Questions On Notice

67.  THURSDAY, 2 SEPTEMBER 2010

MS BATES ASKED THE MINISTER FOR POLICE, CORRECTIVE SERVICES AND EMERGENCY SERVICES (NEIL ROBERTS)—
Can the Minister confirm he has received a request from Gold Coast police for a speed camera on road works on the M1 between Nielsens Road overpass and the Gooding Drive overpass?

66.  WEDNESDAY, 1 SEPTEMBER 2010

MS BATES ASKED THE MINISTER FOR CLIMATE CHANGE AND SUSTAINABILITY (KATE JONES)—
When is the next meeting date for the Springbrook Restoration Steering Committee and where can residents and myself obtain minutes from the last meeting?

65.  TUESDAY, 31 AUGUST 2010

MS BATES ASKED THE DEPUTY PREMIER AND MINISTER FOR HEALTH (MR LUCAS)—
Broken down separately by hospital how much does each hospital spend on locum doctors each month?

64. THURSDAY, 19 AUGUST 2010

MS BATES ASKED THE DEPUTY PREMIER AND MINISTER FOR HEALTH (MR LUCAS)—
With reference to agency nurses—
(1) How many are employed both full-time and part-time (reported separately and by health
district)?
(2) What is the total cost of employing the staff (reported separately and by health district)?

63. WEDNESDAY, 18 AUGUST 2010

 MS BATES ASKED THE MINISTER FOR MAIN ROADS (MR WALLACE)—
Will the Minister confirm a date that he will meet with me in the Mudgeeraba Electorate to see
first hand the state of road projects in the area?

62. TUESDAY, 17 AUGUST 2010

MS BATES ASKED THE DEPUTY PREMIER AND MINISTER FOR HEALTH (MR LUCAS)—
Will the Minister explain why the Queensland Health website and the former Health Minister’s
statements say ‘Fluoride tablets are no longer necessary in South East Queensland’, when
South East Queenslanders on tank water do not have access to fluoridated water and Gold
Coast Pharmacies and Queensland health centres no longer stock fluoride tablets or drops if
requested by residents?

61. THURSDAY, 5 AUGUST 2010

MS BATES ASKED THE MINISTER FOR MAIN ROADS (MR WALLACE)—
Will the Minister advise when work is set to start on the sealing and improved safety measures for Worongary Road and what further funds have been allocated to upgrade the road after the $1m already allocated is used?
 1372-2010 Wallace on Worongary road.pdf

60. WEDNESDAY, 4 AUGUST 2010

MS BATES ASKED THE MINISTER FOR MAIN ROADS (MR WALLACE)—
With reference to the answer to Question on Notice No. 1022 of 2010, regarding the upgrade of the M1 between Nerang and Worongary—
Will the Minister confirm the date of completion for the upgrade of the M1 between Nerang and Worongary, as the answer to Question on Notice No. 1022 of 2010 states late 2011, but a banner on the Gooding Drive overpass states 2012?
 1292-2010 Wallace on his sign.pdf

59. TUESDAY, 3 AUGUST 2010

MS BATES ASKED THE MINISTER FOR POLICE, CORRECTIVE SERVICES ANDEMERGENCY SERVICES (MR ROBERTS)—
With reference to the government’s 2009 election promise to provide an additional 80 highway patrol police officers—
(1) How many of the 80 additional highway patrol officers are now operational in Queensland?
(2) Of the 80 additional highway patrol officers promised, how many were to be allocated to the Gold Coast?
(3) How many of the additional number allocated to the Gold Coast are, as of the date of this question, actually operational and on patrol?
 1246-2010 - Roberts on police numbers.pdf

 58. FRIDAY 11 JUNE 2010

MS BATES ASKED THE DEPUTY PREMIER AND MINISTER FOR HEALTH (MR LUCAS)—Will the Minister advise if (a) patients on ambulance trolleys are being admitted on the ramp at the Gold Coast and Logan Hospitals, (b) the ambulance trolleys being counted as beds and
(c) when patients are admitted on the ramp, are nurses required to take legal responsibility for these patients?
 1196-2010 Lucas on health.pdf

