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LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY
2011-12
FIRST SESSION OF THE FIFTY-FIFTH PARLIAMENT
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VOTES AND PROCEEDINGS
No. 97
TUESDAY 14 AUGUST 2012
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MEETING OF THE HOUSE
The House met at 12.00 noon pursuant to adjournment. The Speaker took the Chair, read the prayer and
acknowledged the traditional owners, thanking them for their custodianship of country.
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NOTICES OF MOTIONS (GENERAL NOTICES)
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PRIVATE MEMBERS’ STATEMENTS
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The Acting Speaker (Mr John Barilaro) left the Chair at 1.28 pm.
The Speaker resumed the Chair at 2.15 pm.
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CLERK ASSISTANT, COMMITTEES AND CORPORATE
The Speaker announced that Helen Minnican had been appointed Clerk Assistant, Committees and
Corporate on and from 25 May 2012.
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PARLIAMENTARY LIBRARIAN
The Speaker announced that Annette McNicol had been appointed Parliamentary Librarian effective from
9 July 2012.
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DIRECTOR, FINANCIAL SERVICES BRANCH
The Speaker announced that John Gregor had been appointed as Director, Financial Services Branch with
the Department of Parliamentary Services effective from 18 July 2012.
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RE-ASSUMPTION OF THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE GOVERNMENT BY THE
GOVERNOR
The Speaker reported the following message from Her Excellency the Governor:
MARIE BASHIR
Governor
Office of the Governor
Sydney, 21 June 2012
Professor Marie Bashir, Governor of New South Wales has the honour to inform the Legislative
Assembly that she re-assumed the administration of the government of the State at 6.05 am on Thursday,
21 June 2012.
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MESSAGES FROM THE GOVERNOR
The Speaker reported messages from Her Excellency the Governor assenting to the following bills:
21 June 2012
Act No. 37
Act No. 38
Act No. 39
Act No. 40
Act No. 41
Act No. 42
National Energy Retail Law (Adoption) Bill
Energy Legislation Amendment (National Energy Retail Law) Bill
Health Legislation Amendment Bill
Judicial Officers Amendment Bill
Crimes Amendment (Reckless Infliction of Harm) Bill
Statute Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill
22 June 2012
Act No. 43
Public Sector Employment and Management Amendment (Procurement of Goods
and Services) Bill
25 June 2012
Act No. 44
Act No. 45
Act No. 46
Act No. 47
Act No. 48
Act No. 49
Appropriation Bill
Appropriation (Parliament) Bill
State Revenue and Other Legislation Amendment (Budget Measures) Bill
City of Sydney Amendment (Central Sydney Traffic and Transport Committee) Bill
Motor Accidents and Lifetime Care and Support Schemes Legislation Amendment
Bill
Security Industry Amendment Bill
27 June 2012
Act No. 50
Act No. 51
Act No. 52
Act No. 53
Act No. 54
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Appropriation (Budget Variations) Bill
Child Protection (Working with Children) Bill
Game and Feral Animal Control Amendment Bill
Workers Compensation Legislation Amendment Bill
Safety, Return to Work and Support Board Bill.
ELECTORAL DISTRICT OF HEFFRON
The Speaker advised the House that on 29 June 2012 she had received a letter from Kristina Kerscher
Keneally resigning her seat as member for the electoral district of Heffron.
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The Speaker also informed the House that, in accordance with section 70 of the Parliamentary Electorates
and Elections Act 1912, she had issued a writ on 23 July 2012 for the election of a member to serve in
place of Kristina Kerscher Keneally, resigned, with the following particulars:
Nomination day
Polling day
Return of Writ
9 August 2012
25 August 2012
7 September 2012.
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NOTICES OF MOTIONS
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NOTICES OF MOTIONS SOUGHT TO BE ACCORDED PRIORITY
Mr Troy Grant—Right to Silence Law.
Ms Sonia Hornery—Police Numbers.
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QUESTION TIME
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(1)
Disorder: At 2.29 pm, the Speaker directed Mr Clayton Barr to leave the Chamber until the
conclusion of Question Time.
