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FIRST SESSION OF THE FIFTY-FIFTH PARLIAMENT
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VOTES AND PROCEEDINGS
No. 197
TUESDAY 6 MAY 2014
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MEETING OF THE HOUSE
The House met at 12.00 noon pursuant to adjournment. The Speaker took the Chair, read the prayer and
acknowledged the traditional owners, thanking them for their custodianship of country.
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MINISTERIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
(1)
Mr Anthony Roberts, on behalf of Mr Mike Baird, informed the House that on 17 April 2014,
the Honourable Barry Robert O’Farrell submitted his resignation as Premier to Her Excellency the
Governor. Her Excellency then commissioned the Honourable Michael Bruce Baird to form a new
Ministry.
On the same day Michael Bruce Baird was sworn as a member of the Executive Council and as Premier,
Andrew John Stoner was sworn as a member of the Executive Council and as Deputy Premier, Gladys
Berejiklian was sworn as a member of the Executive Council and as Minister for Transport, and Adrian
Piccoli was sworn as a member of the Executive Council and as Minister for Education.
On 23 April 2014, Michael Bruce Baird was also sworn as Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for
Western Sydney and 21 other members were appointed by Her Excellency the Governor as members of
the Executive Council and/or to the offices indicated:
The Honourable Andrew John Stoner MP
Minister for Trade and Investment, Minister for Regional Infrastructure and Services, Minister for
Tourism and Major Events, Minister for Small Business, and Minister for the North Coast
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The Honourable Gladys Berejiklian MP
Minister for the Hunter
The Honourable Michael Joseph Gallacher MLC
Minister for Police and Emergency Services, Minister for Industrial Relations, Minister for the Central
Coast, and Vice-President of the Executive Council
The Honourable Duncan John Gay MLC
Minister for Roads and Freight
The Honourable Anthony John Roberts MP
Minister for Resources and Energy, and Special Minister of State
The Honourable Jillian Gell Skinner MP
Minister for Health, and Minister for Medical Research
The Honourable Andrew James Constance MP
Treasurer
The Honourable Prudence Jane Goward MP
Minister for Planning, and Minister for Women
The Honourable Bradley Ronald Hazzard MP
Attorney General, and Minister for Justice
The Honourable Gabrielle Cecelia Upton MP
Minister for Family and Community Services
The Honourable Katrina Ann Hodgkinson MP
Minister for Primary Industries, and Assistant Minister for Tourism and Major Events
The Honourable Kevin John Humphries MP
Minister for Natural Resources, Lands and Water, and Minister for Western NSW
The Honourable John George Ajaka MLC
Minister for Ageing, Minister for Disability Services, and Minister for the Illawarra
The Honourable Stuart Laurence Ayres MP
Minister for Fair Trading, Minister for Sport and Recreation, and Minister Assisting the Premier on
Western Sydney
The Honourable Victor Michael Dominello MP
Minister for Citizenship and Communities, Minister for Aboriginal Affairs, Minister for Veterans Affairs,
and Assistant Minister for Education
The Honourable Robert Gordon Stokes MP
Minister for the Environment, Minister for Heritage, and Assistant Minister for Planning
The Honourable Troy Wayne Grant MP
Minister for Hospitality, Gaming and Racing, and Minister for the Arts
The Honourable Dominic Francis Perrottet MP
Minister for Finance and Services
The Honourable Paul Lawrence Toole MP
Minister for Local Government
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The Honourable Jai Travers Rowell MP
Minister for Mental Health, and Assistant Minister for Health.
(2)
Mr Anthony Roberts informed the House of the representation of Legislative Council ministers
in the Assembly:
The Minister for Transport representing the Minister for Roads and Freight.
The Minister for Family and Community Services representing the Minister for Ageing, Minister for
Disability Services, and Minister for the Illawarra.
