MCJ Report is heading to Brisbane | Saturday, 18 November 2023
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Saturday, 18 November 2023 | 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM (UTC+11)
Schools have a significant influence on future generations. We are seeing more schools introduce drag queen events into the curriculum without involving parent. There’s a need for communities to come together and talk about what’s happening here. This is not just about drag queen performances, it’s a symptom of a far bigger issue. Parents are understandably concerned about boundaries here and you need to know what your children are exposed to.
Join me at the Caloundra Power Boat Club on Wednesday evening, 1 November 2023 | 5:30 – 7:30 pm
2 Lamerough Parade
Golden Beach QLD
Reserve your spot – seats are limited!
Join us for an unforgettable International Men’s Day Luncheon at Brisbane’s Victoria Park, celebrating mateship and unity.
This day honors camaraderie, friendship and men’s selfless contributions to our nation. Special Guests: Heston Russell, Jeff Horn and Senator Pauline Hanson.
Booking essential: https://www.trybooking.com/CLKHR
Sunday | 19 November 2023
11:30 am (12 pm start) – 2:30 pm
Victoria Park Ballroom
309 Herston Road
HERSTON QLD 4006
It was a pleasure to join Bruce, Julie and Jared at Skeleton Glass in Molendinar on Tuesday, 19 September 2023.
They want students to know that there are viable options to attending uni that will give them skills and a good income, and I couldn’t agree more.
We need more of our young people doing trades, especially when it’s often a better income than what some university graduates can achieve with less relevant degrees.
Glazier apprenticeships are an underrated and important part of our construction industry.
The Queensland government is proposing a highway through pristine wetlands that could make flooding on the Logan River even worse.
As the residents of Eagleby showed me on Tuesday19 September 2023, an alternative route is available just a few kilometres up the road. That option wouldn’t require filling up the Eagleby Wetlands, host to migrating birds and the rare Latham Snipe, with soil.
Government likes to pretend they care about the environment, yet they’ll completely ignore it if it means a flashy press release.
Questions have to be asked whether Transurban has influenced the route and connection point to maximise customers to their toll road.
The government is compulsorily resuming land and literally filling in wetlands for the Coomera connector when an alternative is available just up the road.
At huge expense to the taxpayer, this plan needs attention and questions asked.
Courier Mail Article: read here at https://tinyurl.com/mszmkb3d
Senator ROBERTS: And if the first answer is positive then it will be even quicker! Thank you for being here so late as well. Are you familiar with the Coomera Connector stage 2 in Brisbane?
Mr Copp: Yes.
Senator ROBERTS: You are—thank you. Are you in possession of the business case for the Coomera Connector stage 2?
Mr Tucker: We assessed the business case for stage 1 of the Coomera Connector but we haven’t received a business case for stage 2.
Senator ROBERTS: Why hasn’t the stage 2 business case been published?
Mr Tucker: That would be a matter for the Queensland government.
Senator ROBERTS: Have they discussed it with you at all?
Mr Tucker: I would have to take that on notice. We have regular engagement with Queensland, but I don’t recall a recent conversation on that particular project.
Senator ROBERTS: Could you do that, please? My understanding is that the Commonwealth government may be tipping hundreds of millions of dollars into this project, so I’m wondering why the public can’t see the business case.
Mr Tucker: I’m not aware if a business case has yet been finalised. We will assess it once it’s submitted to us.
Senator ROBERTS: So you haven’t received it at all?
Mr Tucker: No.
Senator ROBERTS: No requests for funding?
Mr Tucker: No.
Senator ROBERTS: Okay. We’re very concerned about flooding of human habitat, and flooding and destruction of wetlands—triggers to the EPBC Act, and for migratory birds in particular. That’s all I have, thank you, Chair.
Senator ROBERTS: Thank you for being here tonight. My questions are to do with the Coomera connector stage 2 freeway project in Brisbane. What is the status of the Coomera connector stage 2 with the department under the EPBC Act?
Mr Edwards: At this stage, that project hasn’t been referred to us for assessment under the EPBC Act.
Senator ROBERTS: Where is the public environment report for Coomera stage 2?
Mr Edwards: Again, I’m not able to comment. I don’t have the project referred to me for assessment.
Senator ROBERTS: You’ve had no contact at all with the state government on this project?
Mr Edwards: That’s not what I said.
Senator ROBERTS: I know it’s not what you said. I’m asking you.
Mr Edwards: We’re certainly aware that there’s some work being prepared.
