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MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS
No. 175
THURSDAY 28 OCTOBER 2010
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Meeting of the House ............................................................................................................................. 2161
Independent Commission Against Corruption—Report ........................................................................ 2161
Commission for Children and Young People—Report .......................................................................... 2161
NSW Child Death Review Team—Report............................................................................................. 2161
Community Economic Development Conference (Formal Business) .................................................... 2161
National Law Week 2010 (Formal Business) ........................................................................................ 2162
International Nurses Day (Formal Business) ......................................................................................... 2162
Shanghai World Expo 2010 (Formal Business) ..................................................................................... 2162
National Men’s Health Week (Formal Business) ................................................................................... 2163
Salvation Army Red Shield Appeal (Formal Business) ......................................................................... 2163
Croatian Statehood Day (Formal Business) ........................................................................................... 2163
Tamworth Regional Food Tour (Formal Business) ................................................................................ 2164
Fruit ‘n’ Veg Month (Formal Business) ................................................................................................. 2164
Access Community Group’s Youth Connections Program (Formal Business) ...................................... 2164
Country Support Forums (Formal Business) .......................................................................................... 2165
National Child Protection Week (Formal Business) .............................................................................. 2165
United Nations International Literacy Day (Formal Business) .............................................................. 2166
Prostate Cancer Awareness Month (Formal Business) .......................................................................... 2166
St George Illawarra Dragons (Formal Business).................................................................................... 2166
Chilean National Day (Formal Business) ............................................................................................... 2167
Papers—Tabled by Minister................................................................................................................... 2167
Standing Committee on Law and Justice—Report................................................................................. 2167
Petitions .................................................................................................................................................. 2167
Notices of Motions ................................................................................................................................. 2168
Business Postponed ................................................................................................................................ 2168
Answer to Question Without Notice ...................................................................................................... 2168
Disallowance of Statutory Rule—Schedule 1 [4] Clause 80B and Clause 80C (9) of the National
Parks and Wildlife Amendment (Aboriginal Objects and Aboriginal Places) Regulation 2010 ............ 2168
Messages from the Legislative Assembly .............................................................................................. 2169
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Health Services Amendment (Local Health Networks) Bill 2010 .............................................. 2169
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Workers Compensation Legislation Amendment Bill 2010 ....................................................... 2169
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Occupational Licensing (Adoption of National Law) Bill 2010 ................................................. 2170
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Suspension of Standing and Sessional Orders—Carers Week ............................................................... 2170
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Questions ................................................................................................................................................ 2171
Messages from the Legislative Assembly .............................................................................................. 2171
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Courts and Crimes Legislation Amendment Bill 2010 ............................................................... 2171
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Parliamentary Budget Officer Bill 2010 ..................................................................................... 2171
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Road Transport (Vehicle Registration) Amendment (Written-off Vehicles) Bill 2010 .............. 2171
Conduct of Business—Precedence of Government Business ................................................................ 2172
Paper—Tabled by Minister .................................................................................................................... 2172
Suspension of Standing and Sessional Orders—Carers Week ............................................................... 2172
Carers Week ........................................................................................................................................... 2172
Business Postponed ................................................................................................................................ 2173
Central Coast Water Corporation Amendment Bill 2010 ...................................................................... 2173
Papers—Tabled by Minister................................................................................................................... 2173
Business Postponed ................................................................................................................................ 2174
Radiation Control Amendment Bill 2010 .............................................................................................. 2174
Special Adjournment .............................................................................................................................. 2174
Radiation Control Amendment Bill 2010 .............................................................................................. 2174
Plantations and Reafforestation Amendment Bill 2010 ......................................................................... 2174
Message from the Legislative Assembly—Firearms Legislation Amendment Bill 2010 ...................... 2175
Adjournment .......................................................................................................................................... 2175
Attendance ............................................................................................................................................. 2176
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MEETING OF THE HOUSE
The House met at 11.00 am according to adjournment. The President took the Chair and read the prayers.
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INDEPENDENT COMMISSION AGAINST CORRUPTION—REPORT
The President, according to the Independent Commission Against Corruption Act 1988, tabled the annual
report of the Independent Commission Against Corruption for year ended 30 June 2010.
The President further announced that under the Act the report was authorised to be made public this day.
Ordered, on motion of Mr Primrose: That the report be printed.
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COMMISSION FOR CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE—REPORT
The President, according to the Commission for Children and Young People Act 1998, tabled the annual
report of the Commission for Children and Young People for year ended 30 June 2010.