(4)
Mr Anthony Roberts also informed the House that on 6 May 2014, the following members were
appointed as Parliamentary Secretaries, to the offices indicated:
Mr Giovanni Domenic Barilaro MP
Parliamentary Secretary for Small Business and Regional Development
Mr Craig Asbjorn Baumann MP
Parliamentary Secretary for Regional Planning
The Honourable David Clarke MLC
Parliamentary Secretary for Justice
The Honourable Catherine Eileen Cusack MLC
Parliamentary Secretary for Tertiary Education and Skills
Mr David Andrew Elliott MP
Parliamentary Secretary to the Premier for Youth, Homelessness and the Centenary of ANZAC
Mr Matthew John Kean MP
Parliamentary Secretary for Communities
The Honourable Charlie John Stuart Lynn MLC
Parliamentary Secretary for Veterans Affairs
Mr Daryl William Maguire MP
Parliamentary Secretary to the Premier for Rural and Regional Affairs
The Honourable Melinda Jane Pavey MLC
Parliamentary Secretary for Regional and Rural Health
Mr Geoffrey Keith Provest MP
Parliamentary Secretary for Police and Emergency Services
Mr Mark Raymond Speakman MP
Parliamentary Secretary for Treasury
Mrs Leslie Gladys Williams MP
Parliamentary Secretary for Renewable Energy
Mr Raymond Craig Williams MP
Parliamentary Secretary for Transport and Roads.
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GOVERNMENT ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mr Anthony Roberts, on behalf of Mr Mike Baird, informed the House of the appointment on 23 April
2014 of Anthony John Roberts as Leader of the House, and of the election on 6 May 2014 of Andrew
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Stuart Cornwell as Government Whip and of Gareth James Ward as Deputy Government Whip.
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NOTICES OF MOTIONS (GENERAL NOTICES)
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PRIVATE MEMBERS’ STATEMENTS
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The Acting Speaker (Mr Lee Evans) obtained the concurrence of the House to permit Mr Victor
Dominello to conclude his private members’ statement after 1.30 pm.
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The Acting Speaker (Mr Lee Evans) left the Chair at 1.33 pm.
The Speaker resumed the Chair at 2.15 pm.
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ASSUMPTION OF THE ADMINISTRATION
LIEUTENANT-GOVERNOR
OF
THE
GOVERNMENT
BY
THE
The Speaker reported the following message from His Excellency the Lieutenant-Governor:
T F BATHURST
Lieutenant-Governor
Office of the Governor
Sydney, 28 March 2014
The Honourable Thomas Frederick Bathurst, Lieutenant-Governor of the State of New South Wales, has
the honour to inform the Legislative Assembly that, consequent on the Governor of New South Wales,
Professor Marie Bashir, being absent from the State, he has assumed the administration of the
Government of the State.
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RE-ASSUMPTION OF THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE GOVERNMENT BY THE
GOVERNOR
The Speaker reported the following message from Her Excellency the Governor:
MARIE BASHIR
Governor
Office of the Governor
Sydney, 31 March 2014
Professor Marie Bashir, Governor of New South Wales has the honour to inform the Legislative
Assembly that she has re-assumed the administration of the Government of the State.
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MESSAGE FROM THE GOVERNOR
The Speaker reported a message from Her Excellency the Governor assenting to the following bill:
1 April 2014
Act No. 8
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Child Protection Legislation Amendment Bill.
ASSUMPTION OF THE ADMINISTRATION
LIEUTENANT-GOVERNOR
OF
THE
GOVERNMENT
BY
THE
The Speaker reported the following message from His Excellency the Lieutenant-Governor:
T F BATHURST
Lieutenant-Governor
Office of the Governor
Sydney, 27 April 2014
The Honourable Thomas Frederick Bathurst, Lieutenant-Governor of the State of New South Wales, has
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the honour to inform the Legislative Assembly that, consequent on the Governor of New South Wales,
Professor Marie Bashir, being absent from the State, he has assumed the administration of the
Government of the State.