57. Thursday, 10 June 2010

MS BATES ASKED THE MINISTER FOR CLIMATE CHANGE AND SUSTAINABILITY (MS JONES)—
With reference to the lease agreement between Lyrebird Ridge Resort and the Queensland Government—
(1) Will the Minister confirm that Lyrebird Ridge Resort in Springbrook is leased to ARCS for apeppercorn rent of $1 for the term of the lease?
(2) Will the Minister advise if the business is owned by ARCS and the purchase date of thebusiness?
(3) Is the State Government allowing ARCS to set market rate for accommodation on the mountain as they have no overheads?
 1151-2010 Lyrebird Ridge.pdf

56.  WEDNESDAY 9 JUNE 2010

MS BATES ASKED THE ACTING MINISTER FOR CLIMATE CHANGE & SUSTAINABILITY (MS PALASZCSEK)—
With reference to the Gold Coast Hinterland great Walk, will the Minister provide the following detail:
Is the State Government planning to allow disability access to the Great Walk at Apple tree Flat in Springbrook and at Purlingbrook Falls where over 900 steps have to be traversed to access the walkway?
 1091-2010 Hinterland walk.pdf

55.  TUESDAY 8 JUNE 2010

MS BATES ASKED THE MINISTER FOR MAIN ROADS (MR WALLACE)—
With reference to the widening from four to six lanes on the Pacific Motorway between Nerang (Exit 73) and Worongary (Exit 77), will the Minister advise—
(1) What date will the additional safety barriers be installed by the contractors between Exit 73 and Exit 75, and Exit 75 and Exit 77?
(2) When can motorists expect the lane closures to commence?
(3)  Is the project on schedule given that the sod turning ceremony was held on 30 March 2010?
 1022-2010 wallace on M1.pdf

54.  THURSDAY 20 MAY 2010

MS BATES ASKED THE MINISTER FOR PUBLIC WORKS AND INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY (MR SCHWARTEN)—
With reference to the Expression of Interest - Demolition and Recycling advertised in the Courier Mail on 16 March 2010—
(1) What are the addresses of the dwellings to be demolished?
(2) Are these dwellings listed in the Springbrook Restoration Agreement? 
 970-2010 Schwarten on springbrook demolition.pdf

53.  WEDNESDAY 19 MAY 2010

MS BATES ASKED THE MINISTER FOR MAIN ROADS (MR WALLACE)—
With reference to his media release dated 4 March 2010 regarding a builder appointed for the Pacific Motorway widening and works to commence in April 2010—
(1) What has caused the delay in the commencement of works?
(2) When will this long overdue upgrade commence?
 895-2010 Wallace on M1 upgrade progress.pdf

52.  TUESDAY 18 MAY 2010

MS BATES ASKED THE DEPUTY PREMIER AND MINISTER FOR HEALTH (MR LUCAS) —
With reference to the Minister's comments in the Gold Coast Bulletin on Monday, 3 May 2010 regarding surgery for Mr Andrew Lamble—
When were all appointments, including pre-admission and surgery, scheduled for Mr Lamble and on what dates were scheduled surgeries cancelled?
 835-2010 - Lucas on Mr lamble.pdf

51.  THURSDAY 15 APRIL 2010

MS BATES ASKED THE MINISTER FOR CLIMATE CHANGE AND SUSTAINABILITY (MS JONES)—
With reference to clause 10.4 of the Restoration Agreement signed between ARCS and the Queensland Government—

Has the licensee (ARCS) submitted a property management plan for each property the Queensland Government has purchased as outlined and within the specified timeframe?
775-2010 - Jones on Restoration Agreement Management Plans.pdf

50.  WEDNESDAY 14 APRIL 2010

MS BATES ASKED THE MINISTER FOR CLIMATE CHANGE AND SUSTAINABILITY (MS JONES)—
With reference to clause 9.3(a) and (h) of the Restoration Agreement signed between ARCS and the Queensland Government—

(1) What dates has the Steering Committee met?
(2) Who are the members of the Steering Committee?
(3) When will the minutes of these meeting be made available to the public?
  730-2010 - Jones on Restoration Agreement Steering Committee.pdf

