans.

S TATUTORY INSTRUMENTS: The following statutory instruments were tabled by the Clerk— Auctioneers and Agents Act— 2976 Auctioneers and Agents (Exemptions) Regulation 1993, No 343 Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road Act— 2977 Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road Amendment Regulation (No 2) 1993, No 337 Dental Act— 2978 Dental Amendment By-law (No 2) 1993, No 344 Fair Trading Act— 2979 Fair Trading (Child Cot Restraints) Order 1993, No 338 Health Act— 2980 Health (Scientific Research and Studies) Amendment Regulation (No 2) 1993, No 339 2981 Poisons Amendment Regulation (No 3) 1993, No 345 82 Register of Tabled Papers Ð First Session Ð FortyÐSeventh Parliament

State Transport Act— 2982 State Transport Amendment Regulation (No 2) 1993, No 336 Statute Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act (No 2)— 2983 Proclamation Ð amendments 2 and 3 of the Rural Training Schools Act 1965 commence 10 September 1993, No 342 Supreme Court Act— 2984 Barristers’ Admission Rules Amendment Order (No 1) 1993, No 341 2985 Solicitors’ Admission Rules Amendment Order (No 1) 1993, No 340 Workplace Health and Safety Act— 2986 Workplace Health and Safety Amendment Regulation (No 3) 1993, No 346

GOVERNMENT P APER: The following paper was tabled— Minister for Health (Mr Hayward)— 2987 Mental Health Services in Queensland 1993

2988 MINISTERIAL STATEMENT Ð STARCKE PASTORAL HOLDINGS: The Premier and Minister for Economic and Trade Development (Mr W Goss) made a ministerial statement concerning the Government’s intention to acquire the Starcke Pastoral Holdings on the eastern coast of Cape York Peninsula.

QUESTIONS: Papers: Leader of the Opposition (Mr Borbidge) tabled the following papers— 2989 # Extract from Members Interests Register Ð Honourable T M Mackenroth 2990 # Transcript of questions from the Deputy Leader of the Coalition (Mrs Sheldon) to the Premier and Minister for Economic and Trade Development (Mr W Goss) concerning a meeting between the Commissioner for Police (Mr N Newnham) and the Premier. Paper : Deputy Leader of the Coalition (Mrs Sheldon) tabled the following paper— 2991 # Sub judice rule Ð Opinion of Mr A J H Morris, QC Paper : Minister for Tourism, Sport and Racing (Mr Gibbs) tabled the following paper— 2992 # Letter dated19 August 1993 to Mr Gibbs from the Chairman of the Criminal Justice Commission regarding the Queensland Principal Club and related matters. Paper : Minister for Education (Mr Comben) tabled the following paper— 2993 # Report and operational plan, prepared by Robert J Andrews and Associates, on the provision of special education services 1993Ð96 in the Metropolitan East Education Region, dated June 1993

GENERAL BUSINESS Ð MATTERS OF PUBLIC INTEREST: The following Members addressed the House— Deputy Leader of the Coalition (Mrs Sheldon), Messrs Beattie and Slack, Ms Power, Mr Littleproud and Mrs Woodgate. Papers: Mr Beattie, during his speech, tabled the following papers— Newspaper articles entitled— 2994 # Leader lashes Libs, dated 14 September 1993 2995 # Lib leader lashes out 2996 # Libs name 18 council selections 2997 # Queensland Liberals – Publication “Blueprints for Industry” Papers: Mr Littleproud, during his speech, tabled the following papers— 2998 # Letter, dated 3 September 1993, from the Director of CHEM UNIT, Bureau of Emergency Services, concerning the Gurulmundi Secure Landfill and EcoÐLogic 2999 # Letter, dated 6 September 1993, from the Technical Director, Environmental Solutions International Ltd, concerning EcoÐLogic 3000 # EPA Ð Tech Trends Ð Article by Gordon M Evans relating to Chemical Reduction of PCBs 3001-3003 # Letters, from Technical Director, Environmental Solutions International Ltd and Director of CHEM UNIT, to the editors of various newspapers concerning the ecoÐlogic process 3004 # Newspaper article in the SunÐHerald of 12 September 1993 concerning the Gurulmundi toxic waste dump

APPROPRIATION BILL (NO 2): Order of the day read for the adjourned debate on the motion of the Treasurer (Mr De Lacy) Ð That the Bill be now read a second time. Debate resumed. Register of Tabled Papers Ð First Session Ð FortyÐSeventh Parliament 83

Paper : Deputy Leader of the Coalition (Mrs Sheldon), during her speech, tabled the following paper— 3005 # Extract from Business Queensland – Article “Budget puts more pressure on business”

P OLITICAL DONATION TO HONOURABLE T M MACKENROTH: Mr Pitt, by leave, moved the following motion— Papers: Mr Livingstone, during his speech, tabled the following papers— 3006-3007 # Letters, dated 14 September 1993, from the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Planning (Mr Mackenroth) to the Leader and Deputy Leader of the Opposition inviting them to view financial records in relation to a political donation received by Mr Mackenroth. Papers: Mr Mackenroth, during his speech, tabled the following papers— 3008 # Receipt, dated 20 November 1989, from the Chatsworth ALP for a $5,000 campaign donation from S Coco 3009 # Bank deposit slip, dated 20 November 1989, crediting Chatsworth ALP Campaign Account with $6,170 3010 # Bank statement, dated 11 December 1989, for the Chatsworth ALP Campaign Account 3011 # Ministerial Pecuniary Interests Register Ð Statement of pecuniary interests for Honourable T M Mackenroth 3012 # Letter, dated 24 December 1992, from the Chairman of the Criminal Justice Commission to the Honourable T M Mackenroth advising there is insufficient evidence of official misconduct or criminal offences to warrant further investigations by the Criminal Justice Commission 3013 # Criminal Justice Commission Ð Media release, dated 8 September 1993, concerning the payment of $5,000 to Mr Mackenroth

WEDNESDAY, 15 SEPTEMBER 1993

P ETITIONS: The following petitions, lodged with the Clerk by the Members indicated, were tabled— 3014 Mrs McCauley, from 36 petitioners, praying that the Parliament of Queensland will object to the proposed tax for the Ambulance Service. 3015 Mrs McCauley, from 234 petitioners, praying that the Parliament of Queensland will enact legislation which secures the services provided by 29 railway branch lines which are to be closed. 3016 Mr FitzGerald, from 176 petitioners, praying that an improved railmotor shuttle service be provided to service Gatton, Helidon and Laidley and that buses not be considered as an alternative when the electrification of the railway to Rosewood is completed and that the service from Helidon to Toowoomba via Murphy’s Creek be continued weekly. 3017 Mr Slack, from 40 petitioners, praying that the Parliament of Queensland will actively maintain legal sanctuary and permanent preservation for all native animals and plants in Queensland National Parks and revoke all sections of Acts which appear to allow hunting or gathering of native wildlife. 3018 Mr Laming, from 525 petitioners, praying for the development of a 24-hour Service Station to replace the existing Mooloolaba Toll Booth on the Sunshine Motorway. 3019 Mr FitzGerald, from 73 petitioners, praying that the Parliament of Queensland will ensure that the proposed sale by George Quaid of a large area of North Queensland to overseas interests, be not proceeded with. 3020 Mr FitzGerald, from 1,288 petitioners, praying that an improved railmotor shuttle service be provided to service Gatton, Helidon and Laidley and that buses not be considered as an alternative when the electrification of the railway to Rosewood is completed. 3021 Ms Robson, from 2,538 petitioners, praying that the Parliament of Queensland will reject any development proposal, private, commercial or otherwise in the Noosa National Park. 3022 Mr Hayward, from 2,435 petitioners, praying that the Parliament of Queensland will take urgent action to establish a high school at Murrumba Downs. 3023 Mr Hayward, from 4,112 petitioners, praying for urgent action to upgrade and widen both the and Sheep Station Creek Bridges. 84 Register of Tabled Papers Ð First Session Ð FortyÐSeventh Parliament

S TATUTORY I NSTRUMENT: The following statutory instrument was tabled by the Clerk— Local Government Act— 3024 Reference, dated 2 September 1993, of a reviewable local government matter to the Local Government Commissioner by the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Planning. The reference relates to the .

GOVERNMENT P APER: The following paper was tabled— Minister for Tourism, Sport and Racing (Mr Gibbs)— 3025 Review of the Racing and Betting Act 1980 Ð Discussion Paper

M INISTERIAL S TATEMENTS: 3026 (a) Treasurer (Mr De Lacy), by leave, made a ministerial statement concerning ministerial expenditure. Papers: During his statement Mr De Lacy tabled the following papers— 3027 # Statement of expenses of Ministers of the Crown for the period 1 July 1992 to 30 June 1993 3028 # Glossary of terms 3029 (b) Minister for Tourism, Sport and Racing (Mr Gibbs), by leave, made a ministerial statement concerning alcohol-related problems at Doomadgee. 3030 (c) Minister for Employment, Training and Industrial Relations (Mr Foley), by leave, made a ministerial statement concerning rectification work to ensure workplace safety in the parliamentary complex.

S UNDAY M AIL ARTICLE CONCERNING THE M EDUSA TAPE: 3031 Chairman of the Parliamentary Criminal Justice Committee (Mr Davies), by leave, made a statement concerning two transcripts provided to the committee by the Criminal Justice Commission in relation to a report written by Stephen Lamble and published in the Sunday Mail on 29 August 1993 under the heading “Secret gag on Cops”. Papers: During his statement Mr Davies tabled the following papers— 3032 # Transcript of a meeting held at the office of the Queensland Police Union of Employees on 2 June 1993 3033 # Article from the Sunday Mail, dated 29 August 1993, entitled “The Medusa Tape”

QUESTIONS: Questions were asked. Paper : Minister for Justice and Attorney-General and Minister for the Arts (Mr Wells) tabled the following paper— 3034 # Page 1 of a memorandum, dated 13 September 1993, from Mr Wells to the Director of Prosecutions relating to an opinion on whether a prosecution should be brought against ex-senior police officer Huey Paper : Deputy Leader of the Coalition (Mrs Sheldon) tabled the following paper— 3035 # Letter, dated 10 August 1993, from the Under Treasurer to the Commissioner of Police concerning external insurance Papers: Mr Slack tabled the following papers— 3036 # Cabinet decision No 57408 relating to Starcke Pastoral Development Holding and Special Lease No 43159 3037 # Cabinet submission, dated 7 September 1989, concerning Starcke Pastoral Development Holding and Special Lease No 43159 3038 # Cabinet submission, dated 6 July 1989, concerning Starcke Pastoral Development Holding and Special Lease No 14/43159 3039 # Letter, dated 21 June 1989, from Acting Solicitor General to the Chairman, Lands Administration Commission concerning Starcke Pastoral Holding 3040 # Legal opinion by J A Griffin QC in the matter of the Land Act 1962Ð1988 3041 # Terms and conditions of proposed special lease under paragraph 1(b) of Section 205 of the Land Act 1962-1988 Papers: Minister for Justice and Attorney-General and Minister for the Arts (Mr Wells) tabled the following papers— 3042 # Memorandum, dated 13 September 1993, from Mr Wells to the Director of Prosecutions concerning the release of opinions relating to whether a prosecution should be brought against anyone 3043 # Memorandum, dated 14 September 1993, from the Director of Prosecutions to Mr Wells concerning the release of any opinions or advice relating to the prosecution or non-prosecution of suspected offenders Register of Tabled Papers Ð First Session Ð FortyÐSeventh Parliament 85

Paper : Mr Grice tabled the following paper— 3044 # Transcript of telephone conversation between Gordon Harris and the Deputy Premier on 17 January 1992

THURSDAY, 16 SEPTEMBER 1993

P ETITION: The following petition, lodged with the Clerk by the Member indicated, was tabled— 3057 Mr Stephan, from 101 petitioners, praying that the Parliament of Queensland will ensure that detailed consideration be given to the alternatives to building large dams on the and its tributaries.

G OVERNMENT P APER: The following paper was tabled— Minister for Health (Mr Hayward) 3058 Invitation to Develop a Code of Health Rights and Responsibilities

P ERSONAL E XPLANATION: The Deputy Premier, Minister for Administrative Services and Minister for Rural Communities (Mr Burns), by leave, made a personal explanation concerning certain allegations made by Mr Grice about the settlement of an insurance claim by Mr Burns. Papers: During his statement Mr Burns tabled the following papers— 3059 # Letter, dated 15 September 1993, from the Deputy Premier to Mr Grice concerning various allegations raised by Mr Grice about an insurance claim 3060 # Letter, dated 17 January 1990, from the Deputy Premier to the General Manager of RACQ Insurance Pty Ltd concerning insurance claim 101783165 3061 # Letter, dated 17 January 1990, from the Deputy Premier to the General Manager of Suncorp Insurance concerning insurance claim 101783165 3062 # Letter, dated 19 January 1990, from the Chief Executive of Suncorp Insurance refuting any suggestion of any impropriety in the payment of the insurance claim 3063 # Letter, dated 30 January 1990, from the Claims Manager of RACQ Insurance Pty Ltd to the Deputy Premier confirming that the insurance claim and the settlement of the claim was in order

M INISTERIAL S TATEMENT: 3064 Minister for Primary Industries (Mr Casey), by leave, made a ministerial statement outlining a series of measures to cement the future of Queensland’s primary industries. Papers: During his statement Mr Casey tabled the following papers— 3065 # Overview statement summarising the key initiatives 3066 # State Water Conservation Strategy Ð Discussion paper 3067-3068 # Water pricing options paper Ð What price water 3069-3070 # Review of the Department of Primary Industries rural research and the Government’s response

NOTICES OF M OTION Papers: Mr Connor tabled the following papers— 3071 # Letter, dated 30 June 1993, from Property Manager, Department of Business, Industry and Regional Development relating to increases in rentals on Crown leasehold tenures 3072-3073 # Department of Lands Ð Leasehold rental billing notices (2) 3074 # Memorandum, dated 30 November 1992, to leaseholders advising them of new rental billing dates for Crown leases

Q UESTIONS: Papers: Minister for Police and Emergency Services (Mr Braddy) tabled the following papers— 3075 # Letter, dated 8 February 1990, from General Counsel, Criminal Justice Commission to Office of Deputy Commissioner Queensland Police acknowledging that there is no evidence of any criminal offence in the allegations of official corruption involving a Member of Parliament. 86 Register of Tabled Papers Ð First Session Ð FortyÐSeventh Parliament

3076 # Letter, dated 10 November 1989, from General Counsel, Commission of Inquiry into Possible Illegal Activities and Associated Police Misconduct concerning the investigation into the allegations of official corruption involving a Member of Parliament.

3045-3046 MEAT INDUSTRY BILL: Minister for Primary Industries (Mr Casey) moved Ð That leave be granted to bring in a Bill for an Act about the Queensland livestock and meat industry. Bill and Explanatory Notes presented by Mr Casey, Bill read a first time and ordered to be printed. Paper : During his speech Mr Casey tabled the following paper— 3077 # List of organisations to be invited to nominate representatives to the proposed Queensland Livestock and Meat Industry Policy Council

3047-3048 WEAPONS AMENDMENT BILL: Minister for Police and Emergency Services (Mr Braddy) moved Ð That leave be granted to bring in a Bill for an Act to amend the Weapons Act 1990. Bill and Explanatory Notes presented by Mr Braddy, Bill read a first time and ordered to be printed.

3049-3050 INTELLECTUALLY DISABLED CITIZENS AMENDMENT BILL: Minister for Family Services and Aboriginal and Islander Affairs (Ms Warner) moved Ð That leave be granted to bring in a Bill for an Act to amend the Intellectually Disabled Citizens Act 1985. Bill and Explanatory Notes presented by Ms Warner, Bill read a first time and ordered to be printed.

3078 CRIMINAL JUSTICE COMMISSION Ð REPORT ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE FITZGERALD RECOMMENDATIONS: The Deputy Speaker (Mr Bredhauer) tabled the following report— Criminal Justice Commission Ð Report on the Implementation of the Fitzgerald recommendations

3051-3052 STARCKE PASTORAL HOLDINGS ACQUISITION BILL: Minister for Lands (Mr Smith) moved Ð That leave be granted to bring in a Bill for an Act authorising the acquisition of certain environmentally significant land in Cape York, and for related purposes. Bill and Explanatory Notes presented by Mr Smith, Bill read a first time and ordered to be printed.

3053-3054 REGULATORY REFORM AMENDMENT BILL: Minister for Business, Industry and Regional Development (Mr Elder) moved - That leave be granted to bring in a Bill for an Act to amend the Regulatory Reform Act 1986. Bill and Explanatory Notes presented by Mr Elder, Bill read a first time and ordered to be printed.

3055-3056 REVENUE LAWS AMENDMENT BILL: Treasurer (Mr De Lacy) moved Ð That leave be granted to bring in a Bill for an Act to amend certain Acts administered by the Treasurer. Bill and Explanatory Notes presented by Mr De Lacy, Bill read a first time and ordered to be printed.

APPROPRIATION BILL (NO 2): Order of the day read for the adjourned debate on the motion of the Treasurer (Mr De Lacy) Ð That the Bill be now read a second time. Debate resumed. Papers: Mr Laming, during his speech, tabled the following papers— 3079 # Table showing number of welfare recipients, taxpayers and employed persons in Australia and on the Sunshine Coast 3080 # Newspaper articles relating to welfare recipients on the Sunshine Coast Register of Tabled Papers Ð First Session Ð FortyÐSeventh Parliament 87

FRIDAY, 17 SEPTEMBER 1993

P ETITIONS: The following petitions, lodged with the Clerk by the Members indicated, were tabled— 3081 Mr Mitchell, from 40 petitioners, praying that the Parliament of Queensland will ensure that monies are made available to complete the sealing of 33 kilometres of road at Belyando River. 3082 Ms Robson, from 12,737 petitioners, praying that the Parliament of Queensland will actively maintain legal sanctuary and permanent preservation for all native animals and plants in Queensland National Parks and revoke all sections of Acts which appear to allow hunting or gathering of native wildlife. 3083 Mr Hobbs, from 165 petitioners, praying that the Parliament of Queensland will take action to reverse the decision to close the Amby State School at the end of 1993.

S TATUTORY I NSTRUMENT: The following statutory instrument was tabled by the Clerk— Industrial Relations Act— 3084 Amendments to the Rules of Court of the Industrial Court promulgated on 12 October 1990.

GOVERNMENT P APERS: The following papers were tabled— Premier and Minister for Economic and Trade Development (Mr W Goss)— Reports for the year ended 30 June 1993— 3085 Department of the Premier, Economic and Trade Development 3086 Office of the Co-ordinator General 3087 Office of the Queensland Parliamentary Counsel 3088 Office of the Cabinet 3089 Public Sector Management Commission 3090 Queensland Public Sector Training Council 3091 Electoral and Administrative Review Commission Report for the period 1 July – 30 August 1993— 3092 Electoral and Administrative Review Commission (final report)

M INISTERIAL S TATEMENTS: 3093 (a) Minister for Family Services and Aboriginal and Islander Affairs (Ms Warner), by leave, made a ministerial statement on the draft Queensland Government strategy on disability services. Paper : Ms Warner during her statement tabled the following paper— 3094 # Draft Queensland Government Strategy on Disability Services. 3095 (b) Minister for Employment, Training and Industrial Relations (Mr Foley), by leave, made a ministerial statement on the details of the seven programs of the $150 million jobs plan and the results achieved by each of these programs.

QUESTIONS: Papers: Minister for Police and Emergency Services (Mr Braddy) tabled the following papers— 3096 # Details of trips on Government aircraft undertaken by Mr Cooper during 1989 3097 # Details of trips on Government aircraft undertaken by Mr Braddy during the period he has been Minister for Police for Emergency Services 14.10.92 to 28.1.93 Paper : Minister for Business, Industry and Regional Development (Mr Elder) tabled the following paper— 3098 # List of additions to the Queensland Business Licence Information Centre database of licences Papers: Deputy Leader of the Coalition (Mrs Sheldon) tabled the following papers— 3099 # Media Information Summary concerning the full cost and funding of every Goss Government election policy 3100 # Estimates of Receipts Ð Consolidated Fund Ð 1993Ð94 3101 # Unforseen expenditure in 1992Ð93 88 Register of Tabled Papers Ð First Session Ð FortyÐSeventh Parliament

TUESDAY, 5 OCTOBER 1993

3104 ASSENT TO BILLS: Message No 3 from the Governor was reported, informing the Assembly that Her Excellency the Governor had, in the name of Her Majesty, assented to the following Bills on 30 September 1993—

OMBUDSMAN Ð ANNUAL REPORT: The Speaker reported that he had received the following report— 3105 Annual Report of the Parliamentary Commissioner for Administrative Investigations Queensland 1992Ð93.

PAPERS: Mr Speaker informed the House that the following papers, received during the recess, had been tabled on the dates indicated— The Clerk of the Parliament— 28 September 1993 3102 Queensland Industry Development Corporation Annual Report for 1992Ð93 4 October 1993 3103 Parliamentary Service Commission Annual Report for 1992Ð93

P ETITIONS: The following petitions, lodged with the Clerk by the Members indicated, were tabled— 3106 Dr Watson, from 22 petitioners, praying that the Parliament of Queensland will enact legislation which secures the services provided by 29 railway branch lines which are to be closed. 3107 Mr Perrett, from 715 petitioners, praying that the proposed dam on Wide Bay Creek be not built. 3108 Mr Lingard, from 3,511 petitioners, praying for the construction of a new bridge across Jimboomba Creek at Jimboomba.

STATUTORY INSTRUMENTS: The following statutory instruments were tabled by the Clerk— Breakwater Island Casino Agreement Act— 3109 Breakwater Island Casino Agreement Variation Regulation 1993, No 347 New South WalesÐQueensland Border Rivers Amendment Act— 3110 Proclamation Ð the provisions of the Act not in force commence 17 September 1993, No 348 Primary Producers’ Organisation and Marketing Act— 3111 Primary Producers’ Organisation and Marketing (Egg Marketing Boards Extension) Regulation (No 3) 1993, No 349 Recording Of Evidence Act— 3112 Recording of Evidence Amendment Regulation (No 1) 1993, No 351 Sawmills Licensing Act— 3113 Sawmill Licensing Amendment Regulation (No 1) 1993, No 350

GOVERNMENT P APERS: The following papers were tabled— (a) Deputy Premier, Minister for Administrative Services and Minister for Rural Communities (Mr Burns)— 3114 Administrative Services Department Ð Annual Report for 1992-93 (b) The Treasurer (Mr De Lacy)— 3115 Queensland Investment Corporation Ð Annual Report for 1992-93 3116 Queensland Office of Financial Supervision Ð Annual Report for 1992-93 (c) Minister for Housing, Local Government and Planning (Mr Mackenroth)— Reports of the Local Government Commissioner in relation to Reviews of Internal (Electoral) Boundaries— 3117-3118 City Councils Ð Hervey Bay, Logan 3119 Shire Council Ð Banana

E XPENDITURE FOR THE O FFICE OF S PEAKER AND E STIMATES OF P ARLIAMENT: The Leader of the House (Mr Mackenroth) tabled the following papers— 3120 (a) Statement of Recurrent Expenditure in summary format for the Office of Speaker 1992-93; and Register of Tabled Papers Ð First Session Ð FortyÐSeventh Parliament 89

3121 (b) Estimates of the Legislative Assembly, the Parliamentary Service Commission and the Parliamentary Service for 1993-94 prepared in accordance with Section 54 of the Parliamentary Service Act.

S UBORDINATE LEGISLATION COMMITTEE Ð ANNUAL REPORT: Chairman of the Subordinate Legislation Committee (Mr J Sullivan) tabled the following report— 3122 Subordinate Legislation Committee Ð Annual Report for 1992-93

QUESTIONS: Papers: Minister for Justice and Attorney-General and Minister for the Arts (Mr Wells) tabled the following papers— 3123 # Answer to a question on notice concerning community service orders imposed by the Magistrates Courts in 1991/92 and 1992/93. 3124 # Table - Magistrates Courts appearance resulting in community service orders: Offence group by type of disposal, Queensland, 1990/91. 3125 # Table - Magistrates Courts appearance resulting in community service orders: Offence group by type of disposal, Queensland, 1991/92.

APPROPRIATION BILL (NO 2): Order of the day read for the further consideration of the Bill in Committee of the Whole House. Paper : Mr Littleproud, during his speech, tabled the following paper— 3126 # Electorate details of the Capital Works Program for Schools

ADJOURNMENT: The Leader of the House (Mr Mackenroth) moved Ð That the House do now adjourn. Papers: Mr Laming, during his speech, tabled the following papers— 3127 # Extract from Senate Hansard dated 17 September 1986, p 498 Ð Royal Commission into British nuclear tests in Australia Ð Government response and Ministerial statement. 3128 # Letter, dated 26 August 1993, from Minister for Defence to Mr P Slipper concerning Federal assistance for the clearance of unexploded ordnance from artillery ranges in the Kawana Waters area. 3129 # Newspaper article, dated 14 September 1993 – “Grenade makes sand far too hot to handle”.

WEDNESDAY, 6 OCTOBER 1993

P ETITIONS: The following petitions, lodged with the Clerk by the Members indicated, were tabled— 3130 Mr Laming, from 11 petitioners, praying for the development of a 24-hour service station to replace the existing Mooloolaba Toll Booth on the Sunshine Motorway. 3131 Mr Campbell, from 29 petitioners, praying that the parole period be removed when sentencing child molesters, that offenders are given and serve maximum sentences and that their names be released for publication. 3132 Mr Laming, from 188 petitioners, praying that traffic lights be installed at the corner of Tarcoola Avenue and Brisbane Road, Mooloolaba. 3133 Mr Welford, from 105 petitioners, praying that sufficient funds be provided in the 1993/94 Budget to enable State Education Department Subsidies (SEDS) to continue to provide adequate funding for community kindergartens and that extra funding be also provided for The Creche and Kindergarten Association. 3134 Mr Stoneman, from 1,839 petitioners, praying that police numbers be increased and that laws be amended to provide parents, teachers, police and the courts with sufficient powers to effectively deal with youth crime. 3135 Mr Littleproud, from 138 petitioners, praying that the funding allocation for the State Education Department (SEDS) Program be not reduced.

S TATUTORY INSTRUMENTS: The following statutory instruments were tabled by the Clerk— Auctioneers and Agents Act— 3136 Auctioneers and Agents (Declaration of Banks) Amendment Order (No 2) 1993, No 353 90 Register of Tabled Papers Ð First Session Ð FortyÐSeventh Parliament

Cairns Casino Agreement Act— 3137 Cairns Casino Agreement Regulation 1993, No 361 Clean Air Act— 3138 Clean Air (Prohibition of Use of Leaded Fuel Oil) Regulation 1993, No 368 Credit Act— 3139 Credit (Continuing Credit Contracts Ð Fees and Charges) Amendment Order (No 2) 1993, No 362 Harbours Act— 3140 Harbours (Ports Corporation) Amendment ByÐlaw (No 1) 1993, No 363 Health Act— 3141 Refuse Management Amendment Regulation (No 2) 1993, No 367 Health Services Act— 3142 Health Services (Public Hospitals Fees and Charges) Amendment Regulation (No 2) 1993, No 358 Land Act— 3143 Land Amendment Regulation (No 2) 1993, No 357 3144 Lands Legislation Amendment Regulation (No 2) 1993, No 356 Lands Legislation Amendment Act— 3144 Lands Legislation Amendment Regulation (No 2) 1993, No 356 3145 Proclamation Ð the provisions of the Act not in force commence 17 September 1993, No 355 Mining (Fossicking) Act— 3146 Mining (Fossicking) Amendment Regulation (No 1) 1993, No 360 3147 Proclamation Ð declaring procedures for the prospecting, exploring or mining in the Yowah Designated Area, No 359 Public Trustee Act— 3148 Public Trustee Amendment Regulation (No 3) 1993, No 352 3149 Public Trustee Amendment Regulation (No 4) 1993, No 366 Pyramid Selling Schemes (Elimination) Act— 3150 Pyramid Selling Schemes (Elimination) Exemption Regulation 1993, No 354 State Housing Act— 3151 State Housing Interest Rate Order (No 2) 1993, No 365 State Housing (Freeholding of Land) Act— 3152 State Housing (Freeholding of Land) Interest Rate Order (No 2) 1993, No 364

GOVERNMENT P APERS: The following papers were tabled— (a) The Premier and Minister for Economic and Trade Development (Mr W Goss) 3153 Australian Financial Institutions Commission Ð Annual Report 1992Ð93 (b) Minister for Transport and Minister Assisting the Premier on Economic and Trade Development (Mr Hamill)— 3154 Department of Transport Ð Annual Report 1992Ð93 3155 Queensland Railways Ð Annual Report 1992Ð93 (c) Minister for Justice and Attorney–General and Minister for the Arts (Mr Wells)— 3156 Criminal Justice Commission Ð Annual Report 1992Ð93 (d) Minister for Health (Mr Hayward)— 3157 Queensland Institute of Medical Research Ð Annual Report 1992Ð93 3158 Queensland Institute of Medical Research Trust Ð Annual Report 1992Ð93

M INISTERIAL S TATEMENTS: 3159 (a) The Premier and Minister for Economic and Trade Development (Mr W Goss), by leave, made a ministerial statement concerning the temporary appointment of Mr Ronald Tilley. 3160 (b) Minister for Family Services and Aboriginal and Islander Affairs (Ms Warner), by leave, made a ministerial statement concerning the Child Protection Register.

ADJOURNMENT: Minister for Primary Industries (Mr Casey) moved Ð That the House do now adjourn. Paper : Mr Davidson, during his speech, tabled the following paper— 3161 # Copy of newspaper advertisement from QUT Student Guild in relation to university fees to result from the implementation of a GST. Register of Tabled Papers Ð First Session Ð FortyÐSeventh Parliament 91

THURSDAY, 7 OCTOBER 1993

P ETITIONS: The following petitions, lodged with the Clerk by the Members indicated, were tabled— 3166 Mr Quinn, from 12 petitioners, praying that the proposed sale of the Bardon Professional Development Centre and adjoining Crown land be re-considered to enable it to be retained for educational purposes in its bushland setting. 3167 Mr Slack, from 4 petitioners, praying that the Parliament of Queensland will actively maintain legal sanctuary and permanent preservation for all native animals and plants in Queensland National Parks and revoke all sections of Acts which appear to allow hunting or gathering of native wildlife. 3168 Mrs Edmond, from 54 petitioners, praying that sufficient funds be provided in the 1993/94 Budget to enable State Education Department Subsidies (SEDS) to continue to provide adequate funding for community kindergartens and that extra funding be also provided for The Creche and Kindergarten Association.

S TATUTORY I NSTRUMENT: The following statutory instrument was tabled by the Clerk— Vocational Education, Training and Employment Act — 3169 Amendment of TAFETEQ Rules relating to fees and charges, effective from 1 January 1994

GOVERNMENT P APERS: The following papers were tabled— (a) The Treasurer (Mr De Lacy)— 3170 Queensland Machine Gaming Commission Ð Annual Report for 1992Ð93 (b) Minister for Police and Emergency Services (Mr Braddy)— 3171 Queensland Fire Brigades Employees’ Superannuation Plan – Annual Report for 1992Ð93

QUESTIONS: Papers: Deputy Leader of the Coalition (Mrs Sheldon) tabled the following papers— 3172 # Letter, dated 7 September 1993, from Deputy Leader of the Coalition to the Minister for Tourism Sport and Racing concerning Native Title Claims over the 3173 # Extract from Weekend Australian of 4 September 1993 Ð Native Title Claim over land and adjacent seas along the Kimberley coastline

APPROPRIATION BILL (NO 2): Order of the day read for the further consideration of the Bill in Committee of the Whole House. Papers: Mr Beattie, during his speech, tabled the following papers— 3174 # Schedule of railway lines closed 1955Ð87 3175 # Extract from Toowoomba Chronicle of 2 October 1993 – “Qld Rail Chief announces a freeze on freight rates” Papers: Ms Simpson, during her speech, tabled the following papers— 3176 # Newspaper article in relation to the Yandina bypass proposal 3177 # Planning balance sheet

3162-3163 TRANSPORT INFRASTRUCTURE (RAILWAYS) AMENDMENT BILL: Minister for Transport and Minister Assisting the Premier on Economic and Trade Development (Mr Hamill) moved Ð That leave be granted to bring in a Bill for an Act to amend the Transport Infrastructure (Railways) Act 1991. Bill and Explanatory Notes presented by Mr Hamill, Bill read a first time and ordered to be printed.

3164-3165 EAGLE FARM RACECOURSE BILL: Minister for Tourism, Sport and Racing (Mr Gibbs) moved Ð That leave be granted to bring in a Bill for an Act to consolidate and amend the law for the management and development of Eagle Farm racecourse, and for related purposes. Bill and Explanatory Notes presented by Mr Gibbs, Bill read a first time and ordered to be printed. 92 Register of Tabled Papers Ð First Session Ð FortyÐSeventh Parliament

FRIDAY, 8 OCTOBER 1993

P ETITIONS: The following petitions, lodged with the Clerk by the Members indicated, were tabled— 3178 Ms Robson, from 829 petitioners, praying that the Parliament of Queensland will reject any development proposal, private, commercial or otherwise in the Noosa National Park. 3179 Mr Mitchell, from 410 petitioners, praying that the Parliament of Queensland will ensure that monies are made available to complete the sealing of 33 kilometres of road at Belyando River.

G OVERNMENT P APERS: The following papers were tabled— Minister for Housing, Local Government and Housing (Mr Mackenroth)— 3180-3182 Reports of the Local Government Commissioner in relation to Reviews of Internal (Electoral) Boundaries— Shire Councils Ð Cardwell, Johnstone and Moreton

M INISTERIAL S TATEMENT: 3183 Minister for Corrective Services and Consumer Affairs (Mr Milliner), by leave, made a ministerial statement concerning a disturbance at Wacol Correctional Centre.

QUESTIONS: Questions were asked. Paper : Leader of the Opposition (Mr Borbidge) tabled the following paper— 3184 # Photocopy of a business card for Ron Tilley Paper : The Premier and Minister for Economic and Trade Development (Mr W Goss) tabled the following paper— 3185 # Letter, dated 21 July 1993, from the Premier of Queensland to the Chairman of the Criminal Justice Commission concerning the Criminal Justice Commission Advisory Committee on Illicit Drugs Discussion Paper Papers: Mr Cooper tabled the following papers— 3186 # Australian Liquor, Hospitality and Miscellaneous Workers Union Ð Media release Ð “Disaster Awaits Ambulance Service” 3187 # Memorandum, dated 10 September 1993, from Deputy Commissioner of the Operations Bureau of Emergency Services concerning response times by the Ambulance Service

APPROPRIATION BILL (NO 2): Order of the day read for the further consideration of the Bill in Committee of the Whole House. Paper : Minister for Primary Industries (Mr Casey) tabled the following paper- 3188 # Table showing the allocation to each program within the Primary Industries Department 1993/94.

TUESDAY, 12 OCTOBER 1993

P ETITIONS: The following petitions, lodged with the Clerk by the Members indicated, were tabled— 3189 Mr Springborg, from 40 petitioners, praying that the Parliament of Queensland will not cut educational funding which would result in the lowering of the quality of education. 3190 Mr Livingstone, from 42 petitioners, praying that the expansion program for the Cairns International Airport be suspended until an independent study into alternative sites is carried out and that, in the interim, a curfew apply between 11 pm and 6 am. 3191 Mr Davidson, from 418 petitioners, praying that the proposal of the Management of the Great Sandy Region to close certain beaches and/or access roads on Fraser Island be discarded. 3192 Mr Davidson, from 2,195 petitioners, praying that the Parliament of Queensland will ensure that all of the beach on the Noosa North Shore be kept open to vehicular traffic. Register of Tabled Papers Ð First Session Ð FortyÐSeventh Parliament 93

S TATUTORY INSTRUMENTS: The following statutory instruments were tabled by the Clerk— Casino Control Act— 3193 Casino Control Amendment Regulation (No 2) 1993, No 369 Government Owned Corporations Act— 3194 Government Owned Corporations Regulation 1993, No 370 Local Government Act— 3195 Local Government (Mission Beach Marine Facilities Joint Board) Regulation 1993, No 372 3196 Local Government (Shire of Cooloola) Regulation 1993, No 373 Mineral Resources Act— 3197 Mineral Resources Amendment Regulation (No 12) 1993, No 375 Trustee Companies Amendment Act— 3198 Proclamation Ð the provisions of the Act that are not in force commence 16 October 1993, No 374 Water Resources Act— 3199 Water Resources (Outstanding Water Charges) Amendment Regulation (No 2) 1993, No 371

GOVERNMENT P APERS: The following papers were tabled— (a) Deputy Premier, Minister for Administrative Services and Minister for Rural Communities (Mr Burns)— 3200 Board of Professional Engineers of Queensland Ð Annual Report for 1992Ð93 (b) Minister for Primary Industries (Mr Casey)— 3201 Brisbane Market Trust Ð Annual Report for 1992Ð93 (c) Minister for Police and Emergency Services (Mr Braddy)— 3202 Queensland Police Service Ð Annual Report for 1992Ð93 3203 Queensland Police Service Ð Statistical Review for 1992Ð93 3204 Bureau of Emergency Services Ð Annual Report for 1992Ð93 (d) Minister for Education (Mr Comben)— 3205 Department of Education Ð Annual Report for 1992Ð93

P ARLIAMENTARY CRIMINAL JUSTICE COMMITTEE Ð REPORTS: Chairman of the Parliamentary Criminal Justice Committee (Mr Davies) tabled the following papers— 3206 (a) Report of a Review of the CJC’s use of its power under section 3.1 of the Criminal Justice Act 1989 Ð Part B Ð Report, Conclusions and Recommendations 3207 (b) Review of the Criminal Justice Commission’s Report on SP Bookmaking and Related Criminal Activities in Queensland (August 1991)

APPROPRIATION BILL (NO 2): Order of the day read for the further consideration of the Bill in Committee of the Whole House. Paper : Mr Laming, during his speech, tabled the following paper— 3208 # Letter, dated 24 June 1993, in relation to the need for facilities at the Maroochydore State High school.

ADJOURNMENT: The Leader of the House (Mr Mackenroth) moved Ð That the House do now adjourn. Papers: Mr Stoneman, during his speech, tabled the following papers— 3209-3211 # Queensland Ambulance Service Accounts (3) for Mrs J C Ludwig 3212 # Map showing the location of the Ayr District Hospital, Home for the Aged and the Ayr Ambulance Service

WEDNESDAY, 13 OCTOBER 1993

I NFORMATION COMMISSIONER Ð ANNUAL REPORT: The Speaker tabled the following report— 3213 Office of the Information Commissioner Ð Annual Report for 1992Ð93

QUEENSLAND AUDIT O FFICE Ð REPORTS: The Speaker tabled the following reports— 3214 Queensland Audit Office Ð Annual Report for 1992Ð93 3215 Queensland Audit Office Ð Auditing Standards 94 Register of Tabled Papers Ð First Session Ð FortyÐSeventh Parliament

P ETITION: The following petition, lodged with the Clerk by the Member indicated, was tabled— 3216 Mr Connor, from 187 petitioners, praying that the booking fee for pensioners’ free rail travel be abolished and that the concession include free sleeping berth accommodation.

S TATUTORY I NSTRUMENT: The following statutory instrument was tabled by the Clerk— Land Act— 3217 Local Guidelines for Tree Clearing, sections 250(1) and (18) of the Land Act 1962 Ð Land Regulation 1988

GOVERNMENT P APERS: The following papers were tabled— (a) Minister for Housing, Local Government and Planning (Mr Mackenroth)— 3218 Queensland Department of Housing, Local Government and Planning Ð Annual Report for 1992Ð93 3219-3220 Reports of the Local Government Commissioner in relation to Reviews of Internal (Electoral) Boundaries— Shire Councils Ð Albert and Esk 3221 Erratum Ð Report of the Local Government Commissioner in relation to Review of Internal (Electoral) Boundaries— Shire Council Ð Eacham (b) Minister for Family Services and Aboriginal and Islander Affairs (Ms Warner)— 3222 Department of Family Services and Aboriginal and Islander Affairs Ð Annual Report for 1992Ð93 3223 Intellectually Disabled Citizens Council of Queensland Ð Annual Report for 1992Ð93 (c) Minister for Minerals and Energy (Mr McGrady)— 3224 Department of Minerals and Energy Ð Annual Report for 1992Ð93

M INISTERIAL S TATEMENTS: 3225 (a) Minister for Transport and Minister Assisting the Premier on Economic and Trade Development (Mr Hamill), by leave, made a ministerial statement concerning the seaÐworthiness of visiting vessels. 3226 (b) Minister for Housing, Local Government and Planning (Mr Mackenroth), by leave, made a ministerial statement concerning the Task Force Report on Private Professional Certification. Paper : Mr Mackenroth, during his statement, tabled the following paper— 3227 # Task Force on Private Professional Certification Ð Report on Building and Sub Division Works and Plans, dated September 1993 3228 (c) Minister for Consumer Affairs and Corrective Services (Mr Milliner), by leave, made a ministerial statement concerning the search of the Wacol Correctional Centre and a disturbance at the Rockhampton Correction Centre.

P ARLIAMENTARY COMMITTEE OF PUBLIC WORKS Ð REPORT AND TRANSCRIPT OF PUBLIC HEARING: Chairman of the Parliamentary Public Works Committee (Ms Spence) tabled the following papers— 3229 Report of an Inquiry into the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre 3230-3231 Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre Ð Transcripts of a Public Hearing held in Brisbane on 2 and 3 August 1993

QUESTIONS: Questions were asked. Paper : Minister for Tourism, Sport and Racing (Mr Gibbs) tabled the following paper— 3232 # Letter, dated 8 October 1993, from M A Barnes, Chief Officer, Complaints Section, Official Misconduct Division, Criminal Justice Commission, to Messrs O’Shea, Corser and Wadley, Solicitors, concerning the Queensland Turf Club Paper : Mr Santoro tabled the following paper— 3233 # Airport ambulance station status from 18 to 27 September 1993 and from 30 September to 3 October 1993

APPROPRIATION BILL (NO 2): Order of the day read for the further consideration of the Bill in Committee of the Whole House. Paper : Mr Beattie, during his speech, tabled the following paper— 3234 # Brisbane Central Electorate Ð Table of expenditure Ð Commonwealth Building Better Cities funds. Register of Tabled Papers Ð First Session Ð FortyÐSeventh Parliament 95

REVENUE LAWS AMENDMENT BILL: Order of the day read for the adjourned debate on the motion of the Treasurer (Mr De Lacy) Ð That the Bill be now read a second time. Debate resumed. Paper : Mr Connor, during his speech, tabled the following paper— 3235 # Letter, dated 4 October 1993, relating to Land Tax Paper : Mr De Lacy, during his speech, tabled the following paper— 3236 # Letter, dated 11 October 1993, from A Dadic, Manager, Program Support, Business Taxes, Australian Taxation Office, concerning debits tax

ADJOURNMENT: The Leader of the House (Mr Mackenroth) moved Ð That the House do now adjourn. Papers: Mr Szczerbanik, during his speech, tabled the following paper— 3237 # NPA Ð Albert newsletter concerning the Eastern Corridor 3238 # Article concerning Paul Flann, National Party candidate for the State seat of Albert

THURSDAY, 14 OCTOBER 1993

G OVERNMENT P APERS: The following papers were tabled— (a) Deputy Premier, Minister for Administrative Services and Minister for Rural Communities (Mr Burns)— 3245 Parliamentary Committee of Public Works Ð Report of an Inquiry into replacement schools for Herberton and Mission Beach Ð Government response (b) Minister for Employment, Training and Industrial Relations (Mr Foley)— 3246 Department of Employment, Vocational Education, Training and Industrial Relations Ð Annual Report for 1992Ð93

RETURN TO ORDER Ð PAYMENTS MADE TO BARRISTERS AND SOLICITORS: Minister for Justice and Attorney-General and Minister for the Arts (Mr Wells) tabled the following paper pursuant to order of the Legislative Assembly dated 27 August 1993— 3247 Payments made by the Government to Barristers and Solicitors during the 1992Ð93 financial year, together with the names of the recipients and the amounts received.

M INISTERIAL S TATEMENTS: 3248 (a) The Treasurer (Mr De Lacy), by leave, made a ministerial statement concerning the management of the public sector superannuation schemes. 3249 (b) Minister for Primary Industries (Mr Casey), by leave, made a ministerial statement concerning his recent overseas visit to discuss water resources issues in USA, Queensland trade with the European Community and the work of the Queensland Department of Primary Industries for the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations, World Food Program and International Fund for Agricultural Development. Paper : Mr Casey, during his statement, tabled the following paper— 3250 # Itinerary for the overseas trip by the Minister for Primary Industries Ð 19 September to 4 October 1993 3251 (c) Minister for Health (Mr Hayward), by leave, made a ministerial statement concerning the release of a discussion paper on a review of the Juvenile Smoking Suppression Act 1905. Paper : Mr Hayward, during his statement, tabled the following paper— 3252 # Discussion Paper Ð The availability and marketing of tobacco products to children and adolescents, dated October 1993

APPROPRIATION BILL (NO 2): Order of the day read for the further consideration of the Bill in Committee of the Whole House. Papers: Mr Beattie, during his speech, tabled the following papers— 3253 # Newspaper articles (4) concerning decriminalisation of marijuana. Papers: Mr Davies, during his speech, tabled the following papers— 3254 # Letter, dated 2 August 1993, from former Police Commissioner N R Newnham, concerning joint operations between the Queensland Police Service and the Criminal Justice Commission 3255 # Memorandum, dated 27 September 1993, from the Criminal Justice Commission concerning a joint organised crime task force 96 Register of Tabled Papers Ð First Session Ð FortyÐSeventh Parliament

3239-3240 VOCATIONAL EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT AMENDMENT BILL: Minister for Employment, Training and Industrial Relations (Mr Foley) moved Ð That leave be granted to bring in a Bill for an Act to amend the Vocational Education, Training and Employment Act 1991. Bill and Explanatory Notes presented by Mr Foley, Bill read a first time and ordered to be printed.

3241-3242 BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY (PORTABLE LONG SERVICE LEAVE) AMENDMENT BILL: Minister for Employment, Training and Industrial Relations (Mr Foley) moved Ð That leave be granted to bring in a Bill for an Act to amend the Building and Construction Industry (Portable Long Service Leave) Act 1991. Bill and Explanatory Notes presented by Mr Foley, Bill read a first time and ordered to be printed.

3243-3244 LANDS LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL: Minister for Lands (Mr Smith) moved - That leave be granted to bring in a Bill for an Act to amend certain Acts administered by the Minister for Lands, and for other purposes Bill and Explanatory Notes presented by Mr Smith, Bill read a first time and ordered to be printed.

FRIDAY, 15 OCTOBER 1993

G OVERNMENT P APERS: The following papers were tabled— (a) Minister for Education (Mr Comben)— 3256 Parliamentary Committee of Public Works Ð Report of an Inquiry into replacement schools for Herberton and Mission Beach Ð Government response (b) Minister for Justice and Attorney-General and Minister for the Arts (Mr Wells)— 3257 The Public Trustee of Queensland Ð Annual Report for 1992Ð93 (c) Minister for Lands (Mr Smith)— 3258 Department of Lands Ð Annual Report for 1992Ð93

M INISTERIAL S TATEMENTS: 3259 (a) Minister for Primary Industries (Mr Casey), by leave, made a ministerial statement relating to his decision to approve an extension of time for the Atherton Tableland Maize Marketing Board to table its annual report for 1992Ð93. 3260 (b) Minister for Education (Mr Comben), by leave, made a ministerial statement on his official visit to New Zealand. Paper : Mr Comben, during his statement, tabled the following paper— 3261 # Meeting summary notes of the visit by the Minister for Education during 22 to 24 September 1993 3262 (c) Minister for Justice and Attorney-General and Minister for the Arts (Mr Wells), by leave, made a ministerial statement relating to the annual report of the Court of Appeal. Paper : Mr Wells, during his statement, tabled the following paper— 3263 # Court of Appeal Ð Annual Report for 1992Ð93 3264 (d) Minister for Justice and Attorney-General and Minister for the Arts (Mr Wells), by leave, made a ministerial statement concerning the report and determination made by the Salaries and Allowances Tribunal on judicial salaries and allowances. Paper : Mr Wells, during his statement, tabled the following paper— 3265 # Salaries and Allowances Tribunal Ð Fourteenth report, dated 31 August 1993 3266 (e) Minister for Business, Industry and Regional Development (Mr Elder), by leave, made a ministerial statement concerning his visit to Korea during 5 to 12 September 1993. Paper : Mr Elder, during his statement, tabled the following paper— 3267 # Itinerary and detailed report on Ministerial visit to Korea Register of Tabled Papers Ð First Session Ð FortyÐSeventh Parliament 97

P ARLIAMENTARY COMMITTEE FOR ELECTORAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW Ð REPORT ON REVIEW OF PARLIAMENTARY COMMITTEES: Chairman of the Parliamentary Committee for Electoral and Administrative Review (Dr Clark) tabled the following report— 3268 Report on Review of Parliamentary Committees 3269 Submissions received during the Inquiry on the review of Parliamentary Committees

P ARLIAMENTARY CRIMINAL JUSTICE COMMITTEE Ð REPORT Ð VISIT TO NEW ZEALAND AND WESTERN AUSTRALIA: Chairman of the Parliamentary Criminal Justice Committee (Mr Davies) tabled the following report— 3270 Report on the visit to Wellington, New Zealand and Perth, Western Australia in relation to the Committee’s inquiry into police powers in Queensland

APPROPRIATION BILL (NO 2): Order of the day read for the further consideration of the Bill in Committee of the Whole House. Paper : Mr Stoneman, during his speech, tabled the following paper— 3271 # Letter, dated 23 July 1993, from Dr M J Culpan to Ms Bunter relating to an anonymous complaint

TUESDAY, 9 NOVEMBER 1993

3305 ASSENT TO BILLS: Message No 4 from the Governor was reported, informing the Assembly that Her Excellency the Governor had, in the name of Her Majesty, assented to the following Bills on 25 October 1993—

P ARLIAMENTARY COMMITTEE OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS Ð Report on the Financial Management of the Department of Primary Industries: Mr Speaker informed the House that the following report, received during the recess, had been tabled on 3 November 1993— 3281 Parliamentary Committee of Public Accounts Ð Report on the Financial Management of the Department of Primary Industries 3282 Accompanying documents - Issues Paper, Questions for the Public Hearing and correspondence.

P APERS: Mr Speaker informed the House that the following papers, received during the recess, had been tabled by the Clerk on the dates indicated— 26 October 1993— Annual Reports for 1992–93— 3272 Department of Consumer Affairs 3273 Podiatrists Board of Queensland 3274 Queensland Treasury Corporation Ð Capital Market Operations 3275 Suncorp Insurance and Finance 27 October 1993— 3277 Department of Lands Ð Annual Report for 1992Ð93 Ð Addendum 3276 Trustees of the Parliamentary Contributory Superannuation Fund Ð Annual Report for 1992Ð93 1 November 1993— 3278 Queensland Coal Board Ð Annual Report for 1992Ð93 2 November 1993— Annual Reports for 1992–93— 3279 Optometrists Board of Queensland 3280 Royal Brisbane Hospital Research Foundation 3 November 1993— 3283 Department of Primary Industries Ð Annual Report for 1992Ð93 5 November 1993— Annual Reports for 1992–93— 3284 Retail Shop Lease Tribunal 3285 Police Superannuation Board 8 November 1993— 3286 Tertiary Entrance Procedures Authority Ð Annual Report for 1992Ð93 98 Register of Tabled Papers Ð First Session Ð FortyÐSeventh Parliament

P ETITIONS: The following petitions, lodged with the Clerk by the Members indicated, were tabled— 3306 Mr FitzGerald, from 97 petitioners, praying that an improved railmotor shuttle service be provided to service Gatton, Helidon and Laidley and that buses not be considered as an alternative when the electrification of the railway to Rosewood is completed. 3307 Mr J Goss, from 19 petitioners, praying that the Parliament of Queensland will take action through the Minister for Local Government, Housing and Planning to ensure that the decision of the Soorley Administration to increase superannuation entitlements for Brisbane City Council Aldermen be not approved. 3308 Mr J Goss, from 7,271 petitioners, praying that the Parliament of Queensland will support the Association of Motoring Clubs of Queensland for the right of the individual to own and drive the motor vehicle of their choice without Government interference by way of persecution, discrimination, overtaxing, or limiting the age of vehicles on our roads. 3309 Mrs Sheldon, from 204 petitioners, praying that steps be taken to alleviate road surface noise levels on The Nicklin Way between the Beerburrum Street intersection and Caloundra Road.

S TATUTORY INSTRUMENTS: The following statutory instruments were tabled by the Clerk— Appeal Costs Fund Act— 3310 Appeal Costs Fund Amendment Regulation (No 1) 1993, No 387 Education (Teacher Registration) Act— 3311 Education (Teacher Registration) Amendment By-law (No 2) 1993, No 383 Fauna Conservation Act— 3312 Fauna Conservation Amendment Regulation (No 2) 1993, No 379 Fruit Marketing Organisation Act— 3313 Fruit Marketing (Committee of Direction Levies) Amendment Regulation (No 1) 1993, No 400 Golden Casket Art Union Act— 3314 Golden Casket (On-Line) Amendment Rule (No 2) 1993, No 380 Harbours Act— 3315 Harbours (Abbot Point) Amendment By-law (No 4) 1993, No 398 3316 Harbours (Repeal of Orders) Regulation 1993, No 391 Health Act— 3317 Health (Analyst’s Certificate) Regulation 1993, No 402 Land Tax Act— 3318 Land Tax Amendment Regulation (No 1) 1993, No 397 Local Government Act— 3319 Local Government (External Boundaries of Cities of Brisbane and Logan) Regulation 1993, No 392 3320 Reference, dated 1 November 1993, of a reviewable local government matter relating to the Shire of Clifton. Magistrates Courts Act— 3321 Magistrates Courts Amendment Rules (No 1) 1993, No 388 Magistrates Courts Jurisdiction Amendment Act— 3322 Proclamation Ð the provisions of the Act not in force commence 1 November 1993, No 384 National Parks and Wildlife Act— 3323 National Park 56 County of Tingarra (Extension) Order 1993, No 378 Nursing Act— 3324 Nursing By-law 1993, No 394 3325 Proclamation Ð the provisions for the Act (other than section 75(2)(b)(i)) commence 1 November 1993, No 393 Officials in Parliament Act— 3326 Proclamation Ð that certain officers of the Crown liable to retire from office on political grounds are capable of being elected Members of the Legislative Assembly and sitting and voting in the Legislative Assembly at the same time, No 381 Partnership (Limited Liability) Act— 3327 Partnership (Limited Liability) Regulation 1993, No 386 Primary Producers’ Organisation and Marketing Act— 3328 Primary Producers’ (Prescription of Growers) Regulation 1993, No 399 Psychologists Act— 3329 Psychologists By-law 1993, No 395 Register of Tabled Papers Ð First Session Ð FortyÐSeventh Parliament 99

Small Claims Tribunal Act— 3330 Small Claims Tribunals Regulation 1993, No 385 Statutory Bodies Financial Arrangements Act— 3331 Statutory Bodies Financial Arrangements (Investment) Amendment Regulation (No 1) 1993, No 376 Statutory Instruments Act— 3332 Statutory Instruments Amendment Regulation (No 8) 1993, No 382 Stock Act— 3333 Stock (Cattle Tick) Notice 1993, No 401 Superannuation (Government and Other Employees) Act— 3334 Superannuation (Definition of Employee Ð Border Rivers Commission) Order 1993, No 390 Surveyors Act— 3335 Surveyors Amendment Regulation (No 1) 1993, No 389 Wet Tropics World Heritage Protection and Management Act— 3336 Proclamation Ð the Act (other than sections 56 and 57) commences 1 November 1993, No 396 Workplace Health and Safety Act— 3337 Workplace Health and Safety Amendment Regulation (No 4) 1993, No 377

GOVERNMENT P APERS: The following papers were tabled— (a) Premier, Minister for Economic and Trade Development (Mr W Goss)— 3338 Bikeways Project Board Ð Annual Report for 1992Ð93 (b) Deputy Premier, Minister for Emergency Services and Minister for Rural Communities and Consumer Affairs (Mr Burns)— 3339 Trustees of the Funeral Benefit Trust Fund Ð Annual Report for 1992Ð93 (c) The Treasurer (Mr De Lacy)— Annual Reports for 1992–93— 3340 Mortgage Secondary Market Board 3341 Nominal Defendant (Queensland) 3342 Queensland Treasury 3343 Queensland Industry Development Corporation - Government Schemes 3344 Queensland Government Superannuation Schemes (d) Minister for Transport and Minister Assisting the Premier on Economic and Trade Development (Mr Hamill)— Annual Reports for 1992–93— 3345 Bundaberg Port Authority 3346 Cairns Port Authority 3347 Gladstone Port Authority 3348 Port of Brisbane Authority 3349 Rockhampton Port Authority 3350 Townsville Port Authority (e) Minister for Primary Industries (Mr Casey)— 3351 Queensland Hen Quota Committee Ð Annual Report to 25 June 1993 Annual Reports for 1992–93— 3352 Bureau of Sugar Experiment Stations 3353 Chicken Meat Industry Committee 3354 Council of Agriculture 3355 Gladstone Area Water Board 3356 Grain Research Foundation 3357 Queensland Commercial Fishermen's Organisation 3358 Queensland Dairy Industry Authority 3359 Queensland Fish Board 3360 Queensland Fish Management Authority 3361 Queensland Sugar Corporation 3362 Timber Research and Development Advisory Council of Queensland Reports— 3363 Exporting Queensland Primary Products Ð unlocking a new view of the future 3364 Government response to Parliamentary Public Accounts Committee Report No 24 relating to matters concerning the Department of Primary Industries (f) Minister for Police and Minister for Corrective Services (Mr Braddy)— 3365 Queensland Corrective Services Commission Ð Annual Report for 1992Ð93 100 Register of Tabled Papers Ð First Session Ð FortyÐSeventh Parliament

(g) Minister for Housing, Local Government and Planning (Mr Mackenroth)— 3366 Report on reviewable local government matters and electoral arrangements for the 1994 Local Authority Elections— , Shire of Pioneer, parts of the Shires of Whitsunday, Mirani and Sarina Annual Reports for 1992–93— 3367 Queensland Building Services Authority 3368 Queensland Local Government Superannuation Board 3369 Queensland Local Government Grants Commission (h) Minister for Health (Mr Hayward)— Annual Reports for 1992–93— 3370 Chiropractors and Osteopaths Board of Queensland 3371 Dental Board of Queensland 3372 Dental Technicians and Dental Prosthetists Board of Queensland 3373 Medical Board of Queensland 3374 Nurses Registration Board of Queensland 3375 Occupational Therapists Board of Queensland 3376 Pharmacy Board of Queensland 3377 Physiotherapists Board of Queensland 3378 Prince Charles Hospital Foundation 3379 Princess Alexandra Hospital Research and Development Foundation 3380 Psychologists Board of Queensland 3381 Royal Children's Hospital Foundation 3382 Royal Women's Hospital Research and Development Foundation 3383 Speech Pathologists Board (i) Minister for Environment and Heritage (Ms Robson)— Reports— 3384 Management Public Information Paper 3385 Whitsunday National and Marine Parks Draft Management Plan Annual Reports for 1992–93— 3386 Department of Environment and Heritage 3387 National Trust of Queensland

M INISTERIAL ARRANGEMENTS: 3388 The Premier, Minister for Economic and Trade Development (Mr W Goss), by leave, informed the House of the following changes to the second Goss Ministry— Paper : Mr W Goss tabled the following paper— 3389 # Copy of the Queensland Government Gazette Extraordinary of 18 September 1993 containing the relevant notifications.

M INISTERIAL S TATEMENTS: (a) Minister for Transport (Mr Hamill), by leave, made a ministerial statement concerning the recent transport and trade mission to Vietnam. Paper : Mr Hamill, during his statement, tabled the following paper— 3390 # Itinerary for Transport and Trade Mission to Vietnam during the period 20Ð27 October 1993 3391 (b) Minister for Justice and Attorney-General and Minister for the Arts (Mr Wells), by leave, made a ministerial statement concerning the first Annual Report of the Electoral Commission Queensland. Paper : Mr Wells, during his statement, tabled the following paper— 3392 # Electoral Commission Queensland Ð Annual Report for 1992Ð93

P ARLIAMENTARY CRIMINAL JUSTICE COMMITTEE Ð REPORT INTO ALLEGATIONS MADE BY ROBERT DAVID BUTLER AND CHRISTOPHER CHARLES ADAMS REGARDING FORMER SUPERINTENDENT JOHN WILLIAM HUEY AND THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE COMMISSION : Chairman of the Parliamentary Criminal Justice Committee (Mr Davies) tabled the following report— 3393 Parliamentary Criminal Justice Committee Ð Report into allegations made by Robert David Butler and Christopher Charles Adams regarding former Superintendent John William Huey and the Criminal Justice Commission Register of Tabled Papers Ð First Session Ð FortyÐSeventh Parliament 101

S TATEMENT BY MEMBER Ð REPORT ON CONFERENCE OF SAFELY ON THE ROAD: Mr Campbell, by leave, made a statement relating to the Safely on the Road to the 21st Century Conference. Papers: Mr Campbell, during his statement, tabled the following papers— 3394 # A Strategic Road Safety Research and Development Program for Australia Ð Draft Document 3395 # National Road Trauma Advisory Council Ð Report of the Working Party on Trauma Systems 3396 # Implementation Taskforce Ð National Action Plan for Road Safety Ð Draft Document 3397 # National Road Trauma Advisory Council Ð Conference on "Safely on the Road to the 21st Century" Ð Program 3398 # The National Road Safety Strategy

GENERAL BUSINESS Ð MATTERS OF PUBLIC INTEREST: The following Members addressed the House— Leader of the Opposition (Mr Borbidge), Messrs Beattie, Perrett, Barton, Santoro and Pitt. Paper : Mr Beattie, during his speech, tabled the following paper— 3399 # Article from Sunday Mail, dated 6 September 1993, entitled "Pollies pour on promises"

APPROPRIATION BILL (NO 2): Order of the day read for the further consideration of the Bill in Committee of the Whole House. Paper : Minister for Police and Corrective Services (Mr Braddy), during his speech, tabled the following paper— 3400 # Certified Unaudited Statement Ð Queensland Corrective Services Commission Ð Erratum

3287-3288 LICENSING FEES LEGISLATION (LIQUOR AND TOBACCO PRODUCTS) AMENDMENT BILL: The Treasurer (Mr De Lacy) moved - That leave be granted to bring in a Bill for an Act to amend the Liquor Act 1992 and the Tobacco Products (Licensing) Act 1988. Bill and Explanatory Notes presented by Mr De Lacy, Bill read a first time and ordered to be printed.

3289-3290 LIQUOR AMENDMENT BILL (NO 2): Minister for Tourism, Sport and Racing (Mr Gibbs) moved - That leave be granted to bring in a Bill for an Act to amend the Liquor Act 1992. Bill and Explanatory Notes presented by Mr Gibbs, Bill read a first time and ordered to be printed.

3291-3292 EGG INDUSTRY (RESTRUCTURING) BILL: Minister for Primary Industries (Mr Casey) moved - That leave be granted to bring in a Bill for an Act about the Queensland egg industry. Bill and Explanatory Notes presented by Mr Casey, Bill read a first time and ordered to be printed.

3293-3294 SUGAR INDUSTRY AMENDMENT BILL: Minister for Primary Industries (Mr Casey) moved - That leave be granted to bring in a Bill for an Act to amend the Sugar Industry Act 1991. Bill and Explanatory Notes presented by Mr Casey, Bill read a first time and ordered to be printed.

3295-3296 CRIMINAL LAW AMENDMENT BILL: Minister for Justice and Attorney-General and Minister for the Arts (Mr Wells) moved - That leave be granted to bring in a Bill for an Act to amend the Criminal Code. Bill and Explanatory Notes presented by Mr Wells, Bill read a first time and ordered to be printed.

3297-3298 LIMITATION OF ACTIONS AMENDMENT BILL: Minister for Justice and Attorney-General and Minister for the Arts (Mr Wells) moved - That leave be granted to bring in a Bill for an Act to amend the Limitation of Actions Act 1974. Bill and Explanatory Notes presented by Mr Wells, Bill read a first time and ordered to be printed. 102 Register of Tabled Papers Ð First Session Ð FortyÐSeventh Parliament

3299-3300 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION AMENDMENT BILL: Minister for Justice and Attorney- General and Minister for the Arts (Mr Wells) moved - That leave be granted to bring in a Bill for an Act to amend the Freedom of Information Act 1992. Bill and Explanatory Notes presented by Mr Wells, Bill read a first time and ordered to be printed.

3301-3302 HEALTH LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL: Minister for Health (Mr Hayward) moved - That leave be granted to bring in a Bill for an Act to amend certain Acts administered by the Minister of Health and to repeal the Inebriates Institutions Act 1896 and the Inebriates Institutions Act Amendment Act 1968. Bill and Explanatory Notes presented by Mr Hayward, Bill read a first time and ordered to be printed.

3303-3304 MIXED USE DEVELOPMENT AMENDMENT BILL: Minister for Housing, Local Government and Planning (Mr Mackenroth) moved - That leave be granted to bring in a Bill for an Act to amend the Mixed Use Development Act 1993. Bill and Explanatory Notes presented by Mr Mackenroth, Bill read a first time and ordered to be printed.

WEDNESDAY, 10 NOVEMBER 1993

CRIMINAL JUSTICE COMMISSION Ð FURTHER REPORT ON A REVIEW OF POLICE P OWERS IN QUEENSLAND: Mr Speaker informed the House that he had received the following report from the Chairman of the Criminal Justice Commission— 3416 Criminal Justice Commission Ð Report on a Review of Police Powers in Queensland Ð Volume III Ð Arrest Without Warrant, Demand Name and Address and MoveÐon Powers

P ETITIONS: The following petitions, lodged with the Clerk by the Members indicated, were tabled— 3417 Mr Laming, from 122 petitioners, praying for the development of a 24-hour service station to replace the existing Mooloolaba Toll Booth on the Sunshine Motorway. 3418 Mr J Goss, from 107 petitioners, praying that the intended clause in the new ‘Tenancy Law Reform Act’ not be proceeded with where it prevents management of a caravan park or relocatable home establishment from being able to immediately remove troublesome tenants. 3419 Mr Bennett, from 1,517 petitioners, praying for the construction of a High School at Tannum Sands allowing for the first intake of students in January 1995. 3420 Mr Burns, from 1,650 petitioners, praying that the Parliament of Queensland will familiarise itself with the demographic and socio-economic realities of the Lower Maroochy North Shore with a view to recognising and ameliorating the effects of the proposed toll on the Sunshine Motorway, north of the Bridge. 3421 Mr McElligott, from 2,502 petitioners, praying that the Parliament of Queensland will ensure that the 1925 Animals Protection Act is maintained and that the proposed new Animals Protection Bill be dropped completely. 3422 Mr Burns, from 831 petitioners, praying that the Parliament of Queensland will reject recommendations made in a consultants’ report to the Metropolitan East Region of the Department of Education and continue to provide special education and facilities at the Darling Point Special School.

G OVERNMENT P APERS: The following papers were tabled— (a) Minister for Tourism, Sport and Racing (Mr Gibbs)— Annual Reports for 1992–93— 3423 Queensland Harness Racing Board 3424 Totalisator Administration Board of Queensland 3425 Trustees of Albion Park Paceway (b) Minister for Transport and Minister Assisting the Premier on Economic and Trade Development (Mr Hamill)— Annual Reports for 1992–93— 3426 Gateway Bridge Company Limited 3427 Logan Motorway Company Limited 3428 Sunshine Motorway Company Limited Register of Tabled Papers Ð First Session Ð FortyÐSeventh Parliament 103

(c) Minister for Housing, Local Government and Planning (Mr Mackenroth)— 3429 Office of Local Government Commissioner Ð Annual Report for 1992Ð93 Reports of the Local Government Commissioner in relation to reviews of Internal (Electoral) Boundaries— 3430-3432 City Councils Ð Caloundra, Charters Towers and Gold Coast 3433-3438 Shire Councils Ð Burdekin, Caboolture, Croydon, Maroochy, Mundubbera and Pine Rivers (d) Minister for Justice and Attorney–General and Minister for the Arts (Mr Wells)— 3439 Salaries and Allowances Tribunal Ð Fourteenth Report (including determinations made by the Tribunal pursuant to the Judges (Salaries and Allowances) Act 1967 in relation to salaries and allowances payable in respect of holders of judicial office in Queensland and in relation to salaries in respect of Stipendiary Magistrates in Queensland 3440 Notification of subordinate legislation made pursuant to the Statutory Instruments Act 1992 and published in the Gazette on 15 October 1993 in relation to the Determinations (e) Minister for Administrative Services (Mr Milliner)— 3441 Board of Architects of Queensland Ð Annual Report for 1992Ð93 (f) Minister for Health (Mr Hayward)— Annual Reports for 1992–93— 3442 Darling Downs Health Services Foundation 3443 Queensland Health (g) Minister for Employment, Training and Industrial Relations (Mr Foley)— Annual Reports for 1992–93— 3444 Building and Construction Industry (Portable Long Service Leave) Board 3445 President of the Industrial Court in respect of the Industrial Court, the Industrial Relations Commission and the Industrial Registrar's Office 3446 Vocational Education, Training and Employment Commission 3447 Workers' Compensation Board (h) Minister for Business, Industry and Regional Development (Mr Elder)— Annual Reports for 1992–93— 3448 Department of Business, Industry and Regional Development 3449 Queensland Small Business Corporation (i) Minister for Environment and Heritage (Ms Robson)— 3450 A proposal by the Governor in Council to revoke the setting apart and declaration as National Park under the National Parks and Wildlife Act 1975 of— (i) all those parts of National Park 226, County of Nares, described as area A-8-3- A on Plan DP855874 and area 2-8-6-2 on Plan DP855880 held by the Department of Lands, Brisbane and containing in total an area of 1.0886 hectares, and (ii) that part of National Park 2762, County of Canning, described as area 3-4-10- 9-3 on Plan DP856000 held by the Department of Lands, Brisbane and containing an area of 183 square metres 3451 A brief explanation of the proposal 3452 Environmental Protection Bill Ð Draft for public consultation

M INISTERIAL S TATEMENTS: 3453 (a) Deputy Premier, Minister for Emergency Services and Minister for Rural Communities and Consumer Affairs (Mr Burns), by leave, made a ministerial statement concerning SES week. (b) Minister for Minerals and Energy (Mr McGrady), by leave, made a ministerial statement concerning the Queensland Electricity Commission Annual Report for 1992Ð93. Paper : Mr McGrady, during his statement, tabled the following paper— 3454 # Queensland Electricity Commission Ð Annual Report for 1992Ð93

3401-3402 CONSUMER LAW (MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS) BILL: The Deputy Premier, Minister for Emergency Services and Minister for Rural Communities and Consumer Affairs (Mr Burns) moved - That leave be granted to bring in a Bill for an Act to amend certain Acts administered by the Deputy Premier, Minister for Emergency Services and Minister for Rural Communities and Consumer Affairs, and to repeal certain Acts. Bill and Explanatory Notes presented by Mr Burns, Bill read a first time and ordered to be printed. 104 Register of Tabled Papers Ð First Session Ð FortyÐSeventh Parliament

3403-3404 SOUTH BANK CORPORATION AMENDMENT BILL: The Treasurer (Mr De Lacy), on behalf of the Premier and Minister for Economic and Trade Development (Mr W Goss), moved - That leave be granted to bring in a Bill for an Act to amend the South Bank Corporation Act 1989. Bill and Explanatory Notes presented by Mr De Lacy, Bill read a first time and ordered to be printed.

3405-3406 GAMING MACHINE AMENDMENT BILL: The Treasurer (Mr De Lacy) moved - That leave be granted to bring in a Bill for an Act to amend the Gaming Machine Act 1991. Bill and Explanatory Notes presented by Mr De Lacy, Bill read a first time and ordered to be printed.

