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LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY OF QUEENSLAND
1ST SESSION OF THE 58th PARLIAMENT
NOTICE PAPER
FOR THURSDAY, 3 APRIL 2025
The House meets this day at 9.30am
CONTENTS
PROGRAM FOR THURSDAY SITTING ..................................................................................................... 2 GOVERNMENT BUSINESS ....................................................................................................................... 3
ORDERS OF THE DAY........................................................................................................................... 3 ORDERS REFERRED TO PARLIAMENTARY COMMITTEES.............................................................. 3
GENERAL BUSINESS ................................................................................................................................ 5 ORDERS REFERRED TO PARLIAMENTARY COMMITTEES.............................................................. 5
PARLIAMENTARY COMMITTEES ............................................................................................................. 5 PANEL OF TEMPORARY SPEAKERS ...................................................................................................... 6 QUESTIONS ON NOTICE .......................................................................................................................... 7
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PROGRAM FOR THURSDAY SITTING
The following is the program for Thursday sittings as contained in the Sessional Orders approved by the Legislative Assembly on 28 November 2024, effective 29 November 2024. The program is subject to change at any time by resolution of the House.
Thursday 9.30am – 10.15am—Preliminary Business* Prayers Messages from the Governor Matters concerning privilege Speaker’s Statements Appointments Petitions Citizen’s Right of Reply Notification and tabling of papers by the Clerk Ministerial Papers Ministerial Notices of Motion Ministerial Statements Any other Government Business Personal Explanations Tabling of Reports Notice of motion for disallowance of statutory instrument
10.15am – 11.15am— Question Time
11.15am – 1.00pm— Government Business
1.00pm – 2.00pm— Lunch break
2.00pm – 3.00pm— Private Members’ Statements (Total time 60 minutes, 20 members x 3 minutes each)
3.00pm – 4.00pm— Debate of Committee Reports (in accordance with Sessional Order 4) or if no reports to debate, Government Business
4.00pm – 6.30pm— Government Business
6.30pm – 7.30pm— Dinner break
7.30pm – 9.00pm— Government Business
9.00pm – 9.30pm— Adjournment Debate *(If completed before 10.15am, Question Time will commence earlier and continue for 1 hour with starting times for all other items, except lunch and dinner breaks, in the Order of Business adjusting accordingly.)
Proposed sitting days (indicative dates only, subject to change)—
November – 26, 27, 28 December – 10, 11, 12 February – 18, 19, 20 March – 12, 13, 14 April – 1, 2, 3, 29, 30 May – 1, 20, 21, 22 June – 10, 11, 12 June – 24, 25, 26, 27 (Budget sitting) August – 26, 27, 28 September – 16,17, 18 October – 14, 15, 16, 28, 29, 30 November – 18, 19, 20 December – 9, 10, 11
Estimates hearings: July – 29, 30, 31 August – 1, 5, 6, 7
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GOVERNMENT BUSINESS
ORDERS OF THE DAY
1. HEALTH PRACTITIONER REGULATION NATIONAL LAW AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL
(Explanatory Notes) (Statement of Compatibility)
Introduced by: Minister for Health and Ambulance Services (Hon T Nicholls) Date introduced: 12 December 2024 (page 461) Committee report: Tabled 7 February 2025 (Health, Environment and Innovation Committee) Debated: 2 April 2025 Status: Resumption of second reading debate.
2. GOVERNOR’S OPENING SPEECH – ADDRESS-IN-REPLY That the following address be presented to the Governor in reply to the speech delivered by Her Excellency in opening this, the First Session of the 58th Parliament of Queensland— May it please Your Excellency— We, the Members of the Legislative Assembly of Queensland, wish to assure Your Excellency of our continued respect for the Crown and loyalty to the system of government in this State and to tender our thanks for the speech with which you opened the First Session. The various measures to which Your Excellency referred, and all other matters that may be brought before us, will receive our careful consideration and we shall strive to deal with them so that our endeavours may contribute to the advancement and prosperity of the people of this State. Moved by: Member for Thuringowa (Ms N Marr) Date debated: 28 November 2024 (page 91) 10 December 2024 (page 244) 11 December 2024 (page 382) 14 March 2025 (page 561) Status: Resumption of debate.
