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PROOF
LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL
NOTICE PAPER
No. 209
THURSDAY 14 AUGUST 2014
The House meets this day at 9.30 am
Contents
Private Members’ Business ............................................................................................................................. 12002
Items in the Order of Precedence ......................................................................................................... 12002
Items outside the Order of Precedence ................................................................................................. 12005
Government Business—Orders of the Day ..................................................................................................... 12090
Committee Reports—Orders of the Day ......................................................................................................... 12091
Budget Estimates—Take Note Debate ............................................................................................................ 12093
Business for Future Consideration .................................................................................................................. 12093
Bills referred to Select or Standing Committees ............................................................................................. 12094
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PRIVATE MEMBERS’ BUSINESS
ITEMS IN THE ORDER OF PRECEDENCE
* 1.
Firearms Legislation Amendment Bill 2011: resumption of the adjourned debate (22 August 2013)
of the question on the motion of Mr Borsak: That this bill be now read a second time—Revd Mr Nile
speaking. (12 minutes remaining)
(Item no. 34)
(Third postponement 6 March 2014)
* 2.
National Park Estate (South-Western Cypress Reservations) Amendment Bill 2012: resumption of
the adjourned debate (22 August 2013) of the question on the motion of Mr Brown: That this bill be
now read a second time—Dr Phelps speaking. (12 minutes remaining)
(Item no. 53)
(Fifth postponement 20 March 2014)
* 3.
National Parks and Wildlife Amendment (Illegal Forestry Operations) Bill 2012: resumption of
the adjourned debate (9 May 2013) of the question on the motion of Mr Foley: That this bill be now
read a second time—Ms Fazio. (20 minutes)
(Item no. 622)
(Tenth postponement 6 March 2014)
* 4.
Alcoholic Beverages Advertising Prohibition Bill 2012: resumption of the adjourned debate (8 May
2014) of the question on the motion of Revd Mr Nile: That this bill be now read a second time—Mr
Clarke speaking. (19 minutes remaining)
(Item no. 9)
(Sixth postponement 27 March 2014)
* 6.
Transforming NSW Energy Sector (Towards 100 percent Renewables) Bill 2014: resumption of
the adjourned debate (29 May 2014) of the question on the motion of Dr Kaye: That this bill be now
read a second time (5 calendar days from 29 May 2014)—Mr Colless. (20 minutes)
(Item no.1504)
(Sixth postponement 8 May 2014)
7.
Transport Administration Amendment (Rail Trails Community Management) Bill 2014:
resumption of the adjourned debate (27 March 2014) of the question on the motion of Mr Veitch: That
this bill be now read a second time (5 calendar days from 27 March 2014)—Dr Phelps. (20 minutes)
(Item no. 414)
(Seventh postponement 29 May 2014)
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8.
Mr Khan to move—
That leave be given to bring in a bill for an Act to provide for marriage equality by allowing for samesex marriage between two adults regardless of their sex.
(State Marriage Equality Bill)
(Notice given 20 November 2012—item no. 1016)
(Sixth postponement 8 May 2014)
9.
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— item no. 753)
(First postponement 8 May 2014)
10.
Senator Lee Rhiannon: resumption of the adjourned debate (29 May 2014) of the question on the
motion of Dr Phelps:
That this House calls on Senator Lee Rhiannon to:
(a)
fully disclose all her interactions with officials of the Embassy for the Soviet Union in Australia,
(b)
fully disclose her activities while studying in Moscow,
(c)
fully answer the questions regarding her behavior, raised by Mark Aarons, during her
membership of the Communist Party of Australia and the Socialist Party of Australia,
(d)
fulfill her promise to address all aspects of controversy raised following the publication of her
ASIO file, and
(e)
notes that Greens protestations of openness and disclosure may have a modicum more of
creditability if their elected officials practiced what they preached.—Ms Fazio. (15 minutes)
Debate: 37 minutes remaining
(Item no. 1793)
11.
Ms Cotsis to move—
1.
That this House notes that:
(a)
recently, New South Wales Labor members and the Shadow Minister for Housing held
housing tenants meetings with families and older tenants,
(b)
the tenants are frustrated and concerned at the lack of action on their issues, particularly
maintenance,
(c)
the Shadow Minister recently established a NSW Housing tenants advisory committee,
made up of representatives of housing estates,
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(d)
tenants are concerned about people with mental health issues being located in public
housing without adequate support services,
(e)
older tenants are concerned about the inadequate services for older tenants,
(f)
tenants are concerned about the high number of drug addicts and lack of coordinated
support services,
(g)
there is concern over allocation strategy and the failure of the O'Farrell Government to
undertake a whole of government and agency approach to the needs of housing tenants,
particularly the need for health, corrective and education services to work together,
(h)
there is concern about security of tenure, and
(i)
there is concern about an increase in depression, particularly for tenants who are living in
the Urban Activation Precincts, as the O'Farrell Government is not providing certainty of
tenure.
That this House:
(a)
notes that Australia has signed a number of United Nations conventions relating to
housing,
(b)
calls on the Government to comply with United Nations charters to ensure supply of
access to secure housing on equitable basis,
(c)
calls on the Government to advocate to the Abbott Government to keep the Housing
Affordability Supply Council,
calls on the Government to implement the NSW Auditor General's recommendations
from the report entitled “Making the best use of public housing”,
(d)
(e)
calls for the formation of an oversight body with strong powers to implement the Auditor
General’s recommendations,
(f)
notes that the structure could be in the form of an Advisory Board with membership
drawn from many sectors, including consumers, who report back either to Parliament or
to the Minister, and
(g)
notes that NSW Housing tenants have called on Labor to organise a NSW Housing
tenants summit in Parliament in early 2014 which will involve stakeholders and peak
bodies and be focused on the issues that affect tenants.
(Notice given 12 November 2013—item no. 1602)
(First postponement 29 May 2014)
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ITEMS OUTSIDE THE ORDER OF PRECEDENCE
* 8.
11.
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)
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
trademarks, brand names and logos; and for other purposes.
(Gambling Advertising Prohibition Bill)
(Notice given 4 May 2011)
* 18.
Drug and Alcohol Treatment Amendment (Rehabilitation of Persons with Severe Substance
Dependence) Bill 2012: resumption of the adjourned debate (25 October 2012) of the question on the
motion of Revd Mr Nile: That this bill be now read a second time (5 calendar days from 25 October
2012)—Ms Voltz. (20 minutes)
* 20.
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)
22.
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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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)
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)
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(Notice given 5 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)
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)
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)
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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:
“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
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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.
Firearms Amendment (Gun Safety) Bill 2012: resumption of the adjourned debate (18 October
2012) of the question on the motion of Mr Shoebridge: That this bill be now read a second time (5
calendar days from 18 October 2012)—Ms Fazio.
* 283.
Roman Catholic Church Trust Property Amendment (Justice for Victims) Bill 2014: resumption
of the adjourned debate (27 March 2014) of the question on the motion of Mr Shoebridge: That this bill
be now read a second time (5 calendar days from 27 March 2014)—Ms Voltz. (20 Minutes)
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)
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)
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.
583.
St. Shenouda Coptic Orthodox Monastery (NSW) Property Trust Bill 2014: resumption of the
adjourned debate (19 June 2014) of the question on the motion of Revd Mr Nile: That this bill be now
read a second time (5 calendar days from 19 June 2014)—Dr Phelps. (20 minutes)
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)
* 626.
642.
Road Transport (Safety and Traffic Management) Amendment (Child Safety on School Buses)
Bill 2012: resumption of the adjourned debate (22 November 2012) of the question on the motion of
Ms Faehrmann: That this bill be now read a second time (5 calendar days from 22 November 2012)—
Mr Ajaka. (20 minutes)
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)
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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)
* 755.
785.
Crimes Amendment (Zoe’s Law) Bill 2013: resumption of the adjourned debate (27 June 2013) of
the question on the motion of Revd Mr Nile: That this bill be now read a second time—Ms Ficarra
speaking. (15 minutes remaining)
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)
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)
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916.
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)
Mr Brown to move—
That leave be given to bring in a bill for an Act to amend the Wilderness Act 1987 and the National
Parks and Wildlife Act 1974 with respect to the management of wilderness areas.
(Wilderness and National Parks and Wildlife Legislation Amendment (Management) Bill)
(Notice given 18 September 2012)
1017. Ms Sharpe to move—
That leave be given to bring in a bill for an Act to provide for marriage equality by allowing for samesex marriage between two adults regardless of their sex.
(State Marriage Equality Bill)
(Notice given 20 November 2012)
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1065. Mr Secord to move—
That leave be given to bring in a bill for an Act to amend the Government Information (Public Access)
Act 2009 to remove the requirement to pay a fee when making an application or other request for
government information under that Act, and to provide that a processing charge is not payable for the
first hour of dealing with any such application.
(Government Information (Public Access) Amendment (Removal of Application Fee) Bill)
(Notice given 19 February 2013)
1068. Mr Shoebridge to move—
That leave be given to bring in a bill for an Act to amend the Human Tissue Act 1983 to make further
provision with respect to the commercial or non-consensual trading of human organs and other human
tissue; and for related purposes.
(Human Tissue Amendment (Trafficking in Human Organs) Bill)
(Notice given 19 February 2013)
1073. Revd Mr Nile to move—
That leave be given to bring in a bill for an Act to require women seeking an abortion to be informed
that the procedure may cause pain to the child in utero.
(Pregnancy Termination (Information About Pain to Child in Utero) Bill)
(Notice given 20 February 2013)
1075. Revd Mr Nile to move—
That leave be given to bring in a bill for an Act to require the reporting of pregnancy terminations and
prohibit the termination of any pregnancy on grounds of sex or racial makeup of an embryo or foetus;
and for other purposes.
(Pregnancy Termination (Reporting and Reasons for Termination) Bill)
(Notice given 20 February 2013)
1137. Mr Buckingham to move—
That leave be given to bring in a bill for an Act to amend the Independent Commission Against
Corruption Act 1988 with respect to the waiver of parliamentary privilege in relation to the call for
papers relating to the Mount Penny exploration licence to allow ICAC to inquire into and report on the
matter.
(Independent Commission Against Corruption Amendment (Mount Penny Exploration Licence—Call
for Papers) Bill)
(Notice given 14 March 2013)
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1184. Dr Kaye to move—
That leave be given to bring in a bill for an Act to require the NSW government to take steps towards
replacing the State’s coal-fired power stations with renewable energy and energy efficiency, starting
with the construction of large scale concentrated solar thermal power stations so as to allow for the
closure of generating units at Wallerawang Power station; and for other purposes.
(Transforming NSW Energy Sector (Towards 100 percent Renewables) Bill)
(Notice given 20 March 2013)
(Fourth postponement 12 September 2013)
1291. Ms Voltz to move—
That leave be given to bring in a bill for an Act to prevent the sale or disposal of certain land set aside
for the Charlestown East Bypass in the vicinity of the Fernleigh Track Conservation Area without the
approval of both Houses of Parliament.
(Fernleigh Track Conservation Area Protection Bill)
(Notice given 8 May 2013)
1345. Mr Buckingham to move—
That leave be given to bring in a bill for an Act to amend the Mining Act 1992 and the Petroleum
(Onshore) Act 1991 to ensure that landholders can refuse to allow the holders of exploration licences,
assessment leases and special prospecting authorities to carry out prospecting operations on their land;
and for other purposes.
(Mining Legislation Amendment (Right of Landholders to Refuse Access) Bill)
(Notice given 28 May 2013)
1387. Standing Committee on Law and Justice: resumption of the adjourned debate (17 October 2013) of
the question on the motion of Mr Primrose:
1.
2.
That the Standing Committee on Law and Justice inquire into and report on the operation of
section 44 of the Crimes Act 1900, and in particular:
(a)
the efficacy of section 44 of the Crimes Act 1900 in preventing the abuse of the elderly,
and
(b)
the alternative legislative measures in place in other jurisdictions to deal with elder
abuse.
That the Committee report by the last sitting day prior to the winter long adjournment in 2014—
Mr Primrose speaking. (Time concluded)
Debate: 1 hour 40 minutes remaining.
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1391. Forced Adoption Practices: resumption of the adjourned debate (24 October 2013) of the question on
the motion of Ms Barham:
1.
That this House commends:
(a)
the New South Wales State Government for their delivery on Thursday 20 September
2012 of a State Apology for Forced Adoption Practices,
(b)
the Commonwealth Government for their delivery on Thursday 21 March 2013 of a
National Apology for Forced Adoptions, and
(c)
all of the other state and territory governments of Australia, each of whom has delivered
or announced their intention to deliver an apology to those affected by forced adoption
practices.
2.
That this House acknowledges that offering apologies for an injustice is an essential step toward
reconciliation and reparation, but that apology must be followed by ongoing efforts to recognise
the harms caused and to provide support to those affected.
3.
That this House calls on the Government to:
(a)
establish an annual Day of Recognition of Forced Adoption Practices,
(b)
construct a public memorial to commemorate the apology to those affected by forced
adoption practices in New South Wales, and
(c)
develop information resources and a communications strategy to raise public awareness
of past forced adoption practices and the traumatic effects of forced adoptions, and to
highlight the support services available to those affected by forced adoption practices—
Mr Green speaking. (10 minutes remaining)
Debate time: 1 hour 3 minutes remaining
1405. Ms Barham to move—
That leave be given to bring in a bill for an Act to develop and provide for the publication of measures
that indicate the wellbeing of people, communities and ecosystems in the State.
(Wellbeing Indicators Bill)
(Notice given 27 June 2013)
1420. Amendments to the Mining State Environmental Planning Policy: resumption of the adjourned
debate (24 October 2013) of the question on the motion of Mr Buckingham:
1.
That this House notes:
(a)
that the Government announced amendments to the Mining SEPP on 19 February that, if
gazetted, would prohibit coal seam gas mining on horse studs and wineries and within
2km of some residential areas,
(b)
that until gazetted, provides no protections to residents in Western Sydney, the Southern
Highlands, Gloucester, the Hunter Valley, the Northern Rivers or any other area covered
by exploration licences,
(c)
that the Premier said that these amendments would be in place within 6 weeks, and it is
now 6 months since this announcement, and
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(d)
2.
that the community wants certainty in ensuring protection from coal seam gas mining,
and wants the SEPP exclusion zones extended to prohibit coal seam gas mining on
agricultural land, water catchments and sensitive environmental places.
That this House calls on the Government to:
(a)
Gazette these amendments to the Mining SEPP with provisions that:
(i)
extend the SEPP to include other unconventional gas exploration, such as shale
and tight sands,
(ii)
impose 2km exclusion zones around all residences in NSW, not just urban areas,
(iii) prohibit unconventional gas mining on agricultural land, water catchments and
sensitive environmental places,
(iv) remove loopholes that allow councils to opt-out of its provisions, and
(b)
initiate a Royal Commission to investigate the grant and operation of petroleum titles as
well as the regulation of the coal seam gas industry under the Petroleum (Onshore) Act—
Ms Voltz. (15 minutes)
Debate: 1 hour 40 minutes remaining
1451. Mr Brown to move—
That leave be given to bring in a bill for an Act to repeal the National Park Estate (Riverina Red Gum
Reservations) Act 2010 and to reverse the land transfers to the national park estate effected by that Act.
(National Park Estate (Riverina Red Gum Reservations) Repeal Bill)
(Notice given 28 August 2013)
1530. New South Wales economy: resumption of the adjourned debate (24 October 2013) of the question on
the motion of Ms Ficarra:
1.
2.
That this House notes that:
(a)
on Wednesday 4 September 2013, the Honourable Mike Baird MP, Treasurer, announced
strong performance figures from the New South Wales economy for the past year,
(b)
for the 2012–13 period, New South Wales has recorded the second-highest growth rate
among the states of Australia, with the New South Wales State Final Demand growing
1.3 per cent over the last year, and 0.5 per cent over the last quarter,
(c)
solid New South Wales economic growth places the state in a strong position relative to
the other states of Australia, and
(d)
New South Wales’ low levels of unemployment, strong consumer confidence, the
growing level of housing construction, and the Government’s large-scale infrastructure
program have all contributed to the maintenance of strong economic growth.
That this House acknowledges the Honourable Mike Baird MP, Treasurer, and the O’Farrell
Government for their efforts in promoting solid economic growth in New South Wales—Ms
Fazio. (15 minutes)
Debate: 1 hour 40 minutes remaining
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1534. Dr Faruqi to move—
That leave be given to bring in a bill for an Act to amend the Food Act 2003 to require recording of
operations including the movement, holding and slaughter of animals at an abattoir or knackery.
(Food Amendment (Recording of Abattoir Operations) Bill)
(Notice given 16 October 2013)
1537. Ms Barham to move—
That leave be given to bring in a bill for an Act to amend the Children and Young Persons (Care and
Protection) Act 1998 to introduce specific reporting requirements to Parliament on child protection and
community services to improve transparency and accountability in those areas.
(Children and Young Persons (Care and Protection) Amendment (Reporting Requirements) Bill)
(Notice given 16 October 2013)
1540. Dr Faruqi 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 16 October 2013)
1651. Crimes Amendment (Zoe’s Law) Bill (No 2) 2013: second reading—Ms Ficarra.
(Standing orders suspended for remaining stages, Tuesday 26 November 2013)
1676. Paid parking at Tweed Hospital: resumption of the interrupted debate (6 March 2014) of the question
on the motion of Mr Secord
1.
That this House notes the strong community opposition to the introduction of paid parking at
Tweed Hospital.
2.
That this House condemns the Member for Tweed for linking the proposed upgrade and increase
in the number of hospital beds to the introduction of paid parking at Tweed Hospital.—Mr
Colless speaking (14 minutes remaining)
Debate: 1 hour 33 minutes remaining
1681. Dr Faruqi to move—
That leave be given to bring in a bill for an Act to amend the Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration
Act 1995 to allow a married person who has undergone a sex affirmation procedure to have the
person’s sex registered or to have the record of the person’s sex altered.
(Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Amendment (Change of Sex) Bill)
(Notice given 4 March 2014)
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* 1683. Central Coast Water Catchments Protection Bill 2014: resumption of the adjourned debate (6
March 2014) of the question on the motion of Mr Buckingham: That this bill be now read a second
time (5 calendar days from 6 March 2014)—Mr Donnelly. (20 minutes)
1689. Dr Kaye to move—
That leave be given to bring in a bill for an Act to reduce corruption risk by prohibiting political
donations from the mining industry and persons contracting with the NSW government.
(Mining and Contracting with Government (Corruption Risk Reduction) Bill)
(Notice given 4 March 2014)
1715. Dr Kaye to move—
That leave be given to bring in a bill for an Act to amend the Poisons and Therapeutic Goods Act 1966
to provide for the use of cannabis for medical purposes and to make a consequential amendment of the
Drug Misuse and Trafficking Act 1985.
(Drug Legislation Amendment (Use of Cannabis for Medical Purposes) Bill)
(Notice given 18 March 2014)
1739. Ms Cotsis to move—
1.
That this House condemns the announcement by the O’Farrell Government on 19 March 2014
that it will evict public housing tenants in Millers Point and sell-off public housing properties in
Millers Point.
2.
That this House notes the rich history of Millers Point and the destructive effect that the
O’Farrell Government’s property sale will have on an important community within the City of
Sydney.
3.
That this House notes that in 2012 to 2013 the O’Farrell Government sold 1,300 social housing
properties, and that the waiting list for social housing grew by 2,000 families as a result.
4.
That this House calls upon the O’Farrell Government to rule out the sale of any further public
housing properties in New South Wales without first building new properties to meet the
increasing demand for social housing in New South Wales.
(Notice given 20 March 2014—expires Notice Paper No. 209)
1741. Mr Shoebridge to move—
1.
2.
That this House notes with concern that:
(a)
the imminent and urgent threat that climate change poses to coastal areas of New South
Wales, and
(b)
if action on climate change is not taken beaches in New South Wales will be lost to the
damaging impacts of climate change such as sea level rises, coastal erosion and storm
surges.
That this House calls on the Government to:
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(a)
urge the Federal Government to keep the price on carbon pollution and review
Australia’s current emissions targets to ensure they are sufficient,
(b)
work co-operatively with local and federal governments to ensure there are detailed
coastal planning guidelines in place for local communities and funding to match,
(c)
provide sensible and practical guidance to local councils on expected sea level rises that
are based on credible scientific evidence, and
(d)
contribute to funding for adaptation measures necessary to protect our beaches from sea
level rises into the future.
(Notice given 20 March 2014—expires Notice Paper No. 209)
1743. Ms Ficarra to move—
1.
2.
That this House notes that:
(a)
on 13 March 2014, the Premier and Minister for Western Sydney, the Hon Barry
O’Farrell MP, with the Minister for Sport and Recreation, the Hon Gabrielle Upton MP,
together with Riverstone MP, Kevin Conolly and Football NSW CEO, Eddie Moore,
inspected construction at the new ‘Home of Football’ in New South Wales at Valentine
Sports Park at Glenwood in North Western Sydney which includes upgrades to playing
fields, new synthetic playing surfaces for all-weather play, and an expansion of the Futsal
gymnasium,
(b)
the New South Wales Liberals and Nationals Government has contributed
$5 million to the project, and
(c)
this investment will ensure that one of the largest sporting communities in New South
Wales with over 250,000 players, coaches and referees will be able to enjoy modern, allpurpose fields and facilities for competition, training, gala days and major events.
That this House:
(a)
acknowledges that the $5 million investment in the upgrade at Valentine Sports Park
marks the delivery of yet another election commitment of the New South Wales Liberals
and Nationals Government to the people of Western Sydney, and
(b)
acknowledges the statement by Mr Eddie Moore, CEO of Football NSW that “The
support of the NSW Government will ensure existing football programs for athletes with
a disability, indigenous programs and events, football events for refugees and new
arrivals and school football competitions will be able to grow and expand”.
(Notice given 20 March 2014—expires Notice Paper No. 209)
1744. Ms Ficarra to move—
1.
That this House notes that:
(a)
on 14 March 2014 the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) announced their monthly
labour force figures with New South Wales having the lowest unemployment rate in the
nation of all the states, with 13,900 new jobs created in February,
(b)
the current unemployment rate in New South Wales is steady at 5.8 per cent, below the
national rate at 6 per cent, with New South Wales having been at or below the national
rate for 20 of the last 24 months,
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2.
(c)
the New South Wales Liberals and Nationals Government has created over 109,000 jobs
since coming to office, the highest number of jobs created in the country,
(d)
on 13 March 2014 the Westpac-Melbourne Institute Index of Consumer Sentiment
indicated New South Wales is the only state in which the consumer sentiment improved
in March, and
(e)
New South Wales is also the only state where the consumer index remains above 100.
That this House acknowledges that due to the fine economic management of the Treasurer, the
Hon Mike Baird MP, New South Wales at the present time has the lowest unemployment in the
country and is the only state where the consumer index remains above 100.
(Notice given 20 March 2014—expires Notice Paper No. 209)
1747. Mr Primrose to move—
1.
That this House expresses strong opposition to moves by the Federal Government to repeal
section 18C of the Commonwealth Racial Discrimination Act 1975.
2.
That this House believes that:
(a)
all laws, but particularly those dealing with discrimination, are not only prescriptive but
also have educative and symbolic functions, and
(b)
any weakening of anti-discrimination law at the Commonwealth level will leave a
significant gap in the necessary legal protections from discrimination against Indigenous,
culturally and ethnically diverse communities and it will also place increasing pressure
on New South Wales’ anti-discrimination laws and institutions.
(Notice given 25 March 2014—expires Notice Paper No. 210)
1750. Mr Whan to move—
1.
2.
That the House note the recent election held for the new Local Land Services, in particular:
(a)
the complete failure of the election process which saw less than one in ten eligible voters
enrol and vote,
(b)
the administrative failures in the process which caused voter confusion and delays, and
(c)
the Government’s decision to try to hide the low voter turnout by refusing to release the
election figures.