3407-3408 OFFSHORE BANKING UNITS AND REGIONAL HEADQUARTERS BILL: The Treasurer (Mr De Lacy) moved - That leave be granted to bring in a Bill for an Act to provide taxation concessions for certain activities to Offshore Business Units and Regional Headquarters that establish in Queensland, and for related purposes. Bill and Explanatory Notes presented by Mr De Lacy, Bill read a first time and ordered to be printed.

3409-3410 HARBOURS AMENDMENT BILL (NO 2): Minister for Transport and Minister Assisting the Premier on Economic and Trade Development (Mr Hamill) moved - That leave be granted to bring in a Bill for an Act to amend the Harbours Act 1955. Bill and Explanatory Notes presented by Mr Hamill, Bill read a first time and ordered to be printed.

3411-3412 POLICE SERVICE ADMINISTRATION AMENDMENT BILL: Minister for Police and Minister for Corrective Services (Mr Braddy) moved - That leave be granted to bring in a Bill for an Act to amend the Police Service Administration Act 1990. Bill and Explanatory Notes presented by Mr Braddy, Bill read a first time and ordered to be printed.

3413 STATUTE LAW (MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS) BILL (NO 2): Leader of the House (Mr Mackenroth) moved - That leave be granted to bring in a Bill for an Act to make various amendments of Queensland statute law and to repeal certain Acts. Bill and Explanatory Notes presented by Mr Mackenroth, Bill read a first time and ordered to be printed.

3414-3415 OFFENCE NOTICES LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL: Minister for Justice and AttorneyÐGeneral and Minister for the Arts (Mr Wells) moved - That leave be granted to bring in a Bill for an Act to amend the Justices Act 1886, the Motor Vehicles Safety Amendment Act 1993 and the Traffic Act 1949. Bill and Explanatory Notes presented by Mr Wells, Bill read a first time and ordered to be printed.

THURSDAY, 11 NOVEMBER 1993

P ETITIONS: The following petitions, lodged with the Clerk by the Members indicated, were tabled— 3455 Mr Beanland, from 30 petitioners, praying that the Parliament of Queensland will take action through the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Planning to ensure that the decision of the Soorley Administration to increase superannuation entitlements for Brisbane City Aldermen be not approved. 3456 Mr Robertson, from 934 petitioners, praying that the proposed 4 lane southern Brisbane by-pass road (Port Road) linking the Gateway Arterial Road to the Logan Motorway, be not proceeded with. 3457 Mr Hamill, from 3,405 petitioners, praying that the Parliament of Queensland will take action to instruct the relevant government instrumentalities to implement any initiative to widen Sandgate Road outbound between Chapel and Wood Streets. Register of Tabled Papers Ð First Session Ð FortyÐSeventh Parliament 105

G OVERNMENT P APERS: The following papers were tabled— (a) Minister for Transport and Minister Assisting the Premier on Economic and Trade Development (Mr Hamill)— 3458 Review of the Motor Vehicle Repair Industry in Queensland Ð Issues Paper (b) Minister for Primary Industries (Mr Casey)— 3459 South Queensland Commercial Egg Producers' Organisation Ð Annual Report for 1992Ð93 (c) Minister for Family Services and Aboriginal and Islander Affairs (Ms Warner)— 3460 Proposed Transfer of Retail Stores to Community Control Ð Discussion Paper (d) Minister for Health (Mr Hayward)— 3461 Townsville General Hospital Foundation Ð Annual Report for 1992Ð93

M INISTERIAL S TATEMENTS: 3462 (a) Deputy Premier, Minister for Emergency Services and Minister for Rural Communities and Consumer Affairs (Mr Burns), by leave, made a ministerial statement concerning the Code of Banking Practice. 3463 (b) Minister for Lands (Mr Smith), by leave, made a ministerial statement relating to the acquisition of the Starcke Pastoral Holding in North Queensland..

P ARLIAMENTARY CRIMINAL JUSTICE COMMITTEE Ð REPORT ON INTERSTATE VISIT: The Chairman of the Parliamentary Criminal Justice Committee (Mr Davies), tabled the following report— 3464 Criminal Justice Committee Ð Report on the Committee's visit to Hobart, Melbourne and Sydney in connection with the Committee's inquiry into the review of police powers in Queensland

TRANSPORT LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL (NO 2): Order of the day read for the adjourned debate on the motion of the Minister for Transport and Minister Assisting the Premier on Economic and Trade Development (Mr Hamill) Ð That the Bill be now read a second time. Debate resumed. Papers: Mr Beattie, during his speech, tabled the following papers— 3465 # Article from the Courier Mail dated 15 July 1989 Ð Delay in study on trucks in Valley puts lives at risk. 3466 # Article from the Courier Mail dated 8 September 1993 Ð Valley traffic plan chaos

FRIDAY, 12 NOVEMBER 1993

P ETITIONS: The following petitions, lodged with the Clerk by the Members indicated, were tabled— 3467 Mr Beanland, from 16 petitioners, praying that the Parliament of Queensland will take action through the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Planning to ensure that the decision of the Soorley Administration to increase superannuation entitlements for Brisbane City Aldermen be not approved. 3468-3469 Messrs Bredhauer and Livingstone, from 2 and 36 petitioners, respectively, praying that the Parliament of Queensland will take action to stop the proposed overseas sale of the Starcke Pastoral Holding. 3470 Mr Briskey, from 51 petitioners, praying that the Parliament of Queensland will ensure that the Animals Protection Act 1925 is maintained and that the proposed new Animals Protection Bill be not proceeded with.

S TATUTORY I NSTRUMENT: The following statutory instrument was tabled by the Clerk— Local Government Act— 3471 Reference, dated 3 November 1993, of a reviewable local government matter relating to the Shire of Fitzroy.

G OVERNMENT P APERS: The following papers were tabled— (a) The Premier and Minister for Economic and Trade Development (Mr W Goss)— 3472 South Bank Corporation Ð Annual Report for 1992Ð93 (b) Minister for Tourism, Sport and Racing (Mr Gibbs)— 3473 Department of Tourism, Sport and Racing Ð Annual Report for 1992Ð93 106 Register of Tabled Papers Ð First Session Ð FortyÐSeventh Parliament

(c) Minister for Housing, Local Government and Planning (Mr Mackenroth)— 3474 Rental Bond Authority Ð Annual Report for 1992Ð93 (d) Minister for Justice and Attorney–General and Minister for the Arts (Mr Wells)— Annual Reports for 1992–93— 3475 Department of Justice and AttorneyÐGeneral 3476 Queensland Cultural Centre Trust (e) Minister for Employment, Training and Industrial Relations (Mr Foley)— Annual Reports for 1992–93— 3477 Emerald Rural Training School Board 3478 Longreach Rural Training School Board 3479 Lower Burdekin Rural Training School Board 3480 South Queensland Rural Training School Board

M INISTERIAL S TATEMENTS: 3481 (a) Deputy Premier, Minister for Emergency Services and Minister for Rural Communities and Consumer Affairs (Mr Burns), by leave, made a ministerial statement relating to his visits to the USA, Canada and China. Papers: Mr Burns, during his statement, tabled the following papers— 3482 # Queensland Government Trade Delegation Ð Report on visit to China during the period 27 October to 7 November 1993 3483 # United States of America and Canada Ð Report on study tour during the period 17 September to 1 October 1993 3484 (b) Minister for Tourism, Sport and Racing (Mr Gibbs), by leave, made a ministerial statement relating to the Annual Report for 1992Ð93 of the Queensland Totalisator Administration Board. Refer to (c) Minister for Employment, Training and Industrial Relations (Mr Foley), by leave, Hansard made a ministerial statement concerning a social justice policy and implementation strategy for the Vocational Education, Training and Employment System. Paper : Mr Foley, during his statement, tabled the following paper— 3485 # Vocational Education, Training and Employment Commission Ð Report on a Social Justice Policy and Implementation Strategy for the Vocational Education, Training and Employment System, dated October 1993

REPORT ON S TUDY T OUR: Mr Lester tabled the following report— 3486 Report on study tour to England and Europe by Mr Lester during the period 4 October to 7 November 1993

PUBLIC ACCOUNTS COMMITTEE: Chairman of the Public Accounts Committee (Mr Hollis) tabled the following document— 3487 Transcript of a public hearing held on 29 September 1993 relating to the Committee's inquiry into the financial management of the Department of Primary Industries.

3488 PERSONAL EXPLANATION: Ms Simpson, by leave, made a personal explanation concerning allegations made by Mr J Sullivan.

P ARLIAMENTARY PRIVILEGES COMMITTEE Ð REPORT ON A MATTER OF PRIVILEGE RELATING TO THE ALLEGED INTIMIDATION OF A MEMBER: Chairman of the Parliamentary Privileges Committee (Mr Welford) tabled the following report— 3489 Parliamentary Privileges Committee Ð Report On A Matter of Privilege - Alleged Intimidation of a Member

APPROPRIATION BILL (NO 2): Order of the day read for the further consideration of the Bill in Committee of the Whole House. Item : Mr Connor, during his speech, tabled the following item— 3490 # Safety 'Test Tag' for a kettle Paper : Mr Foley, during his speech, tabled the following paper— 3491 # Media release from Mr Santoro entitled Foley follows Cain funding policies Register of Tabled Papers Ð First Session Ð FortyÐSeventh Parliament 107

TUESDAY, 16 NOVEMBER 1993

P ETITION: The following petition, lodged with the Clerk by the Member indicated, was tabled— 3496 Mr J Sullivan, from 48 petitioners, praying that the Parliament of Queensland will ensure that Crown land adjacent to the Recreation Reserve in First Avenue, Bongaree is made available for community use together with all necessary approvals for development in accordance with adopted plans.

S TATUTORY INSTRUMENTS: The following statutory instruments were tabled by the Clerk— Auctioneers and Agents Act— 3497 Auctioneers and Agents Amendment Regulation (No 1) 1993, No 408 Children’s Services Act— 3498 Children’s Services Amendment Regulation (No 1) 1993, No 404 Fauna Conservation Act— 3499 Fauna Conservation (Open Season—Macropods) Amendment Regulation (No 1) 1993, No 407 Government Owned Corporations Act— 3500 Government Owned Corporations Amendment Regulation (No 1) 1993, No 403 National Parks and Wildlife Act— 3501 National Park 340 Counties of Canning and Marsh (Extension) Order 1993, No 406 3502 National Park 602 County of Carlisle (Extension) Order 1993, No 405

GOVERNMENT P APERS: The following papers were tabled— (a) Minister for Transport and Minister Assisting the Premier on Economic and Trade Development (Mr Hamill)— 3503 National Road Transport Commission Ð Annual Report for 1992Ð93 (b) Minister for Justice and Attorney-General and Minister for the Arts (Mr Wells)— Annual Reports for 1992–93— 3504 Library Board of Queensland 3505 Board of Trustees of the Queensland Museum 3506 Queensland Law Reform Commission Ð Report No 45 Ð The Assessment of Damages in Personal Injury and Wrongful Death Litigation

M INISTERIAL S TATEMENTS: 3507 (a) Minister for Transport and Minister Assisting the Premier on Economic and Trade Development (Mr Hamill), by leave, made a ministerial statement relating to the Annual Report of the National Road Transport Commission. 3508 (b) Minister for Education (Mr Comben, by leave, made a ministerial statement relating to the new policy for transferring teachers throughout the State.

QUESTIONS: Paper : Mrs Sheldon, during her question, tabled the following paper— 3509 # Land (Titles and Traditional Usage) Bill 1993 (Western Australia)

G ENERAL BUSINESS Ð MATTERS OF PUBLIC INTEREST: The following Members addressed the House— Deputy Leader of the Coalition (Mrs Sheldon), Ms Edmond, Mr Slack, Ms Power, Messrs Johnson, Robertson and Beattie Paper : Mr Slack, during his speech, tabled the following paper— 3510 # Department of Environment and Heritage Ð Environment Program Evaluation Ð Report

APPROPRIATION BILL (NO 2): Order of the day read for the further consideration of the Bill in Committee of the Whole House. Papers: Mr Slack, during his speech, tabled the following papers— 3511 # Letter, dated 23 May 1990, from Principal Environmental Officer concerning the pathological incinerators at Willawong 3512 # File note, dated 13 June 1990, concerning a complaint of illegal dumping 3513 # Memorandum, dated 7 November 1990, concerning Ace Waste Pty Ltd, Willawong 3514 # File note, dated 25 January 1991, concerning Ace Waste Pty Ltd, Willawong 108 Register of Tabled Papers Ð First Session Ð FortyÐSeventh Parliament

3515 # Briefing note, dated 13 September 1991, concerning Ace Waste Pty Ltd, Willawong 3516 # Briefing note, dated 21 October 1991, concerning Ace Waste Pty Ltd Incinerator Facility, Willawong 3517 # Memorandum, dated 10 February 1992, from Principal Environmental Officer concerning Ace Waste Pty Ltd, Willawong 3518 # Memorandum, dated 12 February 1992, from Principal Environmental Officer concerning a request for statutory approval to install reciprocating grate incinerator Ð Ace Waste Pty Ltd, Willawong 3519 # File note, dated 3 March 1992, concerning visits to inspect burning practice 3520 # Report on Ace Waste

3493-3494 GLADSTONE POWER STATION AMENDMENT BILL: The Premier and Minister for Economic and Trade Development (Mr W Goss) moved - That leave be granted to bring in a Bill for an Act authorising the making of an agreement about the sale of the Gladstone Power Station, and for related purposes. Bill and Explanatory Notes presented by Mr W Goss, Bill read a first time and ordered to be printed.

3495-3496 LANG PARK TRUST AMENDMENT BILL: Minister for Tourism, Sport and Racing (Mr Gibbs) moved - That leave be granted to bring in a Bill for an Act to amend the Lang Park Trust Act 1962, and for related purposes. Bill and Explanatory Notes presented by Mr Gibbs, Bill read a first time and ordered to be printed.

ADJOURNMENT: The Leader of the House (Mr Mackenroth) moved Ð That the House do now adjourn. Paper : Mr Beanland, during his speech, tabled the following paper— 3521 # Transcript of radio interview with Mr Soorley, Lord Mayor of Brisbane - Rod Henshaw program, 9/11/93

WEDNESDAY, 17 NOVEMBER 1993

P ETITION: The following petition, lodged with the Clerk by the Member indicated, was tabled— 3522 Mr McElligott, from 34 petitioners, praying that money be allocated for the testing of nutrient and pollutant levels in Halifax Bay and that any expansion of prawn farm activity be stopped until testing is carried out.

GOVERNMENT P APERS: The following papers were tabled— (a) Premier, Minister for Economic and Trade Development (Mr W Goss)— 3523 Queensland Treasury Holdings Pty Ltd Ð Annual Report for 1992Ð93 (b) Minister for Primary Industries (Mr Casey)— Annual Reports for 1992Ð93Ð 3524 Mackay Sugar CoÐoperative Association Limited 3525 MurrayÐDarling Basin Commission (c) Minister for Justice and Attorney-General and Minister for the Arts (Mr Wells)— 3526 Lay Observer to the Queensland Law Society Ð Annual Report for 1992Ð93 (d) Minister for Lands (Mr Smith)— 3527 2 proposals to revoke the reservation and setting apart as Environmental Park under the Land Act 1962 of— (i) all that part of Environmental Park R1746, parish of Cairns, now surveyed as Lot 160 on plan NR7985, area 274 square metres, (ii) all that part of Environmental Park R1746, parish of Cairns, described as an area of 1 hectare on Mulgrave Shire Council Drawing Number 7874, and 3528 A brief explanation of each proposal.

M INISTERIAL S TATEMENTS: 3529 (a) Premier, Minister for Economic and Trade Development (Mr W Goss), by leave, made a ministerial statement concerning his recent visit to Japan and Malaysia during the period 18 to 26 October 1993 Register of Tabled Papers Ð First Session Ð FortyÐSeventh Parliament 109

Paper : Mr W Goss, during his statement, tabled the following paper— 3530 # Notes relating to meetings held between the Premier and officials in Japan and Malaysia 3531 (b) Deputy Premier, Minister for Emergency Services and Minister for Rural Communities and Consumer Affairs (Mr Burns), by leave, made a ministerial statement concerning approved distributors under the Classification of Publications Act. Paper : Mr Burns, during his statement, tabled the following paper— 3532 # Office of Film and Literature Classification Ð Printed Matter Classification Guidelines

3533 MESSAGE: The following Message from Her Excellency the Governor was received and read—

APPROPRIATION BILL (NO 2): Order of the day read for the further consideration of the Bill in Committee of the Whole House. Paper : Mr Palaszczuk, during his speech, tabled the following paper— 3534 # Unemployment comparison for Australia 1973 - 1991 (Table)

THURSDAY, 18 NOVEMBER 1993

P ETITIONS: The following petitions, lodged with the Clerk by the Members indicated, were tabled— 3543 Ms Robson, from 561 petitioners, praying that the Parliament of Queensland will ensure that the CunnamullaÐEulo Festival of Opals is granted an exemption from the terms of the Nature Conservation Act 1992 in order to hold the Annual World Lizard Races. 3544 Mr Beattie, from 3,184 petitioners, praying that a remedial unit be established as prompted by the Fitzgerald Inquiry, to investigate the ‘known and stale’ cases, to be headed by a panel of retired judges and independent citizens, so that justice will be done and be seen to be done in Queensland for the verballed and for the victims of crime and abuse of power. 3545 Mr Hayward, from 745 petitioners, praying that the Parliament of Queensland will ensure that a second primary school is established immediately at Burpengary. 3546 Ms Warner, from 1,689 petitioners, praying that the Parliament of Queensland will ensure that all 339 recommendations of the Royal Commission into Black Deaths in Custody be implemented and ratified as law.

GOVERNMENT PAPERS: Minister for Housing, Local Government and Planning (Mr Mackenroth) tabled the following papers— Local Government Commissioner Ð Reports relating to reviews of Internal (Electoral) Boundaries— 3547 3548 Shire of Beaudesert

P ARLIAMENTARY COMMITTEE OF PUBLIC WORKS Ð REPORT ON THE CONSTRUCTION OF NEW GOVERNMENT OFFICE ACCOMMODATION IN ROCKHAMPTON: Chairman of the Parliamentary Committee of Public Works (Ms Spence) tabled the following papers— 3549-3550 Parliamentary Committee of Public Works Ð Report of an inquiry into the construction of new government office accommodation in Rockhampton, together with transcript of evidence

TRAVELSAFE COMMITTEE Ð ANNUAL REPORT FOR 1992Ð93; REPORT ON THE SAFETY AND ECONOMIC IMPLICATIONS OF PERMITTING STANDEES ON URBAN AND NONÐ URBAN BUS SERVICES: Chairman of the Travelsafe Committee (Mr Ardill) tabled the following papers— Travelsafe Committee— 3551 Annual Report for 1992Ð93 3552-3553 Report on the safety and economic implications of permitting standees on urban and nonÐurban bus services, together with transcript of evidence 110 Register of Tabled Papers Ð First Session Ð FortyÐSeventh Parliament

QUESTIONS: Questions were asked. Paper : Deputy Leader of the Coalition (Mrs Sheldon) tabled the following paper— 3554 # Extracts from Commonwealth Native Title Bill

3535-3536 TRANSPORT PLANNING AND CO-ORDINATION BILL: Minister for Transport and Minister Assisting the Premier on Economic and Trade Development (Mr Hamill) moved - That leave be granted to bring in a Bill for an Act about the planning and co-ordination of transport. Bill and Explanatory Notes presented by Mr Hamill, Bill read a first time and ordered to be printed.

3537-3538 TRANSPORT INFRASTRUCTURE BILL: Minister for Transport and Minister Assisting the Premier on Economic and Trade Development (Mr Hamill) moved - That leave be granted to bring in a Bill for an Act about transport infrastructure. Bill and Explanatory Notes presented by Mr Hamill, Bill read a first time and ordered to be printed.

3539-3540 CRIMINAL JUSTICE AMENDMENT BILL: Minister for Justice and Attorney-General and Minister for the Arts (Mr Wells) moved - That leave be granted to bring in a Bill for an Act to amend the Criminal Justice Act 1989. Bill and Explanatory Notes presented by Mr Wells, Bill read a first time and ordered to be printed.

3541-3542 LOCAL GOVERNMENT BILL: Minister for Housing, Local Government and Planning (Mr Mackenroth) moved - That leave be granted to bring in a Bill for an Act to provide for local government in Queensland, and for related purposes. Bill and Explanatory Notes presented by Mr Mackenroth, Bill read a first time and ordered to be printed.

CRIMINAL LAW AMENDMENT BILL: Order of the day read for the adjourned debate on the motion of the Minister for Justice and AttorneyÐGeneral and Minister for the Arts (Mr Wells) Ð That the Bill be now read a second time. Debate resumed. Papers: Mr Beattie, during his speech, tabled the following papers— 3555 # Extract from The Sunday Mail of 31 October 1993 entitled Stalkers on the prowl : tough laws won't keep terror away 3556 # Article Ð AntiÐstalking laws for Queensland .... By 1994 3557 # Extract from Courier Mail of 11 May 1993 entitled Man stalked Coast call girls

FRIDAY, 19 NOVEMBER 1993

REGISTER OF PARLIAMENTARY COMMITTEE REPORTS: The Speaker tabled the following paper— 3558 Register of Parliamentary Committee Reports 1976Ð1992

DAILY TRAVEL ALLOWANCE CLAIMS BY MEMBERS OF THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY Ð A NNUAL REPORT FOR 1992Ð93: The Speaker tabled the following report— 3559 Daily Travel Allowance Claims by Members of the Legislative Assembly Ð Annual Report for 1992Ð93

TRAVEL BY P ARLIAMENTARY COMMITTEES: The Speaker tabled the following paper— 3560 Details of travel by Parliamentary Committees

S TATUTORY INSTRUMENTS: The following statutory instruments were tabled by the Clerk— Transport Infrastructure (Roads) Act— 3561 Notification that access to land be limited— Bruce Highway (Ingham Ð Innisfail) Cardwell Shire Register of Tabled Papers Ð First Session Ð FortyÐSeventh Parliament 111

3562 Notification that access to land be limited— Brisbane Valley Highway (Ipswich Ð Harlin) Esk Shire; Pacific Highway (Brisbane Ð Helensvale) Albert Shire; Gateway Arterial Road (Eight Mile Plains Ð Murarrie) Brisbane City; and New England Highway (Warwick Ð Wallangarra)

G OVERNMENT P APERS: The following papers were tabled— (a) Minister for Transport and Minister Assisting the Premier on Economic and Trade Development (Mr Hamill)— 3563 Environment Policy for Queensland Ports Ð November 1993 3564 Queensland Department of Transport Ð Annual Report for 1992Ð93 Ð Erratum (b) Minister for Justice and Attorney-General and Minister for the Arts (Mr Wells)— Annual Reports for 1992–93— 3565 Freedom of Information 3566 Queensland Law Society Incorporated

NOTICES OF M OTION Paper : Mr Cooper tabled the following paper— 3567 # Advertisement for the Penthouse Palace escort agency distributed through the post

QUESTIONS: Questions were asked. Papers: The Premier, Minister for Economic and Trade Development tabled the following papers— 3568-3569 # Letters (2), dated 30 September 1993, from the Prime Minister concerning representations from the Chairperson of the Island Co-ordinating Council seeking Commonwealth assistance in increasing the devolution of decision making powers to Torres Strait Islanders

S CHEDULE OF DAILY TRAVEL ALLOWANCE CLAIMED BY MR LINGARD: Mr Speaker tabled the following paper— 3570 # Schedule of Daily Travel Allowance claimed for the period 1 July 1992 to 30 June 1993 by Mr Lingard

TUESDAY, 30 NOVEMBER 1993

3571 ASSENT TO BILLS: Message No 5 from the Governor was reported, informing the Assembly that Her Excellency the Governor had, in the name of Her Majesty, assented to the following Bills on the dates indicated—

P ETITIONS: The following petitions, lodged with the Clerk by the Members indicated, were tabled— 3572 Ms Robson, from 1,612 petitioners, praying that the Parliament of Queensland will actively maintain legal sanctuary and permanent preservation for all native animals and plants in Queensland National Parks and revoke all sections of Acts which appear to allow hunting or gathering of native wildlife. 3573 Mr Johnson, from 142 petitioners, praying for action to be taken to alleviate financial hardship caused by the proposed increase in Crown lease rental fees implemented on 1 July 1993. 3574 Mrs Gamin, from 99 petitioners, praying that the Parliament of Queensland will not move to change legislation regarding abortion and will not allow abortion on demand.

S TATUTORY INSTRUMENTS: The following statutory instruments were tabled by the Clerk— AntiÐDiscrimination Act— 3575 AntiÐDiscrimination Tribunal Rule 1993, No 430 Auctioneers and Agents Act— 3576 Auctioneers and Agents Amendment Regulation (No 2) 1993, No 409 Canals Act— 3577 Canals Amendment Regulation (No 1) 1993, No 416 Criminal Law Amendment Act— 3578 Criminal Law Regulation 1993, No 413 112 Register of Tabled Papers Ð First Session Ð FortyÐSeventh Parliament

Education (General Provisions) Act— 3579 Education (General Provisions) Amendment Regulation (No 1) 1993, No 411 Fauna Conservation Act— 3580 Fauna Conservation Amendment Regulation (No 3) 1993, No 429 Gaming Machine Act— 3581 Gaming Machine Amendment Regulation (No 2) 1993, No 418 Gaming Machine Amendment Act— 3582 Proclamation Ð provisions of the Act that are not in force commence 1 December 1993, No 417 Gas Act— 3583 Maleny Gas Reticulation (Grant of Franchise) Regulation 1993, No 426 Health Act— 3584 Poisons Amendment Regulation (No 4) 1993, No 415 Hen Quotas Act— 3585 Hen Quotas Amendment Regulation (No 2) 1993, No 422 Industrial Relations Act— 3586 Industrial Court Amendment Rules (No 1) 1993, No 431 Local Government Act— 3587 Local Government (Electoral Matters) Regulation 1993, No 425 Mineral Resources Act— 3588 Mineral Resources Amendment Regulation (No 13) 1993, No 427 National Parks and Wildlife Act— 3589 National Park 285 Counties of Burdekin and Davenport (Declaration) Order 1993, No 428 Primary Producers’ Organisation and Marketing Act— 3590 Atherton Tableland Maize Marketing Board Poll Regulation 1993, No 410 3591 Primary Producers’ (Levy on Cane Growers) Regulation 1993, No 423 Queensland Building Services Authority Act— 3592 Queensland Building Services Authority Amendment Regulation (No 3) 1993, No 412 Real Property Act— 3593 Real Property Amendment Regulation (No 1) 1993, No 414 Superannuation (Government and Other Employees) Act— 3594 Superannuation (Definition of Employee Ð Ports Corporation) Order 1993, No 420 Superannuation (State Public Sector) Act— 3595 Superannuation (State Public Sector) Amendment Regulation (No 1) 1993, No 419 Traffic Act— 3596 Traffic Amendment Regulation (No 5) 1993, No 421 Water Resources Act— 3597 Water Resources (Rates and Charges) Amendment Regulation (No 1) 1993, No 424

GOVERNMENT P APERS: (a) The Treasurer (Mr De Lacy) tabled the following paper— 3598 Queensland Treasury Corporation Consolidated Accounts Ð Annual Report for 1992Ð93 (b) Minister for Transport and Minister Assisting the Premier on Economic and Trade Development (Mr Hamill) tabled the following paper— 3599 Mackay Port Authority Ð Annual Report for 1992Ð93 (c) Minister for Housing, Local Government and Planning (Mr Mackenroth) tabled the following papers— 3600 Parliamentary Travelsafe Committee Ð Report on Pedestrian and Cyclist Safety Ð Government response to recommendations 11, 12, 13, 14, 16, 25 and 29 3601 Proposed Planning and Development Legislation for Queensland Ð Discussion paper 3602-3605 Local Government Commissioner Ð Reports relating to reviews of Internal (Electoral) Boundaries— City Councils— Bundaberg, Maryborough, Thuringowa, Townsville and Warwick Shire Councils— Allora, Biggenden, Burdekin, Dalrymple, Glengallan, Gooburrum, Hinchinbrook, Isis, Rosenthal, Stanthorpe, Woocoo and Woongarra Register of Tabled Papers Ð First Session Ð FortyÐSeventh Parliament 113

(d) Minister for Primary Industries (Mr Casey) tabled the following papers— 3606 DumaresqÐBarwon Rivers Commission Ð Annual Report for 1992Ð93 3607 Review of Farm Produce Commercial Seller Regulation and consideration of Horticultural Industry Advisory Structures Ð Discussion paper (e) Minister for Justice and Attorney-General and Minister for the Arts (Mr Wells) tabled the following paper— 3608 Queensland Performing Arts Trust Ð Annual Report for 1992Ð93

M INISTERIAL S TATEMENTS: 3609 (a) The Treasurer (Mr De Lacy), by leave, made a ministerial statement relating to the September 1993 edition of the Queensland Economic Review. 3610 (b) Minister for Environment and Heritage (Ms Robson), by leave, made a ministerial statement relating to the closure of two incinerators at the Ace Waste disposal facility at Willawong.

P ERSONAL EXPLANATION: Mr Beattie, by leave, made a personal explanation relating to his parliamentary travel return. Paper : Mr Beattie, during his statement, tabled the following paper— 3611 # Letter, dated 25 November 1993, from Mr Beattie concerning the current wording of the General Travel Allocation Form

G ENERAL BUSINESS Ð MATTERS OF PUBLIC INTEREST: The following Members addressed the House— Messrs Santoro, Palaszczuk, Grice, Welford, Littleproud and Nunn Paper : Mr Palaszczuk, during his speech, tabled the following paper— 3612 # Department of Primary Industries Ð Drought Bulletin No 4 Paper : Mr Grice, during his speech, tabled the following paper— 3613 # Transcript of evidence relating to Mr Huey Paper : Mr Littleproud, during his speech, tabled the following paper— 3614 # Letter, dated 25 November 1993, from the Chief Executive Officer, Hervey Bay City Council, relating to the provision of a 24Ðhour manned fire service for the Hervey Bay community

LOCAL GOVERNMENT BILL: Order of the day read for the adjourned debate on the motion of the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Planning (Mr Mackenroth) Ð That the Bill be now read a second time. Paper : Mr Beattie, during his speech, tabled the following paper— 3615 # Extract from The Courier Mail entitled "Cooloola's first council elected Ð Poll to stop confusion"

WEDNESDAY, 1 DECEMBER 1993

AUDITORÐGENERAL Ð FIRST REPORT ON AUDITS PERFORMED FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 1993: The Speaker tabled the following report— 3618 Auditor General Ð First Report on audits performed for the financial year ended 30 June 1993

PETITIONS: The following petitions, lodged with the Clerk by the Members indicated, were tabled— 3619 Ms Warner, from 10 petitioners, praying that the Parliament of Queensland will ensure that all 339 recommendations of the Royal Commission into Black Deaths in Custody be implemented and ratified as law. 3620 Mr Elliott, from 101 petitioners, praying that the Parliament of Queensland will ensure that no tax is placed on any source of water outside the Government operated irrigation areas and projects. 3621 Mr J Goss, from 90 petitioners, praying for action to be taken to create a park in the inner city of Brisbane on vacant land bounded by Turbot, Edward and Ann Streets. 3622 Mr Laming, from 57 petitioners, praying for the development of a 24Ðhour service station to replace the existing Mooloolaba Toll Booth on the Sunshine Coast Motorway. 3623 Mr Hollis, from 823 petitioners, praying that those sections of the Queensland Criminal Code which offer protection to unborn Queenslanders remain in place. 114 Register of Tabled Papers Ð First Session Ð FortyÐSeventh Parliament

3624 Mr Campbell, from 866 petitioners, praying that the Parliament of Queensland will request the Queensland Government to disregard the options outlined in the Dockrill Report and maintain services in the Bundaberg Women’s Unit. 3625 Mr Littleproud, from 8,872 petitioners, praying that the Parliament of Queensland will ensure that the people of Hervey Bay are immediately granted 24Ðhour fire protection.

S TATUTORY INSTRUMENTS: The following statutory instruments were tabled by the Clerk— City of Brisbane Act— 3626 Brisbane City Council Aldermanic Superannuation Scheme Variation Rules (No 1) 1993 Transport Infrastructure (Roads) Act— 3627 Notification of limitation of access Ð PialbaÐBurrum Heads Road in Hervey Bay City

G OVERNMENT P APERS: The following papers were tabled— (a) Minister for Justice and Attorney–General and Minister for the Arts (Mr Wells)— 3628 Legal Aid Commission Ð Annual Report for 1992Ð93 (b) Minister for Minerals and Energy (Mr McGrady)— 3629 Policies governing exploration for and production of coal seam methane in Queensland Ð Discussion draft (c) Minister for Environment and Heritage (Ms Robson)— 3630-3631 Pumicestone Passage, its catchment and Ð Draft Integrated Management Strategy (Main Report and Summary paper)

REFORM OF THE PETITIONING PROCESS AND STANDING ORDERS AND PRACTICES WHICH GOVERN QUESTIONS Ð DISCUSSION PAPERS: Mr Speaker tabled the following papers— Discussion Papers— 3632 Reform of the Petitioning Process 3633 Reform of the Standing Orders and Practices which govern Questions

M INISTERIAL S TATEMENTS: 3634 (a) Minister for Primary Industries (Mr Casey), by leave, made a ministerial statement outlining a major infrastructure program for the sugar industry. Paper : Mr Casey, during his statement, tabled the following paper— 3635 # List of twelve projects to be funded under the FederalÐState sugar industry package 3636 (b) Minister for Family Services and Aboriginal and Islander Affairs (Ms Warner), by leave, made a ministerial statement relating to an article in newspaper concerning financial accountability of Aboriginal Councils. 3637 (c) Minister for Employment, Training and Industrial Relations (Mr Foley), by leave, made a ministerial statement relating to action by his department to respond to the employment and training needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Queenslanders. Paper : Mr Foley, during his statement, tabled the following paper— 3638 # Queensland Public Sector Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment Strategy

3616-3617 CAIRNS CASINO AGREEMENT AMENDMENT BILL: The Treasurer (Mr De Lacy) moved - That leave be granted to bring in a Bill for an Act to amend the Cairns Casino Agreement Act 1993. Bill and Explanatory Notes presented by Mr De Lacy, Bill read a first time and ordered to be printed.

ADJOURNMENT: The Leader of the House (Mr Mackenroth) moved Ð That the House do now adjourn. Debate ensued. Paper : Mr Santoro, during his speech, tabled the following paper— 3639 # Table relating to cost of searches in the Titles Office Register of Tabled Papers Ð First Session Ð FortyÐSeventh Parliament 115

THURSDAY, 2 DECEMBER 1993

P ETITION: The following petition, lodged with the Clerk by the Member indicated, was tabled— 3642 Mr Wells, from 269 petitioners, praying that those sections of the Queensland Criminal Code which offer protection to unborn Queenslanders remain in place.

GOVERNMENT P APER: The following paper was tabled— Minister for Primary Industries (Mr Casey)— 3643-3644 Fisheries Bill and Commentary Ð Draft for public consultation

3645 MINISTERIAL STATEMENT: Deputy Premier, Minister for Emergency Services and Minister for Rural Communities and Consumer Affairs (Mr Burns), by leave, made a ministerial statement relating to the AuditorÐGeneral's report on expenditure by the Queensland Ambulance Service.

P ARLIAMENTARY COMMITTEE FOR ELECTORAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW Ð REPORT ON PUBLIC REGISTRATION OF POLITICAL DONATIONS, PUBLIC FUNDING OF ELECTION CAMPAIGNS AND RELATED ISSUES: Chairman of the Parliamentary Committee for Electoral and Administrative Review (Dr Clark) tabled the following papers— Parliamentary Committee for Electoral and Administrative Review— 3646 Report on public registration of political donations, public funding of election campaigns and related issues 3647 Submissions received during the Inquiry

QUESTIONS: Questions were asked. Paper : Minister for Tourism, Sport and Racing (Mr Gibbs) tabled the following papers— 3648 # Appendix 1 Ð Payments made for junior coaching, facilities/capital works and community sports development in 1992Ð93 3649 # Appendix 2 Ð Payments made for administration and management, coaching development, technical officials development, athlete development, event organisation and special initiatives in 1992Ð93 3650 # Appendix 3 Ð Queensland Academy of Sports grants for 1992Ð93 3651 # Appendix 4 Ð Payments made for junior coaching, facilities/capital works and community sports development in 1993Ð94 3652 # Appendix 5 Ð Payments made for administration and management, coaching development, technical officials development, athlete development, event organisation and special initiatives in 1993Ð94

3640-3641 NATIVE TITLE (QUEENSLAND) BILL: Premier, Minister for Economic and Trade Development (Mr W K Goss) moved Ð That leave be granted to bring in a Bill for an Act about native title. Bill and Explanatory Notes presented by Mr W Goss, Bill read a first time and ordered to be printed.

S ECURITY PROVIDERS BILL: Order of the day read for the adjourned debate on the motion of the Deputy Premier, Minister for Emergency Services and Minister for Rural Communities and Consumer Affairs (Mr Burns) Ð That the Bill be now read a second time. Debate resumed. Paper : Mr Beattie, during his speech, tabled the following papers— 3653 # Letters (10), media articles (7), and 2 other documents relating to Allan Nelson and Associates.

CONSUMER LAW (MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS) BILL: Order of the day read for the adjourned debate on the motion of the Deputy Premier, Minister for Emergency Services and Minister for Rural Communities and Consumer Affairs (Mr Burns) Ð That the Bill be now read a second time. Debate resumed. Paper : Mr Beattie, during his speech, tabled the following paper— 3654 # Copy of newspaper article on child pornography 116 Register of Tabled Papers Ð First Session Ð FortyÐSeventh Parliament

HARBOURS AMENDMENT BILL (NO 2): Order of the day read for the adjourned debate on the motion of the Minister for Transport and Minister Assisting the Premier on Economic and Trade Development (Mr Hamill) Ð That the Bill be now read a second time. Debate resumed. Paper : Mr Beattie, during his speech, tabled the following paper— 3655 # Press article entitled "Brisbane chases Asian gateway role"

FRIDAY, 3 DECEMBER 1993

P ETITIONS: The following petitions, lodged with the Clerk by the Members indicated, were tabled— 3656 Ms Warner, from 504 petitioners, praying that sections of the Queensland Criminal Code which make abortion unlawful be repealed and that abortion services be established in the public hospital system and community based women’s health centres with no charge attached to this service. 3657 Ms Warner, from 541 petitioners, praying that Sections 224, 225 and 226 which make abortion unlawful be removed from the Queensland Criminal Code. 3658 Ms Warner, from 855 petitioners, praying that all abortion laws be repealed to allow abortion to be safely and readily available as a confidential matter between a woman and her doctor.

GOVERNMENT P APERS: The following papers were tabled— (a) Minister for Tourism, Sport and Racing (Mr Gibbs)— 3659 Trustees of the Willows Paceway Ð Annual Report for 1992-93 Queensland Tourist and Travel Corporation— 3660 Annual Report for 1992Ð93 3661 Corporate Plan for 1993Ð94 (b) Minister for Health (Mr Hayward)— 3662 Health Rights Commission Ð Annual Report for 1992Ð93

Refer to MINISTERIAL S TATEMENT: Deputy Premier, Minister for Emergency Services and Hansard Minister for Rural Communities and Consumer Affairs (Mr Burns), by leave, made a ministerial statement relating to complaints received about Graham Latemore of Overland Safaris. Paper : Deputy Premier, Minister for Emergency Services and Minister for Rural Communities and Consumer Affairs (Mr Burns) tabled the following paper: 3663 # Documents regarding complaints lodged with the Queensland Office of Consumer Affairs and the Northern Territory Tourist Commission re: Mr G. Latemore.

P ARLIAMENTARY COMMITTEE OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS Ð REPORT OF AN INQUIRY INTO THE FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATION OF ABORIGINAL AND ISLAND COUNCILS: Chairman of the Parliamentary Committee of Public Accounts (Mr Hollis) tabled the following papers— Parliamentary Committee of Public Accounts— 3664 Report of an Inquiry into the financial administration of Aboriginal and Island Councils 3665 Issues Paper, transcript of proceedings of hearing held on 13 September 1993 and correspondence provided to the Committee

P ARLIAMENTARY COMMITTEE OF PUBLIC WORKS Ð PRELIMINARY REPORT ON HEALTH FACILITIES IN : Chairman of the Public Works Committee (Ms Spence) tabled the following papers— Parliamentary Committee of Public Works— 3666 Preliminary Report on health facilities in Far North Queensland

Q UESTIONS: Questions were asked. Papers: Deputy Leader of the Coalition (Mrs Sheldon) tabled the following papers— Wambo Shire Council— 3667 # Long term debt pool Ð opening balance and quarterly payment calculation 3668 # Local and semiÐgovernment loans Ð amortisation tables Register of Tabled Papers Ð First Session Ð FortyÐSeventh Parliament 117

Paper : Leader of the Opposition (Mr Borbidge) tabled the following paper— 3669 # Extract from Hansard of 10 November 1988 relating to the debate on the Public Accounts Committee Bill

3670 MINISTERIAL STATEMENT: Minister for Family Services and Aboriginal and Islander Affairs (Ms Warner), by leave, made a ministerial statement responding to the criticism contained in the Parliamentary Committee of Public Accounts report on financial administration of Aboriginal and Island Councils.

WEDNESDAY, 8 DECEMBER 1993

P ETITION: The following petition, lodged with the Clerk by the Member indicated, was tabled— 3671 Mrs Gamin, from 12 petitioners, praying that the Parliament of Queensland will not move to change legislation regarding abortion and will not allow abortion on demand.

S TATUTORY INSTRUMENTS: The following statutory instruments were tabled by the Clerk— Brisbane Cricket Ground Act— 3672 Brisbane Cricket Ground ByÐlaw 1993, No 434 Building and Construction Industry (Portable Long Service Leave) Act— 3673 Building and Construction Industry (Portable Long Service Leave) Amendment Regulation (No 1) 1993, No 441 Coroners Act— 3674 Coroners Amendment Rules (No 1) 1993, No 439 Harbours Act— 3675 Harbours () Amendment ByÐlaw (No 1) 1993, No 435 Integrated Resort Development Amendment Act— 3676 Proclamation Ð the provisions of the Act not in force commence 3 December 1993, No 437 Land Act— 3677 Land (Bell Memorial Public Hall) ByÐlaw 1993, No 440 Plant Protection Act— 3678 Plant Protection Amendment Regulation (No 4) 1993, No 436 Queensland Law Society Act— 3679 Queensland Law Society (Approval of Indemnity Amendment Rule (No 1)) Regulation 1993, No 438 State Development and Public Works Organization Act— 3680 State Development and Public Works Organisation (Vesting and Divesting) Regulation 1993, No 432 Superannuation (Government and Other Employees) Act— 3681 Superannuation (Definition of Employee Ð Tertiary Entrance Procedures Authority) Order 1993, No 433 Workplace Health and Safety Act— 3682 Workplace Health and Safety (Codes of Practice Approval) Notice 1993, No 442

GOVERNMENT P APERS: The following papers were tabled— (a) Deputy Premier, Minister for Emergency Services and Minister for Rural Communities and Consumer Affairs (Mr Burns)— 3683 Registrar on the Administration of the Credit Act 1987 Ð Annual Report for 1991-92 (b) Treasurer (Mr De Lacy)— 3684 Companies controlled by Departments Ð Register as at 30 June 1993 (c) Leader of the House (Mr Mackenroth), on behalf of the Minister for Primary Industries (Mr Casey)— Annual Reports for the year ended 25 June 93— 3685 Sunny Queen Egg Farms (Egg Marketing Board) 3686 Central Queensland Egg Marketing Board Annual Report for 1992–93— 3687 Townsville/Thuringowa Water Supply Board 118 Register of Tabled Papers Ð First Session Ð FortyÐSeventh Parliament

(d) Minister for Health (Mr Hayward)— 3688 Queensland Drug Strategy Ð Major Policy Directions 1993Ð97 3689 Queensland Drug Strategy Ð Examples of Strategies for Implementation 3690 Primary Health Care Plan – White Paper - “Putting People First - A Charter for Change”

3691 MINISTERIAL STATEMENT: The Treasurer (Mr De Lacy), by leave, made a ministerial statement relating to his overseas visit to Japan, China and South East Asia during the period 18 to 28 November 1993. Papers: Mr De Lacy, during his statement, tabled the following papers— 3692 # Report on Asia Investor Development Program 3693 # Itinerary for overseas visit

3694 PERSONAL EXPLANATION: Chairman of the Parliamentary Committee of Public Accounts (Mr Hollis), made a personal explanation relating to media comments since the tabling of the committee's report on the financial administration of Aboriginal and Island Councils.

G ENERAL BUSINESS Ð SPECIAL P UBLIC I MPORTANCE DEBATE: Mr Speaker informed the House that pursuant to the sessional order of 5 November 1992, the Minister for Employment, Training and Industrial Relations (Mr Foley), proposed that the following matter of special public importance be submitted to the Assembly for discussion— “$150million jobs plan” The following Members addressed the House— Messrs Barton and Stoneman, Ms Power, Mr Connor, Minister for Employment, Training and Industrial Relations (Mr Foley), and Mr Santoro Paper : Minister for Employment, Training and Industrial Relations (Mr Foley) tabled the following paper: 3695 # Details of Employment by Program Element since Job Plan implementation

ADJOURNMENT: The Minister of Administrative Services (Mr Milliner) moved Ð That the House do now adjourn. Paper : Mr Slack, during his speech, tabled the following paper— 3696 # Letter to Mr H Palaszczuk MLA from R J Haines, Secretary, Dollandella, Pallara and District Residents Association re: speech in Parliament about Ace Waste Disposal Facility, Willawong. Paper : Mr Palaszczuk, during his speech, tabled the following paper— 3697 # Document showing how to make drugs obtained from a computer bulletin board.

THURSDAY, 9 DECEMBER 1993

CRIMINAL JUSTICE COMMISSION Ð REPORT ON RECRUITMENT AND EDUCATION IN THE QUEENSLAND POLICE FORCE: A REVIEW: Mr Speaker tabled the following paper— 3698 Criminal Justice Commission Ð Report on recruitment and education in the Queensland Police Force: A Review

P ETITIONS: The following petitions, lodged with the Clerk by the Members indicated, were tabled— 3699 Mr Robertson, from 772 petitioners, praying that the Parliament of Queensland will resolve to abandon plans to build the Gateway Arterial Extension through Karawatha and surrounding bushland, especially in the more sensitive areas, south of Compton Road to the Logan Motorway. 3700 Ms Warner, from 175 petitioners, praying that the Parliament of Queensland will abolish the 'objection to contact' and the 'objection to disclosure of information and contact' sections within the Adoption Legislation Amendment Act, No. 2 of 1991. 3701 Ms Warner, from 165 petitioners, praying that the Parliament of Queensland will decree that every person born in Queensland has only one actual birth certificate and that any adopted name be placed on the birth certificate in column no. 11 as an 'added name after registration'. Register of Tabled Papers Ð First Session Ð FortyÐSeventh Parliament 119

G OVERNMENT PAPER: Minister for Tourism, Sport and Racing (Mr Gibbs) tabled the following paper— 3702 Overseas trip to South East Asia Ð Report

M INISTERIAL S TATEMENTS: 3703 (a) Deputy Premier, Minister for Emergency Services and Minister for Rural Communities and Consumer Affairs (Mr Burns), by leave, made a ministerial statement relating to the Public Sector Management Commission's review of the Bureau of Emergency Services. Paper : Mr Burns, during his statement, tabled the following paper— 3704 # Public Sector Management Commission Ð Review of the Bureau of Emergency Services, dated December 1993 3705 (b) Minister for Police and Minister for Corrective Services (Mr Braddy), by leave, made a ministerial statement relating to the Public Sector Management Commission's review of the Queensland Corrective Services Commission. Paper : Mr Braddy, during his statement, tabled the following paper— 3706 # Public Sector Management Commission Ð Review of the Queensland Corrective Services Commission, dated December 1993 3707 (c) Minister for Business, Industry and Regional Development (Mr Elder), by leave, made a ministerial statement relating to a visit by a trade delegation to New Caledonia during the period 20Ð26 November 1993.

3708 PERSONAL EXPLANATION: Mr Springborg, by leave, made a personal explanation relating to comments made by the Minister for Police and Corrective Services (Mr Braddy) referring to a meeting Mr Springborg had with the Minister in relation to the Belanglo State Forest backpacker murder inquiry.

QUESTIONS: Questions were asked. Paper : Minister for Tourism, Sport and Racing (Mr Gibbs) tabled the following paper— 3709 # Conduct of Mr Graham Latemore Ð Briefing notes for the Minister Paper : Mr FitzGerald tabled the following paper— 3710 # Letter, dated 3 August 1993, from Les Malezer, Divisional Head, Aboriginal and Islander Affairs, relating to 1993Ð94 Budgets Ð Accountability requirements for councils Paper : Minister for Family Services and Aboriginal and Islander Affairs (Ms Warner) tabled the following paper— 3711 # Department of Family Services and Aboriginal and Islander Affairs Ð Community Services Development State Plan 1992Ð93 Paper : Mrs Gamin tabled the following paper— 3712 # Letter, dated 10 November 1993, relating to Mirikai Drug Rehabilitation Centre at West Burleigh

NATIVE T ITLE (QUEENSLAND) BILL: Order of the day read for the adjourned debate on the motion of the Premier and Minister for Economic and Trade Development (Mr W Goss) Ð That the Bill be now read a second time. Debate resumed. Paper : Leader of the Opposition (Mr Borbidge), during his speech, tabled the following paper— 3713 # Excerpt from a transcript of a media interview with the Commonwealth Attorney–General, Mr Michael Lavarch on the ABC’s Lateline program on 28 September 1993. Paper : Deputy Leader of the Coalition (Mrs Sheldon), during her speech, tabled the following paper— 3714 # Australian Mining Industry Council – Advertisement entitled “Native Title and Australia’s Future” relating to the Commonwealth Native Title Bill Paper : Mr Gilmore during his speech, tabled the following paper— 3715 # Australian Mining Industry Council – Advertisement entitled “Native Title and Australia’s Future” relating to the Commonwealth Native Title Bill 3716 Paper : Mr Beattie, during his speech, tabled the following paper— # Newspaper article dated 6 November 1993 entitled “Lawyers divided on plan’s chances” in relation to Western Australia's Mabo legislation 3717 Paper : Mr T. Sullivan, during his speech, tabled the following paper— # Nine point summary on the limits of native land title by High Court Justice Brennan. 120 Register of Tabled Papers Ð First Session Ð FortyÐSeventh Parliament

FRIDAY, 10 DECEMBER 1993

P ETITIONS: The following petitions, lodged with the Clerk by the Members indicated, were tabled— 3718 Mr Laming, from 416 petitioners, praying that the Family Planning Clinic on the Sunshine Coast be maintained and that increased funding be provided. 3719 Mr Grice, from 725 petitioners, praying that the Parliament will ensure that the practice of hire operators allowing unlicensed persons to operate jet skis on public waterways cease forthwith.

G OVERNMENT P APERS: The following papers were tabled— (a) Minister for Housing, Local Government and Planning (Mr Mackenroth)— 3720 Local Government Commissioner Ð Report relating to review of Internal (Electoral) Boundaries— Shire Council Ð Clifton 3721 Local Government Commissioner – Report relating to review of composition— Shire Councils Ð Fitzroy (b) Minister for Employment, Training and Industrial Relations (Mr Foley)— 3722 Annual Report of the Workers' Compensation Board of Queensland for 1992Ð93 Ð Erratum (c) Minister for Tourism, Sport and Racing (Mr Gibbs)— 3723 Greyhound Racing Control Board Ð Annual Report for 1992Ð93

P ARLIAMENTARY CRIMINAL JUSTICE COMMITTEE: Chairman of the Parliamentary Criminal Justice Committee (Mr Davies) tabled the following paper— 3724 Parliamentary Criminal Justice Committee Ð Report on a review of the past twelve months' operation of the Parliamentary Criminal Justice Committee of the 47th Parliament

QUESTIONS: Paper : Minister for Transport and Minister Assisting the Premier on Economic and Trade Development (Mr Hamill) laid upon the Table the following paper: 3725 # Letter to the Editor of the Gold Coast Bulletin dated 9 December 1993 entitled “road chaos alternatives” re: the proposed eastern corridor

NATIVE T ITLE (QUEENSLAND) BILL: Order of the day read for the adjourned debate on the motion of the Premier and Minister for Economic and Trade Development (Mr W Goss) Ð That the Bill be now read a second time. Debate resumed. Paper : Mr Connor, during his speech, tabled the following item— 3726 # Map of Gold Coast Hinterland

3727 MINISTERIAL STATEMENT: Minister for Transport and Minister Assisting the Premier on Economic and Trade Development (Mr Hamill), by leave, made a ministerial statement refuting claims that negotiations have occurred between the Brisbane City Council and the Department of Transport concerning an alternative route to the Southern Bypass of Brisbane.

TUESDAY, 15 FEBRUARY 1994

3751 ASSENT TO BILLS Letter from the Governor was reported, informing the Assembly that Her Excellency the Governor had, in the name of Her Majesty, assented to the following Bills on the dates indicated— Register of Tabled Papers Ð First Session Ð FortyÐSeventh Parliament 121

P ARLIAMENTARY COMMITTEE FOR ELECTORAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW Ð REPORT ON INDEPENDENCE OF THE ATTORNEYÐGENERAL Mr Speaker tabled the following papers which had been received during the recess— Parliamentary Committee for Electoral and Administrative Review— 3752 Report on the review of the independence of the AttorneyÐGeneral 3753 Submissions received by the Committee during the inquiry 3754 Transcript of proceedings from a hearing held on 27 October 1993

P APERS TABLED DURING THE RECESS Mr Speaker informed the House that the following papers, received during the recess, had been tabled on the dates indicated— 14 December 1993 Annual Report for 1992–93— 3728 Queensland Tertiary Education Foundation 6 January 1994 Annual Report for 1992–93— 3729 Rural Lands Protection Board 7 January 1994 Annual Report for the year ended 31 March 1993 3730 Bean Growers’ Co-Operative Association Limited (including final report of the Navy Bean Marketing Board) Annual Reports for 1992–93— 3731 Grainco 3732 Alternative Dispute Resolution Division (Dispute Resolution Centres Council) 3733 Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission 3734 Perpetual Trustees Australia Limited 3735 Queensland Art Gallery 3736 Supreme Court Library Committee 13 January 1994 Annual Reports for 1992–93— 3737 South East Queensland Water Board 3738 Livestock and Meat Authority of Queensland 3739 Litigation Reform Commission 25 January 1994 3740 Explanation for the extension of time for the tabling of General Purpose Financial Statements for Departmental Trading Activities - Department of Family Services and Aboriginal and Islander Affairs 1992/93 28January 1994 Annual Report for 1992–93— 3741 Queensland Industry Development Corporation - Government Schemes Division - Venture Capital Fund 2 February 1994 Annual Reports for 1992–93— 3742 Committee of Direction of Fruit Marketing (Queensland Fruit and Vegetable Growers) 3743 Mount Isa Water Board 4 February 1994 Annual Reports for 1992–93— 3744 Queensland Principal Club 3745 Trustees of the Bowen Racecourse Reserve 3746 Trustees of Eagle Farm Racecourse 8 February 1994 Annual Reports for 1992–93— 3747 Bore Water Boards, Drainage Boards and Water Boards 3748 River Improvement Trusts

P ETITIONS The following petitions, lodged with the Clerk by the Members indicated, were tabled— 3755 Mrs Sheldon, from 21 petitioners, praying that the parole period be removed when sentencing child molesters, that offenders are given and serve maximum sentences and that their names be released for publication. 122 Register of Tabled Papers Ð First Session Ð FortyÐSeventh Parliament

3756 Mr Beattie, from 27 petitioners, praying that the Parliament of Queensland will take action to prevent night games or events being held at Ballymore Park, ban the installation of floodlights and undertake an impact study with a view to relocation of the Queensland Rugby Union. 3757 Ms Simpson, from 24 petitioners, praying that the Parliament of Queensland will take action to reduce the speed limit to 60 kilometres per hour along the stretch of David Low Way between Finland Road and the Pacific Paradise Motorway roundabout. 3758-3759 Ms Robson and Mr Slack, from 53 and 37 petitioners respectively, praying that the Parliament of Queensland will actively maintain legal sanctuary and permanent preservation for all native animals and plants in Queensland National Parks and revoke all sections of Acts which appear to allow hunting or gathering of native wildlife. 3760 Mr Pitt, from 130 petitioners, praying that the Parliament of Queensland will direct the Queensland Electricity Commission to modify the proposed 275,000 volt power transmission line and the relocation of the existing 132,000 volt power transmission line from Chalumbin to Woree. 3761 Mr Lingard, from 4,328 petitioners, praying that the Parliament of Queensland will request the Department of Health to provide immediate finance for the construction of a new hospital building in Beaudesert.

S TATUTORY I NSTRUMENTS The following statutory instruments were tabled by the Clerk— Adoption of Children Act— 3762 Adoption of Children Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 1993, No. 500 Art Unions and Public Amusements Act— 3763 Art Unions and Public Amusements Amendment Regulation (No. 2) 1993, No. 460 Building Act— 3764 Standard Building Amendment ByÐlaw (No. 1) 1993, No. 486 Cairns Casino Agreement Act— 3765 Cairns Casino Agreement Repeal Regulation 1993, No. 444 Dental Act— 3766 Dental Amendment ByÐlaw (No. 3) 1993, No. 508 District Courts Act— 3767 District Courts (Court Fees) Order 1993, No. 498 3768 District Courts Amendment Rules (No. 1) 1993, No. 499 Eagle Farm Racecourse Act— 3769 Eagle Farm Racecourse Regulation 1993, No. 467 3770 Proclamation Ð that the provisions of the Act not in force commence 17 December 1993, No. 465 Education (General Provisions) Act— 3771 Education (General Provisions) Amendment Regulation (No. 2) 1993, No. 483 Egg Industry (Restructuring) Act— 3772 Egg Industry (Restructuring) Regulation 1993, No. 477 3773 Proclamation Ð the provision of the Act not in force commence 1 January 1994, No. 472 Fishing Industry Organisation and Marketing Act— 3774 Fishing Industry (Closed Waters Ð Fish or Marine Products) Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 1993, No. 479 3775 Fishing Industry Organisation and Marketing Amendment Regulation (No. 6) 1993, No. 475 3776 Fishing Industry (Use of Nets) Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 1993, No. 476 Forestry Act— 3777 Forestry Amendment Regulation (No. 5) 1993, No. 450 Friendly Societies Act— 3778 Friendly Societies Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 1993, No. 457 Golden Casket Art Union Act— 3779 Golden Casket Art Union Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 1993, No. 459 Harbours Act— 3780 Harbours (Harbour Dues Guidelines) Regulation 1993, No. 468 Jurisdiction of Courts (CrossÐvesting) Amendment Act— 3781 Proclamation Ð the provisions of the Act that are not in force commence 13 December 1993, No. 451 Register of Tabled Papers Ð First Session Ð FortyÐSeventh Parliament 123

Justice Legislation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act— 3782 Proclamation Ð amendments 7, 14 and 27 of the Trustee Companies Act 1968, in Schedule 1 to the Justice Legislation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1992, commence 13 December 1993, No. 452 Lands Legislation Amendment Act— 3783 Proclamation Ð the provisions of the Act that are not in force commence 10 December 1993, No. 453 Local Government Act— 3784 Local Government (Bundaberg and Burnett) Regulation 1993, No. 494 3785 Local Government (Burdekin, Dalrymple, Hinchinbrook, Thuringowa and Townsville) Regulation 1993, No. 495 3786 Local Government (Correction of Errors) Order (No. 2) 1993, No. 485 3787 Local Government (Electoral Matters) Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 1993, No. 488 3788 Local Government (Mackay and Pioneer) Regulation 1993, No. 493 3789 Local Government (Maryborough and Woocoo) Regulation 1993, No. 496 3790 Local Government (Mission Beach Marine Facilities Joint Board) Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 1993, No. 491 3791 Local Government (Reviewable Local Government Matter) Regulation 1993, No. 487 3792 Local Government (Shire of Emerald Ð Levee Bank) Regulation 1993, No. 489 3793 Local Government (Willows Sports Complex Joint Board) Regulation 1993, No. 490 Lotto Act— 3794 Lotto (OnÐline) Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 1993, No. 458 Meat Industry Act— 3795 Proclamation Ð the provisions of the Act that are not in force commence 1 January 1994, No. 474 Mixed Use Development Act— 3796 Proclamation Ð the provisions of the Act that are not in force commence 17 December 1993, No. 484 National Parks and Wildlife Act— 3797 National Park 441 County of Ward (Extension) Order 1993, No. 455 3798 National Park 1072 Counties of Fraser and March (Extension) Order 1993, No. 454 Occupational Therapists Act— 3799 Occupational Therapists Amendment ByÐlaw (No. 1) 1993, No. 507 Optometrists Act— 3800 Optometrists Amendment ByÐlaw (No. 1) 1993, No. 503 PayÐroll Tax Act— 3801 PayÐroll Tax Amendment Regulation 1993, No. 456 Pharmacy Act— 3802 Pharmacy Amendment ByÐlaw (No. 1) 1993, No. 502 Podiatrists Act— 3803 Podiatry Amendment ByÐlaw (No. 1) 1993, No. 506 Police Service Administration Act— 3804 Police Service Administration (Review of Decisions) Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 1993, No. 482 3805 Police Service Administration Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 1993, No. 481 Psychologists Act— 3806 Psychologists Amendment ByÐlaw (No. 1) 1993, No. 505 Queensland Building Services Authority Act— 3807 Queensland Building Services Authority Amendment Regulation (No. 4) 1993, No. 492 Queensland Marine Act— 3808 Queensland Marine (Motor Boat and Motor Vessel) Amendment Regulation (No. 2) 1993, No. 447 South Bank Corporation Amendment Act— 3809 Proclamation Ð the provisions of the Act that are not in force commence 10 December 1993, No. 449 Speech Pathologists Act— 3810 Speech Pathologists Amendment ByÐlaw (No. 1) 1993, No. 504 State Service Superannuation Act— 3811 State Service Superannuation (Transfer Election) Regulation 1993, No. 461 124 Register of Tabled Papers Ð First Session Ð FortyÐSeventh Parliament

State Transport Act— 3812 State Transport Amendment Regulation (No. 3) 1993, No. 471 Statutory Bodies Financial Arrangements Act— 3813 Statutory Bodies Financial Arrangements (Investment) Amendment Regulation (No. 2) 1993, No. 462 3814 Statutory Bodies Financial Arrangements (Investment Funds) Regulation 1993, No. 464 3815 Statutory Bodies Financial Arrangements (Investment with Financial Institutions) Regulation 1993, No. 446 Stock Act— 3816 Stock Amendment Regulation (No. 3) 1993, No. 478 Stock Amendment Act— 3817 Proclamation Ð that section 6 and Part 4 of the Act commence 1 January 1994 and that the remaining provisions of the Act not in force commence 1 March 1994, No. 473 Sugar Industry Act— 3818 Sugar Industry Amendment Regulation (No. 4) 1993, No. 448 Superannuation (Government and Other Employees) Act— 3819 Superannuation (Definition of Employee Ð Queensland Performing Arts Trust) Order 1993, No. 443 Superannuation (State Public Sector) Act— 3820 Superannuation (State Public Sector) Amendment Regulation (No. 2) 1993, No. 463 Supreme Court Act— 3821 Supreme Court Arrangements Order (No. 2) 1993 3822 Supreme Court Arrangements (Amendment) Order (No. 2) 1993 3823 Supreme Court Rules Amendment Order (No. 7) 1993, No. 497 Tobacco Products (Licensing) Act— 3824 Tobacco Products (Licensing) Regulation 1993, No. 445 Traffic Act— 3825 Traffic Amendment Regulation (No. 6) 1993, No. 470 Transport Legislation Amendment Act (No. 2)— 3826 Proclamation Ð the provisions of the Act that are not in force commence 1 March 1994, No. 469 Valuers Registration Act— 3827 Valuers Registration Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 1993, No. 501 Water Resources Act— 3828 Water Resources (Watercourse Protection) Regulation 1993, No. 480 Willows Sports Complex Act— 3829 Willows Sports Complex Regulation 1993, No. 466

GOVERNMENT P APERS The following papers were tabled— (a) Premier and Minister for Economic and Trade Development (Mr W Goss)— 3830 Government response to the Parliamentary Public Works Committee Report relating to the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre (b) Minister for Primary Industries (Mr Casey)— 3831 Atherton Tableland Maize Marketing Board Ð Annual Report for year ended 31 May 1993 3832 Farming of Protected Wildlife in Queensland Ð Policy Options Paper (c) Minister for Police and Minister for Corrective Services (Mr Braddy)— 3833 National Crime Authority Ð Annual Report for 1992Ð93 (d) Minister for Housing, Local Government and Planning (Mr Mackenroth)— 3834 Brisbane City Council (Approval of Ordinances) Notice No. 8 1993 3835 Brisbane City Council (Approval of Ordinances) Notice No. 9 1993 3836 Brisbane City Council (Approval of Ordinances) Notice No. 1 1994 3837 Review of Classification of Redland Shire Ð Report of the Local Government Commissioner Register of Tabled Papers Ð First Session Ð FortyÐSeventh Parliament 125

M INISTERIAL S TATEMENTS 3838 (a) Deputy Premier, Minister for Emergency Services and Minister for Rural Communities and Consumer Affairs (Mr Burns), by leave, made a ministerial statement relating to the deaths of two members of the Queensland Fire Service and the establishment of an inquiry into the incident. 3839 (b) Treasurer (Mr De Lacy), by leave, made a ministerial statement relating to the midÐyear review of the 1993Ð94 Budget. Paper : Mr De Lacy, during his statement, tabled the following papers— 3840 # Consolidated Fund Ð Comparative Statement as at 31 December 1993 3841 # 1993Ð94 Mid Year Review Ð Highlights of additional expenditure

QUESTIONS Papers: Mr Cooper tabled the following papers— 3842 # Letter, dated 8 February 1994, from the AuditorÐGeneral relating to certain payments made by the Queensland Corrective Services Commission to Brisbane Tribal Council Ltd 3843 # Letter, dated 14 February, from the AuditorÐGeneral relating to the Stakeholders Program and the Community Interaction Program

P ARLIAMENTARY COMMITTEE FOR ELECTORAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW Ð REPORT ON P ARLIAMENTARY COMMITTEES Order of the day read for the adjourned debate on the motion of Dr Clark Ð That this House takes note of the Parliamentary Committee for Electoral and Administrative Review Report on the Review of Parliamentary Committees. Paper : Mr Campbell tabled the following paper— 3844 # Parliamentary Sittings - Overnight Allowances - Australia-wide comparison

3749-3750 LOCAL G OVERNMENT L EGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Minister for Housing, Local Government and Planning (Mr Mackenroth) moved Ð That leave be granted to bring in a Bill for an Act to amend certain local government legislation, and for related purposes. Bill and Explanatory Notes presented by Mr Mackenroth, Bill read a first time and ordered to be printed.

