Food Amendment (Public Information On Offences)

Thursday 3rd April 2008

The Rev Fred Nile, Leader of the Christian Democratic Party, gave the following address in State Parliament last night:

“I wish to make some brief remarks in support of the Food Amendment (Public Information on Offences) Bill 2008. Along with the other members I congratulate the Government on the legislation, a first in Australia. For the first time the legislation will require the publishing of information about convictions and will include information in a register about persons found guilty by a court. I note we have received 22 proposed amendments to the legislation from the Greens, that is almost a new bill. I believe this legislation should be given a trial period that could be considered its first stage of operation. The Government and the House could then consider a second legislative stage that would require more detail about the quality of food in restaurants. That is my position in this matter. The Christian Democratic Party supports the bill”.