(2)
Disorder: At 2.42 pm, the Speaker directed Ms Cherie Burton to leave the Chamber until the
conclusion of Question Time.
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MINISTERIAL STATEMENT—DEATH OF JOHN TRELOAR
Mr Graham Annesley made a statement in relation to the death, on 23 July 2012, of former Australian
Olympian John Treloar.
Ms Linda Burney also addressed the House.
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PAPERS
(1)
Mr Barry O’Farrell tabled the Report and Determination under section 14 (2) of the Statutory
and Other Offices Remuneration Act 1975 regarding the Public Service Commissioner, dated 5 July
2012.
(2)
Mr Greg Smith tabled the report on the Review of the Sporting Venues (Offender Banning
Orders) Act 2005.
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OMBUDSMAN
The Speaker, in accordance with section 31AA of the Ombudsman Act 1974, announced receipt of the
reports of the NSW Ombudsman entitled:
“Managing use of force in prisons: the need for better policy and practice”, dated July 2012 (received 26
July 2012).
“Safe as houses? Management of asbestos in Police buildings”, dated July 2012 (received 26 July 2012).
Ordered to be printed.
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PARLIAMENTARY ETHICS ADVISER
The Speaker tabled the report of the Parliamentary Ethics Adviser for the year ended 30 June 2012.
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Ordered to be printed.
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JOINT SELECT COMMITTEE ON THE PARLIAMENTARY BUDGET OFFICE
The Clerk announced receipt of the Government Response to Report No. 1/55 of the Joint Select
Committee on the Parliamentary Budget Office entitled “Inquiry into the Parliamentary Budget Office”
(received 25 June 2012).
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RAIL SAFETY ACT
The Clerk, in accordance with section 74 of the Rail Safety Act 2008, announced receipt of:
Office of Transport Safety Investigations Report entitled “Rail Safety Investigation Report, Derailment of
Pacific National Service MC92, Clifton, 23 November 2011” (received 26 June 2012).
Report of the Independent Transport Safety Regulator entitled “Implementation of the NSW
Government’s response to the Final Report of the Special Commission of Inquiry into the Waterfall Rail
Accident Reporting period: April – June 2012” (received 1 August 2012).
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PASSENGER TRANSPORT ACT
The Clerk, in accordance with section 46D of the Passenger Transport Act 1990, announced receipt of the
Office of Transport Safety Investigations Report entitled “Bus Safety Investigation Report, Fire Involving
STA Bus MO4878, Hillsdale, NSW, 29 July 2011” (received 3 July 2012).
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ANNUAL REPORTS
The Clerk, in accordance with section 11 of the Annual Reports (Statutory Bodies) Act 1984, announced
receipt of:
Report of the Sydney Cricket and Sports Ground Trust for the year ended 29 February 2012 (received 4
July 2012).
Report of the Redfern Waterloo Authority for the period ended 31 December 2011 (received 6 August
2012).
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STATE OWNED CORPORATIONS ACT
The Clerk, in accordance with section 27 of the State Owned Corporations Act 1989, announced receipt
of the Change to the Constitution of Sydney Desalination Plant Pty Limited by the Sydney Water
Corporation, dated 1 June 2012 (received 27 July 2012).
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AUDITOR-GENERAL
The Clerk, in accordance with section 63C of the Public Finance and Audit Act 1983, announced receipt
of the Performance Audit Report of the Auditor-General entitled “Improving the literacy of Aboriginal
students in NSW public schools: Department of Education and Communities”, dated August 2012
(received 8 August 2012).
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LEGISLATION REVIEW COMMITTEE
Mr Stephen Bromhead, Chair, tabled the report of the Legislation Review Committee entitled
“Legislation Review Digest No. 21/55”, dated 14 August 2012.
Ordered to be printed.
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Mr Stephen Bromhead also tabled minutes of the committee meeting regarding Legislation Review
Digest No. 20/55.
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JOINT STANDING COMMITTEE ON ELECTORAL MATTERS
(1)
The Speaker, in accordance with the resolution of 21 June 2012, announced the receipt of
correspondence nominating Paul Gerard Lynch as a member of the Joint Standing Committee on
Electoral Matters.
