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MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS
No. 210
THURSDAY 14 AUGUST 2014
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Meeting of the House ............................................................................................................................. 2667
Centenary of the Red Cross (Formal Business) ..................................................................................... 2667
St George Association for People with Physical Disabilities Incorporated (Formal Business) ............. 2667
World No Tobacco Day (Formal Business) ........................................................................................... 2668
Australian Chapter of the World Kindness Movement (Formal Business) ............................................ 2668
Charitable program ‘Eyes on China’ (Formal Business) ........................................................................ 2669
Muslim Women’s Support Centre (Formal Business) ........................................................................... 2669
Joint Standing Committee on the Office of the Valuer-General—Membership (Formal Business) ...... 2670
Disputed Claim of Privilege—WestConnex Business Case—Privileged documents (Formal
Business) ................................................................................................................................................ 2670
Order for Papers—Ministerial Consultative Committees (Formal Business) ........................................ 2671
Mr Peter Joshua Sculthorpe AO OBE (Formal Business) ...................................................................... 2671
Australia New Zealand Gynaecological Oncology Group (Formal Business) ....................................... 2672
Mary Mackillop International Foundation (Formal Business) ............................................................... 2673
Select Committee on the impact of gambling—Report.......................................................................... 2674
Petition ................................................................................................................................................... 2674
Notices of Motions ................................................................................................................................. 2675
Business Postponed ................................................................................................................................ 2675
Special Adjournment .............................................................................................................................. 2675
Suspension of Standing and Sessional Orders—City of Sydney Amendment (Elections) Bill .............. 2675
City of Sydney Amendment (Elections) Bill 2014 ................................................................................. 2675
Suspension of Standing and Sessional Orders—St. Shenouda Coptic Orthodox Monastery (NSW)
Property Trust Bill 2014 ......................................................................................................................... 2676
St. Shenouda Coptic Orthodox Monastery (NSW) Property Trust Bill 2014......................................... 2676
Suspension of Standing and Sessional Orders—Centenary of the First World War and the ANZAC
legacy ..................................................................................................................................................... 2676
Firearms Legislation Amendment Bill 2011 .......................................................................................... 2676
National Park Estate (South-Western Cypress Reservations) Amendment Bill 2012 ............................ 2677
National Parks and Wildlife Amendment (Illegal Forestry Operations) Bill 2012 ................................ 2677
Alcoholic Beverages Advertising Prohibition Bill 2012 ........................................................................ 2677
Transforming NSW Energy Sector (Towards 100 percent Renewables) Bill 2014 ............................... 2677
Transport Administration Amendment (Rail Trails Community Management) Bill 2014 .................... 2677
Disputed Claim of Privilege—WestConnex Business Case—Tabling of privileged documents ........... 2677
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Paper—Tabled by Minister .................................................................................................................... 2678
Adjournment .......................................................................................................................................... 2678
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MEETING OF THE HOUSE
The House met at 9.30 am according to adjournment. The President took the Chair and read the prayers.
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CENTENARY OF THE RED CROSS (Formal Business)
Mrs Maclaren-Jones moved, according to notice:
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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:
3.
(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
(d)
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.
Question put and passed.
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ST GEORGE ASSOCIATION FOR
INCORPORATED (Formal Business)
PEOPLE
WITH
PHYSICAL
DISABILITIES
Mr Wong moved, according to notice: 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,
(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
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(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.
Question put and passed.
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WORLD NO TOBACCO DAY (Formal Business)
Mr Wong moved, according to notice:
1.
2.
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.
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.
Question put and passed.
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AUSTRALIAN CHAPTER OF THE WORLD KINDNESS MOVEMENT (Formal Business)
Mr Wong moved, according to notice: 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
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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 cohosting.
Question put and passed.
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CHARITABLE PROGRAM ‘EYES ON CHINA’ (Formal Business)
Mr Wong moved, according to notice: 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.
Question put and passed.
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MUSLIM WOMEN’S SUPPORT CENTRE (Formal Business)
Dr Faruqi moved, according to notice:
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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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(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.
Question put and passed.
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JOINT STANDING COMMITTEE ON THE OFFICE OF THE VALUER-GENERAL—
MEMBERSHIP (Formal Business)
Mr Foley moved, according to notice: 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.
Question put and passed.
Mr Foley then moved: That the following message be forwarded to the Legislative Assembly:
Madam SPEAKER
The Legislative Council desires to inform the Legislative Assembly that it has this day agreed to the
following resolution:
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.
Legislative Council
14 August 2014
DON HARWIN
President
Question put and passed.
