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PROOF
LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL
NOTICE PAPER
No. 107
TUESDAY 18 SEPTEMBER 2012
The House meets this day at 2.30 pm
Contents
Government Business—Orders of the Day ....................................................................................................... 6136
Committee Reports—Orders of the Day ........................................................................................................... 6136
Budget Estimates—Take Note Debate .............................................................................................................. 6137
Private Members’ Business ............................................................................................................................... 6137
Items in the Order of Precedence ........................................................................................................... 6137
Items outside the Order of Precedence ................................................................................................... 6141
Bills referred to Select or Standing Committees ............................................................................................... 6197
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GOVERNMENT BUSINESS—ORDERS OF THE DAY
1.
Crimes Legislation Amendment Bill 2012: second reading—Mr Gallacher.
(Standing Orders suspended for remaining stages, Tuesday 11 September 2012)
2.
Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Amendment Bill 2012: resumption of the adjourned debate
(Wednesday 12 September 2012) of the question on the motion of Mr Gay: That this bill be now read a
second time—Mr Gay speaking in reply. (17 minutes remaining)
(Standing Orders suspended for remaining stages, Wednesday 12 September 2012)
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Industrial Relations Amendment (Dispute Orders) Bill 2012: resumption of the interrupted debate
(23 May 2012) of the question on the motion of Mr Pearce: That this bill be now read a second time—
Dr Kaye speaking. (6 minutes remaining)
4.
Retail Trading Amendment Bill 2012: second reading—Mr Gallacher.
(Standing Orders suspended for remaining stages, Tuesday 3 April 2012)
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COMMITTEE REPORTS—ORDERS OF THE DAY
(Debate on committee reports takes precedence after Questions on Tuesdays until 6.30 pm according to
sessional order)
1.
Joint Select Committee on the New South Wales Workers Compensation Scheme: Report No. 1
entitled “New South Wales Workers Compensation Scheme”, dated June 2012: resumption of the
interrupted debate (11 September 2012) of the question on the motion of Mr Borsak: That the House
take note of the report—Mr Borsak speaking (10 minutes remaining)
2.
Privileges Committee: Report No. 61 entitled “The right of reply process”, dated June 2012:
resumption of the adjourned debate (21 June 2012) of the question on the motion of Mr Khan: That the
House take note of the report—Mr Khan speaking (15 minutes)
3.
Committee on the Independent Commission Against Corruption: Report No. 1/55 entitled “Review
of the 2009-2010 and 2010-2011 Annual Reports of the Independent Commission Against Corruption”,
dated June 2012: resumption of the adjourned debate (21 June 2012) of the question on the motion of
Revd Mr Nile: That the House take note of the report—Revd Mr Nile speaking (15 minutes)
4.
Committee on the Independent Commission Against Corruption: Report No. 2/55 entitled “Review
of the 2009-2010 and 2010-2011 Annual Reports of the Inspector of the Independent Commission
Against Corruption”, dated June 2012: resumption of the adjourned debate (21 June 2012) of the
question on the motion of Revd Mr Nile: That the House take note of the report—Revd Mr Nile
speaking (15 minutes)
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5.
Standing Committee on Social Issues: Report No. 46 entitled “Domestic violence trends and issues in
NSW”, dated August 2012: resumption of the adjourned debate (4 September 2012) of the question on
the motion of Mr Blair: That the House take note of the report—Mr Blair speaking (15 minutes)
6.
Committee on Children and Young People: Report No. 1/55 entitled “Review of the 2009-2010
Annual Report and the 2010-2011 Annual Report of the Commission for Children and Young People
and the 2009 Reports of the Child Death Review Team”, dated 13 September 2012: resumption of the
adjourned debate (13 September 2012) of the question on the motion of Mr Blair: That the House take
note of the report—Mr Blair speaking (15 minutes)
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BUDGET ESTIMATES—TAKE NOTE DEBATE
(Debate on Budget Estimates takes precedence after debate on committee reports on Tuesdays
according to sessional order)
1.
Budget Estimates 2012-2013: resumption of the interrupted debate (11 September 2012) of the
question on the motion of Mr Pearce: That the House take note of the Budget Estimates and related
papers for the financial year 2012-2013—Mr Mason-Cox speaking. (4 minutes remaining)
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PRIVATE MEMBERS’ BUSINESS
ITEMS IN THE ORDER OF PRECEDENCE
*4.
Small Business Commissioner and Small Business Protection Bill 2012—resumption of the
interrupted debate (13 September 2012) of the question on the motion of Mr Searle: That this bill be
now read a second time—Mr Lynn speaking. (17 minutes remaining)
(First postponement 16 August 2012)
*5.
Alcoholic Beverages Advertising Prohibition Bill 2012—resumption of the adjourned debate (13
September 2012) of the question on the motion of Revd Mr Nile: That this bill be now read a second
time—Mr Green. (time concluded)
(First postponement 16 August 2012)
6.
DonateLife Week: resumption of the interrupted debate (23 August 2012) of the question on the
motion of Mrs Pavey: That this House notes that:
(a)
DonateLife Week will take place between 19 to 26 February 2012,
(b)
Australia has one of the highest transplant success rates in the world, however New South Wales
has one of the lowest organ donation rates in Australia,
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(c)
as a result of the low rate of organ donation in New South Wales, the Honourable Jillian Skinner
MP, Minister for Health, released a discussion paper in December 2011 seeking public comment
on a range of proposals to boost donation rates in New South Wales, and
(d)
the NSW Police Force and NSW Health have initiated a time saving system for police and
medical practitioners to coordinate urgent organ transportation to ultimately save time and
lives—Ms Ficarra speaking. (Time concluded)
Debate: 1 hour 9 minutes remaining.
(Item no. 525)
7.
Mr Moselmane to move—
1.
2.
That this House:
(a)
condemns the O'Farrell Government for their planned abolition of the Community
Building Partnership Grants.
(b)
notes that the Rockdale electorate has benefited from more than $1.1 million being
directed to many diverse local community organisations since 2009, such as:
(i)
The Girl Guide Association of New South Wales
(ii)
The Anglican Church Diocese of Sydney
(iii) Arncliffe Scots Baseball Club
(iv) Kyeemagh Infants Public School Parents and Citizens Association
(v)
Ramsgate Lifesaving Club
(vi) Rockdale City Council
(vii) Scouts Australia (New South Wales Branch)
(viii) St George Community Services
(ix) St George PCYC
(x)
Sunnyhaven Ltd
(xi) YMCA of Sydney
(xii) St George District Netball Association
(xiii) St George-Randwick Hockey Club
(xiv) Sans Souci Football Club
(xv) St George United Soccer Club
(xvi) St Mark's Preschool
(c)
notes the implications of such a decision will be devastating to the groups and
organisations that rely on this funding for upgrades and improvements to local
community facilities.
That this House calls on the O'Farrell Government to ensure that the Community Building
Partnership Grants are maintained in the upcoming budget.
(Notice given 24 May 2012—item no. 730)
8.
Mr Shoebridge to move—
1.
That this House notes that:
(a)
survivors of sexual abuse within the Catholic Church and other organizations have long
campaigned for a public inquiry,
(b)
internal investigations by churches and other organisations have proven wholly
inadequate in achieving justice for victims of child sexual assault,
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2.
(c)
the existing legal framework has proven incapable of dealing with the ongoing legacy of
sexual abuse within the church and other institutions,
(d)
there is a growing body of evidence that the Catholic Church in particular was aware of
the abuse being committed and chose not to alert authorities or to take other steps to
protect children in its care,
(e)
a truly independent inquiry is the only way to uncover the truth of what happened to
many young people within churches, in orphanages, children's homes and other
organizations,
(f)
the unwillingness of governments to date to take these concerns seriously has further
injured many victims who have been seeking the truth, and
(g)
a Royal Commission is urgently needed to thoroughly investigate this matter of serious
public importance.
That this House calls on the Government to:
(a)
recognise the urgent need for victims and their families to have prompt and meaningful
access to justice, and
(b)
immediately take steps to establish a Royal Commission into religious and other
organizations handling of child sexual abuse.
(Notice given 14 August 2012—item no. 806)
9.
Ms Cusack to move—
1.
2.
That this House notes:
(a)
the passing of Dr Sally Ride, the first American women to fly in space, and
(b)
that Dr Ride’s accomplishments and philosophy serve as an inspiration for a generation
of young women around the world.
That this House calls on the President of the Legislative Council to write to the United States
Consular General expressing condolences for the passing of this remarkable woman whose
character and gifts to the world, particularly women and the study of science, is gratefully
acknowledged and appreciated.
(Notice given 14 August 2012—item no. 812)
10.
Mr Secord to move—
That leave be given to bring in a bill for an Act to amend the Graffiti Control Act 2008 to create a
specific offence relating to racist graffiti.
(Graffiti Control Amendment (Racist Graffiti) Bill)
(Notice given 21 August 2012—item no. 847)
11.
Ms Barham to move—
1.
That, while taking into account the inherent difficulties in accurately measuring the rates of
homelessness, this House notes that:
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(a)
according to the 2006 National Census, at least 27,374 people were considered homeless
in New South Wales,
(b)
according to a 2009 report from the Australian Institute of Health and Wellbeing
(AIHW) entitled “Counting the Homeless”, this figure can be broken down into the
following categories:
(i)
primary homelessness: at least 3,715 people, or 13 per cent of respondents, were
sleeping rough in improvised dwellings,
(ii)
secondary homelessness: at least 16,033 people, or 59% of respondents, were
staying with friends or relatives, or in short term accommodation provided
through formal assistance,
(iii) tertiary homelessness: at least 7,626 people, or 28 per cent of respondents, were
sleeping in facilities providing longer term accommodation such as boarding
houses,
according to the same AIHW report, there is a significant incidence of homelessness
among children and young people in New South Wales, with 10,587 of those counted
aged under 24 (39 per cent),
(c)
2.
3.
4.
(d)
according to the same AIHW report, the number of older homeless people is growing,
with 30 per cent of the homeless in New South Wales aged 45 or older, up from 25 per
cent in 2001,
(e)
it is widely estimated that over 7 per cent of the entire homeless population of New South
Wales are Aboriginal, which is well above the 2.2 per cent of the total New South Wales
Aboriginal population, and
(f)
documented rates of the prevalence of mental health issues in homeless people vary
markedly but an extensive research paper published in 1998 by Hodder, Teeson and
Burich entitled “Down and Out in Sydney” found that 75 per cent of participants in the
study had at least one mental illness, compared to 20 per cent in the general population.
That this House further notes:
(a)
the report of the NSW Auditor General entitled “Responding to Homelessness”, dated
May 2007,
(b)
the report of New South Wales Legislative Council Standing Committee on Social Issues
entitled “Homelessness and low-cost rental accommodation”, dated September 2009,
(c)
the Government’s subsequent response to the report of the Social Issues Committee's
inquiry, dated 2010, and
(d)
the revised National Partnership Agreement on Homelessness signed on 13 April 2012.
That this House strongly supports:
(a)
the continuation of the Premier's Advisory Council on Homelessness, and
(b)
the implementation of the revised Homeless Persons Protocol as soon as possible.
That this House calls for:
(a)
the Premier's Advisory Council on Homelessness to be retained and to meet on a regular
basis,
(b)
all local councils to have a nominated staff member tasked with the responsibility of
ensuring their council adheres to the Homeless Persons Protocol,
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(c)
all local councils to be required to report on local initiatives for addressing homelessness
in their local government area in their annual report,
(d)
a review of the ten Regional Homeless Action Plans that were developed in July 2010,
together with a progress report, and
(e)
the balance of funds allocated to New South Wales under the 2009-10 National
Partnership Agreement on Homelessness to be identified for a funding program to
support local government to meet the needs of homeless people.
(Notice given 10 May 2012—item no. 698)
12.
Mr Ajaka to move—
1.
2.
That this House notes that:
(a)
a dedication ceremony was conducted for The Edward Kenna VC Heavy Vehicle Rest
Area at Pheasants Nest on 8 August 2012,
(b)
the dedication ceremony was held in the presence of Her Excellency Professor Marie
Bashir, Governor of New South Wales, the Member for Wollondilly, the Member for
Blue Mountains and the Member for Lakemba, and
(c)
Mr Edward Kenna VC was a recipient of the Victoria Cross because he was able to lead
his platoon to capture the enemy bunker without any further causalities,
That this House acknowledges:
(a)
the immense degree of bravery of Edward Kenna VC in the 15 May 1945 battle, and
(b)
the Government in supporting the Remembrance Driveway Committee; and establishing
and maintaining Victoria Cross Rest Areas along the Sydney to Canberra Remembrance
Driveway.
(Notice given 16 August 2012—item no. 834)
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ITEMS OUTSIDE THE ORDER OF PRECEDENCE
* 8.
Evidence Amendment (Protection of Journalists’ Sources) Bill 2011: resumption of the adjourned
debate (6 May 2011) of the question on the motion of Mr Shoebridge: That this bill be now read a
second time (5 calendar days from 6 May 2011)—Ms Fazio. (20 minutes)
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11.
Revd Mr Nile to move—
That leave be given to bring in a bill for an Act to amend the Liquor Act 2007 to raise the minimum
drinking age from 18 years to 21 years.
(Liquor Amendment (Drinking Age) Bill)
(Notice given 4 May 2011)
12.
Revd Mr Nile to move—
That leave be given to bring in a bill for an Act to amend the Liquor Act 2007 to require packaged
liquor to contain a health warning about the danger of drinking when pregnant.
(Liquor Amendment (Health Warning for Pregnant Women) Bill)
(Notice given 4 May 2011)
16.
Revd Mr Nile to move—
That leave be given to bring in a bill for an Act to prohibit the advertising of gambling and related trade
marks, brand names and logos; and for other purposes.
(Gambling Advertising Prohibition Bill)
(Notice given 4 May 2011)
18.
Revd Mr Nile to move—
That leave be given to bring in a bill for an Act to amend the Drug and Alcohol Treatment Act 2007 to
further provide for the involuntary rehabilitative care of persons with severe substance dependence; and
for other purposes.
(Drug and Alcohol Treatment Amendment (Rehabilitation of Persons with Severe Substance
Dependence) Bill)
(Notice given 4 May 2011)
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22.
State Senate Bill 2012: resumption of the adjourned debate (16 August 2012) of the question on the
motion of Revd Mr Nile: That this bill be now read a second time (5 calendar days from 16 August
2012)—Mr Ajaka. (20 minutes)
Revd Mr Nile to move—
That leave be given to bring in a bill for an Act to prohibit the advertising of sex services; and for other
purposes.
(Sex Services Advertising Prohibition Bill)
(Notice given 4 May 2011)
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25.
Revd Mr Nile to move—
That leave be given to bring in a bill for an Act to provide for the establishment of the Family Impact
Commission to study the moral, social and economic effects on the family unit of certain laws and
proposed laws and Government expenditure; and for related purposes.
(Family Impact Commission Bill)
(Notice given 4 May 2011)
28.
Revd Mr Nile to move—
That leave be given to bring in a bill for an Act to amend the Summary Offences Act 1988 to prohibit
people wearing full-face coverings in public places.
(Summary Offences Amendment (Full-face Coverings Prohibition) Bill)
(Notice given 4 May 2011)
30.
Revd Mr Nile to move—
That leave be given to bring in a bill for an Act to amend the Adoption Act 2000 to repeal the
amendments made by the Adoption Amendment (Same Sex Couples) Act 2010 that enable couples of
the same sex to adopt children; and for other purposes.
(Adoption Amendment (Same Sex Couples Repeal) Bill)
(Notice given 4 May 2011)
31.
Revd Mr Nile to move—
That leave be given to bring in a bill for an Act to amend the Crimes Act 1900 to prohibit a person
soliciting another for sexual gratification for payment.
(Crimes Amendment (Soliciting Sex for Payment) Bill)
(Notice given 4 May 2011)
32.
Revd Mr Nile to move—
That leave be given to bring in a bill for an Act to amend the Crimes Act 1900 to make it an offence to
publish material that incites or promotes terrorism or other violence.
(Crimes Amendment (Incitement or Promotion of Terrorism and Violence) Bill)
(Notice given 4 May 2011)
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44.
Dr Kaye to move—
That leave be given to bring in a bill for an Act to prohibit the impoundment of water for irrigation or
reticulation, or for commercial, industrial or residential uses, upstream from Seaham Weir on the
Williams River without the approval of both Houses of Parliament.
(Tillegra Dam Prohibition Bill)
(Notice given 5 May 2011)
85.
Dr Kaye to move—
That leave be given to bring in a bill for an Act to extend the terms of reference of the Special
Commission of Inquiry into Electricity Transactions to include inquiring into and reporting on the
cancellation of the relevant transactions and the restoration of public ownership of NSW electricity
retailers.
(Power Industry (Restoration of Public Ownership) Bill)
(Notice given 26 May 2011)
87.
Revd Mr Nile to move—
That leave be given to bring in a bill for an Act to require the public to be notified of the identity and
residential address of convicted child sex offenders; and for other purposes.
(Child Protection (Nicole’s Law) Bill)
(Notice given 26 May 2011)
91.
Revd Mr Nile to move—
That leave be given to bring in a bill for an Act to amend the Classification (Publications, Films and
Computer Games) Enforcement Act 1995 to prohibit the possession of restricted X rated films.
(Classification (Publications, Films and Computer Games) Enforcement Amendment (Banning
Restricted X Rated Films) Bill)
(Notice given 26 May 2011)
94.
Revd Mr Nile to move—
That leave be given to bring in a bill for an Act to require women who are considering terminating a
viable pregnancy to undergo counselling and to view an ultrasound of their unborn child.
(Pregnancy Termination (Mandatory Counselling) Bill)
(Notice given 26 May 2011)
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95.
