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FIRST SESSION OF THE FIFTY-FOURTH PARLIAMENT
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No. 33
TUESDAY 13 NOVEMBER 2007
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GOVERNMENT BUSINESS
ORDERS OF THE DAY—
1
Crimes (Forensic Procedures) Amendment Bill; resumption of the adjourned debate, on the motion of Mr
Campbell, “That this bill be now agreed to in principle” (introduced 24 October 2007— Mr George).
2
Electricity Supply Amendment (Offences) Bill; resumption of the adjourned debate, on the motion of Mr
Rees, “That this bill be now agreed to in principle” (introduced 27 June 2007—Mr George).
3
Renewable Energy (New South Wales) Bill; resumption of the adjourned debate, on the motion of Mr
Koperberg, “That this bill be now agreed to in principle” (introduced 27 June 2007—Ms Goward).
4
War Memorial Legislation Amendment (Increased Penalties) Bill; resumption of the adjourned debate, on
the motion of Mr Campbell, “That this bill be now agreed to in principle” (introduced 30 May 2007;
resumed 5 June 2007—Mr Ashton).
5
Surveillance Devices Bill; resumption of the adjourned debate, on the motion of Mr Campbell, “That this
bill be now agreed to in principle” (introduced 6 November 2007—Mr George).
6
Murray-Darling Basin Amendment Bill; resumption of the adjourned debate, on the motion of Mr
Koperberg, “That this bill be now agreed to in principle” (introduced 6 November 2007—Mr George).
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7
Assisted Reproductive Technology Bill; resumption of the adjourned debate, on the motion of Ms
Meagher, “That this bill be now agreed to in principle” (introduced 7 November 2007—Mrs Skinner).
8
Consumer Claims Amendment Bill; resumption of the adjourned debate, on the motion of Ms Burney,
“That this bill be now agreed to in principle” (introduced 7 November 2007—Mr George).
9
Coal Acquisition Legislation Repeal Bill; resumption of the adjourned debate, on the motion of Mr Rees,
“That this bill be now agreed to in principle” (introduced 7 November 2007—Mr Maguire).
10
Police Amendment Bill; resumption of the adjourned debate, on the motion of Mr Campbell, “That this
bill be now agreed to in principle” (introduced 7 November 2007—Mr Piccoli).
11
Community Justice Centres Amendment Bill; resumption of the adjourned debate, on the motion of Mr
Campbell, “That this bill be now agreed to in principle” (introduced 9 November 2007—Mr Maguire).
12
Budget Estimates and related papers 2007-2008; resumption of the interrupted debate, on the motion of
Mr Aquilina, “That this House take note of the Budget Estimates and related papers 2007-2008” (moved
21 June 2007; resumed 27 June 2007, 28 June 2007, 17 October 2007, 19 October 2007, 7 November
2007).
GENERAL BUSINESS
ORDERS OF THE DAY (for Bills)—
1
Government Schools (Infrastructure Register) Bill; resumption of the adjourned debate, on the motion of
Mr Stoner, “That this bill be now agreed to in principle” (notice 10 May 2007; introduced 7 June 2007;
resumed 27 September 2007, 25 October 2007, 8 November 2007—Mr George).
2
University of Technology (Kuring-gai Campus) Bill; resumption of the adjourned debate, on the motion
of Mr O'Farrell, “That this bill be now agreed to in principle” (notice 19 June 2007; introduced 28 June
2007—Mr Whan).
3
Parliamentary Electorates and Elections Amendment (Truth in Advertising) Bill; resumption of the
interrupted debate, on the motion of Mr Page, “That this bill be now agreed to in principle” (notice 26
June 2007; introduced 28 June 2007; resumed 25 October 2007—Mr Baird speaking).
4
Royal Rehabilitation Centre Sydney Site Protection Bill; resumption of the adjourned debate, on the
motion of Mr Roberts, “That this bill be now agreed to in principle” (notice 27 June 2007; introduced 28
June 2007 and 27 September 2007—Mr Tripodi).
5
Liquor Amendment (Small Bars and Restaurants) Bill; resumption of the adjourned debate, on the motion
of Ms Moore, “That this bill be now agreed to in principle” (notice 25 September 2007; introduced 27
September 2007—Mr Tripodi).
6
Channel 7 Former Epping Site Protection Bill; resumption of the adjourned debate, on the motion of Mr
Smith, “That this bill be now agreed to in principle” (notice 27 June 2007; introduced 27 September 2007
and 18 October 2007—Mr Tripodi).
7
Animals (Regulation of Sale) Bill; resumption of the adjourned debate, on the motion of Ms Moore,
“That this bill be now agreed to in principle” (notice 27 June 2007; introduced 18 October 2007—Mr
Tripodi).
8
Roads Amendment (Lane Cove Tunnel Filtration) Bill; resumption of the adjourned debate, on the motion
of Mr Roberts, “That this bill be now agreed to in principle” (notice 27 June 2007, introduced 18 October
2007 and 25 October 2007—Mr Tripodi).
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9
Transport Administration Amendment (CountryLink Pensioner Booking Fee Abolition) Bill; resumption
of the adjourned debate, on the motion of Ms Berejiklian, “That this bill be now agreed to in principle”
(notice 28 June 2007; introduced 25 October 2007—Mr Tripodi).
ORDER OF THE DAY (General Order)—
1
Government Election Promises; resumption of the interrupted debate, on the motion of Mr O'Farrell—
That this House notes the Government’s cynical abandonment of election promises.
(Notice 9 May 2007; moved 8 November 2007—Mr Ashton speaking).
NOTICES OF MOTIONS (General Notices)—
1
Mr HUMPHRIES to move—
That this House:
(1)
Notes the devastating impact of the current drought on the mental health of people in rural New
South Wales, particularly young men.
(2)
Calls on the Government to recognise this epidemic and provide adequate resources to curb the
increasing suicide rate in rural New South Wales.
(Notice given 9 May 2007)
2
Mr STOKES to move—
That this House:
(1)
Notes that the Currawong Retreat in Pittwater is threatened by development which could destroy
its unique cultural, environmental and historic values.
(2)
Notes that Currawong is not currently being considered by the Heritage Council of New South
Wales for recommendation for inclusion on the State Heritage Register.
(3)
Calls on the Minister for Planning to take urgent action to place Currawong on the State Heritage
Register.
(Notice given 9 May 2007)
3
Mr WHAN to move—
That this House:
(1)
Notes that at the 2007 State election, voters in the Monaro electorate expressed strong concern
about the Federal Government’s unfair industrial relations changes.
(2)
Notes particularly that workers in regional and rural communities are disadvantaged by these
changes and are already having their entitlements and rights eroded.
(3)
Rejects the Federal Government’s pre-election decision to enhance protection through “no
disadvantage” tests.
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(4)
Recognises that only through State Governments and the election of a Federal ALP Government
will workers’ and families’ working conditions be properly protected.
(Notice given 9 May 2007)
4
Ms GOWARD to move—
That this House:
(1)
Notes that under current conditions, the city of Goulburn’s water supply is estimated to be fourteen
months.
(2)
Commends the people of Goulburn for their strict adherence to level 5 water restrictions for the
past two years.
(3)
Notes the Government’s election commitment to provide up to half of the funding for an
emergency pipeline.
(4)
Notes the financial difficulties anticipated by the Goulburn Mulwaree Shire Council.
(5)
Calls on the Government to fully fund this pipeline to ensure that Goulburn has a guaranteed
minimum supply of water.
(Notice given 9 May 2007)
5
Mr BAIRD to move—
That this House:
(1)
Notes the Government’s broken promise to the people of Manly in relation to the Spit Bridge and
their dishonesty with respect to the past two elections.
(2)
Notes the Government’s position in relation to this project was flawed from the outset.
(3)
Notes that a Freedom of Information application request lodged on 7 February 2007 on the Spit
Bridge remains outstanding today, 91 days later, and not answered prior to the recent State
election.
(4)
Calls on the Government to adopt the Opposition’s Northern Beaches integrated transport plan as a
priority.
(Notice given 9 May 2007)
6
Mr SMITH to move—
That this House:
(1)
Notes that the new Epping Railway Station has been shown to be badly designed, with the
escalators malfunctioning on 7 May 2007 and no alternative stairway access to the platforms.
(2)
Notes that pedestrians no longer have access from Beecroft Road to Langston Place using the ramp
on the older footbridge.
(3)
Condemns the Government for its lack of consultation and planning of the new Epping Railway
Station.
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(4)
Calls upon the Minister for Transport to immediately re-open the old Epping station concourse,
and upgrade the new Epping Railway Station to make it more accessible to the public .
(Notice given 9 May 2007)
7
Mr PROVEST to move—
That this House:
(1)
Notes the overwhelming support of the Tweed community, as expressed at the March 24 State
election, for Community Option ‘C’ of the Pacific Highway upgrade at Sexton Hill in the Tweed.
(2)
Condemns the Government’s insistence on pursuing Option ‘B’, known locally as “B-Doubles
Option B”, despite massive local opposition and a similar price tag.
(3)
Calls on the Government to accept Community Option ‘C’ and expedite construction of this option
before further lives are lost on this shameful highway black spot.
(Notice given 9 May 2007)
8
Mr O’DEA to move—
That this House:
(1)
Notes the significant efforts of Ku-ring-gai Council in 2006 to comply with State Government
requirements for increased densities in residential and town centre areas.
(2)
Calls on the Government to immediately:
(a)
Exempt Ku-ring-gai from SEPP 53; and
(b)
Consider Ku-ring-gai Council’s proposed conservation zones for gazettal.
(Notice given 9 May 2007)
9
Mr WHAN to move—
That this House notes the result of the 2007 State election.
(Notice given 9 May 2007)
10 Mr R.C. WILLIAMS to move—
That this House:
(1)
Notes continuing downturn in the housing market and the subsequent damaging effects on the
NSW economy as a result of excessive costs to land development due to the imposition of the
Government’s infrastructure levy in suburbs such as Kellyville and Rouse Hill.
(2)
Notes the struggle of small business operators such as bricklayers, concreters, electricians and
other building associated tradesmen throughout Western Sydney, directly affected by a depleted
housing market, with no certainty of continuing work and the negative effect it will have on
employment.