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DISPUTED CLAIM OF PRIVILEGE—WESTCONNEX BUSINESS CASE—PRIVILEGED
DOCUMENTS (Formal Business)
Dr Faruqi moved, according to notice:
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.
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That, on tabling, the documents are authorised to be published.
Question put and passed.
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ORDER FOR PAPERS—MINISTERIAL CONSULTATIVE COMMITTEES (Formal Business)
Mr Foley sought the leave of the House to amend private members’ business item no. 1961 outside the
order of precedence by omitting paragraphs (c) and (d).
No objection taken.
Leave granted.
Mr Foley moved, according to notice, as by leave amended: 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, and
(c)
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.
Question put and passed.
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MR PETER JOSHUA SCULTHORPE AO OBE (Formal Business)
Ms Ficarra moved, according to notice:
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,
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(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,
(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.
Question put and passed.
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AUSTRALIA NEW ZEALAND GYNAECOLOGICAL ONCOLOGY GROUP (Formal Business)
Ms Ficarra moved, according to notice:
1.
That this House notes that:
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(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.
Question put and passed.
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MARY MACKILLOP INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION (Formal Business)
Ms Ficarra moved, according to notice:
1.
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,
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(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.
Question put and passed.
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SELECT COMMITTEE ON THE IMPACT OF GAMBLING—REPORT
The Chair (Revd Mr Nile) tabled the report of the Select Committee on the impact of gambling entitled
“The impact of gambling”, dated August 2014, together with transcripts of evidence, tabled documents,
submissions, correspondence and answers to questions taken on notice.
Ordered: That the report be printed.
Revd Mr Nile moved, according to standing order: That the House take note of the report.
Debate ensued.
Motion made (Revd Mr Nile speaking) and question: That this debate be now adjourned until next sitting
day—put and passed.
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PETITION
Domestic violence refuges
Ms Voltz presented a petition from 1,183 citizens of New South Wales bringing to the attention of the
House their concerns about the closure of women’s and children’s refuges following the Government’s
Going Home, Staying Home reforms, and requesting that the House request the Minister to immediately
reinstate funding to refuges, adequately fund refuges to reduce the current turn away rate of one in every
two women, release documentation relating to the Government’s claim that there will be no losses to
women’s and children’s domestic violence refuges, reinstate specialist services in the six out of fifteen
districts where dedicated services are no longer available, recognise the importance of women only
services, and commit to ensuring adequate funding is directed to women only services in future tendering
and funding rounds.
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Petition received.
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NOTICES OF MOTIONS
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BUSINESS POSTPONED
Private members’ business item no. 8 in the order of precedence postponed, on motion of Mr Khan, until
Thursday 16 October 2014.
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SPECIAL ADJOURNMENT
Mr Gay moved: That this House at its rising today do adjourn until Tuesday 9 September 2014 at 2.30
pm.
Question put and passed.
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SUSPENSION OF STANDING AND
AMENDMENT (ELECTIONS) BILL
SESSIONAL
ORDERS—CITY
OF
SYDNEY
On the President calling on the Clerk to read the order of the day, Mr Borsak moved, according to
contingent notice: That standing and sessional orders be suspended to allow a motion to be moved
forthwith that private members’ business item no. 1947 outside the order of precedence relating to the
City of Sydney Amendment (Elections) Bill be called on forthwith.
Question put and passed.
Mr Borsak then moved: That private members’ business item no. 1947 outside the order of precedence be
called on forthwith.
Question put and passed.
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CITY OF SYDNEY AMENDMENT (ELECTIONS) BILL 2014
Mr Borsak moved, according to notice: 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.
Question put and passed.
Bill presented.
Bill read a first time and ordered to be printed.
Mr Borsak then moved: That this bill be now read a second time.
Debate ensued.
Motion made (Ms Voltz) and question: That this debate be now adjourned until five calendar days
ahead—put and passed.
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SUSPENSION OF STANDING AND SESSIONAL ORDERS—ST. SHENOUDA COPTIC
ORTHODOX MONASTERY (NSW) PROPERTY TRUST BILL 2014
On the President calling on the Clerk to read the order of the day, Revd Mr Nile moved, according to
contingent notice: That standing and sessional orders be suspended to allow a motion to be moved
forthwith that private members’ business item no. 503 outside the order of precedence relating to the St.
Shenouda Coptic Orthodox Monastery (NSW) Property Trust Bill 2014 be called on forthwith.
Question put and passed.
