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Hansard 18 Sep 1998 18 Sep 1998 Ministerial Statement 2415 FRIDAY, 18 SEPTEMBER 1998 organisers of the conference are hoping to give their Asian colleagues a more positive image of Queensland than has been portrayed in the media in recent times. Mr SPEAKER (Hon. R. K. Hollis, Redcliffe) Another decision taken by my read prayers and took the chair at 9.30 a.m. Government aimed at strengthening our Asian links is to support the application of Korean Air for traffic rights between Brisbane and AUDITOR-GENERAL'S REPORT Auckland. If this application is successful, it will Mr SPEAKER: Order! Honourable result in an additional two weekly air services members, I have to report that today I between Seoul and Brisbane. While Korean received from the Auditor-General a report tourism has fallen off dramatically, it was titled Auditor-General's Report No. 1 1998-99 Queensland's major source of tourism growth on audits performed for 1997-98. I table the until the recent crisis. There is every reason to said report. suggest that it will be a major source of tourists again in the future. Each of these measures is PAPERS small in isolation, but a consistent and concerted effort to maintain and expand our The following papers were tabled— links with Asia will pay off for Queensland over Premier (Mr Beattie)— time. Sooner or later, the current crisis will Brochures entitled "Central Register of pass, and the Asian tigers will be roaring Nominees to Government Bodies" and again. When that happens, Queensland will "Welcome Aboard—A Guide for Members be ready and waiting to take full advantage of of Government Boards, Committees and the opportunities that will arise and the jobs Statutory Authorities". that will arise with those opportunities. Treasurer (Mr Hamill)— Honourable members would be aware Queensland Office of Financial that I recently visited Hong Kong and Japan to Supervision—Annual Report for 1997-98 ensure that Queensland remains a highly Local Government Tax Equivalent Manual. preferred destination for tourists and investment dollars. The Deputy Premier has MINISTERIAL STATEMENT also made two overseas trips to Taiwan and Korea and, more recently, to Singapore. Queensland-Asia Links Today I announce that next month I will visit Hon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— the People's Republic of China to reinforce the ALP) (Premier) (9.32 a.m.), by leave: While the trade and cultural ties that successive Leader of the Opposition seems to take Queensland Governments have developed pleasure in talking down Queensland in light of with Shanghai. I will also be visiting Beijing and the Asian economic crisis, my Government is the ancient city of Chongqing, which is being working hard to strengthen our links with Asia. restored. A number of Queensland companies Our approach is that all our trading partners are bidding to be part of the restoration and I are important—those in Europe, the Americas will certainly be supporting their cause. As I or the Asian region. Building relationships is said, the Asian economies are crucial to just as much about the little things as it is Queensland's continuing economic growth. My about grand gestures—things such as the Sir Government will be doing everything it can to Edward Weary Dunlop Asia Awards which ensure that we ride out these short-term recognise and reward excellence in those economic problems in Asia, and that we are aspiring to enhance Australia-Asia relations. I placed in a prime position to take advantage recently approved a $10,000 donation from of the next surge of Asian economic growth. Queensland to the Weary Dunlop awards, because we think it is important to encourage individuals to establish constructive, MINISTERIAL STATEMENT harmonious relations with our neighbours. Criminal Justice Commission Chairperson I have also recently indicated my support Hon. P. D. BEATTIE (Brisbane Central— for the Young Entrepreneurs Organisation Asia ALP) (Premier) (9.36 a.m.), by leave: I am Pacific Conference to be held at Sanctuary pleased to announce to the House today the Cove in May next year. I will be opening the appointment of the new chairperson of the conference, which is expected to attract more Criminal Justice Commission. The position of than 200 young people from the Asia-Pacific, chairperson of the CJC was advertised who each operate businesses with annual nationally in accordance with the requirements turnover greater than $1m. The local of s.11(1) of the Criminal Justice Act 1989 on 2416 Ministerial Statement 18 Sep 1998 25 July and 8 August 1998. The The job of chairperson of the Criminal advertisements appeared in both the Justice Commission is a very difficult position. Australian and the Courier-Mail newspapers on But I am confident that Mr Butler has the skills these dates. Eleven applications for the and the tenacity to realise the vision that Tony position of chairperson were received. I