3. TRUSTS BILL (Explanatory Notes)
(Statement of Compatibility)
Introduced by: Attorney-General and Minister for Justice and Minister for Integrity (Hon D Frecklington)
Date introduced: 18 February 2025 (page 58) Committee report: Tabled 7 March 2025 (Justice, Integrity and Community Safety Committee) Debated: 14 March 2025 (page 568) Status: Resumption of second reading debate.
ORDERS REFERRED TO PARLIAMENTARY COMMITTEES
1. QUEENSLAND ACADEMY OF SPORT BILL (Explanatory Notes)
(Statement of Compatibility)
Introduced by: Minister for Sport and Racing and Minister for the Olympic and Paralympic Games (Hon T Mander)
Date introduced: 18 February 2025 (page 40) Status: Referred to State Development, Infrastructure and Works Committee (to report
by 11 April 2025, as advised to the House on 20 February 2025).
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2. CRIME AND CORRUPTION (RESTORING REPORTING POWERS) AMENDMENT BILL
(Explanatory Notes) (Statement of Compatibility)
Introduced by: Attorney-General and Minister for Justice and Minister for Integrity (Hon D Frecklington)
Date introduced: 20 February 2025 (page 234) Status: Referred to Justice, Integrity and Community Safety Committee (to report by 11
April 2025, as agreed to by the House on 20 February 2025).
3. NATURE CONSERVATION AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL (Explanatory Notes)
(Statement of Compatibility)
Introduced by: Minister for the Environment and Tourism and Minister for Science and Innovation (Hon A Powell)
Date introduced: 12 March 2025 (page 320) Status: Referred to Health, Environment and Innovation Committee (to report by 2 May
2025, as advised to the House on 14 March 2025).
4. HEALTH LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL (Explanatory Notes)
(Statement of Compatibility)
Introduced by: Minister for Health and Ambulance Services (Hon T Nicholls) Date introduced: 14 March 2025 (page 503) Status: Referred to Health, Environment and Innovation Committee (to report by 2 May
2025, as advised to the House on 14 March 2025).
5. EDUCATION (GENERAL PROVISIONS) AMENDMENT BILL (Explanatory Notes)
(Statement of Compatibility)
Introduced by: Minister for Education and the Arts (Hon J Langbroek) Date introduced: 14 March 2025 (page 509) Status: Referred to Education, Arts and Communities Committee (to report by 2 May
2025, as advised to the House on 14 March 2025).
6. MAKING QUEENSLAND SAFER (ADULT CRIME, ADULT TIME) AMENDMENT BILL (Explanatory Notes)
(Statement of Compatibility)
Introduced by: Premier and Minister for Veterans (Hon D Crisafulli) Date introduced: 1 April 2025 (page 647) Status: Referred to Justice, Integrity and Community Safety Committee (to report by 2
October 2025, in accordance with Standing Order 136(1)).
7. POLICE POWERS AND RESPONSIBILITIES (MAKING JACK'S LAW PERMANENT) AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL
(Explanatory Notes) (Statement of Compatibility)
Introduced by: Minister for Police and Emergency Services (Hon D Purdie) Date introduced: 2 April 2025 Status: Referred to Justice, Integrity and Community Safety Committee (to report by 3
October 2025, in accordance with Standing Order 136(1)).
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GENERAL BUSINESS
ORDERS REFERRED TO PARLIAMENTARY COMMITTEES
1. CROCODILE CONTROL AND CONSERVATION BILL (Explanatory Notes)
(Statement of Compatibility) Introduced by: Member for Hill (Mr S Knuth) Date introduced: 19 February 2025 (page 133) Status: Referred to Health, Environment and Innovation Committee (to report by 20
August 2025, in accordance with Standing Order 136(1)).