49.  TUESDAY 13 APRIL 2010

MS BATES ASKED THE MINISTER FOR COMMUNITY SERVICES AND HOUSING AND MINISTER FOR WOMEN (MS STRUTHERS)—
With reference to the 'Expression of Interest' advertised in the Courier Mail on 16 March 2010, for the demolition and recycling of residential dwellings in South East Queensland—
How many of these residential dwellings are located within Springbrook and surrounding areas?
 667-2010 - Struthers on Springbrook EOI demolitions.pdf

48.  THURSDAY 25 MARCH 2010

MS BATES ASKED THE MINISTER FOR TOURISM AND FAIR TRADING (MR LAWLOR)—
Will the Minister provide details of :-
(a) the number of tourism visitors to Springbrook recorded for each year since 2000,
(b) the number of overnight stays by tourists to the region; and
(c) the number of overnight stays (reported separately by place of accommodation)?
633-2010 - Lawlor on Springbrook tourism and accommodation.pdf


47.  WEDNESDAY 24 MARCH 2010

MS BATES ASKED THE MINISTER FOR MAIN ROADS (MR WALLACE)—
With reference to the state controlled sections of Gemvale Road and Old Coach Road at Reedy Creek—
What is the traffic count for each road, reported individually, for each year since 2000?
563-2010 - Wallace on traffic count for Gemvale Rd and Old Coach Rd.pdf


46.  TUESDAY 23 MARCH 2010

MS BATES ASKED THE MINISTER FOR MAIN ROADS (MR WALLACE)—
With reference to the state-controlled Gold Coast-Springbrook Road—
Will the Minister provide details of the number of accidents and fatalities recorded for each year since 2000 (listed separately)?
494-2010 - Accidents on Gold Coast Springbrook Rd.pdf 


45.  THURSDAY 11 MARCH 2010

MS BATES ASKED THE MINISTER FOR CLIMATE CHANGE AND SUSTAINABILITY (MS JONES)—
Can the Minister confirm that 67 and 70 Billborough Court, Springbrook have recently been purchased by the Government, for what price (reported individually) and when the contracts were signed (individually by both parties).
428-2010 - Jones on Bilborough Crt.pdf 


44.  WEDNESDAY 10 MARCH 2010

MS BATES ASKED THE MINISTER FOR MAIN ROADS (MR WALLACE)—
Will the Minister advise the number of accidents and fatalities (reported separately) between exit 83 and 85 on the M1?
413-2010 - Wallace on accidents between Exit 83 and Exit 85.pdf


43.  TUESDAY 9 MARCH 2010

MS BATES ASKED THE DEPUTY PREMIER AND MINISTER FOR HEALTH (MR LUCAS)—
How many abusive and/or violent incidents (reported separately) have there been against nursing staff at the Robina Hospital and the Gold Coast Hospital?
365-2010 - Lucas on violence at Robina & GC Hospitals.pdf


42.  THURSDAY 25 FEBRUARY 2010

MS BATES ASKED THE MINISTER FOR CLIMATE CHANGE AND SUSTAINABILITY (MS JONES)—
With reference to clause 32 of the 'Restoration Agreement' signed between the Queensland Government and the Australian Rainforest Conservation Society Inc -
What is the breakdown of stamp duty costs paid by the government as the licensor due to transactions undertaken by this agreement?
270-2010 - Jones on ARCS and stamp duty.pdf 


41.  WEDNESDAY 24 FEBRUARY 2010

MS BATES ASKED THE MINISTER FOR CLIMATE CHANGE AND SUSTAINABILITY (MS JONES)—
With reference to the ‘Restoration Agreement’ signed between the Queensland Government and the Australian Rainforest Conservation Inc. (ARCS) and further to Clause 12.4 -
Have ARCS submitted progress reports within the required timeframe and when were these reports released to the public?
228-2010 - Jones on ARCS Restoration Agreement.pdf 