short- Fitzgerald foresaw for the CJC, that is, an listed two applicants and convened an independent, impartial, professional body of interview panel comprising Mr Gary Crooke, great integrity which oversees the criminal QC, barrister-at-law; Mr Peter Forster, Director, justice system and helps to ensure that the Consultancy Bureau; Dr Glyn Davis, Queensland is a strong State where politicians, Director-General of the Department of the public servants and the police know that they Premier and Cabinet, and myself as chair. are accountable. Interviews of the two short-listed applicants Mr Butler replaces Mr Frank Clair, who has were conducted on 11 September 1998. I elected not to seek a further term as wrote to the Parliamentary Criminal Justice chairperson of the CJC. I take this opportunity Committee on 8 September outlining the to acknowledge the significant contribution that process and further on 14 September seeking Mr Clair has made to criminal justice reform in the committee's support in terms of s.11(4) of Queensland during his time with the CJC. the Act for an appointment. I am delighted with Mr Butler's This is the beginning of a new era for the appointment and also delighted that it has the Criminal Justice Commission. As all members unanimous support of the Parliamentary know, there has been controversy in the past Criminal Justice Committee. Today, on behalf in relation to the CJC. Today's appointment of all members of Parliament, I thank them for gives an opportunity for a fresh start. I appeal the professional way in which they undertook to all members of Parliament and to the media the task before them. I thank the committee to give the new chairperson of the CJC a fair members for their deliberations and their work go to ensure that the vision of the Fitzgerald in cooperation with me on this selection. I have report is fulfilled. The clashes between the informed His Excellency, Governor Sir Peter Courier-Mail and the CJC are almost Arnison, of the appointment. legendary. I look forward to the CJC being taken off the front page. I would like to advise the House that there will be some changes to the Criminal Justice I advise the House that the successful Act, which I am currently working on, and applicant, unanimously supported by the those changes will be introduced to the House Parliamentary Criminal Justice Committee and in the months ahead after consultation. me, is Mr Brendan John Butler, Senior Counsel. I am confident that Mr Butler will build Could I also table for the information of on the CJC's strengths. Mr Butler has practised the House appropriate correspondence as a criminal lawyer in Queensland for 22 between myself and the Parliamentary years and is qualified for appointment as a Criminal Justice Committee as well as the judge of the Supreme Court of Queensland. detailed curriculum vitae of Brendan John From June 1987 to September 1989, Mr Butler and letters from the Parliamentary Butler was counsel assisting the Fitzgerald Criminal Justice Committee to me citing the commission of inquiry, the forerunner of the unanimous support for the appointment, CJC. During that time, he appeared before the together with an appointment minute from the commission as counsel and led an Parliamentary Criminal Justice Committee. investigative team of barristers and detectives. Between June and December in 1990, Mr Butler was seconded as counsel assisting the MINISTERIAL STATEMENT Ward 1OB commission of inquiry in Townsville, Aboriginal Reconciliation Strategy which involved extensive appearances before Hon. J. C. SPENCE (Mount Gravatt— the commission, and management and ALP) (Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait direction of the investigative work of the Islander Policy and Minister for Women's inquiry. Policy and Minister for Fair Trading) From November 1989 to July 1996, he (9.41 a.m.), by leave: I am pleased to report served as Deputy Director of Public that the Department of Aboriginal and Torres Prosecutions and served for two periods as Strait Islander Policy and Development is acting director. As well, Mr Butler is a co-author working on coordinating a whole-of- of the current edition of Carter's Criminal Law Government reconciliation strategy. Other of Queensland. Mr Butler brings to this position State Governments have actively participated a range of skills and experience—as a lawyer, in the reconciliation process in recent years. In manager and investigator. fact, in New South Wales this week, the 18 Sep 1998 Ministerial Statement 2417 Premier, Mr Carr, and the Opposition Leader, Mr Nelson interjected. Mr Collins, signed a bipartisan statement Mr SPEAKER: Order! The member for reaffirming their commitment to the delivery of Tablelands will cease interjecting. programs and services to Aboriginal people when Aborigines sat in Australia's second only Ms SPENCE: What needs to be done in black Parliament.
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