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MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS
No. 78
TUESDAY 1 MAY 2012
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Meeting of the House ............................................................................................................................... 905
Assents to Bills ......................................................................................................................................... 905
Assumption of the Administration of the Government by the Lieutenant-Governor ............................... 905
Re-assumption of the Administration of the Government by the Governor ............................................. 905
Assumption of the Administration of the Government by the Lieutenant-Governor ............................... 906
Re-assumption of the Administration of the Government by the Governor ............................................. 906
Message from the Legislative Assembly—Road Transport Legislation Amendment (Offender
Nomination) Bill 2012 ............................................................................................................................. 906
Council on the Ageing forum (Formal Business)..................................................................................... 906
Dr Anthony Pun OAM (Formal Business) ............................................................................................... 907
Mr Luke Lewis (Formal Business) ........................................................................................................... 908
Mr Anthony Mustaca (Formal Business) ................................................................................................. 909
Mr Felice Montrone (Formal Business) ................................................................................................... 910
Mr Clint Newton (Formal Business) ........................................................................................................ 910
Democracy in Burma (Formal Business) ................................................................................................. 911
Printing of Tabled Papers ......................................................................................................................... 911
Paper—Tabled by Minister ...................................................................................................................... 911
General Purpose Standing Committee No. 5—Report ............................................................................. 912
Legislation Review Committee—Report ................................................................................................. 912
Statutory Rules and Instruments—Tabled by the Clerk ........................................................................... 912
Disputed Claim of Privilege—WorkCover Prosecutions ......................................................................... 913
Petitions .................................................................................................................................................... 913
Notices of Motions ................................................................................................................................... 913
Business Postponed .................................................................................................................................. 913
General Purpose Standing Committee No. 5—Reference ........................................................................ 913
Answers to Questions Without Notice ..................................................................................................... 914
Business Postponed .................................................................................................................................. 914
Noxious Weeds Amendment Bill 2012 .................................................................................................... 914
Questions .................................................................................................................................................. 914
General Purpose Standing Committee No. 3—Take Note of Report ....................................................... 914
Business Postponed .................................................................................................................................. 915
General Purpose Standing Committee No. 4—Take Note of Report ....................................................... 915
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General Purpose Standing Committee No. 5—Take Note of Report ....................................................... 915
Select Committee on the Kooragang Island Orica chemical leak—Take Note of Report ........................ 915
Adjournment ............................................................................................................................................ 915
Attendance ............................................................................................................................................... 916
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MEETING OF THE HOUSE
The House met at 2.30 pm according to adjournment. The President took the Chair and read the prayers.
The President acknowledged the Gadigal clan of the Eora nation and its elders and thanked them for their
custodianship of this land.
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ASSENTS TO BILLS
The President reported messages from Her Excellency the Governor intimating assent to the following
bills:
Act No.
2012
11 April 2012
Road Transport Legislation Amendment (Offender Nomination) Bill 2012 .............................................. 17
Centennial Park and Moore Park Trust Amendment Bill 2012 .................................................................. 18
Public Sector Employment and Management Amendment Bill 2012 ........................................................ 19
State Revenue Legislation Amendment Bill 2012 ...................................................................................... 20
Local Government Amendment (Elections) Bill 2012 ............................................................................... 21
Local Government Amendment (Members of Parliament) Bill 2012 ........................................................ 22
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ASSUMPTION OF THE ADMINISTRATION
LIEUTENANT-GOVERNOR
OF
THE
GOVERNMENT
BY
THE
The President reported the following message from the Honourable Thomas Frederick Bathurst,
Lieutenant-Governor:
Office of the Governor
Sydney 2000
T Bathurst
LIEUTENANT-GOVERNOR
The Honourable Thomas Frederick Bathurst, Lieutenant-Governor of the State of New South Wales, has
the honour to inform the Legislative Council that, consequent on the Governor of New South Wales,
Professor Marie Bashir, having assumed the administration of the government of the Commonwealth, he
assumed the administration of the government of the State at 10.00 am on Wednesday 11 April 2012.