(3)
Calls upon the Minister for Planning to immediately review the impost of infrastructure levies
imposed on the North and Southwest development areas of Sydney, which are hindering the
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orderly development of housing and most of all imposing hardship on working families wishing to
purchase a home.
(Notice given 9 May 2007)
11 Mr DRAPER to move—
That this House:
(1)
Notes the community consultation part of the Vision 20/20 consultancy process looking at future
education delivery in Tamworth has concluded, with a recommendation to build a new school for
special purposes on a greenfield site.
(2)
Notes that the consultants will return to Tamworth on 25 and 26 May 2007 to present their final
recommendations to school principals, the broader community and the reference panel.
(3)
Calls on the Government to include funds to construct a new Bullimbal school in the next State
budget.
(Notice given 9 May 2007)
12 Mr J.D. WILLIAMS to move—
That this House calls on the Government to waive fixed water charges for all NSW irrigators.
(Notice given 9 May 2007)
13 Mr STONER to move—
That this House:
(1)
Notes the serious incidence of juvenile crime in regional and rural areas; and
(2)
Calls on the Government to amend current ineffective juvenile offender legislation.
(Notice given 9 May 2007)
14 Ms HODGKINSON to move—
That this House:
(1)
Notes that the Hay Mobile Children’s Service offers a valuable range of childcare services within
250 kilometres of Hay and that its staff travel about 15,000 kilometres each month.
(2)
Notes with concern that Government funding for this service is inadequate to meet the increased
costs of fuel and wages.
(3)
Notes its concern that many of the more than 20 mobile children’s services in NSW are in a
similar precarious financial situation because of inadequate funding by the Government.
(4)
Calls on the Government to urgently change the funding formula for mobile children’s services in
NSW to allow them to continue to provide these important services to isolated residents in rural
NSW.
(Notice given 9 May 2007)
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15 Mr HAZZARD to move—
That this House:
(1)
Notes the urgent need for a new Northern Beaches hospital to be constructed and brought into
service.
(2)
Notes the delay in preliminary planning for clinical services at the proposed new Northern
Beaches Hospital.
(3)
Calls on the Government to immediately commit to a timetable for construction of the new
Northern Beaches Hospital.
(4)
Congratulates the staff of Manly Hospital and Mona Vale Hospital for continuing to provide health
services as both hospitals have been run down by the Government’s under funding.
(Notice given 9 May 2007)
16 Mr CONSTANCE to move—
That this House:
(1)
Notes that a third of respite beds available to people with disabilities in New South Wales are
blocked and that statistics released by the Department of Ageing, Disability and Home Care reveal
a significant and increasing level of unmet demand for disability housing across the State.
(2)
Calls on the Minister for Disability Services to publish, on a quarterly basis, the waiting lists for
respite care and supported accommodation.
(Notice given 9 May 2007)
17 Mr FRASER to move—
That this House condemns the Government for the rising road toll in regional New South Wales.
(Notice given 9 May 2007)
18 Ms BEREJIKLIAN to move—
That this House:
(1)
Notes there will be a total of 48 aboveground road changes associated with the Lane Cove Tunnel
Project.
(2)
Calls on the Government to produce a timetable as to when each of these changes will occur.
(Notice given 9 May 2007)
19 Ms HODGKINSON to move—
That this House:
(1)
Notes that the roadway across the Zouch Street Railway Bridge in Young is continually failing
because of the flexing of the bridge structure forcing the Roads and Traffic Authority to carry out
repairs every two to three months.
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(2)
Expresses its concern that the Roads and Traffic Authority has been unable to come to an
agreement with State Rail about permanently fixing this problem.
(3)
Calls on the Minister for Roads and the Minister for Transport to direct their departments to
achieve an immediate solution to this interdepartmental squabble.
(4)
Notes that until this bridge is repaired it will continue to be a traffic hazard for all vehicles and
particularly heavy transport using the Olympic Highway through Young.
(Notice given 9 May 2007)
20 Mr ROBERTS to move—
That this House:
(1)
Endorses the campaign by Mums and Dads Against Stacks (MADAS), Residents Against
Polluting Stacks (RAPS), the Lane Cove Tunnel Action Group (LCTAG), Professor Ray Kearney
OAM and the Opposition to filter all road tunnels in New South Wales to ensure the health and
well being of local residents.
(2)
Calls upon the Government to take positive and immediate action to install clean air filters on the
Lane Cove and M5 East Tunnels.
(Notice given 9 May 2007)
21 Mr CANSDELL to move—
That this House:
(1)
Notes the dire state of hospital services in the Clarence electorate, with local doctor Alan Tyson
describing the Grafton Base Hospital as “clinically unsafe”.
(2)
Condemns the Government for failing to keep its $7M 2003 election promise to upgrade Grafton
Hospital.
(3)
Calls on the Government to commit to its $7M Grafton Base Hospital operating theatre promise.
(4)
Calls on the Government to upgrade both Maclean and Grafton Accident and Emergency
Departments.
(Notice given 9 May 2007)
22 Mr MAGUIRE to move—
That this House:
(1)
Notes that patients from Tumut, Adelong, Batlow, Tumbarumba and Gundagai who are suffering
from renal failure are required to travel thousands of kilometres per month to access renal dialysis.
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(2)
Calls on NSW Health to establish a renal dialysis service in Tumut.
(Notice given 9 May 2007)
23 Mrs SKINNER to move—
That this House:
(1)
Notes that there are tens of thousands of people still waiting for surgery in our hospitals.
(2)
Condemns the Government for trying to hide the true extent of unmet demand.
(3)
Condemns the Government for failing to provide staff with the resources and support to treat their
patients.
(Notice given 9 May 2007)
24 Ms HODGKINSON to move—
That this House:
(1)
Notes the need for the community of Woodstock to reopen a disused well as an emergency water
supply because of the continuing severity of the drought.
(2)
Notes that Woodstock has been on level 5 water restrictions since 2 January 2007.
(3)
Calls on the Government to provide urgent funding to Cowra Shire Council to reopen this well.
(Notice given 9 May 2007)
25 Mr HUMPHRIES to move—
That this House:
(1)
Notes that the Government has failed to properly legislate to allow 44 local councils to fairly,
legally and simply rate rural entities following the recognised separation of water from land for
rating purposes in 2004.
(2)
Notes that the 2005 Department of Local Government Rating Option (No. 5) supporting sub
categorisation of individual farmland property according to intensity of land use, was not enacted
despite unanimous support.
(3)
Calls on the Government to:
(a)
as a matter of urgency, amend the Local Government Act expedite local government ability
to underwrite their rate income;
(b)
ensure all councils affected are supported by a full general valuation;
(c)
accept full responsibility for subsequent legal challenges resulting from legislating in this
area; and
(d)
fully compensate local government affected by loss of income as a result of any adjustment.
(Notice given 9 May 2007)
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26 Ms JUDGE to move—
That this House:
(1)
Congratulates the NSW Police for their hard work and commitment to fighting crime in NSW.
(2)
Notes the latest report from the Bureau of Crime Statistics, which reveals that in the two years
leading up to December 2006 crime has either fallen or remained stable in 16 of the 17 major
crime categories.
(3)
Congratulates the Government and the Minister for Police in the fight against crime.
(4)
Thanks the Government for the new police station planned for Burwood Local Area Command on
behalf of community in the Strathfield electorate.
(Notice given 9 May 2007)
27 Ms HODGKINSON to move—
That this House:
(1)
Notes that the introduction of 24 hour policing in Cowra has been strongly sought by the
community of Cowra.
(2)
Expresses its concern that the policing needs of Cowra have been ignored by the Government.
(3)
Calls on the Government to immediately introduce 24 hour policing in Cowra.
(Notice given 9 May 2007)
28 Mr MAGUIRE to move—
That this House:
(1)
Notes the urgent need for new hospitals in Wagga Wagga and Tumut and a Multipurpose Services
Centre in Batlow.
(2)
Calls on the Government to expedite all plans with appropriate funding to ensure that the three
projects are commenced.
(Notice given 9 May 2007)
29 Mr J.D. WILLIAMS to move—
That this House calls on the Government to continue to waive Western Lands lease charges during this
continuing drought.
(Notice given 9 May 2007)
30 Ms HODGKINSON to move—
That this House:
(1)
Notes with concern that only 17 of the 47 classrooms at Cowra High School are air-conditioned
despite the fact that Cowra meets all of the criteria for inclusion in the Air Cooling Program.
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(2)
Calls on the Government to ensure that all teaching spaces in Cowra High School are airconditioned before the start of the 2007-08 summer.
(Notice given 9 May 2007)
31 Mr MAGUIRE to move—
That this House:
(1)
Notes that Police in the Cootamundra Local Area Command, which includes Tumut, are required
to oversight and transport prisoners who have been charged.
(2)
Calls on the Minister for Corrective Services to extend the Department’s custodial service to
Tumut, freeing up Police to carry out pro-active policing in the Tumut area.
(Notice given 10 May 2007)
32 Mrs HANCOCK to move—
That this House:
(1)
Notes the concerns of South Coast residents regarding the dangerous intersection of Island Point
Road and the Princes Highway.
(2)
Notes the inadequacy of crash cameras and mobile signboards erected at the intersection to resolve
the problems at the location.
(3)
Calls on the Minister for Roads to recognise the accident and fatality history at the site and
urgently provide funds to the Roads and Traffic Authority in order that an appropriate intersection
upgrade can occur.
(Notice given 10 May 2007)
33 Mr BAUMANN to move—
That this House:
(1)
Notes with concern the zoning plan for the Port Stephens/Great Lakes marine park boundaries
which came into effect on the 21 April 2007 with only token community consultation.
(2)
Condemns the Government for using the marine park as political leverage to gain Greens Party
preferences in the 2007 State election.
(3)
Calls on the Government to:
(a)
Initiate a full and public review of the operational and zoning plans for the Port Stephens/
Great Lakes Marine Park;
(b)
Require that the Minister for Primary Industries take community submissions into account;
(c)
Expedite the provision of proper voluntary buyouts; and
(d)
Recognise that the marine park creation process should be halted.