That this House calls on the O’Farrell Government to investigate the failure of the Local Land
Service establishment process including the low turnout, the botched election process and the
unrepresentative nature of the final election result.
(Notice given 25 March 2014—expires Notice Paper No. 210)
1752. Native Vegetation Amendment Bill 2014— resumption of the adjourned debate (29 May 2014) of the
question on the motion of Mr Brown: That this bill be now read a second time (5 calendar days from 29
May 2014)—Dr Phelps. (20 minutes)
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1754. Mr Buckingham to move—
1.
That this House notes that:
(a)
approximately 600 people led by more than 50 horsemen and women took to the streets
of Coonamble on Saturday 22 March 2014 to celebrate their declaration of more than one
million hectares of the district as ‘Gasfield Free’,
(b)
a peaceful Light Horse Brigade has now been formed to protect the community from
coal-seam gas drilling and extraction,
(c)
Coonamble is the latest of more than 200 communities to have so far declared themselves
‘Gasfield Free’ in New South Wales, Victoria and Queensland,
(d)
this declaration reflects extensive surveys over many months which found that more than
95 per cent of the Coonamble community say ‘Yes’ to declaring their roads and lands
‘Gasfield Free’,
(e)
this declaration sends a clear message to the unconventional gas industry that it is
unwelcome in the region, and
(f)
this participatory grassroots process has become necessary because the legal system and
governments have failed to protect communities from invasive gas mining.
2.
That this House congratulates the community of Coonamble for proactively standing up to
protect their land, water and climate.
3.
That this House calls on the Government to give communities the legal right to say no to coal
seam gas and mining.
(Notice given 25 March 2014—expires Notice Paper No. 210)
1756. Ms Westwood to move—
1.
That this House notes that:
(a)
as part of Harmony Day 2014 Sydney’s multicultural community celebrated the
nationwide launch of the Welcome Dinner Project,
(b)
the launch of the Welcome Dinner Project held in Martin Place on 22 March is an
initiative that brings together local Australians with new arrivals over a pot luck dinner,
(c)
the Welcome Dinner Project is enabling newly arrived people and established
Australians to meet over dinner conversation in the comfort of their own home,
(d)
newly arrived people include migrants, refugees, asylum seekers and international
students,
(e)
the aim of these pot luck style dinners is to create a platform for meaningful connection,
sparking friendships between people of diverse cultures who are living in close proximity
to one another but have not had an opportunity to connect in a supported environment,
and
(f)
the project is also encouraging further local collaborative endeavours and will result in
significantly increased social cohesion by involving the broader community in building a
welcoming Australian society, one which embraces and celebrates diversity.
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2.
That this House congratulates Penny Elsley, the founder of the community organisation Joining
The Dots, who started the Welcome Dinner Project initiative last year which is making a
positive contribution to community harmony across New South Wales and Australia.
(Notice given 25 March 2014—expires Notice Paper No. 210)
1758. Mr Whan to move—
1.
That this House notes that January 2014 Australian Bureau of Statistics employment data show
that the number of jobs in country New South Wales is now lower than it was when the
O’Farrell Government was elected.
2.
That this House:
(a)
condemns the O’Farrell Government for seeking to mislead the people of New South
Wales by quoting only the number of jobs created and not disclosing the number of jobs
lost since it was elected to Government,
(b)
notes the complete failure of the grab bag of slogans the Government pretends are a
regional policy, including the failed regional relocation scheme and a payroll tax
concession scheme that is only about headlines not jobs,
(c)
notes the Government has failed to meet its extremely modest pre-election promise that it
would ‘create’ 40,000 jobs in regional NSW and that in fact there has been a net loss of
jobs,
(d)
calls on the O’Farrell Government and Liberal and Nationals Members of Parliament to
acknowledge that their grab bag of slogans are failing regional NSW, and
(e)
calls on the O’Farrell Government to work with regional communities to put in place
policies which assist communities to build on their competitive advantage with properly
resourced industry, education and skills programs.
(Notice given 25 March 2014—expires Notice Paper No. 210)
1760. Ms Barham 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 created since 1 January 2009, in the possession,
custody or control of the Premier, the Department of Premier and Cabinet, the Minister for the
Environment, the Office of Environment and Heritage, the Minister for Planning, the Department of
Planning and Infrastructure, and the Minister for the North Coast, relating to coastal management and
coastal protection works at Belongil Beach:
(a)
any correspondence with any landowners, organisations or legal firms and any ministerial
advice or briefing notes relating to the correspondence,
(b)
any documents relating to meetings with any landowners, organisations or legal firms and any
ministerial advice or briefing notes relating to the meetings, and
(c)
any document which records or refers to the production of documents as a result of this order of
the House.
(Notice given 25 March 2014—expires Notice Paper No. 210)
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1770. Mr Foley to move—
That leave be given to bring in a bill for an Act to prohibit the granting, renewal or modification of
authorisations that permit mineral or petroleum exploration and mining on land at Wyong that is the
site of the Wallarah 2 coal mine project; and for other purposes.
(Wyong Special Area (Protection) Bill)
(Notice given 27 March 2014)
1771. Mr Whan to move—
1.
That this House notes that, of the 79 people on boards for Local Land Services, just 11 are
women.
2.
That this House condemns the Premier and the Minister for Primary Industry for insulting and
denigrating the vital role of New South Wales rural women through their failure to ensure Local
Land Services boards reflect the important contribution rural women make to agriculture, land
management and country communities.
(Notice given 27 March 2014—expires Notice Paper No. 212)
1772. Dr Faruqi to move—
1.
That this House notes that:
(a)
(b)
2.
the Casino to Murwillumbah rail line operated for over 100 years and connected Casino
and other northern New South Wales towns with regional centres such as Lismore,
Mullumbimby, Byron Bay and Murwillumbah,
2014 marks 10 years since the then Labor Minister for Transport, Michael Costa, closed
the Casino to Murwillumbah line, leaving the North Coast with no regional rail services,
(c)
in 2006 Shadow Transport Minister Barry O’Farrell, now Premier, committed to
reopening the line should the Coalition come into government,
(d)
National Party MPs in Ballina, Lismore and Tweed have in the past committed to
reinstating the Casino to Murwillumbah rail services,
(e)
in April 2013 the O’Farrell Government’s Transport Study over-estimated the cost of
reinstating the 130 kilometre Casino to Murwillumbah line at $900 million, or more than
$6.5 million per kilometre,
(f)
there is significant community concern about the accuracy of these costings, and
(g)
the Casino to Murwillumbah line is vital transport infrastructure for tourists and
community alike.
That this House calls upon the Government to reinstate the Casino to Murwillumbah rail line,
considering options such as railcars.
(Notice given 27 March 2014—expires Notice Paper No. 212)
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1774. Ms Barham to move—
1.
2.
3.
4.
That this House notes that:
(a)
Library and Information Week is held every year to celebrate libraries and this year will
be held from 19 to 24 May 2014, and
(b)
as part of Library Week this year, library users will be able to vote for Australia’s
Favourite Library to provide a forum to publicly recognise the important work libraries
across the country perform every day; voting opens 14 March and closes 22 April 2014.
That this House notes that:
(a)
this year is the 14th year of National Simultaneous Storytime and will be held during
library week at 11 am Wednesday 21 May 2014,
(b)
National Simultaneous Storytime is a free event that aims to promote:
(i)
the value of reading and literacy
(ii)
the value of fun and books
(iii) an Australian writer and publisher
(iv) storytime activities in libraries and communities around the country
(v)
participation in an enjoyable activity that can involve parents, grandparents, the
media and other members of the community, and
(c)
National Simultaneous Storytime encourages a wide range of storytime activities
including puppet shows, theatrical presentations, translation of the chosen story into
other languages and participation in associated activities.
That this House notes that:
(a)
libraries and information service professionals are of vital importance to the community
providing a wide variety of resources, services, facilities, contacts and events, and
(b)
specialist libraries are an important community resource; for example health libraries
were found to be very effective with a study by the Australian Library and Information
Association and Health Libraries Australia in November 2013, showing they can return
to the industry $9 for every dollar invested in these libraries.
That this House expresses its support for libraries and information professionals in Library and
Information Week and every other week of the year and encourages everyone in our community
to participate in Library Week activities.
(Notice given 27 March 2014—expires Notice Paper No. 212)
1775. Dr Kaye to move—
1.
2.
That General Purpose Standing Committee No. 4 inquire into and report on the use of cannabis
containing a high cannabidiol (CBD) to tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) ratio for the treatment of
patients with Dravet's syndrome and other intractable childhood epilepsies including:
(a)
the safety and efficacy of its use,
(b)
the consideration of a clinical trial in New South Wales, and
(c)
any other relevant matters.
The committee is to report by 30 June 2014.
(Notice given 27 March 2014—expires Notice Paper No. 212)
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1778. Ms Westwood to move—
1.
2.
3.
That this House:
(a)
notes the funding threat to the following Women’s Homelessness services, including
Stepping Out Housing Program, B Miles, and Women and Girls' Emergency Centre
(WAGEC),
(b)
applauds the work of B Miles Women’s Foundation, Stepping Out Housing Program and
WAGEC for providing housing, support and recovery services for women who are
homeless due to mental health issues and women who are survivors of childhood sexual
abuse and domestic violence,
That this House notes that:
(a)
a homeless person has a life expectancy of 47 compared to the average of 82 across
Australia, according to the World Bank 2011,
(b)
according to the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare over 60 per cent of children
accommodated in homelessness services in Australia have witnessed or been victims of
domestic or family violence,
(c)
according to Homelessness and Children, Homelessness Australia, every day two in three
children who request immediate accommodation are turned away from homelessness
services,
(d)
women's specialist homelessness services offer programs that have been established for
women over many years and the loss of the expertise will cost the health and community
services system more over time, leading to increased hospital admissions, assaults,
suicides, re-offending and re-incarceration, continuation of drug and alcohol addictions
and child safety issues,
(e)
women should have options regarding services and vulnerable women and children often
look for services located away from where they were living as they are escaping violent
or unstable situations,
(f)
given that women are most at risk immediately after leaving a violent partner, locating
women's shelters in the city provides anonymity, makes good safety sense, and
(g)
survivors of domestic violence and child sexual assault, and mentally ill women, deserve
quality homelessness services with experienced specialists such as those provided by
Stepping Out, WAGEC and B Miles and closing their doors will take resources from
women who are already suffering.
That this House calls on the Government to ensure ongoing and secure funding of women’s
services.
(Notice given 6 May 2014—expires Notice Paper No. 213)
1779. Dr Kaye to move—
1.
That this House notes with concern:
(a)
the allegations before the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) against
members of the current government and the Liberal party, and
(b)
the impact the evidence presented to the ICAC, combined with findings against former
Labor members of the New South Wales Parliament, is having on public confidence in
the political process.
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2.
That this House calls on all political parties in New South Wales to allow open public scrutiny
of their financial affairs to allow for a full account of where funds have been raised.
3.
That this House calls for donation laws to be tightened including:
(a)
immediate disclosure of all donations,
(b)
banning donations where the source is not apparent and banning the use of associated
entities to collect funds that are then channelled to political parties,
(c)
broadening the class of prohibited donors to include mining companies, companies
contracting or seeking contracts with the state government and their close associates, and
(d)
significantly increased penalties for breaches of the Act to reflect the damage that is done
by breaches of the laws including illegal donations and slush funds.
4.
That this House calls for a public debate on the future of election campaign donations and
funding.
5.
That this House calls on the Baird government to immediately implement all of the findings of
the ICAC’s Operation Halifax and:
(a)
to ban all lobbying activities that involve former staffers of parliament secretaries and
ministers and senior public servants on any matter that may have been relevant to their
time in public office,
(b)
require all lobbying activities to be minuted and made publicly available on a website,
(c)
create an Integrity Commissioner to serve as an independent body to oversee a new
lobbyist code of conduct, MPs code of conduct, MPs financial disclosures and other
matters of corruption risk in New South Wales politics.
(Notice given 6 May 2014—expires Notice Paper No. 213)
1780. Mrs Maclaren-Jones to move—
1.
That this House notes that August 2014 marks 100 years since our nation’s involvement in the
First World War and from 4 August 2014 to 11 November 2018 Australia will recognise and
commemorate the Centenary of the First World War and the Anzac legacy.
2.
That this House notes the Anzac Centenary will be one of the most significant commemorations
to take place in our lifetimes and during the Centenary of Anzac communities across Australia
will gather to remember the sacrifices of those who served and died in war and it will be a time
to honour and reflect upon the service and sacrifice of all those who have worn our nation’s
uniform.
3.
That this House notes this is a once in a generation opportunity to reflect on one of the most
significant chapters in our country’s history and will enable all Australians to recognise and pay
tribute to 100 years of service for our nation and the Centenary is themed as follows:
(a)
2014 – Origins and beginnings of the First World War,
(b)
2015 – Turkey and Gallipoli (2015 is the Year of Turkey),
(c)
2016 – France and the Western Front,
(d)
2017 – Belgium and the Western Front, and
(e)
2018 - Conclusion of the First World War.
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4.
5.
6.
That this House notes the contribution by the people of New South Wales to the war effort was
the most significant including:
(a)
providing over 164,000 enlistees in the Australian Imperial Force and the Australian
Naval and Military Expeditionary Force, with this figure representing 39.8 per cent of all
males in this State between the ages of 18 and 44, the highest percentage of any state in
Australia and it is estimated that more than 3,000 New South Welshmen also enlisted in
the Royal Australian Navy between 1914 and 1918,
(b)
the majority of troops embarked for overseas service from the port of Sydney,
(c)
units from New South Wales took part in all major conflicts in the First World War
including Gallipoli, the Somme, Passchendaele, and Bullecourt,
(d)
of the 64 Victoria Cross recipients from the First World War, 17 came from New South
Wales,
(e)
Australia’s most famous war correspondent, and key founder of the Australian War
Memorial, Charles W.E. Bean, came from Bathurst, New South Wales,
(f)
New South Wales provided the bulk of metals to the war effort, a significant amount of
which came from the then newly built BHP plant at Newcastle,
(g)
the then recently opened (by Lord Kitchener) small arms factory at Lithgow expanded
rapidly during the war to provide domestically produced rifles and bayonets for the
Australian soldiers, and at its height was producing 80,000 .303 rifles per year during the
First World War, and
(h)
New South Wales raised the greatest amount of funds through war pensions and
Australian Patriotic Funds.
That this House acknowledges NSW Government Centenary of Anzac initiatives including the:
(a)
Joining Forces initiative – a joint initiative between the NSW Government, Sydney
Legacy and the Returned and Services League (RSL) NSW Branch which encourages
multicultural communities to become involved in this significant commemoration period
by participating in activities to honour our veterans and embrace the Anzac spirit which
encapsulates the ideas of mateship and sacrifice,
(b)
United We Stand initiative – to encourage local sports clubs to engage in Centenary of
Anzac activities and honour the legacy of our Diggers through acknowledgement of their
club’s service history, and
(c)
Wartime Legends initiative – that encourages ex-service groups, government agencies,
non-government organisations, businesses, schools and local government to become
involved by recognising contributions made by the 400 Aboriginal servicemen and
women who fought in Gallipoli and on the Western Front.
That this House acknowledges the work of the Anzac Centenary Ambassadors who serve on the
Advisory Council, which includes 27 community leaders who have been appointed as Anzac
Centenary Ambassadors and all are leaders in their respective fields, including the Defence
Force, public sector, arts community and corporate sector.
(Notice given 6 May 2014—expires Notice Paper No. 213)
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1781. Ms Westwood to move—
1.
2.
That this House:
(a)
notes the launch of the Older Women’s Pathways out of Homelessness in Australia
report by the Hon. Anna Bligh, CEO YWCA NSW on 14 April 2014,
(b)
congratulates the Mercy Foundation on commissioning this valuable piece of research,
(c)
acknowledges the authors of the report Mr Maree Petersen and Dr Cameron Parsell from
the Institute of Social Science Research at the University of Queensland,
(d)
notes that the predominant group of people becoming homeless in Australia are women
over 55,
(e)
notes that the largest proportion of older women presenting with housing crisis in
Australia have led conventional lives and rented whilst working and raising a family and
few have had involvement with welfare and support systems,
(f)
notes the recent Anglicare study of 12,000 Sydney rental properties found only 33 to be
affordable for people on support benefits and only 22 appropriate for pensioners while
there were none available for single pensioners or single parents, and
(g)
recognises that a strategy of rapid rehousing for a significant proportion of these older
women will ensure they continue to lead independent lives.
That this House calls on the Baird State Government to plan for an increased investment in
public housing and to incorporate a component of affordable housing into all developments.
(Notice given 6 May 2014—expires Notice Paper No. 213)
1783. Mr Green to move—
1.
2.
That this House notes that:
(a)
the modern state of Israel was founded on the 14 May 1948,
(b)
to date, Israel has been able to repel negative advances against them, thus maintaining its
independence, and
(c)
on the 14 May 2014, Israel celebrates its 66th Independence Day.
That this House congratulates the State of Israel during this time of celebration.
(Notice given 6 May 2014—expires Notice Paper No. 213)
1784. Mrs Mitchell to move—
1.
That this House notes that:
(a)
Heart Week 2014 runs from Sunday 4 May to Saturday 10 May 2014,
(b)
each year, almost 10,000 Australians die of a heart attack, and over 1 million Australians
are at high risk of having a heart attack or stroke, and
(c)
Heart Week provides an opportunity to talk about the issues relating to heart disease and
to help improve the heart health of all Australians.
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2.
That this House recognises the importance of Heart Week as a way of raising awareness in the
community so that people can understand the warning signs of a heart attack and reduce their
risk factors.
(Notice given 6 May 2014—expires Notice Paper No. 213)
1786. Mr Shoebridge to move—
That leave be given to bring in a bill for an Act to amend the Limitation Act 1969 to remove the
limitation period for bringing civil proceedings in relation to child abuse.
(Limitation Amendment (Child Abuse) Bill)
(Notice given 6 May 2014)
1787. Mrs Maclaren-Jones to move—
1.
That this House acknowledges the innovative community program of timebanking, which
facilitates the voluntary exchange of services between members.
2.
That this House notes that:
2.
(a)
the timebanking program in New South Wales has been expanded by the Honourable
Victor Dominello MP and the New South Wales Liberals and Nationals to give over half
of the New South Wales population access to a timebanking program in their community,
and to encourage greater participation in volunteering, and
(b)
the communities which will benefit from the expanded timebanking program include
Albury/Wodonga, Auburn, Bega, Blue Mountains, Burwood, Cumberland/Prospect,
Eastern Beaches, Sydney, Fairfield, Foster/Tuncurry, Hawkesbury, Hurstville, Kempsey,
Kiama, Lower North Shore, Macarthur, Nepean/Penrith, Northern Beaches, Rockdale,
Ryde, Shellharbour, South Eastern Sydney, Sutherland, Sydney, Tamworth/North West,
The Hills, Northern Rivers, Wagga Wagga, Walcha, West Wyalong, and Wollongong.
That this House commends the New South Wales Government’s commitment to innovation and
volunteer services.
(Notice given 6 May 2014—expires Notice Paper No. 213)
1788. Mr Secord to move—
1.
That this House notes that on 17 April 1816 colonial soldiers forced 14 Dharawal women and
children off the cliffs at Appin’s Broughton Pass in the Macarthur region.
2.
That this House congratulates the Winga Myamly Reconciliation Group on its 13 April 2014
ceremony marking the 198th anniversary of the Appin Massacre of the Dharawal people in the
Macarthur region.
3.
That this House notes that the Labor Party has committed to assisting with a special communitybased ceremony to mark the 200th anniversary of the Appin Massacre in April 2016.
(Notice given 6 May 2014—expires Notice Paper No. 213)
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1789. Mr Green to move—
1.
That this House notes that:
(a)
according to an updated 2012 Bravehearts report:
(i)
one in three girls and one in six boys will be sexually abused before the age of 18
years,
(ii)
there is widespread agreement that child sexual abuse spans all races, economic
classes and ethnic groups,
(iii) one in three Australians would not believe children if they disclosed abuse,
(iv) one in five Australians lacked the confidence to know what to do if they suspected
abuse or negligence,
(v)
90 per cent of surveyed adults believed that the community needs to be better
informed about the problem of child abuse in Australia,
(vi) 86 per cent of Australians believe that Commonwealth and State Governments
should invest more money in protecting children from abuse and neglect, and
(b)
the Bravehearts “Ditto in a Box” education pack is a program which proactively helps
teachers to teach children how to recognise inappropriate advances and seek help.
2.
That this House commends the Government on their one-off grant to Bravehearts of $268,051
for the distribution of Ditto in a Box across New South Wales public schools in 2014, for
children in Kindergarten – Year 2.
3.
That this House calls on the Government to fund the Ditto in a Box Keep Safe interactive
program to all New South Wales primary school children, in order to “Educate, Empower, and
Protect our Kids”, thereby making New South Wales the safest place in Australia to raise a
child.
(Notice given 6 May 2014—expires Notice Paper No. 213)
1794. Mrs Mitchell to move—
1.
2.
That this House notes that:
(a)
the 126th Gunnedah Show was held from 2 to 4 May 2014,
(b)
hundreds of visitors to the Gunnedah Show braved freezing conditions over the weekend
to see and experience all that the event had to offer, and
(c)
highlights from this year’s show included the 2014 Art Prize and Exhibition, the
Showgirl Competition and the Inaugural Strong Man/Woman Competition.
That this House recognises:
(a)
the hard work of the President and Committee of the Gunnedah Show Society in running
the show this year, and
(b)
the importance of agricultural shows in regional communities across New South Wales.
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1797. Mr Buckingham to move—
1.
That this House notes that:
(a)
there is a growing international and domestic market for hemp foods which is currently
estimated to be worth $1 billion,
(b)
hemp is cultivated worldwide and is a legal food in most countries including Europe,
Canada and the United States,
(c)
there are about 50,000 acres of crop and 200 hemp farmers across Canada and this is
predicted to double by 2015 to 100,000 acres,
(d)
hemp foods are not permitted for human consumption in Australia despite approvals for
this use in 2002 and again in 2012 by Food Standards Australia and New Zealand, and
(e)
2.
the 2012 FSANZ report for approval states that:
(i)
hemp has no psychoactive properties and, therefore, could not be detectable in
drug tests,
(ii)
there is no evidence of adverse health effects in humans at low levels of THC
exposure,
(iii) hemp grows in a distinctly different way to marijuana and would be easily
detectable by drug enforcement agencies,
(iv) no countries have reported any problem with mixed messaging regarding drug law
enforcement.
That this House calls on the Government to advocate strongly at a Federal level for the
legalisation of hemp foods, following the Food Standards Australia and New Zealand report
which is set to be delivered to the Council of Australian Governments in June 2014.
(Notice given 6 May 2014—expires Notice Paper No. 213)
1799. Mr MacDonald to move—
That this House congratulates the Government on its announcement of the 98 Year Lease of the Port of
Newcastle and the commitment of an additional $340 Million for the revitalisation of the Newcastle
CBD which is a demonstration of the economic and social importance of the Hunter region and its hard
working communities.
(Notice given 6 May 2014—expires Notice Paper No. 213)
1801. Mr Buckingham to move—
1.
That this House notes that:
(a)
a peaceful community blockade in opposition Metgasco's plans to explore for tight gas
16km's west of Lismore, has been in place since early February,
(b)
that this is a historic display of community opposition, with up to 4000 community
protectors turning up every day,
(c)
the local community and the Northern Rivers community in general is overwhelmingly
opposed to unconventional gas exploration on their farmland, and
(d)
in a community run survey, 84.5 per cent of Bentley locals voted to have their lands and
roads declared Gasfield Free and in an Australian Electoral Commission poll 2012, 87
per cent of Lismore residents voted “NO’ to CSG.
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2.
That this House congratulates the Northern Rivers community for proactively standing up to
protect their land, water and climate.
3.