11 April 2012
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RE-ASSUMPTION OF THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE GOVERNMENT BY THE
GOVERNOR
The President reported the following message from Her Excellency the Governor:
Office of the Governor
Sydney 2000
Marie Bashir
GOVERNOR
Professor Marie Bashir, Governor of New South Wales, has the honour to inform the Legislative Council
that she re-assumed the administration of the government of the State at 8.45 pm on Saturday, 14 April
2012.
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ASSUMPTION OF THE ADMINISTRATION
LIEUTENANT-GOVERNOR
OF
THE
GOVERNMENT
BY
THE
The President reported the following message from the Honourable Thomas Frederick Bathurst,
Lieutenant-Governor:
Office of the Governor
Sydney 2000
T Bathurst
LIEUTENANT-GOVERNOR
The Honourable Thomas Frederick Bathurst, Lieutenant-Governor of the State of New South Wales, has
the honour to inform the Legislative Council that, consequent on the Governor of New South Wales,
Professor Marie Bashir, having assumed the administration of the government of the Commonwealth, he
assumed the administration of the government of the State at 2.30 pm on Saturday 21 April 2012.
21 April 2012
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RE-ASSUMPTION OF THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE GOVERNMENT BY THE
GOVERNOR
The President reported the following message from Her Excellency the Governor:
Office of the Governor
Sydney 2000
Marie Bashir
GOVERNOR
Professor Marie Bashir, Governor of New South Wales, has the honour to inform the Legislative Council
that she re-assumed the administration of the government of the State at 3.55 pm on Sunday, 29 April
2012.
29 April 2012
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MESSAGE FROM THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY—ROAD TRANSPORT LEGISLATION
AMENDMENT (OFFENDER NOMINATION) BILL 2012
The President reported the following message from the Legislative Assembly:
Mr PRESIDENT
The Legislative Assembly having this day agreed to the Bill with the long title “An Act to amend the
Road Transport (General) Act 2005 to make further provision with respect to the nomination of offenders
for certain camera recorded and parking offences; and to make consequential and other minor
amendments to the Fines Act 1996 and the road transport legislation” returns the bill to the Legislative
Council without amendment.
Legislative Assembly
4 April 2012
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COUNCIL ON THE AGEING FORUM (Formal Business)
Ms Ficarra moved, according to notice:
1.
That this House notes that:
SHELLEY HANCOCK
Speaker
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(a)
on 6 March 2012, the Council on the Ageing (COTA), one of Australia’s leading
organisations for seniors, held a forum at the Parliament of New South Wales celebrating
the hard work and sacrifices made by grandparents raising children,
(b)
there are currently over 22,000 families in Australia headed by grandparents according to
the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS),
(c)
research by the University of New South Wales has found that 23 per cent of families use
grandparents in some childcare capacity,
(d)
many grandparents have accepted the responsibility of becoming full-time care givers to
their grandchildren when their own children are unwilling or unable to be parents
themselves,
(e)
grandparents most commonly become born again parents when the parents of their
grandchildren are experiencing mental illnesses, substance abuse, or facing incarceration,
(f)
these arrangements are generally made through an informal arrangement with the child’s
parents or a formal court order issued out of interest for the child’s safety,
(g)
caring for children comes at an enormous cost to grandparents, many of whom are living on
fixed incomes that require them to forego plans for recreation, travel, or other hobbies,
(h)
rather than enjoy retirement like their peers, many grandparents are taking on the mental
and physical demands of parenthood that most would only consider when they are young,
and
(i)
regardless of the taxing demands that raising children entails, many grandparents have
shown insurmountable determination in providing the best possible life for their
grandchildren regardless of the overwhelming challenges they face.
That this House acknowledges:
(a)
the Honourable Andrew Constance MP for his leadership and initiative as Minister for
Ageing, and Minister for Disability in promoting the interests of seniors raising their
grandchildren,
(b)
Ms Elizabeth McCrea and The Mirabel Foundation for their assistance in aiding orphaned
and abandoned children,
(c)
Mr Paul Bickford, President of Grandparents as Parents Again, and that organisation for
their support of grandparents and families that provide a safe and loving environment for
children, and
(d)
Ms Kath Brewster and Mr Danny Manich, President and Project Officer of COTA NSW,
respectively, for their leadership and support of grandparents who take on the challenge and
responsibility of raising their grandchildren in the absence of healthy or responsible parents.
