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Thursday, 02 February 2012 10:26

Walker calls on Reeves to respond

LNP candidate for Mansfield Ian Walker is calling on State MP Phil Reeves to respond to the parliamentary committee's report into his attempts to force gender equity on the members of the Mt Gravatt Showgrounds trust before any debate proceeds on the bill.

"Under the standing orders of the Parliament Mr Reeves has an obligation to respond to the committee's report by the 17th February, so the clock is ticking and the public has a right to know if he will listen to the parliament's concerns." Mr Walker said.

"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."

"With parliament sitting for the last time next week before the state election Mr Reeves has an obligation to report to the parliament before the bill is debated."

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

"The Minister is on notice that the LNP will move amendments to his legislation to put the committee's recommendations into effect. His own ALP colleagues realise he is on the wrong track and the LNP does as well.' Mr Gibson said. "If this bill is railroaded through by the Minister the LNP, if elected to government, will ensure that we fix his mess."

Mr Walker said that Mr Reeves was being stubborn and pig-headed in his refusal to listen to the community and to his own colleagues. "Mr Reeves is out there on his own on this issue. He should be big enough to realise that and to back down and accept the committee's recommendations." Mr Walker 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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