That this House calls on the Government to:
(a)
support the right of communities to peaceful protest and refuse Metgasco’s request to use
the NSW Police Force to break a community blockade,
(b)
use the Public Interest provisions in the Petroleum (Onshore) Act to cancel all Petroleum
Exploration Licenses in the Northern Rivers, and
give communities the legal right to say no to coal seam gas and mining.
(c)
(Notice given 6 May 2014—expires Notice Paper No. 213)
1803. Ms Fazio to move—
1.
That this House condemns the Liberal/National NSW Government for having the lowest level of
female membership in their cabinet in recent history.
2.
That this House notes the failure of the Liberal/National NSW Government to promote women
to the ministry as well as their having only 19 per cent of Liberal/National members being
women, in contrast with 37 per cent of Labor members being women.
3.
That this House believes that the women of New South Wales deserve recognition of their
talents and ability and calls on the Premier and Deputy Premier to stop promoting clones of
themselves and to start promoting women.
(Notice given 6 May 2014—expires Notice Paper No. 213)
1804. Dr Kaye to move—
That leave be given to bring in a bill for an Act to amend the Election, Funding, Expenditure and
Disclosures Act 1981 to make further provision with respect to political donations.
(Election Funding, Expenditure and Disclosures Amendment (Restrictions on Political Donations) Bill)
(Notice given 6 May 2014)
1807. Mrs Maclaren-Jones to move—
1.
That this House notes that on 13 August 1914 the Australian Branch of the British Red Cross
Society was formed at Government House, Melbourne, and this year Red Cross will celebrate
100 years of serving our community.
2.
That this House notes that:
(a)
the Centenary of Red Cross is a great Australian story that showcases the extraordinary
generosity and compassion of millions of everyday people and it is an opportunity to
reflect on our history, celebrate our achievements and thank generations of Australians
for their support,
(b)
hundreds of thousands of volunteers signed up during World War I, and by World War II
Red Cross had become Australia’s largest charitable organisation,
(c)
during the post-war period Red Cross focused on social welfare, national emergencies,
natural disasters, the blood bank and first aid programs, and
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(d)
3.
today one million Red Cross members, volunteers, donors, staff, blood donors, recipients
and supporters make a positive and lasting impact to the lives of people in need.
That this House notes that World Red Cross Day will be held on 8 May 2014 and is held on the
birthday of Henry Dunant, the founder of the international Red Cross Movement, born in
Geneva in 1828 and the recipient of the very first Nobel Peace Prize.
(Notice given 6 May 2014—expires Notice Paper No. 213)
1810. Mr Macdonald to move—
1.
That this House congratulates the Newcastle Herald and IDC Hunter for its ‘Newcastle Next’
competition.
2.
That this House notes that:
(a)
Newcastle Next is calling on the Hunter community to develop its vision for the next 100
years,
(b)
the closing date for entries is Friday the 9 May 2014 and winners will be announced at
the Hunter innovation Forum to be held from the 15 to 17 May 2014, and
(c)
Newcastle and the Hunter was taken for granted by the Australian Labor Party, but the
New South Wales Coalition is injecting nearly half a billion dollars to the revitalisation
of Newcastle City and ensuring vital infrastructure like the Hunter Expressway is funded
and completed.
(Notice given 7 May 2014—expires Notice Paper No. 214)
1811. Mrs Maclaren-Jones to move—
1.
That this House notes that Local Land Services, the new regional service delivery organisation
in New South Wales, recently marked its 100th day of operation.
2.
That this House notes that:
(a)
Local Land Services is already delivering for farmers and land managers, with on-farm
support and advisory services,
(b)
Real results have been delivered for productive agriculture, natural resources, biosecurity
and communities across rural and regional New South Wales,
(c)
3.
11 regional Local Land Services boards are fully in place;
(d)
Regional Boards will set their own priorities and deliver a range of services that best suit
their regional needs, and
(e)
Local Land Services Boards have commenced community consultation processes
through Local Community Advisory Boards.
That this House commends the Honourable Katrina Hodgkinson MP and the New South Wales
Liberals and Nationals for the Local Land Services initiative, the biggest reform of its kind in
seven decades.
(Notice given 7 May 2014—expires Notice Paper No. 214)
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1813. Mr Shoebridge to move—
1.
2.
That this House notes with concern:
(a)
that since 1980 there have been more than 400 Aboriginal deaths in custody,
(b)
the findings of the Royal Commission into Aboriginal Deaths in Custody that recognised
the significance of the disproportionately high level of deaths of Aboriginal people whilst
in police custody,
(c)
that the failure to implement the recommendations made by the Royal Commission into
Aboriginal Deaths in Custody has contributed to continued Aboriginal deaths in custody,
and
(d)
the continuing failure to ensure that cells are entirely free of hanging points has been
repeatedly raised by New South Wales coroners in response to deaths in custody
inquests.
That this House calls on the Parliament to:
(a)
take steps to reduce Aboriginal deaths in custody by implementing the recommendations
of the Royal Commission into Aboriginal Deaths in Custody, and
(b)
apologise unreservedly to the families of those Aboriginal people who have died whilst
in police custody in this State.
(Notice given 8 May 2014—expires Notice Paper No. 215)
1814. Mr MacDonald to move—
1.
That this House commends the Government and the staff of the New South Wales Roads and
Maritime Service for finalising the construction of the Hunter Expressway in March this year.
2.
That this House notes that the works were completed safely, on schedule and on budget.
3.
That this House notes that the New South Wales Government contributed $200 million to the
project and that road users will save some 28 minutes by using the 40 kilometre expressway,
which will considerably ease congestion on local Hunter roads.
4.
That this House acknowledges that the Port of Newcastle, the City of Newcastle and the Hunter
region are an economic powerhouse supported by the Coalition Government and the Hunter
Expressway will be a demonstrable benefit to the communities, farms and businesses of the
New England, north-west New South Wales and central New South Wales.
(Notice given 8 May 2014—expires Notice Paper No. 215)
1815. Mr Secord to move—
That this House:
(a)
calls on the State Government to resolve in a peaceful and constructive manner the dispute
between the community-based alliance comprising local residents, the elderly and farmers with
Metgasco at an anti-coal seam gas and unconventional gas blockade in Bentley on the North
Coast,
(b)
expresses its disapproval at the diversion of police resources including up to 800 officers from
across the State and the riot squad to remove the protestors,
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(c)
condemns the New South Wales Treasurer for his 8 May 2014 remarks in the New South Wales
Legislative Assembly where he said they were not “peaceful farmers”, and
(d)
expresses its disappointment and condemns the North Coast National Party MPs in choosing to
support Metgasco at the expense of the wishes of the local community.
(Notice given 13 May 2014—expires Notice Paper No. 216)
1817. Mr MacDonald to move—
1.
That this House commemorates the passing of Mr Bryan Pape, aged 69 on the afternoon of
Sunday the 27 April 2014 in Armidale.
2.
That this House notes that:
(a)
Mr Pape was a pioneer of the University of New England Law School and was a valued
member of the New England community,
(b)
he was a respected barrister and his most well-known contribution to public debate
focussed on challenging the constitutional legality of then Prime Minister Kevin Rudd’s
$7.7 billion tax bonus payments scheme in the High Court of Australia,
(c)
when he lived in Sydney he was an active member of the Liberal Party,
(d)
on moving to Armidale he continued his political contribution as a senior office bearer in
the National Party on the Northern Tablelands, and
(e)
Mr Pape was committed to academic and public standards and will be missed by the New
England community.
(Notice given 13 May 2014—expires Notice Paper No. 216)
1819. Mr Shoebridge to move—
1.
2.
That this House notes with concern that:
(a)
“canned hunting” is the legal practice of hunting an animal that is trapped in an
enclosure,
(b)
currently there are less than 3,000 wild lions in South Africa though more than 8,000 in
captivity, and
(c)
“canned hunting” is not only legal in South Africa but also a common and widespread
practice that brings in thousands of dollars each year to South Africa’s tourism industry.
That this House recognises:
(a)
that the Global March for Lions was held in Sydney on 15 March 2014 as part of an
international movement that called for an end to “canned hunting”, and
(b)
the excellent work of this march in spreading awareness about and supporting the
campaign against “canned hunting” across the globe.
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1820. Ms Ficarra to move—
1.
That this House notes that:
(a)
with sadness the passing of Mr Reginald William Gasnier AM, on Sunday 11 May 2014,
just one day before his 75th Birthday,
(b)
Mr Gasnier was the first son born to William Arthur and Violet Gasnier and was raised in
the southern Sydney suburb of Mortdale,
(c)
Mr Gasnier was educated at Sutherland Intermediate High School and while there
displayed his natural sporting ability competing in rugby league, cricket, baseball and
athletics,
(d)
Mr Gasnier later attended Sydney Technical High School and while at ‘Tech’ became a
champion schoolboy sportsman in both rugby league and cricket,
(e)
Mr Gasnier was selected at age 13 in a New South Wales Schoolboy side in a curtain
raiser to the 1952 Australia and New Zealand Test,
(f)
in 1957 at the age of 18 Mr Gasnier was forced to choose which sport to focus on having
already achieved junior state representative honours in both cricket and rugby league,
and subsequently signed on to play for the St. George Dragons, his local rugby league
club for the start of the 1958 season,
(g)
Mr Gasnier’s talents had been noticed while he was playing for junior club Renown
United,
(h)
Mr Gasnier’s rise through the game was meteoric and after only six games in third grade
he was selected for his first grade debut and after only five first grade games he was
selected to represent New South Wales,
(i)
by 1959 Mr Gasnier had become an established member of both the New South Wales
and the Australian international teams,
(j)
Mr Gasnier was a vital member of the all-conquering Dragons team of the later 1950s
and early 1960s that won 11 successive premiership victories, with Mr Gasnier himself
enjoying seven of those premiership victories,
(k)
Mr Gasnier has been described as the ultimate all round rugby league player, possessing
speed and a beautiful running style, good hands, a superb change of pace and great
anticipation along with being a sound defender and was dubbed ‘Puff the Magic Dragon’
by Dragons fans because of this,
(l)
Mr Gasnier finished his career with the Dragons in 1967 with 127 tries and 20 goals in
only 131 appearances,
(m)
Mr Gasnier made his international debut for Australia against New Zealand in the first
test in 1959 and played in all three tests of that series and at the end of that season toured
England with the Kangaroos a highlight being his three tries in the first test against a star
studded Great Britain team at Station Road, Swinton,
(n)
Mr Gasnier became Australia's youngest ever captain in 1962 when he led Australia
against England aged 23 years and 28 days, he also toured Europe on another two
occasions in 1963 and 1967, the latter also as captain,
(o)
Mr Gasnier’s career was prematurely ended on the 1967 European tour when in a minor
game against a French provincial team he sustained a broken leg, as he had suffered a
cruciate ligament injury in a game against the Parramatta Eels in early 1966 he never
played competitively again; he was only 28 years old,
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2.
(p)
Mr Gasnier finished his international career as Australia’s most capped player, with a
total of 36 test caps, which remained a record until broken by Mal Meninga in 1992 and
he also scored 26 tries for Australia and captained the side on eight occasions,
(q)
upon Gasnier’s retirement the then Australian Rugby League chairman Bill Buckley was
quoted, “On his day, he was the greatest rugby league player I have ever seen. Gasnier
had an amazing change of pace and great anticipation. He was also particularly unselfish.
He was without peer”, and
(r)
Mr Gasnier was bestowed numerous honours, including in 1985 he was selected as one
of the initial four post-war “Immortals” of the Australian game with Churchill, Raper and
Fulton, in December of that year he was inducted into the Sport Australia Hall of Fame,
in 2002 he was inducted into the Australian Rugby League Hall of Fame, in 2008 he was
named in the list of Australia’s 100 Greatest Players (1908–2007), he was named as one
of the centres, along with Mal Meninga, in Australian rugby league’s Team of the
Century, in 2008 New South Wales included him in its rugby league team of the century,
was made a life member of the Sydney Cricket Ground and a plaque in the Walk of
Honour there commemorates his career, he was appointed in 1989 a Member of the
Order of Australia (AM) and in 2010 a bronze statue of Mr Gasnier was unveiled as the
seventh inside the Sydney Cricket Ground precinct as part of the Basil Sellers Sports
Sculpture project.
That this House:
(a)
acknowledges that Mr Reginald William Gasnier AM, is one of this nation’s finest ever
rugby league players and has made an outstanding contribution to sport in Australia, and
(b)
extends its sincere sympathy to the family of Mr Gasnier; his wife Maureen, son Peter
and daughter in-law Angelique, daughter Kellie and son in-law Peter, and grandchildren
Sheri, Jack, Bryce, Erin and Mitchell on their sad loss of a fine gentleman.
(Notice given 13 May 2014—expires Notice Paper No. 216)
1821. Dr Faruqi to move—
1.
2.
That this House notes that:
(a)
on Monday 5 May 2014 approximately 200 people, mostly residents of north-west
Sydney, attended a community meeting on the North West Rail Link project at
Cheltenham Recreation Club,
(b)
while most residents were strongly supportive of the construction of a North West Rail
Link, they had strong and consistent objections to the installation of a single-deck metro
service instead of a regular double-deck service that integrates with the rest of the Sydney
Trains network,
(c)
the plan for a single-deck North West Rail Link service has been rejected by many
community groups, transport experts and the Greens since its announcement in 2012, and
(d)
the government has never properly justified why a single-deck service is preferable for a
suburban line, particularly given the lack of credible evidence for improved capacity and
dwell times.
That this House calls on the government to drill tunnels large enough to accommodate doubledeck train services on the North West Rail Link.
(Notice given 13 May 2014—expires Notice Paper No. 216)
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1823. Mr MacDonald to move—
1.
2.
That this House notes the comments of Mr Richard Anicich, President of the Hunter Business
Chamber, on the ABC 7.30 State Wide Report on Friday 9 May 2014 in a story on the sale of
the Port of Newcastle and revitalisation of the City of Newcastle where he said:
(a)
“[the sale] is a vote of confidence in the value of the Port, future of the Port and Hunter
economy”, and
(b)
“[the] city is changing for the better, [is] a great place to live and work and along with
what is happening now to the Port, it is a great time to be here because I can see new
investment, new employment opportunities coming to the Hunter.”
That this House acknowledges that this is a strong endorsement of the Government’s strategy
for Newcastle and the Hunter.
(Notice given 13 May 2014—expires Notice Paper No. 216)
1825. Mr MacDonald to move—
1.
2.
That this House notes that:
(a)
Jeremy Buckingham MLC misled the community on Prime TV on Friday the 9 May
2014 with his imputation that the presence of Coal Seam Gas on or near a property puts
at risk insurance coverage, which has been refuted by Allianz, and
(b)
Mr Nicholas Schofield on behalf of Allianz indicated that “The reference in a Prime
Local News report of 9 May 2014 to Allianz home policies being voided if a coal seam
gas installation is established is incorrect.”
That this House calls on Mr Buckingham MLC to publically correct his assertion and apologise
to the policy holder, Allianz and the people of New South Wales.
(Notice given 13 May 2014—expires Notice Paper No. 216)
1828. Mr Foley 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 created since 7 September 2013 in the possession,
custody or control of the NSW Ministry for Health or the Minister for Health:
(a)
any document relating or referring to the Commonwealth Government’s introduction of a GP
Medicare co-payment,
(b)
any document relating or referring to co-payments in Emergency Departments,
(c)
any document relating or referring to the introduction of new fees for patients in New South
Wales public hospitals, and
(d)
any legal or other advice regarding the scope or validity of this order of the House created as a
result of this order of the House.
(Notice given 14 May 2014—expires Notice Paper No. 217)
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1831. Ms Sharpe to move—
1.
2.
That this House notes that the Gonski Review:
(a)
was the most comprehensive investigation of the way Australian schools are funded in
almost 40 years,
(b)
found that too many children were being denied the education they needed due to a lack
of resources,
(c)
warned that the link between disadvantage and poor outcomes in education was stronger
in Australia than in any comparable nation and the situation would worsen without
urgent action,
(d)
recommended that schools be funded according to the needs of their students and what
was required to educate each one of them to a high standard,
(e)
outlined a model where each school would get a base level of Commonwealth and state
funding, plus additional money or loadings to take into account the school’s size and
location and the individual needs of students, such as whether they are from a
disadvantaged background or have a disability,
(f)
would provide funding to improve student learning through:
(i)
more individual attention in the classroom,
(ii)
extra specialist teachers in areas such as literacy and numeracy,
(iii) greater support for children with disabilities or special needs,
(iv) additional training and classroom support for teachers, and
(g)
aimed to create a system where a student’s success at school would be determined by
their ability, application and willingness to work hard rather than where they lived, what
their family background was or whether they were indigenous or had a disability.
That this House:
(a)
congratulates the previous Premier Barry O’Farrell and Minister for Education Adrian
Piccoli for being the first state to sign up to the Gonski plan,
(b)
condemns the Abbott Government for abandoning a once in a generation opportunity to
improve the education outcomes for all students in New South Wales, and
(c)
calls on the Baird Government to stand up for New South Wales students and demand
that schools in New South Wales receive the full funding for Gonski as signed off
between the Commonwealth Government and New South Wales.
(Notice given 14 May 2014—expires Notice Paper No. 217)
1833. Mr Moselmane to move—
1.
That this House notes that:
(a)
there is significant New South Wales community opposition against repeal or
amendment of section 18C of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975,
(b)
the proposed repeal or amendment of section 18C goes against well-established national
multicultural policy,
(c)
the Australian Chinese community organisations have strongly opposed any attempt to
reduce the current legal protections afforded to our citizens under this Act, and
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(d)
2.
in expressing opposition, twenty Australian Chinese community organisations
participated in the preparation of, and supported a petition and these organisations
include:
(i)
Australian Shanghainese Association Inc,
(ii)
Australia Yangzhou Association Inc,
(iii) Australian Council of Chinese Organisations,
(iv) Compass Sino-Australia Economic and Cultural Interchange Center Inc,
(v)
Australia Shanghai Association of Commerce and Industry,
(vi) Year Book of Chinese in Australia,
(vii) Australian Chinese Culture and Arts Centre,
(viii) Australian Culture & Commerce Association,
(ix) Sydney Shaoxing Opera Troupe Inc,
(x)
Australia Chinese Zhi-Qing Association,
(xi) Australian Chinese Entrepreneur Association Inc,
(xii) Australia Friends of Suzhou Association,
(xiii) Australia Suzhou Association,
(xiv) Australia China Technology and Cultural Centre,
(xv) Australia Fuzhou Association,
(xvi) Australia Nanjing Association,
(xvii) Australia Fuzhou Business Association,
(xviii) Shanghai Normal University Alumni Association of Australia,
(xix) Canberra Shanghai Friendship Society Association,
(xx) West Region Chinese Association of Sydney.
That this House:
(a)
notes the work of Jeanette Wang, Councillor of Ashfield Council, New South Wales and
President of Australia Yangzhou Association Inc, and Dr John Zhang, Executive
Chairman of Australian Shanghainese Association Inc as well as 30 volunteers assisting
them in organising a petition and campaigning against the repeal of section 18C of the
Racial Discrimination Act 1975, and
(b)
acknowledges the significant contribution of these organisations and other Australian
Chinese community groups in the fight against racism and in support of harmony for all
Australians.
(Notice given 15 May 2014—expires Notice Paper No. 218)
1834. Mrs Maclaren-Jones to move—
1.
2.
That this House notes that:
(a)
2014 marks the 25th Anniversary of National Volunteer Week, which this year is from
12 to 18 May,
(b)
National Volunteer Week is an opportunity to thank our volunteers and showcase the
diversity, economic benefits and power of volunteering in our community, and
(c)
more than 2 million volunteers provide 240 million hours of support in New South Wales
each year, worth around $5 billion.
That this House acknowledges:
(a)
volunteers support more than 200,000 local organisations in New South Wales,
(b)
volunteering is more frequent among those living outside of major cities and in Sydney
34 per cent of people volunteer, compared to 42 per cent in the rest of the state, and
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(c)
In New South Wales, 60 per cent of volunteers work for one organisation, 20 per cent for
two, and 18 per cent for three organisations.
(Notice given 15 May 2014—expires Notice Paper No. 218)
1835. Mrs Maclaren-Jones to move—
1.
2.
That this House notes that:
(a)
International Nurses Day is celebrated globally on May 12 each year and marks the
birthday of Florence Nightingale, the founder of nursing as a profession and crusader for
health and social reforms,
(b)
International Nurses Day is a time to reflect on the clinical care and emotional support
that nurses provide to more than 1.5 million patients in New South Wales in hospitals, at
home or in our community,
(c)
nurses are the largest group of health care professionals and a vital resource for the
delivery of health services in Australia and across the world,
(d)
the theme of 2014 International Nurses Day is “Nurses: A Force for Change - Putting
Patient Safety First” and the International Council of Nursing chose this theme to
highlight the potential of the nursing profession as a force for change to improve health
care outcomes, and
(e)
the New South Wales Government has employed 4,100 additional nurses by headcount,
or 2,800 nurses full time equivalent nurses since March 2011.
That this House thanks the 47,500 nurses and midwives in the New South Wales public hospital
system for the invaluable service they provide to our community and the significant contribution
they make to improve the health of our population.
(Notice given 15 May 2014—expires Notice Paper No. 218)
1836. Mr MacDonald to move—
1.
That this House commemorates the passing of Mrs Fran Wright on Monday 14 April 2014 and
passes on condolences to her husband, Paul Wright, and her two children, Owen aged 15, and
Jenny, aged 12.
2.
That this House notes that:
(a)
upon joining the University of New England Law School in 2011, Mrs Wright became a
plagiarism officer and the course coordinator for the Bachelor of Laws, and
(b)
Mrs Wright held Bachelor degrees in Arts and Law, along with a Masters of Law and her
research interests were Criminal Law, Modern History Law, and Medical Law, all of
which were relevant to her instrumental role in putting together the Zoe’s Law Forum in
Armidale which was held on Monday 3 February 2014.
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1837. Mr Shoebridge to move—
1.
2.
That this House notes with concern:
(a)
the current problem of wild horses causing degradation and loss of habitat in the
ecosystems within Bago State Forest,
(b)
that if action is not taken, loss of the Montane Peatlands and Snowgum Grassy
Woodlands could result and these areas are a natural and efficient carbon sink and
necessary to combat climate change,
(c)
Australia’s ecosystems have evolved until more recently without grazing pressure and
the impact of heavy hard hooved animals and therefore has not adapted to this
environmental stress, and the effects on the ecosystem include:
(i)
trampling and compaction of soils,
(ii)
redistribution of nutrients and plant seeds via dung,
(iii) consumption of native plants,
(iv) degradation of water quality,
(v)
risk to threatened species due to altered habitat, and introduction of exotic
diseases,
(vi) parasites that could become a biosecurity risk, and
(d)
wild horses are an increasing threat to preservation of Aboriginal heritage sites and these
sites are the longest continual record of human civilization and are in need of
preservation and protection.
That this House calls on the New South Wales Government to:
(a)
urge the Federal Government to protect native habitats and wildlife within its reserves
and minimise the impact of wild horses, and
(b)
work co-operatively with local and Federal governments to develop a wild horse
management plan with the exclusion of wild horses from key areas.
(Notice given 15 May 2014—expires Notice Paper No. 218)
1838. Mr Buckingham to move—
1.
That this House notes that:
(a)
the Driller Logs and Well Completion Reports from Metgasco detail numerous alarming
failures and environmental damage due to routine poor practice and the inherently risky
nature of gas drilling operations,
(b)
at Bowerbird E02 well Metgasco drilled into a river bed with high water flows and the
well caved in. It was subsequently abandoned,
(c)
at Corella E01 well the casing stuck and explosive cutters were required to remove the
casing, the well was then abandoned,
(d)
at Corella E03 the well caved in due to water inflow at 220 metres,
(e)
following the drilling of Corella P11 Metgasco said: “We were not aware of this shale at
3m from the base, nothing was reported by the geologists from their samples, or from the
experts”,
(f)
at Corella P13 380m of drilling string and the 33m borehole assembly were abandoned in
the well,
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2.