PARLIAMENTARY COMMITTEES
Following are committees appointed by the 58th Parliament, their membership, current inquiries and referrals. For further information, go to http://www.parliament.qld.gov.au/work-of-committees/committees
COMMITTEE OF THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY— Members— Speaker (or alternate) (Chair), Leader of the House (or alternate), Premier (or alternate), Deputy Premier (or alternate), Leader of the Opposition (or alternate), Deputy Leader of the Opposition (or alternate), Manager of Opposition Business (or alternate), Cross-Bench Member Mr Shane Knuth (or alternate)
EDUCATION, ARTS AND COMMUNITIES COMMITTEE— Members— Mr Nigel Hutton (Chair), Ms Wendy Bourne, Mr Nick Dametto, Miss Ariana Doolan, Mr Jon Krause, Ms Corrine McMillan Current Inquiries—
• Inquiry into elder abuse in Queensland (referred 10 December 2024)
• Auditor General Report 6: 2024-25 – Protecting students from bullying (referred 20 February 2025)
• Education (General Provisions) Amendment Bill 2025 (referred 14 March 2025)
ETHICS COMMITTEE—
• Members— Mr Ray Stevens (Chair), Mr Michael Crandon, Ms Jennifer Howard, Mr Jon Krause, Hon Leanne Linard, Mr Peter Russo Current Inquiries—
• Matter of privilege referred by the Registrar on 28 November 2024 relating to the alleged failure to register an interest in the Register of Members’ Interests by the member for Broadwater (referred 28 November 2024)
GOVERNANCE, ENERGY AND FINANCE COMMITTEE— Members— Mr Michael Crandon (Chair), Ms Bisma Asif, Mr John Barounis, Mr Lance McCallum, Ms Kendall Morton, Mr Chris Whiting Current Inquiries—
• Auditor-General Report 1: 2024-25 – 2024 status of Auditor-General’s recommendations (referred 12 December 2024)
• Auditor-General Report 3: 2024-25 – Central agencies’ coordination of the state budget (referred 12 December 2024)
• Auditor-General Report 4: 2024-25 – Energy 2024 (referred 20 February 2025)
HEALTH, ENVIRONMENT AND INNOVATION COMMITTEE—
Members— Mr Rob Molhoek (Chair), Ms Sandy Bolton, Ms Kerri-Anne Dooley, Mr Joe Kelly, Mr David Lee, Dr Barbara O’Shea Current Inquiries—
• Auditor-General Report 2: 2024-25 – Delivering forensic medical examinations (follow-up audit) (referred 12 December 2024)
• Auditor-General Report 8: 2024-25 – Health 2024 (self-referred 22 January 2025)
• Auditor-General Report 12: 2022-23 – Growing Ecotourism in Queensland (self-referred 22 January 2025)
• Crocodile Control and Conservation Bill 2025 (referred 19 February 2025)
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• Inquiry into improving Queensland’s container refund scheme (referred 20 February 2025)
• Nature Conservation and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2025 (referred 12 March 2025)
• Health Legislation Amendment Bill 2025 (referred 14 March 2025)
JUSTICE, INTEGRITY AND COMMUNITY SAFETY COMMITTEE— Members— Mr Marty Hunt (Chair), Mr Michael Berkman, Mr Russell Field, Ms Natalie Marr, Mrs Melissa McMahon, Mr Peter Russo Current Inquiries—
• Crime and Corruption (Restoring Reporting Powers) Amendment Bill 2025 (referred 20 February 2025)
• Auditor-General Report 15: 2023-24 – Reducing serious youth crime (self-referred 21 February 2025)
• Making Queensland Safer (Adult Crime, Adult Time) Amendment Bill 2025 (referred 1 April 2025)
• Police Powers and Responsibilities (Making Jack’s Law Permanent) and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2025
LOCAL GOVERNMENT, SMALL BUSINESS AND CUSTOMER SERVICE COMMITTEE— Members— Mr James Lister (Chair), Mr Adam Baillie, Mr Mark Boothman, Mr Michael Healy, Mrs Margie Nightingale, Ms Joan Pease Current Inquiries—
• Inquiry into volunteering in Queensland (referred 11 December 2024)
• Auditor-General Report 7: 2024-25 – Managing Queensland’s regional water quality (referred 20 February 2025)
• Auditor-General Report 12: 2023-24 – Responding to and recovering from cyber attacks (self-referred 19 February 2025)
PARLIAMENTARY CRIME AND CORRUPTION COMMITTEE— Members— Hon Mark Furner (Chair), Hon Glenn Butcher, Mr Marty Hunt, Mr Jim McDonald, Ms Jess Pugh, Mr Ray Stevens, Hon Amanda Stoker
PRIMARY INDUSTRIES AND RESOURCES COMMITTEE— Members— Mr Stephen Bennett (Chair), Mr Nigel Dalton, Mr Robbie Katter, Mr Glen Kelly, Mr James Martin, Mr Tom Smith Current Inquiries—
• Auditor-General Report 14: 2023-24 – Queensland’s regions 2023 (self-referred 13 March 2025)
STATE DEVELOPMENT, INFRASTRUCTURE AND WORKS COMMITTEE— Members— Mr Jim McDonald (Chair), Ms Jonty Bush, Mr Terry James, Mr David Kempton, Mr Shane King, Mr Bart Mellish Current Inquiries—
• Queensland Academy of Sport Bill 2025 (referred 18 February 2025)
• Auditor-General Report 5: 2024-25 – Preparing for the Brisbane Games (referred 20 February 2025)
• Auditor-General Report 9: 2024-25 – Major projects 2024 (referred 20 February 2025)
PANEL OF TEMPORARY SPEAKERS Hon Furner, Mr Kempton, Mr Lister, Ms Marr, Mr Martin, Mr McDonald, Dr O’Shea, Mr Whiting
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QUESTIONS ON NOTICE
The following questions were asked on Wednesday, 2 April 2025. In accordance with the Standing Orders, answers are required by email to TableOffice@parliament.qld.gov.au by Friday, 2 May 2025.
