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LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL
MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS
No. 67
WEDNESDAY 7 MARCH 2012
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Meeting of the House ............................................................................................................................... 760
Message from the Legislative Assembly—Mining Legislation Amendment (Uranium Exploration)
Bill 2012................................................................................................................................................... 760
Indian Herald (Formal Business) ............................................................................................................. 760
St George Lebanese Joint Committee (Formal Business) ........................................................................ 761
Bhavan Australia (Formal Business) ........................................................................................................ 761
Mr Hassan Ghanem (Formal Business).................................................................................................... 762
Order for Papers—WorkCover Prosecutions (Formal Business) ............................................................. 762
International Women’s Day (Formal Business) ....................................................................................... 763
NRL domestic violence initiative (Formal Business)............................................................................... 763
Father Atanasio Gonelli (Formal Business) ............................................................................................. 764
2012 Alan McGilvray Scholarship (Formal Business)............................................................................. 765
Paper—Tabled by Minister ...................................................................................................................... 766
Notices of Motions ................................................................................................................................... 766
Disallowance of Statutory Rule—Gaming Machines Amendment (LIA Exemption for Certain
Clubs) Regulation 2012............................................................................................................................ 766
Suspension of Standing and Sessional Orders—Order for Papers—Star Casino ..................................... 767
Order for Papers—Star Casino ................................................................................................................. 767
Message from the Legislative Assembly—Marine Pollution Bill 2011 ................................................... 768
Unproclaimed Legislation ........................................................................................................................ 768
Questions .................................................................................................................................................. 768
Ministerial Statement ............................................................................................................................... 769
Privileges Committee—Citizen’s Right of Reply (Mrs Julie Passas) ...................................................... 769
Mental Health Commission Bill 2011 ...................................................................................................... 769
Messages from the Legislative Assembly ................................................................................................ 770
(1)
Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Amendment (Change of Name) Bill 2012 ................ 770
(2)
Criminal Case Conferencing Trial Repeal Bill 2011 .................................................................... 770
Crimes Amendment (Consorting and Organised Crime) Bill 2012 ......................................................... 770
Adjournment ............................................................................................................................................ 771
Attendance ............................................................................................................................................... 772
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MEETING OF THE HOUSE
The House met at 11.00 am according to adjournment. The President took the Chair and read the prayers.
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MESSAGE
FROM
THE
LEGISLATIVE
ASSEMBLY—MINING
AMENDMENT (URANIUM EXPLORATION) BILL 2012
LEGISLATION
The President reported the following message from the Legislative Assembly:
Mr PRESIDENT
The Legislative Assembly having this day passed a Bill with the long title “An Act to amend the Mining
Act 1992, the Uranium Mining and Nuclear Facilities (Prohibitions) Act 1986 and other Acts and
instruments with respect to prospecting for uranium and the ownership of uranium; and for other
purposes” presents the bill to the Legislative Council for its concurrence.
Legislative Assembly
6 March 2012
SHELLEY HANCOCK
Speaker
Bill, on motion of Mr Gallacher (on behalf of Mr Gay), read a first time and ordered to be printed.
Mr Gallacher moved, according to contingent notice: 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.
Question put and passed.
Ordered: That the second reading of the bill stand an order of the day for a later hour of the sitting.
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INDIAN HERALD (Formal Business)
Mr Moselmane moved, according to notice:
1.
2.
That this House notes that:
(a)
the Indian Herald was launched on 15 February 2012 in the Parkes Room of the Parliament
of New South Wales,
(b)
present at the launch were the Honourable Linda Burney MP, Deputy Leader of the
Opposition; the Honourable Victor Dominello MP, Minister for Citizenship and
Communities; the Honourable Shaoquett Moselmane MLC and a number of other members
of Parliament, together with the Consul General of India, His Excellency Mr Amit
Dasgupta and a number of representatives of Australian Indian community groups,
(c)
the Sydney-based monthly magazine the Indian Herald was founded by Mr Rohit Revo,
Editor, and is supported by other young professionals, and
(d)
the Indian Herald covers Australian Indian community news as well as news regarding
India and Australia.
That this House congratulates the Editor of the Indian Herald, Mr Rohit Revo, and all involved
with the publication, and wishes them every success in their future endeavours.
Question put and passed.
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ST GEORGE LEBANESE JOINT COMMITTEE (Formal Business)
Mr Moselmane moved, according to notice:
1.
