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Qfleet Environmental Strategy
QFLEET ENVIRONMENTAL STRATEGY For the Queensland Government motor vehicle fleet Minister’s foreword With the QFleet Environmental Strategy With the introduction of this strategy, QFleet will lead the Queensland Government is taking Queensland Government fleet managers in delivering strong action on climate change and the the government’s low carbon future initiative. This initiative embraces leading edge vehicle technology and risks it poses to our economy, industries, fleet management best practice, such as plug-in electric communities and environment. vehicles and car sharing networks, while being mindful of and preparing for emerging innovation including The government’s plan to transition Queensland autonomous (driverless) vehicles and hydrogen fuel cell to a zero net emissions future is set out in Pathways technology. to a clean growth economy – Queensland Climate Transition Strategy. While this strategy has been developed focusing on those budget sector agencies that comprise the majority of Motor vehicle tailpipe emissions make a significant QFleet’s customers, it will also provide a model for other contribution to the climate problem. Every kilometre fleet managers in both the public and private sectors. driven by an internal combustion vehicle burns fossil fuel and creates emissions that not only contribute to climate change but can also be harmful to our health, making this a priority area for transition and adaptation initiatives. The government cannot do without its motor vehicle fleet. The Honourable Mick de Brenni MP It is an essential resource for the delivery of government Minister for Housing and Public Works, Minister for Digital programs and the provision of services to the people Technology and Minister for Sport of Queensland. -
Media Release Minister for Housing and Public Works and Minister for Sport Queensland Government the Honourable Mick De Brenni
Palaszczuk Government makes history with nation leading subbies payment reforms - The Queensland Cabinet and Ministerial Directory 13/7/20, 1:20 pm I Media release Minister for Housing and Public Works and Minister for Sport Queensland Government The Honourable Mick de Brenni Thursday, October 26, 2017 Palaszczuk Government makes history with nation leading subbies payment reforms Today marks a new era for the state’s building and construction industry, with the Palaszczuk Government’s historic subcontractors payment legislation passed through the Parliament. Minister for Housing and Public Works Mick de Brenni said the Building Industry Fairness (Security of Payment) Bill 2017 would bring security and confidence to the Queensland’s $45 billion construction industry. “For far too long, subcontractors have had to shoulder most of the financial risk on building projects, but that changes today,” Mr de Brenni said. “These reforms help ensure that subcontractors in the building and construction industry are paid in full and on time, every time. With these reforms, Queensland will have the strongest protections for subcontractors anywhere in Australia.” Mr de Brenni paid tribute to the extraordinary contribution of the Speaker Peter Wellington. “It’s almost unheard of for the Speaker to vacate the chair in order to speak on a bill, and entirely unprecedented for an independent Speaker give such passionate support for a policy of the Premier and her government,” Mr de Brenni said. “We are where we are today because of the dedication the Speaker Wellignton has shown in standing up for his constituents after the 2014 Walton’s collapse, which sent so many subcontractors to the wall. -
2015 Queensland State Election: an Overview
RESEARCH PAPER SERIES, 2015–16 17 SEPTEMBER 2015 2015 Queensland state election: an overview Dr Joy McCann and Simon Speldewinde Politics and Public Administration Section Executive summary • This paper provides an overview of the issues and outcomes for the January 2015 election for the Queensland Legislative Assembly. Where appropriate, it draws on the Library’s earlier publication on the 2012 Queensland state election.1 • The 2015 Queensland state election result surprised many observers with the dramatic shift in the fortunes of the two major parties. The Australian Labor Party (ALP), having lost government at the 2012 election and retaining just seven seats, emerged with 44 of the 89 seats with a swing of 10.8 per cent. The Liberal National Party (LNP), which had won a record majority of 78 of the 89 seats at the 2012 state election, experienced a swing of 8.3 per cent against it with its seats reduced to 42. Of the remaining seats, two were won by Katter’s Australian Party and one by Independent Peter Wellington. • The election outcome was initially unclear when it was revealed that a Palmer United Party candidate was ineligible as a result of being an undischarged bankrupt. Electoral Commission Queensland (ECQ) indicated that it would refer the Ferny Grove election result to the Court of Disputed Returns but subsequently decided not to proceed based on legal advice, paving the way for the ALP to form minority government with the support of an Independent. • Several key issues emerged during the election campaign including political financing, privatisation and asset sales, the impact of mining on the Great Barrier Reef and anti-association laws. -
