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Smoke and mirrors mask DAF’s underperformance

The government is resorting to smoke and mirrors to mask DAF’s underperformance. Rather than leading research and extension services it is essentially leaving the heavy lifting to the private sector. It’s admitted the work is being conducted with other parties through...

Impractical flood assistance system not working

The system is not working, it is impractical. Are the rules there to help, or are they simply designed to pay lip service to giving assistance? It’s disingenuous as these are genuine applications for assistance. When I’ve raised these cases with the Minister, he says...

ADJOURNMENT

Gympie Show; QCWA Centenary Mr PERRETT (Gympie—LNP) (7.01 pm): Two weeks ago Gympie was hit by its third flood this year. It reached 16 metres. The Normanby and Kidd bridges were closed, cutting access to the south side of Gympie. A number of businesses were impacted...

BUILDING AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL

Mr PERRETT (Gympie—LNP) (11.58 am): I rise to speak on the Building and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2022. This bill aims to support contemporary consumer expectations about efficiency regarding ‘ban the banners’ of solar hot-water systems and solar panels,...

Labor’s crime policy fails the Gympie community and the police

The police are doing their best. I am told that police have had gutful of the revolving door. Police catch the offenders only to see them walk back out again after being released. The system is not working, and our community is paying the price. I’m hearing directly...