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PARLIAMENT OF NEW SOUTH WALES
LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY
2007
FIRST SESSION OF THE FIFTY-FOURTH PARLIAMENT
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BUSINESS PAPER
No. 6
FRIDAY 1 JUNE 2007
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GOVERNMENT BUSINESS
ORDERS OF THE DAY—
1
Drug and Alcohol Treatment Bill; resumption of the adjourned debate, on the motion of Ms Meagher,
“That this bill be now agreed to in principle” (introduced 30 May 2007—Mrs Skinner).
2
Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Amendment 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—Mr
Smith).
3
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—Mr
George).
4
Terrorism (Police Powers) Amendment (Preventative Detention Orders) 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—Mr George).
5
Human Cloning and Other Prohibited Practices Amendment Bill; resumption of the adjourned debate, on
the motion of Ms Firth, “That this bill be now agreed to in principle” (introduced 30 May 2007—Mr
George).
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6
Guardianship Amendment Bill; resumption of the adjourned debate, on the motion of Ms Keneally, “That
this bill be now agreed to in principle” (introduced 30 May 2007—Mr George).
7
Duties Amendment (First Home Plus One) Bill; resumption of the adjourned debate, on the motion of Mr
Sartor, “That this bill be now agreed to in principle” (introduced 30 May 2007—Mr George).
GENERAL BUSINESS
NOTICES OF MOTIONS (for Bills)—
1
Mr STONER to move—
That a bill be introduced for an Act to establish a government schools infrastructure register and to
provide for the preparation of school status reports and building plans; and for other purposes.
(Government Schools (Infrastructure Register) Bill).
(Notice given 10 May 2007)
2
Mr O’FARRELL to move—
That a bill be introduced for an Act to provide for the scrutiny of, and guidelines for, government
publicity which has or is likely to have the capacity to influence public support for a political party or for
candidates for election to, or members of, Parliament; and for other purposes.
(Government Publicity Control Bill).
(Notice given 29 May 2007)
ORDERS OF THE DAY (for Bills)—
1
Rural Communities Impacts 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 31 May 2007—Mr Whan).
NOTICES OF MOTIONS (General Notices)—
1
Mr STONER to move—
That this House:
(1)
Condemns the Government for its politicisation of the New South Wales Public Service.
(2)
Calls on the Government to demonstrate accountability and transparency in the appointment of
critical New South Wales Public Service positions.
(3)
Calls on the Government to acknowledge the importance to democracy of the New South Wales
Public Service being able to provide frank and fearless advice to Government.
(4)
Demands the Government stop using taxpayers’ funds to find jobs for former Labor politicians,
ex-Labor staff, and friends of the New South Wales Labor Party.
(Notice given 9 May 2007)
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Ms GADIEL to move—
That this House:
(1)
Welcomes the Minister for Community Services’ recent announcement of the call for expressions
of interest in providing out-of-home care services in the Parramatta electorate and across the State.
(2)
Commends the Government for its record investment of $617M to expand these essential services
for children who cannot live at home.
(3)
Condemns the Opposition for its failure to support the Government’s commitment to vulnerable
children.
(Notice given 9 May 2007)
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Mr FRASER to move—
That this House:
(1)
Notes the impact that the drought is having on New South Wales country communities.
(2)
Condemns the Government’s failure to provide much needed support to country communities
when they most need it.
(3)
Calls on the Government to extend all State Government drought assistance schemes until the
drought breaks.
(4)
Supports the Opposition’s proposed legislation that will ensure rural socio-economic impact
statements are part of the Cabinet decision making process.
(Notice given 9 May 2007)
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Ms HAY to move—
That this House
(1)
Congratulates the Government on the outstanding result in the March 2007 election.
(2)
Acknowledges the ongoing dedication and hard work of Government members which resulted in
the fourth straight Labor victory.
(3)
Condemns the Opposition on their public statement and short sightedness in relation to Port
Kembla.
(Notice given 9 May 2007)
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Mrs SKINNER to move—
That this House notes the Government’s failure to provide sufficient resources for front line health
services to guarantee that hard working doctors, nurses and allied health professionals can meet the needs
of patients and their families.