2.
That this House notes that:
(a)
the St George Lebanese Joint Committee was established in 1989 to assist newly arrived
Arabic speaking Australians with their settlement needs,
(b)
the St George Lebanese Joint Committee is an umbrella organisation, consisting of seven
different community organisations representing a significant section of the Arabic-speaking
community in the St George region,
(c)
the St George Lebanese Joint Committee is a social, welfare and cultural organisation,
committed to the youth, women, family, elderly and new arrivals,
(d)
the St George Lebanese Joint Committee endeavours to assist the Arabic speaking
community living within the region by providing direct services, referral and advice on a
wide range of issues and services, such as providing information on immigration, health,
housing, education and training and helping new arrivals with their settlement needs, and
(e)
the St George Lebanese Joint Committee also aims to promote inter-community relations
and partnerships with governments, government departments and non-government
organisations.
That this House congratulates the St George Lebanese Joint Committee, executive and
membership on their community service for the past two decades and wishes them all the best in
their future endeavours.
Question put and passed.
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BHAVAN AUSTRALIA (Formal Business)
Mr Moselmane moved, according to notice:
1.
That this House notes that:
(a)
Bhavan Australia held its Interfaith Meeting for 2012 at the Parliament of New South
Wales to remember Mahatma Ghandi on his 64th Martyrdom Anniversary,
(b)
on the evening of 30 January 1948, Mahatama Ghandi met his death after he was shot three
times in the chest,
(c)
in the presence of the Consul General of India, His Excellency Mr. Amit Dasgupta, many
distinguished members of Parliament and community representatives, the President of
Bhavan Australia, Mr Gambhir Watts, asked all to remember Mahatma Ghandi on his 64th
Martyrdom Anniversary,
(d)
Mahatma Ghandi was an extraordinary man, a man considered by millions to be the father
of India and a symbol of hope and peace, and
(e)
Mahatma Ghandi's philosophy of non-violent resistance and peace between faiths remains
relevant to millions in this 21st century world.
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That this House congratulates the President of Bhavan Australia, Mr Gambhir Watts, and all
Indian Australians on the occasion of the remembrance of Mahatma Ghandi's 64th Martyrdom
Anniversary.
Question put and passed.
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MR HASSAN GHANEM (Formal Business)
Mr Moselmane moved, according to notice:
1.
2.
That this House notes that:
(a)
Mr Hassan Ghanem passed away in Sydney on Wednesday 15 February 2012 at the age of
82 after a battle with cancer,
(b)
Mr Ghanem has left behind his 80 year old wife, Mrs Wadad Ghanem, his two children
Anis Ghanem and Samir Ghanem, and five grand children, all of whom are high academic
and professional achievers,
(c)
Mr and Mrs Ghanem migrated to Australia in December of 1987 to join their children and
live in Australia,
(d)
Mr Ghanem worked as a tile maker and his son, Mr Anis Ghanem, describes him as an
honest individual, a tireless worker and a dedicated family man loved and respected by all,
(e)
Mr Anis Ghanem, Mr Ghanem's eldest son, served as the Honorary Secretary to the Melkite
Catholic Eparchy of Australia and New Zealand and worked closely with His Grace
Archbishop Darwich,
(f)
Mr Anis Ghanem, now an Arabic interpreter in the Supreme Court of New South Wales
and the High Court of Australia, is a former Editor in Chief of the Sydney based El Telegraph newspaper and was a broadcaster and journalist for SBS Arabic radio, and
(g)
prior to his arrival in Sydney from Lebanon in 1984, Mr Anis Ghanem was appointed as
media advisor to the Speaker of the Lebanese National Assembly, worked as Editor for two
Lebanese daily news papers, Anwar and Alsafir, and was Chief Political Correspondent to
these papers in the Lebanese National Parliament.
That this House express its condolences to Anis, Samir and the Ghanem family on the passing of
Mr Hassan Ghanem.
Question put and passed.
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ORDER FOR PAPERS—WORKCOVER PROSECUTIONS (Formal Business)
Mr Shoebridge moved, according to notice: That, under standing order 52, there be laid upon the table of
the House within 7 days of the date of passing of this resolution any document created since 1 January
2011 in the possession, custody or control of the Minister for Finance, the Department of Finance and
Services or the WorkCover Authority referring to any directive or memorandum to and or from
WorkCover in relation to a review or audit of WorkCover prosecutions and any document which records
or refers to the production of documents as a result of this order of the House.