Revd Mr Nile to move—
That leave be given to bring in a bill for an Act to amend the Crimes Act 1900 to prohibit the
destruction of any child in utero with a detectable heartbeat.
(Crimes Amendment (Pre-natal Termination) Bill)
(Notice given 27 May 2011)
152.
Ms Faehrmann to move—
That leave be given to bring in a bill for an Act to establish the right of persons who are terminally ill to
request assistance from medically qualified persons to voluntarily end their own lives; and for related
purposes.
(Rights of the Terminally Ill Bill)
(Notice given 2 August 2011)
177.
Revd Mr Nile to move—
That leave be given to bring in a bill for an Act to amend the Drug Misuse and Trafficking Act 1985 to
repeal provisions relating to the licensing and operation of the medically supervised injecting centre at
Kings Cross.
(Drug Misuse and Trafficking Amendment (Injecting Centre Repeal) Bill)
(Notice given 5 August 2011)
188.
Marrickville Council: resumption of the interrupted debate (12 August 2011) of the question on the
motion of Ms Sharpe:
1.
2.
That this House notes that:
(a)
Marrickville Council has a proud tradition of supporting day labour for its garbage,
recycling and green waste services,
(b)
Marrickville Council is currently proposing to tender out its green waste services,
(c)
Marrickville Council staff affected by this decision recently held a stop work meeting to
protest against proposed tendering out of green waste services and related loss of workers
entitlements and job losses,
(d)
Marrickville Council staff elected to take industrial action and withdraw their labour for
a 24 hour period and, in response to this action, Marrickville Council immediately
brought in prearranged contract labour to carry out Council’s resource and waste
recovery services, and
(e)
this action to use contracted labour was sanctioned by the Greens Mayor of Marrickville
Council.
That this House condemns the use of contract labour to undermine the rights of workers.
Upon which Mr Borsak has moved: That the question be amended by omitting paragraph 2 and
inserting instead:
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“2.
That this House condemns Marrickville Council Greens Mayor Fiona Byrne for undermining
the rights of workers.
3.
That this House calls on the New South Wales Greens to support the rights of workers in all
industries throughout the State.”
Upon which Dr Kaye has moved: That the question be amended as follows:
No. 1 Omit paragraph 1 (a) and insert instead:
“(a)
Marrickville Council has a proud tradition of supporting day labour for its garbage and
recycling services,”.
No. 2. In paragraph 1 (b), insert “the General Manager of” before “Marrickville Council”.
No. 3 In paragraph 1 (b), omit “is currently proposing” and insert instead “proposed”.
No. 4 In paragraph 1 (d), omit all words after “in response to this action,” and insert instead “the
General Manager of Marrickville Council immediately brought in long term casual labour”.
No. 5 In paragraph 1 (e), insert “not” before “sanctioned”.
No. 6 Insert at the end:
“3.
That this House calls on all parties to condemn the continued existence of the Australian
Building and Construction Commission.”—Ms Sharpe speaking in reply.
Debate: Mover in reply—5 minutes
204.
Mr Brown to move—
That leave be given to bring in a bill for an Act to amend the Fisheries Management Act 1994 to make
further provision with respect to the management and regulation of recreational fishing; to establish a
Recreational Fishing Council; and for other purposes.
(Fisheries Management Amendment (Recreational Fishing) Bill)
(Notice given 12 August 2011)
205.
Mr Shoebridge to move—
That leave be given to bring in a bill for an Act to amend the Firearms Act 1996 to delete section 6B
from the Act so as to prevent persons without a licence or permit to possess or use a firearm from
having access to and the ability to discharge firearms, and for other purposes.
(Firearms Amendment (Gun Safety) Bill)
(Notice given 12 August 2011)
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283.
Mr Shoebridge to move—
That leave be given to bring in a bill for an Act to amend the Roman Catholic Church Trust Property
Act 1936 to provide for the ability of victims of sexual abuse where the abuser is found to be a member
of the Catholic clergy and or another official and or officer in the Church to satisfy judgments awarded
against such abusers as a judgment debt payable from the assets of the Trust and for other related
purposes.
(Roman Catholic Church Trust Property Amendment (Justice for Victims) Bill)
(Notice given 15 September 2011)
333.
Mr Foley to move—
That leave be given to bring in a bill for an Act to prevent the sale, lease or disposal of the assets of an
energy utility, or of its subsidiaries, without the approval of both Houses of Parliament.
(Energy Utilities Protection Bill)
(Notice given 19 October 2011)
414.
Mr Veitch to move—
That leave be given to bring in a bill for an Act to amend the Transport Administration Act 1988 to
make provision with respect to the transfer of rail corridors to community organisations for use as
recreational rail trails.
(Transport Administration Amendment (Rail Trails Community Management) Bill)
(Notice given 24 November 2011)
415.
Mr Shoebridge to move—
That leave be given to bring in a bill for an Act to amend certain legislation to make further provision
with respect to damages recoverable by the relatives or estate of deceased persons.
(Compensation to Relatives Legislation Amendment Bill)
(Notice given 24 November 2011)
416.
Mr Buckingham to move—
That leave be given to bring in a bill for an Act to amend the Gene Technology (GM Crop Moratorium)
Act 2003 to establish a scheme to compensate farmers for losses associated with contamination from
genetically modified crops; and for other purposes.
(Gene Technology (GM Crop Moratorium) Amendment (Farmer Protection) Bill)
(Notice given 24 November 2011)
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426.
Mr Brown to move—
That leave be given to bring in a bill for an Act to amend the Forestry Act 1916 to prohibit the
disruption of lawful forestry operations and related activities.
(Forestry Amendment (Unlawful Disruption of Forestry Operations) Bill)
(Notice given 14 February 2012)
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468.
Crimes Amendment (Possession or Discharge of Firearms in Commission of Offences) Bill 2012:
resumption of the adjourned debate (15 March 2012) of the question on the motion of Mr Borsak: That
this bill be now read a second time (5 calendar days from 15 March 2012)—Dr Phelps. (20 minutes)
Dr Kaye to move—
That leave be given to bring in a bill for an Act to amend the Education Act 1990 to restore equity and
fairness in relation to school funding by restricting the provision of financial assistance to nongovernment schools.
(Education Amendment (Equity and Fairness in School Funding) Bill)
(Notice given 14 February 2012)
503.
Revd Mr Nile to move—
That leave be given to bring in a bill for an Act to constitute the St. Shenouda Coptic Orthodox
Monastery (NSW) Property Trust and to specify its functions, and to provide for the vesting of certain
property in the Trust and for other purposes.
(St. Shenouda Coptic Orthodox Monastery (NSW) Property Trust Bill)
(Notice given 22 February 2012)
583.
Mr Borsak to move—
That leave be given to bring in a bill for an Act to amend the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act
1979 to repeal prohibitions on the use and operation of game parks.
(Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Amendment (Repeal of Game Park Prohibitions) Bill)
(Notice given 27 March 2012)
616.
Dr Kaye to move—
That leave be given to bring in a bill for an Act to require the NSW government to reduce the level of
carbon emissions from electricity generation.
(Towards Zero Carbon Energy Bill)
(Notice given 28 March 2012)
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626.
Ms Faehrmann to move—
That leave be given to bring in a bill for an Act to amend the Road Transport (Safety and Traffic
Management) Act 1999 to make provision with respect to the safety of children travelling on school
buses and to require certain buses to be fitted with seatbelts; and for other purposes.
(Road Transport (Safety and Traffic Management) Amendment (Child Safety on School Buses) Bill)
(Notice given 2 April 2012)
642.
Mr Searle to move—
That leave be given to bring in a bill for an Act to amend certain legislation to give effect to the
recommendations of the NSW Law Reform Commission in its Report 131 Compensation to Relatives.
(Compensation to Relatives Legislation (Dust Diseases) Amendment Bill)
(Notice given 4 April 2012)
694.
Dr Kaye to move—
That leave be given to bring in a bill for an Act to stop the expansion of the coalfired electricity
industry in NSW.
(No New Coal Power Bill)
(Notice given 8 May 2012)
705.
Ms Faehrmann to move—
That leave be given to bring in a bill for an Act to establish a beverage container deposit scheme to
ensure the recovery, reuse and recycling of empty beverage containers.
(Waste Avoidance (Beverage Containers) Bill)
(Notice given 22 May 2012)
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Mr Buckinghamto move—
1.
2.
That this House notes:
(a)
the Prey Lang Forest in Cambodia is home to the Kuy indigenous peoples, possesses
significant biodiversity and is a vital source of water for agriculture,
(b)
that Chut Wutty was a leader to his people and part of the Prey Lang Network who have
campaigned to save the Prey Lang Forest, South East Asia's last remaining intact lowland
evergreen forest from destruction, and
(c)
that on 26 April 2012 Chut Wutty, a Cambodian environmental activist was shot and
killed by Cambodian Military Police.
That this House condemns all violence, abuse and intimidation directed against peaceful
environmental activities.
(Notice given 30 May 2012—expires Notice Paper No. 107)
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740.
Mr Donnelly to move—
That this House:
(a)
condemns the O'Farrell/Stoner Government for their planned financial emasculation of the
Community Building Partnership Program,
(b)
notes the Coffs Harbour electorate alone has benefited from more than one million dollars being
directed to many diverse local community organisations such as:
(i)
Coffs Harbour Employment & Support Services (Chess) received $67,500 to build a
permanent Men's Shed in Coffs Harbour,
(ii)
Coffs Harbour Deep Sea Fishing Club Ltd received $63,240 to refurbish and upgrade the
boat wash down and fish cleaning facilities at the Deap Sea Fishing Club Ltd,
(iii) Sawtell District Meals on Wheels Inc. received $42,945 to upgrade the interior/exterior
of the community hall and the installation of sustainable energy saving equipment,
(iv) Jagun Aged Care received $40,000 to enhance the quality of life for Aboriginal elders
with some form of disability through transport,
(v)
Girl Guides Association of New South Wales received $36,200 to upgrade kitchen
facilities at the Sawtell Girl Guides Hall,
(vi) Orara Valley Progress Association Inc. received $35,000 to repair and upgrade the
caretaker's residence at the Coramba sports ground,
(vii) Upper Orara recreation Reserve Trust received $27,556 to upgrade the community sport
and recreation facilities,
(viii) Coffs Harbour Racing Kart Club received $25,000 to upgrade the toilet block and to
improve the in/out grid area of the track,
(ix) Coffs Harbour Regional Conservatorium Inc. received $17,100 to install a new roof and
to replace the air conditioning unit,
(x)
Seaboard Community Neighbourhood Services Inc received $15,440 to upgrade
community facilities at Urunga Neighbourhood Centre,
(xi) Country Women's Association (CWA) Woolgoolga received $15,000 to renovate the
kitchen in the CWA rooms at Woolgoolga,
(xii) Rotary Club of Woolgoolga Inc. received $15,000 to establish a heritage walk,
(c)
notes the implications of such a decision will be devastating to the groups and organisations that
rely on this funding for upgrades and improvements to local community facilities, and
(d)
calls on the O'Farrell/Stoner Government to ensure that the current funding level of the
Community Building Partnership Program is maintained, if not enhanced in the upcoming
2012/2013 state budget.
(Notice given 30 May 2012—expires Notice Paper No. 107)
741.
Mr Buckingham to move—
That, under standing order 52, there be laid upon the table of the House within 28 days of the date of
passing of this resolution the following documents, created since 18 March 2008, in the possession,
custody or control of the Minister for Energy and Resources or the Department of Trade, Investment
and Regional Services:
(a)
all documents relating to the Doyles Creek Mining area or coal exploration licence 7270 and
that also relate to either the University of Newcastle, the Institute for Carbon Sequestration or
the Institute for Frontier Geosciences, and
(b)
any document which records or refers to the production of documents as a result of this order of
the House.
(Notice given 30 May 2012—expires Notice Paper No. 107)
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743.
Ms Fazio to move—
That leave be given to bring in a bill for an Act to amend the Parliamentary Contributory
Superannuation Act 1971 to include a death benefit of 2 months' salary for members of parliament
elected after the 2007 General Election who die in office.
(Parliamentary Contributory Superannuation Amendment Bill)
(Notice given 30 May 2012)
744.
Mr Donnelly to move—
That this House:
(a)
condemns the O'Farrell Government for their planned financial emasculation of the Community
Building Partnership Program,
(b)
notes the Gosford electorate alone has benefited from more than one million dollars being
directed to many diverse local community organisations such as:
(i)
Gosford City Council received $100,000 to upgrade the amenities facilities at the
Peninsula recreation precinct
(ii)
Gosford Netball Association received $55,867 to upgrade their clubhouse,
(iii) Volunteer Marine Rescue NSW received $45,555 to relocate the rescue boat lifts to
extend their wharf,
(iv) Regional Youth Support Service Inc. received $38,284 for their multi-purpose youth
project,
(v)
Community Care Services Central Coast Ltd received $35,799 to upgrade the Geoff
Wright cottage,
(vi) Chertseydale community Cottage received $31,429 to upgrade the community hub and to
build a common outdoor area for families in Springfield,
(vii) Rotary Club of Kariong/Somersby Inc received $18,617 for the refurbishment and
sealing of the driveway,
(viii) The Trustees of the Society of St Vincent de Paul (NSW) received $15, 375 to upgrade
equipment for their continuous improvement program,
(ix) Girl Guides Association of New South Wales received $12,401 to upgrade facilities at
the Blackwall Girl Guides Hall,
(x)
St John Ambulance Australia (NSW) received $12,369 for the refurbishment of Gosford
training rooms,
(xi) Central Coast Family Support Service Inc. received $10,000 for the refurbishment of the
kitchen & bathroom facilities at the Kariong premises,
(xii) YouthConnections.com.au received $6,700 for the improvements and beautification of
Gosford tourist information centre,
(xiii) Kariong Neighbourhood Centre received $6,570 for a sustainable/edible garden with
hands on cultural activities reflecting the local dreamtime stories,
(xiv) Mountains Kariong Cricket Club received $6,656 to refit training facilities at Adcock
Park and to purchase new training and playing equipment,
(c)
notes the implications of such a decision will be devastating to the groups and organisations that
rely on this funding for upgrades and improvements to local community facilities, and
(d)
calls on the O'Farrell Government to ensure that the current funding level of the Community
Building Partnership Program is maintained, if not enhanced in the upcoming 2012/2013 state
budget.
(Notice given 30 May 2012—expires Notice Paper No. 107)
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746.
Mr Donnelly to move—
That this House:
(a)
condemns the O'Farrell Government for their planned financial emasculation of the Community
Building Partnership Program,
(b)
notes the Terrigal electorate alone has benefited from more than one million dollars being
directed to many diverse local community organisations such as:
(i)
Gosford City Basketball & Sports Stadium received $52,000 to install new energy
efficient lighting,
(ii)
Gosford City Council received $50,000 to install new remote floodlighting controls,
(iii) Gosford City Council received $41,000 to re-lacquer and marking courts at Gosford City
Basketball and Sports Stadium,
(iv) Pretty Beach Community Preschool Inc. received $35,000 for improvements to the
external and internal community preschool building,
(v)
Wagstaffe to Killcare Community Association received $28,000 to the upgrade of the
existing tennis court facilities at Turo Park,
(vi) Gosford City Council received $27,5000 for repair and upgrade to the children's
playground at Papalya Children's Centre,
(vii) Terrigal United Football Club received $25,000 for improvements to Duffy's Oval,
(viii) Scouts Australia – NSW Branch received $16,658 for renovations to the kitchen and
toilet,
(ix) Terrigal BMX Club Inc. received $13,480 for the replacement of an existing poa pole,
meter box and start gate,
(x)
Rotary Club of Terrigal Inc. received $7,461 for the upgrade of Terrigal's Rotary Hall,
(xi) Saratoga Sailing Club Inc received $3,540 for the refurbishment of the fall at Saratoga
Sailing Club,
(c)
notes the the implications of such a decision will be devastating to the groups and organisations
that rely on this funding for upgrades and improvements to local community facilities, and
(d)
calls on the O'Farrell Government to ensure that the current funding level of the Community
Building Partnership Program is maintained, if not enhanced in the upcoming 2012/2013 state
budget.
(Notice given 30 May 2012—expires Notice Paper No. 107)
747.
Dr Kaye to move—
1.
That this House notes that:
(a)
in February this year, it was revealed that Mr James Packer wants to build a hotel, casino
and entertainment complex at the site of Barangaroo,
(b)
Mr Packer's company, Crown, which currently holds 10 per cent of shares in Echo, has
already lodged an application with the NSW Office of Liquor, Gaming and Racing
Licensing Service to increase its holdings,
(c)
the law currently allows for only one Sydney casino licence until 2019, but it is
understood that Mr Packer may attempt to open the Barangaroo casino on the same
licence,
(d)
regardless of whether the proposed new casino is on the same licence or a separate one,
Sydney does not need a second casino,
(e)
the current Star Casino attracts problem gamblers and organised crime, resulting in an
unacceptable social cost, and
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(f)
2.
the decision to allow the Barangaroo casino plans to proceed may become a back-room
deal between the Packer family and the O'Farrell Government.
That this House calls on the O'Farrell Government to:
(a)
focus its attentions on:
(i)
reducing the negative impacts of New South Wales' existing gambling industry
rather than facilitating its expansion,
(ii)
creating new genuine tourism attractions for overseas visitors rather than relying
on gambling opportunities, and
(b)
require any consideration of the alterations of the casino licence conditions or other
mechanisms to allow gaming tables at Barangaroo to be the subject of an open and
transparent process that involves an independent analysis of the impacts of additional
gaming tables in Sydney, comprehensive public consultation, and the agreement of both
Houses of the Parliament of New South Wales.
(Notice given 30 May 2012—expires Notice Paper No. 107)
748.
