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Queensland Parliamentary Debates [Hansard] Legislative Assembly THURSDAY, 10 APRIL 1975 Electronic reproduction of original hardcopy Matters of Public Interest [10 APRIL 1975] Papers 575 THURSDAY, 10 APRIL 1975 Mr. SPEAKER (Hon. J. E. H. Houghton, Redcliffe) read prayers and took the chair at 11 a.m. ADDRESS IN REPLY PRESENTATION AND ANSWER Mr. SPEAKER: I have to inform the House that, accompanied by honourable members, I this day presented to His Excellency the Governor the Address of the Legislative Assembly, adopted by this House on 20 March, in reply to His Excellency's Opening Speech, and that His Excellency has been pleased to make the following reply:- "Government House, "Brisbane, lOth April, 1975. "Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen, "As the Representative of Her Majesty The Queen, I tender to you and the Members of the Parliament of Queensland, my sincere thanks for the Address in Reply to the Speech which I had the honour to deliver at the Opening of Parliament on February 26th last. "It will be my pleasant duty to convey to Her Majesty The Queen the expression of continued loyalty and affection to The Throne and Person of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II from the members of the Legislature of Queensland in Parliament assembled. "The Queen is the unifying centre for the peoples of the Commonwealth of Nations, and a sign to the world of our faith in freedom. "I trust that your labours to promote the advancement and prosperity of this great State will meet with success in full measure. "I pray that the blessings of Almighty God may rest upon your counsels. "'C. T. HANNAH, "Governor." PAPERS The following papers were laid on the table:- Orders in Council under- Industrial Development Act 1963-1973. City of Brisbane Act 1924-1974. State Housing Act 1945-1973. Rules under the City of Brisbane Act 1924-1974. 576 Questions Upon Notice [10 APRIL 1975] Questions Upon Notice (A) 'Proposal by the Governor in Council tion was only a personal report, who to revoke the setting apart and were the members of the committee headed declaration as a State Forest of all by E. F. Gutekunst, what departmental or that piece or part of State Forest educational positions did they hold at 611, parishes of Beerwah, Canning the time of the study and who appointed and Toorbul, described as portion 589 the committee? parish of Beerwah, as shown on pia~ (2) At what schools are the "innova Cg. 1073 deposited in the Survey tive programmes" to which he referred Office and containing an area of being undertaken, who instituted the pro 14·498 hectares-under the Forestry grammes and how long have they been Act 1959---'1974. in operation? (B) A brief explanation of the proposal. (3) Has he read the report and, if so, is he prepared to act on the recommenda MINISTERIAL STATEMENT tions made in the interests of upgrading PUPIL ROAD TOLL; NEWSPAPER REPORT ON religious instruction in State schools? ANSWER TO QUESTION Hon. V. J. BffiD (Burdekin-Minister for Answers:- Education and Cultural Activities) (11.6 ( 1) '·The members of the committee and a.m.): I wish to draw attention ,to the report their positions at the time of appointment in this morning's "Courier-Mail" to the effect were: Mr. E. F. Gutekunst (Chairman), that, in answer to a question by the hon Regional Director of Education at Rock ourable member for Everton, Mr. Lindsay, I hampton; Mr. N. A. Adsett, Staff Inspector stated that 1,035 children had been killed on (Primary); Miss N. C. A. Alcorn, Senior Queensland roads while travelling to or Mistress, Hendra State High School; Mr. from school. A. H. Anderson, Principal, Kedron State As members are aware, this report is as High School; Dr. K. E. Tronc, Senior incorrect as it is dangerously misleading. I Lecturer in Education, Mt. Gravatt in fact stated that no information is avail Teachers College; and Mr. I. J. Weir, able specificially relating to the number of Principal, Serviceton South State School. children killed or maimed going to or from The committee was appointed by the then school, but that 1,035 persons up to the age Minister for Education and Cultural of 20, including motor drivers, motor cyclists, Activities, Sir Alan Fletcher." pedestrian cyclists, pedestrians and passengers (2) "The innovative programs referred had been killed on Queensland roads. to were locally sponsored and developed This answer is quite different from that without any direction from my department. reported in the Press, and I am at a loss to It is known that such programs have been understand why this should be so in view initiated at the Gabbinbar State School of the fact that typed copies of such answers in Toowoomba, Ashgrove State School, can be made available to the media. and Rockhampton, Balmoral and New market