Question put and passed.
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INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY (Formal Business)
Ms Ficarra moved, according to notice:
1.
2.
That this House acknowledges that:
(a)
on Thursday 8 March 2012, UN Women Australia will celebrate International Women's
Day,
(b)
although women have made significant strides toward greater social and economic equality
throughout the world, 70 per cent of the world's poor are women,
(c)
this year's theme for International Women's Day is economic empowerment,
(d)
economic empowerment means increasing women's access to quality education,
employment and land ownership that can lead to greater gender inclusion, sustainable
economic wealth, and lasting prosperity,
(e)
female market vendors in the Pacific are some of the most marginalised groups in society,
working in unsafe and unsanitary conditions,
(f)
women comprise 85 per cent of all market vendors, of which 75 per cent travel from rural
areas to sell their merchandise,
(g)
many women will also return home after a weekend in a marketplace without enough
money to feed their family,
(h)
a 2012 study conducted by the World Bank shows that eliminating barriers that
discriminate against women has the potential to increase a country's productivity by 25 per
cent, in addition to enhancing economic efficiency and improving developmental outcomes,
and
(i)
UN Women Australia is working with female market vendors, market operators, and local
government to improve marketplace conditions, provide education, and advocate for the
rights and safety of women.
That this House recognises the fine work undertaken by UN Women Australia in promoting the
advancement of women, and thanks them for its commitment to women's rights and the betterment
of our society.
Question put and passed.
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NRL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE INITIATIVE (Formal Business)
Ms Ficarra moved, according to notice:
1.
That this House notes that:
(a)
on 26 February 2012, the Honourable Graham Annesley MP, Minister for Sport and
Recreation, announced a new partnership with the National Rugby League (NRL) to
eliminate domestic violence against women,
(b)
the campaign against domestic violence will be supported through an informative DVD
entitled 'Change Your Ways' featuring various prominent sports stars, including Gorden
Tallis and Clint Newton,
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3.
(c)
this production aims to build on the previous successes of the Government's 'Tackling
Violence' program, which utilised regional rugby league clubs to provide domestic violence
education and training to club players, of which approximately 750 signed a pledge to
refrain from domestic violence,
(d)
the NRL will continue to work closely with the Office of Communities to develop a
training program that includes this DVD to be distributed to over 1,300 clubs across the
country for their own personalised training program, and
(e)
domestic violence is a serious epidemic in Australian society that threatens our family
culture and way of life.
That this House notes that, according to a 2003 study by the Australian Domestic and Family
Violence Clearinghouse:
(a)
23 per cent of women who had ever been married or in a long term relationship experienced
violence by a partner at some time during the relationship,
(b)
42 per cent of women who had been in a previous relationship reported violence by a
previous partner,
(c)
half of women experiencing violence by their current partner experienced more than one
incident of violence,
(d)
12 per cent of women who reported violence by their current partner at some stage during
the relationship said they were currently living in fear,
(e)
women who experienced physical or sexual violence by a partner were increasingly more
likely to experience emotional abuse such as manipulation, isolation or intimidation than
those who had not experienced violence,
(f)
35 per cent of women experienced violence from their partner during periods of separation,
and
(g)
younger women are at a greater risk than older women, with 7.3 per cent of women aged 18
to 24 years having experienced one or more incidents of violence from a current partner in
the previous 12 month period, compared to 1.2 per cent of women aged 55 and over.
That this House congratulates:
(a)
the NRL, particularly Chief Executive Officer David Gallop for his leadership in working
to bring more attention to domestic violence against women,
(b)
the Honourable Graham Annesley MP, Minister for Sport and Recreation, for his
commitment to fostering positive community relations with the sports leaders of New South
Wales, and
(c)
Gorden Tallis and Clint Newton for their roles as NRL ambassadors and their community
outreach to eliminate domestic violence against women.
Question put and passed.
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FATHER ATANASIO GONELLI (Formal Business)
Ms Ficarra moved, according to notice:
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That this House notes with sadness that, on Sunday 26 February 2012, Father Atanasio Gonelli
passed away.
2.
That this House notes that:
2.