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RE-ASSUMPTION OF THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE GOVERNMENT BY THE
GOVERNOR
The Speaker reported the following message from Her Excellency the Governor:
MARIE BASHIR
Governor
Office of the Governor
Sydney, 28 April 2014
Professor Marie Bashir, Governor of New South Wales has the honour to inform the Legislative
Assembly that she has re-assumed the administration of the Government of the State.
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DEATH OF NEVILLE KENNETH WRAN, A FORMER MINISTER OF THE CROWN
The Speaker informed the House of the death, on 20 April 2014, of the Honourable Neville Kenneth
Wran, a former Premier of the State, and that on behalf of the House, she extended to the family the deep
sympathy of the Legislative Assembly in the loss sustained.
Members and officers stood as a mark of respect.
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DEPUTY SERJEANT-AT-ARMS
The Speaker announced that Cheryl Joy Samuels had been appointed Deputy Serjeant-at-Arms on and
from 14 April 2014.
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EDITOR OF DEBATES
The Speaker announced that Scott Fuller had been appointed Editor of Debates on and from 23 April
2014.
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MINISTERIAL ARRANGEMENT
Mr Mike Baird informed the House that the Attorney General, and Minister for Justice would answer
questions today on Police and Emergency Services, Industrial Relations, and the Central Coast.
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PARLIAMENTARY CONTRIBUTORY SUPERANNUATION FUND TRUSTEES
Mr Anthony Roberts moved, That in accordance with section 14 (1) (b) of the Parliamentary Contributory
Superannuation Act 1971, Bradley Ronald Hazzard be appointed as a trustee of the Parliamentary
Contributory Superannuation Fund in place of George Souris.
Question put and passed.
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NOTICES OF MOTIONS
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NOTICES OF MOTIONS SOUGHT TO BE ACCORDED PRIORITY
Mr Ray Williams—New South Wales Economy.
Mr John Robertson—Political Donations.
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MINISTERIAL STATEMENT—DEATH OF NEVILLE KENNETH WRAN
Mr Mike Baird made a statement in relation to the death of the Honourable Neville Kenneth Wran.
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Mr John Robertson also addressed the House.
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QUESTION TIME
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Disorder: At 2.47 pm, the Speaker directed Mr Clayton Barr to leave the Chamber until the conclusion of
Question Time.
Disorder: By direction of the Speaker, Ms Cherie Burton was removed from the Chamber by the Deputy
Serjeant-at-Arms.
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(1)
Following a request from Mr Kevin Anderson pursuant to standing order 131 (3), the Deputy
Premier, Minister for Trade and Investment, Minister for Regional Infrastructure and Services, Minister
for Tourism and Major Events, Minister for Small Business, and Minister for the North Coast provided
additional information.
(2)
Following a request from Ms Melanie Gibbons pursuant to standing order 131 (3), the Minister
for Planning, and Minister for Women provided additional information.
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PAPERS
(1)
2007.
Mrs Jillian Skinner tabled the report on the Statutory Review of the Assisted Reproductive Act
(2)
Mr Andrew Constance tabled:
Half Yearly reports for the period ended 31 December 2013 of – Ausgrid; Delta Electricity; Endeavour
Energy; Essential Energy; Forestry Corporation; Hunter Water Corporation; Landcom (trading as Urban
Growth NSW); Macquarie Generation; Newcastle Port Corporation; Port Kembla Port Corporation; State
Water Corporation; Superannuation Administration Corporation (trading as Pillar Administration);
Sydney Ports Corporation; Sydney Water Corporation; and TransGrid.
(3)
Mr Victor Dominello tabled the report of the Community Relations Commission entitled
“Community Relations Report 2013”.
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UNPROCLAIMED LEGISLATION
The Speaker tabled a list of legislation unproclaimed 90 days after assent as at 6 May 2014.
