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Hansard 16 April 1991 Legislative Assembly 7152 16 April 1991 NOTE: There could be differences between this document and the official printed Hansard, Vol. 318 TUESDAY, 16 APRIL 1991 Mr SPEAKER (Hon. J. Fouras, Ashgrove) read prayers and took the chair at 10 a.m. ELECTORAL DISTRICTS OF NUNDAH AND TOOWOOMBA SOUTH By-election Dates Mr SPEAKER: Honourable members, I have to inform the House that the dates in connection with the issue of the writs for the election of members to serve in this House for the electoral district of Nundah and the electoral district of Toowoomba South are as follows-- Issue of writs--24 April 1991; Date of nominations--2 May 1991; Polling day--18 May 1991; Return of writs--18 June 1991. PETITIONS The Clerk announced the receipt of the following petitions-- Tobacco Levy Increase From Mr Ardill (36 signatories) 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. A similar petition was received from Mr McGrady (48 signatories). Nambour Magistrates Court From Mr Turner (13 signatories) praying for the retention of the Magistrates Court at Nambour. Petitions received. PAPERS The following papers were laid on the table-- Regulations under-- Local Government (Planning and Environment) Act 1990 Fisheries Act 1976-1989 Primary Producers' Organisation and Marketing Act 1926-1990 Veterinary Surgeons Act 1936-1990 Wine Industry Act 1974-1982 Ordnances under the City of Brisbane Act 1924-1990 Orders in Council under-- State Housing Act 1945-1990 Racing Venues Development Act 1982-1990 Legislative Assembly 7153 16 April 1991 Brisbane and Area Water Board Act 1979-1990 and the Statutory Bodies Financial Arrangements Act 1982-1990 Fishing Industry Organization and Marketing Act 1982-1990 Forestry Act 1959-1990 Local Government Act 1936-1990 and the Water Resources Act 1989-1990 Primary Producers' Organisation and Marketing Act 1926-1990 River Improvement Trust Act 1940-1985 and the Statutory Bodies Financial Arrangements Act 1982-1990 Water Resources Act 1989-1990 Proclamations under the Forestry Act 1959-1990 Report entitled Road Traffic Crashes in Queensland on the 1990 road toll Report of the Privacy Committee for the year ended 31 December 1990 Report of the Cannery Board for the year ended 30 November 1990. MINISTERIAL STATEMENT Road Toll Hon. D. J. HAMILL (Ipswich--Minister for Transport and Minister Assisting the Premier on Economic and Trade Development) (10.04 a.m.), by leave: An immediate priority of the Goss Labor Government on its election was a serious attack on Queensland's road toll which, under the former National Party Government, reached an appallingly high figure of 539 during 1988 and a six-year average from 1984 to 1989 of 482. The 1990 Queensland road toll was 402, a decrease of 16--or 6 per cent--from the 1989 fatality total. I am pleased to report that this is the lowest State toll since 403 people died in 1962. Considering the enormous growth in our population and the increase in the number of vehicles registered in Queensland over the past 30 years, this is a remarkable achievement. My department has compiled an assessment of the 1990 road toll. This report provides an analysis of the age, sex and road-user category of crash victim and the location, characteristics and causes of the crashes themselves. It provides an insight into the highest-risk groups to help us plan our road safety strategy. Since 1970 in Queensland, there has been a population increase of some 62 per cent from about 1.79 million people to almost 3 million, and the number of vehicles has increased two and a half times, from 686 100 to more than 1.75 million. In 1970, there were 536 fatalities. Our 1990 total of 402 represents a reduction of more than 25 per cent. Undoubtedly, the community generally is becoming more responsible on the roads, and our road safety strategy seeks through education and enforcement to foster that responsibility. The report reveals that fatalities among all road-users, with the exception of motorcycle pillion passengers, declined last year. The 402 deaths resulted from 350 fatal crashes, of which 42 per cent were single vehicle, 34 per cent were multivehicle, 19 per cent involved pedestrians and 5 per cent involved bicyclists. There were 87 single vehicle fatal crashes caused by vehicles going off the road and hitting a fixed object such as a tree or a power pole. There were 65 pedestrians and 18 bicyclists killed on Queensland roads in 1990. More than half of all fatal crashes occurred in urban areas, with about three out of five in the south-east corner of the State. Although there was a