(Notice given 9 May 2007)
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Mrs PALUZZANO to move—
That this House:
(1)
Recognises the Government’s commitment to improving public transport for families in Western
Sydney.
(2)
Congratulates the Government for announcing an upgrade of Emu Plains Railway Station.
(Notice given 9 May 2007)
7
Mr O'FARRELL to move—
That this House notes the Government’s cynical abandonment of election promises.
(Notice given 9 May 2007)
8
Mr WHAN to move—
That this House welcomes the decision by the Minister for Planning to secure the expansion of
Queanbeyan through approval of future development at Googong and in the Jerrabomberra Valley.
(Notice given 9 May 2007)
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Mr DRAPER to move—
That this House:
(1)
Notes Chaffey Dam has dropped to just above 15% capacity and Tamworth will move to level 5
water restrictions on Monday 14 May 2007.
(2)
Notes it took just 79 days for water levels to drop from 20% to 15% in Chaffey Dam.
(3)
Welcomes the State Government’s commitment to fund $4.697M to the dam enhancement, and
calls on the Federal Government to expedite its $6.545M contribution.
(4)
Welcomes the Government’s election pledge to expand rainwater tank rebates statewide.
(5)
Calls on the Government to urgently release information on how Tamworth residents can access
rebates to reduce pressure on the rapidly declining water supplies in Chaffey Dam.
(Notice given 9 May 2007)
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Mr BAUMANN to move—
That this House:
(1)
Notes with concern the rising incidence of violent crime and malicious damage to property in the
Port Stephens region.
(2)
Calls on the Government to immediately provide for a dedicated Port Stephens Local Area
Command, based in Raymond Terrace.
(3)
Calls for a commitment to maintain numbers of local police at their post-election levels.
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(4)
Calls for the resourcing of police stations in Nelson Bay, Raymond Terrace, and Tanilba Bay to
effectively provide 24-hour responses to those areas.
(Notice given 9 May 2007)
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Mrs PALUZZANO to move—
That this House:
(1)
Recognises the Government’s commitment to improving and expanding access to health care for
people in Western Sydney.
(2)
Congratulates the Government for its announcement of $80M to upgrade Nepean Hospital.
(Notice given 9 May 2007)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
20
Mr WHAN to move—
That this House notes the result of the 2007 State election.
(Notice given 9 May 2007)
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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.
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(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
orderly development of housing and most of all imposing hardship on working families wishing to
purchase a home.
(Notice given 9 May 2007)
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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.
Calls on the Government to include funds to construct a new Bullimbal school in the next State
budget.
(3)
(Notice given 9 May 2007)
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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)
24
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)
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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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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)
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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)
28
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)
29
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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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.
(2)
Calls on NSW Health to establish a renal dialysis service in Tumut.
(Notice given 9 May 2007)
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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)
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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)
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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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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
41
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)
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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)
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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)
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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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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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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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)
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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)
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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)
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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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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)
56
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)
57
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)
58
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)
59
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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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)
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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)
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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)
63
Ms HODGKINSON to move—
That this House calls for the immediate funding and construction of the Murrumbateman bypass.
(Notice given 29 May 2007)
64
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)
65
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)
66
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)
67
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)
68
Mr STONER to move—
That this House:
(1)
Welcomes the Federal Government’s commitment of $10M towards a planning and engineering
study of the Bells Line Expressway.
(2)
Calls on the State Government to contribute matching funding so this much needed transport link
to the Central West can progress.
(Notice given 30 May 2007)
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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)
70
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)
71
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.
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(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)
72
Mrs HOPWOOD to move—
That this House:
(1)
Notes the importance of ensuring security for our schools.
(2)
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)
73
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)
74
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)
75
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.
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(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)
76
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.
(3)
Calls on the Government to implement a more equitable points scheme.
(Notice given 30 May 2007)
77
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)
78
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 Murwillumbah 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)
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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 Safety House committee members, schools and police officers in participating in
work which is 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)
RUSSELL D. GROVE PSM
Clerk of the Legislative Assembly
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Authorised by the Parliament of New South Wales