(g)
Corella E17 while flaring at 18psi they noticed the annular was leaking and had to
abandon the test,
(h)
at Corella P18 a drill pipe became stuck in the hole and they were unable to clear the
blockage,
(i)
at Riflebird E03 the hole collapsed from 16m, there were breakdowns, pipes got stuck
and a 6m HQ barrel was left in the hole,
(j)
at Riflebird E5 Metgasco said: “This site is a terrible bloody mess. The pits are still a
mess” before the well collapsed at 96m,
(k)
at Riflebird E14 Metgasco’s mud log states that “gas detector not functioning but
hydrocarbons can be smelled in the shaker area”,
(l)
at Wayan 01 the top bonnet seals leaked oil in the annular,
(m)
at Cedar Point 1 and NCASI-1R methane was found in the mud and there were well
integrity issues,
(n)
the Kingfisher Well has not been cleaned up properly following 19 drill pipes being
ejected into the air due to rising well pressure and loss of casing interity,
(o)
NSW Trade and Investment have said that Metgasco fracked this well despite knowing it
lacked integrity,
(p)
at SCASI-1 gas bubbling was observed in the hole and they had water losses, and
(q)
at SCASI 09 the driller had a seizure.
That this House calls on the Government to immediately cancel all Petroleum Exploration and
Production activity in New South Wales pending a thorough investigation of these routine and
alarming failures during drilling.
(Notice given 15 May 2014—expires Notice Paper No. 218)
1839. Mr MacDonald to move—
1.
That this House commends the work of the Honourable Andrew Stoner MP, Minister for
Regional Infrastructure and Services, the Honourable Duncan Gay MLC, Minister for Roads
and Freight, and the Member for Swansea, Mr Garry Edwards MP in announcing $2.5 million
for the long-term navigational dredging of Swansea Channel.
2.
That this House acknowledges that:
(a)
this Government is investing in regional infrastructure to pave the way for future growth,
(b)
the Swansea Channel has regional significance as the entry to Lake Macquarie, which is
currently used by 18,000 boats and by 2020 some 25,000 boats are expected to use the
lake, boosting the local economy by up to $3.7 million a year by 2020, and
(c)
this growth would not be possible without the foresight and commitment to regional
infrastructure implemented by this Government.
(Notice given 15 May 2014—expires Notice Paper No. 218)
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1840. Mr Shoebridge to move—
1.
2.
That this House notes that:
(a)
the Nippon Paper’s South East Fibre Exports (SEFE) woodchip mill on the New South
Wales South Coast at Eden is a chronic loss-making and environmentally damaging
venture,
(b)
the SEFE has recently stated it will no longer receive woodchips from Victorian State
Forests, and
(c)
the NSW Forestry Corporation’s native forestry operations are financially unviable and
based on unsustainable and environmentally destructive logging operations across New
South Wales.
That this House:
(a)
calls on SEFE and the NSW Forestry Corporation to negotiate an immediate end to wood
supply agreements for the provision of woodchips to SEFE, and
(b)
calls for the prompt closure of SEFE together with co-operation from state, federal and
local governments to assist SEFE workers and forestry workers to transition to
sustainable and economically viable employment in the region.
(Notice given 15 May 2014—expires Notice Paper No. 218)
1842. Mr Buckingham to move—
1.
That this House notes that:
(a)
Metgasco has also been referred by the New South Wales Government to the
Independent Commission Against Corruption following the suspension of the approval to
construct the Rosella E01 gas exploration well at Bentley, 16km west of Lismore,
(b)
this follows the former Labor Resources Minister Ian MacDonald being found to be
corrupt, the former Liberal Resources Minister Chris Hartcher being investigated for
serious corruption,
(c)
the coal exploration licenses at Mt Penny, Doyles Creek and Glendon Brook were
cancelled following serious corruption,
(d)
there are numerous other instances of mining and petroleum companies being involved in
corruption scandals, and
(e)
there is a revolving door between government and the mining industry which has seen for
example Stephen Galilee, the former chief of staff of the now Premier become the Chief
Executive Officer of the NSW Minerals Council.
2.
That this House calls on the NSW Minerals Council and the Australian Petroleum Production
and Exploration Association to immediately take steps to address the serious and endemic
perception of corruption relating to their industry.
3.
That this House calls on the Government to immediately legislate the recommendation from the
Independent Commission Against Corruption that there is an 18 month cooling off period for all
ministerial staff and senior bureaucrats before they can engage in lobbying activities.
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1843. Mr Buckingham to move—
1.
2.
3.
That this House notes that:
(a)
the New South Wales Government has suspended the approval to construct the Rosella
E01 gas exploration well at Bentley, 16km west of Lismore,
(b)
this suspension has occurred due to the gas company Metgasco’s failure to undertaken
genuine and effective consultation with the community as required by its license,
(c)
Metgasco has also been referred by the New South Wales Government to the
Independent Commission Against Corruption,
(d)
a peaceful community blockade in opposition Metgasco's plans to explore for tight gas
has been in place since early February 2014,
(e)
this has been and continues to be a historic display of community opposition, with up to
4000 community protectors turning up every day, and
(f)
the local community and the Northern Rivers community in general is overwhelmingly
opposed to unconventional gas exploration on their farmland.
That this House congratulates:
(a)
the Northern Rivers community for proactively standing up to protect their land, water
and climate, and
(b)
the Minister for Energy and Resources for taking this initial step in response to
overwhelming community opposition.
That this House calls on the Government to:
(a)
immediately cancel all Petroleum Exploration Licenses in the Northern Rivers including
PEL 16 which covers the Bentley Blockade site, and
(b)
suspend all other Petroleum Exploration Licenses in New South Wales until a thorough
investigation has been undertaken into compliance with license conditions.
(Notice given 15 May 2014—expires Notice Paper No. 218)
1844. Mr MacDonald to move—
1.
That this House congratulates the Honourable Gladys Berejiklian MP, Minister for Transport
and Minister for the Hunter, along with Ms Robyn Parker MP, Member for Maitland, in
announcing the $5 million to upgrade rail infrastructure on the Hunter line.
2.
That this House acknowledges that this Government is committed to funding transport and
infrastructure projects across the Hunter, and understands the needs of residents for access to
timely and efficient rail transport.
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1846. Ms Westwood to move—
1.
2.
3.
That this House notes that:
(a)
the 2014 Federal Budget ripped a further $6 million from community legal centres on top
of the $43.1 million cut from legal assistance services last December,
(b)
community legal centres play a vital role in providing legal advice and services to people
who cannot access often costly private firms,
(c)
these cuts will increase the cost to Governments as unresolved legal problems can
escalate, leading to added strain on the justice system and on government services, and
further legal, financial, social, and health problems for the individual, and
(d)
these cuts affect the most vulnerable people of society such as victims of domestic
violence, youth, sexual assault victims, the unemployed and tenants at risk of
homelessness.
That this House condemns:
(a)
the Federal Government’s ideological attack and dismantling of the welfare state,
(b)
the Federal Government’s blatant disregard for ensuring that all people have access to an
equitable justice system.
That this House calls on the New South Wales Government to demand the funding be reinstated
and secured over the forward estimates.
(Notice given 27 May 2014—expires Notice Paper No. 219)
1847. Dr Faruqi to move—
1.
2.
That a Select Committee be established to inquire into and report on the proposed WestConnex
motorway project, and in particular:
(a)
the evidence underpinning the need for WestConnex, including consideration of
alternative options, traffic forecasts and its relationship and integration with other
existing road systems and public transport systems,
(b)
the cost-benefit analysis and business case for WestConnex,
(c)
any social, health, economic and environmental impacts of the construction and
subsequent operation of the motorway on the community,
(d)
the proposed financing strategy for the project, including the viability of completing all
three stages as well as the proposal to re-toll the M4,
(e)
the fairness and appropriateness of the property acquisition program, including
compensation rates and the necessity of property acquisitions,
(f)
the relationship between WestConnex and urban planning, such as Urban Activation
Precincts, and
(g)
any other related matter.
That, notwithstanding anything to the contrary in the standing orders, the committee consist of
six members comprising:
(a)
two Government members,
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(b)
two Opposition members, and
(c)
Dr Faruqi and one other member of the cross-bench.
3.
That, notwithstanding anything to the contrary in the standing orders, at any meeting of the
committee, any three members of the committee will constitute a quorum.
4.
That a committee member who is unable to attend a deliberative meeting in person may
participate by electronic communication and may move any motion and be counted for the
purpose of any quorum or division, provided that:
5.
(a)
the Chair is present in the meeting room,
(b)
all members are able to speak and hear each other at all times, and
(c)
members may not participate by electronic communication in a meeting to consider a
draft report.
That the committee report within six months of the date of passing of this resolution.
(Notice given 27 May 2014—expires Notice Paper No. 219)
1848. Mr Secord to move—
That this House calls on the New South Wales Government to stand up to the Abbott Government and
oppose the Abbott Government’s budget cuts particularly to health, education, pensioners and local
government.
(Notice given 27 May 2014—expires Notice Paper No. 219)
1851. Ms Cotsis to move—
That this House:
(a)
opposes the Abbott Government’s decision to cut $287.7 million in Financial Assistance Grants
to NSW’s 152 local councils, saying that it will affect their ability to provide and protect
essential services, including libraries, child care, garbage collection, parks and recreational
services, youth services and roads,
(b)
expresses its alarm that local government will have to cut jobs and services in response to the
Federal Government reduction in grants,
(c)
notes that the cuts to Financial Assistance Grants will be particularly harmful for councils in
rural and regional New South Wales,
(d)
notes that the State Government has failed to effectively stand up to the Abbott Government’s
budget cuts, and
(e)
calls on the New South Wales Government to stand up to the Abbott Government and oppose
the Abbott Government’s budget cuts.
(Notice given 27 May 2014—expires Notice Paper No. 219)
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1852. Dr Faruqi to move—
1.
2.
That this House notes that:
(a)
biodiversity is fundamental to all life on earth and must also be conserved for its intrinsic
value,
(b)
the United Nations International Biodiversity Day, which was on 22 May, seeks to
increase awareness and understanding of biodiversity issues and to promote the value of
nature and is a way to commemorate the signing of the Convention on Biological
Diversity in 1992,
(c)
International Biodiversity Day is a way to draw attention to current threats of extinction
to biodiversity such as global warming, land clearing, habitat fragmentation and water
scarcity, and the need for effective and urgent action,
(d)
Australia and New South Wales are home to unique and iconic biodiversity, both within
and outside of protected areas,
(e)
biodiversity in New South Wales is under great stress and more than 70 species found in
New South Wales before European settlement are now extinct,
(f)
the New South Wales Government’s draft policy on biodiversity offsets for major
projects and the draft framework for biodiversity assessment are deeply flawed, as it
abandons the principles of Ecologically Sustainable Development and will further
degrade biodiversity in New South Wales, and
(g)
there is much doubt about the capacity of a biodiversity offset system to lead to good
conservation outcomes.
That this House calls on the New South Wales Government to stop weakening environmental
protection and actively commit to conserving biodiversity and to take strong action to reverse
the trend of biodiversity loss before it is too late.
(Notice given 27 May 2014—expires Notice Paper No. 219)
1853. Ms Westwood to move—
1.
That this House notes that:
(a)
the Asbestos Safety and Eradication Agency plays a vital role in protecting the health of
all Australians, and
(b)
the Federal Government’s plan to close the Asbestos Safety and Eradication Agency
places the community at great risk:
(i)
Australia has the highest per capita rate of asbestos diseases in the world,
(ii)
33,000 Australians have already succumbed to asbestos related diseases, and
(iii) in coming years a further 40, 000 Australians are expected to die in a third wave
of asbestos related diseases.
2.
That this House notes that the Asbestos Safety and Eradication Agency, set up by the former
Labor Government, is a cost effective way to co-ordinate a truly effective national response to a
significant health emergency.
3.
That this House calls upon the Federal Government to apologise for calling the work of the
Asbestos Safety and Eradication Agency ‘window dressing’ and publicly confirm it will
continue to receive appropriate funding.
(Notice given 27 May 2014—expires Notice Paper No. 219)
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1856. Dr Kaye to move—
1.
That this House notes that while the proposed Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP) Agreement is
being negotiated with minimal public consultation and no public access to the detail of the text,
the outcome could have substantial and adverse impacts on the capacity of the New South
Wales Government to deliver services and regulate industry and that these impacts are likely to
extend to:
(a)
regulatory activities, including regulation of medicine prices,
(b)
the ability of foreign investors to sue federal, state and local governments for damages in
an international tribunal if they allege that a law or policy “harms” their investment,
(c)
state-owned corporations,
(d)
other state business activities,
(e)
the provision and regulation of services,
(f)
the development of infrastructure, and
(g)
the ownership of infrastructure.
2.
That this House notes that former Premier Barry O’Farrell and former Treasurer and now
Premier Mike Baird have admitted that “the Commonwealth Government has provided
information on a regular basis to the New South Wales Government regarding the progress of
the Trans Pacific Partnership Agreement negotiations”, however, the New South Wales
Government has refused to release any of this information or any analysis of the possible
impacts of the TPP on the state of New South Wales, stating that “All information has been
provided on a confidential basis.”
3.
That this House expresses concern that the Trans Pacific Partnership Agreement could impose
restrictions on the New South Wales Government that could potentially:
4.
(a)
impose costs on households,
(b)
reduce environmental protections,
(c)
undermine public enterprises,
(d)
reduce support for disadvantaged communities, and
(e)
limit the capacity of the government to implement purchasing policies that foster the
development of industries in New South Wales or pursue specific social objectives.
That this House calls on the Baird government to immediately release its analysis of any likely
impacts or restrictions on New South Wales Government and public sector agency activities and
any possible consequences for the state's economy, environment or households.
(Notice given 27 May 2014—expires Notice Paper No. 219)
1859. Dr Faruqi to move—
1.
That a select committee be established to inquire into and report on the potential impact of the
decision to truncate the Newcastle Rail line, and in particular:
(a)
the evidence and data underpinning the decision,
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2.
(b)
any social, economic, financial and environmental impacts of the decision, including
issues related to mine subsidence,
(c)
the impact of the decision on public transport patronage in the Hunter/Newcastle region,
including Maitland, Dungog and Scone,
(d)
the legal and regulatory implications of the decision, especially for the local council and
for the state government,
(e)
the timeline, consultation and adequacy of the decision-making process,
(f)
the funding arrangements, including any financial impacts for the state government,
(g)
any modelling, analysis and studies on public transport usage associated with the
decision,
(h)
any relationship between the decision making process and prohibited donors, and
(i)
any other related matter.
That, notwithstanding anything to the contrary in the standing orders, the committee consist of
six members comprising:
(a)
two Government members,
(b) two Opposition members, and
(c)
two crossbench members, one of which will be Dr Faruqi.
3.
That, notwithstanding anything to the contrary in the standing orders, at any meeting of the
committee, any three members of the committee will constitute a quorum.
4.
That a committee member who is unable to attend a deliberative meeting in person may
participate by electronic communication and may move any motion and be counted for the
purpose of any quorum or division, provided that:
5.
(a)
the Chair is present in the meeting room,
(b)
all members are able to speak and hear each other at all times, and
(c)
members may not participate by electronic communication in a meeting to consider a
draft report.
That the committee report within six months of the date of passing of this resolution.
(Notice given 28 May 2014—expires Notice Paper No. 220)
1861. Mr Shoebridge to move—
That this House:
(a)
welcomes the announcement by the Construction, Forestry, Mining and Energy Union to place a
Green Ban on Thompson Square, in response to the Government’s reckless approval of the
Windsor Bridge Replacement Program,
(b)
notes that Thompson Square, Australia’s oldest town square and a precious part of Australia’s
history, will be irreparably damaged if this Bridge is built, and
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(c)
calls on the Government to abandon the Windsor Bridge Replacement Project and to accept the
independent advice received by the Department of Planning, community concerns and the
industry’s union all indicating opposition to the project.
(Notice given 28 May 2014—expires Notice Paper No. 220)
1863. Dr Faruqi to move—
1.
2.
That this House notes that:
(a)
Saturday 17 May 2014 marked the International Day Against Homophobia and
Transphobia (IDAHOT),
(b)
IDAHOT has been celebrated on 17 May each year since 2005,
(c)
hundreds of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) activists and community
groups around New South Wales recognised the day with events and functions, and
(d)
LGBT people continue to face appalling oppression and discrimination across the world
every single day.
That this House calls on the New South Wales Government to recommit to addressing and
tackling systemic oppression of, and discrimination against, LGBT and intersex people in New
South Wales.
(Notice given 28 May 2014—expires Notice Paper No. 220)
1864. Mrs Mitchell to move—
1.
2.
That this House notes that:
(a)
the Community Relations Commission’s Report 2013, ‘Advancing Multiculturalism in
NSW’ was officially launched on 20 May 2014 by the Minister for Citizenship and
Communities, Victor Dominello, and
(b)
the 2013 report showcases the efforts of individuals and organisations in making New
South Wales a multicultural success story.
That this House:
(a)
acknowledges the NSW Police Force, through its Multicultural Policies and Services
Program, on the introduction of initiatives such as a Weibo account for Chinese
international students and an online neighbourhood watch program as constructive
approaches towards sustainable engagement, and
(b)
congratulates the NSW Police Force for implementing new strategies to further build
strong relationships with the multicultural community.
(Notice given 28 May 2014—expires Notice Paper No. 220)
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1866. Ms Barham to move—
That, under Standing Order 52, there be laid upon the table of the House within 14 days of the date of
the passing of this resolution the following documents, created since 3 April 2011, in the possession,
custody or control of the Minister for Fair Trading or NSW Fair Trading relating to the Review of the
Residential Parks Act 1998, the Draft Residential (Land Lease) Communities Bill 2013, or the
Residential (Land Lease) Communities Bill 2013:
(a)
any submission, report or analyses of stakeholder submissions,
(b)
any correspondence with the Caravan and Camping Industry Association NSW, the Affiliated
Residential Park Residents Association Incorporated NSW, the Park and Village Service or the
Tenants’ Union of NSW, and any ministerial advice or briefing notes relating to the
correspondence,
(c)
all documents, including but not limited to requests for proposals, application forms, funding
agreements, project reports and financial statements, but excluding media clips, relating to the
“Residential Parks Act - Review” project that was funded under the Rental Bond Board Grants
Program, and
(d)
any legal or other advice regarding the scope or validity of this order of the House created as a
result of this order of the House.
(Notice given 28 May 2014—expires Notice Paper No. 220)
1868. Mr Shoebridge to move—
1.
2.
3.
That this House notes:
(a)
Windsor Court is the oldest functioning courthouse in New South Wales and holds
significant historic and cultural value, and
(b)
Windsor Court serves as an essential access point for justice within the local community.
That this House notes with concern:
(a)
that Windsor Court is to be closed down “indefinitely” in July 2015 due to government
budget cuts,
(b)
community members seeking legal redress will need to travel to Penrith or Blacktown for
local court assistance, adding up to three hours additional travel time, and
(c)
the closure of Windsor Court will have an unacceptable impact on victims of domestic
violence and create a significant deterrent for those seeking the law’s protection or
making court appearances.
That this House calls on the Government to:
(a)
recognise the importance of Windsor Court in providing justice and protection for
victims of domestic violence in Windsor and surrounds, and
(b)
reinstate funding to Windsor Court to keep it open so that victims of domestic violence
and abuse have systematic support and protection, and all citizens in the area have access
to justice.
(Notice given 28 May 2014—expires Notice Paper No. 220)
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1869. Mrs Mitchell to move—
1.
2.
That this House notes that:
(a)
on 27 May 2014, the ‘Grants for Graduation’ program was launched by the New South
Wales Minister for Family and Community Services, Gabrielle Upton,
(b)
the ‘Grants for Graduation’ program is designed to give disadvantaged students from
social housing a better chance at completing their tertiary studies,
(c)
the program, to be administered by The Smith Family, will see 50 students from across
New South Wales selected to receive grants to assist in achieving their tertiary
qualifications, and
(d)
applications are now open and are set to close on Thursday, 26 June 2014.
That this House:
(a)
congratulates the committed work of The Smith Family in helping disadvantaged youths
across Australia, and
(b)
recognises the importance of giving young social housing tenants the opportunity and
support to assist them in achieving a better future.
(Notice given 28 May 2014—expires Notice Paper No. 220)
1872. Ms Barham to move—
1.
That this House calls on the Planning Minister to defer the West Byron Urban Release proposal
to allow for more detailed studies to assess the impact of the development and ensure that the
relevant considerations are revealed prior to the rezoning, noting that the current application
does not contain sufficient independent scientific studies and analysis to allow a determination
and that the Byron Shire Council is in the process of developing essential strategic studies that
consider the future impacts of development on that site.
2.
That this House calls on the Minister for the Environment to ensure that the planning process
considers the significant impact of the development on koalas to ensure the protection of the
Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 listed species and the
responsibility of the state to protect core koala habitat.
3.
That this House notes that the current State Significant Development application for the West
Byron Urban Release proposal contains omissions, inaccuracies and inconsistencies, and in
particular that:
(a)
the application failed to include the Biolink 2010 report on koalas that recorded koala
activity at 12 to 14 sites and identified Core Koala Habitat, which stated that, “Thus we
conclude that core koala habitat is present within the study area and hence a Koala Plan
of Management that effectively addresses the requirement to manage such areas for the
conservation of koala population will be required”,
(b)
the Biolink report was not included in exhibited documents at exhibition and has never
been made public or provided to councillors, and
(c)
the inadequacy of the proposal with regard to koalas was identified in the Office of
Environment and Heritage submission dated 16 October 2012, which stated that:
(i)
“This habitat meets the definition of Core Koala Habitat within the meaning of
State Environmental Planning Policy No. 44 – Koala Habitat Protection”,
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(ii)
(iii)
(iv)
4.
5.
“The report prepared by Landpartners (June 2011) states that the koala population
recorded on the site is most probably migratory rather than resident. This
statement appears misleading and may lack scientific credibility given the
historical and current use of the site by a number of koala individuals”,
“The planning report also states that the area and number of koalas is too small for
a viable population, even though this area is part of a wider population cell and an
area of habitat”,
“The rezoning proposal for West Byron has not included any of this analysis and
therefore it is not possible to provide an assessment of the impact of any
development of the West Byron Urban Release Area in respect of koalas and the
requirements of SEPP 44.”
That this House notes that:
(a)
the Byron Coast Comprehensive Koala Plan of Management (KPoM) has been
completed, and the draft was exhibited on 11 February 2014 until 21 March 2014 and is
in the process of being finalised by Byron Shire Council,
(b)
this KPoM shows that the proposed development would significantly affect core Koala
habitat and buffers identified in the KPoM, and
(c)
any rezoning of the land and development controls must take into account any
requirements of the KPoM.
That this House notes that:
(a)
the Belongil Catchment in which this land lies, was determined in 1996 by the state
government as an acid sulfate hotspot and that 75 per cent is acid sulfate affected,
(b)
the Preliminary Acid Sulfate Soil (ASS) Assessment, which was prepared on 14
December 2010 and identified 50 per cent of the land with Actual Acid Sulfate Soils and
27 per cent with Potential Acid Sulfate Soils, was withheld from the original proposal
exhibited in 2011,
(c)
the Environment Protection Authority (EPA) noted that, “No acid sulphate soil study has
been included in the appendices to justify the conclusions reached in the planning report.