Question put and passed.
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DR ANTHONY PUN OAM (Formal Business)
Ms Ficarra moved, according to notice:
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That this House notes that Dr Anthony Pun OAM has been extensively involved with Chinese
community organisations, NSW Government Advisory Committees and Multicultural
organisations for over 24 years, and over this period has served at certain times as National
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President, Chinese Community Council of Australia, Chair of the Australia China Cultural
Association, Chair, Chinese Australian Celebrations Committee, President, Sydney Chinese Dance
and Song Inc, Chair, Chinese Australian Union Inc President, Australian Chinese Community
Association of NSW Inc, President, Sydney Chinese Dance and Song Inc, President, Australian
Lao-Chinese Association Inc, Chairman Australian Mainland Chinese Association Inc, Chair, Hon
Advisor to the Indonesian Ethnic Chinese Community Association, Australian Community
Services Inc, Hon Life Advisor, Lao-Chinese Association Inc, Australian Asian Federation of
Commerce and Industry, Australian Correspondence College of Chinese Painting and Calligraphy,
Australian Chinese Sports Foundation, Australia Guangzhou Association, Australian Pan Yu
Association, Australian Longyan Association, Hon Advisor, Australian Chinese International
Association of Commerce, Member Australian Chau San Youth Association, President and Life
Member Canterbury Multicultural Aged and Disability Support Services, Past Chair and Life
Member of the Ethnic Communities’ Council of NSW, Chair, Drug and Alcohol Multicultural
Education Centre and Director St George Area Health Board, NSW Health, member of the
Ministerial Advisory Committee on Hearing, member, Australian Pharmaceutical Advisory
Council, member, Committee on the Guidelines for Funeral Industry based on the Public Health,
member, NSW Multicultural Health Communications Service Management Committee, member,
Expert Advisory Group – Optimum Cancer Management Committee, NSW Health Department,
member, Multicultural Health Promotion Conference Steering Committee and HIV/AIDS
Education and Support Service Steering Committee, member, Industrial Injury Prevention Steering
Committee – Auburn Hospital, Health Promotion Unit and WorkCover, member, Area
Multicultural Committee – Southern Western Sydney Area Health Service, Chairman, Advisory
Council – Australia-China Chamber of Commerce and Industry Inc and Honorary Executive
Director – Australia China Trade and Commerce Council.
2.
That this House notes that, in recognition of Dr Anthony Pun’s outstanding service to the
community, he was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia in 1997 and the Premiers Award
for Outstanding Community Service in 1991, 1996 and 2010.
3.
That this House acknowledges and commends Dr Anthony Pun OAM on his continued
outstanding service to the New South Wales community.
Question put and passed.
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MR LUKE LEWIS (Formal Business)
Ms Ficarra moved, according to notice:
1.
That this House notes that:
(a)
on Saturday 31 March 2012, Mr Luke Lewis, Captain of the Penrith Panthers celebrated
200 games with the Penrith Panthers Rugby League Club,
(b)
in 2011, Luke Lewis was appointed Captain of the Penrith Panthers, and was part of the
Premiership winning team in 2003,
(c)
Mr Lewis has represented Australia in 11 Test Matches, toured with the 2004 Kangaroos,
was picked as 18th man for the Australian side to play in the ANZAC test in 2009, and was
selected to play for Australia in 2009 to 2011 in the Four Nations tournament,
(d)
Mr Lewis has also represented New South Wales in State of Origin, playing eight matches
for New South Wales, and has also played in City Origin and the National Rugby League
All Stars,
(e)
Mr Lewis is extensively involved in the community as a grass roots worker in the Panthers
on the Prowl Program, helping disadvantages children and youth, regularly visits children’s
hospitals and country areas to assist children and youth by promoting healthy lifestyles, is
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an Ambassador for the White Ribbon Foundation for the elimination of violence against
women, an Ambassador for The Cure the Future Foundation for cancer and stem cell
research, and is an Ambassador for the Jane McGrath Foundation which aims to increase
awareness of breast cancer and raise money for breast cancer nurses, and
(f)
2.
in 2010, Mr Lewis was a recognised in the mid-West Volunteer of the Year Awards for his
outstanding service to the Western Sydney community, particularly to child and youth
welfare and charitable organisations.
