Consumer Warning: Bucking Bull is Bucking Digusting

PICS: The Bucking Bull at Mt Ommaney
with the mystery hair visible towards
the end of the black knife.

The Bucking Bull Roast & Grill at Mt Ommaney was caught out at lunchtime today serving up a Kids Combo with human or animal hair embedded in the chips.

It looked disgusting and makes you wonder what the bucking hell the Bucking Bull is doing as part of its quality control.

Consumers should always check their food purchases especially at the Bucking Bull in Brisbane's Centenary suburbs where a little hair goes a long way - right to the bottom of the chip box!

Australian Health Practitioner Regulatory Agency treating nursing applicants as idiots

Take the case of New Zealand nurse Joanne Hennings who has been denied nursing registration in Australia because she did not do her high schooling and nursing qualification in Australia.

Despite the fact that she has spoken English all her life, Joanne is being forced to undertake an English test by the Australian authorities.

The clowns who have come up with this requirement should be booted out of public administration in Australia.

And worse still, Nursing and Midwifery Board spokeswoman Nicole Newton is publicly defending this idiotic process.

Ms Newton, don't you know that New Zealanders actually speak English, almost exactly as we do?

Your 18th century views should be hit for sux!

LNP cover-up over asbestos policy

Minister for Education and Training

The Honourable Geoff Wilson

02/09/2010

LNP Asbestos Cover-up: Swept asbestos under the rug for 15 years

Asbestos fell from classroom ceilings and was continued to be used in school buildings for more than a decade, despite education and health officials bringing the dangers of asbestos to a former Liberal National Party government's attention.

Minister for Education and Training Geoff Wilson revealed in parliament today that the Opposition ignored deteriorating asbestos and continued building schools with asbestos for 15 years.

"It was only under a Labor Government that asbestos was banned from 1990," Mr Wilson said.

"The last time the Opposition were in power, the need for a policy on asbestos in schools was brought to their attention several times, but they did not act.

"The LNP Member for Moggill has outed himself as a political hypocrite continuing to criticise the Government's handling of a Liberal National Party mess.

"Government's were first notified of the potential dangers of asbestos as early as 1974.

"In 1982, an Australian National Health and Medical Research Council report on the health hazards of asbestos recommended buildings containing asbestos be registered and regular inspections carried out.

"In 1984 the Queensland Association of Teachers in Independent Schools called for an urgent impact study into the use of asbestos in schools and a national survey by the Australian Teachers' Federation found nearly 300 Queensland classrooms contained asbestos in deteriorating conditions.

"In 1984 Labor called for a register of where asbestos materials were in public buildings.

"But the LNP Education Minister at the time simply labelled these findings as 'rubbish'," he said.

"The Director General of Education said the claims were 'emotive' and not based on expert opinion.

"But they never considered commissioning an expert to look into the claims - they continued to sweep the issue under the rug.

Mr Wilson said the Opposition ignored the dangers of asbestos from the 1970s, when Australia was made aware of the associated health risks, and they still made no attempt to act in 1989 when the Queensland Teachers' Union called for a policy on the identification of asbestos hazards.

"In 1989 the Teacher's Union recommended all buildings be urgently inspected and a register be kept.

"It took a Labor Government to listen to industry concerns and take action, ban asbestos and set-up a register.

"Since then Queensland has continued to lead the charge in asbestos management publishing BEMIRs (Built Environment Materials Information Register) for every public building including schools identifying every location of asbestos.

"We have also established an Asbestos Experts Reference Panel and Stakeholders Reference Panel to provide expert advice on the management of products containing asbestos in state schools.

"Contractors found to have contravened school asbestos regulations have been put on notice and will be dealt with severely including complete bans from future DET work.

"More than $100 million dollars has been spent over recent years removing asbestos products from schools and this program will continue.

"The Bligh Labor Government commissioned independent asbestos industry expert John Gaskin to review asbestos safety and removal procedures.

"Also established a Chief Asbestos Safety Advisor and a Chief Asbestos Health Advisor to support and investigate Queensland state schools asbestos issues.