(Notice given 10 May 2007)
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34 Mr RICHARDSON to move—
That this House:
(1)
Notes Showground Road, Castle Hill, is congested for more than 12 hours a day, seven days a
week.
(2)
Notes the road is one of the major arteries servicing the burgeoning North-West Sector and is also
intended to be part of the North-West Bus T-Way.
(3)
Notes the Government has provided $9M for Baulkham Hills Shire Council’s controversial eastern
Castle Hill bypass.
(4)
Calls on the Government to prioritise the widening of Showground Road, if necessary before the
construction of the Eastern Castle Hill bypass.
(Notice given 10 May 2007)
35 Ms HODGKINSON to move—
That this House:
(1)
Notes that the 50th Henry Lawson Festival of the Arts will be held at Grenfell on 7-11 June 2007.
(2)
Notes that the festival committee is seeking $20,000 in funding to install plaques to commemorate
the 50th anniversary festival.
(3)
Calls on the Government to assist this important and long standing regional festival by providing
the necessary funding.
(Notice given 10 May 2007)
36 Mr DRAPER to move—
That this House:
(1)
Notes the Government’s pre-election promise to construct a new trade school at the Tamworth
TAFE.
(2)
Notes the commitment to upgrade the light automotive and electro technology sector of the
Tamworth campus.
(3)
Calls on the Government to detail the time frame for both of these projects to commence.
(Notice given 10 May 2007)
37 Mrs HOPWOOD to move—
That this House:
(1)
Acknowledges that public schools provide a wonderful education experience for children in NSW.
(2)
Notes that Brooklyn Public School has only one permanent building on site with the remainder
being dated demountables.
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(3)
Calls on the Government to provide capital works funding to enable construction of permanent and
modern school facilities for the children and staff of this remarkable river school.
(Notice given 10 May 2007)
38 Mr SOURIS to move—
That this House:
(1)
Acknowledges the vast coal mining developments in the Upper Hunter Valley.
(2)
Acknowledges that the State receives almost $400M p.a. from the coal industry in royalties
together with a significant amount of taxation via payroll tax, stamp duty and other taxes.
(3)
Acknowledges that the cumulative impacts of coal mining particularly regarding air quality, noise
and vibration is causing hardship to local residents.
(4)
Acknowledges the existence of thousands of conditions of consent applying to coal mines in the
Upper Hunter Valley.
(5)
Acknowledges there is no Government agency located in the Upper Hunter Valley responsible for
policing, monitoring and arbitrating conditions of consent and alleged breaches of conditions of
consent mine by mine.
(6)
Calls on the Government to establish a full-time staffed office of the Department of Planning and
the Environment Protection Authority to ensure conditions of consent in the mining and other
industries are adhered to and policed, and that alleged breaches of conditions of consent are
monitored and, where appropriate, prosecuted.
(Notice given 10 May 2007)
39 Ms JUDGE to move—
That this House:
(1)
Notes the article by John Garnaut and Matt Wade in the Sydney Morning Herald on Wednesday
25 April 2007, which reveals that the Federal Government is misleading the Australian people
about the amount of money redistributed to the states from the GST, in that the States are receiving
less money than at any other time in the past three decades, receiving only 5.1 per cent of GDP in
2005-2006 compared to 7 per cent two decades ago.
(2)
Notes that the Federal Government has falsely accused the States of failing to provide adequate
services whilst starving the States of money that should be invested in services for the community,
including health care and education.
(3)
Condemns the Federal Government for hoarding money to promote its own political self interest at
the expense of the Australian public.
(Notice given 10 May 2007)
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40 Mr STONER to move—
That this House congratulates Murray’s Craft Brewing Company, based at the Pub With No Beer at
Taylor’s Arm in the Nambucca Valley, for achieving silver medals in the prestigious Australian
International Beer Awards, for its premium beers, Murray’s Nirvana Pale Ale and Murray’s Sassy
Blonde.
(Notice given 10 May 2007)
41 Ms HODGKINSON to move—
That this House:
(1)
Notes the significant need for supported disability accommodation for young adults in Gundagai.
(2)
Calls on the Government to seek expressions of interest from disability service providers to
operate supported disability accommodation in Gundagai.
(Notice given 10 May 2007)
42 Mr PAGE to move—
That this House:
(1)
Condemns the failure of the Government to appoint a Minister for the North Coast.
(2)
Notes that the Government has Ministers for Illawarra, Hunter, Western Sydney, Central Coast
and Redfern Waterloo.
(3)
Calls on the Government to immediately appoint a Minister for the North Coast.
(4)
Calls on the Government to immediately address the infrastructure needs of the North Coast
including the building of the Alstonville bypass.
(Notice given 10 May 2007)
43 Ms HODGKINSON to move—
That this House:
(1)
Notes with concern that on 16 March 2007 a 46 year old truck driver was killed in another
accident on the single carriage section of the Hume Highway at Coolac.
(2)
Notes with concern that while the contracts for the construction of the Coolac bypass have been
let, construction has not yet begun because of delays within the Department of Environment and
Climate Change NSW.
(3)
Calls on the Government to declare the Coolac bypass to be critical infrastructure allowing
construction to begin as soon as possible.
(Notice given 10 May 2007)
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44 Mrs HOPWOOD to move—
That this House:
(1)
Notes that the eastern section of Mount Kuring-gai is isolated with only one road exit onto the
Pacific Highway.
(2)
Notes that Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park surrounds this area of Mount Kuring-gai and wildfires
are a constant danger.
(3)
Calls on the Government to enable a second exit from Mount Kuring-gai onto the F3.
(Notice given 10 May 2007)
45 Mr MAGUIRE to move—
That this House calls on the Minister for Health and the Minister Assisting the Minister for Health
(Mental Health) to fund Sunflower House, an initiative of the Mental Health Fellowship and the
communities of the Riverina.
(Notice given 10 May 2007)
46 Ms HODGKINSON to move—
That this House:
(1)
Notes that Australian Bureau of Statistics data shows that there are sufficient primary school age
children living in the Murrumbateman area to meet the Department of Education criteria for
opening a primary school in Murrumbateman.
(2)
Calls on the Government to open a primary school in Murrumbateman.
(Notice given 10 May 2007)
47 Mr MAGUIRE to move—
That this House calls on the Government to declare Gocup Road, Tumut, a State Road in its entirety and
fund it accordingly.
(Notice given 10 May 2007)
48 Mrs HOPWOOD to move—
That this House:
(1)
Notes National Palliative Care Week.
(2)
Notes the importance of adequate essential palliative care for all who seek it.
(3)
Congratulates the staff of Neringah Hospital for the provision of skilled care for very vulnerable
patients.
(Notice given 29 May 2007)
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49 Mrs PALUZZANO to move—
That this House:
(1)
Recognises the achievements of Western Sydney TAFE students at the recent 2006 Students
Excellence Awards.
(2)
Acknowledges the importance of TAFE in providing educational opportunities for people in
Western Sydney.
(3)
Congratulates the Government for its ongoing commitment to education in Western Sydney.
(Notice given 29 May 2007)
50 Mr J.D. WILLIAMS to move—
That this House:
(1)
Notes there is no Department of Community Services Office in Wilcannia.
(2)
Notes there is a genuine need for a fulltime Department of Community Services’ officer to be
stationed at Wilcannia.
(Notice given 29 May 2007)
51 Ms D'AMORE to move—
That this House:
(1)
Congratulates the Premier and Minister for Health for the $2M digital operating theatre complex at
Concord Hospital.
(2)
Notes this investment is the first for an adult public hospital in NSW and a substantial step forward
in keyhole surgery.
(3)
Notes the new theatres will provide improved access to quality healthcare for residents of the inner
west.
(Notice given 29 May 2007)
52 Ms HODGKINSON to move—
That this House calls for the immediate funding and construction of the Murrumbateman bypass.
(Notice given 29 May 2007)
53 Mrs HOPWOOD to move—
That this House:
(1)
Notes the continuing danger to drivers and pedestrians at intersections on the Pacific Highway at
Beryl Avenue, Foxglove Road and Excelsior Road in Mount Colah.
(2)
Notes the highly inadequate audit performed by the Roads and Traffic Authority on traffic
movements in the area.
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(3)
Calls for the immediate funding of traffic lights at these intersections in Mount Colah.
(Notice given 29 May 2007)
54 Ms BEREJIKLIAN to move—
That this House:
(1)
Notes the Government’s failure to commit to a hydrotherapy pool at the Royal North Shore
Hospital.
(2)
Calls on the Government to commit to the reinstatement of such a pool on the hospital site.
(Notice given 29 May 2007)
55 Ms D'AMORE to move—
That this House:
(1)
Congratulates the Minister for Housing on the launch of the Local Government Housing Kit.
(2)
Notes the information package assists in identifying and developing local affordable housing
strategies.
(3)
Commends the initiative for improving affordable housing outcomes in our local communities.
(Notice given 29 May 2007)
56 Mrs HOPWOOD to move—
That this House:
(1)
Congratulates the dedicated work of Garrigal Housing in providing accommodation in the
Hornsby and wider electorates.
(2)
Congratulates John Lockyer and his team on their efforts to improve homelessness, affordable
housing and effective partnerships with other stakeholders.
(Notice given 29 May 2007)
57 Mrs HOPWOOD to move—
That this House:
(1)
Notes Diethylstiboestrol Awareness Week occurs between 1 – 7 June 2007.
(2)
Notes the thorough and dedicated work undertaken by the Diethylstiboestrol NSW Support Group
based at Thornleigh.
(3)
Congratulates Carol Devine on her tireless efforts to bring the plight of those affected by
diethylstiboestrol to public attention.
(Notice given 30 May 2007)
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58 Mrs HANCOCK to move—
That this House:
(1)
Notes the continuing concerns expressed by South Coast rail commuters regarding lack of toilet
facilities on trains and inadequate time for toilet stops on the journey to Sydney.
(2)
Notes the distress caused in particular to Mr Alan Norman of Basin View who has sought medical
attention following rail travel to Sydney on a train where no toilet facilities were available.
(3)
Notes the response from the Government that all carriages on the South Coast line would have
toilet facilities before Christmas 2006.