(a)
over one thousand people, including the Honourable Victor Dominello MP, Minister for
Communities and Citizenship; the Honourable Marie Ficarra MLC, Parliamentary
Secretary to the Premier; and Mrs Franca Arena AM, former member of the Legislative
Council attended Father Atanasio’s funeral held at St Fiacre's Church, Leichhardt,
(b)
Mr Giuseppe Fin OAM, co-founder of the Italian Committee for Assistance (CO.AS.IT)
and the Patron of the Father Atanasio Gonelli Charitable Fund Inc, gave the eulogy which
outlined Father Atanasio Gonelli’s 61 years of dedication to the Catholic Church and
devotion to serving the community,
(c)
Father Atanasio Gonelli was born in Catognano village in the province of Massa Carrara,
Tuscany on 11 February 1923, and was baptized with the name of Luigi,
(d)
at 12 years of age, Father Atanasio Gonelli entered the diocesan seminary, on 8 September
1940 he joined an order of Capuchins Fathers and on 1 March 1947 he was ordained a
priest at Reggio Emilia,
(e)
for the next two to three years in Italy, Father Atanasio Gonelli conducted welfare activities
to help sick people in hospitals,
(f)
at the end of 1949, Father Atanasio Gonelli left Italy and settled in Australia to start his
apostolate work in Sydney helping new young Italian emigrants in Australia,
(g)
in 1961, Father Atanasio Gonelli started an Italian radio program on Radio 2SM and
founded the Italian newspaper 'La Fiamma', holding the position of Director for several
years,
(h)
in 1964, Father Atanasio Gonelli launched the first course to teach the Italian language to
Italian children at Annadale, Brookvale, Liverpool and Blacktown,
(i)
in 1968, Father Atanasio Gonelli was co-founder of CO.AS.IT and was spiritual director of
almost every Italian association of saints, military, regional and cultural arts group in New
South Wales,
(j)
on 8 September 2011, the Father Atanasio Gonelli Charitable Fund Inc. was officially
launched by the Honourable Victor Dominello MP, Minister for Citizenship and
Communities, and
(k)
in 2011, Father Atanasio Gonelli celebrated 61 years of service and was presented with a
Papal certificate through the Apostolic Nunzio in Australia commending his service and a
congratulatory letter from His Eminence, Cardinal George Pell.
That this House acknowledges the enormous contribution Father Atanasio Gonelli made to
Australian society and his years of devotion to the Italian Australian community and the Catholic
Church.
Question put and passed.
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2012 ALAN MCGILVRAY SCHOLARSHIP (Formal Business)
Ms Ficarra moved, according to notice:
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2.
That this House notes that:
(a)
on 26 February 2012, the Honourable Graham Annesley MP, Minister for Sport and
Recreation, awarded the 2012 Alan McGilvray Scholarship to Kurtis Patterson and Katie
Mack during a reception at the Sydney Cricket Ground,
(b)
the McGilvray scholarship is a very competitive award honouring the late great broadcaster
Alan McGilvray AM MBE, former New South Wales Sheffield Shield player and captain,
(c)
this scholarship is awarded annually to one male and one female cricketer between 17 and
19 years of age from a field of players who compete at the state level,
(d)
Kurtis Patterson, aged 18 of Hurstville, was selected as the male recipient, and recently
became the youngest batsman to score a century in the Sheffield Shield, showing promising
signs of a developing into a top order batsman, and
(e)
Katie Mack, aged 18 of Bankstown, was selected as the female recipient, and was part of
the New South Wales team that dominated the Under 18 Female National Championships,
and has developed into a formidable right-arm leg spin bowler.
That this House congratulates Kurtis Patterson and Katie Mack for their achievement in the sport
of cricket, and recognizes their commitment to one day represent Australia at the international
level.
Question put and passed.
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PAPER—TABLED BY MINISTER
Mr Gay, according to the Annual Reports (Statutory Bodies) Act 1984, tabled a report of Chipping
Norton Lake Authority for year ended 30 June 2011.
Ordered: That the report be printed.
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NOTICES OF MOTIONS
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DISALLOWANCE OF STATUTORY RULE—GAMING MACHINES AMENDMENT (LIA
EXEMPTION FOR CERTAIN CLUBS) REGULATION 2012
Question: That the motion of Dr Kaye proceed as business of the House—put and passed.
Dr Kaye moved: That the matter proceed forthwith.
Question put and passed.
Dr Kaye then moved, according to notice: That, under section 41 of the Interpretation Act 1987, this
House disallows the Gaming Machines Amendment (LIA Exemption for Certain Clubs) Regulation 2012,
published on the NSW Legislation Website on 20 January 2012, and tabled in this House on 14 February
2012.