The President further announced that under the Act the report was authorised to be made public this day.
Ordered, on motion of Mr Primrose: That the report be printed.
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NSW CHILD DEATH REVIEW TEAM—REPORT
The President, according to the Commission for Children and Young People Act 1998, tabled the annual
report of the NSW Child Death Review Team for 2009—Volume 1: External causes of death, Volume 2:
Diseases and morbid conditions.
The President further announced that under the Act the report was authorised to be made public this day.
Ordered, on motion of Mr Primrose: That the report be printed.
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COMMUNITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE (Formal Business)
Mr Catanzariti moved, according to notice: That this House:
(a)
notes that the Community Economic Development Conference, hosted by Industry & Investment
NSW, will be held in Broken Hill from 4 – 6 May 2010,
(b)
acknowledges the importance of consultation and engagement with the community on economic,
social and environmental issues, challenges and opportunities,
(c)
acknowledges the efforts of communities to develop economic development solutions and
investment strategies at a local level to secure regional prosperity, and
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supports the theme of the Conference “Communities in Transition”.
Question put and passed.
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NATIONAL LAW WEEK 2010 (Formal Business)
Ms Robertson moved, according to notice:
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That this House notes that:
(a)
National Law Week 2010 will take place between Sunday 16 May and Saturday 22 May
2010,
(b)
the theme for this year is ‘Law and Justice in your Community’, and this is being marked
by events across New South Wales and Australia,
(c)
there are more than 100 different Law Week events planned right across the state, including
the Law Week Road Show, which was in Albury yesterday, is in Wagga Wagga today, and
will travel through Narrandera, Leeton and Griffith throughout the rest of the week,
(d)
the annual Walk for Justice took place on Monday 10 May 2010 to raise awareness of pro
bono services and raise funds for the Public Interest Law Clearing House, and
(e)
the Legal Information Day in Martin Place on Monday 10 May 2010 was a great success,
and included stalls staffed by the NSW Department of Justice and Attorney General, Legal
Aid NSW, NSW Police, NSW Law Society, NSW Bar Association, Motor Accidents
Authority, Young Lawyers, Alzheimer’s NSW and Red Cross Blood Service.
That this House notes the importance of Law Week in building connections between the legal
system and the community, and in particular making legal advice and information accessible to
people of limited means and in regional and rural New South Wales.
Question put and passed.
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INTERNATIONAL NURSES DAY (Formal Business)
Ms Robertson moved, according to notice: That this House:
(a)
notes that Wednesday 12 May 2010 is International Nurses Day,
(b)
recognises the invaluable contribution that nurses make to New South Wales in hospitals, in the
community and in aged care, and
(c)
wishes all nurses a happy International Nurses Day for 2010.
Question put and passed.
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SHANGHAI WORLD EXPO 2010 (Formal Business)
Mr Moselmane moved, according to notice: That this House:
(a)
notes the Shanghai World Expo 2010, the largest World Expo ever staged, will be held from 1
May to 31 October 2010,
(b)
supports the recruitment of 200 Australians to staff the Australia Pavilion, drawn from many
professions and sectors, including 18 representing New South Wales,
(c)
notes that the presence of New South Wales at the Expo will be enhanced through a number of
business events designed to highlight the State’s strengths in key sectors, including sustainable
design and building, business and financial services, tourism, education, mining and agriculture,
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notes that China is New South Wales’ largest trading partner with bilateral merchandise trade
worth almost $20.5 billion in 2008-09, and that bilateral trade has grown 138 percent over the past
five years, and
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acknowledges the Shanghai World Expo 2010 as an invaluable opportunity to further strengthen
economic and diplomatic engagement within our region and beyond, and to promote New South
Wales as a destination for international investment, trade, tourism, education, events and as a
source of world-class products and services.
Question put and passed.
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NATIONAL MEN’S HEALTH WEEK (Formal Business)
Mr Catanzariti moved, according to notice: That this House notes that:
(a)
National Men’s Health Week will be held from 14 to 20 June 2010 this year,
(b)
Australian men are more likely to get sick from serious health problems, such as cancer, than
Australian women,
(c)
the male mortality rate in Australia is also higher than that of women,
(d)
National Men’s Health Week promotes awareness for important male specific health issues, whilst
acknowledging and celebrating the contribution that men make at work, home and in the
community, and
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all men should be encouraged to make the right choices to improve their lifestyle, wellbeing and
all areas of their physical, mental and emotional health and wellbeing.
