Speeches

Mr PITT: Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you would have heard the discussions around nuclear energy once again being put forward in the

Mr PITT: Can I congratulate the member for Fisher for bringing this motion before the Federation Chamber. Before I get to the substance of the

Mr PITT: Whilst once again it’s beautiful weather in Queensland it’s also estimates time for the Queensland state government. Recently, the Member for Bundaberg, Mr

Mr PITT (Hinkler): I rise to start with an admission: I will admit that the member for Grayndler actually got up my nose. It’s pretty

Mr PITT (Hinkler): I rise to speak on the recent changes from the districts of workforce shortage to distribution priority areas. I know that this is

Mr PITT (Hinkler) (13:03):  I rise to speak on the Counter-Terrorism (Temporary Exclusion Orders) Bill 2019. Before we get to the substance of the bill,

Mr PITT: I certainly move to support this motion put forward by Mr Leeser, my good friend and colleague. A division having been called in

Mr PITT: I rise with great news for the people of the Hinkler electorate: yesterday we announced that the federal government will contribute $173 million

Mr PITT: Today we finally see the Labor Party show their true colours. The media may say that this is an outbreak of disunity, but

Mr PITT: It’s a great pleasure to follow the new member for Wentworth. We might have to hand out some practical lessons. I would say

Mr PITT: My question is to the Minister for Families and Social Services. Will the minister update the House on how the government is supporting

Mr PITT: I rise to give a shout-out to the Hervey Bay & District Tennis Association, which has been very fortunate recently to receive almost

Mr PITT: I acknowledge the previous member’s contribution. Having been through a one-in-200-year flood, in 2013, I know that North Queenslanders are doing it tough,

Mr PITT: I rise to speak for Paul Christopher Neville, former member for Hinkler. He was born on 28 March 1940 and passed away on

Mr PITT: I rise to talk once again about the HMAS Tobruk which is now a fabulous dive site off the coast of my home

Mr PITT: I rise to speak on the Treasury Laws Amendment (Making Sure Foreign Investors Pay Their Fair Share of Tax in Australia and Other

Mr PITT: I very much enjoy following a contribution from the member for Chifley. It’s always full of euphemisms, and it certainly gives me the

Mr PITT: The Bundaberg Community Safety and Emergency Services Expo will be held this Saturday from nine o’clock, beside the Bunnings Warehouse. This is a

Mr PITT: Firstly, I will say that all Australians, when they saw those horrifying images, were simply horrified. That is a statement of fact. But

Mr PITT: In recent weeks we have heard a lot about the big stick, and I note the contribution and the attempt at Monty Python

Mr PITT: I rise to discuss with the House the cashless debit card rollout trial for my electorate of Hinkler and, once again, the activities

Mr PITT: Firstly, can I go to the contribution for the member for Rankin. The member for Rankin is clearly a little bit under the

Mr PITT: My question is to the Deputy Prime Minister. Will the Deputy Prime Minister update the House on how a strong economy enables investment

Mr PITT: Those on the opposite side once again speak with forked tongue. We’ve heard this all before. It is like there is a pack

Mr PITT: I rise to discuss the regional pilot deal that was announced in recent weeks for the electorate of Hinkler. In my electorate, between

Mr PITT: It took a while, but we got there eventually. In recent weeks, we announced a regional pilot and regional deal for my electorate

Mr PITT: I raise a grievance on behalf of the people who I represent in my electorate. Like you, Mr Deputy Speaker, my electorate is

Mr PITT: Before I commence my contribution to the discussion on this matter of public importance, can I acknowledge the contributions of the member for

Mr PITT: Mr Speaker, I know that you’ve heard of it—Bundaberg Brewed Drinks and their famous ginger beer—but what you might not have heard is

Mr PITT: It’s a great pleasure to rise to speak on this MPI. There has been some very good contributions from both sides of the