Mr Brad Hazzard moved, That a message be sent informing the Legislative Council of the Legislative
Assembly member appointed to the Committee.
Question put and passed
(2)
The Speaker, in accordance with standing order 282 (2), advised the House that on 29 June 2012,
Jai Travers Rowell was elected Chair of the Joint Standing Committee on Electoral Matters.
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SPEAKER’S STATEMENT—WITHDRAWAL OF OFFENSIVE WORDS, IMPUTATIONS AND
REFLECTIONS
The Speaker made the following statement:
“During recent sittings I have become increasingly concerned about the practice that has developed of
Members not being inclined, upon request from the Chair, to withdraw offensive words, imputations or
personal reflections upon another Member.
The use of offensive words against another Member is a breach of order and is prohibited under Standing
Order 72. Similarly, Standing Order 73 specifies that imputations of improper motives and personal
reflections on Members are disorderly other than by substantive motion. These Standing Orders come into
play if a Member takes a point of order that the words used, or imputations or reflections made, are
objectionable to the Member and should be withdrawn.
The Chair may intervene and take action if offensive or disorderly words are used by a Member. The
Chair would not usually intervene unless the words used are particularly distasteful and have been clearly
heard by the Chair. The Chair also has an overriding duty to preserve the dignity of the House and, in that
regard, would not usually contemplate withdrawal where the objection raised is frivolous or the result of a
misunderstanding.
In view of the confusion that has occurred over the interpretation of these Standing Orders, I can provide
the following advice to the House by way of clarification:
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If objection is taken against words used, or imputations or reflections made, on the ground that
the Member finds them personally offensive, the Chair will ascertain what words were spoken.
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If the Chair finds the words used were capable of giving offence, the Member will be ordered to
withdraw them and, if it is a particularly serious case, the Chair has discretion to direct that an
apology be given. An apology is not sought purely at the request of the Member taking offence.
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If the Member refuses to withdraw or only offers a qualified withdrawal, the Chair has discretion
to name the Member under Standing Order 250 (3) or remove the Member from the House under
Sessional Order 249A.”
STATUTORY RULES AND INSTRUMENTS
The Clerk tabled notices of the making of the following statutory rules and instruments published on the
Legislation Website (LW) or in the Government Gazette (GG):
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(1)
For the week ended 22 June 2012
Administrative Decisions Tribunal Act 1997—Administrative Decisions Tribunal Amendment (Fees)
Regulation 2012 (LW 22 June 2012).
Criminal Procedure Act 1986—Criminal Procedure Amendment (Fees) Regulation 2012 (LW 22 June
2012).
Jury Act 1977—Jury Amendment (Attendance and Refreshment Allowances) Regulation 2012 (LW 22
June 2012).
Liquor Act 2007—Liquor Amendment (Extension of Freeze Period) Regulation 2012 (LW 22 June
2012).
Local Government Act 1993—Local Government (General) Amendment (Caretaker Period Restrictions)
Regulation 2012 (LW 22 June 2012).
Local Government Act 1993—Local Government (General) Amendment (Elections) Regulation 2012
(LW 22 June 2012).
Relationships Register Act 2010—Relationships Register Amendment (Fees) Regulation 2012 (LW 22
June 2012).
Road Transport (Safety and Traffic Management) Act 1999—Road Transport (Safety and Traffic
Management) Amendment (Declared Organisations) Regulation 2012 (LW 22 June 2012).
Succession Act 2006—Succession Amendment (Will Deposit Fee) Regulation 2012 (LW 22 June 2012).
(2)
For the week ended 29 June 2012
Casino Control Act 1992—Casino Control Amendment (RSA) Regulation 2012 (LW 29 June 2012).
Civil Procedure Act 2005—Civil Procedure Amendment (Fees) Regulation 2012 (LW 29 June 2012).
Conveyancing Act 1919—Conveyancing (General) Amendment (Fees) Regulation 2012 (LW 29 June
2012).
Criminal Procedure Act 1986—Criminal Procedure Amendment (Local Court Criminal Process Reforms)
Regulation 2012 (LW 29 June 2012).