Question put and passed.
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SALVATION ARMY RED SHIELD APPEAL (Formal Business)
Mr Moselmane moved, according to notice: That this House notes that:
(a)
the weekend of 29 to 30 May 2010 marked the 2010 Salvation Army Red Shield Appeal,
(b)
much of the more than $3.5 million raised in New South Wales was collected through the tireless
efforts of many thousands of volunteers across the state, and
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the Government acknowledges the hard work of volunteers everywhere, without whom activities
such as fund raising for the Salvation Army would not be possible.
Question put and passed.
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CROATIAN STATEHOOD DAY (Formal Business)
Mr Moselmane moved, according to notice: That this House:
(a)
notes that Friday 25 June 2010 marks Croatian Statehood Day, commemorating the day in 1991
when Croatia declared independence from Yugoslavia,
(b)
recognises the long-standing relationship Australia has with the people of Croatia,
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acknowledges in particular the more than 100,000 Australians who claim Croatian heritage, and
almost 60,000 people living in Australia who were born in Croatia, and
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extends good wishes to all Australians who share a link with Croatia on this significant occasion.
Question put and passed.
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TAMWORTH REGIONAL FOOD TOUR (Formal Business)
Ms Robertson moved, according to notice: That this House notes that:
(a)
the Tamworth Regional Food Tour was held on Wednesday 16 and Thursday 17 June 2010,
(b)
similar tours will be held this year for various industries right across regional New South Wales,
(c)
these tours are connecting producers from regional New South Wales with potential buyers from
metropolitan businesses, and
(d)
the Regional Business Development Tours are strengthening the regional economies of New South
Wales.
Question put and passed.
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FRUIT ‘n’ VEG MONTH (Formal Business)
Mr Catanzariti moved, according to notice:
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That this House notes that:
(a)
Fruit ‘n’ Veg Month will take place between Monday 30 August 2010 and Friday 24
September 2010,
(b)
Fruit ‘n’ Veg Month is a whole of school strategy, based on the Health Promoting Schools,
and
(c)
the objectives of the 2010 Fruit ‘n’ Veg month are to:
(i)
(ii)
(iii)
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increase the awareness of the need to eat more fruit and vegetables,
increase positive perceptions of fruit and vegetables by providing opportunities for
children to taste unfamiliar fruit and vegetables in a meal or snack, and
support familiarity and behaviour change by incorporating nutrition into cross
curriculum lesson plans, the school canteen and whole of school activities.
That this House congratulates schools involved in Fruit ‘n’ Veg month and wishes all students a
happy Fruit ‘n’ Veg Month.
Question put and passed.
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ACCESS COMMUNITY GROUP’S YOUTH CONNECTIONS PROGRAM (Formal Business)
Mr Moselmane moved, according to notice:
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That this House commends children's education charity The Smith Family, the St George Illawarra
Dragons, Wilson’s Holden of Albion Park, Danics Auto and Tyre Service Centre of Albion Park,
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Uracoa Smash Repairs, and Streetwise Safety Specialists for their support of the Access
Community Group’s Youth Connections Program.
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That this House notes that:
(a)
this program will benefit six adolescents who will spend two hours each week learning the
practicalities of overhauling a 1997 model V6 Commodore in preparation of the 2011
demolition derby,
(b)
another six adolescents will be making a documentary about the project, aided by
Australian actor and director David Field, and
(c)
the Access project aims to teach young people at risk of leaving school early, practical
skills that will keep them engaged in education.
Question put and passed.
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COUNTRY SUPPORT FORUMS (Formal Business)
Ms Robertson moved, according to notice: That this House notes that:
(a)
Country Energy is hosting forums across regional New South Wales to provide a helping hand to
energy customers in hardship,
(b)
Country Support Forums are designed to provide information on tools and assistance for reducing
energy consumption to help reduce energy bills,
(c)
a Country Energy Country Support forum will be held in Tamworth on Thursday 2 September
2010 and in Wagga Wagga on Wednesday 15 September 2010, where a range of government and
community sector speakers will present information, and
(d)
these forums are in addition to over $800 million in assistance the New South Wales Government
will provide to energy customers over five years to help pay their bills.
Question put and passed.