40.  TUESDAY 23 FEBRUARY 2010

MS BATES ASKED THE MINISTER FOR COMMUNITY SERVICES AND HOUSING AND MINISTER FOR WOMEN (MS STRUTHERS)—
With reference to her press release dated 23 June 2009—
(1) What maintenance and repair works have been undertaken on public housing in the Mudgeeraba Electorate?
(2) When will community housing properties in the Mudgeeraba Electorate have ceiling insulation installed?
194-2010 - Struthers on public housing in Mudgeeraba electorate.pdf

39.  THURSDAY 11 FEBRUARY 2010

MS BATES ASKED THE MINISTER FOR TRANSPORT (MS NOLAN)—
Will the Minister avise the number of passengers utilising the Citytrain rail service from
a) Varsity station since it opened, and;
b) Robina station since 1 October 2009.
142-2010 - Nolan on passenger numbers from Varsity and Robina.pdf 


38.  WEDNESDAY 10 FEBRUARY 2010

MS BATES ASKED THE MINISTER FOR MAIN ROADS (MR WALLACE)—
With reference to the State-controlled Worongary Road—
How many hospitalisations and fatalities have been recorded as a result of vehicle accidents since 1 January 2000.
76-2010 - Answer from Wallace on Worongary Rd fatalities and hospitalisations.pdf

37.  TUESDAY 9 FEBRUARY 2010

MS BATES ASKED THE MINISTER FOR MAIN ROADS (MR WALLACE)—
With reference to the State-controlled Worongary Road—
Will the Minister provide for each year since 1 January 2000 the
(a) traffic count for the section between Peter Mills Drive to The Panorama and
(b) traffic count for the section between Vince Hinde Drive to the Mudgeeraba Road intersection?
15-2010 - Answer from Wallace on further traffic count on Worongary Road.pdf

36.  THURSDAY, 25 NOVEMBER 2009

MS BATES ASKED THE MINISTER FOR CLIMATE CHANGE AND SUSTAINABILITY (MS JONES)—
With reference to land purchases in Springbrook by the Queensland Government since 2006, will the Minister list each property and advise whether it has been leased and who to, or if the property is not leased, what rent is being paid and by whom?
1957-2009 - Jones on springbrook leases.pdf 


35.  WEDNESDAY, 24 NOVEMBER 2009

MS BATES ASKED THE MINISTER FOR MAIN ROADS (MR WALLACE) —
Will the Minister advise for each state-controlled road on the Gold Coast (listed separately) the number of (a) 40km signs, (b) school zone flashing lights, (c) zebra crossings and (d) pedestrian crossings?
1923-2009 - Wallace on signs, lights and crossings.pdf


34.  TUESDAY, 23 NOVEMBER 2009

MS BATES ASKED THE MINISTER FOR POLICE, CORRECTIVE SERVICES AND EMERGENCY SERVICES (MR ROBERTS)- 
What are the physical boundaries of each of the Gold Coast Rural Fire Brigades and how many properties are located within each boundary (listed separately)? 
1869-2009 - Roberts on rural fire brigade boundaries.pdf

33.  THURSDAY, 12 NOVEMBER 2009

MS BATES ASKED THE MINISTER FOR POLICE, CORRECTIVE SERVICES AND EMERGENCY SERVICES (MR ROBERTS)—
What funding has been allocated to the upgrade of school signage (such as flashing school zone signs) for each school in the Mudgeeraba Electorate (listed separately) and what timeframe has been given for the upgrade to be completed?
1800-2009 - Roberts on school flashing signs.pdf 

32.  WEDNESDAY, 11 NOVEMBER 2009

MS BATES ASKED THE MINISTER FOR POLICE, CORRECTIVE SERVICES AND EMERGENCY SERVICES (MR ROBERTS)—
With reference to the interim findings of the Victorian Bushfires Royal Commission and the decision by the Queensland Government to install fire cur tains in new rural fire brigade vehicles—
(1) Whe n will the fire curtains be installed in existing rural fire brigade vehicles?
(2) What is the timeframe for this installation and when is it due to be completed?
1753-2009 - Roberts on fire curtains.pdf 