2015 Statistical Returns
STATE GENERAL ELECTION Held on Saturday 31 January 2015 Evaluation Report and Statistical Return 2015 State General Election Evaluation Report and Statistical Return Electoral Commission of Queensland ABN: 69 195 695 244 ISBN No. 978-0-7242-6868-9 © Electoral Commission of Queensland 2015 Published by the Electoral Commission of Queensland, October 2015. The Electoral Commission of Queensland has no objection to this material being reproduced, made available online or electronically but only if it is recognised as the owner of the copyright and this material remains unaltered. Copyright enquiries about this publication should be directed to the Electoral Commission of Queensland, by email or in writing: EMAIL [email protected] POST GPO Box 1393, BRISBANE QLD 4001 CONTENTS Page No. Part 1: Foreword ..........................................................................................1 Part 2: Conduct of the Election ....................................................................5 Part 3: Electoral Innovation .......................................................................17 Part 4: Improvement Opportunities............................................................25 Part 5: Statistical Returns ..........................................................................31 Part 6: Ballot Paper Survey .....................................................................483 PART 1 FOREWORD 1 2 PART 1: FOREWORD Foreword The Electoral Commission of Queensland is an independent body charged with responsibility for the impartial -
Donations to Queensland Political Parties 2016 Until Election 2017 and Ban on Developer Contributions
Donations to Queensland Political Parties 2016 until election 2017 and ban on developer contributions Graham Young Executive Director November 23, 2017 Contents Introduction ............................................................................................................................................ 1 Executive Summary ............................................................................................................................. 2 Analysis ................................................................................................................................................... 4 Political donations are an essential part of funding democracy ........................................................ 4 Property developers and unions the largest collective source of donations ..................................... 4 The size of the average trade union donation more likely to be corrupting than that from the average property developer ............................................................................................................... 4 Donations to political parties are generally relatively small ............................................................... 4 Some individual donations are relatively large compared to other political donations .................... 5 The size of donations, apart from unions, is generally unconnected to the industry so individuals should be held to account ................................................................................................................. -
The Rise of the Australian Greens
Parliament of Australia Department of Parliamentary Services Parliamentary Library Information, analysis and advice for the Parliament RESEARCH PAPER www.aph.gov.au/library 22 September 2008, no. 8, 2008–09, ISSN 1834-9854 The rise of the Australian Greens Scott Bennett Politics and Public Administration Section Executive summary The first Australian candidates to contest an election on a clearly-espoused environmental policy were members of the United Tasmania Group in the 1972 Tasmanian election. Concerns for the environment saw the emergence in the 1980s of a number of environmental groups, some contested elections, with successes in Western Australia and Tasmania. An important development was the emergence in the next decade of the Australian Greens as a unified political force, with Franklin Dam activist and Tasmanian MP, Bob Brown, as its nationally-recognised leader. The 2004 and 2007 Commonwealth elections have resulted in five Australian Green Senators in the 42nd Parliament, the best return to date. This paper discusses the electoral support that Australian Greens candidates have developed, including: • the emergence of environmental politics is placed in its historical context • the rise of voter support for environmental candidates • an analysis of Australian Greens voters—who they are, where they live and the motivations they have for casting their votes for this party • an analysis of the difficulties such a party has in winning lower house seats in Australia, which is especially related to the use of Preferential Voting for most elections • the strategic problems that the Australian Greens—and any ‘third force’—have in the Australian political setting • the decline of the Australian Democrats that has aided the Australian Greens upsurge and • the question whether the Australian Greens will ever be more than an important ‘third force’ in Australian politics. -
