Speeches

Thank you Chair. It’s with pleasure that I rise to speak in support of Item B – the naming of the main sports field at the Bellbowrie Sports and Community Club in honour of the late Simon Clark. I was first approached by the Moggill Football Club requesting if Mr. Clark could be acknowledged in […]

Thank you Chair. As we approach the 80th anniversary of the bombing of Pearl Harbour, I would like to bring to the attention of the Chamber work that has, and is being undertaken in my Ward to honour those who have served in the defence of our country. Councillors will be aware that Mount Coot-tha

Thank you Chair With Brisbane Festival now in full swing, I’d like to give a special shout-out to Joe Klocek, a resident of Chapel Hill in my Ward but more important, the lead actor in the stage version of Boy Swallows Universe, which is now playing at the Cremourne Theatre. For as long as I’ve

Thank you Chair. I rise to speak about Item B – a petition requesting Council install measures to deter speeding and a safe pedestrian path on Pinjarra Road in my Ward. I’m pleased to advise this Chamber that not only am I aware of the concerns expressed by residents on Pinjarra Road, the Schrinner Council

Thanks Chair I rise to speak briefly about the excitement around Brisbane being named the Olympics and Paralympics host city in 2032. In doing so, I want to add my congratulations to the role the Lord Mayor played in securing the games. The economic benefits and international exposure Brisbane will receive as a result of

Thank you Chair. I rise to speak on Item G, the Health, Safety and Amenity Local Law, and specifically in relation to the dumping of shopping trolleys and littering in our suburbs. The objective of this proposed local law change is in part to provide better clarity around the existing regulations for shopping trolleys and

Thank you Chair I rise to speak briefly about two very successful community events held in the Pullenvale Ward over the past fortnight. With the relaxation of rules around mass gatherings, residents have been able to again meet freely at events such as these and help generate the community spirit for which we are renowned.

Thank you Chair. I rise to speak about the commemoration of ANZAC Day in the Pullenvale Ward this year and to congratulate all involved for the respectful and dignified way in which those who had served in the defence of our country were remembered. It was again heartening to witness how an appreciative nation turns

Mr Chair I rise to speak in support of the submission to rename the Rebecca Street Park, Chapel Hill in honour of the Penhaligon family. I was first approached some months ago by a local resident, Bev Walker, a descendant of the Penhaligon family who together with Judy Magub, the President of the Kenmore and

Thank you Chair I rise to speak about the achievements of the Schrinner Council Administration in the Pullenvale Ward during the past 12 months. In doing so, I want to say it is an honour and privilege to be part of a team that is delivering key infrastructure and projects across all of Brisbane during