ADJOURNMENT The Leader of the House (Mr Mackenroth) moved Ð That the House do now adjourn. Papers: Mr Beattie, during his speech, tabled the following papers— 3845 # Whistleblowing resume of Robin Bruce Rothe, dated 13 February 1994 3846 # Statutory Declaration, Robin Bruce Rothe, dated 7 February 1994

WEDNESDAY, 16 FEBRUARY 1994

P ETITIONS The following petitions, lodged with the Clerk by the Members indicated, were tabled— 3853 Mr Livingstone, from 9 petitioners, praying for action to be taken to create a park in the Inner City of Brisbane on vacant land bounded by Turbot, Edward and Ann Streets. 3854 Mr Rowell, from 190 petitioners, praying for action to be taken to cease prawn trawling from the Rockingham Bay shoreline. 3855 Dr Clark, from 118 petitioners, praying for a review of the procedure under which the Sky- Rail proposal between Cairns and Kuranda has been approved or else rejection of the development outright. 3856 Mr Springborg, from 54 petitioners, praying for a review of the proposal by the Queensland Nursing Council to increase the annual licence certificate fee from $15 to $100 per annum. 3857 Mr Livingstone, from 70 petitioners, praying that the Trinity Inlet Wetlands be preserved for future generations and that the Royal Reef proposal be rejected. 3858 Ms Power, from 15,647 petitioners, praying that the Parliament of Queensland will grant (A & B) to registered chiropractors, full primary contact status under the Workers’ Compensation Act of Queensland. 126 Register of Tabled Papers Ð First Session Ð FortyÐSeventh Parliament

S TATUTORY I NSTRUMENTS The following statutory instruments were tabled by the Clerk— Ambulance Service Act— 3859 Ambulance Service Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 1994, No. 9 City of Brisbane Act— 3860 City of Brisbane Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 1994, No. 24 City of Brisbane Market Act— 3861 City of Brisbane Market Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 1994, No. 20 Community Services (Aborigines) Act— 3862 Community Services (Aborigines) Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 1994, No. 13 Community Services (Torres Strait) Act— 3863 Community Services (Torres Strait) Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 1994, No. 14 Dairy Industry Act— 3864 Dairy Industry Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 1994, No. 38 3865 Dairy Industry Standards 1993, No. 518 Electricity Act— 3866 Electricity Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 1994, No. 10 Gas Act— 3867 Gas Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 1994, No. 30 Grain Industry (Restructuring) Act— 3868 Grain Industry Regulation 1994, No. 21 Hawkers Act— 3869 Hawkers Regulation 1994, No. 37 Health Act— 3870 Health (Dispensary) Regulation 1993, No. 509 3871 Health (Scientific Research and Studies) Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 1994, No.41 3872 Therapeutic Goods and Other Drugs Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 1994, No. 15 Health Services Act— 3873 Health Services (Transfer of Officers) Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 1994, No. 29 Justice Legislation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act— 3874 Proclamation Ð all amendments of the Hawkers Act 1984, Pawnbrokers Act 1984 and SecondÐhand Dealers and Collectors Act 1984, in Schedule 1 to the Justice Legislation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1992 commence 28 February 1994, No.33 3875 Proclamation Ð sections 134 and 135 of the Act commence 14 February 1994, No.32 Local Government Act— 3876 Local Government (Electoral Matters) Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 1994, No. 4 3877 Local Government (Electoral Matters) Amendment Regulation (No. 2) 1994, No .2 3878 Local Government (Mackay and Pioneer) Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 1994, No.3 3879 Local Government (Transitional) Regulation 1993, No. 521 Local Government (Planning and Environment) Act— 3880 Local Government Court Rules Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 1994, No. 25 Lotto Act— 3881 Lotto (OnÐline) Amendment Rule (No. 2) 1993, No. 5 3882 Lotto (Oz Lotto) Rule 1994, No. 44 Lotto Amendment Act— 3883 Proclamation Ð provisions of the Act that are not in force commence 11February 1994, No. 43 Mineral Resources Act— 3884 Mineral Resources Amendment Regulation (No. 14) 1993, No. 512 3885 Mineral Resources Amendment Regulation (No. 15) 1993, No. 513 Mines Regulation Act— 3886 Mines Regulation (Inner City Railway Tunnels) Regulation 1993, No. 515 Mining (Fossicking) Act— 3887 Mining (Fossicking) Amendment Regulation (No. 2) 1993, No. 514 3888 Proclamation Ð that certain equipment may or may not be used for prospecting, exploring or mining in the Thanes Creek Designated Area, No. 511 Mixed Use Development Amendment Act— 3889 Proclamation Ð provisions of the Act not in force commence 11 February 1994, No. 39 Register of Tabled Papers Ð First Session Ð FortyÐSeventh Parliament 127

Mobile Homes Act— 3890 Mobile Homes Regulation 1994, No. 34 National Parks and Wildlife Act— 3891 National Park 398 County of Nares (Extension) Order 1993, No. 517 3892 National Park 2762 County of Canning (Extension and Exclusion) Order 1994, No.42 Pawnbrokers Act— 3893 Pawnbrokers Regulation 1994, No. 36 Physiotherapists Act— 3894 Physiotherapy Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 1993, No. 510 Primary Producers’ Organisation and Marketing Act— 3895 Primary Producers’ Organisation and Marketing (Pork Producers) Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 1994, No. 12 Queensland Building Services Authority Act— 3896 Queensland Building Services Authority Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 1994, No.40 Regulatory Reform Act— 3897 Regulatory Reform Amendment Regulation (No. 2) 1993, No. 516 3898 Regulatory Reform Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 1994, No. 17 Rental Bond Act— 3899 Rental Bond Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 1993, No. 520 Retirement Villages Act— 3900 Retirement Villages Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 1994, No. 8 Rural Lands Protection Act— 3901 Rural Lands Protection Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 1994, No. 28 SecondÐhand Dealers and Collectors Act— 3902 SecondÐhand Dealers and Collectors Regulation 1994, No. 35 Soccer Football Pools Act— 3903 Pools (OnÐline) Amendment Rule (No. 1) 1993, No. 6 State Development and Public Works Organization Act— 3904 State Development (Gladstone Area) Regulation 1993, No. 519 State Transport Act— 3905 State Transport Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 1994, No. 11 3906 State Transport Amendment Regulation (No. 2) 1994, No. 18 Statute Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act— 3907 Proclamation Ð Amendments of the Returned Servicemen’s Badges Act 1956 and the Returned Services League of Australia (Queensland Branch) Act 1956, in Schedule 1 to the Statute Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1993, commence 1March 1994, No. 31 Sugar Industry Act— 3908 Sugar Industry (Assignment Grant) Guideline 1994, No. 1 Supreme Court Act— 3909 Supreme Court Rules Amendment Order (No. 1) 1994, No. 26 3910 Supreme Court Rules Amendment Order (No. 2) 1994, No. 27 Transport Infrastructure (Roads) Act— 3911 Notification Ð (i) that access to part of the proposed road, BrisbaneÐRedland Road (Brisbane City/Redland Shire), be limited; (ii) that access to the declared road, Bruce Highway, GympieÐMaryboroughÐGin Gin (Woocoo Shire/Maryborough City), be limited; and (iii) that a section of the State Highway, Bruce Highway, GympieÐMaryboroughÐGin Gin (Woocoo Shire/Maryborough Motorway), be a Motorway 3912 Notification Ð that access to the proposed deviation and widening of the declared road, Bruce Highway, BrisbaneÐGympie (Noosa Shire), be limited 3913 Transport Infrastructure (Roads) Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 1994, No. 19 Vocational Education, Training and Employment Amendment Act— 3914 Proclamation Ð provisions of the Act not in force commence 28 January 1994, No.16 Water Resources Act— 3915 Water Resources () Regulation 1994, No. 23 3916 Water Resources (Yambocully Water Board) Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 1994, No. 22 128 Register of Tabled Papers Ð First Session Ð FortyÐSeventh Parliament

Workplace Health and Safety Act— 3917 Workplace Health and Safety (Codes of Practice Approval) Amendment Notice (No.1) 1994, No. 7

GOVERNMENT P APER The following paper was tabled— Minister for Employment, Training and Industrial Relations (Mr Foley)— 3918 Government response to Parliamentary Travelsafe Committee Report in relation to pedestrian and cyclist safety

M INISTERIAL S TATEMENTS 3919 (a) Treasurer (Mr De Lacy), by leave, made a ministerial statement relating to the corporatisation of the Queensland Industry Development Corporation. Papers: Mr De Lacy, during his statement, tabled the following papers— Queensland Industry Development Corporation— 3920 # Corporatisation Charter 3921 # Further information on corporatisation 3922 (b) Minister for Police and Minister for Corrective Services (Mr Braddy), by leave, made a ministerial statement relating to the Inspector’s report into allegations concerning the Rockhampton Correctional Centre. Papers: Mr Braddy, during his statement, tabled the following papers— 3923 # Inspector’s report into allegations made by Mrs Glenda Mather with respect to various matters related to the operation of Rockhampton Correctional Centre 3924 # Annexures

P ARLIAMENTARY CRIMINAL JUSTICE COMMITTEE Ð REPORT ON THE UNAUTHORISED RELEASE AND PUBLICATION OF A COMMITTEE DOCUMENT Chairman of the Parliamentary Criminal Justice Committee (Mr Davies) tabled the following report— 3925 Report on the unauthorised release and publication of a committee document

QUESTIONS Paper : Deputy Leader of the Coalition (Mrs Sheldon) tabled the following paper— 3926 # Newsletter of the Socialist Labour League Political Committee concerning the murder of Daniel Yock 3927 Paper : Mr Santoro tabled the following paper— # Controlling prostitution in New Farm Ð news release by Mr Beattie

G ENERAL BUSINESS Ð SPECIAL P UBLIC I MPORTANCE DEBATE Mr Speaker informed the House that pursuant to the sessional order of 5 November 1992, the Leader of the Opposition (Mr Borbidge) proposed that the following matter of special public importance be submitted to the Assembly for discussion— “The State Labor Government’s failure to address the law and order crisis in Queensland” The following Members addressed the House— Leader of the Opposition (Mr Borbidge), Mr Nuttall, Deputy Leader of the Coalition (Mrs Sheldon), Minister for Family Services and Aboriginal and Islander Affairs (Ms Warner), Messrs Cooper and Fenlon and Minister for Police and Minister for Corrective Services (Mr Braddy). Paper : Mr Borbidge, during his speech, tabled the following paper— 3928 # Queensland Police Service Ð Statistical and other information relating to police personnel by rank and classification Paper : Deputy Leader of the Coalition (Mrs Sheldon), during her speech, tabled the following paper— 3929 # Extract from the diary of a victim of stalking Paper : Mr Cooper, during his speech, tabled the following paper— 3930 # Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Legal Service Identity Card (also known as the “Mabo Card”) Paper : Minister for Police and Minister for Corrective Services (Mr Braddy), during his speech, tabled the following paper— 3931 # Letter, dated 22 October 1993, from the Commissioner for Police relating to a media article on the number of Queensland police “on the beat” Register of Tabled Papers Ð First Session Ð FortyÐSeventh Parliament 129

3847-3848 MOTOR ACCIDENT I NSURANCE BILL The Treasurer (Mr De Lacy) moved Ð That leave be granted to bring in a Bill for an Act to provide for a compulsory thirdÐparty insurance scheme covering liability for personal injury arising out of motor vehicle accidents, and for other purposes. Bill and Explanatory Notes presented by Mr De Lacy, Bill read a first time and ordered to be printed.

3849-3850 TRAFFIC AMENDMENT BILL Minister for Transport and Minister Assisting the Premier on Economic and Trade Development (Mr Hamill) moved Ð That leave be granted to bring in a Bill for an Act to amend the Traffic Act 1949 and the Transport Infrastructure (Roads) Act 1991, and to repeal the Traffic Act Amendment Act 1974. Bill and Explanatory Notes presented by Mr Hamill, Bill read a first time and ordered to be printed.

3851-3852 LAND T ITLE BILL Minister for Lands (Mr Smith) moved Ð That leave be granted to bring in a Bill for an Act to consolidate and reform the law about the registration of freehold land and interests in freehold land, and for other purposes. Bill and Explanatory Notes presented by Mr Smith, Bill read a first time and ordered to be printed.

ADJOURNMENT The Leader of the House (Mr Mackenroth) moved Ð That the House do now adjourn. Papers: Mr Ardill, during his speech, tabled the following papers— 3932 # Letters, media articles and maps concerning the acquisition of land for a park at Karawatha

THURSDAY, 17 FEBRUARY 1994

P ETITION The following petition, lodged with the Clerk by the Member indicated, was tabled— 3937 Mrs Gamin, from 278 petitioners, praying that the Parliament of Queensland will not move to change legislation regarding abortion and will not allow abortion on demand.

M INISTERIAL S TATEMENT 3938 Minister for Justice and AttorneyÐGeneral and Minister for the Arts (Mr Wells), by leave, made a ministerial statement relating to a register of listening devices applied for by State agencies and approved by the Supreme Court. Papers: Mr Wells, during his statement, tabled the following papers— 3939 # Letter, dated 17 February 1994, from the Director, Official Misconduct Division, Criminal Justice Commission containing a report on listening device applications requested by the AttorneyÐGeneral 3940 # Letter, dated 14 February 1994, from the Director of Prosecutions and a schedule containing details of listening device applications

REPORT ON OVERSEAS TRIP Mr Randell tabled the following report— 3941 Report on overseas trip to Thailand, England, the Continent and Singapore from 5 June to 16 July 1993

QUESTIONS Paper : Deputy Premier, Minister for Emergency Services and Minister for Rural Communities and Consumer Affairs (Mr Burns) tabled the following paper— 3942 # Guidelines for the classification of computer games 130 Register of Tabled Papers Ð First Session Ð FortyÐSeventh Parliament

3933-3934 INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS REFORM BILL Minister for Employment, Training and Industrial Relations (Mr Foley) moved Ð That leave be granted to bring in a Bill for an Act to amend the Industrial Relations Act 1990 and to further promote workplace reforms and protect worker’s entitlements and for other purposes Bill and Explanatory Notes presented by Mr Foley, Bill read a first time and ordered to be printed.

3935-3936 PENALTIES AND S ENTENCES AMENDMENT BILL Minister for Justice and AttorneyÐGeneral and Minister for the Arts (Mr Wells) moved – That leave be granted to bring in a Bill for an Act to amend the Penalties and Sentences Act 1992. Bill and Explanatory Notes presented by Mr Wells, Bill read a first time and ordered to be printed.

FRIDAY, 18 FEBRUARY 1994

S TATUTORY I NSTRUMENT The following statutory instrument were tabled by the Clerk— Local Government Act— 3945 Reference, dated 21 January 1994, of a reviewable local government matter relating to the local authorities of the and the Shires of Glengallan, Rosenthal, Allora and Stanthorpe

M INISTERIAL S TATEMENT Refer to Minister for Police and Minister for Corrective Services (Mr Braddy), by leave, made a Hansard ministerial statement relating to crime in the Ayr region.

P ARLIAMENTARY CRIMINAL JUSTICE COMMITTEE Ð TRANSCRIPT OF EVIDENCE AND SUBMISSIONS Chairman of the Parliamentary Criminal Justice Committee (Mr Davies) tabled the following papers in connection with the committee’s review of the Criminal Justice Commission’s Report on a Review of Police Powers in Queensland (Volumes I–III)— 3946 Part A Ð Minutes of evidence taken on 16 and 17 December 1993 3947 Submissions received

NOTICES OF M OTION Paper : Mr Stoneman tabled the following paper— 3948 # Copy of press article entitled “Syd will tackle youth problems”

Q UESTIONS Paper : Minister for Environment and Heritage (Ms Robson) tabled the following paper— 3949 # Transcript of a conversation between M A Chep, Enforcement CoÐordinator, Queensland Department of Environment and Heritage, Cairns and Mr Slack, MLA Paper : Leader of the Opposition (Mr Borbidge) tabled the following paper— 3950 # Letter, dated 17 February 1994, from the National Bank relating to the term deposit account of Queensland Emergency Services Paper : Mr Stoneman tabled the following paper— 3951 # Memorandum, dated 2 February 1994, from Department of Family Services and Aboriginal and Island Affairs to Mr C Proctor, Stipendiary Magistrate, Ayr relating to a preÐsentence report

3943-3944 MARINE S AFETY BILL Minister for Transport and Minister Assisting the Premier on Economic and Trade Development (Mr Hamill) moved Ð That leave be granted to bring in a Bill for an Act about marine safety and other matters. Bill and Explanatory Notes presented by Mr Hamill, Bill read a first time and ordered to be printed. Register of Tabled Papers Ð First Session Ð FortyÐSeventh Parliament 131

BRISBANE CITY COUNCIL ALDERMANIC SUPERANNUATION SCHEME VARIATION RULES (NO . 1) Ð MOTION FOR DISALLOWANCE Mrs McCauley, pursuant to notice, moved Ð That Brisbane City Council Aldermanic Superannuation Scheme Variation Rules (No. 1) 1993, tabled in the Parliament on 1 December 1993, be disallowed. Paper : Deputy Leader of the Coalition (Mrs Sheldon) tabled the following paper— 3952 # Letter, dated 4 November1993, from Alderman Bob Ward to the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Planning (Mr Mackenroth) relating to the proposed amendment to the Brisbane City Council Aldermanic Superannuation Scheme

TUESDAY, 22 FEBRUARY 1994

S TATUTORY I NSTRUMENTS The following statutory instruments were tabled by the Clerk— Acts Interpretation Act— 3953 Administrative Arrangements Order 1994 Building and Construction Industry (Portable Long Service Leave) Act— 3954 Building and Construction Industry (Portable Long Service Leave) Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 1994, No. 51 Cemetery Act— 3955 Cemetery (Gympie Cemetery) Amendment Rule (No. 1) 1994, No. 49 City of Brisbane Market Act— 3956 City of Brisbane Market (Accommodation) Regulation 1994, No. 46 Clean Air Act— 3957 Clean Air Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 1994, No. 53 3958 Clean Air (Ozone Depleting Substances) Regulation 1994, No. 52 Clean Waters Act— 3959 Clean Waters Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 1994, No. 54 Constitution Act— 3953 Administrative Arrangements Order 1994 CoÐoperative and Other Societies Act— 3960 CoÐoperative and Other Societies Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 1994, No. 45 Education (Capital Assistance) Act— 3961 Education (Capital Assistance) Regulation 1994, No. 48 3962 Proclamation Ð provisions of the Act that are not in force commence 18 February 1994, No. 47 Health Act— 3963 Poisons Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 1994, No. 50 National Parks and Wildlife Act— 3964 National Park 127 County of Canning (Extension and Exclusion) Order 1994, No. 58 3965 National Park 573 Counties of Carlisle and Hillalong (Extension and Exclusion) Order 1994, No. 57 3966 National Park 1353 County of Nares (Exclusion) Order 1994, No. 56 Officials in Parliament Act— 3953 Administrative Arrangements Order 1994

GOVERNMENT P APER The following paper was tabled— Minister for Lands (Mr Smith)— 3967 Foreign Ownership of Land Register Ð Annual Report for 1992Ð93

M INISTERIAL S TATEMENT 3968 Treasurer (Mr De Lacy), by leave, made a ministerial statement relating to the increased level of business investment in Queensland.

QUESTIONS Paper : Premier and Minister for Economic and Trade Development (Mr W Goss) tabled the following paper— 3969 # Cartoon entitled “Survival in the Bush” from the Rockhampton Morning Bulletin 132 Register of Tabled Papers Ð First Session Ð FortyÐSeventh Parliament

GENERAL BUSINESS Ð MATTERS OF P UBLIC I NTEREST The following Members addressed the House— Messrs Stoneman, Barton and Connor, Ms Power, Messrs Johnson and Davies. Papers: Mr Stoneman, during his speech, tabled the following papers— 3970 # Letter, dated 11 May 1993, from Mr Stoneman to the Minister for Police and Emergency Services relating to juvenile crime problems in Ayr 3971 # Letter, dated 13 May 1993, from Mr Stoneman to the Premier requesting a meeting to discuss events in Ayr and the rice industry in Burdekin 3972 # Letter dated 11 May 1993, from the personal secretary, Office of the Premier, relating to Mr Stoneman’s request for a meeting with the Premier 3973 # Letter, dated 12 May 1993, from Mr Stoneman to the Divisional Head, Aboriginal and Islander Affairs Division, Department of Family Services and Aboriginal and Islander Affairs seeking assistance with certain Aboriginal and Islander people 3974 # Letter and attachments, dated 13 May 1993, from Mr Stoneman to the Minister for Family Services and Aboriginal and Islander Affairs relating to problems in the Ayr community 3975 # Letter, dated 19 August 1993, from the Minister for Family Services and Aboriginal and Islander Affairs (Ms Warner) relating to antiÐsocial behaviour of some members of the Ayr community Papers: Mr Connor, during his speech, tabled the following papers— 3976 # Letter, dated 18 February 1994, from Mr A Djurovitch relating to the refusal by FAI Insurance to renew their householders insurance 3977 # Letters, dated 16 and 21 December 1993, from FAI Insurance to Mr A Djurovitch advising that their householders insurance policy would not be renewed

LOCAL G OVERNMENT L EGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Paper : Mr Springborg, during his speech, tabled the following paper— 3978 # Extract from Allora Shire resident, Mrs Thomas’ letter to the Leader of the Opposition

TRANSPORT I NFRASTRUCTURE BILL Paper : Mr Healy, during his speech, tabled the following paper— 3979 # Map of Toowoomba and surrounding regions Papers: Mr Connor, during his speech, tabled the following papers— 3980 # Correspondence concerning the pedestrian crossing at the intersection of Price and Lavelle Streets, Nerang

ADJOURNMENT The Leader of the House (Mr Mackenroth) moved Ð That the House do now adjourn. Paper : Mr Livingstone, during his speech, tabled the following paper— 3981 # Queensland Ambulance Transport Brigade, Monto Committee Ð Purpose and scope of financial statements

WEDNESDAY, 23 FEBRUARY 1994

P ETITION The following petition, lodged with the Clerk by the Member indicated, was tabled— 3984 Ms Power, from 1,320 petitioners, praying that the Parliament of Queensland will grant to registered chiropractors, full primary contact status under the Workers’ Compensation Act of Queensland.

M INISTERIAL S TATEMENT 3985 Minister for Environment and Heritage (Ms Robson), by leave, made a ministerial statement relating to the taped telephone conversation between Mr Chep of Department of Environment and Heritage and Mr Slack, MLA. Paper : Ms Robson, during her statement, tabled the following paper— 3986 # Statement by Keith Charles Stafford relating to the telephone conversation between Mr Chap and Mr Slack Register of Tabled Papers Ð First Session Ð FortyÐSeventh Parliament 133

Q UESTIONS Paper : Leader of the Opposition (Mr Borbidge) tabled the following paper— 3987 # Extract from the Report of the Fitzgerald Commission of Inquiry Ð page 287, relating to secrecy Paper : Mr Cooper tabled the following paper— 3988 # Memorandum, dated 10 February 1994, from the Slacks Creek Police Station detailing the number of police crews working at 5.30am on 5 February 1994.

GENERAL BUSINESS Ð SPECIAL P UBLIC I MPORTANCE DEBATE Mr Speaker informed the House that pursuant to the sessional order of 5 November 1992, the Minister for Business, Industry and Regional Development (Mr Elder) proposed that the following matter of special public importance be submitted to the Assembly for discussion— “The Government’s good record in the provision of services to rural and regional Queensland” The following Members addressed the House— Mr Pitt, Leader of the Opposition (Mr Borbidge), Messrs Pearce and Connor, Minister for Business, Industry and Regional Development (Mr Elder) and Mr Lingard. Paper : Mr Connor, during his speech, tabled the following paper— Corporate Services Committee— 3989 # Minutes for 17 August 1993 Ð Crown Special Lease 6/33030 Parish of Albert Ð Increase in annual lease payment Paper : Mr Pitt, during his speech, tabled the following paper— 3990 # Schedule of railway line and railway station closures under the National Party

3982-3983 MEDICARE P RINCIPLES AND COMMITMENTS ADOPTION BILL Minister for Health (Mr Hayward) moved Ð That leave be granted to bring in a Bill for an Act to adopt the Medicare Principles and Commitments specified in section 26(2) of the Health Insurance Act 1973 (Cwlth) and for another purpose. Bill and Explanatory Notes presented by Mr Hayward, Bill read a first time and ordered to be printed.

M OTOR ACCIDENT I NSURANCE BILL Order of the day read for the adjourned debate on the motion of the Treasurer (Mr De Lacy) Ð That the Bill be now read a second time. Paper : Treasurer (Mr De Lacy), during his speech, tabled the following paper— 3991 # Letter, dated 17 February 1994, from Trowbridge Consulting containing an assessment of the current premium rates for compulsory third party insurance in Queensland.

TRAFFIC AMENDMENT BILL Order of the day read for the adjourned debate on the motion of the Minister for Transport and Minister Assisting the Premier on Economic and Trade Development (Mr Hamill) Ð That the Bill be now read a second time. Papers: Mr Beattie, during his speech, tabled the following papers— 3992-3993 # Correspondence relating to the installation of floodlights at the Ballymore Rugby Union grounds.

ADJOURNMENT The Leader of the House (Mr Mackenroth) moved Ð That the House do now adjourn. Paper : Ms Edmond, during her speech, tabled the following paper— 3994 # Newspaper article on the death of a former rugby league player in a road accident

THURSDAY, 24 FEBRUARY 1994

P ETITION The following petition, lodged with the Clerk by the Member indicated, was tabled— 3995 Mr Beanland, from 181 petitioners, praying for a more effective deterrent against crime, particularly juvenile crime, in the Marsden and Waterford West areas. 134 Register of Tabled Papers Ð First Session Ð FortyÐSeventh Parliament

GOVERNMENT P APERS The following papers were tabled— (a) Deputy Premier, Minister for Emergency Services and Minister for Rural Communities and Consumer Affairs (Mr Burns)— 3996 Government response to Parliamentary Travelsafe Committee’s Report No. 9, relating to pedestrian and cyclist safety (b) Minister for Tourism, Sport and Racing (Mr Gibbs)— 3997 Report of the Task Force appointed to review the Wine Industry Act 1974

M INISTERIAL S TATEMENT 3998 Treasurer (Mr De Lacy), by leave, made a ministerial statement relating to disclosures in a Brisbane court that part of the funds stolen from a pensioner by minors were gambled in a casino. Paper : Mr De Lacy, during his statement, tabled the following paper— 3999 # Letter, dated 24 February 1994, from the General Manager of Conrad Jupiters relating to Roslyn Maree Plowright and underage patrons gambling in the casino.

S UBORDINATE LEGISLATION COMMITTEE Ð REPORT ON REVIEW OF PUBLIC USE FORMS Chairman of the Subordinate Legislation Committee (Mr J Sullivan) tabled the following papers— Subordinate Legislation Committee— 4000 Report on a review of public use forms 4001 Department of Business, Industry and Regional Development – Occasional paper “The Importance of Good Form Design”

QUESTIONS Paper : Deputy Leader of the Coalition (Mrs Sheldon) tabled the following paper— 4002-4003 # Correspondence concerning transrectal ultrasound facilities at Princess Alexandra Hospital

I NDUSTRIAL RELATIONS REFORM BILL Order of the day read for the adjourned debate on the motion of the Minister for Transport and Minister for Employment, Training and Industrial Relations (Mr Foley) – That the Bill be now read a second time. Paper : Mr Barton, during his speech, tabled the following paper— 4004 # Newspaper article entitled “Industrial rules change slated” Papers: Mr Springborg, during his speech, tabled the following papers— 4005 # Correspondence relating to wages paid to school cleaners

FRIDAY, 25 FEBRUARY 1994

AUDITORÐGENERAL REPORTS Ð SECOND REPORT ON AUDITS PERFORMED FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 1993, AND REPORT ON AUDITS OF THE ABORIGINAL COUNCILS AND ISLANDS COUNCILS FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 1993 Mr Speaker tabled the following reports— Auditor–General Reports— 4008 Second Report on Audits performed for the financial year ended 30 June 1993 4009 Report on Audits of the Aboriginal Councils and Islands Councils for the financial year ended 30 June 1993

PETITION The following petition, lodged with the Clerk by the Member indicated, was tabled— 4010 Mr Slack, from 15 petitioners, praying that the Parliament of Queensland will reject any motion to revoke the dedication of the area of Dryander National Park adjacent to the eastern arm of Double Bay. Register of Tabled Papers Ð First Session Ð FortyÐSeventh Parliament 135

G OVERNMENT P APERS The following papers were tabled— (a) Minister for Education (Mr Comben)— 4011 Government response to Parliamentary Travelsafe Committee’s Report relating to pedestrian and cyclist safety 4012-4013 Report, summary of meetings and itinerary for the Minister’s visit to Indonesia from 8 to 13 February 1994 (b) Minister for Administrative Services (Mr Milliner)— 4014 Government response to Parliamentary Committee of Public Works’ Report relating to the construction of new Government office accommodation in Rockhampton (c) Minister for Transport and Minister Assisting the Premier on Economic and Trade Development (Mr Hamill)— 4015 Government response to Parliamentary Travelsafe Committee’s Report relating to pedestrian and cyclist safety

M INISTERIAL S TATEMENTS 4016 (a) Treasurer (Mr De Lacy), by leave, made a ministerial statement relating to a review of the QSuper Scheme by the State Actuary. Paper : Mr De Lacy, during his statement, tabled the following paper— 4017 # Actuarial Investigation of the State Public Sector Superannuation Scheme Ð as at 30 June 1992 4018 (b) Minister for Transport and Minister Assisting the Premier on Economic and Trade Development (Mr Hamill), by leave, made a ministerial statement relating to the safe carriage of loads on road vehicles. Paper : Mr Hamill, during his statement, tabled the following paper— 4019 # Load Restraint Guide Ð Final Draft dated 1 November 1993

NOTICES OF M OTION Paper : Mrs Sheldon tabled the following paper— 4020 # Petition Ð from Alexa Jessop regarding increased protection for the citizens of Inala and Queensland in general

P ARLIAMENTARY COMMITTEE OF PUBLIC WORKS Ð REPORT ON HEALTH FACILITIES IN F AR NORTH Q UEENSLAND Chairman of the Parliamentary Committee of Public Works (Ms Spence) tabled the following papers— 4021 Report of an inquiry into the provision of health facilities in Far North Queensland 4022 Transcript of evidence of a public hearing held in Brisbane on 9 February 1994

QUESTIONS Paper : Leader of the Opposition (Mr Borbidge) tabled the following paper— 4023 # Memorandum, dated 15 November 1993, from Peter Harris, District Manager (Cape York) Department of Environment and Heritage, entitled “Interim Incident Report – Cape Melville National Park” Paper : Deputy Premier, Minister for Emergency Services and Minister for Rural Communities and Consumer Affairs (Mr Burns) tabled the following paper— 4024 # Bushfire Hazard Planning in Queensland Ð Publication Papers: Mr Lingard tabled the following papers— 4025 # Summary of investigation relating to seizure of vehicle and equipment from Cape Melville National Park on 11 November 1993, prepared by Detective Sergeant G N Ricketts 4026 # Memorandum, dated 28 December 1992, from Detective Sergeant G N Ricketts entitled “Investigations into the illegal taking of Foxtail palm seeds – Summary and recommendation Paper : Mr Santoro tabled the following paper— 4027 # Letter from Director of National Parks and Wildlife authorising Mr P J Shears to act as an inspector under Regulation 36 of the Marine Parks Regulation 1990 Paper : Mr Slack tabled the following paper— 4028 # Memorandum by unnamed officer of the Department of Environment and Heritage detailing events at Cape Melville National Park on 11 and 12 November 1993 136 Register of Tabled Papers Ð First Session Ð FortyÐSeventh Parliament

4006-4007 GLADSTONE P OWER S TATION AGREEMENT AMENDMENT BILL Leader of the House (Mr Mackenroth), on behalf of Premier and Minister for Economic and Trade Development (Mr W Goss) moved Ð That leave be granted to bring in a Bill for an Act to amend the Gladstone Power Station Agreement Act 1993. Bill and Explanatory Notes presented by Mr Mackenroth, Bill read a first time and ordered to be printed.

P ENALTIES AND S ENTENCES AMENDMENT BILL Order of the day read for the adjourned debate on the motion of the Minister for Justice and AttorneyÐGeneral and Minister for the Arts (Mr Wells) Ð That the Bill be now read a second time. Papers: Mr Beattie, during his speech, tabled the following papers— 4029 # Correspondence relating to the contracts for the fitÐout of Level 1 of the Ipswich City Council administration building 4030 # Media article entitled “Grice to miss Bathurst”

TUESDAY, 12 APRIL 1994

ASSENT TO BILLS 4037 Message No. 6 from the Governor was reported, informing the Assembly that Her Excellency the Governor had, in the name of Her Majesty, assented to the following Bills on the dates indicated—

RESIGNATION OF M EMBER FOR M IRANI 4038 Mr Speaker informed the House that he had received a letter, dated 17 March 1994, from Mr Randell, Member for Mirani, resigning with effect from midnight on 31 March 1994.

PAPERS TABLED DURING THE RECESS Mr Speaker informed the House that the following papers, received during the recess, had been tabled on the dates indicated— 3 March 1994 4031 Board of Senior Secondary School Studies Ð Annual Report for 1992Ð93 15 March 1994 4032 Aboriginal CoÐordinating Council Ð Annual Report for 1992Ð93 4033 Island CoÐordinating Council (Torres Strait) Ð Annual Report for 1992Ð93 4034 Explanation for the granting of an extension of time for the tabling of Aboriginal CoÐordinating Council Ð Annual Report for 1992Ð93 and Island CoÐordinating Council (Torres Strait) Ð Annual Report for 1992Ð93 31 March 1994 4035 Department of Family Services and Aboriginal and Islander Affairs Ð Retail Stores Operations Ð Annual Financial Statement for 1992Ð93 5 April 1994 4036 Criminal Justice Commission Ð A Report of an Investigation into the Arrest and Death of Daniel Alfred Yock

P ETITIONS The following petitions, lodged with the Clerk by the Members indicated, were tabled— 4039 Mr Hamill, from 119 petitioners, praying for a review of the procedure under which the SkyÐRail proposal between Cairns and Kuranda has been approved or rejection of the development outright. 4040 Mr Lingard, from 52 petitioners, praying that proposed legislation allowing for gay couples as in a family unit to adopt children and the lowering of the age of adult consent for homosexual partners, be not passed. 4041-4042 Messrs McGrady and Nunn, from 341 and 818 petitioners respectively, praying that the Parliament of Queensland will reject plans by the Minister for Health and his Department to reduce the nursing profession’s ability to administer a high standard of patient care. 4043 Mr Beattie, from 1,108 petitioners, praying that sufficient funds be made available to construct the two multi storey car parks required on campus for employees of the Royal Brisbane Hospital. Register of Tabled Papers Ð First Session Ð FortyÐSeventh Parliament 137

4044 Mr J Sullivan, from 2,485 petitioners, praying that relevant legislation in relation to sentencing procedures be amended, police numbers be increased and that police powers be increased particularly with respect to juveniles.

S TATUTORY I NSTRUMENTS The following statutory instruments were tabled by the Clerk— Aboriginal Land Act— 4045 Aboriginal Land Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 1994, No. 82 Building Act— 4046 Building (Flammable and Combustible Liquids) Regulation 1994, No. 103 4047 Standard Building Amendment ByÐlaw (No. 1) 1994, No. 98 Community Services (Aborigines) Act— 4048 Community Services (Aborigines) Amendment Regulation (No. 2) 1994, No. 73 Community Services (Torres Strait) Act— 4049 Community Services (Torres Strait) Amendment Regulation (No. 2) 1994, No. 74 Consumer Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act— 4050 Proclamation Ð amendments 2, 3, 5 and 6 of the Retirement Villages Act 1988 and amendments 3, 4, 8, 9 (so far as it inserts new section 6A), 36 and 38 of the Funeral Benefit Business Act 1982, in Schedule 1 to the Consumer Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1993 commence 7 March 1994, No. 68 Credit Act— 4051 Credit Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 1994, No. 69 Cremation Act— 4052 Cremation Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 1994, No. 105 Electricity Act— 4053 Electricity (Amendment of Effect of Articles and Rules of Superannuation Scheme and Fund for the Queensland Electricity Supply Industry) Regulation 1994, No. 110 Fair Trading Act— 4054 Fair Trading (Prohibition and Restriction of Supply of Goods) Order 1994, No. 87 Fishing Industry Organisation and Marketing Act— 4055 Fishing Industry (Closed WatersÐFish or Marine Products) Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 1994, No. 59 4056 Fishing Industry (Use of Nets) Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 1994, No. 80 Forestry Act— 4057 Forestry Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 1994, No. 60 Gladstone Power Station Agreement Act— 4053 Electricity (Amendment of Effect of Articles and Rules of Superannuation Scheme and Fund for the Queensland Electricity Supply Industry) Regulation 1994, No. 110 Harbours Act— 4058 Harbours (Board Members Payments) Regulation 1994, No. 78 4059 Harbours (Mackay Port Authority Contribution) Regulation 1994, No. 79 4060 Harbours (Ports Corporation) Amendment ByÐlaw (No. 1) 1994, No. 77 Health Act— 4061 Pest Control Operators Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 1994, No. 106 4062 Poisons Amendment Regulation (No. 2) 1994, No. 107 4063 Poisons (Fumigation) Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 1994, No. 108 Health Legislation Amendment Act— 4064 Proclamation Ð provisions of the Act not in force (other than sections 13, 16 and 17 and Parts 10 and 18) commence 14 March 1994, No. 84 4065 Proclamation Ð section 13, Parts 10, 18 and the Schedule of the Act commence 28 March 1994, No. 104 Indy Car Grand Prix Act— 4066 Indy Car Grand Prix Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 1994, No. 72 Justice Legislation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act— 4067 Proclamation Ð amendments 4 to 7, 11 and 14 of the Liens on Crops of Sugar Cane Act 1931, in Schedule 1 to the Justice Legislation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1992 commence 1 April 1994, No. 94 Juvenile Justice Act— 4068 Juvenile Justice (Temporary Detention Centres) Regulation 1994, No. 92 Land Sales Act— 4069 Land Sales (Civic Projects (Raby Bay) Pty Ltd Ð Nonapplication of Part 2 of Act) Regulation 1994, No. 70 138 Register of Tabled Papers Ð First Session Ð FortyÐSeventh Parliament

Liens on Crops of Sugar Cane Act— 4070 Liens on Crops of Sugar Cane Regulation 1994, No. 95 Local Government Act— 4071 Local Government (Bundaberg and Burnett) Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 1994, No. 99 4072 Local Government (Mackay and Pioneer) Amendment Regulation (No. 2) 1994, No. 100 4073 Local Government Regulation 1994, No. 101 4074 Local Government (Transitional) Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 1994, No. 61 4075 Local Government (Transitional) Amendment Regulation (No. 2) 1994, No. 102 Mental Health Act— 4076 Mental Health Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 1994, No. 109 National Parks and Wildlife Act— 4077 National Park 8 County of Vergemont (Declaration) Order 1994, No. 75 4078 National Park 32 County of Leura (Declaration) Order 1994, No. 63 4079 National Park 88 Counties of Ayrshire and Fermoy (Extension) Order 1994, No. 90 4080 National Park 181 Counties of Humboldt and Wooroona (Extension) Order 1994, No. 64 4081 National Park 191 Counties of Bentinck and Clive (Extension) Order 1994, No. 86 4082 National Park 255 County of Herbert (Extension and Exclusion) Order 1994, No. 65 4083 National Park 1383 County of Cook (Extension) Order 1994, No. 91 4084 National Parks Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 1994, No. 76 National Rail Corporation (Agreement) Act— 4085 Amendment to Agreement between the Commonwealth of Australia, States of New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, Western Australia and South Australia relating to the establishment of a National Rail Corporation, dated 30 November 1993 Nursing Act— 4086 Nursing Amendment ByÐlaw (No. 1) 1994, No. 62 Plant Protection Act— 4087 Plant Protection (Papaw Ringspot) Quarantine Notice 1994, No. 67 Primary Producers’ Organisation and Marketing Act— 4088 Primary Producers’ Organisation and Marketing (Vesting of Property and Assumption of LiabilitiesÐAtherton Tableland Maize Marketing Board) Regulation 1994, No. 55 Public Service Management and Employment Act— 4089 Public Service Management and Employment Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 1994, No. 88 Sewerage and Water Supply Act— 4090 Sewerage and Water Supply Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 1994, No. 97 Starcke Pastoral Holdings Acquisition Act— 4091 Proclamation Ð the provisions of the Act not in force commence 11 March 1994, No. 81 4092 Starcke Pastoral Holdings Acquisition Regulation 1994, No. 83 Statutory Instruments Act— 4093 Statutory Instruments Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 1994, No. 93 Stock Act— 4094 Stock (Cattle Tick) Amendment Notice (No. 1) 1994, No. 66 Superannuation (State Public Sector) Act— 4095 Superannuation (State Public Sector) Variation of Deed Regulation (No. 1) 1994, No. 71 4096 Superannuation (State Public SectorÐExcepted Persons) Regulation 1994, No. 89 Transplantation and Anatomy Act— 4097 Transplantation and Anatomy Regulation 1994, No. 85 Transport Infrastructure (Roads) Act— 4098 Notification Ð (i) that access to land, Bruce Highway (AyrÐTownsville) Townsville City, be limited; (ii) that access to the proposed deviation, Bunya Highway (KingaroyÐGoomeri) Kilkivan Shire, be limited; and (iii) that access to the declared road, Barkly Highway (CloncurryÐMount Isa) Cloncurry Shire, be limited 4099 Notification Ð that access to part of the proposed new road, Brisbane Ð Redland Road Brisbane City, be limited Water Resources Act— 4100 Water Resources (Yarrabee Coal Company Water Supply Agreement) Regulation 1994, No. 96 Register of Tabled Papers Ð First Session Ð FortyÐSeventh Parliament 139

G OVERNMENT P APER The following paper was tabled— Minister for Health (Mr Hayward)— 4101 Reviewing the Radioactive Substances Act 1958Ð1978 Ð Green Paper

M INISTERIAL S TATEMENTS 4102 (a) Minister for Family Services and Aboriginal and Islander Affairs (Ms Warner), by leave, made a ministerial statement relating to disturbances at Westbrook Youth Detention Centre. Paper : Ms Warner, during her statement, tabled the following paper— 4103 # Investigation of the circumstances surrounding incidents at Westbrook Youth Detention Centre, 18 to 20 and 25 March 1994. 4104 (b) Minister for Environment and Heritage (Ms Robson), by leave, made a ministerial statement relating to an incident at the Cape Melville National Park in November 1993 and events subsequent to that incident.

QUESTIONS Paper : Leader of the Opposition (Mr Borbidge) tabled the following paper— 4105 # Letter, dated 23 March 1994, from Patrick Joseph Shears relating to the interview conducted at the Cooktown Police Station on 13 November 1993 Paper : Premier and Minister for Economic and Trade Development (Mr W Goss) tabled the following paper— 4106 # Letter, dated 23 February 1994, from the Chairman of the Criminal Justice Commission relating to whistleblowers.

G ENERAL BUSINESS Ð MATTERS OF P UBLIC I NTEREST The following Members addressed the House— Leader of the Opposition (Mr Borbidge), Messrs Nunn, Laming, Bredhauer and Slack and Ms Power. Paper : Leader of the Opposition (Mr Borbidge), during his speech, tabled the following paper— 4107 # Article from the Innisfail Advocate of 30 November 1993 entitled “Not pirates or poachers say Innisfail men”

W EAPONS AMENDMENT BILL Order of the day read for the adjourned debate on the motion of the Minister for Police and Minister for Corrective Services (Mr Braddy) Ð That the Bill be now read a second time. Debate resumed. Paper : Mr Cooper, during his speech, tabled the following document— 4108 # Letter, dated 16 March 1994, from Mr Herrington relating to the theft of firearms

ADJOURNMENT The Leader of the House (Mr Mackenroth) moved Ð That the House do now adjourn. Debate ensued. Paper : Mr Gilmore, during his speech, tabled the following paper— 4109 # Employment and Training Analysis for the Tablelands: Now and in the 21st Century

WEDNESDAY, 13 APRIL 1994

P ETITIONS The following petitions, lodged with the Clerk by the Members indicated, were tabled— 4110 Mrs Gamin, from 112 petitioners, praying that the Parliament of Queensland will not move to change legislation regarding abortion and will not allow abortion on demand. 4111 Mr Casey, from 6 petitioners, praying that the proposed dredging of coral be stopped from around the areas of Green Island and Moreton Bay. 4112 Mrs McCauley, from 728 petitioners, praying that the Parliament of Queensland will legislate to prevent interference with the flow of water from the Ban Ban Spring. 4113 Mr Wells, from 88 petitioners, praying that the proposed ministerial rezoning of Lot 891 on the corner of Frost and Essey Streets, Clontarf be reconsidered and that consideration be given to the sale of this land on the open market. 140 Register of Tabled Papers Ð First Session Ð FortyÐSeventh Parliament

4114 Mr Hollis, from 338 petitioners, praying that the Parliament of Queensland will ensure that adequate and permanent TAFE facilities are established in the Redcliffe area as a matter of urgency. 4115-4116 Mr De Lacy and Mrs Rose, from 120 and 119 petitioners respectively, praying for a review of the procedure under which the Sky-Rail proposal between Cairns and Kuranda has been approved or rejection of the development outright. 4117 Mr Campbell, from 2152 petitioners, praying that the Parliament of Queensland will reject plans by the Minister for Health and his Department to reduce the nursing profession’s ability to administer a high standard of patient care.

S TATUTORY I NSTRUMENTS The following statutory instruments were tabled by the Clerk— Building and Construction Industry (Portable Long Service Leave) Act— 4118 Building and Construction Industry (Portable Long Service Leave) Amendment Regulation (No. 2) 1994, No. 111 District Courts (Venue of Appeals) Act— 4119 District Courts (Venue of Appeals) Regulation 1994, No. 113 Education (General Provisions) Act— 4120 Education (General Provisions) Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 1994, No. 125 Gladstone Power Station Agreement Act— 4121 Gladstone Power Station (Long Service Leave) Regulation 1994, No. 114 4122 Gladstone Power Station (Redundancy) Regulation 1994, No. 115 Harbours Act— 4123 Harbours (Revenue Distribution) Regulation 1994, No. 117 4124 Harbours (Thursday Island) Amendment By-law (No. 1) 1994, No. 116 Hospitals Foundations Act— 4125 Hospitals Foundations (Royal Brisbane Hospital Research Foundation) Amendment Rule (No. 1) 1994, No. 126 Industrial Development Act— 4126 Industrial Development (Narangba Industrial EstateÐRoads) Regulation 1994, No. 112 Juvenile Justice Act— 4127 Juvenile Justice Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 1994, No. 119 Local Government (Planning and Environment) Act— 4128 Local Government (Planning and Environment) Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 1994, No. 118 Nursing Act— 4129 Nursing Amendment By-law (No. 2) 1994, No. 120 Queensland Marine Act— 4130 Queensland Marine (Pleasure Yacht Equipment) Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 1994, No. 122 4131 Queensland Marine (Registration, Survey, Equipment and Load Line) Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 1994, No. 121 Transport Infrastructure (Roads) Act— 4132 Transport Infrastructure (Roads) Amendment Regulation (No. 2) 1994, No. 127 University of Southern Queensland Act— 4133 University of Southern Queensland (Honorary Awards) Statute 1994, No. 124 Water Resources Act— 4134 Water Resources (Shire of Emerald) Regulation 1994, No. 123

GOVERNMENT P APERS The following papers were tabled— (a) Minister for Family Services and Aboriginal and Islander Affairs (Ms Warner)— 4135-4137 Royal Commission into Aboriginal Deaths in Custody Ð Progress Report on Queensland Government Implementation to December 1993 (Volumes 1, 2 and 3) (b) Minister for Administrative Services (Mr Milliner)— 4138 Government response to Travelsafe Committee on safety and economic implications of permitting standees on urban and nonÐurban bus services (c) Minister for Lands (Mr Smith) — 4139 Darling DownsÐMoreton Rabbit Board Ð Annual Report for 1992Ð93 4140 Valuers Registration Board of Queensland Ð Annual Report for 1993 4141 Surveyors Board of Queensland Ð Annual Report for 1992Ð93 4142 Rural Lands Protection Act Reform in Queensland Ð Discussion paper Register of Tabled Papers Ð First Session Ð FortyÐSeventh Parliament 141

M INISTERIAL S TATEMENTS Refer to (a) Minister for Justice and AttorneyÐGeneral and Minister for the Arts (Mr Wells), by Hansard leave, made a ministerial statement relating to a question asked by Mr Grice. Paper : Mr Wells, during his statement, tabled the following paper— 4143 # Legal opinion of the Crown Solicitor concerning whether Mr Grice had committed an offence against the Criminal Law (Rehabilitation of Offenders) Act 1986 4144 (b) Minister for Family Services and Aboriginal and Islander Affairs (Ms Warner), by leave, made a ministerial statement relating to the Government’s progress report on the implementation of the recommendations of the Royal Commission into Aboriginal Deaths in Custody. Paper : Ms Warner, during her statement, tabled the following paper— 4145 # Statement by the Overview Committee 4146 (c) Minister for Business, Industry and Regional Development (Mr Elder), by leave, made a ministerial statement relating to the Queensland parliamentary trade delegation to Japan, Korea, Hong Kong and Southern China and the Minister’s recent visit to Papua New Guinea. Papers: Mr Elder, during his statement, tabled the following papers— 4147 # Report on Queensland Parliamentary Trade Delegation to Japan, Korea, Hong Kong/Southern China, 5Ð17 March 1994 4148 # Report on overseas visit by Minister for Business, Industry and Regional Development to Papua New Guinea, 19Ð24 March 1994

QUESTIONS Paper : Leader of the Opposition (Mr Borbidge) tabled the following paper— 4149 # Extract from the Report of Members’ Pecuniary Interests relating to the Minister for Minerals and Energy (Mr McGrady) Papers: Minister for Minerals and Energy (Mr McGrady) tabled the following papers— 4150 # Fax from Queensland Country Credit Union Ltd confirming details of Mr McGrady’s involvement with the Credit Union (2) Papers: Premier and Minister for Economic and Trade Development (Mr W Goss) tabled the following papers— 4151 # Letter, dated 9 November 1993, from David Barbagallo resigning as Principal Private Secretary to the Premier 4152 # Memorandum, dated 9 November 1993, detailing travel arrangements for David Barbagallo and Dennis Atkins for 12Ð14 November 1993 4153 # Details of accommodation and car hire for David Barbagallo and Dennis Atkins for 12Ð14 November 1993

GENERAL BUSINESS Ð SPECIAL P UBLIC I MPORTANCE DEBATE Mr Speaker informed the House that pursuant to the sessional order of 5 November 1992, the Leader of the Opposition (Mr Borbidge) proposed that the following matter of special public importance be submitted to the Assembly for discussion— “The Government’s negligence in failing to adequately address smuggling operations in Cape Melville National Park and the inappropriate involvement of senior members of the Premier’s personal staff in events surrounding the seizure of a vehicle in the park”. The following Members addressed the House— Leader of the Opposition (Mr Borbidge), Mr Bredhauer, Mrs Sheldon, Messrs Welford and Slack, and Minister for Environment and Heritage (Ms Robson). Papers: Mrs Sheldon, during her speech, tabled the following papers— 4154 # Department of Environment and Heritage, Monthly Financial Report as at 30 November 1993 (2) Papers: Mr Slack tabled the following papers— 4155 # Photograph of Mr Slack at the Cape Melville National Park boundary 4156 # Memorandum, dated 17 November 1993, relating to the resignation of Rangers Flinders and Monaghan Ð Temp R2s, Cape Melville National Park 4157 # Statement by Patrick Shears relating to a conversation with Army personnel during a surveillance operation in Cape Melville in November 1993 142 Register of Tabled Papers Ð First Session Ð FortyÐSeventh Parliament

THURSDAY, 14 APRIL 1994

P ETITIONS The following petitions, lodged with the Clerk by the Members indicated, were tabled— 4173 Mr Budd, from 120 petitioners, praying that the Parliament of Queensland will examine the need for a 24Ðhour Land/Water Police Station at Redland Bay. 4174 Dr Clark, from 763 petitioners, praying that the expansion program for the Cairns International Airport be suspended until an independent study into alternative sites is carried out and that, in the interim, a curfew apply between 11 pm and 6 am. 4175 Mr Burns, from 2,584 petitioners, praying that the proposed dredging of coral be stopped from around the areas of Green Island and Moreton Bay. 4176 Mr Beattie, from 22,460 petitioners, praying that the Parliament of Queensland will enact legislation to remove certain criminal sanctions applying to cannabis and repeal any legislation which prohibits the medical and industrial uses of cannabis. 4177 Mr Nunn, from 974 petitioners, praying that the Parliament of Queensland will ensure that road, track, beach and airstrip closures proposed in the Great Sandy Region Draft Management Plan be not implemented.

M INISTERIAL S TATEMENTS 4178 (a) Premier and Minister for Economic and Trade Development (Mr W Goss), by leave, made a ministerial statement relating to his recent overseas visit to the United States of America. Paper : Mr W Goss, during his statement, tabled the following paper— 4179 # Meeting notes on visit to the United States of America by the Premier of Queensland 4180 (b) Minister for Transport and Minister Assisting the Premier on Economic and Trade Development (Mr Hamill), by leave, made a ministerial statement relating to the Government’s proposals to reconstitute three of the State’s largest Port Authorities as Government Owned Corporations. Paper : Mr Hamill, during his statement, tabled the following paper— 4181 # Corporatisation Charter: Ports Corporation of Queensland Ð Report dated March 1994 4182 (c) Minister for Education (Mr Comben), by leave, made a ministerial statement relating to his recent overseas visit to Papua New Guinea, 8Ð13 March 1994. Paper : Mr Comben, during his statement, tabled the following paper— 4183 # Report on visit to Papua New Guinea by the Minister for Education, 8Ð13 March 1994 4184 (d) Minister for Minerals and Energy (Mr McGrady), by leave, made a ministerial statement relating to his involvement with the Queensland Country Credit Union.

M ATTER OF P RIVILEGE Leader of the Opposition (Mr Borbidge) referred to the matter of privilege raised yesterday relating to the Members’ Pecuniary Interests Register. Mr Speaker advised that he was still considering the matter and would report to the House at a later date. Papers: Mr Borbidge tabled the following papers— 4185 # Extract from the Cabinet Handbook – Ministers’ Code of Ethics, page 115 4186 # Guidelines for the declaration of registrable interests of elected representatives of the Parliament of Queensland prepared by Department of the Premier, Economic and Trade Development, dated 5 March 1990

4158-4159 RACING AND BETTING AMENDMENT BILL Minister for Tourism, Sport and Racing (Mr Gibbs) moved Ð That leave be granted to bring in a Bill for an Act to amend the Racing and Betting Act 1980. Bill and Explanatory Notes presented by Mr Gibbs, Bill read a first time and ordered to be printed.

4160-4161 STATUTORY AUTHORITIES (SUPERANNUATION ARRANGEMENTS) BILL Treasurer (Mr De Lacy) moved Ð That leave be granted to bring in a Bill for an Act about superannuation for members of statutory authorities. Bill and Explanatory Notes presented by Mr De Lacy, Bill read a first time and ordered to be printed. Register of Tabled Papers Ð First Session Ð FortyÐSeventh Parliament 143

4162-4163 CORRECTIVE S ERVICES (ADMINISTRATION) AMENDMENT BILL Minister for Police and Minister for Corrective Services (Mr Braddy) moved Ð That leave be granted to bring in a Bill for an Act to amend the Corrective Services (Administration) Act 1988. Bill and Explanatory Notes presented by Mr Braddy, Bill read a first time and ordered to be printed.

4164-4165 SUNSHINE COAST UNIVERSITY COLLEGE BILL Minister for Education (Mr Comben) moved Ð That leave be granted to bring in a Bill for an Act to establish the Sunshine Coast University College, and for related purposes. Bill and Explanatory Notes presented by Mr Comben, Bill read a first time and ordered to be printed.

4166-4167 JUSTICE AND ATTORNEYÐGENERAL (MISCELLANEOUS P ROVISIONS) BILL Minister for Justice and AttorneyÐGeneral and Minister for the Arts (Mr Wells) moved Ð That leave be granted to bring in a Bill for an Act to make amendments of various Acts administered in the Department of Justice and AttorneyÐGeneral. 4187 Message: The following message from Her Excellency the Governor was received and read. Bill and Explanatory Notes presented by Mr Wells, Bill read a first time and ordered to be printed.

4168-4169 TRADING (ALLOWABLE HOURS) AMENDMENT BILL Minister for Employment, Training and Industrial Relations (Mr Foley) moved Ð That leave be granted to bring in a Bill for an Act to amend the Trading Hours Act 1990 and the Retail Shop Leases Act 1984. Bill and Explanatory Notes presented by Mr Foley, Bill read a first time and ordered to be printed.

4170-4171 QUEENSLAND BUILDING S ERVICES AUTHORITY AMENDMENT BILL Minister for Housing, Local Government and Planning (Mr Mackenroth) moved Ð That leave be granted to bring in a Bill for an Act to amend the Queensland Building Services Authority Act 1991. Bill and Explanatory Notes presented by Mr Mackenroth, Bill read a first time and ordered to be printed.

4172 STATUTE L AW (MISCELLANEOUS P ROVISIONS) BILL Leader of the House (Mr Mackenroth) moved Ð That leave be granted to bring in a Bill for an Act to make various amendments of Queensland statute law and to repeal certain Acts. Bill and Explanatory Notes presented by Mr Mackenroth, Bill read a first time and ordered to be printed.

M ARINE S AFETY BILL Order of the day read for the adjourned debate on the motion of the Minister for Transport and Minister Assisting the Premier on Economic and Trade Development (Mr Hamill) Ð That the Bill be now read a second time. Debate resumed. Paper : Mr Hamill, during his statement, tabled the following paper— 4188 # Schedule of organisations consulted

E LECTRICITY AMENDMENT REGULATION (NO. 1) 1994 Ð MOTION FOR DISALLOWANCE Mr Gilmore, pursuant to notice, moved Ð That the Electricity Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 1994 (Subordinate Legislation 1994 No. 10) tabled in the Parliament on 16 February 1994 be disallowed. Debate ensued. Paper : Minister for Minerals and Energy (Mr McGrady), during his speech, tabled the following paper— 4189 # Electricity Tariffs Ð Price performance 1988Ð1993 144 Register of Tabled Papers Ð First Session Ð FortyÐSeventh Parliament

TUESDAY, 26 APRIL 1994

P APERS TABLED DURING THE RECESS Mr Speaker informed the House that the following papers had been tabled during the recess on the date indicated— 15 April 1994— Parliamentary Committee of Public Accounts – Reports on— 4190 Gold Coast Motor Events Co Ð IndyCar Grand Prix 4191 The Standard of Preparation of Departmental Statements

P ETITIONS The following petitions, lodged with the Clerk by the Members indicated, were tabled— 4194 Mr Burns, from 3,170 petitioners, praying that the ponded areas in Lytton/Wynnum Industrial Estate and Port of Brisbane land be filled or drained to eliminate the major health hazards created by mosquitoes breeding in these ponds. 4195 Mr Nunn, from 67 petitioners, praying that the Parliament of Queensland will ensure that road, track, beach and airstrip closures proposed in the Great Sandy Region Draft Management Plan be not implemented.

STATUTORY I NSTRUMENTS The following statutory instruments were tabled by the Clerk— Chiropractors and Osteopaths Act— 4196 Chiropractors and Osteopaths Amendment ByÐlaw (No. 1) 1994, No. 134 Land Title Act— 4197 Land Title Regulation 1994, No. 133 4198 Proclamation Ð provisions of the Act that are not in force commence 24 April 1994, No. 132 Meat Industry Act— 4199 Meat Industry Regulation 1994, No. 130 Nature Conservation Act— 4200 Nature Conservation (Declaration of Nature Refuges) Regulation 1994, No. 135 Parliamentary Members’ Salaries Act— 4201 Parliamentary Members (Annual Rate of Salary) Order (No. 1) 1994 Transport Infrastructure Act— 4202 Proclamation Ð provisions of the Act that are not in force, other than (i) sections 86 and 87, (ii) Schedule 3, amendments to the Harbours Act 1955, State Transport (PeopleÐMovers) Act 1989 and Urban Public Passenger Transport Act 1984, and (iii) Schedule 3, amendment 5 of the Transport Infrastructure (Roads) Act 1991, commence 15 April 1994, No. 128 Transport Planning and Coordination Act— 4203 Proclamation Ð provisions of the Act that are not in force commence 15 April 1994, No. 129 Water Resources Act— 4204 Water Resources (Shire of Wondai) Regulation 1994, No. 131

GOVERNMENT P APERS (a) Minister for Primary Industries (Mr Casey)— 4205-4206 Queensland Pork Producers’ Organisation Ð Annual Report for year ended 31 December 1993 4207 Director of Marketing Ð Annual Report for 1992Ð93 4208 Government response to Parliamentary Committee of Public Accounts Report No. 26 entitled “Report on the Financial Management of the Department of Primary Industries” (b) Minister for Lands (Mr Smith)— 4209 Report on his visit to Papua New Guinea during the period 19 to 24 March 1994

M INISTERIAL S TATEMENT 4210 Minister for Employment, Training and Industrial Relations (Mr Foley), by leave, made a ministerial statement reporting on progress within the Queensland apprenticeship and traineeship system since the proclamation of the Vocational Education, Employment and Training Amendment Act. Register of Tabled Papers Ð First Session Ð FortyÐSeventh Parliament 145

Q UESTIONS Papers: Mr Littleproud tabled the following papers— 4211 # Letter, dated 13 April 1994, from Brother Declan Thompson relating to the Westbrook Youth Centre 4212 # Petition from detainees at the Westbrook Youth Centre expressing concern at the closure of the Centre

GENERAL BUSINESS Ð MATTERS OF P UBLIC I NTEREST The following Members addressed the House— Deputy Leader of the Coalition (Mrs Sheldon), Messrs Beattie and Littleproud, Ms Spence, Messrs Slack and Pitt. Paper : Mr Slack, during his speech, tabled the following paper— 4213 # Letter, dated 20 March 1994, from Mr Peter Harris, District Manager Cape York Peninsula, Department of Environment and Heritage, clarifying his recollection of certain events at Cape Melville National Park on 12 November 1993

TRADING (ALLOWABLE HOURS) AMENDMENT BILL Order of the day read for the adjourned debate on the motion of the Minister for Employment, Training and Industrial Relations (Mr Foley) Ð That the Bill be now read a second time. Debate resumed. Papers: Mr Santoro, during his speech, tabled the following papers— 4214 # Summary of decisions in relation to trading hours 4215 # Letters in relation to trading hours 4216 # Photographs taken at Strathfield Plaza and Castle Hill, New South Wales, during evening trading Papers: Mr Connor, during his speech, tabled the following papers— 4217 # AGB McNair Ð Details of a survey conducted with residents of the Gold Coast on shopping 4218 # Details relating to an extension of a lease agreement Papers: Deputy Leader of the Coalition (Mrs Sheldon), during her speech, tabled the following papers— 4219 # Letter, dated 15 April 1994, from Rod Craig, Managing Director, Nightowl Group relating to the Government’s decision to alter trading hours for retailers 4220 # Letter, dated 13 April 1994, from Mr J Berry, Managing Director, Foodlink Ltd relating to trading hours 4221-4225 # Letters from Ms Power, Mr Welford, Mr Pyke, Minister for Environment and Heritage (Ms Robson), and Minister for Primary Industries (Mr Casey) opposing extension of trading hours 4226 # Article in the dated 30 March 1994 entitled “MP warns against enterprise deals” (Mr McElligott) Papers: Mr Stoneman, during his speech, tabled the following papers— 4227-4228 Letters dated 21 April 1994 from J. Woods, Mayor, Burdekin Shire Council to Hon. W. Goss and Hon. M. Foley in relation to trading hours 4229 # Newspaper cartoon in relation to trading hours Papers: Mr Beanland, during his speech, tabled the following papers— 4230 # Letter dated 2 March 1994 from Jan Harrison 727 store Springwood in relation to extended trading hours 4231 # Letter dated 4 March 1994 to Jan Harrison from Hon. M. Robson in relation to extended trading hours Papers: Leader of the Opposition (Mr Borbidge), during his speech, tabled the following papers— 4232 # Letters (177) dated 14 April 1994 to Hon. W. Goss opposing late night shopping for every week night Paper : Minister for Employment, Training and Industrial Relations (Mr Foley), during his speech, tabled the following papers— 4233 # Letter, dated 21 May 1993, from Clive Bubb, General Manager, Queensland Confederation of Industry relating to trading hours 4234 # Extracts (2), from The CourierÐMail of 12 April 1994 entitled “Night Trade in May” 4235 # Survey Ð Majority of Queenslanders want more flexible trading hours Ð Media release by Retailers Association of Queensland Ltd 4236 # Extract from Business Queensland dated 25 April 1994 entitled “Government reaches fair compromise on trading hours” 146 Register of Tabled Papers Ð First Session Ð FortyÐSeventh Parliament

4237 # List of persons/organisations making submissions in the review of the Trading Hours Act 1990

4192-4193 MINERAL RESOURCES AMENDMENT BILL Minister for Minerals and Energy (Mr McGrady) moved Ð That leave be granted to bring in a Bill for an Act to amend the Mineral Resources Act 1989. Bill and Explanatory Notes presented by Mr McGrady, Bill read a first time and ordered to be printed.

WEDNESDAY, 27 APRIL 1994

AUDITORÐGENERAL Ð REPORT ON AUDITS OF L OCAL G OVERNMENTS Mr Speaker tabled the following report— 4238 AuditorÐGeneral Ð Report on the audits of Local Governments for the year ended 30 June 1993.

PETITIONS The following petitions, lodged with the Clerk by the Members indicated, were tabled— 4239 Mr Cooper, from 409 petitioners, praying that the Parliament of Queensland will take action through the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Planning to overturn the Lord Mayor’s decision to allow for the development of a Cultural Centre in Musgrave Park. 4240 Mr Cooper, from 797 petitioners, praying for action to be taken to overturn the decision to close Westbrook Youth Detention Centre and that jobs be reinstated. 4241 Mr McElligott, from 7,110 petitioners, praying that the Parliament of Queensland will ensure that services and facilities are established in North Queensland for the rehabilitation of persons who suffer brain damage.

S TATUTORY I NSTRUMENTS The following statutory instruments were tabled by the Clerk— Mineral Resources Act— 4242 Mineral Resources Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 1994, No. 136 4243 Mineral Resources Amendment Regulation (No. 2) 1994, No. 137

GOVERNMENT P APER The following paper was tabled— Minister for Health (Mr Hayward)— 4244 Government response to Travelsafe Committee Report on Pedestrian and Cyclist Safety

M INISTERIAL S TATEMENTS 4245 (a) Premier and Minister for Economic and Trade Development (Mr W Goss), by leave, made a ministerial statement relating to CRA’s decision to proceed with a definitive feasibility study for the $800m Century mining project. 4246 (b) Minister for Transport and Minister Assisting the Premier on Economic and Trade Development (Mr Hamill), by leave, made a ministerial statement relating to his visit to Papua New Guinea during the period 1 to 5 March 1994. Paper s: Mr Hamill, during his statement, tabled the following papers— 4247 # Program for the Minister’s visit to Papua New Guinea, 1 to 5 March 1994 4248 # Partners in Progress Agreement between the Department of Transport Papua New Guinea and Department of Transport Queensland 4249 (c) Minister for Primary Industries (Mr Casey), by leave, made a ministerial statement relating to his visit to Papua New Guinea during the period 7 to 11 March 1994. Paper : Mr Casey, during his statement, tabled the following paper— 4250 # Program for the Minister’s visit to Papua New Guinea, 7 to 11 March 1994 4251 (d) Minister for Lands (Mr Smith), by leave, made a ministerial statement relating to the necessity of caveats when people acquire property.

NOTICES OF M OTION Paper : Mr Littleproud tabled the following paper— 4252 # Letter, dated 3 March 1994, from Sr Frances Flint, Media Officer with the Diocesan Mass Media Office relating to the crime rate in Toowoomba Register of Tabled Papers Ð First Session Ð FortyÐSeventh Parliament 147

Paper : Mr Hobbs tabled the following paper— 4253 # Robert Lloyd Robinson Ð Record of charges

M ATTER OF P RIVILEGE Mr Bennett raised as a matter of privilege the comments of the Leader of the Opposition (Mr Borbidge) which alleged that he had refused to accept letters from small business operators in Gladstone. Paper : Mr Bennett tabled the following paper— 4254 # Letter, dated 27 April 1994, from Mr Rick Niven, advising that the letters had not been presented to Mr Bennett, but to the Federal Member for Hinkler, Mr Paul Neville MHR

Q UESTIONS Papers: Leader of the Opposition (Mr Borbidge) tabled the following papers— 4255-4257 # Letters (3) concerning the Criminal Justice Commission’s investigation of Robert Barry Spreadborough Paper : Deputy Leader of the Coalition (Mrs Sheldon) tabled the following paper— 4258 # Letter, dated 6 April 1994, from Patricia Whittaker relating to cardiac patients awaiting treatment Papers: Deputy Leader of the Coalition (Mrs Sheldon) tabled the following papers— 4259 # Transcript of proceedings of an inquest into the cause and circumstances surrounding the death of Emma Dawn Elizabeth Dent 4260 # Statement by Dr Robert Pitt relating to school bus related rundowns of children in Queensland 4261 # Statement prepared by Bruce Kimball on school bus safety Paper : Mr Slack tabled the following paper— 4262 # Extract from The CourierÐMail concerning the Fitzgerald Commission of Inquiry Paper : Mr Quinn tabled the following paper— 4263 # Letter, dated 7 March 1994, from the President of the Queensland Association of State Schools Principals relating to direct funding to schools Paper : Mr Horan tabled the following paper— 4264 # Letter, dated 13 April 1994, from the Medical Superintendent, Toowoomba Health Services advising of an indefinite waiting period for ear, nose and throat surgery

TRADING (ALLOWABLE HOURS) AMENDMENT BILL Order of the day read for consideration of the Bill in Committee of the Whole House. Papers: Mr Connor, during his speech, tabled the following papers— 4265 # Copy of facsimile from AGB McNair in relation to a proposal for a survey on the Gold Coast 4266 # Copy of questionnaire from AGB McNair in relation to extended retail trading hours

M EDICARE P RINCIPLES AND COMMITMENTS ADOPTION BILL Order of the day read for the adjourned debate on the motion of the Minister for Health (Mr Hayward) Ð That the Bill be now read a second time. Paper : Deputy Leader of the Coalition (Mrs Sheldon), during her speech, tabled the following paper— 4267 # Letter from a constituent concerning the Caloundra Dental Clinic

RACING AND BETTING AMENDMENT BILL Order of the day read for the adjourned debate on the motion of the Minister for Tourism, Sport and Racing (Mr Gibbs) Ð That the Bill be now read a second time. Papers: Mr Santoro, during his speech, tabled the following papers— 4268-4272 # Documents relating to the Queensland racing industry regarding attempts to remove Mr Gallagher as the Chairperson of the Queensland Principal Club Papers: Mr Grice, during his speech, tabled the following papers— 4273-4274 # Documents relating to the Queensland racing industry regarding the modifications of licences under Section 194 (4) of the Racing and Betting Act 4275-4279 # Letters and attachments regarding request for investigation of malpractice by the Toowoomba Turf Club 4280 # Letter dated 27 August 1990 from the Toowoomba Turf Club to the Downs and South-West Queensland Racing Association regarding commission arrangements for professional tote punters 148 Register of Tabled Papers Ð First Session Ð FortyÐSeventh Parliament

4281 # Report and balance sheet for the Toowoomba Turf Club for the year ended 30 June 1990 4282 # Australian Securities Commission company extract of Dynastic Pty Ltd 4283 # Copy of an agreement between the Toowoomba Turf Club and Finequire Pty Ltd 4284 # Quotations for lighting the Toowoomba Night Racing Club from Phillips Lighting Pty Ltd and Town Lighting and Electrical Pty Ltd 4285 # Australian Securities Commission company extract of Finequire Pty Ltd 4286 # Extract of minutes of a meeting of the Toowoomba Turf Club held on 30 November 1992 regarding the availability of a motor vehicle for a professional tote punter 4287 # Copy of registration details for a vehicle registered in the name of the Toowoomba Turf Club

ADJOURNMENT Minister for Tourism, Sport and Racing (Mr Gibbs) moved Ð That the House do now adjourn. Papers: Mr Laming, during his speech, tabled the following papers— 4288 # Document regarding inadequacies of government green paper on unemployment from The Church in Action on Employment and Work 4289 # Newspaper article from the Weekend Australian dated 32-24 April 1994 regarding government’s papers on unemployment

THURSDAY, 28 APRIL 1994

P ETITIONS The following petitions, lodged with the Clerk by the Members indicated, were tabled— 4296 Ms Robson, from 39 petitioners, praying that the Parliament of Queensland will ensure that road, track, beach and airstrip closures proposed in the Great Sandy Region Draft Management Plan be not implemented. 4297 Mr Livingstone, from 29 petitioners, praying that the Parliament of Queensland will reject any motion to revoke the dedication of the area of Dryander National Park adjacent to the eastern arm of Double Bay. 4298 Mr Lingard, from 157 petitioners, praying that Somerset and Albany Island at Cape York be officially proclaimed as a `Sacred European Site’, that all claims be revoked in respect of title and that a caretaker prevent any further desecration. 4299 Mr Davidson, from 250 petitioners, praying that school transport be made available to families free of cost. 4300 Mr Davidson, from 611 petitioners, praying for a far greater police presence in the NoosaÐTewantin area and that more severe penalties be imposed for offenders. 4301 Mr Livingstone, from 2,263 petitioners, praying that a State secondary school facility be constructed at Chuwar as a high priority. 4302 Mr Livingstone, from 2,019 petitioners, praying that the Parliament of Queensland will continue to give full support to the SmithfieldÐKuranda SkyÐRail project.

M INISTERIAL S TATEMENTS 4303 (a) Premier and Minister for Economic and Trade Development (Mr W Goss), by leave, made a ministerial statement concerning his visit to Papua New Guinea during the period 18 to 20 April 1994. Paper : Mr Goss, during his statement, tabled the following paper- 4304 # Meeting notes on his visit to Papua New Guinea; 18-20 April 1994 4305 (b) Minister for Minister for Environment and Heritage (Ms Robson), by leave, made a ministerial statement relating to the conservation, management and use of Fraser Island and the Great Sandy Region. Paper : Ms Robson, during her statement, tabled the following paper— 4306 # Great Sandy Region Ð Management Plan

TRAVELSAFE COMMITTEE Ð REPORT ON L OCAL T RAFFIC M ANAGEMENT Chairman of the Travelsafe Committee (Mr Ardill) tabled the following papers— 4307 Report on Local Area Traffic Management 4308 Transcript of evidence taken at Committee hearing at Gold Coast Ð 22 March 1993, Toowoomba Ð 23 March 1993, Brisbane Ð 24 March 1993 and Rockhampton Ð 29 April 1993 during the inquiry Register of Tabled Papers Ð First Session Ð FortyÐSeventh Parliament 149

P ARLIAMENTARY COMMITTEE OF PUBLIC WORKS Ð REPORTS Ð INQUIRY INTO THE LANDSBOROUGH HIGHWAY, JESSAMINE CREEK AND UNIVERSITY ROAD, TOWNSVILLE , AND I NQUIRY INTO THE CAIRNS CONVENTION CENTRE Chairman of the Parliamentary Committee of Public Works (Ms Spence) tabled the following papers— 4309 Report of an Inquiry into the Landsborough Highway, Jessamine Creek and University Road, Townsville 4310 Transcripts of proceedings of public hearing at Winton Ð 29 March 1994 (Landsborough Highway Ð Jessamine Creek Works) 4311 Transcript of proceedings of public hearing at Townsville Ð 30 March 1994 (University Road, Townsville) 4312 Report of an Inquiry into the Cairns Convention Centre 4313 Transcript of proceedings of public hearing at Cairns Ð 31 March 1994 (Cairns Convention Centre)

P ARLIAMENTARY COMMITTEE OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS Ð DOCUMENTS ASSOCIATED WITH INQUIRIES INTO GOLD COAST MOTOR EVENTS CO AND STANDARD OF PREPARATION OF DEPARTMENTAL S TATEMENTS Chairman of the Parliamentary Committee of Public Accounts (Mr Hollis) tabled the following papers— 4314 Documents associated with the Parliamentary Committee of Public Accounts inquiries into the Gold Coast Motor Events Co 4315 Documents associated with the Parliamentary Committee of Public Accounts inquiries into the Standard of Preparation of Departmental Statements

COMMONWEALTH P ARLIAMENTARY ASSOCIATION CONFERENCE 39TH, CYPRUS Mr Nunn tabled the following paper— 4316 Report on the 39th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference, Cyprus, held during the period 6 to11 September 1993 4317 Report on visit to British Isles, Los Angeles and Hawaii by Mr Nunn

NOTICES OF M OTION Paper : Mr Grice tabled the following paper— 4318 # Memorandum, dated 22 April 1994, from Mr T D Grosser alleging a breach of security within the Criminal Justice Commission

Q UESTIONS Papers: Minister for Employment, Training and Industrial Relations (Mr Foley) tabled the following papers— 4319 # Documents (6) relating to use of Ipswich College of TAFE “P” block and toilet facilities at the City Campus and supply of uniforms Paper : Deputy Leader of the Coalition (Mrs Sheldon) tabled the following paper— 4320 # Letter, dated 11 April 1994, from Kerry Ann Humberdross detailing the number of robberies which have impacted on members of her family Paper : Minister for Justice and AttorneyÐGeneral and Minister for the Arts (Mr Wells) tabled the following paper— 4321 # List of recurrent, RADF and Arts grants to state electorates and to marginal electorates Paper : Minister for Justice and AttorneyÐGeneral and Minister for the Arts (Mr Wells) tabled the following paper— 4322 # Letter, dated 21 April 1994, from Professor Graeme Turner, Chair of the Arts Advisory Committee concerning the arts grants assessment process

4290-4291 FAIR T RADING AMENDMENT BILL Leader of the House (Mr Mackenroth), on behalf of the Deputy Premier, Minister for Emergency Services and Minister for Rural Communities and Consumer Affairs (Mr Burns), moved Ð That leave be granted to bring in a Bill for an Act to amend the Fair Trading Act 1989. Bill and Explanatory Notes presented by Mr Mackenroth, Bill read a first time and ordered to be printed. 150 Register of Tabled Papers Ð First Session Ð FortyÐSeventh Parliament

4292-4293 LAND T ITLE AMENDMENT BILL Minister for Lands (Mr Smith) moved Ð That leave be granted to bring in a Bill for an Act to amend the Land Title Act 1994. Bill and Explanatory Notes presented by Mr Smith, Bill read a first time and ordered to be printed.

