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QCWA Darling Downs Division AGM
Aug 26th, 2024
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Saturday, I attended the AGM of the QCWA Darling Downs Division and was honoured to be invited to speak a few words and catch up with the new executive, members and their guests.
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Oakey RSL Vietnam Vet’s Day
Aug 22, 2024
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It was an honour to lay a wreath for and on behalf of the people of Queensland at the Oakey RSL Sub-Branch’s observation of Vietnam Veteran’s Day last Sunday 18th August.
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A day to commemorate Vietnam Veterans’ Day on the anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan in 1966. A day to reflect on the service of Australians and those who lost their lives.
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150th Anniversary Oakey SHS
Aug 9th, 2024
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Congratulations to the Oakey State School on the occasion of their 150th Anniversary.
A wonderful day to acknowledge and celebrate 150 years of education in the local community of Oakey. A credit to the students, parents and staff!
Great cake cutting by the oldest past student and the youngest present student!
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Special note for Kevin Byers, a former groundsman, whose family have attended the school across six generations.
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Westbrook Lions Changeover
Aug 9th, 2024
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It was a privilege to receive an invitation from the Incoming President Jenny Tate and Members of the Westbrook & Districts Inc Lions Club for their Annual Changeover last Saturday.
Lions Clubs are renowned for their service to their communities and beyond. They not only make communities more liveable but invest in causes both environmental and medical. They are also committed to providing leadership opportunities for young people.
Congratulations to the incoming and continuing club members and thank you for your service!
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QCWA Oakey AGM
July 26th, 2024
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Congratulations to the new and continuing members of the QCWA Oakey branch executive. Thank you for the invitation to attend the branch AGM yesterday. The executive and the members are to be acknowledged and thanked for their service and dedication to the community. Well done!
Pictured here with Kara Grant, Sheila Campbell State President, Carol Lee, Wendy Gordon and Judy Byers.
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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.
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Pat in Parliament
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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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.
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