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Superannuation (State Public Sector) (Scheme Administration) Amendment Bill
Mr PERRETT (Gympie—LNP) (3.45 pm): I rise to speak on the Superannuation (State Public Sector) (Scheme Administration) Amendment Bill. This bill will facilitate the merger of QSuper and Sunsuper. If the merger goes ahead it will be a significant moment for our state’s...
Stifling Free Speech and Thought Erodes Trust in Local Government
I’ve always strongly supported transparency and accountability in local government. Mismanagement, corruption, misconduct, and complaints should always be rigorously and quickly addressed. Above all the decisions and actions of councils and councillors should be...
Gympie’s Local Vax Rates Driven by Conflicting Announcements, Lack of Trust, Little Encouragement, and Difficult to Access Vaccinations
I am concerned about the rate of uptake. Gympie will be at risk of localised lockdowns after December 17 unless of course the Premier changes her mind again. The low rate is a direct result of the Government’s both mixed messaging and mismanagement. It has scared...
Ambulance Ramping Soars, and Paediatric Ward Depends on Staff Recruitment
New State Government data reveals ambulance ramping is soaring in Gympie, on the Sunshine Coast, and across the state as the Queensland Health Crisis deepens. The new figures show more than 30% of patients are now spending more than 30 minutes in loading bays waiting...
Housing Legislation Amendment Bill
Mr PERRETT (Gympie—LNP) (4.53 pm): I rise to speak on the Housing Legislation Amendment Bill. In accordance with my register of interests I advise the House that I own a rental property. The bill aims to amend a number of acts in favour of tenants as part of the...
Adjournment – Rainbow Beach Fire and Emergency Services Station
Mr PERRETT (Gympie—LNP) (7.00 pm): Last week the Minister for Police and Minister for Fire and Emergency Services officially opened the new Rainbow Beach Fire and Emergency Services station. The Cooloola Coast community is pleased it is open because it has been a long...