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NATIONAL CHILD PROTECTION WEEK (Formal Business)
Mr Moselmane moved, according to notice:
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That this House:
(a)
notes that National Child Protection Week will take place from Sunday 5 September 2010
to Sunday 12 September 2010;
(b)
notes that the theme for this year is “Protecting Children is Everyone's Business”,
(c)
reaffirms that anyone who suspects that a child is being seriously neglected or abused, has
the responsibility to act, by contacting the Department of Community Services or the NSW
Police Force,
(d)
notes the importance of listening to children, to parents, to families, and taking their
concerns seriously, and
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notes that a simple helping hand from a neighbour or relative, reaching out in a time of
need, can help change things for the better for a family in crisis.
That this House congratulates the National Association for the Prevention of Child Abuse and
Neglect (NAPCAN) for its work in organising Child Protection Week.
Question put and passed.
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UNITED NATIONS INTERNATIONAL LITERACY DAY (Formal Business)
Mr Moselmane moved, according to notice:
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That this House notes that:
(a)
Wednesday 8 September 2010 is United Nations International Literacy Day, and
(b)
over 750 million people across the world lack basic literacy skills, two thirds of whom are
women.
That this House supports the aims of International Literacy Day and the United Nations
Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation's (UNESCO) Literacy Decade to promote
universal literacy, and keep child and adult literacy high on the international agenda.
Question put and passed.
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PROSTATE CANCER AWARENESS MONTH (Formal Business)
Mr Catanzariti moved, according to notice: That this House notes that:
(a)
September 2010 is Prostate Cancer Awareness month,
(b)
in 2010, almost 20,000 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer across Australia,
(c)
prostate cancer is the most common cancer in New South Wales, and
(d)
over 80 per cent of new prostate cancer cases occur in men over 60 years of age, with 97 per cent
of prostate cancer deaths occurring in this age group.
Question put and passed.
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ST GEORGE ILLAWARRA DRAGONS (Formal Business)
Mr Moselmane moved, according to notice: That this House:
(a)
congratulates the St George Illawarra Dragons on winning the 2010 NRL Minor Premiership,
(b)
notes that the Dragons have played five games in Illawarra this season, and
(c)
congratulates the Illawarra community for getting out and supporting their local team.
Question put and passed.
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CHILEAN NATIONAL DAY (Formal Business)
Mr Moselmane moved, according to notice: That this House:
(a)
notes that Saturday 18 September 2010 marks Chilean National Day, commemorating the day
when Chile was proclaimed a republic,
(b)
acknowledges the important bond that Australians share with Chile, in particular through the
contributions of Australians of Chilean heritage who have enriched the cultural life of New South
Wales,
(c)
recognises that in New South Wales more than 12,000 people are Chilean born and almost 13,000
have Chilean heritage, and
(d)
wishes all Australians who share a connection with Chile well for this proud celebration.
Question put and passed.
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PAPERS—TABLED BY MINISTER
Mr Robertson tabled the following papers:
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Energy Supply Act 1995—Report of the Department of Industry and Investment entitled “NSW
Solar Bonus Scheme”, dated October 2010.
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Report entitled “Solar Bonus Scheme: Forecast NSW PV Capacity and Tariff Payments”, dated 25
October 2010.
STANDING COMMITTEE ON LAW AND JUSTICE—REPORT
The Chair (Ms Robertson) tabled Report No. 43 of the Standing Committee on Law and Justice entitled
“Review of the exercise of the functions of the Motor Accidents Authority and the Motor Accidents
Council—Tenth Report”, dated October 2010, together with transcripts of evidence, submissions, tabled
documents, correspondence and answers to questions taken on notice.
Ordered: That the report be printed.
Ms Robertson moved, according to standing order: That the House take note of the report.
Motion made (Ms Robertson speaking) and question: That this debate be now adjourned until next sitting
day—put and passed.
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PETITIONS
Scripture classes
Revd Mr Nile presented a petition from 19 citizens of New South Wales stating that the Government’s
plan to introduce ethics classes at the same time as Special Religious Education classes places the new
curriculum in direct competition with scripture classes so that students will be forced to choose between
them and requesting that the House call on the Government to ensure that planned ethics classes are
offered at a separate time from Special Religious Education classes.
Petition received.
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Bondi Road summer clearway
Mr Harwin presented a petition from 52 citizens of New South Wales opposed to the Government’s
decision to reintroduce a summer clearway on Bondi Road from 1 December 2010, and requesting that
the House call on the Government to scrap the clearway and work with the community to find alternative
solutions to local traffic congestion.