Electricity Supply Act 1995—Electricity Supply (General) Amendment (Retail Supply) Regulation 2012
(LW 29 June 2012).
Fisheries Management Act 1994—Fisheries Management Legislation Amendment (Fees, Charges and
Contributions) Regulation 2012 (LW 29 June 2012).
Gaming Machines Act 2001—Gaming Machines Amendment (RCG) Regulation 2012 (LW 29 June
2012).
Gas Supply Act 1996—Gas Supply (Natural Gas Retail Competition) Amendment (Retail Supply)
Regulation 2012 (LW 29 June 2012).
Homebush Motor Racing (Sydney 400) Act 2008—Homebush Motor Racing (Sydney 400) Regulation
2012 (LW 28 June 2012).
Industrial Relations Act 1996—Industrial Relations (General) Amendment (Fees) Regulation 2012 (LW
29 June 2012).
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Liquor Act 2007—Liquor Amendment (RSA) Regulation 2012 (LW 29 June 2012).
Lotteries and Art Unions Act 1901—Lotteries and Art Unions Amendment (Fees) Regulation 2012 (LW
29 June 2012).
Plumbing and Drainage Act 2011—Plumbing and Drainage Regulation 2012 (LW 29 June 2012).
Public Sector Employment and Management Act 2002—Public Sector Employment and Management
Amendment (Procurement of Goods and Services) Regulation 2012 (LW 29 June 2012).
Real Property Act 1900—Real Property Amendment (Fees) Regulation 2012 (LW 29 June 2012).
Road Transport (General) Act 2005—Road Transport Legislation Amendment (Fees) Regulation 2012
(LW 29 June 2012).
Strata Schemes (Freehold Development) Act 1973—Strata Schemes (Freehold Development)
Amendment (Fees) Regulation 2012 (LW 29 June 2012).
Strata Schemes (Leasehold Development) Act 1986—Strata Schemes (Leasehold Development)
Amendment (Fees) Regulation 2012 (LW 29 June 2012).
Surveying and Spatial Information Act 2002—Surveying and Spatial Information Amendment (Fees and
Deposits) Regulation 2012 (LW 29 June 2012).
Vocational Education and Training (Commonwealth Powers) Act 2010—Vocational Education and
Training (Commonwealth Powers) (Transitional) Amendment (Extension) Regulation 2012 (LW 29 June
2012).
Water Management Act 2000—Water Management (General) Amendment (Extension of Transitional
Period) Regulation 2012 (LW 29 June 2012).
Water Management Act 2000—Water Management (General) Amendment (Upper Parramatta River
Catchment Trust) Regulation 2012 (LW 29 June 2012).
(3)
For the week ended 6 July 2012
Civil Procedure Act 2005—Uniform Civil Procedure Rules (Amendment No. 52) 2012 (LW 6 July 2012).
Public Health Act 2010—Public Health Regulation 2012 (LW 6 July 2012).
Roads Act 1993—Roads Amendment (Authorised Officers) Regulation 2012 (LW 6 July 2012).
(4)
For the week ended 13 July 2012
Judges’ Pensions Act 1953—Judges’ Pensions Regulation 2012 (LW 13 July 2012).
Local Court Act 2007—
(a)
Local Court Practice Note No. 6 of 2008—Repeal of Practice Note (GG No. 72 of 13 July 2012,
p 3347).
(b)
Local Court Practice Note CRIM 1—Amendment of Practice Note (GG No. 72 of 13 July 2012,
p 3347).
(c)
Local Court Practice Note No. 2 of 2012 (GG No. 72 of 13 July 2012, p 3347).
Real Property Act 1900—Real Property Amendment (Mortgagor Identification) Regulation 2012 (LW 13
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July 2012).
Statutory and Other Offices Remuneration Act 1975—Report and Determination Pursuant to Section 14
(2) (GG No. 72 of 13 July 2012, p 3353).
Workplace Surveillance Act 2005—Workplace Surveillance Regulation 2012 (LW 13 July 2012).