Until a study is prepared or presented, consistent with OEH standards, the potential
impacts cannot be reviewed”,
(d)
on 21 December 2011 the EPA, after receiving the preliminary ASS report, provided
another submission noting that “the extent of the sampling is considered insufficient,
compared with the requirements of the Assessment Guidelines in the Acid Sulfate Soils
Manual 1998” and that “unless further groundwater studies with respect to chemistry are
undertaken to inform the placement of water and other infrastructure, excavations or
earthworks should not intersect the groundwater”,
(e)
there has been no consideration of the effect the proposed drain will have on ASS and
resultant runoff,
(f)
there has been a failure to consider the likely impacts on receiving waters, no full and
proper assessment of existing conditions,
(g)
the Preliminary Acid Sulfate Soil Assessment is an inadequate basis upon which to make
an informed decision concerning the suitability of the land for rezoning,
(h)
an updated acid sulfate report should be prepared to ensure the information specific to
this site is current, and that any proposed rezoning must be considered in accordance
with the Department of Planning and Infrastructure Acid Sulfate Soils Planning
Guidelines, particularly in relation to any proposed drainage works for the site, and
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(i)
6.
7.
8.
a baseline study of the Belongil Creek and estuary should be completed to provide
accurate information against which future impacts can be compared.
That this House notes that:
(a)
the proposed redevelopment site is located on Ewingsdale Road, the main route into
Byron Bay, which already has significant traffic congestion issues,
(b)
a previous traffic study submitted by the proponent is inadequate as it only considered
traffic movements from 856 homes, rather than the allowable 1,100 homes, and only
considered employees of any businesses that would be in the area without including
clients of these businesses,
(c)
assuming the maximum of 1,100 homes for the site, the proposed development could
generate in order of 21,412 vehicle trips per day,
(d)
a comprehensive traffic study by the Roads and Maritime Authority would be needed to
gain a complete understanding of the full impact of traffic generated by this proposed
development,
(e)
the proposed Byron Bay bypass will not alleviate any traffic increases from
redevelopment at this site, and
(f)
a proper, independent assessment of the traffic generation and impacts in relation to the
proposed development potential is essential prior to any consideration of rezoning.
That this House notes that:
(a)
a Local Growth Management Strategy (LGMS) is being prepared by Byron Shire
Council, which the Council has resolved to complete this year,
(b)
the LGSM will follow the principles of the Department of Planning Settlement Planning
Guidelines and ensure zoning meets the requirements of the dwelling targets in the
Department of Planning 2007 Far North Coast Regional Strategy, and
(c)
the West Byron Urban Release Area rezoning should be considered in the context of the
completed LGSM.
That this House calls on the Planning Minister and the Minister for the Environment to ensure
that all issues relating to traffic, flooding, the environment and its ecology are considered openly
and transparently when making decisions relating to the approvals process for the West Byron
site.
(Notice given 28 May 2014—expires Notice Paper No. 220)
1874. Mr Buckingham to move—
1.
That this House notes that:
(a)
the Minister for Natural Resources, Lands and Water has axed the position of NSW
Water Commissioner,
(b)
this decision has been made without proper stakeholder consultation and against the
wishes of environmentalists, farmers and the NSW Irrigators Council,
(c)
the ongoing planning and implementation of the Murray Darling Basin Plan is at a
critical point which requires independent expert guidance,
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2.
(d)
the deposed NSW Water Commissioner, David Harriss, is widely respected as one of
Australia’s leading water experts because of his extensive experience and knowledge of
water management, and
(e)
the Minister for Primary Industries made a commitment to the NSW Irrigators Council
before the last election to make the position a statutory office.
That this House calls on the Government to:
(a)
immediately reinstate the NSW Water Commissioner and make this position an
independent statutory office, and
(b)
ensure all decisions on water allocation are based on independent scientific assessment
and community consultation and reflect community and environmental needs.
(Notice given 28 May 2014—expires Notice Paper No. 220)
1876. Mr Buckingham to move—
1.
2.
That this House notes that:
(a)
Whitehaven Coal has approval to clear a large area of the Leard State Forest for their
Maules Creek coal mine in North West New South Wales, including habitat for dozens
of threatened species,
(b)
the approval was subject to conditions to ameliorate the impact of the loss of bushland,
including the need for a Biodiversity Management Plan to minimise the impact on
wildlife of clearing for the mine,
(c)
previously, this plan included a commitment by Whitehaven Coal that clearing would
only take place in late summer and early autumn in order to avoid key breeding and
hibernation seasons for threatened birds, mammals and reptiles,
(d)
the New South Wales Department of Planning and Environment recently changed this
condition in the Maules Creek Biodiversity Management Plan to allow clearing of large
areas of Leard State Forest over this winter, and
(e)
the hastening of a works program by three months for a project with a 22 year life does
not provide a reasonable basis to further significantly impact upon protected fauna,
including nationally and state listed threatened species.
That this House calls on the Government to immediately insert a condition into Whithaven’s
Biodiversity management Plan which ensures the removal of native vegetation which contains
potential roosting/nesting resources for birds and/or arboreal mammals will be conducted
outside known breeding/hibernation periods, during late summer or early autumn.
(Notice given 28 May 2014—expires Notice Paper No. 220)
1877. Dr Kaye 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 created since 19 May 2011, in the possession,
custody or control of the Premier, the Department of Premier and Cabinet, the Treasurer, NSW
Treasury, the Minister for Finance and Services or the Department of Finance and Services relating to
the Trans Pacific Partnership Agreement:
(a)
any information provided by the federal government relating to the Trans Pacific Partnership
Agreement or negotiations,
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(b)
any documents relating or referring to likely impacts or restrictions on the New South Wales
government and public sector activities resulting from the Trans Pacific Partnership produced,
(c)
any documents relating or referring to possible consequences for the state’s economy,
environment or households of the Trans Pacific Partnership Agreement, and
(d)
any legal or other advice regarding the scope or validity of this order of the House created as a
result of this order of the House.
(Notice given 28 May 2014—expires Notice Paper No. 220)
1878. Dr Kaye to move—
1.
2.
That this House notes that:
(a)
NSW Heath is planning to close by mid-2014 the state’s only public sector food testing
laboratory, which operates as part of the NSW Forensic and Analytical Science Service
(FASS) within NSW Health Pathology,
(b)
the closure of the laboratory will see seventeen highly qualified scientists lose their jobs,
(c)
it is the intention of NSW Health that all food testing services will be put to tender as part
of the New South Wales Coalition government’s ongoing push to privatise public health
services,
(d)
the closure of the public sector laboratory will put community health and safety at risk as
the private sector lacks the expertise, high standards and integrity necessary to undertake
critical and commercially sensitive health and safety assessments and investigations, and
(e)
private testing services will be under pressure to cut-costs and provide favourable results,
jeopardising public health outcomes.
That this House calls on the Health Minister Jillian Skinner to:
(a)
recognise the value of public sector food testing services in preventing contamination
outbreaks and protecting the public from harmful products, and
(b)
immediately commit to reinstating funding to the food testing arm of the NSW Forensic
and Analytical Science Service (FASS) and to guarantee secure ongoing support for the
laboratory and its staff.
(Notice given 28 May 2014—expires Notice Paper No. 220)
1881. Dr Faruqi to move—
1.
That this House notes that:
(a)
the Government has made a decision to truncate the Newcastle Railway Line at
Wickham without community consultation,
(b)
around two hundred residents of Newcastle and the Hunter Region protested outside
Parliament House, and
(c)
there is widespread community concern about the truncation of the Newcastle rail line,
including the lack of evidence, lack of community consultation and the potential for
property developers to take control of the rail corridor.
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2.
That this House calls upon the Government to reverse its decision to truncate the Newcastle
railway line and undertake genuine community consultation.
(Notice given 29 May 2014—expires Notice Paper No. 221)
1883. Mrs Mitchell to move—
1.
2.
That this House notes that:
(a)
the 62nd Gunnedah Eisteddfod is being held between 16 May and 9 June 2014,
(b)
the volunteer run Eisteddfod showcases local talent in song, dance, verse and music, and
(c)
the music adjudicator for 2014 is Deidre Rickards who was awarded the Order of
Australia (OAM) in 2013 for her contribution to music education.
That this House congratulates the Gunnedah Eisteddfod Society on their commitment to helping
children learn to communicate and express themselves through various forms of artistic
mediums.
(Notice given 29 May 2014—expires Notice Paper No. 221)
1886. Mrs Mitchell to move—
1.
That this House notes that:
(a)
Medical Research Week is recognised between 1 to 7 June 2014, and
(b)
Medical Research Week comprises expositions, meetings, lectures and debates to
highlight current medical research issues.
2.
That this House further notes that the New South Wales Government allocated nearly $100
million towards medical research in the 2013/2014 budget.
3.
That this House congratulates the Australian Society of Medical Research for their organisation
of this important week.
(Notice given 29 May 2014—expires Notice Paper No. 221)
1892. Dr Kaye to move—
1.
That this House notes:
(a)
National TAFE Day will be held on 18 June this year,
(b)
National TAFE Day is a chance for students, teachers, staff and public education
supporters to celebrate the valuable role that TAFE plays in building the State's economy
and to a fair and cohesive society,
(c)
the $800 million cuts to the TAFE budget over four years announced by the New South
Wales Government in 2012 has had disastrous impacts on staff and on students and the
State’s economic future, social well-being and cohesion,
(d)
the cuts to TAFE have had a particularly adverse impact on people in regional and rural
parts of the State, disadvantaged communities and people with varying abilities,
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2.
(e)
TAFE has been further undermined by changes to the vocational education and training
funding system proposed by the New South Wales Government's Smart and Skilled
policy to begin I January 2015, and
(f)
the Senate inquiry into TAFE unearthed concerns about the quality of education and
training provided through the private vocational education and training market.
That this House calls on both the Federal and New South Wales Governments to:
(a)
protect, support and expand the capacity of the public TAFE system to allow it to
continue its historic role in providing high quality technical and further education to
Australians of all ages and backgrounds,
(b)
properly recognise the important role TAFE plays in providing vocational and technical
education in areas of high and low demand, in rural and remote areas and in support of
improved access and participation for disadvantaged learners, and
(c)
work collaboratively to develop a national workforce strategy for the TAFE sector that
addresses the level and quality of teaching qualifications in the sector, the unacceptably
high rates of casual employment, and which specifically includes the allocation of
adequate resources to enable TAFE teachers and institutions to develop and maintain
close liaison with industry and local communities to assist them to meet their vocational
and technical education needs.
3.
That this House calls on the New South Wales Government to reverse the harsh budget cuts to
TAFE and to abandon changes proposed to vocational education and training under Smart and
Skilled that will undermine TAFE as a public provider.
4.
That this House calls on the Federal Government to:
(a)
end the current competitive tendering model of government vocational education and
training,
(b)
guarantee funding for the public TAFE system based on the actual costs of providing
education, and support a strong and increased base for capital works, maintenance,
infrastructure, and equipment,
(c)
ensure that the national entitlement to a guaranteed training place is only offered at
TAFE; is not restricted to selected qualifications or industry areas; and can be accessed
by students more than once,
(d)
ensure that the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA) has the resources it needs to
effectively audit and regulate the performance of training providers, and to enforce
rigorous standards for delivery of vocational education, and
(e)
develop improved standards for registration of training organisations, and ensure that
every VET provider seeking registration provides vocational education as its primary
purpose.
(Notice given 17 June 2014—expires Notice Paper No. 222)
1896. Mr Wong to move—
That this House:
(a)
acknowledges that on 31 May 2014, the St George Association for people with Physical
Disabilities Incorporated celebrated the 60th Anniversary of the organisation’s formation, of
which I was honoured to be a part,
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(b)
recognises the outstanding contribution of so many of its members past and present, the vision,
the planning and tireless years of dedication that have allowed the foundations of this wonderful
Association to remain strong and permit the growth and warmth of long held friendships that
continue to flourish,
(c)
commends the wonderful achievements of this self-help, self-funded organisation created by and
continually managed by people with disabilities,
(d)
acknowledges the unwavering support of some very generous supporters, individuals and
organisations that have allowed the St George Association to operate without having to draw on
the Government purse to achieve their goals, and
(e)
congratulates the Association for deciding long ago that the needs of its members were more
important than fitting into the restrictive criteria of so many of the Government's funding
programs, and for retaining that focus and commitment for in excess of half a century.
(Notice given 17 June 2014—expires Notice Paper No. 222)
1898. Mr MacDonald to move—
1.
2.
That this House commends the work of the Minister for Planning, the Honourable Pru Goward,
and the Minister for Transport, the Honourable Gladys Berejiklian, in announcing the Newcastle
Light rail development.
That this House notes that:
(a)
the New South Wales Government consulted extensively with stakeholders and residents
to identify the project as having major benefits for the city of Newcastle and the wider
region, and
(b)
in announcing the Light Rail option, Minister Goward said “community consultation
revealed Newcastle residents and businesses want access to the waterfront, more public
domain and the option to extend the light rail in the future.”
(Notice given 17 June 2014—expires Notice Paper No. 222)
1899. Mr Wong to move—
1.
That this House:
(a)
acknowledges that every year 31 May is ‘World No Tobacco Day’, which is a campaign
that aims to raise awareness of the consequences of tobacco and smoking-related harm
for smokers and their families,
(b)
calls on everyone to get behind this campaign and encourage those wishing to kick the
habit to use this initiative as the motivation they need to join smokers around the world
and start their quit journey,
(c)
recognises that quitting for good often takes more than one attempt, so it is imperative
that we support those who get disheartened if they slip up at this time,
(d)
acknowledges the outstanding efforts of TVB Australia in Sydney, being the largest
Chinese and Vietnamese television platform in Australia, which facilitated a press
conference this year on 27 May to highlight the potential danger that tobacco use poses
to the average household in our community, and
(e)
congratulates TVB Australia for its stance on this issue, being the largest cause of
preventable death and disease in our community, by showcasing the substantial health
gains and improvement in the health of the whole family by quitting the use of tobacco.
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2.
That this House collectively commits to supporting future quit smoking campaigns, and that
members aim to serve as positive role models for the communities that we represent.
(Notice given 17 June 2014—expires Notice Paper No. 222)
1902. Ms Voltz to move—
That this House:
(a)
expresses its concern about the Australian Government’s unilateral decision to change the
description of the “occupied” Palestinian territories including East Jerusalem to “disputed”
territories,
(b)
notes that almost all nations in the United Nations, including the United States, use the
description “occupied territories”,
(c)
notes that the building of Israeli settlements on the West Bank is in clear breach of the Fourth
Geneva Convention, specifically Article 49, paragraph 6, which states that “The Occupying
Power shall not deport or transfer parts of its own civilian population into the territory it
occupies”, and
(d)
reiterates Australia’s bipartisan support for a two state solution, recognising the national
aspirations of the Palestinian people and a safe and secure Israel.
(Notice given 17 June 2014—expires Notice Paper No. 222)
1904. Mr MacDonald to move—
1.
That this House commends the New South Wales Government on the appointment of the
contractor Hansen Yuncken to build the terminal expansion of the Newcastle Airport.
2.
That this House notes that:
(a)
this $11.1 million project has been made possible through the Hunter Infrastructure and
Investment Fund, and
(b)
Newcastle Airport CEO, Paul Hughes said “Hansen Yuncken has a considerable
presence in the Hunter and we are delighted to be working with an organisation to
support jobs and the local economy in our region”.
(Notice given 17 June 2014—expires Notice Paper No. 222)
1906. Mr Buckingham to move—
1.
That this House notes that:
(a)
the Government intends to spend $150 million on a dam at Needles Gap on the Belubula
River near Canowindra despite not yet having done any feasibility studies or contacting
local landholders,
(b)
this is a transparent and embarrassing return to 1950s style policies for water security,
(c)
this dam will destroy rare limestone cave formations, further degrade the ecological
integrity of the Belubula and Lachlan rivers and waste productive agricultural land,
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2.
(d)
in a $200,000 comprehensive water security study undertaken by CENTROC in 2009
this dam did not even feature, and
(e)
the same study recommended an expansion of Lake Rowlands as the most appropriate
option.
That this House calls on the Government to:
(a)
abandon this ill-conceived and destructive dam project,
(b)
support an expansion of Lake Rowlands as recommended by CENTROC, and
(c)
focus on water efficiency, demand management and recycling rather than building new
dams.
(Notice given 17 June 2014—expires Notice Paper No. 222)
1908. Ms Barham to move—
1.
That this House calls on the Government to halt the proposed eviction process for social housing
residents of Millers Point and Dawes Point until there has been proper consideration and
determination of the impacts of the proposals on all state and national heritage values of Millers
Point and Dawes Point given the historical, social, landmark, archaeological and rarity
significance of these precincts and properties.
2.
That this House notes that:
3.
4.
(a)
Millers Point and Dawes Point Village Precinct is listed on the 2003 State Heritage
Register,
(b)
the Register notes that this precinct “is significant through associations with a community
in New South Wales for social, cultural and spiritual reasons. A proportion of the
existing population is descended from previous generations of Millers Point locals, and
has fostered a strong and loyal sense of community and solidarity”, and
(c)
the Government’s own Statements of Significance for Millers Point say that it:
(i)
“is an intact residential and maritime precinct of outstanding State and national
significance, containing buildings and civic spaces dating from the 1830s” and
(ii)
that “the whole place remains a living cultural landscape greatly valued by both its
local residents and the people of New South Wales”.
That this House notes that:
(a)
Millers Point was listed on the State Heritage Register as a Conservation Area in 1999,
(b)
Millers Point was listed on the State Heritage Register as a Precinct with high social
significance in 2003, and
(c)
the State Heritage Register has listed 109 areas in Millers Point and these include 400
individual dwellings.
That this House notes that:
(a)
the National Trust listed the whole area of Millers Point and Dawes Point on its National
Trust Register in 1978 as an Urban Conservation Area,
(b)
the National Trust has had 127 individual properties in Millers Point listed on its Register
for forty years,
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5.
(c)
the National Trust is seeking an immediate halt to Government Property New South
Wales’s call “to register your interest in purchasing a Millers Point Property which is
being promoted on the Family and Community Services Website”, and
(d)
the National Trust has not been consulted in regard to the proposal to sell 293 properties
in Millers Point.
That this House notes that:
(a)
the Sirius apartment buildings were designed by the architect Tao Gofers in 1978-79 as a
complex of 79 apartments ranging from 1-4 bedrooms and designed to house some 200
people,
(b)
the green bans of the 1970s to prevent destruction of heritage buildings in The Rocks
were specifically lifted at this site to allow construction of this project so that displaced
local residents could be rehoused,
(c)
the Sirius building was designed and built by the Housing Commission of New South
Wales for the Sydney Cove Redevelopment Authority (now known as the Sydney
Harbour Foreshore Authority) under a leasing arrangement between these two bodies,
(d)
this lease runs to 2030 and there is the provision for an extension of this lease,
(e)
this building features in the Architecture Bulletin of the New South Wales Chapter of the
Australian Institute of Architects March-April 2012 as a fine example of the Sydney
School of Australian Brutalism, a form of Modernist Architecture,
(f)
this style of architecture represents a “shift in architectural thinking towards reevaluating social concerns with urban social responsibility” and “combine[s] new ethical
concerns with aesthetic formalism”,
(g)
the industry body, Cement, Concrete and Aggregates Australia describes the building as
a bold and exceptional experiment in low-income public housing which was built to relocate public housing tenants and to serve as a better housing model for the masses,
(h)
the building’s construction was simple using many prefabricated elements and was
combined with roof gardens, courtyards and balconies, and
(i)
Sirius is currently under consideration for listing on the Australian Institute of Architects’
Register of Significant Architecture in New South Wales and once assessment has been
completed the Heritage Committee will then determine if the building should be
nominated to the State Heritage Register as a significant work of 20th century
architecture.
(Notice given 17 June 2014—expires Notice Paper No. 222)
1910. Ms Barham to move—
1.
That this House calls on the Government to urgently intervene in the activities of the Forestry
Corporation to stop the logging of forests affected by and susceptible to Bell Miner Associated
Dieback (BMAD or Bellbird Dieback) in the north east of New South Wales.
2.
That this House notes that:
(a)
the Forestry Corporation is bound by the Forestry Act 2012 and the Forest and National
Park Estate Act 1998 (Integrated Forestry Operations Approval) and is required to
manage forests in accordance with Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management
(ESFM),
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3.
4.
(b)
logging in these forests makes them susceptible to BMAD,
(c)
there is economic loss associated with BMAD affected forests, and
(d)
the cost of rehabilitation of these forests is likely to be less than the loss of production in
forests that continue to decline and die.
That this House notes that:
(a)
BMAD is a serious problem affecting the forests of New South Wales particularly in the
north east,
(b)
when a forest comes under stress, especially from logging, weeds and in particular
lantana are able to invade and opportunistic bird species, such as the bell miner, rapidly
increase in numbers,
(c)
although bell miners are native, large mobs are able to chase away other birds, including
insectivorous species, which enables certain sap sucking insects, the psyllids, to multiply
in plague proportions resulting in the death of vast swathes of forest trees,
(d)
this Bellbird Dieback has affected over a hundred thousand hectares of New South Wales
native forests and millions more hectares are under threat,
(e)
BMAD and lantana invasion are both recognised as key threatening processes in
Schedule 3 of the Threatened Species Conservation Act 1995,
(f)
lantana invasion has been noted as most prevalent north of the Clyde River east of
Canberra though global warming may see lantana become prevalent along the whole
eastern seaboard of New South Wales,
(g)
in 2005 the Forestry Corporation undertook lantana control trials in the Donaldson State
Forest with BMAD using funds of $67,336 from the Environmental Trust,
(h)
the trials for Donaldson State Forest were slated to go from 2005 till 2020 with annual
reports for the first three years and biannual reports thereafter, these Donaldson BMAD
trial reports have not been made publicly available, and
(i)
in 2007 BMAD trials were begun at Mount Lindesay with reports being made available
for the first two years.
That this House calls on the relevant Minister:
(a)
to make any reports and data from the BMAD lantana control trials in the Donaldson
State Forest publicly available, and
(b)
to make publicly available any further reports and/or data from the Mount Lindesay trial.
(Notice given 17 June 2014—expires Notice Paper No. 222)
1911. Dr Faruqi to move—
1.
That this House notes that:
(a)
consumers have a right to know the conditions under which animals are raised and
slaughtered for meat and other animal products,
(b)
farm animals are currently granted limited protection under New South Wales animal
welfare laws and some business and farm practices are especially concerning such as
intensive confinement and surgical procedures without pain relief,
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2.
(c)
individuals and organisations who assist in exposing the mistreatment of animals in
factory farms, including through undercover operations, have played a crucial role in
exposing mistreatment of animals and have assisted in pressuring for improved farming
practices,
(d)
the New South Wales Primary Industries Minister has foreshadowed utilising provisions
in the draft Biosecurity Framework to prevent animal rights investigators from accessing
farms,
(e)
laws designed to inhibit or prevent the dissemination of information regarding the
treatment of animals in meat, egg and dairy production seek to prioritise the interests of
big agri-business over consumers, animals and farmers who employ high welfare
standards, and
(f)
“ag gag” laws have significantly damaged the reputation of the agricultural sector in the
United States where such reforms have been proposed or introduced.
That this House:
(a)
calls on the Government to not misuse biosecurity to justify ‘ag-gag’ laws that shut down
scrutiny of animal cruelty,
(b)
rejects the introduction of any reforms in New South Wales that seek to prevent, silence
or punish people who seek to expose inhumane farming practices, and
(c)
congratulates the ongoing work of individuals and organisations who help expose any
mistreatment of farmed animals and assist in educating the wider public of the realities of
intensive agriculture.
(Notice given 18 June 2014—expires Notice Paper No. 223)
1913. Mrs Maclaren-Jones to move—
1.
2.
3.
That this House notes that:
(a)
Royal Far West will celebrate its 90th Anniversary on 6 December 2014, and
(b)
Royal Far West is a non-government organisation founded by Reverend Stanley
Drummond to provide health services to children living in rural and remote New South
Wales.
That this House acknowledges that throughout 2014, Royal Far West will host a series of
projects and activities to celebrate its 90th Anniversary including:
(a)
the Royal Far West Travelling Exhibition, a historic exhibition telling the story of Royal
Far West over the years, which will tour up to 30 country towns in New South Wales,
and
(b)
a 90 Years/90 Stories mini-documentary that captures the stories of current and former
members of staff, patients and supporters of Royal Far West.