Senator ROBERTS: By the Queensland state government?
Mr Edwards: By the state government. We expect that there may be a referral sometime soon, but, unfortunately, I don’t have details of that.
Senator ROBERTS: What information does the department have in regard to the impact of Coomera connector stage 2 on the estimated 299 bird species in the Eagleby Wetlands?
Mr Edwards: I don’t have any information about that.
Senator ROBERTS: None at all? Our information is that Coomera connector stage 2 has seven potential EPBC triggers in terms of sensitive fauna and flora. What triggers or potential triggers has the department been made aware of? None at all?
Mr Edwards: The only contact we’ve had is a pre-referral meeting. There would have been a conversation, in general terms, about the types of impacts that may be in a referral document. What we do in those meetings is refer people to the relevant statutory guidelines and other things that they’ll need to consider in preparing the referral.
Senator ROBERTS: In preparing their submission to you?
Mr Edwards: Yes, that’s right. It’s more of a general exploration conversation about how to set up a good referral when it does come.
Senator ROBERTS: Did they mention migratory bird species?
Mr Edwards: I don’t have any information about the content of that meeting, but, if it were a likely impact, we’d generally run through threatened species, migratory species and Ramsar if that were relevant.
Senator ROBERTS: Flooding of humans?
Mr Edwards: Sorry?
Senator ROBERTS: Flooding of humans?
Mr Edwards: No. I don’t regulate impacts from—
Senator ROBERTS: Diversion of rivers?
Mr Edwards: No.
Senator ROBERTS: Is there any chance of getting the contents of the discussion on notice?
Mr Edwards: We would only have been talking about the controlling provisions under the EPBC Act. It includes threatened species, migratory species and Ramsar if that were relevant.
Senator ROBERTS: Are there any minutes for that meeting?
Mr Edwards: I’ll have to take that on notice.
Senator ROBERTS: Please see if we could get a copy.
Mr Edwards: Of course.
Senator ROBERTS: Thank you very much.
On Tuesday, 19 September I visited Oz DIY Electric Vehicles: Electric Conversions at their invitation to have a look under the hood at the nuts and bolts of electric vehicles. EV’s work for some niche applications.
I support anyone having the choice to buy an EV if they want, but they are still far more expensive than petrol or diesel equivalents and no government should be forcing anyone into one or the other.
I appreciate David and Graeme taking the time to show me around their workshop. The key to their success is their technical experience and competence.
I will be a guest speaker at Harvest Point Church on Sunday, 24 September 2023 from 2 pm where I will share my thoughts on why I’m voting “no” in the Voice Referendum.
See you there!
Sunday | 24 Sept 2023 | 2pm
Harvest Point Church
25 Walker Road
Gleneagle QLD 4285
I will be joining Dr William Bay, Dave Pellowe, Dylan Oakley and Graham Healy as a guest speaker at the Pullman Hotel, Brisbane on Sunday, 29 October 2023.
Early Bird Price: Book and pay before 5pm Friday, 7 October 2023 to receive $20.00 discount.
Book here for the “3-Course dinner” tickets: Option 1 – Includes 3 Course Dinner | Rise up Australia
Book here for “table only” tickets: Option 2 – Table Only Option | Rise up Australia
Pullman Hotel
Cnr Ann and Roma Streets
Brisbane QLD 4000
I will be joining Hon. Gary Johns and Dave Pellowe to share my views on why it is so important we vote no in the upcoming Voice Referendum.
Bookings are essential due to limited seating: https://www.trybooking.com/CKPJX
Wednesday, 27 September 2023
6 pm to 8 pm
Caboolture Sports Central
Cnr Hasking Street & Beerburrum Road
Caboolture QLD 4510
This is the disgraceful reality behind the climate change agenda. A reality most Australians never get to see.
How do the Greens feel about vulnerable Greater Glider habitat being cleared in Far North Queensland? Will they say it’s for the Greater Good?
What about pushing out the endangered Northern Quoll in order to dig roads and huge holes for these monstrosities?
Critically endangered native plants making way for concrete, fibreglass, and steel that will be consigned to the scrap heap in 12-15 years is acceptable by-kill for the Green Agenda? Really?
How on earth did this get past the wildlife conservation watchdogs? Just look at this environmental vandalism being carried out in the name of saving the environment.
Scarring the landscape and fiddling the books for an agenda that’s killing our country. It’s criminal.
We support Friends of Chalumbin. Thank you to Steven Nowakowski for sharing the videos.
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