284 MRS M NIGHTINGALE ASKED MINISTER FOR YOUTH JUSTICE AND VICTIM SUPPORT AND MINISTER FOR CORRECTIVE SERVICES (HON L GERBER)—
Will the Minister advise which non-government organisations the Department of Youth Justice and Victim Support provide funding to (in table format, reported separately by organisation name, service and quantum provided)?
285 HON G BUTCHER ASKED MINISTER FOR POLICE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES (HON D PURDIE)—
Will the Minister advise the (a) rate and (b) total number of motor vehicle theft offences between 1 November 2024 and 1 January 2025 (in table format, reported separately by rate, number, offence and Police District)?
286 HON M RYAN ASKED MINISTER FOR TRANSPORT AND MAIN ROADS (HON B MICKELBERG)—
With reference to property described as Lot 106 on SP212851—
Will the Minister advise if the previously gazetted CAMCOS corridor (or any other gazetted transport corridor) impacts this property and if so when was the impact of the CAMCOS corridor (or any other transport corridor) on this property gazetted (and therefore publicly available for any interested party’s awareness)?
287 MR J SULLIVAN ASKED MINISTER FOR HEALTH AND AMBULANCE SERVICES (HON T NICHOLLS)—
With reference to the LNP’s election commitment to upgrade the Hamilton Road entrance of the Prince Charles Hospital—
Will the Minister advise if the government remains committed to this infrastructure project, and if so (a) the total cost of the project, (b) when community consultation on the project will commence, (c) forecast project start date and (d) forecast project completion date?
288 HON M FURNER ASKED MINISTER FOR POLICE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES (HON D PURDIE)—
Will the Minister provide, as at 31 March 2025, the total number of staff employed by Queensland Police Service in the Digital Strategy Division (in table format, reported separately by position and employment type)?
289 MS W BOURNE ASKED MINISTER FOR FINANCE, TRADE, EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING (HON R BATES)—
Will the Minister advise the number of apprentices and trainees directly employed by Government Owned Corporations (reported separately by Government Owned Corporation)?
290 MR J MARTIN ASKED MINISTER FOR POLICE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES (HON D PURDIE)—
Will the Minister provide, as at 1 November 2024, the total number of individuals employed under a temporary contract by Queensland Police Service in the First Nations Division (in table format, reported separately by position and region)?
291 HON M BAILEY ASKED MINISTER FOR HEALTH AND AMBULANCE SERVICES (HON T NICHOLLS)—
Will the Minister advise how many trips were subsidised under the Patient Travel Subsidy Scheme on the Queensland Rail network from 2015 to 2024 (in table format, reported separately by region and financial year)?
292 HON M DE BRENNI ASKED MINISTER FOR POLICE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES (HON D PURDIE)—
With reference to volume of work and allegation of under allocation of resources to respond to such workload—
Will the Minister advise for the 2024 calendar year (a) the total number of calls for service across Queensland, (b) the number of calls for service in the suburbs of Rochedale South, Springwood, Daisy Hill, Shailer Park, Mount Cotton, Sheldon, Priestdale and (c) the number of police allocated to respond to those calls in the above listed suburbs?