How Do the Parties' Policies Compare? the Detail
QUEENSLAND ELECTION 2017 The Australian Conservation Foundation’s independent assessment of each parties’ policies. How do the parties’ policies compare? The detail Updated 21 November 2017 Authorised by Kelly O’Shanassy, ACF 16/105 Vulture St West End QLD 4101 HOW DID WE CALCULATE THESE RESULTS? We have independently assessed each party’s policy commitments and rated each party as ‘supporting’ or ‘opposing’ four key tests. In some instances, we require more than 2. Protect trees and wildlife from one policy position to achieve a rating, so bulldozers have not awarded that rating unless the Parties must commit to stronger laws to party has met both parts of the test. end large scale tree clearing. ‘Support’ is indicated by each party’s commitment to: 3. Veto $1 billion of public money for Adani’s mine 1. Deliver more clean energy and rule Parties must commit to vetoing any loan out building new coal burning power from the Northern Australia Infrastructure Parties must commit to a renewable Facility (NAIF) for Adani’s Carmichael coal energy target of at least 50% by 2030 for mine rail link. Queensland to transition to clean energy and rule out building a new coal power 4. Stop Adani’s polluting coal mine station. Parties must commit to stopping Adani’s Carmichael coal mine from proceeding by buying back Adani’s mining licence. ABOUT US The Australian Conservation Foundation is Australia’s national environment organisation. We are nearly half a million people across Queensland and the country who speak out for reefs, people, forests and wildlife. We are proudly independent, non- partisan and funded by donations from the community. -
List of Ministers of the 56Th Parliament
List of Ministers of the 56th Parliament On 6 October 2020, a Proclamation from the Governor was received dissolving the 56th Parliament and issuing a writ to a general state election to be held on 31 October 2020. The details below reflects Ministerial appointments (including the Premier) upon dissolution of the 56th Parliament. In accordance with the Queensland Independent Remuneration Tribunal Act 2013, irrespective of specific election outcomes existing Ministerial appointments remain effective until the date a Minister resigns, or the date a new Minister is appointed (whichever is the earlier date). Hon Mark Bailey MP Minister for Transport and Main Roads 1 William Street, Brisbane Qld 4000 GPO Box 2644, Brisbane Qld 4001 Ph: 3719 7300 [email protected] Hon Glenn Butcher MP Minister for Regional Development and Manufacturing 1 William Street, Brisbane Qld 4000 PO Box 15009, City East Qld 4002 Ph: 3035 6170 [email protected] [email protected] Hon Craig Crawford MP Minister for Fire and Emergency Services and Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships 1 William Street, Brisbane Qld 4000 PO Box 15457, City East Qld 4002 Ph: 3008 3700 [email protected] [email protected] Hon Yvette D’Ath MP Attorney-General and Minister for Justice 1 William Street, Brisbane Qld 4000 GPO Box 149, Brisbane Qld 4001 Ph: 3719 7400 [email protected] Hon Mick de Brenni MP Minister for Housing and Public Works, Minister -
Maiden Speech
Speech By Meaghan Scanlon MEMBER FOR GAVEN Record of Proceedings, 20 March 2018 MAIDEN SPEECH Ms SCANLON (Gaven—ALP) (3.31 pm): Thank you, Mr Speaker, and can I add my congratulations on your election to the important role of Speaker of this House. I rise for the first time today honoured to represent the people and community that I grew up in and love, and conscious of the incredible responsibility that has been bestowed upon me. I know that my presence here is rather unlikely so I thank the constituents of Gaven for their trust in me. My first acknowledgement is to the traditional owners of the land on which we gather here today, the Jagera and Turrbal peoples. I also acknowledge the traditional owners of the land that I represent, the Kombumerria and Wangerriburra people, and pay my respects to their elders past, present and emerging. One of my earliest memories of becoming interested in politics was in primary school where I learnt about our country’s cruel treatment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders. I distinctly remember watching the Rabbit-Proof Fence in my year 7 social studies class and feeling a deep sense of shame. That shame heightened when I found out that our Prime Minister at the time, John Howard, was refusing to simply say sorry for the well-known and well-documented atrocities carried out against our First Australians. To sit in this House for the first time in the week of the 10th anniversary of Kevin Rudd’s National Apology to the Stolen Generations was a timely reminder of how much more we need to achieve along the path to reconciliation. -
The Queensland Greens Inc. Constitution and By-Laws