31.  TUESDAY, 10 NOVEMBER 2009

MS BATES ASKED THE MINISTER FOR POLICE, CORRECTIVE SERVICES AND EMERGENCY SERVICES (MR ROBERTS)—
With reference to fire levies—
(1) What was the total of fire levies collected in Queensland in 2007-08 and    2008-09?
(2) What is the breakdown of the fire levy funding allocated to the following rural fire brigades in 2008-09 and 2009-10 (reported by year): (a) Mudgeeraba Rural Fire Brigade, (b) Gilston/Advancetown Rural Fire Brigade, (c) Clagiraba Rural Fire Brigade, (d) Bonogin Rural Fire Brigade, (e) Springbrook Rural Fire Brigade, (f) Numinbah Rural Fire Brigade and (g) Lower Beechmont Rural Fire Brigade?
1723-2009 - Roberts on fire levies.pdf 


30.  THURSDAY, 29 OCTOBER 2009

MS BATES ASKED THE MINISTER FOR MAIN ROADS (MR WALLACE)—
With reference to the State controlled Worongary Road—
(1) Has there been a count of vehicles travelling on Worongary Road since 1 January 2000?
(2) When did these counts occur and what was the breakdown of vehicles recorded for each year?
(3) When will the next vehicle count occur on Worongary Road?
1651-2009- Wallace on Worongary Road.pdf


29.  WEDNESDAY, 28 OCTOBER 2009

MS BATES ASKED THE MINISTER FOR MAIN ROADS (MR WALLACE)—

With reference to the State controlled Franklin Drive (Gold Coast-Springbrook Road)—

(1) What is the timeframe for the duplication of Franklin Drive from Somerset Drive to Old

Coach Road?

(2) Is the concept plan finalised and available for public viewing and comment?

(3) Has compensation been offered to the land-owners who will be affected by the resumption

of land for this duplication?

(4) Has the Uniting Church located on Franklin Drive been compensated for land previously

resumed?
1613-2009 - Wallace on Franklin Drive.pdf  
 

28. TUESDAY, 27 OCTOBER 2009

MS BATES ASKED THE MINISTER FOR TRANSPORT (MS NOLAN)—
With reference to the state-controlled Worongary Road—
Will the Minister advise how many vehicle accidents and how many fatalities have been recorded since 1 January 2000?
1542-2009 - Nolan on Worongary Road.pdf  

27.  THURSDAY, 8 OCTOBER 2009

MS BATES ASKED THE MINISTER FOR MAIN ROADS (MR WALLACE)—
With to the state controlled section of Mudgeeraba Road—
(1) What is the timeframe for the duplication of Mudgeeraba Road from the Regency Place roundabout to the Worongary Road intersection?
(2) What funding has been allocated in any and/or all programs for this duplication?
1491-2009 - Wallace on Mudgeeraba Rd duplication.pdf


26.  WEDNESDAY, 7 OCTOBER 2009

MS BATES ASKED THE MINISTER FOR CLIMATE CHANGE AND SUSTAINABILITY (MS JONES)—
With reference to reduction burns in Springbrook, Lower Beechmont and Bonogin—
(1) How many cold reduction burns were implemented and successfully undertaken in 2009-10?
(2) How many burns were stopped and why?
(3) What is the current estimated fuel load in Springbrook, Lower Beechmont and Bonogin?
1441-2009 - Jones on reduction burns.pdf 


25.  TUESDAY, 6 OCTOBER 2009

MS BATES ASKED THE MINISTER FOR POLICE, CORRECTIVE SERVICES AND EMERGENCY SERVICES (MR ROBERTS)—
With reference to reduction burns in Springbrook, Lower Beechmont and Bonogin—
(1) How many cold reduction burns were implemented and successfully undertaken in 2009-10?
(2) How many burns were stopped and why?
(3) What is the current estimated fuel load in Springbrook, Lower Beechmont and Bonogin?
1384-2009 - Roberts on reduction burns.pdf 


24.  THURSDAY, 17 SEPTEMBER 2009

MS BATES ASKED THE MINISTER FOR INFRASTRUCTURE AND PLANNING (MR HINCHLIFFE)—
With reference to the construction of the Tugun desalination plant and noise testing in the school grounds of Mudgeeraba Creek Primary School for vibrations and other effects from the pumping station and pipeline—
(1)  Was noise testing undertaken during construction and has noise testing been undertaken since 
       construction was competed?
1338-2009 - Hinchcliffe on desal behind Mudg Creek School.pdf 

