Revenue and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2018

As Treasurer, introduced and moved the bill, explaining it contains administrative amendments to improve governance including e-conveyancing expansion, charitable institution registration requirements, and turbo yeast restrictions in Indigenous communities.

“I set out at the beginning of the debate by way of clarity that the Revenue and Other Legislation Amendment Bill does not contain any new revenue measures or tax increases. Rather, it contains various administrative amendments to improve governance.”— 2018-10-30View Hansard

As chair of the Economics and Governance Committee, supported the bills which the committee recommended be passed, highlighting e-conveyancing expansion and other administrative improvements.

“As chair of the Economics and Governance Committee, I rise to support the cognate bills and the committee's reports on the Revenue and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2018, the Appropriation (Parliament) Bill (No. 2) 2018 and the Appropriation Bill (No. 2) 2018.”— 2018-10-30View Hansard

As committee member, supported specific provisions including e-conveyancing as a positive step forward, while criticising the government's handling of debate time and transparency.

“May I first say in terms of electronic conveyancing for land transactions that we support the movement in these bills as being a wise and appropriate transition into e-conveyancing in Queensland.”— 2018-10-30View Hansard

Supported the bills as an Economics and Governance Committee member, pleased the committee recommended they be passed.

“I rise to speak in support of the Appropriation Bill (No. 2) 2018, the Appropriation (Parliament) Bill (No. 2) 2018 and the Revenue and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2018 in this cognate debate.”— 2018-10-30View Hansard

As committee member, acknowledged the bill's varied purposes but raised concerns about charity constitution requirements being out of step with national standards and Indigenous opposition to 'last claim standing' native title provisions.

“The Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission told the committee that the requirement for specific wording in the bill will mean that Queensland charities will be out of step with those in other parts of the country.”— 2018-10-30View Hansard

Supported the bills, praising Queensland's economic performance and highlighting record infrastructure investment.

“I rise today to speak in this cognate debate and support the Appropriation Bill (No. 2) 2018, the Appropriation (Parliament) Bill (No. 2) 2018 and the Revenue and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2018 before the House.”— 2018-10-30View Hansard

Acknowledged the bill's administrative amendments but expressed concerns about the 'last man standing' native title provisions and validation of past decisions, while supporting the turbo yeast ban.

“The two issues I intend to expand on slightly in my short contribution in relation to this bill are the areas that relate to the reinstatement of the 'last man standing' provisions under the Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act.”— 2018-10-30View Hansard

As Assistant Treasurer, supported the bills which make simple changes that help Queenslanders, including e-conveyancing, supporting drought-affected farmers with succession planning, and cracking down on turbo yeast.

“These bills deserve support. I commend them to the House.”— 2018-10-30View Hansard

Heavily criticised the government's economic management and taxation policies, arguing the government does not know how to manage Queensland's economy, while not explicitly opposing the bill's provisions.

“What we have here is a debate on a bill that again demonstrates that those opposite do not know how to manage the economy of the state of Queensland.”— 2018-10-30View Hansard

Strongly supported provisions benefiting regional Queensland including e-conveyancing, charitable institution clarity, family farm succession planning duty concessions, and the turbo yeast ban for Indigenous communities.

“I very much support the ban on turbo yeast and the other parts of that legislation. Again, I want to thank the committee for taking the time to travel to Mornington because I know it means a lot to the locals.”— 2018-10-30View Hansard

Raised concerns about SPER debt management and whether the legislation addresses issues affecting constituents owed court-ordered restitution, while not explicitly opposing the bill.

“Is this bill the answer to the SPER disaster with its ballooning debts? I wish!”— 2018-10-30View Hansard

Supported the bills while defending the government's economic record on debt, employment and public servants against opposition criticism.

“I am very pleased to speak in support of the Appropriation Bill (No. 2) 2018, the Appropriation (Parliament) Bill (No. 2) 2018 and the Revenue and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2018 in this cognate debate.”— 2018-10-30View Hansard

Criticised Labor's financial management and asset sales, expressing concerns about the government heading towards $83 billion debt while raising new taxes like the waste tax.

“When we came to government in 2012, the prospective debt was going to be $80 billion. It ended up being $74 billion or $75 billion. The amazing thing is that, with the Labor government having sold $21.467 billion worth of assets, we are now heading towards $83 billion.”— 2018-10-30View Hansard

Supported the turbo yeast restrictions as a welcome move but argued it does not go far enough without addressing sly grogging and ice problems in Indigenous communities. Criticised the government's overall economic management.

“Whilst I support the decision to ensure that things like turbo yeast are captured, there are two elements missing in this and they are both around enforcement.”— 2018-10-30View Hansard

Welcomed the turbo yeast restriction as a good move but argued it falls hopelessly short of what is needed, calling for urgent reform of alcohol management plans. Expressed very serious concerns about the 'first claim standing' native title provisions.

“I say at the outset that this is a good move and is welcome but it goes nowhere near far enough.”— 2018-10-30View Hansard