The Queensland Greens Inc. Constitution and By-Laws Constitution updated 5 May 2018. By-laws updated 6 May 2018. QUEENSLAND GREENS CONSTITUTION Chapter One: Principles And Objectives 1. Name and Constitution 2. The Charter of The Greens 3. Means Chapter Two: Membership 4. Members 5. Associates (Supporters) 6. Membership Entitlements 7. Joining Procedure 8. The Register 9. Subscription Fees 10. Resignation Chapter Three: Complaints, Discipline and Disputes 11. Complaints, Discipline and Disputes 12. Termination of membership Chapter Four: Structure 13. Composition Of The Greens 14. Local Autonomy 15. Branches 16. The Management Committee 17. State Council 18. Working Groups 19. Queensland Campaign Committee (QCC) 20. Constitution and Arbitration Committee (CAC) 21. Queensland Policy Committee (QPC) 1 of 139 Chapter Five: Procedures: Meetings And Decision-Making 22. Annual General or General Meetings 23. Cost Sharing of State Organisation 24. Decision-Making Chapter Six: Candidates And Representatives 25. Endorsement And Preferences 26. Greens in Public Office Chapter Seven: Policy 27. Formulation And Adoption Of Policy Chapter Eight: Formal Matters 28. Funding 29. Spokespersons 30. Affirmative Action 31. Property 32. Common Seal 33. Auditor 34. Indemnity 35. Liability 36. Constitutional Interpretation 37. Constitutional Amendment 38. Dissolution 39. Party Agent 40. Registered Officer 41. Financial Year QUEENSLAND GREENS BY-LAWS Section 1: Membership By-Laws By-law 1.1 – Code of ethics By-law 1.2 – Safe Meeting Procedure By-law 1.3 – Membership -
Audit Office Better Public Services
Awarding of sports grants (Report 6: 2020–21) fss INFORMATION BRIEF 29 September 2020 Awarding of sports grants Report 6: 2020–21 • Queensland • • Audit Office Better public services As the independent auditor of the Queensland public sector and local governments, the Queensland Audit Office: • provides professional audit services, which include our audit opinions on the accuracy and reliability of the financial statements of public sector entities and local governments • provides entities with insights on their financial performance, risk, and internal controls; and on the efficiency, effectiveness, and economy of public service delivery • produces reports to parliament on the results of our audit work, and on our insights, advice, and recommendations for improvement • conducts investigations into claims of financial waste and mismanagement raised by elected members, state and local government employees, and the public • shares wider learnings and best practice, from our work with state and local government entities, our professional networks, industry, and peers. We table a suite of publications in parliament, which range in depth, degree of evaluation, and timeliness. • Topic overviews help clients and stakeholders understand complex issues and subjects. • Information briefs set out key facts, involve some evaluation, and may include findings and recommendations. • Auditor-General’s insights involve more evaluation than topic overviews and information briefs. • Full performance audit reports evaluate the efficiency, effectiveness, and economy of public service delivery. • Financial audit reports summarise the results of our audits of over 400 state and local government entities. Learn more about our publications on our website. The Honourable C Pitt MP Speaker of the Legislative Assembly Parliament House BRISBANE QLD 4000 29 September 2020 This report is prepared under Part 3 Division 3 of the Auditor-General Act 2009. -
Print Appendix A
A Appendix A Submissions to the inquiry No. Received from 1 The Hon. Bruce Scott, MP 2 Mr Mark Powell 3 Mr Robert Cowley 4 Mr Bob Patterson 5 Mrs Josie Bamber 6 Mr Stanley Roth 7 Mr Eddie Kendell 8 Mr Peter Hickey 9 Mr Laurie Ferguson, MP 10 Mr Dick Adams, MP 11 Mr Eero Laurila 12 Ms Kay Fielden 13 Mr Michael Doyle 14 Mr R. Deacon 15 Mrs Anne Bailey 16 Guide Dogs Victoria 17 Mrs Jenny Miller 18 Professor Emeritus Peter Bayliss 19 Mr Marcus Beresford 20 Retina Australia (NSW) Inc. 21 Mr G. H. Schorel-Hlavka 422 22 Ms Ilona Renwick 23 Name and contact details confidential 24 Mr Peter Stiphout 25 Confidential 26 Mrs Mary Emmott 27 Association of Australian Christadelphian Ecclesias 28 Communication Project Group—Dr Kathryn Gunn 29 Mr Stan Lewin 30 Ms Alison Cousland 31 Mr Noel Abrahams 32 Paroo Shire Council 33 Ms Beverley Stubbs 34 Mr John Clarkson 35 Mr Bruce Kirkpatrick 36 Mrs Juliet Kirkpatrick 37 Mr Garry Meehan 38 Ms Bronwyn Smith 39 Senator Bob Brown 40 Mr Christopher Bayliss 41 H S Chapman Society 42 Mr Brian McRae 43 Quilpie Shire Council 44 Dr John Quiggin 45 RPH Adelaide Inc. 46 Mrs Sonja Doyle 47 Mrs Lindsay MacDonald 48 Professor George Williams and Mr Bryan Mercurio 49 Senator Ruth Webber 50 People with Disability Australia Inc. 51 Warroo Shire Council 52 Mr Peter Brun 53 The Nationals (Hinkler Divisional Council) 54 Vision Australia 55 Ms Kimberley Fischer and Mr Stephen Bounds APPENDIX A 423 56 Mr John Kilcullen 57 Mr John Klumpe 58 Dr Lisa Hill and Mr Jonathon Louth 59 Mr William Bowe 60 Dr Geoff Gallop, Premier of Western