Debate ensued.
Question put.
The House divided.
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Ayes 5
Ms Barham *
Mr Buckingham
Ms Faehrmann
Dr Kaye
Mr Shoebridge *
* Tellers
Noes 30
Mr Ajaka
Mr Blair
Mr Clarke
Mr Colless
Ms Cotsis
Ms Cusack
Mr Donnelly
Ms Fazio *
Ms Ficarra
Mr Foley
Mr Gallacher
Miss Gardiner
Mr Gay
Mr Khan
Mr Lynn
Mr MacDonald
Mrs Maclaren-Jones
Mr Mason-Cox
Mrs Mitchell
Mr Moselmane
Mrs Pavey
Dr Phelps *
Mr Primrose
Mr Roozendaal
Mr Searle
Mr Secord
Ms Sharpe
Mr Veitch
Ms Westwood
Mr Whan
* Tellers
Question resolved in the negative.
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SUSPENSION OF STANDING AND SESSIONAL ORDERS—ORDER FOR PAPERS—STAR
CASINO
On the President calling on the Clerk to read the order of the day, Mr Whan 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. 522 outside the order of precedence relating to an order
for papers regarding Star Casino be called on forthwith.
Debate ensued.
Question put and passed.
Mr Whan then moved: That private members' business item no. 522 outside the order of precedence be
called on forthwith.
Question put and passed.
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ORDER FOR PAPERS—STAR CASINO
Mr Whan moved, according to notice: 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 26
March 2011, in the possession, custody or control of the Premier, the Department of Premier and Cabinet,
the Minister for Gaming, Racing, Hospitality and the Arts, the NSW Office of Liquor, Gaming and
Racing or the Independent Liquor and Gaming Authority:
(a)
all correspondence relating to the Star Casino,
(b)
all records of phone conversations including text messages between Ministers, Ministerial Staff
and their agencies relating to the Star Casino, and
(c)
any document which records or refers to the production of documents as a result of this order of
the House.
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Debate ensued.
Question put.
The House divided.
Ayes 19
Ms Barham
Mr Buckingham
Ms Cotsis
Mr Donnelly
Ms Faehrmann
Ms Fazio *
Mr Foley
Dr Kaye
Mr Moselmane
Mr Primrose
Mr Roozendaal
Mr Searle
Mr Secord
Ms Sharpe
Mr Shoebridge
Mr Veitch
Ms Voltz *
Ms Westwood
Mr Whan
* Tellers
Noes 20
Mr Ajaka
Mr Blair
Mr Borsak
Mr Brown
Mr Clarke
Mr Colless *
Ms Cusack
Ms Ficarra
Mr Gallacher
Miss Gardiner
Mr Gay
Mr Khan
Mr Lynn
Mr MacDonald
Mrs Maclaren-Jones
Mr Mason-Cox
Mrs Mitchell
Mrs Pavey
Mr Pearce
Dr Phelps *
* Tellers
Question resolved in the negative.
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MESSAGE FROM THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY—MARINE POLLUTION BILL 2011
The President reported the following message from the Legislative Assembly:
Mr PRESIDENT
The Legislative Assembly having this day agreed to the Bill with the long title “An Act to protect the
State’s marine and coastal environment from pollution by oil and certain other marine pollutants
discharged from ships; to repeal the Marine Pollution Act 1987; and for other purposes” returns the bill to
the Legislative Council without amendment.
Legislative Assembly
7 March 2012
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SHELLEY HANCOCK
Speaker
UNPROCLAIMED LEGISLATION
According to standing order, Mr Gallacher tabled a list of unproclaimed legislation as at 6 March 2012.
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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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MINISTERIAL STATEMENT
Mr Gallacher made a ministerial statement concerning the death of Senior Constable David Rixon.
Mr Foley also addressed the House.
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PRIVILEGES COMMITTEE—CITIZEN’S RIGHT OF REPLY (Mrs Julie Passas)
Mr Khan moved, according to notice: That the House adopt Report No. 59 of the Privileges Committee,
entitled “Citizen’s Right of Reply (Mrs Julie Passas)”, dated February 2012.
Debate ensued.
Question put and passed.
According to standing order, the response of Mrs Julie Passas was incorporated in Hansard.
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MENTAL HEALTH COMMISSION BILL 2011
Order of the day read for resumption of the interrupted debate of the question on the motion of Mr
Gallacher: That this bill be now read a second time.
