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LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY
2015
FIRST SESSION OF THE FIFTY-SIXTH PARLIAMENT
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VOTES AND PROCEEDINGS
No. 22
TUESDAY 25 AUGUST 2015
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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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NOTICES OF MOTIONS (GENERAL NOTICES)
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PRIVATE MEMBERS’ STATEMENTS
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The Acting Speaker (Mr Adam Marshall) left the Chair at 1.30 pm.
The Speaker resumed the Chair at 2.15 pm.
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SPEAKER’S STATEMENT—CENTENARY OF THE FIRST WORLD WAR
The Speaker made a statement in relation to the Centenary of the First World War and the activities of
George Edden, James Ridley, Walter James Rose-Bray and Stanley Redfern McGowen in the period
August to October 2015.
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MESSAGES FROM THE GOVERNOR
The Speaker reported messages from His Excellency the Governor assenting to the following bills:
21 August 2015
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Act No. 17
Act No. 18
Act No. 19
Crimes (Sentencing Procedure) Amendment (Firearms Offences) Bill
Workers Compensation Amendment Bill
State Insurance and Care Governance Bill.
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NOTICE OF MOTION
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NOTICES OF MOTIONS SOUGHT TO BE ACCORDED PRIORITY
Mr Bruce Notley-Smith—State Emergency Service Volunteers.
Mr Luke Foley—Local Government Reform.
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QUESTION TIME
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(1)
Following a request from Mr John Sidoti pursuant to standing order 131 (3), the Premier, and
Minister for Western Sydney provided additional information.
(2)
Following a request from Mr Andrew Gee pursuant to standing order 131 (3), the Minister for
Health provided additional information.
(3)
Following a request from Mr Matt Kean pursuant to standing order 131 (3), the Minister for
Transport and Infrastructure provided additional information.
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Disorder: At 2.51 pm, the Speaker directed Ms Kate Washington to leave the Chamber for two hours.
Disorder: At 3.07 pm, the Speaker directed Mr Clayton Barr to leave the Chamber until the conclusion of
Question Time.
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STANDING ORDERS AND PROCEDURE COMMITTEE
Mr Anthony Roberts moved, That Stephen Bruce Bromhead and Nickola Lalich be appointed to serve on
the Standing Orders and Procedure Committee.
Question put and passed.
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COMMISSION FOR CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE
The Speaker, in accordance with section 35 of the Advocate for Children and Young People Act 2014,
tabled the final report of the Commission for Children and Young People for the period 1 July 2014 to 9
January 2015.
Ordered to be printed.
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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 “Ferry Safety Investigation Report, Sinking of
MV Venture, Cabarita, Port Jackson, 1 March 2015” (received 20 August 2015).
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LEGISLATION REVIEW COMMITTEE
Mr Michael Johnsen, Chair, tabled the report of the Legislation Review Committee entitled “Legislation
Review Digest No. 4/56”, dated 25 August 2015.
Ordered to be printed.
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Mr Michael Johnsen also tabled the minutes of the committee meeting regarding Legislation Review
Digest No. 3/56.
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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 14 August 2015
Children (Community Service Orders) Act 1987—Children (Community Service Orders) Regulation
2015 (LW 14 August 2015).
Children (Interstate Transfer of Offenders) Act 1988—Children (Interstate Transfer of Offenders)
Regulation 2015 (LW 14 August 2015).
Industrial Relations Act 1996—Industrial Relations (General) Regulation 2015 (LW 14 August 2015).
Motor Vehicle Sports (Public Safety) Act 1985—Motor Vehicle Sports (Public Safety) Regulation 2015
(LW 14 August 2015).
Mount Panorama Motor Racing Act 1989—Mount Panorama Motor Racing Regulation 2015 (LW 14
August 2015).
National Parks and Wildlife Act 1974—Notice of reservation of a national park reserving lands as part of
Royal National Park (GG No. 70 of 14 August 2015, p2480).