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OMBUDSMAN
The Speaker, in accordance with section 31AA of the Ombudsman Act 1974, announced receipt of the
report of the NSW Ombudsman entitled “Review of the NSW Child Protection System: Are things
improving?”, dated April 2014 (received 10 April 2014).
Ordered to be printed.
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COMMUNITY SERVICES (COMPLAINTS, REVIEWS AND MONITORING) ACT
The Speaker, in accordance with 34I of the Community Services (Complaints, Reviews and Monitoring)
Act 1993, announced receipt of the report of the NSW Child Death Review Team entitled “Causes of
death of children with a child protection history 2002-2011”, dated April 2014 (received 10 April 2014).
Ordered to be printed.
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FORESTRY ACT
The Speaker, in accordance with section 69H of the Forestry Act 2012, announced receipt of:
NSW Forest Agreements and Integrated Forestry Approvals Implementation Report for the Upper North
East, Lower North East, Eden, Southern, Riverina Red Gum, and Brigalow-Nandewar regions for the year
ended 30 June 2011 (received 17 April 2014).
NSW Forest Agreements and Integrated Forestry Approvals Implementation Report for the Upper North
East, Lower North East, Eden, Southern, Riverina Red Gum, South Western Cypress, and BrigalowNandewar regions for the year ended 30 June 2012 (received 17 April 2014).
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DISCLOSURES BY MEMBERS
The Speaker tabled the Supplementary Ordinary Returns by Members of the Legislative Assembly as at
31 December 2013.
Ordered to be printed.
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DEPARTMENT OF THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY
The Speaker tabled an erratum to the Report of the Department of the Legislative Assembly for the year
ended 30 June 2013.
Ordered to be incorporated in the report.
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AUDITOR-GENERAL
The Clerk, in accordance with section 63C of the Public Finance and Audit Act 1983, announced receipt
of the Performance Audit Reports of the Auditor-General entitled:
“Fitness of firefighters: Fire and Rescue NSW and NSW Rural Fire Service”, dated April 2014 (received
1 April 2014).
“Management of Volunteers: New South Wales State Emergency Service”, dated April 2014 (received 15
April 2014).
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LAW ENFORCEMENT AND NATIONAL SECURITY (ASSUMED IDENTITIES) ACT
The Clerk, in accordance with section 35 of the Law Enforcement and National Security (Assumed
Identities) Act 2010, announced receipt of the Assumed Identities reports for the year ended 30 June 2013
of: Australian Federal Police; Australian Taxation Office; Corrective Services NSW; Independent
Commission Against Corruption; New South Wales Crime Commission; and the Police Integrity
Commission (received 2 April 2014).
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PUBLIC ACCOUNTS COMMITTEE
The Clerk announced receipt of the Government response to Report 11/55 of the Public Accounts
Committee entitled “Efficiency and effectiveness of the Audit Office of New South Wales” (received 2
April 2014).
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COMMITTEE ON THE OMBUDSMAN, THE POLICE INTEGRITY COMMISSION AND THE
CRIME COMMISSION
The Clerk announced receipt of the Government response to Report 7/55 of the Committee on the
Ombudsman, the Police Integrity Commission and the Crime Commission entitled “2013 general
meetings with the Police Integrity Commission, the Inspector of the Police Integrity Commission, the
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NSW Crime Commission, the Information and Privacy Commission, the NSW Ombudsman, the Child
Death Review Team” (received 10 April 2014).
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PASSENGER TRANSPORT ACT
The Clerk, in accordance with section 46D of the Passenger Transport Act 1990, announced receipt of the
Office of Transport Safety Investigations Report entitled “Bus Safety Report, Bus Fires in New South
Wales in 2013” (received 15 April 2014).
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LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE ON LAW AND SAFETY
The Clerk announced receipt of a further Government response to Report 1/55 of the Legislative
Assembly Committee on Law and Safety entitled “Inclusion of donor details on the register of births” and
the Government response to Report 2/55 of the Legislative Assembly Committee on Law and Safety
entitled “Managing donor conception information” (received 16 April 2014).