Debate resumed.
Question put and passed.
Bill read a second time.
The Deputy President (Mr Green) left the Chair and the House sat as a committee of the whole for
consideration of this bill.
The committee reported the bill with amendments.
The House adopted the report.
Standing orders having been suspended Wednesday 15 February 2012—
Bill, on motion of Mrs Pavey (on behalf of Mr Gallacher), read a third time.
Bill returned to the Legislative Assembly with the following amendments in which the concurrence of the
Legislative Assembly was requested:
MENTAL HEALTH COMMISSION BILL 2011
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Schedule of the amendments referred to in the Legislative Assembly’s message of 7 March 2012.
No. 1
Page 8, clause 14 (1). Insert after line 3:
(a)
progress of the preparation of the draft strategic plan,
No. 2
Page 8, clause 14 (1). Insert after line 6:
(c) the funding of mental health services in New South Wales.
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MESSAGES FROM THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY
The Deputy President (Mrs Mitchell) reported the following message from the Legislative Assembly:
(1)
Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Amendment (Change of Name) Bill 2012
Mr PRESIDENT
The Legislative Assembly having this day passed a Bill with the long title “An Act to amend the Births,
Deaths and Marriages Registration Act 1995 in relation to change of name restrictions for certain persons;
and for other purposes” presents the bill to the Legislative Council for its concurrence.
Legislative Assembly
7 March 2012
SHELLEY HANCOCK
Speaker
Bill, on motion of Mr Clarke (on behalf of Mr Gallacher), read a first time and ordered to be printed.
Mr Clarke moved, according to contingent notice: 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.
Question put and passed.
Ordered: That the second reading of the bill stand an order of the day for a later hour of the sitting.
The Deputy President (Mrs Mitchell) further reported the following message from the Legislative
Assembly:
(2)
Criminal Case Conferencing Trial Repeal Bill 2011
Mr PRESIDENT
The Legislative Assembly having this day agreed to the Bill with the long title “An Act to repeal the
Criminal Case Conferencing Trial Act 2008 and to make provision consequent on that repeal” returns the
bill to the Legislative Council without amendment.
Legislative Assembly
7 March 2012
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SHELLEY HANCOCK
Speaker
CRIMES AMENDMENT (CONSORTING AND ORGANISED CRIME) BILL 2012
On the order of the day being read, Mr Clarke (on behalf of Mr Gallacher) moved: That this bill be now
read a second time.
Leave granted for the mover's second reading speech to be incorporated in Hansard.
Debate ensued.
Question put.
The House divided.
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Ayes 31
Mr Ajaka
Mr Blair
Mr Borsak
Mr Brown
Mr Clarke
Mr Colless
Ms Cotsis
Ms Cusack
Mr Donnelly
Ms Fazio *
Ms Ficarra
Miss Gardiner
Mr Gay
Mr Green
Mr Khan
Mr MacDonald
Mrs Maclaren-Jones
Mr Mason-Cox
Mrs Mitchell
Mr Moselmane
Mrs Pavey
Mr Pearce
Dr Phelps *
Mr Primrose
Mr Searle
Mr Secord
Ms Sharpe
Mr Veitch
Ms Voltz
Ms Westwood
Mr Whan
* Tellers
Noes 5
Ms Barham
Mr Buckingham *
Ms Faehrmann
Dr Kaye
Mr Shoebridge *
* Tellers
Question resolved in the affirmative.
Bill read a second time.
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According to sessional order, proceedings interrupted at 10.00 pm for adjournment.
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The House continued to sit.
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The President left the Chair and the House sat as a committee of the whole for consideration of this bill.
The committee reported the bill without amendment.
The House adopted the report.
Standing orders having been suspended Wednesday 15 February 2012—
Bill, on motion of Mr Clarke, read a third time.
Bill returned to the Legislative Assembly without amendment.
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ADJOURNMENT
Mr Gay moved: That this House do now adjourn.
Debate ensued.
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Leave granted for Ms Cusack to incorporate in Hansard a list of case studies relating to National Green
Jobs Corps.
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Question put and passed.
The House adjourned at 10.56 pm until Thursday 8 March 2012 at 9.30 am.
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ATTENDANCE
All members present, except Revd Mr Nile.
David Blunt
Clerk of the Parliaments
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Authorised by the Parliament of New South Wales