4294-4295 NATURE CONSERVATION AMENDMENT BILL Minister for Environment and Heritage (Ms Robson) moved Ð That leave be granted to bring in a Bill for an Act to amend the Nature Conservation Act 1992. Bill and Explanatory Notes presented by Ms Robson, Bill read a first time and ordered to be printed.

M ATTER OF P RIVILEGE Mr Slack raised as a matter of privilege information which appeared to contradict earlier statements made by the Premier and Minister for Economic and Trade Development (Mr W Goss) and the Minister for Environment and Heritage (Ms Robson) to the Parliament concerning events at the Cape Melville National Park. Papers: Mr Slack tabled the following papers— 4323 # Memorandum, dated 30 November 1993, from Mr D Barbagallo relating to an article in the Innisfail Evening Advocate 4324 # Memorandum, dated 30 November 1993, from Mr D Barbagallo outlining the sequence of events between 12 to 28 November 1993 4325 # Memorandum, dated 9 November 1993, from Mr D Barbagallo resigning as Principal Private Secretary to the Premier and Minister for Economic and Trade Development (Mr W Goss)

P ERSONAL E XPLANATION Minister for Justice and AttorneyÐGeneral and Minister for the Arts (Mr Wells), by leave, made a personal explanation refuting allegations that he was aware of the composition of the selection committee for an AO7 position in the Freedom of Information Division of the Department of Justice and AttorneyÐGeneral. Papers: Mr Wells, during his explanation, tabled the following papers— 4326 # Letter, dated 27 April 1994, from the Acting DirectorÐGeneral, Department of Justice and AttorneyÐGeneral confirming that Mr Wells had no knowledge of the composition of the selection committee. 4327 # Memorandum, dated 27 April 1994, from Mr Wells to the Acting DirectorÐGeneral seeking confirmation that the Minister had not received any communication about the composition of the selection panel.

TUESDAY, 31 MAY 1994

ASSENT TO BILLS 4347 Message (No. 7) from the Governor was reported, informing the Assembly that Her Excellency the Governor had, in the name of Her Majesty, assented to the following Bills on the dates indicated—

M IRANI BYÐ ELECTION Ð RETURN OF W RIT Ð MEMBER TAKES SEAT 4348 Mr Speaker informed the House that the Writ issued by Her Excellency the Governor on 5 April 1994 for the election of a Member to serve in the Legislative Assembly for the Electoral District of Mirani has been returned to Her Excellency with a certificate endorsed thereon by the Returning Officer of the election on 30 April 1994 of Mr George Edward Malone to serve as such Member. 4349 Mr Malone took the Oath of Allegiance, signed the Roll of Members and took his seat as the Member for Mirani.

P APERS TABLED DURING THE RECESS Mr Speaker informed the House that the following papers, received during the recess, had been tabled by the Clerk on the dates indicated— Register of Tabled Papers Ð First Session Ð FortyÐSeventh Parliament 151

5 May 1994— 4328-4329 Criminal Justice Commission Ð Report by the Honourable R H Matthews QC on his investigation into the allegations of Lorrelle Anne Saunders concerning the circumstances surrounding her being charged with criminal offences in 1982, and related matters (Volumes I and II) 6 May 1994— 4330 Board of Teacher Registration Ð Annual Report for 1993 4331 Board of Trustees of the Toowoomba Grammar School Ð Annual Report for 1993 11 May 1994— 4335-4336 Board of Trustees of the Brisbane Grammar School Ð Annual Report for 1993 4332 Golden Casket Art Union Office Ð Annual Report for 1992Ð93 4333 Explanation for the granting of an extension of time for the tabling of the Golden Casket Art Union Office Annual Report for 1992Ð93 4334 University of Southern Queensland Ð Annual Report for 1993 17 May 1994— 4337-4338 Queensland University of Technology Ð Annual Report for the year ended 31 December 1993 (Volumes One and Two) 4339 Rockhampton Grammar School Ð Annual Report of the Board of Trustees for the year ended 31 December 1993 20 May 1994— 4340 Mount Gravatt Showgrounds Trust Ð Annual Report for the year ended 30 April 1993 27 May 1994— 4341-4342 The Council of Griffith University and Appendix Ð Annual Report for the year ended 31 December 1993

PETITIONS The following petitions, lodged with the Clerk by the Members indicated, were tabled— 4350 Mr Stoneman, from 17 petitioners, praying that the Parliament of Queensland will ensure that services and facilities are established in North Queensland for the rehabilitation of persons who suffer brain damage. 4351 Mr Santoro, from 67 petitioners, praying that no other private hospitals be considered that could threaten the continued operation of the Greenslopes Repatriation General Hospital as a high quality medical facility. 4352 Mr Nuttall, from 111 petitioners, praying that construction of public housing in the Sandgate/Shorncliffe area be stopped, that the area be heritage protected, and that certain clauses be removed from the Brisbane Town Planning Act 1964. 4353 Mr Lingard, from 710 petitioners, praying that proposed legislation allowing for gay couples, as in a family unit, to adopt children and the lowering of the age of adult consent for homosexual partners, be not passed. 4354 Mr Hamill, from 332 petitioners, praying that approval be given for immediate funding and construction of the Camira bypass and railway line. 4355 Mr Hamill, from 306 petitioners, praying that a new high level bridge be constructed at Gargett or that a new road be built to connect to the existing Frank Neilsen high level bridge. 4356 Ms Robson, from 451 petitioners, praying for a review of the procedure under which the SkyÐRail proposal between Cairns and Kuranda has been approved or rejection of the development outright. 4357 Mr Purcell, from 704 petitioners, praying that the bends in the railway line on the approach to the Agnew Street Bridge at Norman Park be straightened to a standard required for excessively long freight trains.

S TATUTORY I NSTRUMENTS The following statutory instruments were tabled by the Clerk— Building ActЖ 4358 Building Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 1994, No. 157 Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road Act— 4359 Department of Transport (Variation of Fees) Regulation 1994, No. 166 Casino Control Act— 4360 Casino Control Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 1994, No. 162 CoÐoperative and Other Societies ActÐÐ 4361 CoÐoperative and Other Societies Amendment Regulation (No. 2) 1994, No. 153 152 Register of Tabled Papers Ð First Session Ð FortyÐSeventh Parliament

Credit ActÐÐ 4362 Credit (Naomi Cotton CoÐoperative Ltd Exemption) Order 1994, No. 146 Dairy Industry ActÐÐ 4363 Dairy Industry Amendment Standard (No. 1) 1994, No. 161 Electricity Act— 4364 Electricity (Energy Efficiency Labelling) Regulation 1994, No. 142 Electricity Amendment Act— 4365 Proclamation Ð provisions of the Act not in force commence 1 July 1994, No. 159 Fauna Conservation Act— 4366 Fauna Conservation Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 1994, No. 143 4367 Fauna Conservation Amendment Regulation (No. 2) 1994, No. 170 4368 Fauna (Notification of Districts) Notice 1994 Fire Service Act— 4369 Fire Service Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 1994, No. 138 4370 Fire Service Amendment Regulation (No. 2) 1994, No. 171 Fishing Industry Organisation and Marketing Act— 4371 Fishing Industry (Closed Waters Ð Fish or Marine Products) Amendment Regulation (No. 2) 1994, No. 140 Harbours Act— 4359 Department of Transport (Variation of Fees) Regulation 1994, No. 166 Health Act— 4372 Hazardous Substances (Chlorofluorocarbons and other Ozone Layer Depleting Substances) Repeal Regulation 1994, No. 169 Industrial Relations Act— 4373 Industrial Court Amendment Rule (No. 1) 1994,No. 152 Justice and AttorneyÐGeneral (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act— 4374 Proclamation Ð provisions of the Act (other than section 4) commence 30 May 1994, No. 168 Land Act— 4375 Land Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 1994, No. 141 Land Title Act— 4376 Land Title Transitional Regulation 1994, No. 145 Local Government Act— 4377 Local Government (Allora, Glengallan, Rosenthal and Warwick) Regulation 1994 No. 163 4378-4380 References, dated 11 May 1994, of reviewable local government matters relating to (i) City of the Gold Coast and Shire of Albert, (ii) and Shire of Mulgrave, and (iii) City of Ipswich and the Shire of Moreton 4381-4383 Withdrawals, dated 11 May 1994, of reviewable local government matters relating to (i) City of the Gold Coast, Shire of Albert and Shire of Beaudesert, (ii) City of Cairns and Shire of Mulgrave, and (iii) City of Ipswich and the Shire of Moreton Mineral Resources Act— 4384 Mineral Resources Amendment Regulation (No. 3) 1994, No. 147 4385 Mineral Resources Amendment Regulation (No. 4) 1994, No. 148 Motor Vehicle Driving Instruction School Act— 4359 Department of Transport (Variation of Fees) Regulation 1994, No. 166 Motor Vehicles Control Act— 4359 Department of Transport (Variation of Fees) Regulation 1994, No. 166 Motor Vehicles Safety Act— 4359 Department of Transport (Variation of Fees) Regulation 1994, No. 166 Nature Conservation Act— 4386 Proclamation Ð the following provisions: Part 6; sections 116, 118, 119, 121, 124 and 127 to 129; Part 9; sections 145 to 150, 154 and 155; Part 11; Schedule 2, amendments 2 to 4 of the Land Act 1962 commence 14 May 1994, No. 151 Nursing Act— 4387 Nursing Amendment ByÐlaw (No. 3) 1994, No. 158 Pollution of Waters by Oil Act— 4359 Department of Transport (Variation of Fees) Regulation 1994, No. 166 Primary Producers’ Organisation and Marketing Act— 4388 Primary Producers’ (Levy on Cane Growers) Regulation 1994, No. 167 Register of Tabled Papers Ð First Session Ð FortyÐSeventh Parliament 153

Queensland Building Services Authority Amendment Act— 4389 Proclamation Ð provisions of the Act that are not in force, other than Ð section 4(1); section 4(2), insertion of definition ‘licensed builder’; sections 7, 8, 13, 19 to 21, 23, 24 and 34; Schedule, amendment 3; Schedule, amendment 15, insertion of new clause 4 (Board members to go out of office), commence 20 May 1994, No. 156 Queensland Marine Act— 4359 Department of Transport (Variation of Fees) Regulation 1994, No. 166 South Bank Corporation Act— 4390 South Bank Corporation Amendment ByÐlaw (No. 1) 1994, No. 144 State Transport Act— 4359 Department of Transport (Variation of Fees) Regulation 1994, No. 166 Statutory Bodies Financial Arrangements Act— 4391 Statutory Bodies Financial Arrangements (Queensland Railways) Regulation 1994 No. 165 TowÐtruck Act— 4359 Department of Transport (Variation of Fees) Regulation 1994, No. 166 Trading (Allowable Hours) Act— 4392 Trading (Allowable Hours) Regulation 1994, No. 150 Trading (Allowable Hours) Amendment Act— 4393 Proclamation Ð provisions of the Act not in force commence 16 May 1994, No. 149 Traffic Act— 4359 Department of Transport (Variation of Fees) Regulation 1994, No. 166 4394 Traffic Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 1994, No. 139 Transport Infrastructure (Roads) Act— 4359 Department of Transport (Variation of Fees) Regulation 1994, No. 166 Water Resources Act— 4395 Water Resources (North Burdekin Water Board Sugarcane Assessment) Regulation 1994, No. 154 4396 Water Resources (South Burdekin Water Board Sugarcane Assessment) Regulation 1994, No. 155 Workplace Health and Safety Act— 4397 Workplace Health and Safety (Code of Practice for Workplace Amenities) Revision Notice (No. 1) 1994, No. 164 4398 Workplace Health and Safety (Codes of Practice Approval) Amendment Notice (No. 2) 1994, No. 160

GOVERNMENT P APERS The following papers were tabled— (a) Deputy Premier, Minister for Emergency Services and Minister for Rural Communities and Consumer Affairs (Mr Burns)— 4399 The Rural Communities Policy Package 1994 (b) Minister for Housing, Local Government and Planning (Mr Mackenroth)— 4400 Guidelines for public servants appearing before Parliamentary Committees 4401 Local Government Commissioner Ð Report on Review of Local Government Boundaries and Structures Ð Recommended merger of Warwick City, Glengallan, Rosenthal and Allora Shires into a new Warwick Shire (c) Minister for Administrative Services (Mr Milliner)— 4402 Government response to the report of the Parliamentary Committee of Public Works on health facilities in Far North Queensland

E STIMATES OF THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY (PARLIAMENTARY SERVICE COMMISSION) Leader of the House (Mr Mackenroth) tabled the following papers— 4403-4405 Estimates of the Legislative Assembly, the Parliamentary Service Commission and the Parliamentary Service for 1994Ð95 prepared in accordance with section 54 of the Parliamentary Service Act. 154 Register of Tabled Papers Ð First Session Ð FortyÐSeventh Parliament

P ARLIAMENTARY COMMITTEE FOR ELECTORAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW Ð REPORT ON REVIEW OF G OVERNMENT M EDIA AND I NFORMATION S ERVICES Chairman of the Parliamentary Committee for Electoral and Administrative Review (Dr Clark) tabled the following report— 4406 Report on the review of Government Media and Information Services 4407-4408 Public submissions and an edited transcript of the committee’s in camera hearing of 18 March 1993

REPORT ON OVERSEAS VISIT Mr Beattie, by leave, made a statement relating to his recent overseas visit to Vietnam. Paper : Mr Beattie, during his statement, tabled the following paper— 4409-4410 # Report on overseas visit to Vietnam during the period 7 to 15 May 1994

QUESTIONS Paper : Mr Perrett tabled the following paper— 4411 # Memorandum from the Minister for Employment, Training and Industrial Relations (Mr Foley) urging Queensland employers to employ more apprentices and trainees Paper : Minister for Administrative Services (Mr Milliner) tabled the following paper— 4412 # Letter, dated 27 April 1994, from the Chief Officer, Complaints Section, Official Misconduct Division, Criminal Justice Commission relating to a complaint concerning the Department of Administrative Services.

GENERAL BUSINESS Ð MATTERS OF P UBLIC I NTEREST The following Members addressed the House— Leader of the Opposition (Mr Borbidge), Messrs Bredhauer, Santoro, Beattie, Littleproud and Davies Papers: Mr Littleproud, during his speech, tabled the following papers— 4413-4417 # Letters (5) from Mr K T McCreanor, Barrister, concerning the disputed election results at Dauan Island, Murray Island, Island Council, Darnley Island and Yam Island Paper : Mr Bredhauer, during his speech, tabled the following paper— 4418 # Chart Ð Major Clan Units in Aurukun

JUVENILE JUSTICE (TEMPORARY DETENTION CENTRES) REGULATION 1994 Ð M OTION FOR DISALLOWANCE Mr Littleproud, pursuant to notice, moved Ð That the Juvenile Justice (Temporary Detention Centres) Regulation 1994, (Subordinate Legislation 1994 No. 92) tabled in the Parliament on 12 April 1994 be disallowed. Paper : Mr Littleproud, during his speech, tabled the following paper— 4419 # Statistics on poor behaviour at Westbrook Youth Centre Paper : Minister for Family Services and Aboriginal and Islander Affairs (Ms Warner), during her speech, tabled the following paper— 4420 # Extract from The Courier Mail dated 26 May 1994 entitled “Inmates bashed, strapped” re: Westbrook Youth Centre

E STIMATES OF P ARLIAMENT Ð ERRATUM Leader of the House (Mr Mackenroth) tabled the following papers— 4421 Estimates of the Legislative Assembly, the Parliamentary Service Commission and the Parliamentary Service for 1994Ð95 Ð Replacement pages 3, 6, 7 and 13

BUDGET P APERS 1994Ð95 Treasurer (Mr De Lacy) tabled the following papers— 4422 Budget Overview and Statement of Receipts and Expenditure 4423 Program Statements 4424 Capital Works

4343-4344 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL Treasurer (Mr De Lacy) moved Ð That leave be granted to bring in a Bill for an Act to appropriate certain amounts from the Consolidated Fund for services of the Parliament for the financial years starting 1 July 1994 and 1 July 1995 Register of Tabled Papers Ð First Session Ð FortyÐSeventh Parliament 155

4425 Mr Speaker informed the House that he had received the following message from the Governor— Bill and Explanatory Notes presented by Mr De Lacy, Bill read a first time and ordered to be printed.

4345-4346 APPROPRIATION BILL Treasurer (Mr De Lacy) moved Ð That leave be granted to bring in a Bill for an Act to appropriate certain amounts to services for the financial years starting 1 July 1994 and 1 July 1995 4426 Mr Speaker informed the House that he had received the following message from the Governor— Bill and Explanatory Notes presented by Mr De Lacy, Bill read a first time and ordered to be printed.

TUESDAY, 7 JUNE 1994

Q UEENSLAND LAW REFORM COMMISSION Ð REPORT ON FREEDOM OF I NFORMATION ACT 1992 Ð REVIEW OF S ECRECY P ROVISION E XEMPTION Mr Speaker tabled the following report— 4430 Queensland Law Reform Commission Ð Report on the Freedom of Information Act 1992 Ð Review of Secrecy Provision Exemption dated March 1994

P APERS TABLED DURING THE RECESS Mr Speaker informed the House that the following papers, received during the recess, had been tabled by the Clerk on the dates indicated— 3 June 1994— Annual Reports for 1993— 4428 Queensland Theatre Company 4427 Office of the Special Prosecutor 6 June 1994— 4429 Criminal Justice Commission Ð Report on a Review of Police Powers in Queensland – Volume IV : Suspects’ Rights, Police Questioning and Pre–Charge Detention

P ETITIONS The following petitions, lodged with the Clerk by the Members indicated, were tabled— 4431 Mr Beanland, from 598 petitioners, praying for a more effective deterrent against crime, particularly juvenile crime, in the Marsden and Waterford West areas. 4432 Mr Pitt, from 1,052 petitioners, praying for the issue of the two remaining permits required, so that Cardwell Properties Pty Ltd can develop Oyster Point into a marina resort. 4433 Mr Livingstone, from 532 petitioners, praying that the decision to remove the power of allocation of domestic coal sales from the Queensland Coal Board, be set aside until the full impact of this decision can be assessed. 4434 Mr Stephan, from 683 petitioners, praying that it be mandatory for convicted persons to serve minimum sentences and that no consideration be given for early release. 4435 Mr Lingard, from 70 petitioners, praying that the hospital in Beaudesert be retained.

S TATUTORY I NSTRUMENTS The following statutory instruments were tabled by the Clerk— Ambulance Service Act— 4436 Ambulance Service Amendment Regulation (No. 2) 1994, No. 173 Consumer Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act— 4437 Proclamation Ð amendment 9 (so far as it has not commenced) of the Funeral Benefit Business Act 1982, in Schedule 1 to the Consumer Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1993, commences 6 June 1994, No. 172 Corrective Services (Administration) Amendment Act— 4438 Proclamation Ð provisions of the Act not in force commence 3 June 1994, No. 190 Criminal Justice Act— 4439 Criminal Justice (Appointment Subject to Jurisdiction of Misconduct Tribunal) Regulation (No. 1) 1994, No. 182 156 Register of Tabled Papers Ð First Session Ð FortyÐSeventh Parliament

Electricity Act— 4440 Electricity Amendment Regulation (No. 2) 1994, No. 184 Marine Safety Act— 4441 Marine Safety (Transitional) Regulation 1994, No. 178 4442 Proclamation Ð provisions of the Act not in force commence 3 June 1994, No. 177 Motor Accident Insurance Act— 4443 Proclamation Ð provisions of the Act not in force commence 1 September 1994, No. 175 Motorways Agreements Act— 4444 Motorways Agreements (Variation) Regulation (No. 1) 1994, No. 179 National Parks and Wildlife Act— 4445 National Park 334 Counties of Belmore and Nebine (Declaration) Order 1994, No. 186 4446 National Park 933 Counties of Churchill, Merivale and Ward (Extension) Order 1994, No. 188 4447 National Park 2995 County of Canning (Declaration) Order 1994, No. 189 4448 National Park 11 County of Dalrymple (Extension) Order 1994, No. 185 4449 National Park 673 (Extension) Order 1994, No. 187 Pyramid Selling Schemes (Elimination) Act— 4450 Pyramid Selling Schemes (Elimination) Exemption Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 1994, No. 174 Speech Pathologists Act— 4451 Speech Pathologists Amendment ByÐLaw (No. 1) 1994, No. 183 Sugar Industry Act— 4452 Sugar Industry Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 1994, No. 180 4453 Sugar Industry Amendment Regulation (No. 2) 1994, No. 181 4454 Sugar Industry (Mill Peak Adjustments) Amendment Guideline (No. 1) 1994, No. 191 Traffic Act— 4455 Traffic Amendment Regulation (No. 2) 1994, No. 176 Transport Infrastructure Act— 4456 Notification Ð access to part of proposed new road be limited, Caloundra Road (Caloundra City)

G OVERNMENT P APERS The following papers were tabled— (a) Deputy Premier, Minister for Emergency Services and Minister for Rural Communities and Consumer Affairs (Mr Burns)— 4457 Proposed emergency services legislation Ð Green paper (b) Minister for Primary Industries (Mr Casey)— Annual Reports for 1993— 4458 Canegrowers (Queensland Canegrower’s Council) 4459 Cane Protection and Productivity Boards Discussion Papers— 4460 Review of Queensland Horticultural Industry Legislation : No. 2 Ð Review of Controls over the Packing and Sale of Fruit and Vegetables 4461 Review of Queensland Horticultural Industry Legislation : No. 3 Ð Review of Regulation of the Brisbane Wholesale Fruit and Vegetable Markets 4462 Client Consultation in Department of Primary Industries Ð Policy and Guidelines (c) Minister for Business, Industry and Regional Development (Mr Elder)— 4463 Government response to Travelsafe Committee Report No. 9 on Pedestrian and Cyclist Safety

G ENERAL BUSINESS Ð MATTERS OF P UBLIC I NTEREST The following Members addressed the House— Deputy Leader of the Coalition (Mrs Sheldon), Messrs Nunn, Slack, J Sullivan, Cooper and Pearce Papers: Mr Slack, during his speech, tabled the following papers— 4464 # Letter, dated 23 May 1994, from the Chairman of the Criminal Justice Commission relating to the Commission’s investigation into the incidents which occurred at Cape Melville 4465 # Letter, dated 17 May 1994, from Mr Slack MLA, relating to the improper use of documents given to the Commission Register of Tabled Papers Ð First Session Ð FortyÐSeventh Parliament 157

4466 # Letter, dated 3 June 1994, from the Chairman of the Criminal Justice Commission relating to the alleged improper release of documents connected with the Cape Melville investigation 4467 # Media release by the Criminal Justice Commission relating to the release of documents given to the Commission’s Cape Melville investigation 4468 # Background notes relating to the incident at Cape Melville

ADJOURNMENT The Leader of the House (Mr Mackenroth) moved Ð That the House do now adjourn. Paper : Mrs Woodgate, during her speech, tabled the following paper— 4469 # Extract from the Fitzgerald Commission of Inquiry report, page 157, section 4.2.2 titled “Misleading Statistics” Paper : Mr Nuttall, during his speech, tabled the following paper— 4470 # Table of comparative figures of public housing dwellings to total residential dwellings in Northside suburbs of Brisbane

WEDNESDAY, 8 JUNE 1994

P ETITIONS The following petitions, lodged with the Clerk by the Members indicated, were received— 4483 Mr J Goss, from 15 petitioners, praying that the Parliament of Queensland will take action to ensure that the Government consults with the aboriginal community, particularly potential claimants, on the structure, constitution and establishment of the Aborigines Welfare Fund Board of Trustees and that monies in the fund be returned to aboriginal workers who earned it. 4484 Mr Littleproud, from 46 petitioners, praying that urgent funding be provided for the maintenance of the gravel section of the Auburn road in Chinchilla shire. 4485 Mrs Sheldon, from 41 petitioners, praying that the proposal to relocate the Prince Charles Hospital Cardiothoracic Unit to the Royal Brisbane Hospital, be rescinded. 4486 Dr Clark, from 127 petitioners, praying that the Parliament of Queensland will continue to give full support to the Smithfield-Kuranda Sky-Rail project. 4487 Mr Budd, from 406 petitioners, praying that the Parliament of Queensland will examine the need for a 24-hour Land/Water Police Station at Redland Bay. 4488 Mr Littleproud, from 848 petitioners, praying that the Parliament of Queensland will, wherever possible, pass legislation implementing the recommendations of the Royal Commission into Aboriginal Deaths in Custody. 4489 Mr Rowell, from 790 petitioners, praying for effective police foot patrols to be provided in the Innisfail Central Business District. 4490 Mr Turner, from 3,217 petitioners, praying that appropriate steps be taken to ensure that prisoners serve the full sentence handed down by the courts upon a conviction. 4491 Mr Turner, from 29 petitioners, praying that the Parliament of Queensland will instigate a referendum for the return of capital and corporal punishment.

GOVERNMENT P APER The following paper was tabled— Minister for Justice and Attorney–General and Minister for the Arts (Mr Wells)— 4492 Director of Prosecutions Ð Annual Report for 1993

M INISTERIAL S TATEMENTS 4493 (a) Treasurer (Mr De Lacy), by leave, made a ministerial statement relating to the corporatisation of Suncorp. Paper : Mr De Lacy, during his statement, tabled the following paper— 4494 # Letter, dated 30 May 1994, from Price Waterhouse relating to a high level review of the risk profile of Suncorp 4495 (b) Treasurer (Mr De Lacy), by leave, made a ministerial statement relating to the corporatisation of the Queensland Investment Corporation. Paper : Mr De Lacy, during his statement, tabled the following paper— 4496 # Corporatisation charter for Queensland Investment Corporation 158 Register of Tabled Papers Ð First Session Ð FortyÐSeventh Parliament

4497 (c) Minister for Transport and Minister Assisting the Premier on Economic and Trade Development (Mr Hamill), by leave, made a ministerial statement relating to a benefit concert to be held at the Brisbane Entertainment Centre on 9 June 1994 in aid of the Queensland Spina Bifida Association. 4498 (d) Minister for Administrative Services (Mr Milliner), by leave, made a ministerial statement relating to the disposal of real property title deeds. Paper : Mr Milliner, during his statement, tabled the following paper— 4499 # Statutory declaration by Lesley Alexandria McGregor, State Archivist and Director, State Archives detailing a telephone conversation with Ms Simpson relating to the disposal of title deeds 4500 (e) Minister for Minerals and Energy (Mr McGrady), by leave, made a ministerial statement relating to the corporatisation of the Queensland electricity supply industry. Papers: Mr McGrady, during his statement, tabled the following papers— 4501 # Corporatisation charter for Queensland Generation Corporation 4502 # Corporatisation charter for Queensland Transmission and Supply Corporation

TRADE MISSION TO JAPAN Ð REPORT Mr Campbell tabled the following papers— 4503 Report on a trade mission by Bundaberg and District Chamber of Commerce to Japan during the period 17 to 25 April 1994 4504 Itinerary for Mr Campbell’s visit to Japan

Q UESTIONS Questions were asked. Paper : Mr Cooper tabled the following paper— 4505 # Letter, dated 11 April 1994, from the Minister for Health (Mr Hayward) relating to conditions in police watchhouses and comments made by the Chief Government Medical Officer

G ENERAL BUSINESS Ð SPECIAL P UBLIC I MPORTANCE DEBATE Mr Speaker informed the House that pursuant to the sessional order of 5 November 1992, the Leader of the Opposition (Mr Borbidge) proposed that the following matter of special public importance be submitted to the Assembly for discussion— “Decline of service delivery under the Goss Government” The following Members addressed the House— Messrs Horan, Pitt, and Johnson, Mrs Woodgate, Mr Quinn and the Deputy Premier, Minister for Emergency Services and Minister for Rural Communities and Consumer Affairs (Mr Burns) Paper : Mr Quinn, during his speech, tabled the following paper— 4506 # Letter, dated 7 March 1994, from H M O’Donohue, President QASSP relating to funding for schools. Paper : Deputy Premier, Minister for Emergency Services and Minister for Rural Communities and Consumer Affairs (Mr Burns), during his speech, tabled the following paper— 4507 # List of services closed by the National Party Ð Police Stations; Court Houses; schools; Land Offices; rail lines; rail stations; Works Department jobs lost in rural areas; Industrial Division Inspectoral staff withdrawn.

4471-4472 LIQUOR AMENDMENT BILL Minister for Tourism, Sport and Racing (Mr Gibbs) moved Ð That leave be granted to bring in a Bill for an Act to amend the Liquor Act 1992. Bill and Explanatory Notes presented by Mr Gibbs, Bill read a first time and ordered to be printed.

4473-4474 TRANSPORT I NFRASTRUCTURE AMENDMENT BILL Minister for Transport and Minister Assisting the Premier on Economic and Trade Development (Mr Hamill) moved Ð That leave be granted to bring in a Bill for an Act to amend the Transport Infrastructure Act 1994, and for other purposes. Bill and Explanatory Notes presented by Mr Hamill, Bill read a first time and ordered to be printed. Register of Tabled Papers Ð First Session Ð FortyÐSeventh Parliament 159

4475-4476 STAMP AMENDMENT BILL Treasurer (Mr De Lacy) moved Ð That leave be granted to bring in a Bill for an Act to amend the Stamp Act 1894. Bill and Explanatory Notes presented by Mr De Lacy, Bill read a first time and ordered to be printed.

4477-4478 STATE BANK OF S OUTH AUSTRALIA (TRANSFER OF UNDERTAKING) BILL Treasurer (Mr De Lacy) moved Ð That leave be granted to bring in a Bill for an Act to provide for the transfer of part of the undertaking of the State Bank of South Australia to a company formed to carry on the business of banking under the law of the Commonwealth and for other purposes. Bill and Explanatory Notes presented by Mr De Lacy , Bill read a first time and ordered to be printed.

4479-4480 FINANCIAL I NSTITUTIONS L EGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Treasurer (Mr De Lacy) moved Ð That leave be granted to bring in a Bill for an Act to amend the Financial Institutions (Queensland) Act 1992, the Financial Institutions Code, the Australian Financial Institutions Commission Act 1992 and the Australian Financial Institutions Commission Code. Bill and Explanatory Notes presented by Mr De Lacy, Bill read a first time and ordered to be printed.

4481-4482 TREASURY L EGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Treasurer (Mr De Lacy) moved Ð That leave be granted to bring in a Bill for an Act to amend certain Acts administered by the Treasurer. Bill and Explanatory Notes presented by Mr De Lacy , Bill read a first time and ordered to be printed.

APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL AND APPROPRIATION BILL Order of the day read for the adjourned debate on the motion of the Treasurer (Mr De Lacy) Ð That the Bills be now read a second time. Papers: Mr Grice, during his speech, tabled the following papers— 4508-4510 # Memoranda (3) from the Director, Golden Casket Art Union Office relating to the J1000 terminal system 4511 # Letter from the Treasurer and Minister for Regional Development (Mr De Lacy) relating to the introduction of the J1000 terminal system to low volume agents Paper : Mr Ardill, during his speech, tabled the following paper— 4512 # Extract from Education Views outlining a new road safety initiative relating to trucks Papers: Mr Laming, during his speech, tabled the following papers— 4513 # Newspaper articles in relation to a rail link to the Sunshine Coast University

THURSDAY, 9 JUNE 1994

P RINTING COMMITTEE Ð REPORT Ð TIMELINESS OF ANNUAL REPORTS FOR 1993 Mr Speaker tabled the following report— 4514 Printing Committee Ð Timeliness of Annual Reports required to be tabled during 1993

P ETITIONS The following petitions, lodged with the Clerk by the Members indicated, were received— 4515 Mr J Goss, from 21 petitioners, praying that the proposal to relocate the Prince Charles Hospital Cardiothoracic Unit to the Royal Brisbane Hospital, be rescinded. 4516 Ms Warner, from 268 petitioners, praying that the Parliament of Queensland will take the necessary urgent action to provide professional counselling services in Hervey Bay for individuals and families. 160 Register of Tabled Papers Ð First Session Ð FortyÐSeventh Parliament

GOVERNMENT P APERS The following papers were tabled— (a) Minister for Transport and Minister Assisting the Premier on Economic and Trade Development (Mr Hamill)— 4517 Government response to recommendations of Travelsafe Report No. 11 Ð The safety and economic implications of permitting standees on urban and nonÐurban bus services (b) Minister for Family Services and Aboriginal and Islander Affairs (Ms Warner)— 4518 Island Industries Board Ð Annual Report to 31 January 1994 4519 Government response to Report No. 27 of the Parliamentary Committee of Public Accounts on the Financial Administration of Aboriginal and Islander Councils 4520 Disability Services Ð Queensland Government Strategy

M INISTERIAL S TATEMENT 4521 Minister for Police and Minister for Corrective Services (Mr Braddy), by leave, made a ministerial statement relating to a proposal to reduce overcrowding in watchhouses.

QUESTIONS Papers: Leader of the Opposition (Mr Borbidge) tabled the following papers— 4522 # Media statement on behalf of Peter Laurance relating to sandmining leases held by Pivot Group Limited (formerly Murphyores Limited) 4523 # Story extract from the Courier-Mail of 4 June 1994 regarding a political donation to the Queensland ALP by Mrs Diane Laurance 4524 # Extracts from Hansard of 24 October 1991 and 10 May 1992 relating to an answer on sandmining leases on Fraser Island Paper : Deputy Leader of the Coalition (Mrs Sheldon) tabled the following paper— 4525 # Queensland Treasury Ð Strategic initiatives 1994Ð95

FRIDAY, 10 JUNE 1994

P ETITION The following petition, lodged with the Clerk by the Member indicated, was received— 4526 Mr Stephan, from 149 petitioners, praying that the Parliament of Queensland will ensure that (a) teachers are not suspended without pay prior to a court conviction or finding of fault by disciplinary procedures; (b) there is a fair and immediate investigation of complaints against teachers; action is taken to support teachers with a fair and effective disciplinary structure in the schools; (c) action is taken to penalise individuals who make frivolous or malicious complaints against teachers; and (d) substantial compensation be provided for teachers who are exonerated.

GOVERNMENT P APERS The following papers were tabled— Minister for Environment and Heritage (Ms Robson)— 4527 Draft Waste Management Strategy for Queensland 4528 Draft Waste Management Strategy for Queensland Ð Discussion Paper

QUESTIONS Paper : Mr Horan tabled the following paper— 4529 # Memorandum from Acting Director General of Queensland Health relating to a $10m reduction in food, cleaning and laundry services in hospitals and health facilities in Queensland

TUESDAY, 14 JUNE 1994

P ETITION The following petition, lodged with the Clerk by the Member indicated, was received— 4530 Mr Hayward, from 886 petitioners, praying for action to be taken to ensure that the Sheepstation Creek Environmental Park is preserved. Register of Tabled Papers Ð First Session Ð FortyÐSeventh Parliament 161

S TATUTORY I NSTRUMENTS The following statutory instruments were tabled by the Clerk— Fishing Industry Organisation and Marketing Act— 4531 Fishing Industry Organisation and Marketing Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 1994, No. 194 Gaming Machine Act— 4532 Gaming Machine Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 1994, No. 193 Health Act— 4533 Poisons Amendment Regulation (No. 3) 1994, No. 196 4534 Poisons (Fumigation) Amendment Regulation (No. 2) 1994, No. 197 Health Services Act— 4535 Health Services (Transfer of Officers) Amendment Regulation (No. 2) 1994, No. 198 Industrial Relations Act— 4536 Industrial Court Amendment Rules (No. 2) 1994, No. 202 Mineral Resources Act— 4537 Mineral Resources Amendment Regulation (No. 5) 1994, No. 199 Public Sector Management Commission Act— 4538 Public Sector Management Commission Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 1994, No. 201 Regulatory Reform Act— 4539 Regulatory Reform Amendment Regulation (No. 2) 1994, No. 200 Statutory Bodies Financial Arrangements Act— 4540 Statutory Bodies Financial Arrangements (Lang Park Trust) Regulation 1994, No. 204 Superannuation (Government and Other Employees) Act— 4541 Superannuation (Definition of Employee Ð Q Invest Limited) Order 1994, No. 192 Townsville City Council (Douglas Land Development) Act— 4542 Townsville City Council (Douglas Land Development) Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 1994, No. 195

QUESTIONS Papers: Deputy Leader of the Coalition (Mrs Sheldon) tabled the following papers— 4543 # Letter, dated 31 May 1994, from Marcia Lewis, Abercrombie and Kent (Qld) Pty Ltd relating to inadequate docking facilities for cruise ships visiting Brisbane 4544 # Letter, dated 9 June 1994, from Sally Greggains, Operations Manager, Pacific Cruise Company Pty Ltd relating to the need for improved passenger terminal facilities for cruise ships visiting Brisbane

WEDNESDAY, 15 JUNE 1994

P ETITIONS The following petitions, lodged with the Clerk by the Members indicated, were received— 4545 Mr Turner, from 8 petitioners, praying that appropriate steps be taken to ensure that prisoners serve the full sentence handed down by the courts upon a conviction. 4546 Mr Malone, from 124 petitioners, praying that the Parliament of Queensland will ensure that the rural section of Pioneer Shire will become a separate authority in the event that Mackay City and the urban area of Pioneer Shire are amalgamated.

GOVERNMENT P APERS The following papers were tabled— Minister for Health (Mr Hayward)— Public Hospital Pathology Laboratory Review— 4547 Volume 1 Ð Report and Recommendations 4548 Volume 2 Ð Laboratory Cost Structures 4549 Volume 3 Ð Laboratory Workloads, Internal and Referred

M INISTERIAL S TATEMENT 4550 Minister for Health (Mr Hayward), by leave, made a ministerial statement relating to the release of the Queensland Health Discussion Paper on the Public Hospital Pathology Laboratory Review. 162 Register of Tabled Papers Ð First Session Ð FortyÐSeventh Parliament

QUESTIONS Paper : Leader of the Opposition (Mr Borbidge) tabled the following paper— 4551 # Letter, dated 24 May 1994, from V and L Jamieson relating to problems with the Property Title registration system Paper : Deputy Leader of the Coalition (Mrs Sheldon) tabled the following paper— 4552 # Extract from Draft Building Units and Group Titles Bill 1994 relating to sale of lots. Paper : Mr Hobbs tabled the following paper— 4553 # Notification of Registration Papers: Mr Cooper tabled the following papers— 4554 # Extracts from Corrective Services Commission Ð Annual Report for 1991Ð92, pages 14, 16 and 54 4555 # Extract from Corrective Services Commission Ð Annual Report for 1992Ð93, pages 49 and 78

THURSDAY, 16 JUNE 1994

M INISTERIAL S TATEMENT 4556 Minister for Lands (Mr Smith), by leave, made a ministerial statement relating to alleged problems associated with the computerised titling system. Paper : Mr Smith, during his statement, tabled the following paper— 4557 # Copy of Certificate of Title for L and V Jamieson

FRIDAY, 17 JUNE 1994

P ETITIONS The following petitions, lodged with the Clerk by the Members indicated, were received— 4558 Mr T Sullivan, from 17 petitioners, praying that the proposal to relocate the Prince Charles Hospital Cardiothoracic Unit to the Royal Brisbane Hospital, be rescinded. 4559 Mr Turner, from 7 petitioners, praying that appropriate steps be taken to ensure that prisoners serve the full sentence handed down by the courts upon a conviction. 4560 Mr Welford, from 1 petitioner, praying that the Parliament of Queensland will take action to ensure that the Government consults with the aboriginal community, particularly potential claimants, in the structure, constitution and establishment of the Aborigines Welfare Fund Board of Trustees and that monies in the fund be returned to aboriginal workers who earned it. 4561 Mr Stephan, from 22 petitioners, praying that the Parliament of Queensland will ensure that (a) teachers are not suspended without pay prior to a court conviction or finding of fault by disciplinary procedures; (b) there is a fair and immediate investigation of complaints against teachers; (c) action is taken to support teachers with a fair and effective disciplinary structure in the schools; (d) action is taken to penalise individuals who make frivolous or malicious complaints against teachers; and (e) substantial compensation be provided for teachers who are exonerated.

GOVERNMENT P APER The following paper was tabled— Minister for Lands (Mr Smith)— 4562 Regulation of Land Professions. A Discussion Paper on a Department of Lands Review of professional occupations for which it has been designated Lead Agency - May 1994

QUESTIONS Paper : Deputy Leader of the Coalition (Mrs Sheldon) tabled the following paper— 4563 # Extract from transcript of proceedings of the District Court Criminal Jurisdiction relating to the Queen v Barry Wayne Hartigan, page 7 Register of Tabled Papers Ð First Session Ð FortyÐSeventh Parliament 163

WEDNESDAY, 22 JUNE 1994

P APER TABLED DURING THE RECESS Mr Speaker informed the House that the following paper, received during the recess, had been tabled by the Clerk on the date indicated— 21 June 1994— 4564-4565 James Cook University of North Queensland Ð Annual Report and Audited Financial Statements for 1993.

PETITIONS The following petitions, lodged with the Clerk by the Members indicated, were received— 4574 Mr Campbell, from 13 petitioners, praying that the Parliament of Queensland will (a) protect the rights of subcontractors and suppliers by amending the Legal Aid Act, (b) support the establishment of an insurance fund to guarantee full payment for goods and services and (c) amend the Companies Act which shields directors from litigation. 4575-4576 Messrs Lester and Turner, from 12 and 8 petitioners respectively, praying that appropriate steps be taken to ensure that prisoners serve the full sentence handed down by the courts upon a conviction. 4577 Mr Lingard, from 1,247 petitioners, praying that the Parliament of Queensland will instigate a referendum for the return of capital and corporal punishment. 4578 Mr Perrett, from 91 petitioners, praying that capital punishment be reintroduced for persons convicted of murder, particularly the murder of children and that if not reintroduced, that prison terms imposed for such crimes be served in full. 4579 Mr T Sullivan, from 22,486 petitioners, praying that the proposal to relocate the Prince Charles Hospital Cardiothoracic Unit to the Royal Brisbane Hospital, be rescinded.

S TATUTORY I NSTRUMENTS The following statutory instruments were tabled by the Clerk— Casino Control Act— 4580 Rules of Casino Games Amendment Notice (No. 1) 1994, No. 205 Recreation Areas Management Act— 4581 Recreation Areas Management Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 1994, No. 203

GOVERNMENT P APER The following paper was tabled— Minister for Family Services and Aboriginal and Islander Affairs (Ms Warner)— 4582 Queensland’s Forward Plan on Ageing

4566-4567 SUGAR I NDUSTRY AMENDMENT BILL (NO. 2) Minister for Primary Industries (Mr Casey) moved Ð That leave be granted to bring in a Bill for an Act to amend the Sugar Industry Act 1991. Bill and Explanatory Notes presented by Mr Casey, Bill read a first time and ordered to be printed.

4568-4569 FISHERIES BILL Minister for Primary Industries (Mr Casey) moved Ð That leave be granted to bring in a Bill for an Act for the management, use, development and protection of fisheries resources and fish habitats and the management of aquaculture activities, and for related purposes. Bill and Explanatory Notes presented by Mr Casey, Bill read a first time and ordered to be printed.

4570-4571 ANTI-DISCRIMINATION AMENDMENT BILL Minister for Justice and AttorneyÐGeneral and Minister for the Arts (Mr Wells) moved – That leave be granted to bring in a Bill for an Act to amend the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991, and for related purposes. Bill and Explanatory Notes presented by Mr Wells, Bill read a first time and ordered to be printed. 164 Register of Tabled Papers Ð First Session Ð FortyÐSeventh Parliament

4572-4573 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION (REVIEW OF SECRECY PROVISION EXEMPTION) AMENDMENT BILL Minister for Justice and AttorneyÐGeneral and Minister for the Arts (Mr Wells) moved – That leave be granted to bring in a Bill for an Act to amend the Freedom of Information Act 1992 about the exemption for matter to which a statutory secrecy provision applies, and for other purposes. Bill and Explanatory Notes presented by Mr Wells, Bill read a first time and ordered to be printed.

TREASURY L EGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Order of the day read for the adjourned debate on the motion of the Treasurer (Mr De Lacy) Ð That the Bill be now read a second time. Debate resumed. Paper : Mr Santoro, during his speech, tabled the following paper— 4583 # Preliminary Review of Brisbane City Council Financial Position dated September 1992 Papers: Mr Laming, during his speech, tabled the following papers— 4584 # Letters in relation to performance dividend

THURSDAY, 23 JUNE 1994

M INISTERIAL S TATEMENT 4585 Minister for Business, Industry and Regional Development (Mr Elder), by leave, made a ministerial statement relating to the proposal to dredge coral limestone east of Green Island in Moreton Bay.

REPORT ON OVERSEAS TRIP Mr Rowell tabled the following paper— 4586 Report on overseas trip to Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand from 14 to 26 May 1994

E STIMATES COMMITTEES REPORTS Estimates Committee A— Chairman of Estimates Committee A (Mr Barton) tabled the following papers— 4587-4589 Report No. 1 together with additional information provided to Committee and Hansard Transcript of the Public Hearing held on 9 June 1994 4590-4591 Report No. 2 in relation to Appropriation Bill together with additional information provided to Committee Estimates Committee B— Chairman of Estimates Committee B (Mr Pitt) tabled the following papers— 4592-4594 Report No. 1 together with additional information provided to Committee and Hansard Transcript of the Public Hearing held on 10 June 1994 Estimates Committee C— Chairman of Estimates Committee C (Mrs Edmond) tabled the following papers— 4595-4597 Report No. 1 together with additional information provided to Committee and Hansard Transcript of the Public Hearing held on 14 June 1994 Estimates Committee D— Chairman of Estimates Committee D (Mr Welford) tabled the following papers— 4598-4600 Report No. 1 together with additional information provided to Committee and Hansard Transcript of the Public Hearing held on 15 June 1994 Estimates Committee E— Chairman of Estimates Committee E (Mr Nuttall) tabled the following papers— 4601-4603 Report No. 1 together with additional information provided to Committee and Hansard Transcript of the Public Hearing held on 16 June 1994 Estimates Committee F— Chairman of Estimates Committee F (Mrs Woodgate) tabled the following papers— 4604-4606 Report No. 1 together with additional information provided to Committee and Hansard Transcript of the Public Hearing held on 17 June 1994 Register of Tabled Papers Ð First Session Ð FortyÐSeventh Parliament 165

P ARLIAMENTARY CRIMINAL JUSTICE COMMITTEE Ð MINUTES OF E VIDENCE Chairman of the Parliamentary Criminal Justice Committee (Mr Davies) tabled the following paper— 4607 Inquiry into the Criminal Justice Commission’s failure to account for two copies of the November 1993 Monthly Report to the Parliamentary Criminal Justice Committee Ð Minutes of Evidence

FRIDAY, 24 JUNE 1994

P ETITIONS The following petitions, lodged with the Clerk by the Members indicated, were received— 4608 Mr Beattie, from 11 petitioners, praying for action to be taken to create a park in the Inner City of Brisbane on vacant land bounded by Turbot, Edward and Ann Streets. 4609 Mr Gilmore, from 23 petitioners, praying that the Parliament of Queensland will, wherever possible, pass legislation implementing the recommendations of the Royal Commission into Aboriginal Deaths in Custody. 4610-4611 Messrs Livingstone and T Sullivan, from 93 and 16 petitioners respectively, praying that the proposal to relocate the Prince Charles Hospital Cardiothoracic Unit to the Royal Brisbane Hospital, be rescinded. 4612 Mr Mitchell, from 1,130 petitioners, praying that the Parliament of Queensland will take action to (a) investigate the impact of the present breakdown of law and order, and (b) empower the judicial system and the police, so that Queenslanders can once again live a normal and peaceful life. 4613 Mr Stephan, from 44 petitioners, praying that the Parliament of Queensland will ensure that (a) teachers are not suspended without pay prior to a court conviction or finding of fault by disciplinary procedures, (b) there is a fair and immediate investigation of complaints against teachers, (c) action is taken to support teachers with a fair and effective disciplinary structure in the schools, (d) action is taken to penalise individuals who make frivolous or malicious complaints against teachers, and (e) substantial compensation be provided for teachers who are exonerated.

M INISTERIAL S TATEMENTS 4614 (a) Treasurer (Mr De Lacy), by leave, made a ministerial statement outlining a strategy to improve financial management in Queensland. Paper : Mr De Lacy, during his statement, tabled the following paper— 4615 # Queensland - Financial Management Strategy: Improving Financial Management in the Leading State Ð A Queensland Government statement on its financial management strategy for 1994Ð98, dated June 1994 4616 (b) Minister for Family Services and Aboriginal and Islander Affairs (Ms Warner), by leave, made a ministerial statement relating to the investigation into aspects of the Department of Family Services and Aboriginal and Islander Affairs operations. Paper : Ms Warner, during her statement, tabled the following paper— 4617 # Public Sector Management Commission Ð Summary Report into the investigation into aspects of the Department of Family Services and Aboriginal and Islander Affairs Operations, dated 22 June 1994 4618 (c) Minister for Environment and Heritage (Ms Robson), by leave, made a ministerial statement relating to her recent tour of six European countries to look at waste management, contaminated land and sewage issues.

PARLIAMENTARY COMMITTEE FOR ELECTORAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW Ð REPORT ON REVIEW OF CLOSURE OF ELECTORAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW COMMISSION Chairman of the Parliamentary Committee for Electoral and Administrative Review (Dr Clark) tabled the following papers— 4619 Report on Review of Closure of the Electoral and Administrative Review Commission 4620 Transcript of Proceedings from the Committee’s Public Hearing with EARC Commissioners on 20 August 1993 166 Register of Tabled Papers Ð First Session Ð FortyÐSeventh Parliament

REPORT ON STUDY VISIT TO M ALAYSIA Mr Welford tabled the following paper— 4621 Report on study visit to Malaysia from 15 to 20 May 1994

QUESTIONS Paper : Leader of the Opposition (Mr Borbidge) tabled the following paper— 4622 # Response to question on notice by the Treasurer, Mr De Lacy relating to the supply or modification of hardware and software to the Gold Casket Art Union Office Papers: Mr Santoro tabled the following papers— 4623 # Extract from Herald News dated 22 June 1994 entitled “Shake–up for loans program” regarding HOME scheme 4624 Extract from the Queensland Treasury Corporation Ð Annual Report Paper : Mr Grice tabled the following paper— 4625 # Copy of notes relating to the J1000 Program

DISSENT FROM S PEAKER’S RULING Ð QUESTION RULED OUT OF ORDER Mr FitzGerald, pursuant to notice, moved – That Mr Speaker’s ruling on 16 June 1994 concerning a question raised by the Leader of the Opposition be dissented from. Debate ensued. Paper : Mr Beattie, during his speech, tabled the following paper— 4626 # Erskine May Parliamentary Practice, pages 327 and 328

TUESDAY, 2 AUGUST 1994

M ATTER OF P RIVILEGE Ð STATEMENT BY M R S PEAKER Mr Speaker informed the House that he had received letters from Dr Watson relating to a matter of privilege and determined that a motion relating thereto have precedence over all other business. Papers: Mr Speaker tabled the following papers— 4640-4641 # Letters, dated 18 and 22 July 1994, from Dr Watson alleging grounds for contempt against the Chairman of the Criminal Justice Commission

ASSENT TO BILLS 4642 Letter from the Governor was reported, informing the Assembly that Her Excellency the Governor (or His Excellency the Administrator) had, in the name of Her Majesty, assented to the following Bills on the dates indicated—

P APERS TABLED DURING THE RECESS Mr Speaker informed the House that the following papers, received during the recess, had been tabled on the dates indicated— 29 June 1994— 4627-4628 University of Queensland Ð Annual Report and Appendices for 1993 4629 Brisbane Girls’ Grammar School Board of Trustees – Annual Report for 1993 8 July 1994— 4630 Criminal Justice Commission Ð Report on an Investigation Into Complaints Against Six Aboriginal and Island Councils 12 July 1994— 4631 University of Central Queensland Ð Annual Report for 1993 4632 Ipswich Girls’ Grammar School Board of Trustees – Annual Report for 1993 4633 Tobacco Leaf Marketing Board of Queensland and the Tobacco Quota Committee Ð Annual Reports for 1993 13 July 1994— 4634 Criminal Justice Commission - Report on Cannabis and the Law in Queensland 4635 Ipswich Grammar School Board of Trustees Ð Annual Report for 1993 4636 Townsville Grammar School Board of Trustees Ð Annual Report for 1993 4637 Rockhampton Girls’ Grammar School Board of Trustees – Annual Report for 1993 14 July 1994— 4638 Central Queensland Egg Marketing Board Ð Report for the half year ended 31 December 1993 Register of Tabled Papers Ð First Session Ð FortyÐSeventh Parliament 167

29 July 1994— 4639 Trustees of the Queensland Fire Service Superannuation Plan Ð Annual Report for the year ended 31 March 1994

PETITIONS The following petitions, lodged with the Clerk by the Members indicated, were received— 4643 Mr Turner, from 67 petitioners, praying that steps be taken to ensure that prisoners serve the full sentence handed down by the courts upon a conviction. 4644 Ms Robson, from 97 petitioners, praying that the Parliament of Queensland will take action to ensure that the Port Hinchinbrook tourist resort and marine development does not proceed. 4645 Mr Hamill, from 1,155 petitioners, praying that action be taken to develop and examine viable alternatives to the proposed route of the Camira bypass road corridor. 4646 Mr Nuttall, from 25 petitioners, praying that the Parliament of Queensland will take action to ensure that the Brisbane City Council reopens the extended Ashford Street at Shorncliffe, joining it as originally dedicated to Curlew Street as a permanent roadway. 4647 Mr Nuttall, from 749 petitioners, praying that approval be given for the construction of a railway station between Bald Hills and Carseldine stations. 4648 Mr Slack, from 812 petitioners, praying that action be taken to investigate and halt the decline of the number of nesting turtles at Mon Repos beach. 4649 Mr Santoro, from 3,188 petitioners, praying that all planning and development of an airport motorway cease, until a full and extensive process of consultation and community agreement has been achieved.

STATUTORY I NSTRUMENTS The following statutory instruments were tabled by the Clerk— Acquisition of Land Act— 4650 Lands Legislation (Fees) Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 1994, No. 250 Associations Incorporation Act— 4651 Consumer Affairs (Fees and Charges) Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 1994, No. 251 Auctioneers and Agents Act— 4651 Consumer Affairs (Fees and Charges) Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 1994, No. 251 Bills of Sale and Other Instruments Act— 4651 Consumer Affairs (Fees and Charges) Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 1994, No. 251 Building Units and Group Titles Act— 4650 Lands Legislation (Fees) Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 1994, No. 250 Business Names Act— 4651 Consumer Affairs (Fees and Charges) Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 1994, No. 251 City of Brisbane Act— 4652 City of Brisbane Amendment Regulation (No. 2) 1994, No. 237 Cremation Act— 4653 Health Legislation Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 1994, No. 213 Egg Industry (Restructuring) Act— 4654 Egg Industry (Restructuring) Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 1994, No. 209 Explosives Act— 4655 Explosives Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 1994, No. 241 4656 Explosives (Fruit Ripening) Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 1994, No. 245 Factories and Shops Act— 4657 Factories and Shops (Sale of Motor Fuel) Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 1994, No. 247 Financial Institutions Legislation Amendment Act— 4658 Proclamation Ð the provisions of the Act not in force commence 1 July 1994, No. 222 Fire Service Act— 4659 Fire Service Amendment Regulation (No. 3) 1994, No. 216 Food Act— 4660 Food Standards Regulation 1994, No. 212 Foreign Ownership of Land Register Act— 4650 Lands Legislation (Fees) Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 1994, No. 250 168 Register of Tabled Papers Ð First Session Ð FortyÐSeventh Parliament

Funeral Benefit Business Act— 4651 Consumer Affairs (Fees and Charges) Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 1994, No. 251 Gas Act— 4661 Gas Amendment Regulation (No. 2) 1994, No. 243 Government Owned Corporations Act— 4662 Government Owned Corporations Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 1994, No. 220 4663 Government Owned Corporations (Ports) Regulation 1994, No. 219 Hawkers Act— 4651 Consumer Affairs (Fees and Charges) Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 1994, No. 251 Health Act— 4653 Health Legislation Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 1994, No. 213 Health Services Act— 4653 Health Legislation Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 1994, No. 213 4664 Health Services (Transfer of Officers) Amendment Regulation (No. 3) 1994, No. 239 Industrial Development Act— 4665 Industrial Development (Sale of Surplus Land) Regulation 1994, No. 214 Invasion of Privacy Act— 4651 Consumer Affairs (Fees and Charges) Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 1994, No. 251 Land Act— 4666 Land Amendment Regulation (No. 2) 1994, No. 211 4650 Lands Legislation (Fees) Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 1994, No. 250 Land Title Act— 4650 Lands Legislation (Fees) Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 1994, No. 250 Liquor Act— 4667 Liquor Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 1994, No. 230 Local Government Act— 4668 Local Government (Allora, Glengallen, Rosenthal and Warwick) Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 1994, No. 256 4669 Local Government Finance Standard 1994, No. 217 Local Government Superannuation Act— 4670 Local Government Superannuation Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 1994, No. 236 4671 Local Government Superannuation (Relevant Persons Scheme) Regulation 1994, No. 238 Mental Health Act— 4672 Mental Health Amendment Regulation (No. 2) 1994, No. 240 Mineral Resources Act— 4673 Mineral Resources Amendment Regulation (No. 6) 1994, No. 244 Miners’ Homestead Leases Act— 4650 Lands Legislation (Fees) Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 1994, No. 250 Mining Titles Freeholding Act— 4650 Lands Legislation (Fees) Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 1994, No. 250 Mortgage Brokers Act— 4651 Consumer Affairs (Fees and Charges) Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 1994, No. 251 Motor Vehicles Securities Act— 4651 Consumer Affairs (Fees and Charges) Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 1994, No. 251 Mutual Recognition (Queensland) Act— 4674 Mutual Recognition (Queensland) Regulation 1994, No. 257 National Parks and Wildlife Act— 4675 National Parks Amendment Regulation (No. 2) 1994, No. 215 Pawnbrokers Act— 4651 Consumer Affairs (Fees and Charges) Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 1994, No. 251 Petroleum Act— 4676 Petroleum Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 1994, No. 242 Primary Producers’ Organisation and Marketing Act— 4677 Primary Producers’ (Levy on Cane Growers) Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 1994, No. 235 Register of Tabled Papers Ð First Session Ð FortyÐSeventh Parliament 169

Public Trustee ActÐ 4678 Public Trustee Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 1994, No. 210 Queensland Industry Development Corporation Act— 4679 Queensland Industry Development Corporation (Capital of Corporation) Regulation 1994, No. 228 Queensland Treasury Corporation Act— 4680 Queensland Treasury Corporation Inscribed Stock Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 1994, No. 221 Racing and Betting Act— 4681 Racing and Betting Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 1994, No. 229 Radioactive Substances Act— 4653 Health Legislation Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 1994, No. 213 Registration of Births, Deaths and Marriages Act— 4651 Consumer Affairs (Fees and Charges) Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 1994, No. 251 Retirement Villages Act— 4651 Consumer Affairs (Fees and Charges) Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 1994, No. 251 SecondÐhand Dealers and Collectors Act— 4651 Consumer Affairs (Fees and Charges) Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 1994, No. 251 Statutory Bodies Financial Arrangements Act— 4682 Statutory Bodies Financial Arrangements (Local Governments) Regulation 1994, No. 218 4683 Statutory Bodies Financial Arrangements (Ports) Regulation 1994, No. 226 Stock Act— 4684 Stock Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 1994, No. 234 4685 Stock Identification Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 1994, No. 233 Superannuation (Government and Other Employees) Act— 4686 Superannuation (Government and Other Employees) Amendment of Articles Regulation (No. 1) 1994, No. 224 4687 Superannuation (Government and Other Employees) Regulation 1994, No. 225 Superannuation (State Public Sector) Act— 4688 Superannuation (State Public Sector) Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 1994, No. 227 4689 Superannuation (State Public Sector) Variation of Deed Regulation (No. 2) 1994, No. 223 Trade Measurement Administration Act— 4651 Consumer Affairs (Fees and Charges) Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 1994, No. 251 Traffic Act— 4690 Traffic Amendment Regulation (No. 3) 1994, No. 232 Traffic Amendment Act— 4691 Proclamation Ð the provisions of the Act (other than Part 3) commence 1 July 1994, No. 231 Transport Infrastructure Act— 4692 Transport Infrastructure (Airport Management) Regulation 1994, No. 254 4693 Transport Infrastructure (Candidate GOC Port Authorities) Transitional Regulation 1994, No. 255 4694 Transport Infrastructure (Ports) Regulation 1994, No. 252 Transport Infrastructure (Roads) Act— 4695 Transport Infrastructure (Roads) Amendment Regulation (No. 3) 1994, No. 206 Travel Agents Act— 4651 Consumer Affairs (Fees and Charges) Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 1994, No. 251 Valuation of Land Act— 4650 Lands Legislation (Fees) Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 1994, No. 250 Water Resources Act— 4696 Water Resources (Central Queensland Coal Associates Agreement) Regulation 1994, No. 207 4697 Water Resources (Shire of Gayndah) Regulation 1994, No. 208 170 Register of Tabled Papers Ð First Session Ð FortyÐSeventh Parliament

Workers’ Compensation Act— 4698 Workers’ Compensation Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 1994, No. 249 4699 Workers’ Compensation Amendment Regulation (No. 2) 1994, No. 248 Workplace Health and Safety Act— 4700 Workplace Health and Safety Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 1994, No. 246 4701 Workplace Health and Safety (Mixed Gases Diving) Special Standard 1994, No. 253

GOVERNMENT P APERS (a) Treasurer (Mr De Lacy)— Annual Reports for 1992–93— 4702 Registrar of Commercial Acts on the administration of the Friendly Societies Act 1991 4703 Registrar of CoÐoperative Housing Societies on the administration of the CoÐoperative Housing Societies Act 1958 (b) Minister for Education (Mr Comben)— 4704 Government response to Travelsafe Committee Report No. 11 Ð The safety and economic implications of permitting standees on urban and nonÐurban bus services (c) Minister for Housing, Local Government and Planning (Mr Mackenroth)— 4705 Government response to Travelsafe Committee Report on local area traffic management (d) Minister for Administrative Services (Mr Milliner)— 4706 Government response to the Report of the Parliamentary Committee of Public Works into the Cairns Convention Centre

M INISTERIAL S TATEMENTS 4707 (a) Minister for Transport and Minister Assisting the Premier on Economic and Trade Development (Mr Hamill), by leave, made a ministerial statement relating to the establishment of a Board of Inquiry to investigate a rail accident which occurred between Elimbah and Beerburrum on 28 July 1994. 4708 (b) Minister for Lands (Mr Smith), by leave, made a ministerial statement relating to action taken in response to the record number of lodgements with the Titles Office. 4709 (c) Minister for Employment, Training and Industrial Relations (Mr Foley), by leave, made a ministerial statement relating to his recent visit to Hong Kong, Vietnam, China, South Korea, Malaysia and Indonesia to officiate at the signing of two international agreements involving the Queensland Government, and to investigate further vocational education and training opportunities. Paper : Mr Foley, during his statement, tabled the following paper— 4710 # Detailed itinerary of his overseas visit

P ARLIAMENTARY COMMITTEE OF PUBLIC WORKS Ð ANNUAL REPORT FOR 1993Ð94 Chairman of the Parliamentary Committee of Public Works (Ms Spence) tabled the following report— 4711 Parliamentary Committee of Public Works Ð Annual Report for 1993Ð94

QUESTIONS Papers: Minister for Transport and Minister Assisting the Premier on Economic and Trade Development (Mr Hamill) tabled the following papers— 4712 # Brisbane/Gold Coast Regional Transport Strategy Ð Planning for our future today 4713 # Article from the Gold Coast Bulletin of 1 December 1993 entitled “Highway Traffic ‘To hit Tourism’” Paper : Deputy Leader of the Coalition (Mrs Sheldon) tabled the following paper— 4714 # ALP Policy Statement Ð Maintaining our road network Ð A long term infrastructure plan for Queensland (September 1992) Papers: Minister for Transport and Minister Assisting the Premier on Economic and Trade Development (Mr Hamill) tabled the following papers— 4715 # Article from the Albert and Logan News of 15 October 1993 entitled “MP backs toll road” 4716 # Letter, dated 26 July 1994, from Chief Executive Officer, Gold Coast City Council relating to the proposed Eastern Corridor Road 4717 # Transcript of 7.30 Report of 1 August 1994 Ð Interview by Cathy Job with Minister for Transport and Minister Assisting the Premier on Economic and Trade Development (Mr Hamill) and Leader of the Opposition (Mr Borbidge) Register of Tabled Papers Ð First Session Ð FortyÐSeventh Parliament 171

4718 # Transcript of Channel 10 Television News of 1 August 1994 on the Eastern Corridor Road 4719 # Morning monitor for 2 August 1994 relating to the Eastern Corridor Road 4720 # Queensland Chamber of Commerce and Industry Ð Media release supporting a new highway link between Brisbane and the Gold Coast

GENERAL BUSINESS Ð MATTERS OF P UBLIC I NTEREST The following Members addressed the House— Leader of the Opposition (Mr Borbidge), Messrs Beattie and J Goss, Ms Power, Messrs Littleproud and Veivers Papers: Mr Beattie, during his speech, tabled the following papers— 4721 # Letters (440) seeking support for the continuation of the Boothville Mothers Hospital in Brisbane 4722 # Information update from Brisbane Needs Boothville Action Group 4723 # Law and order survey of Caloundra Electorate 4724 # Extract from the Sheldon Report Papers: Mr Littleproud, during his speech, tabled the following papers— 4725 # Variation agreement between Brisbane Tribal Council Limited and Queensland Corrective Services Commission 4726 # Copy of affidavit of Elizabeth Ditton lodged with the Supreme Court 4727 # Supreme Court order appointing Robert John Duff of Deloittes Touche Tohmatsu as Receiver and Manager of the Brisbane Tribal Council Limited 4728 # Diary note dated 23 August 1993 from F G Forde, Knapp and Marshall relating to the Brisbane Tribal Council Limited Ð Receivership 4729 # Gwandalan Community Corrections Centre Ð Training Account Ð 4132Ð1000Ð0418 Community Corrections Centre— 4730 # Account ledgers for 1991Ð92 4731 # Programs Account Ð Expenditure and Income 4732 # Documentation relating to an article by Phil Dickie in The Sunday Mail relating to the Brisbane Tribal Council Limited 4733 # Copies of cheques with signatories who were not authorised by the Board of Directors of the Brisbane Tribal Council Limited 4734 # Letter, dated 14 May 1992, from the CoÐordinator, Brisbane Tribal Council Limited relating to accounts at Royal Pines Resort 4735 # Letter, dated 29 July 1993, from the General Manager, Finance and Administration, Queensland Corrective Services Commission relating to a request for contract variation and waiver of overpayment 4736 # Letter, dated 6 August 1993, from Deloittes Touche Tohmatsu relating to a review of the company operations for previous financial years to 1988Ð92 4737 # Copies of Hertz car rental accounts 4738 # Invoices relating to (a) an optometrists consultation and (b) the purchase of a rotary ironing machine 4739 # Receipt for air travel for Bill and Stephen Daddow to Cairns

FAIR T RADING AMENDMENT BILL Order of the day read for the adjourned debate on the motion of the Deputy Premier, Minister for Emergency Services and Minister for Rural Communities and Consumer Affairs (Mr Burns) Ð That the Bill be now read a second time. Debate resumed. Papers: Mr Beattie, during his speech, tabled the following papers— 4740 # Extracts from various newspapers relating to consumer protection in a number of fields. 4741 # Kelly Gee Advertising Ð change of address notice Paper : Mr Szczerbanik, during his speech, tabled the following paper— 4742 # Villa World Agreement for sale

ADJOURNMENT Leader of the House (Mr Mackenroth)moved Ð That the House do now adjourn. Debate ensued. Paper : Mr Briskey, during his speech, tabled the following paper— 4743 # Booklet Ð Camp Quality Ð Brisbane 1993 172 Register of Tabled Papers Ð First Session Ð FortyÐSeventh Parliament

WEDNESDAY, 3 AUGUST 1994

P ETITIONS The following petitions, lodged with the Clerk by the Members indicated, were received— 4746 Mr Perrett, from 9 petitioners, praying that the Parliament of Queensland will take action to ensure that the Government consults with the aboriginal community, particularly potential claimants, on the structure, constitution and establishment of the Aborigines Welfare Fund Board of Trustees and that monies in the fund be returned to aboriginal workers who earned it. 4747 Mr Dollin, from 1,034 petitioners, praying that the Parliament of Queensland will legislate to protect children from the sale of implements used for the smoking of marijuana. 4748 Mr Pitt, from 1,065 petitioners, praying that any recommendation by the Commissioner of Local Government to include any part of Division 3 of Mulgrave Shire in Johnstone Shire, be rejected. 4749 Mr Healy, from 5,082 petitioners, praying that the Parliament of Queensland will take immediate steps to introduce Truth in Sentencing legislation to enable judges to impose full gaol sentences for convicted criminals with no time off for good behaviour and that compensation provisions be made compulsory to assist victims of crime. 4750 Mr Campbell, from 4,674 petitioners, praying that the Parliament of Queensland will ensure that a more effective deterrent against crime is implemented by enforcing sentences imposed by judges and magistrates and that harsher penalties be introduced for repeat offenders.