Petition received.
Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
Mr Shoebridge presented a petition from 72 citizens of New South Wales requesting that the House
immediately repeal Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 as its operation has
seriously undermined public confidence in the planning system, that an independent planning body be
established to assess essential state infrastructure following genuine consultation with the community, and
that all other development applications will be determined by elected local councils following genuine
consultation with the community.
Petition received.
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NOTICES OF MOTIONS
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BUSINESS POSTPONED
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(1)
Private members’ business item no. 1 in the order of precedence postponed, on motion of Mr
Lynn, until next sitting day.
(2)
Private members’ business item no. 6 in the order of precedence postponed, on motion of Mr
Clarke, until next sitting day.
ANSWER TO QUESTION WITHOUT NOTICE
The President informed the House of the publication in today’s Hansard of an answer to a question
without notice lodged with the Clerk since the last sitting of the House.
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DISALLOWANCE OF STATUTORY RULE—SCHEDULE 1 [4] CLAUSE 80B AND CLAUSE
80C (9) OF THE NATIONAL PARKS AND WILDLIFE AMENDMENT (ABORIGINAL
OBJECTS AND ABORIGINAL PLACES) REGULATION 2010
Question: That the motion of Mr Cohen proceed as business of the House—put and passed.
Mr Cohen moved: That the matter proceed forthwith.
Question put and passed.
Mr Cohen then moved according to notice: That, under section 41 of the Interpretation Act 1987, this
House disallows Schedule 1 [4] in relation to clause 80B and clause 80C (9) of the National Parks and
Wildlife Amendment (Aboriginal Objects and Aboriginal Places) Regulation 2010, published on the
NSW Legislation Website on 24 September 2010 and tabled on 19 October 2010.
Debate ensued.
Question put.
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The House divided.
Ayes 4
Mr Cohen *
Ms Faehrmann
Dr Kaye
Mr Shoebridge *
* Tellers
Noes 27
Mr Ajaka
Mr Borsak
Mr Brown
Mr Catanzariti
Mr Colless
Ms Cotsis
Ms Cusack
Mr Donnelly *
Ms Ficarra
Mr Foley
Miss Gardiner
Mr Gay
Ms Griffin
Mr Harwin *
Mr Khan
Mr Lynn
Mr Mason-Cox
Mr Moselmane
Revd Mr Nile
Ms Parker
Mrs Pavey
Ms Robertson
Ms Sharpe
Mr Veitch
Ms Voltz
Mr West
Ms Westwood
* Tellers
Question resolved in the negative.
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MESSAGES FROM THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY
The President reported the following messages from the Legislative Assembly:
(1)
Health Services Amendment (Local Health Networks) Bill 2010
Madam PRESIDENT
The Legislative Assembly having this day passed a Bill with the long title “An Act to amend the Health
Services Act 1997 to implement a health network system for the purposes of the National Health and
Hospitals Network Agreement; to make consequential amendments to certain other Acts and statutory
rules; and for other purposes” presents the bill to the Legislative Council for its concurrence.
Legislative Assembly
27 October 2010
(2)
RICHARD TORBAY
Speaker
Workers Compensation Legislation Amendment Bill 2010
Madam PRESIDENT
The Legislative Assembly having this day passed a Bill with the long title “An Act to amend workers
compensation legislation to make further provision for determination of compensation and work injury
damages, workplace rehabilitation, medical assessment, appeals and other matters” presents the bill to the
Legislative Council for its concurrence.
Legislative Assembly
27 October 2010
RICHARD TORBAY
Speaker
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Occupational Licensing (Adoption of National Law) Bill 2010
Madam PRESIDENT
The Legislative Assembly having this day passed a Bill with the long title “An Act to apply as a law of
this State a national law relating to the regulation of certain occupations” presents the bill to the
Legislative Council for its concurrence.
Legislative Assembly
28 October 2010
RICHARD TORBAY
Speaker
Leave granted for procedural motions for the first reading, printing, suspension of standing orders and
fixing of sitting day for second reading to be dealt with on one motion without formalities.
Bills, on motion of Mr Veitch, read a first time, printed, standing orders suspended on contingent notice
for remaining stages and second reading of the bills set down as orders of the day for a later hour of the
sitting.