significant decline in the number of fatal crashes in Brisbane in 1990, there was no similar trend in its immediate region. Sadly, the report identifies the age most at risk are those 17 years to 20. They accounted for 20 per cent of all deaths, yet comprise only 7 per cent of our population. The 17 to 25-year age group accounts for nearly one-third of all deaths, while comprising only 13 per cent of all Queenslanders. Alcohol abuse continues to be a major cause of road crashes and deaths. During the year, 265 drivers, riders and pedestrians over the age of 16 were killed, and of those tested for alcohol 36 per cent had a positive blood-alcohol content. An amazing half of all pedestrian fatalities who Legislative Assembly 7154 16 April 1991 were tested had a BAC level above 0.15 per cent. But overall, less than one-third of all tested driver and rider fatalities were above the legal limit, compared to 44 per cent in 1986. The road safety message warning people that if they drink they must not drive is slowly getting through and will be continued. The analysis shows that speed was the main contributing factor in one-quarter of all fatal crashes. Alcohol came second, featuring in 18 per cent of all fatal crashes, while failing to obey traffic rules contributed to 16 per cent. In cases where seat belt usage could be determined, an appalling 43 per cent of the victims had not been restrained. The age groups with the lowest restraint use were those under 16 years and those between 30 and 39. The report does convey a message of hope with the decline in the road toll and a trend downwards in the number of deaths linked to alcohol. But the statistics I have quoted today are a chilling reminder of the need for an effective campaign program of road safety measures. We must all play our part in keeping the toll down. PARLIAMENTARY COMMITTEE FOR CRIMINAL JUSTICE Reports of Criminal Justice Commission Mr BEATTIE (Brisbane Central) (10.08 a.m.): I seek leave to lay upon the table of the House copies of six reports presented by officers of the Criminal Justice Commission to the Parliamentary Criminal Justice Committee at a full-day public hearing held in the Conference Room of the Parliamentary Annexe yesterday, 15 April 1991. The reports are from and cover: (1) organised and major crime investigations; (2) the Complaints Section; (3) the Director of Operations; (4) the Research and Coordination Division; (5) the Intelligence Division; and (6) the Executive Director. The public hearing was held by the committee pursuant to section 4.8 of the Criminal Justice Act 1989-1990 to monitor and review the activities of the commission. This public hearing was the third such open hearing that the committee has held with the Criminal Justice Commission in carrying out its monitoring and reviewing role over the last 12 months. This was, in fact, the first 12 months' report card. I wish to thank the members of the committee for the commitment that they have given to the work of the committee, especially over the last few days. A private hearing with the CJC that was held for most of last Friday, 12 April, and the full day's hearing yesterday certainly taxed resources. They have placed a considerable burden on members of the committee when added to their normal electoral duties. LEAVE TO MOVE MOTION WITHOUT NOTICE Hon. N. J. HARPER (Auburn) (10.10 a.m.): I seek leave to move a motion without notice to enable debate---- Mr SPEAKER: Leave is not granted. Mr Connor, proceeding to give notice of a motion-- Mr CONNOR: I will table the supporting documents. QUESTIONS WITHOUT NOTICE WA Inc Mr COOPER: I refer the Premier to his answer in this House last week wherein he stated that he was not sure whether any money had found its way from the Curtin Foundation slush fund of WA Inc into Labor Party coffers in this State, and I ask: as evidence before the Western Australian royal commission clearly indicates that WA Inc was a major fund-raiser for the Labor Party nationally, and as large sums of money were reportedly donated in support of particular policy goals federally, will he, as Premier of this State, make it his business to find out if any such funds flowed to Labor in Legislative Assembly 7155 16 April 1991 Queensland and whether any strings were attached to them, and will he advise this House accordingly? Mr W. K. GOSS: As I recall my position last week, I said that I did not know of any funds coming from Western Australia to Queensland. I still do not. That is a matter---- Opposition members interjected. Mr W. K. GOSS: No, no. There are two aspects of this.
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