Mr Donnelly to move—
That this House:
(a)
condemns the O'Farrell Government for their planned financial emasculation of the Community
Building Partnership Program,
(b)
notes that The Entrance electorate alone has benefited from more than one million dollars being
directed to many diverse local community organisations such as:
(i)
Ourimbah United Football Club received $125,000 for the construction of the facilities at
the Ourimbah United Football Club,
(ii)
Bateau Bay Police and Community Youth Club received $54,170 for the refurbishment
of the indoor stadium,
(iii) The Entrance Bateau Bay AFL Club received $40,000 to build a new clubhouse at the
Bateau Bay AFL Club,
(iv) Killarney Vale Australian Football Club Inc. received $37,260 to upgrade the scoreboard
and awning at Adelaide St Oval, Tumbi Umbi,
(v)
Gosford City Council received $27,500 for the renovation and upgrade of the kitchen at
the Niagara Park Children's Centre,
(vi) EDSACC Croquet Club Inc. received $25,900 for a new boundary fence,
(v)
North Entrance Surf Life Saving Club Ltd received $24,000 for the replacement of
clubhouse roof and also repairs to the ceiling,
(vi) Scouts Australia – NSW Branch received $16,018 for the upgrade of the Ourimbah Scout
Hall,
(vii) Ourimbah Tennis Club Inc. received $12,015 for the upgrade of the tennis courts fencing,
(viii) The Razorback Rugby Club received $11,530 for the purchase of a new lawn mower to
maintain the rugby ground,
(ix) The Razorback Rugby Club received $8,750 for the resurfacing of the rugby ground,
(x)
Toowoon Bay Surf Life Saving Club received $7,850 to build a mezzanine floor in the
Toowoon Bay Surf Life Saving Club,
(xi) Girl Guides Association of New South Wales received $2,200 for Niagara Park Girl
Guide Hall, and
(c)
notes the implications of such a decision will be devastating to the groups and organisations that
rely on this funding for upgrades and improvements to local community facilities.
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(d)
calls on the O'Farrell Government to ensure that the current funding level of the Community
Building Partnership Program is maintained, if not enhanced in the upcoming 2012/2013 state
budget.
(Notice given 30 May 2012—expires Notice Paper No. 107)
749.
Mr Donnelly to move—
That this House:
(a)
condemns the O'Farrell Government for their planned financial emasculation of the Community
Building Partnership Program,
(b)
notes the Wyong electorate alone has benefited from more than one million dollars being
directed to many diverse local community organisations such as:
(i)
YMCA of Sydney received $42,161 for a recreational outdoor multi-purpose family
fitness zone at Lake Haven,
(ii)
Toukley District Cricket Club received $40,000 for the construction of new cricket
training nets at Harry Moore Oval, Toukley,
(iii) Berkeley Vale Soccer Club Inc. received $37,915 for Kurruba facilities,
(iv) Wyong District Cricket Club Inc. received $32,670 for the expanding cricket practice net
complex,
(v)
Ngaimpe Aboriginal Corporation received $31,157 to install solar panels,
(vi) Central Coast Alternate Care Group Ltd T/A Coastlink Respite Care received $28,400
for the fit out of the bathroom at the Coastlink Respite Care Centre,
(vii) St Mary's Catholic Primary School received $24,650 for outdoor fitness,
(viii) Tuggerah Lakes Reserve Trust received $22,800 to upgrade the tractor, slasher and
mower for the development of a walking track and community garden,
(ix) Wyong Shire Council received $22,400 for Baker Park northern car park and recreational
space,
(x)
Camp Breakaway received $19,496 for upgrading cabins to solar power,
(xi) Central Coast Community Council Inc. received $18,950 for the acts of random kindness
meaning to provide tea, coffee and referral information to low and/or no income people,
(xii) Wyong Preschool Kindergarten Inc. received $16,380 for the retiling of the bathroom,
and for painting the interior walls, ceilings and doors at Wyong Preschool,
(xiii) Warnervale Rugby Union Club Inc. received $16,000 to extend the awning from the full
length of the amenities block at Woongarrah,
(xiv) NSW State Council, St Vincent de Paul Society received $15,000 to expand the support
and counseling rooms,
(xv) Central Coast Baseball Association received $11,520 to erect safety fencing at
Watanobbi Baseball Oval,
(xvi) Wyong District Museum and Historical Society received $10,975 to build a Men's Shed
at Alison Homestead, Wyong,
(xvii) Girl Guides Association of New South Wales received $9,526 for the Wyong Girl Guide
Hall,
(c)
notes the implications of such a decision will be devastating to the groups and organisations that
rely on this funding for upgrades and improvements to local community facilities, and
(d)
calls on the O'Farrell Government to ensure that the current funding level of the Community
Building Partnership Program is maintained, if not enhanced in the upcoming 2012/2013 state
budget.
(Notice given 30 May 2012—expires Notice Paper No. 107)
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750.
Mr Donnelly to move—
That this House:
(a)
condemns the O'Farrell Government for their planned financial emasculation of the Community
Building Partnership Program,
(b)
the Hornsby electorate alone has benefited from more than one million dollars being directed to
many diverse local community organisations such as:
(i)
Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Police and Community Youth Club received $67,025 for PCYC
rejuvenation,
(ii)
Berowra Cricket Club Inc. received $40,000 to upgrade Berowra Cricket Club and
Berowra Public Schools cricket nets,
(iii) Girl Guides Association of New South Wales received $27,450 to upgrade the floor at
the Cherrybrook Girl Guide Hall,
(iv) Mount Colah After School Care Association Inc. received $20,550 to upgrade the toilet
facilities,
(v)
Anglican Church Property Trust Diocese of Sydney received $20,000 for the renewal of
the courtyard at St Jude's Anglican Church, Dural,
(vi) Wideview Public School P&C Association Inc. received $18,650 to upgrade sport
facilities under the trees at Wideview Public School,
(vii) Scouts Australia - NSW Branch received $15,450 to renovate the roof at Hornsby
Heights Scout Group Hall,
(viii) Scouts Australia – NSW Branch received $15,196 for insulation in the roof at Hornsby
Scout Gang Show Hall,
(ix) Anglican Church Property Trust Diocese of Sydney received $15,000 for remediation to
the St John's Anglican Church hall acoustics,
(x)
Scouts Australia – NSW Branch received $14,000 to repair and upgrade the toilet
facilities at Berowra Scout Hall,
(xi) Scouts Australia – NSW Branch received $13,750 for safety upgrade and refurbishment
at the Dural Scout Hall,
(xii) Fusion Australia Ltd received $13,702 to upgrade community facilities in Hornsby,
(xiii) Hawkesbury River Child Care Inc. received $5,362 to replace the roof at the
Hawkesbury River Child Care Centre,
(xiv) Cherrybrook Chinese Community Association Inc. received $4,400 to install curtains
and blinds in the office and to install shelves in the newly rented store room,
(xv) The Uniting Church in Australia Property Trust (NSW) received $3,215 to install new
playground equipment,
(c)
notes the implications of such a decision will be devastating to the groups and organisations that
rely on this funding for upgrades and improvements to local community facilities, and
(d)
calls on the O'Farrell Government to ensure that the current funding level of the Community
Building Partnership Program is maintained, if not enhanced in the upcoming 2012/2013 state
budget.
(Notice given 30 May 2012—expires Notice Paper No. 107)
753.
Mr Buckingham to move—
That leave be given to bring in a bill for an Act to prohibit exploration for and mining of minerals and
petroleum on certain land and to ensure the involvement of local councils and communities in the
prohibition of such exploration and mining on other land; and for other purposes.
(Responsible Mining (Protecting Land, Water and Communities) Bill)
(Notice given 12 June 2012)
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755.
Revd Mr Nile to move—
That leave be given to bring in a bill for an Act to amend the Crimes Act 1900 to prohibit conduct that
causes serious harm to or the destruction of a child in utero; and for other purposes.
(Crimes Amendment (Zoe’s Law) Bill)
(Notice given 12 June 2012)
760.
Mr Ajaka to move—
1.
That this House recognises the important work of the Australian Road Safety Foundation in
striving to eliminate the tragic loss of lives on Australian roads, through Fatality Free Friday.
2.
That this House notes that:
3.
4.
(a)
this year's Fatality Free Friday event was held at Martin Place on Friday 25 May,
(b)
the Fatality Free Friday campaign aims to achieve one day of the year that is free of any
road deaths, and
(c)
each event includes the empty shoe display of 1400 pairs of shoes, to represent the
people killed each year on Australian roads.
That this House notes that:
(a)
nearly 40,000 Australians have made the Fatality Free Friday Pledge, which is a
commitment to yourself and your loved ones to drive safely on Fatality Free Friday, and
(b)
the campaign seeks to create long-term change in the community by encouraging
Australians to make conscious decisions to drive safely.
That this House acknowledges the vital efforts of Fatality Free Friday in reducing the number of
preventable deaths on New South Wales roads, and promoting the need for safety-conscious
driving.
(Notice given 12 June 2012—expires Notice Paper No. 109)
761.
Ms Voltz to move—
That this House notes that:
(a)
3 June 2012 is the 20th Anniversary of Mabo, the landmark High Court of Australia decision
recognising native title in Australia for the first time,
(b)
the High Court rejected the doctrine of terra nullius, in favour of the common law doctrine of
aboriginal title, and
(c)
the action that brought about the High Court decision was led by Eddie Mabo, David Passi and
James Rice, all from the Meriam people from the Mer Island in the Torres Strait, which
challenged almost two centuries of legal doctrine.
(Notice given 12 June 2012—expires Notice Paper No. 109)
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766.
Mr Shoebridge to move—
1.
2.
That this House notes that:
(a)
on Monday 16 November 2009 the then Prime Minister Kevin Rudd delivered a National
Apology to the Forgotten Australians and former Child Migrants,
(b)
this apology acknowledged the suffering of the half a million children in Australia who
grew up in often appalling conditions in orphanages, children’s homes, other institutions
and in foster care,
(c)
in this number were around 7,000 child migrants.
(d)
these children lost their families, identities and connections to their countries and
communities, and
(a)
groups such as Broken Rights and Care Leavers Australia Network were instrumental in
pushing for recognition of the Forgotten Australians.
That this House calls on the Government to formally apologise to the thousands of Forgotten
Australians in New South Wales.
(Notice given 13 June 2012—expires Notice Paper No. 110)
767.
Mr Blair to move—
1.
2.
That this House notes that:
(a)
11 to 17 June 2012 is Men's Health Week across Australia,
(b)
Men's Health Week is sponsored by the New South Wales Government and the
University of Western Sydney as an opportunity to promote the importance of the health
of men and boys to our society, as well as celebrate the achievements and contributions
of men and boys in our lives,
(c)
this year's ‘environMENts’ theme explores the health effects of men’s working, family,
natural and other environments, and
(d)
this theme presents a platform for health services, family and community organisations,
businesses and individuals to promote male health in their communities and is open to
being shaped to suit the diverse needs of specific groups involved.
That this House congratulates the following partners on their contribution to the promotion of
men's health in Australia:
(a)
New South Wales Ministry of Health,
(b)
University of Western Sydney,
(c)
Beyond Blue,
(d)
Men's Health Services,
(e)
Men's Health Forum NSW,
(f)
Australian Men's Shed Association,
(g)
Australian Men's Health Forum,
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(h)
Pillars of Strength,
(i)
Australian Government Department of Veterans' Affairs,
(j)
Top Blokes Foundation,
(k)
Male Health Victoria,
(l)
The Shed Online,
(m)
Men's Advisory Network, and
(n)
Australian Cancer Research Foundation.
(Notice given 13 June 2012—expires Notice Paper No. 110)
775.
Mr Secord to move—
That, under standing order 52, there be laid upon the table of the House within 14 days of the date of
passing of this resolution the following documents in the possession, custody or control of the Premier,
the Department of Premier and Cabinet, the Deputy Premier, Minister for Trade and Investment and
Minister for Regional and Infrastructure Services, and the Department of Trade and Investment,
Regional Infrastructure and services relating to the Cross Border Commissioner:
(a)
all documents referring to the final location of the office of the Cross Border Commissioner in
Armidale, including selection criteria and representations for final location,
(b)
all documents referring to the selection criteria and recruitment process for appointment of the
Commissioner,
(c)
all documents referring to coordination, delivery, stakeholder management and communications
undertaken as part of the Government’s decision to set up a Cross Border Commissioner, and
(d)
any document which records or refers to the production of documents as a result of this order of
the House.
(Notice given 19 June 2012—expires Notice Paper No. 112)
776.
Mrs Maclaren-Jones to move—
1.
2.
That this House notes that:
(a)
Drug Action Week 2012 is held from 17 to 23 June 2012 to raise awareness of alcohol
and drug issues and to promote the achievements of the frontline workers who work to
reduce drug-related harm,
(b)
Drug Action Week started out as Treatment Works Week sixteen years ago, and
(c)
the theme for this year is “Looking after your mind”.
That this House acknowledges the 300,000 people directly involved in the 850 awareness
activities across Australia, including 254 events being held in New South Wales.
(Notice given 19 June 2012—expires Notice Paper No. 112)
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780.
Mrs Maclaren-Jones to move—
1.
That this House notes that:
(a)
the 18th Biennale of Sydney will be held from 27 June to 16 September 2012,
(b)
the Biennale of Sydney is a non-profit organisation that presents Australia's largest and
most exciting international festival of contemporary visual art, and
(c)
the Biennale is held every two years, providing a public program of artist talks,
performances, forums, film screenings, family events, guided tours and exhibitions.
2.
That this House acknowledges that, since the Biennale began in 1973, it has achieved critical
acclaim and international recognition, and been instrumental in creating Australia’s cultural
ambassadors and showcasing the work of local artists.
3.
That this House notes that this year the Biennale of Sydney is presented in partnership with the
Art Gallery of New South Wales, the Museum of Contemporary Art and a number of outdoor
locations including Pier 2/3, Cockatoo Island and Carriageworks.
(Notice given 19 June 2012—expires Notice Paper No. 112)
782.
Ms Ficarra to move—
1.
2.
That this House notes that:
(a)
the Government’s annual investment in health and medical research now exceeds $200
million,
(b)
in the 2012/2013 Budget, there is $45 million for the implementation of the Health and
Medical Research Strategic Review, including:
(i)
an additional $5 million for the Medical Research Support Program (MRSP) in
addition to the $5 million boost in 2011/2012, bringing the total investment to
$37.3 million per year,
(ii)
$5 million for a new Medical Devices Seed Fund,
(iii) $3.5 million to further support the implementation of the Review, and
(c)
these funding commitments are in addition to:
(i)
$55 million in partnership with the Commonwealth for the Westmead Millennium
Institute,
(ii)
$28 million for the NSW Cancer Institute for cancer research.
That this House congratulates the Honourable Jillian Skinner MP, Minister for Health and
Medical Research, on ensuring funds for medical research in New South Wales.
(Notice given 19 June 2012—expires Notice Paper No. 112)
785.
Dr Kaye to move—
That leave be given to bring in a bill for an Act to amend the Strata Schemes Management Act 1996 in
relation to the obligations of owners corporations, executive committees and owners and occupiers of
lots, procedures for meetings and the finances of strata schemes; and for other purposes.
(Strata Legislation Amendment Bill)
(Notice given 19 June 2012)
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788.
Dr Kaye to move—
That this House:
(a)
offers its support and solidarity to Fairfax staff and their union during the period of job losses
and pressure on journalistic integrity created by the operational changes at the media company,
(b)
calls on Fairfax to abandon the changes and work with staff and their union to develop a
sustainable business model that protects the quality and coverage of all its publications,
(c)
places on record its concerns at Gina Rinehart's increasing share ownership in Fairfax and the
likely editorial influence she is seeking to exert, and
(d)
calls on the Premier, the Honourable Barry O'Farrell MP, to work with Federal and State leaders
to develop a sustainable model of media support that ensures that Fairfax and News Ltd do not
have to slash jobs or sacrifice local focus to remain viable.
(Notice given 19 June 2012—expires Notice Paper No. 112)
789.
Dr Kaye to move—
1.
That this House welcomes any additional funding for the state's public hospital system,
particularly in areas of high population growth and in areas that are currently experiencing
insufficient clinical services to meet demand.
2.
That this House notes that:
3.
(a)
the 2011/2012 Budget Papers indicated that the O'Farrell Government set aside $125
million for a new Level 5 Northern Beaches hospital to be built at Frenchs Forest, and
(b)
a coalition of community groups, doctors, residents and environmentalists have warned
that the Frenchs Forest Hospital is at risk of becoming an expensive white elephant for
the Government and, in particular, that the project:
(i)
risks duplication of hospital services as Frenchs Forest is far too close to Royal
North Shore Hospital,
(ii)
will not meet the clinical needs of the Northern Beaches community as it will be
located too far away from the peninsula,
(iii) will result in the closure of Manly and Mona Vale Hospitals and the inevitable
sale of those sites to private developers,
(iv) will destroy important remnants of the environmentally sensitive Duffy's
Ecological Forest and will compromise one of the most important wildlife
corridors in the Sydney metropolitan region,
(v)
will exacerbate the growing traffic and congestion problems experienced on key
major roads into and out of Frenchs Forest which could lead to potentially lifethreatening situations with ambulances stuck in traffic,
(vi) is not based on a publicly available clinical services plan using current admissions
and population data,
(vii) required a compulsory acquisition of land owned by Warringah Council which
was conducted in the shortest of timeframes without any public consultation,
(viii) will see a repeat of the Royal North Shore Hospital private cleaning contracts
debacle, since the Minister for Health, the Honourable Jillian Skinner MP, stated
in the 2011 Budget Estimates hearings that the new Northern Beaches hospital
would also be funded by a public private partnership.