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SUSPENSION OF STANDING AND SESSIONAL ORDERS—CARERS WEEK
On the President calling on the Clerk to read the order of the day, Ms Westwood moved, according to
contingent notice: That standing and sessional orders be suspended to allow a motion to be moved
forthwith that private members’ business item no. 260 outside the order of precedence relating to Carers
Week be called on forthwith.
Debate ensued.
Question put and passed.
Ms Westwood then moved: That private members’ business item no. 260 outside the order of precedence
be called on forthwith.
Question put and passed.
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CARERS WEEK
Ms Westwood moved, according to notice: That this House:
(a)
acknowledges that Sunday 17 October 2010 to Saturday 23 October 2010 is Carers Week,
(b)
recognises and congratulates carers in New South Wales for the significant contribution they make
to supporting people to live at home and participate in the community, and
(c)
congratulates Carers NSW, the peak organisation for carers in New South Wales, for the role they
have played in this year’s Carers Week and throughout the year.
Debate ensued.
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According to sessional order, proceedings interrupted at 12.00 noon for Questions.
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Statement by President
The President made a statement regarding the retirement and service to the Parliament of Mrs Helen
Mantas, cleaner.
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QUESTIONS
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MESSAGES FROM THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY
The President reported the following messages from the Legislative Assembly:
(1)
Courts and Crimes Legislation Amendment Bill 2010
Madam PRESIDENT
The Legislative Assembly having this day agreed to the Bill with the long title “An Act to make
miscellaneous amendments to legislation relating to crimes, court proceedings and other matters” returns
the bill to the Legislative Council without amendment.
Legislative Assembly
28 October 2010
(2)
RICHARD TORBAY
Speaker
Parliamentary Budget Officer Bill 2010
Madam PRESIDENT
The Legislative Assembly has this day agreed to the amendments made by the Legislative Council in the
Bill with the long title “An Act to establish and confer functions on the Parliamentary Budget Officer as
an independent officer of Parliament; to provide for costings of election promises by that Officer; to
repeal the Charter of Budget Honesty (Election Promises Costing) Act 2006; and for other purposes”.
Legislative Assembly
28 October 2010
(3)
RICHARD TORBAY
Speaker
Road Transport (Vehicle Registration) Amendment (Written-off Vehicles) Bill 2010
Madam PRESIDENT
The Legislative Assembly has this day agreed to the amendment made by the Legislative Council in the
Bill with the long title “An Act to amend the Road Transport (Vehicle Registration) Act 1997 and other
legislation with respect to the notification, registration and management of written-off vehicles; to repeal
the Road Transport (General) Amendment (Written-off Vehicles) Act 2007; and for other purposes”.
Legislative Assembly
28 October 2010
RICHARD TORBAY
Speaker
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CONDUCT OF BUSINESS—PRECEDENCE OF GOVERNMENT BUSINESS
Mr Kelly moved, according to contingent notice: That standing and sessional orders be suspended to
allow the moving of a motion forthwith relating to the conduct of business of the House.
Question put and passed.
Mr Kelly then moved: That, notwithstanding anything contained in the standing or sessional orders, for
today only:
(a)
proceedings be interrupted at 3.30 pm, and
(b)
Government business take precedence after 3.30 pm.
Question put and passed.
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PAPER—TABLED BY MINISTER
Mr Veitch, according to the Children’s Court Act 1987, tabled Practice Note No. 2—Children’s Court of
New South Wales—Initiating Report and Service of the relevant portion of the Community Services file
in Care Proceedings.
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SUSPENSION OF STANDING AND SESSIONAL ORDERS—CARERS WEEK
On the Deputy President calling on the Clerk to read the order of the day, Ms Westwood moved,
according to contingent notice: That standing and sessional orders be suspended to allow a motion to be
moved forthwith that private members’ business item no. 260 outside the order of precedence relating to
Carers Week be called on forthwith.
Debate ensued.
Question put and passed.
Ms Westwood then moved: That private members’ business item no. 260 outside the order of precedence
be called on forthwith.
Question put and passed.
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CARERS WEEK
Order of the day read for resumption of the interrupted debate of the question on the motion of Ms
Westwood: That this House:
(a)
acknowledges that Sunday 17 October 2010 to Saturday 23 October 2010 is Carers Week,
(b)
recognises and congratulates carers in New South Wales for the significant contribution they make
to supporting people to live at home and participate in the community, and
(c)
congratulates Carers NSW, the peak organisation for carers in New South Wales, for the role they
have played in this year’s Carers Week and throughout the year.
Debate resumed.
Question put and passed.