(5)
For the week ended 20 July 2012
Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Act 1995—Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration
Amendment (Fees) Regulation 2012 (LW 20 July 2012).
Dust Diseases Tribunal Act 1989—Dust Diseases Tribunal Amendment (Fees) Regulation 2012 (LW 20
July 2012).
Electronic Transactions Act 2000—Electronic Transactions Regulation 2012 (LW 20 July 2012).
Evidence (Audio and Audio Visual Links) Act 1998—Evidence (Audio and Audio Visual Links)
Amendment (Bail Matters) Regulation 2012 (LW 20 July 2012).
National Parks and Wildlife Act 1974—Notices of reservation of a national park under section 30A (1)
reserving land as part of: Abercrombie River National Park (GG No. 73 of 20 July 2012, p 3402);
Georges River National Park (GG No. 73 of 20 July 2012, p 3402); Morton National Park (GG No. 73 of
20 July 2012, p 3402); and Coolah Tops National Park (GG No. 73 of 20 July 2012, p 3403).
(6)
For the week ended 27 July 2012
Agricultural Industry Services Act 1998—Agricultural Industry Services Amendment (Murray Valley
Citrus Industry Development Order) Regulation 2012 (LW 27 July 2012).
Consumer, Trader and Tenancy Tribunal Act 2001—Consumer, Trader and Tenancy Tribunal
Amendment (Representation) Regulation 2012 (LW 27 July 2012).
Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979—
(a)
Environmental Planning and Assessment Amendment (Miscellaneous) Regulation 2012 (LW 27
July 2012).
(b)
Environmental Planning and Assessment Further Amendment (Existing Mining Leases)
Regulation 2012 (LW 27 July 2012).
National Parks and Wildlife Act 1974—
(a)
Notice of reservation of a nature reserve under section 30A (1) reserving land as part of Ginghet
Nature Reserve (GG No. 78 of 27 July 2012, p 3584).
(b)
Notice of reservation of a national park under section 30A (1) reserving land as part of New
England National Park (GG No. 78 of 27 July 2012, p 3584).
Professional Standards Act 1994—The Law Society of New South Wales Scheme (GG No. 78 of 27 July
2012, p 3592).
(7)
For the week ended 3 August 2012
Building Professionals Act 2005—Amendments to the Building Professionals Board Accreditation
Scheme under section 4 (7) of the Act (GG No. 80 of 3 August 2012, p 3637).
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Public Health Act 2010—Public Health Amendment (Scheduled Medical Conditions) Regulation 2012
(LW 3 August 2012).
Water Management Act 2000—Water Management (General) Amendment (Miscellaneous) Regulation
2012 (LW 3 August 2012).
Workers Compensation (Bush Fire, Emergency and Rescue Services) Act 1987—Workers Compensation
(Bush Fire, Emergency and Rescue Services) Regulation 2012 (LW 3 August 2012).
(8)
For the week ended 10 August 2012
Civil Procedure Act 2005—
(a)
Uniform Civil Procedure Rules (Amendment No. 53) 2012 (LW 10 August 2012).
(b)
Uniform Civil Procedure Rules (Amendment No. 54) 2012 (LW (10 August 2012).
Home Building Act 1989—Home Building Amendment (Exemption) Regulation 2012 (LW 10 August
2012).
Local Government Act 1993—Local Government (General) Amendment (Special Disclosures of
Pecuniary Interest) Regulation 2012 (LW 10 August 2012).
National Parks and Wildlife Act 1974—
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(a)
Notices of reservation of a national park under section 30A (1) reserving land as part of:
Murrumbidgee Valley National Park (GG No. 82 of 10 August 2012, p 3683); and Goonengerry
National Park (GG No. 82 of 10 August 2012, p 3684).
(b)
Notice of reservation of a state conservation area under section 30A (1) reserving land as part of
Abercrombie River State Conservation Area (GG No. 82 of 10 August 2012, p 3683).
PETITIONS
(1)
The Clerk announced that the following members had each lodged petitions for presentation:
Mr Richard Amery—from certain citizens requesting increased funding, staffing and infrastructure for
palliative care services on the Central Coast.