(4)
Calls on the Government to bring forward this commitment in the light of continuing distress
caused to rail commuters on the South Coast Illawarra line.
(Notice given 30 May 2007)
59 Ms ANDREWS to move—
That this House:
(1)
Notes that all Central Coast water users have been on level 4 restrictions since 1 October 2006.
(2)
Notes that the State Government’s contribution towards resolving the region’s water supply
includes:
(a)
allocation of funds towards the $27M Hunter connection pipeline, now completed;
(b) commencing construction of a $5M water filtration plant on the Williams River to supply
additional water to the Central Coast;
(c)
reduction of environment flows in Ourimbah Creek, allowing an additional four million litres
of water to be drawn daily;
(d) extension of the highly successful Water Savings Fund to the Central Coast, offering rebates
to consumers; and
(e)
amending legislation to allow both councils to set up a stand alone Central Coast water
corporation.
(3)
Commends the State Government’s commitment to building the Tillegra Dam and a water grid
connecting the dam to the Central Coast, a project valued at $342M.
(4)
Calls on the Federal Government to immediately allocate funds for the building of the missing link
from Mardi Dam to Mangrove Creek Dam.
(Notice given 30 May 2007)
60 Mrs HOPWOOD to move—
That this House:
(5)
Notes the importance of ensuring security for our schools.
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(6)
Calls on the Government to immediately commence construction of security fencing around
Galston High School, Cherrybrook Technology High School and John Purchase Public School,
and complete the security fencing at Asquith Boys High School.
(Notice given 30 May 2007)
61 Mr KERR to move—
That this House calls on the Government not to proceed with the desalination plant at Kurnell unless it
establishes, to the satisfaction of the House, that it has considered all practical alternatives.
(Notice given 30 May 2007)
62 Mrs HANCOCK to move—
That this House:
(1)
Notes the inadequacy of car parking at Shoalhaven Hospital.
(2)
Notes that nurses and doctors working at Shoalhaven Hospital are regularly unable to park on the
premises and have been unfairly fined for parking illegally when trying to park in close proximity
to the hospital.
(3)
Calls on the Government to immediately undertake planning for the Shoalhaven Hospital car park
expansion that does not encroach on the adjacent public reserve.
(Notice given 30 May 2007)
63 Mrs HOPWOOD to move—
That this House:
(1)
Notes the invaluable work performed by members of the Country Women’s Association across
NSW.
(2)
Applauds the significant recent recognition given to the Country Women’s Association by the
Federal Government.
(3)
Acknowledges the dedicated contribution of the Hornsby Country Women’s Association to the
local and wider community.
(4)
Congratulates Lynette Trupp, who won the Agricultural and Environment Award as well as the
Cotton Australia Environmental Award; and Margaret Ure, who won the Wagga Daily Advertiser
Publicity Award at the recent state conference.
(Notice given 30 May 2007)
64 Mrs FARDELL to move—
That this House:
(1)
Supports actions by the Australian Road Train Association, which proposes a fairer points system
for licensed heavy vehicle operators.
(2)
Recognises the stringent training which has to be undertaken by heavy vehicle operators.
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(3)
Calls on the Government to implement a more equitable points scheme.
(Notice given 30 May 2007)
65 Mrs HOPWOOD to move—
That this House:
(1)
Notes that in 2007 there are too many areas in the metropolitan area that are without sewerage
connection.
(2)
Condemns the Government for its inadequate program for installing sewerage connections.
(3)
Condemns the Government for its failure to include recycling facilities when connection is taking
place.
(4)
Calls on the Government to expedite sewerage connection to Galston and Cowan.
(Notice given 31 May 2007)
66 Mr PROVEST to move—
That this House:
(1)
Calls on the Government to immediately set aside funding for the planning of the proposed rail
corridor from Coolangatta to Murwillumbah.
(2)
Calls on the Government to protect the existing corridor from Casino to Murillumbah from being
sold off or any other potential uses.
(3)
Calls on the Government to commit to a feasibility study for developing a multi-service per day
light rail commuter service from Casino to Murwillumbah.
(4)
Condemns the Government for failing to provide an effective commuter service for the people of
the North Coast.
(Notice given 31 May 2007)
67 Mrs HOPWOOD to move—
That this House:
(1)
Recognises the valuable contribution of Safety House committees to the welfare of the local
communities they serve.
(2)
Congratulates the work of Safety House committee members, schools and police officers in
participating in such an important part of children’s well being.
(3)
Condemns the Government for the destruction of the Safety House Program.
(Notice given 31 May 2007)
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68 Ms ANDREWS to move—
That this House:
(1)
Notes that the pegged rate increase announced recently by the Minister for Local Government was
3.4% for 2007-08.
(2)
Condemns Gosford City Council for seeking an increase of approximately 10% over a 25 year
period.
(3)
Notes that over 6,000 residents have signed the petition opposing this rate rise.
(4)
Notes that the Federal Government has decreased the value of Financial Assistance Grants from
1.18% in 1993-94 to 0.77% in 2007-08, a decrease of 35%.
(5)
Calls on Gosford City Council to lobby the Federal Government to increase the value of Financial
Assistance Grants.
(Notice given 5 June 2007)
69 Mrs FARDELL to move—
That this House:
(1)
Congratulates Maree Horder of Dubbo for her innovative fluorescent clothing for school children,
which has the potential to save young lives in and around school crossings.
(2)
Calls on the Government to investigate and introduce legislation for the compulsory wearing of a
form of fluorescent clothing for all infant children.
(Notice given 5 June 2007)
70 Mrs PALUZZANO to move—
That this House:
(1)
Notes the surplus Department of Defence land located next to the Penrth Railway Station.
(2)
Calls on the Federal Government to hand this land over the people of Penrith and Western Sydney
as parkland.
(Notice given 5 June 2007)
71 Mrs FARDELL to move—
That this House:
(1)
Acknowledges the increasing number of vehicles fitted with tow bars for towing trailers for
recreational and business purposes.
(2)
Acknowledges the number of road accidents involving the above vehicles.
(3)
Acknowledges that the law does not presently require Licence Class C drivers to complete a
driving test to tow trailers.
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(4)
Calls on the Government to legislate for all Licence Class C drivers to successfully complete a
mandatory driving test before towing trailers for recreational and business purposes.
(Notice given 5 June 2007)
72 Mrs HOPWOOD to move—
That this House:
(1)
Notes the specific needs of children and adolescents with mental illness.
(2)
Calls on the Government to establish a child and adolescent mental health facility at Hornsby
Hospital.
(Notice given 5 June 2007)
73 Mrs PALUZZANO to move—
That this House:
(1)
Congratulates the Government on the recent announcement of a $5M upgrade of the Credit Union
Australia Stadium at Penrith.
(2)
Congratulates the Government for improving sporting and recreational facilities in Western
Sydney.
(Notice given 5 June 2007)
74 Mrs HOPWOOD to move—
That this House:
(1)
Notes the important contribution of Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Community College to the electorate in
terms of opportunities for further education.
(2)
Condemns the Government for disadvantaging this community college by threatening further
funding cuts.
(3)
Calls on the Minister for Education and Training to provide appropriate funding to community
colleges so that they can continue to provide an excellent source of education locally.
(Notice given 6 June 2007)
75 Mrs HOPWOOD to move—
That this House:
(1)
Notes the broken promise to the people who live in the vicinity of the Clearways Project at
Hornsby Station that a sound barrier wall would be built at Clarke Road Bridge.
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(2)
Notes the massive traffic disruptions and construction delays associated with the closure of the
Pretoria Parade rail bridge.
(Notice given 7 June 2007)
76 Ms HAY to move—
That this House:
(1)
Congratulates the Government and the Minister for Small Business on their ongoing commitment
to assist women in small business to develop their skills and grow their businesses particularly in
the Illawarra.
(2)
Welcomes the Government’s Women in Business initiative designed to support women in all
facets of business development planning, which is now in its 12 th successful year.
(3)
Condemns the Opposition for their short-sightedness and failure to recognise the key role women
play in our communities in providing employment, services and products.
(Notice given 7 June 2007)
77 Mr STONER to move—
That this House:
(1)
Notes the Minister for Health’s statement of 5 June 2007 regarding additional rural dialysis
resources, which included additional resources for the Hastings/Macleay district.
(2)
Notes that there are currently no rural dialysis chairs or staff in the Nambucca Valley, forcing
patients to travel to Coffs Harbour, Kempsey or further afield.
(3)
Calls on the Minister for Health to provide dialysis chairs and staff at Macksville District Hospital,
in the 2007/08 State Budget.
(Notice given 7 June 2007)
78 Ms ANDREWS to move—
That this House:
(1)
Notes that Gosford Hospital is improving the delivery of quality health care services, treating
people faster and performing more elective surgery, despite an ongoing rise in emergency
department activity.
(2)
Notes that the number of patients waiting more than 12 months for elective surgery at Gosford
Hospital was cut from 206 in March 2006 to 18 surgical patients in March 2007, a 91% decrease.
(3)
Notes that across the State more elective surgery is being performed than ever before with a total
of 150,283 operations for March 2007, over 1300 more than in March 2006.
(4)
Commends the Government’s Predictable Surgery Program for sustaining the enormous
improvements previously made and achieving the State Plan priority of improved access to quality
health care.
(Notice given 7 June 2007)
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79 Mrs HOPWOOD to move—
That this House:
(1)
Notes the run down and makeshift hall currently in use for students at Berowra Public School.
(2)
Congratulates the staff, students and parents who have worked hard to assist the school and draw
the need for a new hall to the attention of the Minister for Education and Training.
(3)
Calls on the Government to immediately place the masterplan for this school on the list for future
capital works.
(Notice given 7 June 2007)
80 Mrs HOPWOOD to move—
That this House:
(1)
Notes the extreme weather of the weekend of 9 and 10 June 2007 in the Hornsby area and
adjoining districts.
(2)
Congratulates the emergency services personnel involved in assisting those impacted by water
damage including the Rural Fire Service, Police, Ambulance, Fire Brigade and Hornsby Shire
Council.
(3)
Particularly congratulates the Hornsby State Emergency Services and its tireless local efforts as
well as it ongoing work in the Central Coast and Hunter regions.
