It's my honour to rise in the chamber and to respond to the Governor-General's speech. Can I say at the outset how deeply honoured I am to be returned as the member for Wright, representing an electorate that is arguably one of the most diverse in our nation. In the north, we have the Lockyer…
I'd like to start by thanking all the member in the House who have made a contribution to this debate this afternoon. From 1 January 2020 ships worldwide must use fuel that does not exceed 0.50 per cent sulphur by weight. This global sulphur standard has been adopted by the International Maritime Organization and is…
I thank the Deputy Speaker for the opportunity to acknowledge the contributions of the Honourable Tim Fischer to our nation. I had the pleasure of knowing Tim Fischer. In fact, before I came to this place, he appointed me chair of what was then referred to as the area consultative committees. They were an organisation…
Mr BUCHHOLZ (Wright—Assistant Minister for Road Safety and Freight Transport) (15:38): It is a great opportunity to stand at the despatch box and talk about this government's infrastructure achievements in regional Australia. The minister rightly pointed out the infrastructure projects that are happening across our capital cities. But we must not forget the lion's share…
We often, and rightly so, as a community pause to remember those brave Australian men and woman who have sacrificed it all for our country. Earlier this month at 11 am on the 11th November we came together to remember those who have served from WW1 through to modern conflict. At a small ceremony later…
Mr BUCHHOLZ (Wright) (13:50): Recently, I was honoured to be named patron and No. 1 ticketholder of the Standardbred Association Queensland, or SAQ as they are known. Celebrating its 20th year in 2018, the SAQ was founded in 1998 and was primarily established as the standardbred society in Queensland. However, it became evident that there…
Mr BUCHHOLZ (Wright) (13:34): I rise in the House to add my voice to the many voices advocating for our school chaplaincies and the National School Chaplaincy Program. The chaplains make a real difference in our school communities, and, with the support of the Scripture Union chaplaincy, our chappies bring their listening ears and their…
Mr BUCHHOLZ (Wright) (16:11): I recently had the pleasure to attend the Beaudesert State High School's leadership induction ceremony and congratulated each of the students on reaching their final years in their step on their schooling journey. I challenged them to follow the exemplary work of the class of 2017. This year's seniors have very…
Mr BUCHHOLZ (Wright) (19:45): I rise today to call out Labor's favourite political tactic, and that would be the old class warfare dog whistle—rich versus poor; haves versus have-nots; a black and white, zero-sum game that holds to the socialist ideals and those communist undertones. It's such a poor and lazy substitute for a real, wholesome…
Mr BUCHHOLZ (Wright) (13:47): The new school year is now well and truly upon us. I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate all of my local students, both primary and secondary, in the electorate of Wright. It was my pleasure to recently attend the Beechmont State School leadership presentation ceremony and to congratulate…