That this House congratulates and commends Mr Luke Lewis for his achievement of 200 games
with the Penrith Panthers Rugby League Club and for his continued outstanding service to child
and youth welfare and charitable organisations.
Question put and passed.
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MR ANTHONY MUSTACA (Formal Business)
Ms Ficarra moved, according to notice:
1.
2.
That this House notes that:
(a)
Mr Anthony Mustaca has been serving the New South Wales community for over 40 years,
particularly since 1968 in education, welfare and community service roles, being one of two
teachers selected from thousands in 1975 to spear-head innovations in education in the
Liverpool region, which was the fastest growing area in the State at that time and one of the
most ethnically diverse,
(b)
Mr Mustaca for many years taught students from infancy to secondary school with learning
difficulties, disabilities or behavioural disorders and was one of the founders of the
Education for Disadvantaged Children Council,
(c)
Mr Mustaca has been extensively involved in various other community based organisations
such as the Italian Forum, the Italian National Day Committee, Association of Italian
Workers Abroad, World Youth Day organising as a member of the Vatican Contingency
Assistance Program, Board Member of Dougherty Apartments, Community Housing in the
Lower North Shore, Chairman of Willoughby City Salvation Army Red Shield Appeal,
Chairman of Member Mercy College Chatswood School Council, member of the
Association of Italian Workers Abroad Willoughby, member of the Willoughby East Ward
Progress Association, member of the Willoughby West Ward Progress Association, former
Councillor and Deputy Mayor of Willoughby and member of the Global Friendship
Committee and the Cultural Events Organising Committee, and
(d)
over the last 40 years, Mr Mustaca has been a supporter and contributed significant funds to
numerous charities and non-government organisations such as the Victor Chang Cardiac
Research Institute, North Shore Heart Research Foundation, China Education Centre
Australia, Saint George Association, Italy-Australia Friendship Association, Italian Forum
Limited, Willoughby City; Concourse (Civic Place), Italian Christian Workers Association
(A.C.L.I.), Italian Earthquake Appeal and the White Ribbon Foundation for the prevention
of violence against women.
That this House acknowledges and commends Mr Anthony Mustaca for his continued outstanding
service to the New South Wales community.
Question put and passed.
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MR FELICE MONTRONE (Formal Business)
Ms Ficarra moved, according to notice:
1.
That this House notes that since 1982, Mr Felice Montrone has continued to make an outstanding
contribution to the community, including as Foundation Chairman, Father Atanasio Gonelli
Charitable Fund, Secretary General for Australia, Confederation of Italians in the World, Trustee
in Australia for the John Paul II Foundation for Youth, Chairman, Centre for Australian Studies in
the Mediterranean, President of the Apulian Business Association of Australia, Deputy Chairman,
Associazione Puglia NSW Cooperative Limited, Secretary General, Italian Australian Business
Council of Australia, Committee Member, Abruzzo Earthquake Appeal of NSW, Chairman of the
Italian Australian committee for the Sydney World Youth Day (Italian contingent), Board Member
of the Co-operative Federation of NSW Ltd, Deputy Chairman, Madonna of Pompeii hosting
committee, Convenor, Giovinazzo Council and Leichhardt Council Sister City Friendship
Committee, Vice President of the Australian Molise Earthquake Appeal, Board Member,
COMITES NSW, Board Member, Bicentennial Park Authority, Chairman of the Federation Police
Youth Clubs of New South Wales, President, Westgate Chamber of Commerce, Chairman, Puglia
Association Sydney, Board Member of the committee for the Australian Italian Community
Celebration of the Australian Bicentenary, Founding Board Member of the Italian Forum,
Secretary, Puglia Association Sydney, Board Member and Italian Language Program Coordinator,
Radio 2RSR, a Sydney based community radio station and member of the Co.As.It School &
Education Committee.
