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Friday, 17 February 2012 13:15

LNP won't proceed with controversial showground changes

Sports Minister and local member for Mansfield Phil Reeves has failed to get Labor's controversial legislation to mandate gender balance on the Mt Gravatt Showgrounds Trust through Parliament at its last sitting before the election, leaving it as a critical issue of concern to local residents during the election campaign.

In his response to the report of the parliamentary committee which examined the legislation, tabled on Parliament's last sitting day, Mr Reeves indicated he intended to proceed with the controversial changes.

"This bipartisan committee, chaired by Labor, raised serious concerns regarding Mr Reeves and his dealings with the Mt Gravatt Showgrounds Trust and unanimously recommended changes to the bill." LNP candidate for Mansfield Ian Walker said.

Mr Walker said he had spoken to the LNP Shadow Sports Minister David Gibson MP, who was deputy chair of the parliamentary committee, and Mr Gibson had reiterated the LNP's commitment to the parliamentary committee's recommendations.

"The LNP, if elected, will review this legislation to ensure the committee's recommendations are put into effect. Mr Reeve's own ALP colleagues realise he is on the wrong track and the LNP does as well.' Mr Gibson said.

Ian Walker

Ian Walker

Ian Walker is the Assistant Minister for Planning Reform and the Member for Mansfield.

Ian has a lifetime connection with the southside of Brisbane and a distinguished career in the legal sector.

He and his wife Heather have been married for 30 years and they have 2 adult children.

He has lived here, gone to school here, and was with the East's supporters at Lang Park when Jeff Fyfe kicked the winning field goal in the 1972 Rugby League Grand Final – East's first premiership for 22 years!

Ian commenced his legal career with a prominent Queensland law firm in 1976, becoming a partner in 1984. That firm has grown to become one of the world's 10 largest law firms. Ian has been Managing Partner of the Brisbane Office and lead the firm's Australian Government Practice.

Ian knows that by getting action on the basics and cutting waste, a CanDo government will save money and deliver more. That would mean action to address the rising costs of living as well as delivery of better infrastructure and services for locals.

Contacts

Email mansfield@parliament.qld.gov.au
Phone  07 3849 3488
Street Address 12 Mt Gravatt-Capalaba Road, Upper Mt Gravatt  Qld   4122

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