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SOCIAL POLICY COMMITTEE
The Clerk announced receipt of the Government response to Report 2/55 of the Social Policy Committee
entitled “Provision of alcohol to minors” (received 23 April 2014).
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LEGISLATION REVIEW COMMITTEE
Mr Stephen Bromhead, Chair, tabled the report of the Legislation Review Committee entitled
“Legislation Review Digest No. 54/55”, dated 6 May 2014.
Ordered to be printed.
Mr Stephen Bromhead also tabled the minutes of the committee meeting regarding Legislation Review
Digest No. 53/55.
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STATUTORY RULES AND INSTRUMENTS
The Clerk tabled notices of the making of the following statutory rules and instruments published on the
Legislation Website (LW) or in the Government Gazette (GG):
(1)
For the week ended 28 March 2014
Criminal Procedure Act 1986—Criminal Procedure Amendment (Forum Sentencing Intervention
Program) Regulation 2014 (LW 28 March 2014).
Local Court Act 2007—Local Court Rules (Amendment No. 5) 2014 (LW 28 March 2014).
Petroleum (Onshore) Act 1991—Petroleum (Onshore) Amendment Regulation 2014 (LW 26 March
2014).
University of New South Wales 1989—University of New South Wales Amendment By-law 2014 (LW
28 March 2014).
Workers Compensation Act 1987—Workers Compensation Amendment (Latest Index Number)
Regulation 2014 (LW 28 March 2014).
(2)
For the week ended 4 April 2014
District Court Act 1973—District Court Amendment (Probate and Administration) Rule 2014 (LW 4
April 2014).
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Game and Feral Animal Control Act 2002—Game and Feral Animal Control Amendment Regulation
2014 (LW 4 April 2014).
Justices of the Peace Act 2002—Justices of the Peace Amendment (Code of Conduct) Regulation 2014
(LW 4 April 2014).
Liquor Act 2007—Liquor Amendment (Sydney CBD Entertainment Precinct) Regulation 2014 (LW 4
April 2014).
Police Act 1990—Police Amendment (Police Promotions) Regulation 2014 (LW 4 April 2014).
Private Health Facilities Act 2007—Private Health Facilities Amendment (Reportable Incidents)
Regulation 2014 (LW 4 April 2014).
Surveillance Devices Act 2007—Surveillance Devices Regulation 2014 (LW 4 April 2014).
(3)
For the week ended 11 April 2014
Associations Incorporation Act 2009—Associations Incorporation Amendment (Fees) Regulation 2014
(LW 11 April 2014).
Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act 1999—Building and Construction Industry
Security of Payment Amendment (Supporting Statement) Regulation 2014 (LW 11 April 2014).
Co-operative Housing and Starr-Bowkett Societies Act 1998—Co-operative Housing and Starr-Bowkett
Societies Amendment (Fees) Regulation 2014 (LW 11 April 2014).
Community Land Management Act 1989—Community Land Management Amendment (Fees)
Regulation 2014 (LW 11 April 2014).
Conveyancers Licensing Act 2003—Conveyancers Licensing Amendment (Fees) Regulation 2014 (LW
11 April 2014).
District Court Act 1973—District Court Amendment (Electronic Case Management) Rule 2014 (LW 11
April 2014).
Electricity (Consumer Safety) Act 2004—Electricity (Consumer Safety) Amendment (Fees) Regulation
2014 (LW 11 April 2014).
Funeral Funds Act 1979—Funeral Funds Amendment (Fees) Regulation 2014 (LW 11 April 2014).
Home Building Act 1989—Home Building Amendment (Fees) Regulation 2014 (LW 11 April 2014).
Landlord and Tenant (Amendment) Act 1948—Landlord and Tenant Amendment (Fees) Regulation 2014
(LW 11 April 2014).