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293 MS J BUSH ASKED TREASURER, MINISTER FOR ENERGY AND MINISTER FOR HOME
OWNERSHIP (HON D JANETZKI)—
Will the Treasurer commit to delivering a Women’s Budget Statement as part of the 2025-26 Queensland Budget?
294 MRS C MULLEN ASKED MINISTER FOR HOUSING AND PUBLIC WORKS AND MINISTER FOR YOUTH (HON S O'CONNOR)—
With reference to staffing levels in the Queensland Building and Construction Commission—
Will the Minister advise as at 31 March 2025, in both head count and FTE terms, the number of staff employed (in table format, reported separately by role)?
295 MS J HOWARD ASKED MINISTER FOR HEALTH AND AMBULANCE SERVICES (HON T NICHOLLS)—
Will the Minister advise as at 31 March 2025, the total number of inpatient mental health beds available (in table format reported separately by number and Hospital and Health Service)?
296 HON G GRACE ASKED MINISTER FOR FINANCE, TRADE, EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING (HON R BATES)—
With reference to impending trade tariffs on Australian steel and aluminium—
Will the Minister advise (a) what advice the Minister has received from Trade and Investment Queensland in relation to the effects of these tariffs on Queensland businesses and (b) what new measures the government will immediately introduce in response to these tariffs?
297 MR S KING ASKED MINISTER FOR TRANSPORT AND MAIN ROADS (HON B MICKELBERG)—
With reference to answer to Question on Notice No. 1113-2024—
Will the Minister advise the number of contractors employed by the department (in table format, reported separately by region and position) for the period 1 November 2024 to 31 March 2025?
298 HON S MILES ASKED ATTORNEY-GENERAL AND MINISTER FOR JUSTICE AND MINISTER FOR INTEGRITY (HON D FRECKLINGTON)—
With reference to the Protocol for Judicial Appointments in Queensland—
Will the Attorney General advise (a) if the protocol has changed since the election of the Crisafulli LNP Government, and if so, what are the changes, and (b) who are the current members of the Judicial Appointments Advisory Panel?
299 MR P RUSSO ASKED ATTORNEY-GENERAL AND MINISTER FOR JUSTICE AND MINISTER FOR INTEGRITY (HON D FRECKLINGTON)—
With reference to long service awards for Justices of the Peace and Commissioners for Declarations—
Will the Attorney-General advise (a) how many long service award certificates have been granted by year and category since 2012, (b) who currently signs long service award certificates and (c) has there been a change in the individual who signs the certificates?
300 HON L LINARD ASKED MINISTER FOR THE ENVIRONMENT AND TOURISM AND MINISTER FOR SCIENCE AND INNOVATION (HON A POWELL)—
Will the Minister advise (a) whether the funding commitment of $1m by the former Miles Government to the Great UNWASTE Campaign has been withdrawn and (b) if so, why?
301 MRS M MCMAHON ASKED MINISTER FOR POLICE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES (HON D PURDIE)—
Will the Minister advise, as at 31 March 2025 the approved strength and the actual headcount for police liaison officers (in table format, reported separately by police district)?
302 MR C WHITING ASKED MINISTER FOR HOUSING AND PUBLIC WORKS AND MINISTER FOR YOUTH (HON S O'CONNOR)—
With reference to the government’s announcement of three new youth foyers in Cairns, Hervey Bay and Moreton Bay—
Will the Minister advise (reported separately by each project location) (a) the total cost of the project, (b) forecast project start date, (c) forecast project completion date and (d) projected date for first residents to take occupancy?
303 HON M SCANLON ASKED ATTORNEY-GENERAL AND MINISTER FOR JUSTICE AND MINISTER FOR INTEGRITY (HON D FRECKLINGTON)—
Will the Attorney-General advise the quantum received by the Disaster Appeals Trust Fund Committee following the (a) North and Far North Tropical Low event in January 2025 and (b) ex- Tropical Cyclone Alfred in March 2025?
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304 MR M HEALY ASKED MINISTER FOR THE ENVIRONMENT AND TOURISM AND MINISTER
FOR SCIENCE AND INNOVATION (HON A POWELL)—
With reference to the LNP’s election commitment to deliver an upgrade to the Smithfield Mountain Biking Trail—
Will the Minister advise if the government remains committed to the project, and if so (a) the total cost of the project, (b) forecast project start date and (c) forecast project completion date?