State High Schools." QUESTIONS UPON NOTICE (3) "Yes, I have read the rel?ort .. May I say that I was impressed w.1th 1t, and BEEF CATTLE INDUSTRY ASSISTANCE SCHEME give full credit to the Chatrman and Mr. Wright, pursuant to notice, asked The members. The Honourable Member is Minister for Lands,- no doubt aware of Cabinet's decision last ( 1) With reference to the Queensland Monday with regard to religious education Government's $10 million low-interest and I refer him to the statement I made beef-assistance scheme, how many applica on this matter following the Cabinet tions have been received and how many meeting." loans have been made? (2) What is the total amount of loans involved? DISPOSAL OF FURNITURE FROM MINISTERIAL ROOM OF HONOUR (3) Are beef producers only eligible for ABLE W. A. R. RAE these loans if they are unable to borrow from normal lending institutions? Mr. Wright, pursuant to notice, asked The Minister for Works,- Answcrs:- ( 1) Is there a complete record of all (1 and 2) "To date 71 applications furniture which has been removed from have been considered under the Beef Parliament House in the last 10 years? Cattle Industry Assistance Scheme and loans to these applicants total $827,754." (2) If so, does this record designate (3) "Yes." where such furniture is now? (3) Will he make this record available GUTEKUNST REPORT ON RELIGIOUS EDUCATION to interested Members and allow Members Mr. Wright, pursuant to notice, asked The to investigate the present condition and Minister for Education,- whereabouts of this furniture? ( 1 ) In view of his claim, as reported ( 4) With refe.rence to the cedar fur in The Morning Bulletin of April 8, that niture, including a large cedar bed, a the Gutekunst Report on Religious Educa- round table, a bedside unit and chairs, Questions Upon Notice [10 APRIL 1975] Questions Upon Notice 577 which was in the Ministerial room used (7) Are regular conferences held or last year by the Honourable W. A. R. likely to be held to iron out many differ Rae, where is that furniture now? ences that will occur between the par ( 5) Is it now the personal property ticipating States of the commission? of the Honourable W. A. R. Rae follow ing the Government's agreement' to Mr. Answers:- Rae's request to allow him to purchase the furniture for personal or sentimental ( 1) "It is the intention of the Interstate reasons? Corporate Affairs Commission to secure uniformity in administration of the Com (6) What was the estimated value of panies Act and to ensure that reciprocal this furniture? arrangements are followed within the par (7) Did Mr. Rae pay the sum of $65 ticipating States in respect to the incor for the furniture and, if not, what was poration of companies, the registration of the amount paid? prospectuses, the approval of trust deeds and trustees, requirements in relation to (8) What was the cost of refurnishing accounts and audit, proclamation of com this Ministerial room for the Minister who panies as investment companies and class is now occupying it? and individual exemption powers relating Answers:- to fund raising, etc., and to takeovers." (1) "No." (2) "I understand that legal firms have ( 2) "See Answer to (1) ." no difficulty in following the revised (3) "See Answer to (1 )." arrangements." (4 to 7) "When Mr. Rae was appointed (3) "Yes." Agent-General it was ascertained that the Agent-General's residence in London was ( 4) "Yes. Amended forms are accept not fully furnished. Mr. Rae consequently able but you will appreciate that the expressed a wish to have certain furniture requirements of the Oaths Act of the which he had been utilising in Queensland. particular State where the declaration is As such furniture was redundant it was made must be complied with." agreed that he be aUowed to purchase the (5) "Yes." items for a nominal figure of $50 and the furniture was crated and shipped to ( 6) "The Queensland Act requires that him as Agent-General accordingly." annual returns in relation to an exempt proprietary company should be made up (8) "$854.25 for new items." to the anniversary date of the company's incorporation. The Companies Acts of INTERSTATE CORPORATE AFFAIRS CoMMISSION Victoria and New South Wales similarly provide although the particular provisions Mr. Hanson, pursuant to notice, asked The have not yet been brought into effect. The Minister for Justice,- matter is the subject of discussion among ( 1) Since the formation of the Inter members of the commission." state Corporate Affairs Commission in the three non-Labor eastern States, is it the (7) "Yes. Meetings of the commission expressed intention of these States to are held monthly." harmonise the law and practice relating to companies or is it a commission designed to further confuse and mutilate the public ExPORT CoAL mind with a multiplicity of legal jargons and jingoisms? Mr.