Ms Clover Moore—from certain citizens requesting the provision of bus services to the Walsh Bay
precinct and the provision of ferry services to the new wharf at Pier 2/3.
Ms Clover Moore—from certain citizens opposing the sale of animals in pet shops.
Ms Linda Burney—from certain citizens requesting sewage flows into the Cooks River be immediately
limited.
Ms Clover Moore—from certain citizens requesting a container deposit levy be introduced in New South
Wales.
(2)
The Clerk announced that the following members had each lodged petitions for presentation
signed by 500 or more persons:
Ms Gabrielle Upton—from certain citizens requesting the installation of traffic signals at the intersection
of Wellington Street and Bondi Road, Bondi.
Mr Mark Speakman—from certain citizens requesting that the traffic lights at the intersection of Box
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Road and Port Hacking Road, Miranda be modified.
Ms Gabrielle Upton—from certain citizens requesting that Rose Bay Promenade and seawall be listed on
the State’s Heritage Register.
(3)
The Clerk also announced receipt of the following ministerial responses to petitions signed by
500 or more persons:
The Hon. Jillian Skinner—lodged 31 May 2012—Repeal of the Fluoridation of Public Water Supplies
Act 1957—(Mr Andrew Stoner).
The Hon. Adrian Piccoli—lodged 29 May 2012—Requesting a review of the Professional English
Assessment for Teachers test—(Mr Richard Torbay).
The Hon. Adrian Piccoli—lodged 20 June 2012—Bobin Public School—(Mr Andrew Stoner).
The Hon. Duncan Gay—lodged 22 May 2012—Road safety standards at vehicle breakdowns—(Mr
Andrew Stoner).
The Hon. Duncan Gay—lodged 30 May 2012—Newcastle Inner City Bypass—(Ms Sonia Hornery).
The Hon. Chris Hartcher—lodged 21 June 2012—Proposed wind farm at Twofold Bay—(Mr Andrew
Constance).
The Hon. Brad Hazzard—lodged 20 June 2012—Bickham Coal Activities—(Mr George Souris).
The Hon. Chris Hartcher—lodged 20 June 2012—Bickham Coal Activities—(Mr George Souris).
The Hon. Gladys Berejiklian—lodged 24 May 2012—Redfern railway station lift access—(Ms Clover
Moore).
The Hon. Gladys Berejiklian—lodged 20 May 2012—Unanderra railway station lift access—(Ms Noreen
Hay).
The Hon. Greg Pearce—lodged 31 May 2012—Retail trading laws—(Mr John Robertson).
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GENERAL BUSINESS (COMMUNITY RECOGNITION NOTICES)
The Speaker informed the House that in accordance with the resolution of 21 February 2012, general
business notice of motion (general notice) no. 294 had been reclassified as a general business (community
recognition notice).
The Speaker obtained the leave of the House for consideration of this general business (community
recognition notice) forthwith.
Question proposed—That the following motion, given by the member as indicated, pursuant to notice, be
formally agreed to:
ILLAWARRA TOURISM
Mr Ryan Park—That this House:
(1)
Notes the contribution tourism makes to the economy across the Illawarra.
(2)
Recognises the efforts of those tourist operators who recently won awards in the South
Coast Tourism Awards.
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Question put and passed.
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PLACING OR DISPOSAL OF BUSINESS—LAPSING OF GENERAL BUSINESS
The Speaker advised the House that in accordance with standing order 105 (3), general business notices
of motions (general notices) nos 135, 150, 185, 241, 256 and 258, had lapsed.
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NOTICES OF MOTIONS SOUGHT TO BE ACCORDED PRIORITY
(1)
Mr Troy Grant made a statement in support of his notice being accorded priority over the other
business of the House.
(2)
Ms Sonia Hornery also made a statement in support of her notice being accorded priority—
That this House condemns the Government for cutting 298 police officers from the authorised
strength of Local Area Commands across metropolitan New South Wales.
Question—That the motion of the member for Dubbo be accorded priority—put.
The House divided.