S TATUTORY I NSTRUMENTS The following statutory instruments were tabled by the Clerk— Corrective Services Act— 4751 Corrective Services Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 1994, No. 262 Credit Act— 4752 Credit (Employee Motor Vehicle Lease Exemption) Order 1994, No. 268 Dairy Industry Act— 4753 Dairy Industry (Milk Prices) Order 1994, No. 282 Dental Act— 4754 Dental Amendment ByÐlaw (No. 1) 1994, No. 265 Fauna Conservation Act— 4755 Fauna Conservation Amendment Regulation (No. 3) 1994, No. 284 Financial Institutions (Queensland) Act— 4756 Financial Institutions (QueenslandÐSavings and Transitional Provisions) Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 1994, No. 258 Fishing Industry Organisation and Marketing Act— 4757 Fishing Industry Organisation and Marketing Amendment Regulation (No. 2) 1994, No. 269 4758 Fishing Industry Organisation and Marketing (Closure of Waters) Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 1994, No. 261 Gas Act— 4759 Gas Amendment Regulation (No. 3) 1994, No. 272 Health Legislation Amendment Act— 4760 Proclamation Ð sections 16 and 17 of the Act commence 11 July 1994, No. 264 Law Courts and State Buildings Protective Security Act— 4761 Law Courts and State Buildings Protective Security (Heritage Hotel) Regulation 1994, No. 285 Local Government (Planning and Environment) Act— 4762 Local Government Court Rules Amendment Regulation (No. 2) 1994, No. 279 Local Government Superannuation Act— 4763 Local Government Superannuation Amendment Regulation (No. 2) 1994, No. 278 Medical Acts and Other Acts (Administration) Act— 4764 Medical Acts and Other Acts (Administration) Regulation 1994, No. 271 Motor Vehicle Driving Instruction School Act— 4765 Motor Vehicle Driving Instruction School Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 1994, No. 276 National Parks and Wildlife Act— 4766 National Park 7 Counties of Gregory, Morstone and Mueller (Extension) Order 1994, No. 281 Register of Tabled Papers Ð First Session Ð FortyÐSeventh Parliament 173

Podiatrists Act— 4767 Podiatrists Amendment ByÐlaw (No. 1) 1994, No. 270 Racing and Betting Act— 4768 Proclamation Ð section 6 of the Act commences 8 July 1994, No. 259 Stamp Act— 4769 Stamp Duties Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 1994, No. 274 Statute Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1992Ð 4770 Proclamation Ð amendment 1 of the Health Act 1937, in Schedule 1 to the Statute Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1992, commences 1 August 1994, No. 283 Statute Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act (No. 2) 1993Ð 4771 Proclamation Ð amendments 1 to 6 of the Workplace Health and Safety Act 1989, in Schedule 1 to the Statute Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act (No. 2) 1993, commence 8 July 1994, No. 263 Traffic Act— 4772 Traffic Amendment Regulation (No. 4) 1994, No. 260 4773 Traffic Amendment Regulation (No. 5) 1994, No. 275 Water Resources Act— 4774 Water Resources (Ensham Joint Venture) Regulation 1994, No. 277 Workers’ Compensation Act— 4775 Workers’ Compensation Amendment Regulation (No. 3) 1994, No. 280 Workplace Health and Safety Act— 4776 Workplace Health and Safety Amendment Regulation (No. 2) 1994, No. 266 4777 Workplace Health and Safety Amendment Regulation (No. 3) 1994, No. 273 4778 Workplace Health and Safety (Certificates) Exemption Notice 1994, No. 267

M INISTERIAL S TATEMENTS 4779 (a) Minister for Family Services and Aboriginal and Islander Affairs (Ms Warner), by leave, made a ministerial statement outlining future arrangements for the administration of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Affairs. 4780 (b) Minister for Lands (Mr Smith), by leave, made a ministerial statement outlining the progress of the State Government’s $20m regional open space system.

GENERAL BUSINESS Ð SPECIAL P UBLIC I MPORTANCE DEBATE Mr Speaker informed the House that pursuant to the sessional order of 5 November 1992, Leader of the Opposition (Mr Borbidge) proposed that the following matter of special public importance be submitted to the Assembly for discussion— “That this House notes the dishonesty and duplicity of the Goss Labor Government over their secretive transport plans for South East Queensland.” The following Members addressed the House— Mr Johnson, Mrs Edmond, Messrs Santoro, Ardill and Lingard, and the Minister for Transport and Minister Assisting the Premier on Economic and Trade Development (Mr Hamill) Papers: Mr Hamill, during his speech, tabled the following papers— 4781 # Standard Gauge Rail Link to Fisherman Islands Ð Impact Assessment Study Ð Executive Summary - December 1992 4782-4783 # Standard Gauge Rail Link to Fisherman Islands Ð Impact Assessment Study Ð Draft Final Report Volume I: Main Report and Volume II: Appendices - July 1992 4784 # Standard Gauge Rail Link to Fisherman Islands Ð Impact Assessment Study Ð Supplement to Draft Final Report - December 1992 4785 # Standard Gauge Rail Link to Fisherman Islands Ð Impact Assessment Study – Supplement to Draft Final Report Appendices - December 1992 4786 # Standard Gauge Rail Link to Fisherman Islands Impact Assessment Study Working Paper No. 1 Ð Flora and fauna, water availability and flood studies - June 1992 4787 # Standard Gauge Rail Link to Fisherman Islands Impact Assessment Study Working Paper No. 4 Ð Archaeological Assessment - May 1992 4788 # Standard Gauge Rail Link to Fisherman Islands Impact Assessment Study Working Paper No. 5 Ð Landscape Evaluation - June 1992 4789 # Standard Gauge Rail Link to Fisherman Islands Impact Assessment Study Working Paper No. 6 Ð Safety and Risk Assessment 4790 # Key Port Brisbane Ð Strategic Plan to 2005 and Beyond - October 1992 4791 # Brisbane International Airport Master Plan 4792 # Cooloongatta Airport Ð Planning for Tomorrow - Draft Master Plan - April 1994 4793 # State Ports Strategic Development Plan Ð November 1993 174 Register of Tabled Papers Ð First Session Ð FortyÐSeventh Parliament

4794 # Yandina Highway Upgrading Flooding Assessment 4795 # Brisbane Airport Master Plan 1991 4796 # Eastern Corridor Planning Study Ð Executive Summary 4797 # Eastern Corridor Planning Study Ð Main Report 4798 # Yandina Highway Upgrading Ð Route Recommendation Report 4799 # Nundah Community Consultation Report on Short Term Traffic Issues at Nundah - December 1992 4800 # Toowoomba Road Network Review Ð 1991 4801 # Caboolture Transport Study Ð 1993 - Principal Report 4802 # The South East Queensland Passenger Transport Study. The SEPTS Report Ð September 1991 4803 # Logan City Road Network Study Ð 1991 4804 # Southern Brisbane Bypass (Gateway Arterial to Logan Motorway Sector) Environmental Impact Assessment Ð Final Report Ð January 1994 4805 # Creating our Future Ð Towards a framework for growth management in South East Queensland 4806 # Transport Position Paper Ð SEQ 2001 Framework for Managing Growth 4807 # Transport Ð A Policy Paper of the SEQ2001 Project - July 1993 4808 # The Regional Framework for Growth Management for South East Queensland 4809 # Route 20 Study Ð Recommendation Report Executive Summary Ð August 1989 4810 # Route 20 Study Ð Recommendation Report Ð August 1989 4811-4812 # Route 20 Study Ð Environmental Impact Statement Ð Volumes 1 and 2 4813 # Passenger Transport Review - Application of Policy for Scheduled Services Operating Under Service Contracts 4814 # Passenger Transport Review - Application of Policy for Taxis 4815 # Passenger Transport Review - Application of Policy for Luxury Limousine Vehicles 4816 # Passenger Transport Review - New Policy Directions. A Description of the Key Policy Elements 4817 # Planning for Our Future Today Ð Brisbane/Gold Coast Regional Transport Strategy

4744-4745 DAIRY I NDUSTRY AMENDMENT BILL Minister for Primary Industries (Mr Casey) moved Ð That leave be granted to bring in a Bill for an Act to amend the Dairy Industry Act 1993. Bill and Explanatory Notes presented by Mr Casey, Bill read a first time and ordered to be printed.

ADJOURNMENT The Leader of the House (Mr Mackenroth) moved Ð That the House do now adjourn. Debate ensued. Paper : Mr Perrett, during his speech, tabled the following paper— 4818 # Petition to the Minister for Family Services and Aboriginal and Islander Affairs (Ms Warner)

THURSDAY, 4 AUGUST 1994

REGISTER OF M EMBERS’ INTERESTS Ð SIXTH REPORT 4825 Mr Speaker tabled the Sixth Report on the Register of Members’ Interests.

P ETITIONS The following petitions, lodged with the Clerk by the Members indicated, were received— 4826 Mrs Sheldon, from 520 petitioners, praying that the Parliament of Queensland will legislate to ban the operation of adult theme shops within a two kilometre radius of any public or private school frequented by minors. 4827 Mr Springborg, from 420 petitioners, praying that the unsealed sections of the YelarbonÐTexas Road be upgraded to bitumen as a matter of urgency. Register of Tabled Papers Ð First Session Ð FortyÐSeventh Parliament 175

G OVERNMENT P APERS The following papers were tabled— (a) Minister for Transport and Minister Assisting the Premier on Economic and Trade Development (Mr Hamill)— 4828 Queensland Transport Report on Parliamentary Committee of Public Works Inquiry into the Landsborough Highway at Jessamine Creek and University Road at Townsville Ð July 1994 (b) Minister for Lands (Mr Smith)— Annual Reports 1993–94— 4829 Operations of the Land Tribunal established under the Aboriginal Land Act 1991 4830 Operations of the Land Tribunal established under the Torres Strait Islander Land Act 1991 (c) Minister for Health (Mr Hayward)— Discussion Papers— 4831 Review of the Camping Ground Regulation 1987 4832 Pest Control Operators Regulation 1977 4833 Poisons (Fumigation) Regulation 1973 4834 Review of the Skin Penetration Regulation 1987 4835 Therapeutic Goods and Other Drugs Regulation 1982

M INISTERIAL S TATEMENTS 4836 (a) Minister for Transport and Minister Assisting the Premier on Economic and Trade Development (Mr Hamill), by leave, made a ministerial statement relating to Queensland’s participation in the Australia Today Indonesia 94 Trade Expo and the business mission to Central Java Paper : Mr Hamill, during his statement, tabled the following paper— 4837 # Report on the overseas trip to Indonesia, Singapore and Thailand by the Minister during the period 30 June to 10 July 1994 4838 (b) Minister for Housing, Local Government and Planning (Mr Mackenroth), by leave, made a ministerial statement relating to the first five model local laws under the Local Government Act. Papers: Mr Mackenroth, during his statement, tabled the following paper— 4839 # Local Government (Model Local Law) Notices— No. 1 (Administration) No. 2 (Keeping and Control of Animals) No. 3 (Gates and Grids) No. 4 (Libraries) No. 5 (Meetings) 4840 (c) Minister for Lands (Mr Smith), by leave, made a ministerial statement outlining the measures taken to eradicate the noxious siam weed in North Queensland.

QUESTIONS Papers: Minister for Environment and Heritage (Ms Robson) tabled the following papers— 4841 # Article from the Cairns Post of 4 August 1994 entitled “Failed croc raid sparks probe call” 4842 # Article from Maryborough/Hervey Bay Chronicle of 4 August 1994 entitled “Crocodile scare”

4819-4820 NATIONAL E NVIRONMENT P ROTECTION COUNCIL (QUEENSLAND) BILL Minister for Environment and Heritage (Ms Robson) moved Ð That leave be granted to bring in a Bill for an Act to provide for the establishment of a National Environment Protection Council, and related purposes. Bill and Explanatory Notes presented by Mrs Robson, Bill read a first time and ordered to be printed.

4821-4822 CONSUMER CREDIT (QUEENSLAND) BILL Deputy Premier, Minister for Emergency Services and Minister for Rural Communities and Consumer Affairs (Mr Burns) moved Ð That leave be granted to bring in a Bill for an Act to regulate the provision of consumer credit. Bill and Explanatory Notes presented by Mr Burns, Bill read a first time and ordered to be printed. 176 Register of Tabled Papers Ð First Session Ð FortyÐSeventh Parliament

4823-4824 PLACE NAMES BILL Minister for Lands (Mr Smith) moved Ð That leave be granted to bring in a Bill for an Act about the naming of places. Bill and Explanatory Notes presented by Mr Smith, Bill read a first time and ordered to be printed.

LAND T ITLE T RANSITIONAL REGULATION 1994 Ð MOTION FOR DISALLOWANCE Mr Santoro, on behalf of Mr Hobbs, pursuant to notice, moved Ð That Land Title Transitional Regulation 1994 (Subordinate Legislation 1994 Ð No. 145) tabled in the Parliament on 31 May 1994 be disallowed. Debate ensued. Paper : Mr Beattie, during his speech, tabled the following paper— 4843 # Article from Daily News (Warwick) of 8 July 1994 entitled “Amalgamation : Make it Work!”

FRIDAY, 5 AUGUST 1994

AUDITORÐGENERAL’S REPORT Mr Speaker tabled the following report— 4844 AuditorÐGeneral Ð Report on audits of certain education related entities for the financial year ended 31 December 1993

CRIMINAL JUSTICE COMMISSION Ð REPORT ON IMPROPER DISPOSAL OF LIQUID WASTE IN S OUTHÐEAST Q UEENSLAND Ð VOLUME 1 Mr Speaker tabled the following report— 4845 Criminal Justice Commission – Report on the Commission’s public hearings conducted by the Honourable T H Matthews QC into the improper disposal of liquid waste in SouthÐEast Queensland Ð Volume 1 Ð Report regarding evidence received on mining issues

P ETITIONS The following petitions, lodged with the Clerk by the Members indicated, were received— 4846 Mr T Sullivan, from 57 petitioners, praying that the proposal to relocate the Prince Charles Hospital Cardiothoracic Unit to the Royal Brisbane Hospital be rescinded. 4847 Mr Slack, from 22 petitioners, praying that the construction of new major roads be not permitted until legislation is enacted to fairly and adequately compensate owners and occupiers of affected properties. 4848 Mr Slack, from 9,601 petitioners, praying that the Parliament of Queensland will take action to rescind proposals to site the eastern tollway in either Logan City or Redland Shire and ensure that the Pacific Highway is upgraded to include mass transit systems between Brisbane and the Gold Coast.

NOTICES OF M OTION Papers: Mr Stoneman, proceeding to give 2 notices of motion, tabled the following papers— 4849 # Letter, dated 4 August 1994, from the Welfare Officer Ayr RSL Sub Branch expressing concern about the lack of transport assistance provided to a veteran patient at the Townsville Hospital 4850 # Article from the Home HIll Observer newspaper of 4 August 1994 relating to the future of services in Home Hill

P ARLIAMENTARY CRIMINAL JUSTICE COMMITTEE Ð REPORT Ð CRIMINAL JUSTICE COMMITTEE’S FAILURE TO ACCOUNT FOR TWO COPIES OF A REPORT TO THE P ARLIAMENTARY CRIMINAL JUSTICE COMMITTEE AND RELATED MATTERS Chairman of the Parliamentary Criminal Justice Committee (Mr Davies) tabled the following report— 4851 Parliamentary Criminal Justice Committee Ð Report on the inquiry into the Criminal Justice Commission’s failure to account for two copies of the November 1993 monthly report to the PCJC and related matters. Mr Davies asked that the report be referred to the Privileges Committee. Register of Tabled Papers Ð First Session Ð FortyÐSeventh Parliament 177

S UBORDINATE LEGISLATION COMMITTEE Ð REPORT Ð SOUTH BANK CORPORATION AMENDMENT BY ÐLAW (NO. 1) Chairman of the Subordinate Legislation Committee (Mr J Sullivan) tabled the following report— 4852 Subordinate Legislation Committee Ð Report on the review of the South Bank Corporation Amendment ByÐLaw (No. 1) 1994

QUESTIONS Papers: Minister for Employment, Training and Industrial Relations (Mr Foley) tabled the following papers— 4853 # Rural Training Schools Ð Budget receipts 1994Ð95 4854 # Budget estimates associated with TAFE Queensland Units 1994Ð95 Paper : Minister for Police and Minister for Corrective Services (Mr Braddy) tabled the following paper— 4855 # Article from The Chronicle (Toowoomba) of 25 July 1994 entitled “Police get praise for efforts” Paper : Deputy Leader of the Coalition (Mrs Sheldon) tabled the following paper— 4856 # Six network options regarding the Brisbane-Gold Coast road link

FREEDOM OF INFORMATION (REVIEW OF SECRECY PROVISION EXEMPTION) AMENDMENT BILL Order of the day read for the adjourned debate on the motion of the Minister for Justice and AttorneyÐGeneral and Minister for the Arts (Mr Wells) Ð That the Bill be now read a second time. Debate resumed. Papers: Mr Connor, during his speech, tabled the following papers— 4857 # Letter, dated 12 July 1994, from Mr B J Butterworth of the Legal and Legislative Review Unit of Transport Queensland to Mr Connor relating to a Freedom of Information application 4858 # Statement of reasons, dated 12 July 1994, from G Healy of the Legal and Legislative Review Unit of Transport Queensland detailing reasons for refusal to provide information requested under Freedom of Information legislation

TUESDAY, 30 AUGUST 1994

ASSENT TO BILLS 4889 Message No. 8 from the Governor was reported, informing the Assembly that Her Excellency had, in the name of Her Majesty, assented to the following Bills on the date indicated—

P APERS TABLED DURING THE RECESS Mr Speaker informed the House that the following papers, received during the recess, had been tabled by the Clerk on the dates indicated— 16 August 1994— 4859 Registrar of Commercial Acts on the administration of the Building Societies Act 1985 Ð Annual Report for 1992/93 4860 Registrar of CoÐoperative and Other Societies on the administration of the CoÐoperative and Other Societies Act 1967 Ð Annual Report for 1992/93 29 August 1994— 4861 Lang Park Trust Ð Annual Report for 1993 4862 Explanation for the granting of an extension of time for the tabling of the Lang Park Trust Annual Report for 1993

P ETITIONS The following petitions, lodged with the Clerk by the Members indicated, were received— 4889A Mr Livingstone, from 79 petitioners, praying that the Parliament of Queensland will ensure that teachers are supported with a reasonable and effective disciplinary structure in schools and, where possible, individuals who make frivolous or malicious complaints against teachers are penalised. 178 Register of Tabled Papers Ð First Session Ð FortyÐSeventh Parliament

4890 Mr Nunn, from 287 petitioners, praying that the Parliament of Queensland will prevent the proposed closure of the airstrip, roads, access tracks and beaches as contained in the Great Sandy Region Draft Management Plan. 4891 Mr Bennett, from 402 petitioners, praying that the Parliament of Queensland will take action to ensure that the Gladstone Developmental Centre is recognised as being part of a school and not a separate entity and provide more time for teaching. 4892 Mrs Robson, from 1193 petitioners, praying that the Parliament of Queensland will reject both proposals to site the eastern tollway in Logan City along proposed Routes A and B with the consequence being that no tollway is constructed. 4893 Mr Santoro, from 374 petitioners, praying that the Parliament of Queensland will call on the State Government to facilitate an extensive and genuine community based consultation process about the proposed airport tollway and finally arrive at a decision based on local community opinions, determinations and needs.

S TATUTORY I NSTRUMENTS The following statutory instruments were tabled by the Clerk— Australian Financial Institutions Commission Act— 4894 Australian Financial Institutions Commission Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 1994, No. 303 Coal Mining Act— 4895 Coal Mining (General Rules for OpenÐcut Coal Mines) Amendment Rule (No. 1) 1994, No. 320 Credit Act— 4896 Credit (South Australian Asset Management Corporation) Order 1994, No. 301 Debits Tax Act— 4897 Debits Tax Regulation 1994, No. 305 Financial Institutions (Queensland) Act— 4898 Financial Institutions Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 1994, No. 304 Fruit Marketing Organisation Act— 4899 Fruit Marketing Organisation Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 1994, No. 315 Health Services Act— 4900 Health Services (Transfer of Officers) Amendment Regulation (No. 4) 1994, No. 289 Industrial Development Act— 4901 Industrial Development (Sale of Surplus Land) Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 1994, No. 322 Justices Act— 4902 Justices Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 1994, No. 319 Mineral Resources Act— 4903 Mineral Resources Amendment Regulation (No. 7) 1994, No. 290 Motor Accident Insurance Act— 4904 Motor Accident Insurance Regulation 1994, No. 298 National Parks and Wildlife Act— 4905 National Park 26 County of Tate (Extension) Order 1994, No. 309 4906 National Park 30 County of Labouchere (Extension) Order 1994, No. 291 4907 National Park 76 Counties of Aberdeen, Tingarra and Westgrove (Extension) Order 1994, No. 292 4908 National Park 113 County of Herbert (Extension) Order 1994, No. 293 4909 National Park 236 Counties of Buckland, Claude, Consuelo, Denison, Tingarra, Warrong and Westgrove (Extension) Order 1994, No. 310 4910 National Park 255 County of Herbert (Extension) Order 1994, No. 311 4911 National Park 602 County of Carlisle (Extension) Order 1994, No. 294 4912 National Park 737 County of Ward (Extension) Order 1994, No. 312 4913 National Park 1127 County of Carlisle (Declaration) Order 1994, No. 295 4914 National Park 1128 County of Carlisle (Declaration) Order 1994, No. 296 4915 National Park 1767 (Extension) Order 1994, No. 297 Offshore Banking Units and Regional Headquarters Act— 4916 Offshore Banking Units and Regional Headquarters Regulation 1994, No. 307 4917 Proclamation Ð the provisions of the Act that are not in force commence 1 September 1994, No. 302 Penalties and Sentences Act— 4918 Proclamation Ð Part 6 of the Act commences 1 September 1994, No. 288 Register of Tabled Papers Ð First Session Ð FortyÐSeventh Parliament 179

Petroleum Act— 4919 Petroleum Amendment Regulation (No. 2) 1994, No. 321 Queensland Building Services Authority Act— 4920 Queensland Building Services Authority Amendment Regulation (No. 2) 1994, No. 287 4921 Queensland Building Services Authority Amendment Regulation (No. 3) 1994, No. 308 Queensland Building Services Authority Amendment Act— 4922 Proclamation Ð the provisions of the Act not in force commence 5 August 1994, No. 286 Retirement Villages Act— 4923 Retirement Villages Amendment Regulation (No. 2) 1994, No. 313 South East Queensland Water Board Act— 4924 Brisbane and Area Water Board (Financial Arrangements) Repeal Regulation 1994, No. 318 Statutory Bodies Financial Arrangements Act— 4925 Statutory Bodies Financial Arrangements (Investment) Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 1994, No. 306 Traffic Act— 4926 Traffic Amendment Regulation (No. 6) 1994, No. 299 Transport Infrastructure Act— 4927 Transport Infrastructure (StateÐControlled Roads) Regulation 1994, No. 300 Transport Infrastructure (Roads) Act— 4927 Transport Infrastructure (StateÐControlled Roads) Regulation 1994, No. 300 4928 Transport Infrastructure (Roads) Amendment Regulation (No. 4) 1994, No. 314 Water Resources Act— 4929 Water Resources (Proston Water Supply Area Abolition) Regulation 1994, No. 316

GOVERNMENT P APERS The following papers were tabled— (a) Minister for Primary Industries (Mr Casey)— 4930 Queensland Dairyfarmers’ Organisation – Annual Report to 31 March 1994 (b) Minister for Housing, Local Government and Planning (Mr Mackenroth)— 4931-4933 Brisbane City Council (Amendment Ordinance) Local Laws (Nos. 1 to 3) 1994 (c) Minister for Health (Mr Hayward)— 4934 Policy on Childhood Immunisation in Queensland

M INISTERIAL S TATEMENT 4934A Minister for Tourism, Sport and Racing (Mr Gibbs), by leave, made a ministerial statement congratulating the Queensland contingent to the Commonwealth Games in Victoria, Canada on their achievements.

P ARLIAMENTARY CRIMINAL JUSTICE COMMITTEE Ð SUBMISSIONS RECEIVED BY THE P ARLIAMENTARY CRIMINAL JUSTICE COMMITTEE DURING THEIR THREE YEARLY REVIEW OF THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE COMMISSION (VOLUMES 1 AND 2); REVIEW OF THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE COMMISSION ’S REPORT ON POLICE POWERS IN Q UEENSLAND VOLUMES IÐIII Ð PART B Ð COMMENT, ANALYSIS AND RECOMMENDATIONS; AND Q UEENSLAND P OLICE S ERVICE Ð REGISTER OF REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE M INISTER AND M INISTERIAL DIRECTIONS 1993 Chairman of the Parliamentary Criminal Justice Committee (Mr Davies) tabled the following papers— 4935 Review of the Criminal Justice Commission’s Report on Police Powers in Queensland Volumes IÐIII Ð Part B Ð Comment, Analysis and Recommendations 4936 Queensland Police Service Ð Register of Reports and Recommendations to the Minister and Ministerial Directions 1993 4937-4938 Submissions to the Parliamentary Criminal Justice Committee on the three yearly review of the Criminal Justice Commission Volumes One and Two

QUESTIONS Paper : Leader of the Opposition (Mr Borbidge) tabled the following paper— 4939 # Memorandum, dated 18 August 1994, from the Chief Executive Officer and the Chairman of Surgery, Princess Alexandra Hospital relating to theatre closures due to insufficient staff 180 Register of Tabled Papers Ð First Session Ð FortyÐSeventh Parliament

GENERAL BUSINESS Ð MATTERS O F P UBLIC I NTEREST The following Members addressed the House— Mr Lingard, Dr Clark, Messrs Davidson, Budd, Horan and Szczerbanik Papers: Mr Davidson, during his speech, tabled the following papers— 4940 # Schedule of Speech Ð Language Staffing Distribution (Statewide) Ð 1994 4941 # Student Ascertainment Data Sheet

4863-4864 ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH (INCORPORATION OF CHURCH E NTITIES) BILL Deputy Premier, Minister for Emergency Services and Minister for Rural Communities and Consumer Affairs (Mr Burns) moved Ð That leave be granted to bring in a Bill for an Act to provide for the incorporation of certain entities of the Roman Catholic Church and for related purposes. Bill and Explanatory Notes presented by Mr Burns, Bill read a first time and ordered to be printed.

4865-4866 CREDIT AMENDMENT BILL Deputy Premier, Minister for Emergency Services and Minister for Rural Communities and Consumer Affairs (Mr Burns) moved Ð That leave be granted to bring in a Bill for an Act to amend the Credit Act 1987. Bill and Explanatory Notes presented by Mr Burns, Bill read a first time and ordered to be printed.

4867-4868 LANG P ARK T RUST BILL Minister for Tourism, Sport and Racing (Mr Gibbs) moved Ð That leave be granted to bring in a Bill for an Act to consolidate and amend the law about the development and management of Lang Park, and for related purposes. Bill and Explanatory Notes presented by Mr Gibbs, Bill read a first time and ordered to be printed.

4869-4870 TRANSPORT O PERATIONS (PASSENGER T RANSPORT) BILL Minister for Transport and Minister Assisting the Premier on Economic and Trade Development (Mr Hamill) moved Ð That leave be granted to bring in a Bill for an Act about passenger transport, and for other purposes. Bill and Explanatory Notes presented by Mr Hamill, Bill read a first time and ordered to be printed. Paper : Mr Hamill, during his speech, tabled the following paper— 4954 # Diagram of the projected population growth in regional Queensland by 2011

4871-4872 TRANSPORT I NFRASTRUCTURE AMENDMENT BILL (NO. 2) Minister for Transport and Minister Assisting the Premier on Economic and Trade Development (Mr Hamill) moved Ð That leave be granted to bring in a Bill for an Act to amend the Transport Infrastructure Act 1994, and for other purposes. Bill and Explanatory Notes presented by Mr Hamill, Bill read a first time and ordered to be printed.

M INISTERIAL S TATEMENT Refer to Minister for Employment, Training and Industrial Relations (Mr Foley), by leave, made a Hansard ministerial statement relating to a draft exposure bill relating to personal injuries claims. Paper : Mr Foley, during his statement, tabled the following paper— 4942 # Personal Injuries Proceedings Bill 1994 - draft for discussion purposes

4873-4874 AGRICULTURAL COLLEGES BILL Minister for Employment, Training and Industrial Relations (Mr Foley) moved Ð That leave be granted to bring in a Bill for an Act about agricultural colleges. Bill and Explanatory Notes presented by Mr Foley, Bill read a first time and ordered to be printed.

4875-4876 INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS AMENDMENT BILL Minister for Employment, Training and Industrial Relations (Mr Foley) moved Ð That leave be granted to bring in a Bill for an Act to amend the Industrial Relations Act 1990. Bill and Explanatory Notes presented by Mr Foley, Bill read a first time and ordered to be printed. Register of Tabled Papers Ð First Session Ð FortyÐSeventh Parliament 181

4877-4878 FOSSICKING BILL Minister for Minerals and Energy (Mr McGrady) moved Ð That leave be granted to bring in a Bill for an Act about recreational and tourist fossicking for minerals, gemstones and ornamental stones, and for related purposes. Bill and Explanatory Notes presented by Mr McGrady, Bill read a first time and ordered to be printed.

4879-4880 RETAIL S HOP L EASES BILL Minister for Business, Industry and Regional Development (Mr Elder) moved Ð That leave be granted to bring in a Bill for an Act about retail shop leases. Bill and Explanatory Notes presented by Mr Elder, Bill read a first time and ordered to be printed.

NATURE CONSERVATION AMENDMENT BILL Order of the day read for the adjourned debate on the motion of the Minister for Environment and Heritage (Ms Robson) Ð That the Bill be now read a second time. Debate resumed. Papers: Mr Beattie, during his speech, tabled the following papers— 4943 # Department of Environment and Heritage Ð Annual Reports for 1990Ð91 and 1991Ð92, pages 7(2) and 13 4944 # Newsletter dated November 1988 by the Rainforest Conservation Society Inc. entitled “Queensland’s National Parks Under Threat” 4945 # “Muntz Rams Legislation through Parliament” – Liane No. 31 dated April 1989 4946 # Article entitled “Tenni and Muntz : Qld National Parks a miner issue” 4947 # Extract from The CourierÐMail dated 21 December 1988 entitled “Parks folk want Muntz replaced” 4948 # Extract from The CourierÐMail dated 19 December 1988 entitled “Outcry at change to State park services” 4949 # Extract from The CourierÐMail dated 22 November 1988 entitled “Greenies hit golf in national park plan” 4950 # Extract from The CourierÐMail dated 9 November 1988 entitled “Bill puts parks in peril, say greenies” 4951 # Extract from The CourierÐMail dated 8 September 1988 entitled “Minister’s plan would ‘breach’ park standards” 4952 # Extract from The CourierÐMail dated 2 February 1988 entitled “Joh made threat on Iwasaki land plan, says Muntz”

4883-4884 QUEENSLAND I NVESTMENT CORPORATION AMENDMENT BILL Treasurer (Mr De Lacy) moved Ð That leave be granted to bring in a Bill for an Act to amend the Queensland Investment Corporation Act 1991 and for other purposes. Bill and Explanatory Notes presented by Mr De Lacy, Bill read a first time and ordered to be printed.

4881-4882 QUEENSLAND I NDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION BILL Treasurer (Mr De Lacy) moved Ð That leave be granted to bring in a Bill for an Act to provide for the continuation of the Queensland Industry Development Corporation, its objective and certain of its powers as a government owned corporation, to refer to the Commonwealth Parliament certain matters about the Corporation, and for other purposes. Bill and Explanatory Notes presented by Mr De Lacy, Bill read a first time and ordered to be printed. Mr De Lacy informed the House that he had received the following message from the Governor— 4953 "MESSAGE QUEENSLAND INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION BILL 1994 Section 18, Constitution Act 1867 LENEEN FORDE GOVERNOR 182 Register of Tabled Papers Ð First Session Ð FortyÐSeventh Parliament

4885-4886 RURAL ADJUSTMENT AUTHORITY BILL Treasurer (Mr De Lacy) moved Ð That leave be granted to bring in a Bill for an Act to establish an authority to give assistance to rural producers and certain small businesses, and for related purposes. Bill and Explanatory Notes presented by Mr De Lacy, Bill read a first time and ordered to be printed.

4887-4888 TREASURY AND O THER L EGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Treasurer (Mr De Lacy) moved Ð That leave be granted to bring in a Bill for an Act to amend certain Acts administered by the Treasurer and certain other Acts. Bill and Explanatory Notes presented by Mr De Lacy, Bill read a first time and ordered to be printed.

WEDNESDAY, 31 AUGUST 1994

P ETITIONS The following petitions, lodged with the Clerk by the Members indicated, were received— 4955 Mr Littleproud, from 5023 petitioners, praying that the Halwyn Centre remains open and that proper community consultation be undertaken with all of the residents and families of the Halwyn Centre. 4956 Mr Perrett, from 145 petitioners, praying that the Parliament of Queensland will immediately withdraw all licenses and agreements which allow for the commercial exploitation of the Great Barrier Reef fishery for live fish export purposes. 4957-4958 Mr Turner and Mr Pearce, from 175 and 26 petitioners respectively, praying that the Parliament of Queensland will ensure that teachers are supported with a reasonable and effective disciplinary structure in schools and, where possible, individuals who make frivolous or malicious complaints against teachers are penalised. 4959 Mr Veivers, from 219 petitioners, praying that the Parliament of Queensland will not allow the Gold Coast City Council to rezone from Residential A to Special Facilities a Service Station and Neighbourhood Store on Lots 1, 2 and 3 on RP 22598 and Lot 7 on RP 142948 Council File No. 663/94/60. 4960 Mr Stephan, from 192 petitioners, praying that the Parliament of Queensland will take appropriate steps to ensure prisoners serve the full sentence handed down by the courts upon conviction. 4961 Mr Santoro, from 228 petitioners, praying that the Parliament of Queensland will call on the State Government to desist with all planning and development of an Airport Motorway until a full and extensive process of consultation and community agreement has been achieved. 4962 Mr Gilmore, from 12 petitioners, praying that the Parliament of Queensland will ensure that the proposed usage of and proposed change of title for the waterfront land at Cooktown known as Portion 69 will not proceed and the land will remain in the freehold ownership of Cook Shire Council. 4963 Mr Littleproud, from 543 petitioners, praying that the Parliament of Queensland will call on the State Government to drop all challenges to the 13 native title land claims presently being lodged in Queensland. 4964 Mr Littleproud, from 567 petitioners, praying that the Parliament of Queensland will implement in legislation the recommendations of the Royal Commission into Aboriginal Deaths in Custody.

M INISTERIAL S TATEMENTS 4965 (a) Deputy Premier, Minister for Emergency Services and Minister for Rural Communities and Consumer Affairs (Mr Burns), by leave, made a ministerial statement relating to Medallion Homes. 4966 (b) Treasurer (Mr De Lacy), by leave, made a ministerial statement relating to his overseas trip to Austria, Germany, the United Kingdom, the United States and Canada during the period 12 to 28 July 1994. Papers : Mr De Lacy, during his statement, tabled the following paper— 4967 # Report by the Treasurer on his visit to Europe and North America 4968 # Itinerary for the Treasurer, Under Treasurer and Assistant Under Treasurer (Budget) for their overseas trip 12Ð28 July 1994 Register of Tabled Papers Ð First Session Ð FortyÐSeventh Parliament 183

P ARLIAMENTARY CRIMINAL JUSTICE COMMITTEE Ð TRANSCRIPT OF PROCEEDINGS ON THE THREE YEARLY REVIEW OF THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE COMMISSION Chairman of the Parliamentary Criminal Justice Committee (Mr Davies) tabled the following papers— 4969 Transcript of proceedings on the three yearly review of the Criminal Justice Commission

P UBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE Ð REPORT OF AN INQUIRY INTO THE DEVELOPMENT OF M OUNTAIN CREEK HIGH S CHOOL AND TRANSCRIPT OF PROCEEDINGS Chairman of the Public Works Committee (Ms Spence) tabled the following papers— 4970 Report of an inquiry into the development of Mountain Creek High School 4971 Transcript of proceedings in relation to the Mountain Creek State High School

Q UESTIONS Paper : Leader of the Opposition (Mr Borbidge) tabled the following paper— 4972 # Letter, dated 9 March 1992, from Executive Director, Division of Conservation, Department of Environment and Heritage relating to the National Park proposal for the McIlwraith Range and parts of Silver Plains station

GENERAL BUSINESS Ð SPECIAL P UBLIC I MPORTANCE DEBATE Mr Speaker informed the House that pursuant to the sessional order of 5 November 1992, the Minister for Education (Mr Comben) proposed that the following matter of special public importance be submitted to the Assembly for discussion— “Call by the State Government for increased Commonwealth funding to Queensland for additional tertiary places for Queensland students.” The following Members addressed the House— Dr Clark, Leader of the Opposition (Mr Borbidge), Mrs Edmond, Mr Lingard, Minister for Education (Mr Comben), and Deputy Leader of the Coalition (Mrs Sheldon) Paper: Mr Comben, during his speech, tabled the following papers— 4973 # Letter dated 19 August 1994 from the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Queensland, Brian Wilson to the editor, the Australian Higher Education Supplement, regarding Commonwealth funding of increased tertiary student places in Queensland

ADJOURNMENT The Leader of the House (Mr Mackenroth) moved Ð That the House do now adjourn. Debate ensued. Papers: Mr Beanland, during his speech, tabled the following papers— 4974 # Statutory declarations by Kate Mellick, Carlyle Mellick, Patricia Mellick, and Paul Mellick relating to the proposed plea bargain made between the prosecution and Damon Calanca 4975 # Extract from the Innisfail Advocate dated 15 February 1994 entitled “Police slam first Calanca sentence”

THURSDAY, 1 SEPTEMBER 1994

CRIMINAL JUSTICE COMMISSION Ð REPORT Ð REFORM WITHIN THE QUEENSLAND P OLICE S ERVICE Ð RESPONSE TO F ITZGERALD I NQUIRY RECOMMENDATIONS Mr Speaker informed the House that he had received the following report— 4976 Criminal Justice Commission Ð Report on the implementation of reform within the Queensland Police ServiceÐ the response of the Queensland Police Service to the Fitzgerald Inquiry recommendations

P ETITIONS The following petitions, lodged with the Clerk by the Members indicated, were received— 4977 Mr Dollin, from 948 petitioners, praying that the Parliament of Queensland will enact legislation to increase penalties for all criminals, in particular juveniles. 4978 Mr Dollin, from 522 petitioners, praying that the Parliament of Queensland will enact legislation to ban smoking in enclosed areas such as Halls, Buildings, Shops and Restaurants. 184 Register of Tabled Papers Ð First Session Ð FortyÐSeventh Parliament

4979 Mr Fenlon, from 2356 petitioners, praying that the Parliament of Queensland will ensure that teachers are supported with a reasonable and effective disciplinary structure in schools and, where possible, individuals who make frivolous or malicious complaints against teachers are penalised. 4980 Mrs Sheldon, from 28 petitioners, praying that the Parliament of Queensland will pass legislation to ban the operation of adult theme shops within a two kilometre radius of any public or private school frequented by minors. 4981 Mr Littleproud, from 32 petitioners, praying that the Halwyn Centre remains open and that proper community consultation be undertaken with all of the residents and families of the Halwyn Centre. 4982 Mr J Goss, from 101 petitioners, praying that the Parliament of Queensland calls upon the Government to preserve the bushland and wildlife on Government owned land between Albany Creek and Keong Road at Albany Creek and implement an environmental protection strategy for this area. 4983 Mr J Goss, from 19 petitioners, praying that the Parliament of Queensland will cause the Brisbane City Council to reintroduce a bounty on the heads of sparrows. 4984 Mr Rowell, from 2480 petitioners, praying that the Parliament of Queensland will consider the concern of recreational fishermen with the Ports Corporation determination of the Mourilyan Wharf.

M INISTERIAL S TATEMENTS 4985 (a) Treasurer (Mr De Lacy), by leave, made a ministerial statement relating to the commencement of the Motor Accident Insurance Act. Papers: Mr De Lacy, during his statement, tabled the following papers— 4986 # Queensland Transport Ð Vehicle Registration Renewal Notice 4987 # Motor Accident Insurance Commission Ð Compulsory Third Party Insurance brochure 4988 (b) Minister for Family Services and Aboriginal and Islander Affairs (Ms Warner), by leave, made a ministerial statement relating to an article in The CourierÐMail which claimed that certain documents received during the Heiner inquiry had been shredded. 4989 (c) Minister for Employment, Training and Industrial Relations (Mr Foley), by leave, made a ministerial statement relating to a review of Queensland’s apprenticeship and traineeship system. Paper : Mr Foley, during his statement, tabled the following paper— 4990 # Department of Employment, Vocational Education, Training and Industrial Relations Ð Report on the reforms to apprenticeship and traineeship administration in Queensland

QUESTIONS Paper : Leader of the Opposition (Mr Borbidge) tabled the following paper— 4991 # Membership details of the Caxton Legal Service Association as at November 1982

DAIRY I NDUSTRY AMENDMENT BILL Order of the day read for the adjourned debate on the motion of the Minister for Primary Industries (Mr Casey) Ð That the Bill be now read a second time. Debate resumed. Papers: Mr Beattie, during his speech, tabled the following papers— 4992 # Letter, dated 16 March 1993, from milk vendors in Caboolture concerning the proposal to restructure the milk vending sector. 4993 # Extract from Northern News dated 23 September 1993 entitled “Hardship with loss of milkos” 4994 # Extract from Business Queensland dated 7 June 1993 entitled “Grateful for reform” Register of Tabled Papers Ð First Session Ð FortyÐSeventh Parliament 185

FRIDAY, 2 SEPTEMBER 1994

P ETITIONS The following petitions, lodged with the Clerk by the Members indicated, were received— 4997 Mr Littleproud, from 27 petitioners, praying that the Parliament of Queensland will take action to ensure that the Government consults with the aboriginal community, particularly potential claimants, on the structure, constitution and establishment of the Aborigines Welfare Board of Trustees and that monies in the fund be returned to aboriginal workers who earned it. 4998 Mr J Goss, from 29 petitioners, praying that the Parliament of Queensland will cause the Brisbane City Council to reintroduce a bounty on the heads of sparrows. 4999 Mr Pitt, from 18 petitioners, praying that the Parliament of Queensland provide the women of Queensland a choice in birthing options and consider its role in the continuing existence of Boothville. 5000 Mrs Sheldon, from 7227 petitioners, praying that the Parliament of Queensland will enact legislation to control the Councillors of all Local Authorities in Queensland and make it unlawful for them to vote themselves pay and pay rises and also expenses.

GOVERNMENT P APERS The following papers were tabled— Treasurer (Mr De Lacy)— 5001 Brisbane Cricket Ground Trust Ð Annual Report and Financial Statements to 31 March 1994

M INISTERIAL S TATEMENTS 5002 (a) Treasurer (Mr De Lacy), by leave, made a ministerial statement relating to expenses of the Ministers of the Crown. Paper : Mr De Lacy, during his statement, tabled the following paper— 5003 # Statement of expenses of the Ministers of the Crown for 1993Ð94 5004 (b) Minister for Housing, Local Government and Planning (Mr Mackenroth), by leave, made a ministerial statement relating to a review of the City of Brisbane Act. Paper: Mr Mackenroth, during his statement, tabled the following paper— 5005 # Proposed City of Brisbane Legislation Ð An information paper dated 2 September 1994

QUESTIONS Papers: Minister for Family Services and Aboriginal and Islander Affairs (Ms Warner) tabled the following papers— 5006 # Letter, dated 23 February 1990, from Acting Secretary to Cabinet relating to certain public records of the Heiner inquiry 5007 # Letter, dated 23 February 1990, from the State Archivist approving the destruction of certain records of an inquiry conducted by Mr Heiner into certain matters relating to the John Oxley Library Youth Centre Paper : Mr Lingard tabled the following paper— 5008 # Letter, dated 20 January 1993, from the Chief Officer, Complaints Section, Official Misconduct Division, Criminal Justice Commission relating to an investigation into Mr Coyne’s redundancy payment and the destruction of Heiner Inquiry documents

4995-4996 LOCAL G OVERNMENT (CAPALABA CENTRAL S HOPPING CENTRE Z ONING) BILL Minister for Housing, Local Government and Planning (Mr Mackenroth)moved Ð That leave be granted to bring in a Bill for an Act to make certain provision about the Town Planning Scheme for the Shire of Redland, and for related purposes. Bill and Explanatory Notes presented by Mr Mackenroth, Bill read a first time and ordered to be printed. 186 Register of Tabled Papers Ð First Session Ð FortyÐSeventh Parliament

TUESDAY, 6 SEPTEMBER 1994

S TATUTORY I NSTRUMENTS The following statutory instruments were tabled by the Clerk— Health ActÐ 5011 Health (Radioactive Substances) Regulation 1994, No. 325 Marine Safety ActÐ 5012 Queensland Marine (Crewing) Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 1994, No. 317 Nature Conservation ActÐ 5013 Nature Conservation (Wildlife) Regulation 1994, No. 327 5014 Proclamation Ð Part 5, Division 2 of the Act commences 2 September 1994, No. 326 Queensland Law Society ActÐ 5015 Queensland Law Society (Approval of Indemnity Amendment Rule (No. 1)) Regulation 1994, No. 324 Sawmills Licensing ActÐ 5016 Sawmills Licensing Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 1994, No. 323

GOVERNMENT P APER The following paper was tabled— Minister for Primary Industries (Mr Casey)— 5017 The Sustainable Use and Management of Queensland’s Natural Resources – Policies and Strategies Ð Discussion Paper

M INISTERIAL S TATEMENTS Refer to (a) Premier and Minister for Economic and Trade Development (Mr W Goss), by Hansard leave, made a ministerial statement relating to the death of Mr John Newman, New South Wales parliamentarian for the seat of Cabramatta, and moved Ð That the House take note of the statement. 5018 (b) Minister for Family Services and Aboriginal and Islander Affairs (Ms Warner), by leave, made a ministerial statement relating to a disturbance in the Blaxland Section of the John Oxley Youth Centre at Wacol.

QUESTIONS Papers: Leader of the Opposition (Mr Borbidge) tabled the following papers— 5019 # Letter, dated 15 February 1990, from Ian Berry of Rose Berry Jensen relating to Peter Coyne 5020 # Memorandum, dated 23 March 1990, from the Senior Archivist, User Services concerning the shredding of various material received by the Heiner Inquiry 5021 # Letter, dated 22 May 1990, from Acting DirectorÐGeneral, Family Services and Aboriginal and Islander Affairs confirming that all material gathered by Mr Heiner has been destroyed.

GENERAL BUSINESS Ð MATTERS OF P UBLIC I NTEREST The following Members addressed the House— Leader of the Opposition (Mr Borbidge), Mr Fenlon, Deputy Leader of the Coalition (Mrs Sheldon), Messrs Nunn, Grice and McElligott Papers: Mr Grice, during his speech, tabled the following papers— 5022 # Queensland Police Service Ð Statement of witness concerning her work as a prostitute 5023 # Statutory Affidavit concerning the Touch of Class Escort Agency

P APERS Treasurer (Mr De Lacy) tabled the following papers— 5024 Statement of Unforeseen Expenditure to be appropriated 1993Ð94 5025 Treasurer’s Annual Statement 1993–94 Annual Financial Reports 1994— 5026 Government Financial Statistics 5027 Financial Relations between the Queensland and Commonwealth Governments Register of Tabled Papers Ð First Session Ð FortyÐSeventh Parliament 187

5009-5010 APPROPRIATION BILL (NO. 2) Treasurer (Mr De Lacy) moved Ð That leave be granted to bring in a Bill for an Act to appropriate certain amounts to services for the financial year 1993Ð94. Mr De Lacy presented the following message from the Governor— 5028 "MESSAGE APPROPRIATION BILL (No. 2) 1994 Constitution Act 1867, section 18 LENEEN FORDE GOVERNOR Bill and Explanatory Notes presented by Mr De Lacy, Bill read a first time and ordered to be printed.

M INISTERIAL S TATEMENT 5029 Minister for Police and Minister for Corrective Services (Mr Braddy), by leave, made a ministerial statement refuting allegations made by Mr Grice during the Matters of Public Interest debate. Paper : Mr Braddy, during his statement, tabled the following paper— 5030 # Letter, dated 31 August 1994, from Chief Officer, Complaints Section, Official Misconduct Division, Criminal Justice Commission to the Commissioner for Police relating to Operation Wallah

QUEENSLAND INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION BILL AND RURAL ADJUSTMENT AUTHORITY BILL Order of the day read for the adjourned debate on the motion of the Treasurer (Mr De Lacy) Ð That the Bills be now read a second time. Debate resumed. Papers: Mr Beattie, during his speech, tabled the following papers— 5031 # Letter, dated April 1993, from Terry White relating to assistance for farmers affected by the drought 5032 # Memorandum from Queensland Rail relating to the free transit of food for farmers and others in drought declared regions of Queensland 5033 # Memorandum, dated 3 August 1994, from General Manager, Primary Industries and QÐLink outlining freight concessions to various drought assistance agencies

ADJOURNMENT Treasurer (Mr De Lacy) moved Ð That the House do now adjourn. Debate ensued. Paper : Mr Robertson, during his speech, tabled the following paper— 5034 # Newspaper article, dated 27 July 1994, from Southern Star entitled “Show tollway options: Goss”

WEDNESDAY, 7 SEPTEMBER 1994

P ETITIONS The following petitions, lodged with the Clerk by the Members indicated, were received— 5037 Mr Lester, from 2,405 petitioners, praying that the Parliament of Queensland will instigate a referendum for the return of capital punishment. 5038-5039 Mr Perrett and Ms Power, from 100 and 71 petitioners respectively , praying that the Parliament of Queensland will ensure that teachers are not suspended without pay prior to a court conviction or finding of fault by disciplinary procedures, that there is a fair and immediate investigation of complaints against teachers, that action is taken to support teachers with a fair and effective disciplinary structure in the schools, that action is taken to penalise individuals who make frivolous or malicious complaints against teachers and that substantial compensation be provided for teachers who are exonerated. 5040 Mr Palaszczuk, from 6 petitioners, praying for action to be taken to introduce ‘Truth in Sentencing’ legislation with no parole for perpetrators of violent crimes. 5041 Mr Purcell, from 197 petitioners, praying that the Ministers responsible for the planning and development of the proposed Port Road Corridor to Fisherman’s Island Port will attend a public meeting to openly discuss this matter and that all interested parties be informed of the proposed meeting. 188 Register of Tabled Papers Ð First Session Ð FortyÐSeventh Parliament

GOVERNMENT P APERS The following papers were tabled— (a) Treasurer (Mr De Lacy)— 5042 Queensland Treasury Corporation Ð Capital Market OperationsÐ Annual Report for 1993Ð94 (b) Minister for Tourism, Sport and Racing (Mr Gibbs)— 5043 Mount Gravatt Showgrounds Trust Ð Annual Report to 30 April 1994

M INISTERIAL S TATEMENTS 5044 (a) Minister for Minerals and Energy (Mr McGrady), by leave, made a ministerial statement relating to his recent visit to Asia to meet with major importers or prospective importers of Queensland’s coal and minerals. Papers: Mr McGrady, during his statement, tabled the following papers— 5045 # Itinerary for the Minister’s visit to Bangkok, Beijing, Shanghai, Seoul and Tokyo during the period 13 to 27 August 1994 5046 (b) Minister for Environment and Heritage (Ms Robson), by leave, made a ministerial statement advising that new laws have been gazetted to give the Minister powers to intervene to protect any areas of critical koala habitat.

P ARLIAMENTARY COMMITTEE OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS Ð ANNUAL REPORT FOR 1993Ð94 Chairman of the Parliamentary Committee of Public Accounts (Mr Hollis) tabled the following paper— 5047 Parliamentary Committee of Public Accounts Ð Annual Report for 1993Ð94

QUESTIONS Papers: Mr Littleproud tabled the following papers— 5048 # Letters (12) concerning alternative accommodation arrangements for disabled people currently residing at the Halwyn Centre at Red Hill Paper : Mr Grice tabled the following paper— 5049 # Witness statement relating to the alleged supply of a prostitute to former Senator Graham Richardson 5050 # Statutory Affidavit relating to security services provided on the evening of 10 August 1993

M INISTERIAL S TATEMENT Refer to Minister for Police and Minister for Corrective Services (Mr Braddy), by leave, made a Hansard ministerial statement refuting Mr Grice’s allegations.

5035-5036 LOTTERIES BILL Treasurer (Mr De Lacy) moved Ð That leave be granted to bring in a Bill for an Act to provide for the Golden Casket Lottery Corporation and the conduct and administration of lotteries, and for other purposes. Bill and Explanatory Notes presented by Mr De Lacy, Bill read a first time and ordered to be printed.

TRANSPORT O PERATIONS (PASSENGER T RANSPORT) BILL Order of the day read for the adjourned debate on the motion of the Minister for Transport and Minister Assisting the Premier on Economic and Trade Development (Mr Hamill) Ð That the Bill be now read a second time. Debate resumed. Paper : Mr Beattie, during his speech, tabled the following paper— 5051 # Newspaper article, dated 6 September 1994, from the Financial Review relating to population and employment growth Paper : Minister for Transport and Minister Assisting the Premier on Economic and Trade Development (Mr Hamill), during his speech, tabled the following paper— 5052 # Letter, dated 31 August 1994, from Pty Ltd concerning the Transport Operations (Passenger Transport) Bill Register of Tabled Papers Ð First Session Ð FortyÐSeventh Parliament 189

DISSENT FROM SPEAKER’S RULING Ð TABLING OF DOCUMENTS PURSUANT TO STANDING ORDER 298 Leader of the Opposition (Mr Borbidge), pursuant to notice, moved – That Mr Speaker’s ruling on 1 September 1994 not to order the tabling of certain documents pursuant to standing order 298 be dissented from. Debate ensued. Papers: Mr Borbidge, during his speech, tabled the following papers— 5053 # Memorandum, dated 1 March 1993, from the Crown Solicitor relating to the Trinity Point Hotel Pty Ltd v State of Queensland 5054 # Extract from The CourierÐMail dated 2 September 1994 entitled “Govt says shredding was legal” Papers: Mr Beattie, during his speech, tabled the following papers— 5055 # Extract from Erskine May, pages 382 and 383 regarding citing documents not before the House 5056 # Motions of dissent to the Speaker’s rulings – 1950–1981 5057 # Details of motions of dissent from the Speaker’s rulings moved during the period 1983 to 1992

THURSDAY, 8 SEPTEMBER 1994

P ETITIONS The following petitions, lodged with the Clerk by the Members indicated, were received— 5058 Mr Mitchell, from 25 petitioners, praying that the Parliament of Queensland will ensure that (a) teachers are not suspended without pay prior to a court conviction or finding of fault by disciplinary procedures; (b) there is a prompt investigation of complaints made against teachers; (c) teachers are immediately informed of allegations made against them; (d) action is taken to support teachers with a fair and effective disciplinary structure in the schools; and (e) action is taken to penalise individuals who make frivolous or malicious complaints against teachers. 5059 Ms Warner, from 431 petitioners, praying that the Parliament of Queensland will ensure that all 339 recommendations of the Royal Commission into Black Deaths in Custody be implemented and ratified as law.

GOVERNMENT P APER The following paper was tabled— Minister for Justice and AttorneyÐGeneral and Minister for the Arts (Mr Wells)— 5060 Electoral Commission of Queensland Ð Mirani ByÐElection 1994 Statistical Returns

M INISTERIAL S TATEMENT 5061 Minister for Administrative Services (Mr Milliner), by leave, made a ministerial statement refuting allegations made about the State Archivist’s involvement in the destruction of various documents received by the Inquiry into the John Oxley Youth Training Centre.

QUESTIONS Paper : Mr Grice, by leave, tabled the following paper— 5062 # Queensland Police Service Ð Addendum Statement of Witness Ð identification of various persons

TRANSPORT I NFRASTRUCTURE AMENDMENT BILL Order of the day read for the adjourned debate on the motion of the Minister for Transport and Minister Assisting the Premier on Economic and Trade Development (Mr Hamill) Ð That the Bill be now read a second time. Debate resumed. Papers: Mr Santoro, during his speech, tabled the following papers— 5063 # Extract from The CourierÐMail dated 13 August 1994 entitled “Engineers road–test options” 5064 # Discussion paper entitled “The Airport Motorway Proposal and SEQ 2001” 5065 # Paper entitled “Who Designs Our Cities” 190 Register of Tabled Papers Ð First Session Ð FortyÐSeventh Parliament

CRIMINAL JUSTICE COMMISSION Ð REPORT OF AN INVESTIGATION INTO THE CAPE M ELVILLE INCIDENT Mr Speaker informed the House that he had received the following paper— 5066 Criminal Justice Commission Ð A report of an investigation into the Cape Melville incident Ð September 1994

NATIONAL E NVIRONMENT P ROTECTION COUNCIL (QUEENSLAND) BILL Order of the day read for the adjourned debate on the motion of the Minister for Environment and Heritage (Ms Robson) Ð That the Bill be now read a second time. Debate resumed. Paper : Mr Laming, during his speech, tabled the following paper— 5067 # Article from the Bulletin of the Australian Littoral Society, dated 17 May 1994, entitled “Ballast Water; Hitch–Hikers in Australian Waters”

RETAIL S HOP L EASES BILL Order of the day read for the adjourned debate on the motion of the Minister for Business, Industry and Regional Development (Mr Elder)Ð That the Bill be now read a second time. Debate resumed. Papers: Mr Connor, during his speech, tabled the following papers— 5068 # Documents relating to the Retail Shop Leases Bill

FRIDAY, 9 SEPTEMBER 1994

M EMBERS OF THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY Ð DAILY TRAVELLING ALLOWANCE AND O PTIONAL ELECTORATE OFFICE EQUIPMENT PURCHASED Ð ANNUAL REPORTS FOR 1993Ð94 Mr Speaker tabled the following papers— Annual Reports for 1993Ð94 5073 Daily travelling allowance claims by Members of the Legislative Assembly 5074 Optional electorate office equipment purchased for Members of the Legislative Assembly

P ETITIONS The following petitions, lodged with the Clerk by the Members indicated, were received— 5075 Mr Budd, from 29 petitioners, praying that an administrator be appointed to handle the affairs of Russell Island until the Redland Shire Council plays a more responsible role in providing vitally needed local government service infrastructure. 5076 Mr Davidson, from 714 petitioners, praying that the Parliament of Queensland will take action to facilitate an early resolution of final approvals and gazettal of extensions to the Cooroy Golf Club. 5077 Mr Littleproud, from 9 petitioners, praying that the Parliament of Queensland will ensure that (a) teachers are not suspended without pay prior to a court conviction or finding of fault by disciplinary procedures, (b) there is a prompt investigation of complaints made against teachers, (c) teachers are immediately informed of allegations made against them, (d) action is taken to support teachers with a fair and effective disciplinary structure in the schools, and (e) action is taken to penalise individuals who make frivolous or malicious complaints against teachers.

M INISTERIAL S TATEMENTS 5078 (a) Deputy Premier, Minister for Emergency Services and Minister for Rural Communities and Consumer Affairs (Mr Burns), by leave, made a ministerial statement relating to an audit of the effectiveness of bushfire strategies in Queensland. Paper : Mr Burns, during his statement, tabled the following paper— 5079 # Queensland Bushfire Strategy Report dated September 1994 5080 (b) Minister for Tourism, Sport and Racing (Mr Gibbs), by leave, made a ministerial statement relating to the Olympic Task Force recently appointed by Cabinet. 5081 (c) Minister for Lands (Mr Smith), by leave, made a ministerial statement advising that the Government has made its first land claim determination under the Aboriginal Land Act 1991. Register of Tabled Papers Ð First Session Ð FortyÐSeventh Parliament 191

Paper : Mr Smith, during his statement, tabled the following paper— 5082 # List of individual parcels of land 5083 (d) Minister for Employment, Training and Industrial Relations (Mr Foley), by leave, made a ministerial statement relating to the Australian Industrial Relations Court decision regarding the jurisdiction of the Queensland Industrial Relations system. 5084 (e) Minister for Environment and Heritage (Ms Robson), by leave, made a ministerial statement concerning a ministerial briefing note provided to the Minister by the Regional Director of the Far Northern Office of the Department of Environment and Heritage relating to the Cape Melville incident.

P ARLIAMENTARY COMMITTEE OF PUBLIC WORKS Ð REPORT ON NAMBOUR HOSPITAL Ð BLOCK 6 AND ASSOCIATED MATTERS AND TRANSCRIPT OF PROCEEDINGS Chairman of the Parliamentary Committee of Public Works (Ms Spence) tabled the following paper— Parliamentary Committee of Public Works— 5085 Report on Nambour Hospital Ð Block 6 and associated matters 5086-5087 Transcript of Proceedings of Public Meetings held at Nambour on 23 May 1994 and Brisbane on 12 July 1994

P RIVILEGES COMMITTEE Ð REPORT ON THE TIMING OF AN ANSWER TO A Q UESTION ON NOTICE, AND REPORT ON A FORGED SUBMISSION TO A PARLIAMENTARY COMMITTEE Chairman of the Privileges Committee (Mr Welford) tabled the following papers— Privileges Committee – Reports— 5088 The Timing of an Answer to a Question on Notice 5089 A Forged Submission to a Parliamentary Committee

5069-5070 CRIMES (CONFISCATION OF P ROFITS) AMENDMENT BILL Minister for Justice and Attorney-General and Minister for the Arts (Mr Wells) moved – That leave be granted to bring in a Bill for an Act to amend the Crimes (Confiscation of Profits) Act 1989. Bill and Explanatory Notes presented by Mr Wells, Bill read a first time and ordered to be printed.

5071-5072 ENVIRONMENTAL P ROTECTION BILL Minister for Environment and Heritage (Ms Robson) moved Ð That leave be granted to bring in an Act about the protection of Queensland’s environment. Bill and Explanatory Notes presented by Ms Robson, Bill read a first time and ordered to be printed.

M INISTERIAL S TATEMENT 5090 Deputy Premier, Minister for Emergency Services and Minister for Rural Communities and Consumer Affairs (Mr Burns), by leave, made a ministerial statement relating to Medalion Homes.

TUESDAY, 18 OCTOBER 1994

ASSENT TO BILLS 5094 Letter from the Governor was reported, informing the Assembly that Her Excellency the Governor (or His Excellency the Administrator) had, in the name of Her Majesty, assented to the following Bills on the dates indicated—

P APERS TABLED DURING THE RECESS Mr Speaker informed the House that the following papers, received during the recess, had been tabled by the Clerk on the dates indicated— 13 September 1994— 5091 Queensland Office of Financial Supervision Ð Annual Report for 1993/94 28 September 1994— 5092 Australian Financial Institutions Commission Ð Annual Report for 1993/94 192 Register of Tabled Papers Ð First Session Ð FortyÐSeventh Parliament

29 September 1994— 5093 Queensland Investment Corporation Ð Annual Report for 1993/94

QUEENSLAND LAW REFORM COMMISSION Ð REPORT ON FEMALE GENITAL M UTILATION Mr Speaker tabled the following papers, which had been ordered to be printed during the recess— 5095-5096 Queensland Law Reform Commission Ð Report on Female Genital Mutilation (Report No. 47) and Executive Summary

S TATEMENT BY M R S PEAKER Ð CITIZENS RIGHT OF REPLY Ð DISCUSSION P APER Mr Speaker tabled the following paper— 5097 Citizens Right of Reply Ð Discussion Paper

P ETITIONS The following petitions, lodged with the Clerk by the Members indicated, were received— 5098 Mr Pitt, from 368 petitioners, praying that any recommendation by the Commissioner of Local Government which results in dramatic changes to the Mulgrave Shire boundary, be rejected. 5099 Mr Bennett, from 41 petitioners, praying that the main road linking Monto to Gladstone be upgraded to bitumen standard. 5100 Mr Santoro, from 663 petitioners, praying that the statutory prohibition on the production and usage of cannabis be continued. 5101 Mr De Lacy, from 23 petitioners, praying that the Parliament of Queensland will (a) protect the rights of subcontractors and suppliers by amending the Legal Aid Act; (b) establish an insurance fund to guarantee full payment for goods and services; and (c) amend the Companies Act which shields directors from litigation. 5102 Mrs Sheldon, from 184 petitioners, praying that the Parliament of Queensland will legislate to ban the operation of adult theme shops on the Sunshine Coast. 5103 Mrs Sheldon, from 409 petitioners, praying that the Parliament of Queensland will pass legislation to ban the operation of adult theme shops within a two kilometre radius of any public or private school frequented by minors. 5104 Mr Nuttall, from 58 petitioners, praying that the Parliament of Queensland will ensure that (a) teachers are not suspended without pay prior to a court conviction or finding of fault by disciplinary procedures; (b) there is a prompt investigation of complaints made against teachers; (c) teachers are immediately informed of allegations made against them; (d) action is taken to support teachers with a fair and effective disciplinary structure in the schools; and (e) action is taken to penalise individuals who make frivolous or malicious complaints against teachers. 5105 Mr Beattie, from 772 petitioners, praying that the Parliament of Queensland provide the women of Queensland with a choice in birthing options and consider its role in the continuing existence of Boothville. 5106 Ms Robson, from 3,814 petitioners, praying that the Parliament of Queensland will take action to rescind proposals to site the eastern tollway in either Logan City or Redland Shire and ensure that the Pacific Highway is upgraded to include mass transit systems between Brisbane and the Gold Coast. 5107 Ms Simpson, from 454 petitioners, praying that the Parliament of Queensland will abolish commercial netting in the Maroochy River and its tributaries.

S TATUTORY I NSTRUMENTS The following statutory instruments were tabled by the Clerk— Ambulance Service ActÐ 5108 Ambulance Service Amendment Regulation (No. 3) 1994, No. 333 Brisbane Casino Agreement ActÐ 5109 Brisbane Casino Agreement Variation Regulation 1994, No. 355 Chemical Usage (Agricultural and Veterinary) Control ActÐ 5110 Chemical Usage (Agricultural and Veterinary) Control Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 1994, No. 351 Commonwealth Aluminium Corporation Pty. Limited Agreement ActÐ 5111 Commonwealth Aluminium Corporation Pty Limited Agreement ( Area) Regulation 1994, No. 339 Egg Industry (Restructuring) ActÐ 5112 Egg Industry (Restructuring) Amendment Regulation (No. 2) 1994, No. 358 Register of Tabled Papers Ð First Session Ð FortyÐSeventh Parliament 193

Electricity ActÐ 5113 Electricity (Prescribed Electrical Articles) Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 1994, No. 349 Fauna Conservation ActÐ 5114 Fauna Conservation Amendment Regulation (No .4) 1994, No. 332 Financial Administration and Audit ActÐ 5115 Public Finance Amendment (No. 1) Standard 1994, No. 364 Fruit Marketing Organisation ActÐ 5116 Fruit Marketing (Committee of Direction Levies) Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 1994, No. 360 Gas ActÐ 5117 Gas (Franchise) Regulation 1994, No. 348 Golden Casket Art Union ActÐ 5118 Instant Casket Amendment Rule (No. 1) 1994, No. 365 Government Owned Corporations ActÐ 5119 Government Owned Corporations Amendment Regulation (No. 2) 1994, No. 343 5120 Government Owned Corporations (Queensland Generation Corporation) Regulation 1994, No. 330 5121 Government Owned Corporations (Queensland Industry Development Corporation) Regulation 1994, No. 342 5122 Government Owned Corporations (Queensland Investment Corporation) Regulation 1994, No. 341 5123 Queensland Owned Corporations (Queensland Transmission and Supply Corporation) Regulation 1994, No. 331 Hospitals Foundations ActÐ 5124 Hospitals Foundations (South Coast Region Health Foundation) Regulation 1994, No. 347 Industrial Relations ActÐ 5125 Industrial Court Amendment Rule (No. 3) 1994, No. 366 Land ActÐ 5126 Land Amendment Regulation (No. 3) 1994, No. 337 Land Title ActÐ 5127 Land Title Transitional Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 1994, No. 356 Local Government ActÐ 5128 Local Government (Transitional) Amendment Regulation (No. 3) 1994, No. 345 Lotto ActÐ 5129 Lotto (OnÐLine) Amendment Rule (No. 1) 1994, No. 368 Marine Safety ActÐ 5130 Marine Safety (Private Pleasure Vessels) Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 1994, No. 344 Medical ActÐ 5131 Medical Board of Queensland Amendment ByÐlaw (No. 1) 1994, No. 338 Motorways Agreements ActÐ 5132 Motorways Agreements (Variation) Regulation (No. 2) 1994, No. 353 Nature Conservation ActÐ 5133 Proclamation Ð section 164A of the Act commences 14 October 1994, No. 362 Primary Producers’ Co–operative Associations ActÐ 5134 Primary Producers’ Cooperative Associations (Port Curtis CoÐoperative Dairy Association Limited) Regulation 1994, No. 359 Primary Producers’ Organisation and Marketing ActÐ 5135 Primary Producers’ Organisation and Marketing (Commercial Fishers General Levy) Notice 1994, No. 369 Public Trustee ActÐ 5136 Public Trustee Amendment Regulation (No. 2) 1994, No. 354 Rural Lands Protection ActÐ 5137 Rural Lands Protection Amendment Regulation (No. 2) 1994, No. 361 Stock ActÐ 5138 Stock (Cattle Tick) Amendment Notice (No. 2) 1994, No. 363 5139 Stock (Infected Area) Amendment Notice (No. 1) 1994, No. 352 5140 Stock (Infected Area) Amendment Notice (No. 2) 1994, No. 357 5141 Stock (Infected Area) Notice 1994, No. 350 5142 Stock (Infected Area Repeal) Notice 1994, No. 367 194 Register of Tabled Papers Ð First Session Ð FortyÐSeventh Parliament

Superannuation (Government and Other Employees) ActÐ 5143 Superannuation (Government and Other Employees) Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 1994, No. 328 Superannuation (State Public Sector) ActÐ 5144 Superannuation (State Public Sector) Amendment Regulation (No. 2) 1994, No. 329 Surveyors ActÐ 5145 Surveyors Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 1994, No. 346 Water Resources ActÐ 5146 Water Resources (A J Bush & Sons (Manufactures) Pty Ltd) Regulation 1994, No. 336 5147 Water Resources (East Deeral Drainage Area and Board) Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 1994, No. 335 5148 Water Resources (Yambocully Water Board) Amendment Regulation (No. 2) 1994, No. 334 Workplace Health and Safety ActÐ 5149 Workplace Health and Safety (Codes of Practice Approval) Amendment Notice (No. 3) 1994, No. 340

GOVERNMENT P APERS The following papers were tabled— (a) Minister for Tourism, Sport and Racing (Mr Gibbs)— 5150 Report on his visit to the USA and Canada during the period 11Ð27 August 1994 (b) Minister for Health (Mr Hayward)— 5151 Queensland Mental Health Plan 5152 Review of the Mental Health Act Ð Green Paper Discussion Papers— 5153 Poisons Regulation 1973 5154 Review of Legislation relating to NonÐGovernment Nursing Homes

M INISTERIAL S TATEMENTS 5155 (a) Treasurer (Mr De Lacy), by leave, made a ministerial statement relating to the June quarter Queensland State Accounts. Paper : Mr De Lacy, during his statement, tabled the following paper— 5156 # Queensland State Accounts Ð June quarter 1994 5157 (b) Minister for Tourism, Sport and Racing (Mr Gibbs), by leave, made a ministerial statement relating to the World Masters Games. 5158 (c) Minister for Justice and AttorneyÐGeneral and Minister for the Arts (Mr Wells), by leave, made a ministerial statement foreshadowing amendments to the Common Law Practice Act 1867 to give Queensland de factos the same legal rights as married partners to sue for the wrongful loss of their spouse.