(Notice given 19 June 2007)
81 Mr J.D. WILLIAMS to move—
That this House calls on the Minister for Roads to take immediate action to waive retrospective overload
fines for the 2005 season imposed on grain growers in NSW.
(Notice given 19 June 2007)
82 Mrs HOPWOOD to move—
That this House:
(1)
Notes the substandard state of Berowa Waters Road, particularly where it proceeds down to the
Berowa Waters Marina area.
(2)
Notes the severe land slip that occurred occasioning considerable cost to Hornsby Shire Council
for repair.
(3)
Notes that Berowa Waters Road is a well used regional road.
(4)
Calls on the Government to immediately take over management of this important thoroughfare.
(Notice given 19 June 2007)
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83 Ms BEREJIKLIAN to move—
That this House condemns the Minister for Transport for misleading the community in relation to the
Transport budget handed down yesterday.
(Notice given 20 June 2007)
84 Mrs HOPWOOD to move—
That this House:
(1)
Notes the continuing uncertainty for people who have water access only properties in relation to
their payment for the use of Crown Land to enter their homes via jetties and pontoons.
(2)
Urges the Government to acknowledge that the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal
recommendations relating to use of Crown Land are inequitable for water access only properties.
(3)
Calls on the Government to acknowledge water access homeowners and recognise that they are
different to homeowners who have both water and land access to their properties.
(Notice given 20 June 2007)
85 Mrs HOPWOOD to move—
That this House:
(1)
Notes the excessively steep stairs that are the only access to Hawkesbury River Station.
(2)
Notes that many elderly people and parents with prams need to get onto the station platform.
(3)
Calls on the Government to immediately indicate its solution to this serious problem and when it
will be implemented.
(Notice given 21 June 2007)
86 Mrs HANCOCK to move—
That this House:
(1)
Condemns the Government for its continued plans to increase water extraction from the
Shoalhaven River.
(2)
Demands that the Government examine the potential for stormwater harvesting and recycling in
the Sydney basin to avoid destruction of the Shoalhaven river system.
(Notice given 21 June 2007)
87 Mrs HOPWOOD to move—
That this House:
(1)
Notes the need for multistorey carparks at Hornsby and Berowra railway stations.
(2)
Notes the unfulfilled promise made by a previous Minister for Transport prior to the 2003 State
Election that a feasibility study would be undertaken for such parking.
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(3)
Notes the disregard of the current Government to the needs of people trying to access train travel
from Hornsby and Berowra.
(4)
Condemns the Government for misleading the people of Hornsby and failing to provide basic
parking needs at major transport hubs.
(Notice given 21 June 2007)
88 Mrs HANCOCK to move—
That this House:
(1)
Notes the funding allocation of $200,000 for an acute stroke care unit at Shoalhaven Hospital.
(2)
Requests the Minister for Health to expedite recruitment of a clinical nurse consultant to enable the
stroke unit to be established as a matter of urgency.
(Notice given 21 June 2007)
89 Mrs HOPWOOD to move—
That this House:
(1)
Notes the ongoing intermittent power failures in the Galston/Dural area.
(2)
Notes the inconvenience as well as the potential danger of loss of power, particularly for
businesses such as a game farm or pharmacy.
(3)
Calls on the Government to bring forward the building of the Galston substation.
(Notice given 21 June 2007)
90 Mrs HOPWOOD to move—
That this House:
(1)
Notes the complaints made by local residents about the road and conditions along Galston Road
adjacent to the Galston Shopping Village.
(2)
Calls on the Government to immediately upgrade the road and add a pedestrian crossing to ensure
improved safety for children and all residents.
(Notice given 26 June 2007)
91 Mr O'DEA to move—
That this House:
(1)
Notes the substantial and unique heritage significance of Sydney’s Blue Gum High Forest,
particularly at the Dalrymple Hay Nature Reserve/Brown Forest site at St Ives.
(2)
Calls on the Government to support the protection of the adjoining Blue Gum High Forest at 102
Rosedale Road, St Ives and for the land concerned to be transferred to public ownership.
(Notice given 26 June 2007)
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92 Mr GEORGE to move—
That this House:
(1)
Condemns the Government’s downgrading of health services in Murwillumbah.
(2)
Notes that this downgrading involves moving 3 senior positions, the Executive Officer, Deputy
Director of Nursing, and Quality and Safety Manager, to Tweed and that a proposal is in place to
combine the children’s ward with the adult surgical unit to reduce staffing costs.
(3)
Further notes that this decision disregards the fact that Murwillumbah Hospital services 30,000
people who live to the west and south-west of the town and are already travelling up to more than
an hour to access this service.
(4)
Calls on the Government, Minister for Health and the North Coast Area Health Service to
immediately reconsider the consequences of these decisions and the risks that will be placed on
Murwillumbah residents as a result of these ill-advised changes.
(Notice given 26 June 2007)
93 Mr RICHARDSON to move—
That this House:
(1)
Notes that Government sources were reported in the Sydney Morning Herald of 20 June 2007 as
saying that the North-West Rail Link will be built as a public-private partnership.
(2)
Notes that this will either mean the imposition of an access fee for the stations which could double
the cost of a weekly ticket from Castle Hill to the City, or the construction of high-rise apartments
for hundreds of metres around the stations.
(3)
Calls on the Government to reveal which of these options it intends to negotiate with the private
sector.
(Notice given 27 June 2007)
94 Mr O'DEA to move—
That this House expresses an expectation that, as a matter of priority, each electorate office should be
located in each relevant Member’s electorate and be visible from a street front.
(Notice given 27 June 2007)
95 Mrs HOPWOOD to move—
That this House:
(1)
Notes the recent Queen’s Birthday Honours and the many deserving recipients.
(2)
Congratulates Dave McMonnies and John A’Beckett of Hornsby Heights who both received an
OAM for service to the community for their tireless work in the Rural Fire Service.
(Notice given 27 June 2007)
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96 Ms JUDGE to move—
That this House:
(1)
Congratulates the Government for increasing the State’s education and training budget by more
than half a billion dollars in 2007-08, leading to a record $11.2B expenditure on education and
training.
(2)
Notes the establishment of five new trade schools, the construction of new school and TAFE
facilities, and the commencement of new school and TAFE building projects.
(3)
Notes the funds allocated to school and TAFE maintenance, which will allow an additional 1000
projects to be undertaken this year.
(4)
Notes that 40% of the total education and training budget has been allocated to rural and regional
schools and TAFE colleges.
(5)
Notes the beginning of a number of programs including the Connected Classrooms initiative,
Learn or Earn and the stronger focus that will be placed on literacy and numeracy in the early
years of schooling.
(Notice given 27 June 2007)
97 Ms BEREJIKLIAN to move—
That this House congratulates Malcolm Heath of Naremburn and 22 other riders who completed a 1,100
km ride from Sydney to Brisbane to raise $2M over four years for three cancer charities: National Breast
Cancer Foundation of Australia, Prostrate Cancer Foundation and Camp Quality.
(Notice given 28 June 2007)
98 Ms GOWARD to move—
That this House:
(1)
Congratulates the people of Goulburn for their disciplined adherence to Level 5 water restrictions
for the past two years in response to an eight year drought.
(2)
Notes the recent flooding rains have now provided adequate water for Goulburn for the next two
years but that Goulburn remains part of a drought prone area.
(3)
Notes the Government’s commitment to provide $20M towards an emergency pipeline from
Wingecarribee Dam to Goulburn, recorded in the 2007-8 Budget.
(4)
Notes that Goulburn Mulwaree Council has estimated the cost of the pipeline to be $55-65M.
(5)
Calls on the Government to honour its commitment to provide $20M despite current rain events.
(6)
Calls on the Government to commit to funding the balance of the capital costs rather than require
the rate payers of Goulburn to pay more than $130 additional water levy each year to fund the
balance.
(Notice given 28 June 2007)
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99 Ms BEREJIKLIAN to move—
That this House condemns the Minister for Transport for failing to reinstate any of the 416 daily rail
services slashed in September 2005 or any of the 1500 weekly bus services slashed in 2006.
(Notice given 28 June 2007)
100 Mr MERTON to move—
That this House:
(1)
Condemns the Government for its failure to provide adequate bus services for residents of the
Baulkham Hills area.
(2)
Notes the difficult and long delays faced by commuters using the M2 bus service.
(3)
Notes the abolition or the reduction in services of many local bus routes in the Hills area.
(4)
Calls on the Government to immediately rectify the situation.
(Notice given 28 June 2007)
101 Mr CONSTANCE to move—
That this House:
(1)
Notes the effort of Bega Cheese to assist drought affected families.
(2)
Applauds the efforts of Bega Cheese for their terrific corporate citizenship in regional Australia.
(Notice given 28 June 2007)
102 Mr FRASER to move—
That this House supports membership of the World Health Organisation (WHO) by the Republic of China
in recognition that the fight against disease knows no borders and should be beyond politics.
(Notice given 28 June 2007)
103 Ms BEREJIKLIAN to move—
That this House condemns the Minister for Transport for failing to be open and transparent in relation to
the Transport budget.
(Notice given 28 June 2007)
104 Mr CONSTANCE to move—
That this House:
(1)
Notes the needs of the Wallaga Lake Aboriginal community on the Far South Coast for improved
State Government services from the Department of Community Services in relation to the support
and protection of children.
(2)
Calls on the Premier to fund street lighting in the Aboriginal village as a matter of urgency to
ensure community safety for children and adults alike.
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(3)
Calls on the Premier to address the resourcing issues facing the preschool and state housing, and to
address the employment crisis facing local residents.
(Notice given 25 September 2007)
105 Mr DRAPER to move—
That this House:
(1)
Notes that the Owen’s Inquiry into electricity supply in NSW has recommended the sale of
electricity assets in NSW.
(2)
Further notes the overwhelming public opposition in 1997 when proposals to sell off electricity
assets were last put forward by Government.
(3)
Calls on the Government to undertake a rural and regional impact study on the effects that
privatisation would have on charges, service delivery and employment prospects for country
families and businesses.