23.  WEDNESDAY, 16 SEPTEMBER 2009

MS BATES ASKED THE MINISTER FOR POLICE, CORRECTIVE SERVICES AND EMERGENCY SERVICES (MR ROBERTS)—
With reference to the 1,517 vehicles impounded on the Gold Coast (reported in the Courier Mail on 27 July 2009), will the Minister provide a breakdown of the suburbs these vehicles were impounded in, including the number of vehicles impounded in each suburb?
1258-2009 - Roberts on vehicle confiscations.pdf 


22.  TUESDAY, 15 SEPTEMBER 2009

MS BATES ASKED THE MINISTER FOR NATURAL RESOURCES, MINES AND ENERGY AND MINISTER FOR TRADE (MR ROBERTSON)—
With reference to land purchases in Springbrook by the Queensland Government since 2006—
(1) What are the departmental valuations for each property purchased, and who is advising
      them of this valuation?
(2) What base is the government utilising to substantiate these valuations to ensure each
      purchase reflects current market values?
1209-2009 - Robertson Answer to Springbrook valuations.pdf 

21.  THURSDAY, 3 SEPTEMBER 2009

MS BATES ASKED THE MINISTER FOR PRIMARY INDUSTRIES, FISHERIES AND RURAL AND REGIONAL QUEENSLAND (MR MULHERIN)— 
With reference to buffer zones— 
(1) Will farmers receive compensation from the Queensland Government for loss of land and 
income if they lose good agricultural land for larger buffer zones?
1183-2009 - Mulherin on Buffer Zones.pdf 


20.  WEDNESDAY, 2 SEPTEMBER 2009

MS BATES ASKED THE MINISTER FOR CLIMATE CHANGE AND SUSTAINABILITY (MS JONES)—
Following the purchase of 329 Repeater Station Road, Springbrook by the Queensland Government, can the Minister advise:- Has this property been leased and who is the lessee;
What are the terms of the lease and how much is the property being leased for?
1101-2009 - Jones on 392 Repeater Station Rd Lease.pdf 


19.  TUESDAY, 1 SEPTEMBER 2009

MS BATES ASKED THE MINISTER FOR CLIMATE CHANGE AND SUSTAINABILITY (MS JONES)—
With reference to land purchases in Springbrook by the Queensland
Government since 2006—
(1) As there is only one real estate agent being used for every purchase, how is this sole real estate agent being remunerated and is it an industry standard method?
(2) Why are confidentiality agreements being used for each transaction?
1058-2009 - Jones on agent's commission.pdf 


18.  THURSDAY, 20 AUGUST 2009

MS BATES ASKED THE MINISTER FOR NATURAL RESOURCES, MINES, ENERGY & TRADE (MR ROBERTSON)-
In response to Origin Energy charging residents in Emerald Lakes, Carrara for electricity consumption dating back to May 2007, can the Minister advise:-
If an energy supplier has not sent an account to a resident or business for electricity consumption as a result of their own administrative error, is there a safety-net or legislation in place to protect consumers from receiving account/s for electricity consumption that is over 12 months old.
1006-2009 - Emerald Lakes electricity.pdf 


17.  WEDNESDAY, 19 AUGUST 2009

MS BATES ASKED THE MINISTER FOR EDUCATION AND TRAINING (MR WILSON)-
As the Mudgeeraba Creek State School has a larger enrolment capacity than the nearby Clover Hill State School, and due to the population increase in the area/s around both of these schools, can the Minister advise:-
When will the Department of Education rezone the catchment area for Mudgeeraba Creek State School, to ensure it is not disadvantaged against the catchment area for Clover Hill State School.
962-2009 - Mudg Creek catchment area.pdf 


16.  TUESDAY, 18 AUGUST 2009

MS BATES ASKED THE MINISTER FOR CLIMATE CHANGE & SUSTAINABILITY (MS JONES)—
With reference to land purchases in Springbrook by the Queensland Government since 2006—
(1) What are the departmental valuations for each property purchased and who is advising of this valuation?
(2) What base is the government utilising to substantiate these valuations to ensure each
purchase reflects current market values?
902-2009 - Jones on Springbrook buyup.pdf 