That this House congratulates and commends Royal Far West for:
(a)
its continued dedication to enhancing care of children and supporting families in rural
and remote New South Wales, and
(b)
its innovation, particularly in the fields of telehealth and its pursuit of combined clinical
and educational models of care.
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(Notice given 18 June 2014—expires Notice Paper No. 223)
1914. Mr Blair to move—
1.
That this House congratulates the New South Wales Government for its proposal to build the
Needles Gap Dam on the Belubula River in the Central West of New South Wales.
2.
That this House notes that:
3.
(a)
this is the first dam to be built in regional New South Wales in 30 years, and
(b)
this dam will provide economic prosperity and water security for the people of central
New South Wales.
That this House condemns the New South Wales Greens for their continued opposition to this
project at the expense of the water security and the livelihoods of numerous residents of regional
New South Wales.
(Notice given 18 June 2014—expires Notice Paper No. 223)
1916. Ms Barham to move—
1.
2.
That this House notes that the Social Impact Assessment of the potential social impacts on the
existing Millers Point community, and the broader social housing community, that may result
from the sale of any further social housing in Millers Point recommended that the Government
mitigate the losses of social housing in the Millers Point area by adopting the following six
principles:
(a)
“replace any social housing lost through divestment in Millers Point within the inner
Sydney area and connected to employment, transport and services,
(b)
be transparent about how funds from divestment will be used for increased and improved
social housing to address the social housing wait list,
(c)
consider opportunities for the provision of a future diverse mix of housing types and
forms in Millers Point including private, social, affordable and accessible housing for
older people,
(d)
enable older residents of Millers Point to retain connections to their local community,
particularly residents with generational connections,
(e)
keep residents informed and get them involved in decision-making processes about any
renewal and the tenant relocation processes, and
(f)
minimise disruption to residents by staging any relocations so that they only move once
and are supported to maintain existing connections and supports where possible and to
make new connections.”
That this House notes that the Government response to the Social Impact Assessment:
(a)
did not indicate that social housing lost from Millers Point would be replaced with new
social housing in inner Sydney,
(b)
did not commit to transparency about how the funds would be used beyond a general
statement that “sales revenue will be reinvested to deliver the priorities of the social
housing system”,
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3.
(c)
did not consider options for developing affordable and mixed tenure housing in Millers
Point and suggested that this “is a planning consideration for the City of Sydney”, and
(d)
did not commit to enable older residents to retain existing connections to their local
community and instead suggested they will be encouraged “to build connections in their
new communities”.
That this House calls on the Government to reconsider its response and fully adopt the
principles put forward in the Social Impact Assessment, to ensure the wellbeing of Millers Point
residents, deliver an appropriately diverse mix of private, social, affordable and accessible
housing in Millers Point, and enable older residents to retain their existing community
connections and supports.
(Notice given 18 June 2014—expires Notice Paper No. 223)
1918. Mrs Mitchell to move—
1.
2.
That this House notes that:
(a)
National Party member and former mayor of Armidale, Rosemary Leitch, has been
recognised as a Member of the Order of Australia in the 2014 Queen’s Birthday Honours
for her service to Armidale, local government and a range of art organisations, and
(b)
Fran McKinnon, also a member of the National Party, has been recognised with an Order
of Australia Medal for her services to the community of Broken Hill.
That this House congratulates both Rosemary Leitch and Fran McKinnon on their awards and
thanks them for their commitment and dedication to the community.
(Notice given 18 June 2014—expires Notice Paper No. 223)
1920. Mr MacDonald to move—
1.
That this House commends the Premier, the Hon Mike Baird, the Minister for Roads, the Hon
Duncan Gay, the Minister for the Hunter, the Hon Gladys Berejiklian, and local MPs Craig
Baumann, Garry Edwards, Tim Owen, Andrew Cornwall and Robyn Parker on the
announcement that the final stage of the Newcastle Inner City Bypass will be funded.
2.
That this House notes that:
(a)
the New South Wales Liberal National Government has committed $280 million towards
the fifth and final stage of this critical link,
(b)
the section will link Ranking Park to Jesmond,
(c)
following community consultation and planning, construction is expected to commence
in 2017, and
(d)
after decades of disappointment from the previous Labor Government, the Coalition is
investing in Newcastle and the Hunter.
(Notice given 18 June 2014—expires Notice Paper No. 223)
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1922. Mrs Maclaren-Jones to move—
That this House notes:
1.
That this House congratulates the Marrickville Fire Station on 100 years of fire fighting in
Marrickville.
2.
That this House acknowledges the contributions of Marrickville Fire Station to the local
community by:
3.
(a)
protecting nine nursing homes, two hospitals, fifteen schools, over 19,000 homes and
responding to more than 1000 fires and other emergencies, and
(b)
providing more than 300 community engagement activities on fire safety over the past
twelve months.
That this House acknowledges the vital work of all fire brigades and fire fighters in New South
Wales, who dedicate their lives to the people of New South Wales.
(Notice given 18 June 2014—expires Notice Paper No. 223)
1923. Mr MacDonald to move—
1.
That this House commends the New South Wales Liberal National Government for its extensive
infrastructure commitments for the Hunter in the 2014-2015 Budget.
2.
That this House notes that:
(a)
the New South Wales Treasurer, the Hon Andrew Constance, and Minister for Planning,
the Hon Pru Goward, have announced an additional $100 million will be reserved for the
Hunter Infrastructure Investment Fund (HII Fund), and
(b)
this year’s Budget allocates spending from the HII Fund worth $185.2 million and
includes:
(i)
$34 million ($62.5 million in total) for grants to Local Government in the Hunter
region for road improvements, which includes upgrades to Lemon Tree Passage
Road, Pennant Street Bridge at Glendale, MR 301 Dungog to Raymond Terrace,
Cardiff Main Street and Hunter Wine Region Roads,
(ii)
$38.5 million ($89.8 million in total) for upgrades to Nelson Bay Road between
Anna Bay and Bobs Farm and New England Highway through Maitland,
(iii)
$400,000 ($40 million in total for various health infrastructure projects) for the
Stage One refurbishment of John Hunter Children’s Hospital Neonatal Intensive
Care Unit,
(iv)
$25 million towards the relocation of Newcastle University,
(v)
$31.7 million ($47.2 million in total) for grants to Local Government for various
infrastructure improvements,
(vi)
$5 million ($10 million in total) for the Newcastle light rail scoping study,
(vii)
$500,000 ($2.6 million in total) for administration costs,
(viii) $50 million reserved for the Newcastle urban renewal initiatives.
(Notice given 18 June 2014—expires Notice Paper No. 223)
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1924. Mr Wong to move—
That this House:
(a)
acknowledges that the Australian Chapter of the World Kindness Movement (WKM), known
here as the World Kindness Association (WKA), was established in Sydney in 2011 by
Chairman Mr Michael Lloyd-White with a mission to inspire individuals towards greater
kindness, and to connect nations to create a kinder world,
(b)
recognizes that the establishment of this organisation in Sydney was generated by a concerned
father’s desire to drive a campaign of engagement, which sees the promotion of kindness as a
positive alternative to challenge cultures of bystander behaviour associated with bullying,
(c)
notes that collaboration across the community, as well as working together to raise awareness of
the important role that kindness plays in our schools, is a small step to ensuring the future
success and viability of such a valuable organisation,
(d)
congratulates the Sydney Chapter of the WKM for its successful bid to host the prestigious
biannual event, the World Kindness Movement 8th General Assembly 2014, which will see
Sydney play host to delegates from all over the globe, who elect to come together in the true
spirit of collaboration to create a kinder world, and
(e)
commends the efforts of Mr Michael Lloyd White for organising a NSW Parliament Goodwill
Ambassador Dinner on 25 June 2014 in the President’s Dining Room, which I am proud to be
co-hosting.
(Notice given 19 June 2014—expires Notice Paper No. 224)
1925. Dr Faruqi to move—
That leave be given to bring in a bill for an Act to amend the Crimes Act 1900 to remove offences
relating to abortion.
(Crimes Amendment (Decriminalisation of Abortion) Bill)
(Notice given 19 June 2014)
1926. Mr MacDonald to move—
1.
That this House notes that the Central Coast has been a focus of the New South Wales Budget.
2.
That this House notes that:
(a)
roads on the Central Coast have been allocated $119 million, with $70 million to be spent
on new capital works,
(b)
$24 million is committed to the construction of the upgrade of the Central Coast
Highway intersection with Brisbane Water Drive and Manns Road at West Gosford, and
$12 million to continue construction for the replacement of the railway level crossing on
Woy Woy Road at Horsfield Bay, and
(c)
other funding from this year’s record road and freight budget for the Central Coast
include:
(i)
$10 million to complete construction of a new intersection on Sparks Road to
support the Warnervale Town Centre,
(ii)
$10 million to continue construction of the upgrade of the intersection of Terrigal
Drive and Charles Kay Drive,
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(iii)
(iv)
(v)
$5 million to complete planning and commence early works for the Pacific
Highway and Wyong Road intersection upgrade at Tuggerah,
$5 million to complete planning and commence early works for the Wyong Road
with Enterprise Drive intersection upgrade,
$1.49 million for the Wisemans Ferry Road upgrade.
(Notice given 19 June 2014—expires Notice Paper No. 224)
1928. Mr Wong to move—
That this House:
(a)
acknowledges the exceptional efforts of a charitable program known as ‘Eyes on China’, a
flagship initiative organised by the Australian Council for the Promotion of Peaceful
Reunification of China (ACPPRC), the sole objective of which is to provide free cataract
treatments to those most in need living in remote and desperate regions of China,
(b)
congratulates ‘Eyes on China’ on the recent launch of its 12th annual charitable event, soon to
get underway in August, which is a critical medical mission that will enable 1,000 cataract
sufferers in Guizhou Province (in Qianxinan Buyi and Miao Autonomous Prefecture, and
Liupanshui City) to have their sight restored,
(c)
recognises the outstanding contribution of ophthalmologists, doctors and nurses from Australia,
China’s mainland and Taiwan who make this event possible by providing free cataract
treatments to patients and also endeavoring to support and establish local ophthalmological
operation theatres for ongoing treatments, and
(d)
commends for their continued support of this initiative all levels of government in Australia and
China, including the Chinese Embassy to Australia, the Consulate-General in Sydney, China’s
State Office for Overseas Chinese Affairs, All China’s Federation of Returned Overseas
Chinese, the New South Wales Government, generous donors from ACPPRC including the
honorary chairmen and members, many entrepreneurs, community and religions organisations
and people from all walks of life.
(Notice given 19 June 2014—expires Notice Paper No. 224)
1929. Mr Shoebridge to move—
1.
2.
That this House recognises:
(a)
the right to protest as a fundamental democratic right, and
(b)
that protesting and political activism is an important way in which members of the public
exercise their freedom of speech and hold the Government to account.
That this House notes with concern:
(a)
the continued limits imposed on otherwise legitimate protests against recreational
hunting,
(b)
that increasingly harsh policing of protests and actions represents a substantial attack on
civil liberties in New South Wales, and
(c)
proposals to create further restrictions on the right to protest including on claimed public
safety, occupational, health and safety and biosecurity grounds.
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3.
That this House congratulates the many activists in New South Wales and around Australia who
continue to stand up for the environment and social justice, even in the face of corporate and
Government intimidation.
(Notice given 19 June 2014—expires Notice Paper No. 224)
1930. Mr MacDonald to move—
1.
That this House notes that the 2014-2015 New South Wales Budget has delivered important
funding for Central Coast health services.
2.
That this House notes that:
(a)
$2.7 million has been allocated to begin construction on the Gosford Hospital
redevelopment and $500,000 to plan the Wyong Hospital Upgrade,
(b)
the redevelopment of Gosford Hospital will prioritise a new emergency department, ICU
expansion, enhanced operating theatre capacity, maternity services and significant
additional inpatient beds for medical, acute and sub-acute services and it will also include
clinical and non-clinical support services and car parking, and
(c)
the New South Wales Government will establish a new 20 chair Satellite Dialysis and
Training Unit on the Long Jetty Health Care Centre site, with $1.3 million allocated in
this Budget for the project.
(Notice given 19 June 2014—expires Notice Paper No. 224)
1931. Ms Barham to move—
That leave be given to bring in a bill for an Act to amend the Residential (Land Lease) Communities
Act 2013 to make further provision with respect to the protection of home owners’ and residents’
financial security and wellbeing.
(Residential (Land Lease) Communities Amendment (Protection of Home Owners and Residents) Bill)
(Notice given 19 June 2014)
1932. Dr Kaye to move—
That leave be given to bring in a bill for an Act to enable persons to give advance directions about the
medical care and treatment they receive towards the end of their lives or when they become terminally
ill and to provide protection for medical practitioners and health care workers who comply with those
directions.
(Medical Care (Advanced Consent for End of Life Treatment) Bill)
(Notice given 19 June 2014)
1933. Mr MacDonald to move—
1.
That this House notes the positive commentary on the Liberal National Government’s 20142015 State Budget in the “Coalface! Hunter's Mining Voice” magazine on 18 June 2014.
2.
That the House notes that the positive comments included:
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3.
(a)
the headline, which reads: "Hunter on receiving end with NSW Budget cash for mining
region",
(b)
“Hunter communities affected by mining will have a larger pool of funds to potentially
dip into following the announcement of the State Budget”,
(c)
“A total of $87 million was allocated in NSW Treasurer Andrew Constance’s first
Budget to the Resources for Regions program for 2014/15, which will be used to fund
infrastructure projects in mining regions across the State”,
(d)
“But this is not the only infrastructure pool in the region to receive a budgetary cash
splash, with an additional $100 million to be reserved for the Hunter Infrastructure
Investment Fund (HIIF), from the proceeds of the recent lease of the Port of Newcastle”,
and
(e)
“This is on top of the $185.2 million allocated in the Budget to HIIF projects, including
the Newcastle urban renewal initiatives and the light rail scoping study.”
That this House further notes that these quotes from the Hunter media reflect the excitement and
anticipation in the Hunter community following the New South Wales Budget and funding
commitments to revitalise the Hunter after 16 years of neglect from the previous Labor
Government.
(Notice given 19 June 2014—expires Notice Paper No. 224)
1934. Mr Shoebridge to move—
1.
2.
That this House calls upon the Australian Government:
(a)
to use all available diplomatic measures to pressure the Chinese government:
(i)
to free human rights lawyer Gao Zhizheng who has been imprisoned in China for
his brave advocacy in defence of human rights,
(ii)
to fairly and impartially apply the rule of law in China,
(iii) to repeal all laws, and end all administrative practices, that discriminate against or
sanction people on the basis of their religious or spiritual beliefs.
(b)
to ensure that Australia presents its genuine and ongoing concerns about China’s human
right record to the Chinese government on the basis of principle, using internationally
accepted human rights standards, and free and separate from consideration of our trade
and investment links with China.
That this House note that a resolution in these same terms was adopted in a public meeting in
NSW Parliament on the 18 June 2014 during the screening of “Transcending Fear: The Story of
Gao Zhisheng” which was attended by a cross section of the community including former
Human Rights Commissioner Sev Odowski, current Human Rights Commissioner Tim Wilson,
David Shoebridge MLC and Member for Balmain Jamie Parker, lawyers, by Skype former
Canadian Secretary of State David Kilgour, academics and others.
(Notice given 19 June 2014—expires Notice Paper No. 224)
1935. Ms Barham to move—
That leave be given to bring in a bill for an Act to provide a framework for action on climate change
mitigation and adaptation in the State; to set targets for the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions; and
to provide for monitoring and reporting of the impacts of climate change on people, communities and
ecosystems in the State.
(Climate Change Bill)
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1936. Mr Buckingham to move—
1.
2.
That this House notes that:
(a)
the Planning Assessment Commission (PAC) review of the Wallarah 2 coal mine
proposal has made scathing criticisms of the NSW Department of Planning’s ability to
conduct economic assessments of mining projects, stating: “There is now a substantial
body of adverse comment about the standard of economic analysis for mining projects in
New South Wales generally and this appears to be increasing rather than abating.”,
(b)
the PAC described the Department’s economic analysis as “simply not credible” and
went on to say that: “No attempt has been made to address the specific points raised by
the critics of the economics assessment, yet these points appear to be soundly argued and
entirely plausible. It is not acceptable practice to gloss over this material with a few
generalisations…”, and
(c)
the PAC also stated they had major problems in interpreting for assessment purposes the
Mining SEPP, which prioritises the significance of the resource over environmental and
community concerns.
That this House calls on the Government to:
(a)
implement a freeze on the assessment of all new and existing mining and petroleum
applications,
(b)
investigate whether there are any cultural issues within the Department of Planning that
have led to their uncritical acceptance of mining company spin when assessing
applications,
(c)
develop an independent, peer reviewed process for modeling the economic impact of
mining projects where the assumptions are transparent and publically available, and
(d)
repeal the current Mining SEPP and ensure that it is clear that the environmental and
social impacts of mining are given proper consideration and weighting in assessments.
(Notice given 19 June 2014—expires Notice Paper No. 224)
1937. Dr Faruqi to move—
1.
That this House notes that:
(a)
the Muslim Women’s Support Centre (MWSC) in Bass Hill is a Bankstown area refuge
run by the United Muslim Women’s Association,
(b)
the main operations of the MWSC are domestic and family violence support, crisis
support and accommodation,
(c)
the United Muslim Women’s Association has been successfully providing support
services to women fleeing domestic and family violence for over 25 years,
(d)
over the past 25 years, the United Muslim Women’s Association has relied on a
combination of State and Federal Government grants to fund the work of the MWSC,
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2.
(e)
the MWSC opens its doors to both Muslim and non-Muslim women fleeing domestic and
family violence and has supported over 72 ethnic groups from across the State,
(f)
cases are referred to the MWSC from around the State as they are one of the only centres
offering culturally sensitive in-house and outreach services for ethnic women with and
without children fleeing domestic and family violence,
(g)
the MWSC currently has funding from the New South Wales Government until 31
October 2014, and
(h)
a delay in announcing successful funding packages for the Bankstown area under the
Going Home Staying Home program is a cause of concern for the MWSC, the clients
who rely on their valuable services, the sector and the community.
That this House calls upon Minister Upton to maintain the current level of funding the Muslim
Women’s Association receives from New South Wales Government sources to successfully run
the MWSC in Bass Hill as an independent high quality culturally appropriate service for women
and children fleeing domestic and family violence.
(Notice given 2 July 2014—expires Notice Paper No. 225)
1938. Dr Kaye to move—
1.
2.
That this House notes that:
(a)
Wollombi Public School, a small school in the Hunter Valley is at risk of closure by the
Department of Education and Communities,
(b)
the school was established in 1853 and is one of the longest continuously operating
schools in New South Wales,
(c)
the local Parents and Citizens Association opposes the school’s closure,
(d)
concerns have been raised about the lack of genuine consultation with the local
community by the Department in relation to the future of the school,
(e)
small schools in rural and remote locations like Wollombi are the epicentres of their
communities and play a vital role in their economic and social development,
(f)
closing a small school because it currently has few enrolments is short-sighted, and
(g)
closing small schools like Wollombi Public School is simply a cost-saving measure that
undermines the future of public education in New South Wales, particularly in rural and
remote locations.
That this House calls on the New South Wales Government to commit to keeping Wollombi
Public School open so it can continue to serve its local community well now and into the future.
(Notice given by Dr Faruqi on behalf of Dr Kaye 2 July 2014—expires Notice Paper No. 225)
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1939. Dr Faruqi to move—
1.
2.
That this House notes that:
(a)
the “Support Don’t Punish” International Day of Action was held on 26 June 2014 in
more than 100 cities around the world,
(b)
the day highlights the harmful impact of current drug laws around the world that
criminalise people who use drugs, in particular the role they play in mass incarceration,
engendering serious crime and negative public health outcomes,
(c)
effective harm reduction complements approaches that seek to prevent or reduce the
overall level of drug consumption in communities,
(d)
in Sydney the day was observed by an event celebrating the establishment of the
‘Tolerance Room” at the Wayside Chapel in 1999 through a brave act of civil
disobedience, and
(e)
the Tolerance Room was Australia’s first supervised injecting facility, and the
subsequent creation of the Kings Cross Medically Supervised Injecting Centre (MSIC)
owes much to this earlier incarnation.
That this House recognises that:
(a)
all available evidence proves that the MSIC continues to contribute to improving health
outcomes for injecting drug users,
(b)
the Kings Cross MSIC has positive outcomes for the local community including reduced
public drug use, reduced discarded injecting equipment and is supported by a substantial
majority of the local residents, and
(c)
consideration should be given to the creation of further MSICs in other areas of acute
need across New South Wales as part of a comprehensive drug strategy which focuses on
harm reduction.
(Notice given 2 July 2014—expires Notice Paper No. 225)
1940. Dr Faruqi to move—
1.
2.
That this House notes that:
(a)
Friday 20 June 2014 was World Refugee Day,
(b)
in 1954, Australia was one of the first countries to accede to the Refugee Convention,
(c)
the number of refugees, asylum-seekers and internally displaced people worldwide has
exceeded 50 million for the first time since World War II,
(d)
worsening conflicts in Syria, Iraq the Central African Republic and South Sudan as well
as ongoing human rights abuses in countries such as Sri Lanka, Iran and Burma have
massively increased the number of refugees, and
(e)
Australia’s program of offshore detention, including indefinite detention and forced
deportations, is inhumane, punitive and inconsistent with Australia’s human rights
obligations.
That this House calls upon the Federal Government to meet its humanitarian obligations and
abandon the policy of offshore detention and other punitive measures that target asylum seekers
and provide safe, legal and humane alternatives to dangerous boats.
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1941. Dr Kaye to move—
1.
That this House notes that:
(a)
Education Minister Adrian Piccoli misled members of Parliament and the community
during Legislative Assembly question time on 19 June 2014 by falsely claiming that the
abolition of the Smart and Skilled competitive market would “put at risk $408.41 million
in Commonwealth funding for New South Wales over the next three years”,
(b)
the Minister’s assertion is factually wrong and deliberately designed to create a false
impression of the financial barriers to saving TAFE from the Smart and Skilled
competitive market,
(c)
the Minister’s statement is in contradiction to the NSW Implementation Plan for the
National Partnership Agreement on Skills Reform signed by New South Wales
Education Minister Adrian Piccoli and then Commonwealth Minister for Tertiary
Education, Skills, Science and Research Craig Emerson in June 2013, in that while the
Plan specifies total payments of $408.41 million for the three remaining years in the plan,
being 2014-15 to 2016-17, only $172.66 million of that amount is dependent on
structural reform outputs of Access and Equity, of which National Entitlements is only
one of two components, and that the remaining payments are for other issues such as
achieving improved training numbers, and administrative matters such as better data
collection, and a unique student identifier,
(d)
the NSW Implementation Plan allows for the Federal and State governments to
renegotiate the terms of the implementation, and
consequently, the actual loss in federal funding would be substantially less than $172.66
million and possibly zero.
(e)
2.
That this House censures Education Minister Adrian Piccoli for his deceptive remarks and his
refusal to engage in an honest debate about the future of TAFE and calls on him to correct the
record.
(Notice given by Dr Faruqi on behalf of Dr Kaye 2 July 2014—expires Notice Paper No. 225)
1943. Mr Wong to move—
That this House:
(a)
congratulates Mr Ho Ta (Harry) Tang of Berala in New South Wales, former President of the
Indo-China Chinese Association and Foundation President of the Love the Elderly and Children
Foundation on becoming a recent recipient of the Order of Australia medal,
(b)
recognises the outstanding contribution Mr Tang has made over the years to the community,
particularly with unemployed youth where he worked exceptionally hard in organising countless
activities and workshops to enhance their learning, and improve their employment skills,
(c)
notes that Mr Tang is also an adviser to several local community organisations that provide very
important services to and throughout the community,
(d)
commends Mr Tang for his dedication and unwavering support of his local community,
including local business and community groups, local charities and various charitable
organisations, as well as his instigation of the establishment of English learning classes for new
migrants in the community, and
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(e)
acknowledges that Mr Tang is a great community advocate, and honours with great pride his
service on the receipts of the prestigious Order of Australia medal.