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Mr Anderson, Mr Annesley, Mr Aplin, Mr Ayres, Mr Baird, Mr Barilaro, Mr Bassett, Mr Baumann, Ms
Berejiklian, Mr Bromhead, Mr Brookes, Mr Casuscelli, Mr Conolly, Mr Constance, Mr Cornwell, Mr
Coure, Mrs Davies, Mr Dominello, Mr Doyle, Mr Edwards, Mr Elliott, Mr Evans, Mr Flowers, Mr
Fraser, Mr Gee, Mr George, Ms Gibbons, Ms Goward, Mr Grant, Mr Gulaptis, Mr Hartcher, Mr Hazzard,
Ms Hodgkinson, Mr Holstein, Mr Humphries, Mr Issa, Mr Kean, Dr Lee, Mr O'Dea, Mr Owen, Mr Page,
Ms Parker, Mr Patterson, Mr Perrottet, Mr Piccoli, Mr Provest, Mr Roberts, Mr Rohan, Mr Rowell, Mrs
Sage, Mr Sidoti, Mrs Skinner, Mr Smith, Mr Souris, Mr Speakman, Mr Stokes, Mr Stoner, Mr Toole, Mr
Torbay, Ms Upton, Mr Ward, Mr Webber, Mr R.C. Williams and Mrs Williams.
Tellers: Mr Maguire and Mr J.D. Williams.
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Mr Barr, Ms Burney, Ms Burton, Mr Daley, Mr Furolo, Ms Hay, Ms Hornery, Mr Lalich, Mr Lynch, Dr
McDonald, Ms Mihailuk, Ms Moore, Mr Parker, Mrs Perry, Mr Piper, Mr Rees, Mr Robertson, Ms
Tebbutt, Ms Watson and Mr Zangari.
Tellers: Mr Amery and Mr Park.
In the Chair: Mrs Hancock.
Question passed.
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MOTION ACCORDED PRIORITY—RIGHT TO SILENCE LAW
Mr Troy Grant moved, pursuant to notice, That this House supports the Government’s commitment to
toughen right to silence laws.
Upon which Mr Paul Lynch moved, That the motion be amended by leaving out all words after “That”
with a view to inserting instead:
“this House notes the Government’s announcement about so called ‘toughening’ of right to silence laws
and awaits a copy of the legislation.”
Question proposed—That the words proposed to be left out stand.
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Debate continued.
Mr Bryan Doyle speaking—
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It being 4.00 pm, debate interrupted for government business.
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Motion lapsed.
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COURTS AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL
Mr Greg Smith moved, pursuant to notice, That a bill be now introduced for an Act to make
miscellaneous amendments to certain legislation with respect to courts and certain other legislation
administered by the Attorney General.
Question put and passed.
Bill introduced and read a first time.
Mr Greg Smith moved, That this bill be now read a second time.
Debate adjourned (Mr Paul Lynch) and the resumption of the debate made an order of the day for a future
day.
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COMMUNITY HOUSING PROVIDERS (ADOPTION OF NATIONAL LAW) BILL
The order of the day was read for the resumption of the adjourned debate, on the motion of Ms Pru
Goward, That this bill be now read a second time.
Question again proposed and debate resumed.
Dr Andrew McDonald moved, That this debate be now adjourned.
Question put and passed.
Ordered, That the resumption of the debate stand an order of the day for tomorrow.
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It being before 7.00 pm, matter of public importance proceeded with.
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MATTER OF PUBLIC IMPORTANCE—RURAL AND REGIONAL TOURISM
The Speaker previously informed the House of receipt from Mr Andrew Gee of a notice of a matter of
public importance, namely:
Rural and Regional Tourism.
Discussion ensued and concluded.
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PRIVATE MEMBERS’ STATEMENTS
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ADJOURNMENT
The House adjourned, pursuant to standing and sessional orders, at 7.21 pm, until tomorrow, at 10.00 am.
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Attendance: All members present except Mr Bruce Notley-Smith and Mr Chris Spence.
RONDA MILLER
Clerk of the Legislative Assembly
SHELLEY HANCOCK
Speaker
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Authorised by the Parliament of New South Wales