(Notice given 25 September 2007)
106 Mrs HOPWOOD to move—
That this House:
(1)
Notes that the construction of the Mental Health Intensive Care Unit is complete at Hornsby
Hospital.
(2)
Notes the need for increased staff numbers to enable the facility to receive patients.
(3)
Calls on the Government to improve retention and training of mental health nurses.
(Notice given 25 September 2007)
107 Mr CONSTANCE to move—
That this House:
(1)
Notes the plight of parents with children affected by disabilities in the Bega electorate fighting for
a centre based respite facility in the Eurobodalla Local Government area and the establishment of a
single one stop shop facility for therapy services in the Bega Valley Shire.
(2)
Calls on the Minister to expand part of the “Stronger Together” package on the Far South Coast
for these services and in so doing minimise the travel for parents to centres such as Nowra and
Queanbeyan which is hundreds of kilometres away.
(Notice given 25 September 2007)
108 Mr DRAPER to move—
That this House:
(1)
Notes the Deputy Prime Minister, recently announced a $6.5M Federal grant to increase the
capacity of Chaffey Dam.
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(2)
Notes that the Federal Minister for the Environment and Water Resources, has stated that the
funding is contingent upon the NSW Government submitting an appropriate business plan
consistent with the principles of the National Water Initiative and the objectives of the National
Plan for Water Security.
(3)
Welcomes the commitment of the NSW Government of $14.5M for the safety enhancement plus
$4.697M for the capacity enhancement.
(4)
Calls on the NSW Government to expedite preparation of any necessary paperwork required by
the Federal Government so construction can start on increasing Chaffey Dam to 100 gigalitres.
(Notice given 25 September 2007)
109 Mrs HOPWOOD to move—
That this House:
(1)
Notes the very steep stairs leading to the Hawkesbury River Railway Station, Brooklyn.
(2)
Notes the unanswered inquiries relating to the legality of the height and proportions of these stairs.
(3)
Acknowledges concerns of local residents particularly older people and those with young children.
(4)
Urges the Government to increase expenditure on improving access so that an underpass can be
constructed at the station.
(Notice given 25 September 2007)
110 Mrs SKINNER to move—
That this House:
(1)
Condemns the State Government for failing to support ambulance services in the Illawarra.
(2)
Notes that the local ambulance service is still waiting for the 7 ambulance officer positions
promised in the 2003 State election.
(3)
Notes that trainees, who cannot work without supervision, now account for 50% of rostered shifts
at the Wollongong Station, which contradicts the position of the NSW Ambulance Service that
there should only be 4 trainees at Wollongong Station at one time.
(4)
Notes that ambulance officers are now training their 8th trainee in a row without any kind of
allowance or training in how to train.
(5)
Notes that a recent station roster shows every shift has a trainee accounting for one out of every
two ambulance officers.
(Notice given 25 September 2007)
111 Mr STONER to move—
That this House condemns the Government for its inadequate response to the ‘Breaking the Silence’
report concerning social dysfunction, including child sexual abuse, in Aboriginal communities in NSW.
(Notice given 26 September 2007)
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112 Mrs HOPWOOD to move—
That this House:
(1)
Notes the poor state of public dental services in NSW.
(2)
Notes the dedicated work of the personnel working in public sector dental health facilities.
(3)
Further notes the lack of support provided by the Government for the Chief Dental Officer and his
staff.
(4)
Congratulates the Council of Social Services of NSW (NCOSS) and all contributors who attended
the public dental forum held at Parliament House on 26 September 2007.
(5)
Calls on the Minister for Health to urgently increase resources available for public dental health.
(Notice given 26 September 2007)
113 Mr MAGUIRE to move—
That this House:
(1)
Notes that the Wagga Wagga Base Hospital has lost its accreditation to train emergency
specialists.
(2)
Notes that there is no guarantee that patients attending an emergency ward will be seen by an
experienced emergency doctor.
(3)
Calls on the Minister for Health to intervene immediately and resolve this crisis.
(Notice given 26 September 2007)
114 Mrs HOPWOOD to move—
That this House:
(1)
Notes the low availability of crisis and refuge accommodation in the Hornsby Ku-ring-gai area.
(2)
Calls on the Government to allocate funding to this area so that access is improved for such
accommodation.
(Notice given 26 September 2007)
115 Mr MAGUIRE to move—
That this House:
(1)
Notes that the Government and the Minister for Health are making Tumut residents wait between
10 to 15 years for construction to start on a new hospital.
(2)
Notes the Government’s questionable actions in reclassifying the Tumut Hospital from ‘average’
to ‘good’.
(3)
Condemns the Government and the Minister for Health for leading Tumut residents to believe a
decision would be made by 2006 and the new hospital completed by 2012.
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(4)
Condemns the Government for neglecting to provide proper services for regional areas.
(Notice given 27 September 2007)
116 Mrs HOPWOOD to move—
That this House:
(1)
Notes the sudden death of Phil Tomlins, an outstanding Hornsby electorate citizen.
(2)
Notes his tireless work for his family and his local community, particularly in relation to Legacy.
(3)
Extends thanks for the life of Phil and heartfelt gratitude to his devoted wife Gwen for her
community contributions and the support she gave to Phil over their 61 years of marriage.
(Notice given 27 September 2007)
117 Mr DRAPER to move—
That this House:
(1)
Notes that the Equine Influenza outbreak has had a devesting effect on both the thoroughbred and
recreational horse industries across this State.
(2)
Notes that the Tamworth based National Cutting Horse Association (NCHA) and Australian
Bushmen’s Campdraft and Rodeo Association (ABCRA) have a combined membership of 4,300
horse owners, while the Australian Quarter Horse Stockhorse Association (AQHA) has 6,000
members, the Australian Stockhorse Association (ASA) has 9,500 members, plus there are 70
individual horse breed associations.
(3)
Expresses the concern from these groups that they have not received timely updates or advice on
Equine Influenza from the Department of Primary Industries.
(4)
Applauds Queensland’s move to classify Equine Influenza under a state of emergency declaration,
and welcomes moves by the NSW Government to immunize horses in affected areas.
(5)
Calls on the NSW Government to recognise the value of the recreational horse industry and to
ensure these participants are given proper information and assistance.
(Notice given 27 September 2007)
118 Ms BEREJIKLIAN to move—
That this House condemns the Government for its failure to have an integrated transport infrastructure
plan for the future public transport needs of Sydney.
(Notice given 27 September 2007)
119 Mrs FARDELL to move—
That this House:
(1)
Congratulates the Parkes Show Society for its dedication to the community.
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(2)
Notes as a result of the Equine Influenza outbreak the Parkes Show Society was forced to abandon
its annual event and as a result the showground remains in lockdown and the Society has suffered
a financial loss of approximately $185,000.
(3)
Calls on the Government to award compensation to the Parkes Show Society as its activities have
been crippled by drought and now the Equine Influenza, both of which events are beyond its
control.
(Notice given 27 September 2007)
120 Mrs HOPWOOD to move—
That this House:
(1)
Notes the recent tragic death of Jaie de Hertogh, 18 years old of Mount Colah, after accidentally
falling off Woy Woy Railway Station.
(2)
Acknowledges the inconsolable grief now experienced by his family, parents Robyn and Wim,
brothers Anders and Matts and his many close friends.
(Notice given 27 September 2007)
121 Mrs HOPWOOD to move—
That this House:
(1)
Notes the Aboriginal exhibition ‘Tracking the Spirit’ being held at Hornsby Art Gallery.
(2)
Congratulates Keili Shillington and her team, in association with those interested in promoting
reconciliation in the area, on this wonderful exhibition.
(3)
Notes the inspirational attendance of Faith Bandler and her husband Hans.
(Notice given 16 October 2007)
122 Mr MAGUIRE to move—
That this House calls on the State Government to match the Federal Government’s announcement and
fund the Gocup Road from Tumut to Gundagai.
(Notice given 16 October 2007)
123 Mrs HOPWOOD to move—
That this House:
(1)
Notes Foot Health Week which is being held between 14 and 20 October 2007.
(2)
Notes the focus for 2007 on the health of children’s feet.
(3)
Congratulates the Australian Podiatry Association (NSW) and the Australasian Podiatry Council
on this wonderful initiative.
(Notice given 16 October 2007)
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124 Ms HAY to move—
That this House:
(1)
Welcomes the long overdue announcement by the Federal Minister for Health that Wollongong
Hospital is to receive a licence for its Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) machine.
(2)
Congratulates the Federal Member for Cunningham and the Federal Member for Throsby on their
persistent lobbying to achieve this outcome.
(3)
Condemns the Federal Government for continually refusing an MRI licence for Wollongong until
the eve of the Federal election, despite calls for the provision of such a licence by the people of
Illawarra over many years.
(Notice given 17 October 2007)
125 Mrs HOPWOOD to move—
That this House:
(1)
Notes the significant contribution Police make to their local communities on a daily basis,
sometimes with the ultimate sacrifice of their lives.
(2)
Congratulates the Kuring-gai Local Area Command on a wonderful Remembrance Day service
held on 28 September 2007 at St Peters Anglican Church, Hornsby, to honour fellow deceased
officers.
(3)
Notes the role of Chaplain Russell Avery, organist David McNaught, Chaplain Martin Maunsell
and new Local Area Commander Superintendent Craig Rae.
(Notice given 17 October 2007)
126 Mr WHAN to move—
That this House:
(1)
Notes that the Federal Government funding to State Governments is at it lowest level as a portion
of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in 30 years.
(2)
Condemns the Federal Government for deliberately starving residents of NSW of funding to score
political points against hard working Labor Governments.
(Notice given 17 October 2007)
127 Mrs HANCOCK to move—
That this House:
(1)
Notes the March 2007 election promise made by the Member for Kiama to the parents of Havenlee
Special School in North Nowra that a security fence would be installed at the school before the end
of term 2, 2007.
(2)
Notes the ongoing vandalism and theft occurring at the school as a result of a lack of security
fencing.
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(3)
Condemns the Member for Kiama for failing to deliver the security fence for Havenlee Special
School by the end of term 2, 2007.
(4)
Calls on the Government to immediately begin construction of a security fence at Havenlee
Special School.