(Notice given 12 August 2014—expires Notice Paper No. 226)
1945. Ms Ficarra to move—
1.
That this House notes that at the 2014 Commonwealth Games, Australian athletes won 51 Gold
Medals, 43 Silver Medals and 46 Bronze Medals, which was the second highest Commonwealth
Games medal tally.
2.
That this House congratulates and commends the following on their results at the 2014
Commonwealth Games:
(a)
Individual Gold Medallists:
(i)
100m Hurdles – Women – Sally Pearson,
(ii)
1500m Para Sport Wheelchair – Women – Angela Ballard,
(iii)
Discus Throw – Women – Dani Samuels,
(iv)
High Jump – Women – Eleanor Patterson,
(v)
Javelin Throw – Women – Kim Mickle,
(vi)
Long Jump Para Sport – Women – Jodi Elkington,
(vii)
Marathon – Men – Michael Shelley,
(viii)
Pole Vault – Women – Alana Boyd,
(ix)
Boxing 52kg – Men – Andrew Moloney,
(x)
Boxing 60kg – Women – Shelley Watts,
(xi)
Cycling Track 1km Time Trial – Men – Scott Sunderland,
(xii)
Cycling Track 4000m Individual Pursuit – Men – Jack Bobridge,
(xiii)
Cycling Track 500m Time Trial – Women – Anna Meares,
(xiv)
Cycling Track Keirin – Men – Matthew Glaetzer,
(xv)
Cycling Track Scratch Race – Women – Annette Edmondson,
(xvi)
Cycling Track Sprint – Women – Stephanie Morton,
(xvii)
Diving 3m Springboard – Women – Esther Qin,
(xviii)
Shooting 10m Air Pistol – Men – Daniel Repacholi,
(xix)
Shooting 25m Rapid Fire Pistol – Men – David J Chapman,
(xx)
Shooting 50m Rifle Prone – Men – Warren Potent,
(xxi)
Shooting Skeet – Women – Laura Coles,
(xxii)
Shooting Trap – Men – Adam Vella,
(xxiii)
Shooting Trap – Women – Laetisha Scanlan,
(xxiv)
Swimming 100m Backstroke – Women – Emily Seebohm,
(xxv)
Swimming 100m Freestyle – Men – James Magnussen,
(xxvi)
Swimming 100m Freestyle – Women – Cate Campbell,
(xxvii)
Swimming 100m Freestyle Para Sport S8 – Women – Maddison Elliott,
(xxviii) Swimming 100m Freestyle Para Sport S9 – Men – Rowan Crothers,
(xxix)
Swimming 200m Backstroke – Men – Mitch Larkin,
(xxx)
Swimming 200m Backstroke – Women – Belinda Hocking,
(xxxi)
Swimming 200m Freestyle – Men – Thomas Fraser–Holmes,
(xxxii)
Swimming 200m Freestyle – Women – Emma Mckeon,
(xxxiii) Swimming 200m Freestyle Para Sport S14 – Men – Daniel Fox,
(xxxiv) Swimming 200m Individual Medley – Men – Daniel Tranter,
(xxxv)
Swimming 50m Backstroke – Men – Ben Treffers,
(xxxvi) Swimming 50m Breastroke Women – Leiston Picket,
(b)
Team Gold Medallists:
(i)
Cycling Track 4000 m Team Pursuit – Men – Alex Edmondson, Glenn P
O’Shea, Jack Bobridge and Luke Davison,
(ii)
Diving 10m Platform Synchronised – Men – Matthew Mitcham,
(iii)
Hockey – Men – Andrew Charter, Andrew Philpott, Aran Zalewski, Chris
Ciriello, Daniel Beale, Eddie Ockenden, Fergus Kavanagh, Jacob Whetton,
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(iv)
(v)
(vi)
(vii)
(viii)
(ix)
(x)
(xi)
(xii)
(c)
Kiel Brown, Kieran Govers, Mark Knowles, Matt Gohdes, Matthew Swann,
Simon Orchard, Trent Mitton and Tristan White,
Hockey – Women – Anna Flanagan, Ashleigh Nelson, Brooke Peris, Casey
Eastham, Edwina Bone, Emily Smith, Georgia Nanscawen, Georgie Parker,
Jane Claxton, Jayde Taylor, Jodie Kenny, Karri Mcmahon, Kate Jenner, Kellie
White, Madonna Blyth and Rachael Lynch,
Netball – Bianca Chatfield, Caitlin Bassett, Caitlin Thwaites, Julie Corletto,
Kimberlee Green, Kimberley Ravaillion, Laura Geitz, Madi Robinson, Natalie
Medhurst, Renae Hallinan, Sharni Layton and Tegan Caldwell,
Squash Doubles – Men – Cameron Pilley and David Palmer,
Squash Doubles – Mixed – David Palmer and Rachael Grinham,
Swimming 4 x 100m Freestyle Relay – Men – Cameron Mcevoy,
JamesMagnussen, Jayden Hadler, Kenneth To, Matt Abood, Ned Mckendry
and Tommaso D'Orsogna,
Swimming 4 x 100m Freestyle Relay – Women – Alicia Coutts, Brittany
Elmslie, Bronte Campbell, Cate Campbell, Emma Mckeon, Maddie Groves
and Melanie Schlanger,
Swimming 4 x 100m Medley Relay – Women – Alicia Coutts, Belinda
Hocking, Bronte Campbell, Cate Campbell, Emily Seebohm, Emma Mckeon,
Lorna Tonks and Sally Hunter,
Swimming 4 x 200m Freestyle Relay – Men – Cameron Mcevoy, David
Mckeon, Mack Horton, Ned Mckendry and Thomas Fraser-Holmes,
Swimming 4 x 200m Freestyle Relay – Women – Alicia Coutts, Brittany
Elmslie, Bronte Barratt, Emma Mckeon, Maddie Groves and Remy
Fairweather,
Individual Silver Medallists:
(i)
Athletics 1500m Para Sport Wheelchair – Men – Kurt Fearnley,
(ii)
Boxing over 91kg – Men – Joseph Goodall,
(iii)
Cycling Road Individual Time Trial – Men – Rohan Dennis,
(iv)
Cycling Track 3000m Individual Pursuit – Women – Annette Edmondson,
(v)
Cycling 4000m Individual Pursuit – Men – Alex Edmondson,
(vi)
Cycling 500m Time Trial – Women – Stephanie Morton,
(vii)
Cycling Scratch Race – Men – Glenn P O'Shea,
(viii)
Cycling Scratch Race – Women – Amy Cure,
(ix)
Cycling Sprint Women – Anna Meares,
(x)
Diving 1m Springboard – Men – Matthew Mitcham,
(xi)
Diving 1m Springboard – Women – Maddison Keeney,
(xii)
Gymnastics Artistic Beam – Women – Mary–Anne Monckton,
(xiii)
Gymnastics Floor – Women – Lauren Mitchell,
(xiv)
Gymnastics Uneven Bars – Women – Larrissa Miller,
(xv)
Swimming 100m Backstroke – Men – Mitch Larkin,
(xvi)
Swimming 100m Breaststroke – Women – Lorna Tonks,
(xvii)
Swimming 100m Breaststroke Para Sport SB9 – Women – Madeleine Scott,
(xviii)
Swimming 100m Freestyle – Men – Cameron Mcevoy,
(xix)
Swimming 100m Freestyle – Women – Bronte Campbell,
(xx)
Swimming 100m Freestyle Para Sport S9 – Men – Matthew Cowdrey,
(xxi)
Swimming 1500m Freestyle – Men – Mack Horton,
(xxii)
Swimming 200m Backstroke – Men – Josh Beaver,
(xxiii)
Swimming 200m Backstroke – Women – Emily Seebohm,
(xxiv)
Swimming 200m Breaststroke – Women – Sally Hunter,
(xxv)
Swimming 200m Butterfly – Men – Grant Irvine,
(xxvi)
Swimming 200m Freestyle – Men – Cameron Mcevoy,
(xxvii)
Swimming 200m Individual Medley – Women – Alicia Coutts,
(xxviii) Swimming 200m Individual Medley Para Sport SM10 – Women – Katherine
Downie,
(xxix)
Swimming 200m Individual Medley Para Sport SM8 – Men – Jesse
Aungles,
(xxx)
Swimming 400m Freestyle – Men David Mckeon,
(xxxi)
Swimming 400m Individual Medley – Men – Thomas Fraser–Holmes,
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(xxxiii)
(xxxiv)
Swimming 50m Backstroke – Men Mitch Larkin,
Swimming 50m Freestyle – Men Cameron Mcevoy,
Swimming 50m Freestyle – Women Cate Campbell,
(d)
Team Silver Medallists:
(i)
Cycling Track Para Sport 1000m Time Trial B Tandem – Men – Jason Niblett
and Kieran Modra,
(ii)
Cycling Track Para Sport Sprint B Tandem – Men – Jason Niblett and Kieran
Modra,
(iii)
Diving 3m Springboard Synchronised – Men – Grant Nel and Matthew
Mitcham,
(iv)
Gymnastics Artistic Team Competition – Women – Georgia–Rose Brown,
Larrissa Miller, Lauren Mitchell, Mary–Anne Monckton and Olivia Vivian,
(v)
Lawn Bowls Triples – Women – Karen Murphy, Kelsey Cottrell and Lynsey
Clarke,
(vi)
Swimming 4x100m Medley Relay – Men – Cameron Mcevoy, Christian
Sprenger, James Magnussen, Jayden Hadler, Josh Beaver, Kenneth To, Mitch
Larkin and Tommaso D'Orsogna,
(vii)
Table Tennis Doubles – Women – Jian Fang Lay and Miao Miao,
(e)
Individual Bronze Medallists:
(i)
Athletics Javelin Throw – Men – Hamish Peacock,
(ii)
Javelin Throw – Women – Kelsey–Lee Roberts,
(iii)
Marathon – Women – Jess Trengove,
(iv)
Cycling – Mountain Bike Cross Country – Men – Daniel Mcconnell,
(v)
Cross Country – Women – Rebecca Henderson,
(vi)
Cycling Road Individual Time Trial – Women – Katrin Garfoot,
(vii)
Cycling Track – 3000m Individual Pursuit – Women – Amy Cure,
(viii)
Diving 1m Springboard – Men – Grant Nel,
(ix)
Diving 1m Springboard – Women – Esther Qin,
(x)
Judo 73kg – Men – Jake Bensted,
(xi)
Judo Over 100kg – Men – Jake Andrewarthaunder,
(xii)
Judo 48kg – Women – Amy Meyer,
(xiii)
Judo Under 48kg – Women – Chloe Rayner,
(xiv)
Bowls Singles – Men – Aron Sherriff,
(xv)
Shooting 25m Sport Pistol – Women – Lalita Yauhleuskaya,
(xvi)
Shooting – 50m Free Pistol – Men – Daniel Repacholi,
(xvii)
Swimming 100m Backstroke – Men – Josh Beaver,
(xviii)
Swimming 100m Backstroke – Women – Belinda Hocking,
(xix)
Swimming 100m Butterfly – Women – Emma Mckeon,
(xx)
Swimming 100m Freestyle – Men – Tommaso D'Orsogna,
(xxi)
Swimming 100m Freestyle – Women – Emma Mckeon,
(xxii)
Swimming 100m Freestyle Para Sport S8 – Women – Lakeisha Patterson,
(xxiii)
Swimming 100m Freestyle Para Sport S9 – Men – Brenden Hall,
(xxiv)
Swimming 200m Backstroke – Men – Matson Lawson,
(xxv)
Swimming 200m Butterfly – Women – Maddie Groves,
(xxvi)
Swimming 200m Freestyle – Women – Bronte Barratt,
(xxvii)
Swimming 200m Individual Medley Para Sport SM8 – Men – Blake
Cochrane,
(xxviii) Swimming 400m Freestyle – Women – Bronte Barratt,
(xxix)
Swimming 400m Individual Medley – Women – Keryn Mcmaster,
(xxx)
Swimming 50m Breaststroke – Men – Christian Sprenger,
(xxxi)
Swimming 50m Butterfly – Women – Brittany Elmslie,
(xxxii)
Swimming 50m Freestyle – Men – James Magnussen,
(xxxiii) Swimming 50m Freestyle – Women – Bronte Campbell,
(xxxiv) Weightlifting 77kg – Men – Francois Etoundi,
(xxxv)
Weightlifting over 105kg – Men – Damon Kelly, and
(f)
Team Bronze Medallists:
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(ii)
(iii)
(iv)
(v)
(vi)
(vii)
(viii)
(ix)
(x)
(xi)
3.
Cycling Track Para–Sport 1000m Time Trial B Tandem – Women – Brandie
O'Connor and Breanna Hargrave,
Cycling Track Para–Sport Sprint B Tandem – Men – Paul Kennedy and
Thomas Clarke,
Cycling Track Para–Sport Sprint B Tandem – Women – Brandie O'Connor
and Breanna Hargrave,
Cycling Track Team Sprint – Men – Matthew Glaetzer, Nathan Hart and
Shane Perkins,
Diving 3m Springboard Synchronised – Women – Anabelle Smith and
Maddison Keeney,
Lawn Bowls Fours – Men – Brett Wilkie, Matt Flapper, Nathan Rice and
Wayne Ruediger,
Lawn Bowls Para–Sport B2/B3 Mixed Pairs – Bruce Jones, Joy Forster, Peter
Scott and Tony Scott,
Rugby Sevens – Men – Cameron Clark, Con Foley, Ed Jenkins, Greg
Jeloudev, James Stannard, Jesse Parahi, Liam Gill, Pama Fou, Samuel Myers,
Sean Mcmahon, Tom Cusack and Tom Lucas,
Squash Doubles – Mixed – Cameron Pilley and Kasey Brown,
Table Tennis Team – Women – Jian Fang Lay, Melissa Tapper, Miao Miao,
Zhenhua Dederko and Ziyu Zhang,
Triathlon Team Relay – Mixed – Aaron Royle, Emma Jackson, Emma Moffatt
and Ryan Bailie.
That this House congratulates and commends the Commonwealth Games Federation, City of
Glasgow, Scotland, all officials and volunteers on their outstanding efforts with the organisation
and running of the 2014 Commonwealth Games.
(Notice given 12 August 2014—expires Notice Paper No. 226)
1946. Mr Wong to move—
That this House:
(a)
congratulates Mr James Chan, Chairman of Mingyeu Chinese Buddhist Temple and longtime
business owner of Chan’s Canton Village Restaurant, on becoming a recent recipient of the
Order of Australia medal,
(b)
recognises the outstanding contribution Mr Chan makes to the Australian Chinese Buddhist
Society as well as his heavy involvement in the Australian Chinese Community, primarily in the
Western District, and that he is particularly active and supportive of many fundraising events,
particularly those that raise much needed funds for schools, nursing homes, hospitals and the
like,
(c)
commends Mr Chan for his dedication and unwavering support of his local community,
including local business and community groups, local charities and various charitable
organisations, the Australian Chinese Buddhist Society, his family, friends and colleagues and
all those he has helped in various ways over the years, and
(d)
acknowledges that Mr Chan is a standout member of his community, and honours with great
pride his service on the receipt of the prestigious Order of Australia medal.
(Notice given 12 August 2014—expires Notice Paper No. 226)
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1947. Mr Borsak to move—
That leave be given to bring in a bill for an Act to amend the City of Sydney Act 1988 to make further
provision in relation to elections for the Council of the City of Sydney; and for other purposes.
(City of Sydney Amendment (Elections) Bill)
(Notice given 12 August 2014)
1950. Mr Lynn to move—
1.
2.
3.
That this House notes that:
(a)
2014 is the centenary year of Red Cross in Australia, a significant milestone in the social
history of the nation and commemorating 100 years of humanitarian service to the people
of Australia,
(b)
most Australians have shared a personal connection with Red Cross, from its
humanitarian role during two World Wars, to preparing, responding to and recovering
from natural disasters, or helping vulnerable people and communities overcome
disadvantage, and through its world-class national Blood Service,
(c)
for 100 years Australian Red Cross has enjoyed a unique auxiliary status to the public
authorities in the humanitarian field, working in partnership with governments of all
political persuasions, in Australia and internationally, to alleviate suffering in a voluntary
aid capacity whilst adhering to its principles of independence, neutrality and impartiality,
and
(d)
Australian Red Cross is part of the world’s largest humanitarian movement, with tens of
millions of volunteers working in 189 countries, united by the fundamental principle of
preventing and alleviating human suffering, without discrimination, wherever it may be
found in times of war, conflict, disaster or personal crisis.
That this House recognises that:
(a)
today, Australian Red Cross has a network of over one million volunteers, members,
staff, donors, aid workers and supporters, and
(b)
through this network, Australian Red Cross mobilises the power of humanity to work
right across the country in local communities in every state and territory, and further
afield to help transform the lives of vulnerable people in need, whoever they are.
That this House calls on all honourable members to:
(a)
join Australian Red Cross in celebrating the 100th anniversary of its founding on 13
August 1914, nine days after the outbreak of World War One,
(b)
congratulate generations of Australians for their extraordinary contributions through the
everyday work of Red Cross, and
(c)
continue to support the independent, neutral and impartial humanitarian mission of Red
Cross to work with and assist the most vulnerable people in need, both in Australia and
internationally.
(Notice given 12 August 2014—expires Notice Paper No. 226)
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1951. Dr Faruqi to move—
That leave be given to bring in a bill for an Act to amend the Food Act 2003 to ban the commercial
preparation of shark fins and shark fin derivatives for the purposes of consumption.
(Food Amendment (Shark Fin Prohibition) Bill)
(Notice given 12 August 2014)
1954. Mr Buckingham to move—
1.
That this House notes that:
(a)
despite coal seam gas activity being banned within 2km of urban areas, AGL has been
given permission to frack within a few hundred metres of houses at the outskirts of the
town of Gloucester, in the Upper Hunter,
(b)
recent changes were made to the State Environmental Planning Policy for mining that
relieved AGL of the obligation to get planning approval for and to conduct full
assessment of their exploration drilling,
(c)
there is a significant risk of contamination of groundwater and of the Manning River, and
that AGL has no clear plan to dispose of waste products, including highly saline
produced water,
(d)
the local community is overwhelmingly opposed to the industrialisation and pollution of
their land and water by this toxic industry, and
the local community intend to blockade fracking in the Gloucester Valley.
(e)
2.
That this House expresses its opposition to coal seam gas extraction in the Gloucester Valley.
3.
That this House calls on the Government to:
(a)
provide homes in the Gloucester Valley with the same 2km buffer zone that families in
Sydney receive,
(b)
reverse its recent planning changes that have allowed AGL to avoid completing a
comprehensive Environmental Impact Statement, and
(c)
reintroduce a moratorium on fracking.
(Notice given 12 August 2014—expires Notice Paper No. 226)
1956. Ms Barham to move—
1.
That this House notes that:
(a)
4 August 2014 was National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children’s Day, a
celebration of the strengths and culture of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children
coordinated by the Secretariat of National Aboriginal and Islander Child Care
(SNAICC),
(b)
the theme of this year’s Children’s Day was “Kids in Culture – Strong, Proud, Resilient”,
and
(c)
the message of the day was linked to SNAICC’s initiative “Family Matters – Kids safe in
culture, not in care,” which is focused on turning around the over-representation of
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children in the child protection system.
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2.
3.
That this House notes that SNAICC has called on state and territory governments to improve
child protection outcomes by:
(a)
making child protection systems less daunting, more collaborative and more culturally
responsive to the needs of vulnerable Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and
families, and
(b)
investing much more in prevention and intensive family support services to Aboriginal
and Torres Strait Islander families, as well as ensuring meaningful Indigenous
participation.
That this House notes that the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare’s Child Protection
Australia 2012-2013 report, which was released on 25 July 2014, indicated that as of 30 June
2013:
(a)
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children in New South Wales were 9.5 times more
likely to be the subject of a substantiated child protection notification than nonIndigenous children,
(b)
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children in New South Wales were 11 times more
likely to be the subject of care and protection orders than non-Indigenous children, and
(c)
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children were 11.8 times more likely to be placed in
out-of-home care than non-Indigenous children.
4.
That this House notes that the Ombudsman’s report on Responding to child sexual assault in
Aboriginal communities, which was released in January 2013, and which made 93
recommendations based on the audit of the implementation of the NSW Interagency Plan To
Tackle Child Sexual Assault in Aboriginal Communities, has still not received a public response
from the New South Wales Government.
5.
That this House expresses dismay and regret at the continuing over-representation of Aboriginal
and Torres Strait Islander children in the New South Wales child protection system, and
acknowledges the importance of targeted investment and action to improve child protection
outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children.
(Notice given 12 August 2014—expires Notice Paper No. 226)
1957. Mr Buckingham to move—
1.
2.
That this House notes that:
(a)
AGL Energy made $98,800 in political donations to the Liberal and National Parties
while its application for a gasfield in the Gloucester Valley was being assessed by the
New South Wales Government, and
(b)
an investigation by community group Groundswell Gloucester has revealed that AGL
Energy only disclosed $48,250 of that amount during the public assessment of the
project.
That this House calls on the Government to:
(a)
conduct an open and transparent investigation into compliance with donations
declarations and the impact of any political donations in the planning approval process,
(b)
freeze AGL’s approval pending the outcomes of this investigation, and
(c)
ban political donations from mining and petroleum companies.
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1958. Mr Foley to move—
That Mr Searle be discharged from the Joint Standing Committee on the Office of the Valuer-General
and Mr Wong be appointed as a member of the committee.
(Notice given 13 August 2014—expires Notice Paper No. 227)
1959. Ms Sharpe to move—
That leave be given to bring in a bill for an Act to amend the Land Acquisition (Just Terms
Compensation) Act 1991 in relation to the calculation of the special value of land to a landowner and
the administrative review of valuations and of the rejection of claims for compensation; and for other
purposes.
(Land Acquisition (Just Terms Compensation) Amendment (Administrative Review of Valuations)
Bill)
(Notice given by Mr Secord on behalf of Ms Sharpe 13 August 2014)
1960. Dr Faruqi to move—
1.
That, in view of the report of the Independent Legal Arbiter, the Hon Keith Mason AC QC,
dated 8 August 2014, on the disputed claim of privilege on documents relating to an order for
papers regarding the WestConnex Business Case, this House orders that the documents
considered by the Independent Legal Arbiter not to be privileged be laid upon the table by the
Clerk.
2.
That, on tabling, the documents are authorised to be published.
(Notice given 13 August 2014—expires Notice Paper No. 227)
1961. Mr Foley 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 created since 1 January 2012 in the possession,
custody or control of the Community Relations Commission of NSW, the Minister for Citizenship and
Communities, the Premier or the Department of Premier and Cabinet relating to the Ministerial
Consultative Committees established by the Minister for Citizenship and Communities:
(a)
all documents that relate or refer to the membership of the Ministerial Consultative Committees,
(b)
all agendas and minutes for meetings of the committees,
(c)
any document that relates or refers to the selection of members and chairs of the committees,
(d)
any document that relates or refers to the costs of administering the committees, including any
remuneration, stipends or costs associated with holding meetings, and
(e)
any legal or other advice regarding the scope or validity of this order of the House created as a
result of this order of the House.
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1962. Mr Searle to move—
1.
That this House notes the report of the Independent Legal Arbiter, the Hon Keith Mason AC
QC, dated 8 August 2014, on the disputed claim of privilege on documents relating to an order
for papers regarding the WestConnex Business Case.
2.
