Fire Ants Speech
May 03, 2024
I took the opportunity during this Sitting Week to highlight the Oakey community's concerns about the lack of information provided by the government regarding the recent fire ant infestation.
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Pat has lived his whole life in the Darling Downs region of Queensland. He grew up near Cecil Plains on the family property ‘Donegal’ where he produced grain and cotton and ran a small cattle breeding herd.
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Agriculture has played a significant role in Pat’s life and continues to be interested in the primary industry sector and its future.
Fire Ants question without notice
May 03, 2024
I asked a Question Without Notice to the Premier in Parliament this week concerning the lack of public information on the fire ant infestation in Oakey. My speech below relays my question and the Premier's response.
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Energy Renewables Transformation speech
April 26, 2024
Recently I spoke in Parliament to the Energy (Renewable Transformation and Jobs) Bill 2023 and the Clean Economy Jobs Bill 2024 in a cognate debate. Click on my speech below to hear as I outline the reasons the LNP opposed the Renewable Energy Bill 2023.
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Crows Nest Show
May 14th, 2022
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I thank the Crows Nest Show Society for the honour of opening the new canteen last Saturday during their 2024 show.
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My congratulations to the show committee on a very successful show. Well attended, numerous exhibits and riders, and the first 'split post competition'.
Special recognition was paid to Con O'Connor, who was a stalwart of this show and other shows in the area, including the Ecca, receiving recognition and success in equestrian events, along with his brother Pat, over many years. His two children, son, Brendan, and daughter Mary Ferguson were in attendance.
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Toowoomba Show
April 30th, 2024
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Had a wonderful Friday at this year's Toowoomba Show catching up with people, exhibitions and ring events. Great to see record crowds on the day.
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ANZAC Day 2024
April 25th, 2024
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Today, I had the privilege of attending some of the local ANZAC Day Ceremonies starting with the Dawn Service at Westbrook and later in the day at Drayton with David Janetzki MP Member for Toowoomba South and then onto Clifton and Kingsthorpe.
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It was very encouraging to see all services well attended, especially by young people, keen to learn the history and tradition of ANZAC Day.
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Use my marquee for any event or function
April 15th, 2024
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If any school, not-for-profit, community or sporting group within the Condamine electorate would like to use my marquee for any event/function, please contact my office on 45704100 or email condamine@parliament.qld.gov.au for further information or to book.
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Australia Day at the Jondaryn Woolshed
Feb12th, 2023
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A wonderful day enjoyed by all at Jondaryan Woolshed on Australia Day 2024, where visitors step back in time and discover Australia's heritage and history of the wool industry.
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The Friends of Jondaryan Woolshed are to be congratulated on their organisation and success of this event.
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Transport & Resources Committee Report speech
Crime speech
On Thursday March 31, I spoke in Parliament on the crime issues that the Condamine electorate is experiencing at this point of time.
Click on the video below to hear my speech.
I would also like to express my sympathies for the recent tragic loss of lives due to flooding in the area.
RACQ Lifeflight speech
In August I spoke in Parliament to acknowledge the more than 40 years that RACQ LifeFlight Rescue and the Surat Gas Aeromedical Service have been delivering emergency response, critical medical care and hospital airlifts to seriously ill and injured people.
October 28, 2022
I spoke in Parliament yesterday afternoon about the Queensland Government's Energy Plan, finally delivered in September after calling for a plan from this government for 2 years.
This plan has raised more questions than answers!
Acland mine job losses
Nov 26th, 2021
I'm disappointed about the job losses in the Oakey community due to the Acland mine closure. Here's my statement from Channel 7 news last night.
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