That General Purpose Standing Committee No. 2 inquire into and report on the Government’s
planning of the Northern Beaches hospital project and in particular:
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4.
(a)
the adequacy and currency of existing clinical services plans to the relevant local health
district,
(b)
the nature of the services provided at the new hospital and on what clinical and
population-need basis those services have been deemed appropriate,
(c)
the impacts of the project on traffic and congestion in the local area,
(d)
the extent to which the planning for the project to date fulfils the requirements of the
NSW Health Process of Facility Planning (POFP)'s Guidelines for Projects Valued $10
million and Above,
(e)
the circumstances that surround NSW Health’s Health Infrastructure Division’s
compulsory acquisition of land for the project from Warringah Council, including the
timeline of discussions between councillors (including the mayor), council staff and
NSW Health regarding the compulsory acquisition,
(f)
the impacts the project will have on Duffy's Ecological Forest and the extent to which the
Government has operated within the guidelines of the Environmental Planning and
Assessment Act 1979 in its preparations for the project to date,
(g)
the nature of the funding arrangement for the project proposed by the Government and
the value for money associated with public private partnerships for public hospitals,
(h)
opportunities for upgrades to the existing public hospital system on the Northern Beaches
based on value for money, clinical needs of the community, traffic and congestion and
environmental destruction, and
(i)
any other related matters.
That the committee report by 13 November 2012.
(Notice given 19 June 2012—expires Notice Paper No. 112)
790.
Ms Westwood to move—
1.
2.
That this Houses notes that:
(a)
the 2nd International Conference of the World Federation of the Deaf will be held in
Sydney from 16 to 18 October 2013,
(b)
the host of this international conference will be the Deaf Society of NSW,
(c)
the theme of the conference is 'Equality for Deaf People' and will focus on the progress
of implementing the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with
Disabilities from a national and international perspective,
(d)
the conference is a great opportunity to show the solidarity of Deaf people worldwide,
their contributions to their communities, and their pride in sign language, and
(e)
the conference will coincide with the centenary of the Deaf Society of NSW in October
2013.
That this House notes the significant contribution the Society has made in advocating on behalf
of the Deaf community of New South Wales to improve services and awareness.
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791.
Mr Shoebridge to move—
1.
That this Houses notes that New South Wales Premier Barry O'Farrell on ABC 702 on
Wednesday 20 June misled listeners as to the retrospectivity of his government's amendments to
the workers compensation scheme.
2.
That this House condemn the New South Wales Premier for deliberately misleading the public,
or at the very least being culpably ignorant in failing to understand his own legislation.
(Notice given 20 June 2012—expires Notice Paper No. 113)
801.
Dr Kaye to move—
1.
2.
That this House notes that:
(a)
Auburn North Public School is not currently receiving National Partnership funding for
low socio-economic status school communities despite the fact that all other schools in
Auburn are on the list,
(b)
according to the Federal Minister for Education, the Honourable Peter Garrett MP, the
Department of Education and Communities failed to nominate the school for the funding
after being invited to do so by the Commonwealth Government who recognised that the
Australian Bureau of Statistics data was not a perfect measure of the level of
disadvantage in each school and its community,
(c)
at the time of the original decision Auburn North Public School was comprised of 97 per
cent students of non-English background and 30 per cent of students were refugees, and
(d)
the extra money equates to $1000 per student to each school for each year of the four
year funding period.
That this House recognises that an injustice has been done to the Auburn North Public School
community and calls on the Minister for Education, the Honourable Adrian Piccoli MP, to
request his federal counterpart the Honourable Peter Garrett MP to immediately place Auburn
North Public School on the National Partnership list for the next three years.
(Notice given 20 June 2012—expires Notice Paper No. 113)
804.
Mrs Maclaren-Jones to move—
1.
That this House notes that:
(a)
Diabetes Awareness Week is from 8 to 14 of July 2012,
(b)
approximately 1,150,000 Australians have been diagnosed with diabetes and in New
South Wales there are approximately 410,000 people with diabetes, and
(c)
it is estimated that by 2017 there will be approximately 1.3 million people will have
diabetes in New South Wales and half of them will not know they have it.
2.
That this House acknowledges the work of the Australia Diabetes Council to raise awareness
and encourage Australians to recognise their risks and take steps to improve their health.
3.
That this House notes that:
(a)
diabetes is a chronic disease that is diagnosed when there are abnormally high levels of
glucose, or sugar, in the blood,
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(b)
more than three million Australian adults, or one in four, over the age of 25 have either
diabetes or impaired glucose tolerance, that is pre-diabetes, and
(c)
there are two main types of diabetes: Type 1, or insulin dependent, diabetes, which
represents 10 to 15 per cent of cases, and Type 2, or non-insulin dependent but may be
insulin requiring, which represents 85 to 90 per cent of cases and may be prevented in
around 60 per cent of people at risk.
(Notice given 21 June 2012—expires Notice Paper No. 114)
807.
Ms Ficarra to move—
1.
2.
That this House notes that:
(a)
work has started to widen the M5 West, delivering a key election commitment of the
Liberal/Nationals to Western Sydney motorists,
(b)
this critical upgrade once completed will result in faster journeys for the 90,000 motorists
who use it every day,
(c)
the construction of the M5 West is estimated to support around 500 jobs, and will
provide an additional lane in each direction from Camden Valley Way at Prestons to
King Georges Road at Beverley Hills,
(d)
the $400 million widening project is funded by Interlink Roads with the Government
contributing $50 million towards the cost of noise walls and other noise mitigation
measures,
(e)
there will be six kilometres of new and 12 kilometres of heightened noise walls, bridge
upgrades, a new motorway control centre at Hammondville toll plaza, and improved
travel information for motorists, and
(f)
the M5 West widening aims to deliver travel time savings of up to 12 minutes along the
length of the motorway heading west in the evening peak.
That this House acknowledges Premier Barry O'Farrell MP and the Minister for Roads and
Ports, the Honourable Duncan Gay MLC, for their efforts to serve the needs and interests of
Western Sydney motorists and residents.
(Notice given 14 August 2012—expires Notice Paper No. 115)
808.
Ms Cotsis to move—
1.
2.
That this House notes that:
(a)
August 13 to 19 is Local Government Week,
(b)
the 2012 theme for Local Government Week is Local Knowledge, Local Services, and
(c)
Local Councils perform a vital role delivering local services and community
infrastructure including local roads, rubbish collection, libraries, leisure centres, sporting
fields, youth and aged car services and child care.
That this House:
(a)
recognizes the hard work and professionalism of the many thousands of local
government employees in delivering these essential local services in our local
communities in New South Wales,
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(b)
appreciates the work the United Services Union is doing in advocating on behalf of these
local government employees,
(c)
notes that the impact of the many reviews of local government are causing concern
within communities and with council employees, and
(d)
calls on the Government to immediately release its plans for Local Government and
announce that it will not be forcing council amalgamations.
That this House:
(a)
congratulates the Local Government and Shires Association for organizing events during
Local Government Week to highlight the important role Councils play within our
communities, and
(b)
notes that many local councils have organized a variety of community events during the
week that highlight the important contributions Councils and their employees make to
our local economies and social wellbeing.
(Notice given 14 August 2012—expires Notice Paper No. 115)
809.
Ms Faehrmann to move—
1.
That this House notes that:
(a)
a grey nurse shark with its fins sliced off washed up at Evans Head on 31 July 2012,
(b)
the shark was still alive at the time it was found and a later autopsy revealed it was a
young breeding female,
(c)
grey nurse sharks are a critically endangered species protected under the Fisheries
Management Act 1994 and the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation
Act 1999 (Cth), and harming sharks of this species is prohibited,
(d)
New South Wales has a targeted shark fishery called the Ocean Trap and Line Fishery
(OTLF) which supplies the domestic and Asian shark fin market,
(e)
whereas finning live sharks and discarding their trunks at sea is prohibited in the OTLF,
the fins may be removed at port,
(f)
sharks play an important role in the maintenance of healthy and productive marine
ecosystems and are vulnerable to over-exploitation due to their poor reproductive
capacity,
(g)
targeted shark fisheries all around the world have led to dramatic population declines,
(h)
the international demand for shark fin is increasing,
(i)
a report published in 2010 by the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research
Organisation (CSIRO) entitled ‘Review of Shark Catches in the Ocean Trap and Line
Fishery’ stated that the two main shark species targeted in the OTLF, sandbar shark and
dusky shark, have proved to be highly susceptible to population declines caused by
fishing mortality on reproductive adults across their range,
(j)
scalloped hammerhead and great hammerhead sharks caught in the OTLF have recently
been protected as threatened species under the Fisheries Management Act 1994,
(k)
the states of California, Hawaii, Washington and Oregon in the United States of America
have bans on the possession and sale of shark fins,
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(l)
the Canadian cities of Toronto, Mississuaga, Oakville, Pickering and Brantford have bans
on shark fin, and
(m)
the Bahamas, Honduras, Maldives and Palau outlaw targeted shark fishing in their
waters.
That this House:
(a)
recognises the compliance issues involved with shark fishing in New South Wales, and
(b)
calls on the Government to:
(i)
end the targeted shark fishing that supplies the shark fin trade,
(ii)
immediately instate 1,500 metre sanctuaries for the critically endangered grey
nurse shark at each of its recognised critical habitat sites in New South Wales.
(Notice given 14 August 2012—expires Notice Paper No. 115)
811.
Mr Buckingham to move—
That, under standing order 52, there be laid upon the table of the House within 14 days of the date of
passing of this resolution the following documents in the possession, custody or control of the
Department of Trade, Investment and Regional Service or the Minister for Energy and Resources:
(a)
all documents relating to the consideration and approval of coal seam gas pilot production in
Petroleum Exploration Licence areas 238 (Eastern Star Gas – Pilliga), 458 (Dart – Fullerton
Cove) and 16 (Metgasco – Casino), and
(b)
any document which records or refers to the production of documents as a result of this order of
the House.
(Notice given 14 August 2012—expires Notice Paper No. 115)
814.
Mr Buckingham to move—
1.
2.
That this House notes that:
(a)
the New South Wales Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) has
announced that public inquiries will be held following investigations into decisions made
by the former Labor Government to open up the Bylong Valley to coal exploration and to
call for applications and issue a coal exploration licence known as Doyles Creek near
Jerrys Plains,
(b)
these decisions both at the time and ongoing have caused tremendous disruption and
uncertainty for the residents of the Bylong Valley and Jerrys Plains areas who have long
campaigned for a public inquiry into these matters,
(c)
both the Bylong Valley and Jerrys Plains areas are identified in the Coalition
Government's Draft Strategic Regional Land Use Plan for the Upper Hunter as part of a
Critical Industry Cluster or Strategic Agricultural Land, particularly in relation to the
thoroughbred breeding industry in the Hunter Valley, and
(d)
the Mt Penny Coal Project owned by Cascade Coal, and the Doyles Creek Project owned
by NuCoal Resources, have sought development approval and have had Director
General's Requirements issued by the NSW Department of Planning and Infrastructure.
That this House calls on the Government to:
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(a)
introduce a moratorium on new coal exploration activities in any of the exploration
licence areas the subject of the ICAC investigation, and
(b)
place both the Mt Penny and Doyles Creek projects on hold within the New South Wales
planning system until ICAC have reported back on the findings of their public inquiry.
(Notice given 14 August 2012—expires Notice Paper No. 115)
815.
Mr Borsak to move—
That leave be given to bring in a bill for an Act to repeal the Native Vegetation Act 2003.
(Native Vegetation Repeal Bill)
(Notice given 14 August 2012)
816.
Ms Ficarra to move—
1.
2.
That this House notes that:
(a)
in the week of 30 July 2012, the Roads and Maritime Services (RMS) commenced work
on the final two key intersection upgrades as part of the F3 Freeway to Newcastle
project,
(b)
the Government provided $16 million to continue work on the intersection upgrades this
financial year,
(c)
RMS commenced upgrades at the intersections of Douglas Street and Newcastle Road
and Lake Road and Thomas Street at Wallsend,
(d)
the work at both intersections will include:
(i)
removing the existing roundabouts and installing traffic lights to better manage
the traffic flow,
(ii)
adjusting kerbs and medians to provide dedicated right turn lanes on all major
approaches,
(iii) the existing left turn lane from Thomas Street into Lake Road will be extended
and pedestrian crossings will be provided at the new traffic lights at the
intersections,
(iv) new street lighting, footpaths and provisions for cyclists, and
(e)
six intersections are being upgraded on the 13 kilometre route between the F3 Freeway at
Seahampton and Broadmeadow.
That this House acknowledges the work of the Honourable Duncan Gay MLC, Minister for
Roads and Ports, and the Honourable Michael Gallacher MLC, Minister for the Hunter, for their
achievements in delivering better road infrastructure for motorists and people of the Hunter.
(Notice given 14 August 2012—expires Notice Paper No. 115)
817.
Ms Cotsis to move—
1.
That this House notes that:
(a)
the Independent Local Government Review's Listening Tour is anything but a listening
tour,
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2.
(b)
many of the Listening Tour's meetings are being held behind closed doors locking out
communities across Sydney and the regions, and
(c)
those meetings that are open to the public are being held between 10.00 am and 3.30 pm
when people are at work, thus making it difficult for many in the community to
participate.
That this House:
(a)
calls on the Premier as Minister for Western Sydney to hold a public meeting in Western
Sydney so that members of the various communities across Western Sydney can attend
to give their views to the panel,
(b)
calls on the Premier to hold a public meeting in metropolitan Sydney so that local
community members can attend to give their views to the panel,
(c)
requests that the Premier instruct the Independent Panel to hold additional meetings in
regional New South Wales at times that ensure everyone in the community gets the
opportunity to attend, and
(d)
notes that without public meetings held when the community can attend, the Local
Government Listening Tour is nothing more than a farce.
(Notice given 14 August 2012—expires Notice Paper No. 115)
818.
Ms Faehrmann to move—
1.
2.
That this House notes that the NSW Companion Animals Taskforce Discussion Paper dated
May 2012 indicates that:
(a)
New South Wales has the largest number of pets of all Australian states, with estimates
indicating over 1.12 million pet dogs and over 765,000 pet cats,
(b)
since 2008/2009, on average over 48,600 cats and 68,800 dogs have been impounded
annually in New South Wales, and
(c)
the data shows that in 2010/2011, approximately 64 per cent of all cats and 33 per cent of
all dogs in pounds and animal welfare facilities were euthanised, which amounted to over
30,300 cats and 21,600 dogs.
That this House notes that:
(a)
Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA) Australia National
Statistics for the years 2007 to 2011 indicate that of all Australian States and Territories,
New South Wales has the highest:
(i)
total number of animals received by the RSPCA,
(ii)
number of cats, dogs and horses received by the RSPCA,
(iii) number of cats and dogs euthanised by RSPCA, and
(b)
the scale and breadth of ongoing animal welfare issues resulting from the oversupply of
companion animals such as cats and dogs, and irresponsible pet ownership, demands
comprehensive administrative and statutory reforms, including:
(i)
establishing a statutory licensing system for breeding of companion animals and
point of sale organisations which specify minimum standards of care and welfare,
(ii)
prohibiting the sale of animals in pet shops and markets,
(iii) mandatory desexing of all animals sold from pounds and animal rescue facilities,
(iv) mandatory standardised information that assists regulation on all microchipping,
registration, desexing, advertising and sale documentation,
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(v)
improved coordination across authorised agencies under the relevant Acts
governing the pet welfare, including standardising enforcement powers and
compliance monitoring reporting,
(vi) increased resourcing for compliance monitoring and enforcement, for example by
increasing penalties for cruelty and neglect,
(vii) enacting high volume, low cost de-sexing strategies with particular assistance for
lower income pet owners,
(viii) developing mandatory minimum content on a socially responsible pet ownership
education program to support the above amendments.
3.
That this House calls on the Government to:
(a)
release the Companions Animals Taskforce Report as a matter of priority, and
(b)
commit to the comprehensive legislative and administrative amendments and financial
resources needed in New South Wales in order to:
(i)
stop the oversupply of companion animals,
(ii)
dramatically reduce the total number of healthy companion animals euthanised
every year,
(iii) fund adequate law enforcement and monitoring,
(iv) encourage responsible pet ownership.
(Notice given 14 August 2012—expires Notice Paper No. 115)
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820.