That this House notes the reasoning presented by Mr Mason in his report and accepts the
recommendations for privilege to be upheld on documents 25 and 103.
3.
That, notwithstanding Mr Mason’s recommendation for privilege to be upheld on document
102, the email of 8 April 2013 and the first two paragraphs of the email of
7 April 2013 contained in the document, identified by Roads and Maritime Services as RMS
019.001.3229, be laid upon the table by the Clerk.
4.
That this House orders all other documents examined by the Independent Legal Arbiter and
considered not to be privileged be laid upon the table by the Clerk.
5.
That, on tabling, the documents are authorised to be published.
(Notice given 13 August 2014—expires Notice Paper No. 227)
1963. Dr Phelps to move—
1.
2.
That this House notes:
(a)
the death, at 93 years, of Socialist Objective, on 26 July 2014 by semi-voluntary
euthanasia, at the NSW Labor Party Conference,
(b)
that Socialist Objective was born in 1921 at Light-on-the-Hill, not far from Left
Utopianism, the offspring of Working-Class Agitation and Bolshevik Triumphalism,
brother of Anti-Conscriptionism and cousin to Irish Fenianism,
(c)
that, over the years, Socialist Objective held many senior positions in the public sector,
but achieved very little by way of practical result,
(d)
that Socialist Objective, in seeking to conform with the fashions of the times in which it
lived, undertook a great deal of cosmetic reconstruction, ultimately becoming almost
unrecognisable from its first appearance,
(e)
that Socialist Objective had spent many years in terminal decline, having lost its dearly
beloved and long-standing partner White Australia, in 1965 and
(f)
that following Socialist Objective's passing, it is survived by its three illegitimate
offspring: Fuzzy-Headed Scandinavianism, Inner City ABC-Listening Opinion, and
Ruthless Ethnic Branch-Stacking.
That this House:
(a)
offer its condolence to NSW Labor for the loss of their entire raison d'etre, but
acknowledges that, despite attempts by some to save Socialist Objective and give it a few
more years, NSW Labor needed to euthanise their decrepit companion to put it out of its
prolonged misery and their obvious embarrassment; and
(b)
congratulates NSW Labor for finally entering the 21st Century, and expresses the hope
that they will join with the Liberal Party in a polygamous and unrestrained embrace of
Free Market Capitalism.
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1964. Ms Voltz to move—
That leave be given to bring in a bill for an Act for the Protection of Fernleigh Track Conservation
Area.
(Fernleigh Track Conservation Area Protection Bill)
(Notice given 13 August 2014)
1965. Ms Barham to move—
1.
2.
3.
That this House notes that:
(a)
September 2014 is Dementia Awareness Month, an awareness-raising period supported
by Alzheimer’s Australia and community organisations across the country which aims to
build on the previous success of Dementia Awareness Week, and
(b)
the theme for Dementia Awareness Month 2014 is “Creating a dementia-friendly nation,”
where people with dementia are able to maintain a good quality of life following a
dementia diagnosis.
That this House notes that:
(a)
research is progressing for new diagnostic tools, including smell and vision tests, to
detect Alzheimer’s disease before symptoms appear,
(b)
multiple strategies and programs are being developed for reducing risk of dementia by
early detection,
(c)
intervention programs are being introduced in the United Kingdom to reduce depression
and anxiety for family carers of a person with dementia, and
(d)
there is agreement among the dementia research community that without appropriate
strategies in place, the global epidemic of Alzheimer's disease and other types of
dementia will continue to grow, but that new data has suggested that the number of new
cases of Alzheimer's disease in developed nations is declining.
That this House:
(a)
congratulates all people and organisations involved in supporting Dementia Awareness
Month,
(b)
recognises the important contribution of the professionals, organisations and carers who
deliver advocacy and care for the growing numbers of people suffering dementia in our
community, and
(c)
acknowledges the ongoing efforts of researchers who are developing new tools and
interventions to address the risks and impacts of dementia.
(Notice given 13 August 2014—expires Notice Paper No. 227)
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1966. Ms Ficarra to move—
1.
That this House notes that:
(a)
Mr Peter Joshua Sculthorpe AO OBE, one of Australia’s finest ever composers, sadly
passed away on 8 August 2014, aged 85,
(b)
Mr Sculthorpe was born and raised in Launceston, Tasmania and began writing music at
the age of seven or eight, after having his first piano lesson,
(c)
by the age of 14, Mr Sculthorpe decided to make a career of music, and in his early teens
he learned composition through studying Ernst Krenek's Studies in Counterpoint,
(d)
Mr Sculthorpe studied at the Melbourne Conservatorium of Music from 1946 to 1950,
then returned to Tasmania,
(e)
his Piano Sonatina was performed at the ISCM Festival in Baden-Baden in 1955 and
because of its success he won a scholarship to study at Wadham College, Oxford,
studying under Egon Wellesz,
(f)
Mr Sculthorpe wrote his first mature composition, Irkanda IV, in his father's memory,
(g)
in 1963 Mr Sculthorpe became a lecturer at the University of Sydney, and remained there
for many years and after was conferred the title emeritus professor,
(h)
in the mid-1960s he was composer in residence at Yale University,
(i)
in 1965 he wrote Sun Music I for the Sydney Symphony Orchestra's first overseas tour,
on a commission from Sir Bernard Heinze, and after the premiere of Sun Music I,
Neville Cardus wrote that Mr Sculthorpe was set to "lay the foundations of an original
and characteristic Australian music",
(j)
in 1968 the Sun Music series was used for the ballet Sun Music, choreographed by Sir
Robert Helpmann, which gained wide international attention,
(k)
in the late 1960s, Mr Sculthorpe wrote an opera (music theatre), Rites of Passage (1972–
73), to his own libretto, using texts in Latin and the Australian indigenous language
Arrernte,
(l)
another opera Quiros followed in 1982,
(m)
the orchestral work Kakadu was written in 1988,
(n)
in 2003, the SBS Radio and Television Youth Orchestra gave the premiere of Sydney
Singing, a composition by Mr Sculthorpe for clarinet solo (Joanne Sharp), harp solo
(Tamara Spigelman), percussion solo (Peter Hayward) and string orchestra and this
performance was released on SBS DVD in July 2005,
(o)
Mr Sculthorpe’s Requiem, his most serious and substantial work, premiered in March
2004 in Adelaide to critical acclaim, being performed by the Adelaide Symphony
Orchestra and Adelaide Chamber Singers conducted by Richard Mills, with didgeridoo
soloist William Barton,
(p)
Mr Sculthorpe was a represented composer of the Australian Music Centre and was
published by Faber Music Ltd and was only the second composer to be contracted by
Faber, after Benjamin Britten,
(q)
his autobiography Sun Music: Journeys and Reflections From a Composer's Life was
published in 1999,
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2.
(r)
in honour of Mr Sculthorpe’s outstanding work, he received the following awards:
(i)
1970: Queen's Birthday Honours List: named a Member of the Order of the
British Empire (MBE),
(ii)
1977: MBE upgraded to Officer status (OBE),
(iii) 1990: Australia Day Honours: appointed an Officer of the Order of Australia
(AO),
(iv) 1999: made one of Australia's 45 Icons,
(s)
Mr Sculthorpe was conferred four honorary doctorates, and
(t)
Irkanda IV was added to the National Film and Sound Archive's Sounds of Australia
registry in 2008.
That this House acknowledges and commends Mr Sculthorpe’s extraordinary contribution to
music and the community and extends its sympathy to his family and loved ones on his passing.
(Notice given 13 August 2014—expires Notice Paper No. 227)
1967. Ms Barham to move—
1.
That this House celebrates the life of Heather Harford who passed away on 30 May 2014 after
an active life helping to protect the estuarine and shorebirds of the north coast of New South
Wales and to restore the natural environment.
2.
That this House notes that:
(a)
Heather Harford was born on 4 July 1946 in Epping, New South Wales,
(b)
she was as an active committee member of the Sunshine Coast Environment Council, and
on Australia Day 1998 was awarded “Citizen of the Year” for her selfless commitment to
the preservation of Maroochy’s natural environment and her commitment to conservation
since the 1970s,
(c)
Heather then moved to New South Wales and became actively involved in a number of
organisations on the far north coast, including Byron Environment and Conservation
Organisation (BEACON), Federal Landcare of which she became co-ordinator and
Byron Bird Buddies, and that she later represented groups on the Regional Shorebird
Committee,
(d)
education was also an important facet of her work as she was responsible for informative
signs erected at key shorebird sites and for educative brochures which she distributed
widely and she participated in community and school education programs,
(e)
Heather actively assisted in monitoring shorebird nesting and maintained a vigil, often
camping overnight, to protect chicks from marauding dogs and beachgoers posing risks
to the birds,
(f)
Heather was active in the protection of the coastal emu in the Clarence Valley, and at
home hand reared abandoned chicks of many species, and
(g)
despite her illness, Heather maintained an interest in and committee membership of
Birdlife Northern New South Wales.
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3.
That this House acknowledges the contributions of Heather and other members of the
conservation fraternity for their work to slow the decline of our rare and endangered bird
populations on the far north coast, to repair the damage to the environment through their work
for Landcare and other community based organisations helping to preserve the environment, and
the contribution that this makes to the enhancement of New South Wales for future generations
and for the benefit of the visitor economy which is such an important part of the north coast
economy.
4.
That this House extends its condolences to Heather’s children, grandchildren, friends and fellow
conservationists; Heather’s enthusiasm and knowledge of birds and conservation will be missed
greatly.
(Notice given 13 August 2014—expires Notice Paper No. 227)
1968. Ms Ficarra to move—
1.
2.
That this House notes that:
(a)
the ANZGOG – the Australia New Zealand Gynaecological Oncology Group – was
established in 2000, as a gynaecological cancer research charity in Australia and New
Zealand and conducts world-class research collaboratively with specialist cancer centres,
hospitals and universities across Australia and internationally,
(b)
ANZGOG has a collaborative agreement with the University of Sydney, National Health
and Medical Research Council Clinical Trials Centre and works with other state
institutions,
(c)
virtually every advance in cancer survival has been made on the back of clinical trials,
because while new innovations in the lab are important they still have to be tested in the
clinical environment,
(d)
ANZGOG comprises 600 members who are leading gynaecological oncologists,
physicians, radiation specialists, oncology nurses, data managers and pure researchers,
(e)
ANZGOG’s specialist researchers have participated in breakthroughs which have
improved survival rates for women, changed treatment practices for chemotherapy in
hospitals, and identified symptom benefit instruments delivering greater quality of life
for women with gynaecological cancers,
(f)
ANZGOG also fosters and funds innovative research through its New Research Fund and
enables future research leaders to develop new treatment concepts for testing through
clinical trials,
(g)
ANZGOG has undertaken 18 clinical trials since 2000, supported by local and
international grants totalling over $12 million,
(h)
more than 2,500 women have taken part in an ANZGOG trial since 2000,
(i)
in 2013 ANZGOG clinical trials were conducted at 330 research sites both in Australia
and internationally and 864 women took part in these trials, and
(j)
ANZGOG has launched its new ‘GO for Gynae’ fundraising initiative in time for
International Gynaecological Cancer Awareness Month in September 2014.
That this House congratulates and commends ANZGOG for its outstanding work in
Gynaecological Cancer research and its Board: Dr Alison Brand, Chair, Professor Danny
Rischin, Dr David Bernshaw, Dr Jeffery Goh, Ms Karen Livingstone, Associate Professor Linda
Mileshkin, Professor Michael Friedlander AM, Professor Michael Quinn, Associate Professor
Peter Sykes and Ms Sue Brew.
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(Notice given 13 August 2014—expires Notice Paper No. 227)
1969. Ms Ficarra to move—
1.
2.
That this House notes that:
(a)
between 7 and 14 September 2014, the Mary Mackillop International Foundation will be
launching its inaugural International Day of Literacy Campaign to raise awareness of the
importance of literacy, including health literacy and financial literacy, in the fight against
global poverty,
(b)
in the world today there are 774 million adults who cannot read nor write,
(c)
the principal object of the Mary MacKillop Foundation is to provide relief with respect to
poverty, sickness, distress, destitution and disability in accordance with the spirit of the
Sisters of St Joseph of the Sacred Heart and within this context the specific objectives of
the Foundation are to assist:
(i)
community based self-help projects,
(ii)
efforts to achieve an increased measure of self-reliance and human dignity
(iii) initiatives of the Aboriginal peoples within their communities,
(iv) those in serious need in the same spirit as Saint Mary of the Cross MacKillop,
(d)
every year, the Mary MacKillop Foundation gives grants of up to $10,000 to ‘small lifechanging projects’ to meet the increasing needs in the community,
(e)
the Mary MacKillop Foundation has funded more than 500 small life-changing projects
since 1995, and in doing so supports those unknown Aussie heroes who are already
making a real difference,
(f)
the Foundation has funded Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Tertiary Scholarships
since 1998, with 65 graduates so far, and another 60 students currently enrolled, and
(g)
the Board of Directors of the Mary MacKillop Foundation include: John Buttle (Chair),
Karen Mundine, Ingrid Just, Malcolm McMillan, Narelle Kennedy AM, Sister Eileen
Lenihan and Paul Caesar (Deputy Chair).
That this House commends the efforts of all those involved in International Literacy Day and
the outstanding work of the Mary MacKillip Foundation.
(Notice given 13 August 2014—expires Notice Paper No. 227)
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Council bill
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GOVERNMENT BUSINESS—ORDERS OF THE DAY
1.
Snowy Hydro Corporatisation Amendment (Snowy Advisory Committee) Bill 2013: resumption of
the adjourned debate (12 August 2014) of the question on the motion of Mr Gay: That this bill be now
read a second time—Mr Colless. (20 minutes)
(Standing orders suspended for remaining stages, Wednesday 5 March 2014)
2.
Passenger Transport Bill 2014: second reading—Mr Gay.
(Standing orders suspended for remaining stages, Tuesday 12 August 2014)
3.
Health Services Amendment (Ambulance Fees) Bill 2014: second reading—Mr Ajaka.
(Standing orders suspended for remaining stages, Tuesday 12 August 2014)
4.
Fair Trading Amendment (Ticket Reselling) Bill 2014: second reading—Mr Mason-Cox.
(Standing orders suspended for remaining stages, Wednesday 26 March 2014)
5.
Drug Court Legislation Amendment Bill 2014: second reading—Mr Ajaka.
(Standing orders suspended for remaining stages, Wednesday18 June 2014)
6.
Courts Legislation Amendment (Broadcasting Judgements) Bill 2014: second reading—Mr Ajaka.
(Standing orders suspended for remaining stages, Tuesday 12 August 2014)
7.
Water Industry Competition Amendment (Review) Bill 2014: second reading—Mr Gay.
(Standing orders suspended for remaining stages, Tuesday 12 August 2014)
8.
Water Management Amendment Bill 2014: second reading—Mr Gay.
(Standing orders suspended for remaining stages, Tuesday 12 August 2014)
9.
Child Protection (Offenders Registration) Amendment (Statutory Review) Bill 2014: second
reading—Mr Ajaka.
(Standing orders suspended for remaining stages, Wednesday 13 August 2014)
10.
State Revenue Legislation Further Amendment Bill 2014: second reading—Mr Mason-Cox.
(Standing orders suspended for remaining stages, Wednesday 13 August 2014)
11.
Mining Amendment (Small-Scale Title Compensation) Bill 2014: second reading—Mr Ajaka.
(Standing orders suspended for remaining stages, Wednesday 13 August 2014)
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12.
Energy Legislation Amendment (Retail Price Deregulation) Bill 2014: resumption of the adjourned
debate (17 June 2014) of the question on the motion of Mr Ajaka: That this bill be now read a second
time—Ms Voltz. (20 minutes)
(Standing orders suspended for remaining stages, Tuesday 27 May 2014)
13.
Payroll Tax Rebate Scheme (Jobs Action Plan) Amendment (Fresh Start Support) Bill 2014:
resumption of the adjourned debate (13 May 2014) of the question on the motion of Mr Mason-Cox:
That this bill be now read a second time—Mr Colless. (20 minutes)
(Standing orders suspended for remaining stages, Wednesday 7 May 2014)
14.
Crimes Amendment (Intoxication) Bill 2014: consideration of Legislative Assembly’s message of 27
March 2014 in committee of the whole—Mr Gay.
15.
Government Sector Employment Legislation Amendment Bill 2013: second reading—Mr Gay.
(Standing orders suspended for remaining stages, Tuesday 12 November 2013)
16.
Petroleum (Onshore) Amendment Bill 2013: resumption of the adjourned debate (19 November
2013) of the question on the motion of Mr Gay: That this bill be now read a second time—Ms Voltz.
(20 minutes remaining)
(Standing orders suspended for remaining stages, Tuesday 28 May 2013)
* 17.
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)
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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.
Standing Committee on Social Issues: Report No. 48 entitled “Strategies to reduce alcohol abuse
among young people in New South Wales”, dated December 2013: resumption of the interrupted
debate (12 August 2014) of the question on the motion of Mr Blair: That the House take note of the
report—Ms Voltz speaking. (4 minutes remaining)
2.
General Purpose Standing Committee No. 1: Report No. 39 entitled “Budget Estimates 2013-2014”,
dated December 2013: resumption of the adjourned debate (30 January 2014) of the question on the
motion of Revd Mr Nile: That the House take note of the report—Revd Mr Nile speaking. (15 minutes
remaining)
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3.
Procedure Committee: Report No. 8 entitled “Deadlines for government bills—Regulation of the
consumption of alcohol by members during sitting hours—Government responses to petitions”, dated
March 2014: resumption of the adjourned debate (4 March 2014) of the question on the motion of Dr
Kaye: That the House take note of the report—Dr Kaye speaking. (15 minutes remaining)
4.
General Purpose Standing Committee No. 3: Report No. 29 entitled “Removing or reducing station
access fees at Sydney Airport”, dated February 2014: resumption of the adjourned debate (4 March
2014) of the question on the motion of Mrs Maclaren-Jones: That the House take note of the report—
Mrs Maclaren-Jones speaking. (15 minutes remaining)
5.
General Purpose Standing Committee No. 3: Report No. 30 entitled “Tourism in local
communities”, dated March 2014: resumption of the adjourned debate (6 March 2014) of the question
on the motion of Mrs Maclaren-Jones: That the House take note of the report—Mrs Maclaren-Jones
speaking. (15 minutes remaining)
6.
Joint Standing Committee on Road Safety (Staysafe): Report No. 3/55 entitled “Report on nonregistered motorised vehicles”, dated March 2014: resumption of the adjourned debate (18 March
2014) of the question on the motion of Mr Colless: That the House take note of the report—Mr Colless
speaking. (15 minutes remaining)
7.
Select Committee on Greyhound Racing in New South Wales: First Report entitled “Greyhound
racing in New South Wales: First Report”, dated March 2014 resumption of the adjourned debate (6
May 2014) of the question on the motion of Mr Borsak: That the House take note of the report—Mr
Borsak speaking. (15 minutes remaining)
8.
Joint Standing Committee on Electoral Matters: Report No. 4/55 entitled “Inquiry into the 2012
Local Government elections”, dated March 2014: resumption of the adjourned debate (6 May 2014) of
the question on the motion of Mr Borsak: That the House take note of the report—Mr Borsak speaking.
(15 minutes remaining)
9.
Privileges Committee: Report No. 70 entitled “Recommendations of the ICAC regarding aspects of
the Code of Conduct for Members, the interest disclosure regime and a parliamentary investigator”,
dated June 2014: resumption of the adjourned debate (17 June 2014) of the question on the motion of
Mr Khan: That the House take note of the report—Mr Khan speaking. (12 minutes remaining)
10.
Committee on the Health Care Complaints Commission: Report No. 4/55 entitled “Review of the
2012-2013 Annual Report of the Health Care Complaints Commission”, dated June 2014: resumption
of the adjourned debate (18 June 2014) of the question on the motion of Ms Westwood: That the House
take note of the report— Ms Westwood speaking. (15 minutes remaining)
11.
General Purpose Standing Committee No. 1: Report No. 40 entitled “Allegations of bullying in
WorkCover NSW”, dated June 2014: resumption of the adjourned debate (19 June 2014) of the
question on the motion of Revd Mr Nile: That the House take note of the report —Revd Mr Nile
speaking. (14 minutes remaining)
12.
Select Committee on the Sale of the Currawong Property at Pittwater: Report entitled “Sale of the
Currawong Property at Pittwater”, dated June 2014: resumption of the adjourned debate (2 July 2014)
of the question on the motion of Mr Brown: That the House take note of the report —Mr Brown
speaking. (15 minutes remaining)
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13.
Standing Committee on Law and Justice: Report No. 51 entitled “Twelfth review of the exercise of
the functions of the Motor Accidents Authority”, dated July 2014, resumption of the adjourned debate
(12 August 2014 ) of the question on the motion of Mr Clarke: That the House take note of the report—
Mr Clarke speaking. (15 minutes remaining)
14.
Standing Committee on Law and Justice: Report No. 52 entitled “Fifth review of the exercise of the
functions of the Lifetime Care and Support Authority”, dated July 2014, resumption of the adjourned
debate (12 August 2014 ) of the question on the motion of Mr Clarke: That the House take note of the
report—Mr Clarke speaking. (15 minutes remaining)
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BUDGET ESTIMATES—TAKE NOTE DEBATE
(Debate on Budget Estimates takes precedence after debate on committee reports on Tuesdays until
7.00 pm according to sessional order)
1.
Budget Estimates 2014-2015: resumption of interrupted debate of the question on the motion of Mr
Gay: That the House take note of the Budget Estimates and related papers for the financial year 20142015—Mr Pearce speaking. (8 minutes remaining)
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BUSINESS FOR FUTURE CONSIDERATION
TUESDAY 9 SEPTEMBER 2014
BUSINESS OF THE HOUSE—NOTICE OF MOTION
1.
Dr Kaye to move—
That, under section 41 of the Interpretation Act 1987, this House disallows the National Energy Retail
Law (Adoption) Amendment (Retail Price Deregulation) Regulation 2014, published on the NSW
Legislation website on 27 June 2014.
(Notice given by Dr Faruqi on behalf of Dr Kaye 2 July 2014)
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THURSDAY 11 SEPTEMBER 2014
PRIVATE MEMBERS’ BUSINESS
ITEMS IN THE ORDER OF PRECEDENCE
* 5.
Graffiti Control Amendment (Racist Graffiti) Bill 2012: resumption of the adjourned debate (22
August 2013) of the question on the motion of Mr Secord: That this bill be now read a second time—
Ms Fazio speaking. (19 minutes)
(Item no. 847)
(Third postponement 6 March 2014)
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BILLS REFERRED TO SELECT OR STANDING COMMITTEES
* 1.
Education Amendment (Ethics Classes Repeal) Bill 2011
Referred to General Purpose Standing Committee No. 2 on 11 November 2011 for inquiry and report.
Council bill
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CONTINGENT NOTICES OF MOTIONS
1.
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).”
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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 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 Clarke
(Notice given 9 September 2011)
Mr Wong
Mr Secord
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(Notice given 18 June 2013)
Dr Faruqi
(Notice given 26 June 2013)
Mr Blair
Ms Cusack
Miss Gardiner
Mr Khan
Mr MacDonald
Mrs Maclaren-Jones
Mrs Mitchell
(Notice given 15 May 2014)
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.
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.
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
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)
Mr Wong
(Notice given 18 June 2013)
Dr Faruqi
(Notice given 26 June 2013)
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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
Retail Trading Amendment Bill 2012
Order discharged, 13 November 2012
§Small Business Commissioner and Small Business Protection Bill 2012
Second reading negatived 21 February 2013
§Rights of the Terminally Ill Bill 2013
Second reading negatived 23 May 2013
Motor Accident Injuries Amendment Bill 2013
Order discharged, 20 August 2013
§Same-Sex Marriage Bill 2013
Second reading negatived 14 November 2013
§ Private Members’ Public Bill
David Blunt
Clerk of the Parliaments