"The Bligh Labor Government is cleaning up the LNP's mess with an annual building maintenance inspection and asbestos removal program.

"Every Queensland State School roof containing asbestos has been safely removed and replaced by the Labor Government.

Asbestos was used in a wide range of products manufactured between the 1940s and 1980s.

The Department of Public Works records state buildings or other structures built before 1990 are presumed to have been constructed using products and materials that may contain asbestos.

Asbestos was finally banned from building products in 1989.

It is estimated that one third of all private dwellings and commercial buildings contain some asbestos related building material.

8yo Goodna boy mauled by Police dog this morning

Does anyone know where this incident occurred? Email: PaulGTully@gmail.com

Queensland Police Media reports:

Incident involving police dog

Goodna

An eight-year-old boy was taken to the Mater Children's Hospital this morning after he was bitten by a police dog.

The incident happened about 7am during the execution of a search warrant at a Goodna residence.

Initial investigations indicate the boy returned home during the search, and wandered into a room being searched by the police dog.

The child screamed and was bitten on the upper leg before the dog could be restrained.

Police immediately commenced first aid and contacted the Queensland Ambulance Service to transport the boy to the Mater Children's Hospital, where he is presently receiving treatment.

The QPS Ethical Standards Command is overviewing the incident.

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Fair Trading launches dodgy motor dealer hotline

Minister for Tourism and Fair Trading

The Honourable Peter Lawlor

02/09/2010

Fair Trading launches dodgy motor dealer hotline

Fair Trading has today launched a hotline for consumers to report unlicensed motor dealers who are not operating within the law.

Fair Trading Minister Peter Lawlor said the hotline was developed as phase two of the Operation Turner investigation, launched in March 2010, which targeted backyard motor dealers and odometer tamperers.

"It's time for the community to get together to eliminate these dodgy motor dealers," Mr Lawlor said.

"I encourage anyone considering buying a used car to call

3115 1726 to report any suspect safety certificate scams, unlicensed motor dealing or odometer concerns.

"The types of vehicles sold by unlicensed motor dealers are often of a lower quality and may be repairable write-off vehicles that have been significantly damaged in accidents, repaired and sold to unsuspecting consumers.

"Consumers spending thousands of dollars to purchase a vehicle deserve to deal with people who play by the rules."

Fair Trading issues licences for a range of occupations - from motor dealers to real estate agents - to ensure those working in the industry are professional and suited to the job. As a result, consumers are protected.

Working unlicensed in the motor trade industry is a serious breach of the Property Agents and Motor Dealers Act.

These backyard motor dealers do not pay licensing fees, have no overheads, and so have an unfair advantage over licensed motor dealers.

Mr Lawlor said that Operation Turner has so far prosecuted 10 people who were fined $51,000 for unlicensed motor dealing and odometer tampering.

"When purchasing a second hand car, Fair Trading encourages buyers to have it independently inspected by a mechanic," he said.

"It is important a Register of Encumbered Vehicles (REVS) check is carried out, and a Transport and Main Roads Vehicle Check (Vcheck).

"These checks help the buyer understand the vehicle's history and whether there is any outstanding money owing on the vehicle.

"The message is clear - if you're considering buying a second-hand car, then remember this number -3115 1726."

To make a complaint about anyone involved in safety certificate scams, unlicensed trading or odometer tampering call 07 3115 1726, or go to the website, www.fairtrading.qld.gov.au

Media Release: Plan for new State of North Queensland fails

A proposal for a new state of North Queensland failed at the Local Government Conference in Mackay today.

The motion came from the Richmond Shire Council in Far North Queensland.

It was defeated by 123 votes to 74.

Long-serving Ipswich Councillor Paul Tully opposed the motion saying if the new state ever seceded from Australia Bob Katter would want to be the President of the Republic of North Queensland.

"Bob's ego is already as big as North Queensland, so just imagine if he ever became President Katter.

"The Premier Anna Bligh has already ruled out a new state, so this motion is a waste of time," Cr Tully said.

Conference speakers from southern Queensland said Australia needed fewer states and not more.

Cr Paul Tully - 07 3818 6900