Speeches

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...

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...

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...

Mr PERRETT (Gympie—LNP) (5.26 pm): I rise to speak on the 2020-21 budget. The government has twisted, ducked and weaved. It used every excuse not to deliver a budget before October. Last year we were told a budget would be delivered early so the electorate would know...

Mr PERRETT (Gympie—LNP) (4.58 pm): I move— That the House: 1. acknowledges the importance of Queensland primary producers and their world-class food and fibre for Queenslanders, Australians and our trading partners; 2. recognises the thousands of jobs and livelihoods...

Mr PERRETT (Gympie—LNP) (10.12 am): I give notice that I will move— That the House: 1. acknowledges the importance of Queensland primary producers and their world-class food and fibre for Queenslanders, Australians and our trading partners; 2. recognises the thousands...