Game and Feral Animal Control Further Amendment Bill 2012: resumption of the adjourned
debate (4 September 2012) of the question on the motion of Mr Brown: That this bill be now read a
second time (5 calendar days from 4 September 2012)—Dr Phelps (20 minutes)
Ms Ficarra to move—
That this House notes that:
(a)
the O'Farrell Government has pledged a record $18 billion to the New South Wales health
system,
(b)
an extra $1 billion will be invested in the New South Wales health system this year,
(c)
this record investment in public health will provide for an extra 50,000 emergency department
presentations, 30,000 additional acute inpatient services including 2,000 more elective surgery
procedures, and improved intensive care services including:
(i)
$5.6 million for additional adult intensive care services at Gosford, Prince of Wales,
Nepean and Liverpool Hospitals,
(ii)
$1.4 million for the Sydney Children’s Hospital Network to enhance paediatric intensive
care services to improve critical care services for children,
(iii) $2.8 million for additional neonatal intensive care services at John Hunter Children’s and
Westmead Hospitals,
(d)
the budget delivers on the O'Farrell Government’s election commitments with $5 million
allocated to enhancing palliative care services and a further $5 million to increase pain
management services,
(e)
$1 million has been allocated for additional cochlear implants,
(f)
a further $64 million to recruit approximately 500 additional nurses at public hospitals,
(g)
$4.4 million will be allocated to employing more Clinical Nurse/Midwife Educators and
Clinical Nurse/Midwife Specialists,
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(h)
a further $1.9 million will go to supporting the Health Professionals Workforce Plan,
(i)
an extra $42 million will provide more sub-acute services for general rehabilitation, palliative
care and mental health under the third year of the Council of Australian Governments National
Partnership Agreement on Improving Public Hospital Services,
(j)
$4.7 billion to the capital works program over four years,
(k)
this budget also delivers on an O'Farrell Government promise with record spending on
infrastructure that will see $1.2 billion spent on expanding and renovating hospitals around the
state,
(l)
a commitment of $25.6 million in planning funds for the Maitland (Lower Hunter) Hospital,
Northern Beaches Hospital and for Health and Hospitals Fund projects including upgrading of
Lismore and Kempsey Hospitals, the Yamba Health Centre and the Hillston and Peak Hill
Multi-Purpose Services,
(m)
new major capital works projects for the metropolitan area include:
(i)
$16 million to begin construction on Stage One of the $270 million Blacktown Mount
Druitt Hospital expansion,
(ii)
$3.5 million for Stage One of the $120 million Hornsby Hospital redevelopment,
(iii) $31.7 million to upgrade car park facilities at Blacktown, Nepean and Wollongong
Hospitals,
(n)
rural and regional capital works projects include:
(i)
$1.5 million to upgrade Cessnock Hospital’s Emergency Department,
(ii)
$6.8 million for the $170 million Bega Hospital,
(iii) $17.7 million for the $220 million Tamworth Stage Two Redevelopment, and
(o)
the budget provides $6.1 million in infrastructure funding for the Ambulance Service of New
South Wales, including planning funds for new Ambulance stations at Albury, Bega and Wagga
Wagga, ambulance radio network and new medical and information technology equipment.
(Notice given 14 August 2012—expires Notice Paper No. 115)
821.
Dr Kaye to move—
1.
That this House notes that:
(a)
the O'Farrell Government is proposing to replace the 24 hours a day, seven days a week
emergency department at Bulli hospital in Wollongong's northern suburbs with an Urgent
Care Centre,
(b)
the Urgent Care Centre will only be open from 8 am to 8 pm and may not always be
staffed by a doctor,
(c)
when a trial of five Urgent Care Centres in the New South Wales public hospital system
was introduced by the former Keneally Government, the then Opposition Health
spokesperson, the Honourable Jillian Skinner MP, raised the serious concerns of the
medical community in parliament,
(d)
the Minister for Health, the Honourable Jillian Skinner MP, is now pushing ahead with
another Urgent Care Centre at Bulli, and Labor's heavily criticised trial has ' not yet been
completed or evaluated,
(e)
on 29 July 2012, a 500-strong rally of local residents voiced their opposition to the
proposed changes and their determination to secure funding for the upgrade of the Bulli
hospital emergency department to a 'Level 2 service,
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2.
(f)
there is general agreement across the community and clinicians that $10 million is the
funding required to upgrade the hospital to a Level 2 service, and
(g)
there is no other after hours medical care available between Helensburgh and
Wollongong, making a 24 hour emergency service at Bulli vital.
That this House calls on the Minister for Health to immediately stop planning for an Urgent
Care Centre at Bulli and instead provide the funds to upgrade Bulli hospital to a Level 2
emergency department open and staffed appropriately 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
(Notice given 14 August 2012—expires Notice Paper No. 115)
823.
Dr Kaye to move—
1.
2.
That this House notes that:
(a)
the Department of Education and Communities is undergoing a significant restructure
which includes a loss of approximately 200 back-office positions, without any
consultation with staff or the relevant unions,
(b)
the restructure is part of the O'Farrell Government’s roll out of their Local Schools Local
Decisions reforms designed to create efficiencies in the education budget,
(c)
a number of important programs are also being lost in the Department’s functional
realignment including environmental sustainability, equity support, drug and alcohol
prevention and the arts unit,
(d)
despite a professed focus on sustainability education on the Department's website, the
new structure does not include any positions or function descriptions providing support
for environmental or sustainability education from state office,
(e)
for almost four decades the equity programs including the Priority Schools Action
Program and the Priority Schools Funding Program have been a key component of many
schools’ ability to address the impacts of concentrations of socioeconomic disadvantage,
and mention of these programs has been deleted from the functional realignment,
(f)
the drug and alcohol prevention unit has been slashed to just one position, a Youth Drug
and Alcohol Court Joint Assessment and Review Team Officer who will have nothing to
do with early intervention or prevention,
(g)
the Government is also proposing to restructure the arts unit and is considering cutting
the number of administrative staff that work behind the scenes to provide, and organise,
creative experiences for public school children,
(h)
in each case, the loss of head office support will undermine the ability of teachers to
deliver on the objectives of the programs, by removing guidance, program design,
assessment and innovation,
(i)
Local Schools Local Decisions not only shifts the blame for lack of funding of public
education onto principals, the functional realignment and state office job cuts will force
schools to use their own resources to perform the work formerly done by the head office,
and
(j)
the restructure is going to place extraordinary pressure on schools which relied on the
centralised support to do their job more effectively and deliver quality programs.
That this House condemns the loss of nearly 200 vital positions and programs that support the
work of teachers in schools in the key areas of environmental sustainability education, priority
schools, drug and alcohol prevention and the arts unit.
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3.
That this House calls on the Minister for Education, the Honourable Adrian Piccoli MP, to listen
to the concerns of teachers, parents and the community and abandon the proposed cuts to
essential support staff positions and programs for schools.
(Notice given 14 August 2012—expires Notice Paper No. 115)
824.
Dr Kaye to move—
1.
2.
That this House notes that:
(a)
AGL’s application for planning approval for a massive 1,000 megawatt gas-fired power
station at Dalton in the Upper Lachlan Shire attracted overwhelming opposition from the
local community and a number of well-researched submissions,
(b)
despite the overwhelming evidence provided by community submissions that the AGL’s
Environmental Assessment Report was flawed, the Planning and Assessment
Commission has approved the project,
(c)
the decision will have seriously adverse impacts on the health of local residents and their
environment,
(d)
the massive gas turbines will damage local air quality, compromise the water supply and
impose unacceptable noise onto surrounding residents,
(e)
AGL’s proposal for the power station was based on three outdated reports into energy
supply and demand, two of which have been comprehensively discredited,
(f)
even AGL’s chief executive officer has admitted that the project is unjustified, telling
ABC Radio National on 29 June 2012 that ‘there is no need for anymore gas or coal fired
generation till out into the next decade’, and
(g)
the Planning and Assessment Commission approved the project in the absence of any
independent scientifically rigorous noise criteria being established.
That this House calls on the Government to protect the community of the Upper Lachlan Shire
and other communities that are risk from the potentially devastating environmental and health
consequences of large-scale fossil fuel projects by:
(a)
clarifying the public record by stating that New South Wales does not need any more
fossil-fuel power stations and that demand management is a cheaper, less polluting
alternative to new peaking capacity,
(b)
taking steps to ensure that independent scientifically rigorous noise criteria are
established in an open dialogue with the affected community before applications for gasfired turbine electricity generation are considered and that license conditions are set that
regulate the total noise from the stacks and the turbines, and
(c)
seeking to negotiate with AGL to withdraw plans and in the absence of a successful
outcome, moving to cancel the planning approval.
(Notice given 14 August 2012—expires Notice Paper No. 115)
825.
Dr Kaye to move—
1.
That this House notes that:
(a)
on 29 June 2012, Transgrid released its Annual Planning Report 2012 in which the
company announced that due to a decline in energy demands, two of its major
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transmission infrastructure development projects, the Stroud to Lansdowne transmission
line and the Lismore to Dumaresq transmission line, would no longer be required until at
least the early 2020s,
2.
(b)
the announcement was a victory for the dedicated community activists in both regions
who had worked tirelessly to expose Transgrid's unjustified, expensive and damaging
proposals,
(c)
despite the deferrals, Transgrid proceeded to announce its preferred route for the Stroud
to Lansdowne transmission line, causing land values in the affected areas to immediately
plummet,
(d)
until Transgrid takes both projects off the table entirely, opportunities for renewable
energy, demand management and energy efficiency on the Mid North Coast and North
Coast, as well as the residents and tourism industry in both regions, face massive
uncertainty, and
(e)
the Australian Energy Regulator and the NSW Independent Pricing and Regulatory
Tribunal have both indicated that the main driver of rising household power bills is the
unnecessary, profit-driven gold-plating of the electricity supply network by the energy
companies like Transgrid.
That this House calls on the Minister for Resources and Energy, the Honourable Chris Hartcher
MP, to immediately intervene on behalf of the affected communities and instruct Transgrid to:
(a)
end the uncertainty for these communities and ease household power bill pain by
immediately cancelling both projects, and
(b)
work with local communities in the Mid North Coast and North Coast to continue to
reduce their energy demand.
(Notice given 14 August 2012—expires Notice Paper No. 115)
826.
Dr Kaye to move—
1.
2.
That this House notes that:
(a)
Lyme disease (LD) is a tick-borne zoonosis caused by the spirochaete bacterium,
Borrelia burgdorferi,
(b)
increasing numbers of requests for serology tests for Borrelia burgdorferi from patients in
New South Wales suggest that the disease or closely related infections may be on the rise
in this state,
(c)
definitive blood tests for the presence of Borrelia burgdorferi are not available in New
South Wales, creating a significant and in some cases prohibitive financial burden for
patients with suspected Lyme disease for whom definitive diagnosis involves a test at a
North American laboratory,
(d)
early diagnosis and treatment of Lyme disease reduces morbidity and long term
debilitation, and
(e)
the absence of National Association of Testing Authorites-certified testing facilities in
Australia may be creating a public health risk.
That this House calls on the Minister for Health to commission an independent study into:
(a)
the adequacy of facilities for diagnosis of the presence of Borrelia burgdorferi and other
spirochaete bacteria in New South Wales, and
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(b)
3.
advice provided to doctors in respect of the detection and treatment of Lyme disease.
That the subsequent report be tabled in both Houses of Parliament.
(Notice given 14 August 2012—expires Notice Paper No. 115)
827.
Ms Faehrmann to move—
1.
2.
That this House notes that:
(a)
coal dust has been found to be emitted from loaded coal wagons hauled by locomotives
travelling on New South Wales rail lines,
(b)
there is evidence to show that exposure to coal dust can have human health impacts
including asthma, pneumoconiosis, bronchitis and emphysema,
(c)
Roads and Maritime Services require all trucks carrying coal to be covered when
travelling on New South Wales roads,
(d)
the Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC) has a licence to operate its rail systems
from the Environment Protection Authority which includes the Reduction of Coal Dust
Loads from Locomotive Loads, and
(e)
the ARTC must submit a workplan to the NSW Environment Protection Authority for
approval outlining how appropriate technology will be adopted to significantly reduce
coal dust emissions on the New South Wales ARTC rail network, and this workplan is
overdue and only partially complete.
That this House calls on the Government to:
(a)
request that the ARTC complete the workplan as soon as possible,
(b)
publicly release all reports on the ARTC's workplan to Reduce Coal Dust Loads, and
(c)
work with the industry, the ARTC and the EPA to ensure coal wagons are covered by the
end of 2012.
(Notice given 15 August 2012—expires Notice Paper No. 116)
831.
Dr Kaye to move—
1.
That this House notes the proposal by the Northern NSW Local Health District to replace the
overnight emergency doctor at Mullumbimby hospital with a nurse-operated teleconferencing
system connected to Tweed Heads hospital.
2.
That this House notes that:
(a)
nurses and doctors from the region are opposed to the move, arguing that patient lives
and well-being are being placed at risk and the cost of transfers of patients to other
hospitals will negate the expected savings from the budget measure,
(b)
the community, including representatives of all three levels of government, has
unanimously rejected the proposal,
(c)
the Northern NSW Local Health District's own Connecting Critical Care Emergency
Department Program draft guidelines published in March and valid from May this year
states that: “The CCC videoconferencing camera must not be seen as a replacement for
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on-site medical consultation. Seriously ill or injured patients require the doctor on-call to
be on site and as rapidly as possible”,
2.
(d)
the NSW Nurses Association has raised concerns about the effectiveness of the video
conferencing method, as well as the legal implications for nurses who are being asked to
treat patients without the help of doctors, and the Association has conveyed the nurses’
rejection of the ‘doctor-removal’ component of the proposal to Local Health Board Chair
and the Chief Executive,
(e)
Mullumbimby's hospital emergency services department treated approximately 7,700
patients last year, with an average of 20 daily admissions, and
(f)
the distance between Mullumbimby Hospital and Tweed Heads Hospital may prove life
threatening for many emergency patients.
That this House calls on the Minister for Health to listen to the protests of concerned health
professionals and local residents and immediately take action to ensure that there is sufficient
funding to employ an overnight emergency doctor at Mullumbimby Hospital.
(Notice given 15 August 2012—expires Notice Paper No. 116)
832.
Mr Shoebridge to move—
1.
2.
That this House notes that:
(a)
logging operations in State Forests on both the South and North Coasts are placing at
threat vulnerable koala populations in both the Tanja State Forest near Bega and the
Royal Camp State Forest near Casino,
(b)
Tanja Forest is the site for a recent discovery of a remnant koala population, possibly the
last remaining population of koalas in the Bega Valley, and part of a threatened
population of koalas on the South Coast estimated at a total of 50 or less animals,
(c)
Tanja Forest on the State's South Coast abounds with other wildlife, including over a
dozen threatened species such as Powerful Owls, Yellow Bellied Gliders, Glossy Black
Cockatoos, Eastern Pygmy Possums, Sooty Owls, Swift Parrots & Gang Gang
Cockatoos,
(d)
the habitat marked for logging in Royal Camp State Forest contained evidence of a highdensity koala population with one of the forest's compartments having already been
logged in breach of regulations requiring forestry NSW to apply exclusion zones and
prescriptions to constrain logging in koala habitat, and
(e)
despite the presence of koala populations in both State Forests causing temporary halts to
logging operations, Forests NSW is intending to proceed with intensive logging of both
forests including to within 20 metres of proven koala habitat.
That this House calls on the Government to:
(a)
take immediate steps to protect the State's vulnerable koala population by instigating a
permanent halt to logging in both Tanja State Forest and Royal Camp State Forest, and
(b)
undertake pro-active and independent koala habitat surveys in all State Forest areas
which have significant potential for koala populations in order to permanently protect
existing and potential koala habitat from destructive logging operations.
(Notice given 16 August 2012—expires Notice Paper No. 117)
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833.
Ms Cusack to move—
That this House notes with interest the decision of New South Wales Labor caucus to opt for its right to
silence on the issue of the right to silence.
(Notice given 16 August 2012—expires Notice Paper No. 117)
836.
Ms Cotsis to move—
1.
2.
That this House notes that:
(a)
the O'Farrell Government has given support for the Schott Report's recommendation for
periodic reviews of all concessional arrangements across government including the
Pensioner Rebate Scheme which provides all eligible pensioners with an annual rebate of
$250 per property on all ordinary rates and charges for domestic waste management
services and $87.50 annual rebates each for water supply and sewerage special rates and
charges, and
(b)
any changes to the Pensioner Rebate Scheme would cause unnecessary hardship for
many pensioners who rely on this assistance to stay in their homes and may well force
them to sell their homes.
That this House:
(a)
notes that the Pensioner Rate Scheme is enshrined in the Local Government Act and
requires all New South Wales councils to provide this rebate to all eligible pensioners,
and
(b)
calls on the Government to immediately give a guarantee that it will not abolish the
Pensioner Rebate Scheme and thereby relieve the many eligible pensioners in this State
of any anxiety about whether or not they will have to sell their homes.
(Notice given 16 August 2012—expires Notice Paper No. 117)
837.
Ms Ficarra to move—
1.
2.
That this House notes:
(a)
Mr Hugh Jackman’s latest movie ‘The Wolverine’ has begun filming in Sydney,
reinforcing New South Wales’ position as a world leader in film production,
(b)
‘The Wolverine’ has created almost 2,000 jobs for cast, crew and extras, and is expected
to spend more than $80 million in New South Wales during production, and
(c)
filming is taking place at Fox Studios, in the Sydney central business district, Sutherland
Shire and Western Sydney.
That this House acknowledges that:
(a)
New South Wales is recognised globally as one of the best locations for large scale films
and television programs, and is home to the best post-production, digital and visual
effects industry in Australia,
(b)
as well as generating jobs and investment, productions like ‘The Wolverine’ boost our
tourism and visitor economy and raise the profile of New South Wales around the world,
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3.
(c)
the support of communities across the state enables New South Wales to provide superior
shooting locations, with Kurnell and Picton playing the part of Japan for ‘The Wolverine’
and Rozelle the stage for the outskirts of 1920’s New York in The Great Gatsby, and
(d)
the Government has established a Creative Industries Task Force to develop a new 10
year Industry Action Plan.
That this House acknowledges:
(a)
Mr Hugh Jackman for his brilliance as an actor and as a fine ambassador for New South
Wales and Australia, and
(b)
the Deputy Premier and Minister for Trade and Investment, the Honourable Andrew
Stoner MP, NSW Trade and Investment and Screen NSW who helped secure ‘The
Wolverine’ production for Sydney and New South Wales.
(Notice given 16 August 2012—expires Notice Paper No. 117)
*841. Workers Compensation Legislation Amendment (Costs) Bill 2012: resumption of the adjourned
debate (13 September 2012) of the question on the motion of Mr Shoebridge: That this bill be now read
a second time (5 calendar days from 13 September 2012)—Mr Pearce. (20 minutes)
843.
Mr Ajaka to move—
1.
2.
3.
That this House notes that:
(a)
the TAFE Illawarra, Wollongong Campus formally launched their new multi-purpose
trade facilities on 6 August 2012, including:
(i)
workshops for heavy metal fabrication,
(ii)
welding bays,
(iii) storage, student amenities and teacher facilities,
(iv) the replacement of old equipment, including an overhead crane,
(b)
the State Government contributed $7.1 million to this project and the Commonwealth
Government contributed $2.16 million, and
(c)
TAFE Illawarra, Wollongong Campus now has a mix of refurbished accommodation,
new specialist facilities and new equipment.
