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LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY
2011
FIRST SESSION OF THE FIFTY-FIFTH PARLIAMENT
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VOTES AND PROCEEDINGS
No. 43
WEDNESDAY 14 SEPTEMBER 2011
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MEETING OF THE HOUSE
The House met at 10.00 am pursuant to adjournment. The Speaker took the Chair, read the prayer and
acknowledged the traditional owners, thanking them for their custodianship of country.
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SUSPENSION OF STANDING AND
(COMMONWEALTH POWERS) BILL
SESSIONAL
ORDERS—BUSINESS
NAMES
Mr Brad Hazzard moved, That standing and sessional orders be suspended to permit the resumption of the
adjourned debate and passage through all remaining stages at this or any subsequent sitting of the
Business Names (Commonwealth Powers) Bill.
Debate ensued.
Question put and passed.
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IDENTIFICATION LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL
The order of the day was read for the resumption of the adjourned debate, on the motion of Mr Greg
Smith, That this bill be now agreed to in principle.
Question again proposed and debate resumed.
Mr John Flowers moved, That this debate be now adjourned.
Question put and passed.
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Ordered, That the resumption of the debate stand an order of the day for a later hour.
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BUSINESS NAMES (COMMONWEALTH POWERS) BILL
The order of the day was read for the resumption of the adjourned debate, on the motion of Mr Anthony
Roberts, That this bill be now agreed to in principle.
Question again proposed and debate resumed.
Question put and passed.
Bill agreed to in principle.
The Acting Speaker (Ms Sonia Hornery) declared the bill to have passed the House.
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BUDGET ESTIMATES AND RELATED PAPERS 2011-2012
The order of the day was read for the resumption of the interrupted debate, on the motion of Mr Brad
Hazzard, That this House take note of the Budget Estimates and related papers for 2011-2012.
Question again proposed and debate resumed.
Mr Stuart Ayres obtained an extension of time.
Debate continued.
Mr Ryan Park requested an extension of time.
Question put and negatived.
Debate continued.
Ms Anna Watson moved, That this debate be now adjourned.
Question put and passed.
Ordered, That the resumption of the debate stand an order of the day for a later hour.
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MESSAGES FROM THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL
The Acting Speaker (Mr Geoff Provest) reported messages from the Legislative Council returning the
following bills without amendment:
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Appropriation Bill
Duties Amendment (First Home—New Home) Bill.
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IDENTIFICATION LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL
The order of the day was read for the resumption of the adjourned debate, on the motion of Mr Greg
Smith, That this bill be now agreed to in principle.
Question again proposed and debate resumed.
Question put and passed.
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Bill agreed to in principle.
The Acting Speaker (Mr Geoff Provest) declared the bill to have passed the House.
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The Acting Speaker (Mr Geoff Provest) left the Chair at 1.21 pm.
The Speaker resumed the Chair at 2.15 pm.
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MESSAGES FROM THE GOVERNOR
The Speaker reported messages from Her Excellency the Governor assenting to the following bills:
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Act No. 33
Act No. 34
Act No. 35
Act No. 36
Act No. 37
Act No. 38
Act No. 39
Act No. 40
Act No. 41
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Fines Amendment (Work and Development Orders) Bill
Crown Law Officers Legislation Amendment (Retirement Age) Bill
Government Advertising Bill
Independent Commission Against Corruption Amendment Bill
Public Interest Disclosures Amendment Bill
Courts and Other Legislation Further Amendment Bill
Residential Parks Amendment (Register) Bill
Marine Parks Amendment (Moratorium) Bill
Transport Legislation Amendment Bill.
MINISTERIAL STATEMENT—EXTENSION OF APPOINTMENT OF THE GOVERNOR
Mr Barry O’Farrell made a statement in relation to the extension of the appointment of Her Excellency
Professor Marie Bashir as Governor, until February 2014.
Mr John Robertson also addressed the House.
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RE-ORDERING OF GENERAL BUSINESS
Mr Darren Webber moved, by leave, That general business notice of motion (general notice) no. 427
(Surf Life Saving) have precedence on Thursday 15 September 2011.
Debate ensued.
Question put and passed.
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NOTICES OF MOTIONS SOUGHT TO BE ACCORDED PRIORITY
Mr Troy Grant—State Budget and Western New South Wales .
Mr John Robertson—Government Policies.
