Speeches
Private Member’s Statement
Agriculture Industry, Labour; Timber Industry Mr PERRETT (Gympie—LNP) (2.00 pm): There is a growing gap between farm labour supply and demand. I have met farmers and representative groups from across the state, including: Ayr, Bowen, Scenic Rim and Lockyer Valley. I...
Appropriation (Parliament) (2020-2021) Bill Consideration in Detail (Cognate Debate)
State Development and Regional Industries Committee, Report Mr PERRETT (Gympie—LNP) (3.15 pm): I rise to speak to the State Development and Regional Industries Committee 2020-21 estimates report. During the estimates hearing the minister ducked for cover from...
Adjournment – Gympie Electorate, Growth
Mr PERRETT (Gympie—LNP) (7.19 pm): Gympie is experiencing high growth. Government can no longer ignore the data. Growth is putting pressure on local infrastructure and services. Water security needs to be addressed. Works and investigation need to start on raising...