(2)
For the week ended 21 August 2015
Children (Detention Centres) Act 1987—Children (Detention Centres) Regulation 2015 (LW 21 August
2015).
Crimes (Interstate Transfer of Community Based Sentences) Act 2004—Crimes (Interstate Transfer of
Community Based Sentences) Regulation 2015 (LW 21 August 2015).
Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979—Environmental Planning and Assessment
Amendment (Transitional Part 3A Approvals) Regulation 2015 (LW 21 August 2015).
Passenger Transport Act 1990—Passenger Transport Amendment (Hire Cars in Rural Areas) Regulation
2015 (LW 21 August 2015).
Plant Diseases Act 1924—Plant Diseases (Potato Processing Waste) Order 2015 (GG No. 71 of 21
August 2015, p2657).
Police Act 1990—Police Regulation 2015 (LW 21 August 2015).
Registered Clubs Act 1976—Registered Clubs Regulation 2015 (LW 21 August 2015).
Victims Rights and Support Act 2013—Victims Rights and Support Amendment (Transitional Claims)
Regulation 2015 (LW 21 August 2015).
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PETITIONS
The Clerk announced that the following member had lodged petitions for presentation:
Mr Alex Greenwich—from certain citizens requesting that the Government retain and properly maintain
inner city social housing.
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Mr Alex Greenwich—from certain citizens requesting legislation for same-sex marriage.
Mr Alex Greenwich—from certain citizens opposing the sale of animals in pet shops.
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 the banning of lightweight plastic bags in New
South Wales.
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NOTICES OF MOTIONS SOUGHT TO BE ACCORDED PRIORITY
(1)
Mr Bruce Notley-Smith made a statement in support of his notice being accorded priority over
the other business of the House.
(2)
Mr Luke Foley also made a statement in support of his notice being accorded priority—
That this House:
(1)
Supports restoring integrity to local government by banning property developers and
real estate agents from holding elected office as Councillors.
(2)
Supports restoring integrity to local government by introducing donations and spending
caps for local government elections.
(3)
Welcomes the backflip by the Government on its own 2012 legislation, which permitted
Councillors to vote on matters in which they have a pecuniary interest.
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SUSPENSION OF STANDING ORDERS—LEAVE NOT GRANTED
Mr Michael Daley sought leave to move a motion to suspend standing and sessional orders to permit the
consideration of both notices of motions to be accorded priority at this sitting.
Leave not granted.
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Question—That the motion of the member for Coogee be accorded priority—put and passed.
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MOTION ACCORDED PRIORITY—STATE EMERGENCY SERVICE VOLUNTEERS
Mr Bruce Notley-Smith moved, pursuant to notice, That this House:
(1)
Pays tribute to the State Emergency Services (SES) volunteers for their efforts over the past 24
hours in responding to 579 callouts from across the State.
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In particular recognises SES volunteers in the Sydney Western Region, Sydney Southern Region
and Illawarra South Coast Region.
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Recognises the incredible contribution that thousands of SES volunteers make right across the
State.
Debate ensued.
Mr Gareth Ward, by leave, also spoke to the motion.
Question put and passed.
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It being before 4.00 pm, government business proceeded with.
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RURAL FIRES AMENDMENT (BUSH FIRE PREVENTION) BILL
The order of the day was read for the resumption of the adjourned debate, on the motion of Mr David
Elliott, That this bill be now read a second time.
Question again proposed and debate resumed.
Question put and passed.
Bill read a second time.
Mr David Elliott 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—NATIONAL MEALS ON WHEELS DAY
The Speaker previously informed the House of receipt from Mr Alister Henskens of a notice of a matter
of public importance, namely:
National Meals on Wheels Day.
Discussion ensued and concluded.
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ADJOURNMENT
The House adjourned, pursuant to standing and sessional orders, at 6.30 pm, until tomorrow, at 10.00 am.
Attendance: All members present.
RONDA MILLER
Clerk of the Legislative Assembly
SHELLEY HANCOCK
Speaker
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