305 MR L POWER ASKED MINISTER FOR NATURAL RESOURCES AND MINES, MINISTER FOR MANUFACTURING AND MINISTER FOR REGIONAL AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT (HON D LAST)—
With reference to the Queensland Law Reform Commission’s review of mining objection processes, and the subsequent draft recommendations—
Will the Minister advise (a) if the government will accept all draft recommendations and progress them to the Resources Cabinet Committee for implementation and (b) if the department has completed any preliminary work to begin implementation of the recommendations?
306 MS N BOYD ASKED MINISTER FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND WATER AND MINISTER FOR FIRE, DISASTER RECOVERY AND VOLUNTEERS (HON A LEAHY)—
With reference to the Premier’s announcement on 27 February 2025 that the government would investigate building a levy around the Ingham substation as part of future flood mitigation works—
Will the Minister advise (a) which other substations in flood prone locations and communities in Queensland will have the same investigations undertaken and (b) when those investigations will commence?
307 MS C MCMILLAN ASKED MINISTER FOR FAMILIES, SENIORS AND DISABILITY SERVICES AND MINISTER FOR CHILD SAFETY AND THE PREVENTION OF DOMESTIC AND FAMILY VIOLENCE (HON A CAMM)—
Will the Minister advise if (a) they have received the interim report on the government's review into DVConnect and (b) if so, when will the report be publicly released?
308 MS B ASIF ASKED MINISTER FOR THE ENVIRONMENT AND TOURISM AND MINISTER FOR SCIENCE AND INNOVATION (HON A POWELL)—
Will the Minister advise the waste streams that are added to landfill (in table format, reported separately by estimated proportion of contribution to landfills)?
309 MR B MELLISH ASKED MINISTER FOR TRANSPORT AND MAIN ROADS (HON B MICKELBERG)—
Will the Minister provide for the period 2015 to 2024 (in table format, reported separately by month and year), the number of customer journeys (or tickets) for the following services (a) Spirit of Queensland, (b) Tilt Train, (c) Spirit of the Outback, (d) Westlander, (e) Inlander, (f) Gulflander and (g) Kuranda Scenic Railway?
310 MR J KELLY ASKED MINISTER FOR HEALTH AND AMBULANCE SERVICES (HON T NICHOLLS)—
With reference to Queensland Health’s ‘Business Case for Change’ announced on 3 March 2025—
Will the Minister advise the total number of feedback submissions received from staff as at 31 March 2025?
311 HON S FENTIMAN ASKED MINISTER FOR EDUCATION AND THE ARTS (HON J LANGBROEK)—
With reference to the former Labor Government's Share the Dignity in Queensland schools initiative—
Will the Minister advise the total number of period packs provided for free to Queensland students (a) as at 1 November 2024 and (b) from 1 November 2024 to 1 March 2025?
312 DR B O'SHEA ASKED MINISTER FOR TRANSPORT AND MAIN ROADS (HON B MICKELBERG)—
Will the Minister advise in both head count and FTE terms, the total number of Senior Network Officers employed by Translink as at 31 March 2025?
313 MR T SMITH ASKED MINISTER FOR NATURAL RESOURCES AND MINES, MINISTER FOR MANUFACTURING AND MINISTER FOR REGIONAL AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT (HON D LAST)—
With reference to the ReMade in Queensland (ReMIQ) program—
Will the Minister advise (a) the total number of successful ReMIQ applicant Round 1 funding agreements (i) still under negotiation, (ii) that have been executed and (b) when ReMIQ Round 2 applications will open for Queensland manufacturers to apply?
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314 HON C DICK ASKED MINISTER FOR POLICE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES (HON D
PURDIE)—
Will the Minister provide, as at 31 March 2025, the total number of individuals employed under a temporary contract by Queensland Police Service in the Domestic, Family Violence and DNA Reform Program, in table format, reported separately by (a) Business Management, (b) Program Management and (c) Sub-Program Coordination System Engagement)?
315 MS J PEASE ASKED MINISTER FOR CUSTOMER SERVICES AND OPEN DATA AND MINISTER FOR SMALL AND FAMILY BUSINESS (HON S MINNIKIN)—
Will the Minister advise what role the Department of Customer Service, Open Data and Small and Family Business (a) held in the development and creation of the Open Hospitals ‘RealTime Health Data’ website and (b) plays in the administration and publication of data to the Open Hospitals ‘Real-Time Health Data’ website?
