Speeches

I rise to publicly acknowledge residents of the Pullenvale Ward who were recently honoured with Australia Day awards. These ranged from recipients of the Lord Mayor’s Australia Day awards and national honours, through to those who were simply winners by becoming Australian citizens on our national day of celebration. First, it was a pleasure to […]

Thank you Chair. I rise to speak on Item C – Contracts and Tendering, and specially in relation to one of the contracts for a project in the Pullenvale Ward – the refurbishment of the Kenmore Community Centre at 98 Brookfield Road. The awarding of this contract is a significant moment. It means there will

Thank you Chair. I rise to speak about Saturday’s State election and to congratulate both the State Member for Moggill, Dr. Christian Rowan and new Premier, David Crisafulli on their outstanding wins. Dr. Rowan’s re-election was a reward for his hard work and untiring commitment to the outer western suburbs over the past nine years. 

Thank you Chair. I rise to speak about two traffic matters in the Pullenvale Ward. As my colleague, Cr. Wines said in this Chamber a couple of weeks ago, the new traffic bridge at the Mt. Crosby weir will provide major benefits to residents in the western part of my Ward, particularly if we experience

Thank you Chair. I rise to speak about an ongoing public transport issue in the western part of my Ward.  It seems the more things change with this State Labor Government, the more they stay the same. Karana Downs residents for years have been crying out for a bus service to the CBD, in lieu

Thank you Chair. I rise to speak briefly in support of Item B where Council is proposing to renew existing leases on land used by community groups for sport, recreation and cultural purposes. Three of the organisations that will benefit from today’s decision are in my Ward and I would like to touch briefly on

Chair, I rise to speak in support of Item C – the naming of the footbridge in Rafting Ground Park in honour of the late Emeritus Professor Ludvik Bass who passed away in late 2022. The idea to honour Professor Bass came from local residents following his memorial service which was appropriately held at the

Thank you Chair I rise to speak on Item A – the Mount Coot-tha Reserve Mountain Bike Concept Plan. This plan, along with the Trail Care programme, are key actions from the Schrinner Council’s Off-Road Cycling Strategy which was released in December 2021. Mount Coot-tha reserve in my Ward has an extensive network of diverse

The Schrinner Council has a great story to tell when it comes to the environment and sustainability. Read my speech to Transition Kenmore tonight. SPEECH – TRANSITION KENMORE I was happy to accept this invitation when Charles made it some months ago and I appreciate you being flexible in changing your meeting date to a

Thank you Chair. Two kilometres drive east along Moggill Road from the Pullenvale and Walter Taylor Wards boundary, the Schrinner Council is getting on with the job of investing in a major road upgrade that will reduce traffic congestion in the western suburbs. The replacement of the roundabout at Indooroopilly with an overpass will significantly