Queensland Parliamentary Debates [Hansard] Legislative Assembly THURSDAY, 28 OCTOBER 1976 Electronic reproduction of original hardcopy Matters of Public Interest [28 OCTOBER 1976] Petitions 1295 THURSDAY, 28 OCTOBER 1976 Mr. SPEAKER (Hon. J. E. H. Houghton, Redcliffe) read prayers and took the chair at 11 a.m. LOCKYER BY-ELECTION RETURN OF WRIT !\fr. SPEAKER: Order! I have to inform the House that the writ issued by me on 10 September 1976 for the election of a mem­ ber to serve in the Legislative Assembly for the electoral district of Lockyer has been returned to me with a certificate endorsed thcreon by the returning officer of the elec­ tion, on 16 October 1976, of Anthony James Bourke, Esquire, to serve as such member. MEMBER SWORN Mr. Bourke was introduced, took the oath of allegiance, and subscribed the roll. PAPERS The following papers were laid on the table, and ordered to be printed:- Reports- State Fire Services Council, for the year 1975-76. Queensland Housing Commission, for the year 197 5-7 6. The following papers were laid on the table:- Orders in Council under- Racing and Betting Act 1954-1975. City of Brisbane Act 1924-1974. Regulations under- Workers' Compensation Act 1916-1974. Land Tax Act 1915-1974. Mining Act 1968-1976. Hospitals Act 1936-1976. PETITIONS SECURITY AT ETNA CREEK PRISON Mr. HARTWIG (Callide) presented a peti­ tion from 27 residents of The Caves and Rockhampton districts praying that the Par­ liament of Queensland will initiate an in-depth inquiry into all aspects of prison security and prisoner classification at the Etna Creek Prison and also take action to have a warning system implemented so that residents may be warned of any escapes from the prison. Petition read and received. Mr. Houston interjected. Mr. SPEAKER: Order! Mr. Houston interjected. Mr. SPEAKER: Order! I warn the honour­ able member for Bulimba under Standing Order 123A. 1296 Questions Upon Notice [28 OcTOBER 1976] Questions Upon Notice AMENDMENT OF LIQUOR AcT case may be to (a) Petrie, (b) Pinkenba, (c) Ferny Grove, (d) Shorncliffe, (e) Mr. HARTWIG (Callide) presented a peti­ Ipswich, (f) Lota and (g) Beenleigh tion from 21 electors of Queensland praying stations? that the Parliament of Queensland will amend (2) What will be the fares in each case the Liquor Act so as to allow golf and bowls after the increase of 15 per cent, as indi­ clubs to sell take-away bottled liquor to their members. cated in the Budget, is applied? (3) When will the increase take effect? Petition read and received. Answers:- (! and 2) The information sought by the QUESTIONS UPON NOTICE honourable member appears in Railway By-laws 1062 and 1072 published in the 1. INCREASED RAIL FARES Government Gaze'ltes of Saturday, 24 Mr. Houston, pursuant to notice, asked October 1975, and Saturday, 16 October the Minister for Transport- 197 6, respectively. I table the details of ( 1) What were the rail fares on the information and ask that it be includ­ 1 September for each of the journeys from ed in "Hansard". either Central or South Brisbane as the (3) 1 November 1976. SUBURBAN RAIL FARES The rail fares at 1 September 1976 were:- I Multi Trip 3 Monthly -- Single I Return I Weekly Season From Brisbane Central To- $ $ $ $ Petrie .. .. 0.65 1.30 3.90 43.00 Pinkenba .. .. .. 0.40 0.80 I 2.80 31.00 Ferny Grove .. .. 0.40 0.80 2.80 31.00 Shorncliffe . .. 0.50 1.00 3.40 38.00 Ipswich .. .. .. 0.85 1.70 4.70 52.00 From South Brisbane To- Lota .. 0.55 1.10 3.60 40.00 Beenleigh . .. .. 0.85 I 1.70 4.70 52.00 Fares on and from 1 November 1976 will be:- Multi Trip 3 Monthly -- Single Return Weekly Season I I From Brisbane Central To- $ $ $ $ Petrie .. .. 0.75 1.50 4.50 50.00 Pinkenba .. 0.45 0.90 3.20 36.00 Ferny Grove . .. .. 0.45 0.90 3.20 36.00 Shorncliffe . .. 0.55 1.10 3.85 43.00 Ipswich .. .. .. 0.95 1.90 5.30 59.00 From South Brisbane To- Lota .. 0.65 1.30 4.20 47.00 Beenleigh . .. .