316 MS J PUGH ASKED MINISTER FOR EDUCATION AND THE ARTS (HON J LANGBROEK)—
With reference to the former Labor Government's Share the Dignity in Queensland schools initiative—
Will the Minister advise the total number of Dignity Vending Machines installed in state schools (a) as at 1 November 2024 and (b) from 1 November 2024 to 1 March 2025?
317 HON L ENOCH ASKED MINISTER FOR WOMEN AND WOMEN'S ECONOMIC SECURITY, MINISTER FOR ABORIGINAL AND TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER PARTNERSHIPS AND MINISTER FOR MULTICULTURALISM (HON F SIMPSON)—
With reference to the Government Champions program for discrete and remote Indigenous communities—
Will the Minister advise (a) if arrangements have been finalised for the program, (b) if the answer to (a) is yes, provide (i) a list of Government Champions by community and (ii) a list of Ministerial Champions by community and (c) if the answer to (a) is no, advise why not, and when the arrangements will be finalised?
318 HON D FARMER ASKED MINISTER FOR SPORT AND RACING AND MINISTER FOR THE OLYMPIC AND PARALYMPIC GAMES (HON T MANDER)—
Will the Minister advise the total number of SwimStart vouchers (a) issued and (b) redeemed in Round 1 of the Program (reported separately by number and electorate)?
319 MS S BOLTON ASKED ATTORNEY-GENERAL AND MINISTER FOR JUSTICE AND MINISTER FOR INTEGRITY (HON D FRECKLINGTON)—
With reference to the Australian Electoral Commission warning voters about unsolicited postal vote applications forms from political parties—
Will the Attorney-General amend the Queensland electoral laws to ensure all postal vote applications are sent directly to the Queensland Electoral Commission and not via third party addresses?
320 MR L MCCALLUM ASKED MINISTER FOR FINANCE, TRADE, EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING (HON R BATES)—
With reference to the Queensland Government’s Fee-Free TAFE program delivered through TAFE Queensland, Central Queensland University, Aviation Australia and Mater Education—
Will the Minister advise for the period 1 January 2023 to 1 April 2025 the number of commencements in each qualification (in table format, reported separately by qualification, campus and semester)?
321 MR R KATTER ASKED MINISTER FOR TRANSPORT AND MAIN ROADS (HON B MICKELBERG)—
With reference to Hidden Valley suffering significant damage to the limited roads in the area, including from the turn off at Laroona road onto Ewan road and the 27km to Hidden Valley Cabins, during recent flooding—
Will the Minister advise when the vibrant Hidden Valley Community can expect urgent repairs to these roads that are now unusable for local businesses?
322 MR S KNUTH ASKED MINISTER FOR NATURAL RESOURCES AND MINES, MINISTER FOR MANUFACTURING AND MINISTER FOR REGIONAL AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT (HON D LAST)—
With reference to the Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Scheme and the limited number of EV charging stations on the Atherton Tablelands—
Will the Minister (a) advise of any plans for Public EV Fast Charging stations to be installed on the Atherton Tablelands and (b) outline any joint government and private sector investment funding available for local companies to install EV Fast Charging stations on the Atherton Tablelands?
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323 MR M BERKMAN ASKED TREASURER, MINISTER FOR ENERGY AND MINISTER FOR HOME
OWNERSHIP (HON D JANETZKI)—
With reference to the AI auto-detection camera technology used to identify seatbelt infringements on Queensland roads—
Will the Treasurer advise (a) what was the rate of false positives and false negatives in accuracy testing data of the automated system supplied to the government, (b) what proportion of fines issued using the technology are (i) contested, (ii) contested successfully and (iii) do these figures conform and (c) what are the ‘business rules’ which are used by the officers within Queensland Revenue Office to adjudicate whether an offence has occurred?
324 MR N DAMETTO ASKED MINISTER FOR POLICE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES (HON D PURDIE)—
With reference to the 'Post and Boast' laws that came into effect in August 2024, specifically sections 69(3), 328A(1A), 335(2), 339(2) 408A(3) and 419(4) of the Criminal Code—
Will the Minister advise how many offenders have been charged with these new offences since they were enacted, to the current date?
BY AUTHORITY N J LAURIE, CLERK OF THE PARLIAMENT