(Notice given 17 October 2007)
128 Ms ANDREWS to move—
That this House:
(1)
Congratulates the Government on the extension of the Pensioner Excursion ticket to the Central
Coast in 2006.
(2)
Notes that the Pensioner Excursion ticket allows eligible pensioners and seniors to travel all day
on public transport, including privately owned and operated buses on the Central Coast.
(3)
Notes that since January this year, more than 340,000 Pensioner Excursion tickets have been sold
on the Central Coast.
(4)
Commends the Government for its ongoing commitment to improving public transport on the
Central Coast.
(Notice given 17 October 2007)
129 Ms HODGKINSON to move—
That this House:
(1)
Recognises that October is breast cancer awareness month.
(2)
Recognises and supports the many brave women in both rural and metropolitan areas currently
undergoing the painful treatment necessary to fight the spread of breast cancer.
(3)
Calls on the Government to ensure that breast cancer screening, including mobile screening units,
are made accessible for all women wishing to be screened for breast cancer.
(4)
Remembers those who have lost the fight against this insidious cancer.
(Notice given 17 October 2007)
130 Mr WHAN to move—
That this House:
(1)
Welcomes the rapid progress being made on the two new hospitals in the Monaro region.
(2)
Congratulates the dedicated staff and community in the Monaro region, its hospitals and health
services, who have been instrumental in delivering more services including a new oncology
service at Cooma.
(Notice given 17 October 2007)
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131 Mr MAGUIRE to move—
That this House:
(1)
Notes that there are an increasing number of wild dog attacks in the Gilmore Valley near Tumut,
causing loss of stock.
(2)
Notes that Gundagai Rural Lands Protection Board (RLPB) and National Parks and Wildlife
Service (NPWS) have formed the East Gilmore wild dog program and that State Forests have been
persuaded to co-operate.
(3)
Notes that the group has raised funds to employ a professional trapper through an open tender
process.
(4)
Notes that State Forests insists the trapper must be accompanied by a Forests’ employee, thus
delaying the process and preventing an immediate response.
(5)
Calls on State Forests to urgently co-operate with the RLPB.
(6)
Calls on the Government to rectify this situation.
(Notice given 17 October 2007)
132 Ms HAY to move—
That this House:
(1)
Condemns the Federal Government for withdrawing financial support for public hospitals, which
support has fallen from 45% in 1995 to 41% a decade on.
(2)
Notes that State and Territory spending on the public hospital system has increased faster than
Commonwealth spending since 2001.
(3)
Recognises that the increased spending on the public hospital system by the Government has
ensured vital services continue to be available.
(Notice given 17 October 2007)
133 Mrs HOPWOOD to move—
That this House:
(1)
Notes the important work of Monika Biernacki and her committed team at Doggie Rescue.
(2)
Congratulates Doggie Rescue on over 7500 dog adoptions.
(3)
Congratulates Monika on the opening of the Ingleside premises and notes the need for a permanent
site.
(4)
Acknowledges long time Mount Kuring-gai supporter and assistant Roland Briefrel.
(Notice given 17 October 2007)
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134 Mr WHAN to move—
That this House:
(1)
Notes that the Federal Government has promised more than $70M to the electorate of EdenMonaro in the last three months.
(2)
Notes that the people of Eden-Monaro are being asked to believe that the Federal Government will
deliver more in the next 12 months than it has delivered in 11 years.
(Notice given 17 October 2007)
135 Mrs HANCOCK to move—
That this House:
(1)
Notes the commitments made by the Member for Kiama in relation to the North Nowra Link
Road.
(2)
Notes that the Government has not yet announced a decision with respect to the North Nowra Link
Road despite promises prior to the 2007 election to do so.
(3)
Calls on the Member for Kiama to urgently work towards the delivery of the North Nowra Link
Road to improve traffic congestion and driver safety in the area.
(Notice given 17 October 2007)
136 Ms HAY to move—
That this House:
(1)
Congratulates the Government, the Minister for Ports and Waterways and the Minister for the
Illawarra on the safe arrival of the first fully laden car-carrier to Port Kembla.
(2)
Acknowledges that the arrival of this cargo ship signals the beginning of the transformation of
Wollongong into Australia’s major car import facility.
(3)
Notes the economic flow-on to the region thanks to the Government’s Ports Growth Plan which
has the potential to deliver 1000 jobs and bring more than half a billion dollars into the area.
(4)
Condemns the Opposition and the Shadow Minister for the Illawarra for their continued lack of
vision and ambiguous position on Port Kembla.
(Notice given 17 October 2007)
137 Mrs HOPWOOD to move—
That this House:
(1)
Congratulates the Kuring-gai Police and Community Safety Committee and Kuring-gai Council on
the free forum held on 10 October entitled “Relationships Matter in Mental Health Matters”.
(2)
Acknowledges the tireless efforts of Carroll Howe arranging the successful event.
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(3)
Notes that much more needs to be done for people with a mental health illness.
(Notice given 17 October 2007)
138 Mr STONER to move—
That this House:
(1)
Notes the continued downgrading of services at the Kempsey District Hospital, including:
(a)
the closure of the surgical ward;
(b) a lack of available beds resulting in overloading of the emergency department and hallways;
(c)
the closure of the children’s ward; and
(d) the reclassification of the Intensive Care Unit as a High Dependency Unit.
(2)
Notes the continuing physical limitations and maintenance issues caused by the advanced age of
most of the Kempsey District Hospital buildings.
(3)
Calls on the Minister for Health to:
(a)
urgently resolve the chronic staff shortages at Kempsey District Hospital; and
(b) fast-track the redevelopment at Kempsey District Hospital by way of public/private
partnership.
(Notice given 18 October 2007)
139 Ms ANDREWS to move—
That this House:
(1)
Congratulates the Government on the recent announcement by the Minister for Education and
Training of the site for a high school at Kariong, thus honouring the Premier’s 2007 pre-election
commitment.
(2)
Notes that the new high school will cater for students in years 7-12 and will be built on part of the
Federal Development Corporation (FDC) site in close proximity to the Kariong community
offering access to the playing fields and other facilities of the FDC.
(3)
Notes that the comprehensive high school will include a specialised focus in biotechnology studies
and vocational education and training in horticultural, agriculture, food sciences, zoology and
forensics.
(Notice given 18 October 2007)
140 Mrs HOPWOOD to move—
That this House:
(1)
Notes the numerous people booked for allegedly turning right at Clarke Road/Malsbury Road
intersection against a no right turn sign.
(2)
Notes the sign was often missing or defaced.
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(3)
Notes two residents who had their penalty overturned.
(4)
Urges the Government to overturn all of the fines at this site.
(Notice given 18 October 2007)
141 Mr RICHARDSON to move—
That this House:
(1)
Notes that the Carlingford Railway Station, the end of the Carlingford line, is the only railway
station in Baulkham Hills Shire.
(2)
Notes that the Baulkham Hills Shire Council’s just released Carlingford Precinct Plan dramatically
increases densities around Carlingford Railway Station, including the construction of an 18-storey
block of flats.
(3)
Notes that the Government has cut the number of direct services to the City from Carlingford
station to one a day, with none in the return direction.
(4)
Notes that the Government has abandoned its promise to extend the Carlingford rail line to
Epping.
(5)
Calls on the Government to reinstate the direct services to the City and install lifts for elderly and
disabled people changing trains at Clyde railway station before thousands of extra people are
crowded into Carlingford.
(Notice given 18 October 2007)
142 Mr APLIN to move—
That this House:
(1)
Congratulates Surf Life Saving Australia on the occasion of its centenary on 18 October 2007 and
recognises that the Australian Government declared 2007 as the Year of the Surf Lifesaver.
(2)
Notes the role of surf lifesavers in protecting Australians over the last 100 years, and particularly
notes the invaluable role of volunteers from NSW Surf Life Saving Clubs who work tirelessly to
ensure people are kept safe on our beaches.
(Notice given 18 October 2007)
143 Mrs HOPWOOD to move—
That this House:
(1)
Notes the significant and often superhuman contribution that carers make to not only their loved
ones but also to the wider community.
(2)
Welcomes Carers Week as a recognition of this contribution.
(Notice given 18 October 2007)
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144 Ms HORNERY to move—
That this House congratulates the Government for its commitment to rebuild the Wallsend community
following the June 2007 flood through provision of disaster relief funding packages to many worthy
organisations and sporting groups in the region.
(Notice given 23 October 2007)
145 Mrs HOPWOOD to move—
That this House:
(1)
Notes the importance of Guides Australia to the provision of education, support and nurturing of
young women in NSW, Australia and throughout the world.
(2)
Congratulates Guides Australia (NSW and ACT) on the Cultural Diversity Forum held on 13
October 2007 at Glengarry, Turramurra.
(3)
Notes the quality of Speakers including: Pearl Wymarra, NSW Uniting Church Aboriginal
Congress, Benjamin Chow, Ex-Chairman, Council for Multicultural Australia, Nita Ghosh
representing the Indian community, Seoniqja Crowe representing the Korean community and Hind
Karouche, representing the Muslim community.
(Notice given 23 October 2007)
146 Ms ANDREWS to move—
That this House:
(1)
Congratulates the Government on meeting its election commitment in the recent State budget with
a boost of a further $160M to the Country Towns Water Supply and Sewerage Program.
(2)
Notes that this brings the total funding for the program to over $1B and extends the program until
the year 2014/2015.
(3)
Welcomes the Government’s announcement that funding includes the sewerage schemes for Little
Wobby, Bar Point, Bensville and Patonga Creek.
(4)
Notes that the new funding of $160M will enable the completion of 54 projects.
(Notice given 23 October 2007)
147 Mrs HOPWOOD to move—
That this House:
Congratulates the Indian Seniors Group of Hornsby, and Mrs Mira Raheja and her team, for a wonderful
celebration of the International Day of Non-violence.
(Notice given 23 October 2007)
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148 Mr MARTIN to move—
That this House:
(1)
Congratulates the Government on the construction of the new Bathurst Base Hospital, and notes
the $100M project is due for completion by December 2007.
(2)
Notes the significant investment in rebuilding country hospitals by the Government over the last
decade.
(3)
Congratulates the Government on its $23M commitment to the new Orange Base and Bloomfield
Mental Hospital.
