Weapons Amendment Bill 2011

The Weapons Amendment Bill was introduced into Queensland Parliament by the Bligh Government to tighten laws surrounding the possession and licensing of personal weapons (i.e. guns, knives).

The LNP recognises the proposed changes to the Bill are restrictive and prohibitive to law-abiding Queenslanders and does nothing to address actual criminal activity.

Shadow Minister for Police, Corrective Services and Emergency Services, John-Paul Langbroek MP, acknowledges the thousands of stakeholders who have tendered their submissions against the Bill.

The LNP will work with all Queenslanders to ensure any new laws are aimed at the areas where there is genuine concern.

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Wigginton release exposes parole flaws

Labor's Attorney- General Paul Lucas must release the crown law advice he claimed he was seeking on the Parole Board's decision to release notorious murderer Tracey Wigginton and commit to make parole board decisions public.

LNP Shadow Minister for Corrective Services John-Paul Langbroek said the public had a right to know the reasoning behind the parole board decision to release offenders like 'Vampire Killer' Tracey Wigginton.

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Labor's illegal firearms potshot on election eve

The State Opposition has slammed Police Minister Neil Roberts for 20 years of inaction on illegal firearms and waiting until an election to finally announce a police squad to deal with the problem.

"Labor's spent the last two decades tightening the screws on law abiding citizens instead of getting serious about the trade and importation of illegal firearms. Retiring Police Minister Neil Roberts has waited until the eve of the election to establish the Illegal Firearms Squad," Shadow Minister for Police John-Paul Langbroek said.

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Parliament e-Petition – Surfers South Oceanway

Petitioning is one of the traditional forms by which citizens can make requests direct to Parliament. A petition is a formal request signed by at least one person and placed before the Parliament with the object of persuading the Parliament to take some particular action. For example, a petition may request the alteration of the general law or the re-consideration of some administrative decision.

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Welcome to my online office!

It is my honour and privilege to serve you in the Queensland Parliament.

Surfers Paradise is a special part of the world. With its playful history, Surfers Paradise has long been considered the heart and soul of the Gold Coast, where entertainment, tourism and business collide and thrive.

As your local representative my goal is to ensure the spirit of Surfers is retained by delivering a world-class transport system, supporting a robust local business and tourism economy, and encouraging sustainable development.

Part of my role as a Member of Parliament is to ensure your needs and the needs of my community are served by the State Government. Since being elected in 2004 I have worked hard to make sure the Gold Coast has a strong voice in Parliament. As a result, I have successfully campaigned for tougher restrictions on underage drinking and bans on dangerous drug implements, as well as initiating other important public health measures which will help improve the health and well-being of Queenslanders.

I am committed to delivering results and representing the people of Surfers Paradise to the best of my ability. In order to achieve this, I rely on your feedback about the issues that affect you in our community. I hope you will use this website to contact me and express your views and ideas.

Thank you for visiting!

John-Paul Langbroek MP

Member for Surfers Paradise

Shadow Minister for Police, Corrective

Services and Emergency Services

Shadow Minister for the Commonwealth Games