Published Monday, 05 March, 2007 at 06:02 PM
Premier and Minister for Trade
The Honourable Peter Beattie
PARLIAMENTARY BUSINESS THIS WEEK
BILLS SCHEDULED TO BE DEBATED DURING PARLIAMENT THIS WEEK for Parliament week beginning Tuesday March 6, 2007
Premier Peter Beattie said today that bills scheduled to be debated in Parliament this week include:
THE PLANT PROTECTION AMENDMENT BILL 2007, Minister for Primary Industries and Fisheries
An amendment to the Plant Protection Act 1989 will ensure that recommendations contained within the Watson Report on the Economic Impact of Sugarcane Smut on the Queensland Sugarcane Industry can be implemented. A key aspect is to allow the Chief Executive of the Department of Primary Industries and Fisheries to amend Declarations of approved sugarcane varieties as required.
Media contact: David Potter 0409 305 662
Ratification of the regulatory provisions of the SOUTH EAST QUEENSLAND REGIONAL PLAN 2005 - 2026 AMENDMENT 1, Deputy Premier, Treasurer and Minister for Infrastructure
The South East Queensland Regional Plan 2005 - 2026 was released on 30 June 2005 and lays the foundation for safeguarding our environment, managing development and retaining the very qualities that attract people to this region in the first place. An area around Mt Lindesay/Beaudesert was designated for further investigation.
Amendment 1 provides a planning framework for this area, achieving balance between developing urban areas to accommodate future growth and protecting the environment and rural landscape. Amendment 1 also includes minor changes to the regulatory provisions to improve the workability of the plan and minor changes to the regulatory maps to reflect local government planning schemes.
Media contact: Steve Keating 0408 720 081
GOVERNMENT OWNED CORPORATION AMENDMENT BILL, Deputy Premier, Treasurer and Minister for Infrastructure
The Bill updates the corporate governance framework for State Government Owned Corporations as it will replicate, where possible, the corporations law that applies to publicly listed companies. The changes will also streamline administrative processes for executive appointments and dividend payments. The proposals will improve the operations of Government Owned Corporations whilst protecting the Government's investment in these businesses.
Media contact: Steve Keating 0408 720 081
WHISTLEBLOWERS PROTECTION (DISCLOSURE TO MEMBERS OF PARLIAMENT) BILL 2006, Premier and Minister for Trade
The Bill follows a commitment by the Government to strengthen the Whistleblowers Act 1994. The Bill contains two key reforms. It will amend the Whistleblowers Protection Act 1994 to ensure that a member of the Legislative Assembly can be an entity to which a Public Interest Disclosure can be made; and coverage of the Act will be extended to individuals engaged under contracts by public sector entities, such as some casual nurses, IT professionals and engineers, to ensure protection if they make a public interest disclosure.
Media Contact: Belinda Carroll 0418 795 940
Media inquiries: Premier’s office 3224 4500
2006
Premier Peter Beattie said today that bills scheduled to be debated in Parliament this week include:
THE PLANT PROTECTION AMENDMENT BILL 2007, Minister for Primary Industries and Fisheries
An amendment to the Plant Protection Act 1989 will ensure that recommendations contained within the Watson Report on the Economic Impact of Sugarcane Smut on the Queensland Sugarcane Industry can be implemented. A key aspect is to allow the Chief Executive of the Department of Primary Industries and Fisheries to amend Declarations of approved sugarcane varieties as required.
Media contact: David Potter 0409 305 662
Ratification of the regulatory provisions of the SOUTH EAST QUEENSLAND REGIONAL PLAN 2005 - 2026 AMENDMENT 1, Deputy Premier, Treasurer and Minister for Infrastructure
The South East Queensland Regional Plan 2005 - 2026 was released on 30 June 2005 and lays the foundation for safeguarding our environment, managing development and retaining the very qualities that attract people to this region in the first place. An area around Mt Lindesay/Beaudesert was designated for further investigation.
Amendment 1 provides a planning framework for this area, achieving balance between developing urban areas to accommodate future growth and protecting the environment and rural landscape. Amendment 1 also includes minor changes to the regulatory provisions to improve the workability of the plan and minor changes to the regulatory maps to reflect local government planning schemes.
Media contact: Steve Keating 0408 720 081
GOVERNMENT OWNED CORPORATION AMENDMENT BILL, Deputy Premier, Treasurer and Minister for Infrastructure
The Bill updates the corporate governance framework for State Government Owned Corporations as it will replicate, where possible, the corporations law that applies to publicly listed companies. The changes will also streamline administrative processes for executive appointments and dividend payments. The proposals will improve the operations of Government Owned Corporations whilst protecting the Government's investment in these businesses.
Media contact: Steve Keating 0408 720 081
WHISTLEBLOWERS PROTECTION (DISCLOSURE TO MEMBERS OF PARLIAMENT) BILL 2006, Premier and Minister for Trade
The Bill follows a commitment by the Government to strengthen the Whistleblowers Act 1994. The Bill contains two key reforms. It will amend the Whistleblowers Protection Act 1994 to ensure that a member of the Legislative Assembly can be an entity to which a Public Interest Disclosure can be made; and coverage of the Act will be extended to individuals engaged under contracts by public sector entities, such as some casual nurses, IT professionals and engineers, to ensure protection if they make a public interest disclosure.
Media Contact: Belinda Carroll 0418 795 940
Media inquiries: Premier’s office 3224 4500
2006