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According to resolution of the House this day, proceedings interrupted at 3.30 pm for government
business.
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BUSINESS POSTPONED
(1)
Notice of motion no. 1 on the Notice Paper of government business postponed, on motion of Ms
Sharpe, until a later hour of the sitting.
(2)
Order of the day no. 1 on the Notice Paper of government business postponed, on motion of Ms
Sharpe, until a later hour of the sitting.
CENTRAL COAST WATER CORPORATION AMENDMENT BILL 2010
On the order of the day being read, Ms Sharpe (on behalf of Mr Kelly) moved: That this bill be now read
a second time.
Leave granted for the mover’s second reading speech to be incorporated in Hansard.
Debate ensued.
Question put and passed.
Bill read a second time.
The Deputy President (Revd Mr Nile) left the Chair and the House sat as a committee of the whole for
consideration of this bill.
The committee reported the bill without amendment.
The House adopted the report.
Standing orders having been suspended Thursday 21 October 2010—
Bill, on motion of Ms Sharpe, read a third time.
Bill returned to the Legislative Assembly without amendment.
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PAPERS—TABLED BY MINISTER
Ms Sharpe, according to the Annual Reports (Statutory Bodies) Act 1984, tabled the following reports for
year ended 30 June 2010:
Game Council of New South Wales
Riverina Citrus.
Ordered: That the reports be printed.
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BUSINESS POSTPONED
Order of the day no. 3 on the Notice Paper of government business postponed, on motion of Mr Veitch,
until a later hour of the sitting.
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RADIATION CONTROL AMENDMENT BILL 2010
On the order of the day being read, Mr Veitch (on behalf of Mr Robertson) moved: That this bill be now
read a second time.
Leave granted for the mover’s second reading speech to be incorporated in Hansard.
Debate ensued.
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According to sessional order, proceedings interrupted at 5.00 pm for adjournment.
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The House continued to sit.
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SPECIAL ADJOURNMENT
Mr Veitch moved: That this House at its rising today do adjourn until Tuesday 9 November 2010 at 2.30
pm.
Question put and passed.
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RADIATION CONTROL AMENDMENT BILL 2010
Order of the day read for resumption of the interrupted debate of the question on the motion of Mr
Robertson: That this bill be now read a second time.
Debate resumed.
Question put and passed.
Bill read a second time.
Leave granted to proceed to the third reading of the bill forthwith.
Standing orders having been suspended Tuesday 26 October 2010—
Bill, on motion of Mr Veitch (on behalf of Mr Robertson), read a third time.
Bill returned to the Legislative Assembly without amendment.
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PLANTATIONS AND REAFFORESTATION AMENDMENT BILL 2010
On the order of the day being read, Ms Sharpe (on behalf of Mr Kelly) moved: That this bill be now read
a second time.
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Leave granted for the mover’s second reading speech to be incorporated in Hansard.
Debate ensued.
Question put and passed.
Bill read a second time.
Mr Cohen moved, according to contingent notice: That standing orders be suspended to allow the moving
of a motion forthwith: That it be an instruction to the committee of the whole that they have power to
consider an amendment relating to plantation operations not subject to certain provisions of the Water
Management Act 2000.
Debate ensued.
Question put and negatived.
Leave granted to proceed to the third reading of the bill forthwith.
Standing orders having been suspended Wednesday 20 October 2010—
Bill, on motion of Ms Sharpe, read a third time.
Bill returned to the Legislative Assembly without amendment.
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MESSAGE FROM THE
AMENDMENT BILL 2010
LEGISLATIVE
ASSEMBLY—FIREARMS
LEGISLATION
The Deputy President (Ms Westwood) reported the following message from the Legislative Assembly:
Madam PRESIDENT
The Legislative Assembly having this day agreed to the Bill with the long title “An Act to amend the
Firearms Act 1996 and the Firearms Regulation 2006 to make further provision with respect to the
regulation and control of firearms; and for other purposes” returns the bill to the Legislative Council
without amendment.
Legislative Assembly
28 October 2010
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ADJOURNMENT
Ms Sharpe moved: That this House do now adjourn.
Debate ensued.
Question put and passed.
The House adjourned at 6.10 pm until Tuesday 9 November 2010 at 2.30 pm.
RICHARD TORBAY
Speaker
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ATTENDANCE
All members present, except Mr Obeid.
David Blunt
Deputy Clerk
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Authorised by the Parliament of New South Wales