P ERSONAL E XPLANATION 5159 Mr Beattie made a personal explanation relating to an affidavit he tabled on 15 February 1994 containing allegations concerning Councillor Ray Stevens of the Albert Shire Council. Papers: Mr Beattie, during his speech, tabled the following papers— 5160 # Letter, dated 4 October 1994, from Councillor R A Stevens, Mayor, Albert Shire Council refuting claims by Mr Robin Rothe 5161 # Copy of account for Councillor R A Stevens from the Hilton International Hotel for the period 21 to 24 October 1990 5162 # Statutory declaration by John Norman Cohen denying Mr Rothe’s allegations

QUESTIONS Paper : Deputy Leader of the Coalition (Mrs Sheldon) tabled the following paper— 5163 # Minute, dated 12 October 1994, outlining issues to be discussed at a meeting with the Minister for Family Services and Aboriginal and Islander Affairs (Ms Warner) at Yungabah Register of Tabled Papers Ð First Session Ð FortyÐSeventh Parliament 195

ADJOURNMENT Treasurer (Mr De Lacy) moved Ð That the House do now adjourn. Papers: Mr Connor, during his speech, tabled the following papers— 5164 # Letter, dated 14 October 1994, from H S Givney, Director, Allaway Five Pty Ltd concerning the Givney Collection Ð Taka Jewel Box 5165 # Letter, dated 17 October 1994, from Australasian Franchises Association Limited concerning Harold Givney of Taka Jewel Box

WEDNESDAY, 19 OCTOBER 1994

Q UEENSLAND AUDIT O FFICE Ð REPORT Mr Speaker tabled the following report— 5184 Queensland Audit Office Ð Annual Report for 1993Ð94

P ETITIONS The following petitions, lodged with the Clerk by the Members indicated, were received— 5185 Ms Simpson, from 1,179 petitioners, praying that the Parliament of Queensland will reassess bus safety legislation and introduce more stringent safety regulations. 5186 Mr Stoneman, from 5,766 petitioners, praying that the Parliament of Queensland immediately withdraw and amend legislation that prohibits fishing as an activity in all streams contained within National Parks. 5187 Mrs Gamin, from 586 petitioners, praying that the Parliament of Queensland take necessary action to boost Police numbers in southern areas of the Gold Coast City Council and Albert Shire. 5188 Mr Slack, from 204 petitioners, praying that the Parliament of Queensland will actively maintain legal sanctuary and permanent preservation for all native animals and plants in Queensland National Parks and revoke all sections of Acts which appear to allow hunting or gathering of native wildlife. 5189 Mr J Goss, from 96 petitioners, praying that the Parliament of Queensland will take action to rescind proposals to site the eastern tollway in either Logan City or Redland Shire and ensure that the Pacific Highway is upgraded to include mass transit systems between Brisbane and the Gold Coast.

GOVERNMENT P APERS The following papers were tabled— (a) Treasurer (Mr De Lacy)— Annual Reports for 1993–94— 5190 Suncorp Insurance and Finance 5191 Queensland Machine Gaming Commission (b) Minister for Health (Mr Hayward)— 5192-5193 Review of the Medical Act 1939 Ð Discussion Paper and Executive Summary

M INISTERIAL S TATEMENT 5194 Minister for Family Services and Aboriginal and Islander Affairs (Ms Warner), by leave, made a ministerial statement relating to the closure of the Basil Stafford Centre at Wacol and the release of a draft policy statement and planning framework on institutional reform.

QUESTIONS Paper : Premier and Minister for Economic and Trade Development (Mr W Goss) tabled the following paper— 5195 # Queensland Health Acute Public Patient Activity Ð Yearly comparisons for admissions, occupied bed days and average length of stay

5166-5167 FIRE S ERVICE L EGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Deputy Premier, Minister for Emergency Services and Minister for Rural Communities and Consumer Affairs (Mr Burns) moved Ð That leave be granted to bring in a Bill for an Act to amend the Fire Service Act 1990 and other Acts. Bill and Explanatory Notes presented by Mr Burns, Bill read a first time and ordered to be printed. 196 Register of Tabled Papers Ð First Session Ð FortyÐSeventh Parliament

5168-5169 FINANCIAL AGREEMENT BILL Treasurer (Mr De Lacy) moved Ð That leave be granted to bring in a Bill for an Act to approve an agreement between the Commonwealth, States and Territories, and for other purposes. Bill and Explanatory Notes presented by Mr De Lacy, Bill read a first time and ordered to be printed.

5170-5171 LIQUOR AMENDMENT BILL (NO. 2) Minister for Tourism, Sport and Racing (Mr Gibbs) moved Ð That leave be granted to bring in a Bill for an Act to amend the Liquor Act 1992, and for another purpose. Bill and Explanatory Notes presented by Mr Gibbs, Bill read a first time and ordered to be printed.

5172-5173 ELECTRICITY BILL Minister for Minerals and Energy (Mr McGrady) moved Ð That leave be granted to bring in a Bill for an Act about the electricity industry and use of electricity, and for related purposes. Bill and Explanatory Notes presented by Mr McGrady, Bill read a first time and ordered to be printed.

5174-5175 TRANSPORT O PERATIONS (MARINE P OLLUTION) BILL Minister for Transport and Minister Assisting the Premier on Economic and Trade Development (Mr Hamill) moved Ð That leave be granted to bring in a Bill for an Act to protect Queensland’s marine and coastal environment by minimising deliberate and negligent discharges of ship-sourced pollutants into coastal waters, and for related purposes. Bill and Explanatory Notes presented by Mr Hamill, Bill read a first time and ordered to be printed.

5176-5177 CRIMINAL JUSTICE AMENDMENT BILL Minister for Justice, AttorneyÐGeneral and Minister for the Arts (Mr Wells) moved Ð That leave be granted to bring in a Bill for an Act to amend the Criminal Justice Act 1989. Bill and Explanatory Notes presented by Mr Wells, Bill read a first time and ordered to be printed.

5178-5179 VALUATION OF L AND AMENDMENT BILL Minister for Lands (Mr Smith) moved Ð That leave be granted to bring in a Bill for an Act to amend the Valuation of Land Act 1944. Bill and Explanatory Notes presented by Mr Smith, Bill read a first time and ordered to be printed.

5180-5181 PUBLIC S ECTOR E THICS BILL Premier and Minister for Economic and Trade Development (Mr W Goss) moved Ð That leave be granted to bring in a Bill for an Act about public sector ethics and conduct. Bill and Explanatory Notes presented by Mr W Goss, Bill read a first time and ordered to be printed.

5182-5183 WHISTLEBLOWERS P ROTECTION BILL Premier and Minister for Economic and Trade Development (Mr W Goss) moved Ð That leave be granted to bring in a Bill for an Act to protect whistleblowers and for other purposes. Bill and Explanatory Notes presented by Mr W Goss, Bill read a first time and ordered to be printed.

THURSDAY, 20 OCTOBER 1994

P ETITIONS The following petitions, lodged with the Clerk by the Members indicated, were received— 5196 Mr Beattie, from 54 petitioners, praying that the Parliament of Queensland will provide the women of Queensland with a choice in birthing options and consider its role in the continuing existence of Boothville. Register of Tabled Papers Ð First Session Ð FortyÐSeventh Parliament 197

5197 Mr Santoro, from 51 petitioners, praying that the statutory prohibition on the production and usage of cannabis be continued.

GOVERNMENT P APER The following paper was tabled— Minister for Primary Industries (Mr Casey)— 5198 Queensland Dairy Authority Ð Annual Report for 1993Ð94

W ITHDRAWAL OF NOTICE OF M OTION Chairman of the Subordinate Legislation Committee (Mr J Sullivan), by leave, withdrew Notice of Motion No. 1 for the disallowance of the South Bank Corporation Amendment ByÐlaw (No. 1) 1994 and made a statement relating thereto. Paper : Mr Sullivan, during his statement, tabled the following paper— 5199 # Responses received by the Subordinate Legislation Committee in response to the Committee’s Report on the Review of the South Bank Corporation Amendment By–law (No. 1) 1994 and the Committee’s response to the matters raised in correspondence relating to the South Bank Corporation Amendment ByÐlaw (No. 1) 1994

PERSONAL E XPLANATION Mr Campbell made a personal explanation relating to the activities of Arnold Neal of Financial Services, Raymond Goldring, Managing Director of Finance and Mortgage Services, Anthony J Twohill of Anthony J Twohill and Co and others in connection with an international loan scam. Papers: Mr Campbell, during his speech, tabled the following papers— 5200 # Various letters relating to the files of clients of Arnold Neal of Finance Services and Raymond Goldring of Finance and Mortgage Services

FRIDAY, 21 OCTOBER 1994

P ETITIONS The following petitions, lodged with the Clerk by the Members indicated, were received— 5201 Mr Szczerbanik, from 101 petitioners, praying that the statutory prohibition on the production and usage of cannabis be continued. 5202 Mr Lingard, from 325 petitioners, praying that the Parliament of Queensland address the concerns of the citizens of Townsville about the proposed Drug and Alcohol Centre, on Site A, Old Common Road Townsville, by finding an alternative site. 5203 Ms Simpson, from 1,005 petitioners, praying that the Parliament of Queensland act to ensure public transport on the Sunshine Coast is improved for the benefit of the people, particularly the elderly and children.

G OVERNMENT P APERS The following papers were tabled— (a) Treasurer (Mr De Lacy)— 5204 Mortgage Secondary Market Board Ð Annual Report for 1993Ð94 (b) Minister for Justice and Attorney–General and Minister for the Arts (Mr Wells)— Annual Reports for 1993Ð94 5205 Court of Appeal 5206 Litigation Reform Commission 5207 Supreme Court Library Committee 5208 Lay Observer

I NDUSTRIAL RELATIONS AMENDMENT BILL Order of the day read for the adjourned debate on the motion of the Minister for Employment, Training and Industrial Relations (Mr Foley) Ð That the Bill be now read a second time. Papers: Mr Rowell, during his speech, tabled the following papers— 5209-5210 # Various articles from The Herbert River Express concerning union membership in the sugar industry field sector 198 Register of Tabled Papers Ð First Session Ð FortyÐSeventh Parliament

TUESDAY, 25 OCTOBER 1994

P APER TABLED DURING THE RECESS Mr Speaker informed the House that the following paper, received during the recess, had been tabled by the Clerk on the date indicated— 24 October 1994— 5211 Trustees of the Funeral Benefit Trust Fund Ð Annual Report for 1993/94

P ETITIONS The following petitions, lodged with the Clerk by the Members indicated, were received— 5212 Mr Veivers, from 39 petitioners, praying that the Parliament of Queensland will (a) protect the rights of subcontractors and suppliers by amending the Legal Aid Act, ; (b) establish an insurance fund to guarantee full payment for goods and services; and (c) amend the Companies Act which shields directors from litigation. 5213 Mr J Sullivan, from 1668 petitioners, praying for a delay in the logging of pine forests from Bribie Island until (a) a total upgrade of the Bribie Island Ð Caboolture declared main road is completed; (b) the quality of lifestyle of those who reside in the vicinity of the road is protected; (c) the removal of timber is supervised by the Department of Environment and Heritage to minimise the ecological damage; (d) community interest groups are advised in writing of the present permissible use of the land to be logged; and (e) the widest possible consultation is entered into with community interest groups in the event that the permissible use is to be altered.

S TATUTORY I NSTRUMENTS The following statutory instruments were tabled by the Clerk— Fauna Conservation Act— 5214 Fauna Conservation Amendment Regulation (No. 5) 1994, No. 375 Local Government (Capalaba Central Shopping Centre Zoning) Act— 5215 Local Government (Capalaba Central Shopping Centre Zoning) Regulation 1994, No. 372 National Parks and Wildlife Act— 5216 National Park 31 County of Palmerston (Extension) Order 1994, No. 373 5217 National Park 191 Counties of Bentinck and Clive (Extension) Order (No. 2) 1994, No. 374 Stock Act— 5218 Stock Amendment Regulation (No. 2) 1994, No. 376 Transport Infrastructure (Railways) Act— 5219 Transport Infrastructure (Railways) Regulation 1994, No. 371 Transport Infrastructure (Roads) Act— 5220 Transport Infrastructure (Roads) Amendment Regulation (No. 5) 1994, No. 370

GOVERNMENT P APERS The following papers were tabled— (a) Minister for Lands (Mr Smith)— Annual Reports for 1993–94— 5221 Department of Lands 5222 Surveyors Board of Queensland (b) Minister for Minerals and Energy (Mr McGrady)— Annual Reports for 1993–94— 5223 Department of Minerals and Energy 5224 Queensland Coal Board

M INISTERIAL S TATEMENTS Refer to (a) Premier and Minister for Economic and Trade Development (Mr W Goss), by Hansard leave, made a ministerial statement relating to the Gateway Arterial bus accident. Mr W Goss moved Ð That the House take note of the statement. Leader of the Opposition (Mr Borbidge) was given equal time to reply to the statement. 5225 (b) Minister for Tourism, Sport and Racing (Mr Gibbs), by leave, made a ministerial statement relating to the Government’s decision to introduce legislation to complement the Commonwealth’s drug–scanning program. Register of Tabled Papers Ð First Session Ð FortyÐSeventh Parliament 199

5226 (c) Minister for Transport and Minister Assisting the Premier on Economic and Trade Development (Mr Hamill), by leave, made a ministerial statement relating to the Gateway Arterial bus accident on 24 October 1994.

INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS AMENDMENT BILL Order of the day read for the adjourned debate on the motion of the Minister for Employment, Training and Industrial Relations (Mr Foley) Ð That the Bill be now read a second time. Debate resumed. Paper : Minister for Employment, Training and Industrial Relations (Mr Foley) tabled the following paper— 5227 # Article from The CourierÐMail dated 5 February 1994, entitled “Industrial rules change slated”

WEDNESDAY, 26 OCTOBER 1994

P ETITIONS The following petitions, lodged with the Clerk by the Members indicated, were received— 5228 Mr Burns, from 534 petitioners, praying that Green Island and surrounding reefs be protected from coral mining. 5229 Mr J Goss, from 427 petitioners, praying that the current directive to remove the Bald Hills State School residence be rescinded and that the building be preserved until (a) additional land is required; (b) the new library is built; and (c) the current library building is available for special uses and after school care. 5230 Mr Littleproud, from 17 petitioners, praying that appropriate steps be taken to ensure that prisoners serve the full sentence handed down by the courts upon a conviction. 5231 Mr Rowell, from 31 petitioners, praying that recreational fishing be exempted from provisions of the Nature Conservation Act. 5232 Mr Rowell, from 1,612 petitioners, praying that the Parliament of Queensland will withdraw and amend current legislation so as to provide for continued public access to waters in National Parks for fishing and recreation. 5233 Mr Santoro, from 59 petitioners, praying that the statutory prohibition on the production and usage of cannabis be continued. 5234 Mrs Sheldon, from 109 petitioners, praying that any application to construct the proposed Bell’s Creek Arterial Toll Road be refused.

G OVERNMENT P APERS The following papers were tabled— (a) Treasurer (Mr De Lacy)— 5235 Queensland Industry Development Corporation Ð Annual Report for 1993Ð94 (b) Minister for Education (Mr Comben)— 5236 Report on overseas visit to Papua New Guinea during the period 9 to 10 October 1994 (c) Minister for Health (Mr Hayward)— Annual Reports for 1993–94— 5237 Townsville General Hospital Foundation 5238 Princess Alexandra Hospital Research and Development Foundation

M INISTERIAL S TATEMENTS 5239 (a) Premier and Minister for Economic and Trade Development (Mr W Goss), by leave, made a ministerial statement relating to his recent visit to Japan during the period 10 to 16 October 1994. Paper : Mr W Goss during his speech tabled the following paper— 5240 # Meeting notes relating to his recent visit to Japan - 10 to 16 October 1994 5241 (b) Minister for Transport and Minister Assisting the Premier on Economic and Trade Development (Mr Hamill), by leave, made a ministerial statement relating to investigations into the bus accident on the Gateway Arterial Road and actions already under way. 200 Register of Tabled Papers Ð First Session Ð FortyÐSeventh Parliament

QUESTIONS Paper : Treasurer (Mr De Lacy) tabled the following paper— 5242 # Queensland Treasury Ð Interstate comparison of taxes, fees and fines, dated September 1994 Papers: Deputy Leader of the Coalition (Mrs Sheldon) tabled the following papers— 5243 # Answer to a Question on Notice from Mr Quinn relating to actual numbers of fullÐtime teachers employed in the State education system 5244 # ALP Ð Education Policy

AGRICULTURAL COLLEGES BILL Order of the day read for the adjourned debate on the motion of the Minister for Employment, Training and Industrial Relations (Mr Foley) Ð That the Bill be now read a second time. Debate resumed. Papers: Minister for Employment, Training and Industrial Relations (Mr Foley), during his speech, tabled the following papers— 5245 # Vocational Education, Training and Employment Commission Ð Social Justice Policy and Implementation Strategy for the Vocational Education, Training and Employment System, dated October 1993 5246 # A review of Queensland’s Rural Training Schools Ð Report prepared by G I Alexander

ADJOURNMENT Minister for Employment, Training and Industrial Relations (Mr Foley) moved Ð That the House do now adjourn. Debate ensued. Papers: Mr Horan, during his speech, tabled the following papers— 5247 # Document entitled “Abortion after 20 weeks in Clinical Practice: Practical, Ethical and Legal Issues”, by Dr David Grundmann, Medical Director, Planned Parenthood of Australia 5248 # Patient Information Brochure - Planned Parenthood of Australia 5249 # Conference invitation from Monash University, Centre for Human Bioethics regarding ethical issues in prenatal diagnosis and the termination of pregnancy 5250 # Sections of the Registration of Births, Deaths and Marriages Act 1962, the Health Act 1937 and the Criminal Code Act 1899 relating to the unlawful killing of children 5251 # Surgical procedure description of surgical abortion from National Abortion Conference paper (Dallas, Texas - 1992) by Dr Martin Ilaskell

THURSDAY, 27 OCTOBER 1994

P ETITIONS The following petitions, lodged with the Clerk by the Members indicated, were received— 5260 Mr Beanland, from 2,493 petitioners, praying that the Parliament of Queensland will take action to ensure that there be (a) punishment, not reward, for perpetrators of violent crimes, and (b) truth in sentencing with no parole. 5261 Mr Stoneman, from 393 petitioners, praying that the Parliament of Queensland will withdraw and amend current legislation to provide for continued public access to waters in National Parks for fishing and recreation.

G OVERNMENT P APER The following paper was tabled— Minister for Justice and Attorney–General and Minister for the Arts (Mr Wells)— 5262 Criminal Justice Commission Ð Annual Report for 1993Ð94

M INISTERIAL S TATEMENTS 5263 (a) Deputy Premier, Minister for Emergency Services and Minister for Rural Communities and Consumer Affairs (Mr Burns), by leave, made a ministerial statement relating to the National Working Party on the sale of mailing lists. Paper : Mr Burns, during his statement, tabled the following paper— 5264 # Working Party on the sale of mailing lists Ð Report to the Ministerial Council on Consumer Affairs, dated July 1994 Register of Tabled Papers Ð First Session Ð FortyÐSeventh Parliament 201

5265 (b) Treasurer (Mr De Lacy), by leave, made a ministerial statement relating to the first annual economic report on the Queensland Economy prepared by Queensland Treasury. Paper : Mr De Lacy, during his statement, tabled the following paper— 5266 # 1994 Annual Economic Report Ð The Queensland Economy 5267 (c) Minister for Primary Industries (Mr Casey), by leave, made a ministerial statement relating to his recent overseas visit, with a primary industry trade delegation, to a number of Asian countries during the period 13 to 30 September 1994. Paper : Mr Casey, during his statement, tabled the following paper— 5268 # Itinerary for Minister for Primary Industries for an official visit to Hong Kong, China, Japan, South Korea, Vietnam and Singapore

NOTICES OF M OTION Paper : Mr Littleproud tabled the following paper— 5269 # Townsville and Thuringowa Community Health Centre – Newsletter entitled “Healthy Hipster Sisters”

TRAVELSAFE COMMITTEE Ð ANNUAL REPORT FOR 1993Ð94 Chairman of the Travelsafe Committee (Mr Ardill) tabled the following paper— 5270 Travelsafe Committee Ð Annual Report for 1993Ð94

P ARLIAMENTARY COMMITTEE OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS Ð REPORT ON THE ENGAGEMENT AND USE OF EXTERNAL CONSULTANTS BY THE QUEENSLAND PUBLIC SECTOR Chairman of the Parliamentary Committee of Public Accounts (Mr Hollis) tabled the following paper— Parliamentary Committee of Public Accounts— 5271 Report on the engagement and use of external consultants by the Queensland Public Sector 5272-5274 Submissions, consultancy questionnaire responses, documents tabled during public hearings and correspondence provided to the Committee during the inquiry

P ARLIAMENTARY CRIMINAL JUSTICE COMMITTEE Ð REPORT, MINUTES OF EVIDENCE AND SUBMISSIONS RECEIVED Chairman of the Parliamentary Criminal Justice Committee (Mr Davies) tabled the following papers— 5275 Report on visit to Wellington, Auckland, Adelaide and Sydney during the period 9 to 17 October 1994 5276-5277 Minutes of evidence (transcript of proceedings) taken and submissions received in relation to the Committee’s review of Volume IV of the Criminal Justice Commission’s Report on Police Powers in Queensland 5278 Supplementary submission from the Criminal Justice Commission on the Committee’s three year review of the Commission’s activities

Q UESTIONS Papers: Mr Springborg tabled the following papers— 5279 # Letters (2) from real estate agents relating to the effect of high voltage overhead power lines on rural land values Paper : Mrs McCauley tabled the following paper— 5280 # Schedule of proposed fees for tick control

M INISTERIAL S TATEMENT 5281 Minister for Transport and Minister Assisting the Premier on Economic and Trade Development (Mr Hamill), by leave, made a ministerial statement relating to a recall of buses of a similar design to that involved in the accident on the Gateway Arterial Road.

5252-5253 BUILDING UNITS AND G ROUP T ITLES BILL Minister for Lands (Mr Smith) moved Ð That leave be granted to bring in a Bill for an Act providing for the establishment and administration of community titles schemes, and for other purposes. Bill and Explanatory Notes presented by Mr Smith, Bill read a first time and ordered to be printed. 202 Register of Tabled Papers Ð First Session Ð FortyÐSeventh Parliament

5254-5255 AGRICULTURAL AND V ETERINARY CHEMICALS (QUEENSLAND) BILL Minister for Primary Industries (Mr Casey) moved Ð That leave be granted to bring in a Bill for an Act to apply certain Commonwealth laws about agricultural and veterinary chemical products as Queensland laws, and for other purposes Bill and Explanatory Notes presented by Mr Casey, Bill read a first time and ordered to be printed.

5256-5257 AGRICULTURAL S TANDARDS BILL Minister for Primary Industries (Mr Casey) moved Ð That leave be granted to bring in a Bill for an Act to provide for the making of agricultural standards and for other agricultural matters Bill and Explanatory Notes presented by Mr Casey, Bill read a first time and ordered to be printed.

5258-5259 JUDICIAL L EGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Minister for Justice and AttorneyÐGeneral and Minister for the Arts (Mr Wells) moved Ð That leave be granted to bring in a Bill for an Act to amend the Industrial Relations Act 1990, the Judges (Pensions and Long Leave) Act 1957, the Judges (Salaries and Allowances) Act 1967, the Land Act 1962 and the Supreme Court of Queensland Act 1991 Mr De Lacy presented the following message from the Governor— 5282 "MESSAGE JUDICIAL LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Section 18, Constitution Act 1867 LENEEN FORDE GOVERNOR Bill and Explanatory Notes presented by Mr De Lacy, Bill read a first time and ordered to be printed.

ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH (INCORPORATION OF CHURCH E NTITIES) BILL Order of the day read for the adjourned debate on the motion of the Deputy Premier, Minister for Emergency Services and Minister for Rural Communities and Consumer Affairs (Mr Burns) Ð That the Bill be now read a second time. Debate resumed. Paper : Mr Beattie, during his speech, tabled the following paper— 5283 # Memorandum to school principals dated 5 October 1994 from the University of Queensland relating to the need for a principal’s report in support of applicants for the Bachelor of Physiotherapy course

CREDIT AMENDMENT BILL Order of the day read for the adjourned debate on the motion of the Deputy Premier, Minister for Emergency Services and Minister for Rural Communities and Consumer Affairs (Mr Burns) Ð That the Bill be now read a second time. Debate resumed. Papers: Mr Beattie, during his speech, tabled the following papers— 5284 # Brochure from Queensland Financial Counselling Services 5285 # Extract from the Lifeline Brisbane Annual Report 1994 5286 # Letter dated 10 June 1994 from the President of the National Board of Australian National Lifeline Fund and extracts from the National Lifeline Report Paper : Mr Burns, during his speech, tabled the following paper— 5287 # Schedule of Community Housing Projects funded from the Auctioneers and Agents Fidelity Guarantee Fund

APPROPRIATION BILL (NO. 2) Order of the day read for the adjourned debate on the motion of the Treasurer (Mr De Lacy) Ð That the Bill be now read a second time. Debate resumed. Papers: Mr J Goss, during his speech, tabled the following papers— 5288 # Letters of objection (19) in relation to the proposed link between the Southeast Freeway and the proposed Eastern Tollway Register of Tabled Papers Ð First Session Ð FortyÐSeventh Parliament 203

LOTTERIES BILL Order of the day read for the adjourned debate on the motion of the Treasurer (Mr De Lacy) Ð That the Bill be now read a second time. Debate resumed. Paper : Mr De Lacy tabled the following paper— 5289 # Letter, dated 11 February 1994, from the AuditorÐGeneral relating to the results of the audit of the accounts of the Golden Casket Art Union Office

FRIDAY, 28 OCTOBER 1994

CRIMINAL JUSTICE COMMISSION Ð REPORT ON ELECTRONIC SURVEILLANCE AND OTHER INVESTIGATIVE PROCEDURES Mr Speaker tabled the following paper— 5296 Criminal Justice Commission Ð Report on a review of police powers in Queensland Ð Volume V: Electronic Surveillance and other Investigative Procedures

P ETITIONS The following petitions, lodged with the Clerk by the Members indicated, were received— 5297 Mr Santoro, from 28 petitioners, praying that the statutory prohibition on the production and usage of cannabis be continued. 5298 Mr Pitt, from 129 petitioners, praying that the Parliament of Queensland will take action against the Mayor and Council of Eacham Shire to (a) cease the planned sewerage scheme in Yungaburra; (b) provide clean and regular supplies of water to the township; and (c) instruct independent and acceptable persons to investigate the high level of rates.

GOVERNMENT P APERS The following papers were tabled— (a) Premier and Minister for Economic and Trade Development (Mr W Goss)— Annual Reports for 1993–94— 5299 Department of the Premier, Economic and Trade Development 5300 Office of the Cabinet 5301 Office of the Queensland Parliamentary Counsel 5302 Public Sector Management Commission 5303 Queensland Public Sector Training Council 5304 Bikeways Project Board 5305 South Bank Corporation 5306 Trustees of the Parliamentary Contributory Superannuation Fund Ð Financial Statements for 1993Ð94 (b) Treasurer (Mr De Lacy)— 5307 Reports on overseas visits to Japan and New Zealand (c) Minister for Tourism, Sport and Racing (Mr Gibbs)— 5308 Totalisator Administration Board of Queensland Ð Annual Report for 1993Ð94 (d) Minister for Education (Mr Comben)— 5309 Department of Education, Queensland Ð Annual Report for 1993Ð94 (e) Minister for Administrative Services (Mr Milliner)— Annual Reports for 1993–94— 5310 Administrative Services Department 5311 Board of Professional Engineers of Queensland (f) Minister for Health (Mr Hayward)— Annual Reports for 1993Ð94 5312 Queensland Institute of Medical Research Council 5313 Queensland Institute of Medical Research Trust 5314 The Royal Children’s Hospital Foundation (g) Minister for Employment, Training and Industrial Relations (Mr Foley)— Annual Reports for 1993–94— 5315 Department of Employment, Vocational Education, Training and Industrial Relations 5316 TAFE Queensland 5317 Vocational Education, Training and Employment Commission 5318 Workers’ Compensation Board of Queensland 204 Register of Tabled Papers Ð First Session Ð FortyÐSeventh Parliament

M INISTERIAL S TATEMENTS 5319 (a) Minister for Lands (Mr Smith), by leave, made a ministerial statement relating to his recent official visit to North America during the period 24 September to 6 October 1994. 5320 (b) Minister for Health (Mr Hayward), by leave, made a ministerial statement relating to his recent official visit to Japan and Singapore.

P ARLIAMENTARY COMMITTEE OF PUBLIC WORKS Ð REPORT ON STAGE 5 OF THE Q UEENSLAND CULTURAL CENTRE Chairman of the Parliamentary Committee of Public Works (Ms Spence) tabled the following paper— Parliamentary Committee of Public Works— 5321 Report on stage 5 of the Queensland Cultural Centre 5322 Transcript of proceedings in relation to development of stage 5, Queensland Cultural Centre

P ARLIAMENTARY CRIMINAL JUSTICE COMMITTEE Ð STATEMENT BY CHAIRMAN Chairman of the Parliamentary Criminal Justice Committee (Mr Davies), by leave, made a statement refuting a claim that the Parliamentary Criminal Justice Committee has the power to direct the Criminal Justice Commission to undertake investigations. Papers: Mr Davies, during his statement, tabled the following papers— 5323 # Letter, dated 6 December 1993, from Chairman of the Criminal Justice Commission containing a legal opinion on whether the Parliamentary Criminal Justice Committee has the power to direct the Criminal Justice Commission to undertake, or to continue to conduct, any specific complaint or matter of investigation 5324 # Legal opinion by R V Hanson, QC on the power of the Parliamentary Criminal Justice Committee to give directions to the Criminal Justice Commission

QUESTIONS Papers: Minister for Employment, Training and Industrial Relations (Mr Foley) tabled the following papers— 5325-5329 # Details of various seminars and briefings organised by DEVITIR during 1993Ð94 5330-5332 # Details of office furniture and appliances sold after the Industrial Commission moved to new premises Paper : Treasurer (Mr De Lacy) tabled the following paper— 5333 # Report by the Chairperson of the Gaming Machine Community Benefit Fund relating to funding of programs and projects that are aimed at alleviating the social effects of drought

5290-5291 BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY (PORTABLE LONG SERVICE LEAVE) AMENDMENT BILL Minister for Employment, Training and Industrial Relations (Mr Foley) moved Ð That leave be granted to bring in a Bill for an Act to amend the Building and Construction Industry (Portable Long Service Leave) Act 1991 Bill and Explanatory Notes presented by Mr Foley, Bill read a first time and ordered to be printed.

5292-5293 WORKERS’ COMPENSATION AMENDMENT BILL Minister for Employment, Training and Industrial Relations (Mr Foley) moved Ð That leave be granted to bring in a Bill for an Act to amend the Workers’ Compensation Act 1990 Bill and Explanatory Notes presented by Mr Foley, Bill read a first time and ordered to be printed.

5294-5295 ANZAC DAY BILL Minister for Employment, Training and Industrial Relations (Mr Foley) moved Ð That leave be granted to bring in a Bill for an Act to continue Anzac Day as a day of commemoration, and for other purposes Bill and Explanatory Notes presented by Mr Foley, Bill read a first time and ordered to be printed. Register of Tabled Papers Ð First Session Ð FortyÐSeventh Parliament 205

TUESDAY, 15 NOVEMBER 1994

ASSENT TO BILLS 5421 Letter from the Governor was reported, informing the Assembly that Her Excellency the Governor had, in the name of Her Majesty, assented to the following Bills on the date indicated—

P APERS TABLED DURING THE RECESS Mr Speaker informed the House that the following papers, received during the recess, had been tabled by the Clerk on the dates indicated— 31 October 1994— Annual Reports for 1993–94— 5334 Queensland Treasury 5335 Building and Construction Industry Portable Long Service Leave Board 1 November 1994— 5336 Queensland Government Superannuation Schemes Ð Annual Reports for 1993Ð94 (Incorporating the Annual Reports of the Government Superannuation Office (Qld), Board of Trustees of the State Public Sector Superannuation Scheme, Board of Trustees of the Government Officers’ Superannuation Scheme, and the State Service Superannuation Board) 3 November 1994— Annual Reports for 1993–94— 5337 Board of Architects of Queensland 5338 Queensland Treasury Corporation: Accounts and Controlled Entities 4 November 1994— Annual Reports for 1993–94— 5339 Department of Primary Industries 5341 Timber Research and Development Advisory Council of Queensland 5340 Queensland Egg Industry Management Authority: Hen Quota Committee Ð Annual Report for the year ended 24 June 1994 7 November 1994— Annual Reports for 1993–94— 5342 Nominal Defendant (Queensland) 5343 Board of Senior Secondary School Studies Queensland 8 November 1994— 5344 Queensland Fish Management Authority Ð Annual Report for 1993Ð94 9 November 1994— Annual Reports for 1993–94— 5345 Parliamentary Service Commission 5346 Queensland Industry Development Corporation Ð Government Schemes Division Ð Venture Capital Fund 10 November 1994— Annual Reports for 1993–94— 5350 Royal Brisbane Hospital Research Foundation 5351 Chiropractors and Osteopaths Board of Queensland 5352 Dental Board of Queensland 5353 Dental Technicians and Dental Prosthetists Board of Queensland 5354 Occupational Therapists Board of Queensland 5355 Optometrists Board of Queensland 5356 Pharmacy Board of Queensland 5357 Physiotherapists Board of Queensland 5358 Podiatrists Board of Queensland 5359 Speech Pathologists Board of Queensland 5347 Department of Minerals and Energy Ð Audited Financial Statements for 1993Ð94 5348 Queensland Coal Board Ð Audited Financial Statements for 1993Ð94 5349 Department of Minerals and Energy State Gas Pipeline Ð Financial Accounts for 1993Ð94 11 November 1994— Annual Reports for 1993–94— 5362 Emerald Rural Training School Board 5363 Longreach Rural Training School Board 5364 Lower Burdekin Rural Training School Board 206 Register of Tabled Papers Ð First Session Ð FortyÐSeventh Parliament

5365 South Queensland Rural Training School Board 5366 Greyhound Racing Control Board of Queensland 5360 Office of the Co-ordinator General 5368 Trustees of the Albion Park Paceway 5369 Queensland Harness Racing Board 5361 Erratum Ð Building and Construction Industry Portable Long Service Leave Board Annual Report for 1993Ð94 5367 Trustees of the Willows Paceway Ð Report for the period 1 July 1993 to 22 November 1993 14 November 1994— Annual Reports for 1993–94— 5371 Bundaberg Port Authority 5372 Cairns Port Authority 5393 Chairman of the Retail Shop Lease Tribunal 5391 Department of Business, Industry and Regional Development 5399 Department of Justice and AttorneyÐGeneral 5400 Electoral Commission of Queensland 5381 Gateway Bridge Company Limited 5373 Gladstone Port Authority 5401 Legal Aid Commission 5385 Local Government Grants Commission 5382 Logan Motorway Company Limited 5374 Mackay Port Authority 5394 Mediator of the Retail Shop Lease Mediation Panel 5386 Office of Local Government Commissioner 5402 Perpetual Trustees Australia Limited 5375 Port of Brisbane Authority 5376 Ports Corporation of Queensland 5403 Public Trustee of Queensland 5404 Queensland Art Gallery Board of Trustees 5387 Queensland Building Services Authority 5384 Department of Housing, Local Government and Planning 5379 Department of Transport 5396 Queensland Electricity Commission 5395 Queensland Emergency Services 5405 Queensland Law Reform Commission 5388 Queensland Local Government Superannuation Board 5406 Queensland Museum Board of Trustees 5407 Queensland Performing Arts Trust 5380 Queensland Rail 5392 Queensland Small Business Corporation 5408 Queensland Tertiary Education Foundation 5389 Rental Bond Authority 5377 Rockhampton Port Authority 5383 Sunshine Motorway Company Limited 5409 Tertiary Entrance Procedures Authority 5378 Townsville Port Authority 5390 Trustees of the Local Governments Debt Redemption Fund 5370 Criminal Justice Commission Ð Report on an Investigation conducted by the Honourable R H Matthews QC into the Improper Disposal of Liquid Waste in South-east Queensland. Volume II: Transportation and Disposal 5397 Nurses Registration Board of Queensland Ð Annual Report for the period 1 July 1993 to 31 October 1993 5398 Queensland Nursing Council Ð Annual Report for the period 1 November 1993 to 30 June 1994

PETITIONS The following petitions, lodged with the Clerk by the Members indicated, were received— 5422 Mr Malone, from 91 petitioners, praying that the Parliament of Queensland will withdraw and amend current legislation so as to provide for continued public access to waters in National Parks for fishing and recreation. Register of Tabled Papers Ð First Session Ð FortyÐSeventh Parliament 207

5423 Mr Malone, from 756 petitioners, praying that effective penalties be introduced for repeat offenders and that costs, equal to damage caused in the perpetration of any crime, be paid by the parents of juvenile offenders. 5424 Mr Purcell, from 109 petitioners, praying that the statutory prohibition on the production and usage of cannabis be continued. 5425 Mrs Gamin, from 90 petitioners, praying that an embankment or sound barrier be constructed behind properties in Japonica Drive, Palm Beach which back on to the Pacific Highway before any works are undertaken to four-lane the highway in this vicinity.

S TATUTORY I NSTRUMENTS The following statutory instruments were tabled by the Clerk— District Courts Act— 5426 Districts Courts Amendment Rules (No. 1) 1994, No. 384 Freedom of Information Act— 5427 Freedom of Information Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 1994, No. 383 Government Owned Corporations Act— 5428 Government Owned Corporations Amendment Regulation (No. 3) 1994, No. 392 Industrial Relations Act— 5429 Industrial Relations Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 1994, No. 389 Lang Park Trust Act— 5430 Proclamation Ð the provisions of the Act that are not in force commence 28 October 1994, No. 377 Mineral Resources Act— 5431 Mineral Resources Amendment Regulation (No. 8) 1994, No. 394 Motor Vehicles Safety Act— 5432 Motor Vehicles Safety Regulation 1994, No. 382 Motor Vehicles Safety Amendment Act— 5433 Proclamation Ð the provisions of the Act that are not in force commence 28 October 1994, No. 381 National Parks and Wildlife Act— 5434 National Parks Amendment Regulation (No. 3) 1994, No. 390 Nursing Act— 5435 Nursing Amendment ByÐlaw (No. 4) 1994, No. 385 Recreation Areas Management Act— 5436 Recreation Areas Management Amendment Regulation (No. 2) 1994, No. 391 Retail Shop Leases Act— 5437 Proclamation Ð the provisions of the Act that are not in force commence 28 October 1994, No. 386 5438 Retail Shop Leases Regulation 1994, No. 387 Supreme Court Act— 5439 Solicitors’ Admission Rules Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 1994, No. 393 Transport Infrastructure Act and Transport Operations (Passenger Transport) Act— 5440 Proclamation Ð the provisions of the Acts which are not in force commence 7 November 1994, No. 378 Transport Infrastructure Act— 5441 Transport Infrastructure (Candidate GOC Port Authorities) Transitional Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 1994, No. 388 Transport Operations (Passenger Transport) Act— 5442 Transport Operations (Passenger Transport) Interim Standard 1994, No. 380 5443 Transport Operations (Passenger Transport) Regulation 1994, No. 379 Workplace Health and Safety Act— 5444 Workplace Health and Safety (Code of Practice for Recreational Diving at a Workplace) Revision Notice (No. 1) 1994, No. 395 5445 Workplace Health and Safety (Codes of Practice Approval) Amendment Notice (No. 4) 1994, No. 396

GOVERNMENT P APERS The following papers were tabled— (a) Minister for Transport and Minister Assisting the Premier on Economic and Trade Development (Mr Hamill)— 5446 Board of Inquiry Report on the circumstances and possible causes of a collision between two freight trains near Beerburrum on 28 July 1994 208 Register of Tabled Papers Ð First Session Ð FortyÐSeventh Parliament

(b) Minister for Housing, Local Government and Planning (Mr Mackenroth)— 5447 Deed executed on 9 September 1994 by Baptapp Pty Ltd, MEPC Australia Ltd and the Council of the Shire of Redland in accordance with s. 9(3) of the Local Government (Capalaba Central Shopping Centre Zoning) Act 1994 (c) Minister for Employment, Training and Industrial Relations (Mr Foley)— 5448 President of the Industrial Court in respect of the Industrial Court, the Industrial Relations Commission and the Industrial Registrar’s Office, Queensland – Annual Report for 1993Ð94

M INISTERIAL S TATEMENTS 5449 (a) Premier and Minister for Economic and Trade Development (Mr W Goss), by leave, made a ministerial statement relating to the recent acquisition of the Silver Plains property as a national park. 5450 (b) Treasurer and acting Minister for Emergency Services (Mr De Lacy), by leave, made a ministerial statement relating to the recent bush fires in southÐeast Queensland. 5451 (c) Minister for Transport and Minister Assisting the Premier on Economic and Trade Development (Mr Hamill), by leave, made a ministerial statement relating to Queensland Rail’s Annual Report for 1993–94. Paper : Minister for Transport and Minister Assisting the Premier on Economic and Trade Development (Mr Hamill), during his speech, tabled the following paper— 5452 # Schedule of Queensland Rail’s financial performance for 1989-90 to 1993-94

GENERAL BUSINESS Ð MATTERS OF P UBLIC I NTEREST The following Members addressed the House— Deputy Leader of the Coalition (Mrs Sheldon), Ms Power, Messrs Cooper, Bredhauer, Littleproud and Beattie. Papers: Mr Cooper, during his speech, tabled the following papers— 5453 # Documents (10) relating to the behaviour of prisoners within Unit B3 of the Lotus Glen Correctional Centre during a visit by Scout Association children Papers: Mr Littleproud, during his speech, tabled the following papers— 5454-5455 # Auditors reports on LinkÐup (Qld) Aboriginal Corporation dated 8 and 15 August 1994 5456 # LinkÐup (Qld) Aboriginal Corporation Co–ordinator’s reports for 1992Ð93 and 1993Ð94

ENVIRONMENTAL P ROTECTION BILL Order of the day read for the adjourned debate on the motion of the Minister for Environment and Heritage (Ms Robson) Ð That the Bill be now read a second time. Debate resumed. Paper : Mr Slack, during his speech, tabled the following paper— 5457 # Article from The CourierÐMail of 16 April 1994 entitled “Scientist tells CJC: I was not pressured” Papers: Mr Laming, during his speech, tabled the following papers— 5458 # Letter, dated 10 October 1994, from the Chief Executive Officer, Caloundra City Council expressing concern about the decision to devolve certain environmental management responsibilities to local government 5459 # Lead level in petrol and its effect on the community Ð reference sources

5410-5411 WINE I NDUSTRY BILL Minister for Tourism, Sport and Racing (Mr Gibbs) moved Ð That leave be granted to bring in a Bill for an Act about Queensland’s wine industry. Bill and Explanatory Notes presented by Mr Gibbs, Bill read a first time and ordered to be printed.

5412-5413 ACTS I NTERPRETATION (STATE COMMERCIAL ACTIVITIES) AMENDMENT BILL Treasurer (Mr De Lacy) moved Ð That leave be granted to bring in a Bill for an Act to amend the Acts Interpretation Act 1954, about the State’s powers, in particular its power to carry out commercial activities, and for other purposes. Bill and Explanatory Notes presented by Mr De Lacy, Bill read a first time and ordered to be printed. Register of Tabled Papers Ð First Session Ð FortyÐSeventh Parliament 209

5414-5415 FINANCIAL I NSTITUTIONS L EGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL (NO. 2) Treasurer (Mr De Lacy) moved Ð That leave be granted to bring in a Bill for an Act to amend the Financial Institutions Code. Bill and Explanatory Notes presented by Mr De Lacy, Bill read a first time and ordered to be printed.

5416-5417 TREASURY L EGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL (NO. 2) Treasurer (Mr De Lacy) moved Ð That leave be granted to bring in a Bill for an Act to amend certain Acts administered by the Treasurer. Bill and Explanatory Notes presented by Mr De Lacy, Bill read a first time and ordered to be printed.

5418-5419 LOCAL G OVERNMENT AMENDMENT BILL Minister for Housing, Local Government and Planning (Mr Mackenroth) moved Ð That leave be granted to bring in a Bill for an Act to amend the Local Government Act 1993. Bill and Explanatory Notes presented by Mr Mackenroth, Bill read a first time and ordered to be printed.

5420 STATUTE L AW (MISCELLANEOUS P ROVISIONS) BILL (NO. 2) Minister for Housing, Local Government and Planning (Mr Mackenroth) moved Ð That leave be granted to bring in a Bill for an Act to make various amendments of Queensland statute law and to repeal certain Acts. Bill and Explanatory Notes presented by Mr Mackenroth, Bill read a first time and ordered to be printed.

ADJOURNMENT Leader of the House (Mr Mackenroth) moved Ð That the House do now adjourn. Debate ensued. Paper: Mr Turner, during his speech, tabled the following paper— 5460 # Letter, dated 25 October 1994, from Bill Lyons, Geoffrey M Lyons & Company, concerning Kevin and Jean Hainke Papers: Mr Bennett, during his speech, tabled the following papers— 5461 # Newspaper articles, nurses’ reports and doctors’ reports in relation to the death of Mr Timothy John Bulbrook

WEDNESDAY, 16 NOVEMBER 1994

CRIMINAL JUSTICE COMMISSION Ð REPORT Mr Speaker tabled the following paper— 5472 Criminal Justice Commission Ð Report on an investigation into the tow truck and smash repair industries

P ETITIONS The following petitions, lodged with the Clerk by the Members indicated, were received— 5473 Mrs McCauley, from 334 petitioners, praying that action be taken to allow the operation of a Pub-Tab at the Eidsvold Hotel. 5474 Mr Pitt, from 20 petitioners, praying that the statutory prohibition on the production and usage of cannabis be continued. 5475 Mr Pitt, from 142 petitioners, praying that the Parliament of Queensland will take action against the Mayor and Council of Eacham Shire to (a) cease the planned sewerage scheme in Yungaburra; (b) provide clean and regular supplies of water to the township; and (c) instruct independent and acceptable persons to investigate the high level of rates. 5476 Mr Quinn, from 7 petitioners, praying that the Parliament of Queensland will ensure (a) that teachers are not suspended without pay prior to a court conviction or finding of fault by disciplinary procedures; (b) that there is a prompt investigation of complaints made against teachers; (c) that teachers are immediately informed of allegations made against them; (d) that action is taken to support teachers with a fair and effective disciplinary structure in the schools; and (e) that action is taken to penalise individuals who make frivolous or malicious complaints against teachers. 210 Register of Tabled Papers Ð First Session Ð FortyÐSeventh Parliament

5477 Mr Rowell, from 180 petitioners, praying that as a matter of priority, a bridge be constructed over Maria Creek linking the townships of Mission Beach and Kurrimine Beach. 5478 Mr Rowell, from 875 petitioners, praying for the provision of immediate funding to refurbish Cardwell’s Reef and Rainforest Centre to its original state. 5479 Mr Veivers, from 29 petitioners, praying that a referendum of ratepayers be conducted in areas affected by the proposed amalgamation of Albert and Gold Coast Shires and (a) that results of this referendum be binding on government, and (b) that the referendum wording include a no opinion vote. 5480 Mrs Woodgate, from 3,291 petitioners, praying for the acquisition of land in Drapers Road, Warner known as Bunya Wildlife Park, for purchase under the terms and conditions of the government’s Regional Open Space System.

GOVERNMENT P APERS The following papers were tabled— (a) Minister for Family Services and Aboriginal and Islander Affairs (Ms Warner)— 5481 Overseas study visit to the United Kingdom during the period 8 to 19 August 1994 Ð Report (b) Minister for Environment and Heritage (Ms Robson)— Annual Reports for 1993–94— 5482 Wet Tropics Management Authority 5483 National Trust of Queensland

M INISTERIAL S TATEMENTS 5484 (a) Premier and Minister for Economic and Trade Development (Mr W Goss), by leave, made a ministerial statement relating to the removal of mangroves at Oyster Point. 5485 (b) Minister for Housing, Local Government and Planning (Mr Mackenroth), by leave, made a ministerial statement refuting allegations made in the Channel 7 Report program of 15 November 1994. Papers: Mr Mackenroth, during his statement, tabled the following papers— 5486 # Correspondence (2) and extracts from Hansard (4) relating to former Superintendent J W Huey, Sergeant Reynolds and Senior Constable Harris 5487 (c) Minister for Justice and AttorneyÐGeneral and Minister for the Arts (Mr Wells), by leave, made a ministerial statement relating to certain comments made in the Channel 7 Report program of 15 November 1994. Papers: Mr Wells, during his statement, tabled the following papers— 5488 # Letter, dated 5 September 1990, from the Chairman of the Criminal Justice Commission relating to Mr Miller and the investigation into matters involving Mr J Huey 5489 # Memorandum of advice, dated 16 November 1994, from the Director of Prosecutions relating to whether or not to prosecute John William Huey 5490 # Memorandum of advice, dated 16 November 1994, from the Director of Prosecutions relating to the circumstances in which the Director of Prosecutions came to take over the prosecution initiated by Sergeant Reynolds 5491 (d) Minister for Family Services and Aboriginal and Islander Affairs (Ms Warner), by leave, made a ministerial statement relating to comments made by Mr Littleproud concerning the LinkÐup (Queensland) Aboriginal Corporation.

P ERSONAL E XPLANATION Mr Beattie, by leave, made a personal explanation refuting certain allegations made in the Channel 7 Report program of 15 November 1994. Paper : Mr Beattie, during his speech, tabled the following paper— 5492 # Court of Appeal judgement Ð Dennis William John Heffernan v. Gordon Lyle Harris

P ERSONAL E XPLANATION Mr Littleproud, by leave, made a personal explanation relating to the LinkÐup Organisation. Paper : Mr Littleproud, during his speech, tabled the following paper— 5493 # Rules of Association of LinkÐup (Queensland) Aboriginal Corporation Register of Tabled Papers Ð First Session Ð FortyÐSeventh Parliament 211

5462-5463 GRAIN I NDUSTRY (RESTRUCTURING) AMENDMENT BILL Minister for Primary Industries (Mr Casey) moved Ð That leave be granted to bring in a Bill for an Act to amend the Grain Industry (Restructuring) Act 1991. Bill and Explanatory Notes presented by Mr Casey, Bill read a first time and ordered to be printed.

5464-5465 ELECTORAL ACT AMENDMENT BILL Minister for Justice and AttorneyÐGeneral and Minister for the Arts (Mr Wells) moved – That leave be granted to bring in a Bill for an Act to amend the Electoral Act 1992. Bill and Explanatory Notes presented by Mr Wells, Bill read a first time and ordered to be printed.

5466-5467 LAND BILL Minister for Lands (Mr Smith) moved Ð That leave be granted to bring in a Bill for an Act to consolidate and amend the law relating to the administration and management of non- freehold land and deeds of grant in trust and the creation of freehold land, and for related purposes. Bill and Explanatory Notes presented by Mr Smith, Bill read a first time and ordered to be printed.

5468-5469 NATIVE T ITLE (QUEENSLAND) AMENDMENT BILL Minister for Lands (Mr smith) moved Ð That leave be granted to bring in a Bill for an Act to amend the Native Title (Queensland) Act 1993. Bill and Explanatory Notes presented by Mr Smith, Bill read a first time and ordered to be printed.

5470-5471 CITY OF G OLD COAST (HARBOUR T OWN Z ONING) AMENDMENT BILL Minister for Housing, Local Government and Planning (Mr Mackenroth) moved Ð That leave be granted to bring in a Bill for an Act to amend the City of Gold Coast (Harbour Town Zoning) Act 1990. Bill and Explanatory Notes presented by Mr Mackenroth, Bill read a first time and ordered to be printed.

ADJOURNMENT Leader of the House (Mr Mackenroth) moved Ð That the House do now adjourn. Debate ensued. Papers: Mr Laming, during his speech, tabled the following papers— 5494 # Article from Education Views dated 10 June 1994 entitled “Concern over controversial new rights kit” 5495 # Article from The CourierÐMail dated 3 November 1994 entitled “Plan for children to enforce legal rights”

THURSDAY, 17 NOVEMBER 1994

P ETITIONS The following petitions, lodged with the Clerk by the Members indicated, were received— 5500 Mr Borbidge, from 4,749 petitioners, praying that the Parliament of Queensland will (a) reject the Local Government Commissioner’s recommendation to merge Moreton Shire and Ipswich City, and (b) amend the Local Government Act 1993 to allow affected residents views to be considered on any proposed amalgamation, merger or external boundary changes, by way of a referendum. 5501 Mr Purcell, from 36 petitioners, praying that the Ministers responsible for the planning and development of the proposed Port Road Corridor to Fisherman’s Island Port will attend a public meeting to openly discuss this matter and that all interested parties be informed of the proposed meeting. 212 Register of Tabled Papers Ð First Session Ð FortyÐSeventh Parliament

GOVERNMENT P APERS The following papers were tabled— Minister for Health (Mr Hayward)— 5502 Psychologists Board of Queensland Ð Annual Report for 1993Ð94 5503-5514 Review of Health Practitioner Registration Acts Ð Discussion Paper, Executive Summary and attachments (Chiropractors and Osteopaths Act 1979, Dental Technicians and Dental Prosthetists Act 1991, Dental Act 1971, Occupational Therapists Act 1979, Optometrists Act 1984, Pharmacy Act 1976, Physiotherapists Act 1964, Podiatrists Act 1969, Psychologists Act 1977, and Speech Pathologists Act 1979)

M INISTERIAL S TATEMENT Refer to Minister for Business, Industry and Regional Development (Mr Elder), by leave, made a Hansard ministerial statement relating to a parliamentary trade delegation to Japan, China, Korea and Hong Kong during the period 2 to 16 October 1994 and a mission to Japan during the period 20 to 23 October 1994. Papers: Mr Elder, during his statement, tabled the following papers— 5515 # Report on Queensland Parliamentary Trade Delegation to Japan, China, Korea and Hong Kong, 2Ð16 October 1994, and report on a mission to Japan, 20-23 October 1994 5516 # List of meetings: 1994 Queensland Parliamentary Trade Delegation, 2Ð16 October

QUESTIONS Paper : Treasurer (Mr De Lacy) tabled the following paper— 5517 # Queensland Treasury Ð Queensland Economy and State Government Finances Ð November 1994

5496-5497 RESIDENTIAL T ENANCIES BILL Minister for Housing, Local Government and Planning (Mr Mackenroth) moved Ð That leave be granted to bring in a Bill for an Act about residential tenancy agreements, and related matters. Bill and Explanatory Notes presented by Mr Mackenroth, Bill read a first time and ordered to be printed.

5498-5499 STATUTORY I NSTRUMENTS AND L EGISLATIVE S TANDARDS AMENDMENT BILL Premier and Minister for Economic and Trade Development (Mr W Goss) moved Ð That leave be granted to bring in a Bill for an Act to amend the Statutory Instruments Act 1992, Legislative Standards Act 1992 and Acts Interpretation Act 1954, and for related purposes. Bill and Explanatory Notes presented by Mr W Goss, Bill read a first time and ordered to be printed.

P UBLIC S ECTOR E THICS BILL Order of the day read for the adjourned debate on the motion of the Premier and Minister for Economic and Trade Development (Mr W Goss) Ð That the Bill be now read a second time. Debate resumed. Paper : Leader of the Opposition (Mr Borbidge), during his speech, tabled the following paper— 5518 # Return to Westminster Ð Public Service Reform Policy under a Goss Government Paper : Leader of the Opposition (Mr Borbidge), during his speech, tabled the following paper— 5519 # Schedule of cars authorised to park in the VIP bays at the Executive Building

W HISTLEBLOWERS P ROTECTION BILL Order of the day read for the adjourned debate on the motion of the Premier and Minister for Economic and Trade Development (Mr W Goss) Ð That the Bill be now read a second time. Debate resumed. Paper : Leader of the Opposition (Mr Borbidge), during his speech, tabled the following paper— 5520 # Document entitled “A Public Interest Disclosure to all Honourable Members of the Queensland Legislative Assembly and the Queensland People Ð The shredding of the Heiner Inquiry documents and tapes” Register of Tabled Papers Ð First Session Ð FortyÐSeventh Parliament 213

FRIDAY, 18 NOVEMBER 1994

P ETITIONS The following petitions, lodged with the Clerk by the Members indicated, were received— 5523 Mr Livingstone, from 107 petitioners, praying that the statutory prohibition on the production and usage of cannabis be continued. 5524 Mr Mitchell, from 730 petitioners, praying that (a) an investigation be carried out into the estimated cost of $7.8 million by the Dalrymple Shire Council to construct an entertainment centre; (b) that the decision by the Council be revoked; and (c) that development of the centre be stopped.

GOVERNMENT P APERS The following papers were tabled— (a) Minister for Primary Industries (Mr Casey)— Annual Reports for 1993–94— 5525 Gladstone Area Water Board 5526 MurrayÐDarling Basin Commission 5527 Atherton Tableland Maize Marketing Board Ð Annual Report 1 June 1993 to 28 February 1994 (b) Minister for Administrative Services (Mr Milliner)— 5528 Report on overseas visit to the United States of America, September 26 to October 9, 1994

QUESTIONS Papers: Minister for Employment, Training and Industrial Relations (Mr Foley) tabled the following papers— 5529 # Press release by the Leader of the Opposition entitled “National Party Industrial Relations Policy bring back VEAS” 5530 # Memorandum entitled “Providing the incentive for productivity” regarding statutory minimum wages under the Nationals proposed industrial relations legislation

5521-5522 COMMON L AW P RACTICE AND W ORKERS’ COMPENSATION AMENDMENT BILL Minister for Justice and AttorneyÐGeneral and Minister for the Arts (Mr Wells) moved – That leave be granted to bring in a Bill for an Act to amend the Common Law Practice Act 1867 and the Workers’ Compensation Act 1990, and for other purposes. Bill and Explanatory Notes presented by Mr Wells, Bill read a first time and ordered to be printed.

BUILDING UNITS AND G ROUP T ITLES BILL Order of the day read for the adjourned debate on the motion of the Minister for Lands (Mr Smith) Ð That the Bill be now read a second time. Debate resumed. Papers: Mr Szczerbanik, during his speech, tabled the following papers— 5531-5532 # Documents (2) concerning Heather Welch of Body Corporate Services Pty Ltd

TUESDAY, 22 NOVEMBER 1994

Q UEENSLAND O MBUDSMAN Ð ANNUAL REPORT FOR 1993Ð94 Mr Speaker tabled the following paper— 5533 Queensland Ombudsman (Parliamentary Commissioner for Administrative Investigations) Ð Annual Report for 1993Ð94

P ETITIONS The following petitions, lodged with the Clerk by the Members indicated, were received— 5534 Mr Littleproud, from 48 petitioners, praying that the statutory prohibition on the production and usage of cannabis be continued. 214 Register of Tabled Papers Ð First Session Ð FortyÐSeventh Parliament

5535 Mr McElligott, from 33 petitioners, praying that the Parliament of Queensland will ensure (a) that teachers are not suspended without pay prior to a court conviction or finding of fault by disciplinary procedures; (b) that there is a prompt investigation of complaints made against teachers; (c) that teachers are immediately informed of allegations made against them; (d) that action is taken to support teachers with a fair and effective disciplinary structure in the schools; and (e) that action is taken to penalise individuals who make frivolous or malicious complaints against teachers. 5536 Mrs Sheldon, from 90 petitioners, praying that the Parliament of Queensland will legislate to ban the operation of adult theme shops on the Sunshine Coast. 5537 Mr J Sullivan, from 1,043 petitioners, praying that the Parliament of Queensland will (a) support the zero development option contained in the Noosa Shire Council Draft Development Control Plan and in the conservation assessment prepared by the Department of Environment and Heritage, and (b) protect the natural heritage values of the Marcus Shores site by reservation to National Park status.

S TATUTORY I NSTRUMENTS The following statutory instruments were tabled by the Clerk— Egg Industry (Restructuring) Act— 5538 Egg Industry (Restructuring) Amendment Regulation (No. 3) 1994, No. 400 Health Act— 5539 Health (Scientific Research and Studies) Amendment Regulation (No. 2) 1994, No. 402 Mineral Resources Act— 5540 Mineral Resources Amendment Regulation (No. 9) 1994, No. 403 Public Trustee Act— 5541 Public Trustee Amendment Regulation (No. 3) 1994, No. 401 Superannuation (Government and Other Employees) Act— 5542 Superannuation (Government and Other Employees) Amendment Regulation (No. 2) 1994, No. 398 Superannuation (State Public Sector) Act— 5543 Superannuation (State Public Sector) Amendment Regulation (No. 3) 1994, No. 397 Transport Infrastructure Amendment Act (No. 2)— 5544 Proclamation Ð the provisions of the Act that are not in force commence 18 November 1994, No. 399

GOVERNMENT P APERS The following papers were tabled— (a) Minister for Tourism, Sport and Racing (Mr Gibbs)— 5545 Queensland Tourist and Travel Corporation Ð Annual Report 1993Ð94 (b) Minister for Police and Minister for Corrective Services (Mr Braddy)— 5546 National Crime Authority Ð Annual Report for 1993Ð94 (c) Minister for Family Services and Aboriginal and Islander Affairs (Ms Warner)— 5547 Ministerial Report on Implementation of the Queensland Ethnic Affairs Policy Ð Annual Report for 1993Ð94 (d) Minister for Lands (Mr Smith)— 5548 Darling Downs Ð Moreton Rabbit Board Ð Annual Report for 1993Ð94

M INISTERIAL S TATEMENT 5549 Minister for Police and Minister for Corrective Services (Mr Braddy), by leave, made a ministerial statement relating to the tendering process for the design, construction and operation of the Woodford Correctional Centre.

TRAVELSAFE COMMITTEE Ð REPORT ON THE DESIRABILITY OF REQUIRING COMPULSORY THIRD PARTY INSURANCE FOR BOATS AND TRAILERS Chairman of the Travelsafe Committee (Mr Ardill) tabled the following paper— 5550 Travelsafe Committee Ð Report on the desirability of requiring compulsory third party insurance for boats and trailers Register of Tabled Papers Ð First Session Ð FortyÐSeventh Parliament 215

Q UESTIONS Paper : Premier and Minister for Economic and Trade Development (Mr W Goss) tabled the following paper— 5551 # Document outlining the history of involvement with the Commonwealth Government in the Port Hinchinbrook development, including a list of formal communications between the State and the Commonwealth

GENERAL BUSINESS Ð MATTERS OF P UBLIC I NTEREST The following Members addressed the House— Messrs Veivers, Beattie, Turner, Davies, Santoro and Robinson. Papers: Mr Veivers, during his speech, tabled the following papers— 5552 # Various documents relating to Golden Casket Systems Pty Ltd, TTI and gaming systems technology Papers: Mr Beattie, during his speech, tabled the following papers— 5553 # Photographs and reports relating to the Queensland Parliamentary Trade Delegation to Japan, China, Korea and Hong Kong from 2 to 17 October, 1994 5554 # Itinerary of the Parliamentary transport inspection visit to the Gulf Local Authorities from 7 to 10 November, 1994 Papers: Mr Santoro, during his speech, tabled the following papers— 5555 # File note of ministerial briefing regarding the proposed Airport Motorway, dated 23 December 1993 5556 # File note of meeting on 24 February 1994 with Mr T Sullivan regarding the proposed Airport Motorway 5557 # Nundah Bypass/Airport Motorway Ð Record of meeting of 28 April 1994 between the Minister for Transport and Minister Assisting the Premier on Economic and Trade Development (Mr Hamill), Mr T Sullivan and Debra Gulin, Assistant Ministerial Policy Adviser

ADJOURNMENT Leader of the House (Mr Mackenroth) moved Ð That the House do now adjourn. Debate ensued. Paper s: Mr Healy, during his speech, tabled the following paper— 5558 # Queensland Transport brochure entitled “ Transport Network Study — Environmental Impact Assessment” relating to possible bypass routes in the Toowoomba area 5559 # Article from Toowoomba Chronicle dated 5 November 1994 entitled “Leaked map indicates possible bypass routes” 5560 # Copy of a photograph highlighting fog in the zone of interest for possible bypass routes in the Toowoomba area Paper : Mr Cooper, during his speech, tabled the following paper— 5561 # Letter, dated 18 November 1994, from Madden & Co Solicitors to Mr Horan relating to a proposed northern transport route Papers: Mr Ardill, during his speech, tabled the following papers— 5562 # Newspaper article from The Sunday Mail dated 20 November 1994 entitled “Bankers drag chain: expert” 5563 # Newspaper article from The CourierÐMail dated Saturday 19 November 1994, entitled “Power, gas and water rise feared” Papers: Mr T Sullivan, during his speech, tabled the following papers— 5564 # Copy of memorandum from Mr Santoro to the residents of Wooloowin and Kalinga, dated 22 September 1993, regarding the proposed transportation corridor in Wooloowin and Kalinga (incorporating a map of the proposed transport corridor and a copy of a letter from Mr K Kerr, District Manager, Metropolitan North District Office, Queensland Transport dated 15 July 1993 216 Register of Tabled Papers Ð First Session Ð FortyÐSeventh Parliament

WEDNESDAY, 23 NOVEMBER 1994

P ETITIONS The following petitions, lodged with the Clerk by the Members indicated, were received— 5566 Mr Borbidge, from 4,740 petitioners, praying that a referendum of ratepayers be conducted in areas affected by the proposed amalgamation of Albert and Gold Coast Shires and (a) that results of this referendum be binding on government, and (b) that the referendum wording include a no opinion vote. 5567 Mr Burns, from 749 petitioners, praying that Green Island and surrounding reefs be protected from coral mining. 5568 Mr Johnson, from 388 petitioners, praying that the section of road in Albany Creek between Wruck Crescent and “The Jinker Track” be a first priority for the $3 million allocated to upgrade/duplicate Old Northern Road. 5569 Mr Livingstone, from 13 petitioners, praying that recreational fishing be exempted from provisions of the Nature Conservation Act. 5570 Mr Pitt, from 4 petitioners, praying that the Parliament of Queensland will take action against the Mayor and Council of Eacham Shire to (a) cease the planned sewerage scheme in Yungaburra; (b) provide clean and regular supplies of water to the township; and (c) instruct independent and acceptable persons to investigate the high level of rates. 5571 Mr Slack, from 180 petitioners, praying that the Parliament of Queensland will take action to (a) preserve bushland and wildlife on government owned land between Albany Creek and Keong Road, Albany Creek; (b) implement an environmental protection strategy for this area; and (c) include this land in the government’s commitment to keep 40 percent of south–east Queensland as “open space”. 5572 Mr Veivers, from 822 petitioners, praying that the Parliament of Queensland will donate, to the people of the Gold Coast, 24 hectares of land adjacent to the campus of the Gold Coast College of Griffith University. 5573 Ms Warner, from 308 petitioners, praying that the Parliament of Queensland will allow the Native Title (Queensland) Amendment Bill to stand in Parliament for a three month period and that particular attention be given to the views of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people whose rights and interests are affected by this Bill.

GOVERNMENT P APERS The following papers were tabled— (a) Treasurer (Mr De Lacy)— 5574 Queensland Industry Development Corporation Government Schemes Ð Annual Report to Queensland Treasury 1993Ð94 5575-5577 Q Invest Limited Ð Annual Report, Financial Statements and Report to Members Ð 25 February to 30 June 1994 5578 Registrar of Commercial Acts on the administration of the Friendly Societies Act 1991 Ð Annual Report 1993Ð94 5579 The Treasurer’s Tax Equivalents Manual (b) Minister for Primary Industries (Mr Casey)— 5580 Mackay Sugar CoÐoperative Association Limited Ð Annual Report for 1993Ð94 (c) Minister for Police and Minister for Corrective Services (Mr Braddy)— 5581 Police Superannuation Board Ð Annual Report for 1993Ð94 (d) Minister for Education (Mr Comben)— 5582 Government response to the Report of the Parliamentary Committee of Public Works into the development of Mountain Creek State High School (e) Minister for Housing, Local Government and Planning (Mr Mackenroth)— Reports of the Local Government Commissioner in relation to reviewable local government matters and electoral arrangements— 5583-5585 (a) City of Gold Coast, Shire of Albert and Shire of Beaudesert 5586-5587 (b) City of Cairns, Shire of Mulgrave and contiguous local government areas 5588-5590 (c) City of Ipswich, Shire of Moreton and contiguous local government areas (f) Minister for Family Services and Aboriginal and Islander Affairs (Ms Warner)— 5591 A Report of the Project on Abuse of Older People in Queensland (g) Minister for Administrative Services (Mr Milliner)— Government responses to the following reports of Parliamentary Committee of Public Works— 5592 Development of Mountain Creek High School 5593 Nambour Hospital Ð Block 6 and associated matters Register of Tabled Papers Ð First Session Ð FortyÐSeventh Parliament 217

P APERS Minister for Primary Industries (Mr Casey) tabled the following papers— 5594 (a) A Proposal by the Governor in Council to revoke the setting apart and declaration as State Forest under the Forestry Act 1959 of— (i) all that part of State Forest 274 described as Area A and shown hachured on plan FTY 1680 prepared under the authority of the Primary Industries Corporation and containing an area of about 2 289 hectares; (ii) all those parts of State Forest 788 described as Areas A and B and shown hachured on plan FTY 1682 prepared under the authority of the Primary Industries Corporation and containing in total an area of about 290 hectares; (iii) all that part of State Forest 792 described as Area A and shown hachured on plan FTY 1681 prepared under the authority of the Primary Industries Corporation and containing an area of about 2 308 hectares; (iv) the whole of State Forest 9 containing an area of about 1 740 hectares; (v) all that part of State Forest 289 described as Area A and shown hachured on plan FTY 1640 prepared under the authority of the Primary Industries Corporation and containing an area of about 1 485 hectares; (vi) all those parts of State Forest 88 described as lots 8 and 9 on plan WT384 and within stations P’–O’–G’–P’ on plan WT391 and containing in total an area of 21.1136 hectares; (vii) all those parts of State Forest 502 described as Area A and shown hachured on plan FTY 1685 prepared under the authority of the Primary Industries Corporation and as road to be opened on plan RA5102 prepared by the Department of Lands and containing in total an area of about 1.7075 hectares; and (b) A brief explanation of the Proposal.

M INISTERIAL S TATEMENTS 5595 (a) Treasurer (Mr De Lacy), by leave, made a ministerial statement relating to financial management reform of the Queensland Public Sector. Paper : Mr De Lacy, during his statement, tabled the following paper— 5596 # Commercialisation of Government Service Functions in Queensland Ð Policy Framework 5597 (b) Minister for Employment, Training and Industrial Relations (Mr Foley), by leave, made a ministerial statement relating to training for Justices of the Peace.

COMMITTEE OF SUBORDINATE LEGISLATION Ð ANNUAL REPORT FOR 1993Ð94 AND REPORT ON QUEENSLAND LAW SOCIETY (APPROVAL OF INDEMNITY AMENDMENT RULE (NO. 1)) REGULATION 1994 Chairman of the Committee of Subordinate Legislation (Mr J Sullivan) tabled the following papers— 5598 Committee of Subordinate Legislation Ð Annual Report for the period 30 September 1993 to 1 October 1994 5599 Report on the Queensland Law Society (Approval of Indemnity Amendment Rule (No. 1)) Regulation 1994

GENERAL BUSINESS Ð SPECIAL P UBLIC I MPORTANCE DEBATE Mr Speaker informed the House that pursuant to the sessional order of 5 November 1992, the Leader of the Opposition (Mr Borbidge) proposed that the following matter of special public importance be submitted to the Assembly for discussion— “Failure by the Government to deliver adequate, essential services to Queenslanders, particularly in health, education and law and order, despite significant increases in funding.” The following Members addressed the House— Mr Cooper, Minister for Police and Minister for Corrective Services (Mr Braddy), Mr Quinn, Minister for Education (Mr Comben), Mr Horan and the Minister for Health (Mr Hayward) Paper : Mr Cooper, during his speech, tabled the following paper— 5600 # Letter to the Minister for Police and Minister for Corrective Services (Mr Braddy) dated 18 February 1994 regarding a request for crime statistics Paper : Mr Horan, during his speech, tabled the following paper— 5601 # Extract from Tablelander (Atherton) Newspaper dated 15 November 1994 entitled “Central to disaster” regarding the Atherton Hospital’s problems 218 Register of Tabled Papers Ð First Session Ð FortyÐSeventh Parliament

5565 NATURE CONSERVATION AMENDMENT BILL (NO. 2) Mr Stoneman moved Ð That leave be granted to bring in a Bill for an Act to amend the Nature Conservation Act 1992. Bill presented by Mr Stoneman, read a first time and ordered to be printed. Paper : Mr Stoneman, during his speech, tabled the following paper— 5602 # Nature Conservation Amendment Regulation 1994

THURSDAY, 24 NOVEMBER 1994

AUDITORÐGENERAL Ð REPORT Mr Speaker tabled the following paper— 5603 AuditorÐGeneral Ð First Report on Audits performed for 1993Ð94

P ETITIONS The following petitions, lodged with the Clerk by the Members indicated, were received— 5604 Mr Hamill, from 60 petitioners, praying that the Parliament of Queensland will (a) protect the rights of subcontractors and suppliers by amending the Legal Aid Act; (b) establish an insurance fund to guarantee full payment for goods and services; and (c) amend the Companies Act which shields directors from litigation. 5605 Mr Pearce, from 9 petitioners, praying that immediate steps be taken to fill all vacancies in the Protective Services and Juvenile Justice Division of the Department of Family Services and Aboriginal and Islander Affairs.