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QUESTION TIME
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Following a request from Mr Kevin Anderson pursuant to standing order 131 (3), the Minister for Fair
Trading provided additional information.
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INSPECTOR OF THE INDEPENDENT COMMISSION AGAINST CORRUPTION
The Speaker, in accordance with section 78 of the Independent Commission Against Corruption Act
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1988, tabled the report of the Inspector of the Independent Commission Against Corruption for the year
ended 30 June 2011.
Ordered to be printed.
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PETITIONS
(1)
The Clerk announced that the following members had each lodged petitions for presentation:
Mrs Shelley Hancock—from certain citizens requesting the construction of public toilets in Nerriga.
Ms Clover Moore—from certain citizens requesting the provision of bus services to the Walsh Bay
precinct and the provision of ferry services to the new wharf at Pier 2/3.
Ms Clover Moore—from certain citizens opposing the sale of animals in pet shops.
Ms Clover Moore—from certain citizens requesting an increase in funding for mental health services.
(2)
The Clerk also announced receipt of the following ministerial response to a petition signed by
500 or more persons:
The Hon Jillian Skinner—lodged 23 August 2011—Central West health retrieval services—(Mr Andrew
Gee).
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NOTICES OF MOTIONS SOUGHT TO BE ACCORDED PRIORITY
(1)
Mr Troy Grant made a statement in support of his notice being accorded priority over the other
business of the House.
(2)
Mr John Robertson also made a statement in support of his notice being accorded priority—
That this House calls on the Government to stop spinning and misleading the people of New
South Wales on key policy matters.
Question—That the motion of the member for Dubbo be accorded priority—put and passed.
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MOTION ACCORDED PRIORITY—STATE BUDGET AND WESTERN NEW SOUTH WALES
Mr Troy Grant moved, pursuant to notice, That this House supports the Government’s Budget
commitments to Western New South Wales.
Upon which Ms Noreen Hay moved, That the motion be amended by leaving out all words after “That”
with a view to inserting instead:
“this House notes that the Budget:
(1)
Provides neither improved services or infrastructure for Western New South Wales, nor for
anywhere else in New South Wales;
(2)
Attacks the most vulnerable in our community;
(3)
Provides for sacking of Government workers and cuts to services; and
(4)
Foreshadows that the Government will fund its forward capital programme by selling
Government assets, including the electricity poles and wires.”
Question proposed—That the words proposed to be left out stand.
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Debate continued.
Mr Clayton Barr speaking—
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It being 4.00 pm, debate interrupted for government business.
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Motion lapsed.
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BUDGET ESTIMATES AND RELATED PAPERS 2011-2012
The order of the day was read for the resumption of the adjourned debate, on the motion of Mr Brad
Hazzard, That this House take note of the Budget Estimates and related papers for 2011-2012.
Question again proposed and debate resumed.
Mrs Tanya Davies and Dr Geoff Lee obtained extensions of time.
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It being 6.00 pm, debate interrupted for notices of motions (general notices).
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Ordered, That the resumption of the debate stand an order of the day for tomorrow.
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MESSAGES FROM THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL
The Assistant Speaker reported messages from the Legislative Council returning the following bills
without amendment:
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Business Names (Commonwealth Powers) Bill
Veterinary Practice Amendment (Interstate Veterinary Practitioners) Bill.
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NOTICES OF MOTIONS (GENERAL NOTICES)
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DISCUSSION OF PETITION SIGNED BY 10,000 OR MORE PERSONS—EXOTIC CIRCUS
ANIMALS
The order of the day was read for the discussion of the petition signed by 10,000 or more persons
presented by Ms Clover Moore, namely:
From certain citizens requesting a ban on exotic animals performing in circuses.
Discussion ensued and concluded.
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PRIVATE MEMBERS’ STATEMENTS
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The Acting Speaker (Ms Melanie Gibbons) obtained the consent of the House to sit past 7.30 pm to
permit the member for East Hills to conclude his private members’ statement.
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ADJOURNMENT
The House adjourned, pursuant to standing and sessional orders, at 7.33 pm, until tomorrow, at 10.00 am.
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Attendance: All members present except Mr Stephen Bromhead, Mr Steve Cansdell, Mr Robert Furolo
and Ms Kristina Keneally.
RUSSELL D. GROVE PSM
Clerk of the Legislative Assembly
SHELLEY HANCOCK
Speaker
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Authorised by the Parliament of New South Wales