Legal Profession Act 2004—amendments to the Legal Profession Admission Rules 2005 (GG No. 35 of
11 April 2014, p 1185).
Motor Accidents Compensation Act 1999—Guidelines issued pursuant to section 69 (1)—Claims
Assessment Guidelines (GG No. 35 of 11 April 2014, p 1186).
Motor Dealers Act 1974—Motor Dealers Amendment (Fees) Regulation 2014 (LW 11 April 2014).
Motor Vehicle Repairs Act 1980—Motor Vehicle Repairs Amendment (Fees) Regulation 2014 (LW 11
April 2014).
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Partnership Act 1892—Partnership Amendment (Fees) Regulation 2014 (LW 11 April 2014).
Pawnbrokers and Second-hand Dealers Act 1996—Pawnbrokers and Second-hand Dealers Amendment
(Fees) Regulation 2014 (LW 11 April 2014).
Personal Property Securities (Commonwealth Powers) Act 2009—Personal Property Securities
(Commonwealth Powers) Amendment (Fees) Regulation 2014 (LW 11 April 2014).
Plumbing and Drainage Act 2011—Plumbing and Drainage Amendment (Fees) Regulation 2014 (LW 11
April 2014).
Property, Stock and Business Agents Act 2002—Property, Stock and Business Agents Amendment (Fees
and Contributions) Regulation 2014 (LW 11 April 2014).
Strata Schemes Management Act 1996—Strata Schemes Management Amendment (Fees) Regulation
2014 (LW 11 April 2014).
Tattoo Parlours Act 2012—Tattoo Parlours Amendment (Fees) Regulation 2014 (LW 11 April 2014).
Valuers Act 2003—Valuers Amendment (Fees) Regulation 2014 (LW 11 April 2014).
(4)
For the week ended 18 April 2014
Civil Procedure Act 2005—Practice Note No. 29—Procedures—Contract Determinations (GG No. 36 of
17 April 2014, p 1238).
Conveyancing Act 1919—Conveyancing (Sale of Land) Amendment Regulation 2014 (LW 17 April
2014).
Residential Tenancies Act 2010—Residential Tenancies Amendment Regulation 2014 (LW 17 April
2014).
(5)
For the week ended 25 April 2014
Bail Act 2013—Bail Amendment Regulation 2014 (LW 24 April 2014).
Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979—Environmental Planning and Assessment
Amendment (Subdivision Works) Regulation 2014 (LW 24 April 2014).
University of Wollongong Act 1989—University of Wollongong Amendment By-law 2014 (LW 24 April
2014).
(6)
For the week ended 2 May 2014
District Court Act 1973—Practice Note DC (Civil) No. 12—Coal Miners' Workers Compensation List
(GG No. 39 of 24 April 2014, p 1280).
Intoxicated Persons (Sobering Up Centres Trial) Act 2013—Intoxicated Persons (Sobering Up Centres
Trial) Amendment (Sydney City Catchment Area) Regulation 2014 (LW 2 May 2014).
Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997—Protection of the Environment Operations
(General) Amendment (Licensing Fees) Regulation 2014 (LW 2 May 2014).
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PETITIONS
(1)
The Clerk announced that the following members had each lodged petitions for presentation:
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Mr Alex Greenwich—from certain citizens requesting the improvement and expansion of bus services to
Pyrmont and Ultimo.
Mr Alex Greenwich—from certain citizens requesting extended Kings Cross night train services on
weekends.
Mr Alex Greenwich—from certain citizens requesting the establishment of a public high school in the
Sydney electorate.
Mr Alex Greenwich—from certain citizens requesting legislation for same-sex marriage.
Mr Thomas George—from certain citizens requesting the construction of the Byrrill Creek Dam.
Mr Geoff Provest—from certain citizens requesting the construction of the Byrrill Creek Dam.
Mr Alex Greenwich—from certain citizens opposing the sale of animals in pet shops.