(Notice given 23 October 2007)
149 Mrs PALUZZANO to move—
That this House:
(1)
Commends the Government for the improvements to sporting facilities in the Penrith electorate.
(2)
Congratulates the many sporting groups in the Penrith electorate for their outstanding
achievements.
(3)
Calls on Rugby NSW to keep the Penrith Emus in the Shute Shield.
(Notice given 23 October 2007)
150 Ms ANDREWS to move—
That this House:
(1)
Congratulates the Government for providing $90,000 to upgrade the Great North Walk in the
2007/2008 financial year.
(2)
Notes that this grant was made available from the Government’s Public Reserves Management
Fund, which provides funds for the improvement of Crown reserves throughout the State.
(3)
Welcomes the Government’s commitment to protecting important community assets and funding
their ongoing management, maintenance and upgrade.
(4)
Notes that this funding is part of an ongoing program of vegetation regrowth management, signage
and drainage maintenance on the Great North Walk.
(Notice given 23 October 2007)
151 Mrs PALUZZANO to move—
That this House:
(1)
Commends the Government for the support of the Penrith electorate Emergency Services.
(2)
Congratulates Anthony Head and the committee of the inaugural Australian National Fire Cadet
Championships held at Penrith, for their outstanding achievements.
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(3)
Commends the work of NSW Rural Fire Service for the training, development and support of the
cadets units in NSW.
(Notice given 23 October 2007)
152 Mr STONER to move—
That this House condemns the Government for failing to adhere to the principles of procedural fairness
and natural justice in its politically motivated inquiry into Port Macquarie-Hastings Council.
(Notice given 24 October 2007)
153 Mrs PALUZZANO to move—
That this House:
(1)
Commends the State Government for the introduction of Trade Schools in NSW.
(2)
Congratulates the educational community of Penrith, in particular, the Education Director
Francesca Mulluso and Principal Graeme Hodgkins of Jamison High School for their successful
submission for a Trade School at Jamison High School.
(3)
Condemns the Federal Government for its failure to support TAFE NSW and its failed attempt to
provide an Australian Technical High School in the Federal electorate of Lindsay.
(Notice given 24 October 2007)
154 Mrs HOPWOOD to move—
That this House:
(1)
Notes the exceptionally hard and committed work performed by the Cherrybrook Chinese
Community Association (CCCA).
(2)
Congratulates Jenny Lau, recently re-elected President, on the success of the CCCA and the
wonderful Lantern Festival held on 20 October 2007.
(Notice given 24 October 2007)
155 Mr MAGUIRE to move—
That this House:
(1)
Notes the opening of Sunflower House, Wagga Wagga, on Wednesday 21 November 2007.
(2)
Notes the wonderful work by the Wagga Wagga community to make Sunflower House a reality.
(3)
Notes that Sunflower House has received funding from the Commonwealth Department of
Families, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs (FaCSIA) for the Personal Helpers and
Mentors Program and funding from the Commonwealth Department of Health and Ageing for the
Day to Day Living in the Community Program.
(4)
Calls on the State Government and Minister for Health to fund their fair share of Sunflower House.
(Notice given 24 October 2007)
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156 Ms HAY to move—
That this House:
(1)
Congratulates the Government and the Minister for Planning on the commitment of an extra
$2.63M to heritage projects around the State through 2008-2009 NSW Heritage Grants.
(2)
Acknowledges that these grants allow the Government to provide practical, hands-on support to
communities that are working to conserve their heritage.
(3)
Notes that every dollar invested in heritage conservation helps to boost tourism and jobs in rural
and regional areas such as Wollongong and the Illawarra.
(Notice given 25 October 2007)
157 Mrs HOPWOOD to move—
That this House congratulates the Normanhurst Uniting Church Musical Society on the regular and high
quality productions staged at the Church premises.
(Notice given 25 October 2007)
158 Ms HAY to move—
That this House:
(1)
Welcomes the introduction of the highly successful Crime Prevention Partnerships Program to
Wollongong.
(2)
Commends the Government and Minister for Police on the joint police, transport and licensing
strategy designed to reduce violence and anti-social behaviour on our streets.
(3)
Congratulates and recognises the hardworking frontline police, particularly the Wollongong Local
Area Command and the Lake Illawarra Local Area Command for their pivotal work and
dedication in protecting our local communities.
(Notice given 25 October 2007)
159 Mrs HOPWOOD to move—
That this House:
(1)
Notes the untimely death of Mount Colah resident Mr Jo Bottemanne today.
(2)
Conveys its condolence to Charles and Jenny Bottemanne.
(3)
Acknowledges Jo’s untiring contribution over many years to his local community.
(Notice given 25 October 2007)
160 Mr HAZZARD to move—
That this House calls on the Government to announce the time schedule for construction of the new
Northern Beaches Hospital.
(Notice given 25 October 2007)
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161 Ms BEREJIKLIAN to move—
That this House:
(1)
Notes local resident opposition to the rezoning of 2 Vale Street, Cammeray.
(2)
Calls on North Sydney Council to note resident wishes for the Council to purchase and retain the
site as public open space.
(Notice given 25 October 2007)
162 Mrs PALUZZANO to move—
That this House:
(1)
Congratulates Great Community Transport Inc. on the launch of the Smartlink Transport project.
(2)
Acknowledges the cooperation and support of the Government in the development of the
Smartlink Transport project.
(Notice given 6 November 2007)
163 Mrs HOPWOOD to move—
That this House:
(1)
Notes that the New Line Road through Cherrybrook and Dural is a dangerous thoroughfare
needing upgrades to improve traffic flow and safety.
(2)
Notes that repeated requests made by the Member for Hornsby to the Roads and Traffic Authority
and Minister for Roads for advice on traffic counts and crash statistics have been ignored.
(3)
Condemns the Minister for Roads for refusing to provide information since first requested in early
August 2007 when this road continues to be a danger to drivers and pedestrians.
(4)
Condemns the Government and the Roads and Traffic Authority for readily giving a journalist at
“The Hornsby Advocate” the same requested New Line Road statistics for a recent story.
(Notice given 6 November 2007)
164 Mrs HOPWOOD to move—
That this House:
(1)
Notes the Minister for Water Utilities has replaced the gravity sewerage connection at the Mount
Kuring-gai Industrial Estate with a pressurised system.
(2)
Condemns the Government for cost shifting to the business owners by expecting them to pay for
their own storage tank and grinder pumping equipment as well as ongoing electricity costs.
(3)
Calls on the Minister for Water Utilities to immediately change the sewerage connection back to a
gravity system to alleviate costs for businesses as well as environmental damage.
(Notice given 7 November 2007)
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165 Mrs HOPWOOD to move—
That this House:
(1)
Notes the Mental Health Intensive Care Unit (MHICU) at Hornsby Hospital stands empty months
after its completion.
(2)
Notes the recent removal of the sign outside the facility that stated the MHICU was completed in
March 2007.
(3)
Condemns the Government for failing to address staffing issues that continue to keep the unit
closed.
(Notice given 8 November 2007)
166 Mr MAGUIRE to move—
That this House:
(1)
Notes that plans for the Kapooka Bridge have been completed for a number of years and remain
with the Minister for Roads.
(2)
Notes that another serious accident on the bridge has occurred endangering both motorists and
trains.
(3)
Calls on the Minister for Roads to approve and fund the immediate construction of the Kapooka
Bridge.
(Notice given 8 November 2007)
167 Ms HAY to move—
That this House:
(1)
Congratulates the State Government and the Minister for Health on the announcement that
Shoalhaven Hospital will receive $200,000 in funding for specialised equipment to be used in the
treatment of severe obesity.
(2)
Notes the funding is part of the $1.9M commitment by the Government to preventative health care
in NSW rural hospitals.
(3)
Condemns the Federal Government for overseeing a reduction in Federal health funding
throughout eleven years of Government.
(4)
Recognises the additional burden placed on NSW health services as a result of the Federal
Government’s failure to maintain investment in this essential service.
(Notice given 8 November 2007)
168 Mrs HOPWOOD to move—
That this House:
(1)
Notes and congratulates the ‘Tag-a-Tagger’ graffiti project recently commenced by the Hornsby
Chamber of Commerce.
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(2)
Congratulates Graham Simpson of the Telstra Shop in Hornsby for his donation of a mobile phone
to assist with logging tags and reducing graffiti.
(3)
Urges the Government to do more to assist the management of graffiti.
(Notice given 8 November 2007)
169 Ms HODGKINSON to move—
That this House:
(1)
Condemns the Minister for Community Services for failing to protect all children notified to the
Department.
(2)
Notes that there were 114 deaths in 2006 of children who had been notified to the Department as
being at risk of abuse, neglect or due to other suspicious circumstances.
(Notice given 8 November 2007)
ORDERS OF THE DAY (Committee Reports)—
1
Report of the Legislation Review Committee entitled “Legislation Review Digest No. 1 of 2007”, dated
27 June 2007.
2
Report of the Legislation Review Committee entitled “ Legislation Review Digest No. 2 of 2007”, dated
24 September 2007.
3
Report of the Standing Committee on Public Works entitled “2006 Conference Report: The National
Parliamentary Public Works and Environment Committees Conference, Brisbane and Cairns”, dated
September 2007.
4
Report of the Legislative Review Committee entitled “Legislation Review Digest No. 3 of 2007,” dated
12 October 2007.
5
Report of the Public Accounts Committee entitled “Public Accounts Committee Annual Review 200607”, dated October 2007.
6
Report of the Legislative Review Committee entitled “Legislation Review Digest No. 4 of 2007,” dated
23 October 2007.
7
Report of the Legislative Review Committee entitled “Legislation Review Digest No. 5 of 2007,” dated 2
November 2007.
8
Report of the Committee on the Independent Commission Against Corruption entitled “Review of the
2005 – 2006 Annual Report of the Independent Commission Against Corruption”, dated November 2007.
9
Report of the Committee on Children and Young People entitled “Review of the 2005-2006 Annual
Report of the Commission for Children and Young People”, dated 8 November 2007.
RUSSELL D. GROVE PSM
Clerk of the Legislative Assembly
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Authorised by the Parliament of New South Wales