2.
That this House notes that, in recognition of Mr Montrone’s outstanding service to the community,
he has been awarded the Cardinal Bagnasco Medal, the NSW Government Community Service
Award, appointed a Knight of the Order of the Italian Republic or ‘Cavaliere’ by the President of
the Italian Republic, received the International Cultural & Literary Award, received the City of
Pompeii Pontifical Delegation Award, awarded “Premio Aldo Moro” from the European Cultural
Centre, the Medal of Merit from the Puglia Regional Government, the Co.As.It. Medal, the
Earthquake Aid Award, the Community Medal awarded by the Italian City of Nissoria, the
Australian Apulian of the Year Award and the Peace & Friendship Prize awarded by the Italian
City of Giovinazzo.
3.
That this House acknowledges and commends Mr Felice (Phil) Montrone for his continued
outstanding service to the New South Wales community.
Question put and passed.
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MR CLINT NEWTON (Formal Business)
Ms Ficarra moved, according to notice:
1.
That this House notes that:
(a)
Mr Clint Newton has been appointed a Sports Ambassador featuring in the DVD ‘Change
Your Ways’, taking a strong stand against domestic violence against women,
(b)
the program utilises regional rugby league clubs to provide domestic violence education
and training to club players and harnesses the power of sport to change community attitudes
to promote more respectful relationships,
(c)
Mr Newton has played rugby league most of his life both here in Australia and
internationally, having played in Britain for Hull Kingston Rovers in the Super League,
currently in Australia for the Penrith Panthers, and previously for the Newcastle Knights
and Melbourne Storm in the National Rugby League competition, and
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2.
Mr Newton has also assisted the White Ribbon Foundation for the prevention of violence
against women, is involved in the Panthers on the Prowl Foundation programs which assist
disadvantaged children and young people and also regularly visits schools, hospitals and
assists with charitable events.
That this House commends Mr Clint Newton on his work as a Sports Ambassador and particularly
in preventing domestic violence in the community.
Question put and passed.
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DEMOCRACY IN BURMA (Formal Business)
Dr Kaye moved, according to notice:
1.
That this House welcomes the outcome of the result of the by-elections in Burma held on Sunday 1
April 2012 and congratulates Daw Aung San Suu Kyi and the National League for Democracy on
this important step in the long road towards democracy in Burma.
2.
That this House notes that:
3.
(a)
the election result demonstrates that the people of Burma support a move to democracy, and
when given a real choice they will elect candidates who represent real democratic
outcomes,
(b)
there is still a long way to go on the path to full democracy in Burma,
(c)
only 45 seats were up for election on Sunday, which is less than 10 per cent of
parliamentary seats,
(d)
the 2008 Constitution is unchanged and is not based on democratic principles,
(e)
severe restrictions on the actions of parliamentarians remain in place,
(f)
democracy cannot be achieved until all political prisoners are released and military attacks
on civilians come to an end, and
(g)
the relatively smooth running of the by elections in not sufficient reason for the Australian
government to lift sanctions against Burma.
That this House pledges its continued support for genuine democracy and human rights in Burma
and calls on the Australian government to maintain the sanctions on Burma until all political
prisoners are freed, military attacks on civilians stop and human rights abuses cease.
Question put and passed.
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PRINTING OF TABLED PAPERS
According to standing order, Mr Pearce tabled a list of papers tabled and not ordered to be printed in the
previous month.
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PAPER—TABLED BY MINISTER
Mr Pearce, according to the Annual Reports (Statutory Bodies) Act 1984, tabled a final report of the
Roads and Traffic Authority for the period 1 July 2011 to 31 October 2011.
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Ordered: That the report be printed.
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GENERAL PURPOSE STANDING COMMITTEE NO. 5—REPORT
The Chair (Mr Brown) tabled Report No. 35 of General Purpose Standing Committee No. 5 entitled
“Coal seam gas”, dated May 2012, together with transcripts of evidence, tabled documents,
correspondence, submissions and answers to questions taken on notice.
Ordered: That the report be printed.
Mr Brown moved, according to standing order: That the House take note of the report.