Mr Alex Greenwich—from certain citizens requesting the banning of pig-dog hunting in New South
Wales.
Mr Alex Greenwich—from certain citizens requesting mandatory closed circuit television in all New
South Wales slaughter houses.
Mr Alex Greenwich—from certain citizens requesting a container deposit levy be introduced in New
South Wales.
(2)
The Clerk announced that the following member had lodged a petition for presentation signed by
500 or more persons:
Mr Andrew Gee—from certain citizens requesting gazettal of Lot 45 (The Drip block) and land bordering
the Goulburn River as National Park.
(3)
The Clerk also announced receipt of the following ministerial responses to petitions signed by
500 or more persons:
The Hon. Mike Baird—lodged 19 March 2014—Requesting legislation outlawing human organ
trafficking and organ harvesting without consent—(Mr Richard Amery).
The Hon. Jillian Skinner—lodged 5 March 2014—Opposing cuts to jobs and services at Prince of Wales
Hospital—(Mr Michael Daley).
The Hon. Jillian Skinner—lodged 18 March 2014—Requesting sufficient palliative care services and
additional funds to support training of palliative care workers—(Mr Barry O’Farrell).
The Hon. Michael Gallacher—lodged 25 February 2014—Requesting the allocation of a Drug Unit and
Drug Dog Unit at the Oxley Local Area Command, based in Tamworth—(Mr Kevin Anderson).
The Hon. Brad Hazzard—lodged 25 February 2014—Requesting restoration of Thornton Hall, Penrith as
a community facility—(Mr Stuart Ayres).
The Hon. Robyn Parker—lodged 25 March 2014—Requesting protection for the Old Bar Beach—(Mr
Stephen Bromhead).
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PLACING OR DISPOSAL OF BUSINESS—LAPSING OF GENERAL BUSINESS
The Deputy Speaker advised the House that in accordance with standing order 105 (3), general business
orders of the day (for bills) nos 1 to 3 (Coal Seam Gas Prohibition (Sydney Water Catchment Special
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Areas) Bill, Fernleigh Track Conservation Area Protection Bill, Public Interest Disclosures Amendment
(Extension of Protections) Bill) and general business notices of motions (general notices) nos 2749, 2751
to 2766, 2768 to 2790, and 2792 to 2804, had lapsed.
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NOTICES OF MOTIONS SOUGHT TO BE ACCORDED PRIORITY
(1)
Mr Ray Williams made a statement in support of his notice being accorded priority over the
other business of the House.
(2)
Mr John Robertson also made a statement in support of his notice being accorded priority—
That this House:
(1)
Calls on all members to support a complete ban on campaign donations and the
implementation of a system of full public funding of election campaigns.
(2)
Further calls on all members to back Labor’s “New Standard” policy document that
implements the following:
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
Greater disclosure of members of Parliament pecuniary interests including
those of close family members;
An inspector general of parliamentary standards to enforce disclosure rules;
Publishing Ministers diaries on a monthly basis including all contact by
lobbyists;
Banning secondary employment for members of Parliament; and
Stronger protections for whistle-blowers who report misconduct and
corruption.
Question—That the motion of the member for Hawkesbury be accorded priority—put.
The House divided.
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Mr Anderson, Mr Aplin, Mr Ayres, Mr Barilaro, Mr Bassett, Mr Baumann, Ms Berejiklian, Mr
Bromhead, Mr Brookes, Mr Casuscelli, Mr Conolly, Mr Constance, Mr Coure, Mrs Davies, Mr
Dominello, Mr Doyle, Mr Edwards, Mr Elliott, Mr Evans, Mr Flowers, Mr Fraser, Mr Gee, Ms Gibbons,
Ms Goward, Mr Grant, Mr Gulaptis, Mr Hartcher, Mr Hazzard, Ms Hodgkinson, Mr Holstein, Mr
Humphries, Mr Issa, Mr Kean, Dr Lee, Mr Maguire, Mr Marshall, Mr Notley-Smith, Mr O’Dea, Mr
O’Farrell, Mr Page, Ms Parker, Mr Patterson, Mr Perrottet, Mr Piccoli, Mr Provest, Mr Roberts, Mr
Rohan, Mr Rowell, Mrs Sage, Mr Sidoti, Mrs Skinner, Mr Smith, Mr Souris, Mr Speakman, Mr Spence,
Mr Stokes, Mr Stoner, Mr Toole, Ms Upton, Mr Ward, Mr Webber, Mr R.C. Williams and Mrs Williams.