·I 0.95 1.90 5.30 I 59.00 2. BELLEVUE BUILDING 20 ft. back from its present position, with a facade the same as the old building? Mr. Houston, pursuant to notice, asked the Minister for Works and Housing- ( 3) What is the estimated cost of this proposal? ( 1) What is the current situation in ( 4) What is the estimated cost of relation to the Bellevue building? restoration of the present Bellevue? (2) As reported on 4 October, have (5) Are there any plans to paint the Government officials recommended the building and restore the veranda and complete reconstruction of the building railings? Questions Upon Notice [28 OcTOBER 1976] Questions Upon Notice 1297 Answers:- I would therefore answer the questions as follows:- (1) The Bellevue building is being used at the present time for the purpose of (!) Any existing buildings or structures residential accommodation for members on lands affected by the provisions of the of Parliament. plan in question will not be affected by the coming into force of the modified (2} No. town plan. Any additions, altera:tions etc. of buildings or structures on or changes (3) See answer to (2). in use of such land would, however, be subject to the plan. (4) $3,000,000. (2) The rebuilding of the fire-damaged (5) See answers to (2), (3) and (4). shed at the McDonald Hamilton Wharf would be subject to the provisions of the modified plan once it is approved, and it would be necessary to ascertain the zoning of the subject land and the precise use to which the shed was being put in order 3. PROHIBITION ON DEVELOPMENT OF to be able to establish whether such re­ RIVER-FRONTAGE LAND, BRISBANE building could be permitted under the plan. As I have no information relating Mr. Lane, pursuant to notice, asked the to these matters or the exact location of Minister for Local Government and Main the land in question, I can offer no further Roads- comment on this aspect. ( 1) With reference to Part VIII River (3) It would seem to me that apart from Frontage of the Schedule to the Order in matters of navigation and the construction Council under the City of Brisbane of wharves and jetties, the use and devel­ Modified Town Plan, wherein the use or opment of land along the banks of the development of land within 30 metres of Brisbane River affected by the particular the Brisbane River is prohibited, as these provision of the modified plan referred to prohibitions include the erection of any would not be the concern of the Depart­ building, the parking of any vehicle or the ment of Harbours and Marine. I have no placing of any goods within this area, how knowledge as to whether any consultation will these requirements affect the sheds, took place between the Brisbane City Coun­ wharfage and other existing structures cil and that department in formulating the which are at present within the 30 metre provision in question. limit? (2) Will this plan affect the rebuilding of the fire-damaged shed at the McDonald Hamilton wharf? 4. IMPACT OF RESTRICTIONS ON RESIDENTIAL B LAND, BRISBANE ( 3) As the Marine Services Department apparently does not know, were these Mr. Lane, pursuant to notice, asked the provisions of the town plan the subject Minister for Works and Housing- of any consultation between the Brisbane ( 1) Is he aware of the provisions of the City Council and the Marine Services Modified Town Plan, which has been pre­ Department? pared by the Brisbane City Council and which imposes new scales of density and other provisions inhibiting the develop­ Answers:- ment of zone B land? It is not correct to state tha:t the pro­ (2) Has he seen public comments which posed Modifid Town Plan for the City of indicate that the town plan will effectively Brisbane, which is presently on public cut by half the amount of land available exhibition, will prohibit the use of land on which flats can be built? within specified distances from the Bris­ bane River where the use of such land (3) In view of the desperate need for would, in terms of the plan be permitted, more Housing Commission aged person either as of right or with the consent of flats in Greater Brisbane, is he concerned the Brisbane City Council. that the town plan will place further obstacles and costs on the ability of the I am advised that the provision of the commission to acquire land for the con­ plan referred to requires that, withln the struction of aged person units? distances specified in ·the plan from the banks of the Brisbane River in the areas Mr. IDNZE: In answer to question No. indicated, if the development of land pro­ posed is not a prohibited use of land in 4- terms of the plan, then such use may be permitted, subject to the consent of the Answers:- council being first obtained. (1 and 2) Yes. 1298 Questions Upon Notice (28 OCTOBER 1976] Questions Upon Notice (3) As the honourable member is aware, to question No. 4 directed by the honour­ the Modified Town Plan for the City of able member for Merthyr to the Minister Brisbane is presently on public exhibition for Works and Housing is as follows:- pursuant to the City of Brisbane Town Plan Modification Act 1976. Answer:- The period of exhibition expires at (1 to 3) Considerable professional-staff 4 p.m.