Motion made (Mr Brown speaking) and question: That this debate be now adjourned until a later hour of
the sitting—put and passed.
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LEGISLATION REVIEW COMMITTEE—REPORT
Dr Phelps tabled a report of the Legislation Review Committee entitled “Legislation Review Digest No.
15/55”, dated 1 May 2012.
Ordered: That the report be printed.
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STATUTORY RULES AND INSTRUMENTS—TABLED BY THE CLERK
The Clerk tabled the following statutory rules and instruments, published on the NSW Legislation website
or in the Government Gazette to Friday 27 April 2012:
(1)
Energy and Utilities Administration Act 1987—Energy and Utilities Administration Amendment
(Air Conditioners, Set-Top Boxes and Incandescent Lamps) Regulation 2012 (LW 13/04/2012)
(2)
Fisheries Management Act 1994—Fisheries Management (General) Amendment (Pacific Oysters)
Regulation 2012 (LW 13/04/2012)
(3)
Local Court Act 2007—
(a)
Local Court Practice Note COMM 1—Procedures to be adopted for committal hearings in
the Local Court (Gazette 44, 27/04/2012, p 1071)
(b)
Local Court Practice Note CRIM 1—Case management of criminal proceedings in the
Local Court (Gazette 44, 27/04/2012, p 1044)
(c)
Local Court Practice Note No. 2 of 2012—Domestic and Personal Violence Proceedings
(Gazette 44, 27/04/2012, p 1076)
(4)
Local Government Act 1993—Local Government (General) Amendment (Minimum Rates)
Regulation 2012 (LW 20/04/2012)
(5)
National Parks and Wildlife Act 1974—Erratum (Gazette 40, 13/04/2012, p 933)
(6)
Oaths Act 1900—Oaths Amendment (Confirmation of Identity) Regulation 2012 (LW
13/04/2012)
(7)
Public Health Facilities Act 2007—Public Health Facilities Amendment (Rapid Opioid
Detoxification) Regulation 2012 (LW 20/04/2012)
(8)
Statutory and Other Offices Remuneration Act 1975—Determination under section 14—Report
and Determination: Commissioner, NSW Crime Commission (Gazette 40, 13/04/2012, p 934).
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DISPUTED CLAIM OF PRIVILEGE—WORKCOVER PROSECUTIONS
The Clerk announced receipt of the report of the Independent Legal Arbiter, Sir Laurence Street, dated 17
April 2012, on the disputed claim of privilege on papers relating to WorkCover Prosecutions. The Clerk
further announced that the report is available for inspection by members only.
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PETITIONS
Same-sex marriage legislation
Mr Green presented a petition from 39 citizens of New South Wales requesting that the House observe
and uphold the Commonwealth’s exclusive power to make laws with respect to marriage, recognise the
definition of marriage in the Marriage Act 1961 as “the union of a man and a woman to the exclusion of
all others, voluntarily entered into for life”, and defeat the Same-Sex Marriage Bill, Same-Sex Marriage
(Dissolution and Annulment) Bill and Same-Sex Marriage (Celebrant and Registration) Bill.
Petition received.
Special Religious Education Classes
Mr Green presented a petition from 147 citizens of New South Wales opposing the philosophical ethics
course currently on offer in public schools due to the inherent failure of the course to instruct children on
what is right and wrong, the inherent dangers of exposing children to suggestive instruction on moral
relativity and operation of the course in direct competition with approved Special Religious Education
Classes as specified under the Education Act 1900, a convention of longstanding education policy, and
requesting that the House support the Education Amendment (Ethics Classes Repeal) Bill 2011 and the
cancellation of the ethics course.
Petition received.
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NOTICES OF MOTIONS
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BUSINESS POSTPONED
Notice of motion no. 1 on the Notice Paper of business of the House postponed, on motion of Mr Khan,
until next sitting day.
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GENERAL PURPOSE STANDING COMMITTEE NO. 5—REFERENCE
The Chair (Mr Brown), according to paragraph 2 of the resolution of the House establishing the General
Purpose Standing Committees, informed the House that, on 23 April 2012, General Purpose Standing
Committee No. 5 resolved to adopt the following terms of reference:
That General Purpose Standing Committee No 5 inquire into and report on the management of public
land in New South Wales, including State Forests and National Park estate, and in particular:
1.