Tellers: Mr Cornwell and Mr J.D. Williams.
NOES 23
Mr Barr, Ms Burney, Mr Collier, Mr Daley, Mr Furolo, Mr Greenwich, Ms Hay, Mr Hoenig, Ms
Hornery, Mr Lynch, Dr McDonald, Ms Mihailuk, Mr Park, Mr Parker, Mrs Perry, Mr Piper, Mr Rees, Mr
Robertson, Ms Tebbutt, Ms Watson and Mr Zangari.
Tellers: Mr Amery and Mr Lalich.
Question passed.
In the Chair: Mr George.
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MOTION ACCORDED PRIORITY—NEW SOUTH WALES ECONOMY
Mr Ray Williams moved, pursuant to notice, That this House notes that the Government is getting on
with the job of transforming New South Wales by rebuilding the State’s economy and investing in the
three pillars of:
(1)
(2)
(3)
Improving frontline services;
Delivering vital infrastructure; and
Protecting the vulnerable.
Debate ensued.
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It being after 4.00 pm, debate interrupted for government business.
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Motion lapsed.
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LEGAL PROFESSION UNIFORM LAW APPLICATION BILL
The order of the day was read for the resumption of the adjourned debate, on the motion of Mr Greg
Smith, That this bill be now read a second time.
Question again proposed and debate resumed.
Mr Ron Hoenig obtained an extension of time.
Debate continued.
Question put and passed.
Bill read a second time.
Mr Brad Hazzard moved, That this bill be now read a third time.
Question put and passed.
Bill read a third time.
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HOME BUILDING AMENDMENT BILL
Mr Stuart Ayres moved, pursuant to notice, That a bill be now introduced for an Act to amend the Home
Building Act 1989 in connection with the statutory review of that Act; and for other purposes.
Question put and passed.
Bill introduced and read a first time.
Mr Stuart Ayres moved, That this bill be now read a second time.
Debate adjourned (Ms Tania Mihailuk) and the resumption of the debate made an order of the day for a
future day.
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PAYROLL TAX REBATE SCHEME (JOBS ACTION PLAN) AMENDMENT (FRESH START
SUPPORT) BILL
The order of the day was read for the resumption of the interrupted debate, on the motion of Mr Mike
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Baird, That this bill be now read a second time.
Question again proposed and debate resumed.
Mr Barry Collier obtained an extension of time.
Debate continued.
Question put and passed.
Bill read a second time.
Mr Geoff Provest, on behalf of Mr Mike Baird, moved, That this bill be now read a third time.
Question put and passed.
Bill read a third time.
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It being before 7.00 pm, private members’ statements proceeded with.
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PRIVATE MEMBERS’ STATEMENTS
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MATTER OF PUBLIC IMPORTANCE—THREATENED SPECIES IN NATIONAL PARKS
The Deputy Speaker previously informed the House of receipt from Mrs Roza Sage of a notice of a
matter of public importance, namely:
Threatened Species in National Parks.
Discussion ensued and concluded.
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ADJOURNMENT
The House adjourned, pursuant to standing and sessional orders, at 6.57 pm, until tomorrow, at 10.00 am.
Attendance: All members present except Mr Tim Owen.
RONDA MILLER
Clerk of the Legislative Assembly
SHELLEY HANCOCK
Speaker
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