15.  THURSDAY, 6 AUGUST 2009

MS BATES ASKED THE MINISTER FOR MAIN ROADS (MR WALLACE)—
With reference to staffing levels as at the latest quarter in each department, agency or government owned corporation for which the Minister is responsible—
Will the Minister detail the total number of (a) actual staff, (b) full– time equivalent staff, (c) actual staff that are permanent, casual and contract and (d) full–time equivalent staff that are permanent, casual and contract?
813-2009 - Wallace on staffing levels.pdf 
814-2009 - Fraser on staffing levels.pdf 


14.  WEDNESDAY, 5 AUGUST 2009

MS BATES ASKED THE MINISTER FOR PRIMARY INDUSTRIES, FISHERIES AND RURAL
AND REGIONAL QUEENSLAND (MR MULHERIN)—
With reference to land purchases in Springbrook by the Queensland Government since 2006—
(1) What are the departmental valuations for each property purchased and who is advising of this valuation?
(2) What base is the government utilising to substantiate these valuations to ensure each
purchase reflects current market values?
787-2009 - Mulherin on Springbrook valuations.pdf 


13.  TUESDAY, 4 AUGUST 2009

MS BATES ASKED THE MINISTER FOR MAIN ROADS (MR WALLACE) -
Will the Minister please advise on the drains under the M1 between Exit 82 and Exit 79;
(a)  Is there regular maintenance checks undertaken by the Department of Main roads of these drains;
(b)  When were the drains last cleaned;
(c)  When is the next scheduled clean of these drains;
(d)   Does the Department of Main roads have regular schedules to clean out any debris build-up in   these drains.
739-2009 - M1 Drain Clearing.pdf 


12.  FRIDAY, 19 JUNE 2009

MS BATES ASKED THE MINISTER FOR CLIMATE CHANGE AND SUBSTAINABILITY (MS JONES)-
With reference to land purchases in Springbrook by the Queensland Government since 2006 and the management plan for the heritage listed Springbrook Mountain—
(1) How many properties have been purchased, by which departments and what prices were paid for the properties?
(2) What properties have been leased back to the public?
696 -2009 - Jones on buyup and leasing back.pdf 


11.  THURSDAY, 18 JUNE 2009

MS BATES ASKED THE MINISTER FOR EDUCATION AND TRAINING (MR WILSON)—
With reference to the monies directed to Education Queensland from the Federal Nation Building – Economic Stimulus Plan—
Will the Minister provide a breakdown of monies (and uses) for the following schools:
(a)Mudgeeraba Creek, (b) Mudgeeraba State, (c) Mudgeeraba Special, (d) Clover Hill State, (e) Gilston State, (f) Springbrook State, (g) Merrimac State, (h) Robina State High (i) All Saints, (j) Hillcrest Christian, (k) Gold Coast Christian, (l) St Stephens and (m) Emmanuel College?
650-2009 - Wilson on Fed Nation Building.pdf 


10.  WEDNESDAY, 17 JUNE 2009

MS BATES ASKED THE DEPUTY PREMIER AND MINISTER FOR HEALTH (MR LUCAS)—
With reference to the closure of a private child-care centre in Reedy Creek due to a child infected with swine flu—
(1) Will there be compensation to the centre for the loss of revenue due to the closure?
(2) What measures were taken by Queensland Health to assist the centre owner in the process of isolating the spread of the disease?
609-2009 - Answer to Reedy Creek Childcare centre.pdf 


9.  TUESDAY, 16 JUNE 2009

MS BATES ASKED THE MINISTER FOR MAIN ROADS (MR WALLACE)—
With reference to Worongary Road and funding that has been allocated in the Road Implementation Program to fix the road—
Has the Minister and/or his department had discussions with the Gold Coast City Council to demain the road and will he consider an application from the council to take over this road in order for it to be upgraded in a more timely fashion?
541-2009 - Answer to Worongary Road.pdf 