GOVERNMENT P APERS The following papers were tabled— (a) Minister for Police and Minister for Corrective Services (Mr Braddy)— Annual Reports for 1993–94— 5606 Queensland Police Service 5608 Queensland Corrective Services 5607 Queensland Police Service Ð Statistical Review 1993Ð94 (b) Minister for Justice and Attorney–General and Minister for the Arts (Mr Wells)— 5609 Payments made to Barristers and Solicitors by the Government Annual Report for 1993Ð94 (c) Minister for Health (Mr Hayward)— 5610 Medical Board of Queensland Ð Annual Report for 1993Ð94

M INISTERIAL S TATEMENT 5611 Minister for Business, Industry and Regional Development (Mr Elder), by leave, made a ministerial statement relating to the growth in manufacturing industries in Queensland.

TRAVELSAFE COMMITTEE Ð REPORT ON SPEED CAMERAS AND TRANSCRIPT OF PROCEEDINGS Chairman of the Travelsafe Committee (Mr Ardill) tabled the following papers— Travelsafe Committee— 5612 Report on speed cameras: Should they be used in Queensland? 5613-5614 Transcript of proceedings of meetings with public officials for Monday, 26 September 1994, and Monday, 10 October 1994

QUESTIONS Paper : The Treasurer (Mr De Lacy) tabled the following papers— 5615-5616 # Documents (2) relating to the cost of an Upper House in Queensland

LAND BILL Order of the day read for the adjourned debate on the motion of the Minister for Lands (Mr Smith) Ð That the Bill be now read a second time. Debate resumed. Paper : Mr Stoneman, during his speech, tabled the following paper— 5617 # Statutory Declaration relating to Black River Register of Tabled Papers Ð First Session Ð FortyÐSeventh Parliament 219

E LECTORAL AMENDMENT BILL Order of the day read for the adjourned debate on the motion of the Minister for Justice and AttorneyÐGeneral and Minister for the Arts (Mr Wells) Ð That the Bill be now read a second time. Debate resumed. Paper : Mr Santoro, during his speech, tabled the following paper— 5618 # Extract from Cook Inquiry Final Report Ð pages 189 to 191

CITY OF G OLD COAST (HARBOUR T OWN Z ONING) AMENDMENT BILL Order of the day read for the adjourned debate on the motion of the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Planning (Mr Mackenroth) Ð That the Bill be now read a second time. Debate resumed. Papers: Mr Connor, during his speech, tabled the following papers— 5619 # Letter from the Deputy Premier, Minister for Emergency Services and Minister for Rural Communities and Consumer Affairs (Mr Burns) dated 9 October 1990, in relation to the Harbour Town Development 5620 # Paper outlining Newton’s role in processing payments for candidates’ publicity services and summary of invoices, job costs and suppliers relating to Newton’s Client Account LL015

FRIDAY, 25 NOVEMBER 1994

P ETITIONS The following petitions, lodged with the Clerk by the Members indicated, were received— 5625 Mr FitzGerald, from 591 petitioners, praying that the Parliament of Queensland will not introduce new taxes to finance “green police” under environmental protection legislation. 5626 Mr Livingstone, from 31 petitioners, praying that the statutory prohibition on the production and usage of cannabis be continued. 5627 Mrs Sheldon, from 53 petitioners, praying that the Parliament of Queensland will pass legislation to ban the operation of adult theme shops within a two kilometre radius of any public or private school frequented by minors.

GOVERNMENT P APERS The following papers were tabled— (a) Treasurer (Mr De Lacy)— 5628 Queensland Treasury Holdings Pty Ltd Ð Annual Report for 1993Ð94 (b) Minister for Tourism, Sport and Racing (Mr Gibbs)— Annual Reports for 1993–94— 5629 Department of Tourism, Sport and Racing 5630 Government Owned Companies within the portfolio of the Minister for Tourism, Sport and Racing (c) Minister for Justice and Attorney–General and Minister for the Arts (Mr Wells)— 5631 Queensland Law Reform Commission Ð De Facto Relationships: Claims by surviving de facto partners under the Common Law Practice Act 1867 for damages for wrongful death Ð Report No. 48 (d) Minister for Family Services and Aboriginal and Islander Affairs (Ms Warner)— 5632 Disability Directions Committee Ð Report for 1993Ð94 (e) Minister for Lands (Mr Smith)— 5633 Rural Lands Protection Board Ð Annual Report for 1993Ð94 (f) Minister for Health (Mr Hayward)— Annual Reports for 1993Ð94 5634 Queensland Health 5635 Health Rights Commission

M INISTERIAL S TATEMENTS 5636 (a) Deputy Premier, Minister for Emergency Services and Minister for Rural Communities and Consumer Affairs (Mr Burns), by leave, made a ministerial statement relating to his recent visit to the United Kingdom, Ireland and China during the period 28 October to 20 November 1994. 220 Register of Tabled Papers Ð First Session Ð FortyÐSeventh Parliament

Paper : Mr Burns, during his statement, tabled the following paper— 5637 # Report of visit to the United Kingdom, Republic of Ireland, The People’s Republic of China and Hong Kong Ð October/November 1994 5638 (b) Treasurer (Mr De Lacy), by leave, made a ministerial statement relating to Golden Casket Systems Limited and Transaction Technology International Pty Ltd. 5639 (c) Minister for Transport and Minister Assisting the Premier on Economic and Trade Development (Mr Hamill), by leave, made a ministerial statement relating to road safety. 5640 (d) Minister for Transport and Minister Assisting the Premier on Economic and Trade Development (Mr Hamill), by leave, made a ministerial statement relating to the Transport CoÐordination Plan and Road Network Strategy. Papers: Mr Hamill, during his statement, tabled the following papers— 5641-5642 # The Road Network Strategy and Compendium 5643 # Queensland Transport Coordination Plan

P RIVILEGES COMMITTEE Ð REPORT ON ALLEGED CONTEMPT BY CHAIRMAN OF THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE COMMISSION Chairman of the Privileges Committee (Mr Welford) tabled the following paper— 5644 Privileges Committee Ð Report on alleged contempt by the Chairman of the Criminal Justice Commission

5621-5622 CONSUMER L AW (MISCELLANEOUS P ROVISIONS) BILL Deputy Premier, Minister for Emergency Services and Minister for Rural Communities and Consumer Affairs (Mr Burns) moved Ð That leave be granted to bring in a Bill for an Act to amend certain Acts administered by the Deputy Premier, Minister for Emergency Services and Minister for Rural Communities and Consumer Affairs of Queensland, and to repeal certain Acts. Bill and Explanatory Notes presented by Mr Burns, Bill read a first time and ordered to be printed.

5623-5624 ASSOCIATIONS I NCORPORATION AMENDMENT BILL Deputy Premier, Minister for Emergency Services and Minister for Rural Communities and Consumer Affairs (Mr Burns) moved Ð That leave be granted to bring in a Bill for an Act to amend the Associations Incorporation Act 1981. Bill and Explanatory Notes presented by Mr Burns, Bill read a first time and ordered to be printed.

COMMON L AW P RACTICE AND W ORKERS’ COMPENSATION AMENDMENT BILL Order of the day read for the adjourned debate on the motion of the Minister for Justice and AttorneyÐGeneral and Minister for the Arts (Mr Wells) Ð That the Bill be now read a second time. Debate resumed. Paper : Mr Beanland, during his speech, tabled the following paper— 5645 # Advertisement in Courier-Mail of 2 November 1994 advising that the Queensland Law Reform Commission has prepared a draft report on de facto relationships and damages for wrongful death

RESIDENTIAL T ENANCIES BILL Order of the day read for the adjourned debate on the motion of the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Planning (Mr Mackenroth) Ð That the Bill be now read a second time. Debate resumed. Papers: Mr Beattie, during his speech, tabled the following papers— 5646 # Letter, dated 21 November 1994, from the Townsville Housing Resource Unit Inc expressing concern for tenants about aspects of the Residential Tenancies Bill 1994 5647 # Letter, dated 21 November 1994, from the Housing Referral and Resource Service concerning the Residential Tenancies Bill 1994 5648 # Letter, dated 22 November 1994, from the Brisbane Inner Northside Housing Resource Service concerning the Residential Tenancies Bill 1994 Register of Tabled Papers Ð First Session Ð FortyÐSeventh Parliament 221

TUESDAY, 21 FEBRUARY 1995

ASSENT TO BILLS 5691 Letter from the Governor was reported, informing the Assembly that Her Excellency the Governor assented to the following Bills on the dates indicated—

P APERS TABLED DURING THE RECESS Mr Speaker informed the House that the following papers, received during the recess, had been tabled by the Clerk on the dates indicated— 1 December 1994— Annual Report for 1993–94— 5649 Golden Casket Art Union Office 8 December 1994— Annual Report for 1993–94— 5650 DumaresqÐBarwon Border Rivers Commission 9 December 1994— Annual Report for 1993–94— 5651 Royal Women's Hospital Research and Development Foundation 15 December 1994— 5652 Library Board of Queensland Ð Annual Report for 1993Ð94 5653 Register of Companies Controlled by Departments, as at 30 June 1994 19 December 1994— 5654 Department of Environment and Heritage Ð Annual Report for 1993Ð94 (Incorporating the annual reports and financial statements for 1993Ð94 of; Beach Protection Authority; Board of Trustees Newstead House; Queensland Heritage Council; Queensland Recreation Areas Management Board; and Raine Island Corporation) 20 December 1994— Annual Reports for 1993–94— 5655 Queensland Principal Club 5656 Trustees of the Bowen Racecourse 5657 Trustees of the Eagle Farm Racecourse 5658 Aboriginal Co-ordinating Council 5659 Department of Family Services and Aboriginal and Islander Affairs 5660 Intellectually Disabled Citizens Council of Queensland 21 December 1994— Annual Reports for 1993–94— 5661 Brisbane Market Trust 5662 Queensland Commercial Fishermen’s State Council 5663 Queensland Fish Board 5664 South East Queensland Water Board 22 December 1994— 5665 Freedom of Information Ð Annual Report for 1993Ð94 5666 Office of the Special Prosecutor Ð Annual Report for the period 1 January 1994 to 30 November 1994 5667 Criminal Justice Commission Ð A Report into allegations that the private telephone of Lorrelle Anne Saunders was “bugged” in 1982 by persons unknown, and related matters 4 January 1995— Annual Reports for 1993–94— 5668 Bureau of Sugar Experiment Stations 5669 Director of Marketing 5670 Queensland Fruit and Vegetable Growers 5671 Livestock and Meat Authority of Queensland — Annual Report for the period 4 July 1993 Ð 30 June 1994 (Incorporating the annual reports and financial statements of; Queensland Livestock and Meat Authority for the period 1 January 1994 Ð 2 July 1994; and Queensland Abattoir Corporation for the period 1 January 1994 Ð 2 July 1994) 6 January 1995— 5672 Grain Research Foundation Ð Annual Report for 1993Ð94 13 January 1995— 5673 Childrens Court of Queensland Ð Annual Report for the period 1 September 1993 Ð 31 August 1994 5674 Alternative Dispute Resolution Division Ð Annual Report for 1993Ð94 222 Register of Tabled Papers Ð First Session Ð FortyÐSeventh Parliament

5675 Queensland Cultural Centre Trust Ð Annual Report for 1993Ð94 5676 Grainco Queensland Co-Operative Association Limited Ð Annual Report for the period 1 September 1993 Ð 31 August 1994 5677 Chicken Meat Industry Committee Ð Annual Report for 1993Ð94 5678 Egg Marketing Board Ð Annual Report for the period 25 June 1993 Ð 31 December 1993 5679 Queensland Sugar Corporation Ð Annual Report for 1993Ð94 5680 Mount Isa Water Board Ð Annual Report for the period 28 June 1993 Ð 26 June 1994 5681 Townsville/Thuringowa Water Supply Board Ð Annual Report for 1993Ð94 5682 Prince Charles Hospital Foundation Ð Annual Report for 1993Ð94 5683 Darling Downs Health Services Foundation Ð Annual Report for 1993Ð94 30 January 1995— 5684 Bore Water Boards, Drainage Boards, Water Boards Ð Summary of Annual Reports and Financial Statements for 1993Ð94 5685 River Improvement Trusts Ð Summary of Annual Reports and Financial Statements for 1993Ð94 7 February 1995— 5686 Corrigendum Ð Freedom of Information Ð Annual Report for 1993Ð94 15 February 1995— 5687 Criminal Justice Commission Ð Telecommunications Interception and Criminal Investigation In Queensland: A Report 17 February 1995— 5688 Australian Quality Egg Farms Ltd Ð Annual Report for the period 24 August 1993 Ð 26 June 1994 5689 Explanation for the granting of an extension of time for the tabling of the Australian Quality Egg Farms Ltd Annual Report for the period 24 August 1993 Ð 26 June 1994 20 February 1995— 5690 Corrigendum Ð Queensland Cultural Centre Trust Ð Annual Report for 1993Ð94

P ETITIONS The following petitions, lodged with the Clerk by the Members indicated, were received— 5692-5693 Messrs Campbell and Turner, from 82 and 124 petitioners respectively, praying that the statutory prohibition on the production and usage of cannabis be continued. 5694 Mr Foley, from 226 petitioners, praying that an inquiry be set up to investigate the legality of the Queensland activities of Planned Parenthood of Australia. 5695 Mr J Goss, from 12 petitioners, praying that the link between the Southeast Freeway and the proposed Eastern Tollway be sited on Transport Department owned vacant land on the southside of Miles Platting Road, Eight Mile Plains. 5696 Mr Nuttall, from 11 petitioners, praying that the Juvenile Offenders Act be changed to allow (a) for juvenile offenders names to be made public and (b) for the caning of persistent offenders. 5697 Mr Pitt, from 92 petitioners, praying that the Parliament of Queensland will take action against the Mayor and Council of Eacham Shire to (a) cease the planned sewerage scheme in Yungaburra; (b) provide clean and regular supplies of water to the township; and (c) instruct independent and acceptable persons to investigate the high level of rates. 5698 Mrs Sheldon, from 44 petitioners, praying that the Parliament of Queensland will legislate to ban the operation of adult theme shops on the Sunshine Coast.

STATUTORY I NSTRUMENTS The following statutory instruments were tabled by the Clerk— Ambulance Service Act 1991— 5699 Ambulance Service Amendment Regulation (No. 4) 1994, No. 442 Breakwater Island Casino Agreement Act 1984— 5700 Breakwater Island Casino Agreement Variation Regulation 1994, No. 443 Building Act 1975— 5701 Building Amendment Regulation (No. 2) 1994, No. 428 Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road Act 1984— 5702 Department of Transport (Repeal of Penalty Notice Provisions) Regulation 1994, No. 438 Chiropractors and Osteopaths Act 1979— 5703 Chiropractors and Osteopaths Amendment ByÐlaw (No. 2) 1994, No. 464 Corrective Services Act 1988— 5704 Corrective Services (Establishment of Prisons) Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 1994, No. 415 Register of Tabled Papers Ð First Session Ð FortyÐSeventh Parliament 223

Dental Technicians and Dental Prosthetists Act 1991— 5705 Dental Technicians and Dental Prosthetists Amendment ByÐlaw (No. 1) 1994, No. 432 Education (General Provisions) Act 1989— 5706 Education (General Provisions) Amendment Regulation (No. 2) 1994, No. 458 5707 Education (General Provisions) Amendment Regulation (No. 3) 1994, No. 459 Electoral Act 1992— 5708 Electoral Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 1994, No. 460 Electricity Act 1976— 5709 Electricity Amendment Regulation (No. 3) 1994, No. 436 5710 Electricity (Transfer of Assets) Regulation 1994, No. 435 Financial Institutions Legislation Amendment Act (No. 2) 1994 5711 Proclamation Ð the provisions of the Act that are not in force commence 1 January 1995, No. 450 Financial Institutions (Queensland) Act 1992— 5712 Financial Institutions Amendment Regulation (No. 2) 1994, No. 444 Fisheries Act 1976— 5713 Fisheries (Cawarral Creek Fish Habitat Reserve) Regulation 1994, No. 427 Forestry Act 1959— 5714 Forestry Amendment Regulation (No. 2) 1994, No. 414 Fossicking Act 1994— 5715 Fossicking Regulation 1994, No. 466 5716 Proclamation Ð the provisions of the Act that are not in force commence 1 February 1995, No. 465 Gaming Machine Act 1991— 5717 Gaming Machine Amendment Regulation (No. 2) 1994, No. 407 Gladstone Power Station Agreement Act 1993— 5718 Gladstone Power Station Agreement Variation Regulation 1994, No. 440 Government Owned Corporations Act 1993— 5719 Government Owned Corporations (Forestry Corporation) Regulation 1994, No. 445 5720 Government Owned Corporations (QGC Corporatisation) Regulation 1994, No. 448 5721 Government Owned Corporations (QTSC Corporatisation) Regulation 1994, No. 449 5722 Government Owned Corporations Regulation 1994, No. 446 5723 Government Owned Corporations (Statutory GOC Subsidiaries) Regulation 1994, No. 447 Griffith University and Queensland Conservatorium of Music Amalgamation and Miscellaneous Amendment Act 1991— 5724 Proclamation Ð the provisions of the Act that are not in force commence 16 December 1994, No. 457 Health Act 1937— 5725 Poisons Amendment Regulation (No. 4) 1994, No. 405 5726 Poisons Amendment Regulation (No. 5) 1994, No. 418 5727 Poisons Amendment Regulation (No. 6) 1994, No. 463 Health Services Act 1991— 5728 Health Services (Transfer of Officers) Amendment Regulation (No. 5) 1994, No. 419 Industrial Development Act 1963— 5729 Industrial Development (Sale of Surplus Land) Amendment Regulation (No. 2) 1994, No. 437 Justices Act 1886— 5730 Justices Amendment Regulation (No. 2) 1994, No. 429 Land Title Act 1994— 5731 Land Title Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 1994, No. 461 Liquor Act 1992— 5732 Liquor Amendment Regulation (No. 2) 1994, No. 410 Liquor Amendment Act (No. 2) 1994— 5733 Proclamation Ð the provisions of the Act that are not in force commence 2 December 1994, No. 409 Local Government Act 1993— 5734 Local Government (Transitional) Amendment Regulation (No. 4) 1994, No. 416 Meat Industry Act 1993— 5735 Meat Industry Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 1994, No. 453 5736 Meat Industry Standard 1994, No. 454 224 Register of Tabled Papers Ð First Session Ð FortyÐSeventh Parliament

Mineral Resources Act 1989— 5737 Mineral Resources Amendment Regulation (No. 10) 1994, No. 420 5738 Mineral Resources Amendment Regulation (No. 11) 1994, No. 434 Mortgages (Secondary Market) Act 1984— 5739 Mortgages (Secondary Market) Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 1994, No. 424 Motor Vehicles Safety Act 1980— 5740 Motor Vehicles Safety Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 1994, No. 425 Native Title (Queensland) Act 1993— 5741 Proclamation Ð various provisions of the Act commence 28 November 1994, No. 408 5742 Proclamation Ð various provisions of the Act commence 5 December 1994, No. 421 Offence Notices Legislation Amendment Act 1994— 5743 Proclamation Ð the provisions of the Act that are not in force commence 12 December 1994, No. 430 Optometrists Act 1974— 5744 Optometrists Amendment ByÐlaw (No. 1) 1994, No. 433 Parliamentary Members’ Salaries Act 1988— 5745 Parliamentary Members (Annual Rate of Salary) Order (No. 1) 1995 Primary Producers’ Co–operative Associations Act 1923— 5746 Primary Producers’ Cooperative Associations (Exemption of Cooperative Associations) Regulation 1994, No. 404 Primary Producers’ Organisation and Marketing Act 1926— 5747 Primary Producers’ Organisation and Marketing (Queensland Cane Growers’ Organisation) Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 1994, No. 455 Public Service Management and Employment Act 1988— 5748 Public Service Management and Employment Amendment Regulation (No. 2) 1994, No. 406 Queensland Law Society Act 1952— 5749 Queensland Statutory Committee Amendment Rule (No. 1) 1994, No. 417 South Bank Corporation Act 1989— 5750 South Bank Corporation Amendment ByÐlaw (No. 2) 1994, No. 439 State Transport Act 1960— 5702 Department of Transport (Repeal of Penalty Notice Provisions) Regulation 1994, No. 438 Statutory Instruments Act 1992— 5751 Statutory Instruments Amendment Regulation (No. 2) 1994, No. 422 5752 Statutory Instruments Amendment Regulation (No. 3) 1994, No. 423 Stock Act 1915— 5753 Stock (Maximum Chemical Residue Limits) Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 1994, No. 412 Supreme Court Act 1921— 5754 Criminal Practice Rules Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 1994, No. 431 Timber Utilisation and Marketing Act 1987— 5755 Timber Utilisation and Marketing Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 1994, No. 426 Tow Truck Act 1973— 5702 Department of Transport (Repeal of Penalty Notice Provisions) Regulation 1994, No. 438 Traffic Act 1949— 5702 Department of Transport (Repeal of Penalty Notice Provisions) Regulation 1994, No. 438 5756 Traffic Amendment Regulation (No. 7) 1994, No. 411 Transport Infrastructure Act 1994— 5757 Transport Infrastructure (Ports) Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 1994, No. 451 Transport Infrastructure (Roads) Act 1991— 5702 Department of Transport (Repeal of Penalty Notice Provisions) Regulation 1994, No. 438 5758 Transport Infrastructure (Roads) Amendment Regulation (No. 6) 1994, No. 452 Valuation of Land Act 1944— 5759 Valuation of Land Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 1994, No. 462 Veterinary Surgeons Act 1936— 5760 Veterinary Surgeons Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 1994, No. 413 Register of Tabled Papers Ð First Session Ð FortyÐSeventh Parliament 225

Water Resources Act 1989— 5761 Water Resources (Rates and Charges) Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 1994, No. 456 Whistleblowers Protection Act 1994— 5762 Proclamation Ð the provisions of the Act that are not in force commence 16 December 1994, No. 441

EXPENDITURE FOR THE O FFICE OF THE S PEAKER Leader of the House (Mr Mackenroth) tabled the following paper— 5763 Statement of recurrent expenditure, in summary format, for the Office of Speaker for 1993Ð94

GOVERNMENT P APERS The following papers were tabled— (a) Minister for Justice and Attorney–General and Minister for the Arts (Mr Wells)— 5764 Queensland AntiÐDiscrimination Commission and Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission Ð Annual Report 1993Ð94 5765 Arts and Cultural Development Ð Special Report from the Minister 1993Ð94 (b) Minister for Health (Mr Hayward)— 5766 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Policy Discussion Papers— 5767 Review of the Food Act 1981 5768 A Code of Health Rights and Responsibilities 5769 Review of the Cancer Registration Regulation 1981 5770 Review of legislation relating to Private Hospitals 5771 Vermin Control Regulation 1991 5772 Review of the Perinatal Statistics Regulation 1986 5773 Government response to the Parliamentary Committee of Public Works Report of an Inquiry into Nambour Hospital Ð Block 6 and associated matters

M INISTERIAL S TATEMENTS 5774 (a) Premier and Minister for Economic and Trade Development (Mr W Goss) informed the House that the Governor had accepted the resignations of the Deputy Premier, Minister for Emergency Services and Minister for Rural Communities and Consumer Affairs (Mr Burns) and Minister for Housing, Local Government and Planning (Mr Mackenroth) as Ministers of the Crown and appointed— (i) Honourable Thomas James Burns to be Deputy Premier, Minister for Emergency Services and Consumer Affairs and Minister Assisting the Premier on Rural Affairs of Queensland, and (ii) Honourable Terence Michael Mackenroth to be Minister for Housing, Local Government and Planning and Minister for Rural Communities of Queensland. Paper : Mr W Goss, during his statement, tabled the following paper— 5775 # Queensland Government Gazette No. 98 dated 16 December 1994 containing the relevant notifications 5776 (b) Deputy Premier, Minister for Emergency Services and Consumer Affairs and Minister Assisting the Premier on Rural Affairs (Mr Burns), by leave, made a ministerial statement relating to the unscrupulous activities of Coast Accommodation Services Pty Ltd and Victor Ollis and Gail Lye, the joint proprietors of Courtesy Accommodation. 5777 (c) Minister for Justice and AttorneyÐGeneral and Minister for the Arts (Mr Wells), by leave, made a ministerial statement relating to the Senate enquiry into unresolved whistleblower cases. Papers: Mr Wells, during his statement, tabled the following papers— 5778 # Detailed ministerial statement on Senate Select Committee on unresolved whistleblower cases and account of events relating to the Heiner Inquiry 5779 # Letter, dated 18 January 1990, to Acting DirectorÐGeneral, Department of Family Services and Aboriginal and Islander Affairs from the Crown Solicitor concerning the appointment of Mr N Heiner to investigate matters at the John Oxley Youth Centre 226 Register of Tabled Papers Ð First Session Ð FortyÐSeventh Parliament

5780-5781 # Letters, dated 19 and 23 January 1990, to Acting DirectorÐGeneral, Department of Family Services and Aboriginal and Islander Affairs from the Crown Solicitor 5782 # Letter, dated 16 February 1990, to Acting Secretary to the Cabinet from the Crown Solicitor

REPORTS ON TRANSPORT AND ROAD SAFETY MATTERS 5783 Mr Ardill tabled reports on his visits to Canberra and MelbourneÐBendigo concerning transport and road safety matters.

P ARLIAMENTARY CRIMINAL JUSTICE COMMITTEE Ð REPORT, SUBMISSIONS AND TRANSCRIPT OF EVIDENCE Chairman of the Parliamentary Criminal Justice Committee (Mr Davies) tabled the following papers— Parliamentary Criminal Justice Committee— 5784 Report of a review of the activities of the Criminal Justice Commission pursuant to s.118(1)(f) of the Criminal Justice Act 1989 5785 Submissions received by the Parliamentary Criminal Justice Committee on its review of the Criminal Justice Commission’s report on a review of police powers in Queensland: Volume V 5786 Transcript of proceedings of the public hearing held on 12 December 1994, regarding the Parliamentary Criminal Justice Committee’s review of the Criminal Justice Commission’s report on a review of police powers in Queensland: Volume V 5787 Submissions received by the Parliamentary Criminal Justice Committee on the review of the Criminal Justice Commission’s report on cannabis and the law in Queensland

REPORT OF THE COMMISSIONER OF THE P OLICE S ERVICE Chairman of the Parliamentary Criminal Justice Committee (Mr Davies) tabled the following paper— 5788 Queensland Police Service Ð Register of Reports and Recommendations to the Minister and Ministerial Directions 1994

CRIMINAL JUSTICE COMMISSION Ð REPLY TO A QUESTION Chairman of the Parliamentary Criminal Justice Committee (Mr Davies) tabled the following paper— 5789 Criminal Justice Commission’s reply to a question by the Deputy Leader of the Coalition (Mrs Sheldon) to the Minister for Justice and AttorneyÐGeneral and Minister for the Arts (Mr Wells) on 16 November 1994

P ARLIAMENTARY COMMITTEE FOR ELECTORAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW Ð REPORT AND S UBMISSIONS Chairman of the Parliamentary Committee for Electoral and Administrative Review (Dr Clark) tabled the following paper— 5790-5791 Parliamentary Committee for Electoral and Administrative Review Ð Report on consolidation and review of the Queensland Constitution together with the submissions presented to the Committee

REPORT ON STUDY TOUR Mr Lester tabled the following paper— 5792 Report on his study tour to the Middle East

REPORT ON STUDY TOUR Mr Beattie tabled the following paper— 5793 Report on his study of Sydney’s City Rail together with supporting documents

GENERAL BUSINESS Ð MATTERS OF P UBLIC I NTEREST The following Members addressed the House— Leader of the Opposition (Mr Borbidge), Dr Clark, Messrs Santoro, Beattie Cooper and Campbell Paper : Mr Borbidge, during his speech, tabled the following paper— 5794 # Report, dated 13 September 1993, on Indy Event commercial review Register of Tabled Papers Ð First Session Ð FortyÐSeventh Parliament 227

Paper : Mr Santoro, during his speech, tabled the following paper— 5795 # Copy of Cabinet submission concerning the Senate Inquiry On Unresolved Whistleblower Cases together with attachments Paper : Mr Beattie, during his speech, tabled the following paper— 5796 # Extract, dated 5 February 1995, from the Sunday Telegraph entitled “How safe are our trains? – Police numbers ‘too low’” Paper : Mr Cooper, during his speech, tabled the following paper— 5797 # Letter, dated 14 February 1995, from the Minister for Police and Corrective Services relating to what additional facilities will be provided as a result of proposed changes to the Criminal Code and anticipated number of prisoners as at June 1995

TRANSPORT O PERATIONS (MARINE P OLLUTION) BILL Order of the day read for the adjourned debate on the motion of the Minister for Transport and Minister Assisting the Premier on Economic and Trade Development (Mr Hamill) Ð That the Bill be now read a second time. Debate resumed. Papers: Mr Beattie, during his speech, tabled the following papers— 5798 # Various papers relating to oil pollution from ships

ADJOURNMENT Minister for Health (Mr Hayward) moved Ð That the House do now adjourn. Debate ensued. Papers: Mr T Sullivan, during his speech, tabled the following papers— 5799-5800 # Reference material in relation to Mary Mackillop Papers: Mr Horan, during his speech, tabled the following papers— 5801 # Letter dated 28 October 1994 to the Commissioner for Police concerning the operation of the Planned Parenthood of Australia Clinic at 8 Campbell Street, Bowen Hills 5802 # Letter dated 23 December 1994 from the Minister for Police and Minister for Corrective Services concerning the operation of the Planned Parenthood of Australia Clinic at 8 Campbell Street, Bowen Hills

WEDNESDAY, 22 FEBRUARY 1995

P ETITIONS The following petitions, lodged with the Clerk by the Members indicated, were received— 5803 Mr Laming, from 84 petitioners, praying that action be taken to waive the $10 fee to be paid by pensioners for the new disabled parking stickers. 5804 Mr Laming, from 711 petitioners, praying that the Parliament of Queensland will take action to ensure (a) that extra police and vehicles are provided in the Mooloolaba area; (b) that the Mooloolaba Police Beat remains adequately staffed; and (c) that resources are allocated in such a way as to ensure that unacceptable behaviour is eradicated. 5805 Mr Littleproud, from 4,465 petitioners, praying that the Parliament of Queensland will address flaws in the juvenile justice system by legislating for stronger penalties for juveniles who reoffend and that action be taken to make detention centres secure. 5806 Mr Livingstone, from 100 petitioners, praying that immediate action be taken to halt the Eastlink powerline project. 5807 Mr Livingstone, from 20 petitioners, praying that the statutory prohibition on the production and usage of cannabis be continued. 5808 Mr Livingstone, from 50 petitioners, praying that an open inquiry be conducted into upgrading the public bus service in the Nerang area. 5809 Mr Livingstone, from 18 petitioners, praying that a referendum of ratepayers be conducted in areas affected by the proposed amalgamation of Albert and Gold Coast Shires and (a) that results of this referendum be binding on government; and (b) that the referendum wording include a no opinion vote. 5810-5811 Messrs Livingstone and Szczerbanik, from 7,707 and 67 petitioners respectively, praying that action be taken to ensure that the proposed amalgamation of the Albert Shire and Gold Coast City does not proceed. 228 Register of Tabled Papers Ð First Session Ð FortyÐSeventh Parliament

5812 Mr Quinn, from 3,207 petitioners, praying for action to be taken to ensure that the proposed Robina Hospital proceeds. 5813 Mr Robertson, from 623 petitioners, praying for the installation of red light cameras at the intersection of Beenleigh and Mains Road, Sunnybank.

S TATUTORY I NSTRUMENTS The following statutory instruments were tabled by the Clerk— Agricultural Colleges Act 1994— 5814 Proclamation Ð the provisions of the Act that are not in force commence 3 February 1995, No. 20 Building and Construction Industry (Portable Long Service Leave) Act 1991— 5815 Building and Construction Industry (Portable Long Service Leave) Amendment Regulation (No. 3) 1994, No. 471 Dairy Industry Act 1993— 5816 Dairy Industry (Market Milk Prices) Order 1995, No. 1 Electricity Act 1976— 5817 Electricity (Articles of the Queensland Electricity Supply Industry Employees’ Superannuation Scheme) Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 1994, No. 470 Electricity Act 1994— 5818 Electricity (Electrical Articles) Regulation 1994, No. 469 5819 Electricity Regulation 1994, No. 468 5820 Proclamation Ð the provisions of the Act that are not in force commence at the appointed time on 1 January 1995, No. 467 Exotic Diseases in Animals Act 1981— 5821 Exotic Diseases in Animals (Avian Influenza) Amendment Notice (No. 1) 1995, No. 4 5822 Exotic Diseases in Animals (Avian Influenza) Notice 1994, No. 484 Fisheries Act 1976— 5823 Fisheries Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 1995, No. 8 Fisheries Act 1994— 5824 Proclamation Ð the provisions of the Act that are not in force commence 27 January 1995, No. 9 Forestry Act 1959— 5825 Forestry Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 1995, No. 12 Fossicking Act 1994— 5826 Fossicking Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 1995, No. 15 Fruit Marketing Organisation Act 1923— 5827 Fruit Marketing Organisation Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 1995, No. 23 Government Owned Corporations Act 1993— 5828 Government Owned Corporations (QGC Corporatisation) Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 1995, No. 21 5829 Government Owned Corporations (QTSC Corporatisation) Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 1995, No. 22 5830 Government Owned Corporations (Queensland Industry Development Corporation) Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 1995, No. 2 Health Act 1937Ð 5831 Poisons Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 1995, No. 29 Indy Car Grand Prix Act 1990— 5832 Indy Car Grand Prix Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 1995, No. 17 Land Act 1994— 5833 Proclamation Ð section 526 and Schedule 4 (other than sections 1 and 3) of the Act commence 6 February 1995, No. 19 Local Government Act 1993— 5834 Local Government (Albert, Beaudesert and Gold Coast) Regulation 1994, No. 478 5835 Local Government (Brisbane, Esk, Ipswich, Logan and Moreton) Regulation 1994, No. 479 5836 Local Government (Cairns, Douglas, Mareeba and Mulgrave) Regulation 1994, No. 480 5837 Local Government Finance Amendment Standard (No. 1) 1994, No. 481 Mineral Resources Act 1989— 5838 Mineral Resources Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 1995, No. 16 Nature Conservation Act 1992— 5839 Nature Conservation (Declaration of Nature Refuges) Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 1994, No. 475 Register of Tabled Papers Ð First Session Ð FortyÐSeventh Parliament 229

5840 Nature Conservation (Macropod Harvest Period) Notice 1994, No. 482 5841 Nature Conservation (Macropod Harvesting) Conservation Plan 1994, No. 476 5842 Nature Conservation Regulation 1994, No. 473 5843 Nature Conservation (Wildlife) Regulation 1994, No. 474 5844 Proclamation Ð the provisions of the Act that are not in force, other than section 85, commence 19 December 1994, No. 472 Officials in Parliament Act 1896— 5845 Proclamation declaring that certain officers of the Crown liable to retire from office on political grounds are capable of being elected members of the Legislative Assembly and sitting and voting in the Legislative Assembly at the same time, No. 477 Petroleum Act 1923— 5846 Petroleum (Adjustment of Pipeline Charges) Notice 1995, No. 14 Primary Producers’ Co–operative Associations Act 1923— 5847 Primary Producers’ CoÐoperative Associations Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 1995, No. 10 5848 Primary Producers’ Cooperative Associations (Conversion of Association into Company) Regulation 1995, No. 11 Primary Producers’ Organisation and Marketing Act 1926— 5849 Primary Producers’ Organisation and Marketing (Queensland Cane Growers’ Organisation) Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 1995, No. 13 Queensland Nickel Agreement Act 1970— 5850 Queensland Nickel Agreement Variation Regulation 1995, No. 26 Revenue Laws (Reciprocal Powers) Act 1988— 5851 Revenue Laws (Reciprocal Powers) Regulation 1995, No. 5 Security Providers Act 1993— 5852 Proclamation Ð the provisions of the Act that are not in force commence 17 February 1995, No. 24 5853 Security Providers Regulation 1995, No. 25 Statutory Bodies Financial Arrangements Act 1982— 5854 Statutory Bodies Financial Arrangements (Bankers Trust Australia Limited) Repeal Regulation 1995, No. 27 5855 Statutory Bodies Financial Arrangements (Local Authorities) Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 1995, No. 28 Sugar Industry Act 1991— 5856 Sugar Industry (Assignment Grant) Amendment Guideline (No. 1) 1994, No. 483 Superannuation (State Public Sector) Act 1990— 5857 Superannuation (State Public Sector) Amendment of Deed Regulation (No. 1) 1995, No. 7 5858 Superannuation (State Public Sector) Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 1995, No. 6 Traffic Act 1949— 5859 Traffic Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 1995, No. 18 Water Resources Act 1989— 5860 Water Resources (Kaywanna Bore Water Area) Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 1995, No. 3

M INISTERIAL ARRANGEMENTS Premier and Minister for Economic and Trade Development (Mr W Goss) informed the House that the Governor had accepted the resignations of— (a) the Minister for Transport and Minister Assisting the Premier on Economic and Trade Development (Mr Hamill), the Minister for Education (Mr Comben), the Minister for Health (Mr Hayward) and the Minister for Business, Industry and Regional Development (Mr Elder) as Ministers of the Crown, and (b) the Honourable P Comben as an Executive Councillor; and appointed— (a) the Honourable David John Hamill to be Minister for Education; (b) the Honourable James Peter Elder to be Minister for Health; and (c) the Honourable Kenneth William Hayward to be Minister for Transport and Minister Assisting the Premier on Economic and Trade Development. Paper : Mr W Goss, during his statement, tabled the following paper— 5861 # Copy of the Extraordinary Queensland Government Gazette dated 21 February 1995 containing the relevant notifications 230 Register of Tabled Papers Ð First Session Ð FortyÐSeventh Parliament

M INISTERIAL S TATEMENTS 5862 (a) Minister for Tourism, Sport and Racing (Mr Gibbs), by leave, made a ministerial statement relating to the Opposition’s accusations of criminal activity and corruption by people associated with the Indy Car Grand Prix. Paper : Mr Gibbs, during his statement, tabled the following paper— 5863 # Extract from The CourierÐMail of 22 February 1995 entitled “Indy fraud claim anger” 5864 (b) Minister for Primary Industries (Mr Casey), by leave, made a ministerial statement relating to Queensland meat inspection arrangements. 5865 (c) Minister for Employment, Training and Industrial Relations (Mr Foley), by leave, made a ministerial statement relating to the $150m Jobs Plan. 5866 (d) Minister for Environment and Heritage (Ms Robson), by leave, made a ministerial statement relating to the draft environmental protection (water) policy 1995 and explanatory notes. Papers: Ms Robson, during her statement, tabled the following papers— 5867 # Environmental Protection (Water) Policy 1995 Ð Discussion Draft 5868 # Explanatory notes for draft Environmental Protection (Water) Policy 1995 and draft Queensland Water Quality Guideline 5869 (e) Leader of the House (Mr Mackenroth), by leave, made a ministerial statement relating to proposed procedural reforms to question time, petitions and a citizen’s right of reply.

P ERSONAL E XPLANATION Mr Santoro made a personal explanation relating to comments made by the Minister for Tourism, Sport and Racing (Mr Gibbs) that the Parliamentary Committee of Public Accounts had been given copies of the report on the Indy Event Commercial Review. Papers: Mr Santoro, during his speech, tabled the following papers— 5870 # Letter, dated 6 September 1993, from the Chairman of the Parliamentary Committee of Public Accounts relating to a report of the previous Board of Management’s financial and management practices of the Gold Coast Motor Events Co (Gold Coast Indy Car Grand Prix) 5871 # Letter, dated 7 October 1993, from the Minister for Tourism, Sport and Racing relating to the Parliamentary Committee of Public Accounts inquiry into the Gold Coast Motor Events Co (Gold Coast Indy Car Grand Prix)

Q UESTIONS Paper : Leader of the Opposition (Mr Borbidge) tabled the following paper— 5872 # Letter, dated 6 June 1993, from Mr R Richards concerning the payment of a commission for securing sponsorship for the FAI Gold Coast Indy Grand Prix

ADJOURNMENT Minister for Transport and Minister Assisting the Premier on Economic and Trade Development (Mr Hayward) moved Ð That the House do now adjourn. Debate ensued. Papers: Leader of the Opposition (Mr Borbidge), during his speech, tabled the following papers— 5873 # Newspaper article in relation to the Indy Car Grand Prix 5874 # Correspondence in relation to the Indy Car Grand Prix

THURSDAY, 23 FEBRUARY 1995

AUDITORÐGENERAL Ð SECOND REPORT ON AUDITS PERFORMED FOR 1993Ð94 The Speaker tabled the following report— 5889 Auditor General Ð Second report of the Auditor-Generalon audits performed for 1993Ð94

P ETITIONS The following petitions, lodged with the Clerk by the Members indicated, were received— 5890 Mr Beanland, from 15 petitioners, praying that the Parliament of Queensland will amend or alter the Queensland Law Society Act Section 39 and repeal Rule 117(4) to enable citizens to conduct their own legal matters with the right to use or employ a person to act on their behalf. Register of Tabled Papers Ð First Session Ð FortyÐSeventh Parliament 231

5891 Mr Beanland, from 92 petitioners, praying that an inquiry be set up to investigate the legality of the Queensland activities of Planned Parenthood of Australia. 5892 Dr Clark, from 602 petitioners, praying for action to be taken to (a) suspend the building proposal for land situated at 38/42 Portsea Crescent, Kewarra Beach (b) subdivide the land (c) sell the land and invest the income into single dwelling housing blocks; or (d) purchase established properties on single lots. 5893 Mr Gilmore, from 52 petitioners, praying that the Parliament of Queensland will withdraw and amend current legislation so as to provide for continued public access to waters in National Parks for fishing and recreation. 5894 Mr Gilmore, from 88 petitioners, praying that SEQEB supply services to the Bay islands of a standard equal to that of the mainland. 5895 Mr Gilmore, from 2,028 petitioners, praying that the Parliament of Queensland will ensure that (a) health services in Mareeba and district are not reduced in the short term; and (b) existing services are maintained and increased over time. 5896 Mr Horan, from 12,918 petitioners, praying that an inquiry be set up to investigate the legality of the Queensland activities of Planned Parenthood of Australia. 5897 Mr Stoneman, from 64 petitioners, praying for the immediate withdrawal of all licenses and agreements which allow for the commercial exploitation of the reef fishery for live fish export purposes. 5898 Dr Watson, from 8 petitioners, praying that the Parliament of Queensland will, wherever possible, pass legislation implementing the recommendations of the Royal Commission into Aboriginal Deaths in Custody. 5899 Mrs Woodgate, from 102 petitioners, praying for the acquisition of land in Drapers Road, Warner known as Bunya Wildlife Park, for purchase under the terms and conditions of the government’s Regional Open Space System.

GOVERNMENT P APERS The following papers were tabled— Minister for Administrative Services (Mr Milliner)— 5900 Government response to the Report of the Parliamentary Committee of Public Works into stage five of the Queensland Cultural Centre

P ARLIAMENTARY COMMITTEE OF PUBLIC WORKS Ð REPORT AND TRANSCRIPT OF EVIDENCE Chairman of the Parliamentary Committee of Public Works (Ms spence) tabled the following papers— 5901 Parliamentary Committee of Public Works Ð Report on Technology Facilities Toowoomba College of Technical and Further Education 5902 Transcript of proceedings from public hearing held in Toowoomba on 7 November 1994

P ERSONAL E XPLANATION Mr Campbell, by leave, made a personal explanation relating to Mr Twohill and Mr Raymond Goldring. Paper : Mr Campbell, during his speech, tabled the following paper— 5903 # Letter, dated 16 February 1995, from Anderson Brady Solicitors concerning professional fees received by Anthony J Twohill and Co.

QUESTIONS Paper : Treasurer (Mr De Lacy) tabled the following paper— 5904 # Costing of coalition promises Papers: Minister for Employment, Training and Industrial Relations (Mr Foley) tabled the following papers— 5905 # Media release dated 4 October 1994 by the Queensland Chamber of Commerce and Industry Ltd entitled “Beware of a national compo system” 5906 # Media release dated 25 May 1993 by the Trades and Labor Council of Queensland concerning the Government’s decision to increase worker’s compensation scheme premiums Papers: Minister for Lands (Mr Smith) tabled the following papers— 5907 # Letter, dated 10 February 1995, from the Secretary of the Southport Surf Lifesaving Club Inc regarding the Sunday Mail article on club leases 5908 # News release dated 30 January 1994 from the Local Government Association of Queensland entitled “LGAO supports Crown Land Policy” 232 Register of Tabled Papers Ð First Session Ð FortyÐSeventh Parliament

5875-5876 CASINO CONTROL AMENDMENT BILL Treasurer (Mr De Lacy) moved Ð That leave be granted to bring in a Bill for an Act to amend the Casino Control Act 1982. Bill and Explanatory Notes presented by Mr De Lacy, Bill read a first time and ordered to be printed.

5877-5878 WATER RESOURCES AMENDMENT BILL Minister for Primary Industries (Mr Casey) moved Ð That leave be granted to bring in a Bill for an Act to amend the Water Resources Act 1989 and another Act. Bill and Explanatory Notes presented by Mr Casey, Bill read a first time and ordered to be printed.

5879-5880 CORPORATIONS (QUEENSLAND) AMENDMENT BILL Minister for Justice and AttorneyÐGeneral and Minister for the Arts (Mr Wells) moved – That leave be granted to bring in a Bill for an Act to amend the Corporations (Queensland) Act 1990. Bill and Explanatory Notes presented by Mr Wells, Bill read a first time and ordered to be printed.

5881-5882 TRANSPORT O PERATIONS (ROAD USE M ANAGEMENT) BILL Minister for Transport and Minister Assisting the Premier on Economic and Trade Development (Mr Hayward) moved Ð That leave be granted to bring in a Bill for an Act about road use management, and other purposes related to transport. Bill and Explanatory Notes presented by Mr Hayward, Bill read a first time and ordered to be printed.

5883-5884 MINERAL RESOURCES AMENDMENT BILL Minister for Minerals and Energy (Mr McGrady) moved Ð That leave be granted to bring in a Bill for an Act to amend the Mineral Resources Act 1989, and for related purposes. Bill and Explanatory Notes presented by Mr McGrady, Bill read a first time and ordered to be printed.

5885-5886 FACTORIES AND S HOPS REPEAL BILL Minister for Employment, Training and Industrial Relations (Mr Foley) moved Ð That leave be granted to bring in a Bill for an Act to repeal the Factories and Shops Act 1960, and for related purposes. Bill and Explanatory Notes presented by Mr Foley, Bill read a first time and ordered to be printed.

5887-5888 LOCAL G OVERNMENT L EGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Minister for Police and Minister for Corrective Services (Mr Braddy), on behalf of the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Planning and Minister for Rural Communities (Mr Mackenroth), moved Ð That leave be granted to bring in a Bill for an Act to amend local government legislation, and for other purposes. Bill and Explanatory Notes presented by Mr Braddy, Bill read a first time and ordered to be printed.

TUESDAY, 21 MARCH 1995

ASSENT TO BILLS 5927 Letter from the Governor was reported, informing the Assembly that Her Excellency the Governor had, in the name of Her Majesty, assented to the following Bills on the date indicated—

P APERS TABLED DURING THE RECESS Mr Speaker informed the House that the following papers, received during the recess, had been tabled on the date indicated— 7 March 1995— 5909 Explanation for the granting of an extension of time for the tabling of the Queensland AntiÐDiscrimination Commission and Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission Annual Report 1993Ð94 Register of Tabled Papers Ð First Session Ð FortyÐSeventh Parliament 233

5910 Queensland Industry Development Corporation Ð Government Schemes Division Ð Venture Capital Fund Ð Financial Statements for the period 1 July 1994 to 31 October 1994

PETITIONS The following petitions, lodged with the Clerk by the Members indicated, were received— 5928 Mrs Bird, from 357 petitioners, praying that immediate action be taken to introduce control measures for the disposal of agricultural mulch (black plastic). 5929 Mr Davidson, from 6 petitioners, praying that action be taken to waive the $10 fee to be paid by pensioners for the new disabled parking stickers. 5930 Mr Purcell, from 826 petitioners, praying that serious consideration be given to extending the time frame for the proposed Hemmant Port Road Environmental Impact Assessment.

GOVERNMENT P APER The following paper was tabled— Acting Minister for Primary Industries (Mr Gibbs)— 5931 Queensland Fish Board Ð Final Report for the period 1 July 1994 to 27 January 1995

S TATUTORY I NSTRUMENTS The following statutory instruments were tabled by the Clerk— Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals (Queensland) Act 1994— 5932 Proclamation Ð the provisions of the Act that are not in force commence 15 March 1995, No. 51 Agricultural Standard Act 1994— 5933 Proclamation Ð the provisions of the Act that are not in force commence 15 March 1995, No. 50 Credit Act 1987— 5934 Credit Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 1995, No. 48 Environmental Protection Act 1994— 5935 Environmental Protection (Interim) Regulation 1995, No. 46 5936 Proclamation Ð the provisions of the Act that are not in force (other than the provisions mentioned in the Schedule) commence 1 March 1995, No. 47 Exotic Diseases in Animals Act 1981— 5937 Exotic Diseases in Animals (Avian Influenza) Amendment Notice (No. 2) 1995, No. 44 Fisheries Act 1994— 5938 Fisheries (Changeover Day) Regulation 1995, No. 56 5939 Fisheries Regulation 1995, No. 34 Justices Act 1886— 5940 Justices Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 1995, No. 45 Land Act 1962— 5941 Land Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 1995, No. 49 Local Government Amendment Act 1994— 5942 Proclamation Ð the provisions of the Act that are not in force commence 10 March 1995, No. 54 Nature Conservation Act 1992— 5943 Nature Conservation (Protected Areas) Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 1995, No. 42 5944 Nature Conservation (Protected Areas) Amendment Regulation (No. 2) 1995, No. 55 Nursing Act 1992— 5945 Nursing Amendment ByÐlaw (No. 1) 1995, No. 40 Officials in Parliament Act 1896— 5946 Proclamation declaring that certain officers of the Crown liable to retire from office on political grounds are capable of being elected members of the Legislative Assembly and sitting and voting in the Legislative Assembly at the same time, No. 30 Place Names Act 1994— 5947 Place Names Regulation 1995, No. 39 5948 Proclamation Ð the provisions of the Act that are not in force commence 1 March 1995, No. 38 234 Register of Tabled Papers Ð First Session Ð FortyÐSeventh Parliament

Public Sector Management Commission Act 1990— 5949 Public Sector Management Commission Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 1995, No. 31 Residential Tenancies Act 1994— 5950 Proclamation Ð the provisions of the Act that are not in force commence 3 April 1995, No. 35 5951 Residential Tenancies Regulation 1995, No. 36 State Housing Act 1945— 5952 State Housing Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 1995, No. 37 Sugar Industry Act 1991— 5953 Sugar Industry (Assignment Grant) Guideline 1995, No. 52 Superannuation (Government and Other Employees) Act 1988— 5954 Superannuation (Government and Other Employees) Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 1995, No. 33 Superannuation (State Public Sector) Act 1990— 5955 Superannuation (State Public Sector) Amendment Regulation (No. 2) 1995, No. 32 Workplace Health and Safety Act 1989— 5956 Workplace Health and Safety Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 1995, No. 41 5957 Workplace Health and Safety (Certificates) Exemption Amendment Notice (No. 1) 1995, No. 53 5958 Workplace Health and Safety (Codes of Practice Approval) Amendment Notice (No. 1) 1995, No. 43

M INISTERIAL ARRANGEMENTS 5959 Premier and Minister for Economic and Trade Development (Mr W Goss), by leave, informed the House that on 23 February 1995, Her Excellency the Governor appointed Frederick Warren Pitt as a member of the Executive Council of Queensland and as the Minister for Business, Industry and Regional Development. Paper : Mr W Goss, during his speech, tabled the following paper— 5960 # Extraordinary Queensland Government Gazette, dated 23 February 1995, containing the relevant notification

M INISTERIAL S TATEMENT 5961 Minister for Tourism, Sport and Racing (Mr Gibbs), by leave, made a ministerial statement relating to the 1995 Gold Coast Indy Grand Prix.

QUESTIONS Paper : Minister for Administrative Services (Mr Milliner) tabled the following paper— 5962 # Letter, dated 8 October 1992, relating to the short list of bids to manage the proposed Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre at South Bank

GENERAL BUSINESS Ð MATTERS OF P UBLIC I NTEREST The following Members addressed the House— Leader of the Opposition (Mr Borbidge), Mr Robertson, Deputy Leader of the Coalition (Mrs Sheldon), Messrs Dollin, Littleproud and Bennett Papers: Mr Littleproud, during his speech, tabled the following papers— 5963-5964 # Code=Ine Ð Special Souvenir Issue Ð Parts III and IV (firefighters newsletter)

M OTION ON NOTICE Ð CHANGES TO S ESSIONAL O RDERS Leader of the House (Mr Mackenroth), pursuant to notice, moved Ð That the following sessional orders be agreed to by the House— Omit Standing Orders 67A to 70 and insert new Standing Orders. Paper : Deputy Leader of the Coalition (Mrs Sheldon), during her speech, tabled the following paper— 5965 # Letter, dated 23 February 1995, from Mr Borbidge, Mrs Sheldon and Mr Lingard requesting a meeting of the Standing Orders Committee

5911-5912 TREASURY L EGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Treasurer (Mr De Lacy), by leave, moved Ð That leave be granted to bring in a Bill for an Act to amend certain Acts administered by the Treasurer and for other purposes. Bill and Explanatory Notes presented by Mr De Lacy, Bill read a first time and ordered to be printed. Register of Tabled Papers Ð First Session Ð FortyÐSeventh Parliament 235

5913-5914 EDUCATION L EGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Minister for Education (Mr Hamill), by leave, moved Ð That leave be granted to bring in a Bill for an Act to amend certain legislation about education. Bill and Explanatory Notes presented by Mr Hamill, Bill read a first time and ordered to be printed.

5915-5916 WORKERS’ COMPENSATION AMENDMENT BILL Minister for Employment, Training and Industrial Relations (Mr Foley), by leave, moved – That leave be granted to bring in a Bill for an Act to amend the Workers’ Compensation Act 1990. Bill and Explanatory Notes presented by Mr Foley, Bill read a first time and ordered to be printed.

5917-5918 INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS L EGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Minister for Employment, Training and Industrial Relations (Mr Foley), by leave, moved – That leave be granted to bring in a Bill for an Act to amend the Industrial Relations Act 1990 and the Public Service Management and Employment Act 1988. Bill and Explanatory Notes presented by Mr Foley, Bill read a first time and ordered to be printed.

5919-5920 COURTS L EGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Minister for Justice and Attorney-General and Minister for the Arts (Mr Wells), by leave, moved Ð That leave be granted to bring in a Bill for an Act to amend various Acts to provide for court annexed mediation and case appraisal, and for other purposes. Bill and Explanatory Notes presented by Mr Wells, Bill read a first time and ordered to be printed.

5921-5922 JUSTICE AND ATTORNEY-GENERAL (MISCELLANEOUS P ROVISIONS) BILL Minister for Justice and AttorneyÐGeneral and Minister for the Arts (Mr Wells), by leave, moved Ð That leave be granted to bring in a Bill for an Act to amend or repeal Acts administered by the Minister for Justice and AttorneyÐGeneral and Minister for the Arts. Bill and Explanatory Notes presented by Mr Wells, Bill read a first time and ordered to be printed.

5923-5924 FREEDOM OF I NFORMATION AMENDMENT BILL Minister for Justice and AttorneyÐGeneral and Minister for the Arts (Mr Wells), by leave, moved Ð That so much of the Standing Orders be suspended as would otherwise prevent the immediate presentation to the House of a Bill for an Act to amend the Freedom of Information Act 1992. Bill and Explanatory Notes presented by Mr Wells, Bill read a first time and ordered to be printed.

5925-5926 LOCAL G OVERNMENT (ABORIGINAL L ANDS) AMENDMENT BILL Minister for Housing, Local Government and Planning and Minister for Rural Communities (Mr Mackenroth), by leave, moved Ð That leave be granted to bring in a Bill for an Act to amend the Local Government (Aboriginal Lands) Act 1978. Bill and Explanatory Notes presented by Mr Mackenroth, Bill read a first time and ordered to be printed.

WEDNESDAY, 22 MARCH 1995

P ETITIONS The following petitions, lodged with the Clerk by the Members indicated, were received— 5974 Mrs Bird, from 2,394 petitioners, praying that favourable consideration be given to any proposal to recommission the Collinsville Power Station and that the benefits to Collinsville and the Bowen Shire be taken into account. 5975 Dr Clark, from 27 petitioners, praying that (a) the expansion program for the Cairns International Airport be suspended until an independent study into alternative sites is carried out; and (b) in the interim, a curfew apply between 11 pm and 6 am. 236 Register of Tabled Papers Ð First Session Ð FortyÐSeventh Parliament

5976 Dr Clark, from 840 petitioners, praying that (a) the building proposal at 7-9 Le Grande Street, Freshwater be suspended; (b) the land be sold for the purpose of minimum density private development; and (c) the 20% Public Housing Policy be reviewed by public consultation. 5977 Mr Connor, from 1,260 petitioners, praying that the Worongary Fire Station be (a) opened 24 hours per day; and (b) staffed with the minimum safe crew level of 4, with an appropriate pumper for the area. 5978 Mr Nunn, from 992 petitioners, praying that the Parliament of Queensland will (a) immediately remove the Board and executive staff of the Royal Queensland Bush Children’s Health Scheme and appoint an administrator as an interim manager; (b) immediately re-open the Townsville and Yeppoon Homes and retain all homes in their coastal communities; and (c) ensure that community input is sought, as a funding requirement, prior to any proposed future changes in administering the Scheme. 5979 Mr Quinn, from 70 petitioners, praying that the Parliament of Queensland will take action to ensure that (a) school officials have sufficient authority to deal with children with behavioural problems; and (b) the police be given sufficient powers to deal with difficult children. 5980 Mrs Rose, from 30 petitioners, praying that the Parliament of Queensland will take the necessary action to boost police numbers in the southern areas of the Gold Coast City and Albert Shire. 5981 Mr Turner, from 30 petitioners, praying that action be taken to provide electricity to homes along the Maleny Woodford Road at Maleny.

NOTICES OF M OTION Papers: Mr Cooper tabled the following papers— 5982 # Letter, dated 8 November 1994, from Mr Szczerbanik relating to an investigation into the delay in the police responding to the break–in at Mrs McGavin’s home 5983 # Letter, dated 16 March 1995, from Mrs McGavin relating to the delay in providing information about the outcome of the police inquiry

QUESTIONS Paper : Minister for Employment, Training and Industrial Relations (Mr Foley) tabled the following paper— 5984 # Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Vocational Education, Training and Employment Strategic Plan (Nagi Binanga)

5966-5967 SUPERANNUATION L EGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Treasurer (Mr De Lacy), by leave, moved Ð That leave be granted to bring in a Bill for an Act to amend certain Acts about superannuation. Bill and Explanatory Notes presented by Mr De Lacy, Bill read a first time and ordered to be printed.

5968-5969 DRUGS M ISUSE AMENDMENT BILL Minister for Police and Minister for Corrective Services (Mr Braddy), by leave, moved Ð That leave be granted to bring in a Bill for an Act to amend the Drugs Misuse Act 1986, and for other purposes. Bill and Explanatory Notes presented by Mr Braddy, Bill read a first time and ordered to be printed.

5970-5971 NATIONAL CRIME AUTHORITY (STATE P ROVISIONS) AMENDMENT BILL Minister for Police and Minister for Corrective Services (Mr Braddy), by leave, moved Ð That leave be granted to bring in a Bill for an Act to amend the National Crime Authority (State Provisions) Act 1985, and for other purposes. Bill and Explanatory Notes presented by Mr Braddy, Bill read a first time and ordered to be printed.

5972-5973 WORKPLACE HEALTH AND S AFETY BILL Minister for Employment, Training and Industrial Relations (Mr Foley), by leave, moved Ð That leave be granted to bring in a Bill for an Act to promote and protect freedom from disease or injury and risk of disease or injury to persons caused or created by workplaces, work at workplaces, workplace operations and certain plant, and for related purposes. Bill and Explanatory Notes presented by Mr Foley, Bill read a first time and ordered to be printed. Register of Tabled Papers Ð First Session Ð FortyÐSeventh Parliament 237

LOCAL GOVERNMENT REGULATIONS 1994 (SUBORDINATE LEGISLATION NOS. 478, 479 AND 480) Ð MOTION FOR DISALLOWANCE Mrs McCauley, pursuant to notice, moved Ð That Local Government (Albert, Beaudesert and Gold Coast) Regulation 1994 (Subordinate Legislation No. 478), Local Government (Brisbane, Esk, Ipswich, Logan and Moreton) Regulation 1994 (Subordinate Legislation No. 479), and Local Government (Cairns, Douglas, Mareeba and Mulgrave) Regulation 1994 (Subordinate Legislation No. 480) tabled in Parliament on 22 February 1995 be disallowed. Papers: Mr Beattie, during his speech, tabled the following papers— 5985 # Extract from the Herald Sun, dated 8 March 1995, entitled “Council voters to wait 2 years” 5986 # Extract from The Age, dated 8 March 1995, entitled “Government backflip on council polls”

FREEDOM OF I NFORMATION AMENDMENT BILL Order of the day read for the adjourned debate on the motion of the Minister for Justice and AttorneyÐGeneral and Minister for the Arts (Mr Wells) Ð That the Bill be now read a second time. Debate resumed. Paper : Mr Beattie, during his speech, tabled the following paper— 5987 # Newspaper articles relating to freedom of information

THURSDAY, 23 MARCH 1995

P ETITION The following petition, lodged with the Clerk by the Member indicated, was received— 5992 Mr Springborg, from 69 petitioners, praying that the statutory prohibition on the production and usage of cannabis be continued.

M INISTERIAL S TATEMENT 5993 Treasurer (Mr De Lacy), by leave, made a ministerial statement relating to the North Queensland Nickel Joint Venture. Paper : Mr De Lacy tabled the following paper— 5994 # Detailed report of the history of the abovementioned project

QUESTIONS Papers: Mr Cooper tabled the following papers— 5995 # Letter, dated 26 February 1995, from Mr Cooper to the Chairman of the Criminal Justice Commission concerning access to police establishments by Members of Parliament and others 5996 # Letter, dated 16 March 1995, from the Chairman of the CJC concerning the directive sent to officers in charge of police stations concerning access by Members of Parliament to public areas of police establishments

5988-5989 CLASSIFICATION OF COMPUTER G AMES AND I MAGES (INTERIM) BILL Deputy Premier, Minister for Emergency Services and Consumer Affairs and Minister Assisting the Premier on Rural Affairs (Mr Burns), by leave, moved Ð That leave be granted to bring in a Bill for an Act to provide for the classification of computer games and images, and for other purposes. Bill and Explanatory Notes presented by Mr Burns, Bill read a first time and ordered to be printed.

5990- 5991PETROLEUM AMENDMENT BILL Minister for Minerals and Energy (Mr McGrady), by leave, moved Ð That leave be granted to bring in a Bill for an Act to amend the Petroleum Act 1923. Bill and Explanatory Notes presented by Mr McGrady, Bill read a first time and ordered to be printed. 238 Register of Tabled Papers Ð First Session Ð FortyÐSeventh Parliament

FRIDAY, 24 MARCH 1995

ASSENT TO BILL 5997 Message No. 9 from the Governor was reported, informing the Assembly that Her Excellency had, in the name of Her Majesty, assented to the following Bill on the date indicated—

AUDITORÐGENERAL Ð REPORTS ON AUDITS PERFORMED Mr Speaker tabled the following reports from the AuditorÐGeneral on Audits performed for 1993–94— 5998 Audits of Aboriginal Councils and Island Councils 5999 Audits of Local Governments

P ETITIONS The following petitions, lodged with the Clerk by the Members indicated, were received— 6000 Mr Mitchell, from 33 petitioners, praying that the Parliament of Queensland will (a) immediately remove the Board and executive staff of the Royal Queensland Bush Children’s Health Scheme and appoint an administrator as an interim manager; (b) immediately re-open the Townsville and Yeppoon Homes and retain all homes in their coastal communities; and (c) ensure that community input is sought, as a funding requirement, prior to any proposed future changes in administering the Scheme. 6001 Mr Springborg, from 149 petitioners, praying that police officers on transfer from Stanthorpe be replaced with officers of equal seniority, so that no change is made in the ranking and total number of police officers currently employed at Stanthorpe Police Station.

GOVERNMENT P APER The following paper was tabled— Minister for Transport and Minister Assisting the Premier on Economic and Trade Development (Mr Hayward)— 6002 Marine Incidents in Queensland Ð BiÐAnnual Report for the period 1 July to 31 December 1994

M INISTERIAL S TATEMENTS 6003 (a) Minister for Transport and Minister Assisting the Premier on Economic and Trade Development (Mr Hayward), by leave, made a ministerial statement relating to the Government’s decision to reconstitute the remaining five of the State’s eight Port Authorities as Government Owned Corporations (GOCs) effective from 1 July 1995. Paper : Mr Hayward, during his statement, tabled the following paper— 6004 # Consolidated Corporatisation Charter Ð Bundaberg Port Authority, Rockhampton Port Authority, Mackay Port Authority, Townsville Port Authority and Cairns Port Authority 6005 (b) Minister for Family Services and Aboriginal and Islander Affairs (Ms Warner), by leave, made a ministerial statement relating to the report of the AuditorÐGeneral on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Councils.

P ARLIAMENTARY COMMITTEE OF P UBLIC W ORKS Ð REPORT AND PAPER Chairman of the Parliamentary Committee of Public Works (Ms Spence) tabled the following papers— 6006 Report on the development of the Teemburra Dam and associated irrigation areas 6007 Transcript of proceedings of hearing held on 5 December 1994

QUESTIONS Papers: Premier and Minister for Economic and Trade Development (Mr W Goss) tabled the following papers— 6008 # Graphs showing— Injury frequency rates for all mines 1983/84 Ð 1993/94 Accident incidents rates for all mines 1983/84 Ð 1993/94 Average lost time all mines 1983/84 Ð 1993/94 Accidents per million tonnes for all mines 1983/84 Ð 1993/94 Register of Tabled Papers Ð First Session Ð FortyÐSeventh Parliament 239

Paper : Mr Connor tabled the following paper— 6009 # Letter, dated 8 March 1995, from the Director of Community Health, Brisbane City Council relating to the Environmental Protection Act 1994

TRANSPORT O PERATIONS (ROAD USE M ANAGEMENT) BILL Order of the day read for the adjourned debate on the motion of the Minister for Transport and Minister Assisting the Premier on Economic and Trade Development (Mr Hayward) Ð That the Bill be now read a second time. Papers: Mr Laming, during his speech, tabled the following papers— 6010-6011 # Letters, dated 1 November 1994 and 6 March 1995, between Mr Laming and the Deputy Premier, Minister for Emergency Services and Minister for Rural Communities and Consumer Affairs (Mr Burns) regarding stickers for State Emergency Services vehicles passing through toll gates 6012 # Letter, dated 9 March 1995, from Mr Laming to the Sunshine Motorway Company regarding the use of the motorway by State Emergency Services vehicles free of cost 6013 # Letter, dated 15 March 1995, from the Sunshine Motorway Company regarding the use of the motorway by State Emergency Services vehicles and circumstances under which the toll is not charged. Paper : Mr Santoro, during his speech, tabled the following paper— 6014 # Letter, dated 22 February 1995, from the Airport Motorway Action Committee relating to the Brisbane Inner Northern Suburbs Transport Study Paper : Mr T Sullivan, during his speech, tabled the following paper— 6015 # List of Brisbane Land Valuations published in the Courier-Mail of 20 March 1995

TUESDAY, 28 MARCH 1995

S TATUTORY I NSTRUMENTS The following statutory instruments were tabled by the Clerk— Crimes (Confiscation of Profits) Amendment Act 1995— 6016 Proclamation Ð the provisions of the Act that are not in force commence 1 April 1995, No. 65 Health Act 1937— 6017 Poisons Amendment Regulation (No. 2) 1995, No. 64 Local Government Act 1993— 6018 Local Government (Joint Local Government Areas) Regulation 1995, No. 63 6019 Local Government (Local Government Areas) Regulation 1995, No. 61 6020 Local Government (Transitional) Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 1995, No. 62 Statutory Bodies Financial Arrangements Act 1982— 6021 Statutory Bodies Financial Arrangements (Brisbane Cricket Ground Trust) Regulation 1995, No. 57 6022 Statutory Bodies Financial Arrangements (Island Industries Board) Regulation 1995, No. 58 Superannuation (State Public Sector) Act 1990— 6023 Superannuation (State Public Sector) Amendment of Deed Regulation (No. 2) 1995, No. 59 Transport Infrastructure (Railways) Act 1991— 6024 Transport Infrastructure (Railways) Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 1995, No. 66 Weapons Amendment Act 1994— 6025 Proclamation Ð the provisions of the Act that are not in force (other than the provisions mentioned in the Schedule) commence 24 March 1995, No. 60

GOVERNMENT P APERS The following papers were tabled— Minister for Housing, Local Government and Planning and Minister for Rural Communities (Mr Mackenroth)— Under section 71 of the Local Government Act 1993— 6026 Letter, dated 6 March 1995, to the Local Government Commissioner withdrawing the reference dated 29 March 1993 under section 4H of the Local Government Act 1936 in respect of the areas of the Shires of Murweh and Tambo 240 Register of Tabled Papers Ð First Session Ð FortyÐSeventh Parliament

6027 A copy of the new reference to the Local Government Commissioner dated 6 March 1995 to examine, report and make recommendations on various reviewable local government matters in respect of the areas of the Shires of Murweh, Tambo and Bauhinia 6028 A copy of the reference to the Local Government Commissioner dated 9 March 1995 to examine, report and make recommendations on the reviewable local government matter of the reduction of the Flinders Shire Council’s complement of members for the 1997 local government triennial elections

M INISTERIAL S TATEMENT 6029 Premier and Minister for Economic and Trade Development (Mr W Goss), by leave, made a ministerial statement relating to his visit to Germany and the United Kingdom. Paper : Mr W Goss, during his statement, tabled the following paper— 6030 # Report on the Premier’s trip to Germany and the United Kingdom during the period 2 to 16 March 1995

PERSONAL EXPLANATION Chairman of the Parliamentary Criminal Justice Committee (Mr Davies), by leave, made a personal explanation relating to an article in The CourierÐMail of 25 March 1995 entitled “Richo Report Ruckus”. Papers: Mr Davies, during his statement, tabled the following papers— 6031 # Statement by the Parliamentary Criminal Justice Committee concerning an article in The CourierÐMail of 25 March 1995 6032 # Letter, dated 23 February 1995, to the Chairman of the Criminal Justice Committee relating to Operation Wallah material 6033 # Letter, dated 22 March 1995, from Paul Whittaker, Senior Reporter from The CourierÐMail outlining a series of questions concerning Operation Wallah documents 6034 # Letter, dated 23 March 1995, from the Chairman of the Parliamentary Criminal Justice Committee in response to the questions raised by The CourierÐMail 6035 # Extract from The CourierÐMail, dated 25 March 1995, entitled “Richo Report Ruckus”

Q UESTIONS Paper : Mr Connor tabled the following paper— 6036 # Letter, dated 27 March 1995, from Graham Sheehan, Industry Consultant, Meat and Allied Trades’ Federation of Australia, relating to the Environmental Protection (Interim) Regulations 1995 Paper : Minister for Employment, Training and Industrial Relations (Mr Foley) tabled the following paper— 6037 # The New Unfair Dismissal Rules – A review of the rules following last year’s major changes to both state and federal legislation – Speaker’s profiles

GENERAL BUSINESS Ð MATTERS OF P UBLIC I NTEREST The following Members addressed the House— Messrs Beanland, Szczerbanik, Grice, Johnson, Hollis and Lingard Papers: Mr Beanland, during his speech, tabled the following papers— 6038 # Various documents concerning former Superintendent John William Huey

INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS L EGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Order of the day read for the adjourned debate on the motion of the Minister for Employment, Training and Industrial Relations (Mr Foley) Ð That the Bill be now read a second time. Paper : Minister for Employment, Training and Industrial Relations (Mr Foley), during his speech, tabled the following paper— 6039 # Extract from The CourierÐMail dated 20 October 1994, entitled “Secret plan to fight union power”

ADJOURNMENT Leader of the House (Mr Mackenroth) moved Ð That the House do now adjourn. Papers: Mr Laming, during his speech, tabled the following papers— 6040-6041 # Letters in relation to the $10 fee required for a parking permit for the disabled Register of Tabled Papers Ð First Session Ð FortyÐSeventh Parliament 241

WEDNESDAY, 29 MARCH 1995

6042 Mr J Goss, from 130 petitioners, praying that the Parliament of Queensland will reconsider the withdrawal of funding for tutors employed at TAFE institutions. 6043-6044 Mr Lester and the Minister for Minerals and Energy (Mr McGrady), from 694 and 128 petitioners respectively, praying that the Parliament of Queensland will (a) immediately remove the Board and executive staff of the Royal Queensland Bush Children’s Health Scheme and appoint an administrator as an interim manager; (b) immediately re-open the Townsville and Yeppoon Homes and retain all homes in their coastal communities; and (c) ensure that community input is sought, as a funding requirement, prior to any proposed future changes in administering the Scheme. 6045 Mr Rowell, from 57 petitioners, praying that enactments permitting a breach of the natural Ripple Creek Catchment divide be withheld. 6046 Mrs Woodgate, from 4,272 petitioners, praying that an inquiry be set up to investigate the legality of the Queensland activities of Planned Parenthood Australia.