That this House notes that:
(a)
TAFE Illawarra, Wollongong Campus provides vocational education and training to the
southeast region of New South Wales, and
(b)
each year, TAFE Illawarra enrols approximately 34,000 students.
That this House recognises the ongoing support of the O'Farrell State Government for the
upgraded work undertaken at TAFE Illawarra, Wollongong Campus.
(Notice given 21 August 2012—expires Notice Paper No. 118)
845.
Ms Barham to move—
1.
That this House notes that in Federal Parliament on 29 February 2012, the Senate’s Community
Affairs Reference Committee tabled a report entitled “Commonwealth Contribution to Former
Forced Adoption Policies and Practices”.
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2.
3.
That this House notes that the report entitled “Commonwealth Contribution to Former Forced
Adoption Policies and Practices” states that:
(a)
it is estimated that more than 70,000 children were adopted out in New South Wales
between 1940 and 1985, and
(b)
a number of "key wrongs" were identified in former forced adoption policies, including:
(i)
"vulnerable mothers were not given the care and respect that they needed during
this difficult period of their lives",
(ii)
"mothers were poorly advised",
(iii) "they were stigmatised by professionals and institutions”,
(iv) "organisations and their staff in positions of authority stood in judgement of these
women instead of respecting them".
That this House notes the following recommendations made in the report:
(a)
“Recommendation 3: The committee recommends that state and territory governments
and non-government institutions that administered adoptions should issue formal
statements of apology that acknowledge practices that were illegal or unethical, as well
as other practices that contributed to the harm suffered by many parents whose children
were forcibly removed and by the children who were separated from their parents.",
(b)
“Recommendation 4: The committee recommends that apologies by the Commonwealth
or by other governments and institutions should satisfy the five criteria for formal
apologies set out by the Canadian Law Commission and previously noted by the Senate
Community Affairs Committee.”,
(c)
“Recommendation 5: The committee recommends that official apologies should include
statements that take responsibility for the past policy choices made by institutions'
leaders and staff, and not be qualified by reference to values or professional practice
during the period in question.”, and
(d)
“Recommendation 6: The committee recommends that formal apologies should always
be accompanied by undertakings to take concrete actions that offer appropriate redress
for past mistakes.”
4.
That this House notes that, in December 2000, the Legislative Council's Standing Committee on
Social Issues tabled its report entitled "Releasing the Past: Adoption Practices 1950-1998",
dated December 2000.
5.
That this House commends:
(a)
the Parliament of Western Australia for issuing an apology on 19 October 2010 to the
mothers, children and families who were adversely affected by past adoption practices in
that state,
(b)
Parliament of South Australia for issuing their apology on 18 July 2012 to people
affected by past forced adoption practices in that state,
(c)
the Commonwealth Government for announcing that they will make a formal apology on
behalf of the nation to all those affected by past forced adoption practices, and that a
specific Reference Group to be chaired by Adjunct Professor Nahum Mushin is to be
formed to develop the exact timing and nature of that apology,
(d)
the Tasmanian Government for announcing that they will issue an apology on behalf of
the state to those affected by past forced adoption practices,
(e)
the Victorian Government for announcing that on 25 October 2012 they will apologise to
the women, children and families affected by past adoption practices, and
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(f)
6.
the New South Wales State Government for announcing that it will offer an apology.
That this House calls for:
(a)
the formal statement of apology from the NSW Government to be consistent with
recommendations 3, 4, 5 and 6 of the Senate's Community Affairs Reference
Committee's report "Commonwealth Contribution to Former Forced Adoption Policies
and Practices" and that such an apology acknowledge practices that were illegal or
unethical, as well as other practices that contributed to the harm suffered by many
parents whose children were forcibly removed and by the children who were separated
from their parents,
(b)
the apology from the NSW Government to be directed towards all parties affected by the
practice of forced adoptions, including, but not limited to natural mothers, natural fathers
and all children subject to adoption, and
(c)
a reference group be established consisting of natural mothers and adult adopted people
to advise the government on the timing and nature of the NSW State Government
apology.
(Notice given 21 August 2012—expires Notice Paper No. 118)
848.
Mrs Maclaren-Jones to move—
That this House:
(a)
congratulates Mona Vale Public School (MVPS) for providing 100 years of education,
(b)
notes that the school's Centenary Festival Day will be held on 15 September 2012,
(c)
notes that the Mona Vale Public School celebrations have attracted significant social media
interest through the MVPS Reunion Group and MVPS Centenary Group, which has helped to
bring together numerous former students to share photos and experiences, and
(d)
notes that from 13 to 31 August 2012 a historical display illustrating 100 years of the school will
be open to the public at Mona Vale Library.
(Notice given 21 August 2012—expires Notice Paper No. 118)
849.
Mr Donnelly to move—
1.
That this House notes that:
(a)
the wages and conditions for the majority of workers in New South Wales are governed
by awards and enterprise agreements,
(b)
awards and enterprise agreements contain penalty rate provisions that ensure workers are
properly remunerated for being engaged at certain times, for example at night, and on
certain days, for example weekends and public holidays,
(c)
penalty rate provisions have been incorporated into awards and enterprise agreements as
a result of decisions by industrial tribunals or with the consent of employers or employer
organisations, and
(d)
the 3.5 million workers in New South Wales and their families would stand to be
significantly disadvantaged if penalty rates were cut or removed from awards and
enterprise agreements.
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2.
3.
That this House notes that:
(a)
the report last week on page 21 of the Central Coast Advocate outlining the New South
Wales Business Chamber Central Coast’s support for a review of penalty rates for
workers engaged in restaurants and cafes,
(b)
the article notes a key recommendation of the Visitors Economy Taskforce Final Report
that supports a push by the Chamber of Restaurant and Catering Australia for a new
approach to penalty rates, and
(c)
in truth, when looked at objectively, the proposal being advanced is nothing less than a
wholesale attack on the penalty rates of restaurant and cafe workers.
That this House condemns in the strongest possible terms the State Liberal members Mr Daren
Webber MP (Wyong), Mr Chris Spence MP (The Entrance), the Honourable Chris Hartcher MP
(Terrigal) and Mr Chris Holstein (Gosford) for giving their tacit support for the attack on
penalty rates, by remaining silent and not speaking out on behalf of Central Coast workers and
their families.
(Notice given 21 August 2012—expires Notice Paper No. 118)
851.
Mr Whan to move—
1.
2.
That this House condemns the Government for its discussion paper on replacing the Fire
Services Levy as the paper:
(a)
presents only one side of the argument, prejudging that the current system should be
removed,
(b)
misrepresents the findings of the Parliamentary Public Accounts Committee which
enquired into this issued,
(c)
fails to point out that RFS volunteers and staff are opposed to changing the system, and
(d)
fails to provide any reliable cost estimates to enable comparisons, and
That this House calls on the Government to withdraw its biased and dishonest paper and
undertake a more balanced process.
(Notice given 21 August 2012—expires Notice Paper No. 118)
852.
Mr Shoebridge to move—
1.
That this House notes:
(a)
that under section 88 of the Roads Act the relevant roads authority has the power to
remove or prune any vegetation overhanging a road without being subject to any
environmental, planning or heritage controls,
(b)
that this power should ideally only be used when there is a genuine traffic hazard due to
overhanging vegetation,
(c)
that in the case of the figs in Laman St, Newcastle, this power was used to remove
significant trees that were highly valued by the local community and which did not
present any risk that would justify circumventing normal planning requirements, causing
much community unrest and unnecessary expense to public authorities,
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2.
(d)
proposals to remove vegetation for reasons other than immediate danger should not be
exempt from other controls, and
(e)
that equivalent legislation in Victoria states that the removal of overhanging vegetation is
subject to the requirements of other laws, including the Victorian equivalent of the Local
Government Act and Environmental Planning and Assessment Acts.
That this House calls on the government to amend section 88 of the Rods Act 1993 so that the
removal of trees for reasons other than being an immediate danger is subject to the
environmental, planning and heritage controls that should otherwise apply to tree removals and
pruning on public land.
(Notice given 21 August 2012—expires Notice Paper No. 118)
853.
Mrs Maclaren-Jones to move—
1.
2.
That this House notes:
(a)
the Pub2Pub Charity Fun Run and Walk from Dee Why to Newport will be held Sunday
26 August 2012,
(b)
that this significant annual community event is in its 20 th year attracting 5000 participants
running or walking the 13km course, and
(c)
that the Pub2Pub event aims to raise much needed funds for charities, raising $109,476
last year and hoping to raise $150,000 this year for local charities including the local surf
clubs, local hospitals, Stewart House, SES and NSW Rural Fire Service,
That this House congratulates the Rotary Club of Brookvale in conjunction with the Newport
Arms Hotel for organizing this important community event since 1991.
(Notice given 21 August 2012—expires Notice Paper No. 118)
855.
Ms Faehrmann to move—
That, under standing order 52, there be laid upon the table of the House within 21 days of the date of
passing of this resolution the following documents in the possession, custody or control of the
Department of Health, the Office of Environment and Heritage and the Environment Protection
Authority (EPA):
(a)
all reports, created since 30 June 2007, that relates or refers to the impact of coal dust on the
health of the community, not including raw data from monitoring stations,
(b)
all documents relating to Licence number 3142 held by Australian Rail Track Corporation
which pertain to Pollution Studies Reduction Programs sections PRP 3 and PRP 4,
(c)
any report relating to the EPA's pollution reduction program which was issued to the Australian
Rail Track Corporation in September 2011,
(d)
all documents pertaining to air quality monitoring at Mayfield and Metford relating to the EPA's
pollution reduction program, and
(e)
any document which records or refers to the production of documents as a result of this order of
the House.
(Notice given 21 August 2012—expires Notice Paper No. 118)
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856.
Mr Whan to move—
1.
That this House notes the July issue of the Rural Fire Service (RFS) Association newsletter, in
which President Brian McKinlay AFSM says:
“…on a more serious note, it is with dismay we note the reduction in the Rural Fire
Fighting Fund from the sum of $271 million in last year’s budget to the figure of $263
million in the FY12/13 state budget. What is of even greater concern to the future of our
brigades and their needs is that for the past two years, the total allocation for brigade
stations and fire control centres amounts to $5 million from the O’Farrell government. In
the last two years of the Kenneally government this allocation for the same time period
was over $30 million.”
2.
That this House notes:
3.
(a)
that the cut to funding for the RFS represents the first time funding for this critical
agency has gone down in 18 years,
(b)
the detrimental effect cutting funding will have on RFS volunteers and capacity, and
(c)
that this represents another attack by the Government on resources for Regional and rural
New South Wales.
That this House condemns the O'Farrell Government for reducing funding for RFS volunteers.
(Notice given 21 August 2012—expires Notice Paper No. 118)
857.
Ms Voltz to move—
1.
That this House acknowledges the passing of Joan Bielski, who was one of New South Wales’
foremost feminist activists.
2.
That this House notes that during her career Joan played an integral part in:
3.
(i)
the Teachers’ Equal Pay campaigns during the 1950s,
(ii)
being a part of the Immigration Reform Association during 1950s and 1960s for the
abolition of the White Australia policy,
(iii)
the first campaign to get women into local government during 1950s and 1960s, and in
the establishment of ALGWA,
(iv)
Resident Action 1972-74, including in her role as President of the combined New South
Wales resident action organisation during the 1974 Victoria Street disputes,
(v)
being a Women’s Electoral Lobby founding member from 1972, where she participated
in submissions and lobbying to the Poverty Commission and State Government regarding
the establishment of the Women’s Unit in Premier’s Department, and for the AntiDiscrimination Act 1974,
(vi)
being a founding member of Women in Education 1973-90, which included lobbying for
the enquiry that led to the reform of education for women and girls, and
(vii)
initiator of Women Into Politics.
That this House extends its condolences to Joan's family and friends.
(Notice given 21 August 2012—expires Notice Paper No. 118)
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858.
Ms Voltz to move—
1.
That this House notes the NSW Auditor General Report Performance Audit on "Physical
Activity in Government Primary Schools, Department of Education and Communities".
2.
That this House notes that:
3.
(a)
physical inactivity contributes to the deaths of over 13,000 Australians and results in
more than $1.5 billion in direct healthcare costs each year,
(b)
about half of the New South Wales population does not undertake the recommended
level of physical activity required to obtain health benefits,
(c)
health benefits at a young age include favourable skeletal development, improved
physical and psychological wellbeing, and an increased likelihood of physical activity
later in adulthood,
(d)
That the Auditor General found that some schools are not meeting the Department of
Education and Community’s minimum requirement of two hours per week of planned
physical activity,
(e)
the Department of Education and Community does not know whether schools
volunteering for the programs it offers are those in greatest need.
That this House call on the Government to consider the recommendations of the Auditor
General amongst other measures to improve the health and wellbeing of the people of New
South Wales, in particular targeting schools as the place of learning for lifelong physical activity
(Notice given 21 August 2012—expires Notice Paper No. 118)
859.
Ms Barham to move—
1.
2.
That this House notes that:
(a)
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have a life expectancy that is consistently
identified as being between 10 and 17 years less than the life expectancy of the general
population,
(b)
Aboriginal people experience disability rates at 2.4 times the general population, and
(c)
the Government operates a number of support programs for older people aged 65 and
over, where the eligibility age for Aboriginal and Torres Strait islander people is 45 years
of age, for example NSW Home And Community Care Services, assistance under the
Older Parent Carer Program and the provision by Housing NSW of accommodation in
Seniors Communities.
That this House acknowledges:
(a)
the finding of the 2010-11 Australian Medical Association Indigenous Health Report
Card which states that:
“Appropriate access to primary health care can narrow the life expectancy gap,
and may also offset some of the harmful health effects of socio-economic
disadvantage and inequality”,
(b)
recommendation 5 of the NSW Aboriginal Community Care Gathering Committee's
Conference Report from 2006 which states that:
“Eligibility for the NSW Seniors Card should be extended to include Aboriginal
and Torres Strait Islander people from the age of 45 years”, and
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(c)
3.
the NSW Aboriginal Community Care Gathering Committee’s Policy Position ratified in
June 2011, specifically noting:
(i)
Guiding Principle No. 8: “In acknowledging that Aboriginal and Torres Strait
Islander people have a reduced life expectancy compared to other people in
Australia, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people must be eligible for aged
care and other seniors’ services from the age 45 years. Until life expectancies for
all are similar, eligibility from age 45 years for Aboriginal and Torres Strait
Islander people would ensure that they equitably receive the very necessary
support services and other benefits afforded to other older people in Australia.”,
(ii)
Recommendation 5: “All programs providing support and other services to older
people must ensure that the age criteria for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
people start at 45 years.”,
(iii) Recommendation 6: “Aged Care Assessments must be available for Aboriginal
and Torres Strait Islander people from age 45 years if necessary, not 50 years.”,
(iv) Recommendation 7: “The NSW Seniors Card must be available to Aboriginal and
Torres Strait Islander people from age 45 years.”
That this House calls on the Government to lower the eligibility age for Aboriginal and Torres
Strait Islander people to be entitled to receive the NSW State Seniors Card to 45 years of age
and for this new eligibility age to come into effect from 1 July 2013.
(Notice given 22 August 2012—expires Notice Paper No. 119)
860.
Mr Whan to move—
1.
2.
That this House notes that:
(a)
Snowy River Shire Council applied to the State for a $1.5 million Health One Facility as
a valuable addition to the Federal Super Clinic Development in Thredbo Terrace and as a
way of centralising the community health centre services (which are currently located
several kilometres away) into the same complex as GP services,
(b)
the application has been rejected by the Government,
(c)
comments by Snowy River Shire Council Director Community and Environmental
Services, Murray Blackburn Smith – who is overseeing the development of the GP Super
Clinic – who said that Council has ‘been misled’ and he is disappointed by the decision,
and
(d)
the misleading pre-election comments by the National and Liberals state members which
lead the community to believe that they would support this development and their
reversal of the previous Labor Government’s commitment to have a Health One facility.
That this House condemns the O’Farrell Government and the Member for Monaro for their
failure to approve the Jindabyne Community’s application for a $1.5 million Health One facility
to support the Federal Labor Government’s $5.5 million GP Super Clinic project in Jindabyne.
(Notice given 22 August 2012—expires Notice Paper No. 119)
861.
Ms Cotsis to move—
1.
That this House notes:
(a)
that on 12 June this year, it was the one hundred and tenth anniversary of the right of
women to vote and to stand as candidates in Commonwealth elections,
(b)
that electoral milestones for women in Australia have been reached as a result of
dedication, commitment and struggle by women across the political spectrum, and
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(c)
2.
the service of Australian women in high offices including:
(i)
members of the Federal House of Representatives and the Senate,
(ii)
members of State and Territories Legislative Assemblies and Legislative
Councils,
(iii) members of the Federal Cabinet,
(iv) members of State Cabinets,
(v)
federal and state parliamentary secretaries,
(vi) mayors,
(vii) local government councillors,
(viii) members and chairs of federal and senate committees,
(ix) members and chairs of state legislative council committees,
(x)
President of the Senate
(xi) President of the Legislative Council,
(xii) Speaker of the House of Representatives,
(xiii) leaders of the Opposition,
(xiv) Premiers and Chief Ministers,
(xv) leaders of political parties,
(xvi) Prime Minister,
(xvii) members of the Federal and State judiciaries, and
(xviii) members of the High Court.
That this House commits to further increasing women’s participation in political life of our
community.
(Notice given 22 August 2012—expires Notice Paper No. 119)
862.
Mr Whan to move—
1.
