PRIVATE MEMBERS’ STATEMENT – Commercial Fishing Industry

Mr PERRETT (Gympie—LNP) (2.20 pm): The state government is failing the commercial fishing industry and fishers. It is mismanaging the fishing industry and gambling with the future of fishers. The minister responsible for fishing hides behind weasel words and will not...

MOTION OF CONDOLENCE – Perrett, Mr TJ

Mr PERRETT (Gympie—LNP) (9.57 am): I rise to speak on the condolence motion for my late father, Trevor John Perrett. I thank the Premier, Leader of the Opposition and other members for their kind and considered reflection of his time in this parliament. I also thank...

NATURE CONSERVATION AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL

Mr PERRETT (Gympie—LNP) (4.15 pm): I rise to speak on the Nature Conservation and Other Legislation Amendment Bill. This bill aims to extend existing arrangements which allow beekeeping in certain national parks. They will be extended for 20 years until 31 December...

PRIVATE MEMBERS’ STATEMENT – Weapons Licensing

Mr PERRETT (Gympie—LNP) (2.30 pm): The Weapons Licensing Branch has been underperforming for years. It does not matter if you already own a firearm or have a licence, the delays to renew or get a licence or a permit to acquire are ridiculous. The government knows...

FOOD (LABELLING OF SEAFOOD) AMENDMENT BILL

Mr PERRETT (Gympie—LNP) (6.23 pm): I rise to speak in support of the Food (Labelling of Seafood) Amendment Bill 2021. I am a strong supporter of labelling seafood. It makes sense. It is a practical way to back our seafood industry, the workers, the families, the...