8.  THURSDAY, 4 JUNE 2009

MS BATES ASKED THE MINISTER FOR MAIN ROADS (MR WALLACE)—
With reference to the $455m of Federal Government funding announced by the Howard Government in 2007 for the M1 upgrade, and the additional $158m announced by the Premier in December 2008 to increase the M1 to 6 lanes between Nielsens Road and Gooding Drive—
(1) Is the $158m additional funding or was it included in the $455m?
(2) How much of the $455m federal funding has been allocated for the M1 between Nerang and Tugun and how much has been spent?
510-2009 - Answer to M1 Funding.pdf 


7.  WEDNESDAY, 3 JUNE 2009

MS BATES ASKED THE MINISTER FOR EDUCATION AND TRAINING (MR WILSON)—
Will the Minister outline what measures Education Queensland is taking to remedy the carparking and public transport problems at Clover Hill State School?
435-2009 - Answer to Clover Hill parking problems.pdf 


6.  TUESDAY, 2 JUNE 2009

MS BATES ASKED THE MINISTER FOR CLIMATE CHANGE AND SUSTAINABILITY (MS JONES)—
With reference to the ministerial response to petitions No. 1005-08 and 1056-08, tabled on 16 June 2008, advising that the Environmental Protection Agency would undertake further consultation with the Gold Coast City Council, the Department of Natural Resources and Water,and the Palm Meadows Golf Club to determine whether any newer and more cost-effective treatment options for remediation had been developed since the study in 2000—
What were the results and/or outcomes of this further consultation?
417-2009 - Answer to Palm Meadows Soil Acidity.pdf 


5.  THURSDAY, 21 MAY 2009

MS BATES ASKED THE MINISTER FOR TRANSPORT (MS NOLAN) —
With reference to the Bonogin bus service trial—
Will the Minister provide details of (a) which bus service was utilised in this trial, (b) the criteria on which the trial was deemed necessary, (c) the length of the trial, (d) how manyresidents utilised the service and in what timeframe, (e) how the route was advertised and (f) the conclusion of the trial?
361-2009 - Answer to Bonogin Bus Trial.pdf 


4.  WEDNESDAY, 20 MAY 2009

MS BATES ASKED THE MINISTER FOR MAIN ROADS (MR WALLACE)-
With reference to the election commitment of $2.5m to upgrade Beechmont Road—
(1) Will the Minister confirm that the money promised is newly allocated money?
(2) Will the Minister detail the exact works that will be undertaken with this funding and which sections of road, guardrail, resurfacing, realignment and reprofiling will be conducted?
312-2009 - Answer to Beechmont Road funding.pdf 


3.  TUESDAY, 19 MAY 2009
 
MS BATES ASKED THE MINISTER FOR EDUCATION AND TRAINING (MR WILSON)—
How many children attend Robina State High School, Merrimac State High School, Varsity Lakes High School and Nerang State High School from the following towns (reported separately): Reedy Creek; Mudgeeraba; Bonogin; Tallai; Gilston; Carrara; Robina; Worongary; Springbrook; and Numinbah Valley?
263-2009 - Answer to High School enrolments from suburbs.pdf 


2.  THURSDAY, 23 APRIL 2009

MS BATES ASKED THE MINISTER FOR MAIN ROADS (MR WALLACE)—
With reference to the landslide in Springbrook on the Gold Coast-Springbrook Road—
(1) What are the findings of the geo-technical appraisal of the cliff face abutting the road?
(2) What is the time line for the re-opening of this road and at what cost?
(3) Has GECKO or the Springbrook Green Group presented proposals to permanently close this road?
195-2009 - Answer to Springbrook Road closure.pdf

1.  WEDNESDAY, 22 APRIL 2009
 
MS BATES ASKED THE MINISTER FOR CHILD SAFETY AND MINISTER FOR SPORT (MR REEVES)— 
With reference to the State Wide Services Unit for the years 2006-07, 2007-08 and 2008-09 (year to date)—
What is the budget allocation, actual spend and staffing level for each of the four sub-divisions of Child Safety After Hours Service Centre, Adoption Services, Court Services, Sexual Abuse Counselling (reported by year, work unit, budget, spend and staff allocation)?
137-2009 - Reeves on budget and staffing.pdf