QUESTIONS Paper : Deputy Leader of the Coalition (Mrs Sheldon) tabled the following paper— 6047 # Letter requesting an investigation into the pinball and amusement games industry Papers: Mr Slack tabled the following papers— 6048 # Letter, dated 16 December 1994, from the Deputy Premier, Minister for Emergency Services and Consumer Affairs and Minister Assisting the Premier on Rural Affairs (Mr Burns) relating to the Whyte Island mangrove area 6049 # Letter, dated 18 January 1995, from the Chairman of the Port of Brisbane relating to a public meeting concerning Manly boat harbour, retention of certain mangroves on Whyte Island and plans for the future development of the Port of Brisbane.

GENERAL BUSINESS Ð SPECIAL P UBLIC I MPORTANCE DEBATE Mr Speaker informed the House that pursuant to the sessional order of 5 November 1992, the Minister for Environment and Heritage (Ms Robson) proposed that the following matter of special public importance be submitted to the Assembly for discussion— “This House notes the effective and responsive environmental policies of the Queensland Government and how these policies stand in stark contrast to the record of the previous National Party Government and the dearth of environmental policies for the current Opposition parties.” The following Members addressed the House— Mrs Edmond, Mr Elliott, Dr Clark, Mr Laming, the Minister for Environment and Heritage (Ms Robson) and Mr Slack Papers: Mr Slack tabled the following papers— 6050 # Extract from Labor Times entitled “Just how green are the Nationals?” 6051 # The Thomatis/Richters Creek Action Group – Memorandum entitled “Truth and Public Benefit” relating to the Yorkeys Knob oil dumping incident

LOCAL G OVERNMENT (ABORIGINAL L ANDS) AMENDMENT BILL Order of the day read for the adjourned debate on the motion of the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Planning and Minister for Rural Communities (Mr Mackenroth) – That the Bill be now read a second time. Paper : Mr Littleproud, during his speech, tabled the following paper— 6052 # Letter, dated 27 November 1994, from the Council of Cherbourg Elders Inc concerning the activities of some members of Cherbourg Community Council and certain ATSIC members

THURSDAY, 30 MARCH 1995

P RINTING COMMITTEE Ð REPORT Mr Speaker tabled the following paper— 6053 Printing Committee Ð Report Ð Timeliness of Annual Reports required to be tabled during 1994 242 Register of Tabled Papers Ð First Session Ð FortyÐSeventh Parliament

P ETITIONS The following petitions, lodged with the Clerk by the Members indicated, were received— 6054 Mr Gilmore, from 731 petitioners, praying that the 7A90 service Cairns-Forsayth, marketed as “The Last Great Train Ride”, be retained. 6055 Mr Lester, from 218 petitioners, praying that the Parliament of Queensland will (a) immediately remove the Board and executive staff of the Royal Queensland Bush Children’s Health Scheme and appoint an administrator as an interim manager; (b) immediately re-open the Townsville and Yeppoon Homes and retain all homes in their coastal communities; and (c) ensure that community input is sought, as a funding requirement, prior to any proposed future changes in administering the Scheme.

M INISTERIAL S TATEMENTS 6056 (a) Treasurer (Mr De Lacy), by leave, made a ministerial statement relating to an independent survey of rural debt levels. Paper : Mr De Lacy, during his statement, tabled the following paper— 6057 # Summary analysis Ð Report on Rural Debt in Queensland Ð prepared by the Queensland Rural Adjustment Authority, Queensland Treasury and the Department of Primary Industries 6058 (b) Minister for Housing, Local Government and Planning and Minister for Rural Communities (Mr Mackenroth), by leave, made a ministerial statement relating to the Queensland Rural Regions Advisory Council (QRRAC) Report on government services available to help communities in rural Queensland with changing social and economic climates. Paper : Mr Mackenroth, during his statement, tabled the following paper— 6059 # Queensland Rural Regions Advisory Council Review Report dated March 1995 6060 (c) Minister for Justice and AttorneyÐGeneral and Minister for the Arts (Mr Wells), by leave, made a ministerial statement relating to certain evidence given at the Senate Inquiry on Unresolved Whistleblower Cases which reflected adversely on advice given to the Government by the Crown Solicitor. Paper : Mr Wells, during his statement, tabled the following paper— 6061 # Memorandum from Mr K. O’Shea, Crown-Solicitor to the Minister for Justice and AttorneyÐGeneral and Minister for the Arts (Mr Wells) in response to certain evidence given at the inquiry 6062 (d) Minister for Employment, Training and Industrial Relations (Mr Foley), by leave, made a ministerial statement relating to a recent visit by a Parliamentary Trade Delegation to Papua New Guinea, Malaysia, Indonesia, Taiwan and Hong Kong. Papers: Mr Foley, during his statement, tabled the following papers— 6063 # Report on the visit of the Queensland Parliamentary Trade Delegation to Papua New Guinea, Malaysia, Indonesia, Taiwan and Hong Kong during the period 5 to 18 March 1995, together with an itinerary and copies of newspaper articles

FRIDAY, 31 MARCH 1995

Q UEENSLAND I NFORMATION COMMISSIONER Ð REPORT Mr Speaker tabled the following paper— 6066 Queensland Information Commissioner Ð Annual Report for 1993Ð94

P ETITIONS The following petitions, lodged with the Clerk by the Members indicated, were received— 6067 Mr Briskey, from 88 petitioners, praying that urgent action be taken to reassess the valuation of land at Amity Point on a more equitable basis to reflect the true marketable value. 6068 Mr Briskey, from 1,024 petitioners, praying that the pensioner and superannuant one dollar concession ticket be introduced on all State transport in the metropolitan area. 6069 Mr Perrett, from 381 petitioners, praying that the Parliament of Queensland will maintain ambulance service staff in the Nanango district at all times. 6070 Mrs Sheldon, from 1,500 petitioners, praying that construction of the proposed South Coast Motorway be not proceeded with. 6071 Ms Warner, from 1,097 petitioners, praying that the Parliament of Queensland will ensure that the new Criminal Code gives equity for women before the law. Register of Tabled Papers Ð First Session Ð FortyÐSeventh Parliament 243

G OVERNMENT P APERS The following papers were tabled— (a) Minister for Environment and Heritage (Ms Robson)— 6072 Queensland Greenhouse Response Strategy 1995 (b) Minister for Employment, Training and Industrial Relations (Mr Foley)— 6073 Government response to Parliamentary Committee of Public Works Report No. 27 in relation to the construction of technology facilities at the Toowoomba Campus of the Southern Queensland Institute of Technology

M INISTERIAL S TATEMENT 6074 Minister for Justice and AttorneyÐGeneral and Minister for the Arts (Mr Wells), by leave, made a ministerial statement relating to the proposed new Criminal Code. Paper: Mr Wells, during his statement, tabled the following paper— 6075 # Queensland Criminal Code

P ARLIAMENTARY COMMITTEE OF PUBLIC WORKS Ð REPORT AND TRANSCRIPT OF PROCEEDINGS Chairman of the Parliamentary Committee of Public Works (Ms Spence) tabled the following papers— Parliamentary Committee of Public Works— 6076 Report on the development of the Mackay Small Craft Harbour 6077 Transcript of proceedings of hearing held on 6 December 1994 in relation to the development of the Mackay Small Craft Harbour

6064-6065 HEALTH S ERVICES AMENDMENT BILL Minister for Health (Mr Elder), by leave, moved Ð That leave be granted to bring in a Bill for an Act to amend the Health Services Act 1991 Bill and Explanatory Notes presented by Mr Elder, Bill read a first time and ordered to be printed.

TUESDAY, 23 MAY 1995

ASSENT TO BILLS 6099 Letter from the Governor was reported, informing the Assembly that Her Excellency the Governor had, in the name of Her Majesty, assented to the following Bills on the dates indicated—

P APERS ORDERED TO BE PRINTED DURING THE RECESS Mr Speaker tabled the following papers, which had been ordered to be printed on 12 May 1995— 6100-6101 Commission of Inquiry into Operation Trident 19 September 1989 to 2 April 1990 Report Ð Volume I and Volume II (March 1993) 6102 Commission of Inquiry into Operation Trident Ð Interim Report (December 1992) 6103 Extract from Commission of Inquiry into Operation Trident (19 September 1989 to 2 April 1990) Ð Withheld / Secret Parts of the TwoÐVolume Report 6104 Guidelines for Indemnities Against Prosecution - Department of the Attorney-General Queensland 6105 Correspondence received from the Minister for Justice and AttorneyÐGeneral and Minister for the Arts (Mr Wells) regarding the reports of the Commission of Inquiry into Operation Trident

P APERS TABLED DURING THE RECESS Mr Speaker informed the House that the following papers, received during the recess, had been tabled by the Clerk on the dates indicated— 11 April 1995— 6078 Criminal Justice Commission Ð Report of an Inquiry Conducted by the Honourable D G Stewart into Allegations of Official Misconduct at the Basil Stafford Centre 13 April 1995— 6079 Valuers Registration Board of Queensland Ð Annual Report 1994 244 Register of Tabled Papers Ð First Session Ð FortyÐSeventh Parliament

26 April 1995— 6080 Criminal Justice Commission Ð Report on the Sufficiency of Funding of the Legal Aid Commission of Queensland and the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions, Queensland 2 May 1995— 6081 Island CoÐordinating Council Ð Annual Report 1993Ð94 6082 Explanation for the granting of an extension of time for the tabling of the Island CoÐordinating Council Annual Report 1993Ð94 4 May 1995— 6083 Board of Teacher Registration Ð Annual Report 1994 8 May 1995— 6084-6085 Board of Trustees of the Brisbane Grammar School Ð Annual Report 1994 6086 Board of Trustees of the Rockhampton Grammar School Ð Annual Report 1994 6087-6088 Griffith University Ð Annual Report and Appendices 1994 6089 James Cook University of North Queensland Ð Annual Report 1994 6090-6091 Queensland University of Technology Ð Annual Report 1994 (Volumes One and Two) 12 May 1995— 6092 Board of Trustees of the Toowoomba Grammar School Ð Annual Report 1994 15 May 1995— 6093 Queensland Cane Growers’ Council – Annual Report 1994 6094 Queensland Pork Producers’ Organisation – Annual Report 1994

P ETITIONS The following petitions, lodged with the Clerk by the Members indicated, were received— 6106 Mr Beattie, from 197 petitioners, praying that (a) sections of the Queensland Criminal Code which make abortion unlawful be repealed; and (b) that abortion services be established in the public hospital system and community based women’s health centres with no charge attached to this service. 6107 Mr Bredhauer, from 418 petitioners, praying that the Parliament of Queensland will allocate sufficient funds to allow for the construction of a sewerage collection and treatment system on Thursday Island. 6108 Mr Hollis, from 443 petitioners, praying that the two pedestrian crossings across Hornibrook Esplanade at Redcliffe near Angus Street and Bell’s Beach be reinstated as a matter of priority. 6109 Dr Clark, from 22 petitioners, praying that action be taken to (a) establish trust accounts for all progress payments to be administered by builders and owners jointly, the subcontractors and suppliers being paid out of said account before the balance is paid to the builder; and (b) if disputes arise, the project be stopped and all concerned attend an Arbitration Court to resolve the dispute. 6110-6112 Dr Clark, Messrs Foley and Pitt, from 20, 20 and 10 petitioners respectively, praying that the Parliament of Queensland will take action to return the “Friday Tech” learning system for apprentices. 6113 Mr Gilmore, from 46 petitioners, praying that the 7A90 service CairnsÐForsayth, marketed as “The Last Great Train Ride”, be retained. 6114-6115 Mr Hayward and Mrs Sheldon, from 61 and 19 petitioners respectively, praying that an inquiry be set up to investigate the legality of the Queensland activities of Planned Parenthood Australia. 6116 Mr Lingard, from 1,321 petitioners, praying for an increase in police staffing at the presently understaffed Browns Plains Police Station. 6117 Mr Pitt, from 9 petitioners, praying that the Parliament of Queensland will take action against the Mayor and Council of Eacham Shire to (a) cease the planned sewerage scheme in Yungaburra; (b) provide clean and regular supplies of water to the township; and (c) instruct independent and acceptable persons to investigate the high level of rates. 6118 Mrs Sheldon, from 124 petitioners, praying that construction of the proposed South Coast Motorway be not proceeded with. 6119 Mr Turner, from 30 petitioners, praying that action be taken to provide electricity to homes along the Maleny Woodford Road at Maleny.

STATUTORY I NSTRUMENTS The following statutory instruments were tabled by the Clerk— Auctioneers and Agents Act 1971— 6120 Auctioneers and Agents Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 1995, No. 92 Register of Tabled Papers Ð First Session Ð FortyÐSeventh Parliament 245

Brisbane Casino Agreement Act 1992— 6121 Brisbane Casino Agreement Legislation Amendment Regulation 1995, No. 85 Building Act 1975— 6122 Building Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 1995, No. 102 6123 Building (Flammable and Combustible Liquids) Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 1995, No. 103 Casino Control Act 1982— 6124 Casino Control Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 1995, No. 69 6125 Rules of Casino Games Amendment Rule (No. 1) 1995, No. 84 Consumer Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1995— 6126 Proclamation Ð various provisions of the Act commence on 17 April 1995 and 1 May 1995, No. 89 Courts Legislation Amendment Act 1995— 6127 Proclamation Ð part 2 of the Act commences 29 May 1995, No. 131 District Courts Act 1967— 6128 District Courts Amendment Rules (No. 1) 1995, No. 76 6129 District Courts Amendment Rules (No. 2) 1995, No. 106 6130 District Courts (Court Fees) Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 1995, No. 77 Education (General Provisions) Act 1989— 6131 Education (General Provisions) Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 1995, No. 114 Egg Industry (Restructuring) Act 1993— 6132 Egg Industry (RestructuringÐPoll) Regulation 1995, No. 112 Factories and Shops Act 1960— 6133 Factories and Shops (Sale of Motor Fuel) Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 1995, No. 122 Financial Administration and Audit Act 1977— 6134 Financial Administration and Audit Regulation 1995, No. 113 Fisheries Act 1994— 6135 Fisheries Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 1995, No. 94 Forestry Act 1959— 6136 Forestry Amendment Regulation (No. 2) 1995, No. 95 6137 Forestry Amendment Regulation (No. 3) 1995, No. 115 Fossicking Act 1994— 6138 Fossicking Amendment Regulation (No. 2) 1995, No. 110 Freedom of Information Act 1992— 6139 Freedom of Information Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 1995, No. 132 Friendly Societies Act 1991— 6140 Friendly Societies Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 1995, No. 123 Health Act 1937— 6141 Health (Scientific Research and Studies) Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 1995, No. 74 James Cook University of North Queensland Act 1970— 6142 Proclamation Ð the Council established under section 7(1) of the Act assumes office on 13 April 1995, No. 93 Justice Legislation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1992— 6143 Proclamation Ð the provisions of the Act that are not in force commence 17 April 1995, No. 90 Land Act 1994— 6144 Proclamation Ð sections 17(b), 121(2) and schedule 4, sections 1 and 3 of the Act commence 25 April 1995, No. 107 Local Government Act 1993— 6145 Local Government Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 1995, No. 104 Magistrates Courts Act 1921— 6146 Magistrates Courts Amendment Rules (No. 1) 1995, No. 78 6147 Magistrates Courts Amendment Rules (No. 2) 1995, No. 79 Mineral Resources Act 1989— 6148 Mineral Resources Amendment Regulation (No. 2) 1995, No. 118 Mineral Resources Amendment Act 1995— 6149 Proclamation Ð the provisions of the Act that are not in force commence 1 May 1995, No. 117 Motor Accident Insurance Act 1994— 6150 Motor Accident Insurance Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 1995, No. 98 246 Register of Tabled Papers Ð First Session Ð FortyÐSeventh Parliament

Motor Vehicles Securities Act 1986— 6151 Motor Vehicles Securities Regulation 1995, No. 91 Nature Conservation Act 1992— 6152 Nature Conservation (Macropod Harvest Period) Amendment Notice (No. 1) 1995, No. 86 6153 Nature Conservation (Protected Areas) Amendment Regulation (No. 3) 1995, No. 82 6154 Nature Conservation (Protected Areas) Amendment Regulation (No. 4) 1995, No. 111 6155 Nature Conservation (Protected Areas) Amendment Regulation (No. 5) 1995, No. 135 Petroleum Act— 6156 Petroleum Amendment Regulation 1995, No. 87 Public Service Management and Employment Act 1988— 6157 Public Service Management and Employment Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 1995, No. 96 Public Trustee Act 1978— 6158 Public Trustee Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 1995, No. 116 Queensland Building Services Authority Act 1991— 6159 Queensland Building Services Authority Supervision Policy 1995, No. 136 Queensland Law Society Act 1952— 6160 Queensland Law Society (Approval of Rules) Regulation 1995, No. 105 SecondÐhand Dealers and Collectors Act 1984— 6161 SecondÐhand Dealers and Collectors Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 1995, No. 68 Security Providers Act 1993— 6162 Security Providers Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 1995, No. 67 State Transport Act 1960— 6163 State Transport Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 1995, No. 81 Statutory Bodies Financial Arrangements Act 1982— 6164 Statutory Bodies Financial Arrangements (Brisbane Cricket Ground Trust) Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 1995, No. 119 6165 Statutory Bodies Financial Arrangements (Darling Downs Health Services Foundation) Regulation 1995, No. 99 6166 Statutory Bodies Financial Arrangements (Gladstone Area Water Board) Regulation 1995, No. 128 6167 Statutory Bodies Financial Arrangements (Island Industries Board) Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 1995, No. 120 6168 Statutory Bodies Financial Arrangements (Local Governments) Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 1995, No. 100 6169 Statutory Bodies Financial Arrangements (South East Queensland Water Board) Regulation 1995, No. 129 Sugar Industry Act 1991— 6170 Sugar Industry (Mill Peak Adjustments) Amendment Guideline (No. 1) 1995, No. 83 Superannuation (State Public Sector) Act 1990— 6171 Superannuation (State Public Sector) Amendment Regulation (No. 3) 1995, No. 97 Supreme Court Act 1921— 6172 Supreme Court Rules Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 1995, No. 75 Supreme Court of Queensland Act 1991— 6173 Supreme Court Amendment Rule (No. 1) 1995, No. 133 Transport Infrastructure Act 1994— 6174 Transport Infrastructure (Management of Harbour Works) Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 1995, No. 80 6175 Transport Infrastructure (StateÐControlled Roads) Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 1995, No. 108 Transport Infrastructure (Roads) Act 1991— 6176 Transport Infrastructure (Roads) Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 1995, No. 109 Transport Operations (Passenger Transport) Act 1994— 6177 Transport Operations (Passenger Transport) Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 1995, No. 134 6178 Transport Operations (Passenger Transport) Standard 1995, No. 121 Register of Tabled Papers Ð First Session Ð FortyÐSeventh Parliament 247

Transport Operations (Road Use Management) Act 1995— 6179 Proclamation Ð section 93(7) of the Act commences 12 May 1995, No. 124 Water Resources Act 1989— 6180 Water Resources (Coreen Water Supply Area) Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 1995, No. 101 6181 Water Resources (Glamorgan Vale Water Board Agreement) Regulation 1995, No. 72 6182 Water Resources (Glamorgan Vale Water Supply Area) Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 1995, No. 73 6183 Water Resources (Watercourse Protection) Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 1995, No. 130 Wine Industry Act 1994— 6184 Proclamation Ð the provisions of the Act that are not in force commence 31 March 1995, No. 70 6185 Wine Industry Regulation 1995, No. 71 Workplace Health and Safety Act 1989— 6186 Workplace Health and Safety (Codes of Practice Approval) Amendment Notice (No. 2) 1995, No. 88 6187 Workplace Health and Safety (Code of Practice for Plant) Revision Notice (No. 1) 1995, No. 125 6188 Workplace Health and Safety (Code of Practice for the Safe Design and Operation of Tractors) Revision Notice (No. 1) 1995, No. 126 6189 Workplace Health and Safety (Code of Practice for the Use of Rural Plant at a Rural Workplace) Notice 1995, No. 127

E STIMATES OF THE L EGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY Leader of the House (Mr Mackenroth) tabled the following papers— Estimates of the Legislative Assembly, the Parliamentary Service Commission and the Parliamentary Service for 1995Ð96 prepared in accordance with section 54 of the Parliamentary Service Act— 6190 Budget for 1995-96 6191 Program Budget for 1995-96 6192 Receipt Estimates for 1995-96

GOVERNMENT P APERS The following papers were tabled— (a) Treasurer (Mr De Lacy)— 6193 Government response to Parliamentary Travelsafe Committee Report No. 14 on the desirability of requiring compulsory third party insurance cover for boats and trailers (b) Minister for Administrative Services (Mr Milliner)— 6194 Government response to the Report of the Parliamentary Committee of Public Works into Technology Facilities at the Toowoomba College of TAFE (c) Minister for Transport and Minister Assisting the Premier on Economic and Trade Development (Mr Hayward)— 6195 Government response to the Parliamentary Travelsafe Committee’s Report entitled “Speed Cameras: should they be used in Queensland?” (Treasury, Transport, & Police Departments)

M INISTERIAL S TATEMENTS 6196 (a) Deputy Premier, Minister for Emergency Services and Minister for Rural Communities and Consumer Affairs (Mr Burns), by leave, made a ministerial statement relating to the tragic deaths of two firefighters, Herbert James Fennell and Noel Douglas Watson. 6197 (b) Minister for Primary Industries (Mr Casey), by leave, made a ministerial statement recording his appreciation to the many people who have been of assistance to him during his recent illness.

P ARLIAMENTARY CRIMINAL JUSTICE COMMITTEE Ð REPORTS AND PAPERS Chairman of the Parliamentary Criminal Justice Committee (Mr Davies) tabled the following papers— 6198 Report on the review of the Criminal Justice Commission's Report on a Review of Police Powers in Queensland, Volume IV: Suspects Rights, Police Questioning and PreÐCharge Detention 248 Register of Tabled Papers Ð First Session Ð FortyÐSeventh Parliament

6199 Report on the Review of the Criminal Justice Commission's Report on a Review of Police Powers in Queensland, Volume V: Electronic Surveillance and Other Investigative Procedures 6200 A Review of the Criminal Justice Commission's Report on Telecommunications Interception and Criminal Investigation in Queensland 6201 A Review of the Criminal Justice Commission's Report on the sufficiency of funding of the Legal Aid Commission of Queensland and the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions, Queensland 6202-6203 Submissions received by the Parliamentary Criminal Justice Committee and transcript of proceedings taken at the public hearing on the review of the Criminal Justice Commission’s report on Telecommunications Interception and Criminal Investigation in Queensland 6204-6205 Additional submissions received by the Parliamentary Criminal Justice Commission and transcript of proceedings taken at the public hearing on the review of the Criminal Justice Commission’s report on Cannabis and the Law in Queensland

REPORTS ON STUDY TOURS Mr Beattie, by leave, tabled the following papers— 6206 Report on his study trip to South Australia involving study visits to the Torrens Island Power Station and the operations of Gerard Industries - 25 April to 27 April 1995 6207 Report on his study trip to Newcastle and Sydney to study various rail issues and conduct a number of associated inspections - 5 March to 7 March 1995

QUESTIONS Paper : Mr Lingard tabled the following paper— 6208 # Government Employee Housing Scheme Ð details

GENERAL BUSINESS Ð MATTERS OF P UBLIC I MPORTANCE The following Members addressed the House— Mr Nunn, Leader of the Opposition (Mr Borbidge), Mr Santoro, Ms Power, Messrs Hobbs and Beattie Paper : Ms Power tabled the following paper— 6209 # Booklet entitled “Queensland Women. Enriching Our Future - Women’s Policy Package 1995-96”

BUDGET P APERS 1995Ð96 Treasurer (Mr De Lacy) tabled the following papers— 6210 Budget Overview and Statement of Receipts and Expenditure 6211 Capital Works Portfolio Program Statements— 6212 Parliamentary Service Commission 6213 Minister for Business, Industry and Regional Development 6214 Minister for Environment and Heritage 6215 Minister for Employment, Training and Industrial Relations 6216 Minister for Minerals and Energy 6217 Minister for Transport and Minister Assisting the Premier on Economic and Trade Development 6218 Minister for Lands 6219 Minister for Administrative Services 6220 Minister for Family Services and Aboriginal and Islander Affairs 6221 Minister for Justice and Attorney-General and Minister for the Arts 6222 Minister for Health 6223 Minister for Housing, Local Government and Planning and Minister for Rural Communities 6224 Minister for Police and Minister for Corrective Services 6225 Minister for Primary Industries 6226 Minister for Education 6227 Minister for Tourism, Sport and Racing 6228 Treasurer 6229 Deputy Premier, Minister for Emergency Services and Consumer Affairs and Minister Assisting the Premier on Rural Affairs 6230 Premier and Minister for Economic and Trade Development Register of Tabled Papers Ð First Session Ð FortyÐSeventh Parliament 249

6095-6096 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL Treasurer (Mr De Lacy), by leave, moved Ð That leave be granted to bring in a Bill for an Act to appropriate certain amounts to services for the financial years starting on 1 July 1995 and 1 July 1996. 6231 Mr Speaker informed the House that he had received the following message from the Governor— Bill and Explanatory Notes presented by Mr De Lacy, Bill read a first time and ordered to be printed.

6097-6098 APPROPRIATION BILL Treasurer (Mr De Lacy), by leave, moved Ð That leave be granted to bring in a Bill for an Act to appropriate certain amounts from the Consolidated Fund for services of the Parliament for the financial years starting on 1 July 1995 and 1 July 1996. 6232 Mr Speaker informed the House that he had received the following message from the Governor— Bill and Explanatory Notes presented by Mr De Lacy, Bill read a first time and ordered to be printed.

WEDNESDAY, 24 MAY 1995

P ETITIONS The following petitions, lodged with the Clerk by the Members indicated, were received— 6243 Mr Budd, from 18 petitioners, praying that the Parliament of Queensland will (a) legislate to facilitate and financially support a bridge to Russell Island and a South Coast Motorway closer to the coast; and (b) provide financial support to the Redland Shire Council for adequate island infrastructure and services. 6244 Mr J Goss, from 63 petitioners, praying for further subdivision approvals south of Brampton and Holmead Roads, Eight Mile Plains. 6245 Mr J Goss, from 351 petitioners, praying that bushland between Rode Road and Remick Street, Stafford Heights be preserved and the area be zoned open space. 6246 Mr J Goss, from 88 petitioners, praying that the Parliament of Queensland will take action to ensure that authority forms QH 154 and QH 155 for the supply of spectacles be made available at the Pine Rivers Community Health Centre. 6247 Mr Laming, from 344 petitioners, praying that any application by the Caloundra City Council to exchange and rezone Crown land, currently leased to the Mooloolah District Horse and Pony Club from “public open space” to “residential recreational”, be refused. 6248 Ms Power, from 1,549 petitioners, praying that the Parliament of Queensland will reverse the decision to construct the Eastern Tollway and that the existing highway between Brisbane and the Gold Coast be upgraded, so that the Mt Gravatt Pony Club may be preserved. 6249 Mr Quinn, from 13 petitioners, praying that recent increases of up to 30% in land valuation at Robina, be reconsidered. 6250 Mr Rowell, from 117 petitioners, praying that action be taken to ban the sale, use and possession of spring traps. 6251 Mr Slack, from 1,775 petitioners, praying that dialysis equipment be urgently provided for the Bundaberg Health Service. 6252 Mrs Woodgate, from 514 petitioners, praying that an inquiry be set up to investigate the legality of the Queensland activities of Planned Parenthood Australia.

REPORTS ON STUDY TOURS Mr Davies, by leave, tabled the following papers— 6253-6255 Reports (2) on his study trips to Hong Kong and Korea Mr Briskey, by leave, tabled the following paper— 6256 Report on his study trip to Hong Kong

QUESTIONS Paper : Minister for Environment and Heritage (Ms Robson) tabled the following paper— 6257 # Letter, dated 28 April 1995, from G R Hadwen, Partner in Price Waterhouse concerning a review of funding recommendations contained in the Community Facilities Program Proposals Assessment Report 250 Register of Tabled Papers Ð First Session Ð FortyÐSeventh Parliament

GENERAL BUSINESS Ð SPECIAL P UBLIC I MPORTANCE DEBATE Mr Speaker informed the House that pursuant to the sessional order of 5 November 1992, Leader of the Opposition (Mr Borbidge) proposed that the following matter of special public importance be submitted to the Assembly for discussion— “The Government’s failure to support school principals and teachers in student discipline management” The following Members addressed the House— Mr Quinn, Ms Spence, Messrs Bredhauer, Littleproud and Lingard, and the Minister for Education (Mr Hamill) Papers: Minister for Education (Mr Hamill), during his speech, tabled the following papers— 6258-6259 # Department of Education Ð Schools and Discipline Ð Managing behaviour in a supportive school environment Ð resources and readings (2 documents)

6233-6234 FRUIT M ARKETING O RGANISATION AMENDMENT BILL Minister for Primary Industries (Mr Casey), by leave, moved Ð That leave be granted to bring in a Bill for an Act to amend the Fruit Marketing Organisation Act 1923. Bill and Explanatory Notes presented by Mr Casey, Bill read a first time and ordered to be printed.

6235-6236 CRIMINAL CODE Minister for Justice and AttorneyÐGeneral and Minister for the Arts (Mr Wells), by leave, moved Ð That leave be granted to bring in a Bill for an Act for a Code of criminal law. Bill and Explanatory Notes presented by Mr Wells, Bill read a first time and ordered to be printed.

6237-6238 NATIVE T ITLE (QUEENSLAND) AMENDMENT BILL Minister for Lands (Mr Smith), by leave, moved Ð That leave be granted to bring in a Bill for an Act to amend the Native Title (Queensland) Act 1993. Bill and Explanatory Notes presented by Mr Smith, Bill read a first time and ordered to be printed.

6239-6240 TRANSPORT I NFRASTRUCTURE AMENDMENT (RAIL) BILL Minister for Transport and Minister Assisting the Premier on Economic and Trade Development (Mr Hayward), by leave, moved Ð That leave be granted to bring in a Bill for an Act about rail infrastructure and other matters. Bill and Explanatory Notes presented by Mr Hayward, Bill read a first time and ordered to be printed.

6241-6242 PARLIAMENTARY COMMITTEES BILL Premier and Minister for Economic and Trade Development (Mr W Goss), by leave, moved Ð That leave be granted to bring in a Bill for an Act to provide for certain committees of the Legislative Assembly, and for other purposes. Bill and Explanatory Notes presented by Mr W Goss, Bill read a first time and ordered to be printed.

ADJOURNMENT Leader of the House (Mr Mackenroth) moved Ð That the House do now adjourn. Papers: Mr Robertson, during his speech, tabled the following papers— 6260 # Copies of letters in relation to the use of Bulletin billboard service

THURSDAY, 25 MAY 1995

P ETITIONS The following petitions, lodged with the Clerk by the Members indicated, were received— 6263 Mr Livingstone, from 230 petitioners, praying that sections of the Queensland Criminal Code which make abortion unlawful be repealed and that abortion services be established in the public hospital system and community based women’s health centres with no charge attached to this service. Register of Tabled Papers Ð First Session Ð FortyÐSeventh Parliament 251

6264 Mr Malone, from 36 petitioners, praying that (a) discussion and debate be reopened concerning liquor licensing and closing times; (b) serious consideration be given to night clubs/hotels closing at or prior to 3 am; and (c) additional funding be provided for an increase in police staffing in the Mackay district. 6265 Mr Pearce, from 3,512 petitioners, praying that serious consideration be given to an increase in police patrols in suburban residential areas in Rockhampton. 6266 Ms Power, from 10 petitioners, praying that legislation be enacted to require all local authorities to hold a referendum on compulsory fluoridation. 6267 Mrs Sheldon, from 3,280 petitioners, praying that the Parliament of Queensland will (a) urgently legislate for more meaningful and disincentive oriented penalties for juvenile offenders; and (b) allow for parental restitutive measures and monetary payment to victims by offenders. 6268 Mr Turner, from 25 petitioners, praying that the statutory prohibition on the production and usage of cannabis be continued.

QUESTIONS Paper : Deputy Leader of the Coalition (Mrs Sheldon) tabled the following paper— 6269 # Community Facilities Program (CFP) Proposals Assessment Report Ð Review of funding recommendations by Price Waterhouse

6261-6262 REVENUE L AWS AMENDMENT BILL Treasurer (Mr De Lacy), by leave, moved Ð That leave be granted to bring in a Bill for an Act to amend certain Acts administered by the Treasurer Bill and Explanatory Notes presented by Mr De Lacy, Bill read a first time and ordered to be printed.

APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL AND APPROPRIATION BILL Order of the day read for the adjourned debate on the motions of the Treasurer (Mr De Lacy) Ð That the Bills be now read a second time. Debate resumed. Papers: Mr Stoneman, during his speech, tabled the following papers— 6270-6271 # Statutory Declarations (2), dated 23 November 1993, by Mr W A Tudehope

FRIDAY, 26 MAY 1995

P ETITIONS The following petitions, lodged with the Clerk by the Members indicated, were received— 6272 Mrs Gamin, from 1,025 petitioners, praying that action be taken to boost police numbers in southern areas of the Gold Coast and that a police station be built at Palm Beach. 6273 Mr J Goss, from 641 petitioners, praying for action to be taken to create a park in the inner City of Brisbane on vacant land bounded by Turbot, Edward and Ann Streets. 6274 Mr J Sullivan, from 412 petitioners, praying that legislation be amended to enable apprenticeship training to be available to persons employed on a part-time basis.

GOVERNMENT P APERS The following papers were tabled— (a) Minister for Primary Industries (Mr Casey)— 6275 Cane Protection and Productivity Boards Ð Annual Reports for year ending 31 December 1994 6276 (b) Minister for Justice and AttorneyÐGeneral and Minister for the Arts (Mr Wells)— Mirani ByÐElection 1994 Ballot Paper Survey Ð Report on Informal and Optional Preferential Voting

M INISTERIAL S TATEMENT 6277 Minister for Employment, Training and Industrial Relations (Mr Foley), by leave, made a ministerial statement relating to the progress of implementation of the $150 million jobs plan. 252 Register of Tabled Papers Ð First Session Ð FortyÐSeventh Parliament

APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL AND APPROPRIATION BILL Order of the day read for the adjourned debate on the motions of the Treasurer (Mr De Lacy) Ð That the Bills be now read a second time. Debate resumed. Paper : Mr Veivers, during his speech, tabled the following paper— 6278 # Letter dated 4 April 1995 from Bob Jane to the Minister for Tourism, Sport and Racing (Mr Gibbs) in relation to the Indy Car Grand Prix

TUESDAY, 30 MAY 1995

P ETITIONS The following petitions, lodged with the Clerk by the Members indicated, were received— 6279 Mrs Gamin, from 1,078 petitioners, praying that (a) action be taken to boost police numbers in southern areas of the Gold Coast and (b) a police station be built at Palm Beach. 6280 Mr Pitt, from 2,102 petitioners, praying that all future high voltage transmission lines that impact on present and future residential areas, be installed underground. 6281 Mrs Rose, from 241 petitioners, praying that urgent changes be made to the Building Units and Group Titles Act and its Regulations to eliminate the possibility of individual owners or their legal representatives acting in an unconscionable manner.

S TATUTORY I NSTRUMENTS Classification of Computer Games and Images (Interim) Act 1995— 6282 Proclamation Ð the provisions of the Act that are not in force commence 1 July 1995, No. 146 Courts Legislation Amendment Act 1995— 6283 Proclamation Ð the day on which the Act, part 5, commences 29 May 1995, No. 141 Land Act 1962— 6284 Land Amendment Regulation (No. 2) 1995, No. 144 Native Title (Queensland) Act 1993— 6285 Proclamation Ð part 12 (other than Division 3) of the Act commences 1 June 1995, No. 143 Primary Producers’ Organisation and Marketing Act 1926— 6286 Primary Producers’ (Levy on Cane Growers) Regulation 1995, No. 138 Racing and Betting Amendment Act 1994— 6287 Proclamation Ð section 15 of the Act commences 26 May 1995, No. 137 Retirement Villages Act 1988— 6288 Retirement Villages Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 1995, No. 147 Small Claims Tribunals Act 1973— 6289 Small Claims Tribunals Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 1995, No. 142 Water Resources Act 1989— 6290 Water Resources (North Burdekin Water Board Sugarcane Assessment) Regulation 1995, No. 139 6291 Water Resources (South Burdekin Water Board Sugarcane Assessment) Regulation 1995, No. 140 Workplace Health and Safety Act 1989— 6292 Workplace Health and Safety (Code of practice for recreational diving and recreational snorkelling at a workplace) Notice 1995, No. 145

QUESTIONS Papers: Mr Santoro tabled the following papers— 6293 # Letter, dated 29 May 1995, from Mr R Sleet concerning a basic computer course at the Gateway TAFE College, together with 2 attachments Register of Tabled Papers Ð First Session Ð FortyÐSeventh Parliament 253

WEDNESDAY, 31 MAY 1995

P ETITIONS The following petitions, lodged with the Clerk by the Members indicated, were received— 6294 Mr Beanland, from 723 petitioners, praying that the Parliament of Queensland will legislate to protect immediate secondary victims of murder and the basic rights of the children of victims to education and health care. 6295 Mr Davidson, from 127 petitioners, praying for the construction of a new police station at Peregian Beach.

S TATUTORY I NSTRUMENT The following statutory instrument was tabled by the Clerk— Parliamentary Members’ Salaries Act 1988— 6296 Parliamentary Members (Annual Rate of Salary) Order (No. 2) 1995

M INISTERIAL S TATEMENT Refer to Minister for Housing, Local Government and Planning and Minister for Rural Hansard Communities (Mr Mackenroth), by leave,made a ministerial statement relating to the independence of the Parliamentary Library.

G OVERNMENT P APER Minister for Education (Mr Hamill)— 6297 Brisbane Girls Grammar School Ð Annual Report 1994

P ARLIAMENTARY COMMITTEE FOR ELECTORAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW Ð REPORT AND P APERS Chairman of the Parliamentary Committee for Electoral and Administrative Review (Dr Clark) tabled the following papers— 6298 Report on Review of Appeals from Administrative Decisions 6299-6303 Submissions received and consultants report regarding “Appeals from Administrative Decisions” 6304 Responses from Government departments regarding “New merits review provisions on new administrative appeals bodies”

THURSDAY, 1 JUNE 1995

P ETITIONS The following petitions, lodged with the Clerk by the Members indicated, were received— 6305 Mr Healy, from 437 petitioners, praying that the State preÐschool system be allowed to continue and that any review will take into account all parents’ considerations, not only those eligible for child care for relief subsidy. 6306 Mr Laming, from 1 petitioner, praying that action be taken to (a) establish trust accounts for all progress payments to be administered by builders and owners jointly, the subcontractors and suppliers being paid out of said account before the balance is paid to the builder, and (b) if disputes arise, the project be stopped and all concerned attend an Arbitration Court to resolve the dispute. 6307 Mr Lester, from 27 petitioners, praying that sandmining in Byfield National Park Stage 3 be disallowed and that Byfield National Park be declared in its entirety.

M INISTERIAL S TATEMENT 6308 Premier and Minister for Economic and Trade Development (Mr W Goss), by leave, made a ministerial statement relating to the completion of the standardised National Rail Link.

REPORT ON STUDY TOUR 6309 Mr Beattie, by leave, tabled the following paper— Report on his study trip to Townsville and North Queensland during the period 14 to 18 May 1995 254 Register of Tabled Papers Ð First Session Ð FortyÐSeventh Parliament

QUESTIONS Paper : Treasurer (Mr De Lacy) tabled the following paper— 6310 # Memorandum, dated 1 June 1995, from the Under Treasurer relating to the growth in the Police Budget from 1983Ð84 Papers: Mr Santoro tabled the following papers— 6311 # Letters (3) concerning payment of an outstanding account for a course at the Ipswich TAFE College Paper : Mr Quinn tabled the following paper— 6312 # Memorandum, dated 22 May 1995, from Deputy DirectorÐGeneral (Corporate Services), Department of Education concerning changes to regional budget control limits and funding

FRIDAY, 2 JUNE 1995

P ETITION The following petition, lodged with the Clerk by the Member indicated, was received— 6313 Mr Braddy, from 2,854 petitioners, praying that the Parliament of Queensland will take the necessary action to boost police numbers in the southern areas of the Gold Coast City and Albert Shire.

M INISTERIAL S TATEMENT 6314 Minister for Lands (Mr Smith), by leave, made a ministerial statement relating to an expected plague of locusts in 1996.

QUESTIONS Paper : Deputy Leader of the Coalition (Mrs Sheldon) tabled the following paper— 6315 # Letter to subscribers to the Queensland Ambulance Service (QAS) from the Deputy Premier, Minister for Emergency Services and Consumer Affairs and Minister Assisting the Premier on Rural Affairs (Mr Burns) concerning initiatives being taken to transform the service

TUESDAY, 6 JUNE 1995

ASSENT TO BILL 6316 Message No. 10 from the Governor was reported, informing the Assembly that Her Excellency the Governor had, in the name of Her Majesty, assented to the following Bill on 1 June 1995—

PETITION The following petition, lodged with the Clerk by the Member indicated, was received— 6317 Mr Johnson, from 439 petitioners, praying that the Parliament of Queensland will (a) immediately remove the Board and executive staff of the Royal Queensland Bush Children’s Health Scheme and appoint an administrator as an interim manager, (b) immediately reÐopen the Townsville and Yeppoon homes and retain all homes in their coastal communities and (c) ensure that community input is sought, as a funding requirement, prior to any proposed future changes in administering the Scheme.

S TATUTORY I NSTRUMENTS The following statutory instruments were tabled by the Clerk— Auctioneers and Agents Act 1971— 6318 Auctioneers and Agents Amendment Regulation (No. 2) 1995, No. 151 6319 Auctioneers and Agents (Exemptions) Regulation 1995, No. 150 Classification of Computer Games and Images (Interim) Act 1995— 6320 Classification of Computer Games and Images (Interim) Regulation 1995, No. 149 Health Act 1937— 6321 Poisons Amendment Regulation (No. 3) 1995, No. 155 Petroleum Act 1923— 6322 Petroleum Amendment Regulation (No. 2) 1995, No. 158 Register of Tabled Papers Ð First Session Ð FortyÐSeventh Parliament 255

Registration of Births, Deaths and Marriages Act 1962— 6323 Registration of Births, Deaths and Marriages Regulation 1995, No. 152 Roman Catholic Church (Incorporation of Church Entitles) Act 1994— 6324 Proclamation Ð the provisions of the Act that are not in force commence 9 June 1995, No. 148 Sugar Industry Act 1991— 6325 Sugar Industry Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 1995, No. 154 Superannuation (Government and Other Employees) Act 1988— 6326 Superannuation (Government and Other Employees) Amendment of Articles Regulation (No. 1) 1995, No. 153 Transport Operations (Marine Safety) Act 1994— 6327 Transport Operations (Marine Safety) (Transitional) Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 1995, No. 156 Transport Operations (Road Use Management) Act 1995— 6328 Transport Operations (Road Use Management) Regulation 1995, No. 157

GOVERNMENT P APERS (a) Minister for Education (Mr Hamill)— 6329-6330 University of Southern Queensland Ð Annual Report and Financial Report for 1994 (b) Treasurer (Mr De Lacy)— 6331 Compulsory Third Party (CTP) Premiums 1995Ð96

M INISTERIAL S TATEMENT 6332 Minister for Police and Minister for Corrective Services (Mr Braddy), by leave, made a ministerial statement relating to a planning strategy prepared by the Queensland Police Service to guide the Service into the 21st Century. Paper : Minister for Police and Minister for Corrective Services (Mr Braddy), during his statement, tabled the following paper— 6333 # Towards the 21st Century: Resource priorities for the Queensland Police Service

P ARLIAMENTARY COMMITTEE OF P UBLIC W ORKS Ð REPORTS AND PAPERS Chairman of the Public Works Committee (Ms Spence) tabled the following papers— 6334 Report of an inquiry into the development of the Hervey Bay Courthouse 6335-6341 Transcript of proceedings and submissions received regarding an inquiry into the development of the Hervey Bay Courthouse 6342 Report of an inquiry into the development of the Bundaberg Police Headquarters and Watchhouse 6343-6350 & Transcripts of proceedings and submissions received regarding an inquiry into the 6341 development of the Bundaberg Police Headquarters and Watchhouse

WEDNESDAY, 7 JUNE 1995

P ETITIONS The following petitions, lodged with the Clerk by the Member indicated, were received— 6351 Mr De Lacy, from 10 petitioners, praying that the Parliament of Queensland will take action to return the ¬Friday Tech¬ learning system for apprentices. 6352 Mr De Lacy, from 11 petitioners, praying that action be taken to (a) establish trust accounts for all progress payments to be administered by builders and owners jointly, the subcontractors and suppliers being paid out of said account before the balance is paid to the builder, and (b) if disputes arise, the project be stopped and all concerned attend an Arbitration Court to resolve the dispute.

M INISTERIAL S TATEMENT 5353 Premier and Minister for Economic and Trade Development (Mr W Goss), by leave, made a ministerial statement relating to the Port of Brisbane multimodal terminal opening. 256 Register of Tabled Papers Ð First Session Ð FortyÐSeventh Parliament

QUESTIONS Paper : Leader of the Opposition (Mr Borbidge), pursuant to standing order 298, moved Ð That the document quoted from by the Minister for Justice and AttorneyÐGeneral and Minister for the Arts (Mr Wells) be tabled. Mr Wells tabled the following paper— 6354 # Extract from Hansard of 7 October 1993, page 4820, Question without notice relating to changes to the Criminal Justice Act.

THURSDAY, 8 JUNE 1995

P ETITIONS The following petitions, lodged with the Clerk by the Members indicated, were received— 6363 Mr Casey, from 81 petitioners, praying that (a) discussion and debate be reopened concerning liquor licensing and closing times; (b) serious consideration be given to night clubs/hotels closing at or prior to 3 am; and (c) additional funding be provided for an increase in police staffing in the Mackay district. 6364 Mrs Gamin, from 639 petitioners, praying that action be taken to boost police numbers in southern areas of the Gold Coast and that a police station be built at Palm Beach. 6365 Mr Rowell, from 25 petitioners, requesting that carports be attached to Housing Commission accommodation in Innisfail. 6366 Ms Warner, from 139 petitioners, praying that sections of the Queensland Criminal Code which make abortion unlawful be repealed and that abortion services be established in the public hospital system and community based women’s health centres with no charge attached to this service.

GOVERNMENT P APERS (a) Minister for Housing, Local Government and Planning and Minister for Rural Communities (Mr Mackenroth)— 6367 Copies of references to the Local Government Commissioner dated 26 May 1995 to examine, report and make recommendations on certain reviewable local government matters in relation to the areas of— (i) Shire of Kilkivan and the area of the Shire of Cooloola; (ii) Shire of Calliope and the area of the Shire of Monto; (iii) Shire of Kilkivan and the area of the Shire of the Nanango; (iv) City of Charters Towers and the area of the Shire of Dalrymple; and (v) and the area of the Shire of Tambo (b) Minister for Transport and Minister Assisting the Premier on Economic and Trade Development (Mr Hayward)— 6368 Government response to the Parliamentary Committee of Public Works Report No. 29 into the Mackay Small Craft Harbour

M INISTERIAL S TATEMENT 6369 Treasurer (Mr De Lacy), by leave, made a ministerial statement relating to fiscal and financial management in Queensland. Paper : Mr De Lacy, during his statement, tabled the following paper— 6370 # Financial Management Strategy Ð Progress Report: Improving Financial Management in Queensland - June 1995

COMMONWEALTH PARLIAMENTARY ASSOCIATION Ð REPORT ON PARLIAMENTARY VISIT BY M R M CE LLIGOTT Mr McElligott tabled the following paper— 6371 Paper : Report on parliamentary visit to Westminster during the period 26 April to 12 May 1995

QUESTIONS Paper : Leader of the Opposition (Mr Borbidge) tabled the following paper— 6372 # The Green Challenge Ð Log of claims Ð Progress report dated April 1995 Paper : Deputy Leader of the Coalition (Mrs Sheldon) tabled the following paper— 6373 # Letter, dated 16 May 1995, from Dr S Buckland, Medical Superintendent of Redcliffe Hospital advising that an appointment with the Urology Clinic was not available until 1997 Register of Tabled Papers Ð First Session Ð FortyÐSeventh Parliament 257

Paper : Mr FitzGerald tabled the following paper— 6374 # Advertisement calling for proposals for funding relating to the Koala Coast community facilities Paper : Minister for Education (Mr Hamill) tabled the following paper— 6375 # Letter, dated 1 June 1995, from Rosemary Hume, State President of Queensland Council of Parents’ and Citizens’ Associations Inc concerning the Opposition’s education policy

6355-6356 RACING AND BETTING AMENDMENT BILL Minister for Tourism, Sport and Racing (Mr Gibbs), by leave, moved Ð That leave be granted to bring in a Bill for an Act to amend the Racing and Betting Act 1980. Bill and Explanatory Notes presented by Mr Gibbs, Bill read a first time and ordered to be printed.

6357-6358 BUILDING UNITS AND G ROUP T ITLES AMENDMENT BILL Minister for Lands (Mr Smith), by leave, moved Ð That leave be granted to bring in a Bill for an Act to amend the Building Units and Group Titles Act 1994. Bill and Explanatory Notes presented by Mr Smith, Bill read a first time and ordered to be printed.

6359-6360 STATUTORY AUTHORITIES S UPERANNUATION L EGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Treasurer (Mr De Lacy), by leave, moved Ð That leave be granted to bring in a Bill for an Act to amend provisions about the superannuation provided by statutory authorities. Bill and Explanatory Notes presented by Mr De Lacy, Bill read a first time and ordered to be printed.

6361-6362 MOTOR ACCIDENT I NSURANCE L EGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Treasurer (Mr De Lacy), by leave, moved Ð That leave be granted to bring in a Bill for an Act to amend the Motor Accident Insurance Act 1994 and the Transport Operations (Road Use Management) Act 1995. Bill and Explanatory Notes presented by Mr De Lacy, Bill read a first time and ordered to be printed.

M OTOR V EHICLES S ECURITIES REGULATION 1995 Ð MOTION FOR DISALLOWANCE Mr Rowell, pursuant to notice, moved Ð That the Motor Vehicles Securities Regulation 1995 (Subordinate Legislation 1995, No. 91) tabled in the Parliament on 23 May 1995 be disallowed. Debate ensued. Paper : Mr Beattie, during his speech, tabled the following paper— 6376 # Copy of statistics in relation to secondhand car sales

FRIDAY, 9 JUNE 1995

P ETITIONS The following petitions, lodged with the Clerk by the Members indicated, were received— 6384-6385 Messrs Santoro and Vaughan, from 630 and 276 petitioners respectively, requesting that the House (a) by motion, indicates its concern over the siting of a hazardous waste treatment plant at Pinkenba, and (b) immediately negotiates with the Brisbane City Council to ensure that any environmental impact statement is bounded by the government’s own Moreton Bay Strategic Plan.

GOVERNMENT P APERS (a) Minister for Tourism, Sport and Racing (Mr Gibbs)— 6386 Lang Park Trust Ð Annual Report for 1994 (b) Minister for Justice and Attorney–General and Minister for the Arts (Mr Wells)— 6387 Judges (Salaries and Allowances) Act 1967 Ð Salaries and Allowances Tribunal Ð Report dated 31 May 1995 (c) Minister for Business, Industry and Regional Development (Mr Pitt)— 6388 Report on his visit to Indonesia from 1 to 4 May 1995 258 Register of Tabled Papers Ð First Session Ð FortyÐSeventh Parliament

M OTION ON NOTICE Ð SWEARING IN OF M EMBERS 6388(A) Leader of the House (Mr Mackenroth), pursuant to notice not objected to as a formal motion, moved—

M INISTERIAL S TATEMENTS 6389 (a) Minister for Education (Mr Hamill), by leave, made a ministerial statement relating to the departmental inquiry into the behaviour of certain students on NorthÐWest Island. 6390 (b) Minister for Housing, Local Government and Planning and Minister for Rural Communities (Mr Mackenroth), by leave, made a ministerial statement relating to the ‘Kids on Farms’ Program.

QUESTIONS Paper : Deputy Leader of the Coalition (Mrs Sheldon) tabled the following paper— 6391 # Letter, dated 24 May 1995, from a former patient of the Princess Alexandra Hospital expressing concern at conditions at the hospital

6377-6378 JURY BILL Minister for Justice and AttorneyÐGeneral and Minister for the Arts (Mr Wells), by leave, moved Ð That leave be granted to bring in a Bill for an Act about juries. Bill and Explanatory Notes presented by Mr Wells, Bill read a first time and ordered to be printed.

6379-6380 STATUS OF CHILDREN AMENDMENT BILL Minister for Justice and AttorneyÐGeneral and Minister for the Arts (Mr Wells), by leave, moved Ð That leave be granted to bring in a Bill for an Act to amend the Status of Children Act 1978. Bill and Explanatory Notes presented by Mr Wells, Bill read a first time and ordered to be printed.

6381-6382 CHOICE OF L AW (LIMITATION P ERIODS) BILL Minister for Justice and AttorneyÐGeneral and Minister for the Arts (Mr Wells), by leave, moved Ð That leave be granted to bring in a Bill for an Act about limitation periods for choice of law purposes. Bill and Explanatory Notes presented by Mr Wells, Bill read a first time and ordered to be printed.

6383 ELECTORAL AMENDMENT BILL Leader of the Opposition (Mr Borbidge), by leave, moved Ð That leave be granted to bring in a Bill for an Act to amend the Electoral Act 1992. Bill presented by Mr Borbidge, Bill read a first time and ordered to be printed.

TUESDAY, 13 JUNE 1995

P ETITIONS The following petitions, lodged with the Clerk by the Members indicated, were received— 6392-6393 Messrs Santoro and Vaughan, from 18 and 746 petitioners respectively, praying that the Parliament of Queensland will (a) by motion, indicate its concern over the siting of a hazardous waste treatment plant at Pinkenba, and (b) immediately negotiate with the Brisbane City Council to ensure that any environmental impact statement is bounded by the government’s own Moreton Bay Strategic Plan. 6394 Mr Welford, from 2,978 petitioners, praying that the Parliament of Queensland will urge the Minister for the Department of Housing, Local Government and Planning to withdraw the application to develop the Department’s land situated at Keong Road, Albany Creek. Register of Tabled Papers Ð First Session Ð FortyÐSeventh Parliament 259

G OVERNMENT P APERS Treasurer (Mr De Lacy)— Annual Reports for 1993–94— 6395 Registrar of Commercial Acts on the administration of the Building Societies Act 1985 6396 Registrar of CoÐoperative and Other Societies on the administration of the Co- operative and Other Societies Act 1967 6397 Registrar of CoÐoperative Housing Societies on the administration of the Housing Societies Act 1958

S TATUTORY I NSTRUMENTS The following statutory instruments were tabled by the Clerk— Aboriginal Land Act— 6398 Aboriginal Land Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 1995, No. 167 Ambulance Service Act— 6399 Ambulance Service Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 1995, No. 159 Auctioneers and Agents Act— 6400 Consumer Affairs (Fees and Charges) Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 1995, No. 160 Bills of Sale and Other Instruments Act— 6400 Consumer Affairs (Fees and Charges) Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 1995, No. 160 Building Act— 6401 Fire Service Legislation Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 1995, No. 173 Business Names Act— 6400 Consumer Affairs (Fees and Charges) Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 1995, No. 160 Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road Act— 6402 Department of Transport (Variation of Fees) Regulation 1995, No. 168 Collections Act— 6400 Consumer Affairs (Fees and Charges) Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 1995, No. 160 Corrective Services Act— 6403 Corrective Services (Establishment of Prisons) Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 1995, No. 166 Financial Administration and Audit Act— 6404 Public Finance Amendment Standard (No. 1) 1995, No. 165 Fire Service Act— 6401 Fire Service Legislation Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 1995, No. 173 Funeral Benefit Business Act— 6400 Consumer Affairs (Fees and Charges) Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 1995, No. 160 Government Owned Corporations Act— 6405 Government Owned Corporations (Ports) Regulation 1995, No. 161 6406 Government Owned Corporations (QGC Corporatisation) Amendment Regulation (No. 2) 1995, No. 174 6407 Government Owned Corporations (QTSC Corporatisation) Amendment Regulation (No. 2) 1995, No. 175 6408 Government Owned Corporations (Queensland Rail) Regulation 1995, No. 162 6409 Government Owned Corporations Regulation 1995, No. 163 Hawkers Act— 6400 Consumer Affairs (Fees and Charges) Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 1995, No. 160 Invasion of Privacy Act— 6400 Consumer Affairs (Fees and Charges) Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 1995, No. 160 Jupiters Casino Agreement Act— 6410 Jupiters Casino Agreement Variation Regulation 1995, No. 181 Justices Act— 6411 Motor Accident Insurance Legislation Amendment Regulation (No. 2) 1995, No. 178 260 Register of Tabled Papers Ð First Session Ð FortyÐSeventh Parliament

Land Act— 6412 Land Regulation 1995, No. 186 6413 Proclamation Ð the provisions of the Act that are not in force (other than the provisions mentioned in the schedule) commence 1 July 1995 , No. 185 Land Sales Act— 6400 Consumer Affairs (Fees and Charges) Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 1995, No. 160 Land Tax Act— 6414 Revenue Laws Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 1995, No. 184 Liquor Act— 6415 Liquor Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 1995, No. 164 Motor Accident Insurance Act— 6411 Motor Accident Insurance Legislation Amendment Regulation (No. 2) 1995, No. 178 Motor Vehicle Driving Instruction School Act— 6402 Department of Transport (Variation of Fees) Regulation 1995, No. 168 Motor Vehicles Control Act— 6402 Department of Transport (Variation of Fees) Regulation 1995, No. 168 Motor Vehicles Safety Act— 6402 Department of Transport (Variation of Fees) Regulation 1995, No. 168 Nature Conservation Act— 6416 Nature Conservation (Protected Areas) Amendment Regulation (No. 6) 1995, No. 172 6417 Nature Conservation (Protected Areas) Amendment Regulation (No. 7) 1995, No. 187 Partnership (Limited Liability) Act— 6400 Consumer Affairs (Fees and Charges) Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 1995, No. 160 Pawnbrokers Act— 6400 Consumer Affairs (Fees and Charges) Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 1995, No. 160 PayÐroll Tax Act— 6414 Revenue Laws Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 1995, No. 184 Petroleum Act— 6418 Petroleum (Entry Permission) Notice 1995, No. 182 Pollution of Waters by Oil Act— 6402 Department of Transport (Variation of Fees) Regulation 1995, No. 168 Retirement Villages Act— 6400 Consumer Affairs (Fees and Charges) Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 1995, No. 160 SecondÐhand Dealers and Collectors Act— 6400 Consumer Affairs (Fees and Chargers) Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 1995, No. 160 Security Providers Act— 6400 Consumer Affairs (Fees and Charges) Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 1995, No. 160 South Bank Corporation Act— 6419 South Bank Corporation Amendment ByÐLaw (No. 1) 1995, No. 183 State Transport Act— 6402 Department of Transport (Variation of Fees) Regulation 1995, No. 168 Statutory Bodies Financial Arrangements Act— 6420 Statutory Bodies Financial Arrangements (Investment) Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 1995, No. 180 6421 Statutory Bodies Financial Arrangements (QUT) Regulation 1995, No. 179 Superannuation (Government and Other Employees) Act— 6422 Superannuation (Government and Other Employees) Amendment of Articles Regulation (No. 2) 1995, No. 177 6423 Superannuation (Government and Other Employees ) Amendment Regulation (No. 2) 1995, No. 176 Tow Truck Act— 6402 Department of Transport (Variation of Fees) Regulation 1995, No. 168 Trade Measurement Administration Act— 6400 Consumer Affairs (Fees and Charges) Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 1995, No. 160 Register of Tabled Papers Ð First Session Ð FortyÐSeventh Parliament 261

Traffic Act— 6402 Department of Transport (Variation of Fees) Regulation 1995, No. 168 Transport Infrastructure Act— 6424 Transport Infrastructure (Ports) Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 1995, No. 169 Transport Operations (Marine Safety) Act— 6402 Department of Transport (Variation of Fees) Regulation 1995, No. 168 Transport Operations (Passenger Transport) Act— 6402 Department of Transport (Variation of Fees) Regulation 1995, No. 168 Travel Agents Act— 6400 Consumer Affairs (Fees and Charges) Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 1995, No. 160 Workers’ Compensation Act— 6425 Workers’ Compensation Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 1995, No. 171 Workers’ Compensation Amendment Act— 6426 Proclamation Ð the day on which section 17 of the Act commences 9 June 1995, No. 170

M INISTERIAL S TATEMENTS 6427 (a) Minister for Primary Industries (Mr Casey), by leave, made a ministerial statement announcing his decision not to contest the next State Election. 6428 (b) Minister for Lands (Mr Smith), by leave, made a ministerial statement relating to a recent fraud committed against the Titles Office.

E STIMATES COMMITTEES REPORTS Estimates Committee A— Chairman of Estimates Committee A (Mr Barton) tabled the following papers— 6429 & Report No. 1 in relation to the Appropriation (Parliament) Bill together with additional 6431-6433 information provided to the Committee and the Hansard transcript of the public hearing held on 30 May 1995 6430 Report No. 2 in relation to the Appropriation Bill together with additional information provided to the Committee Estimates Committee B— Chairman of Estimates Committee B (Mr Briskey) tabled the following papers— 6434-6436 Report No. 1 together with additional information provided to the Committee and the Hansard transcript of the public hearing held on 31 May 1995 Estimates Committee C— Chairman of Estimates Committee C (Mrs Edmond) tabled the following papers— 6437-6439 Report No. 1 together with additional information provided to the Committee and the Hansard transcript of the public hearing held on 1 June 1995 Estimates Committee D— Chairman of Estimates Committee D (Mr Welford) tabled the following papers— 6440-6442 Report No. 1 together with additional information provided to the Committee and the Hansard transcript of the public hearing held on 2 June 1995 Estimates Committee E— Chairman of Estimates Committee E (Mr Nuttall) tabled the following papers— 6443-6445 Report No. 1 together with additional information provided to the Committee and the Hansard transcript of the public hearing held on 6 June 1995 Estimates Committee F— Chairman of Estimates Committee F (Mrs Woodgate) tabled the following papers— 6446-6448 Report No. 1 together with additional information provided to the Committee and the Hansard transcript of the public hearing held on 7 June 1995

QUESTIONS Paper : Mr Santoro tabled the following paper— 6449 # Letter dated 21 April 1995 from Ms Power to the Premier and Minister for Economic and Trade Development (Mr W Goss) relating to the South Coast Motorway Cabinet submission Paper : Leader of the Opposition (Mr Borbidge) tabled the following paper— 6450 # Press release entitled “Goss’s Jobs Record will be Poll Issue” 262 Register of Tabled Papers Ð First Session Ð FortyÐSeventh Parliament

GENERAL BUSINESS Ð MATTERS OF P UBLIC I NTEREST The following Members addressed the House— Messrs Slack, J Sullivan, Santoro, Hobbs, Beattie and Nunn Paper s: Mr Slack tabled the following papers— 6451 # Letter dated 19 May 1995, to Minister for Environment and Heritage (Ms Robson) relating to proposed increases in bird licensing fees 6452 # Letter dated 30 May 1995, from Senior Ministerial Policy Adviser to Mr Slack relating to proposed increases in bird licensing fees

WEDNESDAY, 14 JUNE 1995

P ETITIONS The following petitions, lodged with the Clerk by the Members indicated, were received— 6453 Mr J Goss, from 59 petitioners, requesting (a) the construction of sound barriers between Kluver Street and the Gympie Arterial Road and on the southern side of the Gateway Arterial Road adjacent to the Northwind Estate and (b) that the bushland be preserved and zoned open space. 6454 Mr Hamill, from 1,986 petitioners, praying that sufficient account be taken of the needs of women in the Ipswich area (a) by the funding of a Community Rape Crisis Centre; (b) by making sexual assault workers available 24 hours a day; (c) by promoting the safety of sexual assault workers; and (d) by providing adequate funding for sufficient staff to support special needs groups. 6455 Mr McGrady, from 1,327 petitioners, praying that an investigation be ordered into the needs of the people of North Queensland in gaining access to medical services and a revision of the Patient Transfer Scheme.

GOVERNMENT P APERS Minister for Justice and Attorney–General and Minister for the Arts (Mr Wells)— Annual Reports for 1994— 6456 Director for Public Prosecutions 6457 Queensland Theatre Company

M INISTERIAL S TATEMENT 6458 Minister for Family Services and Aboriginal and Islander Affairs (Ms Warner), by leave, made a ministerial statement relating to the implementation of the recommendations of the Royal Commission into Aboriginal Deaths in Custody. Paper : Ms Warner, during her statement, tabled the following paper— 6459 # Queensland Government progress report on implementation of the recommendations of the Royal Commission into Aboriginal Deaths in Custody

TRAVELSAFE COMMITTEE Ð SUBMISSION Chairman of the Travelsafe Committee (Mr Ardill) tabled the following paper— 6460 Submission to the National Road Transport Commission Ð Proposed Australian Road Rules

Q UESTIONS Paper : Leader of the Opposition (Mr Borbidge) tabled the following paper— 6461 # Letter, dated 7 June 1995, from Ms Pilkington, Regional Director South Coast Region, Queensland Health concerning the outcome of discussions with medical staff at the Gold Coast. Paper : Deputy Leader of the Coalition (Mrs Sheldon) tabled the following paper— 6462 # Extract from Business Review Weekly dated 12 June 1995, entitled “Hilmer bucks NSW’s power reform program” Paper : Minister for Employment, Training and Industrial Relations (Mr Foley) tabled the following paper— 6463 # Coalition’s draft Industrial Relations Policy Paper : Mr Santoro tabled the following paper— 6464 # Memorandum, dated 23 May 1995, from the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Planning and Minister for Rural Communities (Mr Mackenroth) to all Caucus members concerning electorate issues relating to his department Register of Tabled Papers Ð First Session Ð FortyÐSeventh Parliament 263

G ENERAL BUSINESS Ð SPECIAL P UBLIC I MPORTANCE DEBATE Mr Speaker informed the House that pursuant to the sessional order of 5 November 1992, Leader of the House (Mr Mackenroth) proposed that the following matter of special public importance be submitted to the Assembly for discussion— “The legacy of corruption, environmental vandalism and the lowest spending on health, education and welfare in Australia left by 32 years of National Party dominated government in Queensland.” The following Members addressed the House— Mr Barton, Leader of the Opposition (Mr Borbidge), Messrs Beattie, Santoro, Welford and Grice Papers: Mr Santoro, during his speech, tabled the following papers— 6465 # Payments made from the Political Objects Fund 6466 # Extract from the ALP Rules and Constitution

CRIMINAL CODE BILL Order of the day read for the adjourned debate on the motion of the Minister for Justice and AttorneyÐGeneral and Minister for the Arts (Mr Wells) Ð That the Bill be now read a second time. Debate resumed. Paper : Minister for Justice and AttorneyÐGeneral and Minister for the Arts (Mr Wells) tabled the following paper— 6467 # Additional information tabled for the purpose of statutory interpretation Paper : Mr Briskey, during his speech, tabled the following paper— 6468 # Letter, dated 14 June 1995, from Mr R S O’Regan to the Editor of The Australian criticising the draft Criminal Code

THURSDAY, 15 JUNE 1995

P ETITION 6469 The following petition, lodged with the Clerk by the Member indicated, was received— Mr Hollis, from 5,149 petitioners, requesting the House to take steps to correct the habitat loss and degradation of Moreton Bay.

S UBORDINATE L EGISLATION COMMITTEE Ð REPORT Chairman of the Subordinate Legislation Committee (Mr J Sullivan) tabled the following paper— 6470 Committee of Subordinate Legislation Ð A retrospective (26th and Final Report)

QUESTIONS Paper : Leader of the Opposition (Mr Borbidge) tabled the following paper— 6471 # Memorandum, dated 24 April 1995, from Professor Peter Donnelly, Director of Surgery at the Townsville General Hospital advising that 19 to 23 June 1995 would be designated as low activity week in relation to elective admissions. Paper : Minister for Police and Minister for Corrective Services (Mr Braddy) tabled the following paper— 6472 # Media release by the Opposition Spokesman for Police and Corrective Services (Mr Cooper) relating to the police planning strategy.

CRIMINAL CODE BILL Order of the day read for the adjourned debate on the motion of the Minister for Justice and AttorneyÐGeneral and Minister for the Arts (Mr Wells) Ð That the Bill be now read a second time. Debate resumed. Paper : Mr Beattie, during his speech, tabled the following paper— 6473 # Extract from The Gympie Times dated 6 June 1995, entitled “Beattie calls for apology” Paper : Miss Simpson tabled the following paper— 6474 # Extract from The CourierÐMail dated 29 May 1995, entitled “Unborn victims of home abuse” 264 Register of Tabled Papers Ð First Session Ð FortyÐSeventh Parliament

FRIDAY, 16 JUNE 1995

S TATUTORY I NSTRUMENT The following statutory instrument was tabled by the Clerk— Judges (Salaries and Allowances) Act 1967— 6475 Determinations of the Salaries and Allowances Tribunal made on 31 May 1995

QUESTIONS Papers: Leader of the Opposition (Mr Borbidge) tabled the following paper— 6476 # Dame, Paul Erich Ð Offender profile, LOA history and offender movements history Paper : Mr Slack tabled the following paper— 6477 # Press release dated 15 June 1995, from the Queensland Chamber of Commerce and Industry relating to the decision to end dredging of the urban reaches of the Brisbane River

TUESDAY, 20 JUNE 1995

6478 PROCLAMATION:- At 3.00 p.m. the following Proclamation was made by Her Excellency the Governor - "PROCLAMATION I, Leneen Forde, Governor, dissolve the Legislative Assembly with effect from 3.00 pm on Tuesday, 20 June 1995. LENEEN FORDE Governor Signed and Sealed on 20 June 1995."