That this House:
(a)
condemns the O’Farrell Government for their decision to discontinue support for the ITU
Sydney triathlon, and
(b)
expresses its concern that in losing this triathlon Sydney has lost the opportunity to
promote itself in an internationally televised sporting event and at the O’Farrell
Government’s failure to live up to its pre-election commitment to attract events to New
South Wales.
(Notice given 22 August 2012—expires Notice Paper No. 119)
865.
Ms Cotsis to move—
1.
2.
That this House notes that:
(a)
the NSW Government filed an application with the Industrial Relations Commission of
NSW for a new Crown Employees (Public Service Conditions of Employment) Award,
and
(b)
the Government wants to abolish many conditions of employment including:
(i)
paid family and community services leave,
(ii)
annual leave loading,
(iii) the ability for employees to work from home, and
(iv) the allowance for living in a remote area.
That this House notes:
(a)
that fair flexible work practices are to no longer be subject to the condition of the Award,
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3.
(b)
that the requirement to consult with the PSA and within the terms of the Flexible Work
Practices, Policy and Guidelines be removed,
(c)
that the Government proposes to change the wording of the parental leave clause to
specifically exclude long term foster carers and surrogate parents,
(d)
that the Award provisions relating to sick leave and sick leave to care for a family
member are to be abolished and replaced with a new clause called Personal/Carers
Leave,
(e)
that there are radical proposals to change the definition of a shift worked as well as to
abolish the day shift allowance, and
(f)
that the Government is seeking to do away with the current Award requirements for the
Employer and the Union to agree on Work Health and Safety consultation arrangements.
That this House:
(a)
notes that whilst the NSW Government purports to be an employer that encourages
equity and diversity in its workplace in order to attract the best people to NSW Public
Service, that it is only making it harder for women, those with children and other caring
responsibilities to pursue a career in the NSW Public Service.
(b)
notes that this is a continuation of the O’Farrell’s war against its own workers in the
NSW Public Service.
(Notice given 22 August 2012—expires Notice Paper No. 119)
866.
Dr Kaye to move—
1.
2.
That this House notes that:
(a)
the option of being educated in a comprehensive public secondary school is a right that
should be available to all young people throughout New South Wales,
(b)
New South Wales governments have historically pursued policies that have denied this
right to young people living in a number of areas in New South Wales, and these policies
include:
(i)
the closure of existing comprehensive high schools, often based on demographic
arguments that have proven in time to have been wrong as they have ignored the
possibility of increases in the cohorts of high-school-aged young people and the
desire of parents to choose a public comprehensive option for their children,
(ii)
the conversion of existing comprehensive high schools into specialist high schools
including sports, creative and performing arts and technology high schools,
(c)
in a number of catchments in New South Wales, many public high schools are selective,
specialist, collegiate or single sex and the number of places at comprehensive public high
schools is inadequate to meet the demand, and
(d)
consequently many parents are now forced to confront the invidious choice of either
leaving the public sector or committing their children to long and time-wasting
commutes to find a suitable public high school.
That this House calls on the Minister for Education to fulfil his obligations under the Education
Act 1990 to provide the option of comprehensive public education for all students in New South
Wales by:
(a)
immediately beginning the process of identifying districts where the number of places
available in comprehensive public secondary schools is currently inadequate to meet the
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demand or is at risk of doing so in the next decade, in consultation with the NSW
Federation of Parents and Citizens Organisations and the NSW Teachers Federation,
(b)
for each such area, identifying and securing ownership of the most appropriate locations
for new comprehensive high schools,
(c)
beginning the urgent task of designing and constructing these new schools, and
(d)
also identifying districts where the number of places available in comprehensive public
secondary schools may become inadequate to meet likely scenarios of future growth in
demand and moving to secure sites for schools needed to meet any likely growth in
demand.
(Notice given 22 August 2012—expires Notice Paper No. 119)
869.
Dr Kaye to move—
1.
2.
2.
3.
That this House notes Prime Minister Julia Gillard’s in-principle endorsement of the Gonski
Review of School Funding that:
(a)
defines a schooling resource standard that estimates the cost of providing quality
education to the average student,
(b)
identifies supplementary funding for each school to take into account the impacts of
factors such as special needs students, socio-economic disadvantage, proportion of
Indigenous students, English language proficiency, remoteness and school size,
(c)
proposes to fund public schools at the full schooling resource standard level, plus
supplementary funding, and
(d)
proposes to fund non-government schools at a fraction of the schooling resource standard
level, adjusted according to the anticipated level of private contribution.
That this House welcomes:
(a)
the recognition that governments must fund public schools at a level where they can fulfil
their obligations to their students and society, and
(b)
the anticipated $1.4 billion increase in the recurrent funding of public education in New
South Wales that is desperately needed to meet the needs and expectations of
communities across the state.
That this House expresses its disappointment that the Gonski Review’s model for nongovernment school funding will:
(a)
increase the funding of many of the already very wealthy non-government schools,
perpetuating and expanding the levels of inequality and the waste of millions of dollars,
(b)
exacerbate the pressure on many public schools that have been forced into competition
for students with low-fee non-government schools, and
(c)
increase the recurrent cost of implementing the Gonski funding model by $700 million in
New South Wales and $2.2 billion nationally and consequently pose additional political
barriers to providing additional and desperately needed funding to the public sector.
That this House calls on the Premier Barry O’Farrell and the Minister for Education, the
Honourable Adrian Piccoli MP, to commence negotiation with the Federal Government for the
full implementation of the Gonski funding model for public schools, while delaying any
consideration of increased funding for the non-government sector until after full schooling
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resource standard funding has been developed and implemented for all of New South Wales’
government schools.
(Notice given 4 September 2012—expires Notice Paper No. 121)
872.
Mrs Maclaren-Jones to move—
1.
That this House congratulates Playgroup NSW on its 40th anniversary.
2.
That this House notes that:
(a)
Playgroup NSW is a not for profit community led organisation that provides support for
all families with babies and children under six to participate in relevant playgroups,
develop social and community connections and access to learning resources,
(b)
Playgroup NSW supports over 50,000 parents, carers and children attending over 1,700
sessions of playgroup each week,
(c)
since commencing in 1972, Playgroup NSW has worked to support community
playgroups and provide specialist services to a variety of playgroups,
(d)
Playgroup NSW also provides support for families and children with additional needs,
including implementation of early intervention programs and transition support for
families into community settings, and
(e)
Playgroup NSW provides a range of services for professional and community
organisations that promote the concept of playgroup and learning through play.
(Notice given 4 September 2012—expires Notice Paper No. 121)
875.
Ms Sharpe to move—
1.
2.
That this House notes that:
(a)
the O’Farrell Government has delivered the worst on time running performance across the
Cityrail network since 2008,
(b)
commuters on 15/16 lines have experienced trains that are late and are getting later,
(c)
seven out of 16 lines are not meeting the governments own target of 92 per cent of
services in the morning and afternoon peak. These seven lines are the:
(i)
Southern Highlands,
(ii)
Newcastle/Hunter,
(iii) South,
(iv) Western,
(v)
East Hills,
(vi) Northern Coast, and
(vii) South Coast,
(d)
commuters across Sydney, the Hunter and the Illawarra are struggling to get to work and
home on time, and
(e)
failure to get the trains to run on time is having a serious impact on commuters
employment, caring, education and training responsibilities and forcing some of them
back into their cars.
This House further notes that the O’Farrell government has refused to rule out increasing fare
recovery from 22.1 per cent to 30 per cent as recommended in the Schott Report.
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3.
That this House calls on the O’Farrell Government to reject the Schott Report recommendations
regarding fare increases for Cityrail passengers.
(Notice given 4 September 2012—expires Notice Paper No. 121)
876.
Mr Whan to move—
1.
2.
That this House notes that:
(a)
on Saturday 25 August the Dalgety community and the Snowy River Alliance held
Snowy River Day in Dalgety,
(b)
this year marked the 10th anniversary of the first releases down the Snowy River by
Premiers Bob Carr and Steve Bracks,
(c)
Snowy River Day was attended by many of the people who are working on restoration of
the river, the community, the Honourable Steve Whan MLC and the Honourable Peter
Phelps MLC, and
(d)
the Honourable Katrina Hodgkinson MP, Minister for Primary Industries and Minister
for Small Business, was an apology from the event, citing her involvement in the Heffron
by-election.
That this House:
(a)
congratulates the community on the very successful campaign that has lead to this
historic environmental achievement,
(b)
congratulates Water for Rivers, the Catchment Management Authority, Office of Water
and most importantly the people who have been working on the ground for their work in
achieving the promised water savings resulting in 212 gigalitres per year for the Snowy,
and
(c)
recognises that there is still work to be done on the Snowy and urges the Government to
reverse its decision to sack many of the people involved in scientific studies and reinstate
the Snowy scientific committee.
(Notice given 4 September 2012—expires Notice Paper No. 121)
878.
Dr Phelps to move—
That this House:
(a)
notes the place and importance of State Selective High Schools and Opportunity Classes in
Primary Schools,
(b)
notes the persistent and irrational opposition to these educational centres of excellence by the
NSW Teacher’s Federation,
(c)
congratulates governments of all political persuasions for maintaining and expanding the system
of selective schooling, and
(d)
supports the provision of high quality schooling to gifted and talented students in New South
Wales.
(Notice given 4 September 2012—expires Notice Paper No. 121)
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879.
Ms Westwood to move—
1.
2.
That this House notes that:
(a)
Equal Pay Day is marked each year by the Equal Opportunity for Women in the
Workplace Agency, on the day at which women’s annual earnings reach the same level
as those of men in the previous financial year,
(b)
this year Equal Pay Day fell on Sunday 2 September 2012, which marks the extra 64
days women have to work after the end of the financial year to earn the same as men,
(c)
recent Australian Bureau of Statistics figures reveal that Australian women, on average,
still earn 18 per cent less than men, and last year the gap was 17.5 per cent,
(d)
this year took women 64 days to catch up to men’s earnings from last financial year,
while the previous two years took 63 days,
(e)
this is a blight on corporate Australia and it is time they were made to change their ways,
and
(f)
over a lifetime, the pay gap can add up to a difference of as much as $1 million, and a
lifetime of lower wages leads to lower levels of savings and less superannuation at
retirement.
That this House calls on members of Parliament to let this Equal Pay Day be an opportunity to
consider further action to close this particular inequality between women and men in Australia.
(Notice given 4 September 2012—expires Notice Paper No. 121)
882.
Ms Westwood to move—
1.
2.
That this House notes that:
(a)
10 September 2012 is International Suicide Prevention Day,
(b)
suicide is a leading cause of death globally and in Australia,
(c)
in Australia there are approximately 2,200 deaths per annum of which nearly 80 per cent
are male,
(d)
suicide is the leading cause of death for adult males aged under 44 years and is a notable
cause of death in males,
(e)
suicide is also the leading cause of death for women under the age of 34 years and over
75 years, and
(f)
suicide and suicidal behaviour costs Australia over $17 billion every year and yet it is
largely hidden.
That this House commends Lifeline Australia and Suicide Prevention Australia for:
(a)
their commitment to improving our knowledge and understanding of suicide and suicidal
behaviour and its human, social and economic costs,
(b)
their work with those at risk of suicide and for their advocacy on behalf of the
community to the Federal and State Governments to develop and implement suicide
prevention strategies, and
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(c)
their support of those affected by suicide and suicidal behaviour.
(Notice given 4 September 2012—expires Notice Paper No. 121)
883.
Ms Westwood to move—
That this House notes that:
(a)
National Stroke Week is 10 September to 16 September 2012,
(b)
in 2012, the theme for National Stroke Week is focused on encouraging people to understand
their stroke risk,
(c)
one in six people will suffer a stroke in their lifetime,
(d)
there are six steps people can take to reduce the risk and the danger of stroke:
(i)
know your personal risk factors: high blood pressure, diabetes and high blood
cholesterol,
(ii)
be physically active and exercise regularly,
(iii) avoid obesity by keeping to a healthy diet,
(iv) limit alcohol consumption,
(v)
avoid cigarette smoke, and if you smoke, seek help to stop now,
(vi) learn to recognise the warning signs of stroke and act fast,
(e)
stroke is Australia’s second biggest killer,
(f)
stroke kills more women than breast cancer and more men than prostate cancer,
(g)
approximately 20 per cent of strokes happen to people under the age of 55,
(h)
most of those people will require hospital care and more than one-third of those admitted to
hospital will move to rehabilitation services after acute care,
(i)
because the brain controls everything we do, including the way we think, move, speak and eat,
stroke can leave people with a wide range of physical and cognitive changes and disabilities,
and
(j)
some of the effects can include paralysis, speech and swallowing difficulties, problems with
memory, hearing and eyesight, as it depends on where in the brain the stroke occurs and how
severe it is.
(Notice given 4 September 2012—expires Notice Paper No. 121)
884.
Mr Shoebridge to move—
1.
That this House notes that:
(a)
local government and planning in New South Wales have a history of inappropriate
intervention by developers, resulting in State Government intervention in a number of
councils, including Cessnock and Wollongong,
(b)
campaigning from the Greens in this area has seen political donations from property
developers banned,
(c)
changes to the Local Government Act 1993 by the O'Farrell Government now allow
councillors to vote on planning matters where they have a direct pecuniary interest,
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2.
(d)
these changes effectively give the green light to councillors to vote on rezoning their own
land, to their direct financial benefit, and
(e)
proposed changes to the New South Wales planning system will additionally deliver for
developers by removing the rights of residents to object to, or even be given notice of,
developments in their area.
That this House condemns the Government for relaxing pecuniary interest laws in New South
Wales and attempting to usher in a developers’ paradise in New South Wales.
(Notice given 5 September 2012—expires Notice Paper No. 122)
888.
Ms Faehrmann to move—
1.
That this House notes that the 9500 tonne Dutch super trawler, FV Margiris, is the second
largest in the world at 142 metres long with a net capable of encircling 13 jumbo jets and the
capacity to hold 250 tonnes of catch per day, while storing up to 6000 tonnes of frozen fish.
2.
That this House recognises the risk super trawlers pose to the marine eco-system in which they
operate because of:
(a)
their ability to remove large quantities of baitfish from a single area, threatening the
sustainability of local stocks as well as all the other species in the local ecosystem which
rely on them as a food source, and
(b)
the high risk and capacity for other fish species, bottlenose dolphins, fur seals, seabirds
and sharks to become ensnared in the super trawler's enormous nets.
3.
That this House recognises the public concerns Australian recreational and commercial fishing
operators have expressed that the FV Margiris will jeopardise the fish stocks on which their
livelihood depends.
4.
That this House acknowledges the poor environmental track record of super trawlers around the
world, for example:
5.
(a)
in 2011, the Margiris was ordered out of Western Sahara waters after the European
Parliament found it was breaching international law,
(b)
super trawlers, including the Margiris, over-fished jack mackerel stocks in the South
Pacific to such a degree that the fishery collapsed to 10 per cent of healthy stocks,
(c)
Senegal has banned foreign super trawlers because they decimated local fish stocks, and
(d)
super trawlers over-fished surface schools of jack mackerel off Tasmania’s coast 20
years ago and these stocks have not recovered.
That this House calls on the Government to follow the lead of the South Australian Government
and write to the Federal Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry to express opposition to
the approval given for the FV Margiris to operate in Australian waters.
(Notice given 6 September 2012—expires Notice Paper No. 123)
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890.
Dr Kaye to move—
1.
That this House notes that:
(a)
the Department of Education has informed parents that its construction schedule for the
new Gosford Public School requires demolition of buildings on the Henry Kendall High
School site during the upcoming school holidays,
(b)
the Minister for Education, the Honourable Adrian Piccoli MP, has to date refused to rule
out the demolition of buildings at Henry Kendall High School to facilitate the proposed
relocation of Gosford Public School before the Joint Regional Planning Panel has made a
determination on the Department of Education’s development application, and
(c)
a variety of serious issues have been raised with the development application lodged by
the Department of Education.
2.
That this House calls on the Minister for Education, the Honourable Adrian Piccoli MP, to
respect the planning process and order his department to delay any demolition of buildings at
Henry Kendall High School until the Joint Regional Planning Panel (JRRP) has made its ruling
on the development application.
3.
That this House, regardless of the JRPP’s decision, also calls on the Minister for Education to
listen to the concerns raised by parents and teachers about the proposed new site for Gosford
Public School on the grounds of Henry Kendall High School, abandon the co-location proposal
and begin consultation with the community for a suitable alternative site.
(Notice given 6 September 2012—expires Notice Paper No. 123)
891.
Dr Kaye to move—
1.
That this House notes that:
(a)
increased demand for palm oil is fuelling the destruction of the rainforest habitat of
Sumatran and Bornean orang-utans, pushing these already endangered species even
closer to extinction,
(b)
it is estimated that over 50 orang-utans die each week because of habitat loss associated
with palm oil production,
(c)
without action to stop the spread of oil palm plantations into rain forest habitat, orangutans are likely to be extinct within 10 to 20 years,
(d)
increasing numbers of New South Wales consumers are deeply concerned that their
purchasing decisions not contribute the destruction of orang-utan habitat, and
(e)
the absence of compulsory labelling of the presence of palm oil in food and cosmetic
product and the use of misleading ingredient descriptors such as vegetable oil create
barriers for consumers wishing to avoid participation in the destruction of orang-utan
habitat.
2.
That this House recognises that the failure to accurately label the presence of palm oil is
resulting in a market failure where consumer preference is unable to express itself in purchasing
decisions.
3.
That this House calls on:
(a)
the Minister for Fair Trading, the Honourable Anthony Roberts MP, to work with his
federal and interstate colleagues to correct this market failure by developing compulsory
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labelling of the presence of palm oil in cosmetics, cleaning agents and other consumer
products, and
(b)
the Minister for Primary Industries, the Honourable Katrina Hodgkinson MP, to work
with her federal and interstate colleagues to correct this market failure by developing
compulsory labelling of the presence of palm oil in food products.