Revd Mr Nile then moved: That private members’ business item no. 503 outside the order of precedence
be called on forthwith.
Question put and passed.
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ST. SHENOUDA COPTIC ORTHODOX MONASTERY (NSW) PROPERTY TRUST BILL 2014
Order of the day read for resumption of the adjourned debate of the question on the motion of Revd Mr
Nile: That this bill be now read a second time.
Debate resumed.
Question put and passed.
Bill read a second time.
Leave granted to proceed to the third reading of the bill forthwith.
(With concurrence) Bill, on motion of Revd Mr Nile, read a third time.
Bill forwarded to the Legislative Assembly for concurrence.
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SUSPENSION OF STANDING AND SESSIONAL ORDERS—CENTENARY OF THE FIRST
WORLD WAR AND THE ANZAC LEGACY
On the President calling on the Clerk to read the order of the day, Mrs Maclaren-Jones moved, according
to contingent notice: That standing and sessional orders be suspended to allow a motion to be moved
forthwith that private members’ business item no. 1780 outside the order of precedence relating to the
Centenary of the First World War and the ANZAC legacy be called on forthwith.
Debate ensued.
Motion, by leave, withdrawn.
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FIREARMS LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL 2011
Order of the day read for resumption of the adjourned debate of the question on the motion of Mr Borsak:
That this bill be now read a second time.
Motion made (Revd Mr Nile speaking) and question: That this debate be now adjourned until Thursday
13 November 2014—put and passed.
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NATIONAL PARK ESTATE (SOUTH-WESTERN CYPRESS RESERVATIONS) AMENDMENT
BILL 2012
Order of the day read for resumption of the adjourned debate of the question on the motion of Mr Brown:
That this bill be now read a second time.
Motion made (Dr Phelps speaking) and question: That this debate be now adjourned until Thursday 13
November 2014—put and passed.
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NATIONAL PARKS AND WILDLIFE AMENDMENT (ILLEGAL FORESTRY OPERATIONS)
BILL 2012
Order of the day read for resumption of the adjourned debate of the question on the motion of Mr Foley:
That this bill be now read a second time.
Motion made (Ms Voltz) and question: That this debate be now adjourned until next sitting day—put and
passed.
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ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES ADVERTISING PROHIBITION BILL 2012
Order of the day read for resumption of the adjourned debate of the question on the motion of Revd Mr
Nile: That this bill be now read a second time.
Motion made (Mr Clarke speaking) and question: That this debate be now adjourned until next sitting
day—put and passed.
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TRANSFORMING NSW ENERGY SECTOR (TOWARDS 100 PERCENT RENEWABLES)
BILL 2014
Order of the day read for resumption of the adjourned debate of the question on the motion of Dr Kaye:
That this bill be now read a second time.
Debate resumed.
Motion made (Ms Voltz) and question: That this debate be now adjourned until next sitting day—put and
passed.
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TRANSPORT ADMINISTRATION
MANAGEMENT) BILL 2014
AMENDMENT
(RAIL
TRAILS
COMMUNITY
Order of the day read for resumption of the adjourned debate of the question on the motion of Mr Veitch:
That this bill be now read a second time.
Debate resumed.
Motion made (Mr MacDonald speaking) and question: That this debate be now adjourned until next
sitting day—put and passed.
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DISPUTED CLAIM OF PRIVILEGE—WESTCONNEX BUSINESS CASE—TABLING OF
PRIVILEGED DOCUMENTS
The Clerk, according to the resolution of the House this day, tabled documents identified as not privileged
in the report of the Independent Legal Arbiter, the Honourable Keith Mason AC QC, dated 8 August
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2014, on the disputed claim of privilege on papers relating to WestConnex Business Case, including one
document redacted as recommended by the Arbiter in his report.
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According to sessional order, proceedings interrupted at 2.30 pm for Questions.
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QUESTIONS
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According to sessional order, proceedings interrupted at 3.30 pm for adjournment.
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The House continued to sit.
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According to sessional order, government business given precedence.
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PAPER—TABLED BY MINISTER
Mr Mason-Cox, according to the Crimes (Administration of Sentences) Act 1999, tabled the report of the
NSW State Parole Authority for year ended 31 December 2013.
Ordered: That the report be printed.
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ADJOURNMENT
Mr Gay moved: That this House do now adjourn.
Debate ensued.
Question put and passed.
The House adjourned at 4.03 pm until Tuesday 9 September 2014 at 2.30 pm.
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ATTENDANCE
All members present, except Mr Gallacher.
David Blunt
Clerk of the Parliaments
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