The conversion of Crown Land, State Forests and agricultural land into National Park estate or
other types of conservation areas, including the:
(a)
process of conversion and the assessment of potential operational, economic, social and
environmental impacts,
(b)
operational, economic, social and environmental impacts after conversion, and in particular,
impacts upon neighbours of public land and upon Local Government, and
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that the following cases be considered in relation to terms of reference 1 (a) and 1 (b):
(i)
River Red Gum State Forests in the Southern Riverina,
(ii)
Native Hardwood State Forests in Northern NSW,
(iii) Yanga Station in the Balranald Shire,
(iv) Toorale Station in Bourke Shire.
2.
The adherence to management practices on all public land, that are mandated for private property
holders, including fire, weed and pest management practices.
3.
Examination of models for the management of public land, including models that provide for
conservation outcomes which utilises the principles of “sustainable use”.
4.
Any other related matters.
ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS WITHOUT NOTICE
The President informed the House of the publication in today’s Hansard of answers to questions without
notice lodged with the Clerk since the last sitting of the House.
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BUSINESS POSTPONED
Orders of the day nos 1 to 7 on the Notice Paper of government business postponed, on motion of Mr
Gay, until a later hour of the sitting.
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NOXIOUS WEEDS AMENDMENT BILL 2012
On the order of the day being read, Mr Gay moved: That this bill be now read a second time.
Leave granted for the mover’s second reading speech to be incorporated in Hansard.
Debate ensued.
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According to sessional order, proceedings interrupted at 4.00 pm for Questions.
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QUESTIONS
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According to sessional order, debate on committee reports given precedence.
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GENERAL PURPOSE STANDING COMMITTEE NO. 3—TAKE NOTE OF REPORT
Order of the day read for resumption of the adjourned debate of the question on the motion of Mrs
Maclaren-Jones: That the House take note of Report No. 25 of General Purpose Standing Committee No.
3 entitled “Budget Estimates 2011-2012”, dated December 2011.
Debate resumed.
Question put and passed.
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BUSINESS POSTPONED
Order of the day no. 2 on the Notice Paper of committee reports postponed, on motion of Ms Voltz (on
behalf of Revd Mr Nile), until next sitting day.
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GENERAL PURPOSE STANDING COMMITTEE NO. 4—TAKE NOTE OF REPORT
Order of the day read for resumption of the adjourned debate of the question on the motion of Mr MasonCox: That the House take note of Report No. 25 of General Purpose Standing Committee No. 4 entitled
“Budget Estimates 2011-2012”, dated February 2012.
Debate resumed.
Question put and passed.
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GENERAL PURPOSE STANDING COMMITTEE NO. 5—TAKE NOTE OF REPORT
Order of the day read for resumption of the interrupted debate of the question on the motion of Mr
Brown: That the House take note of Report No. 34 of General Purpose Standing Committee No. 5 entitled
“Budget Estimates 2011-2012”, dated February 2012.
Debate resumed.
Motion made (Mr Colless) and question: That this debate be now adjourned until next sitting day—put
and passed.
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SELECT COMMITTEE ON THE KOORAGANG ISLAND ORICA CHEMICAL LEAK—TAKE
NOTE OF REPORT
Order of the day read for resumption of the adjourned debate of the question on the motion of Mr Brown:
That the House take note of Report No. 1 of the Select Committee on the Kooragang Island Orica
chemical leak entitled “Kooragang Island Orica chemical leak”, dated February 2012.
Debate resumed.
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According to sessional order, proceedings interrupted at 6.30 pm for adjournment.
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ADJOURNMENT
Mr Gay moved: That this House do now adjourn.
Debate ensued.
Question put and passed.
The House adjourned at 6.58 pm until Wednesday 2 May 2012 at 11.00 am.
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ATTENDANCE
All members present, except Ms Fazio and Revd Mr Nile.
David Blunt
Clerk of the Parliaments
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Authorised by the Parliament of New South Wales