(Notice given 6 September 2012—expires Notice Paper No. 123)
893.
Mr Donnelly to move—
1.
2.
3.
That this House notes that:
(a)
the O’Farrell Government has time and time again promised the citizens of New South
Wales that it will be an open and transparent government, and
(b)
the Government made these undertakings on several occasions during the 2011 election
campaign and has repeated them many time since both inside and outside of the
Parliament.
That this House notes that:
(a)
the timely release of information and data into the public domain is a key test of the
O’Farrell Government’s bona fides with respect to openness and transparency,
(b)
one of the key documents that is meant to be released on a regular basis is the General
Government Monthly Financial Statement, which contains critical information about the
financial position of the state,
(c)
that the most recent posting of the statement is for the month to 31 May 2012, and
(d)
the Treasury website has no posting for June, July or August 2012, which is three months
or one quarter of a year.
That this House calls on the Treasurer to direct Treasury to immediately publish the General
Government Monthly Financial Statements for June, July and August 2012.
(Notice given 11 September 2012—expires Notice Paper No. 124)
895.
Mr Secord to move—
That this House:
(a)
notes the concerns of nurses and doctors at Mullumbimby Hospital about the video link tele-health plan
which replaces an overnight doctor in its emergency department with a video camera, and
(b)
calls on the Minister for Health to immediately scrap the plan at Mullumbimby Hospital.
(Notice given 11 September 2012—expires Notice Paper No. 124)
901.
Dr Kaye to move—
1.
That this House notes that:
(a)
the hardship suffered by a small number of individuals due to an anomaly in the application of
the Gaming Machines Act 2001 which allowed licensees to sell or transfer gaming machine
entitlements to another hotel, without the consent of the hotel owner who was at the time also
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the registered hotel licence owner with the Liquor Administration Board, as the licence is
always attached to the property,
2.
(b)
the 2007 five year statutory review of the Gaming Machine Act 2001 recommended that the
legislation be amended to ensure that the hotel owner was able to object to the transfer of
entitlements from a leased hotel, thus restoring the original intent of the legislation, and
(c)
there remains a small number of families who have exhausted all legal options available, who
have no further recourse for financial settlement of this injustice, and who would have to prove
their own personal losses as they vary from family to family.
That this House calls on the Government to urgently introduce legislation to amend Section 204 of the
Gaming Machines Act 2001 for the specific purpose of providing ex-gratia payments to these families
to fully compensate the financial hardship inflicted on them.
(Notice given 11 September 2012—expires Notice Paper No. 124)
903.
Dr Kaye to move—
1.
That this House notes that proposed cuts to Government spending on New South Wales public
schools and TAFE colleges will have disastrous impacts on students, teachers and the future of
the state’s economy and social cohesion.
2.
That this House notes in particular that:
3.
4.
(a)
cutting support, regional and head office staff in the Public Schools NSW Portfolio will
place additional constraints on the work of teachers and deny them curriculum and
administrative support that is central to quality education,
(b)
removing 800 TAFE employees amounts to a five percent reduction in the TAFE
workforce with consequent increases in class sizes and reductions in the diversity of
course offerings, whilst the time available to concentrate on the needs of individual
students and the economic and social benefits that the public provision of vocational
education and training delivers for the future of New South Wales will be lost, and
(c)
rural and regional communities and public schools that serve disadvantaged communities
will be particularly adversely affected by these cuts.
That this House condemns the O’Farrell Government for pushing ahead with these cuts, despite:
(a)
the findings of the Gonski Review which identifies the urgent need to increase funding
for public schools so that they can fulfil their obligations to the students and communities
they serve, and
(b)
the economic benefits that a well-funded TAFE system could provide.
That this House calls on the O’Farrell Government to abandon the cuts and find alternative
revenue sources to protect the future of public schools and TAFE colleges.
(Notice given 12 September 2012—expires Notice Paper No. 125)
905.
Revd Mr Nile to move—
1.
That this House notes that:
(a)
7 September 2012 is White Balloon Day, a day of recognition, awareness and support for
victims of childhood sexual abuse,
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2.
(b)
White Balloon Day has raised unprecedented awareness of childhood sexual assault for
more than a decade,
(c)
one in five Australian children are sexually assaulted before they reach adulthood,
(d)
paedophiles are not limited to any race, religion, creed, specific organisation or
institution, and
(e)
that the effects of childhood sex abuse are catastrophic for victims, their families and the
wider community.
That this House calls on the Government to immediately:
(a)
begin the process of establishing a Royal Commission into paedophilia in New South
Wales, including a review of penalties and low sentencing for paedophile offences, and
(b)
implement the Bravehearts Ditto’s education program in all New South Wales schools.
(Notice given 12 September 2012—expires Notice Paper No. 125)
907.
Mr Buckingham to move—
1.
2.
That this House notes:
(a)
the Liberal and National Party’s election commitment that: “…agricultural land and other
sensitive areas exist in NSW where mining and coal seam gas extraction should not
occur”,
(b)
that the expectation of people in New South Wales was that the government would rule
out certain areas from mining and gas development,
(c)
the Strategic Regional Land Use Policy fails to rule out one square foot of New South
Wales from mining or gas development,
(d)
the aquifer interface regulation has been downgraded to a policy, and
(e)
the NSW Farmers Association, NSW Irrigation Council, the Nature Conservation
Council of NSW and the Hunter Thoroughbred Breeders Association have all
condemned this policy as totally inadequate.
That this House condemns:
(a)
the O’Farrell Government for its betrayal of their election commitment, and
(b)
the National Party for its betrayal of country New South Wales.
(Notice given 12 September 2012—expires Notice Paper No. 125)
908.
Dr Phelps to move—
1.
That this House notes with condolence the passing of Monty, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth the
II’s beloved corgi, at the Scottish Royal residence of Balmoral, at the age of 91 dog years.
2.
That this House recognises the rich life of Monty, who featured in the Olympic Opening
Ceremony and was a direct descendant of Susan, Her Majesty’s first corgi.
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3.
That this House extends its deepest sympathies to Her Majesty on the passing of Monty, and
wishes the best for her remaining corgies, Willow and Holly, and her two dorgis, Candy and
Vulcan.
(Notice given 12 September 2012—expires Notice Paper No. 125)
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National Park Estate (South-Western Cypress Reservations) Amendment Bill 2012: resumption of
the adjourned debate (23 August 2012) of the question on the motion of Mr Brown: That this bill be
now read a second time—Dr Phelps speaking. (15 minutes remaining)
(Item no. 53)
(Third postponement 13 September 2012)
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National Parks and Wildlife Amendment (Illegal Forestry Operations) Bill 2012: resumption of
the adjourned debate (4 September 2012) of the question on the motion of Mr Foley: That this bill be
now read a second time—Ms Voltz. (20 minutes)
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* 1.
Firearms Legislation Amendment Bill 2011: resumption of the adjourned debate (23 August 2012)
of the question on the motion of Mr Borsak: That this bill be now read a second time—Revd Mr Nile
speaking. (15 minutes remaining)
(Item no. 34)
(Second postponement 3 May 2012)
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TAKE NOTE OF PAPER
Contingent on the President, a Minister, any member or the Clerk tabling any report or document,
member to move after notices of motions: That standing and sessional orders be suspended to allow the
moving of a motion forthwith “That the House take note of the paper (to be stated).”
Given by:
Ms Fazio
Mr Foley
Mr Gallacher
Mr Gay
Dr Kaye
Mr Pearce
Ms Faehrmann
Ms Ficarra
Mr Lynn
Mr Mason-Cox
Mr Moselmane
Revd Mr Nile
Mrs Pavey
Dr Phelps
Mr Primrose
Ms Sharpe
Mr Shoebridge
Mr Veitch
Ms Voltz
Ms Westwood
(Notice given 4 May 2011)
Mr Ajaka
Mr Borsak
Mr Brown
Mr Buckingham
Mr Colless
Ms Cotsis
Mr Donnelly
(Notice given 5 May 2011)
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Ms Barham
(Notice given 24 May 2011)
Mr Searle
Mr Secord
(Notice given 14 June 2011)
Mr Whan
(Notice given 2 August 2011)
Mr Green
(Notice given 5 August 2011)
Mr Clarke
(Notice given 9 September 2011)
2.
INSTRUCTION TO COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
Contingent on a motion being agreed to for the second reading of any bill: That standing orders be
suspended to allow the moving of a motion forthwith for an instruction to the committee of the whole
in relation to the bill.
Given by:
Ms Fazio
Mr Foley
Mr Gallacher
Mr Gay
Dr Kaye
Mr Pearce
Ms Faehrmann
Ms Ficarra
Mr Lynn
Mr Mason-Cox
Mr Moselmane
Revd Mr Nile
Mrs Pavey
Dr Phelps
Mr Primrose
Ms Sharpe
Mr Shoebridge
Mr Veitch
Ms Voltz
Ms Westwood
(Notice given 4 May 2011)
Mr Ajaka
Mr Borsak
Mr Brown
Mr Buckingham
Mr Colless
Ms Cotsis
Mr Donnelly
(Notice given 5 May 2011)
Ms Barham
(Notice given 24 May 2011)
Mr Searle
(Notice given 14 June 2011)
Mr Whan
(Notice given 2 August 2011)
Mr Green
(Notice given 5 August 2011)
Mr Secord
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Mr Clarke
(Notice given 9 September 2011)
3.
PRECEDENCE OF ITEM OF BUSINESS
Contingent on the President calling on any notice of motion or the Clerk being called upon to read any
order of the day: That standing and sessional orders be suspended to allow the moving of a motion
forthwith that a particular order of the day or motion on the Notice Paper be called on forthwith.
Given by:
Ms Fazio
Mr Foley
Mr Gallacher
Mr Gay
Dr Kaye
Mr Pearce
Ms Faehrmann
Ms Ficarra
Mr Lynn
Mr Mason-Cox
Mr Moselmane
Revd Mr Nile
Mrs Pavey
Dr Phelps
Mr Primrose
Ms Sharpe
Mr Shoebridge
Mr Veitch
Ms Voltz
Ms Westwood
(Notice given 4 May 2011)
Mr Ajaka
Mr Borsak
Mr Brown
Mr Buckingham
Mr Colless
Ms Cotsis
Mr Donnelly
(Notice given 5 May 2011)
Ms Barham
(Notice given 24 May 2011)
Mr Searle
Mr Secord
(Notice given 14 June 2011)
Mr Whan
(Notice given 2 August 2011)
Mr Green
(Notice given 5 August 2011)
Mr Clarke
(Notice given 9 September 2011)
4.
PASSING OF BILL THROUGH ALL STAGES
Contingent on any bill being presented by the Legislative Assembly to the Legislative Council for its
concurrence and having been read by the Council for the first time: That standing orders be suspended
to allow the passing of the bill through all its remaining stages during the present or any one sitting of
the House.
Given by:
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Ms Fazio
Mr Foley
Mr Gallacher
Mr Gay
Dr Kaye
Mr Pearce
Ms Faehrmann
Ms Ficarra
Mr Lynn
Mr Mason-Cox
Mr Moselmane
Revd Mr Nile
Mrs Pavey
Dr Phelps
Mr Primrose
Ms Sharpe
Mr Shoebridge
Mr Veitch
Ms Voltz
Ms Westwood
(Notice given 4 May 2011)
Mr Ajaka
Mr Borsak
Mr Brown
Mr Buckingham
Mr Colless
Ms Cotsis
Mr Donnelly
(Notice given 5 May 2011)
Ms Barham
(Notice given 24 May 2011)
Mr Searle
Mr Secord
(Notice given 14 June 2011)
Mr Whan
(Notice given 2 August 2011)
Mr Green
(Notice given 5 August 2011)
Mr Clarke
(Notice given 9 September 2011)
5.
CONDUCT OF BUSINESS OF THE HOUSE
Contingent on the House on any day concluding its consideration of any item of business and prior to
the House proceeding to the consideration of another item of business: That standing and sessional
orders be suspended to allow the moving of a motion forthwith relating to the conduct of the business
of the House.
Given by:
Ms Fazio
Mr Foley
Mr Gallacher
Mr Gay
Dr Kaye
Mr Pearce
Ms Faehrmann
Ms Ficarra
Mr Lynn
Mr Mason-Cox
Mr Moselmane
Revd Mr Nile
Mrs Pavey
Dr Phelps
Mr Primrose
Ms Sharpe
Mr Shoebridge
Mr Veitch
Ms Voltz
Ms Westwood
(Notice given 4 May 2011)
Mr Ajaka
Mr Borsak
Mr Brown
Mr Buckingham
Mr Colless
Ms Cotsis
Mr Donnelly
(Notice given 5 May 2011)
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Ms Barham
(Notice given 24 May 2011)
Mr Searle
Mr Secord
(Notice given 14 June 2011)
Mr Whan
(Notice given 2 August 2011)
Mr Green
(Notice given 5 August 2011)
Mr Clarke
(Notice given 9 September 2011)
6.
PRECEDENCE OF BUSINESS AFTER PRAYERS
Contingent on the President having read the prayers: That standing and sessional orders be suspended
to allow the moving of a motion forthwith that a particular order of the day or motion on the Notice
Paper be called on forthwith.
Given by:
Ms Fazio
Mr Foley
Mr Gallacher
Mr Gay
Dr Kaye
Mr Pearce
Ms Faehrmann
Ms Ficarra
Mr Lynn
Mr Mason-Cox
Mr Moselmane
Revd Mr Nile
Mrs Pavey
Dr Phelps
Mr Primrose
Ms Sharpe
Mr Shoebridge
Mr Veitch
Ms Voltz
Ms Westwood
(Notice given 4 May 2011)
Mr Ajaka
Mr Borsak
Mr Brown
Mr Buckingham
Mr Colless
Ms Cotsis
Mr Donnelly
(Notice given 5 May 2011)
Ms Barham
(Notice given 24 May 2011)
Mr Searle
(Notice given 14 June 2011)
Mr Whan
(Notice given 2 August 2011)
Mr Green
(Notice given 5 August 2011)
Mr Secord
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Mr Clarke
(Notice given 9 September 2011)
7.
PRECEDENCE OF GOVERNMENT BUSINESS
Contingent on the President calling on any notice of motion or the Clerk being called upon to read any
order of the day: That standing and sessional orders be suspended to allow the moving of a motion
forthwith that a particular order of the day on the Notice Paper of government business be called on
forthwith.
Given by:
Ms Fazio
Mr Foley
Dr Kaye
Ms Faehrmann
Mr Moselmane
Revd Mr Nile
Mr Primrose
Ms Sharpe
Mr Shoebridge
Mr Veitch
Ms Voltz
Ms Westwood
(Notice given 4 May 2011)
Mr Borsak
Mr Brown
Mr Buckingham
Ms Cotsis
Mr Donnelly
(Notice given 5 May 2011)
Ms Barham
(Notice given 24 May 2011)
Mr Searle
Mr Secord
(Notice given 14 June 2011)
Mr Whan
(Notice given 2 August 2011)
Mr Green
(Notice given 5 August 2011)
8.
CENSURE OF MINISTER
Contingent on any Minister failing to table documents in accordance with an order of the House: That
standing and sessional orders be suspended to allow a motion to be moved forthwith for censure of the
Minister.
Given by:
Ms Fazio
(Notice given 4 May 2011)
Mr Foley
Dr Kaye
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Mr Borsak
Mr Brown
Mr Buckingham
Ms Cotsis
Mr Donnelly
Ms Faehrmann
Mr Moselmane
Revd Mr Nile
Mr Primrose
Ms Sharpe
Mr Shoebridge
Mr Veitch
Ms Voltz
Ms Westwood
(Notice given 5 May 2011)
Ms Barham
(Notice given 24 May 2011)
Mr Searle
Mr Secord
(Notice given 14 June 2011)
Mr Whan
(Notice given 2 August 2011)
Mr Green
(Notice given 5 August 2011)
9.
CONTEMPT OF HOUSE
Contingent on any Minister failing to table documents in accordance with an order of the House: That
standing and sessional orders be suspended to allow a motion to be moved forthwith adjudging the
Minister guilty of a contempt of the House for failure to comply with that order.
Given by:
Ms Fazio
Mr Foley
Dr Kaye
Ms Faehrmann
Mr Moselmane
Revd Mr Nile
Mr Primrose
Ms Sharpe
Mr Shoebridge
Mr Veitch
Ms Voltz
Ms Westwood
(Notice given 4 May 2011)
Mr Borsak
Mr Brown
Mr Buckingham
Ms Cotsis
Mr Donnelly
(Notice given 5 May 2011)
Ms Barham
(Notice given 24 May 2011)
Mr Searle
(Notice given 14 June 2011)
Mr Whan
(Notice given 2 August 2011)
Mr Secord
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Mr Green
(Notice given 5 August 2011)
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BILLS DISCHARGED, LAID ASIDE, NEGATIVED OR WITHDRAWN
§ Protection of the Environment Operations Amendment (Notification of Pollution Incidents) Bill 2011
Order discharged and bill withdrawn, 18 October 2011
§ Local Government Amendment (Local Democracy – Ward Representation Reform) Bill 2011
Second reading negatived, 21 October 2011
§Threatened Species Conservation Amendment (Ecological Consultants Accreditation Scheme) Bill
2011
Second reading negatived, 16 February 2012
§Coal Seam Gas Moratorium Bill 2011
Second reading negatived, 15 March 2012
§Save Gosford Public School Bill 2012
Second reading negatived, 13 September 2012
§ Private Members’ Public Bill
David Blunt
Clerk of the Parliaments
Authorised by the Parliament of New South Wales